Orrville High School - Red and White Yearbook (Orrville, OH)

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THE RED AND WHITE The following evening embarking on a boat for Hawaii, I was delighted to have as travelling companions Robert Hurst, orchestra leader of world repute, and his wife, formerly Geraldine Schaffter. I-Ie was going to Hawaii to rest his eyes. Upon disembarking in Hawaii I visited Rosezella Brown, who was conducting a native class in dancing. On mp way inland I spent the week-end with the wealthy Portia Goard, who had accumulated her for- tune by raising bees to produce more Honey. Before leaving Hawaii I visited the dressmaking shop of Madames Buss and Brillhart, who were de- signing more artistic costumes for the natives. Sailing for Alaska, I had an uneventful journey. Once there I was con- ducted through the extensive day-nursery, owned by William Herbert and conducted jointly by Treva Stewart and Virginia Honnold for the conven- ience of the Eskimos. Kenneth Purdy was keeping the home fires burning for the institution. I also found J. E. Holmes manufacturing toy automobiles modeled after the familiar old Ford of the dim past. Don Bonner was run- ning a steam laundry for the Eskimos and Roy Singer and Raymond Max- well ran an ice plant. On our return I visited the fish hatcheries at Seattle under the manage- ment of Herbert Sollenberger. NVe then proceeded to Chicago. Driving through the streets, my atten- tion was riveted to a huge billboard announcing the coming of Denver Shoup as the leading man in a musical comedy. Being in need of a permanent for some time, I read of the new' Painless Permanentn and was reassured when I discovered Phyllis Rogers to be the operator. On my way to Cleveland by airplane I was frightened beyond measure by the stunt-flying of the daring aviatrix, Henrietta Studer. -In Cleveland I attended the Barnum and Bailey Circus. I was astounded to find several members of the Class of '29 in the circus. Viva Forrer was doing tight rope walking, while in one of the side-shows was Pauline Miller, charming the snakes with her magnetic eye. In the main tent I was terrified to see Elma Wirth right in a cage with those big, bad lions. How it tickled my risibilities when I was told that the gentleman in shamrock green and a red wig was Patrick Carney, who had long since won laurels as a clown. All at once the lights dimmed, the band blared forth, and who should come burst- ing into the arena but our trusty old valedictorian, Lucille Amstutz, aback a prancing charger. But the climax came when I saw Russel Barkey totter- ing feebly in mid-air on a trapeze. Upon inquiry I learned that Russel had entered this profession as a last resort to keep awake. On the way out I patronized the hot dogl' stand of Paul Lehman. ' VVhen I reached New York, I procured Lenore Ellsworth's new novel, fresh from the press, published by Forrest Tracy and Son. On East Fifty- Fifth Street I stopped a moment at Miss Marie Matter's Select School for Young Ladies. VVhile walking down XVall Street I met the King of XVall Street, Lloyd West, in company with Charles Starn, now president of the VVhite Star Line of Ocean Steamers. We had tea at a delightful little tea- room, whose proprietress was Dorothy Caskey. I then proceeded to the establishment of Woolvvorth, the millionaire. The floor'-walker, Russel Amstutz, directed me to the jewelry counter, behind which stood Hazel Matty and Kathryn Keller. That evening before leaving for home I met Eda Steiner and her husband, a most charming couple. Having done my duty by the Class of '29, I shall now retire from the limelight, resting secure in the knowledge that my life work is completed. -L. T. s., H. s., L. A. 1928 ' '29 Page twenty-seven

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THE RED AND WHITE CLASS PROPHECY I, Helen Durant, do feel it my duty to relate my unique experiences while making a tour of the United States and outlying possessions. Boarding the train at Orrville, AI glanced at a newspaper and these head- lines glared at me, Rich Financier Involved in Law Suit. Reading fur- ther I discovered the financier to be none other than Edgar Kochel, head of the Acme Chain Stores. The suit was brought against him by two of his former employees, Henry Powers and Alfred Isch. Turning to the adver- tising column I was astounded to iind Merl Smucker's ad for his Matrimonial Bureau, all correspondences to be addressed to his secretary, Marjorie Bechtel. The train stopped at Kidron and Ray Diller, the courteous guide. escourted us through the famous cheese factory. Here I had the privilege of conversing with the great cheese chemist, Randall Alexander. It was with regret that we left this interesting place of business. Arriv- ing at Millersburg, where we were to spend the night, I found an invitation awaiting me at the hotel to attend the banquet of the National Athletic Asso- ciation. Among those present at the banquet were a number of former O. H. S. athletes, Franklin Falk, Victor Simon, Paul Schantz, Everette Kachele, Neil Whitson, Harry MUTHH, Floyd Horst and Robert Waeifler, ac- companied by their wives. The distinguished speaker of the evening proved to be the Hon. Mervin Herman. ' Our next stop was Los Angeles. Here we drove through Beverley Hills, where we viewed the palatial estate of Robert Myers, world-famous comed- ian. While stopping here we had just time to make ourselves scarce before the onwhirling rush of Kitty jane Bawer's luxurious Kackle-Hack.', That evening at the theatre I was further pleased to witness the performance of the noted dancer, Sarah Temple. Ella Mae King, Earl Stauffer, Paul Seckel, Robert Kail, Pearl Schutz and Willis Horst were among the artists who ren- dered the the accompaniment to this dance. There was also an impressive selection by the well-known bass singer, Clarence Poetter. On the train again I was awakened in the middle of the night by a sud- den jolt of the car. Upon inquiring, I was told that an army of nurses were boarding the train in response to a call from a community stricken with hoof and mouth disease. Imagine my surprise to recognize a number of my former pupils, now efficient nurses. Among them were Helen Locke, Mar- garet Royer, Julia Yoder, Edna Geiser, Cleta Belle Cochran, Esther Lehman, Luella Forrer, Evelyn Mackey, and Loretta Wingerter. The next morning leaving the train at San Francisco, we decided to visit the new XVrigley building. VVhen I entered the door whom should I meet but Clyde Keck, the energetic demonstrator of a new brand of rubber gum perfected by Joe Swope. Proceeding to the advertising office I found Edith Clark, Lavina Cline, Viola Ray, Gail Saurer, Ruth Becker, Pauline McCul- lough and Lola Yoder at the typewriters. These girls were turning out chewing gum lyrics by the yard. 1928 ' '29 Page twenty-six

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THE RED AND WHITE X I mmf as ... . . 'N , JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Margaret Tschantz .,.............................................................. President Stanley Moore ......,... ................ V 'ice-President Wilbur Ulrich ...... ....,.. . .Secretary-Treasurer Glenn Tolson ........ ............................ S ponsor 1928 - '29 Page twenty-eight