Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1920 volume:

1920 VOLUME X CLASS MOTTO: Rowing, not Drifting CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Sweet Pea Navy and Gold PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class, l'J20 ♦ CONTENTS: ♦ ? i Blume High School 3 ♦ Board Of Education 4 ♦ Dedication 5 « Supt. F. E. Reynolds 6 • The StalT Staff Poem 8 • Faculty Cartoon 1) i The Faculty •• t Senior Cartoon 12 t Class Poem 13 1 Seniors 14,21 J Class Song oo j Senior Class History 23 ? Class Prophecy 24-25 J Advice To Juniors 26 t Junior Cartoon 27 ♦ Junior Class • Junior Class History 30 J Sophomore Cartoon 31 Sophomore Class 32-33 • Sophomore Class History.. 34 • • Freshman Cartoon ♦ • J Freshman Class 36-37 ♦ ♦ Freshman Class History.... 38 ♦ J Music Cartoon l ♦ j Bovs’ Glee Club 40 • I • Girls’ Glee Club 41 t ! The Orchestra 42 ♦ • 1 Music 43 ♦ i ♦ Dramatics Cartoon 44 t ♦ The Cast 45 ♦ J Dramatics .... 46-47 i ♦ J Society Cartoon 48 • k • Society 40 4 ♦ Athletic Cartoon 50 t « Basket Ball Team t J Basket Ball 52-53 ? 4 ? Announcements 54 t i Junior Science Club 55 t $ Snapshot Cartoon 56 t ♦ “The End” Cartoon 57 ♦ ♦ Jokes and Ads Cartoon 58 ♦ 1 Jokes and Ads 59-100 ? ♦ t 4 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ 66 PP THE BOARD OF EDUCATION has been exceedingly gracious in granting favors to the pupils of Illume f High School, for all these favors the pupils are grateful. The Retrospect t is sorry not to be able to present likenesses of the individual members of the Board. Theo. H. Tangeman, Pres. Malcolm Baxter, Clerk Ed. Trau � Dr. Chas. C. Berlin Emil H. Moser $ ♦ 4 • ♦ I ♦ « ? t i ; 1920 | DEDICATION J To our Teachers who so faithfully served Uncle Sam in the World t War, we respectfully dedicate this Retrospect. Max R. Menschel............................Chemistry, Algebra. Geometry E. E. Nott....................................................Commercial Instructor Harold Edmonds...........................................Manual Training T W. Eee Swaidner.........................................Physics, Geometry j C. E. Hanipson...............................................Agriculture j ♦ S We cannot consider our Retrospect complete without special mention of Supt. F. E. Reynolds. lie has given each one of us invaluable aid and advice during our High School career, and we can never forget what an inspiration he has been to us. We wish him all success in the future. 6 i 4 { S 920 I “ROWING NOT BRIMING” i t 1920 ! i t THE STAFF Opal Spees......... John Wheeler....... Melville Shaw...... Paul Hainan........ Marcus Puetz....... Franklin Kreitzer... Gladys Alter....... Ruby Feikcrt....... Cleone Albright.... Lauretta Headapohl Kermit Zint........ ......Editor-in-Chief ........Ass’t. Editor .......Business Mgr. Ass’t. Business Mgr. ...........Cartoonist ...........Cartoonist ......Literary Editor ......,..........Poet .................Poet .........Joke Editor .........Joke Editor 7 J { t 66' 9? 1920 STAFF POEM “MY STAR All that I know of a certain star, Is that it can present from afar First the face of one, Then the face of many, Until people have said they would fain he too A member of that star with banners so true. Then they pause as the star draws near, For on it they read with hearts of good cheer, Members of the Illume High Staff, Farewell, our days with thee are past. With apologies to Browning— When the hall is still and the seats are empty, Then think of the dear old class of ’20, Who meant no harm by their noisy jokes Xor wished to hinder others from getting their cloaks. One last look at the mirror there To powder one's nose and adjust one’s hair. Each boy stood back and looked up high To loosen his collar and fix his tie. As we regretfully left you, Dear Blumc Hi. The clock on the wall ticks its faithful song, As those we've left work merrily on. The winding stairs we will gradually mount Through sincere efforts, which always count. And if fame and fortune come our way We’ll not fail to think of you on that day. Each must sometime attain his dream As we “Row, Xot Drift in the big world’s scheme. Although our goal is very high, We will always think of you, Dear Blume Hi. GERTRUDE VEIT. 8 0 THE FACULTY MISS MAUDE O WINGS, A. R. MISS IDA BASINGER. B. Sc. Ottcrbein College Ohio State Eng. IV, Caesar, Cicero and Virgil Domestic Arts MISS RUBY WIXTZER, A. B. Mt. Union College General Science and Eng. I and IV 10 MISS SARAH HOWELL Assistant Principal Wapakoneta High School Algebra and General History | 1920 | “ROWING NOT BRIFFING” t f ............... I MISS GRACE MYTIXGER MISS MARY HOWE, A. B. National Summer School, Oherlin Ohio University Conversatory and Chautaucjua, X. breach 1 and II, Latin I and Caesar Instructor in Music MISS CLEON A GABRIEL. A. B. MISS NAOMI CALDWELL. B. S. E. Miami University Ohio University English and American Literature, English I and II U. S. History and Civics 11 12 ? 1920 ♦ “ROWUNti mi drifting' Four long years we have pass’d together. But shall those days from our mem’ry stray. Which now Commencement soon will sever For us diverging in diff’rent ways? In these years we’ve done our work And from our duty never shirk’d; But for this privilege at the end To our dear parents we thanks extend. You may wonder, you may ask As to the nature of the task, In those High School days of yore When each his lesson ponder'd o’er. As Freshmen, we were jeered at, As Sophs our wisdom grew. As Juniors, we were happy. As Seniors, knowledge knew. When we leave this dear old High School With its strong and stringent rules. To set sail upon Life’s journey And to battle in its tourney. Upward, Onward, we shall struggle. Until our ideals accomplished be, For which we shall he noted, Promoters of achievements honor’d. Off we’ll sail after Commencement day To ports far distant and unknown, Each by himself on his lonely way Battling the waves of the world. But to our old High School’s name We'll credit all the fame, Which to many soon will come Xo matter where they roam. “Rowing, not drifting,’’ To you we’ve been list’ning, As we shall in future days But in parting Farewell we shall say. “Here’s to our dear Alma Mater! Here’s to the yellow and blue! 1 lers's to our faithful teachers! And here’s to our loyalty true!” -• ♦ ♦ | CLASS POEM ♦ . ♦ ♦ 13 JOHN NICHOLS President of Senior ’ ass Strongheart The force of Ills own merit makes Ills way. HelioM our President! John Is popular with aP. and has made an excc’lent leader for the class of ’20. Ills pet d‘-version is exhibiting a black eye. KERMIT ZINT Treasurer of Senior Cl ass Retrospect Staff . High School Orchestra Hoys' Glee (’ ub Strongheart Almost every ae:lv|ty in school has known Kennlt sometime or other. Hermit seems to lie a favorite of all the teachers as well as his e’ass-mates. When lie's around you're bound to luugh. GLADYS ALTER Secretary of Senior C ass Ketrorpect staff Strongheart There is a certain wonderful sweetness about her. That just to know her is to love her. Gladys is one of the most popular girls in our class and has won many friends among her classmates and teachers a'ike, by her pleasing ways. She has also proved her.se f a splendid student. PAUL HAMAN Vice president Senior Class Hasket Hall Team Retrospect Staff Strongheart As the honest heart la ugh.-d through Those grand eyes of purest blue. Pau.’s good nature and reliability have won for him an enviable place in the hearts of his classmates. His name will always be analogous with Hasket Hall. CLEONE ALBRIGHT Retrospect Staff Girls' (ilee Club Strongheart Your brains beat into rhythm. you tell What we felt only. You will always find her tomorrow what she Is today. When you want anything done well. Just enlist her services: she can always be depended upon to carry out ) er promise. ANNE BAILEY Girls’ Glee Club Anne Is the prima donna of our class. She expects to further her musical career, and we feel sure she will accomplish her aims. She is interested in school entertainments. and readily gives her assistance in any school function. BERTHA AUFDERHAAR “For learning hath she an abundance. Bertha Is one of the girls who came from New Knoxville this year to complete her course with us. She is a bright and shining light in c ass-room clrc es. 14 VIOLET BARNES Oh fair and stately maid, whose eye Was kindled in the upper sky. Violet is one of the four Senior girls who si end a great deal of their time In the Home Economics Department. She is a splendid addition to our class. DEAN BITTERS “I came, I studied, I graduated. Buckiand did us a favor when II added Dean's name to our class roll. He doesn't believe in wasting words, but he makes Ids presence felt. CELESTE BRAUN As good to be out of the word as out of fashion. Celeste takes pride in being neat and precise. Her good humor and frequent slides have won her many friends. She Is always ready to help others wherever possible. WILSON BROCKMAN Strongheart Boys' (Ilee C ub “What shall I do to be famous? It was a profitable wind from the South that brought Peggy here to complete his High School education with us. He has made many friends during ids brief stay. CAROLYN BRANDS But to see her was to love her.” Carolyn is one who Is tru y regardful of the interests of others. Her favorite pastime Is to chatter with Celeste and Margaret. MIRIAM ELLIOTT She liked what e’er She looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” Miriam belongs to a clan that absolutely believes in enjoying life. Her eyes fairly sparkle with mischief In spite of the very serene and innocent expression of her face. BLANCH OIXON She was a kind and thoughtful creature.” Blanch has a sparkle In her eye ns well as on the third finger of her left hand. She keeps her thoughts to herself and goes quietly on her way. ETHEL BUSH A girl who takes life seriously.” One of Ethel's accomp'lsh- ments is the art of making and keeping friends. She is a person whom we may recall with pleasure in our memories of Blume High. • BYRON DAVIS Strongheart Boy's (I ee Club Business Mgr. Basket Ball Team There's many a crown for who can reach.” Dave” knew the class of ’20 was well worth joining and so came back to finish Ids school work with us. His vim and energy spell go” from the start. 15 ADRIAN FEIKERT “Strongheart. “A merry heart does good like medicine.” If you were not well acquainted with thin lad. you wou’d think lie was very serious and quite backward. However. after being with him for one year, we find lie Is just the opposite, and always adds the right spirit to any stunt. IRA FESSLER High School Orchestra Boys tJlee C uh “Strongheart” “The sweetest hours that e'er I sjiend Are spent among the lassies, ( . His sense of humor is as high y developed as his intellect. He has a Latin-English dictionary, which makes him quite popu'ar with the Virgil class. RUBY FEIKERT Retrospect Staff Girls’ !lec Club “A p'easant maiden with a winning disposition.” Although ituhy has been with us but one year, h r enthusiasm is an asset in all our festivities. She Is very much interested in Home Kconomics. and. no doubt, will share her knowledge with the young folk of New Hampshire. RALPH EMRICK Boys Glee Club “He seems made of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” What to do with a man who sml’es all the time, and even in his sleep, is Indeed a puzzle. Ralph's interest is not in his IsHiks but rather in looking after the genealogy of his excellent stock. THELMA GLASSFORD •‘Strongheart’' “Small things are not small If great results come of them.” Although extremely small for a Senior, she lias ! ccomc quite popular with her classmates and teachers. Thelma is a good conversationalist and a most obliging person. LAURETTA HEADAPOHL Retrospect Staff ”1 chatter, chatter as I go.” Lauretta is of a talkative disposition and often gets into trouble because of it. She never worries about any of her lessons, and believes In having a good time wherever she Is. MARGARET FLYNN ‘'Strongheart” “E’en her failings lean to virtue’s side.” Margaret believes and practices the old maxim. 'To lie seen rather than heard.” Through her quiet and unassuming way she has won many friends among her classmates and teachers. She is ever ready to contribute her share. 16 CLEMENTINE GUESE “Although quiet, we know she's there.” Always modest and quiet in public. Clementine Is most appreciated by her Intimate friends, for with them she is very jolly and sociable. MARCELLA HOGE “Silence has many advantages We feel more like saying Hello to Marcella than we do bidding her good-bye. She has been a valuable addition to the c'ass of '20. RUSSEL HEYW00D “Strongheart” Roys’ dlee Club He looks as cold as an Ks-kimo Hut there’s fire in his eye. From all outward appearances Russel Is very shy and backward. However, this Is just his way of disguising a very pleasant disposition. GLADYS HOLTKAMP High School Orchestra “I like the p!ain all wool o’conunon sense. Quiet, distant, reserved, but when once you have broken down the wall she has built up around her, all is transformed into one of the most amiable dispositions wo have ever known. FRANK H0LT2APPLE “A stranger within our gates.” Frank is another out of town entrant to the Senior Class of ’20. He believes in speaking only when spoken to, and in stricty tending to his own affairs. Hi MILDRED KERST I cannot check my girlish blush. Did you ever see such pretty curls as Mildred’s? She is an excellent typist. Her highest ambition is to enter the delightful 'vocation of teaching school, EDNA KOCH Of manner gentle, of affections mild. No one would suspect this quiet girl as la-lug a dignified ’ Senior. Edna is rather quiet but always responsive and gracious and often displays a friendly smile. MATILDA KOHLER “With tears and laughter for all time. Matilda does not express her views very often but believes in holding her own ground. She is a thoroughly feminine girl more for domestic bliss than a famous career. 17 CECIL HULL Her life had many a hope and aim.” Cedi came here this year to complete her ftvurth year of high school work. She never has very much to say but she has a pleasant smile for everyone she meets. FRANKLIN KREIT2ER Retrospect Staff Strongheart” “He talked from morn till setting sun.’ Here is a dreamy youth who is not particularly fond of studying, but Is always ready to lend a he ping hand when you are in trouble. ETHEL McDOUGLE She was jes the iulet kind Whose natures never vary.' Here again we have one of our modest c assmates, who hasn’t much to say. She hath music in her soui and is es-l ecially partial to the piano. NORMAN KOEPKE Strongheart” And looks commencing with the skies.” Norman is very studious in a’l his acts and studies. His mind often wanders to a fair maid in St. Marys. EMMA LANGHORST Strongheart” Come and trip it as you go. On tiu light fantastic toe.’’ Kmrny” is a lover of society and rare’y misses any of the social affairs. She possesses the peculiar failing of primping in the cloak room, and as a result was required to take all the exams. FLORENCE MILLER Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat.’’ Florence lias a carefree way about her. Her studies never bother her and that is the reason she gets along so well in school. MILTON NEFF Strongheart” Woman is fickle.” Milton is especially shy when in the presence of a fair maiden. At least he seems to be so, however, we sometimes are suspicious. EARNEST MILLER Strongheart” Earnest has always gotten along capitally In school, and has never been known to cause any trouble. He has a keen sense of humor when it comes to enjoying the fun about him, 18 CYRIL PAUL Strongheart” An awful nice fellow.” High School Orchestra C'yrll apiieared on the scene this year to attend our High School, where he Is quite popular. Zip” is interested in everything, even an argument. RAYMOND RUNKLE Basket Ball Team Strongheart •With hair of raven hue. Raymond is another of the Basket Ball team of B'urae llicli who has contributed his share to their success. From every side one of the finest fellows we have met. MILDRED RAMGA Wee modest, crimson tipped flow'r. Mildred decided to finish her High School career with us and we find her to be very studious. Though she says little, she makes her presence known by her friend y dis-Itosltlon. MARCUS PUETZ Retrospect Staff High School Orchestra Boys’ Glee ’ ub Strongheart” On one of the leading newspapers of tlu world we ext� ect to see ids name taking the place of all other noted cartoonists. We see nothing but a bright future before Marcus. MARGARET PLATVOET She keeps a sunny mood. Margaret simply couldn’t endure rules, and so had to take a seat among the Kreshicx. She Is a girl who is a ways in the liest of humor. No doubt she will pursue her commercial work farther next year. WILDA SCHAFER She docth all things and docth them well. Wihla came to Blume High last fan fnnn Botkins, bringing Ith her a firm determination keep up her work in school, fchc has succeeded admirably. ANDREW SCHROER Strongheart If silence were golden, I’d be a millionaire. After adorning the graduating class of the New Knoxville High School. Andrew decided to come to Wapakoneta and raise the number of graduates. He certainly has been very welcome. GLADYS SCHULER Known to all, but understood by few. Gladys' course of study has l� een one of commercial work. She has been with us throughout our entire school life, and being klndhearted, has always been willing to give or receive information about the lessons. 19 HELEN SCHURR I know what’s right, not only so But practice what I know.’’ Although we were obliged to look for Helen in the c asx-rooni when she first came, we did not have to look very long as she soon made her presence known by her brilliant recitations. HAROLD SHULER Strongheart” High School Orchestra “And when there's a lady In the case You know all other things give place.’’ A studious Senior. A girl with pretty brown cur's living on North Defiance Street occupies time, heart, and—well in fact Lafc.” MELVILLE SHAW Retrospect Staff 'Strongheart” Basket Ball Team Behold the basket ball star of the Senior class. We ex|K et Mel to lie the proud |h s-sessor of many silver cups in the future. All his spare time is spent in that charitable work, collecting ads for the Retrosjwct. MILDRED SILLIN There was p'acc and to spare for the frank young smile. Mildred Is one who is Incapable of hurting anyone’s feelings, and is the | ossessor of a vast amount of good sense. She is very quiet and reserved. ESTELLA SIELSCHOT A good friend in need is a good friend in deed” Kstella has been with us four years, coming from Moulton for her High School course. She is one who helps to make our class worth while. JOHN WHEELER Where there’s a will there’s a way.” Asst. Editor of Retrospect Class Play A lad who possesses the ability of doing a great many things and doing them well. The business world can use more like him. and so can Biunic High. RICHARD STREIGHT Boys’ Glee Club And tho’ he was his mother's pride and Joy, He was worse than •Peck’s bad boy.” He likes to pass away the time in c’ass by arguing, and for that reason is very much appreciated on extremely blue days. He’s into most everything.” Those who know him understand the reason. OPAL SPEES Retrospect Staff And murmuring waters counselled me.” Here Is our editor-in-chief; a girl of whom we are all proud. She ranks first in all her studies, and we believe she finds enjoyment In them. 20 ROGER SWARTZ Strongheart” O blithe newcomer.” Kate in tho guise of a Ford machine brought Roger to our school a few weeks late. Ho soon made up for lost time, and gained many friends among his classmates, KATHARINE VOSSLER The good stars me in her horoscope. Made her of spirit, fire, and clew.” Here Is another girl with a host of friends, and she deserves them. ••Kate” is the best forward on the Senior Kiris’ basket ball team. However, the top Is her aim in ali lines of work and enjoyment. LEHR SWINEHART Stronghca rt” basket Ball Team Nature makes some men tall. Here is a chap with a big broad grin guaranteed to put all your cares and sorrows to flight. HELEN WALTER Thy modesty Is a cand'e to thy merit.” He’en has always l� een busily occupied with her studies and has found little time to waste. She also expects to further her education in order that she may instruct others along the path of knowledge. GERTRUDE VEIT For you bring the sunshine everywhere you go.” She is quiet, slow, but sure. She has expressed her likes and dislikes to a great extent on the rights and disadvantages of the tailoring man. Gertrude has a most pleasing dis-position. 21 1920 “MOWING NOT DRIFTING 1920 CLASS SONG Blume High. Oil Blume High, Our days with thee are past, We have toiled and studied to the last, Our goals are set high, our ambitions arc many, As we plan on with hearts not gay, Our days that are past we will ever hold dear And that thought is more clear as the end draws nqar. Chorus— But to thee, Oh Blume High, Farewell we must sing Hoping that loud and long your bells may ring Sending forth your tidings of knowledge and cheer, Ever calling to those who in thought are so near. Second— Blume High. Oh Blume High, Our Commencement draws nigh, To think of this brings forth a sigh Our troubles will come, hard problems at hand But brave must we ever stand. Our ideals are high, we hope to attain. By seeking and working with might and main. ? a « «. «. � 661[ ‘ROWING NOT DRIFTING 99 CLASS HISTORY Many years ago, twelve I should say, we, little tots, started on our first journey in a very large steamer, Education, on the sea of life. In our leisure we would go on deck and amuse ourselves by gazing at the reflection of the sun or moon on the tranquil waters. One day there could he seen in the far distance a beautiful island. It was the Land of Dreams, “Our Goal.” We sailed and sailed, sometimes thinking that to reach this land of dreams was an impossibility, but our pilot guided us successfully past the land known as “The Eight Grades” and also took us to the island known as “High School.” We anchored our ship here and set foot on this beautiful island whose inhabitants were very friendly so that together we enjoyed many jollifications. We stayed in this beautiful place four years. The first year (1917) there were eighty-eight members in our crew. The land was strange and new to us. When we would lose our way in the very thick ambush our instructors, the guides of this island, always put us on the right path. After we learned the methods of this new place we bravely worked on, enjoying the sunshine and fearing the storm. We embarked for another portion of the island and to our amazement we found there were only sixty-seven members in our crew. In our second year (1918) we found still more interesting things to learn and every endeavor had the word mastery attached to it. The great “World War” was in full sway and many of our dear boys were “Over There.” We sold many War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps to the inhabitants of the land, for the interests of all were the same, “Their victory, Our victory”. Toward the spring of the year we entertained the people of the whole land and surely portrayed the talent and skill of our beloved members. One beautiful September morn only fifty-six members of our dear crew set sail to a very distant portion of the island. The scenery was perfectly beautiful. Our third year (1919) was darkened by a very black cloud. The wind blew and the rain fell heavily, forcing us to stay inside the ship. Those long days passed drearily by and we entered upon a great School Drive. We were all comfortably fixed in our big steamer and entered a very exciting race with “Time”. We did not beat Old Time, but to our credit we came out tie. Then came the biggest event of the season : we were to entertain the most choice and select members of the isle. The news was spread broadcast, and when the evening came, to be sure, we successfully gave to them the Junior-Senior Reception, the most enjoyable time they had ever had. With the memories of this last good time we once more set sail to the land of dreams. To our great joy we found that altho many members of our old crew were not with us there had been quite a few new members added, whom in a very short time we loved and made one of us. Our fourth year (1920) has been to us the most beautiful of all our adventures. We were delightfully entertained by various members of our crew and gave a Valentine party for our own members and instructors. The delightful feature of this party was the merry making and dancing, indeed, a real novelty to all future inhabitants of the beautiful isle. Oh! the joy of living! Those dear old times shall never be forgotten. While we have had many good times we have earnestly worked to obtain all the treasures of this island. The Guides have taken us over the island and while it is beautiful it is not our goal. For we have discovered that in the distance there are still more beautiful lands to be obtained. We eagerly look forward to the next ship that sets sail. After graduation we shall again embark taking with us all the treasures we are able to carry. Our hearts are set on a more beautiful land than we have ever seen before. We are very happy, indeed, to begin this journey of adventure. Some of our crew are missing and there are new ones in their places. Our old crew is scattered, they have taken different routes. But our most fervent hope is that at the end of our journey we shall all meet again and once more see the faces of those we love. 23 GERTRUDE VEIT. 99 t I ♦ ♦ t «•«♦ «•� ♦ ROWING NOT DRIFTING CLASS PROPHECY A shrill sound of the whistle and a sudden jolt brought the train to a quick stop in the little town of Brownville, Missouri. All the passengers made a great rush to the platform to see what th« excitement was, and having found it to be a terrible wreck of a freight train were either returning to their seats or making further investigation, when to my surprise I heard my name called out. A surprise, yes a great surprise to hear my name called in a little place where I knew no one, but upon turning to the call, I recognized the speaker to be my old friend Katharine. After a little informal talk and finding that the train would not leave until early next morning, we went to the Blake Hotel which was situated just across the way where we registered. Upon finding that there was no vaudeville or picture show until evening, wc walked over the whole town to find a magazine but could secure none. Returning to the Hotel we were advised by Mr. Blake to go to his apartment where we could find some old papers and magazines. To our surprise we found his wife to be our classmate, Blanch Dixon. She gave us an immense number of old papers, and we proceeded to read. This was very interesting reading because we found that: Gladys Alter, a prominent lawyer, had just been successful in the Jones-IIoward law suit. Melville Shaw, the Governor of Ohio, and Bertha Aufderharr, his private secretary had returned from the Governors’ Convention which was held at New York. John Nichols, a renowned specialist, had assumed partnership with the Mayo Bros., Rochester, Minnesota. Harold Shuler, a millionaire, had just bought a large wheat mill in South Dakota. Marcella Hoge and Violet Barnes had entered Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, to take up a Nurse’s course. Caroline Brands and Margaret Platvoet, the great suffraget leaders, had celebrated in view of'the fact that the women were successful in securing the vote. Anna Bailey had gone abroad to study music, and that Margaret Flynn had gone to National Park Seminary to take up elocution. Election returns said that Cyril Paul and Roger Swartz has been the successful candi- dates for Senators in Ohio. And that Paul Hainan was chosen Representative lrom our home district. Great honor had come to Adrain Feikert, a well-known scientist, who discovered a serum that would kill the germ of infantile paralysis. Celeste Braun, a social Butterfly, had just announced her engagement to Jack Clayton, son of J. H. Clayton, the well-known millionaire. Esther McDougel has accepted a position as Professor of Latin in Ohio State University. Wilson Brockman, Ambassador to France, had returned to this country and was met at New York by his wife, formerly Miss Wilda Shafer of Botkins, Ohio. ' Milton Neff, the noted mathematician, had been chosen President of the Colorado school for women. Helen Walter, buyer for Marshall Field, Chicago, had arrived in New York to get the fall supply of furs. Thelma Glassford, the well-known society leader, had given a dance in honor of her house-guest Mrs. J. C. Callahan of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly Miss Ethel Bush. Miriam Elliott, Matron of Washington Childrens’ Home, had returned from a visit with her parents at Wapakoneta, Ohio. Dick Streight, the leading hypnotist, had been at Mall Theater, Cleveland, May 4 and S. Miss Lauretta Headapohl, a well known lady of this city, had received the degree of C. P. A. The National Reds had recently been defeated bv the World’s Champion Basket Ball Players in which Raymond Runkle starred as center. M isses Mildred Kerst and Edna Koch had returned from Yellow Stone National Park to their positions as stenographers, in Lima, Ohio. John Wheeler had just received his degree of Doctor of Laws at Ohio State University. Clementine Guese, a bride of the near future, had given up her position as governess. Ira Fessler, who had spent several years in India as a Missionary, had returned to this country for an indefinite time. Norman Koepke and Ernest Miller, wealthy • � ••• ♦� «♦« � ♦•♦� ♦ ? ♦ ♦ ♦ • ; citizens of Wapakoneta, had contributed large sums to the V'. M. C. A. of their city. Kermit Zint, leader of Zint’s ()rchestra. had given a concert in Mammoth Building, New York. 'Plie favorite movie actor, Byron Davis had changed from the Artcraft to the Paramount Company. Gladys Holtkamp had just opened up her kindergarten for the fall season and had twenty-five enrolled. Ralph Emrick, the well-known stock dealer. had purchased the Northwestern stock farm. Marcus Puetz and Franklin Kreitzer had won great favor as the new comic artists for the New York Times. I.ehr Swinehart, the worthy vice-president of the National Bank of Philadelphia, had been chosen President because of the death of the former president, Y. A. Lewis. Cleona Albright, the young social settlement worker, had just taken up her work in the slums of Chicago. Russell Hey wood, who had completed his college course as a doctor, had taken up his practice in his home community. Opal Specs and Estella Sielschot were managing a large department store in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gertrude Veit had just completed her book, “The Perfect Ideal.” Andrew Schrocr had succeeded Mr. Max Menschel as professor of Chemistry, and Cecil Hull had succeeded Miss Basinger as teacher in Home Economics in Blume High School. Helen Schurr, the renowned pianist, had been the director of music in the Singer Building, Memphis, Tennessee. Ruby Feikert had just finished her poem, “The Reverie”, which is considered the best of her many works. After we had finished looking over the papers and magazines which we enjoyed very much, we had a conversation with Blanch and she informed us that Florence Miller, Mildred Ramga, Mildred Sillin, and Gladys Schuler had married. Having said good-bye to Blanch we went to the Musical Comedy, “Seventeen”. To our surprise we found two of our classmates starring. Dean Bitters taking the part of Wm. Baxter and Matilda Kohler that of the mother. We enjoyed the show more than f can tell and upon reaching the town square, we were informed that the train was ready to start. KATHARINE F. VOSSLER EMMA ANN LANGHORST |[ c 25 ADVICE TO JUNIORS O Juniors, Juniors, do beware! Do not assume that, “I don’t care.” Enjoy life and be carefree, I say, But do not confuse study so much with play. O, that is a serious blunder made So often by thoughtless lad and maid. Take advice, and do not be willful You’ll win your goal if you are faithful. We Seniors thru Hi school have carefully gone With joyous functions and all sorts of fun. We have been happy, carefree, and now love to think Of those wonderful days so marked with bliss. But we were studious and obedient, too, When the right time was at hand to be so. And now if you’ll follow our principles; be firm in your stand, You’ll win for yourself Good Fortune’s Hand. Now, Juniors; just a word to you. We give you all the credit due. We know that, as your course you run, You'll think less of your work than fun; But stop before you go too far And do not now your record mar. You’ve done your work with ease and grace, And looked hard problems in the face, But still you have another year In which to struggle, work and fear. It is not bard to make mistakes, It’s easy ’nough to make bad breaks, But if you follow in the tracks Of those, who now have turned their backs Upon this glorious institution, And reverently make this resolution That you will work with might and main The highest honors to attain. You’ll have no trouble getting thru The same as those ahead of you. Now, Juniors, try to bear in mind These words are said with feeling kind; We want you just to understand The work that you have now on hand. We are not trying to find fault; We are but telling you to halt And do your work with thot and care That heavier burdens you can bear. Be careful now of all you do; Then some day, when your work is thru. You’ll realize, what we have done Has made you realize that fun Is not the only thing in life With which to battle, toil and strife; And as you enter in life’s ranks. You’ll give to us your heartfelt thanks. Now, Juniors, with school we’re almost thru, And we must say farewell to you. We hope that you your ways will mend And follow this advice to the end. DIK STRAT. o |[ o 27 ♦■(•♦■•■♦■•••I JUNIOR CLASS 66 S S � ; ♦ i I jrxiOKS ROY BAUER VERA BAXTER CATHERINE HERO HERBERT M. BLAIR HOWARD BC X NORA XT FLOYD BOWMAN JACOB B. BOWSiLER CARVEL BRAUN AURELIA BUSH MILDRED CHRISTLER CARL CLEAVES KERMIT COMBS ORVAL CRIDER CODA CROW CLINTON DELONG DAISY DELONG MARGARET DELONG MARY DELONG PAULINE DEMPSKI IRVIN DOERING LEONARD DREXLER WARREN E ESS LER EMMA FISHER EULA FISHER LLOYD FOOT ROY FOOS EVERETT BREEDERS KATHRYN GOEKE HAROLD GUTMAN ESTELLA HALE AUGUSTUS KLIPFEL CHARLES KNOST EDGAR KOEIIL JOHN KOEIIL HELEN KOI.TER ALVINA KRABACH EUGENE KREIN-ROBE RT LEE CECIL LIOKUMOVITZ IDA LIOKUMOVITZ ELIZABETH LOEGEL EDITH LYNE MARGUERITE McATEE CLARENCE McGUFF HAROLD MARKER NORMA MILKY ETHEL MOELLEXKAMP FLORENCE PITTHAN EARNEST PITTS OSCAR RABERDING EMILY RAMGA MILLARD ROIIRBAUGH HAROLD RUNKLE HAROLD SCIIIERER LUELLA SIFERD NELVIA SPEES RAYMOND STROH HERMANN SW NGUER WILLIAM TELLJOHN COLON TURNBULL ELEANOR MAY HAMILTON HELEN WENK RUSSELL IIAXGKN GLEN HARDIN RUSSELL G. IDLE FLORENCE KAECK ARTHUR KATTERHENRY RUBY WENTZ ROMAYNE WERTZ BERENICE WILES HAMER WOLF ARTHUR ZINT 29 66 s99 • ••• • ♦ ••• • ••• • • . • ♦ ••• • • •«. � « ♦ f ♦ JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY. One fine morning in September, In answer to a clarion call Came a lot of little Freshies Trooping to the study hall. Yes, we very well remember. The laughing ridicule and jest, Since almost unendurable Severely put us to the test, lint we struggled thru and bravely And soon were gay Sophomores; e began to feel ambitious And we plundered Wisdom’s stores. Xow we find ourselves as Juniors, Oh, the honor of the name! It thrills our souls with gladness When we realize the same. Ilut we’ve surely earned the title By application and hard work. Xo reward without endeavor; What’s accomplished by a shirk? Xow our efforts are rewarded, And we’re nearer to the goal Which was our sole ambition; To act well our every role. And our colors we have chosen Leantiful crimson and the gray. And the flower of our class Is the rose,—the gayest of the gay. WL� have pleasant recollections ( f passing years which number three. Teachers, classmates, all we love you But we hope to Seniors be. Then if we are as successful In the last year as the rest, ()ur school work will soon be ended And we’ll start another quest. Memories will forever linger And we’ll part with many a sigh, For we’ll think of happy moments At our good, old Blume High. —HAROLD RUNKLE. 30 % 31 66 99 f ? ♦ • f ► ••• ■� t SOPHOMORES FLORENCE ARE LUCILLE ALTER HARRY BARRER ALBERT BERLET HELEN L. RICE ORDELL RLAXKEXBAKER KENNETH BLUE MABEL RRACKNEY RICHARD BRADING GEORGE BRANDS MABEL COIL MILDRED CORNELL HELEN CRAFT ROY CRAFT MARGARET DARST CATHERIX E D R E X LE R MELVIN ELSASS ROSAMOND ESSER LOREN A FEIL MABEL FRISCHE ANNA RUTH GERHART ELOISE HAMILTON GLADYS HASTINGS BERNARD IIEMMERT SYLVIA 11 OOP IXG A R X E R MARY HOWELL HILDA KALI MARJORIE KANTXER CLEOLA KERST ORVAL KILLIAN RUTH KLUGG MARY KOEHL : J MARIE MERKLE J VIRGIL MERTZ J ROY MILLER j KERT MUELLER EDWARD MUSSER j PAULINE PITTHAN J CAROL PUETZ j MIRIAM RABLE j HOWARD REED $ ANNE RINEHART $ DELMA ROBERTS ♦ ECHO ROBERTSON t ALFRED ROEDIGER | LUCILE SCHNELL { WILBUR SCHWARK j LEONA SEITZ REX SETTLEMI RE j GENELLE SCHAFFER j ROY SCHAFFER J EDITH SMITH { MARY SMITH WILBERT SOUTH j RHOENA SPEES } VERGILL STEWART A DELI A STOLL J LEO STOLL FLOETTA TESTER ] THELMA TOBIAS EVERETT TURNBULL MAYNARD WEILER EARL WHITEMAN j KATHRYN KOLTER AUSTIN WILSON 33 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY. ♦ : ♦ ♦ ♦ i 1 : : I { Just two short years ago we found ourselves before the broad stone steps of Blume High School, our faces gleaming with hope and expectancy at the bright future that lay before us. Here success seemed assured. The door of wisdom was open wide. Education called us, and we eagerly responded. Many mistakes were made by us during the first few weeks of school, but gradually we became accustomed to our surroundings, and soon we even no longer feared to cross the study hall in plain view of all the students. Our class did remarkably well during the short school term that we had because of the influenza epidemic, and as a consecjuence at the end of the term, our diligence was rewarded and we were promoted with exceptional honors. We are now Sophomores, and have advanced one step upon the ladders of success. Even the Seniors recognize us as a class of unusual ability, and Freshmen come to us for advice. Our boys contributed their share to the various sports that were held, taking a prominent part in the fast basket ball games held last winter, and they were all present in helping clean up the devastated districts that were hit by the tornado. Our girls, too, did their work remarkably well, and we are proud of them for the assistance they gave in keeping the boys well supplied with doughnuts during the reconstruction work. We are all looking forward in anticipation to being Juniors, and to making a record that will take a prominent place among the other records of Blume High School, in speaking J of our classmates, we believe that a better I and more studious group of boys and girls f cannot be found. Our greatest wish is to graduate with the highest honors, and to make our class a memorable one in the hearts of our teachers and classmates. EDWARD ML'SSER. : RESMMAM 35 FRESHMEN GUILFORD ARCHER VIVIAN AYRES HAROLD BAILEY WILBUR BAILEY MARJORIE BAXTER IOIIX BECHDOLT CARL BERLET LAVERL BLACKBURN DONALD BLAIR RAYMOND BOBB LELAND BRACKNEY MARIE BURDEN IDA BURK LELA BUTCHER CHARLES CLAY BERNARD COLEMAN VIOLA COOK KENNETH COPELAND LILITH DAVIS ALVINA DETJEN CHRISTINA DITTMER EVELYN EMERSON ORRIS EMERSON ARTHUR EMRICK REINHOLD ERICKSON BERNARD FISHER GEORGE FISHER PAUL FISHER ESTER FOOT VIRGILL FOSTER ARTHUR GNAGI ELIZABETH GROLL HARRY GROSS EDWARD GUTMAN FRED HAM AN RALPH HAM I EL CLARK HANOLD ORVILLE HITTEPOLE BERNARD HOUTZ JEANNETTE HOWELL NAOMI HUSE REGINA JOHNSON ERNEST KAEHLER NAOME KELLER LILLIAN KEMPER FREDRICK KL1PFEL CHARLES KNOTT WALTER KOHLER HENRY KRIDLER BERNICE LONG DOROTHY LONGSWORTH RAYMOND LOT RIDGE RUTH McCLINTOCK ELIZABETH McCLURE IRENE McCORMICK JAMES B. MARSHALL STANLEY MAXSON WELCOME MAXSON FLORENCE MILLER LOUISE MILLER RONALD MINTON WILBUR MORRIS CORA MYERS GLADYS MYERS JEANNETTE PITTHAN NORMA PRESAR FREDONIA RAMGA MARIE RAMGA ORVAL RITCHIE ALBE RUSSEL FLORENCE SCHEMMEL MILDRED SCHEMMEL BOB SCIINELL JOHN SEITZ VIOLET SELOVER MERLE SETTLEMIRE ARMILDA SHULER DRUSILDA SHULER HAROLD SIELSCHOT BERLIN SLATER GLADYSSLONAKER CARL SMITH MINA SWINEIIART RUBY TAYLOR AGNES TESTER FRED WAHRER FREDA WALTER GEORGE WEIINER LESTER WENTZ HOWARD WERNER WILLARD WILSON DOROTHY ZINT 66 SOWING NOT DRIFTING” 1920 i ♦ FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY. Attention! Hear ye! We, the Auglaize County Hopefuls who so trembling approached the austere and forbidding structure which you know as Blume High School, have proved our sterling qualities at last. We now stand before you, a finished product, ready for service during the coming three years. Will we succeed? We hope so, and mean to obtain for ourselves still higher glories. We came to this High School numbering one hundred and have lost only eight. Let this be sufficient to show that we are really in earnest and hope to make our way through High School without losing more. Perhaps the best thing that can be said of any class is the fact that it has done well in school work. In this we have been very successful, while a few have been a source of great pride to us on account of their excellent classwork. We feel sure that they are fully able to take first place among any. Our school work, however, is not the only source of pride to us. For indeed, our record in other activities is not to be scorned. In the first place we are well represented in the orchestra by six members, and we feel sure that our fine orchestra would not be quite so fine if our own classmates were not in it. We were also well represented in the operetta, “The Feast of the Red Corn!” One of our girls took a very important and difficult part, and a great many of the chorus were first year girls. Then, too, we are proud of our talent along literary and musical lines for we have several accomplished readers, pianists, and violinists. In the course of one year we have changed wonderfully. Confidence has long since taken the place of timidity, while most of us have ceased to cast the emerald reflection over all our actions as was the case when we first entered High School. t ♦ ? ♦ f ♦ ♦ MARJORIE BAXTER. DRUSILDA SHULER. CHRISTINE DITTMER. 38 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row—Arthur Zint, Warren Fessler, Richard Strcight, Everett Turn-bull, Ira Fessler. Middle Row—Russell Hey wood, Marcus l’uetz, Howard Read, Mr. Swaid-ner, Dir., Lloyd Slonaker, Wilson Brockman. Kermit Zint. Bottom Row—Edward Musser, Colon Turnbull, Ralph Emrick, Byron Davis, Robert I.ee, Raymond Bobb, Oscar Raberding. The Boys’ Glee Club under the able direction of Mr. Swaidner made their first appearance at the Christmas Program given at the High School. They also had an important part in the Operetta “The Feast of the Red Corn” given at the Brown Theatre. 40 ♦ } ♦ i t ♦ ♦ ■ ♦ ? ♦ ♦ ? ♦ a ♦ § ♦ 4 4 ♦ f ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ 4 4 ♦ 4 ♦ 4 4 4 f ♦ 4 4 4 • f 4 4 4 4 4 ? t f 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ? ♦ . ♦ 4 ♦ : ♦ 4 4 • ♦ f ♦ ••• ♦ •••«« ••• i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MI DRIFTING’9 ♦ ♦ ♦ MUSIC Each vear brings new advantages and achievements along the lines of music as well as other studies. We have been unusually fortunate this year in the laurels received for our work, not, however, without hard and persistent efforts. Xo small part of the success may be attributed to the excellent and energetic leadership of Miss Mytinger. The public as well as the faculty and scholars have expressed their appreciation of the “High School Orchestra.” It has helped to make all entertainments more pleasant. The orchestra has broken all former records as to size and quality. Twenty-seven answer at roll call as follows: 1st violins—Louise Miller, Harold Shuler, Dorothy Longsworth, Cleola Kerst, Elo-ise Hamilton. 2nd violins—Florence Abe, Kathryn Kolter, Ira Fessler, Gladys I ioitkamp,- Ordell Blankenbaker, Florence Schemmel. Cello—Warren Fessler. Clarinets—Kermit Zint, Vernon Weimert, Harry Barber. Cornets—Charles Knost, Cyril Paul. Herman Swonguer, Stanley Maxon, W eleome Maxon. Trombones—Raymond Bobb, Robert I.e?. Alto-horn—Kenneth Blue. Saxophones — Russell Heywood, Marcus Puetz. Drums—Arthur Zint. Piano—Marjorie Baxter. Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs were organized by Miss Mytinger and Mr. Swaidner with the usual success that comes to such organizations. Christmas Program. On the Friday before Christmas, we the pupils of Blume High, were assembled in the study hall with our parents invited as guests, to witness an interesting and much enjoyed program, bespeaking the cheerful tidings of t Christmas, arranged bv our music instructor. Miss Mytinger. “National Week of Song” Program. On the Friday of this week we were surprised when informed that we would have a program that afternoon. It was a great mystery to us until we learned the purpose of it. This week is a national institution for the revival of wonderful old time tested melodies. We had as our guests that afternoon the eighth grade, which gave valuable assistance to the program. Monday Morning Programs. Nearly every Monday morning since the holidays we have been delighted and inspired during the whole week by these short programs. Those especially gifted in music have done their duty at all times. Some of the features given at the series of programs, are: Vocal Solo....................Louise Miller Piano Solo....Ethel McDougle Piano Solo...................Marjorie Baxter Vocal Solo.....................Helen enk Violin Solo..................Eloise Hamilton Vocal Solo......................Anna Bailey The Monday morning following the Easter vacation we enjoyed the vocal solo, “In the Spring,” by Zenith Campbell, a former graduate of this High School. Another Monday morning we were honored by a short talk, informing us of the essay contest, given by Lieut. Miller of the recruiting forces. These essays were on the subject “Reason Why We Should Join the U. S. Army.” for the best three of which in the na- tion medals would be awarded. On this same morning we were delighted by the impersonation of birds and an Indian lad’s wooing on the violin by Professor Moore, who travels about studying the songs of nature. We were all sorry and disappointed when he had finished, that we could not hear more. «1f o 4.1 T. C K. At' ill e R. We imareurs , Good players, Tha-t St-rur ind frtrr our hour upon r e. StAC B. And Then are heard no more. __________________________________ Shanes-Pt. a Re. 44 THE CAST DRAMATIC THE FEAST OF THE RED CORN. Indian songs, costumes and settings, a combination promising much for any entertainment, held the close attention and interest of a hugs audience at the Brown Theater Tuesday night, March 16. 1920 and the occasion of the presentation of the operetta. “The Feast of the Red Corn'’ bv the High School Girls’ Glee Club, assisted by the Boys' Glee Club and' the High School Orchestra. PROGRAM Part 1 Our Heroes........................................................Ascher Light Cavalry Overture.......................................yon Suppe Slavonian Dance...................................................Ascher Bugle Boy.................................... .’.’.’.'.’.’.'.'.En’gleman ictory ()verture................................................Ascher High School Orchestra fa) Out on the Deep.................................................Lohr (l ) King of the Forest Am I....................................Parker Boys’ Glee Club Solo—The Ocean Never Sleeps.......................................Solman Mr. W. L. Swaidner Part II “The Feast of the Red Corn”..................................Paul Bliss Characters Weeda Wante, Queen of the Wanta Tribe.......................Anna Bailey Impec Light, Her Younger Sister..........................Genelle Shaffer Children of the Queen Fttdgee............................................Helen Winget Pudgee...........................................Frances Moser udgee.......................................Jeannette Pitts Old Squaw, Sorceress of the Tribe.........................Louise Miller King.......................................................Byron Davis Chorus—Sopranos representing spirits of happiness and joy. Altos representing spirits of sorrow and woe. Time—Evening before and morning of The Feast of the Red Corn. Argument................................................... Paul Fisher 46 Act I 1. “Overture” ................................................Orchestra 2. “Dead Leaves amid the Corn”..................................Chorus 3. “Somebody’s Been Up to Something”...........()ld Squaw and Chorus 4. “She’s a Regular Indian”.....................................Chorus 5. “Burn her at the Stake”......................................Chorus 6. “O Star of the Farthest North”................................Queen 7. “‘What did Impee Light do”............Fudge, Fudgee, and Wudgee 8. “I’ve Inherited a Most Peculiar Failing”...............Impee Light 9. “Sleep Song”.......................................Queen and Chorus 10. “Ghost Dance” (Ghost of the Dead Trees) .............................Kathryn Goeke and Twelve Dancers Act II The Tale of the Three Little Bears”..........Impee Light and Chorus Canoe Song”........................................Queen and Chorus 13. “Entrance of Old Squaw”..................................Orchestra 14. “Song of Sorrow ............................Old Squaw and Chorus “Funeral March”...........................................Orchestra “Was There Ever Anybody”.....................................Chorus “Somebody’s Been Up to Something”...........Fudgee, Pudgee, Wudgee “Incantation”.................................Old Squaw and Chorus “By the Waters of Minnetonka” (Interpolated)...................Ring Finale—“Oh, Little Red Ear”...................Principals and Chorus Accompanist...............................Kathryn Vossler, Evou Miller Orchestra very kindly assisted by Mrs. Albert Miller. 11. 12. IS. ir . 17. 18. 19. 20. STRONGHEART The Class Play Presented at Brown Theatre, May 26, 1920. CAST Taylor, a Sophomore..........................................Cyril Paul Ross, a Freshman..................................................Adrian Feikcrt Reade, a Grind.......................................................Ira Fessler Thorne, a Special..........................................John heeler Fred Skinner, a Sport...........................................Melville Shaw Frank Nelson, a Senior..............................................John Nichols Dick Livingston, a Junior.........................................Harold Shuler “Billy” Saunders, a Senior (hy courtesy).....................Kermit Zint Seigfried, a Mascot Soangataha, known as Strongheart, a “P. G.”................Byron Davis Mrs. Nelson, Frank’s Mother..............................Cleona Albright Molly Livingston, Dick’s Sister........................Emma Langhorst Betty Bates, Molly’s Chum..............................Thelma Glassford Maud Weston, Molly’s Chum’s Friend......................Margaret Flynn Dorothy Nelson, Frank's Sister................................Gladys Alter Josh, a Trainer..........................................Earnest Miller Buddy, Head Coach, a “Grad”............................Paul W. Hainan Farley, Manager of the Visiting Team.....................Raymond Runkle Butler at Nelson’s................................................Franklin Kreitzer Black Eagle, a Messenger..............................................Lehr Swmehart Extra Men—Norman Koepke, Roger Swartz, Russell Hey wood, ilson Brockman, Milton Neff, Andrew Schrarer, Marcus Puetz. 47 © 48 SOCIETY ♦ i i : ; 66 99 1 j ♦ ♦ 192© ■ i t HALLOWE’EN PARTY. The F. U. N. and S. S. S. clubs, two senior girls’ organizations, invited the whole class and the entire corps of lady high school teachers to a masked Hallowe’en party and dance at the Apollo Club rooms Friday evening, October 31. Beautiful and comic costumes, representing all nationalities, were in vogue. All present had to stretch their imaginations to guess who some of the masked ones were. Miss Basinger and Franklin Krcitzer were awarded prizes for being the most comically attired persons present before Ralph Emrick arrived, disguised as a chorus girl. Fortunes were told by one of the teachers in the guise of “Madam Nazimova”; and various games were played. Dancing was much enjoyed and splendid music was furnished by an orchestra, composed of Marjorie Baxter and Florence Abe at the piano with violin and trap drum accompaniment by Louise Miller and Myron Blume, respectively. Refreshments of punch and wafers were served throughout the evening by Lucile Alter, Carol Puetz, and Marie Merkle. Mrs. Ed. Puetz, Miss Minnie llaussenauer, and Miss Emma Johnson fulfilled their duties as chaperons. RUBY FEIKERT. VALENTINE DANCE. The Senior Class of 1920 enjoyed a most delightful Valentine dance in the Blume High School auditorium, Friday evening, February 13, with the High School teachers as their guests. This was the first dance ever given in the High School building, and the privilege of having one there was very much appreciated. Ask Emma, Gladys, Ruby, Katharine, Anna, or Lauretta, how much courage was needed to ask, “May we give a dance in the high school auditorium?” The room was attractively decorated with red crepe paper; and valentines of cupids and hearts were given as favors, as the guests arrived. Confetti, used during the dances, gave the affair an air of festivity. Punch, wafers, and mints were served throughout the even-ing by Gladys Alter and Thelma Glassford. The party as a whole was a real success, and may be considered one of the most enjoyable ever given by a senior class. JUNIOR CLASS PARTY The members of the Junior Class and the teachers of Blume High School, enjoyed a delightful party, given by the class in the auditorium of the school building, on the evening of April 16. The auditorium was attractively decorated with the class colors, crimson and gray. Music and dancing were the chief features of the evening, and a splendid program was pleasingly rendered by several members of the class. Punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. HARD TIME PARTY. A most unusual and unique dance was given by the Senior Class in the High School Auditorium Friday evening, May 7, with the teachers as guests. One of the outstanding features of this party was that the girls were attired in aprons and the boys in overalls or other old clothes. After enjoying a few dances with Naomi Blume at the piano, and Mrs. Albert Miller, violin, a most interesting and comical entertainment was given as follows ; Reading—Miss Gabriel with gestures by Miss Wintzer. Opera Selection—Mr. Nott, Mr. Swaidner, and Mr. Hampson. Piano Solo—(in pantominc)—Miss Howe. Reading—“An Old Sweetheart of Mine”, Miss Caldwell. Violin Solo—Miss Mytinger, accompanied by Miss Gabriel. Reading—“Just Be Glad”, Miss Owings. Piano Solo—“The Spinning Wheel”, Gertrude Veit. “Oh! By Jingo”—Senior Follies. Dancing delightfully filled up the remaining part of the evening and punch and wafers were served during this time. The Senior Follies, consisting of Lauretta Headapohl, Carolyn Brands, Anna Hailey. Margaret Plat-voet, and Gertrude Veit prepared a most tempting lunch of weiner sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches, pickles, and coffee, which was served en-cafeteria. With this dance ended the social flight of the class of ’20 but each member is sorry that it is the last Senior party of the year. 50 Byron Davis....... Russell Haugen.... Bernard Houtz..... Herbert Blair..... Cecil Liokumovitz, Raymond Runkle.. Melville Shaw..... Raul Hainan....... Mr. Menschell..... BASKET BALL TEAM ....Business Mgr. ............Guard .........Forward ........R. Guard ........L. Guard ...........Center L. Forward, Capt. ......R. Forward ...........Coach 51 IDIRIFTING ♦ i i ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦• •♦•••« • BASKET BALL The coaching of our worthy basket ball men was started by Mr. Jenkins, and under his supervision the men received some knowledge of basket ball. Some hard fought battles were lost and won while he was in charge of the team, and after his departure, the team was supervised by Prof. Max Menschel. It was due to his interest and the good training of Harry Kahn that the team developed into real athletes and was able to face the McKinley High School team at the Delaware tournament without being swamped. We all greatly appreciate the services of these men in developing one of the best basket ball teams this high school has ever had. Wapak vs. Anna The Basket Ball season opened with this game which proved to be an easy victory with a score of 36 to 14. Shaw and Hainan did the star playing. Wapak vs. Tippecanoe City The score of 44 to 14 shows a decided defeat for Blume High. We lay the blame for this defeat to the insufficient coaching and practice of our team and to the fact that the boys-were tired out by the long journey. Wapak vs. Waynesfield The defeat of Tippecanoe acted as a spur and the team enthusiastically defeated Waynesfield with a score of 3a to 12. Good guarding and fine shooting were the special feature of this game. Wapak vs. Spencerville Elated by this success at Waynesfield the team journeyed to Spencerville and defeated that fast aggregation 32 to 18. Splendid pass-work was demonstrated. Wapak vs. Piqua A little overconfident from the last two victories, the team was defeated by the close score of 30 to 21. It was a fast and snappy game throughout. Wapak vs. Sidney All of the team except Blair played the worst game of the season. Fouls defeated us. The score was 36 to 25. Wapak vs. Pleasant Hill This was a bad game to lose as we out-passed and out-played our opponents but a little lucky goal shooting defeated us. Score 36 to 23. Wapak vs. St. Marys This was the only game of the season played at home and the team did credit to Blume High by defeating St. Marys with a score of 41 to 8. Shaw and Blair starred. 'I'he enthusiasm of the crowd was an inspiration to the team. Wapak vs. Deleware The next game was played at the State Tournament at Deleware. McKinley High of Canton was our opponent. This was the heaviest team on the floor and we had the lightest. We were defeated by the score of 30 to 11. This team was in the State finals. Wapak vs. St. Marys A return game played at St. Marys resulted in a score of 34 to 18 in our favor. Waynesfield The season closed with the county Tournament at Waynesfield. Here we defeated Waynesfield 14 to 8 in the first game; Ha-man, Blair and Liokmovitz were stars. In the finals with New Bremen, the team played the best game of the season defeating our opponents 42 to 19. Runkle was star. We received a large pennant. The score for ourselves and opponents was as follows: Wapak Opponents Total—333 points Total—273 points GIRL’S BASKET BALL Much interested in Basket Ball was manifested by the girls of the school. Teams were organized and coached by Miss Wintzer. No games were played with other schools by the girl’s team, but they contented themselves with practice games. The following is the line-up of the Senior team: Katherine Vossler............Right forward Anna Bailey...................Left forward Ruby Feikert.........................Right guard Lauretta Headapohl....................Left guard Gladys Alter........................Center Emma Langhorst..................Substitute Thelma Glassford................Substitute The girls were too timid or too modest to go and have their picture taken, but content themselves with a write-up. Coda BASE BALL ’I'he Base Rail season was postponed on account of the training for the Track Meet and also on account of the bad weather which kept us from getting the diamond in shape. There are three games scheduled, and we hope to make a good record in these. As a whole, the Athletics of this school have been better and there has been much more interest than in years past. We were successful in winning nine out of the thirteen games played in Basket Ball besides taking the County Championship. The Track Meet, the first one ever held here, was a great success, and next year should be better. We should have a great season in Athletics next year with the impetus gained from this start. Wapakoneta vs. New Knoxville Score 4 to 1 in favor of Blume Hi. Schroer pitched great ball allowing only 5 hits. AUGLAIZE COUNTY TRACK MEET The first Auglaize County Track Meet was held Saturday, May 8, 19.20, at the County Fair Grounds. Blume High made a commendable record for only, practicing 10 days. The home delegation was cheered on by a splendid crowd of good rooters. Each school had a good representation, the total attendance being 1200. With nearly all of our point winners back next year, and the prospect of having the proper amount of practice we can expect to bring home the cup. The events were as follows: Boys’ 100 yd. Dash. Time 10 2-5 sec. New Bremen 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Girls’ 100 yd. Dash. Time 11 sec. Crow 3rd. St. Marys 1st. Shot Put. 34 ft. New Bremen 1st. Boys’ 220 yd. Dash. Time 24 1-4 sec. Cyril Paul'3rd. New Bremen 1st. Girls’ 220 yd. Dash. Time 29 sec. Coda Crow 3rd. St. Marys 1st. Vaulting. Record 8 ft. 9 in. Waynesfield 1st. Russell Idle, Colon Turnhull and Lloyd Fogt tied for 4th. Running High Jump. Record 5 ft. Waynesfield 1st. Colon Turnbull 3rd. Standing High Jump. 4 ft. Waynesfield 1st. Roger Swartz 4th. Broad Jump. Record 9 ft. 3 1-2 in. Roy Foos 3rd. Waynesfield 1st. Running Broad Jump. Record 17 ft. 2 in. Bernard Houtz 1st., Herbert Blair 2nd., Roy Foos 4th. One Mile Race. Time 5 min. 24 sec. New Bremen 1st. One Half Mile. Time 2 min. 29 sec. Arthur Emrick 1st. John Wheeler 3rd. 440 yd. Dash. Time 62 sec. New Bremen 1st. Girls’ Base Ball Throw. Record 167 ft. Eula Fisher 1st. Alvina Detjen 4th. Boys’ Base Ball Throw. Record 288 ft. Wilson Brockman 1st. Boys’ One Half Mile Relay. Wapakoneta 2nd. New Bremen 1st. Girls’ One Half Mile Relay. Wapakoneta 3rd. St. Marys 1st. The score for the schools: New Bremen ............................79 Wapakoneta ............................45 Waynesfield ...........................41 St. Marys .............................33 « ][ 53 1 1920 I “ROWING NOT DRIFTING” I 1920 ! 15 5 I ANNOUNCEMENTS ♦ ♦ ♦ • COMMENCEMENT. Thursday Evening, May 27th, Brown Theatre 1— “The Record” by H. Englemann........High School • Orchestra 2— Invocation................................Rev. C. E. Schmidt 3— Overture from “Poet and-Peasant” by Von Suppe ................................High School Orchestra 4— “Amaryllis” arr. by Edmund Parlow.........Girls’ Chorus 5— “Pilgrims Love Song” by Ascher......High School Orchestra 6— Class Address.............Prof. C. H. Freeman, Ohio Northern University 7— (a) “With Lilies Sweet and Daffodils”........by Komzak (b) “To A Wild Rose”..........................by MacDowcll Girls’ Chorus 8— “Festival Overture” by Ascher.......High School Orchestra 9— Presentation of Diplomas .........Tlieo. H. Tangeman, President Board of Education 10— Class Song 11— Benediction..............................Rev. V. W. Hotter GIRLS’ CHORUS:—Sopranos; Anna Bailey, Cecile Hull, Ethel McDougle, Margaret Platvoet. Second Sopranos; Ruby Feikert, Marcella Hoge, Helen Schurr, Gertrude Veit. Altos; Opal Spees, Miriam Elliott, Lauretta Headapohl, Gladys Holtkamp. Accompanist; Katherine Vossler. b .n BACCALAUREATE SERVICE. ♦ ♦ Sunday Evening, May Twenty-third, Brown Theatre Invocation.............................................Rev. W. W. Hotter Hymn, “Onward Christian Soldiers”...................................Audience Scripture, Proverbs 2: 1-22............................Rev. Geo. S. Schultz Prayer....................................................Rev. C. E. Schmidt Anthem, “Sanctus” by Gounod...................................Double Octette Sermon, “The Beginning of Wisdom”......................Rev. John W. Berger Anthem, “Hark, Hark My Soul” by Shelley......................Double Octette Hymn, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.................................Audience Benediction................................................Rev. W. W. Hotter 54 “JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB This club was organized to give a wider range to the boys and girls interested in scientific research, as General Science, Physics and Chemistry are too general. We have a report system with a program committee whose business is to appoint and hunt up material to have at meetings. We have had very interesting discussions on electricity, and expect to take up an all-round study of science. We will try to extend the membership, although we have a fair-sized crowd. Mr. Swaidner and Mr. Menschel are helpful members. Mr. Swaidner, Roy Foos and Ruby Wentz are members of the program committee. Any person who wishes to gain membership will be warmly welcomed. R. G. IDLE, Chairman. A motley crowd from old Blume Hi presented itself for work in the tornado district early on the morning of the general clean up day. Tools were much in evidence, ranging from hedge trimmer to scoop shovels, and the rig-outs of the workers were just as many and varied. To begin with, we were ail jammed into machines or anything with wheels on, and rushed to the scene erf action in different parts of the county, the largest squad being sent to Moulton. Well, there was the work and there were we, so you can easily guess the result. All went well during the morning, there really was a lot of work done, and many earned reputations as first class wreckers. All the old buildings that were beyond repair were torn down and the debris was put in order. Wreckage scattered everywhere was collected in heaps and all the valuable lumber and anything that could be used again was saved. Things were just beginning to look shipshape, when something afar down the road distracted the attention of the boys and put a halt to the work for a while. “The doughnuts are coming.” A shout went up, and then began a wild rush for the trucks. It is needless to say that the doughnuts were superfine. During the afternoon, while tearing up floors in some of the older buildings, quite a few nests of over ripe hen fruit were discovered, and then followed a battle royal. It is of no use to mention the fact that when one was hit with one of these deadly (to the nose) bombs, lie did not have to be told of it. Up to this time the work had progressed famously. However, as the sun began to sink, so did the enthusiasm of the laborers, and as the stock of eggs was exhausted, we had to turn to killing a few rats as a little extra diversion. Finally, quitting time came, and we returned home, tired but—shall I say happy? Surely not so the next day for groans were heard issuing front- every quarter of the building. Sore muscles were asserting themselves, nevertheless, the significant part of the whole show was the fact that practically every one in the school volunteered for this service— even the girls. And not only should we do it again if the occasion demanded, but we should also do it in the same spirit and make just as good a job of it. —JOHN NICHOLS 55 56 58 ! . i � ♦ « 66 99 JOKES POPULAR SONGS AND AUTHORS “You’d be Surprised”..........Adrian Feikert “That Naughty Waltz”............Cyril Paul “Freckles .................Emma Langhorst “I’ll He Happy When The Preacher Makes You Mine” ........John Wheeler and Violet Barnes “Comrades” ...Lauretta Headapohl and K. Vossler “I’ll Always Be Waiting For You” ............................Ira Fessler “ Dardenella ..................Ruby Feikert “Carolina Sunshine”........Carolina Brands “Lonesome”...................Norman Koepke “Now I Know”.........................Celeste Braun “All The Quakers Are Shoulder Shakers ...........................Byron Davis “Sweethearts ...Margaret Platvoet and W. Brockman “Jazz Baby”.........................Gertrude Veit “Mammy O’Mine”.............Cleone Albright “Tell Me”....................Gladys Alter “Blues”...............................Marcus Puetz “A Prettv Girl Is Like A Melody ' ......”.................. Harold Shuler “Mickey”.....................Miriam Elliot “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”...Kcrmit Zint “You’ve Got A Million Dollar Smile” .........................John Nichols “Buddv”......................Dick Streight “Dear'Old Pal Of Mine”..................Dean Bitters “ Dri fting”....................Ralph Emrick “Girl Of My Dreams”.....................Paul Hainan “I’m Waiting For Ships That Never Come” ......................Thelma Glassford “Let Me Dream”...............Ernest Miller “When It Comes To Loving The Girls” ............................Mel Shaw A PROPOSITION Theorem: If you love a girl, she loves you. Given : You love a girl. To Prove: She loves you. Proof: All the world loves a lover. (Shakespeare.) Your girl is all the world to you. (evident) Your girl---the world. Things equal to the same thing or equal things are equal to each other. You are a lover. Your girl loves you. WANT COLUMN WANTED—Constable, when Seniors have a class meeting. Pres. Nichols. BOY WANTED—About the size of Clark Hanold to find out how much Marjorie Baxter thinks of me. Good pay guaranteed. Ira Fessler. WANTED—Someone to please tell me how to bluff Mr. Swaidner. Virgil Mertz. WANTED—Some playthings for Harold Bailey. WANTED—Movable seat for Virgil Foster. WANTED—Any old fashion hooks to get new ideas. Helen Wenk. WANTED—Something that will make me sit still. Muggs Platvoet. FOR SALE—The jazz music in our shoes. To any interested in music this will he a valuable aid. The DeLong Twins. ♦ ♦ ADDITIONS TO OUR LIBRARY “How I Reduced”..................Dick Streight The Art Of Blushing”.Harold Schierer “Love Making”.....................Ira Fessler Love Returned”..............Marjorie Baxter “How 1 Annoy Teachers”...Herbert Blair “The Science of Geometry”.Earl Whiteman “How I Became Famous”.....Oscar Raberding A Southern man tells of a conversation he overheard between his cook and a maid, both negroes, with reference to a recent funeral of a member of their race, at which there had been a profusion of floral tributes. Said the cook: “Dat’s all very well, Mandy. but when I dies I don’t want no flowers on my grave. Jes’ plant a good old watermelon vine: an' when she gits ripe, you come dar, an’ don't you eat it. but jus bus’ it on de grave, an’ let de good ole juice dribble doen through de ground. Pat:— There was a circus parade today and they had the funniest thing in it; there was an elephant with a monkey sitting on his head, lion on his back: and a dog on his tail.” Heine:—“Eh! What! a dog sitting on an elephant’s tail?” Pat:—“Begorra! No! the dog was over on the sidewalk sitting on his own tail.” 59 Q. E. D. S S! 9S j IF— Things go wrong would Gladys Alter? The Auglaize is sandy is Charles Clay? Gertrude is smart is Cleone Albright? John is busy is Russle Idle? Luella’s beau is an ex-mayor’s son is Norma Milley’s a Hainan? A.hen could cackle could Coda Crow? Helen were Schurr would Bill Telljohn? Edgar has Koehl has John Nichols? ( rdell is short is Bernice Long? Harold Bailey is a hunter is Paul a Fisher? Yialo can Cook can Lelah Butcher? WHO— Sings better than Louise Miller? Primps more than Celeste Braun? Has prettier curls than Mildred Kerst? Is liked better than Miss Caldwell? ’’ Likes Latin better than Kurt Mueller? Gets better grades in Geometry than Earl Whiteman? Sings louder than Kermit Zint in the Boy’s Glee Club? Likes to sit on the floor better than Herbert Blair? Likes Arthur K. better than Florence M.? Talks more than Albert Berlet and Helen Bice? Can lead the Boy's Glee Club better than Air. Swaidner? Has rosier cheeks than Mary Delong? Is funnier than Arthur Zint? ♦ ♦♦ There is no class like the good old class, The class of 1920. That studied and worked and never shirked Their duties which were a plenty. But we had our pleasure with our work, And this time we’ll not regret, And when we’re gone to the world beyond, Our school we’ll ne’er forget. —DIK STRAT. Herbert Blair:—“Say your old cat kept me awake all night again. Didn’t you drown her like I told you? Franklin Kreitzer:—“Yes sir, I did, but it didn’t work.” Herbert B.:—“Sure I did. I tied a brick around her neck and put her in a tub full of water for a whole night and the next morning I found the old cat has swallowed all the water and was sitting on top of the brick in the tub.” LOVE AFFAIRS IN BLUME HIGH Margaret Flynn...........Franklin Kreitzer Christene Dittmer........Bernard Hemmert Gladys Hastings...................Roy Craft Helen Wenk.......................John Nichols Cyril Paul....................Matilda Kohler Orville Crider...........................Vera Baxter Dick Streight............................Kate Goeke Louise Miller................ Kermit Zint Lilith Davis.............Hubby Bonnorant Mel Shaw...................... Cecil Hull John Wheeler...................Violet Barnes Anna Bailey.....................Ralph Emrick Byron Davis...................... ? Dorothy Zint...................Howard Read Celeste Braun.....................Roy Foos Emma Langhorst........................Raymond Runkle Russell Hey wood.................Edna Koch Gertrude eit...........................Lehr Swinehart VARIOUS UNIONS IN BLUME HIGH Winder washers union....Harold Shuler, Pres. Shoe stretchers union ......Kermit Zint, Pres. Mel Shaw, Mgr. Hunkers union............Eugene Krein, Pres. Plumbers union..,........Dick Streight, Pres. Flunkeys union...........Paul Hainan, Pres. Maids union..............Gladys Alter, Pres. Farmers union............“Bart” Miller, Pres. Blushers union.........Harold Schierer, Pres. Hairdressers union ....Helen Wrenk, Pres. Vera Baxter, Mgr. ♦ ♦♦ •••♦•• “When do you think my house will be finished.'’ asked the owner, of the contractor’s foreman. “The first of Octember,” was the reply. “You mean September?” asked the owner. “No, sir,” replied the foreman, “I meant what I said: Octember.” “But there is no such month,” said the owner. “I know,” was the reply. “That is why I said it.” Melvin Elsass, in proving a proposition in geometry, at every statement would look at Mr. Swaidner. Mr. Swaidner:—“Go on and prove that proposition. I’m not going to run off.” Laugh and the Professor laughs with you; Laugh and you laugh alone; The first when the joke's the Professor’s; The last when the joke's your own. 60 ASK “The Five Senior Girls” why they like their sweaters. Celeste who Vernon is. Gladys if she likes Roger. Blanch why she wears a diamond. Paul Hainan it' he likes to dance. Howard Read how much gum he chews. Miss Howe (going in Post Office):—“Is there any mail for Mike Plowe? Official (very busy):—“Who do you think would write to your cow?” Mr. Swaidner (In Physics):—“Arthur, what is sound?” Arthur:—“Sound is something that reaches your ear.” Mr. Swaidner:—“My mother’s hand used to reach my ears.” Mr. Swaidner (roaring with rage) :—-“Who told you to put that paper on the wall?” Paperhanger:—“Your wife, sir.” Mr. Swaidner:—“Pretty, isn’t it?” Orville Crider:—“Whv is love like an owl ?” Vera Baxter:—“Because it is more at ease in the dark.” Mr. Nott, in business law, was speaking of the League of Nations, saying that the representatives met at certain times to talk over laws, when Regina Johnson exclaimed: “Just like a sewing circle, isn’t it?” Forgetfulness Amusement Irregularities Laziness Unfaithfulness Rebelliousness Extravagance All Spell Failure. Mr. Nott:—“What is a draft?” Margaret Flynn:—“A draft is a written what-you-call-it for money.” K. Zint:—“I just had my seat changed by Miss Owings.” Miss Gabriel:—“What did she say?” K. Zint:—“She didn’t say aniAhing. She just motioned—and then some people don't believe in signs.” HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE As fat as Dick Streight? As short as Thelma Glassford? As tall as Anna Bailey? As sweet as Ruby Feikert? As fashionable as Celeste Braun ? As weary as Maynard Weiler? As musical as Raymond Bobb? HOW WOULD LIKE TO HAVE As pretty curls as Mildred Kerst and Gertrude Veit? A pretty diamond on your left hand like Blanch Dixon? A voice like Ralph Emrick’s? A wonderful smile like Miss Caldwell? The daintiness of Dick Streight? Big feet like some of the Seniors? Lips like Celeste Braun when she gets them all puckered up? Pretty brown eyes like Katharine Vossler? Overshoes like Byron’s? As much muscle as Harold Gutman? HOW WOULD THEY LOOK Helen Bice with her mouth shut? Russell Heywood primping? Gertrude in a hurry? Ralph Emrick running? Mildred Kerst without curls? Eula Fisher not having a good time? Katharine without Lauretta? . Lauretta without Katharine? Kathryn Goeke not posing? Margaret Platvoet, Margaret Flvnn and Carolyn Brands not giggling? Harold Schierer not blushing? Dick Streight with a serious look on his face? ♦ ♦ Mr. Reynolds (in room 4) :—“How many like it in this room?” (Very few hands go up.) Mr. Reynolds:—“Well, work hard and you'll get out next year.” Down in the Jewish section of New York, during the very hot spell last August, a father and son went for a stroll together. As they passed a vender of ice cream, the boy turned to his father and said, lovingly, “I wish you’d puy me some ice cream, fader, I do feel so varrn.” His father gazed at him for a few seconds in mild surprise, and then exclaimed, “No, no, Ikey, my poy; but I’ll tell you vot I'll do; I'll tell you some ghost stories vot'U make your blood run cold.” 61 99 66 ♦ One day as 1 was walking Down the sidewalk on front street, I heard a conversation That for jokes could not he beat. “Batch Zint” was tellin’ Dave About the 4th day of July. “Batch” said they celebrated, But he didn’t know just why. Dave said he thot ’twas ’cause The battle of Bull Run Where the Mexicans were conquered, And the Spanish War was won. But Batch did not believe it. And he said he didn’t care For he had thot ’twas when George crossed the Delaware. Just then I.afe Shuler came along And Batch” and Dave both cried. “Conte here, Lafe, we got a question We want you to decide.” “We want to know,” said Dave, “Why it is they celebrate '1'he grand and glorious 4th, And we want to know it straight.” Lafe pondered just a minute; Then he answered soft and calm “It sorta seems to me like ’Twas the battle San Juan When we licked the English forces And captured the Alamo. VVe snuck up in the night When they was to a show.” Well, we all tho’t Lafe was bein’, But we couldn’t hardly say Cause we hadn’t studied history For many and many a day. About this time old “Padzie” Shaw Came strolling down the street, We all knew it was “Pad .ie” Cause him we often meet. He came up to the gatherin' Without us even askin’, And said he’d like to know What our feeble mind was taskin’. So we told him plain and simple That we wanted to know why All the people celebrated On the 4th of July. Well, he busted out a laughen And said, “Why don’t you know About the time when all the soldiers Went barefoot in the snow, When Coxie’s army crossed the land A followin’ after George, And people nearly starved to death At dear old Valley Forge?” Well, this sounded sorta reasonable, But we knew it wasn’t so Cause we all had seen this very thing At the “Vaudette Picture Show.” So we got our heads together, And 1 says, “Now guys, don’t yell. I tell you what to do Lets ask Miss Gabriel.” So down the street we rambled, Down to old Rlume Hi, And there we were enlightened As to the cause of 4th of Julv. —DIK ST RAT. ♦ ♦♦ • Milton had three wives. When he married the first he wrote “Paradise I,ost”. When the third one died, he wrote “Paradise Regained.” Norman Koepke (naming the four great English elegies):—“Milton’s Lycidas—for Edward Ki-----Oh no, for King Edward.” As I walked in to the study hall, The first day of the year, 1 saw a lot of green stuff, That was scattered far and near. 1 looked inquiring at a teacher That happened then to pass. She answered with a smile “That is the Freshman class.” Miss Gabriel:—“Byron, if I thought there was a girl in this room that you wouldn’t talk to, I’d have her take Celeste’s seat.” Byron:—“Are there any deaf and dumb?” Gertrude Veit (taking cork out of ink bottle. and it pops out with a hissing sound.) Mr. Nott:—“Are you sure you have ink in that bottle, Gertrude?” Mr. Nott had a spelling class after school because too many words had been missed. Mr. Nott:—“Now if you miss more than three words this time, you will have to write each word one hundred times.” Matilda Kohler:—“Will you stay and help me count them? Miss Caldwell:—“Bernard, I wonder how that book is going to turn out; don’t you ?” Bernard Hemtnert (just waking up) :—“I ain’t loosen’ no sleep over it.” 62 ♦ t ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ READ if you are learning why not learn about the proper shoes to wear on YOUR feet? THIS! Die Arch Preserver Shoe HERE is a shoe that preserves all the natural beauty of the foot; pre-serves the high, sweeping arch you were born with; preserves the light,youthful spring of your step. The Arch Preserver Shoe is different—a shoe that comes up and stays up to the foot arch. The new “last” modeling—the wonderful new method of construction and our scientific system of fitting, insure sound feet against broken arches and assist in restoring health and comfort to unhappy feet. The whole story of this unusual shoe— the reasons why it has brought comfort, happiness, foot-efficiency and graceful carriage to hundreds of thousands of women has been put in a little book. Every active woman will want to read it to the last line. It is especially interesting to every woman having a boy or girl of her own, or who expects to have one. Mothers will be surprised to learn how much their shoes have to do with the weak ankles and foot troubles of their children. This booklet, “The Story of Beautiful Feet , is free. Come in and BeWhen ca , we will be glad to show and explain the Arch Preserver Shoe to you. A visit to our store places you under no obligation to buy. US explain. i The Shoers t EOen Though Your Feet Are Perfect. Why not Keep Them So Newcomb Zimpfer The Shoers To the Class of 1920 CONGRATULATIONS UPON the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends. There is no period in the history of the world in which I believe it has been more important that the disposition and mind of the people should be considered by the State than it is at the present. — Disraeli The Ohio Seed Co. “Seeds of Quality” Field and Garden Seeds, Potatoes Poultry and Bee Supplies 602-604 South Blackhoof Street WAPAKONETA, OHIO “’America's Best Dressed Woman would find the things she likes and admires most at the big store of CHAS. KAHN COMPANY YOU CAN HO THE SAME ®ay- Our Stock is One Selected As to Up-to-the-minute Styles, Quality and Prices CASH AND CARRY GROCERY Lortest Possible Prices on Groceries Highest Prices Paid For Farm Products GIVE US A TRIAL Gertrude Veit, leaving school:—“Mr. Nott, I shall never forget you. 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I’ve watched them leave the Study Hall Just grinning real innocent like, you know, And then when they again come back Without the grin that they never lack We know that something must surely be up ’Cause they have again resumed their stately Senior strut. Now please don’t tell by whom it was told The reason they fold their sweaters just so; But I asked them once and they really confessed “Why don’t you know? It is candy you bet.” Mr. Menschel (in Chemistry) :—“As we had the opportunity to ascend the Washington tower on a very cold day last year, and not wishing to take the elevator, my friend and I started to go up the steps. We were very hot and took off our overcoats and then became hotter and took off our coats and-” Kermit Zint:—“Whoa, don’t go any further.” Arthur Gnagi (in Algebra):—“The ship held forty gallons.” Miss Howell:—“You mean the vessel held forty gallons.” Arthur:—“Well, a ship and vessel have the same meaning.” Herbert (from down stairs):—“Aren’t you ready yet, Helen?” Helen:—“As soon as I fix my hair.” Herbert (an hour later):—“Haven’t you fixed your hair yet? Helen:—“Fixed it? I haven't found it yet.” Miss Wintzer (explaining the poem “The Two Dogs”):—“Now we will get the tail (tale) of the first dog.” Ira Fessler:—“Well, what are you laughing at?” Adrain Feikert:—“Our old cow just swallowed my knickerbockers a few minutes ago.” Ira Fessler:—“And how did it effect her?” Adrain Feikert:—“Now her breath is coni' ing in short pants.” Vl WAPAKONETA, O. 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Dry Cleaning Pressing and Repairing GALL ON Pfenning Doorley i OPPOSITE BROWN THEATRE } PHONE 413 We know how and our prices are right for the class of work we do Phone 201. “DEGREE” “M. I).”—that's the degree for the man who knows all about your body. “L. L. 1).''—that's the degree for the man who knows how to keep you out of trouble. Both doctor and lawyer earn their degrees through study. But the merchant who serves you must study your needs just as carefully as the professional man. And he earns his rewards also in “degrees”—in the degree of public confidence he wins—to the degree he offers worthy merchandise—to the degree he saves money for his customers. It is our boast that we are in the highest degree service merchants. Let us serve you for instance with The Zofkie-foos Company’s CLOTHES FOR BETTER GROCERIES U Suite 111MB Air This is enough said. PLAYS ALL RECORDS Sweet of tone and tills the bill for perfect playing. Stores: Wapakonetu, St. Marys, Sidney, Botkins, Piqua, and Troy, Ohio. I P. F. SARVER e Qw Y A S ove ♦ ♦ MUSIC STORE Wapakoneta, Ohio Miss Wintzer (in General Science)“Why do people sprinkle sidewalks?” Regina Johnson:— To make the grass grow.” We want to show you our complete line of Lim Take Your films to HAMIl TON’S and have them PRINIfl) Prices Consistent With good Work DULL or (iLOSS Work ♦ ; ♦ . ♦ I . ♦ . ♦ . ♦ ; 1D vxus es «yvovYift% 5oods The Doering Hardware Co. f ♦ WAPAKONETA, OHIO WAHRER’S Three Garages Authorized Service WAPAKONETA, : OHIO Dick Strcijfht:—“What most resembles the half moon.'’ Kermit Zint:—“I don t know. Dick Straight:—“The other half.’ � .«. • ♦ ••• • ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ • WM. KAYSER Druooist anti Pharmacist Picture Frames to Order Photo Supplies and Kodaks Your Patronaae Solicited WAPAKONETA, OHIO. KROGFRS W. F. Pausch Son OUR MOTTO: Courteous Treatment PRICES RIGHT Telephone No. 620 9:00 A. M. DELIVERIES 3:00 P. M. ♦ ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I ♦ i i ♦ t ♦ . ♦ : t 4 ♦ t ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER 1 Here’s Proof That There Is No Vibration in the Silent Alamo This remarkable plant operates under full load mounted on three ordinary drinking glasses Experts and laymen alike are amazed at the quietness and lack of vibration in the Silent A lamo. There are a score or more of electric light and power plants that will generate electricity. But how long will they last? How often will they require attention? Service is what you want-And to guarantee it you must get a plant that does not vibrate-- that runs smoothly and quietly—that won’t shake nuts and bolts and bearings loose — and be out of commission in a feu) months. Select the Electric Light and Power Plant —the p avit endorsed oy prominent engineers everywhere. The only plant in the world with the noiseless, rotating, sleeve-valve motor. The scientifically balanced plant that does not vibrate and that will not shake the house or shake itself to pieces. The plant that needs no special anchoring or concrete foundation, became it is built right. rle.-.iember This. No electric light plant is more dependable than its motor. And no motor, however good, can operate efficiently for more than a very •hort period when subject to severe vibration. It •Ur.ds to reason. Come in and See the Silent Alamo All parts, except the batteries, are assembled in ? compact, durable unit, on a solid metal base. It is mechanically perfect. AM moving parts are enclosed. Automatic governors and shut-offs safeguard the motor at every point. It is practically impossible for even the least ««perienced operator to do it damage. Come in yourself and see the plant. See how noiselessly it runs—how free from the ruinous effects of vibration. Enjoy electric light and power to the fullest extent by installing theSilent Alamo—the most highly perfected and longest-lasting plant. Come in today and see for yoUrself. For Sale by KOLTER CRAFT Opposite Hotel Steinberg WAPAKONETA, OHIO ♦ ♦ ; j ; 9 : ♦ f ♦ ; ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ : ♦ : : ♦ I ? ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 5 : ; t ♦ ♦ MOSER'S Jewelry Store SAME NAME Same Location for 60 Years _______ ♦ Fine Diamonds and Jewelry Miss Howell:—“Who was the founder of Rome?” Howard Read:—“Romeo.” • j ♦ I ♦ t ♦ f ; ♦ ; ; ; ♦ I ♦ ♦ I ♦ ♦ j ♦ t t ; ♦ I ♦ ESTABLISHED 1906 j ...SUCH’S... Dry Cleaning ♦ ♦ Robert E. Stech PROPR1ETOK J ♦ Office 105 E. Auglaize Office Phone 356 I i t i ( ♦ . ♦ Compliments ..Gbe, {peoples IRational Bank ----- IS ------- THE PEOPLES BANK ............... OF ........ WAPAKONETA, OHIO Invites and solicits your patronage and offers the facilities of their Modern Banking Rooms for your convenience The White Meat Market ♦ ! For Quality and SerOice A ! Grain Fed Cattle t i 1 ALL KINDS OF FRESH AND SALT MEATS | PHONE 108 KAH SHAW 117 W. Auglaize St j,, , t , . , , , , , t t t t- r , % Employer:—“Can you write Shorthand?” Marcus Puetz:—“Yes. But it takes me longer.” We want your trade and will try to serve you well ALWAYS THE BEST and NEWEST GOODS AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. One Price Only JACOB ZIEGLER j Cash Dry Goods Store East Auglaize Street Wapakoneta, Ohio 1 Jos. M- Foos J. M. Weliner | ♦ Poos weliner Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces i -------------------------- j Plumbing and Gas Fittlna Metal Rooting and Spouting ♦ Telephone No. 243 WflPftKONfcTft .OHIO j 1 Ibelpling Studio! Fine Photographs and • Artistic Picture Framing | Waltham Pianos Your friends can buy anything you can j give them except your | Photograph j Kodaks, Films and Supplies Let Us do Your Developing and Printing Steiio o Q xa vt$ I ADa aVcmeVa, 6 vvo Ibclplina Studio! I Home, Sweet Home! WHEN WILL YOU BUILD YOURS? 4 j Let us show you how to save money on | your buildings. If it’s Lumber and Build' ing Material you want, we have it. The best SERVICE on earth, is yours for j the asking. Come and see us. ____ 3 | THE M. BROWN COMPANY j { Lumber Building Material Woodwork j Miss Wintzer:— Would you call a cootie, living on, a man's body, a saprophyte or a parasite?” George Brands:— I'd call that nerve.” Always The Cheapest TRADE WITH FISHER Hardware Co. The i American Steam j Laundry GEORGE Will If Hill. Prop. I Phone !� They Will Treat You RiQht 309 West Main Street Auglaize National BANK WAPAKONETA, OHIO 4 Per Cent Interest Paid On Time Deposits 9) A Checking Account Gives Receipt Tor All Bills Paid ...FW...... CAPITAL STOCK, $100,000 SURPLUS, $46,000 W. J. McMURRAY..........President WM. BITLER..............Vice Pres A. A. KLIPFEL.............Cashier DIRECTORS J. M- Copeland R. C- Haraan J. F. Seitz W. J. McMurray Louis Piel Edwin Abe S. A. Hoskins William Bitler A. G. Boogher Give Vs a Share of Your Deposits I I | Miller's Bargain Store There C annotlieEconomy j Without Quality We're Ready To Serve You As Only Miller's Can MILLER S BARGAIN STORE ♦ J. H. MILLER, Prop. Miss Caldwell (in English) Begin every sentence with a period and end it with a capital.’’ j Because we put the hearts of thirty pounds J more wheat in every barrel than other mills. j - TRY IT ' i The Home Milling Co. i WAPAKONETA, OHIO „ _ ................ .., A. A. SCHNEIDER Auto and Carriage Painting and Trimming Truck Bodies BUILT to ORDER 5 Water St. Phone 316 THE NEW WAPAKONETA WHEEL CO. MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE WHEELS MR. FARMER j UMe fountain Creamery j I WANTS YOUR CREAM I PAYS HIGHEST PRICES f ♦ ♦ • j “Fair dealing and cordial treatment” j IS OUR MOTTO: L. G. BECHDOLT, Manager ♦ Wapakoneta, Ohio • Miss Wintzer (in General Science):—“What were the first stoves like?” Regina Johnson:—“A wooden box put in the fireplace.” The Wapakoneta Cement Block Company MANUFACTURERS OF ? Ornamental and Structural Cement Block j RETAIL DEALERS IN ♦ Sand, Crushed Stone, Cement Lime, Plaster, Hard j and Soit Goal West Virginia and Kentucky } OFFICE: f Cement Block Yards Pearl Street, West of B. 0. Tracks Telephone No. 490 BROCKERT’S i SHOE STORE j j | FOOTWEAR | FOR ! SERVICE I wapaKoneta. Ohio • ♦' f I ♦ : ft ♦ ft I : ♦ i ♦ . i t A BUTCHER Who Knows His Business Never takes advantage of the inexperienced new housekeeper or children by giving them poor cuts or light weight. We treat our patrons honorably and in the same courteous manner, and cut them the best of the kind they ask for—and when we do that you couldn’t find better for love or money. Something You Will Notice! WE SELL ONLY GOOD MEATS. We trim them generously and everything in our market is neat and clean. WE PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICES FOR Cattle, Hogs, CalOes and Sheep WERNER SON 250 EAST AUGLAIZE STREET WAPAKONETA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ? ♦ ♦ ♦ ••• • ••• ♦ FOR TAXI SERVICE AND Auto Truck Draying CALL 222 B. O. RABERDING, Prop. Manager of the Hock Island Cream Station We pay the Highest Price for Cream and Eggs BKING US YOUR PRODUCE r Opposite Heller Bowsher Hardware ♦ t f ♦ Byron Davis:—“When is a sailor not a sailor?” Paul Hainan:—“When he is a board.” ! Wapakoneta Machine Knives and Tools! The capacity of our Knife Department has been greatly increased, and vve are in excellent position to furnish all kinds of machine knives made from Laid, Solid, or High Speed for cutting Steel, Iron, Tin, Lead, Wood, Paper, etc. By using only the best quality of steels and having a modern equipment for heat treating and grinding we can guarantee there arc no better knives “Made in America,” than those stamped THE WAPAKONETA MACHINE COMPANY Wapakoneta, Ohio, U. S. A. : ; : Clothing and Furnishings Style and Quality The Ilaxter Clothing Store j WAPAKONKTA, OHIO A show is like a cigar. If it is good, you want a box; if it is bad, amount of puffing will make it draw. Is Needing Good Steady Men For Good Positions CALL W. J. Kinstle, Manager W4PAK0IIA LEAVE YOUK LAUNDRY AT ftp'll k'.s GRAIN (0. i WHITEMAN’S ♦ ♦ Cement. Mortar, fire Brick Coal. Sewer Pipe, fence Posts, Wire fence, International farm Implements NEWS STAND Most up-to-date laundry in the city, or phone 452 • DEALERS IN All kinds of Magazines and Papers. Also Subscriptions | taken for same— JOHN f. WHITEMAN. Prop’r Mr. Menschel:—“Kcrmit, what makes the ocean salty?” K. Zint:—“Fishermen trying to catch fisli by putting salt on their tails.” W. T. Copeland. Rou • Lauton. Gooelana Lauton Attorneys at Law. D. fl. SIFERD Telephone 364 WHPHKONETfl. OHIO. j Timmmi� Rooers Gomoanu j Dry Goods and Ladies Ready-to-wear Wapakoneta, Ohio j The Store that has the repu- j I tation of always having first t class merchandise means first j class service to its customers j ! Tlimrmeister Rogers Oompany i f ! CHEVROLET ■AND LIBERTY B G. A. WINTZER SON AUTOMOBILES Valve-in-head AND L-Head Motors Reynolds Auto Co. Cor. Main and South Blackhoof Sts. HIDES TALLOW, CRACKLINGS, PELTS AND FURS WAPAKONETA. OHIO Mel Shaw:—“Why are fat people like you on earth?” Dick Streight:—“To let thin people like you see how far your skin can stretch.” J. T. Howard ft. ft. Crawford HOWARD CRAWFORD DEALERS IN Harness, Trunks, Bans and Suit Gases J. H. MUSSER ATTORNEY AT LAW GENERAL LAW PRACTICE Vuicanlzina. Double-Treadlnu and i wai., D«ds. Mortgage. Aj.an.cB. I etc. Special Attention to I rial rrac-RepairilUJ Tires j tice, and Settlement of Estates. ; 5 Per Cent. FARM LOANS. 22 EaSt Auglaize Street First National Bank Building, Wapakoneta, Ohio j Wapakoneta, Ohio. BUY YOUK SHOES AT THE t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Smile Store ! HARRY KAIIN’S j Shoe Store . I f I ♦ HARRY SAYS:- I You re in Style When You're Wearing a Smile ; ROYAL RESTAURANT TRY OUR 20c Plate Lunch Sandwiches 5 and lOcts. Soups 5 cents CLAYTON SOUTH In Kreitzer Block ♦ ♦ . ♦ I f ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ ; ♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦ i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Wintzer (in General Science):—“Leo, what is salt put in milk for?” Leo Stoll:—“To make it sweet.” ♦ ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ . ♦ f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 ♦ J : ♦ ♦ . ♦ ♦ ♦ Turn Wash Day into Play Day and buy a DEXTER WASHER WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE DEXTER ELECTRIC WASHER. DEXTER POWER WASHER. DEXTER HAND POWER WASHER. DEXTER WATER MOTOR WASHER AND CAN OPERATE DEXTER WASHER FROM THE DELCO LIGHT POWER STAND. Smith Bros. Electric Co. t f f ♦ t ♦ ♦ f ♦ t ♦ ♦ ? t ♦ ...FOR... Shoe Repairing and Rudder Boot Vulcanizing ...SEE... IRft SIBERT SON WflPflKONETfl, OHIO PURITY |CE CREAM “A Treat to Eat” A taste is the test served at the best ICE CREAM PARLORS Made in a Sanitary Plant by Fisher’s Purity Dairy Company Norlli IJlacklioof St., - Wapakoneta, Ohio Mr. Nott:—“Does your wife support you ?” Mr. Swaidner:—“No, but she holds me up—every payday.” j Wapak Used Goods (o. j We buy and sell everything second ♦ handed. ♦ When you want to buy used goods, SEE US. I When you want to sell goods, see us, J as we always pay spot cash for them and I you don't have to pay an Auctioneer’s f Commission. t Wdpak Used Goods (o. j Phone 698 109 Defiance St. ; Wapakoneta, Ohio. ♦ GENERAL TIRE AND SUPPLY CO. j General Cords fabric Tires Complete Stock ford Accessories Prest-O-Lite Storage Battery Service t 1 Patterson Koch Block • 1 I The City Garage j LOOK! Automobile Owners { I have an experienced storage battery man who can take care of the' repairing and recharging of all makes of storage batteries. All work guar-J anteed. We also have service batteries that we can rent you until your | battery is repaired. j New Batteries Carried in Stock Bernard Oen, Proprietor j WAPAKONETA, OHIO Get Our Prices and We’ll Get Your Business Schuler’s Cash Feed Store i ALL KINDS OF FEED ♦ f ♦ j WHOLESALE BUYERS Balers and Shippers of Hay and Straw WAPAKONETA, OHIO I ♦ ♦ { Don’t Write, But Phone, Nos. 530 or 626 I J, H. Goeke. t ♦ I Goeke i ♦ I Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Practice in all the Courts. Farm j loans made at 5 per cent. Phone 70, J Democrat Building, Wapakoneta. Ohio. O. j. Boesel. Boesel | W e... ! Bon-Ton BAKERY ♦ AJDVxew. u , ’Keed ! oods i ♦ PHONE 278 Always Fresli Miss Gabriel (In Civics):—“I don't mind talking, but I won’t talk against competition, I want a—” Dick Streight:—“Monopoly.” (Class Roars) Bowling Soft Drinks Candy ♦ j Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits j and Vegetables at all times at Mm D.S. (ARTMEIL | RUPPERTS : j DLAYER piano C i rHONOGRAPUO I 201 East Auglaize Street I Telephone 15 Wapakoneta, Ohio ! Wapakoneta, Ohio t ♦ A. Zint:—“Did you know a man could get drunk on water?” C. McGuff:—“Impossible. You can't get drunk on water.” A. Zint:—“I dontt see why a man can’t get drunk on water just as well as on land, if he has the stuff to drink.” ! JACOB T. KOENIG ATTORNEY At LAW t .ill. ] swift 4 I ! COMPANY 1 ; � l General Practice I T i PHONE 443 Gunther Block I WAPAKONETA, OHIO Highest Prizes Paid for ;• Cream, Poultry [ and Eggs O. C. mcclintock PROPRIETOR Clarified Milk and Cream Whipped Cream Cream to Whip Butter, Buttermilk Cottage Cheese i ♦ | Fire - Proof r DIXIE HIGHWAY j GARAGE BROWN’S | DAIRY PHONE 1(57 t t________________ Expert Repairing on all Makes of • AUTOMOBILES Slattery Bros, j East of B. 0. R. R. South of Auglaize Street PHONE 200 Wapakoneta, Ohio I Miss Howell:—“What did St. Patrick do for the world?” Howard Read:—“Got all the snakes and toads out of Ireland.” WALTER BROS. Fresh and Smoked MEATS Telephone No. 63 Stafford Engravings and Stafford Service Our conception of service to the schools we work with includes much more than merely giving the highest quality of engravings that it is possible to produce. We always take a keen interest in both the financial and the artistic success of every Annual for which we are privileged to prepare the engravings. It was this interest that prompted us in the preparation and publication of the Stafford handbook, “Engravings for College and School publications” which we furnish, free of charge, to the Annuals for which we work. The success of this book and the fact that we were the originators of this method of co-operation, is to us a source of considerable pride. 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WAPAKONETA, OHIO. i Ilerb Blair:—“Bring in the coal before it gets dark.” Everett Freeders:—“Why, I thought coal was dark at all times.” C. A. Stueve. Theo. A. Tangeman. Attorneys at Low BROWN THEARTRE BUILDING ROOMS 2 TO 12 Wapakoneta, Ohio. BUICK MOTOR CARS Valve-in-head MOTORS AUGLAIZE S. PARK ST. BUCK CO. WAPAKONETA, 0.