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

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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

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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

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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