Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1928 volume:

tL-'-vx -rrdr a M KJ C X S J X—X ylltuiLl . i- .Bfei S 9 X The [X Swastikian ) J x X Published Annually X by the X Junior Class X of X Versailles High School ) I X Versailles, Ohio ) X X Volume Seven ) } X ) ( X ) X X j j I Page Four THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 8 FOREWORD As time passes, memories of our High School days gradually fade and die away, and were it not for some lasting chronicle of the persons episodes and traditions of these days, many of them would be lost from mind. To forestall such a lamentable fading of memoiies, we have published this book. Through it may the setting sun of memory again tint the windows of the past and light up the shadowy depths within. May it be replete with memories of cherished days at our Alma Mater during the time we occupied the temporary quarters on Fountain Square and then proudly took possession of the new building. X X X X A 19 2 8 Page Five THE SWASTIKIAN XX5jj X X A A DEDICATION When the Class of 1929 Looks back o’er the years, They will stop for a time And always through their tears See Miss Jones. Her ever-willing hand To help in times of need, In an example grand : And so we wish God-speed To Miss Jones. To Miss Anna Margaret Jones, “the guardian angel” of our hard, long flight, we, the Class of 1929, dedicate this number of our annual publication, “The Swastikian”. Page Six THE SWASTIKIAN c x x ji STAFF OF 1928 Virginia Falknor .......................... Editor-in Chief Arline Daugherty ................... Circulation Manager Jeanette sh ............................ Business Manager Virginia Houser ................................. Activities Norman Trittschuh ..............„............ Society Editor Harold Pearson ...........:.................... Sport Editor Kenneth Coffield ................................. Treasurer Genevieve Michael ........................ Photograph Editor flarriet Watson ...................... Advertising Manager Leona Gerlach ....................................... Artist Mary Beal............................................ Flash Editor Miss Anna Margaret Jones .................. Faculty Ad.iscr 1 9 2? X X i Page Eight THE SWASTIKIAN 19 28 X V. H. S. F A CU LT Y—1 9 2 7 - 2 8 T, H. Everhart, A.B., Ph.B., A.M. Ohio State University Ohio Northern University Superintendent of V. H. S. Advanced Mathematics French 1 Leland P. Kemp, B.S. Defiance College Notre Dame Science Gym — Athletics Margaret Norris Kemp, A,B. Otterbein College English I French II Latin Gym Girls’ Basketball Coach Marybelle Harn Chicago College of Music University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music Directress of Grade Operetta Glee Clubs Choral Club E, G Puterbaugh, B.S. Miami University Ohio State University University of Chicago Principal of V. H. S. Mathematics, English II Literary Adviser, Philomathean Anna Margaret Jones, A.B. Wittenberg College Ohio State University Journalism Literature Home Economics, I and II Domestic Science and Art, 7, 8 Newspaper, Annual, Cafeteria J, H. Garner, B.S. Wilmington (Q.) College Cleveland School of Arch. Athenaeum School, Fort Wayne, Ind. Manual Training Agriculture Gym Eva Barnhart, A.B., B.C S. Ohio State University Bliss Business College Commercial Department Citizenship Athenian Literary Adviser Huldah Ann Kley, B S. Ohio State University Miami University Miami-Jacobs Bus. College Toledo University History and Civics Sociology and Economics Business English Public Speaking Argumentation and Debate Dramatic Club Page Ten THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 8 X X XX THE SPIRIT OF VERSAILLES Into the greyness that is Time There darts a Soul. Starry-eyed, unsatisfied, With eager, empty hands. It goes into uncharted, dangerous seas— The vast Unknown. Crushing out the bitter foretaste of assured Defeat, Braving the hasty temper of an envious Fate, Facing a certain Hell for a glimpse of Paradise— One swift, sweet taste of Wind, And Stars, and Skies. Out of the grayness that is Time There flies a Soul, Into the multi-colored light of Everlasting Day. Bearing aloft a Banner strange to see— Of Consummation—out of Death, dear Youth, and Victory! X X X X X X X X X Page Twelve THE SWASTIK1AN 19 28 .XUX ACCOUNT OF CLASS OF ’28 On the morning of September 8, 1924, there could be distinguished within the gray mist, a giant ’plane, ready to sail across the ocean— Versailles High School. This ocean is located between Eighth Grade and College. The name of the ’plane was “Freshman Class of 1924’’. It was composed of sixty-three parts, and each part felt shaky as it viewed the deep unknown sea. (Don’t dispute the fact that the parts could feel shaky, for they were very human.) The main pilot was Supt. T. H. Everhart, who was assisted by Principal J. C. Linville. Miss Helen Ballinger greased the parts with “Good English” oil, so that they would not squeak such poor English sounds. Miss Edna Smelker, Miss Grace Shank, Mrs. Zelma Moyer, and Mr. Carl Smith applied other oils, such as Latin, Commercial Arithmetic, Algebra, Music, Occupations, and Athletics. In spite of all the oiling, many parts squeaked, and were removed. One control lever was Pres. Philip Brandon, the other, Vice-Pres. Margaret Magoteaux, while Secretary-Treasurer and Class Reporter Alma Begien made a splendid Liberty Motor. Sometimes there were dark nights of fear, and black clouds of tests and examinations but there were clear skies, when the sun smiled in beauty and the stars shone and twinkled for joy. The ’plane landed at Evergreen in May. Three months were spent in repair. In September, 1925, the trip was resumed. Some of the parts had been lost and the engineering force had been changed. Mr. Everhart was still chief pilot. Mr. C. P. Bowdle was first assistant. Mr. K. G. Creager, and Misses Laura Schad, Edna Smelker, Huldah Kley and Marybelle Harn completed the crew. Some of the parts had also been changed. The control lever was still Philip Brandon. Treasurer Alma Begien, Secretary Madge Falk-nor, and Reporter Mary Etter replaced parts of the motor. This trip was more difficult, for the work was harder and the clouds were darker; but each part had learned from the previous year how to work, even in difficulties. The ’plane lighted at Edgewater Park, and remained there until September. Three new parts had been added for the third flight—Brida Dun-woody, Elson Spraley, and Milton Debrcsse. The new piloting force consisted of Messrs. T. H. Everhart, E. G. Puterbaugh, and L. P. Kemp; and Misses Margaret Norris, Marybelle Ilarn. Anna Margaret Jones, and Huldah Kley. Control levers were Pres. Orville Brewer, Vice-Pres. Martha Gril-lot, Propellor—Secretary Joseph Guillozet, Rear Rudder—Treasurer and Reporter Margaret Magoteaux. Junior Senior reception night was memorable for the Class of ’28. (Notice the ’plane had changed its name slightly, only to keep up with the times.) The parts were giveh other than oil of English, Mathematics, Histoi-y, Literature, etc., which are all right; but they enjoyed an X'XXXXX 1928 THE SWAST1KI AN Page Thirteen Top Row— Martha Grillot Activities—Literary, Glee Club, Basketball Mgr., Librarian. Ambition—Nurse. Philip Brandon (Pres.) Activities—Glee Club, Basketball, Capt. Football, Dramatics, Orchestra. Ambition—Lawyer. Madge Falknor Pianist, Glee Club, Literary, Basketball, Orchestra. Ambition—Public School Music Teacher. Second Row— Orville Brewer Activities—Football, Basketball, Glee Club. Ambition—Business Man. Alma Begien Activities—Glee Club, Capt., Basketball, Literary, Librarian. Ambition—Private Secretary. Wayne Berry Activities—Dramatics, Football, Glee Club. Ambition—Actor. oiling of good eats and a nice time. The Class of ’28 struck another kind of sea and weather in March, for the chart was changed from V. H. S. to Lemoine Hall. This year the class left m its trail, besides smoke and gas, a valuable history of V. H. S., namely, the 1927 Swastikian. Miss Jones piloted the craft thru a financial disturbance and literary whirlwind. We rode out of the storm and righted the ’plane safely. Page Fourteen THE SWASTIKIAN 19 28 2 x Top Row— Clark Medfcrd Activities—Glee Club, Literary. Ambition—Dirt Farmer. Margaret Magoteaux Activities—Literary Librarian. Ambition—Private Secretary. Robert Brandon Activities—Basketball, Football, Glee Club, Dramatics. Ambition—Mechanical Engineer. Mary Etter Activities—Literary, Dramatics. Ambition—Teacher. Milton Debrosse Activities—Literary. Ambition—Mechanic. Second Row— Delbert Hannan Activities—Literary. Ambition—President. Wilhelmina Snyder Activities—Literary, Glee Club. Ambition—Own Beauty Parlor. Edson Varner Activities—Glee Club, Journalism. Ambition—Second Lindy. Brida Danwoody Activities—Literary. Ambition—School Teacher. Edwin Ricmiller .Activities— Football, Literary, Glee Club. Ambition—Merchant. In May, 1927, the class landed on an unnamed island, and repaired the hard worn parts. By September, 1928, the ’plane appeared a total wreck, for almost half the parts had been lost but appearances are often decei ing, and, in reality, the ’plane was stronger when the parts were re-assembled. The entire engineering force of ’28 was so good that it was retained. with one addition, Mr. James Garner. Philip Brandon, Alma Bc-gien, Madge Falknor, Martha Grillot and Mary Etter again aided i.i 19 2 8 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Fifteen I control of the craft. On January 8, 1928, the chart was changed from Lemoine Hall to new V. H. S. The dedication took place January 27, 1928. Never was our sky more beautiful, the stars more companionable, nor the water more peaceful than they were that night. That memory will be treasured in the heart of “The Class of ’28” until its “Walls shall crumble to ruin, and moulder in dust away”. On the night of February 21st, one cog surprised many and pleas- Top Row— Emmett Grillot Activities—Glee Club, Librarian. Ambition—Own Garage. Ruth Nischwitz Activities—Glee Club, Literary. Ambition—Secretary. Joe Guillozet Activities—Dramatics, Literary, Glee Club. Ambition—Artist. Gertrude Fritz Activities—Glee Club. Ambition—Bookkeeper. Harry Banks Activities—Literary, Librarian. Ambition—Civil Engineer. Second Row— Elson Spraley Activities—Literary, Dramatics, Glee Club, Librarian. Ambition—Doctor. Lucille Sherry Activities---Glee Club. Ambition—Stenographer. Herman Marchal Activities—Literary, Dramatics. Ambition—Husband. Bridget Boomershine Activities—Literary, Dramatics. Ambition—To Become the First Woman President. Carl Harman Activities—Football, Basketball, Glee Club, Literary. Ambition—President. Page Sixteen THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 8 Top Row— Herbert Boomershine Activities—Glee Club. Dramatics, Orchestra, Literary. A mbit ion—Salesman. Jennie Fackler Activities—Glee Club. Ambition—Saleslady. Norman Ward. Glee Club, Football Manager. Ambition—To Be On Time. Geraldine Brcvvn Activities—Basketball, Literary. Ambition—Latin Teacher. Norman Trion Activities—Football. Ambition—Poultryman. Second Row— Dale Bavman Activities—Literary. Ambition—Electrical Engineer. John Paul Swinehart Activities—Glee Club half year Ambition—Musician. Bessie Martin Activities— Dramatics, Glee Club, Librarian. Ambition—School Teacher. Harold Rismiller Activities—Football, Basketball. A.mbition—Own Dairy. Loui3 Francis Ambition—Teacher. ed everyone, for it was a musical cog! Surely the stars swayed in the heavens; the moon smiled for pure joy and pride, at the beauty of those melodies, which laughed to the moon and sobbed to the stars during the recital. Thus simply terminates the cruise of the “Class of ’28”. Those landed look back with moist eyes, thinking of the experiences so happy and helpful. A velvet valance above the stage in the auditorium, and a large picture in the corridor, purchased with the proceeds of the 1927 Swas-tikian, stand as material monuments tc the first class graduated from the new Versailles High School. —Mary Etter, ’28. 19 2 8 THE SWAST1K1AN Page Seventeen ■XX pi r CLASS OF 1929 Lowell Apple Jeanette Ash Edna Baltes Mary Beal Edwin Begin Gertrude Boomershine Chalmer E. Burns Gladys Byrd Kenneth Coffield Raphael Dapore Arlene Daugherty V’ctor Dunkel Virginia Falknor Paul Foy Leona Gerlach Albert Goubeaux Leona Grillot Esther Hanna Esther Hardman Rollin Hile Virginia Houser Burl Marker Lillian Meyers Lucille Meyer Norman Trittschuh Thomas B. Smith Harold Pearson Wilma Paulus Cyril Paulus Hazel Oehrtman Helen Nickol Dorothy Miller Genevieve Michael Edward Monnin George Ward Harriet Watson Joe Williams Mildred Zeller JUNIOR CLASS LOG Sept 8, 1925—Today, we, the Class of 1929 of Versailles High School, embarked in an airship, Spirit of Versailles High”, to cross the Sea of Education to the distant port of Good Citizenship. Sept. 17—Officers of our ’plane were elected, and the class captain assumed immediate command of the ship. Nov. 25—Observed Thanksgiving aboard ’plane. Dec. 25—We landed on Pleasure Island and enjoyed ten days’ relief. The crew is becoming decidedly inefficient, due to the demoralising effect of this vacation. Page Eighteen THE SWASTIKIAN 19 28 Jan. 14-15—Examinations.—We await report of our Latitude and Longitude. Jan. 28—“The Big Carnival” everyone had a grand time. May 20—Landed today for three months’ rest and repair. Sept. 13, 1926—Our good ship, “Spirit of Versailles High”, took off today for a long cruise. We are very sorry to find that eight of our number had decided that the trip was too difficult and were remaining on the island. Oct. 13—New officers were chosen to take charge of the ’plane. Nov. 24—Thanksgiving. Dec. 25—Christmas vacation will be spent in the air, for we are in mid-ocean with no land in sight. Jan. 13-14—-A whirlwind of exams struck our ’plane and nearly forced us down but with customary courage we have set the ’plane aright. March 4—We had a carnival today, as a farewell to the old airship which had served Versailles for fifty years. March 15—Today we abandoned the old ’plane, and will continue our trip in the “Lemoine Hall” until a new ’plane can be completed. May 20—Landed today for much needed rest and repair. Sept. 12, 1927—We were all anxious to start the trip this fall, but sorry to find that some of our old friends had left us, and glad to welcome new ones in their places. Sept. 28—Today new officers were chosen. Oct. 5—Annual Staff was selected to make observation for third lap of this voyage. Nov. 9—Fine weather—no snow yet. Dec. 21—Reports are out that, after Christmas vacation, will have a beautiful new ’plane in which to finish our trip. Jan. 2—We’re sailing off today in this wonderful new ’plane. Every one is now assured of landing safely in the port of Good Citizenship. Jan. 11—Mr. Puterbaugh stated today that he was afraid we were running into the exam winds again. Jan. 27—Today we christened our new ’plane. Feb. 7—Plans are now under way for the big banquet to be given the Senior Class, a form of stunt flying in High School aviation. Feb. 20—We tossed old customs to the wind and bought class rings in our Junior year. March 2—We are told that we will not be able to land before Mav 25th. —Virginia Houccr. the we 19 2 8 THE SWASTIK1AN Page Nineteen CLASS OF 1930 Charline Begin Pthel Brandon Alma Bruns Nelle Coffield Bertha Cramer Eva Fiebiger Lucille Francis Marguerite Hickey I ucille Kissinger Evelyn Meyers Luella Petitjean Evelyn Printz Glenys Rhoades Do-othy Schilling Ccral Sebring Marthalee Seman Loia Harman Amelia Simon Anna Turner Marion TritFchuh Esther Worch Curtis Baltes G’en Bennett George Berry Carl Boyer Kenneth Bev Marcus Bornhorst Bernard Buxton Leroy Carnahan William Cost Fenry Eiter Melvin Fast Paul Gerlach Chalmer Hesson Donald Hile Norman Kley Ralph Labig Charles Lange R'chard Manning Verner Oehrtman Orlan Oliver Robert Routzohn William Scheffbuch Harold Shumacher Veatch Smith Joyce Stamm Paul Streib Werner Streib William Varner Alfred Wickard Lawrence Wimmers SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 13, 1926, sixty-one eighth grade graduates of various townships wended their way to the “Old Versailles High School” building. It was a happy, intelligent, and energetic group which assembled there for the purpose of choosing a course which would aid them in their future life. A trip, lasting for four years, was finally planned. This trip, or Freshman year, was to be taken in airplanes. Paul Page Twenty THE SWASTIKIAN 19 28 Gerlach was chosen as their president or chief pilot; for his helpers, George Berry, vice-president; Dorothy Schilling, secretary; and Evelyn Meyers, treasurer. Mrs. Leland Kemp was our chief mechanic. All preliminary plans were arranged, and we took off. On the lap of the first flight, the pupils were much enlightened upon worldly conditions. All time was spent in the best manner possible. Some of the pupils, becoming discouraged, decided to land and left our happy group. In the course of the first flight, at a certain stop, one of the beloved members, Leona Fritz, was transferred to a ’plane which carried her to a Home from whence no one ever returns. On other stops, a few ofthe athletes showed their ability and accuracy in football and basketball, thereby keeping our ’plane in the public eye. As $ was then May, and the pupils were in need of a vacation, the ’planes were all landed in safety, and parting words were exchanged; all hoping to meet again in September, 1927, to resume the second lap of our journey. The second great flight began September 12, 1927. Looking about, it was discovered that a few pupils had failed to appear, but several new ones joined our happy party. There were fifty-one in this group. The plans were made similar to last year’s, with George Berry as head pilot; Ethel Brandon, assistant; Amelia Simon, secretary and treasurer; Marion Trittschuh, social chairman; and Mrs. Leland Kemp again chief mechanic. On this lap of our journey, many clouds of hardship and trials appeared on the sky, but by careful guiding, we managed to survive. A Hallowe’en party was enjoyed. On the second flight, many great results were seen. In football and basketball, several of the stars were taken from this group, and much praise was given them. Our scholastic records are good. As the time for landing is scheduled for May, the record of the whole trip can not be published, but, nevertheless, the two flights have thus far been enjoyed, and we are looking forward to the next lap. We hope that none will be forced to land before the entire trip is made. —Ethel Brandon, ’30. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 2 8 THE SWAST1K1 AN Page Twenty-one Adolph Althoff John Apple Walter Apple Hubert Berger Dean Bigham Thomas Boomershine Emerson Brown Bernice Byrd La Rue Byrd Harry F. Frantz Wilfred Goubeaux Richard Grillot John Hannan Robert Hardman Robert Harn Holland Kissinger Ardath Marker Kenneth Medford Carl Hardman Harry Plessinger Carl Poly Elmer Rismiller Mary Hole Claribel Kimmel Alwanna Ley Emereda Liette Jeanette Miller Thelma Oliver Thelma Sargent Florence Schieltz Dorothea Simon Lova Spillers Martha Ullery Christina Swallow Ruth Smith Carl St. Myers Hugh Smith Paul Trittschuh James Weaver Donald Fields Gertrude Banks Mildred Barga Rosabelle Baymart Marguerite Begien Pauline Blakely Thelma Boomershine Virginia Brown Velma Brumbaugh Edith Deeter Etta Deeter Dorthabel Gerlach Evelyn Goubeaux Velma Hess Leona Hescon Floyd Lear Being attracted by a crowd gathering near two ’planes, Room 6 and Room 1, I strolled over, and was surprised to see a group of boys and girls boarding them. I asked a young lady, standing beside me, why the children were so eager to enter. She looked at me in astonish- Page Twenty-two THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 da X X X I X X X X X X X X ment and declared I must be the only one who knew nothing about them. This is what she told me : “These boys and girls are students of the Freshman Class of 1928. They are just launching on a great journey over the sea of High School to the Land of Knowledge. “The young man with black hair is Mr. E. G. Puterbaugh. He is explaining to the boys some of the many incidents that may happen on their trip, and telling how to avoid them. “On your right, Mr. L. P. Kemp is showing come pupils how to manipulate the puzzling levers of Science. “The young lady with the frown on her face is Mrs. Margaret Norris Kemp. She is telling the group of boys with her never to say ‘ain’t’ or ‘he don’t’. “At the extreme left, a large number of students is listening to advice being given by Miss Eva Barnhart. She is telling them to be patient and not to be noisy, for soon they will be scaring up in the sky. “Making of the latest costumes for this type of navigation, and proper foods for young aeronauts, are being explained by Miss A. M. Jones to that group of a dozen girls.” This was a grand adventure. I joined the crowd. Shortly after, we passengers and crew took our places, and started on our first flight. Soon the old hangar, “Temporary Quarters”, was out of sight, and we were soaring over English, Latin, General Science, Home Economics, Citizenship and Algebra. Few stunts were attempted, because there was plenty to observe on our first trip. Several forced landings were made once because of the heat, and another time on account of varnish. Flying lower, about Christmas time, a large aerdrome came in view. We learned by wireless that it was the New Versailles High. Descending, we spent the holidays with friends. Impatient from several days’ delay, we again took flight, this time in a new, large model ’plane. Then came our first real tests as aviators. Most of the student-flyers survived. Mr. James Garner joined the crew to instruct in Manual Art and Mechanics. The populace hails with tumultuous demonstration our strange and huge-winged creature as it glides from horizon to horizon with steadiness, precision, and directness. —Marguerite Begin, ’31. X X X X X X X i X X X X X i X i X X X 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Twenty-three Page Twenty-four THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 Versailles High attempted a flight across an unknown sea, when sixteen enthusiastic news writers formed the first Journalism class of that institution. With group’s approval, Miss Jones named a staff, as follows: Editor-in-Chief, Kenneth Coffield, ’29; Managing Editor, Mary Etter, ’28; Business and Advertising Manager, Edwin Begin, ’29; Copy Editors, Cyril Paulus, ’29, and Arline Daugherty, ’29; Make-up Editor, Leona Gerlach, ’29. The department editors were: Music, Leona Gerlach; Sports, Harold Rismiller; Dramatics, Wayne Berry; Class, Edwin Rismiller; Feature, Lowell Apple; Alumni, Mabel Minser, ’27; Reporters—Bernard Smith, Norman Trion, Edson Varner, Norman Ward, Carl Boyer, Harold Pearson, Norman Trittschuh, and Lewis Francis. The second volume of the V. H. S. News was not long in forthcoming. One page of The Versailles Policy was offered to the class for the news and advertising it might secure each week. Valuable experience was obtained in both fields. Writing of good English was emphasized. A brief study of advertising copy was made. “The School Press Review” kept the staff in touch with work of other schools. “Skull sessions” were held on Monday at 3:30 for reading proof, criticizing the latest edition, and making out assignment sheet. Since the journalism course was only a half-year subiect, the work was carried on during the last semester as an activity. Many dropped cut, but the News continued under the management of Coffield and Etter, assisted occasionally by Cyril Paulus, Bernard Smith, Leona Gerlach and Norman Trion. Miss A. M. Jones, who is a member of the Journalism Association of Ohio Schools, was adviser of publication. 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Twenty-five On Tuesday, December 6, 1927, the Dramatic Club was organized with Virginia Houser, president; Bob Brandon, vice-president; Mary Etter, secretary; Herman Marchal, treasurer; Miss Iluldah Ann Kley, Faculty adviser. The old constitution could not be found, so Miss Kley drew up a new one, and on December 13th, presented it to the club to be ratified. On January 28, 1928, the Dramatic Club held its first meeting in the new building. January 27, 1928, the following members gave a program in assembly: Herman Marchal, oration; Dorothy Miller and Mary Beal, a skit; Virginia Houser, humorous reading; with Jeanette Ash reading the Scripture and leading in prayer. February 8th and 9th, Dramatic Club members who gave readings during Farmers’ Institute, were: Arline Daugherty, Joseph Guillozet, Virginia Houser. Page Twenty-six THE SWASTIKIAN 1 928 ATHENIAN LITERARY ■ V ii ■ — SOCIETY The Athenian Literary Society was organized for the year 1927-28 with the aim in mind to make this one of the best literary societies that had ever been in V. H. S. The society gave a Christmas program which was excellent, due to the hard work of both the members and Miss Eva Barnhart, Faculty adviser. The competitive program was lost to the Philos, but the organization showed great improvement from the last several years. The officers for the year were as follows: President, Margaret Magateaux; Vice-President, Herbert Boomershine; Secretary and Treasurer, Alma Begien; Pianist, Virginia Falknor; Asst. Pianist, Virginia Houser. MEMBERS OF THE ATHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Hazel Oehrtman Margaret Magateaux Alma Begien Bridget Boomershine Curtis Baltes Herbert Boomershine Thomas Boomershine Edna Baltes Edward Monnin Mary Florence Hole Gertrude Banks Nellie Coffield Amelia Simons Marguerite Hickey Luella Petit’ean Milton DeBrosse Verner Oehrtman Louis Harman Virginia Houser Virginia Falknor The'ma Oliver Carl Bover Orlan Oliver Geraldine Brown Lillian Meyer Delbert Hannan Etta Deeter Virginia Brown Mildred Barga Alfred Wickard Glenys Rho des Carl Harman Wilhelm'na Snyder Kenneth Bey Victor Dunkel Mary Beal Harry Plessinger Henry Etter . THE SWASTIKIAN Page Twenty-seven ‘Ofi tSBK THE PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Philomathean Literary Society was organized with the following officers: Elson Spraley, president; Martha Grillot, vice-president; Brida Dunwoody, secretary and treasurer; Madge Falnor, pianist; Marion Trittschuh, assistant pianist; Mary Etter, reporter; Herman Marchal; Mr. E. G. Puterbaugh, adviser. On December 2, 1927, the society, under the direction of Mr. Puterbaugh, presented a delightful program which showed their talent for music and public speaing. The competitive program was quite a success, the Philos winning over the Athenians by many points. Page Twenty-eight THE SWASTIKIAN 19 28 VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The Versailles High School Orchestra has had quite a successful year under the direction of Prof. C. M. Heugen. The Orchestra made its initial appearance at the dedication, and later playing for the Farmers’ Institute, Competitive Literary, Grade Operetta, Dramatic Club play, P.-T. A. program, High School Operetta, and Graduation exercises. Piano, Madge Falknor; violin, Paul Foy and Joyce Stamm; clarinet, Edwin Begin and Robert Everhart; trombone, Joe Williams; alto, Adolph Althoff; drums, Philip Brandon; saxophone, Herbert Boomer-shine, Robert Harn, Charline Begin, Frederick Haines, Marjorie Harn; flute, Paul Gerlach. 1 19 2 8 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Twenty-nine Choral Club is preparatory to the Glee Club, which consists of upper-classmen. Any Freshman who expects to take part in the Glee Club must have this work. This year’s officers were: Martha Ullery, president; Thelma Boomershine, vice-president; Dorthabel Gerlach, secretary and treasurer; Thelma Sargent and Thomas Boomershine, sergeants-at-arms; Lova Spillers and Robert Harn, librarians; Miss Marybelie Harn, directress. Martha Ullery MEMBERS OF CHORAL CLUB Dorthabel Gerlach Lova Spillers La Rue Byrd Dorothea Simon Bernice Byrd Florence Schieltz Velma Brumbaugh i„ Thelma Sargent Virginia Brown Thelma Oliver Thelma Boomershine Jeanette Miller Pauline Blakely Emereda Liette Marguerite Begin l1 Alwanna Ley Rosabelle Bayman ii ' Claribel Kimmel Hugh Smith Mary Hole Carl St. Myers Leona Hesson Elmer Rismiller Evleyn Goubeaux Kenneth Medford Carl Hardman Robert Harn John Hannon Emerson Brown Richard Grilliot Dean Bigham Robert Hardman Herbert Berger John Apple Page Thirty THE SWASTIKIAN 1 9 28 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB With the thought in mind that music and song are a harmonious blend of sounds, the Boys’ Glee Club of Versailles High School was organized for the year 1927-27. On October 10, 1927, a meeting of those boys interested in Glee Club work was called, and officers for the year were elected. Try-outs were held and those capable of making the organization a success were admitted. Thursday night of each week was set aside as time of practice and rehearsal. At each a fine crowd was present. The Glee Club, under the able and splendid direction of Miss Marybelle Harn, began practice on a Cantata, to be given at the dedication of the new Versailles Public School. The very best efforts of the boys and Miss Harn were directed toward making this undertaking a success. Re-organization, with the same officers in charge, took place. Then came practice for the outstanding event of the year for Glee clubs, the High School operetta. Practice for this required very great effort and patience on the part of the boys and the directress. Officers of the organization are: President, Philip Brandon; Secretary, Elson Spraley; Trea-urer, Emmett Grillot; Sergeants-at-Arms, George Ward and Edwin Begin; Pianist, Madge Falknor. Members are; 1st Tenor—Emmett Grillot, Veatch Smith, Robert Brandon, Ralph Labig, Wayne Berry, Marcus Bornhorst; Second Tenor—Robert Routson, Lowell Apple, Leroy Carnahan, George Ward, George Berry, Harold Pearson, Chalmer E. Burns: 1st Bass—Orlan Oliver, Elson Spraley, Norman Triltschuh, Carl Harman, Rolin Hile, Herbert Eoomerrhine; 2nd Bass—Donald Hile, Paul Gerlach, Melvin Fact, Edson Varner, Paul Foy, Harold Shoemaker, Philip Brandon, Burl Marker, Edwin Begin. . 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Thirty-one Evelyn Printz Bessie Martin Leona Gerlach ALTOS Martha Grilliot Harriet Watson Gertrude Fritz Wilma Paulus Coral Sebring Jennie Fackler Lucille Sherry Wilhelmina Snyder Page Thirty-two THE SWASTIKIAN 1 9 28 SK.Y-H S CP HS fe 6 N ,V ffcs Hold them Tche e-r-Leajvi U$T £rME tAOH] .PPL£ JL A-r eio dus-PKiveii A FPLe • jrs s DO.V c A Pi- er e 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Thirty-three Page Thirty-four THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 X X X .XX FOOTBALL REVIEW GREENVILLE - V. H. S. When Football ’Plane ’27 began its flight, many new faces were to be seen in the squad. The fii st contest was fought on our home field with Greenville. In this game the new players showed up very well. Although Greenville out-weighed us, they did not outplay us. This game was a scoreless tie, but Greenville knew she had played a swift and good game. Captain Phil Brandon and Harold Rismiller deserve honor for the way they performed in this game. PIQUA - V H S. For the next game our boys went to Piqua, where they did battle with Piqua Hi. Here we put up a good fight, but were unable to stop the attack of these very strong opponents. The Piqua boys congratulated ours on being such good sports. No trouble was had throughout the game. A newcomer, Burl Marker, made a name for himself this day. Wayne Berry also starred. Both played good football. Final score—Piqua 38, Versailles 0. ALUMNI - V H S. Alumni followed Piqua as opponents to the Versailles boys. Many of the stars of days gone by were seen on the field. The High School boys could not hit their stride, and, as a result, did not overpower the Alumni team. The final score was again a tie. Several of the players were laid up on the shelf with injuries during this game. Nevertheless, this game afforded much amusement, for both teams fought hard. ROCKFORD - V H S. Rockford came next as challengers of Versailles. Everyone was in the best of shape, and, as a consequence, we defeated Rockford. Again our boys were out-weighed, but that had little to do with the result. How that line was holding this day! Those tackles, Harman and Bey, were surely playing grand football. And let’s not forget our guards, Veatch Smith and Ed Rismiller, and how they tore things up to bring about a score that read: “Rockford 0, Versailles 6”. WEST ALEXANDRIA - V. H. S. Next we find West Alexandria ready to try its hand at giving Versailles a defeat. The West Alex, boys formed a fine large crew. And again many of our boys were on the shelf with injuries. The badly broken team played hard, but were unable to stop the boys from West Alexandria. This meant West Alex. 12, V. H. S. 0. CELINA - V. H. S. On the following Friday, Versailles traveled to Celina to take on the boys from the “big pond”. Versailles generally comes across with a ictory against Celina, and the boys of ’27 did the same old thing. H XX c x x X xxlx x. X X l928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-six THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 The Celina players were much bigger, but that meant nothing. Versailles showed much fight and speed. A touchdown was made in the early part of the game by “Jock” Wimmers. Our line held very well. Celina was unable to overtake Versailles. Our experienced end, Bob Brandon, and halfback Harry Frantz did a great deal to aid in this victory, when Versailles white-washed Celina, 6 to 0. ARCANUM - V. H. S. Then our team visited Arcanum. Here another victory was added to the list. Every player did his bit, and victory was the reward. Not once was the goal of Versailles in danger. Harman, Pearson and Brewer came across with a little pep that helped to gain victory here. The final score was—V. H. S. 12, Arcanum 0. ST. MARYS - V. H. S. The next week found Versailles at St. Marys. The boys were greatly out-weighed. The line could not hold against the constant hammering of the powerful St. Marys eleven. It was weakened slowly and St. Marys ran up many touchdowns. Our boys tried hard, but all was in vain, for the final score was: St. Marys 59, V. H. S. 0. BRADFORD - V H S. Two weeks later our team played the old rivals, Bradford. This game was well worth the time and money. It furnished many a thrill for the crowd. Bradford made two touchdowns in the first half. This aroused the old fighting spirit in Versailles, and it was not long before Bob Brandon crossed the old line for Versailles. In the last few hectic moments of the game, it seemed certain that Versailles would tie the score o rwin the game. But we failed, and lost, the final score being: Bradford 12, V. H. S. 6. We lose several valuable players by graduation this year, but expect many new men out next fall. A winning team is expected. THE SWASTIKIAN Page Thirty-seven OutcM PH I L Co A c hf Ve rcd 9ZPWPZ H u y G o w PT. CA Page Thirty-eight THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 BASKETBALL 1 9 2 7 -2 8 Because several players were lost to the V. H. S. team last year by graduation, the basketball team was weakened to a great extent for the season of ’2 7and ’28. The boys tried very hard, but could not put many victories across. Perhaps this bad year is just a forerunner of many victorious years. Many new players were broken into service this season, and much is expected of them in the three years to come. Captain George Ward played good basketball, and he will long be remembered, although his team was not the most victorious. Next year Burl Marker leads the squad. Everyone expects Burl to do good work. Another aid in developing a team next year will be the new gym practice which is essential in developing good basketball players, for it was impossible to put in much practice the past season. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM This was a victorious year for the Versailles High girls, and a large number was found on the squad, each one willing to do her part. The team was under the direction of Mrs. Kemp, who proved her ability as a coach. Captain Alma Begien played her last game as a V. H. S. player this year.She did much to make this year successful. Several of the girls, who are lost this year by graduation, are Madge Falknor and Geraldine Brown. Although their places will be hard to fill, many new girls will be ready for duty this coming season. • The girls also showed they could play at the tournament, where they won third place. They carried off third place and received a small loving cup. They made things difficult for the other contenders. Virginia Falknor, a star guard this year, will act as Captain next year. The school is behind the girls. A bigger and better season is predicted. 19 2 8 THE SWASTIK1 AN Page Thirty-nine x-x |i X X X X X i X X x x X X X X X X X X X X = x x x xxx x X' X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X x xxxx Page Forty THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 DEDICATION DAY The Flag was raised, with colors three, Above the top of the tallest tree. The wind its fierce strength had lost, And gently the Stars and Stripes it tossed. As gently as the mother rocks her babe Wherein the cradle she hath laid. The Flag with its colors three Waved out her glad victory, To men so brave and strong Who fought for her so long; And to the Country that they made The Land of the Free And the Home of the Brave. ■—Helen Nickol. _ 1928 THE SWASTIK1 AN Page Forty-one xx MmMram xxxx X X X X X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page Forty-two THE SWASTIK1 AN 19 2 8 SCHOOL DAYS There is a school in old Versailles Where now my thoughts all lie; The sweetest place in hills or dales— They call it Versailles High. The literature we study is quite tough, The Latin is quite plain; And the economics—how 1 hate that stuff! Somehow it can’t pierce my brain. The teachers though pretty seem very unjust When they assign our lessons so long; I talk and talk, so it seems that I’ll burst—- I can’t see now where I’m wrong When Puterbaugh yells, “Throw out that gum!’’ Or, “Pick up that paper back there!” I feel like I want to get up and run— Things certainly don't seem quite fair. When Kemp says “The following remain after school for being tardy this morn,” I simply don’t see why they have such a rule, And I wish I’d never been born. And when Miss Kley says, “Hand your notebooks in, Or else you’re liable to flunk,” I wish I was away from all this din And swear that civics is punk! When Miss Jones says, “Write a poem or a song, A parody on some author’s work,” The howl that we make is loud and long. And then Mrs. Kemp preaches and preaches all day That Latin must be studied with zest, To see how Cicero had come about to say: “Fortuna Caeca est.” In the days to come whe n school days are o’er, And we think of these days then gone by We’ll wonder what our eyes get misty for, And we’ll heave a heavy long si,rh. Oh, how we will long for those days of yore! And our memory lingers back When we plaved basketball on that old gym floor Fighting for the Orange and Black. —Geraldine Brown, ’28. 19 2 8 THE SWAST1KI AN Page Forty-three x x jf “COME ON, FELLOWS, LET’S FIGHT!” “Some say Athletics are foolish, Others say they are dumb— But if it hadn’t been for football, This fellow would have been a bum.” As Mr. Sun rose out of his hiding place one bright September morn, his face seemed redder than usual. Now, if any of us have a red face, we usually say that we are excited well,—so was Mr. Sun. Of course, old man Sun saw everything that morning, but what he saw that we are particularly interested in was a lovely park in the southern part of Ohio. We took in at a glance the wonderful landscaping; the beautiful green trees, which whimpered softly at his heat; the little rows of flowers of all varieties; the magnificent shrubbery which surrounded the park; the velvety green of the grass; the dazzling white driveway; and lastly the baby brook of cool, rippling water, with its mossy stones and little fish. But still he didn’t find any excitement. Then his face fairly shone as he pierced between two big pine trees, and saw there a young man sleeping on a park bench. It seemed as though Mr. Sun deposited the redness of his face on that of the slumberer, for his face was the color of a June strawberry. His face was strictly masculine,—his hair as black as coal. In one hand he clutched a bottle half full of liquor, and in the other—it was shut so tightly that it was impossible to see the contents. His breath came in jerks, which were due, no doubt, to the liquor he had drunk some time before. People passing him on the way to work, seeing his athletic figure, murmured soirowfully to each other: “What a shame!” “Isn’t it too bad the way this fast life of today is ruining our young men?” Many a little flapper bewailed her luck, because this handsome man was not awake so that she could flirt with him. Then this young man awakened, and, as he did so, his eyes traveled, by chance, to the orange marigolds and the little black trees that were growing beside them. “Orange and Black, Orange and Black!” he muttered to himself, as if trying to recall where he had seen or heard it before. He sat thus for a few seconds, and as his mind became clear, his eyes filled with tears, for he remembered his old football days at Versailles High School. “Oh, my God !” he said aloud, “if any of the fellows would see me like this!” When a nearby factory whistle blew, it seemed as though madness seized this terror-stricken man, for, grabbing his hat, and slamming the bottle nearly to Halifax, he groped his way on to the beautiful, rvassy lawn of the park and yelled, “Come on, fellows, let’s fight!” Then, imagine his disappointment when the usual, “Sure, we’ve just Page Forty-four THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 got to win this game!” was not forthcoming but, instead, there were a lot of laughs and sneers from the people who were watching him. The next time he awakened, he found himself in a hospital; but the spell had nearly left him. The nurses and doctors spoke in very low tones as they said, “He will certainly have to fight hard to overcome that drink habit.” But, at the word “fight” it all came back to him; the hand opened, and out dropped his old high school letter. He again convulsively clutched it to his heart as he murmured : “1 fought to win you; now I’m going to fight to make the school you stand for proud of me.” When it was hard to down his bitter medicine which helped him to overcome his drink habit, one glance at his “V” helped it to slip down his throat like magic. He got better very slowly; but when he did leave the hospital, he still had that passionate determination to cany out his vow. And he certainly did, for he became one of the most noted football coaches in our state. His teams were especially famed for their wonderful fighting spirit. He started every game with the same words: “Come on, fellows, let’s fight!” —Geraldine Brown, ’28. 1928 THE SWAST1KIAN Page Forty-five TWENTY-NINES Miss Hardman is so quiet We hardly know she’s there, Gladys studies U. S. Hist’ry With a frenzied, hopeful air. Any girl will flirt with Ed, She can not tell the why. There’s something—somehow— He’s just that kind of guy. -anyway Dot Miller’s dark hair and eyes Entangle many a heart, But what cares she for any man? She’s wedded to her Art. “Better late than never” is The motto of Rollin. Wro. ds are heard but seldom from Our pretty, lisping Helen. “Dutch” likes a little joke To while away the time. The trouble is, his joke—well, you Con finish this short rhyme. Edna dreams of future joys, Of sorrows passed away; She dreams of everything except The French for the day. Joe Williams’ life is hard. As witness his bright blushes. He’s shp and modest through it all, But girls will have their crushes. Millie this, and Mid that, But Mildred’s not to blame; She’s practicing until the time When he will change her name. Ed Monnin is the kind You know is always there. Albert does this and that With such a charming air. Where does Lowell get that curl? To ask him is no sin. He sleeps upon a waffle iron, Whcih puts the crinkle in. Leona Gerlach swells the chorus, When the Glee Club sings. Paul Foy aids the Orchestra W'ith his melodious string. Raphael is a rural product, Farming is his meat. He says the chickens down his way Are good enough to eat. Victor Dunkle made one bet That never has been paid. Harold Pearson’s learning how Those radios are made. Virginia Falknor likes the sand; She loves the ocean breeze. But you’ll not catch her venturing Upon tht treacherous C’s. George is a gentleman On whom you can depend; Responsible beyond his years, And steadfast to the end. Ben, the famous school-boy cynic, Is not quite the same— Less scornful of our madness, since He sa wthe Gettysburg game. Gertrude, Leona and Jeanette Are such good little girls; They do their lessons, mind the teacher, And never muss their curls. Chalmer is a strapping youth, Six feet two at least— We have it from authority That he was raised on yeast. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X THE SWASTIKIAN 1 9 28 Page Forty-six Lucille and Lillian, too, Know their lessons well. They seem to be the quiet kind. But then you can never tell. Arline, despite her name, Is a perfect brick. Hazel Ortman, too, is faithful When troubles come too thick. The smallest member of the class But yet the biggest tease, With short black hair and snappy eyes. Our laughing, gay Mary. Kenneth speaks with eloquence; His bearing, too, is fine. He’ll make a lovely, sturdy oak For some poor clinging vine. Wilma Paulus likes to have Her little chat with Pop. Gay Esther can do Black Bottom, Varsity Drag, and Harvard Hop. Harriet studies half the day, And dances half the night. His bark’s worse than his bite. Though Lee growls ’most all the time, Burl’s trying very hard, too, To prove that this is true— Gentlemen prefer blondes. And so do ladies, too. Virginia has eyes of blue, A very winning smile. No wonder that the youths who pass, Enamoured, pause a while. Genny likes her men collegiate Likes ’em short or tall. On one point only is she firm— A Derby crowns them all. “Say it with flowers” means a lot. As Cyril Paulus knows; Whene’er he’s called upon to speak He rivals the red, red rose. 19 2 8 THE SW ASTIKI AN Page Forty-seven X X X X i X X X X X X X X X NAME PARKING PLAGE PASTIME Delbert Hannan ...... Carl Harman ......... Margaret Magateaux .. Herman Marchal ...... Norman Ward .... .... Edson Varner ....... Elson Spraley ...... John Paul Swinehart Wilhelmina Snyder .. Lucille Sherry ..... Harold Rismiller .... Bessie Martin ...... Ruth Nischwitz ..... Clark Medford .... Edwin Rismiller ..... Mary Etter ......... Dale Bayman ........ Norman Treon ....... Harry Banks ........ Alma Begien ......... Herbert Boomershine Geraldine Brown .... Wayne Berry ... .... Bridget Boomershine Philip Brandon ..... Robert Brandon ..... Orville Brewer ..... Milton DeBrosse .... Brida Dunwoody ..... Jennie Fackler ..... Madge Falknor ...... Gertrude Fritz ..... Emmett Grillot ..... Martha Grillot Joseph Guillozet .Home ................. .On the Farm ......... .Same Place ........... .Shorty’s Restaurant . .Many a Place ......... .Miller’s Restaurant . .In the flivver ....... .Central Drug ......... .Beauty Parlor ........ .At Home .............. .Old Ford ............. ..School .............. ..In somebody’s car .. ..Any place ........... ..On the fence ....... ..At Home ............ ..At the Movies ...... ..Miller’s Restaurant ..School .... ........ ..Foy’s Restaurant .... ..Old Ford ......... ..Basketball floor ... ..Miller’s Restaurant ..Any place .......... ..No parking .......... ..On a spare tire .... ..In the rumble seat ..In a hammock ....... ..On the corner........ ..In a hosiery shop .... ..Martha Grillot’s .... ..Under the mistletoe .Library ............ .Madge Falknor's .... . Room 32 ..................... Studying ....................... English ................ Same Thing Keeping my dates straight ..................... Half-time Aiding damsels in distress .............. Fixing lizzies ...... ......... Ask Mary ......Writing love missives ..................... Dancing ............. Riding Alone? ..................... Gossiping ?__ ?__ ? ......Everything in general ...... .... Writing letters ..................m Hiking ......__.............. Blushing ......Telling a bigger one ...Taking charge of library ....................... Talking .............. Chewing Gum ...................... Studying ...... Telling fairy stories ..................... Gossiping ................ Most time ........ Trying to get a bid .Imitating some great actor ..............-........ Singing ............ Running around ............ Selling hosiery ....................... Talking .............. Telling stories ......Reading good books ...................... Primping Entertaining the girls X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X i Page Forty-eight THE SWASTIKI AN 1928 xx ONLY A BOY As Jim, a lad from old Ohio Lay on his dying bed, He did not have a woman nurse Or a mother to bathe his head. His best friend stood beside him And said, “Jim, 1 hate to see you go.” It happened that his best friend was His loved buddy, Joe. The dying Jim lifted up his head. In his cold room so dim; But no one was to see him there For there were only Joe and Jim. “Tell my friends back in the homeland. If you ever reach the East, That this land in Old Montana Is not fit for man or beast!” “Tell my mother, if you see her. That her poor Jim loved her so. But the angels would not listen And he had to, had to go. “Listen buddy, listen to me, If you ever see my dad, Tell him, tell him all about it— About his own lost lad. “See that I am buried, buddy. Telephone my folks, and all, And I have this here for you— This little scrawl. “ ‘Here lies my buddy, Jim Proctor, He caught a cold and wouldn’t doctor— He couldn’t stay, he had to go, He left a loved buddy, Joe.’ “Now, Joe, I know I’m sinking fast, As on this bed I lie; Joe, you’re the truest buddy I ever had-My buddy, Joe, good-bye.’’ 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Forty-nine -x- OLD V. H. S. SONG We are a jolly set, full of fun and glee, In high school you will find us mirth and jollity We never mind the weather when the school bell calls— You’ll find us in our places when the gavel falls. Chorus: For we are members of the V. H. S., We all are members, well, I guess, yes! Yes! We never mind the weather though the winds do blow-So watch for our smoke when we go! Go! GO! In us you see the little Freshmen, To beat the others is the Freshman’s plan; We’re all good looking and full of wit— In three more years we’ll be the big IT. Chorus: In us you see the Sophomores, Our boats are headed for the other shores; The way is rocky and the channel wide— We don’t need “ponies” to stem the tide, Chorus: In us you see the bright Juniors, Our names are up among the stars; We have for our motto, “Above the Moon !” So watch for our names in the next year’s June. Chorus: In us you see the BIG Seniors, Our names are up above the stars; We pity all the others who are yet below— For the way is rocky that they yet must go. Chorus: Page Fifty THE SWASTIKIAN 192 .XX NEW V. H. S. SONG Now there are schools of fame, Of every name, full in the limelight of today; But there is one full of steam that’s sure supreme, And for all others leads the way. Now let us drink a toast, from coast to coast, Unto this school of wondrous tales; In full due honor let the air ring with “Versailles!” Chorus: Oh, V. H. S., we love you, yes, we love you, Orange and Black; We’ll fight for you with all our might on football field or track. We’ll tremble with devotion as we pledge allegiance true, As one we’ll stand by you. The going may be hard, but, then, it matters not to us, For in you we trust. We’re cheerful through both thick and thin and full of pep, Oh! Yes! We’re for the V. H. S.! Now there’s the Freshman bunch, they’re full of punch. They’re for the Orange and Black And the Sophomore herd is sure a bird, Nor spirit do they lack; And, too, the Junior crowd is pretty proud, But they’re always full of fight— w With the Seniors, too, both bright and true. You see that we’re all right. .. J Chorus: 15 -X X xyy ' X 1928 THE SWASTIK1AN Page Fifty-one XX DEDICATION OF THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING On Friday, January 27, 1928, the new Versailles Public School Building was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. Open house was kept at the building all day. The residents of the town and vicinity, as well as people from a distance, took advantage of the opportunity to visit and inspect this magnificent new school structure, which marks an epoch in educational work in Versailles. From 8:00 to 11:30 in the morning, throngs of people visited the school and the class rooms, seeing the pupils and teachers at work. At the noon hour a community lunch was served in cafeteria style in the basement of the school. And, at 1 :30 in the afternoon, the following program was enjoyed: PART ONE— March—“Hosts of Freedom”.....................Versailles High School Orchestra Invocation ...................................Rev. W. H. Fields Reverie—“By the Seaside” .......Versailles High School Orchestra “Retrospection” ............................. Rev. C. B. Douglas “Compensation” ............................Rev. H. Ward Grieb Overture—“Escanaba” .......................................V. H. S. Orchestra “Signs of the Times” ......................Rev. John J. Brinker “Demands of the Future” ......................Rev. Hugh A. Smith Song—“America the Beautiful” .................................. PART TWO— Pageant—“The Children of Old Glory”.............Elementary Pupils Address........................C. A. Wilt, County Superintendent Announcements ................................................. In the evening, at 7 :30 o’clock, the dedication of the new building vas held, with the following program: March—“Harmony Heaven” ......................Versailles High School Orchestra Invocation ............................... Rev. F. J. Mittermaier Serenade—“Moonlight Reverie” ............... V. H. S. Orchestra Presentation of Music Stand ................Girls’ Glee Club. ’27 Cantata—“The Chambered Nautilus”......Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs Cornet Solo—“Willow Echoes” .................James Urouhart, ’27 Vocal Solo ................................Miss Deba Haines. ’26 Address ................Mr. Thurman Miller, of Wilmington, Ohio Presentation of Keys of the Building..Mr G. R Walker. Architect Acceptance........ A. K. Haines. Vice-President. Board of Education Presentation cf Building to School and Public.J. K. Long. President of Versailles Board of Education Page Fifty-two THE SWASTIKI AN 1 0 28 X Acceptance by School and Public ................................. Presentation of Gifts to School ................................. Overture—“Ocean Pearl” ..................... V. H. S. Orchestra Benediction .................................. Rev. Hugh A. Smith The new building was built and dedicated during the terms of the following members of the Board of Education: J. K. Long, President; A. K. Haines, Vice-President; E. F. Nickol, B. E. Snyder, L. E. Humrich-ouse, T. B. Harn, C. L. Warvel, and J. F. Gonnaughton, Clerk. The architects were Walker and Norwick, of Dayton; general contractor, A. R. Hunnicutt, of Union City, Ind.; plumbers, Bacon Saunders, of Dayton; heating equipment installed by Columbus Heating and Ventilating Co.; electric fixtures, etc., installed by Robert M. French, of Sidney, Ohio. The faculty of the High School are: T. H. Everhart, Supt.; E. G. Puterbaugh, Principal; Hulda Kley, Margaret N. Kemp, Anna M. Jones, Eva Barnhart, L. P. Kemp, J. A. Garner, Marybelle Harn. Grade teachers are : Gladys Kamman, L. B. Martin, Elfreda Man-ier, Mildred T. Hartwig, Clara Wilson, Helen Goodall, Orpha Alexander, Kathryn Hanna; and C. M. Hengen, Orchestra Director. xxxx: X. X X C7 H 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Fifty-three XX FLYING” Lindy brought his name To society from his ’plane, They know of his fame As he flew over the main. Lindy is a high-class man, For a high-class name brought he, Flying over hill and plain And over many a mountain range. He is now our favorite star, And goes on trips ’most any hour, Out into the great wide world, Flying o’er us sometimes unheard. Lindbergh is flying high Beneath the blue domed sky; He pilots his ’plane, and then he does go Where many people never know. He visits towns and villages, too, And shows the people what he can do; He goes on many a lonesome tour And enjoys himself without a fear. He tells his friends of his flights, As he has seen so many sights; They all think he’s a wonderful man— That he can drive more than a “tin-can”. —Ruth Nischwitz, ’28. Page Fifty-four THE SWASTIKIAN 1 9 “KNIGHT OF DREAMS” PRESENTED BY GLEE CLUBS OF VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL Marybelle Ham, Directress MUSIC BY VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA C. M. HENGEN, LEADER MRS. LELAND P. KEMP, PIANIST STORY OF THE OPERA Roland Clifford, an artist of New York, returns to his studio and relates his good fortune in winning a prize at an art exhibition on his statue, “The Mermaid”. He wants to share the secret with Patricia, his sweetheart, that a wealthy art connoiseur has engaged him to do a statue of Galatea. Patricia poses for the statue. Cy Perkins and Hattie, his wife, wealthy from the discovery of oil on their farm, come to Roland’s studio and engage him to do statues of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Othello and Desdemona. In the Second Act is Roland’s dream that he is the ancient sculptor, Pygmalion, and is married to Cleopatia. Fatricia becomes the statue Galatea, while Cy and Hat become Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, Juce and Des-sy become Othello and Desdemona, Cleo and Mark become Cleopatra and Mark Antony. The witches inform Macbeth that Shakespeare is vexed at his characters and that Macbeth must slay Pygmalion and thus free the characters. Macbeth’s deed is frustrated by Othello. Later on Macbeth with his Lady and others again plan to kill Pygmalion. Cleopatra is selected to do the deed, but thru Othello’s persuasion, Pygmalion’s dagger slays Shakespeare. Pygmalion is now master of all Shakespeare's characters. fl But the witches, beyond the power of Pygmalion, now appear, have him bound and placed before Galatea that she may see him die. As they are about to plunge their daggers into his heart, the act closes. JIThe last act finds Roland before his fireplace, asleep, with Pat poking him with a paint brush. He awakens to find all is a dream, and tells Pat that she does not leave his sight till they are married that day. Cleo and Mark enter, and declare it will be a double wedding. All ends well when Hat and Cy present each couple with $10,000 as a wedding gift. MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I— Overture ............................................... Instrumental “In Greenwich Village” ............Patricia, Cleo and Chorus of Girls “Pygmalion and Galatea” ..........Patricia, Roland and Grecian Chorus “Watermellions” ....................................................;. Juce “Back To the Farm” ..................Hat and Cy, and Farmers’ Chorus “There’s Sunshine in Your Smile” ............................ Roland “You’re Wonderful” ................................. Cleo and Mark “Ring, Ye Chimes” .................... Finale—Principals and Chorus 1928 THE SWASTIKI AN Page Fifty-five •x1 x ACT II— “On the Wind We Ride” ........................... Chorus of Witches “Pygmalion’s Fate” ...................................... Old Witch “Galatea” ................................................ Pygmalion “Love Is Joy, Love Is Pain” .................. Galatea and Pygmalion “Egypt of My Dreams” ..................................... Cleopatra “Experience” .......................... Cleopatra, Antony and Chorus “Pygmalion’s Doom Is Sealed”... Cleopatra, Lady Macbeth, Antony and Macbeth “Our Famous Pillow Trick” ............. Dessy and Othello and Chorus “Is It Love I Feel?” ....................................... Galatea “There Will Be Some Time When Skies Will Be Blue”........Galatea and Pygmalion “Requiem” (Sung Off Stage) ............................. Quartette “Farewell, My Galatea” ....................... Galatea and Pygmalion “The Funeral Bells” ......................... Principals and Chorus ACT III— Finale ...................................... Principals and Chorus CAST OF CHARACTERS ACT ONE— Patricia Carey (“Pat”), an artist ............... DOROTHY MILLER Cleo Thompson, a dabbler in art ................... ALMA BEGIEN Roland Clifford, a sculptor ............................ PAUL BEGIN Mark Owen, an artist, lover of Cleo ............... VEATCH SMITH Juce Wilson, janitor, gentleman of color ........... BOB BRANDON Cy Perkins, a farmer, who has found oil ........ PHILIP BRANDON Hattie Perkins (“Hat”), talker of Perkins family.VIRGINIA HOUSER Dessie Wilson, Juce’s wife (appears in Act II)...VIRGINIA FALKNOR A Chorus of Art Students, Girls and Men ACT TWO— Roland as Pygmalion—Cy becomes Macbeth—Juce as Othello—Pat as Galatea—Cleo becomes Cleopatra—Mark as Mark Antony—Hattie as Lady Macbeth—Daisy becomes Desdemona. William Shakespeare ............................... WAYNE BERRY Old Witch ......................................... JEANETTE ASH Choruses—Grecians, Egyptians, Romans. ACT THREE— The Characters of Act I assume original roles. CHORUSES Mary Beal, Charline Begin, Gertrude Boomershine, Ethel Brandon, Gladys Byrd, Nelle Coffield, Arline Daugherty, Jennie Fackler, Eva Fiebiger, Leona Grilliot, Esther Hardman, Lois Harman, Marguerite Hickey, Ruth Nischwitz, Bessie Martin, Genevieve Michael, Evelyn Printz, Dorothy Schilling, Coral Sebring, Marthalee Seman, Lucille Sherry, Amelia Simon, Wilhelmina Snyder, Marion Trittschuh, Harriet Watson, Lowell Apple, Herbert Boomershine, Melvin Fast, Paul Foy, Joseph Guillozet, Edson Varner. XXX. Page Fifty-six THE SWASTIKI AN 192! “HONOR BRIGHT The Dramatic Club of Versailles High School presented the play, “Honor Bright”, in the auditorium of the school building on Friday evening, March 30, at 8 o’clock. The play was well received by the audience. To Miss Hulda Kley’S capable direction is due in no small way the successful rendition of this charming play. Instrumental music was furnished by the V. H. S. Orchestra, under direction of Prof. C. M. Hengen. The cast of characters was as follows: Mrs. Lucy Barrington ..........................Jeanette Ash Richard Barrington, her son .............Robert Brandon The Rt. Rev. William Carton .............Philip Brandon Peggy Carton, his wife ..............Arline Daugherty Honor Bright, a book agent ..............Dorothy Miller Rev. James Schooley of North Platte, Neb.Joseph Guillozet Bill Drum, press agent, “Snap Hup” Co....Kenneth Coffield Tot Marvel, chorus girl with “Snap Hup” Co. Virginia Houser Watts, the butler .................Herbert Boomershine Maggie, the housekeeper ...........................Mary Beal Foster, the gardener ......................Wayne Berry Michael, the chauffeur ...................Elson Spraley Simpson, deputy sheriff .................Herman Marchal Jones, deputy sheriff ...............Norman Trittschuh Scene—Living room at Rockmere, Beach Haven, Mass. Time—The present. Act I—Month of August, 5 :00 P. M. Act II—After dinner. Act III—Next morning. Furniture loaned by Leonard Marker Company. X- XX X x_x X ix x- 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Fifty-seven YELLS OF V. H. S. Big Orange, Big Black: Yea! Team! Fight ’em back! Ice cream, soda water, Ginger ale, pop— Versailles High School Always on top! When you’re up, you’re up, When you’re down, you’re down— When you’re up against Versailles You’re upside down! We’re wild, we’re wooly! We’re built like a saw! We’ll down ’em like oysters-Raw ! Raw ! Raw ! We’ve got your nanny, We’ve got your goat! Sit down ----------! You’re rocking the boat! la zippa, 2a zippa, 3a, zippa—z a m ! We’re from Versailles, And we don’t give a — Hobble, gobble, razzle dazzle, Sis, boom, bah! Versailles High School! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Had a little rooster, I set him on a fence, He crowed for Versailles Because he had some sense. Oh---------- Sic! Boom! Versailles! V-e, V-e-r, S-a, s-a-i, L-l, 1-e-s, V-e-r-s-a-i-l-l-e-s, VERSAILLES! Your pep! Your pep! You got it now, keep it! Doggone it! Don’t lose it! Your pep! Give ’em the ax, the ax, the ax, Give ’em the ax, the ax, the ax, Give ’em the ax, give ’em the ax! Give ’em the ax—Where ? Right in the neck, the neck, the neck! Right in the neck, the neck, the neck! Right in the neck, right in the neck! Right in the neck—there ! V. H. S. Rah ! Rah ! V. H. S. Rah ! Rah ! Who Rah! We Rah! V. H. S. Rah! Rah! Barney Google, Andy Gump! We’ve got------on the jump! Oh! Min! Fight, Team! Fight! Fight, Team ! Fight! Sock ’em ! Bust ’em ! That’s our custom! Yea! Versailles! 1, 2, 3, 4—3, 2, 1, 4— WTho for? What for? Who’re you gonna yell for? V-e-r-s-a i-l-l-e s ! That’s the way you spell it, Here’s the way you yell it— VERSAILLES! 1 Page Fifty-eight THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 X X X X X X X X ALUMNI The Alumni Association was started by the Class of 1885. One meeting is held each year during Commencement Week. The members are as follows: Class of 1885—Luella Lehman , Edith Fackler Lamb , Minnie En-gloken Reed , George Turpen, Ava Fahnestock Kerlin, Harry Mark-with. Class of 1888—Lena Worch Murphy, Mattie Hawver Hary, Georgia Fackler Meyers. Class of 1889—Amelia Engleken Gutermuth, Anna Wise , Lida Daugherty Wallin , Lillie Hole, Gertrude Moreland Klipstine, Lula Cory Bartellette, F. D. Randolph, Cora Peck Merrill. Class of 1890—Leonard Speelman Wilson, Margaret Murphy Flammer. Class of 1891—Grace Marker, Margaret Ward Murphy, Josephine Wilson Dershem, Frances Burns Pierce, Nevin Fackler, Marion Murphy, Edd Reed. Class of 1892—Harry Starbuck, Addie Lehman Stephen , Eva Trion Greer, Lillie Chase, Forrest D. Christian, Algy Peck , Charles Douglas, Charles Marker . Class of 1893—May Thomas Siday, James R. Marker, Edd Williams, Harcourt Stevenson, Daniel Wogaman. Class of 1894—Ollie Loy Tanruther, Blanche Plessinger Byrd, Flo Hardman Christian, Orrah Reed Fahnestock, Jennie Burns Frankman, Ed Gasson, Bertha Beare Goodall, Myrtle Randolph Thornton, Jennie Trion, Maggie Stover Wright. Class of 1895—Clara Shafer Beam. Daisy Ward Berry, Artie Turpen Hardman. Mary Lehman, Jennie Fackler Miller, Edith Stevenson Radabaugh , Cora Murphy Reed. Class of 183S—Estella Royer Harvey, Bertha Davenport Jackson, Jacob Long. Maude Marker, Elizabeth Nickol Tibbett, Maude Dunkel Tritts huh, Bessie Young. Class of 1897—Myrtle E. Holloway Barnhart, Robert R. Burns. Georganna Turpen Dav, Daniel M. Hardman. Homer Hawk. Ward Marker, Ray Royer, Hollis R. Scott, Venus B. Rike Ullery, Marie E. Wade . Class of 1898—Leota Begin Fry, Henry Fulkerth , James Hawk, Bertha Schilling Mundhenk, Gergia L. Hollins Randolph, Agnes Fackler Royer, Ora C. Trion. Class of 1899—Ada Roop Arbaugh, Harry Hole , Carrie Smith Ivelsa, Forrest Murphy, Nina E. Fackler, Jennie Jackson Stevenson. Bertha Loy Wise. Class of 1900—Jennie Arbaugh, Grace Chase Bolan, Blanche Reed Fansler, Charles Hole. Estella Smith Leffler, Myrtle Whitney Martin, Marie Gerlach Wolfe. Class of 1901—Florence Croker Kelncr, Merle Miller, Allen Wilson. 1928 THE SWASTIK1AN Page Fifty-nine Class of 1902—Ethel Burns Detamore, Edward Engleken, Clarence Gerlach, Pearl Williams Guillozet, Alta Roop Klipstine, Jennie Murphy Ryan, Maysie Ward Swinehart. Class of 1903—Mary B. Martin Fleming, Laura Renchler Hile, Bessie Roop Hook, Clara Gasson Houser, Mary Rike, Leona Arbaugh Ryder. Class of 1904—Leo Ault, Horace Ballinger, Leroy Byrd, Estella Werts Campbell, Lota Swisher Falknor, Minnie Landman Martin, Lena Whitney. Class of 1905—Elma Snyder Allen, Edward Brining , Clymer Croy, Joseph Magoto, James B. Mendenhall, Algy Murphy, Fay Daugherty Whipple. Alice Yarnell. Class of 1906—Homer Ballinger, Jennie Dapore Hickey, Leonard Lehman, Grace Lucy, Maude Lucy, Raymon Marker, Harry Speelman, Otto Stevenson. Class of 1907—Delcia Dabe Blue, Clara Wilson. Class of 1908—Orpha M. Alexander, Ada O. Wilson Feldman, Walter A. Fischer, Lloyd Fisher, Loren A. Gephart, Millie Humrichouse Fitzsimmons Joseph Manier, Josephine Long Magoto, Thomas D. McBride. Ruby Niederkorn, Cora Dapore Ryan, Edith Prakel Ward. Class of 1909—Mary Murphy Doody, Helen Day Gray, Arden Heller, Mary Fahnestock Miles, Mary Herbert Holsapple, Ina Lehman, Frances Hile Loxley, Ernest Oliver, Gaynell Williams Moore, Chelcie York. Class of 1910—'Grace Bigler, Walker Calderwood, Bertha Alexander Connaughton, Clara Dapore, Cary English, Robert Hole, Allen McLain, Homer Prakel, Lena Reed Caldwell. Class of 1911—Charles Davidson, Laura English, Golda Barber Gerlach, Hazel Gilbert Haines, Cyrus Long, Carl McLain, Ernest Mendenhall, Cyril Manier, Harold Netzley, Walter Williams, Echo Love York. Class of 1912—John Barga, Miriam Beare llgen, Luella Lehman Dunkel, Herschel Gilbert , Blanche Harvick Hildebiand, Homer Hole, Mary Cothran Kley, Joe Lewis, Mary Long, Laurene Begin McLain, Thelma Taylor Mendenhall, Earl Miller, Raymond Miller, Ursina Poly, Lillian Wilson, Nora Wilson. Class of 1913—Myrtle Ploch Dill, Pauline Hall. Edna Franknan Reiser, Alma McGreevy Kindell. Irene Miller, Mabel Muiphy, Clarence Pequignot, Mary Ault Schilling, Viola Grewe Swallow, Warren Zechar. Class of 1914—Magdalene Poly Dunham. Roscoe Dunham, C. E. Dunkel, Margaret Gutermuth Gillette. Ursula Goubeaux. Grace Hole, Harvey Hole, Vernon Lehman, Ruth Niederkorn Maher, Henry Pesch-ke, Amy Fischer Shumaker, Joe Trion, Rondo Wilson, Ruth Beare Graham. Class of 1915—George Ballinger, Forrest Ballinger, Leonard Baltes, Lela Begin, Marie Didier, Cvril Keckler, Ruth Reiner, Clarence N. Oehrtman, Mary Humrichouse Thomas, Mary Williams. Sixty THE SWASTIKIAN 1 Class of 1916—Myrtle Harvick Becker, Edith Humrichouse Beir-ise, Helen Goodall, Clarence Grow, Jennie Dunkel Gutermuth, Claude Hiatt, Carolyn Wood Hole, Elsie Baughman Klipstine, Francis A. Man-ier, Rhea Begin Manier, Ivan Miller, Oliver Oehrtman, Hubert Pequig-not, Zelma Zechar Ressler, Gladys Mooi’e Hiatt, Eva Riley, Caroline Sammet Shilts, Ernest Shaffer. Class of 1917—Harold Douglas, Donald Gutermuth, Robert Hile, Edward Hole, Myrtle Nischwitz, Geraldine Oliver, Marion Reed, Robert Straker. Class of 1918—Mary D. Didot, Martha Kley Douglas , Mary Hardesty, Hugh Huber, Gladys Kamman, Huldah Ann Kley, Lloyd Littman, Thelma Ware Peschke, Elfreda Manier, Otto C. Meyer, B. Miller, Dawn Miller, Mary Bess Minser, George Nisonger, Margaret English Pease, Winifred Poly, Russell Sammet, Treva Shaffer Scherer, Ruth Taylor McEldowney, Margaret Hole Thompson, Irvin Thompson, Maude Williams. Class of 1919—Shirley E. Baker, Bonnie Blue, Otto J. Dapore, Helen Ballinger Gump, Kathryn Trion, Stella Pittsenbarger Hahn, Chelcie Sebring Krickenberger, Forrest E. Love, Esther Martin Roll, Grace McLain, Rollie McGinnis, Ellen Nischwitz, Frank R. Reed, Stanley Sando , Ada Huber Stover, Nellie Brown Wicks, Pearl Williams. Class of 1920—Joseph D. Begin, Thelma Blue, Dorotha Oliver Breidenstein, Bertha Cashman, Henry C. Douglas, Edna Farley, Fred Frankman, Alfred Heller, Beatrice Humrichouse Nye, Annabel Alexander Johnson, Edith Klipstine , Elsie Littman, Jessie Nicholas, John Nisonger, Ottis Oliver , Florence Petitjean Brown. Class of 1921—Henrietta Barber, Velma Buechley Hovatter, Ruth Border, Forest C. Boyer. Esther Brandon Christian, Janette Didot Dorothy Hole Frankman, Mildred Minser, Carol Hardman Zechar, Esther Herod Goddard. Emily Jackson. Ellen Begien Kindell, Virginia Long, Cletus Magoto, Willard Moore, Elsie Petitjean, William Poly, Joe Reed, Klyta Kley Urquhart, S. Lee Whiteman. Class of 1922—Mabel Bookwalter Yourex, Junietta Brown Greenwood, Welcome Burns, Leo C. Cashman, Charles DeLaet, Dorothy Grewe, Ruth Jacobi, Anna Margaret Jones, Gladys Boyer Keller, Harry Long, Henrietta Manier, Vitalis Manier, Erna Niederkorn, Colette Pe-quignot, George Pittsenbarger, Ruby Preston, Esther Smith, Lowell Stamm, Josephine Trion, Freda Williams Hill. Class of 1923—Ralph Alexander, Ralph Brandon, Norman Burns, John Ehrhart. lma Fischer, Lois Frankman, Arnold Grillot, Dorotha Grillot, Marybelle Harn, Geraldine Hardman, Crystal Hesson. Dessa Hill Short, Mildred Hole Miller. Frances Hutchens, Florence Klipstine, Ina Linder, Ursel Marchal, Gladys Trittschuh Mendenhall, Helen Miller Phillips. Emerita Poly, Ralph Shellhause, Julia Simons, Lorin Spenny, Ruth Clark Williams, Whilrr.a Grilliot. XXX x xx: 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Sixty-one Class of 1924—Ralph Beare, Thomas Begin, Anita Border, Florence Boyer, Ira Brown, Kenneth Brandon, Lloyd Davis, Judson Fiebig-er, Florence Simons Ehrhart, Ruby Fiebiger, Homer Fields, John Frantz, Eugene Goubeaux, Norbert Grillot, Lowell Gutermuth, Farrell Hahn, Kathryn Hanna, Forest Hile, Ruby Kley, Helen Long, Vernon Marchal, Paul Niederkorn, Willard Nisonger, Pauline Nickol Sullivan, Bernard Petitjean, Arthur Rismiller, Louis Schlimmer, Opal Scheff-buch, Edgar Sherry, Myrtle Smith, Ed Stamm, Alfred Subler. Esther Swartzbaugh, Mildred TrittschuhHart’.vig, Harold Urquhart, Glenn Zeller, Walter Rismiller. Class of 1925—Ruth Armstrong, Raymond Begien, Hazel Bordei, Anibel Boyer, Helenetta Brandon, Tom Brown, Leonidas Burns, Ruth Frankman, Harold Gerlach, Hubert Grillot, Margaret Grillot, Helen Hardman, Mabel Hutchens, Norbert Littman, Faye Williams, Faye Linder , Ranold Loxley, Mary McLain, Corrinne Meyers, Grazia Michael, Velma Nickol, Levi Rhaodes, Kathryn Sando Smith, Kenneth Scherer, Clara Schieltz, George Showalter, Bertha Springer, Elsie Stonerock, Vernon Trittschuh, Ellen Wasson. Class of 192f —Georgia Trittschuh, Loma Kamman, Ward Swine-hart, Martha Fields, Paul Begin, Lohman Blue, Mary Hubert Poling, Evelyn Schilling, Martin Fackler, Dorothy Wickard, Clarence Brown, Veronica Grilliot, Ovearl Jacobs, Mabel Klipstine, Paul Grillot, Paul Bigham , Russell Smith, Ruth Spenny, Deba Haines, Ralph Pittsenbar-ger, Estella Cashman, Harold Klipstine, Vitalis Grillot, Mary Ullery, Arthur Border, Bertha Hesson, Magloire Barga, Lawrence Dapore, Marguerite Finfrock Orth, Cary Medford, Raymond Trittschuh, Leafa Oliver, Earl Martin, Charles P. DeLaet, Chalmer Hile, John Meyers Jr., John Harvick, Helen Fischer Goodall. Class of 1927—Ethel Miller, James Daugherty, Ray Seman, Hazel Sherry, Mildred Wise, Richard Hole, Herman Schilling, Roena Long Utz, Genevieve Gephart, James Urquhart, Earl Monnin, Juanita Emmons, Helen Miller, Kelsey Smith, Milton Didier, Ethel Hole, Evelyn Milne, Ward Horner, William Reed, Thelma Brown, Ruth Sutler, Walter Starr, Lyndon Francis, Anna Hess, Frances Thompson, Wallace Kimmel, Donald Fiebiger, Bernice Rhoades, Mary Boyer, Lester Petitjean, Helen Kelch, Mabel Minser, Robert Ash, Benjamin York, Mary Pequignot, Pauline Wetzel, Kathryn Martin. Asterisk ( ) means deceased.) Page Sixty-two THE SWASTIKIAN I ' ■X Getting out an Annual is no picnic. If we print jokes, folks say we are silly. If we don’t they say we are too serious. If we publish original stuff, they say we lack variety. If we clip from other papers, they say we are too lazy to write. If we stay in the school, we ought to be out hunting up news. If we hunt up news, we are not tending to business. Like as not, someone will say we swiped this article from another paper. We DID! ! 9 2 8 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Sixty-three Page Sixty-four THE SWASTIKIAN ■XX Who’s Who In V. H. S. Gayest girl—Brida Dunwoody. Teacher’s pet—Poochy Treon. Best-natured girl—Esther Hanna Most pleasant boy— Norman Ward. Biggest joke—Lowell Apple. 10 o’clock scholars—Genny Michael, Joe Williams. Freshest Freshie—Richard Gril-lot. Wisest Junior—Rollin Hile. Sleepiest student—Chalmer Hes-son. Cutest boy—Rolland Kissinger. Loudest student—Gertrude Fritz Best athlete—John Paul Swine-hart. Handsomest boy—Curtis Baltes. Loudest teacher—Miss Jones Most talkative boy—Milton De-Brosse. Most talkative girl-Mary Et- ter. Most popular girl— Virginia Houser. Cutest girl—Jeanette Ash. Biggest flirt—Lucille Meyers. —o—o— Kenny Bey to George Berry—“I orter ’a e made that there tackle 'nd if I’d a been there sooner I woulda.” —o—o— Norman Ward—“Ouch ! I bumped my crazy bone!” Rollin Hile—“Well, comb your hair over the bump, and it won’t show.” Wonders'o V, H. S. 1. —Virginia Falknor and Jane Ash talking without permission. 2. —Madge Falknor getting “M” in conduct. 3. —Wayne Berry and Pooch Treon not sleeping in the study hall. 4.'—Rollin Hile and Kenny Bey getting to school on time. —o—o— Editors may toil and work ’Til finger tips are sore ; But there remains someone to say— “I’ve heard that joke before.” —o—o— Mr. Kemp—“What is an atom?” Jane Ash (all at sea)—“Anthem? Oh, yes, it’s a church hymn!” Miss Kley—“Dot, name a great French explorer.” Dot Miller—“Caesar.” —o—o— Jane Ash, giving a History report—“The man was all dressed in black wearing a black hat.” —o—o— Dean Bigham—“Is football your favorite game?” Gertrude Banks—“No, Iprefer ‘Turkey on Toast’.” —o—c— Absolutely George—“I want to ask you a question.” Alma—“Yes, dearest.” George—“Tell me, if you had never met me, would you have loved me just the same?” —o—o— A small boy went to school for the first time. He came home and was questioned as to his experience. “Nothing much happened,” he said; “There was a woman there who wanted to know how to spell ‘cat’, and I told her.” Catastrophe A small boy’s head bobbed up over the garden wall, and a 1928 THE SWASTIKI AN Page Sixty-five meek little voice asked: “Please, Miss Brown, may I have my arrow ?” “Yes, dear, certainly,” the next door neighbor answered, “Where is it?” “I think,” was the reply, “it’s stuck in your cat.” —o—o— General—“Where are the dogs of war?” Captain—“In the pup tents.” —o—o— Cop—“You say you are dog-tired. What’s the reason?” Detective—“I’ve been hounding a suspicious person all day.” —o—o— Town Marshal—Have you licenses for both of those dogs?” Small Boy—“The big one is al-right, but the small one is full of ’em.” —o—o— Please Remember 1. —Dogs are merely tail bearers. 2. —The porcupine is an animal with many fine points. 3. —It is better to have monkeys in one’s family tree than bats in one’s belfry. 4. —Staying out all night does not make one wise as an owl. 5. —Giraffes may be careful, but they overlook a lot. 6—Pasteurized milk does not come from the preacher’s cow. 7. —it’s no use to look for eggs in the cuckoo clock. 8. —A skunk is a pretty kitty with halitosis. --O--0-- Keeper (feeding giraffe) — “A little goes a long way.” --O--O' Did You Know? 1. —Veatch Smith is losing weight. 2. —Mary Etter is going to bob her hair. 3.—Norman Ward is getting to school on time. 5. —Dot Miller and Mary Beal have stopped chewing gum. 6. —Dutch Trittschuh is becoming more popular with the girls. 7. —Miss Kley has stopped eating cough drops. 8. —Arlene Daugherty failed to recite. 9. '—Babe Ruth is a famous football player. —o—o— “Your first name is ‘Jack’, isn’t it?” “Why, how did you guess it?” “Oh, I knew what your last name ought to be.” ■—o—o— Burl Marker (to Mr. Kemp) — “What is the difference between ‘obtain’ and ‘secure’? Mr. Kemp—“You obtain an automobile by making the first payment, but you don’t secure it until you have paid the last payment.” —o—o— Pat—“Sure and Job was a great doctor.” Mike—“Job, me eye! He was no doctor!” Pat—“Ye ignorant Irishman! Did ye never hear of the patients of Job?” —o—o— Diner—“Waiter, please bring me some of those lamb chops and make ’em lean.” Paul F. (returning in a short time)—“Please, sir, which way do you want ’em to lean, north or south ?” —o—o— Do You Know These Songs? 1. “I Wish Admiral Girl Back iixty-six THE SWASTIKI AN 192 Again.” 2. “When I See My Girl Elixir For a Kiss.” 3. “Why Hyacinth 1 Saw You Last.” —o—o— “What was it Wrigley said to George Young when he handed him the $25,000?” “There—buy gum.” —o—o— Ain’t Brains Handy? Under the spreading chestnut tree, A stubborn auto stands The smith an angry man is he, With trouble on his hands. The carburetor seems to be The cause of all his woe He tightens half a dozen bolts. But still it doesn’t go. He sits beside the road to give His brains a chance to cool, And ponder on his training at The correspondence school. And then he starts his job once more, And just by chance ’tis seen The cause of all his trouble— He’s “out of gasoline”! —o—o— Lady—“Have you given the gold fish fresh water, Jane?” Jane—“No mum, they ain’t finished the water I gave them yesterday, yet.” —o—o— Ruth—“Do you know father has never spoken a hasty word to mother?” Tom—“How is that?” Ruth—“He stutters.” —o—o— A motor car with one horn can toss a man farther than a bull with two horns. —o—o— The codfish lays a million eggs And the helpful hen lays one. The codfish never cackles To tell us what she’s done. And so we scorn the codfish And the helpful hen we prize Because it shows to you and me That it pays to advertise. —O'--O'— Be yourself if other people will stand for it. An arm protruding from the car ahead means that the male driver is: 1— Knocking ashes off a cigarette. 2— Going to turn to the left. 3— Telling a small boy to shut up—he won’t buy any red pop. 4— Going to turn to the right. 5— Pointing out a scenic spot. 6— Going to back up. g—Telling his wife he’s sure the kitchen door is locked. 9—Saluting a passing motorist, or going to stop. —o—o— Demand and Supply “But Auntie, why did the doctor bring me a baby sister, when he knew I wanted a brother?” “Why, dear, he said he happened to be out of boys.” “Well, I could have waited a few weeks.” —o—o— Original Story Margaret M. (with magazine) —“This writer says that every woman’s face tells a story. Does mine ?” Orville B.—“Of course, you make it up for yourself.” —o—o— How He “Chinked” It Wu Hop, the Chinese laundry-man, was celebrating the birth of his new son. 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Sixty-seven X X pfeirg One of his American customers, having received a good cigar from Wu, congratulated him and asked him what he was going to name the child. Wu very proudly said, “We namee him after flyer man Lindbergh.” “What,” laughed the American, “Who ever heard of a Chinaman called Lindbergh?” “Me don’t call him Lindbergh. Me just namee him after Lind-berg. Me call him One Long Hop.” —o—o— It Was So Sudden Kenny C. (watching football team)—“Berry is improving; he will soon be our best man.” Genny M.—“Oh ! Do you really mean it, darling?” —o—o— The honeymoon is over when she wants a heater in the coupe to keep her warm. —o—o— Customer—“No, I simply can not wear this coat; it is too tight.” Clerk—“Pardon me, Madam, but I’ve shown you all our stock now. That’s your own coat you have on.” —o—o— Mrs. Snap—“Do I look all right in iny new dress, dear?” Mr. Snap—“Better get in a little fai ther if there’s room.” —o—o— Wife—If I do the cooking for a whole year, what do I get?” Husband— “My life insurance.” —o—o— ■ Guess Who? Who is the girl in V. H. S. who goes with a fellow who was recommended by a High School superintendent ? “How do you like your new job, Nora?” “Shure, I like it. I have everything to work with—cremated cellar, cemetery plumbing, elastic lights, and a hoosit.” “What’s a hoosit, Nora?” “Shure,” said Nora, “you’d be knowing that. The bell rings, you take down a ting and put it to your ear and say ‘hello’. At the other end someone says, “hello’,—then you say ‘hoosit’.” -o— A Definition The kiss—of no use to one. Yet absolute bliss to two The small boy gets it for nothing. The young man has to steal it, The old man has to buy it, The lover’ sprivilege, The baby’s right, The hypocrite’s mark. The married man’s duty To a married woman—hope, To a young girl—faith, To an old maid—charity. Little Mary, getting her first sight of a peacock: “Look quick, Auntie, one of your chickens is in bloom.” “Can you lend me five dollars?” asked Jones. “Sure,” said Smith, “would you rather have an old five or a new one?” “A new one, of course,” said Jones. “Here is the one,” said Smith, “I’m four dollars ahead !” —o—o— An ambulance is a large vehicle that carries people after they are beyond walking. There was a young girl named O’Neil, Who went up in a big Ferris wheel But when half around She looked at the ground And it cost, her an eighty-cent. meal. —o—o— Extract from the letter of a quick-tempered business man— “My stenographer, being a lady, can not transcribe what I think of you. I, being a gentleman, can not think it; but you, being neither, will doubtless understand what I mean.” —o—o— Father fell upon the ice . Because he could not stand. Father saw the Stars and Stripes, We saw our father land. —o—o---- “What power is the greatest power there is?” asked little Jimmy. “When Mother turns on the tears, she can get a fur coat, a new automobile, or a trip to California.” —o—o— Customer—“I want a bottle of iodine.” Veatch—“Sorry, but this is a drug store. Can’t I interest you in an alarm clock, some nice leather goods, a few radio parts, or a chocolate soda?” —o—o— “Do you file your finger nails ?” “No, I just throw them away after I cut them off.” —o—o— Customer—“This cigar you sold me is simply terrible.” Veatch—“Well, you needn’t complain. You’ve got only one. I’ve got thousands of them.” “I did one charitable act today,” remarked a merchant to his wife, as he sat down to dinner. “I’m glad to hear it, dear,” said his wife. “Tell me about it.” “Oh, one of my clerks wanted an increase in salary, so that he could get married, and I refused to give it to him.” —o—o— George—“Why hasn’t Daddy got much hair?” Mother—“Because he thinks a lot, darling.” George—“Then why have you got so much, Mother?” Mother (pause)—“Go-on-with -your-breakfast!” —o—o— Hush Money A barber was much surprised to receive a tip before he had cut his customer’s hair. “Thank you, sir I- It isn’t many who tip us first,” he said. “That isn’t a tip,” snapped the man in the chaix . “That’s hush money.” —o—o— Any considerate motorist will give a woman half of the road, if he knows which half she wants. —o—o— When out motoring, a Miss on the seat alongside of you is far more interesting than a miss under the hood. —o—o— “Ts he really dishonest?” “Why, if he had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, it would have had somebody else’s initials on it.” —o—o— A pedestrian is a man whose daughter drives the car. 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Sixty-nine Parcels Post A traveling salesman in a strange town was handed a message from his wife, which read: “Twins arrived tonight. More by mail.” —o—o— Leave It To Pat Tom, Jack and Pat were arrested for stealing a horse, a cow and a dump wagon. Tom was put on the stand, and the Judge asked him how long he had owned the horse. He replied, “Ever since he was a little colt.” The Judge then asked Jack how long he had owned the cow. He replied, “Ever since it was a little calf.” The Judge next asked Pat how long he had owned the dump wagon. Pat hesitated an instant, then replied : “Ever since it was a wheelbarrow.” —o—o— Why the Name Aunt Eliza’s former mistress was talking to her one morning, when suddenly she discovered a little pickaninny standing shyly behind his mother’s skirts. “Is that your little boy, Aunt Liza ?” “Yes, Missus, dat’s Prescrip tion.” “Goodness, what a funny name. Auntie. How in the world did you happen to call him that?” “Ah simply calls him dat because Ah has sech a hard time gettin’ him filled.” —o—o— This is a wonderful age. They are using rat skins and cat skins for shoes, and orange skins and banana skins make excellent slippers. Not Needed Now Girl—“I want a nice book for an invalid.” Librarian—“Something religious?” Girl—“Er—no—not now he’s convalescent.” Why I Love Her She’s stupid, I know, and she’s homely, She wears number tens on her feet Old-fashioned and slow, far from comely— But she never drives from the back seat! —o—o— One Way Service Did Falknor—“It costs seventy-five cents to talk to Union City.” Man—“Can’t you make a special rate for just listening? I want to call my wife.” --0—o--- Mr. Kemp (in Physics class on a warm day)—“Ever see two snowflakes alike?” Dutch T.—“Yes, I saw two like stars.” Mi . Kemp—“Well, you gotta chow n.e.” —o—o— Fresh—“What’s the sign on Burns’ flivver?” Frost—“Come all ye that labor.” —o—o— “Nothing could be sadder than a man without a country,” said the school teacher. “Except a country without a man,” said one of the pretty girls in the class. —o—o— You’re a dear, sweet girl. God bless you And keep you. I wish I could afford to. Page Seventy THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 8 xl t A superintendent was examining the children of a certain school. “Who wrote ‘Hamlet’?” he asked. A very frightened little boy arose and said, “Please, sir, I didn’t.” The superintendent was later relating this amusing incident to members of the school board. “Haw! Haw!” guffawed one of the members “I bet the little rascal did all the time!” —o—o— “Aren’t you afraid to let your little girl run that sharp hat pin into her mouth ?” “Oh, she won’t hurt it. Besides, it is only an old, rusty one.” —o—o— There was a young man from the West, Who loved a young lady with zest; So hard did he press her To make her say “Yes sir!” That he broke three cigars in his vest. —o—o— Norman Ward—“I am sorry, old man, but Pm broke you can not get blood from a turnip, you know.” Taxi Driver (rolling up his sleeves)—“Yea, feller, but you are not a turnip.” —o—o— Mr. Kemp—“This steak tastes queer.” Mrs. Kemp—“I did burn it a little, but I rubbed unguentine on it right away.” —o—o— She—“I hear the Scotchmen are trying to put an end to all the jokes about them.” He—“And why?” I? Boy, I’d jump at it.” •—O--0-- It was about 30 years ago tha. the Rainy Day Club began its agitation for shorter skirts. It was a good idea, but they failed to equip it with brakes, judging from a glimpse at the V. H. S. girls. —o—o— An old lady was visiting an insane asylum, andw observed lunatics at work. One man was standing in a corner, idle. “My good man,” inquired the old lady, “why don’t you work ? Aren’t you crazy?” “Yes, mum, but not that crazy,” the old man replied. She—“Everyone of them is at a Scotchman’s expense.” —o—o— Miss Jones—“Where do the stars come from?” Ch aimer Burns— “Someone hit the man in the moon, and he saw stars.” Miss Jones—“Who hit him?” Chalmer B.—“Well, why biing that up ?” —o—o— Charles—“My boy, it will pay you to be diligent in your studies. Remember what you have learned no one can ever take away from you.” Pooch—“Well, they can’t take away from me what I haven’t learned, can they?” —o—o— Wife—“Oh, baby has cut a tooth !” Hubby (ex-army doctor) — “Paint it with iodine.” First Trained Flea—“Would you consider a contract for a trans-continental tour?” Second Trained Flea—“Would XXXX 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Seventy-one •XT y , }SsBr aep Had the Symptoms There was a sound of revelry by night, for the Newcomers were having a musical evening. Newcomer was singing a song entitled, “’Tis Love That Makes the World Go Round”, and his son and heir seized the opportunity of trying his father’s pipe. Some time later it was observed that the boy was looking ill, and his mother attempted to comfort him. “What is the matter?” she cried. “Have you been smoking, or something?” “No,” answered the boy, “but if there is any truth in that song Father’s singing, I must be in love.” What this country needs is socks guaranteed for 10,000 miles. —o—o— Here is a bit of “poetry” we received from one of the bright Freshmen. Name withheld by request: “Roses are red, Violets are blue— Dandelions are yellow And carnations come in different colors.” “Home” used to be the sweetest word in the English language —now we have the words, “The Car”. Page Seventy-two THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 c x f? REMINISCENCE • ( : Memory brightens o'rt the fiast. As when the sun concealed Behind some cloud that near us hangs. Shines on a distant field. —LOKCriLLOW Perhaps it is well that human nature deplores the present and glorifies the past. In idle moments it is comforting to permit the mind to shine back on distant fields of pleasant experiences Thus, this memory book will serve you and prove the source of real future pleasure. For Stafford combines these elements with the artistry, the quality and the workmanship which entitle it to bear the phrase ... Engraved by Stafford STAFFORD ENGRAVING COMPANY Educational Engraving IViiion Stafford Building Indianapolis - ' ' I. 1 : ■;vr A, ' C. r m1 4 'V .. ,7m— a ?'■ ■aZZ ... a -Ji C • • - X X X X X J L X XXX 1928 THE SWASTIKI AN Page Seventy-three XX' I IB o Po H©!©, IhH€ Established 1888 Dealers In COAL Fhone 75 Versailles, Ohio xxxz X o 0: , x • XXXxXXXXXXXJx. xxxx X- Page Seventy-four THE SWASTIKI AN 1928 1 Compliments of— LEO GRILLOT DRY CLEANING COMPANY VERSAILLES, OHIO $ $ 4. .j. .j. .5. .j. ■{. 4. MILLER BROTHERS FURNITURE CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS W. A. MILLER Versailles, Ohio Phone 226 C. D. MILLER Gettysburg, Ohio Phone 70 LIMOUSINE AMBULANCE “The Home of Service” •{« $� «$� «$� $� $� «$� «$� $� $ $ $$ $ $ '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ THE STORE FOR LADIES’, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S WEARING APPAREL A splendid line of Dress Goods, Silk Underwear, Hosiery. Our constant aim is to have the Best Goods possible, at the Lowest Prices possible. You will find that it always pays to shop at MANIER’S. MANIER’S DRY GOODS STORE X xxxxx xxxxx 1928 THE SWAST1KI AN Page Seventy-five SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings, Rugs, Linoleum, Wall Paper, Sewing Machines, Washing Machines, Electric Sweepers, Phonographs and Records. HARN'S DEPARTMENT STORE MAIN STREET VERSAILLES, OHIO SAFE FOR YOUR SAVINGS The Versailles Building Loan Company represents a type of depository for savings that is ideal for those who care more for Safety with a guaranty of “5% and often more” than for the big returns promised by a speculative venture. In the 41 years since the organization of The Versailles Building Loan Company, dozens of speculative schemes have come and gone, sweeping away thousands, even millions of savings—but this Company has gone steadily ahead serving its patrons, complying with the laws of the State and cf sound constructive public service. Resources Over $592,000.00 THE VERSAILLES BUILDING LOAN CO. VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Seventy-six THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 kx x P THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE— Those that DO and HAVE, and those that Wish they had. One class gains SUCCESS, the other— You will generally find that those in the Successful Class knew' the value of a SAVINGS BOOK and deposit in their SAVINGS ACCOUNT regularly. This Bank has a SAVINGS BOOK for every “DO and HAVE”. Come in and get yours TODAY. THE PEOPLES BANK CO. IRA L, SPENDS JEWELRY STORE — for — GIFTS THAT LAST “Between the Banks” Versailles, Ohio •j« ► « ♦ « «£� • •’ � « ’� • « j� � j« «g� ► « � « � « � j« j� • « j «j� � � � j «j� J� J« «j� • J j� J« � J ij� For SHOES that Fit Both the Feet and Purse, Come to— R. U. GERLAGH BOOT SHOP Versailles, Ohio 1928 THE SWASTIK1 AN Page Seventy-seven xx | ALL KINDS OF AUTO REPAIRING Including Trucks and Tractors. Acetylene Welding, Radiator Repairing and Battery Charging Phone 11 VARNER'S AUTO REPAIR SHOP CENTRAL DRUG CO. LEADING DRUGGISTS DRUGS - PATENTS - CANDIES - KODAKS “Perfect Service” Our Motto The Rcxall Store On the Corner •: •: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • ❖ ❖ • • ❖ ❖ ❖ - ❖ •: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ 4 ❖ THE VERSAILLES EQUITY UNION CO, Grain, Seeds, Flour, Feed, Coal, Salt, and Fertilizer Globe Feed a Specialty OFFICE PHONE No. 7 VERSAILLES, OHIO xcxxxx xxxxx .- : x x xxxxxxx_x x. x. Page Seventy-eight THE SWASTIKIAN THE SWASTIKIAN Page Seventy s: L jU? ini o m mm ®ir ©lb b © )r —For— QUALITY, SERVICE AND SATISFACTION HOMER F PRAKEL, MANAGER PHONE 50 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Brookfield Champion Layers Large Type Tom Barron S. C. White Leghorn Baby Chicks in Season. We illustrate here only two or the five cups won in the 1924 - 25 International Egg Laying contests by our birds. BROOKFIELD POULTRY FARMS 4 4 4 4 4 4 ► -I • 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 T MANIER'S HARDWARE STORE The Store Where You Can Always Get the Best at the Most Economical Prices. Phene 86 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� «£4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4'4'4’4m8� 4� 4� 4� S’4i4� 4,4� 4 4� 4� 4� 4� 4� 4,4m$'4 4� 4� 4� 4'4� 4� 4� S KAMMAN’S GROCERY VERSAILLES, OHIO GROCERIES AND FLOUR —Shippers of— BUTTER, EGGS, AND POULTRY X XX X XX X XXX XX 1928 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Eighty-one FELIX FRANCIS RUSSIA, OHIO —Dealer in— GENERAL MERCHANDISE CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES AUTO ACCESSORIES AUTO REPAIR GASOLINE and KEROSENE ❖ ❖ •: ❖ •: YORKSHIRE CLAY COMPANY Manufacturers of DRAIN TILE AND BRICK Tile Sizes 4 to 15 Inches Delivery by Truck Dealers in SEWER PIPE AND COAL Residence Phone 32 Telephone No. 15 YORKSHIRE, OHIO •: •: • • •• • •: •: GERLACH GARAGE VERSAILLES, OHIO CHEVROLET AND PAIGE AUTOMOBILES GOODYEAR, GOODRICH, and FEDERAL TIRES AND TUBES AUTO ACCESSORIES AND REPAIR Page Eighty-two THE SWASTIKI AN 19 28 X X X X xx pi H. H. PESCHKE SONS Hardware, Plumbing, and Implements We also carry a complete line of FRIGIDAIRES. See our large Stock of Heating Equipment and Gas Ranges and Heaters. ❖ •: •: :• •: •: •: •: •: ❖ � ❖ ❖ •: « • ♦ •: ;• •; • •; •: $ C. L. WARVEL REAL ESTATE GENERAL AUCTIONEER Farm Sales a Specialty See me before you sell Real Estate —either Farm or City Property. BE SURE OF YOUR INSURANCE! SURE INSURANCE is the only kind worth having. It is a good policy to have your Insurance BEFORE you have a loss. The undersigned will provide you with sound and complete coverage. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE a specialty. A. F. PRAKEL, AGENT • + ❖ ❖ ❖ • •: • “Say It With Flowers” E. W. O’BRIEN SONS THE FLORISTS Phone 445 114 Floral Avenue Greenville, Ohio 19 2 8 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Eighty-three VERSAILLES FLOUR MILLS Dealers and Jobbers of High Grade Flour, Self-Rising Biscuit and Pancake Flour. All kinds of Feeds, Bran, Middlings, Oil Meal, Cotton Seed Meal, Meat Scraps, Bone Meal, Alfalfa Meal, etc. Do not fail to try our TUXEDO POULTRY FEEDS; also B. K., the wonderful disinfectant, deodorizer and sterilizer. Your patronage respectfully solicited. ... ! VERSAILLES FLOUR MILLS ❖ s •; ; •: •: � •: : •; •; t ❖ ❖ : ❖ •; :• ❖ • ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ • ❖ :• ❖ -! ❖ : ♦ •; : •: ❖ •? ; DR. C. C. PHEANIS DENTIST Over Central Drug Store Versailles, Ohio ,.j. .j..;..;. • • •: •! ;« ♦ •! •' F. H. GRILLOT The Tailor ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖•I Compliments of— J. K. LONG L_ Page Eighty-four THE SWASTIKIAN 1928 KROGER’S GROCERY Chas, Zeller, Manager VERSAILLES, OHIO GROCERIES, VEGETABLES FRUITS, AND SMOKED MEATS COUNTRY CLUB BRANDS Found Only At KROGER’S. KINDELL AUTO CO. THE NEW HUDSON SUPER-SIX THE NEW ESSEX SUPER-SIX REFLECTS TOMORROW’S VOGUE ► J� ♦£� ♦£• «j «£� «J� «J� £� «g « «£� ♦ � « J� «£� «j� J� «j� «£� J� « « « � « « «£• J A. R. HUNNICUTT CO. BUILDING CONTRACTORS UNION CITY, INDIANA Builders of the New Versailles School Building X 1928 THE SW ASTIKI AN Page Eighty-five X X X X X PROSPECTING FOR WEALTH— The old prospector walked mile after mile over mountain trail looking for a “good stake” . . . sometimes overlooking rich nuggets at his feet. We are like that. . . looking for a “good stake” when we might have one right here by starting a SAVINGS ACCOUNT and adding to it regularly. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK not only urges thrift —it also makes it profitable by paying 3% on SAVINGS. FEDERAL RESERVE MEMBERSHIP is a safeguard here as well as NATIONAL SUPERVISION and CAPITAL and SURPLUS of $75,000.00. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK VERSAILLES, OHIO • . «g .j. .j. 4. •% . ••• • - ► • :♦ :• !« 4� •!« !• •! 4 1 •! ❖ 4 4� 1 4� 4 ❖ 4� 4� 4� ❖ 4� 4 GENERAL AUTO SERVICE CO. J B and L. V. Swallow Our congratulations to the Class of 1928 Page Eighty-six THE SWASTIKIAN 192 X X Versailles Grain Co. DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN, FEED, SEEDS, FLOUR, COAL AND SALT OFFICE PHONE No. 74 • � « .j. .j. s. .j, .♦ j. .j, .j, ;• «, � ♦« a , .j, a .j. „ . ♦„ ♦« a . « {. WEAR-U-WELL SHOE STORE SHOES FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY Factory Price Shoes — Save a Dollar Two We have a splendid SHOE REPAIR service in connection. All Shoe Repairing Guaranteed First-Class in Every Detail. CLIFFORD SIMMONS, PROP. North West St. by Big Four Versailles, Ohio ($� •$ $� «$4 «£� |« � « � « � « J 4J4 J� 4 4 � « 4J4 J � 4 � J« «j «J� 4 4 J-4 4J4 4J4 4 -4 4J4 4J4 4 4 4 4 4J4 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 4J4 4 4 KELNER’S RESTAURANT Ice Cream and Candy SHORT ORDERS A SPECIALTY VERY BEST OF COOKING 19 2 8 THE S W ASTI KIAN Page Eighy-seven The 4-Ooor Sedan $1 US. Body by Ftiher Let Local Owners TeUYou! ' { OAKLAND — PONTIAC LITTMAN MOTOR SALES 110 Washington Avenue Greenville, Ohio • « «j j� j� j - «g� «j� j� ♦« j j� «j $� j� «$� j� «$ J� 4 3 ! •$ «3� J 5 5 1 3 3 3� «J 4 4 3 3 4 5 • 5 5 A Thrift Store For the Thrifty— Here you get VALUE and QUALITY as CHEAP as they Can Be Sold! WARREN’S STORE West Main Street Versailles, Ohio g� $� «$ «g� «$� «$� «g� 3 j «g 3� «j� -I «$� «J «j� 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 3� 3 3 3 3� 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 EDWIN F. NICKOL MEMORIALS VERSAILLES, OHIO X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page Eighty-eight THE SWASTIKIAN xy l AS THE YEARS ROLL ON BY— You, the members of the Class of 1928, Versailles High School, will be working out your destinies in the greatest school of all—LIFE. The Policy congratulates you on the successful completion of your work in the Versailles Public Schools—and wishes you unbounded success in the years to come; that you may acquit yourselves with honor in whatever field of endeavor you may enter. It will follow your careers with interest—and, as one of the Home Town Folks, it hopes to be a regular visitor weekly to your home, wherever you may locate. Good luck, good fortune, health, success and happiness attend on you! THE VERSAILLES POLICY PUB. CO. PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS PUBLISHERS OF THE VERSAILLES POLICY BLUE RIBBON FLOUR SOLD BY ALL DEALERS Manufactured By THE CHICKASAW MILLING COMPANY CHICKASAW, OHIO xxxxxx- 19 2 8 X THE SWASTIKI AN Page Eighty-nine X X X X THE GREENLAWN DAIRY FARM L. H. Rismiller, Proprietor MILK AND CREAM Delivery Morning and Evening in Versailles New, Modern, Sanitary Equipment {• ;• •;« • � ;« :• •: •: •;« :• ;• WALTER GERLACH Leather and Sporting Goods COATS, NOVELTIES, TIRES, TUBES, AND WHITE STAR GASOLINE 22 East Main Street ► V V V V V V V V 4 Versailles, Ohio «j� � « «j� $� «j� 3 j� «j 3 •$� j� 3� «j� 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 VERSAILLES AUTO CO. Authorized Sales and Service Using Genuine Ford and Fordson Parts PHONE 23 VERSAILLES, OHIO X X X X X X X X Page Ninety THE SWASTIKIAN 1 9 2 crx: x- 1887 1928 LEONARD MARKER CO. LIMOUSINE AMBULANCE SERVICE LADY ASSISTANT FURNITURE FLOOR COVERINGS ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINES HOOVER ELECTRIC SWEEPERS EXPERT PICTURE FRAMING AND FURNITURE REPAIRING 61st Year of Practical, Efficient, and Courteous Service. PHONES—Residence, 8; Business, 108 VERSAILLES, OHIO Compliments of— THE REED BROTHERS GOOD CLOTHES AT POPULAR PRICES “On the Corner” Versailles, Ohio -