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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1942 volume:

Mazaaafian VOLUME NUMBER FIVE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO Puma 1w Ufza gmduating diam; of Om .fady of dmgmy 0459;: C?anof CINCINNATI, OHIO LDwL fpcmto m REV. IOHN BERNING REV. GRATIAN MEYER, O.F.M. 5t. PiuJ Rectory St. Bormuentura Rectory REV. LOUIS F. REINHOLD REV. JOSEPH COLLINS St. Palrt'ck Reclory Sf. dugmrline Recforjj REV, HENRY SCHAFFER REV. LOUIS EVERS St. Henry Rectory 5!. Leo Reclory - REV. LEO M. SCHMITT REV. JULIAN GARRITY, SI Lz'file Flower Reclaly St. Xavier Rectory REV. F. B. SIEVE REV. CARL R. GOECKELER dau'umplion Reclmy St. Pch' in Clzat'nJ Redory REV. JOHN H. SCHWARTZ Sf. Bomface Reciory REV. JAMES HOBAN Si. Anthony Remy REV. EDWARD P. STUHLMUELLER 5L Jlary Rectory REV. 6AESAR KRONE, O.F.M. St. dnflmnlyofPadua Fairm0unQ REV. HENRY A. VOLKER St. JDJ'EPII Rectory VERY REV. MONS. C, W. KUENLE REV BERNARD I. WELLMAN Cathedral of St. JIoniczz Sf. JIargarel JIary Rectory gadiaation In this hour of need, when the Wiothers of our Country are willingly giving up their sons to fight for the cause of liberty, we, their daughters, likewise pledge to them our everlasting loyalty and service. And to iVLqry, Our Blessed iWot'her, who has watched over us these years at Mercy, we pray that she may continue to keep her loving arms about us as we face a turbulent world. So, to our Heavenly Mother, and to Our earthly Mothers, we lovingly dedicate this book. MOST REVEREND JOHN T. MCNICHOLAS, O.P., STM. drclzbz'w'lop of Cincinnati Page 4 70 150170 TC! Gone! Gone forever are the joyous days spent under the protective watch 0f dear O. L. M. We have received the benefits of a sound training fore- sightedly designed to equip us better for whatever life may hold for us. Now we must step out into a world rent asunder by those who allowed a terrible lust for power to overshadow all standards for a decent, just existence. XVe go forward, confident that God will deign to have peace and tranquillity encompass Our Land SOON. W76 pause now to reflecf 0n the four happy years just ending and to prepare this memento as a lasting register of those thoughts and deeds so indelibly impressed upon our hearts and minds, Page 5 I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house; and the place Where Thy glory dwelleth. The Chapel brings to us many tender thoughts of the beautiful and im- pressive ceremonies of the past four years. The JVXass and Communion for D'lex'cly Day, the celebration of the national Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception, the annual Carol Program, the quiet, reflective days of the Retreat, and the Seniors' last Visit tn the Chapel for Benediction on Class Night. XVe dedicate our days to Our Blessed iVlother and trust that she will accept the dedication of our lives and guide us to Heaven and Eternal Happiness. Page 6 u. agatzaai Madam One of the most important spiritual activities at JWercy is the Retreat. This year we were privileged to have as Retreat Master, Father Thomas Calkins, 0.3M. His practical and kindly words of instruc- tion will long remain etched in the memory of every B'Iercian. P 11,70 7 dgapfam XVe had the honor of having Father Herbert Klosterkemper serve again as chaplain at Our Lady of Mercy. The spiritual benefits derived from Father's celebration of the Holy Mass and from his inspiring sermons are inestimable, and we wish to thank him for acting as our spiritual guide. The Seniors are very grate- ful to Father for his series of talks to them. These lectures were based on Pope Pius XYS encyclical, Casti Connuhii. ggauffy ' SISTER MARY DE CHANTAL, R,S.M. Principal SISTER MARY ADELAIDE, R.S.M. Librarian SISTER MARY CARMELITA, R,S.M. Religion W05 WM :ISTER MARY CA HERINE, R. S. M. .Lalm, Spanwk Q';h'. H. '1'.iN'Lf:7-- ,. . SISTER MARY CELESTINE, R.S.M. Latin ' SISTER MARY EDWARD R S M. Wmemcan Hm I , Sacmlogy fw VU SISTER MARY HELENE, R,S.M. Jlulric, Iimlrumenfal and Vocal W m72ummfm SISTER MARY IRENE, R.S.M. Science- Biology SISTER MARY JOSEPH, R.S.M. Science, Jfalllemalt'w SISTER MARY PAUL, R.S.M. Social Science SISTER MARY URSULA, R. S. M. JIatlzematw F,Cl18lnlJtrJ SISTER MARY VERONICA, R.S.M, Religion MISS BERNADETTE ALLGEYER Englilrlz Mlss ROSELLA HONEKAMP Commercial MISS MAUREEN IANSEN Speech drtJ, Plzym'cal Education MISS ALICE RIESENBERG Englio'lz, French NIISS RITA RIESENBERG JIallienmtiw MR5. WILLIAM SCHMIEDEKE dri MISS MARTHA. DERICKS JVUI'JE MR. JOHN FEHRING Choral Director Page 8 ALLENDER, MARGARET Birthday: September 19 Likem: to swing and sway DiJlikN: two hour C011- BECK, JUNE Birthday: March 8 Ll'keJ: going places Didikw: street cars with BOLTE, BETTY Bt'rilzday: August 28 Likw: to be up and doing ce rtos jerks Dt'JlfkeJ: quips and cranks and wanton wiIES BRAUCH, RUTH Birthday: July 10 LikeJ: to be original Diwlt'kw: oratorical mara- thons BRAUN, RITA Bir'llirlag: December 14 Lz'kw: friendly people Dtln-likcm: cutting gibes VA BRAUN, VIRGINIA Birihday: October 19 Likm: to be a silver Collector DiJlikclr: essays written by Virginia Braun BUCK, BETTY Bir'llzday: December 6 LchJ': double features Dt'n'likex: drum majorettes CLUXTON, KATHERINE Birllm'ay: September 29 Likw: phone calls DLthcw: hot house' plants DEIDESHEIMER, HELEN Birthday: June 21 Likem: to study-nothing Dllrlikm: the Coca Cola DESSAUER, HELEX Birthday: Nhly 5 Likw: to argue with . . .7 sugar ill I l'Jflvked : Hill:blu3' music I DIESEL, ESTHER Birllzday: January 26 Likw: The sea, the sea, the open sea. Dzirh'kelr: having myself photoed ESPACH, LILLIAN Birihday: June 29 Lfkem: to work artistically with the needle Din'll'km: being without her inseparable. FAHEY, DOROTHY Birlltday: September 18 Lz'kcJ: curly, salty pretzels Diu'likw: sleep - walkers and the scenes they make FEELEY. ELI ZABETII FISHER, BETTY LOL' Bfrflzday: October 28 Likw: to hear the strings of Hilvv'lliian music Dth'likm: worms, especial- ly those partial to books Blll'Ma'ay: 31a; 24 Likw: to pack up my troubies in an old kit hag DIIJIIXTJ: gray skies 11' Fox, MARY GEIGER, MARY ELLEN GRUTER, ANGELA 1 Birlhday: June 6 Bifihday: October 10 Bfr-ilm'ay: September 30 . Likcm: aeroplanes Likew: to sleep Lt'lceJ: to hop in sweaters Diu'likw: a traffic signs Dl'xlikm: lines - and I Dt'mll'km: Crackers beCause donlt mean those found they are not pretzels on paper :1 HAFERTEPEN, MARTHA HAHNEL, L013 Birthday: August 5 Birlfm'ay: April 8 Likm: sunshine Likm: saddle oxfortis that DIMMEL' the sound of were white Honcen Dlarthie Df.l'lt'keu'.' to be left out of things I 10: HARTMANN, EDITH HARTMANN, Bl'rlfm'ay: February 20 Lt-kmr: to be a nLuckyv StrikerU at the alleys Diwlikem: straight hair that won't cooperate nine hats HOAR, CECELLA BirUrday: April 5 Likekr: DMikex : rain on six panes Ohio pitter patter of Tierneyville, MARTHA . BI'rll:day: October 50 INCH:- these daring femi- Dzlrll'km: sauerkraut HEIM, DARYL Birthday: June 5 LMN: to waltz Johann Strauss D1'.rlfke.r: all Fruits with HOFFMAN KATHERINE ' Bu'H'l'm'ay Februar'y 263, 'x fa faker people who like uhdt I 11ke Dimlikem: to be told a thing 6M; or t we HOGAN, ALICE Birlliday: February 17 Iikm: hot famales Dimlfkew: purses that are more like satchels HOLTGREWE, RITA Bl'er'ay: July 25 Liked? a vocabulary ex- tensive and expressive Dimlt'i'eo': wrong numbers on the telephone HUM BERT, MARTHA Bfrlfrday: October 15 Lilia: to sing for my breakfast, dinner and supper DLVIMTJ': poetry that must be read the second time for a thought JUMP, HELEN Birll'rday: A pril 18 LikN: mail in my mail- box Diwlfkca': surpriSES in the KELLER, MARILYN Birthday: February 26 Lt'km: to have things done the .Warilyn way shape of tests Dfmh'kca': fi ngernnil polish KEMPI-IUES, DOROTHY Bl'rillday: February 6 Lt'kux: Sundaes. especially ChOColate ones Divvl'r'kcur: Mondays KESSE, DOROTHY Birllm'ay: February 2 Likem: a jaunt 5:1 the country IJArtikch: a telephone rEng- ing constantly KIELY, RITA MAE Birthday: September 18 Liked? red sails in the surh set DlJlikcJ: after the ball is over KLOSTERMAN, BETTY Birthday: February 18 Likeo': to tell jokes IJLrlikm: persons who con- sider her jokes passt'a KLOSTERMAX. ROSE Birthday: June 21 Liked: Chocolate root beer Dfmlikcm: to retire KNOLLE, MARTHA Birthday: August 24 Liked: baseball Diwlikw: to be obliged to KOCH, MARY ANN Birllzday: Augusflg LikeJ: week-ends DiarlikeJ: to see a poor become inspired fish KUECIIENMEISTER, JANICE Bz'rh'm'ay: Flay 10 LikeJ: to be natural DIJIfkm: an; and all fads Kunz 1k KOTTENBROOK, BARBARA Bfrllrday: June 12 Likew: symphonies of color as well as of music Dixh'kcu': people with one idea KUNZ, ANNE MARIE Bt't'llra'ay: September 20 Likca': the Emerald Isle Dtlrlikclr: to see a t in LANG. MARY JANE BI'I'Ilniay: August 11 szlkfd': silvery peals of laughter D 1'.rlfkc.r : q 115 z p r0 gra ms LAUCK, RUTH Birlllday: November 13 Likcm: occasional boners Dirlt'kw: f0 muse with the peets LEMMAN, VIRGINIA Birfhdaly: Ianuary 10 Likem: l0 drive people crazy Uidikea': people who take MAUNTEL, MARGARET Birthday: November 30 Likcgr: friends galore Dtlvlt'kelr: a few pages miss- ing from an interesting book Vanilla MCALLISTER, JEAN Birthday: October 8 Likm: being a big sister to the Freshmen Dixit'lce..v: Red.-the color of course i MCDONALD. FRANCES MCLAUGHLIN, MARIAN MCNEILL, MARGARET H Birthday: July 22 Birlfm'ay: May 9 Birthday: June 10 J! Likw: pleasant memories Likw: genial atmospheres Ll-A'EJ: wee, little snow- i ' Imam: indeciphemme Dimm: the day after flakes notes MEIxERs. SHIRLEY Birllzday: .May 9 Liked: to find things worth hEr while Dia'h'kw: to be ruffled out of her composure i Df-dikcm: rapt expressions MEYER, IREXE Birthday: February 21 Likm: impossible ques- tions Dia'l'ikem: two apples a day 311131312, DOLORES MILAZZO, CAMILLE Birthday: November 50 Bt'l'illday: 1uly l Likem: the footlights LIA'N: new hair-dos DLerw: gayety-in sea- Diu'likw: Polyeyek son ite spinach fZIVO F - MOELLMAN, LORRAINE Bir'ilzday: December 21 Liked? to dance her way through life Dimh'keo': vegetable soup NEUMAXN, MAmox OSBORNE, RITA Birthday: September 29 Birthday: April 25 Likw: an all around sport Liked! Guy Lombardo's Dxlrlikea': to make merry OFChEStm by herseif Dia'likex: late-comers ' a E? w r .5; Pasroms, CORINNE PETER, MARTHA PETER, VIOLA 1 ' Bt'rlllday: February 22 Birllm'ay: April 1 Birllm'ay: August 28 ? Likcm: winning smiles Likar: to see sparks flying Likm: French jokes i Dz'u'likea': thin ice Dalrfikcm: 21 106 below zero Dl'JHkEJ: pie 1 day PETERS, MARY CATHERINE PULSKAMP. MARY LOUISE ' 1 Birllzdaly: December 10 Birllzday: February 19 Ll-kt'd'f All manikind Lt'kcm: the latest DLrlikuvr: illuminating re- Dilrlikm:mystifyingcreaks marks in walls RAPIEN, JOAX Birlfzday: August 10 DleIkeJ: big feet SCHWEIN, MARGAR ET Bt'lfll'tftlllf: June 6 Lihar: Classics Dfxfikm: persons who en- joy a lively conversat- tion REINHART, HELEN Birthday: November 27 Likcw: New York in June Lfkw: to contribute to class enthusiasm Dilrlikcnr: books that are 1:00 rare RICHARDSON, KATHERlNE Birlllday: November 14 Likm: to journey onward Dl'mh'kw: drab April she we 1's SMTTH, RITA Birlltday: November 7 LEIGH: rosebungwithout thorns Dzlrlfkctr: giggles STACEY, DOROTHY Birthday: June 28 Likeu': little fluffy dogs Dimlfkw: persons who in- terfere with her work STOEIIR, MARY Birthday: January 25 Likw: animated conversa- tions Dixlikcm: a dreamy Stoehf' STREICHER, MARION Bz'rflm'ay: Flay 7 Likew: out of town tele- phone calls Diriikem: a steamefs fog horn STRICKER, LAV 151th TEMMING, MURIEL Birilzday: October 5 Likw: to be a Vivid raconteur DiJlikem: stiff blouses Efrll'ldny: February 7 Likew: those Kentucky hills Didikw: to interrupt classes TIEKE, EVELYN TOLL, MARY Birllm'ay: June 5 LikeJ: to think in flashes Diwlikew: the color of cop- per Likew: tuvpe-writer WERNER, JANE Birthday: June 7 Lt'kcx: bright lights Dl'Jlfkclr: to be beaten in tit. tat, toe Birthday: March 25 to tinker at the DllrlM'cx: jit te r-bug feet KVALTER, KATHERINE Birthday: November 24 Likcx: to see a setting sun over distant hills Dimlilczm: splashing water XVERSCHING, SL'SAXNE Bir'llzzz'aly: July 9 Like.:'.' Clear sailing DiJUkar: Hnot's dim MK I, Margaret Allender, will to Dorothy Leinen my deep piercing sorrow over the sudden death of the devoted pig of George Casper Tierney. I, June Beck, will to Frances Rizzo my strong attraction for absence slips. I, Betty Bolte, will to Helen Weber spotless saddles-the shoes every one loves to touch! I, Ruth Branch, will to Nlary Louise Boehman my inzibility to digest half- baked jokes. . 1, Rita Braun, will to Angela Bosse my Lupe personality, black pig tails, and ever-ready yawn and all! 1, Virginia Braun, Will to Anna Cannon my appreciation for band leaders and, of course, their Music. I, Betty Buck, will to Anne Schwartz my intense love for Beowulf, that handsome, virile Gable son of Egtheow. 1, Katherine Cluxton, will to Jean Decker my scholarlyu interest in Emilie Loring,s novels. 1, Helen Deidesheimer, will to Ruth Zoz my striking capacity as the bowling stenographer. y 1, Helen Dessauer, will to Ann Cordola my itmachinistic art to swerve, gracefully on the wrong side of the road 1, Esther Diesel, will to Rosaline Dattilo my partiality for Anchors and AnChOr-men. I, Lillian Espach, will to Evelyn Deidesheimer my dream of becoming a feminine Adrian. 1, Dorothy Fahey, will to Dorothy Dreyer my long fire-CI'aCker finger- nails. I, Elizabeth Feeley, will to Barbara Faris my tendency to wear rainbow blouses when white ones are expected. 1, Betty Lou Fisher, will to Mary Ann Meinken my poor little cold feet on sub-zero mornings, especially my two big toesl T, Mary Fox, will to Mary Gallagher my perfect attendance record. I, iVlary Ellen Geiger, will to lean Schwartz my flat feet and missing molars. tDeferment from the armyl. I, Angela Gruter, will to Betty Harris my art in breaking combs in perfect halves. I, Nlartha Hafertepen, will to Helen Savage my knack in following both French I and II classes. I, Lois Hahnel, will to Verna Hollander my late tonsillectomy. I, Edith Hartmann, will to Lorraine Benedic my diet of three sandwiches, five cakes, and ice cream. I, B'lartha Hartmann. will to LaVerne Theobald my forlorn looking, rejected typing letters. I, Daryl Heim, will to Frances Pichichero my love to make unidentified, mysterious calls on the ting-a-linger.u Page 24 I, Cecelia Hoar, will to Rosemary Iungkunz my love for food, more food and still more food. I, Katherine Hoffman, will to Iris Kirschner my Royal place in the typing room. L Alice Hogan, will to Rosemary Berling my bicycle, minus the tires. I, Rita Holtgrewe, will to Henrietta Krischler my desire to aloha a Hawaiian in the pineapple country. 1, Martha Humbert, will to Dorothy Miller my infatuation for handsome John Brook. I, Helen Jump, will to Florence Bowles my beautiful melodious sounding nickname of Butch. I, Marilyn Keller, will to Eleanor Hess my dearest, funniest companion, George. I, Dorothy Kemphues, will to Ruth Neyer my ability to recover immediately from fierce encounters. I, Dorothy Kesse, will to Madelyn Niemer my love for reading good books. tAny relation to books I am now paging as supplementary reading for English is purely co-incidentalj I, Rita Mae Kiely, will to Elva Diesel my beautiful flaxen blonde wig. I, Betty Klosterman, will to Edythe Branch 3. central American ffAngelfi 1, Rose Klosterman, will to Catherine Nicholas my deep admiration f0: Mrs. Shakespeare's little William. I, Nlartha Knolle, will to Adrienne Re my genius in being able to worry over nothing. I, Mary Ann Koch, will to Ruth Chandler my amiability in accepting the sweet. lovely nickname of Chick. I, Barbara Kottenbrook, will to Virginia Schaefer Count Gigi de Iorno, tthe fakerD I, Janice Kuechenmeister, will to Margie Schroeder my exquisite, golden coiHure. And to Marian Zapf my spotlightii dimple, I, Anne Marie Kunz, will to Joan Becker my 000m toomphy as a l'TalenteerYi 1, .Mary Jane Lang, will to Rosemary Byard my private diaryu on the cover of my loose leaf binder. I, Ruth Lauck, will to Rosemary Briede my flexibility and relaxation in falling down the school steps. I, Virginia Lehman, will to Lucille Demmien my facility in falling down the bowling alley. I, Alargaret Mauntel, will to Mary D'Eramo my strong desire to catch that 12 pound bass at Putmann's Lake. 1, Jean McAllister, will to Eileen Flynn my cafeteria chair, which is absent four days of the week. 1, Frances McDonald, will to Betty Ann Pellman my extreme delight in eating potato chips in Tierneyvilleis Community House. I, Marian McLaughlin, will to Alberta Gramke my unusual punctuality and attendancemwhen eat or drink is mentioned. I, Margaret McNeill, will to Phyllis Hoffman my Men ancestors. I, Shirley Meiners, will to Margaret Stoehr my fondness for my dear Irish Grandma, Magdelina Hasenfratz and for that matter, all the little Hasen- fratzers, too. Page 25 I, Irene lVleyer, will to Esther Hartmann all the might of which little persons are supposed to be composed I Dolores Mider, will to Loretta Vennemeyer my great love for Mr. Fred R. Gamble. I, Camille Milazzo, will to Ruth Hartmann my reserved seat in the social room lwhich I never getj I, Lorraine Moellman, will to Audrey Virgin my slow and quiet disposition in Class. 1, Marion Neumann, will to Mary Ann Herbert my trusty, little pencil which revealed the bowling averages of the girls every week. 1, Rita Osborne, will to Nlary lane Knolle the headaches that my listless hair causes me I, Corinne Pastore, Will to Grace B'lcCarthy my ability to tlparlezvous in the Talenteer's play, oui? I, Miartha Peter, will to Virginia Flaherty my speed in going to Classesi I, Viola Peter, will to Kathryn Reinhardt my desire to aid in a hlack-out better by being a brunette. I, Mary Catherine Peters, will to Beatrice Prall my roomy desk, which is always neatness personified. I, Diary Louise Pulskamp, will to Helen Korte my ability to fall at the car conductorls feet I,,Ioan Rapien, will to Nlartha Thompson all the jokes I told that no one laughed at. 1, Helen Reinhart, will to Delores luVeinewuth my purse with the unlimited coins, 1, Katherine Richardson, will to Helen Baden my weaknesses for miniature suitcases where others prefer hand-hags. I, Nlargaret Schwein, will to Jeanette Schmidt my personal library with the llrare encyclopedia. I, Rita Smyth, will to Freda Speckert my knack of finding trouble and stepping into it. 1, Dorothy Stacey, will to Gloria VVOlfensperger my uncontrollable Stacey grin. I, Miary Stoehr, will to Virginia Cooper my love for Chili. I, lVlarion Streicher, will to Patricia O'Brien my alarm clock that fails to ring on time in the morning. I, LaVerne Stricken will to Melva Forstmeyer my love of snapshots, perferably those taken of me. 'I, Muriel Temming, will to Anna Ruth Karg my diet book and calorie chart. I, Evelyn Tieke, will to Marion Schum my ability to ansxxer two phones at one time. .. I, Mary Toll, will to Rita lane Seal 3 dozen Toll-house cookies: per- sonally baked by Miss Wlary. 1, Katherine XValter, will to Marian Thomas my skill in catching Ducks, and to Jamel Zenni my ready answers tout of schooD. 1, Jane VVernke, Will to Nlary Catherine Tierney my preference for Charlie McCarthy's and Mr. Tommyls. I, Susanne XVersching, will to Mary Ann Ruwe my shrieking delight in reading Hmurder thrillers. Page 35 c740tion! gamma! Iiggtzf The Pi Alpha Phi is gathered at its Alma IWater. This internationally famous class 0f 42 has come from all parts of the globe to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the sorority. The members have been told that a surprise is in store for them and they are anxiously awaiting its disclosure. Suddenly, the lights are dimmed, the curtain parts, and a Mercian 0f '52 appears and announces that some very unique scenes are about to be shown. The camera is focused on the screen, and the first reel unfolds: REEL I Scene 1: RECEIPT OF A TELEGRAM. Tears of joy fill iWary Catherine Peters' eyes as she reads the telegram announcing that she is the lucky winner of the Baby Naming Contest, sponsored by the nWhiter, Brighter, Cleaner, Righter Cleanser Co, She gave the baby pictured on the Cleanser Can, a name well-known to all the Mercians szlZe George Casper Tierney. An extract from the telegram reads as follows: The reward for your splendid taste is a trip around the world With two companions.H Scene 2: PREPARATIONS FOR THE TRIP. Mary Catherine and her two co-workers from the 'leetropolitan Insurance C0., Dorothy Stacey and Diargaret Allender, are hurrying t0 the fashion show at Niadame Helen Dessauerls Dress Shoppe to select their wardrobes for the journey. The first model, June Beck, displays a stunning dinner gown of Biarquisette. LaVerne Stricker appears looking very lovely in a Chic red wool suit. She is followed by Martha Hafertepen, who is modeling the ideal play- suit. Scene 5: AT THE TERMINAL. This scene takes place at the Cincinnati Union Terminal where the three are getting ready to board the New York Central. While they are waiting for the train to leave the city, they purchase some magazines from Margaret BicNeill who has Charge of the News Stand here. iSccne 4: OUR HAPPY TRIO ARRIVES IN NEW YORK. They are directed to an exclusive hotel under the capable management of Elizabeth Feeley. At the desk sits Helen Deidesheimer and Katherine Cluxton, two hotel secretaries. 6cene 5: AN EVENING IN NEW YORIL Since the boat is not scheduled to leave until the next morning, they will spend an evening in the well-known Broadway Theatre, which is showing a Page 27 hit of the season, written by Margaret Schwein and starring Mary Fox. As they arrive at the theatre, they are ushered to their seats by Lillian Espach. On the program are other familiar names: Directress-Angela Gruter; Make- up ArtisteMary Ellen Geiger; Costume DesignereRuth Brauch. . Scene 6: THE FOLLOWING MORNING. The gay three are taken to the Pier in a taxi, driven by Katherine Honman. After boarding the ship, they glance at the passenger list on Which they find: Betty Klosterman, M.D., and Dorothy Fahey, R.N. Four days elapse before the next scene takes place. Scene 7: ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD SHIP. The Steward announces that a recreation exhibition will be given on the play deck. They attend it and are greatly surprised to see so many familiar faces. When the swimming star emerges from the water, they recognize Edith Hartmann. The tennis star is none other than Cecelia Hoar and the bowling Champ, Marion Neumann. Scene 8: GUESTS OF HONOR. They are the Captaids guests of honor for dinner. When his wife appears, they are amazed to see she is Martha Hartmann. After dinner, they are escorted into the ball room, where they dance to the lovely music of Betty Bolteis nationally known alI-girl orchestra in which Alice Hogan is featured as drum- mer, Martha KnoIIe as clarinetist, and Iane Wernke as saxaphonist. The featured soloist for the evening is Rose Klosterman. Scene 9: THE THRILL OF MEETING A NAVY SHIP ON THE OCEAN. They discover that on the ship are three Mercians serving as Navy Nurses. They are Rita Smyth, Margaret Mauntel, nurses, and Marilyn Keller, dietician. REEL 11 Scene 1: THE SHIP Is DOCKING AT LONDON. The girls are going on shore to spend an amusing evening. They attend the Opera in which the feminine lead is played by Diartha Humbert Other promi- nent roles are portrayed by Rita Mae Kiely and iviary Ann Koch. Scene 2: A MIDNIGHT CRUISE ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. They board a plane and are greeted by Dorothy Kemphues, the stewardess, who pleasantly surprises them when she tells them that Mary Toll is the pilot. Scene 3: THEIR ARRIVAL IN PARIS. They are interviewed by IWary Louise Pulskamp and Nlarian D'IcLaughlin, reporters for the La Presse. Page 28 Scene 4: PREPARATIONS FOR LODGING. Preparations are made to remain at the Chateau Laurier for the rest of the week. This day they visit the Louvre, the chief art gallery in Paris. They study the work of the great artists, Barbara Kottenbrook and Mary Stoehr, in detail. Scene 5: A VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS. The interesting sights of the University are being pointed out by Janice Kuechenmeister, the guide. They learn that Camille Miiazzo is Teacher of Greek here, and that Mary Jane Lang is a French teacher, While Viola Peter is teaching World History at the University. Scene 6: DINNER AT THE RITZ. They are served by Dorothy Kesse, and, looking over the Menu, they note that Rita Holtgrewe is the dietician of the Hotel. Scene 7: MEETING OF ANNE MARIE KUNz. Anne Marie Kunz, now French interpreter for a wealthy family, is seated at a table in the corner with her escort, an officer in the French army. REEL III Scene I: THEIR STOP AT GENEVA. They arrive just in time for the ice carnival, one of the outstanding displays of talent. The featured figure-skater is Evelyn Tieke, Scene 2: THEIR ARRIVAL AT ROME. Here they visit the Vatican Library. They meet Lorraine Moellman who is a Librarian there. In the Legal Section of the Library they chance to meet Helen Reinhart, who is a lawyer for an international company. Scene 5: FROM ROME THEY JOURNEY TO CAIRO. They are visiting the Museum of Egyptian antiquities and are fortunate in being able to witness the unveiling of a famous statue, sculptured by Katherine Walter. The mistress of ceremonies is Marion Streicher. Scene 4: THEY HEAD FOR CAPE TOWN. On the outskirts of Cape Town, they attend Mass at a Mission settlement founded by two missionary nuns, Betty Lou Fisher and Betty Buck. While talking to these nuns, the girls learn that their chief work is to civilize and educate the natives. Scene 5; THEIR STAY AT HAWAII. Daryl Heim, their guide, directs them to the annual Pineapple Festival in which they witness the choosing of the Pineapple Queen, Rita Braun. Page 29 Scene 6: AGAIN ON THE BOAT. After spending several days on the island, we see them on the boat returning to America, REEL IV Scene 1: THEY EMBARK AT SAN FRANCISCO. They make an appointment at Ruth Lauclfs Beauty Salon. They are given facials by Rita Osborne and maniCures by Jean McAllister. Scene 2: THEIR FIRST IMPRESSION OF HOLLYWOOD. They attend a Premiere at the grand opening of the Castle of Dreams Theatre, owned by Katherine Richardson. The two leading parts are played by Dolores Mider and Susanne VVersching. Corinne Pastore and Irene Nteyer make a Charming dance team, and D'Tartha Peter offers several beautiful vocal selections. An added attraction is the internationally famous juggler, Virginia Lehman. Scene 3: A VISIT TO A BROADCASTING STUDIO. They go to a large studio and find that Lois Hahnel is the announcer for many of the advertisements on the various programs. Scene 4: HOMECOMING AT CINCINNATI. Our happy trio again arrive at the Cincinnati Union Terminal. AS they step off the train, Shirley Meiners presents a bouquet in the name of the flower shoppe where she works. Their pictures are taken for the society page of the Cincinnati Enquirer by Frances McDonald. Scene 5: THEY ATTEND THE MILITARY WEDDING OF ONE OF THEIR CLASSMATES AT ST. MONICAE CATHEDRAL. As the strains of Here Comes the Bride Hoat through the Church, Helen Iumpjs little daughter comes up the aisle strewing flowers, She is followed by Joan Rapien and IVIuriel Temming, bridesmaids, and Esther Diesel, Maid of Honor. All eyes focus on the beautiful bride,Virginia Braun, gracefully walking up the aisle beside her father. He gives her away to her husband-to-be, and they proceed to the altar. As Virginia's soft, but confident voice answers, I do, the lights of the Mercy auditorium go on, the giris look at each other, and if one can interpret looks correctly. they seem to tell each other how grateful they feel that they are such an intimate, pleasant group and such an integral part of that Alma Mater, the thoughts of which they all cherish so deeply in their hearts. BETTY HARRIS. '43. MARY ANN HERBERT, '43. GRACE MCCARTHY, 513. Page 30 C74 550115 0451150113 of His 75 Unit I: PRIMITIVE MAN. Chapter IeThe hundred or more Freshmen who entered Mercy during that eventful year of 1938 were indeed a replica of primitive man in his wildest state. They did everything Freshmen are expected to do: went to the wrong classes, lost their way, couldn't find the library, and failed to recognize their upper-classmen when they met in the halls. Chapter II-They were at once divided into three groups, two classes located on the second floor, and the other in Room 16. The Freshmen took part in every activity, such as: stamp drives tFreshmen C won the coveted pennanti, candy sales, school assemblies, essay contests, etc. Chapter III-During the course of the year the Freshmen classes partici- pated in the operetta, The Toymaker. and the Latin play, Patricia. The year was brought to a Close with an outdoor party given for the Senior Class of '58. Unit 11: THE DAWN or CIVILIZATION. Chapter I-It was during this time, that primitive man began to see the light. The former Freshmen, now Sophomores, were being civilized! The dominant feeling was one of pride and superiority, and they could look with sad little smiles at the new Freshmen. Chapter IIiHistory repeated itself as usual, and they were again divided into three separate classes. As Sophomores, they were faced with their first important decision, whether to study Biology or Modern History. But the Choice was eventually made, and the rest of the year passed smoothly, ending with a tea dance given by the Sophomores for the Graduates Page 32 Unit III: THE MIDDLE AGES. Chapter IeTheir feeling as upper-Classmen was one of hopeful expectancy. They awaited the activities, joys and pleasures of a happy year, Chapter HiFirst on the calendar was the organization of the Junior Sorority, Pi Alpha Phi ; pins were finally received and worn with much pride. The Juniors were proud of the ribbons they carried Off in the Hobby Fair, and lauded Margaret Schwein, Barbara Kottenbrook, and Diary Fox, who won prizes in essay contests. It was Mary Catherine Peters who repre- sented Our Lady of Mercy in the C. S. 1W. C. OratoricaI Contest, while Niary Fox, Virginia Braun, and Barbara Kottenbrook represented the school in the Iunior Speakers, Bureau of the Community Chest. Lois Hahnel also won a prize for oratory in the Speech Festival at Mt. St. Ioseph-on-the-Ohio. Chapter III-Memorable dates were the Junior Sorority Dance, and the Senior-Iunior Banquet. Unit IV: THESE MODERN TIMES. Chapter IeOh! What a glorious feeling to be Seniorsl Spirits were not even dampened when the Senior Class had to be divided-an unheard of occurrence in the history of Mercy. Chapter IIwThe first important thing to happen was the arrival of class rings, proudly displayed by the 75. Class offxcers were Chosen: President, Mary Catherine Peters; Vice-President, Wlary Ellen Geiger; Secretary, Lois Hahnel; Treasurer, Virginia Braun. The two Senior officers of the C. 5. W1. C. were Rita Braun, President, and Betty Bolte, Treasurer. It was during this age that a new Club was formed- The Talenteers. Devoted exclusively to the speech arts, this group produced uLocal Color, Ltd.,,, a comedy in three acts, which was sponsored by the Page 53 Senior Class. Besides an entertainment for the P. T. A. depicting the different phases of Drama, and an assembly program for Book Week, an Artistic Tea was given for the new members. The C. S. M. C. Oratorical Contest, as usual, brought about much interest. Five Seniors participated: Wlargaret Schwein, Lois Hahnel, Shirley Meiners, Irene IWeyer, and Mary Fox. During Girls, Week there were quite a few ribbons carried off at the Hobby Fair by the Seniors. Among the winners were Nlary Ellen Geiger and Ruth Branch. Barbara Kottenbrook represented Mercy at radio station VVSAI during Girlst Week also. Speaking of radio, the Senior and Junior singing group was privileged to broadcast a half-hour program of Choral Music to the people of Central and South America, This was made possible through the Sponsorship of the C. S. M. C. via Radio station VVLVVO, and was directed by Professor John Fehring. Chapter HIhThere are many dates to remember from this UnitmOctober 25, Nlission Day; December 11, Feast of Biother NiCAuley; January 6, The Sorority Dance; February 8-9, Talenteers' Play; February 9-11, Retreat; February 11, Alumnae Valentine Party; February 14, Senior Class Prom; April 8, Iunior-Senior Dance; Why 17, Little Women ; May 28, Class Night; Flay 31, Iunior-Senior Prom; June 5, Graduation. Page 3-1 Lej! In High!- FI'I'JI Raw: Beatrice Frau, Rosemary Jungkunz, Anna Ruth Karg, Dlelva Forstmeyer. Frances Pichichero, JWary Ann Herbert, Freda Speckerh Esther Hartman, and Diary Catherine Tierney. Second Row: La Verne Theobald, Grace IMCCzu'fhy, Ann Schwartz. Henrietta Krischler, Angela Bosse, Helen XVeber, Dolores Weinewuth, Jeanette Schmidt, Madelyn Neimer, Mary lane Knolle, Alberta Gramke, Iris Kirchner, Virginia Schaefer, Helen Baden, and Rosemary Berling. leird Raw: Dlargie Schroeder, Dorothy Dryer. Nlary DJEramo, Margaret Stoehr, Jamel Zenni, Virginia Flaherty. Ann Cordola, Adriane Re, and Loretta Vcnnemeyer. gunioz 045525013 PATIENTs-Iuniors. OCCUPATIONS-Zealous studenfs. SYMPTOMSiBad case of studying. UNDER CARE OF-Dlary Ann IWeinken, .M.D., Helen Baden, NLD., Ann Cordola, R.N., and Elva Diesel, R.N. ASSISTANTS Virginia Cooper, Audrey Virgin, Betty Harris, and Rosaline Datillo. HISTORY: Enferea' September 8, 1941. Dark Dayw-Started immediately to work on Latin, Chemistry, Nlathe- matics, Shorthand. and Spanish. Page 36 Lgff la Rz'gltli Firm! Row: Eleanor Hess, Elva Diesel, Ruth Chandler, Verna Hollander, Marion Zzlph, Nlartha Thompson, Rosaline Dattilo, Audrey Virgin, and Evelyn Deidesheimer. Second Raw: Frances Rizzo, Dorothy Leinen, Niary Louise Boehman, JWarian Thomas, Ruth Zoz, Helen Korte, Barbara Faris, Anna Cannon, Kathryn Reinhardt, Lucille Demmien, Eileen Flynn, Lorraine Benedic, Betty Ann Penman, Dlarian Schum, Jean Decker, and Edythe Brauch. TIH'I'd Raw: Rita Jane Seal, Gloria VVolfensperger, Helen Savage, AViary Ann Meinlien, Ruth Nefer, Phyllis Hoffman, Diary Gallagher, Ruth Hartmann, Florence Bowies, Catherine Nicholas, and Resemary Byard. Cnlrflr-Came through mid-year exams with flying colors. Llylller Dalwttaj Organized sorority, Pi Kappa Epsilon? under direction of Alberta Gramke, Florence Bowles, Betty Pellman, and Lucille Demmien. tm Gave a dance in honor of Sophomores, A great deal of talent was displayed by the selected entertainment committee. tQ Sponsored a skating party to raise funds for the Iunior-Senior Prom. This party was a great success. tdt Gave an assembly program on December 11 for the entire student body in honor of Mother NIcAuley, Foundress 0f the Sisters of B'Iercy. t0 Virginia Cooper was chosen to represent Our Lady of Blemy in the Hnals 0f the Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Catholic Studentst Mission Crusade. t0 Held a delightful Iunior-Senior Prom. LEFT THE PREmSEStJune 5, 19-12. XVORDS ON PARTINGiHXVC hope that the graduates of '42 will always remain in the very pink of condition and have all the happiness possible.U Page 5 7 p a ,1 THRI FT COMMITTEE DEFENSE STAMPS ljafh, 38 gjatzio tic :74Qtim'ti51 In the hope of co-operating with the defense program, a thrift committee was organized, with the purpose of avoiding waste of all kinds. Student speakers, appointed by the committee, have pro- moted these phases of activity throughout the school: the collection Of Old silk stockings, valuable to the government in making parachutes, the accumulation of tooth-paste tubes, tin foil, and other vital scrap material and paper. Of equal importance to our country was the weekly purchase of war savings stamps by the entire student body. Judging from the totals received, the students realized the immediate need of our country for this money, and welcomed the thought of invest- ing in shares of freedom. During the second semester. the usual course in First Aid was taught to the Seniors. Page 39 Find Row: Rosemary Hartmann, Shirley Klopp, Alberta Raphael, Betty Volker, Selma Dietrich. Semnd Row: Shirley Hessler, Jean Foster, iVlary W'ood, Ida Theme. Ruth Buck, Tlu'rd Raw: Ruth Jacobs, Mary L. Louis, Mary FlanyetLMargaret Laehr, Rita Humbert, Allene Asbree. agoflgomo'za 04 Shirley Klopp, Ida Thome, Ruth Buck, and Betty Volker were appointed Nlajor General Commandant, Brigadier General, Nlajor General, and Lieutenant Colonel respectively by the governing body of Sophomore A. At the call to arms for the Turkey Dinner, the Bazaar, and the Ticket Sale, every girl answered willingly. The first bomb exploded at January Exams, but the excitement, high tension and danger, quickly passed. Diary Wood made a direct hit in receiving a prize for her cake in the GirYs Hobby Fair. Our battalion showed a deflnite bend toward Biology. We value our acquisitinn of the knowledge about various plants and animals highly. Never did we think the lowly amusing grasshopper would provide the subject matter of an interesting and consuming study. In our camp we arranged many attrac- tive displays of biological specimense Sophomore A wishes every member of the graduating class the best of luck in whatever she sets out to do and hopes that she may encounter success- fully every bomb that might block her path, from the hall of Montezuman t0 the shores of Tripoli. Page 40 Left 10 Rr'ighl'Fit-J'l Row: Fern Hopwood, Marian Odenbeck, Mary Lou Betzweiser, Helen Flam, Ruth Ruwe, Dorothy Jackson, and Helen Hotopp. Scannd Raw: Ruth Schoenbackler, Marion Kirchgessner, Dolores Merkel, Heunne Simon, Mary Jane Tomkins, Dolores Leinen, and Betty Jane Buckmcier. Third Rom: Helen Toelke, Mary Elizabeth W'ugner, Diary Rita Kemper, Audrey Stigler, Hilda Buckrues, Ruth Schiele, and Ruth Hartman. Standing: Ruth Keller, Rosemary K0111, Rita Rose Ricken, Helen Tekulve, Lum Wopperer, Mildred Brieten- stein, Dorothy Einspanier, Nlarian Rapien, Ann Stuart, Nlary Schmidt, Grace Stowe, Eileen Riley, Rose Kirk, Carol Coop, Anna .Vhle Kenning, Dorothy Revermun, and Carolyn Steveson. gopgonw '15 B Helen Hotopp, Pilot Anna Mae Kenning, Co-Pilot Audrey Stigler. .Vmuiqalor Carolyn Stevenson, Radt'o-man With these officers and the other thirty-six members of the Air Corps, the flying fortress, Sophomore B, was well defended. We went into a power dive, Exams, but pulled out of it and passed the storm Clouds beautifully. Landing on the island. Retreat, to refuel, we took Off with new vigor to continue on our way toward Victorious achievements hVith the idea of doing their part for national defense, many members of this fortress became zealous members of the Biercian Knitting Club; others prepared bandages for the Red Cross, and still others helped to conserve all kinds of waste material, Sophomore B writes this message in the sky to the graduates: Smooth Hying from now on, Seniors. Don,t let anything overpmver you. ItrlfJC 1U Left in Rl'glzl-I'Vrzrl Row: Patricia Worstell, Ida Williams, Catherine Perrine, Resemary Fey. Helen Fischer, Elaine Cullen, and AMHry Jean Koeninger Second Row: Jeannette Godfrey, Alvera Luken. .Margm'et lVXary W'agner, Lorraine Balback, Rita Burke. Wlary Jane Braun, and Mary Jean HoesL Third Raw: Mary Jean Dex'ine, Betty LWae Devine, Shirley Budde, Marjorie Cottman, Mary Ann Hollstege, Louise Kortekamp, and Catherine Mullinger. Fourfll Row: Diary Ann Goertemoeiler, Loraine Sauter, Bernice Pund, Mary Ellen OJCOHnor, Virginia Faeth, Nlarjie Monroe, Helen Marie Koch, and Grace Berling. gopgomoze C Anchors Away! The Coast Guard Station of Sophomore C began its struggle in September, 1941. Its officers were Mary Jane Braun, Captain; Nlary Ellen O'Connor, Cammandant; Frances Vaughn, Lieutenant; and Rose IWarie iV'loening, Keeper. The coast guards set sail on the Annual Turkeysr Dinner tickets, the C. S. M. C. Dance tickets, the Annual raffle, and the Mission Banks, and coasted to honors with them. A national gale was weathered in defense efforts by buying defense stamps, collecting waste paper, and by various other useful activities. The station embarked on the pulsating studies in Geometry with vim and vigor. Its display of original Geometrical designs was very unique. The Guards found themselves wanting to pursue their new discoveries to their fullest extent. T0 the Seniors of 1942, Sophomore C wishes oceans of happiness and success in the future. Page 43 FUTURE TENNIS CHAMPIONS BOWLING 'EM OVER VOLLEY-BALL CAPTAINS Oqufstia c74atim'tis5, In line with our countryk great stress upon im- proving and maintaining the health of the nation, an even greater importance was given to gym activities this year. The Freshman Classes were appreciative of the opportunity given to them to learn the rudiments of a perfect tennis game. They studied not only its rules and regulations, but the part this form of exercise plays in keeping the body fit. Volley-ball is alwaysa major athletic activity at Mercy. An evidence of its importance in the athletic curriculum was the purchase of new gym suits and equipment. The main gymnastic interest of the Seniors was bowling. The Senior bowling season began on the first day Of National Bowling Wreck, with the begin- ners learning the basic rules, and the veteran bowlers brushing up on the fine points. Page 45 Lift 10 Riglztelt'fnrl Row: Elizabeth Zimmer, Anne Darwish, Marion 1115140, Dorothy Keating, Shirley Nlason, Mary Elizabeth Trentman, and Dorothy Brandstetter. Strand Raw: Mary June Nordhoff, Dolores Goertemoeller, loan Tomkins, Theresa Steinmetz, Mary Io Palmire, Resemary Greiner. and Janis Streicher. Tlu'ra' Raw: Caryl Bladdock, Kathleen Jump, June Claire Brunet, Eileen Fruehe. Elsie Sterbhng, Lorraine Sebastian, and Theresa Vondenberger. Four!!! Row: Martha Ann EckhoFF, Audrey Geiger, Florence Gilmartin, Lorraine Hartmann, and Diargaret HeiIL FUN: Raw: Evelyn Ader, Jennie Bonaventure, Rosemary PhysiOC, Helen Plagge, Nlarilyn Hilvers, Helen Pellman, zmd Audrey Blum. gzssgmsn :74 On September 8, thirty-four green dodos reported for service for the first time at O. L. Di. Training Base. For a few weeks they were merely tolerated by upper-classmen, but at last on Initiation Day, they had a chance to prove themselves true h'lercian Air Corps men. They elected as their commanding officers to guide them and keep their course straight throughout the year, Helen Pellman, pilot, Niary I0 Palmire, co-pilot, Helen Plagge, navigator, and Dorothy Brandstetter. hombadier. They kept tem flying by being one hundred percent in school and defense activities, with Aviartha Anne Eckhoff leading in the division. During the Girls, Hobby Fair, Helen Pellman, IWary Io Palmire and Dorothy Brandstetter received ribbons of distinction for their articles entered. Briefly, throughout the whole year, Freshman A proved that Nothing Can Stop the Air Corps.H They hope that the Seniors 0f 12 will soar sky-high in everything they attempt to do. Pam 46 131'an Row: Mildred XVahler, Catherine Bell, Ruth Volkcrding, Gertrude Har- meyer, Mildred Bosse, and Cleopha Knolls. Second Row: Rita Jean Michel, Marilyn Ashorn, Mary Rose Freese, Helen Kenning, Rosemary Ritter, and Iris Foystmeyer. Third Rom: Diary Gramke, Lorraine 'Woelful, Domthy Matthey, Connie Collins, Ann Jacobs. and Mary Dun- nington. Fourlll Raw: Alberta Adolf, Audrey Stricken hlargaret Kemphuesj Ruth Osborne, AViaI-guret Ann Glass, and Annette Abrams. Fifth Raw: Carol Seicshnaydre, Marjorie XValtex-s, Marilyn tVohlfl-om, and Ruth Kenkel. Lcjl lo Rigid gzaagman B The Freshman B ship left port in September carrying a crew of thirty able seamen. Our first real test of courage was initiation when we were cast out to the sea in real earnest. Knowing that every worthwhile ship must have emcers, we cast lots. Nlarilyn W'ohlfmm was Chosen as Skipper, and Ruth Kenkel, Blary Dunnington, and Alberta Adolf as her able assistants. In the course of our voyage we celebrated Halloween by givEng a party and dance for Our Seniors. We were spurred on by Seaman Rita Jean Michel, who received a medal 0n the Quiz Kid Program sponsored by the H. 8i S. Pogue Company, and by Seaman Annette Abrams, who won first prize in the Hobby Fair for her water colored snow scene. Stormy weather was experienced several times in the year but, with the help of our instructors, we Sailed through with banners waving and reached port safely in June. T0 the Seniors we say: Farewell, shipmates, and fair sailing always. Page 47 chl to RightiFfJ-Jl Row: Mary Io Formes, Ruth Buckmeier, Iuanita Brians, Betty Groeniger, Theona Fallon, Rose Pierani. and Claire Bolte. Sscond Raw: Sien Wong, Dorothy Helmers, Betty Lou Schmidt, Coletta Ebner, Barbara W'eiler, JVlargm-et Ducklo, and Marge Domino. Third Raw: Mary Sylvester, Dorothy Kotz, Marilyn Plogsted, Claire Keller, Audrey Meiners, and XVilhelmena Crowley. Fourilz Raw: Eileen Lackman. Margaret Driscoll, Jean Backhus, Helen Zeller, Victoria Joseph, and Anna Mae Vennemeyer. gmaigman C On September 7, a regiment of thirty-one soldiers entered Freshmen C Barracks for training in the fields of Religion, English, Algebra, Latin and General Science. They chose Rose Pierani as General of the Regiment, Claire Keller as Colonel, Audrey Meiners as Captain, and Dorothy Kotz as Major. At the battle on HInitiation Day, each soldier won a medal for extreme bravery in action. A fierce battle ensued around the January and June Exami- nations, but our learned army again scored a victory. In the Assembly manoeuvres of Friday, April 10, the Freshmen C selectees distinguished themselves greatly. Besides being prominent participants of the Assembly, the giris also designed many posters for the occasion, Several of the selected men brought honor to their regiment by. their dis- play of talent exhibited in the Art Class. 7 To our Senior soldiers who have given four years of fine service here at HOur Lady of Mercy Headquarters, we wish much luck and hope earnestly that they will win in all the battles of life. Page -1 8 gga Minion Qtnit The Mission Unit Of Our Lady of Niercy has another year of activity to its credit. The officers of 1942 were: President, Rita Braun, Vice-President, Jean Decker, Treasurer, Betty Bolte, and Secretary, Bladeline Niemer. Foremost in the activities of the Unit was the Oratorical Contest. The eight contestants, Irene Meyer, Shirley Meiners, B'Iargaret Schwein, Lois Hahnel, Nlary Fox, Virginia Cooper, Patricia O'Brien and Grace NlCCarthy deserve much praise for their excellent work and their grand spirit of good sportsmanship. Virginia Cooper, in particular, merits our appreciation. It was she who, by the eloquence Of her speech and delivery, brought Mercy into the coveted final contest. Vt Under the capable direction of Professor John Fehring, a one-hundred voice choral group presented a C. S. M. C. broadcast to South America. The Mercian Unit arranged a Catholic Press Exhibit, which consisted of an attractive display of many Catholic newspapers. magazines and books. , C In the present crisis, the C. S. M. C. did its part for defense by sponsoring a collection of rosaries, to be repaired and sent to the service men. The students also pledged Masses, Prayers, Holy Cnmmunions and visits to the Blessed Sacrament, for the cause of peace, and for the success of our fighting men on the war front. Pay: 51 Cuftu wf c4athtzg; Flush: hath charms . . . Proof of this is the unending stream of 0. L. Di. students who endeavor to further their musical knowledge by constant use of the music rooms. The members Of the D'Iercian D'Tusic Club illustrated their ardent interest in music by preparing during the summer months for a recital to be held early in the school year. After the recital, they concentrated on the study of the lives of prominent composers and their works. They presented the short Operetta, Thirty Ntinutes With Schubert, on the feast of St. Cecilia. AS entertainment for the P. T. A. Christmas party, the music students offered a novel playlet, written and directed by the directress 0f the music club and orchestra, Sister Mary Helene, R.S.Mt During the week of May 17, the Operetta, Little Women was given by the Dlusic pupils. The orchestra of O. L. Di. played the accompaniment. Our Lady of B'Tercy Orchestra welcomed four talented freshmen into its midst this yearea flutist, a clarinetist, a saxophone player and a base violinist. It has also acquired a very able cellist and a flute player from the upper Classes. Iigzazy Books are like friends. The students of Our Lady of D'Iercy High School have a wealth of old and new friends on every shelf in the library. Through the untiring efforts of our librarian, we are always introduced to all the new and worthwhile books;to good. lasting friends, upon whom we can depend for knowledge, information, and entertainment. Page i; fa; bamoiiaffas E ?zcmcaiiai Scalcd Ltjfl Ia Rigid: Diary 10 Formes. JVHldred Wahler, Viola Peter. Victoria Joseph, Anne Nlarie Kunz, Betty Buck, Barbara Kottenbrook, Helen Kenning, Shirley Hessler, and Muriel Temming. Slandingiflcfl 10 Right: Dorothy Kesse. Iris Forstmeyer, Ianice Kuechenmeister, Martha Hafet'tepen, Alice Hogan, Ruth Keukel, Betty Groeniuger. Lillian Espach, Helen Savage, Janis Streicher. diluent: Nhry Fox quzfa 45 giflana qul 10 Rlljlrlifsinrl Row: Catherine Nicholas, Theresa Steinmetz, Dorothy Leinen, Virginia Cooper, Ann Schwartz, Elva Diesel, Helen XVebcr, and Dorothy Kiling. Semmz' Row: Melva Forstemeyer, Rita Jane Seal, and Rose Kirk. lefrrl Row: Grace Stowe, Betty Mae Devine. Patricia 0 31 ien, Florence Bowles, Dorothy Einspanier, Audrey Guiser, Claire Bolte. Dorothy Kotz, :V'larilyn Hilvers, Anna Ruth Karg, Mary Jean Devine, Eileen Riley. Mary Margaret 'Wagner, .Warian Rapien, and Rosemary Kohl. 1212502 Cfug Swim! 7 vaI la IeIZIJIIlI Grace AVXCCarfhy, Dhry Ann Herbert, Nlury Ann AHeinken, Edythe Branch, Mary Louise Boehmzm, and Angela Bosse. c74zfi1tia 95a On Thursday, February 26, an nArtistic Tea was held for the reception of new members, who were admitted to the club in appreciation of their fine efforts in HLocal Color, Limited. Uta Dafantasu , The Talenteers, the Miercian Dramatic Club, under the guidance of Nliss .Vlaureen Jansen, originated from members of the Senior Class who made impressionable contributions to the Speech Classes in previous years. From v nine original members, who comprised the Board of Directors, the following were chosen as ofhcers: Dorothy Stacey, President; Nlary Catherine Peters, Vice-President; Anne Nlarie Kunz, Secretary-Treasurer. As its first presentation, the club offered the play, Local Color, Limited,u I in which each member of the cast gave an excellent portrayal of her Character. The W'estern songs, Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride, HWho Calls, and Home on t the Range were mefodiously rendered by several of the Seniors in the guise of Rancherettes. ? A r- .q .. ' ,qumuaf staff Editor, Barbara Kottenbrook Niary Fox Rose Klosterman Betty Klosterman Rita Braun Dom$hy Stacey Rita Iane Seal .Wary Ann Aleinken Betty Harris Grace 31CCarthy Alary Ann Herbert dJJllrtaan Dlartha Hafertepen B umin eLrJ 71 an a gem limilrtanllr Page 57 Alice Hogan JWuriel Temming Nlargaret D1cNeill Edyth Brauch Diary Jean HoesI Helen Hotopp Ida Thome Dorothy Brandstetter Helen Zeller Lorraine V0elfel Wawiflapai aw 041i Cfas: at Wozg Editor, Lois Hahnel xii'lrocfale Edflom Ruth Brauch Virginia Braun. Circulation Jlmmlqer, Corinne Pastore A'Mfdanlw Joan Rapien Helen Reinhart Exchange Editor, 3Xargaret Schwein Aduerlzlrt'ng Jlmmger, Betty Klosterman zinrimlanbr Nlargaret AMcNeiH Rose 31. Dloening Freda Speckert IWarion Sylvester Reportem Angela Gruter Diary D'Eramo Mary Jane Lang Anne Marie Kunz Betty Buck LaVerne Stricker Patricia O,Brien Jean Decker Mary C. Peters Virginia Cooper u Agy- Left in RiahI-I'YNI Ram: Mrs. H, Seat. Mms. C. Boehman, 3kg. G. Holmes, JVhFSt hVilliam Kirschner, and 31:32 John Tomkins. Second Row: txlrs. Albert Adolph, Mtrs. E. Bnehle, 511's. Curl Alauntel, and Nhs. C. Bockerstette. 9303:8215- gaacgau t Ogiioaiation In the past year the Parent-Teachers' Association, under the emcient guidance of the offlcers. has taken its work as usual in full stride, willingly and cheerfully. The new members have shown a delightful eagerness to CO-operate in all things that concern Our Lady of Diercy High School. During the course of the year, the organization has sponsored card parties, a luncheon, the annual Turkey Dinner, and other programs, all which were Hnancial and social successes, The Parent-Teachers; Association has also done its bit for National Defense, Cookies and stamps have been sent to the U. S. 0. Lounge Room at the Union Terminal for our armed furces. On April 14. the Parent-rlteachers, Associaticm celebrated its 16th anniver- sary by giving a program and party to Ht the gala occasion. At the last meeting of the year. the members planned to make next year even more active than this yearkif such a thing is posgihle. 15mg 5V Commawiaf gapaztmsnt The Commercial Department has been humming busily this year to keep abreast with the modern business methods. The girls have evidenced an enthusiastic interest in and special aptitude for bookkeeping, shorthand, oHice practice and filing. The long list of names on the Honor Chartu in the typing room prove the girls, skill in typing also. For their outstanding work in the various commercial fields the students have received many other awards. LUV lo Rigid: loan Becker, Dorothy Miller, Patricia O'Brien, Virginia Flaherty, Rosemary Jungkunz, Virginia Cooper, and Betty Harris gciarzti L'a 0405i 051551 1 The biologists and Chemists 0f iVlercy have completed another fascinating year of science. Although there was much hard work in both Classes, one would have thought work was play, if the intense interest and zeal shown by the girls is any evidence of this fact. Both laboratories were used daily by these future scientists, eager to solve heretofore unheard of mysteries. 01249 Uiaenay Know; Why . . Margaret Allender gets h.gisterical at the sight of pork. Iune Beck intends to become a census taker, Betty Bolte favors the IWCGinnises. Ruth Brauch thinks that HHope springs eternal. Rita Braun can1t interpret looks. Virginia Braun saved the day at the Senior Tea Dance. Betty Buck became inter-American minded on such short notice. Katherine Cluxton prefers bacon to some eggs? Helen Deidesheimer has a yen for basketball. Helen Dessauer does not endorse a house Cleaning campaign. Esther Diesel likes engines. Lillian Espach is partial to Navy Blues? Dorothy Fahey is allergic to knee action. Elizabeth Feeley wants to he a Florence Nightingale. Betty Lou Fisher will become serious-for a day. Mary Foxls sweater went to Alaska. Mary Ellen Geiger is studded with a diamond lately. Angela Gruter steals away at ten olclock. Martha Hafertepen cuts paper dolls. Lois Hahnel has perfected that sleeping left. Edith Hartmann's diet keeps her thin. Nlartha Hartmann likes jacks. Daryl Helm continues to go mountain Climbing. Cecelia Hoar likes Cows. Katherine Hoffman lfis and isnjtU on time in the morning. Alice Hogan wears sleeves on her knees. Rita Holtgrewe has lost faith in announcements concerning uGeorge.u Martha Humbert knows what happened to chrrent papers? Helen Jump would like to secure a patent on adhesive shoes. Marilyn Keller and Nlr. Gildersleeve have a laugh in common. Dorothy Kemphues whole heartedly approves of a University Education. Dorothy Kesse liked l F0 The Shores of Tripoli. Rita Mae Kieley writes Ugobsu-eof letters. Betty Klosterman would like a Spanish l'pony at present. Rose Klosterman and the St. Margaret Mary Orchestra would make a great team. Blartha Knolle worries about a glass shortage. Page 63 i1 Mary Ann Koch is a chicken. Barbara Kottenbrook can concoct a delicious dish of classical hash. Janice Kuechenmeister is disconcerted by a wailing saxophone. Anne Marie Kunz lives in a seen and unseen world. Mary Jane Lang took a turn for the worse in the auditorium one night. Ruth Lauck likes to take tracks in inky black bussesi Virginia Lehman prescribes tea for that Hlet' down feeling. An ice Cream soda makes iMargaret Mauntei want to laugh and laugh and laugh. The imps take Jean McAllistefs chair in the Cafeteria. Frances McDonald never says Goodbye to Mr: Potato Chips. tApologies t0 HiltonU Marian McLaughlin got tangled in a web. Margaret NicNeill lays claim to an ad glamour. Shirley Meiners can take criticism but cant read it. Irene Meyer is always Bobbing upV Dolores Mider and shrimp don't agree. Camille Milazzo wants to expand vertically. Lorraine Dloellman is an Eagle at heart. Nlarion Neumann causes the pin-boy to work overtime. Rita Osborne dreams of retiring on Sunday evening and awaking on Tuesday morning. Corinne Pastore can be paged in the middle of any movie. .Martha Peter always keeps her scissors sharp, Viola Peter prevents added class distractions. .Mary Catherine Peters' desk has not collapsed. Mary Louise Pulskamp hesitates before poor boxes. Joan Rapienis love for the printed page is a tepid one. Helen Reinhart prefers i'Buds to flowers in bloom. The song, HiVliss You,u is first on Katherine Richardsonjs hit parade. Margaret Schwein is a perfect target for a reckiess driver. Rita Smyth is alliedn to Canada. Dorothy Stacey will photograph you if you don,t watch out Mary Stoehr takes such glamorous, candid shots! Marion Streicher prefers a San Diego trip to the Washington one. LaVerne Stricker is getting eye conscious. Miuriei Temming prefers not to write her initials. Evelyn Tieke had red hair on a techni-coiorless picture. Mary T011 has never found anyone to digest her jokes appreciably. Katherine Walter prefers Donald Duck Cartoons. Jane W'ernke would walk a mile for a John Street Car. Susanne W'ersching is the only one who still sings, Jim. Pug; f 53 93a Austin's Department Store Mn and IV'Irs. Herbert Backhus D11 . and Mrs. C. Bockerstette Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bowles Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braun Virginia C. Bruser Mrs. Eiizabeth Burbrink Cayton's Restaurant Dick,s Food Market Fashion Cleaners Compliments of Felsenbrau Fleck's Bridal Shop Compliments of a Friend Gerth's Dry Goods Dr. Hinnen, Eye, Ear, Nose, 81 Throat Earl Hilvers Butcher Shop Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Iohn Huhn Compliments of L. 8: 1. Store Mr. and Mrs. Melville Lehman Edwin Long 8i Company N11: and D'lrs. Wm, Kirschner twin Rose Klein Mr. and Nlrs. Frank Klosterman Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Klosterman Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Koch Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kroger Miss Mildred Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mauntel Mr. and Mrs. George McNeill Mr. and Mrs. E. Meiners Mr. and Airs; 105. F. Meyer Chas. L. Miller St. Paul Church Mr. and Mrs. August Peter Prass Grocery and Meat Market Mrs. Rosa Reinhart Mr. and Mrs. J. Rentchler Mr. and Mrs. I. I Richardson The Sadie Shop, Inc. SaraHs Grocery Schoenels Delicatessen Sickman's Delicatessen Dir. and Mra Frank Stricker - P1751? 61! 1.b 1 A Said the Electrical Mouth ' ,. to the Electrical Ear . . . HJOC . . took . .fallzer'tr. . Jr'we . . bench . . aul. She . . waif. . wailing . . at. . my . . lawn. Passing through the Bell Telephone Leboratories in New York City, you might hear these strange sentences being repeated by an electrical mouth into the trans- mitter of a telephone. These sentences contain all the fundamental sounds in the English language that have anything to do with the intensity of sound in speech. By listening to them, by measuring the accuracy With which each sound is carried over the wire, engineers test the quality of the transmitter. This is only a small example of the work at Bell Labora- tories. There, research is carried on constantly in the interest Of the telephone user , , . experimenting, test- ing, figuring out ways to create new equipment or to improve present methods. THE CINCINNATI 6Q SUBURBAN BELL TELEPHONE CO. ComplimentJ 0f OUR LADY OF MERCY P. T. A. Meets Every Second Tuesday BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL GRADUATES! Plljii' 6; HELP THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS ANNUAL POSSIBLE YOUNG AMERICANS Your government needs you nowl Review, brush-up 0r beginnersj courses. Begin any Monday? LITTLEFORD-NELSON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE NEAVE BUILDING FOURTH AT RACE CINCINNATI, OHIO OHIO PHARMACY 858 WEST EIGHTH CINCINNATI, O. Purity and accuracy of our pf'EJ'CN'ptlan guaranfeed. 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