Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

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Q..- s I ' he th IECHUES The Class of 1937 S 2 Z Spencerville I-Iigh School l5 5QZ5fX955Q,f 5f'X'fJ5!QZRaCX9llQf 5-'?fD!l6X.3C.ID 5565938556-EDLZDEIGXJ DEDIC jj 111551 Nlllllllllll ATICDN Iifa::6xQQfo::exQQ1o::cAJQ1o::cAQLfo::6xQ? is O show our appreciation of the invaluable 5 service rendered in our school and com- gg munity for the past seven years, We, the Senior class of 1937, dedicate this thirteenth edition of L, the Echoes to our Superintendent, Mr. Mc- Cleary, who is retiring from the field of educa- 1 tion after forty-three years of active service. 13 iv ff 5 'G ll ll 0 xl I u K, 55CX9llQ!5CY9llQ!3C'X9llQ!ECX9l!QIWCX9l5Ql!5 EDITGRIAL Four 444555 EQIDIIGXJCZDSQGXQQZBSEGXQQZQESGXJQIBSIGXD I! In The Graduate He knew the books from A to Z, He knew the world's geography. They had examined him and found His mathematics fairly sound, And wholly satisyied by that They let him weafr a tasseled hat. They boasted that theyld trained his mind 0 To solve the problems of mankind. ' I wondered as I heard them talk If they had taught the boy to walk Alone the length of any street Prepared to face what he might meet? 'Twixt work and pleasure cowld he chooseg Know which to take and which refuse? Had he the proper way been shown To solve small problems of his own? -EDGAR A. GUEST llCX9liQI5CX9i!QI5CX9l5QIBC'X9iIQI'5CX9llQI:: iii fDi56XJQ.IDlllC39lZ0i!l6YQLZBlliGXQLID5!GXQLIDilGXJ El Title Page . . ..... 1 Music Ensembles ..... 30 H Dedication . . . ..., 2, 3 Autographs .... .... . .31 Editorial ... ..... 4 Senior Plays . . . . . . .32, 33 Contents ........ . ....... 5 Junior Plays . . . .... 34, 35 U izuiiding scene ... .....,...... 6 F. F. A. ..... ..... . ss Administration ....,... 7, 8, 9, 10 Wohelo Club . .. . . . . .37 Classes .................,,..... 11 Snapshots .. . . . . . .38 I, Seniors. . .12, 13, 14, 15, 15, 17, 18 Athletics .... ..... . 39 Class Prophesy ................ 19 Basket Ball . . . .... 40, 41 Juniors, Sonhomores, Volley Ball . . . .... . .42 Freshmen ........,.... 20, 21, 22 Baseball .... ........ 4 3 ': Activities ..... ........... 2 3 Intramural .. .. .44, 45 Echoes Staff ...,. .... 2 4 Calendar . . ....... ........ 4 6 Music Editoral . .. .... 25 Programs . .. ....,...... .. . . , .47 55 Orchestra ....... .... 2 6 Adds ........... 48, 49, 50. 51, 52 0 Oneretta ......... .... 2 7 Autographs .................... 53 Girls' Glee Club . . . .... 28 Farewell . . . . . . . .54 mn Boys' Glee Club . . .... 29 I5CS9'il5Q!A5CAX9l'u'lQ!'DC'X9l:QI-DCAYQEFQZADC-X955Q?5C'X9ilQz 25 44 GD 1 mnnuunnlnnnlunun1Innnunuunnnnunmnnnulnuuuuunn nuumnn nnnunuunumnn uunmn CONTENTS Five The High School Building Q This year of 1937 marks the tenth anniversary of our high school building. Up to date in every detail, it will long be a center of our school and com- munity life. X x, fi fD!If'1X 9LI?f!5GX.,9fl.,fN5f-X.'XL,-C-H2iGNg.D!l :E 0 Faculty ll Board Of Education w :I If you empty yum' purse into your ' lmafl, no one can fake it from you. -BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ll I llC5675-'5f I'UfXfJ5lOZ5CXGJ5Ik9Z bC'X'55iOx!.'! ,S'P've rL FACULTY, Eight Mr. MCC. Now lct's get ourselves composed. Miss R. If I use the term. Mr. H. These are all things to think about. Miss D. Why cmvft I keep still? MT. S. HO. K., Now get 'in there and fightf, Mr, McCleary-B. S., and B. S, in Ed., Ohio Northern and Ohio State Universities, Superintendent, teaches American Government and Social Problems, Miss Reiner--A. B., Ohio State Universityg Junior Supervisor, teaches Latin and English, coached Junior and Senior plays and opcretta. Mr. Hausser--A. B., Baldwin Wallace Collegeg Sophomore Supervisor, teaches Mathematics and Physics, coached Junior play. Miss Deemer-A. B., Ohio Universityg Senior Supervisor, teaches English and Spanish, coached Junior and Senior plays. Mr. Shakelford-A. B., Ohio Northern and Ohio State Universities, Boys' Athletic Coach and Physical Education Director, teaches Business English and Public Speaking, American History, Social Science. FACULTY Mr. Mcl. Who did that? ? ? ? Miss T. DorL't be too sure of yourself. Mr. M. Here is a little story that illustrates that point. Miss N. All right now, let's look that up. lllr, T. It isrft 0'-IL-fl-'fl-l'L-lL,' itls RAH! .' Mr. Mclntrye-B. S. in Music, Ohio Northern University, director of all musical organizations, teaches World History, directed high school operetta. Miss Townsend-B, S. in Ed., Miami University, Girls' Basketball Coach and Physical Education Director, teaches Biology, General Science, Freshman Super- visor, coached Junior play and dances for the operetta. Mr. Mossman-A. B., Rio Grande College and Ohio State University, teaches Com- mercial, Sponsor of Model Airplane Club, coached Senior play. Miss Niswander-A. B., Bluffton College, teaches Home Economics, American History, Supervisor of Wohelo Club. Mr. Teegarden-B. S., Ohio State Universityg teaches Vocational Agriculture, Advisor of F. F. A. Nine Ten Board Of Education Standing. Mr. George, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Hilty. Seated: Mr. Beerman, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Sunderland. Mr. John A. Goodwin, who is employed by the state highway department, has been a board member for four years. He has served faithfully as president of the board for the last two yearsi Mr. John A. Beerman, 11 well known farmer of the community, has worked dili- gently as a member of the board for three years. He also is active in various farm organizations. Mr. Robert I. Mitchell, although the latest member admitted to the board has already served two years. Mr. Mitchell is also a farmer. Mr. C. Levi Hilty is the owner of one of the town's meat markets. His three years on the board shows his fine attitude toward bettering the community. Mr. Francis George has been a member of the board for four years. Through his everlasting efforts he has helped make the board what it is today. He is an employee of our Citizens and Farmers Bank. Mr, H. B. Sunderland, business man, is the clerk for the board. He is to be well commended for his fine work. lt is plain to see that these men give unselfiishly their time to work for the progress of the school and pupils. Such men should be highly praised and respected by the community for taking such an interest in the future 'leaders of the world. CLASSES iiX.9i.Ig LIC-3.9L143EiGi9Ll85ifwX.3?ii 9 ll ll Seniors Juniors Sophomores F5 U Freshmen You can always tell a Flreshrnan By his green and foolish stareg You, can always tell a Sophomore By the way he combs his hair,- : Yon can always tell a Junior By his smile and friendly Cl7fltCllj Yon can always tell a Senior But you can't tell him much. -KENT STATER 5 556-XQIQQIUCXDEIQIBC-X95!QlWC'X!! Eleven At The Foothills, Climbing Wesley Sowards Harold Augsburger Mildred Fritz Betty Clantz WESLEY SOWARDS 'AWES HAROLID AUGSBURGECRCII t t d f' AUGSIE . . . C The brilliant pfresiolent of owr class 'W , ' - Izyltlgltgiivfgtftha Vigo? 001 Bw 3,1285 Has been busy the whole yewr throngh5 With never an hom' to throw away, For he's had too much to do. Class Plays 3-45 Operetta 2-3-45 Glee Club 1-2-3-45 Orchestra 1-2-3-45 Band 1-25 Basketball 2-3-45 Base- ball 2-3-45 Annual Staff 3-4 QAssistant Editor-35 Editor-455 Music Festival 2-3-45 Volleyball 3-45 German Band 2-3-45 Reception Committee 35 Play Committee 35 County Elimination Test 2-35 State Music Contest 1-2-3-45 State Solo and Ensemble 2-3-45 Ring Committee 35 Brass Sextet 45 Chorus 1-25 Senior Scholastic Test 45 Orchestra Contest 1-2-3-45 Class President 4. MILDRED FRITZ MILLlE Her ffriends are many, Her foes . . . are there any? Valedictori-an5 Secretary 45 Class Play 35 Operetta 3- 45 Glee 'Club 3-45 Music Festival 3-45 County Elimina- tion Test 1-2-3-45 County Scholarship Team 2-3-45 State Music Contest 3-45 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Reception Committee 3. President . . Wesley Sowards Vice President Harold Augsburger Secretary . . Mildred Fritz Treasurer . Betty Clantz And as Athletic Manager He can't be beat, of this we're sure. Class President 15 Vice President 45 Class Plays 3-45 Operetta 3--45 Glee Club 3-4 QPres1dent 455 Orchestra 3-4 Qllresident 455 Band 25 Manager Athletics 45 Baseball 35 Intramural 3-45 Annual Staff 45 Music Festival 3-45 Reception Committee 35 Play Committee 45 Chorus 1-25 F. F. A, 15 County Elimination Test 1-25 Brass Ensemble 45 German Band 3-45 State Music Contest 3-45 Ensemble Contest 45 Orchestra Contest 3-4. BETTY CLANTZ 'MISS CHANCE A blithefal young maiden ' F Is Miss Betty Clantz 4 But she'Ll never forget That Aragon dance. Treasurer 2-3-45 Report-er 15 Class Play 3-45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Orchestra 3-45 Annual Staff 1-3-4 fassigtant Joke Editor 35 QBusiness Manager 455 Girls Sextette 45 Reception Committee 35 County Elimination Test 2-3-45 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-45 Invitation Committee 45 Ensemble Con- test 45 Orchestra Contest 3-4. Reporter .... Jean Neidhardt Sponsor . , MiS'S Deemel Class Flower . Yellow Rose Class Colors Blue and Gold Farewell To S. H. S. On the seventh day of September, 1936 A. D., fifty-three ambitious young men and women Qahemlj entered the last year of their High School career. Eight days later the officers for the year were electd with Wesley Sowards as the leader. September 18, our first social event of the year was held in the form of the Junior and Senior Weiner roast. The same month We took the opportunity to do unto others as others had done unto us four years before. In other words, We initiated the Frosh. November 16 and 17 every Senior had his hair combed and his Sunday go-to-meetin' clothes on. QSenior pictures taken.J The game supper was held on the twenty-third of November. We wish to thank the Juniors for the royal Way in which we were entertained at the Reception and also the teachers who coached our two very successful plays. Special com-mendation should be given the seven Senior basketball girls for their most successful season5 also to the four boys who played so hard. Our heartiest congratulations go to Mildred Fritz who again succeeded in winning a place -on the County Scholarship team. We are proud of the fact that the Seniors have been well represented in all of the high school activities. As we look back over the past four years we feel that we have accomplished as much as the most outstanding Senior class has ever done. We regret the decrease from eighty-three, which was our enrollment as Freshmen, to the present fifty-one graduates, but nevertheless We intend to keep on going after we have graduated despite discouragements and hardships. Our education is not finished but, as our motto shows, We are still At the Foothills, Climbing . We take this opportunity to thank the Faculty for their excellent supervision and help for the past four years, Especially do we wish to thank Miss Deemer who has seen us through our last year together. -N. S. N. '37 Twelve At The Foothills, Climbing Ned Miller Marjorie Hilty Leona Rockhold Mabel Stelzer NED MILLER SI Slender and handsome. Nat srnmll get not large His favorite pastimes Are baseball and Marge . Vice President 35 Class Play 35 Operetta 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 4. Baseball 2, 3, 45 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 3, 45 Chorus 1, 25 State Music Contest 45 Invitation Committee 4. MARJORIE HILTY MARJ Dikeable, jolly, and kind, Another like her is hard to find. Class Plays 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Or- chestra 3, 45 Band 25 Intramural 2, 35 Music Festival 2, 3, 45 Pianist Boys' Quartet 4. State Music Contest 3, 45 Chorus 1, 25 Vocal Eisteddfod 15 Orchestra Contest 3, 4. MARY STONEHILL POPEYE Mary goes for sports And every kind of game, But first comes basketball In which she won a name. Operetta 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, CCaptainJ 45 Music Festival 3, 45 Wohelo Club 45 Reception Committee 35 Chorus 1, 2. State Music Con- test 3, 45 Girl's Sextette 45 Ensmeble Contest 4. MARTHA STONEHILL MART Here's to Mafrtha of Basketball fame One of the twins who played the game. Operetta 35 Glee Club 35 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 25 Intramural 1. Mary Stonehill Martha Stonehill George Swygart Margaret Kreoger LEONA ROCKHOLD SADIE Patient, friendly, and loyal We've found Leona each dayg Making friends and keeping them We're mire shell stay thnf way. Operetta 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. fCaptainb 4. Music Festival 45 Chorus 1, 25 State Music Contest 3, 4. MABEL STELZER JAKE An excellent scholar, A good friendg A better poll, A likeable gal , Salutatorian: Class Plavs 3, 4: Operetta 3,45 Glee Club 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural 1. 2. 3, 4: Music Festival 2, 3, 4: Sextet 3, 4. State Solo and Ensemble 3. 45 County Elimination Test 1. 2. 35 Class Play Committee 3, 45 Reception Committee 35 String' Ensemble 45 Instrumental Eisteddfod 15 Chorus 1-25 State Musical Contest 3,45 Orchestra Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. GEORGE SWYGART STEVE George has made more friends in the short time he has been here than many people do in a life time. Class Play 4: Cridersville 1, 2, 3. Annual Staff' 4, fTypistJ: Volleyball 4: County Elimination Test 45 Typing Contest 4: Basketball 4. MARGARET KROEGER MARKY Always laughing, always gay, She goes singing on her way. On her mind a Delphos gay Although she goes to Spencer Hi. Operetta 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Orchestra 45 Music Festival 3, 45 Chorus 1, 25 Orchestra Contest 4. Thirteen I lg - At The Foothills,,Climbing I Ned Roeder Thelma Eley Jean Neidhardt Lorna Carey Q Nina Hoverman Ruth Harbert Roger Reynolds Vera Plikerd NED ROEDER TATER NINA HOVERMAN 'NIKI' He is good in sports and music, But his ffw.iru1's a little hazy, And we look at hir? and wonder Why the teachers don't go crazy. Class President 2, Class Plays 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, fReporter 41, Band 1, 2, Orches- tra 1, 2, 3, 4, lBusiness Manager 43, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, lCaptain 4J, Baseball 4, Intramural 1, Annual Staff 4, Music Festival 3, 4, German Band 3, 4, State Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, County Elimination Contest 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, State Ensemlile Contest 4, Orches- tra Contest 1, 2, 3. THELMA ELEY 'ARENNYH She's a 'very quiet girl in school. To study each day has been her rule. Operetta 4, Glee Club 4, Music Fcstival4, Chorus 1,2. NELL JEAN NEIDIIARDT t'NELLIE Full of chuckles and giggles She finds heir most joy While spend 'ng the time With a guy named Leroy. Secretary 3, Reporter 2, 4, Operetta Pianist 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club Pianist 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club Pianist 3, Orchestra 3, 4, fSec.-treas. 43, Band 1, 2, Intra- mural 2, Annual Staf 2, 3, 4, fAss't. Literary Editor 3, Literary Editor 41, Music Festival 2, 3, 4, Instru- mental Eisteddfod 1, Girls' Sextette Pianist 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, String Ensemble 4, Reception Committee 3, County Elimination Test 3, 4, State Music Contest 3, 4, Invitation Committee 4, Orchestra Contest 3, 4. LORNA CAREY BORNEO Lorna is a jolly girl, In shorthand up to par. But when it comes to playng ball She surely is a star. Glee Club 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural 1, 3, Chorus 1, Santa Clara High School, California, 2. Fourteen The genial radiance of her face When she is near, lights up the place. Class Play 4, Operetta 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4. Intra- mural 1, 2, 3, 4, fCaptain 33, Music Festival 3 Wohelo Club fTreasurerl 4, Chorus 1, 2, Ring Com- mittee 3, Reception Committee 3. RUTH HARBERT ULOUIE' She is quiet and rather shy, Bat she's the apple of Lonie's eye. Operetta 4, Glee Club 4, Chorus 1, 2. ROGER REYNOLDS UROGE' A whiz in basketball, they say He stored lots of points away. Class Play 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3 4, Intramural 1, 2, 3, Volleyball 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. VERA PLIKERD MPEG' The world hates a shirker, But it does love a worker. Band 2, Chorus 1, 2, County Elimination Test 1. At The Foothills, Climbing l William Foster Joline Roberts Evelyn Failor Vonda Seibert WILLIAM FOSTER UTOBY' When pep meeting starts, We're ali anxious to hear A clever and original cheer. Three big cheers for BiQl's big hit, The Senior class' King of Witn. President 35 Vice President 1-25 Class Play 3-45 Operetta 2-3-45 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 CSec.-Treas. 455 Orchestra 1-3-45 Band 1-25 Intramural 45 Annual Staff fJ0ke Editor5 45 Music Festival 2-3-45 County Elimi- nation Test 15 State Music Contest 2-3-45 German Band 3-45 Invitation Committee 45 Chorus 1-25 Cheer Leader 45 Orchestra Contest 1-3-4. JOLINE ROBERTS JO A little girl fall of fun, A jolly companion for everyone. Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Music Festival 3-45 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 4. ANNA SCHERER ANNIE Dark curly hair And a face that's fair. When it comes to making friends, Annals sure to be there. Class Play 35 Chorus 1-25 Reception Committee 3. ROBERT ASHTON JUDGE I see the right and I approve it too. Condemn the wrong and get the wrong 'k1I I'S'1l,6. Class Play 3-45 Operetta 45 Glee Club 3-45 Intramural 1-2-3-45 Music Festival 3-45 Reception Committee 35 State Music 'Contest 45 Chorus 1-2. Anna Scherer Robert Ashton Robert Miller Fern Fissel EVELYN FAILOR ROSIE In studies she is good. . In basketball she's at her best, Bat 'tis in her singing That she excels the best. Secretary 15 Class Plays 3-45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-4 fPresident 455 Orchestra 1-2-3-45 Basketball 1-2-3- 45 Intramural 15 Annual Staff 3-4 lAth1etic Reporter 3-Business Manager 455 Music Festivali2-3-45 Girls' Sextette 45 County Eisteddfod 15 State Contest 2-35 State Solo Contest 2-3-45 String Ensemble 2-3-45 Re- ception Committee 35 State Music Contest 3-45 Chorus 1-25 Orchestra Contest 1-2-3-45 State Ensemble -Con- test 4. VONDA SIERERT VONNIE She is little, she is gay Tell her a joke, she'll laugh all day. Class Play 45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Intramural 1-45 Music Festival 3-45 Reception Com-mittee 35 State Music Contest 3-45 Chorus 1-2. ROBERT MILLER BOB Here's to Bob Wh-o's rather shy, Give him a task, And he's willing to try. Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-4: Baseball 2-3-45 Intramural 2-3-45 F. F. A. fVice President 355 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-4. FERN FISSEL ' BLONDIEH Golden hair and eyes of blue, Here is a friend thatls- always true. Operetta 45 Glee Club 3-45 Intramural 15 Music Fes- tival 45 Chorus 1-2. Fifteen At The Foothills, Climbing Doyle Clay Mildred Metzger Virginia Simon Cecile DeLong DOYLE CLAY SHORTY He's rather short And has blond hair. Whenever theres singing Doyle's sure to be there. Class Play 3-45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Baseball 35 Intramural 3-45 Music Festival 3-45 State Music Contest 3-45 Boys' Quartet 45 Mendon High 1-2. MILDRED METZGER MID When a game's to be won She'll be there, yon can bet. But who has her heart? Don't Hugh know? Lafayette. Class Plays 3-45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Basket- ball 2-3-45 Intramural 15 Annual 'Staff 4 fSnap5shot Editorl5 Musical Festival 3-45 Girls' Sextette 45 Re- ception Committee 35 County Elimination Test 25 State Music Contest 35 Chorus 1-2. MARY BOWERSOCK JANIE Hair that's red, and eyes that're brown A truer friend cannot be found. Intramural 3-45 Wohelo Club 45 Chorus 1-2. DAVID FISHER DAVE A gentleman from head to toe With smiles the ladies he doth greet. The girls all sigh as he goes by, He fairly sweeps thein off their feet. Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Music Festival 35 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-4. Sixteen Mary Bowersock David Fisher Corger Squires Anna Belle Roberts VIRGINIA SIMON GINGER Stndions, jolly and gay, We know Virginia will make her way. Class Play 35 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Music Fes- tival 3-45 Reception Committee 35 County Elimination Test 1-25 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-45 Crom- mercial Contest 4. CECILE DeLONG BILLlE Never sigh when yon can sing But laugh, l'ke I rlo, at everything. Class Play 45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45. Intramural 35 Annual Staff 4 Cltyuistjg Music Festival -45 Wohelo Club 4 CVice Presidentb5 -Chorus 1-25 Skate Music Contest 3-45 Commercial Contest 45 Reception 'Com- mittee 3. . CORGER LEE SQUIRES DOC Staunch and sturdy as a rock, Y Meet our classmate, smiling Doc . F. F. A. 2-3-45 Chorus 25 Mendon 1. Q ANNA BELLE ROBERTS ANNIE She can talk the whole day through And still can talk with the best of you. Class Play 35 Operetta 3-45 Glee 'Club 3-45 Orchestra 35 Band 25 Basketball 3-45 Intramural 1-25 Music Festival 3-45 Wohelo Club 45 Reception Committee 35 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-45 Girls' Sextette 4. At The Foothills, Climbing Jean Mack Edgar Sawmiller Olga Rohrbach Alma Squires Kenneth Davis Mary Bassett George Koenig Kathryn Kelly JEAN MACK JINNIE KENNETH DAVIES 'EZRA A basketball star And a wh z at the wheel Of her Buick, Good Night lllhat an antoinolzile. Secretary 25 Reporter 35 Class Play 35 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-4 tVice President 455 Orchestra 2-3-4 fReporter 495 Band 25 Basketball 1-2-3-45 Intramural 1 fCaptainj5 Annual Staff 3-4 fAthleitic Reporter 415 Music Festival 2-3-45 Girls' Sextette 45 Reception Committee 35 Wohelo Club 45 Chorus 1-25 Play Com- mitjzee 45- State Music Contest 3-45 State Ensemble Con est 45 Orchestra Contest 2-3-4. EDGAR SAWMILLER ED Very happy and content is hc While riding aroanrl in his old Model T. Chorus 1-25 F. F. A. 2-3. OLGA ROHRBACH OLGIE -'L In shorthand she ranks high, When we hear her heave a sigh, A We know it's St. Marys Hi. Class Play 45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Intramural 2-45 Music Festival 45 Chorus 1-25 State Music Con- testii3-4. ALMA SQUIRESE. GOLDIE Happy am I,?'W?n care I am free, Why aren't they all contented like nic. Operetta 45 Glee Club 3-45 Music Festival 45 Chorus 25 Mendon 15 If you think Jack Benny Has a gift of gala, Then just remember Kenny Who can really drive you mad. Class Play 45 Operetta 2-3-45 Glee Club 2-3-45 Music Festival 2-3-45 Chorus 1-25 Basketball Manager 45 Baseball Manager 45 Volleyball Manager 45 State Music Contest 3-4. MARY BASSETT JANIE The glint of the sun is in her hair, A twinldle in her eye, She has a smile and a cheery word For every passer-by. Class Play 35 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-4' fReporter 415 Intramural 2 tManager 355 Music Festival 3-45 Wohelo Club 4 lPresidentJ5 Chorus 1-25 Reception Committee 35 State Music Contest 3-4. GEORGE KOENIG LIGHT'NI'NG'?, What's the use of all this strife and hurrying pell-mell through life? 'gi 'Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Intramural 45 Music Festival 3-45 County Elimination Test 1-35 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-4. KATHRYN KELLY KATE She is Irish, Just look at her name, 'Twas in giggling Kate won her fame. Class Play 3-45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Orchestra 1-2-3-45 Band 1-25 Intramural 1-25 Music Festival 2-3-45 Brass Sextette 45 Wohelo Club 45 Chorus 1-25 State Music 'Contest 3-45 State Solo Contest 35 Orches- tra Contest 1-2-3-4. Seventeen Lowell Miller Mary Grassley Lola Wagner Wilbur Sawmiller LOWELL MILLER LOU Here's to Lowell, Whose bright winning smile Will gather him friends For many a mile. Baseball 3-45 Intramural 3-45 Chorus 1-2. MARY ' GRASSLEY GRACE Striving onward Mary goes, Better improvement each day she shows. Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Orchestra 3-45 Music Festival 45 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 45 Or- chestra Contest 3-4. VICTOR SEIBERT VIC Not tall, yet not short And a doggone good sport, Our Vic can't be beat On the Intramural court. Basketball 23 Intramural 1-2-3-45 F. F. A. 1-2-3-45 Judging Team 1-25 Chorus 1-2. VELMA RUTH WILKINS MILLIE She's prim and neat With a smile that's sweet. In the Intramural She cofuldn't be beat. Class Plays 45 Operetta 3-45 Glee Club 3-45 Intra- mural 3-45 Music Festival 3-45 Chorus 1-25 Wohelo Club 4. Eighteen Victor Seibert Velma Wilkins Ellen Grandstaff Miss Deemer LOLA WAGNER EDDIE Ever merry, a 'very good friend, A helping hand she'll always leml. Operetta 45 Glee Club 3-45 Music Festival 3-45 Wohelo Club 45 Chorus 1-25 State Music Contest 3-4. WILBUR SAWMILLER WIL,' There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best of talkers. F.. F. A. 1-2-3-4 tVice President 415 Ch-orus 1-2. ELLEN GRANDSTAFF GAY Gentle manner, full of grace, All seen with a smiling face. Class Play 45 Operetta 43 Glee Club 3-45 Chorus 1-2. MISS DEEMER SENIOR SPONSOR Class Prophecy 104 Park Avenue New York, New York June 30, 1947 Dear Wes: Upon going down town yesterday, who should I meet but our old schoolmate David Fisher. He is advertising manager for the Wagon Back and Haulus Circus which is owned by Messrs, Edgar and Wilbur Sawmiller. He gave me passes to the show and said that I would find many of my old schoolmates employed with the circus. Having the afternoon off I decided to attend. Arriving at the circus grounds I stopped in front of the Side Show and there lo and behold was Kenneth Davies shouting through a megaphone and pointing to the various attractions painted on the canvas. Beside him stood Olga Rohrbach and Vonda Siebert dressed in grass skirts doing a dance to the guitar accompaniment of a pure blooded Hawaiian whom I recognized as Doyle Clay with his hair dyed. Going inside the first performer 'to catch my eye was Lowell Miller who was a world reknowned fire eater. Next to him was George Swygart who did a remarkable sword swallowing act. Proceeding far- ther I could hardly believe my eyes as I discovered Lola Wagner now weighing 703 pounds, with the title Queen of the Fat Ladies . Farther on was Bob Ashton towering high above the crowd at the height of 9 feet 1116 inches, and proclaimed the tallest man in the world. The crowd now moved to the extreme end of the tent where a terrific commotion ensued. Rushing up I found one of the keepers who proved to be Bob Miller. He was feeding live rats to the wild man from Borneo Who with .blood curdling screams was catching and eating the rats alive. You can Well imagine my surprise when I found this hideous creature to be none other than my old friend Ned Roeder. The next performance consisted of a 'strong man act by Vic Seibert who lifted a 3000 pound weight with one hand. Weird music now filled the air and I beheld George Koenig with a Turban around his head blowing a queer instrument which caused a delightful assortment of cobras to twine affectionately around the neck of the snake lady Ellen Grandstaff. A dazzling group of moving pictures now caught my eye and I gazed with astonishment at the beautiful designs on Nina Hoverman the tattoed lady. I enjoyed a 'good laugh when the bearded lady Mildred Metzger lost her beard due to the use of bad glue. Since it was now time for the main show I left the side show and started towards the big ton. On my way I stopped and bought some pink lemonade at a stand run by Vera Plikerd, Mary Grassley and Alma Squires. Farther on I bought peanuts for the elephants from Leona Rockhold and Velma Wilkins. Entering the main tent I gave my ticket to Corger Squires who showed me to a reserved seat. The show opened with a parade of the entire com- Dany around the arena. The circus was on and the acts followed so thick and fast I could hardly keep up with them, one of the principle acts was a breath taking trapeze performance by Roger Reynolds, Ned Miller, and the fiying twins 'Mary and Martha Stonehill. Among a group of skilled horseback riders I recognized Marjorie Hiltv, Evelyn Failor, Mildred Fritz, and Mabel Stelzer. Jean Mack and Jean Neid- hardt were loudly applauded as they assisted a group of trained seals. Anna Scherer and Cecile DeLong thrilled the crowd with a daring wire walking performance. A juggling act by Virginia Simons. Joline Roberts, Margaret Kroeger and Ruth Har- bert received ia big hand from the audience. A clown and tumbling act featuring Kathryn Kelly, Mary Bassett, Lorna Carey, Mary Bowersock and Thelma Eley gained a hearty laugh from the circus fans. The show drew to a close with a hair-raising performance by those fearless wild animal trainers Beatty Clantz and Harold 'Buck Augsburger. Beatty narrowly escaped injury when a wild cat tried to jaguar on the bear leg. She was saved by Buck Augsburger when he grabbed a gun which 'was lion on the ground and warded off the attacks. The crowning event was the shoot- ing from a cannon of Fern Fissel the Human Cannon Ball . As the giant gun boomed and Miss Fissel 'gracefully landed in a net, the band struck up the closing number and the circus was over. As I left the big top I felt much as I had ten years ago at close of our graduation exercises. Little did I dream that I would ever find our class of '37 following the sawdust trail. If I didn't have such a nice wife and family I would be tempted to join them. Ask your wife if you can drive over to- morrow and we can attend the afternoon performance. I know you will enjoy it. ' Your old schoolmate and friend, Toby Nineteen Twenty First row: R. Albright, W. Becker, F. Bitte1's, H Bowers, M. Burnett, J. Core. Second row: C. Davies, F. Davies, G. Dicus, D Fissel, M. Fryer, J. Golliver. Third row: R. Gossard, M. Graessle, V. Haunhorst D. Hayman, J. Hooker, J. Huber. Fourth row: H. Huckemcyer, J. Jarvis, B. Kennedy J. Kennedy, P. Lee, L. Lcist. Fifth row: G. Long, M. Mack, R. Mack, N. Mark M. Martin. D. I. Miller. Sixth row: D. Miller, D. Miller, D. Miller, H. Miller M. Monfolt, D. McCain. Seventh row: D. McNeal, C. Reese, M. Ride1', L Shaffer, N. Sherer, J. Sunderland. Eighth row: J. Vance, I Wilkins, P. Winans, M Zuber, R. Zuber, R. Zimmerman. Not in picture: J. Oehlhof. Sailing Along With The Juniors In September, 1936, the Junior Clipper launched on its third voyage with fifty-two members responding to the cry of all aboard . We planned a very suc- cessful trip Witih Lavern Shaffer, our President, as Captain, who was ably assisted by Mary Mack, Vice President, Pauline Lee, Secretary, Dorotha Miller, Treasurer, and Doris Fissel, Reporter g but we regret the loss of twenty-four members who have left us since our Freshman year. Our voyage was delayed while we attended the Junior and Senior Weiner roast in October and the Rabbit Supper in November, ,both of which proved to be very entertaining. On October 23 we sailed into port to present our first successful play, Lady Spitfire , to a large audience, and on November 6, our second success, George Gets Going. The Clipper experienced smooth -sailing as we were well represented in the various Athletics-Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, and Music-Glee Clubs, Orchestra, Boys' Quartet and Ensembles. We encountered many storms in the region of Intramural Basketball, but with red and white as our ship's colors, we faced them bravely. Our Girls' 'Captain was Ruby Zimmerman, our Boys' Gerald Dicus. Again our voyage was delayed on May 14, when our class entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior and Senior Prom, which proved to be the crowning success of the year. Now as We glide slowly into port, we anchor the Clipper and leave it in the harbor until we shall complete our voyage next year as Seniors of '38, D. M. F., '38 First row: J. Augshurger, D. Albright, L. Adams, R. Brandyberry, C. Blakely, A. Beerman, R. Bassett. Second row: H. Baum, H. Core, E. Colgan, B. Clay M. Clark, C. Clark. M. Carr. 1 Tliircl row: E. Carnes, W. Carey, A. Fisher, B Goolwin, W. Gaull, D. Gaberdiel, F. Harper. Fourth row: R. Hahn, J. Imler. R. Koenig, A. Kill R. Kraft. V. Leist, G. Marbaugh. Fifth row: E. Mueller, R. Morris, E. Moorman, R Mitchell, R. Miller, L. Mille1', J. Miller. Sixth row: C. Miller. B. Miller, N. Mark, R. McCain C. Place, A. Polard, G. Rothe. Seventh row: N. Rohrbach, D. Reynolds, B. Reynolds W. Shindollar, M. Simon, V. Savidge, G. Shaffer. Eighth row: E. Thomas, K. Wallack. J. Weinken, J. l Vlfright. L. Wohlgamuth, F. Zimmerman. Not in picture: R. Bowersock and J. Carmean. Sophomore Flashes On September 7, 1936 when the Sophomore Limited pulled into Spencerville High School fifty-six pupils answered the call to become the Sophomores of '36 and '37. We chose as our engineer our willing and capable President, Bill Reynolds, who was ably assisted by Earl Mueller, Vice President. To handle our money and corre- spondence work we chose Betty Goodwin as Secretary and Treasurer and chose as our publicity manager, Jean Augsburger, Reporter. Our first stop was on Septem- ber 25 when we accepted the Senior's invitation to the Freshman initiation. That evening we invited the Freshmen to our annual party, which was a great success. With our whistle shrieking, we organized our Intramural Basketball teams :and an- nounced our entering the Sportfs Program. Richard Bassett was selected as Captain and guide for the boys' team while Ruth Mitchell was chosen as the girl's captain. Although we were defeated in the Intramural Tournament we feel that We have had a very successful season. Our class is well represented in the various musical de- partments 'of our school and we are also exceedingly proud of our boys and girls who are on the Varsity Squads in Basketball, Baseball and Volleyball. We feel we have had a fine start and in the coming two years we will be able to point with pride to the accomplishments of our class. ' J. A. '39 Twenty-one school, having Twenty-two First row: H. Albright, D. Bassett, E. Barnes, J. Becker, M. Becker, H. Bowers, R. Bowersock, L. Brown. Second row: M. Burnett, J. Burkheimer, J. Cochrun, C. Collman, E. Crow. R. llicus, R. Dillon, J. Eisley. Third Row: J. Evans, G, Fenneman, E. Fronk, M. Fike, S. Gallaspie, M. Glnsgo, C. Goodwin, J. Goodwin. Fourth row: L. Gooilwin. R. Gossard, R. Grassley, W. Graessle. D. Hampshire, J. Harbert, M. Harbert, B. Heil. Fifth row: B. Hiler, M. Hilty, M. Hindenlang, B. Hooker. A. Huckemeyer, H. Johnson, B. Kennedy, M. Kennedy. Sixth row: D. Kelly, K. Kill, 0. Laurer, R. Luma J. Mack, J. Meihls, H. Miller, B. Miller. Seventh row: F. Miller, O. Miller, M. Moormon, N Moormon, Q. Morris, V. Myers, D. McNeal, G Mr-Phevon. Eighth row: M. Point, M. Potts, C. Protsman, J Roberts, D. Reed, R. Reed, B. Reynolds, J. Russell. Ninth row: V. Rohrbacn. E. Roberts. L. Roberts C. Seibert, N. Seibert, R. Seibert, N. Suever, D. Steiger Tenth row: H. Sutton, V. Thomas, M. Watson, M Whyman, M. Wilson, M. Walther, R. Wagner, M. Zuber l l Not in picture: E. Bell and E. Toler. The Take Off OFFICERS President . Bill Hooker Vice President . . Junior Meihls Secretary and Treasurer . Jane Eisley Reporter . . . Rosemary Dillon The Freshman Class of '37 enrolled eighty-three pupils at the beginning of the school year, with two more enrolling during the year. Although several withdrew, the class ended the year with eighty-three members-the largest class in twelve years. To Betty Gaberdiel the class wishes to extend their sincere regrets of the loss of her companionship because of illness. The first social recognition from the upper-classrnen came to the tember 25, when eighty-three protesting little Freshies and three new class on Sep- 'teachers were thoroughly initiated by the gleeful Seniors. This was followed by and Sophomore weiner roast later that evening. In March, the Freshmen, under the able the Freshman supervision of their sponsor, Miss Townsend, officially elected the above named officers. The class was well represented in the various departments of the members active in the F. F, A., the Wohelo Club, orchestra, Jr. Glee Clubs, baseball, intramural, volley-ball and basketball teams. The Jr. High boys, under Captain Henry Miller, Won the Allen County tournament games and returned victorious, with the championship cup. The Jr. High Girls won all of their games played. The Freshmen are looking forward to a successful and happy sophomore year and only hope that it will be as prosperous as the past year. R. D. l40 X QQ X fBllC3.9LI?1!lCE.QQ,fO!l6XJC.I0!'i6X9QI Echoes Staff Music Drama Organizations Skill Skill is that Npreoious gift man ,gains From day to day by taking pains. It stales when practice is refused And fresher grows the more it's used. -EDGAR A. GUEST CXQSEQZBCK-D!IQZWCX9lIQZNbfX9l5Qf5! Twenty-three Echoes S talf Twen ty-fowl' Editor-in-Chief . Assistant . , Literary Editor Assistant . Business Managers Joke Editor . . Assistant . . Boys' Athletic Editor Girls' Athletic Editor Snapshot Editor . Senior Reporter Junior Reporter . Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter Typists . . Faculty Advisor Wesley Soward-s Lavern Shaffer Jean Neidhardt . Betty Kennedy Harold Augsburger Evelyn Failor Betty Clantz Jack Kennedy . Bill Foster Donald McCain Ned Reoder . Jean Mack . Mildred Metzger Nell Jean Neidhardt . Doris Fissel Jean Augsburger Rosemary Dillon 1 SGeorge Swygart 2Cecile DeLong Mr. McCleary Congratulations Congratulations to you, Mr. McIntyre, and all the students who have worked under your direction during the past year. Such a mark as you have made this year in your musical activities will not soon be forgotten. A title of State Champions is one to be proud of. Few people realize the real value of the musical training nofw offered in our Public Schools. It certainly is a good way to spend oneis leisure time and at the same time develop one's appreciation of a fine art. Many things which should be followed in later life such as: Cooperation, and stick-to-it-iveness are practiced by the students of this department. Keep up the good work, Mr. Mclntyre, and lots of luck next year. Also We wish to congratulate the solos and ensembles who represented 'our school at Bowling Green in the District Solo and Ensemble contest. The Brass sextette received a superior rating, Evelyn Failor received an excellent rating in the Soprano Solos, Mary Hilty an excellent rating in the baritone solos, and Melville Fryer and the girls sextette received very good ratings in the trombone and .singing contest respectively. The 'clarinet quartet also received a rating of very good. Twenty-five Twenty-six VIOLINS Evelyn Failor Mabel Stelzer Mary Grassley Margaret Kroeger Raymond Hahn James Carmean Naomi Mark MEMBERS E FLAT CLARINET STRING BASSES Jean Mack TRUMPETS Wesley Sowards Wm. Reynolds Harold Miller Warren Shindollar Quinton Morris Betty Clantz Jean Neidhardt TROMBONES Marjorie Hilty Melville Fryer Cari Miller Junior Meihls Orville Lauer Helen Sutton FLUTE Mary Hilty HORNS Jack Kennedy Richard Kelly Kathryn Kelly DRUMS Betty Goodwin Lavern Shaffer Bill Foster CLARINETS BASS HORN PIANO Ned Roe-der Harold Augsburger Doris Fissel Genevieve Rothe Mary Mack Mary E. Watson O F F I C E R S President . . . . . Harold Augsburger Secretary-Treasurer ...... Jean Neidhardt Business Manager .... Ned Roeder Librarians . . Jr. Meihls and Orville Lauer Reporter . . . . . Jean Mack Director . . C. D. McIntyre Orchestra Sets New Record In September when Mr. Miclntyre raised his baton for the opening selection of the season, he found that thirty-four musicians were in their respective places. Under his capable direction and supervision they carried on successfully throughout the ear. The orchestra took an active part in the state meets as well as local activities. On Wednesday, March 31, they journeyed to Lima to broadcast a half hour program over Station WBLY. On Saturday, April 10, it was the only orchestra to represent Allen County in the Northwestern District Contest held at Bluffton. Delphos, Ada, and Spencerville were the three contestants, all receiving an average rating of Excellent. This is the highest rating the Spencerville Orchestra has ever received. The crowning achievement of the year was the participation in the State Orches- tra Finals, held at Columbus, April 24. Here the orchestra tied for second place, receiving a rating of Excellent. This is the first time the orchestra has been per- mitted to enter the State Finals. Other engagements that they nlled were: County Music Festival at Memorial Hall, in November, Class Plays, Operettas, Commencement Programs and other school activities. Two of the outstanding selections played by the orchestra were, Agnus Dei and Symphony Miniature in D Minor , which was the Contest number. Commencement exercises will find thirteen of the members on the stage rather than in their places in the orchestra. In connection with the instrumental music of the school, a group of the members with Mr. Mclntyre, organized the German Band . This group entertained with various numbers during the year in extrexiely enjoyable style. On Tuesday, April 13 they won first place in the Amateur Hour held in the High School Auditorium. D. J. M. '37 Tune In - M C A S T Jerry Kennedy, advertising manager for the Kroggins Kippered Kodfish Co. . . Mitzi, Switchboard operator at WTNT . Kasper Kroggins, the Codfish King . Mrs. Kroggins, his ambitious wife . . Jean Kroggins, their daughter . . . ici Brown, owner of Radio Station WTNT 1 y ........ Milly, a sister team at WTNT . . Billy ........ Dynamo Dave, Production Manager of WTNT Bob, Engineer in charge of control room . J. Bottomly-Binks, an announcer at WTNT Archibald Throckmorton, who would like to see Lysander Phipps, a theatrical producer . arch 12, 1937 . Bill Foster Evelyn Failor . Doyle Clay Betty Clantz . Jean Mack . Bob Clay Marjorie Hilty Mabe'l Stelzer . Mildred Metzger . . Floyd Bitters . . . . Harold Augsburger . Ned Roeder . Melville Fryer . Ned Miller Mr. Brown I i SCENE ACT I-Studio A of Radio Station WTNT ACT II-Same the following evening-New Chorus of Radio Stars, Engineers, Continuity CHORUS-Martha Monfort, Pearl Winans, an hour before the Groggins broadcast. Years Eve. Writers, Announcers, 8: Production Men: Nelle Mark, Frances Davies, Dorotha Miller, Nina Hoverman, Ruby Zimmerman, Mary Bassett, Mary C. Grassley, Vonda Seibert, Mildred Fritz, Anna Belle Roberts, Mary Stonehill, Betty Kennedy, Jane Vance, Doris Miller, Velma Haunhorst, Marie Zuber, Olga Rohrbach, Fern Fissel, Mary Graessle, Joline Roberts, Jane Core, Lola Wagner, Velma Wilkins, Cecile DeLong, Thelma Eley, Leona Rockhold, Kathryn Kelly, Mary Martin, Ellen Grand- staff, Jean Humer, Irene Wilkins, Margaret Kroeger, Alma Squires, Virginia Simon, Dorothy I. Miller, Dorothy Miller, Mary Rider, Mary Mack, Neva Faye Sherer, Pauline Lee, Ruth Harbert, Doris McNeal, Donald McCain, George Koenig, Kenneth Davies, Harold Bowers, LaVern Shaffer, Jack Jarvis, John Oehlhof, Harold Miller, Bob Miller, Wesley Sowards, Gerald Dicus, Carl Davies, Jack Kennedy, David Fisher, James Hooker, Bob Ashton, Clarence Reese, Joe Goliver. SPECIALTY AND DANCE CHORUS-Anna Belle Roberts, Leona Rockhold, Nina Hoverman, Jane Vane, Doris Miller, Dorotha Miller, Mary Mack, Mary Martin, Nelle Mark, Jean Huber, Frances Davies, Jane Core. Ushers to be selected from chorus BEFORE THE CURTAIN On the Bleachers -March .... . . Wood Western World Overture .......... Cheneftt High School Orchestra Between Acts ..... fKroggins Kodfish Kiddies German Bandb Accompanist for Operetta .... Nell Jean Neidhardt and Doris Fissel Directed by Cloyd McIntyre, assisted by Miss Reiner, Dramlaticsg Miss Townsend, Dances and Costumes, Mr. Teegarden and Mr. Hauser, Stage Carpenters. Posters and Advertising . . . Bill Foster, Wesley Sowards, Jack Kennedy Amplifying System Through the Courtesy of Lima Telephone Compay. Twenty-seven Girls' Glee Club Twenty-eight First row: M. Krueger, A Squires, B. Kennedy, 0. Rohrbach, L. Wagner, M. Grassley, V. Wilkins, I. Wilkins, M. Graessle, C. DeLong. N. Hoverman, M. Stonehill, F. Fissel, M. Monfort, E. Failor, J. Neidhzxrdt 1Pianist1. Second row: C. D. McIntyre illirectorj, M. Rider. B. Clantz, A. Roberts, J. Huber, D. Fissel, D. Miller, D. Miller, J. Vance. J. Core, D. McNeal, R. Harbert, T. Eley, K. Kelly, J. Roberts, M. Stelzer, M. Metzger, V, Simon. M. Fritz. Top row: V. Seibert, D. Miller, N. Mark, M. Bassett, M. Martin, P. Winans, D. Miller. M. Hilty, R. Zimmr-rman. M. Zuber. N. Sherer, P. Lee, V. Haunhorst, L. Rockhold. E. Grandstatf, J. Mack. M. Mack. President . Evelyn Failor Vice President . Jean Mack Secretary-treasurer Doris Fissel Reporter . . . Mary Bassett Pianist Jean Neidhardt Director C. D. McIntyre The Girls Glee club have had a very enjoyable year, under the supervision of our director, Mr. McIntyre. We had fifty-three members and met on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. On November 18 the club took part in the Music Festival, held at Memorial Hall, in Lima. with the boys' On March proved very successful. The club also took part in the State Contest held at Ada, on March 20, and received the rating of one superior, and two excellents. On December 10 the club took part in a musical program, along club and other musical organizations of the school. 12, the girls' and boys' clubs presented an operetta, Tune In , which May the glee club continue to improve and gain success in the future years. Boys' Glee Club First row: W. Sowards, D. Fisher, F. Hitters, K. Davies, R. Ashton. H. Augsburger, C. Davis, D. McCain, VV. Foster. Second ruw: C. D. Mclntyre fDlI'9Cf,Ol'J, J. Kennedy, G. Dicus, J. Golliver, N. Miller, J. Hooker, N. Rocdr-r, C. Rees, G. Koenig, D. Fissel lPianistJ. Top row: D. Clay, H. Miller, R. Miller, L. Shaller, J. Jarvis, R. Mack, M. Fryer, J. Oehlof, B. Clay. President . Harold Augsburger Vice President . . . James Hooker Secretary and Treasurer . Bill Foster Reporters . . . l Ned Reoder lWesley Sowards As this year of H1936-37 draws to a close the boys Glee Club has had a mo-st successful year. The club had a membership of approximately thirty members. The club has sung at various events this year and was well represented in the annual operetita entitled Tune ln . The club participated in the Allen County Music Festi- val held at Lima on November 18th. They also participated in the annual high school musical on December 10. ln the District Glee 'Club 'Contest at Ada the club tied for first place and was chosen to represent the Northwestern District at the State Contest at Columbus. Om April 23, the boys journeyed to Columbus and again gained a superior rating and were named co-champions of the state of Ohio. Much credit is due Mr. Mclntyre for his untiring efforts and cooperation. Lots of luck to next year's club! Twenty-nine T hirty Music Ensembles CLARINET QUARTET Mary VVatson Mary Mack Genevieve Rothe Ned Roeder BOYS' QUAR'l'I1I'l' GIRLS' SEXTETTE Doyle Clay Evelyn Failor Jack Jarvis Betty Clantz Holi Clay Jean Mack Mabel Stelzer Anna Belle Roberts Mildred Metzger Gerald Diuus Marjorie Hilty fl'ianistj BRASS SFIXTETTE Katherine Kelly STRING ENSEMBLE Junior Meihls Evelyn Failor Harold Augsburger Mary Hilty C. D. Mclntyre QDirectorj Nell Jean Neidhardt Melpille Fryer C. D. Mclntyre fPianistJ liill Reynolds Jane Cochran Wesley Sowards Mabel Stelzer Autographs Thirty- Thirty-two RECORD AUDIENCE GREETS Seated: A. Roberts, N. Roeder, G. Swygart, J. Neidhardt, E. Gi'andstai'l . h Standing: H. Augsburger, Miss Reiner 1CoachJ, M. Stelzer, E. Failor, K. Davies, B. Clantz, N. Hoverman, R. Ashton, Mr. Mossman lCoachJ. Wedding Spells - April 30, 1937 CAST OF CHARACTERS Cecile DeLong Kenneth Davies George Swygart . Ned Roeder Jean Neidhardt Evelyn Failor Mabel Stelzer Nina Hoverman . Betty 'Clantz Robert Ashton Harold Augsburger Ellen Grandstaff Directors ....... Aileen Reiner and Chas. W. Mossman Mabel Townsend, Director of Specials Billie, a mysterious girl . .... . Reeves, a .gen'tleman's gentleman Steve Allen, an adventurer . . Charlie Cooney, his occasional friend Mrs. Julia Pettingill, a widow . Angelica Wayne, a charming girl Frances Brown, another one . Niki Murphy, another one Ruth Auburn, another one Blake, a cop .... . Sigsbee Sullivan, from Alabama .... Mrs. Gay, a fretful mother ....... STORY OF THE PLAY To lose your wife after being married a few years might be cause for congratu- lations. But when a young man, very much in love with his wife, and only married to her for a few hours, mislays her, then it's something different. Steve Arlen has once suffered a head injury and ever since has been subject to lapses of memory. He gets married in Atlantic City, has a lapse of memory, and completely forget-s whom he has niarrried. ln desperation he invites four of the girls he has been run- ning around with to his apartment for a party, knowing that among them one must be his Wife. His lbachelor pal, Charlie Cooney, volunteers to help him locate her. The party turns out to be a riot. No one of the girls gives Steve any indication that she has married him, and he finally has Charlie make love to each one in turn to see if he can find her. Poor Charlie has a busy evening, especially when the girl he wants to marry, catches him making love to the other girls. The distraught bride- groom, his pal who attempts the role of a ufixer-upper with disastrous results, four attractive girls-among whom is Steve's bride-but which one you'll never guess, the stately butler whose English calm is greatly upset by all the queer goings-on, the rich middle-aged widow-matrimony bent for the second timeg a dumb cop who swings a mean club, a Southern Colonel, overilowing with Southern chivalry-and a gun, the mysterious kleptomaniac who swipes everything in sight, and her worried mother, who finally straightens out the complications form the cast for this fast-moving, riotous farce with its swiftly moving plot and complications piling pell-mell on top of each other and never lets down. fProduced by special arrangement with Dramatic Pub. Co., Chicago, Ill.j HDRAMATIS PERSONAE' Seated: B. Foster, R. Reynolds, O. Rohrbach, V. Wilkins, D. Clay. Standing: M. Hilty, Miss Deemei' 4CoachJ, M. Metzger, W. Sowards, V. Seibert, K. Kelly, Miss Niswandel' 4Coach J . Funny Phinnie - May 7, 1937 CAST OF CHARACTERS Ruby Schaffer, a sorter ...,.. Olga Rohrbach Genevieve MacGoosh, a marker . Marjorie Hilty Clara Titterbaum, a polisher . Mildred Metzger Ella Flynn, a mangler ..... Vonda Seibert Millicent Murray, the counter girl . . . Velma Wilkins Amos Plummer, manager of the Banner Laundry . . Doyle Clay Mr. Glucksman, an inventor ..... William Foster Richard Kendall, agent of the Laundry Workers' Union Roger Reynolds Mrs. Plummer, owner of the Banner Laundry .... Kathry-n Kelly Phineas Pike, himself ........ Wesley Sowards Directors ...... Bonnie Deemer and Martha Niswander Mabel Townsend, Director of Specials STORY OF THE PLAY Amos runs his wife's laundry business, but his heart, by gosh, is set upon enter- ing the garter business! Phinnie who has a record of failing in every job he has ever tackled, drops, like a much-needed rain from Heaven, into the office of the laundry and inspires Amos with a grand idea. He hires Phinnie to run-and ruin- the laundry business for him. When Phinnie hafs put the business in the red, as he's sure to do, Amos will be free to enter the garter ibusiness! But Phinnie makes a howling success as a laundry driver, and business zooms. To get rid of him Amos and Richard pull a mean trick. They make him think that his beloved Ruby has ia wooden leg! Poor Phinnie! His first success is filled with bitter dregs. But Phinnie is in love, and love will find a way. It's screamingly funny in this case, but at last Phinnie and his Ruby go into a rapturous, though awkward clinch and all ends shin- ing as a newly laundered shirt! The cast consists of five pretty girls, including the clowning Ruby, wise-cracking Ella and hot-tempered Millicentg hen-peeked Amos, his domineering wife, the great garter inventor, the dashing Richard, and the durn fool Phinnie. A howl to see. QProduced by special arrangement with Dramatic Pub. Co., Chicago, I1l.J Thirty-three Thifrty- f o ur INITIAL PERFORMANCE Seated: Miss Townsend 1CoacnJ. N. Mark, R. Albright. ' Standing: J. Hooker, L. Shaffer, B. Kennedy, C. Davies, Mr. Hausser ICOachJ, D. McCain, J. Huber, IJ. Fissel. Lady Spitfire CAST OF Miss Prudence, owner of the school Cindy Dale, a student in the school Ginger Reid, another student . Flobelle Berthon, another student Kay Sutton, Lady Spitfirel' . Tom Brown, looking for work Bud Jones, Tom's pal . . Jed Buell, the constable . Henri DuFrayne, Fay's friend Stephen Sutton, Kay's father - October 23, 1936 CHARACTERS STORY OF THE PLAY Doris Fissel Nelle Mark Jean Huber Vera Lusk Betty Kennedy Lavern Shaffer Robert Albright Donald McCain James Hooker Carl Davies Kay Sutton, untanied, spoiled, rather adorable, but with too much money to spend, is the bane of her father's existence. He sends her to the Rutherford School for Girls in the hope of keeping her out of mischief for the summer. Enroute to the school, Kay 'sends the Dean a telegram saying that her father has changed his mind and is taking her to Europe, then everyone being fooled, she plans to elope with Henri. But she loses her purse, and stops at the school to try to get a lift. The school is in a deplorable state. Registration is not all that 'it should be-some isnob- bish girls plan to leave, and without the well known Kay Sutton's presence to bolster it up, sweet Miss Prudence will have to close her school. But things take a most exciting turn for the better, for Tom and Bud, a couple of college chaps doing odd jobs about the school, persuade Kay, whom they don't know, to pose as Kay Sutton. This chance to pass herself off as herself appeals to Kayis sense of excitement-so she consents. Needless to say she does a perfect job. Then her irate father appears, and to -teach Kay a lesson, refuses to recognize her, and threatens her with arrest for writing checks under his daughter's name. There are a near elopement, a grand party scene, and several hilariously funny incidents before everything is finally cleared up, and Lady Spitfire cools off in the arms of Tom, her tamer. This is one grand, giddy comedy with nicely balanced parts, and just the entertaining plot that everyone wishes for. Directed by Miss Mabel Townsend and Mr. E. W. Hausser. fProduced by 'special arrangement with Dramatic Pub. Co., Chicago, Ill.j ACCLAIMED SUCCESS Seated: Miss Reiner 4CoachJ, J. Kennedy, M. Mack, M. Monfort. Standing: Jane Vance, D. Miller, M. Graessle, L. Leist, J. Jarvis, M. Rider, M. Fryer, J. Sunderland, F. Miller, Miss Deemer fC0achJ. George Gets Going - November 6, 1936 CAST OF CHARACTERS George Gordon, a young detective . Rodney Herne, his pal . . . Grover Going, a young society man Austin Ashe, a young man about town . Hargis, a butler .... Jane Danforth, a rich orphan Her Young Girl Friends: Frances Jefferson . . Beatrice Lawrence . Barbary Burton . . . Sophie Danforth, Jane's aunt . Georgia Gordon, George's aunt . Rose, a young maid . . . . . . . Jack Kennedy James Sunderland . . Leroy Leist . Melvin Fryer, Jr. . . Jack Jarvis . . -Mary Mack Martha Monfort Dorothy I. Miller . Doris Miller . Mary Rider Mary Graessle . . . . . Jane Vance STORY OF THE PLAY This laugh-getting comedy has all the combined elements that go to make a suc- cussful play: farce, comedy, romance, mystery, suspense, a few thrills, plenty of youth, good characterizations, and a wholesome interesting story. George Gordon, one year out of college, has decided to become a detective as a means of livelihood. His room-mate and pal at college, Rodney Herne, takes him to a social affair given by Jane Danforth. an extremely wealthy orphan, who is known far and wide for her aversion to matrimony, fearing that men are courting her for her money alone. One of her suitors is Grover Going whose sole idea is to annex her fortune. During the party at Jane's, a string of pearls, a diamond bracelet and two of the men's watches are stolen. The guests are all old friends of Jane's and the servants have been in her employ for years, so it seems quite useless to suspect any of them of the robbery. No one else has been seen to enter or leave the house. George offers to solve the mystery as his first case. He persuades Jane to invite his Aunt Georgia to spend a week with her to keep her company. Aunt Georgia, being in Europe at the time. has given George the kev to her apartment and so with the aid of his pal, Rodney. he confiscates her clothes and disguises as Aunt Georgia and is brought to Jane's house by Rodney. The fun that follows is fast and furious with George disguised as the eccentric and slightlv deaf old lady. Through many clever tricks, George solves the mystery of the robberv and also finds out the sender of many anonymous letters of extortion to Jane. When the real Aunt Georgia returns the fun is tripled. If's a sure winner. Produced bv special arrangement with The Northwestern Publishing Co. and directed by the Misses Aileen Reiner and Bonnie Deemer. Thir ty-five Thirty-six Future Farmers Of America First row: J. Harbert, H. Miller, D. Hayman, W. Becker, J. Jarvis. H. Bowers, R. Zuber, L. Wohlgu- muth, C. Squires. G. Dicus, J. Golliver, R. Mack, W. Sawmiller, B. Bowersock. Second row: R. Bassett, J. Oehlhof, N. Rohrback. R. Dicus, J. Carmean, C. Rees, E. Carnes, M. Bur- nett. R. Gossarrl, V. Seibert, C. Place, R. Craft, R. Albright, Mr. Teegarden 1AdvisorJ. Top row: R. Seibert, H. Bowers, O. Miller, R. Wagner, N. Suever, L. Miller. K. Wallick, C. Seibert, fi. Shaller, E. Moorman, H. Core, L. Rothe, 0. Laurer, C. Protsman, H. Miller, H. Albright, President . . Gerald Dicus Vice President Wilbur Sawmiller Secretary . . Jack Jarvis Treasurer . Ray Mack Reporter . Robert Albright Sergeant-at-Arms Dallas Hayman Chapter Advisor W. H. Teegarden During the school year 1936-'37 the F. F. A. Chapter has accomplished many worthwhile things, one of the most important being the establishment of the Thrift Bank. The bank has thirty-six members at the present time and has a bank deposit of 95124.00 Officers of this organization are: Wayne Becker, presidentg Joseph Golliver, cashier. and Orville Lauer, assistant cashier. John Oehlhof, Orville Lauer, Lonnie Miller, Wayne Becker and Joseph Golliver compose the Board of Directors. The Chapter sponsored a project contest, which was won by John Hilty. Shawnee, York and the Spencerville Chapters held their Annual Roundup in April. Spencerville won the judging contest and acted as host to the other two chapters at an evening meeting. Ray Mack was declared the Champion judge. We were represented in Columbus this spring by several of our members. Among the other activities we have planned is our annual fishing trip. The membership of the Chapter reached forty-two for the year 1936-'37. R. A. '38', Wohelo Club First row: A. Roberts, L. Wagner, K. Kelly, D. Miller. D. Miller, M. Bassett, C. DeLong. N. Hover- man, M Stonehill. J. Mack. S,,,,.,,nd row: M. Stonehill, F. Harper, D. Reynolds, D. Albright, I. Wilkins, Miss Niswunder 4SupervisorJ, M. Walther, E. Fronk. R. Zimmerman, M. Clark. A. P0ll11l'Kl- Top row: D. Bassett, V. Savage, A. Beerman, P. Winans, V. Wilkins, H. Miller, F. Zlmm9l'mi1ll, M. Howersock, M. Winans, M. Wilson, B. Goodwin, N. Mark. OFFICERS President . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer Reporter Mary Bassett Cecile DeLong Dortha Miller Nina Hoverman Doris Miller In December, the Home Economics department, under the direction of their cap- able sponsor, Miss Niswander, organized a very promising club. The appropriate name of Wohelo, meaning work, health, and love, was chosen by the members. It was also decided to hold a meeting once a month in the High School building. Dif- ferent groups take charge of each meeting and some very interesting programs have been the result. We appreciate the cooperation that has been given at all times and we hope to accomplish some very worthwhile things in the future. Outstanding principles of the club are: To develop work and friendship, To develop interest in the Home Economics department, To form a connective link between school and home, To improve the appearance of the Home Economics room, To raise the standard of scholarship, To promote wholesome social affairs. Thirty-seven Tllirty-eight 2 So to the lllfd he turned to say: , l l X fD::GE.3Q.fG::6X3Q.4fD::GE.9lfD::Gi.3? Basketball 12 Volleyball Baseball ? Intramural S ll I The old ball player knew' the way of crowds. He'd learned 'it to his sorrow, They cheered the hit you made today. Be sure you don't strike out tomorrow. .- -EDGAR A. GUEST fa 5 lx, fX9::Qf5CX9::V5Cw::VDfX9::QZ55 Thirty-nine Forty First row: J. Kennedy, G. Swygart, W. Sowards, N. Roeder lCaptainJ, R. Reynolds, R. Mack, Coach Shackelfurcl. Stzmding: J. Sunderland, H. Miller, F. Bitters, K. Davies lManage-rj, B. Foster lCheerle:ulerl, H. AllLl'HlJlll'j.f6l' 1Manage1'J, R. Albright. Bearcats See Successful Season The first call for basketball players was made October 19, and was quickly ans- wered by 45 men, eager to get into action. Although we lost four of our first five players last year by graduation, Coach Shackelford soon had a squad working to- gether nicely. The season started off successfully by defeating Delphos Jefferson with a count of 15-12, being the first time in history Spencerville had ever beaten Delphos on their own court. This made us over confident and as a result we lost our next two games with Elida and Ohio City. From then on we had more fight and lost but two games at the latter part of the season. We ended holding second place in the league and were considered a threat to every team in the county. In the tournament we drew Beaverdam as our first rival, whom we easily de- feated. The next game found us matched with Harrod. We suffered defeat after a hard fought game. Our athletes have set our standard high in basketball. Although not winning all of our games, we have established a good record, and have learned to take defeat. Here's three cheers for the team of'3G-'37 and good luck for the team of '37-738. SCHEDULE FOR 1036-1937 Spencerville 15 ..... Delphos . 12 Spencerville 18 Elida . Spencerville 22 Ohio City Spencerville 34 Shawnee . Spencerville 20 Beaverdam Spencerville 27 Gomer . Spencerville 29 Lafayette . Spencerville 34 Harrod . Spencerville 31 Elida . Spencerville 21 Shawnee . Spencerville 37 Beaverdam Spencerville 26 Gomer . Spencerville 27 Lafayette . Spencerville 20 Harrod . Spencerville 26 Delphos . COUNTY TOURNAMENT Spencerville 41 Beaverdam Spencerville 21 Harrod . Total 499 Total First row: D. Fissel, A. Roberts, M. Stonehill, M. Stonehill fCaptainj, E. Failor, J. Mack, M. Metzger. Standing: M. Rider 4CheerleaderJ. J. Imler. W. Carey, B. Kennedy, L. Carey, B. Goodwin, M. Muck lManagerb, Coach Townsend. Girl Athletes Maintain Crown For Second Consecutive Season The season this year was opened with a Bang, by winning the first league game by a large margin. The team worked hard and faced the opposing teams with calm- ness, courage and all the elements of good sportsmanship, determined to see thelr colors rlying highest in the final games of the season. The first six, Mary Stonehill 1Captainj, Martha Stonehill, Anna Belle Roberts, Mildred Metzger, Jean Mack, Evelyn Faiilor, and their reliable substitute guard, Lorna Carey, all Seniors, regret with all their hearts to leave their basketball careers, which they have enjoyed so immensely for the past four years. As they leave their positions, they are confident that their successors will uphold their standard. In the guard area this year a strongly developed zone defense was used. For three years they have been striving to perfect this type of defense, which has proved very successful when combined with carefully planned signaling, teamwork, keen de- ception, and deliberate passes. These plans were held by Captain Mary Stonehill, Martha Stonehill, and Anna Belle Roberts. Their substitutes were Lorna Carey, Waneta Carey, and Betty Kennedy. The offense consisted of speedy passwork, clever deception, careful signaling, and accurate shooting. Those responsible for the scoring end were, Mildred Metzger, Jean Mack, and Evelyn Failor, assisted by their valuable substitutes, Doris Fissel, Betty Goodwin, and Jean Imler. The cheerfulness and helpfulness of the coach, Miss Townsend, and manager Mary Mack played their part in the year's success. At the close of the season, looking over the record of the games, it is found that the girls have kept their rating high, having won all the league games. This gave them undisputed League Championship and later they were declared Champions of the Allen 'County Tournament. .Those graduating extend best wishes to succeeding teams and hope t strive to uphold the qualities of true sports women. hey will . J. M. '37 SCHEDULE FOR 1936-1937 Spencerville Elida . 15 Spencerville Harrod 19 Spencerville Ohio City Spencerville Elida . 12 Spencervillg Sihawnee Spencerville Shawnee . 21 Spencerville Beaverdam ggilveerrdam ' Spencervllle Gomer ' 25 Spencerville Lafayette i . 29 Spencervllle Lafayette Spencerville Harrod . 15 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Spencerville 27 . .... Beaverdam . 7 Spencerville 33 . Elida . 16 Spencerville 25 Gomer , 18 T0t3.l 455 Total if Forty-one Fofrty-two First row: N. Miller, R. Ashton, J. Kennedy, NV. Sowards 1Captain1, G. Swygart, R. Reynolds, R. Mack. Standing: IJ. Clay. W. Becker, G. Dicus, W. Shindollar, K. Davies 1Man:-igerj, H. Augsburgex 1ManagrerJ, F. Bitter-s, H. Miller, Coach Shackelforml. Keen Competition After a few hard practices, Coach Shackelford sent his fighting squadron to the District Volleyball Tournament at Lafayette, October 19. Fate matched us with our old rival, Harrod. The iboys, confident of victory, had little trouble in taking Harrod the first game and although in the second and third games Harrod nosed 'the boys out, they realized that Spencerville had given them some keen competition. The scores were as followsz- C15-41 C12-151 fll-155. We bequeath our fighting spirit to the team of '38g may they add another trophy to the case. First row: J. Jennedy, R. Reynolds, R. Mack, H. Augsburger fManagerD. Second row: D. Bassett, W. Sowards, N. Miller, L. Miller, R. Miller. J. Sunderland. Standing: Coach Shackelford, G. Marbaugh, E. Mueller, A. Kill, L. Adams, K. Davies 1ManagerJ, B. Albright, H. Miller, K. Kill, M. Burnett. Doings On The Diamond The fall season of baseball brought few returns for us as far as games won were concerned, but at the same time it gave the boys the experience they needed, enabling Coach Shackelford to develop and iron out the weak spots for the spring season. 1Lost 5, won 3.5 The boys have set their goal for the coming season league champions, and they will grasp at every opportunity to attain this end. May sportsmanship, victory, and glory be their Ilnal contribution to the athletics of Spencerville High School for the year of '36-'37. FALL RECORD Spencerville 3 Ohio City Spencerville 4 Beaverdam Spencerville 7 Lafayette Spencerville 1 Harrod Spencerville 2 Lafayette Spencerville 5 Harrod Spencerville 7 Beaverdam Spencerville 1 Mendon Fofrty-three F or ty- f om' Intramural Teams SENIOR BOYS fChampionsJ SENIOR GIRLS fChampionsJ Seated: N. Miller, L. Miller, R. Seated: M. Stelzer, L. Rockhiold Miller 1Captainl, H. Augsburger, G. iCapitainJ, N. l-loverman, O. Rohrbach. Koenig. Standing: V. Seibert, M. Bowersock, Standing. D. Clay, B. Foster, R. V. Wilkins. . h V. ' . As ton, Seibert JUNIOR GIRLS JUNIOR BOYS Seated: D. Miller, M. Gnaessle, R. Seated: H. Bowers, G. Dicus CCap- Zimmerman CiCaptainJ, D. Miller, P. tainl, W. Becker. Winans. Standing: D. Hayman, D. McCain, Standing: J. Vance, M. Zuber, M. J. Oehlhof. Rider iC'heerleaderJ, N. Sherer, M. Mack QManag'erJ. FRHSHMAN TOURNAMENT TEAM Allen County Champions Seated: N. Suever, J. Meihls, B. Hooker, H. Miller fCaptainJ, C. Goodwin, R. Bowersock, G. Fenneman QMgr.J. Standing: Coach Shackelford, N. Seibert, D. Hampshire, R, Foster QCheerleaderJ, D. Kennedy, R. Grassley, O. Miller. Forty-six J unior-Senior Prom Lavern Shaffer, President of the Junior Class . . . Master of Ceremonies Address of Welcome .... By Mary Mack, Vice Pres. of Junior Class Response ..... By Wesley Sowards, President of Senior Class Music . . . By Junior Girls' Nintet-Accompanied by Mary Rider Playlet . ..... By Entertainment Committee Remarks . . . .... Superintendent C. W. McC1eary Song .... . Jack Jarvis-Accompanied by Doris Fissel Senior Class Prophecy . .... . Reading ........... Music . .... .... . After the program dancing was enjoyed. Athletic Banquet By a Junior Wit . Doris Miller Junior Girls' N intet On April ninth, the Girls' and Boys' basketball squads, their coaches, and the High School faculty were entertained at the annual Athletic Banquet held in the high school cafeteria. The Home Economics Class, under the direction of Miss Niswander, served a very delicious banquet. The first course consisted of baloons and whistles. The next course was smashed potatoes, gravy, slithered chicken, string beans, and athletic salad. The third course was ice cream and cake. After awarding of letters to the players, manager, and cheer leaders by Coaches Townsend and Shackelford those present motored to Lima to the Trianon Roller Skating Rink where the remainder of the evening was enjoyed t?l by all . Baccalaureate - Class Of 1937 SPENCERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 16th, 1937 Prelude- March tfrom Fifth Symphonyl ...... Beethoven Piano, Miss Nettina Haller - Organ, Miss Mildred Becker Processional- O Praise the Lord ........ Meredith Fifth and Sixth Grade Vested Choir Introit- The Lord is in His Holy Temple ...... Meredith Invocation .... Rev. P. L. Curtiss, Pastor First Federated Church Anthem- My Task ......... E. L. Ashford Three Part Chorus by Choir Scripture Reading .... Rev. Mrs. Sproul, Pastor Friends Church Music tal The Prayer Perfect ........ Stenson tbl Lo A Voice to Heaven ....... Bortniansky High School Girls Sextet: Evelyn Failor, Betty Clantz, Mabel Stelzer, Jean Mack, Mildred Metzger, Mary Stonehill. Sermon .... Rev. Isaac F. Andrews, Pastor Trinity M. E. Church Music tal Remember Now Thy Creator .... Carrie B. Adams tbl In the Garden of Tomorrow .... Jessie L. Deppen Ladies Quartet, Methodist Church: Emma Sunderland, Elizabeth Sunderland, Mrs. John Reynolds, Mary Neidhardt. Benediction ..... Rev. C. H. Wood, Pastor First Baptist Church Recessional- Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name . . . Fifth and Sixth Grade Vested Choir Postlude- Triumphal Procession ..... Piano and Organ . E. J. Hopkins . R. S. Morrison Forty-ninth Annual Commencement SPENCERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 20th, 1937 Prccessional- March Triumphal ........ Weber Invocation ....... . Rev. C. H. Wood Music tal Song of the Marching Men . . . . Protheroe tbl Song of the Waves .... . Protheroe tcl Alma Mater ...... School Song Boys Glee Club Salutatory ......... . Mabel Stelzer Vocal Solo tal O Lovely Night . . . . . Ronald tbl Ah, Love But A Day . . . Protheroe Evelyn Failor Valedictory ........... Mildred Fritz Trumpet Solo- The Charmer ......... Foos Wesley Sowards Address .... Rev. Arthur Barber. Formerly of Lawrence, Mass. Music- The Wayfarer .......... Holmes Brass Sextet: Wesley Sowards. Bill Reynolds. Melville Fryer, Jr., Harold Augsburger, Kathryn Kelly. Mary Hilty. Presentation of Diplomas . Mr. John A. Goodwin, Pres. Board of Education Music tal Lift Thine Eyes ........ Mendelssohn tbl Trees ...... . Girls Glee Club Benediction . . . . . . . Rasbach Rev. P. L. Curtiss l Important Dates SEPTEMBER 7-First day of misery. In other words-school opens! 8-Eighty-three Freshies saying, Where do I go and what for? 15-Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors elect ossifefrs . 18-Ba-seball game ...,.. Ohio City here. Orchestra elected officers. Junior and Senior Weiner Roast. 19-Everyone has sore feet. 23-Our baseball team defeats Beaverdam here. 25-Freshman and Sophomore Weiner Roast. Extra!! Freshmen eat .Mice ! Mr. Moss- man, new teacher, shocked! Don't worry it's only the Freshmen Initiation. OCTOBER 3-Thirty-seven students went to Columbus tc Football game. Visited State Penitentiary. Some sat in the electric chair. Thirty-seven came back. 23-Juniors show how they can act ...... Lady Spitfire . 27-Volleylball tournament at Lafayette. NOVEMBER 6-More Juniors show off ,..... George Gets Going . 9-Seniors interview photographers. 10-Juniors all dressed up in their new rings. 13-Boys break record and beat Delphos on there own fioor. 16-Seniors look purty for photographers. 17-Same as 16th. 18-County Music Festival at Lima. 20-Boys lose at Elida. 'Could it be that some of them are still tired from their lwalk home from the river? 23-Junior and Senior Rabbit Supper. 24-Same as Sept. 19. Both teams go down in defeat at Ohio City. 26-No school. Vacation until Nov. 30. DECEMBER 1-Intramural captains elected. 2-3-Every Pupil Tests. 4-Shawnee Indians come here. 8-Both Junior High teams start off with a .bang by winning at Perry. 10-High School Musical. 11-Both basketball teams beat Beaverdam. 15-F. F. A, Father and Son Banquet. 17-Lecture on S. A. Indians. 18-Basketball game, Gomer here. 22-Ba-sketball game, Lafayette there. 24-No more school until next year. 25-Freshies hang up stockings. JANUARY 1-Happy New Year! Both basketball teams defeat Harrod here. 8-Elida here ...,., basketball game. In History 14-Exams. We didn't know there were so many things we didn't know. 15-Everyone swam home from school. Flood. More Exams. 22-Basketball game, Shawnee there. 26-Beaverdam comes here for game. 29-We go to 'Gomer for 'basketball game. FEBRUARY Health Lecture Tournament Community Institute Ditto Basketball game with Harrod Well it was good any way -Junior High Tournament at Shawnee. -Basketball game here with Delphos. -County Tournament. 25-Boys skin Beaverdam. 26-Boys 'lose to Harrod. Girls still going strong. 5-Lafayette here, basketball game. S- 1' ' . 9-New Piano ...... cute? First round of Gvirls' 10- ' i ' . 11- 1 1. 12- 7 . 13 A A' ' ' 16 19 -J 27 unior High boys receive winners cup. Ned Reeder awarded place on county team. Miss Townsend brings home two cups from the County Tournament. MARCH 2-Miss D-eemer late for school. Earthquake. Two events not related. 4-Freshies, Sophomores, Juniors have pitchers took . 12-Group pictures taken for Annual. Senior class plays casts chosen. Operetta, Tune In ....., everyone did. 13-No school! fltls Saturday.D 16-Annabelle Roberts entertains basketball teams. 20-Glee Club Contest at Ada. Can you boys sing? 31-Orchestra broadcast. What? No contract? APRIL 8-9 10 -Every Pupil Tests. -Orchestra contest at Bluffton. 16-Solo and Ensemble contest at Bowling Green. 17-County Elimination test. 23-Boys' Glee Club go to Columbus .,,,., Yes, they WOII. ' 24-Commercial tests at Lafayette. Orchestra went to Columbus ...... tied for second. 27-Skating party ...... how do you feel, Ellen? 30-Seniors pre-sent play ...... b ig hdt! MAY ' J-Bowling Green Test. 7-Senior play., .,.. again ...... another smashing suc- cess! 8-Brass Ensemble at Oberlin. 14-Junior and Senior Banquet. 16-Baccalaureate. 20-Commencement. -N. J. N. '37 Forty-seven Forty-eight Jokes Dallas H.: Well, it looks as though my friend gave you a black eye. never saw the fellow who did it. Dallas: Well, he's my friend anyhow. Bk sk lk ill lk Miss Reiner: Write the first four sentences on the board, Ray. R. Hahn: I can't, Miss Reiner, let somebody else do it. Miss Reiner: Have you done your work, Raymond? R. H.: Certainly. Let me read it to somebody to put on. Miss R.: Why don't you want to put it on? just ripped a hole in my pants! Pk SF SF SF ik Joseph Golliver: Why, you wk Raymond Qdesperatelyjz I if Visitor: How many students Mr. McCleary: About one Sli Mr. Mossman: Well I'd like it'll go like water. is Vernon Leist asked his father Well , Ernie replied, It all Pk are there at the in every fifty. Spencerville High School? PF Pk wk ak ill Mr. McIntyre: Lend me three cents for a stamp, will you Mossman? to Mac, but all I've got is a dime and if I break it, Bk lk wk ik Sk the other day what he called a man who drives a car. depends on how close he comes to me. Sk lk ik ik bk Mr. Hausser: 'How far were you from the correct answer in that last problem, Floyd? if Floyd Bitters: About six seats back. Pk HK IF PK ,F Junior Meihls: Pass you exam? Henry Miller: Well. you see, it was this way . . Junior Meihls: Neither did I, shake! 'lf if Sl' if lk lk Mr. Hausser: Clarence what do you expect to be when you're of age? Clarence Coffman: Twenty years old. , FK Pk lk HF 11 ,lf Ray Zuber: You are my idea of a wonder girl. Virginia Savidge: Well, I hope you're the kind of man who likes to drive his ideas home. if if ak Pk Sk DF Mr. Teegardin: Would you 41 The wise girl who knows her HF Dear Corpse: You are cordially invited known Grave Diggers Union Tickets will be on sale at Orphans accompanied by Murder will be committed Please do not disappoint like to have a one-eyed husband? Mrs. Teegardin:- No darling. Mr. Teegardin: Then let me carry that umbrella. :F HK Ili ak wk onions never breathes a word of it to her boy friends. if PK ak wk HK to attend a dance under the auspices of the well at Coffin Hall, 13 Casket Street. Take a Cemetery Car to the dance or if preferred a hearse will call at your door. all undertakers for the sfum of 25 bones. KNO credit.J their parents will be admitted free of charge, also bachelors who come with their wives. to amuse the children. Refreshments will be served by the Embalmers. us by not attending. Mournfully yours, I. B. A. Skeleton. P. S: The Corpse Quartet will moan dying songs accompanied by the Bone Rattlers Band. Coffins will be given away with every ticket purchased. if lk ik SF lk HK Mr. Shackelford: Did you bake these biscuits? Mrs. Shackelford: Yes, I baked them all myself. Mr. Shackelford: Well, I'd rather you Mr. Shackelford: work. if Because, d Miss Reiner: Edward is suc wouldn't bake them any moref' Mrs. Shackelford: Why not? earest, I'm afraid you're a little light for such heavy ill IG 'K h a dear! He is 7 that I'll know all about it after we re Miss Deemer: That's nice. Miss Reiner: I think he ca What game is he lled it solitaire. Sk fl! going' to teach me to play cards so married. going to teach you? Engravings by F ort Wayne Engraving Company General Contractors Davis-Hydaker Spencerville, Ohio Weirwille Furniture Factory Buy Direct from Factory Open Evenings Spencerville, Ohio Ned Miller: I think the World of Marjorie, what would you advise me to do? Bob Ashton: See more of the world. if 41 bk :K bk SF Lavern S.: Last night I dreamed I married the most beautiful Woman in the world. Mary Mack: Were We happy? 214 bk Pk ek bk bk Esther Tohler: How many studies are you carrying? Marcel Whyman: I am carrying one and dragging three. Croft's Meat Market High Class Groceries and Meats Main 45 Spencerville, Ohio 1 1 1.4,,1u.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1,m Compliments of Dr. F. S. Goss Dentist Main 191 Davis Beauty Salon Beauty to Please Main 35 Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Dr. R.. D. Doughty Main 55 Spencerville, Ohio Ned Roeder: Everything seems brighter after I've been out with you. Jane Core: It should ...... You never go home till morning. Pk :F P14 Pk HF PIC Bob Clay: They say, dear that people who live together get in time to look exactly alike. Mary Walthers: Then you may consider my refusal final. Pk bk Dk Pls Sk if Dobbin Sunderland: Let's skip classes and take in a movie.', Sedrick Baum: Can't do it, old man, I need the sleep. .ln1W1,,.,1m,1,..,1,,,,1,m1 1 1 1 1 1. Better Clothes Better Cleaning Better Pressing Better see Bill The Tailor Since 1908 Spencerville, Ohio ,.,,1111111g11111 Eyes Examined t Glasses Fitted Dr. H. Richardson Optometrist Spencerville, Ohio 1.1.1 1 1,m1 1m,1 1 1 1nn1 1 1 Compliments of Meihls Restaurant Spencerville, Ohio Forty-nine Boles-Dandurand 4 E When in Lima Stop at the B , Studio 66 N u 9 3,SlIlg'e1'S School and College Hamburger Shop Jewelers Photographs Corner High and West Sts. Diamond Merchants 12315 South Wash. St. Herman Stockton, Prop- Lima, .Ohio Tiffin, Ohio T Lima, Ohio Mr. McIntyre: Now that you're married I suppose you'll take out a life insurance policy. Mr. Shackelford: Oh, no, I don't think she's dangerous. if lk if Pk Bk Pk The Perfect Gentleman: So sorry I bumped into you-I didn't SEE you. Miss Niswander: Flatterer! Mr. Paul Cochrun, rushing into parlor: I'll teach you to make love to my daughter! Bill Reynolds: I wish you would, I don't seem to be making much progress myself. Wm J Ta lor Compliments of '. ' y Q Compliments of i Sunny Side Gardens T016Dh0I16 EXCh3l1ge I E , R R 7 and Greenhouses ' l 1'l6 . . i Ben System Plants, Flowers and 1 Spencerville, Ohio T Vegetables Spencerville, Ohio I T Spencerville, Ohio I Dr. J. R. Welch Fifty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -.nm...m, Jack Kennedy and Mabel Stelzer were sitting in a hammock admiring the moon. Presently Mabel said, What would you do if you had money? Jack threw his chest out in all the glory of young manhood and said, I'd travel. He felt her warm soft hand slip tenderly into his. When he looked up she had gone. In his hand was a nickel. 114 HF if PK if sk BIOLOGY CLASS OUT ON FIELD TRIP Junior Wright: Oh, Miss Townsend, here's a little green snake. Miss Townsend: Well, stay right away from it. It may be as dangerous as a ripe one. Q o 5 E. ... 5 rn 5 FF m o Ph CU o 5 'U S 5 en 5 GF m o PH iinliimll ll Compliments of 9-I Q I '-1 5 99 i Z fb 2 m on 'U CD 5 CDE 252. :im P14 QLD l-I O E O U1 'U FD E 33 si- :Ili-1 ,PQI 42- O E O E1 E 39 O E O Frederick Paper and Twine Co. W1 1 1 1 1,.,,1nu1nn1nu1m.1 1 1 1,,1,,,,1,,1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1un1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11,111.1--.111 1 u-M1nu1nn1un1uu-un1m1.i1 1 Sales Variety Store Syndicate Values Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Dr. I. C. Stayner Spencerville, Ohio Jean N.: If you try to kiss me I'll call mother. Leroy L.: What's the matter with your father? Jean: Oh, he isn't as deaf as mother is. bk wk if Wes. Sowards: I guess you've been out haven't you? No answer. Wes.: I say, I guess you've been out with you? Evelyn Failor: I heard you the first time Compliments of Wright's Bakery and Grocery Charles Wright, Mgr. Spencerville, Ohio Pk 14 41 Phone Main 125 Established 1887 Pohlman Hardware Everything in Hardware Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of C. B. Miller Spencerville, Ohio with worse looking fellows than I am, worse looking fellows than I am haven't . I was just trying to think. Fryer's Pharmacy Main 244 Spencerville, Ohio 1...-11.-.-..111i..11,,,,1,,,,111111...11,11, Mr. McCleary fComing to home of a boy and talking to boy's motherjz I see your son has a great thirst for knowledge. Where does he get it? Mother: Yes, he gets the knowledge from me and the thirst from his father. BF Fl! ak lk 41 ill Angry Traffic Cop: Hey there lady what's the matter with you, don't you know what I mean when I hold up my hand? Miss Deemer: I ought to, I've taught school for more than nine years. 214 ,lf bk PF ek Ili Jack Jarvis: I hear you were out after eleven last night. Melville Fryer: Nope, I was only out after one. Compliments of Wein Shoe Store Spencerville, Ohio Wrights Market Groceries and Fresh Meats Mgr. Ray Neitermayer Spencerville, Ohio Hilty's Meat Market High Class Groceries and Meats Main 43 Spencerville, Ohio Fifty-one Uptown Restaurant Lowry Cigar Store Theatre Never Any Better Spencerville ' Food Carefully Prepared Iceicreamv Candy, Chicken Served Every Sandwiches, Soft Drinks, Pick of Pictures Wedv Safe and Sun' Cigarettes and Tobaccos Lowest Prices Chicken on Sunday 350 132 North Main St. All Week-day Dinners 250 ' Spencerville, Ohio Six Days Weekl 5 y Joe Petriz, Mgr.-Lima Jean Mack: My, your heart's beating like a drum. Harold A.: Yeah, that's the call to arms. ii Pk Pk if Pk Bk Garold Marbaugh pleaded guilty, but the jury brought in a verdict of 'not guiltyu. What do you mean?, said the judge, the scoundrel has confessed his guilt. Yes, replied the foreman, but he is the biggest liar in the country? if all Pk Pk HK PF Mr. Hausser: My wife told me to take the old cat off somewhere and lose it. So I put him in a basket and tramped out into the country about eight miles. Mr. Mossman: Well, did you lose the cat? Mr. Hausser: Lose it! If I hadn't followed it I'd never got back home. ... .... ..m,1u,,1nlln1uli1.m1uu1,..,-. 1 1m1m.--,1,,,,1ulv...,,,1ull,un.-,m1......m,1lm,m1111141 im....m...uu1nll1m,1.m1M1m1.ul....m..nurz1W1im- - I A Comvlimenfs Of Equity Dairy Store Mack Motor Sales D12 HOIHCF G. Ice Cream, Butter, Cottage The Bisife oiuglgglgggng for Deerhake Cheese, Milk. A Dependable Dealer Main 97 Mgr. Katherine Miller ,The 'fe LOW- Spencerville, Ohio Spencerville, Ohio priced Car .- 1.m.-.m..m-..m.-'mini.-n,.1m.1 1i1nu1nu-uni 1nn1un1nn1nn-nnn1 1nu-un- 1 -s-:ini-1:11 -. 1 1nu-xln1un-uu-u- - 1 1 Doc Squires: Is there anything Worse than to be old and bent? Doyle Clay: Yea, to be young and broke. 95 41 Pk if 96 if Kenneth Davies: Yes, when I was in Africa a lion ran across my path. I had no gun in my hand so I took a pail of water and poured it over his head and he ran away. George Swygart Cboredjz I can vouch for that. I was in Africa at the same time and the lion ran into me and whenl stroked his mane it was still quite damp. E I I 5 E I l' t Compliments of C' A' Daugherty . Comp 'menes of I . . 7 Collins Furniture Co. . g Groceries, Meats and Fruits Dr- H- F- Fallor Complete Home Furnishers Main 92 L Mem 60 7 Main 239 I . . Spencerviue Ohio T Spencerville, Ohio Spencervllle, 01110 Fifty-two ,im-ilu-nn1,,,.1n,.1ml-ml1lm...nu.-,,,.1ll1i1,.,.1 ..ml..m,1 1 ,uninn1nnu..nun1nuniun1nln1un1 1 . 1 1 1.u,.1.u.1.m.-lm1m.1m1m..m.... 1lm1n,. 1 1 1 1 1.l,1.m1 1 1 11.l1,.,1nun1 1 1 1m1nn1m,1lm1ml.1.m..m1m... 1m,1uu Gaberdiel Brothers l Dealers in E Coal, Coke and Ice Cement Blocks Cement and General Contracting- ' Spencerville, Ohio T McMichael Bros. Dealers in ICE AND FUEL Phone Main 18-2R Spencerville, Ohio Herff-J ones Company Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements, Mezlals, Cups, and Trophies. Indianapolis, Ind. Jewelers to Spencerville Rep.-R. J. Dicken .-M1 11.11.1,11m.-uu1un1u..-lm1m1l 1 ..m,1m,1,,,,1 1i.u1gm1ml1,m1nn1m41m.1m1n,1m1 . Max Burnett: I don't think I deserve zero on this test. Mr. Mossman: Neither do I, but it's the lowest mark I could give you! bk 214 bk PF Pls PK Mr. McCleary: What was that crash! Roger R.: Jean Mack just turned a corner. Mr. McCle'ary: Well ! Roger R.: There wasn't any corner. X 44 Dk Pk bk Pls Richard Price: You have a very nice hand. Betty Clantz: Yes, I'm quite attached to it myself. See Biederman l For All Kinds of Lumber, Paint, and General Hardware I Spencerville, Ohio 1 See Robert Hahn for Insurance and Real Estate Spencerville, Ohio 1 1 ...IIH1 1nn1m,1U,...m1.m1,.u1uuv1ml.- Leo H. Sherman State Licensed Plumber Pumps and Repairing McCormick-Deering Farm Implements and Repairs 317 S. Broadway State 18-2R- 1nu.-IN1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.,1m.1...... 1 1 .-M1i1un1ml1...1..,1,m1 1 1 . THINGS TO WONDER ABOUT .... 'Z Why Snuffy Baum sits out in the woods with a sack and lantern. Why they call Jack K. Jicky and Little Boogerf' Wh y Ned R. likes to work at Uncle Whymans. Why they call Marcel Whyman Dobbin . Why Wes Sowards is known around Pandora as Rodney , Why Betty Miller's face was so red March 23. Pk Pk Dk Sl: Dk ik Jim Hooker, confused: ' Let me off at the next stop conductor, I thought this was a lunch wagon. I Stop at Kozy Kornerv -FOR- Fire Chief Gasoline Groceries, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Candies. C. C. Briggs, Prop, 1 Farmers Equity Union Gas, Coal, Feed, Grinding. John Croft, Mgr., Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Ohio Power Co. ' Mr. Curtiss, Mgr. Fifty-three Fifty-foufr' Photographs