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Q25 ',' E f fl' Q5 W1 .-1, ,M ilfllllif J f K m fy' f fl!-4 :VV J i , 7 M- 5 ME . . 4 . 3 Mrs R 5 f X ff! X X X ff X ,X ',L,Q K uv . -V -T 2 f Q 1 E 0 ff Q , X X Q S ff ' E fq r ll.l..!.!:.l..l1.LQlll.l1l.lLl.l.l.l.l., EDITOR. Harriet Hall ASSOCIATE EDITOR, Phillip Harris BUSINESS MANAGER Elizabeth Feigert M f' 4 , I 1 I J! Z 5 A, ,fyf J ,mf ALMA MATER O Van Wert Hi, the school we love Gur true devotion we would prove: Thy traditions gladly share, Thy noble banner proudly bear. In our Work and in our play We'll ever strive to lead the way. School we love, on us rely, 'l' he loyal youth of Van Wert Hi. .gp . A , ',Wk, 't -Q ' g,'i':s.,2.w-J - f 1 ' wt 'lf' i if-sift - ' ' ,.'s1'S,,Q ' .A ' it . sw . -A ' ' . if , H, . H M r .A 'Q , . . l Q ' . g!S 'fft'W X' 'ff u ,.z5fg ?'llkg3f-Eff-.:. 'V ' e ix s X l ' - X . ,. . , .. H . ty-v . -M . . 'A - . - 4' . it A sahkzis in .,Xl.3-L . it .F . Q .. ' VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL SONG We're loyal to you Van Wert High We're all staunch and true Van Wert High We'll back your stand Against the best in the land For we know you will win Van Wert High Rah! Rah! Go crashing ahead Van Wert High Go smashing ahead Van Wert High Our team is our faith protector Our boys will expect A victory from you Van Wert High. DEDICATION The senior class oi 1947 Dedicoztes this Exconliber In commemoration oi his Unceusing cmd unselfish service To the man who Guides our visions cmd Helps us plan the Pattern of our lives, RALPH C. GALLAPOO A A s an VON if N-M mmm v flag , ' iw J x i' Y 'N ' 5: .' ftp 5 www ' . f flrix...' .wif-Q Q3 MX! MQW WWMWZA. .. if, Z7 47 1. -f MEN AT worm E L K .,--' i .ri g 3 5 CROSS il' db B315-D5 Nm , A A V 'N' ,T - f , H. u ww W QW A r-ii 5 5+ c QQRSWS 5T5wf,M 'f M wil RN' ffm V ffl We .! RRS ?lf'x'7f' 291' Lf? 5, ' EVRWM1 , SxkQQ Nw O NX 5: 51 - P- .Xk . . 1 ' X ' x K ' X X ' - x - - X x x X X . X X X Q . hi , XX X X XXX X lx xxx iw N , if- -Q !Ya-i.,L - Je , Q' -A ., L 'lil 'fan-sw ' ' - Haig -gl UQ, 30 0111- -1-1. .. A , - 5 ,J Y A' N ----.fQ1jQiLM ' f W ll XQLQQ H J, . Am X X i ! Z vw' - ' ,wie A ii' ri . 3.5 , . gy.. , J 1, .L . l I --X7 ky, X X, xx -.47 W- sir, , 'X X .-x,,,.J X , f-Y. , J' - win' 8 1-JXCALIBUR 1947 J ' FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY d ' t h' h school we were razzed by When l45 of us green freshmen steppe rn o ig . sophomores and upper classmen. We tried to ignore this by participating in as many school activities as we could, such as Girls' Athletic Association, Girls' Intramurals. Y-Teens, Band Concert, Pep Band, Dance Band, Boys' Intramurals, basketball, and football. Soon after the beginning of the year, petitions were flying through the halls, and f h class offi- campaign speeches were being rehearsed. Votes were cast for res man cers and the results were Frank Hall, president: Clete Conley, vice-president: Mary Todd, secretary, and Marie Lesher, treasurer. l Our student council members were Carol Wortman, Brock Swisher, Bernice Beck, and David Hudson. The students who contributed to the football team were Clete Conley, lack Kintz, Paul Sheibley, Roger Siders, Roger Stuckey, Bob Stemen, Frank Hoffman, Brock Swish- er, Pete Ray. and Bill Fellers. Those who went out for basketball were Bob Tucker, Roger Stuckey, lack Kintz, Dale Wisener, Roger Siders, Richard Welker, Paul Sheibley, Bob Stemen, and Brock Swisher. This freshman team won a trophy for being in the finals. Our representative for the G. A. A. cabinet was Arlene Palmer. ' ' h ld. The enter- For the first time in many years, a Freshman Class Party was e tainers were Barbara Smith, Marcia Hickman, Ioan Landis, Pat Kukein, Clete Conley, lack Anspaugh, Roger Siders, and Bob Tucker. Contributing to the Carnival sponsored by the Excalibur staff, we chose Pete Ray and Anita Brockert as our candidates for king and queen. Many freshman helped Mr. Mohr present the Choral Concert and Mr. Wolf pre- sent the Band Concert. Besides all of this, an additional honor was bestowed upon the freshman class. Lynn Leary was one of the state winners of the American Legion Essay Contest. For ' ' ' ' ' terest this he received a trip to Washington, D. C. and other points o in . All this accomplished we are happy to turn over the jobs of being freshmen to the students that will take our place next year, while we journey on as sophomores and confirmed members of Van Wert High School. 1947 EXCALIBUR Row I Agler, Dorothy Agler, Mary Alvarado, Peter Anderson, Dana Anspach, I ack Armes, Ramona Baer, Helen Bagler, Richard Bailey, Madge '. 051 .xktvq . S'-x. Row IV Cooper, Jeanette Corbin, Ileen Cotterman, Viola Cryer, Sharon Cully. Philip Dempsey, Dick Drury, Carolyn Doner, Florence Doner, Imogene Row II Barry, Ragina Bayles, Francis Beabout, Hugh Beck, Bernice Becker, Kathryn Blanke, Charles Block, Margaret Brake. Wilbur Bricker, Connie Row V Edwards, Kenneth Ellerbrock, Mary Etzlsr. Margaret Evans, Donald Fawcett, I ames Fellers. Bill Free, Dean Friedly, Barbara Fugazzi, Richard -1.11 Row Ill Bricker, Charlel Broclrert, Barbara Brown, Charles Brubaker, Marvin Byers, Esther Cole, Iohn Collins. Beatrice Conley. Clete Conley, Iunior K 844' WMI, ,:,.,i5M ,re 21 , . .L- . ,mt ,-6, ., '51 L 4 .t ., 1, - 1' Y gig J., Zim 2 V ,.,- In ' in rt 10 '71 EXCALIBUR 1947 Row I Garmyn, Theodore Geisman, Doris Gorman, Patty Gunsett. Dick Hall, Frank Heath, Suzanne Hickman, Marcia Hofiman, Dale Hoffman, Frank Row IV Lesher, Marie Long. Helen McCoy, Doyle McLaughlin, Raymond, Markle. Iames Mason, Bob Mayer, Marilyn Menker, Ioanne Mihn, Madeline Row I1 Houts, Barbara Hudson, David Iames, Ierry Ierome, Duane Iohnson, Paul Tones. Ocy Lee Keipper, lean Keller, lack Kintz, lack Row V Moore, Iohn Mosier, Donna Newberry, Ianice Owens, Opal Prichard, Alice Palmer, Arlene Pritchard. Gordon Ralson. Roger Ray, Peter Row III Knoll, Billy Kreicler, Bill Kreischer, Marcille Kuckein, Patricia Lamb, Bill Lamb, Ellen Landis, Ioan Layton. Ianet Learey, Lynn 947 EXCALIBUR annum. NWN. ., Row I Riley, Richard Runyon, Rolland Seitz, Ioanne Sells, Donna Severns, Marcia Shaw, Cleo Sheibley, Paul Shupe, Leonard Siders. Roger N Row IV Wable, William Wade. Don Welker, Corliss Welker, Richard Wells, Iohn Wiedeman, Mary Williamson, Rea Wilder, Maxine Winters, Esther Row II Skelley, Patricia Smith, Barbara Smith, Donald Spindler, Paul Speiker, Iulia Stabler, Betty Stegamen, Norma Stemen, Barbara Stemen, Robert Row V Wise, Thomas Wisener, Dale Wortman, Carol Woten, Joyce Wright. Kernan Wyandt, Fred Young, Gloria Zinn, Martha Row III Strukamp, Ann Stuckey, Roger Thomas, Imogene Thomas, I ane Todd. Mary Truax, Iennie Tucker, Robert Ulm, Ianet Ulrey, Ioe 12 EXCALIBUR 1915 '7 ..-4 T' SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Last year another group of greenies entered Van Wert High. The only reason we all looked like good Irishmen should on St. Patrick's Day was that we were scared pea green! Soon we elected class officers, and after a vigorous campaign Howard Henney be- came class president, Iim Scarpella, vice president: Gerry Laing, secretary: and Iuan- ita Thatcher, treasurer. Those who went out for oot a were .g , , , Iunior Barrientos, Marion Baker, Wayne Baxter, Dale Davies, Harve DeBolt, Dick Ed- wards, Iohn Gunsett, Bill Kear, Gene Mathews, Darrell Philhps, lim Scarpella, Ichn Sigler, and Don Sullivan. For basketball: Iunior Barrientos, 'Charles Bricker, Bob Kamph, Bill Kear, Russell Reese, Iim Scarpella, Leonard Shupe, and Bill Stripe. The Freshman class had many representatives in G. A. A., G. R., Chorus, Band, i b ll Clarence A ler Bill Agler Charles Bricker and the Dance Band. Our Student Council members were Bob Fox, Martha Emans, Bill Kear, and Bar- bara Ladd. . . . , el. A great deal wiser from the experiences of our first year, we started out re ing strong and sure of ourselves last fall. We elected Nolan Hudson, president: Bill Kear, vice-president: Gerry Laing, sec- retary: and Marilyn Kinsey, treasurer. Our capable representatives on the football team this year were Clarence Agler, Marion Baker, Iunior Barrientos, Clete Conley, Byron Foreman, Iohn Gunsett, Bill Kear. Bob Marks, Gene Mathews, Darrell Phillips, Iirn Scarpella, and Roger Siders. Those who made the basketball teams were Iunior Barrientos, Iohn Gunsett, Bob Kamph, Bill Kear, Bob Marks, lim Scarpella, and Bill Stripe. Again we had a large participation in G. A. A. with the changing of G. R. to Y- Teens, the club received many new sophomore members. Beverly Spieth was elected secretary. h St 1d t Two So homores were elected from each home room as delegates to t e L. en P Council. They were Jeanne Becker, Beverly Spieth, Calso secretary of Student Coun- cill, Ioanne Graber, Nancy Lea, and Nancy Thorton. 1947 EXCALIBUR How I Agler. Clarence Agler, Bill Ainsworth, Nolan Anderson, Barbara Alspach, David Anderson, Kenneth Andrews. Richard Arnold, Ioan Arthur, Isabel How IV Conrad, Dick Copeland, Gladine Crow. Marcia Davies, Dale Davies, Paul DeBolt, Harve DeWitt, Robert Dickson. Wanda Doxtaler, Melva Row Il Baker, Marion Baer. Thelma Barrientos, I unior Balyeat, Helen Baxter, Wayne Beck, Waneta Becker, Iean Behymer, Gretchen Bell, Carol How V Emans, Martha Edwards. Ronald Edwards, Dick Fatum, Mary Finnegan, Artie Finkhousen, Ruth Fox, Merle Fox, Robert Friemoth, Lucille Row III Billieu, George Blue, Beverly Brocket. Delores Brown, Caroline Buerkley, Donna Campbell, Alice Campbell. Winilred Carlo, Gloria Chivington, Billy EXCALIBUR 1947 Row I Gallaspie, Mary Gilbert, Dorothy Goodwin, Shirley Graber. Ioan Gunsett, Iohn Halliwill. Walter Harmon, Phyliss Harris, Nancy Hurting, Shirley Row IV Ladd, Tom Lamb. Ellen Laing, Ierry Lea, Nancy Linser, Iohn Long, Dorothy Marks, Bob Mathews, Gene Mericle. Susan Row Il Hennermann, Mary Henney, Howard Hopkins, Barbara Hudson, Nolan Humphreys, R. B. Ienkins, Betty Ienkins, George Iester, Richard Iohns, Don How V Miller. Elsie McConahay, Paul McNamara, Ioanne Mounts, lim Neiiord, Betty Pettijohn, Ann Phillips. Darrell Ralston, Ieanette Ralston, Marvel How Ill Iohns, Wanda Kamph, Bob Keipper. Bob Kinsey. Marilyn Knittle, Naomie Knittle, Bill Krugh, Byron Kruse, Russell Ladd, Barbara 1947 EXCALIBUR lm ro How I Reese. Marjorie Rhodes, Paul Scarpelli, Iim Smith. Sidney Spieth, Beverly Schaadt, Fern Schaadt. Dale Schaeper, Ieane Shaffer, Peggy tte How IV Waldron, Madge Walters, Dennis Welker, Delores Waymire, Iohn Whitcraft, Roger White, Mary Ann Wilson. Dale Young, Robert Young, Iohn How ll Stephenson, Frank Strick, Carmen Stripe, Bill Sheldon, Ioe Showalter, Vivian Shriver, Iennie Stripe, Doris Taylor, Phyllis Terry, Lois How V Young, Myrna Wolford, Phil Young. Trevcr Young, Robert Youtzy, Tiny A 7 HH Row Ill Thatcher, Iuanita Thatcher, Marjorie Thompson. Mildred Thorton, Nancy Tomlinson, Charles Truax, Charles Ulm. lack Ulrey. Barbara Unterbrink, Iulianne 15 EXCALIBUR 1947 ,l Y' JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Nineteen forty-four-forty-five, this was our first year at Van Wert High. We were all cocky eighth graders who thought we knew a lot. After a couple of weeks we gath- ered our wits about us to do something: that something was election of class officers. The results were president, Dave Zeigler: vice-president, Bob Laing: secretary, Martha Ellen Conley: treasurer, Ben Waitman. Our representatives on the Student Council were Rosemary Dilworth, Martha Stoops, Don Thomas, Dave McCollum and Dave Zeigler. ln '45 we became sophomores. The election of officers turned out as follows: pres- ident, Dave Zeigler: vice-president, Bob Laing: secretary, Betty Lou Miller: treasurer, Mildred Beemer. Again our class participated in numerous school activities. We had a few letter- men on the football squad. They were Bill Purmort, Marion Phillips, Sam Tindall, Don Thomas, Roger Vetter. Bill Seavy received a manager's letter. We also had representatives on the basketball squad: they were Dan Ierome, Don Thomas, Sam Tindall, Bill Purmort, lim Bennet, lim Dixon, Bob Becker, Gordon Prill, Tom Agler, and Dave Zeigler. Dick Baxter received a manager's letter. Our Student Council representatives were Peg Kintz, Pat Benford, Colleen Oswalt, Bill Seavy, Dave Zeigler, and Cyril Hubert. We also had a sophomore, Bob Laing, among the cheerleaders. At last we are upper classmen. Our class officers are president, Roger Cobb: vice-president, Dale Dougal: secretary, Zela Berkley: treasurer, Bill Seavy. Our Student Council representatives are Dick Baxter, Pat Benford, Marion Phillips, Bill Purmort, Rogers Fraylick, Glen Ienkins, Don Thomas, and Roger Cobb. The V-Club has many members from the junior class. Some of them are: Tom Agler, basketball: Roger Cobb, baseball: Bob Becker, baseball and basketball: Dale Dougal, football: Glen Ienkins, football: Dan Ierome, baseball and basketball: Bob La- ing, baseball manager: Marion Phillips, football: Bill Purmort, football: Wayne Showal- ter, football: Sam Tindall, football and basketball: Roger Vetter, football: and Don Thomas, football and basketball. Thus we have come to the end of the third year of our high school careers. What lies before us is unknown, but we hope that our senior year will be just as pleasure- ful, as our first three years at good old Alma Mater if not more so. 1947 EXCALIBUR Row I Agler, Pat Agler. Tom Anderson, Dean Baer, Charles Bagley, Iane Bagley, Kathryn Bagley, Ladonna Barrientos, Margaret Bartlett, Mary Ellen Row IV Crow, Dorothy Davis, Helen Davies, Martha Dilworth, Rosemary Dougle, Dale Edwards. Doris Eschback, Annabelle Etzler, Robert Evans, Lois How Il Bashore, Walter Baxter, Marilyn Baxter, Richard Becker, Bob Beemer, Mildred Benford, Pat Billieu, Mildred Brockert, I ane Brokaw, Virginia Row V Felgar, Milo Flannigan, Pat How III Brown, Miriam Buerkley. Zela Chivington, Frank Clear, Ioan Cobb, Roger Conley, Donna Conley. Martha Ellen Conley, Mary Conwell, Ioan f. ,IL 1947 Row I Foreman. Bonnie Foreman, Virginia Frances, Madge Fraylick, Rogers Furrell, Helen Gallaway, Bob German, Dorothy Grimes, Rita Hall, lay Row IV Laing, Bob Langdon, Dick Lehman, Carolyn Lininger. Bill Loetz. Marilyn McCollum, Dave Martz, Gene Mavis, Rosalie Maxon, Ed Humerickhouse, Richard Row V Mengerink, Gloria Miller. Betty Lou How III lenkins, Glen Ierome, Dan Kiggins, Ioan Iohnson. Ioyce Iones, Elizabeth King, Iackie Kintz, Peg Kreischer, Barabara Kreicher, Roger 1947 EXCALIBUR Row I Miller, David Miller. Iessie Myers. Charles Oswalt. Colleen Owens, Betty Owens, Jacqurline Pace, Dorothy Perry, David Phillips, Marion Row IV Taylor, Iohn Thomas. Don Tindall, Sam Tuttle, Frances Van Doren, Kenneth Vetter, Roger Waitman, Ben Waltz, Bernard Wilder, Dorothy Row II Poling, Marilyn Prill, Gordon Purmort. Bill Hagan, Janice Runion, Ioan Schaeper, Ioan Seavey, Bill Severns, Bob Sheibley, Pat Row V Wollet, Bob Zeigler, Dave . e Q, ,..a..- How III Sherrick, Bob Showalter, Wayne Shriver, Donn Sidle, Wayne Smith, Bonnie Snyder, Gwendolyn Springer, Max Stoops, Martha Stuckey, Iack 20 EXCALIBUR 1947 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY This year of 1947 brings to a close four years of trials and tribulations. Thus we have taken another step upward toward our goal in life. In these years we have gain- ed knowledge through our own trying experiences. Possessed of higher ideals and better judgment, we are about to venture-each one in his own separate way-into life itself. Our class officers are Robert Iones, president: Dick Kinsey, vice-president: Dolores Ann Iohns, secretary: and Philip Harris, treasurer. , The student council members this year are: Charles Finch, John Brooks, Robert Case, Carol Harvey, Elwood Hudson, Virginia Seavy, Kent Speith, Robert Iones, Rich- ard Kinsey. Senior members of the National Honor Society are: Patricia Corathers, Carol Har- vey, Marcia Fawcett, Evelyn Schaeper, Carl Tucker, Shirley Wise, Robert Iones, Har- riet 'Hall, Virginia Phillipy, Marilyn Carlo, Virginia Seavy, and Ioanne Dake. The senior class was well represented in the school clubs. Barbara Brewer was president of Y-Teens, and Harriet Hall and Betsy Feigert were on the cabinet. Ida Fleece was president of G. A. A. and Ianis4Wa1ters was a member of the cabinet, Kent Speith was president of the Hi-Y and Robert Iones of F. F. A. Besides all these activities our class has been very active in the business field. A large percentage of our class have been working during most of their four years in high school. However small our participation in sports, it was mighty and those few fellows who stuck by us deserve a lot of credit. In 1943 we entered Van Wert High School 165 strong and we are leaving with an enrollment of 114. Although our trials have been many we have also been compen- sated in many ways. With the background of a high standard school, we are pro- ceeding to the next step with our heads up and eyes toward the promising future. Through the years of school our grumblings have been frequent, but true love lies deep within us all. 9 '4' it , - -., 1947 EXCALIBUR ROGER EUGENE ALLEN Qliogj Though changed from snare drums to the bass, In any hand he'd rate as ace. Five for Bad Lucl: : Lyre Club: Band l. 2, 3, 4: Bas- getball 1, 2: Baseball l, 2, 3, 4: Boy Rotarian: Double oar. ROBERT E. ATHA QCrooner or Bobj Very late from the navy to us he came, But he's become a dear friend iust the same. 1l5romlComrnittee: Iunior Class Play Committee: Double oor. ' MILDRED LOUISE BAER A very pert and talkative gal, But to all an all-out pal. G.A.A.: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intra- murals: Senior Class Play Committee. RITA IUNE BAER CReteT. She always has a smile on hand. Her type is always in demand. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals. I MARY EVELYN BATES qmuryy Her personality so easily bends With others she has lots ot friends. Chorus 1. MARY LOUISE BIGHAM CBigiej Always spry and lull oi fun She's just getting started when others are done. G.A.A.: Girls' Intramurals. MIRIAM NEVA BILLIEU Cltllimj ' From the radiant smile we see on Miriam We'd say she uses Pepsodent-with Irium. Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals: F.H.A.: Senior Class Play Committee. MAX E. BLUE CMaxj His time and money he is always throwing, ,For to lar-af! towns he is ever going. Boys' lntramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1. EXCALIBUR 1947 PATRICIA MAE BRAKE CPatj She never has a lot to say, But her smiles make up for it anyway. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3: Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals: F.I-LA.: Prom Committee: Double Door : Trial by Moonlight. MARY SOPHIA BREHM CMaryj lt seems she has the type of head To keep a business out of the red. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. BARBARA IEAN BREWER Clierghotij An open-minded girl is she: A politician she should be. G.A.A.: G.A.A. Cabinet 2: Y-Teens: Y-Teens Cabinet 3, 4: Excalibur Stait: Student Council 2, 3: Chorus l: Prom Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill. IACQUELINE LOUISE BRICKER Uackiej Iackie is a short and luscious blond: Our memories of her will all be fond. G.A.A.: Y-Teens 3: Iunior Class Play Committee: Girls' Intramurals. DELORES PAULINE BRINKER CDe Dej This hearty girl with cheeks oi rose ls very nimble on her toes. Y-Teens 1, 4: Curse You, Iack Dalton. IOHN S. BROOKS ' A scientist at heart and Air Scout, too. Few liner guys we ever knew. Hi-Y: Student Council 4: Let Me Out ot I-Ierc : Chorus 1: Boys' Intramurals: Boy Rotarian: Scarlet Quill. MARILYN HARRIET CARLO CCarloj At playing the accordion she is tops, And.at being friendly she never stops. - Y-Teens: National Honor Society 3, 4: Excalibur Stait: Lyre Club: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Cabinet: Class Oiiicer W-Secretary 2. ROBERT LYLE CASE CCaseyQ He's an optimist thru life's gravest flops: We always will hold ole casey as tops. Trial by Moonliqht : Student Council 2, 3. 4: Lyre Club: Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee: Invitation Com- mittee: Boy Rotarian: Let Me Out oi I-lere : Senior Class Play Committee. 1947 EXCALIBUH IZOLA ANN COMER Clziej The kind ot girl who will not shirk But will dive headlong into her work. Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intramurals. DONALD E. CONLEY He likes hunting a lot and woliing more, But in auto shop he rates the highest score. LEONA PEARL coornn qoniep She came to our city from the larm And brought with her a gilt ol charm. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus: Prom Committee: Girls' Intra- murals: F.H.A.: Senior Class Play Committee. PATRICIA LOUIS COHATHERS CPinkyj When our bodies with the weight ol years are laden We'll still remember this flame-haired maiden. G.A.A.: National Honor Society 4: Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intramurals. COLLEEN CATHERINE CURTISS CCokeD As our cheerleader she won her V : Such tireless pep you seldom see. G.A.A.: G.A.A. Cabinet 1: Cheerleader 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1: Girls' Intramurals. . IOANNE DAKE Uoj Her lingers are lithe on piano kelys, And she's always ready and wil ing to please. Curse You, lack Dalton : Y-Teens: National Honor Soc- iety 3. 4: Excalibur Staff: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Junior Class Play Committee: D.A.R. Contestant: Senior Class Play Committee. . MARY ROSE DAHHIS CBabej Wether winter or summer she manages to wear A fresh, lovely flower in her hair. Chorus 1. nossnr IAY DAVIS qnobp A handsome lad from T and l, He'll always be an all-right guy. EXCALIBUH 1947 ZELLA BESS DAVIS CBessieQ Her eyes, her hair, her smile are classy, She seems an all around classy lassy. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Excalibur Stait: Cheerleader 3: Chor- us l: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill: Senior Class Play Committee. RICHARD ERNEST DEAL CDickj His high record tops them all. He did it with his bowling ball. Baseball Z, 3: Boys' Intramurals. MARGARET ANN DONNELLY qpegp She prefers to dance more than anything, Whether it's waltzinq or whether it's swing. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. CLARICE DOXTATEH CDOCD She proved to be the jolly sort Who had a laugh when laughs were short. Curse You. lack Dalton : G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff: Chorus 3, 4: Band 3, 4: Dance Orchestra 2, 3: Scarlet Quill: Senior Class Play Committee. ROBERT E. DUNLAP CBobj He's an all 'round fellow in any sport. His days with us were all too short. Five for Bad. Luck : Hi-Y: Class Motto, Flower and Color Committee: Baseball: Boys' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. GERTRUDE EMMA ETZLER qaertiey She doesn't have to study hard To qet good grades on her grade-card. , G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus l, Z: Girls' Intramurals: Class Officer -Secretary 1. ,W MARCIA ANN FAWCETT CSpiCketj The ambitious type who'll take a fling At a little bit of everything. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur ' Staii: Prom Commitee: D.A.R. Contestant: Scarlet Quill: Iunior Class Play Committee: Senior Class Play Com- mittee. ELIZABETH ANN EEIGERT QBetsyQ She seems to know the world quite well - That she'll sucr.'eed's not hard to tell. G.A.1l.: G.A.A. Cabinet 2, 3: Y-Teens: Y-Teens Cabi- net 4: Excalibur Stali: Student Council 1: Lyre Club: Chorus 1: Band l, 2. 3. 4: Ring and Pin Committee: Iunior Class Play Committee: Orchestra 1: Dance Or- chestra 2, 3: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill: Senior Class Play Committee, .SSS it 1947 EXCALIBUR CHARLES E. FINCH CCharliej ln the Hi-Y and Abbie Club Charlie shines, And in mechanical drawing he knows his lines. Hi-Y Cabinet: Hi-Y: Excalibur Stafi: V Club: Student Council 2. 4: Chorus 1, 2: Football 3, 4: Class Officer-- President 2. Vice President 1: Baseball 2, 3, 4: Boys' Intramurals: Invitation Committee: Scarlet Quill. MARY IEAN FINKHOUSEN Cleanniej Here is another senior lass Who carries with her loads ot class. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals. IDA Ross FLEECE qishg Nat too toll nor not too short, And tor a qirl she's quite a sport. G.A.A.: G.A.A. Cabinet 4: Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals I. 2. 3. 4. IOHN FREDERICK FRICK CAscapj Maybe his physique is not-so-hotra, But his voice resembles Frankie Sinatra. Trial by Moonliqht : Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Student Projectionist 1, 2, 3. 4: Double Door. Lois Louisa GALLANT qcuflyp Kinda quiet, yet kinda qay, But her !riendship's in our hearts to stay. YVONNE VEDA GARVER CMuttj Veda is the type ot fir! whc'd give the best she had To help the brgainy riends ot hers whenever lhinqs went . ' Y-Teens: Junior Class Play Committee: Student Book- keeper. PATRICIA I. GLOSSETT CPatj Dark hair, dark eyes, and stature tall With a heart as big as a basketball. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals. BARBARA ANN GOOD CBBD She, was a lively maiorette And one ot the prettiest you could get. Trial by Moonliqht : Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Dance Orchestra 3, 4: Scarlet-Quill. EXCALIBUR 1947 RICHARD LLOYD GREEN CGreenD, Diclt's jokes are smash-ups thru and thru: lt seems his driving is like that, too! Hi-Y: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band l, 2, 3: Prom Committee: Ring and Pin Committee: Football: Betty: Lou : Iunior Class Play Committee: Orchestra: Bas etballg Boys' Intramurals: Double Door. HARRIET ANN HALL On both the Quill and Excalibur statts . Good old Harriet is full ol laughs. Trial by Moonliqht : G.A.A.: Y-Teens Cabinet 4: Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4: Excalibur Stait: Let Me Out ot Here : Lyre Club: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, Z, 3, 4: Betty Lou ': Girls' Intramurals: D.A.R. Contestant: Scarlet Quill: Double Door. RICHARD H. HALLIWILL CDickj Tall, silent, yet friendly guy. ljlis personality will get him by. PHILIP BLANCHARD HARRIS. lR. CPetej Pete's on the ball with Class A wit, And In any crowd he makes a hit.: Trial by Moon1ight : Hi-Y Cabinet: Hi-Y: Excalibur Stafl: Chorus l, Z. 3: Band 1, 2, 3: Prom Committee: Ring and Pin Committee: Class Officer-Treasurer 4: lunior Class Play Committee: Scarlet Quill. CAROL IEAN HARVEY Charming, thoughtful, bright in class, May luck live with this lovely lass. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur Statt: Student Council 4: Let Me Out ot Here : Lyre Club :Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Cabinet: Class.Motto. Flower and Color Committee: Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Intra- murals: D.A.R. Contestant: Scarlet Quill: Senior Class Play Committee. LLOYD EUGENE HENNY CTrapezoidD A printinq shop he wants to run, And some day maybe he'll have one. Hi-Y. MARILYN IEAN HERRING qcmgej She loves to dance, she's very pretty, She's happy-qc-lucky, and too, she's witty. DONNA IEAN HERTEL CDonnaD Her lriendship true we'll ever cherish Alter these trying school days perish. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Iunior Class Play Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. 1947 EXCALIBUH CLARA LOUISE HOFMANN CLOuP In our last four years, the eterna while She's carried a perpetual friendly smile. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM MARTIN HOFMANN. IR. CBillj A typical farmer of America todo! And a popular member of the .F.A. Boys' Intramurals: F.F.A.: Double Door. C. ELWOOD HUDSON CW00dyD Woody's a handsome, dark-haired cuss Friendly, popular and virtuous. Student Council 2, 3, 4: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Prom Cam- mittee: Ring and Pin Committee: Class Officer-- President 3: Basketball 2, 3: Boys' Intramurals: Betty Lou. DARRELL D. HUNT CKansasD A poet, wolf, and cheerleader ends His high school days with many friends. Excalibur Staff: Cheerleader 3, 4: Prom Committee: Scarlet Quill. DAVID H. HUNT CBeaverj We all hold Beaver's friendship dear, He plans to be an engineer. Hi-Y: V Club Chorus 2: Prom Committee: Football 2: Class Officer-Treasurer l, 2: Basketball: Baseball 1. 2, 3: Boys' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. DOLORES ANN IOHNS CDeej Not once in all our high school years M In those sweet Irish eyes have we seen tears. G.A.A.: Five for Bad Luck : Y-Teens: Lyre Club: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee: Class Ofticer--fSecre- tary 3, 4: Betty Lou : Junior Class Play Committee: gance Orchestra 2, 3: Girls' Intramurals: Double oor. IOHN W. IONES Uonesyj The times when he has all his fun Are when in his arms he holdse-a qun. Band I. 2: Baseball 2, 3: Boys' Intramurals. ROBERT IONES CGomerj His brawn made him a football star, But his brains will take him twice as lar. I-'ive for Bad Luck : I-li-Y: National Honor Society 3, 4: V Club: Student Council 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Officer--President 4: Boys' Intramurals: F.F.A.: Boy Rotarian: Double Door. EXCALIBUR 1947 DONALD L. KAISER A sincere friend and barrels ol lun We'll miss him when high school days are done. IOSEPH EDWARD KEIL Uoej His lriendship never loses qround, The kind of quly you want around. Prom Committee: ootball 1, Z, 3: Iunior Class Play Committee: Basketball 1. 2: Baseball: Boys Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. RICHARD LEE KINSEY CChetj ln lootball he's good: in basketball he's better, And in both sports he earned a letter. V Club: Student Council 4: Chorus l: Football 2, 3, 4: Class Otticer: Basketball l, 2, 3: Boys' Intramurals: F.I-'.A.: Senior Class Play Committee. JEAN CAROLYN LESHER Uuceyp Both long and lovely are her locks. She has admirers by the flocks. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff: Iunior Class Play Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill. LOREN REX LINTERMOOT CLenij For the way he drives there is no hope, But concerning girls, well-he's no dope. Chorus 1: Boys' Intramurals. - :AMES EDWARD Lomz qTim3 He's pretty good at basketball Maybe because he is so tall. Basketball l, 2: Boys' Intramurals: I-'.F.A. MARY ILENE LYTLE Mary's a short and active lass, She adds the spice ot humor to our class. Chorus l: Prom Committee: Iunior Class Committee: Senior Class Play Committee. MARGARET ANN MCCLEARY CMargj Business will thrive on her talents we'll quess, But in any endeavor she'll be a success. Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee: Betty Lou. 1947 EXCALIBUR CHARLES HERBERT MQCGREGOR CMacj ll other fellows had his physique They could get a girl tor each day in the week. Iunior Class Play Committee: Boys' Intramurals: P.P.A.: Football 3, 4. MILDRED IANET MCGREW CMickeyj Her beauty and lorm are symbols of The type ol teen-aqe girl we love. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff: Lyre Club: Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Prom Committee: Ring and Pin Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill. MARIANNE MCKNIGHT CMickJ She likes to ride horses or ride in a car But has looks that will take her just as tar. Curse You. lack Da1ton : Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff, Scarlet Quill: Double Door. GEORGENE E. MATTSON Cleanj Georqe's the type who is so gay and hearty, Wherever she goes, she's the lite ol the party. Chorus 1, 4: Betty Lou. BETTY IEAN MILLER qneieey Betty's the easy-to-look-at kind And her sweet, lriendly smiles, the boys don't mind. 7 Chorus 1. 2, 3: Prom Committee: F,H.A. IOHN T. MILLER CTomJ His own machine shog-ie would like to begin Let's hope in his liq t for success he'll win. Chorus 1, 2. LEORA EILEEN MOORE CLeeD She seems to have a head for business, Though she uses the same head lor kiddin' us. GJLA.: Y-Teens: Five for Bad Luck : Iunior Class Play Committee: Girls' Intramurals. MELBA IUNE MOREHEAD Cluniej 'l'here's little doubt she'll get alonq 'Cause always in her heart's a song. Lyre Club: Chorus 1, 2. 3: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band , Cabinet. B Q EXCALIBUR 1947 IOHN PAULLUS. IR. Clhbbiej He can dance and sing: he's quite a fellow. With a chick and a moon hes miqhty mellow. Hi-Y: V Club: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Base- ball 2, 3, 4: Boys' Intramurals: Iunior Class Play Com- mittee: Senior Class Play Committee. VIRGINIA ANN PHILLIPY CGirmyj A modeling future for her is seen. She has what it takes: she's our teen-queen. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: National Honor Society: Student Coun- cil 1, 3: Let Me Out of Here : Lyre Club: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Cabinet: Class Motto, Flower and Color Committee: Class Officer President 1: Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4: Girls' Intramurals. CHARLES G. HAABE QKillerD He's a good-looking fellow and lots ot fun, And many a qirl's heart he has won. Curse You. lack Dalton : Hi-Y: Student Council l: Football 1: Iunior Class Play Committee: Senior Class Play Committee. IO ANN RICKARD CRickiej She has a record of friendships dear That no qlib tonque con e'er besmear. G.A,A.: Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals: F.I-LA. BILLIE IOAN BOTH CBi1lj Bill always managed to qet around, On a personality rare to be found. Chorus 1, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals. PAULINE MARIORIE SCHAADT qPollyj lf she loves farming enouqh to become a farm wife, She can then be a farmer the rest of her life. Chorus I, 2: Prom Committee: F.H.A. MARY EVELYN SCHAEPER QEvieD To all of us this nice tall qal Has been an ever faithful pal. Five for Bad Luck : G.A.A.: G.A.A. Cabinet 2: Y-Teens: National Honor Society: Excalibur Staff: Let Me Out of Here : Chorus: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill: Double Door. 1947 EXCALIBUR VIRGINIA LEE SEAVY CGinnyD She has qrace and charm and smiles no end. She'll always be our dearest friend. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: National Honor Society: Student Coun- cil 1, 4: Chorus l, 2, 3: Invitation Committee: D.A.R. Contestant: Let Me Out ot Here. CHARLOTTE ANN SHAFFER CCharD Even in slacks she looks all-root. ' But you should see her in a bathing. suit. Trial by Moonliqht : G.A.A.: Y-Teens: C orus 1. 2, 3, 4: Girls' Intramurals: Betty Lou. Lois IRENE SIDLE qnlondiep She tackles homework like a man This happy member ol the teen-age clan. Girls' lntramurais: Senior Class Play Committee. LEOTA PEARL SIGLER CToteD In this line girl it's easy to see An example of the sweetest sincerity. G.A.l?.: Y-Teens: Chorus: Betty Lou : Girls' Intra mura s. ORVILLE L. SHOOK Thousgh generally quiet he's quite a card, To a ways be cheerlul he tries very hard. HARVEY SIMPSON. IR. Cwhiteyj A. T. and I. member and football star, The opponents he tackled never got very lar. V Club: Football 3, 4: Boy Roturian. MARY ELIZABETH SNAVELY QMaryj When she tells one we have to sniqqle But she's the quickest one to qiqqle. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Prom Committee: Girls Intramurals: F.I'I.A.: Senior Class Play Committee. Y-Teens: Betty Lou : Junior Class Play Committee: EXCALIBUR 1947 CAROL ANN SPIETH CSpeedyj She's kinda quiet, but have no tears, She's been around these last four years. Five tor Bad Luck : G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Betty Lou : Girls' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. KENT M. SPIETH In the deck ot looks he holds tour aces, His smile and wits will take him places. Curse You, luck Dalton : Hi-Y Cabinet: Hi-Y: Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4: Let Me Out of Here : Chorus 1, 2: Class Motto, Flower and Color Committee: Senior Class Play Committee: Boy Rotanan. DUDLEY BRADFORD STETLER CDudP Drum major, pep band leader, wot and sport, And qood looking even it his hair is short. Five tor Bad Luck : Let Me Out of Here : Lyre Club: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Band Cabinet: Dance Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2: Boys' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. DONALD E. STOVER CSt0veD ln football an indispensable lad, Who gave to his school everything he had. Curse You, Jack Dalton : V Club: Prom Committee: Basketball 1, 2: Boss' Intramurals: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Play ommittee. DOROTHY IEAN SUTTON CDottiej She, too, is the quiet type ot qirl n But both silence and beauty are in a pearl. Chorus l: Senior Class Play Committee. MATILDA IANE TAYLOR CTilliej She has very dark and lovely eyes And a tiqure that well satisfies. G.A.A. 4: Y-Teens: Girls' Intramurals: F.H.A. Cabinet: F.I-LA. BETTY MARIE TOMLINSON CTommieD She tries her best to study hard But otherwise she's quite a card. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intramurals. fr 1947 EXCALIBUR ROSE ELNORA TRUAX Cftosiej All that she learned in the F.H.A. Will make her o good wife some line day. Chorus 1: F.H.A. CARL LLOYD TUCKER On the piano he's nimble and dexterous, But at any task he does his best for us. Hi'-Y: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur Staff: Chorus 3. 4: Band 3: Betty Lou : Iunior Class Play Committee: Invitation Committee: Roy Rotarian: Scarlet Quill: Double Door. . EUGENE UNCAPHER QUnkD He knows electricity well, but baseball best, And his looks will pass an slick chick's test. V Club: Student Council 3: gaseball 1, Z, 3, 4: Roy Rotarian. BERNADETTE UNTERBRINK CAlbinoj Another bright and gorgeous blond Of whom all in her class are fond. G.A.A.: Y-Teens: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2, 3: Girls' Intramurals: F.H.A. BETTE IEAN VASKE QSlimD Now alter years of studious slavinq u She's earned the rest her heart is craving. Girls' Intramurals. IANIS LEE WALTERS CBonesj She likes to read. she loves to dance, She'll try anything once if you'd give her a chance. G.A.A.: G.A.A. Cabinet 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens: Excalibur Staff: Chorus l, 2: Prom Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Scarlet Quill. I ERALDIN E ANNABEL WEBSTER Even when she was standing next to you it Was so quiet you never knew it. 51 EXCALIBUR 1947 FRANKLIN E. WEDDLE CCavemanj He is the kind ol Jug' who would Do tor a buddy a t at he could. V Club: Football 4: Basketball 1: Boys' Intramurals: F.F.A. 1. 2. IACK D. WILLIMAN Cwilliej lack has a business head on his shoulder, He can well run the store when his dad gets older. Chorus: Betty Lou. SHIRLEY ALICE WISE She's very tall and very sweet And wins friendships from all that she might meet. Y-Teens: National Honor Society 4: Lyre Club: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Intramurals: Invitation Committee. PAUL DAVID YOUNG CBeelerj I-le always has a good word to say, And whenever he's there, the party is gay. Hi-Y: Let Me Out oi Here : Prom Committee: Football 1: Boys' Intramurals: Senior Class Play Committee. V an EARL W. ZIMMERMAN QZimj , - Earl plags the trumpet like Harryl James Maybe t at's the caper at whic he aims: Chorus: Band 1. 2, 3, 4:1-Class Otticer-f-Treasurer 3: Or- chestra 1. 2: Dance Orchestra 1, 2, 4. , 31 ROBERT W. ZINN Czinnyj He's such a good student inf vocational ag, ,, if We'll bet he'l grow what fills his teed bag. Boys' Intramurals: I-'.I-'.A.: Senior Class Play Committee. LESTER Lsnor 1.1LL1cH qpqrkp ' CPICTURE NOT S!-IOWNJ For obvious reasons they've dubbed him Crashf! . In the pool of society he makes quite a splashjfg f 5 1 nonznw JUNIOR LYTLE qsmokyy I CPICTURE NOT SHOWNJ For he is ever a jolly good mate, And a wave ot joy from the sea ot tate. Chorus l: Boys' Intramurals: F.I-'.A. VERNON D. SEITZ CPICTURE NOT SHOWND V I He's directing his endeavors towards electricity, A profitable field he will find this to be. . ' 1 A V W.N my mggggi. I qilxax D 'l NEAU'Iil6Nf 1' H' G HWAY , PAT ROL A 1 'MQ - EXCALIBUR 1947 I. S. Hall, President Walter Tolan Gordon Balyeat, Vice President Dr. M. Forwalter B. D. Bennett Gordon Alspach F. Earl Shaffer, Clerk To this etficient group of men We are indebted tor the plans and welfare of our school system. They have taken time in their busy lives to see that the boys and girls of Van Wert are given a line education. Under the super- vision of these men the city passed the School Levy which will increase the teachers' salaries and will be used also to buy equipment for the schools. As students, we wish to express our appreciation to these men who we know are very much interested in the welfare of the student body. 1947 EXCALIBUR 37 .,,,..c... Y -... , .... -.. , Mr. R. D. Bennett Today We are qreatly concerned with the buildinq of a new world order from the chaos of World War ll. The supreme opportunity is at hand. Man has the resources, the power, and the knowledqe for this task. He needs only to conquer himself, to learn how to get alonq with others to achieve complete victory. We must depend largely upon the schools for this achievement. Education is the most powerful tool of democracy. It is our cheapest defense. Seniors,iI congratulate you on your graduation and I wish you continued success in your pursuit of other worthy aoals. R. D. Bennett EXCALIBUR V 1947 I 'i Mr. Iames A. Wiggins The tasks facing you as seniors graduating from high school are, at least. threefold and in fulfilling them you will fulfill your obligation to others. First, you must find your place in our economy and earn a satisfactory living: sec- ond, you must learn to get along with others in their home, their community, and their world: and third, you must be able to do your part in governing and furthering the ideals of the democracy in which you live. Today you can discuss these tasks, and that is well, for tomorrow they will be beyond discussion. They will be in the process of success or failure. As you graduate I wish to congratulate you and wish for you all good things. I. A. Wiggins, Principal I9-t7 EXCALIBUR 39 ETHEL ARMSTRONG Miami University Ohio State University Plane Geometry World History Student Council Advisor GERALD BOWEN Huntington College Bowling Green University Ohio State University World History Economics Commercial Geography ROBERT CHILCOTE T 6 I Machine Shop RALPH GALLAPOO Ohio Northern University Bowling Green University Civics Social Problems Commercial Law Guidance Councilor Senior Class Advisor Student Council Advisor Excalibur Advisor MRS. GENEVIEVE FOLTZ Bluiiton College Bowling Green University Ohio Northern University Colorado University English Ill Public Speaking Junior Class Play Director Senior Class Play Director FLORENCE GARTH Sergeant College Boston University Girls Physical Education Iournalism G.A.A. Advisor GRACE HALL Ohio Wesleyan University oi Berlin, Germany University ol Chicago English IV Latin I, II National Honor Society Advisor I. G. KATTERHEINRICH Bliss College University ol Cincinnati Kent State University Stenography I Typing I Faculty Manager oi Athletics Central Treasurer of Van Wert City Activities Fund Director ot Students Activities Tickets EXCALIBUR 1947 WALTER L. ' LEATHERMAN Ohio Wesleyan Harvard University University of Toledo Instructor ot Electric Shop Related Mathematics Science Drawing IOHN LEONARD Manchester College Ohio State University Agriculture I, II. III, IV Farm Shop Instructor F.F.A. Advisor GLENN LIVINGSTON University ot Michigan Kalamazoo Normal Colleqe Ohio State University American History Biology Freshman Class Advisor V Club Advisor MARTHA LOWN .Bowling Green University Ohio State University English III National Honor Society Advisor GEORGE. MASON Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing Junior Class Advisor CHESTER MILLS Ohio State University T 6. I Co-ordinator HAROLD MOHR Miami University Ohio State University Christiansen Choral School Vocal Music R. P. RAUCH Miami University Ohio State University Business Arithmetic General Business Senior Math Sophomore Class Advisor Hi'Y Advisor 1947 EXCALIBUR ELIZABETH RIMER Ohio State University Ohio Northern University Spanish I, II English III ELFREDA RUSHER Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Senography II Typing II Bookkeeping I Y-Teens Advisor MARY SAWYER Ohio State University Bowling Green University Ohio University Home Eeconomics I, II. III, IV Art I. II F.I'I.A. Advisor GILBERT SMITH Deliance College Columbia University University ol Illinois University ol Wisconsin Algebra I Advanced Geometry Chemistry Football Coach Assistant Basketball Coach H. B. SPIETH Defiance College Ohio State University Bowling Green University Physics General Science Hi-Y Advisor HERBERT TODD University oi Toledo Instructor ot Auto Mechanics and Its Related Subjects MRS. MARY IO WISE Bowling Green University English I Y-Teens Advisor LEONARD WOLF Dana's Musical Institute Indianapolis Conservatory Band Orchestra Dance Orchestra Instrumental CLYDE SNODGRASS Miami University Industrial Arts Boys' Physical Eduaction Basketball Coach Baseball Coach Assistant Football Coach 1X Q . gg if gf Mr. Harry Bower and Mr. Ferd Mosier, our ianitors, have been custo- dians of the high school building for a long time. Mr. Bower has been here 32 years and Mr. Mosier, 25 years. Most of us dcn't realize the work that our janitors do during the summer months in preparation for the school year. They repair the roofs, the drain- age system, plumbing, playground equipment, desks and other iurniture. Besides this, they do the regular house- cleaning. During the school year, they must get up hours earlier than the rest of us in order to heat the building. ln addi- tion to this they clean the building sev eral times a day and take f'ftl'f ct thc.- intricate bell system. On behalf of the entire student body, we sincerely thank Mr. Mosier and Mr. Bower for the many years they have kept our building Clean and in perfect rondition. ,f ,ex K f X-st' Kyjz, rt ti. J -,rpm 7 -, 1.5-uv- v Pmvzv- . ...Q-gl' ' .. U. v 1 Y , ' :- ,,..-- -5 1' , -ff. . fl q,J CT., A' gf...- X A , 5 x. . D-- l 'ffQ , W .Y JV W , I Wg ga 1' 93 Mm W: . w , N.- WX-XX? I ml H Y A ' N ggi ji N . H X , X 'S xx X X, xx V X , N EXCALIBUR 1947 STUDENT COUNCIL The chief duty of the Student Council is to advise the principal, faculty, and athletic board on matters relative to the student body, and to help estab- lish and maintain reasonable conduct in the halls and on the school grounds. Each year the Student Council carries out the eighth grade visitation day. This year the Student Council installed a new lighting system in the gym for mixers. It holds concessions at the athletic contests to raise money for the organ- ization. The Student Council consists of five standing committees: 1. Conduct-regulate conduct in the halls. 2. Social-plan mixers. 3 Assembly-plan assembly given for Thanksgiving day. . Finance-keeps account of the money. . Courtesy-helps new students in getting acquainted with the school. Sends cards to students who are ill. 4 5 The officers are nominated by the presidents of the four classes, then they are voted on by the whole student council. The officers are: President, Woody Hudson: vice-president, Glen Ienkinsg secretary-treasurer, Beverly Spieth. 1947 EXCALIBUR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Emblems: The flaming torch and the keystone. Colors: Blue and gold. Motto: Noblesse Oblige. Purpose: To create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the stu- dents of American secondary schools. Members are chosen on the basis of the tour cardinal qualities of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Charac- ter. The Van Wert Chapter was qranted a charter in 1930, and since then stu- dents of our high school have been inducted into the society. On March 13, 1947, twelve new members were inducted in a very impressive ceremony held in the Lincoln Auditorium. The induction was given by the six seniors who had been taken into the society during their junior year: Robert Iones, presi- dent: Virginia Seavy, secretary-treasurer: Marilyn Carlo, Joanne Dake, Har- riet Hall, Virginia Phillipy. Dr. Walter A. Zaugg, of Bowling Green State Uni- versity delivered an address entitled The Best Things in Life. Members inducted into the society this year are: Juniors: Rogers Fraylick, Rosalie Mavis, Betty Lou Miller, David Perry, Marilyn Poling, and Benjamin Waitman. Seniors: Patty Corathers, Marcia Fawcett, Carol Harvey, Evelyn Schae- per, Carl Tucker, and Shirley Wise. The advisors of the club are Miss Hall and Miss Lown. 46 EXCALIBUR 1947 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This year the G. A. A. started off by going on a hike September 18 to Willow Bend. This hike gave the new members a chance to get acquainted and gave all members a chance to earn the points necessary before induction. On September 23, a pot-luck supper was followed by the induction of the new members. The old members, each holding a candle, formed a V: and the new mem- bers entered the gym to the tune of The 'V' Girl. Programs for the home football and basketball games were sponsored by the G. A. A. A Valentine mixer was given Feb. 7, by the G. A. A. with hearts and cupids for decorations. Some of the major sports in which the girls participated were: speedball, basket- ball, volleyball, and softball. Some of the minor sports were: hiking, biking, bowling, ping pong, and many others. These activities are under the leadership of our advis- ors, Mrs. Florence Garth and Miss Rimer. A banquet was held at the end of the year in honor of the seniors and for the in- duction of the new cabinet. The cabinet for this year is as follows: president, Ida Fleece: vice-president, Ian- ice Walters: secretary, Carol Hisey: treasurer, Peggy Kintz: soccer manager, Colleen Oswalt: basketball manager, Carolyn Lehman: assistant manager, lean Becker: vol- leyball manager, Martha Ellen Conley: baseball manager, lane Bagley: swimming and skating manager, Ioyce Herring: bowling m.anager, Phyllis Harman. 947 EXCALIBUR Y-TEEN S This year the National YWCA changed the name of the high school or- ganization from Girl Reserve to Y-Teens. The purpose of the Y-Teen Club is the same as that of the YWCA: To build a fellowship of women and girls de- voted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Iesus, to share His love for all people and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. Its program is three-fold: first, for spiritual enrichment: second, for social betterment: third, for informational progress. An impressive ceremony marked the installation service held on Ianuary 20. Among other speakers on their programs this year the club has had Mr. Hal Hunt, who showed motion pictures of Canada: Mr. Livingston, who spoke on Conduct of Youth of Today: and Mr. Wiggins, who gave an interesting talk on Education in South American Schools. A Christmas Dessert, with mothers of members as guests, marked Decem- ber 16 as a special day: on February 22 the annual lorg Jump was held at the high school building. The club was also in charge of the Easter Assembly for high school students. Officers for the club this year were: President, Barbara Brewer: vice-pres- ident, Pat Benford: secretary, Beverly Spieth: treasurer, Betty Lou Miller. The chairmen of this vear's committees are program, Harriet Hall: music, Martha Ellen Conley: publicity, Patty Flanagan: social activities, Betsy Feigert and service, Mary Ellen Bartlett. Advisors of the club are Miss Elfreda Busher and Mrs. Perry Wise. EXCALIBUR 1947 HI-Y CLUB The Senior Hi-Y Club of Van Wert is a Christian organization open to junior and senior boys. Its purpose is that of every Hi-Y club: To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. The officers of the '48-'47 year are as follows: Kent Spieth, president: Charlie Finch, vice-president: Pete Harris, secretary-treasurer. Both the pres- ident and vice-president attended camp at Nelson-Dodd last summer. This year saw two new faculty advisors, Mr. R. P. Rauch and Mr. H. B. Spieth, as Mr. Gallapoo resigned his position as advisor after many years of service to the club. The club activities for this year included the annual Hi-Y Thanksgiving assembly for the high school, a Halloween party at the Y. M. C. A. for all grade school boys helping the Infantile Paralysis drive and the Y. M. C. A. World Service drive, and playing host to the district conference here in Van Wert. To close the year the club selected Hank Armentrout and his orchestra to play for the traditional Hi-Y Ladies Night. 1947 EXCALIBUR F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America have completed another successful year. A silver medal was won in parliamentary procedure: a silver medal in Na- tional Chapter Contest: and a gold medal in the State Chapter Contest. The club gave 515.00 to both the March of Dimes and the Bed Cross. Three members, Roger Vetter, Wayne Showalter, and Bob Jones, received letters in football. The basketball team became the intramural champs. Seven boys went to F. F. A. camp and one boy, Bill Hoffman, was junior counselor. Charles McGregor went to Kansas City as delegate to the Na- tional meeting of the F. F. A. One boy, Cloyd Waltz C447 received the highest degree of the F. F. A., that of American Farmer. Bill Hoffman, Bob Zinn, David Ray, and Bob Iones received State Farmer degrees. Club activities for the year included a trip to the State Fair at Columbus by the whole chapter: many entries made in both the State and County fairs: a pest hunt, fourth in the county: a fall party: a hayride: a picnic: and a par- ent and son banquet held on March 19, at the Marsh Foundation. The club also raised two acres of potatoes and one acre of tomatoes. Executives for this year were: Bob Iones, president: Bob Zinn, vice-presi- dent: Bill Hoffman, secretary: Charles McGregor, treasurer: Bernard Waltz, reporter: and Iim Loetz, sentinel. The advisor oi the club is Iohn H. Leonard. 50 EXCALIBUR 1947 BAND As a climax to a very successful year, the Van Wert High School band played host to the five bands participating in the Northwestern Ohio Band Festival on May 9, 1947. Mr. Mark Hindsley, assistant band director at the University of Illinois, was guest con- ductor. The Van Wert band was represented by nineteen musicians in the All-Star band. The eighteenth gnnual band concert was held March 24 and 25. The theme song was When Day Is Done. k 1 They curtain rose on a beautiful sunset sceneqclouds drift- ing across the sky, ayfiery setting sun, anduin the foreground, the band, in formal attire. A capacity audience both evenings enjoyed the great variety of selections and the in- teresting lighting effects. Dudley Stetler acted as student manager. The football band played at all the home games and at three out of town games this year. Several different formgtions were perfected for the band's part in the games. The dance band was organized again this year under the capable direction of our leader, Mr. Leonard Wolf. ltihas played at mixers and at special dances? ' ' On October 3lst the band members were privileged to hear the United States Ma- rine Band at Fort Wayne, Indiana. A p ' 1 ' The officers of the band thisiyear werei u Y P Manager . . L V .... u Dudley Stetler Secretary , . . Gloria Carlo Librarians . . . Marilyn Carlo Iuanita Thatcher Nancy Lea r 1 . . 1947 EXCALIBUR CHORUS The Van Wert High School Chorus has completed another eventful year under the direction of Mr. Harold E. Mohr. One hundred thirty members par- ticipated in the choral presentations during the school year. The operetta Betty Lou was presented on November 2-3, after much hard work. The cast was as follows: Betty Lou Patty Kuckein lack Richard Conrad Mrs. Pendleton Marilyn Poling Ioe Elwood Hudson Tony Pendleton Richard Green Robert Sherwood lack Paullus Lola Pendleton Harriet Hall Worthington Brooks Ben Waitman Bee Louise Lee Annie Martha Ellen Conley Bob Mildred Baer Mr. Lane Stanley Coates The two girl ensembles and the boys quartet have received much praise for their fine performances. The ninety-voice choir presented a Lenten service Sunday, March 30, at the Methodist Church. The entire chorus presented the annual choral concert on March ll, with Music Everywhere as the theme. The program included spirituals, popular and religious songs, and the colored quartet received many encores. A near capacity audience of music lovers enjoyed the concert very much. rye IUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November Z5 and 26 the class of '43 present- ed a comedy, The Whole Town's Talking, under the capable direution of Mrs. Genevieve Borden Foltz. llarricl Simons Ioan Hunnion Annic, the maid Ianice Hagan Taxi driver ., William Seavy Henry Simmons, paint manu- facturer . David Perry Chester Binney, Simmons' partner Francis Purmort Ethel Simmons. daughter of Henry and Harriet . Patricia Imlcr Roger Shields. cl young Chi- cagoan . . , David Zeiqler Lila Wilson, friend of Ethel . .. Ioyce Herring Sally Otis. another friend , Patricia Flanagan Mrs. Iackson . , , . , . Carolyn Lehman Donald Sewilt, a motion pic- ture director . . .. .. , Wayne Showalter Letty Lythe, a movie star , . .. . Shirley Holland Sadie Bloom . . . . , Patricia Benford The Girls Carol Hisey Ioan Kiggins Virqinia Brokow SENIOR CLASS PLAY The class of '47 pre sented Double Door, a drama, on April 22-23, un- der the direction of Mrs. Genevieve Borden Foltz. The cast was: Avery Patricia Brake Telson Richard Green Louise Marianne McKnight William William Hoffman Anno Dorrow Dolores Iohns Caroline van Bret Evelyn Schaeper Victoria van Bret Harriet Hall Mr. Chase Carl Tucker Mortimer Neff Frederick Frick Rip van Bret Robert Alha Dr. Iohn Sully Roger Allen Lambert R aber! Iones EXCALIBUR 1947 PROM Entering iairyland was a thrill enjoyed by the juniors and seniors last S ' Prom held on year. This fairyland was none other than the Iunior- enior the evening of May 18, 1946. The annual event began at nine o'clock by Wocdy Hudson, president of the Iunior Class, welcoming the seniors and presenting the Prom to them. lim Showalter accepted and expressed the thanks for the entire Senior Class. The juniors worked hard tor a clever idea that would also be impressive. Their success was realized by all who attended. A wishing well, cleverly made and decorated, was the center of attraction. The ceiling was of solid white with intermingling strips of blue. Elves and fairies danced among the reenery and rose trellises which decorated the walls. A large fairy book g , was placed on the stage with a small elf Uohnny Wayrneyerl turning the pages, thus showing the number of the dance. Carl Young's orchestra played throughout the evening. 1947 EXCALIBUR 55 SCABLET QUILL STAFF fl.owcr Picture? Editor-in-Chief Marcia Fawcett Associate Editor Clarice Doxtater Business Manager Pete Harris Circulation Darrel Hunt Exchange Betsy Feigert Copy Editor Carl Tucker Headlines Iohn Brooks Sports Editors Charlie Finch, Ianis Walters Society Mickey McGrew, Barbee Good, Barbara Brewer. Marianne McKnight Features and Columns Harriet Hall, Carol Harvey Zella Davis, Iean Lesher, Evelyn Schaeper Advisor Mrs. Garth EXCALIBUH STAFF tllpper Picture! Editor Harriet Hall Associate Editor Pete Harris Business Manager Betsy Feigert Advertising Manager Barbee Good Associate Advertising Manager Iohn Brooks Circulation Manager Carl Tucker Associate Circulation Manager lack Paullus Organizations Iunis Walters, Clarice Doxtater Evelyn Schaeper Features Barbara Brewer Marianne McKnight Personalities Darrel Hunt, Carol Harvey Sports Editor, Boys Charles Finch Sports Editor, Girls Mickey McGrew Faculty Editor Marcia Fawcett Stat! Photographs Glenn Ienkins Typists Marilyn Carol, Ioanne Dake Zella Davis, Iean Lesher Advisors Mrs. Gartha. Miss Lown, Mr. Gallapoo EXCALIBUR 1947 F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America is the junior organization of the American Home Economic Association, with headquarters at Washington, D. C. Our local chapter is associated with the Ohio and the national organiza- tion. Again this year the club achieved state recognition. The first F. H. A. chapter in Paulding County at Payne, was installed by the local Chapter Homemakers on February 3, 1947. The motto oi the club is Toward New Horizons and the colors are red for courage, and white for purity. The red rose, symbolic of happiness, is the flower of the club. Iunior Homemaker and Chapter Homemaker degrees are the only awards made locally. The activities for the year included a meeting with the FFA on October 3, a four-county rally on March 22, a skating party on May l, and a State Meeting at Columbus on April 19. The club also had concessions at four football games. Executives for this year were Martha Davies, president: Martha Emans, acting vice-president: Betty Schumaker, secretary: Rose Truax, treasurer: Pauline Schaadt, historian: Betty I. Miller, parliamentariang and Mary Alice Callaspie, news reporter. The advisor of the club is Miss Mary Sawyer. V I f. N I , . ,Q Qi I5x fx C 5 ftxk V , . ,512 Ap.. -.a Q f '72 X b A, ' - -4, -iff? Q -, . :R - f'xXxS I N gb, A., ' ' f J K' I kfffxax f f , , V- ,gsrx wa. ,.,, ,f ,,..f- 5' ..f,g.xT 1-Tlluap-XS -' , J' 15' , :Ep h , b . , ,, ff' -L ' V . . N J I it Ak I . 1 Y A - ir, XX xxrxi' xsxhgris-AAVD I ,sg -QWN 'i .. 2 xx I YA A-i xx .X Y -lit ,-:ff-,ni .xx L 1 . ' -time-K X , AW QM. WT' ,,-., xx 1 A s q X ,Ijjf ! AN AX N J 4 L 5-. 'V ' IHX. ..... XX :Q v ' Mx Kahn ' 17-Usmbg - V NX ' Q Q . XX a xxx e ' fgr . .,,., .v., EXCALIBUR 1947 After only two weeks of practice the inexperienced Cougars came from behind twice to edge a fighting Bryan eleven 21-13 in the opener. Tindall scored twice on plunges while Stover went over on an end sweep. Iones contributed three extra points. The following week the Cougars returned to the local stadium where a band of hard running, charging Bulldogs from Defiance handed them a 34-6 defeat. Our only score came just after halftime when an intercepted pass set up Tindall's plunge. Although they were spotted 9 points in the first quarter, the Cougars lost their first league tilt to Kenton 31-9. Tindall scored our only touchdown while Stover collected the extra point on a pass. The other two points came on a safety. The Cougars next played host to Bluffton, who later became league cham- pion. The game was hard fought, but the Cougars came out on the short end of an 18-0 score. Thomas' long punts highlighted the game. Van Wert journeyed to Bellefontaine where they slipped and slid only to be defeated 20-0. This was the third league loss. The Cougars reached the two yard line once but lost the ball on downs. Playing under perfect conditions, the determined Cougars thoroughly scared Wapak's Redskins but lost 33-26. On the first kickoff Iones streaked 90 yards for our first touchdown and then he scored three more plus two extra points. The game ended with the Cougars ready to score again. Purmoxt Phillips Vetter Icnkius Stover Weddle Thomas Showalter Dougal Kinsey Finch Phillips Iones Tiudcrll Aqler Simpson Almost Over We Go Rest Going Up Where did it go He's Off Where's the Basket? 1947 EXCALIBUR wif Coach Clyde Snodgrass Coach Gilbert Smith The Central Dragons of Lima, sent the Cougars home with a 45-7 beating in the next game. Iones scored the lone touchdown in the final quarter on a perfect pass from Thomas. 1 The Cougars returned home to play the Roughriders in a sea of water and mud. After St. Marys slid across for their touchdown in the first quarter, they were out-played until the final gun when the Cougars ended up on the 17 yard line. Thomas' punts and passes with the slippery ball kept Van Wert in the game until the end. Sporting a record of one win and seven defeats, the Cougars went to play their traditional rivals at Celina where they gained a 19-0 victory from the stunned Bulldogs. With Iones ending three marches with touchdowns and Thomas contributing one extra point, the Cougars were invincible. Besides the impressive victory the Cougars also returned home with the coveted Trav- eling Trophy. EXCALIBUR 47 BASKETBALL The inexperienced Cougar cagers lost their opener to a strong Greenville team 51-25. Tindall scored 9 points to lead our attack. The following Tuesday our cagers traveled to Paulding. Although they fought hard and led 6-5 at the quarter, they were handed a 47-27 defeat. Ier- ome took scoring honors with 8 points. A shuffled lineup started at Delphos-Iefferson, but after sticking close for the first half they lost 35-28. Kinsey hit for ll points. ' Although they lost their next game to Ada 60-47, our cagers piled up their highest point total and showed much offensive improvement. Ierometopped the -scorers with 18 points. - ' With Lima South grabbing a 6-0 lead early in the game the Cougars lost 55-251 Again Ierome led the team, scoringll points. A Besides losing our first league game to St. Marys 59-23, we also lost the Traveling Trophy. 'Ouriscpring was divided with Tindall being tops with B oints. - ' ' 'A ' 5 P Next week Celina handed a 42-41 defeat to the Cougars at the Lincoln gym. Becker hit the nets f6fflO points. ' A' ' ' Iourneying to Wapakoneta the Cougars lost a close 35-27.decision for our third league lqss in as many weeks! 'l'i'ndall'sX,,8 was high. ' . - Defiance, who later won the Sectional, defeated our hard fighting quintet 41-20. Becker-collected 8 points. , ,- , l Although fheyoutscored the St. Iohns 18-14 in the final quarter the Cou- gars -lost 53-36. Tindall led our scoring with 9 points. A - 7 - .A highly regarded Sidney team came to the local-gyrn and barely es- caped with a 31-29 victory. Although our bovs grabbed an -early 10-5 lead, they trailed 23-14 at the half. The lead 'changed numerous times in the last quarter but the Cougars couldn't quite make it. Shupe and- Beckereach had 7 points. '- - ' ,N X I 5 4 x A Q xi i x XW!'f?'l'f .GQ 3? 31 Q wk -3' fu ifffg i-,. Q: if A 'b wr ,I ,,,.s . M 'Q if 'E r 5, 3 K f S. LY . pry , iw ,if , lk ' 115' EXCALIBUR 1947 Dr. R. E. Shell, M D. We, the members of the Class oi 1947, wish to thank Dr. R. E. Shell. M. D., for his services to the football cmd basketball squads during the past year. We also Wish to express our thanks for his services throughout past years. He is a familiar figure at the games and we hope he will be able to continue his services. Thanks, Doc Shell! 1947 EXCALIBUR . frame A. I Q During the first week of school the cheerleaders for the 46-47 school year were elected by the student body. Three veterans of the previous year were back: Colleen Curtis, Darrell Hunt, and Bob Laing. Rosemary Dilworth was elected for the first time. The three veterans received varsity V's for their work as cheerleaders. As in the past years this quartet followed the team through thick and thin, to other schools where they led the students and backed the team. At pep assemblies they always took an important part, leading the cheers and rais- ing the morale of the team. We know that they have given their best, and we wish to congratulate them for the hard work and the spirit which they showed throughout the year. GIRLS' SPORTS An enthusiastic interest was given by the girls this year un- der the new Physical Educa- tion teacher, Mrs. Garth. The season opened with the usual out-of-door game of soc- cer. All classes were well rep- resented in this sport. Basketball again proved to be the favorite sport. Each from two to tive class had teams. The champions were the Senior Cougars. The team was made up of Ida Fleece, captain, Billy Roth, Patty Brake, Leona Cooper, lane Taylor, Virginia Phillipy, Peg Donnel- ey, Mary lean Finkhousen, Mi- riam Billieu, and Rita Baer. 'Ihe Volleyball tournament will be played indoors. There are at least six teams made up of the girls from each class. Softball is the remaining sport to be played out-of-doors. Each team is out whole heart- edly to Win so We may expect some stiff competition which will make them interesting no matter what the outcome. l 3 4 ...J BOYS' SPORTS This year Coach Snodgrass organized the intramural pro- gram and later George Fischer took charge. Basketball got underway first with the FFA winning 6 straight games and the championship. The Senior Pistons, losing only to the champs, took second place. A double elimination tournament ended the league with the FFA being first, the T G I second, and the lunior Hi-Y getting consolation. A seven team volleyball league was then organized. The Iunior Cougars won six straight games for first place while the Iunior Hi-Y took sec- ond. The class basketball tourna- ment with varsity players eli- gible, was held next. The sen- iors easily beat the freshmen 38-2l but the sophomores up- set lhe juniors who were corn- posed mostly of varsity mem- bers, 24-19 in a hard fought contest. Then the sophomores extended their streak by beat- ing the seniors 41-32 inthe championship game. The jun- iors took the consolation by de- feating the freshmen 34-25. A volleyball tournament and a softball league were planned to round out the intramural schedule. 68 EXCALIBUR 1947 -if .. W: fu- ,. 'W CALENDAR 'er 46.1.1 19-Boy, that game was good. 29-I got my senior picture Hi-Y hayride. taken. SEPTEMBER 21-Y-Teens hayride. 30-Army beat Navy in thriller 22-First Scarlet Quill today. 21-18. 2 7 Football practice 23-Tryouts for juncilor class ' ' - play. Grade car s. 9-Sghfsll We are back 24-Lima Central 45-Van Wert DECEMBER a a . 7. 10-Football Squad meeting. ll-Cheerleader tryouts and election. 12-GAA cabinet meeting. 13-Bryan game-We won 21- 13! 14-Squirrel Season here al- ready. 16-Football skull practice. 17-Senior Hi-Y meeting. 18-GAA hike. My aching feet. 19-Activity tickets signed and passed out. 20-Defiance here-We lost 34- 6. 23-GAA potluck and induc- tion. -General Hi-Y meeting. -Petitions for class elections returned. -GAA cabinet meeting. -Kenton game-Lost 31-9. Class elections. 28-Hayride, Ah-Choo! 30-Y-Teens meeting. 24 25 26 27 OCTOBER -Final operetta tryouts. -FHA meeting. Speedball starts. 3-Dull Day! 4-Bluffton game-We lost again 18-0. Student Coun- cil election. 5-Ohio State won today. 6-Another hayride tonight. 7-Smoky Rogers and Allen 1, Duo assemblies. ' 8-Birthday-I'm a year old- 1 2 er. 9-Meteors are supposed to fall tonight. 10-Student Council meeting. 11-Bellefontaine g a rn e-We lost 20-0. 12-Listened to the OSU-Wis- consin game today. 13-Hi-Y induction. 14-Scarlet Q u i l 1 subscrip- tions. 15-Hi-y meeting, Mr. Latch speaker. 16-Student Council meeting. 17-Civics and Chemistry tests today, Oh! 18-Wapak there-We lost 33- 26. Mixer. 25-Welcome vacationg Teach- er's meeting at Toledo. 26-I saw Ohio State play to- day. Another hayride. 28-Y-Teens meeting. Oper- etta practice. 29-Hi-Y meeting. Meeting of prospective basketball can- didates. 30-Freshmen football t e a m played Junior High. 31-Second Scarlet Quill. Hal- loween party. NOVEMBER 1-St. Marys 7-Van Wert 0. Boy, it was really wet. 2-I guess I'm just unlucky. By the way did Mr. Schaf- fer catch any of you Hal- loweening? 3-Final operetta practice. 4-Operetta Betty Lou. 5-Operetta again. District Hi-Y meeting. 6-FHA executive meeting. 7-Last football practice. 8-Van Wert 19-Celina 0. Boy, what a game. 9-Sadie Hawkins Day. Army and Notre Dame tied 0-0 today. 10-Junior class play practice. 11-Armistice Day. Restful va- cation. 12-Student Council meeting. Pictures of football squad taken. 13-First basketball practice. 14-Class pictures taken for Excalibur. 15-Mixer. Third Scarlet Quill. 16-Illinois beat Ohio State. 17-Hi-Y officers meeting. 18-Seniors sign for NROTC. Junior play practice. 19-Hi-Y Mother and Son pot- luck. 20-Junior c l a s s play post- poned. 21-Basketball squad cut. Hi-Y pins came. 22-Chorus dance. 23-Eclipse of the sun. 24-Final junior play practice. 25-Junior class play The Whole ToWn's Talking. 26-Junior class play. 27-Hi-Y Thanksgiving assem- bly. Fourth Scarlet Quill. 28-Thanksgiving. Another va- cation. l-First snow. 20 more shop- ping days left. 2-Current affairs test. 3-GAA meeting. 4-Sextet tryouts. Every Pu- 5 6 9 10 ll 12 13 14 pil Tests. Grade Cards. Oh! Horrible Day. -Reserved my ticket for Greenville game. -Greenville 51-Van Wert 25. Football recognition assem- bly. -Deadline for Scarlet Quill. -Paulding there. We lost 47-27. Student Council meeting. -Boys intramural basketball started. -Girls basketball started to- day. GAA meeting. -D el p h o s Jefferson 35- VWHS 28. Blind xylo- phonist played in assem- bly. -Hi-Y Congress in Colum- bus. 15-I'm still at the Congress. 16-Back in Van Wert. GAA 17 18 decorated Christmas tree. -Ada here. We lost 60-47. -FHA Christmas party. Hi-Y and Y-Teens went Christmas caroling. 19-Band and Chorus practice for assembly. 20-Fifth Scarlet Quill. Christ- c 21 22 25 27 31 l 3 6 7 mas assembly. Heard car- ols in halls. -No school for 16 days. -Went to a big party today. - Merry Christmas! - Snowballf' -New Year's Eve Dance. JANUARY -Happy New Year. Rose Bowl game. Masonic Dance. -Another party b e f 0 r e school reopens. -Back to school. Dollys open now after redecora- tion. -Lima South here. We lost 55-25. 8-Deadline for Scarlet Quill. 9-FHA meeting. 10 13 -Lost to St. Marys 59-23. -Y-Teens meeting. 1947 EXCALIBUR 69 14-Hi-Y and Student Council meetings. 15-Freshmen played the Jun- ior High. 16-Got my credits checked, I have hopes of graduating. MARCH Boys volleyball. 3- 4-Ninth Scarlet Quill. Bas- ketball squad had pictures , . taken. 1'-gegfigi SQMWHS 21' Sth 5-Started to decorate for car- C ' nival. 18-NROTC tests at Lima. 20-Hi-Y meeting and Y-Teens meeting. 21-Y-Teens cabinet meeting. 22-GAA meeting. 23-Girls intramurals. 24-Wapak there. We lost 35- 10 27. 27-Scarlet Quill tickets dis- 11 tributed. 28-Defiance 41-Cougars 21. 12 Senior invitation commit- tee meeting. 29-Grade cards. GAA meet- 13 ing. 30-Hi-Y meeting. 14 31-Lost to Delphos St. Johns 17 53-36. 7th Scarlet Quill. 18 19 FEBRUARY 20 2-Ground Hog Day. 3-Wade Quartet at assembly. 4-Sidney here. We lost 31- 29. GAA meeting. 21 5-Deadline for Scarlet Quill. 6-George Campbell at assem- bly. District Hi-Y meet- 22 ing. 24 7-Bluffton 83-V. W. 34. Mix- er. 25 8-No sleep. Raging party? 9-Really cold. Went ice skating. 26 10-Return Excalibur pictures. 27 Still sore from yesterday. ll-Student Council meeting. 28 12-GAA penny lunch. 13-Boy's volleyball league 31 planned. 14-Kenton here. We lost 37- 23. 8th Scarlet Quill. 15-Freshman basketball tour- nament. Van Wert 26- Findlay 23. ' 1 17-Teacher's meeting. School out at 3:30. 18-Bryan still undefeated. 2 They beat us 70-41. 19-Rendezvous meeting. 3 20-Special Student Council 4 meeting. 6 21-gifllefontaine 32, Van Wert 7 22-Freshmen won second 8 place at tournament. Frosh 26-Delphos 23. 9 Lima Central 52-Frosh 23. 24-Sectional Tournamentg 10 Montpelier 34-Cougars 25. 25-Play practice. 11 26-GAA and FHA meetings. 12 27-Another dull day. 28-Speech Class Plays. 6-Still decorating. 7-Carnival. We really raked in the money. 84enior Scholarship Test. I should have gotten in earl- ier last night. -I got my ticket reserved for Choral Concert. -Choral Concert. Student Council meeting. -Eighth g r a d e visitation day. Grade cards. I won't et out for months g . -National Honor Society in- duction. -County Y-Teens dance. -Another dull day. -Hi-Y meeting. Ohio S t a t e University Men's Glee Club in assem- bly. Senior class play try- outs. -Y-Teens meeting. Junior and Senior girls had meet- ing about date bureau for prom. -Tenth Scarlet Quill. Fresh- man party. Big time had by all. -State basketball finals. -Band Concert. I saw my first robin. -The band is playing again tonight. Juniors and Sen- iors met to discuss prom. -Hi-Y meeting. -FHA meeting. Rendezvous meeting. -Hi Y s onsored a dance. - D No comment! -V-Club meeting. E v e r y pupil tests. APRIL -llth Scarlet Quill. We are still taking those darn tests. April Fool. -GAA p ot l u c k. Student Council icture taken p . -Y-Teens Easter assembly. -Good Friday. -Easter. -Boy's class basketball tour- nament. -Sophomores won class tournament today. -V-Club meeting. Volley- ball tournament. -Meeting for prospective baseball players. -GAA Spring Frolic. -I took a college entrance test today. My poor brain. Hi-Y dance at Paulding. 14-Baseball practice starts. V- Club election. 15-Hi-Y meeting. Prelimin- ary d i s t ri c t scholarship tests. 16-Student Council meeting. What queer weather, it snowed today. 17-Seniors measured for caps and gowns. Cheerleader's picture taken. 18-Hi-Y sponsored mixer. 19-Bluffton vocal contest. 21-12th Scarlet Quill. Hi-Y 22 23 meeting. - Double Door. - Double Door. GAA skat- ing party. Grade cards. I still have a chance to grad- uate. 25-Activity Ticket Campaign. 26-Bowling Green playday 28 29 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 for GAA. Principals meet- ing at Columbus. -Hi-Y meeting. -Athletic banquetg Sid Gill- man, speaker. MAY -May Day. -Hi-Y Ladies Night. 13th Scarlet Quill. -District State Scholarship Tests. -Y-Teens meeting. -Hi-Y meeting. -Lecture by Judge Bale at assembly. -Band Festival. School out at noon, Oh boy! -Student Council meeting. Hi-Y meeting. -Deadline for final Quill. -Prom. 14th Scarlet Quill. -9th grade Hanmon Nelson test. -Y-Teens meeting. -Recognition A s s e m b l y. Hi-Y meeting. -Commencement rehearsal. -I'm sanding my mechani- cal drawing board. Boy, the dust! -Wel, we seniors are out! Recognition assembly. -Baccalaureate. -I didn't have to go to school for a change. -Still catching up on sleep. -Commencement. F i n a l tests for underclassmen. -Final tests. 15th and final Scarlet Quill. -Decoration Day. No school. JUNE 2-Teachers work day. 3-Grade cards. Good luck everyone! XS -Z- ldv' ai, E A+ - x- X . X-A N. , .-w. 5 X X X 1 X ' 1 552 XS 5 . S vu-...nib F yr 19' QW JK wa N 4 'ay Lxiw , w ,, 1 M -.u I .MW 1947 EXCALIBUR V 73 CLASS PROP!-IECY Roger Allen has overcome his bashfulness and is starring in Diary of a Timberwolff' Robert Atha is president of the Atha Potato Peel- ing and Prune Juice Squeezer Co. Mildred and Rita Baer have collaborated on the current best seller The Two Little Baers. Mary Bigham drives one of those Big Ham trucks for Armour and Company. For the past ten years we have been searching for Miriam. Recently we discovered that Miriam Bil-lieu. Max Blue with Miriam. Pat Brake has gone into retirement after win- ning the Irish Sweepstakes. Mary Brehm is president of Brehm Vitamized Meat Balls. Barbara Brewer has turned philanthropist and is building the other side of the B. V. J. Brewer Memor- ial Stadium at Van Wert High School. Jackie Bricker is the present candidate for the governorship of Ohio. Her motto is Keep it in the family. Delores Brinker and John Brooks have dissolved their partnership in the Brinker-Brooks Day Nur- sery for Trees. Marilyn Carlo is visiting her uncle, Monte Carlo. Bob Case has revolutionized parliamentary pro- cedure with the now famous Case's Rules of Order. Izola. Comer and her brother Beach Comberu are running a home for veteran sea captains on the shore of the Celina reservoir. Don Conley is head grease monkey at the Brook- lyn Zoo. Leona Cooper, an outstanding athlete in high school, has accepted a position as center on the Zoll- ner-Piston team. Pat Corathers, due to her efficiency in typing and shorthand, is secretary to the secretary of the secre- tary of state. Colleen Curtis has retired after selling her smile to Poor Miriam, who neglected using irium. Joan Dake opened a restaurant with the slogan Dakes for steaks. ' Mary Darris has received national recognition gurl her exciting novel How to Swim in the Blue oe. Zella Davis is selling violets and hand painted neckties on the corner of Hollywood and Vine. Handsome Bob Davis has his picture on every billboard, from here to Pineapple Junction. Richard Deal has been nominated as candidate for truant officer on the Bald Beaver Ticket. Peg Donnelley is ,private nurse to Doctor Pepper. Clarice Doxtater and her assistant, Frank Wed- dle, are in South Africa adding to their rare collection of Pink Elephants. Marcia Fawcett is selling bird whistles on the Alaskan Highway. While vacationing at the Waldorf-Astoria, we tripped over Betsy Feigert who was scrubbing the main hall of said establishment. Charles Atlas Finch carries the world on his shoulders since he graduated from Gertrude Etz1er's Modern Institute of Muscle Technology. Mary Jean Finkhousen, world famous hypnotist. has recently married the Maharajah of India. Ida Fleece married the world's light-weight box- ing champion. She is kept busy shining his trophys and brass knuckles. Veda Garver is making millions on her Garver's Little Liver Pills. Pat Glossett and Tarzan are quite happily mar- ried and are comfortably living in their new a1r-con- ditioned tree hut in Northeast Africa. Barbee Good, known by her friends as Tinkle, can be seen nightly counting the light plugs in the Empire State Building. Dick Green has been at Laguna Beach for the last ten years hunting for a dime that he dropped dur- ing the class reunion in 1947. Harriet Hall, sister of Taj-ma-hal, is boring her way through the earth to China. When last heard of, she was directly under the Alps. Richard Halliwell is solo cymbal player with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Pete Harris is urging people to leave the cities because of the Atom Bomb and is craftily buying up all their property. Carol Harvey, brilliant mathematician, has in- vented an instrument for finding the area, circum- ference, perimeter, and other dimensions of geomet- ric figures without any mental exertion. Miss Har- vey says, I have only one regretg that I didn't make this brilliant discovery ten years ago when I suf- fered from the G.J.'s fGeometry Jittersb. Marilyn Herring, immediately after graduation, was hired as night watchman at Goldie's fish pond. Donna Hertel has changed her name to Myrtle and is touring the country billed as Myrtle Hertle and her Singing Turtle. Margaret McCleary and Carl Tucker are hap- pily married and are busily engaged riveting ships together Cto the tune of the Anvil Chorus? at Bob Zinn's Floating Drydock for Tired Tugs. Charlie McGregor is trying to solve the Murder in the Bathroom or Who Slid on the Soap Chips? Mickey McGrew lost her vast Hudson Motor Car fortune and is now in Virginia picking cotton. Marianne McKight is posing for the statue of Lena the Hyena which will be placed atop Wash- ington Monument. 74 EXCALIB UR 1947 Betty Miller and Orville Shook are aerial acro- bats with P. T. Barnum and Pauline Schaadt's one- ring extravaganza now touring Slobbovia. Leora Moore is scraping gum from the bottom of seats at Radio City Music Hall. She uscs the famous Rauch putty knife. Melba Moorehead founded a college on the Cali- fornia-Pennsylvania State Line. The school motto is More Head than Harvardf' Jack Paullus borrowed a rent-a-car and he and Cessinie eloped at Celina, where they went fishing. Ginny Phillipy decided to stay in school to see if she coud hold out as Queen of the Carnival for the next ten years. Charles Raabe is playing the part of the butler York hit Jasono, el Basono, in the current New Pronto. His leading lady is Rose Truax who is shot three times nightly from the orchestra pit. Jo Rickard is playing the bull fiddle with Jack Frost and his North Pole Cats. Billy Roth has turned into a first class cook and is now making soup under the name of Rothis Broth. Evelyn Schaeper wcnt to Anarctica to sell new Fords to Admiral Byrd's Expedition. Virginia Seavey and Kent Spieth are married and are distributing Back the Teachers' Pay Hike literature in Columbus. Jack Williman and Lois Sidle are helping the fire department by operating the Pulmotor for those who are overcome from sulphur fumes escaping from the Town Creek. Louise Hofman surprised us all when she struck gold on the football field. Later she discovered that it was only the fillings of the teeth of the St. Mary's football team. KThe tables turned after our graduationj Bill Hofman may be heard on the week day serial, Just Plain Williams Tune intcmorrow and find out what happens when he falls off the roof of a sixty story building. Woody Hudson is playing the piano for the Oats Bugs in Skunk Holler, Kentucky. Darrell Hunt is poet laureate of California for his poem What California has, that Florida hasn't. Flash Beaver Hunt came in first in the Indian- apolis Speedway with a broken leg, a fractured skull and a mangled car. Delores Johns has reached the top as a vocalist. She specializes in Spike Jones' Hawaiian War Chant. Johnny Jones, kid brother of John Paul Jones, famous naval hero, has built a fleet and floats it in his bath tub. W Because of his remarkable scholastic ability, Bob Jones is superintendent of Pandora City School System. Don Kaiser was last seen going over Niagara Falls in a Continental Can. Handsome 6-foot 2-inches, 110-lb. Joe Keil has fi- nally married 5-foot, 2-inches, 190-lb. Janis Waltersg and they are operating a gooseberry farm in Tim- bucktwo. Chet Kinsey, hearing that there were great op- portunities in Alaska, took off immediately after graduation and is residing in a fur-lined igloo. Jean Lesher is working for the New York sub- way system, painting mustaches on posters. Leroy Lillick invested 310,000 in the stock mar- ket on hogs. He has made so much money on the Lillick Sausage Plant that he has built ten libraries and hospitals in Coyote Howls, Mass. Loren Lintermoot went into the leather processing business after graduation and now the slogan Buy a boot from Lintermoot is world famous. Jim Loetz. world's greatest orator, addressed the U.N.O. on Why All Nation's Should Speak One Language-Pig Latin. Mary Lytle is in charge of the rolling stock at the Deisel-Weimer-Gilbert Corporation. Bob Lytle is chief cook and bouncer at Tommy Miller's C8SS1I'l0,,, on Route 99 south of Middlebury. The last time we heard from Charlotte Shaffer, she was Executive Vice President of the United Mine Workers. Leota Sigler has gone into partnership with Mad Man Muntz. Their motto is: If it runs, grab it! Since Harvey Simpson has taken over the J. C. Penney Co., he has so increased the profit that it is now called the J. C. Nickel Co. Mary Snavely and Carol Spieth are picking beans at Dorothy Sutton's beanery in Pork and Bean Gulch, Iowa. Because of his shyness, Dud Stetler has never marriedg he is content to sit out in a field and worship the sun. Don Stover and his stringlcss, bowless, frameless violin and Beeler Young and his baggy bag-pipes play for hours on end at The Nash Goose Works enter- taining the employees. Betty Tomlinson is the creak in the Inner Sanc- tum door. Gene Uncapher is heading for Burps Peak in his custom-built rocket ship. Strong and mighty Earl Zimmerman is hauling rock for Vernon Seitz Pyramid Construction Crew in Cairo, Egypt. John Romeo Miller, for the past ten years has been throwing skunk weed blossoms to Jane Taylor. Jane just can't get off the balcony. A fifty-dollar prize will be given to anyone able to get her down. ilncidentally, the balcony is 550 ft. high and no doors and only one 2 ft. by 4 ft. window.l Georgene Mattson is the one who tilts the pin- ball machines. Betty Vaske's smiling countenance graces all labels on cans of Vaske's Roach Powder. Jeraldine Webster has gone into hermitage in the Bear Creek Orchard. Shirley Wise can now be seen on all billboards from Cripple Creek, Colorado to the La Brea tar pits. Her slogan is: Simoniz with Shirley Wise. 1947 EXCALIBUR SENIOR SURVEY Best-looking Senior girl r . Best-looking Senior boy ..A,. Senior girl with best figure ..,. Senior boy with best physique .... Senior girl with best personality . . , Senior boy with best personality . . , Best-dressed Senior girl ....,... Best-dressed Senior boy .... Biggest wolfess .... . . . Biggest wolf ,...... . . . Most studious Senior girl . . . Most studious Senior boy .,.. Most popular Senior girl . , . Most popular Senior boy . . . Most friendly Senior girl ..., Most friendly Senior boy . . . Senior girl who is best athlete . . . Senior boy who is best athlete .t.. Girl who is most likely to succeed . . . Boy who is most likely to succeed . . . , . , Virginia Phillipy . , . . Gene Uncapher . . . . Marianne McKnight PaulYoung , . . . Betsy Feigert . . . . Kent Spieth i , , . Dolores Iohns PeteHarris Mary lean Finkhousen Richard Green , . . t . Ioanne Duke , . . Carl Tucker . . . . Barbee Good . , , , Don Stover . . . A Barbara Brewer IoeKeil . A . Ida Fleece . , . . Bob Iones . . A , Harriet Hall . . . , Bob Case EXCALIB UR 1947 Well, here we are, mas vale tarde que nunca, as the Spanish say. C Better late than never to you laymen.l We're sorry they missed their classes. Row I Gretchen Behymer Pat Cole Clete Conley I ames Dixon Byron Foreman Ioyce Herring Row II David Hiller Bill Kear Robert Mengerink George Miller Phyllis Oechsle Marilyn Schaadt Row III Schuyler Shaffer Lowell Shaw Frank Stephenson Brock Swisher Ralph Vaske Harold Wilker Bill Winhover 1947 EXCALIBUR BACCALAUREATE SERVICES VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY. MAY 25, 1947-6:30 P.M. STADIUM PROGRAM Processional, Festival March of the Olympians High School Band Invocation ........,......... .,., Iesus, Our Lord, We Adore Thee . , . ..... . i . , High School Choir Scripture Lesson ,.... God Is a Spirit , . ,.,,....... ...... . . High School Choir Baccalaureate Sermon . A . Benediction .,.....,...........,,.. The Lord Bless You and Keep You ...l.,A...,. High School Choir Recessional, The Pilgrim ..,,........,4.4..., High School Band . . . . Castro Carazo . Rev. Walter Marks A . . Will Iames Rev. Harry E. Reece . . . , . C. A. Scholin Rev. Kenneth Learey . A . Rev. Clark Price . . . Lutkins ..,.M.L.Lake EXCALIBUR 1947 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL MAY 28, 1947-6:30 P.M. STADIUM PROGRAM Processional, Pomp and Circumstance ....A,......,. .,.. E dward Elgar Van Wert High School Band Invocation .....,..,.................................... Rev. R. C. Tucker National Anthem, by the Audience ,....,....,,.. Directed by Harold E. Mohr Accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Cornet Solo, Somewhere a Voice Is Calling ....,.,,.......,. Tate, Watson Earl Zimmerman, accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Mixed Vocal Ensemble, One World ....,,..,..,................, O'Hara Margaret Donnelly Rita Baer Mary Iean Finkhousen lack Williman Margaret McCleary Earl Zimmerman Harriet Hall Richard Green Shirley Wise Elwood Hudson Class Address ...,. ,,.....,.........,... ' 'And Yet One More Test Dr. A. L. Crabb Presentation of Class .............,...,....,..,,......,,.... I. A. Wiggins Principal, Van Wert High School Presentation of Diplomas: I. S. Hall, President, Board of Education G. A. Balyeat, Vice President, Board of Education America, by the Audience ,..,..,...,......., Directed by Harold E. Mohr Accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Benediction .,......,,........,..,.,... . . ..., Rev. I. Wesley Sherrill Recessional, University Grand March ...,...,..,. 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During these years we have had experiences which will guide us through the rest of our lives. Sure, we've done a lot of griping and groan- ing, but lite has treated us pretty well on the whole. So now we'll say good- bye to the old school. Good-bye and thanks. You've been an Alma Mater in the fullest sense of the word. '4440Q+Q06464444Q4666?4' .gsaqqqq one 500b?b4t so . 6444444 ?0+s 5+QQ+446??446946' is WQQQQQG9699666406QQQQQQWQQQQWQQQGQGQQWWQ ?6449Q464b6Q?0+0+Q66QQ9b Greetings and Best Wishes To the Memhers of the 11947 Graduating Class Of Van Wert High School Q The Container Company THE CONTINEN'Il?L:s2lZrIfCOMPANY, INC. Van Wert, Ohio QQGQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQGQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQGQQQQQQQQQQ'3 6 WQQQQQQWQQQQQQQW MH ? 30464444464409?44949Q+69+4 444 . 544 ?66+++s A ?6Q+44N 9666599 4664444664644 2 9699909664660044460Q4446QQ+496Q+++++60699+QQQQQQPQQQQQQQQQQQQOQOQO YD A. First Federal Savings 8- Loan ll'sn For Recreation IWQFQQ gy . g www P , ,. 420, ffohof -As yu 5 . 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I I Z 2 ! !''2 C !''INT''! ! ! !'': 2 2 2'S5'! ! ?S5'! ! ! ! ! 5'?'N:'S5w9'P4'4'4'Q'0' ' cl All Km s of Insurance Purmort Brothers Insurance Company Chester Greenewald, Agent Paul Imler, Solicitor r- s,,+.,,w.l.'.-, funn- I 6 87 Van Wert, Ohio Pollock Building Telephone 2622 FINEST IN FGCDS Mak A 4,1 .fy ! 4 E , . 2 4 . E 6 A 74 A 5 QUALITYG s F001 -S' 1 sf-TW' 5 3 ' KILGORE'S MARKET '9b69++99'N++++46+6++ 5466v2Qs 6'!'99+++4+K i I Congratulations and Best Wishes E COMPLIMENTS OF Kiaaina, to the Hamm -97144414159 Ga- Class of 1947 . . ' :'-4 QS? May the years ahead be Dl5'!f as successful and happy ' , Kg. vf '5i'M s f as those gone by P1535 V, , J. E. GRIBLER All sizes and types of Da, ivy Eastman Film Greetings and Best Wishes A to the Compliments of CLASS OF 1947 The St,Mary5 35 059.0- -9.e,s.e,p Packing Company Us QQ iw gr f- ,,2ri Aaah' Q3 An extensive 'variety 0 df id Ei The Agler Studho of came 00 S 54 20I !''I'-I''2 lm 4 !'4 Z 2 ! !'02''I''2 IN. '2 l Z ! ! 2'4''Z''I''! IN! . '!''Z Z 2 ! Z I''! ! 2 ! l K'sW'2 ! !'4 ! 2 2'91! ! !'45'! 7 !'4' 0:0 so ? -if ? -if -5' '0' 'U' 25' 5 0.0 'F 'Z' 'T' ff' 5 0,0 0:0 'Z' 'I' 0:0 0:0 0:0 fo 'ff 5 5 'Z' Z 0 25' '5- '5' 'FP 3 0:0 4 'Z' -if 0:4 g o' E 2 Z 2 : 3 I ! I : : I I ! ! ! :'': I'S '2 :NI 2 2'4 2 I :'S ': . 'X I 2020ZvQMIMI04 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . l : . 2 . . . ! ! ! Z J 2 lw ! Z ! ! ! Z Z 1 4 ! Z i ! Z I '. 'Z's 9Z ! ! Z l 'I' '5' . ! B ! 2 Z 2 . Z Z ! . 'Z I U I 2'9! I ! ! I's 4966464 WQQQQQ' The GUNSETT COMPANY 'G-WIND' HARDWARE - PAINTS GLASS and ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES n u Extend Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1947 , I ES J n f?--n ,lL gQINgWmg5 Q 51 E f3Aigif'f7l 57 E 7 f E , E IW 2 5WW'5'? W 98 Years M in Van Wert QOQQQQQQQQQQQQQGQQQQQQ444494996 9444 WQ4x 694 90'W+++Q QQQQ 0904469999009444464QQQQQQQQQQQQ44096649404QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Oz! CLASS 0F 1922 To CLASS OF 1947 5 BEST WISHES r '-' 1 V -4GB r- ON OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY . 5944456446444QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ044+6QQ96Q44Q46++9 '9'i 2 Z Z I I'5 Q' 'I Z ! 15'3 2 2 l' 'Z 1 ! ! 1 ! Z 2 'Z I ! 2 2' 'I' 'I''Z'92 Z I''I'4 1'4!'1 2'115'i'8 4 I 2 I 2 2 l'S 'l I' 2 5 , Congratulatnons :if . E and 555 Best Washes 5 f for 5 'l Z ! Z 'r .'4 r' INF? .f. 5 ! Z I 2' '2 2 Ir'3 ! I ! ?'Z ! ! K Z Ir'Z Z Z I Z 5'I I Z' 9 . ! Z I' 'Z l I I Z Zr'2wBv1I Z ! Z l 'Z Z ! ! b4 ' Happiness and Sueeess to the GRADTUATJING CLASS OIF 11947 The Eisenhauer Manufacturing Company . . '. 'l ! Z . I 1 . 9'I Z . 00:44. 'l'x '!'s '! ! 2 2's '!'s '2 l 2 2'45'I !'s '! l'-! Z Z'-Z'4's 'I 2' 'oo SNBNZ'-. 'Z Z l 'gb' 5 f 2 Z E 2, 3 5 vP+'BP'l'9'I Z 2'4 !'4 Z ! 2 ! !'4 !' '2 Z'+'2 201 2'4 X ! Z !''! Z'9'Z 2 ! I Z !NZ Z Z' 'ZUZUI' 'Z' 'Z '2 I 2 2 I Z 2'4' ll. S. SPORTIIIG GO0D5 00. GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS McGregor Shirts and Sweaters Buxton Billfolds and Key Cases Sportsman and Seaforth Toiletries Spalding -Wilson- Rawlings Athletic Supplies Fishing Tackle Meet Your Friends Here Candy - Fountain Service - Sandwiches is f ,. c A f 1 , A f T' f, Q 11 ' fn 9 :. ' ' 'fa' ,L N f fffl' 1 Q7 l K 11 'hi XX 1, ve. ,213 N..-, x 4 T Dolly' s Dairy Bar Q f444W:'': P':'Q'': :'':''f'': 2 :'': ': : : : : : : -2-':--2--:-0:-4-2--:O-:--2-4'-zo-1-0:--:--:--1' .g. '! 2 ! Z ?'I . 4' Ml'4 Z Z Z'+! ! ! 2 2 I 2 2 2' ZNIN! if Q :--z--:-of: Qs'NZ 2' GNP! . ' 4 ' o '2'4'Z 1 'Z lN Z ! Z . '2 Z ! 2 ! 2's 'I'-2 ! Z Z ! ! ! 2 Z-'Z ! U !'s '2 Refrigerators and Water Heaters MAYTAG WASHERS Bendix Automatic Washers Quaker Oil Heaters W. G. MCKEDDIE 109 E. Main St. Compliments ol lll. Ill. CULLIIIS cnocenv 1 N F W! . QW W . e 53.34.9 5- llla Mui ' , The Home oi Fine Feeds IleedIer's music House See the New Frigidaire Everything In music Il0l'l IIIIDEIIIIIOOII COMPLIMENTS OF J E R R 0 L II 'S uQ.s1E.E7Q.9n Your Patronage is Appreciated DRESS SHOP MEN'S STORE Congratulations to the CLASS OF '47 Mmwm- BALYEAT THE cl.oTl-HER 'Z''NNE''2'9'2'4'9'l 2''I''2'Q'2''Z''! ?s '3 2's5'Z 3'4'+4 ! ! 5'2 2 2 2 2 ! 2'4 !'4''2 15'2 2'4 2 ! 2 ! 0 2 2 2 3 2 i 9'!''2 2 2'+'2'4' 'IND .2 5 'I' 4 E 5 .g. .g. 'Z' 'I' 4' .g. .g. 'I' 'X' 3 5? 'Z' 'Z' 'I' 4' 'S' 'K' 'K' E 'I' 4 'K' 'Z' 4 4' 3 E 2 I 4 'B' 4 5 '2 Z . '. !'4s . 4 . '! . 4854494 'QQQQQQQQQQ' 4 ?Q+6?+494 NW F4445 QQQQQQ' ?+++90' ?Q0444Q0666+494499Wb b+96QQ994046++Q+44449+4694' o o 31.04 444466049444044049606Q+99+9Q+9+99Q+Q4440+4+4Q4+4+++44Q+++4+44Q64+4 Cengrawtullatiens and Best Wishes to the CLASS OIF 1947 Kennedy Manufaemturing Cempany AQQQQOQQQQQQQQQQQ4404444496QQ9949+4+4+QQQ40Q9+4+++99+99Q+Q44+46 54++?+946+++4+4+Q44QQQ?Q6QQ+++644+?44+44Q++44Q++4+4+44+444++44 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS CF 1947 w Q7 , AN? m ' f City Coal and Supply Co GOQQQ++++4+94Q9++9+Q++4++4++494+QQQQQQQGQQQQQQQOQQQQQQQQQGQ449049 o Q o 00,0 :goof Q v v Q o o Q n.oo.n.n.on.oQ.oo. no nn vane so novo' .oo cocoa oooeooo coo -vooovvoovef o.oo.oo,oo.oo:oo.oo.n:n.. o.oo.oo.ov.oo:n.oo.oo,oaIoo.n.vo,oo,oo.o4:oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo?o,o50o.oo15o.n,ov.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.oo.so,oe.oo.u no so .zest o Z l Z ! I''I''Z ! Z I ! 2 ! 2''Z''I Z . 'Z I I 2 Z I 2 Z -n- Paints - Varnishes 8 5 Appliances A Sheet Metal Your Food market Plumbing - Heating ll 0 FINKHCUSEN Sheet Metal Better Foods 121 S. Washington St. Make Better Meals Congratulations and Best Wishes to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1947 Jerome Insurance Agency KINGS Siffxs FOOD CENTER VAN WERT'S FINEST FOOD STORE Serve Yourself Complete Line Vegetables Frozen Foods Meats -o-:so-1-:--:-so-.'-+:--:-n--:--z--M.:--:--:-:-:--:--:--:--:--:--:-+oo--aw-wwe-4--www-o-nw-omwomwe-ooooooww '+Q+9 P44+QQ'??Q+++Q9'5+': : : : : : : : :'': :'9':'4'f'Q : z :'f4 :'440i : P9+S +'5 : 2 Compliments of Yours and Mine 5. s F' . Q 7 '5'5kgQ5ji4 4 P ' A I M -fha?-V45 3 Eugene and Bob Runyon FLOWERS F 0 E For Every Occasion xl I YYIT I TOMCZAK'S 0204: Z ! 2 l 2 ! ! 2 I Z 3 4- ' '2 ?'I I 2 J l ! ! 2 Z 2 2' 'I'4 1'+'! B Z Z'4 'I' 'Z' 'I' 'Z . '! ! I ! Z I . '!''Z''I'+! 2 Z ! 2 ! Z Z B''I Z Z ! ! I 2 ! I Z Z's ' Z ! Z Z I Z Z'+-INK' 'I' o 0,0 o'o . ! Z ! Z ! Z'4 E 5 33 5 f 3 3 5? 9+Q669+6hW+Q++949+N44+9++'?94+9+4hW+44999+V?+99+4+699+96+9+++4+4 Compliments of Van Wert Memorial Works x 'G- -91' MONUMENTS and MARKERS A Home Buy Will Satisfy .,Q,ef,X.,we.9.. HISEY SL BEBOUT, Proprietors Elmer Hisey and Doyle Bebout 225 North Washington St. Van Wert, Ohio On State Route 127 Congratulations all Best Wishes for the CLASS UF 1947 And for All the Years to Come -7712 01-110 OWER ci 'MK d , 0. 'C'b++9+66+hW4'++++44+9+++Q94+MWMW++9+++4WMN'Z'+'Z'4+++9+Q4++999+N4 9999494494444+++ Best Wishes FOR g Happiness and Success 2 1975 ff --' 4. 4 wap N Q JW 's,a 'yr' TF: va! . .gst,,53. f,,3:.5g.. 7' 'Ive If in :, r ' '.'. fl ll 13 ,Aug s. 3 E Z 4' NATIONAL SEAL COMPANY Van Wert, Ohio Q9+4 999999 4'54 l 2'4'4 2'4 :''1 2 : ! 3 l'C I Z''Z'44''Z 1 Z . '1 :'Q . 'Z : ?'2 I 2 : 1'4 . 'I 1 I I'9': i :'': 2 2 l l 2 2 : B 2 Z l 0'5 P'!'4 U' Best Wishes from the BROOKS NURSERIES Since 1940 Selected Students have assisted in the production of our Choice Evergreens and Hardy Perennial Flowers. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1947 What President Had 80 pairs of trousers? Wore the same hat for ten years? Was taught to write by his wife? Read three books an evening? Never voted until he was 62? Died from exposure to heat? Died from exposure to cold? GET THE BOOK 'ReauZiaIultie4, 0-K the Pfz,e4idef1,t0 By DON SMITH, Van Wert, Ohio Price 352.00 plus 6c tax Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1947 IiAY'S SI-ICDPPIEI 229 So. Washington Street GIRLS' - TEENS' and JUNIORS' TOGGERY STYLE-QUALITY 0 6904696'B''244'8 P'G ! ! ! ! !''I''! ! 2 ! B 2 2 Z 2'6'2 2 ! I ! ! I Z 2 Z''ZNKNI''! 2 15'2 b'Z 8 ! K 2 b'!'Q1 2 l's5'5'I 2 2 l !'4 .QQQQQQQ Q44 ????Q9??964?40464996994 4660999 o 4 ofa.: Wvvw 4 o .nop 04' 444444 4 Q.: DQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ4404044466094940Q?6+60Q 406694+49446 9 4 8 Balyeaxtis Cohiee Shop .3 0' oz. vzo 0:0 9 I? 5' '? o Q fi' az. 9 0:0 If E Jo .f. 33 E 94 FQQQQQQQQQQGGW Qlff NNT? A Nationally Known Restaurant . oo' In A Good Place to Eat After the Game or Dance Don Dave Stub 56404 so Compliments of L. Z. MORRIS -wwmw Good Gulf Products Best Wishes to the , CLASS OF 1947 A eee- -A-Ay f 22 2 Marsh Barlber Shop Compliments of The PRESSERETTE CLEANERS Congratulations to the CLASS GF '47 . The Portrait Studio Pearl McElwain QQQQQQQQQQ6Q64QQQQQQQGQQQQQQQQQGQQQQQ+46QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQGQQQQQQ 0:0 0:0020 0:0 0: '0 :0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:00:00'00'0 0' '0 ',,:, i,,2 00, Congratulations to the LASS OIF 11947 ngf4jf u PIIRIW fl'l0TOR SIILES Chevrolet - Pontiac - Oldsmobile - Buick G. M. C. Trucks General Tires u ln Complete Modern Service How much are your 8x1O's? That's a question many prospective sitters ask us. If they are buying photographs by the square foot it's a reasonable question too, and we can make that kind of photographs as as cheaply as anybody, perhaps cheaper. But if you want the knowledge that comes with years of experience, the facility of posing and lighting so necessary to produce portraits of character, if you want time, attention and courtesy, you'll look at our samples first. Then ask how much and we can meet any price you want to pay. Ask us to prove it-any time! TODD STUDIOS 108EasrMain '005Q0Q0:0 0:00:00f0 0:0 0:0020 0:0 0:00:00:00:00:00:00: 0:0 020020020 0:0 0:0 0:0020 0:0 0:0020 0:0 020020020020 0:0020 0:0 0:0 00:00:00:00Q0:0 0:00:00Q0:00:0 0:00:00:00:00!0Q .f. 0:0 0'0 30.3..g..g..g..g..g..g,.g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g.q..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g.gag.. 0g'00 0000 0000 00000 00 000 00 0 00.00.00.00:0 0:00:00.00.00.00.0Q0:o0.00.00.00.00.00:00.00.00:00:0Q00.00.00,00:0 u.00'00:00.00:00:00:00:00:00:00:0 O .52 466 Q44 M ofa ?94499?4QQ?6?b60QO0QWQQQQQQQWQQQQWFQQQQQQQQQ4QQQQQQQQQQQGQOQQQQQQQQZ Is: 3 L Best Wishes to the Zi! zg. 09 CLASS OF 1947 , 70m , . 2 Kesler Grocery Merlt Shoe CO. . 't If .g. QQQQWQQQQQQQQQQQ' lb VJ Q CD H, sn U1 gk Cn E5 U li 2 O EP 3 P 3 5- E 2- cn Cb E 2 5 ? : z-1 Q Zi gi U .-. 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