Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1937 volume:

' ■■I m FM. _MCDI N I A N - 37 mmtnmm G r- 2. v Compiled and Edited THE CLASS OF ’38 Editor ' in ' chief Advertising manager Sales manager Ronald Tollafield Mary Alice Gibbs Santa Cosoleto PREFACE Again the Medinian brings to you the history of another year in Medina High School. This year the theme of the Medinian is based upon the fancied similarity between the school and a publishing house. A book passes through many stages of development before the completed product is turned out by the publishing house. So, in Medina High School, a student passes through four stages of development before he graduates. In our publishing house at Broadway and Friendship there are ah ways four books in the making under the guidance of the Board of Directors who shape their development. Each year a new book is started. The search for new ideas begins and plans are carefully formulated, for each book is different. This job keeps the Freshmen occupied, for the basic material must be well gathered if they are to publish a successful book in four years. As Sophomores, with one year of work to their credit, the printing of the book is begun. The spirit of the house is an important factor in each book, and the Sophomores, who have acquired it by this time, see that it gets into every page. The job of binding falls upon the Juniors who are qualified to put a stout binding on the work of the two previous years, so that it will be able to withstand the hard use it will receive. At last the book has successfully passed through four years of prep- aration. The Seniors eagerly publish their work which will go into the world where each page will do its part in making the world go ’round. We hope the 1937 Medinian will afford you many hours of enjoy ' ment and entertainment in future years as you leaf through its pages and think of your high school days. Two A- wVr MEDINIAN ’ 3 7 M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 DEDICATION To MISS MARGARET ADKINS in appreciation of her friendship and interest, which we value; and her whole-hearted enthusiasm, which has been a source of inspiration to us We, The Class of ’38 dedicate this the nineteen hundred and thirty-seven “MEDINIAN” Three Board of Education N. S. Kellogg President Dr. W. A. Nichols Vice-President H. C. West Cler Four sv! C O I M i A N ’ 3 7 M E D I N I A N ’37 L. H. Randall H. Y. Ziegler Medina Schools 1937 W. E. CONKLE Superintendent Five m Members of Faculty Sidney M. Fenn Ohio State University B. Sc. in Agriculture Principal of High School Biology, Economics Medina, Ohio Kitty Cooper Howard E. Claggett B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University M. A. Ohio State University English, Dramatics Columbus, Ohio B. Sc. Denison University M. A. Ohio State University Science, Mathematics Medina, Ohio Edith B. Allen Harley Linn B. Sc. Ohio State University English Athletic Director, Girls Medina, Ohio B. S. in Ed. Ohio University Mechanical Drawing Manual Training Medina, C,iio Windsor M. Kellogg Western Reserve A. B. Ohio Wesleyan M. A. Columbia University Assistant Principal Mathematics, Chemistry Medina, Ohio Florence ]. Phillips Ph. B. Baldwin-Wallace College M. A. Columbia University History Medina, Ohio Mary H. Ryan B. Sc. in Education Ohio State University Latin, French, English Cleveland Heights, Ohio MEMNI A « M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 Helen Pumphrey B. A., M. A., English, French Ohio Wesleyan University Columbus, Ohio Sam James Masi B. S. Wooster College Biology, Physical Education Athletic Director Medina, Ohio Marion Thomas B. E. Akron University Shorthand, Typewriting Spanish Akron, Ohio Margaret Adkins B. S. in Education Mathematics Ohio State University Circleville, Ohio Orland C. Duke B. Sc. in Agriculture Ohio State University Vocational Agriculture Medina, Ohio Eleanor E. Wright B. Sc. in Education Ohio State University Domestic Science Medina, Ohio Medina High School David P. Jones Rio Grand College A. B. Ohio University Basketball, Baseball Medina, Ohio Howard C. Thompson B. S. M., De Pauw University Ohio State University Music Director Medina, Ohio Sevt i EDITOR’S NOTE For the past few years, we have been through an era called a depression, which we will remember as a time when we could not go to the movies as trequenay, nor could we live as ‘ high” as we had in the past. We felt this era just as closely in our school life as we did in our home life. The schools cut their staffs to a minimum, everyone shouldered an extra load, and everything was omitted but the barest necessities. Music had to be given up as a curricular subject. But in order that it should not be entirely left out, it was kept alive by teachers willing to give their time to help others gain an appreciation of music. In the high school, some sports were done away with, because of the load of the faculty and students and the lack of interest and competition in this and surround ' ing schools. Yes, we all felt the depression. But now times have changed and we are on our way out of the shadows. This year music was returned to the curriculum, and the enthusiasm it met is shown in the size of the orchestra and band, and in the operetta. Everybody, whether directly connected with one of these organizations or not, welcomed the return of music. Track and baseball are back, and though the meets and games are few, it is a start toward the revival of two exciting sports. We’ve had hard luck in our sports in the last two years, but win or lose, Medina High School has always shown a fine standard of sportsmanship, highly regarded by other schools whose athletic teams we have encountered. Now we can forget the luck of the past and look ahead, while each individual makes sure that Medina High School continues to be a leader among Class A schools, both in curricular activb ties and sportsmanship. Eight y s D i s-: ; a n GETTING IDEAS FRESHMAN B CLASS Front Row ( left to right) :Helen Toth, Corwin Reigger, Phyllis Sohl, Frank Szaniszlo, Betty Fisher, Sidney Bowman, Jean Harley, Bill Orban, Betty Allenbach, Dick Smith, Eleanor Neiswinter. Back Row: Leonard Frost, Harold Schnabel, Virginia Swaton, Audrey Schmidt, Eloise Whitmore, Stella Holcomb, Helen Haight, Clara Hitzelberger, Doris Gardner, Eleanor Moore, Billy Dunning, Leland Lance. M CLASS PROPHECY Although we are just Freshies and considered “green,” we are sure we will have contributed our “bit” to high school fame at the end of four years. Also, we have a lot of good school workers, and you will probably find many IB ' s on the honor roll. We prophesy that you’ll find our class will stand high all through high school. Ten M £ D N N M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 FRESHMAN A CLASS Front Row (left to right): Robert Spencer, Hal, Snedden, Robert Selzer, Charles Ream, Mike Stafinski, Duane Hand, Leroy Barnett, Raymond Varisco, Dale Bachtell, Elmer Zsarnay; Frank Rau, Robert Pritchard, Richard Mugrage, Vance Grimes. Second Row: Betty Hostetler, Nellie Snyder, John Schilling, Virginia Deyell, Newton Betz, Mary Alice Geiger, Ebert Weidner, Maxine Ganyard, Wilbur Kerch, Jeanne Westland, Robert Kindig, Pearl Skidmore, Jay Einhart, Fay Parsons, Robert Reuman. Third Row: Margaret Hazen, Roy Davis, Thelma Bucey, Lavina Hunter, Martha Mae Ryan, Mary Lou West, Eleanor Humphrey, Lillian Sperber, Marianne Barfoot, Ca ' therine Wolf, Eileen Palosi, Phyllis Kreiger, Phyllis Rickard, Eugene Retzler, Myron Grim. Fourth Row: Jeanne Veverka, Louise Kilmer, Margie Kenyon, Helen Kasper, Lillian Gunkelman, Betty Morris, Lena Eberly, Ruth Chamberlain, Lavina Sanford, Miriam Bradley, Barbara Komjati, Dorothy Culler, Virgina Schelke, Margaret Sharps, Jean Roshon. M CLASS PARTY Dec. 4 . . . Christmas . . . Letter Game . . . dancing to Newberry’s orchestra . . . cup cakes and ice cream . . green and red streamers interwoven between Christmas lights . . . balloon breaking contest . . . Identifying game . . . Grand party. Eleven Students at play Twelve MEOINIAN ’ 3 7 PRINTING SOPHOMORE B CLASS Front Row ( left to right): Leonard Prehn, Helen Martin, Alfred Varisco, Doris Woods, Gerald Gienke, Louise Potts, Robert Evans, Violet Plants, Edward AL brecht, Elizabeth Horkey, Howard Jemison. Second Row: Louis Nettleton, Frank Feckley, Boyd Berry, Robert Wilkey, Orville Thompson, Ceylon Lance, William Medley. Third Row: Dale Grim, Jean Garnett, Dale Yaekle, Irene Orban, Ruth Leidig, Connie Baines, Betty Sailor, Barbara Hemtzelman, Helen Webber, Catherine Sestan, Lois Gerspacher. M SOPHOMORE PARTY April 9 ... Not so cold! . . . Musical Chairs . . . swingtime by Larry Newberry’s orchestra . . . gingerbread, ice cream, and caramel dope ... gal colored balloons and streamers floating above . . . Swell party. y urteen iVS F‘ D I N I A N ’37 M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 SOPHOMORE A CLASS First Row ( left to right) John Socha, Billy Brown, Richard Longacre, Albert Bartholo- may, Elton Berry, Norman Gerspacher, Gregory Blakeslee, George McMillan, Ru- dolph Fodor, Robert Abbott, William Beshire, Billy Byard, Bill Kramer, Frank Stru- zynsky, Ted Chandler. Second Row: Henry Stull, Elaine Kirkpatrick, James Sperber, June Sargent, Walter Koehler, Virginia Culp, Gordon Phillips, Mildred Ring, Thomas Palmer, Evelyn Wilcox, David Root, LaVerne Kay, Bruce Hallock, Wanda Kerns, Fred Koehler, Mildred Jennings, Robert Cole. Third Row: Barbara Dewitt, Fern Stevens, Harriet Watkins, Leon Plants, Wil- liam Swaton, Kenneth Ream, Patty Dean, Eleanor Theede, Richard Ziegler, Wil- liam Anderson, Stuart Hach, Jane Madison, Miriam Gibbs, Elnora Snedden, June Lyons. Fourth Row: Leonard Cain, Florence Hitzelberger, Catherine Mellert, Leoma Harley, MarjorieWyer, Arlene Heyda, Mary Ellsworth, Ruby Drogell, Norma Jean Clark, Mary Yesensky, Evelyn Meyers, Jeannette Ganyard, Anna Good, Susan Kraus, Mildred Leyda, Gwendolyn Lindley, Ralph Hoddinott. M SOPHOMORE A PARTY November 20 . . . Thanksgiving . . . pilgrims, pumpkins, and autumn colored streamers hung from above . . . Spelling Game . . . cup cakes and ice cream . . . Larry Newberry’s band . . . dancing . . . Splendid time. F (teen Miss Ryan Cramming?!? laRt Trouble?!? ' 5 : •V Sixteen M L D I N I BINDING JUNIOR B CLASS Front Row ( left to right): Eileen Donahue, A1 Trizzino, Kathryn Winkler, David Medley, Theresa Klein, Vernon Damon, Eileen Seymour, Leland Culp, Helen Heavilin. Second Row: Alyce Perrin, Wilma Cook, Robert Reinhardt, William Anderson, Ralph Morton, Carl Medley, Mary Maitland, Evelyn Brasch, Margaret Oravecz. Third Row: Lloyd Scott, Dan Steingass, Jr., Lester Potts, Thurston Berry, Jack Van- Devier, Everett Leister, Harlan Kernan, Elmer Ellsworth, Floyd Morris. M JUNIOR ' SENIOR BANQUET The Junior ' Senior Banquet, an occasion to which all Juniors and Seniors look for ' ward, was held the evening of June first. Tables, decorated in the Senior class colors, crimson and gray, were set on the stage of the auditorium. Everyone enjoyed the splendid dinner. We were very fortunate in having several excellent speakers. All the talks were interesting and humorous. All the students entered into the dancing which followed the ni A ■ Eighteen Vi £ D : ‘MAM M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 JUNIOR A CLASS Front Row (left to right ) : Alberta Kruggel, Ronald Tollafield, Helen Palker, Bernard Larkworthy, Adalme Bradway, Max Burnham, Helen Lewis, Harry Black, Alice Evans, Frank Leach, Marjorie Simon, Robert Wainwright. Second Row: Richard Roshon, Dorothy Foote, Mary Eberhardt, Miriam Brainerd, Ar- retta Frost, Ruth Henniger, Cathryn Halderson, Alma Gardner, Betty Williams, Kathryn Ream, Doris Mots, Marie Brehm, Betty Christian, Jean Wilder, Wilbur Pincombe. Third Row: Marjorie Smith, Kenneth Nourse, Robert Yaekle, Bruce Hartman, Harold Smithberger, John Barnum, William Ferguson, Preston Higgins, Raymond Fisher, Alverta Gunkelman, Francis Murphy. M JUNIOR ' SENIOR PARTY Nov. 9 . . . Bingo!!! . . . dancing under a balloomcovered sky . . . pumpkin pie . . . syncopated rhythym furnished by Larry Newberry’s band . . . Enjoyable evening. Nineteen SENIOR B CLASS Front Row (left to right): Gertrude Jennings, Eugene Beck, Berniece Larkworthy, Donald Tubbs, Mary Alice Gibbs, Robert Lincoln. Second Row: Cleona Tooker, Carl Musch, Santa Cosoleto, Marvin Lutz,, Richard John Sprankle, Jean Gill, Gerald Rock, Virginia Smith. Third Row: Helen Ewing, Richard Hammerschmidt, Howard Short, Alda Clark, Jane Arndt. M SENIOR PARTY Feb. 23 . . . Games: — Bowling, Tiddle ' de ' winks, Ring Toss on chairs, Bounce Basketball, Desk Shuffle, Draw, Marble Game ... St. Valentine silhouette in back ' ground . . . minuet grand march . . . sandwiches, sandwiches, more sandwiches . . . music . . . grand time had by all. Tvienty 1 fc 0 I H I A V PUBLICATION John Fettler Hobby — “Being Indifferent” “ Words are hut the shadows of actions. Edith Thompson “Bowie” Hobby — “Hiking” Chorus ’36, ’37; Girl Reserves ’35, ' 36, ’37; Operetta ’37; Honor Roll ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’37. It is a point of wisdom to he silent when occasion requires and better than to spea , though nev- er so well. Helen Mellert “Henry Hobby — “Being a Nuisance” Basketball ’35, ’36, ’37; Band ’34, 37; Orchestra ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’35, ’36, ’37; Girl Reserves ’34; Vice President ’37; Class History ’37; Annual Staff ’36. Youth calls for pleasure. Leo Promey “Lee Hobby — ‘ ’ Baseball’ ’ F. F. A. ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Treasurer of F. F. A. ’37; Base ball ’34, ’37; Agricultural Judg- ing teams ’35, ’36; Merit Roll ’34, ’35, ' 36, ’37. Prove all thing s; hold fast that which is good. Walter Smithberger “Walt Hobby — ‘ ‘ Sports’ ’ Baseball ' 34, ’37; Athletic Night ’34, ’35, ’36; Operetta ’37; Sec- retary Senior Class ’37; Senior Calendar. A little wor , a little play. To eep us going — and so good- day. Lavina Flood “Flood” Hobby — “Keeping Busy” Chorus ' 34, ’35, ’36; Secretary Girl Reserves ’36, ’37; Honor Roll ’36, ’37. So many worlds, so much to do. Isabelle Schmidt “Issay” Hobby — “Trying to be Busy” Girl Reserves ’34; Honor Roll ' 3 4; Chorus ’36; Athletic Night 3 5, ’36; Field Day ’35; Bas- ketball Reserves ’35. It is much easier to be critical than to be correct. Leonard Crocker “Dave Hobby — ‘ ‘ Sports ' ’ Football ’3 5; Field Day ’35 ' 36 ’37. “Never leave that ’till tomorrow what you can do today. Miriam Hunter “Slim” Hobby — ‘ ' Typing” Girl Reserves ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Spilled Ink Staff ’36, ’37. Her bright smile haunts me still.’ ' William Gardner “Bill” Hobby — “Taking it easy” The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend it to no purpose. Mary Alma Tiller “Tillie” Hobby — ‘ ' Tennis” Merit Ro V 36; Honor Ro ’34; Oper ' 37. Accord:, to the proverbs the ben thi ;S are the most dijfi ' Twenty-Two MSDINiAN MEDINIAN ’37 Leonard West “Len” Hobby — ‘ 1 Sports” Football ’34, ’3 ), ’36; Athletic Night ’36, ’37; Annual Staff ’36; Baseball ’37. Well tinted silence hath more eloquence than speech.” John Nettleton “Jack” Hobby — ‘‘Playing in a Dance Band” Hi Y ’34, ' 35, ’36; Basketball ’35, ’36; Athletic Night ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Operetta ’37; Cheerleader ’37;, Baseball ’37. “It matters not what you are thought to he, but what you are.” John Rollins “Jeep-Jeep Hobby — ‘‘Girling” Operetta ’37; Hi Y Secretary ’33, .’34, ’35; Basketball ' 36, ’37; Class Play; Annual Staff ’36. He knows not when to he si - lent who knows not when to speak-” Mary Sviatko Hobby “Reading” Spilled Ink Staff ’37. “A good book is the best of friends, the same today and for- ever.” Maynard Letterly “Mel” Hobby — “Jerking Sodas” Hi Y ' 34; Athletic Night ’36. Our thought is the k e y which unlocks the doors of the world.” Dorothy Gerspacher “Dot” Hobby “Reading” Band ’34, ’37; orchestra ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Girl Reserves ’35; Honor Roll ’3 5, ’37. “A blessed companion is a book; a book fitly • chosen is a life long friend.’ ’ Robert McClain “Piggy” Hobby — 1 ‘Photography’ ’ Track ’34; Football ’33, ’34. “Ho one nows what he can do ’till he tries.’’ Giles Fisher “Mutt” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Sports” Merit Roll ’34, .3 5, ’36; Athlet- ic Night ’36; Baseball ’37. “ Moderation , the noblest gift of Heaven.” Roland Myers “Bean” Hobby — ' ‘ Motorcycling Football ’34; Basketball ’34; Athletic Night ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Hi Y ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37. Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.” Wilma Neiswinter “Willy Hobby — “Ridin’ around in a Ford Roadster.” Orchestra ’35, ' 36, ' 37. She moves a goddess and looks a queen.” Ivan Baumgartner “Bummy ” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Radio’ ’ Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; F.F.A., State Farmer ’36; Op- eretta ’37; Agricultural Schol- arship ’36. Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.” Twenty-Three Delos Mellert “Delux” Hobby — “Cooking and Baking” He ruleth the roast in the kitchen. Faye Lyon “ Faysie ” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Cooking Chorus ’36; Athletic Night ' 36. Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little. Vesta Welton “Ves” Hobby — “Writing Notes” Girl Reserves ’34, ’3 5; Athletic Night ' 35, ’37; Honor Roll ’33, ’34. “A penny for your thoughts. William Conkle “Bill” Hobby — “Swimming” Basketball ’36, ’37; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Orchestra ’37; Annual Staff ’36; Hi Y ’34; Class Play. A good man possesses a ing- dom. Wilbur Hertel “Willy” Hobby — ' ‘ Sports’ ’ Football ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Track ’34, ’35, ' 37; Athletic Night ’34, ' 35, 36. Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings. Louise Oberholtzer “S eez” Hobby — ‘ ‘Movies’ ’ Chorus ’36, ’37; G irl Reserves ’34, ' 3 5, ' 36, ’37; Annual Staff ' 36; Operetta ' 37; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’37; Salutatorian ’37. The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can em- brace equally great things and small. Esther Holcomb Hobby — “Reading” Girl Reserves ’35, ’36, ’37 Hon- or Roll ’34, ' 35; Operetta ’37. My eyes make pictures when they are shut. George Paul “Cookie” Hobby — “Teasing” Hi Y ' 33, ’34, ' 35; (Secretary) ' 36; Athletic Night ' 35. Man ' s life is but a jest, a dream, a shadow, bubble, air, a vapor at the best.” Althea Kruggle “A!” Hobby — “Teasing Kreiger” Annual Staff ’36; Honor Roll ’36, 37; Merit Roll ’34, ’3 5; Spilled Ink Staff ’36, ’37. A life spent worthily should be measured by a nobler line — by deeds not years. Virgil Rickert “Virg” Hobby — ‘ Electricity’ ’ Hi Y ’3 3, ’34; Merit Roll ’35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’35. We may be personally defeat- ed but our principles never. Sara Hammerschmidt “ Salvina ” Hobby — “Goofy Things” Valedictorian; Athletic Night ' 34; Annual Staff ' 36; Ba r . 37; Orchestra ’ ; Operetta ' 37; Honor Roll j 4, ’35, ’36, ’37; Class Play. GentT of speech, beneficent mind 3 7 Twenty-Four % MtCIKIAN MEDINIAN ’37 Lucille Herthneck “Lucy” Hobby — -“Going Home?” Basketball ’35, ’36, ’37; Or- chestra ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Band ’34, ’35; Athletic Night ’36, ’37; Girl Reserves ’34; Class Play. “Action is the proper fruit of knowledge. Lawrence Pritchard Bud” Hobby — ' ' Athletics’ ’ Hi Y ’33, 34, 35, ’36; Ath- letic Night ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37. “Young fellows will be young fellows.” John Fodor “ Johnny ” Hobby — ‘ ‘Sports” Baseball Mgr. ’34; Track Mgr. ’34; Football Mgr. ’34, ’35, ’36; Basketball Mgr. ’34, ’35; Athletic Night ' 34, ’35, ’36; Annual Staff ’3 5. “Nothing is there more friend- ly to a man than a friend in need. Ruth Fulton “Toots” Hobby — “Sleeping’ ’ Merit Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Girl Reserves ' 36, ’37. I am going to the land of nod. Arlene Kerch “Arly” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Drawing’ ’ Annual Staff ’36; Honor Roll ’35, ’36; Chorus ’37; Operetta ’37; Girl Reserves ’34, ' 35, ’36; Editor Spilled Ink ' 37. Fine art is that in which the hand and head, and the heart go together. Richard E. Sprankle Dick” Hobby — “Sports” Basketball ’35, ’36, 37; Foot- ball ’35, ’36; Baseball ’34, ’37; Hi Y ’35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’36. Many receive advice, few pro- fit by it. John Higgins “ Johnny ” Hobby — “Hunting, fishing, and ice skating” President Hi Y ' 37; F.F.A. ' 36, ’37; Merit Roll ' 36, ’37. For man is man and master of his fate. Jean Diebel “Eddy” Hobby — “Swimming and Dancing” Honor Roll ' 35, ’36, ' 37; Or- chestra ' 35, ’36, ’37; Annual Staff ’36; Operetta; Orchestra ’37; Class Play ’37. Knowledge, in truth, is the great sun in the firmament. Nancy Baines “iNJan” Hobby — “Designing and walking around.” Athletic Night ’36, ’37; Oper- etta ’37; Girl Reserves ' 36, ’37; Honor Roll ’34, ’35. The difficulty in life is the choice . Rosalie Renner “Rollie” Hobby — “Eating” Basketball ’36, ’37; Annual Staff ’36; Girl Reserves ’34, ’35, ’36, ' 37; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36; Prophecy ’37; Athletic Night ’37. The secret of success is con- stancy to purpose. Mildred Navratil “Millie” Hobby” — Sleeping’ ’ Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Spilled Ink Staff ’36, ’37; Ath- letic Night ’37. “A prodigy of learning. Twenty-Five Evelyn Deyell “ Ev ” Hobby — “Music” Girl Reserves ’34, ’37; Honor Roll ’34, 36, ’37; Orchestra; Annual Staff, ’36; Class Play; Class President ’37; Athletic Night ’37. “Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Helen Bennett “Billie Hobby — “Talking” Chorus ’34, ’35, ’36; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36; Operetta ’37. “There is no wisdom li e frank- ness. Margaret Williams “Mag” Hobby — “Most Anything” Basketball ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37 (Honorary Captain); Girl Re- serves ’34, ' 35; Athletic Night ’34, ’35; Annual Staff ’36; Vo.- ley Ball ’34, ’35. “Be ruled by time, the wisest counsellor of all. May Batchelder “Batchie” Hobby — ‘ ‘Hiking’ ’ Class President ’34; Vice Presi- dent ’35; Girl Reserves ’35, ’36, ' 37 (President); Annual Staff ' 36; Athletic Night ’37; Class Play. Patience is a necessary ingredi- ent of genius.” Lorena Pincombe “ Pin ie ” Hobby — “Here and There” Girl Reserves ’35, ’36; Basket- ball ' 35, ’36; Athletic Night ’34, ’35, ’37. “Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words, nor rambling in thought . Ruth Spahr “Ruthie” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Arguing’ ’ Spilled Ink Staff ' 36, ’37; Merit Roll ' 34, ’35, ’36, ’37. There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. Mary Selzer “Toots” Hobby — “Hiking” Class President ’36; Girl Re- serves ' 35, ’36, ’37; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36; Merit Roll ’37. “She who has truth at her heart need never fear the want of per- suasion on her tongue. Mary Snyder “Susie” Hobby — ‘ ‘ Swi mining’ ’ Basketball ’35, ’36, ’37; Band ’3 5; Orchestra ' 35; Athletic Night ’35, ' 36, ’37; Girl Re- serves ’34; Honor Roll ’37. “She is capable of doing every- thing. Fern Wagar “ Fern-a-ree ” Hobby — “Riding Grey Hounds on Route 18” Spilled Ink Staff ’36, ’37; Op- eretta ’37. “All we as is to be let alo Charles Ziegler “Chuck Hobby — “?” Honor Roll ’34, ’35, 36, 37; Orchestra; Band; Basketball ' 36, ’37; Annual Staff ’36; Hi Y ’34, ’3 5; Class Play. The power of thought — the magic of the mind.” Betty Jane Ryan “Ryan” Hobby — “Dodging’ ’ Girl Reserves ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37; Band ’33, ’34; Orchestra ’34, ' 35. “Time as he grows old. teaches many lessons. Estella Heller “Tiny Hobby — “D” ” Spilled Ink S Roll ’34, ’35 “Little s fell great oaks. ’ 3 Twenty -Six M E Cl N I A N 7 4 MEDINIAN ’37 Eleanor Sinzinger “Elie” Hobby — “Typing’ Spilled Ink Staff ' 36, ’37; An- nual Staff ’36; Honor Roll ’35, ’36, ’37. Cod ' s rarest blessing is after all, a good woman. James Schibley “Little Jim’’ Hobby — “North Courting” Football ’36; Basketball ' 37; Hi Y ’37; Athletic Night ’37. There ' s a place and means for every man alive. Ramona Everhard “Monte” Hobby — “Just about there” Girl Reserves ’33, ’34, ' 35, ' 36; Basketball ’3 3, ’34; Merit Roll ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36. It matters not how long you live hut how well. Robert Krieger “Bob” Hobby — Photography’ ’ Annual Staff ’36; Athletic Night ’37; Operetta ' 37; Hi Y ’34, ’36; Class Play. “Nothing great was ever achiev- ed without enthusiasm. June Crocker “S ee t” Hobby — “Elm Farm Dairy Truck” Orchestra ’34, ’3 5; Athletic Night ’3 5; Volley Ball ' 3 5; Merit Roll ’36, ’37. Second thoughts are ever wiser. Daniel Pelton Jr. “Junior” Hobby — “Loafin’ at the Gas Station” Business Mgr. of Annual ’36; Hi Y ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37; Band ’35, ’36. The great end of life is not nowledge but action. Betty Jean Tompkins “Jean” Hobby — ‘ ‘Dancing’ ’ Honor Roll ’34, ’35; Girl Re- serves ’34; Athletic Night ’3 5. Saying is one thing, doing an- other. Robert Clark “Bob” Hobby — “Going Places” F.F.A. ’33, ’34; Vice President ’35; President ’36; State Farmer ’35; Master Honor Award sec- ond ’35; Master Honor Award first ' 36; Operetta ’37. “All u isdom’s armory this man would wield. Julia Ostaff “Julie” Hobby — “Dancing” Chorus ’36, ’37; Merit Roll ’34, ' 35, ’36, ’37. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. Irving Foote “Foote” Hobby — ‘ ‘Isaly ’s” Hi Y ’34, ’35, ' 36, ’37; Annu- al Staff ’36; Honor Roll ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Athletic Night ’36, ’37; Operetta ’37; Class Play. Knowledge and timber should- n ' t be much used ' till they’re seasoned. Ruth Woods “ Ruthie ” Hobby — “Sewing and Sports” Honor Roll ’34, ’36, ’37; Op- eretta ’37; Athletic Night ' 37. The mildest manners, with the bravest mind. IN MEMORIAM Jane Kvarda She died in beauty, 1 ifye a rose Blown from its parent stem. T to enty -Seven CLASS PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Evelyn Deyell In this eventful and complex age, people continually ask, “What is success? Suc- cess is said to be the favorable termination of anything attempted. This involves the termination of both worthy and unworthy objectives in life. For example, a gang might be successful in a hold up, bank robbery, or kidnapping, or a racketeering game might be played successfully. These objectives could hardly be said to be worthwhile. A person might have as his objective in life the accumulation of money, the amass- ing of a fortune through good or evil means. The making of money or profit without rendering service could not be classed as a worthy objective. What then, is worthwhile success? Worthwhile success should involve experiences that bring true happiness and soul satisfaction. It is the attainment of character through effort expended along constructive lines. A life spent in achieving a favorable termina- tion of a worthwhile objective is a successful life. As an example of a worthwhile success in life let us consider a chapter from the life of a twenty year old school teacher whose first teaching assignment was in the foot-hills of Kentucky. This occurred during the worst depression years when many living in that section of the country did not have the bare necessities of life. The in- tellectual life of that community was at low ebb. The teaching experiences of the first week were indeed disheartening. The young teacher realized that something unusual needed to be done to waken the people in that community from their lethargy. So she set up new and unprecedented rules of disci- pline and order in the school and, to the utter astonishment of many who said it could not be done, order emerged out of chaos. Not only did the young woman revolutionize the educational system but she also entered into the life of the community. Many children needed medical attention, so she startd a hospital, enlisting the services of physicians in adjoining counties for the more serious operations. Twenty-Eight vl E D J I A N ’37 MEDINIAN ’37 She became the community mother and advisor and, in the absence of a pastor, officiated at the funeral of a child. A little girl met with an accident and it was found that one of her fingers would have to be amputated. The child naturally dreaded the ordeal. The teacher promised the child a real doll if she would go through the operation. To her amazement, the little girl asked for a doll with red hair! This was a difficult request to fill in that community. However, after a few days spent in searching the surrounding towns, a red ' haired doll was finally found. The child was so thrilled that she braved the operation without a whimper, holding the doll tightly during the ordeal. By this time, the news of the woman’s great work had seeped out to surrounding communities. As a climax to her attainments she staged a big Christmas party for the many children of the locality. People outside of that area became interested and sent gifts to help make the party a huge success. As a result of her unselfish efforts, this young teacher achieved real success and at the same time rendered true service to hundreds of people. Another example of worthwhile success is taken from the life of a colored boy who was traded for a horse. He was a slave child with no knowledge of his parents or the date of his birth. Early in life, this boy developed a genius for making something out of nothing. From peanuts he made nearly three hundred useful products including cheese, candy, coffee, pickles, shaving lotion, and even axle grease. From wood shavings he made sym thetic marble. From the sweet potato he made more than one hundred products such as starch, vinegar, ink, dyes, and molasses. Experts say he has done more than any other living man to renew agriculture in the South. As a further evidence of his versatility, he became a painter, teacher, and skilled musician. This colored slave boy is known today as the noted scientist Doctor Carver, of Tuskegee Institute. When asked the secret of his own achievements he replied, “When you do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.’’ And so, worthwhile success brings happiness and satisfaction, not only to people who succeed but also to those who benefit by the services rendered. As a worthy objective in life let us, the class of 1937, strive for worthwhile sue ' cess exemplified in service to humanity. MOTTO- “Launched, But 7 [ot Anchored.’’ COLORS— Crimson and Silver. FLOWER — Red Rose. Twenty-Nine VALEDICTORY By Sara Hammer schmidt A Sage once said, “Let me write a people’s songs and I care not who makes its laws.” Laws seem necessary for civilization but civilization means a getting away from the physical and ugly as much as possible toward the spiritual and beautiful — corn sistent with the preservation and perfection of the race. A complete civilization must take account of art and beauty as much as of morality and intellectual development. By art we mean the Fine Arts — one of which is Music. To what extent has the United States taken account of Music, and what are the underlying causes for its slow develop ' ment? The rise and progress of the musical art in the United States is a story of assimila ' tion rather than creation. The American people have no common background, racial elements, or geographical environment on which folk music could be reared. The fea ' tures of our art show that they come from “the melting pot.” There is, however, an Americanism that is the result of the intermingling of all nationalities. It is the spirit of the pioneer that sent our forefathers westward — the spirit of a new country. This must be found in our music before we can claim a national idiom. The colonists brought their music with them, but they were confronted with too many stern necessities to think of music as anything but an item in a religious service or a means of relaxation. Music in the dawn of American statehood was subservient to the church; psalms and hymns were the only tunes allowed in New England, where music as a trade was forbidden. Spiritual tunes were gradually accepted. Music in the South served merely as entertainment. But nothing — that lives — stands still; there must be constant change and growth or decay sets in. So there was an era of attempted improvement in music. Our first musical uplift came with the advent of the singing master and the church organist. Owing to the efforts of a few organists in New England, by the beginning of the nine ' teenth century music had become firmly fixed in the life of the American people; but the art was still in its infancy. The first real American music was made during the last part of the eighteenth century in spite of the interruption of the Revolution. Out of a few singing schools came choral societies, devoted to the study of oratorios. Festivals and national music clubs soon developed and encouraged the cause of music. Thus concert life of the United States took on a serious aspect and led to orchestras. At present, we have at least three orchestras equal to those anywhere, and one has the reputation of being the finest in the world. Hundreds of theaters provided excell ' ent orchestras until the recent invasion of sound pictures. However, high schools and colleges have been stimulated into the development of bands and orchestras. In fact, one of the most significant signs in the United States is the remarkable development of musical activity in the educational system. More attention is paid to music in our public schools than in any country of Europe. A t ft i ! A N Thirty 1 MEDINIAN ’37 Other factors contributing to the general education of our people are the grow ' ing musical libraries ' , foundation schools for the training of talented students, the development of radio, and mechanical devices for recording music. America should in time be music conscious. Opera has not yet been naturalized and has not found a firm foothold in the United States as a whole. America is a new country without a history vanishing into myth or legend, so American opera can have little native basis, but a few good operas have been produced based on Indian stories. Waldo S. Pratt said, ‘The art of music has become what it is, not by the miracu ' lous work of a few great composers but by the momentum of large mental movements in nations, periods, and classes of men. “And if we look back we will see the truth of this statement. When religion was the chief interest — hymns; during the Revolution- patriotic and natonal songs; during the Civil War — songs influenced by negro music; in the post ' war period — ballads; with the turn of the century and a new era — “rag ' time, 1 ' Sousa’s marches, and “jazz,” with a hint of the negro folk song. Popular music always had and always will have its place in the lives of people who have had no special study of the art of music. Since reconciliation has been sought by both the cultured and the unprofessional multitudes, music has reached its modern world ' wide significance with the level of com- mon intelligence and feeling raised so that the unmusical may become musical and the musical more artistic. Owing to political and religious conditions and geographical position, music has had a hard struggle for recognition. Fate has been kind, and all three obstacles have given way — religious conflicts have subsided — the distance from art centers of Europe is no longer important — and the country’s great wealth is assisting in the development of native talent and musical production. Between the Civil War and World War, rapid strides were taken due to the ad ' vance and material prosperity, immigration of musical foreigners, and improved commu ' nication and industrial appliances. In spite of this rapid progress, America still lacks the spirit necessary and looks to Europe for her opera singers and conductors. A strong musical interest has been created, but relative to the magnitude of our civilization, our musical culture is still in the making. But criticism should not be the slave of history in measuring the present by the past and notwithstanding our deficiencies much has been accomplished and the outlook is ever growing brighter. In every phase, America has shown that she can produce as great talent as any country of Europe. We know that music is growing whether we understand it or not, and the good is handed on to’ the next generation even though much “falls by the wayside.’’ So, let us say that musical art will be the delight and the inspiration of all people, and that like our class — music in America is — Launched But i Anchored. Thirty-One SALUTATORY Louise Oberholtzer It is with great pleasure that we welcome you, friends and relatives, to our com ' mencement exercises. School has been to me like the pages of a book. Each phase of school life has added another chapter, until now our book is practically completed. In our book, we started out with the “settings,” that is, the time, place, and characters. Corresponding to the time we have our entrance into high school with much trepidation and many misgivings. We were somewhat acquainted with the place but had never thoroughly explored everything. We found that there was such a thing as a Chemistry Laboratory as well as an aquarium in the Biology Room. The characters were perhaps the most interesting and yet the newest part of our book. We had never met in other books such different characters. They were, namely, the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. We constituted the Freshman class and had an idea who some of the Sophomores were, but as for the Juniors and especially the Seniors, we placed them as the most important characters and set them up as our ideals. In the second part of our book we find the climax or highest point of interest. This is found in our Junior year. We have the honor of publishing an annual ex ' clusively by our class. Those more capable in the class are placed in positions of great responsibility and upon them lie the duties of collecting the material, procuring the money, and getting the annual published and on sale before the close of school. Such a climax as this keeps the whole class worked up until the last bit has been completed so that their annual may be known as one of the best or, perhaps, the best. Then, comes the end of our book. We enter upon the last lap of our Senior year. When reading a book we are thrilled upon nearing the end and excited upon discover ' ing some of the conclusions of important events. Then we have it all read and are rather sad because now that we have finished it we are sorry that we skipped a few parts here and there in order to conclude it more quickly. In our Senior year we be- come worried about annual parts, our pictures, the class play, and commencement itself. We become so keyed up with excitement that we can hardly contain ourselves until the final plan has been carried out. Finally, we have finished our book. We are sad and melancholy upon departing from the setting and foregone parts of our book, which have now grown so dear to our hearts. However, a second volume of our book is about to begin and we must each go down our separate walks of life. As a prelude to this second volume of our book, let me quote from Van Dyke’s poem: Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; Not hurrying to, nor turning from, thp p Not mourning for the things that disappc In the dim past, nor holding back in fer From what the future veils; but v And happy heart, that pays its to To Youth and Age, and travels on v _er. Thirty-Two M e E ! N I A N ’ 3 7 MEDINIAN ’37 CLASS PROPHECY Rosa lie Renner “Good Evening.” ' This is station P.L.O.P. of the “Fly-By-Night” Broadcasting Company. At this time we will turn you over to Miss Rosalie Renner, our announcer. “Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen.” We are introducing to you, on this first night of the new year, 1950, a program sponsored by the Conkle Coreless Apple Corp- oration of Kelly’s Island. This program will be presented each week at this time and will bring you a group of amateurs from all parts of the country. •a The first performers on our program seem to be three children, but their applica- tion states that they are the “Mighty Midget Melodians” composed of May Batchelder, Tiny Heller, and Mary Seller, all of whom are assistants in the A. I. Root Company. These women are destined to go far. The next amateur on our program tonight is Billie Bennett, impersonator, who will imitate different members of the faculty of M. H. S. ’back in 1937. — Bang!!! We are very sorry for this interruption but while imitating Miss Cooper, a tube n the con- trol room was broken and we must pause until our expert electricians, Delos Mellert, and John Fettler, get things to functioning properly again. As I look over this vast and distinguished audience, I see many of my old class- mates. There is Professor Irving Foote of “Hale” and also Professor Ivan Baumgartner of “Yarvard.” Mademoiselle Marie Tille is here. She was formerly plain Mary Tillar, but since becoming a prima donna, she has gone “Hollywood.” She is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schibley, (nee Nancy Baines), wealthy patrons of Grand Opera. I also see Betty Jean Tompkins, sophisticated “better half” of Leo Promey, Agri- culture teacher in Medina High School. Over on the right are Ruth Woods, Vesta Welton, and Mary Sviatka, in gorgeous evening apparel. The operate a Beauty Salon. Wilbur Hertel, electrician, has just informed me that repairs have been completed, and we shall now continue with the “High-Hat-Harmonisers,” whose personnel are Giles Fisher, Louise Oberholtzer, George Paul, John Rollins, Leonard West, and Julia Ostaff — The applause is deafening. Well, look what’s coming!! Charles Zeigler, the one-man band, with “Clark Gable” Smithberger as director — They are versatile artists. There seems to be a little commotion up here on the stage, but a second look dis- closes that it is Betty Jane Ryan, equestrienne, who is trying to ride her famous horse, Trixie onto the stage. This is a job for Robert Kreiger, the studio policeman, who will aid both Betty Jane nd Trixie. We now have and Lavina Flo u, rid renowned evangelists, Dan Pelton, Jr., Esther Holcomb, ied by Sara Hammerschmidt at the organ. At this time ± Fly-By-Night Broadcast station identification. This is station P. L. O. P. of the ipany. Now I would like to mt±, ' e you to the Vice-President of the Conkle Coreless Apple Corporation who will give a brief talk about their product. Mr. John Higgins. Thirty-Three “Ladies and gentlemen, as this is our first time on the air I would like to tell you something about our business. A year ago, our president, Mr. William Conkle Jr., well known botanist and often called the second Luther Burbank, after much experimenting, perfected this coreless apple for which there is so much demand. This is a delicious and palatable apple, wrapped in cellophane and sold by your neighborhood store. Up at Kelly’s Island where Mr. Conkle does his experimenting, they are kept busy day and night to meet the demands of the grocers. The next time you are in your store, try one of these famous Conkle-coreless apples. Thank you.” And thank you Mr. Higgins. Tonight we are honored by the presence of the officers of the National Safety Club, namely, Dorothy Gerspacher, Arlene Kerch, Isabelle Schmidt, and Eleanor Sin ' singer who are President, Vice ' President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. There come Fern Wagar and Ramona Everhard, famous mannequins, who are causing quite a sensation as they proceed down the aisle. To come back to the program, we have the “Dazzling Darlings,” tap dancers. They are Lucille Herthneck, Helen Mellert, and Mary Snyder, who are not only known for their tap dancing but also as professional basketball players. We interrupt now to broadcast a special news bulletin. The Transatlantic Air ' plane was forced down in Connecticut because of heavy fog, shortly after its take ' ofF from the Newark Airport. This plane was carrying 16 passengers and the pilot, co- pilot, and hostess. The pilot, Lorena Pincombe, was the only one injured and was taken to the Crocker Hospital, recently endowed by June and Leonard Crocker, at Hartford, Connecticut. On board besides the copilot, John Fodor, and the hostess, Ruth Fulton, were some of the members of the American Olympic team, who were flying to England to represent our country. These members are, Margaret Williams, the backstroke charm pion; William Gardner and Buddy Pritchard, pole vaulters; Robert Clark, the great sprinter, and Mildred Navratil and Faye Lyon, the American skating stars. Also on board are the famous doctors, Roland Myers and Maynard Letterly, and their secre ' tary, Althea Kruggel. They have been doing wonders with the rare element, radium. Now we present a yodeling team, Virgil Rickert and Richard E. Sprankle. Their wives, Miriam Hunter Rickert and Edith Thompson Sprankle, are in the audience watching the boys strut their stuff. Virgil is an electrician and Dick is an amateur prizefighter. Next we have Bill Robinson’s protege, Robert McClain, nimble vaudeville star. He certainly is a worthy successor to Bill. We would like to acknowledge receipt of a basket of tropical fruit, sent by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nettleton, (nee Ruth Spahr), who have just returned from an African hunting trip. Senator Jean Deibel of Ohio, who was re-elected for another four-year term last fall, sends a basket of roses. Since we have a little time left, we present, Wilma Neiswinter and Evelyn Deyell our staff pianists, who will play during the few remaining minutes. I’m afraid you’ve all been listening — I hope, I hope, I hope. This is the Fly-By-Night Broadcasting Company. Good-night.” c D A N { 7 Thirty-Four - « MEDINIAN ' 37 CLASS WILL Charles Ziegler We, the Senior class of 1937, in complete possession of our sound, or unsound mental faculties, do hereby, on this 154th day in the year of our Lord, 1937, proclaim this coherent mass of declarations to be (or not to be; that is the question) the last will and testament of this illustrious graduating class of dear, DEAR, Medina High School. 1. Nancy Baines bequeaths the curls of her hair, when it’s curly, to Elnora Snedden. 2. May Batchelder; her way with Miss Phillips, to Dick Gage. 3. Ivan Baumgartner; six of his extra credits, to anyone who is in a hurry to graduate. 4. Billie Bennett; her ability to develop a bad case of hiccoughs conveniently, to Betty Sailer. 5. Robert Clark wills his ability to go out Smith Road to any Freshman who may want a legitimate excuse. 6. Bill Conkle; to Myron Grim the art of blushing, which, in his opinion, he has so finely cultivated. 7. June Crocker; her privilege of “visiting” a certain class, to Jean Hartell. 8. Leonard Crocker; his crutches which he used in ’35, to Sam Masi — And may he keep them permanently. 9. Jean Deibel bestows upon Eugene Beck her Ford, in which to ride to school, as William Gardner graduates this year. 10. Evelyn Deyell wills her smile, to Frances Murphy to be turned on at regular intervals. 11. Ramona Everhard; one slightly used typewriter, to A1 Truzjno. 12. John Fettler; his calmness in class upon Bobby Lincoln. 13. Giles Fisher bequeaths his ability to deliver school papers to any freshman who needs exercise. 14. Lavina Flood; her courteous attitude towards classmen who return books to their desks, to Junior Steingass, who might need it. 15. John Fodor; his job as Athletic Manager, to Hal Snedden. 16. Irving Foote; his romantic charms (and big feet), to John Barnum, to be used with great discretion. 17. Ruth Fulton wills her knack of avoiding “words” with teachers to Donald Tubbs. 18. William Gardner; the pillow he always wished for, to Eugene Beck to muffle his snores in study hall. 19. Dorothy Gerspacher; her place in band, to Helen Heavilin, providing she doesn’t spend all her time talking to a certain young man in the trumpet section. 20. Sara Hammerschmidt; the cymbals of the High School band to any Junior, pn viding he (or she) cleans them just once and does not lose any flesh in the first six As. (A big order!) Hd’er bestows her dimutiveness to Evelyn Myers. v j.c Her tel , mr inches of his chest, to Bernard Larkworthy. 23. Lucille Herthneck; three inches of her height, to May Maitland. (?) 24. John Higgins; his ?’ to remain silent in class, to Harold Smithburger. hirty ■ ' ioe 25. Esther Holcomb does solemnly and most regretfully will to Jeanette Gaynard her sole and enjoyable right to read books during school hours, provided the same is used wisely and with discretion. 26. Miriam Hunter; her silence, to Leonard Frost, hoping that it will provide many golden moments for him. 27. Arlene Kerch, her privilege to skip shorthand class without permission from Miss Thomas, to Doris Motz. 28. Robert Kreiger; his way with the girls, to George McMillan. 29. Althea Kruggel bestows her superb ability to keep from giggling, to Helen Palker. 30. Maynard Letterly; his privilege of speaking out of turn in civics class, to Richard Ziegler. 31. Faye Lyon; one of her beaming smiles, to Phyllis Rickard. 32. Robert McClain; his manual training debt and private account with Mr. Linn, to David Medley. 33. Delos Mellert bequeath his knowledge of cookery to Harry Black. 34. Helen Mellert; her winking ability, to Patty Dean, providing she uses it to the best advantage upon Bob Indoe. 35. Roland Myers; all his love for cup cakes and ice cream at the class parties, to Elmer Zsarnay. 36. Mildred Navratil; her argumentive powers, to Harlan Kernan if he should ever desire to become a lawyer. 37. Wilma Neiswinter wills all of her days absence from school, to Mary Lou West. 38. Jack Nettleton; his music ability, to Gerald Gienke. 39. Louise Oberholtzer; to anyone who is willing to take responsibility of it, her seat in Spanish class, on condition that he will not say, “no se,” to more than one question asked each day. 40. Julia Ostaff; her ability to write poems, to Alverta Gunkelman. 41. George Paul bestows his excellent knowledge of the high school subjects to Leon Plants to be use when and if Leon should wake up in some college class when he is asked to recite. 42. Junior Pelton; his love for ice cream and cup cakes at the class parties, to Frank Rau. 43. Lorena Pincombe; her sweet disposition, to Mary Alice Geiger. 44. Buddy Pritchard; a few of his pounds (just a few), to George Promey. 45. Leo Promey presents a “wee bit” of his love for baseball, to Leonard Prehn. 46. Rosalie Renner; her excess avoirdupois, to Donna Yergin. 47. Virgil Rickert; his sleeping ability in study halls, to Bob Reinhardt if he believes it possible in Mr. Kellogg’s study halls. 48. John Rollins; a desk full of magazines not in the school library, to Leonard Cain to be used the 7th and 8th periods. 49. Betty Jane Ryan surrenders her ability to run swiftly to Dick smith, in case the need for fast footwork on his part is essential. 50. Jim Schibley; his disposition, to Max Horton. 51. Isabelle Schmidt; her great love (?) for learning, to Ted 7 ■ .if. 52. Mary Selzer, her ability to be serious at least part of he tn i , to Barbara Hentzle man. 53. Eleanor Sinzinger bequeaths her gum to any v � assma i whose jaws possess perpetual motion. ’ 3 7 TJ ' y-Six tv) ; . n i MEDINIAN ’37 54. Walter Smithburger; his wavy hair to Vance Grimes, that it may aid him in his conquest of the fairer sex. 55. Mary Snyder; her ability to arrive at school early in the morning, to Bobby Cole, providing he uses this ability at least once a week. 56. Ruth Spahr; her quiet and studious manner, to Eleanor Humphrey. 57. Richard E. Sprankle wills his strictly individual laugh, to Roy Davis. 58. Mary Sviatko; her bashfulness, to Robert Wainwright. 59. Belle Thompson; to Marion Reuman, any amount of superfluous height that she thinks she might need. 60. Mary Alma Tiller; to Miss Allen, a hammer to be used in pounding some English into the heads of her future students. 61. Betty Jean Tompkins bestows her mild temper upon Catherine Mellert. 62. Fern Wagar; her ability of winking at the boys in civics class, to her cousin, Eleanor Moore, if she can avoid the critical eye of Miss Phillips. 63. Vesta Welton; her ability to sew a straight seam, to Helen Webber. 64. Leonard West is praying for a pair of wings for all sophomores who are con ' tinually late for school. 65. Margaret Williams bequeaths her perfect understanding and masculine nature, to La Verne Kay. 66. Ruth Woods; her two excuse slips, to Betty Williams in case she. might need them next year. 67. Charles Ziegler presents all the scrap paper in his desk to Jack Wyman, hoping that the slight heat obtained while burning it, will help towards keeping the “prison” warm. Therefore after careful deliberation and due consideration. We, the Senior Class, have hereunto subscribed our name. “CLASS OF ’37” Upon reading our last will and testament one would gather that little is learned in History class, but, Oh, my! The opposite is quite true. CLASS SONG Mae Batchelder Here’s to all the friendships formed Along life’s way, Here’s to all the knowledge gained In each new day. We’re going out to show you now What we can do. Here’s to old Medina High We owe it all to you! i “Let Me Call You Sweetheart ' ' Thirty -Sc ,:en CLASS HISTORY Helen Mellert LINCOLN BUILDING September 8, 1924 School days, school days, good-old- fashioned school days! These words bring us memories of Miss Ella saying: “Now dear children, you must all sit quietly until I call the roll. No! No! John, you must not pull Faye’s curls. There, there Faye, don’t cry! John won’t pull your curls again, will you John? That’s a good boy.” And our pigtail, lollipop days passed all too soon. GARFIELD BUILDING September 10, 1928 - - — — _JS :-hrt be — p 1 J 4-J- _ — J- jCL _ “ Reading and writing and rithmetic, all to the tune of Miss Dra e and Mr. Bart. In such arithmetic pullers as these our class excelled: “How many rolls of walh paper will it take to paper a room 30Tt. by 20 ft. by 16 ft., if it has 2 windows, 3j 2 ft. by 2 ft., 2 doors, 7 ft. by 3 ft., and a fireplace, 8 ft. by 6 ft?” But, oh, the fractions!!!!!!!! Our geography teacher seemed to prefer the following type of question, for which there never seemed to be any answer — “The Pacific is the of the ” MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING September 18, 1933 1 S AT - J 4 m J £ -i J “We’re from Medina High School at the corner of Broadway Street. By June 1934 we had learned where most of the rooms were. To our store c c knowledge were added such facts as :Why plants are green; why grasshop why x can never equal y; why Caesar fell in love with Cleopatra; w! a nc modify a verb, etc. In the social graces we also have excelled. We have danced erous eventful parties, have been loyal to the high school musical talent in our operetta, “In Old Louisiana,” and ha ;own our dramatic effb ciency in our class play, “Heart Trouble.” “And we are trained for the good hard figh a J have pulled the pigskin thru.’ iVi v 7 hirt . -Eight MEDINIAN ’37 CLASS POEM Billie Bennett Why should we sigh, as others sigh, To see our last days in school pass by? Like flower buds, sleeping in the sun, We know that our lives have just begun. The jay bird blue, the maple green. The days, the nights — buds have not seen. Their petals are cozy, wrapt tight and warm, But they’ve only been swayed by the wind and storm. And they can only listen when the robin sings, They’ve never, ever seen these things. So they open their petals, gaze far and wide, And smile — or shrink — at the world outside. There’ll be memories of what has been before — Sometimes they will wish they were buds once more. Yet there’s so much to see with petals unfurled — A fragile flower — a bewildering world. So why should we sigh, and look behind? There’s more to be done — other worlds to find. SENIOR CALENDAR Walter Smithberger Sept. 12 — Our entrance into senior ranks. Nov. 3 — Electing class officers. Nov. 6 — The first semester party. Dec. 16 — Taking Ohio State Intelligence Test. Dec. 20 — Winning a box of candy in Curtiss Publishing Co. campaign. Jan. 25 — Our new senior home room, “221”. Feb. 5 — Senior girls play last home game. Feb. 6 — Winning third place in American History D.A.R. tests, Sara Hammerschmidt. Feb. 10 — Our St. Valentine’s party. Feb. 12 — Senior boys play last home game. Mar. 12 — Taking part in — “Old Louisiana.” Mar. 22 — Class play tryouts. Mar. 24 — SeniorYaculty volleyball game. w r. 25 — A Good Friday program by Rev. Reuman. Posting of Class Play cast. dir Snelling contest, ship test. it la°fc baseball season. j. . Class Play “Heart Trouble.” May .su — baccalaureate ’.cec JurA 3 — Graduation. Ju ' iC 4 — The Alumni Banquet. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Front Row ( left to right ) : Evelyn Deyell, Lucille Herthneck, Miss Cooper, May Batch ' elder, Jean Deibel, Sara Hammerschmidt. Back Row: Bill Conkle, Charles Ziegler, Irving Foote, John Rollins, Robert Kreiger. “Heart Trouble 11 A comedy in three acts by Howard Chenery CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Grace Morrison, the mother Evelyn Deyell Junior Morrison, the son Charles Ziegler Patricia Morrison, younger daughter May Batchelder Laura Morrison, older daughter Jean Deibel Conrad Tyler, the new golf pro Robert Kreiger Fred Morrison, the father Bill Conkle Lenore Appleby, banker’s daughter Lucille Herthneck Tommy Caler, Laura s lover John Rollins Jethro Appleby, banker, donner of golf course _ Irving Foote Beatrice Tyler, wife of Conrad Sara Hammerschmidt SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The three acts take place in Fred Morrison’s living room in Middleville, a town in the Middle West. THE PLOT A socially ambitious daughter snubs her small town lover for tf j jif pro all at the instigation of her likewise socially ambitious mother. TH fa ier :ames a pi that turns into love consequences through having the younge daughter make a pla for the drug clerk to bring the older sister to her senses. T 1 son adds humor to the situation, all the time satisfying his mother’s caprices by g ting in strong” with the banker’s daughter. The banker, meanwhile, does his L encouraging the match. The climax occurs when the professional golfc s wife appears, ruining the plans of the older daughter. Soon however, the diff smooth out and all ends wJ 1 Evelyn Deyell Forty MENNIA N ' 3 7 ACTIVITIES ANNUAL STAFF Editor Ronald Tollafield Assistant Editor Max Burnham Advertising Manager Mary Alice Gibbs Assistant Advertising Manager Bob Lincoln Sales Manager Santa Cosoleto Assistant Sales Manager Bob Wainwright Photo Editors Odell Leyda, Helen Ewing Snapshots Harry Black, Miriam Brainard Calendar Cathyrn Halderson, Alice Evans, Berneice Larkworthy Social Editors Dotty Foote, Marjorie Smith Jo e Editors Arretta Frost, Eileen Donahue Music Editors Adaline Bradway Football John Sprankle Boys ' Basketball Kenneth Nourse Girls ' Basketball Betty Williams Trac Bruce Hartman Baseball A1 Trizz,inn Athletic Flight VironV Agriculture Wilbur Pincoi. oe Typists Jane Arndt, Betty Christian, Aid? dark, Ruth Hermiger, Mario man, Marjorie Simon 67 Forty-Two M E el N i � ! MEDINIAN ’37 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Front Row (left to right ) : Robert Selzer, Richard Mugrage, Ted Chandler, Robert Abbott, Ivan Baumgartner, Jack Nettleton, Wilbur Pincombe, Robert Pritchard, Mike Stafinski, Ralph Hoddinott. Second Row: Mr. Duke, Henry Stull, Albert Bartholomay, Charles Ream, William Swaton, James Sperber, John Higgins, Stuart Hach, Preston Higgins, Raymond Varisco. Back Row: John Socha, Norman Gerspacher, Elton Beery, Gregory Blakeslee, Wilbur Kerch, Kenneth Ream, Robert Kindig, Frank Struzynsky. A four year course in agriculture, as well as one year of farm shop, is offered for the rural boy in Medina High School. With this course each boy has one or more supervised projects such as: pullets, baby chicks, swine, or potatoes. This year thirty-four boys are enrolled in the “Ag” classes, studying farm manage- ment, engineering, farm crops, and animal husbandry. Medina Future Farmers participate in many activities, among others: exhibits at both Ohio State and Medina County Fairs; an annual father and son banquet; the form- ing of judging teams; and the presentation of agricultural programs before various clubs and organizations. This year we had the good fortune to give a radio program over WHK in Cleveland, February 6, 1937. Perhaps our most exciting outside activity is our annual summer tour. Last year we went to Gettysburg and Washington D.C., and to Point Pleasant, N.J., for a view of Atlantic Ocean. This year we are going to Canada, stopping along the way to n • ' G pr- 0 f agricultural interest. Our treasurer has charge of a thrift account in v ch each boy bo. As his loose pennies to create a fund to use toward the expenses of the summer tour. The F. F. A. has a Odell L da; Vice Pres 1 Leo Prorney and Repo tl 3t t a Fa ers’ Av ' bership of thirty boys. This year’s officers are: President, Ivan Baumgartner; Secretary, Robert Abbott; Treasurer, ’handler. Our Vice President, Ivan Baumgartner, won Forty-Three MUSIC NOTES The Medina High School is proud to claim three musical organizations this year, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra, each one of which has gained recognition. The chorus has been quite active this year. After it had been well organized work was begun on an operetta entitled “In Old Louisiana.” Many rehearsals were held, both during and after school hours, to perfect all the parts. Both afternoon and evening per ' formances were a great success so that the entire school and faculty felt well rewarded for their efforts. The chorus also presented a program for assembly in honor of Easter, and songs for baccalaureate services. The band showed great enthusiasm from the start. We learned the real meaning of the words “A GOOD BAND.” After school we practiced marching in preparation for the first great home football game when the band marched proudly up the street, through town, and onto the football field. There we were greeted by a band from the oppos ' ing school. It was the first time the Medina band had been on our football field for 5 years. We played for every home football game the rest of the season. When basket ' ball began we again appeared at every home game. In addition, we have, or assisted, with several assembly programs and played for Athletic Night. At Christmas time the school presented us a bass horn and two snare drums. We hope the town’s people have been proud of our Band this year; we plan to do greater things next. The orchestra practiced twice each week but made no appeaarnces until the op- eretta. Later we played for the Senior Class Play, “Heart Trouble”, and as a climax to the year, we were asked to play for commencement, one o f the great affairs in every student’s life. Our new instructor in music, Howard Thompson, certainly did an excellent piece of work in renewing music in Medina High School. .inon Forty-F“ir M E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 ORCHESTRA Front Row (left to right ) : Elnora Snedden, Bruce Hartman, Marjorie Smith, Evelyn Deyell, Duane Todd, Jean Deibel, Barbara Burnham, Virginia DeWitt, Fern Stevens, Catherine Mellert, Adaline Bradway, Sara Hammerschmidt. Second Row: William Conkle, June Lyons, Dorothy Gerspacher, Helen Heavilin, Robert Rem man, Max Burnham, Richard Ziegler, Dorothy Culler, Lucille Herthneck, Miriam Gibbs, Miriam Brainerd, Santa Cosoleto. Third Row: Mary Jane Bennett, Richard Longacre, Jay Einhart; Eugene Beck, Charles Ziegler, Richard Hammerschmidt, Robert Reinhardt, Leland Culp, Ralph Morton, Frank Leach, Mr. Thompson, Director. BAND Fron t TV Odell L ' cm. Leo Promey tl Stt te Fa: •Hit) : Joan Gunkelman, Joan Diebel, Dorothy Culler, Mary Lou West, Vir- Bradway, Irving Foote, Wilbur Pincombe, June Lyons, Dorothy Gers ' f iriam Brainerd, Miriam Gibbs. Helen Mellert, Ronald Tollafield, Jay Einhart, Robert Shane, Jack Weidner, Robert Kindig, Elmer Zsarney, Ralph Morton, Patty .en Vavilin, Charles Ziegler, Richard Ziegler, A1 Truzino, Max mm ' hmidt, Leland Kulp, Robert Reinhardt, Dan Stein ' . V ames c icrber, Ricliard Longacre. Fi.rty-Five CALENDAR To the former students of Medina High : Since you have not been with us this past school year, we thought you ' d be inter ' ested in knowing that after an eventful year the school is still plodding along. In order to let you know that we have been taking the bitter with the sweet and having a grand time of it — WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14 TO 18 On Monday the “grind” began, but it didn ' t seem like school because we only had 25 minute periods. After the second day everybody decided to take easier subjects. Poor Mr. Kellogg! Oodles of tickets were sold for the first football game, but after the quarter our spirits were somewhat dampened. Wooster 7 — Medina 0. Could you blame us? WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 TO 25 First chorus practise On Friday we again tried our luck with Ravenna but with no success. Ravenna 27 — Medina 13. WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 2 More girls came to chorus. The attraction, “Thompson”. In assembly Friday our new band gave their first recital. WEEK OF OCTOBER 5 TO 9 Beware! Faculty on the warpath, but it all blew over. Medina merchants got big-hearted and donated new football suits. In order to show them off we played New London in the RAIN. Score: New London 18 — Medina 14. WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 TO 16 Wednesday was our downfall: Grade Cards! Our new band must have had a good effect because on Friday we won!!!! Medina 18 — Wellington 7. WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 TO 30 All went smoothly until Wednesday when the Girl Reserves had a party at the Y rooms. In assembly Reverend Foster from the Preaching Mission spoke. Halloween! WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2 TO 6 On Thursday Mrs. Culler from the preaching Mission spoke to the Girl Reserves on “Girls’ Charms.” On Friday Reverend Burkhardt of Columbus gave an inspiring talk. That evening the Juniors and Seniors went “Bingo” at their first class party of the year. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23 TO 27 As always at this time o f year — Thanksgiving. All poor turkeys got picked on! No school on Friday . . . Don’t tell us anybody ate too much!?! WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 4 Spell cat. K-A-T. Wrong. Consequently spelling started. Freshmen out for their first big night. “Everybody happy?” “Well, I should say!” WEEK OF DECEMBER 7 TO 1 1 Miracle! We really had an assembly. Don ' t get excited! They only wanted us to work. Mr. Shepard gave a sales talk on a magazine campaign, proceeds to go to the Annual and the Athletic Fund. Friday the basketball squads were presented to the assembly. Miss Cooper ; r ru- ed us as to how the library was to be used and all went well until the or e sales was given. WEEK OF DECEMBER 14 to 18 On Monday our great magazine campaign ended! The dignified Seniors were taken down a peg by an ii Jigence test on Thursday. The G. R.’s held a Xmas party. The Xmas edition of Spilled Ink was issued. Students were given the privilege of seeing “lu iarvester” free. Vacation began! The 25 h — Xm? After h measely week of idle bliss. V -Tl ’mi 3 . Forty -Six D i N i N MEDINIAN 37 WEEK OF JANUARY 11 TO 15 F. F. A. Rabbit Supper was served Thursday at the High School. New cheer leaders were introduced on Friday. Although we lost both games Sat ' urday, they were exciting. Oak Harbor Girls 43 — Medina 17. Goodrich Boys 49— Medina 6. WEEK OF JANUARY 18 TO 23 Exams, did you say? I hope to tell you! On Friday we beat the Alumni Girls: 37 to 16. The boys lost to New London with a score of 24 to 0. Final grade cards on Saturday. Did you pass? I hope, I hope! WEEK OF JANUARY 25 TO 30 New semester starts. But “it’s only the beginning”. Teachers start it off with a bang by having a party at the High School Building on Tuesday. On Saturday the girls beat Clinton: 27 to 19, but the boys . . . lose to Wellington, 30 to 7. Can you imagine the boys losing?! WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1 TO 5 Friday the girls beat Willard! 29 to 16. The boys lost to Vermilion: 20 to 12. A memorable event in History. What? Miss Phillips went ice skating! Agriculture Boys got the “air” on Saturday over WHK. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14 TO 19 Valentines Day. “Heart Trouble”. The boys put up a hard fight but New London “took them over” with a score of 35 to 23. The girls do the same — Clinton 25— Medina 15. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22 TO 26 Hi ' Y Boys went roller skating at Elyria. Girls’ Basketball team went to Willard with hopes of winning but were sadly disappoined — 32 to 18. An avalanche, or washout, if you like — Wooster Boys 80— Medina 10! “Better luck next time.” WEEK OF MARCH 8 TO 12 After two months of missing classes and practicing at all hours of the day for the operetta, we had a final rehearsal on Wednesday. Very unexpectedly Thursday afternoon we were called from our classes to an ' other free picture show on “Beautiful Ohio”, which lasted for two periods. Yes, two periods! Can you imagine it! Friday was the ’big’ night. “In Old Louisiana.” WEEK OF MARCH 15 TO 19 Girl Reserves held annual Recognition Service at the Congregational Church fob lowed by a tea for the mothers. The Faculty Quartet surprised us Friday in assembly by showing us their musical talent. Tradadadada! WEEK OF MARCH 22 TO 26 Seniors show off their acting ability in tryouts for class play. They proved to be very successful. Good Friday — very good — no school! WEEK OF MARCH 29 TO APRIL 2 Monday — Spring Vacation. Dr. Luther Gable gave an interesting talk on “Radium” in a special assembly Wednesday. Freshies show off their Easter togs at their party Thursday night. Dennison Glee Club furnished delightful program in assembly on Friday. WEEK OF APRIL 5 TO 9 rid - 1 ’.ning the Juniors and Sophomores decided it was high time for a P iuii j they ste d out to their class party. APRIL 12 TO 30 April 16 — The Gi ' serves went to the Opera “Lohengrin.” April 23 and 24 — Athletic Nights. Bigger ?n better than ever! We hope that this le 1 J gh ' -’s you a picture of the work and good times we have b id this year. Sincerely yours, T 1 Junior Class Forty-Seven MANUAL TRAINING This has been a very successful year for the Manual Training Department. The five woodworking classes have been quite busy with one hundred and fifty high school boys and seventyffive 8-A students enrolled in them. Among many other subjects the boys were taught to identify the lumber used in the shop. Projects were made from red cedar, cherry, walnut, oak, cypress, poplar, pine, maple, African and Phillipine mahoganies, basswood, ash, gum and hickory. The students buy their own wood, use the shop for making the projects, and after exhibit ' ing them, they take them home. Aside from the text book and class work each student is required to do one major project and as many small ones as the time permits. The main project teaches the use of woods, tools, and wood finishes. This year five cedar chests were made while only one was made last year. Many modernistic cabinets were turned out as well as a dot;en tea tables and footstools. Caning was introduced in the classes and, as a result, some of the boys became so interested they caned a complete set of chairs. Several boys are now majoring in Industrial Arts. The mechanical drawing classes were crowded to capacity with every desk filled. The exhibit in May showed that the boys were busy in drawing and woodworking. Both the number and the difficulty of the projects exhibited were greater than in any previous exhibit. Fo, ' -Eight MEflIN! A N ’ 3 7 ATHLETICS •! ■ 1 ' GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Front Row (left to right): Nellie Snyder, Lucille Herthneck, Betty Williams, Marion Reuman, Rosalie Renner, Mary Snyder, Helen Mellert, LaVerne Kay. Second Row: Dale Grim, Helen Lewis, Jean Wilder, Mary Maitland, Louise Potts, Betty Sailer, Coach Allen. COVER Team “training” embraces all the exercise required to produce individual skill, technical ability, and the development of team play. “Conditioning” means the building up and development of the body by means of exercise to a high degree of physical efh ' ciency, the application of sane rules of living, and the care and treatment of injuries. The training and conditioning of the team are the most important factors in the sue- cess of the season; even more so than the quality of the material. PREFACE Basketball is the most popular indoor game for girls. It offers opportunity for vig- orous activity and supplies a demand for recreation of an adventurous type. The meet ' ing of two teams satisfies a need for active social relationship with like-minded young people. When played according to girls’ rules and under proper conditions, it is adapted to any girl of average strength and vitality who is physically sound. Margaret Williams Rosalie Renner Mary Snyder Lucille Herthneck INDEX “Marg” “Rolie” two ’ ’ Susie “Lucy” G A r n, 36, 3 ' ward ’35, ’36, ’37 F ifty MEDINIAN ’ 3 7 M E D I N I A N ’37 Helen Mellert “Henry” Forward ’35, ’36, ’37 Betty Williams “Bett” Forward ’35, ’36, ’37 Mary Maitland “Scottie” Guard ’36, ’37 Marion Reuman “Rubenuts” Guard ’37 Jean Wilder “Dude” Guard ’37 Louise Potts Up • n bis Guard ’37 Betty Sailer “Si” Guard ’37 Helen Lewis “Louie” Forward . ’37 Laverne Kay “Bernie” Forward . 37 Dale Grim “Dale” Guard ’37 Nellie Snyder “Nellie” Guard ’37 INTRODUCTION “ Marg ” — The graduation of one Honorary Captain, “Marg” Williams, will make a vacancy that will be hard to fill. As forward or guard “Marg” played with energy and enthusiasm. Her dependability inspired confidence and admiration in all who follow ' ed her through her four years as a member of the squad. “Lucy ”- — A player who worked hard to make the team. Though small, “Lucy” knew what had to be done and did it. “Henry ” — She thought nothing of keeping her opponent on the floor most of the game. She had a lot of courage and fight, two necessary qualities in a basketball player. She was high scorer in ’36 and ’37. “Susie ” — One of our fastest players, capable of guarding two or three at a time. This was her last year and we hope we will have more like her. “Rolie ” — Accidents kept “Rolie” out of a few games this year, but when she play ' ed she showed us what she could do. “Bett ” — A good dependable forward who was right on the job when needed; a credit to any team. (Allen) “Rubenuts ” — This was Marion’s first year. Though it took many headaches to teach her how to play basketball, the task was successfully accomplished. “ Scottie ” — After finding herself, “Scottie” gave us a good exhibition of real guard ' ing. Watch her next year. “Louie”, “ Bernie “Si,” “Sis,” “Dude,” “Dale,” and “Nellie,” though they did not play regularly, showed us that they really could play basketball when they did get into a game. They should develop into regulars. Ginger Deyell, Ryan, Culler, C. Mellert, Heintzleman, Westland, and West are play- ers who have energy and enthusiasm but still lack experience. CHAPTERS Handicapped by lack of height (except “Rubenuts”) the Medina girls were forced to depend on speed, endurance, and fight. A never ' say ' die spirit accounted for many a victory that looked impossible. Nothing but the final gun could stop that fight. This season saw the development of one of the speediest and scrappiest teams in all Medina history. Ever since girls’ basketball became a recognized sport in Medina High School, our greatest ambition has been to beat Willard. This year on our own floor that ambition w ll filled. Another sensational game was the tie game with Fremont, but oh! if i ur f ' ' shots hadn’t been missed. However, without a doubt, this game flayed on the Medina floor. _ „ o an unusually heavy season, with six victories and six de ' feats. We’ve had a hard king, hard fighting outfit throughout a successful season. Fifty-One FOOTBALL Front Row (left to right ) : Hal Snedden, Manager; Teddie Masi, Mascot. Second Row: William Ferguson, David Medley, Richard Ziegler, Richard John Sprarv kle, Wilbur Hertel, Richard E. Sprankle, William Anderson, Thomas Palmer, Leonard West, Howard Short, Robert Evans. Third Row: Coach Masi, Robert Cole, Boyd Berry, Frank Rau, Robert Wainwright, Bill Swaton, Marvin Lutz,, Thurston Berry, Gerald Gienke, Robert Lincoln, Vance Grimes, John Fodor. M Medina closed another chapter of its football history by bowing to Akron Ellet in Medina’s last game. Though smaller than many of its opponents, the team carried more fight than it has for several seasons. For their si2;e they showed a surprising amount of ability and provided the spectators with many exciting moments. In one of the big games of the season Medina outplayed the New London team until the last quarter when New London finally scored a winning touchdown and won Fifty- T M ! N I A N ’3 7 M E D I N I A N ’37 18 to 14. Though we lost, it was a fine game and a memorable afternoon in our sport history. After a year .of losses Medina broke into the winning column with the Welling ' ton game, defeating them 18 to 7. This June we lose Wilber Hertel, Leonard West, and Richard E. Sprankle from the team. Many of the younger boys showed much promise in this year’s games and Coach Masi hopes they will develop into a fine team next season. In Assembly, December 10th, letters were awarded to those who had played eighteen quarters. West, who was voted the most valuable lineman, and Hertel, the captain, received plaques. i M Wilbur Hertel — fullback — Opposing teams found him hard to stop. Leonard West — guard — spoiled many of the other team’s plays. Richard Sprankle — center — a fine defensive player. Marvin Lutz — guard — a smashing player who was always ready for more. John Sprankle — left half — passer and punter of fine ability. Bob Lincoln — right end — made up for his small size in speed and fight. Odell Leyda — end — noted for his pep and enthusiasm. Lester Potts — right half — his size and elusiveness added to the worries of the op- position. Bob Wainwright — guard — a hard smashing player, playing football every minute of the game. Bob Cole — quarter back — his ability to call plays helped Medina many times. Richard Ziegler — left end — a fighter who earned his letter this year. William Swaton — tackle — his first year in football and he earned a letter. Thomas Palmer — gu ard — too tough for many of his larger opponents. 7 v- Three i BOYS’ BASKETBALL Front Row ( left to right ) : Richard Ziegler, Bill Conkle, Charles Ziegler, Marvin Lutz, Richard E. Sprankle, William Ferguson, Frank Rau. Back Row: Hal Snedden, Robert Cole, Boyd Berry, Robert Indoe, David Medley, New- ton Betz, Coach Jones. M Medina unfortunately suffered a disastrous basketball season this year. However, we hope that next year, with the material that Mr. Jones will have, we will come out on top. Medina loses four first team players this June: Richard E. Sprankle, Marvin Lutz, Charles Ziegler, and Bill Conkle. Sprankle and Ziegler both showed their ability to hold the forward positions while Conkle and Lutz held the guard position with Gerguson playing center later in the season. Mr. Jones will expect a lot from the reserves next winter. They are : Robert Cole, Newton Betz, Frank Rau, Bill Ferguson, Harlan Kernan, Gerald Gienke, and Robert Indoe. We hope that next season more boys will come out for basketball, for ’ expect a winning team if the same boys are out year after ye ' o r the five positions. There are many boys in the school who r better than those who do play. Are you one of them? YV f ly -For : MCDINIAN ’ 3 7 MEDINIAN ’37 BASEBALL Front Row (left to right ) : Hal Snedden, Leo Promey, Richard E. Sprankle, Robert Indoe, Walter Smithberger, Richard John Sprankle, Jack Nettleton, Gerald Gienke, Kenneth Nourse, Boyd Berry. Second Row: Coach Jones, Robert Cole, Bruce Hartman, Giles Fisher, William Ander ' son, Bill Anderson, Harold Smithberger, A1 Trizzino, Leonard West, Frank Rau. Third Row: Billy Dunning, David Root, Leroy Barnett, Lloyd Scott. M The baseball season for Medina began April ninth, when the team went to Hinck ' ley and defeated them six to one. The game was a onesided affair. Walt Smithberger allowed only one hit and struck fifteen out. Fine fielding and good batting kept Medina in the lead throughout the game. This first game showed that Medina has a good team. Medina met some strong opposition this season as can be seen by the following schedule : April— Friday 9, at Hinckley; Friday 16, at Brunswick; Wednesday 21, Bruns ' e ; Friday 20, Hinckley here. Wooster; Wednesday 19, at Wadsworth; Friday 21, Akron ' ’ ' worth here. ys turned out for spring practice bringing plenty of em em Of these forty many are freshmen and sophomores, i r ’he making of a good team in them. Fifty -Five TRACK Front Row (left to right): Robert Lincoln, Ronald Tollafield, Raymond Fisher, Thomas Palmer, Wilbur Hertel, John Fodor, Robert Indoe, Gerald Gienke, A1 Trizzino, Howard Short, Gerald Rock. Second Row: Robert Wilkey, Jack Schaeffer, Thurston Berry, Bruce Hartman, Carl Medley, John Barnum, Vernon Damon, Robert Evans, Alfred Varisco, Edward Ah brecht, Roy Davis, Frank Feckley. M Medina High School has come forth with a track team again after a lapse of several years. The enthusiasm for this sport in our school was shown when thirty ' seven boys turned out for it the first night. Mr. Claggett has consented to coach the running events while Mr. Masi superim tends the field events. The high hurdle has been added to our league’s program and now our meet will be up to college style. The meet will be held at Oberlin College, Oberlin, on May fourteenth and will im elude New London, Vermilion, Amherst, Wellington, Clearview, and Medina. Our boys haven’t yet had a chance to show their mettle but if their spirit is the same as it is in baseball we should be State Champs. The boys out for the dash include Wilkey, V. Damon, T. Palmer, J. Schibley, A. Varisco, A. Trizzino, Rock, R. Fisher, and Evans. J. Fodor, F. Rau, and Blakeslee are practicing the pole vault while Lutz, Hertel and Swaton take care of the shot put. Hertel is out for the discus and javelin throw; Lutz and Rock for the broad jump; H. Short and B. Hartman are trying for the mile; and Davis is running the half m ; le. Indoe, Schaffer, Feckley, Albrecht, Roshon, and Berry haven’t decided best suited for. Others may change their minds. Our Medina Ichc certainly looks promising. ’ 3 7 MtD’NIAN MEDINIAN ’37 ATHLETIC NIGHT Athletic Night, held the twenty ' third and twenty-fourth of April, has come to be an annual event. The attendance has been so great that for the past three years the per ' formance has been given two nights in order to accommodate every one. The athletic teams this year were better than ever before. The girls, under the direction of Miss Allen, worked very hard and put their acts over with great success. Their activities included pyramid building, tumbling, tap dancing, and specialties. Coach Sam Masi, in charge of the boys, certainly had his team cooperating per- fectly. There were many thrilling new tricks in tumbling. The ladder work this year was exceptionally good. To add to the program, the eighth grade boys also put on some special stunts. Now every one is looking forward to the next Athletic Night with great antici ' pation. INTER ' CLASS VOLLEY BALL This year, volley ball was tried out for the first time and the adherents of the game responded heartily. A volley ball team is made up of eleven boys, or girls. Consequently, it offers more people a chance to play than most games. It is valuable, too, in that it affords good physical and mental exercise, and teaches coordination among the members of the team. For instance, a player is much elated over a clever recovery from a fumble someone else has made. The next minute, he rushes over to help a teammate out of a tight spot, and, of course, muffs the ball. He is met with a battery of groans from the audience and his teammates shout, “Why don’t you play your own position?” or “Two hands for beginners!” or something to that effect. Consequently, his recent high hopes make a nose-dive and he hits the rocks of de- spair, or, perhaps, the bench! Room 227 boasted the only Sophomore team to get into the finals. They met the Seniors and, of course, they met defeat also. The Juniors were exterminated early in the tournament when they bowed to the Seniors. The Freshmen met the same fate. At last the Seniors almost met their Waterloo. They played the Faculty! They thought they could even up past grievances by swamping the teachers. Result? The teachers swamped them! Another game was played, probably as a consolation to the Seniors. This time the Seniors were a little more careful for they won. That was a red- letter day in the history of volley ball in Medina High School. Fifty-fight MED!N!AN APPENDIX Advertisements Jokes Articles The Class of ’38 desires to express, in the permanency of the printed page, their sincere thanks for the coopera- tion of those merchants who have advertised in this book. Fifty -N He Compliments of GIBB’S MOTOR CO. OLDSMOBILES — FIRESTONE TIRES Largest Selection of Used Cars in the County “When better food is prepared, RINEHART’S will prepare it.” RINEHART’S RESTAURANT 117 W. Liberty St. Medina, Ohio Compliments of THE OLD PHOENIX NATIONAL BANK OF MEDINA MEDINA, OHIO Oldest and Largest Bank of Medina County Established in 1857 Compliments and Best Wishes to Class of 1937 L. H. RANDALL Representing the New York Life for ove - n ■=■ MEDINIAN ’ 3 7 ' THE BENNETT LUMBER CO. ' BUILDERS SUPPLIES MILLWORK LUMBER Phone 1125 Medina, Ohio Lovina Washburn Hammerschmidt Class 1878 After Your Graduation Prepare for Wm. L. Hammerschmidt ... 1903 Modern Business in a Jc Nellie Hammerschmidt Miller 1909 Modern School Andrew L. Hammerschmidt 1932 Wm. W. Hammerschmidt 1933 DYKE Sara Hammerschmidt ... 1937 SCHOOL OF COMMERCE HAMMERSCHMIDT’S 1001 Huron Rd. Cleveland, Ohio ■ FLOWERS The Convenient Downtown School Phone 1010 Medina ' SWAIN MOTOR CAR CO. GEORGE D. 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One of the “high spots” of the evening occurs when the ever ' trying ' tO ' be ' manly figure of Chuck Ziegler appears, with a razor in one hand and, to the horror of his mother, shaving soap smeared all over his face. The purpose of that, one learns, is to remove the “smudge” which seems to have clouded his boyish face. Soon May Batchelder, who portrays the abused daughter, rushes breathlessly in. Breathless, not from talking if you please but from running. Next enters Jean Deibel, the ever-refined ' daughter with her “most distinguished” friend, Bob Kreiger. Jean’s heart is set to thumping by the big ' dty young man who is the answer to her prayers. Another character who adds a great deal to the play, is Bill Conkle, as the ever ' hungry father, who has a trying time getting someone to take his hunger seriously. Poor fellow, he always stumbles over the word “humiliation.” A surprise is in store for us when the “richest girl in town” turns out to be Lu ' cille Herthneck. She can and always has “twisted her father around her little finger.” Irving Foote, as the father who is the victim of his daughter’s persuasive charms, portrays an outstanding business man and big hearted banker. Can you imagine Sara Hammerschmidt as a wronged wife? Well ,she certainly shines here, as the one who ruins her husband’s little plans. Johnny Rol lins is a rather convincingly modern Casanova even though he does call his rival a “louse.” Evelyn really acts as though she knows how to perform wifely duties when she sets her needle to work on an old sock and Bill would frighten us if we didn’t have to smile every time he has to “shove” his wife around. Jean and May get into quite a sisterly “scrap” which tops things off to make one notice the pervading “homey” atmosphere. Rehearsal times are, indeed, happy times! CLASS OF 1937 “BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS TO EACH OF YOU” R. H. HALDERSON Medina, Ohio “ Equitable Life ” of the U. S. 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IF SO, SEE US FOR FINE SHOE REBUILDING BUSY SHOE SHOPS BEE HAT CLEANING Compliments of WAITE and SON PINE TREE TAVERN Cocktail Bar Chicken and Steak Dinners PHONE MEDINA 1818 4 Miles North of Medina On State Route 42 B. 8C L. 5c to 1.00 STORE SCHOOL SUPPLIES ENAMELWARE GLASSWARE NOTIONS TOYS Medina, Ohio Medina ' s Jewelers OVER 50 YEARS DIAnONDS-W ffCHESAILVERffilTH5WTS 7 = The Name On the Box Is Your HALLMARK of QUALITY Compliments of TUBBS’ INSURANCE AGENCY H. A. Tubbs D. L. Tubbs Compliments of the largest and most complete hard- ware store in Medina County. We carry everything and are happy to serve you. MEDIN HARDWARE MEDiNSAN ’37 see Sixty- Jour MEDINIAN ’37 The SAVINGS DEPOSIT BANK Co. MEDINA, OHIO Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation A customer sat down at a table in a smart restaurant and tied a napkin around his neck. The scandalized manager called a waiter and instructed him, “Try to make him understand as tactfully as possible that that’s not done.” Said the thoughtful waiter to the customer: “Pardon me, sir, shave or haircut, sir?” Max Burnham was about to purchase a ticket for a movie in the afternoon. The box ' office man asked, “Why aren’t you in school?” “Oh, it’s all right,” said Max, “I’ve got measles.” OUR AIM — TO SERVE MEDINA FARM BUREAU COOP. ASSOCIATION Sharon Center, Ohio Medina, Ohio Phone 3001 Phone 2484 HOFFMEISTER for PHOTOGRAPHS JE 4496 18 W. Mildred Ave. Akron, O u BUCKEYE DINER Within is More of Relish Than of Cost l Si ' ty-Tb ' c A TYPICAL DAY AT SCHOOL Whew! I’ve got to hurry! One minute! And we must be in our seats with our books out before the bell rings! H’m I’m here on time I guess. Well, now for some rest. Let me see. Ah! A little brushing up on Algebra. “Yes Miss Thomas, paraphine — p-a-r ' aTTu-n-e. (Yes, I actually spelled it that way.) H ' ’m the root of 4x2 is 2x. Yes, Uhuh. Gee, there’s the bell! My! Two dry study halls because I have my work done for once! Eighty minutes — there’s the bell again, hurrah! Now for English. Yes, I guess Ellen has decided to marry Malcolm. I think it’s a shame, don’t you? It should have been Fit2, ' J ames - Algebra — Mr. Kellogg explains a difficult cross word puttie. Horizontal — what a dog does, what a cat does, what a man does, what a lion does. Vertical — an insect, what you see through, to make a person uncomfortable, to be comfortable. I think it’s cute. B I T E B I T E B I T E B I T E Lunch hour. Next is Biology. Please, Sam, explain again about those neurons, axons, and dend ' rites. Thanks. It’s all very clear now — Yeah! Now for lab. — Hush Dale don’t mumble so. Ooh! did you see the way Sam looked at you? Now for study hall. Look at John and Leonard! At last Latin. Whee — test papers! Woe is me!! Just a typical day in school. MEDINIAN ’37 Sixty-Six MEDINIAN ’37 Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Home Owned by T. W. Goulding 213 So. Court St. Next to Post Office Compliments of ANCE CQ INC. ii INSURANCE ' ifm I; 7 VAl IN IIA,, Hi-Way Fish £ Chip House FISH and STEAK DINNERS }ijd Open daily — 11 A. M. to 12 P. M. Hot Fis h Sandwich Except Monday — 11 A. M. to 7 P. M. With French Fries 20 ' Teleplicnel C34 -Route 42-Two Mi les Ncrtt; cE Med i ra | GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING GORDON’S GARAGE Phone 1255 136-138 W. Washington St. Medina’s Only Dry Cleaning Plant Employs Only Medina Men STREETT-SNEDDEN, Inc KATIE SHEPARD SHANE Class of 1895 Passed on July 29, 1933 Compliments of CLEACOS BEAUTY SHOPPE CLEACOS FOR BEAUTY Telephone 2108 Sixty-Seven Fifty ' seven years of continuous operation, with a progressive faculty and modern office equipment, has made Hammel a business school of distinction. We cordially invite the Seniors of Medina High School to visit us and see our facilities for office and secretarial training. We suggest business training between High School and College — those who plan to enter business should be trained for it immediately after High School. C. A. Neale, President Compliments of ACME STORE Compliments of CLEMENT COMPANY General Contractors Builder’s Supplies Phone 1319 Medina, Ohio AND WOODWARD’S MEDINA STUDIO Photographs That Please CASH MARKET Medina, Ohio -CEEF3 MEDINIAN ’37 Cix 4 ‘-Eight Compliments of THE MEDINA FARMERS’ EXCHANGE CO. MILLERS OF MEDINA FLOUR Compliments of MEDINA GRANITE 8C MARBLE WORKS C. W. LAWRENCE, Proprietor West Smith Road Phone 1118 Medina, Ohio “KELVINATOR” Cuts the Cost of Better Living G. E. and EASY WASHERS Hot Point Electric Ranges Wideman Electric Co. 248 South Court Street Compliments of THE GEO. S. MELLERT - WEIDNER CO. GENERAL CONTRACTORS Medina, Ohio Phone 1400 GRIESINGER’S FOR MORE THAN SEVENTY-SIX YEARS We have catered to shoe requirements of Medina Shoe Buyers Walk-over T readeasy Star Brand Poll Parrot OBERLIN SCHOOL OF COMMERCE MADE MEMBER OF JUNIOR COLLEGE ASSOCIATION An outstanding event in the long history of the Oberlin School of Commerce occurred November 27, 1936, when it was made an active member of the American Association of Junior Colleges. This association is composed of over 600 of the leading schools in the United States offering t o-year courses beyond high school, in either academic or technical subjects. Young men and women of this community are very fortunate to be able to acquire their business training in - ' ol of Junior Collegiate standing, thereby being assured of courses of a more advanced i e, la U by properly qualified teachers, under the most favorable con- ditions. This school has for many years held a position as one of the leading schools of business aining in this country. Its graduates occu ty prominent positions in all parts of the United States. Sixty- A S..c •% BONERS A protoplasm is a person who is always prophesying. A refugee keeps order at a football match. A Soviet is a cloth used by waiters in hotels. Syncopation is emphasis on a note that is not in the piece. Lord Macaulay suffered from the gout and wrote his poetry in iambic feet. What do you know of King Arthur? King Arthur collected all the fine, brave, gooddooking young men of his time and called them the Knuts of the Round Table. An epitaph is a short sarcastic poem. Homer wrote the Oddity and Idiad. A mountain range is a cooking stove used at high altitudes. Mushrooms always grow in damp places so they look like umbrellas. Parallel lines never meet unless you bend one or both of them. Queen Victoria was the longest queen on the throne. To germinate is to become a naturalized German. A monologue is a conversation between two people: such as hubsand and wife. A therm is a germ that creeps into the gas meter and causes rapid consumption. Henry Ford invented perpetual motion. Typhoid fever may be prevented by fascination. Algebraic symbols are used when you do not know what you are talking about. The Romans made their roads straight so that the Britons should not hide around the corners. To keep in good health inhale and exhale once a day, and do gymlastics. The future of “I give” is “You take.” A passive verb is when the subject is the sufferer, as “I am loved.” The plural of ox is oxygen. The feminine of bachelor is lady-in ' waiting. Define the first person. Adam. Gallia omnis est divisa in partes tres. All Gaul is quartered into three halves. Letters in sloping type are in hysterics. LXXX — Love and kisses. The ferry was only a few feet away from the wharf when there was a great com- motion on the dock. A man rushed madly through the crowd. Without pausing in his stride he flung his suitcases aboard, took a flying leap for the boat. He slipped and start- ed to fall into the water, but grasped the rail and, with the help of the deck hands, scrambled to the deck in safety. “Good” he gasped. “Another second and I would five missed her.” “Missed her?” returned an astonished passenger. “Why the ferry’s just coming in.” MEDINIAN ’37 verity ■=■ MEDINIAN ’3 ■ 1 1 Compliments of SPITZER INSURANCE AGENCY FIELD’S BARBER SHOP Medina, Ohio THE MEDINA COUNTY GAZETTE A R SERVICE SHOP v Medina’s Own Home Newspaper PHILCO RADIOS and TWICE A WEEK NORGE ELECTRIC Tuesday and Friday APPLIANCES v FINE JOB WORK A SPECIALTY Compliments of Were Goin To 1 DAGUE ELECTRIC WIRING - APPLIANCES TONY’S NEW SERVICE PLACE Phone 4054 121 N. Court PLEASANTLY DIFFERENT TRY TONY’S DELICIOUS HOME MADE CANDY Compliments of and f MEDINA SENTINEL ICE CREAM We Know It’s Good — We Make it! V -H S V Seven -Ok. ' Telephone 1173 Free Estimates Rose Upholstering Co. ADD BUSINESS TRAINING To Your High School Education Furniture and Upholstering Carpets, Rugs, and Linoleum WILCOX 213 E. Market, Akron 226 So. Court St., Medina, O. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE SEARLES OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLY Co. Public Square Bldg. Cleveland, Ohio Medina, Ohio The School of Champions Miss Phillips: “Now, Bob, if the earth’s axis is an imaginary line, can you hang clothes on it?” Bob I.: “Yes.” Miss Phillips: “Ha, ha. That’s good. And what sort of clothes?” Bob I.: “Imaginary clothes.” Miss Thomas (to student starting in typing) : “Now, I hope you understand the importance of punctuation?” New Student: “Oh, yes, indeed. I always get to school on time.” “If you are good, Jackie, I ' ll give you this nice bright new penny.” Son: “Haven’t you got a dirty old dime, instead?” Woman Customer: “Do you return the money when an article isn’t satisfactory?” Merchant: “That depends on the article.” Customer: “This is a book.” Merchant: “What was wrong with it?” Customer: “I didn’t like the way it ended.” Customer (in shoe store) : “I did not suppose you w ' remember know all your customers?” Wainwright: “Yes, I may say I never forget anybody’s f ce that I have fitted with a pair of shoes.” E D I N I A N ’ 3 7 Seventy Two MEDINIAN ’37 Save with Safety at Your Smart Clothing Fine Shoes REXALL DRUG STORE Quality Dry Cleaning HARRY H. BACHTEL GUNKELMAN and INDOE Medina, Ohio Medina, Ohio Compliments of OHIO EDISON CO. PUBLIC SQUARE MEDINA, OHIO X. L. HESS, Manag er Fire Chief Gasoline Lubrication Compliments of BERNHARDT’S TEXACO SERVICE Medina’s Only Dealer For Texaco Petroleum Products Firestone Tires Texaco Motor Oil Havoline Wax-Free Motor Oil Valor Motor Oil Billie B: “Did your watch stop when it hit the floor?” Compliments of Foote: “Sure, did you think it would go on through?” Ivan B: “What did you do last sum- on mer: GILL 8c DREHER Bill C. : “I worked in Des Moines.” Ivan B. : “Coal or iron?” CHINE SHOP Mr. Kellogg: “Your answer reminds me of Quebec.” Rollins: “How is that?” Mr. Kellogg: “It is built on bluff.” S ' enty-Three MORE BONERS Average is a nest. Hens lay on the average. A mayor is a female horse. The three chief races of man are sprints, hurdles, and long distance run. The climate of Bombay is such that the natives have to live in other places. In order to keep milk from turning sour, it should be kept in the cows. Nitrogen is not found in the free state. It has been discovered in England but not in Ireland. The Acropoli§ of Athens contained the Parthion, the Erectum, and the Esophagus, a temple to the war god. The MasomDixon Line divides the country into Mason to the north and Dixie to the south. Osmosis was one of the early pharaohs of Egypt. Goethals was the man who dug the alimentary canal. Edison is the inventor of the phonograph and the indecent lamp. The centaurs were half hoarse because they had to live in damp caves. The Moratorium is the largest ocean liner. Give King Alfred’s views on modern life, had he been alive today. — If Alfred had survived to the present day he would be such an exceedingly old man that his views on any subject would be quite worthless. The Magna Charta said that t he King was not to order taxis without the consent of Parliament. William III, on his way to Hampton Court, stumbled over a mole and broke his collar stud — which was fatal to a man of his constituency. The President has a cabinet in order to keep his china in it. A conjunction is a place where two railway lines meet. A Proposition is for a country to have no alcoholic drinks in it. A distinguished visitor to an insane asylum went to the telephone and found diffb culty in getting his connection. Exasperated, he shouted to the operator: “Look here, girl, do you know who I am?’’ “No,” was the calm reply, “but I know where you are.” Richard Z. : “You look sweet enough to eat.” June L. : “I do eat. Where shall we go?” Mr. Fenn: “Nothing is impossible.” Irving F. : “Did you ever try to take a pair of skis through a revolving door?” Mistress (hearing sound of breaking dishes) : “Goodness, Mary! More dishes?” “No, mum, less!” King Arthur: “How much wilt thou take for that suit of armor, Lan � ?” Sir Lancelot: “Three cents an ounce, Sire. It’s first ' dass mail.” Miss Thomas: “Does your watch tell you the time?” Lorena P. : “No, I have to look at it.” Seventy-Four i — MEDINIAN 37 Compliments of Compliments of TEBBIT’S THE ICE CREAM COFFEE “It’s a Health Food” HOUSE “Fancy Party Molds Our Specialty” AMERICAN HOUSE Phone 1062 HOTEL Medina, Ohio Compliments of ' BECK BROTHERS HARDWARE, INC. HARTMAN’S STOVES PAINT GROCERY STORE RADIO DEXTER WASHERS and SPORTING GOODS Telephones — 3044 - 1388 A. MUNSON 8C SON SUNOCO Brighten Up. With Motor Fuel, Oil and Greases “KYANIZE” Paints and Varnishes Compliments of 1 ■ 1 Also General Hardware SPRING GROVE SERVICE China and Kitchen Furnishings and Gift STATION Shop with gifts for all occasions. “DAD and I” C. S. Aylard, Prop. ■=■ ■=■ Seventy-Five Compliments To Senior Class of 1937 THE HENRY FURNACE FOUNDRY CO. Manufacturers of Moncrief Furnaces and Air Conditioning Systems “Name?” queried the immigration official. “Sneeze,” the Chinese replied promptly. “Is that your Chinese name?” said the of ' ficial as he looked at him warily. “No, English name.” “Well, let’s have your native name.” “Ah Chop.” Pelton: “What is the difference between an auto, a sigh, and a donkey?” Jean G. : “The auto is too dear, the sigh is ’Oh, dear,’ and the donkey is you, dear.” Compliments of STANDARD DRUG Compliments of NOURSE FLOWER SHOP GOODEN’S BARBER SHOP Agents for Myers Launderers and Dry Cleaners RUGS AND CURTAINS We Call for and Deliver Compliments of WEBBER’S DRUG STORE Phone 2009 Medina, Ohio MEDINIAN ’37 o ' venty-Six MEDINIAN ’37 Compliments of FREE OIL COMPANY Medina, Ohio SHELL PRODUCTS Compliments of Seiberling Tires Willard Batteries BRANDOW’S Over Twenty-Five Years °f Service That Satisfies 118 N. Court St. Phone 1056 MEDINA COUNTY REAL ESTATE EARL H. FOOTE Best Wishes from the Good Spirit of the MEDINA 5 10 Compliments of MEDINA AUTO PARTS Compliments of SINCLAIR SERVICE MEDINA RADIO SHOP ZENITH AUTO RADIO $29.95 up 218 S. Court Phone 1108 jeventy-kieven VISIT ROOT ' S NEW RETAIL STORE AT THE FACTORY HONEY EXTRACTED, COMB, AND “HONEY FROST” HONEY COMB CANDLES PURE BEESWAX, DO NOT BEND OVER THE A. I. ROOT COMPANY MEDINA, OHIO PLAN YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE Business demands special training and preparation. To get a good position — to win promotion — you must prepare for the work ahead. ACTUAL offers you the best business training available in Akron. New classes are formed the first Monday of each month. Enroll now. ACTUAL BUSINESS COLLEGE BL-4183 Akron, Ohio ZIEGLER’S for ALL THINGS WEARABLE Where GIRL GRADUATES will find their Apparel Requirements amply filled with less confusion and more satisfaction ZIEGLER’S — MEDINA ■tffi MEDINIAN ’37 =--- Seventy-Eight MEDINIAN ’37 WHO CAN BEAT IT? We are eight! All graduated under Supt. Conkle. Violet in ’17. Ashley in ’19. Eloda in ’20. Lura in ’22. Donna in ’24. Mary in ’27. Maynard in ’35. Daniel, Jr. in ’37 Thank You All for Helping PELTON’S Compliments of Goodyear Tires Exide Batteries Taggart Service Station Public Square — Medina, Ohio Phone: 1419 Quaker State Oil Shell Gas A tourist was enjoying the wonders of California as pointed out by a native. “What beautiful grapefruit,’ ' he said as they passed through a grove of citrus trees. “Oh, those lemons are a bit small ow- ing to a comparatively bad season,” ex- plained the Californian. “What are those enormous blossoms?” questioned the tourist a little further on. Just a patch of dandelions,” answered the guide. Presently they reached the Sacramento River. “Ah,” said the tourist, “someone’s radiator is leaking.” The cartoons for the title pages of this book were drawn by ELMER ZSARNEY Class of 1940 HANSHUE AUTO CO. WILLYS Surprise Car of the Year GENERAL REPAIRING Medina, Ohio Phone 1364 JOE ZSARNAY SHOE REPAIR SHOP Redwing Shoes 109 W. Washington St. Medina, Ohio The fog was very thick and the Chief Officer of the tramp steamer was peering over the side of the bridge. Sud- denly, to his surprise, he saw a man leaning over a rail, only a few yards away. “Hey, you!” he roared, “What on earth do you think your ship’s doing? Don’t you know I’ve got the right of way: Out of the gloom came a sardonic voice: “This ain’t no ship, guvner. This ere’s a light- ’ouse.” The class in public speaking was to give pantomimes that afternoon. Mary Alice Geiger got up when calb ed on, went to the platform, and stood perfectly still. “Well,” said Mr. Kellogg after a min- ute’s wait for something to happen. “What do you represent?” “I’m a man going up in an elevator,” was the quick response. Seventy Nine ' iff Compliments of SAM AND FRED 116 S. Elmwood General Auto Repairing Goodrich Tires and Batteries Phone 1452 Longacre and Son FUNERAL HOME Compliments of RICKARD BROTHERS THE COMPLETE FOOD STORE The Best and Freshest of Eats Public Square Telephones 2047 - 1440 A man was arraigned for assault and brought before the judge. Judge: “What is your name, occupation, and what arp you charged with?” Prisoner: “My name is Sparks. I am an electrician, and I’m charged with battery.” Judge: (after recovering his equilibrium) : “Officer, put t his man in a dry cell.” A small boy was asked to dine at the home of a distinguished professor. His mo- ther questioned him on his return, “You are sure you didn’t do anything that was not polite?” “Why, no, nothing to speak of.” “Then something did happen?” “Well, while I was trying to cut the meat it slipped of to the floor. But I made it all right,” said the boy. “What did you do?” “Oh, I just said carelessly, ’that’s always the way with toqgh meat’.” MEDINIAN • 3 7 Eighty . ilf. . riS ' . 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