Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1929 volume:

, , Z RA X , px yf Y l ,f ' if N K ' E'-cw' XN!fg ' X . X xg , 'S . vx - 0 O O 9 0 0 9 0 9 PM-S X rx ' N- f x 1 E X f ' - fx Q--l E, W, f If ' M Sf K X 1 gill' '15 '1f' -1'1 fgqsijfi-QJF .UQ-455 557 ECH UE l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I.l-l- THE EC HOES ll-l-III-I-I-l-l-I-I. Q Hfslffsl gorefruuorcll NOWLEDGE is the result of experiences. We study to pro- fit by the experiences of others. Therefore we are leaving to you a record of our experiences during this year, which we hope are truly echoed by this small work of our eager hancls. 2 x l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-I-l-l-l-I-I-I-l fDedieation O MONROE I. L. LORD,- who has been our faculty adviser and sponsor, and whose enduring ejjfort in trying to better our annual has placed him high in our esteem, we the Seniors of '29, do hereby dedicate this, the fifth edition of the Echoes. 3 -I-I-l-l-I-I-l-I-I-I THE ECHOES l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l- Editor-infCl1ief Ass't. Editor-in-Clriuf Businuxs lvltzmtgcr Ass't. lgusincss Matmigur l.llt.'TflTj' Editor Axslt. l,itt'rcLr5' Editor Art Editor Ass't. Art Editor Music Editor , Girl'S Athletic Editor Boys Athletic Editor ,lolce Editor Ass't. ,lolce Editor, Senior Reporter , ,lunior Reporter , Sophomore Reporter Freslunttn Ru12ortt'r,, Faculty Adviser Mabel O. Townsend , Francis Fuilor Merle W. Haller Stanley Reed Kathryn Parrott ,, Ruth Doughty Burlin Wright Dick Rider Jeanette Albright ,,Cz1rolyn Baker , , ,,tDonz1ld Sawmiller Willis Snyder J. B. Sunderland ,, Blanche Purdy Howard Long , , ,Pearl Fritz Vonnie Donhaiser ,Monroe l.. Lord -l-I-I-l-I-I-I-l.l-l THE ECHGES l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Annual Staifif THE second week in September the editors of the Annual Staff met and chose their assistants. These were nearly all juniors,who will have the responsibility of publishing another edition next year. The various editors at once began to do their respective writings. The business manager, Merle I-laller, obtained advertisements from our co-operative business people. Burlin Wright, our Art Editor, superin- tended the taking ofthe pictures and other art activities. The original imagination of Kathryn Parrott was shown in her many writings. Willis Snyder displayed his characteristic wit with his humorous jokes. Jeannette Albright, who was connected with all the music activities, wrote very vivid accounts. Qur l-ligh School Athletic Writings were overseen by Donald Sawmiller. All of these editors were under the excellent supervision of Mabel Townsend, Editor-infChief, who in turn, was advised by Mr. Lord, the faculty adviser. I i 5 l-l.l-l.l.l-l-I-l-I- -I-III-I-III-I-I-III Board of Education MRS. A. D. AKINS MR. CHARLES MARBAUGH DR. R. D. DOLTGHTYi'PRESIDENT MR. CARI. SHAFFER MRS. BERTHA PGI-lLMAN CLERK MR. ELI BOWERSGCK 0 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I-l-l- -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Faculty SPENCERVILLE High School is like a great chain, each department comprising it being a link in that chain. Therefore, in order that Spencerville High may be strong, excellence in every part must be of superlative importance, for a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. To accomplish this excellence, members of the faculty have left no stone unturned. They have given freely and unquestionably of their timeg they have endeavored to visualize the future for us. With ref assuring words they have encouraged us when we were dissatisfied and restless. They have met us more than half way in a splendid spirit of unselfishness. As the four years of our high school life draws to a close it would ap- pear at first thought that our opportunity to reciprocate is gone. But no! We shall not let that come to pass! As the years advance, we know that eyes of those from whom we received our elementary training will be turned silently toward us, no matter how great the distance that may separate us from them. Is this not the opportunity of opportunities to pay back that which we owe? They have flung us the torchg be ours to hold it high. 7 -I-I-l.l-I-l.l-l-I-I THE ECHOES l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Faculty AILEEN REINER, A. B. Ohio State University English, History and Latin. VIVIAN PLYLEY, B. S. in ED. Bliss College Commercial Subjects. JOHN H. SMITH, B. S. in AG. University of Illinois Agriculture and Manual Training. MONROE I. LORD, B. S. in ED. Ohio Northern University Mathemetics, English and General Science. ELINOR HURSH, B. M. Heidelberg University Music and Art. WM. R. BRIGGS, Defiance College junior High. ISABELLE RITT, B. S. in ED. Purdue University Home Economics and Biology. BONNIE DEEMER, A. B. Ohio University English, Spanish and History. ELMER W. JORDAN, PH. B. in University of Chicago Latin and Science. RAYMOND L. TISOR, A. B. Manchester College History and English. MILDRED BECKER Ohio Northern University junior High. ADDA SAWMILLER, Ohio Northern University Principal Grades Sixth Grade. llllllllll lllllIllll 5 i 9 l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- -l.l'l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Faculty Autographs 1 T XJ 5NI6E5W -I-I-I-I-l-l.l.l-I-I l-l-l-l-l-I-l-l-I-l- Senior Class History OR the last time the Class of '29 passes through the corridors of Spencerville High School. Before it stands the future. It was in September, 1925, that eighty-six bashful children entered the Freshman Class. At the first class meeting the following officers were elected: President, Veryl Cisco, Vice President, Jeanette Albright, Secretary, Charles Foster, Treasurer, Martha jane Neidhardtg and Reporter, Blanche Purdy. Under the supervision of Miss Sanborn,much progress was made by the Freshmen. Many members of the class were found in the glee clubs, orchestra, and on the basketball and baseball teams. We were very proud when our basketball team won the inter- class tournament. The second year found us advanced to the rank of sophomores. During the year we had several weiner roasts. A bob sled party was enjoyed at the home of Doris Carey. To lead us we chose Donald Sawmiller, Presidentg Blanche Wolfe, Vice-President, Charles Foster, Secretary, Harry Barnes, Treasurer, and Blanche Purdy, Reporter. As Juniors, the Class of '29 entered upon a year of enterprise. The officers, who made possible the great success of the year, were: President, Hubert Cvreeng Vice Presient, Stanley Zimmerman, Secretary, Kathryn Parrottg Treasurer, Jeanette Albright, and Reporter, Blanche Purdy. We helped much to the success of the basketball and baseball teams. Excellent dramatic ability was displayed in the presentation of The Deacon. The characters were well chosen and the play was enjoyed by all. The reception we gave for the seniors was given a great amount of praise. Alas! We are now seniors. The happiest days of a lifetime must come to an end. For our last year we have chosen the following to represent the class: President, Merle Hallerg Vice President, Robert Miller, Secretary, Burlin Wright, Treasurer, Howard Steiger, and Reporter, Blanche Purdy. This year has been a great success. We have had many social gatherings. Under the management of the seniors, the annual Echoes has been enlarged and improved. The senior play, The Charm School, was a great success. Now, graduation and commencement time is here, the termination of life in Spencerville High, but the beginning of a greater life-new tasks and a life of broader views. The seniors alone realize what they are leaving behind ---------- the friendships, the heartaches, the smiles, the tears, the good times, and the happiness of it all. May we never forget them, but instead may the memory be an ever- lasting inspiration for us to do better things, when we tackle the many unknown problems that lie before us. Let us tarry a moment before we take our place among the alumni, to cast one last look behind, to bid thee, Old School, farewell! 12 -I-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-I-I-I-I-l-l-I-I-l.l. MERLE HALLER Glce Club 26, 27, 28, 295 O eretta 26, 27, 28, Z9, All State Chorus 27. 295 Boosters Club 26, Cheer Leader 27, 28 29, Ath- letic Association 27, 28- 293 Oratorical Contest 263 Class Play 29, Class President 295 Annual Staff 29, Literary So- ciety 27, 28, 29, An afinity for knowledge That sticks like glue. Su whurc I gn, he goes. But Who? HOWARD STEIGER Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 293 Librarian 29, Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 29, Operctta 26, 27, 28, 29, All State Chorus 29, Basketball 293 Inter- Mural 26, 28, 29g Track 275 Athletic Association 273 Boost- ers Club 26g Oratorical Contest 263 Class Play 28, 29g Literary Society 27, 28, 29, Class Treas. 29. Mixed reason, pleasure, wisdom, with mink, A leader of merit, an atliielu nf wortl'1. ROBERT MILLER Basketball 26, 27, 28, 29, Captain 28, 293 Base- ball 26, 27, zs, 29, Captain 27g Boosters Club 26, Cvlee Club 26, 27, 28, 29, President 29g O eretta 27, 28, 293 Ciiass Vice President 295 Oratorical Contest 26g Class Play 293 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Youffc good looking, im athlete ron. But tht-1e's a great deal morn to you. BURLIN WRIGHT Glee Club 26, 27, 28 29, Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 299 Secretary and Treasurer 295 Osncretta 26, 27, 28, 29, C ass Secretary 293 Class Play 28, 29, Ora. torical Conrcst 26g Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29, Program Committee 29, Boosters Club 263 Ath- letic Association 28, 295 Basketball 26, 27, 28, 29g Inter-Mural 26, 27, 28, 293 Coach Ir. H. Girls 29g Annual Staff 28, 293 Track 26. BLANCHE PURDY Glec Club 26, 27, 28, 29g Operctra 26, 27, 28, 295 All State Chorus 29: Boosters Club 26, Ath- lcztic Association 27, 28, 295 Paper Staff 26, 273 Annual Staff 26, 27, 28, 29, Class Play 28, 29, Litcrary Society 27, 28, 29, Class Reporter 26, 27, 28, 29, Librarian 27. 28, 29. Dv you suppose the'Il xiick, If Hurry guts sick? -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE EC HOES -l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- DEWITT ALBRIGHT Glcc Club 26, 27, 28, 29: Operetra 26, 27. 28, 295 Basketball 27, 28, Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29. He is a jolly merry- lieuned fellow. MARY ARNCLD Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 293 Literary Society 27, 28, 293 Latin Club 27. MARTHA ARNOLD Bo0ster's Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29, Latin Club 27. To lu: seen, 'rather than to be heard. JEANNETTE ALBRIGHT Class Vice President 26, Treasurer 28, Boosters Club 265 Basketball 26, 27,: Glee Club 26, 27, 28 293 Opererta 26, 27, 28, 29, Orchestra 29, Pianist 294 Class Play 28, 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29: Latin Club 27: Annual Staff 27, 28, 29, Track 26. Where rl1e'n:'s u will, 1lnere's u way. l don'l say much, l just study my lessons. HARRY BARNES Basketball 26, 27: Base- ball 27, 28, Track 27, Athletic Association 27. 58, 295 Class Treasurer 7. Better lure :han ntver -l-l-l-l-l-l-I.l-l-I-I- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l.l-l.l-l-l-l- HELEN BARNT Boosters Club 263 Ath- letic Association 28, 293 Cvlee Club ZBQ Operetta 283 Literary Society 28, Z9. Her voice is soft and sweet, An excellent thing in 44-mnan. None but himself can be his parallel, RUTH MAE BICE Boosters Club 263 Ora- torical Contest 26: Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 291 Operetta 26, 27, 28: Literary Society 27, 28 29. A friend in need, is a friend indeed. ERNEST BEERMAN Glee Club 27, 28, 293 Opererta Z8, 293 All State Chorus 293 Boost- ers Club 26g Athletic Association 27, 28. 29: ligterary Society 27, 28, Silence is better than an empty charter. HAROLD BEERMAN Glee Club 27, 28, - 29, Operctta 27, 28, 293 Orchestra 27, 28, 295 All State Chorus 295 Oratorical Contest 263 Class Play 28, 293 Boosters Club 263 Ath- letic Association 27: Inter-Mural B. B. 275 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. HAROLD BOWEN Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 293 Glue Cluh 27, Z8, 293 Operctta 27, 28, 293 Boosters Club 26: Ath- letic Association 28, 293 Oratorical Contest 26: Class Play 283 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. His friends are many His foes-has he any? Q 0 -l.l.l.l-l-l-I-l-l.l-l- THE ECHUES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- FREDA BRUBAKER Literary Society 27, 28. 29, Orntorical Contest 26: Boosters Club 265 Athletic Association 27. 28, 29. Shift full ul pep and mischief tim, DORIS CAR EY South Hi 26, Triangle Club 26, Literary Society 27, 28, 293 Ath- letir Association 28, 29. WARREN CAREY Athletit' Association 27, 28, 295 Boosters Clulw 263 Orutorical Contest 26, Comtnerrial Cluh 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Seldom huiml but always doing. EVELYN CARR Boosters Clul'1 26, Ath- letic Assofiation 27: Literary Society 27, 28, 591 Oratorical Contest 6. Her hair, her mtmnnv, All who sau' admired. A A merry heart multerh a cheerful countenance. ALIEEN COFFMAN Track 263 Boosters Club 263 Athletic Asso- ciation 27, 28, 29, Glee Clulw 27, 28, 295 Vice President 29, Operetta 28, 29, Otatorical Con- test 26, Class Play 28, 29, Secretary of Princi- pal 28, 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Gnd rmlde har small in tmler to make a more choice hit uf workman- ship. -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l.l-l- MAX COFFMAN Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 295 Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Glee Club 295 Operetta 29. He can argue you Out of house and home. 9 -- Sl1e's jolly and full of fun And a good friend to everyone, MAE DAVIS - Track 265 InterfMural 28, 295 Boosters Club Club 265 Athletic As- sociation 28, 295 Glee Club 295 Operetta 295 Oratorical Contest 265 Iigterary Society 27, 28, She can frown, she can smile, But she can do, some things worth while. WALTER CRAFT Baseball 26, 27, 28, 295 Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Boosters Club 265 Agri. Club 29, I hu-fry not, neither do WORRY. LUTHERA CULVER Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 275 Ora- torical Contest 265 Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29. DANIEL EGTS Delphos Hi 265 C-lee Club 265 Literary So- ciety 27, 28, 295 judging Team 29. We do nor want him any longer, Hu is long enough al- ready. -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l- THE ECHOES -l-l.l-l-I-l-I-I-l-I-li GWENDOLYN ELEY Oratorieal Contest 265 Athletic Association 27, 28, 29g Busters Club 26: Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Gvnrlu manner, full of gmcu, All seen u'ili'1. it smiling fave. BERNICE FISSEI. Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27. 28, 29, Ulee Club 295 Opcretta 29, Oratoriral Contest 263 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. BEATRICE FR ANK Glee Club 20, Operctta 29, All State Chorus 293 Class Play 29g Literary Society 27, ZH, 29, Inter- Mural 293 Boosters Club 263 Athletic Association 29. l,iki-iiivic, xwuul, and lciml. Avmrlwr like iiur ix hard fn find. VERNON ELEY Oratorical Contest 263 judging Team 27, 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29, Boosters Club 26. I do nm hurry, neither da l wurfyf' I.vin'ning, by study must he wan. RUTH GABERDIEL Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 29g Oratorical Contest 26, Literary Society 27, 28, 29g Class Play 29, Glec Club 293 Operetta 29, All State Chorus 29. A nice little girl full of I-Nfl, A jolly companion for everyone. -I-I-I-I-l.l.l-I-I-l.I. -l-l-l-l-l-I.l-I-l-l-l- HUBERT GREEN Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 293 O eretta 27, 28, 295 Class Play 283 Ora- torical Contest 261 Class President 283 Literary Society 27, 28, 293 Latin Club 273 Boosters Club 26, Athletic Associa- tion 27, 28, 29: Inter- Mural 26, 28, 293 Basket ball 293 Track 26. He was u. kind, rnvrry- hearted fellow, C Norman d0esn't have much zo say. But on him, responsi- bility you can lay. LOIS HENNE Cvlee Club 27, 28, 293 O eretta 27, 28, 293 Cass Play 28, 293 Ora- torical Contest 263 Bas- ketball 26, 27, 283 lnter- Mural 26, 28, 293 B. B. Girls' Manager 28: Boosters Club 262 Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 293 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Lois, we like you much, lz's just your mlk, and ways, and such. HELEN HANCE Literary Society 27, 28, 293 Boosters Club 26: Athletic Association 28, 223 Oratorical Contest Her eyes are modestly beamin you'd never think of mischief she's dreaming. NORMAN HAYES Cvlee Club 293 Operetta 29: Otatnrical Contest 263 Boosters Club 265 Athletic Association 27, 28, 293 Literary Soceity 27, 28, 293 Agri. Club 28, 293 Vice President 283 Secretary 29. Lewis JORDAN New Bremen Hi 263 Literary Society 27, 28, 293 President 29g Latin Club 273 Class Play 283 Inter-Mural 293 B. B. 28, 29. Lcu'cy is boyish, witty, and mill, Sovcasric at times. hut enjoyed by all. .l-l-l.l-l.l.l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l.l-l-l- WALTER KENNEDY Boosters Club 265 Ora' rorical Contest 265 Class Play 295 Glec Cluh 295 Operetta 295 judging Team 27. 295 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Walter truly likcs to work, And duty, he will never shi1k. WALDO LONG Glcc Club 27, 28, 295 Treasurer 295 Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 295 O cretra 21. zs, 29: Amp state Chorus 27, 295 Ora- torical Contest 265 Class Play 285 Literary So- ciety 27, 28, 295 Boost- ers Club 265 Athletic Association 28, 29. FLOYD LOUTH Boosters Cluh 265 Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 295 Built for cntlunuicc and not for speed. JAMES LEE Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 29: Oratorical Contest 265 Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Commercial Club 29. An honest man, God'S nnhlest work. Wi, Although he denies it now, To be IL minister is his vow. MELVIN LOWRY Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 295 Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 295 Operetta 27, 28, 295 lnter-Mural 26, 275 Ath- letic Association 275 Boosters Club 265 Ora- torical Contest 265 Class Play 28, 295 Literary So- ciety 27 ,28, 295 Presi- dent 28. A harmless fallow to say the least, -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE EC HOES -l.l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- ALICE MARTIN Basketball 26, 27, 28, 29, Boosrers Club 265 Inter- Mural 26, 27, 28, 29, Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 29, Operetta 26, 27, 28, 29, Oratorical Contest 263 Class Play 28, 29, Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29, Latin Club 27. Each mind has its own method. Silence is olden. HAROLD MONFORT Orchestra 28, 29, Basket ball 28, 29, Boosters Club 265 Athletic As- sociation 27, 28, 29, Track 26, 27: Literary Society 27, za, 29. His mind works best when he's chewing gum. n LOIS MILLER Track 26: Inter-Mural 27, 28, 29, Boosters Club 26: Athletic Association 28: Oratorical Contest 265 Literary Society 27, 28, 29. Hu eyes are winning, her smile is ma. VERLA MILLER Oratorical Contest 26g Boosters Club 26, Ath letic Association 27, 28, 295 Literary Society 27, 28. 29. MARTHA JANE NEIDHARDT Cvlee Club 26, 27, 28, 293 Librarian 26, 27, Presi- dent 293 Operetta 26, 27, 28, 29, All State Chorus 29: Boosters Club 263 Ticket Chairman 29, Athletic Association 27, 28. 295 B. B. Girls' Manager 295 Office Girl 295 Class Treas. 26: Class Play 28, Oratorical Contest 26. A pal zo have when yau're feeling blue. A friend to have when your fvicnds are few. l -I-I-I-I-I-I-I-Ill-I-I. -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- ANNA OEHOLF Oraturical Contest 263 Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 29, Literary Society 27, 28, 29: Ulee Club 29, Opt-ruttn 29. Mind urwwwiplnyud is mind iuu'nfmli'il. BERNARD PRICE Basltctlwall 26, 27, 28, 29, Baseball 26, 27, 28, 29, Track 27, Booster Club 26, Athletic Association 27, 28, 293 Glee Clulw 26, 27, 28, 293 Operetta 26, 27, 28, 293 Literary So- ciety 27, 28 29. RETHA REED Glee Cluh 29, Opt-retta 295 Boosters Club 26, Athletic Association 27, 28, 293 Track 26, 27 Literary Society 27, 28 29. Where the stream rimncrh smouzhcxl, the water ix rlcepcxtf' KATHRYN PARROTT Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28. 29, lnter-Mural 27, Ora- torical Contest 26, Class Play 28, 293 Glue Club 29, Operetta 29, Annual Staff 28, 20, Cafeteria Cashier 27, 281 Class Secretary 283 Latin Club 27, Literary Society 27, 28, 29, Salutatorian. Sim makes u misrulce mice in u wliiluf- but then, who cares? Wfm'rv and l have min mfr ' EUNICE REMPFER Boosters Club 26, Ath- letic Association 27, 28, 29, Oratorical Contest 26, Literary Society 27, 28, 29, A maiden never bold nl' spirir, still and quiet. -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I- THE ECHOES -l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- DONALD SAWMILLER Cvlee Club 26, 27, 28, 295 Librarian 295 Operetta 26, 27, 28, 295 Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 295 President 295 All State Chorus 27. 295 Class President 275 Annual Staff 28, 295 Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 275 Athletic Manager 295 Assistant Manager 27. 285 lnter-Mural 265 Class Play 28, 295 Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29: Program Committee 29, As good m be our of the wurld as out nf fashion. When joy and duty clash, Let duty gn to smash. MERLE TOWNSEND Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Baseball 27, 28, 295 Basketball 26, 27, 28, 29: Inter-Mural 27, 28, 29: Class Play 285 Orchestra 27, 285 Advertising Manager 29. His mDtt0, 'Thinking is tl waste of thought! WILLIS SNYDER Glee Club 27, 28, 295 Operetta 27, 28, 295 Orchestra 26, 27, 28, 295 Class Play 28, 295 An- nual Staff 295 Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 28, 29. Our inimitable George ' with his jolly ways, Makes you laugh on the hlucst nf days. MABEL TOWNSEND Glee Club 26, 27, 28, 295 Operetta 26, 27, 285 Pianist 295 Orchestra 28,295 Boy's Glee Club Pianist 295 All State Chorus 295 Latin Club 275 Literary Society 27, 28, 295 Program Com- mittee 275 Boosters Club 265 Basketball 26, 27, 28, 295 Athletic Association 27, 28, 295 Annual Staff 28, 295 Class Play 28, 295 Ora- torical Contest 265 lnter- Mural 26, 27, 28, 295 Track 265 Cafeteria Cashier 295 Vale- dictorian. STANLEY ZIMMERMAN Boosters Club 265 Ath- letic Association 28, 295 Class Vice President 285 Glee Club 295 Operetta 295 Class Play 285 Ora- torical Contest 265 Agri. judging Team 265 Liter- ary Society 27, 28, 29. A studious gentleman and a gentle student. ORD REC ON IS PR SS LA C NTENCED UNTIL SE OF ICT ED NV l Co CD 5 .-1 42' 6 Z 5 9 z o O at Shawnee va O4 O 4-J en eu IE ED 5 -Q v-4 O O -C U KD U .C U DD C .-4 P 5 s- GJ .-C1 U C6 U L- D-4 1-4 KN- NO CJ -C1 .9 L- 2 'C I1 I' C O I' Albright l 672 jean l Writi g letters l Postage stamps are .03 each Arnold y 673 A Marty Being inconspicious i She becomes a nurse Arnold 674 Mamie ' Driving a Chevrolet She gets a Lincoln Barnes 675 Barnes Being late A He gets to school on time Barnt 676 Hen Cviggling l She c ies Beerman 677 Erny Blushing l Willys-Knight wears out Beetman 678 Bud Being bashful 5 He leaves the Freshmen alon Bice 679 Udie Trying to reduce 1 She weighs 100 pounds Bowen 680 Bowen Hating the ladies l He finds that ideal Brubaker 681 Fritz Being t o fond of Lewie She gets him Carey 682 Dovey Being steady with Lutz Wedding-bells ring Carey 683 Carey Having red hair I He gets gray Carr 684 Eva E. Being quiet I Her hair gets straight Coffman 685 Leeny Day dreaming of Mike She makes her home in Elida Coffman 686 Maxo Argumentation He ag ees Craft 687 Walt I Being interested in Sophomores l He gets one Culver 688 Babe E Excessive Cosmetics She keeps her shoes on Davis 689 Tude Too much Faust Next leap year Egts 690 Dan y Driving a Ford He graduates Eley 691 Peggy l Being good y She gets F in conduct Eley 692 Vern One hand driving His mind is on his lessons Fissel I 693 Bernie 5 Hitting keys i She misses one Frank 694 Beaty Talking too much jack silences her Gaberdiel 695 Runt Fighting She and Fat quit Green 696 Hue Eating too much I He is forced to diet Haller 697 Ping Cheer leading 4 He loses his voice Hance 698 Helena Grumbling Sunday 24 C 0 RD W N so I W Ss LA C T 'G S I' ::.' E D E, 2 Us -U E EMG C :mga O 2 E 9234 H mug 3 aim-U '53 Su Q awwi E-C .,,, : E -Emil 51 HUM ,dgm maui? cn Q- Fgwcguv- if UV: ESE :E 38 Hoo: 43'-.'E P2 363 JQUEUEU 'ghd E505 'C ,M 'US u.. 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'3 'ni S .ua-Q N: ,uazit 3'-' :Nm E2 :xo 63 EE:-44-'X lvl-.IN E S5535 Soo EMU Eggw sa EE '56 'NS ' C55 Z-CU IN'-1 i fu'6' N OH INN E f- N-r Ewfs mm UQ.-d 'Nl QEE IN 23 aiH?U c:,?,,U Cfj'-:EG S33 G CI nu f-9325 own- i-'gg 92 Si 25 .l-I.l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l.l-I-l-l'l-l-l-l-l- M H f The '29 Clowns just a topsy turvy pack Following in an elephant's tracke- This way and that and upside down, The '29 class is one hig clown Poor Melvin, it seems cannot hear, So hcls jumped into the elephant's ear, And Merle with his numerous clothes ls hanging onto a trunk with his toes! Helen Hance l'm sure you'll seed- Seemingly graceful on an elephant's knee Mr. Dump our praise of your basketball Has made all hut your head pitifully small Tisor and Martha make a comely pair Out in their balloons for air! Beatrice's head is such an ivory husk That she's Filling it up on the elephant s tusk Pres. Merle is near Burlin-yea, far too close So Barney is hanging onto his toes. Mabel is looking down at her Miller If he gets any nearer that Carr it'll kill her I fear that for pillows there'll be a sad lack When Howdy reaches the end of that elephant's back We'll rah for the Seniors--The White and The Green The short and the fatg the slim and the lean And here's hoping Freda will never fail To keep a firm hold on that elephant's tail! NADENE HARTER. l-I-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- -I-l-l-I-I-I-I-III I The Class of Nineteen Twenty Nine Oh don't you think us very fine, The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nineg We pretty damsels, fair to see, We boys as nice as nice can be. The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine. We know of Vergil, Cicero, Of Ag and Ec and Shorthand sog And English-listen how we talk, With Bards and Poets we shall walk. The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine. lt's things we like to see and do Which make us men and women too: We'll see the world with all its sights, We'll right the wrongs with all our mights The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine Reunions too, we'll hold them so That ev'ry member true can go, Our troth is sworn to such a plan, And we'll be there-both maid and man. The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine. And when old Father Time, so strong, Shall say to us, just come along, The Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine Will go across the Stygian brine. Good bye- Old Class of Nineteen Twenty-Nine. 27 -I-I-I-I-l-I-I-l-l-l THE ECHOES l-I-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Senior Autographs YA UN DHQQASSES l.l-l.l-I-l-l-l-I-I-l I-l.l.l-I-l.l-i-6-I-I President IRA HULLINGER Vice President I. B. SUNDERLAND Secretary CAROLYN BAKER Treasurer STANLEY REED Morro- 'Tis not in Morrals to command Success, Semphronius, But we'll do more, we'll Deseruie it. Class Colors-Maroon and Gray. Class Flower-American Beauty Rose. President I .,s,,,,, ...,.,,,.,,..,.......,,,.......,.,..,,,..,Y,.................YY...4.... ....f. A--A--------,--- .Ira Hullinger Vlcg Pfgggdgnf V H , ,,A,, ,,.,.,,,,,,,, ,,,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,.,.., J . B . SLlndCl'l3.l'ld Secretary rc.s . , .iv,..ieee Carolyn Baker Treasurer. Reporter, ,, ,. ..,. 30 ,......,.Stanley Reed ,,,.r,,.Howard Long llllllllll THEECHOES llllllllll First Raw: Mary Townsend, Nadee Harter, Mary Sower, Ruth Hoch, Burnetta Shaffer, Carolyn Baker, William Beerman, Ruth Martin, Frances Miller, Bernice Putman, Belva Heil, lnez Wine- gardner, Opal Reynolds. Second Row: Velma Leasor, Maxine Barnes, Ruth Kemp, Ruth Smith, Neva Sever, Helen Wilkin, Dorothy Stonehill, Mabel Grassele, Luella Mees, Beulah Long, Dorothy Keller. Third Row: Vada Blakely, Ira Hullinger, Russel Bice, Howard Plickarcl, Ruie Oaches, Harold Bowersock, Robert Taylor, Henry Core, Maurice Louth, Ruth Doughty. Top Row: Everett Miller, Eugene Boyer, Emmerson Stauffer, Francis Failor, Stanley Reed, B. Sunderland, Robert Hahn, Howard Long. Junior Class History HE Freshman Class of 1927 had an enrollment of sixty pupils. Officers were elected, a class motto and colors were chosen. The class entered a great contest, testing whether they could long endure. After the finals, the class found they could engage in a more difficult test. The Sophomores had a most successful year. They took a great interest in the activities of the school. Members of the class were represented in athletics, music, and original staffs. The junior Class of 1929 entered into all the outstanding activities of the school. They had very fme basketball teams. In the Intramural Tournament, our girls won the trophy, but the boys were defeated in the finals. The class had entertainments to make the year more interesting. One of the outstanding entertainments was the junior and Senior Banquet. The class gave a play, Fighting Chance, which was a great success. 31 -l-l.l-I-I-I-I-l-I-l THE ECHOES l'l'l'l'l!l'l'l'l'l' President HOWARD BERRY Sophomore Class History IN September, 1927, fifty-seven boys and girls entered their names on the roll of Spencerville High School as Freshmen. Class officers were elected and class colors, flower and motto were chosen. Miss Hatter was our sponsor. Our class was represented in the musical organizations and in athletics. The next year we registered as Sophomores. Owing to the loss of several members, our number was reduced to forty. Our sponsor this year was Miss Reiner. All the members of our class took an active part in the school activities. Our class was represented in the Orchestra, Cvlee Club, and Basketball. The class was especially proud of its basketball team. ln the interclass tournament the Sophomores played the Seniors. The Sophomores put up a splendid fight, but at the final bell the Seniors won, the score being 16 to 15. During the first semester the class had one outing, a Weiner roast at Fort Amanda, which was enjoyed by all present. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas vacation and each came back ready for work. During the last semester most of the time was spent in studying, allowing little time for social activities. Through our diligence and the help of the teachers, we have advanced a great deal in our studies. We hope to come back next year and have as much success as we have had this year. 32 llllllllll llllllIlll First Row: Marie Coffman, Ruth Roberts, Kathryn Rigdon, Hazel Borland, Dorothy Plikerd, Pearl Fritz, Wanda Cisco, Pauline Ashton, Margaret Woodworth, Marjorie Sees. Second Row: Neva Sawmiller, Ruth Meckling, Kathryn Barnt, Ruth Beerman, Roene Sunderland, Wilbur Clark, Stanley Dershem, Francis Sheley, Eunice Martin, Mary Lee, Lucille Young, Norma Carr. Thirrl Row: Viola Wolford, Harley Siebert, Harry Donhaiser, joe Wright, Wayne Weaver, Everett Winans, Gordon jones, Paul Fissel, Paul Coffman, Clifford Siehert, Howard Berry, Kathryn Hilyard. Top Row: Richard Neidhardt, Carl Purdy, Harold Siehert, Enid Eisly, Ireta Rider, Harry Borland, Paul Ashton, Carl Leasor, Earl Miller. Sophomore Class Morro: MTU-nite we launch, where shall we anchor? Class Colors-Navy Blue and Gold. Class Flower-Violet. C lass Offcers President, ..r,,r,,,,, .,r,,r,... .,.,,,.,,,re. ,.......e ..,. H o w a rd Berry Vice President ,..e,e,. ..,...,. R ichard Neidhardt Secretary ,er..,er,e. ..e,,,ee, R uth Beerman Treasurer, e,e, . ........ Hazel Borland Reporter ..,.e, .,,.r, , ..... , ,Pearl Fritz 33 -l.l-I-I-I-l-l-I-I-l THE ECHOES l-l-l-I-I-I-I-I-l-I. President JACK DETRICK Freshmen Class History THERE were sixty-three Freshmen that enrolled in Spencerville I-ligh School during September. Qur social activities were few as we were devoting our time to hard studies especially those exposed to Latin. In October we held a weiner roast at Fort Amanda after which followed our initation. During the big snow of January we decided to have a bob sled party at the home of Jennie Marie Belt. This we all enjoyed very much. We feel that we were well represented this year as some Freshmen were in the Glee Clubs, Orchestra and other social activities. We hope to be better represented next year. This year will soon be over and we are one step nearer to our goal, which is a good education. 34 -I-I-I-l-l-l.l-l-l-l THE ECHOES l-l-l-I-I-I-I-l-I-I. First Row: Carl Colgan, Dale Harriff, Robert Stonehill, Dick Rider, Ben Townsend, Harold Davies William Burnett, Raymond Coffman, Emmet Sarka. Second Row: Maxine Eley, Myrtle Stelzer, Gertrude Harter, Evelyn Steiger, Gladys Mees, Gladiola Hahn, Blanche Seewer, Cecil Brandehery, Bera Pickering, Kathryn McCray, Edna Decker, Mary Core, Mildred Wheeler. Third Row: Lillian Moore, Howard Fissel, Marie Miller, Maryada Menefee, Madeline Fritz, Freddie Mees, Marjorie Failor, Dora Davenport, Carolyn Medaugh, Margaret Cvolliff, Florence Gillispie, Edith Workman, Beulah Carmine Drake, Clarence Croft. Fourth Row: O'Rhea Stose, Olan jones, Ruth Steinbrenner, Beulah Kolter, Jennie Belt, Wilmer Reynolds, Ivan Shobe, Vonnie Donhaiser, Gordon Miller, Helen Hydaker, Louise Grassle, Marjory Lee, Silvia Roeder. Top Row: Edgar Core, Helen Franks, Willis Goodwin, Charles Workman, jack Detrich, Layton Place, Maurice Richardson, Charles Hemminway, Dorothy Thomas, Herman Sandkuhl, Daniel Miller. Freshmen Class Morro: Fortes fortuna juvatf' Fortune favors the brave. Class Colors-Purple and Gold. Class Flower-Carnation. Class Officers President ,,,i,,,. ...., . . ,.,s,,,, ,Jack Derrick Vice President .,,,,,,,s,,.i..,,,,, ,,,, , Helen Hydecker Secretary and Treasurer ,,,.s,, ,,,,,,,,,, . . .Dick Rider Reporter ,i,..,.c..,t,ts,......s,.., ,,,,,, ,.,. ,,i,.e,. V o n nie Donhaiser 35 -I-III-I-l.l-I-l-I-I. THE EC HOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- junior High School MOTTO: The secret to success is constancy to purpose. IN striving toward success, the students of junior High School have met their defeats and triumphs bravely. Much interest has been manifested in building up the school spirit in preparation for Senior High. W Among the most important projects of the year was the presentation in song of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the upper grades. The pride of the boys and girls in their new reading matter has well worth paid them for their services. The lrving and Longfellow Literary Societies were organized to allow everyone the privilege of developing his literary talent. Monthly pro- grams were held in which special days and themes were emphasized. Under the splendid direction of Miss Hursh, Glee Clubs were or- ganized. Reed work resulted in many attractive and useful articles. Then too, there has been much interest in basketball. The faculty in charge consisted of W. R. Briggs and Miss Mildred Becker. The former teaching, English, Geography, Spelling, Writing, and Hygiene, and the latter, teaching Aritmetic, History, Civics, Reading and Agriculture. 36 IIIIIIIIIITHEECHOESlllIllllll Junior High School Top Row: Dorothea Briggs, Robert Price, Virginia Davis, jesselyn Hays, John Thompson, Ralph I-Iemenway, Carl Coffman, Ted Sunderland, John Frey, George Bayman, Juanita Seibert, Harmon Sunderland. Fourth Row: Edward Fritz, Gay I-Iydaker, Leafa Culver, Mary Miller, Edith Clark, Mary Neidhardt, Dorothy Lee, Gerald Green, Ruthela Kennedy, Louise Hirn, Harold Montague, Anna Brown. Third Row: W. R. Briggs, john Gochenour, Isabella Goodwin, Kathryn Rabley, Ruby Davis, Carrie Mae Zimmerman, Wanda Thompson, June Wilkin, Elsie Leis, Irene Moore, Velma jane Miller, Edna I-Ioch, Opal Davis, Wandabelle Barnt, Mildred Becker. Second Row: Inez Croft, Martha Martin, Mary McMichael, Mary Heil, Gayla Myers, Ruby Myers, Carolyn Seibert, Bernadine Kuhns, Pauline Whyman, Mary Price, Ruth Metzger, Imogene Brubaker, Sarah Ann Eiseley. First Row: Mack Sutton, Bernard Craft, Ned Zimmerman, Robert Baldwin, Robert Mack, Robert Shaffer, Frederick Tone, Max Roberts, Dean Lewis, joan Wright, Harold Mechling. 37 lllllllllll lllllllllll - 599W- 'Q9',' 11,5-1.,M :Xg A4 if Q wh ,Q km 38 X K X Mm , NSR Q! X Q if ff L W7 W ,N X J' EW - ' Q' : : f X 5 V. , x If A 7:5 X mx I X A , 3 ' J, 'HV ' X MMM X R fly 'f'- Q ' f AND o 1- 'I 'Xmwn MUSIC 4 l-l-l-l.I-l-l-l-l-l- -I-I-l.l-l-l.l-l.l.I School Song BQOSTING THE NEW HIGH Faithful and true-hearted, let us cheer for our new Hi. We revere her and defend her, and her colors proudly fly. We will stand for her united, of her deeds we gladly tell. Her colors streaming, glad faces beaming, So here's a cheer for her that we all love so well. Ci-iokusz joyous and ever loyal, Let us boost for our new Hi. Let ev'ry heart sing, Let ev'ry voice ring, There's no time to grieve and sigh. lt's ever onward, our course pursuing, May defeat ne'er our ardor coolg But united we will boost for her, our new Hi School. Honors she has taken, on the track and with the ball. May she always rank the highest, may her colors never fall. There's no other that can match her, when her team is on t Her hoys the fleetest, her girls the sweetest, Then here's a cheer for her, for her who ne'er will yield. 40 he fle .I-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-Ill THE ECHCES I-I-I-l-l.l-I-I-I-l Cello Pianist Horns Mabel Townsend Jeannette Albright Wllldo Long Violins Piccolo glmild lffogfort Harry Donhaiser Howard Steiger Bgxwn D0f0fhY KCHCY . Robert Beerman Carolyn Baker Clamwff Burnetta Shaffer Melvin Lowery Dick Neidhardt Harold Beermun Earl Miller William Beermnn Burlin Wright Willis Snyder TTOm1,0nC Donald Sawmiller Francis Failor Saxophone Howard Long Director Eugene Boyer Drums Miss Hursh Jack Derrick Orchestra Officers President-Donald Sawmiller Sec. and Treas.-Burlin Wright Librarians-Howard Steiger, Eugene Boyer HE Orchestra of Spencerville High School, under the direction of Miss Hursh, had a very successful season. The group numbered twenty-four. This in- cluded eight violins, one cello, one flute, three clarinets, one saxophone, one alto horn, six cornets, one trombone, one set of drums and the piano. The orchestra will miss the senior class of '29, because twelve of the members are from that class, but we have some promising material coming in from Junior High which we hope will take their places. The orchestra was invited to play at the various entertainments put on by the different classes and clubs both in school and out. Every one enjoyed the work and every one was well pleased with the music they produced, 41 -I-I-l.l-I-I-l-l-I-I THE ECHOES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- First Rim' Myrtle Stelzer Ruth Caherdiel Opal Reynolds Ruth Mae Bice Alice Martin Burnetta Shaffer Carmen Drake Ruth Steinhrenner Mary Sower Watida Cisco Aileen Coffman President Secretary and Treasurer Librarian Pianist A Girls' Gllee Club Second Row Jeannette Albright Beulah Long Vonnie Donhaiser Frances Miller Mae Davis Kathryn Parrott Ruth Doughty Retha Reed Mahel Townsend Martha jane Neidhardt Blanche Purcly Caroline Baker Maxine Barnes Anna Oelhoff Miss Hursh Officers -12 Third Ron' Lois Henne Luella Mees Mabel Cvrassely Ruth Smith Beatrice Frank Helen Wilkins Burlin Wright Ruth Kemp Vada Blakely Dorothy Keller Bernice Fissel Ruth Hoch Martha Neidhardt Ruth Smith ,B ,Myrtle Stelzer Jeannette Albright -l-l.l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l- -I-l-I-l-l-l-l-I-I-l- First Row Richard Neidhardt Emerson Stauffer Stanley Zimmerman Harold Beerman Waldo Long Eugene Boyer Richard Rider Willis Snyder William Beerman President ,aaaaaaaaaaa B Vice President etet,,,, , Pianist ,, , M., Boys? Glee Club Second Row Howard Long Walter Kennedy Hubert Green Howard Steiger Bernard Price Donald Sawmiller Stanley Reed Harry Donhaiser I. B. Sunderland Robert Hahn Officers 43 Third Row Merle Haller Francis Failor De Witt Albright Ernest Beerman Robert Miller Melvin Lowry Norman Hays Harold Bowen Max Coffman jack Deitrick .Robert Miller , ,, , , Francis Failor Mabel Townsend -l-l.l-l.l.l-l-l-l-l- THE EC HOES -I-I-I-I-l-l.l-l-l.l. The Belle of Barcelona ARGARITA DE MONTERO, the daughter of Luis de Montero and Gloria Montero, has just returned home from a finishing school in Madrid. It is fiesta time in Barcelona and the day of the first big bull fight of the season. Margarita meets her friends, Don lose, Don Juan, Dona Marcella, and Dona Anita, in the Plaza, where they are dancing and lauding the great toreador, Emilio. Three years before while touring the U. S. with her parents Margarita met Lieutenant Harold Wright. It was love at first sight but their courtship was soon interrupted by her unexpected return to Spain. Lieutenant Wright goes to Spain accompanied by his friends Pat Malone, Captain Colton, and the Marines. He arrives at the time of the annual fiesta , On the day of Margarita's return from Madrid, as he is walking through the Plaza, he finds a mantilla on which is a silver pin. He recognizes it as one he had given her in Washington. They meet when Margarita returns looking for her Mantilla, and the old romance is resumed. Lieutenant Wright learns that she has become engaged to a scheming nobleman, much against her will. Harold secures the aid of his friends fPat, Miss Ayers, and Pedrol in his efforts to break the engagement, but he is opposed by the nobleman and Margarita's parents. De la Vega has bribed Pedro, the manager of Senor Monteros tobacco plantation, to assist him in his crooked work at the Custom House. Lieutenant Wright suspects the nobleman for certain alleged conditions existing in the Custom House. He begins an investigation, which reveals that De la Vega has been defrauding the American government. He has deceived Senor Montero by telling him that be- cause he was born in the United States he could not be appointed ambassador to America. This law had been repealed many years before-. The nobleman begged for mercy, which was granted him after a promise to re- lease Margarita from her engagement. All ends well when England and Ireland, America and Spain are united through the marriage of Pat and Miss Ayers, Mercedes and Emilio, and Margarita and Harold. C A S T Luis de Montero, Welathy plantation owner r...,,. .,.,,tt M elvin Lowry Gloria de Montero ,...,......... ,....,...,.....,........... . ....... B lanche Purdy Margarita, an accomplished daughter ............,,t..,,..... .............., ....,,t. ,,..t. M a r y Sower Mercedes, Her sister ......,...,.,..,..,...r...r...........,...,..................................... Aileen Coffman Francisco de la Vega, Chief Inspector at the Custom House, who claims to be a Nobleman .................,...,.r .....................,....,.. ,.......rr................,......,..r W a ldo Long Pedro, Manager of de Montero's Plantation ........ .......... M erle l-laller Emilio, a toreador, suitor of Mercedes .........., . ......... Willis Snyder 44 -l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHGES -I-l-l-l-I-I-l-I-I-li Dona Mercela ....AA7,,, , , 7 .,, , ,, , ,, 7 7 ,.7 , ,, , 77 . ,,7 , , ,,, , ,, , 77Burlin Wright Dona Anto ., v V . , , , M artha Neidhardt Don juan .,,.AAA,7,,,. 77 ..,,,,,,,,,, YY,,,, 77 ,,Y,,,, ,,,,, 7 77 77Bernard Price Don jose ,,,.v.,..... ,A,,A , ,, , , ,,., , 7 7 7 77 . , , .,,, , 77., . ,, , ,,,,..., ... D o n ald Sawmiller Martha Matilda Ayers, an English governess ,a,a ...,i,,,,,v 7 77 i77,,v.,,,... I eanette Albright Lieutenant Harold Wright, Custom Inspector from U. S ,,.,t.,.... 7 ,.t. 777Francis Failor Patrick Malone, Companion of Hal ..,tr,,,otw,,.,,t.,,,,t,t,....,t,, l.,t,t,,t,t,,t Howard Steiger Captain Colton, of the Cruiser Montana ,,,. ,..,,t,r.r.t,,,,t,,,,t, 7 ,r,r,,t,r,,, R obert Miller MARINES-William Beerman, Eugene Boyer, Robert Hahn, Harry Donhaiser, Dick Neidhardt, Howard Long, Harold Beerman, Emerson Stauffer. Stanley ZimmermanHStandard Bearer TAMBOURINE AND FLOWER GIRLS+W3Dd3 Cisco, Burnetta Shaffer, Carolyn Baker, Francis Miller, Anna Oelhoff, Myrtle Stelzer, Beulah Drake, Bernice Fissell, Alice Martin, Ruth Hoch, Ruth Cvaberdiel. STUDENTS-Ruth Doughty, Retha Reed, Beatrice Frank, Lois Henne, Dorothy Keller, Hubert Green, Dick Rider, jack Detrick, Norman Hays, Ernest Beerman, Mae Davis, Katherine Parrott, Luella Mees, Ruth Smith, Helen Wilkin, Walter Kennedy, Max Coffman, Harold Bowen, Stanley Reed, Dewitt Albright. Pianists ,..rr,r,,.r......,,,,,r,,,,,,.,, ...rrr,,,r,,,r.,.,t,,r,r,,,,...rr,,,,r,, 7 .7Mabel Townsend, Ruth Kemp SCENE-All three scenes take place in the Plaza del Rey, Barcelona, Spain. TIME-Festical of the Toreadors. ACT I-Afternoon. ACT II-Night of same day. ACT lll-Two weeks later. MANAGEMENT Costumes. .777.77 7777 7777777777..777777 M a rtha Jane Neidhardt, Burlin Wright Posters 77r7..7,7,777. 7 77 7777..77 ..77777.7..7,7777.777r.7777,7777 777777777777777777 7 7 77Dick Rider Ticket Sale 77..777. 7777r.7r , 77 777777777.77777777..77777777 Eugene Boyer, Robert Hahn Stage Carpenters ...77.77. 77777777.7 M r. Smith, Walter Kennedy, Max Coffman Lights and Curtain 77.7777.7 7 77,77777777777777 7r77777 7777 7 7 77777777 7 r r77Merle Townsend Directors .7777.7.777777 77 77 777777 7Miss Reiner and Miss Hursh 45 -l.l-l-l.l-l-l-l.l.l- THE ECHOES -l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I- Literary Societies THE Delphian Literary Society, composed of Sophomores and Seniors, opened the year successfully with their program. The officers chosen were Lewis Jordan as president, and Pearl Fritz as secretary. The acting Program Committee consisted of Harry Donhaiser, Donald Sawmiller and Burlin Wright. Each society met once a month. At several meetings special music was given by the boys' quartette which was very entertaining. The first program pictured the future Spencerville with all of the modern conveniences which we hope to have. The second program dealt with Languages and Literature, beginning with the earliest writers up to the writers of today. There were also several special numbers. The closing Delphian program gave the history of money and finances. This was interesting to everyone. The Athenian Literary Society, composed of the juniors and Fresh- men, followed with the second program. The officers elected were Francis Failor, president, and Marjorie Failor, secretary. Carolyn Baker, Mary Sower, J. B. Sunderland, and Ira I-lullinger were chosen as the committee for planning the programs. The first program dealt with the topic of Elections, which began with the old time elections leading up to the present methods. The next 'number was the Christmas program. There were Christmas stories, special numbers, and readings. The third program dealt with Washing- ton and the Revolution. Great Artists and their Masterpieces was the main theme for the concluding program. 46 -I-l-I-l-I-l-I-I-l-I THE ECHCES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Senior Class Play THE Senior Class of '29 presented The Charm School, a comedy, in the High School Auditorium on May tenth. The play was very different from any that have been given here. It proved to be a great success under the super- vision of Mr. Tisor, assisted by Miss Reiner. CAST OF CHARACTERS: Austin Bevans, automobile salesman t,utuv,,,t,,t,tt,u,,,. ., David MacKenzie, Law Student u,Yvtvt....,..,. . ..t,rr,,,,,,,,ttt.,, 7 George Boyd, Accountant .....,,,,uutr.,,,,,,,,vuv,,,t,, .. jim Simplcins ,...,,..,.....i.,irit,,,,,,,,,t,,, 1 f rt.,,, and lTwins 1 Tim Simpkins t.t,t.,,,..,,...,,..,... .,,,., l L ,t,vtt, Homer Johns, guardian of Elise ,,,v,,,.t,,,vv,,v.t s,ts, Elise Bendotti, President of Senior Class ,uttv,, Miss Hays., Presides over school ,.Y,,.,..... .. ...,,.. Harold Beerman ,t,,tt,,,, Melvin Lowery i,t,t,t..Merle Haller Donald Sawmiller t..,.....Howard Steiger ,t,,htuum,Robert Miller ,.t....Burlin Wright Townsend Miss Curtis, Secretary ................,,..,,,itut ,.......... I eanette Albright Salley Boyd, Ge0rge's sister ....,.,.,.,, .,.Kathryn Parrott Muriel Doughty .uu.u.,.tr.v.t.....Y .,t,,.t.v. R uth Gaberdiel Ethel Spelvin ...,,.t,,i,., ut,, t,tu,,., B e attic Frank Alix Mercier ....,..ii. ,vv.... Alice Martin Lillian Stafford ut,.... . is...tt,riit.tt..,,ti Blanche Purdy Madge Kent ............ ttY,,,,. ,,,,tttt,,,,,,,,,uutu,, L 0 is Henne Charlotte Gray uti.uu,. ,ttt , , t,.Martha jane Neidhardt Dotsie, Junior ,,,utv ...t....... ,.rt tt,,.........,, A i l een Coffman 47 llllllllll THEECHOES llllllllll Junior Class Play A FIGHTING CHANCE, a comedy-drama, in three acts, was presented by the Junior Class, April 26, 1929, in the High School Auditorium. It is a play mixed with sense and humor, which proved to be a great success under the splendid direction of Mr. Lord. Doctor james Wilson, doctor of the old school ,, ,, Ira Hullinger Dr. Ralph Hudson, a young physician , ,, . , ,, , ,,,Franqi5 Failor lake johnson, his colored chauffeur s,,,, ,,,,s , J, B, Sunderland Aunt Lidy Briggs, an old neighborhood nurse , , s,,, Dorothy Keller Sam Briggs, her husband . , , ,,ss ,,Howard Long Charles Lackey, a grocer , , , , or ,e,, Henry Core Mary Lackey, his wife ,, , , ,,ABeulah Long Coleen Lackey, their adopted daughter, ., , . , , ,Ruth Doughty Grace Underhill, a graduate nurse, . Mary Sower Clayton Duvale, a young attorney ,... ,, , , , mstanlgy Reed Reverend Brockton, the Methodist minister, , , Robert Taylor Effie Cotterman, the village school teacher, ,, t,,, ,Carolyn Baker josh Hayden, the village loafer ,, ,, , ,, , ,Emerson Stauffef Si Henshaw, his assistant, , , , NEW-ferr Miller 48 -I-Ill-l-l-I-I-I-I-I. THE ECHCES -l.l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Lyceum Course THIS year the Senior Class selected a varied group of entertainers from the Sorensen Entertainment Bureau. On Monday, Cctober 8, Olivar's Filipinos entertained us with various musical numbers. This company consisted of four talented Filipinos. Their program consisted of vocal solos, duets, and trios of Hawaiian, popular, and classical music. Mr. Fred High, a renowned speaker, gave a lecture concerning Com- munity Co-operation. He pointed out many ways in which we might improve our community by co-operation. His lecture was both in- structive and entertaining. On November 27 Frye SL Co. presented an evening of interesting display of skill. Mr. Frye performed many tricks which the average person could not see through immediately. His helper even endangered her own life in helping him carry out his performances. We were supposed to have been favored by the Lundbergh Co., but due to sickness, the Jubilee Singers were sent in their stead. However, we were not disappointed as this number proved to be one of the best of the group. There were five people in this company. The program, which they gave, consisted of vocal and instrumental numbers, and humorous readings. 49 I-l-I-l.l-I-l-I-l-I I-I-I-I-l.l-I-I-I-I. Autographs l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- I 4 1 51 I-l.l-I-I-I-l-I-I-I-l THE ECHUES -l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I- High School Dictionary Auditorium,-n, place used to shoot paper wads, throw chalk etc., during noon hour, also man love ictures observed. Y P Bell,-n, the call from play to workg the instrument which limits the duration of periods. r Boiler Room,-n, place where a certain group hangs out during cold weather, janitor's headquarters. Books,-n, articles whereby one may be entertained during study periodsg some- thing all students enjoy. Cafeteria,-n, place to go when hungryg for example at noon, place of robbery. Chewing Gum,-n, a jelly-like substance used for jaw exerciseg made of paris green and horse hoofs. Commencement,-n, a terror to father's pocketg a dress parade, incidentally the completion of four years' of hard work. Syn. Beginment. Date,-n, QLatin, datus, given!-a specified period of time, more easily remembered when a future arrangement between two, then when referring to the dim past. Desk,-n, a flat surface on top where one may leave his name to be remembered for many generationsg a place to sit when in school. Diploma,-n, a document eagerly sought for by a Senior, is framed and hung on the wall, but taken down when its date reveals too much for a feminine owner. Syn. Sheepskin. Dressing Room,-n, a place where one may be locked up when doing something he should not have been doing, refer to the window. Dodge Touring,-n, a peculiar-looking four wheel chariot, made special for resting from 12:00 to 4:00 A. M., Syn. l-lorseless buggy. Examination,--n, a list of questions answered by pupils, reviewing the past, teachers' method of getting revenge, the superlative of test. Faculty,-n, fLatin, facultusj-the pedagogical afliliation of preeminently qualified personages associated for the dispensation of intellectual accumulated develop- ment. fOtherwise the teachersj. Fountain,-n, the popular watering trough, the distributor of HZO. Freshman,-n, a person who is in first year of high school and who thinks Christmas is St. Patrick's Day. Furnace,-n, an appliance for heating a buildingg when out of order makes a half- holiday. Syn. lceburg. Geometry Class,-n, a place where you learn to see and see to learn. Syn. Art Class. Glee Club,--n, singing class, place to warble, make noise. Syn. Hickory Club. Halls,-n, space between two opposite rooms, place of get-a-way, place to stand before going to class. Janitor,-m, a general factotum of great importanceg the one responsible for chills, colds, etc.g one who makes paper wads, handkerchiefs, chalk, shoes, etc., disappear. Junior,-m or f, the so near, yet so far stageg one who believes in Santa Claus. Library,-n, the home of all booksg a haven for knowledge, place to loaf during study periods. Syn. Rest Room. Literary,-a place to display school talentg such as making excuses, reading, singing, etc. fmostly readingj. 52 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l'l-l- Lockers,-n, a tin apparatus in the wall whereby one may lock up valuable papers, money, shoes, etc.g small enough so no one can be locked in. Syn. Shut-ups. Love,-n, a strong feeling of affection to one of the opposite sexi such as man and woman, boy and girl, male and femaleg a tickling in the gizzard. Notice,-n, a written or typewritten sheet fastened on the bulletin board which may contain anything from weal to wool. Office,-n, detention roomy where all powers exists. Orchestra,-n, a group of musicians trying to play the same pieceg means of tortur- ing an audience. Syn. Band. Pet,-n, the recipricant of teachers' favors and affectionsg something we all want to be and yet don't want to be. Piano,-n,-an instrument used to make noise. CLord's def.j Pony,-n, a translationg a hobby horse for lazy students. Syn. A trot. Public Speaking Class,-n, a group of students who take an oath not to studyg a place to show your abilityg the origin of a clown. Pupil,-m or f, a studentg a teacher's working material. Reception,-n, dressing up the auditoriumg a show of new suits, shoes, gowns, etc. Rest Room,-n, a place for teachers to rest after a strenuous class. Rubber Bands,-n, that which sends paper wads into the air, expecting to stop on some one's head. School Bus,-ri, resting place during noon hourg dining room for country hics. Science Room,+n, place to kill study periodsg knowledge room. Senior,-m or f, one who thinks he owns the whole schoolg where student govern- ment resides. Senior Room,-n, place of battleg heroes are made. Sewing Room,-n, settling up place after card game. Sophomore,-m or f, second yearg those who look ahead never fall down. Storage Rooms,-n, hiding place for those who do not choose to run. Study Room,--n, a place to wait for classg where one tries to studyg a waiting room. Sympathy,-n, something all teachers should have in order to be humang something seniors have for freshmen. Tablet,-n, the raw material used in the making of that ammunition used to dis- play surplus energy. Teacher,-m or f, a guide to the studiousg a terror to the indolent. Test,-n, a young examinationg something students crave. Vacation,-n, a secession from studies for a timeg a' time for recuperating from past labor, and getting ready for the next nine months of it. That is to a certain extent. 53 lllllllIIIITHEECHGESIIIIIIIIIII Junior Autographs Q A Xxx X XQ A XX X a 'Q X X w 3 Xwf 2 slywf A, - up? V f XX -3 r ' Q' , I , J V ,Avl-Ax xg f ,M QM A N 1 f pn Xmuff Sl fig X 1 w X 1 LK. A1 fi V 'QA XX ATH LEW I.I-l-I-I-I-III-I-I-l-I-l THE ECHOES l-I-I-l.l-I-I-I-I-l-I-l-I CAROLYN BAKER Girls' Basketball Captain ROBERT MILLER Boys' Basketball Captain 56 -l-l-l-l-l.I-l-l.l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Top Row: Ruth Mechling, Burnetta Shaffer, Ruth Doughty, Miss Reiner--Coach, Marjorie Failor, Alice Martin. Second Row: Mabel Townsend, Burlin Wright, Dorothy Stonehill. First Row: Carolyn Baker -Captain. A Girlsl Basket Ball WHO'S WHO Coclch4 MlSS RElNER. Best Ever Coach. CAPTAIN BAKER-'lBaker our fast center. Always played a very fast game and could make baskets at all angles. She will be with us for another year. MARTlN4 Squirt a brilliant forward, was a steady player. She being one of the best shots on the team, her absence next year will be evident. Sl-lAFFER4 Detta She played a fast game in the position as right forward. She was especially noted for her pass work. She will remain with us next year. . STONEI-lIl.L- Stonehill our speedy guard was always on the spot. She was always playing a fast game. Greater things are expected of her next year. MECHLING- Mechling our flashy running center was a steady player at all times. I-ler skill was brought forth. She will be with us for two more years. WRIGHT- Bit1nie our steady guard. She played all but five quarters, for the the entire season, this proves her worth to the team. Everyone will miss her. TOWNSEND-'KTownsend our fighting guard, was one of our best players. She always played a good game. She will be missed next year. 57 -l.l.l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Boys' Basketball . NE of the greatest basketball teams Spencer Hi has ever known made its first appearance in the season of '28-'29 against Elida High School at Spencerville. The Spencer Hi boys proved to be too fast for Elida and defeated them 17-8. Our next game was with the Alumni. The former high school stars defeated us by a 35-ZZ score. , The next week we journeyed to Continentalt' We had high hopes of winning but came home on the wrong end of a 13-15 score. However the next week we evened the score with Continental by defeating them on our own floor 16+-17. Coach Tisor had been working very hard with our team, and by this time had developed a very fast passing, accurate shooting team. The next week we were hosts to Lafayette, and defeated them in a very thrilling game Z9-30. On january 4 we played the Mendon High School team. Mendon has one of the best basketball teams in the history of the school, but they proved to be too slow for Spencerville and were defeated 26-28. We journeyed to Elida the next week and were defeated in a very slow game by a score of 14-20. The next week Delphos St. johns went down to defeat at the hands of the Spencer Hi team, the final score being 32-26. On January ZS, we were easy victors over Beaverdam. The score at the close of the game was 34-17. Cn Feb. 1, Delphos revenged their early season defeat, by defeating Spencer Hi in a very fast game 21-25. Our journey to Beaverdam proved successful, and we came home with another game to our credit. When the final whistle blew the score was 33-21. The last game of the season was with Shawnee on our own floor. We had hoped to win this game but when the final whistle blew Shawnee was leading by a two point margin thus ending our basketball season with a Z3-25 defeat. The boys went into the finals of the county trounament, but were defeated by the team which took second place in the State tournament. ln this tournament Cap't. Miller again distinguished himself, and was made Cap't. of the All-Star County Team, another of our players, Francis Failor also made this same team as forward. The boys went through the District Tournament at Lima, only to again be de- feated by the same team as at the County Tournament. Our boys then went to Findlay but, were defeated in their first game. We are very proud of our team and the excellent record they have made. Three Cheers for the Team of '29, and Best Wishes to the Team of '3O. 58 llllllllll THEECHOES llllllllIl First Row: Harold Monfort, Robert Miller-Captain, Layton Place. Second Row: Merle Townsend, Howard Steiger, Stanley Reed, Francis Failor, Hubert Green. Top Row: Raymond Coffman, Howard Berry, Melvin Lowery, Donald Sawmiller-lvlanager, jack Derrick, Bill Reynolds, Mr. Tisor-Coach. Boys? Basket Ball Spencerville Elicla ,.,, , Spencerville Alumni ,,,, Spencerville Continental Spencerville Continental Spencerville, , , , Lafayette , Spenceryille Mendon , Spencerville Elida, Spencerville Delphos Spencerville Beaverdam Spenceryille Delphosw Spencerville Beaverdam Spencerville Shawnee -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I-l-l- -l-I-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- Top Row: Harold Bowersoelc, Layton Place, Robert Miller, Mr. TisorfCoach, Ruie Oakes, Merle Townsend, Francis Failor. Second Row: Bernard Price, Raymond Coffman, lack Detrick, Harry Donhaiser, Howard Berry. Baseball - UE to the fact that our Baseball Season has not been opened yet, there is very little to say of spring baseball. We have already entered the Tri County Baseball League for the spring of 'Z9. The schools which are entered in this league ate: Beaverdam Lafayette Cridersville Shawnee Elida Spencerville Gomer Vaughnsville Wayiiesheld Althought the weather will not permit us to start practice for a while, develop a good team and win the Tri County League. 60 1 we hope to -I-I-I-I-l-l-Ill-l-I THE ECHOES l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l.l-l- llntra-Mural Tournament Nov. 1-2, 1928 THE Basketball Season opened with the lntraflviural Tournament. The Freshmen played the juniors, and the Sophomores played the Seniors. The teams, after practicing several times, set the date for November 1-2. The first game was played by the Freshmen and Junior girls. The juniors won without any difficulty, 23 to 17. The next game was played between the Freshmen and Junior boys. The juniors won after a very close game, 16 to 14. The Sophomore girls then played the Seniors, the Sophomore team was defeated 16 to 11. The Sopho- more boys then played the Seniors, the game was very close and at the end the Seniors won by a close margin 16 to 15. That left the Junior and Senior girls, and the Junior and Senior boys for the finals. On November 2, the games opened with the junior and Senior girls. The juniors bound to win kept to their motto and won 18 to 14. The Seniors lost like good sports. The last game was played between the junior and Senior boys. While the juniors saw they were losing they kept on fighting, but were defeated 16 to 10. The Tournament thus ended with the two best teams of Spencerville High being the girls of the junior Class and the boys of the Senior Class. Two trophies were awarded to these teams by Superintendent Jordan. Tennis IN the summer of '28, the Spencerville Board of Education furnished the High School, with material enough to equip two tennis courts. These were laid out in the athletic field. As Spencerville has no parks or public play-grounds, this furnishes a place for clean, healthful amusement, for our young people. A great deal of interest for this sport was taken during the summer and autumn months. This spring a tennis tournament was planned under the supervision of Mr. Smith. Ar the results of this tournament we find that Spencer- ville High School not only has distinguished Basketball and Baseball stars, but has also developed some very fine tennis players. A 61 -l.l.l.l-l-l-l-l.l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l.l-l.l-l-l- First Row: Virginia Davis, Bcrnadine Koon, Ruthella Kennedyvffaptain, Mary Neidhardt, Kathryn Klocneider. Second Row: Gay Hydaker, Dorothea Briggs. Third Rouyi Miss Becker, Louise Hirn, Gayla Myers, Pauline Whyn1anfManr1ger, Miss Wright-- Couc . Junior High Girls' Basket Ball Team IK, NTENSE interest in basketball proves that our girls are learning sports- manship. Teamwork learned in youth will wield its influence in later life since co-operation is the secret of adult accomplishments. The girls have clone good work under the direction of their coach, and have held practices on Friday evenings. The squad was composed of both seventh and eighth grade girls. We have shown some improvement over last year in that we chal- lenged outside skill. Games Played jr. High M 5 Elida t r cl6 jr. High t 15 Freshmencc t tt14 rt jr. High .. 6 Freshmen .... .. 14 62 as if 1, -I-I-l-I-I-l-l-l-l-l THE ECHQES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l- Mr. Briggsifloach, Ralph Hemenwaye-Captain, Robert Price, Edward Fritz, Gerald Green, Robert Baldwin, joe Wright, Harold Mechling. junior High Boys' Basket Ball Team 1. LAST autumn many of the seventh grade boys looked forward eagerly to the time when basketball practices should begin. Long before - practice actually began they selected one of the eighth grade boys, Ralph Hemenway, as captain. Ralph gave them as much practice as possible. The team frequently formed two sections, playing each other for practice. In one of the preliminaries the junior High Boys competed with the Allentown junior High Boys for the honors. A return game was ar- Q ranged later at Allentown. That the Allentown Boys had been able to get more practice than our boys was clearly shown by the scores. I 63i:?' QQ -l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l.l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- W..-Qs., ,S Q, ' -3, 1:3 .5 V A ' :M 5 Jo f' 1 M! xx! ' 64 -III-I-I-I-I-I-I-l-l THE ECHOES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I- Senior Class Prophecy THE other day as I sat dreamily gazing into the crystal bowl, I saw the fate of my fellow classmates. I beheld a great building. It came closer and closer. A great room opened to my view disclosing a capable looking young woman, speaking to a company of Oriental women. Her features and manners seemed familiar. Ah! it was Helen Barnt. She was at the head of a great missionary school in a heathen land. Then, I saw a handsome man leading a wonderful orchestra in Roxy's Theatre in New York City. The audience was breathless with in- terest. As the leader turned to acknowledge the applause, I recognized Donald Sawmiller. There was a crowded courtroom. A prisoner was at the bar with his weeping wife clinging to his hand. Lawyer jordan was closing an affective speech. I-Ie sat down and the jury filed out. Then it returned, and at the news it brought, people were wild with joy. As the now happy wife looked up to thank the lawyer, I saw that she was Retha Reed. The husband was Norman Hayes. More buildings! University buildings! A door bore the inscription Spanish Dept. Miss Beatrice Frank, Head of Department. Down the corridor through an open door I saw Merle Haller, Professor of Mathematics and Chemistry. Here came a great mail aeroplane. In spite of goggles and muffler, I recognized Melvin Lowery as the pilot. Close behind him there came a similiar plane, and in it was no other than Merle Townsend. There was a wonderful orchard near a palatial home in the West. A prosperous looking man left the house and was driven through the orchard, stopping frequently to inspect the fruit and to give orders to dozens of men. Of all things, if it wasn't Warren Carey. An outdoor celebration slowly materialized. A small alert woman was in a speakers' stand. An immense banner behind her bore the legend Mae Davis for President . At the speaker's gestures, she turn- ed her face my way and I recognized Aileen Coffman. 65 I -l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l.l- THE EC HOES -l-l.l-l.l-l-l-I-l-l- A section of the Lincoln Highway came into view. Who was that tall fellow in charge of the surveyors? He turned and I saw that it was Daniel Egts. p Then, my attention was attracted to a great activity in a forest. A tree, greater in diameter than the height of the men, was being felled. Who could be the man that was doing the heaviest part of the work? As the scene grew clearer, I knew him to be Earnest Beerman. As the forest receded, sage brush appeared. A ranch house was dimly visible. The view enlarged and I saw the interior was decorated with trophies of many lands, gathered in the owners' travels. Harold Bowen was writing at a table. A figure, whom I recognized as Walter Kennedy, entered the room and seemed to be taking orders. The view unfolded as he saddled a cayuse and rode along a trail of alkali. Then through a herd of goats to a ranch house, and lifted his hat to the owner in the door. Her breezy western welcome had a familiar air about it and I saw that she was Kathryn Parrott. The scene changed-on the stage in an immense theatre in Rio de janiero was a dancer and her partner. By her graceful and fantastic manner I remembered Burlin Wright. The scene grew so dim that I was unable to get a clear vision of her partner, but he seemed to be rather short, with blond hair parted on the side. His distinctive smile re- minded me of a schoolmate who was prominent in athletics. It had to be Barney. A view of a room in Henry Ford's Hospital in Detroit materialized. A pretty nurse was soothing the fevered brow of a patient. I believed they were!-yes, the patient was Dr. Robert Miller, and the nurse, Martha jane Neidhardt. As this scene faded an Criental city appeared. There were mosques, minarety, narrow streets and flat roofs. It was Constantinople. The interior of a wonderful home opened to view. I saw Stanley Zimmer- man, our American consul, with his happy wife Jeanette Albright. What was that? Ah! it was the Fox Studios in Los Angeles starring Eveyln Carr in The Choice Briden, the greatest of all films. The re- nowned talkie star was also making another step in her career and it was Alice Martin. 66 -I-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- A tropical jungle appeared. Natives were staring. A boat glided into view on a mighty river. Where had I seen that oarsman before? He was Vernon Eley, who had been prospecting in the Andes Mountains and was bringing a load of silver down the Amazon. My eyes then beheld the House of Representatives. A tall man was gesticulating wildly to an excited audience. He was Harold Beerman, sponsoring a bill prohibiting the teaching of Chemistry in public High Schools. He had made a name for himself at last. A castle near the Himalaya mountains came to the scene. On the wall of a luxurious living room, hung two diplomas bearing the names of Blanche Purdy and Doris Carey, who were medical nurses. This scene faded into a View in Columbus. The State Library came into view. I saw Mary Arnold as the Head Librarian with Eunice Rempfer as her assistant. Then, I saw a new land coming into sight which I knew as Panama. A large school building became visible, and just coming out of the door were Lois Henne and Ruth Cvaberdiel, who were teaching Spanish and English there. A large book lay open before me. Behold! I recognized it as the Sears Roebuck SL Co. catalogue. I saw james Lee as Manager. What was that? I read in the Lima Tribune that Hubert Green's great uncle had left him a large fortune. A little farther on I read in the social column the announcement of the engagement of Mabel Townsend and Hubert. What was that strange music? Oh! yes, it was Anna Oeholf chewing her husband's jazz gum. Of all things, if there wasn't Walter Craft making penny match boxes. How did he ever manage to get up the ambition? Then, on a street in Cincinnati, I saw a huge signboard bearing the inscription, Coffman SL Monfort, Undertakers, Embalm 'em while you wait . 67 'l.l'l'l'l'l-l'l'l'l' THE EC HOES -l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l- I then saw the Ladies Home Journal. Who should be the Chief Editor but Ruth Mae Brice. Freda Brubaker was the Editor of the Lovelorn Column. The next scene was very hazy. Finally, I was able to make it out. It was South America coming into view. I saw a vast Plantation on which were massive structures. There was Dewitt Albright, who was the owner of this plantation. The city of San Francisco came to my view. An exclusive dress shop opened to me. I recognized Mlle. Eloise as Luthera Culver. There was Gwendolyn Eley and Helen Hance as the main dress models dis- playing the latest fashions. In the rear of this shop, I saw a sign, Lois Miller, Renowned Hairdresser. Then I saw a large church with a long carpeted aisle, leading up to a lofty pulpit. The parson, Waldo Long was delivering a wonderful sermon. His wife, formerly known as Verla Miller, and their three children were also present. The vision changed and I saw a pack of dogs with someone chasing them. Ah! it was Howard Steiger, and by his cap I saw that he was the dog catcher of Allen County. I caught the click of a typewriter. Then I saw an open office and there was Martha Arnold holding the position of a stenographer. The scene changed to the South. I saw Willis Snyder was the owner of many rice fields. He was sitting at his desk. The scene was growing very dim, but I was still able to discern that he was giving orders to Harry Barnes and Floyd Louth. 68 H I-I-l-I-l-l-l-l-l.l. THE ECHCES -l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- Calendar---'28-'29 SEPTEMBER -Freshies always getting lost. They are expecting their mamas to help them along. -Mr. Jordon favored the Virgil Class with a vocal solo of Jesus Lover of My Soul. Chrysanthemum Jordon visited the Sr. Am. Prob. Class. -School is dismissed to see Ben Hur. Band boys go to Decatur for Dairy Day. juniors order class rings. -Seniors start the works going with the first weiner roast. -We wonder why so many Seniors have their faces scratched? And, Howard Steiger who couldn't see the fence. -Juniors have their annual Weiner roast. -Weekly exam in Am. Problems. -Delphians give first Literary Program. Mr. Lord kindly asked five Seniors to remove their chewing gum. Our boys beat Cromer in a Baseball game. OCTOBER -Seniors canvas town for Lyceum Course. -Delphians complete their election of oflicers in chapel. -Freshmen are initiated by upper classmen. But the Seniors get the worst of it as Harold Bowen was unfortunate and injured his left arm. -First number of Lyceum Course, Clivars Filipinos. -Seniors are busy getting dates with Freshmen for I-lallowe'en Party. -For information regarding barns bulging with hay, ask Mr. Jordon. -At last, the great Freshmen-Senior l-lallowe'en Party. Why did the boys fail to bring the cider? -Assembly for lost, strayed, and stolen goods to be returned to their owners. -just look at the paperwads all over the whole school house. The Seniors are even shooting at Mr. Smith. -Hallowe'en night and all that goes with it as usual. 69 -l'l.l.l.l-I-I-l.l-I THE ECHOES l.l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l- NOVEMBER 1-Seniors receive the prettiest pennant. And oh what a hot time followed. just ask the juniors about it. The Seniors are taking up Nature Study in Am. Problems. The first object was a toad, but where did it come from? Senior Boys and Girls B. B. Teams defeat the Sophomore teams. junior Boys and Girls B. B. Teams defeat the Freshmen. 2-Senior boys are victors along with the jubilant junior girls. 5-junior Girls Basketball Team parade through assembly displaying their trophy. 12-Mr. Fred High gives interesting lecture. 14-Some very expert negroes were found in the Annual Entertainment. 15-Where are all the boys this morning? Look at the calendar, Poor Rabbits!! Boy, the show surely was swell. 16-juniors are displaying their new rings today. Are they good- looking? I'll say. 20421-The Seniors go to Van Wert to get their pictures taken. ZZ-Ruth Beerman takes time out in Geometry Class to collect her beads. 23-We play Elida. Z4-Imagine Emerson Stauffer selling new Birthday Sox to buy alcohol for his New Green Ford. Z7-Frye and Co., give 3rd Lyceum Course Number. 29-30-Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 3-Mr. jordan urges all to dig in and get back to work. 4-Lewis jordan is sweet sixteen today-Suckers!!! 7-We are defeated by Continental. 10-Seniors receive name cards. 14-We defeat Continental on our own floor. 19- Six more days 'til Santa comes, say the Freshmen. 20-Many absent because of flu. 21-Athenian Literary gives program today. Hurray! for Christmas vacation and old Santa. Z7-A28-Twenty-two students go to Columbus to attend All State Chorus 70 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-I-l-I-I-I. JANUARY 2-School begins and some of these resolutions are broken already. 3-Burlin Wright came to school with her plaited skirt wrong side out. 6-Gee! but it is cold. 7-Ten Senior boys go skating, too cold for we girls. 940-Semester exams. Popular question, Did you flunk? 11-Elida defeated us. Yea Team let's go! 14-Jubilee Singers-last number of Lyceum Course. 15-Seniors have bob sled party at Doris Carey's home. 16-Mr. Jordan wants the Freshmen and Sophomores to stay on their upper floor. 16-Juniors have bob sled party at Willie Beerman's. 17'- I faw down and go boom, says Miss Deemer. 23-Radio program from W. L. W. through courtesy of Plikerd Bros. 25-Qur boys defeat Beaverdam, but our girls lose. 30-31-Farmers Institute. We heard many good lectures. 31- Brown Mouse is shown in evening. FEBRUARY 1-Red Ties-Oh Gee! 5-Begin practice on Cperetta. 8-Boys defeat Beaverdam Team by big score. 12-We begin fighting over Senior invitations. 14-+Who is the guilty one that sent all the good looking valentines? 15-The fastest game of the season is played with Shawnee. But both of our teams lose by narrow shaves. 16-Drawing for tournament. Girls draw Harrod-Boys draw Gomer. 22-23-ffournament at Shawnee. Boys are defeated in finals by Bluffton. 26-Jeannette Albright brought it upon herself that she must change her clothes. 71 .I-I-l-l-I-l-l-I-I-l THE ECHCES l'l'l'l'lBl'l'l'l'l' MARCH 1-Z-Sectional Tournament at Lima. Cut boys are defeated again in finals by Bluffton. 5-Father and Son Banquet. 8-Our boys are defeated in their first game at Findlay. 11-Mice, mice, more mice! 1ZMEveryone is taking pictures. 14-Athletic Banquet for Basketball Teams. 15-Progressives give banquet for B. B. Teams. 27-The mumps are getting started. 28-More pictures are taken. r APRIL 1-April Fool Day. How many fools are there here? 2-Working on Operetta. 4-Pufling over hard labor on annual. 5-Operetta goes over big. 8-YSpring is here at last. Mr. Jordan was so happy that he was even singing. Z6-Junior Class Play. MAY l-junior-Senior Banquet. 5-Senior Class goes to Chicago on sight seeing trip. IO-Senior Class Play. 12-Baccalaureate-Rev. Coleman delivers the sermon. 15-Commencement. We are priviliged to listen to Dr. Chas. E. Miller. President of Heidleberg College. 72 -I-I-I-I-l.l-l-I-I-I THE ECHOES l-l.l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- CLASS OF Minnie Staub Anna Shaffer Maud Holdsworth Princess Conrad CLASS OF Lulu Shaffer Minnie Conrad Eva Hall CLASS OF Emma Shively Mattie Hover CLASS OF Lillian Bailey Mary Backus Ida Richardson Anna Holdsworth Lena Thompson Charles Bailey CLASS OF Nora Robbins Jennie Robbins Maggie Langley Olive McGath Maggie Richardson Clara Koenig CLASS OF Bertha Koenig Emma Workman CLASS OF Mary Robbins Carrie Cochrun Ella Eyesenbach Arvilla Marks Nora Hance CLASS OF Clara Ashton Grace Greer Lizzie Greer CLASS OF lda Robbins Jennie Cochrun Edna Dunathan Ethel Albee CLASS OF Jessie Miller Mollie Halter Lea Hirn CLASS OF Lois Beard Myrtle Kephart Myrtle Sloan Clara Helping Sally Miller Eva Smith CLASS OF Grace Schamp Florence Briggs Carrie Hays Rena Stickler Freda Eysenbach lnda Stayner CLASS OF Hazel Jamieson Bertha Carolus CLASS OF Minnie Henderson Ruth Beard Winnie Maul: Villa Snow Flora Berryman Alumni 1888 Charles Fryer William Briggs Grant Harbison Charles Harbison 1 889 Maggie Beals Cora Robbins 1 890 Clarence Kepharl: 1891 Charles Backus Wade Burns William Meihls Bert Cochrun Daniel Richardson John Burton 1892 Armetta Henne lda Kolter Addie Barlow Emma Kies James Keith 1 893 Susie Dunathan Ira Post 1894 Chas. Gamble Thomas Halters William Rider Bent Sunderland 1 896 Kittie Buchanan Ira Wetherill 1897 Minnie Koenig Bessie Le Masters John Harbison Frank Harbison 1898 Mailgie Henne Frank Weins 1 899 Maggie Barlow Hila Partick Bertha Greer Harry Sherrick Donald Keith 1900 Olive Brooks Cora Burkholder Charles Henderson Herbert Harrison Milo Miller 1901 George Reed William Wallcup 1902 Estella Harbison Hazel Kepharl: Pearl Hogue Hubert Bice CLASS OF 1903 Edith Tone Irvin Goyer Gertrude Tone Elmer Wilkins Earl Reynolds CLASS OF 1904 Nellie Williams Ira Baxter Kittie Jamieson Elden Core Milton Hoover Lewis Rupert CLASS OF 1905 Margaret Watson Frances Morey Grace Berry Cora Gaberdiel Karah Greer Hattie McFarland Bernice Core Alva Ru ert Alice Robinson Charles Fast Nellie Henderson Harry Wetherill Eva Place NO CLASS lN 1906 CLASS OF 1907 Marjorie Smith Lenore Hirn Opal Price Theodore Eysenbach Earnest Reed Norma Brandt CLASS OF 1908 Robert Hart Anna Berry Lloyd Miller Lulu Fenneman Morris Beard Eunice Rider Walter Neidhardt Mary Smith Mary Pence Flossie Price CLASS OF 1909 Fanny Costello Nellie Greacely Ruth Reynolds Myrel Reynolds Anna Leis Mary McClain Mary Hart George Shuster Effah Whatson John Berry Carrie Miller Dexter Lutz Ray Wolford George Eclcleberry CLASS OF 1910 Ray Sunderland Charles Griffin Lois Wein George Leis Ralph Deniston Grover Crites Edith Coil Eunice Berry Corbett Coil Carl Post CALSS OF 1911 Nellie Berry Ralph Wein John Kcphart Ruth Howey Inez Robbins Charles Kleinoeder Arthur Seiger Rachel Watson Forest Wein Henry Pence John Richardson Grace Shaffer CLASS OF 1912 George Place Karl Polhman Edith Worthington Veronika Bailey Velma Griffin Lulah Longf Harold Eis ey Georfze Hydaker William Baxter Orva Cooper Mildred Hussey Lawrence Jenkison Helen Greer CLASS OF CLASS OF Howard Richardson Mabel Spencer Howard Mitchel Bertha Leis Harrison- Reynolds Ruth Cole Alice Rish Melba Schricker Ruth Long CLASS OF Opal Wilson Denver Cooper Esther Rapp Lois Berryman 1913 Dorothy Dennison Kitty Spencer Hazel Berry Blanche Weaver Mildred Lutz Hazel Rish Cleyla Miller 1914 Mildred Mack Myrtle Miller Lois Purdy Tribly Rupert Homer Reynolds Edwin Patterson 1915 Rea Medaugh Blair Townsend Gailord Miller William Whirl Clayton Jenkinson' I-I-I-I-l-I-I-I-I-I-l S I-I-I-I-I-I-llul-l-l-I ALUMNI fContinuedJ CLASS OF 1916 Edna Ke hart lval Purdy Iona Wheeler Daisy Coit Ruth Rupert Grace Wolf Minnie Weaver Blanche Wein liztricg Price ary ncer Corine miller Robert Miller Robert Tone Vernon Hydalter Edgar Eisley Gordon Parrott Lester Berry Vernon Patterson Louis Sn der Arthur Place lrl Sunderland Edward Miller Chas. Mitchell Orville Denniston CLASS OF 1917 Pauline Tracy Dorothy Jenltinson Cecil Kc hart Coneta Shaffer Eva Ripley Mamie Hayer Bernice Berry Ulalah Boyer Lois Burnett Carolyn Carr Velma Lutz Nina Leis Fred Albright Russel Medaugh Harold Stelzer Homer Rider Ernest Kraft Edwyn Arnold Homer Grassley CLASS OF 1918 Leah Miller Lillie Wolford Lorene Almendinger Ruth Kephart Edna Wisher Nell Howe Nellie Hussey Walter Leifel Ira Berryman Harvey Spylter Teddy Rupert Lucille Wright Lois Townsend CLASS OF 1919 Winifred Berryman Freda Burnett Ruth Lies Coila Medaugh Helen Propst Florence Sawmiller Esther Suton Jesse Berry Gerald Sisler Emerson Tone CLASS OF 1920 Lois Wright Melissa Cooper Elizabeth Sunderland Adda Sawmillet Elsie Weaver Robert Sunderland Fred Rupert Charles Fritz Morris Reynolds Arthur Miller Lewis Miller Waldo Miller Clair Patterson George Shaffer CLASS OF 1921 Frank Bowersoclr Calvin Leis Stanley Post LeRoy Slygh Dorothy Sunderland Velma Sisler Cleon Boolt CLASS OF 1922 Fannie Snow Sybil Harter Lois Carey Fern Hummel Eva Miller Edith Taylor Nettina Haller Inez Wright Carolyn Jamieson Marjorie Kephart Otto Eisley William Hullinger Elmer Kephart Elmer Kephart Robert Hullinger CLASS OF 1923 Lester Plilterd Robert Harbison lva DeLong Adeline King Edith Burnett Helen Post Edna Sellers Mary Moore Frederick Place Mildred Post Martha Post James Eisley Robert Shobe Lena Bri s Lois Milg Cliffton Kennedy Forrest Marlt Ru ert Rider Mildred Stelzer Eunice Marbaugh Edith Stose Myrtle Rice CLASS OF 1924 Melvin Miller Oval Leis Lloyd Millet Gerald Koenig Emma Sunderland Lucille Eisley John Albright Cora Sarlta Paul Long Angeline Tracy Pauline Purdy Guy Coffman Hazel Weaver Dorothy Miller Irvin Millet Solomon Whirl Jessie Shobe John Ashton Nell Henry Raymond Neitermayer Julia Davis Garland Fenneman Dorothy Henne Bryce Townsend Bessie Shobe Elmer Hoeiicr Marcile Kolter Herbert Long CLASS OF 1925 Charles Albright Mildred Rabley Harry McMichael Ed ar DeLong Nellie Fritz Mary Sunderland Victor Neal Leonard Kleinoeder Maurice Cole Esther Purdy Thelma Eisley Carl Staltet Ethel Reynolds Ruth Lauer Clair Carey Audreth Williams Leonard Leis Harold Weaver Fern Coo er Gertrude Reed Howard Post Mary Jamieson Mae Whyman CLASS OF 1926 Opal Baird Lois DeLong Robert Berry Mary Richardson Carl Burltheimer Pauline Burchin Leona Bevans Lola Eley Kenneth Harbison Bernice Miller Frances Gilbert Stanley Ferrell Wilber Roeder Sarah Post Roman Braclrney Florence Sherer Martha Rupert Clarlt Post Cecil Millisor Arthur Long Ruby Pickering John Marlt Laura McCray Virginia Hatter Odelta Gaskill ' Helen Monfort Vernon Parrott Elda Moorman Charles Marbaugh Alice Post Virgil Willtins Helen Sunderland Alta Whyman Mary Stelzer Neil Wright Lois Wilson CLASS OF 1927 Carl Becker Howard Carey Irene Heltinger Minnie Johnson RichardKJohnson Walter ing Mary Kleinoeder Bernice Lee Howard Leis Carl Medaugh Margery Metzger Ruby Swerigen Ruth Plilterd Mildred Purdy Evelyn Putman Dorothea Ramsey Helen Reed Orlor Reed Violet Shaffer Donald Wright Cecil Vulgamott Esther Zimmerman , John Miller CLASS OF 1928 Clayton Haller Robert Failot Mildred Fritz Ruth Sunderland John Keonig Opal Baker Mildred Beerman Estella Berryman Malvelle Bigelow Raymond Dickerson Howard Bowersoclt Wellington Burnett Edna Crider Gertrude Doty Charles Foster Morris Fox Ruth Golliif Thelma Haver Ned Goss Vernon Leasor Maurice Long Merlin Lutz Myrel Metzger Ada Moorman Merl Neil' Harold Plilterd Katherine Post Edna Roeder Mildred Roeder John Shaffer omer Stallter Wilma Steiger Bent Sunderland Effie Sunderland Ruthanna Swink Marion Wheeler Ruby Wheeler Clarence Whetstone Myrel Zimmerman Pauline Zuber IIIIIIIIIIITHEECHOES llIlllllll Farewell THE time has come when we, the Seniors of '29, must bid farewell to our teachers and underclassmates. We are very proud that we may say that we are the largest class that has ever enrolled and graduated from Spencerville High School. We have tried to serve our school and serve it well. So, as a last farewell we admonish you, the underclassmen, to always be faithful and loyal to our High School. 75 llllllllll THEECHOES llllllllll Humor There's the guy I'm laying for, said the hen as the farmer crossed the yard. Dutch Failor: What shall we do? Don Sawmillerz I'll spin a coin. If it's heads we'll go to the movies, tails we'll go to a dance, and if it stands on edge we'll study. Howard Plilcerd: I Faw Down An' Go Boom. Suitor: I love your daughter and would suffer if I caused her a moment's sorrow. Father: You'd suffer, all right. I know her. Stan. Z.: You never told me you had a new car. Hubert Green: Gee, I wonder ifl missed anyone else. W. Kennedy: Do you know any way to avoid tire trouble? M. Coffman: You might buy a motor boat. Miss Reiner: When was Rome built? H. Berry: At night. Miss Reiner: Who told you that? H. Berry: You did. You said that Rome wasn't built in a day. Miss Reiner: I understand you went to see a doctor last night. Did he tell you what you had? Lewis jordan: He took what I had. Merle T.: I want to buy a pencil. Freyer: Hard or soft? Merle T.: Hardin It's for a stiff exam. Flagman: Come on take a chance: you may make it. The first time a Scotchman used the free air at the garage he blew out all four tires. Donald S.: There's something wrong. This gear shift doesn't work. Something different: That isn't the gear shift, Don, it's---er---it's my knee. Hubert G.: It's strange that you always start in the middle of a book and read the last half first. Lewis J.: I got the habit from going to the movies so often. When the waiter handed Dump a napkin, Dump said: No thank youg I don't want to wrap anything upg I'm going to eat it right here. Merle T.: I live on my wits. Miss Reiner: You don't look very well fed. Sign to Freshmen: Keep off the grass, the blades might cut your feet. 76 llllllllll THEECHQES llllllllll Builders of the Better Kind of Printing ., Q O 6 A i K A EE BPOCE. CO. DD TlNGv5,o DIQUA. OHIO. can Main so l r A Post Card will bring a Representative i 77 -l-l-lEl-I-l.l-l-I-l- -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- I O H N W A I, S H Jeweler and Optometrist Compliments of WEIN E99 SUNDERLAND HIGH GRADE SHOES 227 North Main St. DELPHGS ww ol-HO Phone Main 82 Spencerville, Ohio VISIT These new departments Silk Dress Shop Millinery Section Children's Section Infant's Department Drapery Department New Bedding Section J. H. LANGE E99 OO. The Store for all The People DELPI-IOS, OHIO J. M. BEARD DRUGS KODAKS WALL PAPER SPENCERVILLE, OHIO llllllllllll llllllllll If 'Yom' Standards are Those of .Quality 'You Can Confirm Them by Eating M CROFT BROTHERS' PURE MEATS and FOOD PRODUCTS We Deliver fffff Phone ain 45 M Prof. jordan: When did Caesar defeat the greatest number? Waldo L.: On examination day. Her eyes were red, Bloody almost. But they were bold, fearless, She had not been weeping. Her mouth was a pitiful sight One time-enticing, pretty Now-horribly discolored. Poor girl! Courageous as she was one could but sympathizeg You see, she was just an absent-minded flapper Who had eye-penciled Her mouth, and lip-sticked her eyes. Miss Ritt: Any mail here for me? Postmaster: What's your name? Miss Ritt: You'll find it on the envelope. Everett fangrilyj: Did you call me a liar? J. B. Sunderland: Not at all. I merely remarked that the simplicity of your ultimate conclusions was due to a superficial appreciation of the veracious reality. Mr. Tisor: ln what battle did Gen. Wolfe, when hearing of victory, cry 'I die happy? 79 llnlllllluTHEECHOESIIIIIIIIII P HOTOGRAPHS FOR THE CLASS OF '29 were made at the AGLER STUDIO Other Classes and Their Friends are Invitf ed to Our Studio at VAN WERT, Where Special Attention is given to School Gradf uating Classes. CIC Clf GC CK WE FRAME DIPLOMAS OORREOTLY West Main Street f f Van Wert, Ohio I I W. G. REYNOLDS LUMBER OO. Phone Main '78 SPENOERVILLE, f f OHIO I I 80 -l-I-l-l-I-I-I-l-I-I THE ECHOES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I.l- A burglar, he came in the night, This cute little note did he write, Your doughnuts are punk, Your jewelryls junk, But the Echo in your house is all right. Miss Ritt Cin biologyj: Do you see now how an owl could swallow a rat whole? Carl P.: A rat Hole? Miss Deemer Cin Englishj: What point did you bring out last in your paragraph? Tim W.: A period. Where are you going? None of your business. All right, get me a pint. Be a good loser, but don't make a habit of it. Mr. Baker: How is it, young man, that I find you kissing my daughter? I-Iow is it, I ask you? Howard: Gh! Great! Great! THE CITIZENS BANK Unfincorporated Organized in 1883 Spencerville, Ohio J. R. Welch J. L. Cochrun George Becker M. E. Monfort Jacob Stelzer Ira B. Post 81 l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l.l-l-l.l-l-l-l-I- BUSINESS Y 0 R BANK ACCOUNT FUTURE EARNINGS FAMILY SECURITY Can be Protected against AUTCMOBILE HAZARDS at A PREFERRED RISK RATE HIRN INSURANCE AGENCY SPENCERVILLE, 1,1 OHIO THE FARMERS BANK Alfred D. Akins Lydia A. Dietsch William Bailey Sarah Eisley R. D. Doughty Emma J. Britton Lillian M. Colt W. F. Plikerd Lester F. Plikerd A. D. Akins, Pres. john W. Berry, Cashier R. D. Doughty. Vice Pres. C. T. Clantz, Ass't. Cash. 82 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-I-I-l-I-I-l-l.l-I PIANOS PLAYER PIANOS ORTHOPHONIC BRUNSWICK VICTROLAS PANATROPE RADIOS Everything In Musical Instruments Conn Band Instruments, Ludwig Drums, Gibson Banjos, Mandolins and Guitars The B. S. PORTER SON Oo Established 43 Years All Instruments sold on Easy Payments Porter Blk. 143445 S. Main St. Lima, Ohio Eggert N. Zetlitz LIMA, OHIO A Full L' f ine o Flowers for Funerals and Other Occasions Represented in Spencerville by Mr. Charles B. Miller 83 -l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- -I-I-I-l-I-I-I-I-l.l Charles L. Pohlman Hardware Paints and Class '23 'Ya' S pencerville f Ohio I. C. Stayner, M. D. Office Hours Brookside Dairy You Can Whip Our Cream Until But You 8:00 a. m. Cafff Beat 1:00 to 3:00 Our and MILK 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Mrs. C. C. Reed PHONE MAIN OWNER Spencerville, Ohio Phone , r l Main 131 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-I-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l- Compliments Of O. 0. WHYMAN Dealer in GRAIN f SEED f HAY EG? FEED Elevators at jONESTONE,OHIO f ELGIN,OHIO SPENCERVILLE, OHIO Mr. Tisor: By the looks of things we will have a test the first of next week. james Lee: How can you tell by the looks of things? Melvin L.: What do you think of my mustache? A cute one from Elida: 'Tm against it. Conductor: Your fare. Co-ed: So they tell me. She: I think there is something dove-like about you. He: Really, you flatter me. She: Yes, your pigeon-toed. Mary S.: Oh, what a stunning necktie? J. B. S.: lt must be. 'Bill' got four dollars out of me while I was still dazed. Wife Cat breakfastj: I want to do some shopping today, dear, if the weather is favorable. What is the forecast? Long pause-looking at each other. Husband Cconsulting paperj: Rain, Hail, Thunder and Lightning. The man with one joke should be required to keep a list of the people he has already told it to, or hang. E. Boyer: A parrott once called me a d---fool. Fat Stauifer: What a wise bird. 85 l-l-l-I-l-l.l-l.l-l- THE EC HQES -l-l.l-I-I-I-l-l-I-l After High School ffff WHAT? A Business training is your next step toward a career of Hnancial independence LIMA BUSINESS COLLEGE as an important member of the large and powerful Joinerffilvoid Business College Corporation assures you a training unsurpassed in el'Hciency and upftofdate methods. A Lima Business College graduate is always sure of a good position. Bring your successful future nearer by using your spare time this summer. If GC SUMMER TERM OPENS JUNE 3 BUY YOUR FORD HERE w -lf -'lf New Fordor Sednn 6 S F.0. . Free Inspection Service ai 500, 1,000 and 1,500 miles This includes a check-up of the battery, generator charging rate, dis- tibtrcrb to dptm I'h bk hl-.bbc t' r uo, a ure ra us cnt, ig ts, ra es,soc' asor rs, ire inflation and steering gear. The engine oil is also changed and the Chassis lubricated, A check-up of wheel alignment and spring shackles is included as part of the 1,500 mile inspection. Everything is free except the Cost of new oil and grease. Come in and see all the Newest Ford Cars UNIVERSAL SALES CO. SPENCERVILLE, omo 1'N,1S.,'-.fg9,,--,fu f 4x,1S 86 -l-l-l-l-l-I-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- R. D. Doughty M. D. OHice Hours: 7:00 to 9:00 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 9:30 Oflice over Ohio Theatre SPENCERVILLE, OHIO If 'You Ccm't Get Wells' Delicious Ice Cream in sPENoERv1LLE COYVLC to DELPHOS, OHIO THE WELLS' CREAMERY OO. Wright's Bakery and Grocery Home of MADE WRIGHT BREAD You will find fresh every day, Bread, Cake, Cookies, Pies, Rolls and Doughnuts Please give us a TRAIL When in need JOHN WALSH jeweler and Optometrist 227 North Main St. DELPHOS, :fzzff OHIO -l-l-l.l-l-l.l-l-l-l- -l.l-l.l.l-l.l-l-l-l- William Plikerd Harness and Top Work Phone 227 SPENCERVILLE, OHIO Mack's Garage The Best of Everything For The Automobile Cars : CHEVROLET, BUICK, and CADILLAC Necessities : Perzol and Veedolg U. S. Tiresg Exide Batteries UADUAJ If You Want Service, Good Work, and Good Material either in Cement or Plas' tering, Don't Forget To Give Us A Call We handle all kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL CEMENT SAND GRAVEL PLASTER LIME BUILDING BLOCKS FLUE BLOCKS John M. Decker V . G . M A C K PROPRIETOR Day Es' Night Service Phone Main 242 Spencerville, O. QW X229 Compliments of C. B. MILLER Es? SON Phone Main 139 Spencerville, O. 62585 -I-I-l-I-I-I-I-l-l-I THE ECHOES l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- NORTHWESTERN SCHOQL of COM' M E R C E E9 S C H O O L S Of Secretarial Training Business Administration .. P T Accounting E99 Finance Corner of West Market and West Sts. R: 2 LIMA, . CHIC General Trucking Long Distance Hauling WE GO ANY PLACE Service You Will Like at Prices You Will Like to Pay ARTHUR W. BALDWIN Phone Main 164 Spencerville, Ohio 89 -l-l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHOES -l-l-l.l-l-l-l-l-l-l- The Store for Beautiful Graduation Gifts ELGIN LEGIONAIRE WRIST WATCHES FOR THE BOYS at 522.00 to 325.00 ALSO POCKET WATCHES Elgin, Illinois, Benrus wrist watches for ladies Sheaffer's Fountain Pen and Desk Sets All colors of Script A. SCHAUWEKER jeweler USE Compliments of Shell Gasoline and Motor Oil The same where ever you go Dr. Failor Free crank case and battery service. South Broadway Drive In and See Us Phone Main 92 Shell Service Station 205 North Broadway WENTZ E99 WENTZ OPERATORS Spencerville, sf: Ohio 90 -l-l-l-l-l-l-l.l-l-l- THE ECHOES -I-I-l-l-I-III-l-l-I. H. Ralph Deniston A Good Place to Buy Florist Ee? Nurseryman Yguf lDRllGS 532 and Say it with Flowevsi' T 0 IL E T R I E S SQ me FRYER'S Ph Sc t 22 3 6 PHARMACY SPENCERVILLE f f OHIO SPENCERVILLE f 1 OHIO W. F. PLIKERD HARDWARE .2 Cutlery f Glass f Paints f Oils f Auto Tires Wagons f Implements f Pumps and Windmills '39 Phone Main 40 Spencerville, Ohio F' 91 l.l.l-I-l-l-I-l-I-I-l I-l-l-I-l-l-I-I-I-l.l When in Spencerville or Menclon f Call at f MARKLEY'S 5 E99 10 Es? VARIETY STORE Candy, Toys of all kinds, Notions, School 'Elie OSI VERLAINE FOUNTAIN Supplies,Stationery, Books, Dry Goods, GQ, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Pretty Silk Undies of all kinds, Fancy Garters-Always the la' Candies , Lunch test in Millinery, Gran' ite, Glass and Dinner' Ice , , , Cyeayn ware. All kinds of Crockery an d Soft, , , D,-inks Fancy glazed Flower Pots. -in QUALITY AND SERVICE Visitors always welcome ALTA COLLINS MENDON f and f SPENCERVILLE Proprietor SPENCERVILLE FARMER'S UNION Our Specialty is WAYNE FEEDS A full line of Poultry, Dairy and Hog Feeds. Give tliem a try wa 'O Compliments Of UHLMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE Lima f f Ohio On the Square I I l-l-l.l-l.l-l-l-l-l- THE ECHQES -l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l- A Square Deal Everytime fat, COLLINS FURNITURE OO. Complete Home Frecrrzislrersn FURNITURE f RUGS f LINOLEUM STOVES f DISHES Phone Main 239 f f Spencerville, Ohio -0 +21 HM- Oomplimernts of R. T. GREGG Ee? OO. LIMA, OHIO .QQ . IIN- 93 -l.l-Ill-I-I-I-I-Ill l-l-l-l.l-l-l.l.l-l- BILL THE TAILOR Since 1908 We have pleased MANY WHY NOT YOU? SPENCERVILLE f ' OHIO 'F'3'5'T'i'fii 3 ,f ,f Marie Every Gravenf , J. G. BIRKMEIER and SONS DESIGNERS Es? 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