St Marys High School - Tower Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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'g K 'K' A A ,Q 'Q v ,f -f ff u I have sent in my application but I know .I shall not be the only St. lVIary's girl to do so. I can't wait to receive word that you too will go. Please write soon. I am more than enthusiastic. It brings back the davs of the C. S. M. C. ,We are women now, and should do more than we did then: Please do it quickly, I'm anxious. . Lovingly yours, Lon ETTA M CCLEARY EDGE? KANAI, HAWAIIAN Is. july 14, 1942. MR. LoUIs KAMP, DELCO LIGHT Co., DAYTON, OHIO. Dear Louis: Are you too busy with Frigidaires to read a word or two from an old friend? A little incident which occurred on Friday last, brought the old crowd and the old days forcibly to my mind. I'll tell you of it. 'Twas a hot, sultry night, extremely hot even for this island, and as I lay, swinging to and fro in the hammock, the sighing of a half hearted breeze in the towering palms seemed to awaken almost forgotton memories of a distant past. I tried to think of a present interest, but dismissing these thoughts from my mind was no easy task. However, it would never do to become sentimental, especially when thousands of miles from home. Slowly rising to my feet, I began walking toward the Government radio relay station, a little building that is used as a sort of a club-room by the few white residents of the isle. I had barely seated myself comfortably when the chief operator asked: From whom do you wish to hear tonight? Subconsciously I answered, I-Iome . He asked several questions regarding its location, to which I replied in weak, disinterested monosyllables. ' Following this one-sided conversation, the operator fixed his attention upon the apparatus before him. The room was filled with crackling and squeaking and the numerous noises to be heard at any radio station. I was peacefully dozing when suddenly I jerked to an upright position. Were my ears deceiving me? Was I awake? I must be, for clearly, if somewhat weak, there came through the loud-speaker, This is station S. III. H., the broadcasting station of the Emmerling Radio Corporation, located in St. lVIary's High School, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Wasn't that a jolt? The uncertain radio, and the rather slow mail aren't the only things that bind me to Ohio. It sounds sentimental to say my heart is there, but it is. I'm the only one of our class keeping bachelor hall. Of course if it hadn't been for my poor health I should have realized my fondest hope of becoming a priest, in- stead of operating a seismograph for studying volcanic disturbances in Kanai Island. However I am resigned, and perhaps its better to be away from all the familiar places, but it isn't easy. Write when you can to a place where letters are scarce. Sincerely, Joe CAPPEL. v pf 2- J' ur 1,4 w.9'.ffQJx. Page Seventy-eight

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1. ' 1- ff 7 ff J ,, , Q 1 , IVIIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA July 21, 1942 MR. CHARLES RIELACE, ELKINS, W. VA. Dear Charlie: My vacation brought me to Miami this year, and I am surely glad I selected this place. My day is quite different from the usual routine I have as President of a manufacturing plant. I certainly enjoy being away from meetings and ,con- ferences. Everyone seems to have forgotten business, and all do nothing but rest and have a good time. Can you imagine whom I met to-day while walking on the beach? I felt a slap on my shoulder and turned. I could scarcely believe my eyes. There Was Gene Vorwoldt. He is an electrical engineer and is investigating some Of the work done ten years ago at Ormond Beach. You know that place has developed more rapidly than any other section of Florida. Gene still lives in Cincinnati-Indian Hill. He is very proud of Eugene Jr. who is, of course, doing excellent work at St. lWary's. He sends his regards and promises to Call some time upon the genial Doctor Rielage. fThat is, if he can ever find Elkins, W. Va.D. I intend to stop in Cincinnati on my way home and shall spend a day or two with Leonard Doepker, who has taken over his father's interest in the Hrm of Doepker and Worth, Interior Decorators. I suppose his home will bear evidence of his profession and I am anxious to see it. Be sure to write me as I am always more than pleased when the postman brings me something from Bud. Yours, EO 'EP 3938 AULT PARK ROAD, HYDE PARK, CINCINNATI, OHIO February 21, 1942. LAWRENCE W. SELZ ER Mrss BARBARA MARTIN, FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Dear Barbara: . Don't. faint. I feared you might when you saw a letter from me. Well, it is to tell you, not of a class reunion, no--of a larger assembly than that. I know its bad form to talk of onels own interest, but I simply can't explain myself unless I do, so forgive me for this once. The Catholic Medical Mission Board has inaugurated a crusade for volunteers among the Catholic nurses of America. The Board purposes sending to the far East and to Africa fifteen hundred nurses during the next three years. The qualifications are good health, graduation from an A grade hospital, age limit of 35. I have been asked to Write all graduates of the Good Samaritan Hospital, classes 1928-1933, and you may be sure I am proud to say that the class Of 1931 boasts of four of my high school friends, you, lwary Dempsey, Ann Gruber and Melva. Of course lWelva's home and children are her first duty but you surely will not let the Ford Hospital stand between you and the Medical lVIission Board. You remember what Father Sawkins said about the fourth vocation. Well here it is. 9' 7 ' ,, Page Seventy-seven

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. 09 R ji AIQQ ii TORONTO, CANADA February l, 1942 MRS. J. W. FRONLYN, HOTEL SENATE, WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Ann fConnersJ: From your last letter I judge your trip to Hawaii was a great success and very enjoyable. I am sorry to say I could not arrange my affairs, So as to be one of the party, but next summer I hope to be able to accompany you on your sojourn in the Bahamas. Knowing your Hhankeringn for travel, I cannot help commenting on the kind- ness of Providence in providing for you a husband whose duties take him, figur- atively, everywhere. Personally, I should not care to travel constantly. A sort of half and half arrangement of time would be to my liking. There is a case here at the hospital, a woman who seems to have suffered 'much misfortune. She is a charity patient, and of course the City Social Service is in- terested in her case. Recently a member of the service bureau called, and as soon as I saw her I recognized Verna Maly. She is head of the agency here in Toronto, and has been doing Splendid work. b AS I must get some rest before I go back on duty, I shall have to Say goodbye, please write when you have time. Your friend, CEAL ILHARDT. E0 'EI - 4622 ARCADIA PLACE, CINCINNATI, OHIO MISS FORTUNE RYAN, . RITZ HOTEL, NEW YORK Dear Fortune: Imagine my delight when your letter arrived telling me of your initial ap- pearance in the Metropolitan Opera. You are not the only one of my friends who is achieving Success, lVIargaret Dyer is now secretary to the President of the Southern Railroad in Pennsylvania. You asked about Mercedes Conrad in your last letter. Of course, you know she has been partner in lWme. Jeanne Millinery Shop. Now she is the owner and is conducting a flourishing business. When you come to Cincinnati again you must visit me in my new home. It is in a very convenient location near St. Mary's, solving my problem as to the safety of little llilercedes' going to School. Even though you are becoming a famous singer, you must not forget those of us at home, and try to write Often to Your friend, HII.DA KAES THOMAS Q0 QE? -HELEN SACK, '27 -MARY JANET BRAUN, '27 2' 2- - - ,lf f - A A - - H. r 3 wb' - 4- 3 Page Seventy nme