Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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Excalibur- - , scHooL NEWS The Senior class play, f'Abbie's Irish Rosef' will be presented at the Strand Monday and Tuesday nights, under the direction of Miss Mary Alice Gaddis, Mr. Franklin Blake, president of the Board of Education, has called a meet- ing of the members of the Parent- Teacher Association to consider the need of redecorating the Third Ward build- ing, which, you will remember, was erected in 1926, in regard to the increas- ing. demand. They will, at this meet- ing, consider the need of a Fifth Ward building. An interesting display of great paint- ings and protraits may be viewed in the auditorium of the Third Ward building under the auspices of Miss Janet Steni- metz, instructor in art in the Van Wert city schools. K The six weeks grade cards were issued today. No casualties reported as yet. NEARBY HAPPENINGS Mr. Loren Cleland, a former resident of Van Wert, narrowly escaped a prison sentence a few days ago-due to his re- semblance to a certain notorious boot- legger in Richey Station, he was ar- rested and tried. However, the true crook was captured and Mr. Cleland was released after having received pro- fuse apologies from oflicers. AMONG THE COURTS Judge Norbert Miller rendered a de- cision in favor of Mrs. Elizabeth Bates Thomas. The plaintiff brought suit against the defendant because he had failed to bring home a beefsteak for sev- eral weeks. Through the efforts of Judge Miller they finally decided to drop the case. This is the third case to be settled peaceably in the last three weeks, according to the report from the court stenographer, fthe former Gwen- dolyn Harshmanj. The Rocker Club was entertained by Miss Marguerite Dewitt Thursday eve- ning. The annual literary program was in charge of Mrs. Marguerite Johnston Donart. Miss Treva Hertel, author of t'VVhy He Left, was guest of honor. Mrs. Franklin Blake was the hostess of a delightfully appointed bridge-tea Thursday. Louise certainly made a lovely hostess. Honors at cards were taken by Mrs. f'Lenore Kennedy, and guest honors by Mrs. Naomi', Atha, of Chicago, Illinois, who is house guest of Mrs. 'fJayneH Fawcett. The Bachelor Girls' octet held a social meeting at the home of Miss Judith Strothers, with Miss Jessie Bowden as- sisting. A most enjoyable time was had by all. -- J VAN WERT ABROAD Margaret Sidle, distinguished for her work in the latest peace conferences, has arrived in Rome, where she will study her art more extensively. She was ac- companied by her equally well known husband-however, we notice that-as a member of the Woman's Progressive League -she insists upon using her own name. . , PERSONALS - Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Baker Qnee Letha Clelandj, are at home from an extended honeymoon in the East. The following persons from Van Wert attended a performance of Hamlet in Fort Wayne last evening: Misses Freda Beeler, Helen Burcaw, Gertrude Mason, Thora Norris, and Messrs. Dale Akom, Kenneth Edwards, Francis Green and Albert Hoghe. Miss Allegra Miller visited friends in Scott today. Miss Mildred Dibert has accepted a position in the office of Bleum's Depart- ment Store in Lima. Among those who will attend the pre- sentation of the Pied Piper of Hame- lin in Cincinnati this week are the Misses Marcella Sims, Marguerite Run- nion, Helen Nunemaker, and Helen Palmer. It is reported that Joseph Jones was in Latty today on a business trip. r 1926

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POLICE cnzcuzs A number of Wanderers were lodged last evening at the City Building. Three of them gave their names as John Eiken- stein, Wilbur Hartman, and james Lowry, and stated that while on a walk- ing tour of the U. they decided to visit Van VVert once more. BUSINESS YVORLD Mr. Josef Priddy, accompanied by his wife, the former Opal Ludwig, was in Toledo this week getting a new supply of an almost extinct breed of goldfish for his acquarium. LATEST NEWS REPORT Washington, Feb. 30.-Hon. David Cordier, Ohio Senator, has introduced a new bill into Congress-this vital bill provides that arrangement be made to furnish Cnot the two-faced, but four- facedb the town clock of Van Wert- Washington time so that all of its num- erous faces will read the same. Berlin.-Hon. John Miller, our am- bassador in Berlin, narrowly escaped assassination yesterday. Details not known. The new secretary of the Y. W. C. A.. Miss Harriet Gleason, a former class of '26 girl, with the assistance of Miss Mabel Martin, a most able cafeteria manager, is conducting a model asso- ciation building. We regret to say that we are about to loose Miss Gleason. She is to marry the Hon. J. R. Miller in June. The Business Girls' Club held a most entertaining meeting with the follow- ing program: Vocal Solo-Miss julia Poe. Miss Elizabeth Raymond-'tWhy I Bought my Ford-o-Plane Mrs. Joe Priddy- The Latest Stylesf' Miss Mary Katherine Glass-Piano solo. Excalibur RELIGIOUS COMMENT Evangelistic services are being held in the Third VVard park with Rev. Byron Ottis Leaser as leading evan- gelist. He is assisted by Carey jones, a former officer of the law. Class of '26 Weekly Bulletin Edited by Margaret Ann Evans Second Class Mail LOCAL WEATHER Probably rain tomorrow-thunder- storm-threatening-air unsettled at presentdmaximum temperature ending at noon today was 56 degrees above minimum 39 degrees above-meaning 47 degrees. Very windy--seemingly from every quarter. LICENSE TO WED Roy Wise and Catherine Crowe, of this city. AMONG THE SICK Miss- Bonita Moore has again resumed her position in the Frantom Novelty Shop after a few days absence on ac- count of sickness. Miss Hazel jackson is resting easier after an operation, several days ago, at the hospital, for appendicitis. ADVERTISEMENTS Exclusive and Well Trained WHITE MICE FOR SALE Wonderful Pets for Children DON ATHA MICHIGAN BLVD. Mercedes johnson Attorney-at-Law King's English Made to order-Archibald King 1926- - - -

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- - - - -Excaliburr 'Umm Wferzflv Hzgh School Five Foot fBoolz Sheff So Big ............,.......Vfff.-- Three Musketeers ............,. Last of the Mohicans ,........ Man Without a Country ......, Little Saint Elizabeth ,..... Flowers of the Forest ,....... Red Pepper Burns ,,.. ..... First Vxolm ....VV,i..........- Reveries of a Bachelor ...,,. Glorious Apollo ,...........f... Age of the Innocence .,,,,,, Amateur Gentlemen ,,,,.. Butterfly ....,.,,.,.......VYiYY ....fY-..... lhe Flirt ...........,,,ff.............ff........-.. --- Certain People of Importance. .....,, , Seventeen .,....................VY,Y.i......-.. The Heart of Rachel ................ Her Fatheris Daughter ....... Taming of the Shrews. ..... Innocents Abroad ,.,,,,..... Monsieur Beaucaire ....... Freckles ......,............ Knight Errant ..... Somehow Good. ...... ., The Crisis. ..........,.,...... The VVar in the Air ....... Mutual Friend ,.......... Old Dad ,,,,,,,........... The Singing Man. ..... Education. .............,,,,,,...i.. Oh Doctor ,....,,.................... That Nice Young Couple .... .... Lorenzo the Magnificent ....... The Sheik ....................... Sentimental Tommy ..,.... Little Men ........,.,...,,., Great Stone Face .,.,,... The Swallow i...,.,i.. The Freshmen ..................... Little Women .......................... The Hoosier Schoolmaster ..,,,,.., The Eternal City ..............,.. The Conscious Lovers ..,,.. Flaming Youth. ..,,,,..,,,... A Son of His Father ,.,i. David Harum ........ .,.......,.,.,. To Have and to Hold ..,..,.... The Beginning of Wisdom. ......., just David .,,.,....,.................... A Child's Laughter. ,........ She Stoops to Conquer ,..... Old Familiar Faces ......, Valley of Silent Men .,,... Seats of the Mighty ....... Old Faithful ................,,. Ye Old Curiosity Shop .,..,., Peg O' My Heart ....,,.,.,,.., The Little Minister ....... The Heart of a Rose .,,,,,.. 1 926 Q L... Carey jones Red Leaser, Don Atha, Chod Hartman .. Spickett Fawcett . .. Shakespeare's Bust ....Our own Bates Katie Gleason, t'Dot Gant, Mar Early Y .. It does-doesn't it? .. Roy Ingledue .,..,Mr. Cotner Reynold Busch .. Jane Edwards ... Bob Gant, Godfrey Hertel Isabel Carmen Geary 1 Rosie Agler, Neil NYelch, Lane , .. Chester Greenwald . , Rachel Young M .rpegn .. Room Sidle 2 5 . Julia Poe, 'tPeg Blake ...ajohnny Smith Maurice Acheson Mr. Nott ., Gwen Harshman c. Senior Mid Semester Exams. The Last Class Fight Mr. Sullivan . Bob Moore Q rrlimyy Jones . i,,. The Faculty . .... Doc Edwards Louise Bonnewitz and Boots Blake Lorenzo Baker ,.,, jimmy Harris A Sappy Longwell .. Jimmy Rumble-Merwyn Grill .. Mr. Menschel . Joe Priddy .. You See Him Every Day ,. Janet Steinmetz and Ruth Raymond Mr. Williams .. Van Wert ,,,..jane Beach and Spickett Fawcett . .VVayne Eikenbary Luther Gunsett . Gwent Jones . Well, Every David Ellen . Jayne Y-Hi Room ., Room We're a Bit Modest! Senior Cordier Gowans Beach and Hi-Y Announcers 26 20 Mr. Bowland Cthere isn't such a book, but there will be some day probab1y D Chem, Lab. Margaret Weidner . ,,.. Trevlyn Dickinson . .... Gerty Mason 41 Harold Feber F I