Kenton High School - Echo Yearbook (Kenton, OH)

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THE 1936 CHO CLASS PROPHECY It was a gala night at the Metropolitan, and, as I sat in my box waiting for the appearance of those two famous stars, Louise Fridaker and Norman Predmore, in their debut in Wagner's Tannhauser, I began to think of our illustrious class of '36 and to wonder what had become of most of my class- mates. l had kept track of quite a few, and now I decided to see how many I could remember. I had read in the papers previously that Iim, getting tired of being called Mr. Fridakerf' had insisted that Louise either become Mrs. Gibson and take care of their home, or else . . . There was a stir behind me as a group of people came in late. Leading the procession down the aisle was Donald Barrett, a perennial getter-there- late, followed by his wife, the former Lucille Cates and a group of their friends. I recognized Cyril Baker, La Vonne Burris, Elinor Cook, Dale Lay- man, Charles Grunden, Harold Croy, Bob Pink, Dorothy Curtis, and Paul Shipp. . I settled back to enjoy the opera then, and suddenly I saw some of our former Kenton High choristers in the chorus of the opera. Harry Haynes, Opal Holland, Rita Kenney, Donald Marquardt, Lloyd Molk, and Colletta Pfeiffer were a few of these. When somebody tapped me on the shoulder, I turned around to find Marjorie Mahon, who asked me if I had seen that Al Conkle had left on his antarctic expedition. I replied that I'd seen it all in the paper the day before. I remembered that Clayton Bryant, the famous scientist, Vernon Crooks, Rich- ard Sieg, Bill Fundom, Howard Sorgen, and Richard Sherman were our repre- sentatives from the Kenton Institute of Learning. Then Marjorie told me not to tell anyone, but that she and Al had decided on the date the week before and would announce it when he came back. Of course I haven't told! l I I The symphony orchestra was directed by Bob Lintz, and a fine director he made, being ably assisted by Evelyn Foit and her violin, Marjorie Ramge and her trumpet, and Bill Cooper with his trombone. Of course, the rest of the orchestra was important too. The grand rush that ensued when the opera was over was too much for me, so I waited until most of the crowd had gone out before I braved the dangers of that onslaught. Mack Taylor rushed by me, stopping only long enough to tell me he was off to the station to meet the mother-in-law fMrs. Linzl and to wait for Margaret, who, as usual, was the perfect lady, making her way decorously up the aisle. I got into a taxi outside and ordered the driver, whom I later found to be Oscar Lotz, to take me to Knobby's, you know, Gene Taylor's, where they serve the best hamburgers in town. Gene had just hired a new chef, and there, all dressed up in white apron and cap, was Walt Harris. A lot of our old friends frequent this popular spot, and some of them you can find here anytime you want to. I don't know whether it's the new chef or Knobby himself, but Dorotha Derr, Bonnie Dille, Ruth Dodds, Mildred Hatcher, and Louise Wolf seem to spend a great deal of time around the place lately. I had just downed my third hamburger when in came Richard Leoffert with one of his famous parties in tow. Dick had been ballyhooing one of

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CLASS HISTORY The history of this eminent class of '36 really began on April 28, 1932, with the establishment of the first milestone by which we might be recog- nized as a class. That, of course, was our eighth grade operetta, Oh, Doctorl On May 25, 1932, we received our eighth grade diplomas, which entitled us to four of the happiest years in the life of youth. At this time Superintendent D. B. Clark, who so capably saw us through our first eight years of learning, left to reside in Van Wert, Ohio. His work was taken up by Mr. L. E. McKinley, who has so ably guided us through these past four eventful years. We entered high school September 10, 1932, and our tenderfoot organ- ization was headed by Donald Barrett. We were joined during this year by Marjorie Thompson from Lakeview. Naturally, a freshman class does not enter into extra-curricular activities, but our class did have some outstanding pupils enter the state scholarship tests at Bowling Green. During our sophomore interlude we chose Paul Schlinglof as our presi- dent. This year our class was made bright and cheerful by the presence of jerry Pendry. The climax of the 1933-34 term was the delightful picnic at Avondale. ln our junior year we struck the zenith of our high school existence. Our play, Big Hearted Herbert, was successfully portrayed by our outstanding dramatic geniuses. As a grand conclusion to this happy period under our president, Robert Lintz, we gave a junior-senior prom that far surpassed all attempts of former years. Our elaborate decorations will be remembered long for the artistic ability displayed. The best of friends must part. Thus said Edward Buhrer, Ir., when he left our class at the close of this jolly year. Unto the end thou must work and learn. Our senior year we elected Allan Conkle for our president. We chose for our class colors, blue and gold, our class flower, lily-of-the-valley, our motto, As good as the best and better than the rest. ' Miss Grace Roberts of lronton, a joyful person and a good student, joined us this year. Our Christmas chapel was well received by the student body, and Richard Leoffert made a very fitting Santa Claus. Cyril Baker, Paul Shipp, Bill Cooper, and Clayton Bryant, our outstanding athletes, showed up in fine style this year. Lilies of the Field was presented as a parting gesture by a very capable senior play cast. ln spite of work and fun, 'tis done, 'tis done. Baccalaureate was held May 24 and Commencement, May 26. Now we approach the turn iru life's highway, with an accurate eye, ready to meet what lies beyond with a light heart and a steady mind, going forth with grand memories of our dear old high school, the foundation on which We have builded. Farewell. -ROBERT LINTZ. THE 1936 ECI-IC

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CLASS PROPHECY CONTINUED those get-rich-quick schemes, but he soon became susceptible to his own tricks and ended by selling himself the idea, finally getting so rich that he married into high society. He had brought with him Iames Lucas, the famous aviator, Ioanne Moore, that prominent stage actress, Grace Roberts, the emi- nent expert on women's styles, Mary Ellen Strahm, the famous concert pianist, and lim Biddinger, the world's heavyweight boxer. Iim's two bodyguards, Bob Weber and Earl Weaver, were with him also. Carolyn Chamberlain came in then, bubbling over as usual and ready to talk. She said she had seen Marybelle Born, Martha Bookmeyer, and Mildred Kearse the day before. They are secretaries to Donald Critchfield, attorney-at-law, and his retired partner, Paul Schlinglof. She related that she was in their office when Paul Frederick came in. Paul and Timmy hadn't seen each other since their high school days. Now Paul was in town with Raymond Martin, Iohn Mathews, Iohn Mullady and Iohn Welling, all of whom were attending the National Stock Raisers Convention. Their wives, Ruth Bryant, Maxine Wolber, Viola Weierman, Arline Switzer and Edna Steiner, were sightseeing, while their husbands talked cows, horses and pigs. Carolyn also said that Evelyn Oates was being married the next day. She was having a big church wedding with eight bridesmaids, who were to be Frances Shilling, Avonelle Hartley, Evelyn Elsasser, Leona Iones, Edna Mae Wilcox, Helen Howe, and Vera Hibner. Evelyn had been in nurses' training but she fell in love with one of her patients, and so the hospital will be forced to do without her pleasant smile. But Mildred Bloom, Pauline Caroth- ers, Marguerite Clark, Betty Stamer, and Mary Louise Coons are carrying on in their aprons and caps, so perhaps it isn't such a blow after all. Carolyn was called away by Arthur Burba, Iohn Laws, and William Burgbacher, three tired drug store clerks, who were sitting at a table by themselves and needed cheering up. The crowd was thinning now as it was getting late, and next I noticed far in the back of the room a table full of girls, whom I recognized. They were Mary Young, Evelyn Wolf, Marjorie Piper, Margaret Musgrave, luanita Lintz, and Ruthella Laubis. Mary informed me that they were celebrating that night because of their victories in swimming, tennis, basketball, and hockey in the Women's U. S. Olympics, which was in progress that year. The celebra- tion feast was composed of hamburgers and cokes. I idly wondered how they would be feeling the next morning. Mary asked me if I knew that Elizabeth Haudenschield, Helen Crawford, Marie Hanna, and Ruth Friedel were teaching in Ye Old Kenton High School now, or that Catherine Roby, Helen Thomas, Virginia Walters, and Mary K. Wentz were running a charm school for girls? Walt turned on the radio then, just as Edgar Meadows was finishing his program. Edgar sings and dances. Then came the voice of the announcer telling us that we were to be favored with the first campaign speech by the young lady who was running for senator from Ohio, Miss Ieanne Morris. Ieanne is inaugurating a new type of campaign. She is singing her speeches. Her faithful friend and accompanist, Mabel Lou Dille Cstill unmarriedl, is at the piano. As the low, soft tones of Elect me and I will see that taxes are lowered is coming over the airways, I think I had better tune off and write my column for tomorrow's paper. Your roving columnist, MARIORIE THOMPSON. THE 1936 ECHO