Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1924 volume:

i soBfiififfi SWASTIKIAN mwififfiifi PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS O F VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL VERSAILLES, OHIO VOLUME THREE NUMBER ONE Dedicated to the future of V. H. 8. and to those who participated and endeavored to make this Annual a success. —Swastikian. I ZELMA MOVER CARL SMITH HELEN BALLINGER THOMAS EVERHART EDNA SMELKER JOHN LINVILLE GRAC E SHANK THOMAS HERBERT EVERHART Ohio State University Ohio Northern University French and Psychology, Superintendent of schools. JOHN CARL LINVILLE Ohio State University Natural Science, Principal of High School. CARL L. SMITH Otterbein ('allege Ohio State University Literature, Social Science, History, Law, Athletic Coach. ZEL.MA MOVER Otterbein College Miami Normal I ayton ('onservatory Music, Occupations, Civics. HELEN BALLINGER Miami University English, Public Speaking, Dramatics. EDNA SMELKER Ohio State University Latin, Commercial Arithmetic, Geography, Home Economics. GRACE SHANK Wittenberg College Mathematics. PAGE 7 TOM BROWN Editor-in -Chief KITH FRANKMAX Business Manager THE 1!)24 SWASTIKIAX STAFF TFTE STAFF Tom Hrown . .. . Raymond Hegin Rath Frankman ... Assistant Editor Xorbert Liftman .. Advertising Mgr Helenetta Hrandon . Circulation Mgr, Harold Gerlach Artist Geo. Showalter . Miimni Editor Ranold Loxlev .. Mable Hutchens Kathryn Sando . Music Editor Kenneth Scherer . . Hoys’ Athletic Ed Mary McLain . . . Girls’ Athletic Ed. Leonidas Hums .... Literary Editor Walter Plessinger .... Snapshot Ed. Ruth Armstrong.........Snapshot Ed. James Frquhart John Movers . .. (Mara Schieltz . . .. Freshman Rept’r. . Sophomore Rept’r. Junior Rept’r. Judson Fiebiger Senior Rept’r. T. II. Everhart and Miss Helen Hal linger. Faculty advisors. 1 c EDITORIAL c Here and There When this goes to press our brief task will have been finished. Worry and toil over, the problems that eon-front us in making: up the Annual will be behind us, and we must stand upon our works, be they good, bad or indifferent. We can only say that we have done our best, given time, thought and hard work cheerfully for its success, and our sincere hope is that this Annual measures up well with those preceding it. And now as A'. H. S. poors out the largest class of graduates in its history and thousands of other high schools pour put their million or so, let us hope that there iias been taught and drilled into these future rulers of the world a different definition of the word success than that which seems to prevail tit the present time. To it close observer of times, its shown by events occurring daily, one would think that most men of responsibility are governed by tin methods of the old regime; the advice of the parent of those days to his son, going out into the world to make his way was get money, boy—get money! tier it honest if you can, but get money!’' Does it not look as though a great many of our statesmen of today heard and heeded that advice—and are get ting the money? Who can tell at this writing what great names will be blackened, that could have and should have, gone down in history to be recalled with love and gratitude by a great people for whom they should have unselfishly worked, but for which statesmen the only charitable thing we can do now is to try to forget; not their misdeeds—for we must guard against the future—but their selfish personalities must he consigned to the oblivion of things unworthy. Nor does it seem that our own land is the . i .j only one in trouble; for from what we can glean from tin confusing and conflicting dispatches from the European countries, we must be singularly blessed. France, despairing of the expected reparations from (lermany (or aid from Fnele Sam) is fighting desperately to keep from going down under her burden of debt. , But of most interest are Italy and Russia where there seems to be two distinct efforts to establish something new with their ideas of Government as wide apart as the poles. Russia with her cooperative schemes which place Government in the hands of the laboring class—and Italy which seems to take Government from all classes and place it in the hands of a dictator, a reversion to the old Monarchist ab solutism—and which history shows is a very good thing where we have a good monarch. But, unfortunately, the bad monarchs seem to have prevailed in the past, and we have no assurance that this case will be an exception. England too, is trying a new filing—and let us hope that her Labor-Government makes good. For it seems from the muddle the lawyer and statesman have got her into, that her condition is hopeless if MacDonald, the labor chief, fails; and Germany— who knows what her future is? So eialist? Monarchy? Republic? But to get back home to V. H. S.— we are having “Teapot Troubles” of our own. We are undeniably behind the times with our old school building. None will deny this who care to look about them, comparing our school with schools of our neighboring towns. We are crowded. A visit to ns any day will prove this statement. We have no grounds for our athletics, such as baseball and football. We have no.gymnasium. .Th.bLreflects all PAGE 10 tin more upon the spirit of Versailles, since the town lias no parks or play grounds. No boy of the cin slums ever has this handicap. Think of it! Our boys have the streets, sidewalks, or alleys for recreation places—if they don’t get too noisy—while the worst city slums nowadays, are provided with ample playgrounds for the boys and girls. We want to point out our urgent, undeniable needs. Practically every man we have seen who is fighting the new school, admits all the above points. They only disagree on tin amount to be spent, location, and na tare of the building. Why not get to- gether on these? Perhaps the present plans may saddle an unnecessary burden upon the tax payer, or again it may be the cheapest and the wisest plan in the long run. The welfare of Versailles—the future of Versailles—as regards its progress forward and growth—all hinges on a modern school building, equipped with all modern facilities for educational work, including a gymnasium. Domestic Science and Manual Training rooms, Laboratory, Auditorium; with large enough grounds to allow for athletics—one of the greatest modern aids in educational work. Tom Brown, '25 Lads of V. H. S. A secret, friends, I'd tell to you, How truly you cun get the clue, And at u distance Jar away, May know our students of today. These students look real wise, you know, For they are of I 'ersailles, I trow; Their heads erect, their shoulders square, And eyes so bright, tha t none would dare; To challenge them in some debate, Or meet them in a football fete. So when you stroll along the street And. some strange person you should meet, Just tip your hat and then confess— “Why, that’s a lad from V. If. S.” Audreth Williams PAGE 12 LOWELL GI TERMrTH “Gutcr” “Horse” “In Football he did shine. In Basket-ball he’s fine, that’s Horse Guter.” V. H. S, Cl, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), President of Class (4), Vice Pres. Class C3), Bus, Mgr. of 19 23, Annual (3), Baseball Cl, 2. 3), Basketball (2, 3. 4), Football (2, 3, 4), Operetta (1, 2, 4), Member of A, A, (.4), Glee Club (4)- FOREST HILK “Kory” “Tis better to be small and shine, than to be great, and cast a shadow.” V. H. S. (1, 2. 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3. 4), Student Manager of Football and Basket-ball (4), Treas. of Senior Class (4), Music Editor of 19 23 Annual (3), Operetta (4), Member A, A, C4), Glee Club 14). HELEN LONG “Shorty” “Fate made me what I am —so jolly.” V. H. S. Cl. 2. 3, 4). Operetta (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Sec, of Senior Class (4) WALTER RISM1LLER “Walt 1 “A-rtiats are born, not made; so it. has been said. and I have come to think that all artists are not dead.” North Star Hi. S. Cl, 2) V. H. S. (3. 4), President of Philos (4), President of Class (1, 2). Vice-President Class 14), Sg't of Arms lor Philos (3). Basket-ball (2). Illustrator of 11 23 Annual (3), Member of A. A. (4 1, Member of Dramatics Clua Sigma. Lambda, CD RALPH BEARE “Bear” “Oh, it’s excellent to have a giant’s strength.” V. H. S. (1. 2. 3, 4), Operetta (1.2, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (2, 4). THOMAS BEGIN, “Tom” “Tom cares not what others think, and so he profits by it.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4). Athenian (1, 2, 3. 4.), Ass’t. Bus. Manager of 19 23 Annual (3), Sg’t. at Arms for Athenians (2), Captain of Football team (4), Operettas (1. 2. 4), Member of A. ANITA BORDER “Nita” “The tender heart is peace.” North Star H. S. (1, 2), V. H. S. (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda, (4). A. (4). Glee Club (4). Basket-ball (2, 3. 4). Base-ball (2) Football (2, 3, 4). FLORENCE BOYER, “Flossy” “A modest shy violet.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). KENNETH BRANDON “Kenny” “He’s tall, but oh. my! V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4). Philo (1, 2. 3, 4), President of A. A. (4), Football (3, 4). Basf-ball (3), Basket-ball (3). Operetta (4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Clulr (4). Mem- MAl DIE BOYER “Tiny” “God made her small in order to do a more perfect bit of workmanship.” V. H. S. (1, 2. 3, 4), Philo (1. 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). ber of Dramatics Class Sigma Lambda, (4), Class H.storian (4). f i IRA BROWN, “Brownie” “Stabbed with a fair maiden’s tender eyes.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), Editor-in-Chief of 1923 Annual (3), Librarian (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (4), Valedictorian (4). LlOYD DAVIS “Davy” “No sinner, nor no saint, perhaps, but well, the very best of chaps.” V. H. S. (1. 2, 3, 4.), Football (4), Member of A. A. (4 ). WILBUR DA PORK, “Wibie” “Nature hath formed strange fellows in her time.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Operetta (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (2, 4,), Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda, (4), Class Poet (4). •I VOSON FIEBIGER, “Ju I” “Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once, but now I know it.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3.) Philo (4), Senior Class Reporter (4). President of Dramatics Class Sigma Lambda, (4), Sec. of Glee Club (4), Senior Salesman for A. A. (4), Baseball (1, 2, 3), Basket-ball (3, 4). Operetta (3, 4,), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (3, 4 ). Member of Dramatics Class. Sigma Lambda, (4), Class Lawyer (4). RUBY FIEBIGER “Curly” “Happy am I, from care I am free.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Basket-ball (4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (4). Gal. 23. HOMER FIELDS “Shorty” “Blessings on thee, little man.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4,). Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Operetta (2, 4), Member of A. A. (4). Glee Club (4), Dramatics class. Sigma Lambda, (4). Page io JOHN FRANTZ “Russ” “Although vanquished, he will argue still.” Holy Redeemer H. S. (1, 2, 3). V. H. S. (4), Philo (4), Tieas. of clnss (3), V.ce Pres, of Glee C’ub (4), Basket ball (4), Operetta (2. 3. 4.), member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (2, 3. 4,), Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda, (4). EroENE GOl BEAUX “Gene” “Every man has his own devilish moments.” V. H. S. (1, 2. 3, 4). Philo (1, 2, 3, 4). Member of A. A. (4), Member of Dramatics Clas , Sigma Lambda, (4). NORBERT GRILLOT “Xorbie” “Bashfulness is an ornament to a youth.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), Ass’t. Football Mgr. (4), Basket Ball (4), Member of A. A. (4), Operetta (3). FARRELL HAHN “Fairy” “Most diligent and most modest.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1. 2, 3, 4), Associate Editor of 1923, Annual (3), Member of A. A. (4). KATRYN HANNA “Dovey” “Kathryn, the one with the curly golden hair, and with the most innocent stare.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1. 2, 3, 4), Operetta (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of Dramatic Class, Sigma Lambda, (4), Class Soloist (4 ). NORMAN JACOBI “Mickey” “Thou sayest an undisputed thing in such a solemn way.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). PAGE 17 VERNON MARCHER “Curly” “A curly head and a modest way—had he.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Member of Dramatics Class. Sigma Lambda, (4), Class Orator (4). RUBY KLEY “Rube” “A. pretty maiden she, most tender, kind and true.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), Treas. of Class (3), Operetta (2, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club PAUL NIEDERKORN “Doc” “Expresses his thoughts and cares not their nature— especially at school.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Sec. of Athenians (2), Baseball (1, 2, 3), Member of A. A. ( 4 ). „(2,.3f 4). WILLARD NISONGER “Bill” “A calm easy way, does he portray.” North Star H. S. (1, 2), V. H. S. (3, 4). Athenian (3, 4), Base Ball (1, 2, 3), Basket Ball (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). PAULINE MCKOL “Polly” “What’s this dull town to me when Herb’s not here?” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4). Mgr. of A. A. for girls (4), Basket Ball (3. 4), Operetta (2. 3. 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (2, 3, 4), Member of Dramatics Class. Sigma Lambda, (4). IIERXARI) I ET1TJEA “Rub” “I hope my wife rears me to be a good man.” V. H. S. (1. 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4). Member of A. A. (4). ARTHUR RISMILLER “Art” “A musical artist is he. and with the piano he can make the air ring a plenty.” North Star H. S. (1. 2), V. H. S. (3, 4), Pres, of Athenians (4). Athenian (3. 4). Pres, of Glee Club (4), Editor H. S. paper (2). Athletic Reporter 1923, Annual (3). Basket-ball (2, 3), Base ball (1. 2), Operetta (4). OPAL SUHEFFBUCH “Scheff” “She talked, she smiled, our hearts beguiled.” V. H. S. (1. 2, 3, 4), Philo (1. 2, 3, 4). Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club ( 4 ), Member of A. A. (4), Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda. (4), Class Pianist (4). LEWIS SCHLIMMER “Slim” “He wins his way by diligence.” North Star H. S. (1, Z), Greenville H. S. (3), V. H. S. (4), Salutatorian (2), Rhetoricals (3), Athenian (4). Basket Ball (2). Sub-Editor (2), Member of A. A. (4), Salutatorian (4). FI.O REM 'E SIMONS “Franchy” “Ever level, eve1 true, to the task she has to do.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3. 4), Philo (1. 2. 3, 4). Captain of Basketball team (4), Sec. of Class (3), Paskn-tall (2. 3, 4), Onc-atta (9. 3. 4), Membe. of A. A. (4), Glee Club (2, EDGAR SHERRY “E 1” “Both political and good, what more can be said of him!” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2. 3, 4). Treas. of A. A. (4), Member of A. A. (4). 3. 4), Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda, (4), Class Reading (4). MYRTLE SMITH “Myi-t” “Let your thougnts be not deep for fear you will drown them.” V. H. S. (1. 2, 3. 4). Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Operetta (4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (3. 4). EDMUND STAMM “Whiz” “Devilish moments had he, but at that the best of sports.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3. 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Basket-ball (2, 3). Football (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Glee Club (4). EST HER S W A RTZ HA UGH “Es“ “Man delights not me.” North Star H. S. (1, 2), V. H. S. (3, 4), Athenian (3, 4), Member of A. A. (4), Member of Dramatic Class, Sigma Lambda, (4). ALFRED SUBLER Alf” “A noble youth of noble deeds, deserves such words as these.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Athenian (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). HAROLD I RQUHART “Skinny” “My only books were women’s looks, and folly’s all they’ve taught me.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), Junior Class Reporter (3), School Electrician (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). MILDRED TRITTSUHUH “Mid” “In thy face I see the map of honor, truth, and loyalty.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4). Philo (1, 2. 3, 4), Sec. of A. A. (4), Basket Ball (4). Operetta (2. 4), Member of A. A. (4). Glee Club (2, 3. 4), Member of Dramatics GLEN ZELLERS “Glrnie” “He is gentle that doth gentle deeds.” V. H. S. (1, 2, 3, 4), Philo (1, 2, 3, 4), Member of A. A. (4). Member of Dramatics Class, Sigma Lambda. (4). Class, Sigma Lambda, (4), Class P.oplut (4). PAG7- 23 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY li was four years ago in Septem tier, 11)111, that tliis rear's Senior Class entered V. H. S. for the purpose of furthering their ambitions and of acquiring for themselves rlmt most needed asset—education. During the first part of the year, we were very shy, but before much time had elapsed, tin so-called bash fulness had subsided and in its place came actions which were rather bold and daring. Ye soon learned that un'ess we applied ourselves diligently to our studies and obeyed more closely the instructors, we would never have the honor of graduating as Seniors of the class of '24 and passing through the wide open doors of life. During the first year a Hallowe'en party was held at the Lemoine Hall, and everyone seemed to enjoy himself to the fullest extent. Later the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was held at liner's Mill near (ireenville. So ended our first year's activities. • The following year we returned as Sophomores and to our deepest regret. found that a number of our last year’s members had dropped out of our midst, including our great tenor an I vocalist, Bernard Magato. We soon found that the school year was at an end and the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was this time held at Evergreen Lake, thus ending our se -o nd ar. On came our .Itinior year, meaning that we had ascended the ladder an ether rung. And we found our foot b II team composed mostly of Juniors : o l that we also held a leading pan iu practically all athletics. Too soon w■• found, both to our pleasure and to o tr regret that the year which hau passed so smoothly was (fearing a dose. During the last few weeks o' school social activities were held. Th • Junior and Senior reception was put over in the l . of '. Hall, the Seniors welcoming us to their place as they bid V. FT. S. farewell. Next, and Inst ly. was h dd the Junior-Senior pioni • at Overlook park at West Milton. The whole day was thoroughly enjoy ed because the students knew it would be their last meeting, until the follow ing September. So ended the school year of 1!I2:’� . Vacation ended and again our fort) smiling faces were found in their us ual places, ready to front and brave the last year, which, if successful!) fought through and honors won, means forward to success in later years. The Senior t’lass early elect el for its president. Lowell Outer inuth. This year found the Senior Class sending the largest number of representatives to the field and to the front in athletics. We also took a great part in Litemries. and especial h has the class made a record in the Dramatics Class or Sigma Lambda. I'n.lcr the splendid leadership of Mis-Helen Ballinger, sixteen seniors, as members, have received valuable training. In Athletics, as our football team was such a great success, the Senior Class deserves some mention, because of its six members on that team. An athletic association was also organized with its President i member of the Dramatic Class. Ken neth Brandon. At the end of tlr football season a banquet was held at the Lutheran church, in honor of the football men. Speeches were mad-by the business and professional men of the town. Willard Moore acting as Toast Master. Another event was held Wednesday night. February ti, for the presentation of letters to the football men. The entertainment of the evening was furnished by the High School Orchestra under the instruction of Mrs. Mover, and short plays and read ings were given by the Dramatics Class. Being its fiirst public appear ance this year, the class made for it self a splendid beginning, which be fore the end of the year should accomplish much in dramatic art. Finally as a grand finale. select ed talent from the class will give a class play and class program designed to s.-t a starter for succeeding classes. Judson Fiehiger, '24. PAGE. 21 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ('LASS OFFICERS President, Ruth Frankman; Treasurer, Mary McLain; Vice-President, Raymond Begien; Secretary, Tom Brown. Class Motto—‘‘We pass for what we are.” Class Colors—Crimson and Gray. Class Flower—American Beauty Rose. The Juniors of the Versailles High School made their first appearance in the year 11)21. Fifty-four Freshman came tottering up the rickety old stairs of the V. H. S. But never the less we were cordially welcomed by our upper classmen and facutly • of - that time. We were an enthusiastic group but, alas! when the examination came along our enthusiasm diminished;.yet we came .through successfully. Some t of us responded magnificently and were placed on the honor roll. Our talent in literary and music was not excelled by any other class. Our athletic ability was show o',by tin production of several stars. Boys in football and both boys and jjirls in basketball. came into prominence. During this year one of our classmates. Ran old Loxley invited us to'.his home to enjoy the evening. We had a delightful time and becanu ..better-acquainted with our classmates and faculty. Near the close of the year a picnic was held at Evergreen. The weather was disagreeable but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Then came the final examinations. As summer drew to its close, most ot our shyness had disappeared and we came back with an awful crash as Sophomores. As we looked over our group we noticed that a few of our members had not returned and we were sadly disappointed. We now possessed more ability, talent and honors than ever before. We were somewhat in advance of other Sophomore classmen by electing our class officers this year, the first time in history. Again the Freshmen and Sophomore picnic was held at our favorite place, Evergreen. Finally here we are as Juniors! ‘That old gang of ours. and the same old building with the promise of a new one not yet fulfilled. Several of our members were quite fortunate in having their names placed on the honor roll, again. Our part in athletics hits increased remarkably. We are welbrepresented on both the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. When the Athletic Association was organized last autumn, we were the first class to have a hundred per cent membership. Later this same association gave a so rial entertainment in which most of our members participated. We Juniors are looking forward to many more social gatherings, not only by the Athletic Association but by other organizations that exist in the school. We know we are going to have a happy and prosperous year as Seniors of 1025. We have contemplated finishing our senior year in a new school building, which will more ably prepare us for our life's work. —Clara Kehieltz, '25. -I PAGE 23 ppm micMuicf SOPHOMORE HISTORY On (In- tenth (lav of September, 1!)2 , twenty-five girls and twenty-six boys who were “Freshies” the year before and who will be the seniors of l!)2(i formed the famous Sophomore ('iass of l!)2d in V. II. S. It is conceded that Ibis ( lass is made up of the best material that has ever constituted a Sophomore class of historic Versail les. October 31, the election of class officers for the ensuing year was held which resulted as follows: Paul Regin. Pres.; Clarence Brown, Yice-l res.; Ohalmer Hile, Secy.; Loma Kanunan. Treas.; Miss (trace Shank, Class Advisor, and John Meyers, Jr.. Class Reporter. These others have proven themselves alert and efficient, dealing with all matters which come before the min a business-like manner. We regret that Hubert Boyer and Opal Longnecker were compelled to withdraw from our class as they moved to the city. We trust that Dame Fortune will be good to them and that they may be successful in their undertakings in the future. The Sophomore class has several great football heroes; Charles DeLaet, Luke Blue, John Hayrick, and Paul Begin, while on the Basket-ball team our two stars are Charles DeLaet and Paul Begin. Besides our class had several men on the Sub. football squad. Besides basketball, our class has several other indoor sports, such as shooting paper wads and flying “airplanes.” The participants in the last named sports are out for practice every day and are getting very accurate. Our class has many shining stars in the Boys’ and Cl iris’ Glee Club. Besides this it is well represented on all-literary programs. The Sophomores always take their part in these ]j£e.L A aries and will probably some day de-velop into great actors. • We. the Class, feel that we owe tin Faculty a debt of gratitude for.the in-J terest they have taken in ns and for ‘ the many favors shown: and eagerly hope to see them with us again next yea r. John Meyers, Jr. PAGE 25 A SURVEY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class of '24 was dul, initiated into the mysterious order of V. H. S. We all say it was myster ions, for we either consulted the schedule or asked Mr. Linville where we were to go for our classes. The first few months the X's. Y’s and Z?s were astonishing, but later we showed our teachers we were of the right stuff. (?) Maybe. Miss Shank, our A1 gebra teacher, was well pleased with us. In fact she gave us numerous tests in which we showed our ability— or inability. Miss Smelker, who taught some of us Commercial Geography or Latin, was also well pleased. Our grade cards tell the sad tale. Mrs. Moyer, teacher of Occupations and Community Civics was smitten by our intelligence. The numerous laughs she had in class at our answers express that Miss Ballinger, our teacher of English, has acquired a good many slang phrases, which we taught her in our English recitations. Mr. Linville has struggled to teach 11s the mysteries of General Science. Real izing his grat task, we hope he has an easier time with the next, class 1111 der his care. He likes our spelling for he has taken many periods telling us of it. We had a few basketball stars which showed their prowess 011 the waxed floor. Such stars as Simon, Hole, Reed, Smith, and Collins are tic1 dashing men who in future years are going in for the Olympic games. Time alone will prove our words. Our Literary stars also are a credit to V. H. S. The Freshmen have fur nished amusement in our literary pro grams for the seniors, whose positions of importance we hope to fill, if they leave school in time. The Freshman Class of '24 wishes to express its gratitude to the Faculty. They have tried hard to help ns toward success in life. We sincerely hope that we shall be remembered in after years, when we have attained the positions to which they have fitted us so wonderfully. Then shall we more fully appreciate our task masters of This year. •Tames Crquhart, '27 PAGE 27 Tin game opened with Molasses at the stick and Measels catching. Cigar was in the box with plenty of smoke. Horn on first base and Piddle on second, backed by Corn in the field, who was rotten. Ax went to the bat and chopped. Cigar let Brick walk and Sawdust tilled the bases. Some mad a hit and Twenty made a score. Cigar when out and Balloon started to pitch, but went straight up. Cherry tried but went wild. Old Ice kept cool in the game until he was hit by a pitched ball, then you should have heard Ice (s)cream. Cabbage had a good head and kept quiet. Crass covered lots of ground in the field and tin crowd cheered when Spider caught a fly. Bread loafed on third base and jump ed Organ, who played fast and put out Eight. In the fifth inning Wind be gan to blow about what he could do. Hammer began to knock and Tree to leave. The way they roasted Peanuts was a shame. Knife was put out for cutting bases. Oats was shocked when Song made a hit. Trombone made a slide for second and Meat was put out on the plate. Betting was fast and furious. Score 2 to 1. Hume BALLAD TO A BEE Oh little bee, how sweet you be, Oh me, were I so sweet as thee, as thee! I'd sit and sip off a rose in bloom, ’Till even-tide came—too soon, too soon. But yet, oh bee, oft you I see Buzzing around poor me, oh me, And I grow pale—away I sail, Away from your proboscis frail; For 1—for 1 don’t want to be stung, Farewell—farewell—oh me, I’m done. —-Studious Senior. PAGE 28 PAGE 29 4 FOOTBALL=l 923 With the opening of school on Sept. 10th, a football meeting was held, which was well attended. Uniforms were then distributed to about twen ty ambitious lads who immediately donned them and came out for practice held on the following day. Later our new uniforms arrived and a few more men were supplied with suils. The team worked fine and with our efficient coach it looked like a winning aggregation. The result was that when the season of 1922 opened the A'. H. S. warriors were ready to meet their opponents. VERSAILLES 12—AR VNCM (I At Arcanum. 8ept. 28. 1922 We opened our football season with Arcanum and returned to our home town with a victory. Our squad did not forget what Arcanum did to us last year and so we secured retribu tion in a well earned victory. Our former Coach Mr. L. M. Gar rette attended this game to see his men of last year win the opening game for V. H. S. VERSAILLES 84—CEI.INA o At Versailles, Oct. 5, 1922 Our next game was our first home game on our new gridiron. A large number of our loyal townspeople attended this game and the right kind of spirit was displayed which resulted in another victory for V. H. S. VERSAILLES IS—GETTVSBl'RG o At Versailles, Oct. 12. 1922 The Gettysburg lads came here with visions of victory but returned with the realization of defeat, as old V. H. 8. took the laurels. Our squad was in excellent playing condition and thus gained another victory. VERSAILLES «—GETTYSBURG 0 At Gettysburg, Oct. 111. 192. ?. This was a real day for the game of football and we journeyed to Gettysburg in our winter togs. As usual a large number of our loyal citizens accompanied the team to that town to see the V. II. 8. squad win the laurels for a second time. VERSAILLES 12—BRADFORD 12 At Versailles. Oct. 2ti. 1922 This was the best game that was played on our home gridiron, so far this season. The boys from Bradford felt sure of winning, but returned to their home without the victory. The V. 11. 8. squad fought very hard to overcome past defeats. . VERSAILLES 25—('ELINA O At Oelina. Nov. 1. 1922 Our team traveled to this town with the lighting spirit to win. Tin Oelina team put up a much better tight than they did in the former game. This was a clean and fast game, and we came home victorious once more. VERSAILLES 1—WEST MILTON 27 At Versailles, Nov. 9, 1922 This was a much talked of game and our townspeople were out to see ns win. Our opponents came here with a very strong team and the V. 11. 8. squad fought hard to prevent a defeat but we failed to accomplish the desired result. Gal. 9. PACK 27 VKHSAIIjL.ES 15—LANIER TWP. 0 At Versailles, Nov. ( , 1923 This pi me was the last one on our home gridiron for the season of 1923. A large crowd was present at this game to see V. IT. S. win our last home game after our tirst defeat. We came back strong from our defeat of the previous week and won by a large margin. VERSAILLES «—BRADFORD 0 At Bradford, Nov. 23, 1923 This being the final game of tie season it was a very fast and exciting one. At intervals in the game it looked as if we were to face defeat, but finally we put across a touchdown, winning the most exciting game of the season. PLAYERS (See Illustration, Page 30): Top Row—left to right—Coach Carl Smith; Prof. John Carl Linville Faculty Manager; Charles DeLaet, Ko lney Spillers, Lloyd Davis, Lelamt Collins, Robert Ashe, Delbert Schieltz, Kd Stamn, Forest Mile, Student Manager: Paul Begin, John Frantz, Vernon Trittschuh, Dale Sebring, Clial-liior Hile, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Jud-son Fiebiger, Lowell (Jutermuth, Geo. Shown Iter, Walter Plessinger, Dick Mole, Bob Long, Raymond Begien, Kenneth Scherer, Captain Tom Be gin. Kenneth Brandon, John ITarvick, Lohman Blue, Alton Millet. The football season of 1923 was the most successful one in the history of Versailles High School. The record of the team was the winning of seven games, the tieing of one and the loose-ing of one. In behalf of tin excellent work done by the team, they were presented with a trophy from Wm. Poly, a graduate of ’21, which was very gratefully accepted. Six men will leave the team by graduation, but a strong team is expected next year. PAGE 32 BASKETBALL =’23-’24 V. H. S. BOYS’ TEAM AI tin beginning of the season a large nnmber of boys were out for practice which meant that we were to lie represented by a good team for the season of l023-'24. Early in tin season the team was supplied with new uniforms which gave them the ap-I earance of winners. The basketball schedule and scores for the season of ’23-’24 are as follows: I ec. 7—Palestine 13, (at) Versailles 33 l ec. 14—Versailles 11. (at) Ansonia 25 Dec. 21—Versailles 11, (at) Pleasant Hill 17 Dec. 28—Alumni 24, (at) Versailles 33 Jan. 4—Gettysburg 20, (at) Versailles 10 Jan. 11—New Madison 14, (at) Versailles 20 Jan. 18—Versailles 21, (at) Covington 22 Jan. 25—St. Marys 13, (at) Versailles 10 Feb. 1—Ansonia 23, (at) Versailles 22 Feb. 28—Covington 0, (at) Versailles 20 Mar. 4—Bradford 21. (at) Versailles 0 Feb. 23—Tournament. V. H. S. CJIRIjS’ TEAM The line-up for this year was as follows: J. ('.,—Grazia Michael; K. C.,— Grace Greer and Ruby Fiebieger; Guards—Martha Fields, Ruth Frank man and Leonidas Burns; Forwards,— Florence Simon leapt.),—and Mary McLain. Pauline Xickol and Mildred Trittschuh also played several games. At Home V.H.S. Opp. Palestine 31 18 Alumni (5 8 Gettysburg 8 24 New Madison .... 0 28 Yorkshire 25 1 Ansonia 10 13 Covington 10 12 Bradford 25 A broad V.H.S. Opp. Ansonia 12 20 Pleasant Hill 4 26 Covington 7 19 Gettysburg 20 PAGE 33 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Members—Edmund Stamm, Forest Hile, Homer Fields, Hubert Grilliot, Paul Begin, Raymond Begien, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Roy Armstrong, Arthur Rismiller, Wilbur Dapore, Thomas Begin, Kenneth Brandon, Judson Fiebiger, John Frantz, Ralph Beare. Lowell Gutermuth, George Showalter, Alton Alii let, Thomas Brown and Ira Brown. On the evening of September 20th all boys interested in music were re quested to remain after school. Tin-result of this was the Boys’ Glee Club. Arthur Rismiller was install ed as president, Judson Fiebiger,. secretary and Forest Hile, treasurer. Regular practices were held each Thursday evening. On October 24th at the Parent-Teachers meeting the boys appeared for the first time, as one number of the program. Their singing was appreciated very much. The audience realized that a trained chorus of nine teen male voices is an asset to a school. The Versailles High boys in the Glee Club possess strong, musical voices, and are able entertainers. During the week of the Farmers' Insti tute the boys presented several good numbers before that assembly, re reiving hearty applause for their efforts. Again the club sang in contest at Ansonia where they easily showed superior talent and training. On March 1st. they sang at Greenville before a large audience. Most of the Glee Club Boys participated in the Operetta given February 28th. Besides being good singers they showed marked ability as actors. PAGE 34 Members—Maude Sherry, (trace Greer, Ellen Wasson, Katlnyn Hanna, ('orrinne Meyers, Evelyn Schilling, Deba Haines, Mary Ellery, Estelle (’ashman, Juanita Emmons. Mrs. Moyer (director), Audreth Williams. Lo ma Kamman, Margaret (irilliot, Florence Simon, Mildred Trittschuh, Anita Holder, Opal Shelfbueh, Bertha Springer, Hath Spennv, I’auline Nickel, Until Frankmaii. Margaret Gril-liot, Veronica (irilliot, Georgia Tritt schueh, Ruby Kiev, Sarah Kahn, Maltha Fields, Leonidas Burns, Helen Fischer, Myrtle Smith, Ruby Kiev, Helen Long. With the opening of school in Sep tom her, the girls, under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Moyer, our music director, organized a Girls Glee (’lull. Heba Haines was elected president. Helen Fisher, secretary, and Ruby Kiev, Treasurer. This is tin third year V. H. S. has supported and enjoyed a Girls Glee Club. Each year the Glee Glut) has grown until it now consists of thirty-one girls. At the first Parent-Teachers’ social the girls favored the audience with two selections. They next appeared before the public on November 2( th at the Competitive Literary program, held in the Opera House. In February tin girls rendered some suitable selections at the Farmers' Institute. Each year the V, H. S. Glee Clubs are invited to appear as special numbers of the Institute program. This year the Girls journeyed to Ansonia and entertained the Ansonia people royally with their singing. March 1st, the Club was called to Greenville, where it gave special numbers at the County Teachers’ meeting. It is rumored that this staid audience of teachers was much impressed with the musical ability of this club. In the Operetta, which was given in the second semester, the girls of the Glee Club took leading parts. In supporting an organization such as the Glee Club an effort is being made to teach the students the beauty found in music. Appreciation as well as performance is cultivated. Too often in school we are prone to neglect music with all its treasures in our struggle for a practical business or professional education. This is an apparent error, and in having a Glee Club, V. H. S. is striving to overcome this tendency. PAGE 35 FRESHMAN CHORAL CLUB Members—Mrs. Moyer (director), Ethel Miller, Genevieve Gephart, Hazel Sherry, Evelyn Milne, Justina Wasson, Kelsey Smith, Helen Miller, Anna Hess, Ruth Subler, Helen Kelch, Donald Fiebiger, Roscoe Nischwitz Pauline York, Roena Long, Pauline Wetzel, Thelma Brown, Opal Shaner, Robert Ash, Herman Millet, Wallace Kimmel, Dick Hole, Earle Martin, Doris Hile, Francis Thompson, Esther Subler, Mabel Minser,Mary Pequignot, Florence Gasson, Harold Oliver, Norman Ward, James ITrquhart, Billie Reid. On November 7th, the Freshmen, under the leadership of Mrs. Mover, organized a Choral Club. Roena Long was elected president, Genevieve Gephart, Vice President, Dick Hole, Secretary and Treasurer. This organization is intended to be preparatory to Glee Club work which is confined to the last three years of High School. PAGE 36 ORCHESTRA Members—Veronica Grilliot, Genevieve Gephart, Deba Haines, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Helen Fisher, Ethel Miller, Robert Ash, James I'rqnhart, Mrs. Mover (director) Ward Swine hart, George Showalter, Joyce Stamm John Swinehart, Edwin Begin. Our High School Orchestra is quite the largest V. H. S. has yet known being composed of twelve members. All of these are talented musicians, who under the efficient directorship of Mrs. Moyer, are able to render excellent programs. All but John Swinehart and Ed. Begin, who are from the eighth grade and Joyce Stamm who is from the sixth, are high school students. At the competitive Literary on No vember twenty-sixth the Orchestra made its first appearance. Several fine selections were delivered at this time. Again, on February sixth, it was called upon to play. At this time the V. H. S. Athletic Association was fortunate enough to secure tin orchestra to play at the banquet giv en in the K. of 0. hall. Next at the Fanners’ Institute it favored the farmers of Wayne Township with some real music, and was highly appreciated. On March first it appeared at Greenville where it entertained an interested audience of the Darke County Teachers’ Association. The fi nal public appearance of the orchestra this year will be made when it furnishes the music for the senior class play. PAGE 37 OPERETTA “Love Pirates of Hawaii” Oil Thursday and Friday, February 28tli and 29tii, the Versailles High School students presented a most pleasing and entertaining light opera. “Love Pirates of Hawaii” was presented under the direction of Mrs. Zelma Moyer. The synopsis of the play is:—A rich plantation manager sends his daughter to a girls seminary in Hawaii. Her friend Billy Wood, Lieutenant of the 1'. S. Cruiser Tennessee, has planned to visit the daughter, Dorothy. Knowing the strict rules of the school, he realizes his difficulty in seeing her, and sends a letter to tier, telling her of his plan to come as a college professor. However he changes his plans and goes as a pirate. In the meantime, Miss Primer has captured a band of pirates and keeps them at the school as cooks. When Billy arrives the pirates capture him and hold him prisoner. But with the aid of Dorothy, he escapes, returning with a marine Corps, saving all from dire disaster. All ends well with the pirate chief capturing the heart of Miss Primer, the teacher. CAST OF CHARACTERS Heartless PirateVhief—Tom Begin. Scary, a Pirate Coward—Raymond Begien. Lieutenant of U. S. Cruiser Tennes see—Lowell Gutermuth. Teacher of Private School for Girls —Ruth Frankmnn. Daughter of American Plantation Owner—Helen Fisher. Hawaiian Girls, Daughters of Rich Plantation Owners. Hawaiian Chorus Girls—Pauline N'ickol, Florence Simon. Kathryn Hanna, Audreth Williams, Myrtle Smith, Grace Greer, Loma Kamman, Mary Cilery, Ruth Spenny, Martha Fields, Corrinne Meyer, Helen Long. Ruby Kiev, Ellen Wasson, Mildred Tritt-schuh, Georgia Trittschuh, Sarah Cohen, Evelyn Schilling. Pirate Chorus.—Ralph Pittsenbar-ger, Homer Fields, Arthur Rismiller, Kenneth Brandon, Wilbur Dapore, Judson Fiebiger, .John Frantz, Paul Begin, Ed Stainn, Ralph Beare, Forest Hill, Hubert Grilliot. All who attended were highly pleased and entertained. It was a splendid opera and showed real trained talent in Versailles High School. Mrs. Zelma Moyer must be given the credit due her in being able to present such an operetta. Kathryn Sando, ’25. PAGE 38 “SNAP-SHOTS THE L1TEJRAR1E The classes of V. H. S. were dismiss ed earlv the afternoon of October 15, 1923, and an assembly held. The purpose of this meeting, as was stated by Mr. Everhart, was to reorganize Literary Societies. The Athenian faculty members, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Moyer and Miss Shank were appointed while Mr. Linville, Miss Ballinger and Miss Smelker were listed in like capacity for the Philos. The purpose of these literary socities is to discover and de velop literary and musical ability in the students of our High School. Realizing that clear self-expression is par amount to success and that music appreciation and performance broadens each life, the teachers and students have formed these organizations for these purposes. The plan being adopted, the High School was then divided into two sections, which met in different rooms and proceeded to reorganize and elect their officers. The plan adopted by the constitution, that programs shall be given at regular intervals of two weeks, was carried out. The first two were given alternatively by the two societies to be followed by a joint com pe t i t i ve progra m. ATHENIANS Colors—Red and Black. President—Arthur Rismiller. Vice President—Raymond Region. Sec'y. and Treas.—Thomas Brown. Pianist—I)eba Haines. Ass’t. Pianist—Helen Miller. Marshal—Walter Plessinger. Members—92. PHI LOMATHIANS Colors—Blue and Gold. 1 'resident—WaIter Rismiller. Vice President-—Florence Simons. Sec'y. and Treas.—Ruby Kiev. Pianist—Mary Cilery. Ass’t. Pianist—Genevieve Gephart. Marshal—Lohman Blue. Members—94. PROGRAMS I. NOVEMBER 1. 1923—PHILOS Philo trio—Veronica Grilliot, Genevieve Gephart and Ethel Miller; Trees of Solid Stone”—Grazia Mi-cheal; Current Events—Farrel Hahn; Musical Reading—Kathryn Sando; “Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid?”—Ethel Miller, Justina Was son, Genevieve Gephart, Anna Hess, Donald Fiebiger, Roseoe Nischwitz. Maid?”—By members of Freshman Choral Club; Solo—Ethel Miller, Whistling Solo—John Meyers; V. II. S. Prophecy—Kelsey Smith. II. NOVEMBER 9. 1923—ATHENIAN Scripture Reading—Raynold Loxley; Mixed Quartet — Leonidas Burns, Grace Greer, Hubert Grilliot and Raymond Begien; Parlimentarv Drill; High School Paper—Ruth S penny; Vocal Solo—Kathryn Hanna; Current Events—Norman Jacobi. HI. NOV. 26, 1923—COMPETITIVE Piano—Deba Haines, Athenian and Mary Cilery, Philo; Humorous Reading—Homer Fields, Athenian, and Florence Simons, Philo: Gills’ Quar tet—Pauline Nickol, Sarah Cohen. Helen Fischer, Georgia Trittschuh, Athenian; and Ruth Frankman, Ellen Wasson, Mary Cilery, Veronica Grilliot, Philo; Oration—Wilbur Da pore. —Athenian, and Eugene Goubeaux,— Philo; and One Act Play; Vocal Solo —Tom Brown, Athenian, and Ralph, Ilea re, Philo. Gills’ Chorus; Manuscript Reading Richard Hole; Humorous Reading— Kenneth Brandon; Vocal Solo—Ruth Frankman; Family Album, by fifteen Philos. PAGE 40 v. I EC. 21. 1023 — ATHENIANS Scripture Reading—Mabel Minser; Hook Review -Gaynell Strieb; Vocal Duet—Hutli Lambertson and Evelvn Schilling; Reading—Norbert Liftman; Serious Reading—Hath Armstrong; Piano Solo—Arthur Hismiller; Christ mas Storv—Myrtle Smith; Paper or Local Interest—Vernon Trittschuch; Vocal Solo Robert Ash. VI. Jan. 10. 1024—2nd COMPETITIVE Debate—Philos,—Ira Hrown, Clean Zeller Mildred Trittsehuh, Eugene Coubeaux; Athenians,—Wilbur Da Da pore. Arthur Hismiller. Homer Fields and Vernon Marshal.—Girls’ Serious Musical Reading—Philo Hath Frankman, Athenian—Kathrvn Hanna; Girls' Serious Reading Philo —Loma Kamman; Athenian, Ruth Spenny. Hoys Humorous Costume Solo—Athenian—Raymond Region. Vi I. FEIL S. 1024—PIIILO Scripture Reading—Chalmer Hilo; Poem -Ethel Hole; Hi-Sehool Paper— Mary Print .; ’ocal Solo—Ethel Miller; Essay on Mt. Everest—Alpli Petit jean; “A Hoy Wanted —Kenneth Hramlon and Glenn Zeller; Manuscript Reading—Robert Medford. FER. 24. 1024—ATHENIANS Scripture Reading—Clarence Hrown; Riography of George Washington— Maud Sherry; Serious Reading—Alfred Sublet ; Recitation—Pauline Thomas; Piano Duet—Helen Fischer and Helen Miller; Riography of Abraham Lincoln—Roene Long; Current Events—Helen Long; Reading—Abraham Lincoln as a Congressman— Juanita Emmons; Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address—Raymond Trittsehuh; Vocal Solo—Tom Brown. PAGE 41 ; (0 c ALUMNI f TO THE ALUMNI OF V. H. S. -Should old acquaintance be forgot?” Though V. H. S. may have been your home for four years, yet have you remembered her? Most of you have been successful—what have you done for your school of former days? Only a loyal few still take active interest in the present work of the school. Most of these are graduates of recent years. Will they too for get in a few years? No!—they can not forget the memories of the past, that, like some mighty spectres, return to rouse them from present cares and to bring a benediction. You may be miles away—then why not write a letter of encouragement to the student body of today. Your words of wisdom will be a guiding light” to some grasping mind. Should you return to these scenes of former days, fail not to avail yourself of the hearty welcome held out by V. II. S. to all her prodigal sons. George Showalter, ’25. ALUMNI OF VERSAILLES 11.S. CLASS OF 1885— Luella Lehman, 'Edith Fackler Lamb, 'Minnie Engleken Heed, Geo. Turpen, Ava Fahnestock Kerlin. Hairy Markwith. CLASS OF 1888— Lena Worcli Murphy, Mattie Haw ver Harv, Georgia Fackler Meyers. CLASS OF 188!)— Amelia Engleken Gutermuth, 'Anna Wise, 'Lida Daugherty Wallin. Lillie Hole, Gertrude Moreland Klip stine, Lula Croy Bartlett, T. O. Randolph, Cora Peck Merrill. CLASS OF 18!)0 Lenore Speelman Wilson. Margaret Murphy Flamner. CLASS OF 1891 Grace Marker, Margaret Ward Murphy, Josephine Wilson Dershem, Francis Burns Pierce, Nevin Fackler, Mar ion Murphy, Edd Reed. CLASS OF 1892— Harry Starbuck, Addie Lehman Stephen, Eva Trion Greer, Lillie Chase, Forest Christian, Algy Peck, Charles Douglas, Charles Marker. CLASS OF 189:1— May Thomas Siday, James Marker. Edd Williams, Harcourt Stevenson, Daniel Wogaman. CLASS OF 1894— Ollie Loy Tanruther, Myrtle Ran dolph Thornton, Flo Hardman Christian, Blanche Plessinger Byrd, Bertha Beare Goodall. Jennie Trion, Ed Gas son, Orrali Reed Fahnestock, Maggie Stover Wright, Jennie Burns Frank man. CLASS OF 1895- Daisy Ward Berry, Cora Murphy Reed, Mary Lehman, Clara Shafer Beam, Artie Turpen Hardman. Jennie Fackler Miller, 'Edith Stevenson Had abaugh. CLASS OF 1890- Jacob Long, Bessie Young. Estell i Royer liver. Elizabeth Xichol Tib hot, Maude Marker. Maude Dunk'd Trittschuh. Bertha Davenport Jack son. CLASS OF 1897— Georgeanna Turpen Day, 'Marie E. Wade. Myrtle E. Holloway Barnhart. 'Robert i{. Burns. Ward Marker. Ray Royer, Homer Hawk. Hollis R. Scott. Venus B. Rilie Ullery, Daniel M. Hardman. CLASS OF 1898— Ora C. Trion. 'Henry Fulkereth. Le ota Begin Fry, James Hawk. Georgia L. Hollis Randolph. Bertha Schilling Mundhenk, Agnes Facher Royer. PAGE 42 ('LASS OF IX! 9— Forest Murphy, Ada Albaugli, Jennie Jackson Stevenson, Carrie Smith Kelsa, Harry Hole, Nina E. Fackler Steinmetz, Bertha Loy Wise. ('LASS OF 1900— Jennie Arbaugh, (trace Chase Bo Ian, Myrtle Whitney Martin, Blanche Reed, Marie Gerlach Wolf, Charles Hole, Estella Smith Leffler. CLASS OF 1901 — Merle Miller, Fleirence Croker Heine ]', Allen Wilson. CLASS OF 1902— Edward Engleken, Maysie Ward Swinehart, Alta Hoop Klipstine, Jen nie Murphy Ryan, Ethel Burns Deta-more, Pearl Williams Guillozet, Clare-nee Oerlach. ('LASS OF 1902— Be ss Roojt Hook, Mary 15. Martin Fleming, Leona Arbaugh Ryder. Laura Renchler Hile, Clara Gasson Houser, Mary Pike. CLASS OF 1904— Leo Ault. Leroy Byrd, Horace I5al linger, Lota Swisher Falknor, Lena Whitney, Minnie Landman Martin. Es tel la Werts Campbell. ('LASS OF 1905- Fay Daugherty Whipple, Elma Snyder Allen, Joseph Magoto, Clymer ('roy, Algy Murphy, Jas. B. Menden hall. Ed ward Brining. Alice Varnell. CLASS OF 1906— Harry Speelman, Otto Stevenson, Maude Lucy, Grace Lucy, Jennie Da-pore Hiekev. Leonard Lehman. Homer Ballinger, Raymond Marker. CLASS OF 1907— Delcia Da be Blue, Clara Wilson. CLASS OF 190S— Joseph Manier. Walter A. Fischer, Loren A. Gephart, Thomas D. McBride. Millie Humrichouse, Edith I’rakel Ward, Josephine Long Magato, Ada o. Wilson Feldman. Orplm M. Alexander, Lloyd Fisher. Cora Da pore Ryan, Ruby Neiderliorn. CLASS OF 1909— Mary Murphy Doody, Helen Day Gray, Ernesl Oliver, Mary Fahnestock Hiles, Arden Heller, Ina Lehman, Gavnell Williams, Francis Hile Lox-ley, Mary Herbert Holsapple, Chelcit: ork. CLASS OF 1910— Clara Dapore, Grace Bigler, Homer i’rakel, Carey English, Allen McLain. Walker Calderwood, Robert Hole, Bertha Alexander Connaughton. Lena Reed. CLASS OF 1911 — Golda Barber Gerlach, Hazel Gil bert Haines, Echo Love York, Laura English, Cyrus Long, Ernest Menden hall, diaries Davidson, Walter Wil Hums, Harold Nezley. Carl McLain, Cyril Manier. ('LASS OF 1912— Blanche Harvick Hildebrand, Lu-ella Lehman Dunkel, Thelma Taylor Mendenhall, Lillian Wilson, Nora Wil son, Miriam Beare, Frsina Poly, Mary Cothran Kiev, Laurene Begin McLain, John Barga, Mary Long. Homer Hole, Raymond Mitler, Earl Miller. Joe Lewis, Herschel Gilbert. CLASS OF 1912— Mabel Murphy, Viola Grewe Swallow, Myrtle Plocli Dill. Pauline Hall, Irene Miller Shepherd, Alma McGree vy. Edna Frankman Reiser, Warren Zechar. Mary Ault Schilling, Clarence Pequignot. CLASS OF 1914— Rhonda Wilson. Harvey Hole, lien rv l’eschke, .Magdalene Poly Dunham. Robert Reed, Ruth Beare Graham. Margaret Gutermnth Gillette, Ruth Neiderlmrn Maher, Roscoe Dunham, Grae-e Hole, Amy Fisher Shumaker, ('. E. Dunkel. Ursula Goubeaux, Vermeil Lehman, Je� e Trion. CLASS OF 1915— Cyril Heckler, Gee). II. Ballinger, Mary Williams. Lela Begin, Leonard Baltes, Clarenee AY. Oehrtman. Mary Humrichouse Thomas, Forest Ballin ger, Marie Didier, Ruth Reiner. PAGE 43 CLASS OF 1916— Myrtle Harvick Meeker. Clarenc Grow, Elsie Baughman Klijtstine, el ma Zechar Wrestler, Jennie Dtinkei Gutermuth, Caroline Samrnet, Helen Goodall, Gladys Moore Hiatt, Edith Humeriehouse Bierise, Kva Riley. Carolyn Wood Hole, Bertha Oliver Oelirtman, Ivan Miller, Claude Hiatt, Francis A. Manier, Ernest Shatter. Rhea Begin Manier. CLASS OF 1917— Geraldine Oliver, Myrtle Nischwitz, Robert Ilile, Ruth Goubeaux, Edward Hole, Marion Reed, Harold Douglas. Robert Straker, Donald Gutermuth. CLASS OF 1918— 'Margaret English, Ruth Taylor, Mary I). Didot, Margaret Hole Thomp son, Lieva Shaffer, Martha Kiev Doug las, Russell Sannnet, Irven Thompson, Maude Williams, Winifred Poly, El freda Manier, Gladys Kamman, Hu I dah Ann Key, Otto C. Meyer, Hugh Huber, Lloyd Littman, George Nison ger, Mary Hardesty, B. Miller, Dawn Miller. Thelma Ware Masier, Mary Bess Minser. CLASS OF 1919— Stella Pittsenbarger, Fhilomena llumrichouse, Pearl Williams, Kathryn Hahn, Helen Ballinger, Shirley PL Baker, Nellie Brown Wicks, Bonnie Blue, Ada Huber Stover, Chelcie Seb ring, Ellen Nischwitz, Frank R. Reed. Forest E. Love, Stanley S. Sando, Rol lie McGinnis, Otto J. Dapore, Esther Martin, Grace McLain. CLASS OF 1920— Dortha Oliver, Edna Farley, Edith Klijtstine, Annabel Alexander, Fred Frankman, Thelma Blue, Jessie Nicholas, Beatrice Humrichouse, Ottis Oliver, Joseph I). Begin, Alfred Ilel ler, John Nison ger, Henry P. Douglas, Florence Petitjean, Bertha Cashman. Elsie Littman. CLASS OF 1921- Clot ns Magato, Willard E. Moore, Joe Reed, William Poly, S. Lee White man. Forest E. Boyer, Jeanette Didot, Dorothy Hole, Velma Beaclily, Elsie Petitjean, Ellen Begien, Mildred Minser, Ivlyta Kiev, Virginia Long, Carol Hardman. Henrietta Barber, Esther Brandon, Emily Jackson, Esther Her-rod, Ruth Border. ('LASS OF 1922— Vitalis Manier, Josephine Treon. Ruby Preston, Estlier Smith, Lowell Stamm, Charles DeLaet, Anna Margaret Jones. Henrietta Manier, Mabel Book waiter, Ruth Jacobi. Ruth Brown Greenwood, Gladys Boyer, Harry Long, Welcome Burns. Erna Neider horn, Junietta Brown, Dorothy Grewe. Coletti Pequiqnot, Leo Cashman. George Pittsenbarger, Freda Williams. CLASS OF 1923— Raljdi Alexander, Helen Miller. Mil dred Hole, Lorin Spenny, Dorotha Grilliot. Frances Hutchins, Norman Burns, Alina Fischer, Lois Frankman, Julia Simons. Ralph Shellhouse, Erne nita I’oly. Marybelle Ham, Arnold Grilliot, Dessa Hill, Florence Klij) stine, Gladys Trittschuh, Ruth Clark. Ralph Brandon, Geraldine Hardman, Frsel Marschal, John Ehrhart, Crystal Hesson. Ina Linder, Whilma Grilliot. George Showalter, ’25. Deceased. 4 PAGE 44 SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER loth—School opens—football meeting- 11th—Mr. Smith addresses the as sembly. 121 h—Classes definitely organized. 14th—Alumni entertains us—Helen Miller and Ralph Alexander. 27th—The Glee Clubs give party at Davis Grove. 28th—Speeches and music in as sinbly. Football game. OCTOBER 2nd—Rev. Williams talks to assem bl.v. 3rd—High School chorus arranged. 4th—Mr. Everhart outlines lyceum course for this year. 6th—Music at the assembly and football game in afternoon. 10th—Rev. Smith conducts chapel. 11th—Annual staff elected. 12th—Football game. 15th—Literary societies organized. 1,8th—Parent-Teachers' meeting. 19th—-Third grade entertains the as sembly. 23rd—Mr. Linville talks on subject of “Rain Tree.” 25th—Mr. Smith discusses Minster. 26th—Football game. NOVEMBER 1st—Philos stage program. 6th—V. H. S. A. A. officers elected. 9th—Football game. 13th—Harold Douglas conducted chapel. 14th—New song books for assembly. 16th—Athenian literary program. 18th t 24th—Educational week. 26th—First competitive literary program. 27th Football Banquet. DECEMBER 3rd—Mr. Linville makes mention of writing on wall. 4th—Mrs. Moyer absent from school, illness. 7th—Philomathean literary pro- gram. 10th—Mrs. Moyer’s return. 18tli—First basketball game of season. 21st—Athenian Literary program. 28th—Basket-ball Same. JANUARY 3rd—Tooley Opera Company stages “Chimes .of Normandy.” 4th—Mr. Linville makes speech in support of athletics. 8th—Mr. Gossett and Mr. Swager of M. E. church visit us. 11th and 18th—Basketball games. 22nd—Assembly called. 24th—Mr. Gearhart of Wittenberg College speaks to us. 28th—Change in class schedule. 29tli—George Showalter comes back to school. 31st.—Kenneth Brandon addresses the assembly. FEBRCARY 1st—Basketball game. 5th Mr. Everhart talks to assem hly. 8th—Pliilomatian Literary program. 15th— Basket ba 11 ga me. 22nd—Athenian literary program. 23rd—Basketball tournament. 281 h-29th—Operetta. MARCH 1st—Glee clubs sing at Greenville. 3rd—Check received by Athletic Association. 4th—Chapel Services, Senior class meeting. 5th—Prize tight in commercial law. 6th—Athletic enthusiasm. 8th—Senior market. PAGE 46 II was winter in the land of snows. The wind blew the snow over the barrens. partially concealing from sight a small cabin. Within this cabin dwelt a man, his wife and a child. A worried look was on the face of the man for no game was available and their food supply was becoming pitifully low. The man and woman were seated before the tire and the child was asleep. At last the man spoke. ‘ Mary I will start for the trading post tomorrow and bring back food. We can live this way no longer and surly no one will know me there. I did not kill John for the joy of killing bar in self defense, even tho I cannot prove it. Sorely God will take care of ns.” Ilis wife looked at him with the light of a great trust shining in her beautiful eyes. “I know you didn't and even if the world believes you are guilty, 1 do not, but it is three days journey to the post and I am afraid for you to go. The man silenced his wife’s fears as best he could. The next morning lie departed with his team of dogs for the post. All day lu travelled, resting only long enough to eat and to feed his dogs. Ill the evening he built a lire, fed his dogs and crawled between the furs on his sled. Early the next morning he started on his way. That evening, being unable to find any fuel, he could not make a tire. He fed his dogs and sat down waiting for them to eat. He was startled by a faint sound, lie listened and it came again. It was the howl of a hungry wolf pack. He was terrorized for an instant, but he soon mastered his feelings. The wolves came looser and closer. He unfastened the traces, freeing the dogs, loaded his gun and waited. The dogs cowered close to their master as the wolf pack appeared. When the eyes of the horrible hungry creatures could be seen he fired his gun nito their midst. The dogs fought bravely but they were no match for the wolves. Soon the dogs were killed and many of the wolves, hut the boldest still survived. The man bravely held his ground, but his heart sank when lie reached for bullets and found none. Heroically with his bare hands he fought until overcome. Exhausted lu sank into 1 he snow. Slowly he became conscious of a felling of warmth and pain ,surely this was not death. He lay for several minutes trying to decide his fate, lb moved his arm. an agonizing pain shot thru his body. He opened his eyes and saw to his surprise a man sitting beside him. He glanced around and found himself on a cot in a cabin. “Hello partner,” said the man. “I was pretty late but I got there. I couldn’t come very fast.” The man on the cot attempted to speak but was unable to utter a sound, because of the bandages about bis head. Ilis throat seemed empty and he seemed unable to bear the in tense pain. The man gave him pencil and paper. He wrote slowly these words: “I was on my way to Conner’s trading post for provisions for my wife and child. They dwell in the cabin three days journey northwest of it. I am Charles Montague, limited by detectives of the Cnited States for murder of John Mathews whom I killed in self defense. Please take help to my wife and child before seven days. The pencil dropped from his hand— his soul had dropped away. Three days later. United States detective Barney O’Hara, hired a guide at Conner's trading post to take him PAGE 47 to the cabin of Charles Montague. On the evening of the third day, they came in sight of the cabin. Over it whipped to shreads by the wind, was a red flag. The guide stayed behind with the dogs, while O' Kara entered the cabin. There lay tin mother with the child clasped in her arms. O’Hara set the cabin on fire and left. God had taken care of them. -—Pay Williams. MEMORY’S CHAMBER In the heart’s remotest chamber. Penciled on its ruby walls, Where the light of day departed With a mournful glory falls. There are many faithful pictures Upon which we love to gaze, Graceful forms and smiling faces Of the friends of other days. In their lonely, silent chamber. There are treasures rich and rare. Acts of love, and tears, and blessings. And a schoolmate's earnest prayer. This secluded secret chamber Echoes music to our ear. Echoes music that we often Almost hold our breath to hear. Voices of the loved schoolmates Fill the longing' heart with pain. As they echo sweetly, sadly, I.ike some half forgotten strain. —Judson Fiebiger. ’24. PACE. S Buried Alive One cold wintry night, while the wind was howling and moaning around the house, a knock was heard at the door. When the door was opened a queer old man stepped in and asked if he might stay till the storm had ceased. He was very welcome because we all decided to ask him to tell us a story. That evening we all sat around the fire and he told us this tale: “One night as 1 stood looking into the coals of the dying fire, dreaming about my past life, a thrill ran over my body for I felt the presence of some one near me. I turned around flickering beams casting shadows along the wall. Possibly this was all a fantastic imagination of mine but wherever 1 went that horrible feeling always was with me. Finally, the cold sweat came out on my brow. What was that black form veiled in white that entered the door? Why did that pale form flit toward me and beckon me onward? Why did I rise and with feeble steps follow that unknown person? Final lv, when I found my voice, 1 whispered ‘Oh, what do you want with me?' The spirit softly raised one bony arm in a wailing voice exclaimed, ‘1 am Death; you cannot keep me out for I come to every man’s door. Your time has come and you must go.’ A blackness came before my eyes. 1 saw weird looking faces with glaring eyes, staring in my face. I knew that these faces were the sins of my past life. The next day 1 heard the mourners weep around my casket, yet 1 could not cry out. Then the next morning they came after my coffin and tin funeral procession wended its way to the open grave, waiting for the dead, yet I was lying inside with my head on tin silken pillow, dressed in my burial clothes—de'ad, yet alive. 1 felt the clods of dirt hit my casket yet 1 could not scream or move. I heard the grave diggers leave. All was silent except the moaning of the wind through the pines. “The air was foul; yes—I was smothering, smothering second by second. I tried to move my arms but they were like lead. As I lay there trembling with the dampness, something cold and clammy touched my face. I shut my eyes for I knew it was one of those horrors that lives in the graves of the dead and feed on them. I was sinoth ering away by degrees. Finally, something struck me. With a bolt I aroused myself and found it had all been a horrible dream for I was sitting by the dead fire. My old dog “Shep” was on my lap. 1 knew it was his cold nose nad tongue which had touched my face.” We were very excited and when the old man had finished his tale, we felt a great relief that this was a dream, for oh! the horrors of a man buried alive! Shall we say that back of such dreams is a definite reality? Oorrinne Meyers, Junior ’25. PAGE 49 Boys’ Basketball Team Girls Basketball Team GRADE TEACHERS First Grade ......... Jennie Treon Second Grade.......Orpha Alexander Third Grade.......... Helen Goodall Fourth Grade ........ Clara Wilson Fifth Grade ... Estella Pittsenbarger Sixth Grade .......... . Irene Goodall Seventh Grade.........Maud Williams Eighth Grade.......Gladys Kamman PAGE 51 m c Reverence is derived from the Latin word “reverens which means respect, honor or veneration. Reveenee becomes veneration when respect is more proper for a holy place, Coleridge says that reverence is the ‘“Synthesis of love and fear,” while Carlyle remarks that reverence is “the highest of human feelings.” Reverence is a priceless gem whose lustre never dims. Hut is it being carelessly cast aside in the rapid puce of our age? Men in colonial and precolonial days were reverential, not essentially Puritan. History records that Columbus, when lie landed in America reverentially kneeled in prayer to thank God for his protection and guidance. Even so we find the same spirit of reverence shown by Cabot and other explorers. It was also shown in the life of Admiral Farra-gut, when he wrote a letter home to liis wife, stating, “I am going into Mo bile bay in tin morning, God being my leader, as I hope He is.” Reverence is needed very much in institutions such as churches, schools, and civil authority. This virtue is due God because we, ITis creatures, are dependent upon Him. Never, it seems, lias the world been so blessed with material prosperity and works of progress and invention, but in such material blessings lies I lie danger of that spirit of reverence to the Giver of ever}7 perfect gift. Reverence is more es sential in churches than in many other organizations, because churches are dedicated to flu service of God. Tin-following little incident will show tin-result of lack of reverence, A minister failed to obtain a position, in a churca, for the simple reason that he did not remove his hat while viewing the church. Again the present generation, thoroughly engrossed with individualism, seems to lack this element of reverence in the home due our parents, who next to God are children's greatest benefactors. A reverential spirit should be cultivated and drilled in tin-home, for there almost all habits are formed. An example of due reverence given to parents can best be shown in the family of Mr. Edwards. Ilis family consisted of three sons and eight daughters. It is said that when Mr. Edwards and his wife entered a room where their children were seated, the children would rise, and remain standing until the father and mother were seated. Reverence will be needed in the future as badly as in the past; yea it is needed in the present. Since this priceless quality is the heart of religion and the basis of home-life, the strength of Patriotism and the secret of true civilization, let us have reverence written o’er the door of every school and in the heart of every youth throughout our land. Herbert J. Grilliot, ’25. PAGE 52 o m w Xante Ambition Future Career Characteristic IRA 0. BROWN Railway Engineer To Settle Down Dancing PANEL HAHN To Be a Minister Probably Be a Bootlegger Freshman Correspondence LOWELL GUTERMUTH Oil Shark School Master Shyness FOREST HILE Acrobat Pianist Boldness HELEN LONG To Marry Edgar Model Beautiful Language WALTER RISMILLER Artist White Washer Modesty RALPH BEARE Singer Train Caller Chewing Gum TOM BEGIN Mechanic Baker Frowning FLORENCE BOYER Enter Politics Movie Actress Smiling KENNETH BRANDON Rival Lincoln Medicine Showman High Ideas MAUDIE BOYER Author Whiz Bang Editor Loud Speaking LLOYD DAVIS Teacher of French President of U. S. Scholarship WILBUR DAPORE Poet Mayor of Frenchtown Egotism JUDSON FIEBIGER Succeed John Milton Heartbreaker M ustache RUBY FIEBIGER Rival Judson Manicurist Civic Relations HOMER FIELDS Stay with Ellen Slap-Stick Comedian Aggressiveness JOHN FRANTZ To Sleep Messenger Boy Homeliness EUGENEGOUBEAUX Orator Senator Celluloid Collars NORBERT GRILLOT Athlete Tackling Dummy Truthfulness KATHRYN HANNA Vocalist ? ? ? Love for Others NORMAN JACOBI A General Private Studious VERNON MARCHAL Have Straight Hair Blacksmith Idleness RUBY KLEY Take Things Easy Telephone Operator Ask Her ARTHUR RISMILLER Pianist Section Paddy Goose Grease WILLARD NISONGER Base Ball League Player Flopping Pancakes Boisterousness PAULINE NICKOL Vamp Arthur Old Maid Fox-iness BERNARD PETITJEAN To Be a King Dog Catcher Neatness PAUL NIEDERKORN Arrive on Time Book Keeper Promptness OPAL SCHEFFBUCH Live in Seclusion Marriage Her Glasses LOUIS SCHLIMMER Grow Fat Living Skelaton (See Picture) ANITA BORDER Love Ira Dramatics Late Hours FLORENCE SIMONS Dancer Music Director Helpfulness EDGAR SHERRY ..Avoid Helen College Professor Dum b-bell MYRTLE SMITH Pipe Organist Actress Bobbed Hair ESTHER SWARTZBAUGH To Have a Steady Chaperon Anita Attractiveness ALFRED SUBLER Recite Marmion Editor Frenchtown Breeze Appearance HAROLD URQUIIART Quit School Drayman Spendthrift GLEN ZELLAR Orchestra Leader Kiling Cats Handsomeness MILDRED TIIITTSCHUH To Reduce Be a Nurse Ask Farrel EDMUND STAMM Postmaster Justice of Ft. Loramie Humbleness AUTHOR’S NOTE—Requests that there be no hard feelings. b ' 4, DRAM ATIC CLUB In V. H. S. we’ve organized Something that’s new. How nice it is, you’d be surprised. But you’d be pleased too. In sportsmanship you’ll never find. A crowd with higher views. I’ll tell you all about the bunch Dear reader, if you choose. Our president is Jud He’s sure a jolly chap. And then there’s little Homer; Watch him get on the map. There’s Frenchy who has raven hair, While Kate has light brown curls. And Mildred who can laugh the most Of all our seven girls. Now Glenn is smiling all day long. And Vernon’s never blue And Arthur who has lost his heart To fair Pauline it’s true. Our biggest boys are Walter And Kenneth. Do you know That those two boys will make a hit Most anywhere they go? Now Wilbur is the sort of man That should be on the screen And for a good debater Just call upon Eugene. There’s Esther and Anita Whose friendship is true blue. If anything should part them I don’t know what they’d do. Now John’s our big blond hero And he can’t help but grin. And Ruth’s a Junior, but They couldn’t help but let her in. Now last, and best of all we find The one that did it all. The little teacher we all love And who altho she’s small, Can make us do just as she says. And now this ends it all. If you would know us better. Just come and see us work; There’s not a slacker in the crowd Or anyone who’ll shirk. So here’s our song, it fits us well Just sing it to “Oh Annabelle.’’ Oh anyone, who wants some fun We sure have found a place for you. We’ve got a bunch with lots of punch And you can learn your lesson too, Sigma Lambda's open to you If you are a clean sport, through and through. Just where we’re from, if you would guess, Just guess the best school that you know; No other place but V. H. S. That’s where they make the big things go. Although we’ve been knocked about. We’re all game to stick it out. So if you’re one who wants some fun. Dramatic Club’s the place for you. PAGE 54 CLASS ROLLS JUNIOR ('LASS ROLL Armstrong, Roy Region, Raymond Brown, Tom Gerlach, Harold (irilliol; Hubert Lantz, ('arl Littmnn, Norbert Loxley, Ranold Millet, Alton Plessinger, Walter Rhoades, Levi Scherer, Kenneth Schieltz, Delbert Showalter, George Spillers, Rodney Trittsclinh, Vernon Armstrong, Rath Border, Hazel Boyer, Annabel Brandon, Ilelenetta Burns, Leonidas Franktnan, Ruth Grilliot, Margaret Hardman, Helen Williams, Audreth Hutchens, Mabel binder, Faye McLain, Mary Meyers, Corrinne Michael, Grazia Nickol, Velma Sando, Kathryn Schieltz, Clara Springer, Bertha Sfonerock, Elsie Wasson, Ellen Williams, Fay ‘Withdrawn. SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Barga, Bagloire Begin, Paul Bigliam, Paul Blue, Lohman Border, Arthur Boyer Herbert Brown, Clarence Dapore, Lawrence DeLaet, ('has P. Fackler, Martin Grillot, Vitalus Grillot, Paul Grogean, Anthony Harvick, John llile, Chalmer Horner, Ward Jacobs, Overal Klipstine, Harold Medford, Robert Medford, Cary Meyers, John Pittsenbarger, Ralph Sebring, John Smith; Russell Swinehart, Ward Trittsclinh, Raymond Boyer, Dorothv ('ashman, Estella Emmons, Juanita Fields, Martha Finfrock, Margaret Fischer, Helen Greer, Grace Grilliot, Veronica Sebring, Dale Haines, I)eba 1 lesson, Bertha Houdeshell, Mary Huber, Mary Cohen, Sara Kammon, boma Klipstine, Mabel “Longenecker, Opal Oliver, Bessie Oliver, Lea fa Schilling, Evelyn Sherry, Maud Spenny, Ruth Thomas, Marie Trittsclinh, Georgia Cilery, Mary Wickard, Dorothy Withdrawn. FRESHMAN ('LASS ROLL Althoff, Theodore Ash, Robert Cidlins, belaud Daugherty, James Fiebarger, Donald Hole, Richard Kimmel, Wallace bong. Robert PAGE 55 Martin, Earl Niscliwitz, lioscoe Oliver, Harold Petitjean, Alpha Petitjean, Lester Reed, William Schilling, Herman Millet, Herman Smith, Kelsey Stahl, Leonard Starr, Walter 1'rquhart, James Monnin, Earl Ward, Norman York, Ben Seaman, Ray Baltes, Marie Boomershire, Helena Boyer, Mary Brown, Mary Brown, Thelma Deweese, Mildred Hasson, Florence Hephart, Genevieve Hess, Anna Hile, Doris Hole, Ethel Kelch, Helen Lambertson, Ruth Long, Room Marshal, Florence Martin, Kathryn Miller, Ethel Miller, Helen Milne, Evelyn Minser, Mabel l’equignot, Mary Printz, Mary Shappie, Marguerite Slmner, Opal Sherry Hazel Streib, Gaynell Subler, Esther Subler, Ruth Thomas, Pauline Thompson, Frances Troutman, Vivian Wasson, Justina Wetzel, Pauline Wise, Mildred ‘Landis, Gladys York, Pauline ‘Withdrawn. PAGE 56 THE DAILY V. H. S. BUGLE Non Political. Non‘Sectarian X’olume One. Number 1 A NEW SCHOOL BUILDING FOB VERSAILLES For many years it lias been a debatable question with the citizens of Versailles, whether or not their children are to have a new school house. Perhaps some of them are unaware of the conditions existing within our present building. If so, they need but to climb tin shaking stairs to the third story and listen to the w ind howling through the doors and windows. It is no wonder the farmers will send their children to other schools where they are sure they will return home in the evening safe after the toils of the day have been completed. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES (do not read) ('rash through that line of red and send the backs round the end, was the plan our boys worked at Celina Iasi Thursday. The final score being 25 to (I in favor of our boys. Our only wish now is that they will run up the score as favorably with West Milton, today on our home field. Tuesday being Election day the High School took advantage of it by electing Kenneth Brandon, the Abe Lincoln of the Senior class as President of the Versailles High Athletic Association. At the end of every six weeks an honor list will be published; upon which will be the names of all stu dents in the grades and High School who have made grades of A or above in all of their studies, including con duct. A man who fell off of a dock began to yell, “Help, help, I can’t swim!” A man who was fishing from the dock replied, Neither can I, but I don’t go around bragging about it.’’ Wednesday morning the High School was entertained in assembly by Kev. Ilelfenstine of Dover, Dele-ware , who is a member of the Christian Convention. He gave a very interesting talk upon the value of a character, which every on: enjoyed. Luke pulled out his 48 and shot. He pulled the trigger three times and shot three times. Three red men bit the dust.” By a student of English 11. Wednesday evening after school a Girls’ Basket-ball meeting was euli ed. Twenty-five girls .attended and gave promise of a splendid basket ball showing this season. Delegates and ministers from the Middle Western States are gathered at Versailles this week to attend the biennial Christian Convention held in the 'hristian church. At the recent election in Versailles the people showed their apparent satisfaction with the officers of the town, for the present holders of the mayoralty and marshalship were re elected to their offices by large majorities. With the election of two new members to the school board it is understood they intend to build a new football stadium for our as yet undefeated team. --------o-------- BETTY FAIRFAX Dear Miss Fairfax: Being a constant reader of your department I have decided to ask you PAGE 57 Page Two THE DAILY V. H. S. BUGLE a very important question. How can 1 keep two masculine brown eyes from wandering? Evelyn. My Innocent Reader: As not much description was given in your letter of either yourself or the brown eyes, I can only say buy him a pair of smoked glasses. Dear Betty: I suppose it seems odd to receive a letter from a man as I know your department is for women and girls, but after reading this 1 am sure you will excuse me. I want to ask you how I can become popular with the girls of the High School. I am rather shy and get embarrassed when a girl even speaks to me. It is a natural instinct and I have tried many methods of overcoming it but I have as yet been unsuccessful. I remain, anxiously waiting, Thomas Brown. My Dear Young Man: I am glad you came to me for advice as my department is open to any one who wishes to write. I think myself, your best chance to become popular is to do some noble deed in the presence of a fair school mate. You will then be the topic of conversation for the next few weeks. In that way you will win popularity easily. --------o------- RI LES FOR UNDERCLASS MEN 1. Bow when you meet an upperclassman. 2. Speak like nice little boys and girls when talking to upper classmen. 3. Believe all the upper class men say. --------o-------- A little drop of powder, A little drop of paint. Make a lady’s freckles Look as if they ain't. CONSERVATIVE REGULATIONS IN V. IT. S. 1. Please us° elevator to save wear on the stairs. 2. All students not on the faculty please sit on the floor to preserve chairs. Every one please observe Wednesday as sleepless day. --------o-------- Mr. Smith—‘‘How was iron first discovered?” Paul (Irilliot—‘‘I believe they smelt it. What's the use of learning An ancient history date, When you can have a modern one With her at half-past eight. --------o-------- WANTED—A megaphone for Ralph Pittsenbarger so he can be heard in the room before the class takes up. FOR SALE- Two loose seats in the back of the study hall. See Lowell (iiitermuth and Tom Begin. WANTED—Two ponies in Music class. Roy Armstrong and Tom Brown. WANTED One good alarm clock for the end of Modern History class, ('has. De Laet. WANTED—Algebra answer book. Freshmen. THE REASON There was a crowd, so there were Three. The girl, the parlor lamp, and he. Two is a couple so no doubt, That is why the lamp went out. Miss Ballinger to John Seining in English II.—“John, you may give me the parts of a sentence.” Prompt answer:— “Yes Ma’am, The subject and predi cate.” Miss Ballinger—“That was good, John.” John, aside to Vernon Trittschuh— “Heck, it was perfect.” PAGE 58 THE DAILY V. H. S. BUGLE Pafje Throe Silence is golden—'Take for example Needed—A doctor for the piano- Halpli Beare. assembly. -------o-------- CONTRA DICTIONS Life is full of contradictions often hard to understand. Yes, it rains upon the ocean when we need it on the land, And the rich folks haven’t children and the poor kids haven’t shoes, You’re a genius if successful and a gambler if you lose. Life is full of contradictions—now, I often wonder why; You will often laugh the hardest when you really want to cry. Man will borrow from a stranger, from a friend he hardly knows, Yet we hate to ask a debtor for the money that he owes. The world will often praise you, but it's not with life ahead When a word of praise is needed—no, it waits until you’re dead. Then we sing about the angels though we’re frightened at a ghost, And we always laugh the hardest when we want to cry the most. The world will cheer the winner when he's not in need of it, But it never cheers the loser, though they lost but never quit. And here’s another question: Why are people often prone To be mighty nice to others, but be churlish to their own? Yes, the dearest are unkindest—may be that's the reason why We will often laugh the hardest when we really want to cry. Ruth Spenny, ’20. NO DOUBT Blackstone—What is that prohibition agent pussvfooting around here for?” Webster—‘‘Guess lie's on a still hunt. GOOD MORNING So you were in Germany, eh? And what did you think of their trick money? “Trick money!” Say never speak like that of a currency that will get you a glass of real beer! They do not give till they die show that they would not then, if they conic keep it longer. IlOW GOULD HE? Mr. Smith in Commercial Law Class. If a man commits suicide can he collect insurance, if he has taken out an insurance policy? MISSED NOTHING. Much to his annoyance they were late for tin game, arriving at the sixth inning. “What is the score,” asked Homer Score keeper—Nothing to nothing. Ellen W.—“Oh splendid, we haven’t missed a thing. CAN'T ALWAY1 TELL Flubb—“Appearances are often deceptive.” Dubb—Yes! because a man carries his wife’s photo in his watch, it doesn't follow that she is the only woman in the case.” -------o------- Carey Medford—“Uncle make a noise like a frog. Uncle—“Why, Carey?” Carey M.—Because when 1 ask for anything, dad always says, ‘wait until your uncle croaks.” ’ PAGE 59 Page 4 THE DAILY V. H. S. ItlGLK IF HE HAD A OlbOICE Pullman Porter to traveler— Do vou wish to sleep head first or feet first. Norbert Grilliot—‘‘If the price is the same. I'd just as soon sleep all over at once. Live truly, and thy lift shall be a great and noble creed. Traffic Cop.—“Come on! what’s the matter with you?” Edgar S.—“I'm well, thanks, but my engine's dead.” --------o------- IT ALL DEPENDS Young hopeful—Father what is a traitor in polities? This paper says Congressman Doolittle is one. Politician—“A traitor is a man who leaves our party and goes over to tiie other one. Young Hopeful—“Well then, what is a man who leaves the other party and comes over to ours?” Politician—“A convert, my son. SO HE DID Officer (just bawled out) not a man in this division will be given liberty this afternoon. Voice—“Give me liberty, or give me death!” Officer—“Who said that?” Voice—“Patrick Henry.” We rise in glory as we sink in pride. Freshman .......... Grassy Sophomore .......... Sassy Junior..............Brassy Senior .............. Classy AGES OF A WOMAN 1. Safety pin. 2. Whip-pin (whipping) 3. Hair pin. 4. Fraternity pin. 5. Diamond Pin. ( . Clothes pin. 7. Rolling pin. RECIPE FOR XMAS CHEER Take a little sentiment, Add a little girl. Sprinkle lightly with white snow drops, Have them dance and whirl; Garnish this with holly green— Best result at night; Sofa’s best for mixing it If you want it right. Set it close before a fire. Keep it very still; Something ought to happen soon— Something probably will. , —Witt --------o------- EIGHT norRS ENOCGII A teacher one day gave a pupil a sum for home study which was in substance: How long would it take a certain number of men working ten hours a day to complete a stated job? The next morning the teacher received a note from the pupil written by his father which read: “Dear Sir: 1 refuse to let my son, James, do his sum which you gave him last night, as it looks to me like a slur on the eight hour system. Any sum not more than eight hours he is welcome to do, but not more. --------o------- Ruth F.—“Have you ever kissed a girl?” Tom Brown- Is that an invitation or are you merely gathering statis tics?” --------o------- Pie Begin “Say—!’’ Friend—“Yes—?” Pie Begin—“My son Tom is so dumb that I had to set fire to the school to get him out of the eighth grade. MISTAKEN IDENTITY (Short-sighted lady in grocery, says to clerk: “Is that the head cheese over t here?” Clerk—“No ma’am, that’s one of his assistants. To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. PAGE 60 The Ideal Business School B. B. Baker, Mgr. Piqua, Ohio Bookkeeping Shorthand Private Secretary Commercial Law Typewriting Higher Accounting Banking Drill Billing, Filing Auditing Penmanship Business Correspondence Dictaphone Groceries Flour : - : - Shipping of - : - : Butter, Eggs Poultry Kamman’s Grocery Versailles Ohio - - Where Friends Meet - - If It’s Advertised If It’s Worth While If It’s Dependable You Will Find It At Christian's Drug Book Store N. E. Corner Ohio Ave. and Poplar St� . Sidney, O. For Graduation Presents THE GIFT SHOPPE I 10 W. Third St., Greenville, Ohio PAGE 62 PAGE 63 _ Goodall’s Pharmacy Solicits your patronage during school days, and the year that follows. Education teaches you to demand the best medicines money can buy, and from those who understand their business. A QII(’K crRE. “Judge,” said the prisoner, “Pin deaf.” “That may be,” said the Judge, “You'll get your hearing to-morrow.” JOHN KNEW Miss Shank—“What is the meaning of a false doctrine?” John M.—“That's when the doctor gives the wrong stuff to tin sick people. his head. Imitation is the sineerest of flattery. “I'm not so dumb as I look,” said the dumb-waiter as it headed for the cellar. Freshman—“I'm a little stiff from bowling.” roach Smith—“I don’t care where you’re from, get busy on the field.” Look one step onward, and secure that step. Unlucky Motorist (having killed the lady’s puppy)—“Madam, I will replace tin animal.” Lady—“Sir, you Hatter yourself.'' 1 .———..—•—••——■■— - OPERA HOUSE FOR YOUR GAYER HOURS—SPEND YOUR TIME AT THE PICTURE SHOW. . r r n - - - .. - - - - - PAGE 64 ! W1LLOWDELL AUTO CO. FORD, PORDSON and IANCOLX I Authorized Sales and Service I’osts, Fencing and Implements TAXI SERVIOK TO AND FROM GREENVILLE 3 TIMES DAILY VERSAILLES and WILLOWDELL, OHIO Mr. Linville—“Sometime s« mv doctor advised me to exercise early every morning with dumb-bells. Will the girls of this class please join me to-morrow before breakfast?” A sober second is always essential and seldom wrong. Skinney B.—“Say can you dig me tip it girl for to-night?” Lloyd I).—“Sure, but why don’t you take a live one.” Helen L.—“You are not a bit polite.” Walter H.—“Why so?” Helen L.—“Why, every time I tried to say a word at the game yesterday, you yelled ‘Hold that line.’ ” Levi It. (Pointing towards a Sophomore girl.)-—“She looks like one of Van Dyke’s Masterpieces.” Delbert S.—“Howzat?” Levi It.—“She's all paint.” GOOD GROCERIES GO TO THE RIGHT SPOT EVERY TIME. THIS IS THE RIGHT SPOT TO GO TO EVERY TIME FOR GOOD GROCERIES E. H. Wood 1 I I If you desire to to practice real economy do your shopping at the ECONOMY DEPARTMENT STORE Our lines include-Dry Goods, Rugs, Linoleums, Window Shades, Ready-to-Wear, Underwear, Corsets, Men’s Work Clothes, Groceries, etc., etc. Our Slogan is---“WE SERVE . THE ECONOMY STORE CO. Greenville, Ohio PAGE 65 - ❖ • ❖ • ❖ • • ❖ ❖ 5� • ❖ • • ❖ ❖ • «$� ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ S� ❖ ❖ ♦ «• • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • ❖ • ❖ v f ❖ ❖ V 'I V «$ •I V i This bank believes in friendliness, courteousness, goodwill and unselfish service to others. Always ready to advise to the bet of our ability to those who may desire it. We want you to know that we are genuinely interested in your welfare, and are anxious to do our part at all times, in helping you to greater success. We invite you to make our bank your bank. Respectfully. THE PEOPLES BANK COMPANY «$ «$� $� ❖ ♦ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ $� ♦ ❖ ❖ • When a girl gets a follow he is a Sardine. But when she looses him he is a Goldfish. Freshie knows not and knows that he knows not. Sophomore knows not and knows not that he knows not. Junior knows but knows not that he knows. Senior knows and knows that he knows. Mr. Smith—“Is crime uniformity all over the country?” Bright Junior—“Yes sir, they all wear stripes.” Mr. Linville—“Why are you late at school this morning. Bright Freshman—“I think 1 must have over washed myself.” ----- . • ;0 A good name is better than a good face. Mr. Smith—“Where is Mexico?” Paul Begin—“On page 92, the best 1 can remember, it’s near the middle of tin1 page. An interesting spectator to Tom Begin “What is the loud noise I hear across tin field?” Tom—“Oh, that’s Collins trying to convince tin coach that la knows more about football than the coach or any one else. .Miss Shank—“If steak was forty cents a pound, what would nine pounds come to?” Freshman—“It wouldn't come to our house at all.” Teacher—“What is the plural of man?” Student—“Men.” Teacher—“ What is the plural of child?” Student—“Twins.” PAGE 66 EXIDE Batteries If it is for the auto, we can do it; Electrical, Battery, Motor or General Repairing. If you can be pleased, we can do it. GENERAL AUTO SERVICE Jos. B. Swallow and L. V. Swallow, Props. Phone 215 Versailles, O. f + Foy’s Confectionery OUR MOTTO—Quality first, last and all the time. Our Sorias and Sundaes are made to please the most delicate taste. We specialize in high grade Bulk and Box Chocolates. We appreciate your patronage. Teacher—“Children, Holland Is noted for its cleanliness and its love of truth. Bright Freshie—“ No il isn’t teach er. It's a low lying country in my book. Sara Cohen—“1 would like to see :i pair of shoes that would til my feet. Salesman— So would 1. Mother—“So your efforts to get on the football team were fruitless?” Collins—“Ob, no. They gave me a lemon.” DAL) AT tiip: shoe shop ‘ ‘I've worn these calfskin shoes only two months and now look at them.” Clerk—“My dear sir, you must remember the calf had already worn that skin five months, making seven months wear, which is very good I think.” TWO LOVERS Ellen—“You know I only live to make you happy.” Homer—“Dear me, you ought not to go to all that trouble.” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ KODAK FINISHING— Prompt Service. Bring us your films. We have the Eastman Agency, and when you buy Eastman Films or Kodaks, you are sure of the Best. Brownie Cameras - $1 to $12 Kodaks - $5 to $60 If it isn’t an Eastman, it isn’t a Kodak” Service and Merchandise Always the Best. CENTRAL DRUG CO. +------------------- —-------------------------------- 4 PAGE 67 Compliments of liii'iiiiiiiiiiiii The BUCKEYE OVERALL CO. VERSAILLES, O. The Palace Store Greenville, Ohio FAVORED STYLES FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN, FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON A COMPLETE DEPARTMENT STORE WITH EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME and FAMILY Visit This Store While in Greenville v 4 I 4 ♦ v 4 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� ❖ 4� 4 ❖ 4 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� • • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4� 4� 4� 4 $� 4.4.4.4.4,4.4,4I POSITIVELY MISUNDERSTOOD Hoarder—“I positively can't cut this meat. Land Lady (fiercely) “Do you mean to infer sir, that if's tough?” Hoarder—“Not at all madam—I haven't a knife. Truth is truth howe'er it strikes. IIE HAD t'lient—“I want to find out if 1 have grounds for divorce?” Attorney—“Are you married?” t'lient “Of course.” Attorney—“You have.” The fortunes of men of spirit may be ruined, but not their courage. “Say It With Flowers99 E. W. O’BRIEN SONS THE FLORISTS Phone 445 114 Floral Ave. GREENVILLE, OHIO 4.--------------------------------------------- + PAGE 69 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4- 4� 4 4 4 4 4- 4- 4 - — MANIER’S hardware store For First Class Ccse Hardware, Plumbing, Heating, Gas Installation and Gas Supplies Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, etc. . Phone 86 SCHILLINGS RESTAURANT ITS SOMETHING TO EAT, COME TO SCHILLING’S RESTAURANT. ICE CREAM, CANDY and CIGARS—SHORT ORDERS ESPECIALLY THE VERY BEST OF COOKING + +- CAUSE FOK FEAR Farrel—“I've lost mv pocketbook. Ira—“Well why don't you look in pockets?” Farrel—“Yep! every one but the left hip pocket. Ira—“ wll, why don’t you look in it?” Farrel—“Because if it isn't there, I’ll drop dead. Wilbur I).—“Suppose you were in my shoes. What would you do?” Alfred S.—“I’d shine them.” A GUILTY CONSCIENCE Tom had played truant from school and had spent a long beautiful day fishing. On his way back he met on of his young cronies who accosted him with the question “catch anything?” Tom—“Ain’t been home yet.” Kenneth Brandon—“Why are my Ford and the Rock of Gibralter alike?” Walter Rismiller—“Enlighten me.” Kenneth—Because neither of them move.” Furniture Upholstering Carpets and Rugs Cleaned, Sized, Scoured. Remodeled, and Laid. Special Attention Given Mail Orders HERING Carpet Cleaning Rug Works, Dry Cleaners and Dyers OFFICE and PLANTS BRANCH OFFICE 402 E. Water St. Phone 24 GREENVILLE, OHIO 607 Broadway Phone 922 RUGS MADE FROM OLD CARPETS 4 - _ „_______________ ,________________________________ PAGE 70 Brunswick —+ Pianos, Player Pianos GREENVILLE PIANO PHONOGRAPH CO. GREENVILLE, OHIO W. S. HYER HARRY BARRY LOREN M. HUSSEY A HOT SHOT Mary Huber—“Why do wo call our language the mother tongue?’’ John Frantz—“Because father seldom gets a chance to use it. TRUE THING The doctor’s mistakes are hidden by the spade. The student's mistakes are revealed by his grades. ocair For MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN VERSAILLES, OHIO Phone No. 220 E. Main St. PAGE 71 +■----------——-----------------------------------—— —------------------—•---------------------+ MANIER MANIER Dry Goods Our Purpose is to Serve You Intelligently, Courteously anti Efficiently. Ira. L. Spenny JEWELER OPTOMETRIST MAKE THIS STOKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR GIFTS OF ALL KINDS HOME OF YOUREX SILVER AND W. W. W. RINGS AND BEADS .f —..——..— ——„■■■■■—..——■■—.,—..—..—..——..——-—..—..—..—4. Mr. Smith—“What are tramps? Norbert Littman—“Oh they are tourists without money.” Miss Ballinger—“This is the third time you’ve looked on Faye’s paper.” Biddy—“Yessum, she doesn’t write very plain.” SOME WASTE lit —“That dress looks good enough to eat.” She—“Why! who ever heard of eating cloth. He—“Georgette waists.” Speak not, rather than speak ill. Leonard Marker -for- FURNITURE, RUGS, HOOVER SWEEPERS Undertaking A Specialty Ambulance Service---Any Time, Any Place. --- —.—_----- —.—.————■— -------——-------■—■—---+ PAGE 72 C. L WARVEL General Auctioneer 401 South Main Cross Street VERSAILLES, OHIO Telephone No. 43 Real Estate and Stock Sales A Specialty A new car for your old one! Automobile Tops, Curtains and Painting H. D. MOORE VERSAILLES, OHIO CLASS TRAGEDY PRESCRIPTION Take one reckless natural born fool. Two or three drinks of bad liquor, a fast high powered motor car. Soak the fool well in the liquid and place in car and let go. After due time, remove from wreckage, place in black lined box and garnish with flowers. FREEDOM Ethel—“What do you consider the safest age for a girl?” Clara—“Marriage!” Ralph Beare—“Corking building, isn’t it?” Ed Stamm—“Yep! bottling works.” THE “FIR” MILLS Frederick Landman — Manufacturers ---- HIGH CRADE FLOUR Farmers’ Exchange a Specialty VERSAILLES ------- OHIO PAGE 73 H. H. PESCHKE SONS HARDWARE, PLUMBING and IMPLEMENTS The WINCHESTER Store A Complete Line Of Winchester Sporting Goods, Guns and Fishing Tackle Hush little senior Don't be so bold, You are only a freshie Four years old. Kathryn Hanna—“Rodney, do you like those poke bonnets. Rodney Spillefk—“I don't like for one to poke me in the eye.” Bad manners are a species of bad morals. “How do you like Cuba?” “Oh its a rum country.” STECKER’S Garments of Distinction -FOR WOMEN and MISSES . GREENVILLE OHIO b CALL 825 What You Want—When You Want It Joe Zeller Martin St. Plumbing Heating Shop :..V r --------- ------------—■■------------------+ PAGE 74 CAMPBELL’S FURNITURE COMPANY —HOME OUTFITTERS— ONLY COMPLETE HOME FURNISHING STORE IN PIQIIA YOU’LL LIKE TRADING AT AMPDELL’S Campbell’s Furniture Co. Piqua, Ohio BENKERT’S Women’s and Misses’ Ready-to-Wear Smart Styles—Pleasing Prices Always the best goods for the price— no matter what the price 418 Broadway Greenville, O. ---— --------— - — ———■—+ INFORMATION Irate Traveler—“What time does the next train leave here?” Raymond Begien—Oh, there are two to leave before that, but they haven’t arrived yet. AN ENGLISH TEST Miss B—“Rodney, what three words are most used in the English language?” Rodney S.—“I don’t know.” Miss B.—“Correct.” The Mozart GREENVILLE’S RIG DEPARTMENT STORE —The Home Of— GOLD BRAND MERCHANDISE TRADING STAMPS :i% oil what you spend. Reduce your cost of living by trading at the MOZART Greenville, Ohio PAGE 75 The Versailles Equity Union Co. j -DEALERS IN- GRAIN, SEED, COAL and FARM MACHINERY PHONE 7 B E A R E ’ S Grocery Meat Market —THE SANITARY STORK— WE SPECIALIZE IN QUALITY AND SERVICE Phono No. 96 The Place Where it Pays To Trade A REQUEST A young lady was being shown through the locomotive works. “What is this thing?’’ she asked. Guide—“That is an engine boiler.” Girl—“And why do they boil engines?” Guide—“To make them tender.” Lift up the weak, and cheer the strong. Defend the truth, combat the wrong. LIFE’S DAILY BATTLES Mr. Linville to Paul Niederkorn— “Why don’t you get up in time to sweep the snow off of the walks before going to school and get some exercise?” Paul N.—“I get all the exercise I need running to get to school on time.” Norbert L.—“I just got fired.” Senior—“What for?” Norbert L.—“For good.” J. C. OLIVER THE PHOTOGRAPHER PAGE 76 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VERSAILLES Member of Federal Reserve System for Safety, Security and Courtesy. Your Patronage Appreciated A woman can look in a mirror in public. A man can’t. A man can make up his mind to go to the theatre. A woman makes up her face. A man can spit in public. A woman can't. A woman can powder her nose in public. A man can’t. A woman can kiss another woman in public. A man can’t. iJ Mr. Linville—“Loliman having any luck killing rabbits this year?” Lehman Blue—“Yes, I aimed at a rabbit once and killed two calves, three hogs, two dogs and mother received a bunch of buck shot in her ankle.” Mr. Linville—“That's pretty good for one shot.” Loliman—“Could have been better, but you see I am only sixteen and have had but three years’ experience with a gun. LOUIS BORNHORST Red Goose Shoes FOR Misses and Children VERSAILLES, OHIO PAGE 77 i Kindell Auto Sales A utliorized BUICK, OLDSMOBILE AND CHEVROLET —and— USED CARS, TIRES AND ACCESSORIES — ------— --- ■——----——————----— — ------ —+ Now is the time to go through the family wardrobe and carefully inspect every article. Unless an article is badly worn or torn, we can save you the expense of another. Before you decide to discard any garment, why not consult us? We will tell you frankly what we can do toward renewing it and whether or not it is worth saving. LEO. A. GR1LLIOT DRV CLEANER AND DYER —of— Wearing Apparel and Household Articles + ——.—.. � ■ ■ ■ ■————---—-----------—-----------+ SENSE OF HEARING Father—“Son did you ever hear a eat cry?” Herman Millet—“No dad, but Eve heard a moth ball.” Miss Ballinger (to English Literature Class)—“For to-morrow, bring Heydrick’s Short Stories.” Alton Millet—“ Oh! I’ve bought enough books this year to pay for a limousine.” FEMININE EXPENSES Overhead Expenses—Hair nets. Improvement Taxes—Rouge, powder, etc. Poll Tax—Marcelles. I nternal Revenue— 'hocolates. Income tax—Cokes. Upkeep—Belts and pins. John Frantz—“I love the good, tin true, the beautiful, the innocent—” Kathryn H.—“O! this is so-sudden, but I don't think father will consent. «§� ■—■ —■■—-—■■—■■—■� —— u—“—■ —••—.—— ——■ —■ ■—••—-—-——————— ■ —■■—••——■+ E. M. Cohen “THE SUPREME STORE” NOW READY WITH THE LARGEST LINE OF WOMEN’S AND CHIDREN’S NEW SPRING COATS AND DRESSES EVER SHOWN IN VERSAILLES, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES Phone 148 Main Cross St. Versailles, Ohio • — —.4� PAGE 7S 4 4 f A ICE CREAM AND CANDY % Kelner's Restaurant SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALITY VERY BEST OF COOKING ❖ ♦ ❖ . ♦$ ♦. 4 «J� „♦. .♦, .♦, „♦. «$� ,♦, ,♦, «j� „♦, .♦, .;. „♦, „♦, ♦, «.$� „♦. „.4 „� 4 £ ❖ 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4� 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 «§� «J� «j� $� «$� «$� 4� 4 4 ♦ 4- 4 4 A. C. Seaman Sons Fresh and Smoked Meats Of All Kinds 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 V • 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 wikvs whig. Tom Begin-—“W as that a new girl I saw you with last night?” Ed Stamm—“Nope, just an old one painted over.” THE FIOKLIXE8R OF MAX A kiss, a sigh, a fond good bye And she is gone; A smile, a curl, another girl. The world moves on. GOOD DIPLOMACY A guest of a small Southern hotel was awakened early one morning by a knock at the door. “What is it?” he asked drowisly. “A telegram Boss,” responded the negro. “Well, can't you shove it in under the door without waking me up so early?” “Xo suh, it's on a tray.” Expenses are heavier when school and college days begin. However the wise father has prepared for his children’s education by having a savings account. Start a savings account now for that boy or girl who will be going to college some day. It eases the financial burdens of educating your fanily. This institution welcomes your account. The Versailles Building Loan Co. PAGE 79 ❖ f f | ❖ We Can Make Your House Into A Home 5 ❖ ❖ f 7Yie Greenville Furniture Co. Greenville, Ohio s ❖ ❖ ❖ j� � . � -. -• � ■• � ■ . « • � . � � j� � • -• ,j, � j. � . j. .j. «$. j j� � j. •$� $� ,j. j. j« .j. | ’ J. . . .J. . J l ’• • «$ � � J .J. 4 George Sliowalter was one day telling liow his musical talent saved his life. Tom Brown—“How was that?” George—“Well there was a big flood up our way and when the water struck our house my father got on a bed and floated down stream. Tom Brown—“And you.'’ George—“Why, I accompanied him on the piano. Mr. Smith (in Sociology)—“Norbert, give some causes of divorce that you know.” Norbert—“I don’t know of any except that a man in this town has certainly broken up a lot of homes”. Mr. Smith—“Tell us about it.” Norbert—“Hunter, the transfer man.” •$ J� «j� «•+« J� J •$ «J� J� ♦« «g� « « «J ( m ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ � :• :• : :• ;• t :• : :• ❖ ❖ : :• : t :♦ ; : ❖ When in Greenville Visit ❖ ❖ ❖ I ENGLEKEN’S DRUG STORE ❖ ♦ Corner 5th and Broadway ❖ ❖ • ❖❖ !« I v . -I v • ! {• -I -I- -I- -I- -t -I- 1 -I- ’I' I‘ % %• v v -V -I- %- v -t- -I v -I v v -I- SI ❖ ❖ •: • :• •; :• ; :• i PAGE 80 MILLINERY E. Main St. Versailles, O. A SMILE Prof. Linville—‘“Wliat is ordinarily used as a conductor of electricity?” Edgar Sherry—(All at sea) Why-er” Prof.—“Wire! correct, now tell me wliat the unit of electricity is?” Edgar—“The what sir?” Prof.— Exactly, the watt, very good, that will do. Freshie—(Putting up pictures) “I can't find a single pin here, where do they all go, anyway. Soph—“it’s hard to tell, they are pointed one way and headed another.” Smiles attract; frowns repel; which do you use? Dale Behring—“What are you doing now.” Raymond Region—“1 am an exporter.” Dale—“An ex-porter.” Raymond B.—“Yes, the pullman ear conductor just fired me.” Walter Rismiller—“Is it absolutely necessary that I speak to your father?” asked the wooer after the girl of his heart had promised to be his. Margaret Grilliot—“Why of course, he is the head of the family, you know.” Walter R.—“It isn’t the head of the family I’m afraid of, it’s the foot.” HE COULD HANDLE IT Miss Ballinger—“Jimmy! do you think you can handle the English Ian guage?” Jimmy Urquhart—“My knowledge of the English language has always been my greatest asset.” Miss It.—“Good: take this diction ary down stairs. “So you asked Bertha to marry you asked Willard Nisonger of Lewis S. Lewis S.—“Yes, but I didn't have any luck, She asked me if I had any prospects. Willard—“Why ddin’t you tell her of your rich uncle.” Lewis—“1 did and she will be mv aunt now.” (Mr. Smith making speech of appreciation of the entertainment put on by the Athletic association) Mr. Smith—“I know Diddy Region enjoyed the program for he would lean over to the right of his chair and take it all in.” But how could you blame Diddy when Grace sat at his right side? ♦ «$� «$� $• 4 «$� 4 4. 4 «$♦ «g� 4 «$� «$� 4 4 j 4 4 4 «■$� $• 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 $� «$� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 f Compliments of A. K. Haines '4 4 4 4 4 a 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 « «£� 4 4 4 ♦ « «5� 4 « 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 PAGE 81 Hart, Schaffner Marx Styleplus Clothes % Emery Shirts—Stetson Hats—Tobias Caps—Luxite Hosiery ❖ % Van Heusen Collars, • ❖ ❖ Tin© Ao E, 0 o Troy, Ohio Men’s and Boys’ Store Verailles, Ohio Qreenvil'e, Ohio ;• v PAGE 8 EDWIN F. NICKOL Granite and Marble Memorials Telephone No. 116 I. O. O. F. Building 204 E. Main St. VERSAILLES, OHIO F. H. GRILLOT The TAILOR tJThose Merchants whose advertisments appear in this number of The Swastikian deserve your patronage. And for their support of The Swastikian, which makes its publication possible, we ask that you patronize them ---our sincere friends. —Editor. HARN’S DEP’T. STORE Something For Everybody Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings, Rugs, Linoleums, Wall Paper, Sewing Machines, Washing Machines, Electric Sweepers, Phonographs and Records. Main Street Versailles, Ohio PAGE 83 Geo. H. WORCH Lumber Co, QUALITY, SERVICE And SATISFACTION Homer F. Prakel, Manager Phone 50 The Editor’s Appreciation I wish to thank the following people or groups of people in my final ex pression of appreciation. Norbert Liftman, our advertising manager to whose untiring work we owe our success financially, and whose ceaseless efforts put pep and enthusiasm in the work of the Annual. Ira Brbwn, who put us on the right track and prevented us from making the same mistakes that were made last year, in publishing the annual.. Mr. Oliver, the local photographer who put his studio at our disposal and turned out a fine group of pictures for this year’s Annual. The faculty, who gladly excused us from their classes that we might carry on the work of the Annual and make it a success. Vernon Trittscliuh who willingly assisted our artist, Harold Gerlacli, in arranging the Senior class pictures. The staff for their earnest co-operation and devoted efforts in assisting in the publication of this book. The Canton Engraving Company for their excellent way of conducting our engraving work. The business men who helped us financially by subscribing for advertisements. The force of the Policy Publishing Company, Roy B. Conkling, in particular, for valuable suggestions and criticisms, and for the excellent style of printing. To all the people who by subscribing for a copy of the “Swastikian” both encouraged us spiritually and aided us financially on our way. To all contributors and to anyone else who helped us in some way.