Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1927 volume:

THE METEOR” OF 1927 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL M E T A M O R A HIGH SCHOOL METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER 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 bright. 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 M. H. S. Page three T H F METEOR EDWIN A. GORDON, Principal Pape four metamora high school (iHr. JL JV (Sorhon Principal fuhose interest and untiring efforts in our behalf Ijas giben us in- spiration to produce this copy of the jHeteor. As a token of our appreciation for l]is interest itt us, hie dedicate this (Annual to him. Pacre five THE METEOR H. H. Tredway, President; Arthur Feeback, Albert F'ashbaugh Aden Barnaby, Harry Wright Our School Board E are blessed with an unusually capable and competent school board. These men are actively engaged in the business of our town, and are willing to sacrifice their time to make this high school a bigger and better institution. The boys interested in athletics are particularly thankful for the opportunities given them, and those pupils interested in office work are grateful to the board for the opportunity to study commercial courses. Page six METAMOKA HIGH SCHOOL The Faculty ----- R. Kinner, superintendent, was welcomed into our community four years ago. Since that time he has been within a bond of friend- ship with the students and has also been a leading figure in the activities of the community. Mr. Gordon, our principal, is one of our best friends. Whenever any of us have trouble, we can always get the remedy for it from him. Miss Jensen has been with us two years. Her chief duty is the teaching of Home Economics. In the cafeteria the work was systemat- ically regulated and it was through her effort, that the children were able to obtain hot lunches. She was the boys and girls Glee Clubs instructor, and arranged for the boys and girls to show their ability in several splendid opperettas. Miss Murphy has been our commercial teacher for the past two years. The students appreciate the opportunity given them in studying courses that can be used as soon as they graduate. She is very much interested in our class activities and is acting as faculty advisor for the Junior class. Mr. Phalor is our athletic coach as well as a good teacher. His elementary and high school education was received in Westerville, Ohio. He attended Otterbein College where he received his degree, Bachelor of Arts. This is Mr. Phalor’s first year in Metamora and he has made the acquaintance of many people in the community. Mr. Phalor served two years on the U. S. S. Nevada during the war, and was a two-letter man at Otterbein in his college days. Mr. Allen is the new principal of our Junior High, and is very popular among the students of the seventh and eighth grades. He is a graduate of Flushing High school and received his degree, Bachelor of Arts, from Muskingum College. He also taught three years in Harrison County public schools. Page seven T H E M E T E ( R JESSE KINNER Superintendent Ohio State University Mathematics Agriculture Latin MABLE R. MURPHY Office Training School, Columbus English 1-2 Commercial Studies HAROLD E. PHALOR Ot'terbein College History Geography Arithmetic Page eight METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL EDWIN A. GORDON Principal Cornell University English 3-4 Latin History Economics ASTRID M. JENSEN Hillsdale College Music Household Arts English MAINARD C. ALLEN Musking-m College Biology Physics Manual Arts General Science Page nine THF METEOR ROY BELL ...................... “Bell” Little but mighty. Member of Glee Club 2 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class play 3 FERN DENNIS ................ “Dennis” Boys! Boys! Gaze upon the hand- work of nature Entered M. H. S. 1926 Member of Glee Club 4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society CLINTON FORD ............... “Kitchen” He is tied to at least a dozen apron strings Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Baseball Team 3-4 Member of Basketball Team 3-4 Member of Class Play 3-4 VERONICA FORD .......... “Ronnie” Joys not Boys Entered M. H. S. 1924 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Page ten METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL FREDDIE GARNER ........ “Fred” Don’t trouble trouble ’til trouble troubles you Entered M. H. S. 1926 Member of Minervian Literary Society LORAH GORMLEY..........“Lordy” I have found my Roma Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Vice President of Class Member of Class Play 4 MEREDYTH GORMLEY ........... .................... “Merrie” Beware! Big boys. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Class Play 3-4 GARLAND KEITH ......... “Peck Once in a while he studies but these periods are few and far between Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member cf Lincoln Literary Scciety Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Basketball Team 1-2-3-1 Member of Baseball Team 1-2-3-4 Member of Class Play 4 Page eleven THE METEOR Page twelve ALTON KINNAMON ..“Cinnamon’ A sweet attractive kind of grace. Member of Glee Club 3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society ROSE LOEFFLER ........... “Rosy” Her hand is won. The game’s just begun. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Lincoln Literary Society JUNIOR LINEHAN ........... “June” Greater men than I have lived but I doubt it. Member of Glee Club 3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Baseball Team 1-2-3-4 Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class Play 3-4 MALCOLM LINEHAN .... “Mack” He shall sail a very rough sea, but a doctor he shall be. Member of Glee Club 4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Football Team 3 Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class Play 4 MET AM ORA HIGH SCHOOL LAVERN MOSSING ............ “Vem” A live wire never gets stepped on. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Glee Club 3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Librarian 4 Member of Class Play 3-4 BERETA MYERS .............. “Mary” A splendid student and a faithful friend. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Class Play 4 MAYOLA OTT ................. “Mo” She’ll dance o’er lifes hardships happy and carefree. Entered H. H. S. 1925 Member of Glee Club 3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Class Play 4 ELENA RAY ..................... “Lena” With virtues both great and small, her pranks top them all. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class Play 3-4 Page thirteen THE METEOR ESTHER RIES ................. “Etter” It’s surely a puzzle, we can’t see how she does it. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society ETHELDRA SCHEUER ...“Toots” She once said “yes,” for now she wears a ring. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Librarian 3 Member of Class Play 4 JEROME SIMON .............. “Roma All the work or none. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Glee Club 3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Basketball Team 4 Member of Baseball Team 3-4 President of the Class Editor-in-chief of Annual Member of Class Play 3-4 Manager of the three athletic teams FLORNECE STANTON ......... “Flo” Diligence has its reward, she is an “A” student. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Treasurer of Class Page fourteen METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL JUNE STRONG ............... “Chuck” Both faithful and patient. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Basket Ball Team 3-4 Member of Class Play 3-4 SAM SULLIVAN ............. “Sammie” This is a fickle, fickle world full of funny girls. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Football Team 3-4 Member of Baseball Team 3-4 WALTER TAYLOR ............... “Taylor” Slow but sure. Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class Play 4 LUCILE TREDWAY .......... “Cile” I walk to school, then the school walks home with me. Pianist for Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Orchestra 2-3 Member of Class Play 4 Page fifteen THE METEOR Pa ire sixteen VELMA TRIPP .................. “Sitter” Silence is life’s greatest virtue. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society ROBERT TUTTLE .............. “Bobby” He that builds beneath the stars builds too low. Entered M. H. S. 1925 Member of Glee Club 4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Orchestra 3 MARGUERITE WELCH ..“Maggie” She rides in a Buick to and fro. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society ISOBEL WOODWARD ...“Midge” Quite a wizard when all’s told. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL VERA WOTRING .......... “Verie” “Sweets to the Sweet,” says she. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Class Play 4 LA VERN WRIGHT ............ “Vem” A wee Sma’ voice. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Lincoln Literary Society MARIAN WRIGHT............ “Mayme” I love but one, an athlete. Member of Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Member of Minervian Literary Society Secretary of Class Member of Editorial Staff Member of Class Play 3-4 HARLAND SCHEUER ......... “Hi” “Independent ever, neutral never.” Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Glee Club 1-2 Page seventeen THF METEOR Senior Class Prophecy ... HILE living in Arabia, I became very lonesome and wondered W where all my classmates of M. H. S. had wandered. My good friend Sheik Bouakas advised me to visit an oracle. So dressed like a private individual, without arms or attendants, I set out on the itinerary on a docile Arabian steed. I journeyed onward until I found the Oracle of Deep Dell. He was sitting by a stone well watching the bubbles rise and vanish in the water. Is®} “My Lord Cadi,” said I, “I come hither from a distant country, vrith the intentions of finding the where-abouts of my former classmates.” Having made me repeat this statement, and having reflected for a moment, the Cadi said, “Leave the papyrus containing the names of your classmates and return to-morrow. On the morrow, a number of persons besides myself, who were also interested, assembled at the well to hear the Cadi’s decision. Among them were Miss Jenson and Miss Murphy. Viewing the water, the first bubbles seemed to be the shape of a fish. Junior Linehan is a diving bell. He entertains the travelers as they go to the Catalina Islands in glass boats. Lucile Tredway and Walter Taylor are running a gas station in Metamora. Lucile says to be a cousin is better than nothing. “Gentlemen perfer Blonds.” That is the reason Flo Zeegfield has chosen Esther Ries and Vera Wotring for his leading chorus girls. Ah, this time many bubbles rise and it looks as if it might have been taken from the Milky Way in the skies. No wonder Sam Sullivan and Marion Wright are now managing one of Samuel Pepys’ dairies. Robert Tuttle is their Chief Cheese Maker. Are not women the superior sex? Velma Tripp and Etheldra Scheuer have invented a devise which will shuck and put sixty peanuts in your mouth in thirty seconds. Venus must be bright in twilight, for it seems as if this bubble was formed by its rays, a stellar shape. Oh! its dear old Alton Kinnamon. He is RudolphValentino’ssuccessor, number one. He has gained great fame in stardom and is known as the “Perfect Lover.” Mrs. Alton Kinnamon, nee Meredyth Gormley is with the Metropolitan Opera Company. She is still famous for that selection, “O Promise Me.” Jerome Simon is a bachelor. Can you imagine that? He is selling one of his own products which is guaranteed to take warts off of wart- toads in thirty days. Money refunded if not satisfactory. The young people of Metamora have made Clinton Ford one of the “Whose Who in America.” He has invented an automobile which is self steering, so his wife Rose Loeffler can care for the children. Marguerite Welsh and Veronica Ford have won fame through sports. Marguerite won the “Kiddey Car” race at the Olympics and Veronica won the “Blue Ribbon,” shooting marbles at Atlantic City. Page eighteen METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL Garland Keith is a very famous dentist. He keeps the Hardwares in business buying pliers and chisels. Mayola Ott and Lavern Mossing have finally parted. Mayola is in the jungles of Africa getting monkey glands for scientific purposes. Lavern is helping her husband promote the growth of cocoanuts in Alaska. Freddie Garner is a lifeguard on Koelsch’s pond. He met his wife Isobel Woodward, when he saved her from drowning. Harland Scheuer owns a large ranch out in Utah. He says he likes the customs of the Mormans very well. June Strong is a Mannequin. Recently at the style show in Paris her sport costume consisted of green and white casha crepe with hat and hose to match. This bubble contains many small insects. Malcolm Linehan who wedded LaVern Wright April the first, is known as the “Luther Burbank of Bugalogy.” On Ten Mile Creek, where he has his beautiful studio, he claims he has discovered many freaks. Fern Dennis now lives on Long Island. She makes sauerkraut for wealthy people there. Bereta Myers and Roy Bell own dog kennels at Caraghar. They specialize in poodles. Lorah Gormley gives them Turkish baths every day. Florence Stanton, is now at the sea shore. Every oyster wc eat is first examined by her. She removes all wishbones and backbones. Feeling satisfied with the knowledge of my classmates received from the Cadi, I returned to Mecca to gather dates for the visitors who come from many islands. Senior Class History HE class of ’27 first assembled as Freshmen at the Metamora High School, September, ninteen hundred and twenty-three. The hordes of jeering upper-class men never let even the most meek and unassuming frosh pass unmolested. The program for the initial meeting was the election of officers. Balloting moved smoothly after nominations for the various offices had been made, and at the close it was found that the will of the class for the coming year had been placed in the hands of Marion Wright, president; Velma Tripp, secretary; and Elena Ray, Treasurer. On a certain day word was received from headquarters that we should assemble at M. H. S. to receive the customary reception. All of us survived. The most important social event our class launched was the Hallowe’en party at Grandpa Strong’s. “The Country Gentlemen Party” and others helped us to be happy during the year. . The next year assembly was conducted by our new principal, C. T. Vannorsdall. Miss Brinker, English teacher, and Miss Smith, Home Economics teacher, were also new members of the faculty. T1 tea Page ninteen T H F. METEOR When we met for our first meeting we found that six of our class- mates had left us but three new ones entered making our number twenty- five._ We studied our Caesar and Geometry diligently so that the following year we were ranked as Juniors. Our class totaled thirty. This year there were brought into our midst three new teachers, Mr. Gordon, English teacher, Miss Jensen, Home Economics and Music, and the commercial teacher, Miss Murphy. The Get-to-gether party at the first of the year inspired co- operation among the students and the teachers for the rest of the year. President Junior Linehan called a meeting of the Junior Class. It was decided a play should be given in order to raise the money. “Welcome Home Jimmy,” was presented to a large audience. At the next meeting the committees for the Junior Banquet were selected and plans were started for an elaborate dinner. As we sketch these previous years of our school life it seems that we may have an equal opportunity in the future of writing a history that contains such pleasant hours as these. Page twenty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL STAFF Standing:—Lorah Gormley, Lavern Mossing, Walter Taylor, Celma Crockett, Marian Wright, Elena Ray Seated:_ Roy Bell, Malcolm Linehan, Junior Linehan, Jerome Simon Page twenty-one THE METEOR Tke Staff r HK EROME Simon, Editor-in-chief, when elected last year, took as his motto “A bigger and better Annual” for 1927. This Annual proves that he has worked diligently in bringing out new ideas and the school appreciates having such a member among it’s number. Lorah Gormley, assistant editor, shares honors in making the Meteor a success. She has shown true spirit in her excellent work in helping edit this Annual. Junior Linehan, business manager, has made the Meteor a financial success in receiving the money and paying the bills. Elena Ray, has spent four successful years in our M. H. S. and favored us by writing the history of our class. She displayed a good sense of humor in prophesying a future for her classmates. Malcolm Linehan, although not an athlete, studied every phase of the games and attended most of the contests. He came to know every player on the teams. He tells us of these in the athletic section. Celma Crockett tells us in a very humorous manner of the future of her classmates. Some of them will be wonderful men and women if she is a true prophet. Walter Taylor succeded in overcoming obstacles in his path by securing many ads for the Meteor. Without him the Annual could not be what it is. Marian Wright, jokes editor, contributed greatly to the success of the Meteor with her jokes which brings back the memories of the good times in our school life. Roy Bell was often seen with his camera taking snapshots to make the Annual portray our school life better. He also collected from others who might care to contribute. Lavern Mossing has followed the school activities from day to day and tells us in the calendar the trials and successes we experienced as students of good old M. H. S. Pape twenty-two Page twenty-three CLASS OF 1928 Top Row:—Mildred Langenderfer, John Ford, Bernetta Bettinger, Helen Lechner, Ollie Pifer, Celma Crockett, Howard Petee Belle Bassett Second Row:—May Garner, John Tripp, Ruth Crockett, Harold Buck, Gladys Welch, Leslie Ott, Elva Gunn Seated:—Matilda Dugas, Norma Miller, Ella Tuttle, Laura Schamberger, Burneta Wotring, Alene Konz, Thora Berry, Lillian Kahle METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL THE METEOR Junior Class Prophecy “The cheerful sage, when solemn dictates fail, Concedes the moral counsel in a tale.” THE sun had dropped midway between the zenith, and sometimes for hours there would come a miracle of blue sky, white cloud, and yellow light, so that all the while nature was trying to give lustier life to every natural phenomenon in the lowland bluegrass down from the Cumberland Gap. With this picture in the Heavens and so many wonders about me I sat down near a lonely pine, and it was here that my thoughts turned westward once more to my former place of abode—of my classmates of M. H. S. But nature, so overwhelming in its grandeurs, and marvels, gave me a sense of drowsiness and I was soon lost to my surroundings, but in my slumber my thoughts went on and on to my class- mates, who take me first to the North, to the South, to the East, and then to the West. Lo! to my astonishment I am receiving a message thru the air over station T-Berry and the announcer in tones, deep and eloquent, pours forth in a humorous manner Bed Time Stories for the Little Tots of our Land.” This voice, though now bold was once the still, small voice of John Ford. I at once became inerested in Station T-Berry and the an- nouncer. The next message is the report of the Atlantic City Beauty contest at which the title of Miss America” is awarded to May Garner. Static fills the air and the station fades. I now see New York; my eyes follow a skyscrapper to its very top. I am lost in amazement in the attraction of a small figure scaling the steeple. Upon closer contact with the wonder I see the familiar face of Elva Gunn, the renowned “Steeple Jack.” After a few moments of chatter I strolled leisurely toward Kresge’s 5 and 10. Upon entering, sweet, soft, melodious tones fall upon my ears; Turning to find the source of this harmony, to my astonishment I see the “Second Paterewski”—Gladys Welch. The large throng of listeners push me toward the Magazine Shop. My attention is drawn to a book, Love and Romance” by Shakespeare’s rival, Ella Tuttle. I at once buy one and to my surprise the salesman is the class-midget, John Tripp. He informed me that Metamora at last has a Dance Studio where youth are taught the latest steps, “The Black Bottom,” the “Goose Glide” and the “Monroe Street,” under the graceful direction of Leslie Ott. After leaving John, I wandered slowly down the street to a ‘Wayside Inn.” I seat myself at a table and at once recognize the dainty waitress as Ruth Crockett. She leads me to the kitchen where I become interested in a short, jolly, round-faced figure, which carries an over-abundance of avoirdupois and is donned in a white Kitchen Garb. At once I make the acquaintance of Howard Petee, who in turn presents me to the proprietor. Page twenty-four META MORA HIGH SCHOOL a neatly dressed man of medium stature—who is no other than my class- mate, Harold Buck. I leave them and begin to indulge in the contents of my book, “Love and Romance.” The first story is of “Alene and her Unknown Lover.” Alene Konz—Do I know her? Yes—she was my true-blue class- mate. Disappointed in her youthful affection, she has regained her un- daunted will power and plighted her troth to another. I turn the pages to the Photogravures and see a young Miss attired in sport clothes with a tennis racket in one hand. In the other she holds a shining Silver Trophy. The winner of this is my steadfast friend, Laura Schwambarger. The scene fades. I am now at Berkey, Ohio. It is a day of merri- ment ;a Chautauqua is here, the program features the famous “Bubble Blower,” known as Eugene Meach. Another attraction for the ladies. Three Clairvoyants—Mesdames Freda Koelsch, Mildred Langenderfer, and Matilda Dugas. Wealth is flowing freely into their purses. Presto! Change! Whiteville now has a well organized Police Force under the leadership of the Mayor, Ollie Pifer, whose word is law. Now I see the plains of the middle west. As three bareback riders come galloping nearer I recognize them as Belle Bassett, Bernetta Bettinger, and Lillian Kahle. Their fame is known all over the West. The roll of the Class of 1928 is not yet complete, one individual is missing Then slowly coming toward me I see a slender, twining form; her'figure is adorned in the latest Paris gown. Helen Lechner is portrayed as a French Mannequin. The sun is sinking quietly and the sound of far distant chimes breaks the soft stillness. I awake and wander slowly down the winding road to my mountain cabin and begin to sketch the marvels of nature which He hath wrought. Page twenty-five THE MET E () R Junior Class Poem “FOUR LITTLE LANES” There are four little lanes to travel As we go through our High School life, There are four dark pathways to conquer ’Till we have won our goal, by strife. We all remember our early trials When we started our Freshmen days, How those problems of Algebra and English themes Made our minds one great maze. As Sophomores we were “just the thing” Looking down upon the Freshies dear, And boasted of the easy “snap” we had, Until we passed on to another year. Our Junior year has been full of fun, As we review the glories of the past, Our Junior play and parties, too, It’s sad that they cannot last. But there is one more lane to travel, And one more year to go, Make it full of happiness and learning, Be a friend to every foe. And when we have traveled these little lanes And out to the highways we pa:s, May we remain united forever Conquering new glories for the Class. Thora Berry Pape twenty-six -A CLASS OF 1929 ---- v ” Top Row:—Opal Irwin, Ethel Kinnamon, Mainard Klein, Beryl Scheuer, Percy Plummer, Hazen Bilor, Harland Welch, Harriet Thompson, Milford Scheuer % Second Row:—Paul Boroff, Clifford Fillinger, Dormal Iffland, Francis Watson, Harold Schmitz, Loella Schaffer, Kathryn Mohr, Pauline Wotring � Seated:—Cecila Ford, Bessie Hudick, Winifred Gormley, Lillian Wotrirg, Freda Wright, Marjorie Taylor, Florence Tredway, n Rosemary Wright 2 M H 2 X X X n n X THE METEOR Sophomore Class Poem “CLASS OF ’29” Here comes the class of ’29, Whose entire work was pronounced fine, If you should doubt it, watch our race And do your best—we’ve set the pace When Freshmen we were always the best. As we’ve been put to many a test, We love to think of those honest days, Which we will remember always. Now as the second year begins to wane, And we will be separated once again. We think of the good times, aplenty When we were Sophomores, seven and twenty. The future looms so far ahead; And we think of the paths which we must tread. But still our thoughts go on and on To the unseen goal which must be won. As we travel down life’s pathway, Toward the four mile journey’s end, We have hopes that in the future We shall gain that toward which we trend. We are hoping that tomorrow, When we launch on life’s great sea. That we may anchor at a harbor, Where we shall gain our victory. After all our tasks are over, And all our battles done, We may think of schoolday friendships. And the love which they have won. May each memory linger sweetly, Like a cherished, sacred thought, As we dream of golden schooldays. And the happiness they have wrought. Freshmen “CLASS OF 1930” Sarah Clark Page twenty-eight CLASS OF 1930 0 First Row:—Gladys Whiteman, Opal Minier, Sarah Clark, Venessa Thompkins, Joseph Boroff, Miles Crockett, Stanley Vrooman n Wendell Barnes, Glen Robinson, Helen Langenderfer, Edna Dodge. £ Second Row:—Kahle Sebring, Dale McKinney, Frank Roman, Earl Nichols, Harry Heldt, Vincent Klein, Harry Shrock, John a Sanderson, Norman Ries f Seated:—Thelma Snyder, Isabel Stanton, Esther Benfer, Vivian Kahle, Lawrene Wotring, Gertrude Smith, Gentrie Bush, g- Verna Buck, Nina Strong it 3 PJ H 3 w SO X ft X W n - o w r THE M ETEOR The J unior High School Mr. Allen, Principal HE Junior High School of the year 1926-27 is composed of thirty- seven members. Twenty-two in the eighth and fifteen in the seventh. Of course w-e expect to move up another step in our climb for a higher education at the end of this year. We do not consider it such a great step, however, because we have been receiving intsruction from the High School teachers, who are college graduates. This and many other privileges of the Senior High School we have been enjoying. We have studied some and expect to study harder. Our services have been very small but willingly given. So look out for us when we enter M. H. S. Page thirty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Glee Clubs fr HE Girls and Boys Glee Clubs have made much progress under the direction of Miss Jensen. Miss Jensen was very much surprised to see the great number of students who assembled at the first meeting in September. The girls met every Thursday and spent much time practicing for the operetta “Lady Frances” which was given during the first semester. The boys worked equally hard in getting ready for their operetta, “Freshies,” and both proved to be successful. Page thirty-one THE METEOR Our Coach 1 m lR. Phalor is enjoying his year as our coach. The first condition — . noticable was the friendship he established with all the boys. Mr. Phalor has spent two years of his life as a sailor and if there is anything in the saying that “sailors are hard” he certainly used that ability in putting forth a good football team. He has received one Letter in football at Otterbein College, and also a Lette” in baseball. Page thirty-two METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL “BABE” SIMON, Captain FOOTBALL TEAM First Row:—Jerome Simon, John Ford, Clinton Ford, Junior Linehan, Ollie Pifer, Garland Keith, Leslie Ott. Second Row:—Coach Phalor, Harry Heldt, Roy Bell, Howard Petee, Glen Robinson, John Tripp, I a!e Ford, John Sanderson. Seated:—Harold Schmitz, Francis Watson, Miles Crockett, Stanley Vrooman, Harland Welch, Sam Sullivan. Page thirty-three THE METEOR W£ ONSIDERING the fact that Metamora High lost five regulars of the foot ball squad through graduation, the season of 1926 has been a success under the able coaching of Mr. Phalor, a graduate of Otterbein College. He worked up new material worthy of praise. We played much larger and faster teams than in the previous year. In our first game, September 17, Morenci High won by a score of 19-0. This school had a good reputation, as they played Libbey of Toledo and Blissfield of Michigan who won the county championship. In the second game, October 1, we met our second defeat of the season by the fast stepping Libbey Reserves by one touch- down, 6-0. This game was played with the field covered with water. On October 8 Waite Freshmen went home singing the song of victory winning 20-0. Then came our opportunity for a win which we took full advantage of, defeating Central Catholic High Reserves by a sc re of 39-0. Keith was the star of the game. On October 22 we traveled to Lambertville losing 12-0. Next year’s games will prove the stronger. The following Thursday was the game we were longing for against our old time rival, Swanton. We went over there with fire in our eyes but the best we could do was to tie them 7-7 for the breaks went against us. On November 5 we drove to Delta and the outcome was the same as with Swanton. We came from behind to tie the score. The team fought the hardest of any game this season. The next game with Sylvania was also an important one for it was Home-Coming Day at Metamora. Probably the largest crowd that ever witnessed a football game at Metamora saw us defeat our opponents 33-6. For the last game of the season we traveled to Morenci, losing 12-0. It was cold, the ground was frozen, and as a result Captain Simon tare a ligament in his knee. The games as a whole show us with four victories to our credit and five defeats. A total of 88 points were scored against us to our eighty-five. The team loses six regulars this season, but this should not handicap them as they have eleven other playeis who saw plenty of action this year and should make a fighting aggregation. Simon, the captain, was probably second in ground gaining for the team, because of the fact that he was in every game and directed th� team plays. He had the misfortune, however, to tear a ligament in the last game. “Babe” is credited with three touchdowns. Keith, a halfback, was the leading ground gainer. He surely hit that line hard and the result was that he was the leading scorer with five touchdowns. “Peck” was a triple threat man, but was content to use only his passing ability. Pifer, another halfback, scored four touchdowns but was taken out of several games because of injuries. He did most of the punting for the eleven. He ought to be a star next year with two years experience. Ollie was elected manager of the 1927 team. Page thirty-four METAM OK A HIGH SCHOOL Clinton Ford, a tackle at the start of the season, was made into a fullback, and altho he received a broken leg: the previous season, he showed plenty of fight in earning a touchdown. Petee, was the all-round man on the team filling in every position on the team with marked intelligence. He surely is a fast thinker. Howard was elected captain of the 1927 eleven. Good luck next year, old Kid. Linehan, an end, didn’t let many end runs make yardage against him, and that auctioneer could snatch passes, too, especially against Sylvania. Sullivan, the largest man on the squad, performed in the same fashion as his mate, Linehan. He was noted for recovering fumbles. Fielding H. Yost will probably coach the boy next year. John Ford was developed from a backfield man into a tackle and he certainly showed his Irish blood at the post. Ott, his partner, was a remarkable performer, making many tackles. These boys should be stars next year. Crockett showed plenty of spirit because of his paper route which kept him from practice. He piled them up when they came through the guards. Vrooman, a freshman, gained a regular berth at guard and surely ought to be a whirlwind when a Senior. Bell, center for two years, will certainly be missed next year because a team is built from this position. Altho the smallest man on the team, no opponent was too big for him. Welch, another all-round man, has two more years in his football career. Like Petee, he served as an end, and also in the backfield. Better put a few more pounds on, Boy. Watson, if more experienced this year would have been a regular. He brings the scale up, alright. Schmitz was a valuable man for he could substitute for any one on the line. Two more years for him. Tripp, a substitute center, didn’t get to show much of his talent this year because of the wonderful performance of Bell. He probably will get the position next year. Heldt, Robinson, Nichols, Dale Ford, and Sanderson deserve much praise for they came out to practice and kept the regulars in form. In later years you will see them as stars on the football field. The first player mentioned should find action in many gains next year if put in the backfield. Page thirty-five “PECK” KEITH, Captain BASKETBALL TEAM Left to Rijrht:—Garland Keith, Harold Buck, Howard Petee, Harland Welch, Harry Heldt. Jerome Simon, John Ford, Ollie Pifer, Clinton Ford, Coach, Mr. Phalor Pajje thirty-six MET A MORA HIGH SCHOOL ■ 'lOACH Phalor had to face many disappointments in the basketball material as most of the boys stepped right out of their football moleskins into basket- WgB - all suits. He had only two regulars to work with. He soon developed new material and had a real fighting team at the end of the season. There are not many victories recorded for the team but there wasn’t any team that ran away with the boys. Three boys will again graduate this year which affects all three athletic teams.Captain Keith, Simon, a guard, and Ford, center. Next year should prove a wonderful year in basketball, having five Seniors and two Sophomores who have all played on the varsity squad this year, Metamora should take the cup next year at the county tournament. The varsity went through a routine of sixteen games, winning eight and losing the same amount. The most interesting game was the contest with Swanton, in which the Reserves won by a one-point margin, and the varsity emerged .from their conflict on the long end of a 22-20 score. Pifer, the leading scorer, averaged between seven and eight points every game. In the Chesterfield game, he looped the ball eight times and made five free shots. Captain Keith ranked second. Ford, center, was third with Welch being a close fourth. The Reserves should be given much credit although their string of victories does not go up into high numbers. Captain Petee, Carr and Ford showed marked ability in this sport and should give the regulars that remain plenty of competition for first-season berths. Garland Keith gave a supper for the basketball players at which Harold Buck was elected to captain next year’s quintette and Ollie Pifer was chosen manager. Captain Garland Keith “Peck” was one of the two remaining regulars from the championship team of last year. He was a hard fighting leader and when his team was on the short end of the score he would put the fight into his players. He started the season at guard but was soon shifted to the forward position. Page thirty-seven THE METEOR Ollie Pifer Pifer was the other regular who returned this year and started at his usuai place as center. Due to his ability to cage the ball he was soon playing forward and was the leading scorer. Pifer has another season at M. H. S. Clinton Ford Clinton played as a substitute to the varsity last year and started the season at forward but finished it at center. This is his last year to star for the M. H. S. Jerome Simon “Babe” was a forward on the reserve team last year and because of an injury received in football, he was not able to start practice but came along fast earning the running guard position. Very few follow up shots were made as the Babe” surely took the ball off the banking board. Harold Buck “Buck” was a running mate with Simon on the reserve squad last year and this season made the other guard position. He hardly ever played a game without having two or more baskets to his credit and these were mostly long shots. He surely “showed off” at the tournament. Harland Welch ‘Buya” was the light-weight on the team and played any position when he was needed. At the close of the season he played a regular forward because of the ineligibility of the captain, Keith. METAM OKA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR LINEHAN, Captain BASEBALL TEAM Top Row:—Jerome Simon, Clinton Ford, Sam Sullivan, Junior Linehan, Ollie Pifer, Harland Welch, John Ford, Coach Phalor Second Row:—Leslie Ott, Howard Petee, Glen Robinson, Harry Heldt, Stanley Vrooman, Garland Keith, Dormal IfTland, Dale Ford. Page thirty-nine THE METEOR IN Ma ch 23 Coach Phalor called all the baseball candidates out for [ y J their first practice. Captain Linehan, Simon, Pifcr, Sullivan, Ford ftfflUl and Welch were the regulars from last year’s squad who reported IhnHnv for practice. Due to a weakness in the infield, Pifer was shifted from catching to third base and Sullivan changed from an outfielder to a backstop. Simon, after pitching every game for the high school last season again took up the slab duty. Linehan, Ford and Welch again are playing the same positions as last season. Ott, Heldt, Iffland, Vrooman, Watson and Ford make up the outfield. The first game was played with Adrian on the local diamond. The final score was 9 to 6. Simon let Adrian down with five hits and struck out seven. On April 19 the nine journeyed to Ai where they encountered one of the biggest upsets in the history of the school in permitting the home team to defeat them 5 and 3. The star of the game was probably the opposing pitcher who struck out thirteen Metamora bat'ers and collected a triple and single for his team. Iffland is the leading hitter for Metamora with a .500 percentage; Pifer is second with .429; Welch and Ford are tied for third with .375. The schedule arranged by Manager Simon comprises another game with Adrian and Ai each, two with Chesterfield, two with Lambertville, and one with Sylvania. The following is a list of the regulars and shows the way they are hitting: Ford, 2nd. Welch, ss. Simon, p. Linehan, 1st. Pifer, 3rd Sullivan, c. Iffland, rf. Ott, If. Heldt, cf. Iffland, .500 Pifer, .429 Welch, .375 Ford, .375 Sullivan, .167 Ott, .167 Heldt, 167 Simon, .125 Linehan, .000 Vrooman, .000 Page forty METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Matron, Miss Jensen, Nina Strong, June Strong, Lillian Wotring, Celma Crockett, Winifred Gormley, Harriet Thompson, Opal Irwin, Bessie Hudick, Florence Tredway, Frieda Wright, Coach Phalor T HE girls basketball team can be given much credit in winning the county consolation series. Led by their captain, Celma Crockett, they rained shot after shot in the final minutes of almost every game to beat out their opponents. They lost but three games during the season. Next year the girls should win the championship as they lose only one regular, who was a guard. The most interesting game was the conflict with Central Catholic at Toledo, although the orange and black girls lost by one point. The Sophomores are represented on the baske ball team by having seven of the ten players in their class. Mr. Kinner (cne Sunday morning) “What are you going to do this evening. Miss Murphy? Miss Murphy (eagerly) “Why—nothing in particular.” Mr. Kinner, “Then see if you can get to school on time tomorrow morning.” Walter Taylor drove down Summit St. in Toledo one day and hitched his team to a telephone pole. “Hey,” yelled a big policeman, “You can’t hitch there.” Walter:—“Quit your kidding. Haven’t you got a sign on that post which says, “Fine for hitching?” Page forty-one THE METEOR THOUGHTS FROM THE SENIOR ESSAYS “A person who is independent and self-supporting .who makes a good ap- pearance in society, who is happy and is helping to make life happy for others, may be called successful.”. —Meredith Gormley “A co-operative association of nations settling disputes by arbitration was once a dream, but now it is a practical power for peace.” —Freddie Garner ‘“Let the building of character be not a burden but a project full of enthusiasm, common sense and tact. What are hardships, ridhule, persecution, and toil to a soul throbbing with an enthusiastic overmastering purpose?” —Marguerite Welsh “Ltfe is too short and precious to hold any grudge over some trifling trouble.” —Lavem Mossing “To spend a whole life piling up money (by any method, honest or otherwise is the wrong derived from the love of mrney.” —Robert Tuttle “How shall I become a man and do a man’s work? This, and not politics or trade or war or pleasure is the question. The primary consideration is net how one shall get a living, but how he shall live, for if he lives rightly, whatever is needful he shall easily find.” —Junior Linehan “If you have faith, faith in God and in your fellowmen; if you have self-control, complete control of your will-power; if you are truthful at all times and courageous always, your character will be well-built.” —Marion Wright “There must be punctuality and accuracy to gain success.” —Esther Ries “The new interest in sports is due to several things. Adults should spend as much time as possible out-of-doors and now that we have more leisure than in past ages, we should participate in sports, or at least attend.” —Jerome Simon “Our chief aim is not to become rich, and become rich quickly, but to gain the real wealth of life,, happiness.” —Rose Loeffler Try then above all things to develop a lasting interest in your work. It is this that influences the world in every possible way, and qualifies us to occupy properly our place in the ranks of human society.” —Fern Dennis ‘To gain success we, as Seniors, must hitch our wagon to a star and keep striving forward and upward.” —Lucile Tredway “It is only because we have organizations performing service, and the people of this great nation work together for the common good, that our country is the great nation it is today.” —Florence Stanton “If the gains of education are then so important, if the effects of it are so strong and so enduring, is it not worth all the labor and privations which it can ever occasion ? ” —Vera Wotring “I do not think there is any reason for a voung man not being able to hold down some useful and respectable position successfully.” —Roy Bell Page forty two METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Social Events High School Christmas Party On December 22nd the high school students gathered at the audi- torium to be entertained by the faculty. Several days before names were exchanged at school for Xmas gifts. These gifts flooded the Xmas tree on the stage. The lady teachers, in order to be distinguished from the students, wore costumes illustrating the styles of years ago. They joined the men in singing several selections. The next number was given by John Heirhold, the midget, acting as Santa Claus. He sang, performed several stunts, and distributed the gifts. Mr. Gordon and Mr. Allen acted as the Mayo Brothers in performing an operation on Mr. Phalor, which caused much laughter. After the gifts were opened the party journeyed to the dining room where they were served ice cream and cake. Homecoming November 11, Armistice Day, Metamora High School held a Homecoming. In the afternoon a football game was played between Metamora and Sylvania high schools. M. H. S. scored a glorious victory 33 to 6. Then everyone went to the church dining room where a chicken supper was served by the Domes' ic Art class in charge of Miss Jensen. In the evening the Juniors and Seniors, with Mr. Phalor as chaperone, were entertained in the home of Miss Esther Ries. Everyone had a good time and went hone to rest up for the next weeks work. Lillian Kahle’s Recital Lillian Kahle, a Junior, entertained on the evening of October 14, with a splendid recital. It was held at the M. E. auditorium. The program consisted of several readings by Lillian, accompanied by Vallette Taylor, pianist, and LaVon Carey, solist. We hope that in the future she will become a famous elecuiionist and that we will have the pleasure of hearing her broadcast over the radio when we are old and feeble. Wild West Rodeo A magazine contest was carried on by the students of M. H. S. Three sides were chosen and the two losing sides were to give the winning side a party. . The party was called a “Wild West Rodeo.” An envelope containing directions for this party was given to the leaders of this contest by the salesmen. We had a round up, a roping contest, a branding ceremony, and many other interesting and mysterious contests. After the fun was over the party went to the Domestic Science room where ice cream and cake were served. Operettas The boys and the girls Glee Clubs presented the Operettas “Freshies” and “Lady Francis” on December 8. We had a full house and every one pronounced them fine. We had judges, who were unknown to the players, to judge the best. The boys won, but the girls still think to this day that it was only fate that won it for them. The boys presented “Freshies” again at a parent-teachers meeting by request. Page forty-three THE METEOR Senior Parties It has been the custom of the Senior class to have a party at least once a month. On September 22 Clinton Ford gave a weiner roast for the first one during our last year. A few Juniors also attended it, enjoyed roasting weiners and melons. The football players were promised a party at Loella Shaffer’s if they defeated Swanton. They at least tied Swanton, and most of the party enjoyed the delicious lunch served by the hostess. The party during November took us to the home of Esther Ries and one of the largest crowds attended it. This party was quite entertaining for our football players as they defeated Sylvania that day. A New Years party was held at Garland Keith’s. Clinton Ford entertained a few Seniors with another party in March, but too many other activities on the same evening drew the usual crowd away from the party. A few more parties will be given under the auspices of the Senior class before school closes and at the present time a “Senior Day” is being considered. Theatre Party Mr. Gordon first brought the idea of having another theatre party, as the one sponsored last year by him proved itself worthwhile. The date was set and w'e were to see “Ben Hur” at the Auditorium. Some of the pupils went on Friday evening but most of them went Saturday afternoon and enjoyed one of the best motion pictures shown at the Auditorium this season. We hope that this custom of a theatre party will be an annual event and enjoyed and looked for more each year. Freshman Initiation The Freshmen always look forward with fear and misgivings to the party given in their honor annually. Every Freshman must be present at this party or some one will go after them. This party was held October 1. There proved to be a good attendance and the pariy proceeded. Each “Freshy” was given a certain task to perform. They were dressed un beyond all recognition during the entire day, and went to all their classes in the most queer costumes of days gone by. At the close of the evening the Sophomore class served the faculty and students with sweet cider and doughnuts. Every one returned to their home happy. Economic’s Class Trip The trip made by the Civics and Economics classes last year proved educational enough that another one was planned by Mr. Gordon on April 13. The first place visited was the Criminal Court, followed by the Police Court and Juvenile Court. A survey was then made of the jail and it’s offices and departments. The class enjoyed dinner at Linck’s Cafeteria, and soon after left in search of the State Hospital and Insane Asylum. This place proved the most interesting to the students of the places visited. So much time was spent there that only a part of the class visited the Libbey Glass Works. Pape forty-four META MORA HIGH SCHOOL goi uc H € n Ky COM V'G- Protessio d •nateur cT w n � ° r v J � t or Page forty-five CORBIN’S FOOD MARKET CECIL LOAR, Manager Metamora’s Exclusive Grocery Metamora, Ohio Page forty-six “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” METAM OKA HIGH SCHOOL METAMORA’S SONG BIRDS Say It Again....................................................Ollie Pifer Laff It Off.............................................. Mr - Kinner Hello Central, Give me Heaven!.......................- Robert Tuttle It Won’t be Long Now.....................................Florence Stanton Dizzic Lizzie ............................................ Mr, Gordon I Wanna Go Where You Go, Do What You Do.................Lorah Gormley Then I’LL Be Happy.....................................Jerome Simon That Certain Party.....................................................Miss Murphy I Said I’d Never Come Back.................................Howard Petee Oh! How He Lied to Me...................................Celma Crockett Hello! Bluebird....................-••••-................ Garland Keith The Pal that I Loved Stole the Girl that I Loved...........Junior Linehan Someone Waits for Me.....................................Meredith Gormley 1 Wonder if She’s Waiting............................. ■ • • Mr. Phalor Adelina ................................................ Samuel Sullivan If I’d Only Believed in You..........................• ■ . Velma Tripp I’m Gonna Get a Girl...................................... R r]™d heuer When I’m Gone You’ll Soon Forget Me................... I reddle Garner When You’re Gone I Won’t Forget........................... When the Honeymoon is Over................................• ; Mr. Allen Just a Cottage Small.........................................Th� f Berry By a Waterfall........................................ • Clinton Fo When We Were a Couple of Kids..............................Bereta and Roy A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich, and You.......................■ F®™ en™s But I’m Just Wild About Animal Crackers................ Walter Taylor Breezin’ Along on the Breeze.........................M ola � nd In a Little Garden............................-......Malcolm l ehan You Made Paradise ....................-............. Isobel Woodward R„hv ..................... Marion Wright wLt fLn................................................ Esther Ries Whst s Mtin ...� ••••••••••••• . ___ i i I’d Rather Be Alone....................................Marguerite Welsh Colletriate ................................................ June Strong When Roses Bloom in June............................ R°se and Etheldra When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose . .LaVern and Veronica Mr. Gordon:—“The Chinese pay their doctors only as long as they are well.” Roy Bell:— ‘Fine, why not pay only those teachers who pass their classes. Lorah:—“1 have had a dozen proposals this last month. LaVern Wright:—“Gee, who were the fellows?” Lorah:—“Why—Jerome—of course. Harriet:_“I hear your sister is quite popular with the boys. Frieda:—“Yes—she keeps them all in the dark.” Gladys Whiteman:—“Will you always love me this way? Glen Robinson:—“Well, you see I’m only a Freshman now.' Page forty-seven Good Business Paying bills by Check is good business for you and for those with whom you deal. It is safe, simple, convenient, but its advantages do not end there. The very fact that you pay by check shows you are business like, and helps to establish your credit. A CHECKING ACCOUNT with this FEDERAL RESERVE MEMBER BANK will keep your funds in complete safety—and you will approve our service to you, also. The Farmers Merchants Bank Co. METAMORA, OHIO Page forty-eight PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS’ METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL Page forty-nine A Lumber Yard, Is All The passerby may merely see Some lumber in a pile; Another vision comes to me, A thought that makes me smile; A thought of walls and roofs and floors, And lighted windows, waiting doors. The passerby may but behold A yard that’s rather plain, But I see doors that bar the cold, And roofs that shed the rain, And I see children snug and warm Through nights of dark and days of storm. The passerby may only say, “A lumber yard, is all;” But I see streets that stretch away, And homes where children call, I see a town I helped to build With peace and Joy and comfort filled. Douglas Mallock—“The Lumberman Poet” The Berkey Lumber Grain Co. LUMBER — GRAIN — COAL Northwest Corner of Lucas County on T. . W. R. R. C. G. GORMLEY, Manager Phone—Richfield 32 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS' METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL “OUR HOBBIES” Curling his hair....................................... Harold. Buck Talking to Percy ................................... Celma Crockett Talking to the moon................................. John Ford Trying to be cute................................... Beryl Scheuer Meditating .............................................. Mr. Gordon Being a night hawk.................................. Lavern Mossing Chewing Gum ........................................ Howard Petee Powdering her nose..................................Marion Wright Having date ........................................ Lorah Gormley Arguing........................................ Laura Schwambarger Giggling ........................................... Lillian Wotring Lamenting ......................................... Eugene Meach Standing at the head of the class........................Leslie Ott Wasting time...................................... Garland Keith Telephoning to “AI”.................................Sam and Junior Making a fool of fellows ............................. Mayola Ott Stepping Out ........................................... Mr. Phalor Marketing ....................................... Meredyth Gormley Playing the piano........................................ Roy Bell Studying .............................................. June Strong Driving Horses .......................................... Mr. Allen Working for honors....................................Jerome Simon Dancing ............................................ Walter Taylor Riding with ???......................................... Esther Ries Listening in on the ???.......................... Florence Stanton Broad-casting from station “LOUD”.....................Lavern Wright Waiting for her ??? ............................. Isobel Woodward Playing football and basketball.....................Alton Kinnamon Being “Shieky” ..................................... Clinton Ford Typing.............................................. Malcolm Linehan Driving a Ford ..................................... Freddie Garner Interesting himself in English.....................Harland Scheuer Making speeches..................................... Veronica Ford Making valentines...................................Vera Wotring Combing her hair ..................................... Fern Dennis Day-Dreaming....................................... Etheldra Scheuer Talking with “A CERTAIN PARTY”.....................Lucile Tredway Writing notes ................................... Marguerite Welsh Eating .............................................. Bereta Myers Fixing her hair.......................................Velma Tripp Gossiping .............................................. Elena Ray Giving advice....................................... Robert Tuttle Marrie Life........................................... Rose Loeffler After reading “The Bells,” by Poe, Mr. Gordon asked, ‘ What kind of bells do you like best. Junior?” Junior:—“Dumb-bells.” Page fifty-one | “The Home of Fine Furniture” FUNERAL DIRECTORS Belding Helwig Phone 48-M Metamora, Ohio Compliments of E. H. Ritchey Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Metamora, Ohio ELECTRIC LAMPS ELECTRIC WIRING j Compliments to the CLASS OF 1927 EVERYTHING ELECTRIC Metamora Lunch —at— Pool Room Pegg Hardware Co. F. L. CORDER j Metamora, Ohio Here to-day not gone to-morrow PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” Page fifty-two METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR September 6—School opened. Several new faces. Two new teachers in high school, Mr. Phalor and Mr. Allen. September 7—School going full force at such an early date shows a hard year ahead. September 8—Football players made their debut before their new coach, Mr. Phalor. September 9—Several students are out for the Fair. September 10—iFriday afternoon and school is dismissed for the Fair. September 13—Mr. Kinner said, “No school Fun Day.’’ September 14—Fun Day. But one-half day of school. Mostly preparations for participating in the parade. September 15—Everyone had sleeping sickness. We wonder how the Faculty spent the day. September 16—Seniors sent their rings to be refinished. They also elected the class officers. September 17—First football game with Morenci, and the boys were defeated. September 20—School shocked by death of Charles Bunting. September 21—Juniors are arguing about the selection of a class ring. September 22—Seniors and Juniors enjoyed a Weiner Roast” at Clinton Ford’s. September 23—Glee Clubs were organized. September 24—Literary societies re-elected officers. September 27—First Parent-Teachers meeting. September 28—Invitations were sent for the Freshman Initiation. September 29—Teams for the magazine or ‘ Wild West Rodeo contest” were organized. September 30—Detention-room was supposed to have many callers. Some forgot. October 1—We lost a watery football game to the Libbey Lightweights 6-0. -October 4—Lorah Gormley delivered a pleasing oration at Chapel. October 5—Seniors decided upon the Northland Studio for their pictures to be taken. October 6—Senior English class received several good orations. October 7—Several attended Swanton Corn Festival. The students received the World Series over the radio at school. October 8—Waite Freshmen defeated our boys 20-0. October 11—Plans were made for “Wild West Rodeo Party.” October 12—Honor Roll is a new thing again. October 13—We wonder in whose Overland sedan Sam Sullivan was joy riding? October 14—Lillian Kahle, a Junior, entertained in the evening with a splendid recital at the auditorum. October 15—Central Catholic was defeated by the M. H. S. 39-0. October 19—Several visitors today. October 20—“Wild West Party” tonight. October 21—Nothing unusual. October 22—Pigskin warriors got another drubbing at Lambertville. October 25—Mr. Kern was here representing the Curtis Publishing Co. October 26—Pictures were taken for Senior Annual. October 27—Everyone prepares for the most important grid battle in Ohio. October 28—Swanton tied the score on our boys in the second 'half. October 29—No school. Football boys are happy because of the “Hallowe’en Party” at Louella Shaffers. . , , November 1—Some of the boys were called into the office. We wonder why ! The Blue Sea Dogs won the County Gentleman Campaign. November 2—We wonder what happened to Mr. Phalor’s Ford coupe. November 3___Report cards were distributed and showed up some of the Seniors. November 4—The Boy’s and Girl’s Glee clubs are working hard on their operettas. More visitors. November 5—.Football game with Delta was a tie, 6-6. November 8—The Juniors received their class rings. They’re pretty classy too. November 9—Everyone is preparing for the big day. November 10—They are still preparing. Page fifty-three FOR A GOOD ICE CREAM SODA OR SUNDAE— —TRY— MOMENEE’S DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY THE COMPLIMENTS EXCLUSIVE PAPER —OF— AND Biehl Malone PAINT STORE FUNERAL DIRECTORS Geo. L. Smith PHONE No. 1 “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS’ Page fifty-four METAM ORA HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR—Continued November 11—The day has arrived. Armistice Day. The football team snowed under Sylvania 33-6. Supper was then enjoyed at the Auditorium as was the party at Esther Ries’. November 12—The Lincoln Literary society rendered a splendid program. November 15—Eugene Meach returned to school after a long illness. November 16—Domestic Science girls bgan serving hot lunches today. November 17—'The Junior English class inspected the Record office. November 18—Several Senior orations were enjoyed. November 19—Most of the Caraghar students have the sleeping sickness after their Bazaar. . November 22—The football players journeyed to Morenci where they received their last defeat of the season. November 23—English test proved rattier hard on the Seniors. November 24—School closed for Thanksgiving vacation. Game with Bradner called off. November 29—Dr. H. H. Savage gave the address at Parent-Teachers meeting, which was a big success. November 30—School entered a campaign of selling Xmas seals. December 1—Report cards again show marks. December 2—Jerome Simon and Junior Linehan signed the contract for the engraving part of the Annual with the Fort Wayne Engraving Company. December 3- Jerome Simon delivered an appreciated account of his “Football Experiences.” December 6—Nothing unusual. December 7—Boy Scout meeting held. December 8—The Operettas were given. The boys are to receive a party from the girls for the better singing, etc. December 9—The first basketball game of the town team was well attended. December 10—Mr. Gordon wore a Cap to School. FOR THE BEST IN RADIO —SEE— KLEIN BROS. ACCESSORIES AND SERVICE METAMORA. OHIO __________________I Page fifty-five STOP LOOK TRADE Compliments of at the F. A. Schmitz John K. Mossing Dealer in General Store General Merchandise Caraghar, Ohio Berkey, Ohio j Compliments of Berkey Welding J. E. Page Machine Shop Establishment Goodrich Tires General Repair Berkey, Ohio LESTER F. SMITH I Both Phones Proprietor { Phone 358 “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” Page fifty-six METAM OKA HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR—Continued December 13—The nurse visited the school to examine the children. December 14—Names were drawn in preparation for the Xmas party Dec. 23. December 15—The Girls Basketball team is practicing hard for the Monclova game December 21. December 16—-Nothing unusual today. December 17—The Lincoln Literary Society held their meeting and a very splendid program was given. The basketball teams split a twin bill with Delta, the varsity of M. H. S. winning. December 20—Another new law proposed and passed. “Any pupils tardy twice without an excuse are assigned to Detention Room.” December 21—The basketball teams journeyed to Monclova where the girls won their first victory and the boys met their first defeat of the season. December 22—Mr. John Heirhoid, the midget, acted as Santa Claus to the pupils of the high school at the auditorium tonight. The party was given by the faculty. And boy! They sure can sing. They operated on Mr. Phalor. After the treat to ice cream and cake, everyone reported an en;oyatle evening. December 23—There seems to be considerable business today. Meetings a plenty. This is the last day for a while. “Merry Christmas anda Happy New Year” to all. Jan -ary 3—Everyone back in school and feeling fine a ter vacation. January 4—The play “Ten Nights in a Barroom” to be presented in a short time by the Senior class was practiced for the first time. January 5—Junior thinks being a Senior he can get away with anything, so he got a date with May Garner. Watch him, guys! January 6—Pictures of the Faculty were sent to the engraver today for the Meteor of 1927. January 7—The three basket ball teams journeyed to Lyons where the Girls and Boys first team were victors. The boys second team lost with a scare of 11-3. The Literary program was quite the “bunk.” WISHING YEARS OF SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 1927 M. H. S. EMERSON MARKET METAMORA, OHIO THE BEST IN MEATS AND GROCERIES Page fifty-seven When Tomorrow Comes Will you be ready for that job? SAVE in your young days. Best Wishes to the Class of 1927 and all the pupils of Metamora High School. A Savings Account Draws 4'e Annually. Start Your Money WORKINK FOR YOU. —OFFICERS— E. S. DAVOLL, Pres. HORACE TREDWAY, V. Pres. H H. TREDWAY, Cashier C. J. MALONE, Ass’t-Cash TERESA MOSSING, Bookkeeper PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” A Neat Appearance Means Everything Have your hair cut or Marcelled Regular. River Side Beauty Shoppe Metamora, Ohio Hollis E. Shaffer, Prop. L. C. Mossing Representing The Snyde-Parker Monument Co. CALENDAR—Continued January 10—The Farmers Institute opened and the school took part in the evening program. January 11—The high school had the pleasure of listening to Mrs. Cartwright’s experiences and receiving her advice. January 12—Senior pictures were sent to the engraver for the Annual. January 13—Mid-term exams. January 14—Fayette defeated both boys basket ball teams. January 17—Second semester starts. Some people are working harder. January 18—Nothing unusual. January 19—No school in the afternoon. All enjoyed the tractor show. January 20—This is the second day Mr. Gordon wore a cap to school. January 21—The two Literary societies combined and held their meeting. We lost three basket ball games at Swranton. January 24—The cause of the poor showing of the basket ball players was learned and remedied by Mr. Kinner. January 25—Miss Gross is planning a little play with the high school students for Parent-Teacher meeting, January 31. January 26—Basket ball players are practicing hard for the game with Lyons. January 27—Lucile Tredway, Isobel Woodward, Lorah Gormley and Elena Ray are on the committee to select the Senior class play. January 28—The Senior debate on whether men or women are the weaker sex was won by the negative. Three basketball games were won by Metamora. January 31—A splendid program was given at the Parent-Teachers’ meeting. Rev. S. M. Oliver gave the address. These meetings are proving very scccessful this year Febraury 1—Mayola Ott said in Senior English that the plural of cow is calves. February 2—Many of the students enjoyed the dinner at the church today. February 3—Report cards were distributed with marks for the mid-term exams. Page fifty-nine Buick is in a Value Class BUICK’S position of leadership is founded on value. Its con- stant aim is to build each Buick better than the last. And today, despite that leadership well won and firmly held, Buick is constantly seeking to improve its design—constantly searching for the new and better thinn— o constantly striving still further to increase the value on which Buick’s leadership is based. OTTGEN BUICK SALES Metamora Morenci Blissfield Positive Service Page sixty “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” CALENDAR—Continued February 4—The Lincoln Literary society held their meeting and a very interest- ing program was given. The basketball team won another victory defeating Central High. The girls also won. February 7—The Junior and Senior History classes enjoyed a movie on Ohio. February 8—The two boys basketball teams defeated Chesterfield. February 9—The committee to pick out the class play is working diligently investigating the material they have received. February 10—The Father Son banquet was held at the auditorium in the evening which most of the boys attended. Dr. Robin gave a very interesting talk to the fathers and sons. February 11—Metamora met another defeat at Fayette. The Reserves also lost a close game. Another Senior debate on prohibition. February 14—The boys are mooring over their defeat at the hands of Wood- ward Tech, 15-14. February 15—The cast for “Ten Nights in the Bar Room” are progressing and expect to put the play over in a few weeks. February 16—Get your tickets for the Basketball Tournament from Jerome Simon. February 17—The Girls Glee club met and are planning an afternoon of enter- tainment for their mothers. February 18—Basketball boys feel more like going to the Tournament. Both teams defeated Swanton tonight, but the girls lost with a score of 8-30. Gills are going to “pep up” through the week. February 21—The cuts of the pictures for the Annual were received. February 22—The high school heard President Coolidge’s speech on George Washington over the radio. February 23—The boys basketball team wiped out the Freshmen from Wood- ward Tech with a score of 19-10. The girls lost to Central 17-16. February24—Three basketball players were made inelligible. Looks bad for the tournament. February 25—Everybody is planning for the tournament. Having a short ‘pep” meeting. Page sixty-one WE CONGRATULATE OUR STAFF OF TEACHERS ON THE WONDERFUL CO-OPERATION THEY HAVE GIVEN OUR PUPILS IN SCHOOL THIS YEAR. Metamora Elevator Company GRAIN, SEED, AND FLOUR MERCHANTS IDEAL GARAGE HUDSON - ESSEX Phone 110 Metamora, Ohio Page sixty-two PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS' CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1927 I Have Enjoyed Your Association “Clothing of True Distinction” Nelson A. Kahle COMPLIMENTS —of— Dr. A. B. Thompson REECK MOTOR SALES WHIPPETS and WILLYS-KNIGHTS Authorized Sales and Service Metamora, Ohio Phone No. 25 SERVICE THAT SATISFIES PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS’ Page sixty-three State Line Oil Company (Reliable and Dependable) KEROSENE—GASOLENE—MOTOR OIL TRACTOR OIL —COAL and COKE- We Specialize In the HIGHEST GRADE KEROSENE Phone No. 34 INSURANCE INSURANCE We Can Insure You in the BEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD TREDWAY MALONE TO THE CLASS OF 1927 We Can Insure Your Job GLAD TO SERVE YOU. INSURANCE INSURANCE Page sixty-four PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS’ METAMORA HARDWARE Heating and Plumbing -----0---- R. J. FINN At the skating pond—“Is the ice safe here little boy? Anyone fallen in to-day?” Alton:—“Yep! Clintin Ford fell in love here this morning.” -------o Mr. Gordon:—“They say drinking shortens a man’s life.” John Tripp:—“Yes, but he sees twice as much in the same length of time. Freshmen:—“Do you belong to the Senior Class?” Junior, (pompously)—‘ No, the Senior Class belongs to me.' Mr. Phalor:—“When smart women buy candy— Fern:— ‘Smart women don’t need to buy candy.” --------o--------- ‘ Well, I must be going,” said the steeple jack as his foot Slipped. --------o--------- Marguerite:—“Your eyes look tired.” Isobel:—“Yes, I’ve been reading ‘Three Weeks!” --------o--------- Mr. Allen: (in Physics) “Now, as you all know, t'ie law of gravitation explains why we stay on earth.” . Robert Tuttle:—“But how did people stay here before that law was passed? --------o--------- In a Freshman’s Eyes A Senior stood on a railroad track. The train was coming fast: The train got off the railroad, And let the Senior pass. --------o--------- Lucile:—“That moon fills me with hunger for something.” Ollie: (Hastily) “Lets dance.” --------o--------- Freshmen:—“How did you get all those freckles?” Elena Ray:—“Oh—I used to sit behind the screen door every afternoon.’ Page sixty-five r YOUR ANNUAL IS THE MATERIAL MANI- FESTATION OF THE CLOS- ING CHAPTER IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Both $pe and pictures should be artistically arranged; ‘The engrav- ings extraordinary; Service com- pletely satisfactory. FORT WAYNE PERSONAL SERVICE vJill enable you to achieVe exactly i l fhese results, economically. A THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE ort Wayne Sngraving Go. FORT WAYNE. INDIANA “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Page sixty-six Gasoline, Oils and Greases WHERE QUALITY and SERVICE COUNTS We are also proud of having one of the best garages and repairing departments in northwest- ern Ohio METAMORA OIL CO. Berkey Metamora Silica Rd. and Central Ave. “PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS” Page sixty-seven THE M ETEOR THANK YOU The Meteor Staff of ’27 takes this oppor- tunity to thank the public who have extended their aid in the building of the third annual of the Metamora High School. We also wish to thank Mr. Gordon as a faculty advisor and the student body, who have contributed so loyalty to our success. The Business Men of this town must not be overlooked, for without their help and co- operation this book could not have been published. The Class of 1927 wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. McComb, who, for the good of Metamora, have worked so faithfully to produce the last two Annuals of this school, and have put their pub- lication within the financial reach of the limited means of a small school. SO, Here’s to our community, dear old Metamora, to whom we extend our hearty appre- ciation. 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