Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1938 volume:

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Hlum Ma X , if 6 F099 That this hook, round by round, may tend to strengthen the encircling bond of loyalty between the students and faculty of Middletown High School, we, the staff of '33, by means of a circle wish to portray the cycle of life around our school, the clubs which form a wheel of enjoyment for days spent here, the ball of sports which enliven school spirit and good sportsmanship, the humor which makes our heads reel, the ads which display the cogs of industryg and also to keep in circulation fond memories of Middletown High School which we hope this hook will revive. We, as seniors who have been around this school for the past three years and have enjoyed the rhythmic interpretations of the music department, wish to dedicate this book to Herman J. Copp, whose life revolving about our school can be inscribed in this Cooperation is his creed V Inspiration is his goal Reliability is his code Creation is his hobby Loyalty is his password Energy is his spur for accomplishment OE rv-um aw! WJ. nf JM of Qffwf zum -Wafer n gf an X in 'WMYL fm? 7 8 I9 If10 R. W. SOLOMON, Superintendent B. A., OHIO NORTHERN PH. B., UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO OST of life's great successes can be traced to right decisions made at critical times, and these decisions are often influenced by seemingly small things. It is said that at a certain hour of the day two south-boun-d passen- ger trains leave the Terminal Station in Chicago on parallel tracks, but, as they approach Englewood Station, a switchman throws a lever which in turn presses a thin blade of steel against one of the rails. This thin blade widens into a sheath and this into the curved rail which changes the course of one of the trains. The result is that the one train rushes on to its final destination on the Atlantic seaboard, while the other is turned toward the west and lands its passengers in San Francisco -all on account of the small blade of steel. The careers of most of our great men and women have been deter- mined by small influences at critical periods in their lives, if we are to rely upon their biographers. At times of business reverses or personal misfortunes we are called upon to make important readjustments for which we have had no special training. Then it is that the reserve power built up by the mastery of small obstacles comes to our rescue. It is unfortunate that in looking for the big things in life, men overlook the small things Which so often form the steps by which they ascend. -R. W Solomon. .A:l'JVii'fi.G Ji':., fy I.M,w N u Kathleen Banker B. A., Western MATHEMATICS Helen Barkley B. S. in Ed., Miami HISTORY Eugene O. Barr A. B., Antioch M. A., Ohio State PRINTING Martha E. Buschemeyer A. B., Wittenberg E NGLI SH Minnie Chalfin A. B., John B. Stetson HISTORY Fay Clark B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio State SPANISH, BIOLOGY Herman J. Copp B. S. in Ed., Miami College of Music, Cincinnati MUSIC Harold Draut B. S., Denison M. A., Columbia CHEMISTRY Ellen Easton A. B., Wittenberg ENGLISH Glenn Ellison A. B., Denison PHYSICAL EDUCATION, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, ENGLISH Ill I12 Russell F. Evans Martha B. Jacoby A. B., Wittenberg B. S. in Ed., Miami HISTORY, COMMERCIAL LAW ' HOME ECONOMICS, ENGLISH Royner Greene Eleanor H. Haueisen Everett B. Kreider B. S., University of Illinois B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio State A. B., Findlay College HISTORY LIBRARIAN SHORTHAND, TYPING Martha Hammond Bess Marie Hoover Herman H, Lawrence A. B., Western B- A-, Miami A. B., De Pauw ENGLISH ENGLISH A. M., Univ. Of Pennsylvania AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, HISTORY Helen J. Hartman ' Elmo Lingrel A. B. Heidelberg D - M. in 'Ed., Univ. of Cincinnati C2lteISE2gATI0N VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE, HISTORY l O the Graduates in the Class of 1938: The one institution that controls the steady and progressive How of industrial, commercial, and civic life of America is the school system. Buying power, the preservation of our democratic institu- tions, the maintenance of the American Standards of Life-these and many other values are rooted in the Education of Youth. As Educa- tion's hand controls America, so does the hand of the graduate control Education, for to-day's youth becomes tomorrow's men of affairs. Real progress in the world is slow. It is the orderly process of evolution, of education. Each century God gives the World three new generations, but only three steps forward in a hundred years. In this slow but steady and sure process, it is necessary to take the first step before the opportunities of the second become visible. Life's treasures lie around the corner. Your life is one of these steps, if you take it. As you move forward, others following after you may see the light. It is a privilege and a duty today for you to hold aloft the torch of American Ideals, of Liberty, of Education, of Industry, of Human Betteridentg and as you do, God will endow you and your generation with? rich heritage of success, happiness, and peace. May this be younfyurpose in life. 4 if-fWade E. Miller. p,f .J . ui f I I, 4' I 5 if Q Q Q 1 I B. A., HEIDELBERG n if M. A., OH10 STATE I ' I K if .gf WADE E. MILLER Principal 13 MABEL E. ELDRIDGE, Dean of Girls B. S. IN EDUCATION, MIAMI ENGLISH, FRENCH O I O IN APPRECIATION In appreciation of those people, who have been going in circles ever since we the seniors came into this school, we are crowning them with this Wreath symbolizing their Faithfulness Versatility Ability Initiative Cheerfulness Reliability Understanding Thoughtfulness Loyalty Usefulness Tact Energy Youth Sincerity As We step out into life we hope that this group of people will in encircling years never forget this class. We know that you Will ever be held high in our esteem for the satisfactory achievement in rounding this class into an intelligent group of young men and women. I14l Templyn P. Maffett B. S. in Ed., Miami SHORTHAND, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Lillie C. Maier B. S. in Ed., Ohio State LATIN, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY E. H. McCandlish A. B., Wooster PHYSICS, BIOLOGY Veda McCray A. B., Heidelberg LATIN, PHYSICAL EDUCATION Elizabeth McDermott B. S. in Ed., Bliss College M.- A., Univ. of Cincinnati SHORTHAND, OFFICE PRACTICE Helen McElwain B. S. in Ed., Miami PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6-W' . Mark McMillan B. S., Wilmington M. A., Ohio State BIOLOGY Wilbur C. Neel B. S. in Ed., 1 i . University of Cincinnati BOOKKEEPING Clyde D. Pierson B. S., Miami MECHANICAL DRAWING, MANUAL ARTS Florence Powell B. S. in Ed., Ohio State PUBLIC SPEAKING, DRAMATICS, ENGLISH E151 91 ' 1 Gertrude Price Ji ' B. S. in Ed., Ohio State MATHEMATICS O. R. Raberding B. S. in Ed., Bowling GI' M. A., Ohio State MANUAL ARTS, BIOLOGY Ernestine Roudebush A. B., Miami: M. in Ed University of Cincinnati ENGLISH, GERMAN, LATIN ,-lT..J- In H. D. Shaw A. B., Heidelberg M. A., Ohio State BOOKKEEPING, BUSINESS ENGLISH Anna Marie Shuman A. B., Heidelberg BIOLOGY Evangeline Spahr A. B., Otterbein ENGLISH 1 Ill! Dorothy E. Wilson B. S. in Ed., Ohio University Cincinnati Art Academy ART, ENGLISH Elizabeth K. Wilson B. S., Ohio State HOME ECONOMICS J. F. Winkelman B. S. in Ed., Miami HISTORY, SOCIOLCGY, ECONOMICS X J Good afternoon, teachers and students of M. H. S. Let's go to press. Flash! It has just been learned by your correspondent that- Our Dean of Boys, Mr. Schulz, will spend his summer vacation selling foodstuffs over the counter at Miami Valley Chautauqua. Mr. McCandlish has just been elected President of the Tall Story Club by virtue of his ability to spin yarns about the fish he catches on his annual jaunts into the back woods of Canada. By the way of the high seas! The lure of the Atlantic is again attracting Miss Busche- meyer. Last summer-Europeg Christmas holidays-Cuba, and now back to the British Isles. Mr. Winkelman will spend the summer, I am told, growing a new crop of grass on our football field so that Coach Lingrel will have something to soothe his grass nerves' during the coming season. Miss McCray will don overalls and straw hat and play hostess at a barn dance this summer at Chautauqua. So get out the old Fiddle and let's make her dance. . Coach Ellison believes he shoul-:l experience every kind of accident in order to be a good safety teacher. Rumor has it that he is going to Hollywood to risk his neck as a dare devil double for our matinee idols and complete his course. Miss Eldridge will recapture the glamour of a co-ed among the bright lights of New York piling up a few more charms for the charming sophomores. Miss Jacoby will soon be practicing her Home Ec. if all these many trips to Columbus mean anything, but she doesnlt need a doctor as she knows how to cook. Mr. Miller has gone on a diet and the pounds are just rolling away, but his old vim, vigor, and vitality are ever the same. This winds up our faculty flashes as reported by your Optimistic Observer who wishes you all a glorious vacation from the toil and turmoil of school life. Q . Q JEROME C. SCHUI.-Z, Dean of Boys PH. B., HEIDELBERG BIBLE 17 l... THE JUST THE Pmxc:1P x1. UF 'I umm. 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Many have been on the honor roll each time so that our class has always ranked high in scholastic endeavor, but Edward Moritz, Marjorie Jacoby, Sam Elam, Mitchell Page, Howard Robertson, Norma Patton, Sarabelle Dennis, and Eleanor Barnard have especially well represented the scholar- ship arc of our circle by winning high honors in the contests at Oxford, Ohio. Most of our boys on the athletic teams have worked and played together since their Junior High days. Especially in our junior and senior years the football and basketball teams have made an enviable record, so their team work is rewarded by giving them an arc in our orb of activities. The artistic arc of our circle has not been neglected. In our Sophomore years the play Seventeen was presented, and the following year, Big Hearted Herbert . The musical organizations have been active outside of school as well as inside. The Art Department, too, has had very successful art exhibits in the last few years because of the talent of some of our classmates. The Public Speaking activities well deserve a place in our circle. For the Erst time this year an extemporaneous speech contest was held for this district, at which time we were well represented by two of our members. In the debate tournament which was held at Wyoming, our teams took second place. Those who attended the Junior-Senior Prom will not soon forget dancing under the beautiful grape arbor decorations to the music of the Campus Owls. Many happy memories also are recalled when we think of the Senior Dance which completed our social arc in the circle. Our high school days will soon be over, but looking into the future, We hope that all of life's circles of problems may be completed with as much satisfaction as this one at M. H. S. 'N x .,. f fff' f , I F V 1,1 l 'Q , X rw ,Q if ff , fs .f lf ff ft! .LjQ,5x.' QIL4 L31 I f r K sEN1oR oFF1cERs,,r DIXIE GOSE, President When facing foes of great renown, Our Dixie really Gose', to town. Basketball, Football, M Club. JOSEPH PETERS, Secretary A dashing lineman is this Joe, His skill is known by all the foe. Football, Hi-Y, M Club. V N'-A U' 'J If PAUL SIXT, Vice President when onthe field or oin the floor, Our Paul Will Lalwivays boost the score. fBaskenba11,.Fb0tba11, M Club, Track. PAUL SHARTLE, Treasurer A musical genius this boy is, On piano and trumpet he's a whiz. Accordian Band, Band, Chemistry Club, Debate Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Music Club, Optimist, Orchestra, N I K N E21 P Olplgy . Charles Aclrion Industrious but yet reserved, He's never excited or disturbed. German Club. ' Russell Amburgey A stalwart boxer, strong' and bold, A title he may some day hold. ' Nellie Anderson Although she hasn't much to say, She placidly works all through the day, Hi-Y, Music Club. ' Beatrice Armstrong This Bea is really very witty, She's always reciting some silly ditty. Hi-Y. ' Pauline Bach Her Haming hair and winning smile Make knowing her a thing worth whilz. Biology Club, Hi-Y. . Winford Back He's tall and dark and quiet, too The friends he has are far from few. l22l ' Hazel Baggett We know that Hazel is quite bright, She always has her lessons right. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y. . Eunice Baird In typing class she is suprcmeg And as for neatness, she's the queen. Hi-Y, Optimist. . David Baker A stalwart, brawny youth is Dave: And football he does love to play. Football, M Club. T2 L . Bob Balger ' At ping-pong Balzer's hard to beat, His shots are hard and very neat. Hi-Y, Minute Men. . Annalou Banker The life of the party is Annalou, Fair and lively, and capable, too. Biology Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Junior Class Play, Middletonian, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Sandwich Girls, Socc 8x Bus- kin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Margaret Ann Banker To ride in Margie's old Ford truck ls always the grandest piece of luck. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Middletonian, Optimist, Stu- dent Council. Q Eddie Barker A serious-minded, friendly lad, A host of friends he's always hurl. ' Eleanor Barnard Pretty and cute and not very tall, With Editor Tate rates highest of all Accordian Band, French Club, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Music Club, Optimist. . Marguerite Barnes On Marguerite we can relyg To do things well, she'll always try. Hi-Y, Student Council. ' Anna Mae Barnett When she sells tickets at the show, She smiles at all with face aglow. Hi-Y. ' Jack Barr He aims to be a navy man And do his best for Uncle Sam. . Anna Rose Bartolic Her shorthand notes she reads so fast, In typing too she's far from last. Q Gene Beatty Safe driving is his favorite the And toward this end he'l1 ever s . Alvin Bennett Now Alvin is like Robin Hood, me, cheme He shoots and hunts while in the wood Q Charles Berry A merry gentleman is Chuck : With all our hearts we wish him luck Q David S. Betcone Some day he'll be an architect And win from many great respect. French Club, Glee Club, Optimist. Q jean L. Bevis Jean surely shines in basketball And looks just like a fairy doll. Glee Club, Music Club, mist, Spanish Club. Opti Q Ruth Biedenbender In science, home ec., all the rest, It's Ruth who ranks among the best Band, Biology Club, Home Economics Club. Ii23 , . ' 'VM 'x 5-it Yijlkft- ' ' . 1. V,.t- ,, f 6.,Cx. , V tl I i Q Robert C. Black He plays a trumpet in the band, And also thinks the Y is grand. Art Club, Band, Hi-Y. Q Anna Mae Blevins A laughing maiden fair and gay, That best describes our Anna Mae. I-li-Y. ,A N 3 ' Lraljry Booher i In wri ing sports he does excelg .Q 15 . . x ' An expert musician he is as well. , rss B d, Debate Club, Glee Club, 'Qi X, Honor Society, Junior Q J Class Play, Middletonian, A - Music Club, Optimist, Purple 1 ,M lliasquers, Socc and Buskin. .NX ' il 3 Q Alta Louise Booth We all a friend have in Louise, Her motto is We aim to please. Glee Club. Q Ina Jane Bowlin According to Willie, she is a whiz, And she truly shines in every quiz. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, ' Willard Bowling We now present a minute man Who is well liked by every fan. Football, Minute Men, Track. I-241 Q Betty Bowman Vlith titian locks fair Bet is crowned, An honor student-quite renowned. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Middletonian. Q Bob Boyd This golfer blonde you'll often see In fun and mischief and jollity. Basketball, Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Track. Q Jack B rell Both fun and grief he brings to folks Dy always playing practical jokes. Q Dora ,lean Brooks A quiet girl with pleasant ways, For her good work receives the A's. Glee Club. Q jane Brooks Blond of hair and fair of face, She takes her place twith ease and grace. . Charles Lee Brosh Who does not know this Charlie Brosh, Who always likes to kid and josh? Art Club, Basketball, M Club, Track. Q Bob L. Brown Some chips of wood, a razor blade, And he a masterpiece has made. M Club, Track. Q Fred Brown Though small in size is Freddie Brown, We think he'1l win a golfing crown. Golf, M Club. Q Edythe M. Bryant She sews a seam that's really straight, And better meals you never ate. Home Economics Club, Music Club. Q Mozell Bryant This Mozell is a cheerful lass, We love to have her in our class. Hi-Y. Q Bill Burk A handsome lad, this young Bill Burk, His acting stunts oft' cause a quirk. Chemistry Club, Debate Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, M Club, Optimist, Purple Mas- quers, Socc and Buskin, Sopho- more Class Play, Student Council, Student Manager, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q lean M. Burnett As sandwich girl she sold to you Candy and pop corn and hot dogs too. Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. I I fl 4 if fn 4 C 'X 1,..4fi ' 6' ' U I Q Mildred F. Cape This fair maid is plenty smart, Lucky the boy who wins her heart. Hi-Y, Optimist. Q Percy Carter In a watch, a clock, a radio, There isn't a thing he doesn't know. Q Raymond M. Carver Old coins and stamps he does collect, but detective stories he won't neglect. . Wilma Cassidy If you would like to be in style, Just try to copy Wilma's smile. Hi-Y, Student Council. Q Dick Catching Some day we imagine he can count On being manager of Paramount. German Club, Optimist. Q Gertrude Caudill She saw stars and heard birds twitter When a dart from Cupid hit her. Sandwich Girls. E25 l l l . Bill C hannon Snappy tunes with sweetest tone At Bill's command are always blown. Band, Music Club, Orchestra, Purple Masquers. Q Crist Chi fos An argument is all Crist needs ' To show what wit he has indeed. Optimist, Physics Club. . Elizabeth Childs A senior who is very shy We'd like to know the reason why. Hi-Y. Q Sue Childs - 1 Our Susie is so nice and sweet That we all think she's hard to beat. Hi-Y, Optimist. Q Stanley Clarke In mystic places far and near This carefree knight will oft appear. Minute Men. ' ,lack Clay A hunter is this boy called Jack: He hits his mark each rifle crack. 'German Club. E261 Q Charlotte Clendenin In sewing she is quite supreme, For she takes pride in every seam. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. Q Ceorgialou Cline Small and blonde, a clever maid: In dramatics she'll make the grade. Glee Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Socc and Bus- kin, Sophomore Class Play, Spanish Club, Ye Merrie Jesters. . Audrey Cochran A member of the bar she'll be And never charge a costly fee. 7, Wfgfw-'QC if 761, - QL--J' 'ff . Louise Cogan 1'QJC, ,Q I .,,4 With cheery voice and friendly hand She always seems to understandj! Glee Club, Hi-Y, Student I I j Council. jf'-5g,V'f!4j, . 'V ,f . , 'N' ' Q Theodore Cohen With Theodore we can be gay, For he is one who likes to play. Band, German Club, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Robert Coleman Because he works 'most all the time The ladder of success he'll climb. Hi-Y. 0 ' I QDewey Collins Hill-billy songs does this one sing And with each one our pulse does ting. Art Club, Student Council, Optimist. QBette Jane Conrad Our Bette is a charming lass, Whose smile is liked by all the class QHelen Agnes Cottrell Although her eyes look meek and mild, We know she is a lively child. Hi-Y. Q Hazel Craft A joyous girl is Hazel Craft, She never overlooks a lan-gh. Hi-Y. Q Robert Cravens In school, at home, or at the Y All obstacles he does defy. . Cliff Crawford This lad is debonair and gay, And with the girls he's it, they say. Hi-Y, Optimist. O C Q Maxine J. Cremer Home Ee. is Maxine's chief delight: The styles she fashions are just right, Debate Club, Home Economics Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian. Q Bud Cretors This senior boy is blonde and tall, Who in athletics surpasses all. Basketball, Football, Honor Society, M Club, Optimist. y. 'Q ,ff v- ' c . ' 1 . 1 l 1 L x X L W! Q ,lack Cretors He has friends and not a few, Who like him lots, we're sure they do. . Mary Carolyn Cusick Small and petite, that's Cu all right, This senior miss we're sure y0u'll like. Hi-Y, Student Council. Q Joseph Daly Whether it's cold or whether it's hot, Joe likes the girls weather or not. Q Mary Martha Daly A helping word, a cheery smile, That's just our Martha all the while. Chemistry Club, German Club, Hi-Y. E271 Q Richard Davidson DiCk,S DSDPY, bright, and cheerful, too, For he's a circus clown clear through. Q Virginia Davidson 1 Though Ginny's not so very high, Her golden curls you're sure to spy- 1 I . Don Davis N A speaker, scholar of renown, And known by all throughout the town. Chemistry Club,.Hi-Y, Honor ' Society, Optimist, Student Council. . Nellie Mae Davis Kind and courteous is this lass, A credit to our senior class. Q I une Dawson Her style, her smile, her winning way, Brighten our school from day to day. Art Club, Home Economics Club. Q ,lane DeBolt She's tiny, small-yes, quite petiteg Y0u'd like, I know, our Jane to meet. Sandwich Girls. l28l l e Q Mary C. Delp Sugar is sweet and so is candy, Mary is too, for she is dandy. Hi-Y. Q Glow Dennis Glow some day will be a star: She has more zip than a loaded cigar. Hi-Y. Q Sarabelle Dennis A versatile maid is Sarabelle, In everything she does excel. Debate Club, Debate Team, French Club, Home Economics Club, Middletonian, Music Club, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Christine Denniston We all like Christine, you wonder why 'Z It's her merry smile and cheery Hi , Home Economics Club. . Jim Dillon Of all our heroes big and bold, This one ranks with colors gold. Chemistry Club, Football, M Club, Spanish Club. ' Joe Dineen This punster makes a hit with all, Tho' some of his tales are often tall , Qfam .Andrew Domanick As a musician he's first rate, We hear he also can debate. Accordian Band, Debate Club. Q Lena Donathan With a. cheery smile she always greets Those whom e'er she daily meets. Glee Club, Sandwich Girls. .Donald Dotson At times our Don is quite a wit: In everyplace he's sure to Ht. Band, Chemistry Club, Optimist. ff, f-J7- 5 . J . 4 Q , r, K Jordi fifxvicz it of we Ky, .' 'VJ ' X fb r a.. aft' 'Sw ' 'r Xiwflww .Roderic D ,l lea er' wil always A ieuinilhlfmaies Y Hi-Y .X t X. .Lucille Dugan As a Hi-Y girl she does her part To aid and cheer each lonely heart. Hi-Y. . Earl Duhamel Now every day throughout the year Earl does his best to bring us cheer. Jesters. C I . Herbert L. Duvall He's free from care and always gay: That's Herbert everyone will say. Football, Hi-Y, Minute Men, Optimist. ' Bob Eagle Dark, wavy hair and friendly smile, He gladly will help your time beguile. Q Bud Eaton Bud Eaton is so straight and tall He's just the type to play baseball. Junior Class Play, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Mer- rie Jesters, Student Senate. . Henderson Elam He knew his physics well, we hear- Placed second in his junior year. Honor Society, Student Council. . Blondina Ellison Among the girls she is a prize, With soft black hair and sparkling eyes. Cheerleader, Hi-Y, Middle- tonian, Optimist, Purple Mas- quers, Socc and Buskin, Soph- omore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' Robert Enright He's, oh, so quiet as a rule, And always, always calm and cool. Chemistry Club, Optimist. I 29 l . H illard F ausnaugh To Fuzzy hunting is great fun, For his chief joy lies in his gun. Glee Club. ' Evelyn F inkelman Grades she gets would make you blink, But that's because she stops to think. Home Economics Club, Mid- dletonian, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and' Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Charles Fisher In shooting baskets he's a pip ,For he is one who's hard to whip. Football, M Club. ' Marjorie Fisher Although her hobby is basketball, She likes stenography best of all. Biology Club. Q Edward Flisher Eddy with his short clipped locks Reminds us of a chatter-box. Q Doris Ford Chemistry is to her not drab, For she enjoys to work in lab. Hi-Y. O O l30l . Robert Forster At Portsmouth he achieved great fame, He caught the pass that tied the game. Football, M Club, Optimist. ' Hilda Foster A quiet girl though really smart, She's sure to finish every start. Hi-Y. Q Alma F raley If you need a girl for oi'l'ice work, Give Alma the job, she'll never shirk. Glee Club, Home Economies Club. Q Betty Fryer You duel with her at your expense, 'Cause surely she knows how to fence. Hi-Y, Middletonian. Q Homer Talbert F ullen Unconscious humor at its best Is here displayed with fun and jest. . Bob Cade In Glee Club he is quite a star, His tones are clear and carry far. Chemistry Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Optimist. Q Mary Margaret Gailey A nice young girl who's in Hi-Y, Who'll be remembered as years go by. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. . Christine Ganz If it be work or play or song, Christine will never get the gong. Home Economics Club. . Edythe Garrette She wears a ring on her left hand, They say that Gene's the lucky man. Hi-Y. . Dick Gerber Off to the river he does skip To have some fun on a camping trip. Q Ruth Gerber A German and debating fan, She always does the best she can. Debate Club, German Club, H1-Y, Home Economics Club, Optimist. ' Marilyn Gillespie AIOHE the keys her fingers H And music 0 s up to the s . Accordi n Band, d., G1 Club, i-Y, Junio l sP Mus' Club, Purp Masq S0 and Buski Soph mo l s Play, Ye rrie Je er 1 4 wr' yi? , . J . Waldo Glover Ar1:ue is his middle name Perhaps some day it'll bring him fame. Debate Club, Middletonian Music Club, Physics Club. Q Harold W. Goetz A member of the football team, Of snow and ice skates he does dream Basketball, Chemistry Club, Football, M Club, Track. Q Robert Goff Here we have a hunting fan, Who also is a minute man. Chemistry Club, Minute Men. 'N A 1 Q it f M W1 .. o H' Q Donald M. Gose H Big words haunt not our little Don, For he's a walking lexicon. Q Hart Graf As clever as a fox is Hart Hi s wit is piercing like a dart. Band, German Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Junior Class Play, M Club, Optimist, Orchestra, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Manager, Ye Merrie Jesters. . Lois Ellen Gray She's unafraid of working hard, You'll find her record is not marred. Home Economics Club, Music Club. E311 l 1 Q Ijelia Mae Gregory Lelia's really just that type Whom everyone is bound to like. Hi-Y. . Helen Guess For our school plays she does her part By finding props right from the star 5. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Junior Class Play, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Pauline Gullett Her Worthy traits will have no end For on this girl we can depend. Optimist. . Quentin W. Hale Another athlete we have here, All football foes hold him in fear. Football, Hi-Y, M Club, Art Club. Q Rita H ampel This brunette girl never lacks a date, A popular member of our class, '38. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Student Council. . Mae Hanks A June day is rare, so poets say, But then, they hadn't seen our Mae . Glee Club, Hi-Y. E32 l , , 1 I , Q f x ' , . ' Dick Hannah A caddy fine is this boy Dick Where'er he goes, he is the pick. . John Harkrader Now here's a lad both hale and hearty, Who's quite the life of every party. Hi-Y, Optimist, Socc and Bus- kin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' John Hasselbach His brilliant playing on the line Will ever linger in our mind. Basketball, Football, M Club. Q Barbara Hawkes Tall and pretty is our Barb Whose greatest asset is her garb. French Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' Ruth Hawkins R stands for Ruth and Rupp,by the way Suppose they will be together some day 'Z Biology Club, Glee Club. Q Barbara Lou Hayes She dances, swims, and rides quite well, And all in all this girl is swell. Accordian Band, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Middleton- ian, Optimist, Orchestra, Socc and Buskin, Student Council. Q Tom Heck In high jumps Tom excels them all, From his high peak we seem so small. German Club, Hi-Y, M Club, Track. Q Clenard Henderson A modern Samson have we here, His power makes even strong men fear. ' Hi-Y. Q Harold Henderson When Harold Henderson yells ice , We'll know him without thinking twice. Q Virginia Anne Herron Her smile so sweet, her eyes so blue, Here is a winner, staunch and true. German Club. Q Mary Jean Hess ' Mere words can't tell all she has done: A high place with us all she's won. Glee Club, Hi-Y, Middletonian. Q Clarence Hickey This lad who's shy and taciturn Will ever try his best to learn. U U Q 'Ralph Hickey x In Spanish Ralph is quite a wit, His face with grins is always lit. Spanish Club. Q Mike Hocz Although this Mike is very short, He's known by all as a good sport. Minute Men. Q Mickey Marie Holland Light-hearted, frolicsome, and gay, She loves to talk the live-long day. Student Council. Q Edith Marie Hollon Hot dogs, candy, was 'her cry, At the games, now don't ask Why ? Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Sandwich Girls. Q Lucille Hon She's always laughing and full of fun And very well liked by everyone. Q Dallas Hoppe A second Lindbergh he will be And span the land from sea to sea. Minute Men. E33 l O C Q Mabel Horton When her eyes change their direction, Mabel transfers her affection. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club ' Myrtice Hoskins M is for Myrtice, peppy indeed, She can be trusted to be in the lead. Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. ' Robert Hounchell A slim blonde lad who hunting likes, And he is apt at riding bikes. Q Ray Hughes Patient and quiet in every way, He never has so much to say. Q Mary lane Hummel A quiet girl is Mary Jane, Her efforts though are not in vain. Q Inez Hunter This girl is never blue or sad, And in her trucking is not bad. Hi-Y. I 34 l Q Robert H untsbarfer Now Bob has managed well our team, And as a dancer he's supreme. Hi-Y, M Club, Student Manager. Q Geraldine H untsbarger She,s friend to all and foe to none, Her dancing eyes are full of fun. Q Irene Hurst In business she's a useful cog She wants to be a good stenog. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Music Club. ' Paul Igo A sailor he will soon become And battleships he'll learn to run. Q James Ingram Basketball he used to play, Now for baseball shouts Hooray. Q Marjorie Jacoby Popular, clever, and sweet as can be, A combination we don't often see. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Honor Society, Junior Class Play, Midldletonian, Optimist, Sandwich Girls, Socc and Buskin. Q Don James Of Donald James we are quite proud, His speech can win most any crowd. Hi-Y, Socc and Buskin, Sopho- more Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' LeRoy Jenkins This boy knows dates from A to Z You see he's good in history. . Jean Mennel Johnson Her daily routine runs like a clock: She holds the heart of a certain doc, Home Economics Club. . Norman Johnson His curly locks all seem to please The girls whom he just loves to tease. . Priscilla Johnson An ardent booster for our school, She always follows the Golden Rule. Accordian Band, Debate Club, Debate Team, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Middle- tonian, Optimist, Music Club. Q Bob Jones Happy-go-lucky, a jolly clown, No time for tears when Bob's around. Art Club, Junior Class Play, Sophomore Class Play. Q U Q Marguerite Jones Whenever Marguerite comes in, She brings her pal, her violin. Orchestra, Music Club. . Marvin Jones Now here's to Pete, long may he reign As King of Swing from here to Spain. Football, Glee Club, M Club, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Dick Jordan To work in shop is Dick's delight, A job begun will he make right. Q Mary Kash With artful ways she does her part And seems to win the coldest heart. Art Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Purple- Mas- quers, Stud-ent Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q George Kaufman With skilful hands he shapes the forms Of planes that weather all the storms. . Jim Keister s Junior Leader he does try To lead the youngsters at the Y , Junior Class Play, Socc and Buskin, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters, Sophomore Class Play. l35l .Mildred Kelly To her the dance means not a thing, Unless it has that certain swing. Q Naomi Kelly Her pen is busy all the while, And clever sketches make us smile. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. ' Bill Kiesewetter As thousands cheered he'd take the ball And go right through the forward wall. Football. Q Lester Kincaid With friendly face and bashful grin Our confidence he's sure to win. Q ,lane R. King To see her march with her baton Is always well worth looking on. Band, Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Music Club, Orchestra., , ,,, A- 7. K' 1 I -V El! I,c. iw' 1 - f 4 fl - ' i Q-.X -X xLLCX X' H '. w AX - 4 , VL Y. X, 'j vi cfiik xg' N, ' Lyman Kingsbury A splendid fellow Chopper is, The best of things will long be his. E361 f ' ' f , 1.1 ' C' 1 uf' L pf'X-'!'lQf 1 'tflf ff L44 lilly!!! e f . V K - f 'A , I . A . -, ner' ' kb. P l I a fs I I , , i My I X. .. . Cyprian Klamo, Jr. With nerves of iron and bat held tight He whams the ball with all his might Q Piccola Knox , ,, Although her name right now is Knox A sacred rite will make it Cox. Q Earl R. Kohler A doctor this one hopes to be, He'l1 call and cut and charge a fee. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Opti- mist, Student Council. Q Howard Kramer H This boy is strong and ne'er will shirk, His mind is good as is his work. . Dorothy Krebs Q With friendly smile and ne'er a frown She's surely swell to have round.. A 4 K, Spanish Club: Q5 , ' x , 4. x ' J Q Mahmbanlriylfronborg Her acting always brings applause, We like the fashions that she draws. Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y. Home Economics Club, French Club, Honor Society, Junior Class Play, Purple Masquers, Sandwich Girls, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Mildred Kurtz A quiet, pleasant lass is she, Who is engaged, We all can see. Hi-Y. Q Norman Lambert A soldier fine will Norman be, And keep our land forever free. Chemistry Club, Spanish Club. . lziflifie To please LeRoy give him a gun, For hunting rabbits is his fun. Orchestra. Q Mabel Lawson Her interests lie in everything, And to the winds her cares she'll fling. Q Zelma Lawson On radio she sings and plays, And so t0 you we sing her praise. Band, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Music Club, Orchestra, Student Council. ' Mildred Lay When swingsters start her eyes glisten She simply has to stop and listen. Q Bill Leasure From driving Bill derives much fun, And ne'er a party will he shun. German Club, Hi-Y, Minute Men, Student Council. ' Wayne Led ford 'A With scissors lock and strong toe clamp He's apt to be a future champ. 1 Football. - ' Victor Lee A steady worker is Vic Lee, Although he's quiet as can be. Minute Men. Q Bill Lejferson He does desire to travel o'er This continent from shore to shore. Football, Hi-Y. Q Georgia L. Leftheris This girl looks classy all the while, Cause Home Ec keeps her right in style. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. Q Allen Lehmlcuhl Here's a clown tha.t's quite a fooler, Who doesn't know Herr Lemonkuhler? Cheer Leader, Hi-Y, Middle- tonian, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. E371 'Annie Mae Lenear She's president of a girl's Hi-Y, In our esteem she ranks quite high. Hi-Y. ' Millie K. Lenear Millie is clever and full of pep, Sociable and friendly is her rep. Hi-Y, Music Club, Orchestra. Q Betty Lou Leslie Her favorite is Home, sweet home,', And far from this she'll never roam. Q Patricia Lickert Pat's a favorite throughout the school And we'll admit she is a jewel. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Student Council. ' Betty Louise Linkins Her twinkling eyes and soft black hair Bring her a welcome everywhere. Hi-Y, Student Council. ' John Litsakos We shriek and cheer at his command: He sings with Mickey Mouse's Band. Cheer Leader, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie J esters, E381 . Calla Lucille Little In all her ways she's very neat, Reserved and quiet, shy and sweet. Home Economics Club. . Frank Long He likes to take old cars apart, And see whatever made them start. . Helen L. Long Our Helen is the peppy sort Who does engage in every sport, f: X 1, I ' X., .R v Q Jimmie Longf 5, iv I A modern Raleigh is our Jim 'J For this We're mighty proud of him. Band. . Lucy Long In many things does she excel, And is a very popular belle , Hi-Y, Honor Society, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. . Margaret Mary Long This charming member of Hi-Y In basketball scores very high. I HM?-' strut' : , , ' ' J , X 1' fc -ef' KO' A- 14 XX Q3 ff . XV A X K 'L w 'YF 'J ff-T' S ' Q Q H Q X, c F ,. 4- , F Q Mary Luh As swimming champ we give to you None other than Miss Mary Luh. U Lorene P. McClain An opera singer she would be, And say, the way she takes high c ! Glee Club, Music Club, Optimist, Orchestra, Student Council. Q Robert McMahon Bob is always full of fun, And in this way a name has won. Football, Hi-Y, M Club, Min- ute Men, Optimist, Spanish Club, Student Manager. Q Alfred Mack An aviator is his ambition, We hope he gains this line position. Hi-Y. . Dorothy Mack A vocal artist is Dot Mack, And rhythm she will never lack. Glee Club, Hi-Y, Music Club. ' Eva C. Mail In snappy dresses always clad She holds entranced a young post-grad. Glee Club, Hi-Y. I O Q Betty Jane Mammen She puts our boys into a trance, She's sweet and cute,and can she dance! Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. . John W. Manker His funny sketches are just grand, And to this boy we give a hand. . Woodrow B. Manning He's full of jokes, he's quite a card, To laugh with him is not so hard. Q Edward M arts A stamp collector is our Ed, We know that he will forge ahead. . Venus Maupin Venus is auburn-haired and tall, He's Won his laurels at basketball. Basketball, Football, M Club. Q Lillian Maynard A, charming miss, a Southern belle, That describes her very well. E391 Q Betty ,lane Maze Red haired and freckled, cute as can be, We're fond of Betty, it's easy to see. Hi-Y, Honor Society, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. 1 . Norman Leo Meizlish Happy-go-lucky with spirits high He never passes a good time by. I Chemistry Club. Q Mildred L. Melampy Mickey'saseamstress,ared-headed lass, Her friends are many in this '38 class. Hi-Y. Q Walter Melampy An ardent fan of sports is he, Whom at each game we're sure to see. Q Dorothy Pearl Metcalf Now Dot's a girl like sugar candy, And is she sweet? Well, just ask Andy! Hi-Y, Music Club, Orchestra. Q Jim Millan Give Jim a racket and a ball, For he in tennis tops them all. Student Manager, Optimist, Student Council, French Club. E401 Q Wanda Miller Always on the go, always in a hurry, In her V-8, everywhere she'll scurry. Home Economics Club, Mid- dletonian, Spanish Club. . Willie Milton Boots has no worries in his life, No foes, no woes, no strifes, no wife. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y. Q William A. Moore Down the lane we see him streak Ahead in every swimming meet. Chemistry Club, Football, Ger- man Club, Hi-Y,Middletonian, Minute Men, Purple Masquers. . Edward Moritz In science or math Ed will win fame, For Einstein is his middle name. Chemistry Club, Honor S0- ciety, Optimist, Spanish Club, Student Council. Q Clijord Morningstar, Ir. A burst of speed and he will try, To swiftly clear the bar on high. j7ff'Ufl fTVl1QflflflZvx6l 9 Q Jack Morningstar He draws some lines 'most anywhere, And soon he has a picture there. Junior Class Play, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Gordon Morris To be a doctor is his aim, And cure the blind, the sick, the lame. Q Toby Morrison To drive a car brings her great pleasure, Her good times she'll always treasure. Hi-Y. Q Arthur Mount A lilting tune when played by Art Will always brighten every heart. German Club, Music Club, Orchestra. . Betty M ul ford She studies and recites in class, A good example is this lass. Hi-Y. Q Janet Scott Mullen A better friend it's hard to iind, To nurse our ills pervades her mind. Hi-Y. ' Q John Murbach Tall and slim but rather shy, We all call him a regular guy. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Optimist. 1, f 4 1' i3HT1'l'1 '4'. -' ,ti Q., ,.1g,Mrfy'3.. H. mf-v, X . Jim Neal A linotype will be his tool On graduating from this school. . jerry Netherly She's tall, she's stately, and sedate, We often see her with' a date. ' Bob Newlin He's quite at home in every part, And you can bet he'll win your heart. Band, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Orchestra, Purple Masquers, Socc and- Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Dane Nichols Among the girls he is the tops, But in his studies never drops. German Club, Hi-Y. Q Arnold L. Nickell Sure he is handy with a car, Let's hope this knack will push him far. Q Jeanne 0'Connor Laughter and wit join hands in this lass, How time does Hy with her in class. Hi-Y. E41 l . Jean 09F lynn That Jean is Irish can be seen, Because she loves to wear much green. Hi-Y, Middletonian. Q Eddith Oldfield She will triumph in many a feat, Because she is a born athlete. Hi-Y. Q Irene 0,Neil A friend so true with a heart of gold, She's well Worth knowing, so we're told. Q Mary Otte Perhaps our Mary will win fame, 'Cause she can play that tennis game. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Span- ish Club. ' David G. Page Each morning Dave collects the slips, As up and down the hall he trips. Q James Page A man of leisure is our Pete And in soft ball he's hard to beat. Hi-Y, Track. I 42 l Q Mitchell Page This Mitchell is a history shark, And just as happy as a lark. Debate Club, Hi-Y, Optimist. ' Ruth Palmer Her cheery smile from day to day, Just seems to be a sunshine ray. Home Economics Club, Stu- dent Council. Q Bette Pardonner Ten years from now-a stylist who Will fashion clothes for me and you. Art Club, Hi-Y, Home Eco- nomics Club, Optimist, Stu- dent Council. Q Bernice Patton Bernice is such a friendly girl, And known for every glossy curl. Spanish Club. Q Mary Kathryn Patton A gay coquette is in the throng, All love her smile, don't get us wrong. Hi-Y, Socc and Buskin, Sopho- more Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. . Norma Patton She's very good in writing verse, We hear she plans to be a nurse. Hi-Y, Optimist, Purple Mas- quers, Spanish Club. I O ' Mildred Eleanor Peak Her shyness is a charming trait, With jollity she'll ever rate. Q Mary Elizabeth Pearson Her Bible this lass knows real well, In Home Ee too she does excel. Hi-Y, Music Club. . Elmer Perry At the football field in early fall, He passed and kicked a pig-skin ball. Basketball, Football, M Club, Track. ' Joe C. Perry If Joe could have his fondest wish, With bait and hook he'd catch a fish. 0 Garrett c. Phillips His purple M he wears with glee, Of it he's proud as proud can be. Football, Glee Club, M Club, Track. . Mary lean Pierson She loves to tramp thru wood or bower To study birds and every Hower. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Student Council. I, ,. 4, H, ' 1 gqtgjefg.. xi 'ef- ' Albert Pitts From Alabama comes this lad. Who makes our classes far from sad. . Helen Portsmouth If filled with laughter, tears, or sighs We all admire her lovely eyes. Hi-Y. . Florence L. Post Although she's little, she has might, This Florence is a pleasing sight. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Sandwich Girls. Q Curtis Price He dances, sings, and taps a tune, A ladies' man we'lI say right soon. Football, Track. . Ella Erle Quinn Wherever goes this Ella Quinn, She takes a ray of sunshine in. Hi-Y. Q James R. Rader This southern chap we like to see, He hails from down in Tennessee. I43l . Helen Rausch A smart, good looking, stylish blond, Of designing clothes she's very fond. Home Economics Club, Mid- dletonian, Optimist, Ye Merrie Jesters. . William Renner He fits in any part with ease, His audience he's sure to please. Band, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Q Charles Rhoads A sailing boat and lots of luck Are sure to please this roving Chuck . . Bette Riddell In writing stories she's a star, That's why we say that she'll EO far. Middletonian. . Margaret Louise Rigg Her first year here at M. H. S. She rates A-1 and nothing less. . ,lane Ritter When Jane's vivacious voice We hear, Our troubles seem to disappear. E441 . Gene Roberts The peak of style is here displayed By this, our dashing, gay, young blade. Art Club, Golf, Student Council . I O I Q Howard J. Robertson Now bob s a owa 's ch' elight, In w ' h ds t an r A 2. . 1 ' 'fi . O'pt1 st, Student Council. i, ' Pauline Robinson Pauline's so full' of vigor and pep, She loves to do each new swing step. Debate Club, Hi-Y. Q Seanie Robinson That she is smart we'1l all agree, She hopes to earn a Ph. D. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Music Club. Q Fred Rodgers With quiet Ways he is endowed, Though his bass voice is deep and loud. Student Council, Track. Q Herbert Rose Our friendly Herb is ne'er alone, As he draws friends with his trombone. Band, Orchestra. I O Q Helen Rowe The keys beneath her fingers clickg To Walter we know she will stick. Band. . Thomas Rupp We will admit Tom may be small, But he sure knows that game football. Football, Hi-Y, M Club. O Dick Rybolt At math they say that Dick's a shark In French he's never in the dark. Hi-Y. ' Mary Lucille Sargent In business worlds she will go far, She's hitched her wagon to a star. I Mildred Lucille Saul A friend indeed is Mildred Saul, She is esteemed by one and all. Hi-Y. Q James Saunders This lad is quite a happy chauffeur, We also know that he's no loafer. Hi-Y. O I . Marcella G. Schneider Although she's been here just one year She's made herself to us quite dear. Q Marjorie Schneider To be a nurse is her chief goal: She works in school with heart and soul Art Club, Glee Club, French Club. Q Josephine M. Schubert She never needs to use a book, For Josephine knows how to cook. Home Economics Club. ' Henrietta L. Schultz This girl likes every kind of sports, She's often found on tennis courts. Sandwich Girls. Q Bill Sennet At all the games both far and near, We always hear him loudly cheer. ' Charles Sexton Speed merchant of the cinder track, Success and friends he will not lack. M Club, Track. E45 C I , . Millard Shafer I-Ie's full of fun and worthy of trust, If smiles don't win, his dimples must. Chemistry Club. Q Jerome Shapero He has a sharp, intellectual wit, In every crowd he's sure to fit. Chemistry Club, Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y, Purple Masquers. .,f '9 N X MX7 Q kk 1 af Her sh c ot S d charming ways Just seem to sin a daze. Hi-Y, o ics Club, Optimist. I ' Elizabeth Shaw A keen debater is Miss Shaw, She'l1 show you each opponent's Haw. Art Club, Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. f 1 M. f . Gwendolyn Sheley On Gwendolyn we can depend, Her aid to anyone she'll lend. Biology Club, French Club, Hi-Y, Music Club. Q Frances Marie Shepard It is a treat to hear her sing, Her acting great applause does bring. German Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Music Club, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Ye Merrie Jesters. l46l Q Frances Slough A placid member of our class, She is indeed a pleasing lass. Home Economics Club. Q Betty Smith She is so gentle and demure, She'll make a teacher fine we're sure. Hi-Y, Music Club, Student Council. Q Frances Smith Her eyes are black and sparkle bright, She's busy morning, noon, and night. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Middleton- ian, Optimist. . Frieda Smith With fancy turns and figure S's, She has the best time when on skates. Home Economics Club. Q Richard Smith A chemist he some day will be, Creating things unique to see. Chemistry Club, Hi-Y, Mid' dletonian. ' Helen Sorrell To Helen we will give acclaim, Because of work done at the game. Hi-Y, Sandwich Girls. I O 1.wfw'Mx-f'-ffl -w ec'wrW+2ws+rY f ' ' 'W' Q Beatrice .South Her clothes are always up-to-date. She is a walking fashion plate. Hi-Y. Q LeRoy South School spirit to him is very dear, He gayly smiles throughout the year Q Walter Lee Sparks Among the members of the band, Red Sparks is sure to be on hand. Band, Orchestra. Q Roger Spencer Oh he's a circus, someone said, He's always just one jump ahead. Q Helen A. Stahl A gleeful one is this young girl, With Winsome face and hair acurl. Hi-Y. Q Frances Stamper A loyal classmate is this maid, Cheer and mirth are here displayed. l47l Q Constance Thompson . Thelma V. Stamper The song-bird of our M. H. S., She's sure to sing with great finesse, French Club, Hi-Y, Middl'- tonian, Music Club, Optimist. . Lillian Steed In latest fashions always dressed, And many hearts she has impressed. Hi-Y. Q Blanche Stoops To sing and dance her heart delights, Her name perhaps we'll see in lights. Hi-Y. 1 . K ,. Q X1 ge f r , lf . . lane Storer' Her disposition.wins each one, I . As does Nher work that's so well done. French Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Music Club, Optimist, Orchestra, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' Norma Storey If boys with her would like a date, The thing to do is learn to skate. . Edith Sturgeon We look at her and in a glance We know that she does like to dance. E481 ' Edith Swanger Her nature is sunny, her smiles bright, Friendliness glows in wholesome light, Home Economics Club. Q Bob Tate A fiery leader of debate ls energetic young Bob Tate. Debate Club, Debate Team, Hi-Y, Honor Society, Junior Class Play, Middletonian, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Sophomore Class Play, Student Council, Ye Merrie Jesters. ' Frank Temple To our blonde Frank we give a hand, For he has played so well in band. Band. Q Robert Thomas With pen and brush he can create Cartoons that with all highly rate. Football, M Club. Another Nightingale she'll be, And make her patients laugh with glee Hi-Y, Spanish Club. O Bill Tilton His hobby which is work with wood. Brings him both happiness and good. Optimist. I I ' Georganne Timmons She smiles ? Oh yes,and laughs well too, Her friendships all remain true blue. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. ' James Trimble With science Jesse is in tune, His patient ways prove quite a boon. Hi-Y, Ye Merrie Jesters. . Martha Lorraine Tudor Petite and small and mighty cute, At all the games she'l1 strongly root. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. ' Dick Valentine Personality plus should be his name, Just ask the girls, you'll hear the same. German Club, Hi-Y, Honor Society. . Edna Mae Veidt With perseverance and hard work She solves all problems that do lurk. Student Council. . Florence von Sydow Attractive with her lovely clothes, She's fair and dainty like a rose. Hi-Y. O O NA' f' 1 A ' - ' L f K v' ff, ' Louis Waldner This lad has surely wc-n the heart Of Cu from whom he will not part. Football, Hi-Y. is is 1 l Stately, charming, and serene All hail to her who is a queen. Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Honor Society, Optimist, Pur- ple Masquers, Student Council. Q Alfred Walters A cheery lad and full of fun He also likes to joke and pun. . Margaret Ann Watson This young girl adventures in Her dancing and her violin. French Club, Music Club, Orchestra. ' Helen Weber A graceful dancer-never blue, She's liked by boys and not a few. Hi-Y. . Jeanne Weber We like her for her humor best, She's our true friend and that's no jest. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Middleton- ian, Optimist. E491 Q Josephine Weiss She'll draw well for years and ages, Just for proof, look through these pages Art Club, Chemistry Club Hi-Y, Optimist. Q Betty Wheeler She has advice for young and old Which often is as good as gold. Debate Club, Hi-Y. 0 - F '. . -lx A if 1544 tgcftwflz , COP 1 LJ! 121, Q Bob Whitaker He'll dash across the widest stream Because he's on the swimming team. Chemistry Club, German Club Q Delman Whitt A lot of brawn and such good cheer Are had by him, you need not fear. Football, Hi-Y, M Club, Sopho more Class Play, Track, Ye Merrie Jesters. 'Evelyn A. Wideman Any old Week or any old day, A game of tennis she's ready to play Hi-Y. .Mary Ellen Wilkinson Always gay and full of pep, An athlete who is quite adept. E501 , , 1' JZ? U! i iyi,,L.,l ittft-ef, ! PLM tif Lfl- 'X .- .i A Q Bob L. kiWise In dancing Bob can always please, For he is one with skill and ease. ! Hi-Y. ,H 1 y ff 9+ ,X Q Virginia Wood She'll sing and dance whene'er you say, For that is just Virginia's way. Hi-Y. ' Lionel Yeager Here's to Barney , bashful and shy, He's full of fun and one swell guy. Minute Men. Q Iona Hevern Although she joined us near the end Of our school life, she's a dear friend. AFTERWHILES Ah, the endless afterwhi1es!- Leagues on leagues, and miles on In the distance far Withdrawn, Stretching on, and on, and on, Till the fancy is footsore And faints in the dust before The last milestone's granite face, Hacked With: Here Beginneth Space. O, far glimmering worlds and wings, Mystic smiles and beckonings, Lead us through the shadowy aisles, Out into the afterwhiles. miles, -james Whitcomb Riley Q f Q Ruth Yeggy Her every smile is quite a pleasure, Her memories we'll always treasure. Biology Club, Hi-Y, Home Economics Club. Q Louis Zulock In printing Louis does excel For he is one to do things well. Q jamie Turner This Jamie's quiet all the while, She also has a pleasing smile. Q Lola Hevern She'll smile at allwat you and me, When next you meet her, smile and see. E511 NYU!-1R15 X013 131-Lux ALL My LIFE? S1 cimsns! H,uDx'. MVT H15? Plik4l'1 l'Y Som Fm: 111:11 Sopusl S'1'oL1Qx on Sw nxfgu? WKITH 'rule lixmzrps, Do Nou Milan THE 'l'n1u5L: 'I'111R'1'w-NIM-zrzs. L l MPS on Nlulvs? 'l'nm:14 l'r Ox llmsx. I ,1-1T's Gm' Acgcgl p-x1x'1'1c1 w! Hoon. UNI-3 un Slxrgmai X 4 Xe, W1 if N Q CAN HE SWIM? , IJALX Doris H13 IJAILY Dozhzxl gg Xi gg jbqtxfxv QR I Do TH1zY Go XVITII 'rms CAR? ' A LONG WALMEQ. k NUTS FROM NUTVILLH. ljooxm' Folk A l.:IVEEI:ZR ? ' , IJOW-WOW---PU'I'TIN ON THE D003 ' A 5 X A THREE7S A CROWD! Y . w 'N 'x .fw ' LAP gi. I W 5. O. 5. Lrmvs OUR bwfimnzsj. K ,J-W' WU L5 MPH 2 Vu. TAKE YAN11,1.AZ E541 IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER 6-School opened and everyone CJun- iors, Seniors, and Sophomoresj ran in circles hunting Room 100. . SEPTEMBER 15-Orders for Senior rings and pins taken. Special ring for Whitt and we don't mean telephone. SEPTEMBER 23-Charlie Sexton cut a short nine on the golf course at Cincinnati and won the Cross. Country Meet. OCTOBER 3-Optimist editors and staff chosen. But then we all make mistakes! OBTOBER 5-John Harkrader tried to get hot water out of a Bunsen burner. OCTOBER 15-Miss Spahr calls on Dillon family and thought they were having a party, but only the family was present. NOVEMBER 7-DuChemin, Patterson, James, and Ellison win Prince of Peace Contest. DuChe- min and Ellison ran neck 'n neck. NOVEMBER 8-Kentucky belle struck M. H. S. and also the boys. NOVEMBER 12-Four handsome brutes were elected as the Senior Class Oiiicers. What lucky girls will help lead the Grand March? NOVEMBER 15-Ouch! Oh! OW! More moans and groans around due to stunts in gym classes. NOVEMBER 19-Boys used snow shovels to advan- tage on football field. NOVEMBER 27-Hi-Y Conference in Toledo and girls enough to go around. DECEMBER 3-Wise Leaders entertain with Chili Feed. Hot time eating Chili! DECEMBER 7-Football boys after being enter- tained by Rotary Club staged strike and on marching up to school door were met by Mr. Miller. DECEMBER 23-Mr. Draut got Christmas Spirit and didn't give an assignment over holidays. JANUARY 13-Sophies stage upset by wearing Green Stockings. JANUARY 20-Middletonian starts colossal circula- tion contest by finding mistakes in advertise- ments. Were they intentional? JANUARY 20-The Big Apple swings to and fro at first Tea Dance of M. H. S. JANUARY 29-Bargain sale in Portsmouth on plaid shirts! Millan bought two to save a cent. Cheapskate! FEBRUARY 16-Blow gun expert shows how in Chapel. Dotson interested! FEBRUARY 18-The editor of the scandal sheet fMiddletonianJ was picked up by two of his clients at 1:30 in the morning. Why, Tate? FEBRUARY 21-Miss McCray devises new reducing plan. Shrimp and ice cream guaranteed to lose 3 pounds over night. FEBRUARY 22-Old grad who was having a vaca- tion on this supposed holiday returned and lent new tire to the Optimist Staff. FEBRUARY 25-Juniors have the first high school dance. Three more to come. That's great! IUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The members of the Junior Class have many achievements to be proud of and have displayed their talents in various ways. Their round of activities is led by Hody Anness, presidentg Don Worman, vice-president, Charles Day, secretaryg Calvin Cole, treasurer. In dramatics they have been outstanding as they have proved to us in the Sophomore Class Play, The Patsy , and in the Junior Play, The Night of January Sixteenth . Our chapel programs have been greatly enlivened by several of their amusing and entertain- ing plays. Next year's football and basketball records should be of the best, if this year's Junior showing is an example of the things to come. Many of the boys have also participated in track and golf, while the girls did their part in interclass games. Musical talent is not lacking here. Many Junior students play in the Orchestra and Band. Due honor should be given for their regular attendance and the time devoted. However, not only do they help to round out the Band and Orchestra, but others have also lent their talent for the betterment of the Chorus and Glee Clubs. With their aid Middle- town High is sure to rank high in musical circles also. The Juniors gave much enjoyment and entertainment with their Junior dances and Junior-Senior Prom. To them goes the honor of having the I-irst of the series of dances which were instituted this year, at which time they proved themselves excellent hosts and hostesses. With all these achievements and talents it is a sure thing that the senior class of 39 will not be lacking in anything around this school. p, ! ' -M X n fwfr l , ' aff K IH ra., i on fx. 55 C Q Q Q O O O 56 2 3 1 4 27 9 5 6 7 11 15 16 13 28 10 12 26 14 18 17 Z9 20 8 30 31 23 22 21 25 24 19 50 f0 39 38 47 37 34 51 43 41 42 44 49 45 48 36 35 56 55 54 33 52 G2 G1 57 53 64 63 79 59 60 58 65 66 71 72 73 67 70 75 78 68 74 77 69 80 81 76 F32 84 89 96 98 97 99 85 S6 87 92 91 90 93 83 88 95 94 32 IUNIORS Grace Achberner Jane Aera Ava Adams Eugenie Adams Garland Adams William Alfrey Vivian Allen Hilda Allspaw Grace Amatulli Fred Anderson Hody Anness Bob Arkill Jean Armitage Charles Armstrong Rosetta Arnold Viryrinia Auflspurger Charrna Bailey Margaret Thelma Baird Jack Baker John Ball Cecil Ballard Edith Barker Bill Barnett Clarence Barnette Herman Barnette Vanessa Barnhart Ruth Barlett Patricia Bennington Julia Beres Betty Bernstein Virprinia Louise Black Jasper Clayton Blevins Karl Blevins Ruby Blevins Shirley Bloom Virginia Bolton Bob Bowman Charlotte Brandon Jim Brate Jack Brewer Mark Brewer Pearl Brown Robert Brown Rebert C. Brown Edward Bruck Jean Bryant Don Burnett Geneva Burton Martha Busseer Ellen Butts Virginia Byrum Marie Cable Alfred Cain Runette Calloway Warren Camp Ethel Leota Carpenter Juanita Carter Lewis Carter Gladys Cash Mae Loma Caudill Gretchen Cavolt Martha Chamberlain Bob Chandler Jack Chapman Anthony Chapta Mary Christman Delma Coddington Bernice Cole Calvin Cole Albert Combs Amy Compton Wilma Conley Joe Cornella Ruth Cowyzill Bill J. Cox Donald Cox Aulcie Mae Craft Lucille Crosbie Ralph Curlis Arthur L. Darrell Audrey Davis Mack Davis Charles Day Robert Dell Russell Dennis Calvin Didlick Martha Doebler Suzanne Douglas Lena Downs Mildred Downs Anna Mae Dowrey Dolores Drake Louise Dredge Bill Duxzan Virginia M. Duke Mable Duneil Mildred Duncil Harold Shaffer IUNIORS 1 47 2 3 4 5 G T S 10 11 36 12 13 14 15 16 9 1T 18 19 20 32 26 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 35 34 33 31 62 68 56 41 37 38 39 45 40 46 44 49 57 42 48 50 51 52 53 65 55 60 59 58 61 G7 54 66 64 43 63 69 70 75 71 74 '73 72 'TS 76 T9 T7 SO 87 81 82 S5 S4 S6 83 96 95 S9 98 91 94 97 92 90 93 S8 00 99 Gladys Clements Edwin Earhart Geneva Eirelston Mildred Eaelston Pauline Efrelston Thelma Elam Mary Ellis Paul Ellison Jean Fanning Florence Faulkner Gladys Fergusen Joe Finkelman Bill Finney Nina Flaprf: Ann Flanagan Dean Flanders Barbara Ford Theresa Ford Ruth Elaine Fowles Harold Freeman John Freeman Florence Freeze Georfle Fuaett Donald Fullen Mary Ellen Gardner Ballard Garrett Catherine Gephart Ellen Gcphart Charles Gillum Adele Goldschmidt June A. Goldsehmidt Jim Goodwin Helen Graham Ralph Gray Raymond Gray Joseph Greenbaum Glenna Gutshall Deward Hall Fred Hamilton Hazel Hanks Arminta Hardin Alberta Hartness Marabelle Harvey Dorothy Hanselman Robert Hausman Alice Hawkins William Heilman Robert Heller Annette Henderson Betty Henderson Louella Hifzhley Robert Highley Harriet Hinkle Wilblir Hodge Robert Hollenbaugh Carrol Holschuh Paul Hopper Bob Hoskins Iona Howard Ruby Howell Frances Howerton Dorothy Hubbard Carl Hudson Lenore Hudson Gordon Hughes Ted Huntsbarger Bette Hur Bob lmfeld Ella Mae Jackson Ethlyn Jackson Thomas Jackson Mina Jacot Edward James Tom Jarrett Lillian Jay Charles Jenkins Cordia Mae Jones Harold Jones Helen Marie Jones Warren Jones Don Jordan James Jordan June Juryxensen Emma Jean Kaurich Helen Keating John Kees Marian Keiser Caldwell Keith Arthur Kerschbaum Gladys Kesling Paul Kindle Cuela Kiniyalects Tony Kiniyalocts Richard Koeppel Winifred Kordenat Madge Krebs Pegfi Kurry Gene Lamb Clarence Lawson Rexill Lawson ag Q 57 4 58 IUNIORS Bob Keffer Louella Kin! Carroll Lewis Margaret Lewis Raymond Lillard Art Linkins Bob Little Madge Lloyd Charles Long Denvill Allen Lovelace Dick Luft' Jeanne Lukens Joe McCullough Leo McEvoy Eloise McGraw Eugene McGraw Donald McKillop Fred McNabb Glennie McQuinn Eugene Mack Orus Maddox Jeanne Maier Louise Manning Charles Margerum Ruth Marlett Helene Massey Mary Carolyn Maurer Ray Mehl Donald Metcalf Irene Middleton Bill Millan Bill Miller Bob Miller Joe Miller Shirley Miller Leroy Mills Allan Miltenberger Alene Milton Ishmon Mitchell James Mitchell Minnie Mittenholzer Clarence Mize Leslie Mokry Beverly Moon Bertha Moore Naomi Moore Tom Morningstar Helen Marie Mosier Ruthe Mull Marjory Mulloy Dorothy Murphy Dwight Murphy Mary Murphy Raymond Murphy Marion Myers Herbert Mynhier Ray Neal Billy Neuenswander Dick Newlin Ernest Newton Nickolas Nick Jim Nickell Mildred Nickell Tom Nickell Lois Ober Robert Olzlesby Albert Osborne Helen Marie Patterson Roberta Pendergrass Howard Perkins Ethel Petrocy Earl Pleasant Laura Plummer Doris Pramer Frances Price Leslie Pugh Harold Radabaugh Jack Raine Eddie Read Dorothea Reese Robert Rice Mary Richardson Jane Riggs Christine Rish Joan Ritter Anna Rizzo Garnetta Roberson Lafayette Roberson Charles Robinson Stella Jean Robinson Virginia Rowe Evelyn Rudicil Rozella Rudicil Warren Rupp Glen Russell Mervin Russell Charles Russelo Dorothy Ryan Robert Ryan IUNIORS 64 7 16 22 2 15 9 14 26 21 4 12 24 23 27 3 10 5 6 1 8 30 11 13 20 17 28 25 29 18 19 49 46 39 48 44 35 G1 47 53 31 34 42 41 32 38 33 37 40 45 50 43 56 52 51 54 55 57 53 63 36 59 60 G2 65 68 73 84 77 67 74 75 81 70 85 72 69 71 76 78 79 83 S8 91 92 90 S7 80 66 86 82 95 89 96 93 94 97 Wayne MacDonald Joe Sabo Marrzaret Sabo Steve Sabota Bill Salmon Izola Sandlin Lacy Satterfield John Sawyer Wilma Jean Saylor Doris Scaggs David Scheibert Bob Schlayer June Schmidt Audrey Schubert Gladys Scott Frank Scurlock Cecil Sebright Junior Seibold Robert Selby Vernon Shackelford Ruth Shartle Jeanette Shearer Thomas Shotts Bob Simmons Kay Singer Mabel Smiley Emma Smith Jane Smith Rowena Smith Dorothy Sorrell Pauline Sorrell Darnell South Robert Sparrow Christine Spears Paul Spencer Lucille Stalls Charles Stamp Tom Stamper Richard Starkey Juanita Stayton Sherman Steele John Sticklen Ruby Stivers Gertrude Louise Stork Ernest Streifthau Louise Stringer Jim Stubbs Marian Stults Lucyellen Stultz Betty Sudds Arden Swope Esther Tanner Robert Tawney Mildred Taylor Nina Thomas Verola Thomas Mary Thompson John Thornbery Evelyn Turner Riley Upton Wanda Upton Paul Vandervoort Louis Van Guelpen Bill Viox Mike Waczula Harry Waldner Betty Warman John Watson McKelvan Watson Tom Watson Hazel Jane Wells Mildred Joan Wells Helen Whitaker Gertrude Whiteman Fred Whitman Betty Whitt Ida Mae Williams Jack Wills Nellie Wills Pauline Wills Carolyn Wilson Cecil Wilson Veleria Wimxate Warren Wise Edward Withrow Esten Wombold Eleanor Wood Jane Wood Don Worman Carroll Louise Wright Flora Wright Bill Yarber Robert Yenser Carroll Yocum Harold Yocum George Young Ralph Zickgraf U O O C O fl E591 P47 . ,ii .X vm if L aw-1 'A 57.1, P The Miami Valley Classic? 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Q Q O C 6 an G 0 Q Q l62l S 12 28 8 25 27 30 23 2 19 20 18 5 29 1 11 17 22 15 14 9 10 13 26 7 16 31 32 6 24 21 4 3 48 51 39 54 49 44 41 38 60 62 37 47 35 34 52 65 59 56 42 33 57 46 55 43 63 45 58 61 50 64 36 53 87 67 86 72 83 75 79 74 80 71 77 68 81 S9 76 93 85 90 88 66 92 70 91 94 73 84 78 69 82 OPHGMORES Amanda Adams Elmer Adams Ruth Alderton Harland Alexander Lawrence Alexander Lonnie Alexander Stanley Allen Margaret Amatulli Margie Amiot Bud Anderson Betty Andrew Mary Apple William Ash Frankie Lee Aylstock Brunetta Bafrgett Laura Belle Baker Robert Bales Grace Ballard Helen Ballard Goldie Balser Leatha Banks Essie Barber Lawrence Barker Gloria Barnes Mildred Barnes Jack Barrett Charles Barton Catherine Baskins Robert Bausman George Beatty Martha Beckett Dorothy Begley Cristave Benton Claire Bennington Nellie Berkley Jimmy Bevenger Tommiesene Bigby Virgrinia Blankenship Anna Ruth Blasberg Mildred Louise Blossom Joe Botos Raymond Boxwell Louise Boyd Carol Brelsfoard Pauline Brewer Miriam Bryant Ellen Buckingham Russell Burgess Bob Burkhardt James Burton Mary Alice Byrum Mary Leota Cannoy David Canter Wilbur Carr Louise Carter Lucille Carter John Case Alvin Chambers Charles Charles Bill Chifos Georgianna Childs Bill Class Lela Mae Cole Norman Cole Jim Colvin Marnie Combs Georzre Comminos Barbara Conrad Vivian Corlton Ethel Marie Cornwell George Coston Lucy Cottrell Scottie Cox Georzella Craft Jean Craig Mary Ellen Crocker Mabel Crout Bob Curlis Mary Dafnos Bill Dahle Jack Daly Carl Daniel Lawrence Da Rif Dorothy Davies Clyde Davis Juanita Davis Oscar Day Janet Ada Deaton Hobart Deep Opal De Hart Mary De Haven Nelrose Dennis Ella Denny SOPHOMORES Earl Dickerson Elmer Dietz Bob Dixon William Dixon Jean Dodds Mary Ellen Doebler Johnnie Domineck Joyce Downing Tom Downs Ruth Drake Junior Duncan Hazel Duvall Ruth Egelston Pearl Eggleston Alma Elam Lorain Elizer Dorothy Embry Paurzine Espy Frank Fankas Tom Fenton John Ferguson Johnny Ferguson Harold Finkelman Melvin Finkelman Helen Finney Jim Fiscus Gloria Ann Fisher James Ford Russell Robert Fraser Barbara Fulmer Lyle Funk Tom Gardner Waneta Garrett Nelson Gates Doraine Geary Emmett Gilbert Lucy Gibson Jane Gill Laurine Gillespie Jean Claire Glass Ellouise Glore Wanda Goforth Betty Gomia Betty Gordon Betty Gray Allen Greathouse Catherine Gregory Clarence Gregory Leah May Griest Mildred Griffey Esther Gustin Jim Hackney Eula Mae Haddix John Haker Ruby Hall Ruth Hamm Jim Harris Marjorie Mae Harte Jewell Hauselman Virginia Hazelrigg Leonard Henderson Harry Henry Faye Hill Marjean Holman Bob Hoppe Thelma Hoppe William Hobart Hopp John Hopper Nelson Horn Virginia Hornbeck Almeda Hoskins Herman Hoskins Paul Hoskins Ruth Howard Helen Hurst Barbara Lou Ivins Dorothy Jackson Bill Johnson Stanley Johnson Bill Jones Bob Jones Orwen Jones Bill Kash Hester Keller Edward Kelly Marion Kibler Raymond Kincaid el' H331 D 0 0 I Q 0 0 O II64 SOPHOMORES 4 1 3 13 29 9 18 32 8 11 10 14 2 12 30 26 27 16 7 22 17 24 15 19 6 21 23 25 5 36 20 28 31 52 49 34 57 47 53 35 48 40 58 37 63 62 59 61 39 54 41 42 65 46 50 51 43 56 45 33 60 55 38 44 64 90 73 69 74 76 S3 82 84 88 86 70 S7 S0 92 66 94 77 78 91 67 71 81 93 95 96 75 79 S9 85 G9 72 Florence King Helen King Mary King Doris Kronborg William Kyle Wanda Lash Willie Latimer Paul Laurens Junior Lawson Ruth Ruse Lawson Betty Ruth Layer Thomas Lazaron Angela Leftheris Mary Jane Lewellyn Bill Lickert Jim Lindsay Paul Litsakos Rosetta Lockley Kenneth Longman Bob Lubberger Alice Mack Joe Martin Willie Matthers Arthur McCann Ruth McCand1ish James McCarthy Omer McClanahan John McCluskey Mary Jane McCullough Jeanne Mclntire Joe McKinney Murray McLain Bill McMullen Sidney Medley Louise Mehl Sylvia Meizlish Raymond Melampy Doris Mendenhall Clarence Mers Phyllis Methven Marguerite Miles Alice Miller Donald Miller Frances Anne Miller John Miller Robert Minor Gus Mitterholzer George Montgomery Tom Moon Dale Moore Jane Moore Jo Marie Moore Mark Moore Lee Roy Moren Betty Jane Morris Lillie Moss Helen Murphy Marion Murphy Mildred Murphy Bonnie Kathryn Murray Richard Myers Steve Nemcic Anita Newkirk Fern Newton Webster Newton Gus Nick Ida Mac Nolan Ruth Jcan Null Verna Marie Nuss Jessie Mae Oliver Virgil Oliver Lester Page Bob Pancoast John Patrick Harold Patterson Patricia Patton Jesse Payne Cedell Pearson Curtis Peck Esther Peck Eldon M. Pence Harweda Pendergrass Lillian Pezrin Jack Perry Betty Phenice Betty Jane Pohlable Harry Pratt Loran Pratt Milton Proctor Charles Purvis Ora E. Quinn Archie Rager Robert Ramey Charles Rankin Jean Recd Helen Reinartz SOPHOMORES George Revelos Roberta Reynolds Robert Richardson Sam Richardson Gussie Rizzo Ruth Robbins Lucien Roe Geneva Rose Opal Mae Rose Jimmy Ross Miriam Rothgeb Eugene Rush Guy Russell Jr. Leslie Sabo Coulus Sandusky Paul Schmidt Marjorie Schultz Janice Schulz Vernon Schwing Lynn Scott Eunice Sexton Isabel Shartle Jim Sheets Mildred Shepard Albert Sherman Paul Shulaw Billy Smith Carl Smith Cliff Smith Deborah Ann Smith Edna Smith Grace Smith Mary Anna Smith Mattie Mariah Smith Ruth Sorrell Ethel Louise South Jerry South Donald Spindler Ray Sponsel Geneva Stalls Max Stamper Orrin Stamper Phyllis Stanton Fred Staton Melvin Steele Hazel Stephenson Letha Stewart Raymond Stidham Virginia Stoddard Alice Stone 54 Elmo Stone 40 Alice Anita Storey 60 Dean Stoutenborough 41 Ida Stringer Ralph Theotas Sudduth Clarence Taylor Jeanne Thiel Curtis 'lhomas Tom P. Thress Wendall Truitt Steve Turner Jack Van Guelpcn Theda Walker R. L. Wallace Mabel Walters Allen Warner Mary Jane Warner Nora Warner William Watkins Mildred Watson James Watts John Weber Ted Whitaker Charlie White Robert Whitehurst Kathleen Whitley Robert Wilcox Patricia Wilks Betty Williams Marjorie Williams Roger Williams Bob Wills Ed Wilson Helen Wilson Charles Winkle Josephine Wolfe Dorothy Womack Estel Wombold Catherine Wright Mary Yantis Virginia Yenser Donne Young Homer Zornes Jack Zuiderhoek G Q 6 W 'Q G e 65 'I'unv: Huy 28 Piurref: !:j'IlIlHlSil!l'lI Ilnxls: fruzinrs fluvsls: S!'lIi0l':4 1,I'l'hl'SU il! lffmapus llwls IJl'l'0i'llli0l'lSS Urrzpv .-frlmr I'I1'frvxl1rrw:zIs: flrupef Prnrz-i .JSQW ba.. 12 MQW' 681 E693 i-A-4-I L70 Orchestra 1 Carroll Wright 2 Dorothy Metcalf 3 June King 4 Mildred Shepard 5 John Thornbery 6 Barbara Lou Hayes T Doraine Geary 8 Ruth Lawson 9 Bob Newlin 10 Paul Shartle 11 Tom Jarrett 12 Lorene McClain 13 Miriam Rothgeb 14 Mildred Murphy 15 Ruth Hamm 16 Millie Lenear 17 Lenore Hudson 18 Nickolas Nick 19 Jean Dodds 20 Bob Burkhardt 21 Larry Booher 22 Mr. Copp 23 Junior Seibold 24 Kenneth Longman Q, Accordian Band 1 Eleanor Barnard 2 Laurine Gillespie 3 Ruth Rose Lawson 4 Margie Amiot 5 Paul Shartle 6 Mr. Copp 'T Ruth Beal 8 Barbara Lou Hayes 9 Andy Domanick 10 Priscilla Johnson 11 Doraine Geary ORCHESTRA The M. H. S. orchestra has ably assisted and furnished musical atmosphere for our Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Plays and will be a feature during Baccalaureate and Commencement. At the Annual Concert March 15th, the orchestra played The Firefly , Golden Dragon Overture , Chocolate Soldierv, and The Grasshoppers' Dance . They accompanied the Accordian Band as well as the Girls' Glee Club in a Musical Travelogue Memories of Vienna . This group of musicians also had the honor of playing an original composition Written by William Channon, a member of the orchestra and one of this year's M. H. S. harmony students. O D C THE ACCORDIAN BAND In a survey conducted by Mr. Copp, it was found out that M. H. S. had a number of fine accordian players so a club was formed. This group made their first public appear- ance at a Pep Meeting in the gym the day before the Hamilton Game. Mr. Copp later added two bass violins, drums, bells, Xylophone, and tympani played by Junior Seibold, Miriam Rothgeb, Jean Dodds, and Bob Burkhardt to the regular Accordian Band featur- ing The Grasshoppers' Dance , Sharpshooter's March , and Pale Moon at the Annual Concert in March. D GLEE CLUBS C This year's Girls' Glee Club, consisting of forty members, has shown their talent on many occasionsg among these was the Y. M. C. A. Singh February 20, the World's Day of Prayer, and the youth meeting held at the Fir st Methodist Church. The Glee Club also par- ticipated in the annual M. H. S. concert March 15 singing a Musical Travelogue Memories of Viennai' with orchestra accompaniment. The Boys' Glee Club this year happens to be small in number but does not lack enthusiasm and spirit. All concur in the fact that the hour spent in Glee Club is the most enjoyable of their daily schedule. They have been invited to sing at numerous places during the year. A trio, consisting of Bob Gade, Garrett Phillips, and Marvin Jones, accompanied by Marilyn Gillespie, has been organized and is very much in demand. A TEMPO CLUB A The music goes 'round and 'round once a month at the Tempo Club. The second Tues- day of every month they have a session and produce many rounded effects through voice and instrumental solos, duets, trios, and quar.ettes for their fellow members. Due to their melodious notes, various members have been selected to take part in our broadcast, chapel, and the Southern Ohio Music Festival at Miami University, Oxford. It is their desire to create an interest in music at M. H. S., and so have permitted people who do not take a course in music to partake in the activities of their club, under able leadership of Mr. Copp. Glee Clubs Lewis Carter Murray McLain Marvin Jones Lonnie Alexander -Marilyn Gillespie McKelvan Watson Jim Stubbs ,Charles Margcerum Bob Gade Louise Cogan Jane Smith Virginia Augspurger Christine Rish Winifred Kordenat Madge Lloyd Florence Freeze Louise Booth Lucille Crosbie Helen Patterson Bonnie Murray Cordia Jones Alene Milton Rowena Smith Virginia Bolton Gene Lamb Virginia Byrum Priscilla Johnson Jane Riggs Ruth Shartle Ruth Null Marie Cable Zelma Lawson Dorothy Mack Margaret Sites H. J. Copp Charma Bailey Catherine Gephart Eloise McGraw Martha Schirm Lois Ober Marjorie Schnieder Ellen Gephart Jean Armitage Verola Thomas Louise Manning Ethlyn Jackson Rosetta Lockley Gladys Clements The Tempo Club 1 Leatha Banks 2 Ora Quinn 3 Helen Patterson 4 Zelma Lawson 5 Marilyn Gillespie 6 June R. King 7 Glenn Russell Herman J. Copp Martha Schirm Catherine Gephart Eloise McGraw Ruth E. Marlett Virginia Duke Lucille Crosbie Willie Latimer Dorothy Jackson 17 Brunetta Baggett 18 Lonnie Alexander 19 Esther Gustin 20 Ruth Egleston 21 Mildred Murphy 22 Seanie Robinson 23 24 25 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Nellie Anderson Junior Seibold Bonnie Murray 26 Janice Schulz 27 Diana Eliopoulos 28 Ruby Hall 29 Ruth Rose Lawson 30 Miriam Rothgeb 31 Mildred Shepard 32 Doraine Gail Geary 33 Lois Ellen Gray 34 Edythe Bryant 35 Priscilla Johnson 36 Robert Gade 37 Robert Hiizhley 38 Virginia Bolton Gene Lamb Virginia Byrum 39 40 41 Christine Rish 42 Audrey Schubert Irene Hurst John R. Thornbery Paul Shartle Jewell Hauselman 47 Betty Williams 48 Wanda Goforth 49 Dorothy Metcalf 50 Eleanor Barnard 51 Kenneth Longman 52 Frances Shepard 43 44 45 46 Q f7l -.- s. .fi 'y ,,-,,,,,,, 5 -' .0 . , 1 I ' fl, . ' f Aff. 'L g f . ' M , Q. , ,VU ,gi BAND. , x i V , Ja HARLAND ALEXANDER, Trumpet TOM JARRETT, Tenor Saxophone HERBERT ROSE, Trombone 'fl' 1 rf! HERMAN BARNETTE, Bass Drum JUNE KING, Drum Major MIRIAM ROTHGEB, Bells U - 5' RUTH BIEDENBENDER, Tuba RUTH LAWSON, Trombone GLENN RUSSELL, Clarinet ' ROBERT BLACK, Trumpet REXILL LAWSON, Trumpet DAVID SCI-IEIBERT, French Horn A -3 Yr LARRY BOOHER, Sousaphone BOBBY LITTLE, Cornet FRANK SCURLOCK, Trombone i Ni, JIM BRATE, Trumpet JIMMIE LONG, Trumpet JUNIOR SEIBOLD, Snare Drum, Tympani K V 3 'j ROBERT BROWN, Alto Saxophone KENNETH LONGMAN, BB-Hat Bass PAUL SHARTLE, Trumpet X .J JOHN CASE, Trumpet JAMES MCCARTHY, Trumpet ROBERT SIMMONS, Alto Saxophone ,L BILL CHANNON, Trumpet BILL McMULLEN, Clarinet BILLY SMITH, Clarinet K! X f THEODORE COHEN, Clarinet MARK MOORE, Trumpet CARL SMITH, Trombone X f 72 JOE CORNELLA, Clarinet CHARLES DAY, Drum Major BOB DELL, Trumpet DONALD DOTSON, Clarinet MARILYN GILLESPIE, Clarinet BOB HIGHLEY, Snare Drum ELEANOR HINKLE, Clarinet BILLY NEUENSWANDER, French Horn NICHOLAS NICK, Trombone BOB PANCOAST, Trumpet JACK PERRY, Baritone HARRY PRATT, Sousaphone JACK RAINE, Cornet WILLIAM ROBERTS, Trumpet MARIAN STULTZ, Clarinet FRANK TEMPLE, Clarinet ANDREW TRICHE, Trumpet VVENDALL TRUITT, Alto Saxophone STEVE TURNER, Trumpet LOUIS VAN GUELPEN, Tenor Saxophone JOHN WATSON, Snare Drum BOB HOLLENBAUGH, Snare Drum O U Q The M. H. S. Band of fifty members has had a very successful season, having played at all the home football games and all the home basketball games in the S. O. S. L., besides taking the trip to Springfield with the football team. A high spot in their memory is the trip to Music Hall in Cincinnati, where they were entertained at a concert given by the U. S. Marine Band and Were privileged to play one number with the Marine Band under their director. Another trip took them to Trenton to participate in the parade at the dedication of the new high school. The band climaxed their programs for the year when they contributed six stirring selections to the Annual Concert. THE SKETCH AND PAINT CLUB MARY KASH, President JUNE SCHMIDT, Secretary JOSEPHINE WEISS, Vice President MINA JACOT, Treasurer MISS DOROTHY WILSON, Adviser It is 3:05. Are you in the vicinity of the art room? If you are you hear many noises, and if you should look in you see strange things. What's that banging? Only the drawing boards being set in place. People are walking back and forth having forgotten their paints or erasers or rulers. They also may be looking for Water pans in the cupboard, or trying to keep the dirty paint water out of the bucket of clean water. The president is vainly pounding on the bell to bring order to the room. After everyone is settled down, the business for the day is begun. The members of the club are interested in increasing their knowledge and ability through observation and practice. They took a trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum to see the exhibit there. On the same day they Visited the Rookwood pottery to learn something of the art of ceramics. Several were tempted to buy some of the pieces but when they looked at the prices they became interested in something on the other side of the room. For practice the club has worked in several mediums. One of the Hrst things they did was draw the Whole figure of a model in pencil. A prize given for the best paper Was won by Fred McNabb. The next meeting Was devoted to doing decorative heads in black and White. The prize this time was won by Jean Fanning. Since then they have done composi- tions in water colors of such things as spring flowers. As a special project the Art Club selected some of the Work of the art classes and arranged them as exhibits at various times in the show case on first floor. Mary Kash 7 Nina Thomas 13 Anna Ruth Blasberg 19 Russell Fraser Marjorie Schneider 8 Frances Price 14 Mina Jacot 20 Shirley Bloom Grace Achberger 9 Raymond Stidham 15 Martha Chamberlain 21 Josephine Weiss Virginia Rowe 10, Dewey Collins 16 Jean Fanning 22 Fred McNabb Tom Moon 11 Bill Heilman 17 June Schmidt 23 Lucille Stalls Jack Barrett 12 Madge Lloyd 18 Dorothy E. Wilson 24 Minnie Mittenholzer 731 . 74 Purple Masquers 1 Bill Channon 2 Bill Moore 3 Allen Lemkuhl 4 Blondina Ellison 5 Roderic DuChemin 6 John Litsakos 7 Marilyn Gillespie 8 Florence Powell 9 Margaret Walke 10 Helen Guess 11 Georgialou Cline 12 Sarabelle Dennis 13 Bud Eaton 14 Larry Booher 15 Bob Tate 16 Bill Burk 17 Jack Wilmer 18 Hart Graff 19 Bob Newlin 20 Bill Renner 21 Theodore Cohen 22 Jerome Shapero 23 Mary Kash 24 Lucy Long 25 Jane Storer 26 Maryanna Kronborg 27 Barbara Hawkes 28 Annalou Banker 29 Betty Maze 30 Norma Patton Socc and Buskin Bette Hur Kay Singer 3 Jim Stubbs 4 Mary Christman 5 Paul Shulaw 1 2 6 Iona Howard 7 Virginia Augspurger 8 Mary Maurer 9 June Jurgensen 10 Mina Jacot 11 Bill Viox 12 Carroll Wright 13 Bob Hatton 14 Albert Osborne NN 15 Jim Nickell 16 Florence Freeze 17 Gordon Hughes 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Charles Day Nickolas Nick Suzanne Douglas Jean Fanning Edward James Ernest Newton Dean Flanders Leo McEvoy Madge Lloyd Mildred Taylor YE MERRIE IESTERS BOB JONES, President O ALBERT SHERMAN, Vice President 0 PATRICIA WILKS, Secretary O HERMAN HOSKINS, Treasurer Q MARY JANE MCCULLOUGH, Sergeant-at-Arms BOB BURKHARDT, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Ouch, there goes my shin!! Darn that door!! Where am IP? These were the agonized cries issued forth by Ye Merrie Jesters as they were initiated into the sophomore dramatic club. Thus these little ones started off with a bang to bring to M. H. S. new dramatic ability. Their first attempt, the class play, was a great success and probably fond memories of the class of 1940 will include the colorful hosiery which was worn by members of this club to advertise Green Stockings . After this, these enthusiastic actors and actresses coniined their talents to lesser channels by putting on smaller plays for dramatics club meetings. So here's to the many stars of tomorrow-may they shine as brightly then as they do now. PURPLE MASQUERS BOB NEWLIN, President LARRY BOOHER, Secretary BOB TATE, Vice President. JACK WILMER, Treasurer ROD DuCHEMIN, Sergeant-at-Arms Maizie, Maizie, give me your answer, do, should be the theme song of the Purple Masquers. The cast of this play is a good representation of the senior dramatic club. Maizie has done much to bring dramatic honor to our school--at the high school broad- casting contest in Columbus, it helped us win second placeg in Cincinnati it won Hrst place, and will enter competition in Columbusg and through its presentation before several clubs, has received much praise. But don't think that is all the Purple Masquers have doneg for they have also shown their ability in chapel plays and dramatic club meetings. Faith and Works and Three's a Crowd were both great successes, and The Christmas Carol, in which they combined their talents with the sophomore and junior dramatic clubs, held the audience spellbound. I I I O I I I SOCC AND BUSKIN ALBERT OSBORNE, President JAMES STUBBS, Secretary ERNEST NEWTON, Vice President MARY MAURER, Treasurer BOB HATTON, Sergeant-at-Arms The Pampered Darling certainly was a spoiled brat. This play presented by the junior dramatic club for a chapel program brought on many comments. The Socc and Buskin Ceersj gave not only spoiled brat plays, but also put on other types of true to life characterizations. Some of these talented people were given a chance to emote in The Wedding Rehearsal given for a club meeting. This dramatic enterprise gave all the trials and tribulations confronting a wedding party. The members of this club found out just how much QQ they knew about dramatics when they participated in a true and false contest. Some found out that they ranked near the top along the line of acting, and others found out differently. The presentation of the class play Night of January 16th, was a fitting climax to their dramatic efforts for the year. Ye Merrie Jesters 1 William Dixon 2 Harry Henry 3 Phyllis Methven 4 Alice Miller 5 Jewell Hanselman 6 Mary Jane McCullough 7 Herman Hoskins 8 Patricia Wilks 9 Geneva Stalls 10 Ellouise Glore 11 Jeanne Thiel 12 Jeanne Mclntire 13 Ruth MeCandlish 14 Dorothy Davies 15 Donne Young 16 Marjean Holman 17 Fern Newton 18 Helen Reinartz 19 Janice Schulz 20 Helen Ballard 21 Bob Burkhardt 22 Jim Sheets 23 John Weber 24 Albert Sherman 25 Loran' Pratt 26 Bob Jones 27 Bob Lubberller 28 Max Stamper 29 Ed Wilson 75 76 Semor Class Play THE YQUNGBST By Phzhyo Bm 1 Lf THE SCENES I ACT-I -The Livixigeroomfof WinsIow's hou:ie.,Late L MACTIIL-'T,he'Te1'1'aC9-4FQ11Lrth QfeJu1y. Q V ef h Ju 11 e ACT III The Livinggroom the followinj 11x01'ninf.h V F1 ORENCE POWFLL Dixfector m m e PRODUcT1oNgfsTATF A e M. t. . Almeda XVithe1'spoon . 1113111 Cole' ' -June Eckert Robert Billman t V . Marvin Sharron Janet W Oscai' Koeppel e , , Bette' Eriche L , Shirley Meckler I?i'UfiZlCt'Y.O'2I fills! , TH E UH.-X HACTERS A ' V Un fH'C?f4'2' nf zqppeazwzkcej V VV ffhwlutte Wiusloxv, ,..,., Q , ,. ,',',' ,.A,. ..,L, ' . ,. Frances Nickel? A ugusta Vfinslow Martin ., , ,.,. Lorraine Johnson A122111 Martin .L,. , ,, ,,,.L , . A, Robert Ritter Mark 4VViY1kS1C3W ,4A' .m', ,AL..,,... - Q ,' 4 ,. Joh11,f1'h0Lm2Lis' Lambwf 3Ta1'tzln1 5'MufT ' Viinslmv .. ., . .. ,. Peggy Asbury Richard Winslow .. ,,...L .. . Carletcm Clark. Oliver Winsiww m V ,Robert ,RVeuiCkVV Xaucfy Blake .. , ' ,,,,,L ...,,, .,..,...A,,,,, V , Q .,..., LorrzlizlQf'Rat1iff Hut-ie , , . , ,,,.Q. ,...,,.. Fern Tudor V V , TOWNSPVEOPLEV V V VV Mz11'ya11'13 Imhzjff 'VChzx1'l13s VVQ-TEH Marion Merccav George Curry Betty Thrusher , Andrew Dobrozsi EIEZXXIGIT' Hixxkley m L,L1 Rf:berfbBilln1an Q Mary Hoss Lloyd Schlottffrbeck Y Betty O'F1y1'm James L21ZZlI'0I1 Mary Flmlzyzglgazx Hvrhert Seelbrecle . , Shirloy ,Heckler James: Ydzxrima Hviiy Lwu Smiih Jwhn Louis Lim: Pu-INER5 L77 '78 Sophomore Class Play GREEN STOCKINGSH' I!!! A. lf, I-V. .llrksmz SICTTING Ac . I Hmm in 3112 I 2ll'21fI21YI5 hmulo l'16'?1l' I,,muIm1, Iillgll 1 I QI'wL1:u'y II. cevening: A V. XVI' Il Same as Act 'I-J-vight nmmhs Iatw, :zbwu u'cfIm-Is If QXI. XV? III Szmfmv as Avi' If--W-evonilxg, ssmw day. MAIQTI-m RUSCIlE3II51YICIl, Dm---mr PRODUCTION STAFF .Izmic-Q Sc-hulz I4m'z11'1 Iwatf HQIII11 I3zIIlm'd .Imhn Wulwer Ed XVIISOH . Al'lH2lIOI,I Hamlin-1' is play was j?1'UdllCfr3IZ by spew-iff! uz'r11nf,fmfff, I SZHIIHVI 1'II'f'lil'fZ, AXIWH' Ynrfq. . 2. Abi HI' 1 HAI-iM'I'IiI1S - ulrzlnc,-I -5. 52112113 IJ, O. H0!'llIi'Ul HUSkilVlr XX 111311111 5f':1:'z1fi213'. J V fKTFum'1, Shvrmzxzw mirzil Grive, R X, Holm-v'1 .Imwf Hrvrzmmlulcl Hcslwri 'l':x1'x'n 1- Hubert I.:1iwl1L-1'Q'f1!' uw Haxicxigh Rwlwm lizzrklwauwli H1 mix Stwgiw .lim Sh:-vis W LVUIL . ilwmu- Ymmg 4 diem l m':uiPzxy .lvwvll Hzmsvlnmxp Ifxcxlyu 'I'l'm1vhzu':E ,lc-Qzrmf' .Nlvlmirsl XI wav Iiwe'i':inQ'h:mz Ruth .Nlvlhlmcllisk V'MK'Nls I :1z'111iz1QvX Alivc- lliiliw Nuff, i'i1iQfxc:1A1v? I ?f2?:QfI:xy i'infim'r IU-in:nz'i'f K791 E801 to I unior Class Play o 9 -'NIGHT or IANUARY iam. Q . ByAyn Rand Q Court room of the Superior Court of the State of New York at 10 A. M. Night of January 16th is a murder trial without a prearranged verdict. The jurors were selected from the audience. They witnessed the play as real jurors from the jury box on the stage and brought in their own verdict at the end of the last act. Was their verdict the same as yours? j Miss MARTHA BUSCHEMEYER, Director THE CAST Prison Matron ...,.. Bailiif .,..,..,............,......... Mina Jacot Gordon Hughes Judge Heath ....,.........,,...... ......, D ean Flanders District Attorney Flint . ,.... ......... J im Stubbs His Secretary ,....,.....,.,,,.....,...... Mildred Taylor Defense Attorney Stevens .............. Jim Nickell His Secretary ..................,,...... Suzanne Douglas Clerk of the Court ..,.......,. ,...... J ohn Freeman Karon Andre ,4........., .,..,... J ean Fanning Dr. Kirkland ....,,..,.....,. .............,,, J ack Raine Mrs. John Hutchins ...... Homer Van Fleet ........ . .,..,. Florence Freeze , ...,.... Nicholas Nick Elmer Sweeney .,,,.......,,.,.,...,..,..,,...,,... Bill Viox Nancy Lee Faulkner .,.,.... Virginia Augspurger Magda Svenson . ,.......... John Graham Whitfield Jane Chandler ................,,. ...... Sigurd Jungquist ........,.. Larry Regan .....,..,..................... Roberta Van Renselaer Stenographer .,.,...,.,..,., First Policeman ........... Second Policeman ....., Court Attendant ,,...... . Shirley Bloom Andrew Triche June Jurgensen Dick Newlin Albert Osborne Kay Singer .. Mary Maurer .. Don Worman Leo McEvoy Ernest Newton 4' DEBATE CLUB ' Because this club was so busy helping the debate team to win its victories, meetings were not very regularg but many interesting debates were held. Among the subjects of debate were the following: Resolved that the nations should adopt treaties lowering tariffs to the level of revenue only. Resolved that coeducation in colleges should be abolished. Resolved that each American citizen should individually boycott all Japanese goods. 1 Waldo Glover 4 Dean Flanders 7 Priscilla Johnson 10 Elizabeth Shaw 12 Lucille Crosbie 2 Ruth Gerber 5 Jerome Shapero 8 Sarabelle Dennis 11 Andy Domanick 13 Lonnie Alexander 3 Maxine Cremer 6 Jim Nickell 9 Maryanna Kronborg Jerome Shapero 2 Maryanna Kronborg 3 Elizabeth Shaw 4 Bob Tate 5 Jim Nickell 6 Sarabelle Dennis 7 Priscilla Johnson ' Q DEBATE TEAM Q ' The Debate Team of 1937-8 was composed of Priscilla Johnson, Robert Tate, James Stubbs, James Nickell, Elizabeth Shaw, Maryanna Kronborg, Sarabelle Dennis, and Jerome Shapero. A The coaches were Miss Hoover, Miss Eldridge, and Mr. Schulz. The question for debate was: Resolved, That the several states should adopt the unicameral system of legislature. A preliminary debate tournament was held at Wyoming in November. Sixteen schools from this section of the state participated. A11 members of our team took part, each team debating four times. Coaches from the various schools acted as judges, but no final decision was made. The district tournament was held at Wyoming in January. Robert Tate and Jerome Shapero maintained the negative, while Priscilla Johnson, Sarabelle Dennis, and James Nickell maintained the affirmative. Contestants besides Middletown were St. Xavier, Wyoming, Anderson Township, and Germantown. We Won three of the four debates. On February 7 a debate was held here with our negative team composed of Jerome Shapero and Robert Tate debating an affirmative team from Wyoming, Middletown was declared the winner of this debate. On March 9 the team and the coaches were honored at a dinner at the Hotel Man- chester. An informal program of humorous debates under the direction of Miss Hoover was presented with Mr. Miller acting as judge. 81 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 82 Honor Bob Gade Bud Cretors Zelma Lawson Sarabelle Dennis Helen Rowe Ruth Yeggy Mary Kash Dick Rybolt Lucy Long Blondina Ellison Marilyn Gillespie Richard Smith Bill Channon Edward Moritz Betty Maze Lorene McClain Mary K. Patton Margaret Banker Jane Storer Annalou Banker Maryanna Kronborg John Murbach Bill Tilton Eunice Baird Society Barbara Hawkes Margaret Walke Elizabeth Shaw Bob Tate Jerome Shapero Norma Patton Ina Bowlin Frances Smith Betty Smith Jean Bevis Mary Jean Pierson June King Georgialou Cline Evelyn Finkelxran Priscilla Johnson Marjorie Jacoby Josephine Weiss Paul Shartle Hart Graf? Ruth Biedenbender Frances Shepard Mitchell Page Don Davis Bill Burk Bob Newlin 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Virginia Herron 39 40 41 42 43 44 Q 45 46 Q 47 48 49 50 51 Larry Booher NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY DON DAVIS, President MARJORIE JACOBY, Secretary JANE STORER, Vice President W. C. NEEL, Treasurer The Middletown Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote Worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character. The candidates eligible to election must stand in the upper third of the class. Each school is allowed to select 15 W of each graduating class, 5? to be chosen the latter part of their junior year and the remainder elected when seniors. The perspective members are rated by a council composed of faculty members as to their service, character, leadership, and scholarship. Honors and Prizes, 1937 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 Girls-315.00 ...,..,....... Mary Denise Hass Second Honor for Girls-310.00 Marguerite June Asbury Honorable Mention ........,...,........,,..,..,.......,,,. June Eckert First Honor for Boys-315.00 .,.,...,........ James R. Sexton Second Honor for Boys-310.00 .... Carleton C. Clark, Jr. Honorable Mention ...,..,,......,,.....,.... John Thomas Lamb DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION- Excellence in American History: A Gold Medal ............,,................ Mary Elizabeth Simrell BAUSCH AND LOMB-Excellence in Scientific Research: A Bronze Medal .........,, ,,,........ M uriel Jeannette Allspaw MRS. E. C. WOODWARD-Excellence in Bible Study: A Scofield Bible ......,............,...................... Dorothy Wills fContinued on Page 1325 l STUDENT COUNCIL Q FIRST SEMESTER DON DAVIS, President Q JIM STUBBS, Vice President Q BLONDINA ELLISON, Secretary EARL KOHLER, Sergeant-at-Arms MR. H. H. LAWRENCE, Adviser SECOND SEMESTER ROD DuCHEMIN, President BILL MOORE, Vice President RUTH McCANDLISH, Secretary DICK KOEPPEL, Sergeant-at-Arms MARY KASH, Treasurer We have here the legislative body of our school. Every semester each home room elects one representative and one alternate. Then the work begins, for all of the burdens and troubles are placed upon their shoulders. These they discuss and try to settle every first and third Thursday of each month. War was declared on all rubber-banders one Thursday afternoon. Another time a Warning was issued to chewing-gum addicts Who insisted upon depositing their excess cud in the drinking fountains. You've heard about Johnny being a dull boy because he didn't play? Well, to keep up their spirits, or somethin', this learned group sponsored the first afternoon dance which was a huge success. Not so many years back, we didn't have a representation from the student body, and it was only started again because of the insistence of the pupils. Now We don't know how everyone got along without it. Student Council QSec0nd Semesterj 1 Roderic DuChernin 2 Dorothy Davies 3 Florence Freeze 4 Margie Arniot 5 David Scheibert 6 Doris Mendenhall 7 Glenna Gutshall 8 Jim Nickell 9 Bill Burk 10 Mr. Lawrence 11 Ruth McCandlish 12 Art Linkins 13 Margaret Banker 14 Earl Kohler 15 Dick Catching 16 Harry Pratt 17 Marguerite Barnes 18 Harold Shaffer 19 Ed Flisher Student Council 1 Blondina Ellison 2 Don Davis 3 Florence Freeze 4 Margie Amiot 5 Nelrose Dennis 6 David Scheibert 7 Bill Burk 8 Bob Pancoast 9 Bill Moore 10 Jim Millan 11 Frankie Aylstock 12 Margaret Banker 13 Earl Kohler 14 Rita Hampel 15 Helen Cowan 16 Marguerite Barnes 17 Wilma Cassidy 18 Ed Wilson 19 Cecil Ballard 20 Zelma Lawson U Bob Tate Fred Rodgers Louise Boyd Iona Howard Barbara Mayes Helen Whitaker Calvin Cole Bob Dixon Dean Flanders Bill Moore Patricia Patton Barbara Hayes R. L. Wallace Richard Koeppel Charles Day Herman Hoskins Ed Wilson Bill Kash Mary Kash QFirst Semester, Mary Jean Pierson Fred Rodgers Geneva Stalls Doris Scaggs Iona Howard Barbara Mayes Cecil Sebright June Schmidt Patricia Patton Dean Flanders Bob Dixon Jack Van Guelpen R. L. Wallace Richard Koeppel Calvin Cole June Goldschmidt Herman Hoskins Earl Rhoads Bill Kash H. H. Lawrence E831 84 29 Mi 1 2 3 8 Senior Girls' Hi-Y Josephine Weiss Dorothy Metcalf Barbara Lou Hayes Mary Jean Hess Annalou Banker Frances Smith Marie Sherron Margaret Ann Banker Mary Kash Marjorie Jacoby Betty Wilson Hilda Foster Mary Jean Pierson June R. King Betty Mulford Marguerite Barnes Ruth Gerber Frances Shepard Jeanne Weber Myrtice Hoskins Martha Daly Mary Anna Kronborff Eleanor Barnard Jane Storer Charlotte Clendenin Priscilla Johnson Lucille Dugan Virginia Wood Ruth Yeggy ss Elizabeth K. Wilson, Ad 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Mary Delp Lucille Baird Maxine Cremer Thelma Stamper Irene Hurst Mabel Horton Ina Bowlin Georgia Leftheris Helen Portsmouth Betty Bowman Polly Bach Betty Linkins Florence Post Lorraine Tudor Helen Guess Anna Mae Barnett Evelyn Wideman Eddith Oldfield Mabel Eldridge Helen Craft Jeanne 0'Connor Opal Williams 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mildred Melampy 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Jeanne O'Flynn Mary Otte Norma Patton Constance Thompson Dolly Shockey Mildred Saul Margaret Long Helen Sorrell Marie Hollon iss Mabel Eldridge, Adviser U0 G 24 25 26 27 28 29 Eva Mail 30 31 32 33 M Georganne Timmons 1 2 Dorothy Mack 3 Lucy Long Barbara Hawkes Betty Fryer Betty Maze Betty Smith 4 5 6 Margaret Walke 7 8 Georgialou Cline Jean Burnett Betty Jane Mammen Helen Weber Mary Carolyn Cusick Mary Kay Patton 9 10 11 12 Helen Stalls 13 14 15 16 Marilyn Gilles ie D Veda McCray Blondina Ellison Blanche Stoops Wilma Cassidy Anna Mae Blevins Mary Gaile 17 18 19 20 Elizabeth Shaw 21 22 23 Y 24 Betty Wheeler 25 Mildred Cape Miss Veda McCray, Adviser viser Q A Q Q Q Q Q Q Q GIRLS' HI-Y CLUBS Hurry, you'll be late and it will cost you a quarter, can be heard as one enters the Y. M. C. A. on Monday or Wednesday nights. The Hi-Y girls have learned to be prompt for more reasons than one. Each Week 200 girls meet in their respective groups to discuss the problems nearest to the heart of every girl. Sometimes speakers of importance bring messages to the girls in addition to the two joint meetings with the Hi-Y boys. The iirst was on the World Day of Prayer when many members took part in the presentation of an inspiring program. On March 10, Dr. Slutz of Dayton spoke to the combined groups on the Seven Questions most young people are asking today. The girls do their bit each year for Civic affairs by selling tags at Christmas time in order to help the Salvation Army fill baskets for the needy, and by selling forget-me-nots for the War Mothers, and poppies for the American Legion. At Christmas the senior girls brought cheer to the kiddies at the Garfield Mission. Each girl took a child's name and bought him for herb a gift and something to wear, while the advisers furnished a treat for each one. The junior clubs each selected a family for whom they bought food and gifts, thus many hearts in Middletown were made lighter because of the desire of these girls to serve others. Although the purpose of the club is to serve others, the members also have many good times together when they have parties, hikes, and banquets, but the grand climax is always reached in the senior year when these clubs have their Hi-Y Dance. This is always a gala occasion which lives long in the memory of each girl as she reHects on her high school days. I Senior Boys' Hi-Y 1 Joe Peters 2 Larry Booher 3 Paul Shartle 4 Bob Tate 5 Bob Newlin 6 Rod DuChemin T Bob Gade 8 Louis Waldner 9 Richard Smith 10 Bill Renner 11 Tom Rupp 12 Quentin Hale 13 Bill Lefferson 14 Bill Moore 15 Bob Balger 16 Bill Burk 17 Dick Rybolt 18 Earl Kohler 19 Tom Heck 20 Hart Graff 21 Bill Wilson 22 Don Davis 23 Don Diver 24 Allen Lehmkuhl 25 Bob Wise 26 Bob McMahon 27 John Murbach E351 861 0 0 Bows' H1-Y CLUBS g g The Boys' Hi-Y Clubs this year were composed of one Senior club, two Junior clubs, and three Sophomore. A new feature was introduced in a city Hi-Y council, which planned the meetings of all the clubs. This organization consisted of the president of each club and one member. A stunt night was held in Hamilton and all Hi-Y clubs in Butler County were in attendance. On March 26th a Butler County Hi-Y Conference was held in Middletown at the Y. M. C. A. An afternoon of discussion groups and recreation periods was followed by a banquet at the Manchester Hotel. The Boys' and Girls' Hi-Y Clubs held a meeting on March 10th at the First Presbyterian Church, where Dr. Slutz, a noted lecturer of Dayton, Ohio, spoke. At Thanksgiving and Christmas time all Boys' Hi-Y Clubs gave baskets of food to various relief organizations in the city. These boys also had dances throughout the year in order to make a well rounded program socially and to raise money that they might do their share in the International program of the Y. M. C. A. Because of unusual meetings and the opportunities offered at conventions where one meets boys from surrounding towns, these clubs play an impor- tant part in the development of manhood. Junior Boys' Hi-Y Ed Vollette, Adviser 1 Leo McEvoy 2 Donald Metcalf 3 Ernest Newton 4 Charles Day 5 Art Linkins Ed Vollette Paul Shulaw V f 6 7 Q5 s Bob Highley 9 Frank Scurlock 10 Don Worman 11 Warren Wise l 12 Donald Cox X 13 Nickolas Nick at 14 Ray Mehl 15 Dean Flanders 1 , 16 Bob Bowman X 1 17 Robert Tawney i 18 Cecil Sebright g 19 Paul Kindle . c ' 20 Donald McKillop O I 1 1 N I C I xg . C, X Xi Brack Little, Advisers' 1 V, X X ' 1 Bob Dell X 2 Robert Carpenter X. N. , 3 Junior Seibold XXX, 4 Tom Stamper Y' 1 5 Brack Little N i ' ' Leslie Mokry ' Dick Dell Edward James . Tom Morningstar ' Harold Radabaugh Jack Raine Bud Kerschbaum Allan Miltenberger John Sawyer Louis Van Guelpen Bill Barnes l Paul Hopper l Bob Little XX 1 X . J , 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Junior Girls' Hi-Y 1 2 3 4 5 Mildred Taylor Eleanor Wood Lucyellen Stultz Mildred Nickell Esther Tanner 6 Rozella Rudicil 7 Margaret Baird 8 Marian Stults 9 Edith Barker 10 June Jurgensen 11 Kay Singer 12 Virginia Byrum 13 Christine Rish 14 Audrey Davis 15 Suzanne Douglas 16 Bette Hur 17 Ellen Butts 18 Jean Fanning 19 Adele Goldschmidt 20 Martha Hammond Miss Martha Hammond, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Mis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Martha Doebler Ethel Petrocy Gladys Ferguson Amy Compton Helen Mosier Nina Thomas Gretchen Cavolt Frances Price Audrey Schubert Barbara Ford Vivian Allen Martha Schirm Ruby Blevins Mary Christman Lois Ober Carroll Wright Ellen Easton Catherine Gephart Ruth Marlett Eloise McGraw Carrol Holschuh Charma Bailey Winifred Kordenat Marjorie Wilmer Ruby Howell Adviser s Ellen Easton, Adviser Beverly Moon Martha Chamberlain June Schmidt Jane Smith Virginia Augspurger Jean Maier Dorothy Hauselman Garnetta Roberson Helen Graham Florence Freeze Gene Lamb Betty Sudds Anna Jane Riggs Virginia Duke Grace Achberger Helen Patterson Lucille Crosbie Mary Maurer Martha Jacoby s Martha Jacoby, Adviser Jeanne Lukens Barbara Mayes Helen Whitaker Eileen Ballard Wanda Upton Mary Richardson June Goldschmidt Christine Spears Martha Busseer Glennie McQuinn Ida Mae VVilliams Theresa Ford Hilda Allspaw Alice Hawkins Bess Hoover Iona Howard Evelyn Rudicil Mary Murphy Marjorie Mulloy Gladys Kesling Miss Bess Hoover, Adviser Sophomore Boys' H1 Y 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Syl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Bob 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 Jack Van Guelpen Dale Moore Jack Barrett Mark Mc-ore Donald Miller Syl Shetter Tom Baird Bill Watkins Jim Fiscus Bill Dahle John Miller Shetter, Adviser John Weber William Dixon Bob Burkhardt Jim Sheets Tom Thress Charles Barton Norman Cole Bob Dixon Bob Stultz Bob Jones Donald Spindler Lynn Scott Ted Whitaker Bill Kyle Herman Hoskins Alvin Chambers Albert Sherman Bill Jones Bob Whitehurst Stultz, Adviser Tom Moon Howard Schull Harry Pratt Carl Smith Robert Ramey Raymond Melampy Donne Young Bill McMullen Eugene Rush Loran Pratt Ed Wilson Max Stamper Gus Nick Bob Lubberger Bill Johnson Bill Smith Bob Nickell Howard Schull, Adviser AS A HI-Y BOY I PROMISE TO CREATE MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THROUGHOUT MY SCHOOL LIFE AND COMMUNITY A HIGH STANDARD OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER E881 Ol COLORED HI-Y'S Ol The Colored Girls' Hi-Y, composed of girls from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes and supervised by Miss Elizabeth Latimer, met in the Colored Community Center every Wednesday evening. Discussions, debates, adult speakers, or a question box followed by a social hour made up the program for their meetings. t A number of benevolent projects have been undertaken by these girls. On Thanks- giving attractive baskets of food were distributed to needy families, while clever boxes of home-made candy delighted the hearts of many unfortunate children, as the Hi-Y girls kept in season with the Christmas spirit. To enable them to carry on these worthy plans, money was raised by a tea and by the presentation of several short plays. A mother and daughter banquet, a Christmas party, and a reception for the senior girls maintained the social side of their group. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Israel Hughes, the Colored Boys, Hi-Y has stepped into the limelight of activity. At their meetings every Thursday evening a program featuring local talent in the Hi-Y or an invited speaker Was presented. At their annual dance an orchestra, made up of members of their own group, furnished delightful music. Great interest was shown in the organization of softball and basketball teams. In every way possible the Colored Hi-Y's have had a very successful year and have lived up to the high ideals expressed in their purpose. W I I 1 , ,Q 0 by-'l-x.! 1, Ir'-'QMJJA kfxa L ,- ' .if ' 1 ,Cf fc 1 L riK..ffN-'iln.Qi lyk' ' T . ' Colored Boys' H1-Y ,rf Ishmon Mitchell Mitchell Page Lewis Carter McKelvan Watson Jack Wills Lonnie Alexander James Saunders Darnell South U Colored Girls' Hi-Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 1 Hazel Baggett 2 Annie Mae Lenear 3 Helen Cottrell 4 Inez Hunter 5 Pauline Robnison 6 Janet Mullen 7 Beatrice South 8 Mary Pearson . 9 Lelia Gregory 10 Nellie Anderson 11 Beatrice Armstrong 12 Louise Stringer 13 Willie Latimer 14 Ida Mae Stringer 15 Ethel Jackson 16 Jessie Mae Oliver 17 Brunetta Baggett 18 Louise Carter 19 Helen Jones 20 Dorothea Reese 21 Alene Milton 22 Ora Quinn 23 Elizabeth Latimer 24 Dorothy Womack 25 Alice Storey 26 Arminta Hardin 27 Georgianna Childs 28 Lillie Moss 29 Dorothy Embry 30 Rosetta Lockley 31 Marjorie Harte 32 Essie Barber 33 Willie Matthews 34 Lucy Gibson ' 89 90 , Girl Reserves Marjean Holman Jane Gill Patricia Patton Wanda Goforth Louise Mehl Edna Smith Mildred Shepard Betty Phenice Barbara Conrad Ruth Hamm Virginia Stoddard Alice Miller Dorothy Davies Jeanne Thiel Mary Yantis Jean Claire Glass Betty Layer Betty Morris Catherine Wright Doris Kronborg Helen Ballard Mabel Walters Bonnie Murray Janice Schulz Leah Mae Griest 3 113331 1351135 gailgf Dgffos 10 Laurine Gillespie F0 IGN atser 11 Doris Mendenhall Bei? Sw on 12 Anna Ruth Blasberg Hel y Hrayt 13 Mary Doebler een. urs 14 Ruth Aldemm Phyuls Methven 15 Louise Boyd Ilfeieil .Regaiillifz 16 Barbara Fulmer a uma 1 S 17 Gloria Barnes Mary Jane Mcquuough 18 Mildred Blossom glaui lgnqlaf Smith 19 Mildred Barnes aff' fe S 'la' 20 Betty Williams Mary Catherine Haass 21 Helen Cowan 22 Angela Leftheris 23 Lucille Carter 24 Ellouise Glore 25 Vivian Corlton 26 Helen Finney 27 Hester Keller 28 Theda Mae Walker 29 Margie Combs 30 Dorothy Begley 31 Mabel Crout 32 Wanda Lash 33 Mary Alice Byrum 34 Mary Jane Warner 35 Betty Pohlable 36 Hazel Stephenson 37 Frances Miller 38 39 40 41 Jean McIntyre Josephine Wolf Laura Belle Baker Esther Gustin GIRL RESERVES Advisers: MISS ERNESTINE ROUDEBUSH . . - - MISS LILLIE MAIER MISS DOROTHY WILSON The Sophomore girls have the honor of being charter members in MiddletoWn's newest club, which will take the place of the Hi-Y girls. Girl Reserves is the name given to high school girls who are affiliated with the National Y. W. C. A. Because of this affiliation interesting programs will be sent to the clubs and the girls will have the opportunity of attending district, state, and national conventions. In March Betty Williams and Jewell Hauselman Went to their first conference in Cincinnati for three days. These girls made many new friends and came home with many new ideas for their clubs. Their club song is the popular selection, To the Knights in the Days of Old g their slogan, I will try to face life squarelyvg and their purpose, To find and give the best.i In their meetings they tried to get a better understanding of their code which is, I Will try to be Gracious in manner, Impartial in judgment, Ready for service, Loyal to Friends, Reaching toward the best, Earnest in purpose, Seeing the beautiful, Eager for knowledge, Reverent to God, Victorious over self, Ever dependable, Sincere at all timesf' CHARM CLUB RUTH MCCANDLISH, President LAURINE GILLESPIE, Vice President - - DORIS KRONBORG, Secretary - . JEWELL HAUSELMAN, Treasurer MISS MABEL ELDRIDGE, Adviser My deah, have you heard! They are teaching the girls at high school to be real young ladies. Why Margaret gave a party the other night that she planned and carried through without one bit of help. I was surprised. Such is some of the gossip going around town about this new club organized this year for sophomore girls. It really is a valuable club too. For instance, has anyone ever attempted to count the times he's gotten cold feet when confronted by the problem of making an introduction? There, this was quickly taken care of. Various other diHicu1ties were also remedied by many painless methods. Contests were sponsored in the club to find out which girl knew the mostg parties were given where the girls displayed their mannersg speakers visited them for the purpose of telling them the secrets of charmg a style show was given for them by Miami University students. Now maybe you know why there are so many ladies about town. Perhaps these girls will be able to meet the yet unachieved standard expected of dignified seniors. ' Charm Club OFFICERS 1 Jewell Hanselman 2 Doris Kronborg 3 Miss Eldridge 4 Ruth McCandlish 5 Laurine Gillespie Laura Belle Baker Mary Apple Betty Phenice Mary Cannoy Marjorie Combs Frankie Alystock Barbara Conrad Ada Deaton Doris Mendenhall Theda Walker Nelrose Dennis Virginia Blankenship Alma Elam Mary DeHaven Virginia Hornbeck Edna Smith Helen Hurst Mabel Crout Mabel Walters Louise Mehl Angela Leftheris Mariah Smith Betty Gordon Dorothy Begley Jean Dodds Alice Miller Helen Reinartz Claire Bennington Mary Yantis Dorothy Davies Betty Gray Jane Moore Nora Warner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lucille Carter S 9 10 11 Ruth Hamm Virginia Stoddard Betty Williams Marjorie Williams Gloria Barnes Margie Amiot Esther Gustin Ruth Egelston Catherine Gregory Leatha Stewart Phyllis Methven Mildred Shepard Jean Claire Glass Jeanne Thiel Patricia Wilks Mary Jane McCullough Ruth McCandlish Doris Kronborg Mary Haass Betty Layer Catherine Wright Betty Morris Anna Ruth Blasberg Helen Cowan Mary Doebler Mary Dafnos Frances Ann Miller Wanda Goforth Carol Brelsfoard Marguerite Miles Jewell Hanselman Mary Anna Smith l:91 92 30 David Betcone 31 Le Cercle Francais Q 1 Barbara Hawkes 2 Sylvia Meizlish 3 Audrey Davis W 4 Eleanor Barnard 5 Johnny Domineck 6 Robert Pancoast 7 Robert Ramey 8 Thelma Stamper Q 9 Gloria Fisher 10 Jane Storer 0 11 Jim Harris 12 Bill Millan . 13 Andrew Triche 14 Jimmy Ross 15 George Coston 0 16 Sarabelle Dennis 17 Margaret Ann Watson Q 18 Maryanna Kronborg 19 Ted Whitaker . 20 Johnny Ferguson 21 Russell Jones 22 Jim Millan 23 Jean Fanning 24 Marjorie Schneider 25 Ellen Butts 26 Bette Hur 27 Mary Ellen Crocker 28 Mabel Eldridge 29 Susanne Douglas Betty Jane Pohlable Los Amigos 1 Edward Moritz 2 Jean Bevis 3 Mary Otte 4 Juanita Stayton 5 Dorothy Krebs . 6 Lillian Jay 7 Hester Keller 8 Gladys Kesling . 9 Esther Tanner 10 Fay Clark 11 Max Stamper Q 12 John Ball 13 Betty Bernstein Q 14 Martha schirm 15 Dorothy Muiphy 16 Bob Boyd i 17 Dick Dell 18 Norman Lambert ' 19 Ralph Hickey 20 Jack Perry 21 Julia Beres 22 Gladys Ferguson 23 Bernice Patton 24 Bob Dell 25 Jim Dillon 26 Bill Kyle 27 Iona Howard 28 Winifred Kordenat 29 Leo McEvoy LOS AMIGOS EDWARD MORITZ, E1 Presidente BOB BOYD, El Vicepresidente BETTY BERNSTEIN, La Secretaria MISS FAY CLARK, La Senorita Consejera The Los Amigos which was entirely conducted in Spanish, met every second and fourth Thursday. The members responded to roll call by repeating Spanish proverbs. This club was started last year in order that the students might become better acquainted with the Spanish language and learn various Spanish customs. In several of the meetings, different vocations in which Spanish is a very valuable asset were studied. Spanish songs and games formed a regular part of the program. A schedule of Spanish programs was sent to the club by the chairman of the Board of Romance Languages of Ohio State University, and on Sunday evenings during the autumn and winter season, Spanish broadcasts were heard over various stations. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS MLLE BARBARA HAWKES, La Presidente MLLE THELMA STAMPER, La Vice presidente MLLE MARY ELLEN CROCKER, La Secretaire MONSIEUR JIM MILLAN, Le Tresorier MLLE MABEL ELDRIDGE, La Maitresse Le Cercle Francais is an organization of French students who wish to learn more about France, her people, customs, and culture than they could possibly learn in class. The meetings were held every second and fourth Thursday, at which time programs of French plays, French songs, French games, travel talks about France, items of interest about France and her people were given. One of the most outstanding events of the year was a French movie which was conducted all in French including French actors and actresses. The movie Sans Famille was based on the text book of the second year students. Somewhat along this same idea was a play presented at McKinley Junior High by students of the French, department of Miami University, for the enjoyment of all French students in Middletown. DEUTCHER VEREIN . ERSTERS SEMESTER ZWEITES SEMESTER ' RUTH GERBER, Vorsitzer DICK VALENTINE, Vorsitzer ' MARABELLE HARVEY, Unter-Vtrsitzer JOHN SAWYER, Unter-Vorsitzer ' TOM HECK, Schreiber VIRGINIA HERRON, Schreiber MARTHA DALY, Schatzmeister JUNE JURGENSEN, Schatzmeistel' Miss ERNESTINE RoUDEBUsH, Fuehrerin Deutscher Verein was organized a year ago for the students who are interested in learning the German customs, to use the language informally in song and games, and to promote interest in young people of other lands. During the meetings every second and fourth Thursday, German is spoken entirely by the members of the organization. The programs include short plays, songs, games, contests, riddles, all in German. Some of the students who have German correspondents often tell the members some historical and geographical accounts of the country. The members of Deutscher Verein look forward to the Christmas meeting when everyone gathers around the Christmas tree and sings Christmas carols, especially O Tannebaumf' Under the tree are found small packages containing home-made German cookies which are distributed to each member. ii Deutscher Verein 1 Miss Roudebush 2 Tom Heck 3 Dick Valentine 4 Robert Hollenbaugh 5 Albert Osborne 6 Bill Chifos 7 Betty Sudds 8 Marabelle Harvey 9 Gordon Hughes 10 Marian Stults 11 Kay Singer 12 Ruth Marlett 13 Carrol Holschuh 14 Ruthe Mull 15 Charma Bailey 16 Lois Ober 17 Ruth Gerber 18 Frances Shepard 19 Grace Achberger 20 Bill Moore 21 Garland Adams 22 Donald Spindler 23 Bob Whitaker 24 Dwight Murphy 25 John Sawyer 26 Adele Goldschmidt 27 Theodore Cohen 28 Dick Catching 29 Ernest Newton 30 Hart Graff Home Economics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 I94 Club Wanda Miller Mary Richardson Mary Ellis Ava Adams Bertha Moore Gladys Kesling Anna Mae Dowrey Evelyn Turner Garnetta Roberson Minnie Mittenholzer Lucille Stalls Marie Moore Mabel Duncil Ruby Howell Gertrude Whiteman Mildred Duncil Frankie Aylestock Lucille Carter Angelina Leftheris I U O 2 O Laura Plummer Doris Scaggs Edith Marie Hollon Christine Ganz Mary Gailey Jean Reed Ruth Barrett Ruby Blevins Aulcie Mae Craft Georgia Leftheris Ruth Palmer Anna Jane Riggs Frieda Smith Jane Gill Patricia Patton HOME ECQNOMICS CLUB Q CHRISTINE SPEARS, President U . . IONA HOWARD, Vice President Q . PATRICIA PATTON, Secretary and Treasurer Q MARGARET WALKE, Program Chairman U MISS EIZABETH K. WILSON Advisers MISS MARTHA JACOBY A Warning to all those counting on hooking a husband! There is, in this lovely town of ours, a group of young hopefuls organized for the purpose of learning more about the housewifely arts. And say, do they pick out appetizing experiments! Tongues hang out when speeches are given about the best way to cook a nice juicy Virginia ham. Then, too, when an exhibit was given at The Gas and Electric they cooked real food. At Christmas and Thanksgiving Mr. Turkey was the topic for conversation. Of course he Was dressed in his Sunday best. 5 M'Lassy can get dressed up in her best duds too. Boy, you should see her strut her stuff then. Can't you, or rather, Wou1dn't you like to see the parade of our mannequins accompanied by a few choice musicians on their various instruments? Maybe though your interest would be heightened more by the trips they are taking. Can't you just imagine the fun that is had when eighty people take a trip together? Well, suppose you imagine for awhile. To help you a little boys, why don't you take a good look at the members? QQQ HQME ECQNQMICS CLASSES OOO The valuable part of this department is the regular classwork done in Home Economics. First year class studies cotton and linen from a consumer's standpoint. At this stage the girls do their best toward making smocks of either linen or cotton which they later use in the kitchen. The rest of the year is spent in studying foods for breakfasts and luncheons. Along with this goes instructions on planning and serving meals. The first year is finished for each girl when a cotton or linen spring dress is made. Second year students study silk and make for themselves silk pajamas or a dress. The rest of the year, the study of foods and nutrition in relation to the health of an individual is taken up. Nutritious dinners are planned and served. In the spring they make them- selves a dress, suit or coat. During the third year, manners and customs of the social world are discussed. How to manage a home, living within the income, the relation of the home to the community, planning and furnishing a home, and care of the home make useful topics of study. Wool and all major fibers are compared as to their durability, heat conductivity and luster. Child care and development enters in on the schedule and finishes up the year. 1 Christine Spears 2 June Goldschmidt 3 Martha Busseer 4 Josephine Schubert 5 Christine Denniston 6 Frances Slough 7 Edith Swanger S Hilda Allspaw 9 Juanita Stayton 10 Virginia Rowe 11 Audrey Schubert 12 Peggy Sharkey 13 Nina Thomas 14 Irene Hurst 15 Frances Price 17 Betty Bernstein 1 Mildred Ezelston 2 Ruth Yeggy 3 Georganne Timmons 4 Lorain Elizer 5 Madge Krebs 6 Marian Keiser 7 Ruth Biedenbender 8 Lois Ellen Gray 9 Edythe Bryant 10 Eugenie Adams 11 Ann Flanagan 12 Pauline Egelston 13 Iona Howard 14 Ina Bowlin 15 Alma Fraley 16 Naomi Kelly 17 Bernice Cole 18 Barbara Fulmer 19 Eleanor Wood 20 Lucyellen Stultz E951 Home Economics Classes 96 Girls' Biology Club Anna Marie Shuman Helen Cowan Doris Kronborg Barbara Mayes Barbara Fulmer Louise Boyd Mildred Blossom Mildred Barnes Gloria Barnes Barbara Ivins Bette Phenico Catherine Gregory Lorain Elizer Letha Stewart Mary Kay Haass Mary Jane Lewellyn l. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Marguerite Miles 18 Mary Anna Smith 19 Hazel Duvall 20 Hester Keller 21 Mildred Murphy 22 Vivian Allen 23 Mildred Taylor 24 Verna Nuss 25 Helen Finney 26 Cecil DuVa1l-Driver Boys' Biology Club 1 Joe Botos 2 Bill Kash 3 Bob Pancoast Donald Spindler Tom Moon Johnny Ferguson Russell Fraser Robert Bales Orwen Jones Dale Moore James Burton Sidney Medley 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tom Downs 14 15 Jack Hall Mark McMillan GIRLS' BIOLOGY CLUB I MILDRED BLOSSOM, President GLORIA BARNES, Secretary 9 HESTER KELLER, Vice President MARY JANE LEWELLYN, Treasurer W 6 BARBARA MAYES, Reporter MISS ANNA MARIE SHUMAN, Adviser Where are We goin' today? Could it be to the Dayton Art Museum, Crystal Tissue Paper Mill, a hospital, or the Cincinnati Zoo? A11 these places Were visited by the Girls' Biology Club, which Was organized for the purpose of acquainting its members with places of biological nature as well as providing a social outlet. The Club Work has broadened the interests of the girls and helped them to comprehend more fully their work in Biology. And their symbol? You'd never guess-A spider! BQYS' BIOLOGY CLUB DONALD SPINDLER, President BILL KASH, Secretary BOB PANCOAST, Vice President JOE BOTOS, Treasurer MR. MARK McMILLAN, Advisor What kind of a fish is that? And what's that bird? Don't hide-they're not alive. Theyire just some of the projects of the Boys' Biology Club. Work with microscopes also occupied some of the time during their meetings which were held once every four Weeks. This organization not only interested itself in hikes and reports on special biological subjectsg but also took trips to Cincinnati to see the Greenhouse and Zoo. l PHYSICS CLUB O DAVID SCHEIBERT, President JUNE JURGENSEN, Vice President MR. E. H. MCCANDLISH, Adviser Have you ever seen frozen mercury? Had you gone to the meeting of the Physics Club on March First, you could have been one of those Who gives an aiiirmative answer to that question. This organization which meets monthly is composed of students who are in Physics classes. The programs at each meeting are planned by a program committee which is chosen each month. They are interested in reports and discussions of up-to-date scientific subjects, demonstrations of advanced experiments, and explanations of facts and principles pertaining to the subject. CHEMISTRY CLUB EDWARD MORITZ, President BILL BURK, Vice President EARL KOHLER, Secretary JOSEPHINE WEISS, Treasurer MR. HAROLD DRAUT, Adviser Smoke rings! Phosphene Gas! Reduction of Copper Oxide! Developing of Films! These Were just a few of the things which took place in room 313 every other Friday after school this year. Although some of the gases produced gave unpleasant odors, you had to sit in the dark Qwhile films were being developedj, and you had to rack your brains a plenty to understand some of the Words which the speakers used. Much of the dope did sink in though-we even figure that some day maybe a little of it will do us some good. ii Physics Club 1 Beverly Moon 2 David Scheibert 3 June Jurgensen 4 Garland Adams 5 Robert Hollenbaugh 6 Bill Viox 7 Frank Scurlock 8 Waldo Glover 9 Ralph Zickgraf 10 E. H. McCandlish 11 Lois Ober 12 Robert Carpenter 13 Charma Bailey 14 Robert Hausman 15 Lucille Crosbie 16 George Fugett 17 Carroll Lewis 18 Louis Van Guelpen 19 Bill Barnes 9 Q Chemistry Club Robert Enright Norman Lambert 3 Jerome Shapero 4 Robert Goff 5 Donald Dotson 6 Harold Draut 7 Edward Moritz 8 Richard Smith 9 John Murbach 10 June R. King 11 Mary Jean Pierson 12 Seanie Robinson 13 Martha Daly 14 Marv Otte 15 Luella Stuthard 16 Mack Davis 17 Millard Shafer 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 Norman Meizlish Tom Nickell Robert Whitaker William Moore Jim Dillon Josephine Weiss Don Davis Harold Goetz 26 Bill Burk 27 Earl Kohler 97 , O 0 Q THE MIDDLETQNIAN 98 . 1 SARABELLE DENNIS, News 2 LARRY BOOHER, Sports BOB TATE, Editor-in-Chief 6 IONA HOWARD, Features 7 FRANCES SMITH, Advertising 8 ALLEN LEHMKUHL, Humor 9 EVANGELINE SPAHR, Adviser I0 BARBARA HAYES, Features U 3 Q 4 MARY MAURER, Assistant Editor 5 SUZANNE DOUGLAS, News 11 ANNALOU BANKER, Exchange 'Through another very successful year, The Middletonianv has been published bi- weekly by the Middletonian staff in order to keep the students informed of all the news of the day, to brighten the school life with its humor and jokes, and to keep all in closer contact withthe school activities and undertakings. Under the able leadership of Miss Evangeline Spahr, the adviser, and the inspiring supervision of the editor, the staff rose to greater heights of achievement in the art of journalism. One of the most popular columns of all was Salt and Pepper, and it certainly did spice the news with its endless supply of scandal. Everyone throughout the year continually searched for the identity of this unknown writer, who seemed to know all, see all, hear all--and say nothing GJ. The exchanges, written by Annalou Banker, provided M. H. S. with unusual and inter- esting news from other high schools in this vicinity, while the editorials were a means of giving to all new insight into the many perplexing problems of school life. Rod, the Rock, and Al, the Lehmonkuhler, the school jesters, kept the pages alive with their humorous CPD jokes and witty sayings. In several issues a few' of the more poetic members of the staff contributed poems which made many feel that they were reading the works of some future Longfellow or Whittier. An accurate record of all athletic events was given through the efforts of the sports staff, headed by Larry Booher. And last but not least, the ads showed just where one could get the most for his money. Much credit should be given to Miss Spahr and those who helped to make this publication a success. X MIDDLETONIAN STAFF , In several contests this year sponsored by the Quill and Scroll Magazine, four of our young journalists did excellent work-all of them received honorable mention in this section of the country. Ed Moritz won his honors in the vocabulary tests, Mitchell Page in the editorial contests, Robert Tate in the current news and copy reading tests, and Larry Booher in writing headlines for sport columns. Heartiest congratulations are extended to these boys and M. H. S. hopes that they will continue their line work. 1 MARY JANE MCCULLOUGH, News 2 ALICE MILLER, News 3 THELMA STAMPER, News 4 BETTY RIDDELL, News 5 VIRGINIA AUGSPURGER, News 6 JUNE SCHMIDT, News 7 GLADYS KESLING, News . 8 BALLARD GARRETT, Sports 9 MAXINE CREMER, News 10 MARY JEAN HESS, Circulation . , , 11 ANNA RUTH BLASBERG, News 41'-,.. fa-.vw .f 12 MARJORIE JACOBY, Typist .. rm ff ' f 13 EVELYN FINKELMAN, Advertising 14 JEANNE WEBER, Advertising ' 15 JEAN O'FLYNN, Advertising 16 MARY CHRISTMAN, News CARROLL WRIGHT, News RICHARD SMITH, Circulation WARREN WISE, Circulation WILBUR HODGE, Sports JOE MILLER, Sports CHARLES DAY, News LUCILLE CROSBIE, News BLONDINA ELLISON, Features JUNE JURGENSEN, News WALDO GLOVER, News ROBERT HAUSMAN, News HARRY HENRY, News DOROTHY HAUSELMAN, News JANE SMITH, News PRISCILLA JOHNSON, News MARGARET ANN BANKER, Typist E991 1 LUCY LONG, Class ' 7 ANNALOU BANKER, Editor 2 BOB NEWLIN, Humor 8 RODERIC DuCHEMIN, Advertising 3 LARRY BOOHER, Athletics ' 9 BOB GADE, Editor 4 BARBARA LOU HAYES, Activities 10 JOHN HARKRADER, Kodak 5 JOSEPHINE WEISS, Art . 11 BILL BURK, Circulation 6 VEDA McCRAY, Adviser 12 MARJORIE JACOBY, Literary I I I I T H E O P T I MI S T Students use a compass to describe a circle, but the staff of the '38 Optimist uses a circle and a compass todescribe the students of Middletown High School. Thus was the inspiration that came to Miss McCray and the members of the major staff when they first began the endless task of publishing this year book. And little need be said about the success of their tireless efforts and the unequaled leadership of Miss McCray, who con- tinually wins admiration from everyone for her patience and perseverance. The '37 Optimist received a First-Class Honor Rating in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canal Zone. The scoring was done by the National Scholastic Press Association and the few criticisms that were made helped considerably in editing the Optimist this year. The entire staff cooperated and worked very hard throughout the year in order to live up to this high standard, and the product of their efforts is now laid before you. We sincerely hope that it will meet with your approval and bring back many fond memories of your school life and activities in years to come. If100fI THE OPTIMIST The entire Optimist staff sincerely wishes to thank all of the home room agents who, by their splendid cooperation and help, were indeed indispensable in publishing this annual. Likewise, much appreciation and praise goes to the valiant efforts of our adver- tising men, who had the arduous task of bringing in the ads to make this book a linancial SUCCESS. Others who rendered very practical aid to the staff were the typists, whose patience and skill made it possible for this book to be printed. Their pictures do not appear but much credit belong to Eunice Baird, Pauline Gullette, Helen Rausch, and Ruth Yeggy. 100 101 102 103 104 105 109 112 113 114 115 116 117 Ballard Garrett Leah Griest Bette Fryer Robert Hizhley Wanda Upton Roger Spencer Jane Smith Helen Ballard Laura Plummer Josephine Wolfe Maryanna Kronborg Con Mers Don Worman John Litsakos Cliff Crawford Bob EnriHht Don Davis Jack Wilmer Home Room Agents 119 Patricia Patton 201 Gladys Ferguson 202 Paul Schmidt 203 James Burton 204 Donald Spindler 205 Bob Little 206 Don James 209 Sidney Medley 210 David Betcone 213 Carroll Wright 214 Harold Freeman 215 Luella Stuthard Advertising 6 Earl Kohler 7 David Betcone 8 Dick Catching' 9 Rod DuChemin 216 Kathleen Whitley 217 Tom Rupp 219 Alvin Bennett 301 Dick Gerber 304 John Weber 305 Frieda Smith 306 Russell Amburgey 310 Christine Rish 312 Mildred Blossom 313 Dick Jordan 316 Carroll Lewis 317 Hester Keller picture: Herbert Duvall Harold Goetz Peggy Sharkey Paul Shartle 51011 Kodak Humor Activities Athletics 1 Jeanne Weber Bob Newlin Betty Bowman 6 Bob Forster 2 Paul Shartle Jane Storer Ruth Gerber Q 7 Bill Renner 3 Jim Millan Allen Lehmkuhl Blondina. Ellison 9 Larry Booher 4 John Har-krader Hart Graff Georgialou Cline 10 Bob McMahon 5 John Murbach Evelyn Finkelman 6 Donald Dotson 8 Barbara Lou Hayes Many of the clever snapshots printed on these pages were taken by the Kodak Com- mittee, who also served the Optimist in every Way possible. Special mention is needed for the members on the Humor Staff, for their clever and Witty sayings kept the Optimist Staff ih high spirits and considerably brightened the days when any major catastrophe occurred. Those Who served on the Activities Committee secured the necessary information concerning the various clubs and social organizations around the school and their help in Writing up the activities is warmly appreciated. Just as the athletic events are of considerable importance to M. H. S., so was the Athletic Staff to the Optimist. Their knowledge of the dexterity and skill of each individual athlete and their ability as literary men of the day were a great benefit to all the staff. 1:1021 THE OPTIMIST To schedule and make arrangements for all the pictures of the senior, junior, and sophomore classes and to arrange the many long lists of names in perfect alphabetical order for your convenience-this was the Work that was faithfully done by the Class Committee. That which was accomplished by the Art Committee is easily perceptible as one glances through these pages-the numbering and eccentric designs for many of the pictures. If you happened to see or hear any member of the Optimist staff racking their brains for brilliant ideas and for Words that rhymed or contained just the right number of feet -you probably surmised that they were on the Literary Committee. And so they were- for these members labored many hours composing the senior verses, which We hope will serve as a happy remembrance of your friends and classmates. Class Art Llterary S 1 Lucy Long . 6 Josephine Weiss 1 Edward Moritz 8 Howard Robertson 2 Barbara Hawkes 7 Dewey Collins O 2 Betty Maze O 9 Frances Smith 3 Thelma Stamper 8 Bill Tilton 3 Eleanor Barnard 10 Sarabelle Dennis 4 Margaret Ann Banker 9 Mary Kash 4 Norma Patton 11 Marjorie Jacoby 5 Margaret Walke 5 Jean Bevis 12 Priscilla Johnson l:103lj I:104j lf105j I 51061 TOP-Left to Right: Harland Shaw, R. W. Solomon, Wade E. Miller, Elmo Lingrel, John F. Winkelman, Royner C. Greene. BOTTOM-Left to Right: Bob Huntsbarger, Hart Graff, Bob McMahon, Dwight Murphy, Jim Millan, Bill Burk. U ATHLETIC BOARD U Upon the shoulders of these men rests all the responsibility for the schedule of the games, the condition and upkeep of our Held and gym, the purchase of supplies, and the maintenance i of the high standards under which our games are conducted. It is with deep and sincere l appreciation that We pay tribute to their line spirit, cooperation, and excellent supervision. O STUDENT MANAGERS ll These capable, hard-working boys were chosen to manage and keep in good condition all the football and basketball properties throughout the year. The time that was spent Working with the team was well Worth-while, for many valuable friendships were formed. Although the football managers had the Weather to contend with in addition to their regular duties, the loyalty and faithfulness of the basketball assistants is much to be commended. THE M CLUB The M Club, under the leadership of coaches Lingrel, Greene, and Ellison, has made a fine record this year and is duly proud of this letter they Wear on their chests. The desire to be an M man has made these boys practice sportsmanship and fellowship to the nth,' degree. It is our desire that these boys in the years to come can take the victories and defeats as they have taken them in the past year and will always cherish this Mn which stands for: Merit-the superior worth of M. H. S. athletics Manners-a gentleman in all his actions '.' ' Manly-strong in character and physique . ' . . Muscle-physical perfection and gracefulness ' ' ' ' Minds-keen, alert, and quick to think ' . ' Middletown-the city which holds our loyalty Middletown High School-the Purple and white for which we battle LEFT TO RIGHT FIRST ROW: Ishmon Mitchell, Elmer Perry, Bob Forster, Dixie Gose, Fred Brown, Quentin Hale, Bob Huntsbarger, Hody Anness, Hart Graff, Charles Sexton. SFCDND ROW: Jim Dillon, Dwight Murphy, John Hasselbach, Bud Cretors, Art Linkins, Bill Kiesewetter, Garrett Phillips, Charles Brosh, Eugene McGraw, Joe Cornella, TRIRD ROW: Louis Waldner, Davidl Baker, Paul Sixt, Charles Fisher, Delman Whitt, Venus Maupin, Bob Thomas, Tom Rupp, Bob Boyd, Bob McMahon. FOURTH ROW: John Litsakos, Bob Brown, Bill Burk, Jim Millan, James Watts, Marvin Jones, Clarence Lawson, Joe Peters, Bob Brown, Harold Goetz. 51071 VENUS MAUPIN, End Veno , our red-headed flankman, was always giving his teammates pep and confidence in the tight spots. Maup was our fastezt lineman and was always down under those passes with many a first and tenl' resulting from the Gose to Maupin combination. Besides his pass-catching ability, Maupin had the drive and fight which broke up many an opponent's potential yard gainers. DIXIE GOSE, Quarterback Dixie was the general of the '3-7 grid combine. Although Gose was termed the man to watch by all his opponents, his ability was always the bright light of the team's plays. Dixie was in a class by himself when it came to broken-field running, field generalship, and spirit. HAROLD ANNESS, Half back One could never say too much about the style of this triple threat man that Coach Lingrel de- veloped out of a person named' Hody Anness. He pulled the Middies out of many a tight spot with his renowned punting. His running and passing of high standard will be a real asset to the Lin- grelites next year. BOB FORSTER, End Bob, our left end, was both a defensive and offensive threat this year. Foss was the one If108j All who caught the pass that saved the Middies from annihilation at Portsmouth. Despite his light weight, he was continually breaking up the oppos- ing team's play, and was always considered the man to block out by the opposition. JOHN HASSELBACH, Tackle Playing his first year as a regular, Johnny used his 205 pounds of weight to the best advantage, and smeared more than one man for a loss. Hass was a keynote of Midd1etown's brilliant defense, playing center at the first of the season but then shifting over to tackle. DELMAN WHITT, Tackle Delman was our big man of the squad this year tipping the scales at 240. Because of this Whitt made a Valuable lineman and thus saw much action throughout the year. If Whitt's spirit was aroused, he would loom as an immovable object in the face of the offense. Delman's jovial spirit was a real tonic for the entire squad. ART LINKINS, Center In spite of the fact that sickness kept him out of the first game, Art's fighting spirit proved valuable in the following encounters. This Junior lad was one of the best defensive players Coach Lingrel had. Although his opponents generally outweighed him, Art's drive was enough to open the way for the Middies' center plunges. EUGENE McGRAW, Fullback Speck was the high school coach's ideal full- back, with plenty of drive, fight. and determina- tion. Speck paved the way for most of the Middie yard gainers and touchdowns with his stellar blocking. This Junior grid star also gained renown for converting many extra points via the placement kick route. BILL KIESEWETTER, Halfback Due to the fact that this was Bill's first year on the varsity, he proved himself to be a real man to have around. Although not being a regular, he saw quite a bit of action. His name goes down in history for the long runs he ripped off in that memorable Hamilton game. PAUL SIXT, Half back Chick's fight, determination, and speed-a combination not often found-made him one of Coach Lingrel's most elusive backs. Sixt's broken field running caused his opponents plenty of worry, in fact Paul was really a hard customer to handle after he got started. CHARLES FISHER, Guard Charlie was one of the gamest players on this year's squad. Although he did not gain a varsity berth, he made the best of the. few opportunities offered him. Charlie's ceaseless chatter kept the team in the highest spirits, while his ability to stop the ball-carrier was of the best. BUD CRETORS, Tackle Playing his second year as a regular, this six- foot-three blond bullet was one of the best all round tackles that ever donned the Purple and White grid togs. Bud's stellar defensive play helped ruin the victory aspirations of his oppon- ents. Fornshell's offensive drive and power opened many a hole on off-tackle plays. BOB THOMAS, End Whenever Bob was called upon, he went in fighting and quickly convinced the opposition that they would get no where around his end. He is most noted for his courage and indomitable Hght- ing spirit which he gave the team. He was one of the finest defensive ends the Middies had. JIM DILLON, Guard Jim was one of the spark plugs in the Middie's line with his fighting spirit, and determination to keep the opponents from gaining 'through his side and keeping the Middies up on their toes. Jim shone on the defensive especially when he helped keep the Capital team from scoring, even when they were on the Middies' five yard line. 51093 penile TOM RUPP, Guard Tom worked hard for three years, but an over- supply of guards pushed him out of a position on the varsity. Nevertheless he always was smiling and always had a word of encouragement for his fellow teammates. Jake was not very heavy, but he made up for this in his lightning quickness and blocking. JAMES WATTS, Half-Back Starting out on the Reserves, Elcie worked himself up all the way to a regular position in the varsity backfield. He was introduced in the Lafayette game when he, as soon as he got in the game, scored six points and then returned the kickoff 80 yards to score again. WARREN RUPP, Tackle Two-gun was not called to display his wares very often this year due to the heavy competition for the tackle post, however, Warren had plenty of power and he made his presence known when- ever he got the chance. Because of his size he was one of the hardest men of the squad to handle. DAVE BAKER, Tackle Having been on the varsity squad for two years, Dave was well adapted to the Lingrel style of l1101 play. Although seeing little action he was a handy man to have on the squad. Bake's part in the team's success was not an inconspicuous one for he supplied the varsity with keen competition in practice. ELMER PERRY, Half-Back Elmer was one of the fleet-footed halfbacks who could always be depended upon to deliver the goods whenever he was called upon. Although not a very big man, he excelled in blocking and tackling. He possessed that aggressive spirit which is often needed to carry him through tight spots. MARVIN J ONES, Half-Back Pete was one of the best subs Coach Lingrel had. Whenever Coach wanted a man to fill any position in the backfield all he had to do was to nod towards Pete. Not seeing a Whole lot of action he will always be remembered for his well-known Middie spirit. QUENTIN HALE, Guard Quinny was one of our fast moving guards, who played with that do or die spirit, and never gave up until the final gun. Hale started the season as a regular, but due to a superiiuous number of guards, he had to do quite a bit of alternating. LAWRENCE DA RIF, Quarterback Hunky was one of the two sophomores on this year's team. He received the nod to replace Dixie in the Hamilton game, and his fine qualities as a field general will probably win him a regular berth for the next two years. GARRETT PHILLIPS, Tackle Garrett was one of those persistent, fighting players who kept trying for the team for two years, but always fell just a little short of making a regular position. He was always depend- able and ready for any action when called upon. LOUIS WALDNER, Center Louie did not have much chance to show his ability this year, but we know he had it in him. He seldom missed practice and never failed to show his indomitable spirit. He worked for three years and played to the best of his ability when- ever he was called upon. JOE CORNELLA, Half-Back Joe showed the opponents tha't he was one of the best passers in southern Ohio. He was the key man of the Statue of Liberty play that almost spelled Hamilton's defeat. This smiling red-headed demon was ready whenever the coach called. JOE PETERS, Guard Although rather small for the position he held, opponents found him a constant fighter, who never conceded an inch from the opening whistle until the final bark of the gun. His spirit was often a source of inspiration to the rest of the team. CLARENCE LAWSON, Tackle Bulldog was an all around man on the line. He started out at the first of the year at end, then guard, and finally at tackle. He played each of these positions to expectations. Junior received the nickname of Bulldog,' from his dogged de- termination. HAROLD GOETZ, Guard Harold was one of the plucky and determined players of football. Bud was never late or absent from practice, though he never had much chance to show his ability. Goetz should go far as he has the stick-to-it-iveness that will benefit him through life. J R. SICKLES, Tackle Junior was one of the heaviest players on the '37 grid squad, however, his weight was evenly distributed and did not handicap his playing. Due to his speed and weight, Junior was one of the h.ardest charging tackles to ever hit a line. .ku 74 . I1111 l f112J FOOTBALL VARSITY LEFT T0 RIGHT FIRST ROW: Hody Anness, Paul Sixt, Dixie Gose, Quentin Hale, Joe Peters, Tom Rupp, Charles Fisher, Lawrence Da Rif, Harold Goetz, Eugene McGraw. SECOND ROW: Coach Greene, David Baker, James Watts, Elmer Perry, Jim Dillon, Marvin Jones, Bill Kiesewetter, Bob Thomas, Venus Maupin, Bob Forster, Lafayette Roberson, Coach Lingrel. THIRD ROW: Garrett Phillips, Junior Sickles, Warren Rupp, Joe Cornella, Delman Whitt, Art Linkins, Bud Cretors, John Hasselbach, Joe Finkelman, Mark Brewer, Louis Waldner. FOOTBALL RESERVES LEFT T0 RIGHT FIRST ROW: George Montgomery, Max Stamper, Sam Richardson, Donald Cox, Mervin Russell, Alvin Chambers, Steve Nemcic, Paul Schmidt, Gus Nick, Bob Minor, Bob Wills, Coach Ellison. SECOND ROW: Charles Rankins, Jasper Blevins, Ralph Curliss, Harry Waldner, George Fugett, Bill Lickert, Ray Mehl, Lewis Carter, Harold Patterson, Jack Perry, Lonnie Alexander. THIRD ROW: Bob Nickell, Harry Pratt, Charles Goforth, Bill Class, Tom Stamper, Don Worman, John Haker, Donald Miller, Stanley Johnson, Joe Miller, Wilbur Hodge, James Jordan. FOOTBALL GAMES Columbus East The 1937 Middie gridiron machine started its football schedule with Columbus East, and after 60 minutes of power drives, end runs, and few passes, neither team emerged the victor, the score being 0 to O. A muddy gridiron and a slippery pigskin took their toll on both teams, with fumbles doing the most damage to the Middies. On one occasion, the Purple and White reached the East five yard marker, but the visitors made a stone- wall stand to prevent a score. Speck McGraw intercepted a Columbus pass, when the eleven was on the Middie five yard stripe, while John Hassel- bach stopped potential touchdown drives by inter- cepting two aerials. Dixie Gose, Elmer Perry, and Hody Anness shone as Middie offensive stars. Lafayette, Indiana Displaying new power, drive, and passing abil- ity, the Middies sent the highly touted Lafayette, Indiana, Bronchos back to the Hoosier state, after a sound trouncing to the tune of 20 to 6. Coach Lingrel uncovered a new scoring threat and star in the form of Elcie Watts, colored sophomore halfback. Watts chalkedi up each of the three Middie touchdowns, scoring two of them in three minutes. The feature of Watts' running was an 80 yard gallop down the west sidelines for six points on a Lafayette kickoff. The Jeff High team lived up to its record by showing plenty of power and elusiveness, but the Middies went them two touchdowns better, while Speck McGraw added the two extra points. Roger Bacon Scoring one touchdown in every quarter, the Middies extended their undefeated streak to 11 games by imposing upon the Roger Bacon Eleven of Cincinnati a 26 to 7 defeat. The Middie line walked all over the front wall of the visitors, thus paving the way for Dixie Gose to score three Purple and White touchdowns. The fourth six- marker came as the result of a pass from Gose to Venus Maupin. Stellar blocking on the part of Speck McGraw and Bud Cretors aided Gose, Watts, Anness, and Perry in their continuous gains in yardage, while McGraw converted the two points for the Middies. f113fI FOOTBALL Dayton Roosevelt The Middies breezed through another victory at Lincoln Field, 'this time defeating Dayton Roosevelt to the tune of 20 to 0. The Purple and White pigskin toters used every type of play from the line plunge to the complicated double and triple lateral pass, and each time chalked up yard- age. After a double lateral, involving Gose, Watts, and Anness, netted 60 yards Watts rounded right end for the first score. Venus Maupin, Middie end, scored the other two touchdowns on passes from Gose. The Teddies found the Middie defense as good- if not better, than the Purple offenseg however, on one occasion, the visitors had the ball on the Purple two yard marker, and at another time on the five yard stripe. Cincinnati Withrow More than 4,300 fans witnessed this contest in which the Middies let loose with every thing they had to turn back the Withrow Tigers in a slam- bang encounter in which the Hnal score was 26 to 14. Twenty passes Hew hither and yon, 12 of them being attempted by the Middies, with five finding their mark. Dixie Gose took advantage of a Withrow fumble to score in the first quarter, with a pass from Dixie to Bob Forster netting 51143 GAMES another six points in the initial period. Jim Watts accounted for the other two Lingrelite scores, and McGraw added the extra points. Each of the Middie players played stellar ball, none of' them starring, as individuals. Portsmouth The Purple Tornado swept down over Ports- mouth with the intentions of adding the Trojans to its steadily growing list of vanquished teams, but a drizzling rain and muddy gridiron forced the Middies to be satisfied with a 6 to 6 score. The Middies started out with a bang by scoring on a pass from Dixie Gose to Bob Forster in the opening minutes. However, after that, the heavier Trojan line-led by Redding, 188 pound tackle- kept the Lingrelites from any further scoring. In the final quarter, the Trojans displayed new pep and power, and after a Statue of Liberty pass placed the ball on the one yard stripe, the Savages crossed the Middie goal line. The final 10 minutes were spent in a kicking duel between Hody Anness and Gose for the Middies and Frazier for the Red and Blue. Gose, Watts, and Anness did most of the yard gaining for the Middies, while McGraw, Cretors, Thomas and Maupin played stellar defen- sive games. FOOTBALL Cincinnati Purcell The Middies returned to their home grounds to take on Cincinnati Purcell, and after one of the closest games of the season, the Purple and White emerged the winner by the small margin of 7 to O. After 57 minutes of scoreless, nip and tuck foot- ball, Dixie Gose slipped eight yards through the center of the line for the lone score, Wi'th Speck McGraw converting the extra point with a place- ment kick. In the Hnal minute, the Cavaliers tried the same trick, but Joe Cornella, sub half- back, threw a monkey wrench into the Purcell drive, by intercepting a pass. The Lingrelites outclassed' the visitors 15 to 2 in first downs, but as in previous games, penalties and fumbles proved costly. Springfield The Purple Tornado invaded the city of Spring- field, and left in its wake a battered Wildcat line, an outclassed backfield, many discouraged Reaper City fans, and carried home the honors of a 13 to 6 victory. The Middies were up against one of the trickiest backfields in the history of the two schools, but 'the Purple and White warriors were alert and many a quick eye stopped numerous Wildcat plays before they reached the line of scrimmage. Hody Anness and Dixie Gose chalked up the two markers for the Middies, while 'fSpeck McGraw added the extra point. An 05- tackle play with Coleman, colored fullback, carry- ing the mail kept the Springfield team from being held scoreless. GAMES Hamilton More than 4000 fans braved the driving snow and wintry blasts to watch Hamilton and Middle- town play their final game of the season on Lincoln Field. Both teams entered the fray, keyed to the very top, and for almost two quarters battled on even terms. Then Paul Sarringhaus slipped through right tackle to outdistance the Middie backs for 70 yards for the first touchdown, while Miller, Hamilton sub, added the extra point via placement. Another quarter and a half passed, with first one team gaining yards, and then the other. Finally the Middies reached the one yard marker, and after three line plunges failed. Speck McGraw pulled his head down and drove with such force that he carried three Big Blue line-men across the goal line. Wainscott slipped through to block McGraw's placement try for the one point needed to tie the game. Each of the Middies starred in this game, but special mention should be given Lawrence DaRif, sophomore, who subs'tituted for Dixie Gose, injured in the game, Bill Kiesewetter, who figured greatly in the touchdown drive, McGraw, who starred on offense and defense, Hody Anness, who punted the Middies out of danger, and Bud Cretors, who starred on defense. All in all it was a grand ball game, and in the words of Coach Lingrel to the Middies after the game, the Purple and White were defeated but not disgraced. ' , ' , , - -. z IL .ii f f -,' , .- . . , f ! . ., ,. ,!, ff fi. cuff-'CX' L115J 2 4 I J - t'ffQ,4F. , ' Dwight Murphy Hart Graff ' Bob Huntsbarger U Sandwich Girls Q LEFT TO RIGHT First Row: ' Marie Hollon Florence Post . Myrtice Hoskins Marjorie Jacoby ' Second Row: I 116 Football Managers Bob M cMah on Helen Sorrell Jean Burnett Miss McElwain Annalou Banker Maryanne Kronborg FOOTBALL MANAGERS Many long hours were spent at the football Held during the strenuous days of spring and fall practice and on the nights of the games by these boys. Much of the success of the team depended upon their accomplishments, for if there ever was any unpleasant or tiring work to be done, it was given to them. Never will we forget the sight of these managers trotting across the Held with satchel, bag or helmets, balls, and blanketsg and never willthey forget hanging up uniforms, passing out socks, mending shoulder pads, bandaging injuries, and chasing dogs. With ankles deep in mud and rain dripping down their backs on many occasions, they carried on for the athletic glory of M. H. S. with undaunted spirits. SANDWICH GIRLS MARYANNA KRONBORG, Chairman MISS MCELWAIN, Adviser No doubt you all can recall the Middletown-Hamilton football game at Lincoln Field, and perhaps a few of you can remember several other rather cold games. At all these games you were served hotdogs, candy, chewing gum, cracker jack, and brown giants, by some of M. H. S.'s most charming girls. These sandwich girls gladly gave up their own enjoyment to devote their time and energy to your hunger. While some were out peddling their wares, others were in the Held house heating the hog dogs and slicing buns to meet the demands of the always starved spectators. So the next time you pass a counter where these familiar things are disp1ayed,just remember the last time you were at Lincoln Field, watching the Middies battle on the gridiron and eating to your heart's content. l MINUTE MEN First down, ten to go. Three minutes to play in the tirst half. This is some of the information you probably received when you looked up at the scoreboard during one of the many football games you attended at Lincoln Field. This March of Time was given you through the courtesy of Middletown High by our Minute Men. But keeping score was not the only duty of these boys. Many things not seen by the average spectator, such as putting up ropes, liming the field, distributing posters, etc., were also cheerfully attended to by our ever willing boys. During Basketball season the poster committee was also very busy for they were responsible for inviting the fans to the games. During the games while our electric score- board was flashing up the points, down at the end of the track two or three of Father Time's right hand men were also busy keeping the fans informed. CHEER LEADERS Step on the starter! Shove it in low! Come on, team! Let's go! These words and many others just like them you probably heard at all the football and basketball games. When the game was going against us, the cheerleaders gave all their might towards leading the fans in cheering the boys on to victory. When we were winning, these peppy people produced cheers to make the boys keep out in front. These energetic leaders helped just by their presence to get the spectators into the spirit of the game and to encourage the players on to higher goals. Since they led us in cheering all year, now it is our turn to cheer them-Hip, hip, hooray! Minute Men 1 Lionel Yeager 2 Jim Nickell 3 Bob Golf 4 Bill Moore 5 Victor Lee . 6 Dallas Hoppe 7 Willard Bowling. . 8 Stanley Clarke 9 Bob Balger . Cheer Leaders . John Litsakos Blondina Ellison . Allen Lehmkuhl Jewell Hauselman Bob Brown A . f1171 I 'X K 1 .ax , I 1. D-'K -e X ' X ., ,.., . W, X E YW, 2-x gl 5 NJ am Q K X . i XX NXXXX. Wh f s ,U I PAUL SIXT qcaptainp, Guard Sixt was that diminutive little guard and long shot artist on this year's varsity. He was always pulling the Middies out of the hole with his spectacular long shots-remember the Hamilton game! Chicken 'was a veteran from -last year's varsity and was elected captain of this year's squad because of his fine generalship and excellent team spirit. DIXIE GOSE, Guard Notwithstanding the fact that Dixie is just a little more than five feet tall, he was a barrel of dynamite pushed into a thimble. One will never forget the excellent game that he played against the Big Blue from down Hamilton way. Although he got a late start, he soon took over a regular berth with his passing and shooting ability helping keep the Middies on the winning side. l:1181 BUD CRETORS, Center Bud was the best defensive guard the Middie fans have had the pleasure of seeing in years. Whenever the oppos- ing teams had a brilliant star, Coach Greene would assign Bud to Watch him, and Bud with his superb guarding would holds his man to the minimum of points. Bud's long passes down the Hoor were very accurate, spelling the doom of many an opposing team. VENUS MAUPIN, Forward Venom, our carrot-topped forward, was one of the main assets to the 37-38 Middie combine. Bringing together a true purple spirit and a grim determination, he was just a. pain in the neck to our many opponents. With an eye like that of an eagle he was constantly swishing the net from the side court. He was also an excellent passer. N- G. '2- o L l JOHN HASSELBACH, Forward Johnny-the largest fellow on this year's combine, was a first string substitute, and whenever Coach Greene was in a tight spot he called on Johnny. His keen eye for the basket did much to make Hass very valuable to the team for seldom did he miss a long shot or a bunny. ELMER PERRY, Forward Elmer was a fast dribbler and an accurate tosser, and it took a mighty fast guard to keep up with him. He was well liked by the squad and whether he was playing or on the bench, he always displayed a keen Middie spirit that was often needed to keep up the morale of the team. HAROLD ANNESS, Forward Say, mister, could you tell what that boy's name is that just made that basket? Yes, that is what many a person n asked about this well liked Middie. Hody, though not see- ing much action, was a constant threat whenever he was sent into the game. JOE CORNELLA, Forward Joe was the only Junior who played in every game this year. Although he was a forward in the lineup, the majority of his points were scored from the pivot position. Flop was feared by all opponents because of his deadly aim on hook shots. He was high point man on this year's team with 149 points. ROBERT KEFF ER, Guard Combining two outstanding traits, that of excellent door work and a keen eye, made Bob the logical choice to send into the game when the going got rough. This Junior's stellar play at Portsmouth proved to be one of the main reasons for the Purple victory. 51191 BASKETBALL fFirst Teaml LEFT TO RIGHT FIRST ROW: Bud Cretors, Dixie Gose, Paul Sixt, Joe Cornella, Venus Maupin SECOND ROW: Bob Keffer, Charles Brosh, John Hasselbach, Hody Anness. THIRD ROW: Coach Greene, Jim Millan, Bill Burk. N0 PICTURE: Elmer Perry. Varsity Record MIDDLETOWN FRANKLIN MIDDLETOWN ROGER BACON MIDDLETOWN ROOSEVELT MIDDLETOWN WESTERN HILLS MIDDLETOWN WITHROW MIDDLETOWN WOODWARD MIDDLETOWN COLUMBUS EAST MIDDLETOWN PORTSMOUTH MIDDLETOWN NORWOOD MIDDLETOWN SPRINGFIELD MIDDLETOWN HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN PORTSMOUTH MIDDLETOWN IRONTON MIDDLETOWN NORWOOD MIDDLETOWN STEELE MIDDLETOWN IRONTON MIDDLETOWN SPRINGFIELD MIDDLETOWN HAMILTON -- 1 547 BASKETBALL fSecond Teamj LEFT TO RIGHT FIRST ROW: Speck McGraw, Carl Daniels, Leslie Pugh, Bill Croake, Bud Kerschbaum. SECOND ROW: Art Linkins, Don Rigg, John Haker, Don Worman, Omer McClanahan. THIRD ROW: Coach Ellison, Jim Millan, Charles Goforth, Bob Wills, Robert Nickell, Bill Burk. MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN 502 Reserve Record FRANKLIN POASTTOWN GRANGE ROOSEVELT WESTERN HILLS WITHROW MCKINLEY JR. HIGH ROOSEVELT JR. HIGH PORTSMOUTH NORWOOD SPRINGFIELD HAMILTON PORTSMOUTH IRONTON NORWOOD STEELE IRONTON SPRINGFIELD HAMILTON If121fl f BASKETBALL GAMES Franklin After getting off to a slow start, the Middie hoopsters soon gained momentum and downed the Franklin Wildcats 36 to 11 in the first game of the season before approximately 1,100 fans of both teams. Joe Cornella scored the first Middie field goal of the season in the middle of the first quarter and from then on it was the Purple and White quintet's game. Venus Maupin and Cor- nella were high scorers for the locals with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Greenemen led 18 to 2 at the halfway mark. Roger Bacon Victory number two was chalked up at the expense of the Roger Bacon quints on the local floor, with the final score being 33 to 20. Again the Greenemen led from the start, and although going was tough at times, they had little trouble in downing 'the Spartans. Maupin was again high scorer with 11 points. The Purple and White were ahead 15 to 8 at the half. Dayton Roosevelt Making their first road trip, the Middies en- countered some real opposition from the Dayton l:122fl Roosevelt tive, but the locals staged a brilliant last six minutes rally to win 24 to 21. Cornella proved high point man with 11 points, while Bud Cretors starred on 'the defense by bottling up Jones, colored Teddie forward and scoring star. The Teddies led 13 to 12 at the midway mark. Western Hills The Western Hills five of Cincinnati invaded the Purple hardwood only to be turned back easily by the Greenemen with the final tally being 32 to 12. Coach Greene-after 'the locals led 20 to 2 at the half-used his second team during the final two periods, but the visitors couldn't make much headway against the subs. Withrow A tight defense and their own hitting slump almost got the best of the Middies, but they finally downed the Cincinnati Withrow five 24 to 17 on the local floor. The Middies got the jump on the Tigers, but the Visitors kept Within a few points of the Greenemen until the final minutes, when the locals forged into the front. Cornella was again high scorer with eight points. BASKETBALL GAMES Woodward Another seemingly unpenetrable defense held the Middies in check until the final minutes, and then the Purple basketeers had trouble in getting a four point margin to down Cincinnati Wood- ward 18 to 14 on the Middie floor, during the Christmas vacation. The Blue and White main- tained a zone defense so effective that one-third of the Middie points were made from the foul line. Columbus East Columbus East tried to stop the Middies with another zone defense, but this time the Greenemen were wise and emerged victors by a 32 to 17 count. The Purple quints led from the Very start, with Cornella accounting for 15 points and Captain Sixt, 10. Portsmouth An up and coming Trojan five from Portsmouth handed the locals their first reversal in eight starts and also caused the Purple and White to lose their first Southern Ohio Scholastic League encounter by a 28 to 26 score. The Greenemen staged a fast final half rally in an attempt to win but the 19 to 9 margin at the half was too much and they were unable to score the necessary two points to tie, and three to win. Norwood League victory number one was chalked up against the Norwood Indians in the second Middie S. O. S. L. game on the local Hoor. The final count was 29 to 11. The Middie defense really clicked in the second and fourth periods allowing not a point to be scored by the Indians. The visitors, however, managed to slip in two points in the first quarter and nine in the third. Cornella and Anness were high scorers with eight markers apiece. Springfield Making 'their first journey in the first round of league play, the Middies went on a scoring spree to vanquish the Springfield Wildcats 51 to 26, tying the league high score record established by Hamilton against Norwood. The first quarter was nip and tuck, but the Greenemen soon got their range and started an incessant bombing of the Wildcat basket. Cornella, Sixt, and Maupin accounted for 13, 12 and 11 points respectively to lead in the scoring spree. l:123fI I:124j BASKETBALL GAMES Hamilton A high and mighty defending state champion- ship five of Hamilton got the jump on the Middies and kept their lead in spite of a final quarter rally to win 32 to 22 on the Middie Hoor. The Big Blue led' 12 to 4 at the end of the first quarter, 16 to 10 at the half, and 25 to 14 at the end of the third quarter. The Hirtmen presented an always penetrating offense that kept the Middies coming and going. Portsmouth History Repeats goes the saying, and the Middies proved this when they handed the Trojans a 28 to 26 reversal at Portsmouth, thus handing the Trojans their first league loss by the same score that the Hoodwall city five had downed the Greenemen here. The encounter was nip and tuck from start to finish with Sixt starring on ofense and Kelfer on the defense. The score was 4 all at the end of the first quarter, 13 to 11 in favor of the Middies at the half, and 21 to 20 in favor of the Trojans at the end of 'the third period. Ironton The Ironton Tigers-a new team in the league this year-proved no match to the high stepping Middies on the night after the Purple had downed the Trojans and the final score was 49 'to 31, with the game being played at Ironton. The losers held the Middies down the first quarter, but then the Greenemen scoring machine started clicking, handing the Tigers their sixth league loss. Cor- nella chalked up 17 points while Maupin gar- nished 16. Norwood A combination zone and man-to-man defense almost got the best of the Middies at Norwood, but the Greenemen supplied the necessary punch and power to win 20 to 18. Dixie Gose proved hero by scoring the basket that broke the 18 to 18 tie. Maupin and Captain Sternberg caused much excitement in the last minutes by exchanging blows-thus causing themselves to be put out of the game. The locals led 8 to 7 at the half but were behind 16 to 14 at the end of the third quarter. Ironton On February 11 Ironton moved into town for a Southern Ohio League game. Being on the end of a long losing stretch the Tigers displayed an excellent defensive game during the first half, but the high scoring Middies put on the steam in the record half and scored at will. The final score showed the Greenemen on their toes by a 41 to 15 margin. Middletown led at the half 33 to 10. BASKETBALL GAMES Springfield Coming here determined to gain revenge for an earlier walloping at the hands of the Middies, the Wildcats were turned away 28 to 25. Combining a zone defense with long distance shooting, the invaders were threatening constantly throughout the contest. The game took on a decidedly different look than the previous encounter with the Middies leading only 15 to 14 at the half. Dayton Steele The next opponent to taste defeat at the hands of the Purple and White was Dayton Steele. The game started out rather slow with Middletown getting the jump to lead at the end of the first quarter 7 to 3. In the second period. the scoring was all even, both teams hitting the hoop for eight markers with the Middies still retaining their le.ad 15 to 11. The third quarter ended 24 to 15 with the Purple and White still ahead. The last stanza found the Lions doubling the Middie scoring and putting on a rally that fell short. Middletown won by a 29 to 25 score. Hamilton Before what is believed to be the largest crowd ever to jam its way into Miami University's VVi1:h- row Court, the Middies gained revenge for an earlier defeat by forcing the Big Blue to come out second best 25 to 22. The Middies appeared to have the advantage in both offensive and defensive play. Most of the Hamilton scoring was made some distance from the basket because of the ex- cellent guarding on the part of the Middies. The first quarter ended at six all, but Hamilton forged ahead to lead at the half 13 to 9. The Middies put on the steam in the 'third quarter and topped the Big Blue 21 to 15 at the end of that period. In the fourth quarter, Hamilton came within one point with two minutes to play when Captain Paul Sixt made a basket to put the game 'ton ice , thus bringing to an end a successful basketball season. District Tournament The Middies' District Tournament record is very short and concise with only one game being played at Withrow Court, Oxford. The Cincinnati Wood- ward quintet opposed the Purple and White and eked out a 21 to 19 victory to gain revenge for a 18 to 14 setback earlier in the season. The Bull- dogs again presented a very tight zone defense and the Middies were required to try mostly long shots. However, only nine of 67 shots went through the netting for the Middies. The Middies were out in front most of the time, the score being 13 to 12 at the half. Captain Sixt was high pointer for the Greenemen with seven points, while Gose and Cornella tied for second scoring honors with four points apiece. O O C O f125fI 1937 TRACK TEAM LEFTTORIGHT FIRST ROW: Ballard Garrett, Bob Boyd, Charles Sexton, Hody Anness, Elmer Perry, . Ishmon Mitchell, Bob Rivers. . SECOND ROW: Bob Brown, Dale Bailey, John Johnson, Charles Robinson, Anthony ' ' Chapta, Bob Fay, Al Worman. ' . THIRD ROW: Coach Ellison, Oscar Koeppel, Bill Nisewonder, Herbert Myers, Fred Rodgers, Tom Heck, Charles Brosh, Harold Augspurger, Coach Greene. Record of Individuals BILL NISEWONDER, Captain-Pole Vaulter Best mark was 11 feet made in Kentucky-Ohio- Indiana meet-this is Middie record in pole vault. Two outstanding achievements-won pole Vault in Southwestern Ohio District meet and Con- ference meet. CHARLES SEXTON-Mile and 15 Mile Placed first. second, or third in all the mile and half-mile races in which he was entered. His most outstanding race was running of the IA mile leg of the medley relay which gave the relay team second place in the race in the Kentucky-Ohio-Indiana meet at Oxford. ANTHONY CHAPTA-Hurdler and Broad Jumper Placed second in 200 low hurdles and in broad jump in Conference meet. Placed in all low hurdle events in which he was entered. Best broad jump mark was 19 feet, 10 inches, made in Conference meet. This is a Middie record. I1261 HAROLD AUGSPURGER-High Jump and Javelin Outstanding achievement was winning of the javelin event in Conference meet with throw of 157 feet 5V2 inches-a Middie record. Also holds Middie record in high jump at 5 feet 10 inches. DALE BAILEY-Javelin Placed first or second in all javelin events in which he entered. Best mark was 155 feet. BOB BROWN-Sprinter Placed second in 100 yard dash in Conference meet for best achievement. Generally placed well in his event in all meets. Ran on 880 yard relay and medley relay. BALLARD GARRETT-Sprinter Won 100 yard dash in 10.4 seconds in triangu- lar meet with Steele and Fairmont for out- standing performance. Generally placed well in 100 yard dash. Ran on 880 yard relay and medley relay teams. HERBERT MYERS-Miler Best performance-third in mile run in Conference meet. Holds Middie rec- ord in mile run. BOB FAY-One-half Miler Took third in both District and Con- ference meet in M mile. Also ran on mile relay. BOB RIVERS-One-half Miler Took second in half mile in District meet and fourth in half mile and 440 in Conference meet. ISHMON MITCHELL-440 Yard Dash Best performance was a third in 440 in Conference meet. Generally placed well up in 440 events. Ran on mile relay team. ELMER PERRY-440 Yard Dash Most of running confined to Medley and mile relay teams. These two teams ranked with best in Southern Ohio. JOHN JoHNsoN-Shot Puter Holds Middie record in shot put. Best performance was a third in District meet. Won event in triangular meet with Lebanon and Franklin. AL WORMAN-Javelin Placed second or third in the javelin events until he strained his arm. CHARLES BROSH-Discus Holds Middie record for discus throw. Best performance was first in trian- gular meet with Steele and Fairmont. HoDY ANNESS-POl6 Vault Best performance was a tie for first in Dual meet with Hamilton. Placed second or third in several other meets. BOB BOYDQLOW Hurdles Best performance was a fifth place in the Conference meet. TOM HECK-High Jump Placed well in his event in all meets. Third in high jump in Conference meet. 11937 TRACK TEAM 1 Hody Anness 2 Ballard Garrett Bob Boyd Ishmon Mitchell Elmer Perry 3 Bob Rivers 4 Charles Brosh 5 Harold Augspurger 6 A1 Worman T John Johnson 8 Dale Bailey 9 Bob Fay Bob Brown 10 Herbert Myers Charles Sexton 11 Bill Nisewonder Won dual meet with Hamil'ton 83-31. Won triangular meet with Franklin and Lebanon scoring 69 points. Second in triangular meet with Steele and Fair- mont, scoring 53V2 points. Third in Southwestern District meet scoring 36 points. Second in Conference meet scoring 81 points. Ninth in Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio meet scoring 11 points. 51271 ggg GIRLS' ATHLETICS 999 The old saying Variety is the spice of life was further demonstrated by the girls' physical education classes. The fall season was opened with volley ball as the chief sport, which was followed by the ever-popular game of basketball. The winter program was varied by several distinct units of dancing. For a time the girls swung their partners to the strains of Captain Jinks , Oh Suzannan, and Turkey In the Straw with as much zest as their grandparents danced the Virginia Reel in the olden days. T-hey found that the old folk dances and games of the Danish people took even more vigsomr and endurance than many of our modern dances. Further rhythmic work, consisting of group clogging, furnished the elements of fast tapping to those who were interested. The desire for combat was satisfied by several class tournaments of Indian and hand wrestling. Stunts and tumbling acts gave the girls a chance to show their individual prowess. The climax of tumbling classes was reached with attempts at diving-some girls diving over four, Five, or six persons. During the spring months baseball became the most popular sport, although both deck tennis, and volley ball were again in season. lf128j Q 6 Q GIRLS' ATHLETICS W 19 9 For girls who were interested in spending more time and energy for sports than one gym class a week could afford, after-school games were scheduled for the major sports- volleyball, basketball, and baseball. In the fall eight volley ball teams organized and played a round robin tournament, in which a senior team emerged the victor. So many girls evinced a great interest in the basketball team that a separate round robin tourney was conducted for each class. The senior home rooms organized into five teams, while the sophomores and juniors each produced six teams. In the senior tourna- ment, Rooms 100, 219, and 305 combined to form the fast and skillful team which easily became the undisputed champions, however, competition was more keen among the other teams. In a hard-fought battle Rooms 100 and 215 wrested the junior championship from 310, while in the sophomore tourney, 204 came out on top with only 101 as serious contenders for the title. In the semi-finals the junior champs won an easy victory over the sophomores, but the final game between 219-305 and 100-215 furnished the best competition of the season. After playing two overtime periods the seniors managed to down the juniors by a basket, the final score being 9-7. The baseball season in the spring brought to a close a very enjoyable year of after- school athletics. 51291 I 6 u-L'AQ-- 51301 AND I131j ,l.1 GEORGE M. VERITY- A A A Honors and Prizes, 1937 A A A CContinued from Page 821 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP Foundation in College Preparatory Course: First Honor for Girls-Gold Medal ..... Ruth Ada Stubbs Second Honor for Girls-Silver Medal Mary Denise Hoss First Honor for Boys-Gold Medal John Thomas Lamb Second Honor for Boys-Silv er Medal ......,,..,..,.......... Morris Renick SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP 'ri-ie WOMAN'S CLUB-Pounds tion in English: First Honor-310.00 ...... .......,.......,..,... R uth Elinor Boyer Second Honor-55.00 .....,...., ...,.,..........,.... F rances Nickell ERNESTINE E. ROUDEBUSH-Foundation in Latin: First Honor-510.00 ...,.. .... .... .......,.... M a r y Regina Conley Second Honor-55.00 .................... Frances Edna Watkins COLIN GARDNER, Jr.-Foundation in Mathematics: Herbert Payne, Jr. First Honor-Gold Medal. ...,.......,,.......,.. . Second Honor-Silver Medal ...,,......... Edward C. Murphy A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL-Foundation in Science: Robert M. Balser First Honor-S 10.00 ...........,................. Second Honor-85.00 ............ Harry William Morlatt, Jr. DELTA THETA TAU SORORITY- Foundation in Shorthand and Typing: First Honor-310.00 .....,................ Frances Gene Simpson Second Honor-55.00. ....................,..,. Hazel Lois Watkins SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PHI BETA PSI SORORITY-Foundation in French: First Honor-S10.00 ......,.............,. Margaret Lillian Thiel Second Honor-S5.00 .................... Betty Magel Thrusher ANNA E. METZLER-Foundation in German: First Honor-S10.00. .,............,.. Charlotte Ida Schwytzer Second Honor-S5.00 ....,... .....,......,....,........ P hilip T. Cohen ALTRUSA CLUB OF MIDDLETOWN- Foundation in Spanish: First Honor-S10.00.. ,.,.. .. ........... Mary Catherine Ball June Eckert Second Honor-55.00 ..... . ......,........,.....,. ALL w. GRADES CONSIDERED O. BARNITZ-Foundation in Office Training Course: First Honor-810.00 ,... . ,..,., ........,.... G ladys Louise Sparks Second Honor-85.00 ..,,... .......,.......... M arie Borders VANCE E. CRIBBS- Foundation in Industrial Training Course: First Honor-S10.00. ,,.,.......... ..,...... O pal Christine Forbes Second Honor-S5.00,, ............................ Arnol Fred Elam THREE YEARS OF WORK MRS. GEORGE M. VERITY-Foundation in History: First Honor-510.00 .... . ..........,.........,.....,.... Bettie Howard Second Honor-55.00 .,,....................., Ralph Eugene Hall MUSIC CLUB-Foundation in Music: First Honor-510.00 ..,..,..........,...... Esther Louise Booher Second Honor-35.00 ..... , ................ Hazel Irene Crawford Honorable Mention ..,... . .,,................ Carleton C. Clark, Jr. DELTA CHI SIGMA SORORITY- Foundation in Home Economics: W. First Honor-S10.00. ,,.. . .............. Mary Frances Finkbone Second Honor-55.00 ,... . ....,.........,..,. ..... . ..Esther L. Smith O. BARNITZ-Foundation in Shop Work: First Honor-510.00 ,.... ........,.,,...., H arold F. Augspurger Second Honor-S5.00.. .,..........,.......,........... M. Dale Bailey JOHN KUNZ-Foundation in Art: First Honor-Oil Painting by the Donor .....,....,..,. ..,.. L. R. Farkas Second Honor-Oil Painting by the Donor ..........,...., Ellen McC1ung TWO YEARS OF WORK J. DIX RIGGS-Foundation in Social Science: First Honor-S10.00 .,...................... Ethel Lillian Perkins Second Honor-35.00 ..,....,....,.....,......,.,... Richard F. Price MRS. E. C. WOODWARD-Foundation in Bible: First Honor-510.00 ........ ..............,, E lizabeth Jane Reed Second HonorQS5.00 ...................... Lora Elizabeth White BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB- Foundation in Bookkeeping and Accounting: First Honor-510.00 ..,...,......... ....Ernestine Mary Wilhide Second Honor-55.00, ..... ...,, Mary Kathleen McVay H. W. NAEGELE-Foundation in Printing: First Honor-S10.00.,, ..4,,......,....... William Gray Harrison Second Honor-55.00 ...................,........ William R. Young SPECIAL HONORS PHALANX FRATERNITY, Y. M. C. A.-- BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY- Upper Ten Per Cent: Perfect Attendance for Twelve Years: Norma Elizabeth Blair Ruth Jeannette Danner Collected Verses of Edgar A. Guest .., ...,.....,,....,.. Barbara Elaine Ives George Melvin Klein Lois Watkins Thelma Viola Weikel Jean Marie Weyman CONTESTS B. F. HARWITZ-Foundation in Public Speaking: LADIES OF GRAND ARMY OF REPUBLIC- First Honor-Lord's Beacon Lights of History .. Knowledge of the Flag: . ....... ., ...........,.,..............,..,,...,........ ,Avis Marion Mercer Second Honor--Strachey's Queen Victoria ........,..,.. .Lorraine Shartle Johnson Honorable Mention... ........,.... ..... , .......... M ary Denise Hoss Z. W. RANCK-Foundation inS pelling: First Honor-510.00 .........,...,.......,,. Ethel Lillian Perkins Second Honor-S 5.00 ..... OO O f132j ..,..,...,...Vera Emma Schirmeyer First Honor for Girls-S2.50..,,Eleanor Roxanna Hinkle Second Honor for Girls-31.00 ...... Ethel Lillian Perkins Honorable Mention ....,........,. .............., .... R u th Ada Stubbs First Honor for Boys--352.50 ..,..,.. Robert Morris Renick Second Honor for Boys-51.00. ,,..,..,,,,.... H. Leroy Yoder Honorable Mention ftieb ...............,.,.............................. .,................Carleton C. Clark, Jr., James Wilton Reed ESSAY CONTEST- The Teachings of Jesus : First Honor-310.00 .,...........,...,........ Ruth Adelaide Tullis . ' Second Honor-37.50 ...... ,. ....... Kathleen Lawson Third Honor-55.00 ...,,.. ...... R uth Ada Stubbs Q Fourth Honor-952.50 ....., .,,.., L ouise Henderson I. J- Y fu CAPPEL'S df- ZfZ i'ilJ,ll!!lI !I'H.ii . J If n,,g,f,,, iflfrj l I f Ifllffl any , ,,lgiW,l1 ff V ffl ' l alll, 1 ' U W! 'Q F, ,!. ll,7,1 ,lf M l'll,h'F11N ,f g VIQZWM7 I ,lm ,, .f i le iqg, ww , 5 S1133 4AfL2 gi: : 'fe15'i'- so 'yy H ,gjf j,2.,, i ' it fluff l - Y 'f n-fell Wft vi. W 'll l f f if ,f1jj7,3L:fff7, ii f 1 'I: l. 'fx A V,','A, ll X ,samf Milli' i' :l'X1?.xx llllllltlflt- ff l il Qflllilffllll 1 ' l www M wftwili' ,f l+f 'l. ,f M M l-MW -l .'.r'2', I ffr. ff 4-:ISL H 1 ,,f,. ,,. ,iff ,I ,l nxffh . Y Aly, ,,. l yl Rr! llqy its 'K' N,.A 51 f gl! l vyf l l' L -N f 4f'f? f - W llllyl will ,M lm A ff M oll Q L xl: .lliyliidw :ffl l l Hi, will I n 4:5 t ' f - g lra-lilly! ' ' lm'-A 'U' 'lf l L n' ll l ld' ii 'A , X ' ' 1 ' H i ,IJ My, H fl 'fl I' i g lffzfffff, wr' Nh llll H ltM'nl.llhl ul gi:- ARY JANE graduating? Good lands, she had her hair in pig-tails only yesterday . . . and Johnny, the boy who never washed behind his ears . . . how proud and straight he looks in his cap and gown. There's Tank Johnson, the football player, they called him Tubby back in grammar school, how the team will miss him this fall. Pretty Barbara Ann has her diploma now . . . soon she,ll be married, and when she is, shelll buy all of her furniture at Cappel's, and why not, she has always been used to the best and didn't motherls fur 't , n1 ure come from Cappells? . . . and grandmotherls, too, for that matter. Well, there they go, graduates all . . . proud, happy and unafraid. HAPPY LANDINGS, CLAss or '38 C A P P EL! S l1331 Congratulations Graduates .... School days are the happiest days of your life, someone has said, and he really was right. One thing I can do to improve that say- ing is that school days at the Mid- dletown Business College are the best days of one's life. How well every student who has attended this school knows that. It is really surprising just how much one can learn in so short a time as six months. Especially those things that are not on the regular curriculum. Such as efficiency, at- titude toward one's work, ability to be of service to others, neatness, poise, and many other things that are learned more from example than from actually studying them. It seems to me that every col- lege graduate should look upon the college of their choice as their Alma Mater. I know that I shall do this. Not only this, but also look upon you as my second mother, for you have been just that to all the students who have come to this school. I hope that you will never forget me, for I shall never forget such a kind, patient, and loving person as you are, and the excellent school that you conducted while I was privileged to be a student there. Cordially yours, FRANCES WILHIDE. As one of your first students, I would highly recommend your school to anyone. I enrolled in your business college ex- pecting to complete the regular six months course. Due to your help and considera- tion, I was recommended to a position after attending your classes four months fwith noprevious knowledge of shorthandj . If it had not been for your moral sup- port in urging me on, I probably would not be able to say that I now hold a fine position. It gives me great pleasure to heartily thank you for helping me to attain my goal-Success. Yours sincerely, LUCILLE VEIDT. Thank you for your seven months of learning that will be beneficial, and for that much pleasure. I have learned to type well and take shorthand at the rate of 230 words a minute. This was made possible by my own studying and by the help and the perseverance of the instructors. These instructors taught in such a way that was fun as well as work. We always had a good time, but still we had enough work to settle us. Sincerely yours, NORMA BISHOP. ..From........ Middletown Business College Graduates How can I put into words ex- actly how much I have gained during my six months with your school. Truthfully, my seIf-satis- fied feelings are like those of a baby taking his first steps in life! If I stop to think about my accomplishments here at school, I realize more and more what a big jump toward business advancement I have taken. Shorthand! Typing! Bookkeeping! Comptometryl Ad- vertising! Secretarial Training! You have given me a thorough training in each of these subjects as no one else possibly could. Your patience, persistence and loving personality has won the con- fidence of all your' students. Now, I can honestly say that I am ready and capable of taking any kind of officer position without the least bit of hesitation. I know every boy and girl would love to make that remark l-and they can-just by making their business residencen with the Mid- dletown Business College for about six months-which will turn out to be the keynote to their success. Yours sincerely, THERESA PRAETE. P. S. With you I've learned to be what I should- With you I've learned to do what I could- You've helped me through darkness -enlightened my way- Encouraged the heart I'd have thrown away! ' OUTLOOK ON LIFE K XyxiiYI'If , I Q 1 4 After graduation U' ' . X 4 - And youfre feeling blue QP ' S , J And it seems that your school days N Soon will be through, CQ ' : 9 fr - You're thinking of earning 6 6 gp L Anal getting some more learning -1- C I come to MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS COLLEGE 9 ,G -1 P G We7ll see you through. Hug fi T here7s Shorthand and typing D Anal Cornptornetry too, - ,lm ' I X g - After learning them For - j Your skies will look so blue, Information -. The course takes but six months now PHONE gA, i.f .'iAl I 5L-Sjirfx , And you'll really know how . . f fxs i- To tackle any job 2 8 6 I And see it through. Mgrning 01' BY LlBBY LONG E - IA.. Under G duatej venlng Classes 'fi' Beginning and Advanced oSHORTHAND I SPECIAL OTYPING '-:I I BOOKKEEPING - SIX WEEKS COURSE :ACCOUNTING Q STARTING JULY 5 -COMPTOMEI-ER -W ' 'EFFECTIVE BUSINESS ' 4 'Iii-. ' For Those Gomg Away 'CORRESPONDENCE To College In September 'CIVIL SERVICE 'BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 'ADVERTISING 'COURT REPORTING 'PUBLIC SPEAKING I I I IVIIDDLETCWN BUSINESS CCDLLEGE 1 U 0 4 First Avenue 0 O Phone 286 Compliments of THE A. ASHWORTH COAL COMPANY COAL BUILDING MATERIALS Telephone 1133 MIDDLETOWN, OHIO A Favorite Shop of the Young Man Worthmore Clothes AT 1 .50 AND UP Wnrthmnre Clothes Shop The Home of . Hart, Schafner and Marx CENTRAL AT VERITY PARKWAY HI CHARLIE 7' Some day you'll open up the old Optimist to see just how you looked back in those school days, and get a big laugh. Then-maybe-you'11 be in the market for a Range, Refrigerator, Washer, or What-Not. -1. l.in's Appliances 1330 Central Avenue Phone 167 Courtesy of the Miami Valley Chautauqua Athletic Club WILGUS B. COMBS, President ROBERT KONTNIER, Vice President ROBERT STULTZ, Treasurer GORDON DUFF, Secretary FREDERIC ALEXANDER SEBURN ALEXANDER LEROY BAUER JOHN DEARDORFF HARRY MYERS MARTIN MILLER JOHN REINER 51361 Compliments of The Ra mond Ba Co. Kind old lady on trip to Cuba, to Miss Clark who is a bad sailor: They say a novel will sometimes distract one's thought from seasickness-would you like to read this one? What's the title? The Great Upheavalf' Mr. McCandlish: Who was the smartest inventor? Carroll Lewis: Thomas A. Edison. He invented the phonograph and the radio so people would stay up all night and use his electric light bulbs. A man entered a barber's shop for a haircut. The barber mentioned that his client's hair was getting thin on top. Why not try a bottle of my wonderful hair restorer'? he urged. It's only a quarter. The customer did. A week later he re- turned to the shop. Well, asked the barber, how did you find the hair restorer? I left the bottle on the kitchen table, and my wife, thinking it was a new kind of furniture polish, started to use it, the other replied. How much do you charge to shave a sideboard? Compliments of THE PARROT It Speaks For Itself PHONE 2680 1024- Central Avenue lf137j The HELE -ELL Beauty Shoppe Helen Doughman - Ella Belt OPERATORS Best Wishes To the 1938 Graduating Class 113 Baltimore Street PHONE 1917 Union Sanitary Laundries, Inc. THRIFTY SERVICE 14 POUNDS-986 PHONE 2580 Salesman: Did you like that cigar I gave you? For 500 coupons of that brand you get a banjo. Mr. Maifett: If I smoked 500 of those cigars, I'd need a harp. I I I They say Jones is devoted to his golf and his wife is equally fond of auction sales. Yes, and the funny part about it is that they both talk in their sleep. The other night the people in the next apartment heard him shout 'Fore', and immediately his wife yelled 'Four and a quarterl' I I I He: I wish we'd never met. Before We were married I had a nice balance in the bank, now- She: But darling, love makes the world go 'round. He: Yes, but I didn't expect it to go so fast as to make me lose my balance. Bob D. Walked up to the teacher's desk and announced, I ain't got no pencil! Shocked at his expression, Miss Maier exclaimed, Oh, Bob, I have no pencil. A sympathetic look crossed his face, and he replied, You ain't either? Well, we're both in the same fix. Good luck to Middletown High and its teachers. 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If139fI :S WEBBY'S GD cn 4-5 +5 L 3 ,g Gem Smokery 'E is 2 as CJ 2 Q-I ' 5 3 S SD E cu 5 W in go 5 ,5 NEWSPAPERS E E E as MAGAZINES 1: 3 e s.. 2 4 1700 Central Avenue I- PHONES 213 - 63 West Disinfecting Company Largest Manufacturers in America - OF - DISINFECTANTS Automatic Drip Machines and Disinfecting Appliances Liquid Soap and Dispensers Paper Towels SOLE DISTRIBUTORS Kotex Vending Machines 722 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO f140:I RALSTO Petroleum Service F LEETWING PRODUCTS Buy From An Independent Dealer A Frenchman was learning English. He had mastered the varieties presented by such words as thought , bough , tough , and so on, and thought that he was making good progress. Walking along the Strand in London, he saw a poster reading, Cavalcade- Pro- nounced Success. Overwhelmed, the French- man burst into tears. O I I Miss Powell was testing the intelligence of a newcomer to her class. Who said, 'I come to bury Caesar'? she asked. 'KP-please, teacher, the undertakerf' sug- gested the nervous youngster. A man in an insane asylum sat fishing over a flowerbed. A visitor wishing to be friendly walked up and said, How many have you caught today? t'You're the ninth, replied the nut. O I O Mr. Lingrel had lost his ball and, not unnaturally, was inclined to be annoyed with his caddy. Why the deuce didn't you watch where it went? he asked angrily. Well, sir, said the boy, it don't usually go anywhere, and so it took me unprepared- like. THORNBERY'S Barber and Beauty Service OPERATORS J. C. THORNBERY PEARL THORNBERY BETTY BURKHARDT E. R. FORD Phone 285 4-04 Crawford Street IES . A Complete Line of China and Gifts DOHN Hardware 8 Paint Co. 1017 Central Avenue PHONE 174 L1411 T0 THE 1938 CLASS: 1 Our Congratulations ' and Best Wishes . The ARMCO International Corporation THE JERSEY CREAMLIN E DAIRY Niderdale Farms Phone 1060 Middletown, Ohio Being told to write an essay on the mule, Venus M. turned in to his teacher the fol- lowing effort: The mewl is a hardier bird than a guse or turkie. It has two legs to walk with, two more to kick with, and wears its wings on the side of its head. It is stubbornly backward about going forward. Porter: This train goes to Buffalo and points East. Miss Eldridge: Well, I want a train that gets to Syracuse and I don't care which Way it points. O O O Miss Easton: Is it perfectly clear now? Jim Harris: As clear as mud. Miss Easton: Well, then, that covers the ground. Q C I Guest: What a pretty name your maid has! Hostess: Oh, that isn't her real name. We just call her Dawn because she's always breaking dishes. I O C Suzanne Douglas: What sort of a chap is Jack? Jean Fanning: Well, he was over to see me last night, and when the lights went out he spent the rest of the evening trying to repair them. L 142 1: Li e Begins At 18.7 MANY of you have now completed 12 years of school. On the threshold of a new life you face problems and responsibilities different from those you,ve known before. Your schooling has done much to prepare you, but the solutions to many everyday problems are never found in text books. You must solve these by experience and by thinking for yourselfg by weighing good against badg by eliminating the culls and choosing the best. In almost every case there is some key, some sign to point the way. Take sheet metal and sheet metal products for instance. On the surface these products may all seem to be of equal worth. But the metal that's underneath means the difference between a long, satisfactory service life and one that is short-lived and costly. The chemist and metallurgist can analyze and test, but time and service are the great testers of quality. Armco helps you solve this problem of choice by supplying its manu- facturing customers with labels showing the familiar triangle trade- mark. These are placed only on products made of special Armco metals -metals that have been proved by time and service. So, in the years to come, when you buy sheet metal products or equip- ment, remember to look for the Armco triangle. THE AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY L1431 'he white Gllnef lqamhnrger Svgatrm TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 1115 Central Ave. 1953 Central Ave. PICNIC SUPPLIES Chili, Baked Beans and Malted Milk In Furnished Containers to Take Out SANDWICHES Hamburger Hot Dog Cheese Fish Ham Egg Buy 'Em by the Sack The Best of Service and Quality N EIGHBOUR'S Mens Slzop SPECIAL COURTESY To Graduates 1096 DiSc0unt On Your Graduation Suit Bailey-Howell CLEANERS Middletown Federal Savings and loan Association 1000 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OMIO A11 accounts insured up to ssooo by the Federal Savings and Loan Insur- ance Corporation of Washington, D. C. JANUARY 1, 1938 Assets ........ S4,344,603.20 Reserves ...... 882,820.85 FRANK A. JONES, Secretary F. W. BECKER, Treasurer f144fI Chautauqua Swimming Pool f 4 DECORATION DAY TO LABOR DAY 12506315 V s A LJ' ,F ..:w. , I l 4. ii ,ff WMM M. 'Y f' f . ff, 111,111 1 Meet Your Friends at this Popular Summer Playground Roller Skating - Tennis - ShuEleboard Boating - Picnics - Programs - Canoeing 1870 Central Avenue A Phone 205 Pure Oil Products Tiolene Motor Oil Kendall, the 2000 Mile Oil DAYTON THOROBRED TIRES Fully Guaranteed For One Year Against All Road Hazards Delco, Remy and Auto Lite Ignition Parts Delco Batteries - Battery Recharging 51451 Mill Established 1865 The Harding-Innes Paper Co. 1 Excello, Ohio MANUFACTURERS or 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 Baked By the Richmond Baking Co. A Richmond, Indiana USO Differenti' Lamhesis Bros. BUNDY BLOCK We Solicit Your Patronage The W. T. Harrison Insurance Agency, lnc All Kinds of INSURANCE PHONE 202 25 North Main Street f1461 ACSFEEEEHE - M O VIN G - A'Z'Ei'i?0EHE The Hauselman Transportation Co. FIREPROOF STORAGE-PRIVATE ROOMS Expert Packing and Crating Exclusive Local Agents Phone 3100 110 S. Verity Parkway 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 Compliments of The Massasoit Chemical Go. CINCINNATI, OHIO L1473 COMPLIMENTS OF Pratt's Market 542 CRAWFORD I I. W. Holman 8. Company WHOLESALE ELECTRICAL AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES Lighting Equipment and Fireplace F itments Tile Work 1626 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO PHONE 2661 Miss McElwain: Being a dancing teacher has its drawbacks. Miss Maier: How so? Miss McElwain: Last week I put on my winter woolens, and naturally I began to itch and wiggle. Now the whole school is trying to do the new dance. I C O Bob Gade: Why does so small a cavity feel so large to the tongue, Doctor? Dentist: Just the natural tendency of the tongue to exaggerate, I suppose. o o o Annalou Banker: My dear, this afternoon I tried one of those lovely newfangled mud packs. By the way, what do you think of mud as a beautifler? Betty Pardonner: Well, it hasn't done much for the turtle. I I I B. Jones: I have a cold or something in my head. Coach Greene: A cold, undoubtedly. O O O Mr. Evans: Sure I had a deficit last year. But tell me, just what do you understand by the word deficit ? Mr. Neel: It's what you've got when you haven't as much as you had when you had nothin'! Compliments of Wm. Sebalcl Realty Co. I1148j COMPLIMENTS OF The Middletown Bankers Association The First-American Bank 8z Trust Co. The Oglesby-Barnitz Bank 82: Trust Co. For Your 1 6raduaHon We Suggest E WATCHES 5 RINGS 1 f PEARLS LOCKETS 1 DRESS i SETS J Charmingly Di ferent MARIE'S Beauty Service MARIE DONISI BILLFOLD SETS SWANK Contoure Specialist SETS from 2200 Central Avenue PHONE 1638 Tl'lRUSI'IER'S MiddIetown's Largest jewelry Store 1313 - 1320 Central Avenue lf149j STHEIFTHAU BRUS. 1728 CENTRAL AVENUE Radios Refrigerators Maytag Washers Sporting Goods Hardware Motorcycles Bicycles SUCCESS Success in life does not consist in the solution of one major problem-but rather a series of major problems. Before a man or woman can be an all- round success, they must be a success in their business, in their homes, in their communities-and in their finances. To these great major problems, you must devote all your life to enjoy the well- rounded success to which you aspire. O I O E. A. BADGER. General Agent The Ohio National Life Ins. Company 701 First-American Bank Bldg. PHONE 222 WHY Sometimes in school I sit and think More often I just sit And wonder why the bell don't ring And why my shoes don't fit. Any why my chemistry won't sink in And why my theme was bad When in the last Reader's Digest It was the best they had. And why the teachers don't like gum And why my pen is dry, And why when a nice boy speaks to me I act so dumb and shy. And why my nails are short and scrubby And why I failed the test, And why of all the papers written That girlie had to be the best. And why my Mother was so mad Her face turned awful pink When I set the hot iron down And cracked our porcelain sink. Why I'm not short like Janet Gaynor Instead I simply tower. And why I don't have dimples cute And why I can't have Tyrone Power. And when my mind is far away And fancy's path does tread Why, when my teacher calls on me Can't I remember what he said? Why don't somebody tell me these things- I'm old enough to know? Beal-cps Dair HIGH QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS It Pleases Us To Please You 1 106 Second Avenue PHONE 2168 lf150fI NAME Dorothy 7 Adrion .............. Leroy Alfrey ........................ Charles Richard Beacom ,...,. Francis Beedle ..,...,........,... Harold Bennett ..............., Mildred Booker ...., Fred Bowman ,...., Naomi Braun ,........... Hugh Brelsfoard ...... Betty Brown ........... Frank Brumley ,...,...,.,.....,,. William Burton .,.,.,........,......, Jean fOsborneJ Campbell .... John Carmody .,,.............,...,. Marianna fEagleJ Clark ...... Ed Cogan ..,..,,...,...,,,,......... Dorothy Crauder ...............,,. William Cretors .,.....,......,..... Nella fMorrisonJ Culbertson Myra J. Cunningham ...,......., Lafayette Curtis ......,. Paul Davis ...........,, William Drake ......, Margaret Eagle .,... Richard Fink ....., Ed Geran ......... Ralph Gilbert ..,.,. Frank Gray ........,..., Wilbur Gregory ..... Webster Griest .....,, Virgil Gullette ..,.... Th GARDNER-RIEHARDSON COMPANY MIDDLETOWN, OHIO The Gardner-Richardson Company's Roster of Middletown High School Graduates February 15, 1938 YEAR .UH 1931 .AN 1936 .HH 1928 .HH 1934 .HN 1913 .UN 1929 .UU 1934 .HH 1936 .HH 1911 .AH 1933 .HH 1923 .HA 1930 ..,.. 1932 1932 1928 1934 ..... 1930 . ,.... ..... 1 935 1929 1932 .HH 1925 .HH 1924 .HA 1930 .HH 1932 .HH 1933 .HH 1918 .UH 1935 .HH 1931 .HH 1934 .HH 1922 .HH 1936 Harry Hadley .....,,..,.....,..... ...,. 1 922 Fenton J, Hall ,.......,,..,.,,...... ..,.. 1 926 Helen fBrosiusJ Hamilton .....,, ,.... 1 931 Herbert F. Harris ,....,.,...,.,.. ...., 1 929 George E. Harvey .....,,.,..., ..... 1 925 John C. Herr ............ ,..,. 1 923 NAME Calvin Lloyd ...,.. Floyd Lockard .....,.. Clarence Long .....,,.... Dorothy McCabe ...,.,...... Wilbur L. McIntosh ...... James Miller ...,........... Norman Mohn .,......,, Arthur Moon .,.,...., Thomas Mulligan ...,... August H. Oglesby ..... Katherine Osborne ..... Nate Otterbein ......., Clyde Peck ,.......... Marie Puthoff' ....... Ed Quinn .........,,.,,,.,.., Helen Radabaugh .....,....... Fred' M. Ridge ..............,..... Harlen Romans ..,... ,,.,...... . .,.,.. ...... . Ida Mae fBrooksJ Round ...,.,. . ,.... Warren C. Rupp ,.................. Vance Russelo ,... .........,... Lysle Savage ...............,,. Lloyd Schlotterbeck ...... Ruth Schneider ..,,.,..... Jerold Schuyler ......,. Harold Sebald ..,.... Virginia Shartle ...... Nina M. Sheley .,.,..., Jack Smith, Jr. ......,... . Nancy Jan-e Smith ..... Christy Snyder .....,.. Ida Snyder ...,........,, Ohmer E. Stewart ..... James Stiles ,...,.... Lee Strickler ......,.. William Tickel ..... Earle Turvey .... YEAR 1930 1921 1923 1935 1931 1935 1929 1928 1923 1926 1935 1932 1929 1936 1933 1936 1935 1932 1928 1928 1936 1928 1937 1931 1923 1917 1935 1916 1918 1933 1929 1929 1917 1923 1922 1926 1930 Charles Howell .......,..... ..... 1 934 Lenore Upton ....... 1936 Delpha Howland ........,,.... ...,, 1 929 Esther Veidt ..,...... 1934 Lillian fBeierl Huber ...,... .,.,. 1 929 Harold Voorhis ...............,.... .....,. 1 923 Wilbur Huffman ..........,... .,,.. 1 922 Orville B. Walker ...,,,.............,.. ....... 1 922 Mary Kappel ...,......,..,.,. ..... 1 930 Dorothy fLamsonD Weidle 1933 Mark Kelly ,.,..,.....,....,...,.... ..... 1 929 Russell Weidle ..,. , .,................ ....... 1 933 Mark Kerschbaum ......,.....,... ,.... 1 931 Arta Lee Wells ..,...,..,....,..... ....... 1 933 Miriam fGerardJ Kincaid ....... ,,... 1 932 Vera Wills ..........,.....,... 1930 Mary Knepshield ......,....,...,.. ,.... 1 932 Victor Wilson ................... 1933 Ruth Louise Knepshiel-d ....., ..... 1 932 Bernice fKlingJ Wilson ...,.. ,... 1 932 Helen Kunz .........,..,......,..,.. ...,, 1 907 fl5lj COMPLIMENTS OF Mulloy's Market Groceries and Fresh Meats Fruits and Vegetables Self-Service with Service 14 North Main Street PHONES 29 - 2526 J .W. SINGER SHEET METAL WORKS 35 South Main Street PHONE 4-78 Sebald Grain and Coal Co. PHONE 109 Sehald Oil CO. Bill Viox: Did you say the man was shot in the woods, doctor? Doctor: No, I said he was shot in the lumbar region. o o o Miss Buschmeyer: Johnny, use the word paralysis in a sentence. Johnny Weber: Alice and I were in swim- mingg someone stole my trousers, so I had to borrow a paralysis. O O I Miss Clark: I can't learn the Big Apple. Jack Perry: Why not? Miss Clark: I don't know. Perhaps I'm too sound mentally. o o o Delman Whitt: Is Virginia your oldest sister? A Little Wood: Yep. Delman Whitt: And who comes after her? A Little Wood: You and two other guys. e o o Two fleas were talking in the zoo. 1'Join me in a game of golf, said one. Where? said the other. Over on the Lynx, said the first. 11521 Switch To Dodge : and Scwe Money I Courteous and Efficient Service E. S. WHORLEY 1619 CENTRAL AVENUE DODGE - PLYMOUTH - TRUCKS MIMEOGRAPHS TYPEWRITERS EQUIPMENT Compliments of SUPPLIES R ES TA U R A N T The Office Qutfitters MIDDLETOWN, OHIO COURTESY - SERVICE - QUALITY 1 K. LP' Q S. RIZZO 81 Sons Wholesale and Retail F RUITS AND VEGETABLES 1352 Central Avenue Phone 1626 For Swanky Pipes, Lighters and Compliment-9 Uf Cigarette Cases E L And the Freshest of Box Candies JEWELER 9 North Broad G0 T0 GALLAI-IER'S Broad and Central . . . O U I O 154 A Full Measure of Success and Happiness Is Our Wish For the Class of 1938 IDEAL X Beauty Salon X QQWXZ! -2 EFIQSNS-U E WIN sr PHONE 3591 The Crystal Tissue Company Middletown, Ohio COMPLIMENTS OF 27 TAXI Prompt Courteous Service ANY TIME - ANYWHERE f155fI THE DELICIA SWEETS EATS MIDDLETOWN'S POPULAR CONFECTIONERY Luscious Creamy Sandwiches Milk Shakes Plate Lunch 1019 Central Avenue PHUNE 562 Compliments of B. F. SAWYER X1 SUN REAL Esmwrn Dependable S 61'VfC6',, A Complete Service to You On Houses - Farms - Lots 1203 Central Avenue PHONES 326 - 3992W HAROLD W. GOETZ ARCHITECT CA TOM AND STEVE PARAMOUNT Shine Parlor HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Any Shoes Dyed l:156:I Then there's the one about the Scotchman who had all of his teeth pulled so that he would have some gum to chew. J. C. Glass: I can't understand why you stayed outside so long with such a wonderful dancer as Charlie. J. Thiel: He showed me some new steps, and we sat on them. O C O If you refuse me, he swore, I shall die. She refused him. Sixty years later he died. I O O COMPLIMENTS OF B. Jones: What kind of leather makes the best shoe? B. Kyle: I don't know, but banana skins make the best slippers. O O I Gough-Lamb Look, daddy, said a little six-year-old, I pulled this cornstalk right up all by myself. My, but you are strong! said his father. I guess I am, daddy. The whole world had hold of the other end of it. o o o First Angel: How'd you get here? Second Angel: Flu. BETTER PLUMBING BETTER SERVICE THE JGHN ARPP CCMPANY PHONE 84 'DNILLVEIH HEILLEIH 51571 Himes Dairy QUALITY SERVICE Phone 840 A. J. RYA WILSON BROS. MENQS FURNISHINGS Hats and Tailoring 1725 Central Avenue MIDDLETOWN, OHIO P. G. BANKER District Manager NEW' ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Boston, Mass. Oldest Chartered' Life Insurance Company in America-1835 301-302 First-American Bank Bldg. PHONE 379 BIOGRAPHY OF A JOKE 1. Sent to a boy's magazine by a reader. 2. Published in the boy's magazine. 3. Appears in a newspaper. 4. Bobs up in a radio program. 5. Gets a laugh in vaudeville. 6. Appears in an almanac. 7. After dinner speaker tells it. 8. Appears translated in foreign periodical. 9. Retranslated into English and published in some paper or magazine. 10. Copied and sent to a boy's magazine by a reader. 11. Published in the boy's magazine. 12. Read and copied by Optimist joke staff. 13. Sent to Optimist. 14. Published in the Optimist. The Spring has sprung The grass is riz I wonder Where the flowers is. The breeze is balmy And so am I. By the way Why don't pigs fly? O I O The reason the average girl would rather have beauty than brains is because men who can see, so greatly outnumber those who can think. l:158:I INLAND BOXES Build Good Will xxxi'- li It I ND W -5522! I INLAND CONTAINER CORPORATION MIDDLETOWN, OHIO I 4 E 0179 INDIANAPOLIS IND ik WAX PAPER ENVELOPES MIMEOGRAPH PAPER WRITING PAPER C. E. CCune TWINE PAPER BAGS PAPER TOWELS PACKARD 6 AND 8 PAPER BOXES TISSUE PAPER PONTIAC 6 AND 8 v v A S d S a S 'W an 'H Y' BUCKEYE PAPER As the 1933 Graduate CO. 1636 Central Avenue PHONE 324 W MIDDLETOWN, OHIO Philadelphia and Leibee PHQNE 331 PHONE 242 . Corner Girard and Verity Parkway THE BEST IN HOME-KILLED MEATS We Deliver THE MAYER MEAT CO. STORE 1031 Central Avenue Phones 2105 - 2106 PACKING HOUSE Michigan and Walnut Phone 1066 H601 TOM BAIRD INSURANCE Office 202 AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING b ' 'Phones ' RESIDENCE 1650 OFFICE 303 MAGAZINES NEWSPAPERS The F. H. McGraw Company Q Q Q Engineers and Constructors A D I X I E N EWS The First-American Bank and T T T DOWNTOWN TICKET AGENCY C. Sz L. E. Ticket Connections To Any Point In Ohio Trust Co. Building MIDDLETOWN, OHIO f16lj H: R V .nm VNS, 4 :G I E 1 If L Il. ,, .A 'E' If A y A N f Q .I ,A lil :mir E T, . N , XXX, .p p .giizggifxxjxfxw -- 1 'W X -- 1 i 'if HABTMAN TRUNKS LADIES' FITTED CASES TOOLED HAND BAGS POCKET AND BILL BOOKS BRIEF CASES MUSIC BAGS AND ROLLS Leather Store Compliments of Compliments of INTERSTATE L. G. KEN N ETT F CO. FRANKLIN, QHIQ f162j L PHYSICIANS Charles T. Atkinson, M. D. E. 0. Bauer, M. D. D. M. Blizzard, M. D. Fred Brosius, M. D. E. Norwood Clark, M. D. Martin Decker, M. D. Mildred White Gardiner, M. D. Mabel E. Gardner, M. D. David F. Gerber, M. D. H. Helfman, M. D. Ross Hill, M. D. Harold O. Lund, M. D. E. McCall Morris, M. D. R. M. Pierson, M. D. Walter A. Reese, M. D. Walter H. Roehll., M. D. Louis H. Skimming, 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. 51631 The Grist Realty Company C. G. CRIST, Secretary-Treasurer STANLEY A. CRIST, Salesman Invest Your Savings In.Ileal IEstate The Safest Investment Possible 404 First-American Bank Building I often sit and medit8 Upon the scurvy trick of f8 That keeps me still a celib8 Oh cruel f8. I want a 10der maid sed8 To love me and be my m8. My 42de is not so gr8 I cannot w8. Oh, f8, be 9! Be4 2 18. Relieve my awful single st8. And when I have this maid sed8 We'll oscu18. I I I Mrs. Maifett: I saw the sweetest little hat downtown today, dear. Mr. Maffett: Put it on and see how you look in it. O I I They had met be4 But what had she 2 care She loved him 10derly For he was a l,000,000aire. Jean Fanning: The man I marry must be as brave as a lion, but not forwardg PHONE 1615 handsome as Apollo, but not conceitedg wise as Solomon, but meek as a Iambg a man who is kind to every woman, but loves only me. Jack Wilmer: How lucky we met. fb S 5' 5' Q ffl Sf fb is ' 5 Q 4 A O ' V q If '0 N7 0: gf' ' N Y' ff Q Q A W 5' I S Q Sf .5 Q Q ef 2 in 2 A 7 fri sz: ' Q cv We 0, Q N 41 '-C' LJ 5 A as 'P 5 45 5 51641 BAUER Service Station 24 HOUR WRECKING SERVICE Call 482g Night 2173-R Tires - Batteries - Accessories BRAKE SERVICE Wheel Alignment - Auto Laundry Yankee Road and Michigan Avenue Stocks - Commodities - Bonds W. E. Hutton 8: Co. ESTABLISHED 1886 New York Cincinnati Middletown Dayton Lexington MEMBERS: New York and Cincinnati Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade And Other Exchanges Clothes Made To the Highest Standing At the Lowest Cost 526.50 and Up High School students should wear tailor ma-de clothes to look above the average. Selection of six thousand different patterns and samples for anything you desire to choose from. Convince yourself by coming in and inspecting them. FOR BETTER CLOTHES The Finest Designs and Brightest Colors Ever Shown Before See wma !'1X Z We Also Do Alterations of All Kinds A . r o S KYLE'S Boot Shop Distinctively Fine Footwear For the Occasion STRAND THEATRE BUILDING 1349 Central Avenue PHONE 1436 1:1651 For Energy and Steps So Airy Patronize Your Leading Dairy STOKES DAIRY COMPANY 4-02 Clark Street PHONE 3722 The Ralston Paint Store, Inc. PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES For Every Purpose ARTIST SUPPLIES 11 North Broad Street PHONE 136 Compliments of U N S ET Dry Cleaning Co. 2105 Woodlawn Avenue PHONE 116 Quality Cleaning At a Reasonable Price Miss Haueisen: Children, there will only be one-half day of school this morning. Joe Botos: Hurray, whoopee! Miss Haueisen: We will have the other half this afternoon. Mrs. Lawrence Clearning to drivejz But I don't know what to do! Mr. Lawrence: Just imagine I'm driving. Miss Easton: Name three collective nouns. Bill Jones: Fly paper, waste-basket, and vacuum cleaner. I O I All through the football game, Joe was rooting enthusiastically for Middletown. At the end of the third quarter, he turned to Harry and said, I believe I have lost my voicefl Harry replied, Don't worry, you will find it in my left ear. Mr. Kreider: Who spilled mustard on this waiile, dear? Mrs. Kreider: Oh! How could you? That is a lemon pie. I O O Dick Smith: Why do you cross your legs? John Harkrader: I got the idea from Burbank. Z fi I fifk I, f . ,. 1, .,..v .1.a.'m1, K 5,555 , A .V.,.... , , ' 'f' I ffr ' -L, Q ' ,, if mwiggweiieixiwi Q 2-,121 f'f:f. 21, 4-111: zwwzzzzza-. -2:1--. Ga' fi'-2'5uf,L-.-1 az. - .42-2.1.2, ietwag mama' lJm.:1:.111 Eva! 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Every 1938 style innova- tion is here . . . in these sheer, silky weaves . . . in Varsity-Town's Thin Trimv construction they give you style . . . they give you comfort! There's nothing Finer! THIRKIELD S' 11:33 -212 v-1111:-1: ..L:::' 1111415421: ts.- .gf - ., .,.. skew: 52551: 'gan' .. A-512112121 N65 .ma ,.- ,.- A ,1 LZ-221 : milf? ,mi f 2L211-1 fue-- -,rpm bfi? V W. nf' :1 4:1 Jirhtt'-?' 51671 l. I. HESS gl SUNS FOOD MARKET Quality Groceries and Meats FOR THE BEST See Hess and Pay Less Phone 598 We Deliver The Mokry 8 Tesmer Machine Co. ENGINEERING General Machine Work Blacksmithing and Welding 1811 Clayton Ave. Middletown, Ohio PHONE 917 SEARS HUEBUGK AND CUMPANY Middletown, Ohio HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL SPORTS EQUIPMENT Bicycle Supplies Fishing Tackle Tennis Golf Baseball Softball Guns Camping Supplies Outboard Motors Badminton Croquet f168fI DRINK A TOAST TO M. H. S. ' Make Mine a Milk Shake-One of COMPLIMENTS OF Johnson's Double-Thick De Luxe Q Insurance Agency Jghnsgn Drug CQ. 17 North Broad Street v v 1901 Central OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS Dora Dietz, D. 0. P. K. Jones, D. 0. C. A. Lynch, D. 0. A. 0. spihhoy, D. 0. v. C. Thompson, D. 0. 51691 Jackson Transfer and Storage Co. Jackson Coal Co. 1901 Manchester Avenue. PHONE 1207 Local Moving, Hauling and Storage Fireproof Storage With Private Steel Rooms Coal at Various Prices Are You F ussy About Your Foods? SO ARE WE Reiner's Market 1329 Central Avenue PHONE 2100 CONGRATULATIONS M. H. S. 1938', THE BOND FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishers 16 South Main Street FURNITURE RUGS - STOVES I haven't 'ad a bite for days, said the tramp to the lady of the George and the Dragon. Do you think you could spare me one? Certainly not, bellowed the landlady. Thank you, said the tramp and he slouched offg but in a few minutes he was back. 'fVVhat dyyer want now?,' asked the land- lady. , Could I have a few words with George? queried the tramp. I O C Kenny Longman was asked to paraphrase this sentence, 'tHe was bent on seeing her. He wrote, The sight of her doubled him up. I O O She: Since our engagement is broken off, I will return the comb and brush set that you gave me. He: Why? She: It will make parting easier. I O I Jean McIntyre: You think a girl should learn to love before twenty? Ellen Butts: Nope, too large an audience. O I O Bill Miller: Say, this darned car won't climb a hillg you said it was a fine machine. Dealer: I said, On the level it's a good car. I:170:l Compliments of The Wrenn Paper Company MIDDLETOWN, OHIO STICK T0 BRICK E. L. F RISCH Brick Contractor PHONE 2324-W Residence 231 Yankee Road WITH BEST WISHES From Drayer Plumbing Co. HARRY K. MOORE, Manager 51711 KONE KAVERN For Those Delicious Malted Milks and Taste Tested Sandwiches First and Moore At Central Stylish CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS For Young Men Who Want To Be In Style UNITED CLUTHIERS 1234- Central Avenue Next to Electric Shop Compliments of The nited Welding Co. Middletown, Ohio STEEL PLATE AND SHEET FABRICATORS Bill Renner: It's raining cats and dogs outside. Allen L.: I know, I just stepped in a poodle. Barbara Hayes: This glue is awfully thick. Rod DuChemin: That's your story, and you're stuck with it. Harold: I wear the trousers in my home. Everett: Yes, but right after supper, I notice you wear.an, apron, over them. Herman Hoskins: We played a game at home that began with a bird. Charles Barton: A bird! what was it? Herman Hoskins: Pigeon horseshoes. Bob Jones: Have you another razor, barber? Barber: Yes, why? Bob Jones: I want to defend myself. C I I Conductor thelping stout lady on carb: You should take yeast, mother, it would help you to rise better. Stout Lady: Take some yourself, lad, and then you would be better bred. 51721 Congratulations WITH A LIFE FULL OF HAPPINESS AND HIGH SUCCESS S OUR SINCERE TRIBUTE TO ALL IN THE CLASS CDF 1938 FROM THE ENTIRE STAF of the PARAMOUNT GORDON STRAND SORG Lewis Flower Garden 1368 CENTRAL AVENUE Flowers For WEDDINGS - FUNERALS TABLE DECORATIONS CORSAGES WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS Phone 585 Residence 1609-M Middletown, Ohio IJENNY LUMBER C . Lumber and Mill Work Furnaces and Furnace Repair R00 FIN G First Avenue at Grimes PHONE 94 Y71e Khfd 11111 Where Every Meal Is a Pleasant Memory Qi? Route 73 PHONE 3560 MIDDLETOWN, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF Service Taxi Co. Phone 77 TAXI All Passengers Insured I:1'74:I John: When I arrived in America I didn't have a single cent in my pocket. In fact, I didn't have any pockets. Tom: How on earth did that happen? John: I was born here. Sue C.: What happened when your father told your fiance he ought to put something aside for a rainy day? Alene M.: A little later dad missed his umbrella, boots, and raincoat. At the end of a half hour's talk on Grammar, Miss Eldridge proceeded to drive home her points with an oral quiz. t'Now, George, she said, I want you to give me an example of a double negative. George was immersed in deep thought for some time. Finally he said, I don't know none. Miss Eldridge: Very good. That is correct. Note from teacher on Betty's report card: Good worker, but talks too much. Note from father over signature on back of card: Come up some time and meet her mother. FLAC!-I BROS. Grocery Co. Distributors of LAKESIDE GOLD COAST SUNSHINE and YOUR BRAND QUALITY CANNED FOODS Second and Vine Street CINCINNATI, OHIO CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE STUDENTS OF MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL ooooeooooFR0M000000 ' INGOT IRON RAILWAY PRODUCTS COMPANY THE DRAINAGE -ENGINEERING COMPANY 51751 I Spencefs Middletown's Oldest Credit Jewelers WATCHES DIAMONDS CLOCKS RADIOS SILVERWARE All Nationally Advertised Makes Visit Our Gift Department GIFTS FOR ALL A Full Line of Fostoria Glassware Spencer Jewelry Co. 104.7 Central Avenue Blue White Perfect Diamonds ELECTROLUX No moving parts. , No belts or pulleys. No greasing' or oiling. l E KY No noise or vibration. Nothing to wear out. H-1 Won't cut in on your Hal l radio. Not an on-andeoff proposition. all 'SMT 11 Operates For Less Than 2c a Day Vradelis Bros. lnc. 29 South Broad Phone 1213 Midd1etown's Largest Electrolux Dealer KService With a Smilev Phone 61 City Cab Co. All New Up-To-Date Cabs Radio Equipped H K l 35 North Broad Street MIDDLETOWN, OHIO JOE ANDERSON, Proprietor WHAT EDUCATION IS TO SUCCESS MILK IS TO PERFECT HEALTH DRINK AVALON MILK DAILY THE AVALON DAIRY CO. Compliments of The Fairbanks Fiber Box Co. Come on, boys, let's win our 1938 football and basketball games. You won't miss if you use the same power and speed that goes with BLUE SUNOCO GAS AND OIL A A FAY SERVICE STATIONS CHARLES R. FAY, Proprietor Central and Sutphin First and Canal MIDDLETOWN, OHIO When You Want the Best In Sandwiches, Soups and Chili STOP AT SMITTIE'S TRY OUR NOON DINNERS Everything Home Cooked Best In Cofee Home Made Pies-All Kinds Smittie's Sandwich Shop 1751 Central Phone 34-16 Open Daily, 5:30 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. Except Sundays and Legal Holidays f177j CHANGE TO EARLY'S Magnus FUR For the personal attention and skilled craftsmanship Which Weil dressed people receive from Quick Cleaners PHONE 115 JUST PHONE 350 12 North Main Street E. E. SHOCKEY, Manage CoMPL1MENTs OF DIIANII CABINET DIVISION THE PHILIP CAREY Co. MIDDLETOWN, oHIo f178J YOU'LL FIND The Ri ht Hat at the CLARADO Hat Shoppe 1219 Central Avenue A A MiddletoWn's Leading Millinery Store Dale: Who is really the boss in your house? Doc: Well, of course, Wifie assumes com- mand of the children, the servants, the dog, the cat, and the canary, but I can talk pretty much as I please to the goldfish. Mr. Schulz: Lot was warned to take his wife and daughter and Hee out of the city. Lot and his wife and daughter got safely away. Jack Barr: What happened to the fiea, sir? Florence Freeze: Are you the game war- den? Game Warden: Yes, ma'am. Florence: Well, I am so thankful I have the right person at last! Would you mind suggesting some games suitable for a chil- dren's party? I I C Miss Haueisen: When you sleep your noble brow reminds me of a story. B. Sennet: What story, Sleeping Beauty ? Miss Haueisen: No, Sleepy Hollow . Betty Bowman: Do you see that young man over there next to the Hivver with the golf pants on? Patty Lickert: I see the fellow O. K., but where is the Hivver with the golf pants on? NASH LAFAYETTE 'SN u CENTRAL GARAGE USED CARS REPAIRING 1943 Central Avenue PHONE 2991 Compliments of Thomas D. McLaughlin and Associates If179j New Fisheries Ce. Cincinnati, Ohio Fresh Fish, Oysters and Sea Foods They Cou1dn't Be Better If You Caught Them Yourself MOORMAN Sand and Gravel Co. Ready Mix Concrete HAULING - EXCAVATING West Columbia Avenue PHONE 506 Phyllis Stanton: What do they mean by Hbeastly weather ? Hazel Stephenson: When it's raining cats and dogs. o o o Arden Swope: Were your folks surprised when you graduated from high school? Bob Boyd: No, they have been expecting it for several years. O I I Delman Whitt: Time me around the track, Coach? Coach: Sure. Wait till I get my calendar. I O O Mr. McCand1ish: Name a liquid that won't freeze. Jim Brate: Hot water. O O O Jr. Peters: I don't see how that referee keeps so cool. Rod Du Chemin: That's easy. Look at all the fans around him. o o o Larry Booher: What is that bump on your head? Bob Tate: Oh, that is where a thought struck me. o o o Miss Eldridge: Where is the Red Sea? Jack Wilmer: The third mark down on my report card. B ROA DWAY Flower Shoppe v.ssuvxv.u-ssvugssyv FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Floral Designs A Specialty Qrsxsxvuvuv-uv-ruin. 48 South Broad PHONE 3570 JOHN F. MILLER AND SON I:180j YOUR LESSONS WERE WRITTEN ON PAPER YOUR TEXT BOOKS PRINTED ON PAPER YOUR DIPLOMA IS OF PAPER YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADUATION WAS ON PAPER YOUR CHERISHED SCHOOL MEMORIES PRESERVED ON PAPER IN THIS, YOUR OPTIMIST PAPER IS MADE ON MACHINES THOSE MACHINES ARE BUILT BY SHARTLE WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE HAD A PART IN YOUR EDUCATION THUS FAR MAY YOU THINK OF US AS YOU GO ON hartle Bros. Machine Co. MIDDLETOWN, OHIO I:1811 D. W. 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BURG DeSoto and Plymouth 1921 CENTRAL AVENUE PHONE 201 f182j ital Asset To Your Education N these days of rapidly changing conditions, with wars being fought and emergency laws and regulations being enacted almost daily, new records going up on athletic Fields . . . strikes, tragedies, accidents, discoveries . . . to know these things you must have your daily newspaper. The Journal with two wire press reports, special writers, its own large editorial force, assures you all the news. Its advertising columns tell you what is new and right and points the way to smart shopping. O j The Journal 0 Sincerely Congratulates ' the Class of 1938 I Mr. Anness: I hear my son made a 98- yard run in the big game. Coach Lingrel: That's true, but did he tell you he didn't catch the man ahead of him? I I C B. Burk: How are you doing in school? P. Shartle: Oh, I'm as famous as Napoleon. B. Burk: How's that? ' P. Shartle: I went down in history. o o o Dick Newlin: I dropped solid geometry. C. Barton: Make much noise? Don James: Say, if you don't keep quiet, you'll drive me out of my mind. James Trimble: That wouldn't be a driveg that'd be a putt. C I O D. Whitt: I've got you at last! Move if you dare, move! It's taken me many years to get you where I want you, but at last I have succeeded. Now I dare you to move! J. Hasselbach: Yep, I guess you're right. You win. But it's the first game of checkers you ever won from me. o o o J. Murbach: You have a good head for geometry. Don Dotson: Why? J. Murbach: It's both plane and solid. ELITE Confectionery 2:fi1YoUR FRIENDS At Our Soda Fountain 1236 Central Avenue I183j NICOLAl'S Hearth-Baked Pretzels AND Delicious Potato Chips We Serve Them In Our School Made by CINCINNATI PRETZEL CO. 642 Sedam Street Cincinnati, Ohio PHONES WABASH 0263 - 0078 The Middletown Lumber Company DEALERS IN Johns-Manville Asphalt and Asbestos Roofing Investigate Our Convenient Payment Plan On Roofing and Remodeling A Middletown Industry QUALITY FAMILY LAUNIJRY DRY CLEANING All Laundry Service Excellent Dry Cleaning Permanent Moth Proofing 1801 Logan Avenue PHONE 309 A traveler informed a Pullman agent that he wanted a Pullman berth. Upper or lowerf asked the agent. What's the differ- ence?', he asked. A difference of fifty cents, replied the agent. The lower is higher than the upper. The higher price is for the lower. If you want it lower you'll have to go higher. We sell the upper lower than the lower. In other words, the higher the lower. Most people don't like the upper, although it is lower on account of its being higher. When you occupy an upper you have to get up to go to bed and get down to get up. You can have the lower if you pay higher. The upper is lower than the lower because it is higher. If you are willing to go higher it will be lower. But the poor man had fainted. o o o Venus Maupin: Are you the barber who cut my hair the last time? Barber: I don't believe so. I've only been here for six months. Doctor: Why did you take that poison? Didn't it say poison on the bottle? Bud Eaton: Yeah, but I didn't believe it. Doctor: Why not? B. Eaton: 'Cause right under that sign it said, Lye,'. lf184fl Portraits of . Distinction THE TOBIAS STUDIO A A Official Photogr ph . for the Optim t 51851 TION HONE 134- uf- 59- :5 U sei Te CB Q5-:S .15 Ld Og .522 ma: 5 Z es Q:j u. E- 2 2 Compliments of C. N. Stemper Co. Manufacturers' Distributors High Grade Food Products 999 East First Street DAYTON, OHIO If It Is Anything In the Line of BAKERY GOODS the Problem Is Easy Sulfstecfs Is the Solution PHONE 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Our Trucks To All Parts of the City Coach Ellison: And remember that foot- ball develops individuality, initiative, and leadership. Now get in there and do as I tell you. 0 O 0 Definitions: Banana peel-food article that brings the weight down. Diplomat-man who remembers a lady's birthday, but not her age. Etc.-sign used to make other people think you know more than you do. OPEN LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE Dear Mr. Wallace: There's a crop That's getting pretty thin on top. Already there is none to spare, sir, And every year it's getting scarcer. I've tried intensive cultivation And never stinted irrigation. Your ire is certain of explosion When you behold this wide erosion. There never was such anywhere As on my scalp where once grew hair. Have pity on each shining poll, Please, Mr. Wallace, take control. -Signed fMr. Millerj. l186l Start Sewing Money -Pay Rent To Yourself Money paid for rent is Gone With the Wind. Hundreds of value- Wise men and Women are learning this each day-and building their own STEELOX homes. STEELOX homes are as modern as tomorrow, architecturally designed to meet every taste--every pocketbook. Cooler in sum- mer, warmer in winter, they are as livable as they are inexpensive and attractive. Approved by F. H. A. Loans. Build one today-youill be glad you did tomorrow. You'll Be Proud To Own a Modern Steelox Home STEEL BUILDINGS, Inc. Crelno Avenue PHONE 3550 Middletown, Ohio E. K. Sparrow 99 l:Fll0I.11STC..'.. Quality - Value - Service 710 Sixth Avenue PHONE 1748 WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS FOR THE SMILE OF CONTENTMENT Patronize if ILE RESTAURANT 1912 Tytus Avenue PHONE 541 f187:I PARKE'S ORANGE PEKOE TEA BALLS Individual Service Every Cup a Treat COFFEES TEAS SPICES Canned Foods Flavoring Extracts PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH C. E. Greathouse Kc Sons Good Clothing Since 1885 NOTTINGHAM SUITS Especially For Young Men ARROW SHIRTS DOBBS HATS SMITH SMART SHOES 1' ff PIPE MIXTURE WHEN A FELLER NEEDS A FRIEND Broadway Grill Good Food Everything To Eat Popular Prices 20 South Broad Street PHONE 3164 f188j Your Twentyjijqfh Anniversar and are we proud! With this issue of the Middletown High School OPTIMIST we celebrate its 25th anniversary, and we are happy to have had the privilege of printing this publication since its inception in 1913. As we look back over all these years, and see the wonderful progress each issue has made, both in Typography and Art, we are proud to have cond tributed our part in its successful development. In this issue, as in former issues, the Art Preserva- tive is fully demonstrated, and it must mean much to each year's Staff and their able adviser, Miss Veda McCray, to make the succeeding issue an outstanding factor in High School publications. The NAEGELE -AUER Printing Company l:189j Compliments of S. Bhalmer Tnman D. CQ CHIROPRACTOR First-American Bank Building Room 306 Phone 227 W. S. Clevenger SHEET METAL WORK Air Conditioning ROOFING - FURNACES 1703 Woodlawn Avenue PHONE 448 ARTWIL Dress Shop c4Where Smart Women Practice T hriftv USE OUR LAYAWAY PLAN Compliments of MASON'S Service Station Crawford and Woodlawn SHELLUBRICATION QSUPER SHELLQ GASOLINE If190j DO INITIALS MEAN ANYTHING, OR DO THEY? Louise Alta Booth-LAB-why doesn't she take Chemistry? Mary Annalou Banker-MAB-queen of fairies, some stuff. Mary Delp-MD-our doctor. Glow Dennis-GD-after all, this is the Optimist. Andy Domanick-AD-after death, did he die? Don Davis-DD-Doctor of Divinityg isn't he divine! sigh, sigh. Blondina Ellison-BE-to be or not to be Du Chemin. Lois Ellen Gray-LEG-well, we all have to walk. Allen Lemkuhl-AL-nickname for the first one, understand? Paul Shartle-PS-postscript to Char- lotte. John Arnold Wilnier-JAW-and can he talk! Louis A. Waldner-LAW-does he observe it in that car? O I O Mr. Draut: Give the formula for water. G. Timmons: H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O. Mr. Draut: That is absolutely wrong. G. Timmons: Well, yesterday you told me the formula for water has H to O . Jewel Beauty hop N Nr P5 9? sm f Mwfij f 9 TAS 0 x 'f's W ' 2 aa 919- J 37 4 S rf Complete Beauty Service Frederics and Eugene Permanents ADALIENE MEIKEL WARNER 312 Castell Building PHONE 965 C L E A N -A L L DRY CLEANING THREE HOUR SERVICE LAUNDRY 15 NORTH BROAD STREET TELEPHONE 279 E. TYLER SHOUGH 51911 I ICE CREAM CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS! 412 CLARK STREET Seidensticker's BENRUS WATCHES M BELT BUCKLE fldeal Graduation Giftb Special Reduction To High School Students VANITY SETS Ladies' Yellow Gold Crosses BRACELETS NEW MANAGEMENT-HARRY CASTLE M. Banker: I call my pet pig Ink , B. Hayes: Ink ? Why he isn't black. M. Banker: No, but he keeps running out of the pen. C I I Frances Smith fsingingb: I wish I were in Dixie- Jeanne Weber: I have no objections. I O O Clerk in Bookstore: This book will do half of your work for you. Bob Schlayer: Fine! I'll take two. TRIOUXLY EXCRIOUXCIATING There was a young' man of Sioux City Wioux wiouxed a fair maiden named Kitty. But she said, Yioux'll not do, For yioux're not in 'Whioux's Whioux'. Concliouxding this brief but trioux ditty. Mr. Draut: When water becomes ice, what change occurs? Don Davis: A change in price. Bill Channon: We got a goat at home without a nose. Helen Patterson: How does he smell? Bill Channon: Awful. f192j We Congratulate You ....Classoi'38.... o AND MAY THE YEARS AHEAD BE FILLED WITH THE BEST FOR EVERY- ONE IN YOUR CHOSEN CAREER o Middletown's Home Owned Department Store is ready to serve you always . . . with the newest in apparel at the Lowest Possible Prices. f193fI Rathman-Lewis Compliments of . The ' 1051 Central A Sorg Paper Co. PHONE 69 L t C t P E y D y STUDENTS Compliments of of MIDDLETOWN Martin L. Bauer CONSTRUCTION CO. 1909 Manchester Ave PHONE 579 HIGH SCHOOL Meet Your Friends and Continue Your Fellowship With Them Th ough the Years MIIJDLETUWN Y. M. C. A f194fI IlYllYlER'S' Compliments of L. A. Griest N C. iIF?'3,E4?NO: PRES Fresh and Smoked Meats 1004 CENTRAL AVE. GROCERIES Q Q ccshe Walfis. Beauty!! 1514 Fairmount Avenue oo- PHONEIN BETTER REF RI GERATI ON ,f Yyrr ,, AN F 0 Q Q 0 In .Vb .A g l if A I W'ITH THE AIR-CONDITIONED 3 - W l l' f l gg my C 0 0 L E R AT 0 R if You owe it to yourself to see this new type air- ll V1,,A: , , conditioned refrigerator which does more than just R N 2 5 keep foods cold. It provides proper moisture to 1 prevent their rapid drying out ..... and clean T'l 'l washed vitalized air to guard against the exchanging IC E C U B E S of food flavors. This is complete food protection IN 5 not available in any other type of refrigeration. M I N U T E S Middletown Ice Sr Coal Co. Phone 264 605 Curtis Street 51951 Washed Sand and Gravel EXCAVATING Ready Mixed Concrete The Middletown Sand and Gravel Company PHONE 3320 'cln Business For Your Health R . H . S L A C K Plumbing Shop JACK W. MEEKER, Manager PLUMBING AND HEATING Automatic Hot Water Heaters and Softeners Estimates Cheerfully Given 21 North Broad Street PHONE 1673 and 960-J W iffy It Wouldn't Be Much Fun Running The JUG If it wasn't for all those high school boys and girls who have such a good time eating here. Boydvs Grocery - Delicatessen FISH : oYsTERs . . Phone 2018 21 S. Broad Street DELIVERY SERVICE f196j C. T. Bartholomai D. D. S. DEN TI STS D C. G. Barton, D. . S. H. T. Derivan, D. D. S. H. H. Douglas, D. D. S. E. J. Harkrader, D. D. S. W. B. Ligett, D. D. S. S. F. Maurer, D. D. S. The Store For the Thrifty COMPLIMENTS OF ALBAUGH Furniture Co. 1834-36 CENTRAL AVENUE FURNITURE And GENERAL AUCTIONEERS PHONE 12 PHONE 872 Fenzel - McDonough Established 1 880 Watches Clocks Diamonds and Fine Jewelry Sterling Silver Featuring Hamilton, Longine, Omega, Gruen, Elgin and Bulova Watches 20 North Main Street 1:1971 -Hin West Middletown Coal and Feed Co. STRODTBECK BROS. We Are Not Members of the Middletown Coal Dealers' Association PHONE 393 Compliments of S. S. Kresge Co. 1110 CENTRAL AVENUE R. E. DINAN, Manager A Customer Always Wants Standard Brands of Merchandise When Making a Purchase Our Stock Consists of CLOTHCRAFT CLOTHES FIFTH AVENUE HATS JAYSON SHIRTS COOPERS UNDERWEAR K L E I N ' S 1036 Central Avenue X ibut ii J SHOE T5 C. T. Dagenbach 1759 CENTRAL AVENUE Phone 126-W STAR BRAND SHOES 11981 THE ONLY BUSINESS COLLEGE IN BUTLER COUNTY Offering College-Gracie Commercial Courses Taught by College Trained, EXPERIENCED Instructors HAMILTON BUSINESS COLLEGE ATTEND THE SCHOOL THAT FILLS THE BETTER POSITIONS The Fay Drug Co. 1024 CENTRAL AVENUE I O I Complete Drug and Prescription Service SODA FOUNTAIN AND LUNCHEONETTE O O O AIR CONDITIONED 51991 N.NvO wx ?5i25a2'3 1-- 115531525-E4a:252T5E22eS5E22s2s22is2s5z22i1:fT j'1:5ga52sEe2:-:l1:-A...Q fisg.:1g4i:q2::- 1Ei5 '--'E:5gs52gs':.:1:2:1,.5-22222ei252Zgs5552553521ga:2zesE2Ea3s2i5sieg.51 -'-' V' ' ' Z:: iffz ' ' I il l ig . , Mer. , ,Mw - Yq ,X -wx Q w fg,,,,,,.w-vc-v 'S t RN WNW . 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Our Policy SERVICE, SAFETY AND COURTESY 'tBilly, said his father sternly, I want you to learn better table manners. You're a regular pig at the table. I suppose you know what a pig is? Billy meekly replied, Yes, sir, it's a hog's little boy. I O O Now you must be very careful how you answer, said the lawyer, and not say anything that is not strictly true. You drive a delivery wagon, don't you? No, sir. But I thought you did. What do you do for a living then? I drive the hoss what pulls the delivery wagon, sir. o o o Mr. Schulz: So Bob Tate is famous for his after-dinner speaking? Larry Booher: I'll say. He always man- ages to be speaking on the telephone when the waiter presents the dinner check. I I O Doctor: Did you give Harkrader the fig: I ordered? Nurse: Yes, doctor, but he keeps begging me for dates. o o o Potash Pudd was recently promoted in a doughnut bakery. He is now in charge of the Hole Works. f202fI TOM'S Frank'S Place Glass ancl Paint Sho p A A , GOOD FOOD Complete Lune of ICE CREAM PAINTS AND GLASS CANDY TOBACCO SAFETY GLASS CIGARETTES SOFT DRINKS 1913 Central Avenue Phone 1960 OPTOMETRISTS HARRY BRAKEMAN 1317 Central Avenue Phone 1038 FRANK HOLLOWAY 1906 Tytus Avenue Phone 274- C. E. JURGENSEN 28 South Main Street Phone 1904 C. C. MARLETT Schomer Building Phone 138 52031 Compliments of The Castell Drug 1126 Central Avenue evo Quality Drugs Sensible Dignified Credit To All The Empire Credit CLOTHING READY-To-WEAR 1008-1010 Central Avenue The Store of Golden Rule Service Young people who are interested in securing office employment with future opportunities are invited to send for our catalog. Intensive college-grade training leads to Secretarial, Accounting and General Office positions. Free Employment Assistance to Graduates Miami-Jacobs College Second and Ludlow Streets DAYTON, OHIO Harry Walburg Au Kinds of ENSURANCE PHONE 213 Room 602 First-American Bank Building f2o4J ON HAMI Hamilton Watch is the official watch for Eastern Air Lines on all flights. Hamilton is known as the time- piece of transportation because not only the railroads but now the LTON TIME leading airlines, too, depend upon its famous accuracy and depend- ability. We have a wide selection of Hamilton 17-iewel move- ments starting at 537.50 and up. ' . ---- f'a:ew5':szLfEa1ftinr:2r i a 1::':c'g-gc ,- ,551:4 F .: 't.: , .' ' -zifil'-EIR-f.-'Je Aff.-Vg ::.l-I If f- , 1rz.--figseehgy.-as-:rf,.,.f.,-gf AK-.n:?::.3,a-rr .' - .g::.a5.'.,:-,. 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HOUSH, Ieweler 1328 Central Ave. Phone 1112 THE ELITE ICE CREAM GUMPANY 'gif eb 3 , Abr. fdlfff' mf? 9 -?'?'1i':'f-'f3 'E -33- 'E' ' ICE CREAM AND 1cEs - ALL KINDS - THE VERY BEST IN THE CITY WHOLESALE 1804 and 1236 Central Ave PHONE 1810 and 516 Middletown, Ohio 52051 CONGRATULATIONS M. H. S. GRADUATES We Wish You Lots of Success and Happiness I L fe STATE AND FAMILY THEATRES GEORGE TURLUKIS Wholesalers In Candy SHOP WITH JOY At the J oy' Shop CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1938 0men's l P THE MIAMI SALES co. WC 'ms P P D 0a Hosiery Lingerie Millinery and Sportswear Ioy Fashion Corner 1101 Central Avenue L2o61 REMEMBER Wurlitzer As a Source of World Famous Instruments, Such As Excelsior, Wurlitzer, Accordiana and Hohner Accordions . . . Martin, Indiana, Kingston Band Instruments . . . Pedler, Buffet and Selmer Clarinets . . Haynes Flutes . . . Leedy Drums . . . Deagan Mallet Instru- ments . . . C. F. Martin, Epiphone, Bacon and National Guitars and Bacon Banjos. EXPERT REPAIRING Complete Line of Accessories 16 N. Main Street Middletown, Ohio ':World's Oldest and Largest Music House Joe Finkleman: Can you tell me how a pancake is like the sun? Art Linkins: Yes, because it rises in the yeast and sets behind the vest. Miss McCray: What's the difference be- tween a law and a potato? Bob Gade: Well, you can repeal a law, but you can't repeal a potato. o o o Mr. Winkelman: What kind of onions are these? Grocer: Spanish. Mr. Winkelman: Just what I thought. They're nearly all shooting. Louis Waldner: Darling, I could sit here and do nothing but look at you forever. M. C. Cusick: Yeah, that's what Iim be- ginning to think too. Adele Goldschmidt: Should I marry a man who lies to me? Mrs. Goldschmidt: Well, do you want to be an old maid? Beit is Bakery QUALITY BAKED Goons 38 South Broad Street PHONE 3038 Middletown's Oldest and Most Liberal Credit Store PEOPLES Clothing Company HIGH GRADE CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 1123 Central Avenue Middletown, Ohio 52071 Gillen-Crow PHARMACIES 1874 Central Avenue 2202 Central Avenue Yankee Road at Fourth Avenue Bob Jones: You know, darling, every time I see you my heart beats faster. I feel the urge to do bigger and better things. I feel so strc-ng and virile. Do you know what that means? Girl Friend: Sure, it means in about five minutes you and I are going to h.ave a wrestling match. O 0 O Drowning Man: Ub, blub, elp, lub, ub, links! Drowsy Bystander: You said a mouthful, brother. I O I The identity of the young lady is withheld, but the memory of her answer lingers on with Mr. McCandlish. One of the require- ments in the written quiz was, Define a bolt and nut, and explain the difference, if any. The girl wrote: A bolt is a thing like a stick of hard metal such as iron with a square bunch on one end and a lot of scratching wound around the other end. A nut is similar to the bolt only just the opposite, being a hole in a little chunk of iron sawed off short, with wrinkles around the inside of the hole. Wwwy Mtymxa Schrafienbergefs 1 : Flower Shop D PHONE 888 Ii 50 S. MAIN f2os1 Y x i X l X Compliments of Middletown Funeral Directors W. N. MCCOY J OS. R. BAKER S. J. SCHRAMM J. D. RIGGS Sz SON CRISTEE AND BAILEY HOWARD A. WILSON'S SONS 52091 The Store With the Hospitahle Atmosphere and the Cordial Welcome OU may be sure when you visit this store We Want you to feel you are a Welcome guest to Whom We take pleasure in extend- ing the courtesies of a considerate host Chn'Hrstthoughtistofhave3Mn1spend,your time here comfortably and agreeably - Whether you spend little or nothing at all does not change the sphit of our service And remember-our hearty Welcome is not ahered by the alnount of your purchase THE yoHN Ross sfroipe fzioi Spencer's.... .... ....,.. . . ,,.. Dentists .............,.... , ADVERTISER Albaugh, Vern 8: Son ..,,. Albers Super Market .,,,. ., Anderson, Joe Q61 Taxij A,.,, Armco .... .... ..... ,.... .......,,.. Armco International ,...,.. Arpp, John Company ..,.. Artwil Dress Shop ,,..... Ashworth Coal Co. ..., . Avalon Dairy ........... Badger, E. A. ,...... . Bailey-Howell ........ Baird, Thomas ,.,...,....,,. Banker, P. G. ..,.,,....,..,... . Bauer Construction Co. Bauer Service Station .,., Beck's Dairy .,,.......,..... Betty's Bakery ....., .... ..... Blaine's Service Station ...... Bond Furniture Co. ..,.....,.. . Boyd's Delicatessen ...,...... Brandenburg Auto Sales ..... Broadway Flower Shop ....,. Broadway Grill ....,,............ Buckeye Paper Products .,..... Burton 8z Small ...,, ..,...... Cappel Furniture Co. ,... , Castell Drug Co. ........, . Central Garage ........... Central Store .......,........ Cincinnati Pretzel Co. ,... . Claradon Hat Shoppe .,4., Clark, Harry ...,....... ...... Clean-All ........... Clevenger, W. S. Crist Realty Co. ...... . Crystal Tissue Co. ..... . Dagenbach, C. T. .... . Delicia, The ...........,..,, Denny Lumber Co. Diver Coal Co. Dixie News ,... .... .... Dobrozsi, Frank ,,..... Doellman-Kurry ..,, ,.......... ,...... Dohn Hardware 8: Paint Co. .. Drayer Plumbing Co. .........,.. . INDEX TO ADVERTISERS PAGE 197 , 202 ., 176 143 142 157 190 136 176 150 144 ,. 161 158 194 ,. 165 150 207 200 170 196 182 180 188 160 145 133 204 179 193 184 179 200 191 190 164 155 198 156 174 197 186 161 203 202 ., .... 141 171 Early's Ice Cream ..,,.,,,..,,............. ..,. 1 78 Eldridge Entertainment House ........ . 133 Elite Confectionery fblagiasj Elite Confectionery fRevelosl 183 205 Empire Clothing ..... ..........,,....... .... 2 0 4 Fairbanks Fiber Box Company Fay Drug Co. ,..... ....,.....,,....,.,,....... . 177 199 Fay Service Stations ..,,......,..... 177 Fcnzel-McDonough ,,..... . Flach Brothers Grocery .... Frisch, E. L. .....,, ,........ . Funeral Directors .........., Gallaher Drug Company .......,,, Gardner-Richardson .,,,....,. ..... Gem City Ice Cream Company 197 175 171 209 ,. .... 154 151 192 Gem Smokery .... ,,,.....,,.. . .,.......... . . 140 Gillen-Crow .................,...... ,......... ...,, 2 0 8 Goetz, Harold W. .............. . 156 Gough-Lamb Greathouse, C. E. 8: Sons ...... Greathouse, Fred B. .... ....... , 157 188 139 ADVERTISER Griest, L. A. ,......... ..... ..,..,....,. . Hamilton Business College ........ PAGE 195 199 Harding-Jones Paper Company ...... . 146 Harr on Insurance Agency .,...... Hat d Coal Company .....,..,.. . Hauselman Transportation .... Helen-Ella Beauty Shop ...... Hess, L. J. Q Sons ..,..,..... 146 147 147 133 168 Himes Dairy ......,.,......... ..... 1 58 Holman, J. W. ....,......., ...,. 1 48 Housh Jewelry Store .... ..... 2 05 Hutton, W. E. 8: Co. ........,,.. ,.......,..,. 1 65 Ideal Beauty Salon .............. . ..... ..,. 1 55 Indianapolis Engraving Company ..... 201 Ingot Iron Railway Products ..... .... . Inland Container .................... Interstate Folding Box ,.... Jackson Transfer .......... , Jewel Beauty Shoppe ..,....... Johnson Drug Company ...... Joy Shop ..........,.,.......,..,,..,. Joyner 8: Neese ...,.. Jug, The , ........,,,. ., Kennett, L. G. ..., . Klein's ...,............ Klyd Inn .....,... Kone Kavern ..,,........,,. Korros, Abe ,,.....,.. .,....... Kresge, S. S. Company ,,... Kyle Shoe Store .,.........,.. Lewis Flower Garden .... Liberty, The ........,,..... Lin's Appliances .,,. Lorillard, P. Co. .... ..., , 175 15,9 16.2 170 191 169 206 169 196 iez 198 174 172 16.1 198 15.5 174 164 136 188 McCune, C. E. ,, ...,........,,.....,....,........... 160 McGraw Construction Company .,....,. 161 McLaughlin, Thomas D. ,...., ,...,... , . ..,,. 179 Manchester Hotel .......... Marie's Beauty Shop ,.....,....,... Mason's Service Station .......,... Massasoit Chemical Company ..., Mayer Miami Miami Miami Miami Meat Company . .......,.... Cabinet .....,....,.....,..,.,,,. -Jacobs College .,,,... ... 139 149 190 147 160 178 204 Sales Company ...... ,....,.........,.., 2 06 Valley Chautauqua ...,...........,., 145 Miarni Valley Chautauqua Athletic Club I 36 Middletown Bankers Association ...,.... 149 Middletown Business College ..... 134-' 3.3 Middletown Federal Savings 8: Loan Association ...,.......... ....,.....,...,..,...,. I -44 Middletown Ice 5 Caol ...... ....,,,.... . .. 1:35 Middletown Journal ................, . I 33 Middletown Lumber Company .... ..... l B4 Middletown Sand 8: Gravel ...,. ..... I 96 Miller, E. L. ........ .,,. ..,,,...,.........,..... 1 3 4 Modern Shoe Rebuilders .,.... ..... .... . . . 1 32 Mokry 8: Tesmer Machine Company 158 Moorman Sand 8: Gravel Company 180 Mulloy's Market .........,..,,..,..........,,..... l 52 Murray Studio .... ..... .... . ............,,. . . . 1 33 Naegele-Auer Printing Company Neighbour's Mens Shop .... ......... 1.39 1-14 New Fisheries .,..,,...,....,..,.... ..... . ,. ,. 180 Niderdale Farms ,.,,. ....,,..., ...., ..... , , . 142 Office Outfitters ..., ...... . . . ..,..., ..... , 153 Ohio Corrugated Culvert Company . ., 140 Olympic Restaurant ..........,....., .... .,.. 1 5 3 Optometrists ....,.,...... 203 ADVERTISER Ortman-Stewart .... ...... Osteopathic Physicians Paramount Shine Parlor Paramount Theatre ..., .... Parke, L. H. Company ..., Parrct, The . , ..... . ...,.. PeoPle's Clothing Store ,.... Physicians ..,,,..........,. ,,... Pratt's Market ..,, ...., ..., ,,., Preutenborbeck, Henry ,. . Quality Family Laundry Quick Cleaners ..,, ., ....... Ralston Paint Store ,... Ralston Petroleum Servic Rathman-Lewis Drugs ....,.. Raymond Bag Company . 9 .... . Reed-Klopp .........,.,....,.,... ,... Reiner's Market .... .,... . Richmond Baking Company ,,,, Ritter Brothers .,....,...........,. Rizzo, S. Q. Sons .... Ross ......,,..........,,...... PAGE 202 , 169 156 ., 173 185 137 207 163 148 200 ..184 178 166 .. 141 ., 194 . 137 200 170 .. 146 162 154 .. 210 Ryan, A. J. .....,...,..,...... ........ .... 1 5 8 Sawyer, B. F. 8: Son ...,. . . ....,.,,. , , 156 Schraffenberger's Flower Shop ,,,,..., , 208 Sears 8: Roebuck . ..,. ,........... . .. 168 Sebald Grain 8: Coal Company ,... , 152 Sebald Realty Company ..... .......... . .. 148 Seidensticker's ........,.,,..,. .... .... ........ 1 9 2 Service Taxi Company Q77 Taxi, 174 Shartle Brothers Machine Company.: 181 Singer, J. W. ,...,.,... ,,,......., ......,......,.. 1 5 2 Slack Plumbing Shop ..,.,....., .......... , . 196 Smile, The .,.. ...., ,....,............ ..., 1 8 7 Smittie's Sandwich Shop ,,,. ...... 1 77 Snider, D. W. .,.......,...... 182 So Different .,.. .......... ,.... , 1 46 Sorg Paper Company ,..... ,, 194 Sparrow, E. K. ..,.....,,.,......, ..... 1 87 State and Family Theatres .,.. Steel Buildings ..,....... ,.....,..., . Stemper, C. N. ...,.. . Stokes Dairy .... ,... Streifthau Brothers .. Sulfsted's Bakery .,,. Sunset Cleaners ,,,..........,.... Thirkield's ..,, ,,... ...,, ,,... .... Thorr:bery's Beauty Parlor Thrusher's ...,......,...........,...,., Tobias Studio ,.,..... , ....... .,...... Tom Q Steve Hat 8: Shine ,,.. Tom's Glass 8z Paint Shop ....,. Teman, S. Chalmer .... .... ,,.. .,.. Two-Seven Taxi Co. 127 Taxil .... Union Sanitary Laundries, Inc. United Clothiers ..,....... .,,....... . United Welding Company .... . Vradelis Brothers ................ Walburg, Harry .,,... ..,........ ,.... West Disinfecting Company ,.,.. 176 206 .. ., 187 186 166 150 186 163 ..167 141 149 185 . 156 203 190 155 ,, 138 172 .. 172 176 204 140 West Middletown Coal Q Feed .,,...., . 198 White Chef, The .......,......,.,,....... Whorley, E. S. ..,...,....,...,.....,... . Worthmore Clothes Shop .... . Wrenn Paper Company ..... Wurl1tzer's , ...,....,.,,......... . Y. M. C. A. ,,... ............, . Zimmer's .,....... 144 153 136 . .... 171 207 194 195 f2111 . X 4 af ' 1 W W f1fL2+f SD W?? 7M 'w v.,U' ,M -um all Ja, ' ' I s '-...T 7 'I jtvljnqf 532 - - - - - -A U'1'o G R A PH s - Q -0 A H Yfmtvuxxg M J 1 , 1 J 77 Jf '. .. - ' , 5 T VAfA' f X-f4,v W 'f ' 5 ' JA M Ax4, KF O .N xi. MXL A,eggml,.'kL-'X Q-,J,,,.x L X .f VA g S Lxk -jf ' -X! x Q . 1 1 U , X Nw 0 RCD L kb Q V - fl J f X L 5 . 1 1 + -. Q '1 ' A V Q V QVJV ' f if X . fe J Q 1 H X5 ,f N- Q KN 4. X 1 T ' ' f fu X MVY A , ' NX K I x . 'l , 515512 L U if h ,xx . 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