Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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On this 6th day of June A. D., 1934, at Medina, Ohio, we, the Faculty, declare this to be the last-Will and Testament, and we, at their request and in the presence of each other do hereunto subscribe our signature as Witnesses. We further certify that at the time this Will was made we believe these students were of sound mind and disposing memory. Signed and Sealed Faculty of Medina High School. Senior Class Prophecy By May Maitland During the summer month of 1954, I decided to spend my vacation at Terry Tavern ,one of the most fashionable resorts of the east. Much to my surprise, I found that the Terry Tavern taxi driver, who met me at the station, was Harry Indoe, a member of the class of ' 34. While driving to the tavern, we talked about old High School days. He told me that Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Roberts (nee Elgie Reed) were the proprietors, and that they had adopted two children, Margaret Phillips and Jack Pierce. He also informed me that there were many other classmates spending their summer at the resort. When I registered at the tavern, the clerk at the desk, Dwight Tubbs, directed the bell hop, Everett Wise, to take me to room 229. Polly Anderson the maid, who was putting the room in readiness, informed me that Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones (nee Josephine Steingass) and their seven little Jones boys were occupying suite 222. Ruth Mabry now a Parisan model, was in suite 221, 223 had as occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen West (nee Francis Mehaffie) with their two little “Goon Girls.” When dinner was served, I was delightfully surprised to see former classmates of mine, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dannley (nee Anabelle Zimmerman) and their child Dennieanne, accompanied by their governess, Odessa Richardson. Keith Slabaugh and Fred Keppers proved quite capable as waiters. After dinner the guests strolled to the beach and enjoyed bathing in the inviting lake water. Near the pier, I noticed an unusual amount of excitement, out of the curiosity, I hurried to see what had occured. I saw a bronzed life saver, none other than Willis Schlecty, giving artificial respiration to Edward Hinz, now a traveling salesman. Among the crowd that had gathered, were Arlene Huffman, world renown linquist; Bill Hartman, Commissioner of Medina County; Godfrey Wolrey, impersonator (Will Rodgers); Norma Mader, President of Vassar College; Ralph Kilmer, Secretary of Agriculture; and Clara Hallock, Missionary to India. After the excitement was over, at Bill Hartman’s suggestion all classmates went to the Wilkey — Wilkey Circus at Poe. Doris Kennedy we found to be the ticket seller, and the gate keeper was Edward Ellsworth. The many colored lights and the music, coming from the Merry Go Round which was operated by Charles Jennings, added much to the festivity of the occasion. In my ring side seat, I had an excellent opportunity to see the crowd, and dis ' covered several other classmates in the audience: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Beedle (nee Louise Griesinger) ; Dorothy Thompson, Diplomat to Jamaica; William Wilcox, Medina Center Health Officer. Robert and Lyman of the Adams and Adams Hardware Company; and Duane Clark, Robert Eby and Robert Favri, the world’s worst vaga- bonds. The program seller, Clair Fulton; peanut vender, Morris Lubin; candy sellers, LaVerne Thomas and Eleanor Rickert; and the balloon seller, Lloyd Hanshue, kept selling their wares throughout the evening. The Program was as follows: Twenty-Three

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Jack Pierce bequeaths his Civics scrapbook to Miss Philips for future reference. Elgie Reed bequeaths her fast “gait” (walk) to next year’s “slip carrier.” Odessa Richardson bequeaths her “French pronunciation” to any one that can make good use of it. Eleanor Rickert bequeaths her ability to write letters to Edna Frost. Ed Roberts bequeaths his one arm driving to any sophomore who can drive a Ford. Wayne Rodgers bequeaths his position on the line in football to Clifford Parsons. Everett Wise bequeaths his dimples to Betty Jane Ryan. Godfrey Wolery bequeaths his position on the football squad to his brother Merle. Joyce Wolfe bequeaths her superior ability to sell tickets at Football games to Ramona Renner, provided that the odd pennies are not spent for hotdogs. Annabell Zimmerman bequeaths her magnetic personality to Pauline Emerson to be used with discretion. Willis Schleclty bequeaths his talking ability in Civics to Mikey Kovic. Keith Slabaugh bequeaths his popularity to Morris Mersing. Lillian Smith bequeaths her “charms” to Freda Kling. Audine Snyder bequeaths her poetic ability to Ivan Baumgartner. Josephine Steingass bequeaths her privilege of sitting on the bench with football boys to Rosalie Renner. Charles Tompkins bequeaths his ability to turn handsprings to Mr. Fenn. Susan Tekus bequeaths her modesty to Calleen Hance. Calvin Toth bequeaths his manual training technique to Milton Overholt. LaVerne Thomas bequeaths her secret of dancing to Alton Bohley. Dorothy Thompson bequeaths her excess knowledge to the freshmen class on condition that they make good use of it. Dwight Tubbs bequeaths to Maynard Pelton the permission to blow his nose at any- time he sees fit in Miss Phillips ' class. Jack Webber bequeaths his knowledge of snakes to Ella Kuntz. Stephen West bequeaths his “White goat on a mountain top” to Mike Grim. Don Wideman bequeaths his permanent wave to May Batchelder. Althea Wilber bequeaths her typewriter to Raymond Mellert. William Wilcox bequeaths his Spanish book to Mr. Ketcham. Roy Wilkey bequeaths his influential and most useful “pull” with Miss Phillips to Isabelle West. William Wilkey bequeaths his knowledge of Civics to Joe Fodor. Harry Indoe and Dennis Dannley hereby will that no more wills will be written wilb fully by these willers of wills. Clara L. Hallock bequeaths her vamping ability to Georgialee Ganyard. Lloyd Hanshue bequeaths his tardiness to Elmer Nichols. Bill Hartman bequeaths his ability as an athlete to Bobby Lincoln. Zelda Hassin bequeaths her red hair to Annamae Hance. Hilda Heller bequeaths her “art” of applying makeup to Wanda Call Dean Henninger bequeaths his quiet manner to John Pusta. Howard Higgins bequeaths his pompadour to Kennth Simon. Edward Hinz; bequeaths his “Girl Shyness” to Harry Carpenter. Arlene Huffman bequeaths her very evident dignity at basketball games to Janette Hammett. Charles Jennings bequeaths his ability to be a janitor to Gaylord Smith. Ted Jones bequeaths his “track” ability to Robert Wideman. Marjorie Kay bequeaths her “gentle voice” to Donald Everhard. Therefore, after due consideration and careful weighing of the matter, we, the United Senior Class do hereunto subscribe our name this 6th day of June, A. D., 1934, at Medina, Ohio. THE SENIOR CLASS. T wenty-Two

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THE MEDINIAN C pi t l i WILKEY AND WILKEY CIRCUS Master of Ceremonies — Wayne Rodgers Costume Designer — Hilda Heller Manager — Arza Halliwell Lion Tamer — Joyce Wolfe Tight Rope Walker- Audine Snyder Hot ' cha Dancer— Lillian Smith Bare Back Riders: Elsie Drogell, Marcine Butdorff, Agnes Gwynn World’s Champion Fistic Show: H. Higgins, Heavyweight and J. Dempsey Jr. Heavyweight Contender. Renowned Acrobatic Trio — Alice Armstrong, Eunice Frost, and Ruth Armstrong Special “Grunters” of the Evening — C. Thompkins Middleweight Champion; versus Jack Reynolds III, Middleweight Contender Trapeze Quintet — Goldie Koppelberger, Susan Tekus, Althea Wilbur, Zelda Hassin. As we left the main tent, our attention was turned to the side shows, which in ' eluded various attractions, the most entertaining of which were: Midgets — Fern Auble, and Jack Webber; Oriental Snake Charmer, Madame Velma Kelser; Famous Bearded lady — Janette Allen, and South African Chimpanzee — George Keifer. This delightful evening closed in the foyer of the tavern with the recalling of happy memories of old Medina High School and its associations, long since passed. Class History The past four years have not been a mere series of events but a high school career filled with real achievements. We will let the present classes of Medina High School be a witness to the fact that our class of SeventyTive has been no means contender in any school affair. We have tried to have friendship for all, to love and respect our instructors, and at all times to lay stress upon that one virtue, truth, an ideal which we can proudly say we have fulfilled. We have bent our backs to the oars and have rowed our boats to a landing place in the sea of knowledge, called the “Senior Class of ’34.” Now that we have reached the most important part of our high school career, we must take the responsibility of Seniorship upon our shoulders and attempt the portage to the day of Graduation. The precedents we have set are related in detail throughout this book, so they will need not be told here. The memories of these four years can not be taken from us, for as we pass on, they shall be a source of constant encouragement. We extend our sincere gratitude to those who have made these memories so valuable. Josephine Steingass. Not Finished Just Beginninj We, the class of thirty-four, Quite likely think there is no more, When life’s race we’ve this far run. However, Life has just begun. “Of learning, what more can there be?’ We ask. Then we begin to see, That when we enter life’s hard school, Lack of knowledge is the rule. Let’s not stop here, but onward go; To learn to live, to earn, to grow; To make few enemies — many friends, Until life’s pathway finally ends. -Bob Adams Twenty-Foui