Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1951 volume:

ECHOES 'Sl J,K5h+S PM Camefa. Zfffionl N P' 1 The Senior Class presents to Spencerville High School the pictorial record for the year 1951 at Spencerville. Ohio Forward Time marches on! Next year the class of '51 Will have graduated and a new set of students will have taken their places. With this thought in our minds, We the annual staff, have prepared this '51 year book. We have tried to preserve in these pages the activities that made up the 1950-'51 school year. If each time you open your book, a little bit of this year is relived for you, We shall feel that our efforts have been fully repaid. Contents Director Stars Cast Coming Attractions Sports Review News of the Day Selected Short Subjects S ! a s i 2 3 5 I Dedication We in America have more liberties than any other country in the world. Because of these freedoms we are a peace loving nation, but our liberties are held so dear to us that we are willing to fight and even to die for them. Once more We are faced with the job of preserving our liberties against a common enemy. So we, the class of 1951, feel that is is only fitting and proper to dedicate this annual to all those men and women, from our class and from other classes, who have answered the call to defend their country that We might continue to enjoy the freedom of living in a democratic country. Appreciation We would like to express our most sincere and humble appreciation to our parents. Without their help, it would not have been possible for us to complete these twelve wonderful years. It is true that our parents have given us financial aid, but they have also given us something far greater. When we were confronted with problems that seemed extremely vital to our inexperienced minds, they were always there to help us. In the job of life it is easy to follow but difficult to lead. For years we have been followers-it is now our turn to lead. Jfwdfllf I J l 4 9 PRODUCER-Mr. E. C. Branstetier Fountains of Youih Ponce De Leon searched the Americas for the fabled Fountain of Youth which he failed to find because it did not then exist. If he were to make that search again today, he would find thousands of them because the schools of America are truly fountains of youth. In these institutions the heritages and culture of a great and courageous people are perpetuated. What else is worthy of perpetuation other than the culture and heritage that have evolved from ideas and concepts, tempered by an inspired religion, a religion which was established on this earth some two thousand years ago? DIRECTOR-Mr. E. W. Hausser Some ships sail east and others west With the self-same wind that blows Tis the set of the sail And not the gale That determines the way they go. Board of Technicians Harold Bowen , President of t h .e Board of Education, is a successful far- mer living West of Spencerville. This is his second year as a, board member. Ted Rupert, now serving his sixth year, is a successful farmer west of Spen- cerville. Harmon Wright, serving his eighth year as a member, is noted for extensive cattle raising on his farm south and west of Spencerville, Charles Workman, serving his first year as a board member, is employed at the XVestinghouse Ellec- tric Corporation. He resides in Spencer- ville. I-larry Wierwille is serving' his first year as a board member. He is engaged in fur- niture manufacturing lmear his home on North Broadway. Homer G-ra,sse1y, the clerk for the fifth year, lives south of Spencerville. He is a graduate of Bliss Business College and Left to right-Harold Bowen, Ted Rupert, Harmon Wright, Charles Workman, Harry is engaged in farm- lllg. Mr. E. W. Hausser A. B. Baldwin-Wallace College Principal Social Science Mathematics Mr. John D. Collins B. S. A. B. Bowling Green State University Graduation Work at O. S. U. Mathematics Science Mr. E. Earl Bowersox B. S. in Education Bowling Green State University Assistant Coach World History Geography Social Science Mr. Robert J. Gobin B. S. in Education Ohio Northern University Coach Physical Education General Science Mr. R. E. DcDorman B. S. Ohio Northern University Manchester College Industrial Arts Fi f ali, 5 I I E l V E ! Mr. Richard L. Hummel B. S. in Agriculiure Ohio State University Agriculture Mr. W. D. Shackleford A. B. Ohio Northern University Graduation Work at O. S. U. Mathematics . Science Mr. J ack Bigelow B. S. in Ed. Ohio Nothern University Music Mr. E. C. Branstetter B. S. M. A. Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Superintendent Miss Pearl Fritz B. S. M. A. Bowling Green State University Ohio State University English Latin Librarian Miss Betty Shrider B. S. in Ed. Olivet Nazarene College Biology English Miss Bonnie Deemer A. B. Ohio University English Social Science Mrs. Mildred Sarka A. B. M. A. Ohio Northern University Ohio State University English Social Science Public Speaking Mrs. Barbara Tester B. S. in Ed. Ohio State University Physical Education Health English-Literature Mrs. Doorthy D. Clark A. B. DePauw University Gregg College Florida State University Commercial Course Newspaper Advisor E . WkX.,..3..,,. Yu-me , S Dean Black Sara Hasting Blaine Pace Carole Waltz Howard Morris Lucil.e Shark Donna Swinehart Max VVo0d John Spyker Faye Kantner Jim Brooks Phyllis Seibert Gordon Branstetter Anne Clay Infant Stars Laverne Gales Dick Strayer John De-.erhake Kathryn Mace Donna Morgan Delphene Angel Janet Koenig Viola Fryer Pat Hardesty Sondra McDaniel Jean Bowersock Bill Morris Alfred Kill Martha Coffman Glenn Hayes Louise Sakemiller It-ichard Starkey Nell Jean Gehron Bob Leatherman Peggy Snyder Connie Hihes Paul Reynolds Guy Moorman Glenna LeMar Vonnie Miller Lemoyne Harter Mary Shobe Maxine Line Mrs. Marilyn Pletcher B. S. in Ed, Ohio University Home Economics Miss Irene Miller Office Secretary Miss Esther Haddad University of Toledo Home Economics -P Marilyn Finfrock Jlerry Gossard Sherrell Rust Bob Binkley Louise Breese Emerson Moorman Mary Adams Ray Millisor Ruth Barnett Gerald Laman Rita Mueller l l F? 'iv Q NS wig fSf:'QvQ::igZ:jiL::53:! .: .v.. - i 'f -nf 'iz ' T Fig 175 ins. W' if' Q- F fzsiai 'hw I 5' I Cooks Studio 12 fcafeteriaj is quite busy until after the noon hour because it takes a heap of cookin' to serve on the average of three hundred twenty-four lunches each day. Mrs. Bigelow is new this year, but Mrs. Sakemiller has been cooking in the studio cafeteria for seven years. Appreciation goes to both of them for dishing up the chow to a group of hungry actresses and actors. Chauffeurs Under compulsory education, transportation is furnished by the Board of Education. The Board owns nine buses at present, but only eight of these are used for daily transportation while another is kept in case of an emergency. It is important that these buses are operated by reliable men for they are responsible for each student's life until he reaches the Main Studio in the morning and is returned to his home in the evening. The drivers must be able to concentrate on their job in spite of the noise and be patient when someone is trying to catch a bus at the last minute. Thanks and appreciation go to all the drivers for the part they have contributed in making it possible for everyone to attend school the past vear. Janitors A clean building is an enjoyable one in which to live. Not only do the students enjoy the comforts which the janitor provides, but a neat appearance impresses visitors when they enter and leave the Main Studio. Each department of the Main Studio gets cleaned at least once a day and sometimes more often, otherwise, we would be wading through piles of paper. Appreciation goes to the janitors, who have made our studio a more pleasant place in which to spend our working hours. CHAUFFEURS 1-Don Monfortg 2-Ralph Jarvis, 3-Vaughn Shaffer 4-Bryan Hamby, 5-Fred Place, 6-John Point 7 Loren Evansg 8-Ralph Cook, 9-Harold Placeg 10-Bob Mullen hour. COOKS J ANITORS Mrs Sakemiller Mrs. Bigelow Charles Shobe Loren Ex ans Why Education It is a great honor and privilege to address, on behalf of the sixty members of the graduating class, you, our parents, teachers, and friends. Many times students are heard to remark, Why go to school? People such as these do not realize what a priceless gift their formal education is. Education is a necessity, not a luxury. It was not invented by the modern world. Civilization has survived and progressed because of it. The reasons for attending school are numerous. The most important of these is to help avoid the mistakes of the past. It would wreck the world if we could Hnd out only through our own actual experience all of the knowledge that man has gathered through the centuries that he has spent in building his civilization. We want a short cut to this knowledge so that we need not repeat all of the past mistakes and waste our valuable time. The school is the desired short cut. The school also gives us training in the tool subjects. These studies are com- monly understood to be those branches that everyone must have to get along in the modern, fast-moving world. These subjects prepare us for some useful service. I do not mean that the public school can fit us with the exact and detailed training which will make it possible for us to step directly from the school into a job. There are so many kinds of work in the world that no school could hope to have training courses leading to all types of jobs. Nevertheless, it can given general training upon which we can later build our more detailed preparation for the work which we will undertake. Every young person is likely, some day, to have a home of his own. Another reason, then, for attending school is to develop those qualities that make the individual a worthy member of a femily. Families are the foundation of a nation. If a nation is composed of families in which there is peace and harmony, then this nation will inevitably use as its means of living with other nations just, honorable, and decent principles. It is the duty of our educational system to make of us good citizens. This is the chief reason for having a school maintained at public expense. We must learn to do our part as a member of a city, state, or nation. Edward Everett remarked that education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. Good citizenship is founded upon a strong loyalty to our government. The United States belongs to you and to me. You have doubtless seen an old orchard that has fallen into a state of neglect. The whole effect is one of ruin and decay. Yet there was a day when that ofrchard was full of beautiful trees. If its later owners had felt the enthusiasm which the original planters had for this orchard, they would have cared for it diligently. Our nation could easily become like that old orchard. It could become bent and misshapen because no one gave it any thought or care. It is our job to keep our country and government flourishing. The school give us a better understanding of the defects of our government and makes clear to us ways of cor- recting these defects. The last reason for going to school is the most difficult to set forth properly. It has to do with the growth in a child of a sound character. Schools have no specific courses in character building, but in all courses and in all activities qualities of character are stressed. Perhaps the best instructions given to us are the examples set for us by our parents and teachers. We are given the opportunity to take on re- sponsibility and assume initiative as an aid to character development. These are the truest purposes of an education. Why go to school? In view of what I have just said, wouldn't the question be better stated, Why not go to schoo1 ? For education is: A fragile plant that gathered strength, We guess at where, and how, and when. The public school became at length, The flower of life, the hope of men. Rita Mueller Recreation for Youth Parents, Teachers, and Friends, it is my privilege on behalf of the class to welcome you to this, our graduation. We appreciate your presence and are happy to have you share this great occasion with us. You probably realize the significance of this event more than we do, but we are thrilled and happy that you are here. During our vacation in the South last summer we bought a newspaper in a small town in North Carolina. A certain article and picture caught my attention. The picture was that of the renovation of a small building to be used as the new recreation center of a nearby village. It seemed that the Hfteen families who make up the town had accepted the responsibility of taking an old, abandoned church which was in need of repair, and creating this center for their young people. The building needed among other things a new roof and interior and exterior decorating. The women sponsored bake sales and socials until they had raised the estimated amount for this work. Then the young people and the adults worked side by side to accomplish the desired results. Besides completing the project they bene- fited greatly their fellowship of working together for a common cause. This project in itself is rather insignificant but the important thing is that the community 'realized the importance of wholesome recreation for their young people and did something about. Many communities realize the need but do not act upon it for one reason or another. In nearly every community where a teen center has been developed the problems of juvenile delinquency and low morals have greatly improved. I think we could expect the same results in our own community with improved recreational facilities. Some may challenge the issue of the need for a town-provided center by enumer- ating the wide range of activities for children provided by the school for practically nine months of each year, without considering what they are to do during the other three. If we were to enumerate the organized activities that are provided for our youth during the summer, I believe we would have to agree that not too much has been accomplished. In many neighboring towns, some of which are similar to Spencerville in size and wealth, there are rather elaborate facilities for the recreation of the young people. However, it is not necessary to create anything elaborate or costly. What is actually needed is some organized recreation in the summer. This very field on which we are congregated, when planned, had space set aside for tennis, horseshoe and outdoor basketball. But no steps have been taken to develop these things. The cost and most of the work have already been completed, if the adults of the community would supervise and help the young people to complete it. Many of the youth would also be willing to give their time and effort to help provide for a place of supervised indoor recreation. A place where the gang would be able to get together and enjoy the wholesomeness of a well-planned program of indoor activities. Included in these might be table tennis, shuffle board, and volley- ball. Another phase of this program might include an occasional, well-chaperoned dance. A refreshment stand would also be convenient. Here in Spencerville we have one of the best educational systems in the state, but it would be possible to give the students an even better education, one of social betterment as well as a formal training, if more recreational facilities were provided. Don't we owe it to our children to see that their education is expanded in this direction also? The provisions for a wider range of organized recreation during the summer which I have mentioned before surely should not be too costly or elaborate. This is a major problem and with the young men of our community soon to be in uniform a greater need for this recreation is immediately apparent for the young men who will be left behind. It should not be passed off without the most earnest consideration. We must remember that today's children are tomorrow's citizens and the form of recreation to which they now accustom themselves will greatly influence their type of pleasure in later life. The problem of whether this recreation is the right kind rests mainly with the adult citizens of the community. It is the earnest plea of the moral and social standards of tomorrow that we take an active interest in this real problem. Senior Officers President ll ............ Bob Binkley Vice President .eee lun. Glen Hayes Secretary ,,,-v --,.. C arole Waltz Treasurer ,r,r e, .,,, Martha Coffman Student Council nl- Vonnie Miller Howard Morris Bob Binkley He has more pep than words can tell To say the least we think he's swell Class President 1, 43 Reserve Basketball 1, 23 Football, 1, 2, 3, 43 Echoes Staff 2, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Glen Hayes A nice little fellow, with per- sonality too: His friends are many and his enemies few. Chorus 1, 2, 3,3 Class Play 43 C'ass President 33 Student Council 23 F. F. A, Historian l, 2, 3, Vice President 43 Honor Banquet 3. Carole Waltz A very fine girl is Carol Sue Waltz: She is nice to all and has few faults. Marching Band 1, 2,3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, 33 Class Secretary 4 Reporter 23 Echoes Staff 3, 43 F. H. A. 13 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, President 4. Martha Coffman Martha has dimples, is little and cute: Has a. swell personality, yet to boot. Marching Band 1, 2, 33 VVaitress 33 Class Treasurer 43 F. H. A. 1, 2, 33 G. A. A. 3, 43 Office Assistant 4. A Howard Morris Moose likes sports, is big' and tall' And lciary seems his choice of all. Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 33 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Echoes Staff 43. Student Council 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Emerson M-:norman Eyes of blue and hair of brown, A pleasant one to have around. Reserve Baskietball 33 Jun- ior High Basketball 13 Intra- murals 1, 2, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 3, 4. Faye Kaniner Short, slim, and very neat: To know her well is quite a. treat. Chorus 1, 23 Waitress 23 brarian 33 Intramurals 1, 2, 33 F. H. A, 1, 2, 3, 43 G, A. A. 1, Li- .Terry Gossard Jerry is tall, handsome and neat: With a. singing voice that is hard to beat. Chorus 1, 2, 33 Eisteddfod 2, 33 Prince of Peaoe 43 Manager 2, 3, 4. 13 Track 2, 3, 43 Boys' Glee 2, 3. Mary Shobe Nell Gehron Louise Breese Eyes of blue and ha.ir of She's 5 ft., 5 in., with eyes of Her.-e's to Louise who's bright brown? brown, winning' smile: A pleasant smile and won't let Lives in a. house just north of Will win her friends from you down. town: . ma.ny a. mile. chorus 1, 25 Kiefer, Oklaho- Very ff1e11d1v-mee to meet, imrching Band 1, 2, 3, 4, mz12, 3. Swell Pereenelity end- 011, Se chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Class sweet' Play 3g Echoes Staff 4, Intru- lntramurals Scorekeeper 4, murals 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H. A, 1, 2, l+H-x1GXN1 3GXX1234 1 . . .l., .,.,.. fa. f ,.,.,.,,,. Anne Clay Anne is a. sweet little blonde with eyes of blue: With never a. dull moment, personality too. Marching: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Jr. Class Play 3: Honor Banquet 35 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Echoes Staff 4. Rita Mueller A disposition that's sweet and sound, A girl Whose a comfort to have around: Few hearts like hers with vir- tue warmed, Few heads with knowledge so informed. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 VVaitress 2, Jr. Class Play 35 Honor Banquet 3: Echoes Staff 4, .Journal News Staff 4. Lloyd Seiberi Friendly, although quiet and shy' You cbuldn't know a. better guy. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Par liamentary Procedure 3, 4, lf' F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4 Track 3, 4. Bob Metzger A well known pal is our friend William Morris Venedocla. is his town, Bob: Teasing is his hobby: Come what may, he's on the I-Ie will never let you down, job. He's a. friend to everybody. Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 3, 45 VVaitcr 23 President 45 Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 43 Orchestra Reporter 3, President 43 WVai- tler Z2 Jr. Class Play 33 Musi- cal Extravaganza 1. F. In A. 1, 3, 4, Delphene Angel Mary Adams Dean Black Ray Millisor Delphene Angel, short and Her personality is really Dean is tall, nice, and keeng Ray is not afraid of work, sweet: nifty? In Van Wert, he's often seen. Never a task is he known to Has a personality that's hard Her man drives a. Chevy, 1950. shirk. to beat- Librarian 3, 45 Journal News Honor Banquet 35 Echoes Central 1: F. H. A. 4 Staff 43 Echoes Staff 4: Short- Staff 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Re- hand Certitficate 35 Intramur- porter 43 Track 3, 49 Journal als 2, 43 F. H. A. 13 G. A. A. 4, News Staff 3. Alfred K111 Peggy Snyder Maxine Line Guy Moorman At Football and Track, Nice, friendly, and lots of fun: MIaxine's a gal with long black Not so shy as he may seem: I-Ie is alarming: She sticks to a job until it's hair: A member of our Football .But for- the future, i done And IDon's her one and only team. He W111 turn 110 farming Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Cafe- Football 3, 4, F. F. A. 1. 2 1 F. F. A. Judging Team: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, V. Pres. 45 Marching Band 1, 23 Chorus , Baseball 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Cheerleader 43 Honor Banquet 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 43 Parliamentary Procedure 3, 45 3: F. H, A. 1, Treas. 2, 3, Eisteddfod 2, 3, 45 Intramurals F. F. A, 1, 2, 3, Reporter 4, Reporter 4. 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, G. 'Track 1, 2, 3, 4. A. A. 1, 2, 3. Pat Hardesty Pa.t'q a cute and all-around Pl ' 'When help is needed she is quite a. gal. Marchnig Band 1, 2, 3: Jr. Class Play 33 Echoes Staff 43 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Major- ette 1, 2, 33 Junior Town Meet- ing 3. Laverne G ales Early to bed, and early to rise: Keeps that glow in his pretty brown eysl. Chorus 1, 23 Jr. High Bas- ketball 23 Manager 23 Intra- rnuralls 1, 2, 3, 4: Office Assist- ant . Dolores Leis This gal, she hails from the country, Her hair is a, reddish-brown: She's mistress of the piano, And will never let you down. District Band 33 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, ,4, Eisteddfod 2, 3, 43 Honor Banquet 33 Prince of Peace 4, Lemoyne Harier Tall, P. P. A. boy, and a. Chevy he drives: Until at home he lafely arrives. Marching Band 1, 2, 33 Dis- trict Band 1, 2, 33 State Pudg- ing Team 1, 23 Baseball 15 lntrargnugals 1, 2, 3, 43 F F. A. 1, 2, , . Jon Spyker Phyllis Seibert I-Ie's a guy you like right from In leadership she's quite a gal: the start: She's good. in sports, and a. Although a tease, he does have very ine pal. 34 heart- Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4g Chorus 2, 3, 4: Eisteddfod 2, 3, 4: Baccalaureate 2, 3: Jun- Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Prince of Peace 1, 2, 3, ior Class Play 33 Prince of 43 Echoes Staff 1, 2, 3g F. H. Peace 43 Football 1, 2, 4. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. Kathryn Mace It's difficult to iind a. face: As fair as that of our Miss Mace: She's not too short and not too tall' A friend to one and a. friend to all. Concert Band 1, 2, 33 March- ing Band 1, 2, 3, 43 District Band 1, 23 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Baccalaureate Chorus 1, 23 Jr. Class Play 3. Connie Hiles Blue eyes, brown hair: Very precious, very rare: Watching her twirl is really a. treat Because at twirling' she can'1: be beat. Marching Band 2, 3, 43 Jr. Class Play 3: Echoes Staff 43 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Major- otte 2, 3, 43 G. A. A 2, 3, 4. Jim Brooks Susan Lee , Donna Morgan Robert Leatherman Jim is likeable and a. friend A cute little number with eyes Rather short, When he gets started, he talks to all: of green: Her hair is black: a lot: Light haired, blue eyed, and A swell personality, and really G-oes with a guy For friendliness, he rates on built quite tall. keen. ,Whose name is Jack. top. State Judging Team 1, 23 Football 1, 2, 35 Echoes 4, Joke Editor: Intramurals 1, 2, 35 Student Council 13 F. F. A. 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Eisteddfod Chorus 1, 23 Baccalaureate 1. 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 1, 33 Chorus 2: Librarian 2, 3, 4, Class Sec'y. and Tneas. 2, 35 Usher 33 G. A. A. 4. F. H A. 1, 2, 3, 43 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. 34 , , F. F, A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Louise Sakemiller She's 5 foot 5 with eyes of green: In basketball she sure is keen: A friend to almost everyone: Always there and lots of fun. Concert Band 1, 25 Marching Band 1, 2, 35 Cheerleader 3: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Viola Mae Fryer Richard Starkey Brown eyes, brown hair: Hillbilly music is Richard's Seen with Bud everywhere, delight: Pleasant, friendly, kind, and Rather timid, but quite all gay, right. Is this girl Viola Mae Librarian 1, 23 Usher 33 In- tramurals 13 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 G. A. A, 1. Janet Koenig Active in sports and dresses neatly: Leads our band quite uniquely. Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Majorette 1, 25 Drum Major 3, 4g Echoes Staff 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls' Glete Club 3, 4. Donna Jean Bowersock A sweet disposition, Kas pretty brown eyes: In her- Da.cl's Chevy She certainly flies. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. Blaine Place Dark and cute, with curly brown hair: He's caused many ladies to stop and stare! Football 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Varsity Basketball 43 Reserve Basketball 2, 33 Jr. High Basketball 13 Student Council President 3. Ruth Barnett She's short and sweet: Has hair so neat: She is one girl, who can't be beat. Eisteddfod -23 Motto Com mittee 43 Jr. Class Play 33 Li- brarian 1, 2, 3, 43 F H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Robert Seibert Quiet, shy, yet a. friendly boy-: We hope a. long' life, he'1l , enjoy. Vonnie Miller She laughs, she frowns, ther.-e's nothing in in Her moods, they change most every minute. Class President 23 Honor Banquet 33 Echoes Staff Edi- tor-in-chief 43 Student Council gig H. A 1, 2, 3, 43 G, A. Av. Dick Strayer Marilyn Finfrock He's a. happy, go lucky, tall, Marilyn is her name, blonde boy: but they call her I in3 Who's always around to bring With her personality, you joy. Concert Band 13 Orcestra 1: Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Council 23 you are bound to win. Marching Band 1, 43 Wai- tress 1: Librarian 3, 43 Usher 33 Intramurals 1, 3, 43 Musical Track 3, 4, Extravaganza 13 Majorette 1, 1, 4317. H. A. 1, 43 G. A. A. 3, 4. Gordon Branstetter Teasing the teacher is Gor- d0.11's delight: When given a. job he does all right Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Jun- ior Town Meeting 33 Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 43 Base- ball 3, 4g District Band 3. Lucile Shark Tall, slim, and hair of black: Drives a Plymouth, to school and back. Marching Band 1: Usher 33 Majorette 2, 33 F. H. A. 1, 2, 43 G. A. A. 1, 3, 43 Office As- sistant 4. Gerald Laman A short little guy, Who lives north of town: In his trusty old Ford, He sure gets around. F. F. A. 1, 2. Sondra McDaniel She has black hair and our cheers she does lead, With a basketball she has 'both action and speed. Marching Band 3, 43 Orches- tra 3, 43 Cheerleader Football 3, 4, Basketball 43 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A, 1, 2, 3, 4 John Deerhake A cheery word, a winning smile: As Inner Willy has wal quite worthwhile. Jr. Class Play 33 Class Pres- ident 33 Prince of Peace 45 Echoes Staff 43 Junior Town Meeting 33 Honor Banquet 3. V Paul Reynolds Dopey, a little senior boy, Is-his mommie's pride and. JOY Always in for his share of fun, Liked by almost everyone. Parliamentary Procedure 1, Glenna Le Mar Hear of red and eyes of green, With a Delphos boy she is always seen. Librarian 2, 3, 43 Usher 33 Intramurals 2, 3, 43 Musical Extravaganza 13 F. H. A. 3, 2, 3, 43 F. F A, 1, 2, 3, 43 43G,A A.1,2,3,4. Sentinel 4. Don Grassle I-Ie's F. F. A. President, with eyes of blue: Has a gift of g'ab, that amuses you. Jr. Class Play 33 State Judg- ing Team 1, 23 Parliamentary Procedure 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Vice Presi- dent? President 43 Intramur- as . Max Wood Not very bashful and full of PSP' Has great plans for the future, I'11 bet. R-ing Committee 23 Y'Vaiter 23 Football 1, 2, 3. 43 Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 2, 3, 43 Color Committee 4. 4 Donna Swinehart Five foot eight, hair of brown : A nice personality, and lives :ln town. Chorus 1, 2: Librarian 43 In- tramurals 1, 2. Junior Boroff Junior is cute with eyes of blue? We all like him and so would you. 2 Plootball 2, 3, 45 F. F. A. 1, Sara Hasting Sherrell Rust There's not one like her in the Busty's a. shop boy, along' with forty-eight states: the rest: With a fellow named Mitch Now in my opinion he is far she really rates. the best. Central High School 1: Hon- Manager 1, 2, 3, 45 Score- or Banquet 33 Prince of Peace keeper 1, 2, 3, 49 Class Flower 3, 45 Echoes Staff 3, 4: Short- hand Certitflcate 3: Journal- News Staff 4. The Morgue We CRita and Annel are the watchmen of the Morgue. Sometimes, when the nights are long and lonely, we leaf through the pages of our diary, reading many strange tales. The strangest of these occurred one dark and dreary May night and we have set it down as follows: Tonight a very sad looking Stiff fl mean Bodyl was brought in - bear- ingqno identification, except a driver's license, No. l-9-5-1, and the common name, 'ilanuarious Jones. An examination revealed that it had been brutally beaten over the head with a diploma - death being instantaneous. In the course of an autopsy a horrifying discovery was made - the Body contained no Heart. Somehow, the Heart CPeggyJ had disappeared. At the discovery of her absence, the Body literally fell to pieces. The Hands fDoloresJ waved frantically in the air. The throat CDonJ stretched and gulped. The Eyes CNellD rolled up and down the corridors looking high and low. The dainty Ears fDeanJ pricked attentively for the sound of the Heart's beat, pouting lips fDonna and Richardj bit each other nervously. Roaming Nose CHowardJ poked into every corner in its frantic search, while ticklish Chin CDonna SJ became hysterical. Tiny Feet fRuth and Connieb pattered up and down the halls running in circles. Finally the Brain QGlenJ cried out, Stop all this nonsense! I know where the Heart is! ! ! So I, the watchman, picked up the Brain and put him into the saucer Qto catch my passing thoughtb while he calmly related these words. Wagging Tongue fSondraJ has told me the whole story. The Heart has been stolen by Brute Strength CMax and Paulj. Finally, with the aid of Mischevious Ideas CCarolej, he has taken her away. We must rescue her at once. At the thought of poor Heart's plight, the Hair fMaxinej popped up on end, Knees fGeraldJ knocked about violently, the Right and Left Shoulders QLucile and Bobl shrugged disapprovingly. Dimples QMartha and Juniorl caved ing Teeth fRobertJ chattered with fear, the Big Toe CAlfredJ stubbed itself against Sincere Smile CVonnieJ who grinned at her, singing in unison, I have But One Heart , and led by Backbone Uanetj they marched to the slab where the Heart was imprisoned. Legs fPat and Susanj strolled about trying to lure Strength from his post. Golden Tresses fDelphene and Phyl- lisj rippled enticingly, leading him on. Devilish Wink fDickJ taunted him. Hips CLouise and Kathrynl swayed, Southern Drawl CMaryJ murmured softly. Complexion QGlennaJ teased him until at last Strength, left Heart unguarded and followed the others. Quickly the Muscle fBill and Jimj leaped upon Strength while Energy also fought him valiantly. Nerve fMary Louisej pinned Strength down while Elbow Grease CRayJ tied him with a roll of gauze, and Heighth fGuyl stood by threatingly. Giggles fMarilynJ laughed out, He looks so silly! What else can we do to him? Forehead fJohnJ and Eyebrows CSaraJ wrinkled their brow. Spare Ribs CLaverne and Emersonj suggested, Let's make him cook us a meal! Heavens no! declared Appetite CBlaineJ and Adam's Apple fGordonJ. We would be punished. Poise fBob MJ suggested that the punishment be more subtle, yet sufficient. Funny Bone Ueanj nearly broke as she offered, How about making him do fifteen minutes of typing with no eraser in sight? No, anything but that, cried the terrified Strength as the Spirit wafted him away. Rosy Cheeks QJ on and Lloydj asked But where has the Heart gone? Wagging Tongue replied, While we were all busy defeating Strength, the Voice Uerryl freed the Heart by untying her bonds. She looked so tired that he sang to her. That did it. He has stolen the heart of the Heart fBob BJ away, and she never wants to go any place without him. The Wish Bone fSherrelD rubbed himself and wished the Body were alive. Instantly the pieces reassembling the Body walked out of the Morgue. We never did find out what bcame of it, but we imagine it is happy now and we can picture the Voice and the Heart living happily ever after and raising little vocal chords. THE END Song Hits Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow Daddy's Little Girl The Thing I'm in the Mood for Love That Old Gang of Mine Oh You Beautiful D011 There's No Tomrrovv Give My Regards to Broadway The Roving Kind Oh Babe! Let's Be Pals Going My Way Slaughter on 10th Avenue L4 aww? agglssai om m Q.: Qmgmi alia ACES,-tg Qaaaa mgggc U EK-rm V is BGSU.QWEFFWWFWWUWSWWWWFSQQHU3959?WQO?WQWVZDEFEF?9V99Q? 4 U Barnett iRuthieD Branstetter CBone Benderl Bowersock fDutchJ Brooks CStoopJ Breese CBreezeD Deerhake CDocJ Clay iAnnabelle Matildiel Gales CPoncho.1 Coffman CTitterJ Gossard CSamb Finfrock CFinnyl Graessle fGrizJ Gehron CNellieJ Harter CRedJ Hardesty fPatJ Hayes fBooneJ Hasting fSarieJ Kill CAlfD Hiles CConstancesJ Laman CShortl Kantner CKantnerJ Leatherman CBobJ Koenig CKoenigJ Metzger fBuzzyJ Lee fSusieJ Millisor COmieD Leis iDeD Moorman CEmmerJ LeMar fRedJ Moorman CClumsyD Line CBlackie7 Morris iMooseD Mace CKattie5 Morris CRomeoJ McDaniel iSonieJ Place iJakeD Miller fBabe Ruth! Reynolds CDopeyD Morgan CMorganJ Rust CSherryD Mueller CFitzie7 Seibert CLloydJ Seibert iPhillyJ Seibert CGillyb Shark CLucyD Spyker fGabbyD Shobe KMaryJ Starkey CPunkJ yder CPegl Strayer iDickieJ Swinehart CDonnaJ Wood lBasalJ Waltz CCookieJ Sakemiller tLouie3 Fryer CVD Obituary Pastime polishing Hudsons work at Hasting's quoting Webster Kenny sleeping schoolwork teasing teachers staying neat filling gas tanks telling stories Physics gabbing going with Jerry singing female of the species giggling praising farmers being quiet passing papers keeping house advanced math Mitch F. F. A. breaking legs model A Ford rushing whispering in study h sleeping blushing killing Communists studying making sodas dodging assignments chewing gum trying to look short being with the gang inspecting Monticello shoveling the lane nightlife cheerleading teasing Miss Deemer running around eating laughing redesigning Mercuries studying raising steers sports praising Fords writing letters talking working visiting Delphos mocking Betty Hutton being good making change resting giggling refereeing keeping house all Cause of death No Toni Gene Brookhart lost dictionary nightshift woke up talked too much Superintendent no shoe polish Camel and match blushed too hard Socialized medicine lockjaw Jerry got drafted hit high A loss of sleep 1942 Ford milk 6c a quart grinned too wide pinball machines dirty dishes trigonometry overwork Mr. Hummel crutches raced a Cadillac late hours got caught arrived on time wild, wild, women open forums 10 on a government test no more pianos got an A in English not enough sleep stumbled the draft basketball her sisters talked in his sleep the team bus he graduated fell in an ice cream freezer grew 6 ft. tall men cement posts got a B beefsteak 200 per pound hit by bowling ball inherited a Chevrolet the Navy laryngitis stopped being bashful no car Linda Kay hea'rd a dirty story took a wooden nickel night shift at Nameplate got to Latin on time swallowed a whistle surprise showers Underclasses Jun ors fad-L f Sophomores ' Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Juniors Row 1 Neal Barnes, Lois Slentz, Don Perry, Fleeta Goetz, James Clem- ent, Letha Hager. Row 2 Dick Miller, Frank Holton, Mar- vin Miller, Janet Snyder, Mary Craft, Martin Strayer. Row 3 Jim Clement, Robert Hirn, Rob- ert Nungester, Dow XVagner, Dou- glas Thorton, Donald XYisher. Row 4 Hiuth Brown, Glenn Brooks, Charles Klaus, Carl Prine, Robert Hurter, Tom Gaskill. Row 5 John Medaugh, Russell Louthe, Bill Re,ed, lVanda Point, Stanley Keller, Delbert Neuman. Row 6 Robert Hennon, Merlin Culver, Grace Monfort, Elsie Gales, Jane Britton, Mary Holton. Row 7 Betty Ickes, Eileen Fought, Don- na Suever, Lila Barnett, Gale XVhetstone, Sue Hilty. Row 8 Carolyn Mayer, Charletta Mon- fort, Eileen Richardson, James XYiechart, Ronald Knepper, Pat Pryer Bow 9 Dallas Mulholland, James Miller, Norma Monfort, Carol Fissel, Jun- ior Richardson, Junior News President --a-,---- Eugene Balthaser Vice-President ---1aa-1--- Robert Harter Secretary-Treasurer -ese------ Grace Monfort Annual Reporter 1 ,---,,,,,.. Dow Wagner Journal-News Reporter ku------sees Lois Slentz Student Council ---mee Junior Richardson Pat Pryer School opened in full swing with fifty-four mem- bers present. We gained one new mem- ber, James Wiechart, from St. Gerard. Committees spent a great deal of time on the prepara- tion of the Junior-Senior Prom which was held May 18, 1951. Another highlight of the year was the trip to Dayton. Appreciation goes to our sponsors, Mr. Hausser and Miss Fritz, for help to make the junior year a great suc- cess. Sophomores Bow 1 Roger XVhetstone, Lucilhe Kirk- endall, James Wilges, Carol Kim- met, Jack Arthur, Robert Shobe. Row 2 Maxine Sprague, Dick Stose, VVilfred Meeker, Joe Mack, Dixie Hatter, Angelo Mauri. Row 3 Lester Harter, Forrest King, Mary Glen Lehlar, Charlene Graham, Nickels, Paul Metzger. BOW 4 Bill Harris, Robert Shepler, Ma- rie Gerber, Martha Burnett, Charles Lee, .Janice Cort-. Row 5 Vivian Millisor, NValt.er Eranstet- ter, Garna Truedale, Elsie Knapp, Judy Harbison, James McDonough. Bow 6 Pat Gehr, Lewis Gossarcl, La- Vorne Miller, Roger Thompson, Betty Laman, John YVi1g'.es. Row '7 Richard Zimmerman, Clint o n Gossard, Carolyn Adams, Paul XK'ein, Jean Fronk, Nellie Paglow. Row 8 Lois McDonald, Todd lrick, Gil- bert Seibert, .Jean Coil, Bob Grear, Shirley XVi,enken. Row 9 John Hirn, Roxanna Long, Jane Strayer, Tom Mueller, Kay Kohli, Jean Strayer. ROW 10 Janet McDorman, YVilliam Ham- ilton, Charles Boyer, Maxine Adams, Bernard Leis, Rex Der- shem. Row 11 Hugh Seibert, Floyd Hil,e, Roger VVells, Ben Oehlof, Joe Wfinegard- ner, James VVilson, Ralph Richard- son. Sophomore News President ---ru Walter Branstetter Vice-President needles--- Lester Harter Secreary-Treasurer 1,--,-1-,---- Janice Core Annual Reporter 11,------111 Jean Strayer Journal-News Reporter -----,11 Garna Truesdale Student CouncilJ ack Arthur Carol Kimmet On September 6, 1951, a class of sixty-eight began their sophomore year in Spencerville High School. In October the annual ma- gazine sale for the purpose of a class memorial amount- ed to 51,476.75 One of the highlights of the year was the trip in Oc- tober to Hocking Valley. It was our privilege on December 22 to present a Christmas pageant in scrip- ture and music for the stu- dent body. The ring committee chose suitable samples and pre- sented them to the class for a choice. The Sophomore class Wishes to thank the teachers, Mr. McDorman and Mrs. Sarka, who have helped and guided them throughout the year. Freshmen Row 1 Shirley Potts, Sylvia Point, Anne Bowers, Carmen Rupert, Joel Reynolds, Tom Monfort. Bow 2 Shirley Vifood, Richard Fox, Mari- lyn Bnenneman, Robert Daugherty, Carl Potts, .lack Boyer. Row 3 Paul Nutsler, Thomas Clement, Beth Mace, Georgia VVisher, Paul llouthe, Mariann Blythe. Row 4 Shirley Barnes, Norman Young, Barbara Frysinger, Linden Krous- kop, Beverly Harter, George Fast. Row 5 Bernard Schwartz, Merle Schuel- ler, John Burnett, Joyce McCain, lvarrel XYolford, .lane lValtz, Row 6 Richard Fissel, Susan Miller, Charles lVilkins, Ilelljcan XYhit,e, Harold Point, Gerald Keller. Row 7 Lavern Clement, Billy Graessle, Connie Dershem, Sharon Binkhey, Marlene VVilkins, Martha McMi- chael. Row 8 Mary Ortega, Eleanor Mulhol- land, Helen Ball, Nancy Hixson, Kenny Rider, Donelda Lawrence. ROW 9 Janice Zimmerman, Velma Kill, Marlene 'l'urn,er, Gerald Schwartz, Maurice Lantigne, Ray m o n d Barnes. Row 10 Dee Gaskill, Bull Purdy, Mary Mayer, Gretchen Post, Bruce Har- ruff, Shirley Rvohrbach. Row 11 Carolyn Hile, George YVils0n, Betty McPheron, Samuel Sunder- land, Ann Burnett, Norman Lytle. Row 12 J0.e Colgan, Lawrence Grandy, Fred Kill, Charles Hausser, Caro- lyn Coffman. Freshman News President --,-r-- Lawrence Grandy Vice-President ---,,-r-,- Anne Bowers Secretary-Treasurer --nss..,s,sss- Beth Mace Annual Reporter on , B Nancy Hixson Student Council .. .sssssssss Shirley Wood Billy Graessle Our class began this year with seventy pupils of whom twelve were new. The freshman class en- joyed a very interesting trip to Cincinnati at the begin- ning of the year. Appreciation and thanks go to the class sponsors, Miss Shrider and Mr. Bowersox. Eighth Grade Row 1 Linda Place, Max Sheets, Larry Reeder, Earl Fair, Bill McDonough, Charles Harter ROW 2 Barbara Ickes, Jim Roberts, Mary Harbison, Elizabeth Miller, Jay Seibert. Elsie Hamilton, Row 3 Jean Swickrath, Clarence Degen, Phyllis Sue-ver, Alice Ickes, Frank Hill, Helen Montague. Row 4 Shelba Nungester, Keith Steiger, Eva Rider, Lorna Strayer, Judy Balthaser, Fred Vulgamott. ROW 5 Carolyn McClure, Lenore Shep- ler, Bob Renz, Bill Bowersock, Dwight YVolford, Truman Bell. Row 6 Terry Shackelford, Clair Zim- merman, Homer Culver, Ruth YVells, VVilbur Longstreth, Janet Miller. Row '7 David Becker, James Holhen, Gerald Wisner, Gerald Bell, John Moorman, Beverly Fought. Row 8 Marilyn Mullenhour, Bob Meek- er, John Hance, Mae Shank, Patty Adams, Jack Place. Row 9 Merle Gaskill, Joan VVienken, Marsha Laman, Ted Biederman, Donald Degan, Earl Gaskill. Eighth Grade News President A Judy Balthaser Vice-President ,ACA Mary Lou Harbison Secretary ..l,l, Jean Place Student Council C ll,o A- Carolyn McClure Keith Steiger Journal-News Reporter AAAAA Charles Harter Annual Reporter -------cc,, Joan Wienken A lively group of fifty-four pupils entered the eighth grade ranks in September, 1950. Never-to-be-f o r g o t t e n were the State Tests and the afternoon visit to the Lima jail and the Allen County Museum. Appreciation and sincere thanks are due Mr. Shackel- ford and Mrs. Clark for their guidance as class sponsors. Seventh Grade Row 1 Nelson Reynolds, Barbara Hoch, Barry Failor, Dwaine VVo1f0rd, .Ioene Peak, Stanley Swisher. Row 2 Ronald Mulholland, Helen Smart, Shirley Reynolds, Jerry Wilson, Frank Gaskill, Rose Marie Hinden- lang. Row 3 llick Fryer, Delphine Vulgamott, Gloria Reynolds, Roberta Mack, Norma Monfort, Charles Pryer. Row 4 XVayne XVhetstone, Caro-l Sue Bige- low, Carol Comer, Bill Collins, Carl Daugherty Phyllis Risher. ROW 5 H-onald Gould, YVayne Suever, Martha DeVilbuss, Patty VVilliam- son, Janet VVisWass,er, Lynn Wil- kins. ROW 6 Beverly Neuman, lrno g e n e Barnes, Ruth Shobe, Mary Jane S-tallner, Dale Point, Ruth Ann Croft. Row 7 Barbara Harruff, Larry Barnes, Billy Rigdon, Vincent Clement, Tom McPheron, Shirley Hile. Row 8 Buelah Swickrath, Dick Rider, Sam Blythe, John Hixso-n, Jerry VVinega.rdner, Ruth Shobe. Row 9 Larry McKinley, Merle Turner, Larry Barnes, Bob Gossard, Colene Prine, Mary Brooks Row 10 Russell Shark, Billy Oaches, Tommy Stalter, Carl Kill, Karen Adams, Barbara Brincefield, Ber- nard Malone, Seventh Grade President vines Carol Sue Bigelow Vice-President ----,---iiiiii. Dick Rider Secretary -Treasurer ----i,iiiiii .. Bill Collins Annual Reporter --iiiii-----.-- Dick Rider Student Council .C iiiii Mary Jane Stallter Bill Oackes The seventh grade had a total enrollment of sixty pu- pils this year. Among these Were several new students. Adjusting ourselves to high school was a rather dif- ficult task, but it was worth all our effort. Our thanks go to Mrs. Tester and Mr. Collins, our sponsors, for their help and guidance this year. gaming, dttfzczctionii, Grade School Teachers Mr. Leonard A. Brubaker B. Music. Ed. Wooster College Ohio State University 4'7 Mrs. Edith Clantz B. S. Bowling Green State University Fourth Grade Miss Jane Miller B. S. Bowling Green State University Third Grade Mrs. Opal Allen P. E. D. Ohio Northern University First Grade Miss Betty Claniz P. E. D. Bowling Green State University Second Grade Mrs. Helen Wisher B. S. Ohio Northern University Fifth Grade Grade School Teachers Mrs. Helen Graessle B. S. Ohio Northern University First Grade Mrs. Margery Bellis P. E. D. Ohio Northern University Fourth and Fifth Grades Mrs. Pauline Miehls P. E. D. Ohio Northern University Second Grade Miss Betty Tatsch B. A. Marion College Indiana Music Miss Daisy Coit P. E. D. Miami University Ohio Northern University Third Grade Mrs. Iva Graessley P. E. D. Ohio Northern University Defiance College Fifth and Sixth Grades Slxth Grade Fifth Grade I Fourth Grade Third Grade Second Grade First Grade jpvfzta, Hwiew Coaches Mr. Bowersox - Mr. Gobin Jr. High Managers Jerry Winegardner. - Sammy Blythe Cheerleaders Grace Monfort - Peggy Snyder - Sondra McDaniel Managers John Wilges - Lemoyne Harier - Sherrell Rust - .T im Wilges , Football We began our fourth football season by winning our first game at Pandora. Throughout the season We met with some very tough opposition. During the year We Won five games and lost four, giving Spencerville a successful season. They We Pandora ......,ieii,...-gi 2, r,.-,-oiig,,----- 7 13 Shawnee ae-...--,.,e,.- .iiii....iii ear,,,,vda-, 44 19 Ada ..,,rr......,riee,i....,,i,, ., ,-,iii,,4ig 13 7 Delphos rei,..e,,,..ri...., ine M...i,,,..ig, 13 0 Columbus Grove rr,,....iir....iiii..,,,..,, 24 '7 Forrest -. rrre .. ...,,e,... .rr,r,.....ei...., . .D 19 24 Elida ....e,......,,...... ---H ...,e,...r,... 14 33 Lafayette ......,r..........,,e....e,.,wei... 12 32 25 44 Waynesfield ..,,e,....,e...,,....i...e....ii Bow 1: Neal Barnes, Bob Harter, Carmen Rupert, Lawrence Grandy, Kenneth Rider, Bill Purdy, Norman Young, Chuck Hausser, Donald VVisher, Martin Strayer. Bow 2: Junior Boroff, Walter Branstetter, Blaine Place, Jon Spyker, Alfred Kill, Bob Grear, Jack Arthur, Max Wood, Bob Binkhey, Dick Strayer, Junior Richardson. Row 3: Mr. Bowersox, Bill Morris, Bill Hamilton, Guy Moorman, Marvin Miller, Douglas 1'il'lIho-rgon, Merlin Culver, John Medaugh, Dick Miller, Howard Morris, Glenn LeMar, r. obin. V... .. . Row 1: Howard Morris, Junior Boroff, Jon Spyker, Bob Bink- ley. Row 2: Guy Moorman, Alfred Kill, Max Wood, Dick Strayer. Row 3: Blaine Place, Bill Morris. F . i Basketball The Spencerville Bearcats displayed a very out- standing, 9-3 league record, and a 11-5 seasonal record. Capturing runner-up in the Allen County Tour- nament, the team journeyed to Celina, winning over the Ridgeway five. The Bearcats then lost to the eventual champions of the District Tournament. Appreciation goes to Mr. Gobin and Mr. Bower- sox for their line coaching. 57 Delphos Jefferson .... Lafayette ..,e,,ir. We , Shawnee ....... - - - Beaverdam -- --.- Ada ....,,e Harrod --- Elida --- Gomer W- Gomer ,,,, Lafayette --.-- ---r Beaverdam -- me Gomer ..,,. --- Ridgeway , V, --- Ft. Recovery Managers Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencervile Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencervile Coach Bluffton .. ......,,.,., Sp encerville Lafayette - -- ,. .- -.- -- - ,, 4 1 Spencerville ,C , c- C York ..... --- 57 Spencerville Shawnee --- c-- 68 Spencerville------ Beaverdam -- W, 67 Spencerville Harrod ..,, .--- 50 Spencerville Elida ,,... M- 47 Spencerville Gomer cc- We 67 Spencerville James Wilges Sherrell Rust Mr. Gobin Reserves Lawrence Grandy, John Medaugh, Joe Mack, William Hamilton, Donald Wisher, Walter Branstetter, John Wilges. M V Mi ASEEEEEF iw 'Z gi? Q51 A X ,R ag Reserve Football Row 1: John Harter, Bill Oaches, Da- vid Becker, Dick Rider, Ronald Mulholland, Linden Krous k 0 p , Tom Monfort, Gerald Bell. Row 2: Mr. Bowersock, Robert Renz, Larry Reeder, Michael Pryer, Nor- man Lytle, Russell Shark, Earl Daugherty, Terry Shackelford. Row 3: Billy Bowersock, Truman Bell, Ted Biederman, Horner Cul- ver, Wilbur Longstreth, John Bur- nett, Gerald Schwartz. Junior High Row 1: Carmen Rupert, Robert Renz, Terry Shackelford, Bruce Harruff, Norman Young, Homer Culver. Cheerleaders: Nancy Hixon, Shir- ley Wood, Jean Place. Row 2: Mr. Bowersock, Harold Point, Wilbur Longstreth, Bill Purdy, Jack Boyer, Charles Hausser, Ken- neth Rider, Russell Shark. Row 3: Dick Rider, Merle Gaskill, Samuel Blythe, Truman Bell, Ted Biederrnan, Bill Ooachs, Earl Gas- kill, Charles Harter, Bill Collins. Basketball Cheerleaders Sondra McDaniel, George Wilson, Grace Monfort. 5 0 1 fA 'Z-Q. . , eg lql, , V ' . .... ' , , 1 - -- - , . .... .... ' 5 ,V , , W V 4' W E 1 .V 4 H J X 2 ' V 1 -- . 1 ' V 'E - ,. . 0 it ,.., fi - 1 ,. 3 K A 3, ' 'ly : I ' W- . , -. m 1 '1 'W - ' ' ' A f fig -p l9?'?5ii 2 51., Wmh. , W . 22:19 ..,. Q , it j -I i r f M ' , i 5 ,,.,:,., .,,,,,. 1 1 , ' , 1 Q- ' ,F . , I ' i f Q F A . f , it , -gi f W .. - e 0 , X 3' 3.21 ' .,.. M 'L 2 ' ., 8 4 'Z Q 1' Ti 1 2 Bow 1: Mr. Shackleford, Paul Strayer, Clayton Seibert, T,ed Croft, George Norris, Bob Leis. Row 2: Howard Morris, Bob Binkley, Jon Spyker, Lloyd Seibert, Dean Glasco, Ray Millisor, Jim Colgan. Bow 3: Dick Strayer, Jerry Gossard, Delbert Neuman, Dick Miller, Douglas Thorton, Bob Harter. Bow 4: VValter Branstetter, Martin Strayer, Eddie Breese, Bob Grear, Bill Mamilton, Forrest King, Jack Arthur, Todd lrick. Max XYood Qabsentb Track Lima Central Reserves -- 45 Spencerville -- 73 Northwest Conference Meet-Pandora Shawnee .... -. ................ - ........,,,.e 53 Spencerville -------. .................e,eH ---- 49 Pandora ............,,e,,,,,e,,,.... - ....... 42 Columbus Grove .,,e.e.,D,.e................ 31 Lafayette --- ......... ------. ..,..,.L. -------- 19 Elida ..,,e, - L.,................ - .,,,L,...... 16 Boys winning events were: Croft-High Hurdles - new record, 16.8 Binkley-100 yard and 220 yard dashes Morris-Discus 118' Thornton-High Jump 5' 4 Art Long Carl Perry Joe Myers Quadrangular Meet-Spencerville Spencerville ..........,...,..,,,,,........ 6892 Union .,...,.,.,.s........ .....e...... .... 3 3 Lafayette ......,.,.A.... --- ..... ---- 28 Elida ............. .--- ,es,.e............, --- 16 Ada Relays at Ada Spencerville finished 5th Won first place 480 yard shuttle Hurdle Relay-Morris, Binkley, Croft, Thornton Junior Olympics at Lima Shawnee Shawnee-Ada Tie--53 Spencerville 4th of 13 schools Croft high point man of meet-15 points Croft set new record-Low Hurdles-27.5 seconds Croft first in High Hurdles Binkley won 100 yard and 220 yard Dashes Thornton won High Jump-5' 6 State Sectional Meet at Bowling Green Oak Harbor .......... - ,,,,.,,L.L. -- ........ - 52 Clyde ,,,,...,.,,, ---.. ..... -- ....... ---- 44 Elmore .,.........L.. .... - - ...L.L.. --- 18 Spencerville --------- --- - --- ---- 17 Shawnee -------- - -------------------------- 17 Ada ------------------------------ .- ------- 13Mz Croft, second-Low Hurdles-25.7 sec. Croft, second-High Hurdles-15.8 sec. Binkley, second-100 yard Dash--10.2 sec. Binkley, third-220 yard Dash Thornton, fourth-High Jump-5' 7 5:55 .Q ' ' 2 55 p . .,.,X,,.. I an 7- Q 5. QE , 5' fi G ---'- ? Q ..., A v W IX my : iz .'. 5 X -' V l 2 . if it 5 is A is I MQ f y' A Q I g , G 'I ,W ,',- l Q iam h x ,A , 7, 7 fi ,A,2 --'- if i ' 5 E E 1 , f if Row 1: Jim Colgan, Roy Line, Charles Sale, Ted Croft, Gene Youngpeter, Mr. Chas. Strasbaugh B 2: Ronald Kne r Laverlle Rockh ld Junior Rich rd ' n Bob Grear D 'd OW Dpe , o , a so , , avi Basinger, Sherrell Rust. Row 3: Neal Barnes, Marvin Miller, Eddie Breesge, Gordon Branstetter, John Medaugh. Baseball The Spencerville High School baseball team of 1950 was not out- standing as far as Wins were concerned fwinning 2 and losing 53 but it was a Winner nevertheless. The team was able to get off to a good start beating Lafayette 8-0 with Marvin Miller pitching a no hitter. Bad Weather intervened preventing any practice for several weeks, which prevented the team from returning to the form it enjoyed for its first game. The team was also a winner in that it provided for the development of several young players. Mr. Strasbaugh completing the year for Mr. Heck who resigned at the end of the basketball season did a commendable job The team is looking forward to future greatness. The record: Lafayette -- Delphos -- Harrod -ic Shawnee -, Elida Gomer ......... Tournament- Lafayette .... Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Row 1: Beverly Harter, Sharon Binkley, Lois Slentz, Phyllis Seibiert, Louise Sakemiller, Sondra McDaniel, Carole XValtz, Mrs. Tester, Eileen Richardson, Garna Truesdale, Glenna LeMar, Nancy Hixson, Judy Harbison, Martha Coffman Row 2: Donna Morgan, Martha McMichael, Ruth Brown, Janet Snyder, Letha Hager, Faye Kantner, Marilyn Finfrock, Vonnie Miller, Lucile Shark, Lois McDone1. Sara Hasting, Mary Adams, Ruth Barnett, Mary Nickels, Eleanor Mulholland, Janice Zimmerman, Marlene Turner, Donelda Lawrence, Kay Kohli, Pat Gehr Row 3: Mariann Blvthe, Peggy Snyder, Joyce McCain, Georgia Fast, Shirley Rohrback, Fleeta Goetz, Norma Monfort, Pat Pryer, Evelyn Morris, Carolyn Adams, Jane Strayer, Maxine Sprague, Sylvia Point, Shirley Barnes, Helen Ball, Mary Ortega Row 4: Marlene Wilkins, Jane Waltz, Mary Craft, Donna Suever, Dolores Lies, Shirley Wienklen, Sue Hilty, Janet Koenig, Louise Breese, Roxanna Long, Dixie Harter, Jean Fronk, Elsie Knapp, Anne Bowers, Gretchen Post, Mary Mayer, Shirley Wood, Barbara Frysinger. Row 5: Betty McPhero-n, Carol Fissel, Lila Burnett, Susan Lee, Maxine Line, Pat Hardesty, Grace Monfort, Martha Burnett, Betty Laman, Susan Miller, Janice Core, Ann Burnett, Vivian Millisor, Caroly Coffman, Jean Coil, Janet MCDOTm3H, Nellie Paglow, Carol Kimmet, Sharlene Graham, Rita Mueller, Anne Clay, Kathryn Made, Thelma Ortega, Georgia Wisher, Maxine Adams. President L,,tLL..tt.,e...,eLett....tt..tt...e....Le...t - T Vice-President Let..... Secretary ..ettte... ,.....et, cLe...,tLLL,....ttLeL - Treasurer ....cLLL.....,rtLee. -. ...,te.....Et.......Le.. Reporter e . . - W.. Leee .- ......Le,e....,L..e. .- er.. -ine G. A. A. Carole Waltz Meena- ---e,l------Le----,-e, Sondra McDaniel Eileen Richardson Garna Truesdale ---ii Phyllis Seibert Louise Sakemiller Intramural Manager el,ii,e...i,ii -. .,i,ii,.,,,i..... T Class representatives: Freshmen ..LLeL.-,L..e,,,e,..,,ie,e,,..ee.... Nancy Hixon Sophomore ee-- ..el..,i,eee. .- ,,iiie...ii.... Judy Harbison Junior ,l..,e..,L,e...ie,L,...,,i .- eLi...,el.,, L.- Lois Slentz Senior ..ie,...,,ee..iiii.e..iii.....i....ii L Glenna LeMar Senior ,e,e....e,,...L, .....e......,E...,... The Girls' Athletic guidance of Mrs. Tester. Phyllis Seibert Association has gained new strength under the The G. A. A. adopted an award system based on points eearned. When a girl received the required number of points, she was presented with the G. A. A. Emblem. Play nights were sponsored by the G. A. A. throughout the year. i l A, nf, Taq, Activities Pep Band Junior Class Play The Gang at Noon F. F. A. - F. H. A. Christmas Party Editor Vonnie Miller Assistant Editor Louise Breese Business Managers Pat Hardesty Susan Lee John Deerhake Glen Hayes Photo Editor Bob Binkley Assistant Photo Editor Peggy Snyder Reporter Carole Waltz - Boys' Athletic Editor Howard Morris Girls' Athletic Editor Phyllis Seibert Echoes Staff Scribe Kathryn Mace Assistant Editors Anne Clay Rita Mueller Joke Editor Jim Brooks Joke Committee Gordon Branstter Connie Hiles Ray Millisor Blaine Place Louise Sakemiller Jon Spyker Typists Janet Koenig Maxine Line Ruth Barnett Sara Hasting Mary Adams Dolores Leis Sondra McDaniel Each year the Senior class has the responsibility of publishing a year- book. No small credit goes to our faculty advisor, Mrs. Sarka, who has given a great deal of her time to making this book a success. We wish to thank her for all she has contributed to this publication. The staff has worked hard, but it has thoroughly enjoyed its work. Journal News Staff Editor ........ -L Rita Mueller Music ., .....rrrrr.. Jane Waltz P Assistant Editor ...... Lois Slentz eggy Snyder Library ---L rr-.- Kathryn Mace Typists ..,.i.r,,.. Mary Adams F. H. A. rcrr- --, Peggy-Snyder Sara Hastings Agriculture .... rs.. A lfred Kill CLASS NEWS Eighth ............ Alice Daniels Ninth ..s. .Lrsrr M ary Mayer Tenth ir.. rr., G arna Truesdale Eleventh ...s.rrs,,.. Lois Slentz Industrial Arts i,,,... - Joe Mack In previous years it has always been the job of the commercial stu- dents to put out a school newspaper. Each family represented in element- ary and high schools received a paper. Through the cooperation of the local town newspaper editor, it was made possible to publish the school news in the Spencerville Journal-News. This change worked very well and as a result, there has been a greater interest in our school system on the part of the citizens of Spencerville. Row 1: Ruth Barnett, Jane Britton, Peggy Snyder, Dolores Leis, Sue Hilty, Mrs. Pletcher, Phyllis Seibert, Vonnie Miller, Dixie Harter, Elsie Knapp, Kay Kohli. Row 2: Viola Fryer, Delphene Angiel, Faye Kantner, Glenna LeMar, Marilyn lfinfrock, Donna Suever, Janet Snyder, Lucile Shark, Martha Coffman, Sylvia Point, Shirley Xkfood, Pat Gehr. Bow 3: Carolyn Mayer, Louise Sakiemiller, Susan Lee, Grace Monfort, Letha Hager, Marlene VVilkins. Nancy Hixson, Anne Bowers, Gretchen Post, Mary Mayer, Marlene Turner, Donelda Lawrence, Roxanna Long, Jean Fronk. Row 4: Janice Zimmerman, Georgia Fast, Shirley Rohrbach, Mariann Blythe, Martha McMichael, Susan Miller, Maxine Sprague, Carolyn Adams, Judy Harbison, Anne Clay, Janiet MeDorma, Helen Ball. F. H. A. We have been quite busy in Studio 14, the Home Economics room, where our monthly meetings were held during 1950-1951. Our actors and directors have been working hard to make this a successful year for all of us. We have had three bake sales, one of which was held in our main studio, the high school. We had a very enjoyable Christmas party with the members of the F. F. A. Several of our members attended the district meeting which was held at Shawnee this year. Many preparations were made for our annual Mother and Daughter Banquet which was held April 6. Before we end our last scene of this year's production, we, the mem- bers of the F. H. A. cast would like to thank all of you who have helped us during the past year. President L. Laaaaalllllllllllallaaaalli. .- .... Phyllis Seibert Vice-President L lllssssslslsa .L lssssssssssslsasaa - Sue Hilty Secretary lllll,,,.,ll.,llll - lslll... -..--.-L L.,s. Elsie Knapp Treasurer .,..L , Dixie Harter Reporter llllllll.,lll.lll . .l..l.,,....l -.-ML Peggy Snyder Parliamentarian Vonnie Miller Row 1: Bill Morris, Emerson Moorman, Bob Leatherman, Ray Millisor, Alfred Kill, Blaine Place, Glen Hayes, Mr. Hummel, Don Graesslie, Lloyd Seibert, Paul Reynolds, Junior Boroff, Bob Binkley, Jim Brooks, Dean Black, Lemoyne Harter. Row 2: Bob Hart.er, Dow Wagner, Gene Balthaser, Jim Clement, Russell Louth, Bob Hennon, Don Clement, Dallas Mulholland, Stanley Keller, Hugh Seibert, Craig Boyer, Bernard Leis, Tom Mueller, Jim VVilson, Paul VV,ein, R-oger VVe1ls. Row 3: Dick Zimmerman, Bill Morris, Paul Metzger, Roger Thompson, Roger Whetstone, Bob Shepler, Jack Bo-y,er, Forrest King, Lester Harter, Harold Point, James McDonough, Maurice Lanteigne, Merle Schuller, Tom Clement, Bernard Schwartz. Row 4: Ben Oiehlhof, L.aVerne Miller, Joe Vlinegardner, Gerald Keller, Tom Monfort John Burnett. LaVerne Clement. Charles VVilkins, Tom Eutsler, Joel Reynolds, Bill Graessle, Glerald Schwartz, Fred Kill. F. F. A. President LL.LL L ...,.oLLLL....... -. .... -. ..v. M-- Don Graessle Vice-President .......L... t- ....... t- ..e,.v.LL iii, Glen Hayes Secretary ..eeeeoe.el....,..LLLLLLLL,Lv........ Blaine Place Treasurer e,Leeeu,..,......eLLLLLLLLL it LLL.,,e Lloyd Seibert Reporter ..............,e,eLLL it LLLYLLLLL -. ,.,eu.. Alfred Kill Sentinel e,....,,ii,.iie,.... .- .......i L iiii ,L Paul Reynolds The Spencerville Chapter of the Future Farmers of America initiated seventeen members during the year, making a total of sixty. In order to build up the treasury, the boys sold oats, Wheat, soybeans, and seed corn. The members cooperated with the Allen County Council on having a pest hunt, a judging contest, and a parliamentary procedure contest. Don Graessle and Glen Hayes represented the Spencerville Chapter at the national convention held in Kansas City. Row 1: Janet Picklering, Peggy Snyder, Vonda Whetstone, Vonnie Miller, Rita Mueller, Margie Mueller. Row 2: Jane Snyder, Dolores Leis, Anne Clay, Sara Hasting, Corrine Patterson, Doris Moorman, Anna. Mae Patterson. Bow 3: Bill Mauri, Kenneth Mulholland, George Norris, Glen Hayes, Bernard Deerhake. Bow 4: Gene Abels, Ray Millisor, John Deerhake Honor Society The Honor Society is made up of those students from the junior and senior class who are outstanding in extra-curricular activities. They are chosen from the upper third of the class. Judgments are made on leader- ship, participation, initiative, dependability, attitude, and cooperation. A county banquet is given each spring in honor of these students. Student Council President iv WW Howard Morris Secretary .rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,r..,r,. , ,rrr,,, Vonnie Miller The student council consists of twelve members. There is a girl and boy representative from each class. Extra members were chosen to help analyze the problem of a home- coming football game at which a queen should preside. Questionnaires were sent to different schools throughout the county for information on how such affairs are managed. After studying all angles of the problem, it was decided that Spencerville would have a homecoming game next year. Another activity which the student council supervised Was the selec- tion of cheerleaders. It was decided that they should be chosen individu- ally. There were try outs in front of the council for eliminations and before the student body for selection. Bow 1: Carol Kimmet, Jack Arthur, Vonnie Miller, Howard Morris, .lunior Richardson, P t P a ryer. Row 2: Mr. Hausser, Billy Graessle-, Shirley XVood, Carolyn McClure, Keith Steiger, Miss Deemer. Librarians Twenty-one girls help carry on the duties of the library under the supervision of Miss Fritz. Two girls are assigned the library one period a day. Another girl is chosen as an assistant. The girls help to locate books for the students. Other duties include putting returned books back on the shelf and signing out magazines. Each one is responsible for keeping the library books in their places and keeping the magazine rack in order. Bow 1: Mary Adams, Thelma Ortega, Donna Morgan, Ruth Barnett, Donna Swinehart, Ghenna LeMar. ' I Row 2: Carole Kimmet, Kathryn Macc, Georgia Fast, Lucille Kirkendall, Miss 1 I'ltZ,, Pat Hardesty. Row 3: Janet McDorman, Mariann Blythe, Gretchen Post, Pat Gehr, Kay Kohli, Susan Miller, Marilyn Finfrock, Louise Breese, Velma Kill. Mmm gfmi .gubgwfi ROW 1: Anne Clay, Lorna Strayer, Phyllis Seibert, Helen Bull, Kathryn Mace, Gail YVhetstone, Lester I-lairter, Roxanna Long. Row 2: Peggy Snyther, Put llryer, Beth Mace, Carol Bigelow. Iilsie Knapp, Evelyn Morris, Donnn Suever, Dolores Leis, Vivian Alillisor, Joyce McCain, Barbara Hoch, Roliert Daugherty, Linden Krouskop. Row 3: Terry Sluick.elfo1wl, Louise Breese, Craig Boyer, Lethu Hager, Larry Reeder, Patty Adams, Mary .lane Stal- ter. Judy Balthziser, 'Vonimy Stzillter, Larry Bowers, XYuyrte Whetstone, Paul Metzger, Clair Zimmerman, Larry Barnes, Nancy Hixson, Anne Bowers, Sue Hilty, SHUISllIl1i4'I'l2lH4i,BOll Metzger. Row 4: Jean Place, Martlni 3lc3lichael, llarrel YVolford, Ruth Croft, Phyllis Rish,er, Earl Fair, R-olwrtzi Mack, Fleeta Goetz, Jay Seibt-rt, .loe NYineg:irdner, Martha Coffman, Dick Ziinmernizin, Gordon Branstetter, Beverly Horner, Dale Point, Norma Monfurt. Row 5: Grace Monfort, .liinn-t Snyder, Sharon Einkley, Forrest King. .lnnic.e Zimmerman, Dixie Harter, Todd lrick, Hugh Seibert, Sonilrzi Mt-Imniel. Band Boosters The Band Boosters has been active organiza- tion since l94'7. It was organized for the purpose of aiding the band and its director. Appreciation goes to all the members who have helped in any Way. Mrs. Ruth Monfort. Mrs. Louise Zimmerman, Mrs. Alice Cluy. Band President ,.., --- Robert Metzger Annual Reporter ee,r,, er,, P at Pryer Vice-President r,r, lil Peggy Snyder Journal News Reporter -,,-W..- Louise Breese Secretary ee,r - ,M Grace Monfort Librarian -.-Al ...,rr,r,rr Wahl Anne Clay Treasurer H- --- Sondra McDaniel Manager rl- ,r.. Gordon Branstetter During the summer the band participated in the Allen County, Van Wert, and Ohio State Fairs. It paraded in the business section a few times and also attended the District and State contests. The Marching Band supported our team by performing at all the football games, both at home and away. The annual Spring Concert held in March was a great success. Twirlers Marilyn Finfrock Jane Strayer Carolyn Adams Jean Strayer Maxine Sprague George Wilson Drum Majorette-Janet Koenig Director-Mr. Bigelow. Boys' Glee Club President ...... ,, ,.......,...........,..,... -. ............... JOI1 Spykel' Vice-President ..v,...,...7...V...,...,...,...w. .- .V..4 Dick Zimmerman Secretary ,-,!------,,--,M--A,--vY,-,,-,A--,...,-....,. W- Hugh Seibert Librarian ------f,---H, M --,-- W ,,--Y,--,,-,.---k,.,..,.,.. ., Lester Harter Reporter ...-r,r,.-r,.,,,..,,...,..r,.....,....,,...r,. -. Martin Strayer The Boys' Glee Club has had a very successful year under the direction of Mr. Bigelow. Events in which they participated were the Allen County Eisteddfod, the Spring Concert, and the District Festival. Bow 1: Thomas Monfort, Joe Winegardner, Gail VVhetstone, Charles Klaus, Sam Sunderland, H 'b ugh Sei ert. Bow 2: Mr. Bigelow, Dow VVagner, Harold Point, Forrest King, Dick Zimmerman, Todd Irick, Joe Colgan, George XVilson, Beth Mace. Row 3: .James Clement, Jon Spyker, Howard Morris, Martin Stray,er, Robert Daugherty, Lester Harter. Bow 4: Neal Barnes, Russell Louth, Jack Boyer, Charles Hausser, Biernard Leis. Girls' Glee Club President rs....s L. ...r..,ss,..s,..sr..s....r.... or i..sr...s Carole Waltz Vice-President ..,,..,, ,, .Wr,,..-,..s,.....,....r....,.., L-- Maxine Line Secretary r,..,rrrr.,rr,..,rr....,r,..r,..r, T--. rr..,,r. Martha Coffman Treasurer ..ri,,s...ss...,s,...,,..s....r..rr..,,..rr.. Garna Truesdale Annual Repoter ......r,....r,...r....r...Lr......,.,r... Kathryn Mace Journal News Reporter ..l,.l...ll,.lll..ll. ....l l...ll.. . - -z Jane Waltz Librarian rr...r...l,..,l...l,.lr.....,r. , ..,,... r...lr...l D olores Leis The Girls' Glee Club met every Tuesday and Friday, seventh period. After the Christmas holidays most of the time was spent on rehearsals for the Eisteddfod and the District Contest. The Glee Club devoted time to special numbers for Commencement. The members of the chorus felt that they had a very successful and enjoyable year under the capable direction of Mr. Bigelow. Row 1: Janice Zimmerman, Janet Snyder, Garna Truesdale, Vivian Millisor, Susan Liee, Shirley Wood, Pat Hardesty, Maxine Sprague, Carolyn Mayer, Helen Ball Bow 2: Lila Barnett, Charletta Monfort, Delljean VVhite, Ann Burnett, Carolyn Coffman, Beth Mace, Anne Bowers, Nancy Hixson, Sylvia Point, .Janet McDorman, Dolores Leis. Row 3: Mr. Bigelow, Carol Fissel, Lois McDone1, Barbara Frysinger, Marlene VVilkins, Janice C'ore, Jane Waltz, Georgia VVisher, Fleeta Goetz, Georgia Fast, Grace Monfort. Row 4: Sharon Binkley, Carolyn Hile, Carol Kimmet, Carolyn Adams, Judy Harbison, Evelyn Morris, Roxanna Long, Rita Mueller, Phyllis Seibert, Maxine Line. Bow 5: Eleanor Mulholland, Elsie Knapp, Mary Nickels, Ruth Brown, Kay Kohli, Pat Gehr, Sue Hilty, Norma Monfort, Pat Pryer, Carole Waltz, Janet Koenig. Row 6: Mary Ortega, Kathryn Mace, Anne Clay, Betty McPheron, Martha Coffman, Lois Sllentz, Louise Breese, Beverly Harter HMarilyn Brenneman, Thelma Ortega, Mary Craft, Donna Suever. U Mixed Chorus U President o .r,...,....r....,....r...l,...Lr......r...Yz.. Louise Breese Vice-President ..,....,r....,...,..,....l....r,.........L Kathryn Mace Secretary ..-.,,..,l,..,rl,ll.....r,..,,..,,,r....,.... L Anne Clay Treasurer ..rl,..,...rl.........r,..,, -. .,,....,..l 1 .... Martha Coffman Librarian .,r,...r..,r. , ...,,.. ru-.- ,...L...,............W... L Pat Pryer Annual Reporter ..lr....z.....,....,.........,......,...lz, Jon Spyker Journal News Reporter zs....,,......-v,l,,...........Yr Norma Monfort The mixed chorus, which consisted of eighty-eight members met every Wednesday, seventh period. Much time was spent rehearsing for the Spring Concert and the Eisteddfod. The chorus had a very successful year under the direction of Mr. Bigelow. Bow 1: Lois Slentz, Elsie Knapp, Carol Kimmet, Janice Core, Garna Truesdale, Janet Snyder, Lila Barnett, Vivian Millisor, Susan Le,e, Sharon Binkley, Donna Suever, Mary Craft, Mary Ortega, Dolores Leis. Bow 2: Thelma Ortega, Mary Nickels, Lois McDonel, Charletta Monfort, Ann Burnett, Janice Zimmerman, Eleanor Mulholland, Marilyn Brenneman, Martha Coffman, Judy Harbison, Carolyn Coffman. Bow 3: Nancy Hixson, Mary Mayer, Fleeta Goetz, Anne Clay, Carol Fissel, Carolyn Hile, Kathryn Mace, Louise Breese, Bietty McPheron, Carolyn Adams, Marlene Wilkins, Georgia Wisher, Shirley Wood. Beth Mace. Bow 4: Mr. Bigelow, Helen Ball, Janet McDorman, Maxine Line, Rita Mueller, Carole Waltz, Janet Koenig, Georgia Fast, Sylvia Point, Maxine Sprague, Pat Hardesty, Phyllis Seibert, Jane Waltz, Anne Bowers. Row 5: Pat Pry,er, Norma Monfort, Pat Gehr, Kay Kohli, Roxanna Long, Evelyn Morris, Sue Hilty, Grace Monfort, Thomas Monfort, Sam Sunderland, Joe Vvinegardmer, Gail VVhetstone, Tod Irick, George XVi1son, Joe Colgan, Dick Zimmerman, Bernard Leis. Row 5: Dow VVagner, Jim Clement, Charles Klaus, Neal Barnes, Jon Spyker, Martin Strayer, Russell Louth, Howard Morris, Jack Boyer, Charles Hausser, Bob Daugherty Lester Harter, Bab Shrepler, Harold Point, Forrest King. Baccalaureate - Commencement Program Huldigungamarsch ffrom Segurd Jorsalfarj ...... . .... H. S. Band Cby Edward Griegl Etude iOpus 10, No. 31 by Frederick Chopinj eree ree H. S. Band Pomp and Chivalry fProcessionalJ by Roberts rrrr .rrrr H. S. Band National Anthem CFlag Raisingl rerrr errrrr. rererer rr rrer r H. S. Band Assisted by National Guard directed by Capt. Paul Mitchell CAudience remain standing for Invocationj Invocation reerrrrr rerrrerrrr R ev. Paul Price, Pastor, Methodist Circuit G0 Not Far from Me, Oh Lord - Haydn Morgan rrrr err Chorus Out of the Depths, I Cry to Thee - Will James e rrrrr r rrrrreer... Chorus Scripture Reading rrrr rrre R ev. William Parsons, Pastor Baptist Church Address- The Dynamics of an Idea reereerrrr Rev. W. S. Bradley, D. D. Pastor First Lutheran Church of Findlay, Ohio In My Garden - Firestone rrrrrrrr -.-- Girls' Glee Salutator - Recration for Youth rrrrr err Anne Clay Chorale from Finlandlia -- Jean Sibelius rrerrrrr r rrrrrrrrr Brass Quartet eeMartha Coffman, Doolres Leis, Gordon Branstetter, Robert Metzger Valedictory - Why Education ere rrrr Rita Mueller Rondo - Pleyel errrrrrrrrrr.r....................rr Woodwnid Quartet Phyllis Seibert, Louise Breese, Peggy Snyder, Anne Clay Presentation of Class Memorial ree rrer Robert Binkley Pacific Grandeur - Olivadoti err eerrrr.. .- ..... -... rr -..- Band Presentation of Class ree errr E. C. Branstetter, Supt. of Schools Presentation of Diplomas rrrrrr Harmon Wright, Pres. Board of Education Benediction rrr ree Rev. H. Ables, Pastor Trinity Methodist Orchestra PfGSid6Ht ..-.Y V ,.. -.AY .! Y.. . Y YsY A .,, it , , W Robert Metzger Vice-President sri- ,....M,....., , , , , , , , 0 ,,,, , ,, Peggy Snyder SeCI'G'CaFy Y Y Y. Y Y ..-,.. Y Y Y Y Y,Y. -L .,., rim . , , Dolores Leis Treasurer e,ee,A.e,,.-.e,,w,ee,e,er...,e, is ,ee,e,re,r,r L, r,,M Beth Mace Annual Reporter ....re.,eeeeeeeeeeeeeee,....,,.,,..,,. Sondra McDaniel Journal News Reporter ....,r,rrr.,r,rrr,rrr Ms, ,....,. r- Phyllis Seibert Librarian r,r,er,r,rr,...ee,e.. -. ....,,,r,re,r,..,r. .-ir,, ,iL-c- Sue Hilty Manager ,,rrrrr,......rr.....r - v,r,rr.rrrr,..r.rrr , Gordon Branstetter This year the orchestra consisted of twenty-five members. They par- ticipated in the Junior and Senior plays and also the Spring concert. Some of the favorite numbers Worked on this year by the orchestra were: Swan Lake Ballet, Scenes from Carmen , and Salute to Stephen Foster. The members of the orchestra Wish to express their appreciation to Mr. Bigelow for the help he has given them during the past year. Row 1: Phyllis Seibert, Garner Truesdale, Beverly Harter, Peggy Snyder, Beth Mace, Gail NVhetstone, Anne Clay, Lorna Strayer. Row 2: Grace Monfort, Anne Bowers, Nancy Hixson, Pat Pryer, Lester Harter, Joyce McCain, Roxanna Long, Elsie Knapp, Vivian Millisor, Dick Zimmerman, Gordon Branstetter. Row 3: Donna Suever, Janet Snyder, Dolores Leis, Norma Monfort, Sam Sunderland, Bob Metzger. Row 4: Sue Hilty, Hugh Seibert, Sondra McDaniel Seated, left to right: Gerald Laman, Mary Adams, Carole Waltz, Vonnie Miller, Phyllis Seibert, Sara Hasting, Bob Binkley. Bow 1, standing: Miss Deemer, Gordon Branstetter, Dolores Leis, Kathryn Mace, Peggy Snyder, Martha Coffman. Row 2, standing: Glen Hayes, Lemoyne Harter, Jerry Gossard, Howard Morris, Dean Black, Blaine Place, Sherrell Rust. Everybody's Crazy Three young college fellows buy a summer hotel, In order to finish the payments to Bates, the landlord, it is necessary to Work out a scheme in order to attract people to their hotel. The hotel gains the reputation of a hiding place for old miseris gold ,the stopping place of a femous female dancer, and a place with curative mineral water for all illnesses. The pay- ing guests begin to arrive which includes an old maid, who believes in spirits, her niece, a nice young girly a widow, a bundle of nervesg a sleep- Walker and his Wife, who enjoys poor healthg their daughter, a gum-chewerg and an old bachelor with nightmares. One of the fellows impersonates a doctor, who tries to cure everybody's illnesses, another assumes a female role, impersonating the dancer, and much to his dismay, captures many a masculine heart. A ghost appears! Who is it? CHARACTERS Herb Stanley .... .................. - -- e....e, . Glen Hayes Elmer Sneed ..,. .e..........,,... . - e...... Jerry Gossard Tommy Wilkins ei.... .... G ordon Branstetter William Bates ........e, ----. Howard Morris Godfrey Van Gordon --- --- Lemoyne Harter Caroline Van Gordon --- -- ---- Carole Waltz Celia ----------- ---- -- -Martha Coffman Ketura Katt ---- -.--- ---- Vonnie Miller Julie Mather ------ ---- - -- Kathryn Mace Mrs. Spooner ------- - -------- --- Phyllis Seibert Adam Pottle s-.--------------- --.. - . Bob Binkley Libby Ann - Cockney cook --- ---- Peggy Snyder Gladiola - colored maid ---- --- Dolores Leis Jasper - bell hop --- -----.. -- ------ -----.- Blaine Place Messenger Boy ------ ------------ - --- Gerald Laman Stage Managers --- ---- Sherrell Rust - Dean Black Seated: Charles Klaus, Carl Prine, Sue Hilty, Lila Barnett, Lois Slqentz Standing: Carol Fissel, Pat Pryer, Ro-bert Hirn, Dow Wagner, Mary Craft, Graoe Monfort, Gene Balthaser, Eileen Richardson, Miss Fritz, Don Perry, Ronald Knepper Jr. Class Play Report Hildegarde -.-- ..YY ...........N................ - su.-- Lois Slentz Mr. Dolson --- l-- Charles Klaus Mrs. Dolson .... ,lilo Pat Pryer Sally .... .- .... .... C arole Fissel Bob ..--.--.- ...A .E Bob Hirn Jimmy -ll ...... Carl Prine Paige isss. ...... L ila Barnett Ellie Mae ,,..i... .... G race Monfort Jill he . ,,,,.,.ris i.i., M ary Craft Freddie Shermer --.-- --- Gene Balthaser Mr. Shermer ....i ---.. Dow Wagner Mrs. Shermer --.wal --- l- iiii ss..s ..., . - . Sue Hilty Hildegarde is desperately anxious for an eligible senior to ask her for a date for the Junior-Senior Prom for next Saturday night. Mother, after hearing Hildegarde's troubles, finds a date for her, none other than short-pants Freddie. Hildegarde absolutely refuses to go with Freddie, but father demands that she go with him as a punishment for causing so much trouble. Sally, Hildegarde's sister, sympathizes With her, but Bob and Jimmy, Hildegarde's brothers, are constantly making fun of her. Ellie Mae and Jill, Whom Hildegarde dislikes very much, don't help matters at all. Paige is I-Iildegarde's six-year-old neighbor who passes out old love letters and adds to the trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Shermer, Freddie's parents, dislike Hildegarde because she is always trying to get Freddie to Wear long pants. Come Saturday night, all the trouble is in full bloom, but Freddie shows up for that big date-in long pants. The whole play caste would like to thank Miss Fritz for her splendid direction of this play. Credit also goes to the student director, Eileen Richardson. School presented f'The Johnny Appleseedn in Johnathan Chapman, Johnny Appleseed, was Grade School Operetta On January 26, 1951, the Spencerville Grade Tom Thumb Wedding and the high school auditorium. known to early settlers as born in Boston, Massachus- etts, 1775. The Hrst orchard planted by him was on the farm of Isaac Stadden, Licking County, Ohio. He usually transported his seeds in a bag of hide flung over his back, and traveled by foot. He got his supply of seeds from the cider presses of Penn- sylvania, until his own orchards began to yield. In 1883, when settlements were thicker and closer together, he went farther west to Indiana and beyond, to precede the settlers and have young trees ready for them when they should arrive. He trudged mostly by foot, over 100,000 square miles of territory through New York, Penn- sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Mis- souri and literally made it bloom with apple orchards. He died in the summer of 1847 at the home of pioneer friends in Allen County, Indiana. Characters were: A Pioneer Family Mr. Rice ,,,,.,, 111111 Richard Putman Mrs. Rice 111. 111 Mary Lou Daugherty Their Children Sam 1111111 Emily 111 Silas 1 11 Timothy 11111111 111111 1111 Glen Perry Judy Reeder Robert Harter Herbert Strayer Judy Hile Neil . . ..,.... .1 .1.... 1111.111 Rose KAct 1 and 2 - a Rose fAct 3 - age 125 ge511L Johnny Appleseed ,,., 1 ,,,,,. 11 Neighboring Indians Chief Black Hawk 111 111 Red Fox this son? 11 lst Brave 1111111 2nd Brave 111 inda Mulholland Gertrude Bowen Maurice Specht Terry McKinley Gary Truesdale Jimmy Krendl Robert Core Braves James Lawrence Homer Longstreth Kim McDorman Squaws Peggy Adair Ruth Champ Janice Degen Indian Children Linda Binkley Joan Carey Characters of The To Maurice Schwartz Lyle White Marjorie Lynch Rose Malone Phyllis Nevergall Adeline Fisher Ruth Ann Gaberdiel m Thumb Wedding were: The Minister 111111111 . 111111111 Leland Schnelle The Bride 11 11111111 1 The Groom 1111 Maid of Honor 1111 Bride's Maids Sharon Brown Karen Carey Kay Derchem Best Man 111 111111 11 Ushers 11111 .1111 John Collins Ivan Knapp John Price Flower Girls Kay Howell Ring Bearer 111 1111 1 Train Bearers Douglas Graham Nancy Lou Specht 1111 Lyn McMichael 1111111 Phyllis Griffin Karla Krendl Kathy Miller Suzanne Pohlman , 111111 Wayne Putman Dennis Shinn James Tatsch Tommy Townsend Bette Miller Larry Mueller Johnnie Hahn Bride's Mother 1111111 1111 1 .1 Nancy Jo Miller Bride's Father 1111 Groom's Mother 111 Groom's Father 11111 Singers Carole Bowers Judy Mulholland Ruth Thompson Sharon Barnes Jimmie Tailor 111111 Larry Adams 11111 Patty Balthaser 1111111111 Larry Miller Ida Kae Harruff Judy Hance June Knapp Bobby Reynolds Bobby Zuber Scribble Page Scribble Page Notes of Thanks We wish to thank everyone who had a part in making this yearbook a success. Each student will treasure it highly because it brings to their memories the days which they spent in school. Special thanks go to all of our advertising patrons. Without their help, it would have been impossible to publish this yearbook. Printed by THE DELPHOS PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO., Delphos, Ohio Engraved by FORT WAYNE ENGRAVING COMPANY, Fort Wayne. Indiana Photographed by ENDICOTT STUDIO, St. Marys. Ohio Covers by SHELBY CRAF TCO CORP., Chicago, Illinois The senior class of l95l now bids farewell. Compliments of ENDl00TT STUDIO Compliments of 0. B. 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S1816 Street Phone Delphos - - Ohio Wapakoneta - - Ohio Compliments of Ohio Cadmium Plating Works The MobiIGas and Oil Station Forrest Croft Willard Batteries - - - Goodrich Spencerville ------ Ohio Glen H.: I saw some fellow trying to kiss your girl last night. John D.: Did he succeed?,' Glenn H.: Nope, John D.: Then it wasn't my girl. Compliments of Crow's Grocery A Home Owned Store We Aim to Please Phone 42 Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of The Gaberdiel Bros. Coal Dealers Spencerville ------ Ohio Lies' Ice Cream Good Taste Demands It Across from the Ohio Theatre Spencerville ------ Ohio A. J. Suever Stone Co. Route l Feathers Excavating Delphos - - Ohio Excavating - Bulldozing - Cellar Digging All Types ot Trench Work Free Estimates Irene Millinery - - Accessories 1333 North Main si. - - Delphos. ohio Fomals Bridal Shop C 1' t f Shop At omp imen s o Penneyys The BllCkIal1d f BSmart gclaool Clotaeislx ' or oys an 1r so ges cooperatlve West Market - - - Elizabeth Buckland ------- Ohio Lima, Ohio ---- Phone 40681 The Young Men's Shop at Lima Hoffeller - Hiatt and Clark 237 North Main Street Lima -------- Ohio Compliments of Evans Electric Co. 16 Public Square Lima - ------ Ohio Compliments of The Susie Q Drive In Curb Service 89061 Lima - - - - Ohio Complimentsof Harter's Market Robert B- Hahn Home Killed Meats and Sausage Custom Work a Specialty Insurance 109 North Broadway Spencerville - - Ohio Spencerville ------ Ohio Save Your Money PASS BOOK SAVINGS ACCOUNTS CERTIFICATES The City Loan Savings Company 200 West Market Street, Lima, O. - 121 W. Auglaize, Wapakoneta. O. Suever Nash Sales Specialized Service Wheel Aligning - Wheel Balancing Motor Analyzing Fender and Body Repairs Any Make or Model Car Compliments of Thomas Clothing Co. Your Family Shoe Store Men's Wear Spencerville ---- - Ohio Phone 21311 536 W. North St. Wurst's Jewelry Lima - - Ohio Spencerville - - Ohio McCray Garage 207 South Broadway , Spencerville. Ohio Sawmlller Oldsmobile Sales and Service L. S. McCray ---- T. J. McCray WaIt's Auto Supply Parts and Accessories Dunlop Tires Spencerville ---- - Ohio Furniture Store Home Furnishings Hoover Sweepers Phone - 12 Spencerville ---- - Ohio Fryer's Rexall Pharmacy Wierwille Furniture Factory Phone 144 Spencerville ---- - Ohio Spencerville ------ Ohio - Doty Clothing and McMichael Bros ' ' Shoes International Harvester Dealer For Men and Boys McCormick-Deering Farm Equipment Adam Hats Coal - Coke - Trucking 524 North Broadway Spencerville ------ Ohio Wolverine Work Shoes Where Ouality Tells Spencerville ------ Ohio Duro Electric Water Systems and Sotteners Water Equipment The Central 216 E. Marker sr. Lima -------- Ohio Compliments of Hasting's Where Friends Meet Grocery and Bakery Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of Spencerville - Ohio Sales Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted - Store Dr. H. Richardson Optometrist Spencerville ---- - Ohio spencervlne ' Ohm R. E. Miller 81 Sons, Inc. Farm Machinery and Equipment CATERPILLAR TRACTORS GOODYEAR - FIRESTONE - GOODRICH - U. S. ROYAL TIRES AND TUBES Buick Cars Sales and Service ANTI FREEZE - OIL - GREASE SPENCERVILLE, OHIO VAN WERT. OHIO Phone 14 Phone 41961 Congratulations Seniors SPENCEIWILLE MINISTERIAL ASSDGIATION Scribble Page Compliments of Patrick's Groceries and Meats Converse ------- Ohio Bennett Shoe Co. Shoes Fitted by X-Ray Hudson, The Jeweler Hamilton - Elgin - Keepsake McKinley's Restaurant Home Cooked Food and Pies Spencerville - - Ohio Watches - - - Diamonds ' rB.: I n' kn wh I n . Junllhen Idgfafiuafiff a Zlfbff 22052 Scott Mlller author- , Construction, Inc. Bill M.: Why not toss a com? Heads or talesiw General Contractors Compliments of Baker Auto Electric and Parts Corner Front - High Streets Studebaker Sales Phone 4126 - - - St. Marys, Ohio Excavating A Specialty Crane and Shovel Service Steel Erecting St. Marys ------- Ohio Compliments of Abbot Shoe Store Wapakoneta ------ Ohio L. E. Brandt 84 Son,Inc. Your Friendly Dodge and Plymouth Dealer Since 1924 Wapakoneta, Ohio - - --,Phone 5561 Hartman Jewelry Store Since 1876 Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Silverware Wapakoneta ------ Ohio Compliments of Leo H. Sherman Plumbing - - Heating Sotteners - Pumps -and Repairing .. , Phone 5lR Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of George J. Bowers Spencerville Lumber Company North Broadway Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments of Chuck Kramer's Barber Shop Buckland ------ Ohio Doyle Jacks Western and Southern Life Insurance Agent 106 North Main Spencerville ------ Ohio Shorty's Sport Shop . Compliments of 133 West Spring St. Phone 5307 St. Marys - - - - - - Ohio Carole W.: Are any of the boys in the frat house across the street good looking? Louise B: I don't know how good they are, but theyire sure looking. Meadow Gold Dairies - of .. Northwestern Ohio John Hodosko and Sons Watchmaker and Jeweler Diamonds - - Watches - - Silverware Lima - - - - - - Ohio Compliments of Dr. Maurice Borken Compliments of Spencerville Food Storage Groceries and Locker Service Spencerville ---- - Ohio Compliments of Converse Grain Co. Rural Route 2 Spencerville - - Ohio Moser Jewelry Store Wapakoneta, Ohio Jewelers Since 1860 Compliments of Odenweller Clothing Store Clothes for Men and Boys Delphos - - Ohio Redmon Furniture Delphos - - Ohio Bob's Grocery Your Friendly Neighborhood Store 303 Suthot-I Delphos - - - - - Ohio Ruth B. and Mrs. B. were discussing Wedding plans. We have so much to do, said Ruth, We mustn't forget the most insignificant detail. Oh, answered Mrs. B., he'll be there, The Radio Store Television Center Phone 5041 for Free Trial 403 N. Main St. - - - Delphos, Ohio Compliments of Hoverman Studio The Finest Quality and Workmanship in Portraits 130 East Third Street Delphos ------- Ohio Betty Jane Shop Exclusive for the Compliments of Morgan's Grocery Glenn - - - Tom Phone 13 Venedocia - - Ohio Delphos Woodworking Co. Makers of Fine Cabinets Young in Heart Compliments of Balyeat Sh - Smartwear oes The clothler Delphos - - Ohio Van Wert ------- Ohio Congratulations Class of 51 If Lima's Store of Specialty Shops Lima - - Ohio Turner Implement Co. Lima. Ohio International Harvester Milk Coolers - Home Freezers Farm Implements - - Farm Tractors You're Never in Doubt When You Serve Gold Bell Bread Baked by Bakers You Know Allen County's Oldest 64 Years Knowing How Herff - Jones Co. Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers 1407-1409 North Capitol Ave. Indianapols 7 - - Indiana Sergeant: What's the matter with you? Recruit: You're always yelling 'leftl leftl' and I can't walk without both feet. Start a Saving Account by Buying a John Hancock Life Endowment Plan Hirn Insurance Agency Mary Rupert, Agent Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of Dr. Dorenberg Arthur's Cleaning - Pressing and Repairs Hats Cleaned Ladies' and Men's Made to Measure Suits Spencerville - Phone 238-J - Ohio The Citizens' and Farmers' Bank Of Spencerville, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Organized 1883 Spencerville ---- - Ohio Compliments of Dr. Doughty Compliments of McMichael Variety Store Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of PohIman's Hardware Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments of Doty's Barber Shop Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of Dr. Goss Spencerville ---- - Ohio Harry Kurtz and Son Friendly Service Sohio Station Corner Fourth and Broadway Phone 28-R Spencerville ------ Ohio Ira E. Grassley Agent for The Lima News Route 2 - Box 1 - - - Spencerville Compliments of Donald M. Spicer Dentist Spencerville - - - - Ohio R. F. Evans and Son Marathon Service Station Farm Delivery - - - Fuel Oil Spencerville - - Ohio Lima Cement Products Co. Spencerville Road - Erie R. R. Concrete Blocks - - Cinder Blocks Phone 56301 Lima - - Ohio The Fisher Dairy and Cheese Company Wapakoneta, Ohio Phone 26311 Lester F. Plikerd Best of Luck To the Class of 51 Easy - Frigidaire - Skelgas -from -- Ohio Theatre Speed Queen Spencerville - - Ohio The Wapakoneta Machine Company Compliments of Manufacturers of Straight - Circular and Irregular Machine Knives Wapakoneta ------ Ohio Rope Truck Sales, Inc. Compliments of Phone 48241 John Earl, Inc. Van Wert's Department Store 750 Bellefontaine Ave. 108 - 110 W. Main Lima ' ' Ohio Van Wert - - Ohio Compliments of Henry H. Ricker and Company Delphos - - Ohio Harter and Son Funeral Home Emergency and Invalid Ambulances Equipped with Oxygen Phone 4021 Delphos - - Ohio Oscar A. Kolkmeyer Funeral Home Delphos ----- - Ohio Mohler's Flowers , 1052 Belletontaine Ave. 112 West Market Street Phone 59031 - 97001 Lima -------- Ohio Compliments of Jean's Beauty Shop Elgin -------- Ohio Stippich Hardware Bishop Motor Sales 1927-1951 Opposite Com House zzz N. Canal sl. Phone 6011 Lima -------- Ohio Compliments of Gregg's Delphos - Ohio Lima - ---- - Ohio Compliments of The Commercial Bank Delphos. Ohio Over 70 Years Service Capital - 5100.00.00 Surplus - S200,000.00 173 Interest Paid on Large and Small Time Deposits Member F. D. I. C. Fetl:ig's Flowers Always Fresh - Always Lovely Phone 8801 Delphos ------- Ohio Landeck Store General Merchandise Farm Electric Equipment Landeck ------- Ohio Birkmeier Monument Co. Hofine Delphos ------- ohio Lumber Company Martz 81 Wannemacher Motor Sales Paint and Building DeSoto - Plymouth Materials Sales - Service Phone 8861 Delphos - - Ohio Delphos - - ---- Ohio , - - Penn s Jack 81 Jlll Shop Davis Store The Finest of Everything for Your Child Enarco Products Delphos ------- Ohio Elgin - ---- - Ohio KIII Bros. Co. Comphmentsof J. L. Case Farm Machinery Complete Radiator Service - Welding C. Scherger!S Sons 127 South Jefferson St. - - Delphos. Ohio Monuments - Markers of Insured Quality Compliments of Since 1874 venedocm The Shoe Box Hardware Supply We Specialize in X-Ray Fitting 228 North Main - . - ' Delphos General Hardware General Electric Appliances Brandehoff Jewelers Keepsake Diamonds Venedocia - - Phone 217 312 North Main ---- Delphos Th Ch I . e ar es co The Deniston Family Shoe Store Delphos - - - - - - - ohio Nursery and Greenhouse Flowers for All Occasions Nursery Stock for All Locations Compliments of Vegetable Plants in Season Spencerville ------ Ohio R- F- Baker Compliments of Brown Dairy Milk and Ice Cream Spencerville - - - - - Ohio Wapakoneta ------ Ohio AIexander's Appliances , We Service What We Sell Harvey NOIfh Main sf. siockyards Phone 2-1781 l - Delphos ------- Ohio Elgm ' ' Oh'-0 Pitsenbarger Supply Co. Your Goodrich Dealer Delphos ------- Ohio Weger's Dry Goods Ladies' and Children's Ready-To-Wear Draperies - Venetian Blinds - Window Shades Make Our Store Your Store and Fuerst Dress Shopping Headquarters Toys and Gifts when in Phone Delphos - - - - Ohio Delphos - - Ohio Scribble Page Complimenis N A M 0 0 Nameplate and Monogram Boyer and Sons Massey-Harris Sales and Service Oliver Sales and Service Sherwin-Williams Paints 120 North Broadway - Phone Main 27 Spencerville - - - Ohio Woodlawn Monument Works John Tretheway 806 S. Woodlawn Ave. Lima Phone 3-1021 Ohio SawmilIer's Market Groceries - - - Garage Monticello - - - - - - Ohio Wineburgh's Store Marsh Hotel Building Van Wert ------- Ohio Eli Albright Licensed and Bonded Spencerville. Ohio A Good Place to Buy and Sell Lima Monument Company 800 South Woodlawn Ave. Lima -------- Ohio Mrs. First Sergeant: I got big hearted this morning and gave a bum five dollars. Mrs. Pfc.: What did your husband say? Mrs. First Sergeant: Thanks Richard Lhamon Auctioneer - Real Estate Agent Corner of 4th and Broadway Phone 218-J Spencerville - - Ohio Compliments of The Journal News Your Community Newspaper Sheeter Motor Sales Dodge - Plymouth Cars Dodge Job-Rated Trucks 24-HOUR HEAVY DUTY WRECKER SERVICE DELPHOS - - OHIO Wapak Hatchery I-Ym3ll'S U. S. Approved Baby Chicks central Restaurant Ful-O-Pep Feeds - - Poultry Supplies Wapakoneta ------ Ohio Wapakoneia ------ Ohio The Point Sandwich ParIette's Shop , Fine Foods Quality Ice Cream Steaks - - Chops - - Sandwiches Wapakoneta ------ Ohio Delphos ------- Ohio Money Back Raabe If Not sarisfied M0t0 Sales w- T- Grant Ford Sales and Service Known for Values P Delphos ---- Ohio Delphos - - Ohio 234 N. Canal St. ------ 6801 Adams' Garage 404 North Pearl i Spencerville - - - Ohio General Repair All Makes of Cars Compliments of Jim and Paul Spencerville ------ Ohio Compliments of The Erie Railroad Smith Truck Sales and Service, Inc. G. M. C. Distributor 1000 W. Grand Ave. Lima - - Ohio Where were you born? In a hospital. No kidding, what was the matter with you? Compliments of McCain's Upholstering Phone 104-R 115 North College Street Spencerville ------ Ohio Fants and Son Lumber Company Custom Sawing - Hardwood Lumber Southern Pine Lumber Building Supplies - Millwork Cabinets Made to Order Rural Route 4 Wapakoneta ---- - Ohio Compliments of Reliable Buffing -.. AND - Polishing Works Zender Music Store Hank Armentrout, Owner Kimball - Wurlitzer - Janssen and Winter Pianos Minshall-Estey Organs Finest Musical Instruments Sheet Music - Books 134 E. High ----- Lima. Ohio Scribble Page Compliments of H. G. DEERHAKE, M. D Compliments of The Mendon Service Co. John Deere Tractors and Implements Purina Feeds - - - DeLaval Milkers Plumbing and Appliances The tired looking man sat facing the judge: So you Want to divorce your Wife? said the judge. Aren't your relations pleasant? Mine are, came the answer, but her's are terrible. Compliments of The Central Ohio Light and Power Co. Youngpeter's Hatchery Rural Route 1 Delphos, Ohio M. M. Youngpeter. Manager The Spencerville Farmers' Union Company Fertilizer - - Feed - - Coal General Farm Supplies The 'Spenoerville Boosters' Club Join Us Next Fall and Let's Boost Together Th A IP tdby The Delphos Printing and Publishing Company DELPHOS - - OHIO Scribble Page