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

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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.

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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.

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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)