Newcomerstown High School - Newcosean Yearbook (Newcomerstown, OH)

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the shore. A row boat had upset spilling its occupants into the water. The life savers rushed to the rescue and soon had the person to land. A doctor arrived and commenced giving first aid to the drowned. 1 pressed forward to see the victim. She wore a ring on one of her fingers which closely resembled one I wore and cherished. Then I saw and recognized her face. It was Mabyl Stahler. Happily to say, Mabyl soon regained consciousness. 1 made myself known and she was pleased to find a friend at such a critical time. After she had completely recovered from her ducking, she told me that she was spending her vacation at this seaport, visiting friends and enjoying the charms of the ocean. Then she confirmed all I had learned from the paper and told me of those whose names I had not found in its columns. Ada Nugen is married, lives happily in Toledo and has several children. Roy Euga is a rising young surgeon in one of Cleveland’s greatest hospitals. George Brown has become a successful farmer and is still doing things at his country home. Charles Botimer has become an inventor of no little merit and is now connected with the Edison Company. Mary McKenzie married a wealthy farmer and together they arc running a farm which is the pride of the community. Arthur Euga controls a large automobile factory in Detroit which he runs on the Ford basis. It is thought that probably he will become quite as successful as Henry Ford himself. This ends the roll call and I feel proud of being a member of the class of T7. Memory brings back thoughts of high school days and I think of that fine old song with the closing line; “Dear old Newcomers High School Grand.” R- D. H. 17. 26

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(1927) One hot day in July, I was strolling slowly down the beach of a famous eastern summer resort. Many people were bathing in the cool waters of the Atlantic, while others lay on the hot sand enjoying the cool ocean breezes. Numerous papers and other light objects were being caught in the drafts of air and blown about the beach. Suddentlv a paper came flying toward me and a part of it lit at my feet. Acting on some unknown im-oalse, I picked it up and glanced at the headlines. To my astonishment I found that it was a copy of The Newcomerstown News. 'This was very interesting to me, so 1 started in pursuit of the other section which was moving rapidly up the beach. The paper led me a merry chase; 1 stumbled several times and at last fell sprawling in the sand, my outstretched hand clutching the object which I desired. I was exhausted and great drops of sweat trickled down my face. I seated mvself just where 1 had fallen and proceeded to inspect the prize I had secured. 1 desired very much to know about my old schoolmates, of whom I had not heard for many years. I turned to the first page and the first thing that struck my eye was the picture of a school building. Just below the picture were the words “NEWCOMERSTOW N’S NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.” Then a short write-up followed. I read this and found that Ralph Adams, one of mv old schoolmates, was the superintendent and Ruth Jones the English teacher. Ruth evidently had conquered her dislike for English and was now trying to help others tp like it. I he next thing that I found of importance was a statement that the city was to have a new electric light plant. I remember a time when the city was without lights. I read the whole column and found that Ralph Dillon, our ingenious classmate, was to be the electrical engineer supervising its construction. This was all I found of importance on the first page and I turned to the next page where 1 found the personal mention page. Here 1 read a very interesting little paragraph concerning Miss Rosemary Cook and Miss Mary Hartline. It stated that they were home visiting friends after a long seasons work on a lyccum course. 1 remembered that they were quite talented along this line and were certain to make good. 1 hen I noticed a marriage announcement and learned that Ethel Kendelberger was the bride at the wedding. Turning to the advertising page 1 found several advertisements that led me to believe that a few of my old classmates were the city s leading business men. The Vansickle Clothing Co. had a large space; 1 was absolutely certain that it was none other than Roger who was the manager of the store. Tom Montgomery had an ad in concerning the Eureka Store. It was classed as the best and most up to date grocery store in town. I om always did have a head for business and it was no surprise to me to see him succeeding. There was still another concerning the Reed Meat Market: Inserted in the ad was a picture of the place of business, and standing in the doorway was a young fellow with curly hair, wearing a white apron. I knew that it was none other than our Fuzzy of former days. I he next thing that caught my eye wrere these lines; “Donald McClearv, Republican candidate for State Senator solicits your support.” lust then some one screamed, some one was drowning awrayr out trom 25

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