Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1934 volume:

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A time to be born, and a time to die: a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted: A 'time to kill, and a time to heal: a time to break down, and a time to build up: A time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance: A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together: a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing: A time to get, and a time to lose: a time to keep, and a time to cast away: A time to rend, and a time to sew: a time to keep silence, and a time to speak: A time to love, and a time to hate: a time of war, and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. N I' 1F 'IW 1? gag, 'IW ff ffm1Qf'Rg , X ff! gr xx t ,iq- E51 ae-.14 S B 0 M t 41 Q V Well ly lt lil li fxll lt .J I- We lovingly dedicate this book to our SENIOR CLASS ADv1s1-:R GERTRUDE PRICE Who has done so much to make our school years happy and beneficialg who is known to all for her untiring and helpful serviceg who is beloved for her sweet and gracious personality. M' II I Il Ill S Q PTIKIST SCHOOL BOARD DR. J. C. STRATTON, President R. H. SNYDER, Clerk J. L. GLASS, Vice President W. A. HARRISON G. I.. KEMP To the Students of Mifldletown High School: Each year new faces appear in the Student Body, and new courses must be developed and old ones revised to meet the needs of the times. The old system gives way to a new and improved order of things, and with each change, there is opened a better and broader opportunity to equip yourselves with a good basic education. This will prepare you for almost any vocation you may choose for your life work, and your education here should be a good one upon which to build greater things. Your tasks are often irksome and seem unnecessary, but before you have been out of High School very long you will come to realize that here you have learned how to face many of your problems. Your opportunity for education is better and the needs much greater than ever before. You do not come in contact with the members of the Board of Education very often but we always want you to have, at your command, the means of acquiring a modern and useful fund of knowledge. We want you to have access to the best and are always striving to furnish such a school. Here you lay the foundation and build the character that will carry you onward to success. J. C. STRATTON. 'Lx Q PTIKXST WADE E. MILLER, Principal B. A., HEIDELBERG ' M. A., OHIO STATE Fortunate indeed are the students of M. H. S. in having the splendid example and capable guidance of Mr. Miller. He well deserves the respect and admiration he holds in the heart of every boy and girl for the interest he has taken in the welfare of each one, for his competent direction of our school, and for his own colorful and likable personality. R. W. SOLOMON, Superintendent B. A., OHIO NORTHERN PH. B., UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO So adequately has Mr. Solomon super- vised the schools of Middletown that he has deservedly gained his reputation of great ability and initiative. We are grateful for his efficient direction, which has kept the standards of our own school as well as the others always high, and has attained for them the successful goal which he has set, t Seven A time to plant That we may reap, A time for friends To know and keep. The School MfW Raw Mai I 'IH if ff gf fr 'I W3 51 M Aw ,Qi L diy! fl . M 1 .3 U , 5 C115 I- Qfiffy.,-wf N 1 y 1 1 ' f 5 WQWM WI 1 K . ff W ' W -' f' X MWWL. Q PTIKIST 1924-1934 Ten years ago we had just completed one year in our new High School Building, the pride of Middletown. When classes started in September, the Gymnasium and Auditorium were not finished and mud surrounded the building. Only the Baltimore entrance was used by the Student Body. Our first pep meeting was held in surround- ings of mortar and cement. The building was finally finished and open house was held for several nights with teachers as guides. How well they learned their speeches, especially emphasizing that the Auditorium seated 1259 and the Gymnasium 1400! From engine room to cafeteria the crowds thronged to see the dream of many years realized. . ,.,,,,, The Optimist that year was dedicated to Wade E. Miller. The School Board also came in for a word of praise. They were M. E. Danford, C. C. Marlett, P. G. Banker, Homer Edson, and W. S. Wertz. These men knew every brick that had gone into the making of this fine building and had given much time to making its realiza- tion possible. . 1 The graduating class had 161 members, of which Ed Watson was President, John Moser, Vice President, Adelaide Stahl, Secretary, and William Klopp, Treasurer. The editors of the Optimist were Clara Mae Yorgen, Robert Salter, Adelaide Stahl, Paul Ramseyer, Frank McWilliams, Mary Rupp, Isabel Mincher, Milton Moon, Louise Bailey, and Feshel Korrosg while the Nliddletonian Staff was headed by Louis Huff, Adelaide Stahl and Kenneth Walker. Robert Brown was President of Student Senate and they really accomplished things. Pamphlets on Manners were sold and many matters of importance decided. However, the big event of the year was the Variety Show with acts by students and faculty. Standing room could not even be bought. What fun it was! Clubs were very much in evidence, as can be perceived by the list: Debate, Dramatic, Chemistry, Radio, Music, Girls, Hi-Y, Boys' Hi-Y, although many more were added the following year. Besides Band, Orchestra, Girls, Clee Club, and Boys, Glee Club, there were two choruses. The Boosters, Club was the most important in the school, having a membership of 444. They were organized to promote real school spirit in all high school activities, but especially in athletics. They promoted cheering at games, and with Ed Watson as cheer leader, there was a pep and enthusiasm that has been sadly lacking in the past year. Although in football we won five games and lost live, and in basketball we won seven and lost three, the teams knew that the Boosters were fighting with them every minute of the game. Some of the outstanding athletes of that year were Chalmers Brewer, Ollie Sample, Melvin Cottmeyer, Roy Byrd, Howard Margerum, Harold Jones, Edwin Pyle, Arthur Kurtz, Charles Sullivan, Monroe Davis, Nelson Blair, Paul Kinder, Kash Kissick, Donald Halter, and Harold Jacobs. The class has furnished many business men to the ranks of Middletown, as well as other cities. They are gaining fame in various fields, but whether it be keeping house for the man of her dreams, or doing something worthwhile in the business, political or professional field, this class will be remembered as one of the finest to graduate from M. H. S. Ten 2 PTIKIST FACULTY N .,,f.,' - 5 N 7 4' X Q11 4, 'W .,.,.. EX Q,-HA ,RES ,lg5:,a5,g5g,l W ,prRN..x45 f N - I f , -I ,u w '. ,. Q ' A' 'y,:'M 1l.f' 4541: x'im, f R 1m52 i Ag! -pg, ' , ,J A ' fd: ' B i ,a'- lx Q X X, If X fkqf' 5 J Eleven Twelve Kathleen Banker B. A., Western MATHEMATICS Those who know her have discovered the wit and good humor that lurk beneath her calm, reserved manner. Miss Banker's loy- alty, her ability as a teacher, and her really pleasant nature are to be commended. Helen Barkley B. S., Miami HISTORY Unfortunate, indeed, is the student who has not been in one of Miss Barkley'g classes. Strikingly beautiful, she also has the knowledge and knack with which to enlist complete cooperation. E. 0. Barr B. A., Antiochg M. A., Ohio State PRINTING Mr, Barr is straightforward and sincere in all he does. His keen interest in his teaching brings forth favorable results from his pupils, who have very great respect for him. Minnie Chalfin B. A., John B. Stetson ENGLISH AND HISTORY If a little learning is a dangerous thing, Miss Chalfirfs students need not be afraid. She is capable, fair, and her classes are models of behavior. Her students give her the best effort of which they are capable. Fay Clark B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio State BIOLOGY, SPANISH, ENGLISH Miss Clark is tireless in her efforts to aid her pupils in gaining the most benefits from their work. Her cheery greeting is never failing. Her sweet sincerity and faithful devotion prove her to be most deserving of the respect that is accorded her by all who know her. Thelma Clevenger B. A., Ohio Wesleyan FRENCH Adviser of Socc and Buskin Adviser Of Junior Hi-Y She is perhaps the most diminutive member of our faculty, but the extent of her enthusi- asm, her pep, and her jolly humor is bound- less. She has given much of her energy and talent to the dramatic club of which she is an able adviser. Herman J. Copp Cincinnati College of Music MUSIC Although an understanding ot' music may be very important, Mr. Copp's knowledge of music is not his only attribute. His sound advice and practical philosophy of life will long be remembered and appreciated by his students. Mabel E. Eldridge, Dean of Girls B. S., Miami ENGLISH Debate Coach Adviser of Debate Club Certainly no one is unfamiliar with the everlasting good nature of our popular Dean, with her gentle graciousness, and her well- known sense of humor. We love her for the patience and friendliness she has shown to every member of the school. Russell Evans B. A., Wittenberg HISTORY AND COMMERCIAL Mr. Evans's classes will long be remem- bered for the benefits gained from them. His agreeable nature and his fund of stories and witticisms are the source of much pleasure to his students. Ro ner Greene Y B. S. in Ed., University of Illinois HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach His deeds, not his words. prove the ability of our well-liked coach. Although he is noted for his reticence, students who have pene- trated his reserve have discovered him to be a most engaging companion. Helen Hartman B. A., Heidelberg HISTORY Miss Hartman's knowledge of history, her concern for the welfare of each student, and her enthusiasm are only a few Of her excel- lent qualities which make her pupils admire and esteem her. Eleanor Haueisen B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio State COMMERCIAL Librarian The library is a popular place because of Miss Haueisen's cheerfulness and her interest in all who seek her aid. This jolly confidante of many students is unswerving in her loy- alty to M. H. S. Thirteen Fourteen Gladys Hoerner B. S. in Ed., Ohio State M. A., University of Cincinnati ENGLISH Her serene good nature and the Words Of wisdom that she Offers us make her Class a source of unending interest and enjoyment. She is always sympathetic, tactful, and will- ing to aid us with our problems. A-fif ,h . lf, 22' ' ,fix 5t,L......Lx,..vM,u,fu-1 Q Ji l.-1. My v ' -'Lv f- 'Kg 'Lf Bess Marie OOVQ-II, ' l ' Y' J 1,4 .H JA., - 9 I B. A., Miami W' ly, M ENGLISH V -,Lf i,v,!' jr- Miss Hoover's ready wit keeps her classes continually delighted. Many of us are grate- ful to her for the help and inspiration which vang-rl-ways bc found in her classroom discus- fzdons. ' X-f f fx, 'L , A ,,.' l V- Elmo Lingrel B. A., Otterbein A PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HISTORY Football Coach Coach is indeed well known and popular. We admire him for the high ideals of good sportsmanship and Lrood character which he sets not only for his team, but also for the entire studcnt body. Helen Long B. C. S., Office Training School B. S. in Ed., Univ. of Cincinnati COMMERCIAL This stylish, dark-eyed teacher is noted among' us for her charm. Her merry ways and gentle manner have won the friendship of all. Her low musical voice is always known to hold a word of encouragement and cheer. E. H. McCandlish B. A., Wooster BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS Adviser of Junior Hi-Y Junior Class Adviser This science teacher is well liked by all the students. His quiet friendliness and his cap- able assistance are offered to each one who needs or desires them. Veda McCray B. A., Heidelberg LATIN Adviser of Optimist Director of Girls' Hi-Y Clubs Adviser of Junior Hi-Y, Latin Club lt seems impossible to condense the admi- ration we feel for this popular teacher. Vol- umes could be filled with glowing descriptions of her charm, her pep, and her never-failing Hood humor. She is the friend of all of us. Elizabeth McDermott B. S., Bliss College COMMERCIAL Adviser of Banking Club Although she is one of the most retiring of our teachers, her sweet gentleness has endeared her to all who know her. The cm- cient way in which she has handled our bank- ing club has raised the standards of thrift in M. H. S. Mark McMillan B. S.,Wilmingtong M. A.,OhiO State BIOLOGY His good-humored smile belies the reserved dignity of his manner. No member of the faculty is more keenly interested in the wel- fare of his pupils, nor more ready with a word of encouragement and cheer than Mr. McMillan. Lillie Maier B. S., Ohio State LATIN AND HISTORY Miss Maier's vivacity and merry disposi- tion are her chief characteristics. The pupils in all her classes are benefitted by her teach- ing ability and her sincere desire to help, as well as entertain. Anna E. Metzler B. L., Ohio Wesleyan GERMAN For many years Miss Metzler has given untiringr service to the boys and girls of M. H. S. Her attitude is one of unselfish devo- tion to her work, and she has well earned the reward of respect and admiration from every member of the student body. Philip Slutz B. A., Ohio Wesleyan B. E., University of Cincinnati ENGLISH Adviser of Middlctonian Adviser of Sophomore Hi-Y Although Mr. Slutz is a newcomer in the ranks of our faculty, he has already become well known because of his participation in various activities. The ever-increasing popu- larity of the Middletonian is ample proof of his efficient work as adviser of our school paper. W. C. Neel Bliss College COMMERCIAL Sophomore Class Adviser As Sophomore adviser Mr. Neel has gained especially the friendship of our youngest class by his ever eager desire to aid and uide E them in the high ideals of which he himself is such a splendid example. Fifteen Sixteen Clyde Pierson B. S., Miami MANUAL ARTS Mr. Pierson earnest, capablc. He as gained and has giizen them Will lie 'r lue skill I' 6 Ed., Ohio State Senior Class Adviser Believe it or not, Miss Price makes even math a pleasure with her delightful smile. Her informal manner of conducting class makes her one of the most popular members of our faculty. Elizabeth Rodewig B. S. in Ed., Ohio University PHYSICAL EDUCATION Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Sandwich Girls' Adviser A friend in need is a friend indeed. Miss Rodewig is universally loved not only for her friendliness, but also because of her unfailinz interest in the troubles and triumphs of the students. Ernestine Roudehush B. A., Miami LATIN AND ENGLISH Adviser of Latin Club Adviser of Sophomore Hi-Y Sophomore Class Adviser In classroom and also in advisory capaci- ties, Miss Roudebush has gained an enviable position for herself. M. H. S. students will long remember her helpful and interesting classes. Jerome C. Schulz, Dean of Boys Ph. B., Heidelberg BIBLE Adviser of Debate Club Debate Coach In addition to being an excellent teacher. Mr. Schulz is much esteemed in the hearts of the boys and girls of M. H. S. for his sympa- thetic understanding of a student's dimcul- ties and for his perseverance in solving them. Anna Marie Shuman B. A., Heidelberg BIOLOGY Miss Shuman's friendliness, her deep con- cern for each of her students, and her efli- cient way of conducting class will not soon be forgotten by those 'who have known and admired her. Eleanor Thompson B. A., Hiram ENGLISH AND HISTORY Adviser of Jusolit Club Adviser Of Sophomore Hi-Y Her manner is calm and pleasant, her classes are diverting and instructive, and her interest in outside activities is keen and helpful. Much of her leisure time shc devotes to talking about Hiram and reading. Forest Valentine B. A., Otterbein CHEMISTRY Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Mr. Valentine is emphatic and exacting in regard to his classwork, but students have found him to be a sociable participant in various activities. We wonder how many times he will no to the World's Fair this year. Betty Wilson B. S., Ohio State HOUSEHOLD ARTS Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Junior Class Adviser She is especially loved by her Hi-Y zirls for her gentle charm, her merry air of friend- liness, and her sympathetic interest. We ad- mire her style, her poise, and her quiet dig- nity. J. F. Winkelman B. S. in Ed., Miami HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY, ECONOMICS Athletic Manager Senior Class Adviser Adviser of Student Senate Mr. Winkelman's forceful, dynamic person- ality has made him one of the most esteemed members of our faculty. In the class room he holds our attention with unusual anecdote from his vast store of information. F. Louise Wood B. S. in Ed., Miami .. ENGLISH AND SHORTHAND ,A Adviser Of Ye Merrie Jesters She is comely and sincere, noted for r skill and capability as a dramatic adviser. her classes, as in dramatic circles, she I - spires the best from the students. .V I X S I Y Seventeen Q PTIKIST 20 Years Ago Anna Marie Shuman caught her first butterfly. Thelma Clevenger voted for the first time. Miss Metzler started to kindergarten. Mr. Miller had his hair cut short. J. F. Winkelrnan appeared in society in his first pair of long pants. H. J. Copp began taking music lessons. Russell Evans flunked his first history test. .l. C. Schulz learned the 23rd Psalm. Florence Powell was starred in a play presented by the Senior Class. Forest Valentine was expelled from school for bursting stink bombs in English class Bess Hoover learned that there isn,t any such word as uainltn. Betty Wilson learned to make toast. Coach Lingrel got a football for Christmas. Minnie Chalfin began thinking about a trip to Europe. Eleanor Haueisen signed her first library membership card. Mabel Eldridge threw her Milton and Shakespeare texts out of the class room window Philip Slutz received his M. K. P. degree fMaster of Knee-Pantsl. Veda McCray met Little Caesar in West Rome. E. H. McCandlish decided that be would look better with a mustache. Eleanor Thompson decided that her fellow classmates had no respect for a teacher Fay Clark took one look at her handwriting and decided to take up shorthand Cosmopolitan Teachers Eyes-Thelma Clevenger Nose-Louise Wood Hair-Anna E. Metzler Lips-Betty Rodewig Smile-Gertrude Price Teeth-Lillie Maier Complexion-Helen Barkley Hands-Kathleen Banker Feet-Helen Long Disposition-Mabel Eldridge Personality-Veda McCray Profilc?Gladys Hoerner Eyes-Wade E. Miller Nose-E. 0. Barr Hair-J. F. Winkelman Lips-W. C. Neel Smile-Clyde Pierson Teeth-Russell Evans Complexion-Forest Valentine Hands-Philip Slutz Feet-Royner Greene Disposition-J. C. Schulz Personality-Elmo Lingrel Profile-E. H. McCandlish Ezghteen YAWDPTIMST .- fm .,, . , WW W in Chf-Mi up Qt MS 2 PTIKXST Faculty Watch Main Spring-Wade Miller Hour Hand-I. C. Schulz Minute Hand-Mabel Eldridge Second Hand-J. F. Winkelman Crystal-Lillie Maier Dial-Gertrude Price One oiclock-Gladys Hoerner Two oiclock-Helen Long Three o,clock-Mark McMillan Four olclock--Minnie Chalfin Five o'clock-Florence Powell Six olclock--Elizabeth Wilson Seven o,clock-Helen Hartman Eight o,clock--Clyde Pierson Nine o'clock-E. H. McCand1ish Ten o'clock-Ernestine Boudebush Eleven oiclock-W. C. Neel Twelve olclock-Elizabeth McDermott Case-Louise Wood Stemllioyner Greene Regulator-R. W. Solomon Hair Spring-Bess Hoover Balance Wheel-Elmo Lingrel Faculty Timelceepers Baby Ben-Philip Slutz Big Ben-Forest Valentine Cuckoo Clock-Veda McCray Stop Watch--Russell Evans Crandfatherls Clock-Anna E. Metzler Alarm Clock-H. J. Copp Mantle Clock-Kathleen Banker Ingersoll-Eleanor Haueisen Cathedral Clock-Helen Barkley Manls Wrist Watch-E. O. Barr Electric Clock-Betty Rodewig Lady,5 Wrist Watch-Thelma Clevenger Twenty 750121114151 SENICJRS . 1111MX11!W5 Nj , W1 '111fW X 7 WWMlU10f111u1l11111 I 1 11 I 1 IM 11111111 I Kehim im? T ty Q PTIKIST Gertrude Price, Adviser J. F. Winkelman, Adviser Senior Class History Seniors! Three happy years have gone and now we are going. Wfhere? Only time will tell. Some will go to halls of higher education, some to positions in the business world, others to form homes of their own, but be it as it may, we go. We go with joy mingled with sadness, with high expectations for the future and with happy memories of the past-the days spent behind portals of M. H. S. Our class of '34 was the First to have but three years in the Senior High School, entering as sophomores, having spent our freshman year at the new Junior Highs, McKinley and Roosevelt. These three years have been filled with hard work and achievement as is shown by our high scholastic standing. Our athletics have been of the best and the success of this year's football team was due mainly to the splendid work of the seniors on the team. Our debaters have shown great ability and our actors have excelled in dramatic art. Many happy social affairs will live long in our memories. The Hi-Y parties and dances, the Junior-Senior and Senior proms all have made the way brighter and the road easier to climb. To the principal and faculty we owe much, for it is because of their untiring efforts that we have at last gained the long-desired rank of Seniors7'. ln the years to come their influence will still be with us to guide us and lead us onwa1'd. And now as we, the Class of '34, part to go our different ways, we hang on our wall of memory the pictures which will never be forgotten of the three happy and successful years we spent in Middletown High School. Twenty-two 2 PTIKXST SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS GERALD RILEY, President Gerald is one off our most promising seniors, outstanding in sports, dramatics. debate and scholastic ability. His versatility and fun-loving spirit make him justly popular. Basketball, Boys' Glee Club, Debate Club, Debate Team, Dramatic Club, Football, Hi-Y, Junior Class President, Junior Class Play, Letter Men, Optimist, Student Senate. x ,Que .' 5 , Q 7. f PAUL DAY, Vice President ' A 1.4 - Paul is noted not only for his wit, but also his dramatic, literary, artistic, athletic, and scholastic achievements. Our editor can always be depended upon to do things cleverly and well. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Football, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Letter Men, Middletonian, Optimisgg' Sophomore Class Pla! Stu ateW I 'fbpgb Q4-od! . W www JANE CHAPMAN, Secretary Her friendly smile and her sweet sincerity have done much to gain her real popularity. She is a good student and a most valuable member of numerous clubs and organizations. Y Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. X . MPX' . 'J 'J .ft ,xx I ei NJJ A 1. ,J , W i A ,. 1 Ad 1 J ' X l xx! X at J' , New ff , .,- i Xjh, ,I 1 4 , 4 A f x ' , A JIMMY BANKER, Treasurer v, , Jimmy has won distinction for himself because oiffhfs earnestness ati 1 good nature. He is always dependable, friendly and sincere-a true gentl: man in every sense of the word. . ' ' ' ' l . Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian, Optimist, Student Sepate. 1 Twenty-three SENIORS James Abbott Jimmy is a friendly, cheery s0rt of person, who is usually Wise' cracking and never very serious. We like to have him around bc- cause he contributes much to the enjoyment of every occasion. Minute Men, Student Senate. I Louella Aera Here's a likable and vivacious senior who loves sports and is full of mischief. Once you penetrate her personality, you value her as one of your most interesting friends. v M. Olga Alexander Olga, known to many as Sis , is an accomplished musician, At many a gathering Olga has made every- one present happier by her peppy interpretations of popular tunes. Cheerleader, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Student Senate. Carl Arend Carl's interest in chemistry is very apparent. He is always will- ing to argue about somethingwor anything. His hearty laugh and quick wit make' him one of our best liked senip .I boys. x .- x , I . . H1 Y. X4 I : X rl ' . IV. iI x'J:',' 1 if K X u '. l .1 Q 'X is ! X X f I ' Q I It VA.-I 4, ,ff if Fred Augspurger Fred is one of our happy-go- lucky students, who is strangely quiet in class recitations. He is a firm believer in sleep, and wishes he were Rip Van Winkle. sx X ix ,Solomon Back Maple Park furnished us this tall senior boy, a valuable asset to our basketball teardx. Beneath his re- serve and dignity lurks the friendly goo-d cheer that has won him the admiration of all. Basketball, Letter Men. . x. A i , NB Twenty-four --1934-- Louie Baehm Louie was one of the stalwarts of our Middie line this year. Al- though he is quiet, his stellar playing has brought him recogni- tion and a place of honor among his classmates. Football. Margaret Bailey Margaret may be small in voice and stature, but she has a dynamic personality. A merry laugh, and a friendly, Hi , and you know Mar- garet has passed by. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y. fa f M1 1 if Frances, Baker Fritzy is a good pal andiloads of fun. She is peppy- and cheerful all the time, and attracts many friends, especially a curly haired boy, with her beaming personality. Girls' Glee Club, Hi-Y, Middle- tonian, Sandwich Girls, Student Senate. Eloise Banker Eloise is full of vim, vigor, and vitality and is game for anything. She is quite artistic and spends much time drawing beautiful ladies when she should be studying. Optimist, Student Senate. Wendell Barker In cafeteria we all look for Wen- dell's cheerful smile and word of greeting. His laughing brown eyes and happy Hello make him friends wherever he goes. Virginia Barnes This little lassie is noted for her merry manner and her ability to talk. Virginia's many friends say she is one of the reasons why school is not half bad. Hi-Y, Student Senate. L, . SENIORSl Margaret Barton Black hair, lively eyes, complete naturalness and poise, that is Mar- garet. She already has a car and about everything else she wants, but will she get that horse? Hi-Y. C ff xo Geneva Bgford Everybody know-5' Qenevap 'be- cause she has a friendly greelting for all. We can alwkaysltell where she is by the soundfof Tier hearty laugh andfiinging vxoice. -1 -, ..- .c N A 1 :X A, -f X X 4 N. 7' i 'x' .. .,, - I Ai' N- ' ll fl- if'-f' W Hob Beacom . , A Bob is a lively, boisterous lad, al- ways on the go. It is saiii that he is bright and never gives up with- out a fight-comrrkendable qualities. X. Francis Becclle Francis, although quite small in stature, is quite otherwise in thought. In gym he is very cap- able of holding his own against his larger opponents. . Bulah Birch This dark haired lass uncon- sciously spreads joy. Industrious and sympathetic, she is always willing to do her part to help others if she can. Girls' Glee Club. Edwin Blair Edwin is one of our most brilliant and most outstanding scholars, especially in scientific subjects. Here's luck and success to a future electrical engineer. Band, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Student Athletic Man- ager. --1934-- Esthel Blankenship Esthel is a likable girl and an industrious student. She takes her work seriously and is always well prepared much to her teachers' delight. Zi, 0. jiiffc Q ya Leslie Blankenship Leslie's cheerful countenance en- livens many a classroom, and his hearty laugh frequently disturbs the echoes of our somber corridors. His optimism should ease him over many of life's later troubles. Thelma Blevins Thelma's chief interest at school is in gym class and there she really excels. She is quiet and sweet as all who know her will testify. Myrtle Blossom Myrtle is a girl who doesn't talk much: however she is usually smiling and thus displaying two very large dimples and a set of pearly white teeth. Girls' Glee Club. Luella Bogart Luella is another of our small seniors. She becomes very enthusi- astic when any one mentions bas- ketball, for in this she is quite a star. Fred Bowman Here's to a good Ad Man, effi- cient Property Manager and an ex- cellent dancer. This quiet lad is not afraid of work, and is always willing to help one and all. Dramatic Club, Optimist. Twenty-five J I is r J5- SENIORS Douglas Boxwell Douglas is a real fellow with a genial smile and cheerful hello for everyone. It is rumored that he is the Great Lover, but you'd better ask the young lady. Band, Basketball, Football, Student Senate, Hi-Y, Orchestra, Optimist. ,f 1 J' J Robert Brate Bob hopes to be a baseball team manager some day. Under his effi- cient management the team should certainly be a successful one, Here's wishing him luck. Earl Brewer Earl has made a reputation for V himself by his outstanding work'at . the HY . He lives in his own quiet fi way, but those who know him best consider him- a. sincere friend. U ,W ' y 34 F AS- 14 qsfafl ,gr KZ, fm! ' A y .:,.v. l f AN 5 js 3ux'J' 5 4 X W JS j ,J Beverly B. Brown A Grecian goddess, thought'we, when first we saw this girl. Diana or Venus? We find that she par- takes of the nature of both as her success with hearts and athletic ability show us. Hi-Y, Optimist. Byron Brown This agreeable chap, who hails from Avalon, was a very depend- able minute man. He is quite a student and an all-ro nd good fellow . Minute Men. Juanita grown Juanita is one of the outstanding actresses of this class. She loves dramatics and always plays her part well. Her cheerful disposition has won her many friends. Dramatic Club. Twenty-six --1934-- OQZZIUT' Ernest Bruck Ernest's outstanding ability as a student has made him respected and admired by all, and his quiet and friendly bearing have made his admirers his friends. Madge Bruffey This is this little lady's first year in M. H. S., but we are glad to welcome her even if she does come from Hamilton, where she was very active in numerous orga- nizations. ,. y Retta Burton Retta is a very quiet, sweet girl who goes serenely on her way. She is the type of person who is a blessing to many a care-worn teacher. Hazel Byrd Hazel is one very lovely senior who knows how to keep house and cook. Her cheerfulness and desire to please are qualities worth having, I ,X Margaret Ca K del f We all know P ggy as e of those cheerful girls who al ays see the bright side of thin s. Her clean-cut nature has left an in- delible impression on our minds. Mildred Caldwell Mildred is a new member of our school, coming to us from Monroe. She has a bright smile and a cheery Hello for all those she meets. SENIORS Alice Campbell Alice may not be very large, but she has big ideas, and the fact that she is quiet, does not keep her from knowing much. Still water .. , , . L. runs deep. I, I ' 1' AX I I If . 1 ' , X 1 vl I' f ' ' . 'if ll, . , 1 4. X f o if . F. i ' ' X ' 1' ' l ' .. 1 ' ' ' . .fl . I V ! ., 1-1 r ' ' 1 1 Lillian Campbell Wherever she is, Lillian is happy and carefree. She has a keen sense of humor which you can detect by the merry twinkle in her eyes. Optimist. William Campbell Sometimes this b0y just sits and thinks. Can it be Harriet who has so won his heart? He is a member of numerous organizations, but will be remembered especially as a cheerleader. Cheerleader, Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Student Senate. 524 ,QW oe Canter s s Rxfgve been given the names of two of our most famous c e-dians- Joe Penner .2 a di '. Since he has a in their mor he should g far. Minute Men, I rj 1- ' I J Y Lorenzo Carter All hail to our football hero' Lorenzo is beyond all doubt one of the strongest fellows in M. H. S. Beware, Lorenzo, lest you meet the fate of Samson. Football. Manford Carter Manford is a regular fellow , who is liked by all who know him. He is always smiling and, we've heard, he's quite a singer. Boys' Glee Club, Football. 4 ' 1 f f'fzf l 91 aff t 7 X ,'v,v fuel ,Q nz 4 lflpzr ,, .5 fl - In fp ,Z f . 1' t fb Q . Vw ,' 1 . ,X .1 7 . V LL 'Ili x I , 1.41 - 1 C --19s4-- Fred Chapta Babs is a chap full of pep. vim, and vigor, who can be de- pended upon in any situation. In spite of bad luck in football, he won real distinction in that sport. Football, Letter Men. f f ,, f , , . t N t . V 1 1 t. ,K 4 , . fx N, '- ' l X X ' ' F . Betty Lou Christman ' Betty is a vivacious little bru- nette who radiates her cheerful personality wherever she goes. She thoroughly enjoys life from Public Speaking to dancing, but is also serious enough to rate good grades. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Optimist. Ed Cogan Ed is one of those rare fellows who always is the same whenever you meet him. He likes sports and performs all of them well, espe- cially when he has a mustache. Football, Student Senate. Robert Cohen Bob's O. K. even if he does like to argue. We miss his witty re- marks and boisterous laugh when he fails to appear on the scene. Debate Club. Julian Cohon Julian is interested in everything and is always doing someone a favor. His fearlessness, upright- ness, good nature, and slow voice make him popular wherever he goes. Band, Dramatic Club, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Orchestra, Sopho- more Class Play. Nick Colantonio Nick is known throughout the school for his grin, because he never stops smiling. His tennis prowess is not confined merely to the school, but he is one of our city's best. Student Senate, Tennis. ' Twenty-seven SENIORS Jimmy Collins Dark, curly-haired Jimmy does not have his heart in his work, for it belongs to a small but sweet senior. Jimmy was quite a football star this year. Football, Letter Men, Student Sen- ate. George Colwell George is very quiet and shy, but is known to many as the blond- haired boy in 206. He and his buddies usually stroll up and down the corridors before school. Karl Conover Karl is one of the best and most active boy scoui in Middletown. He is quite font of aviation, and so we ho to l of his Ngo rl 1 J0 . will aways remember Joi is outstanding ability a a drum major His expert twirlmg made drum maJors of other schools 1 ' ' ' s. turn green with envy, while we of M. H. S. beamed with pride. Band, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Student Senate. Helen Corlton As a lover of sports and as an athlete, Helen can not be surpassed. She is also an outstanding artist, having produced some splendid work for this book. Hi-Y, Optimist, Sandwich Girls. Art Craft Art knows just what he wants to do and usually gets it done. He is very friendly, just lots of fun, and a nice looking fellow. Twenty-eight -1934- Robert Crawford Modest and shy though he seems, Bob is quite otherwise in Band where he plays the cornet and piano. He is well liked by all the students. Band, Student Senate. Frank Crocker Frank is always ready with a smile, in and out of the classroom. He is a member of the golf team, and in this sport he is expected to become a pro one of these days. Football, Golf, Hi-Y. Kathryn Cunningham Kathryn talks very little, but by her pleasing smile and friendly greetings she makes many lasting friendships. She also is a loyal booster for all of our school activi- ties. Eloise DeBolt Eloise goes quietly on her way through our lives, but her praise- worthy feelings, sweet sincerity, and accomodating deeds will not soon be forgotten. Joe Decker This tall lad takes things as they come and masters them one at a time. He has made many friends and will always be remembered for that ducky mustache. Student Senate. Harriet Dole This most efficient girl is very well liked because of her friendly smile and cheery disposition. As a Hi-Y president, she sets a Hne ex- ample for other girls to follow. Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Sand- wich Girls. ENIORS M Mary Dole Mary is a peppy, ambitious girl who is well known in many activi- ties, especially debate. We all ad- mire her for her high ideals. Debate Club, Debate Team, Dra- matic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist. .. 4 L4--' ff ,rg ff' , I Kerhey Drake Quiet boys are interesting-and very rare, too. Kerney is a quiet boy who creates a friendly atmo- sphere wherever he happens to be. Elizabeth Draxler Elizabeth's sunny disposition and bright smile have gained for her many friends and admirers. She has gained quite a reputation among the teachers as a secretary of rare ability. Elma Duvall Elma is Aa quiet, studious girl. She works industriously at1her school work, but she is always seen at all the important school functions. Grace Duvall Grace is one of our most depend- able students. When in search of a ch erful, willing, and capable ur just call on this sweet girl. D Esther Eckhart ther is a friendly, pretty girl with curly brown hair and large rown es. All seniors agree that 's a pleasure to have her in our c ss. Hi- , Sandwich Girls. l --1934-- Samuel Emhry If you see a big Hudson whiz- zing by, just look closely and you'll Hnd Sammy somewhere within its depths. He is noted for his small size and big smile. 7 Hi-Y. F ' af L' ,-,L . or - i ff dz f ,L :V f wt ' Q W f 1-We 'V' fo' .. deff' ' wif' - W I-if ,W - rt a Evers! a 's alw s to la here th r ea ng r merri M a 1 e U me he's t type of p so w like to have round, be- caus she is agreeable and pleasant. Frank Fanning Hard work, cheerfulness, and a keen sense of humor have made Butch one of the most promi- nent but least conspicuous mem- bers of our class. And does he ever blush? '- Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Middle- tonian, Optimist. f' ', av , l A Margaret Faries D i As quiet as a fairy, Margaret hasn't much to say but she seems to enjoy life. She has a pleasant disposition and we seldom see any- one more courteous. Clarence Fay Whenever we hear a loud, cheery voice in the halls or in class, we may be sure that Clarence is near. We would recognize that laugh at the ends of the earth. Boys' Glee Club, Football, Student Senate. .Ielina Ferguson Jelina can read Latin like old Caesar himself when she once gets started. She takes part in most of the school activities and gets good grades in all subjects. Hi-Y. Twenty-nine is SENIORS Jean Finkbone When it comes to getting grades she's right at the top. Her one big interest is out of High School, and he is n t so big at that. Eg X A arry el W . S. stu oesn't kno our ootball hero' c maltz ? ry has not only done great ootball work this year, but he also does much to liven up the school. Basketball, Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men. Annabel Fiscus Annabel has a very charming personality and impresses one as being a quiet, dignified seniorg however she is one of the liveliest and has many friends. . 9 'nf' K Ir Am- hyd -' .7 f ,-. Xi ' , - 1 :. ' VY bf- M ry Fish lu ' xr' spark 'n 'eyes and vivacious per ll NJV v.. l 1 , J am Everyone knows Micky for her N so -. K S, limb W know that she 1 .I wg K ' ' - . , .matte fto what height . m ff? . I .yvill bgggbyal to her friends. I , X fj Hi-XrStudent Senate. Ruth Fisher Although Ruth has been rather inclined to hide her light under a bushel she is one whom we feel we should enjoy knowing better, for she is a faithful and loyal friend. Margaret F lisher This conscientious lass is most capable and dependable. These qualities combined with a pleasing personality will certainly aid her in becoming a successful nurse. Hi-Y. X 1 Thirty f ,Ty ,-,- , l ff. f st .1 l Q.. , L iff' , xg ..1934-. ff-fav , ff , X , s 5 LQ, X ' . Mary Forster fj ,i1,,5xy Mary is quite a. vivacious miss I and always full of fun. Her gray, ff sparkling eyes enhance her charm- f ing personality and sweet disposi- tion. Hi-Y, Student Senate. Ruth Fraley Ruth is a pleasing example of that old maxim that children should be seen and not heard. If all could be as industrious as Ruth, we suggest a return to that prac- ticc. Harry F romm This tall, dark lad possesses a very deep voice. He is a willing worker and has the real M. H. S. spirit. He can usually be found at the Y where he takes a keen interest in boys' work. el' 4Af! 1-L3 '!'l YN- I MJj1'r'Jf ,, .7',f'd'W'9' I .5,',,1.1' , 1. 1 tb- ,, . ,-, flaga Ray F ullen i' Ray is an energetic individual, full of life. ,His obliging ways and his genial ' isposition along with a keen desirei o learn have made him a well-kno' rhethbeo of his class. . , , K . . 1 N' u 1-'kg -. Robert Gates ,tBob :has been a school hero on if oth the football and basketball t anis. He is always well dressed a d has never neglected his studies fo sports. asketball, Football, Letter Men. Bessie Gentry Bessie is quite well known to us as a public speaker and debater. She is also active, studious, and always loyal to her many friends and to M. H. S. Debate Club, Dralnatic Club, Hi-Y, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Lfxgl. X 'C X SENIORS Ruth Gilbert Here is a girl who is really ex- ceptional. Her numerous activities and school work have not dimmed her shining personality. She is always lots of fun and well liked. Cheerleader, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play, Student Sena' -. Edith Goodpaster This lively little miss is a fiend for foreign languages. If you want to know anything in Latin or French, ask Edith. She knows them both. Debate Club, Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. Q ,iL,f:KJHAfi'nA.,vY'..' ' . Aft I2 ' ar WL' A ,Jgek,Grqham, , - L' Q3-.:.Hzffew...L44.a.tk.ff1 '1,f.m2,, . speaker, who has many friends in and out of school. He is one of. our hard-working minute men and E: takes an active part in Hi-Y worfi Hi-Y, Minute Men. A .1. L' fi li I Richard Gray Moonstruck is an all round good fellow. His habit of walking up and down the halls every morn- ing until about 8:24 will ot soon be forgotten. , ff obert Great ' Bob is a quiet, fl' ale fellow, who doesn't give h' teachers a bit of trouble. B ,Ag words he uses in the es Mwst have a special di ing? home. f ptimist. . f- fr Clemmie Ann Gregory Clemmie is liked and trusted by all her many friends with whom she is often seen. She is a very industrious worker, always doing her best to please. Hi-Y. , : Lf --1934-- Wilbur Gregory Darby is a hard-working, con- scientious lad who enjoyed helping Coach with his football lads. Per- haps that is the secret of our good season. Hi-Y, Letter Men, Student Athletic Manager. ' X , X 1 f, , John Griggs Johnny is becoming quite skilled in juggling glasses and glances in the cafeteria. Flirtatious ten- dencies will out, you know. And his good nature makes him almost irresistible. Hi-Y, Optimist. William Grisby We have been told by many that William is a real history student. He is often quite serious, but when he does smile, it radiates to all those around him. Artha Mae Gross Artha Mae is well liked by all her classmates. She is an excellent athlete and is especially fond of playing basketball. 1 I - .1 V, V , Dick Gmhhs ,P Gletus is a very versatile man. Everyone recognizes him as a fine athlete,--student, and actor. CRe- member that Scroogelj. His smile and good disposition are everlasting. Dramatic Club, Football, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Letter Men, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Ruth Hadley If you want to know someone with a lot of pep and energy, look up Ruth! This attractive young lady is always ready for fun and does much to spread merriment. Hi-Y, Middletonian, Dramatic Club. Thirty-one v IX o ' f SENIORS Dell Halsey Dell is our star in English class. We admire the intelligence and charm of this young lady who has gained many friends during her high school career. Hi-Y, Optimist, Student Senate. Chardelle Hamilton Chardelle's ability to be unswerv- ing in purpose has stood her in good stead, as is shown when grades are recorded. Not only is she a hard worker, but also a jolly companion when her work is done. , Martha Hamm When the honor roll is announced this bright young lady's name always appears, yet Martha is a girl who drives away dull care and is a universal favorite. Hi-Y. Betty Jane Hankins It is for Betty Jane that we owe thanks for one of the best series of Middletonians that this school has ever had. As an editor and as a friend she remains unsurpassed. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Helen Harmount When we meet Helen we are always impressed by the health and happiness that she radiates. Her cheerful and courteous manner add much to her personality. Tl1elma Hatfield Thelma is one of those persons to be envied, for the better you know her, the better you like her, and after knowing her, you can never forget her. Her sweet smile radiates friendliness to all. Thirty-two --1934-- Elmo Hawkins Here's our football end who has caused no end of worry for our faculty. Elmo seems to have a way with girls in other towns-ask the football squad Basketball, Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Student Senate. Opal Hawthorne Opal is a rather unobtrusive member of our class, who by her pleasant manner and her ability to amuse us has made herself truly appreciated. As a basketball cen- ter she stands unexcelled. Ruby Heclger Ruby was a welcome new mem- ber to Hi-Y this year and added much to the group. Her manner is quiet and affable and has en- deared her to many. Hi-Y. Dorothy Henderson This happy senior girl with her gay smile and cheery ways is quite an asset to any social Eroup. She is also outstanding in her typing and shorthand classes. Myrtle Stamper This attractive miss hails from the Hoosier State and expects to be a nurse. Judging from her popu- larity in the few months spent at M. H. S., it will be a real pleasure to be ill after she graduates. James Hodges James came to M. H. S. in De- cember but he has already made many friends. He has shown a de- sire to work hard which fact has been proved by his record. SENIORSC John Hopkins John's cheerful smile and good nature have won for him many friends. Because of his restraint and unassuming manner, we find that his true personality is at first unperceived. Robert Howard Bob is another boy who contri- buted his energy to make our team a successful one. His efforts were greatly appreciated by his circle of admiring friends. f ' Basketball, Football, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Student Senate. Charles Howell Charley's quite the fellow-tall and good looking. His rather bash- ful grin and curly hair are very attractive. He is usually quiet but has his humorous side too. WW' phreys ud B p reys is our actor and au r e s 1 party as an ow 1 r his p i ss. r ic C , tball, i-Y, 0 Cla s , iddletonian, i st, omor Class Play, L tte M . , H p Qzifirfnk . With his quick smile l E ig in Ralph Hunter Ralph lives up to his, name for he is said to be a hunter of no mean ability. His mannerly ways and thoughtful disposition attract us to him despite the fact he is somewhat reticent. Magdalene Ifcic Magdalene's happy laugh can be heard at any time ringing through the halls. This jolly girl is always seen with Juanita Ratliif, one of her numerous friends. f, --1934-- Dan Imfield Danny is quiet in school but un- restrained out. He follows baseball closely and has just as much inter- est in basketball. Danny also claims that he once won two soli- taire games without cheating, f Lf 1 ' ,. r 1 Y I g'h-s..n.fL,f'i J M L I 1 . i .... L H it ' 4 4 f . ., .-'Li T ' pp V QJ-r'vl' 41' i' Webs fr Record 'rhismf laiiky fsenfkfr is not a relativefof ,Qani ebster, although ' 'd l' 'V 8. '. H 'H RT! ' Jg:rn er i :h'?hi un- v dertakesceither in school or out. I L ,e , x.-Mgiute -Men. 'A'-V Carl Jackson This big, brawny senior goes through life with the least possible effort and attains surprisingly good results doing so. His perpetual good humor marks him as one of the most popular members of our class. Football, Hi-Y, Optimist, Letter Men. Marion J acot Here's to one of our sweetest senior girls. She has an enviable personality and a host of friends both in and out of school. We shall never forget her ability as a charm- ing actress. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Sandwich Girls, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Audre Jewell Audre is a jewel as a. friend and companion. She has many fine qualities which make her known as one of the sweetest girls of her class. Harley Johnson Tall and slender, this boy never makes his presence known by loud talking and boisterousness. Perse- vering and conscientious in his work, he is well liked by both students and teachers. T hirty-three gSENIORS Julia Johnson You ought to see Julia tickle the keys of a typewriter. She is a good student and bids fair to become an efficient stenographer. We wish her success in her future work. Hi-Y. s. . L l', M n ' Robert Johnson Bob is keenly interested in aero- nauticsn, which enables him to talk interestingly and entertainingly upon this subject. He is most pleasant and likable. We wonder how many know how well he can sing? James Jones Little but mighty, and always there. This boy has procured a niche in our minds by his never- failing jollity and his humorous remarks. Sarah Jones Sarah need never worry when grade cards appear, for, though she never seems to hurry or to worry, she always comes through with fly- ing colors. Hi-Y. Mary Jurgensen Mary's motto is Laugh and the world laughs with you. In Hi-Y, Debate, and Optimist Mary is al- ways sweet and considerate-but she is not easily swayed in her opinions. Debate Club, Debate Team, Dya- matic Club, Hi-Y, Optilmist, Student Senate. N Byarcl Kelly Kelly is one senior boy who be- lieves in life, liberty and the pm-- suit of happiness. His energy is unlimited and he is well liked throughout the school. F ootball. T hirty- four X st 1' if , ,. , V J I ,fo ' ' LJ WL- 1x9 14. -A,-' , 1 I V V J ,.'x ' lmer Kelso I' Elmer, who is a dependable typ- ist, is a rather serious person, but he gets along quite well in his les- sons and with the people a und him. iddletonian. ff ILT , f , 1 ' J , 4 .1 , ,J-f .JA V, A, yrllbap X, f J A fl' fl ,' s ,V fu f J, , if 3, J Charles Kent Chuck has been a faithful sup- porter of all school activities dur- ing his three years at M. H. S. He is very dependable at all times, and golf is his special interest. Hi-Y, Football. Lawrence Kenyon Lawrence is a brilliant, though argumentative, boy, and also a clever artist. He has a very keen wit that leaves us gasping, and has done much to liven up our over- worked student body. Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Optimist, Student Ath- letic Manager, Student Senate. 7, ,f' 1 Robert Kilburn Bob's curly hair, winning smile, and friendly disposition make him a desirable friend of all his class- mates. He is also a steady, con- scientious worker. Hi-Y. Louis Kish Louie is a very likable, jovial pupil whose furtive ability to evade the teacher's eye, and his willing- ness to take part in class work make him well known throughout the school. Hi-Y, Middletonian. -J I Zel'ma Kissick Small but mighty, that is Zelma. rShe always has a cheery hello J' for exferyone. e like to have such peoplefarou to brighten up the H1 day. .1 J -f .J pf X ,., J SENl0RS Carrie Klackner Carrie is of a rather shy and quiet demeanor and very attractive. She is a living example of that phenomenon-a dignified senior. Francis Kramer You never see Francis without a smile on his face. His humor and keen wit are a delight to everyone, and does he know his chemistry? Mike Kristian Mike takes life very seriously if one may judge him by his studious attitude in study hall. He has gained renown from the inscription Mike on his red jacket. Tom LaFayette Frog would rather inspect a machine than a book. He is greatly interested in sports and can be found regularly at the HY . Football. Edna Lakaff Edna is one girl who is always happy and carefree, a nice kind of person to have around. She is especially attractive to a certain one on Ardmore Drive. Hi-Y. Lillian Lamb Snookie is a cheery note around the old stamping ground. Although she is quiet and unassuming, her friends are legion, and they will not forget her soon. Hi-Y. --1934-- Eugene Lay The spirit of roving has shown forth in Eugene, for he has left M. H. S. several times to experi- ence the joys of the open road , bringing back interesting tales to tell his schoolmates. Paul Leppich La-La pounds a. drum in the band, making a different sound from that which his nick-name im- plies. He will be remembered as a. carefree student and good sport. Band, Football. 'i Dorothy LeRoy Dorothy is an amiable girl who is a very staunch supporter of the Hi-Y. A finer and more loyal girl would indeed be very hard to find. Hi-Y. Alice M. Lewis Charming grace, winning person- ality, sweet disposition and lovely features are dominant characteris- tics of this young lady who is liked by everyone. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Wilmuth Lichty Wilmuth's quiet demeanor and modest bearing reveal a. sweet per- sonality which makes her a real asset to her many friends, and her dependability and conscientiousness have made her an addition to the classroom. David Lickert' L Dave is a swell guy in any lan- guage. He is capable of keeping his well-known smile and cheerful- ness, although he is hard pressed under the burden of six subjects. Hi-Y, Tennis. ' V Thirty-five SENIORS Junior Ligett Gus not only has it , but also plenty of brains, especially in math. His Chevy is the wonder of the town and his business abil- ity the envy of all. Hi-Y, Student Senate, Tennis. Mildred Light Mildred not only has an abund- ance of life in her lingers, but also in her feet, for she is a fine dancer as well as a splendid typist. Optimist. Eunice Lindsay Eunice's compliant manner and ever-present composure soothe many a teacher's fevered brow. Although she has been deterred by sickness,her sympathetic endeavors have kept up her school record. Helen Marie Lindsay Our Helen Marie is very quiet and shy: however, she is very sweet and dependable. These qualities should help her to reach her goal as a nurse. .locie Link Jocie is an aifable person with a modest, industrious manner. Her rollicking good humor and per- petual gum chewing will long he remembered. Chester Linville Chester is the kind of boy to whom you always turn for favors. He can't refuse a request. This is indeed a rare and admirable quality. Hi-Yu Thirty-six 'Q 'I 4, V l u x Ny lx n . , ' V J X j - Xxx 5 as .Q 5 -g - 4 - - X , ,lack Lloyd Jack is known as Red to many. He has become a well-known and well-liked fellow among his class- mates because of his care-free na- ture and apt ways. Hi-Y. Dorothy Long Dorothy is one of our attractive seniors who laughs and jokes the livelong day. Dorothy's sparkling eyes and cheery smile are envied by all who know her. Paul Long Paul is a senior who believes there is no sense in talking much. He believes in working hard and doing things well when need be. Ralph Long Ralph is very industrious and comes to school early every morn- ing in order that he may complete his lessons. He is rewarded for this by very good grades, especially in math. Clark Lord Clark is rather quiet and retir- ing, but he certainly is not a poor sport either in school or out. We may learn much from his high ideals and hear more of his Hy- ing. Glenn Lyons If you hear a lot of noise and commotion around school you can almost bet it's Tiger . Glenn is one of our hard working cafeteria boys. Football. S-ianyg-i sf afQ tggiatzig SENIORS Ray McCane Ray is the tall, modest youth who is frequently seen stalking the halls in the morning. He is rather re- served, but his witty remarks en- liven many classes. Jerry McLaughlin Jerry is an attractive newcomer at our school this year. We were all glad to welcome him for Mary Jane had long since told us of his merits. Hi-Y. Mary McLaughlin Mary is industrious, dependable, and likable. Although she is very quiet, we miss her when she is absent, because in her own sweet way she holds a magic spell over us. Hi-Y. Winifrerl McMahon Winifred, known better to her friends as Sweeter , is a very sweet girl with a kindly interest in everybody. She excels in her les- sons as well as in many school activities. Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Sand- wich Girls, Sophomore Class Play. X Ruth McVay X, Ruth has beautiful red hair which is admired by everyone. Her pleas- ing personality, industry, and de- sire to please we feel sure will make her very succes ful. Hi-Y, Optimist, Studebd enate. X I lf -N F' , ix by i' 'll 5 ,W v l .VI V XS..-Fixx I WSJ Q RU ' ac , Rlib sf v ' mfi F erge CH S I S F erq-h reatly e' joys r adirig n kspends much of er a time d ing this, Hi-Y.f ' , e 1 XJ M i l tx ,--1934-- Evert Malott Evert is one of those people who is friendly to everyone as his popu- larity has proved. He is also a :aluable asset to our school orches- ra. Band, Hi-Y, Orchestra. Delbert Mann Delbert is a quiet, self-possessed boy to whom you are unconsciously attracted. His deep bass voice is the delight of all his friends. Football, Student Senate. Mary Frances Margerum Mary Frances loves to sew. Just give her material, thread, thimble, and scissors, and she'll make you anything possible in the shortest time imaginable. Hi-Y. 6 nard E. Ma tiz 5 Y Y never see him stro ing up and down the corridor with a girl on each arm. Despite this quality he is very Well liked. Robert Masoner Bob is one of the most popular boys of the Senior Class. He is outstanding in athletics and this year contributed very much to the success of our football team. Basketball, Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Middletonian, Optimist. Gretchen Meehan Here is a girl who possesses lit- erary genius, dramatic ability, and a charming personality all in one. Our editor's sweet smile and pleas- ant disposition have made her quite a favorite. Dramatic Club, Girls' Glee Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Middle- tonian, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Thirty-seven SENIORS Ruth Meehan Happy-go-lucky Ruth breezes merrily through the school. An un- precedented number of friends may be due to her charming ways and friendly good nature. Hi-Y, Student Senate. Dan Miller Dan hails from old Montana of which he often talks. Besides being an excellent student in math, he has gained a reputation as a fine trombone player. Band, Orchestra, Student Senate. Nesbitt Mitchell Neb specializes in keeping classes lively. He has uncanny scholastic and cartooning ability. Samples of his latter work he often passes around the classes for approval. Dramatic Club, Optimist, Sopho- more Class Play, Student Senate. Evelyn Mize Evelyn is a very small girl but that does not keep her from attain- ing success in big things, for she always comes out on the ,Z 1 W WM' I Walter ntgomery Walter keeps us all guessing as to how he can excel in every sub- ject which he undertakes. He is quiet and well-liked by all who come in contact with him. Gerald Morgan Gerald is a quiet chap with un- usual eyes and a yen for music. He is a prominent member of both band and orchestra, and a good student besides. Band, Hi-Y, Optimist, Orchestra. Thirty-eight --1934-- Sunnie Mosley We sincerely lament the death of Sunnie, one of our classmates. Her disposition was indeed Sunnie and her absence has left a vacancy in our hearts which no other can fill. Betty Muladore Black eyes, coal black hair and a dusky complexion-Qthat's a strik- ing combination hard to beat, espe- cially when it is coupled with an alert mindmand a keen wit. A cb -1' i I L' vi ,vA,w.1 .VH Myron Mulfbrdl - ' Myron is one of that type who nets up to speak and says, I haven't thought much about my speech until now, and then he usually gives a long, interesting talk. Eunice Murphy Eunice is very quiet and unob- trusive but quite attractive. When you see her play basketball, you marvel at e nexpected ability. She is a lo 3. H. S. student. I l ! if lv V 4 o VU I if ,fl VV' I TLUV J Harriett 'Murphy Harriett is a girl who is quiet and bright but when she does any- thing, she does it with all her might. Her serene manner hides a vivid personality. Hi-Y. Monell Murphy Monell is well known by her cheery smile and sparkling eyes. Her name stands out clearly when some one mentions Spanish, for in that she excels. ! SENIORS Al Myers, Jr. Al's Ford is one of the things our school could not do without. Al himself is no slouch at turning a classroom into a madhouse, and he has contracted no gray hairs from studying. Hi-Y, Minute Men, Optimist. Helen Nein A most charming and likable blonde is Helen. She is most gra- cious about accomodating anyone. Her tranquil calm in the midst of this ,mad whirl is a pleasing oasis. Hi-Y, optimist. x . 1 f if 1. Y if , l f Delores A ' Delores is found to be one of our quiet, calm, and studious seniors. It is a pleasure to have her in our class. Hi-Y, Orchestra. Iris Nickells Neat and nice is what we want to say. She may be rather quiet, but her friends fthat's all of usl find her good company. Kathryn Nicklin Knows all, sees all, and tells all -that describes the vivid and charming personality of this lively girl. Everyone knows and likes her. Debate Club, Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. Lloyd Nolan Lloyd has won the admiration of everyone of us not only for his great gift of oratory, but for his great friendliness and his pleasant manner. Debate Club. --1934-- Helen Marie Nuxall Helen is a joy to her teachers. Her quiet and commendable deport- ment in classes is a treat. We all count on her dependability and trustworthiness. UL! J ai? W ' L , ' Ned Oglesliy It is said that Ned is very quiet. However, his outstanding oratori- cal ability is envied by all. His scholastic standing and easy good nature endear him to all. Band, Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y, Orchestra. .V gr.-fp L 'Henry Orth Henry, who is otherwise known as Heine , is always overflowing with good humor. He makes many a person happier by his cheery greeting. Myrtle Page Myrtle's platinum beauty has won her much renown, yet she remains sweet and friendly to all. Her meticulous appearance is the envy of all the girls. Hi-Y, Girls' Glee Club. Wesley Page Nothing seems to bother Wes at any time or place. His likable ways, unquenchable grin and true good sportsmanship are his out- standing characteristics. Charles Palmer We wonder if Charles misses his big green Cadillac? No evidence of this is shown in his school record or in his industry and humor in our Optimist office. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Minute Men, Optimist. Thirty-'nine J SENIORS- Edsell Peck Edsell is nice looking in a grave sort. of way. He is extremely in- telligent, but withal he is very human and is liked by everyone who knows him. Student Senate. D Jim Pelley Jimmy is very well known as the M. H. S. baseball prodigy and a clever cartoonist. If he lives up to the standards which he has at- tained in high school, success will surely accompany him through life. Optimist. Edward Penny Ed is a fiddlin' buckaroo who delights in recitations which even the teachers aren't able to under- stand. We will remember him most for his last year's basketball ban- quet entertainment. Orchestra. ' NX Harriet L. Perkins Harriet is a persevering, eiiicient worker. She has come to school for knowledge as is plainly shown by her industry, but this has not im- paired her disposition. Hi-Y. f 6 N , Bob Perry f , i ' f 1 . c, f Here is 'our Math Shark 1 'IJ who 1 ' I xdSP60'h1lizes.in 'h ting above all f K N else. Bob i pectially witty in clas f i su ' ise to him- x,. fr fllkj tw sel cpmes from s m n ml -shakes A ,' . . ' 9' Dramatic Club,' -7Y,!Jui-iiqr Criss Play, Optimist, bphouiore Cass Play, Student Seiiatel Gi. 1 i f S' if f ,f 1 , A i . ff 110 J f pl, 1 MX PiBb6PB 1' who 1 ways ressed up at, but not rissy, t t's Peters His motto i Be prepared to me t the ladies. He always is! fi Hi-Y, Optimist. LJ Bug e ma: of our sc ol S Forty Pi ,pm l --1934-- p Joe Petrocy Joe never seems to have a care in the world, and when he starts to play the piano iand how he can playlj, do all the girls listen, espe- cially Caroline. Boys' Glee Club. Claire Porter Claire is pleasant and friendlb' and greatly liked by her many friends. Those who know her well are acquainted with the humor that lurks behind her quiet manner. Hi-Y. Betty Portsmouth Betty is very sweet and charm- ing. When she smiles she displays at least two intriguing dimples, and sometimes more. Her sunny disposition is universally known. Hi-Y, Student Senate, Sandwich Girls. James Post Posty is always ready for anY fun. His hearty laughter can be heard everywhere. and his ability to take a joke makes him popular among all his friends. Minute Men. ' I 1 2. .L .f ,f fra- - 4 .1 Harold Pratt, Here's a boy with a ready sense of humor, but he has a serious side as well. He is very well liked, for there aren't many people with as pleasant a disposition as his. Hi-Y. Hilda Radabaugh We don't like to think what school, Hi-Y and Dramatic Club would be without our Hilda. In every circle, she is quite popular, but she is especially attractive to one certain gentleman. Dramatic Club, Student Senate, Hi-Y. Qs 3 ,KJ S jx nl fx-X f. ff x-yy . I t X 1 Q. ,lf i Q k .Q .H 1 - bw AJ X4 :ll XJ I 'Naf' it . ' - V 15 ' N V Q of il 'U ' 7 J ll-4 J l J J . vu ., p Q XP L57 :XJR 'J EVNIORS Juanita Ratliff Juanita's wavy black hair and dancing dark eyes are the envy of many girls. Her charming dimples add much to her winning smile, which spreads sunshine in all her classes. Paul I. Redkey Paul has the unusual record of never missing a day of school at M. H. S. He delights in history class discussions and excels at Manual Arts. x Geraldine Reed Geraldine is a very attractive blonde. Her lovely rose-petal skin, deep blue eyes, light curly hair and dimpled smile combined with a merry disposition help us under- stand the reason. Martha Renick Martha is an unusual type with her golden hair and skin and dark brown eyes. She is exceptionally graceful-and giddy. Everyone knows and likes her. Why not? Hi-Y. if fx i -arioll' ce H 0 erbri ming with alei Spilie exc ls al with his ein? elodiou voice. His future a romkon ' is V very 'p omisiiika Figurative fpeakin , a chip .off theffold block. - 5 Bandfgroys' 'Glee Cfub.-Football, Orchestra. g, ,4 . I . ,fi I Y lf Elwood Richardson Elwood is very quiet and retir- ing in classes but he does not seem so out of class. There must be some attraction at a certain locker near 216. --1934-- Dix Riggs In English Dix is the life of the class. He is always ready for an argument with his teacher. As a permanent live wire he is the school's best. Hi-Y, Junior Class Secretary, Letter Men, Optimist, Student Athletic Manager, Student Senate. ,ai I ...JA M-W4-L. Harold Rile - Harold is always f dly and cheerful. He is read to help in every way that he can. Boys' Glee Club and mechanics are his chief interests. Boys' Glee Club, Hi-Y, Optimist. Lucy Ringer Lucy is well known for her pas- siveness in the classroom and her broad smile which is ever present with her. Her chief ambition is o master shorthand fland she is w ll on her way to hai' goal. ' I ,Q , . i Hi-Y. V-lf' ' Y i , .Uh yt, Viv 4. . A fu WW . 0 idly' 'Q J f xv J s ri rl by Y RW N' J I K M 'Mary Rittdr Mary's pleasant ways have en- deared her to us all. Her ability as a speaker and as a charming actress are well known to her many friends. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y. Salvatore Rizzo Sally may be a little quiet at times, but nevertheless his active spirit and merriment out of class- room have won him many friends. Carl Robbins We all know Cornbread and like him for his unfailing friendli- ness. Who could picture a football game without Carl there in his football togs, always eager and ready? Dramatic Club, Football, Hi-Y, Let- ter Men, Student Senate. Forty-one al da P I 'X .V 1 SENIORS Bob Roberts Baybus is our blond blizzard of the gridiron-the fellow with looks and personality. Baybus wonders what school is all about. He thinks it is something to take up time. Football, Optimist, Letter Men. Gladys Rose Gladys is a very quiet girl who does her lessons and duties with much care. She is one of our most faithful Hi-Y girls and very de- pendable at all times. Hi-Y, Optimist. Helen Rosell Helen is a pronounced brunette of retiring aspect. However, she recites very capably when called on and consistently maintains a good scholastic record. Her pleas- ing personality adds to any class. Hi-Y. Amos Ross Amos has been a very good, de- pendable football player and he also excels, in basketball. He is very well known and well-liked around school, thanks to his pleasant dis- position. Basketball, Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Glee Club. Clara Beth Royse Happy-go-lucky, carefree as can be, Clara Beth has only one aim in life, to get through the day with- out af worry. Mores power to yoiu. Clara Beth. A gf Dramatic Club, Girls' Qlee Club. x Logan Husselo Here's a dark skinned Romeo who makes much noise in class. His talks in English class during his junior year were something to write home about. Forty-two --1934-- Bill Russelo Bill has eyelashes which are the envy of all the girls. We suspect that he does not like to study, but he has never told us so. We Won- der. f .ll , 1 f S ., Ethel Sampson Ethel is always present at the basketball games and always gives her best support in the cheering. Perhaps this is why Mose makes so many long shots into the basket. Hi-Y. ' -, ' Il ' l l . 3 N. ll lffll 'V .wi C bavid J. 'Sawyot l, - Davtd, lu Myers, and that Ford: are inseparable. We can't say that we exactly admire the car but after allwDave is a lively go-getter and should succeed. Debate Club, Minute Men, Optimist Sarah C. Schmidt Sadie certainly has a knack for making friends. She is a good person to know for more than one reason, being ever willing to help other students. Hi-Y, Middletonian. Tillie Schneider Tillie certainly keeps one guess- ing as to her many husbands . What would high school be without Tillie to relieve the monotony with her many quips? Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Jun- ior Class Play, Optimist, Orchestra, Sophomore C la s s P l ay, Student Senate. I Warren Schrock Warren's ingenuity and excel- lence in scholarship show that he's in school for business and not for play. His intelligence and agree- able personality are a joy to his friends. SENIORS Carl Schueller Carl, who is quite mischievous, is a very small boy with a very large voice. He can talk on most any subject and enjoys a good discussion. Hi-Y, Orchestra. Douglas Schwab Douglas is very argumentative and is easily induced to join a discussion where he often proves a formidable opponent. His versa- tility as a musician is well known. F Band, Qrcheshifl ji I -1 4: fy 'YA' J, . J: ,v?1.4-,Lf K 'PML -A flfer ' 'fi -' 'Z Alfred Schwing - Skeeter is our class cut-up but he often astounds teachers with his sudden brilliant recitations. His many friends are evidence of his popularity. Jia!! . ' AJR .flu Russell Scott If you don't think that Russ is a history shark just come into 219 second period and see. Russ will tell you where history came from. Eh, Russ? James Sebald Jimmie is Middletown's future Bobby Jones . He is very fond of golf and he will be a champion in this sport some day. Golf. Nellie Selby Nellie is one of our most grace- ful and most poised blondes. How- ever, she is always ready to gig- gle at the least little chance. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y. --1934-- Ura Ann Sexton This charming miss with the soft voice is very shy and quiet: but, however quiet she is, her person- ality is certain to enslave you as her friend. Lunette Sharits Lunette, who is a new comer to our school, is a senior small in stature but not in mind. She comes from Trenton and has made many friends since her arrival. Juanita Sherman Juanita is a small, pretty lass who we have heard is very fond of dramatics. We never see her when she is not happy and smiling. Everett Sherron Here is the boy who had to finance this book. Everett has an enviable personality and is ever ready to do someone or anyone a favor. 1' ,Q f' K f ' Sylvester Sh er Syl enjoys history class im- mensely, and we all enjoy his broad smile and Hello, pal. Syl ranks as one of our most ardent athletic fans. Hi-Y, Optimist, Student Senate. Merwin Shockey Here is the critic of the public speaking class. We don't mind, however, for he is always sincere in his criticisms. His decisive straightforwardness shall surely lead him to success. Dramatic Club. Forty-tliree SENIORS Robert Shockey This tall lad is very unaffected, commanding us all in his own quiet way. His cheerfulness and zest in life have made him very popular amo g you and old alike. WW 8 4 - A!! s moves about in a serene Lois Shoemaker manner which nothing seems to disturb. Her quiet conduct, pains- taking work, and consistent good humor have obtained for her- the respect of all. X 1 f , f . . I Roy Sickles We are sure that Roy enjoys life thoroughly because of his happy disposition which makes him wel- come in every class. They say his house is always a rendezvous for his many friends. Ann Simpson Our pretty Ann has filled her various offices with much capa- bility. Wherever she goes she makes new friends. She is pleasant and sweet, thus making school a better place because of her pres- ence. Optimist, Sandwich Girls, Student Senate. I Y! . J f L J 1 H -.V-W l3'7i M ij V f 'fxjryf ,, -if ,I , .Ili ,.Vf'..fV J N 'Bob Sims Bob is one boy that's hard to beat. His industry and willing at- titude toward school are a relief to frenzied teachers. He is unassum- ing but popular. - , Bernice Skinner Who doesn't envy Bernice's hair? She is rather quiet and unassum- ing but she very often startles one by her witty remarks. Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. Forty- f our l--1934-- Mildred Snider Milly has beautiful rosy cheeks which are envied by many girls. She loves horseback-riding and has interested many of us by stories of her experiences with horses. Raymond Snyder Ray, although somnambulant look- ing, is quite otherwise when it comes to answering history and science questions. If you want to know anything about Anthony Wayne, ask Ray. Elma Spencer Quiet, industrious Elma is a per- son whose friendship is worth seeking. She is a true friend and will stick by you in sundry and all dimculties. , K Girls' Glee Club. V .x ' Ellen Audley Stahl . There's no stall around Ellen whenever she sets out to do any- thing. Her lovable disposition has won for her many friends in M. H. S. and her eR'orts contributed much to the success of this book. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian, Optimist. Robert Stepp Bob's two most prevalent char- acteristics are his keen wit and bad feet. His weaknesses are psy- chology and Geneva. ,His ability to get along with othefiileople is re- markable. AQ -W-Hi' I H Y' X' A , 1 4 L fl' ,a 1 . .U 1 if Q A r n 'I X' x ,, 5 . Russell Stevens i Tootie is full of droll wit and uses it often. Cupid seems to have struck him this year, for he is very often seen with a little maid of the senior class. Hi-Y, Football. ,. xl , ir SENIORS John Carl Stratton Oscar is one good fellow. And that shirt he wearsfl He must have stolen some porch swing cover to make it. Where did you get it. Oscar? Hi-Y, Junior Class Vice President, Optimist. Lewis Streitenberger Lewis' chief pleasure in life, or perha s it is a hobby, is to tease peopl He takes great delight in interr pting Miss Hartman's his- tory X Betty Jane Stringham Betty's chief interest seems to bc entirely concentrated on a tall. dark young man out of school. We're sorry you haven't more time for us, Betty. Hi-Y. 'f f f A f , L I ' , .. Vl 'vb L. ,f V, V Sutton Bob is a dark complected, hand- some boy. He is very often heard Walking down the halls whistling or singing to his heart's content. Hi-Y. Omer Taylor History would not be complet unless Omer got into a heated - Zument with the teacher. er maintains a good record i hi studies as well as in football. Football, Hi-Y, Optimist, Letter Men. Ellen Tellis Ellen is another one of our quiet seniors but she has contributed much to our school paper in the way of poems. Her pet subject is English with which she has little trouble. Hi-Y, Optimist. --19 0-- .lohn Th,ier Johnny never speaks very much, but when he does, his deep voice carries from the gym to the audi- torium. Such a splendid voice should have offered its services to debate. '1 I David Thomas Dave has endeared himself to every member of the school. His ready wit and entertaining person- ality make him outstanding in any group. However, he can no longer lay claim to being a free lancer . Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Junior Class Treasurer, Opti- mist, Sophomore Class Play, Stu- dent Senate. Mary Jane Tranter Mary Jane has not been with us long, but her coming was an asset to our school. Her quiet good humor and friendly smile have won her many friends among whom not the least is Jerry. Hi-Y. Ja f' ' . if I J 41' . ,,,,... Glenn Tullis Glenn is a mischievous lad who is always laughing, never sad. No matter how provoked a teacher may be with him, he cannot remain angry with him. X f K .f, I H . .f A l ' Lee Turner Lee or Red , you may call him which you choose, for it matters not to him. He has a way of ban- ishing your blues when he turns up. Dramatic Club, Sophomore Class Play Q4-UL H ll lW Paul Turvey Here's to Paul, a quiet lad. He greets us all with a mournful smile but beneath that grin we suspect that there is more than a little humor lurking. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Sophomore Class Play. Forty-five W ' '- K ',, .fdffqi A v 5 , V X 1 .5 Q-: Q, ff 5 R ' gt R! ..J,Jf'lf's ig . I 7 K, l ik, ' i - l J' SEDWNIORS -v-1934-- Ray Tutt Tutt is laughing all the time, but that doesn't interfere with his interest in his studies. History is his favorite subject, though we've heard that he likes girls too. Mary Utter Good things come in small measures. This is true of Mary, who, although she is very small, contributes her share of work in all her classes. Student Senate. Esther Veidt Talk about some one being lively! Esther has them all beaten. It might be because she's so peppy that she gets such good grades. Who knows? Hi-Y, Optimist. J une Viox June likes to have a good time and she always seems to have it. Her happy temperament spreads such good cheer that we wish there were more people like her. Richard Wagner Music, that is Riehard's life! His skill in the musical world is truly astounding. Who knows, some day we may be able to say quite proudly, Oh, yes, I knew him. Band, Orch estra. Robert Wagner Easy to get along with and nice to know, A rather fine thing to have said about you. Yet this boy is just that and should go far. Forty-six Robert Waites Bob is a very active Sea Scout and delights in telling about his experiences on some of their trips. He has also been active in football and gained for himself the name of Tarzan . Football. Tom Walburg Tom's favorite pastime is writing poetry or cracking jokes. He is quite capable of doing either when he has such an inspiration as our veteran affirmative debater. Band. Jim Waldeck Jim is one of the likable fellows who worked hard and earned his football letter this year. Miss Powell says he is quite a shark in public speaking too. Football, Hi-Y, Letter Men. Foster Walters Foster is a musician of no mean ability, and aside from this accom- plishment, he is a talented dancer. If it's entertainment you want, Foster can be depended upon to furnish the best. Mary Walters Mary has very red hair, but this is one instance where you cannot say that red-heads havei terrible tempersf, In direct antithe jsshe x is noted 'for her sweevdispirsitionf X ' l A ,, . . f X , ' X i l is Bob Walters Another Bob on our record books, but oh, what mischievous looks and actions. He is always looking for some fun to mix with his study. Football, Hi-Y, Student Senate. x . SENIORS Doris Warner Doris likes sports exceedingly well and is very happy when play- ing in the gym. She was a very great help in making the work of the Sandwich Girls a success this year. Sandwich Girls. Lavinia Washington Lavinia is a diligent, careful worker and a loyal friend. Her generous and unobtrusive good na- ture have endeared her to students and teachers alike. Hi-Y. Vivian Washington If anyone should ask why Vivian is so popular, we'd say it is be- cause of his immaculate attire and pleasing personality. His hobbies are his art and his girls. Band, Boys' Glee Club, Hi-Y, Mid- dletonian. Thelma Watkins Does anybody know how such a tiny girl as Thelma can use such big words? No? Well then, we all wish we were as smart as she. Debate Club, Girls' Glee Club, Optimist, Sandwich Girls. 1 is f , -.' 'll his - 1 W U51 P' Q Geraldine Weamer When a laughiis heard in chem- istry class you may be certain that it is Jerry . She is quite an art- ist, and does she love to tease her friends? Hi-Y, Optimist. Janet Weber Janet can talk about boys, teach- ers, the war debt, cafeteria food, and exams all in one breath, and cover each one completely! Hats off to her! Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Sophomore Class Play. --1934-- Charles Weidner Everyone looks up to Charles and not only because of his height. He is a nice looking and courteous chap, who likes athletics and excels in basketball. Basketball. Pauline Weikal Pauline, a pretty girl with lovely curly hair, goes about her duties happily, wasting very little time for idle chatter. Herbert Wells Herb's chief delight is to race an opponent down the basketball floor. He is known to all for his ability in that sport and his unusually blond hair. Basketball. Virginia Weyman Virginia seems to be quite the grave, intellectual senior. Her quiet dignity has an unusual charm which is enhanced by her quick wit. Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play. ' Q H, ,flfy -f jf' J M144 Edna Whisman .4 i'f'f A Although Edna likes a good party better than school, she surely seems to get her share of fun at school. for her cheery laugh is often heard in classrooms and cor- ridors. Mildred Wvhisman Mildred seems a little shy to those who do not know her well, but her close friends all say that she bubbles over with good cheer. Forty-seven ,Jr SENIORS Robert White Bob's easy-going appearance hides a keen ambition and much deter- mination. His marked ability as an actor has won him admiration from all, and his quiet sense of humor makes many friends for him. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist. v 1 Kathryn Whittle Kathryn's ability as a pianist speaks for itself when she takes her place at the piano every Wed- nesday morning in chapel. At other times she is noted for her reserve. Hi-Y, C-irls' Glee Club. I 'yyxaiyk xl 'y ,4fj'Z5,L'11 Q Wulf eff ,-11, - , . I K QFQFFSUQC Williams Ter 1,--,A , Q. L., The saying that Hplfeciouxsiitbi-ngs come in small packages holds flood i.1ethi's.-Y-'-B-il.2SDecial'U. Tiny is a petfite brunette, whosehcharming personality has gained her many friends. 'K Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play. J ,J N, U Edgar Williams Edgar's soft voice and bright smile have helped him to make many friends. Everybody likes him, teachers as well as students. Pauline Williams Pauline is a very good student, and with her sweet manner and winning smile she has made herself well liked in high school. Cordelia Williamson Sis is very fond of dancing, psychology. and her boy friends. She has an amazingly pleasant personality and is very popular among her companions. Hi-Y. Forty-eight --1934-- Alberta Wills Alberta always has her share of the fun in everything, but she also works hard to attain success in all that she undertakes. Hi-Y. .10 of f f'Lou eW1l onf frown but al ays smile and a gay laugh for t o e she meets. Her ability to bear up under difficulties is remarkable. Hi-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Student Senate. Ma2' Qvearmg la y S E Marjorie Winkelman Marjorie, who is very witty and ingenious, is renowned for her pro- file and sociability. As some one once said, A good time is had by all when Marge is along. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Optimist, Student Senate. Geneva Winestock Geneva is quiet and is seldom heard expressing her views. How- ever, she excels in home conomics and will surely make some man a good wife. Hi-Y. I l Ed Youtsler Ed is a pal to all, never shirking any task. He has a smile that's hard to beat and knows how to take defeat as well as victory. James Zerby This blonde youth is a pleasing sort of person in and out of the class room. Although not very studious, James really puts his heart into things in which he is most interested. Hi-Y, Optimist, Student Senate. BESSIE GENTRY 1916 - 1934- Middletown High School is deeply grieved by the loss of a beloved friend and school mate, who had endeared herself to all by the beauty of her character. In all ways she had typified the finest ideals of a high school student by her friendliness, her serene manner, and her sympathetic understanding. She was unselfish in her service. Especially did she show this in debating where she worked untiringly to aid others, although she herself was not chosen as a speaker. Her passing is keenly felt in the classroom and the numerous activities in which she participated. Forty-nine Q PTIKXST Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1934 As the last sand in the hour glass that marks the duration of our high school years is slowly running out, we, the class of 1934, being possessed of sound intellect and body, do hereby will and bequeath the following valued possessions: T0 THE FACULTY: We leave the privilege of a much needed rest from the three years, toil of disci- plining our restless spirits and instructing our willing Ui minds. T0 THE JUNIORS: We leave a portion of our superior intellect, our dignified title of Senior fwith the hope that they will measure up to itil , and the promise of sumptuous feasts in the Optimist Office. TO THE SOPHOMORES: We leave the splendid advice that they must be good children, study hard, and profit UD by the example we have set for them. T0 THE JANITORS: We leave the care of protecting our newly-painted walls, and our three years' accumulation of chewing gum undei the study hall desks. Having thus bestowed upon these worthy recipients our rare collection of priceless treasures, we, the members of the class, now take great pleasure in disposing of the following personal possessions: I, Gerald Riley, do hereby will and bequeath my position as Senior Class President to Emerson Wenclt, and my Quaker hat to Frank Sprague. Paul Day, do hereby will and bequeath my position as Senior Class Vice President to June Herman, and my famed wit to Knapp Starling. L I, ,lane Chapman, do hereby will and bequeath my position as Secretary of the Senior Class to Charles Knepshield, and my beautiful eyesl' to Margaret ,lane Shera. I, Jimmy Banker, do hereby will and bequeath my position as Treasurer of the Senior Class to Fred Stork, and my uhonor laugh to Paul Ballard. I, Solomon Back, leave a portion of my great height to Vlfalter Back. We, Frances Baker and Jimmy Collins, do hereby will and bequeath our morning strolls through the halls, to .lane Fraser and George Schneidler. I, Betty Christman, do hereby will and bequeath my merry manner and infectious giggle to Peggy Shane. Marion Jacot, my ability to scream long and loud for the sake of my art to Betty Kuhlman. I, I, Gretchen Meehan, my talkativeness to Betty Strickland. I, Bill Campbell, my ability as a crooner to Bob Stultz. I, David Thomas, my sunny disposition to Howard Griest. I, .lack Stratton, my rare collection of fancy shirts to A1 Gardiner. We, Junior Ligett and Al Myers, our animated junk heaps fthe disgraces of the automobile worldj to Arnold Beiser and Maurice Stamper. I, Clara Beth Royse, my vamping ability to Evelyn Levy. I, Ruth McVay, my title as the class red-headl' to Lucille Peak. Fifty Q PTIKIST I, Alice Lewis, my poise and dignity to Virginia Shartle. I, Dix Riggs, my ability to keep a class entertained to Johnny Gillespie. We, Helen Nein and Betty Stringham, leave a portion of our abundance of IW to Mary Ellen Peters and Virginia Dagenbach. I, Charles Kent, my afternoon sessions in the library to Richard Bursk. I, Mary Dole, my ability as an orator to Winifred Kiester. I, Harry Finkelman, my ability to get the women to Jerome Inwood. I, Bob Roberts, my great knowledge of senior mathematics to Francis Frommer. I, Mary Jurgensen, my collection of pins to Peggy Dodds. We, the Senior Girls, Hi-Y, our privilege of staging a dance to the forthcoming Senior Girls' Hi-Y. I, Everett Sherron, my ability to satisfy the hunger of the Optimist Staff to Ed Gephart. I, Betty Hankins, my position as Editor of the Middletonian, to Bill Minton. We, Margaret Ann Bailey and 4'Tootie', Stevens, leave our mutual and undying affection to any other young couple romantically inclined. We, Joe Copp and Ed Blair, leave our ability to create mysterious settings for class plays to any other ugeniusesw who can wield a saw. I, Frank Fanning, leave my ability to make funny faces to Dan Hectanus. H W I, Ruth Gilbert, leave my mania for writing letters to New Hampshire to Jeanne Sebald. I, Kathryn Nicklin, my devotion to Marty Miller to any brave soul willing to endure my jealous wrath. I, Bob Gates, my basketball prowess to Otto Robinson. I, Omer Taylor, my love of argument in history class to Bill Brower. I, Francis Kramer, my aptitude for getting to school at one minute past eight thirty to Tom McMurray. I, Bob Masoner, my position as mascot of the Optimist Staff to David Gerber. I, Bob Perry, my rosy blushes to Edward Blair. I, Winifred McMahon, my great interest in the University of Dayton to Dorothy Deardorlf. I, Mary Fisher, my best wishes for the success of '4Shh', to George Grout. I, Marion Rice, my ability to sing flocked in the Cradle of the Deepn to Mack Langster. I, Harriet Dole, my position as cashier in the cafeteria to Martha Milligan. I, Geneva Basford, my ability to play hooky to Lenora Hasselback. I, Bernice Skinner, my curly hair to Betty McCandlish. I, Kathryn Whittle, my Wednesday morning recitals to Jean Hunt. I, Tillie Schneider, my white shoes to anybody who is willing to clean them, We do hereby appoint Anna Metzler and Philip Slutz joint executors of this our last Will and Testament fin testimony whereofl, We, the class of 1934, have to this precious document signed our names and affixed our seals this nineteenth day of February, One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Thirty-four. Signed, sealed, and delivered by THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1934. Fi f ty one PTIKIST 2 IN DEE P .., W , A X ffl? . g s- C I Q .ij nf is - .,,,l,,m -,f 7 H , j ffglff Q , 6 Xnifff J ' '82 is ni ' 4- M Qi - ,, :. K ' .. ,fi ifhfxrq St, Y N 5 'P:::- ' I 'PBS -valine Fmfty-two 9- . W ,,,, A... PTIKIST 1.lb.. +f'5 F'fty-th? Q PTIKXST Class Prophecy Having toiled relentlessly for three years, James Zerby tightened the last bolt on the weird machine with a sigh. A light shone in his eyes, however, as he slowly began to twist handles and adjust regulators about the contraption. While current slowly flowed into the dynamos and the giant tubes gradually glowed more brightly, we took a closer look at the apredictometern, as it had been christened by its youthful inventor. It was a huge box-affair adorned with handles, wheels, dials and wires. In the center there was a large screen which was now slowly being illuminated. James was feverish as he realized this was the test of his three years' labor, and his hands shook as he adjusted the dials to 1954. From the machine there came a low hum which grew louder as more current flowed into the tubes. Slowly a picture began to form on the screen which became clearer as our hero frantically, but cautiously, twisted a dial here and a wheel there. Suddenly he began to tear his hair in sheer delight as the picture became discernible. From behind the screen there came a voice which clearly described each picture and closely resembled a movie newsreel as it rambled on. Washington, D. C.: President Gerald Riley today signed the Campbell Bill which called for a government appropriation of three million dollars to supply the needy with nut bread. This bread is to be distributed under the watchful eye of John Griggs, National Food Administrator. New York City: Robert Masoner, prominent stage star, arrived home today on board the Penny liner, Edward I, after an extended tour through Europe. He was greeted at the dock by his three managers: Mr. J. D. Riggs Jr., world famous under- taker, who has taken under some of the world's greatest men, Mr. Harry Finkleman, manager of the Radabaugh-Kramer-Orth QRKOJ theater circuit, and Mr. Robert Roberts, Broadway producer. Mr. Masoner will leave directly for Hollywood where he will make a series of pictures for Harmount studios. Chicago, Illinois: One of the greatest strikes in years flared today as the Indepen- dent Radio Announcers of Illinois laid down their microphones and refused to work until their wages were boosted. Ned Oglesby, dean of announcers, was among the strikers and today was in conference with Mr. R. H. Perry, chairman of the Federal Radio Commission, in an effort to come to an agreement over the strike. Other promi- nent announcers who joined the strikers were Lloyd Nolan, Robert Greathouse, Logan Russelo, Betty Portsmouth and Geraldine Reed. Washington, D. C.: A large delegation of women headed by Miss Sarah Schmidt were granted an audience today by President Riley. The group consists of the Ohio W. C. T. U. of which Miss Schmidt is president. New York City: The fourth great Hawkins Follies is ready for the opening tonight with one of the largest casts in years. The parade of artists is led by Wesley Page, famous humoristg Esthel and Leslie Blankenship, dancing duo, Dick Wagner and his orchestra, and the famous Streitenberger dancing girls. Lyrics were composed by Basford and Petrocy. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Louis H. Baehm, famous brewer, retired from business today and turned the business over to his vice president, Mr. Richard Grubbs. Mr. Baehm has the reputation of being one of the richest men in the country. Chicago, Illinois: J. Pelley and Clarence Fay, famous comic strip artists, waged virtual war with each other today as they satirized one another's comic strips. Annapolis, Maryland: Omer Taylor, navy football mentor, issued his first call for football aspirants this week, and over 100 gobs reported. In a statement to the Fzfty four 2 PTIKIST press the coach said, '4Our outlook is bright this year, and with the help of backfield coach Fanning we ought to go placesf, San Diego, California: The anti-speakeasy league began its convention here today after the six Ohio delegates had been rescued from the desert where they had been stranded since last week. The six delegates, Myrtle Blossom, Virginia Barnes, June Viox, Lunette Sharits, Pauline Weikal, and Edna Whisman, arrived in the city today looking very pro-speakeasy indeed. Chicago, Illinois: Walter Montgomery, famous meteorologist, was star shocked last night when he accidentally pulled a magnifier out of place on his telescope. He will recover. Linseed, Kentucky: Eugene Lay won the national pipe smokers, title today when he smoked a blend of tobacco continuously for nine days. George Colwell ran a close second, but collapsed when a mixture of tobacco grown by the Tullis Tobacco Co. was added. Paris, France: Robert Beacom, U. S. Minister to Paris, arrived in this city today to take over his duties. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Manford Carter, professor of Greek at Harvard University, was awarded the Mann peace prize today for his efforts to stimulate World Peace. The medal was presented by Robert Kilburn, president of the University. A short speech was made,,bye.Professor Elmer Kelso, of the history department :of the school. New York City: Mr. Evert Malott today announced the purchase of 1000 grocery stores throughout eastern United States, which would be operated as a retail chain in the near future. Mr. Malott began the grocery business when but a high school lad twenty years ago. Miami Beach, Florida: Bud Lickert, sensational tennis player, won the Amateur Singles Championship today when he defeated Nick Colantonio, of Ohio, in a hotly contested battle. The winner will team up with Raymond Snyder tomorrow and will meet the team of David Sawyer and Al Myers of Illinois, doubles champions of the Illinois State Poulterers Association. Trenton, New Jersey: Robbery was narrowly averted at the Linville National Bank today by the presence of mind of Mary Walters, a teller. When commanded to 'astick 'em up she sneezed so loudly that Patrolman Carl Robbins of the N. I. State Police became suspicious and entered the bank. He captured all three of the bandits single handed with the aid of a machine gun, three tear gas bombs, and a black jack. Chicago, Illinois: Glen Lyons, ice and coal king of this city, announced today that he would hire football players as extra help during the summer. Cleveland, Ohio: Martha Evers was named today as chairman of the Ohio Instructive Topics Commission. The committee was formed to propose bigger and better discussions for high school home rooms. Others on the commission are Anna- belle Fiscus, Gladys Rose, Arthur Craft, and Joe Decker. Hollywood, California: Robert H. White, the man of a thousand faces, retired from the screen today after a most successful movie career. His publicity manager, Paul Leppich, announced today that he had made no definite plans for the future. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After divorcing her fourth husband, Tom LaFayette, Millie Snider, wealthy heiress, decided today that she was through with married life. Detroit, Michigan: Edsel Ford today announced the selection of Howard M. Humphreys as vice president of the Ford Motor Car Company. Mr. Humphreys has Fifty five Q PTIKXST long been connected with the company and the promotion comes as a reward for long years of faithful service. Washington, D. C.: Strong speeches by Senators Fromm and Fullen today resulted in the passing of the bill to return the air mail lines to private companies. The Bill, which passed the House with a large majority, was introduced in the lower house by Robert Johnson, the uFlying Congressman . Lincoln, Nebraska: Five famous doctors narrowly escaped death today when their plane crashed at the local airport. They were Doctors Karl Conover, John Hopkins, Leonard Martin, William Russelo, and Jack Lloyd. The pilot of the plane, Captain Roy Sickles, was also uninjured. Boston, Massachusetts: S. O. S. calls were received at a government wireless station here from the schooner, Maewestern, which was aground off Cape Cod. Captain Jackson, in charge of the ship, sent the message that he needed immediate help. A coast guard cutter, under Lieutenant Robert Waites of the United States Navy, responded. Hollywood, California: Clark Lord, famous stage director, today selected twenty famous vaudeville stars from among five hundred girls for his forthcoming musical comedy. The lucky girls selected are Margaret Bailey, Lillian Lamb, Elma Spencer, Louise Wilson, Ruth Gilbert, Kathryn Cunningham, Harriett Murphy, Thelma Blevins, Ann Simpson, Thelma Hatheld, Dell Halsey, Chardelle Hamilton, Edith Goodpaster, J ocie Link, Ruth Meehan, Monell Murphy, Iris Nickells, Juanita Ratliff, Claire Porter, and Myrtle Page. Each of the twenty girls was a district beauty contest victor and in the production each will have a speaking and singing part. Other news from Hollywood is that Alice Lewis, queen of last year's Tournament of Roses, has been offered a three year contract by MGM QMitchell-Graham-Millerj . The same company also offered a like contract to Mary Forster, queen of the New Orleans Mardi-Gras. Atlanta, Georgia: The famous woman poet, Gretchen Meehan, arrived in Atlanta today throwing her verses to the winds. She was met by David Thomas, famous humorist, and his wife, Jane Chapman. New York City: Joe Canter and Carl Schueller will meet in Madison Square Garden tonight. Jimmy Abbott prophesies an easy victory for his fighter, Schueller. Seattle, Washington: Professor Edwin A. Blair of a local research laboratory, virtually blasted Einsteinis theory on relativity today. If you are interested, write. Memphis, Tennessee: A new altitude record was established by Lieutenants Byron Brown and Ed Cogan when they landed yesterday after having remained aloft for three years. Columbus, Ohio: James Banker, fertilizer king, today donated several million dollars toward the establishment of slum districts in the country. Chicago, Illinois: Radio fans received a treat today when the famous Triangle Glee Club and Entertainers broadcast for their Hrst time. Members of this troop are Eloise Banker, Jean Finkbone, Martha Renick, Helen Nein, Clara Beth Royse, Betty Muladore, and Betty Stringham. Shanghai, China: Betty Christman and Nellie Selby arrived here today covered with dust on the fiftieth lap of their g'Round the World on Roller Skates cruise. Washington, D. C.: The first official picture was taken of President Riley's cabinet today. Left to right, they are: Carl Arend, Secretary of the Navy, Julian Cohon, Secretary of the Treasury, Douglas Boxwell, Secretary of the newly created Depart- ment of Musicng Joseph Copp, Secretary of War, Frank Crocker, Secretary of Labor: Mary Ritter, Secretary of State: President Riley, Robert Brate, Attorney General- 7 Paul Redkey, Secretary of Agriculture, Carrie Klackner, Secretary of the Interior: F1 f ty six Q PTIKXST Mary Jurgensen, Secretary of Commerce, and Paul Long, Postmaster General. Vice President Day is standing on the extreme right of the picture. San Francisco, California: James Collins, mayor of this city, and his wife fFrances Bakerl were guests of honor at a ball staged last night by James Waldeck, warden of the state prison. Niagara Falls, New York: A model hotel was completed today by Elwood Rich- ardson, famous engineer. The hotel was built on the engineerls own plans, and he will open the magnificent structure next week. Springfield, Ohio: An entirely new staff of teachers was named today by Amos Ross, president of Wilberforce University. Among the new teachers are Lorenzo Carter, Geneva Winestock, Alberta Wills, Cordelia Williamson, Luvenia and Vivian Washington, James Jones, Bob Howard, James Hodges, Ethel Sampson, and Samuel Embry. Robert Gates will coach athletics. Chicago, Illinois: Football coaches from all over the country met here today to determine whether or not the rules should be changed. Among them were Fred Chapta, of Stanford, Byard Kelly, of Northwestern, Russell Stevens, of Illinois, Alfred Schwing, of Michigan, James Sebald, of Yale, Sylvester Shetter of Harvard, Bob Walters of U. S. California, Charles Howell of Louisiana State, Charles Kent of Georgia Tech., and James Post of Pittsburgh. Tallahassee, Florida: By electing Janet Weber governor of the state yesterday, Florida became the eighth state to have a woman governor. The other women gover- nors :ge Zelma Kissick of Massaphusetts, Mary Fisher of Maryland, Ruth McVay of Iowa, Eunice Lindsay of Colorado, Marionilacot of Wisconsin, Audfe Jewell of Alabama, and Mary Dole of Texas. New York City: Winning ticket holders in the'Scotch Sweepstakes were notified today. Madge Bruffey of Philadelphia received 3iS18.l0, Mildred Caldwell received 2ilS15.00, and Margaret Barton received 36.00. Both of the latter reside in Albany, N. Y. Louella Acra of Saint Joseph, Missouri, received 89c, and William Grisby of Canton, Ohio, won 22c. Atlanta, Georgia: Liberty Magazine will feature the work of two famous artists, Beverly Biddle Brown and Helen Corlton, on its magazine covers during the next four months, it was announced today by Wilbur Gregory, president of the publishing company. Roosevelt Field, Long Island: Nine women leaped to safety in their parachutes today when two planes crashed in mid air. The brave young ladies were Mary Frances Margerum, Marjorie Winkelman, Magdalene lfcic, Edna Lakaff, Helen Marie Lindsay, Dorothy Long, Ruth Fisher, Opal Hawthorne, and Ruby Hedger. Hendersonville, North Carolina: Four big mouthed farmers took part in a hog calling contest here today. Each stood on top of a peak here and gave vent to miracu- lous sounds. The voice of John Thier was heard in a boiler factory eleven miles away where its vibration was so great that windows were broken out. He won first prize. The voice of Fred Bowman carried nine miles, that of Earl Brewer was heard seven and one-half miles away. Robert Crawford, who placed last, threw his voice with such intensity that it struck a nearby peak, nearly destroying the cottage of a moun- taineer, and rebounded so that the effect was lost. Baltimore, Maryland: Mrs. Jack Stratton fRuth Hadleyj, wife of the chief of police of this city, added eight women to her motorcycle corps today. They are: Geraldine Weamer, Lois Shoemaker, Esther Veidt, Tillie Schneider, Thelma Watkins, Mary L. Utter, Ellen Tellis, and Martha Hamm. Each of these women is a graduate of the McMahon Police Women's School. Rochester, New York: New styles were shown on the streets today by a local stock company who satirized the trend of the latest styles. Men in skirts, women in QContinued on Page Eightyj Fifty seven Q PTIKIST Senior Statistics Most Popular Boy-Gerald Riley Most Popular Girl-Gretchen Meehan Most Handsome Boy-Bob Masoner Prettiest Girl-Alice Lewis Boy Who Best Typifies M. H. S. Spirit-Paul Day Girl Who Best Typifies M. H. S. Spirit-Mary ,lurgensen Most Most Most Talented Boy-Frank Fanning Talented Girl-Beverly Brown Studious Boy-Russell Scott Most Studious Girl-Thelma Watkins Beau Brummel-Bob Roberts Most Stylish Girl-Margaret Barton Wittiest Boy-David Thomas Wittiest Girl-Betty Lou Christman Tallest Boyhllan Miller Tallest Girl-Helen Harmount Smallest BoykCarl Schueller Smallest Girl-Margaret Ann Bailey Biggest Bluffer-Omer Taylor Biggest Clown-Harry Finkleman Biggest Alibier-Al Myers Woman Hater-Clark Lord fljaul Day fellj Man Hater-Dorothy Henderson Sleepiest-Amos Ross Most Wide AwakehMary Dole Hardest Workers-Optimist Staff and Bob Masoner Cosmopolitan Boy Eyes-Byron Brown ' Nose-Edwin Blair Hair-ilfdgar Williams Smile-Bud Humphreys Lips-Dix Riggs Teeth-Charles Howell Complexion-Bob Perry Hands-Lawrence Kenyon Feet-Charles Peters Disposition-Jimmy Banker Personality-Bob Masoner Profile-John Griggs Cosmopolitan Girl Eyes-Mary Fisher N ose-Mary Ritter Hair-Ruth McVay Smile-Betty Muladore Lips-Harriett Murphy Teeth-Juanita Ratliff Complexion-Geraldine Reed Hands-Mary Jane Tranter Feet-Martha Renick Disposition-Marion ,lacot Personality-Betty Lou Christman Profile-Margaret Ann Bailey Fzfty-ezght 2 PTIKIST Q 'law . . . ,F X X1 J Tk K . ,. .3 .1 A fX f'X ' I '-N1 , , ' W NI 1 fa 6 -a. ...f-iw-Q..Q,Xfrf-I -r.-. -V ,Q .. aw Mx 'Ag-L, ' S 4, X H' Q IQ Huyun JUNICDRS Fifty-nine Q PTIKIST l BETTY WILSON, Adviser E. H. McCANDLISH, Adviser We, the Seniors of 1935, have done much in these two years at M. H. S. to prepare us for the responsibility of our Senior year. Our scholastic record is very high and we are going to do our best to keep it so next year. The Juniors have already made a name for themselves in athletics as they have participated in a fine manner both in basketball and football. Our Sophomore Play last year was a huge success and the Junior Play of this year also caused great interest and displayed excellent dramatic ability. The interest of our class in different activities was indeed shown by many of our class members belonging and taking active parts in organizations such as: Socc and Buskin, Hi-Y, Student Senate, Debate Club, Latin Club, Ju-So-Lit, and Middletonian. We are going to do our best to keep up our fine record that we may make our senior year more successful and more complete than that of the departing class of '34. Beatrice Bales Flossie Baxter Charles Bierman Bill Colvin Paul Conley Bill Cretors Hazel Donathan Bob Doughman Howard Ellis IUNIORES SINE PICTURIS Frank Gibbons Arthur Greenfield Wilma Gregory Margaret Harmount Mollie Henyerd Russell Hixson Nettie Howard Irene Jackson Martha Lambert Milburn Lewis Virgil Meehan Sparkle Bhodhamel Anna Rothwell Marjorie Jane Shepard Fleta Mae Williams Ray Wills Magnolia Winestock Thelma Young Sixty 2 PTIKXST JUNIOR OFFICERS l EMERSON WENDT, President Emmy has started out in high gear toward athletic fame in M. H. S. His possession of a fine personality has done much toward making him one of the best-liked boys in the school. JUNE HERMAN, Vice President Her quiet modesty and charming manner are among the outstanding characteristics of this pretty miss, who is well deserving of her popularity among all the students of M. H. S. CHARLES KNEPSHIELD, Secretary Everyone knows Charles, because his friendly smile and cheery greeting, as wcll as his desire to help others, make the days happier in school and out of school. FRED STORK, Treasurer Fred's cheerful friendliness is a trait of which we are all envious. His willingness to cooperate with both students and teachers has elevated him to a high position among his classmates. JV I 1 x J ,tim l x lx Jx Szxty-one JUNIORS TOP-LEFT TO RIGHT First Rowfliathryn Aera, Gazel Agoston, Jack Allen, Russell Anness, Marjorie Arkill, Kathleen Ashcraft, Sally Avery, Walter Back, Mary Louise Balger, Paul Ballard. Bar Second RowfPaul Balser, Mildred Banker, Dorothy Barker, Dorothy Barker, Edna Mae Barker, Elta ker, Herschel Barker, Malcolm Barker, Virginia Barnard, Arthur Barnes, Christine Barnes. Third RoweAue'usta Barnette, Gerald Beekman, Arnold Beiser, Ruth Birch, Viryril Birch, Jean Blackie, Esther Blankenship, Rubye Blankenship, Curtis Blossom. Fourth Row-Margaret Bolton, Mildred Borders, Steve Botos, Jr., Charles Bowers, Clyde Bowlin, Lois Dell Brate, Dorothy Brelsfoard, Gerald Brewer, Frances Brittain, Gyrlene Brooks. BOTTOM+LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-June Brooks, Bill Brower, Virginia Brown, Dixon Bryant, James Bryant, Jessie Bryant, Mcrville Buckingham, Jeannette Buflngton, Melva Burnett, Richard Bursk, Dorothy Bush. Car Second RowfBob Butts, James Camp, Catherine Carter, Herman Carter, Mildred Carter, Vola ter, Anne Casper, Jack Catching, Clarence Childs, Helen Childs. Third RoweCarl Clevenger, Sol Cohen, Clara Coldiron, Zilpha Cole, Ewell Collins, Luther Collins, Mildred Combs, Wilgus Combs, Mary Martha Conley, Lucille Cottle. Fourth Row-Ida Cottrell, Bill Craig, George Crout, Virginia Dagenbach, Marlan Daniels, Lucille Davis, Bertha Day, Emma Day, Dorothy Doardorff, Maurice Dennis. Sixty-tivo JUNIORS TOPfLEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Veronica Derkson, Urban Dineen, Desmond Dineen, Velma Diver, Peggy Dodds, Mary Dohn, Mary Domineck, Virginia Dowery, Dorothy Drake. Second Row---Jewel Duff, Mary Louise Duhamel, Elizabeth Edson, Lester Egleston, Wilbur Egles- ton, Thelma Elam, Wilma Eldridge, Beatrice Ellison, Tilmon Ellison, Paul Etter. Third Row-'Bill Euler, Juanita Fenton. Jane Fink, Florence Finkleman, Paul Flisher, Franves Fowles, Paul Fox, Dorothy Frye, Francis Frommer, Clarence Frye, Grace Fullen. Fourth Row7Dor0thy Fulmer, James Gailey, Merritt Gambill, Louie Ganz, Alfred Gardiner, Mildred Gates, Mary Gear, Edward Gephart, David Gerber, Earl Gilbert, Ralph Gilbert. BOTTOMfLEFT T0 RIGHT First RowgViola Goodwin, Anvrela Graf. Elizabeth Greenbaum, John Gregory, Cora Griest, Louanna Griest, Evelyn Grimm, Cleopatra Virginia Grubbs, Edith Gunnell. Second Row-Ellen Gutshall, Carroll Haas, Jerome Haass, Jean Hackney, Tony Haker, Eloise Hall, Freddie Hardeman, Mamie Harcleman, Miriam Harkrader. Third Row-Lenora Hasselback, Ruth Hauselman, Mae Haynes, Charles Hickey, Betty Heck, Viola Henry, June Herman, Jeanette Hornback. Fourth Row-Dorothy Howard, Opal Howell, Alfred Huffman, Roger Hughes, James Hunter, John Hupka, Tom Hutchinson, Carl James, Jr., J. C. Jennings, Dorothy Jewell. Sixty-three JUNIORS TOP-fLl'IFT T0 RIGHT First Row-Mildred Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Wilbur Keister, Clarence Kennedy, Dick Kent, Winifred Kivster, Clara Kincaid, Mary Kinizalocts, Nola Kimr, Suzanne Kish. Second Row-Charles Knepshield, Adelaide Koeppel, Betty Kuhlman. Mack Lamzster, Anna Marie Leary, Betty Leasurcz, Josephine Leclford, Dick Leichty, Evelyn Levy, Carroll Lewis. Third Row: Kent Little, Louis Livzey, Jr,, Wilbur Livzey, Helen Long, Margaret Long, Marvin Long, Otto Long, Arnold Lowe, Dorothy McCabe, Louie McCandless. Fourth Row: Betty McCandlish, Kathryn McKee, Thomas McMurray, Ruth Markert, Tom Marlctt, Ross Marshall, John Martindale, Audrey Mayes, Mary Louise Mayes, James Maze. BOTTOM--LEFT T0 RIGHT First Row-William McMahon, Bob McDufi', Mary Helen Mehl, Evelyn Miller, James Miller, Joe Miller, Marty Miller, Mary Jane Miller, Virginia Miller, Martha Milligan, Luster Million, Ida Louise Mills. Second Row-Bill Minton, Virginia Mitchell, Alma Mize, Mae Mokry. Betty Montgomery, Pearl Montgomery, Mary Moore, Max Moore, Margery Morgan, Bud Mull. Third Row--Martha Mullen, Ruth Murphy, Walter Neely, Glenna Nickell, Myrtle Nickell, Dorothy Nicol, Ruth Ober, Katherine Osborne, Murrell Patton, Orpha Pegg. Fourth Row-Leon Pennington, Roland Perkins, Alice Perry, Bonnie Petereit, Mary Ellen Peters, Konstantine Politz, Robert Popp, Albert Post, Mary Powell, Mike Practe, Eileen Printy, Maxine Pugh. Sixty-four JUNIORS TOP--LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Dan Rcctanus. Evelyn Reed, Mathilda Reinartz, Geneva Rhoades, Paul Rhoads, Fred Ridge, Caroline Ritter, Frances Roberts, Otto Robinson. Second Row--Elizabeth Rock, Orena Ross, Gabe Sabo, Sarah Sabo, Junior Schmidt, Lois Schneider, Ruth Scott, Geneva Sears, Elmer Scruggs, Winifred Sexton, Lawrence Shackleford. Third Row-Virginia Shackleford, Marguerite Shane, Tom Sharkey, Virginia Shartle, Weber Sheley, Catherine Sherman, Helen Shibley, Donald Skeens, Barbara Smith, Norman Smith, Treva Mae Smith. Fourth Row-Oliver Sparks. Andrew Spisak, Frank Sprague, Maurice Stamper, Russell Stamper, Knapp Starling, Margaret Stein, Fred Stork, Betty Strickland, Lillie Stringer, Grant Strong, Robert Stultz. BOTTOM--LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-'Jane Sutton, Myrtle Swanxzer, Morton Taylor, Mary Temple, Elzira Terrell, Paul Thomas, Winifrecl Trimble, Robert Tucker, Charma Turner, Jack Turvey. Second Row+Merle Ward, Susanne Ware, Catherine Warner, Bob Watts, Mary Frances Watts, Ruth Wehr, Emma Wells, Ray Wells, Ray Welsh, Emerson Wendt, Robert Wenzel. Third Row--Clementine Werner, Francis Wheeler, Virginia White, Corliss Whitesell, Ruby Wilch, Ruth Wilcox, Frances Wilhide, Catherine VVilliams, James Williams, Zoe Williams. Fourth Row-Vera Wills, Dick Wilmer, James Wilson, Junior Wise, Zelma Wolfe, Helen Wombold, Louise Woodward, La Verne Yeggy, Bernadine Young. Sixty-Jive Q PTIKIST The Great and the Near Great Let us introduce you to: Peg Shane-Because her giggle would be recognized in the Sahara Desert. Walter Back-Because he was such a typical little brother in Elmer,'. Mary Gear-Because she is the best cook in M. H. S. Junior Schmidt-Because his name appeared in the Optimist many years ago when he was a mere infant. Tilmon Ellison-Because he can write poetry on any subject-ask the foot- ball men. George Crout-Because of his mysterious column, guess which one. Shh-that's right. Evelyn Levy-Because she is the only girl who can wear an Mn on her f?J sweater. Virginia Barnard-Because she hails from Colorado, the birth place of Miss McCray. Knapp Starling-Because he is the original '4Harpo,,. Marty Miller-Because he is the perfect lover. Frank Sprague-Because he wears a derby as gracefully as Al Smith or Wade Miller. Let us introduce to you: John Martindale, David Gerber, Bob Popp, Tom McMurray, Bill Brower, Dick Wilmer, Bud Anness, Dan Rectanus, James Maze and Alfred Gardiner-Because they always greet their friends with the 4'Fascist', salute. Remember the Hamilton foot- ball game? Cosmopolitan Boy . EYES-Walter Back NOSE-David Gerber HAIR-William McMahon LIPS-John Martindale SMILE-Dick Kent TEETH-Bob Stultz COMPLEXION-Gerald Beekman HANDS-Dick Wilmer FEET-Charles Knepshield D1sPos1T1oN-Bud Anness PERSONALITY-Emerson Wendt PROFILE-Alfred Gardiner Cosmopolitan Girl EYES-Martha Milligan NOSE-Barbara Smith HAIR-Martha Mullen LIPS-Dorothy McCabe SMILE-Peggy Shane TEETH-Evelyn Levy COMPLEXION-Virginia Dagenbach HANDS-Mathilda Reinartz FEET-Mary Jane Miller D1sPos1T1oN-Winifred Kiester PERSONALITY-Betty Strickland PROFILE-Virginia Shartle Sixty-sw Q PTIKIST a nd Sixty-sevm Q PTIKIST Juniors Abroad lHow many do you recognize?J In Buckingham', Palace resides '4King,, George', of '4Brittain , the home of Walter', Scott . He is Edson of Long,' ago, you know. Here are the royal 'flewellfsjv and '6Millions7' of Nickells,,. As we pass through the Hall we see the Queen, as her maid Combs,' her Brown locks. We have not been announced, so we Wilhide,' in the Half, if any royal personages appear. If we 'GWoodward Wendt , a ulVlaze we would find, made of '4BushfesJ which people visit from far and near when they have Leasure',. Now let us wander on over the Ridge,' to the Lowe Greenfield', where we shall Camp,, beside the BrookfsY' on which a Drake is sunning himself. We may sit on a Rock,' and listen to our Wise guide tell of the allay when a 'gStrong', Hunter would fight Arkill'7 a uYoung,' 'LFox,' or Wolfe that the Shepard might bring his flocks here. The story actually makes one Trimble',. Beyond we see the Barnes,, and hear the HBray of the donkey as he goes to hay. If we put our car in Gear', and come Back,, over the Levy', we will pass a beautiful Temple,' where the 'iSeXton tolled the bells in days of old before people were put in their 4'Craves,'. Cailey', we travel on over the Rhoades,7 and pass the corner where we 4'Reed7, the sign of the royal L'Taylor but he has a Coldiron,' on the table now. Desiring to see lVIoore',, we look for an English garden. W'e pass through the 6'Gates,, where the Grimm Gardiner,, shows us many beautiful White', 'gBlossoms and Birch,, trees. There are Borders,' of flowers between each Post7, of the fence. Beyond this fairy 'sBower , we see 6'Fowles7, of all kinds, from a Starling7' to a Stork,,, and notice a Little Childfsl Catching,' butterflies. Being hungry, we wander to an old tavern where the HDoughmanv and the Bierman allay our hunger and with g'SteinH in hand, we drink a toast to the Class of 1935. Sixty-ezght Q PTIKXST I I it rf, Z f V ,..,l2.,f,9a ,3ff A .-,I f f - W 1 4 , Lflfvm ,, f,,...' 'ygg,4f,:::11::as::1,, ' f l,,,,,.,,.,.,,,,...,., .-...m4 !L'J1L. 1lHf2'Zi ' -4 , 4 :gm..e Z W ,Z :ef Q 'ff'- .X-5, Henson : 30 PHQMCRES Sixty 'n'i7le l 's SOPHOMORES TOP-LEFT TO RIGHT First Row ffClara Adams, Charles Alexander, Richard Alexander, Leroy Alfrey, James Amatulli, Wilder Mae Amos, Boonie Amyx, Clara Anderson, Eleanor Apple, Jimmy Ashcraft, Edna Ashton, Second RowgMarcella Auespurger, Lillie Pearl Ausherry, Kenneth Back, Christine Baehm, Ruth Bailey, Lucille Baird, Willie Bales, Joe Ballard, Charles Banta. Third Row-William Barnes, Roy Barrett, LeRoy Bauer, William Baxter, Dorcas Bayley, Letha Beard, Anita Beekman, Eldon Beiser, Jessie Bennett, Paul Berry. Fourth Row-fgleannette Bevis, Frances Birch, Charles Bishop, Edward Blair, Mary Louise Blossom, John Boehm, Jean Boggs, Betty Boyd, Frank Boyd, Ruth Boyer. BOTTOM+LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-John Brelsford, Raymond Brown, Otto Bruck, Luther Brumfield, Hugh Bunn, Frederick Burke, Maxine Burkhardt, Grover Burnette, Jewell Burton, Carvel Bussey. Second Row--Boyd Byrd, Jim Cain, Lucille Camp, Carl Carter, Mary E. Carter, Charles Chapman, Hampton Clark. Third RowfRay Cogan, Virginia Cole, Ida Colwell, Gladys Combs, Matt Combs, Margaret Cooper, Bill Corson, Elizabeth Craig, Bill Crane, Bill Crawford. Fourth Row-Mary Ellen Grim, Elinore Crout, Geoffrey Curwen, Charles Daniel, Irene Darrell, Agnes Davis, Clyde Davis, Gwendolyn Davis, Karl Davis. Seventy S 0 P H O M 0 R E S TOP-LEFT T0 RIGHT First Row-Carlos Cohoon, Earl Day, Ella Marie Day, Loy DeHart, Mary Louise Dell, Dorothy DeLoach, Frances DeLoach, Bob Delp, Robert Dennis. Second RowiHaze1 Denniston, Bill Donham, Ruth Douglas, Melvin Druley, John Eagle, Angeline Earach, Mary Eeton, Hobart Egelston. Third Row-Robert Egelston, Wade Egelston, Russell Eggleston, Alma Mae Elam, Margaret Elam, Earnest Eliopulos, Harry Ellis, Fannie Embry, Fred Fahrenholz. Fourth Row-Alan Fanning, Mary Louise Fender, Rheudella Fields, Martha Finkbone, Robert Fiscus, Robert Flatter, Don Forster, Jane Fraser. BOTTOM-LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Georgiana Freeman, Dorothy Frisch, Alma Fugate, Frederick Fuller, Paul Galeese, Mary Gerber, Philip Gerber, John Gillespie, Johnnie Mae Glass. Second Row-Inez Goad, Knight Goodman, Edward Graham, Robert Graham, Charles Gray, Marylee Gray, Leola Gregory, Howard Griest, Adelaide Gross. Third Row-Evelyn Guess, Virgil Gullette, Clarence Hollon, Ruby Halsey, Calvin Harp, Rosella Harper, Jack Harris, Howard Hartness, Evelyn Hasselbach. Fourth Row-Esther Hawthorne, Bill Heck, Vivian Herndon, Mildred Hole, Clarice Horne, Anna Faulkner, Lloyd Fisher. Seventy-one SOPHOMORES TOP--LEFT TO RIGHT First RowvVirginia Hovermale, Ernest Hudson, Essie Mae Huffman, Florence Huffman, Loren Hughes, Mildred Hughes, Jeanne Hunt, Corrine Hunter, Florida Hunter, Wayne Hursh. Second RowvCharles Hurst, William Hutchinson, Vernon Ingram, Jerome Inwood, Johnny Ivanoi, James Jackson, Margaret Johns, Delia Johnson. Edna Johnson. Third Row-Jeannette Johnson, Anna Karovich, James Keating, Edward Kees, Ruth Kelly, Dorothy Kiester, Kenneth Keister, Elizabeth Kerschbaum, Thella Kling. Fourth Row-Robert Laird, Erna Gonde, Norma Jean Langsdon, Ellsworth LaPole, Sarah Ann Lawler, Frank Lawson, Charles Leasure, Frances Jane Lefferson, Don Lehmkuhl. BOTTOM--LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Audrey Lenharr, Robert Lindsay, Roy Link, Martha Linville, Georgia Litsakos, Betty Lloyd, Ida Mae Long, Mack Long, Mildred Long, Ruby Long. Second Row-Helen Lowe, Betty Luebben, Dorothy Lyle, Elva McCandless, Mildred McCollister, Arthur McCray, Earl McGraw, Stokes McGuire, Bill McLain. Third Row-Beulah McQuinn, Charles Mack, Idelle Mahler, Peggy Malony, A. R. Maupin, Howard Manning, David Marine, Bessie Martin, Mattie Martin, Paul Martin. Fourth Row--Ruth Maxwell, Mable May, Ruby Margerum, Betty Maurer, Alberta Mears, Dwight Meehan, Jack Meeker, William Melampy, Billy Meyer. Sherman Kerley. Seventy-tivo SOPHOMORES TOP-'LEFT T0 RIGHT First RowfDale Miller, Dorothea Miller, James Miller, Andy Mittenholzer, Gretchen Mittenholzer, Ulma Mize, Joe Mokry, Frank Montgomery, Charles Moon. Second Row-Dick Moon, Edgar Moore, Gladys Moore, Louise Moultrie, Sam Mulholland, John Mull, Leonard Mullen, James Murphy, Pauline Murphy. Third Row-Kenneth Myers, Jack Mynhier, Betty Jean Neal, Frederick Neal, Mary Kay Neese, Al Ncmcic, Mary Nemcic, Mildred Nickells, Nan Nolan, Robert Noles, Roger Oakley. Fourth Row--Robert O'Connor, Frank Oglesby, Mary O'Neil, Benton Osborne, Margaret Osman, Ethel Owens, Frank Page, Thelma Patrick, Dorothy Patterson. BOTTOM--LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Gladys Peak, Lucille Peak, Ruth Pearson, Dick Peelle, Lurvic Pendergrass, Wilbur Pendleton, Glen Perry, Margaret Peters, Milly Pickerell. Second Row-Louis Pleasant, Isabel Poe, Merlin Pope, David Popp, Eugene Popp, Hazel Powell, Mary Helyn Powell, Noah Powers, Luella Pratt. Helen Radabaugh. Third Row-David Raine, Aleda Rainey, Elwood Ratliff, John Rau, Gordon Read, Paul Redkey, Leo Reinartz, Jr., Margaret Renner, Jack Reuter. Fourth RowfCecelia Rice, Mable Richey, Milton Rietsis, Harry Rizzo, Emily Robinson, George Root. Dick Royse, Eileen Russell, Vance Russelo. Seventy-thwe i 1 SOPHOMORES TOP-LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Edith Sanderson, Edythe Sargent, Dorothy Saunders, Don Schaeffer, Mary Schirm, Bill Schneider, George Schneidler, Alvin Schultz, Dale Schulz. Second Row-Jeanne Sebald, Richard Selby, Margaret Sciannamblo, Bernice Shepard, Margaret Jane Shera, Charles Sherman, Thelma Sintz, Glenn Shockey, Joe Slimak. Third Row-Edgar Smith, Howard Smith, Julia Smith, Robert Smith, Karl Sommers, Clara Spencer, Robert Stabler, Pauline Stahl. Fourth Row-Eunice Stalls, Delbert Staton, Elizabeth Steele, Bud Stevens, Eleanor Stoddard, Thelma Storey, Leonard Strauss. BOTTOM-LEFT TO RIGHT First Row-Ruth Stover, Ralph Stanton, Walter Shaffer, Dale Streitenberger, Bud Strickland, Dorothy Stubbs, Clemma Swope, Kathryn Swope, Hayden Taylor, Beatrice Thomas. Second Row--Betty Lou Timmons, Paul Trimble, Verna Trimble, Franklin Troutvine, Don Turner, Lenore Upton, Norval Van Cleve, Martha Van Horn, Alice May VanSickle, Lucille Veidt. Third RowgBarbara Vorhis, Mildred Wagner, Helen Waites, Kathryn Walters, William Warfield, Robert Waters, Dick Webster, Garwood Wells, Margaret Weyman, Don Wheeler. Fourth Row-Arthur Whisman, Mary Wilkerson, Corrine Williams, Clyde Wills, Margaret Wills, Mary Winkle, Dennis Wolfe, Brooks Wright, Bill Wroda, Eugene Yenser. Selventy-foizr A is Bis Cis D is E is F is G is H is Q PTIKIST Sophomore Alphabet for Ashcraft, who at biology is a honey for Bussey, who wants both time and money for Curwen, time on lessons he spends for DeLoach, our petite French twins for Embry, who is little but mighty fsmartl for Fraser, accomplished at many an art for Griest, Don Juan of 117 for Horne, who stole the banquet scene I is for lvanoff, a smiling clerk you see J is for Johnson, of whom the Sophs boast three K is L is M is N is O is P is Q is R is S is Tis U is Vis for Kling, who rolls those pretty blue eyes for Long, for whom many a girl sighs for Moon, who can really shine shoes for Neese, sure-cure for all blues for Oglesby, who can argue as well as his brother for Popp, we can't tell one from the other for Queen of the class, your guess is as good as mine for Reinartz, in whose car the girls long to recline for Schulz, a chip off the old block for Timmons, to whom the boys flock for Upton, may she go up, never down for Van Horn, topped with a red crown W is for Walters, a boyish looking lass X is for the unknown quantity of talent in th Y, is for Yenser, whose initial is the only one Z Hnishes our story, and now we are clone Hazel Atchley Randolph Back Clara Brock Grover Byrd Ruth Calloway Harold Carr Herschell Caudill Dick Crocker Tom Davis Woodrow DeHaven Retsel Dennis MINIMI NATU SINE PICTURIS Mabel Downing Arzella Duff Gertrude Dugan Robert Ely Eugene Gates Emmett Gregory Allen Groves Ignatius Guido Luella Hasselback Beatrice Higdon June Hillman George Hood George Howard Robert Jones Maxine Kees Lucy Knox Evelyn Leslie Joe Long Charles McLean Don Mardis Howard Manning Robert Melley Beatrice Murphy Mary Murphy e class Edna Palmer Robert Rhoads Gertrude Rice Robert Rice Christine Smiley Scilla Smith Charles Stern Clara Taylor Marie Tolson Edward Van Deventer Juanita Webb Seventy five 2 PTIKIST Cosmopolitan Boy EYES-Paul Galeese NOSE-Bay Brown HAIR-Clyde Davis SMILE-Frank Boyd LIPSMCharles Gray TEETH-Edward Blair COMPLEXIONZCBBIJCS Sherman HANDS-Don Forster FEET-Alan Fanning D1sPos1T1oN--Joe Ballard PERSONALITY-Jerome Inwood PROFILE-Howard Griest Cosmopolitan Girl EYES-Dorothy Kiester NOSE-Jessie Bennett HAIR-Emily Robinson SM1LE,MJean Boggs LIPS-Betty Boyd TEETH-Inez Goad COMPLEXIONL-Martha Finkbone HANDS-Barbara Vorhis FEETHJeanne Sebald DIsPos1T1oN-Peggy Malony PERSONALITY-Margaret Shera PROFILE-Margaret Weyman Beauty Jessie Bennett Jean Boggs Betty Boyd Ruth Boyer Mary Ellen Grim Gwendolyn Davis Dorothy DeLoach Frances DeLoach Martha Finkbone Georgiana Freeman Inez Goad Virginia Hovermale Jeanne Hunt Frances Lelferson Audrey Lenhaar Mary 07Neil Jeanne Sebald Margaret Shera Betty Lou Timmons Margaret Weyman Brains Eleanor Apple Lucille Baird Frank Boyd Jane Fraser Leola Gregory Sarah Lawler ldelle Mahler Howard Manning Dwight Meehan Dale Miller Frank Oglesby Lucille Peak Luella Pratt Mary Schirm Dale Schulz Charles Sherman Dorothy Stubbs Lucille Veidt Kathryn Walters Mary Wilkerson Brawn Jimmy Ashcraft Joe Ballard LeRoy Bauer Jack Brelsford Bay Brown Bill Crawford Dick Crocker Bob Dennis Alan Fanning Don Forster Paul Galeese Philip Gerber Howard Griest Ernest Hudson Kenneth Keister Mack Long A. B. Maupin Leo Reinartz Garwood Wells Bill Wroda Seven ty-six 2 PTIKIST 'Q' G 'X ,.,,q,Lf, E P ' 114411: W, 'Y fill Sa-.,-,A MQQQQ 0000 U o o uV0 43 S ty -k, .4 A time lo laugh, A time to play, The happiest part. Of each school day Activities 2 PTIKIST fContimLed from Page Fifty-sevenj shorts, and Tarzans and Tarzanettes of the beach made their appearance. Among the models were Harley Johnson, Ralph Long, Mike Kristian, Louis Kish, Eunice Murphy, Helen Rosell, Charles Weidner, Edgar Williams, Hazel Byrd, Bulah Birch, Lillian Campbell, Ernest Bruck, Esther Eckhart, Harriet Dole, Ralph Hunter, and Mary McLaughlin. A full page picture was taken by Gray, the photographer, and published in the Rochester News of which Betty Hankins is editor. Cincinnati, Ohio: The Back Bologna Company merged with the Cohen Hosiery Company today and will now produce Run-Proof Bologna. New Orleans, Louisiana: The best dressed man in the South, Charles Peters, lost his shirt in the stock market yesterday. New York City: Harold Riley, noted tenor, will open at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight with the accompaniment of two pianists, Olga Alexander and Kathryn Whittle. Oakland, California: Wendell Barker, fruit king, brought 300 acres of orange groves today from Charles Palmer, real estate agent, of the Flisher, Stamper, Drake Realty Co. Detroit, Michigan: Three automobile salesmen of the McCane auto works were recognized at a banquet given last night at the LeRoy Hotel. They were Mr. Daniel Imfeld, Mr. Webster Record and Mr. Francis Beedle. All have made record sales this last month. Each was presented with a silver cup by Harold Pratt, sales manager. Madison, Wisconsin: Louella Bogart won the Womenis Typing Championship when she typed 500 words in three hours today. Juanita Brown ran a close second but made one mistake and was disqualified. Retta Burton, former champion, did not defend her title. Judges were Alice Campbell, Margaret Caldwell, and Eloise DeBolt. New York City: The Ringer, Nuxhall, and Nicklin circus moved into winter quarters here tonight. This circus includes such famous stars as: Gerald Morgan and his bandg Evelyn Mize and Delores Nicely, the flying Dutchineng Edsell Peck and Russell Scott, trapeze artists, Myron Mulford, animal trainer, Herbert Wells, the silver haired ringmaster, the Turner, Turvey, Tutt Tumbling Team, Doris Warner, the worldls largest woman, and Ellen Stahl, the bearded lady. The famous clown team of Schrock, Schwab, Shockey, Shockey, and Sherrong Bob Sims, elephant trainer, and the famous singing venders, Ura Ann Sexton, Juanita Sherman, Bernice Skinner, Virginia Weyman, Wilmuth Lichty, Mildred Whisman, Forestine Williams, Pauline Williams, Grace Duvall, Elma Duvall, Elizabeth Draxler, Ruth Fraley, Artha Mae Gross, Margaret Faries, Mildred Light, Dorothy Henderson, and Ruby Mack. The famous Perkins minstrels are also in the show. Among their stars are Marion Rice, Jelina Ferguson, Julia Johnson, Clemmie Gregory and Sarah Jones. The entire show was recently given a large sum of money by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McLaughlin tMary Jane Tranterl, retired circus owners, as an award for their splendid shows throughout the country. While in this city the troupe will stay at the Youtsler-Walters- Stepp Hotel where the general manager, Robert Wagner, has arranged quarters for them. The publicity manager of the circus, Tom Walburg, is now busily making the plans for next year's tour, while the artists of the circus, Lawrence Kenyon and Bob Sutton, are making new signs and pictures for the advertising campaign. Des Moines, Iowa: Two famous doctors, W. B. Ligett Jr. and Salvatore Rizzo, were rushed here today by airplane to care for six women members of the state legislature. They were reported to have taken ill after having eaten spinach in a local cafeteria. They .... A Here the upredictometern suddenly began to hum loudly, the tubes began to flash and queer noises issued from the interior. I turned to run, but alas, I was too late! With a tremendous roar and crash it blew up as I fell out of bed. I' zghty I Q PTIKIST ' 1 0 mg TVX? 1 11, x. K x 1 il - , -i . ' bi ,, J .- FLIIIIII 'flu ,W 5g,,,..1...aE'.0'l all-W- ' 'i2 faas'ig1f f I L- if ' fa Y l M 1--1 HW F- ,- M -.l !' 'llll'.' In ' I '. 75 X WT-1 lI'1:!!: l'!-Z:J6:55357,L,.7,ppu:7:'iQia- W. J.W,11iii6ii7q-ffiliifffff-f'f'ffiil.,5'iiiillf'!?'niiiiiiiriuiifl ' ' PUBLICATIONS Ezghty-one Q PTIKIST The Optimist The Optimist Staff has concentrated a great deal of effort and time on the publication of this book and we sincerely hope and believe that it will be approved by the students of M. H. S. ln bestowing a word of praise on those whose best efforts have made this volume possible, Miss McCray comes first on our list. It is she who has always been cheerful and encouraging when we have felt downhearted, full of original ideas when our supply was exhausted, and ready at all times to help anyone in distress. . Our Editors, Paul Day and Gretchen Meehan, have carried the brunt of the burden. It has been their duty to supervise all work done, and if it did not measure up, to re-do itg also they have furnished much original work for the book and have graciously cooperated with the various staff members. The Advertising Staff, composed of Everett Sherron, chairman, Al Myers, Syl Shetter, Dix Riggs, James Zerby, Julian Cohon, Jack Stratton, ,Timmy Banker, Fred Bowman, Harold Riley, Carl Jackson, David Sawyer, and Ruth Gilbert, have been untiring in their efforts to secure ads, and they deserve commendation for the large number which they obtained. N The Art Staff has completely won our admiration for its clever and original art work. Those who worked on this staff are Lawrence Kenyon, chairman, Beverly Brown, Helen Corlton, Geraldine Wea- mer, Jim Pelly, and Eloise Banker. All phases of athletics have been accurately and interestingly covered by the Athletic Staff com- posed of David Thomas, chairman, Omer Taylor, Robert Masoner, Gerald Riley, Dick Grubbs, and Bob Roberts. The activities which have greatly increased this year, perhaps in answer to the challenge presented in last year's Optimist, have been duly recorded by the Activity Staff whose members are Alice Lewis, chairman, Dell Halsey, Bob Perry, Douglas Boxwell, and Ann Simpson. The Class Staff, whose duty has been to see that the pictures of the various classes were correctly taken and arranged in order, have done their work most efficiently falthough when it came to taking pictures, they found the little green sophs a bit forgetfullj. Those who worked on this staff are Marion Jacot, chairman, Esther Veidt, Helen Nein, Bud Humphreys, and Harriet Dole. The Literary Staff whose laborious task it has been to present clever and appropriate uwrite ups of seniors and faculty members, have worked with gratifying results. Those on the committee are Ellen Stahl, chairman, Frank Fanning, Gerald Morgan, Ellen Tellis, Charles Peters, Marjorie Winkelman, Mary Dole, and Winifred McMahon. Those to whom we are indebted for the sparkling f?J humor in the Ad and Humor section are the following witty staff members: Mary Jurgensen, chairman, Betty Lou Christman, Tillie Schneider, Bob White, and Forestine Williams. Those who procured the amusing snaps fat times at the risk of their very livesj are Thelma Watkins, chairman, Virginia Weyman, Nesbitt Mitchell, Lillian Campbell, and John Griggs. Our Circulation Manager, who has secured a maximum number of subscriptions, is Charles Palmer. The typists, whose duty it has been to type the entire book and some pages even more than once, are indeed essential factors in publishing such an annual. Those who have been untiring in their work are Mildred Light, Ruth McVey, and Gladys Rose. After months of unrelenting toil we publish this book with the confident belief that HT he annual is a great invention. The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money And the Stay? gets all the blarnef' Eighty-two MAJOR OPTIMIST STAFF Paul Day, Editor Veda McCray, Adviser Gretchen Meehan, Editor Ellen Stahl, Literary Lawrence Kenyon, Art Everett Sherron, Advertising David Thomas, Athletics Marion Jacot, Class Alice Lewis, Activities Mary Jurgensen, Humor Thelma Watkins, Kodak Charles Palmer, Circulation PTIKIST Eighty-three Q Pmusr V . , MINOR OPTIMIST STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Eloise Banker, Jimmy Banker, Fred Bowman, Douglas Boxwell, Beverly Brown, Bill Campbell, Lillian Campbell, Betty Lou Christman, Julian Cohon, Helen Corlton, Harriet Dole, Mary Dole. Second Row: Frank Fanning, Ruth Gilbert, John Griggs, Dick Grubbs, Dell Halsey, Howard Humph- reys, Carl Jackson, Mildred Light, Winifred McMahon, Ruth McVay, Robcrt Masoner, Al Myers. Third Row: Nesbitt Mitchell, Gerald Morgan, Helen Nein, Jim Pelly, Bob Perry, Charles Peters, Dix Riggs, Gerald Riley, Harold Riley, Bob Roberts, Gladys Rose, David Sawyer. Fourth Row. Tillie Schneider, Ann Simpson, Jack Stratton, Omer Taylor, Ellen Tellis, Esther Veidt, Geraldine Weamer, Virginia VVeyman, Forestine Williams, Marjorie Winkelman, James Zerby. No Picture: Sylvester Shatter, Robert White. The Minor Optimist Staff has contributed much to the success of this book. With- out their cooperation and splendid work the Major Staff could do little. They have endeavored to do the work demanded of them promptly and efficiently, and have been encouragingly successful in their attempts. Especially would we add a word of praise to the Advertising Committee who have worked long and hard in an endeavor to obtain ads, and still more ads. Their splendid Work makes possible in a financial way the publication of this book, which we sincerely hope will be approved by the student body. Eighty-four Q PTIKIST MIDDLETONIAN STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Jack Allen, News, Frances Baker, News, Jimmy Banker, Circulation, Mary Carter, Girls' Sports, Geoffrey Curwen, Humor, Paul Day, Feature, Frank Fanning, Sports, Alfred Gardiner, Advertising. , Second Row: Edward Gebhart, Circulation, Ruth Gilbert, Typist, Ruth Hadley, Exchanges, Betty Jane Hankins, Editor-in-chief, Betty Heck, News, Howard Humphreys, Advertising, Mildred Johnson, News, Winifred Kiester, Humor, Elmer Kelso, Typist. Third Row: Alice Lewis, Society, Bob Masoner, Sports, Gretchen Meehan, Literary, Mary Jane Miller, Society, Martha Milligan, News, William Minton, Assistant Editor, Louella Pratt, Advertising, Sarah Schmidt, Typist, Ellen Stahl, Literary. The Middletonian Staff has published a paper this year of which our school can be justly proud. The paper has greatly increased in size and content and has become more interesting than in previous years. The staff, under the direction of Mr. Slutz, has done an admirable piece of Work. They have worked long and hard in giving us the line Middletonian which we now have. The column Nuts'7, with its poetry and original jokes, has proved of interest to everyone. lVlrQ 4'Shh', has kept the school Well informed. Some of his snooping would put Walter Winchell to shame. His column should not be taken too seriously, however, for he really doesn't mean any harm. The c'They Say column has been ably written. lt keeps the school posted on all social events. The Middletonian Staffs of coming years have a high mark at which to aim in keeping the Middletonian the fine paper it now is. Eighty-five Q PTIMIST The Micldletonian Through the Years On October 15, 1916, the first issue of the Middletonian appeared. The Editor-in-Chief was Pauline Taylor and the Faculty Supervisor was C. J. W. Luttrell. This paper was a splendid beginning and contained many articles of interest. However, the staff seemed to be slightly confused as to the dates, for the first page of the paper was dated October 15, 1916, and the following three pages, October 16, 1917-how time does Hy! ln 1917, the Faculty Adviser was changed to Faustine Alston due to the fact that lVlr. Luttrell enlisted in the army. The papers of the years 1916, 1917, and 1918 were filled with references to the war raging in Europe and to the many soldiers and nurses M. H. S. was giving. ln looking over the papers of 1919, we find that on May 29 of that year a banquet was given for the Middletonian Staff. This banquet was to be made an annual affair in the interest of journalism, and in appreciation of the work done by the staff. Somehow their plans for an annual banquet have fallen through. The paper for the year 1919-20 was noted for its feature issues such as the Nutty', issue to relieve the staff from writing Hnews without commentv, and to satisfy the demand of those who wanted more humor, the 'gBoys issue which was published by the boys on the staff, and the NCQ-Edv issue published by only the girls. ln a later year's issue among the interesting feature columns were The Snoopsn, which related amusing incidents ferreted out by the usnoopingi' columnist, and Heard in the Hallsn, a column which contained such information as its name implies. In 1923-24 Mr. Schulz was Faculty Adviser and it was in this year that the first debate team was reported. The following year Miss Mildred Watson assisted Mr. Schulz as supervisor of the staff. ln a paper of this year appeared an editorial announcing the discontinuance of the baseball team due to lack of support. During the year 1926-27 the Middletonian Staff published a bi-weekly paper as usual, but at holiday seasons it was replaced by a magazine. The subscription price was forty cents a year each or seventy-live cents for both. In the fall of 1927 Mr. Barr became Faculty Adviser and it was under his supervision that this paper continued until this year when it was taken over by Mr. Slutz. ln 1930 an interesting feature was the 4'Whosaidit column which contained famous sayings of famous people. 1932 produced our first 4'Who,s When column which proved so popular that it has not since been discontinued. In this year also was the '4How it Begani' section which told in picture Qfor the benefit of those who couldn7t readlj the origin of customs and superstitious. This year the staff was forced to cut expenses drastically, many times publishing only one paper a month, however, in spite of that fact and the cheap paper it was necessary to use, they managed to issue a publication full of interest to us all. This year, under the excellent supervision of Mr. Slutz and with an editor who is always on the job, we have maintained the high standards of publication set in former years and perhaps even surpassed them. We feel confident that this paper will be outstanding in the history of the Middletonian. Eighty-six MAJOR MIDDLETONIAN STAFF Betty Jane Hankins, Editor Philip Slutz, Adviser Bill Minton, Assistant Editor Gretchen Meehan, Literary Howard Humphreys, Advertising Alice Lewis, Society Ruth Hadley, Exchange Frank Fanning, Athletics Winifred Kiester, Humor Paul Day, Features Frances Baker, News Jimmy Banker, Circulation Eighty-seven A ballot taken among the fair 2 Prlmsr THE MIDDLETO IA VOLUME 1 1934 EDITION NO. IV3 VARSITY-FACULTY T0 IILASH IN IIHAIIITY TILT Lincoln Field To Be Scene of Conflict With ideal weather favored, the M. H. S. varsity and a picked faculty eleven will meet this af- ternoon at Lincoln Field in a charity tilt. The faculty eleven boasts of a strong lineup, having suffered no defeats this year. Wade Miller, fullback for the teachers, has the reputation of one of the most powerful booters in this section of the state. He and Taylor may stage a classy punting duel should the game de- velop into a close struggle. The game is scheduled to get under way at 2 :30. The probable lineups: Varsity Position Faculty Hawkins .4.,...... L. E.. Winkelman Baehm ....,....... L. T .... Valentine Fanning .......,., L. G. ..,.. McMillan Masoner ..,....,.,.,.. C. ........... Slutz Wendt ..........,... R. G. ......, Evans Finkleman ...... R. T.. McCandlish Riley .,.......,,..... R. E .......,,.,. Copp Gates .....,...,...... Q. B ....,...,..,.. Neel Ballard ...,..,..... H. B. ,....... Lingrel Roberts . ,,..,.. ..,. H . B ,.,. .,.... G reene Taylor ...,....,..... F. B ....,..,,. Miller Oiiicials: Hackney, U. of Chefg Barr, M. H. S. WEATHER Stormy Weather gone, but Heaven Only Knows that you may soon need to Throw An- other Log on the Fire. It's about Time that Things Look Brighter but as It Looks Like a Beautiful Day we are guessing that It's Spring Again. Best Dressed Boy Chosen '43 fm? S' E7 R young sex yesterday revealed that the choice for the Best Dressed Man was none other than Rob- ert Hale Perry. Others who ranked high among the votes were Robert Roberts and Charles Pet- ers. When notified of his victory Perry was attired' in a very greasy pair of overalls and wore an ex- tremely damaged fedora. Mr. Miller Displays New Black Derby Mr. Miller surprised all at school yesterday by appearing with the upper part of his body crowned by a glistening black derby. Rum- ors declared that it was the gift of the Society for the Beautifica- tion of Middletown, but Mr. Miller could not be reached for veriiica- tion. The headpiece reposed in the office during the entire day but was endangered twice by maraud- ing students. Local wagondrivers convened today and initiated a contest to see whose horse would first win the derby. Local SIIIIIBIII ASSHUIIEII George Crout, columnist of the school paper, was set upon by eight ruffians and badly damaged, he reported to the student senate tonight. He stated that the attack occurred in the halls yesterday after the Middletonians had been issued. Several senior boys found near the reported scene of con- fiict denied' all knowledge of the attack when questioned by the authorities. NOTES FROM THE STUDENT SENATE The nut bread bill was repealed today. On the request of a sophomore senator, Mr. Winkelman promised to look after the 209 clock. Dan Rectanus asked that pep- per be placed in the tomato juice in cafeteria. Mr. Winkelman will see about it. Bob Masoner asked why there was no new pencil sharpener in 219. He stated that his home room had collected four cents toward the new contrivance. Mr. Winkelman will see about it. Joe Ballard asked why we were not given a half-hour study period as had been planned. Mr. Win- kelman will see about it. FIREMEN CALLED TO 206 A recitation given by Howard Griest in Latin class yesterday resulted in a general faint by the entire class. Firemen were rushed to the scene with a pulmotor to revive the victims. Each again lapsed into the void, however, when informed that they were not dreaming. Police found sev- eral cowering outside on the win- dow ledge, having retired to that position when they suspected the student had become insane, Eighty-eight WQPTIKIST DRAMATICS ww 0 Q 7' P. Z - f 5 W ' I .W Z-' I I Q EFW'EA7'l'F.'R im? Q PTIKIST PURPLE MASQUERS LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Fred Bowman, William Campbell, Jane Chapman, Betty Lou Christman, Treasurer: Julian Cohon, Paul Day, Vice President, Harriet Dole. Second Row: Mary Dole, Bessie Gentry, Dick Grubbs, Sergeant-at-Arms: Howard Humphreys, Marion Jacot, Mary Jurgensen, Alice Lewis, Winifred McMahon. Third Row: Gretchen Meehan, Charles Palmer, Bob Perry, President, Hilda Radabaugh, Gerald Riley, Mary Ritter, Tillie Schneider, Nellie Selby. Fourth Row: Merwin Shockey, Ellen Stahl, Bob Stultz, David Thomas, Secretary, Janet Weber, Virginia Weyman, Bob White, Forestine Williams. No Picture: Ed Blair, Juanita Brown, Joseph Copp, Mary Fisher, Bob Masoner, Bob Roberts, Omer Taylor. The Purple Masquers have tried this year to carry out the traditions and uphold the fine records established by the senior clubs of former years. Composed of essen- tially the same members as last year's Socc and Buskin, the Purple Masquers have learned to work and play together well. Under the able direction of Miss Florence Powell, they have put on several successful one-act plays for dramatic club meetings and a dramatization of Dickens' '6Christmas Carol for the Christmas chapel. One play of special interest presented for the dramatic clubs was Eugene 07Neill's Where the Cross Is Made. Although it was composed of diflicult parts, it was presented in a finished manner. The Club has had two social functions this year, the initiation at the Gables, and a party given early in February at the Floratine Tea Room. The initiation and the party were enjoyed by all and served to strengthen the friendship among the members. If the seniors of this year,s club can end the year with a play characterized by as fine acting and cooperation as the Senior Class Play of last year, they will feel that they have closed a highly successful year. N mety I ' 2 PTIKXST SOCC AND BUSKIN LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Jack Allen, Walter Back, Virginia Brown, Bob Butts, Bill Craig, Vice President: George Crout, Maurice Dennis, Peggy Dodds. Second Row: Mary Dohn, Alfred Gardiner, President, Ed Gebhart, Jerome Haass, Miriam Harkrader, Carl James, Adelaide Keoppel, Winifred Kiester, Treasurer. Third Row: Charles Knepshield, Betty Kuhlman, Dick Leichty, Evelyn Levy, Betty McCandlish, Virginia Miller, Martha Milligan, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Fourth Row: Bill Minton, Martha. Mullen, Junior Schmidt, Marguerite Shane, Sergeant-at-Arms, Zoe Williams, Dick Wilmer, Secretary. No Picture: Josephine Ledford, Marjorie Shepard. The 1934 Socc and Buskin Dramatic Club began its existence with the initiation of its thirty-two members by the officers of the Senior Dramatic Club. The club has several productions to its credit this year. Besides the plays presented at the club meetings and the one given at the joint meeting of all the dramatic clubs, it presented the comedy Elmer in chapel. This play was a great success, and we look forward to next year when this admirable group of actors and actresses will head the list as the '6Purple Masquersf, The crowning social events of the Socc and Buskin Club, besides the initiation, were two parties, a fall party, and a Christmas party, which Were held at the homes of two of the members. Much of the success of the club is due to the splendid directing ability and leadership of Miss Clevenger, who has devoted a great deal of her time and effort toward making it a dramatic organization of which we are all proud. ' Ninety one Q PTIKXST YE MERRIE JESTERS LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: LeRoy Bauer, Ed Blair, Betty Boyd, Frank Boyd, Assistant Secretary: Ray Brown, Bill Crawford, Margaret Elam. Second Row: Martha Finkbone, Jane Fraser, Treasurerg Inez Goad, Knight Goodman, Clarice Horne, Sergeant-at-Armsg Ernest Hudson, Dorothy Kiester. Third Row: Betty Jane Lloyd, Jack Meeker, Dale Miller, Charles Moon, Dick Moon, Mary O'Nei1, David Popp. Fourth Row: Eugene Popp, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms: Leo Reinartz, Mary Schirm, Dale Schulz, President: Margaret Shera, Dorothy Stubbs, Margaret Weyman, Secretaryg Betty Lou Timmons, Vice President. No Picture: Karl Davis, Charles McLean. Ye Merrie Jesters, the Sophomore Dramatic Club, has built up a commendable record in the dramatic field. Miss Louise Wood, their capable director, is deserving of much credit for the club's excellent work during the past school year. This club is composed of practically all inexperienced actors, who have cooperated with their fellow members and leadersg and as a result an excellent dramatic club was formed of which any school would be justly proud. Throughout the year Ye Merrie ,lestersn presented several plays which were well given and most entertaining. These plays proved that the club contains much talent and that many members will be greatly in demand in their ,lunior and Senior years. Among the excellent plays presented by this group are: Thursday Eveningi' by Christopher Morley, a delightful comedy of newlyweds whose mothers intervene to insure their marital happiness fquite contrary to the custom of mothers-in-lawjg Gilt-Edgedi' by Agnes Emelie Patterson, a comedy of a gold mining campg and The Clock Shopv by John Golden. N mety-two 2 PTIKIST Junior Class Play THE CAT AND THE CANARY' By JOHN WILLARD MAMMY PLEASANT, OLD NEGRESS ...... ROGER CROSLY, THE LAWYER .,.......... THE HEIRS: HARRY BLYTHE .... CICILY YOUNG ..4.... CHARLIE WILDER PAUL JONES .....,..,. ANNABEL WEST .....,.... ., ,.... SUSAN SILLSEY .,.. TRINDER, MAID T0 SUSAN ..44....,...,.,,,,.,,........... GRANNY, A NE1GHRoRHoon CHARACTER .,........ HENDRICKS, GUARD AT THE ASYLUM T....... PATTERSON ,.., .,.,..,.... ,,.....,........ ,.,,. , . NURSE ..,,,,,,. THE CAT ..,.,. Zoe Williams George Crout Marty Miller .. Martha Milligan Dick Wilmer William Minton Miriam Harkrader Betty Kuhlman Evelyn Levy Marjorie Shepard Junior Schmidt Jerome Haass Betty McCandliSh ? 'I ? ? ? STAGING AND PROPERTIES Ed Gephart Bob Butts Jack Allen Mary Dohn Adelaide Koeppel Winifred Kiester Virginia Miller THELMA CLEVENGER, Director SYNOPSIS At midnight the heirs of Ambrose West assemble at his castle on the Hudson to hear his will read, exactly twenty years after his death. This setting opens the super mystery thriller that is without a doubt the most outstanding favorite of all mystery plays produced in the last twenty years. Imagine in this setting a dark villain, a handsome leading man, and a dumbbell who gets a good idea once in a while. Cicily, a sweet young thing, hasn't a chance, for the three men are all madly in love with Annabelle, the rightful heiress. These characters furnish a gripping love theme for the play. Then there are Aunt Susan, a female with an acid temper, and her maid Trinder who canit make a sound when she's frightened. Rollicking comerly abounds whenever these two appear. Hendricks, a hardboiled guard from the asylum, appears in search of an escaped lunatic who thinks he's a cat, and then the hair raising chills and thrills begin. The old family lawyer vanishes into thin air just as he is warning Annabelle. An icy-cold hand clasps the throat of the heiress just as she is going to sleep. Walls open suddenly. Strange, creepy sounds are heard-bells tolling, keys rattling in locks. A mysterious doctor, a nurse, and an old Granny who has the powers of medium appear. Of course there is a Mammy, a firm believer in spooks, to lend her superstition and weird ideas in making this play a great thrill-and-laugh success. Everyone in turn among the possible heirs is suspected, but not until the final fall of the curtain is the extraordi- nary mystery solved. Very much praise goes to the efficient assistants who created a perfect atmosphere for this blood-curdling play. Ninety three 2 PTIKIST Senior Class Play of 1933 HBERKELEY SQUARE By JOHN BALD1-:RSTON THE CHARACTERS WILKINS, THE MAID ...,....,.,,.,......,................... Catherine Gerber TOM PETTIGREW .,..,,,,........ .....,.. W ylie Mitchell KATE PETTIGREW .................. ...... P hyllys Fanning LADY ANNE PETTIGREW , ..,,... , ...,..,...,.,. Robin Vorhis MR. THPOSTLF1 ,.., . .,.,,.,.,,.... ............... W illiam Shera HELEN PETTIGREW ....,.... ...... M ary Lou Chestnut THE AMBASSADOR ........ ...,,......,. E dward Dohn MRS. BARWICK .....,,.. ,,,... D orothy Brooks PETER STANDISH ...... .,....... J ames Turvey MARJORIE FRANT ,.... ..... M illicent Bender MAJOR CLINTON .,..........A..........,. ........,,.... M erle Wendt Miss BARRYMORE ,..................,...,.. ...... K atherine Alderton THE DUCHESS or DEVONSHIRE ..,......., .,... N ancy Jane Smith LORD STANLEY ............,..,........,.,............,............ Sam Farnsworth H. R. H. THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND ..,... ......,.,...... G len Miller PRODUCTION STAFF Katherine Bohne Audrey Rhoads Fredric Ahlbrandt Paul Brooks Cortis Johnson Richard Wise FLORENCE POWELL, Director Berkeley Square was the most ambitious dramatic attempt of any senior class for many years. The action, laid in a room of the Queen Anne period in an old house in London, shuttles back and forth from 1782 to 1932 so symbolically and so miracu- lously that a practical mind is hard put to it to follow, but an imaginative person, unweaving the slender silver thread of Nmight-have-been romance, is carried back to the days of the graceful cavalier and his lovely lady. With Peter Standish, we change places with his great-grandfather. With him we find much in the scintillating London of Queen Anne to charm us: the Howing lace and rich brocaded satins, the polished mahogany and graceful art, the quiet serenity and quaint customs of the city before the machine ageg but with him we also find much to disgust: the filth and squalor under the beautiful surface of society and personalities. Throughout this difficult piece of amateur work, the cast portrayed the spirit of the times and their characters in a way that showed their faithful work through the weeks of rehearsal. Many were the tribulations during those weeks: Peter Standish finally survived to play his part gravely in house slippersg Wylie, so mild, grew bolder and bolder fespecially after we went to Miami, much to the delight of the director and cast with the exception of Wilkinsig Throstle became more despicableg Phyllys grew stormierg Lady Anne paced round and round the sofa, and Jim and Mary Lou practiced more and more of nights. As the candles Hickered each character grew until, had it not been for the inimitable Duke and his guitar to call us back to life, we would all have been like Standish in the play, half here and half there in the twilight atmo- sphere of Berkeley Square. When at last we had to part, we felt that together we had journeyed into a new world, and ever thereafter we would appreciate as so few do, the beauty and charm of the romantic play. Nzuety-four :iz WQPTIKIST A PTIKIST Sophomore Class Play of 1934 TO THE LADIES By GEORGE S. KAUFMAN AND MARC CONNELLY THE PLAYERS ELSIE BEEBE .A....... . ..,.,...,.,.......,...,..........,.,......,...... Jane Fraser LEONARD BEEBE ....,.. ....,,.,,.....,..,..,......,.,.,........,... E dward Blair JOHN KINCAID ...,.. ....,, W illiam Crawford MRS. KINCAID .....4..... ............ M ary Schirm CHESTER MULLIN ,..,,.. 4 ,...,.... Frank Boyd TOM BAKER ...............,. ..... L eo Reinartz A TRUCKMAN ............,...,.. ..,,.,.. L eRoy Bauer ANOTHER TRUCKMAN , ......, ,,4.. E rnest Hudson THE TOASTMASTER ....,.... .,.4... Jack Meeker MARTIN L. CASSIDY ....,.. ..,........,.. R ay Brown THE PHOTOGRAPHER ....,, .....,.......... D ale Schulz THE STENOGRAPHER .....,. ..... M arg-aret Weyman THE BARBER ,.....,,,..,... ............... K arl Davis THE BOOTBLACK 4......... ....... C harles Moon W. J. HENRICI ,...A.,.......,. ...... R ichard Moon SPEAKER AT BANQUET ,....., ..... K night Goodman HEAD WAITER .........,...... .......... D ale Miller ASSISTANT WAITER , ,.4.. ........ D avid Popp ASSISTANT WAITER ..........,..,.,..,......,....,..,....,...,....... Eugene Popp GUESTS AT THE BANQUET Margaret Shera Betty Jane Lloyd Charles Chapman Emily Robinson Betty Lou Timmons Philip Gerber Martha Finkbone Clarice Horne PROPERTIES Mary O'Neill Dale Miller Sara Lawler Dale Schulz Understudy for Females ..,................................. Margaret Shera Understudy for Males ...,...,.......,...,......,,.,.,..........,. Leo Reinartz F. LOUISE WOOD, Director To the Ladies, a comedy in three acts, by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly, was the presentation of the Sophomore Class on February twentieth. The central figures are Leonard and Elsie Beebe, newlyweds, at home in Nutley, New Jersey. Leonard, a young American clerk, who reads all the Success7, stories and the Know Thyselfn advertisements in the newspapers, hopes to be promoted to the secretaryship in the ofiice of the John Kincaid Piano Company. The annual firm banquet offers Leonard an opportunity to make an after-dinner speech, in which he expects to show that he is qualified to fill the vacancy. But a rival applicant gives Leonard's ready-made speech, from Five Hundred Speeches for All Occasions, and Elsie saves the day by making an impromptu talk on humanity in business, thereby gaining the coveted position for her husband. Side Glances: The 'cast beautifying the 'credn set with wall paper cleaner . . . Peanuts, pretzels, and sandwiches . . . So, you thought I 'blossomedi forth today? Well, I'll 'fruiti tomorrowln . . . Free lessons on 'gemotingv by director . . . Between scenes or even speeches, the latest dance step, imitations of Joe Penner and Mae West, dueling, Manhattan Madness and Rachmaninoifs Prelude in C Minor . . . Stage doors open out, bootblack falias Samsonl l . . . Property managers double-checking innumer- able properties. N mcty-six Q I ::::: WQPTIKIST :iii M s--64 if Yr lx I-fzffvf Vof Qfif . I ax 73 X - X 5 JJ X so .X -5 xxx X tic is l DEBATE TEAM Resolved: That the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio control and operation. First Row: Mabel E. Eldridge, Adviser, Ned Ofzlesby, Jerome C. Schulz, Adviser. Second Row. Gerald Riley, Mary Dole, Jerome Haass. Third Row: Winifred Kiester, Lloyd Nolan, Bessie Gentry. The ailirmative team composed of Lloyd Nolan, Winifred Kiester, and Ned ix Oglesby, debated successfully with Hamilton, Fairfield, Mount Healthy, and Monroeg X the negative team of Mary Dole, Ned Oglesby and Gerald Riley, was able to defeat Wilmington, Seven Mile, and West Chester. ss These successes placed us first in our district and made us eligible for state elimination debates. We succeeded in getting as far as the quarter finals but then met Troy, a foe too formidable. Although we put up a stiff fight of which we can be proud, We Were downed, and consequently eliminated from further contests. Ninety-eight MUSIC PTIKIST , V .4 4 , ,' : :ix 2 -1 f'ag:2-555, -.15 q.: 39: E -. ,, ZX, .1 :Q-. WZQ5: ' 1 N yah. if . Q-Ch 1 2 mf VP Qmfa b- ' - mg V v -pw ' I 2 -:yu ., ,, ,pw , Simi A 23? 2' 5?.ff' 2 f A 53 Wx .1 A W7 iw iw X Y f V 112 '2' X N22 w -.1 5 V11 ' K X 1111 1 11 hh f ww , 'VN ' MD ' D' WW ' W f 7? Q 2 Q! fa 2 F A 'Z W ' 1 1 9 Q gf- 4 A r A W Rifffllllfwg , 3 f . QNX. N r 4 13132 Q 1 1 13? Q, D fkf 1 ay J X4 E 5 40' SQ vu. 4 5 1 33? X X 'Q gi M? 33 4 is nfhiw ' 'E r X Xp x. A 'fwfr Q AJ Ee - II' x 2 xl ' x 'Q 'S f 1 fy 1 44 xf 6 , N x WF QR, Eliiiiim 7 mfs M ZN LIQW NaQf,.,,': -, - r N mety-mne Q PTIKIST BAND SAXOPHONE: Edwin Blair, Edward Blair, Herschel Caudill, Julian Cohon, Jack Meeker, Grant Strong, Richard Wagner, Vivian Washington, Jim Wilson. DRUM: Douglas Boxwell, Philip Gerber, Frank Oglesby, Robert Stabler, Sam Walburg. TRUMPET: Ray Brown, Hugh Bunn, Carlos Cohoon, Bill Schneider, Charles Sherman, Everett Sherron. FRENCH HORN: Herman Carter, Constantine Politz. CLARINET: Sol Cohen, Joseph Copp CDrum majorb, Urban Dineen, Robert Greathouse, Robert Laird, Everett Malott, Ned Oglesby, Tom Sharkey. CORNET: Robert Crawford, Fred Fahrenholz, Edward Graham, Kent Little, Frank Montgomery, Gerald Morgan, Maurice Stamper. SOUSAPHONE: Marlan Daniels. MELLOPHONE: Tom Marlett. CYMBALS: Charles McLean. TUBA: Joe Mokry. EUPHONIUM: James Hodges. TROMBONE: Dan Miller, Marion Rice, Douglas Schwab, Frank Troutvine. Under the efficient direction of Mr. Copp, our 19341 M. H. S. band has shown itself to be composed of a splendid group of musicians. Although not the largest band in the history of our school, in ability and talent it ranks among the best. Our band has been a big factor in keeping that old 4'lVliddie Spirit alive in the hearts of the lVliddie warriors on the gridiron and on the court, as well as in the rest of the student body. Besides playing at all the home football and basketball games, the band journeyed to Springfield, and to Oxford for our annual game with Hamilton. It also contributed much toward the enjoyment of our first annual concert. One H zmdred Q PTIKIST ORCHESTRA VIOLIN: Jeanette Bevis, Betty Edson, Helen Long, Dwight Meehan, Delores Nicely, Dorothy Nicol, Edward Penny, Douglas Schwab, Mary Temple, Richard Wagner, Susanne Ware, Clementine Werner, Zelma Wolfe, Francis Kramer. BELLS: Jean Boggs. DRUMS: Douglas Boxwell. TRUMPET: Hugh Bunn. FRENCH HORN: Herman Carter, Tom Marlett. SAXOPHONE: Julian Cohon. CORNET: Fred Fahrenholz, Edward Graham, ,Kent Little, Gerald Morgan. PIANO: Jeanne Hunt, Mary K. Neese. CLARINET: Everett Malott, Ned Oglesby. TROMBONE: Dan Miller, Marion Rice. CELLO: Clarice Horn. Our M. H. S. orchestra, under the efficient direction of Mr. Copp, is one of the largest in the history of our school, and as far as good music is concerned, is one of the best. Much credit is due our orchestra for the splendid Work it has accomplished throughout the school year. The organization, in addition to giving an entertaining chapel program, did its part towards the successful production of our class plays and played a major part in our first annual concert. We are rightfully proud of the fact that the orchestra is composed of practically all new members Whose unfailing cooperation and exceptional talent have made it outstanding as a school musical organization. lVlr. Copp, who has inspired such excellent work, may be highly commended for the remarkable results which he and the orchestra have achieved. One Hundred One 2 PTIKXST Girls' Glee Club The Girls, Clee Club has been most successful this year. It is composed of sixteen members who are particularly interested in voice and who have shown marked talent in that direction. Mr. Copp with his unusual ability has been a fitting and inspiring director for this group, which has contributed much not only to the school but also to the pleasure of outsiders for which it has performed. Chief among these was the Miami University Alumni at whose banquet at the Manchester Hotel the girls sang. These girls also participated in the production Rip Van Winkle which was given by the musical organizations of our school much to the delight of those who attended. Among the girls' favorite selections are the Gypsy Love Songn, mln the Garden of Tomorroww, and several Spanish songs. Mr. Copp makes the Girls, Clee Club meetings, which occur three times a week, even more interesting by discussing various musical productions, their composers, and other experiences concerning music. A word of praise must go, in closing, to the pianist, Kathryn Whittle, who has been both unusually capable and unceasingly diligent. Boys' Glee Club The Boys, Glee Club, under Mr. Copp,s very able leadership, has reached unpre- cedented heights this year. The club's membership has been drastically cut due to the fact that Mr. Copp felt he could give more attention to each individual and could produce better music by so doing. Because this plan was carried out, it was an unusual honor to be chosen for membership, and the club represents the best male voices of our school. Several times it has appeared in public much to the delight of the audience. This group sang not only in chapel, but also at Lincoln School, and at a menis banquet at the M. E. Church. This year a new high standard for the musical selections has been set. The boys have attempted intricate and difficult songs with the most gratifying results, and also have enjoyed singing many of the old favorites. Among the songs most enjoyed by the boys themselves are Flowing Rivern, and '4Lullaby Moon . In order for the boys to gain experience in solo work and so that the best voices might be discovered, Mr. Copp has allowed them to alternate in the solo parts, thus giving each an equal opportunity to prove his ability. Aside from the singing enjoyed in this club, Mr. Copp often gives short talks on great musicians and composers, many of whom he has known personally, and also discusses the possibilities of music as a vocation. All these factors combine to make this organization one of the most interesting and beneficial of all our clubs. One Hundred Two GIRLS' GLEE CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT Sitting: Myrtle Page, Alto: Kathryn Whittle, Pianistg Thelma Watkins, Second Soprano, Josephine Ledford, First Soprano, Louise Wilson, Second Soprano, Emma Wells, First Sopranog Myrtle Blossom, First Soprano. Standing: Frances Baker, Alto: Evelyn Lakaff, Alto: Clara Beth Royse, Alto: Mr. Coppg Beulah Birch, Second Soprano, Elma Spencer, First Soprano: Mary Ellen Peters: Ruth Scott, First Sopranog Christine Barnes, Second Soprano. No Picture: Dorothy Patterson, Second Soprano. BOYS' GLEE CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT Sitting: Gerald Riley, Second Tenorg Joe Petrocy, Pianist, Second Bass: Jim Wilson, First Bass: Charles Bowers, First Bass, Frank Clark, First Bass, Herschel Barker, Second Tenor: Howard Ellis, Second Tenor. Standing: Harold Riley, First Tenor: Charles Knepshield, First Tenorg Robert Rice, Second Bass, Mr. Coppg Carroll Lewis, Second Bass: Malcolm Barker, Second Tenor, Vivian Washington, Second Bass: Clarence Fay, First Bass, Manford Carter, First Bass. No Picture: Mack Langster, Second Bass. One Hrmdred Three 18 19 20 27 28 3 4. 5 9 11. 13 18 19 23 25 27 1 9 J 6 8 9 12 13 15 1,7 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 4. 5 2 PTIKIST Calendar SEPTEMBER School opensg books take toll of pocketbook. Sophs search for 209. ':Shall 1 Fill It Up?7' Mr. Miller speaks in chapel. Coach Lingrel in chapel. Cat appears in 1041. OCTOBER First Middletonians-some paper! Mr. Solomon speaks in chapel. Girls, Hi-Y organized. Tillie Schneider mistaken for teacher in 206. We speedily leave school in fire drill. Senior rings and pins ordered. Orchestra plays in chapel. Major Optimist staff announced-surprise! Minor staff of Optimist selected-History classes go to Fort Ancient. HAnimal Kingdom of zoo shown in chapel. No school. Teachers go to convention. NOVEMBER Holland speaks on capital punishment in chapel. Grade cards. Football captains speak at pep meeting. Beer truck parks outside school during the lunch period. Basketball tryouts. Dr. Upham of Miami speaks. Beautiful snow sprinkles down. Sunday. Prince of Peace orations. Our art editor announces he will make someone a handsome husband. Julius Caesar Naphye in chapel. 1 love you, doggone you! Jimmie Banker makes a meal out of a lead pencil in 104. Our football heroes take striking poses. Junior pictures begun but rain interrupts. Dix: We have an unusual treat in store for us this morning? Sophs forget about their pictures. Big pep meeting. Derbies help us to swamp Hamilton, 19 to 7. Football pictures at Paramount. Football boys dine and speak at Rotary. Rev. Jung talks in chapel. Thanksgiving, short vacation. DECEMBER At last we get nut bread in cafeteria. Football banquet. Several seniors bring own lunch to cafeteria. One Hundred Four Public speaking classes in chapel. uHow's your personalityfw' Lots of new M's. Rooms receive fresh coat of paint. Carl Schueller makes a uphalse phasew in chemistry. 4'Elmer,, in chapel. Fairview game called off on account of ice. Middletonians. Debate teams chosen. ' Christmas vacation starts. Merry Christmas! JANUARY Happy New Year! Stifle yawns as we return to school. Finkleman talks on 'gartificial highways in Hi-Y. Middies drop Roosevelt in hectic tilt, 27 to 23. Two overtime periods. We start to prepare for those tests. J. Smith Dameron and the '4Potter's wheelf' Exams take us by storm. Optimist sale begins. Exams going strong. Chemistry classes go to observatory in cele- bration of the end of the exams. Senior representatives meet for Prom. Exam papers returned. Oooh! President's birthday. Middletonians. Rev. Reuchuert Hdrops a thought in chapel. Captain Craig also talks. FEBRUARY Are we in distress? Flag upside down. Senior girls' Hi-Y dance. Sophs Hi-Y dance. Riggs barks out loud in 206. Taylor, Pelley, Williams talk in chapel. Ligett goes to jail to claim his chassis. Junior class officers elected. 'GMC Club. Pur- ple Masquersi initiation. STO the Ladiesw given before good crowd. Snow gives way for three sheets of absent students. MM Club elects officers. MARCH We start out well in the tournament. Drop Withrow 35 to 18. Cast of Junior Play is announced. First 80 pages go to press. Now welre going places. Debate Troy and lost. CContinned on Page One Hundred Twenty-one? ::::-...-.:z YFQPTIMIST :-.Zl r...,.. CLUBS Q PTIKIST DEBATE CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Charles Alexander, Carvel Bussey, William Campbell, Robert Cohen, Geoffrey Curwen, Bill Craig, Maurice Dennis. Second Row: Harriet Dole, Mary Dole. Bessie Gentry, Treasurer, Ed Gebhart, Vice President, Knight Goodman, Jerome Haass. Third Row: Virginia Hovermale, Carl James, Mary Jurgensen, Winifred Kiester, Winifred McMahon, Kathryn Nicklin, Ned Oglesby. Fourth Row: Gordon Reed, Gerald Riley, President, David Sawyer, Dale Schulz, Thelma Watkins, Virginia Weyman, Dick Wilmer, Secretary. No Picture: Charles Chapman, Veronica Derksen, June Hillman, Mary Schirm, Ralph Stacy, Ruth Wilcox. The Debate Club organized early in the season and began work immediately on the question for debate for this year which was Resolved: that the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio control and opera- tion.'7 In the first meetings of the club preliminary debates and short speeches were given to prove the various members' ability. It was soon seen that the club contained many valuable members and when tryouts were held for the team, it furnished every member, although outsiders were eligible. After work began in earnest for the team, the club proved most helpful. Each member supplies at least one piece of information on the subject for debate and in this way much valuable information was given to the team. During the debating season the club discontinued their meetings due to the fact that the debate coaches were concentrating all their efforts on making our teams successful, however, at the close of the active season, the club again reorganized and as soon as the question for debate was announced for the year 1934-35, it began compiling information and preparing for the coming year, which promises to be another successful one. Aside from the regular business sessions, the members enjoyed two social events, one in the form of a picnic at the home of Miss Eldridge and one in the form of a Christmas party, at which Santa appeared with a candy cane for each good little debater. And so it was with the most gratifying results that the members of this club worked and played together. Owe IJ'IfL'IId7'!?d Six I Q PTIKIST BANKING CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Marcella Augspurger, Charles Bishop, Julian Cohen, Margaret Cooper, Elizabeth Craig, Mary Ellen Crim, Elizabeth Draxler, Betty Edson. Second Row: Mary Fisher, Alfred Gardiner, Ed Gebhart, Secretary, Ruth Hadley, June Herman, Clarice Horne, Virginia Hovermale, Wayne Hursh. Third Row: Charles Kent, Alice Lewis, Betty Maurer, Mary Jane Miller, Vice Presidentg Martha Milligan, Lloyd Nolan, Harold Pratt, Eileen Printy. Fourth Row: Maxine Pugh, Aleda Rainey, Alvin Schultz, Margaret Shera, Ann Simpson, President, Betty Lou Timmons, Clementine Werner, Ruby Wilch, Thelma Young. No Picture: Bill Craig, George Crout. The Banking Club is a comparatively new organization in our school, having been organized for the Hrst time last year. lt met with such success that it has become a lixture among our school clubs. Its purpose is to boost our banking record and to keep lVl. H. S. toward the top of the Middletown schools in banking, and it has been remarkably successful in so doing. Miss lVlcDermott, as adviser, has been a continual source of original ideas for keeping up a lively interest in banking, and her efforts have inspired members of the club to put forth their best efforts in supporting her. The club has sponsored several contests such as those among the three different classes and between the boys and girls. These contests always have been presented in an interesting way so as to encourage the student body in thrift. Much credit is due the oiiicers who have been able leaders of the organization. One H undred S even JUSOLIT LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Jack Allen, Sergeant-at-Arms: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mary Louise Balger, Ruth Boyer, Vice Presidentg Lois Dell Brate, Jeannette Buffington, Mildred Carter. Second Row: Anne Casper, Zilpha Cole, Bill Craig, Mary Ellen Grim, George Crout, Maurice Dennis, Peggy Doggs. Third Row: Mary Dohn, Bill Donham, Betty Edson, Margaret Elam, Merritt Gamhill, Alfred Gardiner, Mary Gear. Fourth Row: David Gerber, Angela Graf, Evelyn Grimm, Allen Groves, Betty Heck, Virginia Hover- male, Mildred Johnson. ' LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Suzanne Kish, Norma Jean Langdson, Evelyn Levy, Martha Linville, Idelle Mahler, Peggy Maloney, John Martindale. Second Row: Tom McMurray, Mary Jane Miller, Martha Milligan, Bill Minton, President, Martha Mullen, Mary Ellen Peters, Eileen Printy, Lois Schneider. Third Row: Virginia Shartle, Treva Smith, Eleanor Stoddard, Thelma Storey, Dorothy Stubbs, Secretary, Frances Wilhide, Martha Van Horn. No Picture: Bill Brower, Treasurer: Charles Chapman, Ruth Hauselman, David Marine, Ruth Scott, Marjorie Jane Shepard, Morton Taylor. One Himd-red Eight -M.. Bw-rw. Fu. 'VW ww' La-wir-u 5 1 32' STUDENT SENATE LEFT TO RIGHT, SENATORS X First Row: Russell Anness, Jimmy Banker, Frank Boyd, Ray Brown, Jim Cain, William Campbell, Vice President, Jane Chapman, Secretary. f Second Row: Margaret Cooper, Dick Crocker, Geofrey Curwen, Alma Mae Elam, Florence Finkleman, David Gerber, Sergant-at-Arms, Dell Halsey, June Herman. Third Row: Jeannette Hornback, Ernest Hudson, Kent Little, Dorothy McCabe, Joe Mokry, Robert Perry, President, Margaret Renner. Fourth Row: Dale Schulz, Virginia Shartle, Fred Stork, Bob Stultz, Treasurerg Margaret Weyman, Louise Wilson, Marjorie Winkelman. LEFT T0 RIGHT, ALTERNATES First Row: Jack Allen, Dorcas Bayley, Jeannette Bevis, Steve Botos, Bill Brower, Joe Canter, Bill Craig, Georgiana Freeman. Second Row: John Gillespie, Inez Goad, Allen Groves, Dick Grubbs, Betty Heck, Carl James, Mary Jurgensen, Alice Lewis. Third Row: Mildred Long, Betty McCandlish, Mary Louise Mayes, Gretchen Meehan, Mary Helen Mehl, Nesbitt Mitchell, Paul Montgomery, Edsell Peck. Fourth Row: David Raine, Elwood Ratlilf, Mathilda Reinartz, Gabe Sabo, Jane Sutton, Clara Taylor, Dennis Wolf. No Picture: Junior Ligett, A. R. Maupin, Ann Simpson, Jimmy Collins, Mary Schirm. One Hundred Nine SENIOR GIRLS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Olga Alexander, Margaret Ann Bailey, Frances Baker, Margaret Barton, Beverly Brown, Jane Chapman, Recording Secretary, Betty Lou Christman, President, Helen Corlton, Harriet Dole, President, Mary Dole, Treasurer, Esther Eckhart, Mary Fisher, Vice President, Margaret Flisher, Mary Forster. Second Row: Bessie Gentry, Ruth Gilbert, Edith Goodpaster, Ruth Hadley, Dell Halsey, Martha Hamm, Betty Jane Hankins, Ruby Hedger, Marion Jacot, Mary Jurgensen, Edna Lakaff, Corresponding Secretary, Lillian Lamb, Dorothy LeRoy, Winifred McMahon, Mary McLaughlin. Third Row: Ruth McVay, Gretchen Meehan, Ruth Meehan, Harriett Murphy, Helen Nein, Delores Nicely, Kathryn Nicklin, Myrtle Page, Claire Porter, Betty Portsmouth, Hilda Radabaugh, Mary Ritter, Gladys Rose, Sadie Schmidt. Fourth Row: Nellie Selby, Bernice Skinner, Ellen Stahl, Betty Jane Stringham, Ellen Tellis, Treasurer: Mary Jane Tranter, Esther Veidt, Geraldine VVeamer, Vice President, Janet Weber, Virginia Weyman, Kathryn Whittle, Forestine Williams, Recording Secretary, Louise Wilson, Marjorie Winkel- man, Corresponding Secretary. SENIOR BOYS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Carl Arend, Jimmy Banker, Vice President, Douglas Buxwell, Bill Campbell, Joseph Copp, Paul Day, Secretary, Frank Fanning, Harry Finkleman, Jack Graham, Wilbur Gregory, John Griggs. Second Row: Dick Grubbs, Howard Humphreys, Carl Jackson, Charles Kent, Lawrence Kenyon, Bob Kilburn, Louis Kish, David Lickert, Junior Ligett, Chester Linville, Jack Lloyd. Third Row: Jerry McLaughlin, Bob Masoner, Treasurer, A1 Myers, Ned Oglesby, Charles Palmer, Bob Perry, Charles Peters, Harold Pratt, Dix Riggs, Gerald Riley, President, Harold Riley. Fourth Row: Carl Robbins, Carl Schueller, Sergeant-at-Arms, Sylvester Shetter, Russell Stevens, Jack Stratton, Bob Stultz, Bob Sutton, Omer Taylor, David Thomas, Paul Turvey, James Zerby. No Picture: Bob Walters. ' One Hundred Ten JUNIOR GIRLS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Marjorie Arkill, Kathlcen Ashcraft, Mary Louise Balger, Recording Secretary: Virginia Barnard, Jean Blackie, Lois Dell Brate, Corresponding Secretary: Virginia Brown, Recording Secretary, Zilpha Cole, Lucille Davis, Dorothy Deardorff, Peggy Dodds, Mary Dohn, Treasurer: Gertrude Dugan, Mary Duhamel, Wilma Eldridge. Second Row: Jane Fink, Dorothy Fulmer, Miriam Harkrader, Lenora Hasselbach, Elizabeth Green- baum, Betty Heck, Jeanette Hornback. President, Dorothy Jewell, Mildred Johnson, Winifred Kiester, President, Suzanne Kish, Betty Kuhlman, Martha Lambert, Betty Leasure. ' Third Row: Margaret Long, Dorothy McCabe, Betty McCandlish, Audrey Mayes, Mary Helen Mehl, Virginia Miller, Martha Milligan, Treasurerg Ida Louise Mills, Corresponding Secretary, Dorothy Nicol, Ruth Ober, Katherine Osborne, Maxine Pugh, Mathilda Reinartz, Vice President: Frances Roberts. Fourth Row: Lois Schneider, Ruth Scott, Geneva Sears, Marguerite Shane, Virginia Shartle, Katherine Sherman, Vice President, Barbara Smith, Treva Smith, Charma Turner, Merle Ward, Susanne Ware, Catherine Warner, Ruth Wehr. No Picture: Kathryn Aera. JUNIOR BOYS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Jack Allen, Bill Brower, President, Bob Butts, Bill Craig, Tilmon Ellison, Wilbur Eggleston, Francis Frommer, Merritt Gambill. Second Row: Alfred Gardiner, David Gerber, President, John Hupka, Carl James, Dick Kent, Charles Knepshield, Secretary, Dick Leichty, Otto Long, Jr. Third Row: Kent Little, Tom McMurray, John Martindale, Vice Presidentg Marty Miller, James Maze, Robert Popp, Dan Rectanus, Frank Sprague. Fourth Row: Knapp Starling, Fred Stork. Treasurerg Andy Spisak, Morton Taylor. Emerson Wendt, Vice Presidentg Dick Wilmer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Junior Wise. No Picture: Wilbur Livzey, Louis McCandless. One Hundred Eleven SOPHOMORE GIRLS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Clara Adams, Eleanor Apple, Recording Secretary, Lucille Baird, Anita Beekman. Jessie Bennett, Jeannette Bevis, Jean Boggs, Betty Boyd, Ruth Boyer, Corresponding Secretary, Maxine Burkhardt, Mary Carter, Virginia Cole, Margaret Cooper, Mary Ellen Crim, Ella Marie Day, Mary Louise Dell, Margaret Elam, Anna Faulkner. Second Row: Martha Jane Finkbone, Georgiana Freeman, Mary Gerber, Vice President: Inez Goad. Erna Gonde, Marion Gross, Evelyn Guess, Evelyn Hasselbach, Mildred Hole, Clarice Horne. Vice President: Virginia Hovermale, Margaret Johns, Jeannette Johnson, Ruth Kelly, Elizabeth Kerschbaum, Dorothy Kiester, Thella Kling, Norma Jean Langsdon. Third Row: Sara Ann Lawler, Frances Jane Lefferson, Audrey Lenharr, Martha Linville, Ida Mae Long, Rubye Long, Helen Lowe, Dorothy Lyle, Mildred McCollister, Beulah McQuinn, Peggy Malony, President, Betty Maurer, Mary Kathryn Neese, Mary 0'Neill, Lucille Peak, Helen Radabaugh, Margaret Renner. Fourth Row: Emily Robinson, President, Eileen Russell, Treasurerg Mary Schirm, Treasurerg Margaret Shera, Thelma Sintz, Eleanor Stoddard, Thelma Storey, Ruth Stover, Dorothy Stubbs, Kathryn Swope. Betty Lou Timmons, Verna Trimble, Martha Van Horn, Alice May Van Sickle, Lucille Veidt, Barbara Vorhis, Corresponding Secretary: Margaret Weyman, Mary Wilkerson, Recording Secretary, No Picture: Luella Pratt, Milly Pickerell. SOPHOMORE BOYS' HI-Y LEFT T0 RIGHT First Row: LeRoy Bauer, Edward Blair, Frank Boyd, Raymond Brown, Hugh Bunn, Charles Chapman, Bill Corson, Bill Crawford. Second Row: Carl Davis, Clyde Davis, Don Forster, President: Knight Goodman, Secretary, Howard Griest, Vice President: Jerome Inwood. Third Row: Edward Kees, Jack Meeker, Charles Moon, Dick Moon, James Murphy, Bob Noles, David Raine. Fourth Row: Gordon Reed, Leo Reinartz, Dick Royse, Treasurerg Bill Schneider, Bud Strickland. No Picture: Ed Graham, Loren Hughes, Charles McLean, Sergeant-at-Arms, Elwood Ratliff, Dale Streitenberger, Bill Wroda. One Hundred Twelve COLORED GIRLS' HI-Y LEFT T0 RIGHT First RowiJcssie Bryant, Lucille Camp, Catherine Carter, Ida Cottrell, Mary Domineck, Mary Ecton, Jvlina Ferguson, Mildred Gates, Secretary, Leola Gregory. Second Row--Beatrice T-Iigdon, Delia Johnson, Julia Johnson, Sarah Jones, Louise Clark, Adviserg Ruby Mack, Assistant Secretary: Gladys Moore, Harriett Perkins, President, Lucy Ringer. Third Row-Orena Ross, Ethel Sampson, Dorothy Saunders, Bernice Shepard, Scilla Smith, Lillie Stringer, Juanita Webb, Cordelia Williamson, Treasurerg Alberta Wills, Geneva Winestock, Vice President. No PictureYAnnie Espy, Dorothy Howard, Magnolia Wincstock. COLORED BOYS' HI-Y LEFT TO RIGHT First RowfHampton Clark, Luther Collins, Vice President, Samuel Embry, Treasurer, George Henderson, Robert Howard, James Hunter, James Jennings. Second RowgSherman Kerley, Gerald Morgan, Secretary, Leonard Mullen, Israel Hughes, Adviser, Amos Ross, Sergoanbat-Arms, Elmer Scruggs, William Warfield. No Picture-Grant Strong, Presidcntg Vivian Washington. One Hzmdred Thirteen Q PTIKIST CONCILIUM HONORIS LEFT T0 RIGHT First Row: Kathleen Ashcraft, Margaret Bailey, Mary Louise Balger, Virginia Barnard, Geneva Basford, Lois Dell Brate, Dorothy Brelsfoard, Frances Brittain, Jessie Bryant, James Camp, Mildred Carter, Mary Martha Conley, Kathryn Cunningham. Second Row: Betty Edson, Jelina Ferguson, Frances Fowles, Grace Fullen, Alfred Gardiner, David Gerber, Edith Goodpaster, Martha Hamm, Miriam Harkrader, Ruth Hanselman, Betty Heck, Quaestorg Marion Jacot, Sarah Jones. Third Row: Charles Kent, Lawrence Kenyon, Suzanne Kish, Francis Kramer, Betty Kuhlman, Evelyn Levy, Alice Lewis, Winifred McMahon, Gretchen Meehan, Consul: Mary Jane Miller, Praetorg Bill Minton, Lictorg Nesbitt Mitchell, Harriett Murphy, Walter Neely. Fourth Row: Myrtle Nickell, Dorothy Nicol, Eileen Printy, Dan Rectanus, Mathilda Reinartz, Otto Robinson, Tom Sharkey, Scribag Bernice Skinner, Ellen Stahl, Susanne Ware, Thelma Watkins, Zoe Williams, Dick Wilmer. No Picture: Hazel Donathan, Ellen Gutshall, Lenora Hasselbach, Helen Long. The Concilium Honoris is composed of fifty-five students of Virgil and Cicero who are interested in a Wider knowledge of Latin than can be obtained in only class room study. The programs of the club are arranged by a standing committee whose chairman is Winifred McMahon. The programs include topics which are of interest to all students in Latin, for they are based on Mythology and Roman life, interspersed with dramatic sketches and games in Latin. The club has had one party-a Christmas partyg but its crowning event of the year is to be Latin Week. This is a week in which the club by means of posters, special programs, and exhibits will try to interest the entire school in Latin. The glorious climax will be a Roman Banquet for the club members. The club has been very successful during its first year of reestablishment and has already become one of the authorized clubs of the school under the splendid leader- ship of Miss McCray and Miss Roudebush. One Hundred Fourteen I lzz WQPTIKIST r.t..T'..1 ALUMNI 493' Q PTIKIST Honors and Prizes, 1933 The Honors have been arranged in the order of preferred groups. A student winning Honors in one group is ineligible to receive Honors in another, except in the groups won by contest and election. ELECTION CHARLES R. HOOK-Foundation in Citizenship: First Honor for Boys-315.00 ..., Merle E. Wendt First Honor for Girls-5515.00 .... Phyllys Fanning Second Honor for Boys-S10.00..Sam Farnsworth Second Honor for Girls-S10.00..Nancy J. Smith Honorable Mention ,.,,........,........ . Wylie Mitchell Honorable Mention ..,........,..., Dorothy E. Brooks Honorable Mention ,.,.......,............. Edward Dohn Honorable Mention ..,......,.,.... Juanita P. Ellison GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP-ALL GRADES CONSIDERED GEORGE M. VERITY-Foundation in Academic Course: First Honor for Boys-Gold Medal ............... ....... ,... . .,.................,..,,..,..,.... ..............,..... N 0 r man C. Nichols Second Honor for Boys-Silver Medal . ..... ......,.....,,.... S am Farnsworth First Honor for Girls--Gold Medal , ...,.,...........................,,.....,.....,..... ..... .,,,.,...........,....,...... 1 . Florence Sigel Second Honor for Girls-Silver Medal ,......... ......,. ,........ ......... . ,... . ,.... . , ........,.... D orothy Eleanor Brooks W. O. BARNITZ-Foundation in Commercial Course: First Honor-5510.00 ..,.. Dorothy Mae Wahlers Second Honor--35.00 .....,.... Elsie Pearl Morrison VANCE E. CRIBBS-Foundation in Industrial Course: First Honor-5510.00 ...,.....,...... James L. Turvey Second Honor-585.00 ..,............... Lewis E. Yoder SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP-FOUR YEARS OF WORK MRS. VERNA COMPTON RALSTON-Foundation in English: First Honor-510.00 ............,....,.... Frances Scott Second HonorfS5.00 .............,.. William C. Shera MARY STEWART WILLIAMSON-Foundation in Latin: First Honor--310.00 .. Mary Isabelle Augspurger Second Honor-55.00 , ......,,....... Virginia Delaney COLIN GARDNER, Jr.-Foundation in Mathematics: First Honor-Gold Medal .,......... Edward Dohn Second Honor-35.00 ..., ...,. M erle E. Wendt W. J. BECK-Foundation in Science: First HonorfS10.00 .,,,.....,.,,. Nancy Jane Smith Second Honor-35.00 .......,.,...... Catherine Gerber CLYDE HACKNEY-Foundation in Shorthand and Typing: First Honor-510.00 , ..... Dorothy Marie Lamson Second Honor--555.00 .,., Catherine W. Armitage SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP-THREE YEARS OF WORK I-I. W. NAEGELE1Foundation in History. First Honor-Gold Medal ...,....., Phyllys Fanning Second Honor-55.00 ..............,,.. George Conover BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB-Foundation in Business Training: First Honor-2510.00 .. Dorothy Marcella Yeager Second Honor-55.00 ..............,. Hazel Jane Byrd FRANK SIMON-Foundation in Music: First Honor-510.00 ..........,... William E. Storer Second Honor-35.00 ..,. Juanita Pauline Ellison MRS. GEORGE M. VERITY-Foundation in Home Economics: First Honor Cdividedj-85.00 .... Katherine Bohne Second Honor-35.00 ....... Ora Rose Davis 55.00 ........ Mary Frisch W. O. BARNITZ--Foundation in Industrial Arts: First Honor Cdividedl-55.00 ,. Harrison Burton Second Honor-55.00 ...............,.... Cortis Johnson 55.00 .,.. Thomas Haney SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPW-TWO YEARS OF WORK ERNESTINE E. ROUDEBUSH-Foundation in French: First Honor-510.00 .,.... Clementine H. Bolender Second Honor-85.00 .. .,...... Edith Dolores Denis ALTRUSA CLUB OF MIDDLETOWN-Foundation in Spanish: First Honor-310.00 . ...,....... Orville H. Edwards Second Honor-55.00 ........,... ,, ..,.. Bunell Miller MRS. E. C. WOODWARD-Foundation in Bible, Psychology and Economics: First Honor-310.00 ..........,....... Albert W. Miller Second Honor-55.00 .....,.....,.. Herschel Harshall JOHN KUNZ-Foundation in Art: First Honor-Oil Painting by the Donor ...........,.,......,,.,...,.., ..,......,....,..,... ..,.. M a rgaret Ellen Hayes Second Honor-Oil Painting by the Donor ....................,......................... ...,... M ary Lou Chestnut CONTESTS Z. W. RANCK-Foundation in Spelling. First Honor-310.00 .,..,.....,........... Max H. Bursk Second Honor-55.00 .......,.. Elizabeth Kauffman B. F. HARWITZ-Foundation in Public Speaking: First Honor-Set of Books, Lord's Beacon Lights of History ..,.....,.. ,............,... ,..... J a mes L. Turvey Second Honor-Set of Books, Carl Sandberg's Life of Lincoln ........,,...... .... , . Virginia Delaney SPECIAL HONORABLE MENTION General high rank in all subjects studied, but not quite high enough in any one to receive Honor in any special subject: Margaret Jane Mull, Wylie Mitchell, Paul Calaway Montgomery, Mabel Laura Long, Katherine Francis Alderton. One Hundred Szxteen Adrion, Ruth .,.,....... Ahlbrandt, Fredric .,... Alderton, Katherine Q PTIKXST The Class of 1933 Murphy's ...,.. Northwestern University At Home Alexander, John ...,..,... .................,....,..,,..,.. A rmco Alexander, Seburn ..... Anderson, Bob ......... University of Dayton Murphy's Andreotta, Bill ..,,.......... ....., U niversity of Cincinnati Armitage, Catherine ,...,, ....,....,...........,....... A t Home Augspurger, Mary I. .,... ...,....,...... O berlin College Bach, Marie ...,.,......, .... ,... . .,,.,. M arried Back, Henry .......,..,. .....,........,,..,..,.. A rmco Back, Wayne ............ Baehm, Katherine ,...... Bailey, Norma .......... Baker, Walter Banker, Roberta ...... Barker, Mary E. ..... . Barnes, Ruth ...,....,..... Barnett, Robert J. Bartolic, Mary ...,,.,... Bauer, Herbert ..,.. Baxter, Jane , ,........ Bayha, Kenneth ....,.. Beach, Gertrude .....,. Beilstein, Helen ,,..... Bender, Bob ..,....... Bender, Millie ,...... Bennett, Steve ...... Bierman, John ...... Blossom, Irvin .,.... Bogart, Doris . ,... . ,,.,,,. . Bohne, Katherine ........... Bolender, Clementine West Middletown At Home , ,..,,.,,..... At Home News Journal Whorley's Columbus, Ohio Married News Journal Inland Container , ,........,..,..... Married Judson College Antioch Lima, Ohio At Home Ohio State University Ohio State University Armco Middletown Armco Kresg'e's Holy Trinity Leo's Booker, Laurence ....... .. ..,.,. . A. Kr P. Borders, Elsie .....,.... ..,....,.....,.,...,,........,. M arried Bowman, Everett ..... ..........,.,.......,....,...,...,.. A rmco Boyd, Bruce .......,,., ....., U niversity of Cincinnati Bray, Bill .......,..,......, ......,.............,.,..,.. M iddletown Brelsford, Lucille , ....... ..,. N ew Elite Confectionery Brengelman, William ..... ........... ,...... . ,,.,..... A t Home Brooks, Dorothy .,..,.,,.. . ,.,. ....... M iami University Brooks, Paul ,.....,,.,.. ...... I nland Container Brown, Betty ..,.. Brown, Mary .,.,,..,., Burnett, Harry ...... Bursk, Max ...........,.. Burton, Harrison ,.... Byrd, Hazel .........,....... Campbell, Robert ..,. Capozzi, Joe .............. Carter, Gylisper ...... . ,,..., .,..,.... A t Home Kentucky Holbrook College Armco Wardlow-Thomas Shetter's Gough-Lamb's Armco At Home Catching, Virginia , .. . .. Married Caudill, Nora Lee .........,........,..,.............,.,..................,.......,.,........... At Home Chestnut, Mary Lou ...,................,.....................,..........,.........,..,..,......,. Armco Cintavy, Elizabeth ,...,.,... School of Nursing, N. Y. C.-Cumberland Hospital Clark, Frank ,...,,...,... ............,......,,..,,.........,..,.....,.................. P ost Graduate Cole, Rudell ........,.. Combs, Wilson .......,. Conk1in,'Mary Dell ..,.. Conn, Dick ,.............. Conover, George .,.... Craft, Stanley ....,..... Crawford, James ..... , Ortman-Stewart Kentucky . ,....,. Woolworth's Middletown ,. ..,. Miami University ,. ,..... .. ,,.. ....... , ..... A rmco . Muskingum College One Hundred Seventeen Q Creech, Gladys ........, Cretors, Charles ...,,.. Crout, Helen .......... Daly, William ...,, Daudt, Marcus ...A.. Davis, Gerald ..... Davis, Ora ..,,...,..,... Day, Mabel ...,.......,... DeBolt, Anna Mae ..... DeHaven, Cleo ,........,. Delaney, Virginia ,...... Dell, Frances .,...,...,,. Denis, Edith ..,....... Dillon, Frances ..... Doench, Thelma ,...,.. Dohn, Edward .,.... Domineck, Katie ..... Douglas, Marie ,.... Draut, Bob ........ Dunn, Elnora ........ Duvall, Frank .,..... Earhart, David .......,. Edwards, Orville ..,,..,. Edwards, Randall ..,.... Ellison, Juanita ....... Enright, Charles .. Enright, Richard .,... Fabing, Margaret ..... Fanning, Phyllys ...,. Farnsworth, Sam .... Ferguson, William ,,.... Figgins, Thurman ....... Fink, Clem .........,..... Fink, Richard , ...... Fisher, Harold ...... Fleming, Martha ....i. Forkner, Evelyn ...,.. Fouts, .Mary ............. Franklin, Violet ................ Frisch, Mary Louise ,.... Georgopoulos, Katherine Gerber, Catherine .,,...... Gibbs, Bob ,............... Glass, George ,. .,... , Gloyd, Colista ....... Gonde, Paul ......,...... Goodwin, Virgil .,.,... Gordon, Martin ..... Gray, Ruth ,...,.. Griiiin, Ella Mae ...., Grifiis, Carmen ..,.. Grimes, Bob ....., Hackel, Freda ...... Hackel, Ruth ......,. Hagan, Robert Halsey, Lucille ,.... Hamilton, Dick Haney, Thomas .... Harpring, Helen ....., Hartsock, Gerald ..... Hayes, Bill ......,..... Hayes, Margaret ,..,..,.. Heffner, Ella Mae ....., Heffner, Joseph ...,.,,. Heller, Leroy .,,..... Helm, Richard ....., PTIKIST Murphy's Superior Auto Company Crystal Tissue Middletown Daudt's Grocery Mayer's Meat Market Post Graduate ,.. ................ Middletown At Home Married Mt. St. Joseph-on-the-Ohio Miami University Middletown Hospital .. Middletown Hospital At Home .. Dohn's Hardware Lincoln Hospital Married . .,,...,...,......,.. Armco , .,......,....,.......,. Middletown Shartle's Machine Shop Blue Ball Miami Middletown City Building Middletown Middletown Crystal Tissue Ohio State University Poasttown Fisk University News Journal Bakery Gardner-Harvey Gordon Married At Home Montgomery Ward Middletown Ross's At Home Holy Trinity Gordon Denison University South America People's Meat Market West Middletown Miami University At Home P. Lorillard Ohio State University Middletown Nurses' Training Nurses' Training Armco Kitchen-Sheets . ,... ,.,.,........... A rmco Smith's Mill St. Joseph's Infirmary Mt. Healthy ,. .,,.,.,.....,.,,...........,.., Middletown Holy Trinity Business School At Home Armco Armco Dayton, Ohio One Hzmdoed Eighteen Hess, Anna Rue ..... Hess, Paul ...,............., Hockman, Robert ...... Hogan, Thomas ....., Holmes, Robert ....,.... Hornback, Bernice .,.... Howard, Taylor ..,..,.. Hunt, Bessie .......,.. Ingle, Virtue ...,.... Ingram, Charles ,,.,. Isaacs, Wavil ......,.,4.... Ismeurt, Richard ....,.. Jacoby, William ,.... James, Hazel ....,. Jenkins, Charles .,... Johnson, Cortis ...., Johnson, Henry ....,. Johnson, Laura ,...... Johnson, Helen , .,.... .. Jones, Elaine ...,.,,..,......... Jones, Mary Frances Jones, Ruby ......,.,,,....,. J orden, Fred .............. Joslyn, Thomas .......... Kalnai, Helen ., ..,...... . Kauffman, Elizabeth . Keller, Frances ,,,. Kiesewetter, John .,... Kimball, Jean ......... Kittel, Gertrude ,. ,.,.. Klamo, John ,............. Knepshield, Harold Knight, Mary Louise ,....., Kramer, Charles ..,.,..,.., Kramer, Raymond .,., Lakaff, Evelyn ,.., . .,., . Lamphier, Omer ........ Lamson, Dorothy , ..,. . Lawson, Artie Lou ..., Leary, Louise , ...,..... .. Lee, Lucy ...,...,....,... Lewis, David ...,..,..,,... Lindsay, Eula Mae ....,.,. Lloyd, Martha Louise Long, Carl ..,.,...,....,....... Long, Fred .......... ,. .,.. . Long, Mabel , ...,. .. Lowe, Herman .,.,. Lowe, James ........ Lowe, Russell , ..,. . Lowe, Willard ,.... Lyle, Christine .....,.... McCabe, Bill ...,........,. McCandless, Florence McCullough, Marjorie McIntosh, Fred .....,.... McMurray, Dorothy .. McNabb, Herbert .,.... Mack, Lucille ..........., Marshall, Herschel ..., Mattson, Alma .......,.. Millan, Bob ,. .,,...,,., . Miller, Albert .,,... Miller, Bunell ..,.,. Miller, Glenn ...... Miller, Hugh ....... PTIKXST Murphy's Hess' Grocery Sorg Paper Company Armco Graduate Telephone' Exchange At Home Ohio Harding Jones Company Middletown At Home . Kistner's Green Kr Brock Middletown Middletown .. Indiana Armco Middletown Lawrence Bag At Home At Home At Home 'm iviiaiiii' 'University , ..,,.,.... Middletown , ....... Middletown Parrot At Home ..... Dixie Garage Holy Trinity Woolworth's John Schwartz Grocery Paramount Holy Trinity Armco Middletown Post Graduate , Temple's Gardner Richardson Inland Container The John Ross Store California University Tuskegee Institution Murphy's Armco Mayer's Meat Market Miami University . ..,. Armco Armco Maple Park Dairy At Home Armco At Home At Home At Home Murphy's 's Grocery At Home Holman's At Home Exeter Academy Middletown At Home University of Cincinnati Gordon One Hundred Nineteen MilIs, Earl ,............ Mills, Mary Lou .,,.. Minnix, Hallie ...... Mitchell, Wylie .....,.. Mittenholzer, Ed ........ Montgomery, Lola ..,.. Montgomery, Paul ..... Montville, Alfred ..,.,.. Moore, Ophilia ,..,...... Moore, Frederick .,.... Morgan, Allan ,........ Morgan, Lloyd ......... Morris, Rose Ellen ...... Morrison, Elsie ....... Mull, Jane .........,.. Mulligan, Bess ....,.., Murphy, Oudra ....... Nave, Minnie ....... Neese, Miriam ...... Nicely, Althea . ,..,. Nichols, Norman ...,.. Patterson, Fred .,.,., Phibbs, Alice ....,....,. Pippert, Elinor ........... Portsmouth, Mary .,.,.. Powell, Henry ......... Price, Florence ....... Pruitt, Thelma .... Puthoff, Leroy ....,,..... Quinn, Edward ,..,...... Rabinovitz, Hortense , Ransom, Gertrude ..,,. Reed, Mary .,...,..,,...,.. 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Prnixsr Mercy Hospital Nurses' Training Armco Middletown Riggs Funeral Parlor Middletown Hospital Miami University At Home Temple's Delicatessen Armco Hamilton Business School University of Cincinnati Armco Miami Jacobs College P. Lorillard Business School At Home Armco Miami University Armco Hampton Institute Los Angeles Gardner Richardson Middletown Hospital At Home ,... Ohio State University Strand Green Frog , ...... Middletown Armco Post Graduate Orchestra Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. Married ,.,.,.,... ......,.... M iami University Shartle's Machine Shop Bevis' Engineering Miss Fulton's Dancing School Paramount Sweet Shop At Home Married At Home Dixie News .Q CALENDAR QCo1Ltimced from Page One Hundred Fourj 6 Cost of book increases, money decreases. All happens on bank day. 7 Mr. Miller becomes teacher as first Social Science class meets. 8 Harwitz orators selected. 9 Committees chosen for the Senior Prom and Banquet. 13 Middletonians. History preliminary exams. 14- I am Robert Burns Knot a Fugitive from a Chain Gangl in 104. 15 206 wins home room basketball championship. 16 Mrs. Cribbs encourages Senior girls to marry and not seek a career. 19 Dear old book goes to press! Now what will we do with ourselves? One H7,l,7l,d7'0d Twenty-one A Time To Build Strong Body and Mind, In Sports Great Pleasure And Health We Find. Athletics , - W- -V --- -W - x e PTIKIST ELMO LINGREL, Football Coach Coach Lingrel is indeed one of the best liked members of our faculty. Although his tutelage pertains almost wholly to the fellows, he is ad- mired and respected by both boys and girls. On the football field or in the gym the boys look to Coach Lingrel for instruction with utmost con- fidence in his ability. His perseverance is a splendid example for M. H. S. students to follow, as is shown by the manner in which he has developed a winning team from inexperienced material. The splendid foot- ball record in the last few years is indeed a fine tribute to our popular physical director, Coach Elmo Lingrel. ROYNER C. GREENE, Basketball Coach Coach Greene is rapidly coming into promi- nence as an important member of our faculty. Although his chief efforts were directed to the development of our basketball team, he proved to be a great aid to Lingrel as assistant football coach. This year Coach Greene was forced to build up almost a whole new basketball team. Although our team was defeated several times, it stopped many tough opponents, finishing the season with a record of nine wins and six defeats. Of course, the success of the Middie quintet was founded on the capable instruction of Coach Greene, along with cooperation of the players and the student body. JOHN F. WINKELMAN, Faculty Athletic Manager Mr. Winkelman holds a most essential position on the Athletic Board. His job is of immense importance to the general success of the team. Mr. Winkelman has full charge of the football field, Minute Men, the gymnasium, expenses, and many other important jobs. Although his work does not receive as much recognition as some others, it is most essential and is always done in a dependable and efficient manner. The quality of sportsmanship and the courteous manner in which the games are staged can be accredited to the faithful service of Mr. Winkelman, One Hfzmzdred Twenty-four Q PTIKIST STUDENT MANAGERS Dix Rrccs EDWIN BLAIR LAWRENCE KENYON KENT LITTLE WILBUR GREGORY This year the work of the student managers was distributed among five fellows in order that no one fellow would be overburdened with work. Q V Dix Riggs was the only veteran manager. Working with his two associates, Lawrence Kenyon and Wilbur Gregory, he kept the football equipment and the squads in good condition. Edwin Blair and Kent Little managed the basketball equipment and squads in like manner. ' These five boys deserve much credit for their dependable and efficient care of our athletes. Although they are the unsung heroes of the athletic world, their work is almost as hard as that of the best football or basketball player. They relieved our coaches of much of their worries by taking excellent care of the athletic equipment. Our managers were always willing to give a helping hand in' case of an injury to one of our players. They were well liked by the athletes due to their efficient service. They were at practice regularly and always stayed there until all of the players had goneg however, they did not complain and always did their work willingly. M. H. S. appreciates such faithful service and compliments these boys on their contribution to the success of the Middies in the athletic world. AJ f I J 'vv'1'4'X f 7' may-M.. -:TV ff ' .LP-Ggz 47 f l X , 64. 1 fi f.f,4,, Mfg, ,71ff,, We M24 KM 13 M! M5044 WMA One H mzdred Twenty-ive C I Q PTIKIST Harry Finkelman, Tackle, Captain Schmaltz was one of the hard-hitting line- men on the Middie team. His peppy leadership was always a source of encouragement to our fellows. Harry was the aggressor on every play and usually outcharged his opponent. He was handicapped by a bad knee but this seemed to bother him little as he was always in the thick of the scrimmage. Harry's stellar defensive work accounts for the fact that few gains were made over him. On the offense his playing could always be noted, as the Middie ball carriers had little trouble finding a hole through Harry's side of the line. Schmaltz played exceptionally well against our toughest opponents, Springfield and Portsmouth. Omer Taylor, Half -back Omer was the only veteran in the Middie backfield and always gave a good account of him- self in practice or in a game. Although he played half-back, he called the signals and his field gen- eralship greatly aided our team in defeating our opponents. Tate was the keyman in the Middie double wingback offense, and he proved himself a capable performer at this position. Taylor's defensive ability and ball-carrying prowess made him a threat to our opponents. He excelled in punting and his long spirals were a big asset to our team. V . 2 f ' ' l , I V ' I .J A . r r I1 fi l A -...-ffl je, fav K! ni X a 1' ,W ii . 1 L 'Q if , 7 V. ' i X- f 1 1 .'i ' ' Y Elmoyllawkins, End V Xp Although this was Elmo's first year on the varsity, he played a good, consistent game at left end. Crash distinguished himself by his hard blocking on offensive. This was one of the main reasons our backs could make big gains around his side of the line. He was a Wildcat on defense and few gains were made around hiseend. His long, lanky legs enabled him to cover a soaring punt with great ease. One H undred Tw enty-sm Q PTIKIST Gerald Riley, End Riley is the popular veteran who held down right end so well this year. Gerald was the key- man of the deceptive forward lateral by which we made large gains especially in the Hamilton and Springfield games. His skill in snaring passes made him a threat against all our foes. His quick thinking aided him greatly in every crisis. Gerald's playing in the Roosevelt game was out- standing, but he could always be counted on for a bang-up performance. Frank Fanning, Guard Butch was one of our hardest workers this year. He was switched from the line to the backfield in order to be a blocking half: however, injuries forced him out of playing early in the season. Butch never gave up and came back better than ever to play an exceedingly good game at guard against Hamilton. He certainly proved his worth and we admire him for deliver- ing the goods. V f r ' ' , X X L - , . 1- A ',' ' .- ' f 1 5 jc-gf 1. J J . c- ' X W ' l X- ' Louie Baehm, Tackle Louie is the big, silent man that performed so capably at left tackle. Being one of the heftiest men on the squad, he used his weight to good advantage. He was a tower of defense due to his steady playing. Louie got his share of tackles every game and showed up well on the offense. He is to be commended' for his willing obedience and faithful service. Emerson Wendt, Guard Emmy was the only underclassman on the line this year, but he played like a veteran. His ability to pull out on the offense made him a capable man to lead' a play. As a roving center, he backed' up his side of the line very effectively. Emmy will be back next year and will be of great help to Coach Lingrel in building another team. i, , I, V fl One Hundred Twenty-seven 2 J VJ! 1 1 M K if .il PTIKIST sJ I 4 fis l,LLf'! :7L'i fiiH X141 . ,f 'A' lu! by-EQ f'i,,,.,, -,,,y,L Bob Roberts, F ull-back f ainnyr, Bob Roberts was that stocky fellow who was always in there driving for all he was wort Ba-Bus was a consistent ground gainer and : than one opponent. His blocking was hard a fast. Those who journeyed to Portsmouth wil remember' the fight Mack put up while facing t e Trojans of that city. Bob was also a good pla e kicker and booted many points for M. H. S. . a deceptive way of running which fooled m I Bob Masoner, Center Bob was the iron man of the 34 squad. ITA established the record of playing every minute of every game. He was extremely versatile and had the ability to play almost any position on the line. Mas was one of the most consistent, pounding centers M. H. S. has ever had. His passing was accurate, blocking excellent, and his tackling all that could be asked for. He exempli- Hed that old Middie do or die spirit and was continually in there fighting for all he was worth. fveywifwr J Jimmy Collins, Half-back W Z '7 Jim didn't get his chance till the latter p of the year but when he did, he certainly e through with the goods. He developed into ne of the hardest playing backs of the squad. His driving and blocking helped materially in the Shelbyville game. He excelled in leaving the ground to take out an opponent and could be depended upon to get his man. Dick Grubbs, Guard Dick was one of the gamest fellows ever to don a Middie uniform. He was called upon to take Carter's place in the Springfield game and re- sponded nobly although he had been out all week with a badly sprained wrist. He was always in there fighting hard, blocking, tackling, and inter- cepting passes. Stew was dependable and always gave a good account of himself. Although usually outweighed, he repeatedly outplayed his man and deserves a place on the honor roll of M. H. S. Guards. I 1, One H zmdred Tw enty-eight 39.3 Q PTIKIST Tom LaFayette, End Frog was one of our quick-smashing and hard-driving ends. When he was in the game, he always proved to be stiff opposition to the opponents. In this position he caught many passes, and gained much yardage for M. H. S. His foremost quality was his indomitable fighting spirit, and he gave more than one opponent some- thing to remember him by. Tom was outstanding for his good sportsmanship and the encourage- ment he gave to his fellow team members. Paul Day, Center In spite of the fact that this was Day's first ycar as a regular, he played like a veteran. He was a great charger on both defense and offense and was forever putting spirit into the Middie players. Day was usually in the midst of things, and when it came time to untangle, he was right on the bottom. He could always be counted on to do his part in scrimmage or in games. Paul Ballard, Quarter-back Bouldernose , another of our regulars, played both the half-back and quarter-baek positions according to the need. His hard' tackling, efiicient punting, and ability to run with the ball did much in aiding the Middies to gain victories. He was a good passer as well as receiver and on several occasions turned in some good punting. Many times he would get away from would-be tacklers by his efficient footwork. Byard Kelly, Half-hack Byard Kelly was one of our plucky half-backs who could' be depended upon at all times to go into the game and fight for all he was worth. Kelly did not have many opportunities to show his ability, but he was always trying hard. M. H. S. admires such members of the squad. One H undred Twenty-nine mixsr Mack Langster, Quarter-back Mack was a diminutive quarter-back of the Middie eleven. Mack excelled in passing and his long spirals into the waiting arms of an end or a back played a major part in the Middie offense. Mack could always be counted on to do his share of ground gaining, and he ran the team in com- mendable style although this was his first year as regular quarter-back. Fred Chapta, Quarter-back fno picturej Babs was the hard luck boy of this year's squad. Giving up all other activities for three years, he devoted all his spare time to football. He developed into one of the best all around backs of the squad and was slated for an almost sure position in the backfield. He injured his knee and was compelled to give up one of his fondest ambitions. Middletown High School is glad to honor such a member of the squad. Bob Gates, Half-back Wildcat was one of those hard-hitting, driv- ing Middie backs who toted the ball over the line for those precious points. Bob had a deceptive run which made him hard to tackle. Being very fast, he outdistanced. more than one opponent. In the Roosevelt game and the Hamilton game he was the outstanding star, and his work in the other games is to be commended. When the going was the toughest, he played the hardest and could always be counted upon for some badly needed yardage. , Bob Howard, End Long as the fellows called him, was the lanky end who delighted in smearing our enemies for big losses. He was one of our hardest hitters and- as many of our opponents agree, he made his pressure felt in more ways than one. Besides being a stellar defensive player he was an expert pass receiver. When a pass was sent his way he could be relied upon to snare it.' One H undred Thirty Q PTIKIST Glenn Lyons, End This was Tiger's first year on the varsity squad and he developed into one of the most promising iiankmen. He had many merits as an end such as aggressivenes, shiftiness, and effect- iveness. Although he seldom had the opportunity to demonstrate his wares, his determined efforts made him one of our best utility men. He always showed up at practice and never failed to show his indomitable spirit. 1 f' . n f A.,4 f rf, fxjfyf' ' Kal 6 C5 Lorenzo Carter, Guari f f 5 L L 0,6 X This was Carter's second year on the varsity and his powerful strength greatly aided our team. Being one of the heaviest men on the squad, he was practically immovable from his position, which made him a valuable lineman, onthudefense. 'In spite of his weight he was one of the shiftiest guards on the field. Lorenzo was seriously injured in the Springfield game, and his loss hampered the success of the Middies considerably. Carl Robbins, Tackle Here is another of our big men on the squad. This hefty tackle stopped many of-tackle drives of our opponents. His persistence made him a well-liked member of the team. Although he was never spectacular, he always didn his share of the work. His weight aided him greatly in blocking the enemy's drive, and he was always able to take his man out on the offense. Amos Ross, Tackle Mase was another member of the squad who played two positions. When Coach needed a re- enforcement in a tackle position Mose filled it cap-ably. Many times he was called upon to go in at fullback. He backed up the line in great style. Whatever he played he put up a good battle, for which he is to be praised. I 'V tif X foyi Q -yy H A X One Hundred Thirty-one PTIKXST Tilmon Ellison, Guard Although this was Ellison's first year on the squad, he made a very good showing. He was a hard driving guard on offense and defense, and his ability to submarine under the opponents' line and stop the ball-carrier was praiseworthy. He was constantly keeping up a line of chatter to uphold the players' spir' end was well liked by everyone on W ood lo' next year, Ellison. X Q W Srrwglt Paul Lepplch Guard Paul was another of our ard-hitting guards. He was always barging straight forward and breaking up the opponents' interference. On of- fense he would pull out of the line and always get his man. He was a good sport and always out for practice, rain or shine. We hope our future players will have his drive and spirit. 4 N 4 1 I UA-Q Ca'VlfYL ' it ,lim Waldeck, Tackle A-I Jim was another 5 of our seniors out for the team. We d'idn't get much chance to see what he could do, but we know he had it in him. He was one of those crashing tackles who really lived up to his name and' got his man. His lack of weight was a great handicap, but he made up for it by his fast chargin and hard driving. we ic if so, ,Carl Jackson, Tackle Stonewall was one of our large tackles who could be depended upon at all times to go in and bolster up his side of the line. He would charge in close and hard, and get the tackle before the runner had a good start. He was constantly pepping up the other players and keeping them all driving in toward the ball. ' NAQMQD One H undred Thirty-two PTIKIST 4 . E I 'x A Qqxwd I A I Hg, X Mb ,. H ff x YL vq xx xx ,f 1 Rky X KJV 5 1 i V -1 I f 'L 5, .mmm One Hmldred Thwty-three Q PTIKIST FOOTBALL VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT First Row tsittinp: on the groundjz Lorenzo Carter, Paul Leppich, Dick Grubbs, Gerald Riley, Louie Baehm, Paul Day. Second Row: Coach Lingrel, Bob Howard, Mack Langster, Emerson Wendt, Bob Masoner, Harry Finkelman, Bob Roberts. Third Row: Elmo Hawkins, Amos Ross, Bob Gates, Byard Kelly, Jim Waldeck, Tom LaFayette, Carl Jackson. Fourth Row: Frank Fanning, Omer Taylor, Carl Robbins, Howard Humphreys, Paul Ballard, Jimmy Collins, Tilmon Ellison, Glenn Lyons. This is the squad that represented M. H. S. on the gridiron this season. Although only about sixteen members of this squad played regularly, much credit must be given to the other eleven for their untiring efforts. The fine record of this yearis team must be accredited to every member of this squad who gave his best, night after night, to the development of a strong team. Although there are two fellows still eligible for further participation in high school athletics, the remainder of this group, having established an enviable record in football, graduate this spring. One Hzmdred Thirty-four Q PTIKIST FOOTBALL RESERVES LEFT TO RIGHT First Row isitting on the groundlz Francis Wheeler, Bill Wroda, Al Huffman, Don Forster, Knapp Starling, Bob Popp, Andy Spizak. Second Row: Jimmy Ashcraft, Francis Frommer, Frank Montgomery, Clyde Bowlin, Bill Brower, Louie McCandIess, John Martindale, Bud Anness, Jim Maze. Third Row: Coach Greene, Jack Reuter, Garwood Wells, Mack Long, Tom Davis, Paul Galeese, Bob McGui'f, Merville Buckingham, Gabe Sabo, Kenny Kiester. Fourth Row: George Root, Otto Long, Bob Noles, Joe Ballard, A. R. Maupin, Alan Fanning, Charles Knepshield. For the immediate development of future football teams, it was decided to have a separate squad for the reserves. These fellows had their own schedule, but practiced with the varsity and learned the opposing team's plays to work against the first team. All these boys will he back, and from these M. H. S. will be represented next year. SCHEDULE M. H. S. Opponents lVlcGulfey --.- .---,4 1 9 0 Wyoming 4--, --4- - -A 6 19 Franklin .,...,...,...,.,.,....,,... 0 Miami Military Institute ---- 7 7 X One Hundred Thirty-five 2 Pmfxsr M. H. S. Football Record 1933 M. H. S. Opponents Roger Bacon ...,,. ,.,... 1 3 7 Portsmouth ...A.. . . 0 6 Roosevelt ,.......,..,..... ..... . 25 6 Shortridge, Indiana ...... ...... 2 7 0 Springfield .. ..,........ 0 28 Shelbyville, Indiana ...... ...... 3 8 7 Piqua .. . .. .............. 25 0 Hamilton .,...., ,..,.. 1 9 7 147 61 ROGER BACON The Middie football team opened the season by defeating Roger Bacon 13 to 7 under a blazing sun. Although the blocking and tackling were shoddy, the brilliant forward pass attack was responsible for the Middie victory. The two touchdowns were made through the line by Taylor and Gates after the ball had been advanced far down the gridiron by long spirals from Langster to Howard, Riley, and Taylor. The Middie team played very well considering the heat and the fact that this was the first game of the season. PORTSMOUTH Middie fans who traveled to the Portsmouth night game witnessed what was probably the best game of the year. After fighting on even terms throughout the game, Portsmouth scored a heartbreaking touchdown in the last two minutes of play to Win the game, 6 to 0. The fighting Middies lost scoring chances in the first and third quarters by fumbles. Our line showed up exceptionally well with Finkelman, Riley, and Masoner being outstanding. The blocking and tackling of the whole team was vastly improved even though our players were greatly outweighed. ROOSEVELT On the following Saturday the Middie machine trounced the highly-touted Roose- Velt team from Dayton, 25 to 6. The Middies used an entirely diierent style of offense and completely baffled the Roosevelt eleven. The Middies' double wing-back offense worked exceptionally well and all four touchdowns were made by long gains through the line. The line continued to hold steadfast on the defense, holding the opponents to few gains. Owe Hundred Thirty-six 2 PTIKIST SHORTRIDGE, INDIANA Shortridge, Indiana, was the Middies' next victim by the score of 27 to 0. Coming from Indianapolis with a fine record, the Shortridge team was entirely outclassed by Middletown. The double wing-back odense worked smoothly and the Middie backs found little difficulty in crashing the line or circling the ends. Again the defense excelled, holding the Shortridge eleven scoreless. The game was featured by many long jaunts down the Held by the Middie backs behind perfect interference. SPRINGFIELD The next road trip carried the Middies to Springfield to play under the lights of Wittenberg stadium. Here they met with their second defeat of the season. At the start of the game it looked as if they were off to another victory, but the reserve strength and overwhelming weight of the Springfield team told on our much lighter team. The Reapers plunged and passed their way to a 28 to 0 victory. Despite the score it was one of the best games of the season and the large following of loyal Middie fans was not disappointed at our te-am's showing. After winning the Middletown game, the Springfield team completed the season by winning the state honors. We should be proud of the good showing our boys made against the State Champions. SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA After the hectic Springiield battle, the Middies took their revenge out on Shelby- ville, Indiana, trimming them 38 to 7. Although the team was rather tired, the boys demonstrated their ability to take it in this game. Shelbyville could not cope with the Purple and White offense and our backs ran rough-shod all over the field. Again the aerial work proved successful as most of the Middie scores were made by the aerial route via Langster to Taylor. Shelbyville failed to penetrate the stalwart Middie defense until the last quarter when they made a touchdown by way of several passes. Further attempts of Shelbyville were stopped dead at the line. PIQUA Still smarting from the Springfield defeat, the Middies walloped Piqua 25 to O at Piqua. It was a cold, wet day but the fans were kept yelling by the remarkable playing of the Middie eleven. In the first four minutes, M. H. S. pushed over a touchdown. Taylor was the big gun in the Middie offense, making three touchdowns. Although the Piqua backfield was considered first-rate, they made little headway against our impreg- nable line. Working together as one unit, the team functioned admirably. HAMILTON The Middie grid machine wound up a successful campaign by trouncing their closest rival, Hamilton, to the tune of 19 to 7. The battle was waged at Miami University Stadium at Oxford. Gates starred for the Middies, ripping off several long runs which resulted in two touchdowns. The famed Middie forward late-ral completely caught the Hamilton team off balance several times which gave the Middies several long gains, The Big Blue offense was held in check throughout the game until a pass, Mason to Schantz, resulted in a touchdown and an extra point from placement by Schantz. This was the third consecutive victory in football for Middletown over Hamilton since football relations were renewed. One Hundred Thirty seven a l 4 5 l i l 2 i l l s Q 5 5 5 E r 5 l Q 2 2 . l 3 i . 5 5 i s I . I l W Q PTIKIST Bob Doughman, Forward Bob was a newcomer to the ranks of the Middies this year. He fought his way up from the reserves to a place on the varsity. Despite his small stature he gave his opponents a hard battle in every game. He was very consistent on ofense, as his record shows that he led the team in scoring this season with 90 points. He was a good defen- sive man, and despite any odds he would always have the old Middletown spirit. He will be back next year and we look for great things from him. Sol Back, Center Sol Back was one of the veterans on this year's team. He played his usual good game all through the season. He pulled the team out of many bad predicaments by coming through with several one-hand shots. He was the runner-up for scoring honors by scoring 73 points. His defensive record also shows up very well. This ended three years of participation on the Middie team. He has given all he could in these years and has gained a good record. Mack Long, Forward Mack was the sophomore star of the Middie squad. He advanced to the first team early in the season and soon made it evident that he meant to stay there. He was a high scorer and always played a nice fioor game. He worked well with Doughman at forward and he was instrumental in many of the plays which resulted in a field goal. Mack was little but mighty and dangerous at all times. He was a south paw and his oppon- ents were baHied at the ease with which he drib- bled around them and sent the ball spinning through the hoop. With two more years of coach- ing and playing he should make a name for him- self in the roster of M. H. S. basketball players. Otto Robinson, Guard Otto started playing on the first team about mid-season and seemed to furnish the necessary spark which enabled the team to end the season with an enviable record. He played guard and was valuable as a rebounder. When the oppon- ents shot at the basket, Otto could be- counted on to come out of the mixup with the ball. His Hoor game was one cf the best and his accurate eye on lc'-ng shots boosted the score. He could bring the ball down the fioor with uncanny skill and very few of his passes were intercepted. He is a junior this year, and should go places next season. One H mzdred Thwty-eight 7fT0PrxMxsT Charles Weidner, Center Charley was the tallest man on the squad and contributed much to our record by ob- talining the ball on a tip-off. Although Charley did. not play in every game, he always didl his share of the work in practice. His odensive ability was founded on his determined effort to play his position. Charley has been out for bas- ketball all three years and has immensely helped the development of our team. Bob Gates, Guard fno picturej Wildcat is another of the Middie fighting guards. His play was brilliant on both offense and defense, and he always came through with several points. He is a dead' shot when it comes to long ones and many times he has thrilled the fans when he sent the ball zipping through the hoop at the time the team most needed them. Bob is exceptionally fast and once he gets open, there is no stopping him. This season concluded his colorful career in M. H. S. athletics. Martin Miller, Forward Marty was a scrappy little forward who always played an excellent game. He was a fast dribbler and an accurate passer and it took a mighty fast guard to keep up with him. He was the rough and tumble type and always could be counted upon to intercept his share of the enemy's passes. Emerson Wendt, Guard Emmy is a dependable and steady player and while in the game he always put pep into the team. He always did a great job of rebound- ing the ball from the banking board' and held his man to few points. He is the last of the famous Wendt family and has done well in hold- ing up the laurels of the Wendts. He played a clean, steady game and, although he is hefty, he was very agile on the court. Emmy will return to the hardwood next year to continue his stellar playing. Amos Ross, Guard Mose was a veteran guard and played his usual hard game. His specialty was bringing the ball down the floor. He had a peculiar weave which bafiied' his opponent and thus made it pos- sible for t'Mose to get ahead of his man. He was one of our best defensive players and always held his opposing forward to few points. Mose was well liked by the squad and his being in the game steadied the team considerably when the going was the hardest. He always accounted for several baskets and he always chalked up several points by his beautifully arched shots. fl if-f.g.ff1i-fall? . eyye I U4 t I ,Q One Hundred Thirty-nine Q Pmusr M. H. S. BASKETBALL SQUAD LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Bob Doughman, Mack Long, Amos Ross, Emerson Wendt, Sol Back, Marty Miller, Otto Robinson, Charles Weidner. Second Row: Fred Ridge, Ray Brown. Clyde Bowlin, Tilmon Ellison, James Maze, Don Forster, Bill Wroda, Bud Anness. Third Row: Coach Greene, Edwin Blair, Manager: Jack Brelsford, Garwood Wells, Leo Reinartz, Alan Fanning, A. R. Maupin, Kent Little, Managerg Coach Limzrel. Middletown High School had a better court record this year than we have had for several years. During the hot campaign, our players chalked up nine victories and fell below the ledger in six games. But win or lose, our boys always displayed that M. H. S. sportsmanship of which we are justly proud. Each member of the squad contributed much to the fine record of our school in basketball. SOUTHWESTERN TOURNAMENT This year the tournament was held in the University of Cincinnati Gym. M. H. S. played Withrow in the lirst bracket and easily disposed of that team by the score of 35 to 17. Middletown played exceptionally well in this game and the outcome was never in doubt. Doughman was high-point man with 12 points, and Long made four goals. The whole Middie team performed brilliantly in this tussle. Middletowrfs hopes hit a snag when our team stacked up against Purcell in the next contest. After a bitter conflict, Purcell topped us 25 to 21. Purcell put up a splendid battle although the Middie tive did not play as well as against Withrowg however, Middletown has just cause for praising their representatives in the tournament. One Hundred Forty I Q PTIKIST RESERVES Left to Right: Fred Ridge, Ray Brown, James Maze, Don Forster, Bill VVroda, Clyde Bowlin, Tilmon Ellison, Bud Anness. These boys will compose the varsity basketball squad in the next two years. Through their untiring efforts, they conditioned the first team for Class A competi- tion. In practice this squad is well drilled in fundamentals and they demonstrate their wares in preliminary games with the second teams of other schools. This year the reserves defeated seven of their opponents and lost six games. The reserves practice strenuously under the watchful eye of Coach Greene and much is expected of them next year. M. H. S. Reserves Opponents Franklin ..-.---- .-..--..- . 23 12 Fairview ------. --..--. 3 2 4 Lebanon .........., .....,., 2 0 Western Hills .-..-- -4-1.V- 1 6 11 Roosevelt ------..-- -.--.... 1 4- 18 Norwood ----..- ---..-- 1 114 16 Wyoming ..-... -----.-- 1 4 17 lVlcKinley ...--- ---4- 3 1 10 Hamilton ---.------ -.-.-..- 2 6 19 Springfield -.---- .---..- 2 7 9 Waynesville - -.--. 32 13 ..,. Hamilton ....-- -.-.--.- 1 1 19 Total ---.- ...---- 2 72 186 One H zmdred Forty-one Q PTIKIST M.'H. S. Basketball Record 1933-1934 FRANKLIN After several weeks of strenuous practice, the Middie court team opened its cam- paign against our neighbor, Franklin. The veteran Franklin team played a superior brand of ball and defeated our team 15 to 13. Coach Greene could not get the right combination in there and the boys could not seem to get going. This was the first time the cagers had played together and their team work was not up to par on the offense. FAIRVIEW After a week of hard drilling in fundamentals, a rejuvenated Middie team came out on the iioor for the Fairview game. The combination worked well and the Middle- town team won, 26 to 22. Coach Greene used two second-string men in the lineup. These two boys, Ballard andw Doughman, added the necessary spark to the team which set it off to a successful season. HILLSBORO The Middies traveled to Hillsboro next and there defeated the strong Hillsboro quintet 20 to 10. The zone defense of the Middie aggregation worked exceedingly well, holding the Hillsboro players to one field goal. The Purple and White team displayed a scrappy brand of offense and all the starting players were in the scoring column. Although this was the first road trip for the team, it did not notice the few disadvantages of the foreign court. LEBANON The Middies' next foe was Lebanon who felt the sting of defeat at the hands of the Middie courtsters by the score of 20 to 17. Although coming to Middletown with a fine record, the Lebanon quintet was not quite powerful enough to defeat our team. The battle was fiercely waged and the game was never put on ice by either team. With a barrage of shots in the final stanza, the Middie five overwhelmed the visitors. Bob Doughman led the offense with 10 points. WESTERN HILLS The second journey for the Middie basketball team was to Cincinnati for the Western Hills game. After a hard fought battle, the Middies came out victorious by the score of 26 to 19. The lead changed hands several times during the game but the accurate eyes of Back and Doughman brought the Middies out on top. Sol Back led the attack with eight points while Doughman came through with six counters. Western Hills had a perfect record before the Middies' attack, but they couldn't cope with the deceptive offense displayed by M. H. S. although many of their team measured six feet. ROOSEVELT The powerful Dayton Roosevelt quintet, who later won the State Championship, was the next rival to be vanquished by the Middie team to the tune of 27 to 23. This was another team that M. H. S. handed its first setback of the season. The visitors' offense was developed around their giant center, Brixey. He led the scoring for his team with eight points, but our own center, Sol Back, came through with nine points. The game was hard fought with Roosevelt leading until the last part of the game. With but two minutes to play, the score was 23 to 19 in favor of Roosevelt. Sol came through with two beautiful shots, tying it up. In the first overtime period, neither team could sink a basket although the Middies had possession of the ball most of the time. In the final overtime period, Bob Gates, whoghad just entered the fray, sank two baskets to provide the winning margin for M. H. S. NORWOOD After the hectic Roosevelt tussle, the Middie squad traveled to Cincinnati for a game with the strong Norwood five. Norwood' packed too much strength for our team, trouncing us by the score of 34 to 15. The Norwood players sank many baskets which seemed uncanny to the onlookers, looping them through from almost every angle of the court. Our team fought the Indians on even terms the first half but Norwood came back too strong for the Middies, running the score up to 34 to 15. The Purple and White fought hard and clean but could not cope with the offensive tactics used by the Norwood Indians. One Hundre Fur y- wo W A I I V Q TIKIST WOODWARD The M. H. S. team returned to the winning column by overwhelming Woodward, 23 to 12. The Middie defense showed decided improvement over the previous game holding Woodward to four field goals. Our oHC'ense was too much for the opponents, ringing up 15 points in the first half compared to a lonely field goal by the visitors. Our boys showed much improvement in foul shooting, making nine out of eleven free throws. Back and Long led the scoring with each accounting' for seven markers. WILMINGTON The Middie basketball quintet followed the Woodward win with a smashing victory over Wilmington, 23 to 8. Our opponents came here with a long string of victories over strong opponents. The Middies stepped out in the lead and were never approached by Wilmington. The visitors scored three field goals in the first half and then were held to two foul shots the remainder of the game. Our little but mighty forwards, Long and Doughman, led the offensive attack with eight and six points respectively, although every member of the team entered the scoring column in the game. HAMILTON Our bitter rival, Hamilton, administered our third defeat of the season on the hardwood by the close score of 18 to 15. After the first few minutes of play, the victors held the lead throughout the contest. The Middies kept within a few points of t.heir rivals but didn't have the necessary drive to forge ahead. Bob Gates sank three goals to head the Middie scoring column while the veteran, Shields, of Hamilton, came through with eight counters for his team. PORTSMOUTH The Middies journeyed to Portsmouth to suffer their fourth defeat of the season by the score of 28 to 17. Our team's defense was loose in the first half and gave the Portsmouth team openings to chalk up 19 points to 6. After the intermission, our team came back very strong to outscore their opponents, 11 to 9. The lead was too great to overcome so we had to take it on the chin. There were no oustanding stars on the Middie team in this game, but all put up a hard fight. SPRINGFIELD With the disastrous football defeat still in mind, the M. H. S. court team met the much talked of Springfield quintet on our floor. Displaying superb power, our boys handed the up-staters a crushing defeat by piling up twenty points but holding them to eleven points. The Middie defense broke up numerous scoring plays so that the oppon- ents had to resort to long shots which were unsuccessful. Bob Doughman again lead the scoring with three field goals and a foul shot for a total of seven points. The spectators were impressed by the way the M. H. S. rigid defense held the sharp-shooting Reapers to four field goals. MOUNT HEALTHY M. H. S. continued its string of court victories by defeating Mount Healthy, 28 to 21. The visitors had a tall, well-balanced team but they could not stop the accurate shooting of the Middie players. Middletown led throughout the game but could never get very far ahead of their opponents. Although every Middie player entered the scoring column, Doughman was the leading scorer, ringing up twelve points. SPRINGFIELD The M. H. S. coursters traveled to Springfield for a return game with the Reapers. This time the Springfield quintet gained sweet revenge by trouncing our boys to the tune of 27 to 16. At the end of the first half it looked as if Middletown would again defeat Springfield because the Middies led 14 to 18. The last half was very disastrous for the Middie combines Springfield, playing its last home game, opened up wide and sank 14 points but held the Middies to three foul shots. Although the Middies had no outstanding star, the superb performance of MacDonald of Springfield accounted for many thrills to both teams and to both cheering sections. HAMILTON The final game of the regular season was played in the Hamilton gym before a capacity crowd. Again Hamilton displayed superior basketball ability and conquered the Middies 28 to 14. The Greenemen did not get started on the right foot and as a result ended up on the short side of the score. The Middie offense did not click as well as in the previous games although Doughman made five points and Gates accounted for four points. Shields again led the Hamilton team, making five goals from the field and dropping in three charity tosses. I One ,Hundfred Forty three Q PTIKIST M CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: Sol Back, Louie Baehm, Sergeant-at-Arms: Paul Ballard, Edwin Blair. Lorenzo Carter, Fred Chapta, Jimmy Collins. Paul Day, Secretary: Bob Dougzhman. Second Row: Frank Fanning, Vice President: Harry Finkelman, President.: Bob Gates, Wilbur Gregory, Dick Grubbs, Treasurer: Elmo Hawkins, Bob Howard, Howard Humphreys, Carl Jackson. Third Row: Byard Kelly, Lawrence Kenyon, Tom LaFayette, Mack Lanyzster, Paul Leppich, Kent Little, Glenn Lyons, Bob Masoner, Marty Miller. Fourth Row: Dix Riggs, Gerald Riley, Carl Robbins, Bob Roberts, Otto Robinson, Omer Taylor, Jim Waldeck, Charles Weidner, Emerson Wendt. No Picture: Mack Lonrx. The M club is something new in high school activities this year. It consists of all boys who have earned a varsity letter in high school athletic competition. The purpose of this club is to create clean sportsmanship and fine fellowship in our school. With this purpose in mind the club cannot help but be a success and it should go far in establishing a higher standard for athletes in coming years. The club is under the leadership of our two coaches who will make it one of the main organizations in M. H. S. One Himdred Forty-four Q PTIKXST TENNIS Left to Right: Melvin Druley, Junior Ligett, Nick Colantonio, John Rush, David Lickert. This sport is probably the least supported activity of the school. Nevertheless, these fellows represented our school in commendable style. Although twelve games were scheduled on a home and home basis with Cincinnati, Dayton, and Hamilton teams, only live of these were played due to adverse weather conditions. ln these five conllicts, our boys did a little better than hold their own, winning three. They also came through in a game with the alumnigthe team of l932. ln addition to the above group, Bob Draut was of great value to the team, but was not able to be present when the picture was taken. lxlith proper tutelage and the sincere cooperation of the student body, this year's team should gain prestige among the tennis teams of southwestern Ohio. The same team with exception of Rush, will represent our school in 1934! and as all are now veterans a very successful season is predicted. .,. . - e One Hundred Forty-five A Time To Spend Our Money With These Who Gave Us the Funds To Make This Book Please Humor and Ads 2 PTIKXST Morning Glories A pun is the lowest form of 'witg ask the man who owns one. Think deeply upon the following: Gerald Riley is the first one awake. He arises with a far-away look in his eyes. In fact his thoughts are 23 miles away, but still in the Miami Valley. Paul Day awakes early, but he has to work as he is a Mary grocery boy, rushing hither and thither delivering Fish-er groceries. Jane Chapman gets out of bed at 8 o'clock and writes many minutes in a few minutes. One Vote says the Eyes have It. She wonders. Jimmy Banker is awakened by the little chickies and he does his chores for an allowance to put in the Bank-er to spend. CP. S.-Chores is the polite name for parentsj. Gretchen Meehan is also awakened by the little chickies and she writes large volumes on How to Become Popular. Gretchen ought to know because Meehan the whole class know her. ' Betty Hankins is awakened by the radio and as she listens, she knows the Middle- tone-in the orchestra is very good. Gus Ligett's first words are Good morning, Judge. He liked our Alma Mater so well that he Paid a visit to it. Omer Taylor falls out of bed on the wrong side. He becomes curious about health and does many Strick systematic exercises. Kate Nicklin is awake very early and studies basketball rules. She decides that a forward should consist of One Principal Part with a big black beard. Bob Perry still sleeps, but he iitfully mumbles prices in cafeteria, flags upside down, clock in 209, etc. flt. must be Tuesday morningj. Martha Hamm gets up and eats eggs and sausage because she doesn't like herself. Doug Boxwell stays asleep. He must be going to enter politics because he dreams of the Vice-Presidency in June. Joe Copp and Edwin Blair conclude a restful night of relaxation by arising at an early hour. Then they partake of delicious victuals composed of such worthy ingredi- ents as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc., etc., etc., and etc. Bob Masoner still tries to go to sleep but his Central thought Lewis' appetite and he is indeed in a bad fix. h lglicky Fisher has a good Day, at least it is apparent from the uncanny curve in er air. Mary Jurgensen gets up and has a Pinning good time. Is she stuck or is she stuck? Sounds Sylly doesn't it? Butch Fanning arises and af-Fords himself great pleasure by lovingly gazing out of his front window. He must be a Democrat because he is in full favor with the MJH of Roosevelt's New Deal. Marjorie Winkelman is awakened by her father as he memorizes an oration for the Senate. She goes back to sleep as she has a warm glow in her Temple. Stew Grubbs Scrooges up his face and appears to have a wooden head because his thoughts are centered around a Peg. Schmaltz Finkelman awakes and thinks of Elevlyn reasons of how to Levy his life. Sol Back tosses about his bed until he falls into a basket. He awakes but mumbles, 'Sol right, I'll get Back. Myrtle Page dreams of leaving the city but she wonders whether she'll Miss Middle- town or not. Jack Stratton gives his mother a Ruth-less glance when she wakes himg but he gets up and goes to School, Board of everything. Hilda Radabaugh awakes and sighs, Jimmanee, I'd Radabaugh than go to school today. The world is indeed a topsy-Turvey place. Charles Peters has been awake for hours and has been very busy doing the collar button shuffle. Joe Petrocy is awake by now and has already Ritter a note saying, You're my Thrill in Your Easter Bonnet. Can't You Hear Me Callin', Caroline? Edna Lakaff gets up early as she had to draw a map of the lakes. She makes a mistake and exclaims, It's Gus too bad, I'll have to erase that Lakoiff' If you are not a punster, you are Optimist these putrid puns. One Hundred Forty-eight Q PTIKIST Always Try Cappel's First GIFTS OF QUALITY iff - .:-1-:Q-.-c.,. -:!?f?f3:3:I:1:2:2:i:2:fIE:2:2I2ZEQf 353252723551251515f3:3:TiQ:2:f:Q1Q:5IQ , -. , :gzzagizigf 553: .ggfgfg1g5:5:5:E:ErE:E: ---W -' ' .. ...A.. .A.A 4 ! ...... , Cheap Furniture, Medete Sell at 2 Pnee, IS a Peer v'-' 3 I ii Investment, N0 Matter 1 How LOW the Cost 135151 i5EEiiiiE5552:3:Qi,. s5EE Ei31:f311::2: E?5 :1' t ::E:EIEEEEE : E ' .........................................-4...-.0-.Q-... ..... H, :5575f5f' -752 .-Z-:?fIf:I:1f1fIfIf:f:-:-,fi? NOTHING IS WORTH BUYING IN FURNITURE '':5Q7ifE:f:f:fffEfffQj5f3:f. - '-'-:S:jg:g:':-5:f:,,fl V -Q lvll .V - ..q..g....g..g..g..g . . .. .g................ MEMBER U.5. VIE DU OUR PART Cappel 5 MMIII 0.5. WE D0 OU! PART One Hundred Forty-nine Q PTIKIST Best Wishes to A11 M. H. S. GRADUATES Gillen's Pharmacy PHONE 345 Meet Your Friends at Our Fountain Central, Crawford, and First MIDDLETOWN, OHIO KYLE'S BOOT SHOP Distinctively Fine Footwear For the Occasion R STRAND THEATRE BUILDING 1349 Central Avenue PHONE 1436 PHONE 147 BAILEY-HOWELL DRY CLEANERS The Best ls None Too Good For You COMPLIMENTS OF Z7 Zljaxi Baggage Company Prompt and Ellicient SERVICE Office Central and Canal One Hundred F-ifty Q Q PTIKXST Things We'll Miss Eugene Lay--his pipe. . Frank Fanning-his Ford. Dix Rig-gs-his Pierce Arrow. Tillie Schneider- Hell-o Teacher Amos Ross- Sho Enuf . Marion Rice-his deep bass voice. Joe Copp--his electrical eccentricities. Jack Stratton-his toothpicks. David Thomas-his daily strolls down the hall. Robert Masoner-his great help on the Optimist staff. Junior Ligett-magazines for reports. Joe Decker+his mustache. . ik PF ll' Why I Flunked ln History I thought that: Joan of Arc was Noah's wife. St. Bernard was a dog. Monks had tails and lived in trees. A fief was a musical instrument. The Scotch Highland was a drink. I also slept in class. Now History is re- peating itself-I am taking' it over again. The Hatfield Coal Company N. E. Corner Central Avenue and Big' Four R. R. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Coal and Builders' Supplies PHONE 1100 Middletown, Ohio quam. '1'- frrrssggsss '::-1':2 Wm- 9 More For Your Money Than Ever Before Suits Topcoats Overcoats 522.75 and Up Maintaining the Highest Quality At Lower Prices High School Students Should Wear Tailor Made Clothes To Look Above the Average 1338 Central Avenue COMPLIMENTS Gem Smolcery 1 700 CENTRAL AVENUE MAGAZINES NOVELTIES CIGARS CIGARETTES TOBACCO CANDY One Hundred Fzfty-one YHQPTIMST INSURANCE AND BONDS F. 8: M. Bank B 'ld' g PHONE 379 A Full Measure of Succes d Happiness Is Our Wish For th Class of 1934 N iztsrix n see E' W u IIIV Middletown Awning Gu PHONE 44 20 North State Street SlMONTON'S Pure Food Shop X X X ff ' l GROCERIES X QW ' W7 -iQ1IeSSIJ E W Fresh Meats and Produce X F' A C I The Crystal Tissue Company PHONE S50 Middletown, Ohio OHdd'- Q PTIKXST Dodge Q Plymouth Courteous and Efiicient Service DODGE BROTHERS TRUCKS E. S. WHORLEY Things We Can Do Without Miss Eldridge's daily quizzes. Miss Metzler's vacation assignments. Walter Montgomery's getting high test grades, thus lowering our own. Kathryn Newlin's daily date report. Ruth Gilbert's pins, one for every day in the week. Those seniors who forever disturb the Optimist staff. Miss Roudebush's staunch belief in the modern method of grading true-false tests. Hey, there, shouted Foster Walte1's, crossing a pasture to a farmer who was working in an adjoining field. Is that bull perfectly safe? Well, he's a heap safer'n you are, the farmer called back. ik P14 Plc Emily: Is she as sour as she looks? Peggy: Sour? Why if that woman gazed aloft on a starry night, she'd curdle the milky way. Pk PK PF Butch: How far is it to Gratis? Bob: About 24,987 miles the Way you're headed forg but if you turn around it's only thirteen miles. Belle EARLY'S MANUFACTURERS OF Plain and Fancy ICE CREAM QE monte Avenue Phone 115 MIDDLETOWN, OHIO One Hzmdfred Fifty-three Q PTIKIST Telephone 1 960 T0 M ' S Glass Shop ANDRE BRO S. , Proprietors GLASS For All Purposes We Resilver Mirrors 1913 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO A train in Iowa was brought to a stand- still by striking a snowdrift. A farmer, car- rying a long pole, showed up on the scene. He would walk a few steps and stick the pole down in the snow. Finally, he came close to the train and a passenger opened a window and asked the farmer, How deep do you find' the snow out there? I'l1 be gosh darned if I know, replied the farmer, Pm hunting for my barn. Pk Pk Pk Lois Dell: What is the hominy song? Morton: Hominy times have I told you I love you. is is Pl! There's also the one about the Scotchman who died- and left a million dollars to the Mother of the Unknown Soldier. :Is Pk 44 Jack Meeker Qtranslating Latinjz The heavily armed' soldier stood on one hand and sat down on the other. wk as sf Eugene Popp: With feet like yours you should get a job with the government. David Popp: What doin? Eugene: Stamping, out forest fires. 1- LET'S GO - LET'S GOD?- E I3 COMPLIMENTS OF Q m ES ciiumc coil cn. mn. 5' WIN on LOSE- 3 I : the : 1723 Woodlawn Ave. Phone 3310 Double Thick 2 MALTED MILKS : DEALERS IN 8 MILK SHAKES rl: Highest Grades of Smokeless U, Tasty Toasted Sandwiches 3 and I- of All Kinds Q . . S Legs All Go To the Q Bitummous Fuels d DELICIA , I swears AND EATS . KOPPHS Mmm' Coke S H E ALSO 2 ,, 15 BUILDING MATERIALS ij We Are with You at All Times gg Lime, Cement, Brick, Tile, etc. --- LET'S GO - LET'S GO - One Hundred Fifty-fo-u r Q PTIKIST HAT IS 'Ir There have been many definitions of an optimist, ranging all the way from the plain opposite of pessimist to a word-picture of a cheerful-looking person with hand outstretched to all. Nevertheless, a true optimist is a man who can see the dark side of life without losing his faith in the future of things. He is a man who can take the punish- ment that life frequently inflicts and come up smiling-and fighting. Your true optimist knows where he is going, and he takes the right steps to get there. He doesn't falter or tarry along the way. This man whom we call an optimist has been scoffed at many timesg but ridicule has a way of strengthening his purpose and heartening his spirits. He knows that the world is all right, after all, only the attitudes and actions of the people in it can make it go wrong. Your true optimist holds no deep- seated malice against his natural op- ponent, the pessimist. Rather, he never gives up trying to show the pessimist, in a friendly way, the utter negative- ness of his stand. ptimi t . And while the optimist is a cheerful soul, he is serious, too, for he realizes that the positive things of life, the truths, the eternal verities, eventually triumph over the dark and sinister things that may beset him. Vision, courage, human understand- ing, and unquenchable belief in a higher destiny-these are the virtues that identify the optimist and reveal him for what he really is-a benefactor of mankind. To be called an Opti- mist at any age, in any environment, in any walk of life, is to be honored among men. Not in the loose sense of the word, which means an habitual wearer of rose-colored glasses, but in the sense that the right view of life is the bright view when you help build the scene. Yes, it is true now as always: the world needs more optimists-practical 'lr The name Armco on anything made of iron or steel sheets or plates vouches for the good quality of the metal - a standard main- tained for more than a generation by steel makers worthy of and faithful to their tasks. When you see it on an article, on a piece of construction or equip. ment, you can feel confident of its intrinsic value. optimists. pRMC'0 V THE AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY Executive Ojfices: MIDDLETOWN, OHIO One Hundred Fifty-five Q PTIKIST E I I ,,,., ,, ,,,, T Harry Finkleman came into the store with A 7 ,f,,, -1, ' a very small dog under his arm. Winifred W- ' 155 .. McMahon was standing near and after a few moments of close observation she asked iss, , U- , Sm , ' Harry what breed his dog was. Harry re- ' h - plied that he was a cross between an ape and an Irishman. For Your Faith, then, replied Winifred, he is kin GRADUATION A WATCH to both of us. all Pk Pk When Adam told Eve she was spending too much on clothes, she turned over a new leaf. ae if :ze Mrs. Miller: Wade, you've got a hair. Wade E.: Hooray! At last that tonic is doing some good! Mrs. M.: Don't get funny. The hair is on your coat lapel. S E PIC 214 Betty Boyd: Sakes alive, I don't believe -W FROM - any woman could ever be so fat. Martha Finkbone: What y' reading now, , Betty? I Betty: Why, this paper tells about an English woman that lost two thousand Phone 3155-J 1308 Central Avenue pclunds- CI-IAUTAUQUA SWIMMING POOL 1934 sEAsoN, MAY so---snrmmnnn 9 . 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Kennett Furniture and Floor Coverings PHONE 97 FRANKLIN, OHIO M50 Diifere tw CONFECTIONERY It Is Different WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Lambesis Bros. BUNDY BLOCK Everything Backwards It was winter's day in summer The birds were in full bloom The snow it was so very hot We shoveled with a broom. The red light it was painted green The go sign it said stop The old professor wound the cat And' of course put out the clock. On this cold November day In the merry month of June The sun was shining bright all night While all day we sawk thke moon. Pls Russell Evans: Don't let the baby put that quarter in his mouth, 'there are germs on it. Mrs. Evans: Nonsense! Germs couldn't live on the money you make. FF IIC :if Miss Barkley: Emmy, draw a picture of the Plymouth rock. Emerson Wendt: Should I draw a hen or a rooster? 1 ak at Miss Banker: Now, if I subtract 25 from 37, what's the difference? LeRoy Bauer: You said it! I think it's a lot of hooey, too. THE JOH T. F Y DRUG co. 1024 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO One Hundred Fifty-eight 2 PTIKIST COMPLIMENTS OF The Gardner - Richardson Compan MIDDLETOWN, OHIO The Gardner-Richardson Company's Roster of Middletown High School Graduates, February 15, 1934 Name Charles Richard Beacom ..,... Lillian Beier .,......,,.......... Harold Bennett Mildred Booker .... Hugh Brelsfoard Frank Brumley Year .MNH 1928 .MNH 1929 .HHH 1913 Hn 1929 .HHH 1911 ,HHH 1923 John Carmody ........,,.......,....... .... 1 932 Faye Charles ..................,..,..,........, 1931 Nella fMorrisonJ Culbertson .,....., 1929 Lafayette Curtis William Daly, Jr. .,... . Paul Davis ........ Richard Fink ..,, Ed. Geran ..,....... Miriam Gerard .. Frank Gray ...,.. Webster Griest Harry Hadley .,.. Fenton J. Hall .. John C. Herr ..,. Delpha Howland Rhea Johns ,.,.,, Mark Kelly ....,,.. Helen Kunz ,...,...... Dorothy Lamson Calvin Lloyd .... Floyd Lockard .. Clarence Long' ,. Melva McC1intic Vera fWillsJ Miller ,....... .HHH 1933 .HHH 1924 .MMU 1933 .UNH 1918 .UNH 1932 ,MMU 1931 .MNH 1922 .HHH 1922 .HHH 1926 .MNH 1923 .HMM 1929 .HHH 1932 .HHH 1929 ,MNH 1907 .HHH 1933 .HHH 1930 .HHN 1921 .HHN 1923 .HMM 1928 .WMM 1930 Name Norman Mohn ...... Arthur Moon ,,... Carl Morgan ........,.. Thomas Mulligan .,.,..., August H. Oglesby ....... Jean Osborne .....,.,....., Clyde Peck ....,...,...... Ed. Quinn ,..........,.., Mazie Richards ,............... ,... Harlen Romans .,.,........... Ida Mae fBrooksJ Round Warren C. Rupp ................. .,.. James H. Salter .......,........ ..., Lysle Savage ...,,... Vonda Savage ,...,. Frank Saylor ,....... Ruth Schneider ......,.. . Dorothy Schueller ....,, Jerold Schuyler ....... Harold Sebald ....., Jack Smith, Jr. Christy Snyder ....., Ida Snyder ..,,...,,,...,, Marcella Staton .......... Ohmer E. Stewart .,,... William Tickel ....,.... Earle Turvey ........ Harold Voorhis .... Russell Weidle ...... Year 1929 1928 1929 1923 1926 1932 1929 1933 1923 1932 1928 1917 1920 1928 1931 1932 1931 1932 1923 1917 1918 1929 1927 1933 1917 1926 1930 1923 1933 I One Hundred Fifty mne l e PTIKIST THERE IS ALWAYS A BEST R In Ohio It's the Middletown High School HARDWARE In Gasoline It's Blue Sunoco PAINTS I T- It, n ires s ENAMELWARE Pharis Road Grippers GLASS OHINAWARE 9 STONEWARE S Phone 1079 1214 Central Ave. C. A. WEDEKIND, Proprietor MILLER Jeweler 9 NORTH BROAD Expert Watch, Glock and Jewelry Repairing CHARLES R. FAY, Proprietor Central and Sutphin DESOTO PLYMOUTH Authorized Sales and Service COME IN FOR DEMONSTRATION It's the Ride that Counts Frank E. Moore 1921 Central Phone 2932 Om' H1uzd1'cd Sixty Q PTIKIST COMPLIMENTS OF The REINER BROS., Inc SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY FOODS SINCE 1903 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL p MAIN STORE 1329 CENTRAL AVENUE Phone 2100 BRANCH STORE 1732 CENTRAL AVENUE PHONE 953 MEAT PACKING PLANT YOUNG STREET AND MICHIGAN AVENUE Phone 3699-.I Expert Work and Reasonable Prices Make a combination that We are happy to sponsor. We guarantee that you will be satisfied. SICKLES' Beauty Shop 221 Vanderveer Street PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT 'ga ll ag, TY-1 H 4+ MH H ru' A QI:-2 A5 w N . N L 1 Established 1912 Jos. Stagge SHEET METAL WORK fFEEV? HARDWARE fjElf' FURNAOES f y ROOFS PAINTS AND VARNISHES 1745 Central Avenue 'E MIDDLETOWN, OHIO Telephone 187 V One H zmdred S1 2 PTIKIST TI1 JAX 31? AND C Furniture SI'l0p Baggage Better Furniture For Less HINCKS AUTO SALES AND TAXI CO mf EEE?ucEEEEEARfEEUKEESZNv fe JI Q 'W T if 'It' TD ICE CREAM AND ICES - ALL KINDS - THE VERY BEST IN THE CITY WHOLESALE 1804 and 1236 C ntral Ave. PHONE 1810 516 Middletown, Ohio O Hundred Sixty-t Q PTIKIST Greene Sz Brock Members of New York Stock Exchange 303 First 8: Merchants Bank Building It was the first cold weather of the year with a few snow iiurries. Miss Hartman thought it her duty to warn some of the dignified seniors against colds. Miss Hartman: Students, you should be very careful to avoid' colds at this time of the year. I had a darling little brother seven years old. One day he went out in the snow with his new sled and caught cold. Pneu- monia set in and in three days he was dead. The schoolroom was very quiet. Then Louis Kish, one of our enterprising paper- carriers, popped up: Where's his sled? sy: zz: :zz Mr. Winkelman, giving a lecture on a rhinoceros: I must ask you to give me your undivided attention. It is absolutely impos- sible for you to form a true idea of this hideous animal unless you keep your eyes on me. 4: zg: pg: Jerry MCL. as they drove along a lonely road: You look lovelier to me every minute. Do you know what that's a sign of? Mary Jane: Sure. You're about to run out of gas. D N EIGH BOUR'S Mens Shop When you buy your Clothes, insist on getting the kind you will be proud to wear HDEVONSI-IIRE SUITS Price Without Extravagance For Clothes Without Apology C. E. Jurgensen OPTOMETRIST Distinctive Glasses Accurately Fitted 32 S. Main Street Phone 1904 One Hundv ed Szxty-three Q PTIKIST The Seas0n's Newest' illinery CLARADO Hat hoppe 1227 Central Avenue COMPLETE LINE MAX FACTOR MAKE-UP RATHIVIAN-LEWIS DRUGS, Inc. Middletown's Reliable Drug Store To the Optimist Staff We editors may dig and toil Till our fingernails are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, I've heard that joke before. Pk Pk Pk Amos Ross to Mack Langster at football banquet: Why on earth are you washing your spoon in your fingerbowl? Mack: Do you think I want to get soup all over my pocket? Pk Pk Pk Marty Miller to Kate Nicklin: You are a dear, sweet girl. God bless you and keep you-wish I could afford to do so. Pk Pk Pk There once was a maiden of Siam, Who said to her lover, young Kiam, lf you kiss me, of course You will have to use force, But God knows you're stronger than I am. Pk Pk Pk We like a speech to be like a woman's dress: Long enough to take in the principal part, yet short enough to make it interesting. At age 60 .... an experienced investor .... with nothing to invest! Failure .... just when the need is greatest. Isn't the attainment of financial inde- pendence .less a matter of how much you earn, but more a matter of how much you save-and how you invest your savings? How many do you know whose financial plans have failed them . . . just when they needed their lifetime savings most? How much income per month will you need at retirement age? Is there any surer way to get it than through life insurance? E. A. Badger General Agent The Ohio National Life Ins. Co. 508 First Sz Merchants Nat'l Bank Bldg. MIDDLETOWN, OHIO One Hundred Sixty-four 2 ul' SCHOOL DAYS . . . back in a flash with memories refreshed. The annual filled with pictures dramatizing school life as you lived it has an inestimable value to you as the years pass. Every school financially able should have an annual. Communi- cate with us for information con- cerning our specialized service for all kinds of school publications. 'A' 'A' ml' ' Pnmsr 4.-xx Jllfwvfl WJLIJ ' ' lefnvzllce INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA One Hundred Sm ty-five Q PTIKXS I The or2lib:'r!ealt,satxori-liiejlivx llifairerts The Sultan, turkeyglunch, , The undertaker drinks his bier, The pugilist his punchg The acrobats spring water drink, 1 1 f The banquet man eats toast, 'I Q Surveyors eat their stakes, we think, X: IYO 59 .f And editors a roast. 5, 59' Shoemakers have fillet of sole, N A f The printer, pie and sweets, ' 1.,-1' The hungry actor eats his role -fffifzszvn And policemen munch their beats. , Guide: And to the left is the bust of T I , General Lee. l XWHV' MarJor1e Winkelman: My! What a ter- CLASS OF 1934 ZIMMER'S U es!! The Best Place to Buy Your Sho rible death he must have suffered. H4 34 231 Mr. Lingrel: Do you like codfish balls, Mr. Greene? Mr, Greene: I don't know. I never at- tended any. ' 1 Gretchen Meehan: Don't you think I'd be a star on the stage? Miss Powell: You'd be more than a star. You'd be a regular comet. COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments The Wrenn Paper Wm. Sebald Company Middletown, Ohio Realty Co. Ojie H zmdred Sixty-six WQPTIKIST Compliments of The Hanselman Transportation Co. Drayage - Moving - Storage Daily Service Between Middletown, Hamilton and Cincinnati MORNING PICK UPS DELIVERED THE SAME DAY 110 South State Street Phones 3100-3101 Drink Milk Every Dayl' For a Lifetime of GOOD HEALTH Maple Park Dairy HEAD TO TOE SERVICE MATHEWS Renovating Shop Hats Cleaned and Reblocked SHOES REBUILT Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER Phone! 3117 1800 Central Ave. One Hundred Sixty-s 2 PTIKXST THE MANCHESTER - The Center of All Social and Civic Activities of Middletown You can find it on the market ' ' You can find it in a store. Charnungly Dlfferent You can find it on the ceiling You can find it on the floor. You can find it in the office And in the study hall. 9 Q You can find it oft' on chapel days S And even that's not all. Beaute Shoppe SPECIALISTS IN ALL BEAUTY CULTURE 2323 Central Avenue PHONE 1638 On the teacher's desk you'll see it, Sometimes beneath it, too. You can find it on your breeches And the bottom of your shoe. You can find it in the Northland And in the sunny South, But the place you'll see it mostly Is in Jimmy Banker's mouth. ,eg :gg eg: Ellen Stahl, at a football game: Why do they cheer when a fellow gets hurt? Mary Dole: So we girls can't hear what he is saying. :ye fi: :1: Martha Hamm: Will you take a walk with me? Geraldine Reed: What for? Martha: Oh, my doctor told me to take my exercise with dumb bells. One Hundred Sixty-eight 7F0PnMxsT COMPLIMENTS OF The Central Store Where Most of lVliddletown's Thrifty Buyers Shop Style, Quality, and Lowest Possible Price! Home Owned! Home Operated! THE BUSY CORNER .... CENTRAL AT CANAL Q PTIKIST When You Want the Best In Sandwiches, Soups and Chili Stop at SMITTlE'S TRY OUR NOON DINNERS Everything Home Cooked Best In Coffee Home Made Pies-All Kinds Smittie's Sandwich Shun The Only American Sandwich Shop on Central Avenue 1751 Central Phone 3416 E. L. Banker Coal Co. TRY STEARNS LUMP COAL PHONE 433 R. H. SLACK Plumbing Shop E. W. MEEKER, Manager Plumbing and Heating All Kinds of Electric Pumps Automatic Hot Water Heaters and Softeners Estimates Cheerfully GIVGH Ph e 1673 and 960 J 21 N th Bro d Harry Walburg ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE PHONE 213 Room 602 First and Merchants Bank Building One Hundred Seventy Q PTIKIST Compliments of The Raymond Bag Co. Mr. Evans offered his latest invention in the way of a puzzle to his history class. Can you name an animal that has eyes and cannot seeg legs and cannot walk, but can jump as high as the Woolworth building? Everybody racked his brain during a period of deep silence, and racked in vain. Finally, they gave it up and demanded the solution. Mr. Evans beamed. The answer, he said, is a wooden horse. It has eyes and cannot see, legs and cannot walk. Yes, the class agreed. 'tBut how does it jump as high as the Woolworth building? The Woolworth building, he explained, can't jump. ,F Pls :lf Merritt Gambill: You used 'to say that there was something about me that you liked. Lois Schneider: Yes, but you've spent it all. :xc if Mrs. Lingrel: I've a lot of things I want to talk to you about, dear. Mr. Lingrelx Tha't's good. You usually want to talk to me about a lot of things you haven't got. E Compliments of Thomas D. lVlcLaughlin and Associates One Hundred Seventy-one V Q PTIKXST 31 'QP PIPE M IRTU RE I X WHEN A FELLER NEEDS A FRIEND' Union Sanitary Laundries, Inc. Thrifty Service 14 LBS.-98c PHONE 2580 LeSourdsville Lake Swimming Dancing Canoeing Picnic Dine Play Cottages For Rent We Put Style As Well As Wear In Your Shoes If you Pay Less For Your Shoe Repair Work Anywhere Else Then You Pay Too Much Better Shoes Need Better Shoe Repairing See Us First ALL WORK GUARANTEED Shoes Dyed and Tinted Any Color MOSKO SHOE REPAIR 9 South Broad Street O Hmzdfred Seventy-t Q PTIKIST If you If you If If save all you earn, you're a miser. spend all you earn, you're a fool. you lose it, you're out. you find it you're in. If you owe it,,they're always after you. If you lend it, you're always after them. I't's the cause of evil. Itls the cause of good. It's the cause of happiness. It's the cause of sorrow. If the government makes it, it's all right. If you make it, it's all wrong. As a rule it's hard to get. But itis pretty soft when you get it. It talks! To some it says, I've come to stay. To others it whispers, good-byef' Some people get it at a bank. Others go to jail for it. The Mint makes it first. It's up to you to make it last. -Ben S. Kecwns. 251 Pl? bk Dairy Products Quality - Service Miss Roudebush: If a man druggist is PHONE 840 called a pharmacist, what would you call a woman druggist? Francis Kramer: A pharmacister, of course. MODEL 30-The finest Washer lp,-l kv- Hw,.,........T.s--5-Tl T an .J L- wr - O T . ei -X ever built. The square tub is cast in one piece from aluminum. It has many other exclusive fea- tures of superiority that cannot be duplicated on any other washer made. HS Dohn Hardware E K, I it fl 51 - , - 1 in ... 'Q sb 1 Q Q 1 X -- 3 .iq -. 1 vn'u,,,fA R Y r- - 0 H! 'J 9 il 'T' V Q W fu Xe P I, l 1 wg. 8z Pamt Co. PHONE 174 17 SOUTH MAIN STREET One Hundred Seventy thf ee 2 PTIKXST The HELE -ELL Beauty Shoppe Helen Doughman - Ella Belt OPERATORS l Best Wishes To the 1934 Graduating Class 216 Baltimore Street TELEPHONE 1917 F enzel's Established 1 880 WATCHES CLOCKS IHAMONDS and FINE JEWELRY STERLING SILVER Featuring Gruen and Hamilton Watches 20 NORTH MAIN STREET C. E. Greathouse I 8: Sons Good Clothing READY-TO-WEAR HABERDASHERY SHOES 1039 CENTRAL AVENUE Leo Reinartz: So Jane returned your en- gagement ring? George Schneidler: Yes, she mailed it to me and had the nerve to paste a label on the outside of the package-- glass, handle ' YY with care. Gertrude Price was driving along a coun- try road when she noticed a couple of repair men climbing telephone poles. Fools! she exclaimed to her companion, they think I never drove before. :gc 25: :gi Miss Metzler Cto booking office clerkjz What time does the 3:00 o'clock train go? Clerk fsmilingj : Sixty minutes past two. Miss M.: There! I told Veda the time was changed. I Jack Stratton: I like a girl who can take a joke. Ruth Hadley: Then you stand a good chance of being accepted. Mr. B.: I don't like to see our daughter lighting cigarettes. Mrs. B.: Oh, d'on't be old-fashioned. Mr. B.: It isn't that. She's too young to be playing with matches. One Hundo ed Seventy-Dfom' YFQPTIMST WATSCN Midclletown's Leading PIEQEQQTQQMQT H Ground Floor Studio Corner C l and Curtis Q PTIKIST C. C. MARLETT OPTOMETRIST Schomer Building PHONE 138 Middletown, Ohio Summer Sessions Advanced Business Training High School graduates will find a prac- tical way to use their Vacation months profitably at our Summer School. If you plan to go to college, it will prepare you to make the most of your studies there and to earn part of your expenses. If you have taken a commercial course in High School, it will give you advanced training, with full credit for previous Workg and entitle you to employment service. If you have had no commercial training, you will find our regular courses preparing for office positions worth investigating. Catalogue Free on Request Miami-Jacobs College Second and Ludlow Streets DAYTON, OHIO MidclIetown's Daintiest Dish Individual Cream Molds For All Occasions Phone 853 PLANT-412 CLARK ST. Mill Established 1 865 The Harding-Jones Paper Go. EXCELLO, OHIO MANUFACTURERS OF High Grade- Loft Dried Bond, Linen and Ledger Papers Papers of Distinction Made From the Finest Materials Hornet Linen Bond All-American Bond National Linen Bond Treasury Ledger American Bond Parchment Ledger National Linen Ledger One Hzmdred Seventy-sw: 2 PTIKIST Sporting Goods Hardware MUNTGUMERY WARD Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Stick to Brick E. L. F RISCH BRICK CONTRACTOR Estimates and Material Furnished For All Classes of Pressed and Common Brick VVork 30 North Main Street Phone 2035 MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 231 Yankee Road Furnitur Wearing Apparel TELEPHONE 2324-W HOME-KILLED MEATS We Deliver THE MAYER MEAT CO. LEO MAYER 1031 Central Avenue WALTER MAYER STORE Phone 2105 - 2106 PACKING HOUSE Michigan and Walnut Phone 1066 One H zmdred Seventy-seven Q PTIKIST MIDDLETOWN'S NEW STUDIO WISHES ALL 1934 GRADUATES OF OLD MIDDLETOWN HI HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS MIDDLETOWN'S DOWNTOWN H. ALLEN MURRAY STUDIO . . . 1015 CENTRAL Good Clothes Designed Especially For Young Men 516.50 to 521.50 Worthmore Clothes Shop Gordon Theatre Building Lewis Flower Garden 1 368 CENTRAL AVENUE FLOWERS FOR WEDDINGS - FUNERALS TABLE DECORATIONS CORSAGES WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS PHONE 585 RESIDENCE 1609-M Middletown, Ohio O e Hundred Seventy-eight Q PTIKIST Mr. Pierson: Don't you think it's about time the baby learned to say papa '? Mrs. Pierson: Oh, no. I hadn't intended telling him who you are until he becomes a little stronger. ' V Great scott, Willie, what is the matter now? One of my teeth stepped on my tongue. How did you manage to support your- self at nine months? said Dan Rectanus. I crawled to a baby show and won first prize, replied Walter Back. g: :5: :1: Barbara Smith: I want a pair of stock- ings for a medium sized' leg. Salesgirl: Flesh? Barbara: Certainly! Did you think it was w oo de n ? :1: :zz pg: Bill Brower: Let's get some girls and go out to dinner tonight. Tom McMurray: O. K. Find out who's on a diet. . 4. .fi ,C Jerry Inwood: Thinking of me, dearest? Margaret Weyman: Was I laughing? I'm so sorry. The Ralston Paint Co. PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES For Every Purpose ARTIST SUPPLIES ll North Broad Street Phone 136 The Reed - Klopp Store Featuring Nationally Known and Advertised Home Furnishings For YOUR PROTECTION Kroehler Living Room Furniture Sellers Kitchen Cabinets Bigelow-Sanford! Rugs and Carpets Armstrong's Linoleums Magic Chef Gas Ranges Simmons Sleeping Equipment Crosley Radio and Refrigerators Troy Gliders Bissels Sweepers Lloyd Baby Cabs -- and Many Others 1 ll2QQD1 SlL,0Pf MIDDLETOWN. OHIO. Cenwat RVUNQ Ri Canal Streak The PARADISE Confectionery Where Your Friends Meet Stop In For a Bite To Eat or Drink PARADISE CONFECTIONERY 1124 Central Avenue Castell Building One Hundred Seventy-nine Q PTIKIST If it is Anything in the Line of Bakery Goods the Problem is Easy Sulfstedis Is the Solution PHONE 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Our Trucks to All Parts of the City WHAT EDUCATION IS TO SUCCESS MILK IS TO PERFECT HEALTH DRINK AVALON MILK DAILY THE AVALO DAIRY CO. Little Miss Muffet as Simplified For First Grade KOr What Have Youj A diminutive specimen of juvenile femi- ninity yclept Miss Muffet had placed herself in a sitting position upon an article of household furniture ordinarily termed an ottoman or hassock. Ministering to the gratification of her gustatory organs by ingurgitating the co- agulated portion of bovine lacteal fiuid mingled with the water serum of the same, after the coagulated portion had been seg- regated and withdrawn. Happening to glance downward, she ob- served a specimen of the genuine Avacha- neida, class Aroneida, which totally unex- pected incident aroused her apprehension to such an extent that she immediately, not to say precipitately, withdrew from her position on the ottoman or hassockg leaving the intruder with undisputed possession of the apportionment. Pk 1: :ze Policeman: How did you knock him down? Juanita Ratliff: I didn't. I pulled up to let him go across-and he fainted. Compliments of The Ortman-Stewart Transportation Co. ..m.... OUR POLICY SERVICE, SAFETY AND COURTESY One Hundred Eighty Q PTIKIST The John Ross Store Middletowngs Dominant Style Store For over 26 years The John Ross Store has been M1ddl9tOWHS leadmg department Store Constantly featurmg merchandlse of QUALITY . W1th utmost conslderatlon for STYLE and at PRICES to meet Wlth every plan of THE JOHN ROSS STORE has but one POLICY Where no sales transactlon IS ever complete untll the customer is ent1rely SATISFIED . . Merchand1se Wlth The John Ross Wrap- pmg assures the best obtamable for the prlce pald O O I . , . expenditure. On e H mm dred Efzghty YFQPTIMST CONGRATULATIONS IVI. H. S. 1934 THE BOND FURNITURE COMPANY Makers of Happy Homes 16 SOUTH MAIN STREET FURNITURE RUGS - STOVES 85.00 Complete Your hair and your beauty desire artistic personalized PERMANENT WAVES. Let us give your hair the regular skilled attention it requires. You will be delighted with the result and at a saving. Complete Line of Beauty Work Hollywood Beauty Salon 22 North Main Street Phone 389 MIDDLETOWN, OHIO Compliments of TM Sorg Paper Co MiddletoWn's Most Liberal Credit Store EOPLE' Clothing Company High Grade Clothing For the Family 1123 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO One Hundred Eighty-two 2 PTIKIST Kistner's Hy Pure Drug Stores Yankee Road and Fourth Avenue Enroll Now The RIGHT Time For You to Secure Business Education Is Between High School and College, Or As Soon As You Have Com- pleted High School PHONE 5 BUSINESS TRAINING Central Avenue and Monroe Street Pays Dividends PHONE 1013 For Information Regarding Courses CALL OR WRITE Drugs Dependable , Druggist Reliable Hamilton Business College OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT Second and High Streets HAMILTON, OHIO 3 The Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating in the Roosevelt and McKinley Junior High Schools WERE INSTALLED BY The John Arpp Company PLUMBING HEATING 920-924 Central Avenue SERVICE Phone 84 One Hundred Eighty-three Q PTIKXST Graduates I GO ON FROM HERE TO FAME, SUCCESS, TO LOVE, BE FAIR AND TRUE, YOU GRADUATES FROM M. H. S. A WISH FROM US TO YOU. Haynes Community Store CENTRAL AND SHAFOR P. S.-And during Iife's struggle Come up and see us some time and try our fa Fountain Service. Yum! Yum! Sodas and Sundaes. W. T. HRPFISOH East End Cycle C0 1728 Central Avenue GRUNOW SUPER-SAFE All Kmds of ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR INSURANCE GRUNOW LIVING TONE -'- RADIO 202 MAYTAG WASHERS 15 North Main Street HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS O Hundred Eighty-four Q PTIPIIST Mr. Schulz: You're not allowed to smoke in here. Dix Riggs: Pm not smoking. Mr. Schulz: You've got a cigarette in your mouth. Dix: You've got pants on, too, but you're not panting. 2? :lf PF You say you served in France? said Mr. Valentine, as he sampled the cook's first soup. Yes, sir. Officers' cook for two years and wounded twice, replied Clyde Hack- ney. You're lucky, man. It's a wonder they didn't kill you. :lf :z: :x: Dave Thomas: We've been going about together for ten years now. How about us getting married? Jane Chapman: Oh, Dave, are you sure it's not just a passing infatuation? :lf 71: 11: Mrs. Greene to Coach: Honey, since you have already eaten three helpings of my Hrst biscuits, I'm going to bake some gnore for you tomorrow morning. Won't that be lovely? Won't that be-speak to me, dar- ling, speak to me! sr ,. rw , X t .e, . A f K' s. ,M r 23 e 4 3 Hr , ', 4 vw. 1 Jewel Beauty Shoppe Complete Beauty Service Adaliene Meikel Raye Parker 312 Castell Building TELEPHONE 965 Everything In Entertainments Best Plays and Operettas of All Publishers in U. S. A. MINSTRELS-STUNTS-READINGS Socials, 'Parties' and Stunts for Com- munity Affairs ..,........,.......,...........,.. 75c Auditorium Plays and Stunts for High Schools .,...,..,..,,.......................,,...... 75c Junior High Auditorium Book ......,..... 75C Clever Speeches for All Occasions ...... 75c Bright Bits for Banquets .........,.....,...,,. 50c Stunt Songs for Social Sings ..,,.....,.. . 350 Get Free Catalog from The House That Helps Lumber and MILL WORK Furnaces and Furnace Repair First Avenue at Grimes Eldridge ElllBIl3lIlIll8lll House, IHC. PHONE 94 FRANKLIN, OHIO One Hundred Eighty-five Q PrxMxsT Courtesy Service Quality The O ee Ouqitters Middletown, Ohio Equipment Supplies Typewriters The Middletown Lumber Company my DEALERS IN Johns-Manville Asphalt and Asbestos Roofmgs -E- lnvestigate Our Convenient Payment Plan On Roofing and Remodeling John Thier: I'm tired of going to school. I'm going to earn my living by my wits. Mr. Schulz: Fine! Half a living is better than none. .1 df Pk Fisherman McCandlish: After tugging for an hour at my line thinking I had hooked a second' catch, I finally hauled in an automobile tire. Can you imagine how I felt? Lifeguard Taylor: Yes, I once rescued my History teacher. 251 Pk :lf Marty was a bit shy and after Kate had thrown her arms around him and kissed him for bringing her a bouquet of flowers, he arose and started to leave. HI am sorry I offended you, said Kate. Oh, I'm not offended, Marty replied, t'I'm going for more flowers. zg: :g Mrs. McCandlish: Do you iind it more economical to do your own cooking? Mrs. Greene: Certainly. Since I have been cooking, my husband eats only half as much as he used to. TRAN Beauty Shoppe MARGARET WEISHAAR, Proprietor 7? Lil Complete Beauty Service For Discriminating Women ? il 203 STRAND BUILDING PHONE 130 One Hundred Eighty-swc Q PTIKXST Buym Impulses The people to whom you send your printed matter have many other things to thinlc about besides what you are trying to tell them or sell them. How necessary it is then that your printed matter notonly get and hold their atten- tion laut malce a lasting impression that will in turn Become a buying impulse. The Naegele-Auer Printing C0 Phone 88 1119 East First Avenue . . . Middletown 01110 O H ddEgty 2 PTIKIST E. K. Sparrow Florist QUALITY - VALUE - SERVICE 710 Sixth Avenue Phone 1748 We Telegraph Flowers SENSIBLE, DIGNIFIED CREDIT TO ALL The Empire Credit CLOTHING READY-TO-WEAR 1008- 1 01 0 Central Avenue THE STORE OF GOLDEN RULE SERVICE Compliments of THE PARROT It speaks for itself 1024 Central Avenue PHONE 2680 Miss Roudebush had been reading stories of boys who had grown to manhood and achieved fame by their inventions. Now tell mef' she asked Bob Butts, what would you like to invent? Fd like to invent a machine so that by simply pressing a button all my lessons would be Hnished correctly, came the prompt reply. Andi you? continued Miss Roudebush, calling on Knapp Starling. With an effort the boy rose to his feet and replied in a drowsy voice. Something to push the button. :gs :gc :gr Among the hybrids the Marx Brothers plan to raise on their farm is corn crossed with typewriters, producing an ear with a little bell attachment which will ring when you've reached the end. Miss Thompson: How many film stars can you name, who have not been in a divorce court? Peggy Maloney: Well, there was Rin Tin Tin. One Hundred Ezghty-ezght PTIKIST COMPLIMENTS OF Offenhauer 8: Son The Doellman-Kurry GROCERY Co., Inc. -E- Walk-Over Shoes For Men QUALITY SHOES EOR THE FAMILY OC t 401 im? Fitted X-Ray-the Perfect Way The Modern Ice Refrigerator GIVES Three Way Food Protection O PURE WASHED AIR CORRECT TEMPERATURE PROPER HUMIDITY No Other Method Has This Air Conditioned Refrigeration Middletown Ice and Coal Co. Phone 264 605 Curtis Stree One Hzmdred Eighty- Q PTIKIST DENTTSTS C. T. Bartholomai, D. D. S. C. G. Barton, D. D. S. H. T. Derivan, D. D. S. H. H. Douglas, D. D. S. W. B. Ligeu, D. D. S. H. A. Selrald, D. D. S. A. C. Sheets, D. D. S. OSTEOPATHS P. K. Jones, D. 0. W. B. Linville, D. 0. C. A. Lynch, D. O. V. C. Thompson, D. 0. One Hundred Ninety Q PTIKXST PHYSICIAN S Charles T. Atkinson, M. D. E. O. Bauer, M. D. D. M. Blizzard, M. D. Fred Brosius, M. D. E. Norwood Clark, M. D. Mabel E. Gardner, M. D. David F. Gerber, M. D. Ross Hill, M. D. E. McCall Morris, M. D. Walter A. Reese, M. D. Walter H. Roehll, M. D. Bryan Sharkey, M. D. Mildred Law Snyder, M. D. E. T. Storer, M. D. J. C. Stratton, M. D. Maurice H. Weinstein, M. D. W. H. Williams, M. D. One Hundred Ninety-one Q PTIKIST POPULAR PRICED CLOTHING FURNISHINGS TU? LEIN' The Store For Men and Boys 1036 Central Avenue IVIIDDLETOWN, OHIO MUDERN Beauty Shoppe CLARA FAHRENHOLZ, Operator Customers Always Satisfied PHONE 165 11 South Clinton Street STUDENTS of Middletown High School For Le-ss Than 5c Per Day You Can Become a Member of Middletown's Activity Center FOR BOYS AND GIRLS THE MIDDLETUWN YUUIIE MBIVS lihflSll2lII ASSUCIHIIUII The Middletown Building and Deposit I O Assoclatlon 1868 1934 1000 Central Avenue The Old Reliable Savings Institution First Mortgage on Improved Real Estate In Nliddletown and Vicinity N One Hundred Nmety-two Q PTIKIST West Disinlecting Company Largest Manufacturers In America DISINFECTANTS Automatic Drip Machines and Disinfecting Appliances Liquid Soap and Dispensers Paper Towels SOLE DISTRIBUTORS KOTEX VENDING MACHINES 722 Main Street Cincinnati, Ohio THE C. N. STEMPER COMPANY n MANUFACTURERS' DISTRIBUTORS HIGH GRADE California, Ohio, Oregon, New York Canned Fruits and Vegetables Specializing Requirements of Institutions, Hotels, and Restaurants Fresh Frozen Fruits-All Varieties Oflice and Warehouse First Street Just East of Keowee DAYTON, OHIO-PHONE ADAMS 5265 Compliments of Schraffenbergefs Flower Shop . 0 ACU-If.. HQ!! A t ww 5-we gn, tx ,tx Mug ,S X, -0.4, Olkiis -1 ,I 50 SOUTH MAIN STREET Phone 888 Buy For Cash AND Save the Difference West Middletown Coal and Feed Co. STRODTBECK BROS. We Are Not Members of the Middletown Coal Dealers' Association One Hundred Ninety-three C 2 PTIKIST Louise Sharkey's Gift Shoppe 31 North Broad Street MIDDLETOWN, OHIO ....EI.. BUY YOUR GIFTS FROM US AND HAVE YOUR PACKAGES IN YOUR COLORS The Middletown Journal All the news thafs fit to print U1 'fl 2 U3 F' 0 3 ES 5 '53 2 O0 W P1 5 9 P 3 A P1 P4 03, un 'D 2 la 2 IP THEATRE COMICS FEATURES ADS Headquarters For: DINNERWARE HOUSEWARE GLASSWARE HARDWARE Sherwin-Williams Paints Redd 8: Waller 27 South Main Street Phone 23 THE F. O. DIVER MILLING COMPANY BEST GRADES COAL and COKE 1810 First Avenue PHONE 134 One Hundred N ine ty- four Q PTIKIST COMPLIMENTS OF Larry's A PLACE TO EAT AND MEET THE BOYS 2019 Tytus Avenue It Is a. Fact That: In a few years our honorable senior males will be wearing beards, judging' from the fashionable mustaches. Most of our senior boys can cook and sew better than grandma. Some day all chewing' gum will be scraped from each and every part of the school to be put into circulation for the next depres- sion. Some day teachers won't scold pupils- the worms will turn, Some big bully of a student will be able to scream at the top of his voice, Hi-de-ho and walk right past a teacher boldly. Some day there will be no long' jaunts from iioor to floor-there will be nice auto- matic elevators for all. Our great-great-grandchildren won't have to carry around so many books-we are going to have one big' book instead of so many little ones. With the aid of several heavy ropes this idea should be a success. Lessons and classes are unnecessary fix- tures in school life. Our grandchildren will have dances in the gym every Friday p. m. The staff will need body guards when this book comes out. When you think of real screen entertainment at popular prices you always think of the theatre that gave you 42nd Street, Footlight Parade, Gold Diggers, Flying Down To Rio, and many other out- standing attractions. More shows, such as these, are on the Way and of course they'll be shown at the GORDO Midldetown's Little Theatre With the Big Pictures A. J. RYAN WILSON BROS. Men's Furnishings HATS TAILORING Quality at Low Prices 1725 CENTRAL AVENUE Middletown, Ohio One Hundred Ninety-Eve WQPTIKIST WILLIAMSUN-THRESS FUHNAUE GU. HEATING IS AN ENGINEER'S JOB EDW. J. THRESS M g PHONE 997 Harry Clark SPORTING GOODS BICYCIIES GUNS AMMUNITION Hunting and Fishing Licensee 13 North Broad Street PHONE 1529-W QUALITY Health-Baked Pretzels Baked by Cincinnati Pretzel Co. 642 44 ,Sedam Street CINCINNATI, OHIO WE SERVE THEM C suoe in . T. Dagenbach 1 759ifCENTRAL AVENUE Phone 1 26-W STAR BRAND SHOES O H d'dN wty- Q PTIKIST I know what's passing in your mind, said' Evelyn. I know, too, why you are calling here night after night, appropri- ating my time to yourself and keeping other nice young men away. You want to marry me, don't you? I-I do- gasped the astonished Harry. I thought sog very well, I will. 22 :li PF Frances: I think Jimmy is horrid. I asked him if he had to choose between me and a million which would he take, and he said the million. Clara Beth: That's all right. He knew if he had the million you'd be easy. Pk if if How is the law made? asked Mr. Win- kelman. : Oh, replied Jelina, cheerfully, the senate has to ratify itg and then the Presi- dent has to-has to veto itg and then the House of Representatives has to- she hesitated for a moment. Oh, yes! I re- member now, she said. The House of Representatives has to adjourn until the next session! Parke'S Gold Camel Tea Balls INDIVIDUAL SERVICE Every Cup a Treat Coffees Teas Spices Canned Foods Flavoring Extracts L. H. Parke Company Philadelphia Pittsburgh Look Your Best In a Bobbette Permanent An Idea, Every Treatment Is An Individual Expression of Wearer's Personality , BOBBETTE Beauty Shop 1344 Central Avenue Phone 302 NASH LAFAYETTE O CENTRAL GARAGE USED CARS REPAIRING 1943 Central Avenue PHONE 2991 One Hund11ed.Nfmety-seven Q PTIKIST Compliments of n I Middletown Funeral Directors f Jos. R. BAKER A CHRISTIE AND BAILEY W. N. McCOY J. D. mess HOWARD A. WILSON'S SONS d Ninety-eight 7601211111 ST INDEX T0 ADVERTISERS American Rolling Mill Co. ....,..,,,........, . Arpp, John Co., The ...,......, Avalon Dairy Co., The ...,. Badger Agency ..,,.........,.. Bailey-Howell ....,...,,..,., Baker, Joseph R. ......,.... . Banker, E. L. Coal Co. Bobbette Beauty Shop ....,.. Bond Furniture Co. .....,. . Caloric Coal Co. .....,,......,,, , Cappel's Furniture Store ....., Central Garage ........,..,....,.,....... .,..,. Central Store, The ,........,.....,,...... ,,.,.. Central Taxi Co. 127 Taxij ....... ....., Christie and Bailey ,....,.,.......... ....,. Cincinnati Pretzel Co. .,....... . Claradon Hat Shoppe ..., Clark, Harry ...............,. Crystal Tissue Co. Dagenbach, C. T. ..... . Delicia ,.,..,...,...., . ,.... Denny Lumber Co. ,..... , Dentists ........., ...1 .......,... ... Diver, F. 0. Milling Co. ..,.....,.,. Doellman and' Kurry ,....... . .,......,, ,,.., . Dohn Hardware and Paint Co. Dreamway Beauty Shoppe ......,..,. ....,. Early's Dairy Products ..,,.,,.,..... ....,. Early's Ice Cream Co. . ,,,.,.......,.,, .,.. . . East End Cycle ...,................ , ............... .. Eldridge Entertainment House Elite Ice Cream Co. ......,.....,..,...,. ..,.. . Empire Clothing Co. .......,........ ..... . Fay, John T., Drug Co. .,,. . Fay's Super Service ....,... Fenzel's ..............,.......... Frisch, E. L. ..,.......,..,,. . Furniture Shop, The ..,... Gardner-Richardson ........,., Gem City Ice Cream Co. ...., . Gem Smokery ....,,.,...,...,..... Gillen's Pharmacy .,,,.,.......,., Gordon Theatre .......,,...,..,.,...., ....., Greathouse, C. E. and Sons .,..., ....,. Greene and Brock .......,...,......., ,..... Hamilton Business College ...,.. ...... Harding-Jones Paper Co. Harrison, W. T. ,......,......,...,..... ,.... . Hatfield Coal Co. ........,.....,.....,,... ,.,.. , Hauselman Transportation Co. Haynes Community Store .....,.,... ...... Helen-Ella Beaut Sho y p .......,.... ....., Hinck's Auto Sales C77 Taxij ..... ....,. Hollywood Beauty Salon ,........ Indianapolis Engraving Co. ,.,.. ...., . Jewel Beauty Shoppe, The Jurgensen, C. E. ,.......,.......... . John Ross Store, The ......... Kennett, L. G. ..........,. . Kistner, Edward W. ..,, . Klein's ...,.....,...,.....,.... Korros, Abe .........,. Kyle's Boot Shop ...,.. Larry's ,.,,. ..,............,. LeSourdsville Lake ....... Lewis Flower Garden ..,... Lorillard, P. Co. ...,....,. , McCoy, W. N. .,...,,..,, . McLaughlin, T. D. ...,....,...................... . Manchester Hotel ...,.....,.....,,................. 155 183 180 164 150 198 170 197 182 154 149 197 169 150 198 196 164 196 152 196 154 185 190 194 189 173 157 173 153 184 185 162 188 158 160 174 177 162 159 176 151 150 195 174 163 183 176 184 151 167 184 174 162 182 165 185 163 181 158 183 192 151 150 195 172 178 172 198 171 168 Maple Park Dairy ..,,.,......... , Marie's Beaute Shoppe ......... ..,.. Marlett, C. C. ....,...,..,.......,.....,., .,.. , Mathews Renovating Shop ...,.. ..... Mayer Meat Co. .,,,...,.............. .... . Miami Jacobs College ........... ,,... Miami Valley Chautauqua .........,.......,.. Middletown Awning Co. .......,.,... , Middiemwn Building and Deposit- ' I Association ,,.,,, . ,...... . ,....,.,...........,,.. Middletown Ice and Coal Co. ...,,....,. . Middletown Journal .........,...,..... , .... Middletown Lumber Co. ...... .... . Miller, E, L. ...,........,.,....,. .,.. . Modern Beauty Shop ....... ..... Montgomery Ward ...,.,.. ..... Moore, Frank E. ..,.,.......... .,,. . Mosko, August ..............,.,,.. ..... Murray Studio ..,,....,.....,........ ..,., Naegele-Auer Printing Co. Neighbour's Men's Shop .,,..., ..,.. New York Racket Store ,..... ..... Offenhauer's Grocery ......,................. Ofiice Outfitters, The .,.............,..,.... ..... Ortman Stewart Transportation Co. Osteopaths , ...... ,......... . ,.,.,.............. . .,... . Paradise, The ..,..,...,,....,.,.... .,,,, Parke, L. H. Co. ...,......,.,.....,.. .... . Parrot, The ,..,.....,..........,,........,.. ..,.. Peop1e's Clothing Company ...... ..... Physicians ..,....,,.........,.,...,...,.. ,.... Ralston Paint Co. ...,.................,. ..., . Rathman-Lewis Drugs, Inc. .,..... ..,. . Raymond Bag Co. ......,............ .... . 167 168 176 167 177 176 156 152 192 189 194 186 160 192 177 160 172 178 187 163 160 189 186 180 190 179 197 188 182 191 179 164 171 Redd and Waller .,,.......,...., ..,,, 1 94 Reed Klopp Co., The ,. ,.,.. .,... 1 79 Reiner Bros. Inc., The ..... 161 Riggs, J. D. ..,.,.,,,.,,...,,.., ..,,. 1 98 Rizzo, S. and Sons .......,.......,.... ..... 1 57 Ryan, A. J. .......,..,..,...........,,......,., ..... 1 95 Schraffenberger's Flower Shop ......,..... 193 Sebald, Wm. Realty Co. .............. .,.., 1 66 Sharkey, Louise Gift Shop ...,... .,,.. 1 94 Sickle's Beauty Shoppe ......... ,,... 1 61 Simonton's Grocery ,. .,........... ..,.. 1 52 Slack, R. H. Plumbing Co. .,... ..,.. 1 70 Smittie's Sandwich Shop ....... ..... 1 70 Snider, D. W. ,.,.,.,............... ..... 1 52 So Different .........,........... ..,.. 1 58 Sorg Paper Co. ,.... ,..,, 1 82 Sparrow, E. K. ..... ...,. 1 88 Stagge, Joseph .,....,.,.. ..... 1 61 Stemper, C. N. Co. ......., ...,. 1 93 Strand Beautv Shoppe ..... ..... 1 86 Style Shop, The ,.........,..,. ...., 1 57 Sulfsted Bakery ................., ,.... 1 80 Thrusher Jewelry Store ..,... ,.,.. 1 56 Tom's Glass Shop ......,.........,., ..... 1 54 Union Sanitary Laundry ....... .,.,. 1 72 Walburg, Harry .,.,...............,................ 170 Watson's Studio ..,,...,,...,,.,....,...........,.,. 175 West Disinfecting Co. ,......,..,....,....,..,.. 193 West Middletown Coal and Feed Co. ,. 193 Whorley, E. S. ,......,...,..................,....,.. 153 Williamson-Thress Furnace Co. .......,., 196 Wilson, Howard A. Sons ., ........,... ..... 1 98 Worthmore Clothes Shop ..,...,..,. ...., 1 78 Wrenn Paper Co. ..........,.,.,,... ..,.. 1 66 Y. M. C. 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