Rockford High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockford, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1932 volume:

THE ROCKET VOLUME NO. l Published by the Senior Ci.ass of ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL Rockford, Ohio Nineteen II unit red Thirty-two FOREWORD The Senior Class of 1932 has endeavored to make this, the first annual of Rockford High School one which embodies the high ideals of the school. We hope that this book will prove to be a cherished treasure to its readers; that, in the years to come, as you peruse its pages, it will bring fond reminiscences of the past—memories of old friends and places familiar to you. If you derive as much pleasure from reading the Rocket as we have in preparing it, then we shall feel that our efforts have not been in vain. —Class of 1982 Louise Pond DEDICATION We, the Senior Class of 1932, dedi cate this book, our first volume of the “Rocket,” to the people of the community, whose hearty cooperation has made our school a success. THE ECCEET Mr. A. II. Dull, Mr. C. I'. McSherry, Mr. lr. A. Clay, Mr. C. A. Dut an, Mr. IV. II. Frysinyer. BOARD OF EDUCATION One of the most important of public offices is that of a local Board of Education. It is intrusted by tlie public with the wise spending of large sums of money each year. But more important than this is the fact that each year it is invested with the responsi-bilitv of furnishing the best possible educational facilities to the students of the district, for in the case of the majority of the students that portion of their training for life will never be repeated. It is therefore an ideal Board of Education which makes a careful combination of both duties, i. e., to furnish the best possible educational facilities with the funds at hand. We believe that this represents the attitude of the Rockford Board of Education. The President of the Board. Mr. Clay, is now serving in his seventh year as a member of the Rockford Board. The Vice President, Mr. McSherry, is now serving a third year as is also Mr. Dugan. Of the two members elected this year. Mr. Dull is completing his first year as a member of the Board but Mr. Frysinger came on the Board this year with twelve years of previous experience on the Rockford Board of Education. The work of clerk is being efficiently conducted by Darst Robbins, who was appointed to that position for the second year upon retiring this year from active membership after four years of service. Faye Sevan THE ROCHET Superintendent II. W. Newton A.B.—Hiram College, Portage County, Ohio A.M.—Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio “Tall and slim and dark of hair A c ood Superintendent ice all declare.” To the Class of 1932 Our whole preseut-dav world is founded upon the idea of accomplishment. Likewise the acclaim of the world seems to be tempered according to the degree of accomplishment. It is because of the fact that you have successfully reached one of the goalstones of life that you have become the honored group for the Commencement Season of 1932. Members of this class have made memorable contributions to the fame of Rockford in athletics and in other lines of endeavor but they have also this year accomplished a new feat by initiating a year book in the school. The class is to be congratulated upon its success in completing the high school course and both the class and Mr. Now, the faculty sponsor of the Rocket, is to be commended for this valuable addition to the history of the school. May the satisfaction of accomplishment also follow you in the years to come ! Toy 12 it lit THE ECCHET Principal II. (). Now A.15. Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio “In Physics class or out of school, lie’s the same old sport and doesn’t fool.’’ When you start out on a journey, your route is planned so that you may have certain landmarks or milestones along the way. Each time you pass one of these you know that you are on the right road and you have a feeling of satisfaction in realizing that a part of the journey has been passed, thus bringing you nearer your goal. In completing your four years of high school by graduation, you can have that same feeling which should instill within you a desire to go on to greater things. I'or some of you, your training period is complete, while for others a college career will be included in your training period which will be another milestone. hetlier you go on to college or enter business, set up milestones along the way, ever looking forward to that one goal that you have fixed at the end of your journey. It has, indeed, been a pleasure to us to have helped you in covering this one lap of your journey, and as you look over this volume of the “Rocket ’ later in life may it be an inspiration, because you had the initiative to do something new for your Alma Mater, Rockford High School. Page Nine THE KCCHET Noha B. Whitley A.B. Western, Oxford, Ohio English and Latin A mother to the Seniors of section H. She's advised us, anti toe love dear Mrs. Whitley. ELIZABETH PHILLIPS A.B. Western, Oxford, Ohio Girls Physical Education, Mathematics, American Government An all-around teacher, slender and neat. Her clever expressions are hard to heat. Vera E. Bark B.S. in Education, Ohio State U. Commercial Eyes of brown, stature petite. Our commercial teacher, fair and sweet. E. Ames Campbell B.S. in Phys. Ed., Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio Boys’ Physical Education, Manual Training, History “He coached, and coached, and coached some more, Now most every hoy has learned to score. H. B. Wilson B.S. Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Vocational Agriculture “He tells his jokes without a smile. He has us yuessiny all the while. Pauline M. Hansley B.S. Ohio State University Science and Home Ec. “ a Home Economics she does rate. Her cakes are good, it is her fate Martha L. Steinle Sch. Mus. B, Oherlin College, Ober-li 11 Ohio Music and English A disposition, sweet and sound, A better director cannot he. found. THE ECCEET Mabel Wolf Kent State Normal, 1920-22, O.S.U. Mathematics, History, Junior High “As thorough teacher, as e'er you'll meet, A ltd this you'll find, she's hard to beat. Emma Mussulman Valparaiso College, Marion Normal, Marion, Indiana, Kent State Normal, Lebanon College, Miami University. Junior High “An A-1 teacher she has been. She teaches, and they all learn, 'tin seen.' Dorothy .Jackson Ohio Northern, Ada, Ohio Fifth and Sixth Grades “She is dark and very tall. And towers over her pupils small.'’ Julia Montgomery Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Third and Fourth Grades “.! teacher in elementary work Who won't allow the kids’ to shirk. Helen Stober Bowling Green Normal, Bowling Green, Ohio Second and Third Grades “Small and sweet, her pupils love her, One and all favor dear Miss Stober. Mae M. Lisle Miami University, Oxford, Ohio First Grade “The tiny tots work then play in the sand. And walk the chalk at her command. Mrs. Dudgeon Bowling Green Normal, Bowling Green, Ohio Substitute First Grade “The substitute teacher in the grades. In teaching children, she loves to engage. Mrs. Hooks “Mary, the cook, with rosy cheeks. She plans her meals and no cook-book she seeks. Page Eleven THE ECCEET DRIVERS J. Stump D. Penn I). Hooks R. Tolan Par e Ticleve THE ROCHET Locisk Pond Rohkkt Fox Cahi. ('aywood Louise Pond, President 'A quiet sort of maid with winning wags. Her fault is that she makes toti many A's. ' (’•let Club 1. 2. 3. I; Orchestra 2.3: Operetta Accompanist 2. 3; Class President I: Class Play 3.1; A?. Play 3. t: Operetta I. Robert Fox, I ice-Pres. In Foot hall names, he usually fights and socks. Hut watch him. girls, the folks say ‘he's a fox'.” Football 2. 3. I: Basketball 3, l: Baseball 3. I: Class Vice-President l. Carl Caywood, Secret a ry-Treasu rer ‘TVe ran scarce believe for a man sti hold. That Carl, to Mary, his heart has sold.' Operetta 1; Class Play 3. I: Apr. Play 4; Baseball 1. 3: Football 3. I; Basketball 3. I: Hi Y l: ••Rocket’ Staff 4; Class Secretary 4. Senior Class History In 1928 seventy-seven students, constituting the largest class of Freshmen in the history of Rockford High School, were greeted within the walls of our school. They were a most bewildered group indeed, as they wandered through the halls during most of a period, still hunting their class rooms; hut it did not take our group long to prove to the teachers and fellow students that we were there to accomplish great things. After becoming adjusted to our new High School life, we organized our class with Ray Kettering, President, Marjorie Van fleet. Vice-President, and K lean or Lloyd, Secretary and Treasurer. We were very fortunate in having Mr. Clarkson as our class advisor, who helped us through numerous difficulties. Two of our members represented us in basketball, and we were also favorably shown in the glee club and the orchestra. Soon this year was ended with sixty-two bewildered Freshmen having become much wiser; we were glad to call ourselves Sophomores. Due to our large class of fiftv-four we were divided during our Sophomore year into two rooms with Miss Stroble and Miss Curry as our advisors. Marjorie Van f leet was elected President, Ray Flick Vice-President, Shirley Shaffer, Secretary of one section of the class and Faye Harden of the other. Three of our group represented us in Basketball and four in football. We were also represented in the glee club and orchestra. Although this was only our second step in our High School career we were steadily gaining a reputation which we still retain as Seniors. After a restful vacation fiftv-six “Jollv Juniors” returned in the fall. Pa ye Fourteen THE ECCEET Although our number had decreased since we were Freshmen, we were still full of the good old pep. We elected Marjorie Van Fleet President, Helen Forlow Vice-President, and Louise Pond, Secretary. Our class advisors were Miss Hansley and Miss Wolfe. This proved to he a very successful year for our class, and we were again well represented in athletics and extra curricular activities. We presented our first class play, “Sonny Jane”, which certainly went over in a big way. And then came the greatest of all events! The Junior-Senior Reception, which will always hold a place in our memories. In the fall of 1931. fifty-four dignified and serious Seniors returned to form their last impressions with Rockford High School, which we hope will always be favorable in the remembrances of those whom we leave. We elected Louise Pond President, Hob Fox Vice-President, and Carl Caywood Secretary. Mrs. Whitley and Miss Wolfe were our class sponsors. This year, we were represented by four Senior boys on the First Basketball team, and were also represented on the girls’ team. We feel that one of our greatest accomplishments during this year is the editing and publishing of “The Rocket” our first High School annual, and only hope the classes will follow our example in the years to come. We feel that a very talented and unsual group is being lost this year, and that our teachers and lower classmen are really appreciating us for the first time during our high school course. And now, we as dignified Seniors, wish to say “Good-bye” to our beloved teachers and classmates, “until we meet again.” —Faye Harden. Page Fifteen THE ECCEET Ruth Alspaugh Of higher moral living there is need, And Hath is just the type to plant the seed. K. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Ait link Baker “For getting fat one might dear Arline blame Hue ire ask you, mates, what's in a name? Celinn High School i. 2: Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3. � : Student Council 4. Carl Clutter This senior with d! the women rates He hires a helper to record his dates Football 3.4; Basketball l; Minstrel 3; Rocket Staff L Gadie Dull If you say he's dull, you’ve taken him wrong For (iadie's always singing a song. Football 1. 2, 3. I: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 3. 4: Operetta I. 2. 3. 1: Minstrel Show 3; Class Play 3: Rocket Staff 4. Maxine Brubaker “Brown of hair, stature tall. Dancing or singing is her all. Glee Club l. 2. 3. 4: Hi Life Staff i. M A RCIL E 13 It U N ST ETTE It “One among millions is Marcile On sight of a mouse, she'd never squeal Glee Club l. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1: Operetta I. 2. 3. Reginald Fisher Is he In wed or is he shy Can't he talk, or won't he tryt Jefferson High School 1. 2: Baseball 3, 4. Ray Flick “This handsome lad a coach to be' A class ‘A’ team we soon shall see.' Liberty Tvvp. High School. Hancock County I : Football 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y Pres. I: Student Council t : Class Play 4. Ruth Buck “With her violin she plays her whims She sings them too and likes the 'hims' Glee Club i. 2. 3. t: Orchestra l. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 3. 4; Basketball 4; Rocket Staff 4. Ruth Burris She’s so carefree, tall and dark How those mischievous eyes do spark Operetta 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 8; Basketball 4; Class Play 4. Page Sixteen THE ECCHET Leaii Compson ••Into artistic tendencies she dips. She paints a mean and rasp pair of lips. Cellim High 1. 2; Glee Club 3. 1: Operetta; Ili-Life Staff t: Rocket Staff t. Lauretta Deitsch Star here's a f irl who holds her tongue, If she's tit talk it must be wrung. Celina High 1. 2. Ray Kettering '• tag's dark, black hair does certainly shine, A good-looking chap whom we all think fine. Football 2. 3. l: Class Play 3, 4; Aft. Play 3; F. F. A. Raul Jewell The ‘eyes' hare it around Paul Jewell, We hear that he is no girl's fool. Wiltshire H. S. 1, 2; F. F. A. 3. 4. Helen Forlovv __ In hooks and knowledge Helen holds high score A thousand ne’er could drain her store. (ilee Club l. 2. 3. 4; Class Vice-President 3; Basketball 4; Rocket Staff I. Nadine Richer “Her laugh is heard where'er she goes, Her cheeks are just a natural rose.” Basketball I; Glee Club 1.2. I; Cheer Leader I; Rocket Staff 4. Arthur Lee The youngest of the class no doubt. Hut Arthur's keen in every bout.” Basketball 3. t; Operetta I; Class Play 4. Carl Lee “Short and good is Carl Lee, A friend to all, he’s sure to be. R. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. Lucille Freewald dire me the man, says Lucille, that's the thing I'll furnish the porch, the moon, and the swing.” (dee Club 2; Operetta 2: Ag. Play 2. 3. I: Class Play 3. 4; Basketball t. Mary Graham “Fair innocence sets sweet upon her face She breaks men's hearts with simple grace. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta. Page Seventeen THE ECCEET Thelma Groth .I Master of all pleasant thoughts and deeds She plants a flower where there onee grew weeds. Celina High School 1. 2: R. II. S. 3, I. Faye Harden To look at Faye you'd think she couldn't sing. Hut get a belle's not known just by her ring. Cllee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra I. 2. 3. I; Ag. Play 2: Operetta 3. 4; Class Play 4. Lavondale Little Little Hill Little, with his tin tizzy Keeps the gasoline stations busy. U. H. S. 1. 2. 3, 4. Charles Near He's near and yet so far away From all the girls, he seems to stray. Class Play 3, 4; Agriculture Play 4; Operetta 1: Football i. Elaine Johnson Men great, men small Elaine Johnson will date them all. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4; Hi Life Staff t: Operetta 4. Marea Koch The cooks' of her kind are very rare She speaks her thoughts without a rare. Celina 1, 2; Operetta 3, 4. Woodrow Rogers To be or not to be a farmer wise Who sows his seeds 'neath the summer skies. F. F. A. Charles Schum A Westerner, Charles desires to be A cowboy's life is wild and free. Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 4; Football 3. l; Operetta 1. 3, 4. Evelyn Lee ‘‘.4 typist very swift and so correct No bolster before her can anyone erect. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Basketball 1. Eleanor Lloyd “She is studious, she is bright Eleanor Lloyd is a delight. Glee Club 1.2: Class Secretary 3. Page Eighteen THE ECCEET Akmetha Nolan dead shot with a basketball then «! . She’s stored a goodly bunch of points a nay. Mr. Pleasant H. S. Mt. Pleasant. Mich.. 1. 2. 3. Basketball 4; Operetta 4. Lois Purdy • l disposition that’s sweet and sound, A flirt who’s a pleasure to hare around. (ilee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Operetta 3. 4. Virgil Shafffk With atI his gentle and retiring air. He packs a wallop like a cornered grizzly bear. F. F. A. Herald Shindledecker uWith flaxen locks and eyes t f bluish-steel. This slender youth is maiden-hood's ideal. Hi-Life Staff 4: Basketball 3,4. Esther Rhoades “.I religious teacher fine and fair. The roads she travels are all air.” (ilee Club 1, 2. 8, 4. Wanna Sell In Sunday School this girl is found. In Mission Work she goes around.” (ilee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Willis Sill Tall and lanky, hair of red, .4 public speaker, it is said.” Football 4: Basketball Mfrr. 4; Hi-Life Staff 4. Dee Snyder With his melodious tenor voice. Among the girls he has his chocie.” Football 3. I: Baseball; Basketball 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Apr. Play 2. 3. 4; (ilee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Shirley Shaffer Shirley with her lovely golden hair. Won't be hard for any man to bear. Secretary-Treasurer Class 2; Apr. Play 2; Class Play 3; Hi-Life Staff 4. Dorothy Shock She is quiet, she is shy. But there’s mischief in her eye. U. H. S. I, 2. 3. 4. Page Nineteen THE ECCEET Carl Thompson “This young man in his own way Cares naught for women who use the 'clay'.” Football 2. 3. I: Basketball I; Baseball 3, 4. Charlotte Stober “Friends say this of her when passing in the halt. .l lot of good-stuff for a package that's so small.” (Ilee Club 1. 2; Basketball 4. Clara Bell Stover “In concert halls her voice shall raise (lladly then we'll sing her praise.” Gluee Club 1. 2. 8, I: Operetta 2, 3, 4. Leverl Tucker “This future fanner we usually see Among city gals or on a spree” F. F. A. President 4; Class Play 3. Henry Winkler “Why, oh, why does anyone worry My! I never even hurry.” Class Play 3. Mary K. Tavener “This year indeed, for Kate, is full of fun She's looking up to Leverl i)i more ways than one.” Glee Club 1, 2. Marjorie Van Fleet “By her beauty and ready smile In having friends she beats us all a mile.” Glee Club l. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3. H Basketball I : Agr. Play 2: Vice-President 1; President 2. 3; President Student Council l: Annual Staff t; Iii-Life Staff 3. Irene Siiope “Small of stature, bntwn of eyes A young man's arms is her paradise. Glee Club 2: Hi Life Staff L Marjorie Smith “Sophistication is her middle name. She seeks to out-rival Egyptian Cleo's fame.” (’lass Play 3. f: Operetta 4; Rocket Staff I; Band 3. 4; Orchestra 2: Ag. Play 2. Theo Temple “A very Quiet, dignified lad ‘dirts are all rot' is his prophecy sad (!)” Basketball 1. 2. 3. f; Football L 2, 3. 4; Hi-Life Editor 4: Baseball 1. 3, 4. Page Twenty THE ROCHET Class Prophecy of 32 In every class there are a few. Who know just what they want to do, When they are given their diplomas white, They’re willing to face life and really fight. But some are weak and dependent on Dad. To leave home would make them sad. Many of the grads of ’.‘32, Know just about what they will do. Some have voiced their desired occupation Some haven’t, so let’s go; imagination! Now for instance there’s Armetha Nolan. ’Twon’t he long till the bells be tollin’ Here’s a toast to ’er and a toast to ’im. May their love through the years ne’er grow thin. Why there's Lois Purdy too Very quiet and true blue, They’ll take up their residence in Celina they say Mav there be many children on the carpets to play. Did you ever hear of the Temple hov? About him there’s an air of jov, He may play with the Cards, Reds or Hens, But we hope in Rockford his vacation he spends. There’s Faye Harden a nurse would be -Nothing would please her like a degree Her degree and diploma from Ohio State To her commencement we dare not be too late. Ruth Buck should put an ad in the news, (jet a pianist and sing some blues. Maxine a great typist shall be Call on her when you need a secretary. Loretta Deitsch is always the same, Someday I’m afraid she’ll change her name. His name is Little but his heart is big. When they quit making Fords he’ll tinker with a rig. What’s to become of Dorothy Shock? Why she’ll he workin’ in a swell dress shop. Charles Near a doctor should be He’d have many patients regardless the fee. (Eli, girls?) Virgil Shatter the Melon King, (jet your change ready when you hear his bell ring. Herald Shingledecker says a truck Will in the future bring him luck. Miss Elaine Johnson is verv mvsterious Wl len the follies get her, may she not forget us. Page Twenty-one THE ROCHET Carl Lee is very quiet indeed Hut he will prove a good sower of seed. Dee Snyder with his fascinating face Will cheat Clark Gable out of his place. When ever you want a real good story Call on Sill, that’s his glory. Arthur K. Lee wants to he a soldier bold Like General Robert K. Lee in days of old. Evelyn Lee will clerk in a store Hut when koontz calls she’ll work there no more. Of all the fair hearts that will go a flutter When they see in Annapolis, our friend, Carl Clutter. Clara H. Stover, a hair dresser clever. Should finger with hair forever and ever. Mr. Carl Thompson soon will be Coaching football from a tree. Nadine Eichar with her lusty voice Will be leading cheers for the school of her choice. Little Louise with her music so grand Should at the top of the ladder stand. “Headlines”: “Katherine Tavener, with her dainty frame. Forsakes a career for love, oh shame.” Esther Rhoades will remain on the farm May none of the livestock bring her harm. Charlotte Stober will make a teacher fine She’ll teach your children some sweet time. Shirley Shaffer will be a nurse You can call her instead of a hearse. Now Leah Compson with her art so fine Could draw herself a many any old time. Ruth Alspaugh a nurse shall be She’s quiet and sympathetic you see. Henry Winkler is a real Kid. He’ll be somethin’ great if he doesn’t skid. Smith’s an easy name to remember. She’ll be a manicurist, let’s hope she’s tender. Whenever you want your temperature took Call on the nurse. Miss Marea Koch. Lucille Freewald is booked to be A screen and stage celebritee. Whenever you want some darn good butter He sure to call Marcile Hrunstetter. Ruth Burris with her wonderful shape Should bask on the beach of a beautiful lake. I aye Twenty-two THE E0CEET It’s Irene Sliope we all do pity, She’s going to work in a great hig city. Carl Caywood with his mighty frame Will surely acclaim himself a name. In the laboratory with scientists galore Arline Baker will work and learn more. Mary Graham a baker will be No, not bread, crackers you see. Though Ray Flick is small and delicate of frame, He may grow strong and pilot a plane. A very questionable trade will be Leverl Tucker’s He’s going to be one of those real estate suckers. You may be a teacher, you may be a nurse Cheer up, Thelma, there’s lots of things worse. Gadie’s life will he full of thunder He’s going to be a passionate plumber. Woodrow Rogers the gospel true Will preach every Sunday to me and to you. Helen Forlow’s height of ambition Is to contest for Miss Mussulman’s position. Ray Kettering a sale crier will be He has a deep and continuous voice you see. Reginald Fisher will live up to his name And fish every day regardless the rain. Someday you will see Wanna Sell Tugging on a country school bell. Eleanor’s fingers are nimble and true She can draw the very likeness of you. Schumm would a pilot be He’ll fly from sea to shining sea. We bet Jewell a prize fighter makes My, you should see the wicked glove he shakes. Fox a great contractor will be, He’ll build punk roads from sea to sea. The life of the penner is the life for me, That is the cry from Marjorie. (Van). Marjorie Van Fleet. 1‘tii r Twenty-three THE RCCEET JUNIORS Top Row Ralph Flick. Joe Hinkle. Carl Kinunel. Francis Bayles. Gordon Hawk. Neil Putman. Fredrick Feldner. Madeline Rutledge. Eulalia Wert. Margaret Yocum. Marjorie Stover. Daisy Hartzog. Dorotliv Rutledge. Stanley Hooks. ...... Second Row Max Shock. Kcrmit May. John Williams, Eugene Pifer. Truman Cherry, Mabel Now, Minnie Brelun. Martha Koontz. Delilah Scliaadt. Virginia Meyers. Marcella McSherry. Ruth Crone, CJrace Gecowetts, Mary Burris. Mr. Campbell. ...... Third Row Lester Bollenhacher. Wilma Morrow. Bertha Mae Hooks. Vivian Brookhart. Mildred Denman. Lola Fleming. Annis McHugh. Mary Evelyn Wollet. Clara Koeppel. Glenda Stover. Rose I la Shear, Edith Shlndledecker, Miss Barr. Bottom Row- Olen Deitsch. Luther Egger. Robert Hart. Robert Sell, Robert Kimmel. Louis Switzer. Charles Strabel. Lloyd Miller. Junior Class History The Junior Class started this year with fifty-five pupils but the loss of two, Nellie Murray and Robert Beougher, decreased our number to fifty-three. By the addition of two new members, Margaret Yocum and Grace Gecowetts it has been increased again to fifty-five. We have as our advisors Miss Barr and Mr. Campbell, and as class officers Marcella McSherry, President; Lewis Switzer, Vice-President, and Mary Evelyn Wollet, Secretary and Treasurer. The Junior Class has sponsored the sale of candy luring this year, and what salesmen we do make! Early in the month of November our class was most delightfully entertained by the Senior Class in the school gym. Being near Armistice Day, a red, white and blue color scheme was carried out in the decorations of the lunch. Small paper hats were given as favors. We are all looking forward with great anticipation to the time when we shall repay this great favor. On the last day of school before Christmas vacation we held a party in Mr. Campbell's room. We had drawn names and many of us must have felt very young considering the number of rattle boxes. We had a Christmas tree and everything. Why, Santa was even there! As a gift from our advisors a frozen drumstick was given to each member present. Every member in the class was proud of the splendid manner in which our class play, “George in a Jam”, was presented. This production, under the direction of Mrs. Whitley and Miss Hansley, proved that there really was some genius in our class along that line. Our most recent accomplishment was the basketball entertainment where there was a laugh for everyone. The father and son game started the evening off with a bang but it ended up with a bigger bang by the presentation of the “solid silver” trophy to the south side Business Men. M ARCK LLA McSh ERRV. Page Twenty'four THE ROCHET SOPHOMORES Top Row Warren Weisenborn. Lowell Witter. Billy Lisle. Glen Cross. Glen Leininger. Leroy Sell. Carl Howland. Leslie Black. Kenneth Deitsch. Paul Williams. Klmer Gelun. Harold Shaffer, Carl Proffitt. Edith Schaadt, Hollies Nolan. Mildred Hager. Carlotta Smith. Second Roir Josephine Schaadt. Lou Esther Felver. Hosalie Williams. Doris Vocum. Clara Bollen-haelier, Kenneth Miller. Lenore Hoverman. Pauline Gibson. Pauline Sill. Ksther Linn. Norma Deitseh. De-lores Frysinger. Phylliss Bissell. Kvelyn Vocum. Margaret Koch. Lavaun Koeli. Mabel Seibert. Nina Wilson. Irene ('lister. Marguerite Purdy. Mary K. Shepard. Mr. Wilson. Third Roic Mildred Shaffer. June Johnson. Boneta Snyder. Oma Linn. Wilma Alt. Lucille Stover. Helen Van Wald. Ketha Allman. Delores Martz. Ktliel Sealscott. Delores Baker. Kathryn Graham. Eileen Jackson. Miss Steinle. Bottom Row—Robert Hays, Karl Lee, Clifford Hoffincs. James Gibson. Charles Black. Ralph Brehm. Dick Hays, Carl Rutledge, Forest Hileman. Sophomore Class History During the school year of 1931-32, the Sophomore Class not only held its annual party, but was also entertained by the Freshman Class at a George ashington Party. Although the class lost eleven of its last year’s students it gained five new ones at the beginning of this school year. Having an enrollment of sixty-four, the Sophomore Class is the largest in the school. The class had two home-room teachers, Miss Steinle and Mr. Wilson, who helped it through its difficulties. In both varsity football and basketball the Sophomore Class was well represented. Many of its members will have to fill the vacancies left by the Seniors who will graduate. The Sophomores who were on the football squad are Billy Lisle, Carl Rowland, Glen Cross, Leroy Sell, Herald Shaffer, and Glenn Lcininger. Those on the reserve in basketball are Carl Rowland, Glen Cross, Billy Lisle, and James Gibson. The class was very successful in giving good assembly programs during the year. Many of its members were also in the High School operetta, “The Bells of Capistrano.” Hoping to do even better in school activities during 1932-38, the Sophomore Class closes its school year. —Glen Cross. Page Ticentg-five THE ECCHET FRESHMEN Top Row J k� Vela. Arthur Florence, Bill Hawk. Lee Kolter, James Linn, Chester Smith. Harley Valin. William Sprunger. Carl Smalley. Norman Fahncke, Edna Fast. Martha Borehers. Alma Swanders. Irene Goodpaster. Marguerite Bayles, Mary Proffitt. Thirt Row Albert Harruff, Lloyd Cause. Robert Harden. Carl Sell, George Stover, Jesse Feldner. Deloris Fickert. Amanda Schumm, Laura Gibson. Bessie Smalley, Helen Nosek, Agnes Fleming. Muriel Brough. Cecil Overlay. Second Row- Margaret Crone, Lois McSherry, Anna Schumm. Irene Stover. Donna Hays. Crystal Nolan, Kuthanna Shock. Glendola (Jroth. Thelma Adams, Ruth Hurless. Olive Sell. Lauretta Fahncke. Violet Alt. Mary Ellen Hays. Miss Phillips. Bottom Row Iven Fleming, Dan Lutz. Lloyd Dull, Forest Lee, Edwin Stewart, Charles Chivington, Dwight Shear, Leroy Hill. Class History The Freshmen Class started out with fifty pupils. It lost a few, hut the others which have come in have kept it up to this average. They began the first lap of their High School career with a feeling of being out for everything—work and fun. The first class party was a weiner roast on Thursday evening, November 5. It was held in a woods at the home of Donna Hays. Miss Phillips and Miss Hansley accompanied the class, and everyone reported a hilarious time. The holidays produced a school party preceding the Christmas vacation at which everyone became “stuck-up” with the usual popcorn balls. On Washington’s birthday, the Freshmen entertained the Sophomore Class. After the many exciting games and contests, the gay crowd rushed to the Cafeteria where everyone enjovd a very delicious lunch. Even in Assemblies the Freshmen have been on the spot. In the first assembly the big feature was the reducing class which affected the audience as much as the reducers. The next Assembly was given on St. Patrick’s day in honor of the Irish. Most of the Irish customs were brought out,—even the dances. In mentioning the Assemblies the Chapel program is not to be forgotten. The Freshmen have the spirit of being or trying to be in for everything, a feeling which has entitled them to become upper classmen soon. —---------------- Page Txcenty-xix THE HCCHET JUNIOR HI Top Row Robert Butler, Robert Hooks. Robert Putman, Ray Hurlcss, John Rowland, Stanley Cherry. Third Row Robert Cay wood. Jack Fox. Charles Thompson. Louise Smith, Mary Campbell, Luclle Temple. Ruth Rutledge, Mary Roberts, Virginia Graham, Robert linger, Ted Kolter. Second Row Wilma Thompson. Marjorie Graham. Donna Bennett, Virgiline Allman, Betty Pond, Jaunita Whiston. Mary K. Doran. Betty Grimm, Phyllis Shaffer. Jane Borcliers. Kathryn Fenton. First Row Gordon Spitler, Thorsen Henklc. Ross Long. 1). W. Stover. Jack Smith. Dick Lloyd, Forest Montgomery. Raymond Butler. George Belna, Billy Smith. Page Twenty-seven THE ECCEET THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Rockford School has quite an advantge over many other schools for having commercial subjects taught in its high school. When thinking of a commercial department, we usually consider the main subjects as being Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Commercial Law and Commercial Arithmetic. As Typing. Shorthand and Bookkeeping are considered by many the most important, we shall explain how these departments are administered in our school. We have both a beginning and an advanced course in typing. As beginners, we are taught the fundamentals of the work such as the correct position of the hands and body while at a typewriter, the correct fingers to use at various points, and the ways in which to write any kind of an article. In the advanced class, our work is somewhat the same except that it is more difficult and advanced. It involves the typing of business letters and all kinds of papers and statements dealing with business. The speed and accuracy of this work are tested at least once a week. The rate attained per minute varies from thirty-five to fifty words. All outside work to be done, such as getting our annual ready for the printer, typing semester and six-week’s examinations, or any material for any class or other activity is done by the advanced class in typing. This gives the advanced students practice aside from their regidar class work. The Shorthand course is dealt with in somewhat the same manner. The first year is spent in learning the rules that govern all shorthand words and the making of all the various word outlines, while in the advanced class the time is spent mostly in dictation and transcription. Once every week a transcription test is given. This test is dictated to be taken in shorthand, and from the shorthand notes the material is typed. The work this year deals mainly with getting speed. The rates in this also vary. Some can get the material well at sixty words per minute while others can take it at eighty. Bookkeeping is taught only one year but we have two periods of it each day. The units studied in this course are sole proprietorship, partnership and corporations. These transactions are presented in sets taken from regular business concerns. In all, we should be very proud of this course, for it will help all of us in any line of work we may take up after our high-school days. HOME ECONOMICS Fifty-three girls have been enrolled this year in the Home Economics courses of Rockford High School. For the freshmen there is the class in Clothing. This includes, the first semester, a study of the various textile fabrics and the general principles of construction and repair. The following semester these principles are put to practical use in the actual construction of garments. This phase of the work includes choosing proper design, harmonious combinations of colors, and appropriate trimming for each individual. The sophomore girls study “Foods and Homemaking.” This, as the name implies, is a study of the purchase, preparation and grouping of foods to form well balanced and desirable menus with emphasis on the correlation of school and home work. One of the most interesting phases of this work is the unit of lessons on canning and preserving. The other course, new this year, is one in Cafeteria Management. Here experience is gained in quantity preparation of food and serving of food. Pai e Ticent' -eight THE ROCHET Leah Coinpson. Marjorie Smith. Ruth Buck. Helen Forlow. Carl Clutter, Nadine Bicher, Marjorie Van Fleet. ( adie Dull. Mr. Now. Carl Cay wood, Hubert Fox. Arthur l.ee. ROCKET STAFF Gadie Dull_____________________________________Editor-in-Chief Carl Clutter___________________________________________Business Manager Ruth Buck___________________________________________Circulation Manager Carl Cay wood_______________________________________Advertising Manager Helen Forlow___________________________________________Literary Editor Leah Compson------------------------------------------------Art Editor Robert Fox________________________________________________Boys’ Athletics Nadine Richer--------------------------------------------Girls’ Athletics Marjorie Van Fleet-------------------------------------Calendar Arthur Tee------------------------------------------------Jokes Marjorie Smith----------------------------------------Snapshots Mr. Now________________________________________Faculty Advisor Page Thirty THE RCCEET To t Row Clifford Hoffines, Robert Kimmel. Leah Compson. Nell Putman. Helen Nosek. June Johnson, Kosella Shear. Bottom Row Jane Borcliers, Shirley Shaffer, Kdith Sli'ndledccker. Klaine Johnson. Irene Shope. Maxine Brubaker, Tlieo Temple. Miss Phillips. HI LIFE STAFF Tlieo Temple_____________________________________Editor-in-Chief Robert Kimmel________________________________________Advertising Manager Neil Putman_______________________Assistant Advertising Manager Shirley Shaffer_________________________________Assistant Editor Iiosella Shear__________________________________Assistant Editor June Johnson____________________________________Assistant Editor Helen Nosek_____________________________________Assistant Editor Jane Borcliers__________________________________Assistant Editor Leah Compson__________________________________________Art Editor Willis Sill_________________________________________Boys’ Sports Editor Edith Shindledecker_______________________________Girls’ Sports Editor Herald Shindledecker_________________________________Joke Editor Clifford Hoffines____________________________Agricultural Editor Miss Phillips___________________________________________Faculty Advisor Elaine Johnson Irene Shope f___________________________________________Typists Maxine Brubaker Page Thirty-one THE ROCHET Tap Jfoir Mr. Newton. Forest Mentstomeiy. Kaipli K'.lck. Mildred ltatrer. Mr. Now. It,ilium Hmr Virginia Meyers. Neil I’utinan. Marjorie Vail Fleet. Arllne Baker, Anna Schuinm. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council in this, its first year of existence, lias accomplished much in improving school activities. The purpose of this organization is to co-operate with the faculty in the management of the school, and to strive in every possible way to keep the school in a position of honor and credit, both at home and among her competitors. It is composed of one member from each of the grades nine to twelve, one member from the seventh and eighth group, and a president, vice-president, and secretary. The members of this organization have met every two weeks and have very successfully and satisfactorily performed all duties with which they have been confronted. The officers for the past year were: President____________________________________Marjorie Van Fleet Vice-President_______________________________________Neil Putman Secretary___________________________________________________Arline Baker The officers who will serve during the school year of 1932-33 were elected March 10, and took office at the first regular meeting in April. They are: Prsident_____________________________________________Glenn Cross Vice-President____________________________________________Virginia Mvers Secretary_________________ It obert Kimmel One of the important projects of the Student Council for the past year was the development of the school emblem which you have seen on page (i. Itoekford is a French-Indian settlement which is shown by the feathers, men’s faces. The army is that of General Shane, the half-breed, who started this settlement, l or our school we see the open book representing knowledge and the Tiger for athletics. I'fiyr Thirty-two THE ECCEET MIXED CHORUS Under the able supervision of their new director, Martha Steinle, the Girls’ and Bovs’ Glee Clubs of Rockford High School experienced a very successful and pleasant year. The Girls’ Glee Club consists of sixty members, the Boys’ of eight members. Their yearly programs consisted of several extraordinarily good, classical, religious and regular Glee Club numbers. A few of their appearances were at the Fall Fair, Farmers’ Institute, Freshmen St. Patrick’s Chapel Program, Senior Chapel Program, and the Glee Club Christmas Entertainment—the latter consisting mostly of Christmas Carols. The members of the Girls’ Glee Club also cheered the hearts of many Rockford people by their singing of carols at early morn, a few days before Christmas. The most outstanding work of the Glee Clubs was the giving of the operetta, “Bells of Capistrano.” This was a presentation of three acts. It went over very well, the auditorium being filled both nights. Mildred Rager. Top Row Irene Custer. Mary K. Shepard. June Johnson. Carlotta Smith. Ruth Buck. Delores Fry-singer. Nina Wilson. Edwin Stewart. Warren Weisenborn. Robert Hart, I.owell Witter, Lloyd Miller. Dee Snyder. Olen Deitscli. Kenneth Deitsch. Third How Mary ProflTit. Mary Graham. Laura Gibson, Grace Geeowetts. Marjorie Smtih. Faye Harden. Bertha M. Hooks. Helen Nosek. Amanda Schumm. Marea Ko h. Mildred Rager. Nadene Kicliar. Hollies Nolan. Marjorie Van Fleet. Arnietha Nolan. Edith Schaadt. Helen Forlow. Miss Steinle. Second Bow Lois McSherry. Anna Schumm. Margaret (’rone. Louise Pond. Mary K. Wollett. Wanna Sell. Ruth Crone. Madeline Rutledge. Martha Borchers, Clara B. Stover. Maxine Brubaker. Elaine Johnson. Margaret Koch. Leah Compson. Bottom Bow Mabel Now. Ruth Hurless. Thelma Adams, Donna Hays, Irene Stover, Lauretta Falmcke. Mary E. Hays. Luvaun Koch, Minnie Brelun. Faye Thirty-three THE EECHET Top Row— Thorson Hinkle. Lee Roller. I-ois NlcSlierry. Marcella McSherry. Lather Egger, Lester Rollenlmcher, Cnrlottn Smith. Miss Steinle. Sarah Ellen Carr. June Johnson. Marjorie Smith. Warren Wets-enborn. Hubert Mart. Bottom Rmr Gordon Spitler. Louise Smith. .Mary Jane Huberts. Mildred Hauer, Marguerite Purdy. Arline Baker, Vivian Brookhart. Echo Stalter. Nina Wilson. Madeline ltutiedge. Betty Pond. BAND Rockford’s twenty-piece band itas been organized only two years but this year through the persistent efforts of our director, Miss Steinle, we have been able to make a marked improvement. Our first exhibition this year was made at the annual home town Hallowe’en celebration. Armistice Day proved to he a great event in our history. Arrayed in the red and black of our gav uniforms we paraded the streets of Rockford then via bus we were taken to Van Wert to participate in a celebration there. In the evening we went to Celina and marched down Main Street then to the football field where we witnessed the Rockford-Celina game. Early in December we journeyed to Lima representing the Rockford Eagles. It was a very cold day but we were warmed up by attending the theatre. We have pepped up the teams of our school during both victory and defeat. All during this year we have played at pep meetings too. Our efforts will long he remembered because of the beautiful baton we purchased. We made one trip to Celina. not in uniform, to attend the Ohio State Rank concert, held in the high school auditorium. We feel sure that our efforts put forth this year have not been in vain and we are looking forward to a better time next year. —Marcella McSherry. 1‘atje Thirty-four THE ECCEET Top Ron- Sara Kllen Carr, Robert Hart. Warren Wisenborn. Echo Stalltcr. Arline Baker. Nina Wilson. Miss Steinle. Vivian Brookhart. Louise Smith. Seated Mary Kathryn Shepard. Marcella McSherry, Ruth Buck. Faye Harden, Mildred Roger. ORCHESTRA The Rockford Hi Orchestra of the years 1931 and 1932, which consists of thirteen players, has accomplished much. We had the pleasure of playing tor the Junior Class play and for the Farmers’ Institute. The players arc as follows: Pianist Mary Kathryn Shepard Violins Faye Harden Ruth Buck Mildred Rager Lester Bollenbacher Flute Marcella McShcrrv Clarinets Sara Ellen Carr Robert Hart Warren Weisenborn Cornets Arline Baker Nina Wilson Echo Stallter Vivian Brookhart Page Thirty-five the cecrtT Top Row -Arthur Lee. Eugene Lifer. John Williams. Robert Hart. Neil Putman, Luther Egger. Bottom Row- Dee Snyder. Ray Kettering. Ray Flick, Carl Cay wood. Mr. Now. Faculty Advisor. HI-Y During the years of 1981-32, aH i-Y Club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Now, our faculty advisor, and with his aid and the loyal support of the members we have become a permanent club in the school’s social activities. Although this was the first year for such an organization in the school, we have become quite a club and have had many enjoyable banquets and many beneficial meetings and trips to Hi-Y conferences. The officers of our club were as follows: Ray Mick. President; Ray Kettering, Vice-President, and C arl Caywood, Secretary and I reasurer. The slogan and purpose of the 11i-V is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. fl lie platform of our movement is, Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Scholarship and Clean Living. We have high ideals of which every member can be proud and which can be beneficial to the school. We want the school to enjoy and benefit by our work. —Raymond Flick. THE ECCHET Top Row Forest Hilcman. Leroy Sell. Lloyd Gause. Klmer Gelim. Jessie Feldner. James Linn, Carl Sell. Clifford Hoffines. George Stover. Fredriek Feldner. Charles Blaek. Henry Winkler. Norman Fahncke. Second A’o '- Mr. Wilson. Dick Hays. Robert Hays. Harold Shaffer. Carl Rutledge. Charles Near. Raul Williams. Gordon Hawk. Carl Proffitt. LeRoy Hill. Harley Valin. Robert Sell. Lloyd Miller. Max Shock, Ivan Fleming. Hermit May. Bottom Row Olen Deitsch. Dee Snyder, Ray Kettering, l’aul Jewell. Vergil Shaffer. Leverle Tucker. Charles Schuinm. Carl malley. Delbert Nolan. President________________________________________Lever! Tucker Vice-President___________________________________Ray Kettering Secretary________________________________________Lloyd Miller Treasurer____________________________________________Dick Hays Advisor__________________________________________H. B. Wilson For the past three years this state organization for high school hoys taking agriculture, has had a chapter at Rockford. This organization is called, “Future Farmers of America The first thing on our year’s program is the Fall Fair which proves to he a greater success each year. The fair this year had more entries than any of the preceding years. After the Fall Fair we have a rahhit supper. The hoys bring in rabbits and they are cooked in the cafeteria. Each year we compete in local livestock judging with other schools. The boys have been among the winners in practically every contest. Field trips are taken to outstanding meetings and to farms where we have laboratory work. This year we went to the “State Corn Husking Contest.” We also have F. F. A. basketball games. This year we played Ridge Township. We lost the game we played on their floor hut won when they played a return game. Each year a hoy is sent to Columbus during Farmers’ Week to represent our F. F. A. Chapter. A Farmers’ Institute is held in the auditorium for the farmers in this community. Many interesting talks are given at this institute. A pest war is held each year, the competition being between teams chosen from the Agricultural hoys. We get much enjoyment out of catching the pests. Project tours are taken to see some of the agriculture hoys’ projects. We all look forward to the parent and son banquet which is held the last of the school year. A few weeks after school is out the State Judging Contest at Columbus is attended. The hoys compete in judging contests with other schools in the state. Page Thirty-seven THE ECCEET SCHOOL CALENDAR EVENTS OF 'HI-’32 Sept. 7—School Opened. Sept. 18—Versailles There. Oct. 9—Delphos There. Oct. 16—Paulding Here. Oct. 22—Fall Fair and Stunt Night. Oct. 23- Holy Angels, Sidney Here. Agriculture Play, “Cabbages or Dol- i � � lars. Oct. 30—Van Wert There. Vacation Teachers go to Dayton or Cleveland. Nov. 6—Senior-Junior Reception. Wavnesfield Here. Nov. 11—Celina There (Night). Nov. 20—Basketball Starts—St. Henrv Here. Nov. 21—Neptune There. Dec. 4 —Union Twp. Here. Dec. 11—Van Wert Here. Dec. 1(5—Hi-Y Box Social. Dec. 18—Ohio City There. Dec. 21—Christmas Program. Dec. 23—Mendon There. Christmas Vacation Begins. .Jan. 2—Paulding Here. Jan. 4—School Reopens—end of vacation. Jan. 8—Ft. Recovery Here. Jan. 15—Jefferson Here. Jan. 16—Celina There. Jan. 21—William’s Scientific Demonstration. Jan. 22—1. C. H. S. There. Jan. 23—Grover Hill There. Jan. 26—Faculty Plav. Jan. 28—F. F. A. Meeting. Jan. 30—Mendon Here. Feb. 5—Celina Here. Feb. 10-11—Farmers’ Institute. Feb. 12—Wapakoneta Here Feb. 13 Shawnee There Feb. 18—F. F. A. Meeting. Feb. 19—St. John’s Lima. Feb. 22—Freshmen Party. March 2—Junior Play. March 3.—F. F. A. Meeting. March 10—Election of Student Council. March 24—Junior Class B. B. Night. April 1—B. B. Banquet. April 5—Election of Hi Life Staff. April 6.—Athletic Show. April 7—F. F. A. Meeting. April 9—State School Tests. April 14-15—Operetta—“Bells of Capistrano. April 22—Baseball at Coldwater. April 22—Agriculture Banquet—Fathers and Sons. April 29—Baseball Neptune Here. Mav 6-—Coldwater Here. Elementary Operetta. Mav 1 1—Baseball at Neptune. Mav 13-—Junior-Senior Reception. Mav 22—Baccalaureate. May 23—Senior Class Play. Mav 24—Class Day. Mav 2 1—School Closes. Mav 25—Commencement. Mav 27—Alumni Banquet. Page Thirty-eight THE ECCEET Toj) Row—Coach Campbell. Charles Schumm. Lester Bollenbacher, Janies Gibson, Glenn Cross. Harley Vahn, Gordon Hawk. Leroy Sell, Glenn Leininger, Carl Rowland. Harold Shaffer, Ralph Flick (manager). Second Roir Delbert Nolan. Ray Flick. Ray Kettering. Dee Snyder. Billy Lisle. Gadie Dull, Theo Temple. Carl Clutter, Carl Cay wood, Robert Fox. Third Row—Edwin Stewart. Forest Lee. Albert Harruff. Bill Hawk. FOOTBALL Dull—Who was elected honorary captain could always be counted on when yards were needed, and he backed up the line in great style. He will be missed very much next year. Temple—When it comes to selecting a Q. B., a coach must look for some one upon whom he can depend to direct his team while upon the field. Theo’s presence in this position always gave inspiration to his teammates. He will also be a great loss. Fox—When the duties of an end are complete in one fellow we find he must be of pretty good size. Bob possessed these qualities in a very large degree, especially the one of catching passes. Bob who is a senior will be missed in the line-up. Custer—Who held up his end in great style, will be with us next year and great work will be expected of him. Nolan—A new man in R. H. S. proved that he had football ability in his first year. We expect him to make a real lineman next year. Murlin—Milo proved to be a strong man on defense, and his strength showed up well on offense in opening up holes for the baekficld. He will not be with us next fall. Flick—Raymond proved that he really belonged on the team. Always pepping up his teammates, he gave his opponents plenty of trouble. He is also a senior. Clutter—Carl’s first year of football proved to be his last for It. II. S., always holding down his part of the line as well as being a menace to his opponents. He will be lost by graduation. Lisle—Billy (our center) has been with us two years and has two more years to prove what he really can do. Page Forty THE ECCHET Caywood—Although Scrubby was with us only a part of the season, be proved that lie really belonged in the backficld. He will he lost by graduation. Kettering—Ray, out of the lineup most of the season because of an injured ankle, proved that he could gain yards when his signal was called and back up the line like a rea 1 full back. Rowland—Bud tried very hard during the season and could be seen in the lineup part of the time. We expect him to make a real backficld man next year. Snyder—Dee was not always seen in the lineup, but was always ready when called upon. He will also be lost by graduation. Thompson—Although Carl was not always seen in the lineup, he could always be depended upon. He could play almost any position, and do a great job of it. He is also a senior. Schumm—Charlie, although small, showed plenty of scrap and fight when called upon to enter the game. He is also a senior. Cross, Leininger and Bollenbacher, received some valuable experience for next year. We shall expect much of them next year. We bad a pretty good season in football this vear winning three, losing five, and tying one. Rockford_________________________0; Rockford_________________________0; Rockford------------------------12; Rockford________________________18 ; Rockford_______________________It); Rockford________________________52; Rockford_________________________0; Rockford________________________25; Roekford_________________________7; Total-------------------------133; Versailles_________________________ Shawnee __________________________1 4 Payne_______________________________0 Delphos___________________________41 Paulding _________________________41 Holy Angles-Sidney_________________0 Van Wert___________________________0 Way nesfield ______________________7 Celina ___________________________42 151 Page Forty-one THE HCCHET Top Row—Willis Sill, Manager. Robert Kiinmel. Dee Snyder. Carl Clutter. Stanley Hooks, Carl Cay-wood. Coach Campbell. Bottom Row Louis Switzer, Gadie Dull, Tlieo Temple. Robert Fox. Herald Shingledecker. Names of Players Temple—Being elected as honorary Captain, was with us four years in basketball, and proved that he really belonged there. Tlieo bad great scoring ability and he was very fast. He will be greatly missed next year. Gadie was also a four-year man. Being very fast and doing accurate passing, he showed us that he really was a basketball player. He had good scoring ability and was a great man on defense. He will also be lost by graduation. Fox—Bob was with us only two years on our B. B. floor but proved he belonged there. Bob was a good defensive man always giving his opponent plenty trouble. He will also be missed upon the Basketball floor next year. Shingledecker—Herald was with us two years upon the Basketball floor. He proved that he really could play guard. He had good offensive ability as well as defensive. His vacancy will be hard to fill next year. Switzer—“Lewie”, being a little handicapped by his size, showed us he really could play center. He always gave his opponents plenty of trouble and had a great deal to do with Rockford’s offense. He has another year. Hooks—“Pete” could play any position and do it in great style. He was always ready when called upon and was dependable. We expect very much of him next year. Caywood—“Scrubby” was really short but proved that he could play B. B. He had a good eye for the basket and was always scrapping for the ball. He will also be lost by graduation. Snyder—Dee’s determination to come out ahead proved that he was ready when called upon. He-will also be lost by graduation. Kimmel—Charlie was only with us the latter part of the season. He is a very good offensive man and will make a great man next year. Our Basketball team started off with a bang this year winning twenty-one out of twenty-six games including tournaments. The boys proved that they had the best (Continued on Page 44) Page, Forty-two THE HCCHCT Top How Ralph Flick (manager). Janies Gibson. Delbert Norlan. Charles Sehunun. Coach Campbell. Hollow Row Carl Rowland. Hermit May. William Lisle. Arthur Lee. Glenn Cross. Our red team, considered as our second team, showed that we are going to have basketball teams in years to come. The boys played the game in great style. Y ith their experience they should make good future teams for It. H. S. The boys could give the black-team plenty of opposition in practice. All the boys who played on this team will no doubt play on the future It. H. S. teams. The boys were also noted for their good sportsmanship. Second Team, 1931-32 Rockford_________________________9; St. Henry Rockford________________________11; Union--------- Rockford________________________14; an Wert — Rockford________________________11; Ohio City — Rockford________________________11; Paulding------ Rockford_________________________7; Fort Recovery Rockford________________________13; Jefferson ---- Rockford________________________13; Celina ------ Rockford________________________13; I. C. H. S--- Rockford________________________11; Celina ------ Rockford_______________________1 2; Wapakoneta Rockford________________________13; Shawnee ----- Rockford_____________________138; Opponents Hi 2 9 13 9 9 9 12 1( 18 19 16 1 12 Page Forty-three THE ROCHET (Continued from Page 42) team in the couny by winning the county tournament. The hoys then journeyed to Shawnee for the Sectional tournament. Here they defeated Lima St. Johns and York which put them in the finals against Cridersville. The boys were defeated by Criders-ville but got to go to the district tournament, held at Findlay. Here they were defeated in the first game by Ross ford, who won the tournament. SCORES Rockford_______________________20; Rockford_______________________31 ; Rockford_______________________11; Rockford_______________________28 ; Rockford_______________________21); Rockford_______________________15; Rockford_______________________25; Rockford_______________________1!); Rockford_______________________31 ; Rockford_______________________57; Rockford_______________________14; Rockford_______________________22; Rockford_______________________28 ; Rockford_______________________54; Rockford_______________________35; Rockford_______________________20; Rockford_______________________21 ; Rockford_______________________18 ; Rockford_______________________1(5; Rockford_______________________40; Rockford_______________________38; Rockford_______________________33; Rockford_______________________35; Rockford_______________________42; Rockford_______________________28 ; Rockford_______________________30; 743; St. Henry________________________13 Neptune _________________________13 Union____________________________10 Van Wert_________________________23 Ohio City ______________________1(5 Mendon __________________________12 Alumni___________________________18 Rockford (Reds) _________________18 Paulding ________________________28 Fort Recovery ____________________9 Jefferson (Ind.)________________2!) Celina __________________________20 I. C. H. S________________________9 Grover Hill______________________18 Mendon __________________________24 Celina __________________________21 Wapakoncta ______________________ 18 Shawnee__________________________17 Lima St. John____________________18 Fort Recovery ___________________1 1 Mendon _________________________2(5 St. Henry________________________18 Lima St. Johns___________________20 York ___________________________2(5 Cridersville ____________________37 Itossford _______________________43 518 Page Forty-fo r THE ECCHET Top Row Miss Phillips (Coach). Ruth Burris. I.ucillc Freewald. Echo Stallter. Carlotta Smith. Bottom Row Cliarlotte Stober, Ruth Buck, Armetha Nolan, Helen Korlow. Ktliel Sealscott. GIRLS' BASKETBALL This being the first year of varsity basketball for the majority of our squad, we take our hats off to our girls who showed true sportsmanship in accepting defeat gracefully and in keeping a smile in face of consistent defeat. Anyone can keep smiling while always winning, but it takes a true sport to go happily on, facing the defeats. Our girls didn’t have a terrible season, however, as they weren’t skunked once, and they won two, tied two, and lost five games which is not a bad record for the first year. e have a fine bunch of girls of whom we are proud and we look forward to a good season next year. There are six graduating, but many more coming to take their places and hold up the glory of old It. H. S. These seniors are: Ruth Burris, Helen korlow. Lucille Freewald, Ruth Buck, Charlotte Stober, and Armetha Nolan (this years captain.) V ) SCORES - -. .3 2 ) . 12 1 ° Rockford 7 Rockford Reds _ Rockford _ _ 18 Fort Recovery _ _ 15 Fort Recovery _ - 5 10 Rockford 7 THE ECCEET PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS The girls, having a new physical education director this year, were introduced to some new sports. The first game that the girls played last fall was baseball. This was played both in physical education class and at the noon hour. Later, they began playing socker. Socker is similar to football in that it is played on the football field and requires eleven participants. There are five players on the forty-yard line, three on the thirty, two on the twenty, and the goal keeper on the ten-yard line and back. The girls then had marching in the gym. At the Athletic Show they gave the Irish Lilt and the Wand Drill. The tumbling team also gave a splendid exhibition. This tumbling team was practiced outside the regular physical education class. During the winter months, the girls had a basketball tournament, the games being played at noon. They were divided up into five teams each having a color. The players on the winning team, with Helen Forlow as their captain, were awarded small silver basketballs. The spring months were spent in playing baseball, both at noon and in regular physical education class. This playing at noon gives an opportunity to those that cannot possibly work physical education into their schedule, and also enables both classes to play together. Tennis and volleyball were also played at noon. BOYS The boys, also led by a new coach, were instructed in baseball and football last fall. That is, they were taught the fundamentals. They had exercises in the gym during the bad weather. At noon they played volleyball and baseball. Then during the basketball season they also had basketball instruction. At the Athletic Show this spring, they gave good exhibitions in elementary tumbling, calisthenics, and relay races. In the spring everything was baseball. Page Forty-six THE ECCEET TROPHY CASE TOP ROW: BOTTOM ROW: Baseball Cup, ’21-’22. Y.M.C.A. Trophy, ’24-’25. Mercer County Athletic Basketball—County, ’2(5. Cup. Basketball—County, '28. Second Prize Sectional Cup, ’21. Statue—County, ’31-'32. Second Prize Sectional Cup, ’31. Basketball, '28. Our trophy ease is a source of delight to the students of Rockford High School. It represents their efforts in many a hard fought battle and is a token of clean sportsmanship. The cup won at Shawnee this year is not included in those shown in the trophy case. Page Forty-seven THE CC€i ET Ec ho? s Cle « Qo- Sophs Quaffcr St..yH. Pal s� e K c s (• ni M rj. ns « X V G� e r� d 5 Luc I 6 Ride 'em «• • i4 Who'i who Faye -r Kata Gere- H © 4 Lonely 7 N� nM 1% fti Hearts IN -i- Lovely La.J � es Page Forty-eight THE ECCHET AT DAWN A crasli! All was still except the scurry of dainty feet on the cabin floor. The door flew open and almost directly in the garden lay a mangled wreck of metal. A tiny flame could he seen starting under the engine. Babs took no time in getting to the aeroplane. Reaching inside she balanced herself, and. feeling a human body began to work desperately. The flames were increasing and in a few seconds the plane would be enveloped. She struggled with all the strength she could possibly have and finally had the still body lying on the ground a distance from the burning wings. She fell on her knees by his side out of breath. After she found that his heart was still beating she hastily ran into the little cabin which she shared with her father, jerked a clean wash-cloth from the rack, dampened it with cool water, then hurried out of the door. When she reached him he seemed paler. Was he dead? “He can’t be !” she cried. Gently she laid the cool damp, cloth on the smooth, tanned forehead. In a glance she caught sight of blood streaming from his shoulder. Feeling very faint she tried to move him. If only she could get him in to her father’s room so that he might have a comfortable bed! But her father was gone on a trip to the distant village for supplies and there was no one to help her. Using all the strength she had left, she half carried, half dragged him through her father’s door and onto the bed. In another moment a clean pile of bandages lav on the foot of the bed and Babs was tearing the shirt away from the wound. With warm water she washed off the blood and found a deep cut above his heart. She bandaged the wound as best she knew how, straightened the figure so that it would be more comfortable, then stopped to look upon her patient. H is black curly hair was ruffled and across his damp forehead lay wisps of tangled curls. The bed seemed almost too small for the long muscular figure. She glanced at his closed eves shadowed with long thick lashes. Suddenly the lids began to flutter and the body moved slightly. Babs bent closer and watched. Slowly the eyes opened, wandered around, and there saw Babs. Her kind face showed signs of fatigue, but her eves were bright and cheerful when she told him, “Lie still and rest. You will be all right in a little while.” A smile brightened his handsome face when things became clearer to him and he said, “Gee, I’m lucky. Did I fall near here?” “Yes. In my garden. How do you feel?” “Are you alone?” “I live with my father. He has gone to the village for supplies. He will be here by evening, for her has been gone two days.” “And you’ve been here all alone, 'wav out here from no one? You shouldn’t—” “Now you mustn’t get excited. I’m used to it. Besides, you must rest. You certainly have been shaken up. I)o you feel any better ?” “Yes, I feel better. Thanks.” “I’ll get you a bite to eat, then you must lie quiet. Father will be here soon and perhaps he will know how to take care of you better than I. You see, I haven’t had much experience in nursing sick men. Father is always well.” Babs hurried out into the small room used for a kitchen and managed to find a wholesome meal for the one who was so eagerly awaiting her return. Her patient’s left arm was useless and his right one was very weak so that Babs Page Fifty THE ECCEET had to put the food to his mouth with her own gentle hands. Between bites many questions were asked. What is your name, little girl ?” “Barbara Lane,—and yours?” “Calvin Blake. I eame from Cleveland and was on my way down to the southern part of California.” “Oh! An aviator?” “Yes.” And then, more to himself than to her, he added, Partly,” and grinned. His meal finished, he grew weaker, and Babs saw that be needed plenty of rest. She arose from the low stool at the side of the bed, and, tucking the clean quilt around him, she bade him sleep. He caught her small hand as she touched his hot temples and held it a moment, looking up at her with pleading eyes, which begged her to remain at his side. But she knew best and took her departure, smiling back at him as she shut the door quietly. As evening grew near Babs became worried for fear something had happened to her father. He had never stayed away so long before and this was the evening lie had promised to return. She went from door to window—then back again. Two or three times she went to the closed door of her father’s room. Once she looked in, and. finding the young man sound asleep, retreated noiselessly to return again to the cabin door. At eight o’clock Babs heard a slight stir and a low moan. Before she had time to think she was beside the bed of the wounded man. Grasping his cold hands in hers, she realized that he was in a very bad condition and should have a doctor’s rare at once. There was little she could do but wait. She decided that she would have to remain calm so that whatever happened she would know wdiat to do. Once Calvin opened his eyes. When he saw the large ones looking at him so hopefully, he smiled faintly, calling her by name. She leaned closer, thinking that he might want something, but instead he only murmured a few words, and in them Babs could understand “you’re—girl—kind.” Then his eyes closed again, but not in sleep. He began to talk of the daughter of the Governor in California and how he wished he could be there. Babs could not figure out exactly what he could mean. Then suddenly a sharp pain pricked her heart. “Could he be—? But no. Besides, why should it matter to me? I have a devoted friend, and should be the happiest girl in the world. But it does matter! It does matter! Oh—” The last she cried aloud, and with tears streaming down her face, she quickly arose, and ran out of the room and on to the steps. With heart rendering sobs she prayed to the stars that she might be wrong and asked God to bring a doctor quick. Slowly her cries softened and from afar could be heard a faint familiar sound. Was it her father? She dared not hope, but ran down the narrow path and watched. In the moonlight a dark figure could be seen, but as it came nearer two mounted horses were outlined against the sky. It was her father and her heart leaped. Now he could tell her what to do for Calvin. But who could be the other one accompanying him? Closer they came. A stranger look came over Babs’ face, then her eves gleamed. The other person was the thirty-five-year-old Doctor Kenz. Babs ran out in front of the two onrushing horses and Mr. Lane, seeing his blithe young daughter, pulled in his horse. The doctor did likewise. Grasping her father around the neck she began to cry. “I’m so glad to see you, father, and you too doctor. I prayed for you—” And before she could really tell him why she wanted him so badly be pulled her to him and was kissing her dark hair, her eyes and her lips. With a gasp Babs pushed Page Fifty-one THE ECCEET him away from her, and, going to her father, began to tell of the day just passed. With an Oh, I see the doctor turned away, unbridled the horses, then followed the two inside. On the bed lay Calvin whiter than ever, and when the doctor saw Babs go toward the limp figure and lay her hand so caressingly on its cheek, he realized then that his sweetheart was becoming desperately in love with this stranger. He couldn’t understand why all of this had had to happen when they had been so happy together. But this was no time to think of things like that, so he began to inspect the wound and the rest of the body. He gave orders to Babs and she carried them out too willingly. He praised her for her dressing of the wound and said. “It was the best that anyone could have done out here. The pure water you bathed him with has killed the germs, and in a few days he may continue his journey.” “But his aeroplane is smashed and devoured by flames; he can’t go on.” Deep in her heart she was praying that he wouldn't want to go on, but that was ridiculous for her to wish it. If he loved this girl and wanted her as badly as she herself wanted him. she would try to hide her affection and do all she could to help him go to her. When everything was done and the two men had eaten. Babs went to bed but, try as she may, she could not go to sleep. Her past life drifted before her. She had thought she was in love with the doctor. Now she could see that it was only because of her loneliness and the fact that he was her father’s best friend and around her so much that she liked him. Now life was different; she couldn't go on. It would be false. But how was she to go about telling him. She fell asleep, wondering if everything wouldn’t turn out all right. At six Mr. Lane arose quietly, and, arousing the doctor, they went together to the sick room, where they found Calvin awake and a beam of sunshine across his bed. His face had its natural color and his eyes sparkled as he kept watching the door behind them expectantly. She did not come and he seemed less cheerful. The wound on his breast was healing rapidly and the doctor dressed it again with a reassurance of his quick recovery. “Maybe I had better wake Barbara,” said Mr. Lane starting towards the door. “Don’t disturb her, please. She must be pretty tired after working so faithfully with me all day yesterday. Let her sleep.” Within he was hoping she would waken and come to him soon, and he watched for her. The birds outside were singing gaily in the shade of stately birch pines. There was no cause for one to be sad on such a day as this. A knock was heard at his door, and, with a cheery welcome from within Babs stepped inside. Awakening and finding it late she had dressed hurriedly and, with a thumping heart, was now coming toward the bed. His right hand was outstretched and Babs placed hers inside it. Their eyes spoke unuttered words and, catching herself, she turned her head and spoke of the beautiful day and how well Calvin looked. His eyes never left her face and a frown came and went. He couldn’t understand why she had looked away so quickly. She tried to withdraw her hand, but he held it tightly and, with a greater strength than was expected of him, drew her down on her knees beside him. His arm went around her and her head fell upon his bandaged breast. Under the bandages, the heart beat loudly. Pulling her closer, he kissed her cheek, and then with a feeling of greater warmth he found her lips. At this instant the doctor opened the door and finding them thus, hurriedly left. Then Babs came to her senses. She released herself and tried to remind him of the girl waiting his arrival down in California. What girl? Oh you don’t mean the Governor’s daughter who is sick do you?” “Yes, you should think yourself lucky to get such a pretty girl. I have never seen her, but father has seen her picture. He told me how beautiful she is.” Page Fifty-two THE ECCHET “What do you mean to get sucli a pretty girl ? You don’t think—” “Of course I do. When you were unconscious all you talked of was she. hv shouldn’t I ?” And she smiled, trying to cover her own wounds. “Babs, dear, forgive me if I have made you think that 1 am not in love with anyone except you.” “But what about Paula? I don’t—” “Babs, come back here as you were a minute ago.” She did as she was told and tears of joy dampened his shoulder when he continued: Paula Cross is seriously ill, Babs, and I was called to carry a serum to her. I didn’t tell you all, dear, when 1 said that I was an aviator. I am a doctor. I)o you mind ?” “Oh, no, but why didn’t you tell me. You, yourself, might have died!” “I didn’t worry about that when I saw how well you were doing everything. Now will you tell me, that you care for me?” “Yes, I care an awful lot, Mr.—er—Calvin, but what are we to do about poor Paula? She may be dead by now.” Her forehead wrinkled in thought—then her eyes gleamed. “I know. I)r. Kenz is returning to the village this afternoon. Yet. the medicine has burned up.” “No, I doubt if it has for it was in a steel container. We could have him take it to the village and have it sent on to California.” Babs called to Doctor Kenz, and when he came, she noticed a change in his countenance. At last, this was the time to tell him. “Doctor, I have a confession to make to you, and I don’t know how to make it.” “Please don’t attempt to. Babs, I understand you never have had a chance to meet many of my sex like other girls. Anyway, I’m quite a lot older than you and realize now that you couldn’t be as happy with me as with this boy whom you love.’ With a quick breath she cried, “How did you know ?” As he started to leave. Babs rushed to him and told him of the serum somewhere in the wrecked plane and of the girl in California. He nodded, and assuring her that it would be taken care of at once, departed. Babs hurried back to the outstretched arms and, sometime later, they were found by the father who proudly gathered his daughter in his arms and gave her his most affectionate caresses. Grasping by the hand, the new son, the only son he had ever had, he granted he would be the best father to him that a boy could have. “I never had a father,” said Calvin, “He died when I was but a few weeks old. Mother was married again, and I felt like an orphan. But, gee! I won t need to now. Oh, I love you both so much.” And among tears and smiles of jov, the father and daughter kneeled by the side of the bed. All three sent up to God their thanks for the wonderful blessings he had bestowed upon them in their loneliness. —Shirley E. Shaffer. 1‘iiiir Fifty-three THE ECCHET THE ECCHET With the Compliments and Good Wishes of The National Mutual Insurance Co The Celina Mutual Casualty Co. and The Mercer Casualty Co. Celina, Ohio E. J. Brookhart, Secretary THE RCCEET Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Furnishings and Shoes For Style and Quality at Popular Prices KOHN 8 WILLIAMS Rockford, Ohio Ladies’ Hosiery and Shoes Children’s Shoes Mr. Purdy—“Wh y are you sitting in the parlor with the lights out?” Stanley Hooks—“Well, you see we were eating cookies and I bit into a currant and blowed the fuses out.” ----------o---------- Salesman (showing Mr. Now some stockings)—“Just the thing for you. Worth double the money. Latest pattern, fast colors, holeproof, won’t shrink, and it’s a good yarn.” Mr. Now (politely)—“Very well told, too.” The Fortman-Heckler Hardware Co. Everything in Hardware, Electric Supplies, Stoves Furnaces, Paint, Roofing, Sheet Metal Work Phone Canal 1174 202 West Market Street CELINA, OHIO SEE OTIS COFFIT For Auto Painting Phone Canal 1672 W. Logan Street CELINA, OHIO Page Fifty-seven THE CCCrtT Rockford High School Graduates We wish to express our hearty congratulations upon your Graduation, and to take this opportunity of wishing you every success in continuing your studies or in taking up your chosen field of activity. Aside from your educational advantages how successful you will be in the years to come will depend largely upon your financial progress. Therefore we cannot impress upon you too strongly the benefit of opening an account at a good bank, if you have not already done so, and keeping the account growing by regular additions. We will be glad to see you here at the Bank, to extend our congratulations in person and to open an account—may we say, on Graduation day? Make Graduation Day not only the finishing of your High School education, but the beginning of a financial progress that will be an effective aid in carrying you onward to the accomplishment of everything you plan. Sincerely yours, The Rockford National Bank O. L. DISHER, Cashier. Mr. Newton was being shaved. The barber made several slips of the razor, and at each of these occasions he would paste a small piece of paper over the cut to stop the bleeding. When he finally got through Mr. Newton passed him a dollar, and as the barber started for change, remarked: “Keep the change. It’s worth a dollar to be shaved by so gifted a man. Why, man, you’re a barber, a butcher, and a paper hanger all in one.” ------------o---------- You look hollow-eyed and thin,” said the air pump to the inner tube, “what seems to be your trouble?” “Income tacks,” wearily replied the inner tube. Whether You Plan to Create or Conserve Your Estate the Northwestern Can Serve You High Quality at Low Cost JOHN F. PENN District Agent The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Compliments of Lake Theatre Celina, - - - Ohio Pai t- Fifty-eight THE RCCEET A Practical Plan for High School Graduates SENIORS—When you complete your High School course, you will want to take immediate steps toward a successful career. Many graduates these days secure practical business training before going on to college. Then, if they can’t complete a four-year college course, they are able to earn a good living. Investigate this opportunity. Write or call for a free copy of our catalog, showing how others have secured good positions, or used their business training at colleges. No obligation. MIAMI-JACOBS COLLEQE DAYTON. OHIO Gordon Hawk sent Mr. Newton a letter containing a sheet of paper with only the words “April Fool” written upon it. Gordon happened to be in the office when Mr. Newton opened the letter. Mr Newton smiled as he remarked: “Well! I’ve often heard of a man writing a letter and forgetting to sign his name, hut this is the first time I ever heard of a man signing his name and forgetting to write the letter!” Gordon left. Central Meat Market The Market That Carries Quality Meats at All Times. We Feed Our Own Stock and Kill All Our Meats Clouse and Winkler ROCKFORD, OHIO W. F. SCHUNCK Complete Line of Sporting Goods NUFF SAID 129-131 W. Fayette St. Celina, Ohio Page Fifty-nine THE CCCKET THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CELINA, OHIO HOME FOR SAVINGS Paye Sixty THE CCCKET Chevrolet Sales and Service Robbins Robbins Rockford, Ohio Lutz ft Bock Printing Office Supplies—Fixtures Rough Paper—School Supplies Celina, Ohio A hardware dealer in great need of extra hands finally asked Ralph Flick, if he would help him out. “What’ll you pay,” asked Ralph. “I’ll pay you all you are worth,” answered the dealer. Ralph scratched his head a minute, then announced decisively. “I’ll be darned if I’ll work for that.” The Citizens Banking Co. CELINA. OHIO “A Complete Banking Service Factories: Rockford, Ohio; Ohio City, Ohio Offices: Rockford, Ohio; Celina, Ohio SHARP CANNING CO. Packers of Quality CANNED FOODS Flavor Specialty TOMATOES AND PULP Compliments of the Strand and Lyric Theatres Van Wert, Ohio Page Sixty-one THE RCEEET The New Ford V-8-Cylinder Car Fourteen Beautiful Body Types “A Great New Motcr Car” Priced from $460 to $650 F. O. B. Detroit Cities Service Gasoline and Kerosene Tank Wagon Service and Prices LLOYD MOTOR SALES Ford Sales and Service Rockford, - - - Ohio Mr. Shear was looking for his umbrella, and not finding it, asked the members of tlie family if they had used it. “I think sister’s beau took it last night,” said Bud. ‘ Why do you think so. my son ?” “Cause when I was in the hall last night I heard him say to sister: ‘I believe I’ll steal one’.” Mr. Now—I heard that you and your wife had some words. Mr. Wilson—I had some, but didn’t get a chance to use them. 5 « 10 5 10 The Barr Co. Variety Depts. Celina’s Most Popular Variety Store You Are Paying For a FRIGIDAIRE Whether You Buy One or Not We Can Prove It Hays Radio Electric Shop Celina, Ohio Celina, Ohio THE RCCi CT BEOUGHER FISHER General Merchandise POULTRY AND EGGS Mercer, - Ohio Day School Night School Home Study School “Business Training of Distinction For Ambitious Young Men and Young Women SECRETARIAL, ACCOUNTING, SALESMANSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, ETC. A Course that will suit your needs in six months, eight months, ten months, twelve months or fourteen months. We assist you to secure a position. Low tuition rates. Degree instructors, CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF OHIO. Write today for full information. Summer Term, June 6 Fall Term, September 6 to 12 A Good Business College St. Marys College of Commerce Jasperson Bldg. ------- St. Marys, Ohio Mrs. Campbell on telephone (disguising her voice)—“Guess who this is.” Mr. Campbell—“It’s—um-—Elizabeth.” Mrs. Campbell (furiously)—“Elizabeth!!!” Mr. Campbell (disguising his voice)—“Guess who this is.” Charlie—“Do you know that you look like Helen Brown?” Mildred (angrily)—“Is that so? Well, I’ll have you to understand that I look all right in blue.” 1882 1932 This marks our Golden Anniversary in serving the people of Rockford and vicinity, and we are still going strong. We have at all times a full line of General Hardware, Paints, Oils, and at prices that defy competition. Rockford, - Ohio l‘n je Sixty-three THE ECCEET Fancy and Staple Groceries Home-Dressed Meats Fruits and Vegetables All Perishable Foods Kept Under Electrical Refrigeration Everything For the Table PAY CASH AND PAY LESS AT CLAY Rockford, - Ohio Miss Barr, in the act of having a tooth pulled, “Doctor, do you think the anesthteie will make me sick?” “No, madam,” replied the surgeon, “I think not.” But still she was not satisfied. “But,” she continued, “How long will it be before I know anything?” “Madam,” replied the dentist, “Don’t you think that is asking a great deal of the anesthetic ?” The name CURLEE in your clothes is a safeguard of style. Always within the limits of your pock-etbook. The new Spring models now , £Ujj! available. L. A. Burgess Drygoods Clothing Rockford, Ohio When in Celina Visit For Refreshments Light Lunches Page Sixty-four THE RCCEET Temple and Temple E. Schlenker J. McKirnan Firestone Tires, Tubes and Accessories Vulcanizing and Retreading White Rose Gasoline Enarco Oils and Grease The Manhattan Hotel--Restaurant Rockford, Ohio Rockford Hardware Company Make this your meeting and eating place when in Celina Perfection Oil Stoves Maytag Washers Sherwin-Williams Paint Free Delivery South Main St. Celina, Ohio Phone 33 Rockford, Ohio Mr. Newton had found it necessary to administer to a small boy a thrashing, in the good old-fashioned way. Then he said sternly to his suffering victim: “Now, tell me why I have punished you.” “Oh, oh!” howled the boy. “You nearly pound the life out of me and then don’t even know why you did it.” Charles Near—“Aren’t you wild about bathing beauties?” Box Fox—“I don’t know. I never bathed one.” Fisher and Harris Grocery Quality Groceries Full Line of Fruits and Vegetables Phone 122 Rockford Free Delivery Inside of Corporation Page Sixty-fii'e THE ECCHET Where “Corred Glasses” Are Made Dr. Himes ft Bair Van Wert, Ohio SEE LeRoy Wilson Celina, Ohio R. R. No. 8 When in Need of Fire, Automobile and Cyclone Insurance “Better have it and not need it than need it and not have it.” Phones Spring 1167 Celina Tamah 16 on 12 A barber was shaving Mr. Wilson. ‘‘Haven’t I shaved you before, sir?” said he. ‘No ’ said Mr. Wilson, “My wife contributed them scars.” Edith Shingledecker—“Ouch ! I bumped my crazy bone!” Carl Kimmel—“Oh well, comb your hair right and the bump won’t show.” Pat—My wife is homely but, you know, beauty is only skin deep. Mike—Then for heaven’s sake take her home and skin her. Joe Stump Day and Nite Garage PONTIAC Sales—Service Rockford, Ohio Leading Jewelers Schunck Jewelry Store Fine Watch Repairing Our Optical Department is fitted with the latest Genothalmic Equipment. 111 West Fayette St. Celina, Ohio Tolan Memorial Wks. Monuments and Grave Markers Sand-Blast Carving Rockford, Ohio Sixty-six THE ECCEET Compliments of Kctcham Bros. Strayer’s Cash Grocery Carr’s Confectionery Van Fleet's Drug Store Slim’s Recreation Parlor Wisterman’s Jewelry Store Rockford, Ohio Kaye’s Clothing Store Fortman Grocery Weber Jewelry Store Nichel Bros. Hardware Store H. D. Confectionery Celina Green House Co. Celina, Ohio The Bonnewitz Co. The Clark Shoe Co. Van Wert, Ohio A surly looking man was leading a peculiar looking dog along the street. A man of very evident Irish extraction looked curiously at the animal, stopped and asked: “What kind av a dog is that ye have there, sir?” “He’s part Irish and part fool,” sneered the surly dog conductor. “Indade!” said the Irishman. “Then lie’s related to both av us.” Kopp’s Jewelry Store Celina, Ohio DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY Compliments of C. H. Treffenger GREEN HOUSE Van Wert, Ohio All Orders Entrusted to Symon’s Variety Store Will Receive Our Personal Attention Compliments of MIDWAY INN Mercer, Ohio Miss Browne—“I frankly admit I am looking for a husband.” Mrs. Newton—“So am I.” Miss Browne—“But I thought you had one.” Mrs. Newton—“I have, but I spent most of my time looking for him.” Puye Suet y-scven THE ECEEET D. E. A We helped the Class of 1932 to face the world with a smile. Rockford folks are always welcome at The Agler Studio, Van Wert, where good Photographs are made . . . Page Sixty-eight TEE ECCEET r TOUR ANNUAL IS THE MATERIAL MANIFESTATION OF THE CLOS-ING CHAPTER IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Both pe and pictures should be artistically arranged; GLe engravings extraordinary; Service completely satisfactory. FORT WAYNE ENGRAVING CO. FORT WAYNE. 1ND. PERSONAL SERVICE ■will enable you to achieve exactly k these results, economically. k Miss Phillips—“Carl, give me an example of Capital and Labor.” Carl Thompson—“Well, if I loaned you $5.00 that would he capital, hut if I tried to get it hack, that would be labor.” ----------o---------- Mrs. to Mr. Wilson, who was always reading—“I wish I were a hook, then you would hold me more.” Mr. Wilson—“Yes, dear. I wish you were an almanac, then I could get a new one each year.” ----------o---------- Miss Hansley—“What is the best method to prevent the disese caused by biting insects ?” Leroy Sell—“Don’t bite the insects.” ----------o---------- Mr. Campbell—“If I lend you money, what security will you give.' Willis Sill—“The word of an honest man.” Mr. Campbell—“Go and find the honest man and you shall have the money.” ----------o---------- Mrs. Campbell was awakened in the night by a noise in an adjoining room. Instantly she sat up in bed straining her ears for a repetition of the sound. It came again, a distinct grinding as if a chisel were being thrust in wood several times in succession. She gently shook her husband and breathed in his ear, Ames, wake up. there’s a burglar in the house.” Ames crept from his bed and tip-toed cautiously and with some trepidation in the direction of the noise. I hen, from the dining-room came a blood-curdling yell, ,a wild commotion of trampling feet, over-turned furniture and breathless bad language, that sent Mrs. Campbell’s head under the covers. Presently through the layers of pillow and blankets she heard the distressed voice of her husband. “Mary, for heaven’s sake turn on the lights—your confounded burglar has scampered up my pajama legs.” Page Sixty-nine THE ECCEET VAM WERT, OHIO Printers of THE ROCKET THE ECCEET Harley Yahn stood gazing longingly into the store window. Tlie proprietor inquired if lie was thinking of buying the marked-down lavender silk shirt. “Gosh, no,” replied Harley, “the only thing that tits me ready-made is a handkerchief.” ----------o----------- Herald was visiting Ruth, and they were walking through the fields when they noticed a cow and a calf rubbing noses in bovine love. He spoke up: “The sight of that makes me want to do the same thing.” “Go ahead,” she replied, “it’s father’s cow.” ----------o----------- Chick Stewart—“Say, Dad, remember the story you told me about the time you were expelled from school?” Dad—' Yes.” Chick—“Well, isn’t it funny how history repeats itself?” ----------o----------- Dr. Ayres—“Do you use toothpaste?” Charles Chivington—“No, sir, my teeth aren’t loose.” ----------o----------- H. Winkler—“What keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down ?” Miss Phillips—“The law of gravity, of course.” “Well, how did folks stay on before the law was passed?” A former racing driver lately perfected a new speedometer. When the car attains the speed of fifty miles a red light flashes. When it reaches the sixty mark a red light flashes and a gong rings. When the car is going seventy miles a red light flashes and a gong rings and a phonograph plays “Nearer, My God, to Thee.” Clay Stump—“Say, dad, 1 can’t get these rithmetic examples. Teacher said somethin’ ’bout findin’ the great common divisor.” Dad (in disgust)—“Great Scott! Haven’t they found that thing yet. M hy, they were looking for that thing when I was a boy.” ----------o----------- Paul Jewell—“Do you know the difference between a girl and a horse? Herald Shindledecker—“No.” P. Jewell—“I bet you have some swell dates.” ----------o----------- Charles Schumm (entering store)—“I’d like one of those guns you’re showing in the window.” Salesman (showing him the gun)—“A beautiful piece of work, and only $170 and cheap at that.” C. Schumm—“One hundred and seventy dollars! But your advertisement says free of charge.” Salesman—“Certainly, sir. We wouldn’t think of selling our guns loaded. ----------o----------- Proud Mother—“My daughter is making use of her spare time in college. Neighbor—“How come?” Proud Mother—“At first she wrote that she was going out for basketball, but last night we got a letter saying that she is on the scrub team.” Page Seventy-one TEE ECCEET AUTOGRAPHS -