Middlebranch High School - Memoir Yearbook (Middlebranch, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1942 volume:

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It; is not a very big place, not a very famous place, but somehow it has figured, pretty big in our lives. It belongs to us and it ' s important. You enter our town around a curve, and across from the sign MIDDLE- BRANCH UNINCORPORATED is Bircher ' s Dairy and the confectionary where high school kids like to hang out. You pass a cheese factory and the Grange Hall on your way to the school. Over to the left are the railroad tracks where the kids like to walk; behind the school, the creek, where in the spring- time they go wading. Beyond the school a little piece is Tommy ' s store where the boys go to eat their cakes and pop at noontime. If you go farther, past the railroad crossing into the heart of the village, there ' s the Diamond Cement Factory, the principal industry of Middlebranch, and there ' s the Little Flower Chapel. And that ' s about all there is to it, except for the houses and the farms. Like I said, it ' s not a very big place. Middlebranch back in 1811 was just a main street with a Grist Mill and a general store when the Junior Hall is now. The rest was just farm houses, v ide apart. Then the railroad came through, and Middlebranch bagan to grow. At the lower end of the village, where the square is udw, lots were laid out. The first school house was situated beyond the present site, back of the creek. It was a little one room affair, with the traditional water pail and the bell. It was there that the sons and daughters of the neighboring farmers went to school. Then in 1884 a new school was built at the lower end of Middlebranch. That building is now the Little Flower Chapel. The postoffice, which had been part of the general store, was moved by Mr. Hill, to the square where it still stands today. The general store kept on handling mail though, and so with this division, two towns came into being. Middlebranch was the district and the square, and the section by our school today was called Oval City. No one knows where the boundary between these two towns was, and no one knows when they ceased being separate end joined into the present Middlebranch. The Diamond Portland Cement Company was first cons ' .ructed in 1892. Some of the first settlers in Middlebranch bore the names, Phillips, Housel, Brown, Wise, Bair, Cocklin, Oberlin, Werstler, and Schollenberger - - names that we still know today in 1942. So you see Middlebranch has grown from a little one horse village to a rambling center for a cement works, a supply company, a cheese factory, two dairies, a consolidated high school, and two churches. Middlebranch is the kind of community that we are proud to live in, and proud to know. Everything about it is stamped on our minds clearly - - the falling leaves in autumn, the smoke of passing trains mingling with snow and ice in winter, the mud and frogs by the creek in springtime. We see the big yellow buses, the men swinging lunchpails on the way from work .... This is our town . . . •p 4.4 r t? .-....x Tj; oltcol s. av OUR SCHOOL This is the high school that the 275 children of our town and surrounding districts attend. From nine o ' clock to four o ' clock there is peace in our vil- lage, until the dismissal bell . . . and then the town wakes. The students start home on the big yellow busses and some of them walk. They go home to farms to do chores; they go home to their families, their lessons, and their suppers. Back in 1929, Middlebranch students were housed in the grade building and two portables. The only teachers were Margaret Rodgers, Dorthea Eynon, and E. S. Hawkins, superintendent. As pupils increased, new de- partments were added - - a commercial department, a manual arts depart- ment, and a Home Economics department. In 1931 the new high school building was erected adding a modern note to the community. Student ' s varied interests demanded organization of clubs and as a result Hi-Y, Booster, Girl Reserves, and Girl Scouts sprang up. With the new build- ing came new teachers and later the new Superintendent, Mr. Kohr. The new school buses had to be bought to get students to our school from all parts of the township. Behind our school ' s success has been the work and interest of the town- ship ' s school board and the P. T. A. They have been responsible for im- provements, sponsoring athletics, helping to build a band, and encouraging us and backing us on many enterprises. Today Middlebranch presents a varied curriculum, keeping up with many interests. It seems as though the whole school just kept growing - - improving, until two years ago Middlebranch was entered in North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. This was an honor, an achievement, the reward for years of effort, of building and developing. We are proud of our school and its record. Just as it is part of our town, it is part of our lives. It has played its part in the development of minds and characters and now has many who do not forget - - our school. Board of Education MR. M. B. HOMER — — President MR. A. J. WILLAMAN — — Clerk MR. HOMER SCHMUCKER, Vice-president MR. RANSON BARR MR. A. L. GEIB MR. H. W. BENEDICT FACU LTY TEACHER W. MORRIS KOHR JOHN GUTTNER MARGARET WATHAN R. V. CHENEY MARGARET RODGERS HAROLD SCHAMP ROBERT CAWRSE DORIS REAM FLORENCE SMITH CATHERINE LEIST GRACE SENEFF AILI HAKOJARVI MIRIAM HAWES SCHOOL Wooster, Defiance, Ohio State A. B., M. A. Hiram. Kent State, A. B. Thiel, B. S. Capitol, B. Mus. Wooster, A. B. Kent State, B. S. in Ed. Baldwin-Wallace, A. B. Kent State, B. S. in Ed. Ohio State, B. S. in Ed. Kent State, B. S. in Ed. Otterbein, Mt. Union, B. Mus. Ohio State, B. S. in Home Ec, Muskingum, B, S. in Home Ec. SUBJECTS Superintendent General Science, Physics Science, Geography English, Biology, Public Speaking Instrumental Music, History, Democracy Latin, French, English Industrial Arts Business Practice, Physical Education. Commercial Law. Salesmanship, Hygiene, Bookkeeping Mathematics Physical Education, Typing, Shorthand Art, History, English Voca l Music, Elementary Music Home Economics Home Economics, English D m: II loud clot ha can make a millionaire. Chubby will certainly get there. Class Ofiicer 3-4, Booster Club 3-4. Boy ' s State 3, Football 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-34, Hi-Y 3-4, Debate 1-2, Class Softball I-2-3. Memoir Staff 4, All Star Basketball 2. Class Play 3. Class Bas- ketball 1-2-3, All Star Softball 3. WANDA BURFIELD She ' s happy, friendly, full of fun; We like her, so docs everyone. Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 2-4. Girl Reserves 3-4, Booster Club 3-4, Junior Play 3, Monitor 2-4, Operetta 4, Class Officer 2-3-4, County Music Festival 1-2, Annual Staff 4. Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Volley Ball 2-3-4. EILEEN BEARD Not noisy, she ' s a quiet one. But when you knoic her. she ' s fun Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 2, Indoor 1, Monitor 2, Teacher ' s Secre- ta ry 4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Volley Ball 1-2. y JftWE LEE BENNETT -c ' JS jc ' s liny and brisk, and it ' s sufficient To look at her to know she ' s efficient. Glee Club 1-2-3-4. Basketball 1-2-3. Volley Ball 1-2-3. Music Festival 1-2-3, Indoor 1-2, Booster Club 1-2-3, Girl Reserves 3, County Music Festival 2-3. JOSEPH BROSOVIC Tall, dark, and stubborn toft; No uiinder h ' s always in a stew. Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Hi-Y 4, Debate 2-3, Class Baskot- ball 2-4, Class Indoor 3-4, Booster Clu ' 5 3-4, Junior Ploy 3, Hi h Sc ' iocl Play 4, School Operetta 4. E OBERLIN e ' s noted for his independent way; He ' s different and he ' ll hare his say. Louisville 1-2, Hi-Y 3-4, Class Play 3, Class Football 3, Class Basketball 3-4, Class Officer 4, Judge of Council 4, Football 3-4. Music Festival 3, Prom Committee 3, Monitor 4, Class Track 3, Class Indoor 3-4, All Star Softball 3. ly S ObLDSMITH puts him over with any a flirt, a real pal. fficer 1-4, Hi-Y 3-4, High School Booster Club 3-4, Class Bas- l. Class Indoor Ball 3. ALDA CAVALIER No matter what happens. she is always composed; She makes a nice friend. as everyone knows. Booster Club 3-4, Music Festival 2, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Class Sextet 1-2-3, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Monitor 3-4, JOE CAVALIER He ' s at his best when by himself. But he ' s in there pitchin ' , not on the shelf. Football Manager 1, Basketball Mana- ger 1, Football 2, Basketball 2, Class Basketball 1-2-3. Class Softball 1-2-3- 4. AUDREY DANNER At all our )iame she led our cheers; For her success we have no fears. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Cheer Leader 2-34, Booster Cli ' b 1-2-3-4, Office Secretary 4, Monitor 2-3, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Class Officer 2, Volley Ball 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3, Bosketball 1-2, Indoor 1-2. EDITH DeGIRALOMO Afar off Edie can he si ' i ' , She ' i gay, a typical screnfccii. Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3 4, Monitor 2-4, Class Volley Ball 4 All Star Volley Ball 4, Operetta 4 Spring Music Festival 2-3, Office Sec retary 3-4, Class Reporter 1. ORLANDO DeGIRALOMO On field and floor lit aluays staned, A true good sport, record unmarred. Basketball 2-3-4. Football 2-3-4, Debate 1-2, Hi-Y 4, Play 1, Monitor 2-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Class Softball 1-2-3, All Star Softball 2-3. JENNIE FIGLOLA With her uill and winning way Jennie will succeed some day. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Booster Club 2-3-4. Music Festival 2. Indoor 1. Volley Ball 1, Monitor 1-2-3. DONALD GEITGEY Though he may seem quiet, Auctioneering ' s to be his diet. Hi-Y 4, Booster Club 4, Class Play 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Softbali 1-2-3-4, Intergym Football 3. WILMA GEMPLER Not forceful, hut you knou sBe ' s there; A girl with a smile that is ran ' . Freshman Glee Club 1-2-3-4, East Sparta 2-3. JEANNE GIBBS Blonde h.iir, blue eyes, a pretty smile Make being iiith her quite uorth ichle. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mucic Festival 1-2, Class Volley Ball 2-3, Basketball 2-3. Indoor 1, All Star Volley Ball 3, All Star Basketball 3, Literary Contest 3- 4, Operetta 4, Librarian 2-3, Girl Re- serves 3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3. Sex- tet 1-2-3. ELEANOR GRANT Loyalty always . . . that ' s Eleanor; For her ther e ' s much in store. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Class Sextet 1-2-3, Monitor 2-3-4, Booster Club 2-3-4, Cheer Leader 3-4. Class Volley Ball 1-2-4, Class Basketball 1-2, Class Indoor 1-2, All Star Team 1, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Mid -Hi Staff 4, Olfice Secretary 4, Music Festival 2. A grin, ipuiAi TOKi ' , and his French utulone. Makes for a future full of fun. Hi-Y 3-4, Booster Club 3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3 4, Class Indoor 1-2-3-4. Annual Staff 4. DOROTHY GUARNERIE .4 dimple ill her dun, all her curls in place; Of dullness around her you ' ll find no trace. Booster Club 3-4. Music Festival 1-2-3. Volley Ball 1, Class Basketball 1, Class Indoor 1, Study Hall Monitor 3-4, Hall Monitor 3, Teacher ' s Secre.ary 4, Clea Club 1-2-3-4. VERNA HENSEL V ' ' ; j children she ;.t quite in love; Skating fits her like a glove. Glee Club 3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Monitor 3-4. HAROLD HOST Thougli he ' s iilcnt uf like hh type; Cheerful-- never hear him gripe. Hi-Y 4, Booster Club 4, Football 1, Basketball 3. Interclass Basketball 4. Interclass Softball 1-3-4, Intergym Football 3, Intergym Basketball 4, Model Airplane Club 2-3. JACK HUMBERT Curh, aihl (limplei, and plenty of charm; He hates uork hut he does no harm. Hi-Y 2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Mid-Hi Stall 3-4, Memoir Stall 4, Class Offi- cer 1. DOROTHY LADLEY Dottie has dash and spirit galore; Her perpetual gladness we all adore. Librarian 1-2-3-4, Interclass Basketball 2, Interclass Volley Ball 1-2-3-4, High School Play 2-3-4, Student Council 2-3, County Music Festival 2, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Band 3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Girl Reserves 3-4, Literary Contest 3, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Verse Speaking Choir 1-2-3, Class Sextet 1-2-3. JANICE LEWIS topknot A gay breezy to toes She ' s a sure enough master of dancing and prose. Lehman 1: Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Booster Club 3. Girl Reserve 3-4, Officer, Jun- ior Play 3, Radio Spelling Bee 4, American Legion County Award, In- terclass Volley Ball, Prom Committee, Mid-Hi Staff 3-4, Memoir Staff 4, Spring Music Festival 2-3-4. MARJOLEE LEWIS Cuts up like a circus clown; Her high spirits are never down. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4. Girl Reserves 4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, All Star Basketball 2-3, All Star Volley Ball 2-3, Class Basket- ball 1-2-3, Class Volley Ball 1-2-3, In- door 1, Monitor 4, Office Secretary 4, Literary Contestant 2-3-4, Class Sextet 1-2-3, Music Festival 2-3, VIRGIL LILLEY Wirgtl has a hrdliant mind: True success he ' s sure to find. Scholarship 1-2-3-4, Orches:ra 1-2-3-4. Debate 1-2-3-4, Band 3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Monitor 1, Mid-Hi Staff 3-4, Junior Class Play 3. Hi-Y. HARRIET McMILLEN In ikating and sports she is tri.ky; That ' s why we alt call her Mickey. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Class Sextet 1-2-3, Librarian 1-2-3-4, Booster Club 2-3-4. Class Volley Ball 1-2-3-4, Class Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4, All Star Volley Ball 1- 2-3-4, All Star Basketball 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3, Teacher ' s Secretary 1, Operetta 4, Literary Contest 4, Octet 4, Girl Reserves 3-4, Class Ind;or 1. ELLAMAE OYLER Ellie is friends with all of us, flippant, and jolly, she hates a fuss. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3, Girl Reserves 3, G. R. President 4, Monitor 2-3, Class President 2. VIRGINIA PAINTER As cute as a neu toy; To know her is indeed a joy. McKinley 1-2-3, Girl Reserves 4. VIRGINIA PARKS Most useful one of alt our class, Virginia wilt lead humanity ' s mass. Monitor 1, Glee Club 1-2-3, Scholar- ship 1-2-4, Cafeteria 3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Office Secretary 4, Mid-Hi Stalf 4, High School Play 4, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, School Music Festival 2- 3, County Musi; Festival 2, Class Re- porter 3, DOLORES PRISING Kind thingi ue jtl like done; Dolon-s ' ll do them, erery one. Glee Club 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Class Volley Ball 1-2-3, Class Basketball 2-3, Music Fes- tival 2, Monitor 4. MARJORIE RACE She ' ll make a teacher lery fine; Home Economics h her line. Booster Club 1-2-3, Interclass Volley Boll 2, Interclass Basketball 3-4, All Star Basketball 3-4, Monitor 4, Office Secretary 4, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Girl Reserves 3. EMILY RICE Thh Miss a famous scientist will he; We ' re proud she ' s from our family tree. Glee Club 2-3-4, Booster 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 3-4, Student Council 1-2, Class Officer 3, Literary Contest 4, Memoir Staff 4, D. A. R. Test 4, Interclass Vol- ley Ball 1-2-3, Interclass Basketball 2, Junior Class Play 3. Music Festival 2-3, Scholarship 4, Verse Speaking Choir 2-3. DOROTHY ROYER - j. ' ll. Giie her music, gne her a song, Let her sing . . . she ' ll get along. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3- 4, Booster Club 1-2, Class Volley Ball 1-2-3, Basketball 1-2-3-4, All Star Bas- ketball 3-4, Monitor 3, Verse Speaking Choir 3, Class Sextet 1-2-3, Girls ' Trio 3, Operetta 4, Literary Contest 2-3-4, Girl Reserve 3, Octet 4. RUTH SCHMUCKER One of a duo with Ellamae, Spicy as an October day. Band 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Orch- estra 1-2-3, Junior Class Play 3. Memoir Staff 4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Office Secretary 4, Monitor 1-2-3, Class Offi- cer 1, Girl Reserves 3-4, County Music Festival 1-2-3, Literary Contes t 3-4, All Star Basketball 4, Verse Speaking 4. Office Secretary 4. AVERY SHEAFFER Big things for Ai ' ery we predict. As preacher or professor strict. Debate 1-2-3-4, Memoir 1-3-4, Mid-Hi News 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Operetta 4. Radio Play 2-3, County Scholarship Team 1-3-4, Scholarship Medal 1-2-3-4, Chapel Representative 3-4, Student Council 1, Boy ' s Stale 3, Radio Spell- ing Team 4. DOROTHY SLUTZ A twinkle in her eyes of blue; Industrious, and pleasant too. Glee Club 2-3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Girl Reserve 3-4, Monitor 4, Class Bas- ketball 2, Class Volley Ball 1-2-3. Class Indoor 1, Teacher ' s Secretary 4. IRENE SNYDER She ' s tops in athletics, there ' s no doubt; She scatters sunshine all about. Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3 4, Monitor 2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4. All Star 1-2-3-4, Class Volley Ball 1-2- 34, Class Indoor 1. Operetta 4. FLOYD STEINER Artistic, dreamy, likes to tease. And in studying takes his ease. Memoir 4. Mid-Hi Staff 3-4, Booster Club 4, Class Basketball 2, Hall Moni- tor I. P cVo DONALD STOCKBURGER Slou and steady - - that ' s Don, One whom fortune smiles upon. Booster Club 4, Hi-Y 4. Boy Scouts 1- 2. JACK SYMES As president of our council he reigns. With plenty of zip and lots of brains. Hi-Y 2-3-4, Class Basketball 3-4, Student Council 2-3-4, Football 1-2-3, Class Indoor 1-2-3-4, Monitor 2, Class Track 3, Boy Scouts 1-2, Booster Club 2-3-4, Model Plane Club 2-3, Memoir Staff 4, All Star Softball 3, Baseball 1 2-3. DALE TAYLOR There must be spunk deep doun inside; Red hair like that is hard to hide. Hi-Y 4, Booster Club 4. Mid-Hi Staff 4, Monitor 1, Varsity Basketball 4, Class Basketball 2, Class Indoor 1-2-3 -4, Teacher ' s Secretary 4. JAMES CLARK Football 2-3-4, Hi-Y 4, Class Basketball 3, Class Football 3, Class Indoor 1-2-3, Booster Club 3-4. James was one of our seniors until December 12 when he left to join the United States Navy. He is now some- where in the Atlantic on patrol duty. We regret losing him as a member of our senior class but we are proud of him as a defender of our country. James was a good student and a star on our football team. CATHARINE WASHBURN She ' s stately uith a kind of grace; A mark of serenity on her face. Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Booster Club 1-2-3-4, Girl Reserves 3-4, Class Basketball 1- 2-4, All Star Basketball 1-2, Monitor 1- 2-3-4, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Music Festival 2-3, Indoor 1. STELLA WASIK ) ' ( J Stella ' s uorth more than the friiolous sort ; No matter uhat comes, she ' s a good sport. Office Secretary 4. Basketball 4, Volley Eall 3-4, Glee Club 2, Booster Club 4, Orchestra 3-4, Girl Reserves 34, Teacher ' s Secretary 4, Mid-Hi Staff 3-4, Literary Contest 3, Memoir Staff 4. CLASS COLORS: Scarlet and Silver CLASS MOTTO: The secret of success is constancy. ' FACULTY AWARD The Faculty Award for General Excell- ence is designed to bring recognition to the outstanding member of the senior class. To determine the winner of this award, the facul ' y considers carefully the complete records of the pupils and the results of the student poll in which the pupils suggest ihoir ov n candidate. Hence the senior who receives the award mus! demonstrate to the faculty and to the student body that he possessses a marked degree of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship; that he is honest, kind, and friendly; and that his ideals are worthy. He must also show himself to be neat in ap- pearance, courteous in speech, and refined in manner. Avery Sheaffer has been awarded the Faculty Medal for General Excellence for the year 1942 and has, therefore, the privil- ege of holding the position of highest honor in this year ' s class. Climb high Climb far Your goal the sky Your aim the star. — Inscription on Hopkins Memorial Steps, Williams College. SPDRTSMAIVSHIP AWARD This year the Sportsmanship Award, a Bulova wrist watch, courtesy of Nusbaum ' s Jewelry Store, was awarded to Emily Rice. The student body was given the opportun- ity of voting for the senior they thought rated highest in the traits of sportsmanship. The qualities that were enumerated as at- tributes of a good sport were fairmindedness, consideration, loyalty, respect, sincereity, courtesy, dependability, and the ability to get along with others. Taking into con- sideration the student vote, and carefully analyzing the way in which each senior had measured up to these standards of sports- manship in his four years of high school, the faculty chose Emily Rice as the one who possessses the highest degree of ex- cellence in all the traits enumerated above. MEDAL STUDENTS The following students maintained a grade average of 3.5 or more for the year and so received scholarship medals. SENIORS Emily Rice 3.64 Virginia Parks 3.69 Virgil Lilley 3.84 Avery Sheaffer 4. JUNIORS Barbara Firestone 3.93 Clara Wolfe 3.92 Junior Weisel 3.86 June Royer 3.6 SOPHOMORES Marilyn Rubright 3.9 Loretta Capuano 3.85 Evelyn Dysle 3.64 Gloria Boydelatour 3.75 FRESHMEN Irnogene Booth 3.7 Leora Schmucker 3.72 Ruth Ann Ball 3.69 Ruth Ladley 3.65 Jean Reaser 3.55 Class Poem From pathways marked by careless yo ith, From scenes their lives have known, With faltering footsteps, furrowed minds They leave us . . . now full grown. Once scampering freshmen growing up. To learn school ' s trials and joys; Progressing with the leaves each fall, Impatient, laughing girls and boys. Four years of friendships, work, now done; Lives rich, and much in store; Look back, and sigh, and courage draw These budding seniors - - now no more. And youth ' s full eagerness and pride, With courage in its scope. Sets forth on pathways marked careers, To triumph as a world ' s one hope. Janice Lewis CLASS HISTORY Well, folks, four years have now passed. The sun ' s come up and gone down over a thousand times. Some new friends have come, some old have left. Our first year might be called A Fresh- man ' s Life. That was in 1939 -- and you know folks, there were actually seventy-one freshmen in our high school here at Middlebranch. Miss Rod- gers and Mr. Schamp ably handled them. The of- ficers they chose were Jack Humbert as president, assisted by Ruth Schmucker, Alice Johnston, and Jimmy Goldsmith. The day freshmen initia.ion rolled around was amusing. The freshmen were easily distinguished by necklaces of safety pins and books in burlap sacks. They gave their usual roller skating party, (everyone gives them) and for- got about making any money at all. They gave a play in assembly program As Others See Us. It really was a riot! Of course, there is a slight men- tion now and then of the donkey basketball game that year. There was a lot going on. The Student Council and the band were organized. There were only five freshmen in the band, and the freshmen Council members were Avery Sheaffer and Emily Rice. There were two freshmen in the high school play. And then, on June 3, they went after report cards, and so ended the first year with a picnic at Lake O ' Springs. The second year we entitled A Sophomore ' s Life. In 1939 only fifty-seven sophomores were left. You see, folks, some thought they were intelli- gent enough. They were again put under the care of Miss Rodgers and Mr. Schamp. Their officers that year were Ellamae Oyler, president; Audrey Danner, vice president; Wanda Burfield, secretary; and Alice Johnston, treasurer. They naturally held another roller skating party. And, Mrs., would you like to buy some Jello? was heard. You should have been a sophomore in ' 39. He sold Jello in seven delicious flavors. A Valentine Dance was held too. The second year Home Economics girls took a trip to the Massillon State Hospital, and they all came back. Middlebranch was accepted a member of the North Central Association of Ac- credited Schools and Colleges. All the sophomore biology students went to visit the Sanitary Milk Company. Virgil Lilley got second place in the Latin scholarship test and was sent to Kent. When spring came they didn ' t do anything except catch spring fever. And the year ended with another pic- nic at Lake O ' Springs. And then came the third year A Junior ' s Life. This time (1940) there were only forty-nine left. That year Miss Smith and Mr. Watts were advisors. Of- ficers were Emily Rice, president, assisted by Leon- ard Menicos, Wanda Burfield, and Ahce Johnston. They had to make money that year! And were they busy? Folks, remember how they used to sell candy at noon, at basketball and football games? They also had the customary roller skating party. They didn ' t want to dress up so they held a Hard Times Party, and everyone came in rags, so to speak. And I won ' t forget to mention the Middle- branch pennants they sold. In May they gave a prom for the seniors. The theme they used was a southern plantation with a setting of cotton fields. They also gave the annual junior play entitled Spring Fever. Avery Sheaffer and Leonard Men- icos were sent to Buckeye Boy ' s Sta;e. Again came the usual picnic at Lake O ' Springs, which ended the ' 40- ' 41 year. And then, folks, the curtain rose on the last and final year A Senior ' s Life. There were now forty-four left. That year Miss V ' athan was the overseer. Leonard Menicos was chosen president; George Oberlin, vice president; Wanda Burfield, secretary; and James Goldsmith, treasurer. Emily Rice was chosen editor of the year book. The year started off with selling M. H. S. caps to wear at football and basketball games. This wasn ' t very much of a success. Then around Chris;mas came Christmas cards and stationery. They sold station- ery during the entire school year. A very big job for them was the basketball concession; you know, selling candy, ice cream, and pop at the Annual Basketball Tournament in Massillon wi:h large pro- ii ' S. And again came a roller skating parly! The seniors of the county high schools were invited to hear E. Stanley Jones at the First Chrisian Church. So, of course, our seniors went. Janice Lewis, Avery Sheaffer, and Virgil Lilley won prizes in the News Essay Contest. Then the time flew so fast that it was the last month of school for those sen- iors. Some felt happy about it, while others were very sorry that their school years had come to an end. The juniors gave a new type of prom for them. There was Class Night, Baccalaureate, and then Commencement, and our seniors walked through the halls for the last time. , - - by Jeanne Gibbs CLASS PROPHECY I guess the thing a senior looked forward to most of all the last few months of school was his future. Sometimes he had big dreams and plans, and then again he may have just trusted to luck and chance to figure out his life for him. Sometimes he turned out a lot different from what his friends had figured. But a lot of time has flown by - - ten years of i . Those seniors of 1942 have grown up, settled down, or spread out, and it ' s the year 1952. Maybe you ' d like to look in on them and see if they turned out as you expected. Edith DeGiralomo is a fashion model for the pro- fessional photographers in New York and, like the rest of models, is trying to crash the movies. In the same city, Harriet McMillen is the owner of a successful posture clinic, which promises to eliminate business man ' s mid-section sag. Judging from his junior year chemistry experiments, it shouldn ' t be hard to see Leonard Menicos as a country doctor, with a horse and buggy and a pretty nurse. Virginia Parks holds the speed record today in typ- ing at 155.3 and is heard broadcasting her secret for training over WHBC. Joseph Brosovic has a good start now on the way to being the holder of the record for filibusters in the Senate. To take up time he reads his book on The Secret of Winning an Argument; Drown the Other Fellow Out. If someday you notice a well dressed man with a walking stick, a poodle, a cigar, and a chauffeur, you will know that Donald Stockburger has climb- ed the ladder and become a banker. Since Eileen Beard always showed an interest in motorcycles, we find her demonstrating them al the 1952 World ' s Fair. Rows and rows of little chocolate drops, bonbons and suckers, are presided over by Jeanne Gibbs and her partner in the candy business. They sup- ply all Canton with sweets. Donald Geitgey will be one who beribanadlar? ladladladlaleeee ' s on the Lucky Strike program and ends with Sold to American. In between time he auctions off the products of his Iowa farm. Jack Humbert is chief business getter of the Ladies Escort Bureau, and he squires all the lovelies around town, with emphasis on redheads. For once Dean Grove is separated from Jack, for his calling, is salesmanship. He ' s the kind of salesman who takes all day on one customer and can ' t be kept out with dust mops or confer- ences. Ellamae Oyler - - got her man and settled down by a lake to raise ducks and children. A modern Flo Nightingale - - always in the thick of the battle - - is Wanda Burfield. Right now she is on her way to Egypt to nurse natives and mum- mies in the latest uprising - - until another war comes up. Jane is still taking trips to Texas to see her heart in- terest who liked it so well there he didn ' t come home from the Army. One person who didn ' t leave Middlebranch and now is part owner of the Diamond Portland is Alda Cavalier. Perched on top of a struggling steam shovel, indus- triously reading French, you can find George Oberlin almost any day. E. Stanley Jones has nothing on Avery Sheaffer who preaches from every large pulpit in the U. S. He has been offered the Presidency of a large university but has refused because he needs more time to explain his theory of A United States of the World. In her stationwagon, Dorothy Royer interviews debutantes, dukes, and duchesses and puts it down in Glamour Magazine under the heading You Too, Can Be Glamourous. Marjorie Race is the one who makes those good dinners smell at noontime, for she came back to Alma Mater to teach Home Economics. In spite of the career girl, marriage is still popular. Dolores Prising is a housewife. Seamstress in one of the dress-making establish- ments in the sykscraper city is Jennie Figlola who recently revolutionized fashion by bringing back ankle length dresses with hoop skirts and ruffles. Leader of the square dances of the Rumanian Circle is Verna Hensel who still loves to cut a caper and promenade left. Did you hear-- Shuffle, step, step? -- that ' s Mar- jolee Lewis teaching dancing at the Y. W. C. A. Her specialty is black-out dance. That glamorous career woman, Janice Lewis, is the u p and coming authoress who shook the big city from its penthouses to its subways with her in- comparable style of writing. At last has been dis- covered, all rolled into one, A. K. Brush and Dorothy Thompson. Joe Cavalier has found himself a soft job with a cushioned chair so he can take life easy. And if you someday take that European crossing by way of clouds, Ruthie Schmucker may be stewardess on your airship. A wide smile and a box of aspirins are her companions. But don ' t look for her often, stewardesses marry the pilots. Heiress to the dime store millions is Dorothy Guar- nerie, who got her start behind the candy counter. Orlando kept winning football scholarships to col- lege so he just kept on being educated. He ' s on his third scholarship now and plans to retire in two years. President of the Independence for Women ' s Club is Dorothy Ladley who fights for theit right to wear crazy hats. James Goldsmith, following the habits of his school- days, reviews all the best seller books for the Hew York Times. His sideline speciality is the selling of short reviews to harrassed students for their six weeks reports. Virginia Painter ' s petite daintiness has been recog- nized. She was voted best dressed by the mem- bers of the Canton Woman ' s Club. Styles by Stella has become as famous a trade- mark. Stella Wasik has made her mark. Tall graceful lillies, fluffy peonies, honey-sweet gardenias, fireman-red poppies decorate the ban- quet tables of society and they come straight from the famous penthouse gardens of Jack Symes. Unusual scientific theories always cause notice, and when Emily Rice emerged from her darken- ed laboratory with the bacteria that causes ' teen age crushes, she was hailed as the Woman of the Year. When the world has tired of wars, it will take some enthusiastic woman to be the leader of the Back to the Farm Movement and no doubt Dorothy Slutz will qualify. Canton ' s first skyscraper, since Canton has become the eighth largest city in the U. S., was dreamed up and built up by Virgil Lilley. When people want to laugh they turn to the car- toon section of any syndicated newspaper and chuckle at Floyd ' s caricatures of the affairs, the headaches, the humor of our weary world. Red hair was always a symbol for spunk and Red Taylor is no exception. A hard hitting, hard talking lawyer, he holds his own in the big court battles over the rights of monopolies. Harold Host will never get over his fascination for trucks, with the label CCC, and besides driving one, he bosses the drivers of fifty others. Since women love to be beautiful, Catharine Wash- burn has no trouble helping them stay that way. She is the proprietor of Katy ' s Kurl Shop. Owner of the gold cup for Championship Jitter- bugging of the Corn Country is Audrey Danner, whose bread and butter comes from being private secretary to a successful business man with a comfortable lap. To every man comes the joy of having a pretty nurse. Wilma Gempler now wears the starched cap and ends the nervous breakdowns of Wall Street brokers. Irene Snyder has become the humanitarian of the class. She has taken over the Hull House of Chi- cago and become its leading social service work- er. Eleanor Grant has just accepted a job on the faculty of Barnesville ' s high school. Miss Grant will teach physical education. eu wii There are always things a graduating class must leave behind. This year ' s class has many items to hand down to the younger generations. Eleanor ' s cartwheels, megaphone, and sore throat are left to Evelyn Woods. loseph Brosovic ' s arguments with Miss Rodgers to Paul Beard. Jack Symes wills his walks with Betty to some other boy . . who ' d better not get caught doing it. The gossip column of Bloodhound is left to whoever is brave enough to stand the brickbats, the continual snooping, and the hurt feelings which Middlebranch ' s Winchell has to put up with. Orlando would like to let some other fellow handle the boy ' s dressing room gossip and spread it around. This assignment is given to Dwain Harsh. Emily Rice leaves her waist line to Barbara Firestone. The curly bangs of Stella Wasik go to Louise Boyd. Ruth Schmucker ' s drum to Ralph Harting so he can play louder. Dorothy Royer ' s Veronica hair to Marge Feller. The punctuations of Chubby Menicos ' eyebrows to Marilyn Summer, who has enough already. Dean Grove ' s auto speed records to Sonny Seiiert. Floyd Steiner ' s hep and jive jitterbugging, and his place on the stag line at Reynold ' s and Mcllvain ' s, to Chuck Hinkle. leanne Gibbs ' roller skates to Mildred Cekalla. The wisecracks of George Oberlin to Emile Talliard, so he won ' t run out. Audrey ' s boyfriends are given to Elaine Mann. To Evalyn Wenger - from Ellamae .... a giggle. All Miss Wathan ' s lectures and money problems to the next senior class. Timmy Goldsmith wills his blush to Joanne Seifert. Catharine Washburn ' s slimness to Eileen Hart. Humbert ' s lady killer record to George Campanelli. Wanda Burfield leaves her ability to steal scenes to Clara Wolfe. The paper cartoons are left to Boyd Heminger, and may he never get tired of being funny. Edith ' s sweaters and skirts to Mary Menicos. Jane Lee leaves her engagement ring to Marilyn Summer. The moonlight nature hikes of Dorothy Ladl ey to Enid Smith. Avery ' s love of literature to Angelo Vendetti. Junior Class Dale Beggs, Alice Boli. Dick Booth, Arbenio Castella. Quedo Cavalier, Mildred Cekalla, Kathleen Chamberlain, John Cline, Katherine Crawford, Betly Feller, Barbara Firestone. Eugene Girard, Dwain Harsh. Dale Harter, Nelson Havis, Doris Hein, Virginia Henkel, Christine Hensel, Charles Hinkle, Phyllis Host, David Johns, Mildred Judy, Doris Kemble, Richard Moomaw, Doris Ophile. Shirley Phillips, Virginia Prince, Edna Reel, Geraldine Rice, June Royer, Bud Ruch, Nelson Schmucker, Geneva Schott, John Serfert, Emile Taillard, Donald Taylor, Phyllis Vendetti, Betty Wearstler, Junior Weisel, Evalyn Wenger, Harriet Wirth, Ruth Elaine Wise, Clara Wolie, Evelyn V oods, Richard Woolf. Faculty advisers - ■ Miss Smith and Mr. Cawrse. Al their first meeting, the Junior Class elected their officers and organized iheir committees. They chose Clara Wolfe, president; Evelyn Woods, vice- president; Harriet Wirth, secretary; Barbara Firestone, treasurer, and David Johns, Chapel representative. Betty Feller was put in charge of the Ways and Means Committee, and Nelson Schmucker in charge of candy. Candy was sold every noon, after school, and during football and basket- ball games. Boost Middlekranch Diamonds car stickers were sold during the athletic season. The Juniors sponsored a roller skating party Oct. 23, and held two dances, one after the North Canton game, and another after the Uniontown game. They held their class play, One Wild Night, May 2. Emile Taillard and Barbara Firestone shared the spotlight that night. The Juniors ended their year of activities by honoring the seniors with a very successful prom May 23. Sophomore Class Dolores Bennett, Betty Blosser, Louise Boyd, Gloria Boydelatour, Katherine Braswell, Ruth Brown- lee, Maxine Buriield, Loretta Capuano, Louise Cavalier, Florence Clark, Mary Louise Danner, Evelyn Dysle, Beverly Garrott, Pauline Gott ' 5hall, Mary Grant, Jean Guarnerie, Eileen Hart, Mar- garet Stuhl, William Anderson, Robert Angione, Donald Bentz. George Campanelli, Robert Cordia, Wilbur Cox, Dick Eggenschwiler, Arthur Fowler, Lory Gianetti, Ralph Harting, Boyd Hemming- er. Dorothy Immel, Mildred Lenhart, Joyce Lewis, Donna Jean Little, Elaine Mann, Antoinette MeliUi, Mary Menicos, Joanne Oyler. Dorothy Racey, Esther Rice, Marilyn Rubright, Lais Seifert, Enid Smith, Marilyn Summer, Mildred Wirtn, Marie Rawlins, Dorwin Hein, Lee Keplinger, Russell Ladley, Willicm Lilley, Robert Moreno, John Nolan, Jock Rinker, Charles Snyder, John Tucker, Lorie Venditli, Philip Veno, Walter Wasik, Kenneth Wenger. Advisers ■ - Mr. Schamp and Miss Ream. Although the sophomore class had fifty-eight members and some very good studenis among them, they didn ' t do much this year. They gave the fresh- men ths annual initiation party and ordered school pencils. The pencils never arrived. The class officers were Loretta Capuano, president; George Campanelli, vice-president; Mary Grant, secretary; Marilyn Summer, treasurer; and Eve- lyn Dysle, chapel representative. Because of the fact that they were separated into two home rooms, class meetings were very seldom held, and very little was accomplished. They did manage to have student council members and they were Pauline Gott- shall and Lois Seifert. Next year with a big start and their thinking caps on, they ' ll show Middlebranch they can do big things. Freshman Class Roy Dickerhoof, Phyllis Boll. Frank Ciione, Ruth Ball, Paul Beard, Ilene Anstine, Olen Barkey, lone Barley, Vivian Bail, Joe Angione, Elmei Gerome, Louise Figlola, Leona Eddlemen, Marjorie Feller, James Royer. Eugene Capuano, Donald Beggs, Mary Castella, John Breninger, Lillian Metzger, Bernice Fowler. John Miller, Donald DeMarsh, Ruth Ladley, Florence Kemp, Victor Hoff- man. Beverly Graber. Vivian Girard. Imogene Booth. Beulah Mohler, Charles Rickert, Jean Reaser. John Pence. Mary Ellen Parks, Norma Neiswanger, Denver O ' Leory, Mildred Moser, Wil- lard Werner, Dorothy Walton, Jean Takacs. Angelo Venditti, Joanne Seifert, Earl Slayman, Edward Shorb, Leoro Schmucker, Dorothy Ruch. Marviene Royer, Edis Neiswanger. CLASS OFFICERS President _ . Imogene Booth Vice President Jack Pence Secretary Leora Schmucker Treasurer Elmer Gerome Chapel Representative . Beverly Graber Well, the very first activity of the fre.shmen class was the election of class officers and the two student council members who are Ruth Ladley and Frank Cirone. Of course everyone knows that freshmen are initiated and so were we initiated on November 28 and we all looked funny - - the girls with their hair on top of their heads, the boys wearing finger nail polish and everybody carrying his books in a kettle. The class meetings were few and far between, but finally we thought of a few ideas; among them was selling pencils with basketball schedules on them, but since the sophomores thought of it first, that idea was out. The only party we had this year was the roller skating party on March 19th at the Land O ' Dance Roller Skating Rink. Vivian Bair was in charge of the tickets. There were so many present that night that the bus driver had to take two bus loads home. The party was a great success end one of the largest parties at the roller rink. Eighth Grade Merl Blythe, Jack Danner, Paul Dickerhool, Clyde Fausneaucht, Tony Figlola. David Gourley, John Hill, Robert Humbert, Edgar Johnson, Richard Mareno, Robert Marshall, Richard Menicos, Howard Moser, Fred Parcher, Richard Royer, Elson Sommers, Kenneth Taylor, Edwin Taillard, Donald Wearstler, William Weirich, Paul Werner, Harry Byington, Eileen Chamberlain, Mae Conrad, Doris Dysle, Mary DeGiralomo, Martha Grove, Lois Hein, Betty Jane Humbert, Ellen Mason, Irene Puskas, Wilma Reynolds, Jean Ruch, Irene Smith, Lena Vendit;i, Pauline West, Martha Woods, Jane Young, Frank Harring, Bill Blunk. Seventh Grade Ruth Anderson, Harold Anstine, Robert Beqgs, Julia Capuano, Tony Castella, Mary Cavalier, Grace Frees, Mary Geib, Charles Gibson, Jimmy Girard, Richard Graber, Lawrence Hart, Wayne Harter, Robert Henkel, James Hartsock, Robert Johnson, Charles Lilley, Barbara Monaco, Norma Moody, Oliver Rhodes, Orin Royer, Lorin Royer, Margy Rickert. Paul Saunier, Vivian Seilert, Herbert Schollenberger, Clyde Sommers, William Venditti, Roy Weisel, Russell West, Donald Wilson. In My Senior Year There ' s nothing like a diary to spill all the inside workings of a person. The other day I came across the senior ' s diai;y for her graduating year. It will let you in on some of the school doings too. I thought you ' d like to see parts of it so here it is. SEPTEMB ER Dear Diary, 8 - This was the day- school again- 179 ' 2 days of it, as Mr. Kohr reminded us in his an- nual speech all morning. Miss Wathan led the singing and we lost our shyness. 9 - The Hi-Y held their first meeting with Mr. Guttner. 11 - Student Council got together to make our laws and punish us. Students signed up for trip to Columbus. 15 - Cafeteria opened and fed 150 hungry students. 18 - Everything ' s first in this month. The first Mid-Hi News and usual scramble to get it out . . . our population is now 275, it told us. Imagine, two boys have joined the Home Ec. Class . . . some woman ' s going to be lucky! 19 - Old members of Girl Reserves met and planned to save tax stamps and initiate new members. 24 - Our four new twirlers and head major were chosen today with faculty judging and students watching. Some jolly strutters! 26 - Shades of Arabia! A real sheik from Palestine, Raphael Emmanuel, entertained us with stuff and nonsense. Did you hear that laugh? Highlight of today was the East Canton game with the band strutting in the season in fine style. 29 - The Memoir staff was picked with Emily Rice at the head of our future struggle. Class officers in home rooms were elect- ed. And so ends September with a golden rush ■ - OCTOBER Dear Diary, 1 - Our guardians, the P. T. A., held first meeting. What would we do without them? We were treated with an educational (?) movie. 2 - Umm, Miss Wathan ' s brother arrived here out of the rain. Was that why the girls were all excited? I ' m glad I don ' t play a trumpet . . . the band had to drill in the rain. 3 - Victory - our second game, 7-0 with Navarre and in rain, yet! Our team is red hot. 4 - Hotter than 4th of July. Twirlers and band measured for uniforms. They say the tape measure lies. 7 - Home Ec. Classes trotted to the Canton Provision Co. All that meat and no potatoes. Miss Rodgers and her helpers scrubbed and rubbed the library so her classes had a vacation. 8 - What ' s that smell? Oh - cabbage in the cafeteria. 9 - We were told in chapel the importance of religion and somehow when the preacher was through, you believed him. Seniors rally to sell personal stationery. In Booster we planned a dance - as usual - - and put it off - as usual. Business English class was trying to find the ideal teacher. Is there such a thing? 10 - Fame came to Middlebranch - Mr. Kohr and Miss Wathan pictured in Repository. George Campanelli broke an ankle trying to keep Middies from losing to Marlboro. We won 13-0. 13 - Seniors got out the Chris ' mas cards again. Gym classes tackled the dummy. Only two boys and five girls turned out for dancing classes. What ' s the mat;er, does everyone know how to dance? 14 - Paper staff meeting. Will somebody please make some news? Girl Rsserves were refused evening meetings. Are our feathers ruffled ! 15 - Boys are ruffled, too. There was Hi-Y initiadon last night. 16 - Tears and threats and emotions filled auditorium today at play tryouts. Some future Spencer Tracys and Hepburns were there, we are sure. 17 - Middies with another football victory, this time over Navarre. Must be the good looking coach. 20 - Everyone back from Columbus looking slightly soggy. As usual some got lost and some discovered new romances. It was a great day with Ohio State the winner. And it rained. 22 - Stars of play announced. Good groom- ing talk in gym class. I never knew my walk looked like Donald Duck. G. R. ' s planning Hallowe ' en party. 23 - Juniors held roller skating party. Tomor- row vacation. Teachers go to Cleveland. 27 - An even tie with North Canton on Satur- day. Dancing today at noon with Barbara ' s record player. 28 - Elections going on for student day - hope I have some friends. 31 - Who ' s that ghost? Girl Reserves ' first social event of the season a success, with a Halloween party and the initiation of new and scared members. Student Day was a holiday for everyone. Emily was our worried princi- pal. Frost nipping colored leaves; you can hear squirrels cracking nuts NOVEMBER Dear Diary, 3 - Dancing class and the dancers rather scarce. Another play practice. 6 - Politicians spread propaganda and hot air. Democracy classes held political rally complete with cowbells, speeches, donkeys, elephants, and mud-slinging. Democrats won, again! 7 - Blue day, so blue . . lost 7-0 to Brewster. Brrh, that wind. 10 - Brewster invites G. R. ' s to get-together. 11 - G. R. ' s really showed their stuff in Armis- tice day play with the girl signers of the con- stitution in powdered hair and breeches. 12 - Seniors really suffered in the three hour I. Q. tests. Did it take us four years to not know all that. The office girl was fired for visiting . . . umm. 13 - Is Christmas here so soon? Glee clubs all together for first rehearsal. New twirler costumes came with plumes and skirts and braid. Sharp! 14 - Beat Waynesburg, 26-7. Preview of play. Of course, just the romantic scenes. 15 - Miss Rodgers is busy fixing up love af- fairs for her play cast. Play-nite! First night- ers approved. Orchestra festive in formals. 18 - G. R. Candle-light initiation service and a tea for the parents. Very beautiful. 19 - Chapel, with Thanksgiving message by Rev. Johns. Students thankful for vacation. 24 - Basketball practice starting -- 39 laps around the floor, the record. Do we appreciate our team? 25 - Volleyball tournament began. The gals can sure sock ' em. Football players really rate; they ate chicken dinner at Booth ' s. 28 - This was freshman initiation and party day. Girls with hair up and long dresses, boys with hair bows and patches. Class meeting and everyone went to sleep except the president. Barbara knocked the paint over in Latin class. Snow flurries sweep in December DECEMBER Dear Diary, 1 - Boys went to Springfield Hi-Y Conference over weekend. Miss Wathan played mama to Public Speaking class and listened to their excuses for getting in late. Flat tires and ac- cidents, they said. 2 - Today in assembly we squeezed down payments from students. Miss Memoir of ' 42 made her debut, and gave a preview of com- ing attractions. 3 - For once the paper came out on time with printing that you could read! 5 - Seniors got a talking to on their class spirit and grumbling, and now we are all in good spirits. 8 - Today diary, saw a repetition of history, a second world war. There is nothing funny or hopeful I can say about this. Everyone is gloomy. We heard the President ' s speech declaring war over the radio in the study hall at noon. 10 - We were measured for our caps and gowns. Art classes are making display fig- ures for Mr. Kohr ' s yard and all the boys want to carry the angels. Faculty put on a play at the P. T. A. meeting. Teachers ought to know how to talk. 11 - This surely behaves like a democracy. They passed a new rule about going only once a day to our lockers. What do they think we are, wheelbarrows? Santa, please bring me some ice. 12 - Already the boys in school are joining the navy. James Clark went and some others are pleading with their parents. We beat Navarre, 33-27. 16 - We practiced all day on candles and carols, for the Christmas cantata. 17 - Watch the birdie! Glee clubs had pic- tures taken. 18 - No snow yet. Is this Christmas ? ? ? Christmas chapel, and vacation ahead - - (Never was so happy. Waiting for Santa.) Played ball and danced with Vikings from North Canton. Winter really with us and school takes up again JANUARY Dear Diary, 5 - Back to school in new clothes. Can ' t chew gum or wear boots. 6 - Uncle Sam ' s getting tough. We are now saving paper for national defense. 7 - P. T. A. meeting in charge of librarians. Always changing seats in study hall. Never do know where to sit. 8 - Paper came out with the best T. B. con- test essays. 9 - Today I am a jailbird. I was caught chewing gum and have detention for three days. 12 - Repository essays were assigned to us today in class. Prizes - defense stamps. 13 - Was I red! Spilled my tray in cafe; noodles all over. Where ' s that mop? Clyde Jones addressed us on government. 14 - Coming orators from Public Speaking practicing all over the place. Spellers also practicing for county competition. 16 - New cheerleaders were chosen, Evelyn Woods and Mary Menicos. Middies knocked Township off the top of the league in a thrill- ing game. G. R. displayed their home talent in meeting. 19 - Movies at noon. Wild animals pictured. 20 - Paper staff met again with editor in a stew. 22 - Bird show today. Monkey stole the show. 23 - Seniors missing some money from the al- ready low treasury. 26 - Middlebranch placed first in Repository Essay Contest, which means defense money  for Uncle Sam. 27 - Had a glimpse of our coming team in the seventh and eighth grade boys games at noon. Senior pictures are being taken. Wonder why the baby ones look better. Vocal tryouts for the operetta. 28 - College students are beginning to get homesick for these old halls, at least they ' re coming back. Round table discussion by debaters in assembly today. 29 - Report cards. Do I need say anything more? Vocal Clinic at Hartville for singers. No doctors. 30 - After our victory at the game we had a dance. Music by a band from Uniontown. 31 - Big music program for benefit of the ath- letes. We also debated McKinley. Time out for romance in February FEBRUARY Dear Diary, 2 - Georgie Campanelli came back with a limp, but he can still make baskets. 3 - Operetta leads were assigned. Someone came up with the wonderful patriotic idea of a sweetheart bond for the benefit of the ath- letes and Uncle Sam. Suckers are the sweet- hearts. The Theatre Guild play starring Miss Waihan is a success. Some of us saw it to- night. 4 - New drivers began to find out the differ- ence between back seat driving and behind the wheel work. 9 - Stumbled to school in the dark because of new war time. Half of the students didn ' t make it. This is also Boy Scout week. There ' s something about a uniform . . . . 11 - Our first lesson in Red Cross First Aid. Why do firemen wear red suspenders? And what was Marilyn Summer doing with that two-headed snake? 12 - Coming attractions: Louisville Confer- ence and Splash Party. Spellers were elimin- ated; only nine left now for the radio. 13 - Lundi busted new mercury tube in chem- istry. If he do dit, he dit a whippin ' . Beat Jackson 41-34. 17 - Went to the tournament. Saw us lick Uniontown. Wolves bothered our candy girls. 18 - Sore shoulders, sore feet, no lessons-- af- ter effects of selling candy at the basketball tournament. 19 - This is Girl Reserve week. Gotta collect tax stamps, and tell everyone I ' m a Girl Re- serve. 23 - Swing bands at school? Oh that ' s the public speaking system being tried out. 24 - Our speaker, Mr. Kohr, gave us a lec- ture on how to scrap the Japs. We have to behave in home room. We are being watched over that imitation radio. 25 - Speller champs vs. the teachers. Mr. Schamp spelled ' among ' and the teachers won. 28 - Last night of the tournament. Lights burned out on the bus - - - March is with us, a blustering wind and the promise of Spring MARCH Dear Diary, 2 - This is the windy month. An operetta coming up. 3 - Maybe we can lose weight, sugar ration- ing was checked up this morning. 4 - Middlebranch spellers went on the radio, and went down like submarines before the Brewster torpedos. 5 - More practice for the operetta. Learned artificial respiration in First Aid. All the same, I hope I don ' t have to save a drowning man. I I - Spring walks have already started and cupid is busy. 12 - Dress rehearsal all day for operetta. 13 - This morning first student broadcast over address system in office. Operetta was a huge success. - - best ever! 17 - In honor of St. Patrick ' s Day green hair- bows and cloverleafs flourished, but some preferred their socks orange. 18 - Who were the strange young men in cafeteria . . . strangers to everyone? Must have got hungry, so they just wandered in. 19 - Assembly today featured literary con- testants who got over their stage fright before the big event. No paper again. 27 - Juniors had play tryouts for a royalty play. Do they rate! Mr. Kohr ' s speech was interrupted all morning by that party line. 30 - Brave girls who wanted to wear slacks squelched. Orders from headquarters said no. 31 - First Aid movie for everyone. Snow ! ! March raged in and out, and April comes sloshing in with its sample of spring APRIL Dear Diary, 1 - April fool. Nothing to tell you. 2 - We had a lovely chapel, fresh as an Easter lily, put on by the G. R. and Hi-Y. 4 - Everyone looking forward to the visit of the Easter bunny and chance to walk in the Easter parade. Vacation. 8 - Football practice is in full swing . . . eleven boys wallowing in the mud in hopes of making next year ' s team. 9 - Our lovely queen and her royal court crowned at Recognition Banquet. Literary students and athletes honored. 10 - Middlebranch scholars really shone at Township tests. Virgil placed first in French, Avery second, and Clara Wolfe first for the sophomores. 11 - Mothers and teachers gave Aunt Susie, a hilarious comedy with lots of stage black- out .. . P. T. A. sponsored the play. 13 - Our English notebooks are always late. Due for Miss Rodger ' s wrath. 14 - Next to last paper for the old staff ... it still won ' t come out on time. 15 - Pictures for Memoir taken today. All of us in new spring outfits. Goodie, no classes. 16 - Senior roller skating party . . . 27 - The year book has gone to press. Hooray! This is no time to study ... not in May - - - MAY Dear Diary, 2 - One Wild Night and it really was. The juniors capered about in wheel chairs. I think they can consider their class play a success. 4 - The sugar rationing gave us a vacation ---at 2:00. 6 - More rationing - more vacationing. 7 - Got home at 2:00 again today and had to help clean house! 23 - We went to the prom in all the glory of our new formals and corsages. Dinner at 6:30 and then we danced. It was wonderful. 29 - We were breathless, until the outstand- ing Senior was announced in assembly. The final assembly with Mr. Kohr ' s final speech. 31 - Sunday Baccalaureate Service. Part of the glee club furnished special music. Where did I get that lump in my throat? Blossoms are bursting - and so are our heads with knowledge JUNE Dear Diary, 1 - Seniors last chance to show off Class night. A little bit of everyone was seen for the last time. 2 - School picnic today at Lake O ' Springs. Fun! Commencement. 3 - All forty-four of us together to hear a mes- sage of inspiration and hopeful prophecy by Arthur C. Horrocks. School closes. We fold up our tents, pack our belongings for our future trip and say goodbye . . . Even the bravest of us seniors is a little scared. Our last year is finished, and we start forth on our careers c s cyi k cli ' no ' H i ni Ih V i -- ' ' y r Ci, ' A. cT V. rv p ' .•r )77 rDz ' a ' i jn . T . II j; ' ' ■ 4 Cyai- lA.li t ' . Jhc L J I lie! y y y ) ' ■ V V f - « (( f p A ' ' ■ yrr .,;J ' 3 ' Qciioiii les c .A Student Council The Student Council is the governing body of the school. They are the ones that make the laws, see that they are obeyed and, in general, start things rolling. There were not so many trials this year as there have been previously, so the Student Council busied themselves with other activities. They had full charge of Student Day, held October 31, sponsored movies and dancing at noon, collected all the school ' s scrap paper for defense, and supervised Detention Hall. The Student Council was also responsible for the election of the queen and her court who reigned over the Recognition Banquet, and the choice of boys to be sent to Boy ' s State. The members for this year were: Faculty adviser. Mr. Cheney: President, lack Symes: Secretary, Dorothy Ladley; Clerk of Courts, Barbara Firestone; Representatives: Betty Feller, Lois Seifert, Pauline Gottshall, Ruth Ladley, Frank Cirons, Mary Geib, Elson Sommers. Student Court Under Judge George Oberlin ' s ruling gavel the court this year held seven trials ranging from charges against playing with Yo-Yos to disturbance in study hall. Trials were held during noon and other free periods, and con- sisted of the regular court plus the witnesses and jury. Verdicts were render- ed by the jury; the court decided the penalties which included refusal of the pass card, no free noon hours for a week, the cleaning out of desks in home rooms, and severe lectures by the Honorable Judge Oberlin. Mid-Hi Staff Editor-in-Chief Avery Sheaffer Assistant Editor Janice Lewis Literary Editor Virgil Lilley News Editors Loretta Capuano, Clara Wolfe, David Johns Art Editors Floyd Steiner, Jack Humberi Sport Editors Leonard Menicos, Geneva Schoti Circulation Lorie Venditti, Boyd Heminger, Bill Anderson Typists Virginia Parks, Eleanor Grant, Stella Wasik, Dale Taylor Faculty Adviser Miss Smith Memoir Staff Editor-in-Chief Emily Rice Literary Editor Janice Lewis Business Managers Dean Grove, Ruth Schmucker Sports Editors Leonard Menicos, Barbara Firestone Snapshots Jack Symes, Wanda Burfield Artists Avery Sheaffer, Stella Wasik, Jack Humbert, Floyd Steiner Underclass Assistants Clara Wolfe, Loretta Capuano, Ruth Ball Faculty Adviser Miss Wathan Girl Reserves President — EUamae Oyler Vice-president — Janice Lewis Secretary — Evelyn Woods Treasurer — Wanda Burfield Faculty Adviser Miss Leist ' During the year the Girl Reserves initiated new members, held a Halloween Party in October, presented an Armistice Day Program in assembly, held a formal candle light service in November for mothers, sent representatives to the Hi-Y and Girl Reserve Conference, held a Hi-Y and Girl Reserve dance and splash party, attended the Louisville Conference in March, celebrated Girl Reserve Week, and made Christmas baskets for the poor. Hi-Y President — Jack Humbert Vice President Jack Symes Secretary — Dean Grove Treasurer — George Oberlin Chaplain — Virgil Lilley Sergeant-at-Arms — James Goldsmith Adviser — Mr. Gutlner The Hi-Y is organized to maintain the high standards of Christianity in the world. Mr. Guttner is the adviser of the 24 members that make up the or- aanization. The officers this year were president, Jack Humberl; vice-presi- dent, Jack Symes; secretary, Dean Grove; treasurer, George Oberhn; ser- qeant-at-arms, James Goldsmith; and chaplain, Virgil Lilley. The Hi-Y sent three representatives to a Hi-Y Conference at Springfield, sent two representa- tives to the Hi-Y and Girl Reserve Conference at Canton, and toaethsr wi ' h the Girl Reserves sponsored a dance at the Y. M. C. A. To make money for themselves, the boys collected tax stamps. High School Play Man or Mouse, the all-high school play, was presented November 15. The plot centered around Russell Van Horn and his attempts to prove him- self a man to Peggy Lou, the daughter of Mrs. McFadden. The cast consisted of Joyce Lewis, Boyd Heminger, Virginia Parks, Nelson Havis, Nelson Schmucker, Emile Taillard, Robert Cordia, Joe Brosovic, Doro- ihy Ladley, Evelyn Woods, James Goldsmith, Marilyn Rubright, Olen Barkey and Barbara Firestone. Miss Rodgers directed the play. Booster Club The Booster Club had a successful year under their new adviser. Miss Hawes. About seventy members cheered the various teams, whether in vic- tory or defeat. They purchased a pennant for the basketball team, the new uniforms for the cheer leaders, and they sponsored a dance early in the year. Officers were: president, Audrey Danner; vice-president, Leonard Menicos; secretary, Mary Louise Danner; and treasurer, Eleanor Grant. Audrey Dan- ner and Eleanor Grant were cheer-leaders and the club members elected Mary Menicos and Evelyn Woods to lead the cheers for next year. Literary Contestants Middlebranch students participating in the literary Orator Emily Rice Soprano Solo ,. Evalyn Wenger Vocal Duet ._ Marilyn Summers Pauline Gottshall Mixed Octet .. Vocal Trio Gloria Boydelatour Jeanne Gibbs Loretta Capuano Vocal Quartet Evalyn Wenger Gloria Boydelatour Lois Seifert Katharine Braswell Vocal Sextet Evalyn Wenger Ruth Schmucker Margaret Stuhl Trumpet Solo Piano Solo _ _ Flute Solo .. contests this year were Pauline Gottshall Virginia Prince Lois Seifert -- Dorothy Royer Harriet McMillen Clara Wolfe Barbara Firestone Boyd Heminger Nelson Schmucker Kenneth Wenger Nelson Havis - - Marjolee Lewis Esther Rice Clara Wolfe Debate The debate team this year debated with several teams from other schools, including Louisville, Brewster, Hartville, Osnaburg Township, Massillon, and Canton McKinley. They participated in the McKinley High School Debate Tournament, January 24, and the County Debate Tournament at Canton Township, March 14. The subject for the year was, Resolved, That every able bodied male citizen be given one year of compulsory military training before reaching the present draft age. The teams were: AFFIRMATIVE: Virgil Lilley, Loretta Capuano; NEGATIVE: Avery Sheaffer, Pauline Gottshall Coach - - Miss Rodgers. Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade chorus was organized this year and under the direction of Miss Homer. This group of musically talented boys and girls furnished several selections of Christmas music at the Christmas program which was held the night of December 15. Christmas Pageant An impressive Christmas program was given by members of the various school musical organizations the evening of December 15. Youthful singers and players chosen from the first six grades presented the charming operetta, At the Court of Santa Claus. The high school girls ' glee club sang the cantata The Wondrous Story. The offering of the boys glee club was a group of familiar Christmas carols and folk tunes. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade chorus and solo artists contributed selections. The program was concluded by a beautiful candlelight processional and recessional. Miss Seneff, music supervisor, was in charge of presentation. Boys ' Glee Club The Boys ' Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Seneff, consisted of twenty-six boys. The boys took part in the operetta put on by the Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Clubs in March. Members of this section of the glee club also as- sisted in putting on the musical portion of the Athletic Benefit Program. Later on in the year the boys had a fine time learning the popular war-time songs cf the different branches of our armed forces. Girls ' Glee Club The Girls ' Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Seneff, consisted of about ninety girls. Girls chosen from this organization made up the various vocal groups. These girls participated in the Athletic Benefit Program, the annual Literary Contest at Canton Township, sang at Timken High School, and at different school activities. Miss Seneff also chose nine girls who went to Hartville and received a free vocal lesson. The Girls ' Glee Club, with the cid of the boys, also presented the operetta in March. Orchestra The orchestra was under the direction of Mr. Cheney. This year there v ere two orchestras. The High School Orchestra, open to all, had thirty-five members. The other, the select group, had twelve. The select group was or- ganized for occasions when a smaller unit is needed. The orchestra furnish- ed music for high-school plays, P. T. A. activities, Grange activities, and as- semblies. Also a section of the orchestra was the German Band, organized to play for assemblies and community functions. Band The membership of the band this year was forty. The band was under the direction of Mr. Cheney and was constituted strictly for marching. Four new majorettes were added to the band and new uniforms were purchased for the twirlers. The band this year provided music for all the football games and were guests of the Marblehead-Massillon game at Massillon. They also par- ticipated in the Athletic Benefit Program. This year a Junior Band was or- ganized and the membership stands at twenty-five. Junior Class Play The annual Junior Play this year was One Wild Night presented on May 2. The plot centered around Rodney Dodd, a healthy young man forever thinking that he was an invalid, and his attempts to win Charlotte Allen, his aunt ' s companion. Thinking that he had only one more day to live, he spent his last night in an exciting manner, getting mixed up with gangsters, poUce- men, and girls. The cast included Emile Taillard, Barbara Firestone, Virginia Prince, Rich- ard Moomaw, Betty Feller, David Johns, Edna Reel, Dick Woolf, Clara Wolfe, John Seifert, Dwain Harsh, Arbenia Castella, Geneva Schott, Alice Boli, Kath- erine Crawford, Charles Hinkle, and Junior Weisel. Operetta Friday evening, March 12, a cast of over one hundred singers and players selected from the high school glee clubs presented the sparkling musical comedy Sailor Maids. The principal roles were taken by Evelyn Wenger, Nelson Havis, Dorothy Royer, Nelson Schmucker, Charles Hinkle, Wanda Burfield, Joseph Brosovic, Avery Sheaffer, and Charles Snyder. Choruses of Sailor Maids and Life- guards made up the supporting cast. Mistaken identity formed the basis of the cleverly constructed plot and the setting was a lighthouse on the New England Sea Coast. The operetta was directed by Miss Rodgers and Miss Seneff. Hall Monitors Betty Wearsller, Maxine Burlield, Marjorie Race. John Breninger, Irene Snyder, Marilyn Rubright. Eleanor Grant, Alda Cavalier, Wanda Burfield, Ruth Wise, Edna Reel, Jean Takacs, Katherine Braswell, Betty Feller, Loretto Cap- uano, Gloria Boydelatour, Miss Ream - Faculty Adviser. Study Hall Monitors Doris Hein, Doris Kemble, Delores Bennett, Louise Cavalier, Verna Henzel, Dorothy Slutz. Dolores Prising, Jean Takacs, Louise Boyd, Geneva Scholt, Virginia Prince, Betty Blosser, Catharine Washburn, Evelyn Woods, Edith DeGiralomo, Orlando DeGiralomo, George Ober- lin, Bernice Fowler, Miss Ream, Faculty Adviser. Junior Police Angelo Vendilti. Eugene Capuano, James Hart- sock, Dick Moreno, Bill Weirick, Edgar Johnson, Willard Werner, Herbert ShoUenberger, John Nolan, Bob Marshall, Bob Angione, Dick Meni- cos, Howard Moser, Robert Humbert, Arthur Fowler, Roy Dickerhooi, Richard Royer, Philip Veno, Olen Barkey, Royal Weisel, Tony Figlola, Richard Graber, Elson Sommers, Lorin Royer, Elmer Gerome, Captain; Donald Bentz, Co-Cap- tain; Mr. Schamp - Faculty Adviser. Librarians Evelyn Dysle. Geraldine Rice, Clara WoKe, Pauline Gottshall, Marilyn Rubright, Phyllis Host, Vivian Bair, Doris Opphile, Leora Sch- mucker, Imogene Booth, Mary Grant, Delores Bennett, Dorothy Ladley, Alice Boli, Marilyn Summer, Joyce Lewis, Harriet McMillen, Loretta Capuano, Miss Rodgers - Faculty Adviser. Office Secretaries Edith Gerome. Edna Reel. Nelson Schmucker, Audrey Danner, Eleanor Grant, Virginia Parks, Stella Wasik, Marjorie Race, Ruth Schmucker, Clara Wolfe, Marjolee Lewis, Miss Smith - Faculty Adviser. Boy Scouts The activities of Troop 42 for the past year include camping at Tuscazoar, hikes, and, of course, the usual test passing. During the spring and summer, meetings were held outside around a campfire. During the winter skiing and skating were enjoyed. The troop is composed of four patrols; the Lynx, the Bob- White, the Wolf, and the Panther patrols. Scoutmaster Mr. Booth Assistant Scoutmaster Mr. Nieport Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Robert L. Geib Model Builders This year the Model-Builders ' Club was renamed The Fly ing Diamonds and the following officers were elected: President, John Tucker; Vice-presi- dent, Lawrence Hart; Secretary, Olen Barkey; and Treasurer, Kenneth Wen- ger. Mr. Schamp supervised the building of model airplanes, many of which v ere installed with gasoline engines, and the boys entered their models in contests both indoors and out. A program was held at which Mr. Van Wyen presented a movie on aviation and offered advice on preparing for careers in aviation. On April 26th, twelve planes were entered in a contest against the Canton Prop Twisters, a model-builders club. The Flying Diamonds sponsored a roller skating party on April 30th. The boys planned to com- pete in contests and continue their model-building during the summer. 1. Last year ' s prom. 2. At the Woynesburg game. 3. Romeo Hinkle, 4. A budding romance. 5. Miss Wathan defies the weather. 6. Four pretty girls. 7. Jimmie is in the navy now. 8. Spring is here. 9. All-stars. 10. Busy Seniors. U. How Orlando has grown! !2. Aunt Susie Shoots the Work-. 13. One Wild Night. 14. Teacher promoted to actress. 15. Dot at the age of seven. 16. Chub, Jimmie, and Dean, ton years ago, 17. Is that the way to sell ice cream, Virgil? 18. Some uniform, Joyce! 19. Going home. 20. Freshmen initiation. 2i. Virginia in action. J  ' y y S e. W i ft ' l b . • r ' s. -T - n j-,- - ' ' Jack Pence Leonard Menicos F o t b a I I LetteTmen Jack Pence — ■ Center Leonard Menicos — End Jack Symes — Center Dwain Harsh — Guard Lorie Venditti — Back Field Orlando DeGiralomo — Tackle George Oberlin — Tackle Ralph Harting — End Dick Booth — Back Field Charles Hinkle — Back Field ' u - FootoQ Squad The Middlebranch Diamonds had a very good season, winning six games, losing one, and having one tie. The Diamonds, under Coach Robert Cawrse, displayed fine team work in both their offense and defense. The Middies with their rugged line had only 26 points scored against them while making 124 themselves. The Cementers opened the season, September 26, with a 6-0 victory over the East Canton Hornets. The following week the Navarre Rams, favored to defeat Middlebranch, were defeated 7-0. The Diamonds eased to two easy victories over Marlboro 13-0 and Greentown 39-0. Middlebranch met a favored North Canton team, at North Canton, Satur- day, October 2, and when the smoke cleared, the final score was 6-6, a tie. Both teams were evenly matched and this was one of the best games of the whole season. The Jackson Bears, the following week, after holding the Diamonds for three periods, were snowed under 27-6. Middlebranch met its only defeat at Brewster, November 7, after a hard battle in the rain and snow. The Railroaders, capitalizing on a Middlebranch fumble, scored in the final period and won 7-0. The Diamonds ended their season with a 27-7 victory over Waynesburg. This was the last game for five seniors: James Clark, Orlando DeGiralomo, Jack Symes, George Oberlin and Leonard Menicos. Schedule Middlebranch 6 East Canton Middlebranch 7 Navarre Middlebranch 13 Marlboro Middlebranch 39 Greentown Middlebranch 6 North Canton R Middlebranch 27 Jackson Twp. 6 Middlebranch Brewster 7 Middlebranch 26 Waynesburg 7 124 26 Basketball Lettermen Orlando DeGiralomo Leonard Menicos Dale Taylor Junior Weisel Orlando DeGiralomo — Center Leonard Menicos — Guard Dale Taylor — Forward Junior Weisel — Forward Lorie Venditti — Guard Ralph Harting — Forward Charles Hinkle — Guard , • . QJ G- Basketball Squad The Middlebranch Diamonds turned in a fair season with six victories and eight losses. The Middies, with four returning lettermen, did not hit their stride until the latter part of the season and consequently lost some games which they would have won in the latter part of the season. The Diamonds defeated two of the top teams of the county, Canton Town- ship who were on top of the league when the Diamonds beat them, and East Sparta who later won the county Class B Tournament. The Middies never lost a game for lack of spirit, for no matter what the score was, the Diamonds always fought to the end. The most improved and outstanding player on the squad was Junior Weisel, who was chosen All Tournament and nominated on the All State Team. Junior is a fine ball handler and is a good all-round player. The Middies lose three seniors, Orlando DeGiralomo, Dale Taylor and Leonard Menicos this year. Middlebranch had hard luck in the tournament. After defeating Uniontown in the opener, they were edged out by a Waynesburg quintet by one point. The following night they met defeat, this time to Canal Fulton in another close game. The team lost many close games but always they were in there fighting. Middlebranch 20 Canal Fulton 26 Middlebranch 19 Brewster 32 Middlebranch 33 Navarre 27 Middlebranch 15 Beach City 38 Middlebranch 27 North Canton 38 Middlebranch 24 Waynesburg 28 Middlebranch 40 Hartville 62 Middlebranch 36 East Sparta 29 Middlebranch 34 Canton Twp. 21 Middlebranch 32 Marlboro 34 Middlebranch 41 Uniontown 28 Middlebranch 35 Greentown 48 Middlebranch 40 East Canton 15 Middlebranch 36 Jackson Twp. 30 432 471 1. Middlebranch High Steppers 2. Angels oi 42. 3. Four Wolves. 4. Fritz steps out. 5. On the field. 6. Teachers pose. 7. Professor. 8. Taking a walk. 9. Watch the biidie. 10. Nice car. 11. Freshmen turn for the worst. 12. Keep it flying. 13. The bachelor. 14. Mr. Schamp. 15. MoTJolee in uniform. 16. She went to the library. 17. Tussle with Marlboro. DIAMOND PORTLAND C£M£NT CO. This year the Diamond Portland Cement Company is celebrating its fiftieth year in Middlebranch. The school has always known a good friend in the Diamond Portland. They have given to us generously on many oc- casions. Because of them our athletic teams are known as the Diamonds. So we would like to take this opportunity of saying thank you and congratulating the Diamond Portland on their fiftieth anniversary in our town. - Compliments DIAMOND Portland Cement Co. A V Middlebranch, Ohio 1892 o Years 1942 COMPLIMENTS OF MILLER ' S BERRY FARM Strawberry Plants and Registered Raspberry Plants Lesh Road R. D. 3, CANTON, OHIO EDUCATIONAL ABILITY calls for a good sound and alert body. Compliments ol This can be had by daily rides on a SCHMIDT ' S LIBERTY BICYCLE. Drug Sold only by Store GOLDY ' S 3001 W. Tuscarawas CYCLE SERVICE Canton, Ohio Harrisburg Rd. at 16th St., N. E. Canton, Ohio Compliments of JOHNSON the Barber Compliments of The Wheeling AND Lake Erie Railway F. B. HAWTHORNE, Agt. Compliments of SENTER ' S GARAGE WHISKEY HILL Edgewood Golf Course 18 HOLES Route 43 Canton, Ohio Phone 49598 BEST WISHES TO THE cMss Of mi C. D. RalfL fikei Compliments of MAX BAIR ' S Confectionary SQUARE OF MIDDLEBRANCH Phone 9965-9 ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS ON A BUDGET PAYMENT PLAN Dr, Murray W. Scott EVERYTHING IN DENTISTRY — ESTIMATE EXAMINATION NO OBLIGATION Second Floor, Room 10 Third Market N. Entrance 315 N. Mkt. Over S. S. Kresge Canton, Ohio Phone 3-6646 DR. C. R. FITZ — OPTOMETRIST — Eyes Examined Hoom 9, Second Floor - Over Kresges, Third Market, N. Glasses Fitted CANTON, OHIO A COMPLETE MUSIC SERVICE GREENES MUSIC STORE Phone 26202 124 Cleveland Ave., S. W. CANTON, OHIO G. W. COCKLIN Garage CHEVROLET SALES SERVICE GENERAL REPAIRING MIDDLEBRANCH, OHIO Phone 99S5-7 Buy Graduation GIFTS that LAST from £ff CANTON ' S OLDEST RELIABLE CREDIT JEWELER 135 Tuscarawas Street. East CANTON, OHIO Reynolds - Mcllvain STUDIO of DANCE ARTS MARKET NORTH at 5lh DIAL 2-9701 CANTON, OHIO HI DANCE CLUB EVERY SATURDAY EVENING MEMBERS ONLY Compliments of NORTH CANTON CLEANERS PAUL A. SUMSER Compliments of €b€rhart Coal Co, Phone 3-4769 IT PAYS TO PLAY WiS-R WelsMmer Rulon Sporting Goods 325 West Tusc. Paul H. Rulon Ralph H. Welshimer Canton, Ohio Compliments of The MOHIEK LUMBEK Co. NORTH CANTON, OHIO Phone 9253 CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS of 1942 Compliments of The A P Food Stores 30th Cleveland Ave. Canton, Ohio COMPLIMENTS OF KOBACKER ' S CANTON OHIO Compliments of DUMONT ' S Athletic Goods Department Phone 3-0156 134 Second St., S. E. CANTON, OHIO T. A. Caddie STUDER Singer Sewing Center E. G. TICE (Manager) SEWING MACHINES SINGER VACUUM CLEANER Expert Repairing 151 North Main Street NORTH CANTON, OHIO ' ' -and he Earned his Way with a SAX! Repairing — Lessons Phone 2-6907 314 Third, N. W. ijust off Cleveland Ave.) George graduated from the University recently. His folks couldn ' t afford a col- Canton. Ohio lege education for him, but he got it anyway. They were farsighted enough to start him on a band instrument while SELMER he was still young enough to learn easily and quickly. He earned his way through BUNDY college with his saxophone. Your boy can do it, too! MANHATTAN BAND INSTRUMENTS Jessie French Sons Pianos Cattuso Music Store Compliments of MIDDLEBRANCH Cheese Factory Donald H. Andrews, Manager Cheese Cream Middlebranch Rd. North Canton Phone 99526 DETROIT JEWEL GAS RANGES M. Herman Hardware Co. GLASS PAINT REFRIGERATORS WASHERS 919 12th St., N. E. Phone 27272 CANTON OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF R b Co. CANTON OHIO SEALTEST SUPERVISED Milk and Ice Cream The Sanitary Milk Co. DON JOHNSTON — FLOWERS — 127 - 4th St., N. W. Phone 7354 FLOWERS WIRED ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Compliments of Edgefield School MEHAFFIE ' S LUMBER — PAINTS COAL BUILDING SUPPLIES 3003 Harrisbuig Rd., N. E. Phone 7052 Canton, Ohio Leonard Hensel MASON CONT RACTOR BRICK LAYER Spongier Road N. E. Canton, Ohio Phone 2822-9 CANTON COMPTOMETER SCHOOL An Institution in Canton for More than 30 Years Comptometer Operators are now more than-ever-in-demond. Many High School graduates can qualify themselves for this interesting and desirable work in a few weeks of intensive training. Half day and evening classes also available. Write for booklet or inquire. 2nd floor, Mellett Bldg. Phone 2-7801 Attenshun! electricity Saves Food Saves Labor SERVES HOME DEFENSE The OHIO POWER Co. ROYAL DEALER FOR PORTABLES - STANDARDS Retain and Advance your speed by Renting a Typewriter part of Vacation Time. We Rent Sell and Repair all Makes Benson Typewriter Co. 336 - 4th St., N. W. CANTON, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF PERFECTION LAUNDRY and CLEANERS 1906 Harrisburg Road Canton, Ohio Congratulations Class of 42 The Office Equipment Co. 321 Tuscarawas St., West Canton, Ohio COMPLETE SERVICE in SCHOOL FURNITURE and SUPPLIES and OFFICE FURNITURE and SUPPLIES Phone 6111 We Deliver YOURS FOR VICTORY THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF Oyler Brothers EXCAVATING and GRADING MOTOR FREIGHT CONTRACTORS COMMON CARRIERS Transporters of BLACK TOP, GRAVEL HEAVY MACHINERY or SLAG DRIVEWAYS FOR ESTIMATES Phone 5318 1324 Second St., S. W. Canton, Ohio 1. Janice Lewis 2. Emily Rice 3. Dorothy Guarnerie 4. Avery Sheaffer 5. Stella Wasik 6. Irene Snyder 7. Floyd Steiner 8. Eleanor Grant 9. Alda Cavalier 10. lane Lee Bennett 17. Audrey Conner 11. Dale Taylor 18. Ruth Schmucker 12. Donald Stockburger 19. Marjolee Lewis 13. Catharine Washburn 20. Harriet McMillen 14. Joe Brosovic 21. Dorothy Ladley 15. Edith Gerome 22. Wanda Burfield 16. Jack Symes 23. Virginia Parks 24. Virgil Lilley 25. Jennie Figlola Bircher ' s Farm Dairy SODAS _ _ _ SUNDAES and SANDWICHES High Grade DAIRY PRODUCTS Middlebranch Rd. Canton R. D. 3 Phone 9122-2 C. B. Horter Meats - Groceries - Vegetables GASOLINE OIL MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE Phone 9926-7 CAIRO, OHIO BOYD ' S GROC€RY Groceries - Meats - Ice Cream CANDY — GAS — OIL Phone 4-0460 Route 62 Harrisburg Rd. CANTON, OHIO A Little Store With A Big Welcome COMPLIMENTS OF Ted Dunlap ' s Garage Distributors of MACK TRUCKS and BUSES 24 HOUR SERVICE 1104 Cleveland Ave., N. W. Dial 7295 CANTON, OHIO L. R. LESH Pump Service BURKS — DAYTON — MYERS Schneider Road Phone 9-1268 NORTH CANTON, OHIO MELLO MILK - Stark County s Finest Dial 9750 North Canton Dairies, Inc. PIONEERS Of 1942 The traditions of those sturdy indomitable pioneers, whose perseverence and steadfastness of purpose and ideal conquered the American wilderness and laid the foundation of our great country as it exists today, still persists unweakened in our own generation, and the youth of America will carry them on still further. On our part, for over 38 years, we have spared no effort to make Pioneer Meats in quality, value and service, fully express the same high ideals. We welcome a new generation of Pioneer Customers. Tlie Canton Provision Company CANTON, OHIO FORD - MERCURY - LINCOLN ZEPHYR J 6- J Motors, Inc. JOS. DeMARSH, President Keep Your Car or Truck Rolling MORE PARTS — 12th at Cherry N. E. BETTER SERVICE Phone 6229 GRADUATES IN DEMAND WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A SECRETARY, A TYPIST, A BOOKKEEPER, AN ACCOUNTANT, OR AN ASSISTANT TO A BUSINESS EXECUTIVE? The demand for trained office workers is greater than we have ever known. Young men and young women are needed. They are needed both by local industries and by the Government. Prepare for a better position and permanent employment by attending Canton Actual - - located in one of the great defense areas of the country. Canton Actual Business College 428 MARKET N. CANTON, OHIO Portrait Commercial Photographers Framing KccLe ' ■ iva ' ti2. 1206 CLEVELAND AVE. N. CANTON, OHIO Compliments of The Schafer-MessBrly Drug Co. THE REXALL DRUG STORE NORTH CANTON, OHIO D u Clocis A complete line of Drug Store Merchandise in Co. your community for your convenience. CANTON May we be of OHIO Service to you ? COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Kinsley s Market HOME DRESSED MEATS South Hartville AIRPORT SERVICE Frank Girard, Proprietor Mahoning Rood, N. E. AMSTUTZ HATCHERY Individual Pedigree Sired Chicks BROODERS i SUPPLIES ESHELMAN FEED 916 Lawrence Rd.. N. E. CANTON — — OHIO Howard E. Stambaugh Complete FLEETWING Super Service HOME MADE FROZEN CUSTARD Wholesale — Retail North Market Rd. North Canton. Ohio North Canton 99251 Compliments of Bremer Pure Oil Service LUBRICATION — WASHING Market Ave. North at 30th Canton. Ohio Phone 40375 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. H. £. Corl DITTMORE ' S MARKET GROCERIES — MEATS ICE CREAM — SUNDAES — SODAS Corner 30th and Maple N. E. Dial 40374 A Complete Line of Products Roy M. Reel — The Rawleigh Dealer — 2404 - 30th St.. N. E. R. D. 3 Phone 2-4008 Canton. Ohio COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND E. P. EGGENSCHWILER TONY BOSSART Route 62 Harrisburg Rd., N. E. MIDDLEBRANCH, OHIO Home Dressed MEATS HOLMES COUNTY SWISS CHEESE Groceries — Fruits — Vegetables WE DELIVER Phone 3754-9 Phone 9952-0 LEWIS GREENHO Dependable Furniture NORTH CANTON, OHIO Dial 9607 HUMMEL S STORE at NORTH CANTON for HIGH QUALITY GROCERIES MEATS GENERAL MERCHANDISE COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND KIRK ' S SERVICE STATION Certified Lubrication from A to Z WE MAKE SERVICE CALLS Harrisburg Rd. at 19th N. E. Phone 40756 - Canton Compliments oi J. D. PELFREY BARR DAIRY GULF STATION Inc. 30th and Cleveland Opposite A P Super Market Canton, Ohio EXPERT LUBRICATION CAR WASHING t? . ■► . V r:-fc Your yearbook is a store of treasured memories. The oft repeated thrill of recollection which accompanies each new search through its pages will many times repay you for the care and consideration which has gone into its creation. We are proud to have had some part in the production of this book. It indicates the wealth of ideas and ability which have made possible the Northern ' s long record of school annual achievement. The Northern Engraving Electrotype Company n A N T ON • •■■■:■ Phone 6138 , s:; ., OHIO ■K 4 } , r V f T ' i - ' ' ' ..u ' v ' A t; - 4r ' ' : S ' vc , 5: V ' y •„. 4 A A ' : ' ' V ' V 6 A 5. . ' - Cr ' Vf r ]- A. o ' . « ■f- y- (jr ' e ' ' 1, ' ' ' {= j ' . y .f • . ■ ' K ,v v L .9 ' A Y ' • - 7 ■ y- ' A 7S - ' . ' 1 ' ■ ?) u r ' .H J o ' fh J ' ■ ' ' ' C ' «- % ' f A bof - 5 ' t( 5.- 3 .- '