Ohio Mechanics Institute - OMIA Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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addition to this handled the athletic department in a manner that will be hard to excel. This nucleus, left from the year before, was in- creased by the addition of Joseph J. Jorling, Jr., in the position of business manager; Reba Louise Morton in charge of the circulation, and Joseph G. Weber as junior associate editor. The first number of the eleventh volume of THE MICROMETER appeared on Halloween. Its striking cover created quite a sensation. The page size was materially increased, thereby enhancing; the artistic value of the publication considerably. Expense was no ob- ject when cover paper was purchased. We had been wonderfully supported by the student body in the way of subscriptions and con- tributions. Much credit is justly due to Miss Reba Morton for her unfiagging spirit in garnering every possible subscription. Her work in this division of the journal was of the same sterling quality as that of Miss Anne J. Oesterlein, who in capacity of circulation manager the year before, so capably pulled us out of our financial muck. Commendation must be given to Miss Morton for her efficiency in the management of the distribution division of her department, for though an excellent issue of a magazine may be published, its whole effect can be speedily lost by inefficient and careless distribution. Three days before Christmas appeared the second issue of THE MICROMETER with a cover that was without an equal either in the history of THE MICROMETER or in that of any other Cincinnati scholastic publication. This cover was the design of Miss Gruna Rubin. It was by no means the only hit of her work in the journal. To much credit cannot be given to Miss Rubin for her excellent executions and the enthusiasm she has displayed in the artistic features of the journal. That her cover design on this issue was so admirably reproduced is due to the effort of Mr. D. S. Bonner, head of the Department of Printing. This cover was a signal achievement of three-color work done by his department and was of such quality as to excite most favorable com- ment thioughout the country. The account of the first journalistic con- vention attended by THE MICROMETER, tepiesented by H. H. Smith, ' Jr. and Jos. G. Weber,he1d at Mari- etta, Ohio, Novembei 17- 18, appeaied in this issue. Much benefit was de- rived from this convention, for many things were learned that were later used in THE MICROMETER in bet tering it. A description of this number would not be complete without men- tioning the fact that the December issue was the largest in size that had yet appeared, being 56 pages. This increase was made necessary by the publication of an unusual illustrated article on Founderst and Memorial Day by Louis Mueller, the illustrations again being news- paper cuts lent by the Cincinnati press. J. G. WERE The February number was the strongest in literary contributions to date. Its cover design, the work of a student of the Department of Lithography, Homer Crumrine, attracted favorable comment. March brought forth another increase in size, this time to 64 pages, This issue was chuck full of newsy, well-illustrated articles and stories. The frontispiece by Miss Margaret Kratzer, enhanced the artistic value of the publication. The department notes were exceptionally well done, and the steady consistent Work of Mr. A. G. Decatur, in Charge of the alumni, stood out quite prominently. This issue, being- the last direct work of the senior class of 23, might well be termed the Senior Numher, since the actual work .of the journal H. H. SMXTH -THE 0. M. I. DELEGATES

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THE MICROMETER I The idea of having school activities is to create a common bond of interest in the student body. There are perhaps other media than a school paper or athletics, but there are none more efficient. It is the former, the school paper, that this article is designed to discuss. The reorganization of THE MICROMETER took place nearly two years ago by a group of determined juniors who were beset with the idea not only of rejuvenating the journal to its former standard but also of exciting scholastic envy throughout the country. Since the growth of THE MICROMETER has been set forth in detail in the Annual of ,22, we will take only time enough here to out line the salient features of the tenth volume. The size of the magazine was promptly increased from 32 to 48 pages, and this, together with an attractive new cover on each issue, immediately placed THE MICROMETER on a par with the best scho- lastic journals in the city. This progress was rapidly furthered by the addition of many novel features. Chief of these was, the innova- tion of reprinting cuts that appeared from time to time in local news- papers. These plates were rescued from their respective iihell-boxesi, by an enterprising staff member, mounted on wood blocks in the Insti- tute wood shop, and printed on the Institute press. Such a scheme meant valuable publicity for both the Institute and the journal, and in addition put a snap into feature articles that made them of general interest. During this year second class and special mailing privileges were secured. To the casual glance of the student this may not mean much, but it is an important factor of consideration when onets postage bill is reduced 85 per cent. The ultimate result of this was benefit for the reader, and in addition, a certain prestige that was coveted because of its rarity. The special privilege award made by the Post Office De- partment at Washington, D. C. to THE MICROMETER, February 13, 1922, was the first of its kind made to ariy scholastic journal in the Ohio Valley, and so far as that is concerned, one of the few grants awarded throughout the country. In the May issue of 1922, which was the last published by this jun- ior class staff, appeared the emblemiof the North Central Association of High School journaiists, a group of the most representative high school journals in the Middle West, organized for the interchange of ideas. For the first time in the history of the Institute, awards in the form of a miniature, gold, micrometer pin were given to those who had rendered meritorious service. The policy of this staff had been to make each issue better than its predecessor. Such a policy resulted in the May issue being the best MICROMETER, both as to appearance and contents, published at that time in the history of the journal. .11 In the fall of 1922 a staff meeting was held, and the following mem- bers from the preceding year were elected on the new staE of THE MICROMETER for the year 1922-23: H. Hilman Smith, Jr., editor, and James J. Campbell, associate of staff of 1921-22, were elected jointly as editors. John E. Schuster, circulation and athletic editor of the preceding year, as associate and exchange editor. Mr. Schuster in

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MICROMETER STAFF mud! C lionbright: E. W, Oesper E Hines: J. 'lheobald: II Rallvrmachvr: H. C. Muhlhauser: ll. Marion: G. Rubin. H. Smith, Jr.: J J. Campbell; J, J. Jorling; Mr. Miss. Noble; J. E Schustel': H. J, Weber: J. Petry: S. Rieuonberger: H. Lyons. Standing: Yung: A. G. Decatur. R Hines: R. J. Huber: E. In the center: Sitting: Mr. Boebinger: Bonner; Mr. Brodersen. lxelow: G. A. Meyer; J. DH lh'ul: O. Stemrer: