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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1939 volume:

“Si-Sp'Hi Calamus” Published by the Senior Class Sinking Spring High School Sinking Spring, Pa. 1939 Foreword “We hope that this high school annual will convey to you, its readers and supporters, a genuine cross-section of our school life. We definitely believe that we have not failed to present the various phases of our school life in such fashion as to bring a vivid account of what transpires in this school. These pictures and accounts can do no better than convey fond memories of most pleasant experiences and associations.” Table of Contents BOOK I Administration and Faculty BOOK II Seniors BOOK III Classes BOOK IV Activities Greetings from the Principal TO THE CLASS OF 1939: I congratulate you, members of the class of 1939. This should be a very happy moment for all of you. By your achievement you have succeeded where many others have failed. In accepting your final reward for your labors here in this institution, cne must not fail to recognize the quality of the materials that went into the successes here represented. I would have you bear in mind the fidelity with which you are to continue your pursuits in your chosen careers. Remain true to form. ..Improve your surroundings whenever you can and never permit them to deteriorate. This diploma, which you so well deserve, may be a mighty powerful instrument. Again it may serve as a mere buffer to your final state of existence. In either case it represents preparation for your life's demands. You have been taught method, procedure, logical combat to problems, and perseverance. If you betray your educational acquirements, you are sure to meet p:eudofactual conditions and under such circumstances no diploma will address itself to a logical solution of problems. Link ideals of democratic behavior to the necessary virtue of self-discipline, and you are certain to reap rewards quite deserving to such conduct. You are well supplied to reap these rewards so make an expeditious effort to gain them honestly and judiciously lest they become lost in the shuffle of restraining complexes. Let truth, honesty, and fair play constantly inspire you. Our world is quite a real cne so be sure that your dreams are not idle ones. With the necessary tools in your possession make determined efforts to weed out the factors that so constantly attempt to destroy your individual right to the pursuit of personal satisfaction. The teachers of this school, from the first grade to the last grade in the high school, have done their part in directing your intelligence and moulding your character along acceptable channels. There can be no mistaken judgment on this point of view. Any serious deviation from their instruction and teachings will surely bring profits of negative consequences and admit dishonor to your State, Community, School, and to yourselves. Roy T. Merkel, April 24. 1939. Dedication The Class of 1939, in deep appreciation for his whole-hearted interest, co-operation, and guidance, dedicate this book to our Principal, Mr. Roy T. Merkel. ROY T. MERKEL Supervising- Prinicpal Members of the School Board MR. SOLOMON BROSSMAN, Secretary MR. HAROLD FREEMAN, Treasurer MR. BERT REIFSNYDER, Member MR. BENJAMIN WEIDMAN, President MR. CLARENCE SCHONOUR, Vice-President Faculty Group Left to right: Maybelle Y. Lamber, A. B., Social Studies; Dorothy E. Kalbach, B. S., Art; Paul F. Freed, B. S., Mathematics; Elizabeth W. Bastian, B. S., Commercial; Ethel M. Hamaker, R. D. H., Dental Hygienist. Faculty Group Left to right: Ruth A. Harpel, Fifth Grade; J. R. Fisher, B. S., Fourth Grade; Caroline P. Grimes, Third Grade; Sarah B. McCauley, First Grade; Esther E. Hiester, Sixth Grade; M. Lenore Murr, Second Grade. Faculty Group Left to right: Mary Elizabeth Yost, B. S., Home Economics, Health; Earl E. Bonnett, B. S., English, Mathematics; Frances S. Erb, B. S., Music; Chester H. Bright, B. S., Social Studies; Emilie M. Parnell, A. B., English. Officers of the 1939 Year Book EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Geraldine Zellers ASSOCIATE EDITORS Mary L. Brubaker Anna Schnabel BUSINESS MANAGER Arlene Swavely ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Chairman William Hertzog Associates Richard Stahl Robert Snyder George Wanner James Mosteller Walter Mogel George Steffe Fern Bechtel Warren Long ATHLETICS Luther Sweigart June Hafer ALUMNI Mary L. Wisser Ruth Sweimler CLUB AND CLASS Louisa Royer Mary McCloy PROPHECY Marian Harpel Fern Schuler HISTORY Louise Heffelfinger Grace Lutz Dorothy Burgner WILL Edna Harpel ADVISER Miss Elizabeth W. Bastian Alma Mater ’Neath the shades of old South Mountain, Rests our fair High School. There is ivhere its sons and daughters, Learn the Golden Rule. Faith and virtue we acknoivledge, Learning as the tool. When tve combat, ours the friendship, Sinking Spring High School. CLASS COLORS—Royal Blue and White CLASS MOTTO— “Now we embark; where do we anchor?” CLASS FLOWER—American Beauty Rose. FERNE MAE BECHTEL “Topsy” December 18, 1920 This, ladies and gentlemen, is Topsy” Bechtel, the artist of the class. She comes from our home-town and has been one of us since 7th grade. She can be very actively engaged in the arts of swimming and knitting. She is ambitious, enjoys the movies and the radio, and is a cheerful companion. Pern's secret ambition is to become an interior decorator in her own business concern. The class of 39” wishes Fem success in whatever she undertakes. Home Economics Club, 7-8-9; Press Club, 10-11-12; Glee Club, 8-9-10; Class Artist, 11-12; Chorus, 12. • • MARY LOUISE BRUBAKER “Maxie” September 29, 1921 This tall, dark-eyed, and dark-haired girl is a jolly, laughing person. She began her education in the Sinking Spring School and has spent her entire school career within these portals. Maxie never allows a day to pass without making some whimsical remark. Her favorite pastime is dancing, which she does quite well. Her ambition is to become a stenographer. Whether she enters the business world or not, the class extends to her the best of luck. Home Economics Club 7; Glee Club 7; Dramatic Club. 8-9-10-11-12; Class Play, 11-12; Chorus. 12. DOROTHY MARIE BURGNER “Dottie” February 12, 1921 Dottie,'’ who has attended Sinking Spring School throughout twelve years, is a quiet girl with light hair and brown eyes. She is very studious as one can see by her winning the honor of valedictorian. “Dottie” is one of the best behaved students in the class, but she has a humorous side too. “Dottie's” ambition is to become a laboratory technician and we all know that she will succeed. Glee Club. 7; Dramatic Club. 7-8-9-10-11-12; Class Play. 12; Class President, 9. e JUNE ANN HAFER “Chicky” June 14, 1920 Let us get acquainted with happy, carefree June, who is always laughing, joking and talking. Nothing is slow when she’s around. “Chickey ’ is an active booster of school activities, a good sport, and a real pal. Her favorite hobby appears to be eating, but one can never tell. “Chicky” intends to become a beautician. We wish her loads of luck. Dramatic Club, 7-8; Press Club. 11; Home Economics Club, 9, President 12; Glee Club, 7-8-9-10; Athletic Council, 10-11, President, 12. EDNA MAY HARPEL “Peewee” December 6, 1921 A blue eyed, fair young maiden with brown locks, who always greets you with a smile is none other than “Peewee Harpel. Her favorite pastimes and sports are swimming, dancing, and in general anything to have a good time. Her ambition is to become a successful stenographer, which we are all sure she will accomplish. Glee Club, 7-8-9-10-11; Dramatic Club, 7-8- 9-10-11; Press Club, 12; Chorus, 12; Class Play, 11-12. MARIAN DORIS HARPEL “Harpy” December 14, 1920 Marian has been with us through all our school career. This lively youngster has taken a particular interest in skating and shows a great deal of ability along this line. Marian has a pleasing personality which accounts for her many friends at the “Arena Gardens.” We. wish her the best of luck in whatever she undertakes. Dramatic Club, 7-8-9-10-11; Home Economics Club, 12; Glee Club, 8-9-10-11; Chorus, 12. MARGARET LOUISE HEFFELFINGER “Louie” July 23, 1920 This tall, brown-haired, joking lass of the Senior Class, known to us all as “Louie” was born and raised in Sinking Spring, but probably will not stay here. Her ambition is to live and travel in a trailer. Wherever there is a trailer or a pile of bookkeeping books, you will find “Louie”. More power to you Louie”! Home Economics, 7-8-9-10-11-12; Secretary of Home Economics Club. 9; Chorus, 12; Class Play, 12; Athletic Council, 11-12. WILLIAM CHARLES MARTIN HERTZOG a Bill” July 30, 1921 Bill is well liked by all of his classmates and is always willing to cooperate in any activity. His pet sports are fishing, and auto racing. His main ambitions are to become a mortician and to be the owner of an English bulldog. We wish you the best of “luck”. Bill. Science Club, 7-8-9-10; Photography Club, 11-12; Class Play, 11. WARREN HARDING LONG “Lonyie” October 23, 1920 Here you are girls, step up and meet the “he-man” of the class! Oh! I almost forgot girls, he is interested in a light-haired girl in the Sophomore class. Longy, who began his schooling in West Wyomissing and joined us in his eighth year, is a good athlete, excelling in track, basketball and baseball and has an envious scholastic record in the fields of science, and mathematics. He also thinks a lot but talks little. We. the class of “39”, wish him the best of luck in all his undertakings. Scientific Club. 8-9-10; Recreation, 11-12; Basketball. 10-11-12; Track, 10-11-12; Baseball. 11-12; Chorus, 12. GRACE ESTELLE LCTZ “Lutzie” August 15, 1920 Ladies and Gentlemen, we now introduce you tc “Lutzie” as she is known to most of the Senior Class. She is quiet and reserved but those who know her tell of her hilarity and mirth. Grace is very interested in commercial work and she hopes to join the business world. Her favorite pastime is the radio. The Senior Class wishes her the best of luck in whatever she may undertake. Home Economics Club. 7-8-9-10-11-12. MARY LOVINA McCLOY “Irish” March 7, 1922 Mary began her school days in Reading, but she joined our class in her seventh year. Mary is an all-around girl for she not only possesses an envious scholastic record but she has also great ability in sports. Hairdressing, she tells us, is her major interest. We, the class of 1939. wish her the best of luck in her future years. Home Economics Club, 7; Basketball Team, 10; Dramatic Club. 8-9-10-11-12, Vice-President, 12; Glee Club. 11; Chorus, 12; Class Play, 11. WALTER LEE MOGEL “Wally” January 16, 1921 One of the jolliest and most good natured fellows in the school is Wally”. He is as handsome as they come, but, girls, I am afraid that won’t do you any good, for he spends much time in the company of a certain young damsel from Wilson. He has an attractive personality and many friends. Whatever your future aim is. here’s good luck to you Wally”. Science Club. 7-8-9; Recreation Club. 11; Press Club, 12; Dramatic Club, 10; Class Play, 11-12. JAMES CALVIN MOSTELLER “Jim” July 26, 1921 “Jim” is a jolly fellow well-liked by everyone. He is interested in music and played in the school orchestra. His hobby is building boats. His favorite sports are sailing and fishing. Jim's ambitions are to be an aeronautical engineer and to own a cabin cruiser. Best of luck. “Jim ! Science Club. 7-8-9-10; Photography Club, 11-12; Class Play. 12; Chorus, 12. CATHERINE LOUISA ROYER “Weezy” February 8, 1921 This brown-eyed miss isn’t afraid to say v.hat she thinks, but that doesn't distract from her personality. She can usually be found in the Home Economics room sewing on a dress, for she wants to be a seamstress. We all wish her the best of luck in whatever she undertakes. Home Economics Club, 7-8-9-10-11-12; Mixed Chorus. 12. ANNE MARIE SCHNABEI “Schnops” August 5, 1922 Anne Marie Schnabel as a baby, must have been quite pretty for just look at her now. She attended school at Sacred Heart, West Reading, till 8th grade, then migrated to Sinking Spring, and since then she has been a member of our class. This lively youngster at an early age took particular interest in dancing and showed great ability along this line. “Schnops” is often seen with a certain fellow known as Hops’'. We see a wonderful opportunity in the field of dancing for this talented senior and we as a class wish her success and sincerely hope that in the future we will be able to attend one of her iamous performances. Glee Club. 9-10; Basketball, 10; Cheerleader, 8: Dramatic Club, 8-9-10-11; Debating Club, 12; Class Play, 11-12. FERN EDNA SCHULER “Broicnie” April 9, 1922 “Brownie” was bom in Reading, but has been an active member of our class during her entire school career. She possesses great abilities for dramatics and dancing. For the last four years she has been found usually in the company of a certain tall person. “Brownie’s” ambition is to become a private secretary to the president of some big business concern. We have lots of confidence in you. The best of luck. Glee Club. 7-8-9; Home Economics Club, 7-8; Chorus. 12; Dramatic Club, 7-8-9-10-11-12; Class Play, 11-12. ROBERT FRANKLIN SNYDER “Snitz November 28, 1921 Yes-siree folks! This is “Snitz Snyder, the rather quiet young gentlemen of our class. Probably because of this he is often the victim of a great deal of teasing and joking. This amicable scventeen-year-old lad has been with our jovial class for twelve consecutive years. “Snitz” is known to most of us for his fine and prompt service of delivering the daily news. His pet ambition is to become a golf Pro. Best of luck “Snitz”. Science Club. 7-8-9; Dramatic Club. 10; Recreation Club. 11; Photography Club. 12; Class Play. 11. • • RICHARD STAHL Snake” March 18, 1921 Richard joined our class in fourth grade. He is of medium height, dark-haired, and is popular with both sexes. He is an all-round athlete and his hobby is swimming. Snake” wants to join the navy. Whatever his goal is, the class wishes him the best of luck. Science Club, 7-8-9; Recreation Club, 10-11: Basketball Team, 10-11; Photography Club, 12; Class Play, 12. GEORGE STEFFE “Steffe” September 15, 1921 Well! Well! Well! look who we have here, girls, but on second thought you better not. A certain senior girl is said to have a monopoly on him. So be careful! Steffe is noted for his wit and quick temper over which he has no control. Steffe hopes someday to be a valuable bookkeeper to a large firm. We know you can do it, George. Good luck from the class! Science Club, 7; Dramatic Club, 8-9-10-11; Recreation Club, 12; Class Play, 12; Glee Club. 10; Basketball. 8-9-10-11-12. CARRIE ARLENE SWAVELY “Shortie” April 15, 1921 “Shortie”, a quiet, friendly girl, entered Sinking Spring High School in her first year of Junior High School. Her personality makes an impression as permanent as her waves. She studies hard and always has her lessons. “Shortie” is reliable and industrious in her work, and consequently sure to succeed in the business world. Glee Club, 7-8-9-10-12; Press Club. 11; Business Manager, 12; Home Economics Club. 7-8-9-10; Secretary of Class, 9-10-11-12; Business Manager of the Year Book; Class Play, 11-12. CHARLES LUTHER SWEIGART “Lutch May 23, 1921 Polks, look him over. “Lutch” is a rather qu!et unassuming, reserved chap, who takes his studies rather seriously. He is a great kid for cracking jokes, and creates a lot of amusement when he gets going right. Lutch” is quite a wizard at bookkeeping. His chief interest is a tiny Senior Girl whom he is all wrapped in. “Lutch” expects to attend Muhlenberg College to take up ministery. Our best wishes! Science Club. 7; Dramatic Club, 8; Basketball. 10; Class Play. 11-12; Press Club, 11-12; Class President, 9. e RUTH MIRIAM SWEIMLER “Tootie” January 29, 1922 “Tootie” a rather small, vivacious girl with a large, hearty giggle, is very popular with her classmates because of her good humor. “Tootie has made many a local boy’s gloomy existence change to sunshine, to say nothing of a number of Wilson heart-throbs. “Tootie is active in sports and likes stiff competition. Her ambition is to become a stenographer, and if we know “Tootie success is just around the corner. With all her other activities “Tootie” finds time for music. She is an artist on the mandolin and accordion. More power to you “Tootie” from all your classmates. Glee Club and Orchestra, 7-8-9; Basketball Team. 10; Class Play, 11-12; Chorus, 12; Dramatic Club. 8-9-10-11-12; President, 12. GEORGE HENRY WANNER “Georgie” August 10, 1921 Georgie is the most conservative member in our class. However, he is the proud possessor of a natural humor that makes him a friend to everyone. Georgie’s” hobby is hunting and fishing and although we have trouble trying to give him library books to read, he devours all the hunting and fishing magazines and nature books he can find. Georgie's ambition is to travel. We regret to see him leave but good luck to you, George. Radio Club, 7-8-9-10-11; Recreation Club, 12. MARY LOUISE WISSER u Tut” August 14, 1921 Mary Louise known as Tut” in the Senior Class, started her education in Sinking Spring School and has been here for each of the twelve years. To most of us “Tut” appears quiet and reserved, but those who know her tell us she is a joking, laughing person who makes friends very easily. Her favorite pastime is attending movies. Her pet hobby is swimming and her ambition is to be somebody’s stenographer. Whether Tut” enters the business world or not. the class extends to her its best wishes for success. Dramatic Club, 7-8-9-11; Home Economics Club. 10; Chorus, 12; Press Club, 12; Treasurer, 8-9-10; Class Play, 12. “Zeke” RALPH ZECHMAN October 22, 1921 Before you, folks, you see the class president. He Is noted for his love of eating and his speeches. •‘Zeke thrives for friendly arguments and has an unusual talent for getting into trouble. Nevertheless, he is a splendid fellow and is popular with everyone. “Zeke” is possessed with the back to nature fever and hopes to become the best Forest Ranger in the land. We know you can do it “Zeke” Good luck! Operetta, 9; Class President. 10-11-12; Class Play. 11-12; Basketball Team, 11-12. GERALDINE HELEN ZELLERS “Jerry” August 26, 1921 Jerry, who bc an her schooling at Shillington and West Lawn, had been an active member of our class during her seven years at Sinking Spring High School. She has the ability to perform satisfactorily any task which is put before her. She takes also a great pride in doing commercial work and has been a faithful worker on the N. Y. A. Jerry was vice-president of our class in her sophomore and senior years and Editor-in-Chief of our yearbook. We. who have worked with her. can appreciate her ability. Her ambition is to become a secretary for some big business organization. We. the class of “39 . wish Jerry the best of luck in whatever she may undertake. Glee Club. 7-8-9-10; Home Economics, 7-8-9, President, 10; Press Club, 11; Editor-in-Chief, 12; Class Play, 12; Vice-President of class, 10-12. A TRIP THROUGH HISTORY’S PAGES As the pendulum of the clock slowly yet surely ticks away the remaining minutes of our senior year, we know it is a certainty that our High School days are ebbing. However sad this fact is, we must not fail to recall and review the more jovial moments we experienced during the course of our stay at our Alma Mater. In the fall of 1927 we, a group of wild-eyed, perplexed and wandering waifs, to our utmost dissatisfaction, assembled in the study hall where we were greeted by our principal and teachers who assigned us to the rooms where we were to begin our school career. Little did we realize then, what tireless effort must be put forth in order to gain our aim or objective. Our first few years, or perhaps all of the years in grade school, seem to be very vague in our memories for these years were void of the good times we were to have later on. It was not until our first year of Junior High that we took school life seriously. We were then a group of forty pupils who marshalled our forces to strive and subsequently conquer all the studies and duties which would undoubtedly come during the rest of our sojuorn in school. At our first class meeting in September 1934. we decided to have a doggie roast with the customary “side dishes of corn, cider, and marshmallows. The teachers were our guests as well as our chaperones. A fine time was had by all. On October 28 we held our first Hallowen'en masquerade party. The Darwin theory prevailed among all of us after wt watched the boys climbing and clambering around the barn on Walter Mogel's farm where we held the affair. In our freshman year, 1935-36, we set out with lofty ideals. We organized our class and elected officers. The major and perhaps the most conflicting problem of our first class meeting was the selection of our class colors. After innumerable suggestions and a like amount of arguments, we decided that the class colors should be Royal Blue and White. At our next regular meeting we had the problem of selecting a class flower confront us. There were forty students and an equal number of suggestions. For a time it appeared as if we would have a “mixed bouquet” but after considerable controversy and debating the class finally took a vote and decided that the class flower should be an American Beauty Rose. During this year we had our first real fun as a group or class. We held numerous functions. We had a Hallowe'en party and a Saint Valentine s dance. The outstanding affair was a doggie roast at Binkley's bungalow. We were again chaperoned by some of our teachers who also ably assisted us in the preparation for the affair. As was the custom, the cider and eats had vanished from sight long before our appetites were appeased. It was then that we gained an enviable reputation as a mixed chorus. Our most able narrators related ghost stories until we felt quite sure the bungalow and surrounding grounds were haunted. As all good things must come to an end, we returned home. In March 1936. we had our first taste of financial defeat. After much preparation we conducted an egg sale which was not up to expectations financially. Some of us seemed to think that the “official tasters” were responsible for this profitless undertaking but since every one reported for classes the next day with never a sign of a stomach ache, the case remains unsolved. Because of this incident we abandoned the idea of raising money until the fall of 1936. Another weiner roast started our social life in 1936-37. This time we held it at Newmanstown and after the usual festivities and gay times, we returned home in cheerful spirits and with lean appetites. We held another class meeting and later hearing the financial report, we learned that we must do something in order to enrich our treasury. We held movies at different intervals and realized a nice profit which helped increase our funds considerably. January 3, 1937 should be a memorable day for our class for it was then we selected our class motto Now we embark; where do we anchor?” The last affair on our spring 1937 calendar was the class picnic at Wisser’s bungalow along the Manatawny Creek. School days being over and every sign of spring in the air made all jolly and gay. All kinds of games and an endless supply of good lunch were enjoyed by all. A tired lot we were when we reached home. After many well wishes and hopes of seeing every one of our classmates back for the next year, we turned our thoughts to our summer vacation. When we resumed our studies in the fall of 1937, we found there was a big change in our faculty. Our new and able teachers being Miss Parnell, Miss Bastian. Miss Erb and Miss Yost who along with the other faculty members have helped us pass thru our hardest year in school. At the start of our Junior year we discovered that a large number had dropped from our rolls for various reasons. The remaining ones vouched to carry on and at our first meeting we decided to have a cake sale at the Village Market. This was a real success and helped to expand our treasury. A Saint Valentine’s dance was our next affair. In April 1938 we had our Spring Hop. Instead of having an orchestra we decided to have a Magnetic Pick-up machine. This netted us a nice profit. Up to this time we displayed our tact in every conceivable manner relative to school activities with the sole exception of our ability as stage artists. On April 27 under the supervision of our dramatic coach. Miss Parnell, we rendered a play entitled The Spanish Onion.” Unlike the acrid title, this play was rather palatable. The house was filled to capacity and we made a commendable showing of our artistic talent. As we entered our final year which, at the end in all certainty, has its heart-aches and sorrows, we made the dolesome discovery that our former Supervising principal. Mr. Steckel, was no longer a member of our faculty. His cheerful greetings and ever-present smile have been missed by all. Our new principal was by no means a stranger to us. for Mr. Merkel, our science teacher and able class adviser throughout most of our High School days was promoted to this office. He has done more than his alotted share in order that we might be able to achieve our goal. Two new and very capable faculty members. Mr. Bright and Mr. Bonnett, came into our midst. This, our Senior year was full of bustle. The social activities began with a doggie roast in September at Binkley’s bungalow. Our annual Hallowe'en dance was held in October. The class functions were held to a minimum. We did not fail, however, to present another very successful class play Welcome Home.” In December we introduced something new in the school to raise money. This was a Turkey raffle which (Continued on Page 48) CLASS WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Class of 1939 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 affairs with the least pretension possible, and in addition, our ability to work in harmony. Third—We give and bequeath to the Sophomore Class our instinctive dignity and also our dramatic genius. Fourth—Feme Bechtel, the artist of the class, bequeaths to Lester Bohn the ability to accomplish an oil painting which may be placed in a famous Art Gallery. Fifth—Mary Louise Brubaker bequeaths her ability to take shorthand and like it to Minnie Stiely, Sixth—Dorothy Burgner, the studious pupil of the class, bequeaths her ability to become an efficient laboratory technician to Virginia Baum. Seventh—June Hafer, the talker of our class, bequeaths her ability to read her required Reading Circle Books to John Ludwig. She also gives her Presidency of the Athletic Council to Elaine Fox. Eighth—Edna Harpel. the gigglebox of the class, bequeaths her ability to laugh away her troubles to Betty Hoffert. Ninth—Marian Harpel. the Arena Garden Special, bequeaths her ability to skate to Mary Hartman. Tenth—Louise Heffelfinger. the girl who wants to own a trailer, bequeaths to Catherine Dunkelberger her bookkeeping ability. Eleventh—William Hertzog, the Mortician of the class, bequeaths to Edwin Foret his ability to set up a Chemistry experiment without a failure. Twelfth—Warren Long, the geometric wizard of the Senior Class, bequeaths to William Koch his ability to work Plane and Solid Geometry whenever necessary. Thirteenth—Grace Lutz. Miss Taciturn of the cla s. bequeaths to Jeanne Greath her power to retain absolute silence no matter what occurs. Fourteenth—Mary McCloy bequeaths her ability to accomplish a high athletic record in running to Anna Wartluft. Fifteenth—Walter Mogel bequeaths his agricultural ability to Billy Spatz and also his athletic ability to Edwin Wessner. Sixteenth—James Mosteller. known as Sonny Boy” to most of us. bequeaths his ability to win the fairer sex through his persuasive manner to Quinton Haag. Seventeenth—Louisa Royer, the seamstress of the class, bequeaths to Betty Weidman the ability to sew. Eighteenth—Anna Schnabel bequeaths to Vera Coldren her ability to hold her own on the dance floor Nineteenth—Fern Schuler bequeaths her ability to play the piano to Gladys Yerger. Twentieth—Robert Snyder, never too busy to help anyone, bequeaths his willingness to aid to Robert Tobias. Twenty-first—Richard Stahl, the Sugar Daddy” of the Senior Class, gives his ability as a lady’s man to George Yocum. Twenty-second—George StefTe, the sheik of the class, bequeaths his bookkeeping talents to Leon Greth. Twenty-third—Arlene Swavely, the smallest member of the class, bequeaths to Fern Wartluft her ability to become an accomplished typist. Twenty-fourth—Luther Sweigart. the prospective minister, bequeaths his ability to speak his mind to James Gromis. Twenty-fifth—Ruth Sweimler, the practical joker, bequeaths to Mari-jane Lambert her ability to spring jokes and to follow athletics with enthusiasm. Twenty-sixth—George Wanner bequeaths his ability as a careful driver to Roy Artz Twenty-seventh—Ralph Zechman bequeaths his ability as a critic to Billy Koehler. Twenty-eighth—Geraldine Zellers, known as Jerry to us, bequeaths her ability to assist the faculty through the N. Y. A. to Irene Plowfield. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed and affixed our name and seal, this the twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Nine. Signed, sealed and published by the Class of 1939. Sinking Spring High School, as their last Will and Testament. CLASS PROPHECY “Were off,” cried Louise Heffelfinger. the proud owner of the new stream-lined trailer. As we sped along through the quiet country, we decided to stop for the night at a tourist camp. We were told we could buy milk and eggs at a farm down the road. Arriving at the farm, we were surprised to find Walter Mogel our classmate, the owner. We decided to stay there over the week-end and explore the town. Walking down the main street, we saw a church, and since it was Sunday we decided to go in. Imagine our surprise when we found the minister was Luther Sweigart. Louise suggested that we take in the sights of New York. We stopped at a service station for gasoline and refreshments. Upon our entrance we found Mary Louise Wisser, the competent bookkeeper for her uncle. As we passed thru Jersey City, we saw a huge factory where trailers were made. We decided to visit it. We went to the office for permission, and found that Geraldine Zellers was the private secretary. We were shown how the trailer was built and found it very interesting. As we passed thru the Holland Tunnel, we entered New York. We were fascinated by the bright lights and tall buildings. We decided to go to a movie. We were attracted by a large, lighted sign advertising the stage show including the famous dancer, Anna Schnabel, and the professional skater, Marion Harpel. We had only to glance at the sign to recognize the work of the famous artist. Feme Bechtel. Passing through Brooklyn we decided to visit the Navy Yards. A guide escorted us through the yards. We saw Richard Stahl testing a plane designed by the aernoautical engineer, James Mosteller. We passed Mt. Sinai Hospital where Dorothy Burgner was a laboratory technician. Leaving New York City, we decided to go further north stopping at the Adirondacks. Leaving the trailer, we began to climb the mountain side. Our destination was the forest ranger's look-out station. Weary because of the climb, we sat down to rest. We were approached by a young forest ranger whom we recognized as Ralph Zechman. We conversed a few minutes but soon started back to our trailer. Continuing on our trip, we approached Lake Placid. We went to the Polar Palace Rink to see the Ice Follies. We met George Steffe who told us he was business manager of the Rink. Starting for home, we stopped in Albany. One of the largest and most modern buildings in the city was the State Office Building which we heard was designed by Warren Long. Entering the building we were greeted by the receptionist Ruth Sweimler. She told us Arlene Swavely was the secretary there. Leaving Albany, and driving along the Hudson we arrived at Troy. In one of the largest factories of Troy, we saw George Wanner and Robert Snyder busily engaged at their typewriters. Also in Troy, we found Edna Harpel as private secretary to the President of a famous book company. Continuing our tour, we at last arrived in our home state. In Butler, we found William Hertzog, the owner of a large funeral home. In the same city, we found Louisa Royer the owner of a smart dress shop. Grace Lutz was her efficient clerk. (Continued on Page 48) JUNIOR CLASS The Class of '40 started their Junior year by re-electing the officers of the preceding year. President ____________________________William Spatz Vice President------------------------Irene Plowfield Secretary-Treasurer __________________ Anna Wartluft Adviser --------------------------------- Miss Parnell Our first field of endeavor was a joint doggie roast with the Seniors, at Binkley's Bungalow. The second was the “Cupid Swing with the Royal Manhatters. which proved to be a success, financially and socially. The third, was a class play “Ghost Parade , a mystery-farce given at Open House, which proved to be successful. Now the Juniors look forward to next year when they will be Seniors and the r only hope is to carry on the traditions of the school effectively. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class held its first class meeting in September, at which the following officers were elected: President ____ Vice-President Secretary _____ Treasurer _____ Adviser _______ --------- Elaine Fox .—....Vivian Gring Catherine Balthaser ______ Gladys Yerger ___________Mr. Freed On October 11, 1938, our class and faculty journeyed to Indiandale for a doggie roast, the first function of our class. The most important activity of the year was the purchasing of the class rings. The class sponsored a musical program on May 9. featuring Anthony Monde, the accordionist. FRESHMAN CLASS The Class of 1942 opened their freshman year by electing the following officers: President____________________________________Jack Kramer Vice President______________________Carolyn Spatz Secretary______________________Ruth Nonnemacher Treasurer_____________________________________Mr. Bonnett The class consists of 23 pupils. We selected our class colors, as maroon and steel. In memory of our freshman year we purchased dinkies and emblems made up of our class colors. Now, we are looking forward to our sophomore year, wherein we hope to find many more happy events and experiences. ■■ PRESS CLUB This year the Press Club published three regular issues of the “Bear Tales , formerly the “Hill Top News”, and three extra editions. The first main issue was a Hallowe'en issue, the second a Christmas issue, and the third a St. Patty's issue. The club is composed of twenty-one members from all grades, with Miss Bastian as adviser; Geradine Zellers as editor; and Arline Swavely as business managers. During the year the club made field trips to the Reading Eagle, Sinking Spring Post Office, Bell Telephone and McCann's School of Business. We also had from McCann's School of Business Miss Conner, a stenotypist, and Mr. McCann who fully described the working features of the steno-type machine. The members of the Press Club have been striving constantly during the past year, to further the interests of the public in the school. It has never failed to publish constructive criticism, and it has given praise to those who deserve it. We feel that we have again succeeded in upholding the fine, traditions of the club. GIRL’S GLEE CLUB The Girl's Glee Club of the Sinking Spring High School was organized under the supervision of Miss Erb, our music teacher. At the first meeting the officers were elected. The officers are as follows: President___________________________Lucille Zechman Vice President_______________________Arabelle Bailey Secretary___________________________Miriam Kramer Treasurer___________________________________Miss Erb The Glee Club consists of twenty members and meets once every week. During this term we sang at three programs—the Christmas Program. a Church Play, and also a radio broadcast. The Glee Club received many new music sheets this year of which we are proud. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club, with its 65 members, has upheld its record of being the largest club in the school for another year. We have fulfilled our duty again, by providing the Assembly programs for the school and friends, to the best of our ability, under the able assistance of our adviser, Mrs. Lambert. The highlight of the club’s activities was the Annual Stunt Night held on April 12. The officers of the club are as follows: President-----------------------------Ruth Sweimler Vice-President------------------------Mary McCloy Secretary------------------------------Edwin Foret Treasurer______________________________Mrs. Lambert RECREATION CLUB The Recreation Club was organized in the beginning of the school term, to provide an outlet for boys who were inclined to exert energy in respect to physical and social exercise. The Club boasts 40 members and is cosmopolitan in nature. Its activities are diversified, being changeable during seasons. Championship dart ball teams are the Phillies, captained by Norman Fehr and the Giants, captained by Leon Greth. The officers of the club are as follows: President----------------------------Warren Long Secretary-------------------------George Yochum Adviser--------------------------------Mr. Freed HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club has a membership of twenty-six girls. The club met twice each monlh during the term, at which time the girls learned different phases of the work in which they were interested. To raise the funds for the contribution to the yearbook, the club had game-night and sold refreshments. The following were officers of the club: — June Hafer Mary Hartman -----Miss Yost President Secretary Treasurer PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club was organized for the first time this year in the Sinking Spring High School. This club is composed of 18 boys who have taken an interest in photography. Due to the growth of photography the boys were taught how it can be an inexpensive hobby which may turn out as a vocation. The boys have learned the process of making a picture and have proved it. During the year they were shown steps of photography by experienced people. DEBATING CLUB This is the first year there has been a debating club in high school and it has done some good work. The question for this debating season was Resolved, that the United States should form an Anglo-American agreement with Great Britain”. Our negative team was pitted against Bethel, in their auditorium, and the affirmative side debated here with the negative orators of Womelsdorf at our high school. Both teams displayed fine work but the negative team lost a hard-fought battle while the affirmative team came out on top. Next year we hope more students become members of this club for it will help them in many ways. The officers are: President_______________________________Ralph Zechman Secretary________________________________ Anna Wartluft Adviser____________________________________Miss Parnell The teams :- Affirmative Lucille Zechman MaMjane Lambert Anna Wartluft Richard Weidman Alt.) Negative Betty Weidman Elaine Fox Catherine Balthaser Lucille Zechman (Alt.) BOY’S VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM The Sinking Spring Bears, considering the amount of available experienced material, were a rather tough team this season. The boys were good sports and never gave up trying. Three of the Varsity team will graduate this year leaving half the team experienced and in good condition. The individual scoring records for League games: PLAYER P.G. FT. T.P. Koehler 16 13 45 Weidman 12 4 38 Koch 11 12 34 Long. E 11 5 27 Long. W - • 3 4 10 Zechman 2 6 10 Steffe 4 1 9 Greth 3 2 8 Spatz 1 3 5 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM This group of scrappy youngsters has proved to the school there is some talent in good old Sinking Spring High. The Junior Varsity team had quite a successful season. However, the games that were lost were fought for till the last whistle registered. The Junior Varsity squad had a number of promoted “Ponies” — Wessner, Steffe, Lambert, and Gromis. Since they have been promoted they have proved their worth in more experienced competition and promise still greater heights of victory in future years. CHEERLEADERS During the year 1938-1939. the cheerleaders of the Bear's Varsity Basketball Team have made quite a name for themselves. From the words of rival coaches and players came the praises of these five lassies v ho excelled in their leadership of cheers and yells. It was not uncommon to hear these words. They are the best-drilled cheer team in Berks County”. These girls have worked hard throughout the year and have been very popular with their attractive outfits, snappy cheers, and swingy gestures. Since none of these girls will graduate, the Bears will be fortunate to have these five experienced cheerleaders another year. We wish we had the same experience for the Varsity five. SUCH WAS LIFE! A TRIP THROUGH HISTORY’S PAGES (Continued from Page 27) was a very successful affair financially. Our Christmas dance was held on December 28. We rented a nickelodean for this gala affair. We held a St. Patrick's dance on March 15. This being our last dance we tried tc make it a real success. The Royal Manhatters were engaged to furnish the music. This was undoubtedly the best attended dance we held. About this time we got our class pins. Although many have dropped from our midst within the past two years, in reviewing the records we have found and can proudly boast that ours is the largest graduating class in the history of this High School. Much of our time this year has been devoted to the gathering oi material for our year book through which medium we aim to establish a permanent record of the activities of this class for the members and patrons. The month of May has been a busy one. On May 3 we held a card party and due to our tireless efforts this brought us a financial reward. May 14 we had Baccalaureate Services at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev. Rhoads presiding. Class Day exercises were held May 25. The title of our class play was Full of Youth.” May 26 was marked as Commencement time, which to all Seniors is the most gloomy day of their school life. There has been considerable controversy about us taking a trip but we agreed that we should. This is perhaps the last good time that we as the entire class can have together. It is almost inconceivable that twelve years of hilarity and joy should be marred by the hour of dismemberment of this class—the hour when we shall no more as a group, but individually, set out to achieve in our chosen vocation those higher standards to which we have so eagerly looked forward and thus far tried so hard to attain. We are no more to be urged and guided by our able teachers who have prepared us for this venture, but we must go on our way alone with only our own effort and initiative as our guide. With great reluctance we bid farewell to our classmates and our teachers. CLASS PROPHECY (Continued from Page 30) As we neared Harrisburg, we decided to visit Fern Schuler, who is employed in the Capital. Mary Louise Brubaker was a secretary in the Naticnal Bank there. We finally arrived in Reading, and stopped at the Deluxe Beauty Parlor which June Hafer and I operated. Having realized that all of our classmates were successful in their desired vocations sought means to make our business more successful. ALUMNI 1904 Emma C. Evans Katie M. Evans Cora Guldin (Stltzel Herbert P. Holtzman Hlester Hornbcrger Luke A. Huyett Elsie K. Leinbach (Riley) Anna R. Miller (Weidman) Theodore W. Miller Edward H. Zechman 1905 E. Minerva Blnkely (Stuber) Georgene E. Field John G. Sharman A. Hughes Fisher Geraldine L. From (Davis) Jacob Gring Ada M. Hemmlg (Irwin) Clinton H. Miller Emma M. Yocum (Greath) • Murray D. Zechman 1906 Ruth Evans (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 E. Steffy (Shopp) Florence M. Wilson 1907 Helen T. Binkley (Yenser) • Esther Bressler Lizzie M. Fisher Lizzie M. Fry Charles H. Haas Minerva R. Huyett (Ulrich) John W. Leinlnger Cora C. Mays Emily M. Stoudt (Holtzman) J Russell Welder Mabel Yoder (Edris) 1908 Luke H. Berger Grace E. Eisenhower Luke R. Huvett Bertha H Krick (Drelsbach) James B. Reber George E. Rhlnehart. 1909 Alfred C. Bennetch Wellington Eberly William S. Eckearoth Edna M. Grimes John D. Haas Frances G. Hemmig (Myer) Erma B. Kintzer David Sharman George R. Specht Paul I. Speicher Florence E. Stiely (Hornberger) 1910 Raymond K. Zechman J. Wellington From • Howard Glassmyer Annie M. Kissling (Dunkelberger) Austin E. Lutz • Roy H. Potteiger Clarence Schonour Paul K. Specht • Fred P. Weidman M Edna Zechman (Berger) 1911 Elmira D. Esterly (Bentz) Regina C. Grimes Adam D. Huntz.nger Daniel S. Krick Jacob D. Ruth 1912 Esther S. Glassmyer (Robb) Helen Henry (Reesen Leon D. Henry Mary E. Huyett (Greth) Iiwin W. Huyett John W. Wenrich 1913 Elsie Brossman (Pfau) Leroy B. Herb Ernest P. Krick Harry H Miller Warren H. Miller Irvin H. Reber Katie O. Ruth Clarence Stitzer Stella W. Weitzel (Yocum) George C. Weidman Aquillas Zechman 1914 Sarah E. Hartman Esther M. Machmer (Yochum) Esther L. Cammauf (Stover) Lillie N. Gelslnger (Werner) Lillian D. Kocher (Krick) Harvey Reber Arthur M. Miller 1915 Catherine E. Schrack (Gerhard) Laura H. Gelslnger( Hoffman) Minnie K. Haas Carrie E. Whitmoyer (Wessner) Leon L. Lambert Leroy F. Ruth James H. Levengood Irvin F. From Elmer A. Wickel 1916 COURSE CHANGED 1917 Evelyn J. Ruth (Landis) Howard L. Blankenbiller Arthur J. Lied Blanche E. Henry (Stitzer) Lyman Seibert Marion M. Bright (Leinbach) Harry J. Binkley William M. Savage 1918 Esther M. Potteiger Hattie N. Ruth Carrie E Krick Esther F. Miller Elsie M. Cammauf Arthur F. Machemer Kathryn Burgner (Delin) Marlon C. Bair (Spatz) A. Dorothy From (Miller) Florence P. Weidman (Northeimex) Ira M. Ruth Charles W. Lambert Ruth I. Bright (Blankenbiller) 1919 Carrie R. Haas Erma V. Brossman Helen M. Matternes (Troutman) Rita M. Zechman (Dresibach) Dorothy V. Matz (Scull) Marguerite S. Huyett (Reeser) Theodore O. Mattes Clayton F. Ruth Stanley R. Ludwig Dorothy M. Ruth ALUMNI 1920 COURSE CHANGED 1921 Ella Boyer Eva A. Burgner (Kauffman) Marguerite E. Burgner (Miller) A. Estelle Miller (Weitzel) Raymond E Henry F Lerch KricK Lawrence A Matternes Aflam F. Spohn Jr. Henry P. Weidman LeRoy K. Miller Reuben H. Weitzel Homer W. Weider Warren Weider Florence Beard (Machemer) Robert Beyerle Irwin Bright Claire Edris Minnie Freeman Ellen Harding (Weller) Emily C. Hawthorne (Leiby) George Lambert Grace Ludwig William Marks Myrtle Potteiger (Rothermel) Miriam Ruth Raymond Sell Edna Yerger (Gernet) Herbert Ruth 1922 Marguerite L. Brossman Charles M. Ludwig Marlon M. Miller Geneva V. Palsgrove (Fisher) Ralph Y. Steffy Brooke R. Stitzer Earl A. Unger Elsie M. Wartzenluft Sara C. Welder (Rizzo) Leon M. Yerger Cloyd S. Yoh Herbert B. Zechman 1923 Henry Y. Brubaker Catherine M. Elsenhower (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 D. Ream Anna E. Schrack John L. Seibert 1924 • Mary Johnston Olga Freeman (Kiehner) Bertha Kiebach (Rouss) Helen Lambert (Graeff) Eleanor Noll (Troutman) • William Bright Carl Freeman Floyd Weitzel Carl Peiffer 1925 Ruth Becker John Elsenhower Clarence Henry Stanley Flelsher John Katzeman Helen Matz (Smith) Helen Ravel (Gross) Harvey Holtzman Margaret Renninger 1926 Feme Bard (Henry) Wellington Beyerle Clifford Eckerirode Arthur Holtzman Melvin Lamm Arthur Lengel Forrest Ludwig Miriam Maderia (Knappenberger) Myrtle Murr Bessie Pieffer (Lambert) Lee Seibert Annie Seitzinger (Knappenberger) Solomon Weidman 1928 Earl Fisher Alton Graeff Grace Maderia (Himmelreich) Lenore Murr Harold Whitman 1929 Sara Becker Charles Eisenhower Mildred Gerhard (Reeser) Esther Grill (Sallade) Edward Harpel William Hoffman Howard Katzeman Hazel Reynolds George Sallade Joseph Stuber 1930 Thelma A. Nester (Hartman) Grace Edris Sarah F. Schmeck (Spangler) Helen M. Brutaker Blanche D. Henry (Ernes) • Helen V. Gruber Warren Noll Stanley C. Weidman George Y. Brubaker Nornaan H. Bentz Harold M. Knauer 1931 Elsie May Yoh Verna Marguerite Yerger Ruth Agusta Harpel Blanche Arlene Machemer Arlene Keener Gring (Wenrlch) Flora Wenger Cassel Ethelyn Anna Potteiger (Kline) Christian Dohner Harnish 1932 Dorothy Cassel (Schaeffer) Miriam Schrack Chester Bright Leroy Degler William C. Moyer Charles D. Ruth Paul E. Sallade Richard M. Schiffer Eugene Weidman 1933 Harold Kline Donald S. Ganser Eleanor Balthaser (Achenbach) M Ardell Moyer (Homing) Ruth F. Brubaker Pauline V. Lutz Miriam E. Weber Harvey R. Mogel ALUMNI 1934 Bernice Behrenhausen Roberta Cassel Bernard Deeds John Dickinson Daniel Dunkelbciger Alfred Flamish Olive Gell Earl Hill Helen Lutz (Buckwalter) Marie Lutz (Graefl) Elsie Moyer (Bohn) Albert Wartluft 1935 Lillian Balthaser (Moyer) George Beyerle Elizabeth Binkley Margery Cassel (Roth) Walter Flamish Mary Louise Freeman Eleanor Gell Elmer Graefl Robert Hafer Beatrice Haln (Noecker) Norman Hartman Paul Kurtz Florence Ludwig (Boyer) Mary Ellen Miller Louise Moyer (Hartman) Richard Sharman Thelma Stover Paul Weber Jr. William Weber Victor Weidman 1936 Ernestine Edris Robert Epler Henry Fertlg David Grlng Sarah Lamm (Dickinson) Richard Lutz John Moyer Emily Yoh 1937 Madelyn Burgner (Smoot) Kenneth Ganser Benjamin Haas Paul Hafer Pauline Harding Mary H rpel Jacob Hartman Vernon Hiester Dorothy Kurtz Florence Lutz Ralph Miller Richard Miller June Moyer (Blankenbiller) Lester Moyer Madelyn Northeimer Miriam Stover Irene Strickler (Mlkoljack) Class of 1938 Ruth Balthaser McCann’s Business School Anna Mae Cassel Berkshire Knitting Mills Clara Fahrenbach (Forey) Housewife Myrtle Fromm Cacooslng Knitting Mills Pauline Gottshell Blessing’s Restaurant Grace Hafer Berkshire Knitting Mills Daniel Potteiger Textile Ruth Schroeder Berkshire Knitting Mills Grace Sallade Reading Hospital Clarence Strickler Texaco Gasoline Station Earl Stump American Sterling Whithers W P. I. Claire Yerger (Blessing) Housewife Marcia Zechman Kutztown State Teachers College Deceased. PATRON LIST Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bailey Miss Elizabeth Bastian Mr. and Mrs. Percy Beck Mr. and Mrs. George Berkman Miss Betty Binkley Gail E. Bock Mr. Earl Bonnett Mrs. Clarence Bouchat Mr. Chester Bright Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brown Miss Ruth Brubaker Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Burgner Mr. A. Louis Buskenkell Miss Anna Mae Cassel Mrs. Walter Dauber Mr. and Mrs. Gus Delin Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dietrich Mrs. John Dundore Mr. Daniel Dunkelberger Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckenroth Miss Ernestine Edris Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Embree Miss Prances Erb Mr. and Mrs. Allen Eshbach Miss Emma C. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Eyrich Mr. Henry Pertig Miss Jane R. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fleisher Miss Elaine Pox Mr. Paul Freed Mr. Adam L. and Frank W. Gaul Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gift Miss Pauline Gottshall Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Greath Miss Caroline Grimes Mr. David Gring Mr. Howard Gundrum Miss Arlene Hafer Miss Grace Hafer Miss Minnie Hafer Mr. Robert Hafer Miss Ethel Hamaker Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harpel Mr. Richard L. Harpel Miss Ruth Harpel Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hartman Miss Doris Haas Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heffelfinger Miss Louise Heffelfinger Miss Sallie Heffelfinger Mr. John J. Heim Mrs. Esther Hiester Mrs. William Hertzog Mrs. Clara Himmelberger Mrs. S. B. Hoover Dr. and Mrs. S. S. Huntzberger Mr. and Mrs. George Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kintzer Mr. Jerome C. Kissling Mrs. A. Kline Mr. Leroy Kline Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Knappenberger Mr. Jack Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kramer Mr. Charles W. Krick Mr. and Mrs. F. Lerch Krick Mrs. John Lambert Mrs. Priscilla Lamm Dr. James B. Lessig Mrs. John Long Mr. Luther W. Long Miss Grace Estelle Lutz Miss Pauline Lutz Mr. Richard Lutz Miss Blanche Machemer Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Machemer Mr. Leroy Madiera Mrs. Helen Mauger Mrs. Sarah McCauley Mrs. Mary McCloy PATRON LIST Mr. R. T. Merkel Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Miller Mr. Ralph D. Miller Mrs. W. L. Miller Miss Lenore Murr Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Noecker Mr. William Noecker Mr. Eugene Noll Mr. Roy Noll Miss Madelyn Northerner Miss Emilie M. Parnell Mrs. Plowfield Mrs. Maisie Reddig Dr. Rlegel Mr. Adam Ruth Miss Louisa Royer Mr. and Mrs. Pete Salino Mr. and Mrs. Earl Savage Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Schlegel Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schonour Mr. and Mrs. John Schonour Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Schonoui Mr. and Mrs. Levi Showalter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schnabel Mrs. Leroy Sittler Mr. and Mrs. George J. Slater Rev. John S. Sowa Mrs. Adele Stahl Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Steckel Mr. and Mrs. George Steffe Mr. Paul Stiely Miss Arlene Swavely Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Swavely Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Swavely Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Sweigart Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sweimler Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sweimler Miss Margaret Trommatter Mr. and Mrs. Troutman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wanner Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wartluft Mr. Dan Weidman Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weidman Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weinhold Miss Joyce Wike Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yerger Mr. William Yocom Dr. and Mrs. Fred S. Yoder Miss Shirley Yoder Miss Emilie Yoh Miss Mary Elizabeth Yost Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zellers Miss Geraldine Zellers ■H-H-H-H-H Mill I-I-M'i 1 I i-h-h-i-i-i-m l l [ [ I i | MILLER’S INN • H. A. Miller, Prop. CHAS. G. REEDY WERNERSVILLE. PA. Plumbing Heating — SEAFOOD — 43 Woodrow Avenue PI EL’S GRAUPNER’S SINKING SPRING, PA. ! BELLE ALTO FARMS For Good Hamburgers For Quality — See — MILK and CREAM MAX’S LUNCH ! CaU 8-1158 588 Penn Avenue WERNERSVILLE. PA. SINKING SPRING, PA. ! WM. HERTZOG Fresh Fruit and Produce WERNERSVILLE FOOD MARKET 120 W'oodrow Avenue • and Shillington Market Fresh Fruits, Meats, Produce ; and Groceries ! ! SINKING SPRING, PA. George F. Briner, Prop. i Phone 8-1353 WERNERSVILLE, PA. 1 ! TTTTT Compliments of : STRUNK PHOTOGRAPHS : will always contribute to the beauty of the ! Sinking Spring Annual Recreation Association 10 North 9th Street ! mTTT READING. PA. Dial 2-3744 i i i i 1 H-I I I I i I I1 H-H--I-I I I I I-I-H-H- THE SINKING SPRING BANK SINKING SPRING. PA. For Quality MILK and CREAM Call 4-4230 INDEPENDENT DAIRY ‘Purity Plus Sanitation” SINKING SPRING. PA. Route No. 1 OBERLIN PEONY GARDENS 425 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 910 Penn Street READING, PENNA. Compliments of A FRIEND HAROLD WOLF CORPORATION 601 North Third Street CAMDEN. N. J. GENERAL INSURANCE I! When You See Me ... Don't Think of Insurance .... j But When You Think of :: INSURANCE ;; — see — BROOKE R. STITZER I 13 Woodrow Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. Phone 81-9537 DINE DRINK SHIFFER’S RESTAURANT 602 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. I. K. GRIMES 26 28 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. CARL DUNKLE Everything Electrical 600 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING. PA. Phone 8-1619 | BUY ROYER’S BREAD You and Your Family Deserve the Best. F. M. BROWN S SONS :: Reading Anthracite ROYER’S QUALITY BAKERY Denver, Pa. FLOUR FEED t — Quality and Service — Dial 8-1613 ■ 1 I I I I I I H--H 1 I I I I-1 I I I I I I I I r i-i-i-i-H-i-l-M I I I I l Mill 1 1 I I-l-I-l-I-l-l'I I 1 1 i 1 I I I H-fr Dial 8-1081 DAIRY PRODUCTS OF QUALITY BUCHANAN’S GARAGE HALLACHER’S 19 Woodrow Avenue and SINKING SPRING, PA. Machine Work, Welding, and Repairing. LAMBERT’S • • EXIDE BATTERIES — OFFICIAL INSPECTION — KEYSTONE STORES HENRY P. WEIDMAN 115 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING. PA. CARLSON MONUMENTAL CO. 40 Lancaster Avenue READING. PA. [ Representing | “CEMETERY MEMORIALS” HOMELAND TAILORS, Inc. Dial 2-0623 Diamond Setter and Manufacturing Jeweler ELGIN WATCHES LESTER S. REITZ 716 WASHINGTON STREET READING, PA. -fr-H-1 I 1 I H |-i 1 1 H-1 | II | 1 | I I I I II 1 I I l-H-IH-l-l-H-l-HH' l-H-l-l-M I T iT I I I 1 I l -I- l- l -l-I- I- l-H-H-I-H-H. 1111 l 'i -H-HHH-HH-H-4 More and More Graduates ;; of Sinking Spring High School I attend McCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS READING, PA. Charles R. McCann, Ph.B., President Minnie Almack McCann, A.B., Principal 546 COURT STREET DIAL 2-2301 :: Football Basketball ! :: ! ; Track Soccer UNGER’S Sporting Goods Store ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS 208 Market Street POTTSVILLE, PA. Tennis-Ouns-Fishing Tackle More Than a HALF CENTURY of Quality and Service. ST. LAWRENCE DAIRY CO. Lamm Funeral Home YVERNERSVILLE, PA. 1 I I 1 1 l -I- I 1-1 I I I l-i-H i H l I-l-H i i”l l H F‘H | l' 1 I ■I 111 III- I I H M'l I I I I I I I I I I H I I 1 I I I I !■ I 1 I I I I LET GAS DO THE FOUR BIG JOBS COOKING REFRIGERATION I WATER HEATING HOUSE HEATING Consumers Gas Company 441 PENN STREET READING, PA. CHAS. F. WISSER CACOOSING 1 NURSERIES GAS STATIONS 1 Landscape Service SINKING SPRING. PA. SINKING SPRING. PA. Dial 8-1608 SPATZ MOTOR COMPANY SINKING SPRING, PA. This Book Is One of Our Productions. BOYERTOWN.PA. +++++++ 11-1-1- ■H-I-I--M 1 1 I I I 1 I I1� 1 I I I 1 !■+ TYPEWRITERS L. C. SMITH ROYAL REMINGTON UNDERWOOD Sold—Rented—Repaired Special Rates to Students O. H. BENNETT CO. 103 North Sixth Street READING. PA. Dial 2-7771 MEL’S BARBER SHOP “For Prompt Service” 443 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING. PA. WEIDMAN and WENRICH BROS. — Butchers — SINKING SPRING. PA. SINKING SPRING TAVERN Platter Luncheons, Sunday Dinners — Family Style — Sea Foods, Sandwiches, Etc. Beer, Wines, Liquors, Soft Drinks Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Gernerd, Proprietors CEMENT PLASTER MILLER BUILDERS’ SUPPLY CO. X Phone 8-1814 LIME SAND DELIGHT BEAUTY SHOPPE ELSIE MEYER, Prop. 15 Woodrow Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. Telephone 81-9461 Duart Permanents Park Avenue .Machineless SINKING SPRING FOOD MARKET R. A. FURLOW, Prop. Meats, Fresh Fruits, Produce $ and Groceries SINKING SPRING, PA. Phone 8-1567 J. C. MUMMA — Jeweler — GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 619 Penn Street READING, PA. 11111 1-I-H-M I 1 1 I 1 1 I I H-l 1 1 I 1 1 I-H' l-I-l-l-H-H-HH-hH-I-l ■M-H-H. | l -l-l-i .[..i-h-i. l 11111 H.H..H-M-M | 1 I I 1 I 1 I I 1 11M I H H- W. B. EBERLY Quality Service SERVICE STATION F. G. MOSTELLER • Formerly Socony Vacuum Oil Co. : ICE and COAL ;; MOBILGAS STATION Dial 81-9858 ” [ Penn Avenue Shillington Road 596 Penn Avenue SINKING SPRING, PA. SINKING SPRING, PA. ” MILLER FROM CACOOSING ; — Florists — KNITTING MILLS 44 North Fifth Street ; READING, PA. •• • Greenhouses—Sinking Spring, Pa. SINKING SPRING, PA. ! urrr ; H. J. GREATH “Honest Weight and Service” !! ICE - COAL - HAULING SINKING SPRING :: + PLANING MILL CO. Our Motto: | “Full Measure - Full Weight” ; SINKING SPRING, PA. , . 11 . 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