Our Lady of Mercy High School - Mercedian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1941 volume:

Mazasafian VOLUME NUMBER FOUR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE Publtlrlled by jg: gzacfuating Cfam f 0am Jacly 0f Macy 57459;; gcgoof CINCINNATI, OHIO 3'0 more we met: our loved one, A12 mare we lrear Izer voice, 17 e Im'JJ her gracioulr pretrence, 11nd Jh'll our heart; rqfafce That affer yeam of labor, In ilze Jerw'ce of Our Lord, 5126 now e11 foyw the lmppinem Of Heaven? awn reward. ggdiaaiion Although she has been' called aulray from tHis turbulent weled, Nlother Nlary Hilda remains in spirit with each of us-a vision of calmness and poise, which she retained even to her departure. Her memories and her ideals will forever be lifelike as long as we, her friends and students, remain behind her to perpetuate them into the minds and hearts of onwcoming generations. For the immemorable personage who has moulded soft clay info Characterhfo her, who has breathed inspiration and loyalty into the souls of her fol- lowersh-to the eternal spirit of Mother Mary Hilda our small offering, this book, is most lovingly dedicated. MOST REVEREND JOHN T, MCNICHOLAS, O.P., S.T.M zirclzbtlrlwp of Cincinnati MOST REVEREND GEORGE J. REHRING, S.T.D. ziuxiliary lerhop of Cincinnati Ow: Spasfou XVe earnestly wish to thank each of our pastors for the privilege of attending Our Lady of Mercy High School. We realize that without this opportunity, many of us would be lacking the Catholic training necessary for a good Catholic citizen. Now, especially, when good citizens are socially necessary to prevent un-God-like calamities from ruining our government and society, we, the Catholic youth, understand the part we can pla;r in the Eght for peace and order. With our Catholic school train- ing, we can profess our belief in God and, by living good Catholic lives, make the entire world more conscious of the Closely threaten- ing chaos and turmoil. Without our fundamental Catholic train- ing, the future tasks relayed to us would be utterly hopeless. Since our material gratitude to our pastors would be, at best, very limited in expression, we OHer instead not only our thanks but our deep affection, loyalty and sincerity. 7015090 14 As the day of Graduation approaches we realize that our four years of study and play here at Mercy are completed. We face the newly-dawning life with a calm hope that our efforts of the future may be as well-founded and carried through as our past ones. We have written this book and now we leave it so that we may keep before our minds forever our schoolclay friends. So come with us in spirit once more, as we turn through these pages and relive the best days of our lives? leNEFVIg $.51 LHNWT , 35.33. -. ...w.-.I2u.-W:3w s. as +. ..... .. .. m, . .1 V ; .. 4mzkrwjknwdsragm . . . E: . . . , . , . ; . .. ILlla... J....1:I!31 ll?! s. $ Liwj'dica ur- The students of O. L. tn. were again privileged to have Father Herbert Klosterkemper, 0.F.4VL, as their Chaplain. He conducted the two retreats held at Ntercy this year. The first was given for the Freshman and Sophomores and took place on November 18, 19, 20. The other one was held December 4, 5, 6, for the Juniors and Seniors. Father Herbert also directed a series of religion classes for the Seniors in April. These Classes concerned marriage and were based on an encyclical 0f the late Pope Pius XI, Casti Connubii , which was issued December 51, 1930, waiting W0 zeta to tth 552250 15, As you pass from the protecting arms of your Alma Mater to the wildering spaces of life's school, in what things shall I counsel you? Obviously in many. First let me exhort you to Hprove all things; hold fast that which is good. At all times adhere to the teachings of your Mother Church. Express your loyalty to O, L. DI. by measuring up to her ideals, and by being active members of her Alumnae. In all life's devious ways hold yourself as a true Mercian in readiness for anything and everything. To effect this, make the best possible use of your God-given talents and opportunities. AS you journey through life, endeavor to realize more and more that God is personally interested in you and in all your undertakings. In the remem- brance of this heartening thought resolve to trust Him implicitly. With the dawn of each new day be determined to accept your duty as a gift of God to youeneither peering too anxiously into the future nor awaiting results too eagerly. After all, it is far wiser to do the duty of the hour than to leave success or failure to God. If failure should come, bear well in mind that you look for new heavens and a new earth. And the open sesameH to this new world? It is none other than the golden key of prayer. Every day ask yourself, How am I using the subtle power of influencing others? Try to realize that you have a circle of influence within your home, among your friends, and in your community, and that you contribute, con- structively or destructively, to the Divine Scheme of things. Finally, you must become more intensely aware of personal justice, fair playNand consideration for others. If you can get a firm hold on these things, then your emotions will blossom into acts of sweet, simple neighborliness; your integrity of Character will manifest itself in deeds of courage and love. These are the things men live by. Without them you will not prevail. With them you will make life, death. and that vast forever one grand, sweet song. SISTER MARY DE CHANTAL, R.S.M. THELMA BERLING Blithesome, kind -Iikes to cook. I ROSE BLANKEMEYER BETTY BUCKERSTETTE generous de- Feminine. sympathetic clares the flowers are her considers music her first love. MARGARET BRAUN Independent, proficient- devours books. VIRGINIA BRUSER Genuine, magneticicolv lects pennants of states as a pastime. JEANETTE BOCKERSTETTE Sweet, willing sees good in everyone. Page 11 ha. E l . i ' x z 2 I ' . 5. a -'1 l1 . J: MARIE CONNOR NL-XRTHA COOPER MARY HELEN CROWLEY GERTRUDE ECKHOFF APPPECiatiVE, PEfiring- Sparkling, Winsome g lolly, rEEll-prefers cone Competent, faithful - enjoys bicycling. always dances her cares respondence with Hawai- wants to become profi- away. ians. cient in swimming. L015 EHLERS more Fred Astaires. MARIAN FINDLEY sport. AW J kw V'J Page 12 Bonny, good humored- insists there should be Affable, quiet chooses bowling 'as her favorite J . . Co nz' Luucx' -, .w-MA'J :V Q '5, A l MARY IANE GERBUS Effervescent, unpredict- Brisk, happy JANET HAMBLIX sees the able confesses her at- poetic side oflife. traction for singers. Q; CATHERINE HERB Industrious, pleasing likes nothing better than dancing. MARY LEE HOLMES Carefree, mirthful specializes in skating. ROSEMARY HUBER Accurate, true c0llects souvenirs in her spare- time. BETTY JANE HERBERT Cordial, earnest enjoys puttering in the garden. Page 13 r? l I ' '. i E. Ix fry MARIE HURST ANNAJHAE JANSEN ALMA KEILHOLZ IUAXITA KUELENBORG Charming, SiHCEI'EA'lilEQ'S Fuif-Lwhgknonchalanti Considerate, serious Energetic, frank-hopes a good game of tennis. enjotx I collecting snap- thinks badminton should to become another Elea- 4 .shvotgof ball-players be taken up by more 1101- Holmes. ,, U9 people. j; ROSEMARY LAMPE Gentle, thoughtful amuses every one with her Candid snapshotsV VERA LENTZ Dainty, fa ir boasts of collecting match covers. THELMA LITTNER Humorous, modest in- tends to become a 500 bowler. I LORRAINE MANNES JESSIE MILAzzo Chic. dramatic never Bright, smaH -is always misses an opening game. in good humor. RUTH MILLER Blond, conscientious has a strong attachment for automobiles. RITA NEUMANN Domestic, contented works wonders with the needle. BETTY JANE MILLER Agile, gracious seems to talk to her bowling ball. Page 15 HELEN OSTERDAY Optimistic, tact ful-fi nds collecting stamps delight- ful. BETTY OVERBECK Alive, companiouableA calls for more cooperation from her bowling ball. 7 WJL: , ' lv ll ' I f 1' L '1- f; IADIE PAGANO Nleek, soothing;favors bicycles built for one. MARY PATRICIA PERRINE Coy, obliging - takes pride in collecting picture post cards. RUTH PETER I Calm; unassuming-pr$ fers to travel by bicycle. RUTH PANA Eager, vivaciOUSAtalks a good game of goli Page 16 LLL R ,7; 7A...t.-. .-- .. ANTOINETTE PETERS Rare, trustworthy thinks baseball makes the world go around. MARGARET PILLER Enthusiastic, expressive states that Reading maketh a full woman. ' . l ,1 . r , L 1,, ,1 HELEN RAPIEN Sensitive. unobtrusive- has dancing feet VIRGINIA SCHEUERLE AVHld, smiling--entertains all with her impersonan tions. LORRAINE SCHMITT Graceful, talented p0s- sesses a silvery voice. CAMILLE R1220 Dark, heartyrdreams of bowling 'em over some day. Page 17 ANN SCHMITZ ANN SCIAMANNA Artful, reliablerintends Agreeable, dependable- to become a M.D. is partial to dancing. FRANCES STOLL Ambitious, responsible- recreates at the Roller Rink. MARGARET STOUT Refined, zealous - con- siders reading the mast entertaining pastime. Page 18 ADEL STAEH LING Capable, digniEed-Can make a typewriter talk. I I SYLVlA THOMAS Entertaining. laclmdaisi- cal ! boasts that Isaac Walton has nothing on her as an angler. studious, understanding p0s5e5se5 a winning personality. ETHEL TOELKE RUBY Tonxms Friendly, jovial be1ieveS in spreading sunshine. BETTY MAE WILMES Effusive, refreshing charms all with her drab matic ability. HELEN ZOBAY Congenial. gay has discovered the lost art Embr0idering. Page 19 u T Cfcm WIT Fully realizing the nearness of Graduation and thus the end of their vivid high school careers, the Seniors 0f ,41 do reluctantly but atiiectionately endow their successors with the ensuing gifts. It is their principal wish that their friends will accept and revere these endowments with faithful memories of the present graduating class. To the Iuniors they will their honorable title of Seniors and their books, for better or for worse. T0 the Sophomores they will the strange new pleASures and privileges of being upperclassmen. To the Freshmen they will the gradually acquired high standard in dignity and poise accompanied with a zestful charm and humor, Thelma Berling wills t0 D'largaret B'launtel her intense delight in doing long shorthand exercises, and to Barbara Kottenbrook her partiality t0 nuni- forms Rose Blankerneyer wills to lean McAllister her keen Latin sense, and t0 quriel Temming her ability to keep the Senior Class-room in the pink of perfection Betty Beckerstette wills t0 Katherine Cluxton her thoughtfulness in bring- ing soap and towel every weekrcourtesy of Beckerstette, Inc, and t0 Esther Diesel her nightly habit of removing all of her jewelry before retiring. XVho says one Cannot part with jewelry? Ieanette Bockerstette wills to Martha Peter the grand and glorious trSenior feeling, and t0 Rita Osborne her bowling averageeplus 300 Points. Nlargaret Braurl Wills t0 Dorothy Stacey her knack with small Children tKnackl KnackU, and to Evelyn Tieke her curly tresses. Long may they wave! I Virginia Bruser wills to Margaret Schwein her art in approaching coin . hoardersf, and t0 Rita Smyth her ability to annoy almost everyone around l her. Shame on herl Marie Connor wills t0 Betty Lou Fisher her skillful technique at riding a bicycle, and to Mary Ellen Geiger her ability to follow when dancing.U A tone and a two and a three! h'lartha Jane Cooper wills to Ruth Kohake her ability to skate like Sonja Heniefon thin ice , and to .Mary Jane Lang her gracefulness in falling off Blerry-GO-Rounds. Gertrude Eckhoff wills to Elizabeth Feeley her iiK.P.J1 duty in Home Hygiene tcleaning thermometersl and to Angela Gruter her coveted position on the Chimes and lVIercedian as the Assistant Business Manager. Lois Ehlers wills to Marian Neumann her beautiful long cruise to the Fijii Islands, and t0 Dolores Mider four inches of her height. Marian Findley wills to Martha Humbert her punctuality in arriving fifteen minutes late for school, and to Mary Ellen Geiger her solemn disposi- tionein socialized procedure classes. LLI I l. Page 20 f; Dlary Jane Gerbus Wills to Camille D'Iilazzo her ability to giggie at the most inopportune times, and t0 Shirley B'Ieiners her Queenie hair-do. Janet Hamblin wills to Nlary Catherine Peters her long fingernails, which have a habit of piercing students' fragile arms, and to Marian Neumann her skill in Latin. Veni, Vidi, Vinci! l. Catherine Herb wills to Rita Braun her fondness for getting up early to come to school tMay Rita never have an alarm clock as tinny as hersD, and t0 Betty Bolte her love for promenading, which has dubbed her an American W'alker at heart. Betty Jane Herbert wills t0 Nlargaret Allender, red and fair, her inchna- tion to giggle without knowing what she,s giggling about, and to Ruth Brauch her ability to do setting up exercises at ten in the morning. Blary Lee Holmes wills t0 Irene Nteyer her turmoil of mind Hover the mike ewhich caused her to call the radio announcer Nlaam throughout the entire program, anti t0 Corrine Pastore her red eyes and Hthat lonesome feeling she experienced in the Senior Class Play. Juanita Kuelenborg wills t0 Cecelia Hoar her rapidity in taking short- hand notes, and to Edith Hartman her extreme timidity. Blushl Blush! Rosemary Lampe wills to Virginia Lehman her ambition to set up pins in bowling alleys and to Nlary Lionette her love for riding on the reddest of fire enginest Vera Lentz wills to Ruth Lauck her ability to coax ads from business men, and to Jean NKCAHister her great ambition to become another KICatherine Berling, Thelma Littner wills to Jane Wernke her fondness for science tVVould that she and Louis Pasteur also became kindred spiritsD, and t0 Dorothy Kemphues her ability to be convincing as one of the weird sisters in Macbeth. Lorraine Plannes wills t0 Dorothy Latham her weakness for large and expensive handbags, and to Marian Kenny her ambition to make scrapbooks of Clark Gables and Frank McCormicks. Jessie Milazzo wills to Mary McLaughlin her great speed in going to short- hand C'Flash Milazzo they call herL and to Margaret Mauntel her ability to arrive in the Cafeteria first, to secure that HPause Which refreshes? Betty Miller wills to Dolores Mider her ability to originate her own dance steps, and to Katherine VVaIters her desire to have a complete wardrobe of sport ClothESein which to swaggerU around. Ruth Miller wills to Mary Jane Lang her ability to act as a Wandering Mental Case Ufs just risecond naturett to herl and to Nlary Toll her blond hair which never seems to grow. Rita Neumann wills t0 Rita Braun her genius at designing her own ensem- bles, and to Viola Peter her desire to be another Arthur Murray.u Helen Osterday Wills t0 Nlary Ann Koch her deep love for the theater, and to Janice Kuechenmeister her position at the microphone at bingo. Betty Overbecke wills to Nlarilyn Keller her Dillinger personality ex- emplified in the Class Play, and to Susanne VVersching her love of the gm tesquel Iadie Pagano wills to Daryl Heim her magic power in threading bobbins, and t0 Lois Hahnel her love for tripping the light fantastic.H Ruth Pana wills t0 Lillian Espach her love for gay, colored sweaters, and saddles shoes, and to Mary Toll her office of Vice-Presidency of the fifty-twof, Page .91 4 AIJ-J l I. Diary Patricia Perrine wills t0 Carolyn Schum her strong attraction to irregular verbs in French. and to Marian Streicher her ultra sophistication. Ruth Peter wills to Martha Hartman her great inve for schoolvespeciaHy on Saturdays and Sundays, and to Martha Humbert her red complexion- at times. Antoinette Peter's wills to Frances hchonald her power to make thunder, and to Margaret NicNeill her German ancestors. D'largaret PiHer wills to Dorothy Latharn her 10ve for two consecutive study periods in the afternoon. and to D'Iartha Dlauntel her propensity to strike the wrong keys on the typewriter. Helen Rapien wills t0 Katherine Hoffman her facility to snore during Stud37 Bells and to Alice Hogan her seat in the bleachers at Crosley Field. Camille Rizzo wills t0 Viola Peter her eagerness to Choo-choo t0 Notre Dame, and t0 Blary Catherine Peters her variety of bows . Virginia Scheuerle wiils t0 .Harhv Louise Pulskamp her daily habit of turn- ing her ankle and of falling down, and to Lorraine Bioellman her genius at getting in trouble. Lorraine Schmitt wins to Helen Jump her daring dimple, and to Dorothy Kesse her attraction for Charles Damay and Jarvis Lorry in HTale of Two Cities? Could they be the same person? Ann Schmitz wills t0 B'Iargaret Schwein her scrupulous Care of all musical copies used in singing, and to Mary Stoehr her job of blinking, dimming. and turning off of the lights at assemblies in the auditorium. Ann Sciamanna wills to June Beck her aversion to chewing gum, with emphasis on blow gum, and t0 Betty Buck her love for uNeHie Don crea- tions. Adel Staehling wills to Mary Fox her insatiable love for study, and t0 Dorothy Fahey her calmness when she has reason to become excited. Frances Stoll wills to Blartha Niichels her propensity at making alibis, and to Nlartha Mauntel her natural tendency to fall up the Trolley bus steps. Niar'garet Stout wills to Betty Buck her Iove for Beowulf, and to Virginia Braun her classic tendencies. Sylvia Thomas wills t0 Betty Eckstein her burning future ideas to set the world on fire, and to Helen Dessauer her facility to sleep anywhere, espec- Cially in school. Ethel Toelke wills t0 Betty Klosterman her ability to just about make the Trolley bus in the morning, and t0 Klartha Knolle her scientific attitude toward life. Ruby Tomkins wills t0 Rita Mae Kieley her fondness for the educational page, and to Rose Klosterman her French temperament in English class. Betty Mae WTiImes wills to Barbara Kottenbrook her willingness to be the patient in the Home Hygiene Class, and to Ann Marie Kunz her yearning desire to be another Greta Garbo. tShe doesn,t want to be alone, howeverJ Helen Zobay wills to Helen Reinhart her fondness for being called on the carpet, and to La Verne Stricker her delight in reading books not required in English Class. Page 22 gt; gm the stats 4:08 . . . American Airlines arriving from Hollywood, calls the voice over the loud speaker at the beautiful Lunken Airport, Cincinnati's largest airdrome. The huge silver plane swooping earthward resembles the flight of an eagle. The plane finally makes a perfect three-point landing, and the passengers slowly alight As the crowd surges forward, clamoring for autographs. we suddenly recognize LORRAINE SCHMITT, Cincinnatils own gift to the Dietropolitan. F01- lnwing close behind is her social secretary, CATHERINE HERB. B'liss Schmitt, who is attempting to push her way through the large crowd. is approached by several newspaper reporters: SYLVIA THOMAS from the Times Star, GERTRUDE ECKHOFF ot' the Enquirer, and HELEN RAPIEN from the Post. Cincinnati's heroine finally pulls away from the reporters, but alas! waiting to one side is another interviewer, BETTY MLAE XVILMES, whose radio program, Arriving 0r Leavingi'n is a current success. As we observe several of the other passengers, we see. sharing honors with the prima-donna. the movie actress, BETTY JANE HERBERT, who recently won an Academy Award Oscar for her grand performance in Black Victory. Accompanying the actress is her personal make-up artist, AVIARIAN FINDLEY, and also the famous hairdresser, Ieanne Antoine tknown to her home-town friends as HELEN ZOBAXj. At the sudden roar of a motor, we turn around to see a large TWA trans- port plane from New York gliding down the first run-way. Arriving on this ' plane is the author of the current best-seller, nAbraham Lincoln, Gentleman and President. MARGARET BRAUN. We also recognize her fellow traveler, VERA LENTZ, who stirred the souls of the nation by her inspiring poem, Dim Horizon. Peering through the plane window is another acquaintance of Ours, IADIE PAGANO, the stewardess, quite proud of her uniform of trim beige. She is talking to another celebrity, ROSEMARY LAMPE, the first woman in the city to bowl 500 . This must he the day of celebrities, for aboard this same plane is the famous, geologist, THELMA LITTNER, returning from exploring the ruins of the Inca Temple of Sauth America. Now let us stroll over to the beautiful Administration Building, very recently dedicated to the people of this city. Here we are shown the famous murals which have made Lunken Airport of national renown in art circles. While talking to our guide. we suddenly realize that it is none other than Our old friend, FRANCES STOLL, who reminds us that another of our acquaintancesr ALMA KEILHOLZ, whose pleasing personality has won the admiration of all patrons, is working in. this beautiful structure. It is getting late, therefore, we must hurry, for Wliss Schmitt must get to her hotel and rest before her performance at Music Hall. Waiting in front of the Administration Building in her beautiful limousine is Mrs. de Preme,. formerly MARIE CONNOR. She is the happy mother of darling young twinsh Page 23 -lle Although we were of the opinion that the young singer would g0 im- mediately to her suite at the Netherland, surprises are always in the offing! She informs us that she intends to go on a shopping spree, with a hat as her primary interest. We protest. but in vain. After a short interval, we find Wliss Schmitt at one of the most exclusive shops in our fair city. In the AVIiSSCSJ shop, she searches for some Clever, original designs. She is approached by the floor lady, JESSIE MILAZZO, who directs her to the chief sales lady. a poised young woman, CAMILLE R1220, by name. After a dress is selected, a fitter is called. While the length is being adjusted, we recognize the charming seamstress. She is none other than ETHEL TOELKE. Now, like every young lady, Nliss Schmitt is not satisfied with one dress when she can buy more. She proceeds to the Deb Shop Here she is met by a petite young model, MARY LEE HOLMES, who is proudly displaying a BETTY lVlILLER creation Nliss lVliller, we all know, is the famous designer of the Chic dresses that every young woman loves. The saleslady in this shop is the ever tactful RUTH PANA, famous for her ability to soothe the feelings of the most irate customer. And now, Wliss Schmitt heads for a millinery shop. In the elaborately furnished salon trecently done over by the famous interior decorator, LOIS EHLERSL we are met by the designer of the popular puzzling-but-smartt, hats for women. After much consideration on the subject, a hat is chosen, much resembling iia stormy day in a Dutch tulip garden Oh! the rashness of femininity! After this crime is committed, the vocalist turns toward her hotel for some much needed rest. She is asleep for what seemed to be but a few hours when she is abruptly awakened by her maid, who informs her that it is time for her to dress for her appearance at Music Halli The tedious task of dressing is quickly accomplished, and she finds herself on the way to her performance in her beautiful car. Suddenly the star decides. however, that she would like to see her Alma Mater once more before leaving the City. As she passes the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy, she glances up at a window where she sees familiar faces. They are ANN SCIAMANNA and MARGARET STOUT, who have given up the pleasures of the world for the sublime peace known only to the religious. While pondering over these things. the car moves on, and soon their destinaw tion, Music Hall, is reached. Sitting at the ticket oftices there we see two of our former acquaintances, JUANITA KUEHLENBORG and THELMA BERLING, displaying untold charm to all the theater-goers. As we are ushered to our box by RUTH NlILLER, we see the famous physician, DR. ANN SCHMITZ, being shown to the adjacent box by ADEL STAEHLING. tThe honorary ushers in cap and gown are alumnae of Mercy Hith We noticed that one of the seats is already occupied by the prominent attorney, MARGARET FILLER. Pays 2-1 After a short interval, the house lights are dimmed, the curtain parts, and we behold MARTHA JANE COOPER, who once thrilled London audiences. Clanc- ing gracefully with a Chorus of other dancers to the sweet strains of the iVierry Widow Waltz, beautifully rendered by that talented duet, RITA NEUMANN at the piano, and MARY HELEN CROWLEY at the violin. The curtain closes with much applause. and automatically we turn to see if there are any more celebrities in the audience. We certainly are not disappointed. XVe see that renowned trio of the newspaper world, RUTH PETER, of the Womants Page, Rose BLANKEMEYER, a foreign correspondent, recently home from the war zone of Europe, and JANET HAMBLIN, the Beatrice Fairfax of the Enquirer. Once more the curtains open, and for several hours we are enchanted by the beautiful voice of Nliss Schmitt. After the performance we make our way back stage, where a sprained ankle of one of the dancers is ably taken care of by VIRGINIA BRUSER, and RUBY TOMKINS, two R.N's. In the dressing room Bliss Schmitt calmly chats with her publicity manager, JEANETTE BOCKERSTEITTE, who is partly responsible for our friendls succeSS. After hearty congratulations to the singer, we all prepare to leave for the Netherland Plaza, where a ballroom has been reserved for a celebration in honor of the vocalist. After a short ride the car comes to a halt, and bliss Schmitt's manager stops at a Horistls shop to get her a fresh corsage. Inside, he is pleasantly surprised to find that the shop is owned and man- aged by DIARIE HURST, who carries on a flourishing business with the aid of her partner, VIRGINIA SCHEUERLE. From this shop, the short distance to the hotel is covered in a few moments. Once inside the Netherland, we are cordially greeted by the maitre d, hotel, HELEN OSTERDAY, and are shown to our table by the floor manager, BETTY BOCKERSTETTE. After enjoying a delicious meal. we learn that it has been planned and supervised by the Netherlande dietician, ROSEMARY HUBER. Seated at a nearby table is LORRAINE MANNES, the great painter, discussing Modern Art with the renowned sculptress, BETTY JANE OVERBECKE. When the floor show begins, the program is introduced by that witty master of ceremonies, MARY IANE GERBUS. Throughout the evening, we hear the Charming voice of Glenn Grayis vocalist, MARY PATRICIA PERRINE, singa ing the Song that has brought great fame to Cincinnati. Speaking of that memorable tune, whom should we see but the composer herself, MISS ANTOI- NETTE PETERS, at her table. Letls give her a handl The remaining hours of the evening are spent in this ballroomi As we glance around us on this gala occasion and see the familiar faces, we recall the days ten years past, when all these girls were seniors at lVlercy. We realize that their days at O. L. M. were indeed meritorious, and we imow that their Alma iVlater will always cherish in her memory the graduates of the Class of1941. Page 2:7 .Ifl.lll. Page 26 Cfau fpfaye This year in direct contrast to the usual drama. the Seniors presented Snowhound,U a three-act comedy, and From Ten to Two, a one-act farce. iVith the one-act play employing a double cast of actresses, two performances were given, on Friday and Sunday evenings, February 14 and 16. The story of Snowhound concerned a sextet of people traveling from New York to Alontreal by bus who lost their way and become Snowbound in a mountain cabin. From Ten to Twon was the time needed to set eight people practically insane when they learned that a patient had escaped from the home for mental cases nearby. The arrival of many visitors, who acted anything but normal, complicated matters and amused the audience very much. NIUCI'I work was required back-stage to put on these plays because of the entirely different settings. This work was very ably done by the stage crew. i'The Wild Rose, an Operetta, was given Flay I4 and 18. It was a story of Rose LVICCloud who was thought to be very uncultivated and frivolous, but who, in reality, proved that she was just the opposite. The Operetta was aided greatly by the O. L. 31, orchestra. Page 27 552250,: Qiazy 1937-58 DEAR DIARY: Picture, dear Diary, a large group of terrified, awkward, stammering thirteen year elders, and you have us, seventy Freshmen in 1957i XVe'lI never forget those kind Seniors who patiently explained to us the mysteries of the vast school building. It was to them that we gave our Freshman best in that picnic at Burnet 'XVoods at the end of the year. DEAR DlARY: In this Sophomore year, the Hspirit 0f the 70 was quite alive. One thing can be said: we were endowed with much power of action. We rtenfants terriblesU had many different teachers and even classes changed around for us, reactionaries. We entered the newspaper world this year. Result: Several of the articles in The Chimes bore Sophomore names. 1959-40 DEAR DIARY: Speaking of dignified Juniors, we tried to be just that. It was rather diFFi- cult, and let it be said, abrupt tOOethis Change from rebels to sophisticated demoiselles, but there we were aping our Seniors, and whath mare, mimicking them successfully. Dlany times we stepped down from our exalted heights. however, in order to indulge in good, honest labor, so, dear diary, you couldnit exactly dub us play-girls. 1940-41 DEAR DIARY: And now weive finally met that threshhold that weH'e heard speakersttspeak of, and dear diary, confidentially, it ian such an attractive one either. It isnit as secure as it looked in our Iunior yearithatk a certainty. To think that we must leave all thiSeour school life, and many of our SChOOI-mates! Our hearts have such a deflated feeling at the thought of part- ing. Could it be that theyill never rise again? XVhy, of course they willeat the first reunion, of the Alumnae Meeting. Page 29 W Jr maruwn 5 gunioz 04 1r The great game between Junior A and Studies began in September. XVith LaVerne Stricker as Slanager, and Ruth Brauch, Lois Hahncl, and Dorothy i Stacey, as Coaches, the team played a winning game. Some outstanding plays were the selection of two team-mates as D'Tission officers, and three of them as leaders of the sorority. The winning inning occurred when with the bases filled with successful contestants in the Hobby Fair, ,Margaret Schwein hit a home run by winning the Essay Contest. The only trying inning was January exams, but our batters certainly didn't go down in one-two-three order. The entire team hopes that the Seniors always hit home runs and that they never strike out. t Left to Right, FIN! Row, Silling: Betty Klosterman. Dorothy Stacey, Virginia Braun, Ruth Branch. Irene Meyer, Dolores Mider, Cecelia Hoar, Viola Peter. Standing: Daryl Heim, Katherine Hoffman. Mary Ellen Geiger, Marian McLaughlin, Joan Rapien, Mary Louise Pulskamp, Marilyn Keiler, Muriel Temming, Rita Braun. Rose Klosterman, Helen Deidesheimer. Anna Marie Kunz, Mary Catherine Peters, La Verne Stricker. Margaret Allender, Mary Fox, Lois Hahnel. Page 30 4, AYE...IMIV.J I It A Left 10 Rt'gr'zl, FEM! Row: .Martha Humbert, Corinne Pastore, Lorraine Moellmun, Catherine ! Ciuxton, Susanne hVer-sching, Betty Bolte, Evelyn Tieke, Helen Reinhart, Nlartha Hartman. Serona' Raw: Rita Smyth, Betty Lou Fischer, Barbara Kottenbrools, Mary Ann Koch, Rita Nlae Kiely, Esther Diesel. Mary Lionette, Katherine Richardson, Mary Stoehr, Rita Holtgrewe, Shirley Nleiners, Nlartha Peter. Third Row: Marian Kenney. Helen Jump. Margaret Mauntel, Rita Osborne, Edith Hartman, Marian Neuman, Ntargaret lVICNeiIl, Domthy Fahey, Janice Kuechenmeister, Dorothy Kemphues, Mary Jane Lang. ganja: B THE PLAYERtS G UILD prawn - g The Adventures of Iunior B Directed by . . . . t .BARBARA KOTTENBROOK Characters .......... 53 jolly energetic girls Stage Manager ............. BETTY BOLTE Time. . . . . e .,. . .. t . . . . . . , t t .The present Booking Agent . . , . . . . 4 .BETTY LOU FISHER Place. . . .A classroom on the second floor of Box-Office ............. CORRINE PASTORE Our Lady of Mercy High School Act I, Scene IeThe beginning of the school year. Junior B is elevated in the world. The girls now occupy a classroom on the second floor. Act 1, Scene HeLater in the year. The class scintillates in all scholastic and social activities of the school. Junior B has a north star in Barbara Kottenbrook who shone int an essay X contest on ttPl-inting and Its Benefits to Mankind. H 1 Act I, Scene III-The end of the term. The girls are reaching the climax of the yeareGraduation. They extend to the graduating class of 1941 volumes of good wishes for immediate success on the stage of life. lll gunioz C7 Hear ye! Hear ye! The Circuit Court of Our Lady of D'lercy High School is now in session, Judge Helen Dessauer presiding. At the instruction of Chief Deputy Dorothy Latham, Ruth Lauck, court stenographer, will record all proceedings. Section C of the Junior Bureau faces the charge of not being loyal to its Fatherland. Evidence has been produced proving Section C accomplished much in a Clothes drive for the poor and in collecting stamps for charitable institutions. Both endeavors were heartily approved by O. L, 31. Clerk of Courts, Marion Streicher, reported defendants had contributed a more than reasonable amount towards the missions. After a short recess, the Judge returned a verdict of not guilty and coma mended Junior C for the enviable record it compiled during the past year; To the members of the present graduating Class, Junior C expresses the wish that they may find health, happiness, and success in whatever vocation they enter. Court dismissed. Left to Riglrl, Fil'wl Row: Lillian Espach, Marian Streicher, Katherine Wyalter, Alice Hogan, June Beck, Betty Jane Buck, Dorothy Latham, Martha Knolls. Carolyn Schum. Second Raw: Camille Nlilazzo, Dorothy Kesse, lean iVicAllister, Elizabeth Feeley, Martha B'Xauntel, Betty Eckstein, Martha Hafertepen, Virginia Lehman, Angeia Gruter, Ruth Kohake, Mary T011. Ruth Lauck, Jane XVernke, Frances AWCDonald. Page 32 . W .ALJZLqu 4. 4. gopttomo 15 C74 Silencel The walls of Room Four speakl They first announced their presence last September 9th, Oh, we remember it well. Get to work, Sopho- mores, you have a busy year ahead. The south wall quietly whispered not to be too alarmed, as the year cer- tainly would not be a case Of all work and no play. It pictured to us Our various Sophomore activities. reminding us of the Turkey Dinner and the victorious Stamp and Tinfoil Drivel Presently the side walls joined in with the ceiling, viewing our various social activities and prophesying that we would enjoy life to the fullest. They cited the Iunior-Sophomore Dance and the C. S. 31. C. Dance as examples. The amazing wonder of it all is that these walls have proved themselves golden-voiced orators. Everything they prophesied came true. Now, in the face of the facts. the walls and ceiling unite in foretelling future Senior events The Class of '41 will have an abundance Of luck and prosperity in the years to come. Left In Rigid, 1'?an Row: Freda Specliert. Dllary Ann Herbert, lVlary Gallagher, Ann Ruth Karg, Edith Branch. Diary Ann AVleilien, Margie Schroeder, Ruth Neyer, Evelyn Diede- sheimer, Betty Harris, Virginia Cooper. Semnd Row: Verna Hollander. Ann Cannon, Mary Louise Boehmzm, Edna Cunningham, Grace lVlCCarthy, Betty A. Pellman, Gloria ll'olfensperger, Helen XVeber, Lorraine Benedic, Helen Baden, Madelyn Uiemer, Henrietta Kreschler, Frances Pichichero. Third Raw: Grace Maculuso, Barbara Faris, Martha Thompson, Resemary Iungkunz, Angela Bosse, Norma OlDowd, Ruth Peddenpohl, Betty Bettner, Virginia Schaefer. Pagc 31! Left 10 Right, I'Vinrl Row: Loretta Vennemeyer, Niary Grace D'lasnn, Frances Rizzo, Eleanore Hess, Rosalyn Dattilo. Rosemary Berling. Marion Zaph, Phillis Hoffman, Rita Jane Seal, Mary C. Tierney. Second Row: Marian Thomas. lean Decker. Kathryn Reinhardt, Helen Korte, Mary A. Ruwe, loan Becker, Ruth Z02, Dolores XVinewuth, Adrian Re, Dlarian Schum. Third Row: Ruth Hartman, hielva Forstmeyer, Ruth Chandler, Rosemary Briede, Jeanette Schmidt, Flargaret Stoehr, Eileen Flynn, Esther Hartman, Elva Diesel. gopgomo 15 B XVe see before us an unusual mirrori It is reflecting all the happenings of the year, bringing back many fond memories. Very faint, though detectable, are thirty-two Sophomores gladly making their way through the portals 0f 31ercy. Leading them and guiding them as officers of the class are: Jean Decker, hiary Grace Niason, Rosalyn DatiHo, and Elva Diesel. Gradually the reflection becomes clearer, indicating that some time has passed. The girls are now deep in thought, writing essays for entrance into essay contests. Suddenly their expressions Change, their essays are forgotten, and everyone is moving. What can this mean? They are at the dance given them by the Juniors. Time is passing and reflections are becoming clearer, The scene changes from Wiercy High to Sefferino Rollerdmme. Here a number of the girls are proudly representing their school at the skating party given by Biercy. Another Change of scene! XVetre back at Nlercy, where Sophomore B is assembled to whole-heartedly express their last cooperative wish of the yeare that the Seniors will travel throughout their entire lives on the highway Of success. Page 35' Sopgomoze C It was on D'londay, September 9, that the celebrated Sophomore C foot- ball team of 1940-41 began to play ball. For nine long months they strove to overcome their opponent, Discouragement. Here are some of the highlights of the game: In the first quarter, the opponent made a spectacular pass-caused Sopho- more C to Change classrooms several timeS-and it looked as though he would gain ground. Sophomore C offered some interference, however. They pIaced a very clever b1ock, resigned themselves to the Change, and. as a result, scored six points. In the second and third quarters, they gained many yards, due to their splendid returns on the Skating Party, and the C. S. 31. C. Dance Tickets. Now for the fourth quarter: 1n the very Last minute to play, every member of the team united to complete a forward pass. They had outwitted their opponent in the finaI exams. making the score 12-0 in their favor. T0 the Senior team Who has played for the last time in Siercy Stadium, Sophomore C wishes that each member reaches whatever goal she may Choose. Leff lo Rigid, Find Row: Heien Martinelli, Shirley 1V1i11er, Diary L. Gebrum, Cathrine Braun, B'largie Laahe. Beatrice Prall, Dlary D'Eramo, Rosemary Byard, Le Verne Theobald. Second Raw: Catherine Nicholas, Bernice Huesing, Ann Cordola, Virginia Flaherty, Nlary Jane Knolle, Iris Kirchner, D'lary A. Bellman, Jamel Zenni. . Page 36 gzagmarz :74 in The good ship HFreshman . left its harbor on September 9th, to Carry its passengers to the Land of Learning, On this extensive trip the vessel docked at the ports of General Science. Latin, English, Algebra, and Religion, It was a long, hard journey for the crew. The boat was engulfed in the annual hurricane. HInitiation ; the crew was threatened on all sides by the terrible sea-monster, Examinations, and there was question for a time whether the ship could iiweathern the gale, Iune Exams. The passengers, courage in the face of these obstacles served to strengthen their forces and. under expert guidance. they soon glided into the peaceful harbor. Vacation, where everyone with a shout ofjoy descended the gangplank for their holidays. Before dropping anchor at this port, however, crew A sent oceans of best wishes to the Seniors and a fond farewell on every wave. Bon Voyage! I 7. Lcjl fa Rigid, Firm! Row: Patricia Malone, Helen Marx, La Verne XVycise, Lure: XVopperer, Lorraine Ballbach, Catherine Perrin, B'lzlrian Odenbecli, Audrey Stigler, Rosemary Glover, Norma Nagel. Second Raw: Bhu'jorie Cottman, Catherine Nluiiinger, Hilda Buckreus, Rosemary Hartman, Diary Wood, Dolores DIerliel, Anna Diae Kenning, Jeanne Simon, Carolyn Stevenson. Carol Schotte, Blarigm Kirchgessner, Blary Louise Louis, Loraine Sauter, Rita Humbert, Ruth Buck. Ruth Schiele. Third Raw: Ida Theme, JVTargaret Laehr, Alvera Luken, ixlary Lou Betzweizer, Helen Toelke, Betty Amnd, Ieanette Godfrey, Shirley Budde, Nhir-v Schmidt, Ruth Schoenbaechler, Betty Alaning, Bernice Pund, Alberta Raphael, Iaquelyn Pitz, Diary Jean Hoesl. Page 315, Left to ngltl. I'Yru'! Row: Rita Burke, Jean Foster, Helen Fisher. Rosemary Brueckner, Rose- mary Fey, Elvera Dellapost, Carrie Damico, Joan Tieke. Grace Berling, Betty Volker. Scrum! Row: Selma Dietrich, Helen Hotopp, Mary lane Braun, Ruth Ruwe, Ruth Hartmaun, Marian Rapien, Elaine Cullen, Alary Helen Cornish, Mary Iean Koeninger, Blanche Marks. Dorothy Jackson. Third Raw; Rita Rose Ricken, Allene Asbree, Frances Vaughan, Dorothy Einspanier, IWary Rita Kemper. Virginia Faeth, Nhlrgie .Vlom'oe, Rese D'hlrie Dloening, Ida tVilliams. gzszgman B The year, 1941, was one of sweet music to Freshman B. The first time that they composed melody together was when they elected as whole note, loan Tieke; as halt-note, Helen Hotopp; as quarter note, Mlary Jane Braun; and as eighth note, Rose Blarie Bloening. Initiation Dayu was played beautifully by the thirty-one notes. Their harmony was greatly commented upon. There was a Crescendo reached when the staccato note, Ida VViIIiams and the quarter note, D'Iary Jane Braun, received the title of HHnnnrable Nlention for their technique displayed in the Fire Prevention XVeek Contest. The thirty-one notes sing in unison t0 the graduates of 1941 words to this effect: Siay you always remember that HLife is a Song ! XVI: hope earnestly that its umelody lingers on forever for you. Page 39 gzaigman C Thirty-one jockeys eagerly waited for the starter to sound September 9th. This day had dawned bright and sunny and was just the day to hold a derby at DIercy Downs . W'hat a race? It was a photographic finish. The score- board showed that President , ridden by Shirley Klopp, came in first. that HVice-Presidentu with Betty Btlae Devine as jockey placed, and that HSecre- tary and rr'I'reasurer , ridden by Flargaret Lang and Atlary Jean Devine respectively showed. The Initiation Day handicap was not an easy race to judge, for all seemed to be riding Sportsmanship -the horse which led all the way around; There was the English Assembly race too, in which the jockeys were leaders of the literary chase. Colonel C expresses the anxious hope of these jockeys when he says that he wishes to the Seniors 0f ,41 all the winners possible in the future. Imj! Io Righl, Find Row: Sylvia Hardt, Shirley Klopp, Louise Kortekamp, Mary Dianyet, Pauiine Barber, Eileen Riley, Grace Stowe, Ieanette Imhot'f, Dorothy Revermun, Elrita Niaringer, Nhu'y Iane Tomkins, Second Row: Nhu'y Ann Hollstegge, Helen 1V1zu'ie Koch, Ann Stuart, Lorraine Zerges, Garnet Fruehe, Helen Tekulve, Ruth Jacobs, Patricia XVorstell, Betty Jane Buckmeier, Blary Ann Goertemoeller. Third Row: Shirley Neidhurd, Fem Hopwood, Rosemary Kohl, Mary DTargaret Wagner, Margaret Lang, Mary Jean Devine, Betty Dine Devine, Dolores Leinen. Rose Kirk. Page 40 m, h .t Iigzazy During the past year the intellectual workshop of the school was the library. Here the students assembled to reflect upon their problems, to conduct the research work required, and to pursue their own Original studies without the supervision of their teachers. The ability to find and to use books is one of the main attributes of an educated person, and many a future scholar of 31ercy got her acquaintance with books in our school library. Page 42 15 gauge gzancaig Le Cercle Francais celebrated its Anniversary this year, under the capable direction of Antoinette Peters, President; Alice Hogan. Vice-President; Mary Patricia Perrine, Secretary; and Rita Smyth, Librarian. In its monthly meetings, the literature and the arts of France are studied and discussed. The programs are always carefully studied and discussed. The programs are always Carefully worked Out and are of great interest to all. On Blarch 27, the members of Le Cercle Frangais were privileged to hear Alonsieur Franc 'rllenaud, Associate Professor of Lafayette College, who spoke On Francis Jammes et la poesie frangaise contemporaine,H at the University of Cincinnati. The zeal of the members of the Club is so great that they plan to organize to meet during vacation also. w P H.173 113 Mimion Wait NOW, with the approaching twilight falling over the school term, we review with satisfaction the results of our mission work throughout this yeah Officially beginning our work with Blission Day in mid-Septemher, the entire schOOl-bodtv celebrated by attending Dlass and subsequent lectures. Probably one of our greatest material achievements has been in the form ofstamp. tin-foil and old-clothes' drives. However. never marring the brilliance of our efforts. the material ogerings have been far surpassed by our spiritual work. Prayer and sacrifice combined has acquired lbr us the grand requisites for our firmly established Jxlission Unit. Of present interest to the Crusade Unit is the bi-annual convention to he held this year at Rochester, New York, from Iune 27 to June 29. Representa- tives from C. S, 3'1. C. Units all over the country, will attend. The conven- tion will foster discussions of activities for the next two years. Tim 1J1;',r,.jonf'nI1 Ojflbcm'jmm Id! In rfyhl are: Virginia Bruun, Secretary; Blury Catherine Peters lstandinglj Vice-President; D'lary Jane Cerbus, President; Jeanette Boclierstetfe, Treasurer. Page 44 c74mzuaf Staff Editor, Blargaret Braun I Jaracfm'e Editam Antoinette Peters B'Iat'garet Piller dm'ertzlring Jlapmgery Betty Beckerstette dJa'zlrlmnir Vera Lentz Blarilyn Keller Virginia Bruser Exchange Editor, Betty Mae Wilmes Cz'rculaliun Jfanager', Jeanette Bruckerstette dlnrllrfnnlm Khrtha Humbert Gertrude Eckhoff Reporin-J Ruth Branch Martha Cooper Virginia Braun Janet Hamblin Blary Ellen Geiger Lorraine Diannes Lois Hahnel Rita Neumann NIary C. Peters Niary Patricia Perrine Pays 45 Ii 93. U :74. ammg of mm This marks the fifteenth successful year of the Parent-Teacherjs Associa- tion at Our Lady of 31erey. When school resumed in September, the P. T. A. was ready and anxious to begin their regular meetings and to get into the full swing of their work. New members were eagerly welcomed and immediately interest in the activities of the Parent-Teacherk Association soared high. There was never a dull time for the P. T. A.! Parties, luncheons, and other events crowded their year. Flusicai programs in which Our Lady of Niercy Orchestra, the Glee Club, and also a XV. P. A. Choral Group participated, offered much entertainment for the members. Certainly this was their most exciting and active year. At the end of this year, they were already discussing plans and new ideas for the coming year. Their cooperation and the help given at various affairs of the school is truly appreciated. Scaled: Mrs. L. XVilmes, Mrs. George Holmes. Mrs. Henry Bockerstette, Nlrs. Catherine Ries. Standing: Mrs. E. Boehle, th-s. Clarence Boclierstette, Mrs. Lidwina XVuermemann. Page 46 MISS ROSELLA HONEKAMP Camnwrrfal SISTER M. DE Cl-IANTAL Principal SISTER M. ADELAIDE Librarian SISTER M. CARMELITA erigion SISTER M. CATHERINE ingliwlz, Kaila SISTER M. CELESTINE Lam: SISTER M. EDWARD J'fnglixfz, Sociology SISTER M. HELENE MR. IOHN I, FEHRING Cllor'al Director Jituic, Irmlrumcnial ant! Vocal Sofia! Similar M135 RITA RIESENBERG JIIJHIEIIMII'CJ SISTER M. IRENE Sciencz Bt-crl'agy SISTER M. Lungs Englflrh, Social Sludt'cu' SISTER M. LORENZO Rcligian SISTER M. PAUL General Scicrlm SlSTER M. URSULA JIalhcmalicw, Clzcmt'mlry SISTER M. VERONICA MISS ANNETTE HAMILTON MISS MAUREEN IANSEN Spvurl'z 1111;, Playful! Educallmz MISS MARJORIE SCHLOEMER If My! MIX, Sov fat 51 14 die..- MRS. ETHEL NETTER Harm: Ewnmm'm MISS ALICE RIESENBERG English, French, Gennan MISS FRANCES WILLIAMS Home Hygiene, Firm! din! ad... -1- ...5?...-,1 Folly Ball Tcam Gclffny Rmniyfor flit Dana Our Bowling Caplaitz-r WWF- gym 04atim'ti5z In addition to the students' interest in the health program maintained by the school, each clase had its own specific interest in gym, to which it devoted its main eHbrts. The Seniors chose bowling as their principal activity. They started the season with eight teams composed of four members each. After every seven weeks, new captains were chosen according to their averages. The season Closed with a delightful party for the members. Voiley Ball was played every week by the Juniors. This activity cul- minated in a tournament among the three Junior classes, in which all fought vigorously. The Sophomores preferred folk, square and Circle dancing. They danced their way into the Operetta, uThe Wild Rose. A director from the Cincinnati Public Recreation Commission gave the Freshman a series of golf lessons, which proved very interesting to them. All supplies, as mats, halls and clubs were furnished by the Recreation Commission. ; Mg? 11 11:2...mmu and BMW ; fulf. MM -,z ,',.W ,,.r t t. Bootegsaping Our bookkeeping class was busily engaged this year in entering debits and credits and adding up columns that ran up into the millions, XVe have rapidly progressed in bookkeeping, arithmetic, and correspondence, and now at the end of this year we are confident that our time and eft'orts have been well spent. Typing The department has made every effort to raise the standards of com- mercial education and to keep abreast of the marvelous progress in business methods. We have had splendid training in transcribing shorthand, in typing file cards, and in duplicating other business forms and transactions. O. I am. Qzagsitza Under the direction of Sister Blary Helen, RSJL. we have an orchestra personnel of Eftecn. T0 Sistefs interest and untiring efforts we owe what- ever success uur orchestra has achieved. The members individually have always had a high ideal of what they as a group have wanted to achieve, and they have correspondingly worked hard. They played very acceptably at the P, T, A. Christmas party, and their per- formance was also creditable in the Operetta, The XVild Rosef' This group boasts of a good string section and of talented Clarinet. trumpet, saxaphone, and drum players. Payg 51 Biofogy cmaf 025de The Biology and Chemistry Classes carried on very successfully this year. Plant and animal life was made intensely interesting, especially by the added monthly programs which the girls presented. Thus, in some unaccountable way, work was made to seem like play. The chemical laboratory buzzed with excitement daily. Experiments of every nature were carried on and explained. The Chemistry Classes were privileged to visit the Proctor and Gamble labora, tory this year. Prmc 53 041i anal 040mg annomiai Responding to the beckon of their artistic and domestic development, a large group of Miercians enrolled in the Art and Home Economicst Classes. The members of the Art Class made great progress, beginning with the funds: mentals of intricate design-work, and ending in making cards and posters for the Operetta. The Home Economics, Class planned and prepared food, and learned the various ways in which to serve it. The members proved their domestic ability at the luncheon given by them for the P. T. A. 93a Albiez, Mrs. Katherine Backman, Nir. A, F. Behringer, Mr. Darryl Blankemeyer Family Bockerstette, Mr. and Mrs. C. Backerstette, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruser, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. A. Crowley, Mn and Mrs. G. Eckhon, Mr. and Mrs. Ios F. Empire Battery Co. Famous Shoe Store Findley, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Friend, Compliments of a Gais, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammanns Confectionery Helmers, Mr. and Mrs. Carol J. Herbert, Mr; and Mrs. Arthur Hodgeman, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard 2910er Holmes, Wit. and Blrs. Geo. Huber Confectionery Jansen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kinross Pharmacies Kuelenborg, Mr. and Airs. Harry L. and I. Store Lampe Bros. Lampe, Sn, Nlr. and Mrs. George Lentz, Nb. and Nlrs. C. I Mannes, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Overbecke, Mr. and Mrs. L. Pana, Mr. and Mrs. 105. V. Perrine, Mrs. John Filler, Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmitz, Miss Ann Schmitz, Mr. and Mm M. Scholle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tomkins, Mr, and Mrs. John W'ellman, Rev. B. I. Page 54 Patronize 0m- ddvei'tiJeN For They Have Helped T0 Publtlrlz Our Annual YOU DEMAND IT BECAUSE IT'S GOOD Our Lady of Mercy students demand French-Bauer Ice Cream because they know that it is good. They know, moreover, that in its production every scientific care for wholesomeness, purity. and quality is exerted by Cincinnatfs oldest and finest dairy. Eat FrenCh-Bauer Ice Cream daily for health, for quick energy, and downright goodness. FRENCH-BAUER CHerry 5880 GOOD LUCK, SENIORS! THE ALUMNAE The Busse 81 Borgmann Company Compliment; FUNERAL DIRECTORS 0f CENTRAL PARIQVAY AND CLIFTON HILLS Av ENUE William C. Ulrich 1517 - 1525 FREEMAN AVENUE PArkway 4487 - 4488 CINCINNATI, O. Pagc 56 Farewell To Our Alma Mater! CLASS OF 141 Compllr'menb 01' ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH REV. GRATIAN MEYER, 0.F.M., Pastor SOUTHERN OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE Bigger and Better The Grand Pop Bottling Co. CHerry 0727 Cumplfmen Lr qf a 4157 HAMILTON AVENUE Klrby 1170 : FRIEND MODEL SHOE STORES MEN'S SHOP Cnlnplflrzenfw SIXTH AND VINE STREETS PArlux-ay 8810 FIVE FAMILY SHOE STORES of 1539 Freeman Avenue, PArkway 3566 4055 Hamilton Avenue, Klrby 9786 4627 Main Avenue, Norwood, NIElrose 9507 5654 Harrison Avenue. Cheviot, NIOntana 9805 838 Monmouth Street. Newport, Ky, HEmlock 9453 J. J. TAGGART GROCERIES Cigarettes - Bottled and Draft Beer Sandwiches 400 LOCK STREET MAiu 4070 THE OLD CATHEDRAL CONLEE DRY CLEANERS 1465 HARRISON AVENUE, WAbash 1-181 1602 FREEMAN AVENUE, PArkway 9202 Comp limen hr of Cincinnati Scientific Company BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUAWENTS The Davitt 8i Hanser Music Co. Easy Terms Private Lessons W'e d0 recording Radios - Pianos Victor - Bluebird - Decca Records Retail and Hholcu-ale 416 D'IAIN STREET BlAin 4075 Page 58 Complimenfw 0f JUNIOR C MT. CARMEL HOME 1413 FREEMAN AVENUE, CINCINNATI, 0. Room and Boardjor lVomen Conducted by The Sisters of Mercy Phone: CHerry 9055 Compliment; of St. Paul Social Hour TWELFTH AND SPRING STREETS Every Friday 8:20 Fifty Cents THE SADIE SHOP, Inc. 2155 CENTRAL AVENUE CINCINNATI, OHIO PArkway 9798 Specializing in Bridal Gowns and Veils Bridesmaids and Party Frocks Flowem Telcgmplzed Euaywhere Member F. T. D. DI EHLS FLOWER SHOP 1809 VINE STREET CENCINNATI, OHIO PArkway 4054 ENTNER OLDSMOBILE CO. Phone: KIrby 1980 4040 SPRING GROVE AVENUE CINCINNATI, OHIO The Citizens Building Association No. 2 915 CLARK STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO WASSLER S MEATS AND POULTRY FOURTEENTH AND REPUBLIC STREETS Siall 30 - Findlay Jiarkcf Hmma Phone: MAin 4197 C 0111 p Zimen if of a FRIEND HARTMAN S BAKERY 1605 WESTERN AVENUE The Fined in Cakm and Pie; CHerry 2177 NEIDHARD FUNERAL HOME MT. HEALTHY ,OHIO Succem f0 1126 Samba! FRESHMAN A Bed IF'IIJIIEJ from FRESHMAN B Happinemr to flu: Clan of '41 FRESHMAN C Goad Luck In Ute Future! SOPHOMORE A 111 a y Yo Mr Future H old Succem! SOPHOMORE B Conlplimen H of SOPHOMORE C Our Sincerewi RegardJ! JUNIOR 7A Congratu laiimw, Se :1 ionrf JUNIOR B Page 60 WapIemy 0f if,-and famously cheap, -for befrer living and for inclusfriul expansion is an assef of this area. THE CINCINNATI GAS 8: ELECTRIC CO. BEST WISHES from file PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Page 61 iii L Confmyf Wired and wireless communication have made it possible for every one in this nation to have up to the minute news of world Wide activities. In what other nation can such a thing take place? The Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company MARINELLO Complimenb' SYSTEM OF ' BEAUTY CULTURe 01 i195 We W DECOURCY CLINIC 0, M ,7. 3W cu, too, may find a place in this great Beauty l d t h i n usry per aps a verY NURRE BROS- FUNERAL DIRECTORS profitable me if you have a Marinello Certificate. Yum arr cordially invilrd lo ml! m min for rnmlpfrlc dumb. 1 NATIONAL SCHOOL o; cosmncmns CHCW 5690 I28 EAST 6!! STREET' CINCINNATI, OHIO. Page 62 SUBURBAN F 00D MARKET 1512 HARRISON AVE, CINCINNATI, O. 1V1: Deliver W'Abash 9888 WESTENDORFS 18-16 WESTWOOD AVENUE Complimentr rzf REV. F. B. SIEVE Home-Jlade Chile Specialize in Italian Spaghetti CENTER CHILE PARLOR 1903 FREEMAN AVENUE Delim'mu' DauHe Devksm Coney Islands Hamburgers WILLIAM J. LAWALL CHOICE MEATS AND POULTRY 1187 HARRISON AYE. CHerry 87-16 Camplimentr of ST. PATRICK CHURCH REV. JOSEPH EA COLLINS. Pastor Tin: Sm'l'c.r.r mm' Projzz nj SCHOOL AND CHURCH Social affairs, are entranced by serving ESKIMO PIE Or Other ice Cream Confections I. I. SCHNUDT, INC PArlcway 3244 JOS. F. PETERS GROCERIES AND QUALITY MEATS 1801 DREMAN AVENUE Krrby 4825 THE MERCEDIAN PRINTED AND BOUND by THE MOUNTEL PRESS 1006 SYCAMORE STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO Perkins 8i Geoghegan, Inc. INSURANCE THE 01ERCEDIAN I llquraied With HALFTONES AND ZINC ETCHINGS made by THE SCHULTZ GOZIGER CO. SIXTH AND SYCAMORE STREETS CINCINNATI, OHIO Page 63 Co mp 11mm Ar 5:1 ST. BONAVENTURE, P. T. A. UNITED CONFECTIONERY Vine and Daniels Streets AVon 9185 Clark and Freeman Streets PArliway 8857 1103115 .WADE CANDY Jlmiu 1 f'E-I'll Daily in our Own Candy Kft'dlvn 311:. Ice Cream 1Vholesule and Retail EWALD1S GROCERIES AND MEATS 815 STATE. AVENUE 1212 LINN STREET 1619 WESTERN AVENUE SCHUSTER,S BEAUTY SHOP Specializing .Wachine and Auzlchineless Permanents Individual Hair Sty1ing 202-1 BAYMILIJER - CORNER BANK STREET Phone: CHerry 1668 WIETEKPS PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE CHRIST HIRSCH QUALITY BAKERY 1756 QCEEX CITY AVENUE CINCINNATI, O 1111' Ordrzrzr Jppl'rc'falni WAbash 9692 WAbash 9593 1611 WESTERX AVENUE MAin 5346 Complimcnla' M. HANKS U, MILLINERY ST. HENRY CHURCH 1202 FR EEMAX A VEN x; 14: Two doors north of Clark Street Camplimcnlm 0! ST. AUGUSTINE P. T. A. SOLOMON1S DRUG STORE HARRISON AND QUEEN CITY AVENUE WAhash 9512 - 9920 PETER ORLEMANN CHOICE MEATS. SAUSAGE mun POULTRY WADE AND BAYMILLER STREETS PAH; way 8595 EDWARD SANTO 8: SON Flowers for All Occasions WE Dzll-VCI' 1409-19 KNOWLTOY STREET KIrby 3167 St. Bonaventure Bowling Alleys 1798 QUEEN CITY AVENUE Phone: 1VA1jash 2547 E. L. MERGARD Hotpoint Refrigerators G1 E. Radios - 1Vashers 4005 HERRON AVENUE Klrby 1779-1 Camplimem'a' 0f LONG 8: COMPANY SOLWAY1S FURNITURE CO. 152 WEST ELDER STREET CHerry 2850 WILLIAM A. BOYLE 8K CO. INCORPORATED PLUMBING CONTRACTORS 1538 MAIN STREET CHerry 6941 CINCINNATI, OHIO LITTLEFORD NELSON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE NEAVE BUILDING, FOURTH AT RACE CINCINNATI, OHIO EAGLE DANCE CLUB TOWER AT WASHINGTON AVENUE ST. BERNARD Dancing every Friday, Saiurday, Sunday A. B. SUDHOFF 8i SON ACADEMY DRESSMAKERS 205 WEST FOURTH STREET PArl-uvay 6524 Complimenlm 0f ST. XAVIER CHURCH Camplimanr of MOESSNER BAKERY 526 KVARNER STREET Better Built - To Save You Money Priced with the Lowest! DODGE and PLYMOUTH Cars and Trucks Before you buy be sure you see HERBERT MOTORS Direct Factory Dealcnr KIrby 5290 . I 4050 SPRING GROVE AVE. SIMOIWS FAMILY GRILL HTHISKEY - WINE - BEER GU57 SIMON, Pr-oprielor Delicious Foods WAbash 9685 1785 QUEEN CITY AVE. CINCINNATI, O. FAIRVIEW CHEN? 8394 Special Serw'ccfur Private Pm'h'mr Wholesale Retail E. MOHLENKAMP GEORGE HENGEHOLD SONS POULTRY 1668 QUEEN CITY AVENUE WAbash 9847 CINCINNATI, Omo WHOLESALE CANDY JOBBERS AVon 3245 3114 BISHOP STREET Page 65 I Sande z Qimato 711! - . NAME ADDRESS CITY Egan 'G, THELMA .............. 1906 Baymiller Street ............. Cincinnati, Ohio BLANKEMQYER, ROSE. . . . . . .....3921 1Vatterson Street. . . . . . . . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio BOCKERST'ETTJa, ETTY . . . . .. . . . .1785 Westwood Avenue. . . . .. . . . , .Cincinnati, Ohio BOCKERSTETTE, ANETTE. . . . ...4256 Dana Avenue . . . . . . . ..... . .Cincinnati, Ohio BRAUN, MARGARET A . . . .. . . A . A . .5819 Eastern Avenue . . . . . . .. . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio 1 BRUSER, VIRGINIA .............. 1727 Hanfie1c1 Street .............. Cincinnati, Ohio CONNOR, MARIE ................ 945 1Vade Street . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio COOPER, MARTHA IANE. . . . . . .. .444 Ada Street ................... Cincinnati, Ohio CROWLEY, MARY HELEN ........ 5005 Leonard Street .............. Cincinnati, Ohio ECKHOFF, GERTRUDE ............ 1656 XVestmoreland Avenue ........ Cincinnati, Ohio EHLERS, LOIS .................. 2167 Spring Grove Avenue ........ Cincinnati. Ohio FINDLEY, MARIAX .............. 6829 Grace Avenue ............... North College Hill, 0. GERBUS. MARY JANE ........... 529 Ringgold Street ............... Cincinnati. Ohio HAMBIJN, JANET. . . . . . .. A . A A . . .1738 Queen City Avenue , . . ....Cincinnati. Ohio HERB. CATHERINE .............. 7909 North Harrison Avenue ....... 1V1ount Healthy, Ohio HERBERT, BETTY IANE .......... 4021 Herron Avenue .............. Cincinnati, Ohio HOLMES, N1ARY LEE . . . . A .. . . . . .1410 Know1ton Street ............. Cincinnati, 01110 HUBER, ROSEMARY, . . . . A .. . . . . .26 1Vest Fifteenth Street .......... Cincinnati, Ohio HURST, 1V1MUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1549 Dudley Street ............... Cincinnati, Ohio IANSEN, ANNA MAE ............ 1024 Findlay Street ............... Cincinnati, Ohio KELLHOLZ, ALMA . . . . . ....... . . .2154 Baltimore Avenue. . . . . . . ....Cincinnati, Ohio KUEIJEINBORG. JUANITA .......... 4592 Hamilton Avenue ............ Cincinnati, Ohio LAMPE. ROSEMARY .............. 845 Hopkins Street. , . . .. . . . . ,. . . .Cincinnati. Ohio LENTZ. VERA. . . . , . . ,. . . . . , . ,. .1842 VVestwood Avenue. . . . .. . . . . .Cincinnati. Ohio LITTNER, THELMA .............. 1762 Pulte Street ................. Cincinnati. Ohio 1V1ANNES, LORRAINE ............. 1903 Highland Avenue ............ Cincinnati, Ohio MILAZZO, IEssu: ............... 1317 Clay Street ................. Cincinnati, Ohio MILLER, BETTY IANE. . . . . ....1750 Egmonde Street . . . . A . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio x MILLER, RUTH. . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . .1912 Baymiller, Street . . . . . . .A . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio 3 NEUMANN, RITA ................ 2154 Selim Avenue. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio OSTERDAY, HELEN . . . . . . A . . . . .1025 Findlay Street. . . . . . . . . .. . . .Cincinnati, Ohio OVERBECKE, BETTY IANE. .. . . . . .2504 Schoedinger Avenue .......... Cincinnati, Ohio PAGANO, IADIE ................. 1910 Linn Street ................. Cincinnati, Ohio PANA, RUTH . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4236 Leeper Street ................ Cincinnati, Ohio PERRINE, MARY PATRICIA ....... 653 Riddle Road ................. Cincinnati, Ohio PETER, RUTH . . . . . ... . , . . . . . . . .5640 Colerain Avenue ............. Cincinnati, Ohio PETERS, ANTOINETTE ........... 1801 Dreman Avenue ............. Cincinnati, Ohio FILLER, MARGARET ............. 1408 Chase Street ................ Cincinnati, Ohio RAPIEN, HELEN . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . .5644 Colerain Avenue ............. Cincinnati, Ohio REZZO, CAMILLE ................ 808 Bank Street .................. Cincinnati, Ohio SCHEUERLE, VIRGINIA ........... 1592 Compton Road .............. Mount Healthy, Ohio 1 SCHMITT, LORRAINE. ., . . A . A . , . , .425 Warner Street ................ Cincinnati, Ohio 1 SCHMITZ, ANN .................. 1558 Tremont Avenue. . . . . . . ,. . . .Cincinnati. Ohio 1 SCiAMANNA, ANNE. . . .......... .534 East Sixth Street. . . . . ........Cincinnati, Ohio 1 STAEHLING, ADEL ............... 1407 North Bend Road . . . . . . A ....Cincinnati, Ohio 1 STOLL, FRANCES ................ 4255 Virginia Avenue. . . . .. . . . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio STOUT, MARGARET .............. 1014 Findlay Street ............... Cincinnati. Ohio 1 THOMAS, SYLVIA ................ 1126 Vine Street ................. Cincinnati, Ohio TOELKE, ETHEL . . , . .. . . . A . . . . . .5554 Colerain Avenue ............. Cincinnati, Ohio 1 TOMKINS, RUBY ................ 1616 De Armond Avenue .......... North C011ege Hill, 0. 1 WILMES, BETTY MAE ........... 1815 Queen City Avenue. A . . ......Cincinnati, Ohio : ZOBAY, HELEN ................. 4234 Virginia Avenue. . . . .. . . . . . . .Cincinnati, Ohio Page 66 .417 1441,! 'CH 7 r .2 Page 67