Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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1921 — Ihe Retrospect— 1921 barber of Toledo. Next stop was Lima, where we met Immanuel Rodeheffcr who was county superintendent of Allen county. He told us that Florence kaeck was a district school teacher, and Coda Crow was a physical culture teacher. He also added that Florence Pitthan was a stenographer of that city. As we were settled in our seats, we opened a story book. There we found a story written by Paulina Dembski, and another by Romaync Wertz. Before we left Philadelphia, we saw Emma Fisher at the head of a suffrage parade. After the parade we met and had a friendly chat. She told us that Persis Shultz was a teacher there and that Herman Swonguer was the editor of the “Philadelphia Herald.’’ She also said that he had Aurelia Rush and Norma Nickell engaged as typists. We purchased a lx ok “Easy Wav To Become Wealthy.” written by Herbert Rlair. That evening we went to a play in which Arthur Zint played the star role. Next day we boarded a train for New York. Finally we found ourselves walking on the broad streets, on cither side the huge sky scrapers meeting the ceil”. That day we decided to visit one of the leading high schools. Wc found to our greatest surprise Luella Kennedy as principal. She told us that Alma Monger and Elizabeth Locgcl were married and living in Brooklyn. Luella also told us that Trcssic Metz was a stenographer at an office in that city and that Vera Shaffer was a Domestic Science teacher. After our visit at the high school, we went to a basketball game in which Russel Ilangcn and Cletus Zaenglein were starring. The next day we bade America farewell! After five days of plodding and tossing, wc reached Liverpool. Whom should we find but Augustus Klipfel in the custom house. He directed us to one of the hotels, where we found in the entrance. Carvel Braun, who was leisurely smoking. He informed us that he had come abroad to write the history of the English people. The next morning we left the hotel and before going we encountered Oscar Rabcrding, who was Ambassador from United States to England. After a friendly chat we proceeded on our journey. Our next stop was Dublin, where we visited with Xelvia Spees, who had married a nobleman. During the conversation Nclvia told us that Edith Lyne was head nurse in Ireland’s largest hospital and that Catherine Berg was an under nurse. After a few days stay wc journeyed to France. As we have always been interested in science, we decided to visit one of the laboratories where wc found Floyd Bowman as an electrician. He told us that Robert Lee was touring France. After a week’s stay in France wc went to Italy. Whom should wc meet in the slums? No one but Ruby Wentz who was a missionary to foreign lands. She told us that Marjorie Moore was a missionary to China. Ruby gave us a newspaper from Wapakoneta and we eagerly read the contents. In the society items was stated: Thelma Sillin and Leota DcVore, social butterflies, were home from New York. Edna and Lc-nora Kattcrheinrich were kindergarden teachers in Wapakoneta. Millard Rohrbaugh purchased a merchandise store from Arthur Kattenhenry. Dolores Taylor had taken up settlement work and Opal Fry and Eamestine Sillin entertained Ethel Mollencamp and former friends. Hilda Holtkamp and Miriam Arnett were district school teachers. Arthur Doering and Cecil Ramge were enlarging the city of Ruckland by building a hospital. John Shields, minister of Lima Luthern Church, was a Wapakoneta visitor. On the front page was a notice for subscribers of the Daily News’’ to pay their dues—signed Glen Hardin. Editor and Eula Fisher assistant. The S cial Personal and Court items were edited by Bernice Wiles and Emily Ramge. Helen Kolter. a dancing teacher, had a large class of beginners. After wc had read the news and talked over old times with Ruby wc departed for Russia. In the custom house was Cecil Liokumovitz. He told us that Ida was head clerk of a dry goods store in Moscow. I’p-on turning to leave wc suddenly encountered a very tall man with two suitcases. It was Harold Schierer, who was a traveling salesman. So thus endeth the prophesied career of all the members of the class of twenty-one. Ye' indeed, wc have ever • one. Of the honored class of ’21. MARY LOUSE DELONG MARGARET DELONG TWRNTY-Kir.HT

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Class Prophecy We were living in California ami planned a trip abroad, first across the continent then to Europe. Finally the day arrived for our departure. Leaving the sunny land of California, vve lioardcd a train for the Fast. Whom should we find as conductor? Xo one hut Carl Cleaves. He told us that he and Kermit Combs had come West to gain riches in the oil speculation. We did not change trains until we reached Salt I ake City where we expected to spend a few days. We went to Salt I«akc Hotel and were cordially greeted by Alvina Krabach, the landlady. She informed us that some of our former schoolmates were visiting there. Next day we journeyed t - Yellowstone Park, where to our astonishment we met Kathryn Goeke and Clarence McGuff. who were spending their honeymoon. They said that they were going to reside at Washington 1). C. where Clarence had a g vernment job. After a few da s stay, we started for Iowa. While on the way. the train became impaired, and they were forced to stop and fix it. We were delayed about an hour. In the meantime we walked over to a farmhouse, the only one within miles. We knocked at the door and who do you suppose opened it? Francis Roth, who had purchased a ranch and was prospering. Soon we were on our way to Chicago where we expected to remain a week. As Zephyr played havoc with our hair, it was almost d vn. We must go to a Marinello shop. Looking up we spied the names of Helen Wenk and Virginia Blair. We entered and Virginia met us. As we rested a while, we chanced to perceive '‘The Wapakoncta Daily News.” )ne page was covered with a clothing store advertisement, with Roy Foos as owner and Farnest Pitts as head clerk. On an- other page was an advertisement of a hardware store, owned by Irvin Docring. Eleanor May Hamilton, a famous elocutionist. was visiting at her home. Clinton De Long was the new manager of the Wapakoncta Steam Laundry. Mildred Christler, English teacher of Rlumc High, had gone to Lima on a business trip. In the church announcements there were the names Rev. Harold Runklc minister of the M. E. Church and Rev. Jacob Bowsher minister of the St. Paul’s Church. Lois Riiinchart and Edith McDouglc. Uniopolis teachers, had gone to Cleveland. Daisy De Long has resumed her office work after a short visit. William Tclljohn had installed an ice plant. By this time we had read the newspaper and bidding Virginia farewell, we resumed our course. On West Avenue tNs suddenly encountered a Naval officer. who was Everett breeders. On our way we glanced upward and t« our surprise we read. “Edgar E. Rabcrding, At-tornr General of the State of Illinois”. When we reached the hotel, we were met by Adiel Kuck. who was hotel manager. That evening we went to the Metropolis theater to hear a famous orchestra. To our right on the stage was Warren Fessler with his cello. After our stay in Chicago, we decided to spend a few days in Toledo. As we walked up to the ticket booth we recognized the familiar face of Edgar Koehl, and upon turning t.» leave we met John Koehl. who said that he was to play with the “Reds” that day in a baseball game. As we were about to descend from a street car we were met by Ludla Sifcrd. who was doing relief work in several of the large cities. While walking up High Street we glanced to one side and saw the name of Howard Bonnoront, an expert TWENTY -SEVEN

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1921 — The Retrospect — 1921 Class Will And Testament We. the Senior Class of ’21 of Illume High School, in view of the fact that we are about to desert our proteges, the other three classes, and because they can never hope to attain the mark set by us. feel that we must at least make these slight provisions for the future: First: To the girls of Bluine High, we bequeath a new mirror, provided the teacher in charge of the cloakroom will permit that said mirror to be hung where it is of easv access to all. Second: We bequeath to the Cicero class the few (?) ponies in the possession of the present Vergil class. Third: To Marian Fischer, we bequeath the dramatic ability of Kathryn Gockc; to Vonda Blank we leave the beauty of Helen Wenk, and hope she can use it to advantage. Fourth: To Everett Turnbull, the present title of Harold Scheirer, Peaches”: we desire that Harold’s art of blushing should go to Virgil Foster. Fifth: To some deserving Sophomore, we bequeath the love affairs of John Shields and of Herbert Blair. Sixth: We desire that the musical talent of Arthur Zint should be left to Everett Turnbull. Seventh: To Evelyn Emerson and Dorothy I ongsworth. we bequeath the vamping eyes of Thelma Sillin and Virginia Blair, respectively, and hope we may never have cause to regret said bequests. Eighth: To Kurt Mueller we leave all Clarence McGuff’s ability as class president. Ninth: To Mr. Nardin, we bequeath all marks about the building which we were forbidden to put there. Tenth: To Miss Wintzer, we bequeath all the test paper remaining at the end of the year; to Mr. Stein, the janitor, all our waste paper. Eleventh: To Edward Musser and his junior contemporaries, we bequeath the debating ability of Oscar Raberding, which we trust they will be able to use to good advantage. We hereby revoke all former wills made by us, and declare this our last will and tesament. As executors we appoint Arthur Zint and Clctus Zaenglein. Codicil—In witness whereof, we have hereunto attached our names this 25th day of April. A. D. 1921. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS NELVIA SPEES LUELLA SIFF.RD TWENTY NINE