Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 22 of the 1945 volume:

78th Alumni Banquet 50 ‘Years A CjoCden Anniversary 1945-1995 Metamora High School Metamora, Ohio Cfass of 1945 Be the labor great or small. Do it well or not at all. WE (DIE) IT WELL! June 10,1995 (President Secretary Treasurer Class Ttower Class Colors Class Motto Officers 1944-1945 James K. King Rose Muriel Doyle June V. Langenderfer American Beauty Rose Rose and Silver Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all. Class of 1945 Raymond Austin Joanne Baker Rose Muriel Doyle James King June Langenderfer Raymond Mohr Frances Hudik Catherine Minich Mabel Knight Meredyth Iffland Melvin Thompson Uva Herrick Joyce Mortemore Eleanor Nye Marilyn Setzler Richard Roback Rose Mary Stutzman Joan Zenk Joyce Tred way Dale Pifer Carolyn Snyder June Kane Alice Ott Dorothy Roback Mary Lou Scheuer Memories of tfe way we were... 1945 ' The Meteor could not be published because of the paper shortage caused by war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of cerebral hemorrhage and Vice President Harry S. Truman took office. President Truman was widely quoted for saying The buck stops here and If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Atomic bombs were dropped on Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Marines storm Iwo Jima. World War II was over as Germany and Japan were forced to accept unconditional surrender. Peace is worldwide. The United Nations was established. RKO radio signs Boris Korloff for horror show parts. A loaf of bread cost 9 cents. A gallon of milk cost 31 cents delivered. A B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in New York. U.S. food rationing ended on all items except sugar. Bess Myerson was crowned Miss America. Ray Mil land wins Best Actor for 'The Lost Weekend. Joan Crawford wins Best Actress for Mildred Pierce. Cordell Hull, of the US, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mary Chase receives a Pulitzer Prize in Drama for Harvey. Inventions and discoveries from 1945 include Tupperware and an antibiotic salve. Bacitracin. Ball point pens went on sale. Animal Farm by George Orwell and Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor were published. Hit songs included Let it Snow and June is Bustin' Out All Over. The Detroit Tigers won the world series. Eddie Arcaro won the Kentucky Derby for the third time. Boxer Rocky Graziano scored 5 knockouts at Madison Square Garden. The Cleveland Rams beat the Washington Redskins, 15-14, to become the NFL championship winners. The Toronto Maple Leafs win hockey’s Stanley Cup. Southern California beats Tennessee 25-0 to win the Rose Bowl. Also born in 1945 was Rod Stewart, Steve Martin, Carly Simon, Neil Young, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Eric Clapton, Jim Davis, Melba Moore, Tom Selleck, Rob Reiner WESMVEE WE EACV Tint Rsyw L to Isabelle Stanton, Beatrice Meyer, Ruth Lee Jones, Florence Stanton Second (Rpw L to K.L. Burris, Alma Bamaby, LaVeme King, Ethel Stewart, Mary Rush O.J. Pifer, Superintendent The OriginaC(Ra ...First Grade, Class of 1945 'Front cRpw L to Eve Stutz, Mary Low Scheuer, Howard Woodward, Irene Tietz, Robert Drennan, Rose Muriel Doyle, Joan Zenk, Christine Cole, Uva Herrick Second cRow C to Dale Pifer, Betty Sietz, Jack Taylor, Dick VanCoppenolle, Betty Jo Gibson, Barbara Shanks, Joyce Tredway, unknown, Oren Blaine Third cRow L to Raymond Mohr, unknown, Mary Ann Garlick, Frances Hudik, unknown, Alex Bedrosian, Robert Hassen, Joyce Mortemore, unknown In the year 1942... Freshman It was in the fall, September 2, 1S41, that a very bachfuF group of Freshmen took their first step toward four years of hi£i school work. The class officers they elected at their first mooting to guido them through the Freshman year were: President------ Vice-president Treasurer------ Secretary----- —Marilyn Setzler —MoIvin Thompson ---Robort Donahue Juno Langonderfcr September 26, 1S41 was a dark and dismal day for forty-one Freshmen who were initiated into high school by the Seniors. The Freshmen had several interesting discussions during tho home room meetings throughout the year. In the year 1943... Sophomores The Sophomore class held its first class meeting September 17 1942, when we elected class officers. Jcmes King . • Melvin Thompson Marilyn Setzler Otto dries o . Miss Stewart . • • . President Vico--President . . • Secretary ( . . Trecsuror . t . • Advisor Wo enjoyed a skating party In Ootefcor ot Pileos' Inn. The major- ity wont in cars driven by the pupils or their parents. The admission was paid by the class duos. Tho othor grades wore also invited. Volunteers were made for student council and votod on by tho class, Uva Horrick, June Langonderfor, Joaos Kitig, and Marilyn Sotzlor v oro elected. In the year 1944... Juniors President. . . Vice President Secretary. . . Treasurer. . . Advisor. . . . . Melvin Thompson . Robert Drennan Rose Muriel Doyle . . .Joanne Baker . . .Miss Stewart On October 27, the Junior class sponsored a Halloween party for the four upper grades. Prizes were given for the prettiest dressed, won by Betty Kos; the hardest to guess, won tyDawn Potter and Harriet Woodring; the ugliest dressed, won by Evelyn Stutzman; and the funniest dressed, won by Joyce Mohr, After playing games, refreshments were served. Much admiration was shown for the Junior class rings when they v ere received November 1. One boy chose a pin. The center of the ring is built up with a crest on the top, and 1945 is written on the two sides. The initials are on the outside of the ring. CLASS OT '4 ..listed as Upper Grades in '43 Meteor Class of '45 in 1944 Class of1945 (Profiles Joanne (Baker Sc titumi 122 Edgewood Street Children Dianne Medley Darlene Schuly Teresa Richner Joseph Schwind John Schwind Maria Linke Michael Schwind Edith Schwind Delta, Ohio 43515 46 44 41 40 36 32 30 29 Spouse______‘Joseph!Deceased) grandchildren Heather Hansen 23 James Richner 15 Shauna Medley 20 Colleen Medley 17 Colin Medley 15 Melissa Schuly 15 Brian Schuly 13 Christopher Schuly 11 Justin Schwind 12 Dustin Schwind 15 Jason Schwind 4 Gretchen Vollmar 11 Alexander Schwind 6 mos. Occupation Sauders Farm Craft Village ‘Fondest High ScfwoCMemory Playing basketball with O.J. as referee during lunch hour. Junior and Senior play. Getting to practice in a farm truck. Interest, Hobbies, Comments Bible study, crocheting, traveling, family. 7antes ‘Kina | 1 4 1020 North Grove 110 Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 Children grandchildren Karen Johnson 44 Morgan, Eden, Kaylin, Haydyn Brenda Pieratt 43 Kyle, Neil Marcia Blandford 41 Clare, Emma, Jacob Cindy DeVuono 38 Anthony, Doug, Andrea, Christina Kevin King 37 Devon, Danae Brian King 35 Occupation ‘Retired Fondest High School ‘Memory Marilyn Schet er bet that I wouldn't kiss her at the close of the curtain in the high school play, I did...and got my face slapped just after the curtain closed. Too damn close for comfort. Interest, Hobbies, Comments Think about what I would have done then with the spare time I have now. When I'm not dreaming I golf, bowl, fish, travel, use camera, play cards, drink, boat, drink, etc. ‘Meredith Inland (Lorenz)__________________________________Spouse (Bud 428 W. Chicago Box 255 Britton, Michigan 49229 Children grandchildren John 38 Tyler 5 Nancy 34 Occupation Housewife Spouse Occupation Gas Fuel Aid Distributor (45 years) Fondest High School Memories Going to Berkey to dances on Saturday night. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Polka dancing, weekend trips with bands, traveling Class of1945 (Profiles ‘June Lanpemferfer (King)________ 2840 North Raab Road Swanton, Ohio 43558 Children Karen Johnson Brenda Pieratt Marcia Blandford Cindy DeVuono Kevin King Brian King Occupation 44 43 41 38 37 35 Factory Worker Fondest High ScfiooCMemory Spouse ((Divorced) grandchildren Morgan, Eden, Kaylin, Haydyn Kyle, Neil Clare, Emma, Jacob Anthony, Doug, Andrea, Christina Devon, Danae Being cheerleader. Junior and Senior play. Attending Junior and Senior banquets. Basketball games. Graduation. Interest, Hobbies, Comments Spending time with my children and grandchildren. Dancing, skiing, golf, and traveling the world. Catherine ‘Minich Chfye)___________________________Spouse lohn 4122 Kilbum Road Berkey, Ohio 43504 Children grandchildren Linda 46 Scott 26 Zachary 6 Terry 43 Amy 23 Jacob 5 Debra 40 Matthew 21 Richard 31 Trina 17 Tiffany 14 Step-grandchildren great grandchildren Renee 29 Austin 4 Hana 2 Richard 27 Scotty 2 Jarid 24 Step-great grandchildren Anthony 6 Miranda 3 Occupation Retired Spray Painter Spouse Occupation Semi-Retired Sales Rep Fondest High School Memories Senior play. Our Irish bus driver and of course, my classmates Interests, Hobbies, Comments Crafts, reading, traveling in R.V., traveling anywhere anyway. MeanorQ; _______________________________________________Spouse_________lohn A. JfazeCwood 1307 Devlin Drive Valle Jo, California 94591 Children grandchildren Elizabeth McCabe 31 TerenceS., Jr. 14 Matthew W. 13 Occupation Housewife and Library Aid Spouse Occupation Retired Electronic Technician Fondest High School Memories Riding to and from play practice with Catherine Minich - OH! Boy! Interests, Hobbies, Comments Reading, sewing, gardening, and visiting with friends. Class of1945 (Profiles Mafcf Knight (Langendtfer)_____________________________Spouse Sfrp {Deceased) 11 6 93 5825 North Berkey-Southem Road Berkey, Ohio 43504 Children grandchildren Hal (Marie) Langenderfer bl952 Erin 10, Jessi 8, Lucas 5 Becky (Scott) Pfann bl953 Melissa 13 Polly (Willie) Gombash bl958 Liz 10, Jacob 5 Occupation Retired 1990 Sec Asst to Treasurer Evergreen Bd of Education (32 years bus office) Fondest High Sc Hoof Memories Learning to read and write shorthand my senior year which gave me the desire to enroll in a business school. As a sophomore I decided not to take Home Ec because of the teacher. 1 chose Latin instead and then discovered the teacher was the same...Ethel Stewart. Interests, Hobbies, Comments My husband and I use to camp and travel in our R.V. Now, I visit family and friends by plane, bus, or travel by car. I still find it relaxing to work in the yard, sit on my porch and read, or take walks. In the spring I work in a local greenhouse as a transplanter. CMelvin Thomvson Svouse Teresa 11118 Thompson Blissfield, MI 49228 Children grandchildren Larry 45 Jeff 18 Niel 11 Dennis 43 Ryan 18 Keven 10 Connie 40 Amy 16 Eric 10 Beverly 37 Laura 14 Renae 8 Nicole 13 Step-children Step-grandchildren Rose Hijl 34 Tyler 6 Jessica 21 2 Rob Hijl 32 Bailey Baby Occupation Farmer -Trucker retired but still working Spouse Occupation Retired upholster Fondest High SchooC Memories Being sent to P.D. Canavans office. Freshman initiation. Junior and Senior plays. Agricultural field trips. Skipping school. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Travel and sports. Golfing, fishing, playing cards. Spending my winters in Florida. flfanfyn Settler (Cram?)________________________________Spouse ‘lack 9000 Lake Charity Drive Maitland, Florida 32751 Children grandchildren Deborah Scearce 45 Kimberly 21 Brian 17 Timothy 34 Samantha 3 Amanda 9mos Mark 27 Occupation Retired Spouse Occupation Retired Fondest High SchooC Memories It has been a long time and I can not think of anything special. Interests, Hobbies, Comments I do volunteer work at Florida Hospital (Pink Lady). I volunteer at Lake Silver School, second grade, one day a week. We enjoy golfing and traveling. EVERGREEN COf MUNITY LIBRARY Class of1945 Profiles (Richard Ro6ack Spouse EveCvn 1248 Vine Street Adrian, Michigan 49221 Children grandchildren Phillip 39 John li Rhonda Philinda 38 Roselyn li Kay Dawn 36 James 10 Donna 34 Cristfer 8 Mary 24 Reaty 8 Step-children Hall 21 Jason 19 Mat 16 Occupation Retired Spouse Occupation Retired Fondest High School Memories Being in FFA. What I remember most is the last day I went to school just before I went into the service January 4,1945. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Wood craft, working in the garden and yard. loan Zenk fQrockwav) Spouse 3841 S. Adrian Highway Adrian Michigan 49221 Children grandchildren Marianne Magee 29 Kari 7 Step-children Step-grandchildren Larry M. 47 Sherry 23 John W. 47 Stacey 17 Lawrence ‘E. Scott 5 Shelly 20 Michael 17 Occupation Retired Spouse Occupation Retired Fondest High School iMemories Enjoyed being in the band. School play and working on school paper. The Mirror and year book, The Meteor.” Interests, 'Hobbies, Comments Wonderful teachers we had. Enjoy being with my family. Like to read. Collect depression glass. Attending the same school as my brother and sisters; also the same school that my mother, Lucy Simon Zenk, and my aunt, Pauline Simon VanCoppenolle, graduated from in 1917. Joyce 1 redway (Seigneur)_______________________________Spouse (PauC 903 E. Mansfield Street Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 Children grandchildren Joy Lauthers 45 Chad 15 Kurt 13 Scott Seigneur 44 P. Scott 23 Patrick 20 Don Seigneur 42 Janelle 15 Jay 13 James Seigneur Deceased 6 15 82 Joe 14 Ashleigh 12 Occupation Homemaker, Retired from Bucyrus Public Library Spouse Occupation Greens Superintendent, Bucyrus Country Club Fondest High Schoof Memories Graduation. When we went to Toledo to have our senior pictures taken. Then we went to a movie and saw Arsenic and Old Lace. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Reading, bike riding, walking, needle work, traveling. I enjoy being with my grandchildren. I am looking forward to a great-grandchild in March 1995. Class of1945 Profiles Carolyn Snyder .Spouse None 11057 Arnold Highway Jasper, Michigan 49248 Children None Occupation Ritired fondest Jligh SchoolMemories Working behind the scenes for our school play. Fun we had on school bus to and from school. Glad when my Latin classes were over. Interests, “Hobbies, Comments Enjoy reading and have been working on family genealogy for several years. Have taken several trips to PA for research. I am active in my church and help with our Mission in Action activities. I like to garden and enjoy giving my abundance to those who do not garden. Since I have a hearing problem I do not watch or enjoy TV as 1 once did. June Kane (Magmr ) Spouse___®o6 1336 Anderson Maumee, Ohio 43537 Children grandchildren Patrick 39 Kelsey 12 Michael 7 Kathleen 32 Erika 4 Lauren 1 Occcupation Housewife never retire Spouse Occupation Retired Bar Owner fondest High SchooC Memories I only attended Metamora High for 4 months of my senior year. 1 did enjoy collecting flowers to decorate the gym for our prom. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Gardening, tennis. Spending time with my grandchildren. We spend 6 months in Ft. Myers Beach which I enjoy swimming and dancing. Me?. Qtt (fatteuw) 13304 Treat Highway Jasper, Michigan 49248 Spouse____Qeorge Children Susan 46 grandchildren Matthew 26 Joesph 44 Aimee 23 Gary Deceased Teena 22 Craig 16 Deceased 9 10 89 Skip Retired Occupation fondest High School Memories I enjoyed all four years. We had nice times, great classmates, and the best teachers. Also enjoyed having a part in the school play. Interests, Hobbies, Comments I enjoy family, friends, and grandchildren. I like keeping busy taking care of my garden and flowers. Also enjoy playing bingo and riding bike. Vale Pifer_ St. Augustine, Florida 32076 39 2042 Reef Drive Children Michelle Occupation Retired fondest High School Memories Basketball, wood shop Interests, Hobbies, Comments Fishing, traveling, yard work, gardening Spouse____Lavem grandchildren Julie 21 Spouse Occupation Melissa 15 Retired Class of1945 (Profiles Joyce ‘Mortemore (Cote)________________ 4210 Hill Drive Lambertville, Michigan 48144 Children 2 sons .Spouse grandchildren None Occupation Accountant Syl vania Bank 19 years Fondest High School Memories Not really, but they were good times. Interests, Hobbies, Comments Read, garden, boating, shopping. 1 wish 1 had more leisure time to do more visiting. (Dorothy Ro6ack (‘Waltz)______________________________Spouse Children grandchildren Three Six Occupation Sec Plant Administration Stauffer Chemical Company 25 years 9 1 85 ‘fondest High School Memories Interest, Hobbies, Comments Gardening, yard work, grandchildren (Rose Munefcpovh ( Ries)_______________________Spouse‘Max Ries 4259 Packard Sand Creek, Michigan 49279 Children Two Occupation Housewife Spouse Occupation Retired Rose ManStutzman ((Boheba)__________________________Spouse 182 Cypress Street Pamona, California 91768 Children grandchildren Two F0ur Occupation Owner of Manufacturing Plant Fondest High School Memories O.J. Pifer while lecturing class (I believe science) leaned back in his chair and fell backwards. Much to the class s amazement he promptly stood up, sat back in the chair without losing composure or missing a word. It was hilarious and very impressive. Interest, Hobbies, Comments Camp, travel ‘Mary Lou ScfteuetjcDunda)______________________SpousedDeceased) Villa North Rest Home 4645 Lewis Ave Todelo, Ohio (Deceased (RaymondAustin Raymond Mohr Vva Jferricfc((8ar{ow) Trances Hudif (M ertz) Autograph Page Class of 1945