St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1936 volume:

HKFL aka 32 1 ,V f w 4 Q L. 1 11 3 i R. 4 lu 4 ,. E n ii 4 Ii IZ Q 5 2 5 f i s i 1 ii E EX LIBBIS .TA JT 5? Foreword In the following pages of this book we will try to portray a year of high school life in social, ath- letic, and every-day happenings. In your later years, if you pick up this book and read of some happening or look upon a picture of an old school chum that will turn time backwards, we will then have succeeded in what we set out to do, to make this a book of Memories. THE PURPLE AND GULD 1119136 DK Published By THE SIENIIUR CLASS ST. MARYS I-IIGI-I SCI-ICDOI. St. Marys, W. Va. 1 School Son Although Yale has always favored The violetls dark blue, And the gentle sons of Harvard, To the crimson rose are true. VVe will own our colors' splendor And the honors of old, While St. Marys stands defender Of the Purple and the Gold. Through the four long years of High School 'Midst scenes we love so well, As the mystic charms of knowledge We vainly seek to spell, Or we win athletic victories And the football line we hold Still we work for dear old High School, And the Purple and the Gold. De ieaitioim To Corwin L. McMahan, whose guidance of our class and of the school, whose helpful- ness concerning our individual problems has made the achievements in our high school years possible, We, the Class of 1936 most sincerely dedicate this nineteenth issue of the Purple and Gold. I' I i Faculty Harold M. Nichols A.B. Marshall College University of Michigan Biology, Civic: Virginia Barkwill A.B. VVest Virginia University Bowling Green College of Commerce West Virginia Wesleyzin Commerrio! P. C. Karickhoff B.S. Cln Ag.j West Virginia University Vomtiona! Agricullure, Chemiilry Evelyn Simonton A.B. Marietta College Scienoe, Librarian ISI Ill T h e P U I' P I e a fl d C3 O I cl Nell Williams A.B. West Virginia University Engliih F. T. Campbell A.B., A.M. Marshall College West Virginia University Soriology, History Mary Rose A.B. Marietta College Lalin, Englith Harold G. Koerber B.M. Ohio University Inslru mental Music Pk.. , A Nm. Ill T I1 e P U f P I e 3 F1 d G O Neal A. Dougherty A.B. Broaddus College Marshall College lllzzlhemalicx Susan Minnick A.B. Fairmont Normal Englixh, Civirs, Yournalism J. H. Fleming West Virginia University Salem College Fairmont Normal Mathematirs, English e cgalgi , E9 lF3lClL1l ty Louise McCollum A.B. West Virginia University Civics, English E91 Isabel Smith B.S. Cln H. VVest Virginia University Home Ecanomiw, Sfience joe Varner A.B. West Virginia University Mazliemafiar, Sfience Mary Stanton Fairmont Normal Hi.ff07LV, Geography, Science The Stal? Editor-in-Chify' .... ...... C harles Newell A.v5i.flantE1iifor ..... .... R uth Ann Balley Businesx Manager ...... ,. ...... joe Barron Ayxistant Eminem MJHQAQK7' ..... .... C ore Locke CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Hubacher Nellie Gallaher Rebecca Carpenter Augusta I-louseman Marjorie Pettitt Kathryn McCullough Jane Flower U01 Charles Ray Stanley Dotson Edison McCullough Ruby Maston Catherine Powell Ruth Bills Virginia Dysko SIENIURS i-41 :gg -l-be Purple and Senior Class History In September 1932, one of the largest classes in St. Marys High's history assembled in the auditorium of the high school and pledged loyalty for the four years that were to come. Our slogan was Green and still growing. In our Freshman year we elected the following officers: President .................,............. Core Locke Vice-President ..... .......... J ohn Israel Secretory .... .... .... R e becca Carpenter Treasurer ..... . .......... Ruth Ann Bailey Sponsor ................................. Miss Clark Mottof We seek higher things. Ftowerfwhite Violet. Co!orsfRed and White. Upon our return in the fall of '33, it was unanimously agreed that Miss Clark would resume the responsibility of Class Advisor. Our one pleasure as Sophomores was to welcome the Freshmen. YVe elected the following officers: President ................ ...... J oe Barron Vice-President ....... ..,..... R uth Bills Seeretezry-Treasurer .... ....... H elen I-Iouser Reporter ......................,.... Ruth Ann Bailey In the fall of '34 most of our class appeared to continue the journey. During this year we met unparalleled success. We contributed freely to the various departments of school life. The Operetta Sonia was quite successful, and thlel Junior-Senior banquet was acclaimed one of the best ever given in S. M. . S. We were under the guidance of the following ofiicers: President ,...........,....,.............. Joe Barron Vice-President ....... . ........ Charles Newell Seeretary-Treasurer .... . . .Edison McCullough Reporter ........... .... R uth Ann Bailey Sponsor .............................. Miss Barkwill The year 1935-'36 opened with seventy dignified Seniors. Under the lead- ership of the following ofiicers we have been able to surpass all our past records of achievement. President ........... ........... I oe Barron Vice-President ...,.... . . .Edison McCullough Secretary-Treasurer ...... ................ G eorge Cox Reporter ........ ..... .................. R u th Bills Sponsors ......... ....... M iss Williams, Mr. Campbell Our one big accomplishment has been the editing of our school annual-, the Purple and Gold. We are now ready to look into the future which holds so many opportun- ities for us. On this journey we will keep in mind our motto, and live up to it as best we can, by seeking higher things. -R. A. B., '36. U21 Nellie Gallagher - : Joe Barron Football '33, '34 Softball '33, '34, '35 Basketball '35, '36 S Club '34, '35, '36 Lincoln Literary '34 Junior Class Play '35 Junior-Senior Banquet '35 Class President '34, '35, '36 Student Cop '34 Vice-Pres. Student Council '34 Hi-Y '35, '36 Latin Club '35, '36 Bus. Mgr. Purple 81 Gold '36 Honor Society '36 Rebecca Carpenter Band '33, '34, '35, '36 Orchestra '33, '34, '35, '36 H.G.l.. '33, '34, '35, '36 1J.0f E.'34,'35,'36 Secy. of D. of F. '35, '36 Thespian Club '34, '35, '36 Secy.-Treas. Thespian Club '35 President of Thespian Club '36 4-H Club '33, '34 Secretary-Treasurer '34 Honor Society '36 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Tennis Club '33, '34 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Basketball '34 Junior Class Play '35 Cabbages '33 Jimmy '34 State Band Contest '33, '35 Senior Girls Club Latin Club '35, '36 Assembly Program Comm. '34 The Purple and CSold. Ruth Ann Bailey Treasurer of Class '33 Class Reporter '34, '35 Physical Education '33 Tennis Club '33 4-H Club '33 Softball '34 Vice-Pres. Home Room '35 l-l.G.L. Club '33, '34, '35, '36 D. of E. Club '33, '34, '35, '36 Vice,Pres. D. of E. '35 Webster Literary Society '33 Student Council '34 Assembly Program Comm. '34 Literary Club '34 Sonia '35 jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Home Economics Club '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Honor Society '36 Asst. Ed. of Purple 51 Gold '33 Edison McCullough Football '33, '34, '35 S Club '33, '34, '35 Basketball '35, '36 Sonia '35 Softball '33, '34, '35 Vice President of Class '36 Secretary of Class '35 Hi-Y Club '35, '36 Honorary Society '36 Tennis '33, '34 4vH Club '32, '33, '34 President 4-H Club '33 Band '33, '34, '35 SEN ORS Core Locke Tennis '33, '34, '35, '36 Softball '33, '34, '35, '36 Basketball '33, '34, '35, '36 Sonia '35 T N T '35 Hi-Y '36 Latin Club '35, '36 Band '33, '34 Webster Literary Society '33 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Asst. Bus. Mgr. Purple 81 Gold '35 l15l Band '34, '35 Orchestra '33, '34, '35 D. of E. '35, '36g Reporter '36 H.G.L. '34, '35, '36 Honorary Society '36 Webster Literary Society '33 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 junior Class Play '35 Cabbages '33 Senior Girls Club Contributor to Annual State Band Contest '35 All-State Orchestra '33 Tennis Club '33, '34 Latin Club '35, '36 Home Economics Club '34 President of Home Room '35 .-l.1 l - I The Purple and Gold Allen Locke Latin Club '35 Lincoln Literary Society '34 Orchestra '33, '34, '35, '36 Band '33, '34, '35, '36 Band Contest '33, '35 Orchestra Contest '35 Solo Contest '35 Softball '33, '34, '35 Tennis '33 Charles Newell Hi-Y '35, '36 Basketball '35, '36 Tennis '34, '35 Softball '33, '35 Sonia '35 jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Physical Education '33 Editor-in-Chief of Purple and Gold '36 Cabbages '33 Vice-President of Class '35 Lincoln Literary Club '33 Freak Day '36 Senior Class Play '36 Jimmy '34 Helen Houser Senior Girls Club '36 Webster Literary Society '33 Basketball '33 Home Economics Club '33 Library Club '34 Argus Staff '34 Banquet Committee '35 SENT RS Ruth Ellen Bills VVebster Literary Society '33 Library Club '34, '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Banquet Committee '35 Argus Stall '36 Vice-President of Class '34 V.fPresident of Senior Girls '36 Reporter '36 Latin Club '34, '35 Year Book '36 E141 fi' , -L if? ..il-in-1 li1 . Carrie Buter Senior Girls Club '36 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Basketball '33, '34 Softball '34 D. of E. '35, '36 H. cs. L. '34, '35, '36 Tennis Club '33 - Home Economics Club '33 Student Police '33 4-H Club '33, '34, '36 President of Home Room '35 jr.vSr. Banquet Committee '35 Contributor to Annual '36 Football Banquet Comm. '36 Stanley Dotson Band '32, '33, '34, '35, '36 Football '33, '34, '35 Softball '34, '35 Basketball '35, '36 Lincoln Literary Society '34 S Club '34, '35, '36 Baseball '36 Junior Class Play '35 jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Latin Club '35, '36 Contributor to Annual '36 Asst. Bus. Mgr. of Argus '35 Quill 81 Scroll '35, '36 Tennis '33, '34 Tbe Purple and Gold Charles Rea Hi-Y '36 F. F. A. Reporter '33, '34 F. F. A. Secretary '35 Physical Education '33 Year Book '36 Quill and Scroll '36 Argus Stal? '36 Sonia '35 Rosemary Powell Band '33, '34, '35, '31, Orchestra '35, '36 Year Book '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Banquet Committee '35 Softball '34 D. of E. '35, '36 H. G. L. '34, '35, '36 Tennis Club '33, '34 Student Police '33 4-H Club '33, '34, '35 V.-Pres. of Home Room '35 Latin Club '35, '36 Home Economics Club '33 Kathleen Horner Webster Literary Society '33 Library Club '34 Argus Staff '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Basketball '33 Latin Club '34, '35 Home Economics Club '33 Banquet Committee '35 Softball '34 Year Book '36 Wayne Williamson Band '33, '34, '35, '33 Orchestra '35 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Tennis '33, '34 HiAY '36 Basketball '35, '36 Softball '34, '35 Sonia '35 11946 Julian Hall Football '34, '35 Basketball '35, '36 Band '33, '34, '35 Sonia '35 Club '34, '35, '36 Physical Education '33 U51 , il ..i - Frances Burgess Dramatic Club '33 Physical Education '33 Sonia '35 Senior Girls Club '36 I4 mr 7 --,-1--The Purple and Gold John Israel Football '32, '33, '34, '35 Softball '34, '35, '36 Tennis '33 Track '35, '36 Basketball '35, '36 Sonia '35 Banquet Committee '35 S Club '35, '36 Taxidermy Club '35 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Student Council '33, '34 Argus Staff '34, '35 Quill and Scroll '35 Vice,President '32, '33 Virginia Dysko Rochester High School Basketball '33 Art Club '33 St. Marys High School Softball Team '34 Captain of Softball Team '34 Tennis Club '34 Thespian Club '34, '35, '36 Forensic Club '34, '35 junior Class Play '35 Junior-Senior Banquet '35 Latin Club '35, '36 Library Club '35 Year Book '36 Argus Stal? '34, '35 Senior Girls Club '36 SEN URS Jim Riggs ili'iaCl5'l' '-533 Ruby COW' Footbqlfhb Webster Literary Society '33 If0nifH,35 V S ,k ,,53 sfsigfcnii Club'36 ,l.':XiggnJ e6?5L ,3 5L Sec.vTreas. Senior Girls Club '35 Y Football Manager '34 1 - , May Cooke Lincoln Literary Society '33 D. of F. Club '36 H. G. L. Club '36 President of Library Club '35 Physical Education '34 President Senior Girls Club '36 Latin Club '34, '35 Donald Dimmick Glee Club '33 Softball '33 Basketball '33 Taxidermy Club '35 Quill and Scroll '35 Basketball '36 Physical Education '33 E161 rung, ,11s.:,.:-H-,rqgsywa x- -l-Tbe Purple and Golcl--- Billie Fogle Band '32, '33, '34, '35, '36 Thespian Club '33, '34, '35, '36 4-I-l Club '31, '32, '33 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Basketball '35 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 -lr. Class Play f Sonia D '35 Cabbages '33 jimmv '34 3 W. Cl b- . ' f Stare Band Contest '32, '33, '35 O L' 'V '5 ' Football '36 Softball '34, '35 Taxidermy Club '34, '35 Student Council '33, '34 Baseball '36 Latin Club '35, '36 Ruth Emma Bills Lincoln Literary Society '33 Latin Club '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Argus Stag' '35, '36 Quill and Scroll '36 Softball '34 l l Maxine Allen Club-Mannington '33 Senior Girls Club '36 Latin Club '35, '36 George Cox Sec.-Trcas. Junior Boys '35 Secretary Taxidermy Club '35 jr,-Sr. Banquet Committee '35 Hi-Y Club '36 Sec.-Treas. Senior Class '36 196 Kathrine Nichols Lincoln Literary Society '33 Sonia '35 Home Economics Club '35, '36 Senior Girls Club '36 U71 Frank Stout Softball '33, '34, '35, '36 Class Baseball '33 'lxfnnis '33, '34 Baseball '36 Webster Literary Society 4-H Club '33, '34, '35 Latin Club '34, '35 1.1 3 . -.,1.The Purple and Gold Dean Childers Football '32, '33, '34, '35 Sonia '35 Softball '32, '33 Physical Education '32, '33 F. F. A. '35 Walter Stewart F. F. A. '34, '35 Football Q4 years? '33, '34, '35, '36 S iClub '33, '34, '35, '31, Physical Education '34, '35 Basketball '36 Helen Smith hlacksonburg: Glee Club '33, '35 Dramatic Club '33 Tom Sawyer '32 4-H Club '32, '33, '34, '35 Physical Education '32, '35 Grandpa Goes Hunting '35 The Nigh Cry '35 Cheer Leader '35 Mgr. Girls 4-H B. B. Team '35 St. Marys: D. of E. Club '36 H. G' L. Club '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Home Economics Club '36 t Football Banquet Comm. '36 SENT RS Virginia Snyder Senior Girls Club '3h Lincoln Literary Society '33 Basketball '33 Tennis Club '34 Softball '34 Library Club '34, '35 Band '33 Latin Club '34, '35 U81 itil--l ,l- -u Pauline Cumblidge Home Economics Club '33 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Senior Girls Club '36 Rolla Westbrook Lincoln Literary Society '33 Library Club '35 Softball '36 Track '36 Sonia '35 ---ilhe Purple and Golcll-' Beryl Knight Football '33, '35 S Club '33, '35 Basketball '32 Softball '33 Junior-Senior Banquet '33 Junior Play '33 Corabelle Ingram Lincoln Literary Society '33 Library Club '35 Physical Education '33 Senior Girls Club '311 Argus Staff '36 Football Banquet '36 1 Genevieve Maston VVebster Literary Society '33 Library Club '34 Home Economics Club '35 Sonia '35 Argus Staff '34, '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Beryl Russell Parkersburg High School: Chorus Manual Training Astronomy Club St. Marys: Argus Staff '36 196 Lawrence Riggs Softball '33, '34, '35 Softball '33, '34, '35 F. F. A. '34, '35 Basketball '33 ,lunior-Senior Banquet '35 4-H Club '35 Physical Education '33 Baseball '3!v E191 Ruby Maston Lincoln Literary Society '33 Band '34, '35, ,36 Senior Girls Club '36 Library Club '35 Latin Club '35 Physical Education '34 National Honorary Society '36 jimmy '34 Banquet Committee '35 Band Contest '35 ?W l.ll , - The Purple and Golcl Ellis Knight Physical Education '32 Football '34, '35 S Club '35 Softball '34, '35, '36 Taxidermy Club '34, '35 Baseball '36 Library Club '33, '34, '35 Glen Fulmer Football '32, '33, '34, '35 HSN , , , ,35 Club 32, 33, 34,. Farren Literary Society '34 Softball '34, '35 Madeline Rosenlieb Lincoln Literary Society '33 Orchestra '33, '34, '35 Physical Education '33 Library Club '35 Latin Club '34, '35 Cabbages '33 junior Orchestra '33, '34 Senior Girls Club '36 SlENlI RS Christine Hammett Lincoln Literary Society '33 Library Club '34, '35 Home Economics Club '33 Latin Club '34, '35 Senior Girls Club '36 l..-ll . ...1 - Nellie Fleming Home Economics Club '33 Student Council '33 Webster Literary Society '33 Physical Education '33 Softball '34 Latin Club '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Archie Cunningham Library Club '34 Softball '33, '35 Taxidermy '35 4-H Club '36 E201 l---The Purple and Gold-11 Glen Pryor Physical Education '32, '33 Basketball '35 Softball '35, '36 Football '35 S Club '36 Track '35, '36 Dorothy Kester Band '34, '35, '31, Lincoln Literary Society '33 Physical Education '34 Senior Girls Club '36 Latin Club '35 Band Contest '35 junior Class Play '35 ' , Ivelyn McKnight Lincoln Literary Society '33 Physical Education '33 Home Economics Club '33, '34 Senior Girls Club '36 Dwight Poole Basketball '35 Lincoln Literarv Societv '34 'Vrack'35,'36 Physical Education '32, '33 HQ36 Cecil Kelly Softball '34, '35, '36 Tennis '33, '34 Basketball '35, '36 Sonia '35 Taxidermy Club President '35 Lincoln Literary Society '33 4-H Club '32, '33 E211 Edith Kester Junior Orchestra '34 Band '34, '35, '36 VVebster Literary Society Latin Club '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Physical Education '34 . . l..lll The Purple and Gold Kathleen Moore Webster Literary Society '33 Latin Club '35 Senior Girls Club '36 r Franklin Kernen Lincoln Literary Society '33 4-H Club '32, '33 Banquet Committee '35 F. F. A. '33, '34, '35 Physical Education Freda Wilson Home Economics Club '34 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Latin Club '35 Orchestra '35 Senior Girls Club '36 SlENlICOlRS Della Moore Webster Literary Society '33 Physical Education '33 Library Club '34, '35 Latin Club '34, '35 Senior Girls Club '36 National Honorary Society '36 'I - -1 l.l. -1 Juanita Taylor Webster Literary Society '33 Home Economics Club '35 Argus Staff '35, '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Maxine Powell Lincoln Literary Society '33 Home Economics Club '33 4-H Club '33 Senior Girls Club '36 'Rl l22fl ,U :Wi The Purple and Gold Ena Mae Pritchard Pullman High School: Glee Club '32, '33 Dramatic Club '32, '33 Harmonica Band '33 St. Marys High School: A gus '35 Quill and Scroll '36 Senior Girls Club '36 Golda Reaser Physical leiducation CPenns High Schooll '31 Lincoln Literary Society '33 Glee Club '31, '32, '33 Big B oadcast Oh Doctor Chorus Senior Girls Club '3 bllfll Margaret Riggs Webster Literary Society '33 Home Economics Club '34 Junior Orchestra '35 Farren Literary Society '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Sophia Shawver Webster Literary Society '33 Home Economics Club '34 Pres. Home Economics Club '34 Latin Club '35 Farren Literary Society '35 Senior Girls Club '36 l l. .i. Harold Reese tbau'34,'35,'3n Sof Baseball '36 Sonia '35 Tr ack '35, '36 Lucille Lamp VVebster Literary Srciety '33 Home Economics Club '34 Farren Literary Society '35 Latin Club '35 Senior Girls Club '36 l23l Catharine Powell Lincoln Literary Society '33 Library Club '35 ' Senior Girls Club '36 Student Police '34 Physical liducation '34 Latin Club '35, '30 Edith Lamp VVcbster Literary Society '33 Home Economics Club '34 Secretary-Treasurer Home nomics Club '34 Farren Literary Society '35 Junior Orchestra '35 Latin Club '35 Senior Girls Club '36 Eco CNO Piclurvl Juanita E. Wells Lincoln Literary Society '33 Honue Economics Club 33 Senior Girls Club '36 -----The Purple and Gold-4.i.t- CC ass Will lVe, the members of the Senior Class of Saint Marys High School, Saint Marys, West Virginia, realizing that our days in High School are numbered, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make this our last will and testament to be carried out by the succeeding classes of Saint Marys High School. To Saint Marys High School: We leave our memories of the last four years in dear old S. M. H. S. To the Board of Education: We express our thanks for their coopera- tion during our four years' career. To the Faculty: VVe give sincerest regardsf To Mr. McMahan: We will and bequeath our sincere thanks and grati- tude for his kind assistance and guidance. To Miss Williams: We leave our gratitude and great respect for her help in our trials during our four years in High School. To Shang: XVe leave all the rest of our property Cjunkj to his discretion. To the Juniors: We leave our throne of authority and sisterly devotion to underclasses. To the Sophomores: We leave our intelligence. To the Freshmen: We leave our dignity. To Dick Cantner: Walter Stewart's ability as football captain. To Virginia Coram: joe Barron's ability as class president. To Mary Louise Echart and Helen Hammett, to be equally and peace- fully divided among themselves, Della Moore leaves her,love for that dark handsome curly-headed boy. To Pearl Smith: VVe will Helen Houser's sex appeal. To Nancy Lee Webb: Virginia Dysko wills her good looks. To Frank Lee Pickens: Billie Fogle leaves a book on How I Grew to My Majestic Height. To Jack Beale: Stanley Dotson's right to make the most noise in Senior roll call. CAlso in the classes.j E241 - Tl1e Purple and Golcl-l- To Lorna Westbrook: We leave Nellie Gallagherls right to have a new boy friend every week. To Delbert Shingletonz Lawrence Barnhart leaves his love to go to school. To Ruth I Moore: Carrie Butler's special license to go with an under- classman. To Lucille Quillenz Rosemary Powell leaves her tardy certificate. T0 Harold Butler: Cecil Kelly wishes to leave a book on How My Feet Grew to the Size They Are. To Hazel Moore: We leave May Cool-:'s gift of gala CTalk more Hazel, bashful people never get far.j To Evelyn Roby: We will Maxine Allen's win-some ways and gentle disposition. To George Riggs: George Cox leaves his way with the ladies. To the following Bills generation: Ruth Emma Bills and Ruth Ellen Bills leave their ability to make nothing but A's during their four years of High School. To Sara Russell: Kathleen Horner leaves her love for tall, dark, hand- some boys. To Lawrence Meeks: We leave the dancing grace of Roy Woodburn. In this our last will and testament ofthe Senior Class of 1936, we leave all our rights, property and privileges. We hereby appoint Joe Louis and Parkyakarkus, the sole executors of this, our last will. In witness whereof, we set our hand and seal this the twenty-ninth day of May in the year of Our Lord 1936. QSignerz'j Senior Class of 1936. CSignedD Bills and Horner. E251 e Purple and Gold 66Cllass Propheeyw In 1946, we made a tour of the U. S. Our starting point was Hollywood. The first people whom we saw we recognized immediately as Mr. and Mrs. John Israel, the latter which was formerly Virginia Dysko. After a few words of greeting they asked us to go with them to the studio where they were to have minor parts in Cecil Kelly's Scandals of ,el-7. After we talked to Cecil for a while he told us that he had a great surprise in store for us and took us to the leading performers. To our surprise prac- tically all the main characters were our former classmates of '36. The stars of the Scandals were Helen Smith and Edison McCullough. Golda Reaser did a very elegant and graceful toe dance. Core Locke was the soloist of the picture and his lady-love was Nellie Margaret Gallagher, the platinum blonde. The sound effects were created by the popular VVayne Williamson. After spending the night at the Knight Hotel, the largest hotel in Hollywood, owned and operated by the Knight Brothers, Beryl and Ellis, we started for Reno, Nevada, in the Skipper, a large cabin plane, one of the Hall Line, owned by Julian Hall. The pilot of the plane was Edith Kester. We had a very charming hostess, May Cooke. We landed on the Montgomery field l2 miles west of Reno. The driver of the Gray Hound Bus was Franklin Kernen. In ten minutes we had arrived in Reno. On getting off the bus we bumped into Virginia Snyder, who told us she was there seeking a divorce from Dean Childers on grounds of non-support. At this particular time she was on her way to see her lawyer, Rolla VVestbrook. On deciding that Chicago would be of more interest to us we chartered a plane that same evening. The main attraction in Chicago was known nationally as the World Series. On buying our tickets for admittance to the Stadium we recognized several ticket sellers as Della Moore, Pauline Cumblidge, and Freda Wilson. VVe occupied seats near the microphone and were surprised to hear a familiar voice, the announcer's, which we recognized to be that of Charles Newellls. His assistant was Lawrence Barnhart. Gn hearing the names of the players we learned that Frank Stout was the dominant short-stop for the Chicago Cubs. A march was being played by Billie Fogle and his noted band, whose outstanding musician was Allen Locke, the solo cornetist. As cheers arose from the spectators we noticed that the main cheer- ing came from one separate cheering squad, which included Ruth Ellen Bills, Kathleen Horner, the Lamp sisters, Lucille and Edith, Ruby Cosper and Madeline Rosenlieb. There was also a circus in town, The Colman Bros., which we attended. From The Fat Lady, Rosemary Powell Qnow weighing 480 lbs.D we learned that Harold Reese was one of the famous clowns. During the main show we recog- nized Glen Pryor as the man of the flying trapeze, and Stanley Dotson as the Ring Master. Feeling rather weak after attending the circus we Went immediately to the City Hospital. There on entering the elevator we ran into Don Dimmick. Of course at the time we didn't know that he was the head doctor of the hospital. He told us to prepare for a surprise and said that Maxine Allen was head Nurse of floor No. 25. He also told us that we would recognize three other nurses in the Hospital to be Corabelle Ingram, Sophia Shawver, and Ena Mae Pritchard. After a short conversation with each nurse we went to the Orphan's Home where the Matron, Rebecca Carpenter, on hearing that we were in town had asked us to come and entertain the children by telling fairy tales. l26l if 'E 1 ln ,vu ,ug ,,',.,, P. 74- f-535,507-1..,. F-1,-145945. gg, ,-4.1-Lei, iThe Purple and Gold- By this time we were tired of Chicago and we went by plane to Cincinnati. Hearing there was to be a lecture we went to the Town Hall and there on the stage stood Wfalter Stewart talking on the subject How to be Happy Though Married. The next evening we hurried to the WLW Studio to deliver the speeches which we had been asked to give. We were there more than fifteen minutes early and were surprised to see that the time just before us was to be given to The Chatter-Box of the Air, Margaret Riggs. After our program, the next one was announced as Advice to Cooks which was to be given by Juanita Wfells. We had always heard that Beryl Russell wanted to be an engineer and sure enough we found him to be runnlng an electric train in a department store. After spending two days in Cincinnati we traveled on to New York City. Our clothes were wearing out so the only thing to do was to buy some more. We went to Wannamaker Department Store. The elevator girl recognized us before we recognized her as Dorothy Kester. The elevator was stopped at the 6th floor and we were escorted to the Department of ladies apparel, where we were shown very beautiful evening gowns, designed by Ruth Ann Bailey, also stunning afternoon frocks by Helen Houser and lovely traveling-suits by Katherin Nichols. Coming back to the street we saw two men with nets, running wildly through the crowd after two stray dogs. And as youlve most certainly guessed these two were George Cox and Archie Cunningham. Next morning we went to Washington, D. C. The first thing we noticed was a large building being constructed under the supervision of Glen Fulmer with Dwight Poole, Jack Hess, and Lawrence Riggs as assistant constructors. This building was being erected in competition with the Empire State Building of New York City. VVe went to the 5 81 10-cent store to purchase some small articles. VVe walked up to the counter and looked straight into the eyes of Nellie Fleming. She told us that Ralph Matheny was the owner and showed us to his office. He insisted on taking us to dinner so we went to Roy Woodburn's Restaurant on 2nd Street. A very attractive waitress rushed to us and we were delighted to see that it was Maxine Powell. On our way from the 5 81 IO-cent store we passed the city play-ground and hopping among the children was Kathleen Moore, the play-ground in- structor. We learned from Kathleen, that Juanita Taylor was traveling in Major Bowes 13th unit. The last thing on our program was a visit to a newspaper office, and we went to the press of the United States News. Joe Barron was the editor. Secretaries to him were Carrie Butler, Ivelyn McKnight, and Frances Burgess. The chief sports reporter was Charles Rea. We thought that we had seen enough sights therefore we went to a book store to get some books to read on our way home. The book-seller was none other than Genevieve Maston. We now went to the depot to purchase tickets for home. While we were in the depot a life insurance agent approached us. The agent was Ruth Emma Bills. We got on the train and proceeded to read our books when we suddenly discovered that one of the books was written by Christine Hammett. In the few pages of introduction we learned that she was expected to achieve greater fame than George Elliot. We were glad that we could go home knowing that all our class mates had risen to such success. B. M and C. P. E271 M If 'T,xefg,, l' . ',,,5', Ti' ' rr.,-fp' ,: we Name Maxine Allen .,.... Ruth Ann Bailey.. Ruth Ellen Bills... Ruth Emma Bills.. Francis Burgess ..... . . KC Carrie Butler ...... Rebecca Carpenter ...... ll May Cooke ..,.... Ruby Cosper ...... Pauline Cumblidge ...... Virginia Dysko .... Nellie Fleming ..... Nellie Gallagher.. . Christine Hammett ..... Kathleen Horner ........ Helen Houser ..... Corabelle Ingram. . Dorothy Kester ..... . . Edith Kester ..... Edith Lamp .... Lucille Lamp ...... Genevieve Maston. Ruby Maston. . . . . Ivelyn McKnight.. Della Moore ...... Kathleen Moore. . . Kathryn Nichols ........ Catherine Powell. . Maxine Powell ......... Rosemary Powell ....... Ena May Pritchard ..... Golda Reaser ....... . . Margaret Riggs .i....... Madeline Rosenlieb ..... Sophia Shawver .... . . Helen Smith ..... Virginia Snyder. f Juanita Taylor ..... . . Juanita Wells .... Freda Wilson ..... The Purple and Gold Horoscope Nick-name Max ...... Mucklehead B1lls1e . ....... . . Shorty . . .. Fran . . . Tootsn. .. Beck . .. Cookien. . .. Rube . .. Polly . .. Gln .... Squirt . . .. Gracie .. Chris . .. Katty . . . . Queenien. .. Belle . . . .. Dotv. .. Edie .... Edie ....., Sea Hag ........ Gen ...... Ruby . .. Ivy .... Dell ,... Kitty . .. Kate . .. Cath . .. Maxie .... ..... Chubby . . . Ena ..... . Goldie . . Riggsien. . . Midge . . Soph . . . Smitty . . .. Ginger . . Rumi . . . Juanita . .. Wilson . . .. Ambition Salesl ady ......... Undertaker's Wife ...... Housekeeper ...... Mrs. .......... . Stenographer. . . Singer ........... School Teacher. . . Mrs. Russell ...... Nurse-maid ..... Movie Star ..... Nurse ........ Mrs. Cox ....... Latin Teacher .... Housekeeper ...... Doctor ....... Architect ..... Stenographer. . . Storekeeper ..... Find a Man .... Ballet Dancer.. Pass Math. .... . Follies ....... Trumpeter. . . Office Girl ...... Writer ........ . . . Head of Family ........ Chorus Girl ...... Latin Shark .... .Typist ......... Be on Time ..... Tutor ........ Get Married .... Poetess ........ Opera Singer ..... Romance ....... Beauty Parlor .... Mrs. Childers .... Have a Date ..,.. Man-hater ...... Journalist .... E231 All v . x., 'J' ,9 V, 1- .-1-gg,-.,. 1.i11. - l-lll-11: Ll- -1 Destiny School Teacher Gold Digger Private Secretary Reporter Chorus Girl Gum Taster Gigolette Widow Housekeeper Maid Designer Farmerette Old Maid Welfare Worker Aviatrix Model Nurse School Teacher Model Wife Seamstress Scrub-woman Dishwasher Waitress Needle Peddler Dairy Maid Opera Singer Jean Harlow, II Girl Scout Master Mrs. Elliot Track Star Stooge Strong Woman in Circus Grandmother Mrs. Blouir Home Gal Authoress Eureka Post-mistress Old Maid Quintuplets Sob Sister W' . J ri- r .-15+-14.4-ii M. Qafyaygm.. ,..-.ZIFQ-qW5Wv3:,,,,t H5 Name Joe Barron ..... Dean Childers ...... . . . George Cox ............ Archie Cunningham ..... U Don Dimmick .......... Stanley Dotson .... Billie Fogle ...... Glen Fulmer. . . Julian Hall ..... John Israel ..... Julian Israel .... Cecil Kelly ......... . . . Franklin Kernen. .. Ellis Knight ..,..... .. Allen Locke .... Core Locke ........ . . Ralph Matheny ........ Edison McCullough Charles Newell ......... Dwight Poole .... Glen Pryor ..... Charles Rea .... Harold Reese ...i. Lawrence Riggs . . . Frank Stout ........ . . Rolla VVestbrook. . . VVayne Williamson. Roy VVoodburn ......... Walter Stewart ..... . . . Beryl Russell ..... The Purple and Gold Nick-name Socrates . . . Sleepy .... Coxie .... Arch ...... School-boy Coonie ......... . Bill ...... Einstein . . . Baldy .... ..... Bing . . . Judy . . . Feet . . . . Shady . . . . Knight . . . Lockie . . . Skip ......... . . Old Timer . H Mac ............ Bud ...... Poole .... . Guinea . . . Chuck . . . . Farmer . . . Riggsie . . . Beany . . . . Brookie ........ . Big Shot ...... . . Woody . . . Red .... Russ . . . Ambition Destiny Preacher .............. Horse Doctor Radio Announcer.. . . . . .Plumber Professor .............. Bootlegger Hog Raiser ............ Farmer Wreck a Plymouth ... . .Soda Jerker Banker ................ Stooge Tall Man in Circus ..... Preacher To Graduate ,..... Hard Drink Tester . Undertaker ... . .Snake Charmer Crooner ............... Pick-pocket Pick All-American. . . . . .Football Coach Bar Tender .....,...... Ripley, H Peddler ..... .... . . . .Paper Boy Artist .........,. ...... O rgan Grinder Orchestra Leader. . .Type Perfect Copy To Graduate ...... Football Hero ..... Public Speaker .... Run a News Stand .....OH'ice Boy .... .Quack Doctor ... . .Snow Shoveler . . . . .Water Boy ... . .Crook .. . . .Paper Boy Professor .............. Horse Trader Journalist ............. Columnist Engineer .............. Critic Clerk ................. Waiter Make A in English. . .Chauffeur Typist ................ Teacher Storekeeper ............ Basketball Star Singer ................ Bachelor Dancing Teacher ....... Family Peddler ........... E291 . . . .Auctioneer V. D. and H. H. ----The Purple and Gold?-:..--' Admoiniitions After our four years of experience and ob- servations in S. M. H. S., we feel qualified to offer a few suggestions and a bit of advice to the following: Edwin lVIc'Cullough-Spend more time on your studies instead of traveling up the creek so much. We hope to see you graduate next year. Hugh Phillips- Absence makes the heart grow fonder. We bet that's why you are so fond of school. Frank Lee Pickens-Don't waste too rnuch'tlme now. You have the whole summer in which to win her. Betty Gorrell-Our advice to you is to stop flirting. Most pretty girls let the fellows do the eye squinting. Gene Reynolds-Noon is a good time for lunch, Gene, if you ever get tired talking to Laura in that favorite hall corner. ' George Wm. West-Take Nichols' advice if you want to make better grades, and change your seat from behind the steering wheel to behind the desk. jack Weber7Better start working up an appetite, Jack, if you expect to be tall and husky like Billy Fogle. Charles Sloan-Settle down for a change, and start making plans for the future. Junior AdamsfQuiet down in the halls. We know you are in school. . Edna Hudkins-Staylaway from the for- tune tellersg they put bad ideas into your head. ,SUB Tfiplett-Why not start an Art Stu- dio. Then'you won't have to run boys down to take their pictures. Peggy Sarber-Cultivate your temper. Boys prefer girls sweet and gentle. Karlton .Smith-Don't give up the tap dancing until you have lost a few more pounds, Dean Core-Take a few lessons yourself before you start a dancing school. .Jim Hoy-Keep up the music lessons, Jim. Glen Gray needs boys like you. 01 Katharine McCu1lough!Take the Seni- ors for your example and study your Latin a little harder. Nancy Lee Webb-Stay home with your knitting, instead of dating so much. Lattimer Simonton-Get over your bash- fulness. Think what the girls are missing. jane FlowerAKeep up the good work, Jane, and you will reform Beany some day. Margaret Powell-Be careful, Margaret, remember Alkire is the villain of S. H. S. So the Blue Devils say. Junior HammettkDon't spend so much time on the balcony of Houser's restaurant. Remember the fate of Romeo and Juliet! jack Beal-Learn to be quiet so the other students won't know you are around. Wallace HessHKeep up the football prac- tice. That's how Mr. Nichols got his start. Lola Griffith-Stay away from Joyland. We hear it has a bad influence on young ln- nocent girls. Delno Ingram-Eat those Wheaties, Son- ny, ifyou intend to be that much-talked-about Armstrong. Miss Clark-Don't yell at the students like that, or they will really need ear trumpets. Mr. Campbell-Cut out a few of the class lectures. You put the pupils to sleep. Mr. Dougherty-Quit wearing the red roses, for you won't catch Miss Smith that way. Mr. Koerber-Stop chasing the Grade School teachers, and give our High School teachers a break. Juniors-Take our advice and start sav- ing your money for Senior expenses. Sophomores-Look over the Senior record and follow in the steps of your sister class. We are betting on you. Freshmen-You aren't so green as you are told. Don't worry, age will ripen you. It did us. Our good friend Shang-Keep the love- lorn affairs of the hall secret. They will be known soon enough. lf these admonitions are seriously consid- ered, we feel sure that the school life in S. M. H. S. will be greatly improved. -S. D., E. M. ' ., 'ali A' N The Purple and GolCl -'- unioir CC ass History September, 1933, sixty-seven enthusiastic freshmen enrolled to form the class of '37. Although some have left to seek other goals, fifty-seven still re- main working to reach the ideal for which they earnestly strive. During the freshman year they were under the guidance of Mr. Farren, who expertly led them through the Green Freshmen stage. Class officers were: President, Jim Hoy, Vice-President, Nancy Lee VVebbg Secretary, Lattimer Simontong Treasurer, Frank Pickens. The next fall they returned to form the Sophomore Class, having as advisors, Mr. Karickhoff and Miss Minnick. Other officers were: President, Lattimer Simontong Vice-President, Cleston Brown, Secretary, Arch Ham- mett, Treasurer, Frank Pickens. Social functions during the year were enjoyed. This year will be one of the most deeply remembered of their school career, as they have been active at all times lwith school affairs such as band, orchestra, and athletics. The class has enjoyed functions during the year. The class play, Digging Up the Dirt, given in December, was one of the best ever presented in S. M. H. S. Next year it is hoped that the class will work with new diligence to make the class of '37 one of the most remarkable in the history of the school. mc. V. H., ,37. E521 i - l -1. Frank Lee Pickens Every man al hiJ hes! sizzle ix allogelher uznilyf' Nancy Lee Webb 'Ti.r hetler lo have loved and lox! Than never lo have loved of zzllf, Jane Flower TMI, ful, child, .void lhe Dufhexx, E:'erylhing'.v got ri moral if only you eonjnd il. Lattimer Simonton He was lhe mildex! mrznnered mein Tha! ever .reullled .whip or eu! a lhroatf' Jim Hoy Lei us have wine and women, mirth and lzzughler Sermon.: and Jada wafer the day offer. Wilma Powell She moves like zz goddess, and .vhe looks like ri queen. Nellie jones Your hearfs de.vire5 he -wilh you. Dean Core I am Sir Oruele, And when I open my lipx, le! no dog bark. jack Beale Be hold, Be hold, and every-where, Be hold. Virginia Coram AJ merry af the day ix longf, The Purple and Gold B31 The Purple and Gold-l-1- Charles Sloan Handsome is as handsome does. june Cooke Beauly vanishes like a vapor. Fonda Locke Your name is greal in mouths of wisest fensure Charles Casey Hold lheforl! I am coming! Edwin McCullough There's loo much beauty upon lhls earlh For lonely men to hear. Lorna Westbrook My hear! is as lrue as steel. Imogene Harness A daughler of lhe gods, and mos! divinely lall.' Richard Cantner Il is a world of slartling possihililiesf' Douglass Smith The wrong way always seems more reasonablef Ruth I. Moore Hddieu, she fried, and waved her lily hand. E341 -li-The Purple and Gold Charles Hall N Give thy thoughts no tongue. Catherine Ours I have gained my experienref' Genevieve Reed Eyes so transparent that through them the soul is seen. Norval Jones The hlessing of earth is toil. Arch Hammett Look hcfore you leap. Charlotte Hubacher Happy am Igfrom care I'mfree! Whfv are they not all contented like me- Sylvia Haddox Beauty seen is never lost. Bonnie Ruckman The grass stoops not, She treads on it so lightly. W Ruth Moore I do desire we may he hetter strangers. Imogene Childers Best they honor thee Blanche Stewart Who honor in thee only what is hes! Full hravely has thou flashed thy maiden sword. Ruth Rea Petite is always heautdulf' E351 , A -5'f '.. ::'.....-fTl'1e Purple aridGold Sop omore Class History In September, 1934, ninety-four students enrolled as Freshmen, making up,one of the largest classes the school has ever known. During its Freshman year, the class of '38 elected Robert Fleming as president. The class chose blue and white as its colors, and the white roseas its flower. Many social activities were enjoyed. The majority of the class returned in September, 1935, aryl become Sopho- mores. George William West was elected president. The Sophomore Class is well represented in athletics, music, and club activities. ' A. H., '3s. 4 561 . A shit. ilHl1ldalQl gd-hui mm MAME --l-e-The Purple and Golcl - Evelyn Hart Virginia Hoy Augusta Houseman Elizabeth ,lemison Juanita Lamp Anna Virginia Locke Kathryn McCullough Louise McCullough Pearle Miracle Marguerite Pettirt Marjorie Pettitt Lucille Quillen Garnette Rawson Kathryn Robinson Josephine Rogers Fonda Russell Catherine Scott Mildred Shawver Maebelle Shingleton Julia Snyder Helen Vincent -lane Webb Ruth Whaley Caryl VVilliamson Pauline Wood Marie Wright Ruth Dutton Glenna Nichols Kathleen Wright Juanita Amidon Delphia Barnhart Fvelyn Birkhimer Jaunita Bumgardner Roselea Barlow Vera Casey Mabel Dearth Edith Delong Myra Dye june Dye Mary Louise Fckart Helen Farren Julia Farson Margaret Ferguson lnez Franklin Catharine Frasheur Martha Rose Gallagher Esther Garvin Wilmar Bennett Fdward Brown Henry Cox Ralph Cox Harold Edwards Clyde Emerick Wallace Hess E371 Charles Ingram Delno Ingram Donald Kester john Kester Craford La Rue Virgil Mott Junior Nelson junior Pettitt Eugene Reynolds George Riggs John Smith Clarence Stewart Delbert Shingleton Cofer Sunderman Ralph Wagner John Walker -lack Weber George Wm. VVest Victor Roden Charles Hissom Charles Seese junior Adams Robert Fleming Carroll Bell Alvin Reese Francis Davis ---The Purple and Gold Lorna Allison Helen Louise Bills Billie Burroughs Fvelyn Boley Louise Burgess Pauline Cline Grace Cokely Charlene Cunningham Darnold Margret Geraldine Ferrell Flster Flowers Elizabeth Gorrell Geneva Gatrell Leah Hammett Mildred Harrison Frma Harding Peryle Ingram Geraldine Imlay Ruth Kernen .luanita Kidder Reva Lamp Marie Locke Hazel Moore Lois McKnight Isabelle Newton Virginia Neely Wanalee Oliver Vera Owens Jeanette Phillips Lucille Powell Sara Jean Poole Margaret Powell Vera Ralston Mary Francis Rea june Statler Eloise Sehauwecker Mary Shepardson Fleanore Tice Pauline Underwood Geraldine Vincent Edith Hendrickson Lillian Cain William Bell Robert Brown Harold Butler Farl Cosper Jesse Coulter Fdsel Dearth john Delong William Dimmick Deaver Drinko E591 Stephen Douglas Edgar Eddy Glen Eddy Dean Fitzwater Junior Gerber Carl Green Julian Hess Ralph Hendrickson Burl Hewitt Frank Jones Buddy Morris George McFarland Ronold McKnight Don Riggs jack Riggs Billy Pethtel Larry Shinglenton Raymond Stewart Joe Virden Robert Wagner Tom Wagner Oran Wilson Manard Williamson Teddy Japinoski Jennings Wolfe ------?rhe Purple and GoldW-l Eighth Giro e Roll Richard Bills Lavant Core Bernard Dye Robert Fitzpatrick Bill Fox Solomon Hall john Harrison Ronold Haught Clarence Joy George Knight jean Locke Robert Mitchell Claude Oliver Russell Paden Clifford Pickens Karlton Smith George VVm. Van Valey jean Virden Arthur Wright George Andriek Lucille Adams Minnie Bailey Vvanda Boley Fay Bradfleld Lucille Burbick l,ella Lee Cooper Yvonne Gallagher Ruby Garrison Saulene Goldston Sara Gregg Mildred Gregg Lola Grifhth Ruth Grimes Helen Hammett Darleen Haught Edna Hudkins Grace McCullough Lora Miller E401 Violet Miller Thelma Park Hilda Pethtel Lora Powell Ruth Powell l,ucy Jean Proper Maxie Riggs Ruth Roberts Eloise Ruckman Peggy Sarber Twila Seese Esta M. Shields Margot Shreeves Opal Sparks Sue Triplett Sara Lou Webb Clela West Helen Stewart ----The Purple and Goldi- . i Seventh Gita Charles Barkley James Barkwill Woodrow Buchanan Claude Birkhimer Charles Burroughs Dotson Cox Ralph Davis Harry Dotson Raymond Dotson Claude R. Fleming Jack Grimes Clinton Hall Jack Hammett James Hissom james Kirkhride Denzil Knight Eugene Lamp Ebbert Bolcy Frank Lee Locke Lyle Locke Robert Morris Max Quillen George Radcliff Vincent Safety Abe Smith Wayne Whaley Joe VVilcoxen Edward Williamson Russell Williamson Earnest Wolfe Melvin Wolfe Milton Wolfe Opal Bailey Flora Boley Nancy Lee Boley Marie Brown Eloise Campbell Virginia Carscadan Mary Jane Coen Pearl Louise Dutton l41J e Roll Lucile Fleming Jaunita Gatrell Kathlene Hall Lawrene Hammett Jane Hissom Clara Johnson Adelia Joseph Rose Hess Gaynelle Locke Faynelle Pettitt Essie Jean Pryor Charlaine Reynolds Jean Russell Luella Schauwecker Ruthnelle Smith Catherine Schultz Mary Jane Stanton Madelon Watson Doris Weekley l-ig-llhe Purple and Goldl-,ir-1 National Honor Society ln the year 1933, the St. Marys High School received a charter to institute its own chapter of the National Honor Society. Since that time 36 members have been admitted to its ranks. These were judged to have rated the highest of their class in the four standards: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. The members for the years are: 1933, Bob Barker, Bob Pifer, Bill Locke, Norman Mitchell, Glen Butcher, Mary Jemison, Rosalie Newell, Edith Riggs, Kathl-en Newell, Mary Gwinn, Rolla Williams, Jr. For 1934 the following were chosen: Laird Allison, Rolla Turner, Wilbert Rogers, Wanda Guthrie, Edgar Fleming, Frankie Feamster, Marian Nutter, Denton Wright, Jane Triplett, Bob Ingram, Claude Grimm, Jr. The Oflicers were: President, Rolla Williams, Jr., Vice-President, Mary Gwinn, Secretary a id Treasurer, Kathleen Newell. For 1935 the following were chosen: Audrey Campbell, Pearle Kelley, Ruth Locke, Florence McCullough, Mildred Mitchell, Robert Powell, Walter Sloan. The ofiicers were: President, Jane Triplett, Vice-President, Claude Grimm, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer, Robert Ingram. For 1936 the following were chosen: Nellie Gallagher, Della Moore, Re- becca Carpenter, Ruth Ann Bailey, Ruby Maston, Joe Barron, Edison Mc- Cullough, Charles Newell, Golda Reaser, George Cox, Virginia Dysko. The following officers were elected: President, Joe Barron, Vice-President, Nellie Gallagher, Secretary, Edison McCullough. 1421 r 3? '2 qpu- - 5. .4 M,- .1 it .y- 7555. U2 24 5f '5 51 V. J. 4, H .Q- , QW L,-v N 5 v 2 EL Ex mf, if A A n fx fit r 'K ., 11 F I 5 EQ KWWL' .,?, 1. yn 4 .v W ,- 5 4, E? 5 9 ..,,,, ZATIONS r L new ThS Purple and Tlh1espiain1 Officers Pravizfenf ,.,.. ....................., ..,.. R e becca Carpenter Secretary .....,. ..... K athryn lVlcCullougl1 Treasurer .....,.....,.............. ,....,................... I lane Flower .Wage MdHdlf67'.f ,,,.....,..,........................... Jim Hoy, Bill Fogle Home llieccmwmiies Officers ' t . Preyifienl .... ...... ......... ........ M a 1 'jorie Pettltt Vice-Pre.rifz'e1z! ,..... .,... ......... R L ith Ann Bailey Secretary ,,....... ....., ..... C a ryl Lee Williamson Treasurer ...... ..,...... ...... M a rguerite Pettitt E441 --1-lTl1e Purple and Gold-i lHIi4Y Club Officers P7'F.Yi1fL,77f ,..,.,.. ,,........................, .... l Q obert Powell Vife-Prfsiffenf ,,,.. ,....... L loc Barron T1wz.f1zrf'r ......,. .......,.................,. ....4 C h arles Newell 5'fm'elzz1j' ...,.., . , ...............................,,.... Norman Core Senior Girls Officers Pre5m'm! .... ..... ...................,........... ...... M 1 1 y Cooke lfife-Prariffeflt ....... ...,... . . . Ruth lillen Bills .S'er1'e!a1y-Tremurer .... ......... ..... R L 1by Cosper E451 ll-The Purple and Goldi- S. CLUBfOfficers-Prexident, VValter Stewart D. of E. CLUBfOffiCers4 Pzwlderzl, Ruth Ann Baily. SECITYIIILV-T7'6'HIIl7'E7', Rebecca Carpenter H. G. L. CLUBfOffiCers-Prwidmil, Virginia Coram. Vifr.P1'e.r1'denl, Nancy Lee VVebb, Secrelary-Treasurer, Helen Smith. Reporter, Kathryn McCullough .T 'f?3.j32f1vT f l.f - ffi3 'f fFlfl'-3,32gZ5M ri i li ,- . I :. -5 N ., , . The Purple and Gold Str. Marys High Selhlooll Ban Clczrineln James Hoy Junior Gerber Rosemary Powell Vincent Safety Vera Ralston Robert Morris Edith Kester Max Quillen James Barkwill Flulexz Lucille Quillen Clarence Joy Piccolo: Sara Gregg Oboe: Jack Beale Bczxroonz Jane Flower Saxophoncxz Rebecca Carpenter Carl Green Caryl Williamson Cornefx: Allen Locke Robert Fleming Jack Weber Buddy Morris Bucky Van Valey Dorothy Kester French Harm: Jean Locke jean Virden Don Kester John Kester H71 Brzriloncsz George Wm. West Karlton Smith Tromboncxz Cofer Sunderman Junior Emerick Deaver Drinko Eugene Reynolds Tubasz Wayne Williamson Lavant Core Drums: Deane Core Harold Butler Douglass Smith John R. Walker Jack Riggs IEEE' 'ttendance QTATE SUPERVISOR VISITS SCHUUL Mr Gibson, stale supervisor of iigh Schools. vifdtml St Marys: Denis 'iigh LScliovI, December lil, lie cllm mented favorably on mv Mathema- ici department, Englisli uml Ccunomies flepartmf-nts. Mr 'saa very w-'ll pleased with the ary and its organization. mats been received by the f-Rice ilimenting the snhfml as a You EVENT CALENDAR Jan. 21'-llialskfvuball game Marys and Han-iwille play Jan. 22-Senior High Upenl Jan. 24--Seventh and Eighth g lssefxhsbly by Science Club and farmer. Bw-lketball grainy with arsville play there. Jam 29a-Senior high :OIDKUGXTCB Progmm. Jan 30-Ba.-dwllbull 3ristol, ,play hc-re, Jan 31-Sevventlt assembly Fab il md Salem play Feb lQSenior Une act play or Mr Varner Fe-la and Willi Feb 7-Sewnoh assembly Kel. Feb. Basketball :llabrru rue, Am H0 In if L: F6 8 IDGYNJS Dui mn lieu k o T :I uf alrwt own Cha lm. ti kvxtball rams ffrr lhv 93 and Ll Qi' Qiullmts alwenf Thi.-s prmifclezl :in extra svwlf-ffnvl might prepare f l aminat-imis. l nn uf' , 28 xi pugnla XJR' tlw During the semml wil will be lmlll lifirno rvmns fur the ing Elie percer-tags of Mary haul a little lamb, Am! it was alwziyl. human. On Mwnflay night it but-ted paw, On Tul slay wr- haul mutton , 3063 Jer: in Us r- zulxl ' In Some ance, Weclil Con .lenls 'lliey i ai wm- of Saint bout Ulla! shi? thu mme City 1 inn-sa home Weilnmf- es ami- 'I'mil. mul school Kellerg Mon' tong On Tues- Brooks' K are held. Montgomeryg is lfwlll fm' House. Allfsmsg Tlfxursllay home Hough: Lucy is alternmcil between North of 36. Haugh one wcvk and study our I.f'l!0l'YiE5. Swiftg 'Phe students am per- laml to one club oxilyfduci c.-ne club. Adamsg Life in is excused Un- Tuckerg 1 death and ill in American land Mathewsg Our buildings, the sci-! ution, fi the general all- ernment, Maxey3AThn lican eclucation class-'Norah of Orient, hold intra The 'l'f-ilzzv in time Civil in Citizenship, Adamsg Yvu Citizen, Benfnnl Flying her BI' i0 has aclfivifleq 'Ilhvre i emo ig tfhe other nioffth-'the 'h 'we is rriw li make them which gr: winwr have left lang H68 e l x fliesf. ol' the Perl? have :wt slzarlalll willy ,vs -New Years Day wfhirh has in and hae one holhfla ul wr nhwrverl In Claristvm countri- vvvry lam! its QVKCY! clvan charsctvnf isllc' cuz-Mimi, CTL US ,. ..W,. . .. .,,...,.,.,.W, N ff... , January l5th MUCH ENTHUSIASM UVER l 'UA T EST an effort ta ixiigm-wi an-:il a confl-Isl lxsgun- in +1 :ist vsflay. Jun 15171. ilzisiwl Sugsgrwitioris fri ffl l-in, and i'm'ull.y were usflll fm win. thx' miw wliivh are printed in issue. In a like manner, will it the numfbinwl efforts of pupils, and pubrnns in: order that eoitwnt be 9. succeai will that. wlm are vnrollcni in school be on Lime, for every claw, with the opening of the siemexter there will be an al- conlesl. It will consist rf on the part of all heme Q-0 sve which will have the alwence and taniiness llurimr period 131 dziysl from 15, 1936 to February 26. will be don! on and demeritn. each home room merit poinlw, De- for absence the close of the of all home by their re- enmllmesnt as m each cam time from 100. The highest number of will be declared nchobl a pupil home room will For each half a class, perifkl two in time lwut For be- Rtllvity vxc-used will bf' khan 5 in any with no illnem for ex- liven Wlmtfzer uifrifvef E481 Slezglz-ride Roan :-yy, 'U-1 rv' ,: '1'?r an-pp . 57 5-1., um-Q '5v1.f- e 1- va.. - 2,r1'F. f,'. rmaequglsf W.wuv+aoWwmar i w 5 . VF,-.. . .f X. .1 I l The Purple and Gold ... Journalism C ass History Newspaper writing began with the Class of '24. A school paperlwas pub- lished once each month under the title Argus. A staff was elected in general assembly and copy was written after school. Journalism began as a Class in the year 1932 with Susan Minnick as in- structor. A class of 35 met in the Gymnasium to write news to be published in the County papers, one page being donated each month and named the L'Argus. English credit was given for the course. This year journalism was used as a fifth course, only A and B students of Junior and Senior standing being admitted. The staff was appointed by the instructor after consultation with the in- dividual members ofthe class. Each journalist was placed where he and the director believed that the best work could be done. Classes had the privilege of placing one reporter on the staff. Those appointed were: Editor ..........,. ............... i Anna May Locke fissixlanl Editor .......,........... Augusta Houseman Ciroulation .......... Robert Powell, Naomi Underwood Adverlixing .... ............,.... M ildred Mitchell Alhfelicx ..... ...... C harles Rea, Kathleen Horner Society ..... . . .Ruth Ellen Bills, Corabelle Ingram fake: ...... ...................,. B eryl Russell Reporlers .... . I . .Juanita Taylor, Ruth L Moore Nancy Lee VVebb, Ruth E. Bills Yvonne Gallaher, Robert Mitchell Direoior ............................. Susan Minnick Nine papers were printed, the last one being a special edition for the Seniors. The Argus is a member ofthe Quill and Scroll, United High School Press and National Association of Student Editors. The paper entered the State contest at Morgantown in competition with the other high schools of West Virginia. Quill and Scroll, the National Honor Society for high school journalists, continued active. Five new members were initiated into the society at the beginning of the school year: Charles Rea, Mildred Mitchell, Ena Mae Pritch- ard, Anna Mary Locke, and Ruth Emma Bills. E491 - -The Purple and Gold Orchestra lf'iolin.v: Martha Gallagher Mabel Dearth Sara Lou NVebb Yvonne Gallaher Doris Wleekley Edna Hudkins Mary Jane Coen Clarinezr: James Hoy Rosemary Powell Vincent Safety Comets: Robert Fleming Buddy Morris Bucky Van Valey Drumrz Deane Core U01 Horns: Jean Virden Trombone: Cofer Sunderman Flutexz Lucille Quillen Clarence Joy Oboe: jack Beale Bassoon: Jane Flower Piano: Margaret Shreeves - il. ...-1.11 .- ' 1 .- ke 4, , , , ATHLETICS ' ,, 5 JL ,. . 1 1 r' s ,Mr f-J 1 1The Purple and Gold1---- Coach Nirlzofs Summary of Season The team of '35 was the best and most successful to represent St. Marys in many years. It was coached by Coach Nichols and Assistant Coach Varner and under the Captaincy of Walter Stewart. Only one team in state competi- tion was able to cross their goal. The team completed the season with a .777 average. Seven games were won and two lost. Players who were regulars of the '35 squad were: Captain Stewart, Edison McCullough, Stanley Dotson, Dean Childers, Glen Fulmer and John Israel. The men to be lost by graduation are: Captain Stewart, McCullough, Dotson, Israel, Childers, Fulmer, B. Knight, Pryor, and E. Knight. Letter-men of this season who will be back next year are: Captain-elect Cantner, Jones, Simonton, Meeks, Hammett, Hess. E521 llhe Purple and Gold+ - . ,dwg NM ,,,, Football Review St. Marys 6g Middlebourne 0fSeptember 20 The official season opened, with the Blue Devils flashing the best of open- ing games in a number of years. St. Marys threatened twice after their First touchdown. Both times their attacks were stopped by final whistles at the half and end of the game. St. Marys 38g Cairo 0eSepternber 27 The Curtis-men provided very little competition for the Devils. St. Marys took the lead easily in the First quarter, due to an intercepted pass and then kept adding to the score. The subs got some experience scoring a touchdown on the Cairo boys. E551 ' Qf ' 'W'-'l!'F'!'!'f'i!', T'Q'f ?'-N 11:3 'ws Trw -qs The Purple and St. Marys 03 Marietta 26-October 4 The Blue Devils were defeated by the Tigers. However the game was much better than the score sounds. In the first half Marietta scored only one touchdown. St. Marys outplayed the Tigers the first two periods making four first downs to three for Marietta. St. Marys 433 Pennsboro 0-October 11 At last Coach Nichols got his revenge. St. Marys cut loose in the second half with an offensive which completely overwhelmed the Ritchie County boys. Pennsboro has been boasting of defeating us for a number of years. They have- n't beaten St. Marys since '34. It's up to the '36 team to keep this record. St. Marys 20g Williamstown 0-October 17 Williamstown put up a scrap but were no match for the powerful Blue Devils. They were outplayed by the Devils. St. Marys stacked up 15 first downs to 6 for the Yellow Jackets. St. Marys 41g Pullman 0-October 23 It took St. Marys the first quarter to get started but when they got to clicking they were too much for the Pullman boys. Pullman fought a hard fight throughout the game but never threatened. St. Marys 133 Spencer 0-November 1 fTherej Seeking revenge for their 6-0 defeat at the hands of Spencer last season the Blue Devils went to Spencer to meet the powerful Yellow Jackets. They came back with a 13-0 victory. Capt. Stewart and Fulmer proved they were good tackles on the team. St. Marys 7 3 Sistersville CHNovember 11 The Blue Devils defeated their ancient rivals 7-0 before the largest crowd of the season. St. Marys held the upper hand during the entire fray, not per- mitting the Tigers to get closer than their 30-yard line. McCullough tossed a pass to Cantner, who had just been substituted the play before, for the only touchdown. Fulmer place-kicked the extra point. Bowen was outstanding for Sistersville. St. Marys 63 Grantsville 7-November 28 This was the only West Virginia team to cross the Devils goal line. The first half ended scoreless. Grantsville scored early in the third period after a series of line drives by Stump. The extra point was successful. St. Marys also scored in the third quarter when Fulmer caught a pass which was good for 35 yards and a touchdown. The game ended 7-6 for the Big Reds. Schedule for 1936 Sept. 18-Middlebourne ...... Here Night 25-Marietta ..... Here Night Oct. 1-Salem ....... Here Night fThursdayD 9-Pennsboro .......... Here Night 16-Open ........ Here Night 23-Williamstown Here Night 30-Spencer ...... Here Night Nov. 5-Harrisville. . . There Night fThursdayD ll-Sistersville. . . There Day 21-Grantsville. .. There Day 1541 The Purple and Gold E551 -1-illwe Purple and Gold-i-,,,:-- Summary of the Basketball Season The first team to represent the St. Marys High School since 1922 was very successful. A small group of inexperienced boys reported for practice in Decem- ber, to learn the principles of basketball playing. Coach Nichols worked pa- tiently and turned out a victorious team that the school can be justly proud of. Iii March the Blue Devils journeyed to Sistersville, where they were entered in the Sectional Tournament. They were defeated by the Tourna- ment winners, Sistersville. The team then came back and won the conso- lation game from Williamstown. I The team this year were the proud possessors of new playing uniforms and practice suits. These gave a striking appearance to the team when they ap- peared on the floor. The team was crippled at the first of the season by the illness of Core Locke, a promising forward, who was out the rest of the season. The players who had the distinction of earning the first letters, for their playing basketball, since 1922 were: Captain Edison McCullough, Edwin McCullough, Stanley Dotson, Charles Ingram, Delno Ingram, Lattimer Simon- ton, Robert Fleming and Jim Hoy. Edison McCullough, Stanley Dotson and Core Locke will be lost by graduation. A class tournament was held this year, all classes participating. The Sophomores were the winners, edging out the Seniors by one point. The sixth grade were the winners over the junior High. Prizes were awarded to various members of the teams, given by the Merchants of St. Marys. .ig I:56J W - , ,, . '. V+ U ',, l z . '- . . - 5' , ., 2 V ,.,f-H ' r- . ' 'L' ev L i u QQX .4 5 l Ei' i ,i iTl'55 ' V- , - u V H .V A' I 1 rifif-. 'iff' ,Q-i' 873 f- ':.l'-'......The Purple and Gold W 1-n-11-ilu-ng ,, The Team Record ,w St. Marys ........ 30 Pennsboro ...... . . . 31 st. Marys ........ 10 Cairo ........ 424 , St. Marys ........ 12 Sistersville ..... . . . 42 St. Marys ........ 21 Pennsboro .... . . . 19 - St. Marys ........ 30 Cairo ........ . . . 28 St. Marys ........ 24 Sistersville ..... . . . 37 St. Marysi ....... 23 Harrisville ..... . . . 20 'D' St. Marys ........ 21 Williamstown .... .. . 20 St. Marys ........ 33 Middelbourne ........ 31 St. Marys ........ 23 Harrisville ..... . . . 25 St. Marys ......., 16 Bristol ....... . 30' St. Marys ........ 38 Salem .... . . . 46 St. Marys ........ 36 Bristol ........... . . . 35 St. Marys ........ 48 Middelbourne ........ 29 St. Marys ........ 48 Midclelbourne ........ 29 St. Marys ........ 27 Williamstown . 38 St. Marys ........ 25 Salem ....... . 43 Total 412 Total 495 By the above record you can see what a good Coach can do to a group of green players. We hope that the team next year can live up to so good a record. 2 -C. D. R., '36. 1571 ri ' F ' W' W e rr Y . . '1 't 'fW ' l' ' W' 'TW W ' -- ---The Purple and Goldi- Ameriean Legion Community Buildin When the American Legion, Post 79, completed the gymnasium in the Kiwanis Park it fulfilled one of the greatest needs of the town as well as the school. This beautiful gymnasium has made it possible to engage in basket- ball competition with other schools. It has caused an interest to rise up in basketball, an ever-growing sport in the school. It has been rated as having one ofthe best floors in the state. Wle wish to thank the American Legion and everyone who helped to bring such a needed building to St. Marys. E581 '1 3 f ' v.kfaf:u'rrrrwlQdlimrlfW.+Q L-.T.?....Tl1S1 ,PUVPIS and -GOI-Cl . '-'- Baseball After a lapse of several years, baseball is being resumed as a high school sport. Although the boys who reported for practice are green they are ex- pected to go places. Coach Nichols is coaching the players and we know that he will turn out a team that the school will be justly proud of. The following boys have reported for practice: Frank Stout, Stanley Dotson, Edison Mc- Cullough, Lattimer Simonton, Lawrence Meeks, Charles Seese, John Israel, Charles Ingram and Harold Reese. There is a seven-game schedule arranged and they expect to win all seven. Tennis Tennis is becoming more important each year as a high school sport. Not until this year, have the courts been in such a shape that games could be played on them. With two courts in excellent shape, the teams will have a good chance to up-hold the school's athletic honors. A schedule with other teams in the state will be arranged and it is hoped that our boys will come out on top. Track Track has never gained much headway for several years as a high school sport. For several years there have been class track teams organized which have given us some real action. It is hoped that we canresume track as a high school sport this year. Plans are going forward for class track teams which will engage in some good competition and give us some action. 3? E591 1 ,Q .' fi ' j-f-2 -r... ggi. . .- --, ,I -.,.,gz.4,,,-iiw. ,1 , gg V -A -Q pail,-jfz p y. i.'3,I+N Y. , . 9 , The Plllfple and as Alumni The loyal and enthusiastic support ofthe Alumni Association was greatly appreciated by the student body and the team during the past football season. Under their auspices the St. Marys-Sistersville game on November 11, be- came a feature ofthe Homefcoming Day for the graduates and fans of S.M.H.S. The famous Blue Devil in person was a prominent figure on this occasion. The pictures above were taken between halves, showing the Alumni Band and rooters in action. Alumni Officers President ..... ........................ J ohn I-lickel Secrelary ..... ...., G race Locke Treaxurer .... .... B eryl Dotson l60l ,IQ ei:-1 -1-. xH' LV. .PI ,, f. , , , . .il , Viv-,f 5-4 53:- Q4-I 1? ,X . 41. ' Qu, I 5 . 25' '. Ii? 5. Yi-. i , . 4 J if I , .11- I. 1 5 y, is-I. A ,.1 ' li Z PLS 'VJ A . is I. I as , gift? 2 1 r I I ' 0 ACTIVITIES ' I , I I 1 0 . , V. I , 7' -.QA V x X A ' b , I ' AI - gf: , - ' gg ' ' 'T I l - , ,... 1-mv,-X,-1-1--Q-W-,, -My-,---i ---- ff-aaa,-at N I lllhe Purple and Gold..1 Soeia Events SEPTEMBER Freshman Wiener Roast-This event was enjoyed by the class and the faculty. Miss Clark was in charge. OCTOBER Eighth Grade Party-Sponsored by Mrs. Stanton and Mr. Varner. It was given as a result of the Argus Campaign. D. of E. Initiation-Held at the High School for ten new members. Later refreshments were served at the Central Drug Store. Week-end PartyiThe football team was the guest of West Virginia Unlversity. They were treated in royal manner, and got to see the Llttle Mountaineers in action. D. of E. Party-The Club motored to Parkersburg where they attended a show. They dined at Dairyland on the way home. Band Party-Dancing and games were enjoyed at the small Community Building, after which refreshments were served. NOVEMBER S. Club Party-The football team and coaches motored to Parkersburg and attended a show. DECEMBER S. Club PartyfMr. Varner treated the boys to a dinner at his home. Later a Treasure Hunt was held, which ended with a show at the Robey Theater. Football Banquetflfollowing an old custom the Senior Girls entertained the football squad, and coaches with a dinner in the annex of the Presbyterian Church. Other guests were, the Board of Education, Athletic Board, Faculty members and prominent business men. Tiny footballs were given as favors. Menu Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Oysters Baked Beans Cranberry Salad Rolls Jelly Butter ' Ice Cream and Cake Coffee l62l -l-lie Purple Emil JANUARY D. of E. Dance-The annual New Years' Party honoring the Alumnae of the Club was held at the Sorority Hall. Dancing and Bridge were enjoyed, after which light refreshments were served. FEBRUARY Party-The Senior girls gave the Junior boys a party as a result of the attendance contest. Games and dancing were enjoyed at the Sorority Rooms. PartyAThe Senior boys challenged the Junior girls in the attendance con- test, and also won a party. After dancing and monoply, punch and cakes were served at the Sorority Hall. MARCH Senior DanceeMiss Williams and Mr. Campbell sponsored a jolly party at the Sorority Rooms for the Senior boys and girls. APRIL Party-The Sophomore boys entertained the Freshman girls with various games at the High School. PartyfThe Junior boys gave the Sophomore girls a pleasant evening as a result of the new attendance contest. Eighth Grade PartywMrs. Stanton's Home Room held an Easter party at the High School. The room was decorated in keeping with the season, and a good time was had by all. Freshman PartyeThe Freshman boys entertained with a party at the Sorority Hall. Many guests were invited, including the Faculty. D. of E. PartyeA Leap Year Dance was held at the Sorority Hall. The girls proved themselves to be real Romeos' by taking the boy friends home. MAY H. G. L. Partye-The Club attended a show at the Robey Theater, and was afterwards served refreshments at the Central Drug Store. Picnic-An outing at the Kiwanis Park by the entire school, wheredinner and out-door games were enjoyed. Seventh GradefThe Class, sponsored by Mr. Fleming, held a picnic in grand style. Junior-Senior BanquetfThe crowning event of the year took place May 22, with everybody enjoying it immensely. The prom was held after- wards at the Community Building. Senior-Junior ReceptioneThe Seniors entertained the Juniors with a dance at the Sorority Hall to show their appreciation of the lovely banquet. BanquetfThe annual Alumnae Banquet and dance was held at the Com- munity Building. It was proclaimed to be the largest and best ever to be held. A delightful program was also given. E631 F by --i -..-The Purple and Goldi'.....-'-'- Calendar September 3-Everyone glad to be back at S. M. H. S. Enrollment 436. 4-Classes begin-half periods only. ONVJ1 l lglfxjr-lr-lr-Ar-an-An-nr-nv-4 f..:OwOooxlOxQ:TJf-OXO Do Freshmen and fresh-women go to the same place? Rev. Johnson speaks in assembly. Rosemary is late for roll call already. Tut! Tut! Locker keys given out. Where's my key? Cheer leaders elected. Coxy takes honors. The rules are broken. Same thing happens again, and so on until June l. Kelly is late for Sociology. Big thuse meeting. Even the teachers were out. Free eye clinic-Doctor Beatty. Sophomores elect officers. Blue Devils whip Middlebourne 6-O. Campbell informs us that American Democracy is not Sociology. 24-Home Economics Club organized. 25-Football clinic assembly-Mr. Nichols. 26-Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales! ! 27-S. M. H. S. trims Cairo 38-0. 1- 2 3 4 7 8- 9- I0 11 October Clinic to prevent most all ketchin' diseases. -Faculty play-Mr. Campbell stars. Coonie hooks a reference book. -Marietta game. Too bad-0-26. -Juniors looking at class rings. We hear Helen got a letter. . Eighth grade has a party. Vocational guidance program-Mr. Dougherty. -Argus contest going strong. -Best 1n ten years! Beat Pennsboro 43-0. 14-Mrs. Stanton's room wins Argus contest. 15 -What! Ruth Ann absent again today. 16-Report cards issued. 24 Seniors on the Honor Roll. 17-Mr. McMahan is quite happy. We beat Williamstown 20-0. 18-Senior class organizes. 21-State orchestra contest. St. Marys Hi is well represented. 22-Campbell gives a little American Democracy quiz. Band has a party 23 -Worked out on Pullman 41-0. 24-S.E.A. at Charlestown. No school. 25-Swell vacation. Football team is guest of West Virginia University. 28-Kelly wants to know if this is Groundhog day! I 29-Masquerade parties galore. 30 -Halloween play sponsored by Miss Clark. 31-D. of E. Club has initiation. May I stand up please? 1 4 5 November -Big day at Spencer. We won 13-O. -Year book staff selected. Worries begin. -What a MacBeth contract! Miss Williams, please. l64l .. ,fiwqy-3,.,, M ,Q .,gf..r , . - --The Purple Bild 6-Alumni pep assembly. 7-Beat Sistersvillel l 8fPictures taken for year-book. ' 11-Armistice Day. Short assembly and then dismissed. More candy to buy! Joan Harriet Varner arrives. 12-Celebration of Sistersville defeatf7-0. Team goes to Parkersburg to the show. 13fHow many rabbits did Beany get today. 14-Mrs. Rose returns from her honeymoon. 15-Scrub game. Marietta vs. St. Marys. VVon 7-0. 18-H. G. L. organizes. Nellie and Ruth Ann teach Varner's classes. 19-Argus issued. Who writes the jokes? 20-Ouch! Those six-weeks tests. 21-D. of E. Club goes to Parkersburg. 22-Marietta subs again play us and again lose. 25-Julia and Caryl visit Mr. Koeber. Miss Smith. . 26eWork to beat Grantsville and win Little Mountaineer Conference! 27-Thanksgiving assembly. 28WWe won and yet we lost. Grantsville-7e6. 29-Ah! Va-ka-shun-and Turkey. December 2-Football assembly. S. M. H. S. wins honors. 3- Coonie and Clovis celebrate Ruth Ann's birthday with a paddle. 4-Mark Twain assembly-Miss VVilliams. 5-Are Helen and Arch really married? 6-Report cards. Mr. Campbell! ! 9-Basketball practice begins. 10-Junior play tonight. A big success. ll-Assembly play 'LNot Such a Goose -Mr. Campbell. 12-Judy overslept again this morning. 13fFootball banquet. Senior girls serve. l6+Here's Charles R. and Helen S. again. 17AWho went shopping in Parkersburg today? 18-Christmas play in assembly-Miss Minnick. l9eKelly is sent to study hall. Too many tardies. 20-Santa Claus visits the Home Rooms. Vacation and Merry Christmas to all. 30-Pupils don't know the vacation is over. 31-The report goes around and around that Miss Williams is married. January 1-Don't forget to make those New Years' resolutions. 2fD. of E. has a dance for the Alumni. 3ePennsboro plays basketball here. We lose. 6-Successful D. of E. soup sale. 7fLost basketball game at Cairo. Mac and Coonie leave the girls home next time. 8-Football assembly. The boys get their sweaters. 9-Sistersville beats us at basketball. 10fHome Economics Club has a tea. Carrie and Jim have another fight. l3fSernester exams. Lest we forget. 14-More exams. And we forgot. 15-Assembly. Members taken into Honor Society. 16-Ruth Ann keeps Stanton's and Smith's classes. No, no salary. 174Webb goes to sleep in Study Hall again. 20-School out for two weeks because of a God-send of snow. T651 -l-he Purple and Gold-i---L February Big attendance contest starts! Seniors run out on I0-minute bell. Run in again! Rev. Dawson speaks in assembly. Won a basketball game from Middlebourne. Stanley's birthday. Ouchl Goody-goody! Ten tardy for F. T. C.'s class. Beat Middlebourne again. Major Dotson's amateur hour in assembly. Defeated Harrisville. St. Valentines. Deahl Deah! Big D. of E. meeting. Financial troubles. The latest-Jane and Beany. Home Room basketball programs. School dismissed for Salem basketball game. Core and Rebecca. Please, Mr. Winchell! Allan and Dotson get run out of the dining room. H. G. L. meeting. Financial troubles too. S. M. H. S. shows Bristol how to play ball. Nellie and Woodburn both look sleepy this morning. VVho locked my locker? It's covered with 666 salve too! March Attendance banner awarded to Miss Williams Room. What are Ruth Bills and Johnnie talking about now? History classes present assembly-Mr. Cambpell. Big preparation for basketball tournament at Sistersville. Campbell finally comes in to see how the attendance banner looks on someone else's wall. Just one of those blue Mondays. New books arrive for the library. Senior girls give Junior boys a party as a result of the attendance contest. Junior girls give Senior boys a party for same reason. C. McCullough gracefully falls down the stairs. Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to swim in! High school classes have tournament. Senior Class wins the honors. Dismissed for rest of week on account of Hood. Where's my boat? Slight epidemic ofthe mumps. Daugherty tells Dysko to stop wearing her coat and boots to S. H. Mr. McMahan addresses the Seniors. Much ado about the Junior-Senior banquet. Miss McBride is going to be married. Iris Mitchell succeeds her. Assembly. Attendance banner awarded to Mr. Fleming. Middy and Quillen say the Alabama boys are coming. Barron and Newell are still ad hunting for the year book. April April Fool's day program. In charge of Mr. Nichols. Boys are now talking baseball. Girls go roller-skating. Tryouts for the Senior class play. Eddie and Wilma are holding hands again. Easter program in chapel. Journalism class gets spring fever. rsfi : - 'i 'Vg'- ..- Y! .. ,N ---'The Purple and Gold--i---- 10-Don't give up Betty. Skeet is only bashful! 13-Loste-a Latin book by Core Locke with a torn back and an appendix covered with ink. A 14-Senior cartoonist in English 12 class. A gala time! 15-Scout program-Miss McCollum. 16-Baldy doesn't even go home to lunch these days. Is it Lorna? 17-Miss Smith starts a knitting class. 20-Year Book goes to press at last. 21-Pauline and John look happy. Oh, well, Spring is here. 22-Science program-Mr. Karickhoif. 23-Junior Carnival. A big success. 24-County Teachers Meeting. Hurrah, no school! 27-D. of E. Club has a leap year dance. And did they leap! 28-Big spelling contest. Senior girls star. 29ATalent day program. Whole radio lot represented. 304Dean Core comes to school with a feather in his hat. YVas he out on the Simonton farm last night? May 1-Israel and Fogle start a Glee Club in English class. Miss Williams gets historical! 4-Senior boys and girls have a party. 5-Beany is going to Ravenswood again. Freshman class has a party. 6-Fashion Review by Miss Smith's Home Economics classes. 7-What is M. Powell's interest in Sistersville? Alkire. 8-Senior class play. Proclaimed the best yet. IIYH. G. L. Club has a party. Sophomores entertain too. 12-Junior boys go fishing. Eighth grade has a party. These things are be- coming a habit. 13-Freak Day. One look at the Seniors and we believe you. Fogle stars in the role of a cow! lflflnvitations finally get here. 15-Coram begins to get worried about her banquet speech. 18-Come on, let's play tennis. 19-Seniors cheer for being exempted from exams. 20-Rehearsal of Graduation exercises. 2lAClass Day program. 22-Junior-Senior banquet and prom. A very lovely affair indeed. 25-Baccalaureate sermon last night. 26-School picnic. Good time was had by all. 27ASeniors give the Juniors a dance. 28-Alumni banquet and dance. 29-Commencement. Seniors look backward as well as forward. June 1-Report Cards. A happy vacation to everyone. -R. A. B., 'sa E671 1 P - W HM , ,A L-.lThe Purple and Goldill 1' o Senior CC ass P ay THE GHOST PARADE On May 8, the Senior Class presented a three-act comedy, The Ghost Parade, to a large and appreciative audience. Characters Absalom Hawkes, an old inhabitant ............. ........ C harles Newell The Sherqf, and other things .................. .... W ayne Williamson Hiram, the village shiek ........... ......... C harles Rea Rastus, who helieves in h'ants ....... ......... B ill Fogle Abe Higgenhottom, a paying guest .... .... R oy VVoodburn ffonas, a mysterious guest .............. ....... G eorge Cox Matilda, a mysterious guest .........,.. . . ...... Virginia Dysko Mamie Rose, 'freshnfrom New York .... .... C atherine Powell Anne Watkins, who inherits the hotel ..... .... R uth Ann Bailey Aleck Smart, headliner in vaudeville ......... ...... S tanley Dotson Ted Lewis, headliner in vaudeville ...........,. . . .Edison McCullough Miss Ahigail ffones, just a sweet young thing ...... .... R ebecca Carpenter Billy Lamont, of the Red Ruhy Film Company .... .... R osemary Powell Claudia, movie', actress ...,................ . . .Nellie Gallagher Flo, movie actress ................ ....... ...... C a rrie Butler The Pest, movie actress .... .............................. D orothy Kester CV6l'1 Time-The present. Place-The oflice of Hotel Imperial, Littleboro. .liuuniiioir Class Play DIGGING UP THE DIRT The Junior Class Play, Digging Up the Dirt, was presented Tuesday ing, December 10. Characters I Kenneth Andrews Ca student at Marshall Collegej ........ .... A rch Hammett William Loomis Cafriend of Kenj ..........,........... ........ J im Hoy Professor Roger Halleck Can archaeologistfrom Marshallj ........ . . .Jack Beale Sherw Carson ...,.................................... .... H ugh Phillips ffose' Andrada Ca had homhrej ................................ Charles Sloan Aunt Miriam Eggles Ca holy terrorj ..... ...................... J ane Flower Betty Sherman Cher niecej .....,..... . .,................ Nancy Lee Webb Nan and Yane Cfriends of Bettyj .... .... S arah Russell, Charlotte Hubacher Allan'CBetty's hrotherj ................................i, Frank Lee. Pickens Phyllis CAllan's jianceej ........,.......................... Catherine Ours Extra Boys and Girls,from the dude ranch Dick Cantner, Douglass Smith, Charles Casey Nellie Jones, Phyllis Simonton The scene ofthe play is the main room of an old ranch house in the South- WCSt. The Time is the present. 2 ACT I-Late afternoon. ACT II-That evening. ACT III-The next morning, early. General Manager ...............,.. Lattimer Simonton Stage Manager ........................ Loren Newton Director ......... .... M r. Dougherty l63l 1 -fi------ , The Purple and Gold U Freak Day May 13, 1936 . Master of 'Ceremonies ......... ............................... I oe Barron Grand Opening and Parade ..... .............. A llen Locke and Band Song- Shelf 'Way Up Thar . . . . ..... Bill Fogle and Senior Girls' Chrous Specially Dance .............. ............. N ellie Gallagher, Roy Wooiiburn Song- She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain .......... John Israel and Boys Play- Bessie, or Life on the Farm Characters Uncle Clem, a farmer .................. Charles Newell Aunty, his wife ...... 1. .. .... Rebecca Carpenter W isteria, their niece ..........- ....... R uth Ann Bailey Roger Dalton, cy' the 8th U. S. Cavalry. . .Stanley Dotson Place-Dining-room in a farm house. Time- Away Back When. . E693 -l-he Purple End Gold .llu1mioreSenio1r Banquet On May 22 the annual Junior-Senior Banquet was served to nearly one hundred and fifty members of the two classes and faculty. An original and interesting scheme in the decorations and program was carried out. The setting represented King Arthur's Court with the gallant knights and fair ladies gathered about the Table Round. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the affair. Afterwards dancing at the Soror ity Hall added to the evening's entertainment. Menu Fruit Cocktail Chicken a la King Mashed Potatoes Gravy Golden Glow Salad Pickles Olives Celery Rolls Butter Jelly Ice Cream Cake Coffee Mints Nuts Program Address of Wefeome. Response .......... Xylophone Solo .... The Round Tahfe .... Solo ...... ......... The Las! Tournament Reading ......... . . . The Holy Grail .... E701 Queen Virginia Coram . . . . .King Joe Barron . . . .Sir Knight Core . . . .Sir Oran Farren . . . . .Sir Knight Israel Seer Campbell Lady Charlotte Hubacher Chief Advisor McMahan . i1--1: iii. -1 il T- iffs! 2 ' 3 4 , if-,Zi x Q.-24115 hit, , I- w 5 xt. wi - Q3 .Af-E - icf ,fl ff , -gg , 5123! Alfa: BT eff lfiix' g 1-W 2525 S5 3 25511 sift gs- 1, ggi? . j,. VIL.. F911 ,eh , si .. 5 'FQ 'QI ' rr. pr-f 45, .1 , 4.1 . ' : V' i g.-. ,, ' it-1,1 sq' ' aa , , 9.4 .3 , ,YL ADVERTISING , 1 Y The good will of the people of St. Marys has always been most desirable to us, therefore we have always sought to promote the interests of this community. Chic Valley Relinirig and Sterling Gil Co. ST. MARYS, W. VA. l72l H. A. CARPENTER Tl-IE Sl-IQRT RQUTE SHORTER SAFER If I EDUCATICDN AND LIFE The boy or girl who attends high school with the determination to get an education, is taking an important step toward success. The girls and boys who are now in the The St. Marys High School, will find that not only will the knowledge that they are now acquiring be helpful to them all through life, but the training in logical thinking and concentration of thought will be even more helpful. To the large class of wholesome young people who will this year go out as graduates, we extend congratulations, and sincerely hope that life may bring to each of you much in the way of deserved success. Tl-IE PLEASANTS CGUNTY BANK RIDE THE 1936 fr Iroumnl 'H-nsponuion .J 4 f ggujvrzoi FT! . i BUCK Cl-IEVRQLET CGMPANY E741 DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY Clwofezz For III' ECONOMY, SMOOTHNESS, STAMINA, BEAUTY AND LOW MAINTENANCE Experl lI'IC'l'f7!1Il1:l',lk FIRES ACCESSORIES 419 Second Streetgljhone 90-St. Marys, W. Va. COMPLIMENTS SAM WINTER FAMILY OUTFITTERS St. Marys, West Virgini1fPhone 6 I75Il 'GIVE PHOTOGRAPHS DAVIS STUDIO Your photograph is a priceless gift because it IS the one thing that no one else can buy 807 Market St. PARKERSBURG, W. VA. COMPLIMENTS OF ST. MARYS HARDWARE CO ONE OF WEST VIRGINIAAS LARGEST STORES HARDWARE FURNITURE St. Marys, West Virginm E761 COMPLIMENTS OF RUTTENCUTTER GOOD INSURANCE ISN'T CHEAP CHEAP INSURANCE ISN'T GOOD Why buy contingent Liabilities llyhlfll you nw buy good llI,l'llJ'r1lIl'6 from C. ROSS WILLIAMSON Over 1800 Mutual and Cut Rates Have Perished Costing Policy Holders Millions BUY THE BEST! BUY THE BEST l77l Tl-IE FIRST NATIONAL BANK R FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ,aa ml, FRIEND or THE Bovs AND G1RLs M' vm Y , I RESOURCES 31,500,000 We follow with interest the progress of I ll' ll ,I fl every boy and girl through the schools, and solicit the acquaintance and account of every student and teacher connected therewith. HL! rl IE. all-QQ Z - tl 25 1515 af It W DILLON, PIFITLIWZI E. TURNER FLEMING, Carhzef B A DOTSON, Vire PI'6.I'jd6l7l A. SCI-IAUWECKER, AMI. Caahlel STANI.EY'S ST. MARYS, WEST VIRGINIA Thirty Eight Years of Faithful Service and still going strong. During that time merchandising has changed just the same as other professions and occupations. Those who have not changed with the times have had to drop out. We have endeavored to keep abreast with the times and are now showing all the newest things for Spring and Summer wear. Honesty, Square Shooting, and Good Service have always been our mottoes. We are now permanently located in a home of our own where we can serve you better than ever. Visit us in our new home next door to Hamburger Inn. U81 i i 1 W. E. CLOVIS GARAGE U56I'l'fl1g llve Mnlmizziq Pfrblif' Sizzix' 1913 ST. MARYS, WEST VIRGINIA W. I-1. GUTI-I gl COMPANY We thank the Students of St. Marys High School for their Splendid Patronage during the past year. WE AIM TO SATISFY AT ALL TIMES lVlvc11 You Think of Qmzfily lWL'I'l'Z7:177Lf1:.li6 Think of US. I79I Hofvxr womcs gg N not so hard 6 4 A If ' ' ' fy -,1' A If your parents give you the right kind of light to read and study by your home- work will be much easier. Your eyes won't hurt and you won't be so anxious to bang your books shut. Students who have good light generally get more A's. Tell your folks they can get you a certi- fied light for as little as 33.95. Monongahela System ANDRICKS GROCERY gl MEAT MARKET HIGH QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS Staple and Fancy Groceries Service Witlm a Smile Phone 240 Dealer Contractor COMLIMENTS ERVICE co. GERBER5 ELECTRIC S HOME GROCERY EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL Wfe D0 Noi Sacrifice F. E. RABEL, PROP. Qualify For Price E801 COMPLIMENTS DINSMOOR gl COMPANY PETROLEUM PRODUCERS J OY'S CREAMER ALL PRODUCTS PASTEURIZED 10022 for Plwzszlzfx Cflllllfy Phone 1 16 Y Wfltll B est Wislles for the Success of the S HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS R. N. OODIN 5 and IOC to 31.00 STORE The Green Iront t. Mwrys R COMPLIMENTS OF OY E. FLOWE R E811 WEST'S S Si IOC STORE OUR KODAK FINISHING AND ENLARGING IS DONE BY EXPERTS llfe Cfzrry L1 Cfnlzplefe Lille of EASTMAN AND AGFA FILMS 3.1-zoline Llllkl Oil Accessories and Battericb O. A. SMITI-I SERVICE STATION COMPLETE LUBRICATION - GOODYEAR TIRES ROAD SERVICE hone 176 St. Marys, W. Va. LEADER RESTAURANT X H. Houser, Prop. Phone 9229 HOME MADE SOUPS, PIES AND SANDWICHES Telephone Orders We Deliver SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS SCHOOL SUPPLIES HOT AND COLD LUNCHES CANDY GASOLINE I-IIOI-I SCHOOL FILLING STATION LSZJ 1 ,S1ELEPHo,, ?o5taI Rlegrapb SOo?f1?aTwgfQ I M-'-1 . L? G++' 5,6 ,Q ' ,YELEGRAMSI jlf, DISTANCE 70 v' ,Q Jygm .,, 'Q ig- 6' qt7J.0QLs s1eQkY44l 021. 5 w,0NABLe Nw- 41 WARYSNN- QUICK VOICE + FAST RECORD COMMUNICATION RICHARDSON BAKINC1 CO. IS HAPPY TO CO-OPERATE WITH THE SENIORS OF THE ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL MARIETTA GLOUSTER COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS AND CARDS CLASS JEWELRY AND EMBLEMS MEDALS AND TROPHIES ENGRAVED AND PRINTED LETTERHEADS AND ENVELOPES MERRELLS, Inc. 178 132 Second Street Telphone 2685 CLARKSBURG, W. VA. I85I ROBEY THEATRE HIGH CLASS REPRODUCTION OF FIRST CLASS PICTURES ON RCA PHOTOPHONE SOUND EQUIPMENT ZIPE HARDWARE COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE FARM HARDWARE, BUII DERS' SUPPLIES AND FARM IMPLEMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF SERVICE PRESSING SI-IOP COMPLIMENTS OF TT-IE PLEASANTS COUNTY LEADER T841 CENTRAL DRUG STORE OUR GOODS ARE GOOD! NEW BUILDING ST. MARYS WEST VIRGINIA OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT I I MICHAEL S Cleminh TAILOR Pressing CLOTHES OI' DISTINCTION CALL AND DELIVER PHONE 191-a COMPLIMENTS I-IAMBURGER INN LIGHT LUNCHES SOI'T DRINKS JAMES WILLIAMSON We Specialize in CROCERIES AND MEATS ST. MARYS PHONE 178-2 E851 Compliments of GANDCDUR TOBACC COMPANY SISTERSVILLE, W. VA. CITY CONEECTIONERY CANDIES CIGARS SOFT DRINKS TOBACCO AND FRUITS M. A. Coram, Prop. HIGH SCHOOL MISSES FOR HATS AND DRESSES SEE EVERLY SISTERS Compliments of TI-IE RU-ZEI. BEAUTY D. I'I. W E B I3 OPTOMETRIST Practices confined to measuring vision fitting glasses to correct errors found IT'S ALWAYS LUNCH TIME AT THE BRIDGE LUNCH and DELICIOUS SANDWICHES - SALADS AND PIES Ice Cream - Soft Drinks - Candy PHILLIPS DRUG STCDRE PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS ON THE CORNER ST. MARYS, W. VA. COMPLIMENTS OF THE STATE FOOD STORE C. R. McCullough, Mgr. .-. l'f1.Y1.P.lHf.-JLJLJ i There are few fields where ihe necessiiy for progress-fhe demand for new ideas, is as pronounced as in fhe produciion of School Annuals. Q Here in Canion we fake pride in noi' only keeping pace, buf in seiiing fhe pace for innovafions end changes in ihis highly progressive field. 5 When you work wifh Canion you are hand in hand wi+h experienced people, consianfly on 'rho alerl io sense fhe wan+s of Annual publishers, and quick 'lo change from ihe old order, and offer new and unusual ideas io progressive edi+ors. 'n-lr CANTON ENGRAVING a. suacmorvvs co., cAN1oN, oi-no -X05 ,Auf ff,?e,,J ga,-4.,.JF W A .,,,-ff-f2f'?,-W' 2 A, M 5,0474 9f1ZQi5ifii f