Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1932 volume:

THE VERSAILLES Published by the JUNIOR CLASS of VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL With the Aid and Assistance of the Students......... VOLUME 11 MAY, 1932 Page Four THE VERSAILLES WE DEDICATE THIS VOLUME TO That great and mighty body gone before us: That host of loyal citizens Faithful in peace and valiant in war— The Alumni of Versailles High School HE VERSAILLES Page Five ORDER o f CONTENTS Dedication Foreword The Staff The Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Organizations Calendar Jokes Page Six THE VERSAILLES FOREWORD IN publishing this volume, we have endeavored to do our best to bring back memories to you, the Alumni of VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL. 'If7OU, Seniors of 1932, departing from school, will have your places taken by other students. We hope this volume will be a pleasant reminder to you of your last year in V. H. S. E also hope that it will bring back fond memories of the year 1931-32 to those students now in dear old V. H. S. THE VERSAILLES Page Seven THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief...... Assistant Editor..... Business Manager..... Advertising Manager Circulation Manager. Athletics ........... Art ................. Organizations ....... Snap Shot ........... Calendar............. Jokes ............... Typists .............. .....MYRON LOXLEY .....CLIFFORD BIRT .......PAU£ BEARE .....JOSEPH VOGEL .....JUNE FALKNOR ..DONALD BRANDON GERALDINE GERLACH .....JOSEPH VARNER .......MARY MANIER ...HAZEL THITTSCHUH ...MARJORIE FIEBIGER .....ALBERT WETZEL .....RUTH ALTHOFF HELEN SCHELLHAUSE MABEL MEYER Page Eight THE VERSAILLES J. E. NESBIT Lebanon University, B. S. Ohio University, B. S. in Ed. Miami University, M. A. (Thesis incomplete) THE VERSAILLES Page Nine L F. Rhoades, Jr., A. B. Wittenberg College Ohio State University Huldah Kley, B. S. in Ed. Miami University Ohio State Unversity Toledo University Miami Jacobs Business College Kathryn Calderwood, B. S. in Ed. Ohio State University Bowling Green State College University of Michigan Naomi Swartz, A. B. Wittenberg College Mabel Murphy, B.C.S., B.S. in Ed. Teachers College Office Training School Zaner College Jerome Fambrough, B. S. in Ed. Middle Tennessee Teachers College Notre Dame University Charles Williams, A. B. Ohio Northern University Alma Fischer, B. S. in Ed. Wittenberg College Page Ten THE VERSAILLES SPECIAL MENTION SCHOLASTIC STANDING FOR YEAR: Seniors: 1. Harold Oehrtman 1. Gerald Grillot 2. Marjorie Harn Juniors: 1. Myron Loxley 2. Helen Schellhase Sophomores: 1. Berniece Roosa 2. Esther Schutz Freshmen: 1. Lenore Webster 2. Esther Gerlach COUNTY SPELLING HONORS: Delma Trautman has won First Place in Spelling for three con secutive years. DISTRICT COMMERCIAL MEET: Gladys Johnston won Second in Shorthand. Delma Trautman won Second in Typing. Esther Schutz won Third in Bookkeeping. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP TEST FOR SENIORS—DARKE COUNTY Gerald Grillot won Second Honors. Edwin Brandon won Third Honors. THE VERSAILLES Page Eleven CLASS OFFICERS President...... Vice-President Secretary .... Walter Rhoades ...Harry Frantz ..Lucille Bennett Class History The bugles blew! The curtain rose! That was in September— 1928. The actors were the students who enrolled as the Freshman Class. The school building was the stage and the other classes were the audience. Miss Barnhart was the stage dix ector for the first act. There were sixty-one actors in all. What a cheery group of faces! There were a few off stage actions; for example, a sociable evening at Seman’s Farm. Then the curtain dropped with this entertaining act. After a short intermission, the curtain again rose. We were then Sophomores. A few actors were no longer in the cast, and other new faces entered. The plot was quickly woven. We enjoyed a Halloween party at Lemoine’s Hall. Our class was represented in the class tournament. We made a fine showing, but did not “bring home the bacon”. At the close of this act, the class enjoyed a picnic at Gordon State Park. The noise stops; a group of boys and girls file onto the stage. They are now Juniors. Who is that person leading them ? It is Mr. Williams. Another interclass tournament was held. After defeating the Seniors, we met honorable defeat at the hands of the Sophomores. Oh ! I almost forgot to tell you the most important things. The students of the class published “The Versailles”, a concise history of the school for the year 1930-31. Also the Senior Reception was a fitting honor to the Seniors and an example of class ambition on the part of the Juniors. The party Page Twelve THE VERSAILLES at Spring Hill tripped the curtain for the third act. Now comes the climax—the LAST ACT. There are only forty-five actors on the stage, as a marriage during the year lost us two members. The Seniors invited the Juniors to a party at Brandon’s Farm, which was a wonderful success. Two interclass tournaments wrere held. The girls went through with flying colors, while the boys were less fortunate. Then comes a hustle and a bustle, preparing for Graduation Week. The climax, Graduation Week, is here at last. Then the curtain drops with a crash, and we ponder in our minds: “Whither do we drift?” —GERALD GRILLOT. THE VERSAILLES Page Thirteen Rhoades, Walter (“Dusty”) Dramatic Club 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Annual Staff 3 Armstrong, Frances (“Frankie”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Beal, Newton (“Newt”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Annual Staff 3 Berry, Dwight (“Mose”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Annual Staff 3 Frantz, Harry (“Fiddler”) Dramatic Club 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Border, Roy Dramatic Club 4 Brandon, Doras (“Dora”) Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Bennett, Lucille (“Cele”) Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Annual Staff 3 Edwin Brandon (“Ed”) Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Coffield, Richard (“Dick”) Dramatic Club 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Page Fourteen THE VERSAILLES Fiebiger, Ralph (“Phoebe”) Dramatic Club 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Gasson, Paul (“Papa”) Football 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 3 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Gavit, Cecelia (“Sally”) North Star H. S. 1, 2 Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Gerlach, Edward (“Ed”) Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Gerlach, Margaret (“Peg”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Grillot, Gerald (“Crappo”) Dramatic Club 4 Basketball 4 Literary 1, 2 Harn, Marjorie (“Marj”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary 1 Heins, Paul Literary 1, 2 Glee Club 2, 3 Basketball 4 Dramatic Club 3,4 Hoke, Alice (“Peaches”) Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Ilgen, Helen Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 THE VERSAILLES Page Fifteen Jacobi, Lillian Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Johnston, Gladys (“Mae”) Annual Staff 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Keeler, Alice (“Sally”) Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Annual Staff 3 Magateaux, Thelma (“Tish”) Houston H. S. 1, 2 Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Magato, Veronica (“Chocolat”) Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Literary 1, 2 Oehrtman, Harold Dramatic Club 4 Literary 1, 2 Oehrtman, Russell (“Russ”) Glee Club 2 Dramatic Club 4 Basketball 4 Petitjean, Wilma (“Bill”) Dramatic Club 4 Literary 1, 2 Schieltz, Ethel (“Sheetz”) Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Annual Staff 3 Schilling, Frederick (“Fred”) Glee Club 4 Literary 1, 2 Basketball 4 Page Sixteen THE VERSAILLES Seman, Warren (“Sacs”) Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Sherry, Luther (“Lou”) Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 3 Stover, Bertha Mae Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Annual Staff 3 Edith Stuck Glee Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Trautman, Delma (“Shorty”) Annual Staff 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Trittschuh, Helen Dramatic Club 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Literary 1, 2 Basketball 4 Urquhart, Betty Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Annual Staff 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Ward, Helen Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Weaver, James (“Jimmy”) Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Smith, Hugh A., Jr. Fairview High 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 3 Literary 1, 2 Seniors Not Listed— Long, Lester St. Myers, Carl Hannan, John Simon, Dorothy THE VERSAILLES Page Seventeen Commencement THURSDAY, MAY 26th GRAND MARCH—“Inauguration Maestoso—Henry VIII”....Thomas VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA C. M. HENGEN, Director INVOCATION ............................................. Rev. JOHN J. BRINKER VOCAL SOLO—“In the Garden of My Heart”..............Ball BETTY URQUHART ORATION—“America’s Free Institutions”................... CLEMENT EDWIN BRANDON SELECTION—“Chansonnette” ........................Huerter ORCHESTRA TWO-PIANO NUMBER—“Serenade”........................Josef Low MARJORIE HARN and NEWTON BEAL TROMBONE SOLO—“An Earl”.........................Fillmore RICHARD SCHILLING ADDRESS ................................................... Dr. E. J. ASHBAUGH Miami University OVERTURE—“Concentration” ................................••.Hazel ORCHESTRA PRESENTATION OF CLASS OF 1932.............................. J. E. NESBIT, Superintendent PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS................................... Dr. J. E. GILLETTE President of Board of Education BENEDICTION ............................................... Rev. W. H. FIELDS FACULTY J. E. Nesbit, Superintendent Huldah Kley Naomi Swartz Kathryn Calderwood C. M- Hengen Levi Rhoades, Principal C. L. Williams J. J. Fambrough Mabel Murphy Alma Fischer BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. J. E. Gillette, President Dr. F. L. Falknor, Vice-President Wilbur Griner George Stamm Edson Beal C. W. Stover, Clerk Page Eighteen THE VERSAILLES Se nior Vesper Service SUNDAY, MAY 22nd PROCESSIONAL—“Holy, Holy, Holy”..................Dykes THE COMMUNITY CHOIR INVOCATION ........................................... Rev. HUGH A- SMITH ANTHEM—“Sanctus” .................................Gounod SCRIPTURE READING ................. Rev. HUGH A. SMITH VOCAL SOLO—“The Lord Is My Light”..............Allitsen HELEN FISCHER GOODALL SERMON—“The Quest of Youth”............................ Rev. JOHN W. RILLING ANTHEM—“The Voice In the Wilderness”...........Scott BENEDICTION ........................................ Frances Armstrong Newton Beal Lucille Bennett Dwight Berry Roy Border Doras Brandon Edwin Brandon Richard Coffeld Ralph Fiebiger Harry Frantz Paul Gasson Cecelia Gavit Edward Gerlach Margaret Gerlach Gerald Grillot CLASS ROLL John Hannan Marjorie Harn Paul Heins Alice Hoke Helen Ilgen Lillian Jacobi Gladys Johnston Alice Keeler Lester Long Thelma Magateaux Veronica Magateaux Harold Oehrtman Russell Oehrtman Wilma Petitjean Walter Rhoades Carl St. Myers Ethel Schieltz FYed Schilling Warren Seman Luther Sherry Dorothea Simon Bertha Mae Stover Edith Stuck Delma Trautman Helen Trittschuh Betty Urquhart Helen Ward James Weaver Hugh Smith THE VERSAILLES Page Nineteen Senior Class Entertainment “THE PICTURE GIRL” TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1932 High School Auditorium 8:00 o'clock CAST OF CHARACTERS: JIM HARTLEY, the clerk at Seaview Inn..........NEWTON BEAL HOTFOOT JACKSON, a gentleman of color.......EDWIN BRANDON FLOSSIE FLOWERS, the hotel stenographer...VERONICA MAGOTO HENRIETTA McWHAFFLE, a piazza lady......BERTHA MAE STOVER MRS. WIGGINS, more at home on a farm...........CECELIA GAVIT JACK KENMORE, a college man from Ohio.........LUTHER SHERRY WILLIAM WIGGINS, who dug for water and struck oil..HARRY FRANTZ ROSE, his movie-mad daughter................BETTY URQUHART DORTHY DARLING, who works for a living........MARJORIE HARN T. AUGUSTUS TEMPLETON, who lives by his wits_DWIGHT BERRY Page Twenty THE VERSAILLES Class Night Program THURSDAY, MAY 5th CLASS PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS......... CLASS HISTORY . .. . WALTER RHOADES GERALD GRILLOT VOCAL DUET—“The Bells cf Avalon”..................Cherniavskv GLADYS JOHNSTON and CARL ST. MYERS CLASS FLOWER CECELIA GAVIT VOCAL DUET—“Old Virginia Moon”.................Crawford LUTHER SHERRY and CARL ST. MYERS READING—“Kate’s Torment” .............................. CLASS POEM VERONICA MAGOTO ROY BORDER MELLOPHONE SOLO—“One Fleeting Hour”.................Lee LUCILLE BENNETT ADDRESS—“Athletics in School”.......................... HARRY FRANTZ CLASS COLORS—“Red, White and Blue”..................... BERTHA MAE STOVER CLASS PROPHECY . DWIGHT BERRY SENIOR CHORUS—“The Old Refrain”.............Kreislei CLASS GRUMBLER . PAUL GASSON CLASS WILL ETHEL SCHIELTZ CLASS SONG CLASS MOTTO—“Honor the Red, White, and Blue” CLASS COLORS—Red, White and Blue CLASS FLOWER—The Carnation THE VERSAILLES Page Twenty-one JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ..................Donald Brandon Vice-President ..........Thomas Boomershine Secretary-Treasurer ..............Evelyn Simon Class History On September eighth, nineteen thirty-one, the Juniors started on the third lap of their voyage to grasp some of the many opportunities afforded by Versailles High School. The first lap of our voyage through dear old V. H. S. came when we were Freshmen. We were like most of the other Freshman classes at first, but under the supervision of our faculty advisor, Miss Murphy, we soon grew to be a very studious class. We elected the following class officers for the year: President, June Falknor; Secretary, Mar- jorie Harn; Treasurer, Mac Greer; Reporter, John Turpen. At Christmas time, the class hold a party in the gymnasium. A number of games were played. Everyone declared the party a great success. The class was very loyal to the school in participating in many of the various activities. In the fall of 1930, the class of “thirty-three started the second lap of its journey as Sophomores. We were a smaller, but a more determined group of students. With Miss Swartz as our faculty advisor, we soon set to work to accomplish the great feat of obtaining a High School Education. We found ourselves surrounded by many difficulties, but Page Twenty-two THE VERSAILLES we soon removed them by our unconquerable determination to receive an education. Both the Sophomore Girls’ and Boys’ basketball teams were cro wned Champs of the inter-class tournament. The class was also well represented in the High School teams and other activities. On September eighth, nineteen thirty-one, thirty-seven students returned to old Versailles for the third lap of their journey. When we started our Junior year, we knew that we were to have one of our busiest years in school. Problems that faced us were: The choosing of a class ring; entertaining the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Reception; and the publishing of the Annual. We have done our best in trying to master these problems. Miss Murphy was our faculty advisor for this year. We elected the following officers: President, Donald Brandon; Vice-President, Thomas Boomershine; Secretary-Treasurer, Evelyn Simon; Reporter, John Turpen. The Junior Class was well represented in Basketball, Football, Orchestra, Band, Glee Clubs, and Dramatic Club. The Junior boys were crowned champions of the inter-class tournament for the second straight year. In the semi-finals, we defeated the Seniors, 17-14, and in the finals we defeated the hard-fighting Freshmen, 48-11. The Junior girls were defeated by the Seniors in a hard-fought game. The Juniors wish to thank the Faculty for all the courtesies extended to the class of 1931-1932. —JOHN TURPEN, ’33. THE VERSAILLES Page Twenty-three CLASS Althoff, Ruth Apple, Ralph Arnold, Daniel Birt, Clifford Beare, Paul Boomershine, Thomas Booher, Emerson Border, Edith Brandt, Arthur Brandon, Donald Clark, Arlene Coffield, Robert Gerlach, Geraldine Deeter, Gorsey Etter, Catherine Falknor, June Fiebiger, Marjorie Goubeaux, Reva Hesson, Esther Hollinger, Galen ROLL Kelch, Richard Lange, Walter Loxley, Myron Manier, Mary Manning, Lowell Meyer, Mabel Rismiller, Edgar Rismiller, Helena Rismiller, Lawrence Rismiller, Werner Schellhase, Helen Scherer, Louella Simon, Evelyn Strader, Irene Trittschuh, Hazel Trittschuh, Eda Turpen, John Vogel, Joseph Varner, Joseph Weaver, Walter Albert Page Twenty-four THE VERSAILLES V . H . S . SONG We are a jolly set, full of fun and glee. High school you will find us full of mirth and jollity We never mind the weather when the school bell calls— You’ll find us in our places when the gavel falls. In us you see the little Freshman, To beat the others is the Freshman plan; We’re all good looking and we’re full of wit— In three more years we’ll be the big IT. In us you see the Sophomore, Our boats are headed for the other shore; The current’s swift and the channel’s wide, But we don’t need ponies to stem the tide. In us you see the bright Juniors, Our names are up among the stars; We have for our motto, “Upon the Moon”— So watch for our names in next year’s June. In us you see the big Seniors, Our names are up above the stars; We pity all the others who are yet below— For the way is rocky where they yet must go. Chorus: For we are the members of the V. H. S. We all are members, well I guess, yes, yes; We never mind the weather tho’ the winds do blow— So watch for our smoke where we go, go, go. THE VERSAILLES Page Twenty-five CLASS OFFICERS President ................Richard Schilling Vice-President .............George Coffield Secretary .......................Mary Key Sophomore Class History The Sophomore Class of 1931-32 has thirty-five students, consisting of seventeen boys and eighteen girls. We are doing excellent work in our studies, which is a very pleasing example to set. A few weeks after school had begun, Miss Swartz and Miss Cal-derwood, who are the home room teachers, called the students together for a meeting to organize the class. We voted by ballot, and those who were chosen are as follows: President, Richard Schilling; Vice-President, George Coffield; Secretary and Treasurer, Mary Key. We also played an important part in the school activities, such as football and basketball. There were six boys out for football, three boys out for basketball, and five girls out for basketball. They all showed great interest in these activities, and some received letters this year. Velma Lamey, who is a member of the Sophomore Class, invited the class, Miss Swartz and Miss Calderwood to her home at Brock for a party, on the Friday before Halloween. Many games were played, lunch was served, and all departed at a late hour. A tournament between the high school classes was played in the past weeks. The Freshies won both games that were played against the boys, and one of the games that were played against the girls. Just the same, the Sophomores are still bigger and farther advanced than Page Twenty-six THE VERSAILLES the “green” Freshies. It was only because of their luck that they won over the Sophomores, not because of their ability to do so. The Sophomore boys and girls both have good teams. A play was given on February twenty-second, directed by Miss Swartz, who is the leader of the Dramatic Club. Many of the Sophomores belong to the club, and took part in the play, called “Hey Teach-ei”. Many also joined the Glee Club, directed by Miss Fischer. We are participating in many different subjects, such as Latin, English, Modern History, Geometry, Biology, Commercial Arithmetic, and Manual Training. The class colors are Green and White, chosen in the Freshman year. Our motto is: “To Make the Best Better”. Our class flower is the Lily of the Valley. We hope that a large class will graduate in 1934, and each will be able to reach his highest ambition in life. HELEN LITTMAN, ’34. THE VERSAILLES Page Twenty-seven CLASS Apple Henry Baltes, Margaret Bennett, Margery Brandon, Maramina Coffield, George Ecabert, Pauline Goubeaux, Loretta Graham, John Greer, Mac Grilliot, Robert Harman, Otis Hartle, Merle Hoke, Treva Hollinger, Robert Houser, William Jacobi, Maxine Johnston, Drusilla York, ROLL Key, Mary Kelch, Albert Lamey, Velma Littman, Hel-en Magato, Cecelia Marchal, Alma Pepiot, Earl Rhoades, Cletus Rhoades, Herschel Rismiller, Florence Roosa, Berniece Schilling, Richard Schutz, Esther Stiefel, Ralph Strader, Robert Weaver, Mildred Wood, Homer Evelyn Page Twenty-eight THE VERSAILLES V. H. S. YELLS Orange and Black, fight, fight, Orange and Black, fight, fight, Who fight? We fight! Orange and Black, fight, fight! Yea, fight! Yea, fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Osky, wow, wow; Skinny, wow, wow; Wow, wow VERSAILLES! Now, how do you like that? Now, how do you like that? How do you, how do you, How do you, how do you, How do you like that? Wash ’em out, wring ’em out, Put them in a casket— Come on, Versailles: We want a basket! When you’re up, you’re up; When you’re down, you’re down; When you’re up against Versailles, You’re upside down. 1, 2, 3, 4—3, 2, 1, 4, Who for? What for? Who we gonna yell for? VERSAILLES ! We’re wild! We’re woolly! We’re built like a saw. We’ll down ’em like oysters— Raw ! Raw ! Raw ! Re, Rah! Re, Rah! Re, Rah, Re! Who are, who are, who are we ? We are, we are—Don’t you see? Versailles High School! Re, Rah, Re THE VERSAILLES Page Twenty -nine FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ..................James Pequignot Vice-President .............Lenore Webster Secretary ....................Fairy Wasson Treasurer ....................Bonnie Huber Freshman Class History In the year beginning 1931, forty-seven shaking Freshies mounted the steps of V. H. S., to begin a most uncertain journey through High School toward Graduation. Since that first memorable day, we have progressed rapidly in studies, athletics, and various other activities. Everything was different and rather strange after what we had been accustomed to in the grades, but, after a few days, we became familiar with the new and interesting surroundings. During that first week, most of us managed to get in trouble with everyone, especially the Faculty. Being Freshmen, most of our mistakes were noticed by the older pupils, the Sophomores in particular, and they possibly because they had just passed through the “green” stage. Our Freshman year has been full of such blunders, but we have tried to prove that the first impression is not always the true one. A few weeks after school had begun, we were allowed to organize and we selected as officers: President, James Pequignot; Vice-Presi- dent, Lenore Webster; Secretary, Fairy Wasson; Treasurer, Bonnie Huber. During the year we have lost three members and have gained one. We were well represented in both Basketball and Football, having seven out for Football and seven out for Basketball, including both boys Page Thirty THE VERSAILLES and girls. In the Class Tournaments, our boys won both games with the Sophomore boys, and lost both games to the Junior boys. Our girls won one of the two games which they played with the Sophomore girls, and lost the one game that they played with the Seniors. We were also well represented in Dramatic and Glee Club work. Through the efforts of our teachers, we have carried on the work which we began in the grades, and we have also begun some new subjects, such as Latin, Algebra, General Science, Home Economics, and Citizenship. Our grades ha e been as high, if not higher than the average class. As for conduct, we know we are far above normal. We have not seen much of the social life in our first year, but we hope to in the three remaining years. During the course of the year, we have shown that we are not as green as some of the Freshman class es which have in the past entered V. H. S. As we look ahead to our three remaining years in High School, it seems an eternity to some; and yet to the majority those three years seem far too short. We are determined to get as much out of it as we can. Although we have not made our presence felt to any great extent, we sincerely hope that we have made V. H. S. a slight degree better foe our having been here. In conclusion, we hope that the Class of ’35 will continue through to Graduation with much success. —LENORE WEBSTER, ’35. THE VERSAILLES Page Thirty-one FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Althoff, Ruby Baltes, Joseph Boolman, Emma Ida Brandon, Cyril Briggs, Franklin Broerman, Victoria Bruns, Paul Byrd, Lowell Cain, Joseph Cohee, Ralph Cool, Ray Fackler, Lucy Gerlach, Esther Goedke, Willard Goubeaux, Mazena Goubeaux, Winifred Grillot, Atlee Hartle, Nelson Henry, Bertha Hess, Merna Hollinger, Daniel Huber, Bonnie Johnston, Catherine Johnston, Claribel Jones, Carl Kiinmel, Velma Long, Elaine Martin, Gladys Nischwitz, Robert Pequignot, James Pepiot, .Evelyn Rahm, Beulah Reeser, Geraldine Reeser, Paul Schilling, Lewis Stover, Joyce Swallow, Paul Vankey, Haniette Ward, June Wasson, Fairy Webster, Lenore Williams, Edward Wilson, John B. Young, Nolan Page Thirty-two THE VERSAILLES JUNIOR HIGH JOKES Norine—“Tell me, would you still love me if I were ugly?” Bobby G. (absent-mindedly)—“My dear, you know I do.” Paul K.—“Girls are much prettier than men.” Lula S.—“Naturally.” Paul K.—“No, artificially.” Mr. Brown (to student)—“Paul, what is a synonym?” Paul B.—“A synonym is a word you use when you can’t think of the other.” Mr. Martin (in Arithmetic), after explaining a very hard problem, turned to his class and calmly said : “Now watch the board very close- ly and I will run through it again.” Paul K.—“Edna, you should see the altar in our church,” Edna P. (excitedly)—“Lead me to it!” Teacher (in Geography)—“Donna, what is a volcano?” Donna Z.—“ Well, (thoughtfully) 1 don’t know, unless it is a mountain with the stomach-ache.” When the bright little Falknor boy was taken by his mother to choose a pair of knickerbockers, his choice fell on a pair to which a card was attached, stating: “Tnese can’t be beaten.” Intelligent boy! Teacher—“You bad boy. I wish I were your father for about twenty-four hours.” Charles M.—“Well, Teacher, i’ll speak to mother about it, and maybe I can fix it up for you.” John M.— ‘I guess you’ve been out with worse looking fellows than ‘me’, haven’t you?” Bessie G.—“Please be still, I heard you the first time. I was just trying to think.” Minister (closing Sunday sermon)—“And, Brothers, don’t motor around with other men’s wives!” Man in congregation jumps up and snaps his fingers. Same man (whom we recognize as Jimmy Falknor)—“Preacher, I’m sorry I maac that commotion in church, but that sentence of yours just reminded me where I left my umbrella last night.” THE VERSAILLES Page Thirty-three CLASS ROLL Seventh Grade Booher, Ir in Cashman, Ralph Deeter, Percy Foster, William Hiatt, Harrigan Lange, Ralph Marker, Arthur Matthieu, Henry Mumaw, Bob Pheanis, Charles Plock, Fritz Stamm, Keith Turpen, Bob Bigham, Betty Ellen Dabe, Pauline Dabe, Peggy Gunckle, Margaret Hay Marcella Reck, Alice Rismiller, Luemma Stover, Helen Eighth Grade Cain, Betty Conkling, Lucia Graves, Christine Kelch, Dorthea Fahnestock, Norine Goubeaux, Bessie Jacobs, Opal Pearson, Edna Mae Plock, Henrietta Simon, Mary Staugler, Luella Zeller, Donna Bechtold, Helen Briggs, Ralph Buell, Paul Falknor, Jimmie Gerlach, Bobby Goudy, Norval Kamman, Paul Manning, John Moore, Charles Rismiller, Marion Page Thirty-four THE VERSAILLES SEVENTH GRADE HISTORY Nineteen happy boys and girls entered Versailles First Grade in September of the year 1924. Although some dropped out, the vacancies were soon filled. We went through the first six grades and finally arrived in our seventh year with twenty-one pupils. One dropped out, but another pupil soon filled his place. Our school days have been very happy because of the excellent teachers we have had. We started our school days in the “Old Building”, which makes us appreciate our beautiful new one. We are represented in the Band and Orchestra, and also in the operetta given by the first eight grades in April, 1932. —BOB TURPEN, “38”. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY Basketball Games On the 29th of January, the Junior High Boys played a game of basketball with the Freshies. The game was a very exciting one. Jimmy Falknor and Bob Turpin certainly showed the crowd they could play basketball. The score ended 11 to 14 in favor of the Freshmen. On the 12th of February, the Junior High Girls played the Freshie Girls. It seemed as though the Freshies had more practice and were in better condition to play than we. We were all feeling pretty tough. This game starred Lucia Colliding and Betty Cain for Junior High. The score was 7 to 2 in favor of our opponents. Programs The Elementary Grades, under the direction of Miss Alma Fischer, presented an operetta in the High School Auditorium, April 1st. It was titled, “The Palace of Carelessness”. We were pleased to have a very large crowd present. On Friday before Christmas, each grade gave a short program. Ours was entitled “The Coming of Christmas”. Many visitors were presem and we are sure that they enjoyed our program. THE VERSAILLES Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-six THE VERSAILLES Our Library “A little learning is a dangerous thing— Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring; These shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking deeply sobers us again.” —Pope. The students in the various departments of V. H. S. very frequently gather more material or “drink more deeply” on certain topics, from books in the library. The fact that more than one hundred books are taken from the library each week, proves that it is appreciated by the students, and that they are taking advantage of it. In addition to the many shelves of books, the library contains a list of magazines which are read and enjoyed by the high school students. These are current event magazines—Pathfinder, Literary Digest, New Republic, National Republic; science magazines—Modern Mechanics, Popular Science; vocational magazines—Agricultural Student, Industrial Arts and Vocations, Country Gentleman; and magazines of interest because of their stories and articles—American, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Home Companion, Ladies’ Home Journal, Collier’s, and The Saturday Evening Post. These magazines cost the school twenty-five dollars per year. Many new books have been added to the library this year. The Parent-Teacher Association presented a new set of Britannica Encyclopedias (24 large volumes), which students and teachers appreciated and use to a great extent. This set of encyclopedias sells at $129.50. Forty-eight new fiction and historical books costing $80, $77 of which was contributed by the Class of 1929, and $3.00 by the Class of 1931, were added to the library. This money was held in trust by the Faculty advisor, Miss Kley. Nineteen other books, costing $33.36, were added by the school. The library has been thoroughly renovated this year. Both the shelves and books were freshly labeled, and the books were rearranged. Most of the books were covered with boc-lac, which gave them a cleaned and fresh appearance. The Home Economics class, under the direction of Miss Swartz, sewed and rebound many of the books that had seen hard usage, and this also added much to the appearance of the library. The librarian for this year was Miss Fischer. She was very efficient and spent much time in the library before, after, and during school hours. Bertha Mae Stover was the student assistant. She spent one period a week training Mary Key as assistant for the next year. The library always has been, and, it is hoped, always will be, a large item in our school. THE VERSAILLES Page Thirty-seven —-— THE FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE DRAMATIC CLUB In the Fall of nineten hundred thirty-one, thirty-two students of the Freshman and Sophomore classes reported to Miss Swartz, and made known their desire to join the Dramatic Club. The following officers were elected : President, Merle Hartle; Vice-President, Pauline Ecabert; Secretary-Treasurer, Bernice Roosa. On the afternoon of February 22, 1932, the club presented a two-act play, entitled, “Hey, Teacher!” This was a humorous play, showing the difficulties of a school board, hiring applicant teachers. The ideal person was finally secured, and the remainder of the play depicted the mischievous antics of the students, and the poor teacher worried and fatigued after the first day’s teaching. The roles were portrayed by the following students: School Silas Hardapplc ..... Jeremiah Stubbs ..... Tiabatha Lump ....... Isabelle Trotter ..... Directors ..........Merle Hartle ........Cletus Rhoades ........Billie Brandon ....� .....Velma Lamey Page Thirty-eight THE VERSAILLES Applicants for School Professor Spotsendots ..................John Graham Miss Bardwright ..........Florence Rismiller Mrs. Valencea Liu Shane ....Pauline Ecabert Pupils of the School Tony ..........................Atlee Grillot Izzy ......................... Nolan Young Alie ..........................Henry Apple Ezra ......................James Pequignot Reginald ..................Edward Williams Sassprella ...................Maxine Jacobi Garnet ...............................Lenore Webster Opal ..................................Fairy Wasson Ruby ...........................June Ward Amethyst ..................Claribel Johnston Onyx ......................Margery Bennett This is the first year that the Freshmen and Sophomores have combined and organized a dramatic club. It has been a very successful club, and a larger and better one is predicted for next year. THE VERSAILLES Page Thirty-nine SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB I hold the world— A stage where every man— Must play a part. —Shakespeare. The Seniors all desire to become good actors, for every member of the class is a member of the Senior Dramatic Club. At their meeting they chose as officers: President—Frederick Schilling Vice-President—Newton Beal Secretary-Treasurer—Richard Coffield The club began the year’s work with a program, presented at the September meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association: Reading ................. VERONICA MAGATEAUX Song ....................... BETTY URQUHART Reading .................. BERTHA MAE STOVER Piano Duet ....MARJORIE HARN and NEWTON BEAL Twelve Senior boys and girls delivered orations in the Prince of Peace Declamation contest, held in the school auditorium, Armistice Day. On very short notice, the following short program was given on the morning of Temperance Day: Piano Solo ..................... MARJORIE HARN Reading ................... BERTHA MAE STOVER Vocal Solo ...................BETTY URQUHART Later in the year, a morning’s entertainment was derived from the club’s weird but humorous pantomime, “The Ghost Walk”. Page Forty THE VERSAILLES THE CAST: Reader ........................ VERONICA MAGATEAUX Real Estate Agent ............................. EDITH STUCK Henrietta, maid of the 90’s ...... BETTY URQUHART Justin, the villain .................. LESTER LONG Cleopatra, the vamp ............... BERTHA MAE STOVER Henry, an Englishman ................. NEWTON BEAL Charleston Butler .................... DWIGHT BERRY Ghosts ..........FRANCES ARMSTRONG, HELEN ILGEN, CECELIA GAVIT, HELEN TRITTSCHUH On Arbor Day, the Senior Dramatic Class gave the following program : Song—“America” ..................................... Scriptures—Responsive Reading ...................... “Idea of Arbor Day”....................HARRY FRANTZ HISTORIC TREES: The Charter Oak ....................... EDITH STUCK The Liberty Elm ............................... HELEN TRITTSCHUH Washington Elm ................. FRANCES ARMSTRONG Burgoyne’s Elm ......................... ALICE HOKE Treaty Elm .......................... MARJORIE HARN Tree from Napoleon’s Grave...VERONICA MAGATEAUX The Carey Tree ......................... HELEN ILGEN Hamilton Trees .................... BETTY URQUHART FAMOUS OHIO TREES: The Great Pie Tree .................... JOHN TURPEN The Logan Elm ........................... HUGH SMITH The Lone Sentinel ..................... DWIGHT BERRY Song—“Trees” .................................. BETTY URQUHART NEWTON BEAL, Accompanist Poem—“The Goldenrod” ................. CECELIA GAVIT Essay—“Luther Burbank” ........... RICHARD COFFIELD Poem—“The Little Tree” ......... BERTHA MAE STOVER “The Nature Lover’s Creed” ......... WALTER RHOADES “Ode To the Trees; What Will You Be?”. .DORAS BRANDON As this volume goes to press, the club holds for presentation the following plays: CAST: William Davis . . . Harry Benton Joseph Joliette .. Arlene Abbott . .. Mrs- Maria Abbott Marjorie Potts . . . “BILL’S WIFE” (One-Act Play) ..... LESTER LONG . . WALTER RHOADES .... JOHN HANNAN ...... ALICE HOKE BERTHA MAE STOVER ..... CECILIA GAVIT “THE DEAREST THING IN BOOTS” (One-Act Play) CAST: Mr. Wilson Jack Wilson . JOHN TURPIN HARRY FRANTZ THE VERSAILLES Page Forty-one Betty Moffatt .............. BETTY URQUHART Miss Firmrock .................. EDITH STUCK Mrs. Atkins .......................... HELEN TRITTSCHUH Mrs. O’Brien ............. FRANCES ARMSTRONG “IZZYBLOOM’S SCHOOL OF ACTING” (Two-Act Play) CAST: Izzy Izzybloom . . . Sardine ......... Mazy ............ Mrs. Balonius .... Acme Applesauce Hezzy Hayshaker Lulu Attaboy .... Mrs. Murphy .... Bruto De Anthony Hughie Tubbs Heeza Bard ...... ...... NEWTON BEAL ...... DWIGHT BERRY .... MARJORIE HARN ....... HELEN ILGEN ... BETTY URQUHART ..EDWIN BRANDON . BERTHA MAE STOVER VERONICA MAGATEAUX .... DORAS BRANDON ........ HUGH SMITH ---RICHARD COFFIELD Then came the regular Class Day and Class Night, and the Big Class Play. Page Forty-two THE VERSAILLES JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Junior Dramatic Club was called to order at the first of the school year, by Miss Murphy. The officers elected for the year were: President .....................................Mary Manier Vice-President ...............................Myron Loxley Secretary and Treasurer............Hazel Trittschuh The first production of the Junior Club was “Our Friends in Books”. The roles were poitiayed by: SOLOIST ............. STUDENT .............. MOTHER .............. FATHER ............... DAUGHTER ............ “PETER PAN” ......... “SILAS MARNER” ....... “DAVID COPPERFIELD” ... “BEN HUR” ............ “OLD BLACK JOE” ...... “THE VIRGINIAN” ...... “HUCKLEBERRY FINN’ “RIP VAN WINKLE” .... “PIED PIPER” ......... “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” “EVANGELINE” ......... PORTIA .............. BECKY SHARP .......... “ANCIENT MARINER” .... ......EDITH BORDER .......MYRON LOXLEY ....... EVELYN SIMON .... ARTHUR BRANDT ..... RUTH ALTHOFF ........DICK KELCH ...GALEN HOLLINGER .....DANIEL ARNOLD ......CLIFFORD BIRT ....WALTER RISMILLER ......WALTER LANGE ........CYRIL VOGEL THOMAS BOOMERSHINE ...DONALD BRANDON .......TUNE FALKNOR ..GERALDINE GERLACH .......MARY MANIER .......MABEL MEYER ......ALBERT WETZEL The Junior Dramatic Club also gave a play for the Junior-Senior Reception, entitled “Too Much of a Good Thing”. The cast of char acters was as follows: MR. PERKINS ....................MYRON LOXLEY TOM PERKINS ....................CLIFFORD BIRT FRED SCHUYLER .................ROBERT COFFIELT) MRS. PERKINS ..............HELEN SCHELLHAUSE HATTIE PERKINS ..................RUTH ALTHOFF NELLIE PERKINS ............. HAZEL TRITTSCHUH EUNICE BOWLER ...................MARY MANIER JENNIE COWPER ..............GERALDINE GERLACH MOLLY ........................LOUELLA SCHERER Other skits were presented. A Dutch Dance by June Falknor, and Cyril Vogel, and a representation of the Faculty by eight students, were among these. All these performances showed good work on the part of the students, and the careful training of Miss Murphy. More good work shall be expected from these students in their Senior year. THE VERSAILLES Page Forty-three THE GIRLS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF 1931-1932 School is a place for training—Physical as well as Mental. It is necessary for a person to keep his body in good physical condition if he intends to have a successful career—for if a person is ill-bodied, how can he stay in school and study hard enough to be successful ? Realizing this fact, the Physical Education Department was organized into three classes, so that each High School girl might have the advantages and privileges of physical training. This department is under the supervision of Miss Kathryn Calder-wood. Miss Calderwood, after having given the pupils the once-over concerning their abilities in the physical line, saw room for improvement, and immediately set out to work wonders. She didn’t miss it! First, marching was taken up. As the result of much practice, we were able to march like veterans. In marching, one is taught to carry the body erect, so—in old age—she will be able to walk as erectly and briskly as a young person. Marching also results in the knowledge of keeping time—either with or without music. Having accomplished marching, exercises and “stunts” were next attacked. These included arm exercises, trunk twisting and bending, leg exercises, handsprings, cartwheels, balancing, etc. As variation from formal gymnastics, we participated in all kinds of games, competitive relays, dancing, and hurdling. On Washington’s Birthday, twenty girls presented a Flag Drill, which was the combined result of original contributions by the pupils. This drill was so well presented that we were asked to present a program at the March meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. Of course we felt honored, and immediately started to practice for this occasion. The program which we gave consisted of three parts: 1. ARM EXERCISES GIVEN BY: June Ward, Helen Trittschuh, Fairy Wasson, Lucille Bennett, Bertha Mae Stover, Mary Manier, Clar-ibel and Gladys Johnston, Merna Hess, Geraldine Gerlach, Hazel Trittschuh, Louella Scherer, Betty Urquhart, Elaine Long, Mazena Gou-beaux, Lenore Webster, Treva Hoke, Cecelia Gavit, Alice Hoke, and Florence Rismiller. 2. STUNTS: SOMERSAULTS: Gladys Johnston, Betty Urquhart, Maxine Jacobi, Beulah Rahm, Kathryn Johnston, Merna Hess, June Ward, Fairy Wasson, Florence Rismiller, Claribel Johnston, Lucille Bennett, Mary Manier, Treva Hoke, Hazel Trittschuh, Louella Scherer, Lenore Webster, Bernice Roosa, Alice Hoke, Bertha Stover. Page Forty-four THE VERSAILLES STOMACH BALANCE: Kathryn Johnston, Merna Hess, Fairy Wasson, Claribel Johnston, Florence Rismiller, Mary Manier, Betty Urquhart, Berniece Roosa, Hazel Trittschuh, Alice Hoke, Gladys Johnston, Lucille Bennett, Cecelia Gavit. HANDSPRINGS: Fairy Wasson, Claribel Johnston, Gladys Johnston, Treva Hoke, Hazel Trittschuh, Louella Scherer, Lenore Webster, Bertha Stover. C RTWHEELS: Fairy Wasson, Claribel Johnston, Treva Hoke, Gladys Johnston, Lenore Webster, Bertha Stover. ARCHWAY: Bonnie Huber, Gladys Johnston, Maxine Jacobi, Beulah Rahm, Merna Hess, Fairy Wasson, June Ward, Claribel Johnston, Cecelia Magoto, Geraldine Gerlach, Mary Manier, Betty Urquhart, Treva Hoke, Berniece Roosa, Lenore Webster, Hazel Trittschuh, Lucille Bennett, Alice Hoke. OPENING ROSE: Margery Bennett, Winifred Goubcaux, Mar- jorie Fiebiger, Bonnie Huber, Beulah Rahm, Elaine Long, Claribel Johnston, Merna Hess, June Ward, Fairy Wasson, Kathryn Johnston, Florence Rismiller, Cecelia Magoto, Mary Manier, Treva Hoke, Hazel Trittschuh, Berniece Roosa, Lenore Webster, Alice Hoke, Gladys Johnston. FLOOR EXERCISES: June Ward, Helen Trittschuh, Fairy Wasson, Lucille Bennett, Bertha Stover, Mary Manier, Claribel Johnston, Gladys Johnston, Merna Hess, Geraldine Gerlach, Hazel Trittschuh, Louella Scherer, Betty Urquhart, Elaine Long, Mazena Goubeaux, Lenore Webster, Treva Hoke, Cecelia Gavit, Alice Hoke, Florence Rismiller. 3. WAND DRILL: This consisted of a march and a series of wand exercises. The following girls participated in this drill: Berniece Roosa, Betty Urquhart, Loretta Goubeaux, Treva Hoke, Billie Brandon Mary Key, Pauline Ecabert, Helen Trittschuh, Cecelia Gavit, Maxine Jacobi, Alice Hoke, Lenore Webster. Geraldine Gerlach, Mary Manier Gladys Johnston, Merna Hess, Ethel Schieltz, Lucille Bennett, Helen Schellhase, Catherine Etter. This program was even more of a success than the Flag Drill and it was enthusiastically received by the audience. It also gave the community the opportunity to see what the department is doing, and its value as a part of the school curriculum. The Girls Physical Education Department, having a capable su-pervisoi and ambitious classes, turned out a healthy group of pupils who will surely live to see their one hundredth birthday. THE VERSAILLES Page Forty-five GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Girls’ Basketball Team of 1931-32 had a favorable season, winning six games and losing four. Under the excellent coaching of Miss Kathryn Calderwood, the girls showed good team-work and fight in all their games. There was a large number of girls on the squad, and each one was willing to do her part. Captain Gladys Johnston played her last game for V. H. S. this year. She did much to make this year successful. The other members of the squad who graduate this year are: Betty Urquhart, Helen Ilgen, Helen Trittschuh, and Delma Trautman. Their places will be hard to fill, but many girls will be ready for duty this coming yeai Urquhart and Falknor shared the forward positions equally well, both showing excellent technique. The center of the floor was well taken care of by Brandon and Manier. The guard positions were filled by Johnston and Hoke, who proved to be strong players. Other members of the squad were: Lenore Webster, June Ward, Louella Scherer, Hazel Trittschuh, Helen Trittschuh, Helen Ilgen, Claribel Johnston, Elaine Long, Marjorie Fiebiger, Mildred Weaver, and Fairy Wasson. Geraldine Gerlach served as manager throughout the season. Page Forty-six THE VERSAILLES As a reward for their hard work, letters were presented to ten girls: Captain Johnston, Betty Urquhart, Mary Manier, Billy Brandon, June Falk nor, Treva Hoke, Helen Trittschuh, June Ward, Lenore Webster, and Helen Ilgen. The school is behind the girls. A bigger and better season is pre dieted. The scores of the season were: Versailles 24 Gettysburg 27 Versailles 28 Ansonia 16 Versailles 21 Gettysburg 36 Versailles 9 Monroe 22 Versailles 17 Alumni 14 Versailles 35 Hollansburg 8 Versailles 40 Ansonia 5 Versailles 25 Covington 13 Versailles 15 Arcanum 17 Versailles 27 Jackson 22 The Reserves won two games from North Star. The scores Versailles 22 North Star 11 Versailles 2 North Star 0 THE VERSAILLES Page Forty-seven BASKETBALL The Versailles Boys’ Basketball Team entered every game during the season with plenty of pep. The season was not as successful as the team, Coach and school would have liked it to be, but considering the fact that only three lettermer: from last year’s team were back for work this year, the season can be called fairly successful. A check of the games shows that six were won and nine were lost. Also it is found that in three games one basket would have turned defeat into victory for V. H S. The team was captained by Donald Brandon; Warren Seman served as Alternating Captain. Six Seniois were on the first two teams. The Seniors were : Russell Oehrtman, Warren Seman, Richard Coflield, Frederick Schilling, Lester Long and Edwin Brandon. These boys will be missed next year, but there are others ready to take their places. All the Seniors on the first ten received letters for the season’s work. Other players to receive letters were: Donald Brandon, Arthur Brandt, Wal- ter Lange and John Graham. Versailles was represented at the county drawing for the tournament by Coach Fambrough, who drew Gettysburg. They started the game with a determination to win, and the boys wearing the Orange and Black emerged the victors. After defeating Gettysburg, Versailles played Palestine. This game was a battle from start to finish, but Versailles went down to defeat. Page Forty-eight THE VERSAILLES The Season’s Results V. H. S. Opp. Nov. 25—Gettysburg at Versailles......13 20 Dec. 4—Ansonia at Versailles..........37 30 Dec. 11—Greenville at Greenville......15 30 Dec. 18—Celina at Versailles..........17 44 Dec. 19—Gettysburg at Gettysburg......23 9 Dec. 24—Monroe at Monroe..............20 27 Jan. 1—Alumni at Versailles...........22 21 Jan. 8—Union City at Versailles.......31 33 Jan. 9—New Madison at Versailles......31 26 Jan. 15—Bradford at Bradford..........23 24 Jan. 16—Hollansburg at Versailles.....44 5 Jan. 22—Ansonia at Versailles.........27 11 Jan. 29—Covington at Versailles.......22 23 Feb. 5—Arcanum at Arcanum.............19 24 Feb. 12—Jackson at Versailles.........19 27 Tournament Play Versailles 35—Gettysburg 33 Versailles 21—Palestine 29 THE VERSAILLES Page Forty-nine FOOTBALL The 1931 football squad had a fairly good season. With the loss of ten Seniors from the 1930 squad, Coach Fambrough developed a team which won four games and lost five. Considerinig everything, Coach Fambrough should be congratulated on his fine work. The team was led by Captain Harry Frantz, who was very capable at the position. He and four other Seniors played their last season for V. H. S. The other Seniors were : Alternating Captain George Wasson, Paul Gasson, Lester Long, Ralph Fiebiger. Those receiving awards for the season of 1931 are : Captain Har- ry Frantz, Alternating Captain George Wasson, Paul Gasson, Lester Long, Ralph Fiebiger, Daniel Hollinger, Robert Hollinger, Galen Hol-linger, John Graham, Donald Brandon, Walter Lange, Richard Kelch, Lawrence Rismiller, Joseph Vogel and Joseph Varner. Mr. Fambrough is conducting spring practice this year, and there are about twenty-five candidates out. By having spring practice, it will not be necessary for the boys to work so hard in the fall, learning the new fundamentals of the game. Page Fifty THE VERSAILLES Review of the Games ROCKFORD AT VERSAILLES This was the first game of the season. As it was played at home, many local rooters were out to see the game . Coach Fambrough started his second team, which played the first quarter. The boys were new at the game, but as a whole, outplayed Rockford. At the beginning of the second quarter, Coach Fambrough sent in his first team. They completely outclassed Rockford, but due to lack of practice, were only able to score one touchdown. The game ended with the score: Versailles 6—Rockford 0 VAN WERT AT VERSAILLES Van Wert came here with a heavy and confident team. The game was played during a rain, which resulted in a power game. As Van Wert was much heavier, they squeezed over a touchdown. The game ended with the score: Versailles 0—Van Wert 7 VERSAILLES AT GREENVILLE Versailles motored to Greenville to meet their heavy team. A large group of rooters went along to our first game away from home. The game was well played, but Greenville emerged the victor— Versailles 1 2—Greenville 30 VERSAILLES AT HOLY ANGELS (Sidney, O.) Versailles, after their defeat from Greenville, went to play Holy Angels at Sidney, to get revenge. They surely got it. The team sorely outclassed the Angels, and came home with the bacon. Score: Versailles 47—Holy Angels 0 ARCANUM AT VERSAILLES Arcanum came here with a team which was greatly underrated. The Versailles boys were over-confident, which resulted in a close game —but Versailles left the field the victor. Score: Versailles 7—Arcanum 0 BRADFORD AT VERSAILLES This was the old battle between the two schools. The game was very interesting to watch. First one team would score, then the other. The game wasn’t clinched until late in the fourth quarter. Score: Versailles 19—Bradford 41 THE VERSAILLES Page Fifty-one CELINA AT VERSAILLES Celina came to Versailles with their best team in years. They were much heavier than we, but we fought throughout the whole game. But Celina emerged the victor. Score: Celina 26—Versailles 0 PIQUA CATHOLIC AT VERSAILLES This was the last home game of the season, and, as a result, many rooters were at the game. This was the first season for football at the Piqua school. Therefore they were outclassed by Versailles. Score: Versailles 26—Piqua Catholic 0 VERSAILLES AT TIPP CITY This was the last game of the season. We went there to meet their team in a spirited manner. We held them in check the first half, but faltered in the last half, which resulted in a defeat for Versailles. Score: Versailles 0—Tipp City 45 1932 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 16—Rockford, at Rockford Sept. 23—Van Wert, at Van Wert Oct. 7—Holy Angels, at Versailles Oct. 14—Bradford, at Bradford Oct. 22—Ohio State School for the Deaf, at Versailles Oct. 28—Celina, at Celina Nov. 4—Arcanum, at Arcanum Nov. 11—Tippecanoe City, at Versailles Nov. 18—Eaton, at Versailles Page Fifty-two THE VERSAILLES OPERETTA “SAILOR MAIDS Given by GLEE CLUBS OF VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 15, 1931 At 8:15 o’clock, in the HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, VERSAILLES, OHIO ALMA FISCHER, Director MARJORIE HARN, Accompanist Cast of Characters: CYRUS TEMPLETON, the Light-house Keeper ......... LUTHER SHERRY FRANCES MARIE, a “Sailor Maid”, his daughter ...BETTY URQUHART JEANETTE SPENCER, a friend of Frances Marie ...... JUNE FALKNOR OLGA, the Swedish house-keeper ................. ETHEL SCHIELTZ CAPTAIN DOVER, a retired sea Captain ............. NEWTON BEAL EDWARD, his son ................................. JOHN GRAHAM GERALD KENNEDY, an ardent admirer cf Frances Marie.GEORGE WASSON DAVID KERN, a yachtsman ......................... DWIGHT BERRY MESSENGER ....................... -....... THOMAS BOOMERSHINE Mary Manier Rita Grillot Mabel Meyer Helen Ward Billie Brandon Bertha Mae Stover- Cecelia Magoto Geraldine Gerlach Esther Schutz Edith Border Chorus of Sailor Maids Helen Schellhase Gladys Jo! nsten Esther Hesson Esther Gerlach Elaine Long Pauline Erabert Merna Hess Cecelia Gavit Florence Rismiller Bemiece Roosa Margery Bennett Edith Stuck Lenore Webster Louella Scherer June Ward Veronica MagateauxMarjorie Fiebiger Harriette Vankey Catherine Etter Gladys Martin Claribel Johnston Delma Trautman Fairy Wasson Alice Keeler Velma Lamey Maxine Jacobi Thelma Magateaux Lucille Bennett Helen Ilgen Frances Armstrong Evelyn Simon Hazel Trittschuh Evelyn Pepiot Winifred Goubeaux Lucy Fackler Mary Key Catherine Johnston Emma Ida Boolman Life Guards Thomas Boomershine Donald Brandon Lawrence Rismiller Galen Hollinger Robert Hollinger Daniel Hollinger Richard Coffield Myron Loxley Warren Seman Fred Schilling Edward Williams Edwin Brandon Joyce Stover John Hannan Doras Brandon Wiiliam Houser Willard Goedke SYNOPSIS: SCENE: A light-house and the home of Cyrus Templeton on the New England sea coast. TIME: The Present. ACT II: Evening of the same day. ACT I: Afternoon. STORY OF THE OPERETTA: Frances Marie, daughter of Cyrus Templeton, the light-house keeper, and captain of a yachting crew of Sailor Maids, is celebrating her eighteenth birthday and the launching of her new yacht. Edward Dover, an old friend and playmate sweetheart whom she has not seen for eight years, is to pilot the new yacht on its first voyage across the bay. Edward knows nothing about yachting and detests the ocean. When he arrives, he is mistaken for a caterer whom they have employed to serve at a dinner party in the evening. Because of his interest in Jeanette, a fiiend of Frances Marie, and his horror for the water, he does not reveal his true identity. Edward is aided in his plot of deception by David Kern, a yachtsman who comes with a message from the caterer. David, in turn, is mistaken for Edward by Frances Marie, and before he can explain, the real Edward prevails on him to assume his name and sail the yacht. David refuses, but is drawn into the scheme by Edward’s clever planning, and held there by his interest in Frances Marie, The climax comes w'hen David learns Frances Marie’s engagement to Edward Dover is announced. The true identity of both is revealed, and Frances Marie and her friends are shocked at the discovery. After much explaining, the young men clear themselves and win the girls with father’s blessings. THE VERSAILLES Page Fifty-three GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB It may be said that Music is the spice of life. Versailles dotes on it. So when the new music teacher, Miss Fischer, announced that the girls would meet and organize the Girls’ Glee Club, fifty girls were present. The officers elected were: President .............................. Betty Urquhart Vice-President ............... Delma Trautman Secretary-Treasurer.................... Gladys Johnston Librarians...Cecelia Gavit, Bertha Mae Stover Pianist ...................... Marjorie Harn Assistant Pianist............ Harriette Vankey The girls displayed much talent in the operetta, “Sailor Maids”, Ethel Schieltz, Betty Urquhart, and June Falknor took the main parts. Everyone put forth her best efforts in order to make the play a success —which it was. The girls also rendered some fine selections for the Christian Church. In the Spring Festival, Versailles was represented by Betty Urquhart, June Falknor, Ethel Schieltz, Geraldine Gerlach, Mary Manier, Edith Border, Evelyn Pepiot, Evelyn Simon, Gladys Johnston, Catherine Etter, Marjorie Fiebiger, and Lucille Bennett. This same chorus sang before the P. T. A. in one of their spring meetings. Throughout the year, the girls did fine work, and much of this was due to the directing of Miss Fischer. Page Fifty-four THE VERSAILLES BOYS GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club, under the excellent supervision of Miss Fischer. has enjoyed a very successful year. The results of the time and labor which Miss Fischer and the boys expended were readily seen by the excellent work of the boys in carrying out their part in the operetta, Sailor Maids”. The boys were well organized in the way of perfect harmony, and proved to be a valuable asset to the All-County Chorus, at the Spring Festival, held in the Memorial Hall, at Greenville. The boys also displayed their fine training and talent when they sang at the First Christian Church during the Lenten Services. Although a large part of the members consisted of Seniors, with such a capable directress as Miss Fischer, the music lovers of Versailles may look forward to even more successful Boys’ Glee Clubs than this year’s. The officers for the year were: President ........................ Luther Sherrv Vice-President ...................Dwight Berrv Secrotary ..................... Donald Brandon I lanist.......................... Newton Beal THE VERSAILLES Page Fifty-five THE VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The Versailles High School Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Hengen, consists of twelve members. These members have been faithful in playing for the various programs given at the school. Mr. Hengen has been the director of the orchestra for a number of years. The members of the orchestra show the reflection of his skillful training. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Paul Beare ............................ Piano Richard Schilling .................. Trombone Marjorie Harn ..................... Saxophone Lucille Bennett ........................ Horn Carl Jones ......................... Clarinet Paul Kamman ........................ Clarinet Bob Gerlach ....................... Saxophone Margaret Gunckle ..................... Cornet Luther Sherry ........................ Cornet Edwin Brandon ......................... Drums Harrigan Hiatt ..................... Clarinet Eda Trittschuh ......................... Tuba Joseph Vogel ....................... Violin Page Fifty-six THE VERSAILLES THE VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Versailles High School Band was started in 1927, under the direction of Mr. C. M. Hengen. It has passed through the years until 1932, a fine band has come forth, rendering their services to the different activities of the school and community. The year of 1932 finds the Band consisting of fourteen members, all helping to keep up the spirit of V. H. S. Many students are now taking private lessons of Mr. Hengen, and will be ready to play in the Band next year. THE VERSAILLES Page Fifty-seven 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 625. One meeting is held each year during Commencement Week, and at this time many class friendships are renewed. Thos who have been called to their Eternal Home are designated by a star ( ) placed after the name. The following are members of the Alumni Association .beginning with the year 1916: CLASS OF 1885—Luella Lehman , Edith Fackler Lamb , Minnie Engleken Reed , George Turpen, Ava Fahnestock Kerlin, Harry Mark-with. CLASS OF 1887—Sena Worch Murphy, Mattie Haver Hary, Georgia Fackler Meyers. CLASS OF 1888—Amelia Engleken Gutermuth, Anna Wise , Lida Daugherty Wallin , Lillie Hole , Gertrude Moreland Klipstine, Sula Croy Bartlette, T. O. Randolph, Cora Peck Merrill. CLASS OF 1889—Lenore Speelman Wilson, Margaret Murphy Flammer. CLASS OF 1890—Grace Marker, Margaret Ward Murphy, Josephine Wilson Dershem, Frances Burns Pierce, Nevin Fackler, Marion Murphy, Edd Reed. CLASS OF 1891—Hairy Starbuck, Addie Lehman Stephen, Eva Trion Greer, Lillie Chase, Forrest Christian, Algy Peck , Charles Doug-lets Charles Miirkcr1 ' CLASS OF 1892—May Thomas Siday, James Marker, Edd Williams, Harcourt Stevenson, Daniel Wogaman. CLASS OF 1893—Ollie Lay Tanruther, Myrtle Randolph Thornton, Flo Hardman Christian, Blanche Plessinger Byrd, Bertha Beare Goodall, Jennie Trion, Ed Gasson, Orrah Reed Fahnestock, Maggie Stover Wright, Jennie Burns Frankman, Henry Moore, Clem Fackler. CLASS OF 1894—Daisy Ward Berry, Cora Murphy Reed, Mary Lehman, Clara Shafer Beam, Artie Turpen Hardman, Jennie Fackler Miller, Edith Stevenson Radabaugh . CLASS OF 1895—Jacob Long, Bessie Young, Estella Royer Hyer . Elizabeth Nickol Tibbot, Maud Marker, Maude Dunkel Trittschuh, Bertha Davenport Jackson. CLASS OF 1896—Georgeanna Turpen Day, Marie E. Wade , Myrtle S. Halloway Barnhart, Robert R. Burns , Ward Marker, Ray Royer, Homer Hawk, Hollis R. Scott, Venus R. Rike Ullery, Daniel M. Hardman. CLASS OF 1898—Ora C. Trion , Henry Fulkerth , Leota Begin Fry, James Hawk, Georgia L. Hollis Randolph, Bertha Schilling Mund-henk, Agnes Fackler Royer. CLASS OF 1899—Forrest Murphy, Ada Roop Arbaugh, Jennie Jackson Stevenson, Carrie Smith Kelsa, Harry Hole, Nina E. Fackler Steinmetz, Bertha Loy Wise. CLASS OF 1900—Jennie Arbaugh, Grace Chase Bolan, Myrtle Whitney Martin, Blanche Reed Fansler, Marie Gerlach Wolf, Charles Hole, Estella Smith Leffler. CLASS OF 1901—Myrtle Miller, Florence Croker Kelner, Allen Wilson. CLASS OF 1902—Edward Engleken, Mazie Ward Swinehart, Alta Roop Klipstine, Jennie Murphy Ryan, Ethel Burns Detamore, Paul Page Fifty-eight THE VERSAILLES Williams Guillozet, Clarence Gerlach. CLASS OF 1903—Bess Roop Hook, Mary B. Martin Fleming, Leona Arbaugh Ryder, Laura Renchler Hile, Clara Gasson Houser, Mary Pike. CLASS OF 1904—Leo Ault, Leroy Byrd, Horace Ballinger, Lota Swisher Falknor, Lena Whitney, Minnie Landman Martin, Estella Werts Campbell. CLASS OF 1905—Fay Daugherty Whipple, Elma Snyder Allen, Joseph Magoto, Clymer Croy, Algy Murphy, James B. Mendenhall, Edward Brining , Alice Yarnell. CLASS OF 1906—Harry Speelman, Otto Stevenson, Maude Lucy, Jennie Dapore Hickey, Leonard Lehman, Homer Ballinger, Raymon J Marker CLASS OF 1907—Delcia Dabe Blue, Clara Wilson. CLASS OF 1908—Joseph Manier, Walter A. Fischer, Loren A. Gephart, Thomas D. McBride, Millie Humrichouse, Edith Prakel Ward, Josephine Long Magoto, Ada O. Wilson Feldman, Orpha M. Alexander, Lloyd Fisher, Cora Dapore Ryan, Ruby Neiderkorn. CLASS OF 1909—Mary Murphy Doody, Helen Day Gray, Ernest Oliver, Mary Fahnestock Hiles, Arden Heller, Ina Lehman, Gaynell Williams Moore, Frances Hile Loxley, Mary Holsapple, Chelcie York. CLASS OF 1910—Clara Dapore, Grace Bigler, Homer Prakel, Carey English. Allen McLain, Walter Calderwood, Robert Hole, Bertha Alexander Connaughton, Lena Reed Caldwell. CLASS OF 1911—Golda Barber Gerlach, Hazel Gilbert Haines, Echo Love York, Laura English, Cyrus Long, Ernest Mendenhall, Charles Davidson, Walter Williams, Harold Nezley, Carl McLain, Cyril Manier. CLASS OF 1912—Banche Harvick Hildebrand, Luella Lehman Dunkel, Thelma Taylor Mendenhall, Lillian Wilson, Nora Wilson, Miriam Beare, Ursina Poly, Mary Cothran Kley, Laurene Begin McLain, John Barga, Mary Long, Homer Hole, Raymond Miller, Earl Miller, Joe Lewis, Herschel Gilbert . CLASS OF 1913—Mabel Murphy, Viola Grewe Swallow , Myrtle Ploch Dill, Pauline Hall -----, Irene Miller, Alma McGreevy Kin- dell, Edna Frankman Keiser, Warren Zechar, Mary Ault Schilling, Clarence Pequignot. CLASS OF 1914—Rhonda Wilson, Harvey Hole, Henry Peschke, Magdaline Poly Dunham, Marguerite Gutermuth Gillette, Ruth Neiderkorn Maher, Roscoe Dunham, Grace Hole, Amy Fischer Shumaker, C. E. Dunkel, Ursula Goubeaux, Vernon Lehman, Joe Trion. CLASS OF 1915—Cyril Keckler, George H. Ballinger, Mary Will iams, Lela Begin Lensgraf, Leonard Baltes, Clarence N. Oehrtman, Mary Humrichouse Thomas, Forest Ballinger, Marie Didier, Ruth Kelner. CLASS OF 1916—Myrtle Harvick Becker, Edith Humrichouse Bei-nse, Helen Goodall, Clarence Grow, Jennie Dunkel Gutermuth, Claude Hiatt, Carolyn Wood Hole, Elsie Baughman Klipstine, Francis A. Man-icr, Rhea Begin Manier, Ivan Miller, Bertha Oliver Oehrtman, Hubert Pequignot, Zelma Zechar Ressler, Gladys Moore Hiatt, Eva Riley Crowell, Carolyn Sammet Shilts, Ernest Shaffer. CLASS, OF 1917—Harold Douglas, Donald Gutermuth, Robert . Hile, Edward Hole, Myrtle Nischwitz Bryson, Geraldine Oliver, Marion Reed, Robert Straker, Ruth Goubeaux. THE VERSAILLES Page Fifty-nine CLASS OF 1918—Mary D. Didot, Martha Kley Douglas , Mary Hardesty, Hugh Huber, Gladys Kamman Grieb, Huldah Ann Kley, Lloyd Liftman, 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, Chelcie 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 Breidenstein, Bertha Cashman, Henry C. Douglas, Edna Farley, Fred Frankman, Alfred Heller, Beatrice Humrichouse Nye, Annabel Alexander Johnson, Edith Klipstine , Elsie Littman Florka, Jessie Nicholas Beach, John Nisonger, Ottis H. Oliver , Florence Petitjean Brown. CLASS OF 1921—Henrietta Barber Krickenberger, Velma Buech-ly Hovatter, Ruth Border Keller, Forest C. Boyer, Esther Brandon Christian, Jeanette Didot Sheiman, Dorothy Hole Frankman, Mildred Minser, Carol Hardman Zechar, Esther Herod Goddard, Emily Jackson, Ellen Begien Kindell, Virginia Long Weisenbarger, Cletus Magato, Willard Moore, Elsie Petitjean Smith, Wiliam Poly, Joe Reed, Klyta Kley Urquhart, S. Lee Whiteman. CLASS OF 1922—Mabel Bookwalter Yourex, Junietta Brown Kreider, Ruth Brown Greenwood, Welcome Burns, Leo C. Cashman, Charles DeLaet, Dorothy Grewe Banister, Ruth Jacobi, Anna Margaret Jones, Erna Niederkorn, Colette Pequignot, George Pittsenbarger, Ruby Preston, Esther Smith, William Poly, Josephine Treon Runkle, Freda Williams Hill. CLASS OF 1923—Raph Alexander, Ralph Brandon, Norman Burns, John Ehrhart, Alma Fischer, Frances Hutchens, Lois Frankman Peters, Arnold Grillot, Dorotha Grillot Trentman, Whilma Grilliot Manier, Marybelle Harn Moore, Geraldine Hardman Baker, Crystal Hesson, Dessa Hill Short, Mildred Hole Miller, Florence Klipstine, Ina Linder Middlebrook, Ursel Marchal, Gladys Trittschuh Mendenhall, Helen Miller Phillips, Emerita Poly, Ralph Schellhause, Juia Simons, Lorin Spenny, Ruth Clark Williams. CLASS OF 1924—Ralph Beare, Thomas Begin, Anita Border Spenny. Florence Boyer Christian, Ira Brown, Kenneth Brandon, Lloyd Davis, Judson Fiebiger, Florence Simons Ehrhart, Ruby Kley, Helen Long Brant, Ruby Fiebiger, Homer Fields, John Frantz, Kathryn Hanna, Forest Hile, Vernon Marchal, Paul Niederkorn, Willard Nisonger, Pauline Nickol Sullivan, Bernard Petitjean, Arthur Rismiller, Louis Schlimmer, Opal Scheffbuch Wilkison, Farrell Hahn, Edgar Sherry, Mildred Trittschuh Hartwig, Harold Urquhart, Glenn Zeller, Walter Rismiller, Eugene Goubeaux, Norbert Grilot, Lowell Gutermuth, Norman Jacobi. CLASS OF 1925—Ruth Armstrong, Raymond Begien, Hazel Border Hole, Anibel Boyer Stephen, Helenetta Brandon Boomershine, Tom Brown, Leonidas Burns Thomas, Ruth Frankman Phillips , Harold Ger-lach, Hubert Grillot, Margaret Grillot, Helen Hardman Littman, Mabel Page Sixty THE VERSAILLES Hutchens Brumlauge, Norbert Littman, Faye Williams, Faye Linder , Ranold Loxley, Mary McLain Seman, Corrinne Meyers, Grazia Michael, Velma Nickol Seman, George Showalter, Bertha Springer Kreider, Elsie Stonerock, Vernon Trittschuh, Ellen Wasson Fields, Delbert Schieltz. CLASS OF 1926—Georgia Trittschuh Littman, Lonia Kamman Osborn, Ward Swinehart, Martha Fields Martin, Paul Begin, Lohman Blue, Mary Huber Poling, Evelyn Schilling Matthews, Martin Fackler, Dorothy Wickard, Clarence Brown, Veronica Grilliot, Paul Bigham . Russell Smith, Ruth Spenny, Deba Haines, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Estella Cashman, Harold Klipstine, Vitalis Grillot, Ovearl Jacobs, Mabel Klip-stine, Paul Grillot, Mary Ullery Runnels, Arthur Border, Bertha Hesson Frank, Magloire Barga, Lawrence Dapore, Marguerite Finfrock Orth , Cary Medford, Raymond Trittschuh, Leafa Oliver Riggs Earl Martin, Charles P. DeLaet, Chalmer Hile, John Meyers Jr., Helen Fischer Goodall. CLASS OF 1927—Ethel Miller, James Daugherty, Ray Seman, Hazel Sherry Ward, 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 Subler Beekman, Walter Starr, Lyndon Francis, Anna Hess, Frances Thompson Rhoades, Wallace Kimmel, Donald Fiebiger, Bernice Rhoades, Mary Boyer Printz, Lester Petitjean, Helen Kelch, Mabel Minser, Robert Ash, Benjamin York, Mary Pequignot, Pauline Wetzel, CLASS OF 1928—Matrha 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, E mmett Grillot, Ruth Nischwitz Brown,Joseph Guillozet, Gertrude Fritz Bubeck, Harry Banks, Elson Spraley, Lucille Sherry, Herman Marchal, Bridget Boomershine Lantz, Carl Harman, Herbert Boomershine, Jennie Fackler Rickert, Norman Ward, Geraldine Brown, Norman Treon, Dale Bayman, John Paul Swinehart, Bessie Martini 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 Trittschuh, 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 Meyer, Gladys Byrd, Norman Trittschuh. CLASS OF 1930—Chalmer Alexander, Charline Begin, Glenn Bennett, George Berry, Marcus Bornhorst, Carl Boyer, Ethel Brandon, Ahna Bruns, Bernard Buxton, Nellie Coffield, Bertha Cramer, Melvin Fast Eva Fiebiger, Lucille Francis, Oswald Grillot, Arlene Moore Eve-yn Meyers, Raymond Marchal, Charles Lange, Ralph Labig, Norman Kley Donald Hile, Lois Harman, Charles Nisonger, Verner Oehrtman, THE VERSAILLES Page Sixty-one Orlan Oliver, Robert Routson, Luella Petitjean, Paul Recker, Glenys Rhoades, Dorothy Schilling Oliver, Alfred Wickard, Amelia Simon, Marthalee Seman, Veatch Smith, Joyce Stamm, Werner Stuck, Marion Trittschuh, William Varner, Esther Worch, August Zumbrink. CLASS Oh 1931—Walter Apple, Isabel Alexander, Adolph Alt-hofT, Mary Ayette Olslagher, John Apple, Marguerite Begien, Deane Bigham, Emil Brandt, Virginia Brown, La Rue Byrd, Berniece Byrd Donald Fields, Dorthabel Gerlach, Richard Grillot, Carl Hardman, Robert Hardman, Robert Harn, Leona Hesson, Mary Hole, John Hough’ Jeanette Miller, Jessie Nisonger, Thelma Oliver Fast, Harry Plessing-er, Robert Paulus, Paul Rhoades, Elmer Rismiller, Florence Schieltz Cramer, Lova Spillers, Kenneth Subler, Paul Trittschuh, Martha Ullery, Carl Poly, Maxine Webster, Gertrude Banks, Osa Butts, Evelyn Goubeaux, Earl Rismiller. THE VERSAILLES Page Sixty-three School Calendar SEPTEMBER— 8 I he first day of school. Rev. W. H. Fields gave a talk before the assembly. M—The cheer leaders were chosen and a “pep” meeting was held. 18— V. H. S. defeated Rockford in their first) football game of the year. 21— Rev. H. A. Lewis gave a talk to the V. II S. students. 22— The Girls’ Glee Club was organized. 26—Rev. John W. Rilling talked during chapel period. OCTOBER— 3—Greenville defeated the V. H. S. football boys. 5— Clifford Birt, a V. H. S. student, conducted chapel 6- 7-8—The P. T. A. canned surplus fruits and vegetables that were donated for the cafeteria. 8— The “Annual” Staff was selected. 9— The V. H. S. football squad won over Sidney. 12— The Girls’ Basketball Squad was organized. 16—Mr. Nesbit talked to the students and teachers, and following this we had a pep meeting. Versailles defeated the Arcanum eleven. 19— Chapel was conducted and some announcements made. 23— Another pep meeting. V. H. S. was defeated by Bradford. 28— Fire Drill. 29— Pep meeting. Celina overcame the V. H. S. boys in football. Mr. Rhoades gave a talk before the assembly about fire. 30— NO school. Teachers’ Meeting. NOVEMBER— 2— Mr. Nesbit realized the students of American History have “Blue Mondays”, and committed poetry to them for recitation. 3— Mr. Rhoades still believes in giving his “unknown” tests. 4— The Junior Class ordered their rings from a home dealer, Mr. Spenny. 6—Rev. Brinker conducted chapel exercise. Pep meeting was held. The V. H. S. football boys defeated Piqua Catholic High. 11—An Armistic Day program was given by V. H- S. students and the American Legion. The pictures were taken for the “Annual”. 13— Pep meeting again. A picture show about Mexico was presented. 14— V. H. S. was defeated by Tipp City football team. 16— The Juniors practiced for a dramatic play. Boys began basketball practice. 17— Miss Kley gave one of her “very difficult” history tests. 18— Chicken supper enjoyed by football boys at Harry Frantz’s home. 20— The Juniors presented a dramatic play. 23— The six-week test began. 24— Mr. Nesbit’s History class did not meet. 25— Pep meeting for first basketball game occurred. Gettysburg defeated V. H. S. DECEMBER— 1—It was very cold in the school rooms. 3—Assembly. Mr. Westerfield of Greenville talked about music, and a pep meeting was held. Page Sixty-four THE VERSAILLES 4—Mr. Nesbit told Miss Murphy that “love” is the greatest thing in the world. V. H. S. defeated the Ansonia basketball team. 7— The Juniors began canvassing the town for Annual sales. 8— The Glee Clubs practiced during the last two periods for Operetta. 9— After pep meeting, Mr. Nesbit gave a talk about skipping school. 11—Mr. Wilt, County Superintendent, visited the school. The V. H. S. boys lost a basketball game at Greenville. 15—Operetta, “The Sailor Maids”, was given by the Glee Clubs. 18—Basketball: V. H. S. Reserves s. North Star. V. H S. boys vs Ce-lina. 21— The Seniors received their pictures 22— The Parent-Teacher Association met. 23— A program was given by the grade pupils. A pep meeting was held. School adjourned until after the holidays. JANUARY— 4— School opened after the Christmas vacation. 5— John Turpen came back to school. 6— Mr. Wilt visited the school. 7— The Juniors began to sell candy during the noon hour. 8— Pep meeting. Union City defeated V. H. S. basketball teams. 9— Basketball: V. H. S. defeated North Star and New Madison. 11—More pictures were taken for the Annual. 13— Students who were studious began studying for the finals. 14— 15—Finals were given for the first half of the school year. 18—V. H. S. observed temperance day. Rev. Rilling gave a talk. 21— John Dyer of Armenia gave a talk to the V H. S. students about his life and the ways of his countrymen. 22— The grade cards were given out. 25— The Junior Class had a meeting. 26— Miss Murphy, commercial teacher, sprained her ankle on the gym floor. 27— The P. T. A. met. 28— A Musical program was presented by Bessie Larcher and her company. 29— V. H. S. basketball teams played Covington. FEBRUARY— 1—Pep meeting. Chaplain Douglas talked about “What We Are Worth”. 5—The students practiced for the first class basketball tournament. 8— The Freshman boys defeated the Sophomore boys. 9— The Sophomore girls overcame the Freshman girls. U) The Junior girls, having no team, forfeited their game to Seniors 11— The Junior boys defeated the Senior boys. 12— The Sophomore girls were defeated by the Senior girls. 15— The Junior boys won from the Sophomore boys. 22—V. H. S. had a program to celebrate Washington’s Birthday. 23 4 he P- T. A. met. The Freshmen defeated the Sophomore boys to begin the second class tournament, or—Senior b°ys were overcome in their game with the Juniors. 25—The Freshman boys were defeated by the Juniors. THE VERSAILLES Page Sixty-five 29—The Freshman girls defeated the Sophomors. MARCH— 1— The Junior girls were defeated by the Senior girls. 2— The Senior girls won their game with the Freshmen. 3— The grade cards were given out. 4— The Public Speaking Class practiced a play. 8—The Public Speaking Class gave a play, “The Ghost Walks”. 14— The Junior girls met. 15— A lecture was given to the pupils about “Liquor and Tobacco”. 16— The Juniors began to prepare the program for the Junior-Senior Banquet. 17— St. Patrick’s day. Everyone was fitted out in green. 22— The P. T. A. met. Drills were given by the Girl and Boy Scouts. The Fiddlers presented music. The Girls’ Physical Education Class gave stunts, exercises, and wand drills 23— Students studying spelling for county contest. 25— Glee Clubs practiced for County Festival to be given April 15. 28— The boys had a spring football meeting. 29— The six-week tests began. 30— 31—Students registered for next year. APRIL— 1—An Arbor Day program was given by the Public Speaking Class. 4— All choruses from this part of the county met at V. H. S. to practice for the County Festival. 7— Paul Gasson fell asleep in Miss Swartz’s English Class. 8— Annual Staff hard at work to prepare Annual. 11— Miss Calderwood was busy filling out the grade cards. 13— The Orchestra and Band went to Greenville for County Festival. 14— All choruses of Glee Clubs practiced in the Memorial Hall in Greenville. 15— The County Festival was given. MAY— 5— Class Night. 6— Farewell by the Seniors. 12— Junior-Senior Reception. 22—Baccalaureate Services. 24— Senior Class Play. 26— Commencement. 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THIS INSTITUTION is celebrating its 45th birthday, and has grown from a very small beginning until well past the $500,000 mark —because of the FAITH and CONFIDENCE of the people in this community. WE WELCOME both small and large accounts—children’s accounts are given special attention. Regular or occasional customers are equally welcome. THIS IS YOUR INSTITUTION—USE IT. THE VERSAILLES BUILDING LOAN COMPANY 4.4.4.4.4. 4. 4. 4.4. 4.4, 4. .5.4, 4.4.4. ......... .j. ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ......... ... ......... ............... All boys love their sisters, But I so good have grown That I love other boys’ sisters Better than my own. FOR SALE—Ford coupe in good condition, shock absorbers, seat covers, etc. Reason for selling, owner wants to buy an automobile.— John Hannan. Lowell M. (visiting his uncle’s farm)—“Have you seen anything around here worth shooting?” Uncle—“No, not till you came.” ■ ❖ 4. . ...................................................... ..... COMPLIMENTS OF— LEO GRILLOT DRY CLEANING COMPANY VERSAILLES, OHIO ■ •: 4- 4- • 4. 4. 4. 4.4.4. 4. 4.4. 4..;. 4.4,.;. 4. 4.... 4. THE VERSAILLES Page Sixty-nine •$, ,$ ,5, 4 4‘i + |‘+ + + 4m|h | . BEARE’S GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET QUALITY : SERVICE PHONE 96 VERSAILLES, OHIO . 4 4 4 4 • i« � ♦« ►!« 4 i« !• •! • � ;♦ 4 ♦« . 4 � . 4 4 .♦« 4. 44.4. • ♦. .j. «$• 4 4 j. .♦« � j. j. 4 4. 4. ♦« 4 4.4 4 4.4.4.4.4.4 4,4 4. Wouldn’t It Surprise You, IF— Walter Lange made an “A’’ in an English test? Galen II. sang a solo? Robert Nischwitz was in a hurry? Mr. Nesbit played basketball ? Dwight Berry came to school with his hair mussed? John Graham did not have a date for two weeks? Mac Greer started working? Dick Kelch took a girl home? Frank Briggs had a perfect attendance for six weeks? Paul Gasson would be good once in a while? Mary and June were not together? An Example— Mother—“Why were you kept in after school today, Walter?” Walter L.—“Miss Swartz told us to write an essay on ‘The Result of Laziness’, and I turned in a blank sheet of paper.” George Coffield entered Spenny’s Jewelry Store, and said—“I want a pair of sporn rimmed spectacles, no, I mean a pair of speck rim med hornickles! No! I want a pair of heck rimmed spornicles!” A Short Recitation by John Graham— A kiss, a sigh, a last good-bye, And she is gone; A glance, a smile, another girl, So life goes on. • ❖ •: • • •: : : •: • • .J. • .j..;. .j..;. .j.;..j. .j,.•. ALTHOFF MARTIN — COMPLETE LINE OF — GENERAL MERCHANDISE SCOTCH TAILORED SUITS A SPECIALTY WILLOW DELL, OHIO Page -Seventy THE VERSAILLES 5 4 4 4 4 ;♦ !♦ 4 ❖ 4 4� ♦ 4‘ ❖ ❖ 5 4 1 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 444 4 4� 4 44 4 4 4� 44 5 4 4 444 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4 1 44 4 444� 4 4 4 •I4 4� 4 Compliments of — CARL T. RIDENOUR CAR-LOT SHIPPER OF LIVE POULTRY, AND EGGS WEST MAIN STREET VERSAILLES, OHIO DONT’S For Seniors— Don’t try to talk as much as Bertha Mae, or you will wear out the language. Don’t argue with Mr. Williams; he is too old to change his mind. Don’t wait for Paul Gasson to make a noise; he never says much (in recitation). Don’t eat so much as when you were a Freshman; it isn’t patriotic to act the hog. Helen S.—“You remind me of brown sugar.” Mabel—“How’s that?” Helen—“You’re so sweet and unrefined.” :♦ 4 4� 4 ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ i 4 ♦ 4 4 ♦ 4 4 v 4 4 4 ♦ SEE THE__ GENERAL AUTO SERVICE SUPPLY CO. FOR ALL KINDS OF AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Motor Repair, Body and Fender Repairing, Auto Glass, Welding, Etc. WRECKING AND CRANE SERVICE Phone 189 Compliments of— THE FASHION SHOP COATS and DRESSES That have STYLE and VALUE. East Main St. Versailles, Ohio 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 444 4 4 4 4 4 1 4� 4� 4 4«4� 4 THE VERSAILLES Page Seventy-one MANIER DRY GOODS WOMEN’S and MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR SMART STYLES - REASONABLE PRICES Always the BEST Goods for the PRICE East Main Street VERSAILLES, OHIO • •: •: • x .; Miss Murphy—“Is there anything you can do better than anyone else?” Emerson B.—“Yes; I can read my own writing.” Lenore W.—“What did your grandmother say when you were born ?” June W.—“She said I was a ‘grand’ child.” Mr. Rhoades—“How was iron discovered ?” Nelson H.—“I heard my father say they smelt it.” Warren—“I have no luck with women.’ Fred—“Who does?” • «5� 5 • ♦ «5� 5 • ; «j !« ;« � ;♦ ♦ � ;« 1 ♦;« «J • «j� 5• .j« v «5� •:« !« a a a a PHONE 215 LOUIS C. ILGEN WILLYS-KNIGHT, WHIPPET, AND AUBURN CARS TIRES, TUBES, AND ACCESSORIES AUTO REPAIRING WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GASOLINE VERSAILLES, OHIO J� «$• � J� J J� J� «j •$� � « J� «J� J� J J� • «J� J� « « « « « « � « «j� • « � « • « � • � • � « � « ,♦« J A A � ♦, ♦ A A A a A A Mil V is our Most Important Food. lYIILIV PASTEURIZATION is the last step in safety measures. WHITE MOUNTAIN for SAFETY and SANITATION. Give us a trial—you will like our service. MILK, CREAM, BUTTER, COTTAGE CHEESE, and ICE. WHITE MOUNTAIN DAIRY E. J. KRUCKEBERG, Branch Manager .J..;. .;..;..;. .;. .;. .J..j, .j. . . .;..;. .J..;. .;..;. .;. .;. .;..;..;..;. .;. .;..;..;. .;. .J..;..j... Page Seventy-two THE VERSAILLES !• •: • ❖ :• • •: •: ❖ :• ❖ + •: ❖ ❖ • ❖ :• : : : ;• 4 ♦ ♦+♦ ; •; GREENDALE POULTRY FARM R. E. ZELLER, Proprietor HATCHERS OF CHICKS Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated. VERSAILLES, OHIO 5--s—j •5 4-: � : � ;� z j--:—: In the school of Hard Knocks, how would you like to be— As tall as Walter? As short as Ray ? As learned as Gerald ? As quick as Harry? As jolly as Paul ? As solemn as Lillian ? As dainty as Warren? As sporty as Mary ? • 1 5 «J� 4 J� 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 «4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 •I 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 •I 4 4 5 4 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 DR. C. C. PHEANIS DENTIST — X-RAY Over Ward’s Drug Store .;..;..;..;. .;..;. .;..j..;. .j. .;..;. .;. .;. .;..;. .j. .j..•..j..;..;. .;..;. .;. ....j.... .............,....... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... .j. Compliments of THE J. K. LONG CO. Main Street Versailles, Ohio THE VERSAILLES Page Seventy-three 2 • ❖ + • :• ;• + • !• :• : :• : : :• •: :• ; •; •; :• v ❖ •; • ❖ • : 2 •: • SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings, Sewing Machines, Washing Machines, Electric Sweepers, Phonographs and Records, Rugs, Linoleum, Wall Paper. HARN’S DEPARTMENT STORE Main Street VERSAILLES, OHIO I1 '}' • • • • •{•■ Cause For Suspicion— Bob G.—“I don’t think Abe Lincoln was an honest man.” Albert K.—“Why that?” Bob—“Because they lock all banks on his birthday.” Lowell M.—“Hurrah! I’ve got a week’s vacation!” Dad—“How nice! Now you can dig the garden, clean the cellar, and whitewash the kitchen.” John T.—“An easy job will suit me.” Employer—“How about winding the clocks every week?” John—“I might make that do; but what’s the matter with tearing the leaves off the calendar every month ?” • 4 4 4 5 5 4� 5 4 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 ♦ 4 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 4 -!♦ 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 GERLACH GARAGE CHEVROLET MOTOR CARS GOODYEAR and GOODRICH TIRES AND TUBES VULCANIZING BATTERY RE-CHARGING .;. .5..J. 4.4.4.4. .J..J. .J. .J. .J., J. .j..;. .j..;. .;. .;. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .j. .f,... ... ... ... ...... ,J Page Seventy-four THE VERSAILLES :•❖❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖❖ ❖❖❖ ❖ ❖❖❖❖❖❖ ❖❖❖•• + ❖ + + ❖ ++ + + +++ •! GEO. H. WORCH LUMBER COMPANY, INC. QUALITY, SERVICE, AND SATISFACTION HOMER F. PRAKEL, Manager PHONE 50 VERSAILLES, OHIO • •: ❖ ♦ •: •: ❖ ❖ •: •: ❖ : •: ❖ •: ❖ •: •: •: ❖ • ❖ • -: ❖ •: •: • Go Easy— John Graham and Dick Schilling were sitting in a car, when a pretty girl came in and smiled at the former. He raised his hat. “Do you know her?” asked Dick. “Oh yes, very well,” John replied. “Well, shall we go over and sit beside her, and you can introduce me?” asked Dick. “Wait a bit,” replied John; “she has not paid her fare yet.” Lone Golfer—“Sonny, you’ve been following me around for an hour. You’ll never learn to play golf by watching me.” Ray C.—“I ain’t watching you, mister. As soon as you dig up ten more worms, I am going fishing.” ;..;..;. .;..;. .;..;. .;. .;. .j.. ..;. . .......... ......... ... ... ... ............ IRA L. SPENNY JEWELRY AND REPAIRS NORTH CENTER STREET VERSAILLES, OHIO $ ♦ -J • $ 3 4”3 4 4 «$� «g� «■}. 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 $, ♦. ❖ 4 ♦§• THE VERSAILLES Page Seventy-five I •!• !♦ 4 5 «j 5 4 1 ♦ 1 5 5 ! ♦ i J J� 4 ♦ 5 J J ! «j� 5� 4 5 4 4 1 J i ■ 5 5 J� «5� 5 5 1 J� J� j •$� j «j «g� j WILLOW DELL SALES CO. CAR and TRACTOR SALES and SERVICE WILLOW DELL, OHIO DELAVAL SEPARATORS IMPLEMENTS and REPAIRS FENCING and POSTS RADIOS See the NEW CHEVROLET • •: •: ❖ ❖ •: •: • Mr. Williams—“If a group of sheep is a flock and a group of cattle is a herd, what is the name for a group of camels?” Joseph C.—“A carton.” Galen II.—“I serenaded my girl last night and she threw me a flower.” Albert W.—“With a kiss, I suppose?” Galen—“No, with a flower pot.” Heard in the Schoolyard— “Is Velma Kimmel as sour as she looks?” “Sour? Why, if that girl looked aloft on a starry night, she would curdle the Milky Way!” :• • •: : :• •: :• •: •: • .;. THE CITIZENS ELEVATOR COMPANY GRAIN, SEEDS, FLOUR, FEED, COAL SALT, FERTILIZER; FEED-MIXING Courteous and Satisfactory Treatment To Everyone. OFFICE PHONE No. 7 VERSAILLES, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF— MANIER’S HARDWARE STORE THE BEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL, ALWAYS East Main Street VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Seventy-six THE VERSAILLES 4� 4,4� 4� 4,4� 4 4 4 4,4 4� 4 4 4,4 4� 4 4 4 4,4 4 4� 4� 4� 4 4 4 4 LEONARD MARKER COMPANY RAYMON J. MARKER, Manager FUNERAL DIRECTORS INVALID COACH SERVICE LADY ASSISTANT HOSPITAL BEDS INVALID WHEEL CHAIRS COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS Hoover Electric Sweepers, Electric Washers, Stoves, Floor Coverings, Radios, Picture Framing, Expert Furniture and Sewing Machine Repairing. VERSAILLES, OHIO • •: •: : :• ❖ ❖ •: •: • • •: •: •: • •: • ❖ •: : - •: •: •: •: •: ❖ :• :• • :• • • •; • •: • • ♦ Mr. Nesbit (in History class)—“Joe, tiouble is brewing on the western front.” Joe Vogel (looking out of the window)—“I don’t see any.” Ed Brandon (in English class)—“Michael Angelo painted his masterpiece, ‘The Last Judgment’, on his back.” (Great applause.) Found, in a Sophomore’s desk: One box of candy, one drinking cup, two powder puffs, one pocket mirror, fifty-seven notes, and one text book. Wise One—“Changing a tire, eh ?” Werner R.—“No, I just get out every few miles and jack up the wheel to give it a rest.” . . 4 4 4� 4 4� 4� 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 v 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE FINEST— NORGE ROLLATOR REFRIGERATION Prima Washers Philco and Atwater Kent Radios FRANCIS RADIO SALON RUSSIA, OHIO VERSAILLES, OHIO THE VERSAILLES Page Seventy -seven ❖ 5 •$� •$ •$ 5 5 5� J J • • J� ❖ ❖ «5 •� J� $� TO THE CLASS OF 1932— Optimist, Enthusiasm, Success may they be with you all through the years! COMPLIMENTS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK VERSAILLES, OHIO Mr. Nesbit—“Joe, have you any aim in life?” Joe Vogel—“Yes, sir; 1 have two aims.” Mr. Nesbit—“What are they, Joe?” Joe—“The first is to become a millionaire, and—” Mr. Nesbit—“The second ?” Joe—“The second is to become a multi-millionaire.” Betty U.—“The first time 1 sang in public, the audience simply showered me with bouquets.” John H.—“That’s nothing, because the first time I sang in public, the audience presented me with a house.” Betty—“Oh, you can’t make me believe that.” John—“Sure they did—one brick at a time.” • •: •:« •:« • -5 •:« • • ..J. .5 COMPLIMENTS OF— THE BUCKEYE OVERALL COMPANY Manufacturers of BUCKEYE OVERALL PRODUCTS VERSAILLES, OHIO COLDWATER, OHIO Page Seventy-eight THE VERSAILLES ! 4� 4 4� 4� 4 4 4� 4t4� 4 4� 4 4� 4� 4 4,4 4 4� 4 4 4� 4� 4 4 4� 4� 4� 4M, 4� 4� 4� 4� 4 4 4� 4� 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4� 4MfMfr4,4� «l 4� lfr4MlMtMt 4 KAMMAN’S GROCERY GROCERIES AND FLOUR —SHIPPERS OF— EGGS AND POULTRY EAST MAIN STREET VERSAILLES, OHIO • J� • !♦ ! 4 ❖ • 4 • 4 • • 4 J 4 � J !♦ 4 !♦ 4 i • « «4 •!«4 •! ❖ 4 • 4 t • !• 4 5 � I«� !♦ � 4 ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 F—ierce lessons L—ate hours U—nexpected company N—ot prepared K—icked out Mr. Williams—“Name me a liquid that will not freeze.” Carl Jones—“Hot water.” Miss Murphy—“What is motion?” Ruth A.—“Motion is twot-thirds promotion.” Helen S.—“Gerald, where did you get that black eye?” Gerald—“I was chasing my brother last night and I caught him.” Earl P.—“The more I read, the less I know.” Ralph A.—“You’re well read, aren’t you?” Gerald G.—“But, dear, a kiss speaks volumes.” Bertha Mae S.—“Well, I’m not fond of books.” Officer—“Young lady, I’m afraid that 1 will have to run you in.” Cecelia G.—“Oh, never mind, officer, I can get home alright.” Russell O.—“Shall we walk, or take a taxi?” Alice K.—“My shoulders hurt. Let’s walk.” !• 4« 4 4 4 4� 4� 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 REFRESH YOURSELF AND FRIENDS AT— VERSAILLES SWEET SHOP PAUL R. SEALSCHOTT, Proprietor CANDIES, CIGARS. CIGARETTES TABLE and FOUNTAIN SERVICE Corner Main and Second Streets VERSAILLES, OHIO ____________________THE V E R S A I L L E S Page Seventy-nine ■: : 4 f 4- 4- 4 4- 4' 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4. 4 • 4. 4. .5. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.4..j.4. GASSON’S POULTRY FARMS OHIO’S LARGEST WHITE LEGHORN FARM TRAP-NESTED WHITE BLOOD-TESTED LEGHORN PEDIGREED SPECIALISTS Gasson’s Large Type S. C. White Leghorns VERSAILLES, OHIO Miss Kley—“Atlee, name one great American.” Atlee G.—“Lindbergh.” Miss Kley—“Can’t you think Benjamin Franklin was greater?” Atlee—“Naw; all he could do was fly a kite.” Mabel M.—“What are you thinking of?” Joe V.—“Nothing.” Mabel M.—“Oh, do take your mind off yourself.” John H.—“I was told in my early youth, if I didn’t quit smoking so many cigarettes, I would be feeble-minded in my old age.” Alice H.—“Well, why didn’t you quit then?” 1 4- 4 4- 4 :■ 4 ❖ • 4- 4- 4 ❖ 4- ❖ • 4 4- 4 4 � : - 4- 4 4- 4- •• Compliments of— REED’S Good Clothing and Furnishings for Men and Boys “On the Coiner” Versailles, Ohio 4-4 4 4 4'414'4-4 4 4 4 M 4 H fr++4 +4,4 4 414-4 4'4 : 4-4-4-4 4 : 4'4 4“:-4 4-4'4 4‘4 4-4 4-4-4-4‘4-4'4- 4-4 Page Eighty THE VERSAILLES ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖• 'J + + +++++++ + ++ ++++-} CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS! WOLF’S MEAT MARKET . VERSAILLES, OHIO . Ruth Althoff—“What is sillier than two women kissing each other? Mabel Meyer—“Two men.” Miss Kley—“Leave the room immediately.” Brilliant Freshman—“Did you think I wanted to take it along?” Bob Hollinger—“I know a thousand times more than you do.” Don H.—“1000 times 0 equals 0.” She—“Why, I couldn’t marry you; you are practically penniless.” Harry F.—“That’s nothing; the Czar of Russia was Nicholas.” :• :• • •: •}. • • .5. .J. .5. .J..;..;..;. .j..;..;..;..;..;..;. .j..;..;..;..}..}. .;..;..;..;..;..;..;. THIS PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF— R. E. Schellhause M. Grant William H. Ware Emmett E. Grillot Chas. E. Zeller Edwin Begin Harold Pearson Veronica Grilliot ■ -Jr r ■� � 5