Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1928 volume:

« THE METEOR jiMnta (iHatcr J3 focet In' ilnj mctmmj, liiqh srluuil of ours, Jfair In' thy bestiuy, fabeless thy flolurrs. Hearts that hniic lobeb thee babe limit in life’s fiqht Manxes that (tie honor thy stanbarbs holbs hriqlit Oi)nr iff etamora bear, to thee lue sittq, iHay all thu future years tiefu honors bring, iHay frieubs thu banners raise, thu foes qrolti less, i U lobe aub praise to our nib iH. H. Page two MET AM OR A HIGH SCHOOL O{jO0 h h O h i h h h ChKKhKKh O h h CKhKk hKh h KKh ChKh h CKh O h O SJebicaticm (To Oiu furente CyJ T is with a feeling of incompetency 'CA that we would essay to leave here some humble Memorial to the Great Love of our parents. Theirs has been the Divine Love which has watched over us through the long hours of day and night in our in- fancy; which has gloried in the strength of our young manhood and woman- hood; which has disciplined us, en- couraged us, forgiven us; and which, we are fully aware, can find its fitting Memorial only in our attaining the up- right honorable manhood and woman- hood we pray God we may achieve. Page three Aden Barnaby, Mrs. J. E. Frasch, Harry Wright, Mrs. G. K. Aeker) Sam Rice. Board of Education N 0 school can progress very far without the counsel of a farseeing Board of Education. Metamora High School is very fortunate _____ having five capable citizens as members of the School Board. They are all interested in the highest and best standards that can be obtained. These members sacrifice their time and efforts to make the school a bigger and better institution. We take this means of expressing our gratitude for your sincere efforts Page four METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL TO OUR COMMUNITY O the men and women of Metamora and the community we want to express our sincere thanks for the co-operation given to the work and the play of our school. Many have been our calls for help but you never failed us. .As a matter of fact, many of the things you did came out of the generosity of your hearts without our asking. We should like to ask the readers of the “Meteor,” who might be inclined to forget the welfare of our community and do their dealings elsewhere, whether the co-operation shown below does not deserve some co-operation in return? Has it been some outside city that did these things for us? Least we forget, fellow students and fellow citizens, let us think on these things: 1. That the maintenance and operation of this school depends upon the business done in THIS community. 2. That the school games, contests, and plays were attended by the people of THIS community. 3. That the LOCAL business men are the ones that placed the advertising and thus made possible this “Meteor.” 4. That OUR people give their time and advice to help the Juniors and Seniors plan their life work, and prepare for it. So here’s hats off to OUR Community—lets boost for it! BOOST! THE METEOR HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF METAMORA “The Biggest Little Town In Ohio” By Myrtle Crockett The first white man to settle within the present boundaries of Metamora was Frank O’Neill who built a log cabin here in 1833. Other settlers followed and it is interesting to note that they thought they were “taking up” land in Michigan. Taxes were paid at Adrian until the bloodless “Toledo War” made the disputed region a part of Ohio, with the provision that “The people residing upon it should be left to their own judgement, obeying the one jurisdiction or the other, as they may perfer, until the next session of Congress.” Settlers had their choice of Lenawee county with Adrian the county seat, Henry county with Maumee for the county seat, or Lucas county with Toledo for the county seat. With the admission of Michigan into the Union, Amboy townshp became a part of Lucas county and remained so until the organization of Fulton county in 1850. Settlement continued gradually until 1845, when Hezekiah Culver built a grist-and-saw-mill on his land. Associated with him were Delbert Compton, Edmund S. Guernsey, Russell Packard and William Marshall. Formerly grain had to be taken to Tecumseh for grinding and so the grist mill made Metamora quite a trading center. There were five families living in Metamora at the time of its platting. It is not known how it came to be so named but it lacked but a few votes of being called Stumptown. Edmund S. Guernsey built the first store, a log building 14x20 feet on the site of the Home Savings Bank building. Soon Milo Culver, son of Hezekiah, built a larger two story structure, 20x40 feet in size, constructed of 1x6 inch planks laid one upon the other, making a six inch wall. In 1852 a plank road was built from Toledo to the state line near Morenci. This was so superior to the corduroy roads to the south that traffic westward passed through Metamora and gave it quite a boom. Two three-story frame hotels were erected and as one old settler puts it “the rooms were full most of the time and so were the roomers.” A plank bridge 200 feet long was built across Ten Mile creek, and being the only bridge in this section of the country, was referred to as “The Bridge.” This road was a toll road and the old toll gate building now stands back of theToledo Western depot. This and the house owned by Augustus Ries west of the creek are the only two original buildings left in Metamora. The first frame school building of Fulton county now stands by the roadside, one-half mile east of Metamora. Metamora’s boom was of short duration; for with the building of the Lake Shore Railroad, commerce went to the south, and Swanton, Wauseon and Archbold sprang up. Delta is about as old as Metamora. Metamora has suffered four disasterous fires. The first on November 29, 1894, Thanksgiving Eve, destroyed the entire mercantile section, the M. E. church, and one bam,thirteen buildings in all. They were all frame structures, most of them three stories high, and the light made by them was so bright that it was seen by the Adrian Fire Department, who, thinking the fire but a short way south of Adrian, followed it and came to Metamora’s assistance. Metamora has had a Chautauqua annually since 1912. It was at the first Chautauqua that it received its slogan, “The Biggest Little Town in the State of Ohio.” It has its own telephone exchange, a municipal waterworks system, electric lights from the Toledo Edison Company and its own newspaper, a weekly publication. The Metamora Record ’ first published by E. A. Brooks in 1900, is now owned and pub- lished by Clyde H. McComb. i r, Metam°ra was incorporated June 1, 1893 with James H. Garnsey as mayor and Dr. George F. Fiasch clerk. Its present population is 560 but the business section would indicate a much greater population. Tllere 's an excellent school system with 327 pupils enrolled. The present building, a $30.000 brick structure, was built in 1910 with only one half of the rooms in use. The addition of rural districts to the Metamora district has so increased the enrollment that the present building is inadequate. We have a first grade high school. Mr. Jesse Kinner has served five years as superintendent and Mr. E. A. Gordon three years as principal. Page six METAMORA is the first recorded, platted village of Fulton county. Hezekiah Culver, owner of the land, platted it and placed it on record at Ottekee, the -� iw- county seat of Fulton county, in 1851, one year after the organization CaeJJ of the county. METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL RESIDENT Coolidge said,“The contribution teachers make to the welfare of humanity is beyond estimation. We realize how true this is when we are leaving Metamora High School forever. Our teachers are our friends, they are understanding and sympa- thetic. We confide in them, or go to them with our troubles. At times they may have been quite provoked at us, and one really can not blame them—but in years to come when we are great somebodies, they will feel quite happy to think that they have helped us in our climb. In the heart of every Metamora student, and especially in the hearts of the Seniors, lies gratitude and appreciation for the influence and knowledge our instructors have given us. We can never fully repay their efforts, but we can, to the best of our ability, become the men and women that they would have us be. Page seven THE METEOR JESSE KINNER Superintendent Ohio State University Mathematics Latin MABLE R. MURPHY Office Training School, Columbus English 1-2 Commercial Studies J. FLOYD THOMAS Utah State College History Arithmetic Geography Physiology METAMO It A H 1 G H S C H O O L EDWIN A. GORDON Principal Cornell University English 3-4 Latin History Economies MAYNARD C. ALLEN Muskingum College Biology Physics Manual Arts General Science ASTRID M. JENSEN Hillsdale College Music Household Arts English Page nine T HE METEOl! JOHN FORD ................... “Jack Blessings on the guy that in- vented sleep. Lincoln Literary Society; Foot- ball Team, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. John is one dandy fellow and we’re proud to have him as one of our classmates. ALENE KONZ .................. “Alene” My man is as true as steel. Lincoln Literary Society; Glee Club 3, 4; Entered M. H. S. 1926. Pep? Ambition? Yes Alene is some busybody. You have a good start, Alene; keep it up and you’ll succeed. HELEN LECHNER ............. “Slim” Calmness is a great advantage. Lincoln Literary Society. Helen is always self-composed; this lends to her sweetness and dignity. ELOISE HAMMOND...........“Ellie” A friendly heart with many friends Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club, 4; Entered M. H. S. 1927. Elcise came from Farmland, Indi- ana, to join our Senior Class. She soon became a friend of everyone and has helped our class in many ways. Page ten META M () R A HIGH S (' H O () I K TH CROCKETT ...... “Ruthie Patience is a plant that grows 1.1 few gardens. Lincoln Literary Society; Glee Club, 4. Ruth certainly deserves credit for her efforts at school. Always diligent, yet always ready to take up pleasure where duty leaves off. EI.VA GUNN ...................“Elvie” She is just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Lincoln Literary Society; Glee i lub, 1, 2, 3, 4. Elva makes friends every day and never loses them. Wc are sure that she will make good wherever she goes. BERNETA BETTINGER ... “Betty” She is our style “Queen.” Lincoln Literary Society; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Berneta is our artistic friend. She can make stunning posters to adver- tise our “doings.” OLLIE PIFER ................ “Pifer” “I never do for myself what some- one else will do for me.” Minervian Literary Society; Foot- ball Team, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team, 1, 2, 3 4; Class Play, 4; CaDtain Baseball Team, 4; Member of Editorial Staff; Pres, of Senior Class. For four years Metamora teams have found Ollie a valuable player upon whom they have depended. Ollie has been a friend to every one, and a boy of whom we some day expect a useful and esteemed citizen. Page eleven THE METEOR LESLIE OTT .................. “Whiss” “If all the world was wise how lonesome I would be.” Lincoln Literary Society; Foot- ball Team 2,3,4. Leslie played both football and baseball for two years. He was a good tackier and catcher. Leslie made many friends during his years at school. GLADYS WELCH ................“Gladys” Her “yes” once said to him, shall be “yes” for evermore. Lincoln Literary Society; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Member Editorial Staff. Gladys is never too busy to help the class. Her cheerful smile has gained her many frineds. CELMA CROCKETT .... “Crockett” She is happiest when she is playing basketball. Lincoln Litfrary Society; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2 3, 4; Business Manager of Annual; Class Play, 4. Celma has played basketball for five years. Besides being a splendid athlete, she is a good student, sharing the honors of valedictorian with Harold. She is always willing to help in school activities and is a friend to everyone. MILDRED LANGENDKRFER ... .................... “Milly” She is a quiet gi-1—at times. Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Mi’dred is a worthy supporter of o lr school, and her ever ready smile keeps us happy. Page twelve M ETAHORA HIGH SCHOO L MAGDALEN MOSSING ... “Ninie “Worrying won’t win. Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club 4; Entered M. H. S., 1927. With gentle and prevailing ways, Magdalen has shown her loyalty and diligence in our class. may GARNER ................. “Midget” Everybody’s friend, nobody’s enemy Lincoln Literary Society; Glee Club, 3; Entered M. H. S., 1926. We don’t know just whit path May will choose to travel next year, but judging from w’.iat we know of her, we believe she will be successful. LILLIAN KAIILE .............. “Lillie” A willing worker for the class. Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. Lillian has been a member of the class for four years. During her Junior year she gave two dramatic recitals for our benefit. We are proud tc have hu with us. HAROLD BUCK ................. “Buck” His beauty lies within his hair. Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club’ 3, 4; Foot!all Team, 4; Basket- ball Team, 3, 4, Editor-ir-Chief of Annual; Captain of Basketball Team, 4. Harold, our valedictorian, has the unusual distinction of being the first boy valedictorian Metamora high school has bad. In addition he has been a good athlete and a popular young man. SENIORS Page thirteen THE METEOR HOWARD PETEE................“Pewee” “Give me a story book and let the rest of the world go by.” Lincoln Literary Society; Foot; ball Team 3, 4; Basketball Team, 3, 4; Entered M. H. S., 1926; Class Play, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Member Editorial Staff; Captain Football Team, 4. Howard joined our class in his Sophomore yea:. Everybody likes him, and knows he has done a lot of hard work for our school. He’s our idea of a real fellow. MATILDA DUGAS ............... “Tillie” A shy little miss, but oh, so thoughtful. Lincoln Literary Society; Class Play, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Member Editorial Staff. We wish there were more like M itilda—those who can be studious and serious, but full of “pep” and fun, too. THORA BERRY .................. “Berry” “Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy.” Minervian Literary Society; Class Play, 4; Glee Club. 3, 4; Secretary of Class; Member Editorial StafT; En- tered M. H. S., 1925. Thora came to us in her Junior year from Libbey High of Toledo. She certainly has been a welcome addition to our class, for her friend- liness, fine character, and scholarship have been admired. MONICA 3ETTINGER ... “Monica” A pretty miss with peaceful ways. Minervian Literary Society; Glee Club, 4; Entered M. H. S., 1927. What has become of the girl who likes home crafts? Here we are__ Monica is very fond of sewing. Hope you keep it up, Monica. Page fourteen META MORA HIGH SCHOOL EUGENE MEACH ................“Gene” “Life is only a joke. Lincoln Literaly Society; Member of Editorial Staff. When Eugene knows a thing, he knows it and his opinions are always frankly given—as we have learned from the class room. LAURA SCHWAMBERGER ........... .................... “Fatty” “Hear me, good people, while I talk. Lincoln Literary Society. Class Play, 4. We know that Laura likes to argue. It has been said that usually the other fellow gets the short end of the decision. Why not, since Laura’s a woman. JOHN TRIPP ..................“Johnny” Little, but Oh! My! Minervian Literary Society; Foot- ball Team 3-4; Basketball Team 4; Class Play 4; Member of the Editor- ial Staff. John’s not merely good—he’s good for something, deserving all the credit we can give him. Page fifteen THE METEOR Senior Class Prophecy FORTY long years have passed since that May night when the class of ’28 went forth into the world. m I am now on my way home after spending a summer in Paris. This chilly evening I sit gazing over the deep blue water of the Atlantic; from my place on the ocean steamer “Coercm,” everything seems to fade from me. I first see the ninetieth Congress in session in Washington. As the meeting is called to order a gray haired old man arose to deliver his speech on the bill to regulate air traffic in Metamora. At the completion of his speech I discover that it is my old friend, Harold Buck. I next see a lady swiming the English Channel. After she has suc- cessfully completed this task, I am amazed to find it is none other than my class-mate, Magdalen Mossing. Next I see an operating room of a large hospital. There is some- thing familiar about the white-robed surgeon whom I discover to be my friend, Howard Petee. My next vision is that of a theater brilliantly lighted. One of the main persons on the program is Helen Lechner, the famous contralto singer. Another great attraction is that of John Ford and his Interna- tional Symphony Orchestra. Also I learn that The Berkey Lumber Grain Company has a new stenographer and book-keeper, my true blue pal, Alene Konz. Next I hear that Eugene Meach has talked to Thora Berry over a tele-vision phone, and as he discovered that she did not have her nose powdered, he broke their long engagement. Thora now lives by herself in a small town named Whiteville; and Eugene has become a mechanical engineer that he might forget his disappointment. I learn that Celma Crockett, my school-mate, who used to be a great dis- coverer, has explored the island of Susuit, in the Pacifiic Ocean. The native cannibals were so fond of her that she was declared their favorite dish. Next I find that my class-mates Leslie Ott and Eloise Hammond have dis- covered a new way to decrease the number of divorces in the Uunited States. They have not as yet published their discovery. Now I see the 38th President of the Uunitd States, whom I find is my class- mate, Berneta Bettinger. She peers over the top of her glasses and sees a jury of women assemble, on which are my friends Elva Gunn and Monica Bettinger. They are about to decide the case of the Tripp Door Hinge Company, of which John Tripp, a class-mate of mine, has 35 per cent of the stock. While visualizing the capital, I see Ollie Pifer as Secretary of State. Next my attention is called to the fact that my school-mates Lillian Kahle and Mildred Langenderfer have started an investigation for a satisfactory anestheti: for the removal of corns. Now I see two well dressed ladies in a children’s home. As I look I am convinced that it is Matilda Dugas and Ruth Crockett, who are supervisors in this institution. I see the new superintendent of the city hospital at Whiteville. As she moves closer to me I recognize my class-mate Laura Schwamberger. Page sixteen M ETA M OKA HIGH S C H O O I, The roll is not yet complete. Lastly I see May Garner’s Art Shop, which is located in MeUmora. She specializes in women’s sport hats and gloves. Suddenly I hear some one say “Come, it is time to go to church.” So I awaken feeling overjoyed because of my dream of all my class-mates. —May 1968 Senior Class History N September, 1924, twenty-four freshmen were enrolled in Metamora high school. We entered into an environment much different from that which we ______had been accustomed to in our lower grades. This group was very mische- ious and very unruly for a short time, but soon were “calmed down” when we Hi received invitations to meet at the schoolhouse on a certain night, set by the upper classmen, to which we all looked forward with much awe and suspicion. But when this event came we performed our various stunts and enjoyed ourselves as well as did the other students. The class difficulties of this year were bestowed upon Celma Crockett, president; John Ford, vice-president and Ollie Pifer, secretary and treasurer. Each day we entered the school house as though it were a prison but we soon changed our attitudes and were sorry at the end of the year to think that it had slipped away so quickly. The next fall we entered as Sophomores. We now had twenty-five members, losing three in the latter part of our freshman year, but gaining four new ones. Those who remained came back more eager and determined to bear the rank of a junior at some future day. This year’s burdens were cast upon Belle Bassett as president, Gladys Welch as vice-president and Harold Buck as secretary and treasurer. Our social activities were many and helped to bring us into closer unity and friendship. After many trying, although enjoyful months, our sophomore year came to a close and we all looked forward to the next year when we would be classed as juniors. September, 1926, found us with the same number, twenty-five, four of our Sophomores having left us and four new ones as Juniors having joined our class. This year’s class work was carried out by Celma Crockett as president, Mildred Langen- derfer as vice-president, Howard Petee as secretary and Ollie Pifer as treasurer. This was the year we all desired, that we might display our class rings. These were selected soon after school started. We have been very proud of them. We partici- pated in many social affairs and began to make plans for the Junior-Senior banquet, which is an “annual affair.” After this was over we knew that we must soon bid farewell to our Junior class days and be classed as Seniors. Page seventeen THE METEOR f U 1 AROLD Buck, Editor-in-chief, decided he would make the Meteor LLjLl a success, and although he now has a few- gray hairs among his IlMi lovely locks he has made good his decisions through his unusual ability and unceasing labor. Matilda Dugas, assistant editor, and one of our most charming and intelligent classmates, deserves a share of the honors in making the Meteor a success, through her help in editing this annual. Celma Crockett, as business manager, has done her share in mak- ing this annual a success, by her unusual ability in paying the bills and chasing the elusive dollars and cents. If we all become as great as Gladys Welch has prophesied we shall have nothing to fear. Howard Petee, one of our best athletes and gum chewers, was given the task of writing about athletics. In this he has show-n unusual skill. Winifred Gormley has prophesied wonderful careers for all the Juniors. Ollie Pifer, the “shiek” of M. H. S. made use of his wonderful personality in selling ads to the business men of our town. John Tripp, although very serious, has shown he has a humorous side by the jokes he contributed. Eugene Meach has given us some very good pictures even though he labored under the unusually difficult task of trying to get camera, prospects, and sun together at the same time. Thora Berry did not have as difficult a task in gaining facts about the teachers as she did in keeping them after she once had written them. Page eighteen METAMOKA HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL STAFF Standing:—Thora Berry, Eugene Meaeh, Gladys Welch, Howard Petee John Tripp, Matilda Dugas. Seated:—Winifred Gormley, Oilie Pifer, Harold Buck, Celma Crockett. Page nineteen THE METEOR Junior Class History w HEN the school year of 1925-26 opened, we, the members of the class of ’29 were entering high school as freshmen. The seniors, of course, considered us very “green,” and we had to contend with their many jeers. As soon as we had been fully accepted, we decided that we would copy the actions of the seniors, so we elected our officers, chose our class motto and class colors, and then were ready to settle down to high school life. Our first year was quite successful. We had many interesting and exciting incidents, such as tying Mr. Gordons overcoat sleeves shut, but as a whole we were very good “freshies.” Our one cloud over the year was the death of Nina Dennis. As our second year of high school opened, we were very sorry to learn that a few of our school friends had left us. (We never have be- lieved they left of their own free will, because we were always proud of our class and willing to “stick by it.”) Now as our junior year is nearly over, we are looking forward to our senior year with eagerness. At the first of the year we decided that we would have to raise money to furnish the seniors with a banquet. We chose as our class advisor, Miss Murphy, and decided to give a three act comedy, “Cyclone Sally.” Miss Murphy was chosen as our coach, but due to her illness. Miss Jensen and Miss Ries kindly consented to act as our coaches and help us out. Our junior year is nearly completed, and as we look back to days when we were freshmen and sophomores, we think of the good times we have had, and regret the coming of the time when we must part fnom the high school days filled with so many happy memories. Page twenty Pape twenty-one CLASS OF 1929 Top Row:—Pauline Wotrlng, Harold Schmitz, Harland Welch, Percy Plummer Hazen Bilor, Harriet Thompson, Winifred Gormley. Second Row:—Paul Bon ff, Opal Irwin, Ethel Kinnamon, Dormal IfTland, Clifford Fillinger, Kathryn Mohr, Milford Scheuer, Dale Ford Seated:—Marjorie Taylor, Florence Tredway, Cecilia Ford, Rosemary Wright, Lillian Wotring, Iva Wymer. M ETA MORA HIGH SCHOOI THE METEOR Sophomore Class History WO years ago the “Class of 1930” entered high school, full of hopes for the four years that remained for its members to travel. We had looked forward to Algebra. English and Latin as difficulties that must be faced. We understood from our trials of former years that by co-operating with our teachers we would be able to reach the goal we labored for. The first year passed and we found another year waiting. Now we are again at the point where each must go forward or fail. Our hopes were so high when first we started—do we still hold them? This question each must decide alone, and for himself. If we still possess the will power to complete the struggle, we shall be like the ship that follows the course that has been mapped out for it, withstanding the hardships which it is compelled to meet. Thus may we meet each difficulty whole- heartedly that when our school days are over and we are ready to launch on the sea of life, we may sail out as mariners worthy of our “Alma Mater.” Freshman Class History IKE many other famous men and women, our earlier history is rather “hazy.” But nevertheless, we can well remember the day our frightened, quivering, seventh grade class assembled in the hall for the first time three years ago. We were terrified by the tales of the horrors of history and Latin. In May we left this grade. Under the guidance of Mr. Allen we passed out of this lesser stage with a rush and a roar into the Freshman class. We elected Mary Miller president. She has performed her duty faithfully. And now we feel that we are really succeeding. Page twenty-two fD ft 3 «- ■ Ef 3 s cn H j£ CLASS OF 1930 Top Row:—Dale McKinney, Vanassa Thompkins, Alvin Stinson, Wendell Barnes, George Miller, Miles Crockett. Harry Heldt, Glen Robinson, Charles Reed. Vivian Kahle Second Row:—Wilson Drennan, John Sanderson, Sarah Clark, Norman Ries, Vincent Klein, Earl Nichols, Helen Langenderfer, Kahle Sebring, Laurene Wotring. Seated:—Gertrude Smith, Gladys Whiteman, Opal Miner, Isabel Stanton, Rosalind Bcisel, Verna Buck, Esther Benfer, Thelma Snyder, Nina Strong. ■ r x x n x c THE METEOR Junior Class Prophecy WHY! Who’d believe that I’d see you in Europe at the Olympic Games? When did you arrive here Harriet? S55TS “Only a week ago. I’m an art designer for Altmans in New York, and I’m in Europe to learn some of the latest styles to display at our next style show. “This crowd is so large, and the grand stand is filled, so let’s climb on top of the taxi,” I said. We proceeded to do so with the drivers aid when Harriet exclaimed, “Milford Scheuer! a taxi driver!” Well, he had certainly changed. He was about six and a half feet tall and weighed about 250 pounds, so that when he also sat on the top of the taxi, Harriet and I feared that we would all soon go through the top. I guess we talked more than we watched the races, but anyway I learned all about my classmates in high school. One of the most amazing things which Milo rd told us was that Paul BorofT had won a cup as America’s champion pie-eater and was now about to com- pete for the world’s championship. Lillian Wotring established a beauty shop in Metamora and sells a powder guaranteed to make old people look young in three years time or money refunded. Rosemary Wright helps Lillian in her shop and as they seem to draw the men to their place of business more than the women they have decided to build a barber shop for the young men’s benefit. (Or is it for their own benefit?) Clifford Fillinger has at last persuaded the town council of the need of a traffic cop in Metamora and his familiar figure may now be seen in a blue uniform standing in the center of the street directing traffic. Edward Kahle, more commonly known as “Eddie,” has at last settled down to a quiet life (although he led a rather wild life in high school) with his dear little wifie, Opal Irwin. While he spends his time helping his father in their meat-market, his domesticated little wife spends her spare moments in raising chickens. Florence Tredway has realized her ambition to become a movie actress and has now become one of our greatest actresses. Dale Fo d has become a famous tenor singer, and may he heard twice a week at Keith’s Theatre in Toledo. Beryl Scheuer, dissapnointed in his failure to become president of the United States, is now a professor in Physics at the Metamora public school. Harland Welch is leader rf the New York Symphony Orchestra. After re- peated attempts he has secured Kathrvn Mohr’s consent to marry him, and they are to have a omet wedding with iust the attendance of the immediate families. Ethel Kinnamon is the girl’s basketba’l coach at Metamora. Pa-dine Wotring is ne of the foremost artists of the day. That did not surprise me because Paulin � alwavs did draw the best bugs for Biology class. Dormal Ifflani has kent his word and is still single. Dissapnointed in love, he now works very dilieently in his efforts to grow square peas that will not roll off his knife when he eats. Marjorie Taylor and Hazen Bilor are very popu’ar instructors in dancing. Hazen s gracefulness has captured the admi-sHon of more than one girl, and he used his most deadly wiles to capture th hearts of 'm suspecting young women. Iva Wymer is traveling throughout America lecturing on “The Great Men of America.” Percy Plummer is getting in shape to meet Gene Tunnev, from whom he hopes to take the chamoionshm. Well, we shall all hone f0v his sneers. Last, but not least. Cecilia Ford runs a bearding house in Metamora for the school teachers there. There is a rumor c-”-rent that she is engaged to a travelin-r salesman, but please do not repeat it as I would hate to start any untrue scandal about any of my friends. l ,AS you ,k.now a out a °f mv classmates, now I suppose it is necessary to tell what I am doing. At present I’m traveling in Furope, as the doctor re mm- mended a change of scenery for my breakdown caused from overwork as mv dad’s book-keeper in his office at Berkey. Page twenty-four J,AlJ-XlU3AU CLASS OF 1931 Top Row:—Virgiwin Rico, Virginia Teeback; Mary Miller, Harold Tipton George Mobus Maxine Franklin, Pauline Betlinger, Florence Dodge, Lucile Feeback Second Row:—Mr. Gordon, Clayton Hall, Jacob Ries, Wilford Brodbeck, Kenneth Clarke, Norval Berry, Leo Scheuer, Max Fianklin, Howard Watson Seated:—Wilma Gunn, Delette Woodring, Iona Pieplow, Mary Bacon, Cleota Schroeder,Ruth Nachtrieb, Mary Richardson, Grace Crockett METAMORA HIGH SCHOOI am GLEE CLUB THE first meeting of the Glee Club for the school year cf 1927-28 was called to order in the month of September. Our officers, Bernet?. Bettinger, president; Sarah Clark, vi e-president; and Alene Konz, secretary and treasurer were elected at this meeting. One evening in November the other members of the club were entertained by the officers. The program cf the evening was canned out in Indian fashion. Throughout the year the society responded to the preg rams of the Parent-Teachers meeting. During the second semester the Gi ls Glee Club, with the assistance of a few boys, presented the Operetta, “Tulip Time in Holland which proved successful under the supervision of Miss Jensen. SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADES 55 fD 2= O 3 Vi D T 3 HE seventh and eighth grades of 1927-28 are represented by forty-two members. There are twenty-five in the seventh and seventeen in the eighth grade. The group consists of twenty three boys and nineteen girls. We are advancing every year, and expect to gain a higher hold on the ladder at the end of this term. With the present co-operation between our teachers and classmates, the way will nit be so difficult to climb. We have succeeded in many cf our ventures, and are determined to better the future by studying to make the hard tasks easy. We have a powerful will, upper classmen, so beware when we enter your domain—M. H. S. jg c X X n = r THE METEOR Our Coach M R. Thomas is enjoying his first year as coach of Metamora. He proved to be a very close friend of all the boys who came out for athletics. He had a little hard luck during the football season, but you can’t make a good team out of limited material. He showed his ability as a basketball coach by turning out a winning team. He surely put Metamora in the lead. Mr. Thomas is a graduate of the Utah State College. He played on the varsity football team four years and two years on the varsity basketball team. Page twenty-eight METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Loft to Rigrht:—Percy Plummer, Ollie Pifer, Harland Welch, Charles Reed, Harold Buck, Howard Petee, John Tripp, John Ford. (Clifford Fillinger, Miles Crockett and Harry Heldt not in picture) HAROLD BUCK, Captain Page twenty-nine THE METEOR T' he basketball season of 1927-28 was a success. We started the season with three of last year's regulars. We lost our first game in a hard fought battle with Swanton, 17-15, but won the next three. The following game we again lost to Swanton,12-9. We won the next four games and were ready for the tournament. We were all in “tip top”shape except for one of our forwards, Ollie Pifer, who had the mis- fortune to injure his knee. We defeated Fayette in our first game of the tournament, 13-17, but were defeated by Archbold in our next game, 29-18. Our quintet was invited to an invitational tournament at Adrian. In this tournament we won our first game with Pittsford by a forfeit but were defeated by Briton in our next game, 29-21. Our squad in the whole season scored 263 points to our opponents’ 244. We won ten and lost five games. The second team deserves much praise for their fighting spirit. The graduating players wish the oncoming players good luck. SCHEDULE Metamora ................ 15 Swanton --------------- —.. 17 Metamora .................. 20 Fulton .................. 17 Metamora ............... 31 Lyons ................. 23 Metamora ................. 17 Sylvania ......-.......... 16 Metamora .........-...-..... 9 Swanton ................. 12 Metamora .................. 30 Fulton .....—........... 9 Metamora ................ 21 Lyons ................. 15 Metamora ................. 17 Chesterfield ........... 15 Metamora ................-.. 20 Fayette ................. 17 Metamora .............-...— 17 Blissfield ....—........... 2 Metamora _...._.........-.. 12 Whitmer .................. 26 Class “B” District Tournament Metamora .................. 13 Fayette .............. 07 Metamora .._.............. 18 Archbold ................ 39 Class “B” Invitational Tournament Metamora ................... 2 Pittsford ................. 00 Metamora ................. 21 Briton .................. 29 Page thirty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL CAPTAIN HAROLD BUCK “Buck” was one of the three regulars left from last season. He was an ideal floor general, cool headed, and a hard fighter. As a guard he was also strong on offense. Buck graduates. HARLAND WELCH Bu-ya” was another regular who remains from last year. He was a guard but the highest scorer on our squad. He totaled 84 points against our opponents. Good luck next year. HOWARD PETEE “Pee Wee” was a graduate from the second team. He began the season as guard but was soon shifted to forward. He scored a total of 53 points. “Pee Wee” graduates this year much to our disappointment. OLLIE PIKER “Ollie,” a four year letter man, suffered much this season. After our fifth game he tore a ligament in his knee and was disabled until the Adrian Tournament. In the sixth game he played he scored 49 points. Ollie also graduates this year. CLIFFORD FILLINGER “Johnny” was the lightweight of the team, but he surely was fast. He made quite a few baskets for the quintet. Good luck next year, Johnny. MILES CROCKETT The greatest development of the year was shown by Miles. Al- though he had not played before this year, he filled Pifer’s position after his injury. HARRY HELDT “Happy,” another man who had never played before, soon showed that he was fighter and a good guard. Consequently he was one of the letter men. Page thirty-one THE METEOR (TT| ETAMORA high’s football team, having lost ten former players, N«LJ was left in a decidedly weakened condition. Nevertheless, the able H2SJ coaching of Mr. Thomas kept the scores of the opposing teams very low. The first game of the season was played with Holland, October 14, on our local field. A hard fought game ended in a scoirfeless tie. In the second game of the season, October 21, we journeyed to Bryan where we met with a defeat of 38-0. The third game was played with Delta Novem- ber 4, on our local gridiron. We were again defeated by a score of 28-0. The last game of the season was played at Sylvania, November 11. We suffered a deteat of 24-0. In this game Reed tore the ligaments of his chest. The regulars were as follows: Captain Petee, quarterback; Mgr. Pifer, fullback; Reed, halfback; Tripp, center; Carr and Heldt, guards; Crockett and Stinson, tackles; Welch and Buck, ends. John Ford, Dale Ford, and Ries gave several regulars a run for their positions and should be given much praise. Petee, Pifer, Buck and Tripp wish their team good luck next year, as they graduate. Page thirty-two METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row:—John Ford, Alvin Stinson, Miles Crockett, Ollie Pifer, Percy Plummer, Charles Reed. Second Row:—Leslie Ott, John Sanderson, Howard Petee, Harry Heldt, Harold Schmitz, Harland Welch, Harold Buck, Coach Thomas Seated:—Dale Ford, Jacob Ries, John Tripp, Norval Berry, Paul Boroff. t HOWARD PETEE, Captain Page thirty-three THE METEOR Girls’ Basketball j | ED by their captain, Opal Irwin, the girls finished a no-defeat , season by winning the county championship this year. MSld The first game of the season was played at Swanton December 15 and the last at Delta in the tournament, February 25. The latter, played with our old rival, Lyons, was the most sensational game M. H. S. has witnessed in several years. The girls were fortunate in drawing the “bye,” thus having to play only one game, and felt assured of the cup, having defeated Lyons twice earlier in the season. But a thrill was at hand for the spectators. The end of the first half found the score 11-4 in favor of Lyons, but the strong rally in the last half brought the Orange and Black through for a victory to the tune of 29-26. Having only ten players out for the team was a great handicap, but the hope of the team is that they may win another cup next year as they loose only one regular from this years team. Although it is the forwards’ part of the game to do the scoring, we feel that much credit is due those on the guard line, who have backed the forwards with a strong defense this year. The efficient coaching of Mr. Thomas has also played a strong part in the success of the team. The record of the games is as follows: Metamora ................ il Metamora ................. 28 Metamora ................. 32 Metamora .............. 37 Metamora ............... 15 Metamora ................. 29 Total ......-.......... 152 Swanton .................... 8 Lyons .. ................... 23 Sylvania ................... 15 Swanton ..................... j| L.yons ...................... 10 Lyons ....................... 26 Total ...................... 93 Page thirty-four M E T A M () R A HIGH SCHOOL Fulton County Champions v GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Left to Right:—Thelma Snyder, Nina Strong, Florence Tredway, Wanda Petee, Vivian Kahle, Opal Irwin, Harriet Thompson, Virginia Feeback, Winifred Gormley, Maxine Franklin, Coach Thomas. (Celma Crockett and Lillian Wotring not in picture) OPAL IRWIN, Captain Page thirty-five THE M E T E () R Thoughts From the Senior Essays “No man worthy of the name ever neglects or forgets his mother. Really great people reverence their mothers, care for them, provide for them, and do every thing possible to make their lives comfortable.” —Ruth Crockett “A sunny disposition is a beacon in a dark hour. There is no sunshine lost in this old world of ours. For every little ray there is a hungry heart waiting to be made more cheerful, some darkened life that needs just that little gleam.” —May Garner “Friendship is incredibly sweet—a beautiful, wonderful, rare sentiment—is true friendship! Just as a rare gem is sought, so is this rare, beautiful thing.” —Matilda Dugas “We are living in an age when opportunity is knocking at our door. If we are to stay in this great race of life, we must educate ourselves to be in the best phy- sical, mental, and moral condition. These three things help to make a man happy.” —Ollie Pifer “It is now entirely clear that the needs of the Nation require immediate and general provision for growing timber. To the camper, sportsman, and seeker after health, rest, and recreation, the national forests offer unrivaled opportunities for outdoor life and enjoyment.” —Mildred Langer.derfer “Without ideals no people can rise. American ideals are inspiring. Land, people, government, and ideals are the four things that make a nation all that it is.” —Magdalen Mossing “Today some of our most noted lawyers are women. This furnishes a good argument for the education of women and girls. If they are given opportunities, they will make the most of them.” —Alene Konz “No organization which lacks a real purpose for existing can long prevail.” —John Tripp “Self-control is one of the greatest needs of our age. What the world needs most is not the ability to obey a dictator, but the ability of eaich individual to control himself.” —Berneta Bettinger “Nature has endowed the United States as she has no other nation. We should be proud to live and be a part of it, and keep it ever—the greatest nation of the world.” —Thora Berry Page thirty-six METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL THOUGHTS FROM THE SENIOR ESSAYS—Continued “We the people who are about to leave high school must sense a vision and fulfill it. We must educate ourselves to become efficient citizens rather than merely «t rive to get rich.” —Eloise Hammond “Love and reason, hope and aspiration blend to make the holy circle of home.” -—Helen Lechner “Under a better government, a government which would give honest admin- istration, education, and irrigation of the now desolate sun-scorched valley of the lower Jordan, Palestine would become a prosperous country.” —Laura Schwamberger “In old age it is too late to repair and change the mistakes of youth.” —John Ford “There are a great many other things far more valuable than riches for which men ought to strive. Our aim should be to serve God and benefit mankind. That was the purpose of our Christ, which no man has ever exceeded.” —Lillian M. Kahle “Education is the cultivation of qualities and talents that a person posesses..” —Gladys Welch “Good citizenship, like charity, begins at home. The parents, while preserving the respect and obedience of the children, ought to be their best chums. The childen ought to make the home rather than the street comer the place to meet their friends.” —Monica Bettinger “I think that the woman’s place in the world today is first, in the home, at the head of a good family helping the members to succeed; and second, as a com- munity worker, serving the community.” —Elva Gunn Commercial Department AST year sixteen of the graduating students took typing or shorthand or both, and many, without further training obtained secretarial positions. The present graduating class has eleven students taking commercial work. Without any further training many are hoping to obtain positions. It is a wonderful opportunity which enables pupils to secure vocational training in high school. Most professions require from two to eight years of higher education. Miss Murphy has been Metamora’s only commercial teacher. During the past three years she has not only proven her own ability but she also has shown that she ■an impart to others the same knowledge. The present second year typists have reached the mark of fifty-five words per minute. The first year typists are catching up and the majority have passed the forty-five word per miunte mark. In shorthand the second year students can take dictation at the rate of one-hundred words per minute.. Page thirty-seven THE METEOR Metamora High School Alumni Association Name Occupation CLASS OF 1911 Harry Tredway, Cashier. Harold Ottgen, Factory worker. Charles Malone, Cashier. Harold Heffron, Doctor. Bert Mitchell, Store-keeper. Hazel Ottgen Schlatter, Housewife. Carl Mitchell, Express Agent. CLASS OF 1912 Nina O’Neill Ottgen, Housewife. Carma Johnson Mooney, Housewife. William Carr Wilma Willford Clancy, Housewife. Ruth Johnson Yost, Housewife. Lawrence Carr, Clerk. Ethel Ottgen Johnassen, Housewife. Jennie Cartwright, Teacher. CLASS OF 1913 Oscar Ries, R. R. Worker. Lewis Potter, U. S. Navy. Muriel Sebring Steadman, Housewife. Delbert Ries, Farmer. Howard Heffron, Surgeon. Mildred Henricks Rusch, Housewife. CLASS OF 1914-15 John Champion, Farmer. Hollis Shaffer, Barber. Eve Carpenter, Housewife. James Willford, Factory worker. Frma Davoll Thompson, Housewife. Veronica Simon Smith, Housewife. Hazel Bilor, Deceased. CLASS OF 1916 Opal Ott Scheuer, Music Teacher. F’ed Mitchell, Automobile worker. Fern Ray, Teacher. Eldon Ford, Farmer. Mary Ch rchill Woodring, Housewife. Vena Hackett Twiss, Housewife. Fred O’Neill, Farmer. Marie Ries, Nurse. John Taylor, Farmer. Rowena Ritehev Loar, Housewife. CLASS OF 1917 C-EPen Hannah Stevens, Housewife. Gertrude Schaffer Ray, Housewife. Lucy Simon Zenk, Housewife. Page thirty-eight Teresa Mossing, Bookkeeper. Harry Ries, Electrician. Thomas Cheney, Automobile worker. Ethel Bilor, Stenographer. Margaret Simon, Housekeeper. Pauline Simon Van Coppenall, House- wife. Carol Ottgen Gross, Musician. Ronald Loar, Mgr. Kroger Store. Arthur Twiss, T. W. R. R. Worker. Minnie Onweller, Stenographer. CLASS OF 1918 Florine Simpson Wotring, Housewife. Ruth Fewlas Trumbull, Housewife. Helen Root Paul, Housewife. Leland Lathrop, Farmer. CLASS OF 1919 Lowell Hackett, Cashier. Helen Smith Benfer, Housewife. Dorothy Wright, Stenographer. Mary Barnes Tredway, Housewife. Barbara Malone Lathrop, Housewife. Doris Ray, Principal. Helen Pifer Hackett, Housewife. Iva Dell Ries, Teacher. Barbara Simon, Nurse. CLASS OF 1920 Magdalene Klein Keith, Housewife. Clayton Gleckler, Farmer. Harold Taylor, Drug Clerk. Clyde Malone, Naval Officer. I,ester Hollstein, Salesman. CLASS OF 1921 Lillian Marston, Teacher. Charlotte Fillinger, Stenographer. Harley Berry, Salesman. Eva Hackett Ford, Housewife. Floyd Dennis, Painter. Mary O’Neill Rush, Housewife. Stanley Wright, Financial Agent. CLASS OF 1922 Marie Taylor, Teacher. Elsie Scheuer Burns, Stenographer. Marie Loar Thompson, Housewife. Vera Crockett, Stenographer. Rrth Myers, Nurse. Loris Malone, Naval Officer. Ruth Luke, Teacher. METAMOKA HIGH SCHOOL Ruth Barnaby, Stenographer. Leola Rockwood Harris, Housewife. Alton Tripp Student. Lyle Sebring, Bookkeeper. Eleanor Crockett, Teacher. Ruth Cooper, Stenographer. Raymond Mack Wallace Ries, Automobile Worker. Thelma E. Webster, Teacher. Marie Sullivan, Housewife. CLASS OF 1923 Lucille Gibbs, Stenographer. Walter Atwell, Salesman. Pauline Ray, Teacher. Marion Tredway, Teacher. Arthur Sanderson, Cabinet Maker. Marjorie Ford, Student. Viola Scheuer, Stenographer. I.eland McMunn, Farmer. Dessie Smallman, Housewife. Catherine Schmitz, Nurse. Harold Klein, Pharmacist. Grace Hannah Mitchell, Housewife. Arden Mohr Louella Bilor, Stenographer. Maynard Welch, Student. CLASS OF 1924 Thelma Smith Hayden, Housewife. Alice Tripp, Nurse. Ralph Barnaby, Farmer, lone Franklin Davy, Designer. Eulalia Scheuer, Stenographer. Lawson Woodring, Farmer. Wanda Gormley, Stenographer. Fern Dennis, Stenographer. Frances Geiger, Nurse. Earl Sanderson, Student. Paul Wright, Bookkeeper. Edson Ely Walter Ely CLASS OF 1925 Kenneth Domire, Factory worker. Marie-Geiger, Nurse. Paul Dennis, Farmer. Lela Ottgen, Housekeeper. Carl Franklin, Student. Ivan Fashbaugh, Automobile worker. Viola Iffland, Stenographer. Virgil Tripp, Truck driver. Loretta Ford, Bookkeeper. Treva Feeback, Student. Paul Marvin, Stenographer. Kathryn Finn, Housekeeper. Elba Ritchey, Student. Wesley Ries, Automobile worker. Marion Patten, Student. CLASS OF 1926 Almond Crockett, Student. Elmer Welch, Elevator employee. Harold Wright, Barber. Freida Sloan, Stenographer. Velma Barnaby, Telephone Operator. Loyal Woodward, Student. Howard Tredway, Student. Beryl Tredway, Student. Paul Tripp, Farmer. Helen Sanderson, Stenographer. Elizabeth Sanderson Doyle, Housewife. Lucille Sullivan. Housekeeper. Hart Schwen, Clerk. CLASS OF 1927 Clinton Ford, Automobile worker. Elena Ray, Student. Etheldra Scheuer, Stenographer. Alton Kinnamon, Florist. K Lucille Tredway, Student. Vera Wotring, Housekeeper. Garland Keith, Factory worker. Rose Loeffler, Housewife. June Strong, Housekeeper. Lavern Mossing, Stenographer. Veronica Ford, Stenographer. Esther Ries, Housekeeper. Isobel Woodward, Stenographer. Malcolm Linehan, Student. Lavern Wright, Stenographer. Marion Wright, Stenographer. F’orence Stanton, Telephone Operator. Marguerite Welch, Stenographer. Junior Linehan, Auctioneer. Robert Tuttle, Automobile worker. Meredyth Gormley, Student. Velma Tripp, Housekeeper. Bereta Myers, Housekeeper. Freddy Garner, Factory worker. Walter Taylor, Truck driver. Mayola Ott, Stenographer. Lorah Gormley, Stenographer. Roy Bell, Clerk. Fern Dennis, Housekeeper. Sam Sullivan, Automobile worker. Jerome Simon, Salesman. Page thirty-nine THE METEOR Reading left to right: Lillian Wotring and Celma Crockett. These basketball play- ers did not appear in the other picture be- cause of their absence from school at that time. Lillian has played two years as guard. Celma has played for the past five years as forward. She is now leaving. Metamora is losing a real basketball veteran. They have both done commendable work for the athle- tics of this school. ® w h hMh} hxh hKh){k FOR A GOOD ICE CREAM SODA OR SUNDAE— —TRY— MOMENEE’S DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY Page forty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL THE MET E () R The Domestic Arts Class UR Domestic Arts class is composed of girls ranging from the freshmen to senior grades. Under the instruction of Miss Jensen, this class has been taught the art of cooking, sewing and the decorating of furniture and dishes. During the winter months two groups of girls were appointed, who took charge of the cafeteria cooking, thereby affording a hot lunch for the chidren who did not wish to leave the building. The lunch would consist of a hot drink, a hot dish, and many times a desert. Along with our plain sewing we are taught how to embroidery and hemstitch in different ways. Each girl is required to keep a note book in which are samples and notes on various articles. It is necessary for every girl to know these things for the simple care she must give her clothing. Every girl must make at least two dresses which are to be made according to the standards of neatness and carefulness. A few girls who have a natural liking for drawing and art were taught how to paint dishes and decorate furniture. At the close of this school year a style show was given, and all work dis- played to the public that it might see what we have accomplished. Some baked goods and art displays were also shown along with the other work. 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 BERKEY. OHIO Page forty-two ME TAM OR A HIGH SCHOOL Page forty-three THE METEOR Our Hobbies Razzing the referee C oath’s Pet .........• Blocking the aisle..... Writing to Delaware .. Star Athlete .......... Henry’s Rival ......... .. Combing her hair....... Talking with Clifford .. Vamping? ? ? .......... Book worm ........ Clara Bow, the second . Flirting with Dale..... Driving to school ....... Ladies Man............. Ideal Girl ............ Mrs.? ? ? .......... Playing the Piano...... Playing Basketball .... Playing sick .......... Reading stories ....... Riding in a Ford Coupe . Talking to Leslie ...... Teaching Sunday School “Stepping out” ........ Powdering ............. Gossiping • •.......... Talking with Murphy .. ........ Harold Buck ......... John Ford .......... Leslie Ott ........ Ollie Pifer ........... John Tripp ...... Eugene Mench ..... Celma Crockett ..... Matilda Dugas .......... Alene Konz ...... Miles Crockett ...... Helen Lechnor ......... May Garner. ......... Eddie Kahle ...... Kenneth Clark ...... Ruth Crockett ....... Gladys Welch ......... Mr. Thomas ... Monica Bettinger ....... Lillian Kahle ...... Howard Petee Laura Schwamberger .. Bernetta Bettinger ... . Eloise Hammond Mildred Langenderfer .....•• Thora Berry . Magdalen and Elva .... Percy Plummer METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL THE METEOR 0 HXK� KKXHj0f)0 K� {H 0 HXH}{HW H Congratulations ’28 YOU HAVE OUR CONFIDENCE AND BEST WISHES Let Us Enroll You in Our Books. —OFFICERS— E. S. DAVOLL, President H. H. TREDWAY, Cashier HORACE TREDWAY, Vice President C. J. MALONE, Ass’t. Cashier TERESA MOSSING, Bookkeeper CHJ HJ HJ HJ HJ HJ0 HJ HJ XHJO HJ HJ0 HJ HJ HJ0 HJ HJ XHJ HJ HJ HJ HJ00 HJ HJ HJ0 HJO Page forty-six 0000 ME T A M OR A HIGH SCHOOL Page forty-seven Boy Scouts THE METEOR X SS9 HE Boy Scout organization of Troop 1 of Metamora, was started in March, 1927, and has advanced very rapidly in the past year. This Troop has fourteen members at present and a good scout master. During the last two months the troop has added five new boys to its enrollment. At present there are six second class scouts and seven tenderfoots. In the years before us we expect to have a larger and better troop in Metamora. We shall try our best to help the community in every way we can. Reeck Motor Sales PERFECTED WHIPPET AND PATENTED SLEEVE VALVE WILLYS-KNIGHT AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE METAMORA, OHIO Phone No. 25 SERVICE THAT SATISFIES Page forty-eight METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Y your annual IS THE MATERIAL MANI- FESTATION OF THE CLOS- ING CHAPTER IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Both $pe and pictures should be artistically arranged; The engrav- ings extraordinary; Service com- pletely satisfactory. FORT WAYNE PERSONAL SERVICE Will enable you to achieve exactly l 4iese results, economically. i [THt MARK OF EXCELLENCE ort TV.ayne.Sngmving 60. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Page forty-nine THE METEOR kKhWkXkXhXKhXhxk ‘GET QUALITY AND SERVICE—WE GIVE BOTH.’ Gasoline, Oils Greases WATCH FOR THE BIG RED TRUCKS THAT GIVE YOU SERVICE. Metamora Oil Company Metamora—Berkey—Silica Rd. and Central Ave. Page fifty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Pape fifty-one THE METEOR 1903 928 A quarter of a century has passed since we started the Elevator in Metamora, and we still believe it is the best com- munity in which to live. During all these years we have witnessed many improve- ments. From two teachers and eight grades we now boast of one of the best schools in the state. From mud streets to brick and concrete pavements. Oil lamps to electric lights. Deep wells with 75,000 gallons of pure water always ready to quench the most thirsty. A good place to educate. A good place to live. WE BID YOU WELCOME. The Metamora Elevator Co Page fifty-two METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL MA$@T OUT FOt THECU? JAZ7 HOUNDS PEACH £5 9 IWOtfSTfllOUS QVDOH HEH0E5 UNCLE WHY BOYS LEASE HOME Page fifty-three THE METEOR METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Jokes Harry Heldt:—“D’ya wanna ‘pet’?” Elosie H.:—‘‘Oh, I’d love one. I’m so fond of animals.” Mr. Lechner:—“Sir, you pushed your acquaintance on my daughter, declared your love for her, and kissed her. What excuse have you?” Paul Boroff:—“It was terribly dark.” Clifford F.:—“Do you play golf?” Harriet T.:—“Oh, dear no; I don’t even know how to hold the caddie.” Kenny Clark:—“I have come to see about your daughter’s hand.” Mr. Strong:—“Mother, tell Nina the manicurist has arrived.” Mr. Kinner:—“How did you get that bump on your head?” Harold S.:—“Oh, thats where a thought struck me.” Miss Murphy:—“Why don’t you answer me?” Dale McKinney:—“I did shake my head.” Miss Murphy:—“Well, I couldn’t hear it rattle clear over here.” Mr. Gordon:—“Coming in to the lecture on appendicitis?” Eugene Meach:—“No, I’m sick of these organ recitals.” THE METEOR iJkI|O hck hjh 0 hjh O0 h OO h o h ch h 0 h O0 h o hKhCh h i hChChck hkk h o h o Congratulations Class of ’28 ■ChIKH OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOhIhJhChChCKHChIhWhIhIKhchIhC CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’28 WE HAVE ENJOYED YOUR ASSOCIATION and WISH YOU SUCCESS ON YOUR JOURNEY OF LIFE Metamora Home Bakery MEALS and LUNCHES—BAKED GOODS—CANDIES ICE CREAM and DRINKS Page fifty-six Everything to Make You May Buy Cheaper But You Can’t Buy Better.” Expert Watch Repairing Jewelry and Furniture Telephone 48-M The House a Home Shaw’s Meat Market Metamora, Ohio Compliments Phone 37 —of— METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Jokes Howard Petee:—“There goes the old rascal who swindled me out of $40,000.” Ruth Crockett:—“How did he do it?” Howard:—“He refused to let me marry his daughter.” Mr. Allen:—“Name some liquid that won’t freeze.” Beryl Schcuer:—“Hot water.” Mr. Thomas:—“Life is just a merry-go-round.” Hazen Bilor:—“Yes—with all the girls reaching for the gold ring that means u free ride.” Laura S.:—“A woman lecturer recently claimed that prohibition was a failure.” Harold Buck:—“That’s just like a woman; she can’t keep a secret.” Will Crockett:—“Young man, 1 understand you have made advances to my daughter.” —Yes; I wasn’t going to say anything about it, but since you have mentioned it, I wish you would get her to pay me back.” Miss Jensen:—“If you tell a man any thing, it goes in one ear and out of the other. Mr. Gordon:—“And if you tell a woman any thing, it goes in both ears and out of her mouth.” 0 � 000 h K 00 h Kh h KhXKh CKk h h KhKH h CH h Ch CKhKKKKHKH h KH 0 WISHING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO THE CLASS OF '28 Silhavy Motor Sales AUTHORIZED OT cC III � ' l« � SALES AND SERVICE METAMORA, OHIO Page fifty-seven THE METEOR QUALITY SERVICE 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 QUALITY SERVICE CKh:h::h;h::h:h:k:h:} k:h:k Page fifty-eight MET AM OR A HIGH SCHOOL BOOST Don’t sit supinely on your roost, But come along and help us boost For better things of every kind And leav« your kicking clothes behind O. let us boost for better streets, And softer beds and longer sheets, For smoother lawns and better lights And shorter-winded blatherskites: For finer homes and larger trees, For hats and boots and bumble bees. For shorter hours and higher pay, For fewer thistles in our hay. For better grub and bigger pies, For two more moons to light the skies; And let the wolves of war be loosed On eveiy guy who doesn’t BOOST. Page fifty-nine THE METEOR hCKh Ch h ChCh ( h h CKh CKKh O0 Kh h Ch ch KKh h Kh h 0 h h Ch h h h o The Sunlight Dairy Is A Sign of Good MILK and CREAM PROMPT SERVICE ALVIN ENGLAND Ottgen Buick Sales Metamora— Morenci—Blissfield POSITIVE SERVICE FISK TIRES PENNZOIL WILLARD BATTERIES o joo kh o h o kkkk ch o k ooooo h oo h ooockkk ooo ooooooooooo ooo A Royal Flush for the Automobile Owner The five coverages—Fire, Theft, Property Damage, Collision and Public Liability —constitute complete protec- tion for the automobile owner covering the value of his aut- omobile, as well as his own liability for damage to the property of others or personal injuries caused by his auto- mobile. The omission of any of these coverages leaves the automobilist open to loss. Buy COMPLETE PROTECTION from Here’s a hand (full of automo- bile protection) that can’t be beat. Tredway Malone Ch 00 KK 0 h 0 h h h Kh Kh Ch h Ch h h KKh hCh KhCh 00 KKh 0 h CK OO h 0 Page sixty METAMORA HIGH SCHOOL Summary of Metamora High School Alumni Association Number of Graduates ............. —............. 180 Number of Graduates Residing in this Community....... 70 85 Men 95 Women OCCUPATIONS: Housewives .............. 37 Stenographers-Bookkeepers 31 College Students 16 Business Men ........... 14 Farmers ............... 11 Factory Workers .......... 14 Teachers .................. 11 Housekeepers ............... 9 Nurses____________________ 7 In U. S. Navy ............. 3 Doctors ........—..—........ 2 R. R. Workers .............. 2 Barbers .................. 2 Druggist ...-................2 Electricians .............. 1 Deceased --------------- 1 Miscellaneous .......... 14 TOTAL 180 OOOOCH OCH OOOOCHCH OOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOO“C CH OOOO OOOOOOOOOOO sixty-one Thanks to Everybody THE METEOR We, the members of the editorial staff of this annual, wish to express our sincere thanks to all the business men of this community who have aided us so nobly and generously in the publication of this book. Without their hearty support and co-operation the annual would not have been a success. We also wish to take this means of express- ing our thanks to Mr. Gordon,our faculty advisor, who has guided and helped us edit this year book. The class of ’28 sincerely appreciates the favor done by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. McComb, who published this annual within the financial reach of our small school. Page sixty-two M ETAMORA HIGH SCHO () I Autographs Page sixty-three