Evening High School - Owl Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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CLASS OF 1935 OO 0 While chatting with Hannah, I recognize Hans Weiser as he is re- turning from his day's labor. He tells me he is the chief mechanical engi- neer for the Textile Machine Works. I always was sure Hans would suceeed. From him I also learn that Hugo Junghenn is his assistant. As an addititional source of income they have gone into the meat-packing business, that of making sausages from evaporated sawdust, much to the disgust of the public. 1 He also told me of the sad case of Anthony Zaffiro and if you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them now. This is the way Anthony has it now. Forward the Light Brigade, Charge for the dishes, she says. And this is what Anthony says: Dishes to the right of me, Dishes to the left ot me, Dishes in front of me, Have to be washed. Upon learning of Anthony's fte I feel rather down hearted and decide I learned enough concerning my fellow class-mates for I am afraid I could not stand many more discoveries of this type. I again resume my homeward way when I come upon a wholesale 'pharmacy supply house. Helen Nicholson is the proprietor, being also the general manager, office force, saleslady, and delivery-clerk. It is now necessary that I hasten to my hotel and decide to do so but whom should I meet but Mildred Goeltz. She has quite a financial found- ation. It happens she lives over the Berks County Trust Company. Mill is chief bookkeeper for the U. O. Us Gas company. She says if the price of gas goes any higher a poor man w0n't be able to afford to commit suicide if he so desired. From her I also learn of more of my classmates. Marie Greth is keep- ing the home fires burning cheerily, even as she did while attending Even- ing High. Fred Ely is likewise continuing his pleasant cruise on the sea of matrimony upon which he embarked before joining our class. I hear he is a member of the Leesport Hose Co. No. 1, an able institution for darning socks. Exchanging our salutations I continue on my way to my hotel and she to her apartment. In order to be able to have dinner and pack my bag be- fore train time, for I am leaving tonight, I hailed a taxi. The driver pro- mised to drive me through the western section of Reading and still give me time to get ready. I acceded to his request, I find that Reading 'has cer- tainly grown. West Reading, Wyomissing, and West Lawn are now a part of Reading. The driver tells me the population is now well over 800,000 people. I was astounded to hear my home city had grown so large. Near- ing the end of my journey I spied a large white structure. I was informed that it was a hospital and that Wayne Reber was the doctor in charge. THE OWL

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CLASS OF 1935 ob g S Given the freedom of the buildings I stroll down one of the great cor- ridors and I see a lovely lady dressed in white with a broad smile upon her face. By her smile I recognize her as our ever-smiling Tillie Schnable. She is the nurse and dietitian of this great institution. We exchange greet- ings and later I continue my tour of inspection. Stepping before a door opening into a large auditorium I see George Zager standing before a class of music-loving students. He is demostrating the proper way to sing The Man on the Flying Trapeze to his students. George has become successful in obtaining his place among the faculty as Director of Music and Art. Among his students I recognize Martin Sencer who is studying so that eventually he may merge with Elmer Wolfe and in so doing give the public something spectacular in the line of music. Agnes Kramer is the head of the Commercial department. She is kept busy teaching the ins and outs of Bookkeeping, but she says her big- gest job is trying to take a trial balance of her husband, George Zager. She says it can't be done, but I know she has the ability to accomplish it. Coming to the chemistry laboratories I find Phyllis Richards doing a finejob as 'flaboratory technician. Phil is ably assisted by Jacob Zager, another gift from our class to the world of science. 'They have united their scientific minds to benefit the public and are now Working on an experiment of trying to graft milk-weed to an egg-plant and getting custards. Com- pleting my inspection of this wonderful institution, I go on my way, feeling satisfied in meeting so many of my classmates. A short distance down the street I find Russell Moyer standing before his general store. I decide to make a purchase so I enter. While inside an elderly lady enters and inquires where they sell Corsets. Straight back, replies Russell, to which the lady says quite forcibly, No, straight frontf' From Russell I learn that I can find Leonard Souders in his office on Walnut Street. I go there. Doctor Souders has a card in his window which reads. See me before you are older, or you won't see at all. But the lovely woman in Len's office has me dumb struck. Can it be his Wife? I find it is none other than Mary Leininger. Molly is his nurse and does she draw the trade. True to form Mary, who is Mrs. Al. Lord in ,private life, is the same quiet and dignified personality. From Leonard I also learn that Edna Troutman is the head office girl at Freihoferls Bakery. Well, she always wanted to be in the dough so here's hoping she can stay there. The day is drawing to a close and I turn my footsteps homeward. But it isn't long before I meet Hannah Stewart out buying the victuals for her family's supper. Hannah has chosen matrimony as her lifes work. During the course of our conversation nothing amazes me more than that John Stofko has entered the ministry. His golden rule to parishoners is not to do as he does but as he tells them. He says his prayers once a year-on New Yearls day. The rest of the year he says ditto. SVI llvl III-IE GWWL

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O ' ' CLASS OF 1935 KS 0 - 0 I Was I dumfounded, weakly I told the driver to stop as I should like to go inside. Going to the desk I made known my identity and then asked for Wayne. They led me to his private office where I found him collecting notes for a scientific book he is going to write. During the course of our conversation, I learned that Frances Decbant has established a correspondence school. She gives suggestions and advice to the love-lorn. I remember quite well how many budding romances were salvaged by her instructions to those who found themselves involved. Her course is in ten parts with a written guarantee of money refunded if it is not successful. After this hectic day I determined that never again would I look up my classmates but would stay on my job-that of construction engineer of my own company. And now, ladies and gentlemen. this prophecy is concluded. I trust that you received it in the same spirit as it was given. Even though some of the members have become serious, and others have become more foolish, I can truthfully say that deep down in my heart, every member of this class will carry a loyalty and sincere love for Reading Evening High School. Walter B. Ruth, '35 June FAREWELL MATES Forget not your teachers And classmates who have helped you on the Road to success. Ever abide by the advice of your elders Who are striving to help you. Ever remember your motto true, Living is to learn and Learning is to live. Make Knowledge your Power And you will succeed in the climb To the top. Every step may be a struggle, but then SUCCESS is at the top. -Stella D, Grenko, '35 June 66 THE OWL