Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1949 volume:

Wide cred 1949 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE FOR WOMEN AMBLER PENNSYLVANIA Mr. and Mrs. Bush-Brown This book is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Bush-Brown, whose kind understanding, helpful guidance, and wise counsel have been much appreciated. Their complete devotion to the interests of the School has been an inspiration which will carry us on through the years. Jle Senior Cfciis oj 1949 4 First Row: Miss Heick, Miss Henk, Mrs. Bush-Brown, Dr. Lapp, Miss Dehn, Miss Ammer-man. Second Row: Mr. Bush-Brown, Mr. Patronsky, Mrs. McKinney, Miss Adams, Mr. Schmieder. Third Row: Dr. Stcinbach, Mr. Strong, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Bartlett. Mrs. James Bush-Brown, Director Subjects: Business Methods, Journalism, Rural Economy, Animal Husbandry, Farm Crops, Horse Husbandry James Bush-Brown, B. L. A. Subjects: Landscape Design, Woody Ornamentals, Soil Conservation Anna E. Heick, B.S. Assistant to the Director Maria Dehn, B.S., N.H.D.. D.H.. Swanley Subjects: Floriculture, Trees and Shrubs Miss Dorothy Ammerman Subjects: Herbaceous Plant Materials, Floriculture B Alva Bartlett, B.S. Subjects: Dairy Husbandry, Farm Practice Miss Marian Adams Assistant in the Farm Department Dr. Steinbach Subject: Veterinary Science Stephen J. Patronsky, B.S. Subjects: Pomology, Vegetable Gardening Farm Management, Farm Forestry Henry Schmieder, M.S. Subjects: Entomology, Beekeeping William O. Strong, B.S. Subject: Poultry Husbandry Walter S. Lapp, Ph.D. Subject: Soil Science Don Benedict, M.A. Subject: Botany Mrs. Sara B. McKinney Directress of Residence Miss Jane Henk School Nurse Miss Eileen Stone Secretary 5 X First Row: Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Pratt. Second Row: Mr. Dennis, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Deems. When the end of February came, it was with regret that we said goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Hartman as they left for their new home in Ohio. Our best wishes to them in their new location. 6 Mrs. Katherine Lusky Mrs. Lusky has been in the service of the School for more than twenty years. Her faithfulness, her friendly disposition at all times, and her never-failing cheerfulness have endeared her to the hearts of everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Cady and Georgene came to the School Mrs. Virginia Watt to take charge of the kitchen, March 1st, 1949, at the Office Assistant time of the departure of the Pratts. 7 Jfint s4rmstrona K z” Box 63, Buttonwoods, R. I. And with the sea breeze, band in band ” erine 8. (Bancroft ‘Kit” Cedar Run Road, Allison Park, Pa. '’Full of merriment, but also deeper notes!' Social Service Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2, President 2 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 1,2 Music Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 2 Camera Club, 2 8 Bidwell lanctj faster ouch Bouch Orchard Avenue, Weston, Mass. ' My heart is in the west, my heart is not here.'' Dairy Club, 1,2 Cilee Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1,2 Camera Club, 2 Wise Acres—Photography Harvester—Reporter 833 West Main St., Somerset, Pa. A smile goes a long way.,f Dairy Club, 1,2 Social Service Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Wise Acres—Advertising 9 tfoan imefici But” Newtown Square, Pa. A nature that wins friends; a wit that brings a smile.’' j cine I Jranee 6 Jimmy” Five Boy Farm, Jamison, Pa. A head to contrive and a hand to execute!' Dairy Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Wise Acres—Advertising Social Service Club, 1 Reading and Discussion Club, I Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 2 Camera Club, 2 Vice-President—Junior Class Harvester—Business Manager Wise Acres—Associate Editor 10 Nittany ’48 ’ 158 Douglas Road, Emerson Hill, Staten Island 4, New York There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse” Riding Club, 1 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 1 Social Service Club, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 2 Music Club, 1 Camera Club, 2—Treasurer Doc” 117 Simmons Street, DuBois, Pa. 'Great things are done in a quiet manner” Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Wise Acres—Editor 11 RuA ylnne t)raugtu Ruth 2404 N. Howard Street, Philadelphia 48, Pa. Variety is the mother of enjoyment ” Riding Club, 1 1668 Porter Road, Union, N. J. The quiet mind is richer than a crown. Social Service Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Dairy Club, 1 Wise Acres—Photography 12 fljarlina Can CJifli man � rv . m Til Chosumneda,’’ Tarboro, N. C. The feeling heart, the meditative mind. Riding Club, I Dramatic Club, 1 Social Service Club, I, 2—Treasurer 2 Reading and Discussion Club, I, 2 Music Club, I, 2 Camera Club, 2 Dairy Club, I, 2 £ , (L clfenwit 'Rufus r 5515 Wissahickon Avenue, Germantown, Pa. A err) Avar a vd rue. Camera Club, 2—President Wise A ercs—Photography u ecca S.JJ. anna Bucky” I lane ij J ane Jleijser NlTTANY ’48” St. Georges Apts., Ardmore, Pa. “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.'' Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1 Glee Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1 Dairy Club, 1, 2 R. D. 2, Norristown, Pa. A rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun.'' Harvester—Editor Student Council, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2—Vice-President Dairy Club, 1 14 Jhtnter OHUNTIiRHAN Devon, Pa. Love conquers all.” Social Service Club, 1, 2 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 1,2 Reading and Discussion Club, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Activities Committee, 2 Student Body—President, 2 Vic to rici r . Vick f 101 Burson Street, Bast Stroudsburg, Pa. Today jbe works for tomorrow's reward.” Social Service Club, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 2 15 Betty Way J(raui6 “Beetle” Joyce XJLnJuK Jerce” 111 Columbia Blvd., Kenmore, N. Y. To finish her task is her one objective.” Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2—President 2 Glee Club, 2 Harvester—Production Manager, 2 Senior Class Treasurer 63 Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes, N. J. The power of thought, the magic of the mind.” Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2— President Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Glee Club, 1, 2 Music Club, I, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2 Harvester Staff Wise Acres—Literary Editor 16 £(uaLtl Cditk WacdonJd Bemly” Wilton Road, Westport, Conn. For she is a jolly good gal.” Music Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 2 Activities Committee, 2 Glee Club, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2—Treasurer, 1 Charlie” Bennoch Street, Orono, Maine For knowledge, too, is itself a poiver Riding Club, 2 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Music Club, 2 Wise Acres—Literary Editor Vice-President—Senior Class 17 ’Butch San Diego, Cal. 'Every man is an optimist who sees deep enough. CarofP • arsons Parsons 15 Wood’s Lane, Ipswich, Mass. Litlighter is the sensation of feeling good all over Social Service Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Music Club, I, 2—President, 2 Glee Club, 1,2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1 Camera Club, 2—Vice-President Dramatic Club, 2 18 Ca,J Peeler don Peder 14 Highland Ave., Geneva, N. Y. ’'The pleasure of life is according to her who lives it.” Riding Club, I, 2 Dairy Club, I, 2 Glee Club, 1,2 Dramatic Club, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Wary P Phillip ''May State Road, Torresdale, Philadelphia 14, Pa. A nameless charm worth all the rest. 19 Monkey” a i jeorfjene Georg ie ration 102 Park Road, Wyomissing, Pa. Led by simplicity divine, she pleased and never tried to shine, 469 Baldwin Road, Maplewood, N. J. Impromptu is truly the touchstone of wit” Dramatic Club, 1, 2—Treasurer, 1 Dairy Club, 1,2 Glee Club, 2—Treasurer Music Club, 1 Reading and Discussion Club. 2 Camera Club, 2 Harvester, 1—Reporter Wise Acres—Photography Senior Class Secretary Dairy Club, I, 2 Riding Club, I, 2 Music Club, I, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Wise Acres—Business Manager 20 Joanna T]icUs Oa.jfor JO Syosset, Long Island, N. Y. To be polite is to do and say the kindest things in the kindest way.” Dairy Club, I, 2—President, 2 Glee Club, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2—President, 2 Camera Club, 2 Chestnut Hill Road, Wilton, Conn. Silence is only the outer stoell. Whatever she chooses, she will do well.” Senior Class President Glee Club, 1, 2—President, 2 Music Club, 1, 2 Dairy Club, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Camera Club, 2 Riding Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 1, 2—Vice-President, 2 Dramatic Club, 1, 2 Activities Committee, 2 Student Council, 2 Rapine J. WaJ Daph” 21 Sarah White Sal Box Hill, St. James, Long Island, N. Y. It's the songs ye sing, and the smiles ye wear That's a-makin the sun shine everywherer Activities Committee, 1, 2 Riding Club, 1 Music Club, 1, 2—Secretary Glee Club, 1, 2 Dairy Club, 1, 2 Reading and Discussion Club, 1, 2 Social Service Club, 2—Secretary Dramatic Club, 2 W, Ltd in fond L rvntcnxnrancc Rose mary Lee W x)i Mils. Elizabeth N. Heshion Rita D. Gavin Carol Hackney Harriet O Fallon Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Birdsall Harriet Ward Mrs. Virginia Watt Mrs. Anne Vogels Wing Mrs. Mary Ann Yohe Kennedy Mrs. Eleanore Leonard Mrs. Agnes Taylor 22 Hrst Row: Blumer, Franz, Sayer, Booker, Bartlett-Vite-President, Conover-President, Stevens—Secretary, Thurlow, Miller, Desaraj Urs. Second Row: Tyler, Gardner, Foster-Treasurer, Moscoso, Riker, Jones, Trinkle, Kelly, Yoder, Chester. Third Row: MacDufhc, Beekman, McClenaghen, Van Trieste, Corson, Ford, Daland. Fourth Row: Roosevelt, Iseminger, Sayre. Not Shown: Prien, Kinkead. d amor As graduation day draws near, the members of the Senior class experience feelings of mingled joy and sadness. Joy and satisfaction over tasks well done — perhaps some regret over a task that might have been done a little better — joy, as we look forward with eagerness towards the interesting experiences which lie ahead — sadness as we look back over the two pleasant years of happy associations here and realize that the time of parting is so near. We shall treasure always the memory of these happy days. We extend our thanks to the Junior class for their kindness and cooperation during the past year, and wish for them the best of everything in life. 23 The Senior Class Left to Right: Thurlow, Conover, Ward, Hunter-President, Heyser. Student (do unci ( The Student Council acts in the interest of and for the benefit of the Student Body. The purpose of the organization is to hear opinions and requests from either faculty or students; to consider them and come to conclusions most beneficial and suitable to all concerned. Problems arising are settled in the interest of all; and the rules and regulations of the School are enforced. Such a democracy has proven satisfactory in the past and in the present. 24 First Row: Conover, Hunter, Mrs. Bush-Brown, Booker. Second Row: MacDonald-Chair-man, Miss Adams, Ward, Miss Ammerman. S cli vitieS (Committee The Activities Committee, under the leadership of Mrs. Bush-Brown, provided some interesting and entertaining evenings during the course of the year. Some of the events scheduled were a movie in technicolor of historic points in Pennsylvania; the Haynes Marionette Show which was most enjoyable; Time Lapse films; a film on Horses; a delightful talk by Mrs. E. F. Rivinus about the country and the people of Turkey; a most interesting, illustrated lecture by Dr. Ruth Patrick on Clear Streams ; and a lecture on the Art of Woodcarving by William C. Hampton. 25 Seated: Roosevelt—Reporter, Krauss-Production Manager, LiUiendah 1-Assistant Editor, Stcvcns-Reporter, Heyser—Editor. Standing: Mills-Reportcr, Stratton—Assistant Production Manager, Clinton-Business Manager. The Harvester is a bi-weekly publication in the form of a newspaper. Its pages contain editorials, stories, write-ups on current events, both social and otherwise, as well as previews of thing to come. All this is supplemented by good literature and a bit of humor. The list of subscribers is not limited to students alone, but extends to graduates and other interested persons. The organization sponsors some activity each season. This year a Chautauqua Program was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Heyser, in which the entire audience participated. It was an evening joyfully spent. 26 Seated: Joyce Lilliendahl-Licerary Editor, Margaret Day-Editor, Janet Clinton-Associate Editor. Standing: Nancy Bouch-Advertising Director, Ruth Gemmi-Photography, Muriel Felmly-Photography, Georgene Stratton-Business Manager, Jane Bidwell-Photography, Aline Rentschler-Photography. Not Shown: Joan Butler-Advertising, Charlotte Nau-milket, Literary Editor. Wise To all those who gave so generously of their time, talent, and energy to aid in the production of Wise Acres of 1949, we extend our most heartfelt gratitude. 27 The Staff Director: Miss Carol Whitenadc. Seated: Ward-President, Heyser-Accompanist. Standing: Rcntschler-Treasurer, Chester, Liliicndahl, Sayer, MacDonald, Kasperski, Rikcr, Poster, Conover, Pederson, Gardner, Parsons, McClenaghen, White. Bancroft, Iseminger, Bidwell, Kelly, Taylor, Yoder, Hunter, Krauss, Mills, Hanna. During this year the Glee Club has been honored by the presence of many new voices, as well as the old faithfuls among the seniors. Enthusiasm and hard work on the part of everyone have been very gratifying and encouraging. Our first program was sung at the traditional Christmas Banquet, and was composed of several lovely old carols, highlighted by Sarah White’s singing of Cantique de Noel. On May 18th, the third Spring Musical was held, directed by Carol White-nack, who has returned to us in order that the Glee Club may continue its enjoyable programs under her able leadership. The Philadelphia Musical Festival was once again the most outstanding event of the year for the members of the Glee Club. 28 first Row: Fillmore, Clinton, Sayer, White, Kasperski, Lilliendahl, Taylor, President; Fclmly, Van Trieste, Foster, Krauss. Second Row: Chester, Iseminger, Hunter, Ward, Trinkle, Beekman, Crcutzburg, Heyser. Third Row: Kelly, Butler, Yoder, MacDonald, Jones, McClenaghan. Social Sc eruice Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Bush-Brown, the Social Service Club has carried out several projects this year. Included were stockings for overseas — a Christmas box to the Pine Grove School in Tennessee and an Easter party for some children of College Settlement. Also clothes were collected to send to Japan. Money was raised by the sale of cards, stationery, magazine subscriptions, and food. The major undertakings of this sort were the pre-Christmas sale and the spring auction with Mr. Bush-Brown as auctioneer. 29 First Row: MacDonald, Sayer, Pederson, Mills, Parsons-President, Thurlow, Hunter, Conover. Second Row: Blumer, White, Lilliendahl, Beekman, Riker, Yoder, Trinklc, Felmly, Stevens, Bidwell. Third Row: Bancroft, Poster, Taylor, Kelly, Heyser, Naumilkct, Clinton Krauss. Fourth Row: Armstrong, Ward, Gardner, Hanna, Iseminger, Fillmore, Creutzburg. Our meetings this year were few, but we all enjoyed the various composers of the classical and modern symphonies and concertos. With our dues, we had Mr. Hartman build a cabinet for the records, which is now adding beauty to that particular corner of the recreation room. Our listening went from Tschaikowsky's Pathetique to the lovely old ballads sung by Burl Ives. We hope that the enjoyment of these relaxing evenings will be carried on in the future by the many enthusiastic music lovers of the Club. 30 Seated: Heyser-Vice-President, Krauss-Prcsident, Booker-Treasurer, Foster—Secretary. Standing,: Chester, MacDonald, White, Conover, Gardner, Sayer, Stevens, Mills, Trinkle, Yoder, McClenaghen, Moscoso, Jones, Beekman, Bartlett, Armstrong, Lilliendahl, Roosevelt, Fclmly, Pederson, Ward, Clinton, Rentschler, Iseminger, Kasperski, Franz. t)ramatic C ful Lights . . . action . . . fanfare . . . who can ever forget the evening when the curtain rose on the Land of Bon Bom, a comedy operetta in one act, complete with Peppermint Stick, Chocolate Drop, Prince Gumdrop, Princess Bon Bon, and Caramel? Certainly this year's Dramatic Club has been successful in creating a merry din of dramatic activity, including meetings in which members entertained each other, the Variety Show, the annual picnic, and last but not least, the sponsorship of May Day with its delightful dramatization of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I urn on the houselights . . . blow the trumpets . . . bring down the curtain of the Dramatic Club of 1949 ... and hail to the Dramatic Club of 1950. 31 First Row: Rentschler, Clinton, Parsons, Bidwell, Gemmi-President, Creutzbur ’-Trcas-urcr, MacDonald, Sayer. Second Row: Bouch, Fillmore, White, Taylor, Ward, Trinklc. Die Cc a me r a Lights, action, camera . . . The Camera Club is new this year and was late getting started due to the difficulties of preparing a darkroom. The Club's big project this year was printing calendars, the proceeds going to the Social Service Club. The spring term was spent in learning to make contact prints and enlargements. 32 First Row: Day, Rentschler, Sayer, Lilliendahl-President, Dcsaraj Urs, Krauss. Second Row: Foster, MacDonald, Kelly, Kasperski, Clinton, Franz, Hunter, Yoder. Third Row: Isemingcr, Armstrong, Ward, Fillmore, Hcyscr, Crcutzburg, Fclmly, Riker, White, Taylor. Jhe l euclt ina ant Sb, idcuSAion It is necessary that all of us be concerned with the social, economic, and political problems of our time. Therefore, a group which has as its aim the stimulation of interest and exchanging of ideas on human affairs, can be of value to its members and to the rest of society. The broad program of the Reading and Discussion Club went into effect with the reading of an article on World Government. A violent argument followed, which certainly stimulated both thought and words. People who had never bothered to investigate World Government, suddenly found themselves taking an interest in this subject. The topic Russia” taken by two members, gave information which formed a basis for an exchange of opinions on this nation. The Road to Survival also offered much material for speculation. Since many of the club members possessed interests or knowledge which could be enjoyed by all, the club furnished its own 'experts.” Gita, who spoke to us on India, Fil, who presented the American South, and Martha Cirkl, who spoke of prisons, drawing from her personal experience as an agricultural instructor in one, gave us a deeper insight into three different ways of life. In her one hour talk on Geology, Professor” Monkey Rentschler gave many the inspiration to learn more about our natural world. If the club’s informal meetings have aroused even the slightest interest or thought on subjects untried by our minds, then the purpose of reading and discussion will have been served. 33 First Row: McClenaghen, Franz, Daland, Saycr, Rcntschler, Taylor-President, Bidwcll. Parsons, Thurlow, Kinkead, Stevens, Hunter, Pederson. Second Row: Mr. Bartlett, Dc-saraj Urs, Yoder, Chester, Tyler, Pond, Jones, Bancroft, Naumilket, Stratton, Butler, Kelly, Riker, Crcutzburg, Blumer. Third Row: Sayre, Hanna, Gardner, MacDutfic, Fillmore, Ward, Roosevelt, Bouch, White, Bartlett. As the year book goes to press, the Dairy Club is looking forward to a dairy show, consisting of classes made up from the Schools registered Jersey Herd. Preparations for this have been made by Mr. Bartlett, who has taught us the different show requirements and how to fit an entry for the ring. All have been busy teaching their entries to lead ’ In the fall, we visited Normandy and Gwynllan Farms. During the spring term, we plan to visit a commercial dairy and several more farms to become better acquainted with more types of dairy animals. 34 first Row: Tyler, Kelly, Beekman, Bancroft-President, Van Trieste, Desaraj Urs, Pederson. Second Row: Bartlett, Franz, Naumilket, Stratton, Drauglis, MacDonald, MacDuffie. Third Row: Ward, Daland, Gardner, Bid well, Hanna, Bouch, Roosevelt, Sayre, Thurlow-Vice-President, Jones, Parsons, Blumer-Sccrctary-Treasurer. l iclina C tu! V This year the size of the Riding Club was greatly increased by many new members, and we started out with great plans and enthusiasm. It was decided that we should give a Circus to raise money for various supplies which were needed. The Circus was a great success, with trick riding, pony riders, and the exhibition of Nell, the Tennessee Walking Horse. This year there was more opportunity for riding as the winter was so mild. We were never snowed in, and the early Spring was most delightful. Although there were no trips scheduled for the Club, the Horse Husbandry Class visited a few horse farms nearby and the majority of the girls got over to the Devon Horse Show in May. Dolly, our Shetland pony, left us in the Spring and we hope to replace her with a new horse. We shall all miss her, but know that she will make some children very happy. Many new blankets and pieces of tack were purchased this year with our money and the stable ring was kept white washed. 35 • w ; y;:A' ■tc'-ts. HHM9 •' - -v. . ,( . • - -'i vr mam I Not even rain could dampen the spirits of the students of the School of Horticulture who took part in the annual May Day fete, held on Sunday afternoon, May 22, 1949, in the dining room. With the Courier's announcement, the royal procession approached the royal throne, amidst the gaily decorated crooks of the Junior Court. Accompanied by the Senior Court, Maid of Honor, Crown Bearer, Flower Girls, and Court Jester, the Queen of the May, Nancy Heyser, took her place on the throne. 40 With a background of lovely May Day music in the distance, gifts of flowers and animals were presented to Queen Nancy by the Villagers. Her coronation by Joanna Taylor, Maid of Honor, followed. Then the Junior Court presented a lively folk dance in honor of the Queen, and the Dramatic Club's version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was presented by the Royal Band of Players. No one can ever forget Snow White, the Wicked Queen, or the seven dwarfs, especially Grumpy, who was sure that that female would have pink ribbons in the beard of every dwarf in no time at all. After Snow White and Prince Charming rode off forever to their Castle of Dreams Come True, happily ending the fairy tale, the royal court made its exit to the gay tune of In Country Gardens. And so, another pleasant custom of the School of Horticulture came to an end. . . . 41 Witt and Jeslament I, Mrs. Neil, will my heavy winter outfit, which will be of no use to me in California, to Miss Ammerman. I, Daphne Ware!, leave myself to the new Senior Class since I will return next year. I, Vicky Kasperski, gladly leave my diet routine (of sleeping, eating, and stretching) to Dolores Moscoso. I, Nancy Heyser, leave my huge capacity for food to Sophie Gardner. I, 'Jimmy” Clinton, will my room and all of the utensils therein to Strolley. ' 1, Beetle” Krauss, will my mad passion for olives, and my extreme dislike for shrapnel served at breakfast to Cyn. 1, Betsy MacDonald, will my ballet slippers to Pooch. 1, Monkey Rentschler, will my far-sighted, very-tired eyeballs to Lele Sayer. 1, Ann Hunter, will thick rubber-soled shoes to the Junior Ags. in great sympathy for the future inhabitant of my old room. 1, Jane Bidwell, leave my heated baseball arguments, and ardent Red Sox enthusiasm for Mr. Bartlett to carry on. 1, Sal White, will my singing abilities, and future Glee Club solos to Grace Iscmingcr. 1, Margaret Day, leave to my little sister, Margaret Corson, my deep appreciation of the beauty concentrated here at the School of Horticulture. 1, Ruth Anne Drauglis, leave my rare collection of insecta to anyone desiring it. 1, Jo Taylor, will my Mickey Mouse alarm clock to Peggsy and Pat. 1, Peggy Creutzburg, will to Pam” the shady parking space beneath the cherry tree. I, Martina Fillmore, will my Banana Boat Haircut” to Buff. 1, Carol Parsons, leave Nellie in peace. I, Charlie Naumilkct, will my trips to Maine to Jean Lou. 1, Kit Bancroft, leave my duties in the Riding Club to Hdie Thurlow. I, Jerce Lilliendahl, will Fil s Micky Moose Cap” to anyone having a cold, pointed head. 1, Carol Pederson, will my place in the lost section of the Glee Club to Joan Kelley. 1, Georgie Stratton, will my perpetual one-year-old cold to the hardy members of the Junior Class. 1. Ruth Gemmi, will my early morning trips to school to Ann Prien. 1. May Phillips, leave my gracious manner to Lorraine Van Trieste. 1. Joan Butler, leave my appetite for wild west stories to Liz” Roosevelt. 1, Kay Armstrong, leave memories both good and bad of exciting train and plane trips to Providence to Joan Chester. I, Bucky” Hanna, leave everything in confusion. I, Muriel Felmly, will my artistic talents to Trink.” I, Nancy Bouch, will my shoulders to Katie Yoder. 42 And the gardener said—Speak to us of gardens and their meaning. And he answered; A garden is a place of peace and contentment wherein one finds refreshment for the spirit. It is the poetry of the seasons made manifest; the living music of nature which sings its melody to the heart. It is the soul’s striving for beauty, and nature's answer to a yearning which lies deep in the heart of both king and peasant. The garden knows not the limitations of wealth or race or time. Where're man dwells, in cottage or in castle, it graces his abode. The garden holds joy for all who come to behold its loveliness, but for him who labors to create this beauty it holds a joy which is two-fold. The garden is sensitive to the mind of the artist who dreams of its beauty, and it is sensitive also to the hand of the gardener who makes possible the fulfillment of the dream. The gardener works not merely with his hands but with his faith, for faith is the substance of things hoped for and he knows that from the seeds which lie dormant in the furrow there will bloom again the beauty which is our heritage from the past. From poppies that flowered centuries ago on the high Persian plains, from harebells that bloomed beneath some ancient castle wall, from mignonette that shed its fragrance in some far distant land come the seeds which the gardener holds in his hand ready for the sowing. And they bear not only the promise of the beauty which is to come, but all the beauty of the distant past, as well. The gardener counts not the hours of his labor or the fatigue of his task. He seeks no reward save the beauty of the garden which brings refreshment to his spirit as he rests in the quiet of the evening after his labors of the day are done. And so, with the coming of the springtide, let him who would drink deeply of life's contentment turn his thoughts to the garden, For there will he find himself near to the very heart of God. oCouise kusl- rown 43 tatistici Name favorite Expression Interests Usually Found Ambition Kay Armstrong Oh, deah! Goats—Dogs lo limmv's room. To have a goat farm. Kitty Bancroft I don't know. Horses—Music Riding Lucy. Raising little Lucies. Jane Bidwell Who won? Red Sox—The West Getting a tan. To live in the West and raise beef cattle. Nancy Bouch I'm not busy—where do you want to go? Farming Horses—Cars In the Rec Room on the other end of a cigarette. To have an Angus farm and raise Hunters. Joan Butler Mi-i-ne. Horses—Golf Farming In the Rec Room Raise thoroughbreds on my own farm. Janet Clinton I knew it! Footbal I—T ravel 1 i ng Serving in her room. To travel by Greyhound bus. Peggy Creutzburg Oh! Patches stop! Horses—Men Riding—Driving with Ann in George.” To be a farmer. Margaret Day Gee-mima. Just being a spectator. Writing (anything consisting of words ). Driving her car Elizabeth Ann” between DuBois and Ambler. After much study and research, to write a book entitled Why the World Goes Around Instead of Straight Ahead. Ruth Anne Drauglis I’m so exhausted. Painting Piano Playing. Communing with nature. In the Rec Room” drinking coffee. To be a success in her career. Muriel Felmly Is that phone call for me? Dee—Pastel Drawing Flower Arrangement In Jimmy's room. To pick all flowers. Martina Fillmore Good Gravy! Honest People Always in Joyce's room. To have her hogs on television. Ruth Gem mi Good heavens! Photography—R id i ng Boating—Fishing Walking Pepper. To have a self-supporting farm with time off to go fishing. Rebecca Hanna Flattery will get you nowhere. Doug—The Mare In hysterics. To be sophisticated. Nancy Heyser Out'n the light. Food—Men—Set Hair Peel sunburns. In Jimmy’s room or watering her Cunninghamia. To find an ambition. Ann Hunter How devoone.” The location where Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas unite. With Peggy. To raise ranchers and rancherettes. Victoria Kasperski My word! Flowers Beautiful Gardens Signing out. To be a second Irene Hayes. Betty May Krauss Dear Gus.” Music—Flower Shops Clothes—Swimming Dancing—Olives Cleaning her room. To be a florist or marry a man. Joyce Lilliendahl Blast it! Current Events—Law Trees—Drawing Writing Gazing at a beech tree. To run for Congress. Betsy Macdonald How terrific.” Clothes—Horses Yale In the ”Rec Room To do something worthwhile. Charlotte Naumilket Bully for you.” Dairy Cows—Jerseys German Shepherds Poetry In her room—knitting— studying—listening to the radio. To have the best Jersey herd in the State of Maine. Mrs. Neil Ungh! Sew i ng—Read i ng In the tea pantry drinking coffee. To be a garden consultant. Carol Parsons Oh, honestly! Saddle Horses Irish Setters On the end of a curb chain. To raise saddle horses. Carolyn Pederson I’m busy doing nothing. Dairy Cattle—Music In the middle row of the calf stalls. To own a 50-head Jersey herd. May Phillips How revolting! Tennis—Music In the tea pantry drinking coffee. To see Joyce on the bench (Judge's). Aline Rentschler I'm completely eye-balled. Geology—Fish i ng Walking Outdoors. To go out West and get a real he-man with or without a horse. Georgene Stratton 1 hate it with a purple passion. To be kind to your flat-footed friends Children’s Stories Dalmatians Down at Patronsky’s. To raise a lot of little flat-foots. Jo Taylor Save me, Ronald A fictitious hero). Baseball—Knitting Pounding the typewriter. To have a Schmoo Farm. Daphne Ward Doggone it! Horses—Music Books—The West In her room except when you want her. To travel. Sarah White Jiminy Christmas. Horses—Music Walking in the woods. To be successful. 1948 September 27 28 October 2 27 November 24 December 2 13 16 18 1949 January 11 12 18 February 8 15 19 22 March 8 15 18 24 April 3 5 5 22 May 6 18 21 22 June 11 25 28 29 30 School opened. Senior parry for the Juniors. First edition of the Harvester. Classes began. Picnic at Patronsky's. Baseball game. Flower Show staged by the Floriculture B Class. Thanksgiving Vacation. Movie on Pennsylvania. Peanut Week. Christmas Banquet—Singing by the Glee Club. Christmas Vacation. Winter Term began. State Farm Show at Harrisburg. Hayne’s Marionette Show. Time Lapse Films on Flowers. Valentine Party given by the Juniors for the Seniors. Valentine Dance. Movies on Perry Mansfield Riding Camp. Lecture on Turkey by Mrs. Rivinus. Lecture by Dr. Patrick on ' Clear Streams.” Chautauqua”—Local Talent displayed. Dramatic Club Play— Land of Bon Bons.” Children from College Settlement entertained at the School. Spring Term began. Lecture on Woodcarving by William C. Hampton. Social Service Club Auction. Garden Club Members visit the School. School Cattle Show. Spring Musical by the Glee Club. Spring Dance. May Day—Crowning of the May Queen and presentation of the play, Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Alumnae Association Party. Senior Trip—Buckhill Falls—Poconos. Supper at Mrs. Truitt's. Banquet. Breakfast given by Juniors for the Seniors. Commencement. 46 Pa.tr onA Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bidwell Mr. and Mrs. Harry Day Betty J. Kosty Joan M. Skirdlant Louise Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. J. Krauss Carol Hackney Muriel Satterthwaite Carol Whitenack Colonel and Mrs. William H. Fillmore Kathryn Neil Mr. and Mrs. Eric Pratt Jane A. Hcnk G. B. Simpscn Anna Heick Dr. Walter Lapp Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rcntschlcr Mrs. A. Gardiner Cooper Laura C. White Henry Schmieder William O. Strong Mr. and Mrs. James Bush-Brown Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gardner Chuck Laughridge Jo Anne Holmes Mr. and Mrs. George C. Parsons Margaret Matthews Vicki Kasperski Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lilliendahl Mr. and Mrs. Morris Evans Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Taylor, Jr. Chirlccn Wayland Mary Cain Dorothy Ammerman Mrs. John Watt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garra Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Ward Compliments of a Friend Compliments of a Friend Mesnagua Farm, South Hero, Vt. Harris Department Store The Zep Shop The West Wing KEL-EES Family Exchange 47 (?omfj (i nt cn ts °f BROCKWAY Glass Company Inc. Manufacturers of Glass Containers BROCKWAY, PA. 48 De Luxe Cruises to the Caribbean and South America GRACE LINE 10 Hanover Square or Rockefeller Center, New York Agents and offices in all principal cities Notes on Hybrid Vegetables ------- Fordhook Farms 1949 HYBRID varieties of vegetable crops were introduced from Fordhook Farms only a few years ago and have already proved of great interest to home gardeners and market growers all over the country. Like hybrid corn, these Fi (first generation) Hybrids arc hardier to adverse climatic conditions, have greater vigor and are considerably more prolific. Moreover, it is possible to incorporate resistance to a number of diseases ond insects in these Hybrids. Disease-Resistance, Higher Quality, Better Yield The Burpee Hybrid Cucumber, for example, is not only more vigorous and prolific but is also resistant to the common cucumber mosaic-virus, as well as tolerant to downy mildew. Another advantage of certain hybrids is extension of the bearing season. This is manifested especially in certain crosses between tomato inbreds. Hybrid Tomatoes from such crosses (for example Burpee Fordhook Hybrid and the Burpee Hybrid) are early, and in contrast to the common early varieties they continue to bear heavily through the growing season. Thus home gardeners find that by growing hybrid seed, fewer plants are needed and just one variety may satisfy the needs of a large family. Still another advantage of hybrids is more desirable habit of growth. For example. Black Beauty Eggplant has a bush plant that sometimes lets fruits touch the ground and rot. The Burpee Hybrid Eggplant is os early and more prolific, but also has more upright habit so most fruits are held up off the ground. Able to Utilize More Soil Nutrients All Hybrid Vegetables utilize more nutrients than ordinary varieties because they are bigger and have stronger root systems. Hybrid tomatoes produce such enormous crops that heavier application of fertilizers is highly profitable, increasing fruit size. Burpeeano Early Hybrid Tomato produces higher early yield than Earliana in the northern states, the fruits are larger and of better quality, with good soil fertility. Each hybrid vegetable seed is produced by costly hand pollination, requiring a great deal of work and supervision. But this valuable seed produces such superior quality and prolific yields that its greater cost is highly profitable to market growers and shippers, as well as to home gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers, Vegetable and Flower Philadelphia 32, Pa. Clinton, Iowa 50 d o mj7 (i m entd FARMERS DIGEST AMBLER, PA. THE SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE FOR WOMEN .A Sclool of Country Xife COURSES Horticulture Agriculture Landscape Design Two-year Diploma Course Mrs. James Bush-Brown, Director School of Horticulture Ambler, Pennsylvania 51 Do DL S. eniord: So radiant, so genial, so kind, so fun-loving — Their presence in a room has been like the burning of a lamp. Jleir oCitlfe SiAterS PRIMEX MILLS Primex and Purina Feeds for all Poultry and Livestock SEEDS — FERTILIZERS — GARDEN SUPPLIES Glenside, Pa. 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To be sure you get your copy, it is necessary that you enclose with your request 50(S coin or stamps, to cover postage and handling costs. WAYSIDE GARDENS, 54 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio Ambler, Pennsylvania Manufacturers of ROSETONE, AND ROOTONE 53 Compliments of AMBLER NATIONAL BANK AMBLER, PA. SEEDS — BULBS — PLANTS The Complete Garden Store 516-18 Market Street, Philadelphia 5, Pa. Compliments of GLEN-RU FARMS BROCKWAY, PA. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mengle AMERICA'S GARDEN BOOK by LOUISE BUSH-BROWN JAMES BUSH-BROWN Charles Scribner's Sons, Publishers — Price $4.00 54 It's the New AMBLER MOBIL SERVICE Enriched MITY-NICE Bread CENTER In the Distinctive Yellow Wrapper Minor Repairs, Accessories, Batter- also ies Charged, Cars Washed, Waxed, Buns—Rolls—Cakes—Pies and Lubricated by Butler and Bethlehem Pikes, Ambler, Pa. KOEHLER FRETZ Proprietors: V. R. Dragani — R. E. Vandegrift Phone 4626 Lansdale, Pa. Delivery Service Phone: Ambler 9953 NORTH PENN LUMBER CHARLES P. TEAS AND SUPPLY CO. Butler Pike and Lindenwold Avenue Phone 9982 Ambler, Pa. Fort Washington, Pa. Kelly Tires, Sunoco Batteries, Phone: Ambler 0605 CH 7-3233 Accessories Phone 1404 IMPROVE YOUR FARMING JAMES RICCIARDI With Independent’s Standard Animal Organic Base Fertilizer distributor of Beer and Soft Drinks INDEPENDENT MFG. CO. Wheatsheaf Lane and Aramingo Avenue 6 South Main Street Ambler, Pa. Philadelphia 37, Penna. Phone, Ambler 2059 Nitc, Ambler 1344-J AMBLER DRUG CO. ULMER'S FLOWERS The Prescription Drug Store Charles Ulmer, Jr. Ambler Theatre Building Broad Axe, Pennsylvania Ambler, Pa. 55 Compliments of MARY JANE WILSON GIFT SHOP GOETTNER'S BAKERY 17 E. Butler Avenue Complete Line of Baked Goods Whipped Cream Goods Our Own Make ICE CREAM Delivered Packed in Ice Ambler 1888 THE AMBLER GAZETTE Congratulations to the Graduating Class Printers — Publishers from Since 1883 HOWARD JOHNSON'S AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA Bethlehem Pike Ambler, Pa. Bell, Ambler 0551 Compliments of AMBLER NURSERIES MELOGRANO STUDIO James R. Gillin, Proprietor Ambler, Pa. Tennis Avenue and Susquehanna Road Ambler, Pa. FRED'S SHOE REPAIR JAMES NOTARIS Radio — Television — Appliances 83 East Butler Avenue Sales and Service Ambler, Pa. Phone: Ambler 1871 115 Butler Avenue Ambler, Pa. Phone: Ambler 1542 56 Compliments of Compliments of TOMPKIN'S ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION AMBLER MEN'S WEAR SHOP Ambler, Pa. Ambler, Pa. Phone 9918 ROSEMARY GARAGE PEGGY'S FLOWER SHOP Body and Fender Repair 6 W. Butler Avenue Cars Stored and Washed Lubrication Ambler, Pennsylvania Ambler, Pa. Phone: Ambler 1570 Phone: Ambler 1554 DR. WM. B. GROSS Optometrist 91 E. Butler Avenue Ambler, Pa. Daily l to 5:30 P.M., Friday and Saturday Till 7 P.M. Examination by Appointment Only Purest and Flighest Quality Drugs JOS. ANGENY Main and Butler Ambler, Pa. Diamonds — Watches Silverware — J ewelry BRENNEMAN BRADY HERBERT H. GROSS Ambler, Pa. Jeweler 91 E. Butler Avenue Ambler, Pa. The Prescription Drug Store The Safe Drug Store Phone: Ambler 1544 Phone 3063 57 Since 1910 MEDA” DAIRY PRODUCTS MEYERS DAIRIES, INC. Ambler, Pa. 0398 Phone 0608 THE JOHNSON PRESS AMBLER’S PRINTERS 9 South Main Street AMBLER 3007-J Bell Phone: Ambler 0802 H. C. DEENS BRO. Electrical Contractors Electrical Appliances Hardware Supplies 21 Butler Avenue Ambler, Pa. Phone 0507 Nite 1 136 Flowers by Wire AMBLER FLOWER SHOP Flowers of Distinction 107 E. Butler Avenue I. G. Jones Ambler, Pa. BETTY JENKINS SHOP 35 East Butler Avenue Ambler, Pennsylvania Hours: 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Daily 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Friday and Saturday Telephone: Ambler 1733 Compliments of LYNCH'S Texaco Station 58 59 60