Ephrata High School - Cloisterette Yearbook (Ephrata, PA)

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I I I x The Gymnasium next caught my eye. Inside I met Norma Constan- tine and Jo Lutz, who are the operators of Ephrata's exclusive gym for wo- men. After that, I found a shop featuring beautifully furnished rooms. The signs on the window said, J une Hummer, Interior Decorator. Farther down the street I saw a shop, Taylor the Tailor, and I realized that Dick Taylor was the proprietor. I met John Horst, a wealthy banker, on his way out. In Cooper's Coop, a cozy little tearoom managed by Miss Fern Cooper, I found Annabelle Buck and Mary Burkhart, who, I soon learned, are secre- taries to the city-manager. Klothes by Kathryn was the next point of interest. Inside this shop I found Katie Gehr busily engaged in the art of making a sale to Eleanor Ger- hard, the dazzling columnist for the Ephrata Ballyhoof' Shy Evelyn Hen- sel, the bookkeeper, smiled when I greeted her. Ruthe Burkhart was com- plaining about a gown she had purchased. She said it didn't please the pupils at her dancing school. Eddie Keller has taken over his father's business with Henry Kramer as chief mechanic and Richard Adams as bookkeeper. While I was at Kel- ler's, Clair Hurst brought in a grocery truck for repairs. He has established a bakery here with the financial aid of George Gehr. About four o'clock this afternoon the whole city turned out to welcome home its conquering hero, Milt Jacoby, who was so instrumental in the Cardin- als' winning the National League pennant and the World's Series. As fate would have it, I chanced to see Herb Fasnacht as he was going to the Ephrata Municipal Airport. He informed me that Marion Roussey is an air-line hostess on a large transcontinental plane. With Herb was Leo Snader, the great promoter of Diesel engines. As I walked past the elementary school, I decided to look around and learn who some of the teachers were. Lo and behold, there were Nannette Reddig and Irene Willwerth teaching future graduates of E. H. S. From them I learned that Stanley Stief has become principal of the city schools, and that Betty Baringer has become the supervisor of music. In addition, I learned that Jacob Fry is a professor of Latin at Cloister College. By and by I visited the large business establishments of Morrow and Sweigart, manufacturers of wooden toys. In the office I found Helen Miller, Helen Mohn, Kathleen Stover, Marion Rupp and Dorothy Reddig, all busy typing letters. Galen Sweigart's private secretary is Betty Overholser and Betty Jane Wolf is her assistant. Margaret Stoner is the charming recep- tionist. This evening I attended the first concert of the year, given by the Eph- rata Symphony Orchestra, Edward Hackeritsky conducting. Harry Henly is the violin soloist. It was a very inspiring program. After a day of meeting all my dear classmates once more, dear diary, can you possibly understand how happy I am? The Class of 1941 certainly has not lost its friendly spirit, l'm so glad to be one of them. Sleepy Suzy. -U 9 E-

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CLASS PROP:-IECY Ephrata, Pennsylvania ' october 20, 1951 Dear Diary, After spending exactly one day in my old home town, I discovered that everything has changed-the people, the habits, and even the mode of living. Ephrata has a city-manager now. You can't imagine who he is. Abe Leaman. Mentioning Abe reminds me that I have seen almost all of my 1941 classmates. This morning I had a little spare time so I drove to Clay to see Charlie Kreider and Howard Eckhart. Charlie is a Buick dealer in that thriving town. He is kept busy fixing the cars Howard smashes. Howard has taken over his father's lumber business. I asked him what Reed Doster is doing and he told me that Sonny', is an illustrator for Wild and Wooly Westerns, a magazine published by the firm of Edwards, Erb and Fahnestock, Inc. While I was talk- ing' with Howard, Lester Messner came in to order lumber for an addition to Messner's Emporium at Durlach. I learned that Harry Fry is the carpenter in charge of the new building, and that Eugene Lied, who lives in Mohnton, has the plumbing contract. Lloyd Behmer is a Notary Public and insurance agent, I saw his adver- tisement as I came through Lincoln. After returning to Ephrata, I went directly to the Lily Pad Tearoom, which is operated by Lillian Adams. Two of the waitresses in charge were Dot Lied and Anna Jane Zwally. On going out, I discovered the cashier to be Goldie Kupp, who is engaged to Charles Fellenbaum. Outside I met Bob Ream and Bob Beck. Ream is a captain in the Navy and Beck is a profes- sional fireman. Next I decided to search out a few of my other school pals. I found Helen Eberly at the Community Hospital, conversing with her sister-nurses, Beata Butzer and Vera Martin. Presently, Louise Bearinger, the head dieti- cian, and Walter Fabian, the head surgeon, came along with Jean Herr, who at present is the directress of Miss Herr's School for Girls. On leaving the hospital, I met Jean Buch, proudly escorted by her handsome fiance, Don Johnson. As I walked along Main Street, I noticed a modernistic building bearing the sign 'gBernard Shore, Art Photographer. As I passed, Betty Kochel, the glamorous model, entered the building. I learned later that Dot Donmoyer is also employed there and that Bette Donecker is Bernie's private secretary. The next thing which attracted my attention was a swanky place call- ed t'Louise's School of Beauty Culture, directed by Louise Mann, with Vena Enck, Mabel Minnich and Arlene Wenrich as assistants. The Sand Theatrei' came into View next. There I saw Kenn Sandoe approving the marquee, which advertised the appearance of Marvin B. QBurk- holderj Evans in Macbeth.,'

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3 Lillian N. Adams Lillian is a quiet, serious girl with a pleasing personality, golden hair and a sunny smile. She is sincere, stud- ious and certainly a grand friend to everyone. Lillian likes reading and sew- ing, and we're sure she'll succeed in any- thing she undertakes for she is one of the most ambitious members of the class. C. Richard Adams Dick has been one of the newsboys in our school for many years and is usually seen either on his bicycle, or selling pro- duce at the Green Dragon. One of the less violent members of the class never- theless, Dick can make himself heard, if necessary. A great sports enthusiast, he will make a name for himself in the busi- ness world, without a doubt. Betty Mae Baringer Betty has been with us for twelve years and has thrilled everyone with her lovely voice. She has been a studious pupil and has what you call an encyclo- pedic mind. She is jolly, and full of vim, vigor, and vitality. Bettyis chief delights are dramatics and good music. Surely her career as a music teacher will be a successful one. -D 10 E..