Ottawa High School - On Ottawa Yearbook (Ottawa, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1948 volume:

P mm- . 5 umm-m.f.rr,m.-s umm 1 Vol. No. VIII Published by The Senior Class Ottowo Public High School Ottowo, Oh1o 1948 0I 8 lfUOI We, the Senior Class of 1948, hope that an occasional glance through this issue of On Ottawa will give you as many memories and pleasures as we have received from our school days . ln this annual, We have tried to give to you a picture of our dearest days- Our Senior Year . We realize there are many things that are left out, such as the fun we had at the prom, the yelling at the basket- ball games, how nervous We all were just before the curtain Went up for our class play-these and many more, but We hope that you will be able to see, h-ear, and re- member all of these things, as We shall While leating through this edition of Cn Ottawa . Editor-Margaret Anspach tlealcafion Heaven gives its favorites early death -Byron We, the Senior Class of 1948, Wish to ded- icate this annual to Thomas Maidlow, who started to school with us but died at the beginning of our sophomore year. Tommy was cheerful, shy, sincere, and a Well-liked member of our class. We shall all remember him as We go on through the years. We hope this dedication will bring fond memories back to all of us who knew him. Q i .H PM, -, MN West Building Gymnasium-Auditorium East Building Old Ottawa Forever Our Alma Mater Dear, We crown thee fairest high school Thy name We love to hear. Lonq reign in royal splendor, Our hearts shall be thy throne! Old Ottawa, brave Mother, Thou reignest alone. SEHUUL CUSTUDIANS Ball BUS DRIVERS Kruse ADMINISTRATION fu X I f I N ' wi? fs? Hunan UF EDllE ATlUN Mr. Virgil Kruse: Mr. I. E. Roose, Clerk: Mr. Ralph Dush, President: Mr. I. R. McDowell: Mr. Wayne lump, Vice President. FACULTY Q7 ?QCL777 ,W f ,IQ V Y A 6 7 2 f fffff HIGH SEHUUL FACULTY Ruth C. Frey. A.B. Wooster College Defiance College Columbia University English H. O. Now, A.B., M.A. Dorothy Foster. B-5- Findlay College Purdue University University of Illinois Ohio State UniversitY Miami University Home Economics and Science Ohio State University Science and Math. ' Supt. of Schools Betty Ann Ogle, B.S. in M.Ed. Robert Purdy. B.A. Lila M. Stcruffer, B.S.. MJ-L College of Mt. St. Ioseph Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Music Findlay College Ohio State University Bus. Ed. and Ph. Ed. Ohio University Social Studies and Latin ELEMENTARY FACULTY .2643 if EW in 3 ' Louise Schaefer Bowling Green State Univ. University of Toledo University of Colorado San Diego State College Grades 5 and 6 Alta Thrapp Miami University Michigan State Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. University of Cincinnati Grades 6, 7, 8 Helen Gulker Ohio Northern Univ. Grade 4 'Q- n r f stt, , i - stiff Zeller Koehl Eva lane McDowell Martha Huber Bowling Green State Univ. Miami University Western College Grade 3 Grade 2 Bowling Green State Univ. Columbia University Grade 1 it HIGH SCHUUL SNAPS w if G 0535! :vim my 5452, I I '11 ML 1 I -ld clit' -'I -rx-4 '11 ,411 STUDENT BUIJY -jcft Q Q . -Q Q--va givcif: 4' ai gm V ' - l ' GS 'N 4' L M ' , 9 . ' N . V- x u iv F X :lg A Q A x f , M 1143 I XX a Ef- SENIUBS Don McGinnis-Known to everyone as Mac. Took an interest in basketball and airplanes. Could be seen with Audrey practic- ally any time. Grace Llqhthill -- Happy cmd carefree-had a spar- kler on her third finger- plans to move to Gi1boa- was a good forward on our intramurals. Ecmell Groll- Happy and carefree -took an active part in school music-had a good disposition-known to everyone as lay-en- joyed dancing and a good looking car. Allan Gullrer-was class president for two consecu- tive years-very depend- able - always had a Chevy on hand to adver- tise his dad's business. Eddy Kenh--You'd look twice when you saw Eddy -kept the girls guessing?? -seemed to be a fiend for an argument-a strong Democrat. Margaret Anspach-Really kept the seniors stepping to get the annual out on time-you could always find Corky right behind her-'liked to laugh and have a good time. lim Howard-Always get- ting in trouble-did a good job of driving the family car and enjoyed it too- never had his lessons on time. Wm. Gulkefr 6 Co. Chevrolet Ottawa, Ohio Ep. 4 A I , Ierry Salisbury-Fumished many laughs for the senior class--only one who could manage to sleep in Gov't. class -- you could always depend on him for an answer, even ii it wasn't right. Lydia Warkentln - Often seen in a cream colored Ford-one of our star shots in the intramurals-spends a lot of her spare time working at a meat-market. SENIUHS Mary Now - The strong silent type - she also is. sporting a diamondeshe joined our class as a soph- omore, and has had an important part in it since- likes the domestic type of life. Iohn Willoughby-A new comer to the senior class -placed first in the coun- ty in Senior Scholarship Tests-liked literature and spent a great deal oi his time reading. Mae Beth Winkler Y Al- ways ready to play the piano ff had long natural curly hair-helped to see that the Tawa Echo got out on time-always had something new on her mind-a good typist. Iacl: Nusbaum - Nice blonde wavy hair-you could hear him buzz by anytime on his motorcycle -was basketball manager -had a pleasing person- ality. Pat Maidlow--Cheerleader for four years - a neat dresser e- loved to hear trumpets -always had a giggle for you - always had something new on her mind. vi k Bi' .r NC' Wi lohn Schaefer and Son Commission Merchants Compliments of Fruits-Vegetables-Groceries Neuhauser Hatcheries, Inc. B610 at Fourth Street O. F. Groll, Mgr. Ottawa, Ohio anfi SENIUB UFFICEHS AND BABY PICTURES Secretary Pres1dent Vice President Treasurer Margaret Anspach Allan Gulker Ierry Salisbury Mae Beth Wmkler HU? Allan Gulker Iack Nusbaum Ierry Salisbury Eddy Kersh Mary Now Pat Maidlow Mae Beth Winkler 9 -N.. K ,,,.f .NL ff' -im 'I .. ' J 5, 1 x .4'W.i 1 se, A 'SL' 2 13 CLASS HISTURY The numerals, 1948, will be written into the records as just another graduating class, but to those who were in school with its members and to the class itself, these num- erals will be symbols of good comradeship, loyalty, unity, and originality. Way back in the year 1936 we started on a trip that was to endure twelve long years. Miss McDowell and Miss Martha taught us the fundamentals of readin', 'ritin', and 'rith- metic in our first two years of school. Looking at an old class picture, we find that our class looked quite a bit different when we all got together in the third grade. Included in the picture are only six members of the present graduating class - Allan, Eddy, Margaret, Mae Beth, Pat, and Grace. From the third grade to the seventh, school was rather uneventful with each year's new subjects holding our attention. In about the middle of the fourth grade Ianell Groll came into our class. Then came the seventh and eighth grades -junior High School! At last we were at the East Building, getting closer to high school all the time. Don' McGinnis was added to the class of '48 in the eighth grade. Finally we got our diplomas and were in high school at last. Our freshman and sophomore years passed and our heads were still swimming with basketball, initiation, music, operettas and hundreds of other things, not to mention studying a little on the side. During these two years our class picked up four new members-Lydia, Mary, lack, and Ierry. And then our class was greatly grieved by the death of Tommy Maidlow, a willing worker and a swell fellow. We will always remember Tom and as we look back on this book we will think of Tom as one of us. 1947-upper classrnen at last! Miss Stauf- fer was our advisor and under her careful planning and direction things began to take shape. Allan Gulker was elected class presi- dent and the work began. The Iunior play, 'Sing for Your Supper , was presented and went over big-We think. And then the big event we had all dreamed about for years- our junior prom . The theme was based on a night club with Bones l:'rey's band enter- taining us. From there we looked forward with ioy to our senior year. We had gained another member this year in the person of Iarnes Howard. ln September of l947 fourteen young men and women came trudging up the steps and into Miss Frey's room. Seniors at last! Were we dreaming? No, it was true. Iohn Wil- loughby had joined our class and now our big Utopia was graduation. The endless repertoire of activities came in full force: but, through it all, emerged fourteen persons ready to go out and try to find their places in life. And so we go out into life thinking of many memories fathered throughout the years. This closely-knit class of 1948 came to school to learn, and they found one of the things that the whole world needs, true and lasting faith in their fellow workers. CLASS It's been 15 years since that eventful day in May when the class of '48 received their diplomas and said farewell to the old Alma Mater for the last time. What became of that class? What changes have taken place in their lives since those careful school days of long ago? Let's look in on them- Remernber lack Nusbaum? Iack's a plum- ber now, carrying on his father's trade with flying colors. Back in '49, he wanted to join the navy, but l guess laying gas and sewage pipes got the better of him. If you ever need those pipes cleaned out, remember our boy. He's a champ. Then there's Mae Beth Winkler. Twerp's president of the Last National Bank now. She's still as active as ever, and still enjoys playing a piano. You'll find her at most of the social events around Ottawa, playing anything from B to the latest in Be-bop. Iohn Willoughby! Our class was always proud of his ability to out talk the teachers, but we never dreamed that some day the fate of the world would be in his hands. He will deliver his historic speech, Iuly 17, 1963, at a United Nations Conference. Iohn is also publishing his 33rd edition of Anchitheruim on Astrakhan or The Worms of Russia are Descending. Let's move on- Grace Lighthill has been married thirteen years now and has a very charming family. She and her husband do quite a bit of enter- taining, so I hear from distinguished men and women from the bar or pool room across the street. After fifteen attempts at college, Eddy Kersh has finally succeeded in getting his diploma and is taking over Kersh's Insurance Agency. Rumors are flying that he put in three hours of hard work, not over a week ago. Oh, but that's just Eddy for you-a playboy at heart. By the way, he carries insurance for life, accidents, blondes, red- heads, and brunettes-not to mention broken hearts. Look him up sometime. ' Lydia Warkentin has started a chain of meat markets recently and has been doing very well for herself. lt seems as if her hard work and stiff upper lip have made her wild- est dreams come true at last. Her private swimming pool is actually the talk of the town. PH UPHEEY Oh, yes! lim Howard! Iim's been driving a truck for the Zatzo Trucking Co. He's still the same old Iim. Plenty of fun, lots of laughs, never a dull moment! He's married now, you know. He has really an adorable wife. Margaret Anspach has gone far in this modern business world. She types on an average of 250 words per minute and takes dictation faster than her boss can speak the words. She always finishes first. Margaret is also the owner of a drug store and cat farm. Between the two, her time is pretty well filled. She is living in New York, now. Mary Now married a saucy little redhead shortly after graduation and she and her husband are the owners of fifteen different restaurants. Mary's spare time is filled with different types of social work and she is an active member of most of the organizations in Ottawa. If you ever get hungry for some- thing different from the regular line of food, stop at one of her famous restaurants. Be- lieve me, her special Spaghetti in the Bucket will really bowl you over. Donn McGinnis has been flying high late- ly!! He's a flight instructor at Smash Up Field, a school for defective Chas-been? flyers. He enjoys his work immensely. Don is also working on a new type of machine. You can drive it and enjoy an afternoon drive in the comfort of your own home. Great lad! Ierry Salisbury has been promoted to Ad- miral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Salisbury, we salute you. Allan Gulker and Ianell Groll are in Cali- fomia working in one of the hospitals. Allan is a very brilliant doctor and Ianell is work- ing as his assistant. Iay, however, will soon be replaced by Lana Turner, because of a little accident, and because lay got a good look at the patient. She met her future under very romantic circumstances-a brok- en leg, two broken arms and black eyes, four broken ribs-l As for myself, Pat Maidlow, l'm working in an office in Chicago, head floor sweeper, that isp and at night, chief dish washer in one of the better hotels. But at night, when I climb into bed and listen to my ace trumpet man, I like to imagine myself back in '48, among my classmates and friends. There are none like them. CLASS We, the members of the Senior Class of Ottawa Public High School, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, being of sound mind tsee note by Allan Gulker belowl and desirous of main- taining the same high standards of efficiency, diligence, and achievement which we found when We came, do hereby declare that the following represents our last will and testa- ment: I, Allan Gulker, being of good sound mind and sound body tsound asleepl will my abil- ity to sleep in classes to Iack Oglesbee the needs the sleepl. My ability to go through a year of school without buying any paper or pencils to my little sister, Ioyce. My deter- mination to convert Miss Frey to the Re- publican party to Guy Corkwell. I, Pat Maidlow, will my ability to sleep in study halls to anyone who needs sleep, my noon hours to Catherine and Sally, and my books, desks, and ability to write on desks and walls to my little brother, Kenny. I, lack Nusbaum, will my ability to play basketball to Guy Corkwellg my mustache and wavy hair to Teddy Stover: my ability to sleep in Government class to lack Ogles- bee. I, Grace Lighthill, will my pencils, books, and erasers to forthcoming freshmen: my height to some short creature tlivingl: my ability to get to school on time and every day to Ted Stover. I, Iim Howard, will my pencils and ability to borrow pencils to anyone who hasn't any: my ability to get into trouble to anyone who wants it. I'm sure glad to get rid of it! I, Mary Now, will my job of keeping friends in Kleenex to anyone who can afford it. I will my iob as president of the Student Coun- cil to anyone who gets it. I, Iohn Willoughby, will my ability to talk myself out of a tight situation to Iack Ogles- bee: my whistling to Doris Fought, and my mysterious nature to Ted Stover. I, Mae Beth Winkler, will my ability to WILL collect class rings to Mary Ann Weisen- berger, and my job as editor of the Tawa Echo to Ellen Vermilya. The job as accom- panist for high school music I will to Ianet Now-may she dodge the director's baton as well as I did! l, Don McGinnis, will my ability in music to Paul Wilkinson, my ability in basketball to next year's team, my ability to make friends to Gene Schimmoller, my ability to chew gum to Guy Corkwell, and my ability not to complain to Iack Oglesbee. I, Margaret Anspach, will my long finger nails to Phyllis Snyder, my ability to sing in the sextet for four years straight to Carol Gerigy my job as editor of the annual to Gene Schimmoller, and my patience to Guy Cork- Wcll. I, Ierry Salisbury, will my frown to my little brother, Dale the smiles too muchl and I will all my books to Iohn Schimmoller for he can draw better pictures in them than I can. I, Ianell Groll, will my two beautiful dim- ples to Ianet Now, my position as business manager of the annual to Cathy Lowden, my ability to borrow Kleenex all the time to Sally Pierman, and my height C5' 8 l to dear little Martha Pargeon. I, Guy Edward Kersh, will my mathemati- cal mind to Iohn Schimmoller, my bashful- ness to Dale Salisbury, my way with the girls to Terry Camburn, my job as advertising manager on the annual to any ambitious guy who Wants it, and last but not least, my wavy hair to any girl who can use it. I, Lydia Warkentin, will my ability to ar- rive at school just before the tardy bell rings every morning to Sally Pierman. My seat in Miss Frey's room to anyone who will take it Ind my steady nerves to Ellen Vermilya. Witnesses: ,ge22e..-J.. ,QL CC SENIUH ACTIVITIES Ierry Salisbury Continental High School 17 Class Vice-President 47 An- nual Staff 47 Hi-Y 47 One-Act Play 47 Class Play 3,47 Bas- ketball l,2,3,47 Baseball 4. Pat Maidlow Class President 27 Annual Staff 47 Honor Society 37 Tawa Echo Staff 47 Girls' Glee l,2,3,47 Operetta 2,3,47 Minstrel 17 Mixed Chorus 4: Class Play 3,47 One-Act Play 4, Contest 47 Cheerleader l,2, 3,47 Scholarship Tests 1,2,37 Librarian 27 Intramurals 3,4. lack Nusbaum De Vilbiss High School, To- ledo 1: Class Vice President 37 Annual Staff 47 Mixed Chorus 37 Boys' Glee 37 Op- eretta 3: Class Play 3,47 Base- ball 27 Baseball Manager 3, 47 Basketball Manager 3,47 Track Manager 3. Grace Liqhthill Annual Staff 47 Tawa Echo Staff 37 Mixed Octet 47 Mixed Glee l,2,3,47 Girls' Glee 1,2, 3,47 Girls' Sextet 37 Operetta 2,3,47 Minstrel 17 Music Clinic 3,4, District 3,4, State 47 One- Act Play 37 Class Play 3,47 Librarian l,2,3,47 Intramurals 3,4. Eddy Kersh Annual Staff 47 Hi-Y Club 47 Speaking Choir 17 Operetta 1.3, 47 Boys' Glee l,2, 3, 47 Mixed Glee l,2, 3, 47 Music Clinic, District, State 3,47 Boys' Octet 27 One-Act Play 4, Contest 47 Class Play 3,47 Basketball l,2,3,47 Baseball 3, 47 Football 2: Intramurals 2,3,4. Iohn Willoughby American Community School, Beyrouth, Lebanon 1, 27 Wooster High School, Wooster, O. 37 Ottawa Public 47 Annual Staff 47 Quill Staff 27 Hi-Y 3-47 Mixed Glee l,2,47 Mixed Octet 47 Operetta 47 Music Clinic 4, District 4, State 47 Class Play 47 One- Act Play 4, Contest 47 Prince of Peace 3,4, County 3,47 National Forensic League 37 Declamation Clinic 3,4, Dis- trict 3,4, State 4: Senior Schol- arship 47 Pepsi-Cola Scholar- ship 47 Basketball 2,47 Track 3,47 Baseball 4. Margaret Anspach Class Treasurer 27 Class Sec- retary 3,47 Student Council, Secretary 2, Vice President 47 Honor Society, Secretary 37 Annual Staff, Editor 47 Tawa Echo Staff 2,3,47 Girls' Trio 2,37 Mixed Glee Club l,2,3,47 Girls' Sextet l,2,3,47 Girls' Glee Club l,2,3,47 Music Clinic, District, State 2,3,4f Operetta 2,3,47 Minstrel 17 Class Play 3,47 Scholarship Tests l,2,3, District 37 Speak- ing Choir 17 Librarian 27 Intramurals 3. Allan Gulker Class President 3,47 Annual Staff 47 Tawa Echo Staff l,2,4, Asst. Ed. 37 Student Council 27 Honor Society 37 Hi-Y Vice President 47 Mixed Glee l,2, 3,47 Boys' Glee l,2,3,47 Mixed Octet 2,4, Contest 47 Boys' Quartet 17 Boys' Octet 2,37 Operetta l, 2, 3, 47 One-Act Play 3, Contest 37 Class Play 3,47 Speaking Choir 17 Poetry Reading 47 Oratory Declama- tion 4, District 4, State 47 Prince of Peace 47 Scholar- ship Tests l,2,3,47 Basketball l, 2, 3, 47 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 47 Track 2,37 Football 27 Intra- murals 2,3,4. Mary Now Iackson-Liberty, Amsden, Ohio 17 Girl Reserves l: Fu- ture Housewives of America l7 Ottawa Public 2,3,4: An- nual Staff 47 Honor Society 37 Student Council President 47 Girls' Chorus l,2,3,47 Oper- etta l,2,3,47 District Chorus Festival 2,3,47 Class Play 3,47 Intramurals 3,4. Icmell Groll Salutatorian7 Class Treasurer 37 Speaking Choir l: Tawa Echo Staff 2,3,47 Honor Soci- ety 37 Annual Staff, Business Manager 47 Student Council, Vice President 3, Secretary 4: Mixed Glee l,2,3,47 Mixed Octet 2,3,47 Mixed Quartet 1,27 Operetta 2,3,47 Girls' Glee l,2,3,47 Girls' Trio 2,3: Minstrel I7 Music Clinic, District, State 2,3,47 Girls' Sextet l,2,3,47 Class Play 3.4: Cheerleader l, 2, 3: Scholar- ship Tests l,2,3: Senior Schol- arship 47 Librarian 3,47 Intra- murals 3,4. Donn McGinnis Annual Staff 47 Hi-Y, Presi- dent 47 Student Council 47 Boys' Glee l,2,3,4I Operetta l,2,3,47 Mixed Glee l,2,3,47 Mixed Octet 2,37 One-Act Play 37 Class Play 3,47 Bas- ketball l,2,3,47 Track 37 Intra- murals 2,3,4, Lydia Warkentin Bluffton High School I7 An- nual Staff 47 Tawa Echo Staff' 47 Girls' Glee l,2,3,47 Oper- etta 2,37 Minstrel 17 Mixed Chorus 47 Class Play 3,4: One-Act Play 3,4, Contest 37 Librarian 27 Intramurals 3,4. Iim'Howard Kansas City High 17 Garret High School I7 Annual Staff' 47 Glee Club 17 Class Play 3, 47 One-Act Play 3: Baseball Manager 3. Mae Beth Winkler' Valedictorian7 Class Vice President l, Secretary 2, Treasurer 47 Tawa Echo Staff 2,3,4, Ass't. Ed. 3, Editor 47 Honor Society 37 Student Council 37 Annual Staff 47 Speaking Choir li Student Council Representative 37 Accompanist l,2,3,47 Girls' Glee7 Girls' Seidel: Mixed Octet7 Operetta7 Music Clinic, District, State 2,3,47 Class Play 3,47 One-Act Play 3,4, Contest 37 Scholarship Tests l,2,3,47 Senior Scholarship 47 Intramurals 3,4. BAUUALAUBCEATE SERVICE MAY 23, 1948 Processional ........................... Harry Pierman Invocation ............ Rev. Peck Congregational Hymn Responsive Reading Choir Number Scripture ........ Rev Price Prayer .......... .... R ev Rice Choir Number Class Sermon ............ .... R ev. Willoughby Congregational Hymn Beneciiction ............ Rev. Peck Reoessional ...... Harry Pierman CUMNIENCEMENT MAY 28, l948 Processional ..... ..................... E llen Vermilya Invocation ............. .... ....... R e V. Randall Rice Congregational Song ........... Star Spangled Banner Quartet Music ............ Mary Now, Margaret Anspach, Iohn Willoughby, Allan Gulker Salutatory ..... ................... I anell Groll Solo ......... .............. G race Lighthill Duet ......... .... I anell Groll, Don McGinnis Valedictory .... ........... M ae Beth Winkler Solo ......... ............... E dward Kersh Sextet ..... ............ M ary Now, Grace Lighthill, Margaret Anspach, Lydia Warkentin, Pat Maidlow, Ianell Groll Class Address ....... .......... M r. Geo. Rilling Piano Solo ....... ' ..... ...... M ae Beth Winkler Presentation of Class .......... ....... S upt. H. O. Now Presentation of Diplomas .................... Ralph Dush Acceptance Speech ........ Allan Gulker, Class President Alma Mater ....... .......... C lass leading audience Benediction .......................... Rev. Randall Rice Class Flower: American Beauty Rose Class Motto: Before us lies the tirnberp let us build. Class Colors: Blue and White 24 JUNIUR CLASS SEATED: Ellen Vermilya, Gene Schimmoller, Paul Wilkinson, Catherine Lowden, Peggy Reed. STANDING: Margene Forney, Guy Corkwell, Miss Staufier, advisory Iack Oglesbee, Isabelle Berno Dorothy Croy. OFFICERS President .................... Paul Wilkinson Vice President . . ..... Margene Forney Secretary ......... Treasurer ....... . . S. C. Representative .... This year has been a busy one for the Iunior Class. When the school term started We had eleven pupils in the class. During the. year We lost a good classmate, Edith Watkins. Ot course we all played an active part in the initiation of the freshmen. They didn't ap- preciate it then, but they will When it comes their tum to do the initiating. And they can use some ot our tricks! Then of course came the class play, Kay Beats the Band. The night of the performance Was a sight for all Iuniors to remember. Then came the basketball season. Our class was well represented on the team by lack, Gene, Paul and Guy. We took charge of the usual number ot assemblies and chapels tone eachl and took part in the various musical activities throughout the year. Isa- . .Catherine Lowden . . . . .Ellen Vermilya . . . . . . .PeQIQY Reed belle, Guy, Margene, Catherine and Ellen took part in the one-act plays. The class also sup- ported the intramural games which are held at the close ot the regular basketball season. The boys helped in rounding out the baseball and track teams. We, ot course, contributed to the annual W. C. T. U. Banquet which is given for the luniors and Seniors. And last but by far not least was the Iunior-Senior Banquet and Prom. lt required a lot of work and time but We were well repaid in memories when it was all over. Much credit for the success of all of these activities goes to our class advisor, Miss Staut- ter, and we thank her for the help and guid- ance she has given us in the past year as We look ahead to the year to come. Westem Auto Store Compliments and Succes to the The Community Products Co. Auto Parts 6 Accessories Class of 1948 Ottawa, Ohio Ottawa, Ohio Claud L. Becker, Class of 1922 SUPHUIVIURES SEATED: Doris Ann Moore, Carolyn Frey, Sally Pie-rman, Phyllis Snyder, Evelyn Schimmoller, lanet Now. STANDING: Thelma Cox, Zelma Cox, lim Pope, Ted Stover, Sam Geisy, Dale Widmark, Advisor, Miss Ogle. OFFICERS President .................... Phyllis Snyder Vice President . .. .... Evelyn Schimmoller Secretary .................. Doris Ann Moore Treasurer . ....................... Ianet Now Student Council Representative. .Carolyn Frey The sophomore class started the year with a lot of determination to do their best. We have kept right on trying. We gained a new member near the end of the year, Pat Fawcett. Also we had a new advisor, Miss Ogle. The freshmen gave us a party at the beginning of the year and we gave one for them at the end of the school term. Ouite a few members of the class went out for the one-act plays. Two were in the contest play. , Ted Stover and Sam Geisey played on the basketball team this year, and Ianet Now was one of the cheerleaders. Ted and Sam also took an active part in the track meets. Ianet was the only member of our class to go out for Prince of Peace, and she did very well. Congratulations! We sponsored a Valentines Assembly and an Easter Chapel. Rev. W. Thomas was the speaker for our chapel. Our class had a very busy year, and we are looking forward to an even busier year as Iuniors . Herringhaus G Son Furniture-Floor Covering Frigidaire Appliances Ottawa, Ohio FBESHIVIEN CLASS SEATED: Donna Fundum, Mary lo Smith, Doris Fought, Valeda Roszman, Peggy Buckland, Mary Weisenberger, Martha Pargeon, Norma Lou Smith. STANDING: Bonnie Fenstermaker, Shirley Hinter-man, Iohn Schimmoller, Charles McClure, Ian Rose Camburn, lack Schierloh, Lowell Perkey, Carol Douglas, Ray Kohli. Sponsor: Mrs. Foster. ABSENT: Dave Core, Frank Hazelton, Betty I-lazelton. President ........ ......... D ave Core Vice President . . . . .Peggy Buckland Secretary .................. Valeda Roszman Treasurer ...................... Doris Fought S. C. Representative. .Mary Ann Weisenberger 26 The Freshmen, or greenies as we are other- wise known, started our first year of high school with twenty pupils. We sighed with relief to know that we finally had reached high school. ln October an initiation party was given for us by the upper classmen. We all had plenty of fun in spite of high heels and smeared lip- stick. We gave a Hollowe'en party for the sopho- mores in October. All the Freshmen enjoyed getting it ready and giving it. Two girls from our class are in the contest one-act play. They are Doris Fought and Mary Weisenberger. Good luck, girls! Margaret, Ian Rose, Donna, Betty, Shirley, Valeda, lack, Iohn, and Mary Io took part in the local one-act play program. Mary Weisenberger was selected from our high school to enter a beauty contest at De- fiance last fall, where she received second place. The Freshmen are all very enthusiastic about basketball. Five of our boys played on the Iunior High and Reserve basketball teams. Three of our girls were cheerleaders. Valeda Hoszman was one of our high school cheer- leadersg Shirley Hinterman and Doris Fought were two of the Iunior High cheerleaders. We gave a March of Dimes assembly, Ian- uary 29. Ian Rose wrote the play for the pro- gram. We shall now sign off until next year when we shall greet you as the Sappy Sophomores. CWe hope.l Weisenberger Builders If you want a house, we have it. Elementary '5 fw 3? YI 0 of W3 if WW' ix! 4 , 4 I 1 ,A Qifflflll, r-'0 Q, af' I sn:- I 3 J z Z Z.. 5710 EIEHTH GRADE SEATED: Ada Metcalf, Mary Lou Schwab, Catherine Raclabaugh, Billy Pope, Annbeth Somrners, Betty Frey, Dorothy Taylor. STANDING: Cina Owens, Eugene Ftiqdon, Pete Croy, Bob Millaqer, Don Newland, Alfred Tobe, Phyllis Hastings, Carol Geriq, William Ryan, Teacher: Miss Thrapp. SEVENTH GRADE SEATED: Dale Salisbury, Barbara Buckland, Don Parqeon, Terry Caniburn, Thomas Shoemaker Melvin Smith, Ir. l STANDlNG: Maxine Radabaugh, Don McClure, Louis Kibsqard, loyce Weisenberqer, Miss Thrapp Teacher, Dick Kohli, Rilla Chamberlain, Don Snyder. Compliments of The Buckeye Sugar Co. SIXTH GRADE SEATED: Howard Perky, Iohn Watkins, LaVilla McLaughlin, Karin Frey, IoAnn Parqeon, Ronnie Fessler, Sue Pierman, Wilma Giesey, Shirley Frey. STANDING: Harriett Neidert, Willis Kauffman, LeAnna Giesey, Roberl Aqner, Martha Carnahan, Ronnie Wilson, Shirley McAllister, Clarence Schwab, Joyce Gulker, Sara Ellen Moore, Lucia Wootton. Teacher: Mrs. Schaefer. FIFTH GRADE SEATED: Mary Giesey, Billy Stover, Ianei Ganqer, Phyllis Parqeon, Ioyce Blossom, Iohn Heinrich, Ioanne Brennan, Sara Wilkinson, Billy Riqdon. STANDING: Ioe Scarberry, Alphonse Slottman, Phyllis Kibsqard, Dick Canine, Grace Willoughby, Dick Dush, Selby McAllister, Barbara Hamilton, Tom Camburn, Don Cox, Lester Chamberlain. Teacher: Mrs. Schaefer. Compliments of SaIsburey's Auto Wrecking Frey's Dept. Store Ottawa, Ohio FUUHTH GRADE I Q!! SEATED' Beverly Strite, I-Iarriet Io Weaver, Thelma Metcalf, Ella Mae Cox, Dick Wood, Bobby Perky, Dickie Schwab, Iimmy Cavanauqh. STANDING, FIRST ROW: Bobby Beach, Bobbie Conine, Larry Aqner, Mary Catherine Slottrnan, Carole Fish, Bonnie Goedcle, Iimmy Klinqer, Ann Foster, Mary Ann Closson, Paul Brennan, Curtis Proffit. STANDING, SECOND ROW: Emilo Triqo, Ruth Salsburey, Donna Schwab, Iack Widmark, Sue lump, Carl Kaufman, Robert Carnahan, Donald Schwab, Teddy Oard. Teacher: Mrs. Gulker. THIRD GRADE SEATED: Ioyce Diehl, Sharon Roof, Sue Now, Rose Frick, Lois Fenstermaker, Iohann Kaufman, Karon McMoniqal, Virginia Iohnson, Marlene Wilson. STANDING: Patricia Roszman, Ioyce Kerner, Ruth Parqeon, Barbara Ward, Ierry Smith, Ierry Fenstermaker, Dick Hoffman, Philip Seitz, Shirley Klinqer, Patty Voat, Patty Rice, Carol Croy, Iill Pope. Teacher: Mrs, Koehl. ABSENT: Sharon Elston, Dick Millaqer, Ann Light. Compliments of Compliments Of Compliments of Bennetfs Grocery The Oak Restaurant Kersh Insurance Agency Groceries4Veqetables-Cold Meats Ottawa, Ohio Ottawa, Ohio Oualified Food Right Prices SEEUND SHADE 1-B SEATED: Cary Protfit, Ianet Closson, Gene Taylor, Ann Slottman, Linda Kay Butler, Linda Leo Canine, Billy Parqeon, Eddie Bracy. V STANDING, FIRST ROW: Patty Frey, Marcella Schellenberq, Lucy Goedde, Larry Hintemian, Ianice Swankhouse, Betty lane I-luqhes, Charles Daub, Sylvester Closson, Ir., Patty Diehl, Danny Chamberlain. STANDING, SECOND ROW: Anita Hitchcculc, Sandra Salisbury, Russell Aqner, Calvin Closson, Donald Miller, David Brennan, Kenneth Mclsauqhlin, Ianice Fessler. Teacher: Miss Mc'Dowell. FIRST GRADE 5, . ,fun SEATED: lean Friclc, Patty Croy, Tirnmie Brown, Marilyn Piper, Peqqy Giesy, Bohhie Kaufman, Ruth Ann Mulvloniqal, Charles Croy, Carol Ann Radahauah. STANDING, FIRST ROW: Phyllis Stover, Phillip Rirte, Kenneth Maicllow, Phyllis Rice, Paul Seitz, llerlwrt Douqlris, Marcia Closson, Ronnie Baker, Stephen Diehl, Sharon Paine, Larry Closson. STANDING, SECOND ROW: Linda Kay Frey, Homer Chamberlain, Ruth Ann Camhurn, Ioyce Hauqhn, Rick Pope, Dick Sheppard, Iulie Goedde, Donald Sternen, Betty Carnahan, David Crawfis, Iames Stover. Teacher: Miss Huber. To the Class of '487 You have a good start but don't stop now to see how far you have qoneg but keep on and see Compliments of how far you can qo. Compliments of Dr. I. H. Winkler -Eldon Powell, Class of '18 Cavuncxugh Greenhouse SUHUUL UALENDEB. SEPTEMBER 2-School Opening 12-Freshman Initiation 14-Movie pictures at gym 15-Class elections 16-Baseball at Ft. Iennings 18-Baseball, Glandorf here 20-Election of cheerleaders 23-Baseball, Miller City 26-Edition I Vol. 4 of Tawa Echo OCTOBER 1-4-Putnam County Fair 7-Baseball at Continental 9-School inspection 9-14-Six weeks tests 9-Baseball at Miller City 13-Baseball at Vaughnsville 20-Senior pictures taken 30-Edition 2 Vol. 4 of Tawa Echo 31-Teachers Institute at Toledo NOVEMBER 2-Prince of Peace Contest -Iunior Class Play -Glass Blowers at gym -Prince of Peace Contest -Armistice Day -Basketball at Vaughnsville -Basketball, Liberty, here -Basketball, Parochial, here -Basketball at Miller City -Senior Chapel -Thanksgiving vacation -Basketball at McComb DECEMBER -Pictures of Miss Frey's trip -Basketball, Hamler, here - Pictures -Basketball, Toledo Scott, here -Basketball at Continental -Basketball, Ottoville, here -Basketball at Kalida. IANUARY 2-Basketball, Vaughnsville, here 3-Basketball, Blanchard, here 9-Basketball at Col. Grove 14-Kilties Quartet at gym 15-Professional basketball game 16-Basketball, Pandora, here 20-Basketball at Ft. Iennings 23-End of First Semester 23-Basketball, Leipsic, here 30-Basketball at Blanchard FEBRUARY 5-Glandorf Basketball, here 5-Pep Session, Iuniors 13-Sophomore Assembly 14-Biology Assembly 18-Tournament, Ft. Ienning- 23-28-Brotherhood Week 24-Pictures MARCH 3-Tawa Echo 12-Music Assembly 13-Music Clinic at B. G. 17-St. Patrick's Day I9-Speech Clinic at Columbus 19-Seniors collected ads for Annual at Findlay and Lima 25-Chapel-Sophomore 25-W. C. T. U. Banquet 26-29-Easter Vacation APRIL 1-Box Social-P. T. A. 2-Mass X-Ray at Court House 8-Track-Lima 9-Sextet-Octet went to Columbus 13-One-Act Play to Carey 16-Delphos St. Iohn-track 17-Chorus Went to Ada 30-Hi-Y Variety MAY 7-Girls' Chorus to Columbus 14-Ir.-Sr. Prom 21-Sr. Class Play 23-Baccalaureate Services 25-Spring Music Festival 28-Annual Picnic 28-Commencement ACTIVITIES I. I' J , Sm W 04. -i f I .51 N Is 0 U If I 'E' I 59 X 16 STUDENT EUUNEIL SEATED: Carolyn Frey, Don McGinnis, Guy Corkwell, Ianell Groll, Mary Now, Margaret Anspach, Peggy Reed, Mary Ann Weisenberger. Advisor: Mr. Now. OFFICERS President ........................ Mary Now Vice President . . . ..... Margaret Anspach Secretary .... .......... I anell Groll Treasurer . . .... Guy Corkwell The first meeting of the Student Council was held September 8, 1947. Mr. Now explained the duties of the representatives and officers for the coming year. During the school year, 1947-48, the Student Council backed the election of cheerleaders, the beauty contest at Defiance, the professional basketball game, the initiation of the Freshmen, the school float in the fall festival, the Christmas party at school, and the basketball assembly at tournament time. Besides these things, it also started a flower fund for the school, and it is trying to raise money to buy school song books. At the regular meetings of the Council it decided such things as who was to be in charge of the concessions at various basketball games and all other special activities at the gym. COmP11!1'leH1S of Compliments of Compliments of Everett Schmenk Beclanan Iewelers Moqj: Printing Co. General Insurance 60 years in Ottawa Commercial Printing 34 Ottawa Ohio Bulova, Elgin, Hamilton, and Helbros Watches Office Supplies ANNUAL STAFF SEATED: Allan Gulker, Grace Lighthill, Edward Kersh, Ianell Groll, Margaret Anspach, Mary Now Mae Beth Winkler, Pat Maidlow. STANDlNG: Iohn Willoughby, Don McGinnis, Lydia Warlcentin, Mr. Now, Peggy Reed, Paul Wilkinson, Gene Schirnmoller, Sally Pierrnon, Peggy Buckland, lerry Salisbury, lack Nusbaum, lim Howard, Miss Frey. Editor ........... Business Manager STAFF Advertising Manager .. Circulating Manager . . . Photographer .... Dramatics Editor . . Music Editor . . . . Art Editor .... Sports Editor .... Feature Writers . .. . Margaret Anspach . . . . . . .Ianell Groll . . . .Edward Kersh .......MGTYNOW . . .Grace Lighthill . .Lydia Warkentin . . . .Don McGinnis Mae Beth Winkler . . . .lack Nusbaurn History . . . Prophecy .. Will .... Calendar .. Literary Critic . .. Advisor ............. Iunior Representative . . . .Allan Gulker . . . .Pat Maidlow . . .Ierry Salisbury ......Iirn Howard .Iohn Willoughby Miss Frey O. Now . . . .... Paul Wilkinson Gene Schimmoller Sophomore Representative .... Sally Pierman Freshman Representative .... Peggy Buckland Compliments of We wish the members of the 4-Hour Dry Cleaners CLASS OF 1948 Quick and Reliable Phone 123-R Compliments of the greatest of Success Pickhup and Delivery Hoifmcm's Meat Market Mr. and Mrs. X. Lubadie 123 Walnut Street Ottawa, Ohio Ottawa, Ohio 35 36 TAW1-l EEHU I SEATED: lanell Groll, Margaret Anspach, Peggy Reed, Mae Beth Winkler, Ellen Vermilya, Lydia Warkentin, Pat Maidlow. Mr. Purdy, Advisor. STANDING: Allan Gulker, Doris Ann Moore, Zelma Cox, Mary Ann Weisenberger, Phyllis Snyder, Ianet Now, Mary lo Smith, Carolyn Frey, Sally Pierman, Dale Widmark, Miss Prey, Advisor, Paul Wilkinson, Gene Schimmoller, Guy Corkwell. STAFF Editor in Chief ............ Mae Beth Winkler Business Manager ..... Allan Gulker Associate Editors . . . . . .Ellen Vermilya Peggy Reed Sports Editor . . . . . .Paul Wilkinson Music Editor . . . ...... Ianet Now Assistant ........ ..... Z elma Cox Dramatics Editor .............. Phyllis Snyder Society Editor ................. Sally Pierman Assistant ...... . . .Mary Ann Weisenberger Humor Editor ............. Ianell Groll Assistant ...... ....... G uy Corkwell Art Editor ..... .... C arolyn Frey Our school paper, the Tawa Echo, has played an important part in the senior's school ac- tivities. For four years we have served faith- fully on the staff. Over two-hundred copies were run off every month this year. The mailing list totaled twen- ty-five and we received approximately twenty from other schools. We did a lot of rushing around to get the paper out on time and to get our reports in. Assistant . . . ..... Dale Widmark Reporters: Senior .... .......... P at Maidlow Iunior ...... .... G ene Schimmoller Sophomore .. ........ Doris Moore Freshmen ..... ..... M ary Io Smith Gossip Writers . . . . . .Lydia Warkentin Pat Maidlow Advisors ...... ........... M iss Frey , Mr. Purdy Stencil Typists ............ Mae Beth Winkler Pat Maidlow, Ellen Vermilya, PGQQY Reed, Ianell Groll, Margaret Anspach, Lydia War- kentin was worth while. More than once this year the ink pad on the mimeographing machine flew off and ruined many of our pages, not to mention our hands and faces and clothing. We attended the journalism clinic at Bowl- ing Green and tried our best to improve our paper. The paper this year was a success. We jumped all the hurdles that stood in our way. Our thanks to everyone for their grand co- lt took a lot of hard work and time, but it really operation. Compliments of Compliments of Ray Winkler. District Agent Producers Livestock Co-operative Assn. COIHPIUIIGHTS Of Aetna Life Insurance Co. Producers Stock Yards Ottawa Canning FUCNTY Ot'awa, Ohio Ottawa, Ohio Ottawa. O1'1iO PRINCE UE PEACE SE'ATEDz Ianet Now, Shirley Hinterman, Carolyn Frey. STANDING: lan Rose Cambum, Allan Gulker, Iohn Willoughby. Sponsor: Miss Ruth Frey. This year the local Prince of Peace contest was held early in Ncvember as usual. The local contest was held at the Presbyterian Church where there were four contestants: lohn Willoughby, lan Rose Camburn, Carolyn Frey and Dorothy Newland. Iohn came out first and was entered in the county contest. Carolyn was selected to serve as alternate. The second local contest was held at the Methodist Church with three contestants: Ianet Now, Allan Gulker, and Shirley Hinterman. Ianet placed first and Allan second. This placed lanet in the county contest where she also received first place. She spoke in the district contest in the Defiance Methodist Church where she placed second and so was altemate for the state contest held in Columbus late in March. Iohn Wlllmxqhby Allan Gulker OHIO SPEECH LEAGUE ' February 28, 1948, in Central High School, Lima, Ohio, Allan Gulker and Iohn Willoughby entered the district Speech League Contest for placement in individual events. Allan brought home second honors in the oratorical dec- lamation contest with lf the Truth Were Known by Richard Wehler, He spoke against seven contestants. lohn eamed first place among these contestants speaking extemporaneously on What are the Future Prospects for Germany? These boys were participants in the s'ate meet on March l9, l948. lohn received first place honors in the state finals in poetry reading later. 37 UNE-ACT PLAY SEATED Iames Pope, Iohn Willoughby, Edward Kersh. STANDING: Doris Fought, Ianet Now, Mary Ann Weisenberger, Pat Maidlow HURRICANE HILL Scot Preston ....................... lim Pope Lem Iackson .. ........ Iohn Willougtlby Steve Hartlow .. ............ Edward Kersh Flossie lackson ...... Mary Ann Weisenberger Gail Iackson ................,.... lanet Now Ella Williams ..,............... Pat Maidlow tPlayed later by Carolyn Freyl Edith Beaman ..... Hurricane Hill is an intensely gripping and dynamic drama concerning a situation that confronts young Doctor Scott Preston, who has come to the small, isolated mining community to establish a practice. Little is known about the doctor's past, yet, for all this Flossie Iackson, wife of Lem Iackson, the mine superintendent, shows a good deal of concern when Gail, their daughter, announces that she and Doctor Preston are going to be married. Shortly, there arrives from Masonville, Sher- iff Steve Hartlow. He has reason to believe that an escaped murderer is using Hurricane Hill as a hideout. His description of the fugitive fits Doctor Preston. The sheriff leaves. Gail returns to the house accompanied by Ella Williams, who has been ailing. Ella's condition has become worse and Doctor Preston is sent for. He diagnoses the case and pronounces it smallpox. Much alarm is felt. Unless serum can be se- 38 . . . . . .Doris Fought cured from the outside the community will be wiped out. Lem and Doctor Preston have a talk. Scott admits being the man Sheriff Hartlow is after. The serum arrives. The men are summoned from the mines and inoculations begin. Pres- ently all have been inoculated except Doctor Preston himself and Lem. The supply of serum is exhausted: all that remains is that which is in the needle--one shot. Only one shot, and two more inoculations to go.- Lem and Doctor Preston. The last re- maining shot goes to Lem, who is unaware that it is the last one. Doctor Preston is stricken with smallpox and at this point Steve Hartlow, the sheriff, brings more serum. He also brings with him proof of Doctor Preston's innocence. To end things happily Doctor Preston and Gail are married. The cast for this contest play was chosen as the best actors and actresses of the four one- act plays. WWF UNE-AUT PLAYS IEANNE D'ARC Marie .................... Ianet Now Bone . . . ........ Iames Pope Granny ..... . . . Catherine Lowden Corrette ......... ........ Z elma Cox Lady Geraldine ........ Betty Hazelton Saint Ieanne . . . .... Peqqy Buckland Betty Hazelton, Zelma Cox, Ianet Now, Peggy Buckland, Iames Pope, Catherine Lowden. y THE STRONGEST Miss Stuart ........ Mae Beth Winkler Olga ................ Martha Parqeon Mary ........ Mary Ann Weisenberqer Nils Lindegard ...... Iohn Willoughby Hilda ......... . . . .Valeda Rozman George .... Iohn Schimmoller Elsa . . . ....... Doris Fought Iohn .... lack Schierloh Laura . . . . . .Donna Fundum SEATED: Valeda Roszman, Doris Fought, Mary Weisenberger, Iohn Willoughby. STANDING: Mae Beth Winkler, Donna Fundum, lack Schierloh, John Schimmoller, Martha Parqeon. Compliments of Gllboa Garage Tires, Accessories and Repairing Phone 2401 Gilboa, Ohio Best of Luck to All Grads. Compliments ot ZIEROLPS SHAW IEWELERS Clothes Men Like Lima, Ohio Findlay, Ohio Home of Keepsake Diamonds 39 UNE-ACT PLAYS THE FOUR OF US MEET AGAIN Clare Van Stone ...... Phyllis Snyder Willa Raymond .. .... Pat Maidlow Leone Allen . .r ....... Mary Io Smith Christine Cortland ...... Sally Pierman Susan ............ Shirley Hinterrnan Sara Stuart . . .... Marqene Fomey Ruth Bryant ...... lan Rose Cambum STANDING: Sally Pierman, Pat Maidlow, Shirley Hinterman, Mary Io Smith, Marqene Forney, Phyllis Snyder. STANDING: Isabelle Bemo, Carolyn Frey, Guy Corkwell. Lydia Warken- tin. Doris Moore, Eddy Kersh. SEATED: Ierry Salisbury, Ellen Vermilya, Evelyn Schimmoller. Compliments of Wise Clothing and Shoe Co. Celebrating our 50th year Golden Anniversary 40 Leading Men's Styles Since 1898 BILLY'S FIRST DATE Billy Baker ............ Edward Kersh Iudy Baker ............. Carolyn Frey Mrs. Caroline Baker ..... Isabelle Berno Iohn Baker ............ Ierry Salisbury Myrna Coakly ...... Lydia Warkentin Mrs. Coakly .... ..... 'E llen Verrnilya Barbara Britton .......... Doris Moore Mrs. Britton ...... Evelyn Schimmoller Teddie Bosewell ........ Guy Corkwell Compliments of F'1nister's Meat Market 'SENIUH CLASS PLAY SEATED: Lydia Warkentin, Mae Beth Winkler, Don McGinnis, Margaret Anspach, Allan Gulker, Pat Maidlow, Grace Lighthill. STANDING: Miss Frey, directory Jerry Salisbury, Mary Now, Ianell Groll, John Willoughby, Ed Kersh, lack Nusbaum, Iames Howard. Iames Carr ..... ......... A llan Gulker Anne, his wife ..... . . .Margaret Anspach Larry, their son ...... ........ E ddy Kersh Iody, their daughter ........ Patricia Maidlow Lori, a female hypnotist .......... Ianell Groll Marilyn Bain, a co-ed friend of Iody's T. F. Dowd, Eastern capitalist ..Don McGinnis Gertrude, his wife .......... Mae Beth Winkler Mary Lou, their highbrow daughter Warkentin Mrs. Klump, the Carrs' cook ...... Mary Now Barlow, the Carrs' butler .... Ierry Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grace Lighthill lack Decker,l dates for Iody and Marilyn Phil Dargan, amateur psychologist ................. lack Nusbaum Willoughby LesterFinch, Howard HEAD FIRST Larry's ocult-wise friend, Phil, with the best of intentions, plans to put the recalcitrant new butler into a hypnotic trance and induce him to be a good butler. The Carrs should have been mightily pleased, but weren't. For Phil, by mistake, hypnotizes Mr. Dowd, the wealthy house guest and has him going around be- lieving he'd like to serve dinner, and rejoicing in answering doorbells. The Dowd's sophisti- cated daughter, Mary Lou, thinks her dad is terribly funny in his new role, and induces Phil to convert her mother into a would-be cook. Meanwhile, Iody's friend, Marilyn, dateless ing to help out Iody, who's frantically telephon- ing prospective escorts. Then the blind date arrives and Marilyn calls him a ierk and refuses to go. Furious with Phil, the distraught Carrs hire a professional hypnotist, Lori, to undo the mis- chief. But she, too, confuses identities, and has Barlow, the real butler, thinking he's a rich in- dustrialist, and the real cook believing she's an aristocrat. All of which,leaves the Dowds still in their domestic roles. . This unhappy situation is relieved only when Phil, certain this time, who is who, in an for the dance, is magically persuaded by Phil not to want to go dancing at all. He's just try- Compliments of unequalled mass hypnotic scene to end all scenes, tums the characters right side out againl Klaus Self Service Market Millager Drugs Groceries Fresh Vegetables Walgreen Agency Frozen Foods Meat Compliments ot A complete Drug Store catering to Ottawa, Ohio I- R- B0f99lt -the needs of the Community 41 I JUNIUB CLASS PLAY SEATED: Paul Wilkinson, Ellen Vermilya, Catherine Lowden. Guy Corkwell, lack Oglesbee, Mar- gene Fomey, Dorothy Croy, Peggy Reed, Gene Schimmoller. STANDING: Edith Watkins, Isabelle Bemo. Director: Miss Stauffer, KAY BEATS THE BAND Dudley Harvard Smith ........ lack Oglesbee Steve ....................... Paul Wilkinson ludy Meredith . . . Kay Meredith . . . Lois Andrews .. Bessie Trotler . . . Tom Brenton .... Philip Hunter .... . . .Margene Forney . . . . . . .Ellen Vermilya . . .Catherine Lowden . . . . .Isabelle Bemo . . . . . . .Guy Corlcwell . . . .Gene Schimmoller Madeline Ross .... ........ P eggy Reed Miss Denny .... While Mr. and Mrs. Meredith are out of tovm, their daughters, Kay and Iudy, are left in charge of Bessie, the Meredith housekeeper. Unex- pectedly, Madeline Boss, a disturbingly attrac- tive girl, arrives for a visit. Both Kay and her churn Lois Andrews, are uneasy as to how Madeline's charms will affect their boy friends Steve and Torn. Kay, determined that the boys shall not meet Madeline, refuses to attend the concert. Lois frames the excuse, by telling Steve that Kay is to have a business interview with a certain Dud- ley Harvard Smith. Steve is openly suspicious. When Miss Denny, the high school history 42 . . . .Dorothy Croy teacher, learns that Mr. Dudley Harvard Smith is visiting Kay, she discloses the electrifying fact that he is a noted historian and has un- doubtedly arrived to award Kay a prize for her essay on Americanism. Miss Denny announces that the band will cancel their concert and will instead give a party at the Meredith home in honor of Mr. Smith. Kay wildly attempts to keep Madeline out of sight: and events seem to prove that the strange man-who now refuses to leave the house-is an escaped convict from a hospital for the in- sane-but he isn't. MIXED EHURUS SEATED: Margaret Anspach, Doris Moore, PGQCJY Reed, Grace Lighthill, Sally Pierman Zelma Cox, Valeda Roszman, Catherine Lowden, Evelyn Schimmoller. SECOND ROW: Ianet Now, Pat Maidlow, Phyllis Snyder, Lydia Warkentin, Bonnie Fensterrnaker, Shirley l-linterman, Carolyn Frey, Ellen Vermilya, Mae Beth Winkler, Doris Fought, Margene Fomey, Miss Ogle. THlFtD ROW: lsabelle Berno, Mary Ann Weisenberger, lohn Willoughby, Paul Wilkinson, Edward Kersh, Gene Schimmoller, Don McGinnis, Allan Gulker, Guy Corkwell, lanell Groll, Mary Io Smith, Rav Kohli. This has been rather a busy year in music. We started off with a bang by getting ready to give a Christmas Cantata. This Cantata was given at the Ottawa Auditorium, December 18, and was done very nicely. At this time grades l through 6 gave an op- eretta called At The Court of Santa Claus This program took a bit of time and patience from our new music director, Miss Ogle, whom we are very happy to have with us. We have a large mixed chorus this year that has been working very much on different num- bers. We have also a girls sextet and mixed octet that went to Bowling Green. Both brought home superior ratings. Printing by THE GRAY PRINTING CO. Fostoria, Ohio There were also two persons who sang solos, Edward Kersh, who received a superior rating, and Sally Pierman, who received an excellent rating. We all were very proud of these groups. Edward Kersh, the sextet, and the octet en- tered into state competition at Columbus, on April 9. We were all sure that if they would sing the way they were capable of singing they would come home from there also with superior ratings. Ask any member of the group how they came out when they met the best from all over the state. At the time of this writing we do not know. We now know: the octet rated superior, in Columbus, and the sextet, Excellent. Ed rated Excellent. Photography by STARTS STUDIO 43 BUYS EHUHUS lohn Willoughby, Paul Wilkinson, Edward Kersh, Gaylord Stover, Gene Schimrnoller, Don McGinnis, Allan Gulker, Guy Corkwell, Ray Kohli. GIRLS EHUHUS SITTING: Mae Beth Winkler, Phyllis Snyder, Pat Maidlow, Lydia Warkentin, Carolyn Frey, Shirley Hinterman, Sally Pierman, Mary Now, Peggy Buckland, Ianet Now. SECOND ROW: Doris Moore, Zelrna Cox, Margaret Anspach, Bonnie Fenstermaker, Thelma Cox, Ellen Vermilya, Doris Fought, Norma Lou Smih, Donna Fundum, Martha Parqeon, Margene Forney, Dorothy Croy, Miss Ogle. THIRD ROW: Ian Rose Camburn, Mary Io Smith, Catherine Lowden, Evelyn Schirnmoller, Mary Ann Weisenberg, Ianell Groll, Isabelle Berno, Grace Lighthill, Peggy Reed, Carol Douglas, Valeda Roszman. SPEEIAL MUSIC EHUUPS STANDING: Gene Schimmoller, Iohn Willoughby, Peggy Reed, Grace Liahthill, lanet Now, Ianell Groll, Eddy Kersh, Allan Gulker, Accompanist: Mae Beth Winkler. The Octet went to Bowl- ing Green and received superior rating. On April 9, 1948, they went to Co- lurnbus, Ohio, for State competition and rated Superior. -,.......,, - J 29 Q Q Jem... .. -..Mi 5 i Sally Plermcm Eddy 'Kenh Received an excellent rafing at Received superior rating at Bowl- Bowling Green. ing Green. Went to Columbus, The Sextet Went to Bowl- ling Green cmd received superior ratings. On April 9, 1948, they went to Co- lumbus, Ohio, for State competition and rated Excellent. Ohio, April 9, 1948, for State ccmpetition and rated Excellent. STANDING: Accompanist: Mae Beth Winkler, Sally Pierrncm, Peggy Reed, Ianet Now, Margaret Anspach, Ianell Groll, Catherine Lowden IUNIUH HIGH GIRLS GHUHUS SEATED: Betty Frey, Dorothy Taylor, Maxine Radabauqh, Rilla Chamberlain, Martha Strite, Ada Metcalf, STANDNG: Cather ne Padabauqh, Mary Schwab, Ioyce Weisenbeiqer, Ann Beth Somrners, Phyllig I-lastinqs, Carol Geriq, Cina Owens, JUNIUH HIGH BUYS GHGHUS SEATED: Dale Salisbury, Donald Parqeon, Terry Cambum, Donald McClure, Billy Pope, Donald Snyder, William Ryan. STANDING: Donald Croy, Bud Smit-h, Richfrd Ifohli, Alfred Tcbe, Donald Newland, Robert Mlllaqer, Louis Kibsqard, Tommy Schomaeker, Miss Ogle, Eugene Rigdon. HIGH SCHUUL S NAPS y6f7iZJ' X Y A KX ff fx- giix 4 'ff M A . 'Hfffnaf Vsitl .-puns:--f ' . 2914? HX .Tugiln ,XM A,L.., - . - Mu jg SJ GB if ala.- A 'L as 5 1 . V ' Q L mink , 5, I ...Q V-,M ATHLETICS ,mg rs I BASEBALL SEATED: David Core, Iohn Willoughby, Gene Schimmoller, Allan Gulker, Ierry Salisbury, Guy Corkwell, Paul Wilkinson. STANDING: Mr. Purdy, lack Schierloh, Iohn Schimmoller, Iames Pope, lack Nusbaum, Manager. The Indians had a touqh break at the start of their season, by the Wet weather. They had to cancel most ot the scheduled games. Wilkinson and Gene Schirnrnoller made up the battery With Gulker on first, Iohn Schimrnoller on second, Salisbury short stop, and Corkwell on third. The out-field was made up ot lack Schierloh, Iohn Willoughby, and Frank Hazelton. SPRING SCHEDULE April 1 ............. Columbus Grove April 8 ..... ......... L eipsic April 12 ..... . . . Pandora April 15 ..... ......... G ilboa April 19 ..... .......... G landorf April 22 ..... .... O ttawa Parochial TRACK l SEATED: Lowell Perky, Gene Schimmoller, Paul Wilkinson, lack Oqlesbee, Guy Corkwell, Iohn . Schimmoller, Iack Schierloh. STANDING: Iohn Willoughby. Coach: Mr. Purdy. We had a very successful track season this year with the return of several capable veter- ans from last year. With Weather permitting we readied the track at the fair grounds for some home meets. Included in this year's track schedule Were: April 8-Leipsic ...................... Here April 16-Delphos St. Iohn .............. Here April 20-Arnsden ........ . . . There April 23-Pandora ........ . . . There April 27-Open April 30-Devilbiss Relays .... .... T oledo May 5-County Meet ...... ...... P andora May 8-Ir. Olympics ................. Lima May l4, 15-District Meet ...... Bowling Green In the 100 and 220 yard dashes were Guy Corkwell Uuniorl and Iohn Schimmoller CFresh- manl: in the 440 yard dash Gaylord Ted Stover tSophomorel who showed great promise as a Freshman last year. In the half mile and mile runs, Iohn Willoughby CSeniorl and Sam Giesey lSophomorel stood out. Paul Wilkinson Uuniorl, Iohn Schimmoller Clfreshmanl and lack Schierloh CFreshmanl carried the local colors in the high and low hurdles. In the shot put, Gene Schimmoller Cluniorl and lack Oglesbee Uuniorl counted heavily. Paul Wilkinson and Gene Schimmoller Uuniorsl Cut quite a figure in discus throwing. Ted Stover and Gene Schimmoller entered in the broad jump and Stover and Iohn Willoughby in the high jump. All these con- ducted themselves skillfully and brought the season's events to a successful finish. Q . 1 A rpsfjk 9 Q5 o QE Fx 3 Q- i uf XJ X K1 Gene Sthimmoller ifenter 1 Q ,- x 1 xx fn 1. 'ii tl, 5 912 I , Iohn Willoughby Center S2 BASKETBALL if 4-,Z N 1 ig E f- 1 ' if wo Allan Gulker of Y of Forward 9 I I ' r ij' f' . I N1 '31 f XE Guy cork-.veu D011 MCGHFHS Co-Ccxptcxin CO'CQ'pmm Guard Guard m Mr. Purdy lo RRR :.i I in IGITY Salisbury Corkwel1's Cut Rate Wilkinson Guard Ice Creom .Candies Forward Ncxtxonolly Advertised P 1 1M d' ' C1 en e zcmes V Distributor for Wilson Sporting Goods ' .:x-:- L 1 , X I 2 S E! 5 lack kglesbee Forxkgxrd X X Edward Kersh Guard BASKETBALL FIRST NINE ON OTTAWA On Ottawa! On, Ottawa! Please pile up that score. Round the ball clear round-! Basket sure this time! Rah! Rah! Rah! On, Ottawa! On, Ottawa! Fight on for her fame. Fight, fellows, iight! And we will win this game! SENIORS Don McGinnis-This year was Mac's second year on the first five. He was a very good rebound man and served as co-captain. Mac will be missed greatly by the squad next year. Allan Gulker-Known as Ollie , he served as an all 'round, good defense man. He and his head-up playing will be missed next year. Eddy Kersh- Ed's aggressive and spirited playing was a very valuable asset on the re- serve sguad. He will be missed by the Varsity, on which he served as substitute, and the Re- serve teams this year. Ierry Salisbury-A very reliable guard, and an ever-ready substitute for the Varsity. Ierry and his fast ball handling will be a loss to the Reserve and Varsity. Iohn Willoughby- Lanky Iohn , a newcomer to the team, showed much improvement through the season. He played regular center on the Reserve Squad. IUNIORS Guy Corkwell- Corky served as co-captain on the first five this year, which made his sec- ond year on the Varsity squad. His ability to handle the ball and to make plays will be counted on very much next year. lack Oglesbee-A rough rebound man on the defensive backboard, and an excellent forward was Iumping lack . We are expecting big results with him next year. Gene Schimmoller-- Rangy Gene excelled in good, fast passing and rebounds. His height and experience will be counted on next year. Paul Wilkinson- Dead Eye , was the team's outstanding shot and he showed so great an improvement that he was moved from Reserves to Varsity toward the end of the season. We are looking forward to Paul's shooting next year. Kal RESERVES SEATED: Iohn Willoughby, Paul Wilkinson, lerry Salisbury, Iohn Schimmoller, Frank Hazelton. STANDING: Mr. Purdy, Lowell Perkey, lack Schierloh, David Core, lack Nusbaum, manager. Ottawa Public's reserve squad, hampered by lack of height and experience, lacked nothing in speed or hustle, and although they were frequently beaten, they were never a soft touch tor any of their opponents. Veterans Ed Kersh, Ierry Salisbury, and Paul Wilkinson, along with lanky Iohn Willoughby and the tive Freshman boys composed the Varsity Under- study Gang. JH. HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM SEATED: Don Newland, Lowell Perky, lack Schierloh, Frank l-Iazelton, lohn Schimmoller, Dave Core, Billy Pope. STANDlNG: Don Paraeon, Tom Schomaeker, Donnie Croy, Donald Snyder, Louis Kibsgard, Terry Camburn, Dale Salisbury. Manager: Dick Kohli. Coach: Mr. Purdy. This year's Iunior High basketball team was composed of four freshmen, and one eighth grader. lt was oo-captained by Frank Hazelton and Iohn Schim- moller. The boys had plenty of spirit and displayed a determined, aggressive brand of ball. In the tournament We met Miller City in the first round and were defeated 30-16 by the deadly long shooting of diminutive Roy Meyer. Despite the fact that most of this year's team will be on the high school reserve and varsity squad, our prospects for next year seem good. CHEERLEADERS SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Iunet Now, Ellen Vermilycl, Vcledc Roszmcm, Pat Muidlow. IUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Ann Beth Sommers, Doris Fought, Carol Geriq, Shirley Hinterman SPUIITS ACTIVITIES , Ottawa Ford Sales Ottawa, Ohio Ford Service and Parts-Cooper Tires and Restaurant McCullough General Store Cfilboa, Ohio Hoyt's Tavern Dancing-Good Food Ottawa, Ohio Hindal and Steinman Hardware-Stoves-Electric Pumps Plumbing-Frigidaire Appliances Water Well Drilling Gilboa, Ohio Bigley and Nierman, Incorporated Contractors Ottawa, Ohio Shawber Furniture Store Complete Home Furnishings Leipsic, Ohio Selected Dairy Products Company Manufacturers Compliments of Harry Neidert Ottawa, Ohio Madsen's Dairy Products 208 East Main Street Leipsic, Ohio Compliments of The Bungalow Don Cahill, Manager Peerless Hatcheries Leipsic, Ohio Compliments of First National Bank Pandora, Ohio Reserves 52,700,000 Member F. D. I. C. 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