Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)
- Class of 1926
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The Spectator Vandergrift High School Vandergrift, Penna. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Six V J BUSINESS BOARD Faculty Advisor....... Mr. Margraf Business Manager Charles Mitchell Asst. Business Manager Ward Shirley Robert Earhart I Lawrence Thompson I Victor Hirshberg Associate ) Everett Hines Managers Alberta Kuhns I Helen Jones ( Ruth George Jane McClure EDITORIAL BOARD Editor ......... Assistant Editor Associate Editors ......Edwin Cravener ..........J. W. Silvis Agnes Allen Gladys Phillips Evelyn Young William Carnahan Ella Crossan Lucille Means Eleanor Culp Elizabeth Neal Rosie Owens ......Miss Alda Bain Alumni Editor SPECTATOR BOARD THE SPECTATOR Vol. 8. No. 2. COMMENCEMENT NUMBER June 1, 1926. Published by the Students of the Yandergrift High School Under the Direction of William O. Wallace IT has been the way of our predecessors, from the ancient past to the the present, to leave some record of their achievements, their experiences, their failures and their ambitions. Today the pyramids hold records of ancient generations who with excessive labor and expense left such records. Can we then be considered too egotistic if we frankly say we find both pleasure and pride in leaving this record of our class. —THE SENIORS. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY THE SPECTATOR 7 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY J R. Kurtz. Principal Frances Hespenheide .. Esther McDowell ..... Kenneth Thompson .... YV. A. Margraf ...... George Davis ........ Calla Stahlman ...... Martha J. Major ..... Dorothy Hogan ....... Bertha Ray .......... Alda Bain ........... J Wallace Foster .... I'orothea McKee ..... Vvinnifred Von Allman Mabel Baker ......... W. O. Wallace ....... Mary Wilson ......... Homer Grosvenor ..... Lulu Gwynn .......... Jessie V. Ferrell ... .......... Geometry .............English .............English .............English .............Science .............Science ..............Latin ..............Latin .....French-Spanisb ........Mathematics ........Mathematics .............History .........Commercial .........Commercial ...Domestic Science Industrial Education Physical Education Physical Education ..........Instructor ...............Music BOARD OF EDUCATION Harry C. Jack ...... Samuel J. Russell .. J. Q. Adams......... R. W. McNutt........ Ralph C. George..... Clark Hanna ........ Rev. W. A. Roulston. .....President Vice President .....Secretary .....Treasurer .......Member .......Member .......Member 8 THE SPECTATOR Looking Backward and Forward When we look back over our school days do we find that we have accomplished anything? Almost all of us have accomplished something if only that we have acquired the knack of doing certain things better. Our thinking power has increased through the continued use of our minds and our capacity for knowledge has been enlarged. When we were youngsters in the grades we though High School was a great thing and what a wonderful experience it would be to go through the four years. But when we became Frehmen some of the glamour wore off, and by the time we were Juniors much of our interest flagged. We thought our studies were becoming too hard and what was the use of school anyway? Yet when we get out of school and are asked what period of our life we considered the best we would answer, ‘‘My school days were my happiest most carefree of my life.” We wish our examinations w-ere over so we could go out into the world; but later, as we grow older we would be glad to give up our cares and worries and live again our carefree youth. It is true that age brings responsibilities, but if we have prepared ourselves by receiving a good education we shall be ready for these responsibilities when they arrive. We are always dissatisfied with the present. This is the greatest fault of mankind. When we go out into the world, and its storms beat and buffet us we shall not think of the discomfort and grind of our school days but of the good times we are having now. It is w'ell to consider college. This is the most important period of our lives. It helps to determine our career. Some of us say that Lincoln had no education yet became a great man but Lincoln made his opportunities. We say we can make ours too, but when we come to making them, it is not very easy. The slogan that opportunity knocks but once is untrue. Opportunity is knocking all the time. It but waits to be seized upon by some enterprising person. We are the hope of the world. Europe-has been deprived of almost all of her doctors, scientists and preachers, and the older ones are fast disappearing. In time Europe will call on the younger generation but it will not answer. Why? Because there is no younger generation. Then young America can step up and say, “Give me a chance. I am prepared and will do my best. Give me a trial, I know I can make good.” Our High School graduates are merely a beginning. They prepare for bigger things. But college gives a greater training. The average High School student has an earning capacity of a thousand dollars, while the college man’s education is worth at least five thousand. Do not think luck has anything to do with success. The lazy man’s slogan is, “Wait till I am lucky.” Success is marked by character, energy, initiative and confidence. Without all four qualities we cannot be permanently successful. The world asks the graduates:—“What can you do? How well can you do it and how long does it take you?” You must have speed, as time is a large factor in our modern industries. When the opportunity shows itself, seize it! We should be glad to have the chance of developing ourselves, to get ready for our battles in life, battles that do not depend on the kind of rifle but rather upon the marksman. It is up to every individual whether he is defeated or comes out on top. —Edwin Cravener ’26, THE SPECTATOR 9 The Seniors CLASS OFFICERS PaHh Hammer . Charles Mitchell Ruth Anderson Agnes Allen ..... ......President Vice President .....T re isurer ......Secretary Class Flower—Violet Class Motto—“The Door of Success if Labeled ‘Push’ ” Colors—Blue and White ROLF OLAF HAMMER “Hammer” Class President ’26 Vice President ’25 Class President ’24 Baseball '21 Football '2. '22, ’23. ’24, ’25 Basketball ’23. ’24. '25, ’26 Rolf, our handsome President, a true sport e’er will be; We hope that every “Ruthie” finds a lad as fine as be. In basket and football lie’s fast and speedy too And when he leaves old V. H. S. we wish him luck all thru. CHARLES F. MITCHELL “Chuck” Basket Ball ’24, ’25, ’26 Football ’25 Newsie ‘25 Athletic Association ’25 Dramatic Club '24 Class President ’25 N ice President ’26 Business Manager of Spectator Board '26 Here's our Vice President, stately and tall, His dignified form towers over us all. On the basket ball floor he shows some speed, He’s ever a true friend in word and deed. AGNES LORETTA ALLEN “Aggie” Class Secretary '26 Dramatic Club '24 The Newsie ’25 Vice President ’25 Glee Club '25. Secretary ’26 Spectator Board ’25, ’26 Windmills of Holland ’25 Aggie is a bright little lass, In everything she leads her class, When you meet her, then you’ll know J list why we all love her so. RUTH MARGARET ANDERSON “Ruthie” Class Treasurer ’26 Spectator Treasurer ’25 Windmills of Holland ’25 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Dramatic Club ’24 Glee Club '24, ’25, ’26 The Newise ’25 Athletic Association ’25 Little Ruthie' the treasurer of our class, A favorite with all, both laddie and lass; Many a daily task that would trouble me or you Would never faze our Ruthie for she’ll come smiling thru. HARRY PAUL ALCORN “Peter” Orchestra ’23, ’24, ’25 Athletic Association ’25 Paul can play the saxaphone And, jazz the latest tune; He’ll be a second Lopez We hope he gets there soon. WILLIAM FRANCIS ALCORN “Bill” Sec. of “Women Hater's Club” Now Bill is small But he has pep When he drives the Packard Gee! but it does step,—just ask LaYilla. ETHEL IRENE ANDERSON “Ethel” Glee Club '24. ’25 Athletic Association '25 The Newsie ’25 Ethel is pretty, Ethel is fair. She wears her hair in curls: She is friendly and charming to everyone Well liked by hoys and girls. BYRON BARCLAY “Adam” Football ’24 Athletic Association '25 We hope that in the wide world Our Byron will find a place, He’s one of our class and we wish him well And hope he wins in the race. IMOGENE ROSENA BAUER “Genie” Glee Club ’24. '25. '26 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Sophomore Dramatic Club '24 Windmills of Holland '25 The Newsie '25 Love Pirates of Hawaii '25 Athletic Association ’25 One of the smallest maidens, Our Senior Class does hold, Her cheeks are red, her eyes are bright, Her heart is made of gold. FRANKLIN MARION BELL “Bell” Here’s to Franklin. “Frank” for short, He'll always be a very good sport. REGINA KATHRYN BREIG “Gene Basketball ’24, ’25, ’26 Dramatic Club ’24 Glee Club ’24, ’25 The Newsie ’25 Athletic Association ’25 Gene is famed for a charming smile, Bright eyes and a merry laugh all the while, She is found to be always a friend true blue And we wish her the best of luck all through. ETHEL BUCKLEY “Buck” Spectator Board ’25 Choral Club ’25 Basketball ’24, ’25 Dramatic Club ’24 The Newsie ’25 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Athletic Association ’25 An awful tease, a peck of fun, A loyal friend, a jolly chum; Good in work, good in play, How we’ll miss her when she’s away. WILMA EDYTHE BUSH “Billie” Glee Club ’23, ’24, ’25 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Now Wilma is a quiet miss, To fun, she paid little heed, She’s one of the class of ’26 So we know she’ll always succeed. IDA BUTCH “Ide” Glee Club ’25 “Wind Mills of Holland” ’25 Basket Ball ’25, ’26 If you need a girl who’s full of pep, As in basket ball, well, Butch can step. Although she’s small she has the speed. So the Senior Class gives her the lead. MARY VIOLA CAMPBELL Basketball ’25, ’26 Athletic Association ’25 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Glee Club ’24, ’25 Dramatic Club ’24 Mary can play basketball She’s a very athletic lass And when she is driving the Jewett She likes to step on the gas. HELEN M. BLACKSON “Blackie” Glee Club '24. ’25. ’26 Captain of Plymouth '24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Choral Club ’26 Helen’s a domestic lass. She’ll make a good housekeeper; In days to come in a bungalow She’ll run the vacuum sweeper. HELEN LUCILLE BLOSE “Jakie” Basketball ’23. ’24. ’25. ’26 Glee Club ’24. ’25 Sophomore Dramatic Club ’24 Athletic Association ’25 Windmills of Holland ’25 The Newsie ’25 Helen’s energetic, and full of pep A winsome little lassie; she can step She’s tall and slender, with coal black hair And always a happy smile she’ll wear. LOIS GOLDIE BOARTS “Pete” Basketball ’26 Little, little five foot eight, A basketbal’ player. all and straight Dark browr hair and brown eves toe. When she is gone, what will we do? ORVILLE BORTZ “Bortxle” Bashful, quiet and shy is he, A better friend there ne’er could be, A farmer is this worthy guy. From home to school he comes on high. ROBERT EDWARD BREIG “Bob” Sophomore Dramatic Club ’24 Athletic Association '25 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Here’s our Bob, so big and tall, In heighth he stands above us all, He’s famed for brains and rosy cheeks. And words of wisdom, which he speaks. ROBERT WILLIAM CAMPBELL “Bob” Captain of Plymouth ’24 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Athletic Association ’25 Here s our Bob. the shiek of shieks, Looks like one of the ancient Greeks, In Cicero he does not star But in the world he may go far. JENNIE ELIZABETH CAPPO “Jennie” Glee Club '24. '25 “Captain of Plymouth” ’24 “Windmills of Holland” ’25 Here’s to Jennie, So sweet and small, A friend of one, A friend of all. PETER R. CARRICATO “Pete” Football ’24, '25 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Pete, a husky football lad. Is never known to Ret very mad; He likes to laugh and smile all day, He chases all our gloom away. CARMELA VIRGINIA CERASO “Cherry” Basket Ball '25, '26 The Newsie Pageant ’25 Glee Club '25 Crimson Eyebrows '26 Athletic Association ’25 ar,De 'a 's as swee as she is short At Basket Ball games, she is a sport i T 's wayy- her eyes are brown And she s never known to wear a frown. ANNA BEATRICE CHESNULEVICE “Nan” Anna is fair with hair of gold, ne.ver known to frown or scold. Well miss her when she goes away Bor more than we can ever say. EUGENE COFFMAN “Gene Class Treasurer ’25 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Gene is quite courageous He likes to sass his teacher And though lie’s fond of playing jokes Someday he'll he a preacher. ADELAIDE JANE COLEMAN “Addie” Dramatic Club '24 The “Newsie” '25 Love Pirates of Hawaii” ’25 Glee Club Librarian '26 Here’s to Adelaide a very fine lass And a member of the Senior Class; A brighter girl you'll never find In English IV she sure does shine. ALICE ELEANOR CRAIG “Red” Windmills of Holland ’25 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Dramatic Club '24 Glee Club '24. '25. '26 Choral Club '25. ’26 Athletic Association '25 The Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Curly hair, pretty clothes. She can play and dance and sing; Always merry, ever gay— We wish her success in everything. REX CRAIG “Mon” Rex is a fellow of great ambition He never fails in a sporting proposition; He’s fond of the girls, and likes them all One of these days he’s bound to fall. MARIE CRIBBS “Cribbsie” Glee Club ’25, ’26 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 She’s one of the class of '26, Witty and bright and full of tricks; In school she’ll study and never play, While out of school it’s the other way. CHESTER EDWIN CRAVENER “Ed” Choral Club '25. '26 Athletic Association '25 Spectator Board '25, Editor ’26 Love Pirates of Hawaii 26 Dramatic Club ’24 Here’s to Ed, so tall and fair, Light blue eyes and curley hair; He thinks lie’s cutting quite a dash Driving around, showing off his Nash. CLARENCE ARDELLE CROWE “Crowe” Orchestra '23, ’24, ’25, ’26. He’s peppy and jolly and full of fun, From break of day, till set of sun; And, as up thro life he will pass, We’ll hold him dear, in the Senior Class. JAMES MADISON CUMMINS “Jim” In this High School of smiles, joys and sorrow There is one who can never be blue Jim Cummins thinks not of tomorrow But jokes the live-long day through. MARIE DIMSHO “Jack” When you first see Marie you would say, She does nothing but think all day But when you know as she’s known at school. You’ll find she does nothing but fool, fool, foolt MABEL DOUTT “Doutty” Glee Club ’23 Here’s to Mabel, her hair in a net. But someday the “bob” will get her yet. VERYLE CATHRINE DOVERSPIKE “Dovey” Spectator Board ’25 Glee Club '25 Windmills of Holland '25 Pageant The Newsie ’25 Athletic Association ’25 Dramatic Club ’24 As the trail of life leads onward And far from classmates we stray; We’ll leave a thought for our Veryle One always happy and gay. HELEN MILDRED ELLENBERGER “Millie” Glee Club ’25. ’26 Choral Club ’26 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Athletic Association ’25 Mildred’s a very studious lass Never a year did she fail to pass; In our memories long she'll stay We hate to see her go away. NELLIE MAXINE FERRIER “Max” “She’s as pleasant and cheerful a worker As you’ll ever want to see; A bright and happy little lass I’m sure you’ll all agree.” NELLIE ELIZABETH GAGEN “Nell” Spectator Board ’24 Glee Club J25 Basket Ball ’24. ’25. Capt. ’26 Dramatic Club ’24 Athletic Association ’25 Nellie's full of mischief. She’s adways playing tricks; We’ re proud to have her with us In the class of ’26. AGNES O’DELE GARRETT “Aggie” Dramatic Club ’23 Glee Club ’25 Choral Club ’26 The Newsie ’25 Athletic Association ’25 Pretty, winsome, small and sweet, A more charming lass you’ll never meet; She keeps us guessing with her eyes, Someday a dancer she’ll be, we sumise. BERTHA ELIZABETH HENDERSON “Betty” Here’s to Betty, so tall and fair, A merry lass who drives away care, A seamstress, typist, and student too, And to all her friends she’ll e’er be true. EDITH ELIZABETH HILDEBRAND “Edie” Glee Club ’24. ’25, ’26 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Edith is a sunshine lass A modest girl of the Senior Class We wish her success in the days to come For she’s sure to make a very good chum. ISABELLE JACKSON HILTY “Issy” Glee Club ’25 “Windmills of Holland ’25 The Newsie ’25 Issy’s popular and liked by the boys, Her ways are cute and cunning. She’s always dressed like a china doll, And we all find her stunning. MARTHA JANE HOFFMAN “Mat” Dramatic Club ’24 Martha can cook, Martha can sew; Our best wishes with her will go. EDGAR GLENN JACK “Jacky” Captain of Plymouth ’24 Choral Club ’25 President Dramatic Club ’24 Little, little, five foot four, Makes us like him more and more; Every morning he is late, Every night he has a date. ABRILLA B. JOHNSTON “Brilla” Donora H. S. ’23, '24 Bryant Society Secretary of Latin Club “Kathleen” Athletic Association '25 Choral Club '26 Abrilla is bright, in her studies she’s fine. She’s tall and slender too; Though she has been with us only a year We've found that she’s true blue. RALPH ELMER JOHNSON “Ben” Athletic Association '25 The inner half of ever cloud Is bright and shining; He therefore turns his clouds about And always wears them inside out To show the silver lining. RUTH NAOMI JOYCE “Joycie” Athletic Association 23. 24 Glee Club '23, '24 K. K. Klub '24 Now here is our friend Joycie As quiet as one could wish But oh! It’s the silent angler That always catches the hsh. WILDA AUGUSTA KENNEDY “Gui” Dramatic Club Always laughing, full of fun Keeps the boys all on the run. Likes to play when work is done,— What’s her name? It’s Wilda. BERNARD G. KIRKLEWSKI “Kirk” Basketball ’23, ’24. ’25. Captain ’26. Bernard hails from Morning Sun And sure is quite a sheik. When it comes to basketball He’s just as hard to beat. AMOS H. KISSINGER “Amo.” Band ’24, ’25 An out-of-town boy is Amos, He’s as learned as learned can be, Oh how to feed the chickens. And how to trim a tree. HAROLD J. KLINGENSMITH “Honey J South Hill’s High— Pre. Junior Board of Trade ’23, ’24 Track ’23, ’24, Cap't ’24 Orchestra ’23, ’24 Vandergrift High— Orchestra ’25, '26 The Newsie ’25 . Athletic Association ’25 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Honey J. is fond of fun. Of the girls he’s fonder still, Dashing, gay, and full of pep What he does, it’s with a will. ■ PAUL LASH “Dinah” Orchestra ’22 Football ’22. '23, ’25 Basketball '23. ’24, Cap’t-’25, ’26 Dramatic Club ’24 Athletic Association !25 , ... .. A lad thal’s tall, blue eyed and fair, Is Dinah, the kid that’s always there His basket ball ways, make the game that he plays A fine one that’s honest and square. i j MARIE LICKENFELT Glee Club ’24, President ’25 Operetta ’24 Marie is lively, Marie is gay Marie’s always smiling every day Her curly locks bob in the air When it comes to fun she’ll be right there. JAMES MELVIN LITTLE Here’s to Melvin with hair of red He helps us all when we’re in need He’s always helpful and loyal too Our best wishes are his indeed. GERTRUDE BLANCHE LITTLE “Trudy” Gertrude is studious. In her lessons she’s bright She works with a will From morning till night. ERNANILOSASSO Orchestra '22. '23, '24, ’25, ’26 Band '22. ’24. ’25. ’26 Orchestra Manager ’26 Assistant Band Manager ’26 Ernie plays the clarinet He’s the best we have heard yet; Some day lie’ll be a fine musician And then he’ll publish a composition. NORA BELLE LONG “Red” Washington Township ’25 Nora has been here a year, From her few words you ever hear, She works quite bard to do her best, With auburn curls she has been blessed. VIOLA BLANCHE LUCAS “Bing” Glee Club ’25 The Newsie ’25 A jollier, merrier, happier lass, We never shall hope to see; And Bing is as fine and true a friend As ever a girl could be. RALPH LYNCH “Ben” Ralph Lynch, small and shy, Holds his head up very high; Though perhaps it’s just a rumor. He only works when he’s in the humor. EVELYN ELIZABETH MATHEWS “Matty” Glee Club ’25 t Athletic Association ’25 Evelyn’s one of the Seniors we love Jolly and happy and gay; She never is cross but good-natured and kind Just the same day after day. LENA MILES “Smiles” Glee Club ’25 Basketball ’25, ’26 The Newsie ’25 Dramatic Club ’24 Athletic Association ’25 Laughing blue eyes and golden hair Whatever she does, she’s always fair A friend of one, a friend of all, One of our stars of the basketball. JOYCE MOORE Dramatic Club '23 The Newsie ’25 Choral Club ’25, '26 Glee Club ’24, '25 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Class Secretary ’23 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Hair is gold, Eyes of blue Thats our Joycie, she’s true blue. Georgia a. McCarthy “Chou” Glee Club ’24. ’25 Dramatic Club ’24 Our Senior Class wouldn’t be complete If Georgia wasn’t always in her seat, Laughing eyes and artificial curls, Make the fellows go round in whirls. ROBERT McCLURE “Bob” Football ’22. ’23. ’24. ’25 Captain of Plymouth ’24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Spectator Board ’21 Band ’24. ’25. ’26 Orchestra ’25, 26 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 President Women Hater’s Club’ He is one football player, Who rises early in the morn, He talks but very seldom— And vet he blows his horn. ANDREW LOGAN McCOMB “Andy” Football '23. '24, 25 Andy’s short and husky And he drives a taxi too: When the weather’s wet and blustry ■Call a cab, lie'll see you thru. MARGARET ELIZABETH McGEARY Captain of Plymouth '24 Glee Club ’24, '25, '26 Dramatic Club '24 Windmills of Holland '25 Athletic Association '25 Choral Club '25, '26 The Newsie '25 Love Pirates of Hawaii '25 Peg’s an aristocratic miss. With dark brown curley hair, A soft, sweet voice and charming ways She is a maid most rare. MARTHA LUCILLE McINTIRE “Marty” Glee Club '25. ;26 The Newsie '25 Love Pirates of Hawaii '26 A friend in need—that’s Marty: A friend indeed—that’s Marty; With ever a cheery word and smile, Happy and carefree all the while. Dainty and sweet, always in style— That’s M arty. MYRA MARGARET McKINSTRY “Peg” Glee Club '23. '24 Dramatic Club '24 Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 The Newsie ’25 Peggy goes smiling the whole day long. She’s cheerful and gay, no matter what’s wrong. CAROLYN LUCILLE McKOWN “Puse” The Newsie ’25 Tall and sweet and divinely fair: Is this charming miss with golden hair. LILLIAN SUSANNE McLAUGHLIN Basketball ’23, ’24 Glee Club '24, '25 Athletic Association ’25 Pageant The Newsie” ’25 Windmills of Holland '25 Here’s our Lill, a pal good and true. One of the best of the ’26 crew. Is she a friends? Well—you just ask Any member of the '26 class. BRUCE NEWELL Orchestra '25, '26 Band '25, '26 He’s tall and dark and debonair He plays the fiddle with an air He's seldom heard to speak at length He doesn’t want to waste his strength. VIRGINIA MAE ORR “Ginny” The Newsie '25 Virginia is a kind, true girl, And we wish her great success With laughing eyes and curly hair, We’ll not her future try to guess. JENNIE CATHERINE OWENS Sec. Sonhomore Dramatic Club ’24 Windmills of Holland ’25 Glee Club '25 Athletic Association ’25 The Newsie '25 Spectator Board ’25 Jennie’s fond of all the boys, They fill her life with many joys; She’s cute and charming in her ways, She’ll not be lonely in future days. LUCY GLADYS PHILLIPS “Prudy” Dramatic Club ’24 “The Newsie” ’25 “Glee Club” ’25. ’26 Spectator Board ’24. ’25, ’26 “Windmills of Holland” ’25 Athletic Association ’25 This Gladys is our friend A charming lady both petite and bright When you come to your wits’ end She is willing to give a ray of light. HELEN ANDERSON POFFINBERGER “Poffy” Glee Club ’24. ’25 Cheer Leader ’25. ’26 Basketball ’23. '24. ’25, Mgr. ’26 Choral Club '25, ’26 Athletic Association ’25 Sophomore Dramatic Club ’24 Pageant “The Newsie” ’25 The Crimson Eyebrows” ’26 A face of beauty fair. A form divine and tall, A voice so sweet and soft, Make her beloved by all. ERNEST GLENN POTTS “Ernie” Football ’22. ’23. ’24. Capt. ’25 Crimson Eyebrows ’26 A foot-ball lad was Ernest Our captain brave and bold And he defended V. H. S. Like a knight in days of old. GRACE ZELLA RALSTON Athletic Association ’25 Glee Club ’24, ’25 A helping hand, and all the while, A laughing look, and she can cook; Some folks would travel many a mile To see our dear Grace smile her smile. JAMES ANDREW RAMSEY “Jim” Behold! James Ramsey, Small and shy; He’ll be a great man By and by. EDNA ELIZABETH REMPLE “Eddie” Hazard High School ’23. ’24 Marianna High School ’24, ’25 Stunt Club ’22, ’23 Glee Club ’23, ’24 Edna is a quiet maid, Her personality is sweet; A kind friend she will ever be, A smile she gives, when e’er we meet. HELEN DOROTHY RUPERT Ridgeway H. S.— D. E. S. Club Glee Club The Best One Curwensville H. S.— Mrs. Leslie’s Telegram Cheer Leader Miss Helen has just joined us We hope she enjoyed her stay She hasn’t been her very long So this is all we can say. JENNIEBELLE SAMPLE Glee Club ’24. '25 Pageant ’25 Wavy hair, eyes blue of hue lways smiling, staunch and true CCheerful and beaming, never blue Who? Jenniebelle. FRANK SCIULLO Orchestra '23. ’24 In mathematics he can shine. In music none can be as fine; He uses Stacomb on his hair In all his studies he's good or fair. JOHN LELAND SHAFFER “Lee” Orchestra '25, ’26 Band 25, '26 I.eland drives a flivver” and plays a cornet Both things he can do very well. We hope he succeeds in whatever he does Some day he’ll be great—time will tell. JOHN SHANNON “Jock” Little John with rosy cheeks And raven curly hair Witty words he always speaks He’ll never take a dare. CLAIR RUSSELL SHIRLEY “Whitey” Basket ball '25, '26 Clair is verv learned He makes us think ’’e's wise; He's also literary And likes to criticise. MOORE IRA SMELTZER “Shorty” I Our Moore in Cicero class Is quite as can be, He likes to take a little nap When he wakes up, Oh gee! CHARLES CLIFFORD SMELTZER “Chuck” Here’s Chuck Smeltzer with hair of red. Uses Stacomb to make it well bred; In every class his lessons he recited. But in the attempt he got very excited. MINNIE REGINA SMITH “Min” Min’s a friend of one and all, A pal the whole way through, Witty, bright and snappy too. When he’s around she's never blue. MARY M. SOLINGER “Slinger” Glee Club ’24. '25 Windmills of Holland ’25 Love Pirates of Hawaii '25 Here's luck to our Mary, So fair and so tall, We’re sure she wishes The same to us all. GEORGE LABANNA STEELE “Dode” George is tall and handsome, Bright and clever too, He’s liked by everyone of us He's been a sport all through. RUTH NORVELLA STERNER Glee Club ’25 Basket ball ’23 The Newsie ’25 Ruth is quiet and very sedate Though she walks slowly, she seldom is late; She’s another class-mate we all hold dear, We wish her success more and more every year. VIOLA MAE STITT Please don’t forget this little lass And remember her marks in History Class, In all other studie’s she knew her stuff But in History Class, she was just a bluff. EARL STOOPS “Stoops” Football ’24, ’25 The Crimson Eyebrows ’26 Athletic Association ’25 Earl is a lad of football fame He played very well in every game He likes the girls and they like him He drives his car with lots of vim. RUSSEL J. STROSTER “Russ” Windmills of Holland ’25 Orchestra ’25, ’26 Band ’25, ’26 Here’s to “Russ” a sport you see. And just as witty as can be. Always happy and full of fun. But—You’ll never know “Russ” ’Til you hear his drum. ROLAND SWARTZ “Babe” Athletic Association ’25 Roland Swartz, a bashful lad, A finer fellow could never be had In all his studies he’s up to date While lots of us never had such fate. JOHN JOSEPH TANANIS John is a short and bashful lad He never makes a noise But he’s a friend and sport as well Like all our Senior bovs. CHARLES TOMLINSON Basketball '23, ’24 Football ’23. ’24, ’25 Spectator Board ’24 “Collegiate” A more industrious youth you’ve never seen. Nor one with so much up there in his “bean” A fellow who with everyone can mix, Is “Collegiate,” our old pal of ’26. CHARLES MEADE TOWNSEND “Chuck” Chuck makes a fine taxi-driver He comes when we call in a hurry; Industrious, careful but speedy He’s sure to succeed—so why worry? EVELYN TURNEY “Turney” Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26 Choral Club ’26 “The Captain of Plymouth” ’24 “Love Pirates of Hawaii ’26 Evelyn’s loyal, Evelyn’s true, Always merry, never blue. In her studies she is first rate, Coming to school, she’s never late. GEORGIANNA TURNER “Georgie” It matters not how this I state She is the master of men’s fate. But in History class, as you will see Her marks aren’t what they ought to be. DELLA URBAN “Dale” Della Urban is tall and fair And when it comes to fun she’s there; Her heart is light, her cares are few. She s ever willing to help me and you. JOSEPH VILLANO “Joe” Joe doesn't like to come to school He is here very seldom as a rule But when he conies his lessons lie knows He does more work than you’d suppose. RUTH ISABELLE WHERRY “Rufus” (dee Club '26 Choral Club '26 Ruth is just another friend True blue through high school davs She’s sweet and quiet all the while And winsome in her ways. RUTH AGNES WILSON “Red” Dramatic Club '24 The Xewsie 25 Dainty Ruth Wilson Is a pretty little lass, She's one of the red-heads We have in our class. HENRIETTA ELEANOR WOLFORD “Hen” Spectator Staff '23 Treasurer Sophomore class '24 Secretary Junior class '25 Glee Club '24, '25 Captain of Basket Ball '23, '24 Windmills of Holland '25 Captain of Plymouth '24 Cheer Leader '24, '25, '26 Pageant “The Newsie '25 Sophomore Dramatic Club '24 Choral Club '25, '26 Athletic Association '25 Crimson Eyebrows '26 Hen is a sport and true blue friend Clever and witty too; We wish her success unto the end And joy her whole life through. MARTHA EVELYN YOUNG “Red” Athletic Association '25 Choral Club '25, '26 Glee Club '24, '25, '26 Sophomore Dramatic Club '24 Windmills of Holland '25 Love Pirate of Hawaii '26 Pageant “The Newsie” '25 Spectator Staff '25, '26 Crimson Eyebrows '26 Here’s to Red a good dancer is she, One of those girls we all like to see; Queer to say, she loves a red headed lad— But a happier couple could never be had. THE SPECTATOR 31 We the class of 1926, of the Vandergrift High School being of sound mind and memory and of a benevolent spirit toward struggling humanity, do declare this to be our last will and testament, thereby an-nuling any and all bequests hertofore made by the class of 1926. Item 1—To Mr. Kurtz and Faculty, we do hereby give our most grateful and sincere thanks for attempting to instill within our cerebum a few drops of wisdom. Item 2—To our beloved brethren, the Juniors, we leave our comfortable seats in Room 29; and our dignified and efficient management of the “Spectator.” Item 3—Poflfv bequeaths her worn-out compact to Jean McClelland to be refilled for the coming semester. Item 4—The Three Musketters (Rex, Gene and Byron) have left their rusty muskets to Cecil. Marlin and Chuck. Item 5—Abrilla Johnson bequeaths her height to Shorty Byrne. Item 6—The Senior Class leaves funds for purchasing a special made chair for Hippo. Item 7—Imogene Bauer leaves her straight boyish bob to Ella Dickey. Item 8—Melvin Little leaves fond and endearing memories to a few of the girls in the Sophomore Class. Item 9—Franklin Bell bequeaths his fondness for loafing and Hirting to Johnnie M agaro. Item 10—To the Juniors we leave a copy of our Senior Annual, so they may have improved models of our modern style. Item 11—To the Juniors desiring knowledge on Civics and History, we leave the example of Jim Cummins, “The Man of Wisdom.” Item 12—To the School in general a silver loving cup. which we hope will be the first of a collection to be placed in the new case in the front hall. Item 13—To Mr. Kurtz the privilege of rounding up all the study hall skippers. May lie do this as thoroughly as in the past year. Item 14—To Miss Ray the memory of the most silent Trigonometry Class she ever taught. Item 15—To Mr. Foster the best behaved class that ever studied American history. Item 16—To Miss Stahlman a vacation from demanding excuses and keeping in the tardies. Item 17—To Mr. Davis, an orchestra greatly diminished bv the loss of our valuable Senior musicians. Item 18—To Miss Baker a sorely needed rest from making Operetta costumes. Item 19—To the Freshies we have a book in the office, stating traffic rules in V. H. S. Item 20—To the oncomers in room 29, the gum under the seats. Item 21—“Redhead” Young bestows on Item 22—To Miss Hespenheide, the memory of a very attentive and responsive class in English IV. Martha Brayshaw her clever witticians and wise cracks. We hereby appoint as executors of this, our Last Will and Testament, Mr. Wallace, Miss Hogan, Miss Bain, Miss McKee, Miss McDowell, Miss Major, Mr. Margraf and Mr. Thompson. Signed—The Senior Class. Witnesses: Veryl Doverspike, Agnes Allen, Joyce Moore, Gladys Phillips. 32 THE SPECTATOR ! should be a BUICK HOWARD E. WAGLE Hancock Avenue and Walnut Street | Phone 56. VANDERGRIFT, PA. | COMPLIMENTS OF B. M. SWANK Funeral Director Phones—Day 3A; Night 3R. THE SPECTATOR 33 Senior Notes The class of ’26 is about to pass on into the world of work and w'orry. Our hearts are heavy to think that our school days are over. How we longed to be the envied seniors and above all be through with the work and grind of school but how little we realized that our school days are our happiest and best days. Our class organized sometime before Christmas electing “Swede” Hammer, president; Chuck” Mitchell, vice president; Agnes Allen, secretary; and Ruth Anderson, treasurer. Later we ordered caps, scarfs and pennants of our class colors, Blue and Gold. We received them shortly after our Christmas vacation. Next in the line of events w'e ordered our rings and pins. Of course wre always have our ar-guents about those things. I think all senior classes do. They haven't come yet and we can hardly contain ourselves in our anxiety to get them. At a recent meeting we chose our class flowers and motto. The choice being the “Violet and our motto: “The Door to Success is Labeled Push” (So is McCroy’s 5 and 10c store door.) Now, the last that happened was ordering announcements and cards, also getting measured for our caps and gow'ns. My! That sounds good but we hate to think of Senior In September 1922 (A. D.) A band of eager freshmen Entered the portals of V. H. S. The joke of the upper classmen. They looked into our freshmen rooms, And said that grass grew there; They called us green and babies, We took it all though it wasn’t fair. We had our “greenie” party, Then all worked with a will, To pass the final examinations That shoved us up the hill. In ’23 we organized, And officers elected. The green and silver banner As class colors we selected. Our spirit was undaunted, Although we lost a few; Some entered the business world, Others entered matrimony too. the night we wear them because we will disembark on another shore. On Thursday morning, April fifteenth at our regular chapel service, Supt. Omo gave a very interesting and beneficial talk to the student body before presenting our varsity basket ball team with tokens of appreciation for their successful season. Sweaters, letters, basket balls and wrist watches w'ere awarded each member of the varsity team. The hasket-balls were given by the girls basket Hall team with the aid of the senior girls and other girls of the High School. A bake sale was held to raise the money for the purchase. Our basket ball girls were also presented with letters and pictures. All of the girls team are seniors, except one. The varsity boys who will graduate, are Hammer, Mitchell, Lash and Kirklewski. We feel very important to have the championship Basketball team of Allegheny and Kiski Valley members of our class. I guess this ends our Senior notes since nothing has happened. Our parties will be during the month of May; the first being the evening of the seventh. We Seniors say “Good Bye” with sad hearts to our beloved school teachers and class mates. —Evelyn Young ’26. Class In '24 our dream came true— The annex w:as completed. And in the new gymnasium Great athletes competed. In Chapel exercises we did our part. In readings, songs and plays; Oh, when we were Juniors Those were the good old days. In ’25 when we came back, We lost some teachers dear. We looked through all the building. But they haven’t been found this year. Seniors we are in ’26 With the largest enrollment yet, Our colors are blue and gold Our flower the violet. We started out to find success. We have reached the end you bet The door of success is labeled “push” But we haven’t pushed it yet. —Adelaide Coleman ’26. 34 THE SPECTATOR i KISKI NEWS i I CO. I The Spalding Store Baseball, Tennis and j Bathing Suits WE HAVE WHAT I YOU ARE LOOKING FOR 149 Grant Avenue Vandergrift. ____________________ I Vandergrift Dry Cleaning Works Pressing and Repairing ___ i Office, 111 Grant Avenue } Vandergrift, Pa. Phone 41. Office, Warren Avenue j Apollo, Pa. Phone 326 For Up-to-Date j Footwear LET GEORGE DOIT !------------------1 ------------------j Grant Studio 137A Grant Avenue. Phone 229. H. John George Real Estate and Insurance Contracting — Frigidaires { _______________I — Mabel McComb Piano, Organ and Theory 104 Custer Avenue Phone 774 THE SPECTATOR 35 ALUMNI NOTES Ena Buckley '24. Wynona Love '24 and Mildred Roeper '25 have been forced to discontinue their college work for this year because of illness. Paul Shaffer '22 and Louis Ceraso '23 both students Bucknell were welcome visitors at the High School during the Easter Vacation. Paul will he a graduate from Bucknell this year. Mary Culp '22 will graduate from Wilson College this spring; while Margaret Lind-qvist '24 will complete her work at Penn Hall. Miss Lindqvist accompanied a number of school friends to Bermuda during the Spring recess. To Elizabeth Campbell '22, a senior at Westminster, has been given the honor of designing the costumes for their annual May Day festival. Hazel Chessman '22 will complete her work at P. C. W. this year; Lottie Shaffer and Ethelda Graden will complete theirs at Allegheny. The following members of our Alumni were home for the Spring vacation: Leslie Brookhart '24, Waynesburg College; Bob Bowers '23, MichiganUniversity ; Delniar George '23, Penn State; Rita Kahl ’23. Seton Hill; Sara Love '22. Penn State; Alton Smeltzer '24, Pitt; Pauline Bolar '24, Wilson; Betty Smith '24, Allegheny; Virginia Brookhart '24, Carnegie Tech; John Radcliffe '23. Penn State; Arthur Dar-baker '23. University of Michigan; Florence Phillips '24, Ohio Wesleyan; Ada Eiscus '25, P. C. W.; Jacob Landau ’23, Pitt. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Black-son, December 28. 1925, a son, Raymond Calvin, Jr. Mrs. Blackson was Hulda Broski of the class of '23. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Margraf are quite proud of Wm. Andrew, Jr., who was born January 19, 192b. Mrs. Margraf will be remembered as Martha Broski '22. On April 12th. a daughter, Evelyn Ailcen, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mathews. Mr. Mathews belonged to the class of ’23. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Paterson, April 14th. a daughter. Mrs. Paterson was formerlv Miss Olive Espy of the class of '21. Miss Calla Stahlman will sail from New York. June 30th, on the Cunard Boat, Lancastria for an European tour and will visit Portugal, Spain, N. Africa, Italy, France, Norway, Sweden, Scotland and Germany. Miss Ruth Hoffman of the class of ’24 is now employed as bookkeeper and stenographer for the Frodenheim Wholesale Druggists. Pittsburgh. I | “Kuppenheimer” “Kirschbaum” “Cortley Clothes” Three outstanding brands ready-to-wear CLOTHING especially designed for Young Fellows—let us help you look your best on GRADUATION DAY GIVE LOVELY JEWELS OR the Bride, the Graduate, the Wedding Anniversary, nothing will more happily express your good wishes than a piece of Jewelry or Silverware, a good Watch or a precious Jewel, and yet serve as a constant reminder of the giver. Such articles speak of traditions of good taste, permanently lovely in the midst of changing fashion. Months have been spent in gathering a wonderful array of ex quisitely beautiful pieces for this season of many events. Everyone has some relative or friend who will be the recipient of Gifts at this time. We shall be very glad to help you select the most appropriate thing for the occasion. Our prices are amazingly low and through the courtesy of Our Perfected Partial Payment Plan, a small initial deposit will give you immediate possession of any article and the balance can be arranged in weekly or monthly amounts to suit your convenience. GIFTS THAT LAST Established 1909 Telephone 312A Jeweler and Registered Optometrist Cor. Grant and McKinley Avenue, Vandergrift, Pa. Nam Paul Alcorn ....... Wm. Alcorn ........ Agnes Allen ....... Ethel Anderson .... Janet Anderson .... Ruth Anderson ..... Helen Blose ....... Byron Barclay ..... Imogene Bauer ..... Franklin Bell ..... Lois Bortz ........ Regina Breig ...... Robert Breig ...... Ethel Buckley Orville Bortz ..... Wilma Bush ........ Ida Butch ......... Mary Campbell ..... Jennie Cappo ...... Robert Campbell.... Peter Carricato.... Adelaide Coleman ... Rex Craig ......... Eleanor Craig...... Edwin Cravenor .... Carmella Ceraso ... Anna Chesnulevice Eugene Coffman .... Ardelle Crowe ..... Marie Cribbs ...... James Cummins...... Marie Dimsho ...... Mabel Doutt ....... Veryle Doverspike Mildred Ellenberger Maxine Ferrier .... Nellie Gagen ...... Agnes Garrett ..... Rolf Hammer........ WHO’S WHO IN THE CLASS OF ’26 Answers to Peter .Bill Ignatz .Ethel .Jan .Ruthie .Jakie By ........ .Gene .Frank Lo .Genie .Bob .Buck ..Bortzy ..Buly ..Ide ...... ..Mary ..Jen ...... ..Bob ..Pete ..Addie Rex ...... ..Red ...... ..Ed ...Cherry .... ..Anna ..... ..Gene ..... ..Kreisler ...Cribbsie .. ...Jimmy Marie ...Mabel ... ...Dovey M illy ...Max ..... ...Nel ..... ...Aggie ... ...Ham ..... Loves ..Verle ..Cars ................ ..Russel Try and find out ..Hammer ..Who Knows ..To loaf ....... — ...To talk ......... ..Nothing ...To her serious ...To be funny ...I wonder ...Him ............. ...The “sticks” .... ...Occasionally Basket-ball ...Ditto ...Commercial Law ...Ruth ...Someone ........ ...Dignity ........ ...To pretend ...Someone ...Himself ........ ....Everyone ....... Morning Sun ...To sleep ...To act ......... ....A roadster ....Excitement ..... ’Lolly” ......... ....Long hair ..Paul Hard to tell .... ....To be sweet .... ....Everybody ...... ....“Soddie” ....... .....Ruth .......... Wants to be Needs Favorite Expression Famous .............. Taxi driver ......... A student ........... Queen of Sheba .Bright ............. Mrs. Hammer Champ hi-jumper President .......... .An actress ......... .Left alone ......... .Dignified .......... .A chorus girl ...... .French Instructor .Funny .............. .A sheik .A clerk ............ .Hard to tell ....... Contrary ........... ..Called on ......... He won’t say ....... ..Coach ............. ..Proper ............ ..Sportsman ......... Musician ........... .Everything ......... ..Coaxed ............ His own ............ ..Druggist .......... ..A friend .......... ..Stenographer ...... ..Smart ............. Life saver ......... Of some use .Michael Angelo II ...Nurse ............ ...Nurse ............ ...B. B. star........ .. His only ......... . Red Grange II ..... ..Ambition ........................... Gee whiz ..Gasoline Banana Oil ..Pep ................................... Oh Gosh ..To throw out......................... Who. me? ...Opportunity Oh, dear ...Attention .................. Gee. is that right .Height That’s just what I thought ....Advice ..........................1 don’t know ....Something ..................For Heaven’s sake ....Be congenial .......................... Oh, my ....Nerve Oh, heck ....Hard to tell..................................v Baloney ....Assistance ........................ Listen here .. .Be on time ...............Ah, you don’t know ....A shoe shine..................... Finished yet? ...To study .................. For crying out loud ....Understood .............................. Shure A taking to....... Much Experience ....... Courage Some fun Much Henna-rinse .Gladys .......... .Appreciation Variety .To come out of it Friends Protection A Rirl .Her own .A hair-cut .A ring .A boy friend .Someone Miss Wilson .News stand .Attention ....... I hope to tell you 1 hope Ah, ha' Who told you? .......Aw. C’tnon ......... Hey Gene Hey Kid I can do that Holy gee! Tell us another one Hey Rex! ... For craps sake ............. Yeah? ........ Well, now ........ Holy cow Alright now? ..............Aw! For crying out loud ........... Oh gee! .......... My gosh ........... Really? ........... Oh crap WHO’S WHO IN THE CLASS OF ’26 Name Answers to Betty Henderson .........Betts ..... Edith Hildebrand ........Edie Isabelle Hilty ..........Issy Martha Hoffman............Marty ..... Glenn Jack ...............Jackie Ralph Johnston ..........Ben ....... Abrilla Johnston ........Brilla Ruth Joyce ..............Ruthic Wilda Kennedy.............Gus ....... Bernard Kirklewski ......Kirk Amos Kissinger.............Amos Harold Klingensmith.....Honey J Paul Lash ................Dinah Marie Liclcenfelt.........Marie Ralph Lynch .............Ben ........ Helen Blackson ..........Blackic Gertrude Little...........Trudy ...... Melvin Little ...........Red Nora Long ................Nora Ernani Losasso ...........Erni ...... Blanche Lucas ...........Bingic Evelyn Mathews.............Matty ..... Lena Miles ..............Smiles ...... Charles Mitchell ........Chuck Joyce Moore..............Red ......... Georgia McCarthy.........Georgie Robert McClure...........Bob ........ Andrew McComb ............Andy ....... Margaret McGeary ........Peg ......... Martha Mclntire .........Mac Margarette McKinstry.....Peg Lucille McKown ..........Puse ........ Lillian McLaughlin ......Lill ........ Bruce Newell .............Bruce ...... Virginia Orr .............Ginny ..... Jennie Owens..............Fluffy ...... Gladys Phillips..........Prudy Helen Poffinberger.......Poffy ........ Ernest Potts.............Ernie......... Loves ...D. H...... Fords ..... ...“Ed” ...To talk ...Nellie .... ...Ralph H. H. ..To study ...“By” ...Marie ...To crank ? Poffy...... Jene ...Kirk ....To bowl ..A pal . ..To study . ..His books ....Solitude His Clarinet ...Excitement ...Everyone Basket Ball ...Lill Bill To sew The world ..Football ..Them all ... ..To recite ..Walter ..... Kiddy ....... ..Chuck Hir horn Friends To giggle Le ......... .Them all .Apollo ...... Wants to be ... A wife ..Speed Demon ... Engaged ..School marm ... “The Phantom” A “Harvardcr” ....Someone 11 McKee Pretty much Bootlegger bunny ......... Violinist . Queer .......... . Understood .... ...A full back ...Excited ...School inarm Sheik A success ...... Musician Model .......... Toe dancer ..... . An athlete A B. B. star Snodgrass II .Seamstress ..... Football star ... Taxi driver ..... .A sport ......... Of some use .A cook ......... A nurse ......... Public speaker Musician ........ Clerk ........... Elocutionist .... Artist ........... Important Red Grange II .... Needs ...Excitement ... .A new car ..Him .......... ..Training ....To grow .. Opportunity ....Stop growing ...Experience .. .To be bossed ...W ho knows ....To grow up ...To be serious ...To behave ...To study ...To reduce ...Something ...Some pep ...A girl ...Nerve ...Pep ......... ..A rest ....... ..No one ..To be serious Her ..Height ....... ..Thread ....... ..To behave ..Experience .Who knows A change ....... .A boss ........ .Training .A chaperon Stop growing Hair grease To be quiet Pep ............ Who knows Carfare ........ Favorite Expression Well now Hey goofy Oh, I don’t care .......All right now C’mon kid .........Ah. shut up Oh shux Well, why? Hey, Jakic Hey, Snorky Gee whiz ...•••••;.. My eye So s your old man ............... Gee! Tough luck Hippo My gracious O for pity’s sake I hope ............. Huh-uh ............. Oh yeh You’ll never know' I don’t care Hot socks So’s your old man ........... My eye For crying out loud ......... Stop that Aw leve it go ..........Hallelujah .......... O Mary ...... Go to grass My gosh I’ll bite ............Aw quit ........... Alright ........Whats new Hey Ed .........You’re out ........... I hope WHO’S WHO IN THE CLASS OF ’26 Name Answers Grace Ralston Fat James Ramsey Edna Remple Helen Rupert Jenniebell Sample Frank Scuillo Leland Shaffer Le John Shannon Clair Shirley Charles Smeltzer Moore Smeltzer Minnie Smith Mary Solinger George Steele Dodd Ruth Sterner Mae Stitt Earle Stoops Stoops Russell Stroster Rolland Swartz John Tananis Charles Townsend Evelvn Turney Charles Tomlinson Georgiana Turner Della Urban Dell Joseph Villano Ruth Wilson Red Henrietta Wolford Ruth Wherry Rufus E.velyn Young Redhead Loves Wants to be Needs .To cook .................D. S. Teacher ........ ..Essex ..................Auto salesman ........ Her lessons ..............Preacher’s wife .To whistle ..............Theatrical ........... Everybody ................Herself .............. His Chevrolet ............Henry Ford II ........ Gladys ...................Florist .............. .Calesthetics ............Sport editor ......... Lena .....................Romeo ................ To drive .................A chauffer ........... .Assistance ...............A professor ......... .Shorthand ...............A Miss McKee ......... To be congenial ..........A missionary ......... To act ...................Fruit dealer ......... .Randy ...................A clerk .............. The country ..............Flapper .............. Bingie ....................Football player ..... .Agnes ...................Another “Tubby” Kline To laugh ................. Millionaire ......... .Kuhns ......... Druggist ...................... To ride ..................Taxi driver .......... .To sing .................Opera Star ........... .Somebody ................Doctor ............... .Books ...................Housewife ............ .Kirk ....................Stenographer ......... A vacation ...............Painter .............. .Her chewing gum .........School teacher ....... Wally ....................Three guesses? ....... .Company .................Engaged ............ John ......................His darling ......... .To reduce A customer .A megaphone .To be on time .Strength ..... .Nerve ........ .Gasoline ..... .Some lessons .. Pep .Advice ...... Ileigth ....... .Someone ...... To study ...... A car .Opportunity .. City life .To behave .... To grow' .Money ........ Enthusiasm .... Exercise ...... Consideration Patients ...... ,A husband Him Come to school A haircut To calm down Excitement Him Favorite Expression ........Baloney oil Bet it’s an Essex ............ Oh my .......Hey sweetie ...... A1—1—right .... What the heck .......... Come on ........ Banana oil .....My opinion is ....... Applesauce Darned if I know I hope ........... Oh gee .... Aw—w'—w—e Hey you ......... Oh Betts Come ’ere kid So’s your old man .So’s your old man ........ Ho! Ho! .... What’s that? ......... Oh gee! ..... Nothin’ doin’ ....... Oh heck! .........Hot stuff ...........Whv-er ... Oh heck! Isn’t that lovely Balohney ........ Oh gosh! FOOT BALL TEAM THE SPECTATOR 41 ATHLETICS Football Season 1925 With the call for grid material last fall on September 8th, about fifty inspiring young huskies reported for equipment. In spite of the mid-summer weather, the training continued, and a fair combination was rounded into shape for the initial game which was played the 25th of September with Peabody Hi of Pittsburgh. The Blue and White played a tie game with the Smoky City bunch, and the season 1925 Schedule and Results Sept. 25th—Peabody 0 V. H. S. 0 Oct. 3rd—Youngwood 0 V. H.S. 2 Oct. 9th—Plumville 0 V. H. S. 26 Oct. 10th—Scottdale 28 V.H. S. 0 Oct. 17th—Norwin 26 V. H. S. 0 Oct. 24th—Indiana 6 V.H. S. 6 Oct. 31—Blairsville 6 V.H. S. 6 Nov. 7th—Derry 0 V. H. S. 27 Nov. 11th—New Brighton 19 V.H. S. 0 Nov. 14th—St. Williams 0 V. H. S.35 Nov. 20th—Freeport 0 V.H. S.22 Nov. 26th—Apollo 0 V.H. S. 7 Opponents 85 V.H. S.125 Won 5,—Lost 4,—Tied 2. Youngwood forfeited to Vandergrift because of using ineligible players. was predicted as a success. In spite of the long hard schedule of 11 games, the Vans came through a good season. With Capt. Potts at the helm, and such men as Kreidler. Blackson, Hammer, Turney, Pagalrulia, the mainstays of the team, the Blue and White warriors were a feared combination by any team they come in contact with. 1926 Schedule September 25th—Jeannette .......Away October 2nd—Turtle Creek .....Away October 9th—Norwin ............Away October 16th—Blairsville ..... Here October 23rd—Open ................. October 30th—Leechburg ........Here November 6th—Indiana .......... Here November 11th—Tarentum ........ Here November 13th—New Kensington Away November 19th—Freeport ...... ...Away November 20th—Arnold ...........Here November 25th—Apollo ...........Away 6 away—5 home. Spring Football Owing to the hard schedule of next season, the candidates have been called out for three weeks of Spring training. The work that is being taken up consists mostly of fundamentals and style of play that will be used next season. The team next year will be made up of many green men and this necessitates additional training now. Merle Turney, star tackle of last years squad, has been elected captain of the 1926 aggregation and should perform in that capacity in banner shape. Following are the 1925 letter-men: Potts, Kriedler, Blackson, Turney, Hammer, McCoy, Pagahrulia, McCombs, Jack, Yerano, Carricato, Stoops, Kennedy, Rear-ick, McClure, Willard, Paul, manager. THE SPECTATOR 43 Basket Ball A story is not necessary to give the reader an idea of Vandergrift’s basketball season. One would only need to glance over the record of the season to realize that it is an enviable work in the scholastic realm of the game. Being fortunate in having six veteran players as well as a host of reserves, the Vans were well equipped to start the season last December. Captain Kirklewski, Hammer, McCoy, Lash, Mitchell and Paul were the well seasoned stars of former years that formed the bulwark of the machine that was only defeated tw’ice during a long season of play. Local fans had ample excitement during the winter months. For at least once a week the Blue and White played at home. Vandergrift was placed in section five of the W. P. L A. L. which consisted of several of the strongest teams in Western Pennsylvania and emerged as runner-up in this league at the end of the season. Among the games that will go down in History, is the Tarentuin-Vandergrift game. Tarentum's down river club, which, hadn’t been defeated in two long years, came to the Vans lair, February 16, and was vanquished by a 19 to 15 count, before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a game in the local gymnasium. This game never will be forgotten in the memory of Tarentum and Vandergrift fans. As there never was a closer, cleaner and better demonstrated game of Basketball played on the local court. It was a game that made Heroes out of ordinary players. No more worthy opponent has ever been met than Tarentum and in years to come any of their teams will be a drawing card. Vandergrift played closely contested games with Kittanning. Apollo and Har-Brac during the league schedule but was only defeated by Kittanning and Tarentum. W. P. I. A. L. Section V Basketball-Season 1925 Apollo, Brackenridge, Leechburg, Tarentum, Freeport, Kittanning, Indiana and Vandergrift. Jan. 11—Kittanning Away K. H. S. 12 V. H. S. 11 Jan. 15—Brackenridge Home B. H. S. 12 V. H. s. 32 Jan. 19—Tarentum Away T. H. S. 29 V. H. s. 25 Jan. 23—Leechburg Away L. H. S. 15 V. H. s. 37 Jan. 26—Apollo Home A. H. S. 11 V. H. s. 39 Jan. 28—Indiana Home I. H. S. 11 V. H. s. 39 Feb. 5—Freeport Away F. H. S. 7 V. H. s. 44 Feb. 9—Kittanning Home K. H. S. 13 V. H. s. 17 Feb. 19—Brackenridge Away B. H. S. 12 V. H. s. 15 Feb. 16—Tarentum Home T. H. S. 15 V. H. s. 19 i Feb. 19—Leechburg Home L. H. S. 8 V. H. s. 32 Feb. 22—Apollo Away A. H. S. 14 V. H. s. 19 i Feb. 24—Freeport Home F. H. S. 7 V. H. s. 21 Feb. 25—Indiana Away I. H. S. 8 V. H. s. 32 V Opps. 174 V. H. s. 372 i Final Standing:—Tarentum 1st. Vandergrift 2nd. Kittanning 3rd. (Continued on page 75) 44 THESPECTATOR THE SPECTATOR 45 Songs, Ads and Otherwise 57 Varieties—American History Class, Sixth period. What a whale of a difference—Grace Ralston and Jenniebell Sample. Eventually, why not now—Hammer and Ruth. Burrough’s Adding Machine—Miss Stahl-man. Hole-proof Hosiery-Fire Hose in High School. Frigidaire—Miss Bain. You can taste the difference—Domestic Science Products. Where your $ has more sense—Basketball Team. Where economy rules—Football Varsity Team. Not the Cheapest, but the Best—Senior Class rings and pins. Different from the others—Spectator. Everywhere You Hear—Thanks for the Buggy Ride. Distinguished by illustrious patronage— V. H. S. For Economical Transportation—Amos Kissinger's Ford. The best dressed man in town—Ralph Johnson. The Covered Wagon—Everett Hines’ Ford Tough as Rhino—Hippo Kennedy. Time to re-tire—Jim. Cummins. There’s one in Every Town—Village Shiek. Quality not Quantity—Chapel programs. The ham what am—Harold Klingensmith. Leads the world—Ed. Cravener. Good for another season—Gene McCoy. That Royle Girl—Veryl Doverspike. Long distance, please—Brilla Johnson. Convicts from Sing Sing—Varsity Basketball team. Sink or Sw-im—Harold Wiggins. Best in the long run—He who arrives as gong sounds. I’d recognize that anywhere—Senior colors. I’d walk a mile for—a gallon of gasoline. Service while you wait—Prof. Kurtz’s office. They Satisfy—Report Cards. Collegiate—Chuck Tomlinson. Yes, we have no bananas—Tony Calderone. Somewhere a Voice is Calling—Mr. Kurtz. You Know You Belong to Somebody Else —Senior Caps. Big Bad Bill is Sweet William Now—Bill Carnahan. At the End of the Road—the Pavement Ends. Ukelele Lady—Ethel Buckley. Always—Yours Truly. Keep your Skirts down—Poffy. Dreamer of Dreams—Miss Von Allman. Sleepy Time Gal—Too Tired. Paddlin Evelyn Home—Johnnie. Last Night on the Back Porch—You’d be Surprised! When You and I were 17—we graduated. You’re as Welcome as the Flowers in May —Listerine. After the Ball—we staggered home. School Days—Ain’t we got fun. The Only One for me—Beechnut Chewing Gum. Pal of My Dreams—Orville Bortz. Roamin in the Gloamin—With your best Gal. The Blue Bells of Scotland—Aggie Garrett. The Shiek—“Ben” Lynch. Show Me the Way to Go Home—Bill Paul. Let Me Call You Sweetheart-Chuck to LilL Little Red Schoolhouse—Whitewashed. When You and I Were Young Maggie— Paul Lash. Hey Hey, the Farmer—Earnest Potts. Prisoner’s Song—“I halfta stay in.” That Certain Party—Hen. Wolford. It’s not because you’re hair is curly— Joyce Moore. The Wearing of the Green—Freshies. Remember—Bob. McClure and his big bass horn. When Nellie was a Lady—Nelle Gagen. All Alone—the way we feel. —Peg. and Jennie ’2d. THE CRIMSON EYEBROWS THE SPECTATOR 47 The Crimson Eyebrows CAST OF CHARACTERS In order of their appearance. Princess Ting Ling, daughter of the former Emperor ...................Helen Poffinberger Ah Me, T.ng Lings Cousin .................................................Ethel Buckley Wang Mang, the usurper Emperor...........................................Harold Heckman Star Eye, the court astrologer ...........................................Byron Campbell Old, Buddha, a distant relative of Tings...................................Ruth Rupert Fanchong, leader of “The Crimson Eyebrows”...........................Harold Klingensmith Hing Lee, an officer of the court .......................................Robert Campbell Yen Chem, an accomplice of Wang Mangs who impersonates Neptune.........Robert McClure CHORUS OF LADIES CHORUS OF COURT NOBLES Frances Shaw Alberta Kuhns Valgean Orr Henrietta Wolford Eleanor Craig Alfretta Myers Dorothy Myers Violet Shook Carmela Cherace Henrietta Drake Joyce Moore Evelyn Young Robert Breig John Adams Harold McClell; Harold Wagle Ernest Potts Harold Wiggins Marlin Rising Eugene Kaufman Malcolm George Howard Klugh Tony Calderone F)arle Stoops Pianist—Peter Aiello Chinese Dance Miss Mary Ann Wilson Orchestra Mr. Geo. Davis Costumes Miss Mabel Baker Coach Miss Esther McDowell NASH BUILT A new Nash Will Make a Wonderful Gift For Your Son or Daughter Phone 492 Vandergrift. W. V. FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL BAND Band One of the most outstanding musical organizations Vandergrift High School boasts is its band, consisting of thirty-six members. Since the last edition of the Spectator, this organization has been especially active. First of all, they received the uniforms promised, and. at all the basket ball games, noticeably supplemented the team in advertising V. H. S. The Band gave a concert at the Arcadia Theatre, at a benefit for them, and are at present working hard for the first Annual Concert, which is to be given April 30, in the High School Auditorium. The Band owes its success to the large amount of time and patience of Mr. Geo. D. Davis has spent with them as leader and instructor. The officers for the year are: Student Leader Harold Heckman Manager Russell Stroster Assistant Mgr.................Ernie Lossasso Secretary Harold Heckman Librarian Harold Heckman The members of the Band are:—Harold Wagle, Harold Heckman, Homer Doutt, George Phillips. Frederick Whitehead, Joe Breiter, Russell Stroster, Murray Patton, Theodore Love, Leland Shaffer, Clifton Shoemaker, Ernie Lossasso, Irvin Baughman, Bruce Newell, Malcolm George, Floyd Risher, Carl Ferguson, Charle Beatty, George Stitt, Franklin Lear, Edwin Dickey, Clarence Taylor, Melvin Doutt, Joe Blair. Marold McClelland, Everett Hines, Robert McClure, Peter Aiello, Donald Kline. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA THE SPECTATOR 51 Orchestra How could we have chapej without the peppy marches played by the orchestra? Every Thursday morning, the faithful orchestra is Johnny-on-the-spot” to greet us (and cover our whispers) as we march down the aisle. In addition to their weekly appearance, the orchestra has played for each number of the Lyceum Course, for the Steel Workers Relief entertainments, and for the two operettas given in the High School this year, “The Love Pirates of Hawaii” and “The Crimson Eyebrows.” The orchestra has taken a decided step forward under the leadership of Mr. Geo. D. Davis. The officers and members of the orchestra are: Harold Heckman, Student Leader. Violin—Bruce Newell, Martha Bray-shaw, Harold McClelland, Julia Wagner, Samuel Kingan, Ardell Crowe, Louise MacClaren. Malcolm George, Albert Irwin, Cornets—Irvin Baughman, Leland Shaffer, Harold Waglc, Melvin Doutt, Carl Ferguson. Saxaphone—Frederick Whitehead, Murray Patton, Charles Beatty. Trombone—Clifton Shumaker, Homer Doutt. Clarinet—Ernie Lossasso. Bass—Everett Hines. Drums—Russell Stroster. Piano—Peter Aiello. WE DRESS THE STUDENTS IN REAL COLLEGIATE STYLE Fashion Park Suits. Wilson Bros., Shirts t Socks, Ties, Handkerchiefs and Underwear BIEHL CO. Clothiers, Furnishers, Tailors Vandergrift, Pa. { ---------------------------------------------------j Dr. A. C. Harding j j J. I. ALLEN CHIROPRACTOR j j Dry Goods and Groceries and ELECTROTHEROFIST j J The Diamond Store 128 Grant Avenue } ! I x-ray work and spinography ! j 149-151 Columbia Ave. Licensed by Commonwealth } S , . of Pennsylvania J Phone 10 J !__________________I 52 THE SPECTATOR SAVE DURING VACATION- All Students need a little spending money while going to school. Be prepared for next Winter by getting something to do when school ends and place part of your earnings in the- VANDERGRIFT SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY 4 per cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts DODGE BROS. Motor Cars GRAHAM BROS. Trucks Atwater Kent Radios Radio Supplies Bowman-Gwynn Motor Co. 130 Grant Avenue Phone 148 Vandergrift, Pa. We have the finest line of FURNITURE in the Valley Including Anglo Persian Rugs SWANK’S Grant Avenue Phone 3A THE SPECTATOR 53 ONE NIGHT I WAS VERY TIRED. AND I LAY ME DOWN TO REST, AND MY WEARY THOUGHTS WENT DRIFTING BACK TO THE ONES I LOVE BEST. THEN AFTER SLEEP HAD STOLEN OVER MY WEARY MIND. I DREAMED A DREAM. THE STRANGEST DREAM THAT HAS EVER COME TO MANKIND. The Dream In a cottage, lost in roses, Rolf Hammer, our president abides, A dog and a gun, and lots of love, And Ruthie, the fairest of brides. Chuck Mitchell next appears to me The same as in the days gone by, For he is president of U. S. A. You remember Chuck in Vandergrift Hi? 1 dreamed of a sky of shining stars, Among them is one we all know, Agnes Allen addressing our Congress Clothed in garments as white as the snow. My dream goes to a land of foreign scenes, To a country golden and fair, Where Ed. Cravener and Gladys Phillips Make a most adorable pair. Gertrude Little and Nora Long, The ladies with flaming red hair, Are models for Monsieur Shannon In Paris, the City of Glare. And now I hear a band playing. As it marches down the street, 54 THE SPECTATOR Ernie Lasasso, Rus. Stroster ami Shaffer Are keeping in time with the beat. And now comes a titled lady, Of our own High School Class Helen Blose, the “World’s Highest Jumper” Is the name of this athletic lass. Shifting scenes—in the Land of Dreams— And I see a great Music Hall Helen Poffinberger, on center stage, With her voice, entrances them all. She’s accompanied by Paderwsi II Who I see is really Joyce Moore, Vvhen her fingers touch the piano keys, The people’s hearts to her soar. Then softer still conies the music 0 a violin—far away, Played by own Honey Klingensmith Who we know would be great some day. 1 now see a sad, sad picture, ’Tis Jim Cummins on the desert—alone, Singing the strains of “I Love You” And “Show Me the Way to Go Home” Georgiana Turner and demure Mae Stitt Haven’t changed since the days of yore, They look just as sweet, going down Broadway Street, As they did when we knew them before. Oh, what are those bright lights before me? When I read them they seem to say, “Yeryle Doverspike and Paul Alcorn Will Charleston for us to-day.” Anna Chesnulevice and Minnie Smith With their friends Della Urban and Marie Dimsho, Are the same old pals and the same old gals, And each other have ne’er known as a foe. The scene now shifts to a High School. Before us Grace Ralston we see, Teaching the girls to cook and to sew, And how to make afternoon tea. On the field there’s a football team, Potts, Carricato and Crowe are there, A girl leads the cheers, and downs their fears, It’s the dashing Hen Wolford, so fair. We find ourselves on a train, Claire Shirley our tickets must punch, The train’s engineered by a man with a beard, It’s Melvin Little, I now have a hunch. I arrive at the Vandergrift Station, Andy McComb has his taxi parked there, So I enter the cab and a seat I grab, For the boy sure does give me a scare. We dash up the street and a delivery truck meet, In the wreck a man fractures his leg, When we dragged the man out, there wasn’t a doubt. We recognized him as Rex Craig. We called for a doctor to come at once, To give to the patient First Aid, THE SPECTATOR 55 Bob Breig rushes up with a flask in his hand, And gives the poor man lemonade. The doctor arrives in a Packard Sedan, ’Twas Franklin Bell, a very good looking man, While Evelyn Young, his sweet little nurse, Said that the patient was not a bit worse. Then—another scene—as I dreamed this dream, And I find myself on the ocean, Bernard Kirklewski was the captain of the ship, And to his wife, Marie Lickenfelt, he gave complete devotion On the deck Abrilla Johnston was doing a dance, And the folks she quite well entertained. While Bruce Newall was headed for the country of France, And no affection from fair Mabel Doutt had he gained. Now I see a home of beauty and wealth, And the lady who holds out her hand to me, Is Lucille McKown, beaming with health, And just as pretty as she used to be. Oh, a car speeds by and I run in fear, Now I know you can guess who it was, my dear, Why, Margaret McGeary, the racing queen, Driving a Stutz racing machine. Now I find myself in a clothing store, With its great walls piled with stock, Georgia McCarthy runs the place, And Ethel Anderson its doors must lock, John Tananis is floor-walker, While the janitor, brave and bold, Is Bill Alcorn, that big he-man, Whose glories have never been told. I see Eddie Hildebrand and Mid Ellenberger, At a carnival stand yelling, “Hot Hamberger’’ While Glenn Jack sells balloons and Frank Scuillo, tin spoons, And Lena Miles plays a mean hurdy-gurdy. Isabell Hiltv and Jennibell Sample, Are the big leads in the show. And Margaret McKinstry with Marie Cribbs Does a dance on only one toe. Carmella Ceraso, “The Wonder Girl” Gan fight with her one husky hand. And Amos Kissinger, that funny guy, Is the leader of the Carnival Band. George Steele is the lion-tamer, And he’s with them in their den, W’hile Charles Smeltzer has some nice trained pigs, Who can sing and dance in their pen. Jennie Owens and Virginia Orr Are the ladies who sell you a ticket for— Sometimes a dollar and sometimes a dime, But they promise to entertain you all of the time. But then—I see a classroom, The students cringe in fear, For Gene Breig and Ethel Buckley, Teach Business Aritmetic here. While out in the Gym of this very same school, The students are raising their arms up and down. 56 THE SPECTATOR To the count of Miss Campbell’s husky voice, For she once played basket-ball in our own town. Aggie Garrett and Dinah Lash Are helping the janitor empty the trash, Dinah is good at most anything here. Remember how he vamped the teachers in ’26 year? Another teacher here is demure Ruth Joyce, Who never found the man of her choice, While Ralph Johnson and Lynch are students yet, And will be for the rest of their lives, I’ll bet, Gene Coffman and James Ramsey are just about as bad, They both are always sleeping, as if no rest they ever had, Earle Stoops and Moore Smeltzer are studious as ever, Do you thing they’d sass a teacher? Never—never—never. Adalaide Coleman and Martha Hoffman Go to Paris and London often. Blanche Lucas and Imogene Bauer. I see fighting over a pretty flower, When I asked where they got it, Tney both laughed and cried, Chuck Tomlinson smiled—and his face, tried to hide. Byron Barclay and Wilda Kennedy, Say that love is the only remedy. Evelyn Turney, a tooth of mine filled with gold, While Ruth Wilson my injured jawr did hold. Betty Henderson and Ruth Sterner, Have started a beauty shop, Go there girls—and at Atlantic City, You'll be sure to come out on top. Wilma Bush and Lois Bortz, Make good ice-cream by the quarts. Jinnie Cappo and Ida Butch No matter where they go, Are still as happy as they can be, And always a smile can show. Martha McIntyre and Evelyn Matthews Have life friends turned out to be, To each others heart they’ll always hold What we call the golden key. Ruth Wherry and Mary Solinger Dwrell in an apartment so fine While Roland Swartz and Chuck Townsend Call frequently to dine. Eleanor Craig and Bob Campbell Have a home in Squirrel Hill, While Helen Rupert comes each month To collect the piano bill. Maxine Ferrier as successful as when She did four years in three. Is now Librarian of the Carnegie House And a great writer hopes to be. Edna Remple, a teacher of French, In a New York Institution of Learning Is teaching Helen Blackson “Parlez-vous,” And a very good salary is earning. THE SPECTATOR 57 The Awakening You will find the names of the authors of this noble dream, written in the Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey—but, in case you should never go to London, England—we shall sign our names. THE DREAMERS, Nell Gagen, Bob McClure, Lill McLaughlin. 58 THE SPECTATOR JUNIOR CLASS NOTES The Junior Class was organized in March. The following officers were elected : President William Carnahan Vice President Merle Turney Secretary.................Winifred Love Treasurer Lucille Means We are now on the third step of the ladder of success. Next year will be the last of our High School days. Some people say the happiest days are school-days, and we have found some truth in that saying, for next year when we receive our diplomas, we can no longer be high school students and enjoy the privileges they have. There are many football and basketball stars in our class. Among the football stars are Merle Turney, “Nick” Verano, “Coddy” Gailus, “Mike Walters and Miles Willard. The girls in our class should also have credit for their basketball activities—they are Helen Olinger and Leona, “Shorty” Byrne. We hope next year we shall be able to take the place of our departed Seniors. We will do our very best, and wish the Seniors Good Luck and Joy, Always. —Lucille Means '27. A considerate professor Is one who Talks you to sleep And then Wakes you up Five minutes early So you won’t be late For the next class. —Selected. Hair Bobbing in all the Latest Forms at the Penn-Grant Beauty Parlor FOR AN APPOINTMENT PHONE 719 C. D. OWENS, Prop. 125 Washington Avenue, VANDERGR1FT, PA. J. E. Doverspike Groceries and Dry Goods 125 Longfellow Street, Phone 729 VANDERGR1FT, PA. Compliments of H. L. YERTY LUMBER CO. Vandergrift. Lumber and Builders Supplies 183 Lincoln Ave. Phone 12 THE SPECTATOR 59 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES Sophomore Year—The Age of Relief (No longer a Freshie) Friends, Americans, Countrymen, Lend me your ears, I represent the Sophomore Class Of this fast fading year. We of the Sophomore class of ’28 have worked fast and furious (believe it or not,) and since it is my duty to give you an idea of just what we are doing, I shall do my best. Thank you! The first thing of interest during the latter half of the year, 1925, was the Essay Contest on “What is a Freshman,” conducted by the High School English Faculty The first and third prizes, we are glad to say, were won by sophomores. Second, our after Christmas surprise in the form of a new English professor—the Honorable Mr. Thompson. After this period a little action takes place—we began to study Argumentation and The Art of Debating, being our honorable teacher’s text. At this time we formed our Literary Club, which we hold every two weeks. The following officers were elected for a term of six weeks, or three literary meetings: President ..... John Atkinson Secretary Mabel Freshwater other week. 1 believe that this interest is due to the interesting propositions that have been assigned to us. Such topics as the following are a few of those which have been assigned to us. Such topics as have been the subjects of our debates : Resolved: That Military Training should be introduced into Vandergrift High School. Resolved: That the United States Gov- ernment should prohibit the use of billboards. In the first debate, the judges gave their decision in favor of the negative side; while the second a unanimous decision was rendered for the affirmative side. In this way one can see the interest with which these debates are held. How to recognize some of our Sophies: Dorothy Stitt Her complexion Ruth Lynch .............. Her bashfulness Cleda Mohney Her love for R. W. Glenna Martin Her avoirdupois Wendell Pounds His brightness Oliver Tomlinson His shortness Violet Shook Her good-nature Isabelle Buzard Her giggle Freshies Take Notice! The afore mentioned officers immediate-lv elected their program committee: Marie Mohney Those appearing on this term were: Louise McClelland Charles Orr Isabelle Buzzard Violet Shook Emma Butch Murray Stewart Lucile Claypoole the programs during Glenna Martin Lois Blair Freda Bell Mildred Warner Eleanor Culp Rosie Owens And others that I have not space enough to name. Each division of the Sophomore class has its president, secretary and program committee, and I have taken the nine o’clock division as an example of our work in the Literary Club. The members of our class have taken a rather keen delight in the debates assigned by the instructor and which we have every To be a high school graduate you must have a four years loaf, plenty of dough, and lots of crust. “Bill, you don't know how I miss that that cuspidor.” You always did miss it. That’s why I threw it away.” Diner (angrily to waiter)—You’ve spilled that soup all over my coat. Waiter—It’s all right, sir. I know the soup here; it never stains after six o’clock. Cannibal Prince (rushing in)—Am I late for dinner? Cannibal King—Yep, every body’s eaten. Some men will take your part and then expect you to return it. 60 THESPECTATOR MR. H. C. PLANK Our Photographer WE AGAIN CONSIDER IT A GREAT PRIVILEGE TO MAKE THE PICTURES FOR THE “SPECTATOR”. WE HOPE THEY WILL MEET WITH YOUR APPROVAL. The Plank Studio 136 Washington Avenue PHONE 401A. VANDERGRIFT, PA. THE SPECTATOR 61 Freshman Roll William Atkinson Donald Baer Walter Begolly Byron Campbell Phyl Carmany James Culp Donald Detar Homer Doutt Harry Doutt Joseph Gallovich Samuel Kingan Bennie Kirklewski Herman Krump Roy Kunkle Theodore Love Chester Magaro Samuel Mastrangela Stanley Pizanowski Eugene Riggle Raul Scott Harold Shepler Frank Shirley Leon Silvis Tony Silward Guido Troiano Ralph Weimer Glen Young Martin Zanotti Louise Atkinson Naomi Branthoover Vivian Beck Lena Burgman Martha Carothers Mildred Fritz Anna Filo Nancy Grimm Vitolda Jeleniewski Thelma Kennedy Helen McKown Catherine Neal Zoella Phillips Elizabeth Pounds Betty Robbins Helen Rukas Frances Roush Evelyn Thomas Ruth Turner Helen Turner Selma Williams Betty Whitehouse Jean Walton Stefano Witkowiski Harriet King Gertrude Adams Frances Anderson Lawave Beatty Mable Beck Florence Beighley Mildred Bradstock Lillian Deemer Rebecca Doutt Eleanor Detar Orpha Fennell Lillian Gibson Laura Mae Goodsell Ruth Hawk Dorothy Hunger Viola Kaste Eleanor Lawson Helen Lawson Zillah Lear Blanche Limicrek Helen McQuaide Nelle Martin Anna Mayer Edna Morehead Martha Richard Ella Richey Pauline Simpson Ruth Smeltzer Olive Stoops Irene Vilary Irma Walker Thomas Allison Harry Bittner Nick Demichele Frank DeVilling James El wood Charles Halloway Lowell Jones Joe Marketell William Mohney Robert Shaffer Robert Shoup Richard Craven John Breiter Donald Cunningham Leddie Cieslak Nellie Donaldson Kenneth Graden Frank Laughner Wilovene Luther Chester Sierakowski Peter Urbon L. LANDAU Clothier and Furnisher Exclusive Dealer in Michaels - Sterns Clothes Phone 216 Grant Avenue COMPLIMENTS —of— ARTHUR A. SHAW FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phone 359 Vandergrift, Pa. THE SPECTATOR 63 Some High School Jokes Doctor—You are slightly morbid, my dear lady. You should look about you and marry again. Widow—Oh, doctor, is this a proposal? Doctor—Allow me to remind you, madam, that a doctor prescribes medicine, but he doesn’t take it. “Willie, where did you get that black eye ” “Johnny Smith hit me.” I hope you remember what your Sunday school teacher said about heaping coals on the heads of your enemies.” “Well, ma, I didn’t have any coal, so I just stuck his head in the ash barrel.” Young Bride (timidly)—Er—I’m not joking—er—I mean I really want to buy some —quite seriously—er—might I ask if you have any bananas? Jimmy—Dearest, I must marry you— Shimmy—Have you seen father? Jimmy—Often, honey, but I love you just the same. “What are you crying for, my lad?” “ ’Cause farver’s invented a new soap substitoot, an’ every time a customer comes in I get washed as an advertisement.” At a western camp, a rookie was kidded so much that he lost faith in everything. One night on guard duty, a tall figure loomed up in front of him. “Who goes there?” he challenged. “Major Moses,” replied the officer. The rookie scented some new devilment. “Glad to meet you, moses, old top,” he said cheerfully. “Advance and give the ten commandments.” “ hat’s a flapper?” “A flapper is a girl who dresses like a Girl Scout when she ain’t.” “How would you classify a telephone girl? Is it a business or a profession?” “Neither. It’s a calling.” “Tell me, Margaret,” said Mrs. Mac-guire, “how do you and your husband get along together?” “Very nicely indade,” replied Mrs. Murphy. “Here, Mrs. MacGuire, we’ve been married goin’ on seven months, and I haven’t had to call the police in but twice.” Father—Why are you always at the foot of the class? Johnny—It doesn’t make any difference, dad. They teach the same at both ends. He—They say that people who live together grow to look alike. She—Then you absolutely must consider my refusal as final. Grace (showing Maxine her photograph) •Awful, isn’t it? Maxine—It’s a splendid likeness, though. Diner—“There’s a moth.” Second Diner— “Yeh, that Scotchman just pulled his bank roll out.” 64 THE SPECTATOR Begging-Letter Writers They beg to inquire and they beg to state They beg to advise and they beg to relate ; They beg to observe and they beg to mention, They beg to call your kind attention; They beg to remark and they beg to remind. They beg to inform and you will herein find; They beg to announce and they beg to intrude, They beg to explain and they beg to include ; They beg to acknowledge and they beg to reply; They beg to apologize, beg to deny; They reluctantly beg for a moment of time, They beg to submit you an offer sublime; Till I wish I could put the annoying array, Of beggars on horseback and send them away! “Why didn’t you study your French lesson last night?” demanded Harry’s teacher when the hopeful gave no evidence of being prepared in this relation. Miss Hespenhide (talking to Tony)— “Your neck's like a typewriter.” Tony— How’s that?” Miss Hespenheide—“Underwood.” Mr. Thompson (asking roll)— “Let me see who isn’t here. Hh! I see some who are absent.' Mr. Thompson (speaking to Ruth Rupert during a test)—“This is the second time you have looked on your neighbor’s paper.” Ruth—“Yeh! He doesn’t write very plainly.” Mr. Kurtz—“Where were you, Ruth?” Ruth—“With Francis.” Mr. Kurtz—“Where were you, Francis?” Frances—“With Ruth.” Mr. Kurtz—“Where were you both?” Ruth and Francis—“Together of course.” “To tell the truth,” said Harry, “my throat was so sore that I could scarcely speak English.” Miss Hespenheide—“When did Milton write “Paradise Lost?” Tony—“Shortly after he got married.” Miss Hespenheide—“Inmpossible! Paul, when did Milton write “Paradise Regained?” Paul—“After he secured his divorce.” Paul—“Does Valgean have many suitors?” Nick—“Yes! But none of them do.” Paul—“Do? How’s that?” Nick— Suitor.” Traffic Cob—“Say, can’t you see this is a one way street?” Jim Cummins—“Well, aren’t we only going one way?” Honey—“When I was a kid the doctor told me if I didn't stop smoking I would become feeble-minded.” Cherry—“Why didn’t you stop?” Magistrate—“What gave you the impre-sion that the prisoner was the worse for drink?” Constable—“Well, sir, he was engaged in a heated argument with a bus driver. Magistrate— But that does not prove anything!” Constable— Well, sir, there was no bus driver there at all.” Charlotte—“You shouldn’t wear your dresses so short. Men are liable to take you for a child and take you on their knee.” Martha—“Well.” They stood upon the doorstep, Their lips were tightly pressed, The old man gave the signal, The bull dog did the rest. Diner— See here, waiter, this is an extraordinary small piece of steak for $1.” Waiter—“Quite right, sir, but you will be a long time eating it.” “How much are your apples?” “Three for a dime.” “How much for one?” “Five cents.” “I’ll buy the other two.” THE SPECTATOR 65 “Harry took part in an amateur play last night and to-day he’s so hoarse lie can hardly talk.” “Oh, was he the leading man?” No, he was the prompter.” Teacher—Who can tell me what Shy-lock was? Willie (sitting in a draught)—Ah Choo! T eacher—Correct. Cleda—I hear you made a bet that if you proposed to me I’d accept. Roger—Yes; will you marry me, dear? Cleda—How much did you bet? Mrs. Buyer—How much is that hat? Shop Assistant—It’s $100 cash. And how much by installments? It's $15—$10 down and $1 a week for five weeks. “This is my car,” exploded the irate tourist to the garage man, “and what I say about it goes—see?” Just then a dirty-faced machinist crawled out from under the dead machine and said, “Say ‘Engine,’ mister. Say 'Engine.’ ” He—This is my photograph with my two French poodles. You recognize me, heh? She—I think so. You are the one with the hat on, are you not ? —o— “Will you join our party in the jam preserves?” asked the first fly. “No,” said the second fly, “the lady of our house has baked a cake with icing on it. We’re going in for winter sports.” Two darkies. Sambo and Rastus, were in a mutual competition to impress each other. Sambo flashed his new Ingersoll. “What time am it?” said Rastus. Sambo, whose uses for the timepiece were solely ornamental, gingerly extended it, saying “Dar she am.” Rastus looked at the face calculatingly and replied, “Blamed if she ain't!” A man in a mental hospital sat dangling a stick, with a piece of string attached, over a flower bed. A visitor approached, and wishing to be affable, remarked: “How many have you caught?” “You’re the ninth,” was the reply. Joyce—“That lecturer brings thing home to me I’ve never seen before.” Evelyn—“So does our laundryman.” Wiggins— I'm looking for wrork.” Manager— Sorry, but we don't need any body, there's not much to do here these days.” Wiggins—“Well, I won’t do very much.” Sam—What am you din’ now ? Bo—Ah’se an exporter. Sam—An exporter? Bo—Yas, de Pullman Company just fired me. Hazel—How dare you! Papa said he’d kill the first man who kissed me. Kenneth—How interesting! and did he? Professor—How many have read the twenty-fifth chapter of the text? (Several hands go up.) Professor—Wonderful, gentlemen: especially so, since there is no twenty-fifth chapter! “What are you fishing for, my lad?” “For snigs,” answered the boy unhappily. “How long have you been at it?” “All day.” “But what are snigs.” “I don’t know,” came the weary reply. “I haven’t caught one yet.” Boss—On your way to Smith Son’s, you will pass a baseball ground. Office boy (hopefully)—Yes, sir? Boss—Well, pass it. Joe—Well. Amos, I hear you have taken up walking as the doctor ordered. How does it go? Amos—Seems a bit awkward at first, without a windshield. Frances—How did Freddie lose all his money? Preferred stock? Ruth—No, preferred blondes. Helen—It was really a toss up this morning whether I played golf or went to church. Bob—Really ? Helen—Yes, and I had to toss up fifteen times before I got golf. 66 THE SPECTATOR It's all right to tell a man to save up for a rainy day, hut what’s he gonna do when it’s raining now? A negro asked the storekeeper to give him credit. “How’s that, Sam, you ought to have money. You just sold your cotton up in Memphis.’’ “Ah ain't got no money, boss, de ducks got it.” “What have the ducks got to do with 3’our money?” “Well, when ah gets de paper from the man in Memphis it sez: Deduct for freight, dedut for truck, deduct for warehouse, an’ when de ducts got done, ah ain't got nothing left.” Dan—What’ll we do tonight—stay at home ? Nan—No. I've got a terrible cough. Let’s go to the theatre. A lot of these people who are made to feel like thirty cents should remember that everything has gone up since the war. T H £ McC0RMACK SHOPPE Headquarters for Pitt Hats Hart Hats Fisk Hats and other exclusive makes. 149 Farragut Ave. What You Want— When You Want It I HAMMOND I LUMBER CO. Lumber and Millwork i j { Cor. Custer and Linden Ave, J Phone 330 i • t i ___________________i I j j j j LUNCH-LUNCH | BUCK SAYS ! Eat with me or we both starve. THE SPECTATOR 67 Education Susie was the brightest girl In Hopkins grammar school. You couldn't floor her With cube root, syntax, Geography or nothing. She's assistant now in the library, Marks your cards and all that. Eva was a wiz at Greek, Knew more Latin that Caesar did; She's working in Brad’s emporium. Where they say she’s a darn good clerk. Fred Smith was a tool at rhetoric, Never spelled a word right in his life, Always got balled up in history. He don't live here any more; He's president of a bank in New York. For Better or Worse Prohibition Lecturer— Ten years ago, friends, I was a walking wreck, a haggered, miserable bum. What do you suppose brought about this great change in me?” Voice from rear— What change, Mister?” Compliments of Milton E. Uncapher REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Phone 8 Vandergrift, Pa. W. R. Maxwell Shoes and Mens Furnishings Phone 451R ♦ 237 Longfellow Street. { I __________________________J R. E. Flickinger Real Estate and Insurance 304 Longfellow Street PHONE 802 Compliments of Flick’s Barber Shop Cor. Longfellow and Wallace St. E. C. Beighley Fancy Groceries and Dry Goods 500 Hancock Avenue VANDERGRIFT, PA. 68 THE SPECTATOR “Can you dance?” “No; I can’t even stand up.' “Are you looking forward to the summer with pleasant anticipation?” asked the optimistic citizen. “Yes, indeed,” replied the pessimistic person. “A great many people I’m tired of looking at will go out of town for the summer.” Mrs. Jaggsby (tearfully) — You have b-broken the p-promise you m-made me! Jaggsby—Nev’r (hie) mind, m’dear; I’ll (hie) make you ’nuzzer one. Burglar (to Mrs. Gabble)—If you as much as open your mouth, I shoot! Mr. Gabble (to burgler)—How much will you charge to stay here by the week? A speaker should always remember that there is not much difference between Applause and Applesauce. Giving a man a bad name is a serious matter, but a Pullman car can stand anything. The meanest fellow in the world wired his wife “Merry Christmas” and sent the telegram collect. ’Tis better to have spent and lost than never to have spent at all. There are, after all is said and done, but two types of beings—those who go to the movies to rest and relax—and the others to practice reading aloud. Bashful Suitor—There’s something very special I want to ask you, dear. Could you —er—will you— Clock—Cuckoo, cuckoo! Suitor—Er—go with me to the movies Saturday night? “Is this prewar stuff?” “Yes, sir. It’s always followed by fight.” St. Peter—“Where are you from?” Applicant—“Bawston, my man.” St. Peter—“Well, come on in but you won’t like it.” — Julian’s Pharmacy R. A. JULIAN, Druggist. Phone 888 Cor. Emerson and Wallace Streets Vandergrift, Pa. Si Accuracy-Service Reliability r Prescriptions Filled by Registered Pharmacists Only Parker Pens Eastman and Ansco Kodaks A COMPLETE LINE OF BATHING CAPS AND BATHERS SUPPLIES ___—---------------—— r— - - -- -- -- -- -- -- THE LADIES’ BAZAAR For Everything New In Wearing Apparel — THE SPECTATOR 69 The Singer’s Climax “If you want to hear ‘Annie Laurie' come to my house to-night,” said a man to his friend. “We had a love-lorn fellow in the village who was sadly wrecked by the refusal of a young girl to whom he had been paying attention for a year or more. It is seldom that he will attempt the song, but when he does I tell you he draws tears from eyes unused to weeping.” A small select party had assembled in a pleasant parlor, and were gayly chatting and laughing when a tall man entered whose peculiar face and air instantly arrested attention. He was very pale, with that clear, vivid, complexion which darkhaired consumptives so often have; his locks were as black as jet, and hung profusely upon a square white collar; his eyes were very large and spiritual, and his brow was such as a poet should have. But for a certain wandering look, a casual observer would have pronounced him a man of uncommon intellectual power. The words “poor fellow” and “how sad he looks were heard as he came forward, bowed to the company, and was seated. One or two thoughtless girls laughed as they whispered that he was “brokenhearted. but the rest of the company treated him with respectful deference. It was late in the evening when singing was proposed, and to ask him to sing ‘Annie Laurie’ was a task of uncommon delicacy. One song after another was sung, and at last that one was named. At its mention the young man grew deadly pale, but he did not speak; he seemed instantly to be lost in reverie. The name of the girl who treated him so badly was Annie,” said a lady, whispering to a new guest, “but oh! I wish he would sing it; nobody else can do it justice.” No one dares to sing ‘Annie Laurie’ before you Charles,” said an elderly lady. “Would it be too much for me to ask you to favor the company with it?” she asked timidly. He did not reply for a moment; his lips quivered, and then looking up as if he saw a spiritual presence, he began. Every soul was hushed,—it seemed as if his voice were the voice of an angel. The tones vibrated through nerve, pulse and heart, and made one shiver with the pathos of his feeling; never was heard melody in a human voice like that—so plaintive, so soulful, so tender and earnest. He sat with his head thrown back, his eyes half closed, the locks of dark hair glistening against his pale temple, his fine throat swelling with the rich tones, his hands lightly folded before him, and as he sung “And 'twas there that Annie Laurie. gave me her promise true,” it seemed as if he shook from head to foot with emotion. Many a lip trembled, and there was no jesting, no laughing, but instead, tears in more than one eye. And on he sang and on, holding everyone in rapt attention, 'til he came to the last verse. “Like dew on the gowan lying Is the fa’ of her fairy feet, And like winds in summer sighing Her voice is low and sweet, Her voice is low and sweet, And she's all the world to me.” He paused before he added, And for bonnie Annie Laurie I’d lay me down and dee.” There was a long and solemn pause. The black locks seemed to grow blacker—the white temples whiter—almost imperceptibly the head kept falling back—the eyes were close shut. One glanced at another— all seemed awe-struck—’til the same person who had urged him to sing laid her hand gently on his shoulder saying; “Charles! Charles!” Then came a hush—a thrill of horror crept through every frame—the poor tired heart had ceased to beat. Charles the love-betrayed was dead. —Blanche Waugaman -------------------—------------ 0 The Service Store Fancy and Staple Groceries Flour i Cor. Harrison and Madison Aves. PHONE 566 D. W. McGEARY 70 THE SPECTATOR Compliments of L. S. WILCOX Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats Poultry-Butter-Eggs 201 Longfellow St. Phone 439R. Vandergrift. } ______________________________________________________________I Compliments of CERASO BOWLING AND BILLIARD PARLOR 214 Longfellow Street. Compliments of J. R. CALDERAZZO Tailor and Mens’ Furnishings 305 Longfellow Street Vandergrift THE SPECTATOR 71 Revised History of the Revolutionary War Hark! tis a far off sound approaching on the wings of an airplane. To arms, to arms,” cried Paul Revere as he tore through the village on his brand new bicycle. The villagers gathered from far and near for ’twas said the redcoats, with yellow backs, were advancing on kiddy-cars to storm the ice-cream factory at Bunker Hill. The minute men gathered in an hour with a goodly supply of hot dogs. While at Lexington Sam Adams and John Hancock fled in terror from a poker game to the movies in time to get a front seat and see the Fat Ham of the Opera.” After holding themselves in suspense several hours the villagers at Lexington heard a cry, They come, they come,” lo and behold the Britishers hove into view having engine trouble with their kiddy-cars. Nothing daunted, they galloped madly up to the courthouse in time to secure their driver's license, after which they proceeded to the village green and conducted a “Charleston Contest.” In the midst of this revelry Colonel Prescott appeared on the scene and said, Up men, we must be on our way or we will miss the presents that Santy Claus is going to give away for a nickle.” As the redcoats left Lexington they left behind them seven Americans lying on the ground for the simple reason that there was no-where else to lie. The British proceeded on their way to Bunker Hill unmolested except for twenty-seven airplanes that were continually bombing them with confetti. Arriving at the foot of the hill they were dismayed to find that the Americans were stealing bucketful after bucketful of cold steam from one of their freight trains. The British not to be outdone attacked the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company’s local plant and brutally murdered seven cranes before being repulsed. As they retreated some of them were captured and these poor fellows were doomed from then on to a life of misery in the mill. Some had to help the roller when he rolled over the floor; some had to be heaters and keep things warm for the rest of the men; some had to be matchers and match pennies; some were openers and opened the men’s dinner buckets; some were doublers and were always doubling their wages; while still others were condemned for life to wheel the grunts out of the pig iron. The crisis of the war arrived when General Cornflakes from Porktown appeared. The British on perceiving his map gave up all hopes and surrendered their arms to the Americans—they used their legs swimming home. —’26 Rex and George ’26. Reputation A possession of value is guarded with the greatest vigilance. Had you priceless gems you would watch over them with unceasing watchfulness. Had you valuable paper you would protect them with bolts of steel. Had you just and righteous claims to title or property, you would safeguard them most zealously. How much more valuable than any other possession is a good reputation? How much more carefully should it be guarded. It begins with youth and is strengthened by years of right thinking and right living. It is a thing that grows more and more valuable as years accumulate. It is a requisite that contributes largely to success and happiness. It is the reward for years of toil, obedience to law, and respect for the rights of others, unselfish charity and benevolence. How valuable it is! How much it should be appreciated and how carefully it should be shielded from attack. It is a thing that it takes years to gain, but can be lost by a single act. It is a womans greatest defense, and man’s strongest armor. It is easily attained and not difficult to retain. The way is easy: be straight; think straight; and follow the Golden Rule. —Nellie Kennedy ’27. HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB THE SPECTATOR 73 Glee Club The Glee Club of 1926 In music does excell, Under the supervision Of our leader, Miss Ferrell. There are forty-five members, All faithful to our clan; In making it successful We have done the best we can. If you did not see our Operetta Entitled “Love Pirates of Hawaii” We invite you to the Exhibition, Where we’ll sing songs of every key. The officers are as follows, Chosen by popular vote; Marie Lickenfelt—President, Agnes Allen—Secretary, you’ll note. Virginia Graham—Pianist We could not do without; Adelaide Coleman—Librarian, Is needed without a doubt. Our year is almost ended, But as we linger here, We cherish the Spirit of Music As our joyous Comrade dear. —Adelaide Coleman '26. Cgrcjem WATCHES GIFTS THAT LAST Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry—All that’s late and new in this Seasons creations for the up-to-date Folk. Gifts from $1.00 and up—each one carrying with it the prestige of this store. PHILLIPS ANDES JEWELERS The HALLMARK Store r n Grant Avenue. Established 1901. r PATIENCE, good judgment and self-control, the inner characteristics of a gentleman, are developed to a fine point by the game of billiards. And still further, the man who plays billiards acquires even the very physical qualities that stamp one a gentleman—poise, bearing and a certain manly grace. The game itself is so interesting and so keenly competitive that it appeals to the man who loves sport for sport’s sake. It makes one forget personal worries and inspires good humor. In truth, a billiard table fairly radiates cheer and good fellowship. And the proper environment that is always associated with modern Brunswick equipped public billiard rooms has made them social centers that attract the best citizens of every community. BRIDESON LACE BILLIARDS AND BOWLING 74 THE SPECTATOR Compliments of Rocco Calderone Company Fruits and Produce N-O-W it’s Ballon Type Wringer Rolls! No More Broken Buttons THE NEW GAINADAY ha raised the standard of washing machine manufacture. It is 5 years ahead. Wash your clothes in 3 to 5 minutes then wring them between big, resilient balloon type rolls. Every drop of water forced out and no buttons torn off or broken. Only one pressure screw and quick acting safety release. Swings and automatically locks in seven positions. See the NEW GAINADAY in our store or phone for a free demonstration in your home. Pleasing terms. Steele’s Hardware and Furniture Store 225 Longfellow Street, Vandergrift. FOR HARDWARE —go to— SWANK’S THE BIG STORE Sherwin-Williams Paints New Process Stoves Humphrey Radiant Fire Stoves Phone 3A W.A.MCGEARY Real Estate Insurance All Kinds of Insurance The Largest Automobile Insurance Agency in the Valley Representing United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Phone 48 THE SPECTATOR 75 ATHLETICS (Continued from oage 43.) Vandergrift Player Rolf Hammer—R. F. Gene McCoy—L. F. 1st TEAM Capt. Bernard Kirklewski—C. Paul Lash—R. G. Chas. Mitchell—L. G. Basketball Games—Non-League and Tournament Jan. 1—Alumni V.H.S. 22 Oppos. 16 Mar. 4—Johnstown (West) i 54 11 Mar 11—East Brady 42 11 Mar. 12—Sharpsburg 32 21 Mar. 13—Oakmont 19 15 Mar. 13—Blairsville 25 19 Mar. 19—Norwin 19 16 Mar. 20—Greensburg 14 17 227 126 2nd and 3rd Team Games Apollo Srs. —V.H.S. 2nd Team won 22-11 Ep. League —V.H.S. 2nd Team won 14- 8 Apollo 2nd —V.H.S. 2nd Team won Happy Five —V.H.S. 3rd Team won 19- 9 Summary of Season Games played (varsity) ..................22 Games won (varsity) .................... 19 Games lost (varsity) .................... 2 Won Allegheny-Kiski Valley Championship at New Kensington. Won Second Place in W. P. I. A. L. Won Seventeen Straight Games. Individual Scores Hammer .............224 Points McCoy .............181 Points Lash ............... 69 Points Kirklewski ........ 110 Points Mitchell . 11 Points Total points scored by V. H. S........599 Total points scored by Opponents .....300 Letter Men Rolf Hammer, Gene McCoy, Paul Lash, William Paul. Charles Mitchell, Bernard Kirklewski. -----—----------------------------------—----- YOUNG MAN AND YOUNG WOMAN A BUSINESS MAN SAYS:—“I know from experience that it is hard to keep money, and the first hundred dollars represents a lot of hard work and self-sacrifice. ” The second hundred will be easier to get together. The sure and safe road to financial success is through a bank account. Begin now with us. You can start with $1.00. | CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK j Vandergrift, Pa. 76 THE SPECTATOR The Allegheny-Kiski Tournament On March 11th the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Championship Tournament was held at New Kensington. Vandergrift, with much hard work, emerged champions. Sharps-burg and Blairsville were two unbeaten teams which the Vans subdued before the massive throngs which filled the large “Ken-Hi” Gym. Vandergrift has the honor of copping the First Allegheny-Kiski Valley Tourney and indications show that she will be a logical contender next year. Allegheny-Kiski Tourney First Round Parnassus 26 Leechburg 15 Sharpsburg 45 Freeport 15 Oakmont 29 Arnold 15 Apollo 23 Verona 13 Blairsville 20 Har-Brac Union 11 Falls Creek 23 Tarenttim 16 Vandergrift . 42 East Brady 11 Ford City 16 New Kensington 14 Second Round Blairsville ... 18 Ford City 17 Falls Creek 15 Apollo 11 Oakmont 26 Parnassus .22 Vandergrift . 32 Sharpsburg 21 Semi-Finals Blairsville ... 18 Falls Creek 14 Vandererift . 19 Oakmont 15 The Championship Final Vandergrift 29 Blairsville .19 Consolation Final The Consolation Trophy was won by Oakmont when they defeated Falls Creek 18—8. Westmoreland County Tournament The second annual Westmoreland County Tournament which was held here March 19-20 prove to be a huge success. Eight teams competing—Latrobe, New Kensington, Arnold, Scottdale, Greensburg, Nor-win, Jeannette and Vandergrift. Every game was an act leading to the grand finale which was played between Greensburg and Latrobe. The former winning the cup. Scottdale the 1925 Champions, won the consolation cup. In the first round Vandergrift defeated Norwin, the runners-up in last years tournament by a narrow margin. And in the semi-finals lost the “Heart Breaker” to Greensburg 14-17. Vandergrift led four points until the last two minutes only to have fate reverse things. Every game drew a capacity crowd and each contest was handled in excellent manner by Tri-county officials. Vandergrift students and townspeople proved excellent hosts to the visiting teams and will look forward to them as yearly guests with much sporting interest. The Tourney games are as follow's: First Round Arnold . 5 Greensburg .... 35 Norwin 16 Vandergrift .... 19 Jeannette 13 Latrobe .... 16 New Kensington 12 Scottdale .... 10 Second Round Vandergrift 14 Greensburg 17 Latrobe 16 New Kensington 12 Third Round Norwin 31 Arnold 11 Jeannette 14 Scottdale 19 Scottdale 19 Norwin 18 Winners ofWestmoreland County Tourney Greensburg—First Place. Latrobe—Second Place. Scottdale—Winner of Consolation Series. To enumerate the stellar playing of the Blue and White Tossers would fill pages. The very best tribute that can be paid to an athlete is to say he played the game and was a true sportsman at all times. This is what we say of our men who so nobly represented us in the court and placed Vandergrift in a top notch position. In appreciation of their faithful work, the Athletic Board presented to the letter men varsity sweaters and watches. The girls team presented the team with gold basketballs. They are Rolf Hammer, Captain Kirklewski, Gene McCoy, Paul Lash, Charles Mitchell and William Paul. John Adams and Dale Adams were given gold basketballs. THE SPECTATOR 77 HEALTH Means Wealth W. V. THOMPSON, D. C., Ph. C. Palmer Graduate Chiropractor Neurocolometer and X-Ray Service 122A Grant Avenue Phone 621R | Arcadia Theatre { “Always the Best in Entertainment” I Specials Soon “THREE FACES EAST” May 26 and 27. Cecil DeMille’s “Road to Yesterday June 2 and 3. Marion Davies in “Lights of Broadway” June 9 and 10. ________ The Thomas Boot Shoppe 325 Longfellow Street, Vandergrift, Pa. Kuhn’s Drug Store j Prescriptions Candy, Ice Cream, Stationery —and— Toilet Articles f i Compliments -of the- j LIBERTY RESTAURANT —and— CONFECTIONERY GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM THE SPECTATOR 79 Girl’s Athletic Report Basket Ball The girl’s Varsity team is as follows: Forward Helen Poffinberger (Mgr.) Forward ......................Helen Rlose Sub.....................Helen Olitiger Center Nellie Gagen (Capt.) Side Center............... Carmila Ceraso Guard .............................. Ida Butch Guard .................. Mary Campbell Sub...........................Lena Mile 1926 Schedule Vandergrift 23—Parnasus 32 away January 11 Vandergrift 22—Blairsvile 19 here January 15 Vandergrift 22—Leechburg 25 away January 28 Vandergrift 14—Apollo 18 here February 4 Vandergrift 21—Blairsville 30 away February 12 Vandergrift 12—Parnassus 44 here February 16 Vandergrift 12—Leechburg 8 here February 22 Vandergrift 10—Apollo 23 away February 22 Vandergrift 11—Kensington 10 away March 9 Comments on Varsity Even though the girls have not made a record like that of the boys; such can not be expected from a team only in its second year, for it takes three or four years at least, to build up a team equal to that of the boys. The girls have worked hard for the victories they have to their credit, and we feel that if our team could play one more year together, they would be an “ideal team.” All the first team and one substitute will graduate this year. Some games that will go down in history of this team are those played at New Kensington, Leechburg and our home games with Blairsville and Apollo. Our girls won their first game January 15, from Blairsville, whose team had a record of no defeats in two years. This was a very exciting game, the score being tied several times during the game. Victory was not felt by either side until the final whistle blew with V. H. S. at the long end of the string 19-22. Also, the last game of the season, played on the New Kensington Gym floor with Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Junior Varsity These girls are all worthy candidates for next years Varsity. These players are: Dorothy Brayshaw, Grace Davidson, Leone Byrne, Lois Boartz, Mercedes Cravener, Frances Risher, Hazel Stoops and Julia Wagner. the sextette of that place. This game was played on March 9, while Miss Wilson, our coach, was confined to her home at Franklin with an injured back. But the girls brough home a victory under the leadership of Miss Von Allman. This game ended 10-11 with V. H. S. victorious. The girls feel that they have had a very successful year, even though they were not always victorious. Summary of Points V. H. S. scored.................157 points Opponents scored ...............209 points Individual Score Blose 73, Poffinberger 71, Olinger 12, Gagen 1. Thursday morning, April 15, the school presented our girls with tokens of appreciation in the form of “letters” and their pictures. These were presented in chapel by Prof. Kurtz and Supt. Omo. Second Varsity The Junior Varsity played three games, winning two of them. 2 here Jan. 29 13 away Feb. 5 8 here Feb. 9 Class Games The Freshmen girls were the only class that responded to class team call. This is their first year of Basketball and they won two out of three games. This is a splendid showing for first year work. 38—Enghth Graders 8—Leechburg 2nd Team 24—Leechburg 2nd Team 80 THE SPECTATOR Vandergrift Freshmen Yandergrift Freshmen Vandergrift Freshmen Betty Whitehouse proved a star forward for the Freshmen. She is a very promising candidate for Varsity Forward in the next three years. We believe and hope that by here March 25 here March 26 17 away April 6 the time she is a Senior” she will prove every bit as good is not better than Hilliard, Parnassus star forward, who scored 42 out of 44 points in the game with our sextette here on February 16. Schedule 18—Lutheran Church Girls 11 27—Apollo Freshmen 18 12—Apollo Freshmen Physical Education Demonstration A physical education demonstration under the supervision of Mr. Monty Gros-venor, boys director, and Miss Mary Wilson, girls director, will be held in the High School Auditorium, at eight o’clock May 27, 1926. This demonstration will summarize the work taught during the last year to the High School students as well as the Grade Schools which include the following buildings:—Longfellow, Wilson, Custer, Sherman, Lincoln Junior High and High School. The parents and public in general are cordially invited to attend this demonstration, which is the first of its kind since this department has been added to our school. The parents are urged to attend that they may acquaint themselves with the new phases of work done by the students. The exercise drills include a complete days order,” a series of exercises, which are given in the classes every day. Health Development” both physically and mentally is the motto of our Physical Education De- partment. Calesthenics, floor work, folk dancing, nursery rhymes, games, tumbling and Athletic High Jump will include the numbers of the program, which are as follows: 1. Mimetic Exercises H. S. Senior Girls 2. Flirtation Dance Wilson Building Girls Game 3. Marching Tactics H. S. Junior Girls 4. Free Arm Exercises Lincoln Bldg. Boys 5. Dance—Sec the Shoemaker Sherman Building Boys and Girls Clap Dance— Sherman Building Boys and Girls 6. Exercise Drill High School Girls— Freshmen and Sophomores. 7. Days Order Drill Longfellow Building Boys 8 .Doll Dance Custer Building Girls 9. Dance High School 8th tirade Girls 10. High School Boys and Girls— a. Tumbling b. Athletic High Jump. —Helen Blose '26. COLUMBIA Grafonalos | H.M. WILLIAMS CONFECTIONER Johnstons Chocolates t 307 Longfellow Street, VANDERGRIFT, PA. Benjamin’s Pharmacy and Music Store Geo. R. Benjamin, Ph. G. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Kimball and Gulbranten Piano Grand and Player Piano “THE REXALL STORE” Victrola and Victor Record Sold on Ea y Payment No Intereit Charged. THE SPECTATOR 81 Lyceum Another year—Another program. Ten entertainments and all of them Aces. This years Lyceum Course has proven to be one arranged in a varied and tasteful repertoire, one in which everyone would have some interest, and from which everyone will retain certain memories. Will anyone forget the night we all sat and waited and waited and sat—while the High School orchestra played through it’s library at least twice? That was the night the American Glee Club failed to get here. For all we know, they are still on the way. The ten numbers were: 1. Entertainment—John Ross Reed Co., October lb, 1925. 2. Play—Adam and Eva. Oct. 23. 1925. 3. Play—The Climax, Nov. 13, 1925. 4. Play—The Storm, November 19, 1925. 5. Musical—The Gypsy Girls Quintet, December 4, 1925. 6. High School Operetta—Love Pirates of Hawaii, December 11, 1925. 7. Philippine Quintet—February 5. 1926. 8. Entertainment—Patton Bros. Trio, February 18. 1926. 9. Musical—Dolly Vardcn Co., March 12. 1926. 10. As a substitution for the American ( lee Club—McCords Entertainers. Chapel Now that the English Department has turned quite gray-haired from arranging weekly chapel programs, and the students involved arc vainly looking for added points on their final grades for given favors—we wind up chapel for another year. The last six months of school have not been without their interesting programs. Most of the musical and speaking talent of the school has been on the platform at one time or another. Nellie Kennedy tried to give us her experiences at a baseball game. We got an excellent idea of them. Everett Hines tried to pass off as a girl, but he got hi dress too short and we recognized him. Robert Breig, Ardellc Crowe, Carmella Chcras, Abrilla Johnson and Imogenc Baur tried to fool us by talking French for twenty minutes, but we knew most of what they said, thanks to Miss Hogan’s explanations. All in all, the chapel programs once a week have been the right sauce for our heavy meals of study all year. Those taking part arc to be conbratulatcd on their entertaining abilities and thanked for doing what they could to enrich our school life. Popular Hits John R. Kurtz—I'll be loving you always. Calla Stahlman—Remember (???!) Bertha Ray—Ginimc a little kiss, willya huh ? Wallace Foster—Could I? I certainly could. William Margraf—Brown eyes, why are you blue? Alda Bain—Sleepy Time Gal. Lulu Gwynn Who stole my heart away? Frances Hespcnhcidc—I don’t believe it, but say it again. Dorothy Hogan—F'ive foot two, eyes of blue. Esther McDowell—Oh, Kathcrina. Dorothy McKee—I wanta go where you-go, then I’ll be happy. Winifred Von Allmen—Just a cottage small by a water fall. George Davis—Roll ’em girls. K. Thompson—Why don’t you marry the girl? Mabel Baker—For ever and ever with you. W. O. Wallace—I’m sitting on top of the world. Martha Major—Smile a little bit. Mary Wilson—Thanks for the buggy ride. Monty Grosvenor-Paddlin Maddlin Home. —by Prudy, Ignatz and Bing. 82 THE SPECTATOR {---------------------------i i J.E. CRAWFORD Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes and Brushes j Picture Framing a Specialty | Phone 443J i t 209 Longfellow Street, VANDERGRIFT, PA. i 1 } Cabinet Mantles, Tile { } and Grates, Gas and Electric { I } Fixtures and Supplies, { j Glassware, Queensware GEO.F.BREIG j 174 Columbia Avenue. Contractor for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Phone 117 ! MEAN’S | Dry Cleaning Co. { Cleaners and Dyers of Distinction j Office Phone 400—701 Wallace Street. J • Res. Phone 78A—1S7B Washington Ave { VANDERGRIFT, PA. ! If Its Tires See— DOC GOSSER! Sales and Repairs Phone 752J 158 Sherman Avenue Near End of Bridge. Sudden Service Road Service t J Klingensmith Hardware Store Hardware,Housefurnishings Stoves, Paints and Glass Phone 487 145 Grant Avenue, VANDERGRIFT, PA. H.D. ANDES Furniture Exchange 144 Washington Avenue Phone 544A THE SPECTATOR 83 The History of the Kiskiminetas Valley (Information for this historical sketch taken from I)r. T. J. Henry’s book “The History of Apollo” and from papers published in 1904, now in the possession of Mrs. H. E. Walthour.) What the Rhine is to Germany; the Thames to London, or the Hudson to New York; the Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas are to Western Pennsylvania. No man’s life is a history unto himself. His ancestors and his associations from an integral part thereof. So with the history of a valley-not only its towns and its inhabitants make its history, but also the circumstances which brought it into existence. In 1681 William Penn was granted a tract of land in the new world as a payment of a debt owed his father by King Charles II. He decided to call it Pennsylvania of Penn’s Woods. During the Revolutionary War the Indians were active all over Western Pennsylvania and especially in Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties. A question is frequently asked. “What became of the Indians who were displaced by the Whites?” After the Revolution the Mohawks were driven up into Canada, where they have two reservations north of Lake Erie and Ontario. The Iroquois probably never numbered more than 25,000 and are equal to almost half that number yet. They have become civilized and have schools, missions and churches. It has been stated that the first mention of this river was by Christopher Gist, George Washington’s guide, when he was with the Ohio Trading Company. He says, “Monday, 12th, November 1750. Set out from Stoney Creek, crossed a great Laurel Mountain, came to Loyal Hannon, an old town on a creek of the Ohio, called Kis-cominatos.” The word Kiskiminetas is of Indian origin and has two meanings in this language. The first, “Cut Spirit” and the second, “Make Daylight.” The Indian name for Beaver Dam Creek (Beaver Run) is Amochk-paha-sink. It means “where the beavers have shut up the stream.” The Kiskiminetas was one of the most important water ways in the state, especially during the salt industry. Its head waters are the little Conemaugh and Stony Creek. At Saltsburg the Conemaugh and the Loyalhatina unite to form the Kiskiminetas. The Loyalhatina has its source in Westmoreland County between Chestnut and Laurel Ridges. The Kiskiminetas,. just after receiving the w'ater of Roaring Run makes a steep declination which produces what is known in past histories as Big Falls. Before its contamination by mines, mills,, and sewers, fish were plentiful in the Kiskiminetas river. Salt is such a common natural food now that many do not realize its perservative value. About 1812, an old lady living above the present site of Saltsburg. noticed that cattle frequented a spring in the middle of the river during low water. She tasted the water and found it had a brackish taste.. Then spouts were placed in the spring and they succeeded in running the water to shore. They used large iron sap-kettles to evaporate the water, and thus was made the first salt in the valley. In the latter part of 1812 or the beginning of 1813,. wells were put down in all parts of the valley. The nearest wells were the Gordon salt wells at Gravel Bar. Also there were some near where the Foundry is situated to-day. During the years of this great salt industry sprang up a village which is known to-day as Saltsburg. The oldest town in the Valley is said to-be Apollo. This town celebrated its Centennial in the year 1916. The site of Apollo was the site of an old Indian town, although the name Apollo i lost to history. Indian towns were often changed. Evidences of campfiires, darts, spearheads, broken pottery, beads and tomahawks were found in Apollo, and have showm that an Indian village existed some one hundred and twenty years ago. A good many years ago when the road from the upper part of Hickory Bottom was being made, two small boys were present when the workmen came upon a number of Indian graves on the hillside. The skeletons were shoveled out indiscriminately and thrown over the embankment. The boys, having an inborn hatred of the savages, piled the bones up and stoned them until 84 THE SPECTATOR they were broken into fine fragments so that “they would have a hard time getting together on the ‘Resurrection Day.’ Apollo was called Warren in the first years of its progress. But as there was another Warren in Pennsylvania there was an unlimited amount of mail trouble and disturbance in other affairs, so the town was named Apollo. In 1824 the Assembly of Pennsylvania appointed three commissioners to explore a canal route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The object was to make the Juniata and the Kiskiminetas navigable by slackwater produced by dams. In the fall of 1827 water was first let into the levels at Leechburg (then a village of a half-dozen houses). This was at Dam No. 1 or Seven Mile Dam. so called because it produced seven miles of slackwater reaching to the fording north of Apollo. Here it was necessary to begin a canal to get the boats above the Falls of the Kiskiminetas. The first boat ever built or run on the Pennsylvania canal was called the “General Abner Lacook.” The canal was four feet deep and forty-four feet wide. Locks were 16 feet wide and 90 feet long. The dam at Leechburg was 27 feet high and 574 feet long. The crew consisted of five men, two steersmen, two drivers, and one bows-man, the captain and cook completed the outfit. The motive power of the boats consisted of six mules, three in service at a time, traveling on the toe path. Dam No. 2 was at Roaring Run and had a guard lock to pass the boats in and out of the canal. Dam No. 3 was between Salina and Avonmore. When the Pennsylvania Railroad was built in 1864. the canal was purchased by that company and later abandoned. “Old Town,” an Indian village, was situated at the mouth of Pine Run, north of where it empties into the Kiskiminetas river. A large sugar maple tree, which only a few years ago yielded to the woodman’s axe, was said to have stood in the center of the village. Beneath its spreading branches no doubt many an Indian council was held. From the village trails went out in different directions. One leading westward ascended and passed through the David Anderson farm. There was a trail leading Attractive Graduation Footwear ALTMAN’S “The Home of Good Shoe ” 117 Grant Avenue. Jno. Lambros, Prop. Phone P A 38 I Fine Confections and Ice Cream Vandergrift Sugar j Eowl j 151 Grant Avenue, Vandergrift. | Wholesale and Retail We make our own Ice Cream 50c per quart. “The Store of Dependable Merchandise” ! “For That Commencement Present,” Do not fail to look over our line A. W. LOVE 614 Hancock Avenue, VANDERGRIFT, PA. THE SPECTATOR 85 through what is now the heart of Leech-burg. Others reached the Allegheny river at a place known as Jack’s Island. Leechburg the second oldest town in the valley, was named for a captain of a boat in the canal days. His name was David Leech, and he was one of its oldest residents. Leechburg celebrated her centennial in 1924. Thus it has had about 102 birthdays. The first iron ever made in Pennsylvania was made in the Kiskiminetas Valley, one and one-half miles south of Apollo at a place known as Rock Furnace on Roaring Run. in 1825. The first Kiski Valley Fair was held on the Fair Ground north of Apollo, in 1890. It was not a financial success, and was abandoned for nearly twenty years. Since 1910 it has been held annually. The Townsend farm (now the Borough of Vandergrift) lies in what was early known as Horse Shoe Bend of the Kiski-niinetas.) This farm was a part of the original Johnson tract and was early patented. Of John H. Townsend, who long lived on this farm, his biographer says:— “He lived to see this magnificent valley dotted over with fine farms and dwelling-houses ; and by his door are daily seen the flight of trains on a branch of the greatest railway system of the state, the Pennsylva-• ma. The plotting of a town site, with the iron industry back of it, the laying out of the immense works, second to none in the whole country, was executed in 1895 and 1896. The Plans were carefully made after an extensive tour of inspection of the great factory districts of Europe. The town was laid out by Frederick Law Olmstead, who had been the architect and landscape gard-ner of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893. The streets and blocks are circular in form, no streets nor avenues crossing at right angles, but all on gentle curves. The steel works opened for operation in September. 1896. On May 8, the same year, at a public sale two hundred and seventy-six lots were sold, at not less than twenty-five cents per square foot for residence, and seventy-five cents per square foot for business lots. The borough is provided with excellent water, coming from artesian wells on ad- TRAUTMAN’S PAINT AND OIL HEADQUARTERS Lawrence and Duquesne Ready-Mixed Paints, Standard Wearproof Paints Dutch Boy and Carter Pure White Lead Laurence Tiger Brand, Valspar, Pratt and Lambert Varnishes—Imported and Domestic Enamels, Stains, Colors, Wooster Brushes. Sterling Motor Oil and Greases Made from 100% pure Penna. Oil Come and see us. Get our prices. Open Evenings. 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Vandergrift will yet become a more flourishing mart, The Queen of the Kiskiminetas Valley. —Eleanor Culp ’28. f ' ' ' ' -------------- ! ‘Good Things to Eat’ —FROM— | Condo’s Market Where the Famous • ‘Eatmore’Brand Mayonnaise IS MADE AND SOLD 161 Columbia Avenue—Phone 35 187 Franklin Avenue—Phone 43 VANDERGRIFT, PA. I__________“I............. i DO YOU WANT j Apollo Quality Chocolates { Soda Fountain Specialties { Pure Drugs and Medicines J Toilet Articles —and— Graduation Gifts Ross’s Drug Store j W. C. TOMLINSON, Pharmacist. 301 Longfellow Street. VANDERGRIFT, PA. KELVINATOR —for— COLDER REFRIGERATION Let Us Demonstrate H. J. KUHNS Congratulate Your New Landlord the First of the Month by Shaking Hands With Yoursel DON’T you get tired of paying rent ? Figure it out—we guess you have. So much multiplied by so many months, by so many years. It don’t pay—that’s all there is to it. The rent money will buy your own home, and we can prove it to you. THE SPECTATOR 87 Allegheny-Kiski Valley Tournament The first annual Basket Ball Tournament for the championship of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley was held in the Kensington Hi Gym, March 11-12-13. The tournament in every way was a huge success, sixteen teams taking part and representing the best teams of both valleys. The Tournament was sponsored by the “Ken-Hi” Athletic Authorities and trophies were given by the A. G. Spalding Co., Honus Wagner and the First National Bank of New Kensington. The teams taking part were Vandergrift, East Brady, Parnassus, Apollo. Leechburg, Sharpsburg, Freeport, Verona, Oakmont, Arnold, Blairsville, Brackenridge, Ford City, New Kensington, Tarentum and Falls Creek. After two days playing, the teams that were defeated were eliminated leaving only Vandergrift and Blairsville to play the final game. In this game Vandergrift came out victorious, the score being 25-19. The games as a whole were played in fine style, Vandergrift falling short of their usual form several times, but finally coming through successfully as the undisputed Champions of the Tournament. Vandergrift’s first encounter was with East Brady, a mediocre team, which Vandergrift won with little effort, the score was 42-11. Our second battle came with Sharpsburg, a team of high quality, which had not been defeated previously. However, after a h fought game, their record was broken, Vandergrift coining out ahead, with a tally of 32 to Sharpsburg’s 21. Vandergrift's third battle was with Oak-mont in the semi-finals. This game proved to be one of the thrillers of the Meet, Oakmon' tying Vandergrift in the last half-minute of play. In the extra five minute period, however, Vandergrift showed her real metal and won with a score of 19-15. By winning the Oakmont game, Vandergrift was booked to play Blairsville Saturday night at 8:30 in the final game for the championship. In the first half of the final game, Vandergrift was off form, while Blairsville was running up a score of 14-6 on Vandergrift at the end of the first half. Vandergrift’s hopes for the championship seemed slight, but at the beginning of the second half it was apparent that a change had been wrought during the short interval. Vandergrift played like an entirely different team. After a wonderful comeback, Vandergrift overcame Blairsville’s lead, and ended 6 points ahead, the final score being 25-19. After the game the cup was presented to Captain Kirklewski by Superintendent Chapman of the Ken-Hi.” Needless to say it was a happy crowd of looters that drove back to Vandergrift that night. —Agnes Garrett '26. A Journey Through the Land of ’29 Harry Bittner and his friend Donald Cunningham were on a journey-alone together. It was their first trip of this kind and they were to stop at two large cities, Rooms 35 and 36, and one large town, Room 43, there to see all the sights. Now in these towns; there were no extraordinary buildings or monuments; but the chief attractions were their inhabitants. At last! Room 36!—Our young travelers got off the train and started to walk, as the only means of meeting these wonderful freaks. “Look at that boy, would youl He must have about five of those spellers and trying to study them all,” whispered Harry. “Why that’s Phyl Carmany. After studying all of these he has at least learned to spell,” exclaimed Donald. “I read about him in the Gazette Times.” Don’t you remember him?” “Oh yes, I do now.—Who’s that laughing over there. He’s laughing so hard you can’t see his face. Why, I believe that’s Ralph Weimer! Did you everl “That’s James Culp up there, isn’t it?” asked Donald. “Apperances are deceiving. You’d think games was lazy but, on the contrary, when he gets started he can’t be stopped.” “Who on earth is that girl over there?” demanded Harry. “Why, that’s Naomi 88 THE SPECTATOR Branthoover practicing for Congress. I always said she’d be a soap box orator. She was wonderful that day she spoke in Chapel.” “What are those girls doing over there on that side street,” said Donald. Oh, they're playing basketball. I wonder if we can recognize any of them.” “I know four” announced Harry. “Mildred Fritz, Nancy Grimm, Jean Walton and Betty Whitehouse.” “You’re right,” asid Donald. “And the other two are Harriet King and Catherine Neal.” “Who are those two boys coming down the alley?” from Harry. “Oh, those are the pals, Harold Sheplcr and Frank Shirley. They're always together and I don’t mean maybe,” answered Donald. “There comes Vitolda Jeliniewski! You know that girl is a peach of a sewer. I’m thinking of employing her as my tailor.” “It surely is a surprise to see her,” returned Donald. By the way, here comes Nellie Martin. She’s prettier than ever isn’t she?” She sure is,” replied Harry. “I always liked that girl,—Look at those Charleston-ers up the street. I believe it’s Elizabeth Pounds and Selma Williams. Those girls sure are light on their feet.” “I’ll say they are.” Say, those are pretty nice signboards they have here. So artistic. Guess who drew them,” said Donald. “Oh, I can't guess,” protested Harry. Well, it’s Joe Gallovich. He’s some drawer and painter, let me tell you.” All this time the boys had been proceeding slowly up the main street. Now they had reached the end and knew not where to turn. “Let's ask that man over there,” proposed Harry, how far it is to Room 35.” “All right,” agreed Donald, and together they accosted the man. They learned that the city was only one half mile from the place where they were standing that very minute. When this was learned they decided to walk and it was only a short time until they entered the city. Room 35. Of course, the first one they saw was Bill Mohney. No one could help noticing him —he’s such a prominent figure in this vicinity. As they came to a cross street, they nearly ran into a crowd of three boys, the “Three Musketeers”—Howard Bodwell, Frank DeVilling and Lowell Jones. Then bringing up the rear, came Robert Shoup— the “Fourth Musketeer.” As they approached the school house, whom should they see but Miss Mildred Bradstock, the play ground instructor. She was always so quiet before but this time she had to make lots of noise to make the children hear. By this time the lads had reached the station where they promptly boarded a train for Room 43. They reached this town about half an hour but all the people seemed to be asleep in bed. Anyway they only saw two—Nellie Donaldson and Wil-ovene Luther, who, as usual, were parading the sidewalks. Harry and Donald then returned to the station in time to get a train home that evening, both agreeing that the sights in these three cities surpassed those of any other cities. —Elizabeth Neal '28. ----------------------------- SHUTT BROS. n M Groceries and Dry Goods n Two Big Stores No. 1 i Corner Longfellow and Hawthorne Phone 465 No. 2 157 Washington Avenue i Phone 30 ------------------------—— THE SPECTATOR 89 The Bug Sextet Goes to Tarentum On the campus of our wonderful high school the Bug Sextet” hold their daily meetings. One day last month during one of these meetings the question of evolution was discussed. Hippo” declared that evolution was all rot. “Little Mike” declared, judging by his opponent, evolution was in its last stage. They argued for several minutes when “Battling Pete” asked for the floor. He wanted to go to Tarentum to see the “locals” vs. “Ta-rent-um” on the latter’s floor. This was a good idea so the motion was seconded, and after preliminary preparations were made, we departed in the sextet “Pushmobile 8.” After four hours of weary traveling with nothing to do but laugh at “Hippo” we disembarked at New Kensington and made another charge just like the Light Brigade of the West Penn Power Co. We ate “Hot Dogs” by pairs after that we again piled on the Ford truck and sped away for Tarentum. At one place we were going at the fast and neck-breaking speed of nine miles an hour. My heart was in my mouth for I was afraid it would burn up but “Hippo” said he saw it up to ten. I was greatly relieved. We arrived at the High School and of course we TRIED to get in but among the six fellows there was only twenty-two cents. We tried to “sneak-in” but were put out. We saw the crowd however thru the windows. We “loafed around” for a few minutes then we decided to go back home. We coasted down into Tarentum and at the bottom we were much surprised to know that the “straight 8” had taken a notion not to proceed to Vandergrift. “Hippo,” who drives an “Olds 8” knew something about these eight cylinder cars so we let him give the Lizzie” a thorough examination. Hippo declared its pulse wasn’t beating and its heart was stopped so that there was only one remedy. He just told us to get some “Firewater.” We were willing but the funds were weak. Twenty-two cents wouldn’t buy a gallon. At last “Mike” found a plan. He would pose as Lon Chaney, “Hippo” should play the mouth organ, and let the other guys go around the crowd with their caps. Being on the Main Drag” we attracted a crowd in a short time. This hurt our pride very much, but we were too pround to go to the Salvation Army Headquarters. After singing several late numbers, Hippo gave a demonstration of the “Charleston.” We were rewarded for our efforts by the collection of fifty-one cents. We were ready to leave when Little Mike” threw a brick at a black cat, hitting a near-by window instead of the cat. We left the seventy-three cents to pay for the window, it wasn’t very big. We had to think of some scheme to get gas for a cop had already warned us to move along. About eleven o’clock six gentlemen of leisure could be seen pushing a small Lizzie truck up the main street of Tarentum. A large crowd of people were following asking us to sing for them. We sang “Hail to the Blue and White” and they wanted it again but as nobody offered us any money we wouldn’t do it. We were the most downhearted bunch of boys—hungry, penniless, and no way to get the Ford home. We had stolen the Ford out of “Battling Pete’s” garage. We finally decided to go to the Salvation Army when a well dressed man asked for the boy who imitated Lon Chaney. Being Mike’s manager I talked with the man. After he offered Mike a contract to appear as Lon Chaney’s second I told hint I would sign only under a guarantee of at least five dollars. He gave us his five dollars and I signed the contract for Mike and promised to have him appear at the appointed time. We bought gas and left that city for the old “Alma Mater.” We fairly flew along the road. Mike began making up poetry that rivalled Shakespeare’s—when all at once a stray left handed monkey wrench hit him on the head. The rest of the voyage was made in silence except for the occasionally snoring of “Hippo” who was curled up in several burlap sacks. —Nick R. Varano ’27. 90 THE SPECTATOR RAMER’S DEPARTMENT STORE j The Long Store With the Short Prices. DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, Ladies’ and Children’s Coats, Suits Dresses and Millinery Mens’ Furnishings 231 Longfellow Street, Phone 440A. VANDERGRIFT, PA. j i i i { THE HOME OF GOOD FURNITURE; Living Room Suites, Dining Room and Bed Room Suites { of Enduring Beauty. Beautiful new Wilton Rugs and Linoleums. SPECIALS 42-piece Dinner Sets—good quality j only $7.45. Fine Plate Glass Poly- j chrome Mirrors $6.45. Fibre Fern- J eries, assorted finishes $4.90. R.M.ARMSTR0NG Funeral Director THE SPECTATOR 91 Holidays at the White House There is one place in the United States where every day is a holiday and where the Christmas spirit, at least that part involved in receiving presents, flourishes throughout the entire year. That place is the White House, and the recipient of all this attention is the President of the United States. The holiday is not his choice or desire, in fact it sometimes interferes with his work; but when practically every visitor to Washington insists upon a call on the chief executive he naturally becomes a party to the celebration. Any one who regrets that Christmas and birthdays come too seldom may envy the President’s annual crop of gifts which number about two thousand. The list covers everything from animals to framed poems. There are cakes, clothes, canes, pocket-books, pictures, prunes, toys, tools, and tobacco; but not all are accepted. If the White House suspects an effort is being made to use the President for advertising purposes, the present is politely rejected. More than half the gifts received in a year are books. Some are sent by publishers, some by the authors, and many come from individuals who have read and enjoyed a book and pass it on to the occupant of the White House. With the perpetual tide of callers, who make every day an event at the White House, it takes a well-oiled machine to keep the business of the government running smoothly. The President must attend to his office, meet all delegations, pose several times a day for his photograph, deliver speeches to more important com-mittes, shake hands with all visitors, confer with his cabinet, and still find time to tat and exercise. Despite this activity, the business of the executive mansion moves so smoothly and mechanically that the thousands of visitors are rarely conscious of the behind-the scenes side of White House life. —William Carnahan ’27. Explorations How many young people realize the dangers that accompany an exploration trip? How many could stand the hardships of one of these trips? Think of accompanying Robert E. Peary on his trip to the North Pole and enduring the intense cold, hunger, and the fatigue of a day’s journey. Commodore Peary relates that he owes his discovery of the North Pole to the undying tirelessness of his Eskimo guides. These sturdy mortals can travel for several days without food or rest. They are very competent in driving the Eskimo huskies, the only dogs that can be used in transporting provisions, and drawing sleds in the Arctic Region. At night they bury themselves in the snow, and in the morning are ready to resume the journey. Quite a different matter is an exploring trip to Africa. Although in a different climate the explorer encounters a no less percentage of danger. Here he conies in contact with just the opposite of what is encountered in the Far North. He meets an abundance of animal and vegetable life, while the North is a world void of animals and vegetation, covered for innumerable distances with the only product of the North Pole, snow and ice. In Africa the explorer has to contend with the heat, fighting tropical diseases and fever. At any moment he may be attacked by a lion, rhinoscerous, tiger, or venomous serpent. Although he may have the pleasure of having game to shoot at all the time he does not know when or how a lion will attack him or when his safari, (a line of porters carrying the baggage) will be run down by an elephant stampede. President Roosevelt on his hunting trip in Africa had several narrow escapes from being killed. One of these was at a time when he killed an enormous bull elephant which had attacked the President. The President states that the route which they took showed them a great number of wild animals, vast beyond his expectations; and he also discovered a lot of new creatures which no one had ever heard of before. The Canal Zone in Panama presents a large field for anyone who is interested in Ancient History. It was here that the Mayas lived. The geologist can find the history of the Indian race in the ruins of 92 THE SPECTATOR their temples and houses. A wonderful sensation can be gotten by a trip up the Orinoco in South America. An explorer would be delighted at the sights during a voyage up this river. Here can be seen the ai, the two-toed sloth. It is a very quaint sight to see this peculiar animal carrying her baby around on her breast, much the same as the kangaroo, except that the ai inhabits the trees, while the Kangaroo lives on the ground. A naturalist would be delighted at the innumerable new specimens of insect, animal and plant life to be found in a trip through this wonderful region. Let us now turn our minds to the recent excavations in Egyt. This country abounds in history, dating as far back as 2000 B. C. It was here that some of the Old Testament scenes took place, and an exploration trip where traces of the tombs of some mumified king are found, will not only af- Our Simple He was a traveling man. That much was noticed by a clerk in the city ticket office. “Let me have sleeping car accommodations on the train to New York,” said the man, approaching the clerk cautiously. “For a single passenger?” asked the clerk, smiling. “No” replied the man. “I’m married, but I am not taking anybody with me. A single shelf will answer, I suppose.” “Upper or lower? again asked the clerk. “What’s the difference?” asked the passenger. “A difference of about four dollars, answered the clerk. The passenger paused as he fumbled his money, and the clerk replied, “You understand, of course, the lower berth is higher than the upper. The higher price is for the lower birth. If you want it lower, you’ll have to go higher. We sell the upper lower than the lower. In other words, the higher the lower.” “Why do they all ask for the lower? asked the man. “On account of its convenience,” replied the clerk hastily. “Most persons don’t like the upper, although its lower, on account of it’s being higher, and be- ford a pleasure trip into the deserts and inland parts of Egypt, but also it may locate a real grave. If the grave is found to contain a mummy, the trip will be well worth the time and expense. A trip into the interior of Egypt will be a pleasure. It will consist of meeting the various native tribes, and learning their customs. Several of England’s best women have spent much time among these tribes, learning their customs, dress and religion. Many people in particular have tried unsuccessfully to gain some knowledge of a savage tribe which lives on a secluded part of the Sahara Desert. This tribe is very fierce. The men wear veils over their faces. Several trials have been made, but only a very few people have succeeded in getting on good terms with the tribe. There is just as much romance in discovery as ever. —Grimes Gourley '28. Language cause when you occupy an upper you have got to get up to your bed and then get down when you get up. I would advise you to take the lower, although its higher than the upper, for the reason I have stated that the upper is lower than the lower, because it is higher. You can have the lower if you pay higher; but if you are willing to go higher; it will be lower. The traveller took a seat in a day coach. —Helen B. McQuaide. ------------------— —------------ Compliments —of— Allen Snyder THE SPECTATOR 93 Life in Italy Italy is located in the southern part of Europe and is in the form of a boat. In certain parts of Italy the climate is something like our own, but in most parts the •winter is very severe, and after a snowstorm the snow is from four to five feet deep. While the streets and sidewalks are being cleared the women will be canning fruit and other vegetables. Tourists go to Italy for the purpose of skiing and other winter sports. The women have to go to the forests to get firewood and they carry big bundles of it on their heads. That is why all Italian women have the tops of their heads a little flat. In winter the women make different kinds of laces and embroidery work. In summer the men plow the fields and the women sow the seeds. Girls and women go to the fountains to get water in big five gallon brass cans which they carry on their heads. There is no water in their homes as in America. Thus we find out that Italy is not what we think it is concerning climate and conveniences. There are some customs in Italy in regard to their holidays and feasts. Christmas is celebrated in this manner. The night before Christmas the church bells begin to ring, and the people go to church and stay there for four or five hours. The people do not go to sleep that evening. At daybreak they take their breakfast together. Then they go back to church for another sermon. Afterwards the crowd breaks up and they all go back to their own homes for the Christmas dinner. Another happy feast for them is on the occasion of a marriage. They are first with the civil ceremony at the Notary’s then fifteen or twenty days later they go to church to be married. The married couple leads the procession in which perhaps fifteen couples walk. Afterwards they all go to the new home of the married couple and there the people are feasted and music is furnished for the dancing which they keep up till a late hour. The couple receive many presents from their friends. Most of the articles are of gold, including rings, bracelets and necklaces. It would take too much space to write about the many other holidays. The woman do most of the work, but I cannot say much for the men; yet they are industrious. The woman’s costume consists of a long, wide skirt, a waist laced in front and a large, bright colored handkerchief tied around the heads. The men dress more like Americans. —Columbus Sciullo ’28. Over The Phone Central, who is Miss Guggenslogger, jammed the plug in number 684J. She is greeted with “Central, where you workin’? I vant Cedar 374T. “Yas. Dot’s it.” The next moment the man’s deep bass voice bellows over the wire, ’V’ill you stop ringin’ in my ear, you abbreviated piece of an apostrophe?” Miss Guggenslogger gets disguested and gives him the correct party. ------maybe. The following conversation ensues as heard by the party waiting for the telephone : “Hello, hello, Meester Livinsky?—Veil, let me speak mit him. Be quick about it, —Hello, Meester Livinsky—I vas valking in my sleep der odder night, and I hid my purse, (Sniff, sniff) so I can’t pay der rent. —Hey, vat’s der big idea? I vas talking to my landlord. Gimme him.—Vot, who is he? He vas Meester Livinsky, Decar—I mean Cedar 374T. No, not E,—T-T. Hello, hello,—Ach, I tot you vas vent. No, I s-s-said I c-c-couldn’t pay yer rent. (Sniff) You vant to know who iss it? Vhy it’s me—me. You know, Meester Ginsberg. Vot you said? You ain’t a landlard? No. Ach, you iss a junk-man. Ach, Ach. Dat dumb Central giffs me der wrong number efery time. Goot-py. —Dorothy Myers '28. 94 THESPECTATOR FOR YOUR WASHING MACHINE Ask For a SAVAGE WASHER AND DRYER THE ELECTRIC SPECIALTY SHOP 172 Columbia Avenue, Vandergrift, Pa. Phone 483R. 341 Tenth Street, New Kensington, Pa. Phone 1526. Authorized Salesman R. R. McDonald, 1007 Hancock Avenue, Vandergrift, Pa. Phone 479A. TO YOU who appreciate QUALITY, HONEST DEALING and LASTING SATISFACTION P. M. GRAFF YOUR LOCAL STUDEBAKER DEALER THE SPECTATOR 95 The Freshman Across the Aisle The Melvins had moved from their beautiful country home to the city. Mrs. Melvin loved the country but she consented to moving in order that Rose might have all the good times that go with High School life. Rose had passed the eighth grade examinations in the little country school with the highest honors, and she was now ready to enter High School. She had never known what it was to be timid and on this bright fall morning she left her home with a gay rejoiner to a remark her mother had made. When she reached the High School a queer feeling came over her and she did not want to enter. There were so many people none of whom were like her little friends in the country. After what seemed hours the superintendent finally had her program arranged. She followed him down the hall to a room where there was laughter and much chattering. When Rose entered the room an odd silence fell and she felt as if all eyes were upon her. She slipped into the seat assigned her with many misgivings. Nellie Reaton the most popular freshman In school looked across the aisle at her new classmate. What her gaze took in was, ill-fitting clothes, a face small dark and freckled, framed by straight black hair reaching to the shoulders. The mouth was thin and small, and the eyes were brown, so very dark that they appeared to be black. When she heard the teacher address the little creature as Rose, Nellie could hardly suppress a laugh, to think that one so unlike the rose should be named for it. As the long winter months passed Rose remained friendless. She kept all this from her mother and when she asked about school Rose would tell her of the gay times Nellie and her friends had, good times in which Rose was but an on-looker and “the freshman across the aisle.” This was the name the other pupils had given her in an unkind way. Although Rose was without friends and excelled in all her studies and in the gym Miss Cunningham the instructor found her to possess speed and she was able to make very high leaps after the ball in basket ball. Rose arrived late in the fall after the school term had began and because the basket ball team had been picked, she was put on the second team to take the place of a girl that had left the city. It was the last game of the season and for that reason it had been looked forward to with much excitement. The game was to be played at home and with the Freshman team of a High School in a neighboring city. Nellie and most of her friends played on the first team. The teams were evenly matched and the on-lookers were kept in the highest degree of excitement. At the end of the third quarter the score was tied and Nellie the best player on her team, found she could not rise from the floor where she had fallen. It was found that her ankle was badly sprained and she could no longer play. Miss Cunningham substituted Rose and the last of the game was very lively, in the end the home team won. After the game the pupils with the exception of Nellie, no longer called Rose, “the freshman across the aisle.” Nellie was jealous and her jealousy grew to hate. When she returned to school she ignored Rose entirely. One afternoon while the girls were in gym class Miss Cunningham received a telegram requesting her to come home immediately. It was the last class Friday afternoon. Leaving the girls with instructions to dress and go to study hall, she left. She had scarcely gone when Rose looked up and saw Nellie go into the Swimming pool. Nellie was fond of swimming but she was not far enough advanced to enter the pool alone. Rose did not wish to be a “tell tale” so she sat quietly trying to think what would be best to do. She knew Nellie disliked her. As she went to tell one of the other girls, she heard a cry coming from the pool. She knew she had no time to waste and rushing into the other room she plunged into the water. When she reached Nellie the frightened girl threw her arms about her neck and they both sank under the water. Rose was strong, although she was small, and she struggled to loosen the hold the other girl 96 THE SPECTATOR had taken. By this time the other girls were gathered about the edge of the pool not knowing what to do. When Rose finally got Nellie to the edge of the pool she called for the others to help her. Restorations were administered and Nellie asked Rose to forgive her and be friends. Rose said there was nothing to forgive and that she had looked on her as a friend before. The Freshmen were to have their party in April and Nellie hurried down to Rose’s house one Saturday morning to tell her about the beautiful dress she was going to wear. No one answered her knock and going in she found Rose crying. When she asked the trouble she found that Rose’s mother had been called away and Rose had no dress for the party. There was the material—Nellie could sew. Between the two of them a beautiful little dress was made. Nellie said that Rose would look much better with bobbed hair so Rose permitted her to cut it. At the party that night Rose was quite the favorite. And when the pupils gave three cheers for her she looked much like the flower for which she was named. Dr. M. G. Ellinger OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 174 Columbia Avenue ----——...-------- — First Class Shoe Repairing ; Shoe Shine E. Marcantonio Corner Grant and Farragut Avenue , i ■J VANDERGRIFT’S BIG MUSIC HOUSE The Home of the Old Reliable Hardman and Jesse French Pianos. Not How Cheap but ho wgood is Our Motto. A Good Piano will last a life time. A Cheap Piano will last from 5 to 6 years. Why not buy a Good Piano to start with when you can buy one of these reliable Pianos and practically name your own Terms to pay out on. We are absolutely a One Price House. Every instrument guaranteed to be as Represented or Money Refunded. D. D. RUPERT (Next Door to Moon Theatre) 113 Grant Avenue. Vandergrift, Pa. THE SPECTATOR 97 Origin and History of the Apple The apple according to many authorities, is the most valuable fruit in all the world, especially in the temperate regions. It is also one of the commonest and one of the oldest known in the literature of all countries and all ages. The apple is identified with the “fruit of the tree of knowledge” eaten by Adam and Eve in Eden. The Greeks made an apple,—the famous Apple of Discord,—the cause of the Trojan War. It bore the words, “For the fairest,” and was thrown into an assembly of the gods. It was claimed by three goddesses; so Paris, chosen judge, gave it to Venus, the fairest of the goddesses. The other two goddesses became so jealous that they determined to destroy the Trojan Race, and so brough about the war between Greece and Troy. Our poets have loved to sing and write of the beautiful apple blossoms and of the alluring fruit. We have many well-loved poems, which sing of the beauties and uses of the tree itself. The name is used in combination, for various fruits, which are not at all related to the apple. Hense we have the pineapple, and the May-apple. The apple, because of its beauty, belongs to the rose family, and its exquisite blossoms, white or pink-tinted, remind us of the first of the roses. The beautiful smooth-skinned, juicy fruit is too well known to need description. Authorities tell of the thousands of varieties, which differ in color, shape, and in taste, although all these have been developed from two species—the common apple and the wild crabapple. The development of the apple has been slow. History shows that they were cultivated in far-distant time. The Romans, realizing the value of apples, introduced them into England. The apple is native to southwestern Asia and Europe, and has been cultivated for ages. In the pre-his-toric lake dwellings in Switzerland are found charred remains of the fruit. We are sorry to say that North America, the greatest apple producing country in the world, has no native apples. The apple was first introduced into North America in 1629, from Persia, by Elder William Brewster, one of the early governors of Massachusetts Bay Colony. In the followT- ing years, as the colonists pushed their way westward, they planted apple orchards everywhere; and a certain eccentric character earned fame and the name of Johnny Appleseed,” by traveling over Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana scattering appleseeds over every fertile, well-watered spot. It is said that his first apple-seed came from the second Brewster tree. Johnathan Chapman, (Johnny Appleseed,) was born in Boston in 1775 and died in 1847 at Fort Wayne, Indiana. At seventeen years of age, Johnny Appleseed left home and made his way to Pittsburgh Landing, Pennsylvania, and established a farm and his first orchard. In 1806, Johnny Appleseed, started westward, and planted an apple orchard, which still stands on the St. Louis road. Johnny Appleseed was often clad in a coffee sack, in which he made holes for the arms and legs. For forty-six years, he traveled, often bare-footed, through the wilderness, and was never harmed by snakes, wild animals, or Indians. Johnny Appleseed considered grafting and pruning wicked, although the best apples are produced by grafting. The plants to be grafted upon are raised from seeds, but the buds to be grafted are taken from a tree that is known to produce excellent fruit of the varieties desired. Pruning is an important factor, but it must be done with care. No definite rules are given. It depends on the condition of the trees. Of the numerous varieties of apples produced in North America, not more than one hundred are profitable, and usually not over twenty varieties are successful in any one region. The varieties which do well in Canada and in northern part of the United States usually do not thrive in Missouri, and those, which yield plentiful in Virginia are ill-adapted to the irrigated Western lands. Whenever apple culture is begun in a new locality, trials have to be made to determine which varieties best suit the peculiar soil-conditions of the regions. It has been proved that the warmer regions produce the best early apples, but the cooler regions produce the best late fruit. To-day, the apples are left on the trees 98 THE SPECTATOR as long as there is no danger of them freezing. The Early-Harvest, Yellow Transparent, and the Astrikan are among the first apples to mature followed by the Maiden-Blush, English Rainbo and Pippin, which are closely followed by the Northern Spy, Winter Rambo, Bell-flower, Baldwin, Greening, Rome Beauty, Russet and Jonathan. The Ben Davis is raised in great quantities, because it is easy to cultivate, although the flavor ot the apple is not so desirable either for eating or cooking as some of the other varieties. Winter apples may be kept in cold storage, in caves, or even in a cool dry cellar until the earlier summer apples are on the market. It is possible to have apples the whole year around, and no fruit is more generally welcomed by the housewife. There is never a time that a good cook cannot make use of apples. They are canned, used with other fruits for jelly, made into sauces, pies, puddings and dumplings. Apples are made into cider, which through time produces our best vinegar. It is known that apples are one of the most wholesome of all fruits, a fact that is recognized in the old rhyme— “An apple a day Keeps the doctor away.” We now have the apple in which there is no core. These seedless apples are firm, juicy, and of good color, and no doubt in a few years will he grown throughout the country. The tree is blossomless, having only stamens and a small quantity of pollen. Even though the tree is robbed of its spring-time glory of rose and white, it is free from one of the worst apple pests —the codling moth. Wormless apples are also practically assured by spraying, but this means a lot of work and expense to the fruit-grower, because in the early spring before the leaves appear, he must spray for scale, then when in full bloom he must spray for codling moth and continue spraying at intervals according to the conditions of the orchard. In celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Johnny Appleseed, thirty-five Chicago civic and educational organizations on April 17, 1926, joined in an apple tree planting ceremony in the forest reserves. A small monument marks the grave of Johnny Appleseed at Fort Wayne, Indiana, but the orchards growing over the United States are a living monument to his name and we should continue to plant apple trees, not only in honor of him, but in order that the next generation may enjoy this delicious fruit. —Lois Blair ’28. Revised Addition of Shakespeare A Winter’s Tale—Too Long! All’s Well that Ends Well—H. S. Career. King John—Shannon. The Tempest—Senior Class Meeting. Two Gentlemen of Verona—Rus. Stroster and Leland Shaeffer. Comedy of Errors—Ancient History Class. King Henry VIII—Jim. Cummins (too many women.) Julius Caesar (Julius Sees Her)—In the evening. Antony and Cleopatra—Honey and Helen. Merchant of Venice—Dody Landau. As You Like It—Boyish Bob. The Merry Wives of Windsor—Guess,1? Hamlet—Liberty Restaurant. Othello, the Moore—Joyce. Macbeth—Hanged at Sing Sing 63 B. C. Romeo and Juliet—Too mushy! Cymbeline—We prefer the “Sax.” Measure for Measure — A Ruler and a Yard Stick. A Midsummer Night’s Dream—Ed. Cra-vener. Much Ado About Nothing—Mr. Foster. Love’s Labour Lost—Sunday night trip to Apollo. —Peg and Jennie ’26. A man was standing beneath a bridge, When it crushed down on his head. “Death was caused by falling arches” The coroner’s jury said. THE SPECTATOR 99 The Arthurian Legends To the student of English literature there is no more fascinating field of research than the cycle of romances that center about King Arthur and his Round Table. The most popular poets of every age have turned to this fountainhead of European romance to find in his body of legend here locked up a volume of ideal subjects worthy of their song. Having lapsed into obscurity during the trying times of the Reformation, these tales of chivalry were rescued at last, and the nineteenth century witnessed a revival of national interest in them. For this we are indebted chiefly to Tennyson, who has clothed these grand romances with all the beauty of his most polished art. The Arthurian legends carry us back in to the dim twilight of British literature, when the heroic valor of the Kymri inspired the bards attached to this or that chieftain to sing the praises of their patron in camp and castle. They sang of his deeds, his death, and his hoped-for return. From these old Welsh songs we may conclude that Arthur was a real historic personage, that he lived in the sixth century; and that as chief of a petty tribe in Cornwall, he headed the tribes of western Britain against the encroaching Saxons from the east, and the Piets and Scots from the north; about him the later bards wove many strange myths and fictions. Thus from two sources, the Kvmric and the Breton, do we obtain our bardic knowledge of Arthur. The reign of Arthur as depicted by Tennyson, is a sort of Utopia, unreal and visionary. Arthur is a man in whom the spiritual instincts of his nature dominate the sensual. He is the highest and most human, too.” He is the ideal man, and his many struggles to uphold the best in life are but a reflection of the eternal conflict waged in human life between the spirit and the flesh. The first of Tennyson’s “Idylls” is The Coming of Arthur,” in which we get our poetical idea of the conditions of Britian and of the birth of Arthur. Then we have the story of Arthur's coming as told by his half-sister, Bellicent, Queen of Orkney, to Leodogran, King of Cameliard; Arthur’s first victory over the heathen and the beasts; and the beautiful, poetic version of his marriage to Guinevere, daughter of Leodogran. The next “Idyll” to take into consideration is Gareth and Lynette.” In this legend we have the great victory of Prince Gareth, Arthur’s nephew and Bellicent’s youngest son, over the four caitiff knights,, who were keeping Lynette’s sister, Lady -Lynors, a -prisoner in her own castle. These four knights, brothers, called themselves, Morning Star, Noon Sun, Evening Star and Night, representing, respectively. Youth, Middle-Life, Old Age and Death, and whosoever might slay or escape the first three, would be slain by the fourth, and enter endless night. “The marriage of Geraint” and “Enid’r show the power and chivalry of Prince Geraint of Devon, the fairest knight of Arthur’s Table Round; and point out the womanly purity, goodness and trust of Enid, wife of Geraint. When we read Lancelot and Elaine,’ we read the most beautiful of Tennyson’s “Idylls.” For the first time Lancelot is brought into the foreground. We see him in all his strength and all his weakness. Tennyson plainly pictures his splendid qualities of mind and heart, sullied, as they are, by the dark stains of his unholy passion. He is the greatest knight of the world, and Arthur’s best friend, yet he is hopelessly in love with Arthur’s wife, Guinevere, who openly returns his love. Guinevere has no sympathy for Arthur’s ideals, for his person no affection, and for his daily life no vestige of interest. She; appears as the cause of the moral ruin of the noblest kniglit of them all—Lancelot. Her wilful sin finally caused the downfall of the whole Round Table. Strongly contrasted with Guinevere is Elaine, the high type of womanly purity and perfectness. Her death was caused by grief over Lancelot’s knightly rejection of her innocent love. Passing over several of the “Idylls”— among those being “The Holy Grail,” in which Sir Galahad, the pure knight, his character through self-denial and the persistent pursuit of righteousness, goes in 100 THE SPECTATOR quest of the Holy Grail we come to the last “Idyll,” “The Passing of Arthur.” In no other Idyll” do Arthur’s humanity and nobility appear in stronger relief than here, vhere he stands face to face with his doom, and that doom the defeat of all his plans and the overthrow of the great dream— the Round Table—which he has spent his life in creating. In the midst of his sorrow, that tranquillity which is born of high courage and steadfast purpose does not The Freshman The other day in study hall A freshman blundered in, I thought at first he’s going to bawl, But he began to grin. It was his second day in school His books he proudly bore, His head held high, when like a fool He slipped upon the floor. Loud was the laughter and the jeers, The freshman proudly rose, I thought I saw a sign of tears, He looked well red (upon the nose.) They pushed the freshman all about, They roughly handled him, And some hit him a hearty clout, Some jagged him with a pin. Suddenly stopped the hum and buzz, The freshman painfully Parked himself in the seat that was Across the aisle from me. desert him, and he passes on to the mysterious islands leaving behind him the record of a noble life, worshipfully lived. In concluding, we may say, that beneath the surface of the “Idylls” is an allegory of the soul of man warring with sense, of the spiritual struggles against the sensual element in our nature of the passing of the soul through life to death and through death to resurrection. —Rosie S. Owens ’28. Across the Aisle He studied hard, he studied long, And then he looked about. He looked as if he’d had a wrong, Or else he was in doubt. He saw a pretty Junior girl, And began to smile, He acted like a common churl, That kid across the aisle. He even tried to wink his eye, (He musta lost his head) But her nose went assailin’ high, And this is what she said. “Well of all things,” “Now ain’t this fun. (She said it fairly mean.) “He ought to try his stuff on one “That’s like himself—quite green.” The freshman withered at her glance, His feet did turn to ice, ’And I happened to hear by chance, That he took her advice. —James Ruth ’27. The Tailors Voyage There once lived a jolly tailor, Who was sorry as could be, He wanted to be a sailor And roam the wide blue sea. He got a passage on a ship, That sailed for the East Indies, The ship began to roll and dip, As a storm came on the seas. To God they prayed all thrugh that night. That the ship might not go down, To save them from their awful plight, That fate, which seemed to drown. As morning crossed the skies again. The storm’s wild fury was spent, Their desperate prayers were not in vain, And thanks to God they sent. But the sailor tossed and swore and moaned And his heart began to grieve, His sea-sick soul aloud then groaned, “Why did I ever leave?” After weeks of sea-sick sailing, The ship again came home, And to his mother, wailing, He promised he’d ne’er again roam. —Mike Faiola ’27. THE SPECTATOR 101 The New Machine My but it was a beautiful machine 1 It had made it’s first appearance at the New York Food Show, just two weeks before. Mr. Jarvis, the demonstrator said that it was the most wonderful machine that he had ever operated. Miss Jackson was over-whelmed by its running qualities and thus purchased the machine. Her work required an easy running machine, one that would eliminate trouble and be a great time saver, saving time meant the world to her; but the money derived from the use of the machine meant more to her than a radiant stove would mean to an Eskimo. She purchased the machine and had it sent to her residence. Arriving home, she found it glistening in the beautiful sunlight. She took it in and tried it. She sat down and put her foot upon the starting lever. The lever was much larger than the average machine, but what was that to her since it was the latest kind. As she sat there she dreamed of the immense order that was given her. The machine could do the work easily in that length of time. “Brrr.” It started. My but it did hum. An idea came to her head. She would run it from morn till night. Another idea came immediately after. “What would Mr. Van Dyke, her future husband and honest manufacturer, say if he saw her earning a living that way. Just then the door opened. The humming of the new machine could be heard very distinctly now. It stopped, it started again and ran smoothly, Jarvis stood in the doorway. Crash. The belt broke and poor Miss Jackson sat brooding over her new machine. Jarvis saw her turning the wheel this way. She pulled it as if too remove it. Off it came. Was she trying to ruin the new machine? Jarvis walked up to her and held a belt in front of her eyes. He told her that the belt on the machine was corroded in one place and he had not informed her of it. He said, “The life of a belt on a sewing machine is about three months but new belts can be bought anywhere. The new Singer Sewing Machine with the patented fly wheel is the greatest seller on the market. The wheel is adjusted so that it can be taken off and a new belt put on or the wheel can be oiled without any trouble.” And Miss Jackson continued hemstitching on her beautiful new Sewing Machine. —Harold J. Klingensmith ’26. One Side of a Telephone Conversation “Hello” “Yes, this is the flower store.” “Ma’am.” “No ma’am I never kept Pillsbury’s flowers.” “No ma’am” “No ma’am.” “We have American beauty, Roses, Geraniums, Goldenrod--------” “Ma’am, American Beauty? Twenty dollars per dozen.” “No ma’am we never handle flowers weighing forty-nine pounds.” “Why this is a flower store.” “No ma’am this is the largest flower store in town.” “No ma'am I never handled those kind of flowers.” After a few more minutes the clerk, who was beginning to tire of answering questions, said, “Madam, if you would call the feed store you might be able to get your flour.” “What?” “No, this is the florists.” —Ray Anderson ’27. Farewell to the Seniors May God look down with favor On all you undertake, And guide your unknown pathways From sorrows and mistakes. Good-bye, good luck, God bless you, Dear old Seniors true May prosperity be with you, In everything you do. As on Life’s sea you wonder Far away from friends and home. Remember our hopes are with you, No matter where you roam. —Valgean Orr ’27. 102 THE SPECTATOR J. A. BOALE, M. D. Longfellow Street J. C. STAHLMAN, M. D. Grant Avenue I. N. LEAR, M. D. Grant Avenue GEO. M. GLASGOW, M. D. Grant Avenue A. C. BONATTI, M. D. Longfellow Street DR. D. D. STITT Dentist 237A Longfellow Street DR. 0. P. BUSH Dentist 130 Grant Avenue DR. JOHN P. QUINN Dentist 155 Columbia Avenue DR. F. H. McLAUGHLIN Dentist 180 Columbia Avenue DR. F. H. McLAUGHLIN Dentist 180 Columbia Avenue J. M. PATTON, M. D. Jefferson Avenue W. J. LACE, M. D. Grant Avenue ROSS H. SPEER, M. D. Washington Avenue W. J. CARNAHAN, M. D. Washington Avenue A. I. SLAGLE, M. D. Farragut Avenue THOMAS CERASO, M. D. Wallace and Emerson Street J. A. NEWCOME, M. D. Specialty Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat Washington Avenue DR. 0. C. YOUNT Dentist 124A Grant Avenue DR. M. E. PAINTER Dentist 145 Farragut Avenue DR. EDW. H. LACE Dentist 147A Grant Avenue DR. WALLACE F. COWAN i Dentist 116 Grant Avenue — THE SENIORS OF 1926 DO SINCERELY AND GRACIOUSLY DEDICATE TO PROF. WM. MARGRAF THE COMMENCEMENT NUMBER OF THE SPECTATOR
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