Leipsic High School - Le Hi Yearbook (Leipsic, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1918 volume:

THE LOG PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS LEIPSIC HIGH SCHOOL To W. E. EDWARDS Former Superintendent, Now Serving With the Colors in France We Respectfully Dedicate this Book W. E. EDWARDS MR. EDWARDS We willingly, yet unwillingly sent him away, Hoping and waiting, his return some day; The cause was just, and for the right, Now he’s gone to the midst of the fight. He was a friend to each in this school of ours, And worked for us during many hours; As a teacher he could not be surpassed; His reputation as such will remain to the last. A companion was he to all the boys. Shared their bad luck, and also their joys; In basket ball, base ball and in every game, To help the boys was his chief aim. When a joke he heard he laughed to the end. Did'nt tell us boys, “ Your ways you must mend;” But enjoyed it all to the full extent, This is why we grieved when he went. The good things in this man of ours To relate them all, would take many hours. A man of fortune and education was he, But conscious of these, he could not be. In our little band he is greatly missed, Among our instructors he headed the list, A friend to all, whatever their fare, We’ll welcome him back, from “Over There.” —T. S. COMMENCEMENT WEEK Junior-Senior Banquet Class Play Baccalaureate Sermon Commencement April 26, 1918 May 24, 1918 May 26, 1918 May 28, 1918 Alumni Banquet- May 29, 1918 FOREWORD We publish this book hoping that it will be well received by the people of Leipsic. We make it an object to present herein an idea of high school life, and to preserve in detail certain incidents and characteristics observed during the past year in Leipsic High School. We wish to thank all who have aided in the production of this annual. We wish to call particular attention to the business men whose advertisements are found in the latter part of this book. They are all leaders in their respective industries, and benefit the community by being progressive and public spirited citizens. CLASS OP 1918 BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. C. W. Fogle, President A. Hoffman, Clerk L. H. Lugibihl W. D. Starling D. H. Leffler OUR HONOR ROLL W. E. EDWARDS CHARLES WAGNER ROY WAGNER FLOYD WAGNER ward McAllister JOHN ADRAIN WILLIAM HYDE GLENN HOFFMAN E. L. GLANCY LON MORREY FRANK HOFFMAN CLARENCE HOFFMAN GUY HUMMON IN SERVICE EARL BRIGHT MABLE BRIGHT LEON EDWARDS CLARENCE CRUIKSHANK WALTER PERRY ROLLAND MACK EARL HARMON CLIFFTON PREBLE ELMER HYDE HOMER WIIISLER SERGE LEFFLER WERNER COTTINGHAM GEORGE P. BOWMAN ROY COOK HARRY WILSON WILLIAM ROBINSON FRANCIS WARD FORD SIIEl-DLER PAUL ROBINSON FLOYD LAFFERTY HOWARD ZAHREND DALE MACK JOHN HARRIS FRED BELL ORA NEDDENREIP PAUL DOTY THE LOG Editor-in-chief Asst. Editor-in-chief Business Manager Cartoonist Literary Asst. Literary Atheletic Jokes Class ‘ 19 Class ‘20 Class‘21 Photographer Advertising Manager Advertising STAFF Don Cruikshank Helen Schomaker Bob Edwards Robert Sheely Dee White Isabelle Perry Serge WThite Clarence Diemer Opal Alder Wilbert Zerbach Dorotha Cruikshank Clayton Farnswor.h Charles Hoffman Ray Dukes PRIN. L. W. SHEPHERD Science—Zanesville Academy Central Ohio Normal CLASS OF ’18 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Bob Edwards Don Cruikshank Helen Schomaker Florence Franklin Motto B2 and XL Color Maroon and Cream Flower Lily-of-the-Valley Yell Booma lacka, bow wow, Chica lacka, chow chow, Bow wow, Chow chow. We sure know how, To wave the strips of Maroon and Cream To prove to all we’re the clas of ’18 WITH THE COLORS EARL HARMON Latin-German Course. Basket Ball ’17, •18. Base Ball ‘17. 2nd Squadron. A. S. I. S. Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. HARRY WILSON Latin-German Course, entered from Belmore '18. Medical Corps, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia FRANCIS WARD Latin-German Course Company K. 331 Infantry, Camp Sherman. Chillicothe, Ohio. ROBERT EDWARDS—“Bob” And it was he who made the ship go.” Latin-English Course, Emersonian, Essayist ’16, Class President ’18, Base Ball '16-’18, Basket Ball ’17-’18, Orchestra -T8. Business Manager “Log.” FLORENCE FRANKLIN—“Flo” From morn tUl night she plots and plots some greatness to achieve. Latin-German Course, Websterian Contestant ’15-’16-’17-’18, Chorister ’17, Girl’s Chorus ’17, Class Treasurer ’18. HELEN SCIIOMAKER—“Kate’ Why should I have a care. Latin-German Course, Websterian tary ’17-’18, Class Secretary ’18, Contestant ’17-’I8, Assistant Editor of the “Log.” DON CRUIKSHANK—“Al” He hndoth relief from study in much mischief. Latin-English Course, Websterian, Essayist '18, Vice President of Class, Orchestra ’18, Editor of the “Log.” GLADYS HENRY—“Gladie” “By diligence she wins her way.” Latin Course, Websteran. CLARENCE DIEMER—“Diemer” “His frame was like a giants frame. Latin-German Course, Websterian, Base Ball ’18, Joke Editor of the “Log.” RAY DUKES—‘ ‘ Dukes “A Ray that never ceases to shine.” Latin German Course, President of sterian Society ’18, Base Ball ’16-18 DORA POTTS—“Jocko” “I work for all I get, do you?” Course, Emersonian. ROBERT SHEELEY— ‘ Bob’ ’ “His chief aim is to be a cartoonist.' Latin-German Course,. Emersonian. Enter-ed in Senior year from Belmore. Cartoonist. MARGARET MILLER—“Maggie “Oh, how she can tickle the ivory.” Latin-German Course, Emersonian ist ’18, Class Poetess, Girl’s Chorus Entered from Belmore in 1$18. FREDDIE RAYLE—“Freddie” There is an unspeakable pleasure in the life of a student.” Latin-English Course, Emersonian, ed in Senior year from Hamler. CHARLES HOFFMAN—“Hard” “Why should the Devil have all the pood Latin ‘Course, Emersonian, Base Ball ’16-T7-’18. MELVIN COOK—“Cookie” “A spade, a rake, a hoe, Ay, only give me work. Latin-German Course, Websterian. FAYONA NUTTER—“Tony” Sark eyes but bright prospects. Latin-German Course, Websterian. DEE WHITE—“D. R.” He doth indeed show sparks that are like wit. Latin-German Course, Websterian, Class Historian, Literary Editor. ISABELLE PERRY—“Ickie” The sixth sense, common sense, belongs lass. Latin-German Course, Websterian, Piano ist ’16-’17-’18, Basket Ball ’17, Girl’s Chorus ’16-’17-’18. Entered from Dela ware H. S. 1915. I LaROY ZEI1RBACH—‘ Roy ’ ’ In the business world what there isn’t, he aint.” Latin Course, Websterian debater 1918. ROSAMOND BUSHONG—‘ Rosie’ ’ If silence were golden I would be a millionaire.' Latin-German Course. Websterian. FLORENCE STOUT—“Betsy” Por she was just the quiet kind whose nature never EARL VEITCH—“Veitchie” 1 There was a laughing devil in his eye.” Ijatin German Course, Emersonian, Ball ’18. Entered from Belmore 18. Latin-German Course, Emersonian. EDITH LEINSETTER— ‘ Edith ’1 And If she won’t, she won’t.” Latin-German Course, Websterian, Girl’s Chorus 1917-’18. CLAYTON FARNSWORTH—‘‘ Slim ’ “What a case am I In?” German Course, Emersonian, Basket ’18, Base Ball ’18. Entered from Pauling ’18. EILEEN WALTNER—“ Woutz” I might bo better if I would, but it’s awful lonesome being good.” Latin-German Course, Websterian Critic 1918, Class Prophet. SERGE WHITE—“Doc” “All the X«atin I can construe is amo, ‘I love’. Latin-English Course, Emersonian, ant ’17-18, Base Ball ’15-’16-’17-’18. SENIOR CLASS POEM M. M. Through the four long years of High School We Seniors toiled away; Struggling ever to accomplish, Something worth while every day. Though we often had our failures, And our teachers grew dismayed As we now think of our school days, We are glad and feel repaid. Though our lessons were not easy, Yet we did the best we could, Forgetting all the hardships And remembering the good. Many classes passed before us, And there’s more to come each year; But the class of 1918 Is the one we hold most dear. Ours has been a happy season, All united was our aim, Pupils, teachers, Superintendent, Thus t’will never be again. So it is through out our life time We’ll have pleasures, sorrows, too, But we hope that by these trials We’ll grow strong and brave and true. IIere‘s to the class of 1918, Before us now the future lies, May each attain respect and honor And may success be each ones prize. CLASS HISTORY Oui goal is won and what we termed a possibility, four yea s back, is now a realization. We are graduates cf L. H. S. and we take our place in record as one of those classes who have done things worth while. It is a sad event when we say good-bye but listen to our past and perhaps you will agree with me in thinking that we shall not be forgotten. In the fall of nineteen hundred fourteen we entered the courses of this task as Freshmen. Our initiation was postponed indefinitely by the Sophomores, and although we were green as any, our minds always chose the right way and methods of procedure. Mistakes are common with the best of us and we were no exception. As Sophomores our number was smaller and the times jolier. Our embarrassment wore off and we were as important at the school functions as the eats. Our conquest of Caesar was a glorious victory under the leadership of Mr. Edwards, now of the Y. M. C. A. in France. Talk is cheap, but we test the value of a word before we use it. Class reputation was considered first, in all our actions and our intelligent looks were attested to by the fact that one of our numbers was mistaken for a teacher. (No the teachrs fault.) Our class also had its stars in athletics and literary Our high aim in school often left its mark on the ceiling in the form of paper wads. Laws must be exercised or they are useless, hence our importance in school. Many a rumpus in the office, followed by short, sharp slaps, told us that the reward of the wicked was sure. As a truth this was all for the good of the pupils. Hip! Hooray! Here we are Juniors before we ever expected it. Then is when our superiority is shown. The greatest misfortune of being Juniors is to act as an inferior to a Senior. We did our duty and passed as Juniors always do. The Maroon and Cream came back in the fall of ’17, waving over twenty-six loyal fellows. After two or three weeks of vacation on account of epidemics and Christmas vacation we started in each time with a will. We all joined in making this our last year a great success. Loyalty to the U. S. was shown by two of our seniors. First Harry Wilson and later Earl Hummon, our star basketball player, entered the service of Uncle Sam to help swat the Hun. Many of our numbers have dropped out along the way for good reasons, and others have entered to help us enjoy our mental glee. To be a Senior was our ambition as Freshmen, and our goal has been reached. Surely good luck and prosperity will follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in the Hall of Fame forever and a day. In any instance it is sad to say farewell, and it is with more regret than sadness, that we now say the parting, and go out to travel life’s highways. Those days will be recalled with regret and when we see the name of Leipsic High our hearts will echo “Hong Live the Maroon and Cream held so dear by its followers.” D. W. CLASS PROPHECY It was in August, the year of 1928 when I, traveling from Detroit to Philadelphia, found myself at Cleveland, Ohio, and with no chances of leaving that place until the next day, as I had missed my train. Time hung heavily on my hands and I decided to go to a theatre. I was undecided which one to attend when my eye caught the sign : “Kate Schomaker Stock Company.’ The name sounded familiar, but yet I could’nt place it—but I at once decided to go to that theatre. Upon looking about I saw that it was “The Hippodrone” the largest playhouse in the city. I entered and after a time secured a seat near the front. The show' began and imagine my surprise when I recognized my old class mate, Helen Schomaker, as the leading lady. Why I was more surprised than I can tell as ‘Kate’ always said she was going to be a Domestic Science teacher. I lost all interest in the play and I don’t believe I could now tell one thing about it—I was wondering how I could manage to see Kate and to renew our old time friendship. I found myself thinking of my other classmates and of the good times we used to have at Leipsic High School. At the end of the second act I decided upon a plan—Iwrote Helen a note asking when I might see her, and sent it with one of the ushers, and was very glad when he returned, saying that Miss Schomaker would see me in her dressing room immediately after the show. When the show was over, I went at once to the stage entrance. Others seemed to be having trouble to get in but I was admitted at once. Helen seemed overjoyed at seeing me and I was even more so at seeing her. We talked and talked and talked. I can’t say that Helen had changed much but since she had become such a successful actress, she seemed just a little different than when I knew her. I asked her if she had been at Leipsic recently. She had not, but she was well posted on the local news, as she corresponded regularly with Gladys Henry, another one of our class of ’18. Gladys is now teaching Latin at old L. H. S. and she is also secretary of the Leipsic Alumni Association. Gladys had at Helen’s request sent an account of the one’s belong- ing to our class of ’18. Of course as I was interested to know about each one Helen gave me the information, which she received from Gladys and it was something like this. Florence Franklin had gone to College and taken a complete course in music and elocution and is now traveling with a Chautauqua. This was not surprising as Florence was always musical and was a good talker. Earl Harmon who went away to war dnring our Senior year, is now Physical Director of a Y. M. C. A. at Chicago, Illinois. Dora Potts and Melvin Cook were married and are living on a large experiment farm north of Leipsic. This is interesting as it was the 3nly Romance in the class of ’18. Serge White is at last a noted physician and the work he was doing in France has 3een praised by all nations. Fayona Nutter is teaching the first grade at the Leipsic Public School. Fred Rayle is suc-ccisor to Mr. Sheppard as instructor of Science atX. H. S. Helen and I remarked that we would like to visit his class to see if he could keep better order than Mr. Sheppard. Bob Edwards is now at Yale and is a noted athelete. Gladys said his ribbons and medals were on exhibition at Hoffman’s Drug Store, which is now managed by our “once timid’’ Charley. Charley had been in France, during the “World War’’ and the number of German planes brought down by him was remarkable. Rosamond Bushong is now married. Of course we always expected that as Rosamond wore a diamond ring even before she left Leipsic High School. Margaret Miller is instructor of Music at the Ohio University but from all reports she is about o resign and Earl Veitch is to be the “Happy Man.’’ You know Margaret always was more or less of a heartbreaker, but she had at last acknowledged Earl’s love for her. Ray Dukes is chief manager of the B. 0. Railroad and has his head office at Toledo. Don Cruikshank is a noted musician and leader of the largest band in America. Isabelle Perry and Florence Stout were Red Cross nurses during the war and are now serving under Dr. White in France. Dee White now occupies a chair in the House of Representatives at Washington, representing his own state of course, and Robert Sheely is he leading cartoonist for the New York Tribune, but that’s not surprising as Robert did good work for our annual. LaRoy Zehrbach is E'ditor-in-Chief of “The Trading Post, which is now a good magazine of the first class, due of course to LaRoy’s good management and to his knowledge of business. Clayton Farnsworth is popular as a literary man. The publishers could not print his works fast enogh so great was the demand. Edith Leinsetter is teaching Domestic Science at Oberlin College. Francis Ward, who had served in the National Army in France during the World War, is now a successful farmer and last but not least is Clarence Diemer who is now Chief of the Toledo Police Force. This is the last of our class of ’18. And as I left Helen I was glad that I had seen her and that I had found out about my old class mates. I was very proud to know that I was a member of that class, every one of which had proven that their instructions at the Leipsic High School were not in vain. I. W. JUNIORS Louis Brown. William Bennett. Mack Hummon. Don George. Roy Ward. Robert Lugibihl. CLASS ROLL John Wagner, President. Bruce Mathias. Opal Alder. Rema Thirwechter. Mono Kelley. Catharine Young. Lucille Myrtle Donaldson, Secretary. Thelma Schweitzer. Edna Robbins. Hazel Pfister. Zella Spitnale. Adrain. Nina Miller. JUNIORS John Wagner Mack Ilummon Myrtle Donaldson President Vice President Secretary Motto They Can Who Think They Can Class Flower Colors Green and Wite Class Yell Hoo-rah, Hoo-rah, Who are We? We are the Juniors, can’t you see Where from? Leipsic High School, rah, rah, rah Leipsic High School, yah, yah, yah A one and a nine and a plain nineteen That is when? 1919! White Carnation CLASS HISTORY (By 0. A.) In the fall of 1915, there entered into Leipsic High School, our class, eager and strong. Prom the amused expessions on the upper classmens’ faces, it was evident that they were wondering what the fate of the High School would be for the next four years. They did not then realize the great glory that would come to it, because of the merry, impetuous troupe. During their fir't year in High School, these “Freshies” suffered the humiliation universally accorded their lot, and entered their Sophomore year with the firm resolve to avenge themselves by dire conduct towards the classes that followed them. They found their ranks depleted however, and decided later, that it might be better to live in harmony with their fellow-men and prove their superiority to all classes in all ages by their great accomplishments and deeds of valor. Have they succerded in this aim? Let us tell their story. Today, we find representatives of their class occupying prominent places on the line-ups of the ball teams and thanks to the tremendous lung ower of the remaining members of the Junior Class, victory is assured whenever they are present. There are also many members of this class actively engaged in the glee clubs and other musical organizations of the school. Indeed, so talented are they along this line that we find them playing on instruments so diverse as the cornet and the skill—et (the latter is a particular favorite with the girls when parties are in view). Among this class there are many actors and each one in his time plays many parts. Sometimes the ending is a tragedy but we will let the Sophomores tell you of that. But the renown of this class does not depend on external activities alone. Realizing that all work and no play would not be a credit to them, they have worked out a compromise, which judged from the concentration standpoint, seems truly effective. We trust that everyone of the eleven lassies and seven laddies at present in the class, will remain faithful and loyal, and constitute another Senior class of which Leipsic may be proud. Sometime you will hear of a great lecture or a wonderful musical composition and you will say, “Oh yes, that’s just one of the many big things the class of 1919 are doing.’’ Oh, the girls may have their powder, And the boys may have their guns, But the Seniors crouch and tremble When the mighty Juniors come. CLASS POEM The Junior class, whom you all know Is never accused of being slow; We’re always ready and wide awake And accomplish all we undertake. When as Freshmen we entered Leipsic High, We felt so weak, we thought we’d die; They called us Freshies and said we were green, T'was their own reflection—which they had seen. “Shorty”, our president, is lively and quick, And his black eyes are filled with “Old Nick”. He’s on to his job and ready to work, Especially when courting, he never will shirk. Our Contest is near, and we all say to Mack, “Good luck to you ‘Mousie’, hope you bring the cup There are so many more in our jolly croud, I’d name them all but I’m not allowed. We often feel tired, when we’ve lessons to learn, And wish many times that it was our last term, But after we’ve rested and are at school once more We wonder at our crossness of the day before. The ambition of each ranks very high, I’m sure we’ll succeed, at least we shall try; We aim to accomplish something great And all past records, we hope to break. Our bumps of knowledge, if we work with a vim Another year’s effort will fill to the brim; So cut out the whispering, and cut out the fun, Don’t pester the teachers, and quit chewing gum. Our Junior year s almost o’er, ” We’re standing now at the Senior door; The entering in we do not fear, May we leave together with records clear. —Thelma Schweitzer. O O SOPHOMORES CLASS ROLL Mabel Farnsworth, Sec. Forest Lowry, Treas. Eliza Casteel. Wilbert Zehrbach. George Zeisloft. Lorta Lenhart. Evelyn Harmon. Helen Barger. Paul Lamond Evers, President. Zelma Lenhart. Forest Berger. Mary Wagner. Dale Hummon. Robert Henry. Ruth Parker. Dukes. Mary Neal Sackett, Vice Pres. Norman Pfister. Bryan Miller. Dorothy Kuntz. Helen White. Katherine Wooddell. Edna George. Myers. Lena Buckley. SOPHOMORES Lamond Evers Neal Sackett Mable Farnsworth Forrest Lowry President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Motto Red Rose. Colors Crimson and Grey. Flower What we are to be, we are now becoming One, Two, Three, Four Three, Two, One, For Who are you going to yell for? SOPHOMORE that's the way you spell it This is the way you yell it Sophomores, Sophomores, Sophomores Yell CLASS HISTORY On September 6th, nineteen and eighteen, eighteen pupils from the eighth grade were ushered into the High School Country boys and girls came in admidst the cheers of the upper classmen, especially the new Sophomores until finally all seats were taken and a new row had to be placed before enough desks could be found. The teachers w ere introduced, each one giving a one minute speech which lasted five minutes. The faculty consisted of Mr. Albshousc, Mr. Foltz, Mr. Edwards, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Rogers. Mr. Foltz, the p incipal, often said: “Never mind Frcshies, you il get to laugh next year.” The higher classes would laugh and the poor Freshies would become confused. For some mysterious reason, when a Freshman goes up to consul the faculty during the first few days, his or her feet become entangled and they stumble. Everyone laughs at the trembling Freshies as he steers his course. Friday soon came and all joined in and sang, “Wake Freshmen Wake.” A Freshman class meeting was called and Dale Hummon was elected President, Forest Reichelderfer, Vice President, Mary Meyers, Secretary, Ruth Parker, Treasurer. Crimson and Gray was chosen for the class colors. The president was immediately sent to find out if a party could be held. Consent was given and we all had a good time. It was not long until test tiim came and we were forced to tell all we knew. Cur eyes were soon opened by the more educated pupils and our ears soon became hardened to the word of “Freshie.” Not long after the beginning of school Mr. Foltz left and a new teacher had to be hired. Mr. Kauffman was secured for this position. At the beginning of the second semester Miss Reynolds left. Miss Presson was secured to fill this vacancy. One day in class Mr. Kauffman said, “The year wears on.” “What does it wear,” asked a bright Freshman. “The close of day,” answered Kauffman. Examinations ccme and left their marks. Out of a class of of forty-nine, thirty-five remained for the second year. When the new year came we with pride took our seats as Sophomores. An entirely new faculty with the exception of Mr. Edwards, taught this year. Mr. Edwards was made Superintendent and filled the position well, the time he was here. Miss Reynolds returned this year as she couldn’t stay away from a good town. School seemed to go along smoothly as the High School had a “Light” which enabled us to make light of our studies, and a “Sheppard” to tend the flock. There was only one exception, Miss Chorponing needed a Detective to keep her latin classics in her hands. There seems to be no doubt but that Mr. Sheppard has asmart Agriculture class. The following instance will show Mr. Sheppard, “Why do they white-w'ash chicken houses.” Ralph Preble, “To keep the chickens from picking the grain out of the wood.” Hippo.—“Wallend, my brother grew a pumpkin so large that it took two horses to pull it.” Si Aimentrout—“I saw two policemen asleep on one beet.” The High School was suddenly shocked by the news that Mr. Edwards was going to leave in a few days for France with the Y. M. C. A. After much bustle a small farewell party was given, and a beautiful Wrist-Watch was presented him. Mr. Baxter, of Genoa, Ohio, was secured in his place for Superintendent, and the remainder of the year passed with little excitement. W. E. Z. HIGH Here’s to dear old Leipsic High “Long may she live,” the students cry A welcome is given to one and all As they enter her doors in the early fall. Fun we have, with one and all From the time we enter her great hall Though many times during the busy day We are reminded we must not play. Our Literary Societies are something great Although at times we feel quite faint For in this world of lose or win If we can’t gain all, it is’nt a sin. Our parties, well, are really very few And thinking it over, I guess they’ll do For a little fun, we manage some way But it’s hard to study the following day. SCHOOL POEM Each class thinks they are the best And with conceit we seem quite possessed But as nothing serious ever comes from this We move right on, in this harmless bliss. The Junior Banquet, the affair of the year Is looked upon by the Juniors with fear To serve good eats, to the Seniors in state We put forth great effort, at any rate. Through all ages, this High School shall reign Most dear to all of her long train Those who enter her door most sadly go Remembering ever what to her they owe. There are other events, which I might relate But my space is limited, it’s growing late Only these words I wish to say There’s none like her in the U. S. A. T. S., ’19 CLASS ROLL Isy Trott. Golda Wise. Helen Young. Charlotte Zahrend. Gladys Zehrbach Russel Alder. Lester Armentrout. Harry Arnold. Homer Bishop. Edwin Bohrer. Joseph Bushong. Elah Deck. Robert Dukes. Ralph Fike. Charles Geyer. Stewart Glancy. Harry Houghton. Glay Myers. Urban Otto. John Peach. Ralph Preble. Robert Riches. Waldo Robinson, Pres. William Schomaker, V. Pres. Dorotha Cruikshank, Sec. Anneta Harris, Treas. Mary O’Donnel. Zella Payne. Helen Preble. Gladys Reese. Hazel Nutter. Arthur Schey. William Sherrard. Leland Wallen. Mary Alt. Geneva Baker. Iona Bennett. Isa Bunn. Lena Buckley. Agnes Buscher. Rhoda Casselman. Kathryn DeVore. Dorotha Ludwig. Mary Edwards. Frieda Heck. Clara Henry. Cecil Hickerson. Dorthia Karcher. Mae Leonard. Velzora McDougle, Josephine Myers. Mary Myers. FRESHMEN Motto Mind Not the Breakers, But Straight Ahead Colors Yellow and White Flower Lily of the Valley Yell Sizzle, Sizzle, Razzle, Dazzle; Zip! Boom! Bah! Leipsic Freshmen Rah 1 Rah! Rah ! President Vice President Waldo Robinson William Schomaker Dorothy Cruikshank Annetta Harris Secretary Treasurer CLASS HISTORY Wc were not a few trembling Freshmen who entered Leipdc High School in the Fall of nineteen hundred and seventeen. Our class was the largest that Leipsic H. S. had ever known. At our first Freshman class meeting we elected Waldo Robison president, Dorothy Oruikshank secretary, and Anetta Harris treasurer. At our next class meeting we planned for a wiener roast for the following Friday. Most of the class went and there were a great many uninvited visitors from the other classes. They thought we would have pity on them and give them something to eat, but in this they were greatly dissapointed. The roast was enjoyed by all and would have been a great success if we had not have had a little accident. As we were preparing to go heme several of the girls were sitting on thetop of the gate very peacefully when they w'ere saved the trouble of getting down by falling, taking the gate with them. The next morning, I might further add, we had a class meeting to arrange for the price of a new' gate. The time passed rapidly and we were asked to have a party with the Sophomores. We agreed and everything went off smoothly. We watched our step this time as our treasury was at ebb tide. The Hallowe’en party given by the Juniors for the entire High School was the next event. The Freshmen nearly all came looking as hideous as any there. This was enjoyed by all but something was sure to happen and the Freshmen to have a part in it. This time the rope was pulled down from the flag pole. The next week two pupils from each class were appointed to see that the rope was replaced. Since that time the rope has been replaced but we believe not through the efforts of this committee. The next event w'as a party and of course we had a good time. Our class colors are yellow and white while our flower is the lily. Our motto is, “Mind Not the Breakers, Put straight Ahead,” and we are trying to do our duty by it. Our class has the name of being a very noisy one, and this is especially noticeable in the agriculture class. The boys seem possessed to handle the things lying on the desks and tables and of course this is very much against the wish of our teacher, Mr. Sheppard. One morning he was telling the boys not to handle the things lying on the tables and desks and about some one of the Freshmen who had broken the water hammer by their carelessness. One of the boys im- mediately replied, “What if some one did break a water hammer, that is nothing, I broke a wrinkle stretcher last night ’ Our English class is a model one, but a great many amussing things happen. One day when we were discussing whether it was more beneficial to live in the country or in the city, and were talking of the healthful advantages of the country, one of the boys arose and made the following statement, “Well I have smelled both city and country air and I can’t smell any difference. Our class is represented in the Literary Societies and nearly all belong to one of the Glee Clubs. Charlotte Zahrend, one of the members of our class, was chosen as the essayist by the Emersonian Literary Society to take part in the Spring contest, which is contested between the two societies. The Current Events, which we have every week in the High School, is taken part in by the Freshmen. Although this is the hardest task the Freshmen have, they do it readily. In conclusion, let it be said, our class takes a part in all the activities of the High School. CLASS POEM By E. B. The Freshmen Class of ’18 Is a very merry one We study hard, but also We have our share of fun. Old Leipsic High School should be proud To have a class so large The teachers should delighted be To have us in their charge. Sin-cer-e-ly we love our school We love our own home town; We love our country and our flag, Which never shall come down. We do not play with the big team But they always miss us, you see, If we do not attend the game; And cheer them on to victory. They know if they would win the game, A good fight must be made, They know it would be hard to make, Without the Freshmen’s aid. It is with great regard that we Think of the higher classmen Yet so high, they cannot but Respect the humble Freshmen. For they know that we all follow them, And when they leave with a sigh, They know that we’ll be here to do Our best, for old Leipsic High. THE DIFFERENCE The lightning bug is brilliant, But he hasn’t any mind. He wanders through creation With his headlight on behind. The measuring worm is different; When he goes out for pelf, He reaches to the limit, And then he humps himself. WEBSTER IANS ZEHRBACH—Debate. CRUIKSHANK—Essay. FRANKLIN—Oration. SCHOMAKER—Reading. Rosamond Bushong. Melvin Cook. Florence Franklin. Fay on a Nutter. LaRoy Zehrbach. Ray Dukes. William Bennett. Myrtle Donaldson. Robert Lugibihl. Rema Therwechter. Clarence Arnold. Helen Barger. Paul Dukes. Edna George. Robert Henry. Ix rta Lenhart. Bryan Miller. Ruth Parker. Neal Sackett. George Zeisloft. Russel Alder. Agnes Busher. Edwin Bohrer. Isa Bunn. Dortha Cruikshank. Isabelle Perry. Stewart Glancy. Glay Meyers. Hazel Nutter. Waldo Robison. Arthur Schey. Urban Otto. Helen Young. Don Cruikshank. Clarence Diemer. Gladys Henry. Edith Leinsetter. William Sherrard. Dee White. Eileen Waltner. Helen Schomaker. Lewis Brown. Mae Robins. Forest Berger. Lena Buckley. Dorthy Kuntz. Forest Lowry. Catharine Meyers. Mary Wagner. Golda Wise. Wilber Zerbach. Lester Armentrout. Mary Alt. Geneva Baker. Kathryn Devore. Ralph Fike. Cecil Hickerson. Annetta Harris. Velzora McDougle. Mary 0 ’Donnell. Ralph Prebble. Robert Riches. WEBSTERI AN LITERARY SOCIETY (By Louis Theo Brown.) To further the literary activity of America it is requested or in many states compulsory to have literary societies in the high schools and it is the utmost importance that all the schools take up this work in order to promote to the highest degree, the civilization of our country. Judging from the work of our literary societies the outlook for future accomplishments is certain that we shall obtain what we are striving for. It is our object to promote law and literary activity and will hold to our opinions until this is accomplished. Leipsic has two such societies, the Websterian and Emersonian. The former took its name from Noah Webster, the author of the English dictionary; the latter honors the name of R. W. Emerson, one of Americas greatest Essayists. The Websterian society began its first literary work on December 23, 1908. This meeting was called to order by Ray Leffler, after which the program consisting of songs by the school, recitations, piano duets, and essays was rendered by the members. After this program the meeting was adjourned without appointing any special time for the next meeting. On April 13, 1909 a special meeting was called for the election of a Debater, Reader,Essayist and Orator for the first oratorical contest to be held between the Websterians and the Emersonians. The process of rendering our literary programs at present is just the same as the first program with a few additional selections, namely, Witticisms, H. S. Items and Current Events. However all the members of the society do not give selections at the same program, but the society is divided into two sections, making a number appear on the stage only once out of two programs. Only our literary programs were given during the term of 1917-18. The officers for the year were: Ray Dukes, President and Helen Schomaker Secretary. The custom of our oratorical contest has been followed since the first year and a silver cup is given to the society having the majority of points averaged through the year and at the contest. The following were elected as contestants for the term 1917-18 for the Websterian Society: Essayist, Don Cruik-shank; Debater, LaRoy Zehrbach; Reader, Helen Schomaker; Orator, Florence Franklin. The cup was won by the Websterians for this term and was also held by our society for the last four years and we are trying our best that our society may never reduce its accomplishments. EMERSON IANS HUMMON—Debate. S. WHITE—Oration. ZAHKEND—Essay. II. WHITE—Reading. Charles Hoffman. Francis Ward. Clayton Farnsworth. Margaret Miller. Harry Wilson. Earl Veitch. Robert Sheely. Dora Potts. Freddie Rayle. Bob Edwards. Florence Stout. Earl Harmon. Serge White. Opal Alder. Don George. Mono Kelley. Edna Robins. Thelma Schweitzer. John Wagner. Roy Ward. Catherine Young. Mac Hummon. Nina Miller. Hazel Pfister. Zella Spitnale. Eliza Casteel. Catherine Wooddell. Helen White. Mable Farnsworth. Bill Evers. Evelyn Harmon. Dale Hummon. Zelma Lenhart. Mary Meyers. Norman Pfister. Harry Arnold. Leland Wallen. John Peach. Mae Lenard. Clara Henry. Dorothy Ludwig. Josephine Meyers. Rhoda Castleman. Charlotte Zahrend. Isa Trott. Freda Heck. Harry Houghton. Joe Bushong. Elah Deck. Robert Dukes. William Schomaker. Charles Geyer. Dorothia Karcher. Gladys Zehrbach. Gladys Reece. Elizabeth Edwards. Helen Preble. Florence Clevidence. Iona Bennett. EMERSONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY (By H. N. P., ’19) The Emersonian Literary Society was organized in 1903 by Prof. Buckingham. The constitution orders that the officers of this society be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Critic and Sergeant-at-Arms. Any member of the Emersonian Society is eligible to any office except the Freshmen, who are not permitted to be President or ICritic. The exercises at each Literary Program consists of: Declamations, Essays, Orations, Extemporaneous speaking, Debate and Music. The motto of the Society is “Live, Love and Rule” which means “Live to exist, Love to cherish, and Rule to control.” The Society practices all three, but the Websterians do not agree as to the last one. The first meeting of the Emersonian Society was held Nov. 24, 1908. The meeting was called to order by the President, John Harris, with Pauline Edmister as Secretary. This meeting was a great success. At this time a contest was arranged to be held annually between the Emersonians and Websterians. A beautiful silver cup being the trophy. The contestants were chosen thus: Reader, Essayist and Debater by the society and the orator by the faculty. The contestants for the first contest were: Reader, Marie Karcher; Essayist, Vivian Cottingham; Debater, Frank Hoffman; orator, John Harris. The result of the contest was not quite to the liking of the Emersonians as they secured only the Recitation, but while they were discouraged, they resolved to do better the next time. During the year 1909-10 the Emersonians had a number of exceptionally good programs. Meetings were held regularly and each member took an active part in the work. The contestants of the inter-society contest were: Reader, Marion Cottingham; Essayist, Marie Karcher; Debate, Neil Kerr; Orator, Ray Dibble. Again the Emersonians were disa-pointed. The Society began preparing for battle early and declared they would catch the Websterians unawares at the next contest. The year 1910-11 had a slow beginning, but much good work was done by this Society. The number of members were increased and very good programs were rendered. The contestants were: Reader, Etna Moorehead ; Essayist, Neil Kerr; Debater, Florence White; Orator, Pauline Edmister. The contest resulted in a tie, each Society winning two points. During 1912-13 things did not seem to have a good beginning, but a “bad beginning and a good ending” so say the Emersonians. They pledged themselves to do their best each bearing in mind, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” ; I I If 1 d I | M 1 ft j li M ( Hj l:|| ■ |-.i| i‘l ||l (I In 1913-14 a few more rules were made. This time the Emersonians were the winnrs of the silver cup, the contest- ants being, Reader, Ogreta Devore; Essayist, Beatrice Mathias; Debater, Leona Wise, Orator, Earl Bright. One of the Websterians was heard to say, “Of course we do not expect to get it all the time.” We wonder. 1914-15 had its ups and downs.,The Emersonians were kept busy wondering whom to put on for the contest and after much hard work they selected, Reader, Leona Wise; Essayist Maud Pfister; Debater, Raymond Smith, Orator, Raymond Pund. In 1915-16 the Emersonians had many well rendered programs, each one showed improvement over the preceding one? The contestants tvere: Reader, Marguerite Adrain Essayist, Robert Edwards; Debater, Maud Pfister, Orator, Bernice Alder. During 1916-17 much talk was going on as who was to take part in the contest. A meeting was called and the following contestants were chosen: Reader,Thelma Schweitzer Essay.st, Dorothy Abbott; Debater, Serge White; Orator, Olive Donaldson. During the past four years the Websterians have been the holders of the cup. This term 1917-18 many well rendered programs have been given. The officers being: President, Robert Edwards; Secretary, Thelma Schweitzer Critic, Helen Pfister, Treasurer, John Wagner; Editor, Serge White; Sergeant at Arms Leland Wallen. The first meeting of this term was held November 2,1917 Only four were held during the year, the last one Feb. 7 1918. The Emersonian enrollment for 1917-18 is 72. At a meeting called for the purpose of choosing the contestants the following were chosen: Reader, Helen White; Essayist, Charlotte Zahrend; Debater, Mack Hummon and Serg3 White, the Orator, was chosen by the faculty. Here’s to the Emersonians! May they ever “Live, Love and Rule” CLASS PLAV Cast of Characters Prof. Peterkin Pepp, a nervous wreck..........Serge White Mr. C. B. Buttonbuster, a giddy butterfly of forty e'ight..................................Bob Edwards Howard Green, his son, who had the court change his name.............................Charles Hoffman Sim Batty, the police force of Collegetown.....Ray Dukes Peddler Benson, working his way through school ....................................Don Cruikshank Noisy Fleming, just out of high school..........Dee White Pink Hatcher, athletic sophomore.........Clarence Diemer Buster Brown, a vociferous junior............Melvin Cook Betty Gardner, the professor’s ward......Helen Schomaker Aunt Minerva Boulder, his housekeeper from Skow- hegan, Maine ........................ Florence Stout Petunia Muggins, the hired girl.............Isabelle Perry Olga Stopski, the new teacher of folk dancing Eileen Waltner Kitty Clover, a collector of souvenirs........Gladys Henry Vivian Drew, a college belle.................Fayona Nutter Irene Van Hilt, a social leader..........Edith Leinsetter Carolyn Hay, a happy little freshman. .Rosamond Bushong Act I—Prof. Pepp’s residence on the college campus. The apening day of school. A trip to Russie. Father comes to college. Act II—Same scene as Act I. Father is hazed. Surrounded by the Nihilists. Bombs and Bumski. Act HI—Same scene. A garden party by moonlight. Celebrating the football victory. Bonfire and parade. Father the football hero. The serenade. Aunt Minerva on the warpath. A double wedding. MV PONY My pony is my helper I shall not flunk. He maketh me to have good translations He leadeth me to pleasant phrases, He restoreth my grades, He leadeth me in the paths of knowledge, For my grades sake, Yea, though I plow through Caesar and Virgil, I shall fear no evil For thou art with me. In spite of Miss Chorpening Thou coverest my head with distinction. My grades run high, Surely wisdom and glory Shall follow me all The years of my course And I shall not dwell In L. H S. forever. BASE BALL The season of 1918 promises to be one of importance to L. H. S. when the coach called for practice. 25 hard working fellows went to the field. Although we lost several players by graduationand one by enlistment, we have a few men to build the team around. Hummon is a fine first baseman and his batting average grows in every game. Lugibihl, as good a little infielder as is in any High School. White anexperienced infielder and fairly proficient with the bat. Wagner and Evers, both experienced men form the invir cible battery. Edwards is a new man at second but is able to do his share. Hoffman is an old man at the game and hisprospects are bright. Around these men the invincible team is built. Much credit must be given to Manager Edwards for the good schedule. April 12, Continental at Leipsic. April 19, Leipsic at Continental. May 3, Columbus Grove at Leipsic. May 10, Leipsic at Columbus Grove. May 17, Leipsic at Napoleon. May 24, Alumni Lamond Evers, C, ’20 Serge White, 3B, T8 Robert Lugibihl, SS, ’19. Mack Hummon, IB, ’19 Bob Edwards, 2B, 18 Charles Hoffman, LF, 18 Ray Dukes, CF, 18 Earl Veitch, RF, 18 John Wagner, P, 18 Clarence Diemer, P, 18 George Zeisloft, Util., ’20 BASKET BALL Last year was our first attempt at basket ball and it surely was a successful one. The team went through the season with 10 victories and 1 defeat. The big surprise of the season came when our team was entered in the state tournament at Delaware. In the first game played with Bloom ville we won, the score being 36-20. The second game played with Elyria (which had a very strong team) we lost the score being 14-15. The close score showed the fighting spirit of the boys. By graduation we lost the main cog of our machine. The team was built around this man and of course Parker was a great loss to us. Despite this a large number of men turned out when the call came for practice. This year’s team has had little chance to show its ability. The building in which we held games the previous years was occupied, and alas, no basket ball.But to show they were game, the boys traveled to Ottawa several times and practiced on their floor, but this was soon given up. The team was entered in the basket ball tournament at Bluffton on March 8-9. In the first game McClure beat us by the score of 36-22. Considering the opposing team this is quite a good showing, as MdClure finished third in the tournament. In the second game the boys showed the old form beating Vaughnsville 26-25. Considering the advantages our team was under, old L. H. S. is proud of her basket ball boys. GAMES, 1916-17 L. H. S. 59 Ti H ft McClure 16. 1916-17 I, TT c- 14 1917-18 Parker, C., ’17, Capt. Edwards, R. F., ’18. Hummon L. F., ’19. Evers, R. G., ’20. Earl Harmon, L. F. ’18 Bennett, L. G., ’19. Ti H ft Q9 Hummon, C., ’19. Edwards, R. F., ’18, Farnsworth, L. F., Evers, R. G., ’20. Bennett, L. G., ’19. Lugibihl, Sub., ’19. George, Sub., ’19. Ti H ft Ti H 9 fiO Tj H S Tj TT S 34 T, W S 9P T r TT q qfi L. H. S. 37 — Alumni 16 Total 453 85 YELLS HURRAH Tige, Tige, Tige Sis, Sis, Sis Boom, boom, boom, ahah Lcipsic, Leipsic, Leipsic Rah, rah, rah, rah Leipsic High, Leipsic High Rah, rah, rah, rah Leipsic High, Leipsic High Rah, rah, rah, rah, Leipsic High, Leipsic High HURRAH Leipsic High Hurrah, Hurrah Leipsic High Hurrah, Hurrah Hurrah, Hurrah Leipsic High School Rah, Rah, Rah Hyki, Hyki Leipsic Leipsic, Leipsic, Leipsic V Team rah, Team rah Rah, rah, Team. Mrs. Nellie Bowman White Mrs. Kittie Koons Powell Anna McClung Olive Werner Emmett Reed Mrs. Retta Steward Graham Clyde Edwards Charles Buckley Edward V. Leffler (dec) Hattie Workman George Baughman Mrs. Mae Emery White Harry Levison ALUMNI 1883—Supt. A. B. Spach William Burkholder 1886—Supt. I. L. Harmon Mrs. Jennie Raynor Morgan Mrs. Carrie Armstrong Ensworth 1887—Supt. I. L. Harmon Mrs. Elizabeth Foulk Edmister J. B. McClung (dec) 1889—Supt. L. S. Lafferty C. H. Leffler Augustus McClish Mrs. Lillian Edward s Emery 1891—Supt. C. M. Lewis. 1892—Supt. C. M. Lewis 1893—Supt. C. M. Lewis Mrs. Lolo Switzer Biddle 1894—Supt. C. M. Lewis Mrs. Gay Funkey Perry Mrs. Edyth Timmerman Sterling Mrs. Blanch Rose Irish (dec) I). N. Powell I). A. McClung C. C. Switzer I). M. Leffler Mrs. Ada Timmerman Cass Emmett Foulk William R. Baughman Mrs. Isabel Fisher Iluttinger Mrs. Lulu Eckenrode Evans Charles Edwards Mrs. Ella Leffler Kennedy Clyde LeRoy Smith Lucy Hanthorn Charles Brown Mrs. Mary Eberly Varner Earl Edwards Rolla Firestine Mrs. Bertha Barton Frey John Werner Clyde Carter Mrs. Jessie Newman Ross Mrs. Bessie Sherrard Kuntz Alva Baker Ray Prentiss Mrs. Mae Henderson Schultz Mrs. Adaline Werner Fogle 1896—Supt. C. M. Lewis 13S7— Supt. C. J. Luxmore Edwin Foulk Louis Levison Mrs. Myrtle Bright Meyers Mrs. Maude Edwards Spencer 18G8 —Supt. C. J. Luxmore Lelia Townsend Mrs. Ada Archer McLain Mrs. Jennie Baughman Simonds(dec) 1900—Supt W. S. Sackett Bessie McClung Mrs. Gussie Ernsberger Buttermore 1801—Supt. W. S Sackett Guy Nutter Mrs. Olive Irwin Lcvcnderfer 1902—Supt. W. S. Sackett Joe Bowman Nathan Baker Mrs. Jessie Kirk Cook Charles Harris Reese E. Tulloss Mack Maple Mrs. Delia Whittington Seiple Mrs. Clara Foulk Huffman Seneca Dotterer Mrs. Myrtle Reed Bear Mrs. Mertie Peckinpaugh Baughman « • 1 • . . . • Simon Maple Mrs. Hallie Switzer Hanselman Mrs. Fannie Watters Buckland Mrs. Nellie Dotterer Billingsley Dyke Nutter Mrs. Maude Lafferty Bartow Mrs. Blanche Place Crites Simon Hummon Lloyd Lafferty Mrs. Bertha Cline Coleman Mrs. Clara Mack Prentiss Pearl Watters Mrs. Essie Young Ilathorn 1903—Supt. W. S. Sackett Albert Bohrer Frances Carter Roy Pontius Mrs. Anna Kirt Kelley Amelia Stechschulte 1899—Supt W. S. Sackett O. P. Edwards Sarah McClung James McClung Edward Peckinpaugh Mrs. Mabel Askam Barron Mrs. Ethel Ramsey Bell Samuel Weave r William Davenport Harry Hoffman Mrs. Marie Zahrend Harris Bessie Payne Mrs. Callie Hoffman Crawfis Mrs. Olive Hyde Schey John Hyde Della Baughman Ira Mack Mrs. Nellie Sherrard Simonds Mrs. Clara Dadd Cripe Hazel Kuntz Lon Morrey Serge Lowry Marie Karcher Ora Ncdd enriep Ray Leffler John Harris Margaret Kelley Marie Franklin Helen Edwards (dec) Mildred Edminster Rozena Goodman Clarence Conrad Irvin Swaninger 1904— Supt. W. S. Sackett Rolla Hoffman Mrs. Nellie Mack Kratzer Newton Kurtz 1905— Supt. W. S. Sackett Mrs. Cora Kratzer Rosenberger 1C06—Supt W. S. Sackett Hazel Glancy Cara Hutchinson 1107—Supt. W. S. Sackett Fred Perry Mrs. Ruth Corf man Cook 1808—Supt. W. S. Sackett Loretta Schoemaker Mrs. Nellie Ritz Kinscl Katherine Cripe 1910—Supt. H A. Lind Marie Glancy Charles Wagner 1912—Supt. H A. Lind Vera Folk Mrs. Violet Preble nee Brooks Rolland Mack Ralph Hatch Mrs. Florence Rayle nee White Roy Kratzer Mrs. Etha Kratzer Krauss Mary Kuntz Mrs. Ada Kratz Ilummon Florence Kuntz Mrs. Myrtle Burke Edwards Martha Sproul Mrs. Maude Kratz Davenport Henry Ladd Glenn Hoffman Ed Glancy Lenore Karcher Floy Hyatt Mrs. Althea Kurtz Erickson Mrs. Myrtle Mack Pfister Ray Dibble Mrs. Grace Townsend Ackerman Mrs. Anna Goodman Williams Evert Kratz Doyle White 1911—Supt. H. A. Lind Vincent Wortman Frank Hoffman Mrs. Pauline Hall nee Edmister (Who issued the first annual, called “Vestige”) Homer Whisler Glenn Kratzer Mae Hoffman Ruth White Mrs. Lucile Werner Smith Gale Ritz Ward McAllister Paul Robinson Lucile Franklin Mrs. Florence Cole Ramsey Marjorey Welsh Hollis Atkinson Gordon Smith Crville Hook Guy Hummon Carl Ve; Herbert Berger Oscar Kunert Elizabeth Burkholder Mary Feister Nina McKeen Mrs. Etha Nemire Sheidler Mrs. Bonwavia Rex Hendrickson Mrs. Gladys Trott McAllister Lawrence Schomaker Roy Cook Foster Hoffman Marguerite Adrain Ethel Hummon Helen Pfister Mable White Gertrude Laser Dorothy Abbott Lela Ferral Garnet Berry 1913— Supt A. C Alleshouse Mrs. Hazel Goodman McLish Mrs. Rachael Quackenboss Unger Donaldson Edwards Clarence Hoffman Paul Place Winifred Pfister 1914— Supt A C. Alleshouso Bernice Franklin Nina Alford Beatrice Mathias Verda White Raymond Light Boyd Bach milya Dean Moorehead 1915— Supt. A. C. Alleshouse Worth Coutney Raymond Pund Ogreta DeVore Florence Harris Etna Moorehead Catherine O’Donnell Laura Sherck Mrs. Ethel Trott Young Raymond Smith 3916—Supt. A C Alleshouse Leon Edwards Clarence Stechschulte Gertrude Bell Esty Mack Agnes Silvester Helen Lamont 1917—Supt. W. E Edwards Ford Scheidler Madge Bach Olive Donaldson Horace Parker Mrs Edith Hummon Clinger Ethel Fike Roy Wagner John Adrain Ruth Kissel Neva Ruhl Mary Maple Ruth Jacobs Earl Bright . Ralph Konst Harry Young Serge Leffler Raymond Kelley Floyd Wagner Chloe Dukes Ada Herman Lavina Mosher Francis O'Donnell Lucile Thirwechter Mrs. Geneva Whisler Thompson Leona Wise Bernard George Bernice Alder Neva Ilashbarger Maud Pfister Dott Spitnale Marie Fike Harold Kratzer Delia George Clair Hummon Eleanor Schroeder The Scientific Ages Hipparchus was an ancient bold, He loved to gaze at stars; He guessed the action of our sun, But mixed it up with mars. Then Ptolemy came, another man, With things to tell to us; He found out how the moon goes ’round, The lucky little cuss. And then a time with no great, Till Brache took his seat; He found out what makes bed-bugs bite, He had the others beat. Then Kepler figured up some laws, About that gravitation; And it’s enough to set you mad, Yes, even all the nation. Then came a man of great renown, Galileo his name; He told us how the world goes round, And gathered lots of fame. Then Newton summed the others up, A master mind had he, You know the apple hit his head, I’m glad it wasn’t me. They’re all great men, so Sheppard says, But I would like to sa I wish I knew as much as all, I’d tell it a different way. R. R. S. Joke Editor, C. C. Diemer. CT- _ . ‘I’ . ...... - rnmmm ■ - Earl Veitch: “Did’nt Noah make the arc-light (lite'l For Men For Boys Sheppard: “By the way does any one know what, age was called the dark period.” Don Cruikshank, (the brains of the class): “Cicero Period.” You might imagine how difficult it was to plaster Paris, but what do you think of the advertising committee canvassing Leipsic. If war is what Sherman said it was, oh, tell me what is Cicero. “As I sit in my seat in Cicero, Thinking of the words I do not know, The teacher straight-forth called out my name Then I rise to show her I’m game; Ctec h s c h u lte C j THE LEADING CLOTHIERS 1 ‘ 1 But my knees they clatter and I’m chilled to the bone, Then all she say’s, ‘You’re wanted on the phone’.” Patriotism She: “Why weren’t you at the station with the car to meet me as usual?” Serge White: “My dear, you ought to get in the habit of some meetless days.” In Training Charley Hoffman: “Halt there.” Astonished: “What’s the matter?” Captain Charley: “Your horse’s hind legs are out of step with the forelegs.” Leipsic, - Ohio Proposition XXIII Required: To prove that a Freshman is not worth two cents. THOS. H. WHISLER Our Motto Is: “Ssrvice, Quality and a Square Deal.” Proof: A Freshman is a baby. (That needs no Leipsic, Ohio proof.) A baby is a crier. (Ask any married man.) A crier is one sent. (As everyone knows.) One cent is not worth two cents. (That’s common sense.) Q. E. D. A Freshman is not worth two cents. Sheppard in Chemistry. “The hardest thing in the world is the diamond. One of the ball players. “Oh. I found that out when I first slid bases.” CAUNTER S GARAGE GEORGE F. SCWEITZER FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING Ambulance Services Leipsic, Ohio A. A. Caunter, Prop. TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES Battery Charging, Auto Livery Both Phones LEIPSIC, OHIO Ralph Fikc: “Do you like corn on the ear?” Charles Geyer: “Don’t know. Never had one there.” I See Teacher, in German class: ’’Decline, ein glass beer.” T. P. KELLEY For Ward : “I never have and never will.” INSURANCE Helen B. “Do you love me dear?” John: “Dearly, sweetheart” Helen B.: “Would you die for me?” John: “No my pet, mine is undying love.” Fire, Lightning, Tornado, Plate Glass, Automobile Life, Health, Accident and Surety Bonds, Hail Office Kober Bui’ding Both Phones Leipsic, Ohio . YOURS FOR EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY. For Plumbing, Tinning, Spouting and Heating, see Mrs. E. V. Edminister S. D. KUNERT Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic, Ohio TiieJemco ElectricMotor Go. Manufacturers of TEWCO PORTABLE ELECTRIC DRILLS GRINDERS, BUFFERS and POLISHERS SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS Factory and Offices LEIPSIC, OHIO, U. S. A. A Toast to Our Boys in the Army Here’s to our boys, the noble three, Who will give their lives for liberty, And fight for our country, if need be so To bring about the human right you know. Here’s to our boys the noble three, The e are none considered wiser, To fight for the cause of liberty, And help lick the Kaiser. Compliments of RAMPE STORE CO. GENERAL MERCHANDISE “My plate is damp,” complained Ray Dukes at the Junior and Senior banquet. “Hush, whispered Eileen W. “That’s They serve small portions in war times.’’ your soup. TONY RINELLA CONFECTIONARY PARLOR Candies Cigars WINKLERS For VINCENT WEAVER S BARBER SHOP UP-TO-DATE FOOTWEAR Leipsic District Service Class 1 It Beats the Devil There is a code of morals in hell. Some behave badly and some behave well. Comparatively speaking one shade is a saint, Comparatively speaking, another one aint. Good shades are soon permitted to die, And take their departure for regions on high. While those who have lived in the b'ackness of sin, Are exiled from hell and sent to Berlin. A mosquito lit on a Fresman’s head, And settled down to drill. He bored away for half an hour. Until he broke his bill. The Standard Auto Accessory Co. Convert your regular Ford wheels, into Demountables Four minutes to make a wheel change. No soiled clothing or dirty hands. Price for complete set with 30 x 5% inch span wheel $12.00. Price with 30 x 3 inch span wheel $9.00. Leipsic, Ohio m. A.H.BARF R DENTIST Lcipsic, Oh o WANT ADS Anti fat—Hippo Waland. A real man—Kate Schomaker. More definite ideas—Mr. Sheppard. Some bleaching powders—Ruth Parkzr. A little more height—Sy Armentrout. A few more Deshler girls—Senior boys. A little p’aetf in Physics—Bob Edwards. A new way to comb my hair—Gladys Henry. A diamond ring (why not?)—Maggie Miller. Some nice Romance (to read)—Isabella Perry. ounch of girls to jolly me—Don Cruikshank. Less wit (if that’s what it is)—Hard Hoffman. A good brain food, such as fish—Sophomores. Front seats In Chemistry (bad eyes)— Senior girls. A cure for heart ache (or headache)—Earl Veitch. A letter from France (or a package)—Eileen Waltner. Hair crimpers (old rags will do)—He’en Barger. A night watchman—Miss Light and Miss Reynolds. A box of candy (anything sweet)—Thelma Schweitzer. A few ponies, with harness—Cicero and German Class. Eight nights in a week (none dateless) — Slim Farnsworth A new tablet for notes (why not use wireless) — Doc White A housekeeper (what’s the jnatter with Kate) — Freddie Rayle A Toast to Our Boys in the Army Here’s to our boys, the noble three, Who will give their lives for liberty, And fight for our country, if need be so To bring about the human right you know. Here’s to our boys the noble three, Thc e are none considered wiser, To fight for the cause of liberty, And help lick the Kaiser. “My plate is damp,” complained Ray Dukes at the Junior and Senior banquet. “Hush,” whispered Eileen W. “That’s your soup. They serve small portions in war times.” on a Rccmy Porch And have a big out door living room that will give you more summer pleasure than all the rest of thehouse combined. And it won’t cost much either. We’ve every kind of pillar —simple and elaborate — os well as oil other details you'll need. Think this over seriously. Leipsic Lumber 2 Coal Co. EVERYTHING FOR BUILDERS Wall Board, Lumber, Sash, Doors, Glass, Siding, Ceiling, Flooring, Finish, Lath, Plaster, Etc. Compliments of DR. W. S. YEAGER Leipsic, Ohio C. W. FOGEL VETERINARIAN Leipsic, Ohio C. A. HIEGEL Grain Seed Coal Leipsic, - Ohio An editor received this letter from a Freshie. “Kindly tell me why a girl always closes her eyas when a fellow kisses her?” To which the editor replied: “If you will send us your photograph we may bi able to tell you the reason.” Love your neighbors. You can always get more out of them that way. When the rooster crows at sunshine In that strident tone of his Then the weather either changes Or remains just as it is. S. M. DOTTERER THE RELIABLE JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST Leipsic, Ohio When you need anything in Dry-Goods, Ready-to-wear, Floorcoverings or Groceries, call on JAQUA a MIESSE Leipsic, Ohio Tommy: “What makes the moon get full?” Tommy’s pep : “Rushing the dipper, I suppose.” “What’s this, waiter?” “Tt’s bean roup, air.” “I don’t care what it’s been (beanl; what the deu.e is it now ? LEIPSIC OTTAWA DESHLER North Western Ohio Light Co. Leipsic District L. 0. Farnsworth,Mgr. LIGHT HEAT POWER The teacher of natural geography directed all her pupils to write a definition of the word “geyser”. Willie evolved this definition: “A kaiser is a disturbance of the earth’s surface.” Dry Goods Coats Suits THE J. J. GELTZ CO. Rugs Linoleum Carpets Little Sy Don’t you cry You’ll grow bigger By and By. Draperies Groceries Notions . . . Ready to Wear STARLING BROTHERS Druggists KODAKS and SUPPLIES SAN TOX and NYAL AGENCY’S Patronage We Appreciate Your WINDLES STUDIO Compliments to the class of 1918 HIGH CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS It Beats the Devil There is a code of morals in hell. Some behave badly and some behave well. Comparatively speaking one shade is a saint, Comparatively speaking, another one aint. Good shades are soon permitted to die, And take their departure for regions on high. While those who have lived in the blackness of sin, Are exiled from hell and sent to Berlin. A mosquito lit on a Fresman’s head, And settled down to drill, lie bored away for half an hour. Until he broke his bill. Eat At The Royal Restaurant Meals, Lunch, and Confectionaries Ed Buttermore, Prop. Leipsic, Ohio DR. E. V. BURNS DENTIST Thursday and Friday Leipsic, Ohio a. w. BELL We are half soling more than twice as many shoes as we did a year ago. We’ll give you good work, prompt service and reasonable prices. Leipsic, Ohio THE H. a W. SHOE STORE “The Store That Satisfies EVERYTHING IN THE LINE OF FOOTWEAR Leipsic, Ohio The “Fair Play” Newspaper of Putnam County THt HOME PAP PUTNAM COUNTY With which is consolidated the Leipsic Tribune, April 20, 1918 Will Enter Its Forty-First Year of Service on July 26 Has Been Here As Long- as Some of Us and Longer Than Most of Us This Annual Produced by Our Presses and is a Sample of the High Class Work That May be Secured From Our Services George “Jimmy” Smith Editor and Owner Leipsic, Ohio « ... j 'i t±'r . V v . .';n -____� . - • •3T - yy “ •'«, f- - o'% M� , ■'llj fea S®5 .� 5r •'“ v’ ' ffc ♦ ' 1; gl r ■ V- - rfnP lIb Ic3s® wi£ ■ a a X- rfitfciaAi JSL - • � V. T w — «ar C .7 j t i ;;