Mendon Union High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mendon, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1940 volume:

Metier for 1940 METIER for 1940 Page 3 Forward •JpHE HAPPY days through which we are passing will soon be only a cherished memory. It is our hope that future reminiscences of the Class of 1940 will embody pleasant thoughts of Mendon High School, and that this book will aid in recalling memorable events. Class of 1940 Order of Divisions ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES SPORTS ADVERTISING METIER for 1940 Page 5 Dedication To PAUL COOK We dedicate the Metier of nineteen hundred and forty in appreciative gratitude of his kindly and helpful interests ever manifest to the students of Mendon High School. His efforts and achievements have made our last year a happy and successful one and may they continue to be a source of inspiration. METIER for 1940 Page 6 HISTORY The old section of our school building, which was completed and opened in the fall of 1910, had an enrollment of sixty-two in the high school. Mr. M. O. Krugh was the superintendent. In 1935 people began thinking of an addition to this building consisting of a gymnasium, agriculture department, laboratories, etc. On November 6, 1936 the bond issue was voted upon and carried. On December 17. 1937 the dedication was held and Dr. J. L. Cliffton gave the address. On May 23, 1938 the first Commencement was held in the new auditorium for a graduating class of eighteen members. Since then many activities have been held in the gymnasium and it has supplied a great community need. Sincerely, the class of ’40 wish to thank those who earnestly worked to provide our school with these added conveniences. METIER for 1940 Page 7 Who We Are Administration Classes METIER for 1940 Page 8 Our Administrator MR. A. W. FISHBAUGH. Superintendent— Ohio Northern University, A. B. Ohio State University, M. A. Science We, the members of the Senior Class of 1940. wish to thank Mr. Fishbaugh for his cooperation as superintendent during our four years in high school.” Board of Education Top Row, Left to Right—B. C. Brown, President; Katherine Tingley; Ralph Lewis, Clerk. Bottom Row—Carl .Stalter; Edgar Hamilton. METIER for 1940 Page 9 MR. PAUL COOK— Ohio University, B. S. in Education Physical Education Social Science MISS LEONA WELKER— Huntington College, A. B. Degree English Mathematics MR. ARTHER ELAM— Ball State Teachers’ College, B. S. Degree Mathematics Science Faculty MR. HAROLD L. McCLURE— Indiana State Teachers' College. B. S. in Music Education Music Commerce MRS. HARRIET McCLURE— Bowling Green State College. B. S. in Education English Latin Home Economics Physical Education MR. G. W. DAFLER— Ohio State University, B. S. in Agriculture Agriculture gv We Seniors METIER for 1940 Page 10 President .... Emerson Bover Vice-President . Arthur Krick Secretary-Treasurer . Alice Rawley Class Motto: “We build the ship on which we sail.” Class Colors: Scarlet and Gray Class Flower: American Beauty Rose CLASS OFFICERS Arthur Krick. Alice Rawley, Emerson Boyer. SENIOR HISTORY It was in September of 1936. during the great depression that it happened. Yes. the volcano Mt. Elementary, again repeated its annual eruption and deposited twenty-six Freshmen, as green as possible, into Mendon Union High School. We were invited, as is the custom, to a Hallowe'en Party given in our honor by the Seniors—and were we honored! In ’37 a group of “brilliant” Sophomores entered the doors of M. H. S. to complete the year which marked the “half way point. By 1938 our class had arrived at the “Junior” stage— the most critical of our high school life. “To be. or not to be” is the question. We “were”. Then—Flash! “The King Rides By ! ! And did he ride! Our class play was a mystery-comedy, full of laughs and action, directed by our English teacher. Miss Eleanor Freeman. According to the tradition of M. H. S. the Juniors honored the Seniors with the Annual “Reception”. Contrary to tradition, the banquet was held in the high school gymnasium. Now, 1940 brings the climax of a highly colorful high school career—our Senior year. The highlights of the year include: the class play, reception, our Commencement, and the Alumni Banquet. Of the twenty-one Seniors two have spent their entire school life at Mendon— Mary Ellen Dutton and Alice Rawley—and fourteen have spent their four years of high school here. The remainder have been added since 1936. In all, we have established a high school record of which we can be proud. We have been well represented in all fields of the curriculum, and our boys have done exceptionally well in athletics. METIER for 1940' Emarson Boyer Daffy — Baseball, 2. 3, 4; Basketball Mgr., 1, 3, 4; Athletic Club, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club, 1; Class President, 1, 4; Class Play, 3; Metier Staff: Scholarship Team, 1, 3. Alice Rawley Spoof — Science Club. 1; Music Club, 2; R-mblar Club, 2, 4: Class Play, 3. 4; Class Secretary, 2, 3, 4; class Treasurer, 4; Scholarship Team, 2; District Scholarship. 2. Arthur Krick Art — Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Ohio City, 1; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A., 2, 3, 4; Athletic Club, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres., 4; Metier Staff. Delova Hagerman Dobe Basketball Mgr., 1; Glee Club. 1; Athletic Club, 2; Class Play, 3, 4; Rambler Club, 2, 3, 4; Metier Staff, 4; Class Secretary, 1; Class Treasurer, 2: Class Vice-Pres., 3; Science Club. 1. ---Seniors — Harvey Albright— F. F. A., 2. 3. 4: Class Play, 3; Spencerville, 1: Glee Club. 1; School Paper, 1: Model Airplane Club, 1. Albert Custer Al — F. F. A.. 3. 4; Baseball. 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball, 2, 3; Athletic Club. 2. 4: Class Vice-Pres.. 2. Lois Boroff--- Science Club. 1; Art Club, 2: Rambler Club. 2. 4: Class Play, 3. 4: Metier Staff: Scholarship Team. 1. y' r bjy- METIER for 1940 Mary Ellen Dutton May Science Club, 1: Orchestra, 1. 2, 3, 4: Basketball, 1, 2: Band. 2; Co. Orchestra, 1, 2. 3; Co. Band, 3, 4; Music Club, 2: Rambler Club, 4: Class Treasurer, 1; Class President, 2; Metier Staff; Class Play, 3. 4; Scholarship Team. 1, 2. Carl Fox Steve — Home Ec. Club. 2; Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 3; Athletic Club. 2, 3, 4; Metier Staff. Lloyd Ellis Jr.— F. F. A.. 3. 4: Rambler Club. Basketball, 1. ¥ Dal Hays Chick — F. F. A., 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club. 2: Class Play, 3: Basketball. 2. 3. 4; Baseball. 4: Metier Staff. i Seniors , j Betty Hayman— Basketball, 1, 2; Rambler Club, 1, 2, 4; Home Ec. Club, 2; Metier Staff; Glee Club. 4: Class Play, 3, 4; County Glee Club, 4. Richard Heppeard— Baseball, 1. 2, 3; Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Athletic Club, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club, 2; Science Club. 1: Baseball Manager, 4; Scholarship Team. 2. Eugene Hook— F. F. A., 3, 4; Basketball Manager, 4. METIER for 1940 Pago 13 Berlin Miller Bag — F. F. A., 2. 3. 4; Basketball, 4. L. Mary Motycka Lyda' Cooking Club, 1, 2, 4: Rambler Staff, 1, 4; Glee Club, 1: Art Club, 2; Class Play, 4. Lafayette Myers Laffy Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 2; Scholarship Team. 1. Louise Price— Science Club, 1; Art Club, 2; Rambler Club, 2. 4; Class Play, 3, 4; Metier Staff: Basketball. 1, 2; Scholarship Team. 1, 2. V i ♦ •J A Seniors -— u Putman Fat — 3illy Schwarck Willia F. F. A.. 4: 1. 2. Will- F. F. A.. 2. shire: Basketball, 3: 2. Will-shire: Baseball. 3. 4: 2. Will-shire: Music Club, 1, 2. Will- shire: Athletic Club. 4. Stanley Spicer— Model Club. 1: F. F. A.. 4: Art Club. 2: Scholarship, 1. METIER for 1940 Page 14 Class Prophecy Washington. D. C. Dear Betty, When I see that Honolulu post mark. I'm always prepared for surprises and that last letter—! If I’m not proud of you—Ahem—“President of the University of Hawaii”! Congratulations! Say—aren’t Art and A1 really making headlines? I’m surely glad you saw them when they stopped there on their round-the-world hop. Are they breaking records! You asked for a checkup on our beloved class of ’40, so— Of course you know about Mary and her success in opera. The critics say she's a second Schumann-Heinke. Louise has finished her nurses' training and is now supervisor of a private hospital for Hollywood celebrities. Lois is on the west coast too, private secretary to some movie “big shot . Dick Heppeard, in uniform as usual, is an instructor at West Point. Mary Ellen kept books at the store you know—well, she has just announced her engagement to the Lieut. Governor of Ohio. Some chap. Stanley has just published another new book on Photography. Pretty good from what I hear. Boyer is certainly burning the public ear with his hot speeches in the House of Representatives on ’Balancing the Budget . He is chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Dobe, happily married, has just come back from Europe on the clipper. She's staying in New York. Harvey is now one of the biggest livestock buyers in the middle west—he always was convincing. Chick is in the poultry business. He caters to the swanky restaurants and really rakes in the cash. Of course Berlin still holds down his job. He is one of the most popular of all NBC announcers. Say—doesn’t Bill Schwarck pull some real ones in his column? Makes you think of Will Rogers. By the way, Lafayette has been doing some headlining with his research work at the Mayo Clinic. Some “Medico”. Gene Hook has just perfected a new gas that will revolutionize modern warfare—it counteracts and neutralizes poison gases. Some inside stuff—since Lloyd Ellis made such a hit with his band in New York, he has pulled down a fat movie contract. Not bad! Steve and Putman have crashed the majors. Both are playing for the Cincinnati Reds and with them in the line up the Yanks are “gone”. Me? I'm still hooked up with INS, jumping hither and thither over this old earth. I tell you it’s a grand life!! (?) Enough! , Your Pal, Alice METIER for 1940 Page 15 Class Will I, Stanley Spicer, in order to balance a great deficit in Darrell Fisher’s life, will to him my ability to drive a Ford V8. I, Louise Price, desire to leave my most cherished possession—pep, to Ruth Ann Dutton. I, Lloyd Ellis, in keeping with my benevolent nature, will my ability to grow a mustach to Bob Clay. I, Albert Custer, seeing that I will have no further use for my copying experience, desire to bestow it upon Charlie Brown. I. Mary Motycka, out of the goodness of my heart, will to Harriet Krugh some excess weight. I, Bill Schwarck, desire to make Charlie Sullinger my beneficiary when my withheld grades are distributed next year. I, Harvey Albright, will my bright ideas about politics, farming, etc., etc. to anyone with enough brain capacity to “house” them. I, Lois Boroff, will my position on the “Advertising Agency” to a business-minded Junior. I. Dick Heppeard, will my “way” with Mr. Fishbaugh to some member of the Freshman Class. I. Emerson Boyer, leave my many, “wearying” executive offices to Johnny Maurer, who has broad shoulders. I. Alice Rawley, wishing to leave something of value to an underclassman, will my “zippers” and height to Ardyth Drake. I. Lafayette Myers, give to Don Nelson my old BB shoes as soon as I decide to part with them. I. Dale Hays, as I leave my beloved school, pass my fiery enthusiasm to Richard Spicer. I. Delova Hagerman. generously will my “romantic tendencies” to Jean Crites. I. Steve Fox. knowing Johnny Diegle would like to have my BB shoes, do make provision for him in my last will and testament. I. Betty Hayman, will my very “healthy temper and my office work to Irene Boyer. I. Berlin Miller, seeing that Dale Albright would be an added attraction to the front row, will him my seat there. I, Arthur Krick. will by high-scoring prowess to next years BB team—'High may they score!” I. Carl Putman, ever alert to others needs, bestow my “study-hall sleeping period to Dick Tingley. I, Gene Hook, will my managership—“suitcase and all—to the next one with my ability. I. Mary Ellen Dutton, will my ability to “get what I go after” to Dorothy Hays. We, the Seniors of Mendon High, have bestowed upon our worthy underclassmen all of our esteemed possessions and may they benefit from them. Berlin Miller METIER for 1940 Juniors Page 16 First Row (Front), Left to Right—Irene Boyer, Anna Mae Hole, Dorothy Hays, Irene Truesdale, Ardyth Drake, Helen Hromish, Harriet Krugh. Second—Edna Book, Anna Schwarck, Ruth Wheeler, Eileen Hayman. Betty Springer. Third Row—Don Nelson, Bob Sullinger, Bob Clay. Ellis Meihls, Dick Tingley. John Doyce Griggs, Orby Putman, Darrell Fisher. JUNIOR HISTORY The Freshmen Initiation, given by the Seniors, was the outstanding (and incidentally painful) event in our Freshman year, while a successful class party topped our social calendar as Sophomores. As Juniors, we have been very busy. Our activities this year include: attending the annual high school Hallowe’en Party; accepting an invitation to a wiener roast given by the Seniors; sponsoring a roller skating party; presenting our Junior Class Play, “Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane”; and, last but certainly not least, providing a reception for the Seniors. In addition to these things, our class has been decidedly active in basketball, baseball, assembly programs, and club activities. Mr. Elam, faculty advisor to our class, has been extremely valuable in helping us with our many problems. Class officers are: President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer Dorothy Hays Edna Book Ardyth Drake Jean Crites METIER for 1940 Page 17 Sophomores First Row (Front), Left to Right—Helen Elsea. Marjorie Protsman. Claryce Kickernell. Lois Coffman. Maxine Millisor. Ruby Wilkins. Margaret Myers, and Vera Young. Second Row—Betty Barnes. Man.’ Behm. Mary Garwood. Martha Skinner. Man.' Snavely. Ruth Dutton. Third Row—Max Ellis. Don 3oroff. Jack Holtznpple. Eugene Bricker. Neil Boiler. John Behm. J pv o C SOPHOMORE HISTORY Beginning the school year of 1939 there were twenty-four pupils enrolled in our Sophomore class. We chose scarlet and gray for our class colors and the following officers: President . Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Reporter . . . . John Behm Ruth Ann Dutton Betty Barnes Max Ellis During the year one member. Ermil Shope. dropped out. while Pauline Wheeler, who has been ill, is keeping up her class work at home. We have enjoyed two parties this year. The success and enthusiasm that has marked our Sophomore year is chiefly due to the attempts of our sponsor, Mr. Cook who has tried very hard to help us put over assembly programs, and make a huge success of other activities. metier for 1940 Page 18 Freshmen First Row (Front), Left to Right—June Young, Jeanne Hay-man, Ruth Boyer, Dora Krick, Jesselyn Archer, Gloria Sattler, Gladys Hundley, Gloria Drake. Second Row—Wilbur Archer, Charles Sullinger, Richard Spicer, Ralph Hays, John Gilliland, John Protsman, Paul Shank, Dale Albright, John Maurer. Third Row—Donald Crow, Mary Wollam, Darrah Miller, Mariannice Fish-baugh, Helen Hole, Robert Jackson. FRESHMAN HISTORY a..,. President: Vice-President V'-' - John Maurer -___..._- . - , John Protsman t V v ‘v . . -• • w . : • - . . - .u. ;s ji- • ’ -- -1” Secretary-Treasurer:-.- . VI - .. :v Gloria Sattler Reporter . . . . . . . Dora Krick . ' ' Pk Class Sponsor . . - - ‘ - Mr. Daffler jg ; Class Colors Y ' . . - ' - - Green and White . J ■- r-t'-rsT ■ Ww K XJAA U1IU ----- yx4-rV . . ' t •' .. TXT v V r rvz� t t rviiK onL «a p 111 nfl We started outTa very successful term with a total enrollment of twenty-5 , three. On October 31’, we had to dress to please the Seniors, and that night we - iV, e-v.v on varsity basketball and baseball METIER for 1940 Junior Hi Page 19 First Row (Front), Left to Right—D. L. Rickard. L. Coffman. L. Coffman. M. Najemmk, B. J. Rickard, H. Hamilton. M. Price, J. Griggs, P. Briggs. L. Rickard. Second Row—C. Em a ns, B. Piper, M. L. Williams, D. Greene, M. Sutltz, J. Vorhees, P. Roth. J. Severns, M. Myers, R. Wollam, R. Pond, B. Brown. J. Rickard. Third Row—F. Jackson, R. Truesdale, M. Winana. F. Snyder, K. Briggs, C. Springer, J. Nichols, C. Moore, J. Clay, F. Wheeler. J. Nevcrgall. Fourth Row—H. Hamilton, J. James. L. Baltzell, J. Thomas, D. High, R. Krick, R. Hign. P. Behm, J. Shellabarger. D. Miller. R. Miller. G. Snavely, B. Briggs. M. Williams. Eighth Grade—There are twenty noble graders this year who are looking forward to next year when they will begin their high school career as “green Freshies. Cur outstanding accomplishment this year was the assembly program, which the seventh grade helped us put on in the form of a barn dance. Our officers are; President. Janell Griggs; Vice President. Mildred Najemnik: Secretary and Treasurer. Ruth Pond; Adviser, Mrs. McClure. Seventh Grade—Thirty-one ambitious and determined pupils began their school life “upstairs” one morning in September 1939. Since that time, we have been very active in sports, assembly programs and very studious when it is time to prepare our lessons. Our officers are: President, Robert Krick; Vice President. Frederick Wheeler: Secretary, Louise Coffman; Reporter, Jimmy Thomas; Adviser, Miss Welker. METIER for 1940 School Days Page 20 1. Sure Foundation 2. Gone with the Wind! 3. Right Field Wall 4. Baby “Bunting” 5. Big Catch 6. A Holdup 7. Senior Pals 8. Pirates 9. Hi-Lo 10. Modern Egyptians 11. Hefty Swing (Smile) 12. Miss Mendon 13. Just Posing 14. Across the Plate 15. Slide-in 16. Bowerston (?) 17. First Aid 18. Three Musketeers 19. Freshies (?) 20. “Us” 21. “Hog-feeders” (?) 22. Champs 23. Hold it! 24. Contented! 25. Feet First 26. Office Girls 27. Hayman Sisters 28. Run-abouts METIER for 1940 Page 21 What We Do Activities Sports METIER for 1940 Metier Staff Page 22 Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Manager Production Manager Circulating Manager Solicitors Faculty Adviser Typists . Mary Ellen Dutton Dale Hays Betty Hayman Arthur Krick Delova Hagerman Emerson Boyer Louise Price Lois Boroff Steve Fox Albert Custer Mr. Harold McClure Mary Motycka Alice Hawley Betty Hayman “We Seniors” have strived to make this, the fourth edition of the “Metier” a year book which would merit your approval and in the future recall many happy memories. We look upon this project as the epitome of our school efforts. We are truly grateful to Mr. McClure, who has been our class adviser during our four years in high school, for his efforts and suggestions which have helped make this annual a success. —The Staff METIER for 1940 Rambler Page 23 This club was organized the beginning of the school year; its purpose being to publish a school paper that would demand the approval of the student body. We have earnestly endeavored to do just that, and are grateful to Mi:S Welker for her many efforts and helpful suggestions as club sponsor. Our stiff members include: Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Sports Alice Rawley Betty Hayman Dorothy Hays Dick Tin' ley Dorothy Hays Mary E. Dutton Special reporters make up the remainder of the club. Here we are: First Row (Front), Left to Right—Helen Hromish, Alice Rawley, Mary Motycka. Ardyth Drake, Betty Hayman, Lois Boroff, Louise Price, Delova Hager-man. Second Row—Miss Welker, Adviser, Jimmy Thomas, Harriet Krugh, Betty Barnes, Dorothy Hays, Jack Holtzapple, Dick Tingley, Max Ellis, Mary Snavely, Martha Jane Skinner, Marjorie Protsman, Mary Ellen Dutton. METIER for 1940 Future Farmers Page 24 First Row (Front), Left to Right—Eugene Hook, Jack Holtzapple, Harvey Albright, Art Krick, Robert Sullinger, A1 Custer. Mr. Dafler, Ralph Hays. Second Row—Darrel Fisher, Bud Meihls, Johnny Gilland, Berlin Miller, Bob Clay. Don Nelson. Neil Roller. Cherry Spicer, Dale Hays. Third Row—Dale Albright. Paul Shank. Orby Putman. Stanley Spicer, Lloyd Ellis, Charles Sullinger, Don Crow. Max Ellis, Wilbur Archer. The Future Farmers of America was organized by the boys of the vocational agriculture courses. The following officers were elected: President . Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Watch Dog Adviser Arthur Krick Albert Custer Rcbert Sullinger Harvey Albright Jack Holtzapple John Behm Mr. Dafler The group’s main objective is to strive for community leadership in agriculture. Meetings are held twice each month and are opened and closed with a formal ceremony. During the year we went on a judging trip to Columbus getting fifth in sheep judging, and on a camping trip for two days at 4-H Camp near the Grand Lake. The Chapter also participated in the county pest hunt. The officers attended the officers’ training school at Spencerville. We also held our Parents’ and Sons’ Banquet on April 5. METIER for 1940 Page 25 Home Economics Club Our Home Economics Club was organized at the beginning of this school year with Mrs. McClure as our advisor. We elected the following officers to guide us through the year: President...........................Mary Wollam Vice President......................Dora Krick Secretary...........................Helen Hromish Club Reporter.......................Mary Motycka Our organization met every second Friday of the month and we tried to plan our programs to suit the interest of each one. As a means of earning money we had a bake sale and made candy. We have enjoyed all the activities that we have had, and under the able direction of Mrs. McClure we have been informed on many topics of interest. The members are as follows: First Row (Front), Left to Right—Mary Williams, Helen Hole. Mary Wollam. Darra Miller, Dora Krick, Jean Hayman, Jesselyn Archer. Second Row—Mildred Stultz, Gladys Hundley, Helen Hromish, Ruth Boyer, Mary Motycka, Anna Hole, Claryce Hickernell, and Mrs. McClure. Third Row—Gloria Drake. Dorothy Green. Ruth Wollam. METIER for 1940 Page 23 Music Club First How (Front), Left to Right—Dale Albright, Johnny Maurer, Junior Shellabarger. Jimmy Thomas. Bud Brown, Glenn Snavelv, Junior Rickard, Robert Krick, Wilbur Archer, Second Row—Louise Rickard. Peggy Briggs. Marjorie Protsman, Luella Coffman, Dora Krick. June Young, Donna Rickard. Mildred Najemnik. Janelle Griggs, Betty J. Rickard, Louise Coffman. Third Row—Mr. McClure. Maxine Millisor, Jesselyn Archer, Ruth Boyer, Jeanne Hayman, Mariannice Fishbaugh, Darrah Miller, Patty Roth, Gloria Sattler, Joanne Vorhees, Mary Myers, Joyce Severns, Ruth Ann Dutton, Harriet Krugh, Betty Barnes. Fourth Row—Max Ellis. Fred Snyder, Junior Clay, Charles Sullinger, Ralph Hays, John Gilland, Richard Spicer, Johnny Protsman, Paul Shank, Don Crow, Fred Jackson. MUSIC CLUB HISTORY In the fall of 1939, a group of ambitious people, numbering approximately forty-five, congregated on the stage of good old M. H. S. to form a Music Club with Mr. McClure as our supervisor. First we elected officers as follows: President, Harriet Lou Krugh; Vice-President, Johnny Maurer; Secretary, Ruth Ann Dutton: Treasurer, Lois Coffman; Reporter, Joyce Severns; and Sergeant-At-Arms, Johnny Protsman. During the year, we sold pop at the ball games making a small profit. We had the initiation early in December and a skating party was held on March 1. Our programs have been very worth-while. The music talent of the club has performed for us. We are looking forward to the club another year as it gave us many enjoyable moments. METIER for 1940 Page 27 Orchestra The year of 1939 brought a few new members into our organization not only increasing its enrollment but also improving it to a great extent. The Orchestra has played for chapel programs, school and community club meetings. County Music Festival, and the Farmers' Institute. They also played for the Junior and Senior class plays and the commencement exercises. The Orchestra personnel consisted of: Jack Holtzapple, Ruth Ann Dutton, and Jean Goodwin, Cornets; Martha Jane Skinner, June Young, Jesselyn Archer, and Elmer Worrell, Clarinets; Claryce Ann Hickernell, Don Boroff, Trombones; Mary Ellen Dutton, Ardyth Drake, and Louise Coffman, Saxophones; Dorothy Hays, Johnny Maurer, Marjorie Protsman, Johnny Protsman, Jack James, Dorothy Green, Hazel Hamilton, Wilber Archer, Charles Emans, Kathleen Lewis, Marilyn Miller, Don Griggs, Violins; Maxine Millisor, Luella Coffman, Horns; Lois Coffman, Drum; Harriet Krugh, Piano. Some of the selections we have used in our programs and from which we have received great pleasure and knowledge are: “William Tell Overture” and “Blue Danube Waltz”. « METIER for 1940 Page 28 Glee Club The Glee Club consisting of twenty-six girls was organized at the beginning of the school term under the supervision of Mr. McClure. The appearances of the club this year were on school assembly programs, at the Farmers’ Institute, and for Commencement exercises. They also sang in the County Music Festival, which was held at Celina Public High School on February 20th. I’m sure each girl has enjoyed this club, and that it has proved to be beneficial to her. First Row (Front). Left to Right—Joanne Vorhees, Mary Snavely. Darrah Miller, Betty Hayman, Dorothy Hays, Martha Skinner, Gloria Sattler, Mary Myers. Second Row—Helen Hamilton, Luella Coffman. Louise Coffman. Marjorie Protsman, Lois Coffman, Mary Lou Williams, Betty June Richard. Louise Richard, Mr. McClure. Third Row—Donna Lee Richard, Dorothy Greene, Maxine Millisor, Patty Roth, Mariannice Fishbaugh, Ruth Boyer, Mildred Stultz, Ruth Pond, Mylinda Price. METIER for 1940 The Gang's All Here Page 29 The play presented by the Senior Class was one of extreme comedy—fun that was wholesome and entertaining and made one not only laugh outwardly but inwardly as well. The convention scene of The Gang’s All Here ’ was complicated by the wives following their husbands, contrary to the age-old tradition of husbands following their wives. The girls decided to have a convention to end conventions and the appearance of the whole gang” made a lively state of affairs. Miss Welker and Mrs. Brandts directed the play and its success was due to their efforts. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Gertrude Granite, proprietress of The Granite House Pinky Herring, colored maid at the hotel .... Samson Sapp, bell boy at the hotel...................... Blythe Eyrd. stenographer at the hotel .... Raynor Shine, who forecasts the weather Willie Fry. who attends the convention .... Wade N. Joy, another advertising man .... Upson Downes, a local business man .... Olden Young, the head of the convention Mrs. Olden Young, his jealous wife , Ivy Vine, engaged to Wade............................... Myra Hart, engaged to Willie............................ Dixie Deere, who arrives unexpectedly .... . Mary Motycka Betty Hayman . Dale Hays Mary Ellen Dutton Berlin Miller Arthur Krick Richard Heppeard Lafayette Myers Bill Schwarck Alice Rawley Lois Boroff Delova Hagerman Louise Price METIER for 1940 Page 30 Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane The Juniors presented their class play on the memorable evening of March 29, 1940. With the stage as the “sittin” room of the Jasper farmhouse near a remote village in Indiana this three act comedy proved to be a successful performance. Much of the comedy was supplied by Jane Jasper and Toby Simpkins who were always playing pranks and by Miranda Jasper who was continually being mortified. The play was very capably directed by Mrs. Brantz and Mr. Elam. CAST OF CHARACTERS Jane Jasper (Sunbonnet Jane), our charming young heroine . Dorothy Hays Miranda Jasper, her aunt.........................Anna Mae Hole Grace Jasper, Miranda’s lovely young sister . Irene Trucsdale Ollie Dinklebury, a school teacher.....................Jean Crites Nola Miller, who always has a duty to perform Harriet Krugh Crystal Cluett, Jane’s cousin from the city .... Ardyth Drake Toby Simpkins, who loves to play pranks .... John Griggs Jason Couch, who has a permanent grouch .... Orby Putman Doublas Smith, a young hitch-hiker...............Richard Tingley Marion Marsh, a gentlewoman......................Eileen Hayman METIER tor 1940 Page Mr 'Pu.T'rna- y ou«r Grrx. | METIER for 1940 Page 32 Our Basketball Season The results of this season's games are Mendon . . . . 43 Buckland . . . . . 8 Mendon . . . . 36 Neptune .... Mendon . . . . 14 Delphos St. Johns . . 32 Mendon . . . . 18 Middlepoint . . . . 14 Mendon . . . . 26 St. Henry . . . . . 24 Mendon . . . . 21 Pleasant Mills . . . . 42 Mendon . . . . 35 Neptune .... . . 16 Mendon . . . . 29 Rockford . . . . . 13 Mendon . . . . 35 St. Henry . . . . . 21 Mendon . . . . 25 Ft. Recovery . . . . 27 Mendon . . . . 55 St. John .... . . 10 Mendon . . . . 33 St. Marys . . . . . 27 Mendon . . . . 43 Coldwaten . . . . . 28 Mendon . . . . 13 I. C. H. S. . . . . . 28 Mendon . . . . 34 Rockford .... . . 23 Mendon . . . . 18 Delphos St. Johns . . 19 Mendon . . . . 20 Bowerston . . . . . 30 CHEER LEADERS Martha Jane Skinner. Vera Young. The Mendon Pirates of 1939-40 began the season with added zeal and enthusiasm under the leadership of our new coach, Mr. Cook. The future looked bright; and the boys began a series of continuous practice periods and a. continuous training program. Upon losing Albert Custer and Carl Putman because of ineligibility, the prospects didn't look so favorable, but these handicaps were only incentives to work harder. All in all, the season wound up fairly successfully with eleven wins and six defeats, making our rating third in the County. Although they were defeated in the first tournament game by Rockford, a team whom they defeated twice during the season, the boys deserve our praise and adoration for the commendable sportsmanship displayed so forcefully in every one of their games. The boys were invited by our former coach, Mr. Smith, to play his team at Bowerstown, Ohio, which is in the eastern part of the state. We accepted the invitation making it a two day trip and one that we shall never forget. METIER for 1940 Base Ball Page 33 . ,.y The Mendon Pirates base ball team had a very successful year. Mr. Cook was our Coach and our success is largely due to his efforts. Our players and their positions were as follows: John D. Griggs Pitcher Carl Fox Catcher Arthur Krick First Base Dale Hays Second Base Albert Custer Short Stop Jack Miller . Third Base Emerson Boyer . Left Field Carl Putman . Right Field We also had some very useful and capable substitut es: Jack licit Nelson. and Max Ellis. The results of our games are: • Mendon 9 Fort Recovery ... 6 Mendon 11 Fort Recovery ... 6 Mendon 7 York . . . . . . . 5 Mendon 3 Ridge . . . ... 12 Mendon 8 St. Henry . . . . . 3 Mendon 0 Ridge . . . . . . 3 METIER for 1940 Page 34 Athletic Association This club was organized in 1937 to bring about good sportsmanship :n athletics. The organization is for the boys who have received letters for their participation in either baseball or basketball. The membership of this club totals fifteen, and in order to remain in the club the members are required to pay a weekly fee. With this small income we have had several dinners and are planning to have a lar e one to end the year. Another plan for the future is a trip to the state tournament at Columbus (to see it. and not play in it). Our officers are: President.........................Emerson Boyer Vice-President....................Arthur Krick Secretary and Treasurer John Doyce Griggs Adviser...........................Mr. Cook A quotation made by one of our Athletic Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is: “When you play, be fair, but play hard: and then work hard at your studies. If you get hurt, keep on playing. Work with your whole heart in all things.” i First Row (Front), Left to Right—Chick Hays. Steve Fox. Art Krick. Emerson Boyer. Manager. Lafe Myers, Jake Griggs, A1 Custer. Second Row—Coach Cook. Carl Putman, Banty Sullinger. Ralph Hays. Dick Heppeard. Bob Clay. Squeaky Nelson. Orby Putman. Eugene Hook. Manager. METIER for 1940 Page 35 School Days Could Be! 10. Pals for twelve years Bus Drivers 11. Just Us Homeward bound 12. Happy-go-lucky House Cleaners 13. Hold That Tiger!” Ups and Downs! 14. Welker’s Ford Very Amusing 15. Long Long Ago” Freshman Athletes 16. The King Rides By It’s just this way—” 17. Two of a Kind In the mit” 18. Beginning 19. Typical Senior METIER for 1940 Page 36 Alumni • 1938 Harry Book . Betty Crites . Blaine Arnold Griffin Dallas Hayman Neale Hickernell . Pauline Hinton Merle Hundley Esther Jones Miriam Keeling Juanita Krogman Dale Krugh . Emlyn Lampy Law Lindsay Mazie Mills . Catherine Nolan . Mary Lou Tueth . Merle Wilkins Sally Zelhart At Home City Loan. Lima. Ohio President Hobart Mfg. Co., Troy, Ohio At Home At Home At Home At Home At Home Graduate N. W. School of Comm.. Lima. Ohio Graduate Fredricks Beauty School. Lima, Ohio At Home At Home Florida Leader Store, Lima. Ohio At Home Working in Columbus. Ohio Married Married. Mrs. G. W. Dafler © 1939 Clayton Allen Sylvia Boroff Claude Brown Hazel Burnett Norman Carpenter Alethea Jean Coil Mary Crider Warren Dotson Lewis Fox Elaine Griggs Hoscoe Hamilton . Vivian Krogman . Wayne Kennedy . Jessie Nelson Lenore Roller Donna Spicer Joe Santa Genevra Vorhees . At Home Working in Mercer. Ohio City Butcher Working in Celina At Home Working in Lima Working in Lima CCC Camp in Utah Yankee Training Camp. Louisiana At Home Michigan Working in Mendon At Home At Home Working in Lima Business College, Van Wert, Ohio Working near Mendon Giffin College, Van Wert. Ohio METIER for 1940 Page 37 WALTER H. DICK CARL E. STALTER CHARLES A. DICK Dick and Fisher FUNERAL SERVICE FURNITURE “True Service is Love in Action” Celina Mendon 1175 102 1885 1940 COMPLIMENTS Fifty-Five Years of Friendly Service of Maurers Hardware Rhoades Restaurant Mendon. Ohio Mendon, Ohio COMPLIMENTS of It Pays To Look Well! Ted Worrels Get The Best Garage Auto Wrecking Millers Barber Shop Mendon, Ohio Mendon, Ohio John Griggs For A Square Deal Dealer in Stop At Used Cars Bader's Wrecking Yard Mendon, Ohio Mendon, Ohio METIER for 1940 Page 38 May You Have Success And Happiness, Seniors! Gaberdiel Bros. Coal - Mason Materials - Masonary Spencerville, Ohio Albert - - - Daniel Compliments of Balyeat The Clothier Van Wert, Ohio Clarks Shoe Store 91 Years in Van Wert Compliments Wineburgh's Cloaks Dresses Van Wert, Ohio Compliments of The Alhlenius Co. Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert Shoe Shine Parlor For LADIES and GENTS Hats Cleaned and Blocked Teddy Mistrakes Compliments of Betty Anne Cafe Van Wert, Ohio Compliments Motor Inn Mercer, Ohio Restaurant White Rose Gasoline Enarco Motor Oils Compliments Bowers Drug Store On The Corner Van Wert, Ohio Compliments of Main Auto Supply Corp. METIER for 1940 Page 39 Compliments Drakes Implement Store Groceries Tractors Dry Goods Meats Grinding Mendon, Ohio Compliments Compliments Heffner Bros. GARAGE Badger Store Mendon, Ohio Mendon, Ohio SENIORS! Differences of Compliments Endowment And Capacity Are Of No of Significance In The Ultimate Reckoning of Life. Watts Drug Store Congratulations! School Supplies Allens Restaurant Mendon. Ohio Senior Class Motto: WE BUILD THE SHIP ON WHICH WE SAIL. METIER for 1940 Page 40 Herff-Jones Company Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements, Medals, Cups, Trophies. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Jewelers to Mendon High School International College School of Commerce 51 Years FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Congratulations, Senior Class 1940! Crampton Canneries, Inc. Packers of Fancy Canned Foods Mendon Celina Congratulations, Senior Class 1940! Representative: R. J. Dicken 1889 Golden Anniversary 1939 Rings Medals Balfour Company Invitations Athletic Insignia ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS METIER for 1940 Page 41 Stokers The Goodyear Store St. Marys, Ohio Phone 6177 Vulcanizing - Recapping Tires - Batteries Compliments! Botkins Beauty Shop Phone 4359 St. Marys, Ohio Armstrongs Dependable Foot Wear Since 1860 St. Marys, Ohio The Glass Block Co. St. Marys, Ohio Dependable Home Furnishings For 40 Years Bierderman Lumber Co. Dealers in All Kinds of Lumber, Millwork, Roofing, Paint, Hardware, Etc. Phone 73 For Prices Spencerville, Ohio Dunathan Drug Store Cutrate Drugs and Medicines Wall Paper and Paint GET OUR PRICES St. Marys. Ohio COMPLIMENTS! leans Sandwich Shop Sandwiches Milk Shakes Good Soups Sundaes Good Coffee Spencerville, Ohio JEAN MACK ROBERT MACK Bucks Corner Pure Oil Station Groceries - Meats - Lunch NITE SERVICE Spencerville, Ohio Route 117 West Phone 511F3 METIER lor 1940 Page 42 Compliments OF Hudson The Jeweler St. Marys, Ohio DR. C. A. FAST VETERINARIAN Phone 2888 Van Wert, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS! C. C. LENNY COAL CO. Phone 2233 Van Wert, Ohio Rugs - Furniture - Stoves COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS Moderate Prices Good Service Phone 6130 - We Deliver Huber Furniture Camille Bldg. St. Marys. Ohio Compliments! City Restaurant The Home of Home Cooked Meals WM. SHIPMAN St. Marys, Ohio Compliments OF McManamons The Old Reliable Store St. Marys, Ohio Congratulations to The Class of 1940! Lawiers Green Houses Phone 3149 St. Marys, Ohio Compliments! Lois Beauty Shop Beauty With A Smile Phone 4252 St. Marys, Ohio Wall Paper AND Paint Store Better Values! MODERN PAINT S SUPPLY CO. 208 East Spring St. St. Marys, Ohio METIER for 1940 FROM THE FARMERS ONE STOP STORE Tractors - Implements - Repairs - Feeds Seeds - Hardware - Paints - Water Systems Modern Hammer Mill Grinding Mixing Mendon Service Co. Mendon, Ohio Compliments Compliments OF OF Jerry's Service Brown Market Station Congratulations To The Class Of 1940 and Best Wishes For Their Continued Success! The Agler Studio Van Wert, Ohio Engraving and Printing by Journal Publishing Co., Fort Recovery, Ohio