McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1950 volume:

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'-- ., JL 'Sv I 1 1' 'Vffe lwemenia of 7950 ,, - V ? - I W W f OQL 1? full W WRX R puazaw 44, me szu.ze,.z4 of ,mama Jzgh scfmz, mama, muh Q Waaewaful We, the Annual Staff, present this Memento of 1950 with the hope that as you leaf through these pages they will bring back to you, our fellow students, and express to you our friends, some of the experiences we had, the friends we made, the songs we sang and played, the classes we attended, the games we played and watched and all the things that together have made our years at M.H.S. ones we shall never forget. May the spirit that has dwelled among us be breathed over the following pages and go on with you down through the days when only memories of these years live. 2 '7fae Jfamedleacf ,aww 5164! lst Row Bonnie Wedfu'-, Ren Boyse, Morqnrr-1 liwinq, B111 loseph, Prniline Zeltner, loonnn- Spitsnouqle. 2nd Row Mr. Cliiptwiy l'oiu-:at Penelori, Hob Finley, B019 llrelile-, D111 1,iiwreru f-, Virqiniri Miller, Clilire Newell, Zoe Ann Slrillor-1. Editor Assistant Editor Snapshot Editor Assistant Snapshot Editor Assistant Snapshot Editor Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Busincss Manager Margaret Ewing Bill Joseph Ben Bayse Bob Finley Annie Stafford Dal Lawrence Doris Newcomer Virginia Miller Art Editor Pauline Zcltncr Circulation Manager Forest Peneton Assistant Circulation Manager Grace Ncwcll Sports Editor Bob Preble Typist Bonnie Wedge Typist Joanne Spitsnauglc Faculty Advisor Mr. Clappcr 3 Pivg fbecficcalfion We, the Annual Staff, hereby dedicate the 1950 Memento to QI- A H . so s V Q - MR. FINLEY and MR. MCVEY -E who, through stressing teamwork and fair play, made fi it possible for our football and basketball teams to be county champions. ag, 5 41 Hn-n.,.,, 5 K, Band members-Two lovelies-The end of another day-Back to the prison-Mumps calls for icc cream-Bonnie registers a protest-Wait til Marlin sees this-Called out of study hall?-Ru Lea and her lamb-Joanne after a hard day-Ben and his playmates-Way back when fFarthingsJ -A pleasant way to spend the noon hour-Ted and Jack-Ice cream on a day like this?-Love- birds?-Wh0's on the bottom. 6 Qaculfy :Q- Supa-' MR. W. M. PEES Salma! V. I. GEORGE HOWARD PENETON GILBERT ALTSTAETTER 8 194' MR, C. H, MARTENS Baafuf PAUL BRICKMAN LEE EWING 9 1 QA... .Q5. fi if ,- if 5+ ,v.t gif. ai fi. rc MR. W. M. PEES Superintendent Ohio Northern B. S. in Ed. Bowling Green University M.S. Physics, Commercial Arithmetic McComb '41-'45, '46-'50 MISS MARY FRAIL Otterbein College B.A. English McComb '49-'50 MISS ELEANOR PAINTER Manchester College A.B. Biological Science, Physical Education McComb '48-'50 MR. l. B. FINLEY Ashland College B.S. Ohio State Chemistry, Mathematics, Coach McComb '45-'50 MR. HERMAN TORGE Miami University B.S. in Music Education Vocal and Instrumental Music McComb '49-'50 10 MR. CARL H. MARTENS Principal Bowling Green University B.S. Commercial McComb '46-'50 MISS ANNA HOCHSTETTLER Taylor University B.A. Home Economics McComb '48-'50 MR. C. R. CLAPPER Findlay College B.A. Ohoi State University M.A. Bowling Green University History. French McComb '45-'50 MR. ROBERT MCVEY Bowling Green University B.S. Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing Assistant Coach McComb '41-'42, '45-'50 MR. R. M. WILLIAMS Purdue University B.S. in Agricul- ture Ohio State University M.A. in Ed Vocational Agriculture McComb '45-'50 MISS WILMA FARTHING Rowling Green University Filth and Sixth Grades Mt'L 9-'50 MM MISS RAMONA CUSAC Manvhester College 'l'Il1l'd and Fourth Gr McComb '4B 5 u MISS BLANCHE COURTRIGHT Findlay College A.B. 'I'hird Grade Mt'Conib '20-'5U 'X q X N 'Q Apt fhxl-ttx'Nl'XN0 MRS. IOYCE MARTIN Bolwlinq Green University B.S. in 'rt First. Grade MvComb '49A'50 MRS. FLORENCE LOY Bowling Green University Miami 'University First Grade McComb 'Z2f'28, '48-'50 'cikwrd :WAV txt nxdl MISS KATHRYN McDON,-XLD Bowling Green University B.S. in Ed. Fitth and Sixth Grades McComb '38-'41, '42-'50 MISS HELEN EWING Q be Findlay College A.B. K Bowling Green University ' . ' Miami University Fourth Grade McComb '21-'SU -v NX N l' l x MISS CLARA BELLE MITCHELL Bowling Green University B.S. Second Grade - McComb '43-'50 7 Q f MRS. MILDRED IONES Findlay College Bowling Green University Second Grade McComb '23-'2 '42-'50 , Q MRS. FLORENCE SMITH Bowling Green University Miami University Kindergarten McComb '20-'27, '48 '50 11 fk , ,X Pyramid- Dancing in the Dark -Brains of Phe county--Look at the birdie-Thats one way Bonita- Heavy -What happened-Dal, Chuck, Ike-Future Farmers--I didn't know you cured- Bcx-nitu-Senior Belles-Crows-Easy girl-Under classmen-Marionettes. 13 wud' Back to sa-hool4All dressed up-Sophs-Clarinetists-Learning lines?-You don't say-Goose-Ed -M1ll'C S goz1tfTop hcuvy-Anniv and 'Fox II-The boys-No Commvnt-Thinkers-Taste good? 14 In If C fi MX N X MX wwf XXV 5' ,5 ,A 144 We Wm 5'QCfE5 f'UlTlDlilT1K'NfS mt' IIz1sh's Clover Farm 16 .Swann 44 We Mae VIRGINIA ANDERSON Top in Music is her aim, lthere she hopes to reach her lame, GAA. 1: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Cho- rus l, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Glee I, 2, 3, 4: Op 'tt1 l, 2. 3: Y-Teen Cabinet 4- Na l Honor Society 3, 4: Marchiny ani I, 2, 3, 4' Con:nrt Band l, 2, R. 4: Accompanist l, 2, 3, 4: Musiv Club 1, 2, 3: Ofii:e 2, 4: Girls' En- semble 3. GENE BISHOP In ping pong he did trv, Although he was cr little guy. Foothall l, 2: F.P'.A. l, 2, 3, 4: So'thall 4: Stage Manager 3: State 'uclaing Team BERNADINE CUSAC Oh, she was so shy, but she was always on the tly, F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee I, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 1, 2, 3: Operettcz l, 2, 3: Student Council 4: Marching Band l, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4: F.II.A. Sec. Treas. 4. GENE COLLINGWOOD His aim is to be a mechanic but lor others it is such a panic. F.F.A. I. 2: Office 3, 4: Stage Man- ager 3. LUCILLE FARTHING Whenever you hear that giggle you know Lucille is aroun . l .H.A. 1, 2, -3: G.A.A. l, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee I. 2, 3, 4: Librarian 4: Marching Band l. 2: Concert Band l, 2: F.H. A. Ti-ea. 3: Music Clulpl ly, 2, 3. BEN BASYE I-lappy go lucky and never bucky. Basketball 1: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Eofs' Glee 3, 4: Annual Start 3, 4: Softball 3, 4. RAMONA BENNETT She loved to tease, but always meant to please. F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 45 Girtj Glen l, 2, 3, 4, Cantata I, 2, 3, 4, Lperetta 1, 2, 3. CHARLES COAKLEY A screech of tires and a green streak, Coakley just burnt up the street. Football I, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l. 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee l, 2, 3, 4: Operetta I, 2: Concert Band 1, 2, 3: 4Soitbal'l I, 2: Stage Manager MARGARET EWING Salutaiorian Her eyes are her fortune, Her gasses her misfortune. F.F.A. l, 2: G.A.A. I: Y-Teens 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1. 2. 3, 4: Iunior Play: Senior Play: Operetta 1, 2, 3: Class Sec. Treas. 3: Librarian 1: National Honor Society 3, 4: Annual Staff 3, 4: Office 3, 4: Girls' Ensemble 3: Music Club I, 2, 3. ROBERT COSNER A farmer he will be, just wait and you will see. Football I. 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 1, Z, 3, 4: Mixed Chorustl, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee l, 2. 4: Operetta 3: Student Coun- cil 4: Marching Band l, 2, 3: Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3: Chapel Commit- tee 2: Music Club 1, 2, 3. Compliments of Pelton Jewelers 17 EUGENE FARTHING Full of fun and mischief too, Doing things he shou1dn't do! Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Operetta 1, 2: Class Reporter 2, Librarian l: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4: Stage Manager 3, 4: Music Club l, 2, 3: Basketball- tootball Manager 1. BERNICE GORRELL With Kenny she'll roam, 'l'o find their new home. F.H.A. l, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3: Y-Teens 3, 4, Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3. 4: Cantata 2: Operetta 1, 2, 3, Y-Teen Cabinet 3: Student Council 4: Marching Band l, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. F.l-LA. 4, V. Pres. Stu- dent Council 4, Music Club l, 2, 3: Ensemble 3. RONALD KELLY Like a rabbit he can run, He's aways there in time for fun. Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Boys' Glee 3, 4: Softball 4, Stage Manager 4. MARGARET LANKER A letter from Wally she likes to set, If it doesn't come then she will fret. F.l-LA. 1, 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4, Girls' Glee l, 2, 3, 4, Cantata 1, 2: Junior Play: Senior Play: Operetta 1, 2, 3: Class Pres. 3: Class Sec. Treas. 2, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 4: Student Council 3, 4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4, Office l, 2, Student Council Reporter 4: .H.A. Sect. 4: Music Club 1, 2, 3. RONALD LENHART Either I will find a way Or I will make one. Basketball 1: F.F.A. I. 2: Mixed Chorus 1, 3: Boylgs' Glee 1, J, Can- tata 3: Iunior lay: Senior Play: Operetta 1. 3: Marching Band 1, 2, 3: Concert Band 1, 2, 3: Softball 3. 4: Music Club l, 2, 3. 18 IANE FISHER To Belmore she likes to go. I wonder why, do you know? F.H.A. l, 2, 3: G.A.A. l, 2, 3: Y- Teens 3: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 2: Senior Play: Operetta l, Z, 3: Class Reporter 3, 4, Librarian 1, 2, Marching Band l, 2, 3: Concert Band 1, 2, 3: Cheerleader 4: Office 1, 3, 4: Music Club 1, 2, 3, School Reporter 4: Ensemble 3. BOB FINLEY Like Father, like son, In his footsteps he will run. Football. 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, Cantata 3, Iunior Play, Senior Play: Operetta l, 2: Class Pres. 2, Class V. Pies. 4, Student Council 2: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band 2, Concert Bani 2, 3: Softball l, 2, 3, 4: Honorary Captain Fodtball 4. BETTY HOYT She got tired of her maiden name, So Lennie is the one to blame. F.H,A. 3: G.A.A. l, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Cantata l. 2, 3: Senior Play: Op- eretta 1, 2, 3: Librarian l: Office l,H2,1 3, 4, Music Club l, 2, 3, 4- . DAL LAWRENCE In History he was a whiz, but Mathematics-Gee whiz. Football I, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Boys' Glee l, 3, 4, Iunior Play: Senior Play: Class Pres. 4: Class V. Pres. 2: Student Council g: Annual Staff 4, Softball l, 2, , 4. MA RCELLA LATTA Her dimples come and go, Sometimes fast and sometimes slow. FJ-LA. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Y- Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3: Girls' Glee l, 3: Iunior Play: Senior Play: Marching Band l, 2, 3: Con- cert Band l, 2. 3: Office 2, 3, 4. MARCELE MATYAS Doniesticity is her lite, She'll make Bob a charming wife. F,l'I.A. 1, 2: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1: Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: lunior Play: Senior Play: Operetta 1, 2, 3: Class Sec. Treas. 1: Y-Teen Cabinet 4: Stu- dent Council 3: National Honor Soc. 3, 4: Marching Band 2, 3: Concert Band 2, 3: Office 2: Music Club l, 2, 3: F.H.A, SeC't. 1: G.A. A. Pres. 3. ALBERT LINHART On the basketball floor, ne is a star, For which lie is known near and far, Football 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Boys' Glee 4: Softball 2, 3, 4: Stage Maniger 3 Football Manager 1: V. Pres. 1: Honorary Basketball Captain 3, 4. MARILYN S1-IAFER To each new dance she's alwa,s hep, You just should see her, strut and step. F.H.A. l, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2: Y- Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3: Girls' Glee 2, 3: Cantata 1, 2: Iunior Play: Senior Play: Operetta 1, 2, 3: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Can- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4. FOREST PENETON A penn! saved, is cr penny earne . Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Iunior Play: Oper- etta 1, 2, 3: Class Pres. 1: Student Council 1: Annual Staff 4: March- ing Band I, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Softball 1, 4: Stage Manager 4. BETTY SNIVELY A sunny personality with a big heart to match. F.H.A. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Y- Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee l, 2, 3, 4: Operetta 1, 2: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4. IOSEPH LEONARD Historian With his mental abilitv he does rate, To get good grades is his fate. Basketball 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, lunior Play: Senior Play: Operat- ta l, 2, 3: Class V. Pres. 1: Na tional Honor Soc. 3, 4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Solo Contest 1, 2, 3, 4: Bas- ketball and Football Manager 1: Music Club 1, 2, 3. VIRGINIA MILLER When flute music fills the air, Look for Virginia, she'll be there. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1: Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 1, 2: Iunior Play' Senior Play: Operetta 1, 2: Y- Teen Cabinet 3. 4: Student Coun cil 4: Librarian 1: National Honor Soc. 3, 4: Annual Staff 2, 3, 4: Marching Band 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Office 1, 2: Music Club 1, 2, 3: Girls' Ensemble 3. WAYNE NEIDERI-IISER A country boy, bashful and shy. Took football honors on the fly. Football 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Boys' Glee 3, 4: Stage Manager 3: 4-H 1. DOROTHY SMITH On her shoulder she did Parry Her bass horn to make her merry. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4: Girls' Glee l, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 2, 3: Iunior Play: Senior Play: Operettcx 1, 2, 3: Class Reporter 1: Y-Teen 3, 4: Librarian 1: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4- Music Club l, 2, 3. TOM PERKINS Another winsome country lad, At football made the high school glad. Football 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Manager 3. Compliments of McComb Dany 19 BOB PREBLE To argue is his main delight And he will do it-wrong or right Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball l, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus l, 2: Boys' Glee l, 2: lunior Play: Senior Play: Nat'l Honor Society 3: Annual Staff 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Office 4. RU LEA TATE Whenever there was anything tc do, she was helpful clear through. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee l, 2, 3. 4: Cantata l, 2, 3: Operefta l, 2, 3: F.H.A. Reporter 4. PAUL SHOWALTER ln. Bookkeeping he will get his fame, so watch for his four letter name. lgasketball 1, 2: Softball 1: Office BONNIE WEDGE lt's quality not quantity that counts. GAA l, 2, 3: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1. 2, 3, 4: Cantata 1, Z, 3: lunior Piaf: Senior Play: Operetta l, 2, 3: Class Sec,-Treas., 3: Librarian 2: Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l: Concert Band 1: Cheerleader 3, 4: Girls' Ensemble 3: Music Club l, 2, 3: G.A.A. Treas. 3. KENNETH WINEGARDNER One can't always be a hero, but one can always be a man. Football 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 2: Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 3, 4: Softball 2, 3, 4: lOfice13: Stage Manager -1: Base- a . Compliments of Jones Funeral Home. 20 IOANNE SPITSNAUGLE Someone once said, A Woman'3 hair is her crowning glory. G.A.A. 1, 2: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 3. 4: Girls' Glee 1. 2, 3. 4: Cantata 1, 2, 3: Operetta l, Z, 3: Y-Teen Cabinet 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l. 2, 3, 4: Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4: Office 1. 2: Class Historian 3: Prompter 3: Girls' Ensemble 3: Music Club 3. KEITH RADER Whenever Keith is feeling ill or sick, He calls Nurse Catherine iniqhty quick. Football 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixel Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2. 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: Student Council 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Mu sic Club l, 2, 3: F.F.A. Sec. 3, 4. PAT WASHBURN No matter what will be Pat's fate, we know she'll always like to skate. E.H.A. l, 2, 3: G.A.A. l, 2, 3: Y- Tens 3: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls Glee 1, 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: lilfarching Band l, 2: Concert Band ERVIN SHUFELT In Physics class he was a wit, with Doc he made such a nit. PAULINE ZELTNER Vulodlctorlan The trombone is one of her assets. she packs the others up in bas- kets. F.H.A. 1: G.A.A. l, 2: Y-Teens 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee l. 2, 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: Librarian l, 2: National Honor Soc. 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l, 2. 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Office l, 4: Prompter 4: Kinder- garten Rhythm Band 2: Girls' Ene semble 3: Music Club 1, 2, 3: Song Flutes 3. Glam On September 3, 1946, forty-three green but eager freshmen entered High School. Nine days later a very peculiar looking ninth grade class appeared. What fellows wouldn't look odd wearing makeup, dresses, and high heels-and the girls, too, wore jeans iwrong side out and backwards? and had half of their hair up. This bizarre attire was, as you may have guessed, worn for our initiation. Now we were officially in high school! We elected the following officers: President, Forest Penetong Vice President, Joe Leonardg Secretary-Trea- surer, Marcele Matyasg Reporter, Dorothy Smithg Historian, Bernice Gorrell. As our class motto we chose, A hard beginning makes a good ending , as our colors, scarlet and grey: and as our flower, the American Beauty Rose. On November 15, we held our first class party at the School Building. What fun! We later had two other parties, the second at the school on March 7 and the last, a weiner roast at the Roadside Park on May 16. Mr. Spirk, who was our advisor, gave us much able assistance throughout the year. Considering ourselves very much adapted to high school life, we, the same forty-three, came back on September 3, 1947, as sophomores. Our class enlarged to forty-five as we acquired two new members - Kenneth Winegardner and Albert Linhart. We chose these officers: President, Bob Finley, Vice President, Dal Lawrence: Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Lankerg Reporter, Eugene Farthing: Historian, Marcele Matyas. This year we chose Mr. McVey as our Advisor. To supplement our treasury we sold pop corn at the basketball games in which many of our boys participated. We again had three class parties: On November 15 at the school, an Easter party at Gene Collingwood's, and a surprise birthday party for Bonnie Wedge. These were enjoyed by all. Coming back to school as Juniors, we found forty-one new shiney rings Cwhich were of course the most beautiful yetb waiting for us. We were very sorry to lose two of our classmates-Marilyn Wagner and Dortha Back. The following officers were elected: President, Margaret Lankerg Vice President, Bonnie Wedge: Secre- tary-Treasurer, Margaret Ewing: Reporter, Jane Fisher: Historian, Joanne Spitsnaugle. Miss Harshman was chosen as our advisor. In November we presented our class play, Aunt Cathie's Cat which was given much applause and appreciation. Finding ourselves considerably busier this year, we found time for just one class party. This was a Christ- mas party held at the home of Ramona Bennett. We all exchanged gifts. This year again found us popping and selling popcorn to enlarge our treasury. In the spring we presented the Seniors with a banquet using a Heaven Theme. Delightful harp melo- dies added to the atmosphere. Afterwards we had our pictures taken-a souvenir of a pleasant evening. At the commencement we served as the honor guard standing at attention while the Seniors marched to the solemn strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' At last the long awaited moment was here, we were forty proud seniors. We were very sorry to lose Wilma Benroth. We elected the following officers: President, Dal Lawrence, Vice President, Bob Finley, Secretary, Mar- garet Lankerg Treasurer, Virginia Miller: Historian Marcele Matyas. We chose Mr. Clapper as our class advisor. On November 7, everyone came in his best attire and we set off for Boles-Dandurand Studios in Tiffin where we had our pictures taken. We selected the three-act comedy, It's a Date for our play which was given November 9. Thus we ended our high school acting careers. A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Bernice Gorrell in her honor on Dec. 21. Our last class party was held in the spring. We contributed 575.00 toward the new caps and gowns which the school is purchasing. On May 21 the Juniors honored us with a banquet. A Mexican Fiesta theme was carried out very effectively. 21 Wd! We the senior class of McComb High School, county of Hancock, state of Ohio, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty, hereby bequeath the following unforgettable traits and priceless pos- sessions: To the School we will the remainder of our treasury to install a soda bar in the back of the study hall. To the Juniors we will our honored and dignified position in the school and in the activities as well as our chapel seats. To the Sophomores we will our good nature which we feel they will need especially in American history. To the Freshmen we will our will power as they are sure to need it in the forthcoming years. To the Faculty we leave the memories of our past deeds and misdeeds as long as they promise not to judge is too harshly. I, Virginia Anderson, hereby bequeath my musical ability to Leroy Butler so he can amuse himself when his motor scooter isn't working. I, Ramona Bennett, hereby bequeath my ability to eat candy in Commercial Law and never get caught to Charles Norway. i I, Ben Basye, hereby bequeath my Ford to Daryl Ewing so Daryl won't have to bum rides when he wants to go somewhere. I, Gene Bishop, hereby bequeath my ping pong ability to Tom Loy so Tom can be champion next year. I, Charles Coakley, hereby bequeath my fast driving to Jack Finley so Jack can get home by the 'deadline'. I, Bob Cosner, hereby bequeath my love for the soil to Raymond George so Ichabod will always be sure of a living. I, Gene Collingwood, hereby bequeath my ability to pile up a car without getting hurt to Doris Leader as this seems to worry her a great deal. I, Bernadine Cusac, hereby bequeath my timidness around boys to Jo Ellen Shoop. I, Margaret Ewing, hereby bequeath my ability to walk in without knocking to Margaret Coakley so she wont have to wait on Charles to open the door. I, Eugene Farthing, hereby bequeath my love of classical music to John Haley so John will have a di- version from hillbilly songs. I, Lucille Farthing, hereby bequeath my ability to remain standing on the gym floor during a game to Bonnie Thomas as Bonnie seems to hug the floor. I, Bob Finley, hereby bequeath my ability to stay with one girl to DavidfDreisbach as Dave seems to be going in the other direction. I, Jane Fisher, hereby bequeath my false teeth to Melvin Peterman so he will have a few extra in case some are knocked out. I, Bernice Gorrell, hereby bequeath my dark rimmed glasses to Jimmy Haughn to give him that dis- tinguished look. I, Betty Hoyt, hereby bequeath my long hair to Bonita Crouse providing Bonita keeps it curled at all times. I, Ronald Kelly, hereby bequeath my knowledge of secluded parking places to Doc Miller so Jim won't smash up the Chrysler on some cow path. I, Margaret Lanker, hereby bequeath my natural curly hair to Bob Sparrowe so he can intrigue the girls. I, Marcella Latta, hereby bequeath my love of Hoytville to Shirley Altman providing Shirley doesn't in- clude Walter in the bargain. I, Dal Lawrence, hereby bequeath my ability to reason efficiently with Mr. Clapper to next year's annual editor. Good luck, Bill. I, Al Linhart, hereby bequeath my height to Alvin Shoop so Alvin won't have to look up to the weaker sex. Compliments of Fleckners Department Store 22 I, Ronald Lenhart, hereby bequeath my ability to find trouble to Betty: Borgelt as she seems to have trouble finding it. I, Joe Leonard, hereby bequeath my job at the Herald Office to Charles Wasson providing Chuck can get to school as early on Friday mornings as Joe always did. I, Marcele Matyas, hereby bequeath my knowledge of home ec to Grace Newell so Gene wont starve to death. I, Virginia Miller, hereby bequeath my long skirts to Mary Cunningham so Mary won't have to wear slacks on cold mornings. I I, Wayne Neiderhiser, hereby bequeath my county football recognition to Gene Routson provided Gene moves as fast as Wayne did. I, Forest Peneton, hereby bequeath my record collection to Jack Pickens so Jack can keep Janet entertained. I, Tom Perkins, hereby bequeath my bashfulness to Frank Funk so Frank can concentrate more on football instead of girls. I, Bob Preble, hereby bequeath my gift of gab to Ted Moorehead so Ted can plead his own case in traffic court. I, Keith Rader, hereby bequeath my dimples to Doris Newcomer so Doris can have that come hither look when she goes out with Pete. I, Marilyn Shafer, hereby bequeath my knack of putting my hair up in a hurry to Sue Lawrence so Sue can spend more time with Jack. ' I, Paul Showalter, hereby bequeath my bookkeeping practice sets to Everett Latta so Everett won't have to spend so much time on Bkkg. II. I, Ervin Shufelt, hereby bequeath my wise cracks to the next year's physics class so things won't get dull. I, Dorothy Smith, hereby bequeath my sewing machine bobbins to Joyce Dishong so Joyce will have one when she needs it. I, Betty Snively, hereby bequeath my flirtatious ways to Freddie Metz so Freddie can learn to imitate Charles Boyer. I, Joanne Spitsnaugle, hereby bequeath my ability to accomplish the fine art of driving a car to ZoeAnn Stafford so Annie can miss a few trees and still get a thrill out of life. I, Ru Lea Tate, hereby bequeath my quiet ways to Janet Deerwester. I, Pat Washburn, hereby bequeath my blue eyes to Marilyn Ewing so Marilyn won't have to gripe about having green ones. I, Bonnie Wedge, hereby bequeath my short stature to Clifford Watson so he won't have to look down on his classmates. I, Kenneth Winegardner, hereby bequeath my fullback position to Phillip Saldana so he will get a chance to live up to his nickname, Mot1ey . f- -' I, Pauline Zeltner, hereby bequeath my ability to appear good natured when I am angry to Sharon Wil- kinson. We the Senior Class of 1950, declaring ourselves to be of sound mind, do set our seal as this our last will and testament. Signed: The Senior Class of 1950 Witnesses: Bonnie Wedge Virginia Miller Bob Finley Dal Lawrence Compliments of Hall's Hardware 23 p 0FJ'w'f Four members of the Senior class of 1950, Dal Lawrence, Bob Finley, Bonnie Wedge, and Virginia Miller are enthusiastically reminiscing and talking about the present whereabouts, whys, and whats of their fellow classmates. The year is 1960. Let us listen to their conversation. Oh, haven't you heard about Gene Collingwood! exclaimed Bonnie. Why, ever since he was graduated he's been working in a laboratory and now he's invented 'Television on Telephones'. Isn't that wonderful! Now you can watch the person to whom you are talking. I sat there enthralled by their conversation. So may I briefly reiterate their tales to you? Thank you. Before Joe Leonard graduated he had decided to become a doctor. After eight years of study he is now a renowned brain specialist. Recently Joe, with the help of his nurse, Margaret Lanker, discovered a new way to cure the common head cold instantly. This new method is practically painless. Bob Finley also decided to enter the medical profession. Due to his interests in children Cespecially his ownl he specialized in Pediatrics. His wife, the former Marcele Matyas, aside from her duties as a wife and mother, finds time to spend in her greenhouse where she raises many rare species of plants. After a successful basketball career in college, Al Linhart has now joined the Minneapolis Lakers and is the leading scorer in professional basketball. Virginia Miller, after four years in college, worked as a laboratory technician in a hospital. She soon met a doctor, married him, and lived happily ever after. Even before Betty Hoyt graduated she married a promising railroad man and now they are the wealthy owners of the Sidener Lines Incorporated. A few years after graduating Ronald Lenhart became a used car dealer. He is now known as Honcs Veenie' and has a very successful business in Cleveland, Ohio. Marcella Latta immediately married Walter George from Hoytville and now they have three children and own a restaurant where Marcella spends much of her time. The two bachelors, Wayne Neiderhiser and Tom Perkins, united their capital and bought a farm near McComb. They offer jobs to all football players during the summer vacation to help get the boys in training. Forest Peneton, former graduate of M.H.S., acquired a position selling records in a music shop in Mc- Cutchenville. After many years of hard work he finally reached his goal and became manager of the store. Virginia Anderson, a classmate with much musical ability, after several years of extensive study, is now director of the All Girls Orchestra . Gaining much experience during his high school years at Johnson's, helped Ben Basye start his own fill- ing station. This station is located at Vermillion, Ohio. Ervin Shufelt, who was one of Mr. Pees' wise physics students, is employed as Ben's mechanic. Gene Bishop is gradually working his way up in the baseball world. He is now the most valued pitcher of the Toledo Mudhens. His batting average is also above the three hundred mark. Using some of the knowledge obtained from his early youth, Charles Coakley now has the unique distinc- tion of being the only State Highway patrolman who averages twenty-five arrests per day. Bob Cosner, after graduating from Ohio State University, settled down on a six hundred acre farm and he is known as being the owner of the only everything black farm in the world. Bonnie Wedge, the lilting soprano, has taken over the Bing Crosby program and now it is called 'Bonnie Sings'. Following the publishing of the 19510 annual, Margaret Ewing worked her way up to Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Herald Tribune -CP. S. She also married the owner's son.J After spending six years in the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Eugene Farthing is now conductor of the New York Philharmonic Symphony. V Miss Ru Lea Tate is now a home economics teacher. She specializes in embroidering and in baking angel food cakes. However, her pupils report that despite their many pleadings, she will not disclose the recipe for her delicious cake. 24 After graduating from high school,with highest honors, Pauline Zeltner went through college Clike Mr. Belvederel. Not being able to decide on one profession, we find her still in college working on several doctor's degrees. - Ramona Bennett, who attended college for several years, now travels all over the United States singing in various churches, She is thinking of becoming a minister so she can give a sermon along with her vocal solos. Betty Snively is employed as a stenographer at the Ohio Oil Company. It is now rumored that her atten- tions are divided between her typing and her boss. Following the footsteps of her sister, Bernadine Cusac is now an elementary teacher. She teaches rea:lin', ritin', rithmetic and also gives clarinet lessons. Paul Showalter, now a professional golfer, is givirg lessons at the Shady Acres Golf Course. He can't understand why everyone can't make birdies and eagles the way he does. Keith Rader, now a happily married man, devotes most of his time to farming. He, his wife, and children live on a small farm on the outskirts of McComb. Dorothy Smith is now a pharmacist's wife. When she is not helping her husband in a drugstore you can usually find her at home with their twin daughters who are now posing for the Toni Home Permanent Ad- vertisement, which twin has the Toni . After going to a business school, Joanne Spitsnaugle is now a very efficient secretary. She is employed at the McComb High School where she works for the principal and superintendent. This takes care of all forty seniors so again let us return to the conversation as Virginia says, Gee, this has been fun. Let's get together again soon, so we can keep track of everyone. So we close for this year, but we'll be back again with our new achievements. The Senior Class of 1950 Signed, Sealed, and Dedicated Bonnie Wedge Virginia Miller Bob Finley Dal Lawrence 25 P 'A Whufs in the bottle, kids?-Chocolate or Strawberry?-What's so funny-A1'er1't we cute?-Two speed demons on the hoof-Musicians-Tom and Bernadine-Love Birds-Prune-The All Stan s- Butch-Doyt???-Why the blissful look?-Playing horse-Bashful?-The pause that refreshes-- Bonnie and the boys-Studyingll?-How y0u,ve changed-Erv, Goose, Doalus, Pen-Life can be bcnutifuI-Buddies-Hold that pose-Lily Pons. 26 , W WUJGGCZGJQJWGM 3? D? I CD pl ,- f f AL xn Isl Row Murqarel Wilson, Bonnie Strouse, Peqqy Hanes. Ioyce Dishonq, Marilyn Ewing, loan Sharninqhouse, Leila lluekmaster, Zoe Ann Stafford, Doris Newcomer, Grace Newell. 2nd Row Burleiqh Leader lr., Lynn Farthinq, Elmer Courtriqht, Iames Rader, Doris Leader, Mary Cunninqham, Charles Norway, Phillip Saldana, lohn Haley, Ted Moorhead. 3rd Row Mr. Torqe, Iusiin Wilson, Herbert Mclvlasler, Wayne Matihes, Ted Marlin, Bill Donaldson, lim Miller, Gene Hardin, lim Peterman, Bill lose-ph, Eddie Perkins, Richard Haddox. In the month of September thirty-one girls and boys returned to school as dignified juniors. We elected the following officers for our junior year: Bill Joseph, president: Ted Martin, vice presi- dentg Grace Newell, secretary-treasurerg Joyce Dishong, reporterg and Herb McMaster, historian. We were sorry not to have Lois Foltz back with us. We were glad to have Bonnie Strouse, who had spent the last semester in Florida, back with our class. Our class rings arrived in September and we were very proud of them. We chose Mr. Torge for our advisor for this year. A vi-ry enjoyable Hallowe'en party was given at the home of Richard Haddox. To raise money for our class treasury we held several bake sales. We also sold refreshments at the junior high tournament. Our class was well represented in our band, choruses, football, basketball, and other school ac- tivities. We are looking forward to next year, when we hope to bring more and greater fame to our school. We chose for the theme of our banquet a Mexican Fiesta. Miss Frail was our banquet advisor. We presented our class play, t'Who's Batty Now? , which turned out to be a booming success. Mr, Pecs was chosen for our director of the class play, 1 In .2.. S list Row Carolyn Collmfrwood, Betty Rozelle, Victoria Andonian, Shirley Altman, Maxine Watson, Carolyn llwinq Io lfllen Shoop, Sue Lawrenso, Bonita Crouse, Bonnie Thomas, Imogene Newcomer. Zlnd Row Charles Wasson, Rernita Bunnell, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Lois Payne, Marlene Miller, Catherine Little Marilyn Adams, Nancy Clevenqer, Mabel Finley, Mary Lou Pinqle, Mr. McVey. 3rd Row Ri:-hard Snavely, Gene Wedqe, Charles Spitler, Ronald Myers, David Dreisba'h, Robert Sparrowe, Frank Funk, Raymond G1-oroe, lfverett lotta, Robert Roy. Donald Thomas. Thirty-two students began the school year of '49 and '50 to make up the sophomore class. After surviving the freshman year we weren't quite rs bashful as the year before. As our class officers we chose the following: President, Raymond Georgeg Vice President, Marlene Miller, Secretary- Treasurcr, Mabel Finley: Historian, Imogene Newcomerg Reporter, Carolyn Ewing. We welcomed into our class two new pupils, Bernita Bunnell from Mt. Blanchard and Carolyn Castello from Akron. We were very sorry when Carolyn Castello moved to Liberty in the middle of the year. We had three very enjoyable class parties during the year. The first was a Weiner roast and party which was held at the home of Carolyn Ewing. We had a scavenger hunt in which we went around asking elderly ladies for gray hairs, old buttons, broken mirrors, etc. Our second and third parties were held at the school house in the club room. This year, to make money, we held several bake sales which were great successes. We also sold popcorn at the basketball games. To help the school make money we sold magazines. Many of our boys played on the basketball and football teams. Those playing were: Frank Funk, Charles Wasson. Raymond George, Richard Snavely, David Dreisbach. Charles Spitler, Bob Sparrowe, Robert Roy. Also, many of the girls were in G.A.A. Our class was well represented in the high school band. .Mix McVey was chosen as our class advisor. He has been a very good advisor for us for two years. We regret very deeply the loss of our former friend and classmate, Agnes Zcigler, who died on August 13, 1949 and who is missed by all. 29 Agnes Zeigler ezaatfzmen lst Row Doii::Fo:1le, Dunne Mfipes, Shuion Wilkinson, Kay Donner Harden, Betty Borfqelt, Mcxry Donaldson, Dolores lldrden, locmnfx llvinfiv, Doris Bryon, Gerry Thomas, Wanda Fluckmdster. Lind Row Miss, Vmil, lock Zeisslm, limmy Shrink, Ronald Courtriqht, Connie Bosiimer, Connie Scildano, lcmet 'Sterlinfx ionii-w llherly, l'rorldw Metz, Richard Ritter. 3rd Row l.oioy Butler, Dick Selt, Idniess Campbell, Leonard Zeissler, Gerald Burris, Clifford Wcrtson, Toe Collinriwoori Roniild Geoifio, Tom l.oy, Alvin Shoop, Clone Rehus, Hoymonl Crdwtis. I Thirty-six Freshmen returned to M.H.S. this fall to become an active part of the upper four' We were happy to have Raymond Crawfis as a new member of our class but we were sorry to lose Rila Chamberlin who moved away during the summer. We elected the following officers to lead us through the year: President, Tom Loy: Vice Presi- dent. Ronald Georgeg Secretary-Treasurer. Freddie Metz: Reporter. Jim Campbell: and Historian. Doris Bryan. We chose Miss Frail as our class advisor. Blue and Silver were selected as our class colors with the pink carnation as our class flower As our motto We chose t'We'll Find a Way or Make One. At the high school burn, Diane Mapes was elected as one of the high school cheerleaders. Joe Collingwood, Alvin Shoop. Richard Ritter and Dick Self went out for football. We were very proud when they played in most of the games, making several touchdowns and extra points. Ronald Courtright, Ronald George. Gerald Burris, Tom Loy, Joe Collingwood, Alvin Slioop. Dick Self and Richard Ritter represented our class in basketball. They were the main players on the Junior High Team and did a good job wherever they played. Our class held a Halloween party at the home of Lois Spitler. At the party we enjoyed a Weiner roast and the Hall of Horrorsf, In the spring we had another class party which was fun for all. Although we entered the school year feeling green , we now consider ourselves as full- fledged high school students and are eagerly awaiting our Sophomore year. Compliments of Shady Acres Golf Course. 30 ZJQAM Qaaafe 5 , A lst Row --Marqaret Coakley, Rosemary Leader, Belly Watson, Barbara Sudlow, Ianet Deerwester, LaDonna Myers, Mary Sterling, Helen Keckley, Nancy Roienberqer. 2nd Row- Daryl Ewinq, Louis Wilcox, Ruth Zefssler, Naomi Newell, Barbara Shoemaker, Lois Martens, Bonnie Shoop Robert Barker, Roqer Adams, Mr. Williams. 3rd Row ---Ray DeWeese, Bill Morrison, Ronald Perkins, lack Pickens, Charles Parish, Gene Routson, lack Finley, lohn Washburn, Ned Dillinqer, We started this year rolling by electing as our class officers: President, Jack Finleyg Vice Presi- dent, Helen Keckleyg Secretary and Treasurer, Robert Barker: Historian, Bonnie Shoopg and Re- porter, Nancy Rosenberger. Later on in the year we chose as our advisor Mr. Williams. Our first class party of the year was held in October at the home of Daryl Ewing. We all had a very good time. As a project to make money for our class treasury we sold Vanilla. We were very sorry to lose two of our classmates, Harold Helfer, who moved to Findlay, and Clara Williamson, who moved to Michigan. Several of the girls in our class went out for Junior High cheerleaders and several of the boys in our class did their best on the Junior High basketball team this year. Near the end of the year we enjoyed another party, which concluded our class activities. We are eagerly looking forward to next year, when we can proudly call ourselves Freshmen . 31 swam Q lst Row- Bonnie Mae Grubb, Nancy Thomas, Nancy Rudisill, lackie Pinqle, Lois Carol Montaque, Kayleen Wilkinson, Ioy Shank, Sharon Leiter, Donna lackman, Marilyn Fundum, Dorothy Leader. 2nd Row Miss Painter, Emma Lou Bunnell, Arlene Altman, Mary lane Franks, Carol Keeran, Patty ,lu- italian, Thais Booth, Roberta Wisterman, Marcella Ewing, Betty Donaldson, Alberta Hess, Roberta Hale, Danny Crates. 3rd Row Danny Shoop, limmie Hauqhn, Donnie La Rue, Eugene Bundy, Howard Troutner, Bob Pickens, lack Warner, Iimmie Leader, Raymond Lazenhy, Melvin Peterman, Dick Bush, Raymond Watson, lames Foqle. Shortly after school started we elected our class officers for the year. They are as follows: President, Thais Boothg Vice President, Nancy Rudisillg Secretary and Treasurer, Alberta Hess: Reporter, Jimmy Leaderg Historian, Bonnie Mae Grubb. Later we elected Miss Eleanor Painter as our class advisor. We had our first class party on December 17 at the home of Thais Booth. It was a Christmas exchange. In the spring We had another party. We have three new members in our class: Marilyn Fundum who came from the Lincoln school in Findlay: Donna Jackman, from Brooklyn, Michigan: and Emmalue Bunnell from Mt. Blanchard. There are now 37 members in our class, I In September we took a Kuder preference test to find out what' interested us most. The results were a trifle surprising to say the least. We sold Christmas cards and every day cards as our class project. We are proud of the fact that Bonnie Mae Grubb, Thais Booth, and Kayleen Wilkinson were chosen as three of the four Junior High cheerleaders this year. The thing that has caused the greatest bewilderment among us this year is the change from Grade school to Junior High School. The large assignments especially were confusing but before the end of the year we were taking them in our stride. 32 Our pride and joy-1949 Jr. 8.: Sr. Banquet-McComb's only triplets-A car load of pulchritudo -Teasing?-The boys-Marionettes-A pleasant way to legally skip study hall-Marlin and Jame- Ahhh! What is it-No. 73589103, step down-Just us girls-How was the ice-Summefs day- Hallowcen parade is over-Wait 'til Berneice sees this. 33 Saint Peter? - Bc Prepared! -- Mona - Teachers in Heaven!?! -It canyt be that bad Imogene --The Beauties and thc Beast!-Angels?-Slumber Party, Anderson?--A lot of work turn out zu swell float-Dinner is served. 34 gfemenialuf - -4-J: ,.. First Row Shirley Smith, Betty Finley, Wilma McMaster, lanet Collingwood, Bonnie Tate, Flo- iorivo Myers, Nancy Thomas, Beatrice Parish. ljlmne Ritter, Lois Ann Snavely. lulia Niqh. Second Row Susan loseph, Ann Harden, Io Anne Ewing, Carol Sue Fundum, Carolyn Or- wirk, Gene Sparrowe, Duane Lambert, Bobby Snivoly, Laumdelle Rayburn, loanne Wilson. Lois Sterlinq, Evelyn Smith, Miss Mac Donald. 'Third Row lack jacob, Iimmy Thomas, Dean Washburn, lavk Harden, Donald Barker, Donald Burkmasier Iimmy Leeper, Dick Pickens, rlual Klenhenz, Plranklin Razelle, Billy Clevenqer, Gail Newromer, Ervin Zeltner. First How: Annie Andonian, Shirley Winkls, Ianice Altman, ilelma Shafer, Beverly Shoop, Linfla Martin, Lynn Miller, Ianice S:hwartz. ieanette Hermon, Paula Foltz, Phyllis Kersh Phyllis Shafer. Second Row: Larry Rader, Ray Miller, Eddie Leeper, Robert Phillips, Iohn Andonian, Iunioi Davis, Dennis NQQY, Markie Deerwester, Bill Davis, Wilbur Richards, Miss Farthinq. Third Row: Larry Wilcox, Keith Buckmcxster. Larry Orwick, Paul Rehus, Otha Sudlow, Arden Rader, Bobby Self, Ronald Hale, Larry Mapes, Larry Grubb. Absent when picture was taken: Lee Fleming Larry lnbody. 6M Qaaale 511: Qaeda 4. ' Q br J x l ir:st Row Phyllis Rozelle, Connie Thomas. Barbara Bennett, Ruth Leader, Ioleen Shank, llosahno Wasson, Mary Ann Parker, Barbara Ewing, Darlene Beaupry, Rosalyn Rader, Lola Davis. Sr-uond Row Ruthann Buchanan, Brenda Hol larlay, Mary Ellen Adams, Nancy Harden, Con- nie Brtrknian, Marilyn Lazenby, Roberta lnbody. Sandra Shafer, Mary Hauqhn, Patricia McBride, Anita Kurtz. ' 'l'lnrd Row Miss Ewinq Ralph Niqh, Ronnie Sparrowe, Marvin Tate, Billy Foltz, Iaclcie Myers, Martin Robinson, oeofqe Franks, Iames Crates, Horror Orwiuk, Donald Phillips, lan Niqh, Miss Cusav. Fourth Row Donald Waqnor, Gerald Aller, Dale Smith, Freddie Altstaetter, Kenneth Bryan Duane l.atta Gene Lora, Fred Dillinqer, Bobby Rtulisill, Hobson Rader. First Row-Ian Brickman, Iannie Sue Roy Marlene Mapes, Darlene Latta, Sharon Doudt Sue Rosenberger, Connie Nagy, Sandra Rider: Jayme Campbell, Eve Andonian, Madqe Shafer Linda Crouse. Second Row---'Charles Feltmon, Lester Dietrick Charles Cosner, Tommy Jackman, Donald Lora Ronnie Pendleton, Gene Corron, Leon McDowell Iimmy Powell, Bobby Sterling, limmy Fleming Dennis Geren. Third Row--John Holladay, Charles Harden Ierry Shoemaker, Marvin Ritter, Donald Keplinq Charles Eberly, Donald Gerschutz, Floyd Rader Russel Conrad, Iohn Stantield, Norman Grubb Miss Courtriqht. Qaeda Qaeda First Row Sharron Niqh, Barbara Doty, Sue Ann Wilkinson, Elaine lnbody, Io Fran Ferrell, Pofirgy Lazenby, Marietta Morrison, Elaine Trout- nvi, .Kay Martens, Sharon Tewell, Ianet Apple, Linda Thomas, Glenda Siverling. Snr-ond Row -Sue Hardin, Sherry Zeller, Mary Str-rlina, lanivf- Montaque, Mary Keeran, Linda Shoop, Ruth Ann Shater, Diane Booth, Lucretia riaton, LaVc-ra Payne, Sharon Aulcerman, Phyllis Shfiriunahouse. Third Row Mrs. Iones, Danny Diller, jimmy Rinehart, ltnuny lDeWoose, Gary Geren, Iunior Shafer, Roy Wise, Ralph Lazonby, Arden Endrek, Swotty Rader, Darrel Challen, Paul Smith, Ed- ward Barker. l-'ourtli Row hm Edie, Billy Hile, Kenneth llrown, Raymond lhlhnaer, Ralph Tussin, Ronald 2,111-ltiuist, Ciar'-.' Rose, Randy Fees, Danny Rader, luuiny Rnsian, lohn loo Shoop, Charles Rader, ll-irryl M.'Dowoll, Doualas Beniamin, Miss Mitfholl. Alison? 'inirwn lnlvody. First Row Carole Walsh, ludith Okuly, Eileen Mc'Master, Virquua Leader, Bonnie Newcomer, Mary Lou Gerschutz, Linda Sue Rutter, Ieanette Phillips, Linda Roy, Sidney Aqner, Cynthia Caton. Seroncl Row Laura Parker, Carol Beauprx, Nancy St. lohn, Sue Woodrutt, Barbara Corron. Arvma Swineliart, Carol Enclrek, Sonia Reiter, Mario Wise, Janet Foltz, Faye Shafer, Shirley Orwick. Third Row Bobby Buchanan, Denny Altstaet- ter, David Roiizson, Barbara Feltman, Marilyn Pickens, Rebecca Shoop, Billy Glaser, lim Lora, Donnie Ensign. Fourth Row Mrs, Martin, Kenny DeWeese, La Vero lflerrinasliaw, lr., Thomas Nagy, Glen Wedao, Danny l,oia, Don Ewinq, Bill Lootens. Donovan Couitriahf, Paul Brickman, Iohn Mc- Clanahan, Wayne Rader, Mrs. Loy. Absent llarriet Miller, Leslie Woodward. New Pupils Donald Vxfeidinqer, Theresa VVPi- dinaor. N Zmf Qaeda ld Qaeda andy, Front Row: Marilyn Thomas, Iill Rider, Eddie Dale Inqold, Sandra Arrington, leannie Deweese, Ronald DoVJeQse, Connie DeWeese, Sharon Orwick, Shirley Lora, Kenneth Aqner, Vicki Logan. Middle Row: Dtrkte los- Bocik, Ronald Holladay, Charleen Collizqwood, Viola Lanker, lohn Be:-k, Lrnc!:i Llvorfrr, Carol Sue Watson, Nancy Shoemaker, Robert Zeller, Robert Amstutz, Ronald Routson. Bark Row: Mrs, Smith, Iimmy Bryan, Larry Rose, Ianet Smith, Susan Rader, Ann Clapper, Susi-2 Powell, Tort Ann Hutson, Donna lean Franks, Bennie Kisseberth, Ronald McDowell, Iohn Richards. 39 We 4--ve, eff - v Posing-Russell, the uerialist-Ifaving fun?-Watch the birdie-Future majorettes-Rough house- Bronda and her bike-TD?-Happy birthday-Aren't we cute?-Not enough to go around-All set 40 MQ X 1'7Zf X 'Z Q-if x Z 's alll K 41 Date Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Oet. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Wanda!! McComb started the season with 13 returning lettermen. In a sixteen minute preview game we beat North Baltimore 14-0. Gaining needed confidence with that victory, We were able to win our first game of the season, trouncing Mt. Blanchard 60-0. The following week we journeyed to Liberty and with the aid of a strong second half, whipped the Eagles 64-0. On Oct. l, McComb traveled to Tiffin for a non-league tilt with Calvert High. We lost our first game 13-0. The follow- ing week we bounced back from our first reversal to give Vanlue a sound beating 84-0. Our next game found us pitted against the County Champs from Arlington. After getting a 14 point lead in the first half. Arlington retaliated, tying the score 14-14. Then on Oct. 21 we played host to Cory- Rawson and came out of that game with a 14-0 win. The next Week we played a non-league game, winning 36-7 over North Baltimore. Getting back into league play we beat Arcadia 46-13. Van Buren was our last opponent ol' the season. We won 46-7. Bob Finley. honorary captain, set a school record by scoring 154 points. The team also set i record by scoring 378 points during the season. Opponent We They Oct. 21 i:Cory-Rawson CHU 14 SML Blanchard CH? 60 0 Oct. 27 North Baltimore CTJ 36 Liberty QTJ 64 0 Nov. 4 tAieadia CTD 46 Tiffin Calvert CTU 0 13 Nov. ll gVan Buren CTU 46 , Vanlue CTT 84 0 -- 'iAi-lington CHD 14 14 'League Games 373 I Q-, e 45 , ' O 1 , , 4 3 , , ' I 'IXQQMW Q V Firsl Row: Dal Lawrence, Frank Funk, Tom Perkins, Ted Martin, Herb McMaster, E1 Perkins, Bob Preble, Charles Coakley, Wayne Neiderhiser, David Dreisbach. Sli d R . I h W hb I C ll' cl, Ch 1 W , R ld Cellwy .Al I 'Ofl OW' O H GS Urn, OG O IUQWOO CI' QS CISSOH CHO 1 Linhart, Bob Finley, Kenneth Wineqarder, Forest Peneton, Keith Rader, lim Miller, Alvin Shoop, lack Finley. Third Row: Mr. Finley, Dick Self, Philip Saldana, Richard Ritter, lim Peterman, Spitler, Wayne Malthes, Richard Snavely, lustin Wilson, Bill Donaldson, Gone Mr. M:'Vey. Compliments of Thomas Bottled Gas. 42 Chfirle-.3 tilcirdeii, ml ,UQ -mm CQ - M-..-Q... ww I lfol Coen.-r lun Mlller Keith Rcrdvr- Wayne Neiderhiser--Al linhcxrt. llzvxv ' llul l,m.-xwzxfv llonmf- Kelly Bob Spurrowe Charles Cocxkley--Ed Perkins. WT T'l How 3 luslm Wllson Bob Preble -Kenneth Wmeqcxrdner-'Ice Collingwood--Herb McMus1er-ForestPenelon. How -1 'l'om PUI'klIlF Role Purley Ted Martin Charles Wasson-Frank Funk. 43 . ga First row lack Finley, Bob Finley, Keith Rader, Al Linhart, Dal Lawrence, Bob Sparrowe, lohn W hb . GSSec:J1:d row Mr. Finley, Burleigh Leader, Ted Martin, Herb McMaster, Bill Donaldson, Frank Funk, lim Miller, Ronald Kelley. McComb started a very promising basketball season with four lettermen forming the nucleus of the team. They started out the season very well by defeating Gilboa-Blanchard 58-35. The Pan- thers had their ups and downs throughout the season, but managed to go undefeated through the league games. McComb also entered in a mid-season tournament at Hamler, but didn't fare so well losing to Hamler and Jewell. The Panthers engaged in a couple very exciting games this year, beating Vanlue 48-46 and then defeating Cory-Rawson by only one point 55-54. Another thrill packed game was the Arling- ton-McComb which was won in the last few seconds. The game ended with McComb on top 29-26. We had a very successful league season, winning the county championship with an 8-0 rec- ord. Then when we journeyed to Findlay for the county tourney we were upset by the Arcadia Redskins 40-35. Al Linhart set a school record by scoring 434 points during the season, having an 20.6 average per game. The Panthers also set a school scoring record with 1,037 points in 21 games. McComb 58 Gilboa 35 McComb 58 Leipsic ' McComb 35 Hoytville 55 McComb 29 Arlington McComb 58 Mt. Blanchard 13 McComb 39 Liberty McComb 70 Milton Center 38 McComb 55 Cory-Rawson McComb 73 Liberty Hancock 32 McComb 46 Liberty Wood McComb 44 Liberty Wood 46 McComb 66 Arcadia McComb 64 Milton Center 29 McComb 40 Deshler McComb 32 Hamler 43 McComb 52 Van Buren McComb 43 Jewell 52 McComb 48 Hoytville McComb 36 Deshler 44 TOURNAMENT McComb 48 Vanlue 46 McComb 35 Arcadia C? WMI' j ff 1' . ' . J, maya ki . M - lf-A-A ' Vxr::Y How Alvm Shomv, Hmmld Clvorqr'-, Clxfimcl Sr-vrurxcl Huw Mr. Txxmlwv, Hrmmv- C'm111:n1:1', Kuhn f r 1 pk H If VVQx!::m1, Inv Fo111r1f1woofi, Mn-k Vmlwy. VVu::hhurr1, I1'k P1-'kvrxsy lwrmri Burns, Uivk SON, R111 NTUYTHQOTE, Rwhfxrd Rxtfvr. W Bakel- Glneea- Muxxlyn Fwmfx, Y-nm I'::rhm', Hmxlmw VVwi111 Uxrlrw Nlrxgwf 46 Q. 4. 4. lst How Wanda Buckmastei, Bonnie Thomas, Shirley Altman, Vicky Andonian, Gerry Thomas, Maxine Watson, loe Ellen Shoop, Sue Lawrence, Carolyn Ewinq, Bonita Crouse, Mabel Finley. ind Row- Betty Rozelle, Diane Mapes, Lois Spitler, Doris Foqle, Betty Borqelt. Mary Donaldson, Grace Newell, Imogene Newcomer, Pat Martin, Ioanne Bundy. Martha Sparrowe, Annie Stafford, Sharon Wilkinson, Mickey Pinqle, Miss Painter. 3rd Row Dorothy Smith, Marilyn Adams, Catherine Little, Connie Saldana, lane! Sterling, Ianice Eberly, Durline Kurtz, Marilyn Ewing, Nancy Clevenqer, ioyceuDishonq, Peqqy Hanes, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Virginia Miller, Bernita Bunne . The Girl's Athletic Association this year has a membership of 39 girls. These girls are from the upper four grades who are interested in sports other than the required physical education classes. At our first meeting we elected the following officers: President-Marcele Matyas, Vice Presi- dent-Imogene Newcomer, Secretary-Virginia Miller, Treasurer-Mickey Pingle, Reporter-Zoe Ann Stafford. The president resigned and we elected Peggy Hanes as our new president at a later meeting. We also decided to hold a night meeting once a month. Miss Painter is the advisor for the organization. Letters are earned by a point system. For each hour of any sport such as hiking, swimming, bicycling, dancing, skating, both rink and sidewalk, four points are earned toward a letter. 1,000 points are required for a letter and 200 additional points for a pin. Extra points are earned by being captain or manager of a team or an officcr of the organization. The letters will be awarded as they are earned instead of on Recognition Day as they were in the past years. The basketball games started with two games being played before the Christmas vacation and were continued in the New Year. The teams participating in the tournament were: freshman teams, Basketeers and Whirlwindsg sophomore teams. Sharp Shooters and Bright Arrowsg and the junior team, the Red Sox. The winning team of the tournament was the Sharp Shooters. At Christmas time we were invited to go caroling with the F.H.A. and the Y-Teens. In the spring, volley and baseball games were held and a good time was had by both the players and the spectators. Compliments oi' The Hancock County Herald. 47 Hx 3' WH!!! ,Y I if .4125 by 5 fqdliadied 1 191 0 6 fl fi V f K-f Q91 L XX 1 ' W My ix gps? ff u X ,f gf f Qlf' lf-',... QQ? ,,.f-f-J'-',f Sittinq Zoe Ann Stafford, Mdreele Motyos, Virqinio lvlillei, Pauline Zeltner, Bonnie Wedge, Morqoret Ewinri. Stcxndino Mr. Williams, Ioe Leonard, Doris Lender, Grove Newell, Marilyn Ewmq, Bob Preble, Bill los-ipli, Absent Doris Newcomer, Virqiniri Anderson, Ioan Slidrninehouse. Our school is well represented in the National Honor Society this year. There are eight seniors and seven juniors in the society. To start the activities a very enjoyable program was held at Rawson High School, January 25. Mr. Martens and eleven of the members attended. After a very entertaining program we all joined in games so as to get acquainted with all the members of the various schools. We were glad to have Doris Leader participate in the program. She played a piano solo Concerto in A Minoru. On April 19 another meeting was held at Vanlue to initiate the new members. Following: Il very entertaining program a candlelight initiation took place. At this time each new member lighted his candle and took the pledge and received his pin and membership card. A business meeting followed during which officers for the following year were elected. All in all, the evening was very inspiring and one that will linger in our memories for :i long time. Mr. Williams was our advisor for the year. The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate the desire to render service. promote leadership, and develop character. Compliments of De Weese Grocery and Sohio Station. 50 Sloacfeni fanned Siltinq Marqnret lunker, Virqiniu Miller, Bernice Gore-ll, Croce Newell, Bernodine Cuscic, Tom l.oy, Freddie Mem. Stundinq Thurs Booth, Dui lawrence, Alberto Heins Bill lofpli, Keith Rader, Raymond George, Bob Cosner Mabel Finley, Robert Barker, Mr. Fees, lock Finley. The Student Council is a representative group of students which serves as a link between the Students and the Faculty. It is made up of the pr sidents and secretaries of all classes and or- ganizations. To guide us through this school year, we elected the following officers: President- Dal Lawrence, Vice President-Bernice Gorrell, Secretary-Treasurer-Grace Newell, Reporter- Margaret Lzmker. Mr. Pees is our faculty advisor. We were able to secure u much better selection of motion pictures this year. The Student Council has also selected the following special programs: Safety Program. Cole Marionettes, and a speaker from India, Nilkanth Chauvre. The Student Council has succeeded in purchasing S5500 worth of books for the library which include u set of The Encyclopedia Britannica which was badly needed. This was aided by Mr. Miller, a former McComb High School student, now President of Tiffin University, who donated S250 for this purpose. Compliments of Rudisill Electric Company. 51 Yf- '7ew4 The Y-Teen Club consists of about forty members this year. The membership was not only extended to the junior and senior girls this year, but also to the sophomores. Miss Frail is our new advisor. In order for the Y-Teens to exist there must be a Y.W.C.A. in the community. We are the junior members of the Y.W.C.A. We elected the following officers for this year: President, Virginia Miller: Vice President, Mar- cele Matyasg Secretary, Grace Newellg Treasurer, Marilyn Ewing: Religious Chairman, Margaret Lankerg Music Chairman, Doris Newcomerg Finance Chairman, Joanne Spitsnaugleg Social Chair- man, Dorothy Smith: Publicity Chairman and Reporter, Virginia Andersong and Program Chair- man, Doris Leader. In October we held our annual Candlelight Service when the new members were initiated. It was a very impressive meeting, being more on the serious side. Virginia Miller, the president, and Dorothy Smith, the Social Chairman, were very happy to have the privilege of going to Y-Teen Camp Pittenger at McClutchenville, Ohio. They have brought some good ideas and inspirations back to the club. We held cake raffles at the basketball games again this year. They proved to be very suc- cessful. We want to thank everyone for their cooperation. We sponsored a formal dance and it was enjoyed by everyone. The decorations were very beautiful and impressive. The Y-Teen presented a Chapel program for the High School this year. We hope that they enjoyed it. lst Row: Bonnie Wedge, Doris Newcomer, Betty Bozelle, Bonnie Thomas, lo Ellen Shoop, Sue Lawrence, Ioanne Spits nauqle, Bonita Crouse, Bernadine Cusac, Mabel Finley. 2nd Row: Virginia Anderson, Virginia Miller, Dorothy Smith, Carolyn Ewing, Marcele Matyas, Betty Snively, culmi- Zeltner. Doris Leader, Marlene Miller, Imogene Newcomer, Margaret Lanker, Miss Frail. 3rd Row: Ru Lea Tate, Ramona Bennett, Marilyn Adams, Catherine Little, Nancy Clevenger, Bonnie Strouse, Mrirwnlln Lotta, Marilyn Shafer, Ioyre Dishonq, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Bernita Bunnell, Mary Lou Pinqle. 52 4. 4. A. lst Row: Ronald Myers, Iustin Wilson, Keith Rader, Bok Cosner, lames Rader, Robert Roy, Wayne Matthes, Gene Wedqe. 2nd Row: Charles Spitler, Frank Funk, Wafne Neiderhiffer, Eddie Perkins, Ted Moorhead, Bill Donaldson, Gerald Bur- ris, loe Colliriqwood, Mr. Williams. 3rd Row: Raymond Crawtis, Richard Ritter, Gene Bishop, Richard Haddox, Elmer Courtriqht, Iohn Haley, Richard Snavely, Gene'Rehns, Alvin Shoop, LeRoy Butler, Ronald Courtriqht. Our organization, which is composed of 28 boys interested in farming, is the local chapter of the national organization. To be enrolled in this organization you must have elected and completed one or more live- stock or crop projects. We are encouraged to have part ownership in our projects. In this way we will be more responsible t'or the management, care and feeding of the livestock and crops. The records must be accurate and neat. This year our F.F.A. sponsored the Oklahoma Ht me Folks. We also sponsored a Father and Son Bouquet A bake sale was sponsored to send F.F.A. Judginfg t ains and delegates to the State Convention. In competition with other F.F.A. chapters of the county and state, we received silver awards in parlia- mentary procedure contest and are striving for a higher award this year. We participated in the state judging contest again this year, which is held annually in Columbus. Much time was spent in preparing for this contest. The highest rating ever received by one of our members was third place in Farm Shop. Ronald Lenhart achieved this 2 years ago. In the judging at the Hancok County Fair we received 48 A ribbons, 35 B ribbons and 7 C ribbons, which came to a total of 3263.50 in cash awards. Every fall during hunting season we hold our annual game supper. Our members bring in the phea- sants they shot, and the F.H.A. cooks and serves the meal. The teachers, janitors, Board of Education, their wives, and the cooks are invited. The state farmer degree is that for which we all strive. In order to obtain this, we must keep complete farm records, own some machinery and own or rent some land. Last year Roy Spitler received this degree. This year Keith Rader. Wayne Neiderhiser, and Bob Cosner have applied. Their books must be examined and if all the requirements are met they will receive the degree in Columbus. At the end of the school year the DeKalb award is presented to the senior with the most outstanding record in agriculture and leadership. Last year Raymond Myers received this award. The officers of our 1950 F.F.A. are: President, Bob Cosnerg Parliamentarian, Ronald Myersg Vice Presi- dent, Jim Rader: Secretary. Keith Rader: Treasurer, Justin Wilson: Reporter, Robert Roy: Sentinel, Wayne Matthes. 53 4. JI. 14. lst How: Bonnie Thomas, Betty Rozelle, Maxine Watson, Mary Cunninaham, Bernadine Cusac, Rulea Tote, 'ierriiue Gorrell, Mary Mae Ne-iderhiser, Margaret Lanker, Betty Borqelt, l.ois Spitler. 2nd Row: Miss Hochstettler, Kay Donna Harden, Betty Snively, Maraaret Wilson, Nanny Clevenaer, Ramona Kennett, Durline Kurtz, Marcella Latta, Marilyn Shate,r loyce Dishonq, Shirley Altman, Sharon Wilkinson, Vickie Andoninn. The F.H.A. for the year was guided by the following officers: President. Bernice Gorrellg Secretary, Mar- garet Lankerg Treasurer, Bernadine Cusacg Reporter an-.l Historian, Ru Lea Tate: Parliamentarian, Durline Kurtz: Song Leader, Ramona Bennett. Mrs. Ralph Thomas was our Club Mother and our Sponsor was Miss Hochstettler. At our October meeting our cabinet members held a formal initiation for ten new members of thc club. We also attended the Bi-County meeting held at Mt. Blanchard with the various schools participating in the program. Our club gave a skit Mi1lie's My Name and Mrs. Ward Grieb, as the guest speaker, gave a book report Cheaper By the Dozen . In November we held our annual Pheasant Dinner with the F.F.A. For this event wc used an autumn theme and colors for the decoration. The guests for this dinner were the high school teachers, School Board members, honorary members, janitors and their wives and the cooks. Our guest speaker was Mr. E. J. Joseph. During the year we held work meetings at which we did textile painting and various handiwork. In March we held the Bi-County meeting at our school with the other schools on the program. During this year and in future years we are striving to fulfill our motto-'Toward New Horizons . 54 5 ' 61644 play l:,t llow: Mai- 'lla l i'f-i ltltxeltii Shtilei, Mttrcele Nlatyas,Mtii't1ai'et Ewing, Dorothy Smith, Marqoret Lonker, lane 1'i,sher, llmiiii- Wiitltte. Lintl How: lxh. t'l.iiiiw-i l'oie..i lloiiotoii, Ronald l.enntirt, Yirainia Miller, Pauline Zellner, Bernice Gorrell, Betty Holt, lhil l.iwii-nee, llwiiiivtli Xlixit-ttiitliior. .hcl llow, lot- If--tiriitl, Holi l'inley, lkuh Prohle, llii-yeno l'artliinq, On November 9, the Senior class, under the able direction of their advisor, Mr. Clapper, presented the three- aet comedy, It.'s a Date. The entire play takes place in the living room of the Rogers family and centers about the trials and tribula- tions ol' Linda Rogers in her tirst love affair. The play begins with Linda having a date with Austin for the class dance, but Diana breaks it up, claiming that she and Austin are going steady, which they were Ltntil they had a violent quarrel. Thinking that everything was all over between Diana and Austin, Jay had arranged this date between Linda and Austin, but now the fire- works really start. Austin is running tor class president, so to get even with him, Linda organizes a club, the DarkSecret Club, which runs llal for class president. Austin attempts to apologize to Linda for standing her up, and she secures a second date with him on the con- dition that she will not work against him for class president anymore. The climax comes when llal is elected class presidentg and Buz, who is taking Nadine to the dance, together with Jay, Austin, Hal, Diana, Kay, and Ilka, all congregate at the Rogers' home on the night of the election dance. Diana, switching t'rom Hal to Austin and back again, merely wants the boy who has the most prestige to escort her to the dance. Finally. Austin asserts himself and declares that he will take neither Linda nor Diana to the dance: and all ends well with Linda going to the dance with Hal, and Buz taking Nadine. The play is spiced throughout by Buz, who blows up the footballs t'or the football team: by Patsy and Shirley who work hard to get llal elected: by Kay and Ilka who provide the digs and carry all the gossip which they think will hurt people: by Queenie, who tries to be helpful with advice to Linda and gives her good-luck charms which supposedly make her man-proof, but ends up getting married herselfg by Father Rogers, who offers sympathy and is also a little amused by Linda's troubles: and by Mother Rogers, who gives Linda good advice throughout the play. l.lIllltl lio-ieis, ii typical youn-i liiixh school qirl just be-iinninq to have dates . Bonnie Wedge Mtiiy llottt-is, ti iimltlle-itil-tl ititht-r liiirossed and bewildered mother Marcella Latta tleor-ie ltotit-is, initttllf-ti-neil l-iisiiiessiriiii, understanding and somewhat amused ta'her of Lindo Bob Preble Vtilt-ine lto-it-rs, older sister ot l.1'itlo ,, Mtrrrele Matyas l'titsy l'isln-i, Iii:-ntl ol laiidti, and inomlwor ot Dark Secret Club Virqinia Miller fihiiley Yi-tits, tii-intl ot l,intlti, .ii.d secretary ol Dark Secret Club Betty Hoyt Aiistm l'tiirt-ll, lniiitlsoiiie Hiiioiiitis liuyi, who has trouble making up his minii Ronald Lenhart ll-il Monttioinory, liiisky :ni-nits .-nthnsgost, rather backwaid with the dirls Dal Lawrence l'-oz Steven, llunky ot lltil' where iltil -mos, Buz qoes joe Leonard ltiy llisliop, Vtil--iie':, lfoytiieiitl, rind Ixiend ot Austin Bob Finley Qiiot-nie, voloiotl nitiitl llOrOthy Smith Ntitliiie Wilasuli, ititliei iiivoiiilv liioiiti ol l.inda , ,, ,,,, ,,,,, , ,,,, ,,,,,,, , M Orqaret Ewinq ltitinti tloidon, the swliool :aien lane Fisher Kay Plnllips, oossip who nov.-i h-is any lun and can't boar to see anyone else havs any Morqaret Lanker llkti Miirsh, eli-iiiiietilwlo tiit-ntl ot l-lay who in thc- end turns out just ns had aft Kay is Marilyn Shafer l'ioiiiiitt-nz: lloiiiiut- tloiiell, lltiuluie felfnei. Ill-me Miiiuitieis: lfotieiie l'tiiIhiiit:, lieniictli Vtfiriihaardiier Ron-ild lie-llv, Charles Coczkley, and For--st Peneton. 55 ,- gl B is ' Glam Plwf lst How: Doris Newcomer, leiic Buvkninster, Peqqy Hanes, Bonnie Strouse, Grace Newell. Zlnrl Row: Mr. Pees, Bnrleiqli l.er1rlnr, Bill lospph, fini Miller, Marilyn Fwinti, lim Pi-teiniriii, Gs-no lltuilfhn, ll.i1i- it Mi'Mii::1f-i, Hi-'lifiiml lliirlflox, On April 21, the Junior Class presented the play, Who's Batty Now, a farce comedy in three acts. The Hatters, an eccentric family, whose members were named after the months of the year, provided the basis for a light plot packed with mirth-provoking situations. The cast for the play was as follows: Willis Joseph--August Hatter, the normal member ol' the family who was trying to get a factory startr-.l. Jim Miller-.Ian Hatter, a young magician who broke many eggs trying to make them disappear, Doris Newcomer-March Hatter, a walking encyclopc dia. Leita Buckmaster-June Hatter, she believed criminals should be reformed instead of punished. Marilyn Ewing-Stella Grant, August's fiancee. Herbert McMaster-Nick Hatter, head of the family, who raised bats as a hobby. Grace Newell-Google Hatter, a maiden aunt who tried to become adept at Yogi. Bonnie Strouse-Mrs. Antwerp Snoode of the Four Hundred, mother of Bartley. Richard Haddox4Bartley Snoode, a young millionaire. Peggy HanessTillie Lattimer, a boarder who went to Hollywood. Burleigh Leader-Mr. Smith, who represented Mutual Picture Productions of Hollywood. Gene llarclensEddie the Rat, a criminal who was not so bad after all. x 56 Bald Y ' Ex? H-'his ' 1' vias.. ,Q is i I , P .grin U - , . . . v . - to W Maxi, sv--.. H .-.5. g' V N ix X Q. fx- N ,as F AZ 'X Q , A-Wife. A V ex., 2. i ..g,- r- Kilt--Cntr'-eq' -2 'TT 'of 'rf '1 2' ' WNV k ' ' 4 ,. X s- . .. a. + Y L I' Q K 4--sifsggu. K xl- X it 1 A 3',4i.1 A -rf-'J .. . ,M , .. --. , ., , ...fr args... gow .Q 'N H --gt: f -L' Q am r The marching band had a most successful year. The fifty-six members worked hard during the entire season which began last August 29 when we were guests of the Cleveland Indians. The band put on a marching demonstration between games of a double header to an audience of some 40,000 people. lt should be added here that we are grateful to the McComb Rotary Club for making the trip possible. On Labor Day we were awarded S50 first ,prize at the Clover Farm picnic in Findlay. September 19 saw us in Bowling Green. Here we won first prize of 375, repeating our performance of last year. The football season saw us hard at work for each Friday night game whether it was at home or away. It was a bit chilly at times but we were there, just ask us about the Arcadia game. The highlight of the football season was at the Arlington game in which we pictured on the field in lights, the four verses of the Battle Hymn of the Republic . We played the verses while they were read over the loudspeaker. Other formations were the letters for the schools, a witch, a pumpkin, and a black cat for Halloween, a boat in lights playing t'Cruising Down the River . a pipe from which bubbles were blown, and several fancy stcps and maneuvers. The Halloween parade here in McComb was another high spot of the marching season. About nine other county schools had the bands here for a very fine show. 'U The marching band had an interesting and successful season. Oh, my poor aching feet 57 IU x Ganceal' Banc! The concert band was organized immediately following the football season and when the marching band activities were over, the band itself numbered about 70 members. The band played all types of music from the classics to the modern. Our first concert was given on January 27, 1950 and was impressive and well-liked by all who attended. In April we participated in the District and State contests. In May, after the music contests were con- cluded, we gave a final concert at the school. In response to many requests for a school song, a contest was held this year which was won hy lVlarli-nc Miller. The following, submitted by Marlene, is now considered the official school song. McCOMB VICTORY SONG We are the mighty Panthers Striving to beat our foe. This is our victory song As onward we go. Hail to the Panthers! Our victory is nigh, We live in fame: this is our name, The Panthers of McComb High. We will always be faithful To our fighting team. They will always rate high In our loyal esteem. Compliments of the Hancock County Herald. 58 M ' 4 Miimiviles: Iinoqene Newcomer, Carolyn Ewinq, Mabel Finley. Seniaa Banc! Memieu Senior hand inmnliors First Row: Marilyn Shafer, Iocmne Spitsnouqle, Dorothy Smith, Pauline Zellner. Sm-and Row: Marqnroi l,anker, Ioe Le-onard, Belly Snively, Virginia Miller, Forest Pension. Third How: Viicnnia Anderson, Be-rnailine Cusac, Eugene Fartliina, Bernice Gorrell. 59 First Row: Marvin Tate, Ruth Leader, Phyllis Rozelle, Mary Ann Parker, Barbara Ewinq, Nancy Hardvn, Darlene Beaupry, Patty MvBride, Rosalyn Rader, Martin Robison, lames Crates, Ronny Spar- rowe, loleen Shank, Ralph Niqh, Brenda I-lolladay. Second Row: Mary Hauqhn, Gerald Aller, Anita Kurtz, Roger Orwick, Mary Ellen Adams, Kenneth Bryan, Duane Latla, Roberta lnhody, Euqene Lora, Hobson Rader, Bobby Rudisill, Fred Dillinger, Fred Altstaetter, Ponnie Waanor, Dale Smith, Mr. Torqf-. Alcuentz Ueorqe Frankfz, Barbara Bennett. 1 all l ' 2 ,lt 2 , S t t lst Row: Susan loseph, Nancy Thomas, Beverly Shoop, Arlean Altman, Ieannette Herman, Phyllis Shafer, Florence Myers, Lynn Miller, Ianet Collingwood, Patty Buchanan, Nancy Rudisill. 2nd Row: Iimrny Hauqhn, Sharon Leiter, Beatrire Parrish, Evelyn Smith, Velva Shafer. 3rd Row: Alberta Hess, Lois Martens, Rosemary Leader, LaDonna Myers, Iimmy Leader, Roger Adams, Howard Troutner, Daryl Ewinq, Dorothy Leader, Mark Deerwester, Bob Snively, Larry Grubb, Robert Barker, Wilma McMaster, Richard Lazenby, Naomi Newell, Bonnie Shoop, Donald La Rue, Bob Pickens. 4th Row: Bonnie Tate, Nancy Thomas, Barbara Shoemaker, Thais Booth, Iulia Niqh, Ann Harden, Betty Finley, Dirk Sf-lt, Shirley Wtnkle, Mr. Torrir-. 60 Sang Jlluiea Bam! ' Ghoawi lst Row: Burleiqh Leader, Lynn Farthinq, Tom l.oy, Wayne Matthos, Iustin Wilson, Ed Perkins, Iainos Rader, latin Halery, Philip Saldana, Freddie Metz, lack Zeissler, Forest Penetori. and Row. Betty Hoyt, Bernice Cjorrell, Margaret Lanker, loanne Spitsnauqle, Carolyn Collinqwood, Be-rnita Bunnell, Mary Mae Neiderluser, Sue Lawrence, lo Ellen Shoop, Doris Newcomer, Margaret Ewina, Bonnie Wedge, Bonnie Thoniaa. 3rd Row: Virainia Anderson, Pauline Zeltner, Imogene Newcomer, Marilyn Ewing, Ramona Bennett, Bernadine Cusac, Pat Washburn, Grace Newell, Ru Lea Tate, Margaret Wilson, Mary Cunningham, Zoe Ann Stafford, Kenneth Wineqardner. 4th Row: Mary l.o'i Finale, Marlene Miller, Naniy Clevenqer, Doris Leader, Catherine Little, Marilyn Adams, Betty Snively, Lucille Fartliina, loyce Dishonq, Bonita Crouse, Ioan Sharninahouse, Leita Buckmaster, Dal Lawrence, Mr. Torge. Sth Row: Charles Coakley, lim Miller, Gene Harden, Iaines Campbell, Raymond Georae, lun Peterman, Gerald Burris, Bob Cosner, Bob Finley, Al l.inhart, Ted Martin, l.e-oiicud Z-wisslei, Keith Rader, Euqene Farthina, Ion Leonard, Ben liaysn, Bill loscpli, Ronald Kelley. Richard Haddox. Anyone who desires to participate in mixed singing is eligible to join this organization. The high school was well-represnted this year in the chorus. Assisting ably in the Christmas production Christmas in Song , the chorus sang the especial- ly beautiful Infant Jesus and a special arrangement of Silent Nightn. For the Community Institute the chorus sang Kentucky Babe and Evening Pastora1e , both of which were well received. The contest numbers this year were Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts and a Negro spiritual, Bow Low, Elder . Four of the group were chosen to be in the Northwestern Ohio All High School Chorus in Findlay, February 11. They were Bonnie Wedge, Margaret Lanker, Eugene Farthing, and Forest Peneton. Quite a few of the group were also represented in the Hancock County Music Festival held at our School in April. 61 lst Row: Betty Hoyt, Bernice Gorrell, Margaret Lanker, Ioanne Spitsnauqle, Carolyn Collingwood. Bernita Bunnell, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Sue Lawrence, Ioe Ellen Shoop, Doris Bryan, Margaret Ewina. Bonnie Wedge, Betty Rozelle. 2nd Row: Mr. Torqe, Virginia Anderson, Mary Lou Pinqle, Margaret Wilson, Ramona Bennett, Berna- dine Cusac, Pat Washburn, Grace Newell, Mary Donaldson, Martha Sparrowe, Ru Lea Tate, Bonnie Thomas, Doris Newcomer, Carolyn Ewing, Bonita Crouse. 3rd Row: Diane Mapes, Sharon Wilkinson, Mabel Finley, Dorothy Smith, Marlene Miller, Lois Soitler, Betty Borgelt, Ioanne Bundy, Mary Cunningham, Ioan Sharninghouse, Zoe Ann Stafford, Leita Buck- master, Dolores Harden, Gerry Thomas, Kay Donna Harden. 4th Row: Pat Martin, Imogene Newcomer, Marcele Matyas, Marilyn Ewing, Virginia Miller, Pauline Zeltner, Doris Leader, Nancy Clevenger, Durline Kurtz, Ioyce Dishonq, Connie Saldana, Betty Snively, Lurille Farthinq, Ianice Eberly, Catherine Little, Marilyn Adams, Connie Basinger. fe., lv'iEi?tr:,' . 019.9 1 lst Row: Freddie Metz, Tom Loy, Eugene Farthinq, Wayne Matthes, Phillip Saldana, Richard Had- dox, Burleigh Leader, Forest Peneton, lack Zeissler. 2nd Row: Virginia Anderson, Lynn Farthing, Iames Rader, Iames Campbell, Keith Rader, Kenneth Winegardner, Ben Bayse, Ronald Kelly, Ioe Leonard, Iohn Haley. lustin Wilson, Mr. Torge. 3rd Row: Leonard Zeissler, Gene Harden, lim Peterman, Gerald Burris, Bob Cosner, lim Miller, Ted Martin, Albert Linhart, Dal Lawrence, Charles Coakley, Bob Finley, Eddie Perkins, Bill Ioseph. 62 hal glee ew Emp' glee Glad 444 Gilda' Gfwma . Baqa' GA-00444 l:.t How: llorothy Louder, lviarqaiet Coakley, lots Carol Montafju-1, Iackie Pinqlo, Thais Booth, Shoop, Arlene Altman, Kaylee-n Wilkinson, Ruth Zeizsler, Sharon Leiter, Bonnierlvlae Grubb. Hiifl liow: Lois Martens, loy Shank, Carol Kooran, Mary lane Franks, Betty Donaldson, l i1o:iia,, Maiiign Fundum, Alberta Hess, Rolserta Hale, Emmalon Bunnell, Patty Biivlmiian, lcivkiiiaii. .lid Row: Barbara Shoemaker, Roberta Vristerman, Marcella Ewing, Nancy Rosenlierrger, K-qvkti-y, tlarhara Sudlow, Janet Deerwester, Mary Sterlinq, La Donna Myers, Betty Watson, tii::.li, RQ Nnriry l..ea:lvr, Naomi Newell, Mr. Torqe Bonnie Nancy Donna Helen Nancy lst Row: Howard Troutner, Raymond Watson, Donald La Rue, Bob Pickens, lames I.ea'.lr-r, Ray! mond lmizenby, lames Hauqhn, Iames Foqle, Danny Shoop. End Row: Robert Barker, Eugene Bundy, Dick Bush, Melvin Peterman, Ray DeWe-ese, Daryl Ewinq, Louis Wilcox. Danny Crates, Mr. Torqe. 3rd Row: Roger Adams, Bill Morrison, Ronald Perkins, lack Pickens, Charles Parish, Gene Routson, lark Finlvy, lohn Washburn, Ned Dillinger. 63 0 The lower six grades and the kindergarten combined their efforts to produce a fine evening's entertain- ment this year in an operetta, Polly Make-Believe. Although postponed once because of bad weather and nearly postponed again because of the coal strike, we nevertheless were able to put it on and very success- fully, too. It would be difficult to determine the outstanding feature of the program. Each was equally good. The Irish dancers, portrayed by the second grade, the Dutch dancers, by the third grade, and the Italian boys of the fourth grade did very well. Very cuddly snowball bunnies were portrayed by the kindergarten. Engen- uity was displayed in the making of the vegetable costumes of the first grade. Compliments must also be given to the fifth and sixth grades, who took the bulk of the singing parts and all the speaking roles. It was a fine performance by the grade school and many compliments were paid by those who filled the auditorium that evening. Polly Julia Nigh Lassie Nancy Ann Thomas Mack Ervin Zeltner Jack Jacob Larry Grubb Beverly Shoop Jimmy Ebenezer fthe cook! Mrs. O'Toole Boy Scout Cher sonb Bobby Self Bud Donald Barker Dot Jeanette Hermon Becky Evelyn Smith Lil Carolyn Orwick Buttons Larry Grubb Rosie Wilma McMaster Children in the Game Apple Blossom Fairies Chorus of children Irish Children Dutch Children Italian Children Bunnies Oriental Priest 2 Attendants Donald Gerschutz, Tom Jackman, Gene Corron, Russell Conrad 4th grade girls 5th and 6th grades 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade boys Kindergarten Duane Lambert Larry Orwick, Hugh Kleinhenz Fi ff-7: Q ,-X Ik .5-If LV' .I u W1--1, eooxwy -awfzsmw N L -M , We MISS BUNDY, MRS. SHREVES MERLE STOUT. ARTHUR SMITII W1 JONES, HADDOX, LINGART, FARTHING ELDER, SMITH, DONALDSON. p ffff . x , . Jn ,A 3, . ' , ' . -M, 7 ,Ms ' -1 wg A - 66 Galewdaa SEPTEMBER School opened with morning session only, we filled out schedules, ran through classes, became acquaint- ed with new teachers, and were told what was expected of us for the coming year. Did you notice how the Juniors strutted around like peacocks and how bright the building seemed? You guessed it! Those nifty new Junior class rings arrived! Band got soaked at the County Fair in the evening. Oh, those wet feet! Model T's running around like mad. FootballfPrevue with McComb host to county schools. We beat North Baltimore. School dismissed for coun y a1r. Fire drill in the morning--High School Burn at night, cheerleaders were elected. Band went to Bowling Green Harvest Festival-copped first prize for second straight year. Vacation's really over and the assignments are tougher already-what's all this moaning and groaning about having to memorize the Constitution? CWell, practically.J Say, another Model T and did you get a glimpse of that flashy red paint job? McComb vs. Mt. Blanchard-We really swamped em! 64 to 0. Band family night-new teachers were introduced. Sollvgting for annual ads began today. Teachers finally seat everyone alphabetically - We knew it cou n't ast. Y-Teen Cabinet Meeting. F.F.A. meeting-initiation of Green Hands and Future Farmers. McComb vs. Liberty, 60 to 0. Everybody went to see Frankenstein last night. County F.F.A. meeting at Vanlue. Band practice. Soliciting for annual ads. Y-Teen meeting at night. Chemistry students used Lab. for first time-Be-fore using it, they solemnly swore upon a stack of test tubes that they would not deliberately attempt to blow up the schoolhouse. Pep meeting. OCTOBER Game with Tiffin-Calvert, lost 13 to 0. Tough luck. F.H.A. meeting. McComb vs. Vanlue-we beat 84 to 0. ' Talk about a dull game! F.F.A. meeting-took part in Pleasant Grange program. Band Practice. Oh, those poor people who went to the Putnam County fair! Girls' Chorus sang at Blue Star Mothers' Convention. Physical education girls went for a hike. Y-Teen Candlelight Service-initiation of new members. One of The Games . McComb vs. Arlington, 14 to 14. A heartbreaker. Band Practice. Halloweeners on the rampage. Big rush on window cleaners. Senior play books arrive. Oh, fateful day-the grade cards for first six weeks. Wonder what Mom and Dad will say? Also, try-I outs for Senior play. Photographers gave demonstration for Seniors in the morning. Bi-County F.H.A. meeting. , Senior play cast and committees picked. Seniors also decided to go to Tiffin to have pictures taken. The other one of The Games . McComb vs. Cory-Rawson. We won 14 to 0. First Senior play practice. Band practice. Theo :Sz Company sponsored by Seniors performed in evening- Hot Diggety Dog! , yourself, Butch. Play practice. What did you say about girls who walk right into peoples' houses without knocking, Mr. Martens? Oh, well, it's all for the sake of Halloween. First movie-Fighting Father Dunne. If you saw the Seniors walking around mumbling to themselves, blame on the psychology tests they took in the morning. Game with North Baltimore. We Beat natura y . No school. Three cheers for the NWOTA! CTeachers' meeting to you.J Legion Halloween festival. Senior play practice. Band practice. NOVEMBER Senior play practice. F.F.A. meeting, senior play practice. ' It snowed today! Certain members of the play cast put on a mock radio show for no one in particular before practice started in the evening. Two great singers and a news commentator are destined to emerge from the senior class. ' No school in the afternoon, thanks to the Hancock County Teachers' Association. Seniors gave their lay skits during assembly. Game with Arcadia in the snow and rain. Was it cold! We won, anyway. Seniors went 'to Tiffin to have pictures taken. Never before was the school so quiet. Senior play dress rehearsal. t i . Group of Junior boys gave program over WFIN in afternoon. Miss Frail got mike fright . The boys said it was nothing. Senior 8 ay at last- It's a Date . Game with Van Buren-we eat. That mouse on the third floor was really getting around, but today was its nemesis. It should have known better than to show up in bookkeeping class. 67 15 16 17. 18 21 22. A4 29 30 1 2 a 6 7 8 9. 13. 14. 16. 17 wsawwio one-.agen-c F' como-page 10. ll 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 27 28 30 3. 7. 8. 1 . First day of hunting season. Let it suffice to say that attendance did not reach an all-time high. Senior proofs arrived-the rodent exterminators or McComb were put out of business permanently. Basketball rules clinic in our gym in the evening. V Ben Bayse in Co' iercial Law, Bridges don't carry peopleg they just hold 'em u ! Show, Hunchback of Notre Dame . Our poor nerves! Band played for Lions Cflub play at night. F.H.A.-F.F.A. pheasant supper. First BB game with Gilboa. We won. 25. Thanksgiving vacation. BB game with Hoytville-we lost. All this detention is becoming very bothersome. Grade cards! Oh, how we wish we'd studied! S,.i-ty program during Activity Period. DECEMBER What was that damaging bit of evidence against Mr. Martens which was found on the floor during Law class? Tch, Tch, Tch! Throwing paper airplanes around at your age and a teacher besides, Mr. Martens! Game with Mt. Blanchard. We beat by a mile! Uur principal is the same age as Jack Benny. Game with Milton Center-we beat. x Seniors picked out commencement invitations. Pictures taken for annuals-one way to skip classes. Did you try knocking yourself out today? Some senior girls boiled a few eggs for their supper be-ore they went home. Game with Liberty-we beat again. Student Council put up Christmas trees-the boys did a retty good job, too. Schoolmasters' Banquet and Y-Teen meeting. Tarty pullp afterwards for Y-Teens. Movie Bringing Up Baby . Student Council set up record player to play Christmas carols for the school during the holiday season. Game with Liberty from Wood County. We lost, but wasn't it a good game? Juniors held bake sale in the morning. Richard Haddox was still washing this steering wheel, the last we heard. Carolers and brass quartet went around town tonight. Carolers had refreshments at school afterwards. I.Q. tests given today-Game with Pandora. Si.u'prise birthday party for Bernice Gorrell at night. Santa Claus came to school today. Band pictures taken in morning. Christmas program at school at night. School dismissed for vacation. 29. Tournament at Hamler. Played Hamler and Jewell-lost both games. JANUARY Back to the same old grind-Even the teachers hated to come back-Many were absent-maybe they weren't used to night life lmeaning New Year's Evep. We gathered that some people had quite a time, especially some of the seniors. . Game with Deshler-We lost. Ping-pong games at noon. Anyone wishing to know how to season hamburgers consult Dorothy Smith, Dancing sponsored by Student Council started at noon. No school today because of the sleet. BB game with Vanlue at night, we beat, but it was really close. General aptitude tests given to seniors. Boy, were we tired! Everyone is going around in circles. Firsti rizsults of aptitude tests given out-Brother, we never knew we were so stupid! Game with Leipsic, we os. Semester exams are on in earnest now. More exams. Oh, woe is us! Elbow in morning CNOt0I'i0l1SD. BB game with Arlington at Findlay College Gym. We beat, but OH! so ose. Senior class was lectured about Old Age and Survivors Insurance by a man from Lima. Joe Leonard went to court. BB game with Liberty. We beat. Talk and movie on nursing. Ping-pong -tournament on. Sophomores selected class rings. Mr. Martens was walking around with a dazed, astounded look on his face. He saw Virginia Miller and brother Jim coming to school at 8:15 a. m.!!! BB game with Mt. Cory-Rawson-we beat, but another like that and we'll be ready for strait jackets! Juniors held bake sale. Band Practice. Choruses and band played for Community Institute, Community Institute. Honor Society meeting at Rawson. Puppet show in morning. Band concert at night. Game with Liberty 1Wood Countyb. Th? beat. Everyone was good today. The reason? tate inspector visited school. FEBRUARY Senior Scholarship Tests given at Findlay High School in the morning. Game with Arcadia at night. We won again! Game with Deshler. We Won!! Y-Teen meeting at night. 68 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Theme icked out. Wonder what it is?! Show Spanish Main. Game with Van Buren. We won! Man from Heidelberg College talked to Sen o Rain, Rain, Rain!!! Every school but McComb was dismissed because of high waters Hoytville swam over for a basketball game in the evening. We won! Tournament game with Arcadia. We lost. Collie show in the afternoon. Program from Findlay College for assembly this morning. Football boys feted at banrviluet. Debates in Senior English. Practice teacher here for yping and Bookkeeping. 24. Sleet--no school. Final exams in law. MARCH Seniors take test for refresher math. Seniors begin to take refresher math.. Ugh, Ugh, and Triple Ugh! Junior play cast and committees picked. County Music Auditions. Grade school operetta. Pictures for the annual taken today. What a time! Seniors measured for caps and gowns. Won't be long now! No school in afternoon thanks to Hancock County Teachers' Association meeting Athletic Banque at night. Bi-County F.H.A. meeting here in evening. Many skipped to see Miller City win in the state Class B basketball finals. Show Song of the South . Miller City is Class B state champs. Spring fever is rampant. County Band and Chorus practice at Liberty. First Junior Play practice. District solo contest at B.G.S.U. Voc. Ag. Spring Planning fD1strict Good Friday. No school!! Preliminary district state contest. Officers training at Vanlue F.F.A. Grade cards again! County Music Festival. Band contest at Ada. Junior play. State 8th grade test. Show. Senior class party. 7 grade party. Final district scholarship tests. 8th grade party. Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Baccalaureate. Commencement. APRIL at Upper Sanduskyj. Good Friday Services MAY 69 dm. E I 4900'- W Qiv f Aflumzfumg I Iilil 255555 IIIIII I'I'I'I I'I'I'l JN III'IlI sf Iglflgi gg z-I-I-I gill-Il I'I'I'I 5:25:25 0-G II,I I I '-THQ 25525555 IIIIIIII W Tl I' 2 r di x I I l I I ' If A A I flI!I!I!I!I!l!l ...... I II VL., I' , - S' If I I 'I .I W I 4 'I I . X x I' X U . I g , I I I X ' I X ilirrrr -I I- - - ,I ,l,I,I,I ,I I Igqq MARATHON Tied with a Red, White and Blue Ribbon You receive it proudly, of course. You've graduated. But isn't there a deeper reason why you feel your chin go up as you reach for your diploma? lsn't it the fact that you've received it from an American school? Where every student has an equal chance not just to ulearni' . . . but to learn undistorted truths? Where every student has an equal right, not just to do good enoughi' . . . but to excel.. .in the classroom, on the athletic field, in activities of all kinds? For that is the strength of America. That is why it is . . . and will continue to be . . . a EEL nation. THE OHIO OIL COMPANY Producers of Petrolezlrn since 1887 Morrison Department Store and '5e - 31.00 STORE Home Cooked Meals, Pie, etc. Goldie's Restaurant Sealtest Ice Cream McComb, Ohio Compliments of Country Market Route 224 Findlay Electrical and Gas Appuimcrzs ron zvsmromz Lynn A. Lyon Co. 622 South Main FINDLAY, OHIO 72 Compliments of Beistle Furniture Mart . . ' r . H J Harrmgton Chev olet C0 Furniture and Apmimes Service With a Smile A Little our of the way - But L P F ndlay Oh 1600 LIMA AVE. PHONE 2675 me REPUBLICAN - COURIER RADIO STATION W F I N Compliments of HANES MARKET Complimenis oi , Blxel Tractor Company Pattersons ' rom: nznnnonu Findlay ohio 'rnAc'rons IMPLBMEN-rs N in Our Second Cen T I h 2258 ESTABLISHED smcr: 1849 F dl Oh 716 I-im Ave Compliments of Lucille Westcott C. E. Rosenberger Distinctive Fashions INSURANCE 606 SO. Main Si. F dl Oh McComb Oh Compliments of Compliments of Altstaetter's Restaurant GOOD FOOD and COURTEOUS SERVICE HELEN GILBER DENNY FREDDY Duroc Hogs The National Lime and Stone Co. .... The 187 Hybrids Seed Corn C. W. Swaim M... Q... BOLES DANDURAND PHOTOGRAPHS School and A nnua 1 Portrait and Illustrative 74 THE NlcCOMB FAEMERSS COOPERATIVE ASS'N McCOMB, OHIO PHONE 0271 Crain, Feed, Seeds, Elevators at Coal, Flour, Fence McComb, Hancock and Live Stock Shawtown, Ohh Comme-fs of Alice Beauty Xz Dress Shoppe 411 South Main Street Hancock Auto Dealers Ass'n O ' Rythm Step 8: Jonansen Shoes H F B Compliments of Omer . eau - - Fmdlay Equipment Sales Budget Plan Jeweler F d Service Equipment. Supplies and Refriger ' Findlay. ohio Findlay, Oh F? 2 rl. Drop Your Dry Cleaning Work at Dur Plant 701 Howard St. - On Your Way Into Findlay ' e - Quality Cleaning All Garments Insu d Simon's Fine Ladies' Wearing App At Modest Prices Findlay. Ohio Evans Typewriter Co. Royal Typewriters Findlay, Ohio Ray's Bakery Phone 113 Findlay, Ohio Compliments of Spayth Decorating Co. 628 S. Main Si. 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Ohio S :Ll t Wheel Goods RP 9 NORTH BALTIMORE GRAIN ASS'N North Baltimore North Findlay Hoytville Seed and Coal Grain, Feed, Merchandise Compliments of McComb City Market McComb, Ohio Martin Farm Equipment INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Sales and Service Phone 0011 McComb, Ohio you can get it at . . . Compliments of c h a d ' s Findlay Provision Co. Findlay, ohio 630-632 S. Main St. Hilvers Jewelers B 1 va and Elgin Watches Keepsake Diam . A Complzments of Sxlverware Expert Watch Rep th P pt S Phone 109 L p Oh McComb Zero Locker Co. Compliments of Shawtown General Store Phone as Mccomb, om., Phone 4050 Shawtown, Ohio Congratulations to CLASS OF 1950 HARMON FUNERAL HOME McComb, Ohio Phone 0061 1 Compliments of Cloyd Grubb Imp. Co. CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH DEALER McComb Phone 0101 Compliments of Al Bass CLOTHING STORE Findlay. Ohio Compliments of Earl D. Rummell Findlay's Big Suburban Furniture Store 2217 19 North Main St. Ph 408 Findl y Oh Lester Thomas Gifts Worthy of the Finest Senti t Diamonds - Watches - S'l Findlay, Oh Best Wishes from Sink's Flowers S ond Street Findlay. Oh Compliments of Findlay Shoe Service 416 West Main Cross Findlay. Ohi Compliments of ' lVlartin's Tin Shop McComb. Ohio Compliments of Hub Super Nlarket McComb High School Graduates have made good with a vengeance over the years, AT TIFFIN UNI ER ITY Over 3.000 Graduates, and Former Students employed in oftices today. More than fifty T.U. Graduates are employed in Secretarial and Accounting positions in Findlay today. Over 200 placed in 1948 and '49, Catalogs supplied upon request. Compliments of C . ' 0. S Manufacturing Jewelers 8a Stationers Z' lf' 513 So. Main St. Findlay. Ohio 14074419 North Capitol Ave CLOTHES MEN LIKE INDIANAPOLIS 7, IND. Courtesy of Compliments of Black and Warner Harriet A . 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