East Liverpool High School - Keramos Yearbook (East Liverpool, OH)

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KERAMOS 31 Mary Williams and Arthur Wells sat smiling among several old maids. Mary wore a ring of gold on her left hand accompanied by a large diamond-gifts of Arthur. Happiness certainy applied to these two. Although Arthur and Walter Ashbaugh occasionally fussed about who had the largest pottery and whose wife was the best. It was generally settled that Efiie suited Walter and Mary suited Arthur. The next picture was a slide. It showed a girl with a magnifying glass looking both on the high places and the low ones for-a man. In one corner of a shelf a man, a little larger than the rest, stood holding out his arms to her. Esther Wallover had not sent this picture herself. The largest man in the picture had evidenly sent it. Busy tongues whis- pered that it was Howard Smith. The following picture showed Eula Capehart busily engaged' in selling tickets and getting contributions for the Y. W. C. A. She has worked for so long for the Y. W, Mary Scott whispered. She certainly deserves something for it. George Zollinger sat during the whole performance in a vain endeavor to explain the pictures to his very young wife. He at last gave up in despair and watched and listened to what was going on about him. The last picture had been shown and Mr. Sant informed the audience that they would now adjourn to Mr. Tullis' restaurant, which was just next door. They all prepared to leave, and as they were about to enter the large restaurant they noticed two machines drive up in front. The Tin-Lizzy and the big Packard from Salinesville was filled with laughing people. Dunk Smith assisted two ladies to alight from the Ford, while John Irwin was lending his aid to Esther Harrison, who was now quite fleshy and needed assistance. Dorothy Stein stepped lightly upon the pavement and hurriedly rushed towards the group by the restaurant door. Every one was sorry they had not arrived sooner, but then-the Tin Lizzie had been suffering from a puncture. They all joyfully entered the restaurant and there they first met Bob Watson, as waiter. He served them well and gladly attended their needs. 4 At one table the old maids gathered together and discussed the ones who were present and who were not present and who had not even sent a reel. I wonder what ever became of Eva Wasbutzky, was asked. At once Lilly Apel furnished the answer: Oh, she married a college man and they moved away. I have never heard of her since. No one knows what became of her. She was so nice, too. I hope she got a good man? They say she married well, and indeed I've had oHers, too, but none of them suit me. Have you heard about Dorothy Larcombe and Albert Bergner? No. Well, dear me, sakes alive, I declare, I thought every one knew that. Well, you know she was a movie actress and Albert was a comedian. Quite recently they have been engaged by the same manager. They have made quite a hit, too. People say they have a fond- ness for each other from the way they play in their parts, and I reckon they're right, too. You remember Luther Parker? Well, I got a letter from him the other day. With a smile of satisfaction she drew forth a letter. I'll read it to you. You know he is a minister away out in Oklahoma. Here she read the letter and it sounded as though Luther really cared a little for Lily. As she finished, she closed the letter care- fully and replaced it in her pocket, and then continued, I always did like ministers. Yes, indeed, I've had my offersff

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30 KERAMOS man was. The newspapers were full of Buch, and as he finally won the victory over Thomas, the big house rang with applause. ' The third picture was rather amusing. A quiet little lady was trying in vain to make a dress fit a twisting young lady. One instant the lady decided she needed a little powder, the next she must use a little rouge to cover that little pale spot, until at last, quite discouraged the poor dressmaker stood back and waited. The young lady, not embarrassed nor retarded in the least, stooped down to pet a Huffy dog which lay on a pillow at her feet. The dressmaker looked on with disapproving eyes and certainly looked very shocked when the lady took a small box of candy from her bag, and opening it, thrust a piece of chocolate candy into the dog's mouth. Then she stood back and laughed lightly as the dog begged for more. Then Lady Ankrim turned to again have her dress fit. And if it didn't fit it was Miss McPhail's fault, of course. During the intermission Etta Mackall and Margaret Van Fossen sat talking together. Etta lives in Milwaukee now, and Peg lives in East Liverpool. Etta was saying, Yes, I am sorry he couldn't come, too. But he is so busy now. You know when doctors are busy they just have to give up to them. He has quite a large practice now. He makes from five to ten calls every day. You know I met him in Hookstown six years ago. It was a case of love at first sight with both of us. Here she gave a detailed account of the love affair which Peg did not have to look at when it was next flashed upon the screen. As Etta's eyes beheld her darling husband she bubbled forth: There he is, the dear, good thing. Isn't he handsome '? And Margaret humbly answered: Yes, very. The picture following had these headlines: The Red-Haired Child- ren. The picture disclosed three children sitting side by side upon the steps of a large, beautiful house. The children resemble their mother in all but one particular and the headlines had said they had red hair. Her's was dark. They were smiling as she always had. Suddenly two heads appeared from a window. Whose heads were they? Why Helen's and Carty's, of course. Elbert Oyster was talking confidentially to George Boice. Elbert's conversation ran thus: Honest, Boicey, she spent every cent I had in a month. But I should grieve! The one comfort I have is that I didn't ask her to marry me when it first popped into my head. You're a lucky man, Boicy! That's some meat market of yours! Boicey, all enthused over his new purchase and ready to talk of it, said: You're right, Oyster. Greatest thing ever. You know, I have made up my mind to move now since it is making a go. You know, Merle never did like the house we are living in now. It's a shame Lavinia spent your money and then walked coolly off with Santy. He can support her, though, I suppose. The next picture was rather puzzling. It showed a man sleeping quietly beneath a tree while a young lady continually annoyed him with a feather. The picture was not taken from life but was merely drawn. The faces of the audience became clearer, however, as there appeared a name written across the screen in bold letters, which spelled Forster. No one had to ask who Forster was. Everyone remembered the Keramos which was for one splendid year issued under the excellent management of Charley Forster. Now he was the editor of the largest paper in the United States, and although he was unable to attend the meeting, the letter which he sent was read by Mr. Sant, accompanied by the applause and hilarious shouts of the audience. He had truly reached and clung firmly to success.

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32 KERAMOS As she concluded, a tall, elegantly dressed woman, accompanied by a very good looking man, entered the restaurant. Well, Eva Wasbutzkyf' exclaimed Mrs. Sant, as she ran with outstretched hands to meet her. Who would ever have thought that you would come clear from New York? Every one looked Eva over, and as she passed their approval her husband found a chair for her and two more were added to join in the gaiety. A messenger boy rushed in. A telegram for Mr. Sant. Mr. Sant rg-:ad thle telegram amid the anxious glances of the others and then read 1 a ou : . Train wrecked. Eight of us unable to come. Sorry. Omar's special train cannot get us there until too late. Mary Frazier, Mary Matthews, Grace Gamble, Harold Coles, Ruth Chambelain, Ruth Brookes. MRS. HELEN HILBERT RYAN. Well, now isn't that too bad! ejaculated Olive Howell. He's a millionaire now. Did you know that Lily '? I'll say so, replied Lily, a little offended. At another table sat some married women and men. Did you know that Clara Shurte was ill and unable to come ? said Lavinia. Poor girl she works so hard over there at the courthouse. They say she is a very good stenographer, though. At which Frank Sant, not wishing to be outdone by his wife, said: Yes, and what about Sara Huffman? Someone said she had been teach- ing school in Calcutta for years. I haven't seen her for ten years. I guess it is about time she gets pensioned. She used to be quite interested in a man who was in the navy. Oh, Julius Erlanger ventured a reply. She has started a child- ren's home over in Hookstown. She is getting along nicely, though some say she is heart-broken over some love affair she had when younger. Amelia Vorndran won the man from her, I guess, and she is living very happy over in Boston. Do look at Alfred Tate and Mary Scott. I wonder if he will ever marry her. Sometimes I think he will marry Izetta Dorsey and really I wouldn't be surprised if he did. One of the fellows in my store said he bought enough silk socks at a time to last him a year. Have any of you met Bob Whitlaches' wife yet. She's awfully good-looking isn't she? At which Julius' wife immediately turned around to see who the good looker was. He resumed his conversation as soon as every one had agreed that Bob's wife certainly was a peach, a dream, beautiful, etc. Hazel spires is a missionary, some one told me the other day and Louise Sanfenberger teaches German in Chicago. There is cer-- tainly a bunch of school teachers here: Lillian Farley, Esther Davis, Clara Schneidmiller, and who would ever have thought that Helen Judge could have settled down enough to become a school teacher? Charley Edgar would have been so much better off if he hadn't tried to mix in politics. Jake Judy and Arthur Dimit opened a garage last week down on Third street. I sent my car down there to have it repaired. They have both grown a little since 1916? At which remark everyone laughed. At another table sat Henetta Bloor, Leah Jolley, Hilda Neiser and Helen Laughlin, who had all married men out of town and sat there with their husbands looking and commenting upon the hoops which Mary Wil- liams Wells wore. With such remarks the dinner progressed and everyone went to the