Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1923 volume:

t t I t r i THE SIXTEENTH VOLUME ♦ ♦ •• •- O F - Cbe tRctrospect 1923 t i 4 ♦ ♦ i 1 Published bv the Senior Class of ’23 OF THE BLUME HIGH SCHOOL WAPAKONETA. OHIO « • • ♦ ••• ♦ i i Dedication ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ Y ' gratefully dedicate this annual to our mothers ♦ ♦ ™ and fathers as a token of thanks for their many J ♦ sacrifices which enabled us to enjoy a High School J education. ♦ ♦ f Forward HTllIS annual represents the final efforts of the staff members of 1923. The principal purpose of it is to recall, in after years, the best and most enjoyable time of our life—our school days. We hope that when you read this book, some of the spirit of Blume High will return to you. Perhaps there are some things which have been forgotten—but there are a lot of happy things to enjoy! What memories it should bring back; Jt should renew many days of the last year of school. If it accomplishes these things and is really a source of enjoyment, we will feel adequately repaid for our time spent in preparing it. THE EDITORS. I ♦ � • ♦ •• ♦ «••• ♦ ♦ •( 923 RETROSPECT ! 1923 «■ i ♦ The Staff Fditor-in-Chief. Assistant Editors............ Business Manager............. Assistant Business Manager. Literary Editor.............. Poet......................... Art Editor................... Assistant Art Editor......... Music and Dramatics Editor. Athletic Editors............. Joke Editor Assistant Joke Editor........ ...Drusilda Shuler f Lilith Davis Bernard Fisher .Reinhold Erickson ...Frederic Klipfel .........Olga Holl ...Florence Ramga ...Christine Dittmer ...Jeannette Howell ......Louise Miller {Mina Swinehart Bob Schnell Harold Bailey .....Agnes Tester ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ! f ♦ ♦ f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ f t ♦ ♦ ♦ f ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t t « t ? ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • t i : ♦ ♦ I } ♦ f ♦ f 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t $ I. • ••• ♦ ♦ ••• ••• ♦ • ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦'« • ••• • ••• • 1923 I RETROSPECT 19 2 3 ! i « -r • Vativc of Williams County. Ohio: Graduated Stryker High School. 1895: Taught Rural Schools Pour Years: Graduated Buchtel Col ege. Akron. Ohio. 1904: Graduate Student I'niversiu t isconsm. 1908-1910, (Summers): Graduate Student O. S. C. lOld-WU: t .duiulua I Summer 1919; Superintendent of Schools. Ilicksville, ()hio, ly.io-Iylo. Superintendent of Schools. Bluffton. Ohio, 1914-1920: Superintendent ot Schools, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1920-. ♦ 1923 RETROSPECT 1 1923 t f f The Faculty MR. W. SANDERS IDLE. Principal Wittenberg College. A. B. MISS SARAH HOWELL, Ass’t. Principal Wapakoneta High School MR. II. C. DICK MAX Ohio Wesleyan University, B. A. MR. H. L. EDMONDS Ohio State University, B. Sc. MR. E. E. XOTT College of Commerce, Madison, Wis. Gregg School, Chicago MR. T. C. WILEY Ohio State University, B. Sc. MISS PERA CAMPBELL Defiance College, B. A. MISS MAY WING Hiram College,- A. B. University of Wisconsin Radcliffe College M R. STULTZ ! Bluffton College Ohio Northern University, A. It. MRS. CHARLES B. MILLER Miami University. A. B. MISS NORMA WIXTZER Mt. Union College, A. It. MISS GRACE MYTIXCER Cornell University—Music MISS HELEN PICKELH El M ER Miami, B. S. MISS MILDRED SCHMIDT Ohio State University. It. S. MISS MARY COLE Bliss College M ISS CLARA POSTLE Ohio State University. B. A. 19 23 j RETROSPECT j 1923 ♦ i 1923 ? ! RETROSPECT | t | ♦ • ♦ • ♦ • « ■ � . Senior Class Poem This has been a larger class Than any other of the past, And its daily aims, no less Than those who have achieved success. Four short years ago, we began our studies here. Doing our work and coining back from year to year. A few have dropped out, but others come in To fill the places emptied by them. And when we assembled here this fall, There were over a hundred pupils in all, Coming from near and from afar, Seeking greater wisdom and power. To better ourselves and the world alike, To open our eyes to the great world wide, And learn of her precepts and by them abide, And become citizens that the world will like. For each of us has some great aim Which in life we hope to obtain, By our steady work and constant care We'll keep on faithfully doing our share. We’ve worked hard and done our best And thus far we have stood the test. But soon we’ll be facing two long roads— The one light and tempting—the other a load. But the one with the load spells success, And for all it is really the best. The other one leads to failure, no less, And brings to its comrades want and unrest. Before long, to Blume High we’ll bid adieu And one of these roads we will pursue, When on life’s journey well shall start, With our duty we’ll never part. But before we go, a few words we’ll say To our teachers and parents who cleared our way. Through our four years in high school ranks, And to them we extend our heartiest thanks. Then to our school we’ll say goodbye. As from her we’re about to hie, We’ll remember her ever as years roll by. As the dear old school which was called Blume High. FLORENCE RAMGA. Senior ’23 ♦ ♦ ••• ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ •« 1923 ! RETROSPECT 1923 Senior Officers President..............................................Paul 1'islier Vice-President............................Reinhold Erickson Secretary.............................................Irene Sheets Treasurer................................Christine Dittiner • Class Flower....................Rose | Class Colors........Xavy Blue and Red J I CLASS MOTTO: | .“You will reach no higher than you aim.” « ••• ♦••• ♦ « 192 3 RETROSPECT 1923 1. GUILFORD A. ARCHER “A very jolly fellow, with a very pleasing way, He’s always the same if you met him every day.” 2. WILSON R. ARNETT “The world knows little of its greatest men.” 3. VIVIAN M. AYERS “A small, wee bit of latest fashion” 4. HAROLD BAILEY—Joke Editor “Every great man writes a poor hand.” 5. WILBUR R. BAILEY “A quiet sturdy fellow with ability and will.” 6. DALE J. BAUGHMAN “The fire in the Hint shows not till it is struck.” 7. JOHN BECHDOLT “He takes the eel of music by the tail.” 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 8. BLANCHE BEELER—Class Play “She liked whate’er she looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” 9. LAVERL BLACKBURN “A merry companion is like music on a journey.” 10. CLEMENTINE BOWSHER Meet her and I am sure she will please.” 11. RAYMOND BOBB—Class Play N'o magic shall sever thy music from thee. 12. ESTHER BOYER “Everyone is the painter and sculptor of his own soul. 13. LELAND J. BRACKNEY “Beware! 1 may yet do something sensational ” 14. OWEN BROREIN “If I grow as my feet, I will be a great man indeed.” 3 923 RETROSPECT 192 15. ROBERT W. BRUNER “If one cannot be a hero, he can be a man.” 16. MARIE BURDEN “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” 17. IDA L. BURK “A prim, proper, precise, pitella. 18. LELA BUTCHER “Be gone, dull care, thou and I shalt never agree. 19. BERNARD COLEMAN “Who says little, has little to answer for.” 20. OSCAR COOK “The less a man sleeps, the more he lives.” 21. KENNETH COPELAND “Find a good thing and stick to it.” 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 22. LILITH DAVIS—Asst. Editor “She's too sweet to live long— single J” 23. CHRISTINE DITTMER — Art Editor, Treasurer On with the dance—let joy be unconlined.” 24. MATILDA ELSHOFF “Kind words are flowers everyone can grow. 25. ARTHUR EMERICK — Class Play. Memory! Where art thou?” 26. REINHOLD ERICKSON—Business Manager—Vice-President. Nature made some men long!” 27. CORNELIA FELDWISCH “A genial disposition wins its own cr many friends.” 28. BERNARD FISHER — Assistant Editor—Class Play “Labor and liveliness aie the essence of life.” ” •• ♦••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦••• ♦ •«..«.«...•. .«....♦ . .«. 192 3 RETROSPECT 1923 29. J. PAUL FISHER—President Class Play And lie shall be a great leader among men.” 30. ESTHER FOGT A pretty woman is a welcome guest.” 31. VIRGIL FOSTER—Class Play A jolly fellow he. and a man of better heart. I know none.” 32. CELIA FRAZIER She has a kindly spirit and a friendly air.” 33. ELIZABETH GROLL Her voice is ever sweet and low— An excellent thing in woman.” 34. HARRY GROSS “Much wisdom often goes with fewest words ” 35. EDWARD GUTMAN Silence is the clocjuence of discretion.” 19 23 RETROSPECT 1923 � 36. CLARK HANOLD “Oh. what a plague to be a handsome man.” 37. CECELIA HIGGINS The most manifest sign of wisdom is continual cheerfulness.” 3$. ORVILLE HITTEPOLE “Study the power of silence.” 39. BERTHA HOGE Always aim toward great things.’ 10. OLGA HOLL—Literary Editor. “Never idle a moment but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” 41. CARL HOLTZAPPLE “He has a smile that constantly endangers his ears ” 42. JEANETTE HOWELL—Assistant Art Editor “Her life is of mingled yarn— good and bad together. 192 3 RETROSPECT 1923 43. EARNEST KAEHLER If you want anything well done— do it yourself.” 44. HIRAM KATTERHENRY Let the world slide, a tig for care, a fig for woe.” 45. NORMA KELLER Quite and sincere.” 46. FREDERIC KLIPFEL — Assistant Business Manager. Such a fresh, busy, cozy, modest, ‘bud’.” 47. WALTER KOHLER—Class Play. A noisy man is always right.” 4?. RICHARD KUCK—Class Play. If you don’t know—guess.” 49. CLEOLA KERST Good nature and sense are usual ly companions.” 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 50. BERNICE LONG “Peace is seldom denied the peaceful.” 51. DOROTHY LONGSWORTH — Class Play. “She thinks about more things than studies.” 52. RAYMOND LOTRIDGE “My memory is the thing I forget with.” 53. CARRIE LUTTERBECK “A fair face will get its praise, though tlic owner keep silent.” 54. IRENE MARSH “An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness.” 55. WELCOME MAXSON “A wee bit shy of the fair sex.” 56. STANLEY MAXSON—Class Play “Modesty becomes a young man. 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 57. RUTH CcCLINTOCK “Always happily engaged.” 58. ELIZABETH McCLURE “Still water runs deep.” 59. IRENE McCORMICK There are no laws for the upright.” 60. GLADYS METZ “My thoughts are my companions.” 61. FLORENCE MILLER “Laugh and grow fat—I did.” 62. LOUISE MILLER — Music and Dramatics Editor—Class Play. “Thy voice is celestial melody.” ♦ ■ • ••• ♦•«•♦••• ♦ ••• • ••• « ••• ••• « ••• • •• • •••« ••• 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 63. RONALD MINTON—Class Play “A Greek head on right Yankee shoulders.” 64. C. WILBUR MORRIS —Class Play “Sometimes I sit and think, and sometimes I just sit.” 65. MURRELL MOWERY “Punctuality is the soul of busi-� � 66. GLADYS MYERS “Rom for success she seems.’ 67. HAZEL NELSON “Open thy mouth that I may know thee.” 68. VELMA PAUL “A cheerful countenance betokens a good heart.” 69. NORMA PRESAR “With her sweet smile and pleasant way, She’s a pleasant companion any day.” 19 23 RETROSPECT 1923 70. FLORENCE RAMGA — Class Poet. “Good tilings come in small packages.” 71. LOIS RAMGA “Modest, simple, and sweet, the very type of Priscilla.” 72. MARIE RAMGA “Bashfulness is the ornament of youth.” 73. DONALD RINEHART “Industrious and persistent, he will succeed.” 74. FLORENCE SCHEMMEL “Xo wisdom like silence.” 75. MILDRED SCHEMMEL—Class Play. “Happy am I, from care I am free, Why aren’t they all contented like me?” 76. LANDES SCHMEDT “Rroad in the shoulders, deep chested, with muscles and sinews of iron.” • ••■♦••• ••• ♦ ••• • ••• • ••• ♦ ••• 19 23 RETROSPECT 1923 ... . •••«• ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ •••♦ ••• 77. BOB SCHNELL—Athletic Editor. “Athlete is my middle name.” 78. ELIZABETH SCHROER “Possessed with an unfailing good humor.” 79. JOHN SEITZ “A brain is worth little without a tongue.” 80. HOWARD SELLERS “Be silent, and pass for a philosopher.” 81. ALLEENE SHAW “It is well to know how to be silent, until it is time to speak.” 82. IRENE SHEETS — Secretary-Class Play. “I just can’t make my eyes behave.” 83. ARMILDA SHULER “A light heart lives long.' 192 3 RETROSPECT 1923 84. DURSILDA SHULER — Editor-in-Chief. “A perfect woman nobly planned —to warn, to comfort and to command.” 85. BERLIN SLATER “A sturdy man is he. and tall.” 86. CARL SMITH “A man of words—not of action.” 87. ESTHER STIENECKER YVhat sweet delight a quiet life affords. 88. WILSON STORK A penny for his thoughts.” 89. MINA SWINEHART —Athletic Editor. Let us have many like her.” 90. GERTRUDE TAYLOR Oh. dainty, fair and sweet is she.” 923 RETROSPECT 192 91. RUBY TAYLOR “Her thoughts are with the class of ’22.” 92. AGNES TESTER—Joke Editor, Class Play. “She is a spendthrift of her tongue.” 93. GEDA TOMILNSON If silence were golden—I’d be a millionaire.” 94. ETHEL WEAVER “Think out your work; then workout your thought.” 95. MARY WHIPP “I know what’s right and not only so, but also practice what I know.” 96. WILLARD WILSON — Class Play. “What 1 have learned—I have forgotten; what I know I have guessed.” i Senior In the fall of nineteen-nineteen, Just before the coming winter, Came a troop of little Freshies, To the structure of Blume High School, How each heart did start and flutter. How our breath came short and sudden, As we neared the fatal building; Blume High School the fatal building, Known afar for all it’s terrors. But we hesitated, never. Never stopped we, never faltered, But approached the fatal structure, And passed in it to our judgment. Soon we saw the teachers coming, Those renown and dreaded teachers, ith their books and pens and pencils, And their papers and their grade-books. But at last we are established, In the study hall and class rooms, Got acquainted with our lessons. With those long and dreaded lessons, Lessons terrible for Freshmen, But so easy for the Seniors. Thus we came through that long winter, Into spring, and fairer weather. Fair until examinations, Class History When again we had foul weather. But at last we were completed. Had one credit to our honor, And were classed among the Sophomores. From the Sophomores to the Juniors, Came we then the former Freshies, Thought much more of games and parties, Than our sickly looking grade cards, Joked and talked among the Seniors, Were we not the Mighty Juniors, Mighty except in the classroom, When our power, is seemed, had faded, As the teacher asked us questions? But at last into the fourth year, Passed we, with grace and posture, That is gained through four years practice. And though proud of our promotion, We were still reserved and kindly, When the Freshmen asked us questions. Or the Sophomores seemed pugnacious. vSo at last, our race completed. Having found the goal we strove for, We are glad to lay the burden, Of behavior on another, And with steady gaze and forward. Set another goal before us. HARRY GROSS. Senior ’23 ♦ t t 1 A 1923 I RETROSPECT 9 23 I f 4 Class Prophecy Scene: A heath near Wapakoneta. Enter the three witches. 1 Witch—Where hast thou been, sister? 2 Witch__Preparing for the coming of the class of 2u, who intend to isit us in a body soon. 3 Witch—Good! Good! A more illustrious company we could not hope to see! (During that tw'o hours that elapse a boiling caldron is prepared into which the witches peer in order to discover destinies of class of ’23). 2 Witch—’Tis time! Tis time! 1 Witch—A drum ! A drum ! The class doth come! (Class assembles about the witches and caldron listening breathlessly for revelations.) 1 Witch—Speak ! 2 Witch—Demand ! 3 Witch—We’ll answer! All. Round about the caldron go In the cast-off school-books throw Tell us, pray, the destiny Of the Class of ’23 Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn and caldron bubble Come, high or low Ourselves and duties deftly show. Apparition appears from caldron.) 1 Witch—He knows thy tliot. Hear his speech but say thou naught. 1 Apparition—Good class! Good class! Listen! Beware those who seek to rob you of your liberty and duties and you will be happy and contented always. 1 Witch—Here’s another more potent than the first. 2 Apparition—In everything you undertake each one will successful be the traits, diligence, steadfastness, love and truth be forever with you . 2 Witch—Listen, but speak not! 3 Apparition—Thou shalt be revered by all succeeding classes as the most genuine, unified and loyal of all. 1 Witch—Let me add—Courage. 2 Witch—And I—Wisdom. 3 Witch—And I—Culture. , „ All Witches. Go! Go! And we ordain that each shall live in harmony and good will with all others—forever! IRENE SHEETS 1923 RETROSPECT I 1923 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1923 j RETROSPEC ♦ ♦ JUNIOR President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Junior Class Officers ......................Horace Fenton ..................Robert Slusher •............Elizabeth Whiteman ..............Marian Fischer ♦ ••• ♦ •••♦ ••• I 1923 I Wilda Beery Vonda Blank Cleta Bowman Glenn Brackney Louise Brokaw Marcele Bubp Mildred Burden Joseph Burke Hulcla Campbell Garnet Chesbrough Pauline Craft Mary Crow Dorothy Diegel Dorothy Doering Marvin Ebinger Gladys Eckemviler Horace Fenton Lloyd Finke Marian Fischer Carolyn Fleming Boyd Frazier Harold Frideger Robert Ganther Richard Gesler Robert Gross Laurena Gutmann Cecil Hastings '• ♦ ••• ♦ • ■! RETROSPECT 1923 ♦ ♦ ♦ Junior Class Poem Three years at Blutne High you’ve spent, In studying, learning, and pleasure And knowledge from many books you’ve rent Seeking their greatest of treasure. You are coming nearer your goal, As each year you steadily advance. Doing well your every role Seeking, always a greater chance. By careful study and hard work. All your hopes you may attain. But you must never, never shirk. Or you will lose in the game. You desire to Great “Seniors” be. But your path as you clearly see ill not be easy all the way But will, require study every day. F. R. Junior Roll Xed Hoegner Mary Horn Ralph Huebner Ralph Jimison Norma King Margaret Knarr Alma Knatz Ruth Knierim Margaret Knost Marjorie Kolter Edith Krabach Alberta Kreitzer Alvina Lanning Margaret Lear Doris Lehman Anna Liokumovitz David Logan Forest Lotridge Carolyn McFarland Daphane Minnich Kathryn Minton Alvin Mollenkamp Madge Musser Kathryn Xiswonger Leslie Phillips Irvin Presar Helena Rickert Carl Rinehart Howard Rontshe Orville Runkle Robert Runkle Richard Ruppert Catherine Sammetingcr Margaret Schaub Salome Schuler Vennard Seigel Violet Selover Donnet Shaw Minor Sibert Robert Slushcr Bernard Spces Bernadine Spees Ethelyne Spees Richard Slonaker Oral Swonguer Harold Thomas Ludena Veit Kathryn Weaver Stella Wehner Alvin Winget Elizabeth Whiteman Goerdis Ziegler I 1923 I RETROSPECT ! 1923 I Junior Class History IN tlie furthermost recess dee]) down in the cavern of knowledge, the great 1 god of wisdom held a meeting. To this meeting came his comrades, the god of strength and the god of loyalty. ’I here the three sat around a crackling fire which cast its crimson light about, throwing huge grotesque shadows on the rockv walls. After a deep and lengthy silence, broken only by the merrily bubbling caldron over the fire, the god of wisdom arose. His aged and bent figure approached the caldron and he raised his hands above it. “I will give them brilliant minds'’, he said and he sprinkled a grey powder into the seething contents of the caldron. A short silence followed and the god of strength arose and strode to the fire. What a splendid picture he made—tall, handsome, and graceful with great muscles rippling smoothlv beneath his brown skin. “And I”, he said. “Will give them success whether it be on gridiron or track, basket ball or tennis”, and he dropped a generous handful of red powder into the caldron which caused it to bubble and lrss more violently. The third, the god of loyaltstepped to the fire with a friendly smile and said I will make them loval and true to their class, friendly and helpful to other classes, loval to their school and city.” And so they stirred the caldron and talked far into the night of the great class to which they had so generously contributed their aid. . . In the early hours of the morning they were seen leaving the cave by the goddess of beaut ■ who upon seeing the three together, immediately suspected some conspiracy. hen they were out of sight, she stole softly down into the cave and came upon the last dying embers of the fire over which the slowly cooling mixture hung. She perceived the nature of it and could not resist the temptation to add her gifts to the lot. , “And may the girls of that class be pretty and graceful, she added and fled quickly away. . The merits of that never-to-be-forgotten class which graduates in -4 were in this way planned out for them and thus far we may truthfully say that the prophecy has been fulfilled. The class is now finishing its third year in triumph and is fully prepared to step into the role of the dignified senior where it will doubtless conduct itself in a manner fitted to the honor, and will look upon the underclassmen with that friendly and paternal attitude so high- ly commendable of the Seniors. ROBERT SLUSHER. Junior '23 1923 I RETROSPECT ! 1923 j t •_____i SOPHOMORE • ! 1923 ♦ • RETROSPECT 1923 i f t I ? 1 1 Sophomore Class Poem You overcame all signs of greenness And Sophomores you became. With minds alert with keenness To help you prove your fame. Xo thot of playing anymore Has entered in your mind. But o’er all sorts of books you pour. Making use of all your time. Your lessons are a little harder And need more thot and care. So you had to study harder. In order to stay there. And if you wish “Junior” to be the title By which you are called next year. i on must never be found idle Or your hopes will fall in tears. F R. Sophomore Roll Augusta Abe Hilda Fitzpatrick ' th Metz Goldie A ni bos Russell Fogt William Metz Helen bailey Kathryn Foos DcWitt Miller Mary Barber Carl Frische Leonard Montgomery Robert Bailey Electa Geyer (’lav Moore Leona Becker Bernice Gross Gertie Nance Myron Blumc Irvin Headapohl Arabelle Pitts Cora Brackney Frank Hager Carl Puariea Miriam Brackney Harold Harrison Carolyn Raberding Bailey Bush Helen Heinrich Dana Richardson Koneta Burden Walter Hern Ralph Roby 3 vonne Cannon Adrian Hittepole Floyd Ruck Veronica Cannon Almond Hittepole Otto Ruvoldt Jacob Coil Joseph Horn Arlin Schimdt Cornell Copeland Kathryn Howell Bernard Seitz Vera Cornell Ralph Idle Alta Schultz Harobl Crider Dwight Kemper Alma Sielschott Ferris Crosley Mellville King Alice Sillin Dortha Crusic Mary Katherine Klipfel William Smith Howard Dardio Virginia Klipfel Margaret Spees Llnier Deal Koneta Kohler Frieda Swink Ida Delong Charles Kolter Harry Thrush Lois Diegel Kathryn Kreitzer Geraldine Veit Opal Dill Harold Kridler Kathryn Walter Alma Eckenwiler Leona Lanning Lucille Weber Calvin Elsass Carl Loegel Marjorie Weimert Irvin Elsass 'hurza Lotridge Gertrude Wenk Jeannette Emerick Francis Marchal Dorothy Wentz Viola Engel Eva Maxson Edward White Alma Feil Lucy McClintock Mary Wintzer Carl Eisher Walter McClure Pauline Williams Doris Fischer Irvin Tobias ! 1923 ! RETROSPECT ! 1923 I f i t ! T Sophomore Class History WO years ago, in the fall of 1921 we. as Freshmen passed up. the steps of Blunie High School, resolving to do our best and succeed or die in the attempt. We did do our best, and it was soon found that ours was not an ordinary Freshman class. e excelled greatly in our studies and in number. In the course of time as we learned to know and love our teachers and schoolmates, Bin me High became very dear to us and we were loathe to leave it: but time seemed to take wings and fl' and we soon found ourselves ready to take a new step across the abyss of learning, and ascend into Sophomore Land. . _ .... r Once more we entered Blume High s portals but in a far different frame of mind than the first time. During the long summer months, we had lost none of our pep and enthusiasm and in a short time were ready to enter into the usual school spirit and activities. Our boys’ and girls’ baskel-ball teams are ones to be proud of, and the members of our class on the football team are worthy of praise. We have a large representation in the Glee Club and Orchestra which owe no little thanks to our class for their success. Our members also take active parts in such other clubs and organizations of Blume High School as the Latin Club, Home Economics Club, and the Agricultural Club. . , . We are proud to say that we have lost very few of our classmates in the last year, but instead we have added a goodly number to us, all of whom are worthy classmates and friends. . Now our Sophomore year is over. e are sorry to see it go, as it has been the occasion of many good times. N et, it will never be forgotten, for in the years to come it will be our privilege to look back into the past and recall scenes impressed cgi. our minds to last forever. But we do not intend to give up, or to be satisfied with the present progress. No, never! e do intend to strive on, always looking forward to greater things. FRIEDA SWINK, Sophomore 23 ♦ ♦•§• ••• ••• .+• 1923 RETROSPECT t I 923 ♦ ••• • ••• ♦ ••• ♦ • I. • • • I 19 23 1 RETROSPECT ! 1923 FRESHMEN •• • ■ • ••• «•••«•«■ I I I I I : 1923 ; RETROSPECT 1 192 3 I it it Freshmen Class Poem Dear Freshmen, you have come To Blume High, welcomed by all. For we saw you were green, but far from dumb When first you entered the hall. But as several weeks sped by, Your shyness and bashful ways grew less As you were getting acquainted with Blume High And were becoming more like the rest. Then you had to put away your toys And other things with which you played Which would cause so much trouble and noise. So your attention to books would be paid. We know it has been hard for you To study all your lessons o’er. But little work will pull you through And then you will be called “Sophomores.” F. R. -♦••• ♦ ••• « Freshmen Roll Margaret Ague Doris Relcher Frederick Berlin Cecil Billger Frank Billger Edwin Blackburn Geneve Blankenbaker Howard Brackney Alma Brading Mildred Braun Irvin Brantigam Robert Brewer Roy Buchanan Grace Burden Helen Burden Kathryn Burke Cecil Campbell Vergil Campbell Gertrude Campbell Harold Christler Margaet Comer Robert Copeland Norma Cornell Paul Crow Vida Darst Charles Dawson Iona DeLong James Doty Amelia Elsass Elton Elsass Sophia Emerson Raymond Fisher Donna Fite George Fleming Lucille Foster Paul Fisher Edith Flarida Father Frideger Eunice Frideger Leland Gephart Ferd Gross Blanche Gross Pearl Gross Richard Gutman Charles Hargis Ernest Harrison Hazel Harshbarger Dean Hartman Marie Headapohl Helen Heisler Julia Helntlinger Stella Hemmert Lucille Heffner Hilda Hibner Wilma Hittepole Olaf Hoelscher Clement Houtz Evelyn Howell Evon Huebncr Goldie Huff James Kettering Rosalie Kinstle Arthur Klipfel Jacob Koenig Margaret Kelley Cora Kolter Florence Krcitzer Goldie Krites Urban Lammers Norma Lane Earl Link Rose Liokumovitz Ruby Long Ledona Lynch Alberta McAtee Helen McCray Belle Marker Helen Martin Ruth Mertz John Miller Ilo Minnich Harold Musser Roy Niswonger Merle Par Mildred Philleps Nelson Preasar Leona Reineke Edward Reineke Ferald Ritchie Carl Roberts Helen Ruck Marjorie Schminke Bertha Schneider Violet Schwepe Marcelle Shockey Clarence Schuler Florence Seitz Mary Slonaker Gertrude Smallenbarger Mabel Smart Ivalon Smith Lchctta Smith Nathan Smith Waneta Smith James Spees Philip Stark Paul Steva Verdun Stuckey Mary L. Stuhldreher Richard Tangeman Edna Tester Lucile Valentine Gladys Vetter Una Walker YVinona Webb Elmer Weber Norma Wentz Adna Whipp Regina Yinger Kolter Ziegler Harry Zerkel Lucile Zint ♦••• ♦••• ♦ ••• ♦ 1923 ! RETROSPECT I 1923 i. ♦ •( Freshmen Class History Why is it said that Freshmen are green? Nature, the greatest and only power man cannot change, has made everything begin green: and as spring passes into summer and summer into autumn, fruits develop from green to ripeness. So it is with the Freshmen, the class of energetic, ambitious and enthusiastic pupils who entered Illume High School in the fall of 1922 with the hope of developing, as years pass by, into successful Seniors, bringing fame and honor not only to the school and ourselves, but also to the L nited States as future citizens. , , , , , Already we are proud to say that our class had shown the willingness to fulfill their hope. We are proud of the position we have taken in football, track, basketball, where the boys were the champions in the Inter-Class Tournament, and in the girls’ basketball, we have taken no small part. We also have taken a good place in the Literary work, Cdee C lull. Orchestra, and the different plays. In fact nearly all, if not all of these organizations would not be complete without the Freshmen. . Resides all this, we are a diligent class and with the generous aid ot the teachers are fast ripening into Sophomores; and are green Freshmen no longer' ROSE LIOKUMOVITZ. Freshman ’23 19 2 3 i RETROSPECT ! 1923 The Last Will of the Class 23 Know all men by these presents, that we. having given previous thought to this instrument and being normal, are ready to bequeath all oar earthly possessions to our heirs and, heiresses, hence we make oar last will and testament this Twenty-fifth day of May, A. . Xineteen and red and Twenty-three, thereby declaring all previous wills void: Item One: Me bequeat hto the Junior Class of ’.23, the knowledge and ability of the present Senior (' ass. Item Taw: To the Sophomore ('lass, the talent, honor, beauty and grace acquired o] the aforesaid Senior (' ass. Item Three: To the Fresh man (' ass, all oar old pencil stabs which may be found about the building. Item Four: To Mr. Xott and, Mr. Hickman .the famous book entitled. “ How to (let a II ife. Item Five: To Charles hotter, Phil Stark, Elmer Deal and- Clem Houtz, oar most precious hand-painted barrettes. Item Six: To Mr. Xurdin, a book of poems with, morals. Item Seven: To Miss Wintzer, all of the Vergil ponies which were in use the past year. Item Eight: To the teacher in charge of the Girls' Cloak Room, a record which repeats “Harry girls, the bell has rung.” Item Mine: To Madge Musser and Elizabeth II 'hiteman, the quietness of Marie Barden and, Cleola Kerst. Itern Ten: To the Junior Class, the most valued, “try-outs” of the Seniors. Item Eleven: To all future Senior classes, the ability of the Staff to put out as good a Retrospect as this one. lie do hereby appoint Horace G- Fenton, President, of the Junior Class,as adminis' trator, who shall have all items disposed, of within one year from date, 2 .:o9 P. M. Signed: Senior Class. Witnesses—I. M. Crooked. Adam Sapple. R. U. Smart. I 19 23 I RETROSPECT j I 923 I I t I Blume High Alphabet A—stands for Alvina B—'for Blume High School C—is for Celia who is a loving little mule. D—is for Dorothy who is quite a giraffe you see. E—is for Esther, whose mittens have gone up a tree. F—stands for Frazier a hoy that can’t he beat, G—is for Guilford, who is crazy with the heat. H—stands for Howard who is little and smart. I—is for Idle, who has a big heart, j—is for John who plays music well K—stands for Kitty whose pictures are swell. L—is for Lilith whose hair is like gold, M—is for Murrell who acts very hold. X—stands for Norma whose time in fun is spent, Q—is for Oley upon mischief bent. P—is for Paul, also President. O—stands for queer, hut we all were Freshies once, R—is for Raymond who some times acts a dunce. S—stands for Sheets whom Bud knows well. T—is for Tester who takes funny spells. IJ.—is for Uniopolis no city can compare, V—stands for Vivian who can sing pretty “Ayers.” W—stands for Wilbur—kind and obliging is he. X—stands for—you know!! Y—stands for Z 7 is for—you know!! And you know—stands for ME. j 192 3 | 1 ! RETROSPECT j 1923; ♦ t TUXE: The Old Oaken Bucket. How dear to my heart are the scenes of my classrooms, As fond reminiscense presents them to sight. The teacher, the ruler, the books and the papers, And teacher’s farewell as she said, “STAY TONIGHT.” But all of that’s lost, for instead of the better The worse has now come and insists that it stay. But yet that voice comes like the summons to judgment, “BRING PENCILS, AND PAPER, WE HAVE TESTS TO-DAY � Then off to our classrooms, like spies to the gallows We Go, heads hung low, feet as heavy as lead, W hen we dare lift our eyes, there’s the sentence before 11s, THREE CHAPTERS TOMORROW, GET ALL OF IT READ.” Then there’s sighing and growling, and wheezing and sneezing, As each in his turn tries to stand and recite, How someone was locked up for giving long lessons, And all straighten up and exclaim, “THAT IS RIGHT.” But all of that’s gone, that was past, this is present, We must strive to redeem the good grades we have lost, So let’s get to our lessons, there’s much to be done yet, There’s that problem in interest, and profit and loss, And the lesson in Civics, OH! Do not forget it, There’s English, and Science, and Chemistry, too, So stay till the finish, be proud that you’re able, To stand up and talk with some object in view. Now soon from the kind living care of Blume High School, We’ll embark on our voyage o’er the billows of life; And each with a different aim for the future. Shall take that one course which he should in the strife. But we’ll all turn again from our practical business, And think of the times we have spent in this class, And our lives shall be better for these reminiscense, As again we resume our routine in the mass. —HARRY GROSS. ♦ -• j 19 2 3 j RETROSPECT j I 9 2 3 j t I Blume High School Glee Club This is the largest Glee Club Blume High has ever had. It has about two hundred members. These people work in splendid cooperation and get a great deal of pleasure from their work. Carolyn Fleming Irene Marsh Helena Burden Gladys Eckenwiler Mildred Schemmel Wilda Beery Cecil Hastings Alma Knatz Florence Miller Laverl Blackburn Marjorie Kolter Doris Lehman President., Secretary-Treasurer. Librarian. Director-Pianist.... Girls’ Glee Club Margaret Schaub Violet Selover Frieda Swink Oral Swonguer Gertrude Smallenbarger Kathryn Minton Marjorie Schminke Lucile Zint Ruth Knierim Ida Burk Armilda Shuler Drusilda Shuler OFFICERS: (eannette Howell Christine Dittmer Dorothy Longsworth Margaret Ague Cecil Billiger Agnes Tester Pauline Williams Louise Brokaw Gertrude Wenk Cleola Kerst Margaret Knost , ......Drusilda Shuler ...Christine Dittmer .....Marjorie Kolter ....Mildred Schemmel Miss Grace Mytinger .....Margaret Knost 19 2 3 I t RETROSPECT I 1923 ! ; Blume High Orchestra Louise Miller Carolyn McFarland Dorothy Longsworth Margaret Knost Florence Schemtnel Cleola Kerst Frieda Swink Carrie Lutterbeck Lucile Zint Cora Kolter Ruth Kneirim Mary Katherine Klipfel Geordis Ziegler Louise Brokaw Alma Eckenwiler Richard Kuck Landes Schmidt Raymond Bobb Stanley Maxson Kolter Ziegler Harold Christler Carl Frische Mary Barber Verdin Stuckey Robert Brewer Carolyn Fleming I 19 23 I RETROSPECT ! 19 23 ! I i Agriculture Club The Agriculture Club was organized during tin last year and much entertainment was afforded the members. Regular meetings were held and a party was given with the Home Economics Club. Athletics were taken np and good programs were enjoyed by all. 1923 RETROSPECT 923 n - T President...... Vice-President. Secretary...... Treasurer...... The Classical Club OFFICERS: ..................................Paul Fisher ................................Robert Slusher .................................Augusta Abe .............................Frederick Berlin The Classical Club for the second year has worked its influence over the members. At the beginning of the school term, meetings were held where Roman customs and life were discussed. By the active interest which the chairman of the program committee, Irene McCormick, took in her work, the meetings were made very interesting and enjoyable. The annual “guest night” of the club was a great success. The purpose of the club is to make the students of Latin feel there is more in this study than merely a conglomeration of foreign words. This purpose was carried out in the programs. The life and customs of the Romans were discussed in an interesting manner and gave the pupils a greater insight to the language which they are studying. Much success of the club is due to the Senior members. Their efforts have been greatly appreciated, and whatever they take up, the wish of the Club is for their happiness. —GEORDIS ZIEGLER i! 1923 i RETROSPECT i 1923; i 1 ! Home Economics Club The Home Economics Clul is composed of about sixty members. Although this organization has just completed two years work, we can say with much assurance that it has attained it's purpose. The officers for this year were: President..................................................-Marjorie Kolter Vice-President.........................................Agnes 1 ester Treasurer..............................................Margaret Lear Secretary............................................... )er Those who were members of the club had many good times. A luncheon was given every two weeks, a group being selected each week to make out the menu. Besides this, they had a party at the Apollo Club rooms, which was very much enjoyed by all. After reading this you can see that the Home Economics has not been a dead organization. KATHRYN KREITZER, Sophomore ’23 ! 1923 ! RETROSPECT ! 1923 ! ♦ ♦ f J I i • 4 The Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra The Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra is composed of thirty-six girls who played instruments made from kitchen utensils. The music was incomparable! A story, the romance of Robin Adair” and “Adeline” was told in music. It was one of the best entertainments ever given by the High School. The proceeds were given to the Athletic fund. 1923 ! RETROSPECT ••• ♦•••♦•� • • ••• ♦-••• ♦ •« 923 I ♦ “Penrod” This is a story by the famous author Booth Tarkington, and front its great popularity among all boys and girls, there is no need to say more except that it was very able put on by the under-class members. It was given under the supervision of Miss Norma Wintzer. Tim..........................................................Clement Houtz Della, Schofields’ Cook...........“..........................Geordis Ziegler Mary Schofield, Penrod’s Mother...............................Frieda Swink Mr. Jones.................................................William P.ristovv Mrs. Bassett...................................................Helen Bailey Targe.....................................................Clayton Gerstner Bob Williams...................................................Elmer Deal Henry P. Schofield.............................................Minor Sibert Margaret Schofield.............................................Doris Fischer Herbert Hamilton Dade.............:............................Jacob Coil Penrod Schofield.............................................Charles Hargis Sam Williams...............................................George Williams Marjorie Jones...........................................Hazel Harshbarger Georgie Bassett..............................................Dean Hartman Rev. Lester Kinosling......................................Vergil DuBois Herman.....................................................Verdin Stuckey Verman.........................................................Alvin Winget Mr. Coombes, Chief of Police...................................Lloyd Finke “His Majesty Bunker Bean” Bunker Bean is young; fellow who has very little confilence in himself. He is a stenographer for the eccentric Mr. Breede and life seems a continual grind to him. He takes up psychic ideas and follows these for a while; later he takes up the idea that a mummy which he possesses governs his life and directs him. lie is to be married to the daughter of Mr. Breede, but a short time before the ceremony, discovers that his mummy is broken. Worrying causes him to “go to pieces.” His state of mind is changed by his friend who tells him that if a man believes in himself, he can be whatever he wills to be. Sometime later, he and Breede’s daughter are married, much against the wishes of Flapper’s mother. THE CAST Pops........ Bulger...... Larabee..... The Flapper, Mason....... ...Walter Kohler ...Ronald Minton ......Paul Fisher Mildred Schemmel ....Richard Kuck Bunker Bean... The Waster..... Mops........... The Big Sister, Grandma....... The Countess.., The Maid....... Balthazar..... .......Vergil Foster .....Willard Wilson .......Louise Miller ........Irene Sheets .....Blanche Beeler Dorothy Longsworth ........Agnes Tester .....Bernard Fisher The Greatest Left-handed Pitcher the World Has Ever Known.......................................................Stanley Maxson The Janitor......................................................Raymond Bobb The Lizzie Boy.........................................................Wilbur Morris Louis....................................................................Owen Brorein The Very Young Minister................................................Arthur Emerick The Parasite One day in the cold dreary month of November, 1921, sixteen boys and •iirls of the Sophomore class were requested to remain for a few moments after the regular school day. During those few moments Miss Naomi Caldwell told these representatives of the Sophomore class a plan which she had contemplated for some time and which proved a very good one, indeed. This plan was the organization of the school newspaper, “The Parasite.” Each of the staff was enthusiastic over the idea and has proved it over and over again by the issues of that paper. During the school year 1921-1922, The Parasite” was an exceedingly good school paper—but this year it has been far better. Without the aid of it many undoubtedly essential things could not have been brought before the eves of the public. This was plainly shown by the effort to pass and the passage of the Bond Issue. The Parasite” staff is greatly indebted to the students and faculty for their untiring efforts to make the paper a success. Most credit, however, is due Dorothy Doering. Editor-in-chief of the paper. Without her enthusiasm and initiative the staff would, without doubt, have ceased the good work which it has done, and the paper would have been a failure. The staff wishes to show their appreciation for the cooperation of all who have taken an interest in it. especiallv the local newspapers which have so willingly given us a portion of their newspapers for the school material. Editor-in-Chief.......................................................Dorothy Doering Assistant Editor...............................................Lloyd Finke Senior Editor...................................................Paul Fisher Sophomore Editor.........................................................Mary Wintzer Freshman Editor.................................................Fred Berlin Athletic Editors............................Kathryn Minton, Robert Slusher Toke Editors.............................Ned Hoegner, Elizabeth Whiteman Proof Readers...............................Geordis Ziegler, Kathryn Minton Associate Editors.........Carolyn McFarland, Vonda Blank, Robert Slusher. Horace Fenton, Marian Fischer, Glenn Brackney, Marvin Ebinger. ! 1923 I RETROSPECT ! 19 2 3 I ft I Auglaize County Track Meet May, 1923 The track meet last year was not a success for Blume High. Many of Pi!lime High’s athletes who had really broken all former records in practice were unable to compete for honors when the Judgment Da, came. This year we have several of our first place men with us and an added amount of new material which cannot prove otherwise than a winning team. Although we cannot put this year’s record in our annual, we are sure that when the track meet returns for 1923 are made out that Blume High will head the list. COUNTY TRACK MEET RECORDS—1922 BOYS RECORD WINNER PLACE 100 yd. Dash.......... 11 3-5 .... Shot Put..............36'-10 .... Standing broad Jump... 8'-6 ... 8'-6 ... 880 yd. Dash.......... 2'-17 ... Pole Vault............- 9'-4 .. 220 yd. Dash..........25 ...... Running broad Jump... 17'-4 . UK) yd. Hurdles....... 15'-2 .... base ball Throw....... 283' .... .! Mile Relay......... l'-48 ... i Mile Race...........5M5 2-S Standing High Jump..... 4'-6 .. Running High Jump......5'-2 ... 1 Mile Relay.......... 440 yd. Dash.......... GIRLS 75 yd. Dash...........10'-3 .... Running Broad Jump... l!'-7 1-2 1 Mile Relay.......... l'-2 ... Running High Jump...- 4' ...... 4' ..... Base Ball Throw....... 125' ... 150 yd. Dash.......... 20 4-5 . Pike ............... St. Marys Sehelper ...........New Bremen Pbinger ............ Wapakoneta Holtzapple ......... Buckland Ernrick ............ Wapakoneta Wilson ............. St. Marys Pike ............... St. Marys Marshall ...........St. Marys Brinkmeyer ......... New Bremen Settlemire ......... Wapakoneta St. Marys .......... St. Marys Bobb ............... Wapakoneta Holtzapple ......... Buckland Fenton ............. Wapakoneta St. Marys .......... St. Marys Frank .............. St. Marys Tester ............. Wapakoneta St. Marys .......... St. Marys Weaver ............. Wapakoneta Tester ............. Wapakoneta Hoelscher .......... St. Marys Frank .............. St. Marys I 923 RETROSPECT 923 Foot Ball 22 Wehner, L.IE; Runkle, F.B.; Klipfel, R.H. (Capt.); Schnell, Q.B.; Bailey, C.; Ebinger, L.G.; Montgomery, R.G.; Fenton, L.T.; Erickson, R.T.; Idle. R.E.; Shockey, L.E.: Subs: Gessler, Logan, Marshall, Ruppert, Ruvoldt, Gross, Lotridge, Kohler, Tangeman, Emerick, Thomas, Archer, Frazier, Blume, cheer leader; Boesel, Coach. 1923- RETROSPECT 923 i ♦ WAPAKONETA vs. LIMA SOUTH Our first game was no doubt the hardest game of the season. Our opponents were much heavier and more experienced placers. With all these odds against us we put up a scrappy and interesting contest. Many times we were able to hold our opponents for downs and short gains. This showed that our defensive work was all that could be expected, but that our offensive ability was lacking. The score, a few minutes before tbe game ended, stood 20-0 in Lima’s favor, but a fumble in the last minute gave Lima another touchdown. Thus the score stood 27-0 in Lima's favor. WAPAKONETA vs. KENTON The second game of the season was played at Kenton. e left Illume High full of hope and expecting to do away with the goose egg stuff, handed us by Lima South High. e started the game with a five yard gain by Bailey through the line, but were held for downs. Kenton then started her attack and was also checked. We were unable to make a first down and again Kenton took the ball, this time succeeding to cross our goal line. The ball see-sawed back and forth from then on, Kenton succeeding to score several times. Y e fought hard to score but all was in vain, and the game ended with a score of: Kenton 33; Wapakoneta 0. WAPAKONETA vs. SIDNEY October 7, 1922 We again left Illume High full of hope and a few new plays. We were followed by a few interested rooters who were anxious to see us start our scoring. This we did. We were again out-weighed but not out-classed, for we started by a ten yard gain by Runkle who had been shifted from guard to full back. Klipfel made our first score of the season by a five yard dash over the Sidney goal line. We held Sidney scoreless the second half while we were making two touchdowns. Thus the game ended as a victory for Illume High; the score being: Sidney 13; Wapakoneta lb. WAPAKONETA vs. ST. MARYS October 14, 1922 With an unusual amount of pep given us by our victory at Sidney we left for St. Marys. We were determined to Do or Die” and with this spirit went into the game. The first half started by Klipfel snatching a St. Marys pass out of the air and running for a fifty yard gain, being downed on St. Marys fifteen yard line. From here we soon scored. We had many other chances to score but because of lack of experience we failed to do so. Although the St. Marys team had gone into the game with the spirit of winning at any cost they had to resign to a score of St. Marys 6; apakoneta 12. ! 1923 i RETROSPECT 1923: t ♦ t t 1 • WAPAKONETA vs. LIMA CENTRAL October 20, 1922 Lima, thinking us easy opponents, received the surprise of the season. The Lima team had a fighting spirit throughout hut they were more than out-classed. We made gain after gain by end runs and line plunges, having little trouble scoring. Klipfel started our progress by a sixty yard end run. When the game ended, Lima was declared defeated by a 38 to 0, score. WAPAKONETA vs. BLUFFTON October 28, 1922 Bluffton came down after our scalps on October 28. Having won three straight games we were sure of defeating Bluffton. But “Eureka”—we had another think a coming. Bluffton making their first touchdown via the forward pass route. We fought equally as hard as our opponents but were not so successful in scoring, so resigned to a score of Bluffton 19; Wapako-neta 6. WAPAKONETA vs. DELPHOS November 3, 1922 This game looked forward to as a victory for Illume High, as St. Marys had defeated Delphos. Though we started the scoring. Delphos finished it. When the game ended, which was fought hard and clea i throughout we were defeated by a close score of 27-19. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS On November 11, 1922, St. Marys came to Wapakoneta seeking revenge for a 12-6 defeat given them at St. Marys. We started through the St. Marys defense for gains the minute the hall was in our possssion, having little trouble in scoring. Although our opponents were out-classed in every stage of the game for some untold reason, they emerged from the contest with the wreath of victory about their brow. '1 he final score being: St. Marvs 19; Wapakoneta 13. BLUME HI vs. VAN WERT November 25, 1922 With the mercury falling fast, Van Wert came here to meet Blume Hi. To say it was cold, will not explain the situation. Nevertheless everyone was given an added amount of pep and energy with which to go into the game. Van W ert used their surplus energy to the best advantage and so came out of a close battle with the smile of victory on their faces. The final score stood: Van V'ert 12; Wapakoneta 6. BLUME HI vs. DELPHOS November 30, 1922 We traveled to Delphos on Thanksgiving Day, the weather being ideal for pastiming. Delphos having beaten us once, we were determined to get revenge, and with this spirit went into the game. The first half ended with neither side being superior to the other. But in the second half Blume Hi was more successful in making gains, but they were of no avail as we fumbled twice on our own ten yard line only to give the ball to Delphos on both occasions. The game ended with Blume Hi being the sad defeated. Score, Delphos 14; Wapakoneta 12. 1923 RETROSPECT 1923 • ♦ • Boys Basket Ball Team Mr. Dickman—Coach. Runkle, C. (Capt.); Idle, R.G.; Ruppert. L.G.; Stark, R.F.; Schnell, L.F.; Subs: Illume, Fenton, Marshall. i 192 3 ! RETROSPECT I 1923 1 it ♦ ■ • ♦ • BLUME HI vs. SIDNEY—Dec. 16, 1922 We opened the season by playing Sidney on the Sidney floor. Due to the new material which had to he developed, our team was not in a very strong condition. Nevertheless, we showed them a few tricks of the game, coming out of the first half with a one point lead. Sidney came back the second half with a strong offensive attack and some real team work, which caused us to resign to a score of 21-1.3. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—Dec. 29, 1922. We traveled to St. Marys for our second game on Dec. 29. The team again revealed some poor pass work and defensive power, while, on the other hand, St. Marys had some clock-like pass work. Although we fought hard and determined, we had to give up to a 56-9 defeat. BLUME HI vs. WAYNESFIELD—Jan. 5, 1923. After our overwhelming defeat at the hands of St. Mar s, we went to Waynesfield confident of victory. To say that this was a close game does not tell the whole story. The score see-sawed hack and forth from the beginning to the end. We are not offering any alibis, but we would rather have had another referee, as Waynesfield made 8 points out of 14 from foul shots, thus defeating us by a score of 14-13. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—Jan. 12, 1923. Our next battle was fought at home. After improving since we had played our old rivals before, we went into the game with a determined look on our faces. The game was hotly contested throughout, but St. Marys failed to forge ahead at any stage of the game. We sent them home suffering from a 23-19 defeat. BLUME HI vs. WAYNESFIELD—Jan. 19, 1923. The Waynesfield team came over confident of victory after defeating us on their own floor. But r.o sooner had the whistle blown than a different expression was seen on the faces of the Waynesfield team. Our opponents were not able to stand the onslaught of our offensive attack and so forfeited the game, making the score 2-0. ? BLUME HI vs. SIDNEY—Jan. 26, 1923. Sidney came back after our scalps for the second time on January 26. The first half was fought hard, Sidney coming out on top. But the second half poor team work was revealed by Illume 11 i. The final score stood: Sidney 18; Wapakoneta 11. BLUME HI vs. LAFAYETTE—Feb. 3, 1923. During the first half of the game at Lafayette, our opponents were fortunate in making long shots and in this way, made most of their score, We held them down and out-played them, but our strength came too late. The final score was: Lafayette 20:'Wapakoneta 16. BLUME HI vs. NEW BREMEN—Feb. 9, 1923. We went to New Bremen expecting an easy victory, and this it proved to be. Our team showed some fine team work and excellent basket shooting. Runkle was the star of the game, making more than half of his team’s points. The score was: New Bremen 29; Wapakoneta 45. j 1923 ♦••• ♦ ••• ••• ♦ RE TROSPECT | 19 23 ! ♦ • «••• ♦ ♦ ••• BLUME HI vs. NEW BREMEN—Feb. 16, 1923 This game was played at home, and as was expected, ended in an easy victory for Blume lli. Rut because of poor pass work, we were unable to get as many points as we should have gotten. Nevertheless, we are satisfied with a score of 25-10. BLUME HI vs. LIMA SOUTH—Feb. 23, 1923 We went to Lima with the idea of surprising our over-confident opponents. We started the scoring, this being about all we did do. Rut we can account for our defeat by the showing made by Lima South at the Illuffton tournament. Score: Lima -14; Wapakoneta K BLUFFTON TOURNAMENT—March 2-3, 1923. We took part in the Blufifton tournament o:i March 2-3. e were rath- er lucky in the drawing, getting Celina as our opponents. ith all the breaks of the game with Celina and against us, we were defeated. Score: Celina 18: Wapakoneta 13. BLUME HI vs. CELINA—March 9, 1923. Celina thinking themselves superior, came here to. play us a second game, but we showed them that they had another think coming. We opened up an offensive attack that could not be stopped, and put up a defensive game that could not he pierced. Score: Celina 12: Wapakoneta 23. | 1923 i RETROSPECT ! ! t : 1923 ♦ I ♦ f : ♦ Girls Basket Ball Team Whiteman, L.F.; Minton, C.; Smallenbarger, R.F.; Doering, L.G.; Swinehart, R.G.; Subs: Schultz, Tomlinson, and Liokumovitz. I 19 23 I RETROSPECT | 1923 j it t t WAPAKONETA vs. WAYNESFIELD January 5, 1923 The first game was played with Waynesfield and owing to the fact that the girls were compelled to play girls rules, they lost with a score of: aynes-field 10; Wapakoneta 7. WAPAKONETA vs. ST. MARYS February 1, 1923 The defeat at Waynesfield acted as a spur and the team enthusiastically defeated St. Marys with a score of 7 to 2. WAPAKONETA vs. NEW BREMEN February 9, 1923 This game from the beginning to the end was a fast and scrappy fight. The local team was at a disadvantage becuse of the smallness of the New Bremen floor. Blume High’s pass work was a feature of the game. Nevertheless the local quintette lost to the tune of 15 to 7. WAPAKONETA vs. ST. MARYS February 23, 1923 The Illume High girls, members of the basketball team, went to St. Marys and defeated the girls, representing the High School there, 11 to 9. The game, as the score indicates was closely fought. WAPAKONETA vs. NEW BREMEN March 2, 1923 The fighting spirit of the girl’s basketball team was at its best and as the result they defeated the New Bremen team 16 to 7. The New Bremen team did not show the splendid team work which our team used. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 19 23 I RETROSPECT ! 1923: • ♦ o� ♦ 1 c- ♦ ♦ .o ♦ • 0-9 ♦ .C ♦ T o the ,'M � Vr,fb JcinAS IL Here IvmvTV vsr n; w 0 D HjlIc ncij « c id«A- «,4ffUL (Saw's ♦ ♦ i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ f ♦ i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ? ♦ o ♦ e 0 « ♦ ♦ t ♦ ! 1923 ! RETROSPECT I 1923! ♦ ♦ ? ♦ t • f • Calander 1922-1923 SEPTEMBER 11— Hurrah! We’re back in school. 12— Seven new teachers and bunch of Freshmen. Which created the most curiosity? 12— 405 students enrolled in Illume High. 20—Senior meeting. Elected new Secretary of class. 23—First football game of the season. Lost! But hopeful! ?5—Changed class colors to navy blue and red—almost ended in a riot! OCTOBER 5— Purple hair nets made their appearance today at illume High. 10— ‘Nominations for staff officers. 30—Junior-Senior party. Lots of fun. NOVEMBER 4—Class sweaters arrived—Swell? You know it! 6— Parade in evening to help Bond Issue pass. 7— Bond Issue carried. Plans are already being made tor new building. 11— 'Did yon say St. Marys won the football game? Bah! They thought they would, but we “put one over on ’em!” 13— No school. Teachers visiting. 17—Unusually “bedecked” persons at School tonight! Why? Senior Girls’ Kid Party. 22—With a clash and a bang the Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra made their debut—Wonderful success! DECEMBER •1—Rain !! 10—Retrospect Staff announced. 15—Under Class play given tonight. “Penrod.” It was supervised by Miss Norma Wintzer. 22—Vacation begins today! JANUARY 2—Back to school. Everybody’s full of “pep” trying to carry out their New Year’s resolutions. 14— Brains—normal. 15— Everyone is cramming for exams. 16— Brains—warm ! 17— Brains—hot!! 18— Brains—boiling!!! 20-21—Rest. Temperature lowering. 22— Cold today—Reason? Got our grades!!! 23— We wonder who let the birds out in the study hall??? 24— Mi ss Turner left today. Miss Gabriel—Oh! We beg your pardon! Mrs. Miller took her place. 25— Y onder what Mr. Nardin said to the boys when all the girls were sent to the side rooms??? FEBRUARY 7-8—Staff play for benefit of Annual. | 1923 i RETROSPECT ; 19 2 3 ! ! i 9—Seniors feel that they have acquired the last thing to make them really worthy of their name. Class rings and pins!! 12—Lincoln’s Birthday. 15— Guilly appeared at school with a real straw hat!! 22— Drusilda observes Washington’s Birthday bv appearing in a new sweater!!! 23— No school today. MARCH 1—Came in like a lamb. 6-7—“The Rivals.” 12—Some wind! Seniors all looking frightened for fear the windows would blow in. 20—Moving dav for typists to annex. 31—Went out like a lion. APRIL 5— Under classmen’s faces shot—nothing lost unless it would be a camera. 6— Class Play announced. 12—Everyone has “spring fever.” 16— Mr. Idle “bawls” Seniors out—asks them if they think they are the whole show. 25— April showers. 26— Civics class stunned—Bill Miller recites. MAY 1—Now the Seniors hurry less For the annual’s gone to press. 5—Track meet. 15—Teachers are unusually kind probably because the Seniors are almost passe. 27— Baccalaureate. 28— Commencement. Miss Schmidt—(During exams) “That’s the fourth time you looked at Harold Bailey’s paper, stop it.” Dale Baughmen—Yell, but Harolds such a punk writer.” One day I bought a lottery ticket for a horse, And whadd’y think? I won it. At once rose visions of me Astride a big black steed Prancing down the avenue ’While all the girls exclaimed “Ain’t he grand?” “Just like Bill Hart!” And then, two days latter, 1 received a letter stating That if I didn’t remove that dead horse From vacant lot 13, I would be pinched. Miss Wing in Civics explaining government protection. “Now Leland. what method would you use in regaining your pocketbook if I stole it?” Leland B.—“Armstrong Method !” t t j 1923 j RETROSPECT j 1923 ? ♦ Advice From the Seniors In the Village of Wapa-pa Near the shining river Auglaize Senior Warriors, the Great-Hearted Call the Tribe of Juniors hither, Bid them listen to the warnings Which their vanquishers afford them; Bid them leave their narrow pathwa) With it’s quibblings and it’s pitfalls And strike out a nobler trail, Such as Senior Braves have followed. Let no mean unworthy spirit Cause them to o’erlook the Freshmen Nor to undervalue Sophomores; Let them never bluffing practise Lest they be found out by teachers And confusion come upon them, Lest they wail and weep in anguish ; “Thus did Twenty-Three before us,” Know ye not, O classmates, Juniors, That the ways of mighty Seniors Are beyond your reach and ken ? Felt you not their hidden wisdom And their deep and subtle charm ? Saw you ne’er the flash of vision Which lit up their noble faces As they challenge gave their masters To investigate behavior? (July they dared cast such challenge For they only had the magic To assail the forts of conduct And leave supervisors speechless Try not to disclose their secret, It will merely trouble give you Gaze upon the trail they’re leaving— Long and bright, and steep and winding. Full of pleasant shaded places, Full of unexpected turnings, Marked with arrows upward pointing To the land where yet no footstep Mars the beauty of the Greensward Or disturbs the peaceful silence. Perfect freedom ! Endless Vision ! Such the land that Seniors enter As they leave this trail behind them. In the meantime, Classmates, Juniors Take the counsel that is proferred; Do the tasks your tribe is given; Seek in lowliness and meekness To enlarge your aspirations 'That a year from now may find you Girt with strength to meet the problems Which shall sometime be presented. Let no petty selfish spirit Keep you deaf to admonitions ()f the Seniors gone before you; Great the mind that bids you follow, Strong the hand that holds the peace-pipe. Will you answer, Oh ye Juniors? Will you cast aside your playthings And take up the task unfinished? Senior Warriors bid you labor In the village of Wapa-pa By the shinimr river Auglaize. THE PERFECT MAN There is a man who never drinks Nor smokes nor chews nor swears Who never gambles, never flirts, And shuns all sinful snares— Tie’s paralyzed. There is a man who never does A thing that is not right His wife can tell just where he is At morning, noon, and night— He’s dead. I 1923 I RETROSPECT ! 1923 I i ! i JOKES THE REAL STUDENTS (With apologies to Lord Dunsany. ACT I (Outside Blunie High School. Some schoolmates are seated on the steps.) Freshman (in discouraged voice)—These days are bad for bluffing. Sophomore—They are had. Junior—Some evil has befallen the teachers. They take no joy in giving us high grades. They are precise and exacting. I sometimes feel sorry for them. Sophomore—They have been thus for many months. What has befallen them ? Junior—There have been chapel talks. One speaker said, “I hope your teachers will be as hard on you as they can.” “Tt looks not well. Sophomore—Tf the teachers do not soften soon, I shall begin to study my lessons. Enter two Seniors—(The first, though not bookish, yet tall and dignified. The second follows close. 1st Senior (with authority)—Is this a Bluffer who speaks? Sophomore—Yes, Senior, a poor Bluffer. 1st Senior—How long has Bluffing existed in our school? Sophomore—Since the erection of the first building, Senior. 1st Senior (in great anger)—And when has a Bluffer ever studied his lessons? When has he ever wrinkled his brow in that or pored over his book in silence? Sophomore (meekly)—Why, he has never done so. 1st Senior—And are you the first to break the tradition? Sophomores—Times are bad for the tradition here. 1st Senior (in scorn)—And you will sink to books? 2nd Senior (reassuringly to Sophomore)—You do not know my friend. He is a great Bluffer. He will fool the teachers. 1st Senior—I will put things right. We will need note-books and pens and perhaps, spectacles. We will look like students and they shall give us grades. Freshman—Yet I have a fear. The Real Students will be angry with us. Curtain falls on 1st Act. ACT IT The assembly Hall of Blume High. Enter the Seven Bluffers with notebooks, pens and spectacles. Teacher—Who are you and where fore come you here? 1st Senior—Who can tell why we come? Teacher (impatiently)—What are these Bluffers and what do they want? 1st Senior—Who said we are Bluffers? (The Bluffers seat themselves in the fashion of students). Teacher—We will instruct you—if ye be students. 1st Senior—Let not any whispering fall upon this assemble; let not any distractions interrupt our work—if we be students. 1923 I RETROSPECT ! 19 2 3 i ft ♦ JOKES Teacher (in questioning tone)—If ye he students? 2nd Senior (to teacher—with awed voice)—He is a very brilliant student. He is no common block-head. Teacher (solicitous)—You are willing to try us? We will bring to you the best we have. (She leaves). (Times lapses. The Bluffers remain seated. Reenter Teacher with list of grades). Sophomore (seizing list from her)—This grade has not been raised at all. Teacher—It is strange that a student should be so eager for a mere grade. 1st Senior—Is it strange that students should love grades? Teacher (watches them devour the marks)—Almost I should say they act like Bluffers! 1st Senior sits back indifferent. A grade is offered him. Tie refuses.) 1st Senior—It is not fitting that T should snatch for marks. I—I may delve deep into the mysteries of science or history, hut I do not seek for grades. The teacher goes out humbled—1st Senior laughs and grabs his card— comes a sound of footsteps heavy and determined. Kilter in single file seven Real Students, bespectacled and each bearing a note-book and a pen. Slowlv they cross the room. Then each points his finger at a Bluffer. Each Bluffer hastily picks up his pen and face assumes a serious expression. The figures go out. Reenter the Teacher. Ah! They are working. These are the Real Students! AN ILL-TIMED PAUSE Mary K.—(Enthusiastically) “And. Reinhold grabbed the ball and hugged it to him— Elizabeth W.—“Ah, to be a football!” Mary K.—“—and then kicked it!” “LADIO” I called my love by radio. In hopes that she would hear. T asked her if she’d marry me, And closed it, “Billy, dear.” Oh, sad is my predicament,— Indeed a sorry mess; When I tuned in my receivers T heard forty answer “Yes.” Mr. Stultz—“What is ordinarilv used as a conductor of electricity?” Madge Musser—“Why, er-r—” Mr. Stultz—“Correct, now tell me what is the unit of electric power?” M. M.—“The what, Sir?” Mr. Stultz—“That will do, very good.” ♦ •••-♦ ••• ♦ •• ♦ ••• ♦ •••« ••• ♦ 19 2 3 ; RETROSPECT ; 1923; JOKES MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT!! Mary Whipp—“When 1 stepped in the fudge.” Irene Marsh—“When I fell off the porch.” Dorothy Longsworth—“When “Penrod” put a snow ball down my boot in front of a crowd of traveling men.” Harry Gross—“When I sampled my special home brew.” Elizabeth Groll—“W hen I took the wrong seat in the study hall.” John Seitz—“When I was bawled out in Mr. Swaidner’s class because I could not prove a proposition.” Arinilda Schuler—“When my sweet potatoe sack tore, the potatoes rolled all over the sidewalk, and 1 had to carry them home in my umbrella.” Lois Ramga— When my voice failed me in English class.” Florence Ramga— When I slipped and fell in front of the High School.” Florence Miller—“The morning I was 'bawled’ out for defacing public property in front of the study hall.” Ronald Minton— When I get 'bawled' out bv Miss Wintzer.” Hazel Nelson—“When 1 was called on to give an impromptu speech.” Carl Smith—“Answering ‘yes’ to a question whether I had the right page or not to Mr. Swaidner, and then he found out differently.” Gladys Myers— The highly complimentary speech Mr. Nott gave after I had won a medal.” Wilbur Morris—“When I blew a fuse out in bookkeeping class.” Kenneth Copeland—“When 1 gave a speech in Public Speaking.” Blanche Beeler—“When Mrs. Miller made me come into the study hall in the A. M. before I powered my nose, so that I would get in before the tardy bell rang.” Clementine Bowsher—“When I got up before my first class in Blume Hi to recite.” Christine Dittmer—“When I slid down the banister and Miss Howell was standing at the end of the stairs.” Virgil Foster—“When I got my December grade in Caesar, (55).” Wilson Arnett—“As I was giving my first current events in English.” Jeanette Howell—“The time I went to a box supper and someone put onions in my box!” Irene Sheets—“In ages past when one D. B. and I fell down on the street car track.” Agnes Tester—“The first time I was sent to the office.” Harold Bailey—“When I step on my pardner’s foot while dancing.” Reinhold Erickson—“When I blush. ' Bernard Fisher—“When the matches caught on fire in my pocket.” Louise Miller—“When I fell down at a roller skating rink.” Ruby Taylor—“When I have to give current events.” Mina Swinehart— When my hair pin fell in a bowl of soup.” Cecelia Higgins—“When I recited on an unprepared French lesson to Mr. Nardin.” Walter Kohler—“When I asked for my first date.” Guilford Archer—“When Mr. Nardin saw me with a cigaret in my mouth.” ••• ♦ • 1923 RETROSPECT t 1923 • i y l j t • • « ••••« ••• • ••• ♦ ••• • ••• ♦ ••• JOKES Lilith Davis—“When I went to a movie and accidently sat down on someone’s lap. Raymond Bobb—“When I am with Ronald Minton and can’t brag of something.” Carrie Lutterbeck—“Taking a tumble with one of my classmates.” Florence Schemmel—“When 1 was a Freshman and my pencil jumped into the pocket of the boy who sat beside me.” Mildred Schemmel—“I had just passed the pool room and was speaking to a ‘sheik’ when my umbrella closed.” Willard Wilson—“When my chair tipped over in the Central after a party.” Bob Schnell—“Performing on ice skates before a crowd—hit a stick— and fell.” Fredric Klipfel—“When 1 picked up the football in one of the big games and started towards our goal.” BATTLE HYMN OF SCHOOL Mine eyes have seen the lessons for the pupils on the board, They are signing out the lessons With which the books of school are stored, And we’ll have to write them out as many others have before Since tests are coming on. We have read the lessons over And have often missed a meal, Just so that our dear teachers, Would more kindly with us deal. Let the teacher born of learning know how tired we often feel While school is going on. They have given forth the orders That in every heart do beat, They are sifting out the answers From the pupils in their seats, And we try our best to answer them And stand upon our feet While the class is going on. Oh, the beauty of the schoolroom Is far more than I can see, With the teachers standing round Just watching you and me ; As they try to make us study, Let us try then to be free While they are looking on. One postmaster solved the problem correctly by sending the letter to John Underwood, Andover, Massachusetts. ♦•••♦• • ♦ ••• • •••� ! 19 2 3 I • ? ♦ ♦ RETROSPECT ! i ♦ ••• ♦ ••• • •• � ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦•••♦•� • ♦ 1923 ! t JOKES “Adieu Fond Friend’’ Having traversed the rough and rugged path of education, thus far, we have arrived at one of the saddest incidents'of our natural lives; we must part with our fondest friends—our studies. e shall say farewell to those of you who are nearest our hearts. “1 never thought it would come to this. I thought that you and I, dear Physics, would never part. our molecular kinetic energy has burned me, you light waves have dazzled me and your law of gravity has oft-times thrown me to earth, but, in spite of all. I love you still. ’ l is true your complicated laws have vexed my muddled brain until I almost thought 1 could hear light and see sound. Such thrills never seriously bothered me, though, and I always found you to be a jolly, reliable companion. So, with sadness in my heart, friend physics, I bid you good-bye.” Rhetoric, Old Chap, I’m sorry—truly sorry—but this is the end. No more shall we travel together in unity and coherence. Your lovely tropes shall be as memories of yesterday. No more similes, no more metaphors, no more metonymy, no more irony. Rut dear rhetoric, rest assured that as long as the habits of narration, description, exposition and argumentation shall persist, you will live in happy memory.” Friend History, you are a thing of the past. We shall have no more of your dates. We shall soon lose all the interesting facts and incidents we have gathered from you—Washington’s discovery of America in 1812; Napoleon’s leadership of the Mexican army in the conquest of Brazil, General Grant’s stand at Bunker Hill and many similar events of historical importance. But, dear History, we all loved you and shall miss you grievously.” “Adieu, Francais ,language of the Troubadour, unpaltable to the Saxon, but liquid in the mouth of the Celt—adieu! adieu 1 hy nasal sounds have been a weariness to my nose, thy sense of word order—il me fait triste—the irregularity of thy verbs a burden to my memory. Now we shall rest a while, you from me, and I of thy sweet music, not literal translation obscure the beauty of thy sentiment.” Literature, you have given us so much culture that it has worried our families. Naturally, they were alarmed when we began to babble bits of poetry around the house and answered the most ordinary questions with quotations from your master, Shakespeare. It was you who made us that way, dear, Literature, but our relatives did not seem to appreciate our culture. Thanks to you, we go out into the world filled with gems of poetry and extracts from orations that have stirred the world. Re assured we shall do you honor if we are called upon to recite at the next party we attend. We can quote from anything from Hamlet” down to Mother Goose.” All that, friend Literature, we owe to you and with much appreciation and sincere regret, we leave you.” HARRY GROSS Mr. Stultz—(Iu Biology) What is the highest form of animal life?” Augusta Abe—(Quickly) The giraffe.” 1923 I RETROSPECT I • I 1923 ! JOKES RIDDLES. WHAT BLUME HIGH TEACHER— 1— Is a common fuel? 2— Standing beside a jug reminds one of an old expression ? 3— Is the cry of a dog? 4— Is a favorite brand of cigaretts? 5— Reminds one of the craftiness of a fox? 6— Is the nickname of a boy plus a male adult? 7— Is part of a bird ? 8— Is never busy? 9— Reminds one of a garden vegetable? 10— Reminds one of the ruling house of England? 11— Is a worker in a flour mill? 12— Is a fence support plus two letters? 13— The first three letters of a word meaning not broad, plus a noise? Id—Colonized Virginia? 16—Is a boy’s nickname plus a work of mound-buildres, minus a vowel ? 1. Cole (coal). 2. Nott (not by a jugful). 3. ITowell. 4. Campbell. 5. Wiley. 6. Dickman. 7. Wing. 8. Idle. 9. Pickleheimer. 10. Wintzer (Windsor) 11. Miller. 12. Postle. 13. Nardin. 14. Schmidt. 15. Stultz. 16. Edmonds. THE WATER OF BATTLELOO Of all the famous battles, That ever have been fought, There’s one that’s still a mystery to me, And though I’ve looked in histories, And many other books, I cannot find a place where it may be. I know the time I heard the name, ’Twas in my history class, And the teacher talked so all could understand, It was all about Napoleon and his troubles over there, With the English, in that far and distant land. But the more I talk about it, The less I seem to know, It has faded far away into the blue, But at last! Hurrah! I have it, And I’ll tell it to the world, ’Twas the famous WATER OF BATTLELOO. HARRY GROSS Senior ’23 Prof. Nardin— ‘ 1 he students were so entranced this morning that they remained in my lecture room all through the lunch hour.” Mr. Idle—“Why didn’t you wake them up?” it ♦ ••• 923 ♦♦ RETROSPECT i 1923 • ••• ♦ • ♦ JOKES TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF '['lie other night, as down the street, I walked with thoughts depressed, I chanced to hear two fellows talk, About the need of rest. “Our lot is very, very hard,” The younger said and sighed, And to this conformation The older had replied: “Oh! yes, I know you have it tough, But did you ever strive, To give the school the best you have, And lead a different life? This thing of staying out of nights, And coming home all in, Is far from right, yes, far from right, ’Tis certainly a sin. And if you only knew the time, The teachers spend each day, In trying to think of a decent grade, You’d not have so much to say.” With that, they turned a corner, And soon were lost to sight, But my thoughts were far from quiet. The rest of that long night. That talk had given me a start, Perhaps those Sophs were right, At any rate I pledged myself, To start right in and fight. From that time on I’ve had good grades And had my good times too, So if you’re down, and almost out Here's some advice to you: Get in the fight, get in it right, Hard work will never hurt you, And when the task has once been done, How good things will seem to you. And if you are inclined to stay, In town till it is late, Just try this plan, then you will see If it doesn’t work first rate.” HARRY GROSS SHAKESPEARE MOTTOES. The Cook (over a steak)—“If ’twere well done when ’tis done, then ’twere well ’twere done quickly.” The Doughboy—“.Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.” The Wash-woman—“Out, damned spot!” The Flapper—Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy.’’ The Debater—“1 only talk right on.” The Landlord—“See what a rent!” The Window-washer—“Ay, there’s the rub.” The Student—“Heaven and earth, must I remember?-’ The Bluffer—“Assume a Virtue if you have it not.” What would you do if you were a postmaster and came across a letter addressed as follow: Wood John Mass. Myron Blume—“I follow that saying, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ but lie keeps a coming just the same. Ned Hoegner—“Try onions.” Cecil H.—“Don’t you think “Tootsie’s Goodby” is thrilling?” Oral S.—“Why, my dear, he has never called on me.” ♦♦ t ♦ ♦ I t 923 RETROSPECT i 1923 JOKES A TRIP TO SCHOOL Hark! We’re off to school again 'I'he Reo’s packed up to the brim, From the teasing habits, we cannot refrain, For each is full of pep and vim. A jollier bunch you cannot find; Crowded, but happy, we roll along; As the wheels weird music seem to grind, ()ur hearts respond with a song. There always is a push and jam As each one struggles for a seat, I� eside his friend Joe or—maybe Sam, The first one there is the one who “beats.” The second row is looked upon with awe. “Don’t sit on me, or I'll be mashed.” “If you sit on me I’ll tell my pa.” To the unlucky such words are often flashed. All such things in fun we take. Life has its sorrows as well as joys, W e smile at misfortune, and make As much noise as any healthy girls and boys. Yen:on, our driver, you cannot surpass, He can li t all the bumps and ruts, For keeping the road lie has some class, I hit he never hits the ditch or trees and stunts. MARY VHIP1L Senior ’23 Miss Campbell—“W hat position did Lowell hold?” W elcome Maxson—“A preacher: he was Minister to Spain.” Mr. Nardin—“ ashington had a wonderful carriage.” (Meaning manner). P ud K.—“That’s nothing 1 have a Ford.” SAFETY FIRST During a hire Prevention Campaign the teacher had impressed upon her pupils the slogan, “Don’t use matches carelessly. Remember the great Chicago fire.” Later during a health campaign the slogan “Don’t spit,” was introduced. “Why do we use the slogan, Johnny?” asked the teacher. “Don’t spit—Remember the Jamestown Hood,” gravely answered Johnny. Richard Kali—“There are burglars downstairs!” Father—“Let them alone, they might be after your saxaphone.” 923 RETROSPECT • 1923 ♦ JOKES SO WOULD I Art limerick up for speedin.g Judge—“Ten days or ten dollars—take your choice. ’ Art—“I’ll take the ten dollars—your honor.” Miss Mytinger— We will now sing that old familiar ballad, entitled,-A Sock on the the Foot is Worth Two in the Eye.” Clay Moore—“Did you ever hear of a person killed by a deadly glance? Jake Coil—“No, but I know of a guy who got a broken arm due to an empty stair.” Engilsh Teacher—(Seeking to illustrate the inductive method, “Richard, how would you go about it to discover the anatomy of a frog?” Richard Ruppert—“I’d bisect him.” Virgil DuBois—((Writing concerning The Ancient Mariner)—“And whenever the Ancient Mariner got a pain, he would tell his story and then the pain would stop.” : 1923 ? • «►� � RETROSPECT I � ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ■ •• 923 ! ♦ JOKES CAN YOU BEAT THIS FOR A DEFINITION? “Passive voice is when the object of that verb becomes the subject of this one.” Stanley M.—“ hat did the war accomplish?” Mr. Xott—“It got me my bonus.” Question:— Discuss the first crusade; ditto for the second.” Answer:-— Ditto was a leader of the second crusade. He fought many battles and killed a lot of men. but no one ever knew what became of Ditto.” One day when Oley Foster was on his way to St. Johns he met Arthur Emerick who was leading a very lean looking horse down the road. With much joy Oley said to Arthur, Get inside that horse. Art, and it will help to fill him out a little.” I would,” Arthur replied, “if his mouth was as big as yours.” Mr. Edmunds in manual training— How many know how to make a Venetian blind?” (All held their hands np) All right Carl, you tell us.” Carl Puariea—stammering— I’d poke my finger in his eye.” Freshman— Hawaii” Sophomore—“I Hayti tell you.” Junior—“Aw Guam!” (ADVICE TO GIRLS) Girls, when you dress up, be careful not to smile for it lights up your face and might set the powder ofif. When you tell a man something it goes in one ear and out the other; when you tell a woman something, it goes in both ears and out her mouth! Mildred S— And you wouldn’t begin a journey on Friday?” Kenneth C—“Not I.” Mildred—“I can’t understand how you can have faith in such a silly superstition. Kenneth— Xo superstitution about it Saturday is my pay day.” Louise B—“Is your father going to let them leave this pile of dirt here all night.” Kathryn F.— What else can he have them do with it?” Louise B.—“I'd have them dig a hole and shovel it in.” ♦ ••• ♦ + ♦••• ♦••• ♦ Judge— V hat have you to say for yourself?” Howard Sellers— I want to say, your honor, that I wasn't going any faster than that officer who arrested me.” 1923 I RETROSPECT JOKES 923 Alma Knatz—“Oh, he needs a lot of sand. Alma Knatz—“Oh, he needs a lot of sand.’’ Mrs. Miller—“What figure of speech is this, ‘Love my Teacher' ?” Jim Spees—“Sarcasm.” Mrs. Shultz—“Alta, the next time that young sophomore brings you home I don’t want you to stay so long on the porch.” Alta—“Why mother, I only stood there for a second.” Mrs. Shultz—“I thought I heard a third or fourth.” - -••• ♦ � •� ♦ Miss Pickleheimer—(Explaining how to take objects out of the eye) “But a pencil is rather clumsy to turn the eyelid back with, can anyone think of something better?” Alleene Shaw—“One of these key openers to sardine cans might be all right.” Senior—“Don’t you know why I refused you.” Junior—“I can't think.” Senior—“You guessed it. STONE BLIND The night was cold and so was she, As they strolled in the park. They sat down on a wooden bench And threw pebbles in the dark. “When I see all these rocks,” said she, (and it steadily grew colder). “And stones and things, I only wish You were a little boulder.” Miss Postel—“What kind of birds are frequently kept in Lefty M.—“Jail birds.” captivity Miss Wing—“Frederic, define Pan-Americanism.” Frederic K—“I don’t think I can.” Miss W.—“Well, what’s the meaning of the word ‘‘pan?” Frederic K.—“That’s some kind of a kitchen utensil.” Marian F.—“Ever kept a diary. Madge?” Madge M.—“Rather; I’ve kept one, for the first week in January, for years.” The cast was at the studio posing for the picture. The room was small and hot and the waiting made it much hotter. Finally Virgil Foseer could stand it no longer and said I may look green on the picture, hut 1 did nt know they were going to try t o bake us first.” . i i I 4 Staff Appreciation : THIS edition of the Retrospect ■ could never have been put j out liad it not been for the loyal support of the business men who t so liberally advertised in this t volume; therefore we thank these loyal boosters and ask our J subscribers to patronize those j who patronize us. 4 ...........� ....... ■■................. • ♦♦ YEAR BOOK SPECIALISTS WASH DRAWINGS RETOUCHING PEN DRAWINGS COPPER HALFTONES ZINC HALFTONES ENGRAVEDAND ZINC ETCHINGS COLOR ENGRAVINGS EMBOSSING DIES ELECTROTYPES NICKELTYPES 0 STATIONERY ravine FOR T WAYNE', INDIAN PERSONALSERVICE-gwe work inperson with the Staff i ; SvsVvev-TiewweY I; I : : ; j I AX o-Wve j ; 'WlVcvaU | j TCfawte C o vuv$ i i TRY Leithauser’s New Drug Store AND Ice Cream Parlor : ♦ Phone M-1588 EASTMAN AGENCY | ’NOTHER SOUL GONE WRONG Lloyd Finke wrote the following letter to the Karo Corn Syrup Co.,— “Dear Sirs: Though I have taken six cans of syrup my feet are now no better than when I started. ---------1 w.F.Pauscn son I OUR MOTTO: Courteous Treatment Prices Right Telephone, Main 1301 DELIVERIES t 9:00 A M. 3:00 P. M. [ Zint’s New Shoe Store Phone Main 1959 JaGoD Zint Will Zint The Auglaize National Bank WAPAKONETA, OHIO We Pay Interest On Time Deposits ♦ ♦ f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i A Checking Account Gives Receipt For All Bills Paid Capital, $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, $65,000 OFFICERS: W. J. McMURRAY, President WILLIAM BITLER, Vice President ? t A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier i DIRECTORS: I ♦ J. M. COPELAND W. J. McMURRAY S. A. HOSKINS J. F. SEITZ H. E. PIEL WILLIAM BITLER t L R. C. HAMAN EDWIN ABE A. G. BOOGHER fRANCIS’ SWEETLAND Makers of Pure Candies ! and Delicious Ice Cream • If You Like the Be,st Come j to Us | • On Your Next Social Party j Serve Our j FROZEN PIE j 20 E. Auglaize St. I Phone Main 1310 | wahrer's OARAGES Good Service ♦ Has Built Our Business j and We Are Still Growing . ♦ •♦••• ♦ .� ♦ ■ ♦ ••• ♦ “I believe this is the last drink I’ll take,” said the about-to-be-reformed gentleman as he picked up a bottle of wood alcohol by mistake. ♦ ? I ♦ Dorothy L.—“Do you like indoor sports?” Ruth M.—“Yes, if they know what time to go home.1 Cash Paid for Cream Eggs and Poultry SCHULTZ Cream Station mini Naoei j Electrical Go. t Everutfiiny Electrical : WASHING MACHINES EUREKA GLEANFRS RADIO EQUIPMENT W. F, SCHULTZ, Prop. Phone Main 1646 f We Invite You to Become Identified With This Bank THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ECOXETA, ip� WAPAKONETA, OHIO JL Capital Stock, $200,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $100,000.00 Total Resources, $2,300,000.00 Charles F. Herbst, President Harry G. Fisher, Vice-President E. A. Hauss, Vice-President J. F. Moser, Cashier Tlie Largest Financial Institution In tlie County I A Complete Line of I || Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear | DOTY DRY GOODS CO. “The Daylight Store” 1..................................1 Ilo Minich—(Rushing madly from the field) “Oh Jim, save me!” Jim Spees—“I told you that a cow is only dangerous when it has lost its calf.” Ilo—“That’s why I was so frightened; I couldn’t see a calf anywhere.” I ! PielBrothers i Vp to Date Clothiers t Wapakoneta, Ohio West. HYDRAULIC TIRE SETTER Buggy and Wagon Tires Reset While You Wait Under Hydraulic Process ...THE... NEW WAPAKONETA | WHEEL COMPANY j i------------------: j WAPAKONETA, OHIO j J. D. Groll ! THE DOERING ► Furniture Store HARDWARE GO. ► Complete Home Furnishers Hardware, faints, VICTROLAS Snortino Goods Funeral Directors j FAVORITE Auto Service 1 URNA6ES Wapakoneta, Ohio WAPAKONETA OHIO Stop! Look! Listen! She is attractive—you stop; you look; and after you marry her you listen. (John Seitz looking out of the window sees many Fords along the side of the road) “Gee! I thought they sold good louse powder now adays.” | Cozy Corner | Cigar Store “Home of Recreation” Imported Cigars Fine Box Candies j Agent Columbus Mutual Life 1 Insurance Company E. L. AYERS, Prop. East of Hotel Steinberg me I ft w. Taeiisch | Sons Go. The Grocers ♦ i WAPAKONETA, O. ! I Helpline) ! Studio WAPAKONETA, OHIO i axvd SVvWsWe YicYwve 3vamv $ t Your friends can buy anything you can ! give them except your j t Photograph ; i IkodaVs, ‘SW.ms wA Sw V .es j | Let Us do Your Developing and Printing | I k‘7) e S iAio Qm V A } t its Hit list.... For every occasion and to suit every purse. From the inexpensive piece of Silverware to the most expensive Diamond. Moser's Jewelry Store Clem Houtz—(Day before exams) “I want a quarters worth of carbolic acid.” Clerk—“This is a hardware store, but we have a fine assortment of — er— ropes, revolvers, and razors.” r . Why You Should Invest Your Surplus Money With The Citizens Building Loan Company.......................... Because—Your investment is absolutely safe. Because—Your investment is secured by First Mortgage on Keal Estate, the best security you can get. Because—Your investment is always worth its face value. Because — We only loan money here at home and know that the security is absolutely safe. We invite you to come in and make a deposit, whether large or small and let us explain our way of doing business. The Citizens Building Loan Company FRED A. KLIPFEL, Secretary • ♦ «•« ♦ «•« • ♦ ••• -� ••• � � .� A Well Groomed Foot Commands Respect and f Co nf i dence• ARCH PRESERVER SHOES f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ have everything in them that a good shoe should have. Look for the TRADE MARK. We are Exclusive Agents for this Wonderful Shoe in Wapakoneta, Ohio Newcomb Zimpfer Walter Kohler—“Where are you going?” Dana Richardson—“To the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Asylum.” Walter—“What for?” Dana—“A couple of chaperones.” ♦ ; All that You Hear About | “florsheim Shoes” j TheirGood Looks j Perfect Fit j Long Endurance j is Fully Verified by the Genuine Satisfaction You Keceive when You Wear Them. You Will Find the Price loti for Shoes of this High Quality ♦ Newcomb Zimpfer | - Agents, Wapakoneta, Ohio t MEMORIALS THE GROCERS t K0LTER SEITZ ! r— | 5 ve S ove 1 wA • Tnce j ! © j j K0LTER SEITZ | j WAPAKONETA, OHIO j Phone Jackson 1850 Quality of stock and workmanship is our only consideration when we buy our stock and you will not be disappointed, after the lapse of many years, by an unpleasant appearance of your memorial, if you purchase it of us. THE ARCHER I MEMORIAL WOKKS i has Elmer Deal—“Can you do anything to anybody for something he not done?” Mr. Dickman—“Of course not.” Elmer—“Well, I haven’t prepared my lesson.’’ THE WHITE MEAT MARKET s 1 ALL KINDS OF FRESH AND SALTED MEATS Phone Main 1536 KAH SHAW 117 W. Auglaize St John M. Wchner Son Dealer in Stoves. Ranges, Mantels and Furnaces Plumbing and Gas Fitting Spouting and Roofing WAPAKONETA, OHIO Patterson Block Phone Main 1848 i 4 You Are Always Welcome at The Peoples National Bank The Friendly Bank Always glad to see you Always glad to serve you Hoover! It Beats as it Sleeps. i as it Cleans I ♦ FOR SALE BY j Smith Bros. Electrical 60. i WflPAKONETfl, OHIO | Louise Miller—“When Ruckie danced with me last night he kept letting his hand slip down my back. Vivian A.—“I hope you rebuked him!” Louise—“I did, I told him to keep it up.” Brockert’s : Base Ball I SHOESTORE | Scores BOOTS, SHOES AND KUBBERS FOK SERVICE Wapakoneta, Ohio Received Daily by Ticker at me Alpha Bowling fluey Bowilno Gandy Soft Drinks ♦ t . ♦ Sibert Son ♦ Shoe Repairers • Shoes Repaired and Service I Leave Your Laundry at ♦ Whiteman's ♦ ? News Stand I Most Up-to-date Laundry in j the city, or phone ? Main 178! ♦ Dealer in all kinds of Maga- | zines and Papers ♦ Also Subscriptions taken for J same ♦ JOHN r. WHITEMAN, Proper j POOR BOB Bob Runkle was seen going towards St. Marys the other morning with a gun. When asked his mission he replied that he was going to hunt for the gulf lynx. (Golf links). i Nothing But the Best i of Everything t i f ♦ ------------- ♦ t : Try Our Famous Malted Milk Abraham's Confectionery | S. ABRAHAM, Prop. j Hotel Steinberg I________________________ i ♦ f ♦ ♦ HAMILTON SAYS— ♦ We carry only the Exclusive ♦ Eaton, Crane and Pike line of Stationery } I Crane's Linen Lawn and ♦ Eaton’s Highland Linen in all the shades and borders ♦ You are judged by your stationery ♦ M. WM. HAMILTON Books and Stationery WAPAKONETA, OHIO | f ♦ f. ♦ ♦ • ; : ♦ ? ♦ f ♦ ♦ ? ♦ wapakoneta Madilne Knives anflT oois The capacity of our Knife Department has been greatly increased, and we are in excellent position to furnish all kinds of machine knives made from Laid. Solid, or High Speed for cutting Steel, Iron, Tin, Lead, W ood, Paper, etc. By using only the best quality of steels and having a modern equipment for heat treating and grinding we can guarantee there are no better knives Made in America,than those stamped The Wapakoneta Machine Co. Wapakoneta, Ohio, U. S. A. «• ♦ ••• ♦«•«♦� Mr. Nott— W hat's the meaning of mastoid?” Jeannette Howell—“That's an animal.” ♦ Dave Logan— You can't lend me a couple of dollars?” Guilford A.—“How did you know that?” -X'VS 1 , v - . ra Wi 'i- . vn � “He -■ tr ’ V ■ _ ‘ Tv . k■ ' 4 • � i . _