Spring City High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Spring City, PA)

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GUSTAVE C. FREY Industrial Arts - Spring City 'Food feeds the body, laughter feeds the soul A practical joker from the word go, Gussie overlooked the scowls of his more gullible classmates and pacitied their irritation with some friendly deed or gay banter. He and his cronies could always be found Where mischief predominated. They were easily transported in Gus' new Plymouth which he always kept in tip-top shape, for he loved to tinker with a motor of any type, Like father like son, he planned to follow in his father's footsteps and become a machinist. Photography Club 2. IOHN VINCENT GALLAGHER Academic - Spring City Work, food, and fun-that's life Late in our sophomore year, this witty, wacky, likeable fellow joined our ranks. He was often seen thumbing his way to Phoenixville where he held the position of a service station attendant. Even though this took up a great deal of his time, he still managed to participate in our class plays, where his flare for comedy was apparent. loin the Navy and see the world was Vince's byword, for he planned to enter this service to further his mechanical education. Class Play 3, 4, Allied Youth 3, 4, Nature Club 2. Home Sweet Homicide, and the Junior-Senior FLORENCE MARIE GOOD Commercial Clerical - East Vincent She carries the Good with her Shy, yes, but not the wallflower variety, for Flo was always on hand when there was something to do. Liking all sports but choosing hockey as the one to play, she contributed much to our team as left halfback. Florence worked hardy besides her schoolwork and hockey she had a part-time job at Seven Stars Restaurant. When her work permitted, she chose horseback riding or, as a less strenuous exercise, playing the piano. Yearbook 47 Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Allied Youth l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Varsity Club 3, 4, Sr. High Dramatics 3. CHARLES F. GRUBB Industrial Arts - Spring City An honest man who toiled When one saw Charlie on foot, he could be certain that his dark green scooter was in need of repair. Industry played a major role in his life. Those popsicles that Charlie made while in the employ of a local ice cream plant were super. Remember how they tasted! Working ranked ahead of baseball, which received his full support every season. When the days proved fruitless for others, this fisherman could be counted on to bring in a haul. Radio Club 2, 3, Model Club 2, 3. Eighteen

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RICHARD W. EVANS lndustrial Arts - Spring City Pop-there goes Evans Quiet Richard was one true friend when you became acquainted with him. Never being interested in school activities, he found sufficient recreation in bowling, however this used only half of his free time, for during school radio was his greatest avocation and he acquired experience by building and repairing any type of radio. Rich planned to take electrical work in ct serious way by being an apprentice to his father before launching his own career. Photography Club 4, Radio Club 2, Mechanics Club 2. MARION IEAN FINKBINER Commercial Secretarial - East Vincent Sing away sorrow, cast away care With her attractive dimples and peppy personality, Pinky added much color to the Class of '5U. She was active, full of ideas, and always ready for fun. lean participated in many and varied activities where her helping hand could be traced. Our high-stepping drum majorette sparked the high school band by her twirling and able leadership. Her ambition was to become a secretary-a position for which she was very well qualified. Yearbook 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Softball l, Z, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Class Play 4, Allied Youth l, Z, 3, 4, Class Officer 2, 3, 4, Girls' Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Sr. High Dramatics 2, 3. our senior year they included The Winter Whirl, HARRY F. FISCHER Industrial Arts - East Pikeland Work! No, that's too difficult Residing in Kimberton, Harry brought to S. C. H. S. some of the flavor of East Pikeland. His lack of interest in most studies was balanced by his interest in art class. This ang1er's skill was evident when on the first day of trout season his full number of fish were caught. Much of his time was spent in learning the mechanical details of his own car, which knowledge he hoped to put into use when he operated his own garage. Allied Youth 3, 4, Railroad Club l. LOREN G. FOX Agriculture - Spring City We've spotted the Fox, Tally-ho! Unlike most redheads, Foxie had no temper. His even disposition marked him as one of our most genial lads. Loren's interests were centered in agriculture, and his efforts were amply rewarded by his being elected president of the F. F. A. During those week-end jaunts to his brother's farm, Foxie was able to put into practice his agricultural training. Yes, here was application in the raw. This versatile lad not only hoed a fine row but charmed his listeners with a voice of rare quality. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4. Seventeen

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RUTH ANNE HALDEMAN Academic - West Vincent Simplicity is greatness Ruthie was an interesting personality-a friend tried and true. Her cute little giggles were ever present to add life to the routine of classes. Half her time was spent learning new dance steps, The fluency she exerted in French class was matched only by her ability in mathematical reasoning. I-Ier small stature did not limit her mental power. The idea of teaching small children was fascinating to her. College, a career, and unlimited success were assured, Mixed Chorus 3, Allied Youth 3, 4, Sr. High Dramatics 2, 3. Prom. The A. IAY HATFIELD Industrial Arts - Spring City His life is a watch or a vision between a sleep and a sleep Remember seeing the huddle of fellows near the trophy case? Well, in the middle you could usually have found Iay telling one of his seldom funny, but always original jokes. When not chauffeuring the ladies around in his new Chevvy, he enjoyed just sitting and letting the rest of the world go by. When lay looked to the future, there seemed to be a big question. How- ever, some informants hinted of his possible enrollment in a trade or vocational school. Radio Club Z. JAMES R. HALLMAN Industrial Arts - Spring City Laughter returned with him Few were the times that the teachers appreciated lim's special brand of humor, but his fellow students made up for that loss. Ollie left Spring City for a few years to attend Boyertown schools, but he lost not one friend during this time. His active participation in sports was limitedg however he was in attendance at every game. lim's neatness in dress and clean-cut appearance were excelled by few. Basketball 4, Baseball 4. 1949-50 school year opened with SARA ELLEN HARPLE Commercial Secretarial - Spring City Though many laugh, I alone dare laugh aloud Listening to hill-billy music and collecting Eddy Arnold records kept Sara one of the happier members of our group. Dancing to jumpy music diverted her when the regular routine grew monotonous. While most people pre- ferred salt to season their food, for some reason Pepper was Sara's favorite. When counting assets, one could not overlook her blonde hair and jovial personality. You can be assured the efficiency of telephone service will be increased with Sara on the pay roll. Honor Society 45 Arts and Crafts 3, Hockey 2, 3. Nineteen