Rutland High School - Norwester Yearbook (Rutland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1948 volume:

f t 43 Dedication We, the class of 1948, proudly dedicate this annual to our parents, teachers, and anyone who helped us to obtain our education. - County C. 0. 3upt. Chapman of Schools rfilma Roush Secretary to the 3upt. BuAilD MEMBERS: (left to right) Carl Miller, Vice Pres.; 3. P. McKinney; C. a. Swick, President; George Perry; Carl Dennison, Floyd Thomas, Clerk. CO r CO HENRY NULL A. B. Science Fairmont State College BERNICE HOFFMAN Commerce B. S. Education Ohio University MILUSED McKNlGHT Vocational Home Economics A. B. Ohio University Graduate Study Ohio University JAKES VERNARI Coach A.B. Physical Education Salen College JOHN THOTTER English B. S. Education Ohio University S JKEL CHAPMAN Kusic B. S. Education Ohio University LeLA STRAUSBA’JGH Seventh Grade Hio Grande College FRANKLIN BAILEY Eighth Grade Asst. Coach Rio Grrnde College GLADYS ANDERSON Seventh Grade Ohio University HUTLA1.D HIGH SCHOOL W o KONA HAS SWICK Secretary iiAOMl chase School Hurse JLAdo OFFICERS iiA.� A RAKTON Commercial President Senior Class Football 2-3 Basketball 1-2 Senior Play Class Officer 4 Annual Staff Spy Glass Staff 3-4 rOiifiY D01.AHUS General Vice President Senior Class •Football 4 Class Officer 3-4 Junior Play Senior Play Annual Staff Spy Glass Staff 3-4 JAiiET THEOBALD Conuaercial Treasurer Senior Class Annual Staff Class Officer 1-3-4 F. H. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Girls' Ensemble 2-3-4 Cheerleader 2-3-4 Junior Play Senior Play Operetta 1-2-3 Spy Glass Staff 3-4 fO «£ NAQKI GfiAHAK Commercial Secretary Senior Class Annual Staff Class Officer 1-2-3-4 F. H. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 2 Junior Play Senior Play Operetta 1-2-3 RK.ULAH KENNEDY Science News Reporter Senior Class Annual Staff Senior Play Junior Play Class Officer 2-3-4 MAX BOUtf Agriculture Junior Play F. T. A. 1 Industrial Arts 1-2-3-4 RTLL BUCK Science Spy Class Staff 3-4 Football 4 Basketball 2-4 Class officer 1 Annual Staff 4 HAZKL BUH1.2Y Commercial Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Spy Glass Staff 3-4 RUTH CROSS Commercial Junior Play Music •o DG. ALD LUCKADOO General Football 2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 Spy Glass Staff 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Class Officer 1 GERALDINE iil ii OB General Annual Staff Junior Play Senior Play CARL MORRIS Science Football 3-4 T. f. A. 1 Senior Play Class officer 1 Annual Staff 4 BILL PERRY Agriculture Junior Play Senior Play Operetta 3 Basketball 3-4 P. F. A. 1 Football 4 BETTY PRESTOS Commercial Spy Glass Staff RONALD SIDERS General Football 2 Annual Staff 4 Industrial Arts 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1 RALPH SWA11 Agriculture Football 2-4 Class officer 3 F. F. A. 1 Junior Play Operetta 2-3 CD ESTHER TILLIS Commercial Spy Glass Staff 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play Senior Play Librarian 3-4 Glee Club 1-2 CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of '48, after completing the first act of our performance on the world's stage—our basic training in elementary and Junior high school, began the second act on September 5, 19 , when we enrolled as Freshmen at Rutland High School We elected Donald Luckadoo, Janet Theobald, Bill Buck, and Carl Morris as our class officers. Mr. Patterson served as our class sponsor but we had little social activity. We began our Sophomore year on Seotember 4, 1945. By this time we were becoming more adjusted and ready to accept the responsibilities that come with being Sophomores. At the beginning of the year we elected Janet Theobald, Beulah Kennedy, Naomi Graham, and Betty Jean Haley to play the leading roles in our Sophomore year. Mr. Smith was our class sponsor but again we had very few activities. We began our Junior year at Rutland High on Sep- tember 3, 1946. The Joy of receiving our class rings came at the very beginning of this year. We elected Ralph Swan, Tommy Donahue, Naomi Graham, and Beulah Kennedy ab class officers and Mr. Marlowe as sponsor, Mr. Marlowe was a great help to us in sponsoring the Junior Play, “Absent-Minded Professor, in which ten of the students participated. We also had a watch party at which everyone enjoyed himself Immensely.- A week before they graduated, we felt honored to give the seniors a banquet and treat them to a show. We began our final year at Rutland High School September 2, 1947, as dignified Seniors under the guidance of Dana Barton, Tommy Donahue, Naomi Graham, Janet Theobald, and Beulah Kennedy as class officers. We certainly appreciate the cooperation of our very nice senior class sponsor, Mrs. Hoffman, in making it possible for us to put on the Senior Play, Adam's Evening, which was a great success. Also for the kind invitation she extended us that we might use her home for the Christmas party we had. We will soon come to the end of our High 3chool career. We will be awarded a diploma for our first great accomplishment on our way to success. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of Rutland High 3chool, City of Rutland, County of Meigs, and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of tnls frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordali pub- lish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, we leave to the Junior class our merits, our school spirit, and our unblemished reputation to be used as a standard to which they, the next Senior class of this school, shall strive. To the Sophomore Class we bequeath our good looks. To the Freshman Class we leave our prominent standing. To the Eighth Grade we leave our Intelligence. To the Seventh Grade we leave permission to grow up. To Helen Taylor we leave Betty Preston's quietness. To Maxine Siders-—Janet Theobald leaves the broken hearts of the Junior class. To Lanada Thomas we leave Geraldine Minor's slendernes To Eugene R1chards we leave Esther Tiliis' tyolng ability. To Clark Nichols we leave Bill Perry's success as a farmer. To John Thomas we leave James Grueser's bashfulness. To Amos Cross we leave Ruth Cross' ability to get work done on time. To Carol Snowden we leave Bill Buck's driving ability. To Maxine Rumfield we leave Naomi Graham's talking ability. To Lewi Rupe we leave Ralph Swan's singing ability. To Frank Starbuck we leave Dana Barton's wavy red hair. To Raymond Rupe we leave Tommy Donahue's willing and able way. To Joan Utsinger we leave Beulah Kennedy's dignity. To Kenneth Haley we leave Leroy Kessinger's scholastic standing. To Mary Warner we leave Hazel Burney's cheerfulness. To Herbert Gray we leave Max Bolen's ability to sleep in class. To Jack Delraar we leave Ronald Siders' attendence recor To Bill Brown we leave Carl Morris' dancing ability. I leave the Job as lawyer to anyone who wants it. To the faculty we leave peace and quiet that they have ot had during our years of high school. Dear Classmates, can you realize, 118 time to say good-bye, To all our friends and teachers, At dear old Rutland High? We have a few pangs of regret, As our memory fondly recalls, The many busy but happy hours, We have spent within these walls. We were thrilled with our Importance, As we entered our Freshman year. But we hoped that no one else could see, How our hearts were quaking with fear. The next year found us Sophomores The word means a wise fool, And our class was unanimously voted, The wisest in the school. As Juniors we began to realize, That our task was extremely great, When we found how much work must be done, Ere a diploma we could rate. When we became Seniors, it seemed to us, The goal was coming In sight. As we started plans for a program, For our Commencement Night. To the teachers whose patience we have tried With all our school kid pranks, And to the parents who look on us with pride We owe a vote of thanks. To each of you, much credit is due, For your guidance along the way, It is your help that made possible, Our Graduation Day. When in old age we think with pleasure, Of the days that have gone by, There are none we shall more fondly treasure That those days spent at Rutland High . May we do our life's ’-rork in such a way, Tho' the honor be small or great, That in future years, you may all be proud, Of the Class of 148 '. CLASS PROPHECY Having a vivid imagination. I am looking forward 20 years into the future with the thought of the good old olass of 19 8 with a i960 setting. While on a shopping tour to New York City for designs for my own personal dress shop, I entered a beauty salon on Fifth Avenue and who should be the operator but my old olass chum Janet Theobald, with Jerry Minor as assistant. Va talked oonoernlng the gang of 19 8 and Janet told me that yesterday Esther Tillls had oome to get an appointment to have her hair set for a wedding. Chiess who's Her own I She was going to marry the president of Harvard University. Their honeymoon was planned for California where she was going to call on Bill Buck, an old classmate who is a pilot on the United Air Lines, Ruth Cross being a stewardess. This Incident made me think of the rest of my olassmates so while we were talking I acquired the following information: Beulah Kennedy, we learned, had Just resigned as a specialist in John Hopkin's Hospital to be married to a well-known interne there. Dana Barton is a manager of a professional basketball tea� —'the best in the league. Donald Luokadoo had Just retired from playing professional football. He had been playing under Ralph Swan who is head ooaoh of the Wolverines of Michigan. James Orueser has made a great name for himself as manager of Orueser's chain 8tores throughout the state. We learned that Leroy Kessinger is Professor of Agriculture at Ohio State University. Tommy Donahue, who had taken up Civil Engineering and is now a Chief Engineer, is in charge of the construction of a $10,000,000 rubber plant in South Africa. Betty Mae Preston has taken Edna Mae's place as seoretary at dear old Rutland High School. Max Bolen is the manager of the Bolen Dairy Farm which distributes milk throughout Meigs County. Ronald Siders is an interior deoorator having learned his trade from painting soenery at Rutland High School during our sohool days. Carl Morris has gained the position of Principal at Chester High Sohool where he is residing with his beautiful wife, the former Sue Beaver. Bill Perry has taken his father's plaoe on the sohool board. Oh, yes, I Just got word that Haeel Burney had Just broken the reoord as the world's fastest typist. This discussion of our classmates really took us back in memory to our days at Rutland High. Now that we have found what all of our olassmates are doing, we wonder what the next 20 years will have in store for us. Wouldn't it be nloe if we could all go back to Rutland High School ■ Just for a day. JUNIOR CLASS eo p FIR3T ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: ABSENT: (left to ight) Mr. Null, sponsor: Reva Kollohan, Dorothy Caton, Dorothy Rife, Barbara Starbuck, Carol Dawson, Phyllis Burson, Helen Taylor, Mildred Thomas, Wanda Thomas, Lanaba Thomas, Edna rogdon. Charles Amos, Willie Dyer, Ivan Cray, Fred Williamson, Meryln Farmer, Frank Starouck, John Southern, David Colwell, warol Snowden, Clark Nichols. Raymond Thomas, Jo.n Dyke, Lindy Schoonover, Eugene Richards, Herbert Cray. Don Wells, Kenneth Haley. CLASS OFFICERS President Vioe President Secretary Treasurer News Reporter Clark Nichols Raymond Thomas John Dyke Frank 3tarbuck Helen Taylor SOPHOMORE CLASS CO FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: HD ROW: JT: (left to right) Maxine Rumfield, Dorothea Michael, Gertrude Fisher, Virginia Martin, Avanell Jordan, Mona Kysell, Mary Warner, Naomi Snowden, Jean Cleland, Pearl Cross, Mae Barrett, Lois Bolen, Elsie Ke=slnger, June Cleland, Mr. Trotter, sponsor. Ronald Nelson, Charles Likens, Paul Patterson, Eleanor Myers, Maxine 3iders, Tressa Pic-kens, Patty Orate, Nancy Buck, Virginia McKinney, Joan Utsinger Joan Thomas, Leon McKnight, Keith Weaver, Robert Pierce, Wesley Pickens, Donald McKnight, Sammy Wright, Tommy Dewhurst. Robert Wilcox, Robert Bobo, 3111 Brown, Freddie George , Eugene Rupe, Lewis Rupe . Mickey Williams, Jackie Delmar. CLASS OFFICERS President Trce.sa Pickens Bill Brown Secretary Eleanor Myers Treasurer Paul Patterson News Reporter Maxine Sidera FRESHMAN CLASS CO Tft CO FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: (left to right) Rose Slawter, 3etty Ellis, Virginia Moore, Wanda Keller, Shirley Cremeans, Delores Fierce, Marie Little, Lois Bartrum, Betty Hite, Vicy Johnson, Delores Spires, Virginia Roe, Miss McKnight, sponsor. Richard Nelson, Bobby Bowen, Howard Strong, Mary Russell, Janet Ogdin, Roberta Price, Joan Snowden, Henry McKnight, Norman Hysell, Jack Phillips, Virgil Likens, Robert Richards, Jack Barton, Lowell Vance, Amos Cross. Carl Kennedy, Jimmy Snowden, Eugene Swan. CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Trenaurer News Reporter Norman Hysell Rose Slawter Janet Ogdin Lowell Vance Joan Snowden EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: (left to right) Ada Harrison, Juanita Gardner, Betty Farmer, Mary Dyke, Darlene Wolfe, Katherine Romine, Eva Moore, Helen 3teven9, Alnslee Wilson, Ruth Keeton, Vivian Hysell, Zelma Oremeans, Lena Harris, Charlotte Weaver, Hallie Pickens. Mr. Bailey, sponsor: Kenneth Romine, Jimmy Oiler, Neal Snowden, Carolyn Miller, Kathleen Stafford, Wanda Foster, June Patterson, Helen Rife, Edward Windon, Harold Grate, Billy Bowen, Charles Schoonover. Jack Harrison, Darrell Mollohan, Wil )ert Clonch, Clyde Harrison, Llndy Harris, Amos Tillls, Junior Clelar.d, Jack Minor. Curtis 3pire.s, Jon Cottrlll, Bob Black, Bob Denison, David Grueser, Ronald Williams. CLASS OFFICERS President Vice Prealden Secretary rr _- _ “ measurer News Reporter Bob Denison Amo8 Tllll8 Jack Minor Vivian Hysell Helen Stevens t FIR5T ROrf: (left to right) Joan Montgomery. Mildred Martin, Loduskia Nelson, Doris Cremeans, Phvllis Snowden, oetty Brown, Donna Rupe, Beatrice Kennedy, Barbara Haley, Darlene Bailey, Betty Hysell, Pauline Edwards, Anna Gilkey Marcia Russell, Barbara Grueser. SECOND RO'rf: Miss Anderson soonsor; Doris Oiler, Donna Phillips, Kenneth Searles, Thomas Schoonover, Billy Graham, Clarence Tnomas, Rggegt {.Lynch, Elmer Searles, Margery May, Phyllis Smith, Delores THIRD ROiJ: Isabelle Spires, Patricia Wooten, Imogene Barr, Evelyn Forbes, rfanda Kessinger, Nell Rice, Audlne Cleland. FOURTH RO.V: Billy Harmon, Bobby Nelson, Johnny Tyree. Kenneth rfilcox, P ju. ?tjdU i b|LUgh, Harley O'Dell, Jack Stafford, Kfermit Hysell. CO CD FIRST ROJ: (left to right) Marian Soires, Joan Lambert, Beulah Coy. Mar Swan, Margaret Lambert, Evelyn Likens, Mrs. Straughsbaugh, nefield, Raymond verly. „ t ,---------- , —------ Johnson, Charles Keller. Dale Priady, James S huler, Vester rfalker, Bruce Davis, Billy tfilford. ABSENT: Robert Haley, Betty Lou Nelson. 643 FOOTBALL Our football team Improved considerably this year. We have a new coach, James Vennarl, of whom we are proud, and hope he will be here for a long time. The team wishes especially to express its appreciation to those who helped in the construction of our new lighted foot- ball field. We certainly think it is a wonderful field. The managers for the football team were John Thomas and Fred George. The following players will graduate this year: James Grueser, Tommy Donahue, Bill Buck, Ralph 3wan, and Bill Perry. RESUME OF FOOTBALL GAMES We They Coalton 0 12 The Plains 6 19 Wahama 0 20 Oak Hill 6 6 McArthur 6 7 Jacksonville-Trimble 19 13 Chauncey 0 12 Middleport 14 27 picture of the football squad following page. They are: appears at the FIRST ROW: (left to right) Carrol 3nowden, Carl Morris, Bill Buck, Mickey Williams, Paul Patterson, Donald Wells, John Southern, James Grueser, Tommy Donahue, Bill Brown, Lindy Schoonover. SECOND ROW: Fred George, Manager; Clark Nichols, Leon Mcknight, Tommy Dewhurst, Ralph Swan, Charles Amos, Jack Barton, Lowell Vance, Harold Dewhurst, Eugene Richards, Jim Snowden, Herbert Gray, John Thomas, Manager; Mr. Vennari, Coach. A picture of the squad in action appears at the bottom of the next page. FOOTBALL SQUAD 3A3KET3ALL e 3 Our basketball team fought a losing battle this year. The Varsity won only two games during the year. The Varsity played Chester In the Meigs County Tourna- ment and lost L8-24. Our Reserve team won the Meigs County Tournament and were presented with a trophy, which Is on display among our other trophies in our new trophy case on the first floor. The Reserves played the first game in the tournament winning over Racine, 34-27. We played the Chester Reserve team next and won 31—18. We, then, played Tuppers Plains in the finals and won 25-18. The scorekeeper for the year was Mr. Null; the timekeeper, Dana Barton; and the manager, John Thomas. The following players will graduate this year: Bill Buck and Bill Perry. RESUME OF VARSITY G-AME3 We Tuppers Plains 25 Harrlsonvllle 29 Wahama 17 Chester 33 Racine 37 Harrlsonvllle 44 Tuppers Plains 24 Coalton 35 Cadmus 24 Chauncey 34 McArthur 17 Racine 27 Chester 28 A-. picture of of the next page. the Varsity Squad appears at the top They are: FIR3T ROW: Lindy Schoonover, Carrol Snowden, Robert Pierce, SECOND ROW; John Thomas, Manager; Mr. 3nlley, Asst. Coach; Bill Buck, Bill Brown, Raymond Rupe, Mr. Vennarl, Coach; Mr. Porter, Principal. A picture of the Reserve Squad appears at the bottom of the following page. They are: FIRST ROW: John Thomas, Manager; Paul Patterson, David Colwell, Fred G-eorge, Jack Barton, Lowell Vance. SECOND ROW; Mr. Bailey, Asst. Coach; Jim Snowden, Robert Bobo, Bill Brown, Harold Dewhurst, Bill Perry, Mr. Vennarl, Coach; Mr. Porter, Principal. CHEER LEADERS n o The team and the school were proud of o’ r cheer- leaders this year. They certainly did their part t spur us on to victory. We hope next year to have better teams for which to cheer, .fe thank you girls for boosting our team. The cheerleaders will o? awarded letters at an assembly program. They are Joan 3nowden, Janet Theobald, Avonell Jordan, and Helen Taylor. Janet graduates this year. VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS There are 98 girls enrolled in the Home Economics Department this year. Of this number, 44 senior high school girls are enrolled in Vocational Home Economics. A four-year course is offered, with home projects which grow out of our class work and personal interests being required in addition to the regular class work. Our department took a number of prizes this year at the Meigs County Fair. Championship rosettes were awarded to Helen Taylor for her exhibit in home furnish- ings, to Phyllis Burson for her tailored dress, and to Janet Theobald for her butter cake. Because of the number and quality of our fair exhibits the Meigs County Fair Board awarded our department 50 which is to be used to defray the expenses of those attending the state convention of F. H. A. in Columbus. Girls in the department cooperate willingly in serving at the candy counter maintained in order to earn money for the department. This year the girls purchased a Kitchen-Aid electric mixer and attachments, also several small articles with the money they have earned. A new Frigldaire refrigerator was bought this year for the department by the board of education. Our department is proud to be a school which the teacher-training department in the School of Home Economics in Ohio University includes in its list of visiting schools. Twice during each semester, Prof. Ida Patterson, Director of teacher-training, brings students to observe the classwork and to check the department for its arrangement and equipment. This year a total of eleven student teachers in home economics have visited our department. The pictures on the following page were taken in our sewing and cooking rooms. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Colors—Red and White Flower—Red Rose Motto— Toward New Horizons The Future Homemakers of America Is a national organi zation whose purpose is to further the Interest of girls in better home and national life. Our chapter has received the coveted state award of merit as an honor club since the national organization was founded. Members of the club have not only fulfilled their obligations to the national organization but they have also been active in local and district school activities In October, 26 members Journeyed to Chauncey-Dover High School as guests of Athens County F. H. A. clubs to participate in a meeting of all clubs in the county. Fifteen sophomore members received the degree of Chap- ter Homemaker. Again in February, 25 of our club mem- bers helped inaugurate the first of our own district meetings which include Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, and Vinton Counties. Nine freshemen girls from our chapter received the degree of Junior Homemaker in this meeting. In March, the club entertained the mothers of all high school girls with a St. Patrick's Day tea. An assembly program was also sponsored by the club. F. H. A. CLUB OFFICERS The F. H. A. Club Officers, whose picture appears at the bottom of the following page, are as follows: President ............. Helen Taylor Vice President . . Janet Theobald Secretary ............. Carol Dawson Treasurer ........... Phyllis Burson Reporter..............Mildred Thomas Parliamentarian . . . Naomi Graham Advisor .............. Miss McKnlght 1� co •n CD FIRST ROW: (left to right) Wanda Keller, Virginia Moore, Delores Pierce, Shirley Cremeans, Betty Ellis, Rose Slawter, Delores Spires, Betty Hite, Marie Little, Lois Bartrum, Roberta Price, Janet Ogdin, Miss McKnight Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Mae Barrett, Elsie Kessinger, Janet Theooald, Patty Grate, Maxine Siaers, Tressa Pickens, Wanda Thomas, Maxine Rumfield, Carol Dawson, Phyllis Burson, Mildred Thomas, Joan Snowden, Dorothea Michael. THIRD ROW: Virginia Martin, Gertrude Fisher, Eleanor Myers, Barbara 3 tar buck, Helen Taylor, Naomi Graham, Naoral onowaen. F. H. A. OFFICERS MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Glee Club hag participated, in several events this year, such as the Swanee River Minstrel, the Thanksgiving program and the Christmas program. The Glee Club went to Logan on March 20, 19 8, for the Southeastern Ohio Music Festival. This event is held annually for boys and girls from schools in the south- eastern part of Ohio. About 800 students participated in this festival. The officers of the Q-lee Club are: President ........... Janet Theobald Vice President . . . Phyllis Burson Secretary...............Naomi Q-raham Treasurer ............. Carol Dawson Director .... Mrs. C. 0. Chapman QIRLS' ENSEMBLE The Q-irls' Ensemble has been very active this year. They took part in the Swanee River Minstrel, the Thanks- giving program and the Christmas program. They were in- vited to sing at the Business and Professional Women's Club, the D. A. R., the Literary Club, and the Business and Professional Women's Minstrel. On Saturday, March 13, 19 8, the Girls' Ensemble and two soloists entered the Southeastern Music Auditions for grades. The Girls' Ensemble received a 2 classifi- cation. Eleanor Myers rated a Superior classification and will go to the State Music Festival in Columbus in April. The members of the Girls' Ensemble are: Altos:—Maxine Aiders, Tressa Pickens, and Patty Grate. Second Sopranos:—Janet Theobald, and Carol Dawson. Sopranos:—Barbara Starbuck, Eleanor Myers, Mildred Thomas and Phyllis Burson. CO T CO ight) Vicev Johnson, G-ertrude Fisher, s'Spires, Rose Slawterj FIRST ROW: (left to r Virginia Roe, Delore Delores Fierce, Shirle Thomas, Naomi 3-raham, Carol Dawson, Janet uicuumu «UJ Wanda Keller, Mrs. Chapman, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Mar “ “ ’ M ‘ Maxine Lois 3oien, Maxine siaers, naorai onowueu, xrgnua nv Marie Little, Lanada Thomas, Patty G-rate, Nancy Buck, Tressa Pickens. m G-IRLS EN3EM3LE 1 JUNIOR HI OH GLEE CLUB FInST ROW; (Left to right) Donna Phillips, Doris Cremeans, Beatrice Kennedy, Donne Rupe, Judy Lambert, Marjorie May, Barbara Haley, Darlene Bailey, Loduskla Nelson, Mary Swan, Marian Spires, Isabel SDires, Marcia Russell, Beulah Coy, Mildred Martin, Doris Oiler. SECOND ROW; Aundine Cleland, Wanda Kessinger, Patricia Wooten, Evelyn Likens, Phyllis Snowden, Phyllis Smith, Joan Montgomery, Evelyn Forbes, Margaret Lamoert, Betty Brown, Betty Hysell, Imogene Barr, Pauline Edwards, Delores Tackett, Nell Rice, Anna Oilkey, Barbara Grueser, Mrs. Chapman, sponsor. iHlRD ROW: Helen Rife, Carolyn Miller, Mary Dyke, Darlene Wolfe, Eva Moore, Katherine Roraine, Juanita Gardner, Wanda Foster, Helen Stevens, Kathleen Stafford, June Patterson, Ada Harrison, Bettv Farmer, Ainslee Wilson. ’ ANNUAL STAFF Editor ...................... Dana Barton Assistant Editor .... Janet Theobald Associate Editor ......... Esther Tillis Class Historian .... Beulah Kennedy Class Poet....... Geraldine Minor Class Prophet ............ Naomi Graham Artist ..................... Ronald Siders Sports Editor .............. Tommy Donahue Business Manager ............ Carl Morris Assistant Bus. Man. . . James Grueser Circulation Manager .... Bill Perry Advertising Manager . . . . Bill Buck Typists ............ Senior Typing Class Advisor ..................... Mrs. Hoffman SPY GLASS STAFF CO % Editor ..................... Dana Barton Assistant Editor .... Esther Tillis Sports Editor ............ Tommy Donahue Society Editor .......... Janet Theobald Artist..........................Bill Buck Stencils .................. Hazel Burney Proofreader ............... Betty Preston Circulation Manager . . Donald Luckadoo Reporter...................Beulah Kennedy Typists ........... Second Year Typing Class Advisor .................... Mrs. Hoffman The Spy Glass, our school newspaper, is published by the second-year typing class until the last issue which is published in honor of the seniors by the first-year typing class. We like to feel that our school paper has an impor- tant part in our school life. We try to include the ideas of both the students and teachers. We appreciate any suggestions offered to us for the improvement of our paper. Our paper is published each six weeks and we like to have contributions from each class as well as news concerning the whole school. Our paper is a means of acquainting the parents with the activities of our school. We would like to thank all the contributors to the Spy Glass. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department has 12 typewriters, a duplicator, and a mimeograph machine. We have three classes in typing, two In shorthand, one in bookkeep- ing and one In general business training. It is our aim to prepare students so that they may do g=neral office work when they graduate, or go on to school for further training so that they may special- ize in some phase of business training. The students are taught many things that are important in everyday living. Few of us realize the importance of knowing how to travel, how to use a telephone correctly, etc., until we are required to do these things. In our typing and shorthand classes, we emphasize business letters and business procedure, although we do give some training in personal letter writing. A picture of our typewriters, with the second year class at work, is shown at the top of the following page. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class, for the first time in several years, gave a play entitled Adam's Evening. Our class treasury was empty and we felt that we would like to leave something to the school as well as take some kind of an educational trip ourselves. Each of the students in the class did his part in helping with the play. We feel that is was a success and we enjoyed giving it. The class presented Mrs. Hoffman, the director, with a yellow rose bud corsage. A picture of the play cast appears on the following page. They are: Geraldine Minor, Esther Tillis, Janet Theobald, Bill Perry, Tommy Donahue, Naomi Graham, Beulah Kennedy, James Grueser, Carl Morris, and Dana Barton. M CO f The outlook for the succeed- ing school term appears to be excellent be- cause of the fine cooperation the students have shown. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The science department has been undergoing changes that will definitely Improve the various sciences. Ve were able to get some new equipment from Ohio University that will be helpful to us. The biology and general science classes will be aided by our new equip- ment and greater working space. The ohyslcs department, which has been idle for some time because of lack of proper equipment, has received some of the most modern equipment for labora- tory usage. The chemistry depart- ment will be greatly improved as soon as the new laboratory table has been installed. 7 6 7 2 A ru s 'AU-dW'' nriAjhids jhsrvt+si ) ' f • $ lZc a C9ua 77lcux r S en i or !1 7 A ut o j recpK 5 me 9 $9 ■ ( «y c 1] .i.x c f r c %. CO o V RUTLAND DEPARTMENT STORE, INC. Build Your Town and Your Community by Shopping at Home DRY HOODS NOTIONS MEN’S CLOTHING LADIES READY TO WEAR Hardware — Groceries — Shoes FLOOR COVERINGS WALLPAPER Orders Taken For Venetian Blinds Rutland, Ohio BEN FRANKLIN STORE FIRST 5c to $1.00 and up Phone 254-X Pomeroy, Ohio ROBINSON’S Launderers — Dry Cleaners Pomeroy Middleport “Can you drive with one hand!’’ Mildred asked. “Certainly,” Tommy said, with a thrill running through him. “Then have an apple,” Mildred said as she gave him one. Best Wishes to the Class of 1948 CADY’S STUDIO A Picture is worth a thousand dollars Phone 260-J Pomeroy, Ohio m «r Home Made Pies — Sandwiches THE HUT SANDWICH SHOP “As Good as the Best” Rutland, Ohio RATHBURN’S BANK The Bank that is near you, and for you Rutland, Ohio A spry old gentleman was smoking in the bus. The conductor said to him: “Don’t you see that sign that says ‘No Smoking Alknved’?” “Of course I do,’’ replied the old man, “but how can you expect me to observe all your rules? There’s another one that says ‘Wear Spiral Corsets’.” Better Water The Culligan Way Whether it is cistern, well, or city supply—you «in be cleaner, more sanitary and more healthful with 100% softened, filtered water. Then, you can add a savings that will put money in your pocket. Water that is cleaner and softer than the rain and snow7 that’s still in the air. Culligan Soft Water Service Phone 233Y or 151 188 Mulberry Pomeroy, Ohio Alva Harley Courtesy of DEVAULT SERVICE STATION Dealer in TEXACO PRODUCTS Tires, Batteries and Auto Accessories Wilkesville, Ohio Compliments of The EBERSBACH HDWE. CO. Pomeroy, Ohio Two black crows were flying cross country when a P-80 went zooming past them, its jet propulsion spurting flames from its exhaust. “Boy,” exclaimed one crow, “is that bird in a hurry.” “Yes,” said the other crow, “and I bet you’d be too if your tail was on fire.” G J AUTO PARTS JOBBERS OF Automobile Replacement Parts Accessories and Shop Equipment Pomeroy, Ohio Phone 191 Second Street For a Good Education Attend RUTLAND HTGH SCHOOL For a Good Meal Buy Your Food at EVAN’S MARKET Pomeroy, Ohio HEADQUARTERS Corner 2nd Mill St. Middleport, Ohio Mrs. Kennedy: “Did you say thanks to Mrs. Hoffman for the party!” Beulah: “No, the boy ahead of me did, and Mrs Hoffman said ‘Don’t mention it,’ so I didn’t. B. H. SANBORN Jeweler and Optometrist Everybody Appreciates Jewelry Middleport, Ohio Mary Jane Coffey Shop Middleport, Ohio Compliments of WHITE’S STORE Middleport, Ohio Compliments Of R. V. EBERSBACH FORD DEALER Middleport, Ohio Ronald S.: “Does your girl friend have much to say?” “Jake” S.: “No, but that doesn’t keep her from talking.” Mr. Vennari: “Clark, where is the captial of the United States?” Clark N.: “In loans all over the world.” HUTCHISON’S GROCERY Home Made Ice Cream RAWLINGS — COATS HOME FOR FUNERALS Groceries and Fruits AMBULANCE SERVICE Vinton, Ohio Phone 9 Middleport, Ohio PURITY DAIRY STORE The Home of Purity Ice Cream and Downy flake Donuts Middleport, Ohio The Jacob Elberfeld Company Everything in Furniture Nationally Known Makes Pomeroy, Ohio “Alligators are harmless when they keep their mouths shut,” an expert says. The same thing is true of gossip. We Congratulate You DODGE Class ’48 PLYMOUTH RUTLAND MEAT MARKET Carl C. and Maxine Miller R. H. RAWLINGS SONS Phone 227-J Middleport, Ohio Compliments SPENCER’S MARKET Middleport, Ohio ROWLEY REED A man and his wife had a spat and were driving along a country road without speaking, until a mule brayed. “One of your relatives?” he asked. “Yes,” she snapped, “by marriage.” MILLER’S 5c 10c STORE C. H. DIEHL THE BIG STOBE A Full Line of Groceries and Fruits 253-59 Mill St. Middleport, Ohio Compliments of ALTHEA’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 60-J Pomeroy, Ohio GOESSLER JEWELRY STORE Elgin American Compacts Bulova — Elgin — Hamilton Watches Courts St. Pomeroy, Ohio Carl M.: “Have you ever been in love?” James G.: “That’s my business.” Carl M.: “All right, then, how’s business?” CHAIN JEWELERS Elgin Watches — Sheaffer Pens Keepsake Diamonds E. Main St. Pomeroy, Ohio BECKY’S SHOP INFANTS CHILDREN WEAR —To 16 Years— Phone 256-Y Middleport, Ohio e Compliments Of STARK DRUG STORE Walgeen Agency Pomeroy, Ohio SWISHER LOHSE CUT-RATE-DRUGS ( We Fill Any Doctors Prescriptions Friendly Service Phone 60X Pomeroy, Ohio FIVE CENT SERMON Dad criticized the sermon, Mother thought the organist made a lot of mistakes, and Sister didn’t like the choir’s singing, but they all shut up when Willie piped up: “Still it was a pretty good show for a nickle.” RUTLAND FURNITURE CO. For Complete Lines of QUALITY FURNITURE AND FRIGIDARE APPLIANCES Rutland, Ohio 75 Years in Pomeroy New York Clothing House The Store of Quality CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Deposits Insured by Deposit Insurance Corporation Middleport, Ohio REYNOLD’S DAIRY FREEZER FRESH ICE CREAM Middleport, Ohio First Little Boy: “I forgot to ask you to my picnic party tomorrow.’’ Second Little Boy: “Too late, I’ve already prayed for a blizzard.” H. M. CROSS MIDDLEPORT DEPT. STORE Hardware and Appliances Just a Good Place To Buy Wallpaper and Paints Men — Ladies Ready To Wear Middleport, Ohio SHOES — DRY GOODS MARTIN ROLLER Phone 6 Middleport, Ohio SCHMOLL’S FURNITURE APPLIANCES 155 North Second Middleport, Ohio I sit alone in the Twilight, Forsaken by mice and by men. And I murmur over and over, I’ll never eat onions again. WARNER’S Barber Beauty Shop WATSON’S PRESS SHOP Second Street Pomeroy, Ohio PICKEN’S Paints Paper Company PAINTS — OILS VARNISHES — GLASS and Wallpaper Phone 54-J Pomeroy, Ohio i I