Piqua Central High School - Piquonian Yearbook (Piqua, OH)

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THE PIQUONIAN Twenty Years Prom Now H 'M GOING to get turkey, cranberry sauce, au gratin potatoes, caviar, perfection salad, strawberry shortcake--- sighed the bride, happily. Whoa! Darling, you know the family pocketbook won't permit such lavish expendi- ture, admonished the husband in a cooing voice. They were obviously newlyweds. One could almost see rice dropping from their clothing. The charming couple was just entering the magnificent Palm Crest hotel, the most exclusive one in Palm Beach, Florida. This large hotel was owned by Louise Hill and Ruth Howard and was efficiently managed by John Frontz. The hostess was that very capable individual, Antoi- nette Thoma. The newlyweds registered as Mr. and Mrs. Marion Vosler, of Piqua, Ohio. The clerk looked at them increduously. Why, I know you! he gasped. You're Marion Vosler and Jeanette Fisher, my old schoolmates. I haven't seen you for twenty years. Don't you remember me? I'm Woodrow Klauerf' The three engaged in reminiscences for a few minutes. As the newlyweds turned to leave, they noticed another couple approaching, arrayed in golf clothes. Mrs. Vosler cried, Why, Louise Elbrecht! What are you doing here? Mrs. Kerns, corrected that lady. Ralph and I are here to compete in the National Open Gold tournament. The four proceeded to the hotel restaurant. What well-planned menus! exclaimed Mrs. Vosler. Oh, yes. You know Marjorie Louis is the dietician here, said Mrs. Kernsg she's really very famous for her ability to arrange well-balanced meals. After leaving the restaurant the foursome took one of the William Stilwell Silver Stream- lined taxis to the Palace theatre, owned by john Angle. This theatre was presenting a special show for the benefit of charity. The following program was handed to them: Rajah-Foremost Magician of the World-Roger Middleswart CAssisted by Paul South, Melba Gray, and Onnolee Hudsonj May and Culpepper-Agile Acrobats 'cIg1hifTgilling Trio-Kathryn Elliott, Lucille Erb, and Evelyn Peters fAccompanied by Viola ri es Virginia Harris-Blues Singer Florence Kronenberg-Saxaphone Player jimmy Packman-Tap Dancer Looking around at the audience Mrs. Vosler spied Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poling CFlorence Fogtj who had been married recently. Then they noticed a woman with a ferocious scowl on her face. The usher informed them that it was Betty Armstrong, a columnist and dramatic critic. On leaving the theatre the little group visited the Howling Dog Night club owned by Rose Moniaci. They enthusiastically applauded the beautiful dancers, Muzetta Hentrich, Doris Finfrock, Dorothy Isensee, and Pauline Hudson. Indeed, Mr. Vosler was so enthusiastic that he wanted to join the ladies and demonstrate his ability as an adagio dancer. The music for the dancing was furnished by Harry McMaken's Merry Moaners. This orchestra consisted of Bob Reed, Bob Buchanan, Joe Bundschuh, Bob Gard, and Roy Carson. The director an- nounced, Berneda Williams, featured soloist. Mrs. Kerns began to hum the piece which the orchestra was playing. I like that, she remarked. What is it? Oh, that's 'Rhythmic Rumba', answered her husband. james Drewry wrote the music and Beulah Potter composed the lyrics. Cigarettes, cigars, candy! The cigarette girl came sauntering by the table. Bless my soul! exclaimed Mr. Vosler, if it isn't my old pal, Lucille Carey. The night club then went on the air. ! 1 9 3 4 PAGE TWENTY Two

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THE PIQUONIAN Senior Play GROWING PAlNS By Aurania Rouverol A Comedy of Adolescence George Mclntyre ,.., .. ...A,,,,...AA,,,,,,.,A,,,,,,A,,,,,,,...AAA ,, Terry Mclntyre ...,, Mrs. McIntyre ...... . Professor McIntyre ...,oo Dutch ....... Brian ...... ,. Omar ...,,.., Hal ....,,,.. Pete .,.,.,, Prudence ...,., Patty ..,.., ,,, Jane ...........,.,.., Mrs. Patterson ....rr, Elsie Patterson .... Sophie ............,, Miriam......., Mable .......... Traffic Officer ...v. Vivian .......... Sally ..,........,.......,.....,....Y..,...,,,,....,.....,.. .,,,... TIME! The Present. PLACE: The patio of the McIntyre's residence in Northern California. SYNOPISIS ACT I The patio of the McIntyre's residence. ACT II The same, two weeks later. ACT Ill The same, next morning. General Direction ..............,..i,,,..,..,,..i,. ,,,,,i, Costumes. ...... . Property Managers ....... Stage Managers .....,... l......Robert Reed I ..Darrel Schulte .,.,,.,...Marion Freshour fjaunita Barnes Q Margery Louis ' Glenwood Ketzel l ...... Parker Brush f ......Jake Millhouse ljohn Beachler, jr. ...Joe Smith Joe Shuchat Wayne Wagner ,.....1ohn Frontz f Raymond Shank lk Woodrow Klauer Arnold Hulme Lloyd Stanton ................l.ucille Carey lean Alice McCartney .... Helen McKellar Muzetta Hentrich Martha Emerich ...,.Edna Martin ..,..,..........Louise Hill Onnolee Hudson Florence Gatiield Francis Pitsenbarger ............Virginia Reed Catherine McQuinley Mary Thornberry ......Francis Rayner Rodger Middleswart ..,,..Paul Sullenberger A fDorothy Mullen I ...... Helen Recker I Dorothy Shane 1 ,,..., Helen Miller ....,.,..Theodore Gray .,..,.Miss Nixon Miss Crumrine Miss Fogle .. Gladys Dorman Mildred Polhamus .,,...-leanette Fisher ,.Willis MacKellar ,...,.....Ralph Kerns l .......... W. M. Harmon ................Roy Carson john Ferman ..............,,John Heisler Kenneth Sullenberger PAGE TWENTY-ONE 1934

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THE PIQUONIAN Good evening, folks. This is Station MNX broadcasting from the Howling Dog Night club, purred the announcer, Darrel Schulte. We are happy to announce this evening that the incomparable Cliffie Nishwitz, comedian, and his stooge, Lloyd Stanton, will be with us soon, and after Mr. Nishwitz's program we will be privileged to present Kay Hunt, coloratura soprano, of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Miss Hunt will be accompanied by the New York Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Paul Guenthner. This orchestra is composed of such notables as Tom Bailey, Richard Swartz, and Kenneth Dennis. Next on the National Broadcasting program will be Arnold Hulme, noted evangelist. At this point the little group arose to leave but halted when they heard a shot! On in- vestigation it was found that Joseph Smith, famed stage actor, had been shot at and severely wounded. The police were called and turned out to be those stalwart men, johnath an Lindsay, Kenneah Sullenberger, and Richard McMaken. Unfortunately, the wouldfbe murderer had escape . When the excitement had died down, the party decided to go back to the hotel. The night's still young, said Mr. Vosler, let's all go up to my suite and talk over old times. The others agreed. Soon Mr. Vosler was doing all of the talking, as was his habit. He rambled on thusly: I hear that John Beachler has reached the culmination of his ideal. He's the best doctor in Ohio. And did you know that Lucille Penrod and Doris Hughes have achieved prominence as America's most noteworthy artists? Raymond Shank is certainly famous, with all the wealthy society people going to him to have their portraits painted. Marion Smith has recently come into the public eye. He's champion flag-pole sitter of the world. Edna Kastner has also come into her own as an authoress. You've probably read her book, 'Love's Flaming Fury'. By the way, girls, did you know that Dora and Betty Winans have opened a women's reducing parlor? It's a sort of gym. Gladys Dorman, Frances Rayner, and Mary Thornberry are working with the twins. It's very fashionable to go to the Winans to be reduced. Speaking of reducing---those marathon dances should be a good way to drop a little avoirdupois. John Heisler, William Harmon, Virginia Reed, and Mary Wheeler are making a name for themselves as adept marathoners. I see in the papers that Anthony Caserta has done very commendable work in trans- lating old Latin books, and Paul Sullenberger has written a very interesting history book. Willis MacKellar is now a bishop. Did you know that? And George Valentine is the proud owner of sixty grocery stores. Juanita Barnes has gained fame as an orator of unusual ability and many magazine articles have appeared lately lauding the work of the woman missionary to South Africa, Frances Pitsenbarger. Let's see, seems to me there were some other people we used to know---oh yes--- Evelyn Hentrich and Edna Martin are dress designers in Paris. Jean McCartney is radio's foremost woman announcer. I often hear her speak of Martha jane Emerick, who is now a poetess. Remember how bright Edna Anderson, Mary Rehmert, and Helen Guenthnet were? Edna is now a mathematics teacher, Mary is a French teacher, and Helen tries to struggle along with the type of English student I used to be. I saw the names of Arthur Cyphers and john Ferman the other day in the 'Cincinnati Enquirerf They're house detectives in the Netherlands Plaza hotel. Marion Freshour is Hollywood's best director and has a technique all her own. Ha! Some other members of the class of 1934 are also in Hollywood. Dorothy Mullin succeeds Joan Blondell, and Betty and jane Meinders are 'stunt girls' in the movies. Ethel Miller, now a numeroligist, is much sought after by the motion picture stars. Didn't you say, Jeanette, that Elizabeth Valentine owns a dress shop and that her models are Celesta Luckey, Estelle and Mary Yenney, Bernice Juday, and Mary Jane Woodcox? PAGE TWENTY-THREE 1 9 3 4