Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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I' CLASS PROPI-IECY or 1940 Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 1955 Dear Ebert, I landed that job and I am in Geneva now, acting as secretary to Frank Feckley, who, as you know, was recently elected U. S. representative to the World Federation. We crossed the Atlantic in one of those new superfliners designed by Raymond Varisco and just put into operation by Grimes Air Lines. The first session yesterday was attended by representatives from practically every civilized country in the world. The representative from Belgian Congo, with whom I was talking, surprised me by speak' ing of Bob Reuman who is in charge of all U. S. Missions in that section of Africa It seems that Bob captured some rare animals which he sent to the Buck Horton Cir- cus. Nellie Snyder, Margaret Sharps and Ruth Brine, the noted acrobats, are working for Buck now as are Gerald Gienke, the sword swallower, and Princess Dale Yaekle, the hypnotist. This fellow also spoke of Bill Orban, who is in Africa at this time searching for rare plants which he sends to his sister, Irene. Irene certainly did the world a service when she invented the seedless watermelon. We stopped in Paris on our way to Geneva as I have always wanted to see a night club. You can imagine my amazement, when upon entering one of the swankiest of cafes, I was greeted by Dale Bachtell. Dale informed me that he was headwaiter there and took us to Tom Palmer and Boyd Berry, who owned the establishment. The greatest surprise came, however, when I saw Mademoisel Eleaner Humphreys and her dancing troupe, which included Betty Shirey and Virginia Shelke, not to mention many other petite French mademoiselles. Sorry I haven't time for more, old man, but Frank and I have a dinner engagement with U. S. Ambassador to France, Ruth Leidig, and her secretary, Betty Hostetler. Your pal, Bob Kindig Medina, Ohio March 15, 1955 Dear Bob: Congratulations on the job! I hope you spend most of your time in Geneva, as Paris is a poor place to start a diplomatic career. I was interested to hear about some of our old classmates. I can tell about a few more of them. fContinued on Page Sixty'Fivej Eighteen lvl' - ,K ' ,r , . U -K R , , .,' , -,, 'f , ,'J,,' ,, ,-' . I' 1 ffl-'2'i4?iiJ4?Hl'5 5 t -. A 1- ' 3f'? f,, 5 I 511

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, F 5: + r i' THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1940 We, the Senior class of Medina High School, Medina, Ohio, being of sane minds and in full possession of all our faculties fat the momentj declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. Therefore, in accordance with the above, these constitute our individual bequests. Harold Gift is willing to bequeath his right of way on Rt. 42 to anyone who can drive out there any faster than he can in his Model T. Duane Hand sorrowfully gives Anna Rau some of his quiet disposition. Clara Hitzelberger bequeaths to any Sophomore the honor of getting the only A in chemistry tests while the rest of the class flunk. Max Horton wills his teeth to Leonard Frost so that he can get excused some after' noon to get one pulled. Elizabeth Kenzig presents her position as noon librarian to Eldene Hammerschmidt. Wilbur Kerch cheerfully gives to Johnnie Sailer the first chair in the trombone section if he will be careful not to drowned out the rest of the band. Robert Selzer and Louise Kilmer will be willing to plan noon walks for any in- fatuated students. Phyllis Krieger, being in good spirits, donates some of her giggles in English class to Merle Plants, if she will promise to use them with discretion. Ronald Partlon bequeaths to Miss Allen a bit of his smile to be used during those moments when the seniors are out of control. Tom Palmer offers to the highest bidder the privilege of walking into school at 10:00 o'clock and out again at 2:00. Louis Nettleton reluctantly leaves his position at the recorder at noons to any per' son who likes to dance. Lois Gerspacher, Elizabeth Horkey, and Betty Morris gracefully bequeath their quiet ways during school hours to Olive Ann Tooker, Helen Szekeres, and Anna Rau. Irene and Bill Orban donate a bit of brother and sister friendliness to any other brothers and sisters in school who need it. Leonard Prehn will be glad to give to Roy Mugrage all his knowledge of iilm def velopment, etcetera. Robert Pritchard authorizes us to give to Robert Baker his knowledge of farming, providing Baker isn't in love by the time he's out of school. Pearl Skidmore bequeaths to any future students of Miss Thomas's the ability to fulfill the work assigned by her. Betty Shirey, Dale Yaekle, and Virginia Smith, will be glad to give up their booth at Tony's to any other students who can't stand the strain of the Sth period. Robert Kindig wills his somewhat shyness to anybody who knows when to use it to the best advantage. Martha Ryan leaves to Elwood Pincombe the privilege of beating his drum twice as hard. fContinued on Page FiftyfFou'rj Seventeen

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SENICR B First Row: Catherine M. Wolfe, Lavina Hunter, Lillian Sperber, Stella Holcomb Rosa Peel-rs Second Row: Corwin Riegger, Kenneth Sherman, Richard Smith. THE FIRST TEN IN SCHOLARSHIP Frank Feckley, Valedictorian ......,..,,,...... jean Garnett, Salutatorian ......., .......... Jay Einhart ......,.,,,,. Lillian Gunkleman Imogene Bowman Ruth Leidig .............. Miriam Bradley ..... 4 Leonard Prehn ......,,, Paul Raasch ......,,,. Eloise Whitmore .. Nineteen 93.500 93.307 92.696 92.117 91.939 91.829 91.758 91.593 91.535 91.500