Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1946 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS presents To SPENCERVILLE HIGH SCHQQL the pictorial record of the yea Echaefz If You Like This Annual Well Enough To Take It, Remember, I Like It Well Enough To Keep It. 'i'i!iLi5'l i'9'Z1'6u Factory Anthem Faithful and true-hearted, let us cheer for our new high 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 bearningg So here's a cheer for her that we all love so well. Chorus: Joyous and ever loyal, let us boost for our new high. Let every heart sing, let every voice ring. There's no time to grieve or sigh. It's ever onward, our course pursuing, May defeat ne'er our ardor coolg But united we will boost for her, Our New High School. 6 Where's What Page 3 Title Page ............. .......... .....,.... . - - Owner's Name ......... 5 School ................... 6 School Song .v.............. 6 Where's What ................... 7 Board of Education ...v..... 3 Buses and Drivers. .V......... -.---- - 9 High School Faculty ....... ------ 1 0-11 Grade School Faculty ........ .-.. 1 2 Dedication ......................... Appreciation ................ Senior Memorial ........ Snapshots ............... Autographs ................ Grade Operetta ......... .... - -- Junior Class Play ......... Senior Class Play ........ 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Autographs ................ 20 Band ............................ .............. - -- 21 Orchestra ...................................... 22 Freshman-Sophomore Chorus ........ 23 Junior-Senior Chorus .................... ---- 2 4 Student Council ......................... ---- 2 5 Wee Echoes Staff ......... 26 Annual Staff .............., 27 F. H. A ......v............... 28 F. F. A ............................. 29 Autographs ....................... 30 Basketball Lettermen ............... 31 Coach .................................................. 32 Managers and Scorekeepers .......... 32 Varsity Cheerleaders .................... 32 Varsity Basketball ...i............... 33 Reserve Basketball ............... 34 Junior High Basketball ........ ---- 3 5 Baseball .,.,...................,........ ---4 3 6 G. A. A .............................. ---- 3 7 B. A. A .................. ---------- 3 7 Calendar ....i............ ---------- 3 3-39 Commencement ..... .-.---- 4 0 Baccalaureate .... Snapshots ........ Autographs .... First Grade ......... Second Grade ....,.... Third Grade ......... Fourth Grade ......... Fifth Grade ......... Sixth Grade .......... Seventh Grade ....... Eighth Grade ....... Freshmen ........ Sophomores ...... ---- Juniors .......,.................. ---- Autographs ,..... ................. - -- Seniors' Title Page ......,.. 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 Auto ra hs ............. 46 g' P 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Editorial ....................... ------- 5 4 55 Class History .... ..... . .. ------- Odicers' Page ......... Seniors ....................... Seniors in Service. ...... .. Valedictory ..................... Salutatory ............................ Let's Suppose That ................ Seniors' Baby Pictures .......... Class Prophecy ..................... Class Will ......................... Biographies .... Jokes ............. Ads ..........56-57 ..........58-64 65 ......66-67 68 69 ..........70-71 ..........72-73 ......74-75 .......76-77 78 7 M School Congress Mr. Ted Rupert is serving his first year on the Board. He is a successful farmer and lives two miles West of Spencerville. Mr. Francis Failor is also serving his first year. He has returned to his veterinary practice and resides at South Pearl Street. Mr. Harmon Wright, the president, has been a member of the Board for three years. His farm is located south of Spencerville in Salem Township. He specializes in cattle and is an active member of many organizations. Mr. S. C. Lanning, the clerk, is the manager of the local Cooperative Ele- vator. He resides three miles southwest of Spencerville. This is his fifth year of service on the Board. Mr. Ora Leis, the vice-president, is an employee of the Ohio Power Com- pany in Lima. This is his third year of service on the Board. His residence is on Sixth Street. . 8 Transportation There are nine busses Which gather the rural pupils of our school district, one of which is from Jennings Township, Van Wert County. The mechanic is Loren Evans. The bus drivers are: Number 2-Rev. Ramaker 3-Lowell Evans 4-Mr. McDorman 5-Mr. Shobe 6-Mr. Shackelford and Rev. McNelly 8-Mr. Collins 9-Mr. Sakemiller 10-Rev. Abrams and Mr. Hausser 3 CJenningsJ--Vaughn Shaffer Our mechanic and bus drivers have done an excellent job throughout this school term and We Wish to thank them for their good Work. 9 High School Executives Mr. E. C. Branstetfer, Miss Bonnie Deemer, A.B. B.S., M.A. Ohio University Ohio Northern Univer- English Sfty h Social Science Ohio State UH1V9TSltj7 Government Superintendent Mr. E. W. Hciusser, A.B. Baldwin Wallace College Principal Mathematics Social Science Mathematics Miss Helen Arfers, B.S. Mr. John D. Collins, Mrs. Mildred Sorka, Mr. W. D. Shackleforcl, Bluffton College B.S., A.B. A.B., M.A. A.B. Physical Education Bowling Green State Ohio Northern Ohio Northern Social Science University University University Graduation Work at 'Ohio State University Graduation Work at O. S. U. Engiisn O. S. U. Mathematics Social Science Physical Education Science Social Science 10 High School Executives Miss Pearl Fritz, B.S. Mr. J. McDorman, B.S. Mrs. Maxine Garwick, A.B. Mrs. Ardyth Shaffer Bowling Green State Manchester College Miami University Ohio Northern UUIVGYSVUY ' Shop Ohio State University UU1Ve1'S1'5Y Ohio State University English Ohio State University English Science Commercial Latin Miss Ruth McManis, A.B. MissVMary Purdy, B.S. Mr. Karl Riker, B.S. in Ag. Miss Mary Moorman Wooster College Bowling Gfreen Ohio State University School Secretary Music B. Oberlin Con- U1'11V61'S1'CY Agriculture g servatory of Music Home Economics Music M. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Ohio State University American Conserva- tory of Music Chicago Musical College Music 11 ' 'Fl Grade School Executives Miss Betty Clcmtz, PLE.D. Mrs. Helen Graessle, B.S. Miss Helen Rider, B.S. Mrs. Iva Grassley, P.E.D. Bowling Green Ohio Northern Ohio Northern Ohio Northern University University University University Fourth Grade First Grade Sixth Grade Bowling Green University F Fifth Grade . Miss Dorothea Wood, Mrs. Ruth Neiswcnder, Miss Jane Miller, B.S. P.E.D. P.E.D. Bowling Green Ohio Northern Ohio Northern University University University Third Grade Second Grade Miss Daisy Coit, P.E.D. Miami University Third Grade First Grade Mrs. Edith M. Boroff, B.S. Miss Chlous,Bur'fon Bowling Green Butler at Indiana University Fourth and Fifth Second Grade Grades 12 Appreciation For the help, effort, and guidance Mrs. Bowers put forth during our junior year we wish to express our sincere appreciation. She was with us only one year, but she did so much for us in that one year that we take this opportunity to express our thanks. Dedication We, the graduating class of 1946, wish to dedicate our annual to Dwight Miller, a member of our class, who has not been with us for the past year owing to a serious illness. Class Memorial We, the graduating class of '46, consider it a great privilege to be able to leave a memorial-a gift to the school-in order that the under classmen and teachers will never forget us. Some may ask, Why spend all this money for others? Is it merely for tradition ? No, our class realizes what school has meant to us and we want to show our appreciation by leaving this, our memorial-the stage curtains. The curtains are beautiful black velvet. In the center are the White initials S. H. S. Although the curtains for the side windows were purchased by former graduating classes, the entire cost of the stage curtains was paid by the present Senior Class. It took plenty of Work to obtain this much money but it was accomplished with fun and play along with the work. The money was raised by the following methods: a playnight, which was called Leap Night because it was an event of February 29, proved very successful and We as Sophomores made S275 profit under Mrs. Sarka's guidance, and also a paper drive, which brought us 375. This memorial was given in the spring of 1944. The Senior Class sponsored a dance March 29, 1946, and the money, which was made was donated toward the building of the War Memorial Field. Altogether We gave Spencerville High School the stage curtains and one hundred ten dollars, which went toward the Memorial Field. We feel it a great honor to leave this much to the school. We Wish to thank everyone that helped us to earn it-the memorial and the donation presented to our good old Alma Mater by the graduating class of '46, Martha Roeder 14 Snapshots The soph. tourney champs Silly boy Oh that Marine!! ! Honor Roll Girl Scouts Out behind The early years A trio, that is 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Drink-Drank Drunk Three Musketeers Adolescents Yea cheerleaders, nice work Going someplace? ?? Sponsors of our first trip 15 Ouch!!!! Man's best friend Indian River??? Another oflice helper Sunday ball game The crowd' at the half Betty Strayer-no less The factory's secretary working ? ? ? Autographs .mfaamalioi l Grade School Operettos The grade school put on three operettas this year instead of one as they always have done before. They are as follows: A Day of the Circus Marilyn Clement, Janice Degan, Anita Medaugh, Ellouise Biederman, Patty Rider, Eleanor Morris, George Kimmet, Claudette Moorman, Ronnie Busch, Stanley Workmen, Lorene Bauer, Linda Adams, Doris Breneman, Lois Thompson, Myrna Moorman, Shirley Strayer, Carol Whitling, Betty Knapp, Twyla Mul- holland, Gary Truesdale, Richard Putman, Ruth Champ, Janice Hirn, Pat Jones, David Wilson, Kim McDorman, Mary Jane Lies, Barbara Hoch, Tommy Hullinger, Dick Fryer, Billy Oakes, Steven Ramaker, Carol Ann Comer, Phyllis Risher, Patty Ann Wil- liamson, Carol Bigelow, Russell Shark, Sue Gillaspie, Jere Winegardner, Helen Smart, Sammy Blythe, Dick McMichael, Mary Susan Brooks, Martha De- Vilbiss, Barbara Harrull, Mary Jane Stalter, Tommy Walter, Ruth Croft, Barbara Brinceield, Bill Collins, Shirley Reynolds, Larry Bauer, Ted Bell, Barry Failor, Richard Rider, and Wayne Whetstone. The Cobbler and the Elves The Cobbler ,.....................,........,..........l....,. ...Truman Bell Cobbler's Wife .........................,.................... Shirley Wood The Rich Man ........ ................. T om Monfort Leather Man ......... .....................,....... W illiam Graessle Elf ........................ ............................... T erry Shackelford Curtain Elves ............ Bobbie Renz and Larry Fowler Dancing Elves ........ Carl Johnson, Clair Zimmerman, Bob Moorman, Jay Seibert, Kenny Rider, Teddy Biederman. The Ponies ................ Lorna Strayer, Jean Place, Merl Gaskill, Earl Gaskill. The Forest ....,........... Sharon Binkley, Beverly Harter, Joyce McCain, Shirley Rohrbach, Georgia Wisher, Janice Zimmerman, Harold Evans, Martha Bu- chanan, Martha McMichael, Mary Lou Harbison, Barbara Looscher, Carolyn Hile, Nora Shepler, Gretchen Post, Jackie Boyer, Elizabeth Miller, Marilyn Mulholland, Mae Shanks, Joan Wienken, Shirley Bell, Marshall Laman, Homer Culver, Kenneth Bible, John Moorman, Billy McDonough, Larry Reeder, Linda Place, Eva Rider, Patty Adams, Jean Ann Swickrath, Judy Balthaser. The Goblin Fair Geraldine Ca little girl who has-a great adventurej ............................................ Janet Snyder The Mushroom Fairy, who lives in the magic forest ............................................ Janet McDorman The White Rabbit .......,.................................... Billy Purdy The Little Small Red Hen ............................ Lila Barnett Bloden, a very useful person ................ Grace Monfort The Moon Fairy, who knows the way to the Goblin Fair ................................,.,..... Jean Fronk The Big Goblin ...................................... Charles Hausser The Medium Goblin ....................,.,............. Charles Prine The Littlest Goblin ......,....................... Joe Winegardner Moonbeams .......,......., Jane Britton, Charletta Monfort, Charletta Monfort, Ruth Brown, Eileen Fought, Mary Holten, Garna Truesdale, Vivian Milhisor, Nancy Hixen, Nellie Paglow, Lois Slentz, Mary Richardson, Letha Hager, Sharlene Graham, Marlene Wilkins, Alice Avery, Norma Monfort, Eleanor Mulholland. Grey Mice ............................ Elsie Knapp, Susan Miller, Anna Bowers, Maxine Sprague, Jane Strayer, Jean Strayer, Janice Core. White Mice .......................... Marvin Miller, Glen Brooks, Elmer Kill, Dallas Mulholland, Bobbie Shepler, Benny Oehlhof, Bernard Leis, Angelo Mauri, Norman Young, Billy Morris, Lindon Kroskop. Goblins ............................ Jesse Rupert, Martin Strayer, Roger Whetstone, Hugh Seibert, Walter Bran- stetter, Roger Thompson, Bobbie Grear, Todd Irick, Forrest King, Richard Zimmerman, Dixie Harter, Judy Harbison, Evelyn Morris, Shirley Wienken, Patricia Gehr, Shirley Neidhardt, Roxanna Long, Lester Harter, Johnny Medaugh, Sue Hilty. First Row: Herbert Boyer, Janet Plikerd, Patricia McKinley, Peggy Clay, Virgil Paglow. Second Row: Stephan Lanning, Wanda Thompson, Patrilia Hanley, June Oackes, Frances Wilges, Donna Goetz, Robert Whetstone. Iunior Class Play Characters Jerry Minton-a teen-ager ........ Janet Plikerd Albert Parker-from next door .........,....,....................... Stephen Lanning Caroline, Scoots -Jerry's younger sister ....,,,,..,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, Pat McKinley Diana-Jerry's older sister ,................................. Wanda Thompson Delores Megglehammer--the C00k .............................................. June Oackes Tom Corning-in love with Diana ...........,.................,........,. Virgil Paglow Roger Minton-the father .,,,,,,,,,..,.,,,,,,.,..,,.,,,., Robert Whetstone Eve Tyler-an attractive widow ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,.,,..,.,..,.,, Pat Hanley Martha Minton-the mother .........,.................,...,..,. Frances Wilges Mrs. Simmons-a trained nurse ,.....,.......,...,,.......,................ Donna Goetz Grandma Thornton-Martha's mother .,.,,.................,................... Peggy Clay The Sure-Shot Man--an exterminator .......................... Herbert Boyer The Junior Class Play was directed by Mrs. Garwick. A Little Honey Mrs. Minton portrayed a very busy wife and mother who insisted on living every one else's life. Diana decided to listen to her grandmother because her mother hadn't coached her to an advantage. She was not the kind of girl Tom, her boyfriend, ex- pected her to be. Mrs. Tyler, the Widow, enjoyed the com- pany of Roger, Mrs. Minton's husband. Al- bert, the boy next door, and Jerry had trouble of their own, but unknowingly added to Diana's. Scoots added interest with Pegasus, her frog, and also caused the cook to be on a rampage. Grandma had her own troubles with the nurse. The Sure Shot exterminator man was called. He found wood ticks in the house. Grandma decided, You can't catch flies with sand paper, you have to have some stickum and 'A Little Honey' . - First Row: Mary Parkison, Lillian Severns, Joan Gossard, Martha Reeder, Betti Patterson, Peggy Davis. Second Row: John Ortega, Harold Moorman, Miss Deemer, Bill Pflueger, Joe Becker. Absent: Wayne Potts. Senior Class Play Characters decide to marry and live happily ever after. . . . But something goes amiss with their plans Sldney Holbrook ------------ A Umversgy Slgudint for they are no sooner enjoying the bliss of l 06 QC er matrimony when in pops Sidney Holbrook's Clalre H01b1'00k ....----- -...-.-.---------------,-- 3 C0-ed father to pay them a visit. He is astounded at Joan Gossard Stephen Holbrook ....,.... ,....... S idney's father Bill Pflueger John Holbrook .................................. Uncle John Harold Moorman Mrs. Christine Sheridan ........,. Claire's mother Lillian Severns Marilyn Sheridan ............, ........ C laire's sister Mary Parkison Happy Wilson ..........,......,.............i Just a pal Wayne Potts Georgia Sanders ........ A friend from the south Martha Roeder Edith Blair ....... .............,... A n actress Betti Patterson Barrat ......... ....... A n English butler y John Ortega Susanne ..,..............,.................,,. A French maid Peggy Davis The play was directed by Miss Deemer. Easy Money It tells the story of two impulsive students at the University of Southern California, who finding a lovely girl in the house and of course an explanation is in order. Claire explains that she is the sister of Sidney's house-mate, Petey Dingle, and that the lovely house be- longs to Petey. After frantically trying to find someone to become Petey Dingle, it falls to the lot of Claire herself to impersonate the eminent Petey-and what a commotion she causes! Claire no sooner becomes the handsome boy when her mother walks in to spend the weekend. Frantically she switches from boy to girl and the situation causes the greatest hilarity. Suddenly Sidney's Uncle John-Stephen Holbrook's brother-appears from Hawaii to see Sidney's new wife. Uncle John has been the financial mainstay of the young married couple and has come through handsomely when Sidney informed him of the marriage. John and Stephen Holbrook have not spoken to each other for fifteen years and now they meet. With Uncle John waiting to greet Sidney's wife-and Claire frantically trying to keep her identity a secret from Sidney's father-and Claire's mother demanding all sorts of explanations, you can imagine what a dilemma Claire is in. Autographs 20 First Row: LeAnn Neidhardt, Maxine Line, Lucille Shark, Betty Roeder, Dick Rupert, Carl Starkey, Max Evans, Mary Strayer, Irene Fryer, Grace Alspaugh, Ruth Barnes, Miss McManus. ' ll' M C M Mtch ll Jo N idha dt, E ene P rdy, Eugene Sha!-fer, Bill Second Row: Phy 15 c ray, ary 1 e , e e r ug u Schindel, Juanita Sakemiller, Dick Pickering, Loretta Bigelow, Louise Sakemiller, Gerald Boyer. Third Row: Dick Oehlhof, Tom Lee, Robert Whetstone, Robert Leis, Donald Metzger, Carl Seewer, Redmond Wood, Norman Stout, Gene Rider, Jim Schosker, Charles Sale, Gordon Branstetter. ' b h D rl K k Rob rt L a Bill Britton, Harold Place, Harold Fourth Row. Nancy A11 aug , ar 0 ec , e am n, McKinley, Jeanette Seewer, Janet Pickering, Ann Clay, Rosemary Rothe. Band President .....r............... ....,..,.......... .....,.. E u gene Purdy Vice-President ............... ..,.... P hyllis McCray Secretary-Treasurer ..,.... .............,... P at Hanley Librarian ..............,,.....i.....,.................,........................ Jeanette Seewer During this year the band participated in many things. It played in a combined program for assembly with the two choruses, appeared in pep meetings and at the basketball games. Several members participated in the Allen County Music Festival Band. One member, Jeanette Seewer, was selected to play in the All-Ohio Band for the National Music Education Meeting held in Cleveland, Ohio, March 80, 1946. The band Was under the direction of Miss McManis. Clorinets Phyllis McCray Mary Mitchell Joe Neidhardt Eugene Purdy Bill Schindel Eugene Shaffer Dick Pickering I Juanita ,Sakemiller Loretta Bigelow Louise Sakemiller Gerald Boyer Flutes Pat Hanley Jeanette Seewer Janet Pickering Anne Clay Boss Horn Loy Sheets Harold McKinley Trumpets Junior Seewer Tom Lee Robert VVhetstone Don Metzger Gene Rider Norman Stout Redmond Wood ' Dick Rupert Dick Oehlhof Roy Line i ' Bob Leis Max Evans Charles Sale Baritone Jimmy Schoesker Bill Britton Gordon Branstetter Drum Maier Tl'OmbOI'lSS Mary Stfayer Darrol Keck Twirlers NSJWCY Allballgh Ruth Barnes Bob Lamafl Gracei1Alspaugh Alto Horn Irene Fryer Harold Place LeAnn Neidhardt Drums Betty Roeder Carl Starkey Lucille Shark James Jones Maxine Line 121 First Row: Ruth Fritz, .Ioan Gossard, Lois Whetstone, LaVonne Strayer, Rosemary Rothe, Jeanette Seewer, Janet Pickering, Martha Kraft, Donna Goetz, Mary Snider, Stephan Lanning, Mary Rempfer. Second Row: Loren Jarvis, Lois Reeder, Bill Strayer, Mary Clark, Joe Neidhardt, Eugene Purdy, J 'taSk 'll B'1lBr'tt Nn Allb hCalS wr RbrtWhtt TmL. uam a emi er. 1 1 on, a cy aug , r ee e, o e e s cme, o ee Third Row: Harold McKinley, Monyeen Briggs, Dick Rupert, Carl Starkey, Lavon Ramaker. Miss . McManus. Orchestra President ...................... ....,....,..................,, .,...,. R o bert Whetstone Vice-President .................. ....... J oe Neidhardt Secretary-Treasurer ......... ......,...... D onna Goetz Librarian ,....................... ...... S tephen Lanning Assistant Librarian ......... ............ B ill Britton Reporter ........................,..........................................,.... Lois Whetstone The Orchestra, consisting of thirty-five members, participated in the following events during the year: Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. Small ensembles played for the Insti- tute. The Orchestration is as follows' ' First Violins Ruth Fritz Joan Gossard Lois Whetstone Lavonne Strayer Mary Clark Lois Reeder Bill Strayer Cellos Stephen Lanning Mary Rempfer Flutes Jeanette Seewer Janet Pickering Clorinets Loren Strayer Joe Neidhardt 2nd and 3rd Violins Gene Purdy Mary Jane Snider Juanita Sakemiller Donna Goetz, Martha Kraft Basses Doris Moorman Harold McKinley Joan Moorman Loy Sheets String Bass Monyeen Briggs Baritone Bill Britton French Horn Harold Place Trumpets Junior Seewer Robert Whetstone Tom Lee Dick Oehlhof 22 Saxophone Rosemary Rothe Trombone Nancy Allbaugh Percussion Carl Starkey Max Evans James Jones Piano Lee Ramaker First Row: Robert Rupert, Don Miller, Bill Bailey, Jack Reed, Willis Sawmiller, Miss McManus, Homer Coffman, Tom Gossard, Lester Kill, Bill Britton, Carl Leis. Second Row: Velma Seewer, Mary Mitchel, Nancy Allbaugh, Martha Kraft, Carolyn Ramsey, Idora Jones, Anna Kantner, Kathleen Fissel, Bill Strayer, Fred Black, Max McMichael. Third Row: Greta Waltz, Marilyn Hiles, Mary Strayer, Deloris Adams, Anna Boley, Anna Briggs, ' B ' I O be June Point, Martha Clark, Monyeen riggs, nez r ga. Fourth Row: Joan Thompson, Jean Mewhorter, Mary Sawmiller, Rosemary Prine, Grace Alspaugh, Frances Thomas, LaVonne Strayer, Barbara Gossard, Dorothy Patrick, Arlene Patterson, Betty Sheaks. Fifth Row: Neva Sawmiller, Edna Sheets, Greta Binkley, Ruth Barnes, Ireta Barnett, Joan Moorman, Jean Metzger, Lois Reeder, Phyllis Biederman, Betty Roberts, Marilyn Goetz. Sixth Row: Frank Colgan, Loren Jarvis, Jane Jenkins, Ruthela Wagner, Jeanette Seewer. Betty Richardson, Dorothy Place, Bonnie Bailey, Eugene Shaffer, Dick Pickering, Freshman-Sophomore Chorus President .......... ...... B ill Britton Vice-President ............ ....... M ary Strayer Secretary-Treasurer ....... ........ I dora Jones Librarian ................. ..... R uthela Wagner Assistant Librarian ..... ...... F rederick Black The Freshman and Sophomore Chorus had 70 voices in it this year, under the direction of Miss McManis. The chorus has participated in several programs during the year. In February our chorus, the Junior and Senior Chorus, and the band participated in an assembly. In the spring the group represented S. H. S. in the Eisteddfod. The final program of the year was the chorus for the Baccalaureate. 23 .1 First Row: Miss McManus, Irene Fryer, Creta Koenig, Carl Haunhorst, Bill Miller, James Jarvis, Peggy Davis, Juanita Bowers, Patricia McKinley. Second Row: Lavon Ramaker, Lillian Severns, Ruth Fritz, Dick Hardesty, Darrol Keck, Stephan Lanning, Mary Lou Parkison, Lois Whetstone, Betti Patterson. Third Row: Maxine Roberts, Joan Gossard, Phyllis McC1'ay, Robert Whetstone, Joe Richards, Carl Seewer, Wilene Thornton, Wanda Thompson, Delphene Kolter. Fourth Row: Mary Lou Culver, Madge Mark, Joan Leis, Janet Plikerd, Peggy Clay, Patricia Hanley, June Oackes, Donna Goetz. Iunior-Senior Chorus President .......,.. .,..... J ames Jarvis Vice-President ..... ,..,.... D arrol Keck Secretary ,,.,...... ..... L avon Ramaker Reporter .,.... ...... J oan Leis The chorus participated in several programs during the year under the direction of Miss McManis. The two choruses, combined with the band, put on an assembly pro- gram. April 12 We represented the school at the Eisteddfod held at Lafay- ette. May 19 the juniors of this chorus sang at the Baccalaureate services. 24 First Row: Joan Thompson, Bill Strayer, Gerald Kohli, Delphene Kolter, Imajean Keck, Joe Richards, M h K ft R b t R p t arta ra, oer uer. Second Row: Doris Moorman, Miss Deemer, Ted Croft, Maxine Line, Mr, Hausser, Don Graessle. Student COUHC11 President ....... ,...,,. D elphene Kolter Secretary ........ ....... I ma Jean Keck The Student Council held its first meeting of the year to elect oiiicers. The next meeting was to select two cheerleading groups to go before the student body. We made a change in the handbook whereby the entire student body would select the junior high cheerleaders rather than just the three junior high classes. The Student Council was under the sponsorship of Miss Deerner and Mr. Hausser. 25 First Row: Mrs. Shaffer, Virgil Paglow, Creta Koenig, Gerald Kohli, Betti Patterson, Delphene Kolter, Ph llis McCra Mar Lou Parkison. ySecond Rosvvz Juzfynita Bowers, Peggy Davis, Madge Mark, Betty Fissel, Betty Strayer, Maxine Roberts, Mary Lou Culver, Lillian Severns, Lois Whetstone, LaVonne Strayer, Dorothy Place, Adryce Kraft. Patty Row: Joe Neidhardt, Carl Seewer, Darrol Keck, Geraldine Koenig, James Jarvis, Irvin Strayer, Robert Brooks. Wee Echoes Staff Editor-in-Chief ....,...,...............,,,,............,.,....,,.,.............. ........... G erald Kohli Assistant Editor-in-Chief .,...... ..........,.. .......,, B e tti Patterson Boys' Sports Editor .............. ..........,.....,.................. J ames Jarvis Girls' Sports Editor ........... ................,.................,... C reta Koenig Society Editors ............. ........ D elphene Kolter, Irvin Strayer Joke Editors ...................., ........... R obert Brooks, Joe Neidhardt Art Editors ......................... ......... J uanita Bowers, Dorothy Place Advertising Managers ....... ....., P hyllis McCray, Betty Strayer, Virgil Paglow, Carl Seevver Senior Reporter ............ ...............,.......,........, B etty Fissel Junior Reporter ............... ....,,.., V irgil Paglow Sophomore Reporter ....... .....,...,,,, G erry Koenig Freshman Reporter ......,.... ..,,.., L avonne Strayer Eighth Grade Reporter .,....... ,,......,. A dryce Kraft Seventh Grade Reporter ...... ...... P atty Hardesty Adviser ................,...........,.....,........................................,...,,,.,,........... Mrs. Shaffer Production Staff Maxine Roberts, Phyllis McCray, Delphene Kolter, Lillian Severns, Creta Koenig, Madge Mark, Mary Culver, Betti Patterson, Darrol Keck, Betty Strayer, Peggy Davis, Mary Parkison, Lois Whetstone, Juanita Bowers. 26 First Row: Madge Mark, Betti Patterson, Virgil Paglow, Robert Moorman, Delphene Kolter, Ruth Fritz, Robert Brooks, Mary Lou Parkison. Second Row: Mr. Branstetter, Phyllis McCray, Geraldine Koenig, Juanita Bowers, Maxine Roberts, Mary Foster, Betty Strayer, Lois Whetstone, lmajean Keck, Miss Deemer. Third Row: George McComb, Gerald Kohli, Joe Becker, Phyllis Seibert, Lavon Ramaker, Margie Mueller, Irvin Strayer. Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief ..........,.........,..,..............................,,.. ........ R obert Moorman Assistant Editor-in-Chief ,......., .,,,,...................,,,.. D elphene Kolter Literary Editor .,.............,,,,,.. ...........,,....,.............. D elphene Kolter Business Managers .,........... ............. R uth Fritz, Juanita Bowers, Irvin Strayer, George McComb Joke Editor .............,,,.....,. ,....,,,,,,,.....................,,...... J oe Becker Assistant Joke Editor ,.,...,. Boys' Athletic Editor ......., Girls' Athletic Editor ...,..... .....,...........Lavon Ramaker ...Robert Brooks ,,...., Mary Foster Photo Editor ...........,..,,.,,.,,, .................,.,,,......... G erald Kohli Assistant Photo Editor ........, ..............,,.,..,..,......... P hyllis McCray Typists ..........,.......,.......,,..... ....,o.,,, M axine Roberts, Madge Mark, Betty Strayer, Mary L. Parkison Twelfth Grade Reporter ........... ............................,.,...,. L ois Whetstone Eleventh Grade Reporter ,........ ,,.,...,....,..,.........,,,,,,,..,. V irgil Paglow Tenth Grade Reporter .......... .......... G erry Koenig Ninth Grade Reporter ..,..... ..,,.... H arold McKinley Eighth Grade Reporter ....,.,,. Seventh Grade Reporter ........... Student Council Reporter ........ Band Reporter ,,,,.....,.,...........................,... Orchestra Reporter .............,.,,.,................... Freshman-Sophomore Chorus Reporter ...,.,. ........Margie Mueller .........Phyllis Seibert ........Ima Jean Keck .......Patricia Hanley .......Lois Whetstone ........Marilyn Hiles J unior-Senior Chorus Reporter .,.,.............. ......,.,.,. J oan Leis F. F. A. Reporter ............,.................,....... ,.......... B ill Strayer F. H. A. Reporter ........................ .............. J une Oakes G. A. A. Reporter ......,.. .................................... J uanita Bowers B. A. A. Reporter ......... ............................................ G erald Kohli Advisers ..,................ ......... M iss Deemer and Mr. Branstetter 27 First Row: June Point, Evelyn Glasco, Miss Purdy, Idora Jones, Creta Koenig. Frances Wilges, June Oackes, Lois Reeder, Jean Metzger. Second Row: Geraldine Koenig, Betty Core, Maxine Roberts, Mary Lou Culver, Jane Jenkins, Jeanette Seewer, Rosemary Rothe, Kathleen Fissel, Edna Sheets. Third Row: Greta Waltz, Donna Koenig, Barbara Gossard, Arline Patterson, Doris King, Emaline Graessle, Juanita Sakemiller, Ruth Fronk, Phyllis Biederman. Fourth Row: Mary Foster, Annabelle Boroff, Carolyn Ramsey, Dorothy Patrick, Jean McComb, Grace Alspaugh, Mary Mitchell, Ruth Barnes, Patricia Medaugh. Fifth Row: Joan Richards, Imajean Keck, Leona Rider, Norma Mulholland, Marjorie Jones, Louella Sawmiller, Patricia McKinley, Peggy Clay, Patricia Hanley. Sixth Row: Betty Fissel, Joan Leis, Martha Reeder. Velma Seewer, Ruthela Wagner. Future I-Iomemdkers of America President ..,........ ....... C reta Koenig Vice-President .............. ...... F rances Wilges Secretary-Treasurer ...... ........ I dora Jones Reporter ....................... ...,... J une Oackes Adviser ........,.............. .... ............. M i ss Purdy The F. H. A. held its meetings once every month under Miss Purdy's supervision. We enjoyed a hay ride With the F. F. A. boys on September 28. We also had our annual Mother and Daughter's Banquet on March 27. Some of the girls had the privilege of serving at the Progressives' Banquet. 28 First Row: Mr. Riker, .lack Whitling, David Jenkins, Norman Hager, Joe Richards, George McComb, Bill Strayer. Second Row: Melvin Morris, Max McMichael, Willis Sawmiller, Lester Kill, Fred Black, Bill Bailey, Bill Schindel, Eugene Shaffer, Tom Gossard, Dick Oehlhof, Homer Coffman. Third Row: Carl Leis, Albert Grandstafi, Robert Youngpeter, Harold Place, Donald Metzger, Robert Carr, Roland Rempher, Bill Evans, Wilbur Little, Robert Whitling. Fourth Row: Herbert Boyer, Jim Eustler, Dwaine G-rear, Mirth Carnes, Robert Laman, Robert Louth, Joe Rohrbach, Robert LeHel, Lester Seibert, Robert Leis. Future Farmers oi America President ............... ...... N orman Hager Vice-President ...... ......... J oe Richards Secretary .......... ......... D avid Jenkins Treasurer ..,., ...... G eorge McComb Reporter ....... ......... B ill Strayer Sentinel ...... ...... J ack Whitling Adviser ...... ..... ....,....... ....... ..... .,..... ...... M r . K a r l Riker The officers attended the Future Farmers of America Training Meeting at Convoy on September 18. This honorable occasion was enjoyed by everyone. We held our annual F.H.A.-F.F.A. hay ride and Wiener roast on Sep- tember 28. The Wiener roast was held at the residence of Albert Grandstaff. We also held a pest hunt which extended from December 1 to February 15. Mirth Carnes' team lostg therefore they held a banquet for the Winners -Albert Grandstaff's team. Our F.F.A. organization was under the supervision of Mr. Karl Riker. 29 Autographs swim Basketball Lettermen Coach Ne-fe-g,,....ys Mr. Shackelford Managers cmd Scorekeepers i.,..,..,..., Maxine Roberts, Mary Lou Culver, Joan Gossard The team of Spencerville High School was very proud to have Mr. Shackleford as their coach this year. He had coached at Spencer- ville in previous years, moved away last year, but came back to us this year. He has showed the qualities of a good coach. He was always behind his boys whether they were winning or losing. The class of 46 wish Shack and the future stars the best of luck. Harold Place, Joe Neidhclrdt, Miss Ariers, Mr. McDorman Cheerleaders Our cheerleaders this year have been ex- ceptionally outstanding. Their precision and original ideas of working out the yells have done much in spiriting the atmosphere of the large crowds. Throughout the year Maxine, Joan, and Mary Lou have shown us their interest, steadiness, and their fine co-oper- ation among the student body. I am sure we all agree they have been tops. First Row: Bill Evans, Forrest Kantner, Robert Brooks, Gerald Kohli, Ted Koenig, James Jarvis, Irvin Strayer, Norman Hager, Robert Moorman, Virgil Paglow, Mr. Shackelford, Varsity Basketball 3 The boys this year were very enthused when basketball practice began. A large number came to the first practice to find out who the coach had selected to remain on the team for the season. The team practiced very diligently throughout the year and was faith- ful in attending practices. There were five lettermen back from last year and our chances looked good. We had our doubts about some of the stronger teams of the county but still we had hopes. Our first game was with New Knoxville, a new team added to our season's play. They defeated us by a small score of 25-20. We then Uvvon 4 straight games, winning from York, Gomer, Lafayette, and Shawnee respectively. We lost our next three games, two to Elida and one to Beaver- dam. After that we won three, lost three and won the last two. We were tied with Gomer for second place in the county league. The draw for the tournament left Spencerville idle the first night of play with the bye. Our first game of the tournament was with Elida and we lost with chances of being runner up we played Gomer only to lose, ending our basketball season. We were proud of our team for the sportsmanship they showed during the entire year. To the team next year, we wish you luck. They We They We New Knoxville ........ ....... 2 5 20 Lafayette ..... ......... 3 5 36 York ..................... ....... 3 6 Shawnee ........... ......... 3 9 38 Gomer .......... ....... 4 3 Beaverdam .......... ......... 3 7 36 Lafayette ...... .....,. 3 5 New Knoxville .................. 43 31 Shawnee ..,....... ....... 4 5 Buckland .............. ......... 3 1 33 32 Harrod ............... ......... 2 7 34 Elida .,.,........ ,...... Elida ......... ....... Tournament 26 38 26 18 Beaverdam ..... ....... 3 7 55 49 Gomer ...,... ,...... 2 9 30 Harrod ....... ....... G omer ..... ......... 33 38 47 Ellda ............. ......... 5 9 29 48 33 44 37 First Row: Herman Brandyberry, Dean Brooks, Eugene Purdy, Carl Seewer, Irvin Baer. Second Row: Norman Stout, Bill Ramsey, Max Evans, Don Miller, Robert Rupert, Redmond Wood, Mr. Shackelford. Reserve Basketball They We They We New Knoxville ........ ........ 3 0 27 Gomer ........ .,..... 2 1 27 York ..,.....,....,.,...,. ......., 1 9 27 l-larrod ..........,. ,...... 1 9 22 Gomer .............. ......,. 2 4 29 Lafayette ...... ....... 2 0 21 Lafayette ..,.. ..,,.... 3 6 23 Shawnee ........... ....,.. 2 8 29 Shawnee ....... ,,,..,.. 1 6 27 Beaverdam ,.......,, ..,,.., 2 7 32 Beaverdam ...,.. ..,...,, 3 3 40 New Knoxville ..,...,... .....,. 2 4 30 Elida .....,.,,,.. ...,,,,, 2 6 39 Buckland ........,..... ....... 4 0 17 Elida ..........,...,....,.,,,.,,.,..... 20 26 Harrod ,,,.....,,....,................. 9 38 This year's reserves came forth with a Very successful year. The group showed interest in its team from the beginning of the season to the end. During the year the team won 14 of its 16 games, which is a better record than last year's reserves had. They were at the top of the league in the reserve teams of the county. To the reserves this year and varsity of next year, good luck. 34 First Row: James Jones, Bob Rupert, Eugene Purdy, Max Evans, Bob Laman, Bob Gehr, Mr. Shackel- f d or . Second Row: Leland Weirwille, Carl Leis, Donald How, Bob Morgan, Loren Jarvis, Gene Rider, Melvin Morris. Cheerleaders: Ruthella Wagner, Jeanette Seewer, Susan Graessle, Iunior High Basketball The Junior High team had a very successful year during the season's play. The team Won nine of its eleven games, losing only one game in the schedule of games before the tournament. In the tournament, Spencerville was defeated after a hard fought game with Perry. We know you boys will be a success as future reserves and varsity players. They We Bath ....,... ........ 2 0 43 Perry ..,.., ..,..,,. 1 5 22 Shawnee ....., ....,,., 1 9 41 Elida ........ ..... 7 36 Bath ..,........ ......,. 7 30 Central .,...... ..r,.... 3 0 22 Perry ...... ......., 2 7 28 Shawnee ...... .,...... 1 5 27 Elida ....,,., .,...... 2 5 29 Central ...,,......,....,....,......r... 18 20 Tournament-Perry .,.......... 15 14 35 First Row: Gerald Kohli, George McComb, Robert Youngpeter, Carl Seewer, Harold Moorman, Robert Moorman, Virgil Paglow, Joe Eisley, Robert Brooks. Second Row: Robert Louth, Richard McDorm-an, Bill Ramsey, Bill Miller, Joe Becker, David Jenkins, k Dean Brooks, Mr. Shac elford. Third Row: Duane Cary, Norman Stout, Don Howell, Melvin Morris, Robert Rupert, Loren Jarvis Gene Rider, Tom Arthur, Robert Morgan. Baseball They We Lafayette .... .,.. 1 0 Shawnee ..., ....,. 2 6 Elida ............ ....... 1 1 0 Gomer ..,........ .... 2 3 Tournament Elida ....,.......... .... 0 9 CForfeitJ Harrod .... .... 3 2 The ball club had an average season, winning two of four games. Going into the tournament, which was played at Gomer, we defeated Elida, the favorite to win the tournament, our Hrst game. We then played Harrod and were beaten three to two. This ended our chances of winning the tour- nament. We considered it a good season even though we didn't get the championship. 36 1 First Row: Mr, Shackelford, Irvin Strayer, Joe Becker, Harold Moorman, Joe Eisley, David Jenkins, Gerald Kohli, John Ortega, Joe Richards. Second Row: James Richardson, Robert Moorman, George McComb, Robert Ayers, Stephan Lanning, Wayne Potts, Dxvaine Grear, Mirth Carnes, Bill Piiueger. Third Row: Robert Youngpeter. Carl Haunhorst, Darrol Keck, Harold Place, Donald Metzger, Bill Ramsey, Charles Metzger, Jack Whitling, Joe Rohrbach. Fourth Row: Robert Leis, Dick Hardesty. Maurice Hager, Robert Louth, Thomas McDonald, Richard Reynolds, Wilbur Little, Herbert Boyer, Bill Evans. Fifth Row: Norman Hager, Robert Brooks, Virgil Paglow, James Jarvis, Carl Seewer, Joe Neidhardt, Ted Koenig. Sixth Row: Forrest Kantner, Bill Miller, Lester Seibert, Robert Carr. First Row: Creta Koenig, Juanita Bowers, Janet Plikerd, Martha Roeder, Patricia Hanley, Maxine Roberts, Miss Arters. Second Row: Mary Foster, Joan Gossard, Peggy Davis, Frances Wilges, June Oackes, JoAnn Richards, Donna Goetz. Third Row: Irene Fryer, Joan Leis, Lavon Ramaker, Wilene Thornton, Luella Sawmiller, Marjorie Jones. Fourth Row: Patricia McKinley, Leona Rider, Peggy Clay, Norma Mulholland, Mary Lou Culver. Boys' Athletic Association Girls' Athletic Association President ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Joe Eisley President ..,,.,,,.s..,ccc,,,,c L ccc. Martha Roeder Vice-President .,.. .,.,, D avid Jenkins Vice-President ...... ..,...... P at Hanley Secretary ,.,......, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, J oe Becker Secretary .....,... ..... J anet Plikerd Treasurer ...,. ,,,,,, H arold Moorrnan Treasurer .,.,,, ,,,,,.... J anet Plikerd Reporter .... ,,,i,,,,,, G erald Kohli Reporter ...,. .,.,. J uanita Bowers 37 Calendar September 4-School began fwith lots of fun and lessonsj 18-F. H. A. Meeting felection of ofiicersj 21-Teachers and Board of Education Party 27-F. F. A. Hayride 28-Freshman and sophomore Wiener Roast October 4-Allen County Teachers' Meeting 10-Seventh and Eighth Grade Wiener Roast 11--Allen County Honor Society 16-F. H. A. Meeting 20-Junior and Senior Trip to Dayton 25-26-Northwestern Teachers' Meeting 25-Senior pictures were taken fnow, come on-smile U November 2-Student body election of cheerleaders fnice work, Maxine, Mary and J oanj 3-Junior Play tickets go on reserve 5 -Shawnee Music practice-Junior High grades and band went 9-Junior Class Play-- A Little Honey 13--Basketball game-New Knoxville 15-G. A. A. Meeting 16-Basketball game-York 19-Junior-Senior Rabbit Supper 20-Basketball game-Gomer 22-23-Thanksgiving Vacation 26-Motion picture- Elect at Work 27 -Basketball game-Lafayette 28-Junior High basketball game-Shawnee December 5-G. A. A. Meeting 7-Basketball game-Beaverdam J unior-Senior trip to Bowling Green fwe all 11-F. H. A. Meeting fwhat an initiationll 13-Junior High basketball game-Perry 14-Activity Nite-2nd year Latin class 17-Motion picture- Music in the Sky 18-Basketball game-Elida 21-Basketball game-Harrod Christmas Vacation January 2-School began again Cwith resolutions soon to 3-Junior High basketball game-Shawnee 4-Basketball game-Elida . 7-Junior High basketball game--Elida 9-G. A. A. Meeting 11-Basketball game-Gomer 15-Basketball game-Harrod 16-Junior High basketball game-Bath 38 enjoyed the playj be brokenj Calendar Ccontl 18-Basketball game--Lafayette 21-Junior High basketball game-Lima Central 22-F. H. A. Meeting 23-Teachers' party fpostponedj 24--Junior High basketball game-Perry 25-Basketball game-Shawnee 28-Junior High basketball game-Shawnee 29-Basketball game-Beaverdam February 1-Basketball game-New Knoxville 4-Junior High basketball game--Elida 5-Basketball game-Buckland 6--G. A. A. Meeting 8-Basketball game-Harrod 12-Junior High Tournament Assembly-music by band and both choruses 15-County Basketball Tournament-Elida 18-Motion picture- Youth Builds a Symphony 19-Consolation basketball ' 20-Junior High basketball game-Lima Central March 1-Sophomore Play Nite 4-F. H. A. Meeting 5-Wee Echoes Staff party 6-G. A. A. Meeting 8-Alumni game 15-Grade Operetta 19-Sports film- World Series of 1945 22-Junior High Activity Nite 27-Mother and Daughter Banquet 29-Dance sponsored by Seniors April 3-G. A. A. Meeting 11-Eighth grade tests 12-Eisteddfod 13-Senior trip to Columbus 24-Allen County Teachers' Association Meeting 26-Senior Class Play- Easy Money 27-Juniors' trip to Detroit Moy 1-G. A. A. Meeting 3-Honor Society Banquet 4-Freshmen's trip to Cincinnati 8-Eighth Grade Activity Nite 10-Junior-Senior Reception 11-Sophomore trip through Ohio 19-Baccalaureate 20-Commencement Cfarewell, seniorsj 21--Grade cards fhurrah, I passedlb 39 Baccalaureate Orchestra-- Russian Chorale and Overture ........ .......,, I Saac Processional March- Pomp and Circumstar1ce ...................................... Elgae Invocation .....................,,,.........,.................................. Rev. Charles S. Heininger Chorus- Lo A Voice To Heaven Sounding ,............................... Bortinauske Singing- America The Beautiful ..........,.......... ........ C ongregation Chorus- VVhite Spiritualv ......................... ..,...... S outhern Highlands of U. S. A. Girls' Ensemble-- The Long Day Closes' ...,.. ...........,...... S ullivan Scripture .............. ....................................................................... R ev. C. O. Good Sermon ....... ........ R ev. Fara Laman, Baptist Church Choir ........l.... .....,................................ N egro Spiritual Benediction .................... ........ N azarene Church Pastor Choral Benediction ..............,................................................. Three-fold Amen Recessional- Priests March From the Magic Flute ............,...,....... Mozart Commencement Orchestra-- Victory Overture ................................... ........ O tis Taylor Soldier's Prayer From Finlandia ....,..................... Jean Sibelius Invocation .................................................,................,,...... Rev. Samuel Ramaker Salutatory ............,.........,...,........ .,.................... R uth Fritz Clarinet Solo- The Rosary ................... ..................... P hyllis McCray Girls' Trio- Ave Maria fSchubertD ....... .......... J oan, Leis, Madge Mark Delphene Kolter Valedictory ,.....................................................................,... ................, J oe Eisley Tenor Solo-- I Had A Little Talk With The Lord ............ Harold Moorman Address ..,.....................,............,......................................... ....... J uanita Bowers Male Quartet- The Bells of St. Marys Gerald Kohli, Robert Moorman, Irvin Strayer, Harold Moorman Presentation Class Gift .............................,.................................,,. David Jenkins Address .........................,............ Rev. C. C. Ryan, Buckland Christian Church Soprano Solo- I Shall Not Pass This Way Again .., ..... M ary Lou Parkison Presentation of Class .........................,........,................. Supt. E. C. Branstetter Remarks and Presentation of Diplomas ..............................,...., Harmon Wright President of Board of Education Benediction .......... .................................. R ev. William Abrams 40 Snapshots 1. Barb n' Jerry 11. Ball players???? 19. Cold Weather 2. Time piece 12. More Work 20. Hag the Chief 3. First aid brush up 13. A lakeside view, Ummm p 4. The last mile 14. Dr. Ayers 21' The garlg 5. Surprise!!! 15. Take it easy!!!!! 22' Wanted' two more boys 6. F.F.A. skating party 16. Check that cannon 23- F0011 HXGFS-NOW Smllen 7. Nice catch 17. Now Where did that bottle 24. Two pals 8. Office help-Brooks style come from? 25. Latin teacher - Work 9. Main Street 18. Oh, those times at Lake- ing??? 10. Cap, the expert mechanic side 26. Those were the days 41 Autographs Qwcfe Scimal First Grade First Row: David Wilson, Clilford Ball, Dellace Holten, Marilyn Clement, Anita Medaugh, Marjorie Lynch, Jimmie Watt, Lorene Bauer, Elsie Monfort, Ellouise Biederman, Lois Thompson, Doris Brenneman, Eleanor Morris, Claudette Moorman, Larry Boyer. Second Row: Terry McKinley, Robert Fought, Ruth Champ, Stanley Schwartz, Stanley Workman, Rose Marie Kill, Johnnie Brown, Donald Kill, George Kimmet, Carol Ann Trippy, Terry Crider, Patty Rider, Tommy Meeker, Bobby Wein, Janice Degen, Shirley Strayer. Third Row: Mrs. Neiswander, Alice Strayer, Ronnie Hipsher, Robert Klaus, Albert Klalli Gary Truesdale, Kim M0D01'm2n, Betty Knapp, Mary Jane Leis, Hellen Gaskill, Tommy Hullinger, Kathrynann Beaman, Larry Harruff, Pat Jones, Caroleen Graessle, Rose Alea Malone, Mrs. Graessle. Fourth Row: Twyla Mulholland, Myrna Jean Moorman, Mary Lou Daugherty, Marie Miller, Audrey Wolford, Carol VVhitling, Jackie Bowsher, Richard Putman, Janie Hirn. Absent: Ronald Busch, Linda Adams, Darlene Smart, Charlie Kill, Richard Jones. Second Grade First Row: Wayne Whetstone, Robert Gossard, Ted Bell. Ronald Prusser, Gene Middleton, Wendell Fronk, Lynn Wilkins, Barry Failor, Larry Bauer, Ronald Mulholland, Larry McKinley, Bill Collins, Dickie Rider, Tommy Stallter. Second Row: Mary Susan Brooks, Delphene Volgamott, Bernard Malone, Billy Squires, Dickie McMichael, Barbara Hoch, Ray- mond Miller, Helen Smart, Vincent Clement, Nancy Prine, Frank Gaskill, Janet Wiswasser. Third Row: Gloria Reynolds, Norma Monfort, Shirley Hile, Ruth Ann Croft, Mary Jane Stallter, Patty Williamson, Carol Ann Comer, Stanley Swisher, Dick Fryer, Sue Kramer, Jere Winegardner, Donnie Kimmett, Steven Ramaker, Jerry Wilson, Patty Kill, Russell Shark, Johnny Hixson, Barbara Brincefield, Shirley Reynolds. Fourth Row: Mrs. Edith Boroff, Barbara Harruff, Rose Marie Hirldenlang, M314-ha D9VllblSS, Billy Oackes, Sammy Blythe, SHG Gallaspie, Phyllis Ann Swisher, Carol Sue Bigelow, Carl Daugherty, Jackie Evans, Lewis Beiderman, Dwaine Wolford, Karen Adams, Carol Sassi, Miss Dorothea Wood. 43 Third Grade First Row: Truman Bell, Earl Fair, Homer Culver, Clair Zimmerman, Gerald Wisher, Charles Harter, Fred Vulgamott, Billie Bowersock, Bob Renz, Larry Barnes, Jerry Fowler, Nelson Reynolds, Gerald Bell. Second Row: Jean Place, Eva Rider, Keith Young, Frank Kill, Donald Degen, Jay Seibert, Beverly Fought, Judy Balthaser, Patty Adams, Carl Johnson, John Moorman, Lorna Strayer, Helen Montague. Third Row: Billy McDonough, Linda Place, David Becker, Charles Klaus, Larry Reeder, Terry Biederman. Barbara Ickes, Terry Shackelford, Billy Rigdon, Jean Ann Hance, Kenneth Bible, Dwight Wolford, Phyllis Sever, Bobby Moorman. Fourth Row: Miss Jane Miller, Earl Gaskill, Merl Gaskill, Bobby Meeker, Jimmy Roberts, Marilyn Mullenhour, Alice Ickes, Janet Miller, Joan WVienken, Elizabeth Miller, Lenora Shepler, Marsha Laman, Mary Lou Harbison, Miss Daisy Coit. Fourth Grade Y First Row: Roy McDorman, Laverne Clement, Jack Boyer, Fred Kill, Max Sheets. Harry Beiderman, Neil Squires, Darrel Wol- ford, Tom Rader, Kenny Rider, Tom Monfort, Jim Holten. Second Row: Beverly Anspach, Marilyn Brenneman, Dee Gaskill, Martha Buchanan, Marionne Blythe, Martha .Janire Zimmerman, Caroline Hile, George Wilson, 'Sharon Binkley, Billy Graessle, Don Bowers, Gerald Keller, Eleanor Third Row: Shirley Neidhardt, Joyce McCain, Shirley Wood, Shirley Rohrbach, Georgia Wisher, Delljean White, 'Barbara Loescher, Meredith Howard, Georgia Fost, Donelda Lawrence, Gretchen Post, Harold Evans, Thomas Clement, Helen Ball. Fourth Row: Anne Bowers. Susan Miller, Velma Kill, Jackie Moser, Linden Krouskap, Charles Hausser, Bill Purdy, land, Joel Reynolds, Clarence Degen, Norman Young, Bruce Harruif, Marlene Wilkins, Nancy Hixson, 44 A. McMichael Mulholland, Beverly Harter, Carmen Rupert, Samuel Sunder- Fifth Grade First Row: Billy Morris, Lewis Gossard, Everett Spence, James Wilgis, John Wilgis, Charles Lee, Richard Zimmerman, LaVern Miller, James McDonough, Joe Winegardner, Angelo Mauri. ' Second Row: Tom Mueller, Larry Cozard, Todd Irick, Maxine Sprague, Janet McDorman, JoAnn Long, Carolyn Adams, Roxanna Long, Janice Core, Benny Oehlhof, Craig Boyer, Walter Branstetter, Roger Thompson, Paul Metzger. Third Row: Chlous Burton. Roger Whetstone, David Ridenour, Lester Harter, Forest King. Bobby Shepler, Judy Harbison, Dixie Harter, Jean Fronk, Lulla Seibert, Billy Carey, Jack Arthur, Hugh Seibert, Bobby Joe Grear, Floyd Hile, Iva Grassley. Fourth Row: Roger Wells, Jean Strayer. Garva Truesdale, Kay Kohli, Ralph Richardson, Gilbert Seibert, Howard Biederman, Elsie Kuapp, Nellie Paglow, Patricia Gehr, Sharlene Graham, Vivian Millisor, Evelyn Morris, Jane Strayer, Bernard Leis, Shirley Wienken. Fifth Row: Clinton Gossard, Paul Wein, Donald Hipsher, Earl Fought, Wilfred Meeker. Sixth Grade First Row: Janet Snyder, Carl Prine, Gale Whetstone, Tommy Gaskill, Billy Ickes, Paul Kuhns, Dow Wagner, Dallas Mulhol- land, Ronald Knepper. Eugene Rigdon, Charletta Monfort, Donald Clement, Lila Barnett, Lois Slentz. Second Row: Donald Wisher, Sue Hilty, Eileen Richardson, Jane Britton, Mary Richardson, Marvin Miller, Clifford Fought, Glen Brooks, Billy Reed, Phyllis Moser, Elmer Kill, Junior Richardson, Don Perry, Douglas Thornton. Third Row: Miss Rider, James Miller, James Clement, Martin Strayer, Jesse Rupert, John Medaugh, Joe Colgan, Eileen Fought, Mary Holten, Frank Holten, Stranley Keller, Norma Jean Monfort, Alice Avery, Letha Hager, Eugene Balthaser. Fourth Row: Neal Barnes, Merlin Culver, George Kerns. Russell Louth, Elsie Gales, Ruth Brown, Grace Monfort. 45 Autographs ,wt Salma! First Row: Miss McManus, Janet Koenig, LeAnn Neidhardt, Maxine Line, Betty Roeder, Donna Howard, Betty Long, Ruth Barnett, Mr. McDorman. Second Row: Sondra McDaniel, Viola Fryer. Delores Leis, Louise Sakemiller, Connie Hiles, Patricia Hardesty, Rita Mueller, Phyllis Seibert, Fay Kantner, Third Row: Lucille Shark, Mary Adams, Barbara Fuller, Nelle Gehron, Lela Reynolds, Jacqueline Kinsey, Ann Clay, Irene Schuller, Gertrude Johnson. Fourth Row: Donna Swineheart, Jack Saddler, Jack Young, Robert Seibert, Lloyd Seibert, Donald Mulholland, Ray Millisor, Lemone Harter, Gerald Laman. Fifth Row: Paul Laman, Glen Hays, Robert Metzger, Richard Glasco, Richard Starkey, Emerson B D G I Moorman, Gerry Gossard, Gordon ranstetter, on raesse Sixth Row: Richard Gaskill, Robert Leatherman, Blaine Place, Robert Binkley, Paul Reynolds, Max Wood, Richard Strayer, Clifford Garwick. Seventh Row: Alfred Kill, Billy DeVilbis, James Brooks, Howard Morris, LaVerne Gales. Seventh Grade President ................... .............. G len Hays Vice-President .........,., ........... B etty Roeder Secretary-Treasurer ...... ......................... L eAnn Neidhardt Reporter ,.,,,,,,............ ....,.,............................ P hyllis Seibert Student Council ...... ..... . . ...... Maxine Line and Don Grassley The Seventh Grade at the beginning of the year had forty-eight pupils. During the year six new pupils joined our ranks. They were Clifford Gar- wick, Betty Long, Gertrude Johnson, Barbara Tuller, Donna Swinehart and Donald Mulholland. We enjoyed a Wiener roast with the eighth grade at the beginning of the year. I On March 22 the eighth grade and our parents were invited to enjoy an activity night with us. ' Miss Arters and Mr. Shackelford were our sponsors this year. 47 First Row: Mr. Collins, Adryce Kraft, Corrine Patterson, Loretta Bigelow, Doris Moorman, Ethel Wallace, Deloris Stout, Mary Rempher, Miss Purdy. Second Row: Irene Miller, Shirley Arthur, Janet Pickering, Wanda Kerns, Margie Mueller, Anna R h Vl L' K'll L M k Patterson, ut ugamott, 015 1 , ynne ar . Third Row: Betty Moser, Farie Gossard, Betty Clement, Betty Seibert, Ernestine Evans, Marilyn Vulgamott, June Shepler, Janice Wilkins, Betty Miller. Fourth Row: Roy Line, Wesley Plikerd, Charles Sale, Ralph Hubbel, John Ickes, Wayne Bowers, Mary Snider, Anna Jackson, Deloris Kill. Fifth Row: Walter Brown, Ted Croft, Jim Schosker, Paul Strayer, Laverle Rockhold, Robert Leis, Eugene Youngpeter, James Leis, Robert Ridenhour. Sixth Row: Don Rupert, Gerald Boyer, Fred Easterly. Lewis Meeker, Fred Ball, Dick Hoverman, Clayton Seibert, John Whetstone, Roger Reed. Seventh Row: James Colgan, Robert Hindenlang, Dick Rupert, Martin Ashton, Paul Gaberdiel, Bill Mauri. Eighth Grade President.. ..,...,.....,...... ........ C orrine Patterson Vice-President ,............ ..... K enneth Mulholland Secretary-Treasurer ,..... ..... A nna Mae Patterson Wee Echoes Reporter ..... ..... ............... A d ryce Kraft Echoes Reporter .,..,.... ...............,........ M argie Mueller Student Council ...... ..... D oris Moorman, Ted Croft The usual seventh and eighth grade fall Wiener roast was held this year. It was an enjoyable evening for all. We entered school with 54 pupils. Later, Ralph Hubble, Betty Moser, Ernestine Evans, and Dick Rupert joined us. We have had a very successful Science Club this year, which aided us in science and government. In coming to the end of the year we would like to thank our sponsors, Mr. Collins and Miss Purdy, and all our teachers for the education we received and for the enjoyable times spent in their classes. 48 First Row: Miss Arters. Rosemary Rothe, Joan Thompson, Jean Metzger, Ruthela Wagner, Loren Jarvis, Bob Rupert, LaVonne Strayer, Harold McKinley, Ruth Barnes, Miss Fritz. Second Row: Bessie Jackson, Edna Sheets, Juanita Seibert, Anna Briggs, June Point, Jean Mewhorter, Anna Boley, Mary DeVilbiss, Jeanette Seewer, Anna Kantner, Inez Ortega. Third Row: Kathleen Fissel, Nancy Allbaugh, Evelyn Glasco, Betty Roberts, Lois Reeder, Phyllis Biederman, lreta Barnett, Neva Sawmiller, Deloris Adams, Joan Wells, Joan Moorman. Fourth Row: Juanita Sakemiller, Patsy Medaugh, Jane Jenkins, Susan Greassle, Marilyn Goetz, Betty Richardson, Betty Sheaks, Dorothy Place, Velma Seuver, Frances Thomas, Monyeen Briggs. Fifth Row: Robert Moser, Lewis McClanahan, Donald Howell, Charles Adams, Tom Lee, Bob Laman, Edwin Coil, Gene Rider, Melvin Morris, Ruth Fronk, Esther Ortega. Freshman News President ............. ..... R uthela Wagner Vice President .............. ......... L oren Jarvis Secretary-Treasurer ....... .......... J ean Metzger Wee Echoes Reporter ....... ..................... L aVonne Strayer Annual Reporter ............ ........................ H arold McKinley Student Council ......... .............. J oan Thompson, Bob Rupert Besides having both spring and fall Wiener roasts the Freshmen took four class trips, three of which were local. These three included a tour of the Spencerville light plant, the telephone office, and Wierwille's Furniture Factory and the telegraph office. While at the telegraph ofiice we went through a passenger train that had stopped for water. Our last and longest trip was to Cincinnati on May 4th. We stopped for awhile at Ft. Ancient and then journeyed on to Cincinnati where we took in the many sights of the city. Seven plays were combined to make three assemblies which were given in April by our English classes. Among the many other activities enjoyed by members of the class were basketball games, activity nights, and F.F.A. skating party. Our sponsors for the year were Miss Fritz and Miss Arters. 49 First Row: Mrs. Shaffer, Mary Strayer, Mary Mitchell, Jean McComb, Idora Jones, Annabelle Boroif, Carolyn Ramsey, Grace Alspaugh, Mrs. Sarka. Second Row: Dorothy Patrick, Betty Core. Joan Young, Miriam Haller, Geraldine Koenig, Martha Kraft, Marilyn Hiles, Donna Koenig, Barbara Gossard. . Third Row: Bill Strayer, Earl Gehron, Dick Adams, Greta Waltz, Rosemary Prine, Mary Sawmiller, Doris King, Bonnie Ayers, Arline Patterson. Fourth Row: Bill Britton, Don Miller, Bill Schindel, Thomas Eustler, Harry Boley, Paul Vulgamott, William Bell, Redmond Wood, Tom Arthur. Fifth Row: Orville Evans, Eugene Shaffer, Wilbur McDorman, Orland Freewalt, John Buchanan, Joe Sutton, Stephan Horvath, Dick Pickering, Jack Reed. Sixth Row: Duane Carey, Irvin Baer, Dean Brooks, Norman Stout, Frank Colgan. Sophomores President ........,.,. ,,,,, ...... A n nabelle Boroif Vice-President ............... ........ D ean Brooks Secretary-Treasurer ,.... ......................... J ean McComb Reporter ..,,..............., ........,..........,.......... G erry Koenig Student Council ..,.. ....,. M artha Kraft, Bill Strayer ' The year began with the enrollment of 52 pupils in the sophomore class. As time went on, some withdrew and others enrolled. At the close of the year we had an enrollment of 53. We held our annual freshman-sophomore Wiener roast on September 28, 1945. This occasion was a very enjoyable one. On March 1, 1946, we held a play night which consisted of basketball games, a cake walk, and a grand march. This evening was both enjoyable and prosperous. On May 11, our class, for the first time, took an educational trip all through Ohio. This day was an enjoyable one for everyone and we are looking forward Very much to the ones we will take our next two years. Now at the end of the year, we wish to thank our sponsors, Mrs. Sarka and Mrs. Shaffer, for the help and guidance they have given us during our sophomore year. 50 First Row: Mr. Hausser, Wilene Thorton, Wanda Thompson, Patricia McKinley, Peggy Clay, Janet L ll 'll M G ' k Plikerd, Donna Goetz, oue a Sawrni er, rs. arwlc . Second Row: Loren Baker, Imajean Keck, .Ioan Richards, Emaline Graessle, Frances Wilges, June Oackes, Patricia Hanley, Norma Mulholland, Marjorie Jones. Third Row: Robert Louth, Carl Haunhorst. Robert Whetstone, Donald Metzger, Stephan Lanning, Thomas McDonald, Dick Hardesty, James Richardson, Forest Kantner. Fourth Row: Harold Place, Maurice Hager, Richard McDorman, Albert Grandstaif, Bill Miller, Joe Richards, Herbert Boyer, Virgil Paglow, Carl Seewer. Fifth Row: Richard Reynolds, Bill Ramsey, Robert Leffel, James Eustler, Roland Rempfer, James Jarvis, Joe Neidhardt, Ted Koenig. Sixth Row: Wilbur Little, Lester Seibert, Robert Whitling, Robert Leis, Robert Youngpeter. Iumors President .......,........,... ......... J ames Jarvis Vice-President ...,......... ,..... J oAnn Richards Secretary-Treasurer ..... .............,.......,..... J anet Plikerd Reporter .................,...., ....,...,...,.......,.,...... V irgil Paglow Student Council ...... ,......,.,,,. Ima Jean Keck, Joe Richards The first day of this year found 48 juniors starting out their eleventh year in high spirits. The first big event of the year was the class play- A Little Honey - which was Well given. Then came the J unior-Senior Rabbit Supper. This Was great fun for us because it was something new. Gur class was well represented in activities. Four boys received letters for basketball and many participated in the Eisteddfod. On April 27, we, for our first time, had the privilege of taking an educational trip. The highlight of this trip was Detroit and Canada. And the last thing of the year was the prom, which ranked first in social events of the year. This, We are proud to say, was sponsored by our class with the helping hand lent us by our sponsors, Mrs. Garvvick and Mr. Hausser. To them We express our thanks. 51 Autographs IXIIQI 'll I3 THE STREAM DE LIEE IINENDINE IE .ILIET AT ITE DEEINNINEW If ' R I , be DLAEK-EIJEHETIIX-WI-IITE PRESIDENT ----- '--' ,IDE EIELEY VIEE EIETEEIDENT - - ' - DAVID JENKINS EEEITET!-KEY - - - - - -EAVDN EANAKEI? TREREERER ---- - - RERERTIIEERMAR IIRREITE RERERTER- - - - - LDIEIIIIIETETDNE IIEEEEREEERERERTER ------ RETTYEEREE EEDLINEIL ---- DELQIIENE KDLTER-EERRYKDHLI Editorial Taking Advantage Of What You Have There comes a time in everyone's life when he thinks that he is making the best of his opportunities and therefore doesn't heed advice. This stage generally comes during the time a person is in school. I know from personal experience that it is a lot of fun to throw erasers and have other joys which a schoolboy or girl does. I realize now, and probably will realize it more than ever as I grow older, that I was only hurting myself. The purpose of this editorial is not to advocate perfect students, because everyone enjoys fun, even the teachers. A teacher enjoys a little fun in a classroom just the same as anyone elseg but when the fun interferes with the job they are hired to do, that is the time they have to put a stop to it. Education can be judged on the basis of money. Each year it costs the taxpayers 35125.00 per pupil. If one buys some new clothes, he does not throw them away after wearing them a few times, does he? He tries to get his money's worth out of them. One might say, Well, what good will Latin and history do me in real life ? When one takes these subjects, he not only learns the subjects but also learns how to study. This is one of the important reasons for school. It has been proved that, on an average, a person who has graduated from high school learns new things much faster and easier than someone that hasn't had much schooling. To sum up the things I am stressing in this article, try just a little harder to take advantage of the chance your parents and other taxpayers have given you in the form of public school. Robert Moorman 54 Class History Approximately 12 years ago, 45 little boys and girls, all dressed up, were anxiously awaiting the beginning of their school careers. Little did they realize that from that class 20 would be here to graduate this Year. But they did not foresee all the changes and disappointments they would have to go through before they finally graduated. Under the capable instruction of Miss Wright we were soon promoted and the years rolled swiftly by. It seemed as though there was much activity, with most of us taking part in the operettas and other activities of the grade school. To some it seemed as though the years flew by and then it was time to go out to the high school and start something that was entirely new to us. Courses were selected and our high school work began. Many pupils were lost in the building that first year but as far as we know, everyone has been acounted for to date. Our freshman year began with 79 members. This year we enjoyed our annual wiener roasts and our boys were starting to take part in some sports. Our sponsors for the year were Miss Fritz and Mr. Mossman. Then followed our sophomore year, which began with 68 members. Under the supervision of our sponsors, Mrs. Sarka and Mr. McDorman, we successfully sponsored a paper drive and a leap night for which the proceeds went for the purchase of new curtains for the front stage, which we left as our memorial. This year for the first time some of our class were given the honor of singing in the Eisteddfod. Some of the sophomores were also chosen to serve at the Junior-Senior Reception. This year our boys were becoming outstanding in basketball and some of our class received letters in this iield. Then came our junior year, which began with 64 members answering roll call, and before long the activity of school life had begun again. First was the rabbit supper, and then the class play, which was a great success. Through the year we went until we came to the main event, our reception. This gala occasion was very successful and it was reported that everyone had a wonderful time. This year our boys were distinguishing themselves in basketball and several received letters. Six juniors were given the honor of attending the county honor banquet at Spencerville. A good time was had by all. Mr. Hausser and Mrs. Hardesty were our class sponsors this year. So much for this year and on into our last. Our senior year opened with 53 members answering Here. Before long came the annual rabbit supper to brighten our lives and we were soon launched into the whirl of school activities again. The seniors did very well in basketball this year and six boys received letters. Our annual went out very well and everyone cooperated to the best of his ability. This year we tried to publish a school paper every three weeks and it turned out that it worked very well. During the school year the seniors also took two trips- one to Columbus and one to Detroit and Canada. The seniors sponsored a dance in the spring for the benefit of the war memorial. The class play was held in the spring and it went over very well. Here it is again time for the reception and the school year is drawing to a close. The reception was a big hit, with everyone having a grand time. Thanks to the juniors. Now, what's this? Time for baccalaureate and commencement. Why, it can't be . . . It seems as though we have only been here a very short time. So each senior proudly stands and receives his diploma. Now the alumni banquet is over and the book entitled Class History of 1946 is silently closed. Creta Koenig 55 Joe Griffin Eisley Jo , the quiz kid of the class, is short and talkative, very well liked, and has a keen sense of humor. Usually drives around with Joe Becker. Stands up for what he thinks is right-and usually is. Valedictorian-43 President--43 Chorus-2, 33 Eisteddfod-2, 33 Reception Committee-33 Waiter-23 Ring Committee-23 Class Play Committee-33 Reserve Basketball-2, 33 Baseball+2, 33 Manager-A23 Scholar- ship Test-4: Interclass Basketball-2, 3, 43 Intramurals-2, 3, 4: I.G.S.--45 B.A.A.-4 fPresidentJ. David Rees Jenkins Dave , a baseball lover, is short, chubby, quick, and likeable. There's never a dull moment when Dave's around. He's always heard laughing and telling jokes-he's a lot of fun and a fine guy. Chorus-1, 2, 33 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 33 Eisteddfod-2, 3, Reception Committee-33 Class Play Com- mittee-3, 43 Class Play-33 Toastmaster-33 Baseball-2, 43 Vice President-3, 43 Honor Banquet-3, 43 Rabbit Supper Committee-3, Wee Echoes Staff-33 Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 43 Intramurals-1. 2, 3, 45 Agriculture Scholarship Test-43 District Parliamentary Procedure Contest-3, 43 B.A.A.-4 1Vice Presidentlg F.F.A.-1, 2, 3 QR-eporterj, 4 QSecretaryJ. Lcvon Adelle Ramcaker Lee , the Preacher's kid, is a scatterbrain, likes to tell corny jokes, is tall and slender, has beautiful eyes, chews her nails, loves to have a good time, and can really play the piano. -V Roosevelt High School-1, 2: Pep Club-1, 23 Manus Classica Latin Club-1. 23 Chorus-1, 2, 43 Bacca- laureate Chorusv33 Orchestra-3, 43 Strings-3, 4: Eisteddfod-3, 43 Secretary-43 Annual Staff-43 Interclass Basketball-3, 43 G.A.A.-3, 43 Honor Banquet-3. Robert Wilson Moormcin , Foozy , one of our best athletes, has a high scholastic standing, is the editor of this annual, a member of the boys' quartet, a little on the woliish side, and has a temper, but also has cute ways. Chorus-1, 2, 33 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 33 Eisteddfod-2, 3, 43 Boys Quartet-1, 2, 3, 43 Reception Committee-33 Waiter-23 Ring Committee-M23 B.A.A.-43 Honor BanquetA3, 43 Varsity Basketball-2, 3, 43 Reserve Basketball-13 Baseball-1, 2, 3, 4 fCaptainJ3 Junior High Basketball-13 Interscholastic 'Volleyball-1. 2, 3, 43 Annual Editor-43 Intramurals-13 Scholarship Testk43 PresidentA1: Student Council-33 Treasurer-4. Betty Nadine Fissel Baby , a little blonde who is able to get in the show on a child's ticket, is short, neat, and can always be heard singing, plans to be a beauty operator fand boy she can tool, and chums around with Joan. Chorus-1, 2, 3: Baccalaureate Chorus-3: Eisteddfod-3: F.H.A.--4: VVee Echoes Staif-4: Reporter!4. Lois Rosene Whetstone Blondie is a short, quiet, neat, brown-eyed blonde: has an agreeable personality, is studious, is a violinist, and chums around with Mary Lou. Orchestrae-1, 2, 3, 4: Strings-1, 2, 3, 4: District Orchestra-2: Chorus-4: Reception Committee-3: Reporter-4: Treasurer-1: Calendar-4: Rabbit Supper Committee-4: Wee Echoes Staif44: Annual Staff-4: G.A.A.-3: Invitation Committee-4. l Delphene Rose Kolter- Polly is very industrious and isn't afraid to express her thoughts, has wavy brown halr and a twinkle in her eyes when she laughs, stays home most of the time now, but her Marine will soon be home. Band-1, 2, 3: Pep Band-1, 2, 3: District Band-2, 3: Orchestra!1, 2: Chorus-1, 2, 3, 43 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 3: Eisteddfod-3, 4: Girls Trio-4: Girls Ensemble-2, 3, 4: Reception Committee-3: Ring Cognmtirttlee-23: Student Council-1, 4 ilaresidentl 3 Wee Echoes Staife-4: Annual Staff-4: District Orchestra - 5 s er- . Gerald Paul Kohli Jerry , the ideal sweater boy, is tall and dark, has a graceful walk, is good in sports and skating, is the editor of the Wee Echoes, like to argue with the teachers and loves the girls, but lo! a blonde does head the list. 5 Band-1, 2, 3: Pep Band-1, 2, 3: Orchestra-1, 2, 3: Chorus-1, 2, 3: Eisteddfod--2, 3: Boys Quartet- 2. 3, 4: Class Play-3: Annual Staff-4: Wee Echoes Staif-4: Scholarship Test-4: B.A.A.-4: Reception Committee-3: Baseball-2, 3, 4: Reserve Basketball--1: Varsity Basketball-2, 3, 4: I.C.S.-4: Student Council-4: Vice President-1: District Band-1, 2, 3. Robert Harmon Ayres Bob is a short, quiet funtil you get to know himj, studious lad, whose ambition is to be a doctor. Has a high scholastic standing but never says much in class. He has brown snappy eyes and is a bookworm. Delphos Jefferson-1, 2g Rabbit Supper Committee-43 B.A.A.--45 Scholarship Test-4. Betty Jean Strayer Betsie is neat in everything, well dressed, a lovely writer, friendly, and blushes easily. She loves to be with Mary and have dates, but Bob tops her list now. Wee Echoes Staff-3, 4: Annual Staff-43 Rabbit Supper Committee-3: Secretary-23 Class Play-33 filing Committee-25 Waitress-25 Girls' Ensemble-2, 3, 43 Chorus-1, 2, 35 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 35 isteddfod-3. Joe Dale Becker Beckar has wavy hair, mischievous eyes, and an innocent grin. There's never a dull moment when you are around him-always has a joke readyg has a high scholastic standing and IS used to having his own way. Chorus-2, 33 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 33 Eisteddfodfiig Ring Committee-25 President-35 Class Will-43 Rabbit Supper Committee-45 Baseball-33 Annual Staff-45 I.C.S.-43 Interclass Basketballfl, 2, 3, 43 Intramurals-1, 2, 3, 43 Scholarship Test-43 Class Play-4. Irene Orea Fryer Rene loves horses, movies, and baton twirling. Is a real friend and is true to her relatives. She's generous and cooperative and her ambition is to be a nurse and she's got the personality to be one. Band-1, 2. 3. 43 Chorusv3, 43 Baccalaureate Chorus-35 Eisteddfod-3, 43 Defense Booth-33 Usher-3: Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 42 G.A.A.-3, 45 Invitation Committee-4. John Paul Ortega Johnny is neat, friendly, quiet, likeable, and mannerly. He's admired by all, and is a very good friend to have. Never talks in classes, and is always seen with the gang . B.A.A.-43 Interclass Basketball-3, 4g Intramurals--3, 43 Class Play-4. Ruth Iona Fritz Q Fritzie , the salutatorian, has a way with the teachers, thinks Jim is okay, appears as a bookworm, loves to cut up and goes out for a high old time. Orchestrael, 2, 3, 43 District Orchestra-2: Chorus---3, 43 Baccalaureate Chorus43g Eisteddfod43, 43 Re-:eption Committee-33 Class Play-35 Secretary-lg Student Council-23 Honor Banquet-3, 45 Prince of Peace+4g Salutatorian-43 Annual Staff-43 Scholarship Test--4. K L, WJ ...s'S.,,,..... ...,, ...-...... Mary Jo Foster Mary Jo is tall, stylish, talkative, and witty. Loves to tease and argue, is always seen with Betty and thinks Bob is terriiic, likes to dance, and believes in having a good time. Band-1, 2, 3: Pep Band-25 District Band-1, 2, 3: Drum Majorette-25 Orchestra-1, 2. 3: Chorus- 1, 2, 33 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 33 Eisteddfod--1, 2, 3, Girls Ensemble-2, 33 Waitress-23 Ring Com- mittee-2g Cheerleader-33 President-2: Wee Echoes Staff-3: Annual Staff43g G.A.A.f3, 4: F.H.A.- 1, 2, 3, 4. Norman Eugene Hager Tall, husky, well built, and athletic-that's Marty . Can always be heard talking about farming, has an interest in Buckland that's unknown to usg surely hates to study and is easy going. Varsity Basketball-2, 3, 45 Reserve Basketball-1, 25 State Judging Team-45 Baseball-23 B.A.A.-4: F.F.A.--1, 2. 3 fVice Presidentj, 4 lPresidentbg District Parliamentary Procedure Contest-3, 43 Junior High Basketball-1. Nell Jean Trippy Nelly loves to talk and giggle, and has a likeness for sports, movies, and square dancing. D'oesn't like to study fOh well! who does?J and likes to have a lot of fun. Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4. Fern Maxine Roberts Max , a swell cheerleader, has a cute figure and pretty teeth, wears cute clothes, always seen with Mary Lou, thinks Elida is all right, can really roller skate, and has a likeable personality. Chorus-1, 2, 3, 45 Eisteddfod-3, 43 F.H.A.-3. 4: Class Playf3: Cheerlez-1der44: Secretary-3: Wee Echoes Stal?-43 Annual Staff-43 Interclass Basketballfl, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals-1, 2, 3, 4. ' Dwoine Leo Grear Wayne , a heavy set, easy going guy, is either late or absent from school, sleeps in class whenever he gets a chance and very seldom shaves. Thlnks the farm is best but plans to be an engineer, is usually alone, a wolf, and a girl teaser. Band-1, 2, 3: Pep Band-1, 3: Orchestra-25 Chorusgl. 2. 35 Eisteddfod-2, 3: F.F.A.-3, 4: Junior High Basketball-13 Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 43 Intramurals--1, 2, 3, 4. Mary Lou-Parkison Shorty , the shortest in the class, is rather quiet but always has a comeback for any- one's Joke. She thinks S. H. S. is tops. Is cooperative, usually seen with Lois, and always wears snort clothes. Central High School--1. 2: Commercial Club-2, Chorus--3, 43 Eisteddfod-3, 4: Wee Echoes Staff-4: Annual Staff-43 Honor Banquet-45 Class Play-4. Naomi Ruth Oehlhof Nomi is short and dainty. She never gets mad and never says much. During school hours she is usually seen with June B. but after school--that boy from York is really 0. K.-and does she have a pretty sparkler! Rabbit Supper Waitress-2. ' Mary Lou Culver Sis has eyes that sparkle, is small in size, rather quiet, a cute cheerleader, blushes easily, Maxine's twin, loves to roller skate, and has that Conant drawl. Chorus--2, 3, 4: Eisteddfod-3, 43 Waitress-23 Cheerleader-45 Wee Echoes Staif-4: Interclass Basketball -1, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A.-3, 43 F.H.A.-2, 3, 4. Evonne June Whetsfone Slim , has a wonderful personality, is heavy set, and has a slight temper, likes boys, and dresses in bright colors. Home Economics is her favorite subject. Librarian-1, 2, 3: Cafeteria-1, 2, 35 UsherM3. Charles Fredrick Metzger Bud , another one of those Conant wolves, is a tall, dark, mischievous guy, a teaser, neat dresser, and quite a bowler, thinks the girls are okay, and is a joker in a serious sort of way. Chorus-15 B,A.A.-4: Junior High Basketball Managerglg Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4: Intramurals- I, 2, 3, 4. June Catherine Bowersock Kid appears quiet until she giggles. We usually see her with Naomi for Jack is in the army now. She is studying Home Economics so we expect her to be a housewife some day very soon. . Cafeteria: Waitress for A1umniw2. Bill Oren Evans Lowell , a stylish wolf, believes in the late hours and in having a high old time, has a cute laugh but a mischievous grin and could be a lady-killer if he chose to be. Student Council-2: Varsity Basketball-2, 3, 43 Reserve Basketball-2, 33 Intramural Volleyball-23 Junior High Basketball-21 Interclass Basketball-lg Intramurals-3, 4: B.A.A.-43 F.F.A.-1, 2, 3, 4, Wayne Leroy 'Potts Hank , the little guy with the bass voice, has a swell personality and is admired by all. He tells us he has an interest in W. Market St. in Van Wert and his ambition is to learn to play the piano. Van Wert-1, 25 Intramurals-1, 25 Band-35 B.A.A.--45 Cafeteria-35 Usher-35 Invitation Committee-45 Class Play-'4. Margaret Joan Gossarcl Jo is a super cheerleader, a violinist, and a sports loverg has long wavy hair, is dark complexioned, and has a temper. Johnny is her future aim in life and she wears a sparkler to prove it. Orchestra--1, 2, 3, 45 District Orchestra-25 Strings-1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus-1, 2, 3, 45 Baccalaureate Chorus- 3: Eisteddfod-9-2, 3, 45 Reception Coinmittee-35 Waitress-25 Class Play Committee-45 Defense Booth-35 Cheerleader-45 G.A.A.-3, 45 Intramurals-1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council-35 Class Play-4. Irvin Wesley Strayer Pete wears bright clothes, is tall with wavy hair, can really chew gum, is a Wolf and a fast walker, can really play the bass, is a member of the boys quartet, loves basket- ball: laughs loudlyg and is easily embarrassed. Band-1, 2. 3: Pep Band-1, 2, 3: District Band--l, 2, 35 Orchestra-2, 35 Chorus-1, 2, 35 Eisteddfod-2, 3, 45 Boys' Quartetfl, 2, 3, 45 Reception Committee-35 Waiter-'25 Class Play-35 Varsity Basketball- 2, 3, 45 Reserve Basketball-25 Wee Echoes Staff-45 Annual Stai-45 B.A.A.-45 I.C.S.-4. Phyllis Ann McCray Blotto really has the curly hair, is tall and heavy set, can surely dance, believes in getting her own Way, is always heard laughing, says what she thinks, feels at home anywhere, plays a clarinet, and loves basketball games. Band-1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Band-1, 2, 3, 45 District Band-2, 35 Orchestra-25 Chorus-1, 2, 3, 45 Eisteddfod- 2, 3, 45 Girls Ensemble-2, 3, 45 Reception Committee-35 Class Play Committee-45 Class Play-35 Class Prophecy-45 Usher-35 Wee Echoes Staff-45 Honor Banquet-4. Harold Vernon Moorman Sonny is heavy set, jolly, and has a pretty good pitching arm, likes to talk and keeps the class in a talkative moodg is a member of the boys quartet and makes everyone swoon when he sings-ooh-and can he sing. Band--1, 2, 35 Pep Band-1, 2. 35 District Band-2, 3: Chorus-1, 2, 35 Baccalaureate.Chorus-1, 2, 35 Eisteddfod-2, 3, 45 Boys' Quartet-2, 3, 45 Solo Contest-2, 35 Class Play-45 Class Play Committee-41 B.A.A.-45 Varsity Basketball-35 Reserve Basketball-25 Baseball-2, 3, 45 I.C.S.-4. Martha Katherine Roeder Toody is short and slender with a cute figure and has rather curly hair, loves home economics, F.H.A., and a red head, too! Is very studious and friendly. Rabbit Supper Committee-25 Waitress-25 G.A.A.-3 C'V'ice Presidentiz 4 fPresidenti5 F.H.A.-1, 2, 3, 45 Interclass Basketball-1, 25 Class Memorial-45 Librarian-1, 2, 35 Invitation Committee-45 Class Play-4. Madge Eileen Mark -- Carrots is short and chubby with auburn hair, has a carefree walk, plays the piano, believes in having one high old time, loves to tell Jokes. and would do anything for you. Band-1, 3: Pep Band-3g Chorus-1, 2, 3, 45 Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 3: Eisteddfod-2, 3, 4, Boys' Quartet Pianist-33 Girls' Trio-45 Girls Ensemble-2, 3, 43 Usher---33 Wee Echoes Staff-4: Annual Stai-43 Interclass Basketball--2, 35 Intramurals-2, 3. Robert Ray Carr A Byge is tall, slender, mannerly, and easily embarrassed. Has a temper but is still an easy going guy. Really drives that car, thinks Strayer's okay, and has all sorts of nicknames. B.A.A.-'45 F.F.A.-2, 3, 4: Defense Booth43g Varsity Basketball-2: Reserve Basketball-2: Baseball-2, 35 Volleyball-2: Junior High Basketball-1: Interclass Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural!-1, 2, 3, 4. Crefa Avona Koenig Squirt is a waitress, sports lover, and president of F.H.A. Has a yearn for Buckland, is always getting herself into trouble, keeps her class peppy, has a sneeze all her own, and is always ln a hurry. Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4: Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 31 Eisbeddfod-2, 3, 4: Reception Committee-3: Defense Booth-3, 43 Honor Banquet43g Prince of Peace-3, 4, Class History-4, Rabbit Supper Committee-39 Wee Echoes Staff-3, 43 Scholarship Test-43 G.A.A.-3, 4: F.H.A.-2, 3, 4. Lillian Lorene Severns Tubby is a very serious but friendly gal. Thinks Bert is okay, giggles a lot but rather shy, and her big ambition is to head for California some day, very soon. Chorus-1, 2. 3, 4: Baccalaureate ChorusA2, 33 Eisteddfod-2, 3, 41 Girls Ensemble-2, 3, 43 Rabbit Supper Committee-33 Usher-33 Wee Echoes Staff-43 Class Play-4. Mirth John Carnes Jake is tall and quiet, funtil you get to know himl. As a member of the F.F.A., we know helll make a good farmer. He lives in the big city of Kossuth, but he spends most of his time with a junior girl. Stage Manager-3: B.A.A.-4, F.F.A.-1, 2, 3, 4, Interclass Football-45 District Parliamentary Procedure Contest. Peggy Annette Dovis Peg has curly black hair and pretty brown eyes, dresses in bright colors, is easily embarrassed, never takes a book home and spends her summers in Michigan-Why? We do not know. Chorus--3, 4: Eisteddfod-3, 4: Reception Committee-33 Defense Booth--3, 45 Rabbit Supper Committee-35 Wee Echoes Staff-4: G.A.A.-43 Class Play-4. Carolyn Jean Simindinger , Sis is quiet, very shy, and easily embarrassed but has a temper. Is slender and small featuredg always has her work done: very cooperative and usually seen with June. Cafeteria-23 Usher-3: Interclass Basketball-2, 3: Chorus-1. George Harold McComb Georgie , the guy with the manners, has a likeable personality, and a LaSalle. He's easy going, loves to tease, is a neat dresser, always on the go, and we hear he likes the HUTSGS. Reception Committee-33 Waiter-25 Class Play-3: B.A.A.-43 F.F.A.-2, 3, 4 fTreasurer5 3 Rabbit Supper Committee--33 Reserve Basketball-2, 33 Baseball-2, 3, 4: Annual Staff-4: Interclass Basketball- 3, 45 Intramuralsg2, 3. 4: F.F.A. Scholarship Test-4. Betty Lou Briggs Susy is short and cute, has long wavy hair, plays a guitar, is always seen with her little sister, buzzes around in a classy car, and is a swell friend. Band-1, 2, 3: Drum Majorettes-3: Waitress!2g Class Play-33 Usher-33 Wee Echoes Staff42g Annual Staff--1, 35 Cafeteria-1, 2, 3, 4. Billy Gene Pflueger Bill , another one of those Jenning's specials, is a tall blonde who can usually be seen around town in a coupe. Has a swell personality, is quiet, Wears snappy clothes, and is always seen with a big grin. B.A.A.-45 Interclass Basketball-2, 3, 4: Intramurals-2, 35 Class Play-4. Juanita Catherine Bowers HJ. C. , the girl with the personality that's tops, is neat, intelligent, usually is seen with Peggy, and expects to be a career girl. She claims that careers are more important than boys, but she'll change her mind-and maybe soon. Chorus-2, 3, 4: Eisteddfod--3, 45 Reception Committee-33 VVaitress-25 Class Playffig Defense Booth-- 32 4: Reporter--33 Prince of Peace--3, 4: Rabbit Supper Committee-41 Wee Echoes Stalf44: Annual Staff-45 Intramurals-1, 2, 3, 43 Scholarship Test-4: G.A.A.43, 43 Honor Banquet-4. Robert Olan Brooks Bob , a star in sports, is tall and Well builtg has a special sort of laugh, loves to eat and argue, is always teasing the girls, and spends most of his time in town. Chorus-35 Baccalaureate Chorus-33 Eisteddfodg3g Waiter42g Ring Committee-23 Rabbit Supper Committee-43 Varsity Basketball-2, 3, 4 fCaptainjg Reserve Basketball-15 Baseball-2, 3, 4: Junior High Basketball-15 WVee Echoes Staff-3, 4: Annual StafEg4g Intramurals-1, 2, 3, 43 B.A.A.-4. Harriet Joan Leis Jo loves boys and parties, is witty, friendly, a lot of fun and can always be heard laughingg buzzes around in a V-85 can really sing Boogie-woogie and always has a corny expression. Her ambition is to go to Texas. Band-1: Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 fReportex-J: Baccalaureate Chorus-2, 3: Eisteddfod--2, 3, 4: Girl's Trio-43 Girls Ensemble-2, 3, 43 Rabbit Supper Committee-35 Usher-2, 35 G.A.A.-2, 35 F.F.A.--1, 2, 3, 4. John Marshall Whitling Jack , a short, peppy wolf, is liked by both sexes and will do anything for you. 'Can really drive that DeSota and like the girls although he usually goes stagg likes Celina. Waiter-25 Defense Booth-43 Toastmaster for F.F.A.-35 Class Treasurer-35 Junior High Basketball-13 B.A.A.-4: EF.A.-1, 2, 3, 43 F.F.A. Sentinel. Leona Mae Rider Lony , the working girl, always has a giggle, is a slow walker, has an easy going personality. rather bashful, and her pet peeve is Tippy Wright. G.A.A,-4: F.H.A.-4. Joe Richard Rohrbach Red , a tall red-head, wears loud clothes, is usually seen. with Jack, buzzes around in his Olds, is an F.F.A. member and loves to try to sleep in Deemer's classes. Defense Booth-43 B.A,A.-4: F.F.A.-1, 2, 3, 43 District Parliamentary Procedure Contest-4. Betty Jane Patterson Dutchess , the girl that really believes in a career fand Hausser can't talk her out of itj, is usually reading or studying, has a swing all her own, and her male friends are a secret to us!!! Chorus-1, 4: Wee Echoes Staff-4: G.A.A.--33 John Marshall High School-25 Class Play-4. Darrol Rell Keck Kix , a lady 'tlover , a trombone player, and the guy with the car, is always neat, has that fair complexion and those big deep dimples. He has that mischievous look when guilty and face turns red over nothing. Band-1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Band-33 District Band--2, 3: Chorus-3, 43 Baccalaureate Chorus-33 Eisteddfod-3, Reception Committee-35 Junior Class Play-33 Wee Echoes Staff!-3, 4: B.A.A.44. H Seniors In Service Robert McDonald Gail McCain IINQVYYY IINUVYH David Shaffer Donald Gcberdiel llArmyYY ilArmyIl 65 Vcrleclictory Friends, Parents, Teachers, and Members of the Board of Education: U We, the Senior Class of 1946, are graduating tonight through the efforts of the people of this community and we hope we have given and will continue to give something worth while in return. A community such as this does not just happen or spring up overnight. It is the result of years of hard Work and sacrifice and it is our privilege to enjoy the fruits of this labor. This community exemplifies the American way of life. Its people share common rights, interests, and privileges in a way unknown outside of the United States. From the very beginning, through the home, the church, and the school, we have been taught to believe in and to respect the efforts and ideals of those who have established Our Way. Today our community has united for a common undertaking. Forty-two organizations and many individuals have banded together to establish a living memorial for the veterans of World War II. A living memorial-how much that means! Monuments grow old and are forgotten, but something that is put to good use is never forgotten. It will be a constant reminder of the terrible event which caused so many men to give up th-eir normal lives to fight an alien enemy. It will be a reminder of those boys who gave all they had so that We might live in peace. It will remind us that it must not happen again. It is our responsibility that it shall not happen again. Some time ago several of the citizens of our community realized the need for a suitable memorial. They did not think the Honor Roll was enough to honor our veterans. It was discussed over and over, and finally a committee was appointed to look into the situation and to prepare plans for the future. Several ideas were proposed but it was not an easy task to decide on a definite plan for many things had to be considered. It had to be something which would benefit the whole community because it was to be its contribution which would pay for it. It had to be something which the veterans approved, for they were the ones to be honored. It was not easy to get the opinions of the boys in service, for they were still fighting a war, but through letters and from those boys who did get home som-e ideas were obtained. The committee, after careful consideration, agreed that the proposed memorial should be an outdoor recreational center for all ages of people. Several sites were selected for investigation. It soon became apparent that the ground adjacent to the high school to the south would be the most suitable. A lighted football field, lighted baseball and softball diamonds, a playground for children, and a picnic area were to be the major facilities of Memorial Field as it was to be called. W 66 VALEDICTORY fConiinued1 The major problem of financing it remained. The cost was carefully estimated and a goal of twenty-five thousand dollars was set. Work was promptly begun. Each of the forty-two organizations was asked to sponsor some form of activity to raise money. Plans were formulated to solicit each of the one thousand families for individual contributions. In addition all the alumni were to be contacted. Twenty-five thousand dollars is a lot of money, but it is a small sum when it is compared to what this community has paid for war. If our nation as a whole would have spent as much in building facilities such as these, as it did for waging war, it could have scattered twelve million such institutions throughout the world. We would have much more to show for our investment than the ravages of war. Money which is given for the memorial is not lost. It will bring to you greater dividends than almost any other investment you could make. During most of this preliminary planning little was heard from the veterans themselves. Would they support the plan wholeheartedly? Would they have any changes to suggest? These were questions that had been asked. They were soon answered. The veterans became its most ardent supporters, but they brought ideas with them. They had seen war and they hated it. They do not want to see it again. Along with this building program should go a definite plan of education. The causes of war must be taught so that the ignorance which breeds war will no longer be a factor. The school alone cannot teach thisg the whole community must help. This may be our last opportunityg we must not fail! Many hours have been spent in the planning of the Memorial Field for which there has been no pay. Much has been done but much more still remains to be done. There has been much opposition, but like all good things it has risen above it all. Always there are those who don't care even though they will enjoy the things brought forth by the efforts of those who do care . Disinterest cannot defeat a thing as long as there are persons who are interested and who work toward a goal, whether it be easy or hard to attain. Memorial Field is that wayg there is a goal. As we give way to the Seniors of 1947 we do not wish to say goodbye. Goodbye is too final. Instead we wish to say to you and to the faculty that we hope we have won a permanent place in your memories. We will either stay on in the community or take our places in other ones like this. The community in which we live will be what we, as citizens, make it. All along the way we will remember that- If you give to the world the best you haveg The best will come back to you. Joe Griiiin Eisley 67 Scrlutortory Parents, Faculty, Friends-We, the Class of 1946, welcome you to our graduation. Through your combined efforts we reach the end of our high school training tonight. We wish to thank you for your support and for your interest in our education and activities. You have provided many opportunities for us throughout all our school years. I would like to make a brief review of some of the things that have been available to us in the last six years. Our varied course of study in the seventh and eighth grades gave us some idea of what we were capable of doing and a fundamental understanding and foundation for the different courses of study which were provided for us in high school. Upon entering the ninth grade we were allowed a choice of one of four diierent courses. They were academic, commercial, general, and vocational. These courses have been designed to educate and prepare everyone along the lines in which he is most interested and capable. The academic course has been planned for the students who wish to continue their educationg for it prepares them to enter college, nurse's training, or any other school of higher learning. This course is a little different from the academic course which was offered a few years ago. Besides advanced math, advanced science and Latin, which used to be the regular academic subjects, the students are offered industrial arts for the boys and home economics for the girls. The commercial course is designed for pupils who are interested in commercial work in the business world. It gives them basic training in this field and prepares them for more specialized training. The general course is provided for the students who will end their formal education upon their graduation from high school. The purpose of this course is to give students all the possible practical knowledge. The vocational course is particularly important to us-a farming community-for it is especially planned for our future farmers and home makers. Through their studies in this course the students are prepared for a more complete and useful life on the farm and in the home. The Future Homemakers of America and the Future Farmers of America are two student organizations which have been built through the classes in this course which have been extremely helpful in providing opportunities for teaching students to Work together and to enjoy the fellowship of their group. They have had to develop their organizations to produce certain rules and requirements, and to exercise parliamentary procedure. This training will certainly help them to make their places in the community and to become more worthy citizens. Along with F.H.A. and F.F.A. there are other organizations. Inter- scholastic basketball and baseball have been provided for the boys. Recently Activity Nites have been developed by the students. The school paper and the annual give students training in journalism and finance. We have been oiered elective subjects including band, orchestra, and chorus. We have taken educational trips which are planned and scheduled to coincide with our studies. All these activities help round out the individual socially while he is gaining his more material knowledge. Spencerville High School's standards are high. We are recognized by the State of Ohio as a First Grade School. Since 1941 we have belonged to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The purpose of this association is to establish and maintain a high standard of schools. We can be very proud of our school's rating. You-our teachers, our parents, our Board of Education, the citizens of our community, and all of you-have provided this school for us and for future graduating classes. But you have not merely provided-people throughout the community have given us their support and encouragement in all our endeavors, which could not have been successful without their help. Our graduation is not only the reaching of our goal, but it is your accomplishment also. We are indeed glad to welcome you and to extend to you our thanks. Ruth Fritz Let's Suppose ROBERT AYRES wasn't studying JOE BECKER was a lady-killer JUNE BOWERSOCK disliked the Army ROBERT BROOKS couldn't chew gum ROBERT CARR was studious PEGGY DAVIS wasn't talking BILL EVANS ran around with girls MARY FOSTER didn't tease IRENE FRYER didn't like movies DWAINE GREAR didn't sleep in classes DAVID JENKINS was bashful CRETA KOENIG walked quietly DELPHENE KOLTER stepped out on Homer GEORGE McCOMB didn't have a car MADGE MARK went steady HAROLD MOORMAN coudn't sing NAOMI OEHLHOF didn't walk straight MARY L. PARKISON was tall BILL PFLUEGER disliked green and yellow Ccla LAVON RAMAKER couldn't play the piano MAXINE ROBERTS couldn't roller skate JOE ROHRBACH stayed away from St. Marys LILLIAN SEVERNS walked slowly IRVIN STRAYER wouldn't blush JUNE WHETSTONE was melancholy JACK WHITLING stayed home every night LOIS WHETSTONE was a fast driver NELL JEAN TRIPPY couldn't laugh out loud BETTY STRAYER would make up her mind CAROLYN SIMINDINGER got fat MARTHA ROEDER flunked a test LEONA RIDER was in a hurry WAYNE POTTS spoke low BETTI PATTERSON was a cheerleader ROBERT MOORMAN didn't talk about sports JOHN ORTEGA was disagreeable CHARLES METZGER didn't like bowling PHYLLIS McCRAY was quiet JOAN LEIS turned man-hater GERALD KOHLI didn't argue with teachers DARROL KECK was a woman-hater NORMAN HAGER wasn't a farmer JOAN GOSSARD didn't go steady RUTH FRITZ wasn't the apple of the teacher's eye BETTY FISSEL could only look older JOE EISLEY was dumb f MARY L. CULVER wasn't with Maxine MIRTH CARNES talked in class BETTY BRIGGS acted grown up JUANITA BOWERS was despicable A 69 That ss colors-hey, Bill ?J fspffvafkrlzzik GRADE X939-sfo wife., Wanted: 3 bikes chums 7. Ambitious??? 10. Up and Atom Ste1zer's 6th grade 5. McDorman's 6th 8. Two S.H.S. hicks 11. I.C.S. Course Going up in the world grade 9. Stinking from 12. Supermen Four 8th grade 6. Three Stooges drinking 70 Seniors' Baby Pictures 7h!EfV77E6' 71 Class Prophecy I sat gazing into my crystal ball one sunny afternoon. Whom did I see? None other but one of my fellow classmates. This gave me the idea to call upon the rest of them. So here goes. Behold-a great building appeared. Yes, it was a hospital. I saw the head doctor who was Robert Ayers and his assistants were Irene Fryer and Joan Leis. Next there appeared a large farm located somewhere near the little town of Spencerville. On this farm lived Joan Boyer, the former Joan Gossard. The scene changed and the little town lay before me. I stopped before the newspaper office and found Juanita Bowers the editor, Peggy Davis, the proofreader, and Darrol Keck, the typesetter. Their paper, we hear, is wonderful. I moved to a diierent section to find several engineers at work. The head boss was Joe Eisley and the others were Robert Moorman, Joe Becker, Harold Moorman, and Gerald Kohli. Some of the general workmen were Wayne Potts, Robert Carr, and John Ortega. Well, this is only a few of them. Next the crystal ball took me to a much larger town to get something to eat. I came upon a small place marked the Coiee Shoppe. I entered and there I found behind the counter Creta Koenig. She was the owner of the place. Betty Briggs was one of the waitresses. It seemed like old times when we used to go to the Coffee Shop in Spencerville. Creta told me that if I would stay there for a while probably some of the other old classmates would be in. She had just finished saying this when Phyllis McCray walked in. Phyllis is a private secretary and with her were Maxine Roberts and Mary Lou Culver. They all work at the same place. Just a little west of Spencerville are two very nice farms. In fact they are joined together. On these farms live two girls as we formerly knew as June Bowersock and Naomi Oehlhof. They were always close friends in school and they decided to live near each other after their marriage. The next scene I journeyed to Lima. I went to one of the big plants and was met there by one of the head men. This was none other than Robert Brooks. He told me that there were other of the classmates em- ployed there. Bill Evans was manager of the top floor. I went to the office building and upon entering found Betty Strayer as the receptionist. Talk- ing to her was Mrs. Brooks or better known to all as Mary Foster. Secre- taries in the oflices were Madge Mark, Mary Lou Parkison, and Betti Patterson. 72 CLASS PROPHECY fConfinuecU After leaving there I took a stroll down Main Street and I came upon Betty's Beaute owned and operated by Betty Fissel. I entered and found Betty giving Ruth Fritz a finger wave and under the dryer sat Lillian Severns. Ruth told me that she was a teacher at the grade building and Lillian was the school secretary. I left and I walked a few blocks when I came upon an automobile sales place. The sign read George and Pete's Cars. I thought that these names sounded very familiar so I entered and saw coming across the floor with his heel plates clicking Irvin Strayer. After recognizing me he called George and we had a very nice visit. They told me that in a few minutes they were to have a prospect for a new car. I should wait because I knew the people. After talking a while I looked up and just then, who should be entering the door but Mr. and Mrs. Homer Monfort. You will remember Mrs. Monfort as Delphene Kolter. They were both looking very Well and they invited me out to their house for dinner that evening. I accepted but told them that I still had a lot more people to see. I left the town and turned toward the country. I stopped at several farms. The owners were David Jenkins and Norman Hager. They were raising a new breed of hogs. There was a large farm owned by the three musketeers-Jack Whitling, Joe Rohrbach, and Bill Pflueger. The other farm owners were Charles Metzger, Dwight Miller, and Mirth Carnes. A railroad ran close to these farms and the boys informed me that a train would soon go through with an engineer that I would know. So in a short time the train appeared. The engineer was Dwaine Grear. I talked with him for a short time. As I crossed the tracks I came to a farm on which June Whetstone had recently moved. Martha Roeder was visiting her that day. She also lives on afarm close around there. They informed me that Nell Jean Trippy was married and lived in a town some distance from there. I left and went back to town. As I walked down the street I came upon a bakery owned by Leona Rider. Carolyn Simindinger was the main clerk. Lois Whetstone had a job as a secretary for a real estate agent next to the bakery. As I glanced at my watch I realized that the day was gone and it was time that I showed up at the Monfort home. When I reached there, Del- phene informed me that there was to be another guest for dinner-Lavon Ramaker, a teacher in the grade school. After spending an enjoyable evening with them, I left to return to a good night's rest. I was very glad to see all of my classmates and I hope that it won't be that long before I see them again. Phyllis McCray 73 Clorss Will We, the Senior Class of 1946, having decided that life under the present conditions is unbearable, do hereby make this our last will and testament. To the teachers we will the following: Mr. Branstetter- A year without extra vacations because of the weather. Mr. Hausser- Two sides to every question. Mr. Shackleford- An unbeatable football team for next year. Mr. Collins- A new school bus. Mr. McDorman- A bigger shop with plenty of equipment. Mr. Riker- More work from the agriculture boys. Miss Deemer- Laws banning the manufacture of Double Bubble Gum. Mrs. Garwick- A shorter drive to school. Mrs. Sarka- More assemblies and activity nights. Miss Arters- A real live man. Miss Fritz- More studious Latin students. Miss Purdy- A cafeteria line. Mrs. Shaffer- A quiet I.C.S. class. Miss McManis- A group of honest-to-goodness music students. To the juniors we will the following: Joe Neidhardt- Robert Ayres' high scholastic record. Herbert Boyer- Joe Becker's corny jokes. Patricia Hanley- Juanita Bowers' school duties. June Oackes- J une Bowersock's job at Pohlmansf' Joe Richards- Betty Briggs' Pontiac driving ability. Don Metzger- Robert Brooks' chewing gum. , Robert LeEel- Mirth Carnes' long lane. Jim Jarvis- Robert Carr's driving ability. Joan Richards- Mary Culver's Conant drawlf' Peggy Clay-- Peggy Davis' love of tests. 74 Class Will fCon1.J Ted Koenig- Joe Eisley's studious habits. Junior Seewer- Bill Evans' taste for clothes. Frances Wilges- Betty Fissel's tallness. Donna Goetz- Mary Foster's personality. Janet Plikerd- Ruth Fritz's gray hair. Norma Mulholland- Irene Fryer's ambition to be a nurse. Emaline Graessle- Joan Gossard's outlook on life. Bill Miller- DWaine Grear's arguments with Hausserf' Harold Place- Norman Hager's Buckland girl. Robert Louth- David Jenkins' Way with the girls. Stephen Lanning- Darrol Keck's Model A. Wilene Thornton- Greta Koenig's gum-chewing ability. Richard McDorman- Gerald Kohli's ability to iiirtf' Jean Miller- Delphene Kolter's annual job. Luella Sawmiller- Joan Leis' last year's date book. Robert Whetstone- George McComb's neat appearance. Marjorie Jones- Phyllis MsCray's quiet manner. Dick Hardesty- Madge Mark's sneezing ability. Virgil Paglow- Charles Metzger's ability to annoy teachers Bill Ramsey- Harold Moorman's swoon king title. Ima Jean Keck- Robert Moorman's dates. Jim Eustler- Naomi Oehlhof's quiet manners. Carl Haunhorst- John Ortega's shop ability. Maurice Hager- Mary Parkison's office job. Wanda Tliornpson-'Liesina Rider's blushing ability. Wilbur Little- Bill Pi'lueger's height. Lester Seibert- Wayne Potts' technique. Patricia McKinley-- Lavon Ramaker's shortness. Wanda Thompson- Betti Patterson's typing ability. Peggy Clay-- Maxine Roberts' cheerleading ability. Robert Youngpeter-Martha Roeder's scholastic record. Robert Leis- Joe Rohrbach's farming ability. Roland Rempfer- Carolyn Simindinger's quietness. Jim Jarvis- Lillian Severns' office duties. Bob Whitling- Betty Strayer's neat appearance. Thomas McDonald- Irvin Strayer's laughing ability. James Richardson- Nell Jean Trippy's giggle. 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Qwwomm QMOMQB ,qv-4MrGGJ',,1 'UOCQP-1,,Q 'L'+-DWG.: 95-4CD5.4,-453 cSc6g..o.:a:O QQOLDDP-1 77 Blographies Name Nickname Ambition Characteristic Pet Expression George McComb Georgie mechanic pleasant gee-mi-nee Phyllis McCray Blotto city gal talking I thought I'd die Madge Mark Carrots go 'round the world carefree oh, sh Charles Metzger Bud own a bowling alley girl teaser I betcha Harold Moorman Sonny big league ball pitcher super tenor well, I don't know Robert Moorman Foozy chemical engineer temper goll-ee Naomi Oehlhof Nomi housewife . quiet oh!! John Ortega Johnny radio technician mannerly gee whiz Mary Lou Parkison Shorty beautician short ya know Betti Patterson Dutchess career swinging walk judas priest Billy Pflueger Bill artist tall, blonde egad Wayne Potts Hank to play the piano small featured girls! Lavon Ramaker Lee travel tall and slender no kiddin' Leona Rider Lonie housewife giggle forevermore Maxine Roberts Max secretary pretty teeth oh! forevermore Martha Roeder Toody go to college long hair no Joe Rohrbach Red farmer red hair I'll give up Cfjl1'0lYI1 Simindinger Sis beautician shy are you kiddin' Lillian Severns Sis go to California serious oh heavens Betty Strayer Betsie stenographer neatness for-ever-more Irvin Strayer Pete engineering unruly hair gee whiz Nell Jean Trippy Nelly housewife teasing put it back June Whetstone Slim beautician agreeable oh, no, not that Lois Whetstone Blondie secretary agreeable oh! John Whitling Jack bell boy mischievous gosh Iokes This dress is rather long for me. Do you have anything shorter? No, I'm sorry I don't, replied the salesman. May I suggest that you try the collar department. The Scotch chemistry professor was demonstrating the properties of various acids. Watch carefullyf' he instructed. I am going to drop this two-shilling piece into this glass of acid. Will it dissolve ? No, sir, spoke one student very promptly. Correct. Now explain to the class why it won't dissolve. Because, came the answer, if it would, you wouldn't drop it in. Old Lady: You don't chew tobacco, do you, little boy ? Newsboy: No, mam, but I kin give you a cigarette. He: Look at that homely woman. She: Remember, beauty is only skin deep. He: Yeh, and if she was my wife, I'd skin her. The city girl asked a dairyman why cream was so much more expensive than milk. It's the cows' fault, ma'am, was the explanation. They find it much harder to sit on the small bottles. He's just like a piece of lace. How so ? Usually find him running around a skirt. Betty: Did you have a nice time at the party last night ? Joan: So they tell me-so they tell me. Have you heard the latest Ford joke? Have I heard it? Say, man, I bought it! But, daddy, Johnny has character. You can read it in his eyes. Then, Joan, I've just blackened his character! Collins ftaking up quiz paperhz Why the quotation marks on this paper? Sonny: Courtesy of the man on my left, sir. Joe E.: Women bore me to tears. Joe B.: I can't get a date either. Mr. Hausser: What becomes of all those love triangles? Jerry K.: Most of them turn out to be wrecktanglesf' Epitaph: Here lies an atheist-all dressed up and no place to go. Mary: I always wondered where all the Brookses came from. Bob: Did you find out? Mary: Yes, today I found 'The Brooks Manufacturing Company? George: Bill's awfully absent-minded, isn't he ? Pete: Why? George: Why, the other night he was driving his parents over a lonely road and when they came to a particular spot, before he knew it, he had parked the car. Joe: Why did you come to the game drunk ? Jack: See two games for the price of one. 1 AFTER THE GAME- AFTER THE PLAY- Or just anytime meet your friends here for a Soda, Coke, Malted, Lunch or Complete Meal THE CUFFEE SHOP 123 NoRTH BROADWAY ---.. sPENcERviLLE, on-no McDaniel Food Market Store With The Double Door MEATS - - GROCERIES - - VEGETABLES Phone 60 - - - - Spencerville, Ohio Diamonds - - Watches Compliments of - KAY'S The Commercial Bank 69 Years of Service Delphos, Ohio 129 N Main - Lima Ohio Capital - S'l00,000 Surplus - S100,000 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Gifts - - Jewelry Compliments of I. J. KINDLY 106 N. Main St. Delphos, Ohio Hartefs Market Home Killed Meats and Sausage Custom Work a Specialty 109 North Broadway ---- Spencerville, Ohio Phone 45 Suever Nash Service BAKER AUTO ELECTRIC and PARTS - New Home -- 545 W. North Street Front and High Sts. Lima' Ohio St. Marys, Ohio Paul Baker, Mgr. Service - - Repairs Phone 4126 HOME ' , , , I APPLIANCE STORE Furniture Electric Appliances Clothing Refrigerators - - - Radios Washers - - - lroners Your Philco Dealer 138 W. Spring St. St, Marys, Ohio Phone 3181 Sam'l. G. Blattner Kr Sons Use Our Budget Plan Main and Spring Sts. ------ Lima, Ohio DINING ROOM - The Barr Hotel - COCKTAIL LOUNGE Lima, Ohio Compliments of THE DELPHOS BENDING COMPANY DELPHOS, or-no This Annual Printed by THE DELPHOS PRINTING AND PUBLISHING C0 DELPHOS, or-no Lowry's Cigar Store 132 North Broadway Spencerville, Ohio lce Cream - - - Candy - - - Sandwiches - - - Tobaccos Soft Drinks - - - - Cigarettes Always a Good Show -.. at 1 CHAKERES St. Marys Theatre Diamonds - Watclhes - Gifts Brand New Goods Unpaid Loans KOHN'S, INC. 106 - 08 E. Market St. Lima, Ohio Compliments of J ERRY'S BARBER SHOP So uth B roadway Your Money Back lf Not Satisfied W. T. GRANT CO. Delphos, Ohio Diamond Loans Since 1918 Spencerville - - Ohio ARTHUR'S Compliments CLEANING AND PRESSING AND REPAIRS Odenweller 114 N. Broadway DELPHOS' OHIO i Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments Compliments Of Of LTNDEMANN'S RAYMOND CLOSSON, I-I Manager PURITAN S OE STORE MARATHON CLOTHING CO, Quality Footwear for the SUPERIOR Family SERVICE STATION Friendly Service - - - ' Comer Third and - - - Budget Payments 229 N. Main St. Broadway Spencerville - - - Ohio 17 Public Sq. - Lima, Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Compliments BURRIS 1 of C00K'S BAKERY SHELL STATION SALES-50 - 31.00 STORE Home of Quahty Baked Corner of Spring and Main Goods Spencerville - - - Ohio St. Marys - - Ohio St. Marys - - Ohio Weger's Dry Goods LADIES' AND CHlLDREN'S READY-TO-WEAR DRAPERIES - - WINDOW SHADES - - VENETIAN BLINDS Make Our Store Your Store and Shopping Headquarters When in Delphos, Ohio THE RADIO STORE comm' e ts NEUHAUSER Jin H HATGHERY Sales arid S9l'ViCeSi ' ' Feed Poultry Supplies - - 312 N. Main sr. - - - SHUE STORE - - - Phone Main 1504 - - Remedws Delphos - - Ohio Phone 44812 - - Lima, Ohio Phone 61331 - - Lima, Ohio Main 1781 - - - - - - 201 South Clay Street I-Iorine Lumber Company Paint and Building Materials Delphos, Ohio THE DELPHOS MACHINE CO. Tools - Dies Special Nlachinery General Repairs Telephone Nlain 1017 204 S. Jefferson St. Delphos - - - Ohio VARSITY SHOP Sportswear ---- Clothi Furnishings n g Young Men's and Boys' 224 N. Nlain St. - Lima, O. ST. MARYS SERVICE STATION C. W. Fast, Prop. Pure Oil Products Goodrich Tires Exide Batteries Sta. Phone 3232 - Res. 4139 St. Marys - - Ohio Compliments The J. w. Rowlands co. LIMA'S LEADING FURNITURE HOUSE FOR OVER 51 YEARS 57 Public Square ------ Lima, Ohio Limas Leading Compliments Compliments Mews and Boys' store of of Hats - Clothing HELMKAMPS KEEFER STUDIO HARRY'S MEN'S MARKET uma, ohio WEAR Lima, Ohio Delphos, Ohio V. S. PFENNING Jeweler and Optometrist Diamonds - - Watches Jewelry 215 E. Spring St. St. Marys - - - Ohio Congratulations to Class of 1946 912993 L. V. FRITZ CABINET SHOP Custom Cabinets - - - l-loovers Appliance Full Line of Electric and Gas Appliances 1... I ..- - - - Floor Sanding a so Delphos Ohio Authorized Nlaytag Washing Machine Dealer Phone Main 1744 Robert Hoover, lVlgr. Phone 87171 ' ' Compliments Lion Clothing of Known for Good Clothes Home of BUSCI-I BROS. Hart Schaffner 84 Marx Clothes Stetson Hats Main 1327 - ------ E. O. Steinle Delphos - - Ohio Waldo Hotel Northeast Corner Public Square ---- - Lima, Ohio Free Parking ---- Fire Proof ---- Coffee Shop ---- Rathskeller i f i The Young lVlen's Shop GEO, of Lima WANNEMAQHER Bill, The Tailor HOFELLER, HAITT 85 CO' MY TAILOR and CLARK Fam' 'FQZLSEQZMS and since 1908 237 N. lVlain St. Phone Main 1600 Lima - - Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Spencerville - - Ohio Rapp's Grocery General Nlerchandise SAWMILLER 'S Furniture Store and Fostoria Glassware Phone 502-F-4 - - Kossuth, Ohio Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments Remember of lt's Smart to Shop At FORTMAWS Feldman's DAIRY STORE Lima's Store of Specialty Shops St. Marys - - Ohio N. Nlain St. - Lima, Ohio Compliments , l I Hunter s Prrntery and Ollrce Supply of BROADWAY INN General Printing School Supplies Office Supplies - - Fiction Best Sellers 128 N. Broadway 208 W. Spring St. St. Marys, Ohio Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments Compliments of of J- G- BIRKMEIER Gramm Truck and Trailer Corp. 85 SONS lVlonuments Delphos - - Ohio Delphos, Ohio Compliments Of STOKERS Home ot the Home Freeze Auto Parts and Accessories Floyd and Elsie Bauer - - Wholesale - - Spring and Main Sts. 134 S. Broadway - St. Marys - - - Ohio - Spencerville, Ohio TI-IE GLASS Compliments Compliments f BLOCK co. of O TWO LEGS, INC. RUTI-I'S Dependable Home BEAUTY SHOP Furnishers 228 N. Marin st. 110V2 E. Second St. St. Marys ---- Ohio Lima - - Ohio Delphos - - - Ohio Compliments Compliments Q of of T LONGMEIER The Blue Inn Restaurant and STIPPICH Opposite the Court House Spencerville - - Ohio Lima ..... Ohig HOOVER GIFT SHOP Ciompli?1G11fS SI-IENK'S o AND DUCKS D G d I-IOVERMAN STUDIO fy O0 S DRESSMAKING . Lorraine Underwear N- Nlain St- Suze-tte Lima, Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Delphos - - Ohio THE SPENCERVILLE FARMERS UNION CO. SPENCERVILLE OHIO - - S. O. LANNING, MANAGER i ALYCE'S BEAUTY SALON Permanente - - S4 to S10 f' Cold Waves ---- S10 up Youngpeter s Hatchery Shampoo and Finger R. R. 1, Delphos, Ohio M. M. Youngpeter, Manager Wave ' ' ' 756 Facials and Manicures 132 S. Broadway Spencerville - - - Ohio Phone 186-J Compliments Compliments of of DOTTS Robert B. Hahn Insurance BARBER SHOP Spnecerville - - Ohio Spencerviile, Ohio ENDICOTT STUDIO ST. MARYS, on-no Compliments of Artwil Dress Shop LINTA, OHIO Phone M. 78731 - - - - 227-229 N, Main Street Compliments of EVANS ELECTRIC CO. 16 Public Square Lima - - Ohio Compliments of CROW'S GROCERY A Home-Owned Store We Aim to Please You Phone 42 - Spencerville, O. BASINGEBQS C0mp1iEI1611tS Compliments 0 of Jewelry Store BENNETT DR' G' K. MILLER Diamonds and Watches SHOE COMPANY Shoes Fitted by X-Ray Optometric Eye 104 N. Main St. Specialist 103 W. Spring St. Lima, Ohio St. Marys ---- Ohio Compliments HORN I . FLOOR COVER NG Kenneth Shlnn Phone 5214 Manager of Kroger Store St. Marys ---- Ohio Spencerville ---- Ohio WR Compliments of IGI-IT 'S BAKERY and GROGERY Spencerville - - Ohio The Van Wert Times -Bulletin - - - Read by almost everybody in this district. - - - Compliments l of The Sherwin - Williams Co. Makers of Fine Paints, Varnishes and Enamels Jobbers of Public Square Silk Screens and Mechanical Drawing Supplies for Schools HUGHES as soN, ING. Jewelers Since 1880 Lima - - Ohio KING- 86 STALLKAMP Crede Furniture Store Druggists Corner 2nd and Main E-Z Terms - - Delphos - - - - - WeTrade Delphos Ohio Furniture and Appliances Kings Nclgfapfafolotion Philco and zenith Radios Compliments I Compliments MOI-ILERJS of of p FLOWERS DAVID BIEDERMAN THE LEADER 1052 Bellefontaine Ave. Spen Phone 505-F-5 cerville - - - Ohio Lima's Greatest Department Store 112 W. Market St. Phone 590311, 97001 Lima ----- Ohilo C 1' t 0111951111911 S 56 - 51-00 Store Clothing for All Children THE NEW of School Ages Sf- Marys O'1'Y DELPHOS MFG. co. I Independent Five and Ten West Market at Ehzabeth St. Marys ---- Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Lima - - Ohio ohn I-lodosko INTER-COLLEGIATE I PRESS l Kansas City, Missouri iv, ll qw Il A'1'l0U'1Cemen1S and s 123352223 i'i1:,. 'ii ' ,.,.: 1 Wayne Atkinsow, Watch maker and Jeweler Repfesemafive 210 N. Elizabeth sr. Lima, ohio The Friendly Bank Compliments of TONY ZENDER THE HOME THE OI-'D Everything in Music NATIONAL BANK 134 E H- h St BANKING COMPANY ' 'g ' Phone Main ----- St. Marys - - - Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Phone Main 94071 Durvo We Buy - Sell or Trade for Compliments Electric Water Systems of -and- What You Have in Second Water Softeners Hand or New - - Saw Filing HUDSON' PURO PRODUCTS CO. 216 E. Market St. Lima ----- Ohio and Light Repair Work MEDAUGH TRADING POST THE J EWELER Elia Hudson, Mgr. St. Marys - - - Ohio Compliments of A. I. Suever Stone Co. DR. HOWARD RICHARDSON Crushed Rock Products Optometrist R. R. 1 - - Delphos, Ohio Spencerville - - Ohio MCCRAY GARAGE Compliznents Complignents 0 o S. B d 207 ma Way BABER'S GROGERY Spencervllle - - - Ohio Cs B- MILLER 85 SON- 516 North Broadway Oldsmobile Sales and Spencervme - - - Ohio Service h Quality Groceries and L. S. McCray - T. J. IVlcCray Spencerville - - Ohio Meats Compliments Compliments of p , CONVERSE Morgan s Grocery GRAIN C0- R. R. No. 2 Phone 13 - - Venedocia, Ohio Spencerville - - - Ohio Compliments of PATRICK'S Groceries and Meats Converse - - - Ohio MCMICI-IAEL BROS. - Dealers in - Coal - Coke - lce Local and Long Distance Hauling 524 N. Broadway Phone 77 Sp-encerville, Olhio GABERDIEL BROS. - Dealers In - Coal, Coke, Cement Blocks Cement and General Contracting Terms - - Cash N. Broadway - Phone 120 WALT'S AUTO Compliments SUPPLY of DRAKE IMPLEMENT Parts and Accessories STORE U. S. Tires and Tubes Pontiacs Spencervilie - - - Ohio Nlendon ---- Ohio Compliments of LESTER F. PLIKERD Spencervilie - - - Ohio Compliments of Capitol Theatre DELPHOS, OHIO , , Compliments Plumbing and Heating MEADOW GOLD of THE SUNNYSIDE DAIRY PRODUCTS GREENHOUSE L. W. WOLFE and SON Kenneth Davies Distributor Spencervilie - - - Ohio Phone-75 Spencervilie - - - Ohio Ohio Theatre Attend Your Home Town Theatre Always a Good Picture Spencervilie, Ohio FRYER'S PHARMACY Where the Elite Meet to Eat Spencervilie - - - Ohio R. E. Miller and Sons JOHN. DEERE FARM MACHINERY - - NEW IDEA AND DUNHAM - - FIRESTONE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES Spencerville, Ohio ---- Delpihos, Ohio Phone 14 Phone Main 1872 Van Wert, Ohio 2503 Compliments COIHPIIHIGIUS of of PAUL HARTER I. C. Penney Co., Inc. 85 SON Van Wert ---- Ohio Delphos LOIS BEAUTY SALON 205 N. Front St. St. Marys - - Ohio THE DAVIS I-IYDAKER CO. Rural Power Line Construction Spencerville - - Ohio Iim 62 Paul's Paint and Body Shop Auto Bodies Repaired and Refinished Like New NEW TIRES - - - - - - NEW AND USED AUTO PARTS WRECKING SERVICE College and Seventh - - Phone 179 Spencerville, Ohio C0H1D1iH1eI1tS WIERWILLE of FURNITURE FACTORY C. Schergefs Sons Monuments - - - Markers Furniture Direct From of insured quality Factoiry Since 1874 N. Main St. ---- Delphos Spencerville - - Ohio P. M. Nichols Mig. Co. Inc. STEEL FABRICATION AND MFG. 109 S. Broadway Spencerviile, Ohio Compliments Compliments of of BALYEAT 7 THE CLOTHIER Pohlman s Hardware Spencervilfe, Ohio Van Wert, Ohio Sheeter Motor' Sales DODGE - PLYMOUTH SALES and SERVICE DODGE TRUCKS Fifth and Main Streets - - Delphos, Ohio Autographs Autographs