Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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s 24 The Retrospect, 1914 r CLASS PROPHECY Last evening, we decided to go to a picture show, and, to our astonishment, the following are the three shows which we saw. The title of the first reel is “THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE” The first scene is an immense base Hall diamond. We see the champion of the game receiving congratulations from his friends, and later descends the gymnasium steps and enters a waiting automobile. IUs arrival Home — (The automobile soon stops and he goes into a large house.) He is received in a beautifully furnished room by his wife. By her welcoming smile, we recognize Anna Herbst. He tells her of his success and to celebrate the victory, they decide to go to the theatre. “Preparations for the Theatre —Their little son appears. The maid is called and given strict orders to take the child to the nursery. They leave for the opera. The maid interests herself in reading, unmindful of the child who stands in a thoughtful attitude. The little fellow also decides to celebrate the event and sneaks out of the room, “At the Theatre. —We see the interior of an immense opera house and large stage, picturing a scene from “The Merchant of Venice.” The actress taking the part of Portia, plays it to perfection, bringing out the clever points of her character. We are fascinated by her movements detecting in them the gracefulness of our classmate, Corinne Kahn. Launcelot appears, taking his part so well that he completely wins the admiration of his audience, we could scarcely believe that this comedian was Raymond Headapohl. “The Accident. —We see the little lad running across the street, paying no heed to an approaching automobile, which comes at a high speed and hurls him to the curb. A crowd immediately gathers and they take him into a nearby drug store, and await the arrival of an ambulance. The druggist, a kind-hearted looking man, does all in his power to restore the child, but to no avail. In a troubled attitude, he runs his fingers through his hair, and at this movement, we recognize Bernard Brown. The trim figure of the reporter attracts our attep-

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 Class of 1914 23 s r CLASS HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1914 We, the Seniors of 1914, have been called upon for the last time to review for you those memories which have been dear to us for the last four j'ears. Upon a bright and sunny morning in September of the year, 1902, there entered into the first grades of various schools a modest class of children destined to become the most brilliant students who were ever graduated from Blume High School. Our work was soon begun and we delved deeply into the difficult arts of reading, writing and arithmetic, though not without sorely trying the teachers’ patience and perseverance. Before we were fully aware the course of this vast dream was changed and we entered Blume Hi, a large class of would-be Freshmen. This class was, or ought to have been, greatly marveled at by the higher classmen. The Faculty immediately discerned our remarkable abilities, condoned our faults, and gave us the recognition due to a class of such brilliancy. We were soon initiated into the mysteries of Algebra, Latin and German, and our efforts were rewarded by being promoted to the Sophomore year. We now were obliged to copy General History outlines until our fingers were numb, and to stretch our imaginations to the utmost in order to prove those invaluable propositions in Geometry. Before we could realize it we were Juniors. Needless to say, our reception to the Seniors was a decided success, not only in our own estimation, but in that of others. This proved to the satisfaction of all that the social side of the class had not been impaired by its great educational capacities. Before leaving this, we can say that the committee deserves much credit for their work in this affair. At last we were Seniors. Seniors! How much that small word thrilled our hearts and inspired us to greater achievements. As to the members of the Faculty, whom we are leaving behind us,—let it not be forgotten that all through our continued search for knowledge, that they encouraged us, strengthening us in our hopes and allaying our fears. That it is to them we are indebted for their constancy of purpose, their willingness to help, and their readiness to sympathize. We have always been a fun-loving class. A very large percentage mingle fun with a good deal of study, and know what to do, how to do it, and at what time. We have spoken of our talents and abilities, so we will dwell on those no longer. That the majority of us will become renowned there is little doubt, but as to that—we will let the future reveal itself to you. Therefore—watch and wait. MAYME PFENNING IDA TELLJOHAN EDWARDA ROSE

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s 'S Class of 1914 25 S — f tion, and as she turns, we see Minnie Anderson. Nothing to identify the child is found, and the ambulance takes it to a charitable institution. The matron is called and she orders the child to be taken to the hospital ward. The sweet face of the matron is pleasing to us, and we find ourselves gazing into the solemn eyes of Marie Kelly. “Return Home. —Anna and her husband return home and find the maid distracted, who tells them of the disappearance of the child. The father immediately calls his attorney and waits impatiently his coming. At the entrance of the lawyer, we recognize at once the stalwart figure of Herbert Bradley. He advises them to report the disappearance to the chief of police, and obtain the services of an excellent detective. “At the Police Station. —The chief, who to our astonishment is John Martin, nods sympathetically and calls a trustworthy person, no other than Adda Billger. “Hospital of the Home; Doctors and Nurses in consultation.”—We see two doctors and three nurses talking seriously, but in a hopeful manner. These faces are all familiar to us, being those of Burdette Marker, Junius Lear, Emma Burk and Hermania Ganther. Adda is admitted and learns that the child whom she is seeking is here, and the prospects are that it will soon recover from the accident. She reports it to the parents immediately, who hurry to the hospital, and the family is again happily united. The second reel shown was one of “CURRENT EVENTS.” We shall only describe the pictures which were most interesting to us. (1)—Meat Packing House of Chicago, 111. We see the different departments and the main office. In the office, we recognize the pleasant features of Carl Werner. (3)—Promoters of Alaska Railroad Company. In this group of men we see the earnest faces of Frederick Zint and Alfred Veit. (7)—Inventor of Perpetual Motion. We see the machine and its inventor, Clarence W iseley. (9)—Return of an experienced missionary to America. We are happy to look into the face of Ida Telljohan. (12) —Big Fourth of July Parade, Philadelphia, Penn. In the procession were: first, the governor and his wife, whose pleasing smiles we recognize as one of our former schoolmates, Helen House, then a number of bands, politicians in cabs. In one of these we notice Luther Winget. All municipal enterprises are represented and floats, representing different schools, in one of which, we see Clara Kolter. (13) — Best School in State of Ohio. The English department is conducted by Edwarda Rose. The History department by Eugene McCormick; the Chemical Laboratory by Anthony Shaw; the Lecture Room by Marion Streight; the Domestic Science Laboratory by Mavme Pfenning, and the Kindergarten department by Iva Julien. The third reel shown was: “A BIG DAY FOR SUFFRAGETTES.” The first view is a street corner in Wapa-koneta, where a manish-looking woman is talking to a group of women who are urging