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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1957 volume:

Helene Z,im merman. Editor Nancy Urian, Assistant Editor Molly Jackson. Literary Editor Lynn Perry. Photography Ambl cr ns Dedication We had only a few months to become acquainted with Julie's warmhearted nature, but the time was sufficient for her pleasant personality to permeate our hearts and a-rouse the true friendship we learned to feel for her. Although the loss of our friend was a sad and unbelievable experience, it heightened our appreciation of Julie's fine and generously expressed qualities. To the memory of this gentle, uncomplaining girl whose life added so much happiness to our lives and whose death gave us so much greater strength and courage, we sincerely dedicate our yearbook. Julia Lee Dater Appreciation Rough exams, constant kidding, ready smile--for these and many personal reasons we will always remember Mr. Patronsky. Not only did he contribute to our academic knowledge, but also he gave us many sound words of advice. Most appreciated, however, was his subtle way of making us think. Though our feelings are occasionally distorted by memories of rows of unpruned peach trees, weedy strawberries, and tanks of cold, wet sprays, still we, the Senior Class, would like to express our gratitude to Mr. P. 2 Stephen Patronsky Administration It is fortunate when one can look back and take satisfaction from that which was; can look ahead and take hope for that which will be. This good fortune is yours. You have done a great many things with distinction to yourselves and with loyalty to your college. You have been a stimulus as welL as a reactor to stimuli. Having given much, you will profit much from your educational experience. May you have the fulfillment of your wishes and the best of all good things. � Mr. Jonathan W. French, Jr. Director Mrs. Reed S. Fisher Dean of Women Each of you has planted seeds in the soil during your two years here and has experienced the deep satisfaction of the harvest. In the field of ideas, with participation and anticipation, seeds have also been planted. These seeds will respond to interest and care and will develop into a rich harvest of food for thought, a harvest which can be reaped day by day. I can wish no greater joy for you than a continuous happy harvest. Faculty Front row: Miss Mary Koehler, Herdswoman; Mrs. Dirk van Ingen, Horse Husbandry; Miss Viola Anders, Floriculture; Mrs. James Bush-Brown, Journalism and Public Speaking; Mrs. Reed Fisher, Dean. Back row: Mr. Edward Green, Sociology; Mr. David Segal, Agriculture; Mr. Hans A. Zutter. Fruits and Vegetables; Mr. Benjamin Horowitz, Floriculture; Mr. Stephen Patronsky, Fruits and Vegetables; Mr. James Bush-Brown, Landscape Design. Not present: Mrs. Edgar Lee Masters, English; Mr. Edgar Grater, Flower Shop Management; Mr. Henry Schmieder, Entomology; Dr. John Swartley, Botany. Staff Front row: Mrs. William Core, Mrs. Garry R. Bub, Mrs. Bernard Knight, Mrs. William L. Woodington. Back row: Mr. William Core, Mrs. Bertha Church, Mrs. Robert H. McKinney, Mr. Steven De Veegh. Not present: Mrs. Katherine Lusky, Mr. William Hale. 5 Bo Nancy Bowlby 39 Locust Avenue Lexington, Massachusetts Landscape Merilyn Caccia 11 Mill Road New Rochelle, New York Landscape Birthday—November 8 Hello, baby .. .the little smoker... Glamoreen alias Rork.. . Aw, c’mon, Zim! Let’s study. .. .the human coffee bean.. .all those lost tennis balls.. .the camp counsellor... keeper of the wee small hours.. .Soc made her green.. .the Boston Bean Song.. . Oh, for a car! ... her wonderful nephew.. .the drive-in... her aversion to tight tennis nets.. .the whistler.. .New Hampshire.. .Que Sera Sera. Cacci Birthday—May 10 We had a b-a-l-l! .. .Maybelline and her smoke rings.. .rock’n roll.. . Howdy, ma’am .. .the T-birds... Who do I have a date with tonight? .. .Green Arrow... yo ho.. . Zimmy, you know that social..? .. .duals and Hollywood mufflers.. .Sasha and Fritz.. .the quiet one.. .wolf whistle .. .Mother Caccia.. .Judy’s daisies.. .her taxi business.. .jail bird_master mechan- ic. . .stock car racing.. .modesty, clothes lender. Betsy Birthday—September 3 How long does it take to make $10, 000? her love of birds and chicken feet... the viewing in the flower arranging room... pinned.. .that flute.. .September Song... Carl.. .Mennonite twin.. .the oat bin... her love of mice.. .her letter from Ur-sinus.. .da kid wid da pitcher.. .her concert craze.. .medicine man hater.. .her traveling chair.. .her yummy green outfit .. .Norway.. .flower arranging. Elizabeth W. Gruber 124 Lincoln Terrace Norristown, Pennsylvania Landscape Hinkie Birthday—July I Spit in his eye .. .Harold.. .they call her Speedo.. .Nails.. .the Guernsey and collie fanatic.. .4 for 29£.. .Plumstead-ville.. .her physique.. .her thriving business. . . Oh, I feel awful .. .the wienie roast... Hink, you're 21. Now quit your bawling! .. .being bitter.. .her Sunday conducted tours.. .waterless flower arrange ments.. .her delayed reaction to jokes... those dairy pants.. .It’s Almost Tomorrow. Ina M. Hinkle Box 57 Plum steadville, Pennsylvania Agriculture 7 Smiley Birthday—June 20 Oh, that Pepsi man! .. .Dirty Gert's... What! Me worry?.. .What is a lobley? ... her 3 A.M. art work.. . Come on, Turtle .. .her quiet musical tastes.. .Pinky’s guinea pig... 17 day confinement-- plus... one white carnation.. .measle spots.. .the breakfast habit.. .punctuality.. .singing in the shower.. .Grinny Bear.. .mischief night.. .only Scape in the Dairy Club... Boston daisies.. .the farm pond in October. Judith Hirtle Glenwood Road Clinton, Connecticut Landscape Molly Jackson R.R. 3 Hinsdale, Illinois Agriculture Moldy Birthday—June 13 Is that friendly? .. .her Choice champ .. .when Irish eyes are smiling.. .her hordes of Harrys.. .Karmy.. .her collect call to the governor.. .May Day madness and Harvester hallucinations.. .her tail tales.. .Matthew.. .the truant tuber... that broken leg.. .Karmy’s sidewalk adventure. . . Watch yourself! . ..the circular staircase.. . Shed .. .another beag-ler.. .Tally ho and pip pip. 8 Johnnie Birthday—July 12 I forgot my ice skates .. .the boys back home.. .her shoes.. .the pogo-stick kid .. .that straw hat.. .Stretch.. .the riding habit.. .her gift to Mr. Segal.. .a hill billy music lover.. .the observer.. .Lady... her clean room.. .all-night music and lights.. .polo games.. .always on time .. .Debbie’s departure.. .the taller, the better.. .pink and brown pills.. .when her bed went to the john.. .her competing record player. Margie Birthday—August 23 I had a slight concussion once .. .Charlie.. . It’s after 7 .. .the temperate one .. .coffee ice cream.. .there are no lights in the greenhouse.. .the night Charlie blacked out.. .Boss.. . Are you asleep, Miss Martin? .. .weak tea.. .getting picked up.. .Philadelphia.. .her poor cows.. . How long does it take for that seed to take effect? .. .her quiet voice.. .slippy.. .gum.. .Fuller andTippo .. .the rose garden. mmfr Judith H. Johnson 23 Theodore Street Newington, Connecticut Agriculture Marjorie J. Martin Valley Avenue Atglen, Pennsylvania Agriculture M Jill E. Mehlin 148 Old Kings Highway N. Darien, Connecticut Landscape Lynn Perry 326 West 31st Street Erie, Pennsylvania Landscape Birthday—May 23 What zone is Kansas in?”.. .her A-wful average.. .the explosion in the wall_ the Newark reception committee.. .Have fiance--will travel.. .her curly hair.. .red curtains.. .Vermont.. .house lover.. .early American antiques.. .letter writer.. .THE time she was late to class.. . Introduce me to a fellow who can dance .. .the flying saucer.. .Miss Melon.. .Greyhound buses. Birthday—April 20 You push the V.F. baby carriage for a while! .. .her good conduct medal.. .Ev and the chocolate cake.. .Sweet Pea.. . I hate being snowed! .. .the jet-propelled mare.. .baby-sitting for Tage.. .her travel abroad.. .Rob Roy.. .Clair de Lune... her week-end home.. .crown rot.. .Japan .. .her soft-spoken record player.. .her Cupid dive.. .the Soc student.. .singing ... the water battle in the greenhouse. 10 Ev Birthday—November 18 Did I scare you? .. .those cherry bombs .. .1 like Ike.. . Get the number of that plane! .. .her barking seal laugh.. .sickness doesn’t pay.. .a bathmat will never do.. .her hot-rod friend.. .the pepper patch .. .her Oldsmobubble.. .the cheapskate and the tape recorder.. .Moonglow on 33 rpm.. .A teenage quarrel.. .Philadelphus .. .Cheyenne.. .Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza.. .learning to swim. Birthday—November 12 I think I’ll rearrange my room .. .the rambunctious Rambler.. .the silver football. . .napping in the wheelbarrow.. .turtles. . .square dance lover.. .the psuedo scorpion.. .Jack.. .the house plant lover .. .Dr. Roberta.. .the only Hort.. . I’m gonna grow my hair .. .all keyed up... There are too many sides to this problem .. .the slow eater.. .So Ho.. . I’m homesick for the lake. Evelyn Pizano 255 Battle Avenue Exeter, Pennsylvania Landscape Roberta A. M. Sayers 18 Winding Way West Orange, New Jersey Horticulture Dottie Dorothy Thomas R.D. 1 Greenville, Pennsylvania Landscape Lynne Thomas R.D. 1 Greenville, Pennsylvania Landscape Birthday—May 19 I like pie--Beta Theta!”.. .Florida vacations. . .her Beta parties and songs... those phone calls.. .the two-tone Chevy .. .the other Mennonite twin.. .pinned to a Lehigh man.. .Pittsburgh and Lancaster. . .her perennial battle with Alfred... gardenias and pansies.. .wearing out Route 309.. .absent-mindedness... beach parties. Lynne Birthday—August 31 Where's the car? .. .the palomino pair .. .her still in the closet.. .Allegheny Moon.. .the early riser.. .the changing hair-do.. .Star.. .fraternity fancier.. .red and white striped upholstery.. .her tan... champagne in the barn.. .social-seeking letters.. .Biscuit.. .a short week-end trip to Greenville.. .Weimaraners. Nancy Birthday—March 28 Get that snake out of here! ... crash-- Oh, my arm!”____the church goer... polka dots and moonbeams.. .the six-point engagement.. .Anastasia-Marie... double trouble... Fair Alice.. .business manager for the socials.. .Shalimar... lights out when dressing.. . Oh, you!”... the stair climber_ Does anyone want to walk into town?”.. .HJ’s.. .showers... Anyone for tennis? Gajr Birthday—March 23 Raise your right hand! .. .Dick.. .a member of the pitched-by-Patti club.. .the me-triculous farmer.. .Genevieve.. .the surprising Surpirse.. .her aristocratic tastes... 7 dogs in a trailer.. .her small poultry plant .. .her love of 5 10's.. .scrubbing floors .. .shoe shines and ironing.. .her birthday diamond... That car’s from Essex County! .. .the trip to Doc's wedding.. .the motorcycle hater.. .monkey corps. Nancy Urian Longmeadow Farm Wenonah, New Jersey Landscape Gail Yarwood 133 North Maple Avenue East Orange, New Jersey Agriculture Molly Lou Yost R.R. 2 Greenview, Illinois Agriculture Helene Zimmerman Box J Jamestown, Pennsylvania Agriculture Yosty Birthday—October 23 'Til call you in the morning .. .the English expert.. .the church paper.. . By dingy don-gy .. .Greenview and the grain elevator... her many conquests.. .our Angus show-woman. . .oh, those mornings after.. .slim.. .the two Sleepers.. .the farmerette fashion plate .. .a member of the beagling brigade.. .An-goose, Angi, and Angeese.. .her affair with the pencil.. .that Midwestern accent. Zimmy Birthday—April 11 But I like to kick the horsey! .. .winter shoes.. .the phantom forest ranger.. .Morgans. . .the day she walked off the wagon ...After All-- That’s my heifer”.. .Camden champ.. .Handy Andy and the electrical problems... I’m sooorry .. .Melvin... Mary’s carpentering and Funnyface’s sneeze .. .dandelions.. . Miss Zimmerman, are you in love? .. .conditioning.. .da-da-da's .. .April in Portugal.. .beagling.. .her black outfit. Prophecy Our Bo is a girl of finesse; That she’ll reach heights of fame is my guess. In landscape design She may be fine; But sociology will cause her success! Every girl in the hall knows our Cacci”--For hoagies she sure is our lackey. With that handyman's car, She’s bound to go far; But the way that she drives it is wacky! Betsy Gruber's a gal of renown Who hails from near Norristown. At the end of the day Her flute she will play When she’s finished her work in the ground. A card is our Ina Meyers Hinkle; Her work is all done in a twinkling. She'll do it or die Or spit in your eye; For Harold this may be an inkling! Judy Hirtle is one who knows art, And in landscape design has a start. This gal will go places, Meet interesting faces, And one of them may steal her heart. From Hinsdale's an aggie named Molly Whose tall tales are mostly pure folly! But the guys she’ll employ On her farm in Illinois Will ride in Volkswagens, by golly! Connecticut has girls who are small. And some are exceedingly tall. But the point we would make To the folks of that state Is that Johnnie will out-reach them all! When it comes to aggies with fame, Margie Martin is one we can name. She can put down a riot With that little word Quiet!” With her kids 'twill be more of the same. Wise girl is our modern friend Jill. She’s decided to landscape a hill; Build a cottage small By a waterfall, And Norman will pay all the bills. Lynn Perry has lots of plans, And her talents will be in demand. Her greenhouses galore On Maryland’s west shore Will have touches of Rome and Japan. A girl from Exeter, Pa. Is destined to go quite a way. Pizano’s the name--Knitting brought her the fame, And her garments should bring quite high pay! To floriculture Miss Sayers is kin; The way she loves plants is a sin, And for a fellow named Jack She's acquired a knack. With her hobbies our Robbie will win! Now Dottie and Lynne are quite gay; They came here from Greenville, Pa. They have more on their minds Than landscape designs; They'll join a fraternity some day! Now Urian, whose first name is Nancy, For landscape design has a fancy. From her interesting talk Of the trails she doth walk We predict there will be some romancing! From Jersey, there’s a Yarwood named Gail; In agriculture, her work cannot fail. With NAC's aid To help make the grade, This gal will be rolling in kale! In Kansas, potatoes grow small, And Iowa’s corn is quite tall. But in the midwest, Yost grows the best; And her herds will out-class them all. Last of our grads is Miss Z. Whose future’s quite easy to see; Her plans have been made And with Arrow to aid Some ranger will be up a tree! 15 Freshmen Freshman class officers, left to right: Beth Higgins, Patricia Krieg, Cathy Buenz, Monica Moran. Last September, when we seniors returned from our vacation, we found a healthy but slightly timid group of saplings had been planted here at S of H. We applied a little tradition in the forms of initiation, classes, duty, socials, informal get-togethers, and quickly available fun. Our little-sister saplings responded at once and grew into good-sized trees with which we shared the sun and rain of many experiences . Left to right: Elsie Muir, Lenore Fried, Patricia Krieg; Jane Wetterau, Lois Ku-nath, Rita Pfaffinger; Susan White, Charlotte Pasler, Anne Clifford; Marion Am-mann, Robin Kirk, Anne Blank; Hope Gandy. And then I said... 16 Left to right: Irene Mazur, Elizabeth Higgins, Linda Lukachek; Barbara Smith, Kathleen McCabe, Ann Jones; Monica Moran, Catharine Buenz, Marilyn Strawn; Mary Ann Blair, Nancy Reynolds, Nicole Gardere; Jeanne Comstock, Mary Mills Carter. Next year these trees will top the forest and find a new planting beneath them. We hope that in the years to come they will remember the good friends made, the sad times shared, and the feeling of comradeship by which they helped to make our senior year such a happy one. The Fearsome Five TV or not TV' 17 Class Will With caffeine’s eye-opener and soc's long toil, Marion will be burning Bo’s midnight oil. Dusty will have troubles galore next year; She’ll have Ev’s psychosomatic cow fear. Cathy more often will straddle a horse, For she'll inherit Gail's Levi source. Mary Mills for walking will be fated; In Johnnie’s shoes she will be well gaited. Bouts with the pincurl were Anne's Waterloo; Now she'll have Jill's hair and peroxide, too! Dome's appetite for Beta Theta Pi Will be left next year for Jeannie to try. Margie's loud cries inducing silence She'll give to Jay to curb her violence. A fifth for walking, Nancy's constant plea, Is Lennie’s to collect a safari. Smiley leaves her diets, et al. to Hope; If only weight would wash away with soap! Nicky will have long johns dangling astray Since they’re Johnnie's she’s wearing till next May. A be-muscled Beth would be quite a sight--Hink's biceps she'll flex morning, noon, and night. Andy assumes Yostie’s English class seat; To her, this will be a boresome repeat. Lynne leaves Robin a woodie potion; That juniper brew will put her in motion! Cacci leaves the local gentry and all that; Her men (with reservations) go to Pat. Nancy leaves Earl Hummel's tunes for dancing To Lois for her future romancing. Lynn leaves her maps of western Pa. For Linda when she goes back that way. Jerry, as soon as Miss Bowlby moves out, You have the smoker for lounging about. Rene, don't panic, rage, or disparage--Lynn leaves you her social baby carriage. Kathy McCabe is due for a change. For Jill's quiet way to her will be strange. Monk’s bike used to run on Wheaties and pep. But with Cacci's duals it will really step. Betsy leaves Ursinus for Kitty's collection Making, of course, just one exception! Zimmy's Sunday pastime of beagling and tea Are for Skipper when she has a week-end free. Rusty will take her dates from N. A.C. To the red room to watch Betsy's TV. For Barb who writes hither, thither and yon Is Hink's paper which isn't written upon. Marilyn's duty crew will be more alive When it gains the speed of Jackson's five. Jane will have to pigtail her lengthy hair; She'll find, with Zimmy’s, a lot more there. Robbie’s wealth of botany specimens Will go under Susie’s microscope lens. Hirtle's Pepsi business and all its woe Next year to Nancy Reynolds will go. We would like to express our appreciation to Mary Koehler for her unfailing patience in helping us to learn the many practical aspects of our studies. Without her cheerful guidance, much which we enjoyed would have been work. We would also like to mention Margie Moss, Barbara Stimson, Thayer Whiting, Ruth Markowe, and Judy Sorg (now Denelsbeck) who shared many happy days with us during our freshman year. 18 May Day The May Fair transformed the Green Garden into a gay Elizabethan fair grounds, complete with booths of cakes and cookies under the wisteria vines, farm animals bedecked with ribbons and flowers, and a craning audience of friends and relatives. Helene Zimmerman followed the stately procession of her court through the throngs of cheering people to the throne where she was crowned Queen of the May. Then the royal entourage settled down in their places to enjoy the festivities. A company of players made their entrances and exits to the poetic lines of the Loch-invar tale recited by narrator Robbie Sayers. Then a group of baliadiers entertained the Queen, the court, and the audience with their rendition of several Elizabethan ballads. A cheerful band of folk dancers in petticoated skirts and knee britches whirled in after the singers and added to the colorful presentation. Finally the prize winning animals of the fair were paraded before the Queen and the audience to conclude the festivities. Despite the threatening weather spirits were not dampened and the entertainers and audience alike enjoyed visiting in the gardens and partaking in refreshments on the terrace before they dispersed to their homes. 33 NAME FAVORITE SAYING WHERE FOUND INTERESTS Bo ’’Pity, pity In the smoker 1956 Fords and camps Cacci No panic In a car Yul and sports cars Betsy Oh, you.. Sun bathing Cemeteries Hinkie Huh? In the john Harold and Guernseys Smiley I’ll be right there In the front seat of Maybelline Drawing Moldy Watch yourself' Working in the library Karmy Johnnie Drop dead In the stable Photography and horses Margie Poor soul In the egg cellar Writing letters JiU Oh, dear In the library Norman Lynn I don't know what to tell you North Wales Traveling and sailing Ev Heartache With Lynn Scotch pines Robbie Well, now... Collecting botany specimens Ham radios and miniature flower arrangements Dottie He's only been gone an hour and I miss him already Lancaster Attractive doctors Lynne Blahhh At fraternity parties Star Nancy Oh, isn't that neat' Walking Getting out of classes Gay Let's go out to eat' With Dick Surprise and Dick Yostie By dingy dongy Sleeping Angus Zimmy Thinguns On Arrow Morgan horses 34 PET PEEVE SAVING GRACE AMBITION WHAT IF 18” bass Perseverance To have a cottage and a Chris Craft All the peanut butter in the world went bad People who tease her snake Helpfulness To be the first woman driver at Indianapolis The speed limit were enforced Attractive nurses Congeniality To make $10,000 and get married The sun stopped shining People who leave things in her room Dependability None Harold had to stay in the army for 10 years The Pepsi machine Sociability To go to Wyoming There were no volume knob on a radio Harry Entertaining ability To win the Hunter Championship at Harrisburg She hadn't caught an 18” bass Gooey eggs Good nature To travel between her world wide stables She had to think fast Empty mailboxes Interest in people To have a dairy and dairy bar They stopped making chewing gum Noisy people Intelligence To get to Kansas Her hair were straight Slow people Good conversationalist To own a nursery and a Norseman There were no water Philadephus Sense of humor To own a nursery (trees) They stopped making Oldsmobiles Betsy's splintery floor Academic inquisitiveness To work at Rutgers Experiment Station There weren't county agents The mouse in Molly's wall Sweetness To get married Dick became a psychiatrist Curfews Beauty To be dean of a boys' college Fraternities were abolished Cacci's snake, Yul Brynner Nearness To run a bachelors' apartment The soles of her shoes wore out Well-done food Kindness To stay on Patti There were no trailers People who Bun-bury other people Sincerity To have an Angus herd and 10 hired men She didn't have dimples Gas costing more than 24. % Sympathy To get a horsey job She did find a forest ranger 35 Graduation June 20, 1957, will long be remembered by seniors and freshmen alike. The freshmen will remember the gentle manner in which the seniors awakened them shortly before dawn; the seniors will never forget trying to hold back tears as the strains of Auld Lang Syne drifted into the early morning air above the bonfire in the riding ring. Nor will the seniors forget the wonderful senior breakfast at which the freshmen entertained them with songs, drama, and delicious food. When 2:30 arrived, it hardly seemed possible to the cap and gown clad seniors marching slowly through the perennial gardens to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance that this was really graduation. After the invocation by Rev. Howard O. Bailey and a few encouraging words by the president of the Board of Trustees, Mrs. Franklin S. Edmonds, an inspiring commencement address was presented by John M. Fogg, Jr., Director of the Morris Arboretum and Professor of Botany at the University of Pennsylvania. After the presentation of diplomas by Mr. French, few dry eyes could be found among the graduates as the freshmen sang Where’er You Walk and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Following this, Dean Fisher read the names of the girls who were on the Dean’s List for the year. She then announced the recipients of the various awards and honors. Monica Moran was the proud freshman to receive the scholarship for the highest academic standing in her class. The Emma Blakiston Award for the highest academic standing for the two year course was won by Molly Jackson. Lynn Perry won the Margaret Day award for her excellent term paper. Lastly, the honor of receiving the Louise Bush-Brown Citizenship award went to Jill Mehlin. After singing America and receiving benediction, the graduating seniors marched back through the gardens to the terrace where sad farewells to friends and faculty members meant the end of two wonderful years at the School of Horticulture. 36 19 Wise Acres Producing Wise Acres was hectic and fun! Helene Zimmerman, our editor, will long be remembered for her hard work. As the staff hustled with art work, literary contributions, photographs, advertisements, and the general work of compiling and organizing material, a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm grew among us. We, the staff, hope that our spirit has given you a better yearbook. Student Council Margie Martin, president of Student Council; Jill Mehlin, president of the senior class; Helene Zimmerman, representative of the senior class; Monica Moran, president of the freshman class; and Beth Higgins, representative of the freshman class, have comprised our governing body this year. These middle men between students and administration have listened to our problems and have done their best to solve them while keeping in mind the welfare of all. Music Club Under Betsy Gruber’s direction, this year’s Music Club tackled its object of developing greater music appreciation by listening to records of classical music and show tunes and by organizing an extensive library of good records for the school. In addition, the club widened its musical horizons by attending many community concerts in the Philadelphia area. 20 Glee Club Our Glee Club, directed by Miss Shirk, gave us a beautiful Christmas recital and some joyous singing at the spring concert, plus adding to the merriment of May Day. With the wheels kept smoothly running by president Jill Mehlin, Glee Club’s talented singers provided fine entertainment to the not-so-talented segment of the student body. The Harvester Thanks to our contributing editors; to the artistic abilities of Judy Hirtle; to Margie Martin’s critical eye; to the perseverance of our all-night typists, Molly Jackson and Helene Zimmerman; and, last but not least, to the office staff, we managed to roll off several good issues of The Harvester. Social Service Making Christmas decorations to cheer hospital patients and planting window boxes in Philadelphia were two of the worthwhile activities planned for Social Service Club members by their president, Dottie Thomas. Members prepared baskets bulging with food for needy families both at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each contained a frozen turkey purchased with money earned at the riotous clothing auction sponsored by the club. 21 Athletic Club Swimming and tennis comprised the major activities of the Athletic Club. The new backboard on the tennis court helped our up-and-com-ing stars to become more proficient. The road between S of H and the YWCA saw car loads of cheerful swimmers headed for an evening plunge. These and other activities spurred by president Nancy Bowlby’s enthusiasm have offered pleasant diversions to our busy lives. Activities Committee The busy activities committee helped to keep our weekends full of fun. The committee, with the aid of Dean Fisher, organized socials with various colleges, square dances with NAC, and formal dances . Before each event, there was excitement and confusion; but when the big evenings came, everyone had a wonderful time. Our Camera Club members, under the guidance of president Mer-ilyn Caccia and with the help of Mr. Segal, learned how to take better pictures, how to develop and enlarge their shots, and some of the basic facts underlying photography. Our camera bugs can now enjoy their hobby more fully and perhaps use these abilities in their future professions. Camera Club 22 Dairy Club Dairy club president, Ina Hinkle, did a splendid job of organizing the club around its central function, the dairy show. Clipping, trimming, washing, brushing--ail the club members' diligent work culminated on that chilly April afternoon when champion Mary Anne Blair, showing Chiffon, and reserve champion Lenny Fried, showing Echo Rose, were chosen. Everyone's fine showing made the day an exciting ending to the year’s work. Riding Club Riding Club members spent many hours riding trails and working in the ring to improve their form . The club’s president, Helene Zimmerman, encouraged us to attend riding lessons in which we learned style, patience, and sportsmanship. The falls, the tack cleaning sessions, the horse shows, the promotions in rating, and the satisfaction of working with horses and friends made our Riding Club year very enjoyable . 23 SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE FORD F. D. HARTZEL'S SONS CO. SALES -- SERVICE FEED. COAL, LUMBER. 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Gas • O ils • T ires • Re pa irs The Home of the Pansy Since 1891 The Finest Rock Plants, Perennials, and Pansies Write for Free Color Catalogs PITZONKA’S Pansy Farm Nursery - Bristol, Pa. 29 Compliments of REGAN’S QUALITY SHOES HOLIDAY NURSERY 111-113 E. BUTLER AVE. East Tennis Avenue Ambler, Pa. AMBLER, PA. John C. Swartley, Proprietor Where shoes are not just sold, but accurately fitted Compliments of WILLIAM R. WEBSTER SONS Registered KOEHLER FRETZ, INC. Plumbing and Heating Engineering Mity-Nice 4 - 6 E. Butler Avenue Bread-Rolls-Cake Pie Ambler, Pennsylvania Lansdale UL 5-4626 Ml 6-0171 J. W. CRAFT SONS Compliments of Genuine Lehigh Valley Coal OLD COMFORT COMPANY, Inc. Lumber and Building Materials Feed and Fertilizers Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Ambler, Pa. Bell Phone, MI 6-3005 TAylor 8-1420 UPLAND FARM Jersey Cattle ‘BrennemapT 76‘BrADY’ AMBLER m PENNA. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dater Upland Farm The Safe Drug Store Cummington, Mass. Phone MI 6-3063 Registry No. 4021 30 HERMAN MEHLIN Builders Darien, Connecticut Phone 5-2757 Phone 5-1087 Compliments of THE MORAN PAINT CO. Manufacturers of Industrial Architectural Paints Dayton and Xenia, Ohio Telephone, Ambler 0965 GLAMOUR BEAUTY SALON Ann Bobotas, Proprietor 101 Mattison Ave. Ambler, Pa. HOWARD CAMERA SHOP 57 Butler Avenue Ambler, Pa. Phone Mitchell 6-2076 JAMES NOTARIS Radio Since 1925 115 Butler Ave. Ambler, Pa. - MI 5-1542 De Soto BOCCHINO BROS. Dry Cleaning Call Delivery Service 162 E. Poplar Street Ambler, Pa. Phone MI 6-2090 PATRONS EDWARD J. KELLY 219-249 E. Butler Ave. Phone Mitchell 6-1040—1041 PAMA-RIA PIZZERIA 16 N. Main St. - Ambler, Pa. Pizza-Hoagies-Steaks Hamburgers Eat Here or Take Out MI 6-9912 THE GIFT GALLERY Butler Ave. at Hendricks St. Ambler, Pa. Arrow Hawk Allweirs Record Shop Viola K. Anders Mr. and Mrs. James Bush-Brown Helen Metricarti Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Mehlin Miss Mabel S. Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gruber A Friend Mrs. Reed Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan W. French, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fried Grace's Beauty Shoppe Ambler Fashion Shop, Inc. Harris Department Store Crestalban Farm. Phones: Phones: WH 8-0500 MI 6-6500 CH 7-7181 Nite: WH 8-0500 M. ROBERTSON SON Florist 625 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim Philadelphia 18, Penna. 127 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, Pa. 81 D. Richard Reynolds, Builder of Homes Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Green Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Sayers Miss Ellen L. Sayers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith A Friend Mary J. Koehler Mr. and Mrs. George Mazur Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Hinkle Dr. and Mrs. Walter D. Higgins Mrs. C. W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kazior Edward H. Kunath Mr. and Mrs. F. Kunath Mr. and Mrs. B. Krieg Mrs. Frances Knight Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Lukachek, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Miller Martin H. F. Mauss Mrs. Robert H. McKinney Mr. and Mrs. S. Havard Martin Jack Schultz, Dick Porter, Jack Metcalf Mrs. Gertrude F. Squires Variety Center Mrs. Bertha Church Grandval B. Carter Mr. and Mrs. A. Caccia Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Zimmerman The Harvester The Music Club The Riding and Dairy Clubs 32 This book printed by VELVATONE. a special process of litho-graphic printing. Sole producers: NVm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No other printing firm is authorized to use the Vclvatonc method.