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'T. v :Wlt - , 'L:a;3 «r .-...± «A U • 3 - “ . ® T. , 'Jb2 ft v Hjr V ;i l£ • rf-Vt l 3S ;■ ia - ..v', T-., % «5sS SB :-; £j: n « « g ■a - .- 7jQ V f -te v;, - ftw : 3 ► THE IONIAN « 19 34 j THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Class Poem With the intricate scheme of life arrayed before us, Our thoughts, now almost one, are quickly merging, We are still — and hearken to a chorus; Which, to our hearts, sends tranquil memories surging. No longer shall tee vie with one another, On gridiron — diamond — court or in debate. We never shall degrade our Alma Mater, Nor please the fickle vanities of Fate. Ambitions will soar forth upon the morrow, And joyously we take the reins of Time, Sweet memories will shield our myriad sorrows, But, God shall guide our pathways — yours and mine. — Lansing A. Wanamaker 3 i ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Front Row: Thane Benedict, Jr., Maxine Wilson, Dorothy Nichol. Mason Maynard. Back Row: Mr. Smith, Howard Lawrence, Jr., John Leland, Charles Barkdull. Annual Staff THE annual staff of this year faced greater difficulties in producing an annual than had ever been experienced before. Many reasons contributed to this. First, the unpaid balance of last year's annual had to be paid, then prices rose due to the NRA, and lastly, students had less money to support such a publication. Yes, right from the first it looked like a mountainous job — and it was. However, we are very pleased to present this book to you. We feel it to be the best that our efforts can produce. If it serves to tie up your memories in later years with the activities you enjoyed during your life in Ionia High School, then we shall feel more than amply repaid for our efforts. Editor-in-Chiej.............................................Thane Benedict, Jr. Assistant Editor.....................................................Maxine Wilson Literary Editor.........................................Dorothy Nichol Business Manager and Athletic Editor...............Charles Barkdull Assistant Business Manager.................................Howard Lawrence, Jr. Organizations Editor....................................Mason Maynard Art Editor.............................................................John Leland Faculty Sponsor................................................Mr. Smith Faculty Critics...............Miss Merrifield, Miss Burke, Miss Franseth — Thane Benedict, Jr. ► 4 t THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 j Top Row: Glenn L. Pierce, President: Mrs. Jessie Smith-Faudc, Secretary; Allen B. Locke. Treasurer. Bottom Row: Dr. F. M. Marsh, Leon Lockwood, Lawrence Lemmen and Dr. C. G. Winchell, Trustees. Board of Education Glenn Pierce............................ Mrs. Jessie Smith-Faude................. Allen B. Locke.......................... Lawrence Lemmen......................... Dr. F. M. Marsh......................... Dr. C. G. Winchell.................... Leon Lockwood........................... .President ..Secretary T reasurer ....Trustee ....Trustee ....Trustee ....Trustee Si ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 « 7’o Row: A. A. Rather, A. B., M. A., Superintendent; Lloyd T. Smith, A. H . M.A., Principal; Evelyn E. Burke. A. B.. French and English; Thelma J. Hunt, A. B., Latin and History; Therman G. Harris, A. B.. English, History, and Speech; Donald D. Haller, B. S.. Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry. Second Row: Bruce Siders, A. B.. Social Sciences; Katherine Merrificld, B. S., Clothing; Clarence E. Prentice, B. S., Agriculture, Advanced Geography, and Biology; Velma Shoen. Typing; C. Roy Carpenter, B. S., Industrial Arts; Marion D. Jibson, B. S., Bookkeeping and Stenography. Bottom Row: Jennie H. Franseth, A. B., English: Marion Tanner-Bigger. A. B.. Music and Art: William C. Denton. A. B., M. A.. Director of Instrumental Music; James J. Albaugh, A. B., Director of Boys’ Athletics; Bessie Nickolai, Office Secretary; Gertrude Welker, Child Accountant. Administrative Staff A. A. Rather......... L. T. Smith.......... Lucile Higgins....... Lucy Cull............ Wilhelmina Hodgkins ..........Superintendent Principal Senior H. S. Principal Junior H. S. .....Principal Jefferson .....Principal Emerson 6 CLASSES ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Motto — “The past is gone forever, the future still our own. Flozuer — Sweet Pea and Wild Fern. Colors — Maroon and Silver. Howard Lawrence, Jr., Vice-President Tennis 2, 4; Annual; Senior Play; News Staff; Melpothalians 4; Class Prophecy; Sophomore Secretary; Tumor Treasurer; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; German Band 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 2; Debating 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Forensic Club 2, 3; Extempore Speaking 2, 3 Thane Benedict. Jr., Treasurer Football 4; Golf 4; Tennis 4; Annual; Senior Play; Junior President; Saluta-torian; News Staff; Melpothalians 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 2, 3, 4; Oratory 3, 4; Declamatory 1, 2; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Forensic Club 2, 3; String Quartet 3, 4 Lansing A. Wanamaker Poet Novelty Club 4 Ray V. Ai.len Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4 Charles Barkdull Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4 ; Track 4 ; Annual; Senior Play; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Oratory 3 ; Declamatory 2 ; Boys’ Glee Club 3 Mason S. Maynard. President Annual; Senior Play; Junior Vice-President; News Staff; Melpothalians 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Orchestra 2. 3, 4 Maxine Wilson, Secretary Tennis 1, 2, 3; Annual; Senior Play; Historian; G. A. A. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3 Dorothy Nichol. Valedictorian Annual; Senior Play Committee; News StaflT; Melpothalians 4; G. A. A. 3; Debating 3; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Forensic Club 3 Velnie DeArmond, Class Will G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Melpothalians 4 % Virginia E. Allen Melpothalians 2, 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3 ► 8 « « 19 3 4 j t THE I O N IAN Virginia E. Benedict Melpothalians 4; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3 Maxine E. Bliss Melpothalians 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3 Dan Bowerman Ag Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta Donald I. Chance Tennis 3, 4; Senior Play; Melpothalians 3; Boys’ Glee Club 3 Mable I. Clements G. A. A. 2, 3 Margaret Connor Melpothalians 4; Band 4; Orchestra 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Oratory 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Secretary ; Class Song; Operetta Helen Beck Tennis 3; News Staff; G-A. A. 2, 3, 4 Auten Bernier Band 4 ; Orchestra 4 Nella Bloom Tennis 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Betty Buck G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3 Robert Charles Senior Play Committee Alden A. Comer ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 4 Gilbert L. Deline Baseball 3; Ag Club 3; Novelty Club 3 Pauline Edlin Sophomore Treasurer; I,e Cercle Francais 2, 3; G. A. A. 3 Milo Grove Football 2; Track 3 Helen Margery Haight Senior Play; Melpothalians 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta; Athletic Association Treasurer 3, 4 Wilbert Hansing Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Novelty Club 2, 3, 4 Ruth G. Hurd Melpothalians 2, 3; Le Cercle Francais 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta Dorothy Irene Decker G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 4 Kenneth E. Dunn Genevieve Foreman William Haberstumpf, jr. Novelty Club 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Baseball Manager 4; Track Manager 4 Eileen Hall G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Leonard Heth Track 1, 2; Ag Club 2, 3, 4; Novelty Club 4; Boys' Glee Club 3 ► io ► THE I O NIAN « 19 3 4 4 Winifred Kennedy Le Ccrcle Francais 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Charles H. Langf. Football 1, 2; Baseball 2; Boys Glee Club 1, 2 John Lewis Leland Annual; Senior Play; Mel-pothalians 3, 4; Novelty Chib 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 Wii.lard McDonald Ag Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Leslie H. McMellen Football 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Ajj Club 2, 3, 4 Marie Kohn News Staff; G. A. A. Zenas B. LaDue Senior Play Committee; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 F. Eileen Latimer News Staff; Melpothalians 3, 4; Declamatory; Forensic Club 2, 3; Senior Play Committee Louis F. Lemke Baseball 3 Sarah L. McGannon Senior Play Committee; Melpothalians 4 ; Le Cercle Francais 3; G. A. A. 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta Maxine L. McVeigh Le Cercle Francais 3; G. A. A. 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Operetta I I i Dorothy Martin G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 4 Martleen V. Martin Girls Glee Club Edward H. Montgomery Melpothalians 2, 3; Ag Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Le Cercle Francais 3; Operetta Virginia Nelson Lyle North Football 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3 ; Track 2, 3 ; Ag Club 2 ; Football Manager 3 Esther Panney Senior Play Committee Esther Peterson G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4 Margarettf. Martin Girls Glee Club Margaret Mitchell I.e Cercle Francais 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Dale Moore Arthur Neustifter Margaret Northrup G. A. A. 2, 3 Voris Patrick Ag Club 2, 3, 4; Manual Arts Club 3 ► 12 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 « Ray B. Porter Ida Geraldine Reath Melpothalians, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 4 Alexander Robertson Football 2; Track 3 F. Duane Robinson Tennis 3; Rand 2; Orchestra 1,2; Roys' Glee Club 3 Beatrice L. Ross Girls’ Glee Club 2 Karl Peterson Ag Club 2, 3 Maxine Ardis Randall G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Florence Rich Melpothalians 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 2 Alice Robertson Lois E. Robinson Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Laurence Russell Track 3; Senior Play; Orchestra 2; Novelty Club 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Manual Arts Club 3 I3 Marion Schild G. A. A. 2 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Raymond Schwyn Woodrow Simmons Katherine L. Smith Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A A.; Girls’ Glee Club 2 Wellan Stanton Ag Club 1, 2, 3 Naomi Lee Stout Melpothalians 2, 3; G. A. 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3 Richard W. Thatcher Football 3; Basketball 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Golf 2. 3 Golf Manager 4; Track-Manager 4 Bertha Schlosser Orchestra 1 ; G. A. A. 3, 4 Geraldine Seely Senior Play; Melpothalians 2; G. A. A. 2; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Dale Smith Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Velma E. Smith G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ (ilee Club 2, 3 Charles Stitt Le Cercle Francais 2, 3 Helena A. Tafel ► 14 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Frances M. Townsend Curtis H. Underwood Class Song Christel Louise Vogt G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Frances Wilson Senior Play ; Le Cercle Francais 3; G. A. A. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Song; Operetta Frederick Lewis Young Golf, 3, 4 ; Tennis 3 ; Dance Orchestra 3, 4: Novelty Club 4 Lorf.n Tingley Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Orchestra 3; Manual Arts Club 3 Gladys M. Trueblood G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2 Yvonne Van Camp G. A. A. 2; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3 Donald Wickerink Tennis 3 Louise Maxine Wright Melpothalians 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4 I5 Wayne H. Zander Novelty Club 3 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 ► 16 THE I O NIAN « « 19 34 Class Roll June Anderson Russell Anderson Hermene Arnold Mary Badder Harriet Baker Leroy Bennett Bayne Bernier Ronald Bliss Nila Bluemly Floyd Brand Harley Bricker Stuart Brock Edward Brown Lucille Brown Gara Caine Helen Callow Charles Campbell William Carbaugh Harold Clark Jean Curtis Dorothy Darling Marie Dickout Wayne Dreger Robert Dunnett Donna Dyke Louise Eckert Junior Dorothy Edlin Robert Ellis Virginia Flanders Charles Foreman Dan Fuller Eva Gaut Jack Gierman Pauline Gladding Sam Glossi Carl Groening Rozella Hallett Beatrice Haney Marguerite Harding Carl Harris Kathryn Hawley Agnes Haynes Rolland Heim Carl Higgins Merian Holliday Lenore Hoople Russell Hoople Ruth Howard Jane Hoy Louise Hoy Celestine Imus Charles Jennings Bessie Jimos Alberta Johnson Leslie Johnson Violet Lewis Ford Loucks Roxie Luz Elton McClow Dixie McElroy Hilda Macholl Arthur Mann Frances Marker Helen Marsh Star Miles Roger Monger Evelyn Moore Esther Mundt Spencer Nielsen Sydney Noble Frances Ostrander Donna Patrick Ashley Phelps Pauline Pulsipher Armando Quaglio Jane Ann Rather Wilson Rochester Bernice Sage Gwendolyn Schadler Leland Schmidt Hazel Scholten Arthur Selleck Vera Sessions Doris Sible Harold Signs Marceline Signs Frederick Simmons Roy Smith Vivian Snyder Dorcas Steele Margery Stewart Edith Stoddard Ruth Stoddard Charles Stout Helen Terkos Vernon Vogt Lillian Ward Helen Wheaton Donna Lee Whitesides William Wilder Phyllis Willaman Jane Wilson Olive Yeomans Junior Class History THE present Juniors who enrolled as Freshmen in September, 1931, now number one hundred three. In our Freshman year the class did not organize, but contented itself with the thought that it was the superior class in Junior High. When we moved to Senior High in 1932, our status was somewhat changed and we found ourselves at the foot of the list in importance. After attempting to exhibit our unusual savoir-faire,” we gave up the struggle with due respect to a few remarks in the Spotlight.” Although we did not organize as an active class, we stored our surplus energy for the coming year. In 1933 we reached our Junior year and organized into a number one” class with Wayne Dreger, president; Jane Wilson, vice-president; Donna Dyke, secretary, and Jean Curtis, treasurer. Our meeting to elect officers was well attended and great enthusiasm was shown by the members of the class. We participated in the usual Junior duty of sponsoring all-school parties, climaxed by the important social event of the season, the Junior-Senior Prom, with all committees cooperating and working diligently to make it a huge success. We are looking forward to the opportunity to carry our present enthusiasm and spirit into our Senior year. — Donna Dyke I7 THE IONIAN « 19 34 4 Sophomore Class Roll Eileen Adams Frederick French Meredity Martin William Scheid Robert Allen Robert French Maxine Mason Velma Schipper William Allen Dan Fuller Rayburn Mason Helen Schlernitzauer Beverly Benedict Ruth Gallagher Maxine Mathews Madeline Schmidt Barbara Bennett Esther Galloway Howard Maxwell Beryl Setchfield Elmira Blow Irma Garrett Peter Michalezuk Winston Setchfield Wesley Blow Genevieve Gates Charlotte Miller Winthrop Setchfield Eugenia Boltz Lola Gee Maxine Mitchell Lucille Shattuck I.orrene Bowers Pauline Gierman Donald Munn John Sherwood El wood Brake Arlene Gladding Dorothy Nelson Jack Shoemaker Gerald Burns Alfred Gonnella Shirley Nelson Richard Shook Donald Campbell Edmund Grams James Nimz Vernon Smith Pauline Chambers Anna Hahn Mary Northrup Marjorie Sniff Pearl Chapman Gaylord Hausserman Inez Otto Viola Stanton Rhoda Chapman Vinnie Hoppough Gertrude Pearce Marjorie Stanke Frederick Clark Alfred Horrocks Robert Perry Dorothy Stevens William Coates Merle Hoy Wilson Perry Gerald Storey Dorothy Cobb Dorothy Humphrey Louise Petersen Lyndell Terry Merle Comer Vera Jackson Louise Petrie lames Thatcher Richard Craft Willis Jepson Earl Platt Mildred Thornton Noble Culy Walter Kirchen Bert Richardson Jane Wagner Betty Danner Douglas LaDue Ernest Ries Louis Wagner Katherine Dolphin Leo Lake Glenn Ries Frances Wakefield Paul Dregc-r Patricia Lampkin Maxine Ries Kenneth Ward Richard Dumond Margaret Lawrence Kenneth Ritenburg William Webster Isabelle Dunnett Albert Lemke Ralph Robinson Mary Jo Weisgerber Helen Eddy Lawrence Lemmen Roger Robinson Meta Wendland Dale Edlin Elizabeth List Clifford Roche John Whorley Ray Elliot Leon Lockwood Harry Ronan Alice Williams Donald Faulkner John Lombard Kenneth Rowley Mallory Wyman Dorothy Fehrlen Gordon McGee Mary Rowley LaVerne Zander Frank Fisher Melvin Mann Ruth Rowley Virginia Zick Elizabeth Foreman Marvin Marshall Elaine Ruehs Marie Fox Lillian Martin Charles Rushford Sophomore Class History V HEN school opened in September, 1932, we found ourselves Freshmen and VV naturally the superiors of the Junior High students. The most important events of the year were the Freshman party at the Jefferson school in October and the school picnic at Crystal Lake, both of which were well attended by our class. In 1933, when we entered the Senior High as Sophomores, we were quaking with fright, for fear of ridicule and scorn. However, we soon settled down and organized our class. The following students were elected class officers: Leon Lockwood, Jr., president; Elizabeth List, vice-president; Dorothy Fehrlen, secretary, and Marie Fox, treasurer. Our class sponsors, Miss Shoen and Mr. Prentice, aided us in our endeavor to surpass the Sophomores of former years. Although our activities have been limited, we are looking forward to our Junior year with high hope of keeping up the vim, pep, and vigor” shown by the present Junior class. — Dorothy Fehrlen 94 N O Senior Slipstream Trade Name Spark Plug Exhaust Mileage Chassis Ray Allen Boppo” That's right! Druggist Plenty of pluck Virginia Allen Ginnie My fran'! Interior decorator Sun tan complexion in season” Charles Barkdull •Chuck” Let s dance! You guess Emphasizing “form” in all things Helen Beck •Becky” Oh, nuts! Perfect stenographer Business ability Thane Benedict, Jr. Bobber” Tha's right! Foreign diplomatic corps Fluent line Virginia E. Benedict « • f Gin Per usual! Buyer Easy-go-lucky manner Auten Bernier Autie” Is that sp? Lawyer Waving shock of hair Maxine E. Bliss Mac” Oh, you mess! Hotel hostess Wholesome, sincere manner Nella Bloom Bobby” Oh me! Tap dancing and illustrating Twinkling toes Dan Bowerman Danny” Hi-Jack! Bartender Flattering some divine” dancer Betty Buck I don't know! Worry has killed many a girl Ever-ready comeback Donald Chance Harpo” Aw, nuts! Electrical engineer Blonde eyebrows Robert Charles Bob” What the? A seeker Salesmanship Mable I. Clements Bubbles” What do you think? Office work Chipper little trot Alden A. Comer Aldie Am I crowding you? Military commander Stick-to-it-ive-ness Margaret Connor Marge” Hey, you! Champion marathon dancei Small, sweet and silent Velnie DeArmond Bonnie I’ll fix you! Teacher Funny little frown Dorothy Irene Decker Dot” Oh dear! Dancing instructor Little feet Gilbert Deline Gill” Whoa, Alvae! Film promoter Large, soulful eyes Kenneth Dunn Kenny” Oh phooey! Building skyscrapers Silent, analyzing character Pauline Edlin Paul” Oh dear! Physical Education teachei Blushing nature Genevieve Foreman Red” Yea! Dressmaker Frankness Milo Grove Miler” Auf Wiedersehen Teaching elephants to skate Keeping to himself William Haberstumpf, Jr. Haber” What the heck! Hard work Ability to fall down Helen Margery Haight Hate” Oh, nuts! Photographer in India Long finger nails Eileen Hall Winnie” Oh, I say now! Acrobatic dancer Wiry and active Wilbert Hansing Bill” Be seeing you! Musician Mellow voice Leonard Heth Mile a minute” Now 1 11 tell one! Truant officer Wit and satire Ruth Hurd Ruthie” Peanuts! Cosmetician Confiding nature Winifred Kenedy Winnie” What’s it to you! Running a gas station Friendliness Marie Kohn Kohnie” I don't know! Home Economics Blond ness Senior SI Trade Name Spark Plug Exhaust Zenas LaDue Duey” Mug Charles H. Lange Butch” Hi — sweetheart! Eileen Latimer ' Reene' ’ Was that nice? Howard Lawrence, Jr. Cy” Pious idea! John Leland Johnnie Aw C’mon! Louis Lemke Lardy” Oh gee whiz! Willard McDonald Willie” Aw nuts! Sara L. McGannon Sari How you talk! Leslie McMellen Mac” O Kay kid! Maxine L. McVeigh Mac Well for gosh sakes! Dorothy Martin Dort” Oh yeah! Margarette Martin Peppy” Yes, hut really! Martleen V. Martin Mart” For pity sakes! Mason S. Maynard Mayn” So what? Margaret Mitchell Maggie Did we ever! Edward Montgomery Doc Oh Kid Klutz! Dale Moore Let's go hunting! Virginia Nelson Jinny” I'll sue you! Arthur Neustifter Bully” Hang it! Dorothy Nichol Dort” You big sti-ff! Lyle North Squirt” (says little) Margaret Northrup Margie” Nerts! Esther Panney Est” 1 think so, too! Voris Patrick Pat” Who cares! Esther Peterson Pete” Oh you do, do you? Karl Peterson Pete” I guess so! Ray B. Porter Benny Sez you! Maxine Ardis Randall Mac” Woe is me! Ida Geraldine Reath Idagiraffe” C’mon, let’s get goin’! Florence Rich Flossie” It’s just like this! Alexander Robertson Alex” Nutz to you! ipstream Mileage Electrician School teacher Librarian Maybe M.D. Radio engineer Machinist Aeroplane stunt man Artist Dairy farming Model in Paris Typist A teacher Teaching Medicine at U. of M. Nurse in the next war Undertaker Baker Lion tamer Clerk Finding out just why Finger print expert Home Economics Artist Scientific farming Early elementary teachei Pleasure seeker Milking cows Can't ever tell Teaching and aviation Commercial teaching Traveling salesman Chassis Electrical ability Browning the girls Rare conscience Bluffing Length and lank Towering frame Winning smile Peppy arm-swing Pitching anything Immaculate Four feet of personality Sisterly love Love for sister Systematic methods Sympathy An old faithful Blinking Nice hands Big hands Expressive gestures Slow, drawl speech Getting a big kick out of life Complexion Sense of humor Hard worker Cool, and always composed A most shy boy Cheerful and unconcerned Studious and constant Quiet efficiency Even temper a 5? O UJ Senior Slipstream Trade Name Spark Plug Exhaust Mileage Chassis Alice Robertson Allie” My gory! A model housewife Just an old fashioned girl F Daune Robinson Duey” Yea man! Model T” Ford mechanic Loves to T's Lois E. Robinson Peggy Jane 1 wouldn't do that if I were you Old maid Advising Beatrice Ross Bea” For crying out loud! Nurse in old people's home Silence Laurence Russell Russ” What do you think! Aeronautical engineering Reserved Marion Schild Shorty” What do you think! Business college Good nature Bertha Schlosser Kid” Horsefeat hers! General business woman A good unaffected kid Raymond Schwyn Ray” Oh well! Science teacher Bashful Geraldine Seely • t 9 Gerry Why me? Care of children Hearty voice Woodrow Simmons Woodie” Yeah! Accountant Woman hater Dale Smith Smitty” What to do about it! Accountant Mustache Katherine Smith Kate” Oh hum! Successful business woman Genuine girl Velma E. Smith Vinnie” Oh dear! Cosmetician Looking pleasant Wei Ian Stanton Luellan” Er something! Selling hamburgs Committeeman Charles Stitt Buster” Now listen! Dramatics Square shouldered Naomi Lee Stout Nome” Look who's here! Beauty operator Hair waving faculty Helena A. Tafel Taffy Forevermore! Office work A calm unaffected nature Richard W. Thatcher Dick” Alwuz belittin! Forestry Smart dressing Loren Tingley Tingle” What do you know? Transport pilot Nonchalance Frances M. Townsend Fran Oh, 1 s 'pose so! Interior decorator Femininity Gladys Marie Trueblood Babe” I have nothing to say! Beautician Ever-ready smile Curtis H. Underwood Curt” Peel me a grape! Traveling salesman Getting along Yvonne Van Camp Vonnie” Scubader, nuts! Working for parents Placid outlook Christel Louise Vogt Chris” I don’t know! Be the perfect housewife Outrunning the mails” Lansing Albert Wanamaker Chico” As it were! P r )f essi on a 1 linguist Individuality Donald Wickerink Don” That's right! Old age Looking over the world Frances Wilson Fran Oh, really! Teach French Stately and stylish Maxine Wilson Mac” You arc a dilly! International Tennis star Businesslike walk Louise Maxine Wright Squcesey Oh, you nasty man! Private secretary Unquenchable gaiety Frederick Louis Young Freddie Yeah? — I said yeah! ? ? ? Irresponsible Wayne H. Zander Slug” Oh, nutz! Soil tiller Just his own self ► THE IONIAN Social Calendar SEPTEMBER 19 3 4 11 — Again the patter of little (?) feet in the venerable I. H. S. 12 — From 8:00 to 12:00; 1:00 to 4:00 we must toil. 13 — Football practice — the boys all fresh and ready to plug — conscious of the admiring girls on the bleachers. 25 — First edition of the Spotlight — it takes strength to bear up under those cuts.” 29 — St. Johns plays here. OCTOBER 6— Night game at Lowell. Defeat and drenching rain cannot daunt those Invincible Ionians. 13 — First team goes to Jackson — what food those boys consumed after that terrific battle! 19 — Report cards — some sad, sad stories. 26 — Girls’ party at Emerson. Boys’ party at Jefferson. The boys find the girls irresistible and appear for the Grand Finale. NOVEMBER 10 — Pep meeting. Sissy Football” staged by the girls. Those scornful boys! 11—Game at Greenville. All school party. 24 — Pre-turkey dance. DECEMBER 8 — Opening basketball game. Lake Odessa here. 10 — Scarlet fever on the rampage. 16 — Seniors sponsor all school party. Seventh grade present en masse. The early birds get the floor. 28 — Senior Alumni Party socially and financially a success. JANUARY 19 — First Conference Game with Greenville at the Armory. 19 — Mr. Smith can wield a wicked dust cloth. 25— The most fascinating thing about school. Exams. 26— A most breath-taking oriental atmosphere — the orchestra in coolie coats — a Junior party. 29 — New semester. Rise, ye downtrodden, and show them that you have the push. FEBRUARY 1 — Chemistry and Agriculture classes to Michigan State. A dull day in the Ionia High School. 2 — Dr. Charles E. Barker casts a spell over all. A speech that will go down in the history of many a life. 9 — G. A. A. Valentine Party — the girls reveal their hearts. 25 — Index numbers! Bear up under the strain, Seniors — it is strictly a private affair. ► 24 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Social Calendar MARCH 2 — Gum-chewing girls and cud-chewing cows.” Mr. Smith, we’re very offended. 9— Pirates — pirates everywhere but where are the he’s”? Pirate Party and a short age of boys. What a disgusting situation! 12 — Our hopes collapse! No auditorium — no gymnasium — no showers — and no class rooms. The CWA rejects our plans for a new building. 18 — Glee Club Concert at Presbyterian Church. 19 — Local Speech Contest. We hail some very glib tongues. 23 — Sociology classes visit State Hospital. High school’s not so bad, eh? 25 —March up and show Dr. Kitson your tonsils, boys and girls. Open it big and say a-a-h. T-h-a-t-s it! Scarlet fever still prevails. APRIL 18 — Miss Hutzel speaks — has a conference with the boys and with the girls, the result of which is 19 — Posted a petition that the girls stand half of the expense of every date — and have the corresponding privileges. MAY 11 — Minstrel Show and Cabaret. One swanky affair. 18 — School party — no more for the poor Senior. 28 — Annual goes to the printers. Staff and critics about wild. Everything all over everywhere and ten minutes to go. JUNE 1 — Senior Play — Adam and Eva — the modern version. 2 — Girls’ Conference. 8 — Junior-Senior Prom. Once again the Jays hop. 17 — Baccalaureate. Full house. 19 — Senior Reception — on the Green. 20 — Senior Party — Most Beautiful — ? Most Popular — ? Most 21 — Class Day. Quaking knees. 21 — School Picnic. Lotsa food. 22 — Commencement. I. H. S. Alumni. — Dorothy Nichol 25 i ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 i Class Song (To the tune of Anchors Aweigh ) The four years we’ve been with you, Dear I. H. S. We’ve made our many friends Which will always be our best. The many happy days we’ve spent Are gone like tvithered flowers, We enjoyed them as they came And now just the memories are ours. Now that we are leaving you Our hearts are sad; We always have been loyal And truth has been our fad. Now we must seek our tasks, Bid you an adieu, Though we are parting We always will remember you. — Margaret Connor Frances Wilson Curtis Underwood ► 26 t THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 j President's Address Parents and Friends: Our emotions are deeply mixed today; we are happy at the thought that we have attained the highest advantages possible during our secondary schooling; sad at the thought that all our high school activities are now becoming a part of our past. Since our entrance as Freshmen, time has sped too rapidly for us to be aware of the fact that these have undoubtedly been the most carefree years of our lives. During the Junior and Senior periods we have participated in the many extra-curricular activities offered. It has been largely through these outside fields that we have established social relations which have aided us in becoming personally acquainted with every fellow student. Because of this, many friendships have been formed that will be kept during later years. We have witnessed many changes during our twelve years of school. Our programs were greatly rearranged in the step from the grade schools to the Junior High School. This was again in evidence when we advanced to the Senior High School. The instruction by different members of the faculty has given us varied and broadened outlooks on life. Much credit must be given to our present faculty for the sacrifices they have made. The teaching load has been greatly increased and all school hours were lengthened in the fall. We particularly noticed economic difficulties when our faculty was reduced and the period of school shortened by a month last year. However, conditions are more favorable this year; our session has been increased to nine and a half months. Senior funds, made inaccessible by a closed bank, have recently been released so that our various annual activities have been possible. Acknowledgments of services rendered, making our education possible, should be made. To the school board, as representatives of the citizens of Ionia, we give our thanks for their splendid supervision of school affairs during the year. To the superintendent, our appreciation for the cooperation given by him to us, individually and collectively. To the faculty, we express our appreciation of their services. Lastly, to our parents, we are indebted for our twelve years of school education. It is through the cooperation of these four groups that our graduation is possible. We are starting a new day. Our graduation forces on us another step in our life program. Many of us will attempt to enter fields of the business world, others will further their education at colleges. No matter where we go or what we do, our future is based on our past. The twelve years of our education will serve as pillars for our future. We are representatives of Ionia High School and now members of the I. H. S. Alumni Association. — Mason Maynard 27 4 t THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 j Valedictory Friends: Today, as you witness the graduation of this class, you, who are older and more experienced in the ways of this world, undoubtedly wish that you might confer upon us a little of your experience so that we might go out into life a little more thoughtful and, though confident, with less of that air of schoolboyish self-assurance that is inevitably doomed for a sad comedown. This all arises from the fact that the world has an old and well-established opinion of the high school student. We high school students have indeed acquired a reputation that must be lived down. It is a well known fact that we have the air of knowing more than anyone else in the world simply because we know so little that we haven’t yet found how very little we do know — and furthermore we absolutely refuse to be told. Consequently, we are about to go out into life, specimens of perfect assurance until that disastrous moment when the jolt comes and we find that we are not indispensable links in the mechanism of the world after all. How many times we have all heard this threatening prediction. But if I might venture my opinion against the world's, I would say that I think the world has a very distorted view of us. I assure you that we are perfectly conscious of all that we have to learn and to experience, and that it will take many years of living to catch up with you who have been acquiring experience for years. Would it be possible for us, having lived through these recent years of financial instability still unsolved by experts, to believe we could go out and astonish the world with no effort at all? It hardly seems possible. Oliver Wendell Holmes said that a little conceit has the virtue of making a man cheerful, hopeful, and optimistic, and that, talk as much as you like, it is to humanity as salt is to the ocean. Once a man has lost all of his conceit he has lost all of his illusions and the incentive to push on and conquer. Maybe, then, it is a good thing that each year an additional quantity of self-assurance is put into circulation through the medium of high school graduates, for what the world needs is hopefulness and optimism and that’s what the high school confidence generates. With the world in its present economic state, the attitude of the graduate toward life is a great deal more serious than that of the graduate of some years ago. Our future is less snug. You never find the modern girl vacillating between marriage and a career, or discussing life and its problems theoretically. The girls of today have found that there is too much theory and too little practicality in this world, and they have turned practical. Activity dominates the world, not as a fashion or a fad, but as a necessity. The younger generation has been aroused to the value of the dollar and now is facing facts squarely. The older generation is also accepting conditions in a very broadminded way. They are less exacting in their dealings with youth and are more flexible in their opinions. This is something that calls for a great deal of admiration, for to change ideals and ideas formed for a period of years is a thing not to be scoffed at. It is certainly a noteworthy thing when you realize how the whole world has conformed to the necessary changes in life. Perhaps, after all, this turmoil in the world is just the thing that is needed to prevent it from becoming smug and intolerant. So it is into this altered world that we pass today—from the school room into the world. It is a big jump, even with that traditional high school confidence, but we sincerely hope to succeed for we feel a very heavy obligation. We fully realize, as graduates of a public school, that we are greatly indebted to our public.” We must, of course, offer something in return for those annual taxes, and perhaps that will be to show that the money invested in our education has not gone the desolate way of so many other investments. Now we must face the fatal facts. That relentless Father Time has set his seal on the first era in our lives and will not halt his pace. We must, therefore, salute the future with determination. With that determination and with the splendid support we have received from parents, faculty, and friends, we simply cannot fail. — Dorothy Nichol ► 28 t THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 Salutatory Fellow Students, Members of the Faculty, and Friends: It is my privilege, as a member of the graduating class of nineteen hundred thirty-four, to welcome you to the sixty-fourth annual Class Day exercises. It has been the custom for many years for the Seniors, during their last week as high school students, to gather as a body and acknowledge to all their deep appreciation for the care, love, and friendships they have enjoyed during the formative years of their lives. Not unmindful of this tradition and its worthy cause, but more from the fullness of our hearts, we are assembled here today for the express purpose of making known to you our extreme enjoyment of your favor. This day marks a milestone in our careers. It ends the period of adolescence in which our changeable minds are influenced by every simple fad, and marks the time when we, like the young fledgling, leave the protecting care of our homes and friends, and stare life, with its joys and sorrows, straight in the face. However evasive we may have been in the past, however carefree we have seemed in former days, we face a most serious situation. Now we test the fruits of education. Now we try our knowledge. Those who have made the most of their time, who have obtained some atom of the lessons of others’ experiences, who have seriously heeded the warnings of their elders — yes, those who have gleaned the fields of counsel of their harvests, are the ones who will find the battle against life the easiest. There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.” The full sea is our lives, the tide our education. If we have taken education in the proper attitude, and followed its direction, day by day, we will bring glory to our names. If not, then our lives will be consigned to the shallows and misery. To you teachers who have guided us in our daily tasks, who have labored hard to instruct us to the best of your ability, we give our utmost thanks. There never was, or shall be, a faculty so deserving of unstinted praise. To our parents, those who have loved us, guided us, and counseled us, our sincerest appreciation is yours. To all our friends who have made life a continuous joy, we trust that friendship with us has meant a little greater understanding of life’s problems, and a small measure of the joy we have received. This day brings forward mingled feelings. To some the joy of starting life; to others, sadness of spirit for having to leave the splendid fellowships we have enjoyed in Ionia; and to still more, a varied symphony of reactions blending into a resolve for the highest of successes. So, because this day means so much to us, because it represents a milestone in our lives, because we desire the interest of all our acquaintances, in behalf of the Senior class of nineteen hundred thirty-four I take the greatest of pleasure, and feel it to be the finest privilege, to welcome you singly and as a group to this day of mutual accord. — Thane Benedict, Jr. 29 ► T HE IQNI A N « « 19 34 Class Prophecy After running the last days in championship form, the 1959 World’s Fair, The Parade of Progress, finishes, completing the most awe-inspiring and mammoth exposition that has ever taken place. Detroit — the host of the show — a city of over five million people, has witnessed the multitudes that have gathered to view the magnificent progressive steps which have been taken in science and transportation. Surely the exhibits have given the American people a clear view of the mighty advancements that are being made in their day. Belle Isle, the scene of the Show of a Century, has been changed into an enchanting island of beautiful, large buildings of architectural grandeur. It is brilliantly illuminated at night, with lighting effects beyond description. My work at this huge exposition has been one of enjoyment and interest from the very start. In the capacity of advertising agent for a large New York concern, I was sent here early in the year to take general charge of its advertising campaign. As I look back over the most eventful few months of my whole life, I find, among other things, that many of my old friendships have been renewed. As many of my acquaintances from Ionia have attended the fair here in Detroit, I have had an opportunity to talk with quite a few of my old I. H. S. classmates of ’34. ’34 — a quarter of a century ago. Twenty-five long years have passed since the class of ninety-three students — the pride of the school — graduated from that old building, long since removed from the corner of Lincoln and Union. We re all in the greying forties now. We’ve gone into various and widely separated fields of endeavor. When I review the summer that I’ve spent here on the grounds and think of the many old acquaintances that have been renewed, I find that I have either seen or heard of every one of my old classmates. I met some of the ’34 grads the first day of the exposition. Early in the morning I found Willard McDonald, Wayne Zander, and Ray Porter in the Dairy Building. They told me that they were planning on spending the entire day there, but I imagine they found out that it would take fully three days to cover all the building, which, by the way, was constructed under the supervision of the Underwood Russell Construction Company. I understand that Curtis drew the plans and that Laurence was in charge of the construction work. In fact, I find that a number of our class had something to do with the construction of the fair and its buildings. Virginia Allen and Sarah McGannon were in charge of the interior decorating of the Village of Model Homes, located near the Science Buildings. I understand that Beatrice Ross and Margaret Northrup have had charge of some of these homes during the fair. They tell me that they have had a hard time explaining to some of us old-timers just why the houses have no kitchens. Raymond Schwyn and Gilbert De Line have also tried to make it clear by showing some of the important steps in the preparation of pre-digested food. This explanation came in connection with the Chemistry Show that they give four times a day. One afternoon, after I had watched their very interesting demonstration, I talked with them for a while. Among other things, I learned what Dan Bowerman and Thane Benedict, Jr., were doing now. Dan is a professor of mathematics in the State College at East Lansing. Thane is located in Washington, working for the United States in the Department of Foreign Relations. Near the Village of Model Homes are the special Beauty Salons that have been set up for instruction classes in beauty culture. Our class seems to have its share of girls who are in favor of glorifying the American Woman. I learned that there are four classes in all, each one taking up a phase of beauty treatment. Before I visited there, I might have imagined that each step told how to put on another layer of make-up and that when one came out they had a thorough job — a four-coat finished product. But after I talked to Maxine McVeigh, Ruth Hurd, and Velma Smith, who worked in the Salon, I had a quite different idea in regard to the complexion of the whole affair. ► 30 t THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Class Prophecy, Cont’d 1 was enlightened on the subject to the extent that 1 learned that the four classes give complete treatments for the skin, hair, eyes, and nails. Shortly after the fair began I needed two expert accountants to help in my work. I went to the Townsend Employment Agency in Detroit and was informed by Frances that she had just the people I wanted. It seems that Bertha Schlosser and Alice Robertson wanted short-time jobs and would like them at the fair. Frances told me that there were none better and I agreed perfectly after their first day's work. Alice told me that Maxine Randall and Christel Vogt were running a dress establishment in Lansing. I was further informed that Christel designs the dresses and Maxine has general supervision of the store. One of the most interesting parts of the exposition has been the Underground Trip. An underground railway system takes one through the earth to full-sized working models of coal and diamond mines. A medical examination is necessary before one is allowed to enter the train and I found that Mason Maynard, M. D., was in charge of the staff of workers who did the examining. Naomi Stout and Gladys Trueblood were also busily engaged as assisting nurses. Among the six engineers that had charge of the trains in this system, I found two of my classmates, Loren Tingley and Karl Peterson, who said they enjoyed the work immensely and that the models of the mines were still interesting to them, although they had seen them many times. Karl told me that Dale Moore was one of the men who explained the essential points in the operation of the diamond mine to its visitors. Although I didn’t see them, Loren told me that Milo Grove and Alexander Robertson had taken up traveling. The boys have rather the adventurous spirit and have taken many trips in foreign countries. I suppose they might be called professional travelers. Since the government has again cut down on the working hours, reducing them to twenty-five per week, it is a real problem to the average man to know how to profitably spend his leisure time. The fair has taken this problem into consideration and has provided a large building and many trained men and women for instruction classes on the profitable use of leisure time. Dorothy Decker, Eileen Latimer, and Alden Comer are in one branch of this work. Dorothy instructs along the lines of child entertainment. Eileen has charge of the library and encourages reading for the profitable use of leisure time. Alden is in charge of the large carpenter shop where all the games and equipment used in the building are made. I found Maxine Bliss, Louise Wright, and Marion Schild busily engaged in the same type of work. Maxine is in charge of a class in music appreciation, while Louise and Marion encourage recreational games and pastimes. The two inseparable pals in school, Dorothy Martin and Genevieve Foreman, are still together and are employed as stenographers in the filing department in the Recreation Building. The fact that pre-digested food has come into its own has not seemed to bother the girls of our class who wanted to become dieticians. Marie Kohn and Virginia Nelson can tell you just what kind of pill to take for your three squares. I understand that Geraldine Seely knows the shape of pill that will keep the youngsters healthy. This pre-digested food put Wellan Stanton’s restaurant work in the background, but Wellan was equal to the occasion and he is now engaged in the insurance business and can tell you all about endowment and annuity policies. When I visited the Administration Building on the grounds I found several ’34 grads. Nella Bloom was sketching different local scenes for the advertising material that the fair management is sending out. Lyle North and Arthur Neustifter were working on the police force kept on the grounds. Lyle, I understand, is specializing in fingerprinting work. I found Winifred Kennedy and Eileen Hall also working in the building in connection with the fair advertising. Arthur told me that they wrote those convincing circular letters that were bringing in the visitors to the fair. 31 4 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 j Class Prophecy, Cont’d My diary has been a great aid in checking up on the ones I have met. It tells me that after I had met Margaret Mitchell and Mable Clements in one of the Transportation Buildings, I had quite a chat with them and learned many interesting things about old friends. Margaret and Mable are both industrious office girls in the Smith Body Plant in Ionia. Yes, it’s true. Dale Smith's early ambition to become the proprietor of a store has failed completely. But the words — Body Plant” in the company's name do not refer to car bodies. Oh, no — they refer to human bodies, wax model bodies for store windows. I understand Dale's business has reached quite a shapely size. Believe it or not, there are more women lawyers in the '34 class than there are men. The firm of Nichol Peterson consists entirely of women. In fact, the names refer to none other than Dorothy and Esther. They’re giving the bar a treat in Grand Rapids. Margaret Connor had always longed to be a French teacher, that is up until the time that she had the opportunity to travel for a Tourist Bureau and then return to the fair and give lectures on her voyages and travels. So I found her in the Travel Building giving talks on the beauties of France. Charles Lange is still Butch.” He is the manager of a large packing company in Lansing. Just because this new fangled type of food has become popular is no reason why people shouldn't still like their steaks,” Butch says. I found Maxine Wilson in one of the large Exhibition Buildings on the grounds. As private secretary to the manager of a large refining company, she has been at the fair most of the year. I asked Maxine what Esther Panney was doing at the time. I hadn't been able to find out where she was previously, but Maxine told me that Esther was in Paris studying art under one of the famous French designers. As was his ambition and wish when he was still in high school, Auten Bernier has become a lawyer. I was told that he was practicing law in the home town of Ionia. I understand that he is one of the company lawyers for the Barkdull Dunn Steel Works. Charles and Kenneth got the old temper up and are going right after the metal in hot shape. Helen Haight is also in the old home town. After receiving her D.D.S. at the University, Helen became her brother's partner in the work, and the office of Haight Haight, D.D.S., is a well-known and well-patronized place. Betty Buck and Virginia Benedict are busily engaged looking after the youngsters whose parents leave them in the nursery while they take in the fair. The girls find this work very interesting. Four of those who graduated in June, 1934, are seeing that others graduate from that same school system. Frances Wilson, Florence Rich, Ida Reath and Pauline Edlin are on the faculty of I. H. S. Ida is busy with the English department, while Frances is the French teacher, and Florence supervises the typing. Pauline Edlin is the physical education instructor. Edward Montgomery is busy in the job of putting people away. He has a large undertaking establishment and is also county coroner in one of the western states. Charles Stitt is working with a production company which is presenting plays in all parts of the country. Charles has gained quite a little renown in his chosen field. The old home county is well known throughout the Central States as the home of fine dairy cattle. Among those who are responsible for the fine name which the district has obtained are Voris Patrick, and Leslie McMellen, who are officers in one of the large dairy organizations in the state. Robert Charles is the one who has followed the aviation field. He has been working in one of the airplane company’s fair exhibits, explaining the technicalities of the most modern flying machines to the curious visitors. ► 32 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Class Prophecy, Cont’d One of the most successful and largest lumber companies in the central part of Michigan is the one that is run by Leonard Heth, Wilbert Hansing, and Lewis Lemke. Wilbert is the field man and is now in Oregon buying lumber for the company. Lumber has become scarce in the eastern part of the United States, and it takes enterprising men like these three to see that their customers back in Ionia are supplied. Frederick Young — the famous watchmaker — is known the world over. It is a well-known fact that he started in the business by holding hands and making faces, but today he is the president of the company. Helena Tafel and Yvonne VanCamp work for him in the large New York offiee. There are three more teachers who wore caps and gowns the same day the rest of us did. They are Margarette and Martleen Martin, and Velnie DeArmond. Mar-garette is teaching mathematics and Martleen history in the Benton Harbor schools, while Velnie is busy teaching English to the Hillsdale tenth graders. Richard Thatcher is capitalizing on the forestry course which he took in college. At present he is in charge of a group of high school graduates who are planning to take forestry and who want some practical experience along this line. Donald Chance is another fellow who is making his living in the engineering line. When I last saw him he was bossing the construction of part of the Administration Building. Two of the ’34 grads have become established in the sport world. I found Ray Allen playing baseball for the Detroit Tigers. He’s still one of their leading hitters although he’s in his forties. Donald Wickerink is a professional tennis player and is making exhibition tours throughout the country at the present time. Lansing Wanamaker has attained some fame as a master of foreign languages. Here at the fair this summer he is serving as interpreter for the government in their work with the representatives that other countries have sent to the fair. Radio is one of the fields that has seen great change in the past few years. Zenas LaDue and John Leland, working together, have been right in the swim with the rest of them and are now running the leading radio store in Detroit. I have seen them several times during the fair and I certainly admire the knowledge which they have exhibited in their chosen field. While shopping in Detroit one day, I found the name of Robinson, Inc., over a large department store. Robinson means Lois and Duane and they have five stores throughout Michigan. Smith Beck, Accountants, have a very large and busy office at the exposition. Many of the figures that are compiled by the fair management require a great deal of work and planning. Katherine and Helen are responsible for much of this fine work. Those members of our class who have traveled farthest from the home town have been more difficult to locate. After quite a bit of inquiry, I found that Woodrow Simmons is working in a Government Agricultural Experiment Station in Alaska. William Haberstumpf is another w'ho is far from Ionia. At present he is serving as engineer in an excavating party that is finding valuable information in Asia Minor. The Parade of Progress” has been a successful fair. It has been of inestimable value to the American people as an educational exposition. It has been of immense value to me in giving me an opportunity to learn the whereabouts of all my classmates. They are happy in their work. And it gives me a feeling of satisfaction to know that my classmates have done so well in their chosen fields. 33 4 — Howard Lawrence, Jr. ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 Class Will We, the highly honored and dignified Seniors of the class of 1934, of Ionia High School, of the City of Ionia, of the County of Ionia, of the State of Michigan, being of sound mind and body and aware of our superior mentality, do make, publish, and declare this as our last will and testament. To-wit: Collectively: 1. To the members of the Faculty and Board of Education, we wish to leave our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the splendid work they have done and the help they have given us. 2. To each session room teacher, we will a gross of pencils with which to sign excuses, provided the Junior Class pays for them. 3. To the inferior Juniors, we do will a wreath of Forget-Me-Nots. In beloved memory of us, may they ever shine! 4. In behalf of the Sophomores, we bequeath a traffic post to be erected in the hall so they will not have to be reminded so often to keep to the right.” 5. To all underclasses, we do will, devise, and bequeath our store of surplus knowledge gained; also, the weatherbeaten themes, ponies,” book reports, and excuses which were handed down to us with such great advantage. They are a gift to posterity and have never gone out of style; it is a well known fact that these were first written in the year 1492 A. D. 6. To the Foods Classes, we will a new reliable can opener, since most of our modern foods come in cans. 7. We, the said Senior Class, do will that our pictures be hung in the assembly room to remind the class of ’35 of our high grade” records. Our Personal Bequests: 1. I, Martleen Martin, gladly exchange my recipe on how to be tall and slim to Helen Callow for her recipe on how to put on weight. 2. We, Eileen Latimer and Alice Robertson, do will a few tresses of our naturally curly hair to Jane Hoy. 3. I, Thane Benedict, do will my ability in oratory to Spencer Nielsen with the hope that he may hold as many audiences spellbound as I have. 4. I, Louise Wright, do leave my healthy voice to Lillian Ward, so she may attain high honors as cheer leader. 5. I, Margaret Mitchell, leave all extra and hard earned credits to Charles Jennings, to be passed on if not needed. 6. I, Richard Thatcher, do will, devise, and bequeath to Charles Campbell my dancing ability which is second only to that of George Raft. 7. I, John Leland, do leave to Helen Wheaton the right to further develop her artistic ability on the Ionian” of ’35. 8. I, Duane Robinson, do bequeath to Phyllis Willaman, my automobile. I know it doesn’t look as smooth as ivory soap, but it floats.” 9. I, Lyle North, do bequeath to Harold Clark the string of hearts which I have broken, provided the work be continued. ► 34 ► THE IONIAN___________ _ ____________€ ___________19 34 4 Class Will, Cont’d 10. I, Frances Wilson, the Senior Warbler, do give my ability to reach the High Seas to Dorothy Darling. 11. I, Charles Barkdull, do will to Hazel Scholtens my superior mental capacity. It's toasted.” 12. I, Lansing Wanamaker, do bequeath my entire knowledge of Spanish to Hilda Macholl, so that when she and her Romeo go to Spain on their honeymoon she can speak fluently. We, the said noble Seniors, do select and appoint our principal, Mr. Smith, to be the sole executor of this, our last will and testament. We, on the 21st day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-four, do affix our seal. Signed: Mason Maynard, President Velnie DeArmond, Notary Public Senior Class History Parents and Friends: History is commonly referred to as a record of human activities, but my aim is not to relate the facts in the same old way, but to give the emphasis to those factors in our school life which affected us most vitally in our preparation for tomorrow. During our high school days we are standing on the threshold of life. Our social and mental contacts at this time profoundly influence our later activities, and so it is particularly essential that we cultivate ideals and emotions which will guide us through a happy and prosperous adulthood. One of the greatest handicaps of the human race lies in its inability to understand and accept the personalities of others. Students entering high school as Sophomores early discover that they must overcome these traits and cultivate the friendships of many fellow members if they are to get along in their school life. Of all the opportunities offered to get acquainted, the school parties are perhaps the most enjoyable. These parties, held at the Jefferson Gymnasium, are usually sponsored by the Junior class, but during the past year, four of them have been given by the Seniors. We also entertained the Alumni at the Senior-Alumni Dance held in December. The big function given by the Juniors was the J-Hop. This was an entertainment for the Seniors, and the cleverly decorated dance floor, the entertainment, and refreshments were greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Besides the school parties, Seniors look forward to their class picnics held at Baldwin Lake, the Senior Reception, the Senior Party. And at the very end of our school life we take part in the Class Day exercises on the school campus, Commencement Day at the theater, and the Baccalaureate Service at the Church of Christ. Another important feature of our school life is the election of class officers. In our Sophomore year we elected Kathryn McLean, president; Lucile Dunn, vice-president; Howard Lawrence, Jr., secretary; and Pauline Edlin, treasurer. This was only a beginning of our career as electors of leaders, for in our Junior and Senior years we also had to choose our class representatives. We chose as our Junior class officers, Thane Benedict, Jr., president; Mason Maynard, vice-president; Margaret Connor, secretary; Howard 35 i ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 4 Senior Class History, Cont’d Lawrence, Jr., treasurer. As Senior officers we selected Mason Maynard, president; Howard Lawrence, Jr., vice-president; Maxine Wilson, secretary; and Thane Benedict, Jr., treasurer. Athletics have a very significant influence on the lives of young people preparing to go out into the world. It builds them up physically, mentally, and morally. Physically, students are better equipped to withstand illness, hardships, and all the physical discomforts which confront man. They are taught to be mentally alert and morally fair. Could all the book learning in the world teach anything more valuable than that? Charles Barkdull, Ray Allen, and Leslie McMellen have gained much themselves from their participation in athletics and have also brought honor to the school. All through high school, debating, oratory, and dramatic clubs as well as the various musical organizations have played their respective parts as instructors for our life’s happiness. Many boys participated in the minstrel show. Their individual efforts were to the audience but a part of the show, but to the performers it was an event to be remembered for many years. An event to tell their grandchildren as they go through the same experiences. Our forensic organizations have had fine results during the years. The students began this work during their Sophomore year and continued with it through their entire high school life. They have reaped great benefits from it in the past and will in the future, as almost any man who can speak well and present a subject accurately and well will stand a better chance of succeeding in his life work. Thane Benedict, Jr., our class treasurer, has ably represented us in his oratorical work, bringing back to us the district honors. In the Senior year the annual is published. This means work by every member of the class, for books must be sold, material written, and organized. These details bring into play the business ability of every Senior in the class. It furnishes actual experience in the type of thing encountered in the world. The Senior Play calls for executive ability and alertness on the part of every Senior. Not only the ticket sales but the stage management, and artistic details must be attended to by students. Those participating in this year's production, Adam and Eva,” were Frances Wilson, Mason Maynard, Thane Benedict, Jr., Helen Haight, Howard Lawrence, Jr., Maxine Wilson, Charles Barkdull, Laurence Russell, John Leland, and Geraldine Seely. The play was a huge success and the cast and directors, Mr. Smith and Miss Burke, are to be congratulated. Surely, with this varied list of school activities from which a student might choose, he should be better able to fit into the scheme of things. He has, in addition, unconsciously prepared himself for worthy use of that intangible something called leisure-time, which experts tell us we are going to have in greater abundance. — Maxine Wilson ► 36 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 34 4 Ltft to Right: John Leland, Laurence Russell. Charles Barkdull, Frances Wilson, Mason Maynard, Helen Haight, Howard Lawrence. Jr., Geraldine Seely, Maxine Wilson, Thane Benedict, Jr. Senior Play AFTER much discussion and deliberation the Senior Class of 1934 decided to present , Adam and Eva,” a comedy in three acts. In the play a wealthy man, who is a genius for making money but not for managing his family, leaves his position as father” in the hands of his young business manager while he makes a trip up the Amazon. The young man, after being confronted by much opposition, deludes the family into thinking that the father’s big rubber business is ruined. This awakens the family and brings out the best in them. The cast was as follows: Mr. James King....... Corinthia............ Clinton DeWitt ...... Julie DeWitt ........ Eva King ............ Aunt Abby Rocker..... Dr. Jack Delamater... Horace Pilgrim....... Adam Smith .......... Lord Andrew Gordon .. .Thane Benedict, Jr. ......Geraldine Seely Howard Lawrence, Jr. ........Helen Haight ......Frances Wilson ......Maxine Wilson ......Charles Barkdull ......Laurence Russell ......Mason Maynard .........John Leland The directors were Mr. Smith and Miss Burke. Eileen Latimer and Robert Charles had charge of the ticket sales, Zenas LaDue was stage manager, and Donald Chance ■was property manager. The scenery committee, whose supervisor was Mrs. Bigger, was composed of Sarah McGannon, Dorothy Nichol, and Esther Panney. Helen Haight ► 38 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Orchestra THE orchestra started the year's work with twenty-nine veterans and sixteen new members. This organization has made a number of appearances; a music appreciation program at the Emerson School, one at Junior High to arouse interest in music, another at the State Hospital, and the annual spring concert at the Presbyterian Church, which proved to be the most successful one in years. A well-balanced instrumentation has made it possible for this group to render some difficult numbers. Among these are Unfinished Symphony, Liebestraum, Der Ereischutz,” Caliph of Bagdad, and Showers of Gold,” a clarinet solo. This year Mr. Denton has endeavored to introduce a new method by which a student learns to direct other musicians as well as to follow a leader. This gained in popularity and won the wholehearted support of the members. Nine vacancies will be left this year due to graduation, but much has already been done towards filling their places. With the enthusiastic work of each member, we hope to have a well-balanced organization next year. The orchestra is losing an efficient director in Mr. Denton. He is leaving our school this year to go to Muskegon where he will continue his teaching. He has been here three years and during this time the music department has shown considerable development, especially in technique and harmony. 39 — Florence Rich ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 tront Row: Jane Wilson, Jane Hoy, Miss Burke. Mason Maynard, Hcrmene Arnold. Donna Dyke, Dorothy Nichol. Second Row: Charles Campbell. Elton McClow, Bessie Jimos, Doris Sible, Vera Sessions, Margery Stewart. Spencer Nielsen, Howard Lawrence, Jr. Back Row: Dorothy Darling, Jane Ann Rather, Thane Benedict, Jr., Eileen Latimer, Helen Beck. Marie Kohn. News Staff AS ALL of the 1932-1933 Spotlight staff was graduated last year, a new era was begun , at the outset of this school year. Miss Evelyn Burke, again acting as faculty sponsor, selected a new staff of twenty-three Juniors and Seniors to prepare the weekly edition of the Spotlight which appears in the Ionia Sentinel Standard. A new department which included two staff typists was created, otherwise the various departments remained the same. The purpose of the Spotlight is to record the school news in an unprejudiced and interesting manner; to acquaint the townspeople with the numerous activities in which students are engaged; and to give those students interested in journalism an opportunity to receive practical experience in writing. Managing Editor .........................................Mason Maynard Assistant Managing Editors.......................Jane Hoy, Hermene Arnold Literary Editors.........................Thane Benedict, Jr., Dorothy Nichol Sports........................Spencer Nielsen, Arthur Mann, Elton McClow Columnist....................................................Eileen Latimer Reporters.......................Doris Sible, Jane Wilson, Jane Ann Rather, Margery Stewart, Bessie Jimos, Donna Dyke, Vera Sessions, Dorothy Darling, Charles Campbell, Howard Lawrence, Jr. Typists ..............................................Marie Kohn, Helen Beck Faculty Adviser ......................................Miss Evelyn Burke — Eileen Latimer ► 40 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 34 Oratory AN ORATION is required of each student in the public speaking classes, the sub- ject usually dealing with current affairs or some topic of vital interest. Three or four of this group of orators are chosen to participate in the local contest. The one who is awarded first place in this goes to the sub-district contest. The local contest this year was held at the Jefferson School. Four students, Margery Stewart, Margaret Connor, Thane Benedict, Jr., and Spencer Nielsen, took part, delivering Our New Era,” A Plea for Youth,” Tomorrow May Be Too Late,” and Where Do We Go From Here.” In the first two the context was suggested by the title. Thane's concerned Democracy and Education, and Spencer argued for better Citizenship in Democracy. First place was given to Thane Benedict, Jr., and second to Margery Stewart. At the sub-district contest which was held at Caledonia, April 13, Thane was again awarded first place, with a Webster Collegiate Dictionary as the prize. From there our representative went to Muskegon on May 7, where the district contest was held. The Ionia representative competed with students from Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Holland, and Zeeland. The following morning it was announced to the student body that Thane had won first prize — a wall banner. This award was presented by the University of Michigan. This is the first time the District Contest has been won by an Ionian for over five years, and needless to say we feel very proud of our able representative in forensics. — Margaret Lawrence Declamation EACH ninth and tenth grade pupil taking English is required to learn a declamation, the three best declaimers in each class being chosen to represent their fellow classmates in a local declamatory contest. One of the six contestants is chosen to represent Ionia in the sub-district contest. This year the local contest was held in the Jefferson Gymnasium. Those representing the ninth grade were Mary Jean Rowley, William Gayle, and Charles Wilder. The tenth grade contestants were Margaret Lawrence, Lola Gee, and Louise Petersen. First place was awarded to Charles Wilder who delivered Liberty of Man, Woman and Child,” by Robert Ingersoll. Charles attended the sub-district contest which was held at Caledonia. He won first place here, and so participated in the district contest at Muskegon where he won third place. 41 i — Margaret Connor ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Girls' Glee Club THE Girls' Glee Club was organized about forty years ago for the purpose of giving those girls interested in choral work a chance to participate in it. Meetings were held weekly this year in the music room. The following officers were elected in September: President, Calla Cobb; vice-president, Donna Dyke; secretary-treasurer, Nila Bluemly; and librarian, Dorothy Nichol. The club had an enrollment of thirty-five members this year. A concert by the club was given at the First Presbyterian Church on March 18. The concert was then repeated at the State Hospital. The girls also took part in the Commencement activities. The customary Cantata was omitted this year, because of a conflict in activities, and it was therefore possible to begin the work on the Spring Concert earlier. The sextet, a division of the club, had the following members this year: First sopranos, Martha Ramlow and Dorothy Darling; second sopranos, Jane Ann Rather and Frances Wilson; altos, Helen Marsh and Margery Stewart. They have made appearances before the Rotary Club, Ladies' Literary Club, State Hospital, high school assemblies, and the Girls' Conference. Mrs. Marion Bigger, music and art supervisor, was the sponsor of both the club and sextet. — Velma Smith Girls' Athletic Association THE Girls Athletic Association was organized in the fall with about forty active members under the direction of Miss Merrifield and Miss Fox. All girls in high school are eligible for membership. The executive officers of the organization for the year were: president, Dorothy Darling; vice-president, Jane Hoy; secretary, Hermene Arnold; treasurer, Jane Ann Rather. The club has experienced an exceedingly active year. In the fall the G. A. A. sponsored a Hallowe'en party at the Jefferson Gymnasium that was well attended by the girls of the school. In February they gave their annual Valentine party. With the coming of spring a soccer party was held on the Emerson playgrounds. Childhood days were revived one spring evening when the club indulged in a roller skating party. Ten girls represented the G. A. A. at a W. A. A. Basketball Day held at Michigan State College in February. The lucky ones were June Anderson, Doris Sible, Jane Hoy, Hermene Arnold, Gwendolyn Schadler, Jane Wilson, Jane Ann Rather, Donna Dyke, Genevieve Jinks, and Dorothy Darling. For the first time in five years the G. A. A. conducted a Girls’ Conference, June 2, on the high school campus. Representatives from other high schools in Ionia County were present for this day of play and inspiration. ► 42 — Dorothy Darling ► THE IONIAN «: « 19 3 4 4 Melpothalians THE senior high dramatic club, the Melpothalians, is one of the most important extracurricular activities in high school. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the drama and to instruct in the fundamentals of acting and character portrayal. At the fall elections, Spencer Nielsen was elected president; Dorothy Nichol, vice-president; Helen Haight, secretary. The secretary resigned her office in March, Marie Dickout completing the year. The club consisted ot nearly fifty members this year, the largest in the history of the organization. Miss Burke continued this year in the capacity of faculty adviser. Character portrayals and plays were given to further the purpose of the club at the weekly meetings. The Melpos” presented two plays for public entertainment. The Three Thanksgivings” was given before the Senior High Thanksgiving assembly with nearly every member taking part. A religious drama, presented by Jane Hoy, Spencer Nielsen, and Howard Lawrence, Jr., with Lola Gee acting as business manager, was presented before the Ladies' Literary Club and the Methodist Ladies' Aid. The club's activities were closed by a party. — Spencer L. Nielsen Ag Club THE Agricultural Club is an organization composed of boys who are vitally interested in agriculture. The officers for the past year have been: president, Voris Patrick; vice-president, Frederick Simmons; secretary-treasurer, Leonard Heth; sergeant-at-arms, Robert Dunnett; faculty sponsor, Mr. Prentice. Some of the activities of the club during the past year include talks given at rural schools by different club members, exhibits at fairs, and management of the Smith-Hughes Department at the Ionia Free Fair, which includes exhibits and two judging contests between schools from this part of Michigan. Many members took part in the dairy, livestock, potato, and grain judging contests at East Lansing during Junior Farmers' Week. — Voris Patrick Novelty Club THE Novelty Club has completed its second successful year under the direction of Mr. Smith. After many delays, due to sickness and other causes, the much-looked-forward-to minstrel show was presented on April 27th. The Dance Orchestra, under the able direction of Harwood Flass, and the Minstrel Club, intermixed with specialty numbers from mouth organs to xylophones, presented a pleasing performance. The end men were John Leland, Melvin Mann, William Haberstumpf, and Leonard Heth; the interlocutor, Laurence Russell; in the circle were Howard Lawrence, Charles Campbell, Floyd Brand, Donald Munn, John Sherwood, and Gerald Burns. The specialties were presented by Gordon McGee, Zarold McGee, Wilbur Hansing, Paul Wirtz, Marvin Marshall, Myron and Peter Michalczuk, and Lansing Wanamaker. —■ Laurence Russell 43 4 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 High School Band UNDER the able direction of Mr. William Denton, the High School Band went through a very successful year. The annual spring band concert was held March 16 in the Emerson Gymnasium. The band presented a good appearance at all home football games last fall and at all basketball games during the winter. Charles Wilder acted as drum major. One trip was made during the year to the Armistice Day Football game at Greenville. We hope that with the departure of Mr. Denton the band will not lose the splendid reputation which he has so successfully established. He will be missed on the campus by those who have participated in the organizations under his direction. All of us wish him success in his new position in the Muskegon schools. — Loren Tingley German Band THE year marked the formation of a new musical organization, the German Band. Though its life has been short, its fame has spread throughout the community. The membership consists of Spencer Nielsen, flute; Charles Campbell, clarinet; Armando Quaglio, trumpet; William Webster, horn in F; Howard Lawrence, Jr., baritone; Charles Jennings, tuba; and Wilson Rochester, drums. The engagements of this organization have been varied and pleasant. The group has played for school functions, lodge banquets, and county gatherings. Howard Lawrence, Jr., will be the only member lost by graduation this June, and with all the rest of the members back for next year, we expect a more popular and live organization. — Wilson Rochester Dance Orchestra THE 1934 Dance Orchestra was heavily handicapped by the loss of many experienced players in the 1933 graduation. Only with the perseverance for which the school is noted, and the great help of Mr. Denton and Harwood Hass, were they able to come through the season successfully. The members of the orchestra were: Leon Lockwood, piano; Harwood Hass, tenor sax; Edward Brown, 1st alto sax; Mason Maynard, 3rd alto sax; Donald Campbell, 1st trumpet; Armando Quaglio, 2nd trumpet; Harley Bricker, trombone; Gordon McGee, banjo; and Frederick Young, drums. Besides playing for the many school parties, they also played several times at the Elks' Temple, Masonic Temple, P.-T. A. functions, minstrel show, and other school engagements. As the orchestra will lose only two players, Mason Maynard and Frederick Young, by graduation this year, the prospects for next year are very good. — Frederick L. Young ► 44 ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 i front Row: Russel Iloople, Charles Campbell, Leslie McMellen, Thane Benedict. Jr. Second Row: Mr. Smith. Jack Gierman. Robert Dunnett, Charles Jennings, Wilson Rochester. Glen Ries, Sam Glossi. Coach Albaugh. Back Row: Harold Clark. Ray Allen. Rollancl Heim, Ford Loucks, Edward Brown, Charles Barkdull. Dale Smith. Football Team BECAUSE of the two week's delay in the starting of school the boys were anxiously waiting for the call of the new coach, Mr. James Albaugh, to don football suits and begin work. The aspect was promising. Seven tried warriors were back, the squad was the heaviest in many years, and the field was being deprived of its yearly menace, the sandbur. The team was composed of these men: Campbell ..................end, halfback McMellen Gierman ..................tackle, guard Benedict Glossi .................tackle, fullback Allen .... Hoople .... ..............tackle, guard Clark .... Ries ..............................guard Loucks .... Rochester ........................center Gonnella Jennings .........................center Hiem ..... Dunnett ...................guard, tackle Barkdull Brown .........................end .............end .............end .......halfback halfback, guard ...halfback, end ....... fullback ....... halfback ....quarterback Due to the continual change in the lineup and positions during the year, a team that could truthfully be called the varsity was impossible to pick. ► 46 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 j Football The following games were played: BIG RAFIDS — 7-0. Big Rapids brought to Ionia a perfected aerial attack that was too much for Coach Albaugh's first Blue and White team. The lone counter came after a shower of passes had advanced the Reds to striking distance. In the closing minutes the Ionians staged a valiant attempt to score, but failed within the 10-yard line. ST. JOHNS — 7-0. The teams were evenly matched, but the short quick drives at the center of the line spelled the second defeat for Ionia. LOWELL — 22-0. The next Friday, the Ionians, handicapped by injuries, journeyed to Lowell to play for the first time under floodlights, only to be defeated by another of Lowell’s prides. Running and passing was made difficult by a drizzling rain that fell all through the conflict. JACKSON — 47-0. Under the artificial lights of Jackson's mammoth stadium, the Blue and Whites set out to show what could be done to the predicted state champions, and succeeded in holding them scoreless the first quarter. Offensively they played brilliant ball, but were unable to cope with the assaults of the bigger and better class A team. ALMA — 2-2. The day was more fit for a swimming meet than a football game, the Alma field being covered with deep puddles of water. Consequently the play was slow and deliberate, with frequent fumbles, which first lost, then tied the contest for the visitors. Dropping the ball when attempting to punt cost each team two points. MT. PLEASANT — 0-0. Passing up four chances to score cost the I. H. S. griders the loss of a victory over the Mt. Pleasant eleven. Passes dropped from the arms of receivers gave the Oil City a scoreless tie, although the team was outplayed from start to finish. BELDING — 0-13. Victory at last! A determined squad took the field against the SiIksters and shattered their defense for two touchdowns. The first followed a 30-yard run through a broken field and the second from a pass and a spectacular sprint to the goal. GREENVILLE — 25-0. For the first time in seven years, the Potato Growers topped the Ionia eleven — this time with ease. The day was cold and the Ionia backs repeatedly muffed the ball, paving the way for three of Greenville's four touchdowns. Measured in victories and losses, it was not a successful season. But there is more to athletics than always being the conqueror. It is a true sportsman who can accept defeat and still enjoy the game. Next year will see the loss of Jennings, Smith, McMellen, Allen, Clark, Heim, Benedict, and Barkdull. However, it leaves a strong nucleus of ten lettermen on which to build a winning team. The team was not without its outstanding players, despite the poor record. Campbell, a Junior, was unanimously voted the end position on the Seven Bee All Conference team, and was given an honorable mention on the All State eleven. His right hand man and fellow Junior, Sam Glossi, was placed at tackle on the Conference second team. 4M ► THE IONIAN « « 19344 Front Row: Ray Allen. Arthur Mann. Second Rot”: Ford Loucks, Charles Campbell, Charles Barkdull. Sam Glossi, Leslie McMellcn. Back Row: Mr. Smith. Rolland Heim, Willinn Carbaugh, Charles Jennings, Coach Albaugh. Basketball Team The year of '33 left but two veterans upon which to build the 1933-34 basketball team. These boys, Charles Jennings and Charles Barkdull, were elected co-captains by the squad to lead them through the season, but the services of the former were lost in February. The season progressed fitfully, and at the end of the year, victories and losses chalked up evenly. LINEUP Lake Odessa 9 Ionia 24 First Team Reserves Mt. Pleasant. 16 Ionia 18 McMellcn RF .... Dreger Greenville ... 28 Ionia 24 Loucks LF Allen Alma 44 Ionia 12 Glossi r McClow St. Johns 25 Ionia 9 Campbell LG Heim Mt. Pleasant 18 Ionia 19 Barkdull RG Mann Greenville ... 23 Ionia 19 Belding 18 Ionia 21 RESULTS Alma 42 Ionia 12 Lake Odessa.. .... 6 Ionia 2 Tournament Belding ---.19 Ionia 29 Greenville ... 32 Ionia 11 ► 48 ► THE IONIAN « « I 9 3 4 Basketball LAKI- ODESSA — The Albaughite cagers started the season with the right foot forward. In the narrow Jefferson Gymnasium, the Lake O' lads were unable to get through the airtight defense and so fell easily into a 22 to 6 defeat. BELDING —• Defense seemed to have been forgotten by the Ionians. The Belding players had free access to the goal, but failed in their shots. It was a fast game resulting in a 29 to 19 victory for the I.H.S. representatives. LAKE ODESSA — The Blue and Whites showed their heels this time to a team entirely different from that of the first meeting. Sophomores had taken the varsity positions with seemingly a change for the better. MT. PLEASANT — This first conference game was meant to thrill. Ionia was behind until the last two minutes, and, like a story book, a foul shot tied the score at sixteen all. Then, with 40 seconds to play, the winning basket fell through the loop. GREENVILLE — It was a hard one to lose. At the beginning of the third quarter, Greenville staged a barrage of long shots that netted them ten points. The Ionians came back strongly, but the game was too far gone to overcome the eleven point lead. ALMA — The Blue and Whites seemed optimistic at all times —at least, they were looking up.” And why not? Their foes averaged a height of 6 feet 3 inches, while their tallest fell short of the six foot mark. Hence the 44 to 12 defeat. ST. JOHNS — The team, unaccustomed to working together, were utterly at a loss against the speed and deception of the St. Johns quintet, who trounced them 25 to 9- GREENVILLE — Again the Spud Eaters were too much for the Albaugh five. Although they put up a fine battle in the cramped quarters of the Greenville Gym, the game was lost 23 to 19. MT. PLEASANT — In an overtime game that was as exciting as the former contest with the same school, Ionia nosed out a one point victory. BELDING — End of the first half: Belding 11; Ionia 0. The final score: Belding 18; Ionia 21. You may judge for yourself. ALMA — Ah! Improvement must have been made. This time it was only 42 to 12. The regional tournament at Grand Rapids held no better luck. The old jinx with Greenville still held and the aspiring invaders concluded the season, fighting helplessly against an onslaught of unguardable shots. Loucks, Ionia’s left forward, alone received high honors. His all-around ability earned him a position on the All Conference second team. Graduation will take McMellen, Allen, Heim, and Barkdull. However, the loss may not be greatly noticed in the formation of next year's team, which, from the dope,” should set a more enviable record. Out of twelve scheduled games, the second team won seven. As usual, valuable material for next year’s five showed itself. These boys will strengthen the first squad considerably. 49 4 t THE IONIAN 19 3 4 Front Row: William Carbaugh. James Thatcher. Frank Fisher, William Ilaberstumpf. Second Row: Mr. Smith. Charles Barkdull, Ford Loucks, Kolland Heim, Leslie McMcllen, Bill Wilder, William Coates, Coach Albaugh. Back Row: Ray Allen, Elton McClow, Robert Dunnett, Jack Gierman, Glenn Ries. Baseball BASEBALL has died out to a certain extent in the school, as the spirit that used to be evident during the season has diminished. The players lack that hearty support of the students and fans. Evidently the same condition prevails in other schools, for the sport has been given up in several places. The following is the schedule and lineup, in batting order, for the year 1934. First Team Second Team Schedule Wilder 2b Scheid Greenville .... 6; Ionia 13 Barkdull 3b J. Thatcher Belding 6; Ionia 6 Allen If Fisher Greenville .... 7; Ionia ( Loucks ss Portland 4; Ionia 1 Coates lb Portland 4; Ionia 5 Dunnett rf McClow Belding 10; Ionia 1 Reis cf Groening Heim c Nimz McMellen p AFTER a delay of three weeks due to adverse weather conditions, the baseball team of 1934 took the field with a show of brilliancy, driving in thirteen runs against Greenville, while playing errorless ball. The season from then on, however, took the opposite aspect, and the season has tallied thus far two victories, three defeats and one tie. Ionia, though tied with Greenville for the winner of the southern division of the Six Bee Conference, will play Alma for the championship, because Greenville is already out of school. 53 « « 19 3 4 4 ► THE IONIAN hront Row: William Carbaugh, Donald Rousch. Spencer Nielsen. William Haberstumpf. Second Rotv: Mr. Smith, LaVerne Zander, Frederick Dean. Charles Campbell. Leslie McMellcn, Wilson Rochester, Coach Fisher. , . Bock Row: Dick Thatcher. Ray Allen. William Coates, Charles Barkdull, Bill Wilder. Track THE 1933 track team was one of the best that ever represented Ionia. The County Championship was won by a narrow margin from Belding. At the Regional Meet the squad was disappointed when the distance men did not arrive in time for their race. Ionia lost by one and a half points to Alma. The 1934 track team had a fairly successful season, winning three out of six meets. One of these victories was over Lowell, which is the first time our down river rivals have been defeated by an Ionia team in a number of years. Although there were only eleven men on the squad, the County Championship was easily captured. Weakness in the distance events- cost the team the loss of two dual meets — Hastings and Owosso. At the Regional Meet, Ionia met too stiff competition and was able to secure only a fourth place. Five new records were established by the other Conference schools. The veterans who will be lost are Wilson Rochester, Leslie McMellen, Charles Campbell, Ray Allen, and Charles Barkdull. Next year's team will be built around Spencer Nielsen, Sam Glossi, William Coates, William Wilder, Frederick Dean, Lavern Zander, Donald Rousch and other prospects. Final scores of the several meets are: Ionia 59...............................Saranac 45 Ionia 57...............................Lowell 46 Ionia 47...............................Owosso 54 Ionia 58...............................Saranac 29 (County Meet) Ionia 48..............................Hastings 58 51 — Charles Cambell t THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 4 Tennis LAST year's tennis team had many tryouts for the eliminations, resulting in a team composed of Charles Jennings, Donald Wickerink, Alex Sibley, Robert Hoy, Harold Clark, and James Nimz. The schedule was a difficult one, but the boys came through for the Blue and White and defeated all opponents. On the schedule were the Academy, Hastings, Lakeview, and Big Rapids. Because of a schedule conflict, Ionia did not enter the Seven Bee Tournament. In the Regional Tournament at Cadillac, the team showed their ability in both doubles and singles, Clark reaching the semi-finals in singles, Jennings and Sibley winning the doubles championship. This gave them the right to compete at Kalamazoo in the State Tournament where they reached the semi-finals. This year's tennis team is composed of Charles Wilder, William Wilder, James Nimz, Howard Lawrence, Thane Benedict, and Donald Chance. It has had two defeats and one victory, thus far, losing to Lansing Central at Ionia, to Hastings at Hastings, and defeating Hastings at Ionia. — Donald Wickerink Golf GOLF was resumed at Ionia after a year of inactivity due to a lack of interest in this sport. Many fellows reported for spring practice and a team composed of Jim Thatcher, Willis Jepson, John Lombard, Thane Benedict, and Fred Young was picked by manager Dick Thatcher, graduate member of the ’32 and ’33 golf teams As golf is a minor sport, only the larger schools are able to support a team; therefore, it was rather difficult to arrange a schedule. However, Lansing Central and St. Johns were booked and the team got in a week of practice before the first match. The team first encountered Lansing Central at the Touraine Municipal Course in Lansing. Central had a crack team and gave us a trouncing. Incidentally, Central later annexed the city title. Ionia's next match was with the veteran St. Johns' team at St. Johns. Although much improvement was shown over the meet at Lansing, the team lost a close match in which the outcome was uncertain until the last scores were carded. The following week St. Johns came to Ionia for a return match and defeated the team for the second time. This match concluded the season's schedule and although it was rather unsuccessful, still it gave the three Sophomore members of the team, Jim Thatcher, John Lombard, and Willis Jepson, a good background of experience. Thane Benedict and Fred Young are graduated this year, leaving a vacancy in the quartet. As Jim Thatcher shot the best golf of the year and the others, especially Lombard and Jepson, improved as the season wore on, prospects for next year's team seem to be good. ► 52 — Dick Thatcher ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 Annual Announcement We desire to call your further attention to the advertising pages in this volume. You will find as fine a list of advertisers represented as is to be found in any city. We bespeak them for your patronage. They have helped in a large measure to make this publication possible. We desire to thank them, each one, for the courteous treatment accorded us, and the generous response they have made to our solicitation of advertising. Very respectfully, THE ANNUAL STAFF. 53 4 ► THE IONIAN « 1934 4 L. D. BENEDICT DR. A. E. COTTINGHAM Osteopathic Physician Dentist DR. CHANDLER HAIGHT ROY C. LINTNER Dentist Physician and Surgeon H. M. MAYNARD DR. A. B. SWEET Physician Dentist DR. R. R. WHITTEN DRS. C. G. H. L. WINCHELL Physician Dentists Compliments of JAMES M. BARKDULL, SR. Compliments of W. P. BROGAN AGENCY Compliments of IONIA SHOE REPAIR Compliments of THE LOMBARD COAL CO. ► 54 ► THE IONIAN « 2 « 19 34 MARSHALL-WRIGHT Lumber Compliments of J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. Compliments of STRAND'S SHOE STORE SCHEID SHOE SHOP Foot Comfort Store MIKE AGOSTINI JOHN R. BOWERSOX Lunches—Ice Cream — Candy Serving Ionia Over Thirty Years Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry Fine Watch Repairing BOYNTON'S, INC. WALTER W. BRUNN CO. 218-220 West Main Street Buick-Pontiac Ionia, Michigan 432 W. Main Street Compliments of CHANCE'S GARAGE H. K. CAMPBELL West End Druggist General Repair Work Washing and Greasing K. L. COBB Passenger Cars and Trucks HERE'S TO YOU COE AUTO SALES Dodge and Plymouth Oldsmobile-Nash 55 i ► THE IONIAN « 19 3 4 i CONNER AUTO SUPPLY THE RED WHITE STORE Replacement Parts and Accessories Foods at Money-Saving Prices CURTIS SON, OWNERS DECKER GREENHOE Home Killed Meats Compliments of ELDRED GEMUEND Nationally Known Groceries Lawyers FRANK'S 5c TO $1 STORES, INC. DIAMONDS AND WATCHES Operating Five Stores Three in Ionia County Refrigerators and Furniture FULLER'S CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES JONATHAN HALE SONS 78 Years of Milling Spaulding Sport Goods HILER'S Compliments of HODGKIN'S GROCERY HILTON AGENCY Meats and Groceries Insurance Service of All Kinds Corner of Morse and Lincoln HOLLAND FURNACE CO. HOWARD'S Warm Friendly Service G. M. SMITH — 401 Rice St. ► 56 Cleaners and Dyers 310 West Main St. ► THE IONIAN 19 3 4 4 THE HUB HUSTED'S MARKET Shoes That Wear Meats and Groceries Cowan Sk Toufcenhoofd 455 E. Main St. IONIA CAFE IONIA CITY OIL CO. Next to Ionia Theater Conoco Ethyl Gasoline Meals — Soft Drinks — Ice Cream Germ Processed Motor Oils IONIA CREAMERY CO. CONGRATULATIONS Perfectly Pasteurized To the Class of '34 Dairy Products IONIA HARDWARE CO. IONIA MAYTAG CO. IRELAND HARDWARE CO. Washers — Ironers Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Electric Refrigerators and Sporting Goods JOHNSON SHOE CO. KROGER STORES Shoes of Quality and Comfort Live Better — For Less for the Whole Family Three Stores THE LAUSTER MARKET LANSING BUSINESS UNIVERSITY Ionia's Complete Standards of College Level Food Store 130 Ionia St., Lansing, Michigan 57 4 ► THE IONIAN « « 19 3 4 MACDONOUGH STUDIO Photographs — Picture Framing Greeting Cards—Kodak Finishings SAVE WITH SAFETY AT McGOWAN'S The Rexall Drug Store OGILVIE AUTO CO. Authorized Ford Dealers South Depot Street GLENN L. PIERCE General Contractor 410 West Main Street R. L. REDEMSKY SON Hard and Soft Coal Wood and Coke ORIN STONE Furniture and Rugs Ionia, Michigan ► 58 MARTIN STORES Men's and Boys' Clothings and Furnishings McNAMARA BROS. Drugs and Soda Fountain Service PARSONS BUSINESS SCHOOL Kalamazoo Approved by State Department THE QUALITY STORE Built on Quality Growing on Quality MAY THE CLASS OF '34 Live Long and Be Happy SMITH SMITH M. C. STOUT ELEVATOR CO. Coal : Grain : Beans Seed and Feed ► THE IONIAN « 1934 i STRONG BROS. PRODUCE CO. THE SUGAR BOWL Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Eggs, Cream and Poultry Restaurant and Confectionery Food Appetiiingly Served THORP'S GROCERY TRIBUNE PRINTERY Fancy Meats and Groceries Printers for Folks Who Care Phone 9136 Morse-Babcock Bldg. VAN REENEN'S VAUGHN RAGSDALE Dependable Jewelers Gruen Watches Quality Merchandise for the Whole Family WAGNER BROTHERS DEPENDABLE INSURANCE Men's and Boys' Lowest Possible Rates Clothing THE WARDLE AGENCY WATERS' SHOE STORE Snappy Footwear Compliments of WATT COLWELL For Younger People Lawyers WEBER DEAN Westinghouse Refrigerators Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. Thor and Automatic Washers Ionia, Michigan 59 4 ► THE IONIAN 19 3 4 4 Autographs ► 60 Ionia Sentmal-Standard Prnfc i c‘ P- - L, a s, • i I : - ■ Jfeii i § ♦ v i f§ £ -jpl Iwfim-r , r ; :V . £ . • iwf. p m- or ppl Sgam ■vt f mi ' •• PgfK f £ y£?r £ i ' 'mM « 4k 'v' if j£ 's ,. -tt “ ?iJ a - ?■: 5v K . ??' •S54C U '? - ■ ' •: Ai-f %flP -- -U •• . '-AA A' fry + .«- T1' 1 ■ ... Wmm -■- I- i ,. i-‘; s sc jdE V J 2dll_JA;■ AAc ■- ■— • _J : ' P r- l i r- .JL? -M . 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