Ohio Mechanics Institute - OMIA Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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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:

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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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passed on to the junior class with the May issue, although under the direct supervision of the senior class. This issue witnessed the insignia of the Central Inter-scholastic Press Association on the editorial page. Membership in such an organization is in keeping with the progressive policy adopted by THE MICROMETER. A resume of the history of THE MICROMETER would not be complete in any respect without due tribute to Mr. Charles W. Boeb inger and Miss Marion C. Noble. Mr. Boebinger was in charge of all funds and the payment of bills. More cannot be said for his watchful- ness than that we finished the year with a surplus instead of a debt, and our credit rating is AAAl anywhere. To Miss Noble, belongs the much-deserved credit for .a publica- tion that was superior to a great many others with respect to English, composition, honest-to-goodness literary value, and good taste. Every bit of copy that went into the book was carefully read by her, mistakes were corrected, and excellent friendly criticism was Cheer- fully given. It was she who made suggestions that increased the appearance and literary value of the book threefold, and the staff of 1922-23 as a whole and as individuals wish to extend to Miss Noble their sincere and deep appreciation of the great service she has rendered. It is interesting to note that this executive staE has successfully piloted THE MICROMETER over the journalistic shoals without a single change in the personnel. There are two reasons for this first, as systematic program was carefully mapped out long before the opening of the fall term, and secondly, co-operation and teamwork made a perfect journalistic machine. Because of the increased studies acquired by the seniors in their fourth year, it was unanimously agreed that the position of editor should be handled by two people who were in complete accord with each other editorially. It was also agreed that in order to insure a satisfactory publication in the year following, the best editorial prospect of the junior class was to be initiated into the mysteries of journalism under the name of Junior Associate Editor. This plan has developed so well that the May issue, 1923, of THE MICROMETER was turned over to Mr. Weber and his associates to edit and publish under the guidance of the senior staff. The success of the May number gratifies the present staff in that they feel that their work and development will not only be maintained but will undoubtedly be carried further and that a better MICROMETER will result. That interest and enthusiasm might be kept going at a strong pace it was decided to place THE MICROMETER pin award on a standardized basis. The standards were set by a committee composed of the two faculty advisers and the editor of THE MICROMETER. This committee decided that pins should be conferred but once on the same person and perferably in their final year. The staff members who received pins last year were H. Hilman Smith, Jr., editor; James J. Campbell, associate, and John E. Schuster, circulation. The year found two of the staff eligible for this coveted award, Miss Reba Morton. circulation, and Joseph Jorling, business manager. In view of the forgoing it may be considered that the success of THE MICROMETER in the past two years has been due to a spirit of co-operation and good fellowship. Petty jealousies have never shown themselves; willingness of a staff member to assist in another members department and complete understanding between the editors have done much toward making the 1922-23 volume of THE MICROMETER the best yet published. -H. Hilman Smith, Jr.