Lancaster Mennonite High School - Laurel Wreath Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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JEANETTE' HAUCK MILLER Route 1, Box 640 Lancaster, Pa. David and Edna Miller September 23, 1939 Energetic . . . neat and well poised . . . chat- terbox . . . future secretary or office worker . . . found where Betty Lois is . . . likes to be on the move. When I was thirteen years old, Mother and I went to town together. The next day was Mother's Day and Mother had a topic to give in church. However, she was thinking more about her topic than her driving, and before we knew it, she rammed the side of another car. The damage was not great but it scared me so badly that I decided never to learn to drive, a decision I have kept to this day. LESTER EUGENE MILLER Route 2 Manheim, Pa. Albert and Kathryn Miller October 2, 1939 Agricultural enthusiast . . . has an elusive Pennsylvania Dutch twang . . . expresses him- self well before an audience . . . likes to work with animals and machinery . . . farming beck- ons for his future. I must have really been a bad boy. I'll cite these two incidents to prove my point. At the young age of one and a half I would wait until my mother had put on the tablecloth and then while she would go after the silverware, I would pull it off again. When a little older I would send my younger brother to Grandma for candy. When he came back I would re- lieve him of it and tell him to go and get some more for himself. MARY LONGENECKER MILLER Route 3 Manheim, Pa. Raymond and Ruth Miller April 27, 1938 Quiet, but friendly . . . plans to attend East ern Mennonite College . . . another of our fu - ture elementary school teachers . . . co-opera tive spirit . . . instant blushes. The little country school I attended sat alongside a busy highway, and one day while we were busy studying, we heard a big thump We all went to the windows to see what had happened and then we saw a truck lying on its side at the other side of the highway. W found out later that the man had fallen asleep and was unhurt. After that it was hard to get back to our studies. lg- I-..

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Andrew and Nora Miller March 2, 1939 KENNETH HENRY MELLINGER Route 1 Willow Street, Pa. Paul and Florence Mellinger October 31, 1939 Ford fan . . . specializes in the game of foot- ball . . . adds spark to any group activity . . . ready listener . . . anticipating being a drafts- man. One bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, when Daddy was washing the car, I helped him by running and getting in his way. When he was just about finished he laid down the hose and started to wipe some of the water off the car. I picked up the hose and started to wash the wheels. When Daddy wanted to use the hose again I had different ideas. I ran into the yard with the hose and stood my ground. After several wet, unsuccessful attempts he turned off the water and left me defenseless. ANDREW GROFF MILLER Route 2 Manheim, Pa. Agriculture is his prime interest . . . one never tires of his smiling, friendly manner . . . Christian in action . . . reserved talker, but forms solid opinions. One time when about three or four years of age I was lonesome for a playmate. I had re- membered hearing my brothers talking about China and how it was located directly oppo- site us or that if you could go straight through the earth you would come out in the oriental land. I got my little shovel and started dig- ging in the garden hoping to reach China and some playmates. 28 RICHARD ENGLE METZLER Route 5 Brewton, Ala. Paul and Martha Metzler January 10, 1939 Southern picker of cotton K his record for one day is 225 poundsj . . . displays amazing shoot- ing accuracy in basketball . . . determined . . . hopes to become a mission worker . . . fasci- nated by books. When I was a small lad, I dreamed of be- coming a great fisherman. One day my dream became a reality when I received a rod and reel. In the yard I imagined that I was luring a big trout into biting my hook. I was brought back to earth with a jar when my lead sinker smashed into a window. My first fishing trip had ended with the sound of glass falling to the earth.

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JAMES MONROE MOHLER Route 1 Stevens, Pa. ' Martin and Barbara Mohler April 26, 1939 Enjoys building model ships, airplanes, and trains . . . ambition: building contractor . . . broad smile . . . helps to play most games . . . mischievous characteristics . . . jfsherman. One day in eighth grade our history class seemed to be very dry. I was somewhat drowsy that day and was caught napping. Our teacher was busy asking questions and asked me while I was sleeping. I did not hear the question but I did hear my name called. I awoke with a start and answered, 'Christmas,' which was far from the right answer. The whole class roared with laughter and I felt like falling through the floor. ERNEST EBY MUMMAU Route 2 Mt. Ioy, Pa. Reist and Ruth Mummau Iune 2, 1939 Incessant talker . . . lively pianist . . . always has a large store of stories . . . optimistic . . . sees the sunny side of situations . . . known for his original contributions in class . . . ammble. When eight years old, Daddy ordered a new bicycle from my uncle in Maryland, I went along with my father to get my gift. The second day I rode my bicycle a man came down the road on the wrong side and hit me. My bike and I were both slightly injured. The bicycle was soon Hxed, but not quite like new. I also recovered, but as good as new! ALVIN HENRY MUSSER Route 1, Box 218 Honey Brook, Pa. Harry and Lena Musser January 1, 1939 Firmly implanted convictions . . . careful observer of nature and wild life . . . one of Brother Garber's agriculture students . . L ca- pable worker with wood and machinery . . . likes boats and water. I have always liked to make boats and play in the water. One summer evening after com- pleting a new rowboat I decided to try it out. After seeing how nicely it floated on the pond I proceeded to stand up on the very back board and row it. This worked Hne until I lost my balance and went overboard! Nothing more happened except that I got wet-and yet that was enoughl'