Liberty Benton High School - Liberty Bell Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1944 volume:

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In addition to her duties as principal, Miss Mac has been our science teacher, senior class adviser, Booster Board adviser, head of the stamp and bond drive, annual sponsor, Pep Club sponsor, and director of girls' physical education. nyoerinfenofenlf This was Mr. Broyles' first year at Liberty. During this time, he has won many friends throughout the school and township. Mr. Broyles received his A. B. degree from Rio Grande College and completed his M. A. degree at Miami University. He is a firm believer of a well organized school and under his leadership much has been accomplished. Mr. Broyles says, Scholarship comes first, other things are secondary. He taught American Problems, First Aid, and coached both football and basketball. He was a member of the Hancock County Society for Crippled Children and the Coun- ty Senior Scholarship Committee. MARJORIE MCGRANAHAN 0'LClfLgy FIRST ROW: Bernice Ray, Grace Ruppright, Josephine Wilson, Lucille Whisler, Mary Fox, Elizabeth Harpst. SECOND ROW: George Broyles, Agnes Dinsmore, Helen Bradley, Marjorie McGranahan, Doris Barr, Wade Knight, Merrit Monson. Miss Harpst received an A. B, degree from Findlay College. She also attended Bowling Green State University and the University of Colorado. She teaches Latin, English, and library. Miss Dinsmore attended Ohio State Uni- versity and received a B. S. degree from Bowling Green State University. She teaches Home Economics. Mrs. Whisler received an A. B. degree from Oberlin College. She has also attended Athens University, Bowling Green State Uni- versity, and Findlay College. She is the commercial teacher. Mrs. Wilson has attended Bluffton Coll- ege, University of Michigan, University of Colorado, Bowling Green State University, and received an A. B. degree from Findlay College. She teaches geography, history, social science, and English. Mr. Knight received an A. B, degree from Wittenberg College, B. E. and M. A. de- grees from the University of Cincinnati. He has also attended Findlay College. He is the mathematics teacher. Mr. Monson graduated from Ohio State University and received a B. S. degree. He is the agriculture teacher. Miss Barr attended Bowling Green State University. She is the first grade teacher. Mrs. Bradley graduated from Wittenberg College, Miami University, and Bowling Green State University. She teaches reading, history, geography, writing, and physical education in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Miss Ruppright graduated from Ohio Northern University. She teaches English, arithmetic, science, and art. Miss Fox received a B. S. degree from Bowling Green State University. She teaches seventh and eighth grade English, and high school music. Mrs. Ray attended Ohio Northern Uni- versity. She is the second and third grade teacher. 3 E S 3 5 , Q Wm y ,W -X wi...,p. KW ,W m...........W. . . 4.., 1 . -W, . eniom O F F l C E R S President .,...... .........,......,............. ..... R u th Simon Vice President ..... ....... M ax Ridge Secretary .,,,.., ..,.. M ary Swisher Treasurer .,,... ...... M ortha Brobst 64155 cjgbfory History is being made every day. History is a headache to most students, but not that made by the class of 44 . lt is history that will long be remembered. We began making history in the year l94O when eleven students from Benton Ridge, three from Findlay, and twenty-three from Liberty entered the freshman class. Our ballots were cast and the following officers were elected: president, Bill Shaw, vice president, Don Rower, secretary, Martha Wentz, treasurer, Dick West, stu- dent council, Max Ridge. Our adviser was Miss Miller. We had a class party at the home of Naomi Ackerman. We entertained the student body at our ossembly program with a skit entitled, Courtesy. ' CLARAJANE BOLANDER Columbus Grove l, Girls' Chorus 2, F.H.A. 2, 4, Pep Club 3, 4. During the year we lost several students. They were: Naomi Ackerman, Mary Schey, Maxine Emahiser, Janette Parkins, Olethia Parkins, Sara Ewing, Bill Shaw, and Hugh Burrows. Having become acquainted with high school life, we entered our second year as sophomores in September, l94l. ln this eventful year, we elected Max Ridge as president, Dick West, vice presi- dent, Martha Brobst, secretary and treas- urer. Max Ridge and Marjorie Kuhlman represented us on the student council. Mr. Dreisbach was chosen to be adviser. When he resigned his teaching position, Miss Leonard acted as adviser. Mary Wittenmyer, Ethel Sparrowe, and La Verne Augsburger joined us this year. lContinued on Page 4Ol MARTHA BROBST Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Orch- estra l, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus l, 2, Sextet Z, Ensemble 3, 4, Trio 2, 3, 4, Hall Hostess l, Office Girl 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4, Pep Club Z, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 4, Annual Staff 4, Foreign Language l, Dram- atics Club l, Billy's Goat l, Hobgoblin House l, Bolts and Nuts 3, Here Comes Charlie 4, Class Secy.-Treas. 2, Class Treas. 4, County Scholarship Team 2, Maid of Honor. MARJORIE HUFFMAN F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Secy. F.H.A. 45 Newspaper Staff 45 Annual Staff 45 Pep Club 2, 3, 4. KATHRYN LOROCHE F.H.A. l, 2, 3, 45 President of F.H.A, 45 President of Pep Club 45 Pep Club 2, 3, 45 Newspaper Staff 45 Annual Staff 4. CLYDE RADER F.F.A. l, 2, 3, 45 F.F.A. Secy. Z, 45 F,F.A, Pres. 35 Football 3, 45 Bolts and Nuts 35 Here Comes Charlie 45 Annual Staff 3, 45 Booster Board 45 Booster Board Pres. 45 Track l5 Class Vice Pres. 35 May Day Escort. Day Escort. Chorus 3. MARJORIE KUHLMAN F.H.A. l, 25 Girls' Chorus l, 2, 35 Orchestra l, 2, 35 Stu- dent Council 2, 35 Pep Club Z, 3, 45 Bolts and Nuts 35 Here Comes Charlie 45 Dra- matics Club l5 Mixed Chorus 3. REED OBERHOLTZER Football l, 2, 3, 45 Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 45 Here Comes Charlie 45 Softball l, 2, 3, 45 F.F.A. 2, 3, 45 May Day Escort. MAX RIDGE Football l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Track l5 Softball l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council l, 25 Foreign Language Club l5 Orchestra l, 25 Mixed Chorus l, 25 Boys' Chorus l, 25 Dramatics Club l5 Bolts and Nuts 35 Here Comes Charlie 45 Class Pres. 2, 35 Class Vice Pres. 45 Annual Staff 45 Master of Cere- monies. eniom KENNETH BUSHONG Arcadia l, 2, 35 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper Staff 45 Here Comes Charlie 45 Projection- ist 45 Aviation Class 45 May TH ELMA CRAMER Pep Club 3, 45 F.H.A. l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 45 Annual Staff 45 Mixed BETTY CRAMER Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 35 F.H.A. l, 2, 35 Pep Club 2, 3, 45 Cheer- leader 2, 35 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper Staff 45 Bolts and Nuts 35 Here Comes Charlie 45 Camp Fire l5 Office Secy. 3, 45 May Day Attendant. MARY DOLL Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Ensemble 3, 45 Pep Club 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 35 Library 35 Newspaper Staff 3, 45 An- nual Staff 3, 45 F.H.A, l, 25 Dramatics Club l5 President of Girls' Chorus 45 Secy.- Treas, of Girls' Chorus 35 Office Secy. 45 May Queen. FANNIE SMALTZ Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus I, 2, Orches- tra I, 2, 3, 4, String Quartet I, String Trio 2, Sextet 2, Ensemble 3, 4, Library Club 2, 3, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, For- eign Language Club I, Dra- matics Club I, BiIIy's Goat I, Bolts and Nuts 3, Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, Booster Board 4, Booster Board Vice Pres. 4, County Scholarship Team I, Moy Day Attendant. MARTHA WENTZ F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus I, Z, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Girls' Ensemble 3, 4, Secy. of Class I, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club I, Treasurer of F.H.A. 2, Historian of F.H.A. 3, Secy.- Treas. of Girls' Chorus 4. IOLA WILKINSON Library Club 2, 3, Pep Club 3, 4, F.H.A. I, 2, 3, Bolts and Nuts 3, Here Comes Charlie 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, May Day Attendant. eniom SARAH RIDGE F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club I, Glee Club I, 2, 3, Historian of F.H.A. 4, Pep Club 4, Bolts and Nuts 3, Here Comes Charlie 4. RUTH SIMON Bloomdale I, 2, Miller City 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Bolts and Nuts 3, Annual Staff 4, Lib- rarian 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Class Pres. 4. DON ROWER Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Foreign Language Club I, Bolts and Nuts 3, Here Comes Charlie 4, Class Vice Pres. I, F.F.A. Vice Pres. 3, 4, F.F.A. 2, 3, 4, Class Secy.-Treas. 3, Soft- ball I, Z, 3, 4, May Day Escort. RUTH SIMS F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 2. MARY SWISHER Girls 'Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus I, 2, Trio 3, 4, Sextet 2, Ensemble 3, 4, Library Club 2, Foreign Lan- guage Club I, 2, Newspaper Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Office Girl 2, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Class Secy. 4, Dramatics Club I, Campfire I, May Day Attendant. DICK WEST Basketball I, 2, Football 2, 3, 4, Class Treas. I, Class Vice Pres. 2, F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. Sentinel 4, May Day Escort. MARY WITTENMYER Glenwood I, Mt. Blanchard 2, F.H.A. 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Library Club 3, Ensemble 4, May Day Attendant. A precipitate perhaps? Just a pass time. Cyclops peeks. Don't let it escape. Service with a smile. Roy Mullins. Miss Mac's able secretary The ensemble. Tell us more. Up-hill business. General Scholarship team Chapel. Movie fans The trio. Margie Mullins. E Q 2 5 3 f F E 3 3 a s E 4 1 ' s S 1 Y ww' ' 'J'R5f A V'WfV'W' M V Aw w' 'W MW 'WM Nwt2 . LNN2 -feififiw ' ill sQf' M52'4 74vFf ?'?-ZS '7 H W3t1 3f2.'ZY3w vmiom TOP ROW: Richard Payne, Helen Powell, James West, Patty Benroth, Donald Gibbs, Dorothy Mawrey, Wil- liam Bell. MIDDLE ROW: Sara Hartman, Gordon Dukes, Carolyn Smith, Patricia Sink, Richard Zeisloft, Jeanne Witten- myer, Dorothy Knepper. BOTTOM ROW: Betty Riegle, Delores Orwick, Ruby Rettig, Evelyn Smith, June Way. We presented the play entitled Hook, Line, and Sinker on March 24 in the school auditorium. The Y. M. C. A. in Findlay was the scene of the banquet given by us in honor of the seniors on April 27. We, as Juniors, are proud of the success we have had during our three years in high school. lt is our earnest desire to carry on the fine traditions of the former graduating classes of L. H. S. ln looking into the future, we hope that we may be able to go out into a world of peace and once more enjoy a normal happy life. We also desire to win more scholastic and athletic honors during our senior year. O F F l C E R S President ..........,,............ Richard Payne Vice President ...... ,..,..... P atsy Sink Secretary ......... ..,.. S ara Hartman Treasurer ......,..............,.. Gordon Dukes Booster Board Representatives ........ ....,.,,,.......Ruby Rettig, Donald Gibbs Adviser .,.......,.................... Miss Harpst 3,0 OWL OIWEJ Having successfully completed one year in high school, we entered our second year in the fall with the thought in mind that since we were no longer Greenies we were a pretty intelligent group, However, we soon found that we had much to learn. We were in charge of the assembly on the Friday of Education Week. Original speeches were given by six of our members. A group of sophomores planned the spook trail at the mixer. That we may always make the best of everything that cognes our way and that we may set a good example for those classes who are coming up is our hope for the future. OFFICERS President ........... .,,.. M yron Bunn Vice President ......... ....... E verett Elder Secretary-Treasurer ...,..,. Mable Briggs Booster Board Representatives ,....... ............Ruth Doll, Raymond Bateson Adviser .....................,,.....A... Mr. Knight TOP ROW: Richard LaRoche, Ruth Kuhlman, Dale Tuttle, Raymond Bateson, Irene Huffman, Everett Elder, Doris Bunn. MIDDLE ROW: Betty Hanna, Mable Briggs, Ruth Doll, Paul Pepple, Jean Wilson, Myron Bunn, Richard Ridge. BOTTOM ROW: Donald Sharninghouse, Bonnie Flick, Keith Jackson, Nina Bowman, George Simon, Lasley Wilkinson. EZ lf'Q5Alf1fL8lfL TOP ROW: Wayne Williams, June Ruppright, John Scoby, Marjorie Way, Rex Coats, Kathryn Benson, Kenneth Cramer. MIDDLE ROW: Patricia Wagner, Jack George, June Price, Lorell Wilkinson, Earl Parkins, Juanita Finerd, Richard Flick. BOTTOM ROW: James Ridge, Elwanda Altman, Rex McCartney, Mary Jane Fry, Agnes Laibe, Helen Perez, Robert Sherick. NOT IN PICTURE: Kathryn Freck, Norma Wyler, Marilyn Swanson, Roy Mullins. When the doors opened for another year, twenty-two of us, fourteen Liberty and eight Benton Ridge students, marched in and took our seats. Roy Mullins ioined us during the second semester. For our assembly program on November 24, we presented a play entitled Thanks- giving Freida. Our class party was held at the home of June Ruppright on November 29. We, the freshman class of l944, hope that we may be good all-round students in our future high school days We also desire to keep up the high standards of our school. OFFICERS President ............ ............. R ex Coats Vice President .....,.,.... Kenneth Cramer Secretary-Treasurer ........ Richard Flick Booster Board Representatives ........ ...Patricia Wagner, Rex McCartney Adviser ......... ................ M rs. Whisler Qu 8 Y: W wi' 13.1 ., y zz. 6 5 fi. I ?iWlf'p gm . , ' A'.- VA, , ' . my .. --..v-. U ,Q V fi Ny I :, ,1gi.i.., Q . 3 ,U 1 , Q W . , , A i il: .. TOP ROW: Lester Cramer, Patricia Huffman, John Simon, Ruth Ann Roller, Joe Perez, Florence LaRoche, Clyde Taylor. MIDDLE ROW: Donna Ferrell, Wayne Beck, Marie Orwick, Edward Bihn, June Frankhouser, Jack Foltz, Marilyn Rader. BOTTOM ROW: Lois Jane Wilson, Paul Sheater, Martha Altman, William Wittenmeyer, Marilyn Srnaltz, Robert Shank. NOT IN PICTURE: Paul Hardwick, Howard O'Dell. 9l!8lfLfA gina 8 I f 1 , get ' ,,.', f I -. ffl' I f !' 1- 7 - 2 f --.,.,- .,,. , - ,i 1 -2 ' ' . ff- l . - I . w f ii. : Q ..,, I H- ,, , .3 , - ,,:, if K , .,..,. ,V --.-:. A i A, A ,..,, M ,A ,.,., , ...Y - g i f f . 5 I 33 ' -5 i 1' rj? H3 5 -:,. ' ,.fi - 0 4 - ' I I : , ,,:i , .t , ' '- J 3 4. I wi rf-i, 5527 I j 'Z x 'T TOP ROW: Paul Moon, Ann Hart, Patty Altman, David Gerber, Janis Watkins, Phyllis Cooper, Darl Williams. BOTTOM ROW: Mary Cramer, James Houdeshell, Virginia Beucler, Thomas Sherick, Betty Smaltz, Raymond Shank, Ermajean Thomas. NOT IN PICTURE: Duane Chapman. C5 , at TWP? time in H in sg' A Ei in sg, 51 Qs ., . S.. W 3' -sa it W B' ' .,,., 0 MEL it .gg l Wk SMA Qi.: Q TOP ROW: Doyle Tuttle, Clara Belle Finerd, James Rettig, Pauline Benja- min, Howard Foltz, Joanne Phipps, Merl Cramer. MIDDLE ROW: Donna Taylor, Merril Wyler, Julia Wittenmyer, Charles Shull, Vernon Misamore, Elma Doo- little, Harry Briggs. BOTTOM ROW: John Cole, Geraldine Houdeshell, Donald McCartney, Rich- ard Rantz, Jack Benroth, Audry Cooper. NOT IN PICTURE: Sabra Chapman, Qu 8 TOP ROW: Maurice Bosse, Mary Lou Brobst, Vera Finerd, Jerry Swisher, Estella Perez, Thelma Wilkinson, James Rader. MIDDLE ROW: Mary Elizabeth Roller, Frances Watkins, Billy Creighton, Mary Jane Sherick, Mickey Lou La- Roche, Billy lnbody, Joan Sharning- house. BOTTOM ROW: Ralph Taylor, Janet Ferrell, Violet Frech, Carl Dean Siferd, Barbara Spearman, Joellen Beucler, Junior Bright. 31.,.,.gi gi.. TOP ROW: Leland Beucler, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gamble, Carol Bow- man, David LaRache, Enedina Perez, Leland Wiler. BOTTOM ROW: Dan Gerber, Janelle Misamore, Jerry Arras, Marilyn Brey- man, Shirley Altman. :7Airo! gm e TOP ROW: Paul Smaltz, John Spearman, Shirley Benroth, Athel Cooper, Jerold Bosse. MIDDLE ROW: David Wilson, Wade Benson, Elmoyri Beniamin, Roena Taylor, Roger Saums. BOTTOM ROW: Phyllis Ann Thomas, Bernice Bird. 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I f'4+'1f,A - M Y --1 .o: ,4l'- ' sw--mf.-z+.'fF ,z J..:.,' I .:.,,E,i:IH5kh1kMS,s,.. So live that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him and lies down to pleasant dreams. -Bryant ZOOEZULKK FIRST ROW: Dale Tuttle, George Simon, managers. Westii, Donald Sharninghouse Gordon Dukes SECOND ROW: Rex McCartney:li, Everett Elderiii, Richard Ridge, Rex Coats Raymond Batesontfi, Don Rowerii, Reed Oberholtzerii, FOURTH ROW: James Ridge Richard Flick Earl Max Ridgeiii, Richard Payneifi, Myron Bunnik, Kenneth Parkins, Keith Jackson Richard LaRoche William Bel' Cramer? Richard Zeislott, James West Jack George THIRD ROW: Mr. Broyles, coach, Robert Sherick, NOT IN PICTURE: Don Sherick Lasley Wilkinson, Paul Peppleiii, Clyde Raderiii, Richard if: Denotes lettermen CAPTAIN--REED OBERHOLTZER Rawson .,... Mt. Cory ......... 'Mt. Blanchard Van Buren ..... Vanlue ..... Arlington McComb ..a.... Denotes home games. Liberty ....... Liberty ,,,.... Liberty .,..... Liberty ....... Liberty ......, Liberty ....... Liberty ....... ff?0L5Le1fA0L! CAPTAIN-MAX RIDGE Pandora .................,.. 54 Liberty Rawson .... ...A. 3 O Liberty St. Gerard .A... . ... 5 8 Liberty Mt. Cory ............ ..... 3 O Liberty Mt. Blanchard .......... 58 Liberty Vonlue .,....,..... ..,.. 5 7 Liberty Arcadia .... ...., Z 7 Liberty Arlington ..... -.A.. 5 l Liberty McComb ..,.. ......., 5 O Liberty TOURNAMENT Rawson ....w...w.,..,L..... 38 Liberty Denotes home games. FIRST ROW: Rex McCartneyi7:, Max Ridgeiii, Reed THIRD ROW Robert Sherick James Ridge Keith Oberholtzertfi, Don Roweriii, Raymond Batesoniii, Jackson, Richard Zeisloft James West Wayne William Belltfi, Kenneth Cramerifi. Williams, Rex Coats SECOND ROW: Mr. Broyles, coach, Lasley Wilkinson, NOT lN PICTURE Donald Sharnmghouse Donald manager, Myron Bunn, Richard Payne, Dale Tuttle, Gibbs, Gordon Dukes Everett Elder, manager. il: Denotes lettermen QP cm The purpose of the Pep Club is to promote school spirit and to boost all things which are undertaken by L. H. S. We have maintained our purpose quite success- fully under the able leadership of Miss McGran- ahan. OFFICERS President ..........................,. Kathryn l.a Roche Vice President ...... ...... I ola Wilkinson Reporter ,........ .... I rene Huffman FIRST ROW: lola Wilkinson, Thelma Cramer, Betty Cramer, Patsy Sink, Patricia Wagner, Martha Brobst, Kathryn LaRoche, Fannie Smaltz, Mary Doll. SECOND ROW: June Ruppright, June Price, Bonnie Flick, June Way, Ruth Sims, Delores Orwick, Ruth Kuhlman, Ruby Rettig, Ruth Doll, Mary Jane Fry, Helen Powell, Kathryn Benson, Nina Bowman. THIRD ROW: Marjorie Way, Mable Briggs, Mary Swisher, Ruth Simon, Marjorie Kuhlman, Patricia Benroth, Betty Riegle, Dorothy Knepper, Sara Hart- man, Martha Wentz, Miss McGranahan, adviser. FOURTH ROW: Jean Ann Wilson, Irene Huffman, Carolyn Smith, Sarah Ridge, Dorothy Mowrey, Mar- jorie Huffman, Elwanda Altman, Jeanne Wittenmyer, Evelyn Smith, Doris Bunn, Betty Hanna. FIFTH ROW: Lorell Wilkinson, Agnes Laibe, Juanita Finerd. NOT IN PICTURE: Margie Mullins, Kathryn Frech, Norma Wyler, Clara Jane Bolander, Mary Wittenmyer. Second childhood. Dessert. This is the way to sweep the floors. The boss. Liberty rah! The victors. Come on fellows. What a figure! Headed for a tumble. Hail, hail, the gang's ail here. Winners of the tournament Soup or hash? Take a squint. Don't hit your thumb, Walt. Spring time. FIRST ROW: Donald Sharninghouse, Myron Bunn, Don Rower, Richard Payne, Clyde Rader, Richard Zeisloft, Rex McCartney, Mr. Monson, adviser. SECOND ROW: Everett Elder, James West, Keith Jackson, Richard LaRoche, Kenneth Cramer, Richard Zeisloft, Rex McCartney, Mr. Monson, advisor. THIRD ROW: Jack George, Dale Tuttle, Lasley Wilkinson, Gordon Dukes, Wayne Williams, Rex Coats. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization reaching from the state of Washington to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii. lncluded in the activities of the F.F.A. this year were a scrap drive, freshman initia- tion, and the sale of seeds for victory gar- dens. Dale .Tuttle and Richard Payne, were delegates to the state convention which was held at Columbus. At this meeting, Richard was elected to serve as the sectional vice-president of the northwest section of the state for the coming year. He is the first Hancock County boy to hold a state office in the Ohio association. He was also awarded a Danforth scholarship to Camp Miniwanca, in Michigan. The members of the Liberty Township Chapter of Future Farmers of America are proud to be a living part of the largest of all organizations available to the farm boys ot America. O F F I C E R S President ...................... Richard Payne Vice President ..... ..... D on Rower Secretary ......, ....... C lycle Rader Treasurer ..... .......... M yron Bunn Reporter ...... .... R eed Oberholtzer Sentinel .... ..... R ichard West Adviser ...... ..... M . T. Monson The purpose of the Future Homemakers Association is to contribute to joint activ- ities, to use and develop individual talents and abilities, to acquire a variety of inter- ests, to realize the importance of improve- ment in home and family life and to become interested in and participate in community lifei There are thirty-six members in our club. We are a member of both the American and Ohio Home Economics Association. Dele- gates attended the State F.H.A. meeting which was held at Ohio State University on October I6. The projects of Helen Powell and Martha Wentz were sent to this meet- ing. We were hostesses for a regional meeting on February I which was held for the pur- pose of giving the third degree to those girls in the district who were eligible for this rank. Our club was proud to have the opportun- ity to be responsible for the Table decora- tions at the State Home Economies meeting which was again held at the Ohio State University on April 29. OFFICERS President ................ Kathryn La Roche Vice President ........,,...... Helen Powell Secretary ........ ...... M arjorie Huffman Treasurer ,.., ,........,, M able Briggs Historian ..... ..,... S arah Ridge Adviser ..,... .,.,. M iss Dinsmore FIRST ROW: June Price, Martha Wentz, Helen Powell, Kathryn LaRoche, Marjorie Huffman, Mable Briggs, Thelma Cramer, Doris Bunn. SECOND ROW: Helen Perez, Carolyn Smith, Evelyn Smith, Sarah Ridge, Irene Huffman, Mary Jane Fry, Dorothy Knepper, June Ruppright, Marjorie Way, Betty Hanna, Elwanda Altman, Dorothy Mowery, Miss Dinsmore, sponsor. THIRD ROW: Lorell Wilkinson, Agnes Laibe, Ruth Sims, Bonnie Flick, Ruth Kuhlman, Patty Benroth, Betty Riegle, June Way, Nina Bowman, Jeanne Wittenmyer, NOT IN THE PICTURE: Mary Wittenmyer, Clara Jane Bolander, Margie Mullins. I ,, J Qin 57 gee FIRST ROW: Elwanda Altman, Martha Brobst, Marjorie Way, Ruby Rettig, Mable Briggs, Ruth Kuhlman, Nina Bowman, Doris Bunn. SECOND ROW: Miss Fox, director, June Price, Betty Cramer, Ruth Doll, Thelma Cramer, Helen Powell, Mary Jane Fry, Kathryn Benson. THIRD ROW: Patricia Wagner, Irene Huttma Smaltz, Martha Wentz, Mary Doll. NOT IN THE PICTURE: Mary Wittenmyer. The Girls' Chorus was a very active or- ganization this year. lts performances included a Christmas pageant, concerts at two Lutheran Churches in Findlay, partici- pation in several P.T.A. programs, and the singing of two selections at the County Music Festival, which was held at Mt. Cory, March 29. In addition to the things mentioned above, the ensemble sang at the Farmers' Institute in Findlay. Perhaps their most out- standing pertormances was the night they sang at the Festival at Mt. Cory. Six mem- n, Mary Swisher, Sara Hartman, Patsy Sink, Fannie bers of the ensemble were seniors and will be greatly missed next year. An ensemble composed of nine senior girls from the chorus sang at baccalaureate and commencement in May. The trio also sang for various occasions. O F F I C E R S President ............,..,,.,,..e,..,. Mary Doll Vice President .... ...e, M artha Brobst Secretary ....... .e., M artha Wentz Librarians- Partricia Wagner and Mable Briggs zfmior gliorm The Junior High Chorus, composed of boys and girls of the seventh and eighth grades, was newly formed this year. lt appeared for various school activities through- out the year. They sang in an assembly program, the Christmas program and at the County Music Festival which was held at Mt. Cory on March 29. They sang Pale Moon and British Children's Prayer, at the Festival. FIRST ROW: Lois Jane Wilson, Patty Altman, Mary Cramer, Ann Hart, Ermajean Thomas, Martha Altman, Betty Smaltz, Virginia Beucler. SECOND ROW: Miss Fox, director, Phyllis Cooper, Marilyn Rader, Marie Orwick, Patricia Huffman, Florence LaRoche, Janice Watkins, Marilyn Smoltz, Donna Ferrell, Ruth Ann Roller, June Fronkhouser, Patsy Sink, accompanist. THIRD ROW: James Houdeshell, Thomas Sherick, Edward Bihn, Paul Sheater, Raymond Shank, Dorl Williams, David Gerber. OVCAQ4 fm Fannie Smaltz, Raymond Bateson, Ruby Rettig, Jeanne Wittenmyer, Richard Payne, Miss Fox, director, Martha Brobst, Janis Watkins, Ruth Ann Roller, Patsy Sink, Wayne Williams, William Bell, Darl Williams. NOT IN PICTURE: Mary Wittenmyer. An orchestra is included in a well-rounded school schedule. The importance ot coopera- tion at all times is emphasized in an organ- ization such as this, therefore, it is a det- inite asset to be a member ot the orchestra. Miss Fox has been the director ot the orchestra for the last two years. Under her direction, the orchestra has made remark- able progress. Although there were only a tew public appearances this year, the orchestra mem- bers and their director exhibited both unity and fine work, and are worthy ot our con- gratulations and praise. The most important performances were in May, at which time the orchestra played tor the baccalaureate and commencement services. g0fJf8If' If' The Booster Board is an organization that was created this year to take the place of the Student Council. Its main functions are to boost morale in both our school and com- munity. Another important function is to promote better scholastic and athletic abil- ity in the school. The Board sponsored the mixer held at the beginning of the school year. The col- lection of waste paper for the war effort was another of their duties. All classes of the Junior and Senior High School will elect a boy and a girl to represent their class on the Board each year. It is believed that by electing members in this manner, a stronger organization will be the result. The Booster Board will honor students with Merits of Award if they have done out- standing work in various departments. A student will receive a school letter when he has received a designated number of Merits. OFFICERS President .......,...,,,........,. Clyde Rader Vice President ......,...,... Fannie Smaltz Secretary-Treasurer..Raymond Bateson Adviser ,...........,..... Miss McGranahan FIRST ROW: Miss McGranahan, sponsor, Patricia Wagner, Clyde Rader, Raymond Bateson, Fannie Smaltz, Irene Huffman. SECOND ROW: James Houdeshell, Ruby Rettig, Janice Watkins, Donald Gibbs, Rex McCartney, Marilyn Rader, Jack Foltz. . O3 Marianna FIRST ROW: William Bell, Richard Payne, Patsy Sink, Sara Hartman, Doris Bunn, Ruth Simon, Virginia Beucler. SECOND ROW: Jean Ann Wilson, Ruby Rettig, Mable Briggs, Patricia Wagner, Ann Hart, Martha Altman, Lorell Wilkinson, Miss Harpst, sponsor. A new system was inaugurated in the library this year. A course of instruction, from which one-half credit was received by those taking the course and successfully passing an examination, was offered the librarians. The librarians' duties are many, therefore, they are worthy of praise and should be given ample credit. Additions were made in the history, mod- ern science, and biography sections of our library. The biographies of Jefferson, Washington, Jackson, George W. Carver, and Madam Curie may be found in the new list of biographies. Numerous books con- cerning the choice of ane's vocation have also been added to the list of the many books in the library. Reading circle books, for both students from the first to twelfth grade and teachers, are available in the library. The Reader's Guide has been made a usable part of the library this year. According to comparative analysis of l-lancock County Libraries, our library has the finest collection of magazines in the county. Miss l-larpst is our adviser. lovjarify MOST SCHOLASTIC Fannie Smaltz Raymond Bateson MOST POPULAR SENIOR Martha Brobst Max Ridge MOST POPULAR FRESHMAN Patricia Wagner Rex McCartney BEST ATHLETE Mary Swisher Raymond Bateson BEST LOOKING Sara Hartman Myron Bunn MOST DEVOTED COUPLE Irene Huffman Don Rower MOST POPULAR IN L. H. S Martha Brobst Max Ridge BEST CITIZEN Fannie Smaltz Clyde Rader JOLLIEST Iola Wilkinson Don Rower NEATEST Mary Doll Max Ridge FIRST ROW: Irene Huffman, Fannie Smaltz, Mary Swisher, Iola Wilkinson, Sara Hartmon Mary Doll, SECOND ROW: Patricia Wagner, Myron Bunn, Don Rower, Raymond Bateson, Clyde Rode R M C M r h Br b t. ex c artney, a t a o s NOT IN THE PICTURE: Max Ridge. 8lfU5lO6LlOQl xS? FIRST ROW: Mary Swisher, Richard Payne, Mary Doll, Martha Brobst, lola Wilkinson, Raymond Pateson, Ruth Simon. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Whisler, adviser, Jae Perez, Marilyn Rader, Patsy Sink, Fannie Smaltz, Ruth Kuhlman, Betty Cramer, Helen Powell, Martha Wentz, Marjorie Huffman, Sara Hartman, Raymond Shank, Miss Harpst, adviser. THIRD ROW: Ermajean Thomas, Evelyn Smith, Kathryn L.aRoche, June Price, Kenneth Bushong, Ruby Rettig, Mable Briggs, Irene Huffman, Agnes Laibe. NOT IN PICTURE: Ruth Doll. The Liberty Eagle added much interest to school life this year. lt was published every two weeks. The purpose of the school paper was to inform the parents and students of the various activities of the school. STAFF Editor ..... ....,.ss..,........ M artha Brobst Reporters .....ts..,,....... Ruth Simon, Kenneth Bushong, Kathryn La Roche, Fannie Smaltz, Sara Hartman, Ruby Rettig, Ruth Doll, Patsy Sink, Helen Powell, Ag- nes Laibe, Marilyn Rader, Raymond Shank, Mable Briggs. Typists .............. Mary Doll, Mary Swisher, Betty Cramer, Marjorie Huffman, Martha Wentz. Art ................ Ruth Kuhlman, Evelyn Smith, Joe Perez, June Price, Erma Jean Thomas. Circulation ...,...................... lola Wilkinson Mimeograph .......... .... R aymond Bateson, Richard Payne. Faculty Advisers .... ..,,.. M iss Harpst, Mrs. Whisler. ffLlfLlfLOL! 5 Members of the annual staff were ap- pointed by Miss McGranahan. Each one did superior work in the capacity which he was appointed to fill. A futuristic theme was chosen for the annual this year. We feel that the contents of this annual surpass any previous edition of The Liberty Bell. We are proud of our achievement. S T A F F Editor-in-Chief ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,, Fannie Smaltz Literary Editor .,,. ,..... M ary Doll Ass't Literary Editor ...... Marjorie Huffman Business Manager .... .,,.,,..,.. R uth Simon Personnel Editor c...,,,,.,,,....,. lola Wilkinson Ass't Personnel Editor ...... Mary Wittenmyer Criculation Manager ..,..,.,,,...... Clyde Rader Ass't Circulation Manager Kathryn La Roche Photographer ....,,......,,,, Kenneth Bushong Typists ..,... Q. Mary Swisher, Martha Wentz, Martha Brobst, Max Ridge, Betty Cramer, Thelma Cramer. FIRST ROW: Martha Brobst, Betty Cramer, Fannie Smaltz, Mary Swisher, Marjorie Huffman. SECOND ROW: lola Wilkinson, Thelma Cramer, Ruth Simon, Kenneth Bushong, Clyde Rader, Martha Wentz, Mary Doll, Miss McGranahan, sponsor. NOT IN PlCTURE: Mary Wittenmyer, Max Ridge, Kathryn LaRoche. amor CALM WL? FIRST ROW: Sarah Ridge, Betty Cramer, Iola Wilkinson, Marjorie Kuhlman, Martha Brobst. SECOND ROW: Miss Harpst, director, Clyde Rader, Kenneth Bushong, Reed Oberholtzer, Don Rower. NOT IN THE PICTURE: Max Ridge. UHERE COMES CHARLEH When Larry Elliot adopts Charlie Hopps, he gets a girl rather than a boy. Chorlie's uncle, who accompanies her to the city, adds merriment and laughter with his hill- billy ways. After many humorous incidents and arguments, Charlie is sent to a school for one year. During this time she becomes well educated and refined. She comes back to Larry and finds that she is in love with him, and he with her. This performance was well received by a huge audience. CAST Nora Malone ............................ Sarah Ridge Officer Tim McGrilI ........ Reed Oberholtzer Mrs. Fanny Farnham ............ Iola Wilkinson Larry Elliot .................. ...... C Iyde Rader Vivian Smythe-Kersey ............ Betty Cramer Uncle Alec Twiggs ....... ........ D on Rower Charlie Hopps ...................... Martha Brobst Mrs. Carolyn Smythe-Kersey Marjorie Kuhlman Mortimer Smythe-Kersey..Kenneth Bushong Ted Hartley .............................. Max Ridge vmior Cfblflif pfay The setting ot Hook, Line, ond Sinker wos on inn. Horvey Hook is in love with ond intends to morry Cherry Roynord. At the most inopportune times Angel Bene- dict, o former fioncee of Horvey, comes to the inn. She still pretends to be engoged to Horvey. Cherry's ount, Mrs. Crossword, mistrusts Horvey ond complications orise. Throughout the ploy Hoppy is continuously trying to sell his horse to the newcomers ot the inn. Septimus Sinker is henpecked by his wife finolly turns out to be the domi- neering type of husbond. The ploy wos very well received by the oudience. Cost llower center picturel CAST Hoppy .....,.......... ......... D onold Gibbs Horvey Hook ................ Richord Poyne Lester Line .............. Richord Zeizsloft Septimus Sinker .............. Williom Bell Mrs. Septimus Sinker..Delores Orwick Bonito Smolley ...,............ Ruby Rettig Mrs, Crossword ................ Helen Powell Cherry Roynord ............ Soro Hortmon Angel Benedict .................... Potsy Sink Mrs. Mobel Hollem ........ Evelyn Smith Director . ....... ................ M rs. Whisler FIRST ROW: Delores Orwick, Helen Powell, Potsy Sink, Ruby Rettig, Evelyn Smith. SECOND ROW: Donold Gibbs, Williom Bell, Soro Hortmon, Richord Poyne, Richord Zeisloft, Mrs. Whisler, director. 0lfLOIf' H HONOR ROLL Mary Doll ........., ........ 3 .7 Marjorie Huffman ..... ........ 3 .6 Fannie Smaltz ..... ......,. 3 .6 Clyde Rader ...,. ........ 3 .5 Don Rower ....,...................,..............., ........ 3 .4 Martha Brobst-Honorable Mention The honor roll represents the upper one fourth of the Senior class W W A patriotic theme was carried out in the May Day exercises over which Mary Doll, the Queen, reigned. Martha Brobst was the Maid of Honor and Max Ridge was the Master of Ceremonies. The little flower girls were chosen from the first grade. They were escorted down the aisle by small boys. The May Queen's attendants were: lola Wilkinson, Don Rower, Mary Swisher, Ken- TOP ROW: Mary Doll, Max Ridge, Martha Brobst. neth Bushong, Fannie Smaltz, Reed Ober holtzer, Betty Cramer, Richard West Martha Wentz, Clyde Rader. The following program was given in hon or of the Queen: Folk Dance..Second and Third Grades Dance ............................ Fourth Grade Maypole Dance ........ Fifth Grade Girls Dance . ............ ......... F ifth Grade Stunts ..... ....... S ixth Grade MIDDLE ROW: Betty Cramer, Kenneth Bushong, Martha Wentz, Reed Oberholtzer, lola Wilkinson. BOTTOM ROW: Richard West, Mary Swisher, Clyde Rader, Fannie Smaltz, Don Rower. C6144 cJ4v45f0ry lCONTlNUED FROM PAGE NlNEl Amos Frech, Colene Helms, Kathryn La Roche, Re Jean Hahn, Marilyn Horner, Mary Bowman, and Stanley Stucky withdrew. With the closing of school in the spring of 1942, we had completed half of our high school career and waited for a higher position. We did so well as Juniors that we were called, Sergeants. That was a title we strived to keep in order to live up to our expectations. In our election of class officers, Max Ridge was again the victorious president. This was his second year in this office. Clyde Rader was vice president and Don Rower secretary and treasurer. Miss Dins- more was our adviser. Kathryn La Roche returned this year, and the following new students enrolled: Glen Shake, Ruth Simon, and Gerald Sterrett. The students who left us during the school year were: Bill Benham, Sarah Comp- ton, Dale Cramer, Ruth Deisler, Betty Flick, La Verne Augsburger and Glenn Clymer. This was a very active year for us. Our boys earned letters in basketball and foot- ball, ond the girls participated in several activities. One of our biggest thrills of the year was our presentation of the comedy, Bolts and Nuts. lt was well received by our audience. lt was witnessed by one of the largest crowds that was ever present at a play given in Liberty's auditorium. The success of the play was the result of splendid cooperation from our class and the untiring efforts of the director, Miss Leonard. Another exciting event was the formal banquet held at the Y. M. C, A. in honor of the seniors. We entered school in the fall of 43 with much enthusiasm. We realized that it would be our last year at Liberty, and we desired to do many things for the benefit of ourselves and our fellow students. Ruth Simon was elected to the presidency. Our vice president was Max Ridge, secre- tory, Mary Swisher, and treasurer, Martha Brobst. Miss Mac was our adviser for our last year. We deeply regret that, during the sum- mer, death knocked at the door of our class, entered, and took with it our dear classmate, Eloise Coats. Glen Shake withdrew during the first semester. We were represented in the newly formed Booster Board by Clyde Rader who acted as president of the organization, and Fannie Smaltz, the vice president. We were included in all the activities of the high school, and some of our students did outstanding work in many of them. One of the highlights of our year was the presentation of our class play, Here Comes Charlie. lt was a real hit with the audience. The many efforts put forth by Miss Harpst, our director, were greatly appreciated. We were in charge of the last assembly program of the year on May l2. The class will, prophecy and history were read. A breakfast given by the teachers in our honor was held on the morning of May l6 at an early hour. On the last day of school, Mary Doll was May Queen and Martha Brobst was the Maid of Honor. Max Ridge was the Master of Ceremonies. Our Baccalaureate service took place on Sunday, May I4. At last the momentous day, May l7, l944, came and we, the senior class re- ceived our diplomas and began our life's journey. I I I l C... iz., W, ln a smart gift shoppe I saw and pur- chased a peculiar shiny lamp. On it was written, Alladin's Lamp. I placed it on the mantle in my Park Avenue suite. One day while sitting in the same room I said, It's been 20 years since I've graduated from Liberty. How I wish I could see all my classmates againl Puffll Suddenly I was down in sleepy Mexico. Under a nearby cactus lay someone with a sombrero over his face. It was Max Ridge-he could never get enough sleep even in his school daysl On a large stage in a Hollywood movie lot was Marjorie Kuhlman instructing a group of handsome men how to jitterbug. On the same lot in another building was Marjorie Huffman. The lights were low- the cameras buzzing and Marj. had on plenty of nothing. She, with others, was ap- pearing in the hit, Follies of l964. In the middle of the African jungles crouched Hector Rower ready to capture a most fierce animal-the ant. He was known as Bring 'Em Back Alive, Rower. The Palm trees were swaying, the music low, and the moon high-Martha Wentz, the sarong girl, was doing a hula-hula be- fore thousands of admirers. Deep in the heart of Arkansas, lola Wil- kinson was appearing as the star of a rodeo show. She could rope anything-but a man! Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-Swing.. Shift.. Katie, queen of all riveters, was merrily working on the big ship, La Roche-named in her favor. Congress was just called together and Betty Cramer, nationally known as Sweet- heart of the Senate, was ready to give her historic speech, Two Men for Every Girl or Variety is the Spice of Life. A Washington newspaper fluttered to the ground. The headline was: Stretch Jones and Moll Loose Againl The article read: Stretch Jones, alias Stretch Smith, alias Stretch Oberholtzer, alias Reed Oberholtzer and his moll, Blackie, alias Blackie Sims, alias Simsy, alias Ruth Sims, were again seen flashing by the police department in a new red helicopter. In Harvard, a man's university, stood the Professor of Zoology, none other than Clara Bolander, before a huge class. In New York at the famous Stork Club, Kenneth Bushong was head chef. He was decorating a special five layer cake with all the latest designs. The boys were howling and the girls screaming-the JazzQueen, Fannie Smaltz, was putting on a radio program with her Corny Corn Swing Kids. The Barnum and Bailey Circus was being shown in Philadelphia and I recognized one of the clowns as Dick West. He was on stilts and on his back was a sign which read: A fool is born every minute! Sarah Ridge, having twice won the title, Miss America, was now the famous model of bathing suits. The Kentucky Derby was just over and the famous girl jockey, Martha Brobst, had just ridden the horse, Slowpoke, to victory. The national society of Old Maids had its president, Mary Swisher. On a beautiful green golf course a large crowd was gathered around the Woman's National Champion Golfer--she was none other than Thelma Cramer. In the well known town of Reno, Nevada, Clyde Rader stood before a jury pleading his case. He claimed his wife hen-pecked him and wouldn't give him enough money with which to run the house. Along the Lincoln Highway rolled a big oil truck. At the wheel sat frail little Mary Wittenmeyer with the biggest muscles bulg- ing in her arms you ever saw. In a cozy little cottage the former Mary Doll was contentedly rocking her five darling baby boy quintuplets. Mary was made fomous by this multiple birth. Infact statis- tics say that she was one in 57,289,76l. Puff! I was again in my hotel suite and everything was the same as before-except no lamp on the mantle. I shall never forget the class of I944l --Ruth Simon. CVM W We, the Senior Class of l944 of Liberty Twp. High School, wish to will and bequeath the following unforgetable traits, unsurpas- sable characteristics, and priceless posses- sions to whomever it may concern: ARTICLE l To the Junior Class we will our privilege of bossing the underclassmen. Carry on where we left off. ARTICLE ll To the Sophomore Class we leave all our ability for just getting by. May you have more success than we did. ARTlCLE Ill To the Freshman Class we give all our scholastic and athletic honors. ARTICLE IV Clara Bolander leaves her love of man and country to whoever can find a man. Marjorie Huffman wills her quiet and passive ways to Dorothy Knepper. Reed Oberholtzger would like for John Scoby to have some of his height and manly Stclture. Mary Swisher leaves her only two-way stretch for Kenny Cramer. To Carolyn Smith, lola Wilkinson wills her fame as the only yodeling woman at Liberty. Ruth Simon wills her extreme bashfulness and also her giggle to Betty Riegle. Hector Rower wills his blood-curdling yells to Jack George. May he be the inspira- tion to his fellow students that Hector was. To Miss Dinsmore, Thelma Cramer wills her chewing gum. May she take good care of if. Kathryn.LaRoche requests that her trac- tor and disc be given to Ruth Doll. We hope you'll be the farmer that Kate was, Ruth. To Myron Bunn, Clyde Rader wills his own special way with women. Ruth Sims leaves her ability to blush to Mary Jane Fry. Mary Doll wills her neatness and also her engagement ring to Florence LaRoche. Kenneth Bushong wills his love for air- planes to anyone at Liberty who is deter- mined to remain on the ground. To Ermajean Thomas, Martha Wentz wills her ability to play boogie-woogie. Sara Ridge wills her title of Queen of Benton Ridge to Betty Hanna. To Miss McGranahan, Betty Cramer wills her tube of lipstick and all her metal hair curlers. Marjorie Kuhlman requests that her re- ducing diet be given to Paul Pepple. Dick West wills all of the bolts which haven't already shaken loose from his Chevy to Dick Flick. Mary Wittenmyer wills her book on l,OOO practical jokes and her box of itching pow- der to Kathryn Benson. Max Ridge wills his violent temper to Keith Jackson. Martha Brobst wills her short stature to Patricia Benroth. Fannie Smaltz wills her violin to Arky Wilkinson so that in the future he may have something to fiddle at in Mr. Knight'S study hall. ln testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, this seven- teenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. Signed by attarnies Witnesses thereof, 1 - Q. 1 ,P ,ADL fOgl 0LlOA :5