Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1930 volume:

THE VERSAILLES PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE JUNIOR CLASS VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME NINE Page 4 THE VERSAILLES FOREWORD Only the Master shall praise us And only the Master shall blame; And no one shall work for fortune And no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of the working And each in his separate star, Shall draw the thing as he sees it For the God of things as they are. —Kipling. THE VERSAILLES Page 5 We dedicate this Annual to Supt. T. H. Everhart for his loyal and conscientious service to Versailles High School. We want you all to know That we our appreciation do show By dedicating this Annual small To one who has given to us his all. Page 6 THE VERSAILLES TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Dedication High School Building View of Versailles History of Versailles The Faculty Staff Classes Division Page Senior Class History Senior Class Pictures Junior Class History Junior Class Pictures Sophomore Class History Sophomore Class Pictures Freshman Class History Freshman Class Pictures Junior High School Pictures Activities ............... The Science Department .... Industrial Arts Department Commercial Department .... Philomathean Literary Athenian Literary Dramatic Club Orchestra Band Boys’ Glee Club Girls’ Glee Club Humorous Story Athletic Feature Football Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Alumni The Parish Girl Ads, Satire, Snaips .59-60-61 62163-64 ...65-86 THE VERSAILLES Page 7 “THE VERSAILLES” As we look at our building here, What makes it to us so dear? Why will it linger in our memory long, And never be forgotten when gone ? Is it the outward appearance, grand, That is going to make it stand ? Is it that we can see from without, About which we shall always shout? No, this will not linger long; It will soon be forgotten and gone. But things which we did while here, Will always be to us most dear. The lives that this building turns out, About these we can always shout; Let us boast of these men and women fine Who shall always stand the storms of time. Our aim in education is not buildings sublime, These will all come in course of time; It is rather to instill character in the minds of those Upon whose backs these doors shall close. We should be proud of our building new, For we know any better there are but few. Yet let us be prouder of the work within, Which is helping to rid the world of sin. Mr. Elliott. THE VERSAILLES Page 9 THE HISTORY OF VERSAILLES Having decided to change the name of our Annual, we think it appropriate to give a short historical sketch of Versailles and Wayne Township. Prior to the year 1800, many Indians roamed over the territory that is now Darke County, and a number of these had their camp in Wayne Township. “Mad Anthony” Wayne, after whom the township was named, was instrumental in ridding the county of Indians, and by the Treaty of Greene Ville in 1795. opened up the whole North-West to settlement by the whites. The year 1805 marks the time when a number of people from near the present site of Pleasant Hill, Miami County, Ohio, made their way up the Stillwater River, to Swamp Creek, and up Swamp Creek to the place that was in the future to be Versailles. The village was laid out in proper form in 1819 by Silas Atchison, one of the land owners, and was known by the name of Jacksonville, being named after Andrew Jackson, then a war hero and later President of the United States. The early pioneers soon found the need of churches and schools, and in the year when the town was laid out, a Baptist Church was built in the south-west part of the township, and is said to have been the second in the county. A Christian Church was organized in 1821 by Rev. Samuel Kyle of near Piqua, and at the time was known as the New Light Denomination. This building was located on the lot where is now Black Swamp Cemetery; several other buildings have been in use by this denomination, and at present they have one of the best church buildings in town. A Catholic Church was erected in 1838 on the lot where is now St. Valbert Cemetery, and its first pastor was Rev. Father Louis Navarron, a native of Canada. Settlers from Russia, Frenchtown and Jacksonville worshiped in this structure until about 1849, when each of the three towns decided to have a church of its own. Th first local church was located on the rear of the lot now owned by Mrs. E. C. Manier, and was once used as a Baptist Church. In 1888 the present brick building was erected, and since then numerous improvements have been made, and today it is one of the best in the community. A Methodist Church wa s next organized, the year being 1847; in 1883, the present brick building was erected and dedicated, under the pastorate of the late M. M. Markwith. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, located in the south-east part of the township, was organized and the church building erected before the early sixties, and for many years it was a prosperous and growing church. At present services are held there once a year. In the beautiful cemetery adjoining, sleep many of the early pioners who settled the south part of the township. The Webster M. E. Church was organized in the pioneer days of that village, and at present services are held at regular intervals. Trinity Lutheran Church was another of the early churches to have our attention. This organization dates back to before the Civil War, and today is one of the strongest churches in the northern part of the county. Several build- Page 10 THE VERSAILLES ings have served these folks, and the present building is one of the finest in the town. Emmanuel Lutheran Church was next organized, and dates its beginning back to 1884. Services are held each Sunday, and much interest is manifested. The Frenchtown Catholic Church, as we have already mentioned, was organized at about the same time as the local Catholic Church. This has a large congregation, and sendees are held regularly with a large attendance always present. In visiting the township’s cemeteries, one can readily see who were many of the pioneers that gave this community its beginning. Many of the early settlers were of French, German and Irish descent. The French, German and English languages were in use here for many years, but at present the English language prevails. The first school was built where is now the home of Frank Near-garder, on East Water Street. This first school is described as having a great fireplace, clapboard roof, a door of heavy boards with wooden hinges and a leathern or flaxen string to lift the latch. Windows, with sticks at short intervals, to which greased paper was fastened, let in the light and sunshine. The last surviving teacher of the first school was the late Aunt Sally Wilson, mother of J. M. Wilson. The second school was located about a square east of the first, just north of where is now the Worch Lumber Yard. The next school was taught in a building at the point where is now the 3-story building on East Main Street. The fourth school was located on a lot where is now the Buckeye Overall Co. building on West Main st. This house is said to have been low but roomy. It was also used as a place of worship by the Methodists for a short time, when they were building a church. Many of these early schools were subscription schools, and the teachers were paid salaries from ?10 to $20 a month. One teacher is said to have taught several days for twenty-five cents. School was in session for only a few months at a time. John Robinson is said to have been the first schoolmaster of the community. Schools were also organized in the township at an early date, and at present eleven teachers have charge of educational affairs in the township. The first improved school in the town was built on the north-east corner of the present school lot, it being a 2- story, two-room building. Later a frame building was also placed west of the other, and both served for a number of years. In 1876, the 3- story brick building was erected to take care of school affairs, and this served the district for more than half a century. After a number of attempts, a bond issue was voted in 1926 for a modern and up-to-date structure, and in 1928 the present commodious building was erected. Temporary quarters were secured in several buildings in the central part of the town, to be used as school rooms while the work of building the new school structure was in process. On January 3, 1928, school was called to order in the new building. On January 13, 1928, the dedication was held, and today Versailles and community boast one of the best in Western Ohio. The Village of Versailles was incorporated June 5, 1855, the name THE VERSAILLES Page 11 being changed from Jacksonville to Versailles. Peter Frantz, a native of France, suggested the name, and it was adopted without any opposition. The name, “Versailles”, was also given to the railroad station, and in due time the postofiice was changed from Jacksonville to Versailles. The Bellefontaine Indiana Railroad was started and finished in the early fifties, and this at once made the future of Versailles. Elevators were erected, stores enlarged, and business in general improved. A second railroad, known as the C. H. D., was built in the early ’80’s and for more than forty years served the community well. It was finally abandoned, the tracks torn up, and all property removed. Other improvements have been made in the town from time to time, but none more important than the Municipal Electric Light and Waterworks plant. The Versailles Electric Light and Waterworks plant was finished in 1901, and to duly commemorate this great event, a glorious Fourth of July celebration was staged, and many former Versailles folks were present to enjoy the day. A grand parade was given, showing the industrial advancement of the town. Two days later, Saturday afternoon, July 6. 1901, fire broke out in the west part of town, in the old Schelicl Mill. A high wind soon had the town at the mercy of the flames. Six business blocks, 38 residences, and many smaller buildings were consumed by the Big Fire. The loss was about $350,000. Much suffering and hardship were endured by the citizens affected, and help from neighboring communities was at once offered. The spirit of Versailles was still alive. John Kleinschmidt, one of the best known business men of the town, started to make plans to rebuild even before the bricks were cold, and thus encouraged many others to do likewise. Out of the ashes of the Old Versailles soon arose the bigger and better New Versailles. In 1913 another trying hour for this section of Ohio was at hand. The Big Flood of 1913 did not affect Versailles as it did other towns in the Miami Valley, but Versailles at once offered assistance to all who were in need of it. Versailles has had five newspapers in its history. The first was known as the Versailles Independent, owned and edited by Cook and Wade. This paper was founded in the early part of 1875. The next newspaper to serve Versailles was the Versailles Policy. At one time it was owned by a Mr. Linn, and later by D. W. K. Martin. It is now owned by The Versailles Policy Publishing Company, under management of L. J. Gunckle. The next paper to make its appearance was the Versailles Banner, edited and owned by Messrs. Radabaugh and Fahnestock. This paper later sold its holdings to The Policy Publishing Co. About a year ago, another venture was made in the newspaper field with the first appearance of The American Deaf Citizen, of which Roy B. Conkling is editor and L.J.Gunckle, manager. This paper is edited and published especially for the Deaf and partially Deaf, and now has Page 12 THE VERSAILLES a circulation of several thousand among these folks throughout the United States and part of Canada. Versailles, in all wars of the past, has given freely of its manhood and wealth. At all times the town and Wayne Township have been in the fore when any worthy project was on. Good roads and paved streets have replaced the dirt thoroughfares that once were in use. The town has many organizations that are helpful. It has five churches, two schools, six lodges, a grange, and minor societies. More than fifty business men and women; the old G. A. R. and W. R. C. whose good works were always noticeable, have as their worthy successors the American Legion and Auxiliary. Many fine things may be said of this community, but our space is limited. In conclusion, let us, in this year 1930, pause for a while and look back over the days that are gone, and be thankful that our pioneer forbears left so good a place for us to live. Let it be said of us, as we say of them, by the one who edits the school publication a hundred years hence, that “our works do follow us and we builded better than wo knew”. That they will dedicate their efforts as we dedicate ours, to the Old Home Town—and thus make it a still bigger and better VERSAILLES. —VIRGINIA BROWN, ’31. THE VERSAILLES Page 13 THE FACULTY A public school is a composite social unit. Though not so apparent, yet its existence depends upon four distinct factors: children, teachers, patrons and physicahequipment. Of these, we would place the teacher second in order of importance, for, as has been said, where there is a Garfield on one end of the log and a Mark Hopkins on the other, there is a school. Indeed, i t is apparent than an earnest pupil and a competent teacher are the essentials of a real school. Nor would we discount the importance of interested and cooperative parents, nor the asset of good buildings and equipment, but rather would we emphasize the work of the teacher in the learning process of youth. But if teachers are to measure up to their trust, they must meet the requirements of this modern age. First and basically the real teache -must have a strong moral character—character that emerges in worthy ideals and deed rather than precepts; character that feels consecration to duty. Never has this been more truly so than at present. And with an optimism that knows not defeat, the teacher must believe in the character of youth. Yet not blinded to the many foibles and pitfalls so apparent in the present, he must have foresight in preparin'- youth for the demands of the future. Moreover, certain standardizing agencies are set up with which the teacher must reckon. More training is being required each year of him or her who would teach. No longer can one with no professional as well as academic training enter the teaching profession. On the con-trary, theory and content in specific fields must be mastered before one may begin to teach. II- conformity to these general truths, the faculty of Versailles High School has been chosen. Each member of this corps of teachers has been selected because of his or her training and ability to fill some specific position. Not one of them is teaching any subject without having had minor or major preparation in that subject. Chosen from as many different colleges, these teachers represent quite a breadth of educational theories and practices that should prevent localism and bias. 1 v o state universities, four denominational colleges, one municipal university, and two privately owned colleges have furnished these teachers. Consequently, an attitude of respect for differing views should exist. In fact such does exist, making possible a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness between these teachers. Realizing that the chief cause for the existence of the public school is training of youth for most efficient citizenship, the members of our faculty have throughout the year exhibited in a splendid way that “higher loyalty” of which Itoyce speaks. And the students, sensing this ideal, have shown generally an excellent spirit of cooperation with the faculty and a readiness to be guided in their intellectual and social activities. And, what is the teacher’s reward? Salary, yes. But more final and enduring is the reward realized by the teacher, whose boys and girls have “caught the gleam”. Unlike the mason who sees the tangible work created by his mind and hand, the teacher must look for results in the changes than any wealth ever created. And the greatest reward of any teacher occurs when there has been aroused in the mind of some boy or girl a burning desire for knowledge and moral growth. Such a reward is perennial, a living monument to the American teacher, and to the teachers of Versailles. Page 14 THE VERSAILLES Mr. Elliott, A. B. Muskingum College Principal of V. H. S. English II Civics Algebra I Economics Miss Swartz Wittenberg College Home Economics English III and IV Mr. Everhart, A B., Ph. B., A. M. Superintendent of V. H. S. Ohio State University Ohio Northern University French I and II Miss Murphy, B. S. in Education B. C. S. Office Training School Zaner College Commercial Miss Harn Chicago College of Music University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music THE VERSAILLES Page 15 Mr. Fambrough, A. B. Middle Tennessee Teachers’ College Agriculture Manual Training Mechanical Drawing Coaching Miss Steen, A. B., B. S. in Ed Western College for Women Wilmington College English I Latin I Miss Kley, B. S. Ohio State University Miami University Miami Jacobs Bus. College Toledo University History Public Speaking Argumentation and Debate Gym Mr Rhoades, A. B. Wittenberg College Algebra II Physics General Science Geometry I and II Page 16 THE VERSAILLES THE ANNUAL STAFF In October, 1929, a meeting of the Junior Class was held for the purpose of electing an Editor of the Annual, to be published for the year of 1930. The election results were: Virginia Brown, Editor-in- Chief; Paul Trittschuh, Assistant Editor-in-Chief. Miss Murphy and Mr. Elliott were appointed Faculty Advisers of the publication, and a staff was appointed, consisting of: Adolph Althoff, Business Manager; Donald Fields, Sales Manager; Richard Grillot, Advertising Manager; Mary Ayette, Assistant Advertising Manager; Thelma Oliver, Activity Editor; Jeanette Miller, Social Editor; Lova Spillers, Alumni Editor; Marguerite Begien, Girls’ Athletics Reporter; Berniece Byrd, Satire Editor; Robert Paulus, Photograph Editor; Dorthabel Gerlach, Assistant Photograph Editor; Carl St. Meyers, Snap Shot Editor; Mary Hole, Reporter; Isabel Alexander, Typist; LaRue Byrd, Typist; Martha Ul-lery, Music Editor; Robert Harn, Artist. With such a fine staff, much was accomplished, everyone doing the work assigned him and doing it well—in fact, the Annual of this year is classed as one of the best to be published by this High School. The newstyle of pictures used for under classes is a decided improvement over the old group pictures. The name, “The Versailles”, is a very appropriate title, and makes the Annual seem to be part of the town, instead of a school publication. The cover of the Annual is a great improvement over the annuals published in the past few years, and it is hoped that a greater improvement will be made each year. The staff has much to be proud of and the school will be bettered by the publishing of this book. THE VERSAILLES Page 17 I CLASSES Page 18 THE VERSAILLES SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The eventful four-year cruise on the Sea of Learning started for us on September 13, 1926. We were a crew of sixty-one, eager for a new experience, with our captain and crew as follows: Paul Gerlach, President; George Berry, Vice-President; Dorothy Schilling, Secretary; and Evelyn Meyers, Treasurer. Pleasant weather marked the first lap of our voyage, directed by a board consisting of: Supt. Everhart, Mr. Puterbaugh, Mr. Kemp, Miss Jones, Miss Kley and Miss Norris. We did not wreck our ship of learning, but were placed in an old tug to finish the year,while a greater vessel was awaiting launching. In our first voyage, we were represented in football, musical organizations, and literary societies. One disaster marked our first voyage—the death of our loved school-mate, Leona Fritz. Some were forced to leave us on this trip. They were: Annabel Brandon, Clara Emerick, Bonita Fidler, Ruth Kimmel, Bonita Sargent, Sarah Starr, Mary Belle Subler, Ruth Marker, Alwanna Ley, Carrie Trittschuh, Harry Foster, Paul Mangen, Edson Matthieu, Gale Shatto, and Ray Smith. A picnic marked our first three-month shore leave. The second lap of the cruise began in September, 1927, with a smaller but more experienced crew of fifty-one. We started this cruise in the old tug, the new vessel being uncompleted. The captain and crew were as follows: President, George Berry; Vice-President, Ethel Brandon; Social Chairman, Amelia Simon; Secretary, Marion Trittschuh. A new director, Miss Barnhart, was added. Pleasures came to us when we were at last transferred to our new vessel, which offered us greater horizons on the Sea of Learning. We sailed along until we made dock, and celebrated with a picnic. A few left our midst on this year’s cruise. They were : Marguerite Hickey, Lucille Kissinger, Anna Turner, William Cost and Paul Strieb. Rapid sailing brought us to the shores of upper classmen, and where we looked forward to new pleasures and responsibilities. On this year, the cruise of our Junior year, we had Esther Smith as a director to take the place made vacant by Mr. Puterbaugh. James Garner, a director, guided our group this year. He was assisted at the controls by: Marion Trittschuh, President; Orlan Oliver, Vice-Presi- dent; Eve Fiebiger, Secretary; and John Hough, Treasurer. Many parties were staged en-route, climaxed by the Junior-Senior Reception. Too, this year we published the High School Annual, which we hope will afford many pleasant memories of V. H. S. Page 19 THE VERSAILLES We chose the red and white flag to float at our mast, a gold ring with a ruby set, and red and white roses for our class flower. Paul Gerlach and Chalmer Hesson, having completed the high school course in three years, graduated last year with the Senior Class. Others who left our vessel this year were: Curtis Baltes, Leroy Carnahan, Eve- lyn Printz, Coral Sebring, William Scheffbuch, Harold Shumaker, Henry Etter and Lawrence Wimmers. With a smaller number, but a determined crew, we began the last lap of our voyage in September, 1929. A few from neighboring ships boosted our number to forty-three. This year we had a new group of directors, with the exception of Mr. Everhart, Miss Kley and Miss Harn; they are: Mr. Elliott, Miss Murphy, Miss Steen, Mr. Rhoades, and Miss Swartz. The following officers aided in conducting the year’s business: George Berry, President; Amelia Simon, Vice-President; Glenys Rhoades, Secretary; Verner Oehrtman, Treasurer. Kenneth Bey and Richard Manning left our crew this year. The class was represented in Dramatic Club, Glee Clubs, Music Organizations, and Athletics. The Senior Class presented the mystery thriller, “Oh Kay!” for their Class Play. Also, an interesting farewell program was given by the Seniors. Page 20 THE VERSAILLES Chalmer Alexander Characteristic—Chesty Alex. French Hero—Milettc. He does like Mechanical Drawing and his nickname is “Lucky”. Charline Begin Characteristic—Chalter Box. French Hero—Cosette. A brunette; singing is her diversion. Glen Bennett Characteristic—Gloomy Benny- French Hero—Victor Hugo. His masterpiece hasn’t been published yet, but it may rival any of Hugo’s. Kenneth Bey George Berry Characteristic—Gold Bug. French Hero—LaFayette. A great leader and “ a friend in tied is a friend indeed”. Marcus Bornhorst Characteristic—Mercy Buckets. French Hero—Napoleon. Even the greatest meet their “Waterloo”. Carl Boyer Characteristic—Cheerful Bum. French Hero—Guy De Maupassant. Oh! the thrill of a murder mystery! Ethel Brandon Characteristic—Ever boasting. French Hero—Rosa Bonheur. The painter always appeals to one of an artistic nature. THE VERSAILLES Page 21 Alma Bruns Characteristic—Alert, busy. French Hero—Ronsard. Oh ! to be a poet and to express myself in rich phrases! Bernard Buxton Characteristic—Butter beans. French Hero—Joffre. No, he is not a famous general yet, —but wait. Nellie Coffield Characteristic—News carrier. French Hero—Lucia Manette. So sweet. So quiet! So lovable. Bertha Cramer Characteristic—Be careful. French Hero—Marie Louisa. She was quiet, but she always won her goal. Melvin Fast French Hero—Citizen Genet. Characteristic—Most funny. Melvin likes to make a fuss, now and then. Eva Fiebiger Characteristic — Everyone’s friend. French Hero—Sarah Bern- hardt. We don’t know about the tragedy; she should be a great benefactress. Lucille Francis Characteristic—Lots of fun. French Hero—Dahlia. Jest- ing helps one to forget his troubles. Oswald Grillot Characteristic—Orful grumpy. French Hero—Colbert. He would make good as a minister of France or any other nation, for that matter. Page 22 THE VERSAILLES Arlene Moore Characteristic—Ain’t much. French Hero—Joan De Arc. She’c. a leader among her classmates as Joan was among her soldiers. Evelyn Meyers Characteristic—Ever merry. French Hero— Madame de Rochefouceault. She would make a good wardrobe mistress for any quen. Raymond Marchal French Hero— Citizen De-farge. We wonder if he’ll ever take part in a Revolution. Charles Lange Characteristic—Charming legs. French Hero—Count Fronten-ac. Chuck would make good as a governor—a man of power. Ralph Labig Characteristic — Righteous loafer. French Hero—Marquette. A quiet man—a lovable man and a great asset to his community. Norman Kley Characteristic—Not known. French Hero—LaSalle. He inherits the great thrill of exploring and enjoying Nature. Donald Hile Characteristic—Duty hardened. French Hero—Cartier. They say Cartier always knew a great deal about other people’s business. Lois Harman Characteristic—Lovable, happy- French Hero—Josephine. She always takes life’s hard knocks with a smile. THE VERSAILLES Page 23 Charles Nisonger Characteristic—Chilly nights. French Hero—Champaign. A lover of adventure, ' a small man. Verner Oehrtman Characteristic— Village orator. French Hero—Clemenceau. A great orator and a good leader for future years. Orlan Oliver Characteristic—Only one. French Hero—Foch. He’d feel well ordering about a band of men. Robert Routson Characteristic—Rural Route. French Hero—Joliet. He was a companion to the worshiper of Marquette. Luella Petitjean Characteristic—Little Bo-peep French Hero—Eponine. She hears everything, but tells nothing. Paul Recker Characteristic—Precious rascal. French Hero—Jean La Parde (The Beloved Traitor). Who wouldn’t be a traitor for such a prize? Glenys Rhoades Characteristic— Good Riddance. French Hero—Catherine Med-cis. She has the bearing of a dowager queen. Dorothy Schilling Characteristic—Danger! Stop ! French Hero—Fantine. Isn’t she a perfect specie of a blonde ? Page 24 THE VERSAILLES Alfred Wickard Characteristic—All’s well. French Hero—Poincare. He has the voice of a great statesman. Amelia Simon Characteristic — Arrogant smiles. French Hero—Marie Louisa. She is sweet and gentle, and she still is seeking power. Marthalee Seman Characteristic—Many sided. French Hero—Zephine. She lives for her friends. Veatch Smith Characteristic—Vacant space. French Hero—Paul Le Jeune. To be or not to be—a “Reverend”. Joyce Stamm Characteristic—“Just so”. French Hero—Charles Dar-nay. People insist in doing things for him. Werner Stuck Characteristic—We’re stuck. French Hero— Charlemange. He is a great scholar and a promoter of learning. Marion Trittschuh Characteristic—M.T. (Empty) French Hero—Madame d’Ar-berg Will she ever reach the position of maid of honor for a queen? William Varner Characteristic—Windy vagabond. French Hero—Montcalm. He has decided never to be at Quebec. THE VERSAILLES Page 25 Esther Worch Characteristics—Easy, willing. French Hero—Marie Antoinette. She is lively, Jovely and loving, but she senis rather sad at times. August Zumbrink Characteristic—Ain’t ’e zip-py? French Hero—Voltaire. He likes History and English—we think that he will be a philosopher, if never an author. ADVICE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS (AT COMMENCEMENT) As we come together in this gay. It’s hard to tell just what to say. Tonite the Seniors are about to leave us And yet we have the Juniors with us. Juniors, you who are left, it's right I urge you to carry on the fight; Take up the banner, carry it through. And be ever loyal, brave and true The Seniors have set your goal, so high That to reach it you’ll have to try; Ever keep before you that mark on high, And ever strive to reach it—never say die. A wdfrd to the Juniors I have given— And now, to the Seniors who are leaving. Seniors, we praise you for the battle won. But I want to warn you life’s really begun; Life stretches away to that distant shore. And to reach it you must work more and more. 3o glory not in victories won. But think of life as just begun; Your accomplishments will be as naught to you. If you think that life is thruogh. I wish for you each a vision of life That will teach you to conquer mortal strife; That will make the pathway bright, you trod, And in the end lead you to God. Seniors, we re sorry you’re leaving old V. H. S. Truly you’ve been a loyal class We wish you Godspeed in your coming years. And may you all have shining careers. meeting —C. C. Elliott Page 26 THE VERSAILLES JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY It was a bright sunny day on September 9 that the Juniors of 1929 boarded the “Versailles” for a long journey. The old ship was built in 1884 and had many companions visit her decks. She was staunch and sturdy and helped the passengers through their hardships. Many trips were taken by the “Versailles” in which it lost passengers, but their places were taken by new ones. The captain knew the course and strove to make a successful trip. But soon a storm came along and destroyed the ship; she fought bravely, but it was of no use—she must give up; the waves washed her up to the shore, where she lay battered and torn—it was her end. Never again would she take the journey which was a part of her; her trials and pleasures were over. A new and beautiful ship was constructed; the passengers were really glad the old one was wrecked. People stood in awe as they gazed at the new “Versailles”. It was now ready for the long voyage. The first time we traveled on the “Versailles”, the waves dashed high and it was hard sailing; this time was when we were Freshmen. As Freshmen, we were overtaken by such a new and lovely ship and it took us some time to get accustomed to it. As the days passed, we realized our responsibility and eagerly set to work to reach the goal. Many social meetings were held, which the class enjoyed immensely. Fifty-five Freshmen enrolled, while nine dropped off at other ports. Following were chosen class officers: President, Paul Trittschuh; Vice-presi- dent, Richard Grillot; Secretary and Treasurer, Mary Hole; Reporter, Marguerite Begien; Sergeant-at-Arms, Thomas Boomershine. The ship anchored, proud of the success it made on the voyage. All hail! The ship was off, the ship glided along with a slow, even gait; we had made a new grade. Paul Trittschuh was pilot, and the following were his helpers: Richard Grillot, John Apple, Martha Ullery and Mary Hole. Each day we arose we realized the great responsibilities that lay ahead, and strove to leave our footsteps in the sands of time. We were always on the lookout for deep channels, and if we succumbed to one, we always found a way out. We stopped a while in one of the ports at the home of Martha Ullery, and here a party was given in honor of the crew. The dressing as little children brought back to us pleasant remembrances of childhood days. At Webster, Ohio, we were invited to a Hallowe’en party at Paul Trittschuh’s home, the passengers masking. Forty-six students started off on the voyage as Juniors on the “Versailles”. One was unable to finish the trip. The class of ’29-’30 has started a very busy year, and from all indications, shall keep it up. Many problems face them, but, working with a vim, they are sure to win. They had a great work to perform in choosing a class ring, which was done very successfully. Publishing the Annual and the Junior and Senior reception are others of their tasks. The class is well represented in Dramatic Club, Literary, Orchestra, Band, Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs, and Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball. Two Juniors were awarded medals when they were Sophomores. This is a good standing. The following are officers: President, Rob- ert Harn; Vice-President, Paul Trittschuh; Secretary-Treasurer, Dor-thabel Gerlach; Sergeant-at-Arms, Donald Fields; Reporters, Mary Hole, Adolph Althoff. —MARY HOLE, ’31. THE VERSAILLES Page 27 Isabel Alexander Adolph Althoff Walter Apple John Apple Mary Ayette Gertrude Banks Marguerite Begien Dean Bigham Pauline Blakely Thomas Boomershine Virginia Brown Emil Brandt Osa Butts Berniece Byrd LaRue Byrd Elizabeth Death Donald Fields Dorthabel Gerlach Elmer Grewe Evelyn Goubeaux Richard Grillot Velma Grillot John Hannon Carl Hardman Page 28 THE VERSAILLES Robert Hardman Robert Harn Leona Hesson Mary Hole John Hough Ardath Marker Jeanette Miller Jessie Nisonger Thelma Oliver Robert Paulus Harry Plessinger Carl Poly Paul Rhoades Earl Rismiller Elmer Rismiller Florence Shieltz Dorothea Simon Hugh Smith, Jr. Lova Spillers Kenneth Subler Carl St. Meyers Paul Trittschuh Martha Ullery James Weaver THE VERSAILLES Page 29 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY One bright morning in September, in the year 1928, the largest Freshman Class in the history of V. H. S. entered its doors. Of course, they were very proud of the fact, and determined to be not only the largest, but also the best. There were all types of boys and girls; shy, “green”, country kids and town kids, who were pretty “wise”. Naturally, at first they weren’t acquainted, and so, soon after the opening of school, a class meeting was held and the following officers were elected : Fred Haines, President; George Wasson, Vice-President; Betty Urqu-hart, Secretary; Walter Rhoades, Treasurer; Robert Everhart, Reporter. At this meeting the class decided, as has been the custom for years, to have a get-acquainted picnic and invite the Faculty. Miss Barnhart was the faculty adviser of this large Freshman Class, which enrolled sixty members. Near the close of the school year, the class had another picnic, at Edgewater Park. The class was very loyal to the school throughout the year, and all took part in the various school activities. On a rainy morning, this same class again entered school and found six new teachers awaiting them. But they weren’t hard to get acquainted with, and proved to be very interested in our school; and we soon liked them verymuch. Our class had diminished somewhat through the summer, leaving us fifty-two in place of last year’s sixty. As in our Freshman year, we had a meeting, and elected the following officers: Dwight Berry, President; Fred Schilling, Vice-President; Delma Troutman, Secretary; Newton Beal, Treasurer; Gerald Grillot, Reporter; Paul Gasson, Social Chairman. At this meting, we planned a Hallowe’en party. We decided that it should be a masquerade party, and held it at Lemoine Hall, with Miss Steen and Miss Swartz as chaperones. Pop and sandwiches were served as refreshments, and everyone departed at a late hour, after having enjoyed the evening very much. The Sophomore Class is well represented in school activities. George Wasson received a letter in football, Betty Urquhart in girls’ basketball, Warren Seman in boys’ basketball. The following people received lyres in the Band and Orchestra: Luther Sherry, Newton Beal, Lucille Bennett, Robert Everhart and Edwin Brandon. Dwight Berry will receive one in May. Many Sophomores took part in the Literary program; Robert Everhart won the instrumental solo. An Inter-School contest was held at Arcanum. Bertha Mae Stover won a silver medal by giving a humorous recitation. Also, in the county spelling contest, Delma Troutman won first place among the Sophomores. At a later meeting of the class, maroon and blue were chosen as class colors, and the sweet pea as class flower. We owe our many good times to our Faculty Adviser, Miss Swartz, and we sincerely hope she will be with us in our Junior year. Page 30 THE VERSAILLES Frances Armstrong Edwin Brandon Lucille Bennett Cai 1 Barga Donald Banks Dwight Berry Roy Border Doris Brandon Estella Baltes Newton Beal Richard Coffield Robert Everhart Ruth Fiebiger Ralph Fiebiger Paul Gasson Gerald Grillot Margaret Gerlach Edward Gerlach Rita Grillot Kenneth Good Alice Hoke Paul Heins Helen Ilgen Lillian Jacobi THE VERSAILLES Page 31 Gladys Johnston Alice Keeler Lester Long Mildred Labig Veronica Magoto Casper Magoto Russell Oehrtman Wilma Petitjean Dorothy Pequignot Walter Rhoades Leroy Rudolph Edith Stuck Luther Sherry Andrew Supinger Ethel Schieltz Frederick Schilling Warren Seman Joseph Shappie Bertha May Stover Helen Trittschuh Delma Trautman Betty Urquhart Helen Ward George Wasson Page 32 THE VERSAILLES FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In the autumn of the year 1929, a large group of lively young lads and lassies assembled in the Freshman Class room, to be initiated into the mysterious order of V. H. S. When the roll was first taken, there were fifty-four of us; but a few weeks later, one dropped out. However, the remainder of the Freshman Class was determined to go on. At the beginning of the year, we became confused quite a bit about our classes. Some of us had two English classes a day, but by experience, we soon learned where to go, and after a while found the right track—the track to success. We Freshmen soon began to show our ability. Mr. Rhoades taught us General Science. At first we weren’t able to understand it, but before so very long, the light dawned. Miss Steen taught us English, helping us to form proper habits of speech. Miss Swartz instructed the girls in the arts of cooking and sewing (to keep them from starving when they grow older). Mr. Fambrough helped the boys to make furniture for their future homes. Mr. Fambrough and Miss Steen say they have good prospects for next year’s teams from the Freshman Class. Laying aside books for the Christmas vacation, we decided to have a party. We were given permission to have it in the gymnasium, provided we cleaned up the place after we were through—of course everyone said he would help. So, on December 24, 1929, we had our celebration, having as our chaperone, Miss Murphy. Everybody enjoyed himself—until the time came to clean up. Then it seemed that everyone had to go home. However, in some unknown manner, the place was straightened up, and the Christmas party for the year was over. It was pronounced by all a huge success. At a meeting, the Freshman Class of 1929-30 elected its officers for the year. Miss Murphy acted as chairman until the president was elected. The following are the officers: President, June Falknor; Secretary, Marjorie Harn; Treasurer, Mac Greer; Class Reporter, John Turpin. We believe, under such leaders, the Freshman Class will be very successful in their school work. The Freshman Class was also represented in Athletic contests by having chosen from its group two cheer leaders who put things over with a bang, following again the spirit and ability of the class. We hope that all the members of this great class will be proud to look back over their record made this year, and will strive to make a higher mark in life. We wish, also, to thank the Faculty for all the courtesies they have extended to the Freshman Class of 1929-30. —JOHN TURPIN, ’33. THE VERSAILLES Page 33 Ralph Apple Ruth Althoff Juanita Baltes Paul Beare Sidney Bias Emerson Booher Edith Border Cecil Barga Norbert Boomershine Ralph Boomershine Donald Brandon Arthur Brandt Robert Coffield Arlene Clark Florence Conkling Mary Davidson Gorsey Deeter Catherine Etter June Falknor Marjorie Ficbiger Geraldine Gerlach Mac Greer Marie Gilmore Reva Goubeaux Albert Wetzel Henry Wenning Page 34 THE VERSAILLES Marjorie Harn James Henry Esther Hesson Galen Hollinger William Houser Evelyn Jones Richard Kelch Garrie Kimmel Myron Loxley Walter Lange Lowell Manning Mary Manier Mabel Meyers Harold Oehrtman Lawrence Rismiller Helen Schellhouse Louella Scherer George Subler Evelyn Simon Carl Subler John Turpin Hazel Trittschuh Ed a Trittschuh Joseph Varner Joseph Vogel Walter Weaver THE VERSAILLES Page 35 Myrtle Becker Franklin Briggs Marjorie Brown Richard Everhart John Graham Ward Hole Maxine Jacobi Earl Pittsenbarger Paul Reser Richard Schilling John B. Wilson Donald Young Mr. Martin Miss Gladys Kamman Lowell Byrd Ralph Cohee Ray Cool Eugene Everhart Virginia Frees Esther Gerlach Carl Jones Elaine Long John Manning Ralph Morgan Geraldine Reser Norbert Rismiller Nolan Young Paul Swallow June Ward Mary Simon Page 36 THE VERSAILLES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL It was the bright sunny day af September ninth, nineteen hundred and twenty-nine when the good ship, Junior High, set sail with a crew of twenty-eight, a captain and a first mate. Due to the nature of the pupils, none wanted to be passengers, so they were allowed the privilege of being members of the crew. The older sailors, those having one year of experience already on this good ship, were promised promotion to the finer and larger ship, Senior High, if they proved their worth as members of the crew on this last trip. The crew carried on the work, consisting of Arithmetic, English, History, Geography, Physiology, Spelling, Reading and Agriculture, in a very efficient manner, indeed. They ranked among the highest in the great ocean of Darke County. Of course it can not be expected that all sailors had work of this sort. In fact, they had several duties of a vocational nature; the girls of the crew acted as chief cooks and bottle washers, and here we find the chief cook instructed them in the art; several members were in the great musical given in March, bringing two high honors. To test the ability of the crew, the ship-owners gave several tests covering the work that was done during the cruise, and it was found that the members of the crew were all worthy of membership. Several deck parties were held for recreation during the trip. These were given on Hallowe’en, Christmas, and the day of landing, when the crew were entertained at a picnic. Several skating parties were enjoyed on board, ending at the cabin of the Captain or First Mate, where refreshments were served. On th whole, the cruise was a big success. A year of experiences never to be forgotten, but to be cherished throughout the years to come, was added to the seven or eight previous years of school life, and on May twenty-third, the vessel'anchored in Vacation Harbor, where the crew members were all given shore leav for three months. “Our ship is anchored safe and fast within the harbor, All’s serene, and soon a larger ship we’ll launch; Our guiding star shall brighter gleam until life’s vessel ends its course, And we be echoes of the past.” —Marjorie Brown. THE VERSAILLES Page 37 ACTIVITIES THE VERSAILLES Page 39 THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Science Department of Versailles High School is under the auspices of Mr. Rhodes, who teaches General Science and Physics. This course interests boys, whom we find are progressing under the efficient leadership of the instructor. The course, however, is not exclusively for boys, as girls have included Biology and General Science in their selection of subjects. Physics is the study of machinery used in our every day life. This gives the students a knowledge of the things in their text books. Biology is the study of plant and animal life, and is connected very closely with Agriculture. This study is very valuable to every boy or girl who aims to take up Agriculture as a life’s work. Each of these departments is developing each year by the addition of new experimental equipment and supplementary reading books. These courses are difficult and challenge the students’ abilities, but when a Science Course is completed, the student will have some valuable knowledge wffiich he or she may use in later life. Page 40 THE VERSAILLES INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT The Manual Training Department, under the direction of Mr. Fambrough, is doing excellent work this year. The students show ambition, perseverance and initiative in preparing their work. They are now preparing projects for exhibition at the Darke County Fair. The projects turned out by our department rank with the work turned out by better equipped departments than we have. Some of the most important projects completed are: Hall trees, magazine racks, smoking stands, console tables, flag stands, candlesticks and tobourets. Other features of this department are: The Study of Agriculture and Mechanical Drawing, which give our students a practical knowledge of these phases of life. The department shows improvement over last year’s work and, no doubt there will be more equipment added next year, which will be a great aid to ihe students in carrying on the work. Page 41 THE VERSAILLES COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department of Versailles High School has progressed much this year under the supervision of Miss Murphy. This department is young in our school, having its origin three years ago. The subjects stressed in this department are: Typewrit- ing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, while Commercial Arithmetic and Business English are encouraged as a foundation for the major subjects. The Commercial Course is difficult; it holds the student to a fixed routine. Miss Murphy stresses neatness, accuracy, promptness, punctuality and a good attitude toward the work. Bookkeeping and Stenography are presented in a way to duplicate actual experience in the business office. The equipment of the Commercial Department is new and the very best available. New typewriters are being added gradually and this High School will soon have a department that will equal any in the state. The course is a great asset to the student, even if he never enters the business world, for it will help in any phase of life. THE VERSAILLES Page 42 PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Philomathean and Athenian Literary Societies were organized at the beginning of the school term, with Mr. Rhoades director of the Philomatheans, and Miss Swartz, directress of the Athenians. Literary programs were given twice each month, each society alternating. The programs were very interesting, beneficial and entertaining. The thems of the programs were planned so as to develop the literary, social, cultural and intellectual natures of the students. OFFICERS President—Verner Oehrtman Secretary—Eva Fiebiger Vice-President—Glenys Rhoades Pianist—Paul Beare Assistant Pianist—Marjorie Harn Gladys Johnston Joseph Vogel Arlene Clark Evelyn Jones Cecil Barga Mabel Meyer Glenys Rhoades Paul Beare Alfred Wickard Robert Paulus Doris Brandon Robert Everhart Andrew Supinger PERSONNEL Leo McCallun Catherine Etter Albert Wetzel Carrie Kimmel Reva Goubeaux Walter Weaver Eva Fiebiger Bertha Mae Stover Luella Petitjean Osa Butts Paul Heins Walter Rhoades Frederick Schilling Lester Long Edna Trittschuh Richard Kelch Hazel Trittschuh Marjorie Fiebiger Edith Stuck Verner Oehrtman Carl Boyer Marjorie Harn Donald Hile Gertrude Banks Edwin Brandon Leona Hesson THE VERSAILLES Page 43 ATHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY On Monday evening, March 31, a competitive program, between the two societies, was given. Each society presented the same type of program, and the judges, upon comparing their scores, reported 925 points for the Athenians and 874 for the Philomatheans. Nevertheless, both programs were well rendered, and the students who participated are to be complimented upon the capable manner in which each portrayed his or her role. OFFICERS President—Melvin Fast Pianist—Newton Beal Vice-President—Dorothy Schilling Asst. Pianist—Evelyn Goubeaux Secretary—Alma Bruns Reporter—Gerald Grillot Newton Beal Gerald Grillot Ruth Fiebiger Donald Banks Ralph Fiebiger Paul Gasson Luther Sherry Veronica Magoto Wilma Petitjean Melvin Fast Mildred Labig Delma Troutman Alice Keeler PERSONNEL Helen Trittschuh Stella Baltes Esther Hesson William Houser Luella Scherer Ralph Apple Marie Gilmore Helen Shellhause Walter Long Myron Loxley Florence Conkling Mac Greer Arthur Brandt Ruth Althoff Lawrence Rismiller Juanita Baltes Warner Stuck John Hough Raymond Marchal Alma Bruns Dorothy Schilling Oswald Grillot Glenn Bennett Jessie Nisonger La Rue Byrd Evelyn Goubeaux Page 44 THE VERSAILLES DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was organized at the beginning of the year, under the direction of Miss Huldah Kley. After try-outs, twenty-three members were selected from a group of folly applicants. At the first meeting, the following officers were selected: President, Veatch Smith; Vice-President, Arlene Moore; Secretary, Marion Trittschuh; Treasurer, Paul Trittschuh. The club has been able to produce two plays this season. The first was a Christmas play, entitled “Christmas Eve”, and was given in the School Auditorium on the afternoon of December 24. The other was a three-act comedy, entitled “The Ranch on Sunset Trail”, which was presented on March 7th. In addition to the plays, the club members have taken part in school programs calling for selections of a literary nature. The work of the year has been difficult, but it has been thoroughly enjoyed by the members, who will never forget the fond memories of those hours of labor spent in pleasant associations with their co-work-ers, and the directress, who found the group always willing and eager to do their part. Only one misfortune befell the club. In our western play, John Apple shot his hand severely. The cast pi-oved real troupers when, even though worried over the seriousness of the accident and the loss of one member of the cast, they carried the play through to a finish. THE VERSAILLES Page 45 To balance memories of this unfortunate accident, we have the memories of the cheese man, the hearty invalid and his physician, the negro mammy, the house-boy, the girls from the “female cemetery”, the owner of the ranch and her mischievous daughter, the maids, the son of the mouse-trap manufacturer, the handsome foreman, the train newsboy, and the cowboys of “The Ranch on Sunset Trail”; and let us not forget George Berry s pet goose, which played such a comedy role in the Christmas play. Surely time will never erase these pleasant memories! “CHRISTMAS EVE” Mrs. Mulvany ......................................DOROTHY SCHILLING Maureen, her daughter ............................ MARGUERITE BEGIEN John Cassidy, landlord .................................. WALTER APPLE Peter Kenny, father of Mrs. Mulvany ...................... JOYCE STAMM Mrs. Kenny, mother of Mrs. Mulvany ................... PAULINE BLAKELY Michael Agern. postman .................................. GEORGE BERRY Bernard Mulvany, husband of Mrs. Mulvany .................. JOHN APPLE “THE RANCH ON SUNSET TRAIL” Mrs. Norton, Mistress of the Ranch ................... MARION TRITTSCHUH Virginia Norton, her daughter, home from the “Female Cemetery”..ARLENE MOORE Billie Norton, a precocious daughter of twelve ....... MARGUERITE BEGIEN Betty Randolph. Virginia’s friend ................... DOROTHY SCHILLING Dinah. Mrs. Norton's “Mammy” ........................... JEANETTE MILLER Carrots, lanch house-boy .................... . PAUL TRITTSCHUH Celeste. Virginias maid ............................ DOROTHABEL GERLACH Marie. Betty's maid ...................................... MARTHA ULLERY Jack Weston, from the East ................................. ROBERT HARN Lawrence McDonald. Ranch Superintendent .................... DEAN BIGHAM Heinrich Heidelburger, Wisconsin cheese manufacturer ..... WALTER APPLE Babe Honeywell, a hearty invalid .......................... VEATCH SMITH Dr. Cyril Loring, Babe’s companion ................................ JOYCE STAMM Bobby. a train newsboy .............................THOMAS BOOMERSHINE et®’ a COwboy ......................................... GEORGE BERRY Red Top. another cowboy .................................... JOHN APPLE PLACE: Sunset Ranch, near Cheyenne. TIME: One day in Summer. Page 46 THE VERSAILLES THE ORCHESTRA The Versailles High Orchestra, one of the prominent musical organizations of our schoool, has just completed a successful year under the supervision of Mr. C. M. Hengen. In the past years, music was not given much consideration in comparison to school work; this year, however, marks a new era, for a new orchestra has been organized, and the members of the orchestra have been presented with lyres, designating the number of years each has given to this work. A new program has been arranged whereby a student may receive a full credit by being a member of the orchestra. Each week a class period is given to orchestra practice, and several evenings during each week are also used for this purpose. These plans enable the student to meet the necessary requirements. These rewards are earned by the orchestra, for they have always been ready to furnish music for any kind of program; and we hope that this will be appreciated by giving the school a bigger and better program of music for next year. At the present time, the orchestra consists of fourteen members. They are: Evelyn Meyers........Saxophone Charline Begin .....Saxophone Robert Harn .........Saxophone Richard Everhart .....Clarinet Robert Everhart ......Clarinet Donald Fields ..........Cornet Veatch Smith .............Horn Adolph Althoff .............Horn Richard Schilling .....Trombone Joyce Stamm ..............Violin Cyril Vogel ..............Violin Marjorie Harn .............Piano Newton Beal ...............Piano Edwin Brandon .............Drums THE VERSAILLES Page 47 OUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Versailles High School Band has successfully endeavored, since its organization, to establish its worth in the school, and has proven that it is a valuable asset in the past year. With Mr. C. M. Hengeil, director, and Miss Marybelle Harn, drum-major, the Band supported the football and basketball teams in the games at home, and in many instances accompanied them on important out-of-town trips. These trips afforded the Band members a chance to compare themselves with other High School bands. The Band is now composed of twenty members, who have proven to the public that, after a year of hard practice, their organization may be classed with the best of High School bands. In acknowledgment of the efforts put forth and the ability displayed by the members of the Band, each was presented with a “Lyre” which designated the number of years he or she served in capacity of the Band. h SCHOOL L BAND . Page 48 THE VERSAILLES BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The members of the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs were selected by Miss Harn at the beginning of the school year. Previously, only upper classmen were eligible to the Glee Clubs; but because of the scarcity of voices, and the number of good voices among the Freshman students, the clubs are this year composed of members from all classes. The work is very interesting and a genuine pleasure is received at the meetings, which are held every Wednesday and Thursday evening of the school year. OFFICERS President—Orlan Oliver Treasurer—Dean Bigham Secretary—John Hough Pianist—Newton Beal PERSONNEL Melvin Fast Ralph Fiebiger Edward Gerlach Sidney Bias Thomas Boomershine Ardath Marker Robert Everhart Dean Bigham John Hough Carl St. Meyers (Bass) Orlan Oliver Warren Seman (Tenor) Richard Coffield Robert Coffield Robert Routson (Baritones) Robert Harn Richard Kelch Paul Recker Elmer Rismiller Joseph Varner Russell Oehrtman Luther Sherry Veatch Smith George Wasson Donald Hile Myron Loxley THE VERSAILLES Page 49 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB During the year the Glee Clubs presented two programs, a minstrel and a musical, both of which proved to be gala affairs. The Glee Clubs have as their purpose not entertainment alone, but through their varied and interesting programs, succeed in deepening, on the part of the pupils a much deeper appreciation for music. OFFICERS President, Marion Trittschuh Secretary, Evelyn Meyers Vice-President, Charline Begin Treasurer, Ethel Brandon Pianist, Marjorie Harn Francis Armstrong Edith Border Mary Davidson Dorthabel Gerlach Mary Hole Gladys Johnson Evelyn Meyers Virginia Brown Nellie Coffield Arlene Moore Marthalee Seman Lova Spillers PERSONNEL Soprano Charline Begin Ethel Brandon Elizabeth Death Margaret Gerlach Helen Ilgen Mary Manier Alto Bertha Cramer Ruth Fiebiger Thelma Oliver Amelia Simon Martha Ullery Marguerite Begien Berniece Byrd Rita Grillot Marjorie Harn Lillian Jacobi Jeanette Miller June Falk nor Alice Hoke Dorothy Schilling Evelyn Simon Esther Worch Page 50 THE VERSAILLES HANK’S IDEA OF A FOOTBALL GAME Hank, a backwoodsman, was spending his fust days in high school in the city. Hank was set on getting an education, and his parents decided to let him try it for a month or so to see how he would like it. So Hank, excited and a bit worried, went to stay with Cousin Bill in the city, and to attend his first high school . The noise, the jumble, and the hurry-scurrying of the big city dazed him a bit; his first week in the high school was the hardest of all. After the first week, Hank began to learn the “funny ways” of the school. He didn’t jump any more when the electric bells rang so suddenly, and was able to walk more comfortably in the crowded halls without being scared to death that he would get lost or be trampled on. At the end of the second week, he heard some of the boys talking about football, and, upon inquiring, found that it was a game eleven or more boys played on a big field; he learned there was to be a big game the next day. Since he had never seen a football game, he decided to go. On Saturday, after the game, he wrote his parents a letter ,and this is what he said: Dere ma and pa : I reckon as how you’ll be wondcrin wots happenin down here. Wal there’s a plenty. The other day, one uv t heboys was watchin me rite. He says as how I dont rite like he duz. Pa, you oughter see the game we play called footbal. My its awful ! The hole thing starts when the band plays. The team wears duds all bulgy in places and they wear somethin funny on their heads wot looks like a dinner bell. There’s about 26 of em, but only 11 of em goes out to play. There is a ball wot ain’t round in the middle of the big field with posts at both ends and white lines in the middle. They try to kick the ball at each other, cause there is only one ball, and a whole bunch of players ust kick and wrassle with each other as best they kin. When they gits necr to each other they alius pick a fite. A man with a tin horn or somethin blows it and makes em quit fitin once in a while and line up on each side ur the ball. Then one feller grabs it and throw's it away and then they all begin to fite agin. Once in a w'hile a feller that don’t w'anna fite ketches the ball wen they throw it awray and runs off w'ith it, and then the people wot ain't playin, they ump up and down and yell somethin aw'ful. The players all run after him, they sure run his head in the ground. Once in a w hile some player gits all beat up and they take him away and put in another player to do the fitin. Wal, its a mitty excitin game and after it was all over they said we beet. Wal I’ll have to git some inglish tomorrow. Wal, Pa, I might as well tell ya that I’m goin Keep on goin cause I like scule fine. The teachers sez I’m improvin a lot and I’m shore studyin hard ! I wish you and Ma could come up here some time and see me. We would all go to a football game. Your lovin son Hank. P.S. Mebby ye could send me a lettle more money. It shore goes fast up here. - ATHLETICS Page 52 THE VERSAILLES Mr. Sherry is our Janitor, here We think of him as one most dear; He keeps our house in neat array— There isn’t anything (about him) too good to say. We are giving him a place in our annual this year Because we think he deserves a cheer. We want him to know how nice it is To be in his house when the wind goes whizz. One of the biggest things in a school, right now, Is to have it in the hand of one who knows how. The health of the children in our school Isn’t placed in the hands of a fool. So here’s to Mr. Sherry, bold, He’s the one who keeps us from the cold. We should always think of him As one who administered to our every whim. —C. C. Elliott. THE VERSAILLES Page 53 FOOTBALL The Versailles High School football season of 1929 seemed to be trailed by the jinx known to have followed the team last year. But, at the end of the season, the record showed five games won and three lost. The total of points rolled up was 103, as against their opponents’ 51. Much credit is due Coach Fambrough for the fine record of the squad, as the boys have profited in more than one way under his leadership. We also recognized the help given by Mr. Hengen and his High School Band. The squad opened the season by suffering a defeat at the hands of Greenville. The players were truly green in this game, and much could not be expected of them. Greenville’s team was weak, but they seemed to get the breaks. Th second game was with Sidney High on the new V. H. S. field. The team showed some improvement in team work, yet not too much cooperation could be seen. It seemed that the next week must have been one of strenuous training, for our boys beat Arcanum, when they had come up to Versailles after winning from Troy, 6 to 0. Rockford next had to be given a lesson in losing. They were confident of winning because of their easy victory over our team in 1928. West Alexandria put up a great fight against the Versailles Warriors, in fact, the toughest game of the season. Page 54 THE VERSAILLES Then came Bradford, with one of its strongest teams . Rain fell in torrents; the day was the worst on which a Versailles eleven ever played since 1921, when football was first made a part of the Athletic Program of the school. Football togs were soon soaked; and it was hard to distinguish the players of the teams apart. The game should have been scoreless, for the teams were evenly matched as mudders. Next came DeGraff to meet the fast V. H. S. eleven that was now hitting on all cylinders as the result of past time and efficient training of their coach. Then came the final game of the season at Sidney with Holy Angels High. The Orange and Black gridders were trained to the minute —ready to show the Angels how a real team played. The Holy Angels were defeated, and how! The season ended as was predicted by Coach Fambrough: A winning team and a healthier, happier squad of boys trooped back to Versailles amid the shouts of the townspeople. They had at least made history. FOOTBALL SCORES—SEASON OF 1929 Versailles .................... 7 Versailles .................... 0 Versailles .................... 6 Versailles ....................13 Versaills .................. 7 Versailles .................... 0 Versailles ....................46 Versailles ....................31 Total Points.......103 Greenville ...............18 Sidney ...................13 Arcanum ................... 0 Rockford .................. 7 West Alexandria ........... 6 Bradford .................. 7 DeGraff ................... 0 Holy Angels ............... 0 Total Points............51 THE VERSAILLES Page 55 BASKETBALL The 1929-30 Versailles High School basketball team had a successful season. With the nucleus of John Hough, Paul Trittschuh, Harry Plessinger, Elmer Rismiller, Robert Hardman, Charles Nisong-er and Charles Lange, the Versailles Tigers developed a combination that was to carry the Orange and Black through a season of glory and victory. In eighteen court contests, the Tigers finished on the long end of the score in seven of the frays. During these eighteen games, the Tigers piled up 411 points, against the 438 registered by the opponents. On the home court, Versailles met with four reverses, these being Jackson Township, champions of Darke County; Hollansburg, the Alumni and Union City. The remaining four defeats took place on foreign floors. Versailles opened the season on November 29th, by defeating Gettysburg on the home floor, with a score of 27 to 14. Following the good start, the Tigers were defeated by the Darke County Champs— Jackson. The Tigers attended the Darke County Tournament, held at Greenville, and were eliminated in the second round, when they were defeated by Monroe High School, 28 to 14. Th game was fast, hard-fought, and one of the most interesting of the year. As a reward for their hard work, seven varsity letters were presented to the squad. Hough, Captain and forward of the crew; H. Smith, C. Nisonger, W. Seman, forwards; Rismiller, C. Lang, centers; V. Smith, H. Plessinger, P. Trittschuh, R. Hardman, guards. These lads played well, and are to be congratulated upon their good sportsmanship. Page 56 THE VERSAILLES Speaking of the coming basketball season, a winning team is assured. Moreover, a team can not be a success within itself; there must be a capable leaderandguide,—and to our Coach, Mr. Fambrough, we attribute this honor. SCHEDULE AND SCORES OF THE SEASON Versailles 13 Jackson .. 45 November 29, 1929 Versailles . 27 Gettysburg ... 14 December 6, 1929 Versailles 19 Greenville ... .29 December 13, 1929 Versailles . 30 Ansonia .. 15 December 20, 1929 Versailles 24 Alumni ... 31 December 27, 1929 Versailles 58 North Star 8 December 30, 1929 Versailles 17 Hollansburg ... 19 January 3, 1930 Versailles 14 Jackson .. 41 January 11, 1930 Versailles . 28 Union City ... 29 January 17, 1930 Versailles 17 Bradford .. 41 January 25, 1930 Versailles 26 Hollansburg ... 27 January 31, 1930 Versailles 15 New Madison ... ... 29 February 7, 1930 Versailles 37 St. Henry .. 16 February 21, 1930 GAMES AND SCORES AT DARKE COUNTY TOURNAMENT Versailles 23 Gettysburg ... 20 February 22, 1930 Versailles 14 Monroe ... 28 March 1, 1930 Versailles 13 Franklin .. 24 March 1, 1930 THE VERSAILLES Page 57 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Versailles Girls, the past season, had the most successful year that the school has ever known. With only three regulars left, Captain Begin, Marthalee Seman and Evelyn Meyers, Miss Steen developed a team that could challenge any team in the county. To review the season, mention may be made of the first game with Ansonia, and incidentally the first victory. The weak points were shown in this game, and it was up to the coach to remedy them. It was the first game for Lucille Francis and Ethel Brandon, but with hard practice, both displayed veteran style by the end of the season. The rough places were not ironed out by the second game, which resulted in a victory for Gettysburg. The girls, determined to have none other than a successful season, turned out for the following Monday bractice with a “do or die” attitude. This interest was soon manifest in the games, and victory after victory was marked to their credit. Nearing the end of the season, the return date with Gettysburg rolled around. Due to “stage-fright”, and hindered by the playing capacity of the floor, Versailles once again went down in defeat to Gettysburg. In spite of the two losses to Gettysburg, most of Versailles went to the tournament feeling confident of winning. The first Saturday witnessed victory for both the girls’ and boys’ teams, but the following Saturday at 12 :00 o’clock, Versailles met Palestine in a never-to-be-forgot-ten battle, losing with score of 20-19. Never shall we forget Betty’s winning basket, shot as the gun went off. Page 58 THE VERSAILLES Although Captain Begin, Meyers, Brandon, Seman, Francis and Trittschuh are lost by graduation, there are many prospects for another winning team; and when the first whistle blows for practice in 1930, a large turnout is expected. To the Managers, Nelle Coffield and Amelia Simon goes much credit for their dependability and hard work during the season. The squad which was selected for the tournament is as follows: Captain begin, running center; Marguerite Begien, running center; Ethel Brandon, center; Helen Ilgen, center; Marthalee Seman, left forward; Betty Urquhart, left forward; Marion Trittschuh, left guard; Lucille Francis, left guard; Evelyn Meyers, right guard. The following record reveals the scoring and defensive power of the girls’ team, with 10 victories and 2 losses: GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAMES AND SCORES Versailles 38 Jackson ... 25 November 29, 1929 Versailles 20 Gettysburg ... 38 December 6, 1929 Versailles 41 Greenville ... 15 December 13, 1929 Versailles 51 Ansonia ... 12 December 20, 1929 Versailles 40 Alumni ... 7 December 27, 1929 Versailles 72 Hollansburg ... 10 January 3, 1930 Versailles 24 Jackson .. 15 January 11, 1930 Versailles 34 Alumni ... 3 January 17, 1930 Versailles 42 Hollansburg ... 6 January 31, 1930 Versailles 25 New Madison ... ... 18 February 7, 1930 Versailles 9 Gettysburg ....30 February 13, 1930 THE VERSAILLES Page 59 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association was organized in 1885. Since that time each year has added new members, and now the membership is about 550. One meeting is held each year during Commencement Week, and at this time many class friendships are renewed. Those who have been called to their eternal home are designated by a star ( ) placed after the name. The following are the members of the Alumni Association, beginning with the year of nineteen hundred and fifteen: Class of 1915—George Ballinger, Forrest Ballinger, Leonard Baltes, Lela Begin Lensgraf, Marie Didier, Cyril Keckler, Ruth Kelner, Clarence N. Oehrtman, Mary Humrichouse Thomas, Mary Williams. 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, Bertha Oliver Oehrtman, Hubert Pequignot, Zelma Zechar ltessler, Gladys Moore Hiatt, Eva Riley Crowell, Carolyn Sammet Shilts, Ernest Shaffer. Class of 1917—Harold Douglas, Donald Gutermuth, Robert W. Hile, Edward Hole, Myrtle Nischwitz, Geraldine Oliver, Marion Reed, Robert Straker, Ruth Goubeaux. Class of 1918—Mary D. Didot, Martha Kley Douglas , Mary Hardesty, Hugh Huber, Gladys Kamman, Huldah Ann Kley, Lloyd Litt-man, 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 Ingalls. Class of 1919—Shirley E. Baker, Bonnie Blue, Otto J. Dapore, Helen Ballinger Gump, Kathryn Hahn Luste, Stella Pittsenbarger Hahn, Clielcie Sebring Krickeberg, Forrest E. Love, Esther Martin Roll, Grace McLain, Rollie McGinnis, Ellen Nischwitz Judy, Frank R. Reed , Stanley Sando , Ada Huber Stover, Nellie Brown Wicks, Pearl Williams, Philomena Humrichouse. Class of 1920—Joseph D. Begin, Thelma Blue Stone, Dorothy Oliver Briedenstein, Bertha Cashman, Henry C. Douglas, Edna Farley, Fred Frankman, Alfred Heller, Beatrice Humrichouse Nye, Annebei Alexander Johnson, Edith Klipstine , Elsie Littman, Jessie Nicholas Beach, John Nisonger, Ottis H. Oliver , Florence Petitjean Brown. Class of 1921—Henrietta Barber, Velma Buechly Hovatter, Ruth Border Keller, Forrest C. Boyer, Esther Brandon Christian, Jeanette Didot Sherman, Dorothy Hole Frankman, Mildred Minser, Carol Hardman Zechar, Esther Herod Goddard, Emily Jackson, Ellen Begien Kin-dell, Virginia Long Weisenbarger, Cletus Magoto, Willard Moore, Elsie Petitjean Smith, William Poly. Joe Reed, Klyta Kley Urquhart, S. Lee Whiteman. Page 60 THE VERSAILLES Class of 1922—Mabel Bookwalter Yourex, Junietta Brown Krei-der, Ruth Brown Greenwood, Welcome Burns, Leo C. Cashnian, Charles DeLaet, Dorothy Grewe Banister, Ruth Jacobi, Anna Margaret Jones, Gladys Boyer Keller, Harry Long, Henrietta Manier, Vitalis Manier, Erna Niederkorn, Colette Pequignot, George Pittsenbarger, Ruby Preston, Esther Smith, Lowell Stamm, Josephine Treon Runkle, Freda Williams Hill. Class of 1923—Ralph Alexander, Ralph Brandon, Norman Burns, John Ehrhart, Alma Fischer, Lois Frankman Peters, Arnold Grillot, Dorotha Grillot, Marybelle Harn, Geraldine Hardman Baker, 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 Schellhause, Julia Simons, Lorin Spenny, Ruth Clark Williams, Whilma Grilliot. Class of 1924—Ralph Beare, Thomas Begin, Anita Border, Florence Boyer Christian, Ira Brown, Kenneth Brandon, Lloyd Davis, Jud-son Fiebiger, Florence Simons Ehrhart, Ruby Fiebiger, Homer Fields, John Frantz, Kathryn Hanna, Forest Hile, Ruby Kley, Helen Long Brandy, Vernon Marchal, Paul Niederkorn, Willard Nisonger, Pauline Nickol Sullivan, Bernard Petitjean, Arthur Rismiller, Louis Schlimmer, Opal Scheffbuch, Farrell Hahn, Edgar Sherry, Myrtle Smith, Edmund Stamm, Alfred Subler, Esther Swartzbaugh, Mildred Trittschuh Hart-wig, Harold Urquhart, Glenn Zeller, Walter Rismiller, Eugene Gou-beaux, Norbert Grillot, Lowell Gutermuth. Class of 1925—Ruth Armstrong, Raymond Begien, Hazel Border Hole, Anibel Boyer Stephen, Helenetta Brandon Booniershine, Tom Brown, Leonidas Burns, Ruth Frankman Phillips, Harold Gerlach, Hubert Grillot, Margaret Grillot, Helen Hardman Littman, Mabel Hutchens, Norbert Littman, Faye Williams, Faye Linder , Ranold Loxley, Mary McLain Seman, Corrinne Meyers, Grazia Michael, Velma Nickol Seman, Levi Rhoades, Kathryn Sando Smith, Kenneth Scherer, Clara Schieltz, George Showalter, Bertha Springer, Elsie Stoneroek, Vernon Trittschuh, Ellen Wasson, Delbert Schieltz. Class of 1926—Georgia Trittschuh, Loma Kamman, Ward Swine-hart, Martha Fields, Paul Bogin, Loh.. an Blue, Mary Hubert Poling, Evelyn Schilling Matthews, Martin Fackler, Dorothy Wickard, Clarence Brown, Veronica Grilliot, Paul Eigham , Russell Smith, Ruth Spenny, Deba Haines, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Estella Cashman, Harold Klipstine, Vitalis Grillot, Overal Jacobs, Mabel Klipstine, Paul Grillot, Mary Ullery, Arthur Border, Bertha Hesson Frank, Magloire Barga, Lawrence Dapore, Marguerit Finfrock Orth, Cary Medford, Raymond Trittschuh, Leafa Oliver, Earl Martin, Charles P. DeLaet, Chalmer Ilile, John Meyers Jr., Helen Fischer Goodall. THE VERSAILLES Page 61 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 Treon, Kelsey Smith, Milton Didier, Ethel Hole, Evelyn Milne, Ward Horner, William Reed, Thelma Brown, Ruth Sub-ler, Walter Stair, Lyndon Francis, Anna Hess, Frances Thompson, Wallace Kimmel, Donald Fiebiger, Bernice Rhoades, Mary Boyer Printz, Lester Petitjean, Helen Kelch, Mabel Minser, Robert Ash, Benjamin York, Mary Pequignot, Pauline Wetzel Miller, Kathryn Martin Loxley. Class of 1928—Martha Grillot, Philip Brandon, Madge Falknor, Orville Brewer, Alma Begien, Wayne Berry, Clark Medford, Margaret Magateaux, Robert Brandon, Mary Etter, Milton Debrosse, Delbert Hannan, Wilhelmina Snyder, Edson Varner, Brida Dunwoody, Edwin Rismiller, Emmett Grillot, Ruth Nischwitz Brown, Joe Guillozet, Gertrude Fritz, Harry Banks, Elson Spraley, Lucille Sherry, Herman Mar-chal, Bridget Boomershine Lantz, Carl Harman, Herbert Boomershine, Jennie Fackler, Norman Ward, Geraldine Brown, Norman Treon, Dale Bayman, John Paul Swinehart, Bessie Martin, Harold Rismiller, Louis Francis. Class of 1929—Virginia Houser, Victor Dunkel, Harold Pearson, Paul Gerlach, Leona Grillot, Chalmer Burns,, Arlene Daugherty, Virginia Falknor, Kenneth Coffield, Mary Beal , Harriet Watson, Lowell Apple, Edna Baltes, Albert Goubeaux, Bernard Smith, George Ward, Genevieve Michael, Raphael Dapore, Lucille Meyer, Esther Hardman, Dorothy Miller, Burl Marker, Hazel Oehrtman, Esther Hanna, Chalmer Hesson, Paul Foy, Jeanette Ash, Wilma Paulus, Edwin Begin, Joseph Williams, Edward Monnin, Leona Gerlach, Lillian Meyers, Gladys Byrd, Norman Trittschuh. Page 62 THE VERSAILLES THE PARISH GIRL It was Fay’s first year at college. She, who had come with such high hopes, such high ambitions, now sat watching the fast deepening shadows fill her room. She remembered the leaving home; the first day and the signing up, as if it were yesterday. “Now, don’t fall for all the handsome fellows up there, Fay,” Uncle Phil said jocosely, kissing her goodbye. “Why, Uncle Phil, you know me better than that, I hope,” Fay retorted, but her face reddened a tiny bit. She turned to her mother, who was openly weeping. “Now, Mother,” she said, though her voice trembled a bit; “don’t be that way. I’ll be alright, once I get settled.” “Well, dear, take good care of yourself; write to us often. We’ll be up after you for Christmas vacation.” “Now for you, Dad.” Fay turned to her father with a laugh. When they had all said their goodbyes, she gave her bags to the porter and followed him to the puffing, hissing train. “Well, we’re off to college!” she cried gayly, waving them a last goodbye. The train pulled out of the station. She sank on the cushions, heaving a sigh of anticipation. She was on her way to college at last! Looking around the car, she noticed a girl, expensively attired, sitting on the other side of the car, looking out of the window with a bored look on her face. At her side was a little boy about eight years old. You know, the kind you see in the movies, with sandy hair and freckles. One you know will make a baseball star. On up farther, she saw gray-haired men, tired women with little children tugging at their skirts, querulous old women, and a couple good-looking young fellows. Then she turned her attention to thinking about college, with its large campus, the fraternity and sorority houses. Her thoughts continued in this trend until about an hour later, when she reached the college. It was a large, imposing building of gray stone, the windows looking like sentinals on duty. A smaller building stood beside it, which was probably the dormitory. “Gee! I’m going to like it here!” thought Fay, as she stepped from the train. She stood looking at the building. She went through the process of “signing up” and her room being assigned her. She carried her bags up to her room, unlocked the door, and walked in. She sethr bags down, and looked about the room. A dresser, two clothes baskets, a bed and a small table composed the furnishings. At once she set about unpacking, hanging with great care the dresses she had saved up her money to buy. Before she had quite finished, there was a knock at the door, and in walked her acquaintance of the train. Setting her bags down with a jolt, she looked around the room. Then her eyes fell on Fay, who was forced to say something in explanation. “I’m your room-mate,” she said, trying to smile. “Name is Fay Martin.” “Oh! is it?” rejoined the other girl stiffly—too stiffly, Fay thought “Well,—mine is Helen Johnson.” Instantly Fay thought of the Johnson Power Company, and wondered if Helen was the daughter of the president of that company. THE VERSAILLES Page 63 “I thought we were supposed to have our rooms alone,” Helen was saying. “I think it’s very inconvenient this way, don’t you?” She turned to Fay with a polite smile. “Well, you see,” Fay hastened to explain, chilled by her manner, “I was told that two girls occupied one room. I’m sorry.” “O well, we can’t help it,” Helen answered, with a ‘that-settles-it’ air. She turned away and began to unpack. Fay was amazed at the clothes she had. There were evening gowns, street dresses, half a dozen hats, and slippers galore. But she didn’t say anything, only wondered if the rest of the girls were that way. In her own mind, she had already formed her opinion of Helen Johnson. The days passed with the usual noise and confusion of starting school. Joining clubs, sororities, getting acquainted with teachers and classmates. But, somehow, Fay had the “outside” feeling. The girls were all high-hat and snobbish, she thought. She hadn’t been asked to join any popular sorority, only one that must have been organizd for old ladies and spinsters. At the parties and dances, no one had paid much attention to her Where she came in though, was on themes and compositions. Every time Helen Johnson or Jean Lambert or any of their friends wanted their English or Latin lesson, they came to Fay Martin. And Fay didn’t want to be a walking encyclopedia for them. She was human, and wanted good times like they did. And now, after all this, we find her in her sitting room, thinking. “And I thought I was going to have such a good time here!” she said bitterly to herself. “They’re nothing but a bunch of snobs.” She threw herself on the bed and had a good cry, lying there for a long time. Suddenly she remembered she had her allowance that morning, and she had some shopping to do. So, smoothing her hair and giving her nose a pat with a powder puff, she started down town. She reached the busy section, and stood waiting for the traffic lights to change before crossing the street. Suddenly, before her mind could grasp the meaning, a little boy ran out in front of a car. Obeying her first impulse, rather than her mind, she dashed madly out, and grabbed the child just as there came a deafening screech of braks. . . . And then she fainted. She came to in a hospital ward. A nurse was bending over her. “Why,” she exclaimed, “you’re better. We thought you never would come to.” Fay sat up. Her head was swimming. Suddenly she remembered the child and her fainting spell. “What about the little boy?” she inquired weakly. “Was he hurt?” “No, he wasn’t, thanks to you!” a warm, deep voice said, and a man walked up to her bed. “I’m William Johnson, and want to express my hearty appreciation of your saving my son.” “Oh, that’s alright,” Fay laughed shakily, for she was still very exhausted. “Anyone else would have done the same.” “Oh, no,” said Mr. Johnson. “No one else would have shown your prsence of mind. It was splendid. What is your name ? Do you work or go to school, or what ? Fay was sure he was looking curiously at her now. “Oh, I’m Fay Martin, and I go to college here in the city.” Page 64 THE VERSAILLES “Well, well! That’s great news!” he said warmly. “Nothing better than education ! Maybe you know Helen Johnson ? Well, she’s my daughter, and goes there.” “Yes,” Fay cut in. “I know her and don’t like her, either!” Oh, what had she said? And to Helen’s father! “Here, what’s this?” Mr. Johnson asked. “Don’t like her? How’s that? “She’s nothing but a snob !” Fay explained, glad of someone to confide in. “Ever since I’ve started to school, they’ve all been so cool to me. And I’m just about to the end of the string.” Her voice broke on the last word. “What’s all this about? Tell me, please. Maybe I can help.” Mr. Johnson had an idea of what it was. He had seen cases of it before. Now he took Fay’s hands in his and his voice, warm and sympathetic, was heard again. “Please tell me.” Then it all came out. All her pent up emotion broke, and the months of stifled unhappiness were revealed. “I see, I see.” Mr. Johnson nodded his head sagely. “Well, girlie, you stay here till you feel O. K., and don’t worry one bit, will you?” He rose to his feet abruptly. “I’ve got some important business to attend to.” He shook her hand heartily, and left. The next day, Fay went back to school, and what a coming back it was. Helen Johnson and Jean Lambert had gotten together a bunch of girls and boys, who surprised her when she came in. There were cries of “Hail! The conquering hero comes!” Fay sank weakly into the nearest chair. “What’s it all about?” she inquired. “Someone please enlighten me.” “Sure,” laughed Helen, slipping an arm about her. “We’re only welcoming you back to school. Thought the party might cheer you up a bit, didn’t we, girls?” She looked to the girls for an answer. “Yeh,” they agreed. “And see here.” They pulled her across the room. “We spent half our allowance for you.” Fay looked, and saw a vase full of full-bloom American Beauty roses. “Why, how lovely!” Fay gasped. She turned to the group of girls with a joyous smile. “It was just splendid of you girls to do this. How can I ever thank you ?” She drew a deep breath. “By becoming a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority,” Helen declared, placing herself directly in front of Fay. “Here and now, we extend to you a hearty invitation from one and all. O. K., girls?” O. K.!” they cried in unison. Fay wondered not a little at all this, but then, why worry? It was enough to know that they wanted her. So, until ten o’clock, the time when all had to be in bed, she laughed and talked to them as if she always had. When she and Helen were in Bed, Helen slipped an arm about Fay. “I can’t thank you enough for saving my kid brother,” she said, and her voice trembled. “But 1 don’t want you to think I’m high-hat or stuck-up any more, will you?” She waited for an answer. “I don’t see how I can,” Fay answered quietly; “let’s forget it all, huh ?” She pressd Helen’s hand and snuggled down happily. She was “one-of-them” at last. —Delma Troutman. THE VERSAILLES Page 65 FEATURES • • • • � • adds . . . 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Submitted to Mr. Elliott by William Kelch and Casper Magateaux. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii GERLACH GARAGE Chevrolet Motor Cars GOODYEAR and GOODRICH TIRES and TUBES VULCANIZING and BATTERY RE-CHARGING Miss Kley: “Richard, can you give Lincoln’s ‘Gettysburg Ad- dress’ ?” Richard G. (with surprise) : “I didn’t think they numbered houses in them days.” THE VERSAILLES Page 73 JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIII!IIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIII!II!IIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH See the NEW OAKLAND EIGHT and the New Series PONTIAC BIG SIX Ask for Demonstration OAKLAND-PONTI AC SALES LLOYD LITTMAN, Prop. VERSAILLES, OHIO ..... ......................................................... iiiiiiimiiii AN ODE TO MISS SWARTZ There are pots and pans and kettles galore; When I think I'm all done, there’s always some more, For here’s a dozen, and there’s a score: I’m Queen of the Dish Pans, Hooray! IlilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM GEO. H. WORCH LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Quality, Service and Satisfaction HOMER F PRAKEL, Manager PHONE 50 VERSAILLES, OHIO 020000530200000000020908060706060506081100001000000202020202232302020202090902020210111004090304111002020202024823020201010101020202230101000002 THE VERSAILLES Page 74 mi....mm'........miiiiiiiiiii...mu......................................................mini.............. LEONARD MARKER CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS INVALID COACH SERVICE LADY ASSISTANT HOSPITAL BEDS INVALID WHEEL CHAIRS COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS ELECTRIC SWEEPERS and WASHERS, STOVES, FLOOR COVERINGS, RADIOS, PICTURE FRAMING, EXPERT FURNITURE REPAIRING EAST MAIN STREET VERSAILLES, OHIO ;;;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiih SOME DAY everyone ha sneed of money. It may be for an Education, for a Business Venture, Building a Home, or Sickness. OUR PLAN is to help even the smallest depositor by safely investing his money and paying him a regular amount twice each year for the use of his money. WE deem it a pleasure always to tell you about our institution. THE VERSAILLES BUILDING LOAN CO. AFTER THE SHOW, ALWAYS STOP AT— VERSAILLES SWEET SHOP PAUL R. SEALSCHOTT, Proprietor Cor. Main and Second Sts. (Opp. Postoffice) VERSAILLES, OHIO lllillllllllllllllllllllillillllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllliiiliiiiiiiiiiiiililillilillllllllllliiw Mr. Elliott: “And how do you get on with your wife?” Mr. Rhoades: “I’ve a splendid working arrangement with her. In the morning she does what she wants, and in the afternoon 1 do what she wants.” Mr. Fambrough (in Agriculture class) : “What is a dry dock?” Dean B.: “A physician who won’t give out prescriptions.” THE VERSAILLES Page 7ij !ll!illlllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllillilllll!llil!lllllllllllllllll!lllllillllllllllllllllllllllllll :!ll!ll!l!l!llllllll!llll!ll!ll!llllllllllll!lllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllji:i!lllllllllllllllllllllll VERSAILLES GRAIN CO. Grain, Seeds, Feed, Flour, Coal, and Hay PHONE 74 VERSAILLES, OHIO :;!:!;!iiiiii;i:::iiiiiiii!!!iiiiiiiiiiiii!ii!iiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiim Miss Swartz: John, give me a sentence using the word “butter- fly”. John Apple: When we have pancakes at our house, you ought to see the butter fly. Central: Number, please ? Sophomore: Number? Woman, I put in a nickel, and I want my chewing gum! Illllll IIIIIIIIIIH'IIIIIIII N.IIIIIHIIIUIIIIIIMI lllllllllllllll iilll Ml' h ll:||l'll!!lllll!!ll!ll!! ..................................................................... Z ....... ................................................. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK VERSAILLES, OHIO United States Government Supervision and Federal Reserve Membership Are Important Safeguards Here W. C Gutermuth, President L. H. Trittschuh, Cashier 010253530202024823482353234853535323485348535348234853534853484848485390 Page 76 THE VERSAILLES D R . llllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllilillillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll C. C . PHEANIS DENTIST (Over Ward’s Drug Store) DiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH ’!ii:!!i[i!iitii:::iiiii::!i:i!tii:iiimuimiiiiiiiimii!iiiiiiiiBDiniBi:iiiH!i!HiiiiiHiimuiii!uiiiitni HE PASSED THE EXAM Professor Everhart was delivering the last lecture of the first semester. He told the students of his French class, with much emphasis, that he expected them to devote all their time to preparing for the final examination. “The examination papers are now in the hands of the printer,” he concluded; “Now, is there any question you would like answered?” Silence prevailed for a moment, then Donald Fields piped up. “Who is the printer?” IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM H. H. PESCHKE SON Hardware, Plumbing, and Implements We also carry a Complete Line of FRIGIDAIRES. See our large stock of HEATING EQUIPMENT and GAS RANGES and HEATERS. KAMMAN’S GROCERY Groceries and Flour —Shippers of— EGGS and POULTRY East Main Street VERSAILLES, OHIO THE VERSAILLES Page 77 lllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliyilllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH THE FASHION SHOP WARD’S DRUG STORE DRESSES and COATS DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, That have STYLE and VALUE CANDIES, KODAKS Underwear | Our Motto—“Perfect Sendee” Gold Stripe Hosiery The Rexall Store 22 East Main Street “On the Corner” VERSAILLES, OHIO 1 VERSAILLES, OHIO ASK FOR— B U C H Y ’ S COMPLIMENTS OF— PRIZE BRAND PRODUCTS HAM, BACON, Etc. THE J. K. LONG CO. CHAS. BUCHY, PACKER Main Street Greenville, Ohio VERSAILLES, OHIO 01010101010202000001535302015323532300021100000000000000000123530200000000010101020200000001000101010101010202 Page 78 THE VERSAILLES FOR— lill!lllllllliilllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllillllilllllllllillllllllllllilllllllllllllllll R. C. A., VICTOR CORPORATION PRODUCTS Thor and Conbon Electric and Gas Engine Washers, Electrical Supplies, Wiring and Fixtures, and Radio Repairing: SEE— CHALMER BURNS 103 S. West Street Versailles, Ohio ALTHOFF MARTIN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Scotch Tailored Suits a Specialty WILLOW DELL - OHIO TROUBLE AHEAD “Why do you look so troubled, Johnnie?” “Because if I go ter school terday, de teacher’ll lick me fer not preparin’ my lesson, and if 1 stay home, me mudder’ll lick me fer not goin’ ter school. Now, either I got ter go or stay home, but if I go an’ de teacher licks me an’ mudder finds it out, me mudder’ll lick me fer not doin’ me school work; an’ if I stay home an’ me mudder licks me, der teacher’ll lick me termorrow fer bein’ a truant! Gee ! Guess I’ll go ter sleep!” iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiia WILLOW DELL SALES COMPANY CAR and TRACTOR SALES and SERVICE WILLOW DELL, OHIO DELAVAL SEPARATORS IMPLEMENTS and REPAIRS FENCING and POSTS RADIO THE VERSAILLES Page 79 YORKSHIRE CLAY COMPANY F. S. FAST SON Manufacturers of DRAIN TILE and BRICK Tile Sizes 4 to 15 Inches Delivery By Truck Dealers in SEWER PIPE and COAL Smile, and the world smiles with you, and if you don’t know where to get a good smile, go to the Yorkshire Tile Co. for a good load of Tile. Residence Phone 32 OfHce Phone 15 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Miss Steen: Now, Turp, what is the third letter of the alphabet John: I dunno. Miss Steen: Yes, you do. What do you do with your eyes? John: Mother says I squint. John H : Did Dorthabel come down when you serenaded her with your saxophone ? Bob H.: No, but some guy got her out with an auto horn. Illllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN COMPLIMENTS OF— LEO GRILLOT DRY CLEANING COMPANY VERSAILLES, OHIO ON TIME! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU Miss Murphy: “How much time did you put on this shorthand?” La Rue Byrd: “Oh, about half an hour, railroad time.” Miss Murphy: “What do you mean by railroad time?” La Rue: “Including all stops and delays.” EXPERIENCE NECESSARY “Come, Mary, I will show you how to milk the cows!” said Martha to her city cousin, visiting the dairy farm for the first time. “Hadn’t I better begin with a calf until I get more experience?” asked the city cousin. Page 80 THE VERSAILLES iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw WHITE MOUNTAIN Creameries and Dairies NEW BREMEN - ST. MARYS - LIMA A good Company to patronize, whether you sell or buy DAIRY FOOD PRODUCTS. F. H. BOOMERSHINE SON illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH For Rent—1906 Model, knock-down, take-up, portable, rapid firing, high-compression, two wheeled Gas Buggy, cheap. See John Hannan. Mr. Fambrough made the following announcement in the home room : “All those coming in two minutes after the last bell rings are counted tardy and will have to stay in the ‘extension room’ 45 minutes.” Miss Kley (to History Class) : Now .does everyone have all then-copies of ‘World News’?” Paul Recker: “No, I don’t.” Miss Kluey: “Which is missing?” Paul Recker: “The one I don’t have.” iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii COMPLIMENTS OF: REED’S GOOD CLOTHING AND GENTS’ FURNISHINGS AT POPULAR PRICES “On the Corner” VERSAILLES, OHIO IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM Pace 82 THE VERSAILLES Ohio’s Largest White Leghorn Farm GASSON’S POULTRY FARMS TRAP-NESTED DLOOD-TESTED PEDIGREED WHITE LEGHORN SPECIALISTS GASSON’S STRAIN LARGE TYPE S. C WHITE LEGHORNS Versailles, Ohio VERSAILLES AUTO CO. AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE Using Genuine Ford and Fordson Parts PHONE 28 VERSAILLES, OHIO Ethel S.: We made biscuits today. Arlene M.: How are they? EthelS.: Unbreakable. John A.: How about a ride, little girl? Charline B.: Are you going North ? John A.: Why er, yes, sure! Charline B.: Then give my regards to the Eskimos. THE VERSAILLES Page 83 ill!lllllllllllllll!IIK!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIH THIS BANK WELCOMES YOU AS A CUSTOMER It’s a good Bank’s duty to offer guidance, advice and counsel to its customers in their financial dealings, and we freely offer you the benefit of our wide experience in any transactions where our facilities will be helpful to you. The only rules we have here are those of accommodation, so whenever we may be of assistance to you, please do not fail to call on us. You can always be assured the utmost in courtesy, consideration and service. We welcome the small account the same as a big one—the random customer just as freely as the regular. Many of our largest customers started with small accounts. Stop in any time, if only to say “HELLO”. IT’S YOUR BANK—USE IT OFTEN. THE PEOPLES BANK CO. If You Want to Sleep Free From the Old Nightmare------- Come and Eat with JAMES A. BEARE, Proprietor HOTEL SNYDER Main Street Versailles, Ohio 1IIMII!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||H Page 84 THE VERSAILLES iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliillllllliiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliilliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiililiillllllllliiilliiliiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliiillliillllililliiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiil COMPLIMENTS OF— DR. F. L. FALKNOR DENTIST First National Bank Building Versaillles, Ohio FOR QUALITY, SERVICE, DEPENDABILITY, DURABILITY: BUY BUCKEYE OVERALL PRODUCTS THE BUCKEYE OVERALL COMPANY Versailles, Ohio Coldwater, Ohio ........................III!.Hlllllllllllllll................I................ After Jessie had been at the boarding school a few weeks, she began signing her letters home—“Jessica”. Brother Tom thought he would give her a little dig about it, so he wrote: Dear Jessica: Dadica and Momica have gone to visit Aunt Lizzica. Uncle Sam-lca is talking of buying a new machinica, but he doesn’t know whether to get a Fordica or a Chevica. The old cowica has had a calfica. I was going to call it Nellica, but I changed it to Jimica because it was a bullica. Your affectionate brother, Tomica. THE VERSAILLES Page 85 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL; !lillillllllllllllli:illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllll!ll SOLD BY ALL DEALERS Manufactured By THE CHICKASAW MILLING COMPANY CHICKASAW, OHIO “Where did the car hit the man?” asked the lawyer when questioning the attending physician at the trial. “At the junction of the dorsal and cervical vertebrae,” responded the doctor. The foreman of the jury arose in his seat, and remarked: “I’ve lived in this county for upwards of fifty years, and I never heard of any such place; I believe it’s a made-up case!” POLICY PRINT, VERSAILLES, OHIO 0101010101010202020002020202000000010102010101110202010101010100 00000002020101020202024853480153020253232353232348000101020200000202020000530202020201020223234848484848535353232323232353530023485348534853530000024853