Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1938 volume:

W1) p B ra a i U a Published by the SENIOR CLASS of VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XVI. MAY, 1938 Jffnmunrit As the theme of our 1938 Annual, we have tried to develop the beauty of the ordinary routine of life. We have endeavored to portray the everlasting joy of beauty in all things. EVERY commonplace path has its loveliness, but the portion of youth and high school days is doubly beautiful. To one who appreciates beauty, there is beauty not only in the school building and the playgrounds, but also in the awakening of the intellect and the realization that there is more to life than just living for one’s self. WITHIN the covers of this book we have tried to demonstrate the art of living with one’s fellows. Therefore, we have sought to preserve a year of High School activities. WE have dared to hope that our readers might find “THE VERSAILLES” so attractive as to arouse their attention to the beauty around them. Our readers are the judges of how well we have succeeded. If you are pleased, we are happy. Page Four Utilisation To one who has worked faithfully for the general interests and welfare of our school, and who has rendered many services with all too little appreciation; we, the Class of 1938, dedicate this Annual to our janitor, Mr. W. H. Sherry. “Uncle Bill”, as he is affectionately known to the students, keeps our building-in neat array, and strives to serve us all. Due to his wonderful personality, “Uncle Bill” occupies a corner in the heart of every student. ORDER OF ROOKS Rook I HUMAN RELATIONSHIP Administration Rook II MENTAL GROWTH Graduates Classmen Underclassmen Rook III VARIED INTERESTS Music Clubs Athletics Rook IV CO-OPERATION Calendar Advertisements Alumni Page Six “In this modern maze of terrible closeness of inter-relation, to achieve a life that’s happy and useful and causes no undeserved suffering to untold numbers of other lives which touch it—isn’t there an undertaking which needs the passion for harmony and proportion?” We present in this section the beauty of friendship between boy and girl, senior and freshman, teacher and pupil; of the association with our fellows in the classrooms, field, floor, and hall; of the growth of many friendships which will permanently enrich our lives. Aimuniatrattmt c Page Seven Page Eight 0 of -P SSoarft of lEducatiou Mr. Joe Reed, Clerk Mr. H. F. Prakel, Vice-President Dr. J. E. Gillette, President Mr. R. C. Durr Mr. Edson Beal Mr. L. E. Simons Page Nine I Our Superintendent W. F. Hoerner, A. B., M. A. Earlham College Columbia University Miami University University of Cincinnati The theme of Beauty chosen by the Annual Staff is a very appropriate one. Beauty is to be found in every path of life, even in the most common places, by those who take time to look for it. Too many people, in the struggle to match their talents against the talents of others, fail to consider that there can be beauty in thoughts and in expressions as well as in outward appearances. May the members of the Senior Class remember to pause, now and then, to consider this more complete conception of beauty in their various new situations. It is also hoped that the members of this Senior Class will not expect the world to accept them as prodigies and geniuses, but that they will prove themselves capable of following a well-balanced program of life, relegating to the proper proportions the physical, the intellectual, and the spiritual aspects. A person can not be happy if he chooses to over-emphasize one of these phases to the detriment of the other two. Peace is the reward of the individual who successfully combines these three, and peace is beauty. Page Ten Someone has said. What’s in a name?” A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. However, the fact remains that the scope of one’s experience and each object possesses characteristics and a history which differentiates it from all others. Although all schools are founded with the same purpose in view, they differ greatly in many ways and are given different ratings by state officials, by colleges, and by their own communities. Graduates of Versailles School add a good name to their educational record. It is the name of a school which is recognized by state officials as one of first grade. It is a school which offers a broad course of Music. Commercial. Home Economics, and Vocational Agriculture in addition to the usual college preparatory work. It is a school recognized throughout its history for its high standing of sportsmanship and fair play”. It is a school which has been foremost in educational advancement of its county, establishing an educational plant and transportation system to serve all outlying territory within driving distance. With these characteristics behind the name of Versailles School, its graduates should be proud to add its name to their educational record and should always endeavor to keep its name untarnished. L. F. Rhoades, A. B., M. A. Wittenberg College Miami University Ohio State University Our Principal Page Eleven ELAINE ANTHONY, M. A. Languages C. H. CLARY. B. S. in Agriculture Vocational Agriculture HOMER FIELDS History, Mathematics VIRGINIA CASTEEL, B. S. in Education Physical Education, English S. LOUISE SMITH, M. A. Commercial J. J. FAMBROUGH, B. S. in Education Industrial Arts, Science Page Twelve ETOILE McMAKEN, B. S. M. Music, Art C. L. WILLIAMS, A. B. Mathematics JAMES HOPKINS MIRIAM WILSON, B.S. in Ed. Instrumental Music English, History MARY C. LANDIS, B.S. in Ed. Home Economics JAMES LYMPER, B. S. in Ed. Physical Education, Science Page Thirteen THE TEACHERS OF V. H. S. His office is a room of friendship, not of fear; The Seniors are grateful to Mr. Hoerner for their successful year. Mr. Rhoades is the Principal of our school, Under him hardly anyone’s ever broken a rule. Mr. Fambrough has a pleasant Southern drawl, He loves the great outdoors, and he’s very tall. She has an envious knack at pounding typewriter keys— Wherever she goes, Miss Smith is sure to please. Miss Wilson has a pleasant smile and dark eyes, English Literature is where her success lies. Mr. Williams teaches mathematics in V. H. S.; He’s also responsible for this annual’s success. Let’s give three cheers for the best coach of all, Mr. Lymper knows his stuff at playing ball. A good gym teacher is Miss Casteel; We all like her a great deal. Mr. Hopkins leads the Band of Versailles High; When you need a friend—he’s the guy. When we hear a silvex-y voice and music fills the air, We know that Miss McMaken, our class adviser, is there. Miss Anthony is surely a good French Professor; Yes, of a great deal of French she is the possessor. A small man, but he can take his own part— Mr. Fields reminds us of Napoleon Bonaparte. This year, Mr. Clary received little Annette, And so now our Agriculture teacher is all set. At teaching Home Ec., Miss Landis is hard to beat, A more friendly person you’ll never meet. Reva Richhart, ’38. Page Fourteen “Beauty is found in the development of our capabilities into abilities.” Through our four years at Versailles High School we have learned to recognize and appreciate the beauty of perfect mental balance in our studies, in our extracurricular activities, and in the associations of high school, the latent abilities within us have been broadened and strengthened to make us more fit to take up the reins of life when we leave Versailles High. On these pages we have pictured the beauty of the symmetry of the mathematical theorem; the inspiration of the laws of natural science; the treasured wisdom of the great masters of literature; all of which leads to the appreciation of the fact that to the civilized man the joys of living come net only from keen senses but highly cultivated heart and mind. (HraiUtatrs Page Fifteen nttur Class fKtatoni Forty-seven shy but energetic students assembled in the freshman room in September of 1934 to answer to the roll call of the underclassmen of V. H. S. During the first few days of our high school life, we encountered many difficulties; but Mr. Williams, our adviser, encouraged us to continue our valiant efforts. With his capable guidance we began our long and tedious journey up the rough and rocky path of education. Although at first our footsteps seemed uncertain, we gained more confidence in ourselves as we struggled toward success. “Onward! Upward!” we shouted lustily as we continued to follow the route of knowledge through our Sophomore year. The magic word, “upperclassmen”, rang in our ears as we trod on courageously, heedless of the experienced voices of Juniors and Seniors. Along the pathway several of our class joined other parties of climbers. The rest of us conscientiously followed our leaders. To the top! With several scratches and bumps, thirty-nine tenacious members entered the Junior Class. At last our goal could be clearly seen in the distance. We viewed our noble mien and lofty ideals with approval in our eyes. For several weeks we were engaged in quite a few discussions on the subject of class rings, but the conclusion at which we arrived seemed satisfactory to all of us. We proudly displayed the selected rings. This year we were given the privilege to present a terrifying mystery, “The Haunted Chair”, which aided us in giving the Seniors a farewell banquet. Seniors! The last stop of our high school itinerary. Thirty-nine reserved and sagacious students reported for their final year of learning before the beginning of an entirely new life. We had steadily climbed together for four years, co-operating with one another; and now we have reached the dignified position of Seniors. During this year we chose our invitations and name cards. Although this task was taken seriously, more interest and excitement was shown when we had our pictures taken. Then, on Senior Day, what fun we had wearing the conspicuous apparel of our childhood days! We participated in various activities, including athletics, band, orchestra and glee clubs. Our last dramatic presentation was a three-act comedy entitled “The Mummy and the Mumps”. As we leave Versailles High School, we wish for the future success and glory of the old school. The Class of ’38 bids you farewell. Page Sixteen Margaret Ward, ’38. THE CLASS POEM Thirty-nine nicer boys and girls I’ll wager you never met, They are in the Class of ’38— Here’s how they come in the alphabet: Elsie is a little brunette And one of the nicest girls I’ve met. John is a dark-eyed boy in our class, Go to his station to get your gas. Marion has dark hair and in his eyes— Is a smouldering fire that never dies. Betty Blue is a pal to all, She has a personality which can not fall. Marvin is tall, strong, and very quiet; We’re quite sure he’ll never be high-hat. From the girls he never runs: The great lover—Bernard Bruns. Paul Cool is our star athlete— There’s none that can with him compete. From all appearances, Joe never says much, But underneath there’s that certain touch. A big cut-up is Marcell— All the girls think he’s swell. Henry has one on the other boys in the class, He flaunts a handsome little mustache. So tiny and wee is Mary Bess, That we’re quite sure she’ll find success. Her happy smile, so shy and sweet, Make Odette’s character complete. Like a blushing schoolgirl, John gets red When to him anything about a girl is said. Clarence has honors in his grades, His friendship is one that never fades. Betty is called “Bill” by ’most all the folks, She’ll cheer you up with her numerous jokes. On the president of the Senior Class we beam, John is also captain of the football team. Ralph is very good at selling candy, And at many other things he is very handy. John Paul is happy-go-lucky, But when need be, he’s very plucky. Marcella has blonde hair and eyes so blue; In her you’ll find a friend that’s true. Page Seventeen A merry laugh has Betty Jane, You can hear its tinkle in sunshine or rain. Ruth’s sweet smile and winning ways Will pay her well in future days. Marjorie is like a shining star— We’re quite sure that she’ll go far. A handsome little boy is Paul, Not very fat and not very tall. At shorthand and typing she is swell— This describes our Dorthabel. With a friendly smile and laughing eyes, Roberta is a lass we prize. A very nice boy is Robert Rahm, He always treats everyone the same. A sympathetic girl is Lucille, When you’re sad she knows just how you feel. Like a stately goddess, so true and tall, When you need a friend, Yula will hear your call. Wilfred likes a lot of fun; His mother is proud to call him—“son”. Martha is quiet in the right degree— A credit to the Senior Class, as you can see. Orville is commonly known as “Ichabod”, He always greets you with a friendly nod. June is a dainty little miss, She loves her home and her mother’s kiss. Margaret has giggles galore, Each day we like her more and more. Robert enjoys a good time and a good laugh, At baseball games the girls all want his autograph. A good Republican is Walter, He’ll go through life and never falter. Beryl’s a genuine Irish lad, I don’t believe he’s ever sad. Margaret is a beauty fair With sparkling eyes and dark hair. Wanda’s grades are very high, She has always a laugh—never a sigh. A rhyming word is a way to fame, So now I’ll gladly sign my name— Reva Richhart, ’38. Page Eighteen MISS McMAKEN WALTER STOVER “Walt” ELSIE APPLE “Ema” BETTY BLUE “Blue” JOHN HOUSER “Doc” JOHN BARGA “Jack” MARION BARTON “Barker” MARVIN BRANDT “Marv” Page Nineteen BERNARD BRUNS “B. A.” JOSEPH DIRKSEN “Joe” HENRY ETTER “Doc” ODETTE FRANTZ “Sophie” PAUL COOL “AH County” MARCELL ECABERT “Pete” MARY BESS FIEBIGER “Mary B ” JOHN GASSON “Johnny” Page Twenty CLARENCE GERLING “Chuck RALPH JOHNSTON “Tuffy” JOHN PAUL KELCH “Adam” RUTH OEHRTMAN “Good Girl” BETTY HOLE “Bill” MARCELLA KELCH “Sally” BETTY JANE K OVERMAN “Dede” MARJORIE OVERLA “Marj” t Page Twenty-one ROBERTA PEPIOT “Berta” DORTHABEL PITSENBARGER “Dorothy” REVA RICHHART “Rosie” YULA RISMILLER “Rissie” PAUL PETERS “Pete” ROBERT RAIIM “Bob” LUCILLE RISMILLER “Jenny” WILFRED SCHOCKMAN “Chaminade” Page Twenty-two ORVILLE SCHRADER “Schrader’' JUNE SHUFF “Junie” ROBERT STOVER “Bob” MARGARET WARD “Tootsie” MARTHA SCHUTZ “Marcy” MARGARET SPILLERS “Marge” BERYL WARD “Red” WANDA WISE “Snooks” � Page Twenty-Three emur Class UltU I, Elsie Apple, do bequeath my typing ability to Mai-y Catherine Baltes. I, John Barga, do bequeath my base-stealing ability to Paul Schockman. I, Marion Barton, do bequeath my secret passion for Greta Garbo to Wayland Border. I, Betty Blue, do bequeath my personality and ability to get straight “A” averages to Keith Lehman. I, Marvin Brandt, bequeath my masculine handsomeness to Anthony Voisinet. I, Bernard Bruns, do bequeath my girlish figure to Charles Graves. I, Paul Cool, do bequeath my ability to play basketball to “Shadow” Keller. I, Joseph Dirksen, do bequeath my ability to say nothing to Tom Kam-man. I, Marcell Ecabert, do bequeath my stump on which I make political speeches, to John Durr. I, Henry Etter, bequeath my passion for ministers’ daughters to Tom Booth. I, Mary Bess Fiebiger, do bequeath my smallness to Geraldine Shepherd. I, Odette Frantz, do bequeath my ability to get along with the male population of this institution to Walba Grewe. We, John Gasson and Betty Jane Koverman, do will our Senior romance to Norma Young and Dick Key. I, Clarence Gerling, leave my no-point baseball system to Richard Magoto. I, Betty Hole, do bequeath my cookies in Literature Class to Leona Schellhase. I, John Houser, bequeath my ability as a speaker to Dick Haber. Page Twenty-four I, Ralph Johnston, leave my appetite to all those who rob the cafeteria of edibles each noon. I, John Paul Kelch, do bequeath my unique ballroom dancing ability to Lynn Hole. We, Marcella Kelch and Dorthabel Pitsenbarger, do bequeath our favorite seats in the office to Betty Price and Helen Miller. I, Ruth Oehrtman, do bequeath my ambition to study to Junior Littman. I, Marjorie Overla, do bequeath my Phillipsburg friends to Eileen Schu-maker. I, Roberta Pepiot, do bequeath my secret passion for red-haired alumni to Evelyn Martin. I, Paul Peters, do bequeath my Robert Taylor looks to William Reck. I, Robert Rahm, do bequeath my quietness to Dotty Graham. I, Reva Richhart, leave my cartooning ability to Edna Miller. I, Lucille Rismiller, leave my “True Story magazines to Kathleen Simon. I, Yula Rismiller, leave my sun-tan complexion to Naomi Ehlers. I, Wilfred Schockman, leave my ability to play the great lover to William Martin. I, Orville Schrader, leave my long legs to Frances Barge. I, Martha Schutz, leave my quiet manners to Doyle Bigham. I, June Shuff, do bequeath my circumference to Virginia Pequignot. I, Margaret Spillers, leave my gum, if it isn’t worn out, to Myrna Goudy. I, Robert Stover, leave my questioning power to Elaine Dershem. I, Walter Stover, leave my musical voice to Lloyd Kelch. I, Beryl Ward, do bequeath my height to Franklin Hupe. I, Margaret Ward, do bequeath my long fingernails to Virginia Barga. I, Wanda Wise, do bequeath my small ears to James Hopkins, Jr. Page Twenty-five Class llruplfery The first picure that comes into view is a picture of my old classmate, Elsie Apple. She is a private secretary of the president of National Cash Register, in Dayton. The next scene takes place in a drug store, where we see Jack Barga as proprietor. Here we see Marion Barton, who has become a very successful farmer. We now see the new orchestra leader in our school. At first we don’t recognize her, but we see that it is one of our most talented classmates, Betty Blue. We see another new teacher in our school, who is Marvin Brandt, the Vocational Agriculture instructor. Who is that traveling salsman at the neighbor’s house? When he turns around, we see that it is Bernard Bruns, who is selling women’s lingerie. The lady at the door looks like Mary Bess Fiebiger. Do you suppose her interest lies entirely in the lingerie? We are now in Bradford, where we are watching a football game between Versailles and Bradford. But look! This is a surprise! Who is Bradford’s coach? Why, it is Paul Cool. A restaurant moves up in our view, where we see Joe Dirksen as the head waiter. Here, on the street corner in Chicago, we find Walter Stover passing out ballots, which state that he is the candidate for mayor on the Republican ticket. We next see Henry Etter, the Brethren minister. Before him stands a couple who are being married. Looking closer, we find that it is John Gasson and Betty Koverman. John has taken over his father’s poultry business. Who are those nurses walking toward the hospital? As they come closer, we discover that it is June Shuff and Odette Frantz. After a brief visit with them, we learn that Odette is the superintendent of the hospital, and June is the adviser. Next we visit the Buckeye Overall Co., where we see Betty Hole as an inspector. Our next scene takes us inside a doctor’s office, where we see John Houser as the doctor. He must be a good M. D., as his office is full of patients. Page Twenty-six The Clark Company has selected two of our classmates for their salesmen. Here we see Ralph Johnston and Paul Peters, and we are certain they will have success as candy salesmen. We now shift to a farm house, where we see Marcella Kelch as a busy housewife. Who is her husband? Well, we will leave you guess. We next enter the office of a lumber yard, where we see John Paul Kelch as manager. He is as “happy-go-lucky” as ever. We now see Ruth Oehrtman as the Directress of the Children’s Home. We know that with her personality and understanding she is well fitted for her position. Who is this lady coming down the street with an arm-load of packages? It is Marjorie Overla hurrying home to get her curly-headed husband’s supper. As we enter Hupe’s Restaurant, we see our classmate, Roberta Pepiot, working in the kitchen. We wonder why she is employed here. Our next picture takes us to a Court House, where we see Dorthabel Pitsenbarger employed as a typist. Now we are in New York, where we find Reva Richhart working as a designer in an exclusive dress shop. We come back to Greenville, where we see Yula and Lucille Rismiller operating a millinery shop. Martha Schutz has gained prominence in the social service work. We know that with her ambition and steadiness she will gain success. Another classmate who has found success in life, is Wilfred Schock-man. We see him as manager of the “Dayton Ducks”. Who is the mechanic working on Mr. Hoerner’s car? Through the grease we recognize the features of Orville Schrader. We now visit a dairy farm, where we see Robert Stover milking a cow. We now enter the Palace Department Store in Greenville. The first clerk we see is Margaret Spillers, who is in charge of the glove counter. As we pass the Y. M. C. A., we meet Beryl Ward, who informs us he is instructor of athletics of the “Y”. Our next scene shifts to Hollywood, where we see Margaret Ward as a glamorous screen star. We are sure, with her looks and ability, she will find success. Our last picture takes us on board a large steamer, where we find Wanda Wise as a hostess. We are sure that her sunny disposition will lead her far in life. Page Twenty-seven SENIOR DIRECTORY JOHN gasson ELSIE APPLE Home Economics 1-2 French 3 Dramatics 3 Commercial 3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 JOHN BARGA Latin Club 1-2 French Club 3-4 Football 3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3 MARION BARTON Commercial Club 4 Football 2-4 Baseball 4 F. F. A. 2-3 Orchestra 2 BETTY BLUE Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Student Senate 2-3-4 Basketball 3 G. A. A. 3-4 Latin Club 1-2 French Club 3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Staff 4 Archery Club 3 Dramatics 3 MARVIN BRANDT F. F. A. 2-3-4 BERNARD BRUNS Glee Club 1-2 Dramatics 3 Commercial Club 3-4 Staff 4 F. F. A. 2 Band 2-3 PAUL COOL Glee Club 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 French Club 3-4 Staff 4 JOSEPH DIRKSEN Fort Loramie 1 F. F. A. 2-4 Commercial Club 3 MARCELL ECABERT Football 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2 Latin Club 1-2 Commercial Club 3 Staff 4 Dramatics 3 Glee Club 1 HENRY ETTER Dramatics—1 -2-3 Football 2 Glee Club 2-3-4 Latin 3 MARY BESS FIEBIGER Home Economics 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 Dramatics 3 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 ODETTE FRANTZ Latin Club 1-2 French Club 3-4 Home Economics 4 G. A. A. 3-4 F. F. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Football 4 Student Senate 2 CLARENCE GERLING Baseball 2-3-4 F. F. A. 2-3-4 Dramatics 3 Student Senate 3 BETTY HOLE Home Economics 1-2 Basketball 2-3 G. A. A. 3-4 French 3-4 JOHN HOUSER Student Senate 4 Staff 4 Glee Club 4 Latin Club 1-2 Football 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2 Class President 2-3-4 RALPH JOHNSTON Glee Club 1-2 Commercial 3 F. F. A. 4 JOHN PAUL KELCH Basketball 1-2 Football 3-4 Baseball 4 Dramatics 3 Glee Club 2-4 Commercial Club 3 Band 1-2 Orchestra 1-2 MARCELLA KELCH Home Economics 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 BETTY JANE KOVERMAN Fairview 1-2 Fort Loramie 3 Hostess Club l Fine Arts Club 1-2 G. A. A. 1-2-4 Dramatics 2-3 Spanish Club 2 Glee Club 4 RUTH OEHRTMAN Home Economics 1-2 Latin Club 3-4 MARJORIE OVERLA Bradford High School 1 G. A. A. 3-4 Glee Club 4 Basketball 2-3 Home Economics Club 2-3 Girls Reserve 1 ROBERTA PEPIOT Home Economics 1-2 French Club 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3 Dramatic Club 3 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 PAUL PETERS F. F. A. 4 Glee Club 1-3 DORTHABEL PITSENBARGER Home Economics 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 ROBERT RAHM Latin Club 1-2 F. F. A. 2-3-4 REVA RICHHART Basketball 1-2-3 Glee Club 2 Latin Club 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Staff 4 Dramatic Club 3 LUCILLE RISMILLER Latin Club 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Dramatic Club 3 YULA RISMILLER Latin Club 1-2 Glee Club 1 Basketball 1-2-3 Commercial Club 3-4 G. A A 3-4 WILFRED SCHOCKMAN Chaminade High School 1 Football 2-3-4 Baseball 2 Latin Club 2 Commercial Club 3-4 Dramatic Club 3 Staff 4 ORVILLE SCHRADER F. F. A. 2-3-4 MARTHA SCHUTZ Home Economics 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 JUNE SHUFF Latin 1-2 French Club 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Archery Club 3 Home Economics 4 MARGARET SPILLERS Latin Club 1-2 French Club 3 Commercial Club 3-4 Dramatics 3 Staff 4 G. A. A. 3-4 ROBERT STOVER Latin Club 1-2 Basketball 1 Football 2-3-4 Glee Club 3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 F. F. A. 2-3-4 W ALTER STOVER Latin Club 1-2 French Club 3-4 Band 1-2-4 Orchestra 1-2-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Football 4 BERYL WrARD Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2 Baseball 2-3-4 MARGARET WARD Glee Club 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Basketball 1 French Club 3-4 Dramatics 3 Home Economics 1-2 WANDA WISE Gettysburg 1-2-3 Home Economics 1-2 G. A. A. 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Page Thirty Mentor Class plait THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS” Friday Evening, May 13, 1938 High School Auditorium 8:00 o’clock Cast of Characters SIR HECTOR FISH .................. FRANCIS BRISCOE .................. WILLIAM LAIDLAW .................. JAMES SLAMMON (Racker) ........... PERKINS, the Sheriff ............. ANNA HAMPTON ..................... MAUDE MULLEN ..................... DULCIE DUMBLE .................... AGATHA LAIDLAW ............. ... PHOEBE BEEBE .............. .....Walter Stover Bernard Bruns .....Robert Rahm ...Ralph Johnston .....Robert Stover ....Roberta Pepiot Mary Bess Fiebiger ....Reva Richhart ...Ruth Oehrtman .......Elsie Apple ACT I—Combination office and reception room at Fenella. Morning. ACT II—Same. Next morning. ACT III—Same. That evening. LOCALITY—Fenella, a girls’ school, in a small town near Boston. TIME OF PLAYING—Two and a half hours. Page Twenty-seven (Class Ntglft program VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, May 19, 1938 — 8:00 P. M. The following program, in the form of a play, was given: ACT I Setting: A class room of 1925. The Class History was presented in a three-act play entitled “’Way Back in ’25”. The different scenes depicted the different grades through which the Seniors passed on the road to graduation. Miss Dorthabel Pitsenbarger depicted the teacher. Robert Stover was Professor Liver. Wilfred Schockman was Father Time. We were entertained by drill and dialogues from the cute little Senior boys. The outstanding activities of all our members were given in the history: Scholastic honors, Athletic honors, Musical honors, and Dramatic honors. ACT II Setting: Cemetery. The second act was in two scenes. The first scene was the burial of the Senior Class. The second scene was the reading of the Class Will by Reverend Paul Kelch. ACT III Setting: Hole’s Athletic Field in the year 1958. The prophecy was presented in the form of an Alumni picnic. CLASS MOTTO-----“Effort Brings Success” CLASS COLORS—Blue and Silver CLASS FLOWER—Gardenia Page Thirty SSarralaurtfate Rentier SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1938 Eight o’clock Processional—“Holy, Holy, Holy”........ Invocation ............................ Doxology .............................. “The Prayer Perfect”................... Double Quartet Scripture Reading...................... “The Lost Chord”....................... Choir . Rev. O. P. Smith .............Choir .....Riley-Stenson Rev. W. W. Wernle ..Procter-Sullivan Sermon....................................Rev. W. W. Wernle “On Life’s Highway”..........................Bertrand-Brown Double Quartet Candlelight Service Class and Choir Apple, Elsie Barga, John Barton, Marion Blue, Betty Brandt, Marvin Bruns, Bernard Cool, Paul Dirksen, Joseph Ecabert, Marcell Etter, Henry Fiebiger, Mary Bess Frantz, Odette Gasson, John Gerling, Clarence Hole, Betty Houser, John Johnston. Ralph Kelch, Marcella Kelch, John Paul Koverman, Betty Jane Oehrtman, Ruth Overla, Marjorie Pepiot, Roberta Peters. Paul Pitsenbarger, Dorthabel Rahm, Robert Richhart, Reva Rismiller. Lucille Rismiller, Yula Schockman. Wilfred Schrader, Orville Schutz. Martha Shuff, June Spillers, Margaret Stover. Robert Stover. Walter Ward. Beryl Ward. Margaret Wise, Wanda Page Thirty-one Commencement VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. 1938 — 8:00 P. M. “Cornelius Festival March” ........................ Mendelssohn High School Orchestra Invocation .................................Rev. John E. Slater Instrumental Duet................................ Betty Blue Walter Stover “One Fleeting Hour” ................................Fuhrman-Lee “Life Is a Song”.......................................McIntyre Girls’ Glee Club Valedictory........................................Betty Blue “To a Wild Rose”......................................MacDowell “Magnolia Bloom” ....................................Roos-Bernd Myrna Goudy Dotty Graham Mary C. Baltes Evelyn Martin “Russian Chorale” .................................Tschaikowsky High School Orchestra Address.............................. Prof. J. Raymond Schutz Professor of Sociology, Manchester College North Manchester, Indiana Presentation of Class......................Supt. W. F. Hoerner Presentation of Diplomas ....................Dr. J. E. Gillette Benediction ................................Rev. C. B. Douglas FAC W. F. HOERNER. Superintendent ETOILE McMAKEN JAMES HOPKINS MIRIAM WILSON ELAINE ANTHONY HOMER FIELDS S. LOUISE SMITH LT Y L. F. RHOADES, JR., Principal C. L. WILLIAMS MARY C. LANDIS JAMES LYMPER C. H. CLARY VIRGINIA CASTEEL J. J. FAMBROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. J. E. GILLETTE, Pres. H. F. PRAKEL, Vice-Pres. ROY DURR LAWRENCE SIMONS M. E. BEAL JOE REED, Clerk Page Thirty-two (ElaHHittm i Page Thirty-three Kmttnr Class Stistonj The music played! The curtain rose! That was—September, 1935. The actors were the students who enrolled as the Freshman Class. The school building was the stage and the other classes made up the audience. Mr. Williams was the stage director for the first act. There were sixty-one actors in all. What a group! Many were frightened and few looked brave, but all were confident that this would be the most outstanding class in the history of V. H. S. There were a few off-stage actions; for example, a party on the last day of school, which was enjoyed by all. So the curtain dropped on this entertaining act. After a short intermission, the curtain again rose. We were then Sophomores. A few actors were no longer in the cast, but a few new faces entered. The plot was quickly woven. Many of the talented members of the class participated in music and such sports as football, basketball, and baseball. The girls were represented in the class tournament and came through with flying colors. Then again the curtain fell with a bang. The noise stops; a group of boys and girls file onto the stage. They are now Juniors. Who is the person leading them? Miss Casteel. This proved the most interesting act so far. Many problems had to be solved, such as selecting the Junior class ring, the Junior class play, and entertaining the Seniors at the Junior-Senior reception. We were also represented in athletics and other social activities of the school. We feel that we have contributed much to V. H. S. The curtain falls. The last act is still to come. We hope that we shall find the last act even better than the first ones were. Leona Schellhase, ’39. Page Thirty-four CLASS ADVISER JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ..... Vice-President . Secretary ..... Student Senate ..Keith Lehman George Oliver Leona Schellhase ....Richard Key Evelyn Martin First Row—Lloyd Kelch. John Begin. Tom Kamman, William Martin. Wayland Border. Keith Lehman. Edward Schieltz. Junior Littman. Anthony Voisinet, Homer Byrd. Harold Kueterman. Second Row— Naomi Ehlers, June Bookwalter. Esther Brandt. Leona Schellhase. Virginia Rhoades. Evelyn Martin, Suzanne Trittschuh, Marlene Schilling. Walba Grewe. Martha Baltes, Eileen Schumaker, Mary C. Baltes, Clemontine Schumaker. Josephine Wenning. Third Row—Roy B. Conkling Jr.. Harold Martin. William Reck. Franklin Hupe. Richard Magato. Chalmer Hunter, Paul Bechtold, Lester Meyer. Dwight Bennett. George Oliver. Richard Key. Fourth Row—Betty Plock, Veneta Manning, Mary F. Plessinger. Maxine Long. Elaine Dershem. Virginia Pequignot, Kathleen Simon, Virginia Barga, Mary Bergman. Dotty Graham. Edna Miller, Frances Barge. Page Thirty-five i opljomnrtf Class history The “giddy” Freshman of last year returned to school last fall in quite a dignified and grown up manner, so we thought. But, oh! the teachers heeded not our elevated position in the social register of the school. Our privileges did not multiply, and those harmless jokes and pastimes of our first year of high school were instantly forbidden. Although the new system of law and order was quite difficult to follow at times, we soon turned our minds toward the gaining of knowledge. One of our first acts was the election of officers. Mr. Fambrough, our class adviser, willingly gave his guidance to us in our efforts to organize the class. Realizing the fact that our school had never had a school paper, we took the initiative. After selecting the following staff, we began preparations to edit the paper: Charles Ridenour ..................... Editor Betty Price .................Assistant Editor Janet Blue ..........................Business Manager Karl Bornhorst ............... Sports Editor June Wehneman .......................Society Editor Jack Richhart..........................Mimeo. Operator Miss Smith ..................Faculty Adviser This school paper, a very successful undertaking, is not our only accomplishment. We are well represented in all the organizations of the school. We have taken active parts in football, basketball, and baseball. Our musical students take their places in the choral clubs, the band, and the orchestra. The Sophomore Class has worked together happily this year. Next year we shall be Juniors. We have resolved to continue the search for knowledge with as much diligence and care as we have done in the past. Betty Price, ’40. ODE TO THE SOPHOMORES And us you’ll see the Sophomores, Our boats are headed for the shores That hold success and earthly fame For those who want to make their name. And in our journey day by day, Some have dropped along the way; The rest are staunchly at the oars. But in our journey to success, The trip is won by willingness. Each day we learn a little more Than yet we knew the day before. As the end is drawing nearer, Then the class to us seems dearer, Since the time remaining is less. Page Thirty-six First Row—Karl Bornhorst. Raymond Althoff, Tom Booth, Robert Hopper. Bob Dapore. Loren Urquhart, Lynn Hole, Charles Graves, Cyril Subler, Guy Fiebiger, Roger Barga. Bernard Davidson. Second Row—Helen Miller, Marjorie Pitsenbarger, Betty Nischwitz, Mildred Beanblossom. Lena Good, Dolores Smith, Luella Simon. Kathleen Althoff. Rosetta Johnston, Eleanor Huber. Freda Ilgen, Mary Ward. Janet Blue, Betty Price. Third Row—Garland Sherry, Charles Ridenour, Max Kissinger, Lowell Pitsenbarger. Paul Schockman, Wilbur Thomas, Bill Dill, Robert Rismiller, Jack Richhart, Robert York, Norma Young. Fourth Row—Nedra Stump, Kathryn Barga. Genevieve Simon. Marlene Simon, Ruth Winner. Esther Wimmer, Virginia Gasson, Adene Wilson, Janice Hough. Kathryn Smith, Esther Schrader, Leona Schlec-ty, June Wehneman. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President ...........................Billy Dill Vice-President.................Paul Schockman Secretary .........................Betty Price Student Senate ................Karl Bornhorst Marlene Simon CLASS ADVISER Page Thirty-seven JArealymatt Class History In September of 1938, a large group of shy but energetic students came to Versailles School to enroll in the Freshman Class. The first few days were filled with excitement and some difficulty, but in a short time we were familiar with the general routine of high school life. The number of students in our class decreased, due to the fact that several members moved. We were very happy to receive a new member, Junior Drew, who enrolled in our class, to help make up for the pupils we had lost. Yes, the Freshman Class does have some outstanding students, and we are proud of them. Several of the boys in our class displayed their talents and interest in sports by participating in the various athletics. A few members were chosen for first and second teams in both football and basketball. We hope they continue to succeed in athletics throughout their high school career. Victory! Victory! was the cry in the Freshman room when our girls defeated the Seventh Grade girls by a score of 24 to 2. The next week we were quite unhappy when we were defeated by the Seniors. (The score of this game will not be published.) Our boys had bad luck and lost to both the Juniors and the Seniors. Every Freshman boy or girl is a member of some organization. Several members of our class were chosen to take part in the All-County Music Festival. and It”. The old saying, “Little but mighty”, can be applied to the Freshman; , as the high school song goes, in three more years “We’ll be the big Hole and Hollinger, ’41. TYPICM- FRESH A) First Row—Billy Kissinger. John Durr. Wayne Roll, Richard Boyer. Bob Rhoades. Harold Rhoades. Dick Cohee, Homer Schieltz, Eugene Huelskamp. George Buxton. Joseph Henry. Lloyd Christian, Marion Elson. Second Row—Betty Hollinger. Myrna Goudy, Kathryn Subler. Betty Overholser, Betty Treon. Shirley Martin. Gaynell Be.ger. Marybel Magato. Ruth Simon. Rita Winner, Helen Gilmore. Kathryn Berning Helen Shimp. Margaret Wentworth. Alice Brandt. Annabel Kley. Third Row—John Gillette. June Kissinger. Lois Rhoades, Jeanette Simon. Julia Ann Grilliot. Alfreda Bertke, Mary Heins. Martha Mangen. Doris Simon, Ivolyn Bergman. Betty Jane Hole, Dorothy Cain, Betty Gutermuth. Ruth Mary Goubeaux. Delores Dabe. Fourth Row—Robert Miller. Delbert Grilliot, Nelson Barga. Elmer Beaver, David Etter. Howard Schu-maker. Zane Hartle, Alfred Henry, Joseph Holscher, Ernest Hemmelgarn. Arthur Martin, Jimmy Hopkins. Robert Wogoman. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Betty Overholser Secretary-Treasurer ...........Betty Jane Hole Secretary-Treasurer George Oliver Student Senate.................Betty Hollinger Fred Alexander CLASS ADVISER Page Thirty-nine First Row—Lester Beaver, Ray Reeser, Jack Manier, Bill Jones, Denver Greer, Bob Rue, Paul Hole, Robert Schafer, Ralph Hartle, Robert Streib, Jack Cohee, James Brownmiller. Second Row—Madge Dickens, Donna Mae Littman, Rita Neargarder, Miriam Hollinger. Donna Marie Plessinger, June Martin, Wanda Roll, Peggy Lee Kindell, Nancy Gephart, Annabel Boolman, Bertha Baltes, Mary Rose Huelskamp. Third Row—Rose Mary Broerman, Rosella Barge, E elyn Pitsenbarger, Annabel Miller, Olive Greer, Edith York. Velma Mann. Dortha Henry, Ilah June Ehrhart. Rita Wenning. Mae Bookwalter, Vivian Wolf, Florence Goubeaux, Margaret Goode. Fourth Row—Fidebel Kissinger. Ralph Mumaw, Waiter Fritz, Floyd Booher, Marvin Barga, Thomas Johnston. Junior Rindler, Paul Zeller, Norbert Mesclier, Joseph Frantz, Virginia McEldowney, Rose Baltes. icigtjttf raitp Sjiatory Eight years ago, fourteen of our present fifty-nine pupils began their education in the Versailles Public School. During these eight years there were several changes in the personnel of the class. Our grade is represented in nearly all school activities. Both the boys and the girls take part in basketball and have organized teams. Although our teams are considered very good, luck seemed to be against them in the several games they played. The girls were defeated by the Sophomores by a score of 18-16. This was the most exciting game of the Girls’ Tournament. The Eighth Grade is also musical-minded. Many of us have been chosen to take part in the Music Festival at Greenville, and also at the music contests held at Wittenberg College, Springfield, and at Marysville, Ohio. With the assistance of our home room teacher, Mr. Fields, we have advanced rapidly in the social and scholastic activities of the high school. Although we do not wish to boast, we can not hide our feeling of pride when we look back over this year and see what we have accomplished. Peggy Kindell. ’42. Betty Alexander, ’42. Page Forty First Row—Paul Ward, Robert Gillette, Harvey Hoi 3, Kelsey Lehman. Lee Dicken. James Trittschuh. Paul Marchal, Eldred Harsh. Doyle Armstrong. Marvin Rismiller, Joe Graves, Robert Magoto, James Subler, Thomas Durr. John Long. Second Row—Wanda Pitsenbarger, Viola Nisonger, Catherine Thiebeau. Eileen Kueterman, Rita Bergman, Erma Durr, Bessie Mangen, Betty Bashore, Kathleen Bulcher, Lova Watren, Helen Bashore, Lauretta Mescher, Ruby Barge, Marie Berning, Eileen McEldowney. Lucille Marchal. Third Row—Robert Allen, Herman Smith, Norbert Gasson, Paul Beaver, Walter McGriff, Junior Ploch. Dale Brandon. Carl Watren, Arthur Shimp, Ottis Gilmore. Daine Hesson. Kenneth Kueterman, Paul Henry. Fourth Row—Ruby Smith. Eileen Stephens, Norma Jean Thomas, Wanda Roll. Rose Mary DeMange. Thelma Mann. Donald Neargarder. Willard Bulcher. Charles Barga. Max Rue. S pimtth (fkaitp Hiatnry Our Seventh Grade is divided into two sections. The M section is under the direction of Miss Smith, and the R section is under Miss Anthony’s supervision. Although the high school schedules were entirely strange to us, we quickly adapted ourselves to our new and interesting surroundings. The rest of V. H. S. has treated us most kindly and has taught us several of their tricks for “getting on” with the teachers. As a reward for our diligence in our school work, we were given two excellent parties by our teacher. This is our first year among the high school students. In spite of this fact, we have received the name of being a conscientious and co-operative class. Viola Niswonger, ’43. Page Forty-one Orem's front “(Tljr ittummy tiir ifhtutps” “I am Miss Agatha Laidlaw!” “ . . . But, by James you can’t both be MisS Agatha Laidlaw!” “Some one has stolen my pearls ...” “Ask Miss Dumble how many pearls there were in the necklace!” “No one knows how love begins. Love is the greatest thing in the world. When you are in love, you feel . . . Well, I hardly know how to describe it ... ” Page Forty-two Itttorrlaaanmt � Page Forty-three First Row—Ralph Barge, Paul Berger. Junior Beck. Dale Barge. Wilbert Mescher. Second Row—Marjorie Baxter. Velma Jean Ehrhart, Junior Shimp, Donald Kremer, Leo Wenning, Betty Apple. Wayne Barge. Bernard Berning, Raymond Schlecty. Mary Jean Hannan. Margaret Miesse. Mary Lou Kelch. Marion Neargarder. Richard Peters, Marie Kremer. Third Row—Hubert Henry. Harry Straker. Gladys Kremer. Dolores Schroeder. Norma Mescher. Leander Schroeder. Theresa Wenning. Treva Wenning. Marybel Schlecty. Richard Fidler. Cletus Wenning, Gene Rindler. Fourth Row—Maida Shoemaker. Loretta Berning. Helen Bennett. John Shumaker. Louis Broerman. Franklin Hesson, Delbert Shimp, Marie Henry, Junior Boyer, Bernard Shimp, Virginia Neargarder. Jm-kaljirr drakes On September 7, 1937, the Yorkshire School opened with an enrollment of 23 children in the Primary room and 25 children in the Intermediate grades. The year has been an interesting one because of our new pupils from the Versailles School and our nice big school bus. We have taken some trips to the Versailles School to see and hear some interesting and instructive movies and programs. The Yorkshire School has a very active P. T. A., and they have carried through some worthwhile projects for us. Our school time is taken up mostly with routine work because each teacher has three grades. A pleasant break in that routine work comes on Friday afternoon, when Miss McMaken comes to give us our music and art lessons. The Intermediate grades organized a baseball team and scheduled a game with the Osgood School. Pupils outstanding in a record of attendance for no days absent are: Norma Mescher, Junior Shimp, and Wilber Mescher. Page Forty-four lb' First Row—Ruth DeMange, Dortha Yagle, Lila Lee Gump, Norman Mendenhall. Lucy Ann Stoner, Frances Manning, Margaret Baltes, Helen Overla, Juanita Grilliot, Evelyn Collins. Norma Huelskamp, Narma Jane Martin. Johanna McEldowney. Jo Ann Turpen, Dortha Harris. Second Row—Kenneth Klopfer, Paul Henry, James Richhart, Richard Barga, Lester Cain, James Murphy. Don Mumaw. Bernard Bulcher, Roger Shimp. Billy Stahl. Andrew Voisinet, Lester Simons, Alan Steffin. Noel Emrick. Jerome Bey. Edna Reck. Third Row—Dortha Boomershinee, Mr. Glenn Zeller, Jane Ann Johnson, Rene Blue. J. D. Weaver, Dave Rue. Homer Stewart Prakel. Dane Martin, Russell Elson, Fred Young, Eugene Lochtefeld. William Heft, John Plessinger. Richard Rue. Betty Oliver, Mr. Alvin Brown. drato iftatorg When the school days started in September, twenty-four boys and twenty-two girls enrolled. During the term six boys and four girls entered, while only one boy and two girls left school. The Sixth Grade now holds a grand total of fifty-three pupils. Home room programs were given on Prohibition and Arbor day. Gifts were exchanged at Christmas time, and the room had a valentine box on Valentine day. The Sixth Grade took part in the School Fair program. Three won prizes in the pet parade, and seven prizes, including two first prizes, were taken by the grade in other displays. Pupils made several seasonal displays in the room, and some of the talented pupils took part in special programs. Some of the girls gave a Christmas play that they themselves coached. Miss McMaken taught their art and vocal music. Mr. Brown and Mr. Zeller taught the remaining subjects. Page Forty-five Jftiftt) (Sraite iftstory In September twenty-three boys and twenty-four girls entered the fifth grade. Marilyn Hole, Lucille Bolyard, Kathleen George and Robert George have moved away, making a net enrollment of forty-three pupils. The Fifth and Sixth Grades presented “Sunbonnet Sally and Overall Jim” as their part of the School Fair program. Three prizes were won by the Fifth Grade in the pet parade. In the Lyceum ticket selling contest, Jean Hopkins won first prize by selling eleven tickets, and Lillian Masner and Bobby Shumaker tied for second by selling ten tickets each. The Patriotic Program for the February P. T. A. was presented by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades. In February the girls and boys enjoyed reading about the thrilling experiences of “Caddie Woodlawn” in Wisconsin during the 1860’s. This book, written by Brink, won the Newberry Prize for 1936. First Row—Judith Gillette. Norma Lee Urquhart. Lillian Masner. Edith Yagle. Velma Schrader. Adela Berger, Jean Hopkins. Alma Simons, Kathleen George, June Jacobi. Myra Jane Hole, Joanne Fambrough, Anna Belle Fritz. Cora Etta Murphy, Geraldine Mangen. Beatrice Derr. Second Row—Pauline Rudolph. Betty Brandt. Betty Jane Rhoades. Norma Jean Mann. Thelma McEl-downey, Mike Hiatt. John Ehrhart. Pat Hiatt. George Trittschuh, James Barga, Bobby Shumaker, Paul Detrick. Sylvester Magateaux. Fred Nickol. Third Row—John Harman, David Kindell, Charles Berger. Cyril Smith. James Baltes, Billy Hollinger, Kenneth Streib. Ora Kruckeberg. Frederick Fiebiger, Waldon Spillers, Donald Rismiller, Robert George, Billy Yagle, Miss Ashman. Page Forty-six First Row—Ted Manier. Junior Beal. Leroy Nisonger. John Baltes. William Baltes. Lawrence Gehret, Dick York. Bobby Hole. Charles Gump. Second Row—Charles Dickey. Ruth Shimp. Evelyn Watren. Virginia Collins. Wanda Richhart. Doris Sherry. Imogene Brandt. Joan Baltes. Wanda Kelch. Louise Schlecty. Barbara Hole. Marilyn Fambrough, Ann Barga. Wanda Brown, Naomi Didier. Third Row—Donald Burns. Ray Ehrhart. Rosella Cain. Dorothy Jean Bashore, Rita George. Grace Morgan, Carol Steffen. Mildred Gehret. Glenn Rismiller, Wilmer Bey. James Allen. Charles Keller. David Plessinger. Miss Williams. Fourth Row—Perry Elson. Gene Baltes. John Barga, Dale Barton. Bobby Christian. Tom Cohee. Eddie McClellan. Fred Gerlach. Billy Ridenour. Richard Brown. Virginia Pitsenbarger, Margaret Ann Stover, Richard Heft. jfmtrth (6rnite Sjiatnry When school opened in September, fifty-four boys and girls answered to roll call. Of these, five have moved away, but we were glad to welcome two new class-mates, Wilbur Shotz and Delorous Trittschuh. In October we took an active part in the School Fair. We took several prizes on pets and other exhibits. We also helped to present “Mother Goose’s Garden”. We helped to present a patriotic program in February which impressed upon us that many of our greatest men were born in that month. Now we are looking forward to May Day. We will dance for the May Queen. Page Forty-seven — First Row—Martha Lou Overla, Mary Lou Graves, Phyllis Prakel, Madge McClurg, Mona Lou Berger. Carolyn Finfrock. Susan Baltes. Phyllis Trittschuh. Mary Louis Thiebeau. Doris Froebe. Martha Ann Frantz. Second Row—Bridgid Ann Baltes. Ann Jean Smith. Dorothy Jean Berger. Ralph Long. Ralph Kueterman, John McEldowney, Richard Litten. Lowell Brown. Robert Barga, John Magato. John Simons. George Varner. Emiline Teegarden. Third Row—Don Dicken, James Copeland. Lowell Magateaux. Alfred Gehret, Elwanda Smith, Homer De-Mange. Carl Bey. William Sherry, Lloyd Fritz, Joe Plessinger. Philip Kindell, Willard Murphy, Miss Wilson. (6ratU’ ISiatnry On the opening day of school, thirty-nine pupils entered the third grade. At the end of the first semester, Marjorie Hole moved to Winchester, Indiana, and is now enrolled in a third grade in that city. Velma Jean Bolyard also left us and joined a third grade in another Darke County school. Throughout the year the pupils have been interested and eager to do their work well. In addition to regular class work, some projects carried out were: Making collections of leaves, a class health chart, a study of birds, and a special study of teeth which led up to a dental clinic. On School Night at the Community Fair, the third grade took part in the operetta. At Christmas time they presented a P.T.A. program, and they joined with the first, second and fourth grades in celebrating Arbor Day. The pupils in this group have done excellent work and are looking forward to the time when they will be the fourth graders. Page Forty-eight S raftp Siisturii On September 7, thirty-three boys and girls entered the Second Grade. During the year three girls, Carolee Stone, Doris Marker and Luella Goubeaux left this school, and three new pupils, Billy Pittsenbarger, Carl Trittschuh and Edsell Shepherd came to take their places. At the Community Fair the Second Grade took part in the operetta, “Mother Goose’s Garden”. At the November P. T. A., five little girls gave a musical skit, “We Are Stylish Little Ladies”, and at Christmas time this grade helped in the Christmas program. First Row—Mary Louise Magateaux, Margaret Huelskamp. Roberta Treon. Rosemarie Kruckeberg. Mildred Winner. Nelda Scherer, Florence Klopfer, Alma York. Sue Allen. Marie Oakerson. Second Row—Fredericka Peschke. Delbert Dunn, Joe Baltes, Philip Ridenour. Donald Keller. Floyd Greer. Junior Dickey. Joan Mendenhall, Robert Zeller. Cletus Price. Raymon Coffield. Third Row—Jay Harris. Francis McEldowney, Gene Brown, Robert Murphy, Eire Elson, Glenn Kueter-man, Luella George. Page Forty-nine First Row—Bernard Simons, Richard Williams, Thelma Bey. Floyd Pitsenbarger. Buddy Hesson, Ro-maine Berger. Barbara Jane Goodall, Jackaline Smith, Emerita Frantz, Dolores Lochtefeld, Bobby Frantz, Orville Durr, Second Row—Jackie Gantt, Miriam Nichol, Duane Butt. Raymond Keller. William Slater, Sammie Hols-apple, Jerome McEldowney, Gene Loxley. Billy Harsh, Richard Watren, Lawrence Simons, Loretta Skelton. Joan Richhart, Junior Magateaux. Third Row—Bobby Sanders, Junior Mayo, Phyllis Young, Shirley Stoner, Joan Smith, Madonna Didier. Patsy Zeller, Hubert McKibben, Germane Bulcher. Betty Clark. Bobby Overla, Miss Begin. Absent—Phyllis Knight, Dickie Erwin. Leonard Sherry, Eugene Pitsenbarger, Chester Fritz. Jfirat ©raft? Sttstnry On September 7, 1937, thirteen little girls and twenty-six little boys entered the First Grade and began their education. During the first part of the year, Bobby Sherry dropped out of school. We lost Richard Bol-yard in January, but Germane Bulcher, Phyllis Young, Billy Harsh, Eugene Pitsenbarger and Chester Fritz were added to our group, which made a total number of forty-two. During the first few days, the boys and girls found it quite difficult to remember that they weren’t supposed to talk, but after several weeks’ time, they were quite accustomed to school life. The First Grade gave Nursery Rhymes at a P. T. A. program in September, and in October the Rhythm Band took part in the School Fair. A Christmas program was given in December and the First Grade pupils took an active part in the entertainment. Amidst activities and studies, they have had a very busy year. With the excellent teaching and patience of Miss Begin, the pupils have become little ladies and gentlemen. Page Fifty “Beauty is Nature’s brag, and must be shown in covers, at feasts, and high solemnities where most may wonder at her workmanship.” Represented in the following pages are all the beauties of the well rounded life, the thrill of attractive articles made by our own needle, brush, hammer, or saw; the delight of the cozy hour in the library with our friends of the printed page, and bands, the appreciation of the flowers and birds, woods and streams, in short all the many activities in the modern educational program. (£1 it h £ % Page Fifty-one -S’taff First Row—Roberta Pepiot. Betty Blue, Dorthabel Pitsenbarger, Marcella Kelch, Reva Richhart. Mary Bess Fiebiger, Elsie Apple, Margaret Spillers. Second Row—Wilfred Schockman. Walter Stover, Bernard Bruns, Marcel Ecabert, Paul Cool, John Houser, Mr. Williams. THE STAFF EDITORS ......... ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS............. ART ............... SNAPSHOT ........ CALENDAR JOKES BUSINESS MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER CIRCULATION MANAGER TYPISTS FACULTY ADVISER . . ............BETTY BLUE MARY BESS FIEBIGER ROBERTA PEPIOT .............PAUL COOL .. ......REVA RICHHART WALTER STOVER ...ELSIE APPLE WILFRED SCHOCKMAN ......... JOHN HOUSER MARCEL ECABERT MARGARET SPILLERS MARCELLA KELCH DORTHABEL PITSENBARGER BERNARD BRUNS Page Fifty-two C. L. WILLIAMS First Row—Betty Hollinger, Peggy Lee Kindell, Wanda Pitsenbarger. Jack Manier, Robert Allen, Karl Bornhorst Second Row—Mr. Hoerner, Betty Blue. Evelyn Martin, Marlene Simon, John Houser, Richard Key, Mr. Rhoades. Three years ago a pioneeer organization, the Student Senate has now become one of the most outstanding of all organizations in our school. The Student Senate strives to bring about a better understanding and relationship between the students and teachers, a sense of loyalty and independence. With a great determination to make the Student Senate more successful this year, the following members have accomplished their task: Wanda Pittsenbarger Robert Allen Peggy Kindell Jack Manier Betty Hollinger Fred Alexander Marlene Simmons Carl Bornhorst Evelyn Martin Richard Key Betty Blue John Houser At the first meeting of the Senate, John Houser, Senior, was elected President. The Senate this year has successfully introduced regular home room programs which are very interesting and educational. These programs were presented every two weeks. Some of the entertaining programs sponsored by the Senate were: Aladdin, the Magician, who baffled us all; Mr. Cox of Byrd’s Second Antarctic Expedition gave a very interesting illustrated talk; Miss Jean Wren, a student of Miami University, gave a very entertaining talk, and Mr. Mitchell Darling presented to the student body a speech that was very stirring and interesting. There have also been several moving pictures, such as: Rhoades, the Empire Builder; Beautiful Ohio; and several health pictures. The Student Senate has co-operated with the Sophomore Class paper by boosting it one hundred per cent. Mr. Rhoades and Mr. Hoerner are the Faculty advisers who have aided and co-operated with the members of the Senate. Betty Price, ’40. Page Fifty-three Jfrrnrb Club a First Row—Naomi Ehlers, Betty Hole. Odette Frantz. June Shuff. Frances Barge, Josephine Wenning. Virginia Barga. Betty Plock. Dotty Graham. Mary Bergman. Second Row—Walter Stover. Paul Cool, Roberta Pepiot. Betty Blue, Margaret Ward. June Bookwalter. Kathleen Simon, John Barga. Keith Lehman. Miss Anthony. In September, 1937, nineteen members met to reorganize the Trente-Neuf Francais. At this meeting the following officers were appointed: President ...................... Roberta Pepiot Secretary-Treasurer ............ Odette Frantz Margaret Ward Program Committee Dotty Graham Walter Stover Entertainments, which were to be given at different intervals during the year, were planned by the committee. Special study of French Music and Literature was included in these programs. This organization participated in the School Fair by giving the French version of the story, “The Three Bears”. This play revealed the interest of the students in their class and also their ability to speak the French language. A Halloween-Initiation party was given at Number Nine School House for the first-year students. The Juniors were excited and rather weak after their initiation, but they were revived later by the refreshments which were served. Whose name did you get? I wonder who has mine! That was the cause for all the whispering just before the Christmas Party. Yes, the French pins are nice, and the proud owners received many compliments about them from other students. In order to have a better understanding of the French language, several members of the club have been corresponding with students in France. The club this year has been a huge success, due to the excellent supervision of Miss Anthony and the co-operation and interest displayed by the members. Odette Frantz, ’38. Page Fifty-four Siatin Chtli Our eyes glow with pride when we see “Optime” marked across our papers, and we strive to raise our grades on the chart, which is on the bulletin board. Most of the scores keep rising, and we hope they will until we have mastered Latin. From the energetic appearance of all the students, I think we will. For the brighter side of Latin, turn to the Club, which was organized in 1933. A large number of students joined the club. At our first meeting, guided by our instructor, Miss Anthony, we elected the following-officers: President ..........................Betty Price Vice-President ................Charles Ridenour Secretary-Treasurer ................Janet Blue The officers, at the suggestion of Miss Anthony, planned a party or meeting for each month of the year. These parties and meetings were a great success and everyone took part in them. Our first party was to initiate the new members of the club, on Hallowe’en. This is a very sacred performance to all members of “Mastig-iae”. All the new members survived the initiation and were accepted into the mysterious “Mastigiae”. At the middle of the year, the Latin Club officers met and selected a pin. Everyone who got one was very well pleased. This year has been a very successful year for the Latin Club and classes. In addition to learning much from taking Latin, our social relations have been very enjoyable. Janet Blue, ’40. First Row—Mary Ward, Janet Blue, Betty Price, Helen Miller, Dolores Dabe. Nonna Young, Kathryn Smith, Janice Hough, Marlene Simon. June Wehneman. Second Row—Kathryn Subler, Martha Mangen, Jeanette Simons. Ivolyn Bergman. Anna-belle Kley. Betty Jane Hole. Betty Lou Gutermuth, Myrna Goudy, Betty Hollinger, Mary Belle Magato, Doris Simon. Third Row—Miss Anthony, Dorothy Cain. Charles Ridenour, Marion Elson. John Gillette, Billy Kissinger, Bob Miller, Jimmy Hopkins. Ruth Oehrtman. Page Fifty-five 2f. A. Frantz. Lois Rhoades, Ruth Mary Goubeaux, Mary Heins. June Kissinger. Helen Shimp, Alfreda Bertke. Second Row—Gaynell Berger Kathleen Althoff. Margaret Wentworth, Alice Brandt. Freda Ilgen, Helen Gilmore, June Grilliot. Rosetta Johnston, Eleanor Huber, Esther Schrader, Mildred Beanblossom, June Shuff Marjorie Pitsenbarger. Third Row—Dolores Smith, Virginia Sublet-, Betty Nischwitz. Leona Schlecty, Lucille Rismiller, Esther Wtmmers, Virginia Gasson, Adine Wilson, Ruth Winn ;r. Kathryn Barga, Genevieve Simons. Ruth Simons, Lena Goode, Nedra Stump. Luella Simons, Miss Landis. The Home Economics Club has been organized in a different way this year from other years. It has joined the many other Home Economics clubs all over the United States, in the club known as the F. H. A., or the Future Home-makers Association. The Future Home-makers Association held their first meeting in September, at which time the following officers were elected: President .....................Genevieve Simons Vice-President ....................Adine Wilson Secretary ........................ Lois Rhoades Treasurer .........................June Gunckle Historian......................... Luella Simons Adviser.............................M. C. Landis At this same meeting the Freshmen were given their Little Women Degree, and after the meeting all of the girls enjoyed some games and a delightful lunch. The Future Home-makers Association holds regular meetings, at which a business session is held, and then follows a discussion of a topic of interest to all Home Economics students. In October the club helped to make the School Fair a success by making the costumes for the grade children for their plays. The club also helped to serve the refreshments for the Fair and take care of the entries for the Home Economics Department. The club gave a Style Show at the April Parent-Teacher’s meeting. All of the girls showed that they had worked to make the Style Show a success by the garments they displayed. All of the club girls experienced something new this year: Home Economics was put on a Vocational basis. This means that a girl must work on a project for six or twelve weeks. The project must be something about a Home Economics subject. If the girl completes her project, she will receive a fourth of a credit. Esther Wimmers, ’40. Page Fifty-six 3fi. Jfi. A. ye--- ■ 1111 rftffWlMBMPi First Row—Robert Dapore, Homer Schieltz, Lloyd Christian. Cyril Subler, William Martin, Clarence Ger-ling. Homer Byrd. Lester Meyers. Dwight Bennett, Anthony Voisinet. John Durr. Eugene Huelskamp, Max Kissinger. Zane Hartle. Second Row—Mr. Clary. Paul Peters. Harold Kueterman, Nelson Barga. Wilbur Thomas. Garland Sherry. Robert Hopper. Roger Barga. Guy Fiebiger. Harold Rhoades. Ernest Hemmelgarn, Wayne Roll, Arthur Martin. Third Row—Edward Schieltz, Howard Schumaker, Robert Rahm. Kenneth Detrick. Orville Schrader. Marvin Brandt, Johnny Gasson, Chalmer Hunter, Wayland Border. George Oliver. Richard Key. Ralph Johston, Robert Stover. Since 1917 the Future Farmers of America has been a National organization consisting of farm boys. The Versailles Chapter was granted a charter by the State in 1935. From that time until September, 1937, the enrollment has increased to forty-four members. During our first meeting held in September, the following officers were elected: President ........................ Chalmer Hunter Vice-President......................George Oliver Secretary .......................Clarence Gerling Treasurer ....................... John Gasson Reporter.............................Richard Key The subjects taken up for this year were: “Soils and Farm Management”, for the Juniors and Seniors, while the Freshmen and Sophomores took up “Farm Crops”. In addition to the School and Community Fair and Colt Show, a Horse Pulling Contest was held. The events were a great success, due to the co-operation of the Farmers and Business Men of this community. Mr. Clary was proud of the splendid success of his judging teams of the year 1937-38. At Columbus, Ohio, the crops team brought back a first-place banner, while the livestock team placed second in the State. The Chapter’s entry in the Agricultural Engineering Contest placed 4th. At the District Livestock Contest, the Livestock team won a large cup, which is now the possession of the Chapter. The Crops team won a cup at the Darke County Fair. Page Fifty-seven C. A. Gerling. ’38. rratrly and |tJprk (EUtli First Row—Tom Kamman, Mary F. Plessinger. Margaret Spillers. Virginia Barga, Martha Baltes, Mary Bess Fiebiger. Reva Richhart, Clemontine Schumaker. Edna Miller. Esther Brandt. Second Row—Miss Smith, Bernard Bruns. Evelyn Martin, Dorthabel Pitsenbarger, Maxine Long. Veneta Manning, Martha Schutz, Geraldyn Shepherd. Elsie Apple. Virginia Rhoades, Yuia Rismiller. Suzanne Irittschuh. Third Row—Junior Littman Roy B. Conkling Jr.. Marlene Schilling. Marcella Kelch, Kathleen Simon, Doyle Bigham.'Harold Martin. Leona Schellhase. Elaine Dershem. Josephine Wenning. What have we here? Oh, I see. It is a sample of the work the students have to perform to join the “Scratch and Peck Club”. Yes, only students in typing and shorthand classes can belong to this club. The students who belong are sometimes termed the most quiet and the most noisy people in school. The reason for this is that when they are taking dictation, they must be absolutely quiet, but when they have typing—my, my, what a racket! You can’t hear yourself think. Gee! do they type—and people wonder how they do it. “The Scratch and Peck Club” was first started three years ago under the leadership of Miss Smith. It was organized to further an interest in commercial work. The club met shortly after school opened in the fall of 1937, and elected the following officers: President........ ....................Betty Blue Vice-President .......................Elsie Apple Secretary-Treasurer............. Marlene Schilling Social Chairman ................Virginia Pequignot “The Scratch and Peck Club” also holds parties which the members enjoy very much. One of these was a Halloween party, which was held at the schoolhouse. We played games and initiated the Juniors. Of course, we had eats. What’s a party without eats? Everyone seemed to have a good time. “The Scratch and Peck Club” is a splendid club to which to belong. The students have good times and they also get better understanding of commercial work and its place in the business world. Margaret Spillers, ’38. Page Fifty-eight Muzit Page Fifty-nine THE CHORAL CLUB Presents “THE GYPSY TROUBADOUR’’ Friday. April 1, 1938 High School Auditorium — 8:00 o’clock P. M. Cast of Characters TODORO (Ruler of the gypsy tribe of Haaren) Junior Littman MARIA (his wife) .............................Mary Catherine Baltes VARIO (Todoro’s nephew, a schemer)....................Walter Stover JANINA (a girl of the tribe, devoted to Marko).......Myrna Goudy ELENA (a former sweetheart of Vario)........................Marjorie Overla MARKO (the tribe’s chief boaster)............................William Martin ROSITA (a gypsy girl in love with Nikoli).....................Evelyn Martin NIKOLI (son of Todoro and Maria, a poet) ........... Raymond Althoff TOM GORDON (Nikoli’s college friend) ..................Lloyd Kelch MRS. JEAN JERROLD (a designing widow)................. Naomi Ehlers HENRY CLAYTON (a business man) .........................John Barga MARY MATTHEWS (a terrible talker) ......................Edna Miller CLARE CLAYTON (Clayton’s daughter and Nikoli’s inamorita)....... Dotty Graham Including Dancers and Chorus ACT I —The gypsy camp. Morning of a fine June day. ACT II—Same as Act I. About 11:30, the evening of same day. Director ..........Miss McMaken Accompanist............Betty Blue Page Sixty First Row—.Lynn Hole, William Kissinger, Robert Miller, Myrna Goudy. Frances Barge, Clemontine Schumaker, June Shuff. Second Row—Bernard Davidson, William Martin, Doyle Bigham. Miss McMaken. Betty Jane Hole, Virginia Barga, Josephine Wenning, Edna Miller, Mrs. Lohman. Third Row—David Etter, Charles Graves, Keith Lehman, Betty Ploch, Naomi Ehlers, Marlene Schilling. Fourth Row—Robert Stover, John Houser, James Hopkins. Evelyn Martin, Suzanne Tritt-schuh, Dolores Dabe, Janet Blue, Mary Heins. Fifth Row—Raymond Althoff. Anthony Voisinet, Mary C. Baltes. Donna Mae Littman, Betty Price. Sixth Row—Junior Littman, Edward Schieltz, Lloyd Kelch, Marjorie Overla. Margaret Ward. Roberta Pepiot. Elaine Dershem, Virginia Rhoades. Seventh Row—John Barga, John Paul Kelch, Betty Jane Koverman, Wanda Wise. Marlene Simon. Eighth Row—Paul Bechtold, John Gasson. Walter Stover, William Reck. Lucille Rismiller, Leona Schellhase, Betty Blue, Dotty Graham. The Boys and Girls Choral Club was organized in September, shortly after school opened, under the direction of Miss McMaken. The following officers were elected at the first meeting: Boys Girls President—Keith Lehman..................Betty Blue Vice-President—John Kelch...............Edna Miller Secretary—Walter Stover, Jr...........Martha Baltes Treasurer—John Gasson, Jr......Betty Jane Koverman At first the boys and girls did not harmonize, but, under the capable direction of Miss McMaken, they soon sang as a unit, and became a very popular organization. In October the Choral Club sang at the School Fair. On December 19, 1937, they presented a program of Christmas music and songs in the school auditorium. This program was open to the general public. The Versailles School was represented at the Spring Music Festival by members of the Choral Club. The program was given on March 18, 1938. The cantata, “On the Nile”, was sung. The highlight of the year was the operetta, “The Gypsy Troubadour”, which was presented April 1, 1938. In the operetta the boys and girls not only showed their ability as singers, but also as actors. The Choral Club also participated in the local Spring Music Festival, May Day Festival, and Commencement activities. Page Sixty-one 3imtor ©rcfyestra First Row—Robert Miller. Guy Fiebiger. David Etter, Robert Hopper. Wilbur Thomas. Elmer Beaver. Second Row—John Gillette. Paul Beaver, Robert Streib. Waldon Spillers, Edna Reck. Mae Bookwalter, Jean Hopkins. Pauline Rudolph. Virginia Pitsenbarger. Carol Stephen, Rita Wenning, Madge Dicken. Third Row—Lois Rhoades. Nancy Gephart. Lee Dicken. Ora Kruckeberg, Paul Rhoades. Norma Thomas, Renee Blue. John Ehrhart, Thomas Durr. Kenneth Streib. Jack Manier. James Brownmiller. Mike Hiatt, Pat Hiatt, June Hole, David Kindell, Donna Plessinger. Myrna Goudy. Fourth Row—Betty Gutermuth, Peggy Kindell. Jane Ann Johnson. Wanda Roll. Fiances Barga, Ilah June Ehrhart. Annabel Kley, Donna Mae Littman, Annabel Boolman, Wayne Roll. John Durr. Harvey Hole. Homer Prakel, Kelsey Lehman. Frederick Fiebiger, Mr. Hopkins. Three years ago, a group of inexperienced musicians was brought together to form what was called “The Junior Orchestra”. As this was the first organization of its kind in our school, there were quite a few interesting comments. Today this club is the largest musical organization in the school, with an enrollment of sixty members. Nevertheless, we have quality as well as quantity in the orchestra. We admit that, at first, we were only fair, but our weekly practices and our ability to struggle on no matter what stood in our way, has enabled us to become the Junior Orchestra of today. There is a definite feeling of loyalty in our orchestra. Each of us has given his best and has done his part. There is an atmosphere of unity about this club, as we have built it up by working together. One of our many hopes is that, in the near future, we may be able to take a more important part in school functions. Frances Barge, ’39. Page Sixty-two Mentor ©rrtjestra First Row—Jack Manier. James Trittschuh, Virginia Pitsenbarger. Donna Mae Littman, Myrna Goudy, Kathryn Smith, John Gillette. Jimmy Hopkins. Frances Barge, Josephine Wenning, Betty Ploch, Mary C. Baltes. Suzanne Trittschuh. Lucille Rismiller. Second Row—Dotty Graham. Peggy Lee Kindell. Nancy Gephart. Lester Beaver. Helen Miller, Norma Jean Thomas, Annabel Miller. Wanda Roll. Ilah June Ehrhart, Janice Hough. Betty Blue, Janet Blue, Lois Rhoades. Donna Mae Plessinger. Third Row—Walba Grewe. Dolores Dabe. Betty Jane Hole, William Martin, Lloyd Kelch, Keith Lehman. Franklin Hupe. Walter Stover, Mr. Hopkins. In the latter part of September, 1937, a call was issued to all people who played musical instruments, and they turned out by the score. Due to the loss of some fine musicians in the Class of 1937, the aspect was none too promising. A group of forty or more experienced players was selected to represent the Senior Orchestra for 1937-38. After weeks of arduous practice, we were able to say that we had as good an orchestra as the one in the previous year. The Orchestra took part in the P. T. A’s special programs, and the Lyceum programs, which were given at New Madison and Russia. These schools gave programs in return, which were well attended and appreciated. The Versailles Senior Orchestra was also well represented at the County Music Festival, March 18, 1938. On Saturday, March 19, the Orchestra traveled to Springfield to play in a contest, in which they showed an excellent rating. The success of the Orchestra is due to the excellent abilities of our instructor, Mr. James Hopkins. Much to their regret, Lucille Rismiller, Betty Blue, and Walter Stover will leave the orchestra this year. It is our sincere desire that the orchestra for the coming year will be the best one ever known in Versailles. Walter Stover. 38. Page Sixty-three In the past year the Versailles High School Band has become one of the leading organizations of our school. In the summer months it gave concerts once every two weeks on Fountain Square, played at the Darke County Fair and also at several other functions. During this school year the Band was an added attraction to the football and basketball games, both at home and away, always giving new hope to the players on the team. All the members had the pleasure of spending an enjoyable afternoon in Dayton, listening to the United States Navy Band. It also journeyed to Greenville in November, where it played at the Darke County Auto Show. In March several were chosen to represent the Band in the County Music Festival, which was held in Greenville. Early in the year a Parents’ Band and Orchestra Association was again formed to create interest among the parents. One of the plans of this association was to purchase new band uniforms for all members of the Band. Means of raising money were discussed. A market was then held at Marker’s Furniture Store to start the campaign for acquiring the necessary funds. It is hoped that enough money will be raised so every member may have a uniform by Fair Week. If every member co-operates with the other, this goal can be reached. The citizens of Versailles will then have a Band of which they can be justly proud. Helen Miller, ’40. First Row—John Gillette. James Trittschuh. Lynn Hole. Second Row—Dotty Graham. Martha Baltes. Donna Marie Plessinger. Peggy Kindell, Annabel Kley, Paul Beaver. Lester Beaver, Jack Manier, Jimmy Brownmiller. Annabel Miller, Betty Jane Hole, Janet Blue. Nancy Gephart, Renee Blue. Jane Ann Johnson. Third Row—Walba Grewe. Delores Dabe. Helen Miller. Kathryn Smith. June Bookwalter. Betty Blue. Ora Kruckeberg. Wanda Roll. Frances Barga. Ilah June Ehrhart. Norma Jean Thomas. Donna Mae Littman, Betty Gutermuth. Myrna Goudy. Fourth Row—Kelsey Lehman, Harvey Hole, Frederick Fiebiger, John Durr. Robert Miller. Lloyd Kelch, David Etter, Guy Fiebiger, Robert Hopper, Elmer Beaver. Keith Lehman, William Martin. Mae Bookwalter. Fifth Row—James Hopkins Franklin Hupe, Walter Stover. Junior Littman. Mr. Hopkins, Tom Kamman. Page Sixty-four Atljlrtirfi Page Sixty-five (Etjeerltfaftprs OUR CHEER LEADERS Here are the girls Who lead us in cheers, They help keep us smiling, Though sometimes, through tears. Looking so neat In their orange and black, They’re right on their toes, Yelling: “Fight ’em back!” If somebody fails And must leave the game, They give him a cheer Instead of a shame. We’re proud of them both, Our Edna and Dotty, They’re the best to be found In any county. Robert Rahm, ’38. Page Sixty-six First Row—Lloyd Kelch, Jimmy Hopkins, Verl Keller, Paul Schockman. Second Row—John Barga. Richard Magato. Chalmer Hunter, Beryl Ward. Kieth Lehman. Paul Cool, Clarence Gerling. Robert Stover, Third Row—Marcell Ecabert. Marion Barton. Zane Hartle, John Paul Kelch, Harold Martin, Wilfred Schockman, Mr. Lymper. Last year the Versailles Tigers won the Darke County Baseball Championship in rather an easy fashion. Therefore, they were rightfully given the title of “Darke County Champs of 1937”. After disposing of An-sonia by a score of 6 to 3 in the opener, they went on and brought in seven more victories in a row, among which were Hollansburg, Monroe, New Madison, Union City, Gettysburg, Palestine and Jackson. By winning the Darke County Championship, the baseballers were eligible to play in the District Contest at Dayton. However, in this game, they were defeated by Westville, by a score of 7 to 3. The team, as a whole, hit well over .400, and fielded over .900. The pitching of Gerling was sensational, as was the play of Cool, Mendenhall, Turpen, Ploch, Barga, Lehman, Ward, and Hunter. Only four players were lost by graduation, so Coach Lymper had a nucleus on which to build for 1938. Following are this year’s (1938) scores to date: Versailles 17 Ansonia 0 Versailles 17 .... Hollansburg 0 Versailles 7 Monroe 1 Versailles 6 Ft. Loramie 1 Versailles 4 New Madison 0 Versailles 14 ... Greneville 1 Versailles 16 . Union City 2 Versailles 2 Union City 1 Versailles 13 Piqua 2 Versailles 23 North Star 4 Versailles ( League 15 Games) ... Arcanum 1 Versailles 21 Ansonia 6 Page Sixty-seven ©askrtball Twenty-three ambitious high school boys reported for the first practice session of basketball. After a week of arduous practicing, Coach Lymper selected his starting lineup. The basketball campaign began with a game with North Star. Although we had little practice, we swamped our opponents, 48-13. For our next game we journeyed to Gettysburg. The Lympermen had “bad luck”, and we were defeated by a score of 31-24. The boys came home with heavy hearts, but they were determined never to give up. After another week of practice, the Tigers were “pepped up” and ready to play Hollans-burg. In this game the team did some excellent playing and won over their invaders. The final score was 21-15. With the same victorious attitude in mind, the Orange and Black encountered Ansonia. Our team displayed their excellent pass-work in this game, and was again victorious. Score: Versailles 35, Ansonia 13. Monroe was our next rival. The game was a real battle and the teams fought to the very last. Versailles experienced their second loss of the season, being defeated by one point. The score was 27 to 26. Another game with Gettysburg! The Tigers were determined to be victorious this time, and they played fine ball. Now the opponents were forced to bow to Versailles, and they lost by a score of 34 to 22. With the winning spirit still in our hearts, we met Arcanum. This game was well played, and again the Lympermen won over their opponents, by a score of 27-21. Bradford, our old rival, was next on the list. The Versailles basketeers were defeated in this game, the score being 25-17. However, this game Page Sixty-eight was not included in the County League standing. The next game, which was with New Madison, ended in a one-sided affair, with the Orange and Black triumphant, 44-17. We faced Hollansburg again, and though they played well, they were again defeated by Versailles. The score was 30-16. The following week we traveled to Ansonia, and again came home with a victory. The Ansonians had a score of 18, while the Lympermen had a total of 36 points. Next was Jackson. All through the game the score was close, first Versailles leading, and then Jackson. In the last few minutes of the last quarter, two baskets were made in succession by Versailles, making the score 32 to 28 in Versailles’ favor. The last game of the season! Union City came to Versailles with the idea of winning, but “Lady Luck” was with the Versailles team. In the last minute of play a basket was made by a Tiger, and the final score was 31-29. In the first game of the County Tournament, Versailles was upset by Hollansburg, but in the next four games we defeated Ansonia, Jackson, Arcanum and Hollansburg. The Tigers won third place in the County Tourney. Versailles next entered the sectional tournament at Dayton, and was defeated by West Milton. Our team was successful this season, due to the excellent coaching of Mr. Lymper and the co-operation of the team. Paul Cool, who won a place on the All-County Team, will leave the Tigers this year. We wish the Lympermen best of luck in the coming season. First Row—Mr. Rhoades, Lloyd Kelch, Paul Schockman, Keith Lehman. Franklin Hupe. Paul Cool. Richard Magato. Verl Keller. Harold Martin. Junior Littman. James Hopkins. Mr. Lymper. Second Row—Lynn Hole. Robert Miller, Elmer Beaver, Charles Ridenour. Zane Hartle, Robert Wagaman. Bernard Davidson, George Buxton, John Gillette. Paul Hole, Mgr. Page Sixty-nine iPootball— 193 T With school nearly ready to start, Coach James Lymper called for all prospects to report for practice at the Athletic Field. His call was answered by thirty-four eager faces ready to get down to the “old grind”. He announced that no equipment was to be issued until the beginning of school. The prospects were run through the various “limbering up” exercises by Coach Lymper. School started and the equipment was issued. Then football really got under way. Signals, plays, tackling, blocking, kicking, passing, and pulling out were all being perfected by the squad. After much practice (yet not enough) the Lympermen were ready for their first game, which was played with Piqua Central Reserves. This was a very fast game, with both teams playing their hardest. Yet the Lympermen came through “with flying colors” and beat the Reserves, 7 to 6. The next game the Lympermen were more in shape for the oncoming battle, with Rockford, and they showed it. Although having played hard the whole game, V. H. S. came through and beat the Rockford lads, 33 to 6. The 6 points were scored by Rockford after Coach Lymper had substituted the second team. October the first, and the Lympermen traveled to Arcanum, where they also played a“ bang-up game”, by downing the Arcanum Tigers. This game was Tiger against Tiger, but the Orange and Black of Versailles was a little too tough for the Arcanum team. The score was: Versailles 39, Arcanum 0. The next week the team had to travel again, this time to Coldwater High. (The place where they grow ’em big.) This was the toughest game the team had played yet, and they soon found it out. Yet by intercepting a pass, and blocking a kick behind the goal line, the Lympermen defeated the “Yellow Jackets”, 13 to 0. “Beat Bradford!” was the yell during the next week of practice in the school and on the practice field. The two bitter rivals, Bradford and Versailles, were to meet on the Hole Athletic Field on Friday, October 15, at 2:00 p. m. Pep meeting was held the night before; everybody was yelling, the band was playing . . . but on Friday, October 15, at 2:00 p. m., V. H. S. was, I am sorry to say, defeated by Bradford. The Lympermen put up a gallant fight, yet they were defeated by a score of 24 to 6. On to Trotwood. The Lympermen hadn’t given up yet, not a bit! For they traveled to Trotwood and beat them, 13 to 0. In this game the team played their best game. The ground was soft, the team had the old fight, and the crowd was wild. All these things helped to win the game. One more game and the season would be over, and that game came soon enough. The Sidney “Yellow Jackets” Reserves. This would be the Seniors’ last game of football, and they were going to give their all. We are sure that the Seniors, Captain J. Houser, B. Stover, P. Cool, J. Gasson, B. Ward, J. Kelch, W. Schockman, and M. Ecabert gave all they had, although the Reserves won over V. H. S. by a score of 6 to 0. An intercepted pass “cooked Versailles’ goose”. Having won 5 out of 7 games, you must admit Versailles did do pretty good this season. Franklin E. Hupe, ’39. Page Seventy ifonthall ron 5 Versailles 7 Piqua Reserves 6 Versailles 33 Rockford 0 Versailles 39 Arcanum 0 Versailles 13 Coldwater 0 Versailles 6 Bradford 24 Versailles 13 Trotwood 0 Versailles 0 Sidney Reserves 6 First Row—Mr. Lymper. Paul Cool, Robert Stover, John Houser, Franklin Hupe, John Paul Kelch. Raymond Althoff. Roy B. Conkling Jr., Mr. Herner. Second Row—Lloyd Kelch. Marcel Ecabert. Verl Keller. Beryl Ward, Keith Lehman. Richard Magoto, Wilfred Schockman. John Gasson. Third Row—John Begin, Junior Litman, Marion Barton. James Hopkins. Zane Hartle, Elmer Beaver. Fourth Row—John Gillette. David Etter. George Buxton, Dick Cohee. Kenneth Detrick. Doyle Bigham. George Oliver. Robert Miller. Page Seventy-one i®ay ©ay MAY 6, 1938 — 1:15 P. M. “FAIRYLAND ENTERTAINING MAY QUEEN” Processional to Hole Athletic Field. Crowning of the Queen. May Pole Dance..........................Seventh and Eighth Grades Butterfly Dance Second Grade Bunny Rabbit Hop..............................................First Grade Children of Fairy Land.................. Fifth and Sixth Grades Flowers.......................................................Third Grade Birds ................................................Fourth Grade Heigh Ho.......................................................Band Number Snow White and Seven Dwarfs............ ..Fifth and Sixth Grades Valse Bluette...................................High School Girls Iron Clad .....................................................Band Number Mendelssohn's Spring Song ..................... High School Girls Harvester’s May Pole................................Freshman Girls Queen: Betty Blue Attendants: Betty Jane Koverman, Senior Edna Miller, Junior June Wehneman, Sophomore Martha Mangen, Freshman Peggy Lee Kindell, Eighth Grade Norma Jean Thomas, Seventh Grade Music was furnished by Miss McMaken. Band was directed by Mr. Hopkins. Dances were planned by Miss Casteel. Page Seventy-two COOPERATION “Wisdom is the abstract of the past, but beauty is the promise of the future.” Through co-operation we have come to realize that much can be accomplished. We present in this section bits of humor from the mouths of our fellowmen; a diary of the activities for this, our last year in Versailles High; and the “tokens of co-operation”. We are indeed grateful to our Advertisers for their co-operation, and we hope that they will be justly rewarded for their co-operation. • rhaul Calendar SEPTEMBER— 7—First day of school. The weather was fair. 11—John Begin was seen walking East on Main Street. 17—Defeated the Piqua Reserves in the first game of the football season. 21—The lower grades “watched the birdie” while their pictures were being taken. 24— “Brought home the bacon” in the game with Rockford; score 33-6. 25— The student body attended a football game at Columbus; very WET! 28—P. T. A. meeting. Rev. John E. Slater was the speaker 30—Lynn Hole received A’’ in geometry; Mr. Williams' coffee agreed with him. % « � OCTOBER— Started the month with a “bang”. The Lympermen piled up a score of 39 to Arcanum’s 0. 8—Tigers were the victors in game with Coldwater. 12—Seniors came to school in all their finery. P. S.: They had ther pictures “took”. 14— Big parade through Main Street. Later, a pep meeting at the schoolhouse. 15— Game with Bradford High. Lost by a score of 24 to 6. We got framed! 20—The Band and Director Hopkins went to Dayton to hear the United States Navy Band. 22—Trotwood football game. We won! Confidence was once more restored. 22-23—School Fair. A free edition of the Sophomore paper. “The Tiger Rag , was distributed. 25— Junior Class rings were selected. 26— French Club party. The newcomers were initiated at “Buzzard's Glory”. Miss Dorothy Graham favored the club with a special cardboard dance, the origin of which is unknown, to date. 29—Final football game with Sidney Reserves. NOVEMBER— 2—Junior Class had a hay ride. 4— The students saw a picture entitled. “Empire Builders”. 5— No school. 6— Teachers attended a meeting in Dayton. 9—Junior Class play, entitled “Small Town Romeo”, was presented. 17— Meeting of “The Young Men’s Farming Club”. 18— The Vocational Agriculture boys visited Antioch College. 19— The Band played at the Auto Show at Greenville. While they were there, they also marched through a snow drift. 24— Junior Jamboree. Everybody danced to the tunes of a “nickelodeon”. 25- 26—Thanksgiving vacation. No school. Turkey and cranberry sauce were enjoyed by all. 29—Lyceum Course at New Madison. Page Seventy-three DECEMBER— 7—Lyceum Course at Russia. Mr. James Lymper was “disaster of ceremonies. There was also an impromptu song. “Moonlight and Roses”, by four singing waiters. 12— Prince of Peace District Contest. 13— The “Cornstalks” of 1938 (alias the present Senior Class) held a sledding party. 17—A basketball jamboree was held in the school gymnasium. 19— The Glee Clubs presented a sacred Christmas program, under the direction of Miss McMaken. 20— Janet felt “Blue,,; she swallowed her chewing gum while conjugating a Latin verb. 22—Christmas vacation began. Mr. Rhoades, trying to make an impression on Santa Claus, told the pupils of his physics class that there would be no added assignment. JANUARY— 3— Vacation ends. Miss Anthony was in high spirits because “La Pere Noel” visited her. 4—Board of Educaton met to discuss “the younger generation”. C—Miss Sparks gave a demonstration in the cafeteria. 8—Martha Baltes arrived at school before the 8:20 bell rang. 11— Mr. Hoerner attended a superintendents’ meeting. 12— An assembly program was held. Aladdin, the Magician, entertained the student body. 13— 14—Mid-year finals! The cause of all the long faces and arduous studying! 18—Robert York visited Mr. Hoerner’s office—ask Robert about it, will you? C5—P. T. A. meeting. 27— Father and Son Banquet was given at the school- hsuse. 28— The Versailles Tigers traveled to Ansonia to play basketball. FEBRUARY— 1—Versailles defeated North Star in basketball. 4—Jackson met Versailles on the gym floor. Our cry, “Victory!” came true. 6—Seniors selected their invitations. 8—The Wayne Grange presented a play at the school auditorium. 14—Mr. Hopkins gave a Lyceum Course program at Versailles. It was presented by pupils from the Russia School, and it was a Valentine program. 17—First game of tournament. Hollansburg defeated Versailles, 30-25. 19—Versailles won over Ansonia by a score of 42-28. 24—V.H. S. Tigers conquered Jackson. 26—Played an overtime game in which Versailles defeated Arcanum’s Orange and Black. Page Seventy-four (V.V? 14AJUJ MARCH— Grade cards were given out; Charles Graves passed out. 10—Assembly program. Speakers were Mr. Mitchell Darling. a graduate of Miami University, and Miss Jean Wren. 14—Mr. Edgar F. Cox presented a picture show of Admiral Byrd’s Expedition to the South Pole. 18— Music Festival was held at Greenville. 19— The Orchestra entered the music contest at Wittenberg College. 22— F. F. A. boys presented a program at the P. T. A. 23— Band sponsored a pancake supper The chef. Mr.! Hopkins, was carefully guarded in order that the pancakes and sausages got to their rightful owners. 28—Athletic Banquet was given in honor of the athletes of V. H. S. APRIL— 1—Glee Clubs presented an operetta entitled The Gypsy Troubadour . 3—Margaret Ward caught up on her sleep in Mr. Fields’ study hall. 15—Good Friday. No school. 19—Pre-school clinic. 22—Three Senior boys were requested to leave English Literature class. In order to avoid a great amount of embarrassment for these three outcasts, the names will not be mentioned. 25—Miss Smith’s class typed through—oh. well! Mr. Clary put the fire out. 27---A Mother and Daughter Banquet was given by the girls of the Glee Club. 29— Many members of the Senior Class were absent. 30— Commercial contest at Greenville. Thr is not enough room to print the ratings. MAY— 1—William (better-late-than-never) Martin shot a sparrow to raise the score of the Juniors and Seniors in the pest war. which ended April 28. 3—Mr. Rhoades was discovered eating candy in his office. 6— May Day. There were many colorful costumes made of curtain goods. 7— Junior-Senior Reception. 13—Senior Class Play. The Mummy and the Mumps , 16-17—Senior examinations. 18— Senior Class Day. President John Houser shed bitter tears this day over the loss of his lollypop. which was rudely snatched by Marcell Ecabert. 19— Class Night. 22—Baccalaureate. 25—Commencement. Prof. J. Raymond Schutz was the speaker. 27—Last day of school. Page Seventy-five YOUR SHOES Are L. C. ILGEN Properly Fitted PLYMOUTH and CHRYSLER With AUTOMOBILES STYLES FOR ALL OCCASIONS At Tires, Tubes, and Accessories AUTO REPAIRING GERLACH S BOOTERY Wholesale and Retail Gasoline Scholl Distributor —Hosiery— Phone 215 Versailles, Ohio Mr. Hoerner—What is evolution? Mary Bess F.—Well, rags make paper: Paper makes money: Money makes banks: Banks make loans: Loans make poverty: Poverty makes rags: And that’s evolution. Mr. Fields—Who discovered America? Joe Graves—Ohio. Mr. Fields—No, Columbus discovered America. Joe G.—Yes, sir; but I was only giving his last name. BUSINESS COURSES Leading To Early Employment MI AMI-JACOBS COLLEGE DAYTON, OHIO Catalog free on application. THE SWEET SHOP BAKERY For Your Refreshments— CANDY CIGARETTES FOUNTAIN and TABLE SERVICE SANDWICHES ICE CREAM FINE BAKED GOODS Adrian Penrod, Prop. PHONE No. 9 Page Seventy-six THE FIRST NATIONAL Compliments of BANK THE Extends to the BUCKEYE OVERALL SENIOR CLASS COMPANY of the Versailles High School Manufacturers of its congratulations and wishes Buckeye Overall them success in every undertaking. Products Versailles, O. Coldwater, O. Mr. Rhoades—How do we account for thunder and lightning? Paul B.—Well, the lightning is the devil’s eyes flashing in the storm, and the thunder is the skies groaning because they see it coming. i J. P. Kelch—Do you know that two can live as cheaply as one? John Gasson—Yes, but I’d rather be the one. Mrs. Lymper—The landlord said that he was going to raise the rent. Mr. Lymper—I am surely glad of that because I do not see how I am going to myself. PAULUS FURNITURE IF YOU WANT YOUR COMPANY Complete Home Furnishers GARMENTS REALLY DRY-CLEANED, Send Them to MAYTAG WASHERS GRILLOT’S ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS MAGIC CHEF GAS RANGES We are not in the laundrying business. Versailles, Ohio PHONE 211 Page Seventy-seven MILLER GARAGE FRENCHY’S PEACE Joy Miller, Prop. Good Eats All Kinds of and Drinks AUTOMOBILE SERVICE REPAIR - WELDING - AUTO GLASS BODY and FENDERS REAR AXLE and FRAME EQUIPMENT Compliments of Gasoline, Oil and Grease I)K. C. C. PHEANIS Phone 69 Dentist - X-Ray (Over Ward’s Drug Store) VERSAILLES, OHIO Phone 257 VERSAILLES, OHIO Customer—Is this horse-radish purely vegetable? John H.—Yes, sir, and it is guaranteed to be absolutely horseless. Mr. Lymper------What are the weather conditions for tomorrow? Wilfred S.—Fair and cloudy. Betty K.—See here, this pie doesn’t have any apples in it. Miss Landis—I know it; it is made of evaporated apples. Compliments of “Say It With Flotvers” O’BRIEN’S CHELL GRAVES PHONE 445 GREENVILLE, OHIO Page Seventy-eight Alumni Association The Alumni Association was formed in 1885. Since that time, new members have been added each year. A meeting is held annually during Commencement Week, and at this time many class friendships are renewed. The Association is carefully checked each year for deaths and marriages, and the list is correct to the best of our knowledge. If there are any changes which have been overlooked, please let us know of them. If anyone desires addresses of his former classmates, he may get them by consulting the 1936 “The Versailles”. These addresses are published, along with the names, every four years, in “The Versailles”. The following are members of the Alumni Association, beginning with the year 1884: CLASS OF 1884—Luella Lehman , Edith Fackler Lamb , Minnie Engleken Reed . George Turpen. Ava Fahnestock-Kerlin, Harry Mark-with. CLASS OF 1885—Georgia Fackler-Mautz, Sena Worch-Murphy , Mattie Hawver-Morris. 1886 and 1887—No Classes. CLASS OF 1888—Amelia Engleken-Guter-muth, Annie Wise , Lydia Daugherty-Wallin , Lillie Hole. Gertrude Moreland-Klipstine , Ar-sula Croy-Bartlettee, T. O. F. Randolph . Cora Peck-Morrill. CLASS OF 1889—Lenore Speelman-Wilson. Margaret Murphy-Flammer. CLASS OF 1890—Grace Marker. Mary Bums-Brandon . Margaret Ward-Muphy, Josephine Wilson-Dershem, Frances Burns-Pierce. Nevin Fackler. Marion Murphy. Edward W. Reed. CLASS OF 1891—Harry Starbuck. Addie Lehman-Stephens . Eva Treon-Greer. Lillie Chase-Clark. Forrest D. Christian. Algy Peck . Chas. B. Douglas. Chas. Marker . CLASS OF 1892—May Thomas-Niday, James R. Marker. Ed Williams Sr.. Harcourt Stevenson. Daniel Wagaman. CLASS OF 1893—Olive Loy-Lamb. Myrtle Randolph-Thornton . Flo Hardman-Christian. Blanche Plessinger-Byrd. Bertha Beare-Goodall. Jennie Treon. J. Ed. Gasson. Orrah Reed-Fahne- stock. Margaret Stover-Wright, Jennie Burns-Roach. Henry Moore. Clement Fackler. 1894—No Class. CLASS OF 1895—Daisy Ward-Berry, Cora Murphy-Reed. Mary Lehman, Clara Shafer-Beam, Artie Turpen-Hardman, Jennie Fackler -Miller. Edith Stevenson-Radabaugh . CLASS OF 1896—Jacob B. Long. Bessie Young. Estella Royer-Hyer , Elizabeth Nickol-Tibbett. Maude F. Marker. Maude Dunkel-Trittschuh. Bertha Davenport-Jackson. CLASS OF 1897—Georgeanna Turpen-Day. Mary Wade . Myrtle Holloway-Barnhart. Robert R. Burns . Ward Marker. Ray Royer. Homer Hawk , Hollis R. Scott . Blanche Rike-Ullery. Harry Reed. Daniel M. Hardman. CLASS OF 1898—Ora C. Treon . Henry Fol-kerth , Leota Begin-Fry. James Hawk. Georgia Hollis-Randolph. Bertha Schilling-Mundhenk. Agnes Fackler-Royer. CLASS OF 1899—Forest E. Murphy. Ada Roop-Albaugh, Jennie Jackson-Stevenson . Carrie Smith-Kelso. Harry W. Hole. Nina Fackler-Steinmetz. Bertha Loy-Wise. CLASS OF 1900—Jennie Arbaugh . Grace Chase-Bolen. Myrtle Whitney-Martin. Blanche Reed-Fansler, Marie Gerlach-Wolfe. Charles Hole. Estelle Smith-Leffler. Earl Wogaman. Page Seventy-nine GERLACH ALLEN’S CHEVROLET SALES Chevrolet Motor Cars Everything in The Complete Car— HARDWARE Completely New! Versailles, Ohio C. G. GERLACH. Proprietor Orville S.—-How do people get to different stories in a high building? Henry E.-----They climb the stairs or take the alligator. Miss Casteel—What is an autobiography? Loren U.—The study of automobile parts. Lynn Hole—Golly, if I could get cigarettes instead of butts to smoke, I wouldn’t care if I did have to die of tobacco heart. WEBSTER’S P. J. Simon L. A. Simon WILLOWDELL SALES COMPANY 1913 25 Years 1938 5c to $1.00 STORE CAR AND TRACTOR SALES AND SERVICE Wi'h Rest Wishes for DeLaval Separators Implements and Repairs the Success of Fencing and Posts Radios Versa’lies High School C. II EV RO LET Automobiles VERSAILLES, OHIO White Rose En-Ar-Co Gasoline Motor Oil Phone 462-Yorkshire WILLOWDELL, OHIO Page Eighty GENERAL AUTO SERVICE SUPPLY Compliments of COMPANY GASSON POULTRY HAROLD URQUHART, Prop. FARMS, INC. NASH MOTOR CARS Dependable Automotive Gasson’s Large Type S. C. W HITE LEGHORNS Service COMPLETE EQUIPMENT VERSAILLES, OHIO FIRESTONE TIRES WILLARD BATTERIES S. Center St. Versailles, Ohio Mr. Hoerner—What is a mint? Marion B.—That is a place where peppermints are made. Mr. Williams—What is a fraction? Jimmy H.—A fraction is a broken bone. John Durr—Why do you powder your face? Betty G.—To make it beautiful. John D.—Then why don’t it? Compliments of Compliments of KROGER GROCERY Bartel, Rohe it Rosa Co. Chas. Zeller, Mgr. Wholesale and Retail Country Club Foods Modern School and For Quality and Low Prices. Office Supplies VERSAILLES, OHIO Phone 1916 921 Main St. RICHMOND, INDIANA Page Eighty-one CLASS OF 1901—Merle Miller-Reed , Florence Croker-Kelner, Allen A. Wilson. CLASS OF 1902—J. Edw. Engleken, Maziee Ward-Swinehart. Alta Roop-Klipstine, Jennie Murphy-Ryan. Ethel Burns-Detamore, Pearl Williams-Guillozet. Clarence G. Gerlach. CLASS OF 1903—Bessie Roopj-Hook . Mary Belle Martin-Fleming, Leona Arbaugh-Ryder, Laura Renchler-Hile, Clara Gasson-Houser, Mary Pike. CLASS OF 1904—Leo Ault, Leroy Byrd, Horace Ballinger, Leota Swisher-Falknor. Lena Whitney. Minnie Landman-Martin, Estella Werts-Reck. CLASS OF 1905—Fay Daugherty-Whipple, El-ma Snyder-Alien , Joseph Magoto, Clymer Croy, Algy R. Murphy, Jas. B. Mendenhall. Edward Brining , Alice Yarnell-Walworth. CLASS OF 1906—Harry C. Speelman, Otto Stevenson. Maude Lucy. Jennie Dapore-Hickey, Leonard C. Lehman. Homer Ballinger, Raymon J. Marker, Grace Lucy-Story. CLASS OF 1907—Delcia Dabe-Blue, Clara B. Wilson. CLASS OF 1908—Jos. A. Manier. Walter A. Fisher. Loren A. Gephart. Thos. D. McBride , Millie Humrichouse-Fitzsimmons, Edith Prakel-Ward, Josephine Long-Magoto, Ada Wilson-Feldman, Orpha M. Alexander, Lloyd Fisher. Cora Dapore-Ryan. Ruby Niederkorn-Barga. CLASS OF 1909—Mary Murphy-Doody, Helen Day-Gray, Ernest Oliver, Mary Fahnestock-Nilrs Arden Z. Heller. Ina M. Lehman, Gay-nell Williams-Moore. Frances Hile-Loxley, Mary Herbert Holsapple, Chelcie H. York. CLASS OF 1910—Clara Dapore, Grace Bigler -Anderson. Homer F. Prakel, Carey English, Allen McLain, Walker Calderwood. Robert Hole, Bertha Alexander-Connaughton. Lena Reed-Caldwell. CLASS OF 1911—Golda Barber-Gerlach, Hazel Gilbert-Haines. Echo Love-York, Larue English-Hamilton. Cyrus Long. Ernest Mendenhall, Charles Davidson , T. Walter Williams. Harold Netzley. Carl McLain, Cyril B. Manier. CLASS OF 1912-------Blanche Harvick-Hilde- brand, Luella Lehman-Dunkel, Thelma Taylor -Mendenhall, Lillian Wilson, Nora Wilson, Miriam Beare-Ilgen, Ursina Poly. Mary Cothran-Kley, Laurene Begien-McLain, John L. Barga, Mary Log-Irick, Homer Hole. D. Raymond Miller. Earl M. Miller. Jos. Leiss, Hershel Gilbert , William Barber. CLASS OF 1913—Mabel Murphy-Thurnes, Viola Grewe-Swallow , Myrtle Plock-Dill, Pauline Hall-Schaeffer, Irene Miller, Alma McGreevy Kindell, Edna Frankman-Keiser, Warren G. Zechar. Mary Ault-Schilling, Clarence Pequig-not. Ray Bigler, Lawrence Sherry. CLASS OF 1914—Rhondo Wilson, Harvey Hole, Henry Peschke Jr.. Magdalene Poly-Dunham, Margaret Gutermuth-Gillette, Ruth Niederkorn-Maher, Roscoe Dunham, Grace Hole-Walker, Amy Fisher-Shoemaker, C. Edw. Dunkel, Ursula Goubeaux. Paul Longcrick, Vernon L. Lehman, Robert Reed, Jos. L. Treon, Sadie Brown-Zeller, Ruth Beare-Granam. CLASS OF 1915—Cyril C. Keckler, Geo. H. Ballinger. Mary Williams, 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-Beirise. Helen Goodall, Clarence Grow. Jennie Dunkel-Gutermuth, Claude Hiatt, Caroline Wood-Hole, Caroline Sammet-Shilt, Ernest Shafer, Elsie Baughman-Klipstine. Francis A. Manier, Rhea Begin-Man-ier, Ivan Miller, Bertha Oliver-Oehrtman, Hubert Pequignot, Zelma Zechar-Ressler, Gladys Moore-Hiatt, Eva Riley-Crowell. CLASS OF 1917—Harold Douglas, Donald Gutermuth. Robert W. Hile, Edward Hole. Myrtle Nischwitz-Bryson, Geraldine Oliver, J. Marion Reed, Robert Straker, Ruth Goubeaux. Page Eighty-two Compliments of McCORMICKDEERim GOODALL’S Tractors and Farm Machinery A Complete Line WOOL FERTILIZER TWINE and REPAIRS DRUG STORK CLAUDE RHOADES West Main Street VERSAILLES, OHIO Phone No. 17 Compliments of OPERA HOUSE Mr. Fields—There are six republics in Central America; what is the other country? Paul H.—A Democrat. Ralph Johnston—Suppose I should take an axe and knock your teeth down your throat, what would you do? Paul P.—Why, I’d have you arrested for assault and battery. Ralph J.—They couldn’t do anything to me, though. Paul P.—Why? Ralph J.—Because I could prove that it was axe-i-dental. Largest Producers of Tobacco By-Products VERSAILLES SERVICE STATION in Complete SOHIO Service United States and Products THE J. K. LONG CO. TOBACCO BY-PRODUCTS Capacity 20 Tons per Day. VIC DUNKEL. Mgr. Phone 134 Page Eighty-three SUBLER BROS. UNITED GRAIN CO. SERVICE STATION Yorkshire, O. Rossburg, O. SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Dealers in Washing Greasing Batteries Tires (jiKAIN FEED, SEED. FLOUR and FERTILIZER VERSAILLES, OHIO Phones: Yorkshire 6 Rossburg 1 Mr. Hopkins—Can you carry a tune? Tom K.—Sure thing, Mr. Hopkins; why? Mr. H.—Carry the one you ai'e now playing out into the yard and bury it. Customer (with suspicion)—How is hash made here? Doyle B.—Made, sir? Hash isn’t made, it just accumulates. Martha B.—Who gave you that black eye? Junior C.—Nobody gave it to me; I had to fight for it. LLOYD LITTMAN Compliments of PONTIAC SALES E. J. KRUCKEBERG AND SERVICE Distributor of NEW and USED CARS Pasteurized Meadow Cold TIRES. BATTERIES, Dairy Products REPAIRING Also RAW MILK and SUNOCO PRODUCTS ARTIFICIAL ICE VEEDOL - PENNZOIL 305 W. Ward St. VERSAILLES. OHIO VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Eighty-four CLASS OF 1918—Mary Didot-Farley, Martha Kley-Douglas , Mary Hardesty. Hugh C. Huber, Gladys Kamman-Grieb. Hulda Ann Kley-Simp-son. Lloyd Littman, Thelma Ware-Peschke. El-freda Manier-Wedel, Otto C. Meyer. B. Miller-Pope. Dawn Miller-Morea. Mary Bess Minser. George Nisonger. Margaret English-Pease. Winifred Poly. Russell Sammet, Treva Shafer-Scher-er. Margaret Hole-Thompson. Ruth Taylor-Mc-Eldowney. Irvin Thompson. Maude Williams-In-galls. CLASS OF 1919—Shirley Baker-Griffis, Bonnie Blue, Otto J. Dapore, Helen Ballinger-Gump, Kathryn Hahn-Lust, Estella Pitsenbarger-Hahn. Chelcie Sebring-Kruckeberg. Forest E. Love, Esther Martin-Roll. Grace McLani. Roily McGinnis, Ellen Nischwitz-Judy, Frank R. Reed , Stanley Sando , Ada Huber-Stover, Nellie Brow-Wick. Pearl Williams, Philomena Hum-richouse-Tracey. CLASS OF 1920—Joseph D. Begin. Thelma BlueStone, Dorothy Oliver Bridenstein. Bertha Cashman. Henry P. Douglas. Edna Farley -Elhe, Frederick Frankman, Alfred Heller. Beatrice Humrichouse-Nyr, Annabel Alexander-Johnson. Edith Klipstine . Elsie Littman-Florka. Jessie Nicholas-Beach, John H. Nisonger. Ottis H. Oliver . Florence Petitjean-Brown. CLASS OF 1921—Henrietta Barber-Kricken-berger, Velma Buechley-Hovatter. Ruth Border -Keller. Forest C. Boyer. Esther Brandon-Chris-tian. Jeanette Didot-Sherman. Dorothy Hole-Frankman . Mildred Minser. Carol Hardman-Zechar, Esther Harrod-Richardson. Emily Jack-son. Ellen Begien-Kindell. Virginia Long-Weis-enbarger. Cletus Magoto, Willard E. Moore. Elsie Petitjean-Smith. William Poly, Joseph Reed. Klyta Kley-Urquhart. S. Lee Whiteman. CLASS OF 1922—Mabel Bookwalter-Yourex, Junietta Brown-Kreider, Ruth Brown-Green-Wood. Welcome O. Burns. Leo C. Cashman. Charles DeLaet, Dorothy Grewe-Banister, Ruth Jacobi, Henrietta Manier, Anna Margaret Jones, Vitalis F. Manier. Erna Niederkorn. Colette Pe-quignot-Huenke. George Pitsenbarger. Ruby Preston-Hilgeford, Esther Smith. Josephine Treon-Runkle , R. Lowell Stamm. Freda Will-iams-Hill. Harry C. Long, Gladys Boyer-Keller. CLASS OF 1923—Ralph Alexander, Ralph Brandon. Norman Burns. John Ehrhart. Alma Fischer-Middleton, Frances Hutchens . Lois Frankman-Peters, Arnold D. Grilliot. Dorothy Grilliot-Trentman. Wilma Grilliot-Manier. Ma-rybelle Harn-Moore. Geraldine Hardman-Baker. Crystal Hesson-Raddatz, Dessa Hill-Short. Mildred Hole-Miller, Florence Klipstine, Ina Lin-der-Middlebrook. Ursel Marchal-Keifer, Gladys Trittschuh-Mendenhall. Helen Miller-Phillips, Emerita Poly-Smith. Ralph E. slhellhause, Julia Simon-Weaver , Lorin Spenny, Ruth Clark-Williams. CLASS OF 1924—Ralph Beare, Thomas Begin, Anita Border-Spenny, Florence Boyer-Christian. Ira Brown. Kenneth Brandon. Lloyd Davis. E. Judson Fiebiger. Homer Fields, John Frantz, Kathryn Hanna-Gilmore, Forest Hile. Vernon L. Marchal, Paul J. Niederkorn, Willard Nisonger. Pauline Nickol-Fambrough. Bernard Petitjean, Arthur Rismiller. Louis Schlimmer, Opal Scheffbuch-Wilkerson. Farrell Hahn. Edgar Sherry, Mildred Trittschuh-Hartwig. Harold Urquhart, Glenn Zeller, Maude Boyer-Pres-baugh. Walter Rismiller , Eugene Goubeaux, Norbert G. Grilliot, J. Lowell Gutermuth. Wilbur Dapore. Esther Swartzbaugh-Clay. Norman Jacobi. Florence Simon-Ehrhart. Ruby L. Kley. Helen Long-Brandt, Ruby Fiebiger-Embree, Myrtle Smith. Edmund M. Stamm. Alfred Sub-ler. CLASS OF 1925—Ruth Armstrong-Single, Raymond Begien, Hazel Border-Shafer. Annabel Boyer-Stephen. Helenetta Brandon-Boomer-shine, Thomas N. Brown. Leonidas Burns-Sny-der, Ruth Frankman-Powers , Harold W. Ger-lach, Hubert Grilliot. Margaret Grilliot-Vondrel, Helen Hardman-Littman. Mabel Hutchens-Bramlage. Kenneth Scherer, Norbert Littman, Faye Williams, Faye Linder . Ranold Loxley, Mary McLain-Seman. Corrinne Meyers-Klass, Grazia Michael , Velma Nickol-Seman. George Showalter, Bertha Springer-Kreider, Elsie Stonerock-Trupp, Vernon Trittschuh. Ellen Wasson-Fields. Delbert Schieltz, Clara Schieltz-Breen. Kathryn Sando-Smith. Levi F. Rhoades Jr. Page Eighty-five PITSENBARGER Compliments of ELECTRIC SHOP LEONARD MARKER CO. Raymon J. Marker, Mgr. Electrical Supplies - All Kinds Bendix - Home Laundry Frigidaire Philco Radios VERSAILLES, OHIO Motorola and Radio Service 2 North Center St. Miss Wilson—Did you take a motor vacation last summer? Mr. Clary—No, I took a Scotchman’s vacation. Stayed at home and let my mind wander. Keith L.—My heart is on fire with love for you. My very soul is aflame. D. D.—Don’t worry. Father will put it out. John Barga—Who beat you up so badly? Zane H.—Nobody, I started through a revolving door and changed my mind. A SENSATION! NEW WHITE ROSE GASOLINE Try It! At the Sign of the TOM KINDELL Boy and Slate. Authorized FORD Dealer HUDSON and TERRAPLANE, Knock- KeSu,ar PACKARD, STUDEBAKER, mUm Price! DE SOTO - PLYMOUTH Best Used Cars in Town. THE VERSAILLES OIL VERSAILLES, OHIO GAS COMPANY JOHN L. BARGA Page Eighty-six Compliments of RIDENOUR CO. Car Lot Shippers of With Compliments Live Poultry ami Eggs to the Students of W. Main St. Versailles, Ohio Versailles High School. — The Peoples Bank Co. Versailles, Ohio PRINCE STUDIOS Photographers of Seniors ST. MARYS, OHIO Marvin B.—Say, that’s a nice tie you got on. I bet I know where you got it. Bernard B.—Where? Marvin B.—Around your neck. V. Keller—Great Scott, I’ve forgotten who wrote “Ivanhoe”. Betty J. Hole—Say, I’ll tell you, if you tell me who in the Dickens wrote “A Tale of Two Cities”. Mr. Fambrough—What is a skleton? Charley G.—A stack of bones with all the people scraped off. WEAVER BROS. ALTHOFF MARTIN Quality Eggs and Complete Line of GENERAL MERCHANDISE Poultry SCOTCH TAILORED SUITS 403 East Main St. A SPECIALTY VERSAILLES. OHIO WillowdeU, Ohio Page Eighty-seven COMPLIMENTS OF GEO. H. WORCH LUMBER CO., INC. VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Eighty-eight CLASS OF 1926—Georgia Trittschuh-Littman. Loma Kamman-Osborne, Ward Swinehart. Martha Fields-Martin. Paul Begin. Lohman Blue. Mary Huber-Poling. Evelyn Schilling-Matthews, Martin Fackler. Dorothy Wickard-Green, Clarence Brown, Veronica Grilliot-Ley. Paul Big-ham . Russell S. Smith, Ruth Spenny, Deba Haines-Hulse. Ralph Pittsenbarger, Estella Cash-man, Harold Klipstine, Vitalis Grilliot, Ovearl Jacobs, Mabel Klipstine. Paul M. Grilliot, Mary Ullery-Runnels, Arthur Border, Bertha Hesson-Frank. Megloire Berger. 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. John Harvick, Mabel Nickol-Harris, Robert Medford. Ernest L. Berger. CLASS OF 1927—Ethel Miller-Showalter, James N. Daugherty. Ray Seman, Hazel Sherry-Ward. Mildred Wise-Detling, Richard Hole. Herman Schilling. Roena Long-Utz, Genevieve Gep-hart, James Urquhart, Earl Monnin, Ethel Hole-Miller, Juanita Emmons, Helen Miller-Treon-Kelsey Smith. Milton Didier, Evelyn O. Milne. Ward Horner. William Reed. Thelma Brown. Ruth Subler-Beekman, Walter Starr, Lyndon Francis, Anna Hess-Lanich, Fiances Thompson-Rhoades. Wallace T. Kimmel. Donald Fiebiger, Berniece Rhoades, Mary Boyer-Printz. Lester Petitjean, Helen Kelch. Mabel Minser, Robert Ash. Benjamin C. York. Mary Pequignot. Pauline Wetzel-Miller. Roscoe Nischwitz, Kathryn Martin-Loxley. CLASS OF 1928—Martha Grilliot-Uhl, Philip Brandon, Madge Falknor-Hutchinson, Orville Brewer, Alma Begien-McGreevy, Wayne Berry. Clark Medford. Margaret Magoto-Muncy. Robert Brandon, Mary Etter, Milton DeBrosse, Delbert Hannan. Wilhelmina Snyder, Edson Varner, Brida Dunwoody-Ortner. Edwin Rismiller, Emmett Grilliot. Ruth Nischwitz-Brown. Joseph Guillozet, Gertrude Fritz-Bubeck. Harry Banks. Elson Spraley. Lucille Sherry-Rismiller, Herman Marshall. Bridget Boomershine-Lantz. Carl Harman. Herbert Boomershine, Jenny Fackler-Rick-ert, Norman Ward. Geraldine Brown-Shappie, Norman Treon. Dale Bayman. John Paul Swinehart. Bessie Martin. Harold Rismiller, Louis Francis. CLASS OF 1929—Virginia Houser-Neth . Victor Dunkel. Harold Pearson. Paul Gerlach. Leona Grilliot-Begin, Chalmer E. Burns. Arlene Daugherty. Virginia Falknor-Pearson. Kenneth Cof-field, Mary Meal . Harriet Watson-Hole, Lowell Apple, Edna Baltes-Trittschuh, Albert Goubeaux. Bernard Smith. George Ward. Genevieve Michael, Raphael Dapore. Lucille Meyer. Esther Hardman. Dorothy Miller-Corwin. Burl Marker. Hazel Oehrtman. Esther Hanna-Smith. Chalmer Hesson, Paul Foy. Jeanette Ash-Cornell. Wilman Paulus. Edwin Begin. Joseph Williams, Edward Monnin. Leona Gerlach-Rismiller, Lillian Mey-er-Thompson, Gladys ByrdWagaman. Norman Trittschuh. CLASS OF 1930—Chalmer Alexander, Charline Begin, Glenn Bennett. George Berry. Marcus Bernhorst. Carl Boyer. Ethel Brandon, Alma Bruns-Kleinhenz. Bernard Buxton, Nellie Cof-field-DeWeese. Bertha Cramer-Apple. Melvin Fast, Eva Fiebiger , Lucille Francis-McClurg. Oswald Grilliot, Arlene Moore-Akers. Evelyn Meyers-Bigham, Raymond Marchal, Charles Lange. Norman Kley. Donald Hile. Ralph Labig. Lois Harman-Sigritz. Charles Nisonger. Verner Oehrtman, Orlan Oliver. Robert Routson. Luel-la Petitjean. Paul Recker. Dorothy Schilling-Ol-iver. Glennys Rhoades. Alfred Wickard. Amelia Simons-Francis, Marthalee Seman-Todd. Veatch Smith, Joyce Stamm. Werner Stuck. Marion Trittschuh-Dunkel. William Varner. Esther Worch. August Zumbrink. CLASS OF 1931—Walter Apple. Isabelle Alexander, Adolph Althoff, Mary Ayette-Oelschlager. John Apple. Margaret Begien-Price, Dean Big-ham. Emil Brandt. Virginia Brown, Larue Byrd. Berniece Byrd-Ullery. Donald Fields. Dorthabel Gerlach-Leese, Richard Grilliot, Carl Hardman. Robert Hardman . Robert Ham. Elmer Grewe. Leona Hesson. Mary Hole-Dalzell, John Hough. Jeanette Miller, Jessie Nisonger-Corle. Thelma Oliver-Fast. Harry Plessinger. Robert Paulus, Paul Rhoades, Elmer Rismiller. Florenc Schiltz-Kremer, Lova Spillers-Wion. Kenneth Subler. , Paul Trittschuh, Martha Ullery-Folkerth, Carl I Poly. Maxine Webster-Schausser, Gertrude Banks. Evelyn Goubeaux. Osa Butts. Ruth Stahl-Kiehl, Earl Rismiller. Page Eighty-nine To the Graduates of the Class of 1938 we extend congratulations, and suggest that you learn to save a part of your earnings in this institution. THE VERSAILLES BUILDING AND LOAN COMPANY 1887-1938 Compliments of EDWIN F. NICKOL, INC. CEMETERY MEMORIALS and Manufacturers of “THE HOUSE ETERNAL” BURIAL VAULT Versailles, Ohio Robert Stover—Why man, I’ve forgotten more than you ever knew. Paul Cool—So that’s it; I thought that you had met with some misfortune. Mr. Fields—Who was one of the most important Generals in the World War? Betty Blue—General Pershing. Mr. Fields—Now, can you tell me who would be leader of the American Forces if war were to break out today? Betty B.—General Motors. “WHITEY” KESSLER S Compliments of YORKSHIRE CLAY CO. SPORT SHOP Manufacturers of “It Pays to Play” DRAIN TILE AND BRICK Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Coal and Sewer Pipe Phone 6075 12 N. 9th St. We deliver by truck. Phone 32 RICHMOND. INDIANA Prompt Service - Satisfaction. YORKSHIRE, OHIO Compliments of Compliments of MILLER OFFICE SUPPLY GEORGE BREHM CO. INC. EVERYTHING IN SPORTS PIQUA, OHIO Richmond, Indiana Page Ninety HERFF-JONES COMPANY Plan For a Business Career Designers and Manufacturers of We invite you to consider International for your training. Our enrollment is limited to high CLASS JEWELRY school graduates, and three references are also required. LrKAJJ U A XXOIN ANNOUNCEMENTS CUPS MEDALS INTERNATIONAL TROPHIES COLLEGE Indianapolis, Indiana “School of Commerc” Established 1889 Official Jewelers to Class of ’39, Versailles High School 20-22-24 W. Jefferson FORT WAYNE, IND. Karlie Bornhorst bobbed his curly head over the garden wall, and inquired in a weak little voice: “Please, Miss Wilson, may I have my arrow?” “Yes, dear, certainly,” Miss Wilson replied. “Where is it?” “I think,” was the reply, “it’s stuck in your cat.” Jimmy Hopkins—“What is it that they call these cut-out shoes with a small strap on them?” Verl Keller—“Scandals.” Miss Anthony (before a French examination)—“I will not answer any questions.” John Barga—“Shake. Neither will I.” Compliments of Congratulations! KAUFS NU-STOR VERSAILLES, OHIO DR. NEAL McNEAL Dry Goods Furnishings Shoes (Popular Prices) Page Ninety-one GRBLLIOT’S SERVICE STATION GAS. OIL. AND COMPLETE If it’s Tobacco, LUBRICATION Also we have it. WRECKING YARD (In rear of Service Station) Used Parts, Tires, Tubes, etc. J. K. LONG Phone 199 700 E. Main St. VERSAILLES, OHIO IMAGINE Ruth Oehrtman—Flunking Latin. Betty J. Koverman—Being an old maid. Marcell Ecabert—Voting a straight Republican ticket. June Shuff—Doing a tap dance. Bill Dill—In an Austin. Jimmy Hopkins—Trying to buy ear muffs. Clarence Gerling—Walking three batters in succession Beryl Ward—As a dance instructor. Lester Beaver—Growing up to be seven feet tall. Henry Etter—Without his mustache. John Gasson—Not having a good time at a party. Joe Dirksen—As an auctioneer. THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF SHORTHAND Cor. Fourth and Ash Sts. Compliments of BEGIN BROS. VERSAILLES, OHIO GREENVILLE. OHIO We train Secretaries and Court Reporters. Positions range from §15.00 a week to $15,000.00 a year. Salary depends upon initiative and mental ability. School term begins first Monday in June, September, and January. TELEPHONE No. 279 Compliments of ZELLER HATCHERY HATCHERS OF CHICKS Your Patronage will be Appreciated. VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Ninety-two Compliments of MILLER BROS. FURNITURE CO. VERSAILLES, OHIO Congratulations to the Class of 1938 HARRY DUNKEL SOHIO DISTRIBUTOR VERSAILLES, OHIO Keith Lehman—Not able to dance. Charles Graves—Going on a diet. Wilfred Schockman—Typing 70 words a minute. Paul Cool—Wanting basketball to be abolished. Betty Hole—Without her afternoon lunch. John Paul Kelch—At home on Sunday evening. Marjorie Overla—With a serious thought in her head. John Barga—Turning down a chance to play baseball with the Detroit Tigers. Bernard Bruns—Being a bachelor. John Houser—As a Latin Professor. Lloyd Kelch—Singing in the Metropolitan Opera. Dorthabel and Marcella—Not sitting near each other. THE CITIZENS E L E V A T 0 R GRAIN SEEDS. FLOUR, FEED. COAL. SALT, and FERTILIZER Feed Mixing a Specialty. Reed Bros. Courteous and Satisfactory Treatment to All. Phone 7 Versailles, Ohio CLOTHING Refresh Yourself and HATS Friends —at— FURNISHINGS H U P E ’ S PLATE LUNCH - .. “On the Corner” . SHORT ORDERS FOUNTAIN SERVICE VERSAILLES, OHIO Page Ninety-three CLASS OF 1932—Walter Rhoades, Frances Armstrong, Newton Beal. Dwight Berry, Harry Frantz, Roy Border. Dora Brandon, Lucille Ben-nett-Birt, Edwin Brandon. Richard Coffield. Ralph Fiebiger. Paul Gasson. Cecelia Gavitt-Border, Edward Gerlach, Margaret Gerlach. Gerald Grilliot, Marjorie Ham. Paul Heins. Alice Hoke. Helen Ilgen. Lillian Jacobi, Gladys Johnston, Alice Keeler-Poly, Thelma Magoto-Dapore, Veronica Magoto, Harold Oehrtman. Wilma Pet-itjean. Ethel Schieltz-Obringer. Frederick Schilling. Warren Seman, Luther Sherry. Bertha M. Stover. Edith Stuck-Brandt, Delma Trautman, Helen Trittschuh-Plessinger. Betty Urquhart-Blue, Helen Ward, James Weaver, Hugh A. Smith Jr.. Lester Long. Carl St. Meyer, Dorothy Simon, John Hannan. CLASS OF 1933—Ruth Althoff-Oliver. Ralph Apple, Daniel Arnold, Clifford Birt, Paul Beare, Thomas Boomershine. Emerson Booher. Edith Border-Brandt, Arthur Brandt. Donald Brandon, Robert Coffield, Geraldine Gerlach-Turpen. Gorsey Deeter, Catherine Etter. June Falknor-Graham. Marjorie Fiebiger-Brewer . Reva Gou-beaux. Esther Hesson, Galen Hollinger, Richard Kelch. Walter Lange. Myron Loxley, Mary C. Manier-Mueller, Lowell Manning, Mabel Meyer, Edgar Rismiller. Helena Rismiller-Ripberger, Lawrence Rismiller , Werner Rismiller , Helen Schellhase, Louella Scherer, Evelyn Simon. Irene Strader-Schilling, Hazel Trittschuh-Requarth. Eda Trittschuh. John M. Turpen. Joseph Varner. Joseph Vogel, Albert Wetzel, F. Marion Brownmiller. CLASS OF 1934—Henry Apple, Margaret Baltes, Margery Bennett-Banks, Maramina Brandon. George Coffield, Pauliine Ecabert, Loretta Goubeaux, John Graham. Robert Grilliot, Otis Harman, Merle Hartle. Treva Hoke, Robert Hollinger. William Houser. Maxine Ja-cobi-Scranton. Drusilla Johnston. Albert Kelch, Mary Key. Velma Lamey. Alma Marshall. Earl Pepiot, Herschel Rhoades, Cletus Rhoades, Ber-niece Roosa-Wetzel, Richard Schilling, Ralph Stiefel, Esther Schutz, Robert Strader, Homer Wood, Evelyn York. CLASS OF 1935—Ruby Althoff. Joseph Baltes, Emma I. Boolman-Lawson. Cyril Brandon. Paul Bruns, Lowell Byrd, Ray Cool. Charles Dun-woody. Lucy Fackler. Clyde Fisher. Esther Gerlach. Winifred Goubeaux. Atlee Grilliot. Nelson Hartle, Merna Hess-Seman, Daniel Hollinger, Bonnie Huber. Catherine Johnston, Claribel Johnston. Velma Kimmel-Wolfe. Elaine Long, Gladys Martin. Evely Pepiot, James Pequignot. Bcuiah Rahm, Geraldine Reeser-Lawson, Paul Reeser, Eugene Rhoades, Herbert Schafer, Lewis Schilling. Joyce Stover. Harriet Vankey, Fairy Wasson, Lenore Webster. Edward Williams. Nolan Young. Mazena Goubeaux. June Ward. CLASS OF 1936—Steven Grilliot, Lucia Conk-ling, Eileen Althoff. Robert Gerlach. Norval Gou-dy, Donna Zeller, Paul Younker, Norine Fahnestock, James Swisher. Edna Pearson, Paul Buell, Dorothy Kelch, Forest Subler. Ruth Boyer-Har-man. Pauline Davidson-Oehrtman . Carl Jones, Ruth Bennett, Charles Moore, Alice Magoto, Christine Graves, Robert Nischwitz, Rosemary Vogel. James Young. Margery Stewart, Rita Schieltz, Glenn Weyant. Kathryn Brandt. Paul Kamman. Naomi Shiverdecker. Paul Oehrtman, Ruth Hardman. Verner Martin. Ruth Schieltz, Jerome Gasson, Jacob Etter, Bessie Goubeaux, Luther Hollinger. Rosemary Francis, Leonard Wilson. Evelyn Miller. Marion Rismiller. Leona Masner, George Sherry. Mary Brown-George. CLASS OF 1937—Keith Stamm. Robert Tur-pe, Treva Schilling. Margaret Gunckle, Galen Townsend. Betty Bigham, Gilbert Sherry, Dorothy Bornhorst. Naomi Kimmel, Velma Krucke-berg, Neva Schilling. Alice Reck. Othur Starr, Omar Rhoades. Lillian Fiebiger, Dwight Mendenhall. Helen Simon. Esther Mae Bookwalter, Charles Pheanis. Eva York. Dorothy Townsend, Helen Stover, Sylvia Voisard. Mary Bess Cash-man. Russell Rhoades, Harrigan Hiatt. Kathryn Hollinger, Luemma Rismiller. Harold Stuck, Harry McGreevy, Mildred Rismiller. Dortha Ilgen, Romayne Metzner, Delmar Hupe, Margie Pequignot. Inez Kruckeberg. Arthur Marker, Raymond Fisher. Armella Hickey. Fritz Plock, Peggy Dabe. Dale Wetzel, Wayne Young. Page Ninety-four Compliments of — “A FRIEND” Doyle B.—I’ve got a warm place in my heart for you. Marlene S.—Lead me to it. Mine’s nearly frozen. Mr. Rhoades—Do you know by what power an elevator runs? Clara Magato—Yes, it runs by hypodermic power. Mr. Williams—What is an octoroon? Bety Price—An eight-sided cuspidor. Compliments of — ROY DURR VERSAILLES CRAIN CO. PIE BEGIN’S BARBER SHOP F. H. GRILLIOT DR. W. C. GUTERMUTH BIG BILL S BARBER SHOP EDDIE’S PLACE THE STECKER CO. WOLF’S MARKET T. W. HOUGH, FUNERAL DIRECTOR Page Ninety-five ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We have endeavored to give the readers of this annual the general routine of high school work and the various activities. We wish to express our gratitude to the following for their co-operation to make this year’s volume successful: TO the Merchants for their advertisements in this book. TO the Faculty for their assistance to make this volume worthwhile. TO The Versailles Policy Publishing Company for their co-operation with the staff. TO the Fort Wayne Engraving Company for for their assistance. TO the Photographers for their work to take and develop good pictures. TO the Staff for their faithfulness and untiring efforts on the book. TO all the students who helped to make “The Versailles” one of the best annuals ever published in this school. Page Ninety-six Page Ninety-seven Page Ninety-eight