Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1926 volume:

“The Meteor” Published by The Senior Class of the Metamora High School Id META MORA HIGH SCHOOL THE METEOR METAMORA HIGH S C H O () L “A L M A M A T E R Sweet be thy memory, high school of ours, Fair be thy destiny, fadeless thy flowers, Hearts that have loved thee have won in life’s fight Names that we honor thy standard holds br ght. Our Metamora dear, to thee we sing, May all thy future years new honors bring, May friends thy banners raise, thy foes grow less, All love and praise to our old M. H. S. 3 THE METEOR JESSE KINNER, Superintendent i 4 METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL B e h i r a t i a n Jesse % inner fuhose sterliuq character anb capable leabership lias brought to the school anb communito an increasing recognition of our foork aub responsibility as (Snob Citizens. 5 THE METEOR History of the Metamora Public School By EDWARD S. DAVOLL For twenty years a member of the School Board HE State of Ohio was admitted into the Union in 1803, only one hundred and twenty-two years ago. Fulton county was made out of Lucas county in February, 1850. The first settlers in the north tier of townships were in Michigan till about 1838. Metamora was the first recorded plot in Fulton county—1851. Mikesell’s History says the first school in the county was a private school one mile west of Delta, built in 1833. The second school was in Chester- field, a private school, built in 1833. The first settler in the county was Eli Philips who settled at Seward seven miles west of here. The first settlers in Amboy township were Jerrod Hoadley and David Stealman, who settled here in 1833. The first house in Metamora was built by Francis O’Neil in 1834. Probably we had the third school in the county. The first log school house was built in Chesterfield in 1837. The log school houses were all about alike. Probably in 1855 or ’56 we had our first frame school building as Culver and Campton built our first saw and grist mill, (before that time we went to Maumee to mill.) Our first frame building still stands three fourths mile east on the Ries farm. It was abanded in 1858. Later the fifty acres where C. A. Clark lives was deeded to the Board of Education in 1850, so Barber’s abstracts show. We built a two story frame building here in the year 1880. We built a large brick building on the same ground which was condemned by the state in 1900. Then we built a large one story, two room building where the eight room building now stands. In 1906 we had to make the two rooms into three. In 1910 we built our present building. The first law to divide the classes was passed in 1847, called the Graded School law. We had to have graded schools six months a year. Now I will go back to 1837 and try to show how we got as far as we have. The first teacher in the Delta location received sixty two and one half cents per week. The ladies were hired from one to two dollars per week, and the winter terms were nearly always taught by men. The teachers boarded around among the patrons of the district and this rule was not changed in this locality until about 1872. School books were very scarce. Some children had none. We had to learn the three R‘s only, Reading, Riting and Rithmetic. The early teachers in Metamora were as follow .: John Clendenin taught the first school in our first house in the village in 1858. The others were: Francis Champion, Mary Tredway Parker. J. O. Allen, William Mercer and G. W. Humphrey, Also a selected school by W. A. Davoll in 1870. The following teachers have presided as superintendents in M. H. S.: M. E. Mattern, Mr. Knowles, J. W. Reason, E. B. Oberlitner, C. A. Hudson, w'ho quit to go to war; a retired preacher, C. A. Hudson, Jesse Kinner. 6 M EXAM () R A HI G II S C II O O L H. H. Tredway, President; Albert ••’ashbausrh. Harry Wright Arthur Feeback, Aden Bamaby Our School Board E have many things to thank the school board of M. H. S. for and the first one is that they have made it possible for every one in Metamora and vicinity to obtain a high school education. They have given us for the first time the opportunity to study Shorthand and Typewriting while in high school, and every high school si udent appreciates it very much. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the school board for making our high school what it is and for giving the students such golden opportunities in educational lines. W aas 7 THE METEOR JESSE KINNER Superintendent MABLE R. MURPHY Commercial CHARLES T. VANNORSDALL Principal 8 METAMORA HIGH 8 C H O EDWIN A. GORDON English ASTRID M. JENSEN Home Economics HOWARD A. COCHRAN Seventh and Eighth Grades THE METEOR The Faculty MR. KINNER Mr. Kinner has been our superintendent for three years. He has tried his best to please every one and to run the school as skillfully and efficiently as possible. We are sure every one appreciates these efforts. Mr. Kinner received his grade school education at Plainsfield High School. He also received his high school education there. When he had graduated from high school he went to Wooster College. He stayed there two years and then for three years he studied at the Ohio State University. He has also received a degree of Bachelor of Science. Mr. Kinner is a very experieced teacher. He has taught twenty- three years in various public schools. When the time comes for Mr. Kinner to leave our midst we are sure his most welcome presence will be missed by every one. MISS MURPHY Miss Murphy is our Commercial teacher. This is the firse year in the history of M. H. S. that Short-hand and Typewriting has been offered. Miss Murphy received her elementary education in a rural central- ized school near Chillicothe, Ohio. She received her high school education at Chillicothe, Ohio, and Kingston high school from which she graduated. Her college education was received in the College of Commercial Education and The Office Training School, Columbus, Ohio. This is Miss Murphy’s first year of teaching and we have made great, progress under her guidance. We hope that she will be with the M. H. S. in the coming years. MR. VANNORSDALL Mr. Vannorsdall is the principal of our high school and a friend to every one as well as a good teacher. His elementary education was re- ceived at Xenia, Ohio and he is a high school graduate of the same place. Mr. Vannorsdall is the teacher of History and Physics. At Antioch College he received the degree, Bachelor of Science. This is Mr. Vannorsdall’s second year in the M. H. S., and we hope he will remain many hore. Mr. Vannorsdall is the athletic coach and cooperates with the boys in a very successful manner. 10 M ET AM OR A HIGH SCHO () L The Faculty MR. GORDON Mr. Gordon is our teacher of Latin, English and Economics, and all know that he believes in putting everything over that he attempts. This is a great deal to say about anyone. His elementary education was re- ceived in the rural schools of Montgomery county, Ohio. He is a gradu- ate of East High school, Rochester, New York. Mr. Gordon is a graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, New’ York. He is a member of the Theta Chi fraternity, the Cornell Honorary Societies, and the American Legion. While doing distance running under the coaching of John F. Moak- ley, formerly head coach of the United States Olympic Team, he made the track team which won the inter-collegiate championship of America. This is Mr. Gordon’s first year in the M. H. S. and we hope he will stay many more. MISS JENSEN Miss Jensen is the teacher of Home Economics in Metamora high school. She also is our Music Instructor. Her elementary and high school education was received at Grant, Michigan. Miss Jensen has attended Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. She is a friend of all the girls along many things, not only in school, but also in athletics. She has attended the Junior College Art Department at Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has taught music two years in the public schools of Watermeet, Michigan. This is her first year in the M. H. S. and we hope she will be content to stay many more. MR. COCHRAN Mr. Cochran is teacher of the Seventh and Eighth grades. He is a graduate of Fayette high school, class ’14. He also graduated from Bowding Green Normal College. Mr. Cochran was a student of the University of Cincinnati Training school for Motor Mechanics. He wasalso a member of the 310th M. T. C. Army of Occupation, Coblenz, Germany. He has taught six years in the public schools of Fulton county. This is Mr. Cochran’s fourth year in the M. H. S. ll THE ME T E OR HART SCHWEN .......... “Jack- Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Foot Ball Team Favorite Expression—Aw! git out! Ambition—President of U. S. BERYL TREDWAY, “Beryl Ann Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of High School Orchestra Member of Basket Ball Team Member of Glee Club Favorite Expression—“Shoot” Ambition—World’s Greatest Critic ALMOND CROCKETT ...“Peck Business Manager of Annual Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Base Ball, Basket Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Expression—“Huh! Ambition—Automobile Salesman HAROLD WRIGHT ...........“Doc” Advertising Manager of Annual Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Base Ball, Foot Ball, and Basket Ball Teams Favorite Expression—'“I Betcha” Ambition— Saleman of Patent Medicine 12 METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL HELEN SANDERSON ...“Beth” Editor-in-Chief of Annual Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Basket Ball Team Member of Glee Club Favorite Expression—“Oh Fiddle- sticks!” Ambition—Paderowiski’s Rival LOYAL WOODWARD ....“Pete” Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Expression “Izzat so” Ambition—President of Harvard University ELIZABETH SANDERSON. .. .................... “Lizzie” Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of Glee Club Favorite Expression—“Oh Gee!” Ambition—Chorus Girl in Zeigrfield Follies 13 THE METEOR HOWARD TREDWAY ...‘“Hod’ Secretary of Senior Class Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of High School Orchestra Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Expression—“Oh Heck!” Ambition—Leader of M. H. S. Symphony Orchestra VELMA BARNABY ________“Wilmy” Member of Lincoln Literary Society Asst.-Editor of Annual Member of Glee Club Member of Basket Ball Team President cf Senior Class Favorite Expression—‘‘Oh Ginger!’ Ambition—Latin Teacher ELMER WELCH .......... “Sauce Member of Lincoln Literary Soc'ety Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot' Ball Teams Favorite Expression—“Now What I Mean!” Amb it ion—Judge of Bathing Beauty Contests 14 VI ETAMORA HIGH S( H () O I. LUCILLE SULLIVAN ... “Kele Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Glee Club Favorite Expression—“Oh Thun- der!” Ambition—Charleston Instructor PAUL TRIPP .............. “Tripp” Member of Lincoln Literary- Society Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Exprtssion—“Oh! the Dickens!” Ambition— Rudolph Valentino’s Rival FRIEDA SLOAN ........ “Friedie” Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of Hijrh School Orchestra Favorite Expression—“Darn It!” Ambition—Mrs. (?) 13 THE METEOR Senior History HO were the Freshmen that entered Metamora High School in 1923? That group was the class of ’26. It was an exceptional class with twice as many boys as there were girls. However, overlooking that feature the students were able to solve for X, Y and Z with more ease than previous scholars, struggling with that fateful subject Algebra. These young people endured the same humiliating situations that all Freshmen are subjected to. The first event of the year took place on September 22, 1922. It was a reception for the younger ones of the High School. Your imagination, no doubt, will protray the outcome of the evening’s ad- ventures. A few weeks later the superin- tendent thought it necessary that the school earn a few dollars. In November the great opportunity came. After a successful cam- paign had been completed and a satisfactory number of subscrib- ers had been obtained for the “Country Gentleman Magazine,” a very delightful party was given at Seeley’s Hall. iW part in the School Fair; decked out in green we boldly tramped the streets. We had made such a success of our first year that each of us were able to enter next year as Sopho- mores. Two new teachers were brought into our midst. An English teacher, Miss Barnes. We were very greatful for having her with us for at the end of the year we were classed as great orators. Mr. Hudson is no longer with us. In his place is Mr. Jesse Kinner. His favorite subjects are Geometry and Latin. He immed- iately started a campaign and in due time every student was sched- uled for one of these two classes. Everyone is happy and things continue in an uninterrupted course. Of course much electricity and sweat of the brow was used in learning to decline and conjugate verbs in Latin. A class meeting was called soon after school assembled in the fall. To our surprise we found that six of our fellow students had left us, leaving the number of our roll totaling eleven. As the first of April approached we were reminded of our first days in High School. By this time great improvements had been made in each individual. How helpless we had been at first. Lo; an invita- tion is brought to us by the post- man. We are invited to attend a “Fool’s Party.” Now isn’t that appropriate? Everyone acted the part and we had a perfectly foolish time. Of course we Freshmen took Our Sophomore year was devot- ed chiefly to study. At the end of the year each of us had earned enough credits to be classed as juniors. We returned in 1924 as upper- classmen. Again we are to be in- structed by new teachers. Miss Brinker, the English and Latin teacher; Miss Smith, in charge of the domestic science course; and Mr. Vannorsdall, our new principal and basket ball coach. 16 META MORA HIGH SCHOOL A few weeks before graduation it was customary for the Juniors to give a banquet in honor of the Seniors. After much planning the feat was performed. It ap- peared to have overcome that characteristic “failure.” Now we are the Seniors of M. H. S. Thinking, at one time, that it was impossible for us to gain such a position, we have difficulty in be- lieving that we are to graduate in a short time. We have toiled much accom- plishing those things which have been requested of us. It is now our privilege to go into the world so that we may live our dreams. Senior Class Prophecy FTER numerous years of study in foreign countries I return to my home in Met- amora and find every thins: chang- ed. Buildings are higher and numerous streets have been added to the town. In inquire about the class of 1«,26 and learn that Hart Schwen is an auctioneer and has every auctioneer in Ohio outclassed, ow- ing to his rapidity of speech. Almond Crockett, who was a star ath.cte in high school and whose anticipation was to become a leading Mud Hen, is married now He and his family are living on a farm a few miles out of town, their chief industry being to raise kittens to amuse their children. Living across the street from me is Jimmie Smith and Frieda Sloan who have formed a partner- ship and are now conducting a small business in the village. I had been in town only a day or so when a salesman called and to my surprise it was Howard Tred- way. He was selling ladies hose for the Fay Stocking Company, Elyria, Ohio, at fifty cents a pair. On Friday afternoon I visited the high school. Having been abroad I was much taken up with Latin. Miss Velma Barnaby was in charge of the class. I after- ward learned that this position had been granted her because of the never tiring instructions which sne had been given in her high school days. I learned that Harold Wright was proprietor of the Love Joy Hotel in Chicago. It is not un- common to hear that Jiggs is one of Harold’s best patrons as corn beef and cabbage is served there once a week. Lucille Sullivan, whose ambi- tion was to pose for an artist, is now employed by the Laselle and Koch Company. Her work is to display the new Paris gowns in the style show. Paul Tripp and Elizabeth Sand- erson eloped after the graduation exercises and were quietly married at Stony Ridge. Paul is planning to move his wife and two daugh- ters to the White House this fall. Loyal Woodward whose rosy cheeds have won him much favor with the ladies is now a lawyer and he is defending young wo- men’s divorce cases. Of Elmer Welch and Helen Sanderson very little is known except that they are very comfort- ably located on a large ranch in El Paso, Texas. Their devotion for each other and the ranch is so great that their correspondence to their friends has become passe. As for myself I am still a bach- elor girl, striving to make a suc- cess of my one ambition (?). 17 THE METEOR EDITORIAL STAFF Standing:—Frieda Sioan, Lavern Mossing, Beryl Tredway, Jerome Simon, Marion Wright, Elizabeth Sanderson Seated:—Velma Barnaby, Almond Crockett, Harold Wright, Helen Sanderson. 18 31 n iHemoriam i n a 0 r n tt t s 0ieb ODrtnbrr 10th, 1925 ME T AMOKA HIGH SCHOOL Editorial Staff ELEN Sanderson as Editor- in-Chief of The Meteor, has worked earnestly and dilig- to make the annual a huge success , and the result shows her untiring devotion to the work. The school and Senior class appreciate her efforts. Velma Barnaby, the Asst-Edi- tor, has done her part by assisting the Editor-in-Chief through the serious places. Also she has shown her good spirit in collect- ing and writing up the numerous society events of the year. To Almond Crockett was given the task of handling all the money and receiving all the bills. As Business Manager he has helped to make our Annual a success. Harold Wright was chosen as Advertising Manager for his abili- ty to talk anybody into buying anything and he has lived up to his name by achieving great suc- cess in selling ads. The task of collecting the facts about the teachers and School Board, of M. H. S., was given to Frieda Sloan, who splendidly ful- filled her task. Lavern Mossing has succeded in OS as ently giving to everybody who reads them a good laugh from her num- erous jokes. Beryl Tredway has written up the History and Prophesy in a very favorable manner. The his- tory is a very good review of the four years in M. H. S. To Jerome Simon, one of our athletes, was given the task of re- cording all the important points in our different athletic undertak- ings. To read this brings back all the pleasant memories of these days. Marion Wright has written a ve.y effective prophesy of the Seniors of 1927. Perhaps she is a true prophet. Only time is able to tell. Many snap-shots were collected by Elizabeth Sanderson of which the best were selected to help make our Annual an interesting volume. As one body the Editorial Staff has been able to accomplish a task of great difficulties and they sincerely hope that every one who has one of these memory books is thoroughly satisfied with it. 19 CLASS OF 1927 W Top Row:______Marguerite Welch, Lucile Tredway, Clinton Ford, Sam Sullivan, Jrnior Linehan, Walter Taylcr, Malcolm Linehan jj- Jerome Simon, Marion Wright, June Strong. i- Second Row:—Esther Ries, Velma Tripp, Lavern Mossing, Meredyth Gormley, Hanar.d Scheuer, Isolel Wcodward, Vera Wotring, Veronica Ford, Mayola Ott, Bereta Myers. Seated:—Lorah Gormley, LaVern Wright, Rose Loeffler, Garland Keith, Alton Kinnamon, Elene Ray, Roy Bell, Etheldra Scheuer, Florence Stanton. VIETAMORA HIGH SCHOOL The Junior Prophecy IOI m N returning to Metamora after fifteen long years in ______vhich I had neither heard n seen anything nor anyone from Metamora, I find the town a small city in itself but the same school house stands just as before with a few additions. When 1 arrived at the depot 1 thought I recognized an old school mate as ticket agent. It was none other than Harland Scheuer. Har- land and I had quite a chat. He informed me that Lorah Gormley and Jerome Simon had a hotel and restaurant up town. I hurried up there and found Lorah flirting with a young man who was no other than Walter Taylor. Jerome was away on a business trip and Lorah was having the time of her life. I sat down at one of the tables to enjoy an ice cream soda when in the door came the largest man I have even seen. Following him was a lady equally as large. Lorah introduced me and I found, to my amazement, that it was Alton Kin- namon and Rose Loeffler. Alton surely had changed. W had quite a talk about our good times at M. H. S. Roy Bell and Elena Rav are the light house keepers on Stuart Tredway’s pond. They had guided many a ship to safety. Velma Tripp and Berneta Myers were selling the famous Tripp- Myers powder, which was famous for its ability in making slim peo- ple fat and fat people thin. While reading the society page in the “Metamora Record,” I read that Mr. and Mrs. Junior Linehan had ’”st arrived from Europe and would be at their home on 1826 West Ma n St. I called at their home and found that Mrs. Lineh' was no other than my old friend and pal, Meredyth Gormley. June Strong was the cheer leader for Vassar college and was making quite a hit. Robert Tuttle and Lucile Tred- way were on the Chautauqua cir- cuit. Robert plays the flute and Lucile is his accompanist. Clinton Ford and Lavern Moss- ing keep a store at Berkey. They sell everything from safety pins to radios. Garland Keith and Mayola Ott are famous for their Vaudeville stunts. They are now working for Garland’s uncle at Keith’s theatre. Marguerite Welch and Esther Ries are now happily settled in the vicinity of Metamora. They mar- ried the gentlemen who were greatly attached to them all through their high school days, namely, Wallace Ries and Earl Cruzen. Sam Sullivan and LaVern Wright keep a bathhouse situated on the Ten Mile creek. The notice rbove the door read as follows: “Bathing Suits, for rent or for s:le.” Veronica Ford and Etheldra Scheuer have a beauty parlor cn East Main. I hey give marcels and haircuts to bald headed men and are famous for their hair restorer. This is guaranteed to grow hair in six years or you get your money back. Florence Stanton is the very compet- ent matron of the P.itz Hotel. To my surprise I learned that Vera Wetring is acting as a missionary to the darkest part of Africa, while Malcolm Linehan is the most famous lawyer of Caraghar. lie has never failed to win a case for his clients. As 1 had heard about every one of my old class mates except Isabel Woodward, I was only too glad to hear that she was the world’s gre-'test radio announcer. She is now announcing for station W. W. J. I then left Linehans, thinking of all the pleasant Memories which had been brought ba-k. to try to persuade the people of Metamora to buy my guaran- tetd stockings at fifty cents a pair. 21 CLASS OF 1928 Top Row: Ruth ( roikett, Mildred Langenderfer, John Ford, Howard Haas, Ollie Pifer, Bemeta Bettin er, Celma Crockett. Belle Bassett. Middle Row:—Norma Miller Matilda Dugas, Gladys Welch, Leslie Ott, Eugene Meach, Lillian Kahle, Berneta Wotring Seated.—Eiva Gunn, I ota Ottgen, Harold Buck, Merlin Gleckle r, Laura Swambarger Ella Marvin John Tripp M E T A M () R A HIGH S ( H () () L “GLEE CLUB” Top Row:—Elena Ray, Frieda Wright, Lueile Tredway, pirnist, Isabel Woodward, Beryl Tredway, Miss Jensen, Instructor, Celma Crockett, Berneta Bettinger, June Strong, Ethel Kinnamon. Second Row:—Cecelia Ford, Winifred Gormley, Kathryn Mohr, Mildred Langendsrfer, Marguerite Welch, Belle Bassett, Parline Wotring, Vera Wotring, Bessie Hudick, Etha Nichols, Elva Gunn. Third Row:—Florerce Stanton, La Vern Wright, Meredyth Gormley, Harriet Thomp- son, Helen Sanderson, Leolla Schaffer. Marion Wright, Velma Bamaby, Gladys Welch, Mayola Ott, Lavem Mossing, Opal Irwin, Esther Ries Seated:—Florence Tredwav, Lillian Wotrin?. Rosemary Wright, Norma Miller, Velma Tripp, Etheldra ScheueT, Burnetta Wotring, Elizabeth Sanderson, Marjorie Taylor, Lillian Kahle, Lorah Gormley, Viola Ford. Our Glee Club fT HE Girl’s Glee Club of M. H. S. has progressed, rapidly under the supervision of Miss Jensen. They have not only improved their ability to sing but also the number of members has more than doubled. Although the girls have been practicing and learning many dif- ferent songs they have appeared in public but once. They helped Miss Jensen make a success of a small operetta, given by the seventh and eighth grades, by singing a few Christmas Carols. At the present time the Glee Club girls, with the help of a num- ber of boys, are working on an aperetta, “Miss Cherryblossom,” and hope to be able to make a wonderful success of it. Miss Lueile Tredway has gladly helped the Glee Club by playing the ac- companiment . for them. 23 THE M E T E OR CLASS OF 1929 Top Row:—Ethel Kinnamon, Ilarland Welch, Loella Schaffer, Beryl Scheuer, Harold Schmitz, Percy Carr, Francis Watson, Harriet Thompson, Cloise Bell, Winifred Gormley. Second Row:—Dormal Iff land, Opal Irwin, Bessie Hudick, Hazen Bilor, Kathryn Mohr, Cecelia Ford, Fredia Wright, Etha Nichols, Kenneth Mohler. Seated:—Dale Ford, Florence Tredway, Milford Scheuer, Marjorie Taylor, Andrew Smitz, Rcsemary Wright, Lillian Wotring, Viola Ford, Clifford Fillinger ME T A MORA HIGH SCHOOL Top Row:—Harland Welch, Garland Keith, Jerome Simon, Elmer Welch, Howard Tredway, Roy Bell. Second Row:—Mr. Cochran, coach, Leslie Ott, Paul Tripp, Clinton Ford, Malcolm Linehan, John Ford, Loyal Woodward, Mr. Vannorsdall, coach. Seated:—Almond Crockett, Harold Wright, Ollie Pifer, Hart Schwen, Sam Sullivan, Junior Linehan Foot Ball OR the first time in her his- tory Metamora High School was represented on the gridion with a football team in the year 1925. Those pigskin war- riors of the M. H. S. who donned the football toggery of the “Orange and Black” not only went to play football but also to romp home from every game undefeat- ed. Ollie Pifer, a sophomore and quarter back on the team, was elected captain of our winning ag- F ilM gregation. The first game was scheduled with Swanton at Metamora on September 25. Because our coach, Mr. Vannorsdall, was formerly a teacher and athletic director at Swanton, they came over to take home a victory, but in the first quarter Fulback Keith crossed their goal line for the only touch- down of the game and the visitors took their leave tasting a 6 to u defeat. t On October 9 Monclova was our 25 THE METEOR visitor and also our victim as Crockett and Simon each made a touchdown and we were credited with our second victory—12 to 0 We journeyed to Holland on Oc- tober 16 and overwhelmed the Hollanders by a score 25 to 6. Halfback Crockett made four touchdowns in this game. Conditions looked gloomy against Lamberville on October 20 as we were playing with a changed lineup but our “Orange and Black” boys came from behind, and when the final whistle blew we were on the long end of a 12 to 6 score. The hardest game off the season proved to be with Swanton on October 29, and the result was a scoreless tie. Captain Ollie Pifer suffered a broken collar bone and had to leave the game not to re- turn for football during the re- mainder of the season. Captain Keith now led our team against Holland at Metamora November 6, and as pictures were being taken while the boys were in action every player wanted to “show off” and we “whitewashed” the visitors 40 to 0. On November 13 we journeyed to Monclova for the last game of the season and we annexed our sixth victory 36 to 0. Our successful football season has passed which shows Crockett to be our biggest scorer, collecting 13 of the 21 touchdowns and mak- ing 79 of the 131 points for Meta- mora. Our opponents made two touchdowns for 12 points. The following list comprises the regulars of our fighting squad: Center, Bell; Guards, Sullivan and Schwen; Ends, Welch and Tripp; Halfbacks. Crockett and Simon; F u 1 b a c k, Keith ; Quarterback, Captain Pifer; Tackles, Wright and Linehan. Every sport has its draw-backs and our football team suffered the loss of a player before a week’s practice was held, as Clinton Ford suffered a broken limb; Ollie Pifer suffered a broken collar Done at Swanton and was forced out of the remainder of the games. Simon nursed bruised ligamenls in one leg and was taken out of several games and w-as kept out of the en- tire game against Lamberville. Keith carried an injured shoulder throughout the season but kept in the games. The team will also lose four regulars by graduation. Metamora, 6—Swanton, 0 Metamora, 12—Monclova, 0 Metamora, 25—Holland, 6 Metamora, 12—Lambertville, 6 Metamora, 0—Sw-anton, 0 Metamora, 40—Holland, 0 Metamora, 36—Monclova, 0 Total 131 12 TOUCHDOWNS Crockett .................. n Keith ..................... 4 Simon ..................... 2 E. Welch................... 3 H. Welch .................. l 21 EXTRA POINTS Keith ..................... 4 Crockett .................. l 5 26 M E T A M O R A HIGH S C H O () L Standing:—Loyal Wocdward, Almord Crockett, Malcolm Linehan, Howard Tredway, Mr. Vannorsdall, coach. Seated:—Elmer Welch, Clinton Ford, Harold Wright, Ollie Pifer, Garland Keith. Basket Ball ASKETBALL, unlike foot- ball is an old sport in our school and we should try to make it more of a success. We can boast of two players, Crockett and Wright, who had four years of experience on the first teams. The other three reg- ulars, Welch. Keith and Pifer have all had experience. The girls also showed a champ- ionship team as they had seven ex- perienced players, one of whom saw four years of basketball also. Elmer Welch, left forward, and Beryl Tredway, center, were elect- ed to captain the first two teams of boys and girls and last but not least, Malcolm Linehan, center, had the same honor on the Re- serve quintet. Our long schedule started on December 8, and our two first teams easily defeated the Church of Christ team of Adrian, but our Reserves lost. Coach Vannorsdall thought it not too eraly to start the campaign with highly respected schools and Central Catholic sent their two first teams here only to be defeat- ed by our boys and girls. 27 THE METEOR On December 18 our two first team squads easily downed Lam- bertville but the second team again came out on the short end oi the score. During the Christmas vacation games were played with the Alum- ni and our boys played one of the hardest games of the season to defeat the Alumni boys by the score of 28 to 25. The high school girls easily won. On New Years night we jour- neyed to Fayette and split a double bill with the Fayette boys, the varsity team of M. H. S. win- ning. Our quintet of boyc made a lasting impression at the Y. M. C. A. when they tangled with Wood- ward Teck of Toledo. However, they were defeated 25 to 23. Nothing unusual happened from this time until the tournament at Delta except that our first team was the victim of the Bowling Green Freshmen at Bowling Green The Reserves won their first game from Delta and the first team also won two games from Wauseon, a Class A team. We were able to bring both cups from the Delta tournament, neither team being seriously threatened by their opponents. The boys won from Delta, Arch- bold and Fayette and the girls from Lyons and Swanton. The boys went down to their third defeat at Adrian on March 5, being nosed out by a or.e point margin. Both boys teams were victorious in their games with Fayette the following night. This was the second victory for the Reserves. Lyons was represented here on March 9 with three teams and closed our home season by losing three games to M. H. S. On March 12 we travelled to Bowling Green for a two day tournament. On the morning of March 12 we defeated West Unity 23 to 15 and at night won over Bloomdale 24 to 10. On the morn- ing of March 13, we tripled the score on Calvert of Tiffin for our third victory, 24 to 8. In the after- noon we took on one of the most popular clubs at the tournament in St. Wendelin’s of F o s t o r i a. Through errors on the part of some of our boys we lost this game by one basket and were elim- nated from the tournament. Basketball manifested itself to be a successful sport this year as our first team claims twenty-one victories to its four defeats. The Reserves were victorious in three contests, lost eight and tied one. The girls were the most fortunate as they kept their percentage at one hundred. The first team next year will have to be built around Keith, Pifer and Ford as the other five players graduate. The girls are however again fortunate in losing only three players. GAMES Metamora Meta mora Metamora Metamora Metamora Metamora Metamora Metamora Metamora 1st | 45 I 34 32 28 ' 37 23 | 27 40 21 2nd Girls 1st 2nd ( 4 50 Church of Christ . .. ... I 15 24 48 Central Catholic ... .. | 11 13 21 Lambertville 19 16 Alumni 9 Fayette 21 Woodward Teck .... .. ' 25 i 8 Wauseon 1 33 ' 1 9 Delta 11 ! ii Warseon ... 1 14 1 23 ] 24 15 12 28 META MORA HIGH SCHOOL Standing:—Mr. Vannorsdall, coach, Howard Haas, Sam Sullivan, Elmer Welch, Clinton Ford, Howard Tredway, Loyal Woodward. Seated:—Paul Tripp, Jerome Simon. Harold Wright, Junior Linehan, Ollie Pifer Garland Keith. BASKET BALL GAMES—Continued 50 7 36 Swanton 6 7 1 39 5 Lyons 14 6 I Metamora 54 13 Delta 17 8 I Swanton 17 Bowling Green 19 13 13 Sylvania 6 27 Delta 10 33 Archbold 17 42 Fayette 14 22 Lyons 28 Swanton Metamora 27 i Adrian 28 49 17 Fayette 24 8 I 44 13 Lyons 17 8 23 West Unity 15 Metamora 24 Bloomdale 10 24 Calvert 8 Metamora 12 St. Windlen’s 14 1 29 Base Ball THE METEOR FTF.R producing a win- ning football team and a county championship bas- ketball team, Coach Vannorsdall called the candidates for the base- ball nine. The firsat game of the season was played with Swanton on April 16. Owing to the fact that Keith was injured in an automobile accident a few weeks before the game he was unable to catch. The game started with Simon in the box for Metamora and Pifer re- ceiving him. Not much excite- ment was created as Simon would yield only three hits for Swanton and with Pifer working in stylish form with him, the high school won their first game 11 to 2. Simon, in letting the visitors down with three hits pitched a wonder- ful game, stricking out eleven, but had the misfortune to give free passes to three. Linehan was the leading clouter getting two hits in four chances. On April 23 we played Adrian here with a changed lineup as Welch and Keith were ineligible to play with the high school the re- mainder of the season. Pifer was left to work behind the plate with Haas handling the hot corner left vacant by Welch. Simon was again stingy in giving hits and Adrian collected only three safe swats off him. But Roma again showed signs of wildness which undoubtedly cost him the game. He had two wild pitches which Jet in two runs and also let in two runs when he threw over the first baseman’s head twice. The final score was 6 to 4. Linehan kept his batting average at 500 when he clouted out two hits in this game. Lineup: Simon, p. Pifer, c. Linehan, lb. Ford, 2b. Haas, 3b. H. Welch, ss. Wright, If. Sullivan, cf Woodward, rf. 30 META MORA HIGH SCHOOL Standing:—Opal Irwin, June Strong, Isabel Woodward, Bessie Hudick, Harriet Thompson, Miss Jensen, coach. Seated:—Velma Bamaby, Lucile Tredway, Beryl Tredway, Celnia Crockett, Helen Sanderson. 31 THE METEOR METAMORA’S SONG BIRDS Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again After A While .................... In the Land of Jack and Jill...... Always ........................... Oh! Harold ....................... Anybody Seen My Baby.............. Thanks For the Buggy Ride......... That Certain Party................ Yearning ......................... Sitting on Top of the World....... I Love My Baby ..................... Then I’ll Be Happy................ Sweet Child....................... Prisoner’s Song .................. Show Me the Way To Go Home........ Oh! How I Miss You Tonight........ By the Light of the Stars......... When You and I Were Seventeen Eukulele Lady..................... Loves Old Sweet Song.............. I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles....... When You and I Were Young, JIMMY My Daddy Rocks Me ................ What’ll I Do ..................... Sometime? ........................ All Alone ........................ Ah! Ha! .......................... Down By the Old Mill Stream....... Yes! Sir That’s My Baby........... Longing .......................... Alma Mater ....................... Smiles ..........'................ Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean....... Let the Bumble Bee Be............. Let the Rest of the World Go By .... Let Me Call You Sweetheart........ Truly I Do........................ Kiss Me Again .................... Dreams of Long Ago................ Remember.......................... Pal of My Cradle Days............. When the One You Love, Loves You . Honey Girl ....................... Stars and Stripes Forever ........ Till We Meet Again................ .................Mr. Gordon ................. Velma B. ................Ollie Pifer .................Mr. Kinner ............... Miss Jensen ............... Howard Petee ...............Garland Keith ............Almond Crockett ............. Miss Murphy ...........Helen Sanderson ............ JuniorLinehan ............Beryl Tredway ............. Elmer Welch ............. Hart Schwen .............Mr. Vannorsdall ...............June Strong .............Jerome Simon Harold Wright and Lucille S. ............Celma Crockett ..........Alton Kinnamon ............. Mainard Klein ...............Freida Sloan ............ LucileTredway .......... Francis Watson ............. Belle Bassett ......... Howard Tredway ....... Elizabeth Sanderson ............Marguerite W. ............Malcom Linehan ............ Lora Gormley ............... Paul Tripp ......... Loyal Woodward .......Mayola and Laverne .............Freshmen Class ........Isabelle Woodward ..............Sam Sullian .............Marion Wright ........ Meredyth Gormley ............... Elene Ray ................The Faculty ...............Cloise Bell ............. Leota Ottgen ............... Opal Irwin .............. Mr. Domire .............SENIOR CLASS 32 METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL A Bit of Humor Beryl Tredway: “My but that child is badly spoiled.” Velma Barnaby: “O, go on with you.” Beryl T.: “Well if you don’t believe me go and see what that steam roller just did to it.” Sam Sullivan: “Did she say anything dove-like about me.” June Strong: “Yes, she said you were pigeon toed.” Mildred Langenderfer: “You sit on every joke I give you.” Alton Kinnamon: Well, I wouldn’t if there was any point to them.” Almond Crockett: “Hello, where did you get that black eye ?” Harold Wright: “Oh! it was only a sweetheart’s quarrel.” Almond C.: “Sweetheart’s quarrel! Your girl didn’t give you that, did she?” Harold W.: “No it was her other sweetheart.” Miss Murphy: “Are you in fa- vor of women taking part in public nffciirs ? Elmer Welch: “It’s all right if you really want the affairs public.” Hart Schwen: “Do you know why Chemistry is like love?” Lucille Sullivan: “No.” Hart S.: “Because you make lots of experiments.” Waiter (to newly wed): Is there anything else?” Walter Taylor: “Yes, a honey- moon salad.” Waiter: “And what is a honey- moon salad, sir?” Walter: “Lettuce alone.” Lorah Gormley: “A little bird told me you were going to buy me a diamond broach for my birth- day.” Jerome Simon: “It must have been a little cuckoo.” Mr. Kinner: “What is steam?” Dale Ford: “It’s water gone crazy with the heat.” Boys.............Books Girls............Looks Books..... Neglected Flunk.........Expected Miss Jensen: “Your answer is as clear as mud.” Mayola Ott: “Well that covers the ground.” Doctor: “Have you any organic trouble?” Junior Linehan: “No. Doc, I can’t even carry a tune.” Harold Buck: “I threw a kiss at Celma Crockett to-day.” Howard Petee: “What did she say?” Harold B.: “She said I wasn t much of a business man if I couldn’t furnish a delivery system. Clinton Ford: “Say, you going to be busy this evening?” Marion Wright: “No, I’m not.’ Clinton F.: “Then you won’t be tired in the morning, will you ?” Elmer Welch: “Can I kiss you?” Velma Tripp: “I don’t know. Most fellows have been able to. ” 33 THE MET EOtt June Strong: “Oh! that bull is coming right towards us! What shall we do?” Alton Kinnamon: “Don’t stand there doing nothing; come and help me climb this tree.” Miss Jensen: “Billie, tell me what it is when I say “I love you love, he loves—” Billie Acker: “It’s one of those triangles where somebody gets shot.” Husband: “Elizabeth, here’s a hair in the pie crust.” Wife: “Looks like one of yours, Howard, it must have come off the rolling pin.” Mr. Vannorsdall: “Why did the ancients believe the world to be flat?” John Ford: “Cause they didn’t have any school globes to prove it round.” Ollie Pifer: “That piece your daughter is playing sounds like Hell—” Mrs. Tredway: “I am shocked to hear you use such language! What do you mean?” Ollie: , “I was going to say when you interrupted me, that it sounded like a composition of Heller, the great German piano virtuoso. Sleivht of Hand Indian, jailed, bites off ear and finger. Try This One Miss Jensen: “How do you make your cakes so light? Can you give me the receipt?” Miss Murphy: “Oh‘ that’s easy, but I can’t give you the receipt.'I made it out of my head.” Harland Scheuer: “Did you ever take chloroform?” Lucile Tredway: “No, who teaches it?” Mr. Kinner: “Did it take you all this time to come to class?”' Ollie Pifer: “No sir, my teacher neld me.” Mr. Kinner: “Rather old for that, Ollie.” Hart Schwen (visiting a hospi- tal) : “I came to see how my friend Joe was getting along.” Nurse: “Why he’s getting along fine; he is convalescing now.” Hart: “Well I’ll just sit down and wait ’till he’s through.” Loyal Woodward (romatically) “How can I live without you ?” Lucille Sullivan: “Much cheap- „ 99 r Mr. Kinner (after scowling at Paul Tripp’s report) “My boy, do you know that when George Washington was your age, he was at the head of his class?” Paul T.: “Yes sir, and when he was your age, he was president of the United States.” Talk not of Worthy Seniors, speak not of Freshmen green Even mention ot the Juniors, Till you have the Sophomores seen Mr. Vannorsdall (in Junior His- tory) “Where is the most suitable place to hold the World’s Fair?” Garland Keith: “In your arms” Mr. Vannorsdall: “Order, please.” Howard Tredway: “An egg sandwich.” 34 META MOKA HIGH S C HOOL Domestic Science Class. 35 THE METEOR Society Events A Get-to-Gether Party In order that every one should be acquainted with his neighbor a get-to-gether party was planned. This party took place at the ball diamond on the evening of Septem- ber 23rd, 1925. When every one had arrived the fun started. The first stunt was a snake dance. As this was some- thing new everyone enjoyed it. After playing a few more games Mr. Gordon led the group in a few songs and yells. To bring the evening to a cli- max weiners and marshmallows were roasted over a big fire and plenty of cider was served. Every- one then left feeling thoroughly acquainted with his schoolmates and teachers. The Country Gentleman Party On Friday evening, October 2nd, a party was given in the Metamora high school for the M. H. S. pupils and faculty. This party was the annual celebration of the campaign conducted by the Curtis Publish- ing Company. The name of the party was “A Trip to the Moon.” The stunts which were performed were very unique such as a stiff legged march, broom-stick races, clothspin races and “riding in an aeroplane,” and were enjoyed by everyone. After the games were over cider and doughnuts were served. Everyone left the building feeling happy after having such a good time. The Freshman Reception On the afternoon of October 8, 1925 the Freshmen received invi- tations to the “initiation” which was to be given in their honor by the Sophomores, Juniors and Sen- iors on the following evening October 9, 1925. The Freshmen looked forward to the evening with awe and sus- picion. When the Freshmen arrived they were taken to separate rooms where they were conspiciously dressed by an appointed committe. The various stunts then followed. Every one of the FVeshmen were made to do stunts of some nature and nearly all of them were good sports and enjoyed their part al- most as much as the audience.. The most exciting event occured when Bessie Hudick refused to do as she was asked whereupon she was placed in “stocks” after much struggling on her part. Dale Ford and Clifford Fillingcr ware made to box blindfolded which resulted in a tie. A number of other minor stunts were performed, after which “shot gun” pictures were taken of the beloved “Freshmen.” Then to the delight of the Freshmen refreshments were serv- ed by the Sophomores. After bidding adieu to the upper classmates and feeling less hilar- ious than earlier in the evening our little guests departed for their homes properly chaperoned. The Junior Class Party The Junior class and a few of their friends gathered at the home off La Verne Wrieht Friday even- ing, October 30th, to enjoy a Hallowe’en party. When they entered every thing looked real spooky for the lights were turned low and bright Hal- lowe’en colors were everywhere. Various games, such as are played on such a night, were enjoyed by 36 MET A MORA HIGH SCHOOL everyone. One of the most inter- esting features of the party was the square dance in which every- one took a part. To help make the evening en- joyable popcorn, candy, cider and apples were near at hand. Just before the guests departed light Hallowe’en refreshments were served. Everyone then left to pick their weary way homeward. “The Trial of Santa Claus” The operetta, “The Trial of Santa Claus” given in the auditor- ium Wednesday evening December 23rd, was well attended. This wax given by the Junior high school under the supervision of Miss Jen- sen. To help Miss Jensen the Girl’s Glee Club sang a few Christmas Carols. Everyone present enjoyed both the operetta and the songs. High School Christmas Party Following the operetta o f December 23rd, the members of the high school gathered at the auditorium to be entertained by the Faculty. Several days before this names were exchanged at school for Christmas gifts. These gifts could be seen wrapped up in Christmas paper on a small tree on the stage. After a few games were played the gifts were distributed. Every- one was able to laugh when these were opened. W’hen the gifts were all opened and put away ice cream and cake were served. The Junior Play After much hard work the Jun- iors announced their plav, “Wel- come Home Jimmy.” This play was presented to a full house on the evening of March 4th, 1926. The play was the type that keeps the audience attentive and exciting and it was well rendered by the Juniors. Between the second and third act of the play Jerome Simon ap- peared before the crowd and gave i humorous reading entitled, “Mr. Brown’s Hair Cut.” Junior Class Party On Thursday evening, March 25, 1926, the Juniors with several of the members of the other three classes met at the home of Mere- dyth Gormley to spend an evening of fun. One of the guests made very unique appearances by knocking on the door. When someone was kind enough to open the door, they entered on a large velocipede. Of course you all know this was a Freshman. When all the guests had arrived games were started and fun was found everywhere. Some of the guests also danced. Many laugh- ter promoting stunts were per- formed by several of the boys present. After a full evening of fun ice cream and cake were served which pleased everyone. The guests then left for their various homes feeling happier than when they left them. Theatre Party Upon hearing of Mantell’s ar- ival in Toledo it w-as arranged that those who desired to were to go to Toledo on April 7th to see this famous actor in Hamlet. As it was a very dismal night we all tried to make it less dismal by singing various popular songs. When we finally reached the Auditorium Theatre we made our way to our seats. The play was very good and everyone enjoyed it. As we went in the school bus we made our way to its parking place through the pouring rain. After running all over town we stopped at a small restaurant for light refreshments. With the air ring- ing with many tunes the way home seemed rather short. 37 THE METEOR Course of Study JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7th Grade Arithmetic English History Science Geography 9th Odd Y ears English R. Algebra R. Agriculture (Boys) R. Hygiene, Care of Sick Home Sanitation (Girls) R. Biology E. Latin E. 8th Grade Arithmetic English History and Civics Science Agriculture (Boys) Cooking and Sewing (Girls) Grade Even Years English R. Algebra R. General Science E. Latin E. Home Eoonomics E. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL English R. Early European Hist. R. Agriculture (Boys) R. Hygiene, Care of Sick, Home Sanitation (Girsl) R. Biology E. Latin 2 E. Shorthand English R. Modern History R. English R. American Hist, and Civics 10th Grade English R. Early European Hist. R. General Science R. Latin 2 E. Plane Geometry E. Home Economics E. Typewriting 11th Grade English R. Modern History R. (see electives below) 12th Grade English R. American Hist, and Civics (see electives below) Electives for Jniors and Seniors Requirements for Graduation AlgeLra 2 and Solid Gcom. Commercial Arithmetic Manual Arts % Mechanical Drawing % Economics R—Required Subject. E— Elective Subject. Half Unit. Glee Club work is offered in the High school. Credit is given for same. To graduate each student shall be re- quired to have completed sixteen units. In the sixteen units there must be selected two majors of three units each and two minors of two units each. The following will be deemed satis- factory major groups: 3 units of English 3 units of Foreign Language 3 units of Mathematics 3 units of social studies 3 units of natural science Two units from any one of the fore- going groups of studies shall constitute a minor. 38 M ETAMORA HIGH S C H O O L Congratulations Class of ’Twenty Six This is a wonderful Annual and we are proud of your work. It is a delight to support the efforts of such a group of young folks. In the years coming you will find great enjoyment in getting out the Meteor and looking over tlie pictures of old classmates, and reading of the hap- penings while at old M. H. S. Remember that we were on the job in 1926 and expect to be in 2619. We solicit the accounts of young folks while away at college. Come in and see us. The Home Savings Bank METAMORA, OHIO e o jz 2 K Compliments of Metamora Home Bakery ---Restaurant and Sodas- co ju co cn o • FH 3 CQ C D 00 Globe Stoves and Ranges 16 Years Proves There is NONE BETTER Pegg Hardware Co., Metamora, Ohio 41 All of our i Building Material and Fuel are Strictly High Class “EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING Jokes For ten cents Elmer Welch will give any who desires it a very elaborate lecture on EDUCATION- AL picture shows. For Sale—One hundred sticks of gum, already chewed. Send all orders to Harold Wright as soon as possible. Lost—One Gentleman pen. If found please return to owmer— Ella Marvin. New City Formed One of the worthy Seniors, who belongs to the typeing class, has recently discovered a new’ city in Michigan. namely, Lalamazoo, Michigan. Lets go and visit it. If any one should desire any of Calvin Coolidge’s sayings or habits apply to Mr. Gordon. for Sale—One American His- tory, book, unharmed and unused. Apply to Howard Tredway. Notice Latest dance steps taught by Lucille Sullivan and Alton Kinno- mon. Live Stock? Mr. Vannorsdall is going to send live stock through the mail— especially butter and eggs. Did you know chickens were horn instead of hatched? Mr. Vannorsdall says they are. 42 The Berkey Lumber C Grain Company A Complete Line of Builders’ Supplies Lumber, Coal Grain, Seeds Flour, Feeds Fence Post and Tile Berkey, Ohio C. G. Gormley, Mgr. Phone Richfield 32 John R. Mossing COMPLIMENTS CARAGHAR, OHIO —of— Biehl Malone Let us do business together FUNERAL DIRECTORS so it will be A PLEASURE as well as a profit. Metamora, Ohio See Seeley and Save! Phone No. 19 L- J. Scheuer —Dealer in— LIVE STOCK POULTRY BEFORE furnishing your home don’t fail to see F. A. SEELEY. He carries a complete stock of FURNITURE. Metamora, Ohio 44 Metamora Hardware jjvjmv vvM vwwyMWM mwummvAW S?S555f5vWKw JWAVAVgSW MVMVW.VAV.W When in Need of GENERAL HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS —CALL ON US— R. J. Finn For— REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS COMPLIMENTS —of— A. B. Thompson Nelson A. Kahle Phone 13-L FARMS TOWN PROPERTY 45 THE METEOR Jokes For Sale—One Ford car with piston ring: two rear wheels, and one front spring; Has no fenders, seat or plank; burns lots of gas; hard to crank; carburetor busted half way through; engine missing; hits on two. Three years old four in the spring. Has shock ab- sorbers and every thing. . Radiator busted; sure does leak, differen- tials dry; you can hear them squeak. Ten spokes missing, front all bent. Tires blowed out. Ain’t worth a cent. Got lots of speed; will run like the deuce; Burns either gas or tobaco juice. Tires all off; been run on the rim. But a darn good Ford for the shape its in. Apply: Mr. Gordon Several of the students have found the country lanes very pleas- ant in the afternoon of a spring day. “Remember,” said a serious friend,” your school is calling you” “I know that” replied Miss Murphy, but different parts of the school are calling me different things. Teacher: “If a man committed murder in England where would he be today?” Harold (suddenly waking up) ‘Getting his feet warm or eating Chop Suey. Alcohol affects a man’s brain, if he has any, if not, it affects his legs. INSURANCE All Kinds - “Feel Secure-—We’ll Insure. ” TREDWAY MALONE Metamora, Ohio 46 Safety and Service Our Motto ------o------ We are prepared to handle any line of Banking Service, and we solicit your patronage. Our membership in the Federal Reserve System and also being un- der state supervision, assures com- plete safety -o- Member Federal Reserve System The Farmers and Merchants Bank Company METAMORA, OHIO The Bank on the Corner State Depository Cars Trucks Tractors Reeck Motor Sales LINCOLN FORDSON Authorized Sales and Service METAMORA, OHIO Phone No. 25 Service that Satisfies E. H. Ritchey General Merchandise METAMORA, OHIO We’re Proud of our HIGH SCHOOL and its STUDENTS AND TEACHERS also THIS JOB OF PRINTING Record Publishing Company METAMORA, OHIO Jokes Mr. Vannorsdall (while explain- ing the terms synthetic and analy- tic in Physics class) “If someone gave you a pumpkin pie and told you to find out what it was made up of, how would you go about it?” Beryl T.: “Eat it.” For Sale—Mens 55c hose—39c per pair. Leather palms, canvass backs, and gauntlet shades. Give your orders to Junior Linehan. Attention Please Latest discoveries in love mak- ing displayed by Howard Tred- way and Elizabeth Sanderson. Buy your tickets early. As we Seniors are leaving we wish to warn the Junior girls that they are too big to be playing with the Freshmen during school hours. The Average College Man’s College Year Decides to be an engineer. Hears of hard life and struggles of en- gineers. Decides to become a lawyer. Observes work of law students on huge law’ books. De- cides to become an architect; it is nothing but drawing, he reasons. Sees students work hours and hours drafting. Decides to become a doctor. Sees eight years of work- ahead of him before he can become a licensed physician. Decides to become a business man. Observes students poring over statistics and charts for hours at a time. Decides to become newspaper man. Hears tales of all night work on morning papers. Decides not to specialize. Graduates and starts in office as office boy. 50 We specialize in HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Let Us Outfit You Right THE Athletic Supply Company 520 Adams Toledo, Ohio 2 Stores 1726 N. High Columbus, Ohio E. M. Sanders Groceries Dry Goods Notions Boots and Shoes Geo. L. Smith Interior Decorator and Finisher I Metamora, Ohio Phone 15 Phone No. 1 TRY ENAMEL KOTE CLEAN FLAME CLEAN KETTLES CLEAN KITCHEN Cooks Like City Gas .handle SCo£‘ts HARDWARE H4r fc v CX MRAJST ' Sylvan ia COMPLIMENTS —OF— State Line Oil Co. METAMORA, OHIO COMPLIMENTS —OF— Klein Bros. RELIABLE RADIO DEALERS METAMORA, OHIO 53 The Metamora Elevator Co. Metamora, Ohio Try Us For QUALITY AND SERVICE GRAIN, HAY, FEED, SEED AND CROCKERY S. L. RICE, Manager COMPLIMENTS OF The Whiteville Elevator F. B. NACHTRIEB Whiteville, Ohio 54 Any Car is a Better Car if nothing but TEXACO GASOLINF THE VOLATILE GAS is ever fed to the tank: Better in mileage, up- keep, flexibility, pick-up and power. Fill up at 55 Finis We, the editorial staff of the second Annual of the Metamora High School, wish to thank all the business men who have aided us so nobly and generously. With- out their cooperation the Annual could not have been a success. We also wish to take this oppor- tunity to thank the students and Mr. Gordon, who have helped us so willingly. Although it has been no easy task to edit this Annual we have enjoyed our work. We hope it is a reflection of the work of the year and a memorial of the class of ,26. THE EDITORIAL STAFF 66 METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Autographs 67 T H E M E T E O R Autographs 58 59 60