Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

M61 , ,, if QW M Q 0 0 0 X is -'-pfras-1::f-ra-:,.s4--,-wa Q--4.-Fixx-J 2 - .' L W:- ,Nz 'fr Avi - 5 .-it-.11-L II, 2 m Q qv N uv 'iff' 3, '-:Y R r f SEQ X X X I fl' 'N f-cw xwff wt wg, f ff 4 Mm 6, X Th S 6 enior CIQSS JXPENCEHVILLE HIGH SCNOOD JNPENCERYILLE, QHIQ 0 fj- M F FCREWORD We, the members of the Annual Staff of 195-4,have given gladly of our time to prepare this annual in an effort to capture and record for all time the events of this school year. lf in the years to come when you look through its pages and old half-for- gotten memories are aroused then we will rest assured that our mission has been completed suc- cessfully. X- X N I 1 m I it mf S nllullubo Lion Tamers Ringmasters Managers Star Revue Midway Side Show The Barkers Under The Bi Strong Men 8 Top i i L CONTENTS if 0 . 0 Ti me -an THE Bl T0 1: mum u DEDICATION We, the Senior Class of Nineteen hundred Fifty-Four, wish to dedicate this annual to our parents who have loved and helped us. It has been their loving guiding influence that has shaped and molded our characters. Perhaps we haven't always been grateful to them but we would like to show our ap- preciation now by dedicating this yearbook to them as a token on the interest of the debt we hope to pay in the future. '4t ff. at if Mowuo sv- APPRECIATION Thousands of dollars spent on an education, hundreds of hours of experience, a wealth of knowledge and understanding, a genuine interest in youth .... all added to a commen- dable sense of humorg these things com- prise the faculty of the Spencerville School. They are always there, quietly in the back- ground helping and advising us. They too have played an important part in shaping our lives. Sometimes after a snap quiz or a unit test we haven't always been grateful to them for their knowledge and help. But now we would like to say simply thanks .... thanks for all the things you have done for us. 4 RINGMASTERS E. C. BRANSTETTER Ohio Northern Universityg Ohio State Universityg B.S.g M.A.g Drawing: The friends thou has't and their adoption tried Grapple to thy soul with hoops of steel. --Shakespeare EDWARD W. HAUSSER Baldwin Wallace Collegeg Teachers College of Columbia University: A.B.g B.S.g M.A.: Biology, Science. and Mathematics. Build thee more stately mansions, Oh, my Soul, As the swift seasons roll. THE POWER TO CHOOSE One of the abilities which distinguishes man from animal is his ability to choose. Although man has this ability. he must have a social order which will permithim to use it and better still stimulate him to do so. Your school as an institution encourages you to make the best use of your time in making choices and in generally mastering all essential fundamentals. At one time reading, arithmetic, and writing were considered the necessary ones but today they are not sufficient. Since it is possible for knowledge to be used in a fashion which is detrimental to mankind. it is therefore essential that it be directed by the principles and concepts which were so completely formulated and exemplified by our Lord and Master. Your ability to choose will determine the worth- whileness of your life. MANAGERS Friendship is that condition of social intercourse existing between two persons in which each being fully aware of the faults and short comings of the other still likes, respects. and is willing to sacrifice for the other person. One author said that one must be a friend in order to have a friend. No lopsidedness is possible. not even a 50-50 basis will do. We must go all out in our respect and devotion or else remain in that twi- llilghtoffriendship more honestly called acquaintance- s rp. We were created to feel sublimely content and well at ease when we felt the security of true friends about us and could enjoy the mutual socializing that only friends can share. May it be the goal ofeach Senior to build such friendships as will make him happy through life, and which will also prove a sound basis for a fine com- munity life. May each Senior find through friend- ship that partner for life which will make all the world more lovely and put a rainbow in every cloud. May each find that Friend who gives all life a mean- ing and each soul such a perfect outlook for the fu- ture that there will be no moaning of the bar when each puts out to sea. Top row - left to right - Mr. Balthaser. presidentg Mr. Dillon. vice presidentg Mr. Wierwille. Bottom row - left to ri ht - S Mr. Boyerg Mr. Grassley, clerkg Mr. Hilty. Two new members have joined the ranks of the Spencerville Board of Education this year. They join with the rest in ex- tending their sincere good wishes to the Class of '54 who by the time this mes- sage is read will have graduated. It is the hope of the Board of Education that when each senior's book of life has been written it will hold as many pleasant memories as this book with its record of the senior year. IOHN D. COLLINS 6 WILLIAM TRUNK Ohio Northern University: Van- dercook College of musicg B.S. in Educationg Instrumental and Vo- cal Music BONNIE DEEMER Ohio Northern University: Ohio Universityg A.B.g Englishg Geog- raphy. l mourn not that the desolate are happier sweet than l. But that you sorrow for my fate who am a passer by. Ido not ask for mighty words To leave the crowd impressed, But grant my life may ring so true My neighbor may be b1essed. SISIB Ufll God is loveg and he that dwelleth Sit ,B S in love dwelleth in God. and God in him. BE Olivet N. 'r y i r The future of society is in the hands of the schoolmaster of to- day. --Thomas H. Briggs DOROTHY MAY CLARK History a De Pauw Universityg Ohio North- ern University: University of Flor- ida: Bowling Green State Univer- sityg Gregg College: Typewriting, Shorthand, Bookkeeping. General Business To look up and not down, To look forward and not back. To look out and not in. and To lend a hand. --Edward Everett Hale 7 Bowling Green State University Ohio State University: B.S. in Education: B.A.g Science and Mathematics. MILDRED C. SARKA Ohio Northern Universityg Ohio Stare Universityg A.B.g M.A.g Speech and Social Science. Trust in the Lord with all thine hearty and lean not unto thine own understanding. What a new face courage puts on everything! A determined man. by his very attitude and the tone ofhis voice. puts a stop to defeat and begins to conquer. 'Tis education forms the common mindplust as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined. --Pope PEARL FRITZ Bowling Green State University: Ohio State University: B.S. in Ed- ucationg M.A.q English, Latin. Li- brarian Not what we give, but what we share--For the gift without the giver is bare: Who gives himself with his alms feeds three--l-lim- self. his hungering neighbor. and Me. RICHARD L. HUMMEL Ohio State Universityg B.S. in Ag- ricultureg Vocational Agriculture. Human hopes and human creeds. Have their root in human needs. 8 WES CRILE College of Woosterg B.S. in Phys- icalEducationg Boys Physical Ed- ucation, Arithmetic, General Science. RUTH E. PATTERSON Ohio Northern University: Univer- sity of Michigang A.B. in Educa- tionp English. MRS. DOROTHY HEIDLEBAUGH MiamiUniversityg B.S. in Educa- tiong Home Economics. Wx Q7 IANICE GRAESSLE Secretary First to thine own self be true and then it must follow as the night the day, thou cans't not then be false to any man, Roof tops. roof tops, what do you cover? Sad folk, bad folk. and many a glowing loverg Wise peo- ple, simple people, children of despair--Rooftops. roof tops hid- ing pain and care. Charles Hanson Town RUSSEL E. MCDORMAN Industrial Artsg B.S. of Elementary and Secondary Ed ucationg Bethany BibicalSeminaryg Ohio Northern Universityg Bowling Green State University. All problems become smaller if you don 't dodge them but confront them. F We are not what we think we are. but what we think, we are. MR. HENRY ZABORNIAK Kent State Universityg Bowling Green State Universityg B.S. in Educationg History: Geographyg Social Problemsg Commercial Law. Physical Education Assistants FirstRow: Gretchen Post. Second Row: Georgia Wisher, Shirley Wood. Absent from picture Phyl- lis Mason. 9 SIDE SHOW SIDE LIGHTS Class Colors: Green and Gray Class Motto: We've walked the paths, only the highways lie before us. Bowling Green Gang! Junior Prom! I MB ll Cooking .... No Less! Beauty in the Woods! Lazy Bones! Junior Trip. h Ah! Lakeside! P60 Beth and Wall! -Iv E'-ri jim!!! 4 Q...u.. AY Hrdeway Places I Angeles ! ?! ..J Homecoming! k 4k LJ gf 1,1 Two Thorns and a Rose! Glamour Boy! W JW in-.....f X N 4 , 2, K A Q XS + Wu SAMUEL K. SUNDERLAND H88.. JOYCE ELAINE MCCAIN Piggy-Wigs-nf CHARLES JACK BOYER Here's our President of 54 , And his trombone playing we adore. Concert Band l,2,3,45 Marching Band l,2,3.45 Class Officer-President 45 Baseball 3.45 Orchestra 1,25 Junior Class Play 35 Chorus 1. With her quiet charm and subtle wit, She just can't help but be a hit. Echoes StaffCeditorj45 Prince of Peace 45 Journal News Staff45 Senior Reporter 45 Honor Banquet 35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A.1,2,3,45 Chorus 45 Librarian 1, 25 Usher 2.35 D.A,R. Test 4. Sheis cute and quite a gal, And when a friend is needed, She's a pal. Junior Class Play 35 Concert Band 1.2, 3,45 Marching Band 1,2.3,45 Honor Banquet 35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Waitress 25 Orchestra 1,25 Class Officer-Student Council 45 Student Council-President 4. High school days have their delights, Butthey can't compare to high school nights. Junior Class Play 35 Class Officers- President 2. Vice President 45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Football 45 Varsity S 3,45 Track 3.4. Whether in class or on the floor, Here's a lad who knows the score. F.F.A. l.2,3.45 Varsity Basketball 3.45 Class Officer-Secretary-Treasurer 45 Football 3,45 Varsity 3,45 Waiter 25 Track 1.25 Parliamentary Procedure 2. 35 Chorus 2. Our friends see the best in us and by thatvery fact call forth the best from us. President 35 Band 1,2,3,45 Waitress 25 Junior Class Play 35 Reception Com- mittee 35 Chorus 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. 1. 2.3.45 Orchestra 1,25 Honor Banquet 35 Prince of Peace 45 Class Memorial 35 Class Prophecy 45 Class Will 45 Calendar 4. 12 SUSAN ELAINE MILLER Prof RICHARD LAVERN FISSEL Dick BEVERLY ANN HARTER Bev NORMAN LYTLE Red I X V si SHIRLEY JANE WOOD .fe GERALD D. KELLER Grass Her personality is like a coke, so re- freshing. Concert Band 1,2,3,45 Marching Band 1,2,3,45 Junior Class Play 35 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Honor Banquet 35 Reception Committee 35 Orchestra 1,25 Ring Committee 25 Waitress 25 Class Play Committee 35 Prince of Peace 45 Class Memorial 25 Class Prophecy 4: Class Will45Echoes Staff 2.45 Journal News Staff 25 Intramurals l,2,3,45 D.A.R. Test 4. Iwant to be bashful but the girls won't let me. Football 1,2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Track 25 Varsity S 1,2.3,45 Student Council 1,45 F.F.A. 3.45 Waiter 25 Manager Basketball 25 Office Assis- tant 4. Hair ofred, eyes of blue. we like him and think you would too. JuniorClass Play5 F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Par- liamentary Procedure 2.3,45 Waiter25 Marching Band l,2.3: Concert Band l,2,3. Her favorite fruit is dates. Her fav- orite fun is good cheerleading. Junior Class Play 35 Cheerleader 1.2, 45 G.A.A. 1,2.3,45 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Waitress 25 Reception Committee 35 Usher 35 Journal News Staff 35 Student Council 25 F.H.A. 1,3,45 Starduster Quartette 3.4. Here is a gal with a lot of fame, to excel in school work is her aim. Chorus 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3.45 Class Officer-Secretary Treasurer 35 Honor Banquet 35 Echoes staff 45 Shorthand Pin 45 Reception Committee 35 Li- brarian 1,25 Prince of Peace 45 Class Play Committee 35 Journal News Staff 45 Intramurals l,2,3,45 F.H.A. 1. Full of pep, full of vigor, he kept the classroom in a dither. F.F.A. 1.2,3.45 Junior Class Play 35 Varsity Basketbal13,45 Waiter 25 Jour- nal News Staff 45 State Judging Team 35 Reserve Basketball 25 Junior High Basketball 1. 13 ANNE BOWERS DARREL GENE WOLFORD Wolf GEORGIA JEAN FAST Jeanie Y' 5 N NORMAN E. YOUNG CONNIE MARIE DERSHEM 1- CARL E. MARTIN The captain of our team was Norm, He took the football team by storm. Football1.2,3,4, Captain 45 Varsity S 3.45 Track 35 Reserve Basketball 2.3. Five feet three, brown eyes. black hair. Goes steady with Hugh and has beauty rare. Concert Band 1,2,3,45 Marching Band 1,2.3.45 Cheerleader l.3,45 Chorus 1. 2,3,4g Orchestra 1,25 Star Duster Quar- tette 3,45 Reception Committee 35 Waitress 25 Class Officer-Annual Re- porter25 Student Council-Secretary 35 G.A.A. 1.2. Has hair of blond and eyes of blue. A sweet personality to match these too. Chorus 2.3.45 Reception Committee 35 F.H.A. 3.45 G.A.A. 3: Attendant 45 Memorial Committee 4. He played football in the fall. But his real love is basketball. Junior Class Play 35 Varsity S 2.3.45 Varsity Basketbal13,45 Baseball 2.3.45 Waiter 25 Junior High Basketball 1. The Footballfield isn't the only place where you can use a good line. Footba113.4g VarsityS 3.45 Track 3.4. lt's nice to be natural if you're natur- ally nice. Band4 Shawnee 1.2.35 Chorus 4 Shaw- nee 1,2,35 Spanish Club. Shawnee 35 Y-Teen, Shawnee 2,35 Eisteddfod Solo, Shawnee 15 Echoes Staff 45 F.H.A., Shawnee 15 Acappella, Shaw- nee 2.3. 14 NANCY IO HIXSON KENNETH H. RIDER Skidboard PHYLLIS ANNE MASON BRUCE HARRUFF Hairy GRETCI-IEN ANN POST Gretch ROBERT PAUL DAUGHERTY Bob Full of fun the live long day, Sweet and happy is our Kay. Concertand Marching Band 2,354 Mt. Healthy 15 Chorus 3,45 Junior Class Play 35 Prince of Peace 45 G.A.A. 2, 3.4: Y-Teens 1 Mt. Healthy Waitress He is nice and friendly and thinks girls are all right, With such pleasures as these why study all night. Varsity Basketball 3,45 Reserve Basket- ball 25 Football 1,35 Varsity S 3.45 Waiter 25 Student Council 2. A guy that is friendly with a smile thatisgrand, He really struts when he leads the band. Marching Band 1,2,3.45 Cheerleader l,2,3,45 Drum Major 2,3,45 Chorus 1, 2.3.43 Class Prophecy 45 Reception Committee 35 Prince of Peace 45 In- tramurals 1. Gretch is agalwith long black hair, And her studies aren't her only care. Office Assistant 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. 1.2. 3,45 Intramurals l,2.3,45 Librarian 1. 2,3,45 Journal News staff 1,2,35 Class Prophecy45 Class Will 45 Junior Class Play 35 Prince of Peace 45 Usher 2,35 Echoes 45 F.H.A. l,2.3. Little and shy and always bright, That's our Mary. you guessed it right. Chorus 1.2,3,45 Librarian 3,45 Eistedd- fod 2,3,45 Usher 35 Intramurals 1,2,35 G.A.A. l,2,3. Energy and persistence conquer all things. Concert Band l,2,3,45 Marching Band l,2,3,45 Prince of Peace 45 Intramur- als 2.3.45 Flower and Color Commit- tee 4. 15 KAY ANN PEARSON GEORGE WILSON MARY LOUISE ORTEGA JOHN W. PURDY Bill New 5 A MERALENE FAYE TURNER PAUL RICHARD EUTSLER Useless Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm. Ring Committee 2g Waiter 25 Varsity Basketball 3,43 Football l,2,3,4g Echoes 4: Track 1.2. In typing class she is a whiz. A right grand girl our Jakie is. Star Dusters 3,45 Concert Band l,2. 3.45 Marching Band l,2,3,4g Junior Class Play 3: G.A.A. l,2.4p Chorus 1, 2.3.45 Reception Committee 3: Prince of Peace 45 Echoes 4. An Echoes artist and Ioyce's pal, A really good dancer is this gal. Chorus lg G.A.A. l,2,3,4g Intramurals l,2,3,4g Echoes Staff 4. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Marching and Concert Band 1,2,3.4g Reserve Basketball 2,3g Varsity Bas- ketball 4g Junior Class Play 35 F.F.A. 1,2.3,4g Varsity S 2,3,4g Prince of Peace 4g Honor Banquet 33 Student Council 3g Class Memorial 2,3g Chorus lg Waiter 2. He burns the midnight oil, but not al- ways for study. F.F.A. l.2,3,4g Track 1. Pals around with Gretcheng is musical- ly inclined. But her heart is like the moon, there's a man in it. Concert Band 1,2,3,4g Marching Band 1,2,3.4g Chorus 1.2.3.4p Class Officer- Secretary-Treasurer lg Star Dusters 3, 45 Ring Committee2g Waitress2g State Solo 3: Eisteddfod 1,2.3.4p Class Mem- orial 2g Orchestra 1.2. 16 SHARON LEE BINKLEY Jake HAROLD ROGER POINT is BETH MACE RICHARD FOX Eagle 1 CAROLYN ANN COFFMAN Coffee LINDEN G. KROUSKOP Tweet Tweet is short and can really sing. Now she wears a diamond ring. Concert Band 1.2.3.45 Marching Band 1,2,3.45 Chorus 1.3.45 Intramurals 1. 2.3.45 F.H.A. 1.2.3.4, President 45 G.A.A. 1.2.3.4: A little shy, but a wonderful guy. Thought is the seed of action. Football 1.2.3,45 Reserve Basketball 25 Varsity Basketball 3.45 Baseball 1, 2.3.45 State Manager 35 Waiter 2. The smile is mightier than the grin. Echoes Staff 45 G.A.A. 1,2.3,45 Usher 35 Chorus 1.2.3.45 Librarian 1,25 Of- fice Assistant 3.4. Helping someone else is the secret of happiness. G.A.A. 1, Reporter 2, Secretary 3. Vice President 45 Journal News 1.2.3, 45 Chorus 2.3.45 F.H.A. 1.2,3,45 Sec- tetaty5 Echoes Staff 45 Class Officer- Vice President35 Librarian 1.25 Honor Banquet 35 Class Play Committee 35 Intramurals 1,2,3.45 Reception Com- mittee-Program 35 Commencement Committee-Motto 35 Class Play Prompter 3. Laugh andllaugh with you, Study and you study alone. Concert Band 1.25 Marching Band 1,25 Junior Class Play 35 Football 1. 17 JANICE LOUISE ZIMMERMAN Tweet Tweet --:.' CHARLES G. HAUSSER Chuck SHIRLEY ANN ROHRB ACH Here is a lad who is known as Joe, He plays football like a pro. Football 1,2,3,4g Reserve Basketball: Varsity S l,2.3g Manager lg Intra- murals 1. CARMEN RU PERT HB 1.- Good things come in little packages. G.A.A. 1.2.3.4: Chorus 1,2,3,4g Ring Committee 3g Waitress 2g Class Proph- ecy 4: Usher 35 Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Tall, smart. and full of fun, A girl who is friendly to everyone. Journal News Staff 2.3.45 Honor Ban- quet 3g G A.A. 1,2.3.4g Echoes Staff 4: Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Prince of Peace 4g Chorus 1: Librarian 3g Usher 3: F. H.A. 1. MARLENE SUE WILKINS They conquer who think they can. F.F.A. 1.2: Class Officer 1. GEORGIA MAE WISHER WILLIAM CARLTON GRAESSLE Bill Many great men were silent. F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. Ellie is a bright little lass. She's one of the shortest in the class. Junior Class Play 3: G.A.A. 1,2,3g F.l-l.A. 3: Chorus 1,2,3g Librarian lg TOM F' CLEMENT ' Intramurals 1.2.3. 18 ELEANOR LEE MULHOLLAND Ellie MARTHA ANN McMICHAEL Marty The only person we know that beats time is a drum player. Marching Band 1,2,3.4g Concert Band 1,2,3gG.A.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. 1,2.3,4g Usher 3: Intramurals 1.2,3.4. THOMAS MONFORT Gentlemen prefer blondes ---- I hope the ladies do. F.F.A. 1.2.3,-iq State Judging Team 3.4: Manager 2: Chorus lg Football lg Parliamentary Procedure 2.3.4: MARILYN JANE BRENNEMAN Her friends they are many. Her ene- mies .... has she any? Junior Class Play 3: Honor Banquet 3: Chorus 1,2,3,4: Prince of Peace 4. LAVERN CLEMENT Ifsilence were golden. this lad would be rich. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 MARIANNE BLYTHE She's fulloffun. vigor. and vim. Look at her future, it doesn't look dim. F.H.A.1,3,4:G.A.A. 1.3: Librarian 1. 2: Usher 3. IOEL REYNOLDS Not only good. but good for some- thing. State Iudging Team 2.35 Parliamen- tary Procedure 3g F.F.A. 1,2.3,4g In- tramurals 1.2.3. JOHN WELLA BURNETT Arthur Murray's pride and joy. Quite a dancer is this boy. Football 1.2.35 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4g Track 1.2: Parliamentary Procedure 2.3: VarsityS2. 19 SCRIBBLE PAGE We, the Senior Class of 1954, knowing our deathis soon to come but hoping we might not be forgotten, do hereby make this our last will and testament. To the Underclassmen, we will the following: Beverly Harter wills her ability to get along with Mr. Zaborniak to Joan Wein- ken. Sharon Binkley wills her blond hair to Barbara Ickes. Marianne Blythe wills her out-of-town friends to Phyllis Sever. Anne Bowers wills her driving permits to Carol Goetz. Marilyn Brenneman wills her studying to Mae Shanks. Carolyn Coffman wills her rides on Jenning's Bus to Jane Patrick. Connie Dershem wills her friendliness to Pat Williamson. Georgia Fast wills her pleasing personality to Evelyn Leatherman. Nancy Hixson wills her cheerleading to Jean Place. Joyce McCain wills her saxophone playing to Lois Thompson. Marty McMichael wills her drum sticks to Mary Lou Harbison Beth Mace wills her musical ability to Lorna Strayer. Phyllis Mason wills her flute playing ability to Caroleen Graessle. Susan Miller wills all her troubles with the annual to next year's editor. Eleanor Mulholland wills her brothers and sisters to Eva Rider. Kay Pearson wills her gift of gab to Shirley Hook. Gretchen Post wills her friends to Carol Bigelow. Shirley Rohrbach wills her ability to get the car to Elsie Hamilton. Marlene Turner wills her charleston ability to Merril Turner. Marlene Wilkins wills her Journal News problems to Mrs. Clark. Georgia Wisher wills her ability to play basketball to Judy Balthaser. Shirley Wood wills her clothes to Linda Place. Jack Boyer wills his way with the girls to Bob Renz. John Burnett wills his interest in the F. F. A. to John Moorman. Lavern Clement wills his shyness to Homer Culver. Thomas Clement wills his tallness to Gerald Bell. Dick Fissel wills his little feet to Gene Goodwin. Ed Martin wills his ability to go with one girl to Ted Biederman. Bill Purdy wills his athletic ability to Charley Harter. Norm Young wills his car to Earl Gaskill. Mary Ortega wills her pierced ears to Marsha Gaskill. Janice Zimmerman wills her baby picture to the annual. Darrel Wolford wills his freckles to Ralph Rigdon. George Wilson wills his ability to twirl to Darlene Goodwin. Sam Sunderland wills his jokes to Eleanor Morris Carmen Rupert wills his 'cute nose to Larry Coil. Ken Rider wills his ability to win an argument to Miss Fritz. Joel Reynolds wills his livestock to Bill Bowersock. Harold Point wills his rides on the band bus to Jay Seibert. Tom Monfort wills his TV business to Mr. Collins. Norm Lytle wills his dish pan hands to Russ Shark. Linden Krouskop wills his motor bike to Dick Rider. Gerald Keller wills his nickname to Dennis Wells. Chuck Hausser wills his beard to Clair Zimmerman. Bruce Harruff wills his job of buffing to Glenn Golliff. Bill Graessel wills his Kroger job to Merl Gaskill. Richard Fox wills Converse to Freda Burnett. Paul Eutsler wills his ability to be the life of the party to Bill Oackes. Bob Daugherty wills his ability to study to Keith Steiger. 21 Nancy Hixson fl To the familiar melody of Pomp and Circumstance played by the Spen- ce rville High School Band the black con- vertible moved slowly around the track and came to a stop in front of the blea- chers. Miss Nancy Hixson and her court were introduced to the fans. Later at the dance sponsored annually by the G. A. A. Nancy was officially crowned Homecoming Queen of 1953 by honorary football captain Norman Young. The theme of the dance was Down By The Old Mill Stream. Outstanding on the program were songs by the Star- dusters Quartet and a pantomime by Coach Crile and Jean Place. After the program everyone danced until midnight to the music of the Rhapsodiers. OM ,r 'I X V ,, ,Fa 3951? J . nj' 'Aga' 1 , ' ' fa t' ' .. I ' UN ll V21 b Q , ffl t ,N left-to-right: Shirley Strayer. freshman attendant: Barbara lckes. junior attendant: Norman Young. honorary foot- ball captaing Nancy Hixson, queen: Connie Dershem, senior attendantg Jane Patrick. sophomore attendant. s my Processional Big Cats f Oueen of the Big Top Grand Entrance Grand Finale ---q N 23 OF ALL THE BOOKS YOU MAY EVER READ .fn S , ig , ' 7 X' Sl? Jgj- f :xl ,.... .,.' gn ,f f1...- v-.i1 I. gf?-lbfwf , ,O...O ...Of- - 5 +.,:,f Xw,w.m. Wfzii' THIS IS THE BOOK YOU MOST NEED RFAD fl' STUDY 17' Compliments SPENCERVILLE MINI STERIAL ASSOCIATION LET'S SUPPOSE THAT: JACK BOYER CONNIE DERSHEM GRETCHEN POST BRUCE HARRUFF BEVERLY HARTER ANNE BOWERS BETH MACE SHIRLEY WOOD JANICE ZIMMERMAN GEORGE WILSON NANCY HIXSON NORM LYTLE MARTY MCMICHAEL DARREL WOLFORD SUSAN MILLER SHIRLEY ROHRBACH MERALENE TURNER KAY PEARSON DICK FISSEL TOM MONFORT LINDEN KROUSKOP ED MARTIN CHUCK HAUSSER HAROLD POINT SHARON BINKLEY PAUL EUTSLER ELEANOR MULHOLLAND JOYCE MCCAIN KEN RIDER JOHN BURNETT BILL PURDY NORM YOUNG GEORGIA WISHER BOB DAUGHERTY LAVERN CLEMENT MARY ORTEGA GEORGIA FAST JOEL REYNOLDS GERALD KELLER MARILYN BRENNEMAN CAROLYN COFFMAN PHYLISS MASON SAM SUNDERLAND DICK FOX MARIANNE BLYTHE CARMEN RUPERT BILL GRASSELE TOM CLEMENT WAS SHORT WASN'T MARRIED TO GORDIE DIDN'T HAVE DOUG FOR A BROTHER DIDN'T HAVE A CAR WAS A BLONDE LOST HER VOICE DIDN'T HAVE A DIAMOND HAD BLACK HAIR HAD SHORT HAIR WASN'T DRUM MAJOR DIDN'T GO STEADY WASN'T A FIERY' REDHEAD COULDN'T DRIVE DIDN'T GO TO LAFAYETTE WASN'T SUPERIOR DIDN'T LIKE CHEVIES COULDN'T DANCE COULDN'T GIGG LE COULDN'T WINK WAS TALL WASN'T A CHAUFFEUR FOR THE GIRLS DIDN'T ARGUE WENT STEADY GOT TO SCHOOL ON TIME LIVED IN TOWN DIDN'T CHEW GUM WAS AN ONLY CHILD WAS SIX FEET TALL WASN'T A SOPHOMORE FAN HAD STRAIGHT HAIR DIDN'T TEASE HAD HIS APPENDIX WAS FAT DIDN'T STUDY SO HARD LIKED GIRLS WAS TALL COULDN'T SEW DIDN'T GET LETTERS FROM SOUTH WAS A GRASSHOPPER WAS REAL LOUD DIDN'T RIDE THE JENNINGS BUS HAD BEEN WITH US FOUR YEARS WASN'T PRESIDENT WAS A WO LF DIDN'T WANT TO GET MARRIED WASN'T A GOOD JOE REALLY STUDIED WAS NOT SO QUIET 25 I l n P i QSM S X fn 116 X 4 mga JUNIOR CLASS The junior class started the year with 56 members, adding one, Keith Young, during the year. On November 20, 1953 the class play, If Mother Only Knew, was presented. Committees were chosen for the prepara- tion of the Junior-Senior Prom and plans were soon under way for this big event. In May the classen- joyed a trip to Dayton where they visited the National Cash Register, Wright Monument, and Fort Ancient, The class would like to express their appre- ciation to their sponsors, Mr. Hausser and Miss Fritz and to the others who also aided in ad- vising. Without their help the year could not have been the success which it was. Officers - President. Evelyn Leatherman, Vice President, Clair Zimmerman, Secretary- Treasurer, Dennis Wellsg Reporter, Mae Shanks: Student Council, Donelda Whetstone, Jay Seibert. Row 1 left-to-right -- M, Gaskill, L, Shepler, L. Reeder, G. Bell, I. Hance, R. Rigdon. Row 2 -- B, McDonough, P. Adams, J. Siebert, J. Balthaser, B. Bowersock, L. Place, Row 3 -- E. Gaskill, L, Strayer, D. Becker, R. Schwartz, P. Sever, B, Renz. Row4 -- L. Coil, J. Wienken, F, Kill, E, Daniels, M, l-Iarbison, E. Fair, Row 5 --J, Miller,G. Golliff, C, Goetz, G, Coil, B, Ickes, D. Wolford. Row 6 -- M. Sheets, E. Mil- ler, D. Wells,D. Degen, E, Hamilton, B. Meeker. Row '7 -- M. Lamon, H. Culver, D. Whetstone, K. Steiger, E, Leatherman, F. Vulgamott, Row 8 -- C, Zimmerman, C. Claus, G. Wisher, C. Harter, P. Martin, J, Moorman. Row 9 -- M. Shanks, J. Wilkins, M. Mullenhour, T. Beider- man, E. Rider,J. Holten, Camera Shy --K, Y0ung,J. P1ace,T, Bell, - Q- . 2 H 0 .lf ,. -as I l g j . K K... Mari- ' . ' J 51 nv ,bi ,. pi- -di.,-1 sg fl 'M :M Q Y. Q is J? fr U, fb 2 f Li' Wi l 'v ft. y . - P' Q . f. .wif 4 X . .ga 4 L .. A K 5. fp, ,. fi. 7255 -i' i.l'.l, , wi. J,, Qt Er. , elif ft.- f ii- , -ur ,Rf J SOPHOMORE CLASS L . Ak fr, -6 . v 5 , 6' I, .5 , as 3. , Q V Q Y.. - ,gd I W ff i .H dn- A . Row 1 left-to- P' right -- B. Hoch, , fl , f X R' ' R, Hinderlang, A. ,,. is K . ' L Eutsler, L. MC- .MN a. A - ' wi . f ' V , N QP, Pheron, I. Barnes, u , 4' C. r 4 3' ' 5 ' 5' ' . R' G. Goodwin. Row ' ' s. , wg ' 5 ' ' s -'1 . 2 --L.McKin1ey. f , r l sfnf IN . . ,r ,fl K,Adams,P,w11- so X, , V . . B' liamson, J. HiX- ,ri L4 ' , SOD. W' Bice- D- Q J Q .r Stallter, C. Bige- . 10W- ROW 3 -- S, r , ' ,, Officers - President, '- E' - 9 Blythe, V.. Clem- Gene Goodwin, Vice f- 3 f. N 3' E. em., C- Glmef- J- M President, Larry Mc- - 'f , .3 ' r if Patrick, M, De- A Kinley, Secretary- ,r ' , w g ,gk J Vllblss-D-Vulga' i., Treasurer, Carol Bige- i Q R' mmf- ,RQW 4 x 1 lowg Reporter, Beulah , f L. Wilkins- B- Swickwrathg Student 4. A , gglvicgwgatlfgill gf Council, Bill Oackes, -V ., ' al' . . . - 1- r at 1 ' ' , K 1 Mack, R. Fryer. ,Q ' D. Jane Patrick. ia., A . c , Row 5-- R. Gould, Q-.rr ' . 'A ' . ,la . y' 1 R. Ml11h0118l1d. B. f .. Q September 8, 1953 X ' .rfr ,L a Y x Collins. M- R M , 'Q found fifty-nine eager X , - , , Shobe, J. WiS' N sophomores returning ,, wasser. M. Sim' 71452 to school, A new W irldillger. ROW 5 ' member, Wayne Bice, N -- B. Bl'iflCCfiC1d. , joined the group. Q Q' ,, - .- B. Gossard, P. gg ' One of the out- 0- 1' . ., V .. Risher, B. Fail0r. 5 ,Q standing events of the h, , .,.. X, 'N M. Turner, S. ff' EPS year was the enjoyable ' ' we- W5 Hook. Row 7 -- trip to Hocking 5 7, I A S, Reynolds, B. f-f- K Valley. ? l' H ' Malone. J. Coil, The annualmaga- if P. Neuman, W. zine sale amounted to 53 Whetstone, P. ee S1556,20. Roberta Q R 3 . Fissel. ROW 8 W as Mack was top sales- ff 5 , B , M. Brooks. F. . lady with 5255.1-5. +A Q ' D Stallter, E. Jones, , 'M The sophomores ty f - ., - , . , A 1 fs G, Reynolds, D. r U , . Wish to express ap' V jf, Rider. D. Fair- 5 preciation to their ad- Hit bum. B- H3l'l'l1ff- visors, Mrs. Patterson, j J. Wi1SOI1. Row 9 Y, and Mr. Zaborniak, ' ZS? -- N. Monfort. B. - , for their helpfulguid- C ' Oackes, R. Croft, L gs- ance. 2 P. Gaskill, R, . , Coil, Camera I 2 I . shy -- s,Hi1e,c. , , - , Daugherty. , W ' X ,, i' , Y 'Y .1-swf' FK , ,bg me 3 , va' . Q, f' I ' Wil-Liv fr .AA v - A s. r ' 1 MX , it ,sL5i'f is su. in If 2 W N. au... all K I gf Z.. hrs W-. . A J .a L i, i. A Q. f - 1 + 5 - J , 3 Of, . ,., .- v . L . . ... r -f ff 1. if a 4, 'ww O vb Q , FRESHMEN CLASS In October, 1953, the freshmen enjoyed a class trip to Cincinnati. Some points of interest were the zoo, train terminal, and Krohn Conser- yatory in Eden Park. The class wishes to thank the sponsors, Miss Shrider and Mr. McDorman. OFFICERS - President, Jerry Nolan, Vice President, Ruth Champ, Sec- retary-Treasure, Richard Putman, Student Council,C1ifford Ball and Lois Thompson, Annual Reporter, Anita Medaugh. Row 1 left-to-right -- M. Daugherty, K. McDorman, R, Putman, K. Beamond, N, Hamilton, R. Kill, D, Goodwin,B. Greber,S, Stemen, Row 2 -- L, Him, F. Burnett, J, Brown, S, Strayer, C, Ball, D. McMichael,G, Daniels, R. Champ, C. White, Row 3 -- C. Trippy, P. Jones, D, Bren- neman, G. Truesdale, B. Knapp. Row 4 -- J. Degen, P. Rider,M. Lies, A, Medaugh, C. Graessle, Row 5 -- E. Whetstone,E, Monfort, W, Fronk, D, Wilson, A, Wolford,S, Macklin, N. Ginter,C, Moorman, L, Thompson. Row 6 -- M, Moorman, J. Adair, C, Kill, A. White, M, Clement, R, Malone, J. Hirn, J. Prince, R, Wein. Row '7 -- S. Workman, T. Meeker, M. Miller, Row 8 -- E. Morris, J. Bowsher, T Crider. Row 9 -- L. Miller, S. Schwartz, J. Nolan, Row 10 -- L, Adams,M. Lynch. Camera Shy -- J. Hines, A. Klaus, C. Potts. 30 A . 95' N x . m ' , vs -.- ' ,X ., V, 'N ,MM -if w 'T ,Q A f ' . ,, ,ii gl Q-Q 4x -A-x5i.vYf. J 1 A13 k Q h L Q, Q Nam K ' I .XSS wyfgg ,ff J f My ..,,. gm ,E X ' iz? SEVENTH GRADE September 9, 1953, was a red letter day for 51 students, 22 boys and 29 girls, as we prouldy entered the seventh grade, We felt highly honored at being the first class to leave the beautifulnew grade school building. We found the change into junior high quite different from our past in the grade school but we have enjoyed it greatly and feel that we are adjusting ourselves to the new way. Our class is well represented in the band, orchestra, and junior high basketball. The one highlight of the year was the Christmas party. Our thanks go to our teachers -- Mrs, Patterson, Mrs, Sarka, Miss Shrider, Mr, Collins, and Miss Deemer andgespecially to our sponsors, Mrs, l-leidlebaugh and Mr, Collins, Officers - President, Jim Krendl, Vice President, Joyce Strayer, Sec- retary-Treasurer, Patty Snyder, Reporter, Joan Wright, Student Council, Jim Mericle, Judy l-liles. Row 1 left-to-right -- G, McDaniels, J. Strayer, P, McKinley, P, Snyder, E. Ball, K. Burnfield, T. Kill, J. Carey, J. Williamson, Row 2 -- C. Sandkuhl, L. White, J. Hiles, M. Wilkins, J. Brotherwood, B. Lee, P. Becker, J. Mericle, S, Point. Row 3 -- B. Crooks, R, Gaberdiel, J, Lawrence, J. Wright, J. Lee, J, Miller, J. Medsker, C. Bowersock, D, Keller. Row 4 -- S. Turner, R, Harruff, L, Hochl Row 5 -- J, Gales, J. Wilson, L. Binkley. Row 6 -- S. Trippy, M. Schwartz, M. Kill. Row '7 -- N, Winthrop, J, Krendl, C, Schwartz. Row 8 -- H, Fisher, M, Vulgamott, S, Kurtz, Row 9 -- E, Miller, C, Nichols, E, Nichols, Row 10 -- K. Zuber, W. Baldwin, L. Miller, Row ll -- A. Fisher, Camera Shy -- L. Meeker, C. Auer, High School Absentees Top Row left-to-right -- J, Place, K, Young, A. Klaus, T. Bell, W, Schuller, C. Potts, Bottom Row -- C. Auer, J. Lotz, S. Jackson, J. Carey, L. Meeker. Compliments of SHAWNEE GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION Best Wishes from 901 Shawnee Road Lima Ohio W I M A POINT SANDWICH SHOP Lima Ohio A Friendly Place to Eat Steaks - Chops - Sandwiches Delphos Ohio Compliments of GREGG'S RELIABLE MOTOR SALES Authorized Dealer - Sales and Service DeSoto - Plymouth - Diamond T Trucks . h. Telephone 3011 Lima O lo 315 East Auglaize Street Wapakoneta, Ohio THE B 81 G STOCKYARDS A Good Place to Buy and Sell ED. HOELDERLE 8. COMPANY Spencerville, Ohio Elgin, Ohio Plumbing - Heating Telephone 206 Round Oak Furnaces Telephone Venedocia 77-5 h D I h , Oh' Licensed and Bonded for your Protection 207 Non State street e P os Io M ' QUINN 'S 'Y N Wallpaper - Paints HART'S JEWELERS Diamonds - Watches - Silverware 211 West High Street Lima, Ohio Radios - Luggage - Appliances Telephone 49391 126 West High Street Lima, Ohio KAY'S JEWELRY STORE Diamonds - Watches l29 North Main Street Limo Ohio DON JENKINS, JEWELER 140 West High Street Lima Ohio STIPPICH HARDWARE COmpliHleHtS of - THE HSUSIE Qu Lima Opposite Court House Ohio Drive In and Curb Service Telephone 8906i Lima, Ohio NEUHAUSER HATCHERIES, INC. Chicks - Feeds - Remedies Equipment LOCKWOOD REAL ESTATE For buying or selling farms - city property see Lockwood Real Estate Company 42lO South Dixie Highway Lima Ohio U.S. Approved - Pullorum Passed John Schuge, Manager 225 Union Street Lima, Ohio Telephone 61461 1 MNDE THE BIG OP S A la Si 6 0 S 1 XM fa 5 Elk' ls Q i6 .5 Ai n-:Yr-Y f. 0i'zfz..,,, Fred P. Doseck Bowling Green State University Ohio State University B,S. in Education Elementary Principal and Grade Sixth Miss Jane Miller Bowling Green State University B,S, in Education Third Grade The thing that goes the farthest Toward making life worthwhile, That costs the least and does the most Is just a pleasant smile. Mrs, Pauline Meihls Ohio Northern Univer- sity Grad. In Ped. Second Grade Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream Life is reall Life is earnestl And the grave is not its goal. Weave deeds of love every- where Scatter kindness and cheer. Do your duty, never shirk There's beauty in good work. Mrs. Edith Boroff Bowling Green State University B,S, in Education Fourth Grade Believe that you can and you will not fail, Though mighty the task begun! Believe that you can though hard the trail, And rugged the road you run! -- Author Unknown Be thou the rainbow to the storms of lifel The evening beam that smiles the clouds away And tints tomorrow with prophetic ray, -- Byron For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over, and gone, The flowers appear on the earthg the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. --Song of Solomon 2:12 36 Mildred Leis Bowling Green State University Grad. in Ped. First Grade Mrs. Helen Wisher Ohio Northern University B,S, in Education Fifth Grade To work out our life problems, we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error. Miss Betty Clantz Bowling Green State University Ohio Northern University University of Colorado Grad. in Ped . B. S. in Education First Grade ' Just being happy is a fine thing to do -- Looking on the bright side rather than the blue. He who has books for company, Has friends for solitude. Mary Ann QZimmer- Daisy Coit many Lawrence Miami University Ohio Northern Univer- Ohio Northern Univer- Sify sity Cadet Course Grad. in Ped. Second Grade Third Gradg Iva Grassley Dorothea Plikerd Defiance College Ohio Northern Univer- Mrs. Mabel Wright Ohio Northern Univer- sity Bowling Green State University sity Cadet Course Grad. in Ped. Grad. in Ped. Fourth Grade Grade 1 Sixth Grade A good action is never Anything worth doing at all is The heights of great lostg it is a worth doing well. men reached and kept treasure laid up and Were not attained by guarded for the doer's sudden flight need. But they, while their companions slept Were toiling upward in Mrs. Cleta Brincefield - Ohio Northern Univer- the night' sity Donna ller Bowling Green State Morehead State College College Ohio State University Grad in Ped . . A B ' . ' Our greatest glory is not in . Grade Fwe falling: but in rising every Music time we fall. -- Confuscious F And when the great musician plays in notes of joy or pain Then let my heart respond and , sing, through in a minor strain A wondrous song, a living song, a rapturous song to send And in a thrilling major chord, there, let life end. -- Elizabeth Moore 37 2 1 i Qs Q' .fsgxl Siyif ' ffff4f9'4Q? j V f W1 1 T Q .. 32 -in ,535 fi l ' fQ:3.5,r iw dffrw I fn W L, Q ' c-jj: if li sig- x J -L -653' 1 W Y, . W . Nik . N 4 -1 mhz Magi Miva, , ,gm Li L . , X A n , K L , k W-an: wb A-W... ,,,. ' k 'fiiif if, 1 XE V , 5 4 K Q A .W M. 2' if M A .5 , f A S Riff: V 5 5 K . W 4 W' im, . 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A J 'f f : : Aft-, 3 - J 'ls - A. , -L :: 'J E SX, -i ' ' 'K K a s ,,, K L M . aFfiit4'g ' 'f-'f,. - f- A in A fer' A 2. . l i it A A- , . jK P U K . K1 Q ' K A X ,K K K ..... an Yi KM - KK . K x KK ii. . K . KK .K N ,.. c K is K ,.. K K, K Row 1 left-to-right: B, Heil, M, Savidge, E. Mace, J. Trunk, D. l-larruff, S. Shobe, E, Kill, O, Hile, L. Reed, L. Keller, C. Mason: Row 2: S. Buettner, J. Holton, R, Wapplehorst, L. Stout, J. Wolford, B. Whitline, S. Boyer, R. Bell, E. Boker, J. Morris, T, Wilson, L. Sandkuhlg Row 3: R, Doernberg, L. Foster, I. Miller, R. Rockhold,J. Saw- miller, E. Louth, D. Harruff, S. Becker, P. Coburn, F. Neu, R. Brotherwood, J,.Coburng Row 4: I. Swickrath, K. Daniels, B. Adair, D, Croft, C, Egts, L. Kill, L. Roeswer, K, Reynolds, J. Frysinger, S. Purdy, E,Tatsch,K. Kilgore- Row 5: J. Stinebuck, N, Heidlebaugh, P. Neimeyer, M. Devilbiss, R. Sawmiller, B, Eutsler, R. Crooks, M. Spence R. Bell, J, Croft, R. McClurgg Camera Shy: D. Harruff, K. Garwood, S. Gaskill. SECOND GRADE FIRST GRADE Row 1--left-to-right--M. Lauer, L. Keller. Row 2--P. Nolan, O. Schuller, L. Boroff, D. Lee, B. Brown, A. Reynolds, B. Bowersock,C. Wiswasser,J. Johnson, S. l-lixson, J. Eutsler,M. Jones. Row 3--S. Stevens, R. Seibert,J. Bowersock R. Schrolucke,D. Donivan, S. Maurer, B. Zuber, B. Evans, D. Wurster, B. Hipsher, J. Baker, O. Schaffer. Row 4-- O. Nichols, M. McClurg, R. Gross, L. Miller, J. Hiles, P. Stout, L. Kilgore, R. Carder, L. Morrison, R. Warnecke D. Morrison, B. McMichael. Row 5--R. Stinebuck, C. Klaus, E. Marsh, M. Gillispie, K. Point, N. Mauri, B Wierwille, J. Seibert, D. Post, S. Brown, T. Adair, J. Vulganott. Row 6--N. Koenig C. Sawmiller, C. Wilson C. Conner, Foster, G. Meyers, C. White, G. Spicer, M. Shindledecker, L. Temenoff M. Sawmiller, R, Schwartz. Row 7--J. Eisert, P. Knapp, R. Augsburger, G. Bowers, S. J Adams, R. Neimeyer, R. Schwark, R. Dunnigan, E. Monfort, D. Morrison, B. Roesner,M. Wapplehorst. Row 8--E. Miller,T. Fast, R. Armitage, J. Moorman, M. Harbert, K. Med- .5 sker, J. Martin, S. Mark, R. Thompson, S. Potts, S. Spicer, C. Keller. Camera Sky--G. WK Overholt, . Schlaughter, C. Brentlinger. s A ... . is ,, C K K . r KK . .KK ,LK .V .KK KKK K ' ' 'f i ki Q ' 1 ! vm K' jK KK EK .N f J 'Lib AK, .K KK wir . ,K K . Y EK K' J . K l K K CQ' K .fLjKIKK. V 'N K . 1. Y yi EJKKKS X i - K. -:rf Q K,Qi'i'K A . ' , ' . .ff ' 'f' : --f- 5 - ' ' ., A ,, we . ...... .aw . . a . :N . - ft K .. 1 Km 'K Q -. K. K' K,1sKg K - is J K K y 1 K K. 'Kr . 1 .: . 'T' - 5 A J-Q ' Q -A f A ' sl , W2 . g, , . .. HP ' 1 K A P ii' ' ' sf A X,i5.EK1- . ' Q 4 'Y , f . . . . f ' J . Q A. Q1 ' AS- ,. P , i- .,.'. K ,, C - gw Ibm ' F - -N' B ' Pile Iv. X aa. his ,QQ .1 ' . K, fa s .K-K ki, - ,..- - ,KM ' P ,Kam td , 4 .1 K5 a 4. M' . -.K, K K 'il s, ' Q 1 .KKQK K A+- A ff.. ...R Q- . J - . -A ia, . Q A .- W 1 'K - W -' - . , 5 .Q ' A av ' . - . .r f ., 4. 5' A 'B 1. - -. ' - .. A s G- . 1- J A ' if' . 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Sunder- land, Mrs. Edna Branstetter Ohio Northern University Kindergarten These are the things to cherish: A seed, and a dream, and a child, Else must the nations per- ish, And earth fall away to the wild. -- Author Unknown lj I CIRCUS RECCRD Name Jack Boyer John Burnett Lavern Clement Thomas Clement Robert Daughtery Paul Eutsler Richard Fissel Richard Fox William Graessle Bruce Harruff Charles Hausser Gerald Keller Linden Krouskop Norman Lytle Edward Martin Thomas Monfort Harold Point William Purdy Joel Reynolds Carmen Rupert Kenneth Ride r Samuel Sunderland George Wilson Darrel Wolford Norman Young Janice Zimmerman Sharon Binkley Marianne Blythe Anne Bowers Marilyn Brennemen Carolyn Coffman Connie Dershem Georgia Fast Beverly Harter Nancy Hixson Joyce McCain Martha McMichael Beth Mace Phyllis Mason Susan Miller Eleanor Mulholland Kay Pear son Gretchen Post Shirley Rohrbach Meralene Turner Marlene Wilkins Georgia Wisher Shirley Wood Mary Ortega Nickname uBoyeru Wil1ie Moose Slats llBobll Useless Dick llEag1ell Bill llHairyll Chuck Grasshopper ll ll Krous lINormIl llEdll llTon.1ll Skillet Pretty-Boy llJoeUl IIJOII llKenll llsarnll George llRedll Norm Tweet-Tweet Jake Marianne Annie Marilyn Coffee Constance Jeanie llBevll NN-ancyu IIJOH llMartyll nBethn :sph 1lI MP1-2-',f-Y Ellie llKayll Gretch Shir1 Meralene UMa-rlll George Proxie llMarYIl Pastime Sports Dancing lessons Hunting parked cars F.F.A. Saxophone Livestock Sports Shop Throwing things Basketball Sports F.F.A. Junior Play Parties Seeing Nellie home TV Getting into trouble Hidden ball play Fairs Playing fire bug Teasing Gretchen Trombone Twirling F.F.A. trip Football Captain Drums Pajama parties Paul Talking Church meeting Laughing Gordon No lunches G.A.A. Cheerleading Driving the car Driving the Buick Walt Dick Annual Editor Writing letters Getting her dress on fire Dave Looking slim Dancing Journal News Gerald Cafeteria Baby - sitting G C aus e of Death Steadie vs studie s Blisters F ound one Girls Ran out of reeds Kicked by a cow The coach McDorman Late hours Ida Kay Ed F.H.A. Wearing a mustache The law Mrs. Paglow Drive -Ins Getting out Lost the ball The Midway Kay Pearson Gretchen Kroger's Hit by a baton Kansas City The huddles Dick Someone slept Harrod girls Broke her jaw Choir Feathers Draft Board Starvation Class Prophecy Team Bus License revoked The jeep Music Probation Officer Editorial Staff Got an answer Smoke got in her eyes 53 Chevy Convertible Dieting Bunny Hop Annual Teaching gym Light'n Bright Pierced ears QQ' 4? r J Q5 Ak M? ,Q Q.. First row left-to-right: V, Clement, B, Gossard, F, Gaskill, R. Mulholland, T, McPheron, S. Blythe, E, Goodwin, L, Wilkins, D, Fryer, D, Wolford, A, Eutsler, S, Macklin, B, Wein, S, Schwartz, A, Klaus, C. Ball. Second row: J, Wilkins, J, Moorman, G, Coil, G. Golliff, B. Bowersock, C. Zimmerman, T. Biederman,C. Kill,D. Wolford, L, Coil, E, Fair, F, Kill, R, Schwartz, B, Renz, J, Seibert, B, McDonough, Third row: M. Simindinger, T. Clement, P, Eutsler, N, Lytle, J, Reynolds, J, Boyer, H, Point, Mr, Hummel, D. Wolford, G. Keller, T. Monfort, I, Burnett, L. Clement, D, Wilson, E. Whetstone. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President , , . . . Darrel Wolford Vice President . . . . . . . . . . Harold Point Secretary . . . ,,,,, Jack Boyer Treasurer ..... . . Tom MOI1f0rl Reporter . . . . . Gerald Keller Sentinel. .... . . Joel Reynolds Advisor - Richard L. Hummel This year was the 25th Anniversary of the Future Farmers of America. This was a highly successful year for our local chapter. Hugh Seibert, Bill Morris, Joe Winegardner and LaVern Miller were hon- ored with the State Farmer Degree. The chapter received a gold award in the Chapter, Co-operation Farm Safety, Junior Parlimentary Procedure Team and the Senior Parlimentary Procedure Teams. LaVerne Miller was rated Silver in the Public Speaking Contests. Thirty two boys exhibited 178 projects at the Allen, Auglaize, and State Fairs. Many high honors were achieved by these exhibitors. Ten boys attended the National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas City and Mr. Hummel took the Senior Class to the International Livestock Show and other points of interest at Chicago. Working Hard???? Where's the tree! ! I! ,Q 1- First row-left to right-C. Graessle, J. Degen, P. Jones, S. Strayer, B. Swickwarth, S. Reynolds, M. Brooks, R. Malone,P. Rider, R. Champ, B. Knapp, B. Brincefield, P. Williamson, M. Daugherty, E. Monfort, D. Beamond, B. Hoch, D. Goodwin. Row 2-C. Bigelow, M. Stallter, J. Miller, M. Shanks, J. Hance, P. Sever, E. Leatherman, M. Harbison, E. Hamilton, E. Miller, L. Place, L. Shepler, G. Daniels, L. Thompson, L. Miller. Row3-E. Rider, M. Lamon,C. Dershem, M. Blythe, R. Mack, S. Miller, J. Balthaser, Mrs. Hiedlebaugh, J. Zimmerman, S. Rohrbach, R. Croft, S. Wood, P. Adams, M. Mulleuhour, D. Vulgamott, S. Reynolds, K. Adams. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President ..... . . Janice Zimmerman Program Chairman . , ,,,,,, Susan Miller Vice-President . . . ..... Judy Balthaser Reporter ........ . . . Martha McMichael Secretary .... . . . Shirley Rohrbach Historian ,,.,,,,, , , Evelyn Leatherman Treasurer. . . .... Roberta Mack Recreation Leader . . . ....... Ruth Croft Advisor - Mrs. Hiedlebaugh Under the supervision of Mrs. Hiedlebaugh the Future Homemakers of America held their monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month. At these meetings problems of importance to all girls were discussed along with our other projects, which included several bake sales and a successful Harvest Hop which was held in November. Another highlight of the year was the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet, which was held in the Spring. All the girls have enjoyed working in the FHA this past year and want to sincerely thank Mrs. Hiedlebaugh for her supervision. Third Prize float Swing your partner! X it 2 H First row left-to-right: R. Champ,K, Adams,B, Knapp,G, Daniels, M. Moorman,J, Degen, L, Miller, A, Medaugh, E. Morris, D. Whetstone, P. Adams, C. Graessle, K. Adams, R. Croft, P. Williamson, N. Hamilton, B. Greber, E. Monfort, F, Burnett, R. Malone, Second row: P, Rider, M, Miller, K. Beamond, S, Strayer, E, Leatherman, E, Miller, M, Harbison, L, Place, M, Laman, J. Wienken, E, Hamilton, C, Goetz, M, Stallter, M, Brooks, B. Brincefield, C, Bigelow, B, Hoch, B, Swickwrath. Third row: M. Wilkins, K, Pearson, C. Coffman, J. Zimmerman, S. Wood, M, Turner, J, Balthaser, P. Risher, S, Rohrbach, Mrs, fZimmermanJ Lawrence, B. Harter, R. Mack, J. McCain, A. Bowers, S, Binkley, G, Fast, G, Wisher, S. Miller, G. Post, GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President ,,,,,, ,,,, B everly Harter Secretary . . . . Judy Balthaser Vice President , , , , , , Shirley Rohrbach Treasurer . . . . Phyllis Risher Reporter - Roberta Mack The G. A. A. held monthly meetings on the third Thursday evening of each month with the guidance of either Mrs. fZimmermanj Lawrence, Miss Iler, or Miss Fritz. One of the main highlights of the year was the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet in the spring. The G. A. A. would like to thank their advisors for the time and effort given to make this year a success. lnteresting?? Tired? Convention?? Top Row left-to-right: D. Becker, E. Gaskill, M. Gas- kill, K. Rider, B. Daugherty, D, Fissel, B. Graessle, M. Orerga, Miss Fritz. Bottom Row: G. Post, K. Pearson,A. Bowers, S. Miller, L. Place, J, Balthaser, E. Leatherman, M. Laman. LATIN CLUB Under the direction of Miss Pearl Fritz and the second year Latin stu- dents a Latin Club was organized. Its meetings were held on the second Thurs- day of every month. An elaborate initiation was given when the first year Latin students were taken into the club. The club would like to express its appreciation to Miss Fritz who helped to make a successful year. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS 0F AMERICA The Future Business Leaders of America, Chapter 741, was installed at Spencerville High School March 30, 1953. The purpose of the club is to create a better understanding between the school and the business people of the com- munityg and by working together, to help the students prepare themselves more fully for a useful place in the business world. All business students are mem- bers. Row 1 left-to-right: M. DeVilbiss, Mrs. C1ark,C. Goetz, L. Strayer, Row 2: D, Vulgamott, G. Reynolds, S. Hile,P. Risher,S. Reynolds, I. Hance, B, lckes, P. Martin, E. Miller, P. Adams. Row 3: E. Jones, 1. Patrick, B, Swickwrath, K. Adams, J. Wiswas- ser, D, Whetstone, M. Harbison, E, Hamilton, J. Wienken, M, Shanks, Sli pi 10? -M li If 1 SQ? 1 3. 1 ll li 1i I1 ll I1 il I1 ll ll 1U li ll ll ll ll ll li IJ ll f . , 1 Y .W ' - . . S ask. First row left-to-right: J. Strayer, G, Fast, S, Rohrbach, J. McDorman, M, Brenneman,J, McCain,J, Strayer, Sec ond row: B. Harter, S, Miller, J, Fronk, R, Long, M, Wilkins. A, Bowers, Third row: L. Harter, M, Sprague, J, Core, D. Harter, H. Point. HONOR SOCIETY Once again Spencerville played host to the 1953 honor students of Allen County. After a delicious dinner the guests were invited to the auditorium where they enjoyed a varied program presented by the different schools. The evening's program was concluded by a talk on The Growth of Nationalism by Dr. J. E. JOURNAL NEWS Hartzler. Editor , , Assistant Advisor . Reporters , ,,,, , , , Marlene Wilkins Editor . . .... David Becker ......Mrs.Clark . . . .... 12th-Susan Miller llth-Mae Shanks 10th-Beulah Swickrath 9th-Anita Medaugh 8th-Gertrude Bowen 'ith-.loan Wright Special News Items ..... Eleanor Mulholland Audrey Wolford F.F.A. . . ...... Gerald Keller F.H.A. . . . . .Martha McMichael G.A.A. . . ..... Roberta Mack F.B.L.A.. . . . Elsie Hamilton Edith Jones Shop ............. . . . Bruce Harruff Band ............. . . Joyce McCain Junior High Basketball . . ..... Bob Harter Home Economics .... . . . Marianne Blythe Typists ....... . . Meralene Turner, Georgia Fast First row left-to-right: E. Mulholland, G. Fast, M, Turner, D. Becker, M, Wilkins, S. Miller, B, Harruff, G. Keller. Standing: J. Wright, E. Jones, M, Shanks, A. Medaugh, A. Wolford, R. Mack, B, Swickrath, E. Hamilton, G, Bowen, Clark. S, Rohrbach, Mrs, STUDENT COUNCIL President ................... Joyce McCain Secretary ................ Donelda Whetstone The Student Council is a democratic organization composed of two mem- bers elected from each class. Through this council the students help to solve their own problems concerning the halls, assemblies, and cafeteria. The coun- cil also supervises such matters as the Homecoming festivities and the election of cheerleaders both varsity and junior high. Standing--J. Mericle. S. Gossard. Miss Deemer, Mr. Hausser. H. Strayer, J. Hile. Seated--C. Ball, L. Thompson, J. Seibert. D. Whetstone, I. McCain, N. Lytle. B. Oackes. J. Patrick. Standing--L.Thompson, K.Beamond. E. Leatherman. C. TriDDY. A. White, S. Reynolds, J. Wiswasser. J. Reynolds: B. Swickwrath. Seated--E. Hamilton, P. Martin. M. Ortega, M. Shanks, Miss Fritz. LIBRARIANS The librarians consist of a group ofgirls from grades nine through twelve. These girls devote one period a day to the duties of signing out books and ma- gazines, checking them in, and helping find proper reading material for stu- dents. The substitutes put time in whenever they are needed. Besides the per- sonal satisfaction they receive from a job well done they are a valuable asset to our school. 49 Row 3--K. Pearson,Mrs. Sarka. H. Point, A. Bowers. Seated--N. Hixson, C. Coffman, G. Fast, S. Miller, S. Rohr- Row 1left-to-right--J.Wright, M. Shanks, E. Jones, S. Binkley. I. McCain, P. Mason, R. Mack. G. Bowen, A. Me- daugh. Row 2--M. Ortega, B. Daugherty, B. Purdy. G. Post, B. Harter. B. Swickwrath, M. Turner, I. Zimmerman. bach, M. Wilkins, B. l-Iarruff, G. Keller, ECHOES STAFF Editorial Staff Chief ........ Assistant ...... Literary Editors ...... Anne Bowers, Beverly Hatter. Gretchen Post Sports Editor .................... Bill Purdy Arts Editors ...... Nancy Hixson, Marlene Wilkins, Meralene Turner . . . . . . . Susan Miller, Mae Shanks. Buelah Swickwrath, Anita Medaugh ............SusanMiller . . ........ Shirley Rohrbach Reporters. . . Business Manager ............... Georgia Fast Business Committee. . .Sharon Binkley. Kay Pearson Phyllis Mason, Carolyn Coffman, Susan Miller. Geor- gia Fast, Shirley Rohrbach, Beverly Harter, Gretchen Post. Nancy Hixson. Joyce McCain, Mary Ortega. Anne Bowers Typists ......... Georgia Fast, Shirley Rohrbach. Eleanor Mu1ho11and,Janice Zimmerman, Bob Daugh- erty,Sharon Binkley. Carolyn Coffman. Nancy Hix- son The yearbook got off to an early start with several meetings last summer at Mrs. Sarka's home. When school began, the theme had been chosen and everyone could get right down to work. Many busy, productive hours were spent in room 23 selecting pictures, writing copy, and drawing layouts. Everyone who helped deserves alot of cre- dit for making this yearbook what it is. We, the Staff, would like to thank everyone for the fine co-operation re- ceived not only in the advertising field but also in the literary and picture de- partments. We would especially like to thank Mrs. Sarka for her guidance throughout the year. 50 SCRIBBLE PAGE Courtesy of HOVERMAN STUDIO Best Wishes to the Class of 1954 51 ,w Rowl left to right-E. Whetstone,R.Ridgon, R. Putman, R. Mulholland, W. Bice, G. Golliff, B. Bowersock, L. Reed- er, E. Fair. I. Adair, C. Kill, L. Wilkins, G. Goodwin, I. Coil, I. Seibert, G. Wilson. M.Turner, B. Failer, I. Wil- kins. C. Ball, Mr. Trunk. Row 2-S. Stemen, S. Strayer, R. Champ, P. Rider, K. White, K. Beamond, P. Jones, M. Daugherty, A. Medaugh, N. Monfort, M. DeVi1biss. Row 3-C. Graessle, D. Goodwin, M. Moorman, F. Burnett, N. Monfort,M. Sralter, B. Swickrath, M. Brocks, R. Mack, P. Neuman, S. Hook, B. Brincefield. E. Morris, R.Ki1l,M. Clement, N. Ginter. Row 4-K. Adams, C. Bigelow, P. Risher, R. Croft, D. Whetstone, L. Strayer, L. Place, L. Place. C. Goetz, P. Sever, C. Klaus, J. Miller, P. Martin, L. Shepler, M. Mullenhour, B. Hoch, P. Fissel, E. Jones, I. Patrick. Seated-J. Zimmerman, M. Brenneman, P. Mason, A. Bowers, B. Harter, C. Coffman, S. Miller. M. Ortega, G. Fast. K. Pearson. S. Binkley. N. Hixson. B. Mace, C. Dershem. S. Wood, G. Wisher, S. Rohrbach. MIXED CHORUS President ....... .............. J ay Seibert Vice-President ............. Clair Zimmerman Secretary-Treasurer ............. Kay Pearson Librarians ......... George Wilson - Georgia Fast The Mixed Chorus got off to a good start at the beginning ofthe school year with a goodly number of students. There was only one thing wrong, there was a large defecit of boys. This was later cleared up by quite afew eighth grade rs who joined chorus the second semester. The club was very active during the school year participating in Thanks- giving and Christmas programs. Much time and effort were spent in the pre- paration for the Eistedfodd and Choral Contest at Ada. The Mixed Chorus has had a very successful and enjoyable year under the direction of Mr. Trunk. 7TH AND 8TH CHORUS Row 1-left to right-K. Schwartz. M. Hindenlang. H. Gaskill, C. Bowersock, S. LeMar. I. Gribler, D. I-lolten, W. Baldwin, Jim Williamson, D. Smart, M. Waggoner, I. Burnfield, A. Rempfer. D. Varno, K. Zuber, E. Wein. Row 2-S. Trippy, E. Miller, H. McDonough, J. Gales, M. Kill, B. Crooks. N. Mon- fort. J. Plikerd. F. Shanks, D. Keller. D. Smart, R. Klaus, B. Crooks, L. Boyer. P. McKinley, J. Wright. I. Strayer,L. Miller. Row 3- G. Bowen, L. Binkley. I. Carey. M. DeVi1biss, P. Nevergall, L. Graessle, J. Reynolds, J. Medsker, R. Wapplehorst. B. Core, D. Point, B. McCain. R. Ga- berdiel. S. Point, J. Hiles, Miss Iler. E Row 1 left-to-right--B. Bowersock. L. Reeder, E. Fair, J. Adair. C. Kill. L. Wilkins.G. Goodwin. Row 2-Mr. Trunk, R. Mulhol- land, W. Bice. G. Golliff. I. Coil. G. Wilson, M. Turner. Row 3-E. Whet- stone, R. Putman, R. Rig- don. B. Failor. J. Wilkins, C. Ball, Accompanist M. Brooks. BOYS' GLEE CLUB President ........ . . .Clair Zimmerman Vice-President ..... . . . . . . .lay Seibert Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . . . .Earl Fair Librarian ..................... Jim Wilkins The Glee Club participated in several assemblies during the school year including Thanksgiving and the Christmas Programs. They also entered the District Contest and the County Eisteddfod. The boys did a grand job in the annual Spring Concert. The members would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Trunk for his able guidance throughout the year. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB President ........ . . . Beverly Harter Vice-President ..... .... . . Sharon Binkley Secretary-Treasurer. . . .......... Kay Pearson Librarians ............. Ruth Croft. Mary Brooks The Glee Club of sixty-two girls progressed very rapidly under the able direction of Mr. Trunk. Both work and fun were the order of the day. Besides the regular work of the group several ensembles worked under the directions of Miss Iler. Row 1 left-to-right--C. Grassele. D. Goodwin, M. Moorman. F. Burnett. N. Monfort, S. Stemen. S. Strayer, R. Champ, P. Rider, K. White. K. Beamond. P. Jones. M. Daugherty, A. Medaugh, N. Monfort, M. DeVilbiss, Mr. Trunk. Row 2--M. Stalter, B. Swickrath. M. Brooks. R. Mack, P. Neuman. S. Hook, B. Brincefield. E. Morris, R. Kill, M. Clement, N. Ginter. Row 3--K. Adams, C. Bigelow, P. Risher, R. Croft, D. Whetstone, L. Strayer, J. Place, L. Place, C. Goetz. P. Sever, C. Klaus, J. Miller, P. Martin, L. Shepler, M. Mullenhour, B. l-loch, P. Fis- sel, E. Jones, I. Patrick. Row 4--J. Zimmerman, M. Brenneman, P. Mason, A. Bowers, B. Harter, C. Coffman, S. Miller. M.Ortega, G.Fast. K. Pearson, S. Binkley, N. Hixson, B. Mace. C. Dershem, S. Wood. G. Wisher, S. Rohr- bach. I m 5 3- 2. Majorettes-left-to-right-- Marie. Miller, Darlene Goodwin, Carol Bigelow, Jean Place, Judy Hiles. SPENCERVILLE President ...... . .Sam Sunderland Vice-President. . . . . . JOYCE MCC8iH Secretary ..... .... B everly Harter Treasurer .... . . .Lorna Strayer Librarians .... . . Kay Pearson Jean Place Row 1 left-to-right-N. Monfort, M. Harbison, J. Zimmerman, C. Goetz, M. McMichael, G. Schwartz, C. Ball. Row 2-F. Burnett, R. Mulholland, S. Turner, K. Burnfield, L. Bickham. Row 3-M. Lies, E. Monforr, P. Jones, L. Hoch, P. Becker, T. Him, M. Wilkins, B. Knapp, L. White, T. Kill. Row 4-R. Mack, J. Place, K. White, L. Reeder, P. Adams, J. Degen. Row 5-B. Mace, K. Pearson, R. Croft, M. Stallter, P. Risher. I S 5 'Wx I Drum Major. . .George Wilson Director ..... Mr. Trunk HIGH SCHOOL BAND The members of the band have been very busy this year. Football season kept them in trim for each game. Appearances included Junior and Senior Plays, the Student Assembly, the Spring Concert, and Commencement. New uniforms were purchased by the Band Mothers and new instruments were made available by the Board of Education. The band members wish to thank Mr. Trunk for his splendid guidance in the band and contest work. Row 1 left-to-right--E. Leathermin, P. Snyder. P. Williamson. Mr. Trunk. Row 2--B. Hartcr, W. Whctstone, S. Binklcy,C. Zimmerman, E. Whetstonc. L. Young, K. Whetstone. M. Daugherty, A. Bowers, N. Hixson. S. Sunder- land. Row 3--K. Beamond, T. Stalltcr, I. Perry, B. H.rrrer, I. Mcricle, G. Bowen, J. Scibcrt, M. Turner, L. Thompson, B. Dauglicrry, J. McCain. Row 4--K. Adams, M. Whctstone, P. Nevergnll, E. Morris, I. Balthaser, S, Gossard, R. Mace. Row 5--P. Mason, I. Reeder, B. Hoch. C. Graessle, L. Strayer. SHEETER MOTOR SALES Dodge - Plymouth Cars Dodge Job-Rated Trucks 24-Hour Heavy Duty Wreclzor Service Delphos, Ohio JUNIOR BAND--Row 1 left-to-right--J. Winans, J. Mulholland. J. Miller, Mr. Trunk, G. Schwartz B Bonifas N Monfort, P. Snyder. Row 2--K. Burnfield. L. Bickham. R. Thompson. I. Harruff, G. Bonifas L Young Row 3 P. Becker, S. Turner, L. Hoch, R. Mulholland. J. Gilbert. A. Downing. L. Miller. M. Wilkins T Z1mmerman L White, T. Kill, G. Perry, R. Hatter. G. Bowen. Row 4--J.-Reeder, R. Mace, S. Gossard, M. Whetstone P Never ga1l,J. Watt. BEGINNERS BAND--Row 1 left-to-right--P. Klaus, W. Keller, R. Beamond, S. Davies, Mr Trunk R Ball A Rempfer, J. Burnfield, D. Grace, S. Hahn, J. Hahn. C. Gaskill. S. Bowen. S. Pohlman, D. Nevergall D Keller Row 2--J. Redick, K. Grear. I. Failor. M. Williamson, I. Seibert, F. Nickols, K. McKinley, I. Collins I Adair R Young, D. Graham, T. Sawmiller. Row 3--S. Point, B. Miller, J. Savidge, C. Bowers, P. Holtzhaur B Point K Krendl, I. Wright. ghck jiri To ali ' 0 5cHooL 'G qg Q- -avfw ss Y xv A7 ' 5' E' Qlnlmm my 49 SEPTEMBER School convened on September nine The F.F.A. Weiner roast turned out fine The freshman's hayride was the first for this fall And the team started a new season of football ' ' ni gsm? 7 1 M If mor ER QNLE Llilin NOVEMBER The eleventh grade assembly on Armistice Day lf Mother Only Knew was the junior play Patrolman Garlock suggested safer driving So we 'd all be around to enjoy next Thanksgiving X , SE loR I cnotnrrsm . 5 TE'-91' 1 a I JANUARY Racked their brains on a scholarship i Q assi- i APRIL I' ,. X ' gl Eisteddfod and the Spring Music Review Q . at. Northwest Conference Track Meet. too Back after vacation the centennial film to see And listen to Mr. Focht speak on dependability Several seniors trying to do their best mp Wm' 5. 3 ul' -is OCTOBER Homecoming came off without any slips Sophomores and Freshmen enjoyed their class trips Individual pictures of school kids were shot The faculty Halloween Party was enjoyed a lot 5 ' 5 mtv 1 . ' I veHKlSrM4s og I 'av DECEMBER Christmas vacation was greeted with cheers F.F.A.. F.H.A., G.A.A. Christmas party best in years A Christmas program from those who sing And basketball season was in full swing Qs' 2 gg JU FEBRUARY Several seniors attended Shawnee's college night And the F.F.A. assembly turned out all right Washington's Birthday made a day full of glee As did the grade operetta, Punch and Judy MAY The honor banquet was held in May The junior-senior prom and Commencement day Happy faces on little Jills and loses ICS! Q We also observed Easter and Good Friday 'C M 28 h I 1 , ' Q Q . And No More Homework was the senior play ause on ay Sc oo C Oses' V o all S , iff 'rs A is MARCH v', 'lrff Step right up and. give a cheer M Q R E The P.T.A. Carnival 15 here. ' 0 s' 1 O Q Come on in and enjoy the fun - 'I'here's plenty of room for everyone. 'I I HO P1 I-7 Wo K MJ , 23' I L1 W4 as va 72' hr f 3? 'Q , , C 1' J 4? 0 ct? V DW , QF' N I X R G ,K Q H' 0 ,, - N . . ' D jf ' I 0 O 5 ' , .QU r.Q A 'T , f SS 4 '7 T'i' .2 9 .A - Row 1 left-to-right-Susan Miller, Gerald Keller, Shirley Wood. Charles Hausser, Janice Zimmerman, Norman Young. Georgia Fast, Tom Monfort, Miss Deemer. Row 2-Shirley Rohrbach, Paul Eutsler. Nan- cy Hixson, George Wilson. Beth Mace. Bill Purdy, Georgia Wisher, Mary Ortega. SENIOR PLAY NO MORE HOMEWORK Miss Goodin. . . . Mrs. Clendenning. . . Miss Ogilvie. . . . . . . . Mr. Harper. . . . . . . Coach Guthrie. . Mr. Lundquist. . . Pamela Jones. . . Buzz Bailey. . . . Shalimar Ames. . Midge Murphy. , , . , . . , Georgia Fast . . . Janice Zimmerman . . . . Beth Mace . . . John Burnett . .Gerald Keller . . .Norman Young . . . .Nancy Hixson . George Wilson Shirley Rohrbach . . . . . . . Mary Ortega Faversham Lightly. Ir. . . .... . . . Paul Eutsler Tallulah Ploetz. Ronald Sassoon. . MissDi11...... .. Tick Tok. . . Mrs. Ratchet. . . Elmer B. Ames. . Student Directors Stage Managers. , , . . Shirley Wood . . . . Bill Purdy Georgia Wisher . . Tom Monfort . . . . . Susan Miller Charles Hausser . . . . . .Joyce McCain Georgia Wisher Charles Hausser. Norman Young, Paul Eutsler Probably everyhigh school student has thought of some things he would do if he were principal for a day. No More Homework is the tale of what happens when circumstances propel three students into the roles of principal. vice-principal, and school secretary. at Ames High School. lt all begins when Principal Lundquist just has to be away to speak at the State Principals' Convention. Miss Dill. regular school secretary. has a terrible cold and insists on going home for the day. The vice-principal, Mr. Obermayer. is confined to his bed with a high fever. It is then that Mr, Ames. school board president. decrees that the student council officers shall take over for the day. That's how Pamela Jones becomes acting principal! She gets off to a bad start when--in trying to buzz for the janitor, Tick Tok--she rang the fire alarm bell instead. Then she has to decide whether to stand behind an unpopular teacher and keep the school's star athlete out of the Stare Basketball Tournament. Not the least of Pam's worries is good natured Buzz Bailey, acting vice-principal, who grandly advises gossipy student, Midge Murphy that, There shall be no more homework! This brings the teachers out in full force to discover what is going on. Then there 's Faversham Lightly, Jr. who would rather sleep than eat--and spends most of his time doing both! To add to Pam's grief, the home ec teacher is late and Buzz , as acting vice-principal. takes over the class with some astonishing results! And. finally, withthe school play, Rusty Wings set to open that very night, Pam loses the key to the trunkfull of costumes, right after Buzz locked a limburger cheese sandwich in it! To complicate matters Tallulah Ploetz. leading lady of Rusty Wings, gets sick unexpectedly and Pamela as her understudy, has to take her place even if she doesn't know all the lines. During the performance of Rusty Wings the play money is stolen and Pamela is blamed! After several hectic moments everything is straightened out and before the play ends, even audience has played a part. 58 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY IF MOTHER ONLY KNEW CAST OF CHARACTERS Janet Maxwell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Goetz Aunt Mary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donelda Whetstone Connie Maxwell .... ....... I ean Place Betty Low Maxwell. . . .... Judy Balthaser Bernadine ....... . . . Linda Place Wilbur Maxwell. . . ..... Glen Golliff Hercules. ..... . .... Dennis Wells John Maxwell. . . . .... Bill Bowersock Gladys Gooch. . . . . Evelyn Leatherman Brains Burns .... . . . Clair Zimmerman Dr. Jeffery Gooch. . . . . ..... Jim Wilkins Badge Burns ...... . . Raymond Schwartz Policemen ..... ...... G erald Coil Jim Holten Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are having their twentieth-wedding anniversary. This fact has, however, slipped Dad's mind. Aunt Mary and the three children each call a florist and order flowers. When these arrive, there is also a bouquet from a Dr. Gooch. When Mother has lunch with Dr. Gooch, the family decides to do something about the wolf. The schemes are of course useless. Mother introduces Dr. Gooch, her college roommate, who is now a lady doctor. Dr. Gooch and her husband, who is also a doctor, are trying to get Dad a job on the local college board of directors. When the male Dr. Gooch comes to interview Dad, he is thrown out of the house. Matters are finally straightened out and peace is again restored. All these problems are unknown to mother, but she feels something has been going on. If Mother only knew! left to right-J. Seibert. J. Holten, G. Coil, R. Schwartz, Donelda Whetstone, L. Place, I. Balthaser, B. Bowersock. C. Goetz. E. Leatherman, J. Wilkins, C. Zimmerman. Miss Fritz, G. Golliff, D. Wells. 3 I I 3 HERFF - JONES COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers 1407-1409 North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis 7, Indiana LIMA FLACK COMPANY Wisconsin Motors Contractors Equipment Sales - Service - Rental Telephone 3-4651 Lima Ohio THE LEADER For Girls - lt's Teen-Pan-Alley For Men - lt's Lima's Store for Men Lima Ohio LIMA CEMENT PRODUCTS, INC. Spencerville Road -. Erie Railroad Concrete Blocks - Cinder Blocks Telephone 5-6301 Li ma Ohio WEGER'S DRY GOODS Ready-To-Wear We Specialize in Draperies - Venetian Blinds Window Shades Make Our Store Your Store and Shopping Headquarters When ln Delphos, Ohio HOFFELLER-HIATT-AND CLARK The Young Men's Shop At Lima 237 North Main Street Lima Ohio Compliments of EVANS ELECTRIC COMPANY 16 Public Square Lima Ohio Compliments of WElN'S GROCERY AND GAS Telephone Buckland l2l6 Spencervi lle Ohio if XJ f U - 7 fi -f I f 45 4, .Q ff ll-Mfg ,J Q: an fdifa-.al U 'S-Kxfv , HY' D STRONGMEN PATRON'S PAGE .lohn Walsh Jewelry Powell's Variety Store Scott's Grocery Delphos, Ohio Delphos, Ohio Delphos, Ohio Peoples Store St. Marys Ohio Mr. 8. Mrs. Walter Rohrbach St. Marys Ohio M 8. M Cleaners St. Morys Ohio Griuder's Sunoco Service Station St. Marys, Ohio lrene'5 Lima, Ohio HUME FARM SUPPLY Grain - Feed - Seed - Coal - Fertilizer Farm Equipment - Allis-Chalmers - Minneapolis-Moline Steel Fabricators - Quonset Buildings- Stran Steel Framing Silos - Cribs Telephone Buckland 98 B l Limo - 74338 - 97137 Hume, Ohio OUONSETS II4 24n 022 X El W ell G t the facts todoyl - K 1 C 5 1 f 1 Football cheerleaders-left-to-rig Shirley Wood, Nancy Hixson Football managers-left-to-righv ley, John Brown, Coach Crile . w? 1 , KAI, ht- ICHH Place. BClSkE5Ihfl1llllilI13QCl'S'iCfl'l0'l'll!,lll' Norm Young, Coach Une Philip McKin- Gerald Coil, Dick Fissel C oach Zaborniak Basketball cheerleaders-left-to-right- Jean Place, George Wilson. Nancy Hixson v . 1 I C E VARSITY FOOTBALL , .. B , Row 1-left-to-right--K.McDorman, R. Mulholland, J. Wilson. I. Adair, J, Nolan, T. Crider. G. Truesdale. J. Hirn. Row 2-Coach Cri1e,G. Goodwin. B. Oakes, C. Daugherty, B. Renz, L. Reeder. R. Coil, L. McKinley, F. Vulgamott, S. Schwartz, Coach Zaborniak. Row 3-D. Fissel, C. Hausser, K. Rider, N. Young, B. Purdy- J. Boyer, D. Becker. The year 1953 saw fourteen boys winning varsity football letters for the Bearcats. Among the fourteen only four were seniors. These were Captain Norman Young, Chuck Hausser, Jack Boyer, and Dick Fissel. The other boys will have the opportunity to improve on the records of the past two years. A1- though the team didn't win any games in 1953, they must be given a lot of cre- dit, because in most cases the opposing teams had as many as 30 or 40 boys while the Bearcat squad numbered about 15. Another important fact which should not be overlooked is that only one game this did the 'Cats fail to score. Thatmeans that the boys are becoming more familiar with Coach Crile's T formation and they have more confidence in their own ability to operate it. The Coaches again stressed training rules and discipline during the 1953 campaign. SCORES Spencerville 0 Waynesfield 0 Spencerville 6 Columbus Grove 64 Spencerville 14 Pandora-Gilboa 37 Spencerville 6 Bluffton 12 Spencerville 0 Shawnee 31 Spencerville 12 Forest 4'7 Spencerville 12 Ada 46 Spencerville 13 Elida 28 Spencerville 12 Delphos Jefferson 40 Spencerville '7 Lafayette 50 64 I R ,. if T -LT. X Q., .N 4 3 1 A- .xg A M left-to-right--Mr. Crile. B. Harruff. M. Gaskill, B. Purdy, K. Rider. I. Boyer, C. Hausser, E. Gaskill. C. Hatter. Mr. Zaborniak. Camera Shy--H. Point. VARSITY BASKETBALL The 1953-54 Bearcats got off to a slow start at the onset ofthe season. Af- ter weeks of hard work and determination, the Bearcats began to roll. Good team play was one of the greatest assets of the team as well as an attitude of not giving up. Thus the Bearcats became a marked team after winning six of their last seven games. The teams in the area were pointing for them during the course of the remaining games. The boys have been fine representatives of the school from their display of good sportsmanship. Spencerville can be proud of this basketball group. SCORES Spencerville 62 Bluffton 52 45 Gomer 57 '7 0 Shawnee 82 61 Elida 65 overtime 5 0 Wapakoneta 69 59 ' Lafayette 57 61 Beaverdam 54 62 Harrod 53 56 New Knoxville 67 85 Gomer '74 54 Elida 46 52 Lafayette 5 0 68 Ada 95 51 Delphos Jeff. '78 '76 Beaverdam 68 43 Harrod '7 0 66 Thi is A 6 JO 1 3X J 5, ,, 4 psi PSX B 'Q g 1 ,!, K 55-.v 5 3 J ui ,. N U if -J Q 1 F S FF' 'T 4 X xi Ti s x X , 1 'X QM REDS! H ff if ! ' is H I g I , O ' f , I-Q ,A fi W-1 4 If ' .L ' G9 law'- X i X lte ul xvwx 5 x x f 'sul in f Vw, 1 ' IU XA f VARSITYS Row 1 left to right-C. Harter, T. Bell, G. Goodwin, L. Reeder,G. Coil, B. Collins, K. Steiger, W. Whetstone, R. Mulholland, G. Bell. Row 2-Mr. Crile, G. Golliff. N. Young, C. Hausser, N. Lytle, J. Boyer. K. Rider, B. Purdy. C. Rupert,B.Renz, C. Daugherty, Mr. Zaborniak. Row 3-D. Wells, B. Oackes, L. McKinley, E. Martin, G. Wilson, D. Fissel, D. Rider, D. Becker. RESERVE BASKETBALL The Reserve Bearcats of the 1953-54 season were adetermined and coachable group. They had a fair season but the next few years will prove their mettle. Their display of ability, desire to play and sportsmanship are attributes of good team play. Lots of luck to them! Row 1 left to right-Mr. Crile, B. Oackes, S. Blythe, L. Wilkins, J. Adair. J. Him, B. Collins, L. McKinley, Mr. Zaborniak. Row 2-W. Bice, D. Rider. F1rst Row T. Bell. S. Sunderland, W. Branstetter, C. Hausser, G. Coil. G. Goodwin, Mr Zabormak Second Row J Hlrn C Hatter. D. Rider, B. Oackes, D. Fissel, D. Wells. J. Nolan. BASEBALL 1 953 The Spencerville Bearcats completed their season without winning a game The squad had the help from two good pitchers, Joe Hirn and Bill Oackes, and a pretty good hitter, Charlie Harter. Even though the boys were defeated, they have gained some knowledge on baseball, learned to work together, and have developed better sportsmanship Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville LaFayette Elida Harrod Delphos Buckland Wapak Blume Gomer THE DESHLER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. gk Earl H. Deshler Don T. Deshler Masonic Building Telephone 2050i Li ma Oh i o Best Wishes to the Class of 54 Arthur Murray Studio Lima Ohio CAMPNELI. 8 COMPANY General Contractors E. D. Campnell Norman Delaney Telephone 3-040l - 5-842i 155 South Park Avenue Lima, Ohio Compliments of MORGAN'S IGA Manager - Thomas A. Morgan Telephone 13-2 Venedoci a Ohio if Junior High Football Coach and Managers-left-tw right-Philip McKinley, Mr. Zabomiak, John Brown, Larry Boyer Junior High Basketball Managers-left-to-right-John Gribbler, Lynn Bell, Jim Williamson Junior High Basketball Cheerleaders-left-to-righv Eleanor Morris, Shirley Strayer, Marie Miller ........... , Q s P 'L Q :vs 'X Q 'Xf3'lQ.i'-mul!! Y V van Row 1-left-to-right--C. Nickols. I. Klaus, R. Klaus, L. Bell, H. Strayer, R. Hile, L. Harruff. R. Roeder, R. Wein. Row 2-Mr.Crile. L. White,J. Williamson, W. Baldwin, J. Adair, I. Him, K. McDorman, R. Harruff, 1. Medsker. T. Miller, Mr. Zabomiak. Row 3--R. Whopplehorst, I. Lawrence, M. Adams, R. Harter, S. Schwartz, G. Truesdale, D. Holten, J. Hindenlang, T. Crider, I. Wilson. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Coach Zaborniak worked with an eager group of junior high boys and by the end of the campaign had molded them into a fine junior high football team. The boys lost two close games at the beginning of the year but came back strongly to win the last three by comfortable margins. These boys have the desire and the ability to play good football, and the coaching staff hopes that they lose neither. In basketball this year the Junior High team has done very well, showing a great desire to play the game. The 7th and 8th grade team has won two games and lost three. They have beaten Elida 38-37 and Harrod 50- 44, while losing to Perry 25-13, Shawnee 37-18, and Gomer 37-14. The Var- sity of Freshman team has a similar won-lost record: 2 wins and 3 losses. The two wins are over Harrod 36-34 and Gomer 51-27, while the losses to Elida 32-21, Perry 54-32, and Shawnee 55-26. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Row 1--left-to-right--K. McDorman, J. Brown, S. Workman, J. Hirn. l. Adair, T. Meeker. J. Nolan. C. Ball. J. Bowsher. Row 2--W. Crile, R. Harter, M. Adams, D. Hile, D. Holten, B. Hatter, H. Strayer. L. Harruff, R. Harruff, L. Lawrence. L. White, B. McCain. Row 3--D. Carey, B. Crooks, P. McKinley, R. Roeder, R. Whopplehorst, J. Hindcnlang, D. Keller, J. Mericle, L. Young, J. Watt. v. TRACK REPCRT -1953 COACH WES CRILE The first meet of the year was held at Spencerville with local thin clads facing competition from Cridersville andJackson Center. The final results were Jackson Center '70 3X4 points. Cridersville 45 314, and Spencerville 35 1f2. Homer Culver led all scoring with firsts in the low and high hurdles, high jump and 100 yard dash, for a total of 20 points. Fine co-operation from every boy on the squad helped make the first meet a great success. Our next big meet was a quadrangular meet at Shawnee with the following schools: Shawnee, Elida, Jackson Center. and Spencerville. Shawnee. with much more depth and overall team strength won handily. with the local lads losing third place by the narrowest of margins. Scoring ran Shawnee 110, Jackson Center 49 1!2, Elida 32 1!2, and Spencerville 32. The Northwest Conference meet at Pandora loomed as our next big meet and the boys worked hard to prepare for it. We are proud of all of our boys. but some came through in great style at this meet. Ed Martin took a first place medalin the shot put. Wayne Whetstone, a third place medal in the pole vault, Walt Branstetter third place in the discus, Norm Young a fourth in the discus event and Culver and Bill Collins tied for fourth in the high jump. Afifth place ribbon went to our miler, Dick Fissel and also a fifth to our half-miler, Keith Steiger. The mile re- lay team also placed fifth and Young, Steiger, Winegardner, and Fissel each garnered a fifth place ribbon from that. Much credit goes to our small squad which showed a wonderful spirit in the face of the odds of schools with much larger squads. Warming up for the Lima Junior Olympics, we had a dual meet with Wapakoneta St. Joesph. Our spirits were dampened a bit by a steady downpour, but we had an interesting time. Our teams were very close both in number and competition. At the Lima Junior Olympics our boys faced some tough competition with only one boy. Truman Bell. copping fourth place in the low hurdles. We had avery educational and interesting day though. as over 1,000 boys take part in the meet. Our final meet of the year proved to be one of the most interesting. Spencerville, Wapakoneta St. Joesph, Celina, and Ottawa Public were the competing teams and the outcome was in doubt until the final event. Keith Steiger proved to everyone that he could run by coming from far back on several occasions and placing in the scoring. Fissel ran his usual good mile and won handily from four other boys. Norm Young copped second in the discus. Truman Bell took first in the low hurdles with Jerry Winegardner taking third. Wayne Whetstone won the pole vault at 8' 6 . Winegarder took third. Everyone on the squad deserves commendation for the fact that the final score read Ottawa 44, Celina 36 112, Spencerville 35 1!2, and Wapakoneta St. Joesph 32. During the 1953 year. it was not quality we lacked. but quantity and we hope to remedy that in the near future by interesting more boys in track. Row 1 - Left to right - W. Whetstone. J. Winegarder, R. Fissel, C. Daugherty. Row 2 - Left to right - J. Wilges. B. Collons, E. Martin, W. Branstetter. K. Steiger, Coach Crile. Camera shy: N. Young. T. Bell. 72 2, Todd, 7nd, Plumbing and Heating Contractor I .11 H Eau u Byron F. Kohll, KPRESIDENTJ l34 North Union Street Plumbing and Healing Limo, Ohio Residential-Commercial-Industrial New Installations-Maintenance-Repairing Hot Water-Steam-Radiant Heat Complete Plumbing Supplies g Phone 79671 THE SPENCERVILLE BO0STER'S CLLIB Join Us Next Fall and Let's Boost Together The happiest people are those who are less for getting and more for giving. CIRCUS WAGON OPERATORS Left to right -- A. Porter, H. Monfort, R. Jarvis, L. Evans, D. Monfort, E. Mace. I. Point. Rain or shine, hot or cool They always get our kids to school. QUEENS OF THE COOK TENT 1 . .!' M A , Y A .lfri .V V l x ws 'A ,ix 46. 423: 'A C 1 , S -1 G-7 . 4. A ML gy., at l 'tin Left to right -- Jenny Ad- H u ams, Evelyn Bigelow,Win- Always Jokmg. always gay fred Keil. They keep us from starving every day MAESTROS OF THE WRENCH AND BROOM ,. eyvef- 5,5 1 ,,.. 1- With wrench and hammer, brace and bit CaDDV keeps our buses fit. Charlie with his faithful broom Sweeps the schoolhouse room by room. WARD OWNED Left to right -- Loren Evans Charles Shobe 7 Z:-,-n I' Compliments of NEW DELPHOS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Delphos, Ohio McKINLEY'S RESTAURANT Home Cooked Food ond Pies Spencerville Ohio AMERICAN BUDGET COMPANY I6 South Washington New Bremen Ohio We Pay 496 Interest - Why Tolzo Less? Compliments of THE CITIZEN LOAN NAD BUILDING COMPANY 209 North Main Street Limo, Ohio KEWPEE SANDWICH SHOP Lima, Ohio Politeness is like an air cushion -- there may be nothing in it, but it eases the jolt. 5 Left to right -- Verla Adams, Pauline Stallter, Wilma Perry, Kathryn Bowen. BOOSTERS' CLUB President......... ......J0eMeirer Vice-President . . . . ....... . . . Roland Bowers Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Perry The Booster's Club sells pop and popcorn at the football and basketball games. With the profits from these sales and the proceeds from their an- nual membership drive, they buy ath- letic equipment for the school. One of their main projects this year was to assume the responsibility for the yearly insurance on the interscholastic play- ers. We would like to express our thanks to them for their generous sup- ort. P ,X sflvl 6' 'J' 5 2 III Z, 5 v 4 sslix BAND BOOSTERS President ........ .... M rs. Stallter Vice-President. . . . . . . Mrs. Bowen Secretary ...... . . . .... Mrs. Perry Treasurer.....................Mrs.Adams Perhaps you've noticed and tasted the delicious food sold by the band boosters at the football games. These wonderful mothers give generously of their time and efforts to help our band. With the proceeds received they buy equipment. Among the items purchased this year were a new sous- aphone, sousaphone cases, music stands, several complete uniforms, and pins for the senior band mem- bers. The pins are miniatures of the instruments the seniors played while they were in the band. These pins, as well as the other awards, are given at the annual spring party sponsored by the band mothers. Hats off to these wonderful people! Left to right -- Roland Bowers, Carl Perry, Joe Meirer. We, the members of the senior class, wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and sincere thanks to everyone who has con- tributed to the success of this yearbook. We would like to extend a special thank you to our advertising patrons, whose help has made this annual possible. Printed and engraved by the American Yearbook Company, Owatonna, Minnesota. Photographed by Hoverman Studio, Delphos, Ohio. Cover by American Yearbook Company, Owatonna, Minnesota. The senior class of 1954 bids you farewell. 76 THE SPENCERVILLE FARMERS' UNION CQMPANY Fertilizer - Feed - Coal General Farm Supplies Spencerville, Ohio Th ly ho h ldp f h bb f bb Compliments of HOOKER'S BARBER SHOP Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Compliments of C. Scherger's Sons Monuments - Markers of Insured Quality Since 1874 Sales Delphos, Ohio S.05 - 51.00 store Dermeyer's Garage and d Spencerville Ohio use cars Veneclocia, Ohio Charles Oackes Electric Wiring Spencerville Ohio Telephone 6-R-2 Compliments of the Comfortably Air Conditioned Artley's 227 North Main Street Limo, Ohio HUDSON, THE .IEWELER Hamilton - Elgin Watches - Diamonds St. Marys, Ohio CROFT'S SERVICE STATI Forrest Croft, Prop. ON Mobil Gas and Oil - Willard Batteries Goodrich Ti res Spencervi Ile, Ohio Telephone 36 Compliments of THE PEUPLES' NATIONAL BANK Delphos, Guia THE CHARLES CO. Family Shoe Store X-Roy Store Delphos, Ohio BETTY JANE SHOP Exclusive for the Young in Heart Smartwear Shoes Delphos, Umio Martin's Radio and Television Service Telephone 4125 St. Marys, Ohio STlPPlCH HARDWARE 1927 - 1953 Opposite Court House Lim a, Ohio Borrow money from a pessimist: he doesn't expect to get it back. xg, l Darrel Wolford Xl O is 91 ZENDER MUSIC STORE I34 East High Street Lima, Ohio Manager - Hank Armantrout Where Musicians Needs Are Served Best By Musicians SAWMILLER FURNITURE STORE Home Furnishings - Hoover Sweepers Telephone I2 Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of PEARSON'S AUTO SUPPLY Parts and Accessories Dunlop Tires THE HOME BANKING COMPANY Manager - G. M. Irish For any of the following loans: Home Repairs, Auto, Farm. Reasonable Rates Spencerville Ohio ST' MARYS OHIO Your friend is wise who knows when to speak his mind and when to mind his speech. Rex and Q Dershem Beth Mace 'Q' ,X 'sf 'F S Harold Pomt Carolyn Coffman -'f Kenneth J Rider Martha McMichael Marianne Blythe Bruce Harrutt ht... 3-1 Compliments of McMichael Variety Store Spencerville, Ohio A. .l. SUEVER STONE COMPANY KILL BROTHERS COMPANY Routel J. I. Case Farm Machinery Delphos' Ohio Complete Radiator Service - Welding I27 South Jefferson Street Delphos, Ohio MENDON SERVICE COMPANY Farm and Home Needs - John Deere SPENCERVH-l-E Implements - General Electric Appliances l-UMBER COMPANY Feed - Plumbing - Hdwe. Mendon, Ohio Telephone I6 325 North Broadway Street Spencerville Ohio TelePhone 78 HARTER AND SON FUNERAL HOME Emergency and Invalid Ambulances Equipped with Oxygen Telephone 4021 DOTY CLOTHING AND SHOES Delphos, Ohio For Men and Boys Adams Hats Woverine Work Shoes 'e'e QM MS scHERER's BLACKSMITH AND WELDING SHOP Spencerville, Ohio Plow Shear Sharpening and General Repair Telephone l23-R LESTER F. PLIKERD 5P'm f Ohio Compliments of Easy - Frigidaire - Slzelgas - Speed Queen EMANS GROCERY Your Friendly Neighborhood Store Spencervillel Ohio Telephone Venedocia - 772l Elgin, Ohio A pedestrian never knows where his next car is coming from. ., I Barnhart-Bricker, Inc. Compliments of Firestone Products 120 West Spring Street St. Marys, Ohio FRYER'S REXALL PHARMACY Compliments of ST. MARYS BLANKETS St. Marys, Cl1io Telephone 144 102 South Broadway Spencerville, Ohio L. E. BRANDT AND SON Your Friendly Dodge and Plymouth Dealer Since 1924 Telephone 5561 Wapokoneta, Ohio Compliments of OLSEM, Florist SWONGUER AND SCHNIEDER Lima Ohio Home Furnishers St. Marys, Ohio Wapakoneta, Ohio ROLLIN BRIGGS' GARAGE Automotive, tractor repair, and welding Kossuth, Ohio L' C' CUNY For Real Estate See S 205 North Canal Street Spencerville Ohio HARTMAN JEWELRY STORE Since 1876 Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry - Silverware L. N. Vogel, Broker Wapakoneta, Ohio 0, C, DEGEN KATTMAN FEED sToRE St. Marys, Ohio Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal I SAYIMILLER'S MARKET Spencerville Ohio Groceries - Garage - Gas - Oll Telephone 308-J Monticello, Uwio A broiled bird in the hand is worth two in the deep freezer. THE UMA PACKING COMPANY SCOTT MILLERNCCONSTRUCTION, Keystone Meat Products G.,-'ml Confmcgon Excavating A Specialty Crane and Shovel Service-Steel Erecting Lima, Ohio St. Marys, Chic Compliments of WIERWILLE FURNITURE FACTORY F. E. KDUTCHP FAILOR Meadow Gold Products Spencefvillef Guo Spencerville Ohio VERNON ADAMS Compliments of Contractor Cement Work, Cement Blocks THE ERIE RAILROAD 312 West North Street Spencerville Ohio Cm MEAT MARKET m.l.AolEs BEAUTY SALON Franklin Fortman, Proprietor Telephone 22 Telephone 4254 Spencerville, U1io 221 East Spring Street St. Marys, Guio Short story about a 1-a draft registrant: Here today -- gun tomorrow. 1 4 nj,gf i ., we ivy!!! I 4511. M.. ,g Compliments of NAMEPLATE AND MONOGRAM COMPANY, INC. Spencerville, Ohio MEYER'S SERVICE CENTER LAWLER'S GREENHOUSES f You'II Drive Better Cars When You Buy From Cu' Flowus and Plum' I A Meyuvs A, ,he old Cm, Bam Floral Arrangements for All Occasions X Meyer's Service Center Clean Used Cars C? good g'f 'hous' in I' Go? Town . ' South Wayne Street - St. Marys, Ohio 4 5 us' prmg Staggephone 3h6'4arYs' ohm HUBER FURNITURE STORE You Furnish the Girl We'II Furnish the Hom'-H Compliments of 3I6 East Spring St. Marys, Ohio ROBERT H. HAHN INSURANCE MCCRAY GARAGE Spencerville, G1io 207 South Broadway Spencerville, Giio Oldsmobile Sales and Service HIRN INSURANCE AGENCY L. S. McCroy T. J. McCroy Mary Rupert, Agent Spencerville Ohio Life, Casualty, Fire Blessed is the man, who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact. R. E. MILLER 8. 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 - Telephone l4 C0 i 'e 'S of L. w. Wolfe .ma sm MAC'S SUPER MARKET Plumbing and Heating Supplies The Store With The Double Door . i Spencervme Ohio Telephone 54-J Spencerville, Ohio C0 'Pli 'e 'S of Howell's Paint and Body Shop Dr' Doemberg Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Pliess ' Shoes Leo H. Sherman sh Fl .d B X-R Plumbing - Heating on H Y ay Softeners - Pumps - and - Repairing Sl' Marys Ohio Telephone 51-R Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Best of Luck to the Class of 54 from Baxter Barber Shop Th oh Th e io eater St. Marys, Ohio According to a lazy man an unshaven face grows on you. ChlPP9 Chips Compliments of Lima, Ohio H. G. DEERHAKE, M. D. ADAMS GARAGE 404 North Pearl Street Spencerville, Ohio Lima Ohio General Repair All Makes of Cars HUDSON .IEWELERS Wapalconeta Ohio Hamilton - Elgin - Diamonds Keepsake Diamonds BILL, THE TAILOR wlNEBURGl l'S STORE Dry cl1:?ij'9F:n:A::'uing Marsh Hotel Building Spencerville Ohio Van wen Ohio MARTZ an WANNEMACHER Md sd BAUER SHELL STATION DeSoto - Plymouth Sales - Service Manager - Carl Bauer Telephone 886l Delphos, Ohio Bauer's Shell Service Goodyear Tires - Goodyear Batteries Shell Lubrication - Car Wash Telephone 5149 Main 8. Spring Street St. Marys, Ohio McCAIN'S UPHOLSTERING Telephone 104-R ll5 North College Street Spencerville Ohio L. R. SMALLEY AND SON, INC. St. Marys, Cl1io Manager - D. R. SMALLEY Congratulations Class of 1954 Compliments of St. Marys, Ready Mix Located l mile East LANDECK STORE of' 33 Landeck Ohio The only way on earth to have a friend is to be onel WAPAK HATCHERY U.S. Approved Baby Chicks Ful-O-Pep Feeds - Poultry Supplies Jones' Way Automatic Ventilation Wapakon eta Oh io Compliments of BROWN DAIRY Millr and Ice Cream Wapakoneta Ohio WATER EQUIPMENT DURO Electric Water Systems and Softeners WATER EQUIPMENT I335 Bellefonraine Avenue Lima, Ohio MACK INSURANCE AGENCY Mrs. Ray Mack, Agent 408 South Canal Street Spencerville, Ohio Telephone 40R Home Hardware Venedocia Ohio Manager - Everett Koenig Telephone 37-2 G. E. GRAHAMS General Merchandise - Ball Band Rubbers, Wear you well and Wolverine Shoes, Standard Oil Products, Pennzoil and Sirgler Stoves Elgin, Ohio Compliments of Patrick's Groceries and Meats Converse Oh io YOUNG'S TV RADIO SALES Sr SERVICE Dealer For Motorola, Sylvania, Crffley, and Stewart-Warner - See us for Hobby Craft Spencerville, Ohio BOYER AND SONS Massey-Harris Sales and Service Oliver Sales and Service Sherwin-Williams Paints l20 North Broadway Spencerville, Ohio Telephone Main 27 Compliments of THE COMMERCIAL BANK Delphos, Ohio Over 75 Years Service H595 Interest Paid on Large and Small Time Deposits Member of F. D. l. C. A man is known by the company he keeps. Z Compliments of THE DELPHOS PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Delphos Ohio KELLERMEYER MEN'S WEAR Arrow Shirts - Dohh Hats - Copp - Don Richards and Curlee Clothing Always a pleasure to serve you. 123 West Spring Street St. Marys, Uno Compliments of THE GREEN AND SAWYER COMPANY General Contractors and Ready Mix Concrete Lima Ohio THE CITIZENS' AND FARMERS' BANK of Spencerville, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Organized 1883 Spencorville Ohio Compliments of THE GORDON - HAUSS - FOLK COMPANY St. Marys Ohio Compliments of HASTlNG'S GRDCERY AND BAKERY Spencervillo Ohio Money talks. but it never gives itself away. Compliments of SPENCERVILLE FOOD STORAGE Groceries and Locker Service SPENCERVILLE, OHIO Compliments of THE JOURNAL NEWS SPENCERVILLE OHIO Your Community Newspaper Compliments of GLIDE - A - RIDE Jim 8m PauI's Spencervil Ie Ohio MARTIN W. 8- VIDA R. HAGER 81 SONS 8. DAUGHTER Mouriee, Norman, Letha Breeders of Spotted Poland Chino Wapakoneta, Route 3 Grand Champion Sow at the Auglaize County Fair Compliments of KENNY SHINN Manager of Kroger Store St. Marys Ohio GLEN COPUS FLORIST Funeral Bouquets - Corsoges - Pottery Telephone 6-4099 - 2-3112 Route 4 Lima, Ohio WAYNE FEED MILL Spencerville Ohio MILLER LAUNDERS - DRY CLEANERS I002 Bellefontaine Street Wapakoneta Ohio MCCAINIS FLORAL SUPPLIES D. F. McCain ond Son Spencerville Ohio The only thing that can cheat some people out of the last word is an echo. . RICHARD LHAMON C l amp 'ments of Auctioneer - Real Estate Agent . Dr' Goss . Corner of Fourth and Broadway Streets Spencerwlle ohm Telephone 2I8-J Spencerville, Ohio THE DENISTON NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE Flowers for All Occasions Nursery Stock for All Locations Vegetable Plants in Season Spencerville Ohio Ira E. Grassley Agent for The Lima News Route 2 - Box 'I Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of SPENCERVILLE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING Spencervil le Ohio SHORTY'S SPORT SHOP 133 West Spring Street St. Marys Ohio Telephone 5307 Compliments of St. Marys Iron and Steel Corporation St. Marys, Uwio RAABE MOTOR SALES ,f i Delphos, Ohio 8 ' Ford Sales and Service 234 North Canal Street Telephone 6801 THE HOME RESTAURANT Mr. and Mrs. Rex Frysinger Owner and Proprietors Spencerville Ohio Compliments of Dr. Connor, O. D. St. Marys Ohio Eda's Style Shop Telephone I22-J Millinery and Accessories Wapakoneta Oh io Compliments of CONVERSE GRAIN COMPANY Rural Route 2 Spencerville Ohio To avoid trouble and insure safety, breathe through your nose, It keeps the mouth shut. fylij 15 snuillljllll I mmm G America's Education System is truly a PRICELESS HERITAGE lie, America is strong because her education system is good .... if America's Education system is weak .... America will cease to be strong . SUPERIOR CCACH SALES CCMPANY Box 296 Findlay, Ohio ' . 4,..r' W Call TUTTLE'S for Free Estimates on Remodeling or New Construction of Homes, Barns, ETC. Tuttle Lumber Company 340 East High Street Lima, Ohio Telephone 9-9670-Richard K. KIII, Manager Compliments of SUNDERLAND BARBER SHOP Spencerville, Ohio Strong, Strong, and Strong Architects Lima, Ohio QW PETE'S SHOE SHOP WHILE YOU WAIT SERVICE SPENCERVILLE OHIO SMITH TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE, INC. G.M.C. Distributor I000 West Grand Avenue Lima, Ulio he M. Wm ' 21' f' WV I 'wr no-1'feeswi1U i ' -'T s-M - ., .., I ' ' W 2: mail' ... ..,1,wQ1w- f- . SANDKUHL TILE CO. KOSSUTH, OHIO Instead of counting someone elses' faults, stop and count ten -- ten of your own. ---s,n,M.4 ,Nr , we ,,- wut .z W v POHLMAN'S HARDWARE Hotpoint Electric Ranges - Water Heaters and Refrigerators Philgas Ranges - Kurfees Paints - Dutch Boy Paints - Keystone Fence - Monogram Duo Therm - Perfection Oil Heater Maytag Appliances HARRY KUR-I-Z AND SON LEIS' HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Friendly Service - Sohio Station Good Taste Demands It Comer Fourth and Broadway Streets A F Th Oh' Th Telephone 28-R Spencerville, Gllb cross rom 8 Io entre Spencervil le Oh io JASPERSEN SUPPLY COMPANY WURS-I-.S JEWELRY Division of Stelles Lima, Ohio St. Marys, Cltio Spencerville mio Findlay, Cltio CUWPUWCMS of Compliments of Crow's IGA Grocery l'lARRY'S MEN'S WEAR A Home Owned Store We Aim To Please 203 N0l'fl Nair' Street Lima, Ohio Telephone 42 - Spencerville, Ohio T9l0Ph0 '9 6-6901 J. C. WIECHART 3 Miles North of Spencerville on Route 66 - ' Rural Machine and Iron Works - Ornamental Honeuer HIGH and Clark Iron - Raillngs and Columns - Structural The Young Men's Shop at LIMA Steel - Welding - Machine Work - Metal Awnings Spencerville, Ohio - Telephone 307 237 North Main Street Lima, Ohio Little moron went to the football game because he thought the quarterback was a refund. Compliments of PFENNING JEWELRY 2l5 East Spring Street St. Marys Telephone - 4127 ABBOTTS SHOE STORE WAPAKONETA, OHIO PARLETTE'S Purdy Garage Quality Ice Cream Sales - Studebaker - Service , Telephone 8581 Wapakoneta Ohio North Pine Street Wapakoneta, Ohio Compliments of LOIS BEAUTY SHOP St. Marys Ohio Compliments of ODENWELLER CLOTHING STORE Clothes for Men and Boys Delphos, Ohio Compliments of GEORGE J. BOWERS Compliments of JOHN EARL INC. Van Wert, Ohio IOS-IIO West Main Van Wert, Ohio LEHMANN'S STORE Frigidaire Appliances, Furniture, and Music 246 North Main Street - Delphos, Ohio HORINE LUMBER CO. Oalz, Mahogany, Pine, Fir, Etc. For Manual Training All Kinds of Hardwood Plywood in Stocl: 4 . A Delphos, Ohio South Clay Street ot Pennsylvania Railroad Genius is lalo inspiration and 99 la perspiration. WISNER'S 5.05 - S'l.00 Store Oscar A. Kolkmeyer Funeral Home St. Marys only Independent Five 81 Ten D I h ,oh- sf. Marys, ohio e P os 'O Kenneth Hay l G A Food Center Wapalconeta Ohio Marathon Service Station Farm Delivery - Fuel Oil Spencerville Ohio Compliments of 66 Motors Inc. Bob Mullenhour 820 South Wayne Street St. Marys, Ohio Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Telephone 6275 'l29 South Broadway St. Spencerville, Ohio Telephone lll-R DAUGHERTY'S MARKET LYMAN'S CENTRAL RESTAURANT ll2 East Fifth Street Wapakoneta, Ohio Spencefville Ohio R. E. Daugherty KOSSU-I-H FEED MILL Groceries, Meats, and Vegetables Every Dealers in Kasco and Wayne Feeds Day Low Prices. Kossuth, Ol1io We stumble oftenest when we look down, not up. U.S. SPORTING GOODS COMPANY Fine Sporting Goods Since 1912 Gifts For All Occasions II6 East Main Street Van Wert, Ohio Compliments of Gaberdiel Brothers Spencerville Ohio Compliments of BALYEAT THE CLOTHIER Van Wert, Ohio Compliments of C. B. MILLER AND SON Spencerville Ohio KOENIG CHEVROLET, INC. New Cars and Trucks Used Cars Service - All Makes and Models Genuine Chevrolet Parts Spencerville, Ohio Telephone 33 e ' O' II e 'Q I e o For Real Estate: See L. C. CAREY 205 N. Canal Street Spencerville, Ohio L. N. Vogel, Broker ARTHUR'S CLEANERS Cleaning - Pressing and Repairs Hats Cleaned - Ladies' and Men's Made-to-Measure Suits Spencerville, Ohio Telephone 238-J Compliments of PARKER MOTOR SALES Telephone 5277 St. Marys, Ohio REDMON FURNITURE Delphos Ohio Compliments of BUCHAN AN 'S Dry Goods - Infants Wear - Ladies Ready-to-Wear - Mens and Boys Wear St. Marys Telephone 4l46 Ohio We are not what we think we are, but what we think, we are. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 54 OHIO CADMIUM PLATING WORKS INC. Spencerville, Ohio Compliments of Spencerville Animal Hospital R. F. Balm A. J. Rom Donald M- Spicer Veterinarians Dellfiif Spencerville, Ohio Spencerville Ohio Compliments of HARTER' MARKET THOMAS CLOTHING COMPANY S Home Killed Meats and Sausage Custom Work a Specialty Your Family Shoe Store Men's Wear IO9 North Broadway Street Spencerville Ohio Spencerville Ohio 9? 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