Sinking Spring High School - Imago Yearbook (Sinking Spring, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1937 volume:

7937 937 OT£OJO To depict as accurately as possible a complete survey of the events and activities of the past year; To enshrine between these covers a part of the history of our High School as you yourself have seen and felt it; To serve you in the future as a means by which you may recall your High School days and revive long-cherished memories which grow dim as time passes by. Such is the sum of the 1937 Red and Blue. 1937 dJafjtz oj dont nbi. 1937 FOREWORD DEDICATION STAFF 6? BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES DIARY CLASS HISTORY CLASS PROPHECY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT CLASSES JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN PATRON LIST ACTIVITIES CLUBS ATHLETICS alumni ADVERTISING 7937 7937 J sAiaation To MR. PAUL FREED Instructor in Mathematics and Physical Education we gratefully dedicate this book. Editor-In-Chief ........ Assistant Editor-In-Chief Business Managers ....... Athletics ______________________________________ Alumni Editors .................................... Club Editors ................................... Humor Editor ------------------------------- — Class History___________________________________ Class Diary .................................... ..........Kenneth Ganser ..........Ralph Miller ..........Vernon Hiester Paul Hafer Richard Miller ..........Jacob Hartman Lester Moyer ..........Miriam Stover June Moyer ..........Pauline Harding Dorothy Kurtz ..........Mary Harpel Irene Strickler __________Benjamin Haas .........Florence Lutz ..........Madelyn Burgner .........Madelyn Northeimer BOARD OF EDUCATION Clarence Schonour ___________________________ President Benjamin H. Weidman.......................... Vice President Bert Reifsnyder________________________ Secretary Harold G. Freeman____________________________ Treasurer Solomon H. Brossman.......................... Director Four A. D. STECKEL, A. M. Supervising Principal ROY T. MERKEL, B. S. PAUL L. DRIES. A. B. MAYBELLE M. LAMBERT, A. B. M- AGNES SHIPMAN, B. E. 7937 7937 MARY HOFFMAN, B. S. RUTH E. KILHEFNER, B, S. DOROTHY E. KALBACH. B. S. ETHEL M. HAMAKER, RD. H. ?937 ESTHER E. HIESTER J. R. FISHER, B.S. RUTH A. HARPEL CAROLINE P. GRIMES M. LENORE MURR MRS. SARAH McCAULEY IRWIN BROSSMAN 1931 1937 CLASS MOTTO — Fortune Favors the Bold CLASS COLORS — Red and White CLASS FLOWER — Better Times Rose Twelve £ Si % it ff today's S Jo« «. t a 1 I Th« Q y ' ir c C frtTri oj. Aftr-acTion Fourteen R. MADELYN BURGNER “Burg” It was quite early one April morning 1919 when this young lady made her appearance in Sinking Spring. She made quite a lot of noise then and still continues to do so. Her entire school career was spent within the portals of our high school. She admits, quite unabashed, that her theme song is “Sweet and Lovely.' Of course, all her friends agree with her that this is quite appropriate. Her pet ambition is to study Latin at Temple University, but regardless of the school she plans to attend we know she will be a decided asset and the entire das6 hopes that her ambitions will be realized and success be hers. Dramatic Club—'33 to 37 inclusive Glee Club— 31 to ’37 inclusive Basketball—'35- 36 Secretary of Class—’3 4-’3 5 36-’37 Athletic Association—’35-’36 Debating Team—'36-’37 KENNETH GANSER “Ken” Kenneth was born in Boiling Springs, in 1918, and joined our class in his Freshman year. Kenneth the “Robert Taylor” of our class is also noted for his “Strangler Lewis tactics. Kenneth who is majoring in commercial work would like to find work in a business office of some kind. The senior class wishes him the best of luck in whatever he does. Science Club—’33 to ’35 inclusive Vice President of Class—’35 Editor--Red and Blue—’37 Basketball—’33 to 37 inclusive Baseball—’34, ’35. ’37 Editor of Class Book—’37 Fifteen 7937 7937 PAUL DANIEL HAFER “Chic” Paul was brought to this earth November 12, 1918. After much disagreement, they decided to keep him and hoped he would outgrow his persistent howling. Paul joined our class from the beginning of our school career and has been one of us ever since. “Chic is quite a wizard with the saxaphone and is making quite a name for himself. He is also quite an athlete, having played Varsity Basketball for two years. What ever “Chic takes up the class of 37“ wishes him the best of luck. Basketball—’34 to ’37 inclusive Track—’35 to ’37 inclusive Orchestra—’34 to ’37 inclusive Science Club—'33-’34 Press Club—’36-’37 BENJAMIN J. HAAS “Ben” May 2, 1919, found a small boy in three cornered pants, knocking at a door in Pottsville, which happened to be his parent’s residence. The stork’s fare was too high and Ben decided to walk. Ben has outstanding characteristics which everyone knows about. He works in one of the local restaurants and eats only when working. Ben is the fastest man on our track and has proved it at local and intramural meets. He is studying and working to continue his ambitions in a higher institution of learning. His chief ambition is to become a minister. The class of ’37 wishes him the best of luck and success in his work. Track—34 to ’37 Science Club—'34 Dramatic Club—’33 Press Club—'37 Vice President of Class—’37 PAULINE MILDRED HARDING “Polly” Pauline was born on May 28, 1920. Pauline is very studious and is always seen helping some one out of difficulty. She takes great interest in the commercial field. Her pet ambition is to become a private secretary. We, as the class of 1937, wish her the best of luck in her future years. Glee Club—'32 to '37 Inclusive Press Club—'37 Dramatic Club— 35. ’36 Athletic Association— 36. '37 MARY ELIZABETH HARPEL “Flash” On the eighth day of September, in the year of 1919, a baby girl was born at the East End of Sinking Spring. This girl turned out to be none other than Mary Eliiabeth Harpel. Mary has been with our class all her school years, passing along very successfully. Mary's chief ambition is to take up the study of and teach foreign languages. We, the Class of 1937, wish her the best of luck and success in the field she has chosen. Secretary of Class—’36 Dramatic Club—’35. to ’36 inclusive Glee Club—16. 37 Manager of Girls’ Basketball— 36 Cheerleader—■' 3 6 Seventeen JACOB FRANKLIN HARTMAN “Babe” In the year of 1919, this 18 year old lad found himself a resting place in the heart of Sinking Spring. He has been faithful to his class from the start to the finish and is prepared to prove himself a useful hand at whatever he undertakes. He is very active in the scholastic field and also is better known to the boys as “Dead Eye Babe in basketball. Proving intelligent in his school work, we the senior class, wish him the greatest success in whatever he enters. Debating Team— 37 Basketball—’35 to ’37 Inclusive Glee Club—’34 Dramatic Club—'32 to 37 inclusive Volleyball— 35 to 37 inclusive Baseball—’37 VERNON LEROY HIESTER “Speed” On the eighteenth day of October in the year 1919, this dark haired boy was introduced to the residents of Sinking Spring. Vernon takes a great interest in the Commer' cial Field, but finds time on the side to manage the basketball team. His pet ambition is to find work in a large business office. We, the Senior Class, wish him the best of luck and success in the field he has selected. Vice President of Class—’34 Manager of Basketball—’37 Assistant Manager of Basketball— 36 President of Athletic Association—’37 Secretary of Mystery Club— 35 Press Club—'37 Basketball—’34 Baseball—’33 to ’37 inclusive Eighteen DOROTHY KATHRYN KURTZ “Dot” On the twenty-sixth day of March, one thousand nine hundred twenty in the year of our Lord, the peaceful serenity of Springmont was disturbed by the wail of a baby girl. This young lass was later christened Dorothy Kathryn Kurt . Dorothy, better known as “Dot,” has always been a member of our class since it started its successful journey in 192J. Dorothy takes a great interest in the Commercial field, especially in Bookkeeping. Her pet ambition is to become a private secretary for a certain young man. We, as the class of 1937, wish her the best of luck in her future years. Dramatic Club—'32 to '37 Inclusive Glee Club—'36-'37 Athletic Association—’36-’37 FLORENCE MAE LUTZ “Flossie” Florence, better known as Flossie,” was bom in Wernersville on January 3, 1919. She entered the class of ’37 in seventh grade and has been here ever since. Flossie is always full of fun and is known as the “giggle-box” of the class. She enjoys her commercial work very much. “Flossie” has taken a very active part in sports and played both forward and guard positions in basketball. Her pet ambition is to become a hairdresser and she is well on the way. No matter what she may undertake, the class wish .- her the best of luck. Glee Ci b—'32 to '37 inclusive Dramatic Club—'36, '37 Home Economics Club—'34. '35 Basketball Team—'35 to '37 inclusive Track—'32 to '37 inclusive Nineteen RALPH D. MILLER “Butch” On June 21, 1918 the male population of Sinking Spring was honored by the arrival of Ralph Miller, better known as “Butch.” “Butch” has been active in athletics ever since 1933. During the years that followed his athletic ability increased until last year he won the medal for being the most outstanding athletic in the school. Butch' 'has been the President of the Class for the last three years, and we feel certain we could not have found a better one even if we had all of Pennsylvania from which to pick. “Butch” has taken the Commercial Course. After he is through with school he will probably start to work in an office. President of Class—'33 to '37 inclusive Dramatic Club—'33 to '37 inclusive President of Dramatic Club—'35 to ’37 incl. Track—'33 to '37 inclusive Glee Club—'33. '34 and '37 Baseball—'35 and '37 Debating Team—'37 RICHARD HAROLD MILLER “Dick” “Dick” was bom on November 8, 1918, in the City of Reading, Pennsylvania. He joined our class in our Sophomore year and has beer one of us ever since. He has a weakness for blondes, brunettes, and redheads, but, nevertheless, he is a fine pal to have. His pet ambition is to take up his father's profession and achieve fame and success along this line of business. The Senior Class wishes him the best of luck and success in the field he has chosen. Basketball—'35 to '37 inclusive Press Club—'37 Science Club—'34-'35 Twenty JUNE ELIZABETH MOYER “Bloodie” On March 16, 1918 the population of Sinking Spring was increased one by the birth of this blonde lass. . June has been with us all through her school career and is very active and studious. Although June is a very active commercial student, she enjoys playing a practical joke on tome one. June hat planned to be somebody's stenog when she finishes her high school course. Whether June enters the business world or not the date extends to her its best wishes for success. Glee Club—‘32 to 38 Inclusive Press Club— 33 to '37 Inclusive Home Economics Club—'33, '33 Basketball—’35 Athletlo Council—'34 LESTER ROY MOYER “Les” It was one bright day. May 27, 1920, when a small, but clever lad, born in Denver, was introduced to the world. The little lad turned out to be none other than Les” Moyer. Les has been with us the entire twelve years, and has traveled along rather successfully. He has taken the business course and hopes to find his future in the commercial world. Although he is handicapped by his small stature, he proved his ability in athletics by participating in various sports, of which his favorites are basketball and baseball. We, the class of 1937, wish him the best of luck in whatever field he may decide to undertake. Basketball—'35 to '37 Inclusive Baseball—'34 to '35 and '37 Orchestra—'34 to '37 inclusive Dramatic Club—'32 to '37 Inclusive Volleyball—'35 to '37 Inclusive Debating Team—'37 Twenty-one 7937 MIRIAM ARLENE STOVER “Mim” October 20. 1919 On a cold day in the month of October Miriam made her first appearance. Mim, as she is better known, started her education in the first grade of Sinking Spring School and has been here for the rest of the 12 years. “Mim has taken the commercial course and has made a success in all commercial work. Miriam is very fond of sports and has been the star center on the girls’ basketball team. If you hear someone saying “Like Jake” you’ll know it's Mim” for that is her favorite expression. She also has a weakness for the opposite sex. Miriam wishes to be “somebody’s stenog.” Whether or not it is becaus of her weakness for the opposite sex we do not know. But whatever she undertakes the class of 1937 wishes her lots of luck. Dramatic Club—'32 to '37 inclusive Glee Club—'33 to '37 inclusive Press Club—'37 Debating Team—'37 Twenty-two MADELYN W. NORTHEIMER “Madge” One early October morning in the year 1919, this bright young Miss was introduced into the realms of society. Madelyn, from the time she was able to talk, acquired a gift of gab. Her favorite expression is there is method to our madness. Madge has always been a leader in everything in which she has participated. From early childhood she has been found in the company of Madelyn Burgner and the pair are consistently known as the Madelyns. Her pet ambition is to become a great journalist. We are informed that she wishes to attend Temple University. All the members of the Senior Class wish her the best of luck in whatever she may undertake. Secretary of Dramatic Club—'35 to '36 inel. Dramatic Club—'36, '37 Secretary of Glee Club—'35, '36 Glee Club—'31 to '37 inclusive Basketball—'34 to '36 inclusive Class President—'36. '36 Debating Team—'36. '37 Operetta—'35. '36 IRENE P. STRICKLER “Pete” On a bright morning on June 15, 1920 in the vicinity of Schoeneck, Irene, known as “Pete” in the Senior Class, made her arrival upon this earth. She joined our class in her Sophomore year and has been a faithful member ever since. She is the youngest member in the class and has taken the Commercial Course. She seems to enjoy her work very well and spends much of her time giggling. Irene is very mischievous and is frequently caught playing tncka on others. Her favorite expression is “oops.” Irene would like to become a private secretary for a certain young man. Good Luck to you, Irene! President of Glee Club—'S6-'37 Glee Club—'3S to ’37 Inclusive Dramatic Club—’35 to ’37 inclusive Cheerleader—'35-'36 Track—'34 to '37 inclusive CLASS DIARY AND HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’37 ACT I — COMEDY Characters :— The Members of the Freshman Class In the Year of '33-’34 twenty starry-eyed children, verging on manhood and womanhood, arranged themselves on a stage—the stage of the Sinking Spring High School to present a four act play. Each act would signify a year of our High School career. As the first act progressed we noticed it was filled with comedy. As Freshmen, we filled the entire year with mirth and gaiety. This scene shows the Freshman class gathered in their home room making more noise than the alleged twenty million Frenchmen could have possibly produced. The bone of contention proved to be the selection ot a class emblem. From the twenty members present there were no less than twenty suggestions given. From the beginning of the act to the close, the class subsided into a peaceful and picturesque silence. Ot course this silence might have been broken and turned into a period of usefulness had it not been for the minute display of interest shown by some of our faculty members. Without the graduation exercises expected and promised, we received our diplomas and the curtain descended on the first act. ACT II — COMEDY Characters :— The Members of the Sophomore Class As the second act opened it was with regret that we noticed one of our members had withdrawn, but was replaced by a tomboy from Harrisburg. The opening note of interest shows a group discussing the destination of our annual trek to the Mecca of all high school classes. In short—the doggie roast was being discussed. When the momentous occasion arrived we were transported to a friend's farm. Here a delightful evening was spent in playing games and of course, the partaking of food was another main event. Twenty-three CLASS DIARY AND HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’37 (Con’t.) The final touch of interest was added to tne year in the selection of class rings. From this time on hibernation set in and the class was again kept in peaceful solitude until the curtain shut out forever from public view the second act of a so far rather dull play. ACT in — TRAGI COMEDY Characters :— The Members of the Junior Class Although the third act was opened with a blare of trumpets and much ado about something the attitude of humor has been exchanged for one of serious thoughtfulness. This act is filled with epochs and milestones which are both interesting and exciting. As in previous acts the first affair to be conducted was a party at Possum Hollow, a delightful country home. As we concluded this affair we rushed headlong into a class play directed by Mr. Paul L. Dries. A glimpse of the first night performance shows the fellow thespians arriving drenched, and shivering with rain and cold. A later scene shows a backstage floor, covered with finger nails and the talented group huddled nervously around their coach. But, withstanding elements, both physical and mental, the performance of “T h e Professor Crashes Through was a decided success. Here a short period of time elapses in which everyone is recuperating from the effects of the dramatic nightmare. In this time the curtain was about to be brought down when it was noticed that the class was preparing the annual St. Valentine’s Dance. As this was our first attempt, we were quite pleased when it was learned that not a small amount of money was made. Now after the first mistake the curtain closed with a thud and the actions of the class were lost to view. ACT IV — TRAGEDY Characters :— The Dignified Senior Class As the final act opened a funeral dirge was being played and the mornful strains descended upon the members of the class as a blight on their young lives. Although there was quite a lot remaining to be accomplished it was done with always a thought of the future and the dullness of days following graduation. In October a Hallowe'en Social was held which produced results whish were a surprise to all of the class. The next event was the class play Marrying Margaret. This was coached by oar well loved faculty advisor, Mrs. John Lambert. Without the assistance of our coach, we know no decent performance could have possibly been expected. After Christmas holidays, work was started • on Commencement exercises and the year book. Both of these involved % large amount of work and time. While doing this we felt the dire necessity of a social gathering to brighten our lives and remove some worry. So the St. Patrick's Dance was held and went over, not using Shakespearian terms, with a bang. Now comes the final scene and the most doleful one to all Seniors—Commencement. With this final piece of work that the class is able to do as one group, we close the play and bring down the curtain on what we think was a successful one, enacted by pupils and faculty members alike on the stage of our High School. THE MADELYNS Twenty-four THE CLASS Believe it or not, folks, this evening I am going to tell you about a high school graduating class, every member of which became an outstanding figure in the news of the world. This remarkable class was graduated from Sinking Spring High School which is located in a small town in Sinking Spring. Let us go back to that May evening in 1937 and see just who composed this class. No one in the town possessed the idea that even one member of the class might become famous, let alone, believing that all of the seventeen would ascend the height of renown. Outwardly they resembled any class of that site in the rural sections of the country. But look what they did. I think there are very few of you who have ever heard of Madelyn Burgner. But really she is known to millions—under a different name, Babs Lcnnie. Perhaps some o( you sent in names in the contest twenty-five years ago when her stage and screen name was selected. Now she is loved everywhere as the Grand Lady of the Films. For more than ten years she put Greta Garbo, the leading actress of her schooldays, to shame by her superb acting. As I was walking down a street in New York, I came to a new slaughter house and emblazoned on a Neon sign was the name Kenneth Ganser. Was I thrilled for having been in the class of which he was a member! I went inside and Kenneth and I talked of old times and he told me that in his high school days he had a secret love for killing hogs and steers and he had a chance to take it up as a life work. Now we have that great maestro, Paul Hafer, who for years dreamed of being a great orchestra leader, and his day came. His band of today would have made Richard Him-ber and Jan Garber sound like beginners even though they were famous in their days. I'm sure Paul owes a lot to that little blonde he married a few years after he left high school. And now Pauline Harding, the great secretary. She certainly made good in the business world. Being at the head of her class in the business department in High School, she always said “A secretary was more than just a secretary.” Her life is one of many airplane rides going from coast to coast. When you are a secretary you must be more than just a secretary. Believe it or not folks Jacob Hartman was also a member of this class. He also became famous in the business world first starting at the bottom, -the Berkshire Knitting Mills,--and working his way to the top. Now he has PROPHECY complete control of the hosiery business which is quite profitable. And to think that one day he was afraid of getting his hands dirty. I wonder how many of you people listening to me know what became of the belle of this class. Many of you have seen her and all of you are familiar with her picture. Yes, you guessed it, she is our First Lady. It is no wonder that Mary Harpel won the hearts of so many men. She used to turn the heads of almost every boy in school and may be every one. Strange as it sounds, folks, the leading radio comedians of today, Mary and Jo, weren’t considered at all funny when they were in high school. In fact they were regarded as lacking somewhat even in a sense of humor. Perhaps they still don’t have a true sense of humor. We could find a basis for such an idea in the fact that they are still telling the same jokes which were current some thirty years ago. Let it be as it may we know that more people listen to Florence Lutz and Irene Strickler than to any one else on the air. But folks don’t get me wrorg; I love this graduating class. The most timid girl in the class, Dorothy Kurtz, has performed the most daring feat. Her name will go down in aviation history as the foremost feminine promoter of the art of flying. Her landing of a motor-propelled ballon on the summit of a high mountain has no equal in the annals of flying. And to think, sh was once afraid of mice. Now we have a great radio announcer, Vernon Hiester. He even surpassed Edwin C. Hill and Boake Carter in describing the events of the day. He’s one person on the air that speaks what he thinks and not what somebody else thinks, and his conclusions are final. He owes a lot for being in that great class of ’37. Since going to auto-races I come in contact quite a bit with another member of the class of '37, Ralph Miller. While in high school he cared a great deal for fast driving and going to races. At a recent race I asked him what a driver had to have. He quoted: ‘‘A light head, and a heavy foot.” By that he meant a driver had to take chances and give a car the gas. He won quite a lot of titles in his field of activity. “Flowers for Sale.” This is the song of Richard Miller'. In his school days he used to think of being president, but I told him that he could never be President since his head was too large to be put on a postage Twenty-five stamp and so he dismissed the idea. He seems to be doing quite well in his profession. But folks don’t get me wrong; I love this graduating class. A very amusing thing of this class is that of June Moyer, who was known as a one man girl and who would never date anybody but a certain one. She is now the most married woman of the day, having taken her eleventh husband a week ago last Tuesday. I attended the wedding and believe it or not, but she actually became confused in the ritual just as though it were not an old story to her. Take the profit out of business!” “Take the profit out of business! used to be the battle cry of Lester Moyer when he and other boys were together and discussed prosperity and depression. But he has driven almost all of the old time “big business men out of the country. A great oil king - and conservatively a multi-millionaire. The member of the famous class of whom I shall now speak is Madelyn Northeimer. I doubt if there is a single adult here tonight who has not read her saga of American life, Minds in Conflict. This book, according PROPHECY I walk thru the streets of a great American city. Yonder I see the tall spires of an imposing structure. The sonorous bells peal their beckoning call for many miles bringing the faithful to worship. I see men, women, and children eagerly wending their way to enter the beautiful structure—rich men— some with liveried chauffeurs too; poor men. with raggedy clothes; old men, bowed with the years of advancing age and with tottering footsteps; young men, helping old men; women, children; all, seeming painfully anxious and eager to find a seat within. I watch this scene and become like the throng of humanity entering the structure. I, too, follow. Within, I find myself in Old Trinity Church on Broadway, at the head of Wall Street—religion confronting commercialism. Awaiting the beginning of the service, I recall that on this historic churchyard lie the mortal remains of such men as Alexander Hamilton, Robert Fulton, Captain James Lawrence, Albert Gallatin and General Philip Kearny. The great organ sounds. The tower chimes soothe the turmoil in my breast; the sweet strains of Come All Ye Faithful and “Jesus Calls Us melt the unrighteous hatred in my heart; a choir of an hundred voices sweetly sings, Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken, All, to Leave and Follow Thee. I gradually cease to wonder why the church is filled to over-Twenty-six to critics, ranks with the great books of all time. And well it should. For the author spent fifteen years getting the material and preparing to write it. No one can examine the work without marveling at the stupendous literary power of this woman who could, by herself, compose such a great addition to the literature of the world. One hundred and thirty words a minute-that is Miriam Stover, holder of the world's record in typing. In her school days the record was one hundred and twenty-nine words a minute, but like a go-getter, she had to break the record by one word. She is also employed in one of the largest typing schools in the country, as a teacher. As in school, Miriam cared little for the male sex, it happens she's the same today. Now friends I shall come to a close with a sincere comment that of all the “Believe It Or Nots which have been run to earth by my father and me, this class should head the list since every member of the class is achieving great fame. Good-Bye ! OF BEN HAAS flowing, each one expectant. As I watch their faces, for something—a longing look, and, then, as I take a long glance—everywhere within—a strange silence greets me—a silence that bespeaks of reverence, a silence that tells of respect and confidence for and in the garbed figure that is now entering the chancel. I look, once, and again. Yes, certainly! I can hardly believe my eyes. There before two thousand people or more stands a middle aged man—dignified, reserved, yet with all, a pleasant manner; none other than Benjamin Haas, Doctor of Divinity, Pastor of the Old Trinity Church. The service goes on. That reverence and silence continue. A sermon of hope, a sermon of faith and love—for Christ is there. And I no longer wonder why, for Ben has taken from William Jennings Bryan his silver tongue; has taken it out of American politics and has put it into religion —a religion that lives in the daily lives of thousands of men, women, and children from all walks of life. The service ends, as the great choir hums the beautiful strains of “Safely Thru Another Week.” Reluctantly, slowly, the great audience rises, lingering to clasp the hand of him whom they have learned to love so dearly. And I walk—slowly—down Broadway— alone—with my God. And I no longer wonder at all. CLASS WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Class of 1937 of the Sinking Spring High School of the Borough of Sinking Spring, of the County of Berks and the State of Pennsylvania, being physically fit, morally responsible, and mentally alert, do hereby declare, make, and publish this our Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows :— First : We command that all our obligations be met and fulfilled satisfactorily immediately upon our departure. Second: We give and bequeath to the Junior Class our faculty of conducting their affairs with the least pretension possible: also our ability to work in unison with all opinions considered, to build a more efficient and cooperative school. Third : We give and bequeath to the Sophomore class our instinctive dramatic genius and also our athletic ability. Fourth : Pauline Harding, the intellectual member of the class, bequeaths to Pauline Gottshall her ability to complete her assignments unassisted and to concentrate on school work while in school. Fifth : Ralph Miller, our illustrious class president, gives to Daniel Potteiger his athletic and business prowess. He also bequeaths him his dramatic ability. Sixth: Madelyn Burgner, the dynamite of the Senior Class, wills to Anna May Cassel her dynamic personality and her amazing technique which enables her to get what she wants, when and where she wants it. Seventh : Ben Haas, the prospective mini- ster, gives to Warren Long his ability to to talk his way out of all predicaments and to win the fairer sex through his persuasive manner. Eighth : Madelyn Northeimer, the dramatic genius and pjaywright of the senior class, gives to Ruth Balthaser her gift of gab and her ability to become a blues singer. Ninth : Kenneth Ganser, the sugardaddy of the Senior Class, bequeaths to Earl Stump, his ability to annex any member of the opposite sex and to make all the hearts of the under-classmen flutter when he approaches. Tenth : Miriam Stover, the quiet and shy young Miss, leaves to Marcia Zechman her power to retain absolute silence no matter what occurs. Eleventh : Jacob Hartman, the mathematical wizard, bequeaths all his skill to Luther Sweigart along with his unsurpassed dramatic ability. Twelfth : Mary Harpel, our comely beauti- cian, gives her ability to keep beautiful to Grace Hafer and also the ability to work with fervor until her task is completed. Thirteenth : Paul Hafer, the class musician, bequeaths his ability, as an orchestra leader, to Ralph Zechman. He also gives to Ralph all his quiet dignity and reserve. Fourteenth : Dorothy Kurtz, our model business student, leaves to Claire Yerger her record as a first class secretary. Fifteenth : Lester Moyer, the smallest but not the least member of the class, gives to Clarence Strickler his lightening speed and outstanding athletic record. Sixteenth : June Moyer, the dignified young lady, gives all her dignity and abuity to stay with one person, to Ruth Schroeder. Seventeenth : Irene Strickler, our practical joker, leaves to Clara Fahrenbach the ability to spring jokes and to follow athletics with enthusiasm and fervor. Eighteenth : Richard Miller, the sheik of the Senior Class, gives to George Steffc his ability to love all mankind and to be peaceful and amiable with all. Nineteenth : Florence Lutz, the girl with a giggle, gives her ability as a jokester to Marjorie Crossman. Twentieth : I, Vernon Hiester, bequeath ali my managerial ability and also my talent as a baseball pitcher to Sterling Withers. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed and affixed our name and seal, this the twenty-sixth day of May, in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven. Signed, sealed and published by the Class of 1937, Sinking Spring High School, as their last Will and Testament. Twenty-seven Twenty-eight B JH Thirty Back Row— Anna May Cassel, Claire Yerger, Sterling Withers. Clarence Strlckler, Earl Stump, Daniel Pottelger, Grace Hafer, Marjorie Crossman; Front Row—Pauline Gottschall. Ruth Balthaser, Myrtle Fromm. Clara Fahrenbach. Marcia Zechman, Ruth Schroeder, Grace Sallade. The class of 1938 opened the Junior year by electing the following officers : President ...................... Ruth Balthaser Vice President ................. Daniel Potteiger Secretary ______________ -..... Claire Yerger Treasurer ______________________ Marjorie Crossman Under the direction of Mr. Steckel, our faculty advisor, we barged right into a whirl of good time with a “doggie roast” on September 25. After a merry chase we finally ended up in Tucher-ton. Our chaperones were Mrs. Lambert and Mr. Dries. On October 26 we held a Hallowe'en party and I can safely say that the t.itire class as well as our guests had a “swell” time. November found us sponsoring Richard Bupp, a professional artist in a varied program. The members of our class were well represented in the basketball campaign by Danny” and “Stumpy” and three cheer leaders. In February we sponsored the Valentine Dance and had a nice crowd dancing to the music of Steve Baer and his orchestra. We sold Easter eggs to raise funds for the year book fee. On April 21 we presented Prisoners In Millersville” to an appreciative audience in connection with patron's night. We sold refreshments at the local field meet. In addition our efforts in the contest brought us second place. We furnished a pitcher (it was a surprise to us too) and a first baseman on the baseball team. Now, as we approach the end of the year, we are anxiously looking forward to a farewell picnic. Although we realize that the two calsses have been constantly in friendly disagreement I take this opportunity, in behalf of the class to wish all the Seniors the best, of luck. Thirty-One Back Row—George StefTe. James Mosteller, Robert Snyder, Warren Long, Paul Stiely, Richard Stahl, Ralph Zechm n. Luther Sweig rt Mr. Roy T. Merkel, Advisor; Middle Row—Mary Louise Wisser, Arline Swavely, Ruth Swelmler, Edna H rpel, Mary Louise Brubaker, Mary McCloy, June Hafer, Fern Schuler, Anna Schnabel. Dorothy Burgner; Front Row—Fern Bechtel, Louisa Royer, Grace Lutz. Louise Heffelflnger, Marlon Harpel, Geraldine Zellers. “Now We Embark; Where Do We Anchor?” The Sophomore Class of the Sinking Spring High School reorganized at the beginning of the school term with Mr. Merkel as faculty advisor. The following officers were elected:— President ..................... Ralph Zechman Vice President ................ Geraldine Zellers Secretary ..................... Arlene Swavely Treasurer ..................... Mary Louise Wisser Class Historian ............... Paul Stiely The class consists of 30 pupils, but due to Anna Schnabel's Dancing Tour we started the year with only 29. Anna joined us in October. On September 23, the class held a weiner roast at Newmanstown. On October 23, a Hallowe'en party was held at Newmanstown. In the month of November the class as a whole purchased and received their class rings. In order to raise funds for contributing toward the year book, the class held mov� es on April 1, April 15, and May 11, 1937, in the School Auditorium. Enough funds were raised to have the picture in the book. On April 16 the class took a field trip to the Reading Abattoir to further their knowledge in Biology. On April 21 we had, as our guest, in assembly. Professor Mayser, a magician, from F. and M College The program was immensely enjoyed by every one. Secretary— ARLENE SWAVELY. Thirty two Back Row—Quinton Haag. Leroy Madiera, Joseph Heiser, Leon OreLh, George Yochum, Richard Weidman, William Spatz, Robert Kurtz; Middle Row—Mr. Paul L. Dries, Advisor; William Koehler, Earl Long, Minnie Stlely, Virginia Fisher, Vera Coldren, William Koch; Chair Row—Catherine Dunkelberger, Betty Weidman, Fern Wartluft, M rijane Lambert, Anna Wartluft, Irene Plowfleld; Fxynt Row—Robert Tobias, John Ludwig, James Gromis. We started our “Freshman” year with an enrollment of 27 pupils under the supervision of Mr. Dries. The following were elected as officers : • President _________________ Feme Wartluft Vice President ------------- William Spatz Secretary'Treasurer .........Anna Wartluft In September we held a cake sale at St. John’s Reformed Church which netted us a neat sum. In order to raise funds towards the year book, we made easter eggs and also had Hans Helms “Wizard of the Voice,” on May 13. This program was well attended. President— FERNE WARTLUFT. Thirty'three 1937 1937 U abionA Miss Lillian Balthaser Mr. Irvin Brossman Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cake Mr. and Mrs. Gus Delin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dries Miss Ernestine Edris Mr. Robert Epler Mr. John Fink Miss J. R. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Freed Miss Pauline Gottshall Miss Caroline P. Grimes Mr. David Gring Mr. Robert Hafer Miss Beatrice Hain Miss Ethel Hamaker Miss Ellen Harding Miss Ruth Harpel Mrs. Ethel Hiester Miss Mary E. Hoffman Miss Dorothy Kalbach Mr. and Mrs. George Kauffman Miss Ruth E. Kilhefner Mr. Jerome C. Kissling Mrs. Steward Knappenberger Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kramer Miss Carrie Krick Mr. and Mrs. Lerch Krick Mr, and Mrs. John Lambert Miss Sarah Lamm Miss Marie Lutz Mr. C. R. McCann Mrs. Sarah McCauley Mr. Roy T. Merkel Mrs. Mahlon Miller Miss Elsie Moyer Miss Lenore Murr Mrs. Florence Northelmer Miss Mary E. Patterson Dr. H. W. Riegel Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schonour Mr. LeRoy Schroeder Miss Mildred Schroeder Miss M. Agnes Shipman Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Steckel Mr. and Mrs. George Steffe Mrs. Cora Stitzel Mrs. Arlan Strausser Strunk's Studio Mr. and Mrs. Miles Tobias Mr. William Wartluft Mr. Daniel Weidman Mr. Henry Weidman Mr. R. R. Weidman Miss Emily Yoh ■ Back Row—Kenneth Ganger. Benjamin Haas. Sterling Withers, Paul Hater, Richard Miller Front Row—Miss M. Agnes Shipman. Sponsor; June Moyer. Pauline Harding, Miriam Stover. Claire Yerger, Grace Hafer. Fern Bechtel. This year the Press Club published three issues of “The Red and Blue” formerly “The Owl.” The issues were published in the months of October, December and March. The Press Club is composed of 14 Senior High School students. The issues were edited by Kenneth Ganser, and Vernon Hiester was in the office of Business Manager. The Press Club entered The Red and Blue in the contest at Hershey given by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Press Convention. Our school was represented there by two members of the Press Club and our faculty advisor. Although we did not win a prize we were rated very high in our division. We, as the members of the Press Club, together with our advisor. Miss Shipman, feel that this year's endeavor was a success and hope that in the future years it will prove to be still a greater success. Editor-In-Chief— KENNETH GANSER. Thirty-seven DRAMATIC CLUB Back Row—Margaret Flamish, Carolyn Spatz, Cloyd Berkenstock, Leon Oreth, Earl Stump. Jacob Hartman. Ralph Zechman. Lester Moyer, William Spatz, Daniel Potteiger, Luther Sweigart, Paul Stiely, Robert Steffe; FourthRow—Richard Weidman, Anna May Cassel, Marjorie Crossman, Irene Williams. Pauline Gottschall. Dorothy Kurtz, Madelyn Northeimer, Irene Strickler, Mary McCloy. Marion Harpel, Ddna Harpel, Ruth Sweimler, Mary Louise Brubaker- Third Row—Grace Sallade, Mary Harpel, Marcia Zechman. Ruth Balthaser, Madelyn Burg ner, Florence Lutz. Nancy Slater, Elaine Fox. Betty Weidman, Marijane Lambert. Anna Wartluft, Arlene Peehman, Fern Berringer, Jeanne Greath. Dorothy Burgner, Fern Schuler, Mrs. Maybelle Y. Lambert, Sponsor; Second Row—Aileen Cassel. Betty HofTert, Martha Sitlinger. Catherine Kock, Virginia Baum, Gladys Yerger. Vivian Gring. Catherine Balthaser. Lucille Zechman, Emily Ruth. Sara Stump, Ella Troutman, Gladys Troutman, Anna Schnabel; Front Row—Robert Tobias. Robert Snyder. Donald Zellers. Richard Heiser, John Ludwig, James Gromis, Carl Wolf. Arlan Strausser, Albert Beyerle. The Dramatic Club began its fifth year as an organized group on September 9, 1936, with an enrollment of 75 members; but due to certain misunderstandings the membership decreased to 65 hard'working members. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were elected :— President ................... Ralph Miller Vice President .............. Lester Moyer Secretary ................... Jacob Hartman Treasurer ................... Mrs. Lambert The club held their annual card party, January 20, which proved to be a great success due to the fine work and cooperation by its members. The club owes all of its success and appreciation to Mrs. Lambert, our faculty advisor, who has worked hard in directing all class and assembly programs in the interests of the club. Secretary— JACOB HARTMAN. Thirty'eight Back How—Grace Hafer, Anna Plowfleld. Virginia Fisher. Minnie Stlely. Florence Lutz, Irene Strickler, Claire Yerger. Mary Harpel, Catherine Dunkelberger, June Hafer. Marjorie CroMman; Middle Row—Fern Bechtel. Pauline Harding. Arline Swavely. Ruth Schroeder. Clara Fahren, bach. Myrtle Fromm, Grace Sallade, Vera Coldren. Fern Wartluft. Anna Wartluft, Geraldine Zellers; Front Row—Miss Ruth EX KUhefner. Director; Anna May Cassel, Marcia Zechman. Ruth Balthaser, Madelyn Borgner. Madelyn Northeimer. Miriam Stover, Dorothy Kurtz, Betty Weldman, Marijane Lambert, Pauline Gottschall. The Glee Club was again organized in September under the capable supervision of Miss Kilhefner. The officers selected for the term were : President ................... Irene Strickler Vice President .............. Madelyn Burgner Secretary Treasurer ......... Anna May Cassel The librarians, appointed by the president, were Miriam Stover and Florence Lutz. The Glee Club made its first public appearance on December 8 at the St. John's Reformed Church. On February 8, the club rendered a half hour musical program over WEEU. No operetta was presented by the Glee Club this year, which alternated with the elementary grades. Thirty'nine Secretary— ANNA MAY CASSEL. Back Row—Quinton Haag. Leroy Madiera. James Mostelier. jacic Blngaman; Middle Row—Warren Long. Irvin Luts. Lynn Harpel. Leroy Furlow, Wllilam Kocft, Blair Sltllnger, Norman Fehr, Mr. Roy Merkel, Sponsor; Front Row—Earl Long. Vernon Scull. Kermlt Stiblts, Delos Stoudt. Franklin Krlck. Roy Arts, Donald Schlegel. Elwood Luts, George Yochom, Jack Wllhour. The work done by the science club this year was of a deversified nature. Instead of working on one large project as was the case last year, we worked on numerous smaller assignments. A number of members performed experiments in the different fields of science while the remain ing members made observations. On several occasions we went out of the building in order to do some of the more dangerous experiments. The lack of special equipment prevented us from carrying out a more complete program which was to include work on photography, and other types of camera work. We did some short wave work in the lecture room where we turned in many foreign stations and also tried to teach the wireless code to some members of the group. Some of the boys of the younger group experimented with hot glass. They blew bulbs, elongated tubes, and also made extremely fine hair like innocuiation tubes. Some of the glass was so thinly drawn that the piece was considerably smaller than a human hair. This was about all that we could do this year and we are only hoping that next year we shall be able to do much more and effective work. Forty R. T. MERKEL, Faculty Advisor. Front Row—Madelyn Rurpner, Madelyn Northeimer, Marjorie Crossman, Anna May Cassel. and Ruth Ualthaser. Back Row—Ralph Miller, Richard Miller, Jacob Hartman, and Paul 1 . Dries, Coach. The 1936-37 term saw a revival of the forensic art of debating at Sinking Spring High. Instead of the usual procedure of tryouts the team was chosen by the coach. Those selected served admirably well. The question, selected by the National University Extension Association, was Resolved, that all electric utilities should be govern mentally owned and operated . This question was, debated both a vay and at home. Our negative team lost a hard fought battle at Bethel High School, where it met the affirmative team. At home, however, laurels went to our own affirmative squad pitted against the veteran Womelsdorf negative orators. We hope that this modest beginning will be a stimulus to further interest in inter High School Debating. The teams :— Affirmative Richard Miller Ruth Balthaser Ralph Miller Anna Cassel (Alt.) Negative Madelyn Burgner Jacob Hartman Madelyn Northeimer Marjorie Crossman (Alt.) PAUL L. PRIES, Coach Forty-one Back Row—Catherine Wanner, June Pottelrer. Louise Heffelflnger, June Hater, Mary Louise Wlaser, Marlon Greene, Geraldine Zellers. Middle Row—Grace Luts, Minnie Stlely. Fern WartlufU Ruth Long. Louise Roy r, Mary Potteiger. Miss Mary L. Hoffman. Sponsor; Front Row—Madelyn Wessner, Jean Hamme. Dorothy Troutman. Jean Relchard, Coleen Moore, Ruth Nonnemacher. Esther Dunkelberger. Fern Koehler. Betty Harpel, Arllne Swavely, Mary Glbble. The Home Economics Club consists of 25 members with the following people as officers:— President ______________ ... Fern Wartluft Vice President______________ Minnie Stiely Secretary __________________ Mary E. Potteiger Treasurer __________________ Marion Greene The club has enjoyed a short but busy year of carrying out little projects con-nected with a Home Economics Club. There were the ordinary business and work meetings. The Social hours consisted of doing such things as making fudge and ice cream. At a recent meeting the club selected a song and creed, which in many ways, depicts the ideals of each girl. “True to the best that is within me that I may become a fine and worthy member, is our slogan. The Home Economics Club wishes to each Senior the best of luck. Secretary— MARY POTTEIGER. Forty-two 1931 1937 BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling—Lester Moyer, Kenneth Ganser, Ralph Miller, Daniel Potteiger, Karl Stump. Standing—Sterling Withers. Assistant Student Manager, Paul Hafer. Richard Miller. Paul Freed, Coacht Jacob Hartman, Robert Kurts, Vernon Hlester, Student Manager. The Bears of Sinking Spring, although defeated in a major portion of the Scholastic League Games, always displayed a fast and varied brand of basketball. The Bears, in all the games, were never beaten until the final whistle. The boys always exhibited a determination to win and admirers of the sport congratulated the team on the excellent showing they made against superior teams. Led by Captain Ralph Miller, the team played a fast, heady, game. Dan Potteiger, around whom the team, next year, will be built, won laurels as high scorer in the western division. Outlook for next year’s prospects look exceptionally bright although Captain Miller, Hart' man, Ganser, Hafer, Moyer and Dick Miller, are lost by graduation. ivDrmruAZ. sco Hafer 8COE1S or r. o. r. Pis 86 73 245 81 33 195 19 18 56 17 10 44 18 5 41 19 3 41 Yarn Team Played Robesonla Perry ... L. Sweigart ....... Team Scoring ......... 253 GAJCB8 Or THJB PAST BBAJOV Team Flay ad Wilson ............... 24 Wyomisslng ............ 22 Reading Catholic High .. 28 Denver ................ 43 Pottsville C. High..... 26 Womelsdorf ............ 4 6 Wernersville........... 23 Shillington............ 25 Robesonia .............. 26 Wilson ................. 23 Wyomisslng ............ 24 S. S. H. S. Opp. 21 16 28 8 19 12 30 21 24 22 30 41 r. o. r. Ft a. 7 7 21 4 8 16 1 0 2 1 0 2 157 663 8. 8. K. 8. Opp. 37 25 24 17 28 18 24 35 24 26 30 Forty'three CHEER LEADERS Front to Back Marcia Zechman Edwin Foret Ruth Balthaser Norman Fehr Claire Yerger Fortydour Alumni of Sinking Spring High School 1904 Emma Kvans Katie M. Kvans (’ora Guldin (StltseD Herbert P. Holtzman Hlester Hornberger Luke A. Huyett Elsie K. Leinbach (Riley) Anna K. Miller (Weidman) Theodore W. Miller Edward H. Zecbman 1905 E. Minerva Binkley (Stuber) Georgene E. Field John G. Sharman A. Hughes Fisher Geraldine L. From (Davis) Jacob Gring Ada M. Hemmig (Irwin) Clinton H. Miller Kmiha M. Yocum (Greath) • Murray D. Zecbman 1906 Ruth Kvans (Gring) Minnie W. Gring (Stryker) • Beulah R. Hlmmelberger James W. Kulp Gertrude Leinbach (Rothermel) Reuben H. Potteiger A. Frederick Rentz Katie A. Ruth (Zechman) Jennie N. Stoudt (Wagner) Katie K. Steffy (Shoop) Anna R. Weidman (Potteiger) Florence M. Wilson 1907 Helen T. Binkley (Yenser) • Father Bressler Lizzie M. Fisher Lizzie M. Fry Charles H. Haas Minerva R. Huyett (Ulrich) John W. Leinlnger Cora C Mays Kmily M. Stoudt (Holtzman) J. Russel Welder . Mabel Yoder (Kdrls) 1908 Luke H. Berger Grace E. Eisenhower Luke R. Huyett Bertha H. Krick (Dreisbach) James B. Rel er George K. Rhlnehart 1909 Alfred C. Bennetch Wellington Kberly William H. Eckenroth Edna M. Grimes John D. Haas Frances G. Hemmig (Mver) Krma B. Kintzer David Shartnan George R. Specht Paul I. Spelcher Florence K. Stlely (Hornljerger) 1910 Raymond K. Zechman J. Wellington From • Howard Glassmyer Annie M. Kissling (I unkelberger) Austin K. Lutz • Roy H. Potteiger Clarence Schonour Paul L. Specht • Fred P. Weidman M. Kdna Zechman (Berger) 1911 Elmira D. Ksterly (Bents) Regina C. Grimes Adam D. Huntzingcr Daniel S. Krick • Jacob D. Ruth 1912 Esther S. Glassmyer (Robb) Helen Henry (Keener) l eon D. Henry Mary K. Huyett (Greth) Irwin W Huyett John W. Wenrich 1913 Klsle Brossman (Pfau) Leroy B. Herb Ernest P. Krick Harry H. Miller Warren H. Miller Irvin H. Reber Katie O. Ruth Clarence Stltzer Stella W. Weitzel (Yocum) George C. Weidman Aijuillas Zechman 1914 • Sarah E. Hartman (Binkley) • Esther M. Machmer (Yochum) • l sther L. Cammauf (Stover) Lillie N. Gelsinger (Werner) Lillian I). Kocher (Krick) Harvey Reber Arthur M Miller 1915 Catherine E. Schrack (Gerhard) I aura H. Gelsinger (Hoffman) Minnie K. Haas Carrie E. Whitmoyer (Wessner) Leon L. Lambert Leroy F. Ruth • James H. Livingood Irvin F. From Elmer A. Wickel 1916 COURSE CHARGED 1917 Evelyn J. Ruth, (Landis) Howard L. Blankenbiller Arthur J. Lied Blanche K. Henry (Stitzer) Lyman Seibert Marion M Bright (Leinbach) Harry J. Binkley • William M. Savage 1918 • Esther M. Potteiger Hattie N. Ruth Carrie K. Krick Esther F. Miller Elsie M. Cammauf Arthur F. Machemer Kathryn Burgner (Delln) Marion C. Bair (Spatz) A. Dorothy From (Miller) Florence P. Weidman (Northeimer) Ira M. Ruth Charles W. Lambert Ruth 1. Bright (Blankenbiller) 1919 Carrie R. Haas Krma V. Brossman Helen M Matternes (Troutman) Rita M. Zechman (Dreisbach) Dorothy V. Matz (Scull) Marguerite S Huyett (Reeser) Theodore O. Mattes Clayton F. Ruth Stanley K. Ludwig Dorothy M. Ruth 1920 COURSE CHANGED 1921 Ella M. Boyer (Hill) Eva A. Burgner (Kauffman) Margerlte E. Burgner (Miller) A. Estelle Miller (Weitzel) Raymond E. Henry F. I erch Krick l awrence A. Matternes Adam F. Spohn. Jr. Henry P. Weidman LeRoy K. Miller Reuben H. Weitzel Homer W. Welder 1922 Marguerite L. Brossman Charles M. Ludwig Mahlon M. Miller Geneva V. Paulsgrove (Fisher) Ralph Y. Steffy Brooke R. Stitzer Earl A. Unger Elsie M. W’artzenluft Sara C. Welder (Rizzo) J eon M. Yerger Cloyd S. Yoh Herbert B. Zechman 1923 Henry Y. Brubaker Catherine M. Eisenhower (Roth) John C. Fink John H. Fisher Harold G. Freeman John R. Lambert Carrie E. Lebo (McCauley) Bessie G. Potteiger (Hans) Myrtle M. Ream (Haas) Carles I). Ream Anna K. Schrack John L. Seibert 1924 • Mary Johnston Olga Freeman (Kiehner) Bertha Kiebach (Rouss) Helen Lambert (Graeff) Eleanor Noll (Troutman) • William Bright arl Freeman Floyd Weitzel Carl Peiffer 1925 Ruth Becker John Eisenhower Klarence Henry Stanley Fleisher John Katzeman Helen Matz (Smith) Helen liavel Harvey Holtzman Margaret Renninger Forty' five Alumni of Sinking Spring High School (Con’t.) 1926 Kerne Hard (Henry) Wellington Beyerle Clifford Cake Paul Kckenrode Arthur Holtzman Melvin Lamm Arthur Lengel Forrest Ludwig Miriam M. Madeira (Knappenberger) Myrtle Murr Bessie Peiffer (Lambert) Lee Seibert Annie Seitzinger (Knappenberger) Solomon Weidman Warren Wieder 1927 Florence Heard (Machciner) Robert Beyerle Irwin Bright Claire F'lris Minnie Freeman 101 len liarding Emily C. Hawthorne tladby) George Lambert Grace Ludwig William Marks Myrtle Potteiger Miriam Ruth Raymond Sell Kdna Verger (Gernert) Herbert Ruth 1928 Farl Fisher Alton Graeff Grace Madeira ( Himmelreich ) Lenorc Murr Harold Witmain 1929 Sara Becker Charles Eisenhower Mildred Gerhard (Keener) Ksther Grill (Sallade) Kdward Harpel William Hoffman Howard Katzeman Hazel Reynolds George Sallade Joseph Stuber 1930 Thelma A. .Water (Hartman) • Grace K. Kdris Sarah F. Schmeck (Spangler) Helen M. Brubaker Blanche 1 . Henry (Kmcs) • Helen V. Gruber Warren I. Noll Stanley C. Weidman George V. Brubaker Norman H. Rentz Harold M. Knauer 1931 Kittle May Yoh Verna Marguerite Verger Blanche Arlene Machemer Ruth Augusta Harpel Arlene Keener Gring Flora Wenger Casscl Kthelyn Sarah Wilk Dorothy Anna Potteiger (Kline) Christian Dohner llarnish 1932 Dorothy Cassel Miriam C. Schrack Chester H. Bright Leroy I egler William C. Moyer Charles I). Ruth Paul K. Sallade Richard M. SchifTer Eugene Weidman 1933 Harold A. Kline Donald S. Ganser Kleanor Balt baser (Achenbaeh) M. Ardell Moyer Ruth K. Brubaker Pauline V. Lutz Miriam K. Weber Harvey R. Mogel 1934 Bernice Behrenshausen Kol« rtu Cassel Bernard Deeds John Dickinson ] anlel Dunkelberger Alfred Flamish Olive Geil Karl Hill Helen Lutz Marie Lutz Klsie Moyer Albert Wartluft Deceased Class of 1935 Lillian Balt baser License Bureau Dept, of Revenue. I larrisburg. eorge Beyerle International Correspondence School. I : I Isabel h Binkley Berkshire Knitting Mills. Margery Cassel Berkshire Knitting Mills. Walter Flamish Crsinus College Mar.v-I.ouise Freeman West Chester Teachers College. Kleanor Gell Temple I’niversity. 101 mer Graeff Berkshire Knitting Mills Rol � rt Hafer Berkshire Knitting Mills. Beatrice Haiti Berkshire Knitting Mills. Norman Hartman Berkshire Knitting Mills. Paul KuHz Berkshire Knitting Mills. Florence Ludwig (Boyer) Berkshire Knitting Mills. Mnry-Kllen Miller At Home. Louise Moyer (Hartman) Berkshire Knitting Mills. Richard Sharmati Klitztown Slate Teachers College. Thelma Stover Berkshire Knitting Mills. Paul Weber. Jr. Berkshire Knitting Mills. William Weber Berkshire Knitting Mills. Victor Weidman Cornell I'niverslty. Class of 1936 Ernestine Edris At home. Robert Epler Berkshire Knitting Mills. Henry Fertig John Hopkins University. David Gring International Correspondence School. Sarah Lamm Vera’s Dinette. Richard Lutz Berkshire Knitting Mills. John Moyer Berkshire Knitting Mills. Emily Yoh Berkshire Knitting Mills. Forty'six 1931 1937 FOREWORD TO ADVERTISERS For the Advertisers in this Volume We Ask Your Patronage. Forty-seven ?937 7937 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS SPATZ MOTOR COMPANY COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS AND CARDS I Class Jewelry and Emblems . . . Engraved Wedding Stationery . . . Newest Booklet Diplomas . . . Caps and Gowns . . . Medals and Trophies. MERRELLS, Inc. Engraved and Printed Letterheads and Envelopes Sinking Spring, Pa. 128-132 Second Street — Telephone 2685 CLARKSBURG, W. VA. The School Invitation and Jewelry House Compliments of Northeastern Lumber Company North Eleventh Street and City Line “Home of the Largest Planning Mill In Berks County.” A HARDWOOD — WHITE PINE BUILDING LUMBER Our Congratulations and Best Wishes To The Class of 1937 John R. Kurtz, P. D. DRUGGIST Sinking Spring Pennsylvania 1931 For QUALITY SPORTING GOODS | I Harold Wolff Corporation X 601 NORTH THIRD STREET Camden, New Jersey School — T rack Playground Equipment Baseball 8C Tennis Supplies I ST. LAWRENCE DAIRY £ | COMPANY Reading, Pennsylvania Quality Milk and Ice Cream SrlawnENCE fudnpun. LjwilkJ DIAL 5241 a CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS I LAMM FUNERAL HOME Wcrnersville, Penna. 0 J Forty-nine 937 CHARLES C. REEDY PLUMBING AND HEATING 43 Woodrow Avenue Sinking Spring Pennsylvania 7937 Compliments of Cacoosing Knitting Co. Sinking Spring Pennsylvania —Insist On Quality Baked Goods— Compliments from Royer’s Quality Bakery Denver, Pa. George H. Balthaser 57 CACOOSING AVENUE, Sinking Spring, Pa. Telephone 81-9985 All Kinds of Insurance - Surety Bonds For Quality MILK and CREAM CALL 4-4230 INDEPENDENT DAIRY “Purity Plua Sanitation” Route No. 1 Sinking Spring, Pa. HOTEL SUBURBAN SINKING SPRING - PENNSYLVANIA Telephone 81-9955 Sunday Dinner and Suppers • Afternoon Tea •• •• Cocktail Lounge • Only the Best Food Served HERB MOTOR CO. FORD AND LINCOLN-ZEPHYR Compliments of C. W. WENRICH ?937 1937 Compliments of the (010 IzaOittg j xzivztV' 1937 1937 1 J(ze c f-nct iAon Lp ri£A Extend Best Wishes To The Graduating Class of 1937 527 (Panauft- .uA' |or t|aur f’J'iitilinij .wlien ijou tea ijcmay .ofioAen .UuAiiieAA' x� a. .paojeAAion' Compliments of Eagle Book Store 7937 1937 Commitment of W. B. Eberly Service Station Formerly Socony Vacuum OU Co. MOBILGAS STATION Penn Avenue Shillington Road Sinking Spring, Fa. TYPEWRITERS SOLD — RENTED — REPAIRED Special Rates To Students O. H. BENNETT 103 N. Sixth Street Compliments of The Sinking Spring Bank Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania I . Sinking Spring Meat Market R. A. FURLOW, Prop. MEATS, FRESH FRUITS, PRODUCE AND GROCERIES Phone 8-1567 Sinking Spring, Pa. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS . C. F. WISSER I 255 PENN AVENUE X Sinking Spring, Pa. GOOD LUCK AND SUCCESS Buchanan’s Garage 19 WOODROW AVENUE Sinking Spring, Pa. Scientific Motor Diagnosis and Repairing Willard Batteries — Official Inspection Typewriters and Adding Machines Sold, { Rented and Repaired Reading Typewriter Exchange 835 WASHINGTON STREET Reading, Pa. Tom. B. Thureby Dial 2-2551 | Fifty-three A POSITION FOR EVERY GRADUATE SECRETARIAL, STENOGRAPHIC, JUNIOR ACCOUNTING, CIVIL SERVICE, and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES. McCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DIAL 2-2301 546 COURT STREET Hoover Motor Company CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service 1 Wernersville Pennsylvania PHONE 8-1615 Compliments To The Class Liberty Fire Company No. 1 Sinking Spring, Penna. Congratulations To The Class Shiffer’s Dinatorium Sinking Spring Pennsylvania ( G. Arthur Geiger 6 Sinking Spring, Penna. f R. F. D. No. 1 (f All Pork and Pork and Beef Sausages (4 Ham and Eggs - Vegetables DODGE PLYMOUTH Sales and Service STRICKLER’S GARAGE 426 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring, Pa. Phone 8-1103 | HUNGRY ? | X STOP AT J ,■ Vera’s Dinette | ? 588 PENN AVE. SINKING SPRING, PA. 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