Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1927 volume:

£ Table of Contents: -•-- Book I. Administration Book II Classes Book III. Activities Book IV. Athletics Book V. Satire FOREWORD E, the editors, to whom the making of this book has been intrusted have sought to transmit and perpetuate the memoirs of our years of happiness and responsbility and our We submit this .Retrospect to the Alumni, under graduates, and friends of Illume High School confident that it will be received as it was intended; as a favorable indication rather than as an evidence of accomplishment. That, we hope, may davs in red and white. come later. he Retrospect Appreciation TO MISS CLARA POSTLE whose splendid attitude, and whose untiring efforts have been a vital force and whose cheerful helpfulness, kind advice, and faith in us have led us on, we the Staff, wish to express our sincere appreciation. THE task of keeping four hundred students honorable in conduct, obedient to law, loyal to school and injterested in work, is not an easy one. Yet Mr. Idle had done this successfully. By tact, friendliness. and fair treatment of all. lie has met the many problems in schoo, and has solved them, thereby winning not only the respect of the studen body but the support of the community. He has raised and kept the standards of the school high, and we appreciate him as a teacher, principal, and friend. Principal W. Sanders Idle Our Faculty WE, the members of the class of ’27, feel that the faculty of B. H. S. are often slighted in the publication of a year book. Because of this we have dedicated this page to them. Perhaps now we do not realize what we owe to them, but in later years we will be able to fully appreciate the many things they havec done for us. We are proud of our school and we can see that it has been through the willing aid of the faculty that Illume High stands in such worthy estimation in the minds of the citizens of Wapakoneta. Thus in recalling the accomplishments of our school, let us always remember our indebtedness to our faculty. The Faculty MISS SARAH HOWELL Assistant Principal, Wapakoncta High School, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio MISS MAY WING Hiram College A. B„ University of Wisconsin. Radcliffe College, Columbia University, Resident of Fairfield, Ohio MR. O. E. STULTZ blnffton College A. B., Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio -Blume Hi 192 7 MISS CLARA POSTLE Ohio State University, University of VV isconsin. Resident of VVapakoneta, O. MR. DON JONES Dennison University B. Sc.. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio c o o© xs ooo o s cx3 os Th e R e t r o s p e c t :=xx3 o 3x The Faculty MISS PERA CAMPBELL Defiance College A. B.. University of Wisconsin. Resident of Wapakoneta, O MISS HELEN TODD Bluffton College A. B., Resident of Rockford. Ohio MISS CLARA EVANS Miller School. Cincinnati. Bliss College, Resident of Washington, C. II. MISS GRACE MYTINGER Oberlin Conservatory, National Summer School for Music Supervisors, Pennsylvania Supervisor's School, Resident of Chillicothe, Ohio MR. L. D. SMITH Coach. Wittenberg A- B„ Resident of Springfield, Ohio Blume Hi 192 7 MISS CLEONE ALBRIGHT Iowa State College Ames B. Sc., Resident of Wapakoncta, Ohio The Retrospectso o oo oeo oeoO' The Faculty MR. HENRY MOSER University of Michigan B. Sc., Ohio State University A. B-, Resident of Wapakon-eta, Ohio MISS MARGUERITE SLOAN Ohio Wesleyan College A. B„ Resident of Stryker, Ohio MR. HAROLD EDMONDS Ohio Stale University B. Sc.. Resident of Wapakoncta, Ohio MR- PAUL MAELKA Purdue University B. Sc.. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio Blume Hi 1927 o The Retrospect The Faculty MISS ADA MARVIN Findlay College A. R„ Columbia University 'AIR. RICHARD POOLE M iami-Jacobs Business College, Bowling Green Normal College, Resident of Quincy, Ohio MISS NELLIE CRADDOCK Ohio State University B- Sc., Resident of Wellington, Ohio MISS FRIEDA SWINK Secretary of Blunie High School, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio MR. C. P. STEIN Efficient Janitor of Blume High MR. F. RINEHARDT Efficient Janitor of Blume High Blume Hi 192 7 Class of 192 7 MARTHA ABBOTT Xo one ever saw Martha worried, and you ought to hear her laugh. She claims not to show favoritism to any of her studies, but she has other duties including writing a letter to him.” ALICE AGENBROAD Staff typist; a happy, carefree Senior-Alice never worries. She can sing. Oh! Vcu should hear her. You can’t be with Alice long and still be sad. for she drives away care by her optimism- Is that why a certain ex-Scnior is always happy??? Alice as Staff Typist proved very efficient. AUDLENE ARCHER When Audlene can’t think of anything to say, she giggles. She has won a reputation for herself by her ability to laugh easily. Nevertheless, she accomplishes her tasks well, and has many friends- MARTHA AUFDERHAAR Martha is of the quiet sort and tends strictly to her own affairs and studies. She shines in commercial work. Martha has not yet become a patron of the barber and here’s hoping she never will, as her chief beauty is her long dark locks. JAMES BACHMAN James is a modest, reserved young man. He always has an opinion on any subject and makes good grades. When he decides to do a thing, it is quite sure to be done. DELBERT BECKER Boys’ Ath- Ed.; Class Play: the handsomest man in school. Xo woncier Mary loves hin! He’s a star when it comes to football, but he’s been very careful not to injure his health by studying too hard. As a result, lie has sometimes told amusing stories while endeavoring to bluff.” o o o The Retrospects Class of 19 2 7 FOREST BEECH Forest is quiet and does not try to boss anyone except himself. He minds his own business exclusively, and though he does apperciate a good joke, he never indulges in overseeming mirth. PAUL BOESEL Class President—Class Play We like him ’cause he tries to make Our class the one true blue And just because you’re Sr. President, Mr. Boesel, here’s to you! Paul has been successful at basketball in playing center- He has a host of friends (including both sexes) who wish him success as a future Congressman. MARY BOWERSOCK Though apparently quiet and calm, she is not entirely destitute of liveliness and buoyancy. Mary, after leaving Buckland High School, decided to come to Blumc High and help increase the ranks of the Senior Class. She’s a bright student and we all admire her. TRESSIE BOWMAN Trcssic never breaks any rules; she is one of the silent members of our class and is kind and gentle as well as an industrious worker. SUie’s as sunny as her hair. WALTER BRAUTIGAM Although Walter is kind, he possesses no heart for it has been captivated by one of the fair sex of the Class of ’28. We hope that the happy romance will continue in the future- GERTRUDE BROREIN Gertrude is unobtrusive, and wastes no time while getting her lessons. We expect that she will make good for she has won the admiration of her teachers and has the friendship of her classmates. Blume Hi 192 7 CHARLES BROWN Business Manager—Class Play—Charles is one of the famous athletic men of our class. Another favorite form of amusement for him is French. His entrances and exits to and from a class room resemble an electrical storm; rapid as lightning and noisy as thunder. His work on the staff as Bus. Manager has been splendid. MARY BUCHS Mary never lets anything interfere with her pleasures. She is so attractive that she charms all the boys within sixty miles. Whenever Mary goes out driving she usually heads the Essex west' HELEN BURK Helen has a dignity all her own which some mav find hard to surpass, but those who know her best realize that she is a lovely girl. By her thoughtful attitude, we expect that she has a Romeo. Helen is very intelligent. WINIFRED CAMPBELL Winifred means business. His air of in-dependance can be pardoned when one considers this man’s talents. He knows all about tires and will some day be prominent in that business. ALTHEA CANNON Althea is a speed shark when it comes to typing. No doubt she will become famous as one of the world’s greatest stenographers- She is sociable and easy to please. ROY CHRISTLER ’’Red is a representative young American. A jolly fellow, with mischief gleaming from his eyes. He has several times suffered from a ticklish sensation around his heart. He has wooed and won the maid of his desire. Hi 1927 3 o 3 o 3 o 3'r] he Retrospect o oooe Class of 192 7 DOROTHY COIL Dorothy loves to dance; in fact she’s the incarnation of fun and good nature. She has a vein of humor sufficient to rid all her friends of the blues. When one meets Dot coming to school he knows it’s a sure sign to get a “move on” for she seldom gives herself much of a margin- ALICE ECKENWILER Girls’ Ath. Ed.—Eckie possesses a number of splendid characteristics. She is jolly, independent, carefree and loves sports. Therefore she was chosen athletic editor of the Staff. She has done excellent work. Alice's graduation will leave a vacancy in the Girls’ Basketball Team that will be hard to fill. LEONA ECKENWILER Honey”, though small, has an unlimited supply of knowledge- She is a very good commercial student. She’s the only person we can. imagine who loves a bill (Bill). He has driven her throughout the year to and from school. We expect that we shall be offering our heartiest congratulations within the near future. ROGER ELSASS Roger is short when it comes to height, but in other things he seems to be up to the standard. He’s good in dealing with all sorts of mathematics. Success to him! FRANCIS EMERSON We present to you some of nature’s noblemen! Francis is rather slow at times, but give him time and he will accomplish wonders. He may be bashful around his boy friends, but with the girls—maybe we’d be surprised- MARION ERB Marion doesn’t bother anyone except when he wishes to find out something that he doesn’t know. He’s very seldom seen wasting his and other people’s time. We imagine that he will be associated with a large Bakery some day. ume Hi 192 7 Class of 1927 LOIS FESSLER Lois is always happy and has a smile for all of us—all of the time- She is a splendid worker and accomplishes all the tasks assigned to her. She is admired by all of her classmen; by one individual (Harold) in particular. LOUISE FISHER The girl of attractive appearance and beautiful eyes is one of the sweetest girls in our class—just ask George. Most of her conflicts with the opposite sex arise because ‘‘I just can’t make my eyes behave!” Louise is a valued chum because of her willingness to assist ii :r friends and teachers at all times. HAROLD FOGT Harold is of a retiring nature and is well liked. He advocates the principle “One can not always be a hero, but one can always be a man.” Girls in his estimation are a menacing calamity- Blu me Hi I EUNICE FRIDEGER Gentle and quiet are words descriptive of Eunice who’s very studious and self contained. While in Blume High, her work has always been excellent, so that her time has been successfully and pleasantly spent. MARY GOEKE Editor-in-Chicf Retrospect. Modest and seemingly shy, but what power of initiative, of perspicuity, of ability to accomplish the tasks set for her. The ease with which she performs her work is fascinating. The grace with which she moves among others is charming. t DOYLE HAHN Doyle always takes keen delight in arguing. and he will no doubt become a great orator, as he argues on anything or nothing at all. His greatest pleasure is teasing Glenn- Here’s a good sport who adds lively spirit to our class. DOROTHY HEIL Dorothy is a lover of silence in school because she is reserved and quiet; she recites excellently when called upon. Here’s a very nice girl who never breaks a rule. MARY K. HEINL Society Ed.—Class Play—Here’s a scholar and a right good one. However, Kate does not spend her time worrying, but takes events as they come. She’s an attractive young lady of admirable qualities and likes a certain “Flaming” Youth- CARL HEMMERT A person: never had a truer friend than Carl. It might be said that he is just a little bit bashful around girls, but then, perhaps at times, he is not. Carl is very attractive when he blushes. RICHARD HENGSTLER Richard always lives in the hope that someone else in the class knows the lesson better than he. He knows all about farming and we’re looking for him to choose one of the present Senior girls and settle down within a few years. HAROLD HESLET Here’s to our Caruso of the future! His wonderful voice has made him quite well known round about town. Harold still has time to take an important part in all of the other school activities. Much success to you! CLAYTON KANTNER Clayton is one of that kind who does not depend on “bluff” to get through the world, for he really knows what he’s talking about, and is never satisfied until he knows the why and wherefore of everything- His good word is an honor to the class. Blume Hi 1927 Class of 192 7 WILBURT KNERR A little man with a big voice which is capable of penetrating brazen doors and walls of stone. His recitations spiced with humorous expressions and quaint accent are relished by both teachers and pupils. DOROTHY KOCH Dorothy is not a social butterfly, but she's genuine, cheery, steady, and loyal in all of her work. Such qualities mean happiness and success. GEORGE H- KOCH Staff Play—George's mischievousness has given hint an unusual degree of popularity. His mind often wanders away from his studies to more exciting thoughts of basketball and Louise. George is one of those good natured sports who is liked by everyone. CARL KRIEGER Class Play—Carl is a voluble talker and argumentation is his chiefest source of delight except—well, a few' other things. He's pleasant to associate with, is considered an excellent student and we predict a brilliant future for him. ANNABELLE KREITZER Ann is a lump of fun and good nature. Her loquacious disposition has made her one of the most popular girls in our class. This lady of beauty loves to dine, dance, and gossip- OLIVER KUCK Oliver finds real enjoyment in studying all about scientific farming methods. He shows ability in that line and wre feel sure that he will be successful. His manner is kind toward all. B1 ume Hi 192 •3K 3 The Retrospect Class of 1 9 2 7 GLENN LANNING Shall we attempt to describe Glenn? He is short and blonde, with a degree of quietness which gives us little opportunity to judge him. Do not be misled into thinking that he is always silent. When he is out in society, you might be surprised. We have proof of his good nature and ability to take a joke. MARY LUSK If you are feeling gloomy and in need of someone to cheer you up just talk to Mary- The cure is guaranteed. She glides over the rough spots of life with an ease which is the envy of all who know her. She is always jolly and. everywhere you find her, Mary is the life of the crowd. OPAL LYNCH Opal is a cheerful girl and a kind and sympathetic friend. She always has a ready smile for ever one. Though she is quiet in school, we suspect that she is planning great things and will some day win recognition by carrying out these plans. WINONA LYNCH Methinks these silent people hear, sec, and feel things which other people miss. Winona is as quiet as a mouse, most unassuming, and has a careful consideration for those about her. She endeavors to fill her niche in life and does this cheerfully- LEAH MALSTON Leah believes in keeping her thoughts to herself and conducts herself with an air of mystery which is bewildering to one who wishes to bring these thoughts to light. She always attends strictly to her own affairs, yet takes an interest in what is going on about her. LELA MARKER Lela argues in behalf of the yellow race when such an argument is brought up. We suspect that this is merely for the sake of arguing, although she seems very earnest .on the subject. Do not suppose that Lila’s is a one track mind. She has all the greatness that tradition gives to a short person in the words, “Small but mighty.” DOROTHY MARTIN Assistant Editor of Retrospect—Serene, reticient, dignified; a prodigy of “conscience” with whom the fiend never seein” to be at war. There is beneath this calm exterior a vein of humor that lends charm of manner and buoyancy of spirit. MARY E. MASON Staff Play—Dull? No! Slow? No! A man-hater? No! What then? A splendid all-around classmate and friend, bubbling over with good spirits and the joy of living. A veritable rainbow maker. Mary is an example of great happiness in a small package. WILLIAM MAULT Staff Play-—What can be said of one who says so little and moves so quietly as “Willie?” William is not of an opposing nature and seems to escape getting into scrapes, as well as arguments. We wonder how he does it. Willie has for some time been engaged in the study of honey and bees. If any information is wanted, just ask and you will be told all about “honey.” CHARLES MAYER Charles is one of the workers in our class, and we are sure that he will some day make himself known in the business world- He possesses an ability to get a-licad, which foretells future success. We wish him good luck, vet it would take even more than the lack of luck to deter Charles in his purpose. CORA METZ Cora’s course of study has been chiefly in commercial work. She has a desire for pleasure which will aid her in business, and a dignity which some may find bard to surpass. Few persons really know Cora, but to her friends, she is a good, faithful companion. WILMA METZ V iltna is very gentle and unobtrusive, but studious and self-contained. She combines dignity and a pleasant manner in a way whieh makes her a help and corn-tort to her friends. She has been in Blume High School four years, and is a diligent worker, so that her time has been well and pleasantly spent- Blume Hi 1927' The Retrospect Class of 19 27 CLETUS METZGER Cletus was chosen the most dignified boy in our class, and with good reason. He carries himself in a way which makes everyone realize that someday he will do something important. He is not obtrusive yet he makes his presence felt wherever he goes. DONNA MILLER “I want to he successful in business and I am willing to work toward that goal. I endeavor to have fun as often as possible and try to arrange this so that it will not interfere with my lessons-What more must be said? MARJORIE MILLER Marjorie is taking a commercial course, but we know she is also interested in music, as she is a member of both the Glee Club and Orchestra. She always seems to have something to do, and knows how to enjoy herself. MARY MILLER Mary loves Basketball and all sports, and therefore, is going to take up Physical Training at college. Mary’s appearance, however, makes one think of her as a Spanish Dancer instead of the former. Her generosity wins a place for her wherever she goes. LOLA MILLIETTE How shall we describe Lola? ’Twere well nigh impossible to do so and yet give you a true conception of her jolly nature unless you arc already acquainted with her. Lola is a friend to all and likewise the friend of all. She can make a dark path bright in the smallest possible time- KATHRYN MYERS Kathryn is a friendly girl with no small amount of pep. She has an ability to get along with people which is marvellous. She is one of these characters who means to do something for the world and make her presence felt. Blume Hi 192 KENNETH PFAFF Kenneth does not seem to worry about being late, even with a penalty of forty-five minutes tacked on to his school hours. Kenneth is not always behind; to be frank, he keeps up with styles and occupies a high place in society. It has been hinted that for some time he has been guilty of serenading and courting, but the report is not verified. MABEL RINEHART Mabel is a willing worker and the possessor of ambition and persistency to an extent which foretells future success. Yet she is fun-loying and as the world has need of a recipe for the correct combination of mirth and industry we hope that Mabel will soon see fit to divulge the secret- BERTHA RAMGE Bertha is very resolute in her work, but scarcely gives us a chance to discover her plans for the future or even the present for she has decided upon her work and will accomplish it. even if she has not put her plans before the public, for she is an ambitious worker. SARRA RITCHIE Joke Editor—-Vivacious and merry is our little joke editor. Sarra loves to know what is going on around her. and gives you the kind of friendship that makes you glad to be alive. She's every inch an optimist as she always looks on the bright side of life. AUBREYROMSHE Behold, a man who will win for himself in this world a place of renown! You can t keep a good man down. Aubrey has shown himself capable of keeping up a good standard of grades in his regular studies and often serves as a teacher in manual training. We suspect that this work will be taken up extensively by Aubrey in the future. HOYLAND ROSTORFER Hoyland is a sweet girl and everybody likes her immensely- She has lofty standards and her efforts are many and varied. She has pretty hair, and this combined with her sunny disposition, makes her very attractive. Hi 192 7- me LAVERA RUCK La era is another one of the many girls of Blume High who expects to carry out a commercial career. Considering the training they have had and their own possibilities, we know that all of them will be successful. Lav era shows expertness in this line. MYRTLE RUCK Here is a happy girl who makes friends of all with whom she comes in contact. Her friends are many, her enemies are few, if she has any. We know that she will continue to make many friends and will keep the old ones, as she has a sunny personality and does not worry others with her troubles- HAROLD SCHERER Another worker! We have many such men in our class; indeed it is quite an exceptional class. Harold is a member of the orchestra, and is winning fame for himself in the school and among the public by his splendid bass voice for he is a member of the Glee Club. HOWARD SCHNELL Staff Play—People are needed to give pep and spice to this old world. If it needs it as badly as we feel it does, Howard is a rare treasure and he and his assets should be carefully guarded by the school-He has no end of energy and a good deal of initiative. We must give him a chance to use it. FRED SCHULER Joke Editor—Here’s a lad with a roguish look and who has real business ability. Fritz can sell “Adds” His popularity among girls as well as boys is incomprehensible. and his appreciation of a good joke makes him very agreeable company. He says, “Laugh and the world laughs with you: knock and you knock alone.” —Fritz laughs! HERBERT SCHULER Herbert seems to have a terrible habit of talking to himself. We haven’t the slightest idea what he says- He seems to be very thoughtful and probably if these thoughts would be brought to light, they might be of great benefit to the inhabitants of the earth. His vein of wit and humor are outstanding, if one attempts to characterize him. Blume Hi 192 7 m he Retrospect - Class of 192 7 MARIE SCHULER Marie depends on herself and that is why she succeeds in the things she attempts. Very likely stenography will he her work later on. To those who are well acquainted with her, she is an honest-to-goodness companion. LURA SCHUMANN Lura lets her light shine among her fellow men without a doubt, but she certainly does not force it upon them. She puts it up to us to see her possibilities and though she seems quite shy, dare we admit that we have seen her step out with _________________________? BERTHA SMITH Bertha has proved true to her colors by the good work she has done, and the effort she has put forth. She has never caused a disturbance of any kind, as «t has always been her desire to attend strictly to her own business. Many friends wish her a happy future- MARION SMITH Marion is one of the nicest young men who came to us from the rural districts. He has a pleasing personality that has won a spot for him in our hearts. Marion has done good work and has been punctual and regular in his attendance. THELMA SMITH Thelma is one of our fair blondes. She is a splendid young lady and will make happy the man who chooses her. Her aim is to please, and she accomplishes this desire. HELEN STANTON Helen has the honor of having been elected the best dressed girl in school- She is scrupulously neat and industrious in her work. Helen is liked not only by her fellow students, but also by some in our rival city; by one “he” in particular. S-o-s-Blume Hi 1927 ’-sxxS’The Retros Class of 192 7 HAROLD STEINER Harold has become extremely popular by acting as our “Refreshment Committee” in the classrooms and study hall. This consists of candy bars and Burnhams gum—“a la carte.” Harold loves to disagree and make others laugh, lie’s a good sport and a splendid co-worker- LARUE STROH Literary Editor—Staff Play—Here is a happy girl to whom all are magnetically attracted. Her friendly manner and sweet smile can be likened to a clear, bright day in June. One’s path is bright, and the mountains of life can be easily surmounted if La Rue is present to lighten life’s burdens with her optimistic philosophy. She has proved a very efficient Literary Editor. NAOMI SWARTZ Class Poet—Is there another person in our class of ’27 who works harder in school than this little lady? Naomi is friendly and charming. As class poet she has given us her best and tried to please us in every possible way. She surely will succeed if she continues to strive toward her goal as she has done in the past- MARTHA VEIT Music Editor—Class Play—Martha has tlie most beautiful hair and eyes of anyone in our class. She is a talented pianist, and therefore, we think Martha will continue in the art of music. She’s a real pal, a good sport, and we often wonder why She spends so many wonderful week-ends in Celina?? “Mavis did her bit on the Staff as Music Editor. A DELI A WEHNER Class Artist—Adelia is our class artist and is worthy of all the confidence we give her. Her talent is outstanding and we hope that she will ever pursue this art. Talent is not a great thing in itself if we are not able to make friends. Adelia certainly knows how and has cultivated that art as highly as the art of drawing-We have yet to find the person who does not admire “Delia.” LESTER WEIMERT Lester is that tall good-looking, “spiffy” dressing gentleman who likes to visit “a cottage small by a waterfall.” The source of attraction there is a Junior blonde. “Les” is a good classmate and we heartily wish him health, wealth and happiness. ime The Retrospect Class of 192 7 FLORENCE WERNER Class Play—In writing a character sketch of “Lence,” we would say that she’s a good, fun-loving creature who likes to be in a crowd and enjoy herself. She has pep and personality with which she attracts the attention of the opposite sex. ADRIAN WHETSTONE Adrian is esteemed by his fellow students. He possesses a tenor voice of splendid qualities, and is also talented along other musical lines- We don’t know what he is going to do after he leaves school, but we hope good luck will go with him. ANNA WINTZER Anna is a Senior who has lots of pep and originality. Mt. Union at Alliance will claim one of our best students next year, as Ann has definitely decided to attend that college. She has a gift for talking that is positively to be marvelled at. We have often wondered why she and Harold are on such good terms; since the Latin Party—we know! CHARLES WISENER Charles is talkative one day, and quiet the next; it all depends on the weather—, but does it? We know it depends on “someone” else. However, Charles is a creditable member of our class and has the friendship of many- GRANDON WOLFE Grandon sticks to his aim of doing his utmost to receive all the knowledge he can. He applies himself diligently. He knows how to mix fun and study so that they balance. Failure is impossible for him. ume Hi 192 7 Senior Class Poem We Seniors have finished our high school With a purpose firm and true; Now all we’ve to say to the others Is, “Dear classmates, we envy you.” But let us push on, ever hopeful Of success, which is held in store: For as we have conquered in school-life May we hope to, ever more. Now we say “farewell” with a sadness, In this, the bright springtime of life. To the ones we have learned to love dearly In the midst of school’s sunshine and strife. Dear teachers and friends: fellow students, “Goodbye” is the word we must say, When the evening of earth has departed May we meet in Heaven’s glad day!—NAOMI SWAR I Class Officers: President ...........................................Paul Boesel Vice President............................ hai les Brown Secretary ........................................Dorothy Martin Treasurer ...................................La Rue Stroh ---•— Class Motto .............Not on the heights but climbing Class Colors .........................Black and Orange Class Flower ...................................Sun-burst rose The Ret rospect= 3 The Class Prophecy —•— Time ................................................. 1937 Place .................................Blume Hi Auditorium Personnel ......................................Class of ’27 It’s ten years from tonight—Let’s imagine it is any way, even if that is a long way way for our imagination to travel. The first indication that some thing out of the ordinary was in the air was the unusual excitement which seemed to pervade the entire city of Wapakoneta, for none other than the Class of ’27 had returned home and were having a banquet at Blume High school. I seated myself in the folds of that beautiful gold and blue curtain, out of the sight of the class, happy in the thought that I was a concealed spectator to this most eventful of events. Perhaps you wish to learn my identity—well! I am no other than “Luck” and since this particular class had no respect for me, I took it upon myself to see just what they ha J accomplished, for I knew this would be the topic of their conversation. The Blume Hi orchestra still “playing” an important part in the musical life of Wapakoneta again lent its presence in honor of the illustrious class of ’27. Oh! everyone is seated and the banquet proceeds, the atmosphere tingling with the happiness in the renewal of old acquaintances and recollections of those bygone days. Suddenly all loquaciousness is laid aside and the President of the class of ’27 rises from his place at the head of the table. Paul, since all knew that he had been elected Congressman from the fourth district calls the class roll, asking each one to rise and in the presence of his classmates tell what vocation he is following. With “arrectis auribus”, I caught every word and was amazed at their advancement. Martha Abbott, it seems had become a Paramount star and was making her debut in a spectacular production. Two other successful girls were Alice Agenbroad and La-Rue Stroll, both singing leading roles in the Metropolitan Opera Co. Anna Wintzer had, upon graduating from Mt. Union, with honors, been asked to join their faculty. Martha Veit, owing to her unusual musical abilitv. had become accompanist for Jascha Heifitz. Florence Werner was supervisor of Public School music in Dayton. Lola Millette had gained prominence as one of the chief pharmacists in the Rexall Co. Lester Wcimcrt had married a girl a year his junior upon graduating, and had become one of the leading merchants of Wapakoneta. A third book of poems by Naomi Swartz and Clayton Kantner had set the book world in ectasy. Another mark of achievement was the Physical Education School of Chicago under the excellent management of Mary Miller and Alice Eckenwiler. Charles Brown after graduation from Cornell, had after a few years of practical experience. become manager of one of the big United Hotels. Sarra Ritchie and Mabel Rinehart announced their engagement immediately after graduation. Also Hoyland Ros-tofer and Charles Mayer. One of the smartest shops on Fifth Avenue was the one owned and managed by Lela Marker and Helen Stanton. Harold Steiner and Roger Elsass were gaining success by conducting a farm with ultra-modern equipment which was proving a most interesting project. Adelia Wehner, that girl with wonderful talent, was chief illustrator for the John Wanamaker Co. I also heard it mentioned that James Backman had made a name for himself in engineering: likewise Aubrey Romshc in Manual Training. Harold Fogt and Glenn Lann-ing had accepted high positions with the L. E. W. (Leave-Early Walk), and Charles Wisener and Oliver Kuck had purchased the S E (Stop Eat). Annabelle Kreitzer and Mary Lusk had become famous professional dancing teachers and among their new pupils were Forest Beech and Wilbur Knerr who were prominent university professors. Dorothy Martin had become a renown bacteriologist and Marie Schuler was her private secretary. I also learned that Bertha Rainge and Lavera ume Hi 192 7 3K ©.The Retrospect Ruck had become missionaries and that Gertrude Brorein and Lura Schumann were teachers of Domestic Science in a large school. The next report I heard that Harold Scherer and Herbert Schuler were making the hit of their life as clowns in Ringling Bros. Bertha, Marion and Thelma Smith were winning fame as the Singing Smith Trio on Keith's Circuit. Myrtle Ruck and Winona Lynch had become immensely wealthy, having concocted a hair tonic to produce curly hair. Much to my surprise T heard that Harold Heslet and Grandon Wolfe had become preachers and were married to Kathryn Myers and Cora Metz respectively. Mary Bower-sock. Althea Cannon, Wilma Metz, and Lois Kessler had also promised to love, cherish and obey the latter wedding, an O. N. U. graduate and the former Adrian Whetstone. T too learned that Mary Mason had received her M. D. from O. S. U. and was practicing in Buffalo. Howard Schnell was now proprietor of a grocery store and none other than Marion Erb, who owned a bakery, supplied him with bread. Fred Schuler Esq. had become cashier of one of Wapakoneta's banks. Dorothy Heil and Marjorie Miller were also employed as private secretaries in the same bank. Audlcne Archer and Richard Hengsler had become lecturers for the extension of prohibition. Carl Krieger and Cletus Metzger were well known doctors and were married to Opal Lynch and Donna Miller. Doyle Hahn, that brilliant arguer. was Prosecuting, Attorney of Auglaize County and had as his stenographers Eunice Frideger and Leah Malston. Carl Hemmcrt, Walter Brautigan. and Francis Emerson were affiliated with the Hershey Candv Co. and although they hadn’t succumbed to any feminine charms as yet. the girls thought them mighty sweet. Delbert Becker was now assistant coach of the O. S. IJ. football team and was turning out a real team. Then to mv surprise I heard Roy Christler and Mary K. Heinl had been married for several years. Others embarked on the rough road of matrimonv were Helen Burk and Winifred Campbell. Also Leona Eckcnwilcr and Dorothv Coil had married the two young men who courted through in the da vs of 27. I lien came Louise Fisher and Mary A. Buchs who were social service workers in Columbus and were seen a great deal in company with the State football coach and George Koch whom I recognized as the successful representative of the Dodge organization with headquarters in Columbus. Well! the program ended leaving me in a sea of wonderment at the rapid advancement and the scaling of heights which the class of ’27 had accomplished and as I was about to leave unseen I turned and heard them give their toast for the evening. It ran something iike this. “May life be hard enough for us. Put some obstacles in our way. Lead us into some temptations. Save us from easy money and let us look twice at all unearned good fortune before we let it in our door. Save us from the fate of those of whom it may be said “Good luck did it.” Who’s Who in B. H. S. Contest held by popular vote of Senior Class Most beautiful girl ....................Annabel Kreitzer Most handsome boy .......................Delbert Becker Most popular girl ..................................Mary Gocke Most popular boy ........................Howard Schnell Most sedate girl ........................Dorothy Martin Most sedate boy...................................Cletus Metzger Best girl athlete .....................Alice Eckenwiler Best boy athlete .................................George Koch Best dressed girl ........................Helen Stanton Best dressed boy ......................Lester Weimcrt Blume Hi 192 7 Senior Class History —•— I-think-l-can, I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can, puffed the huge locomotive, Blumc High School, on a September morning of nineteen hundred and twenty-three. To this locomotive was attached one hundred and twenty-four coaches, and in each one was a Freshman. This was to be the graduating class of nineteen hundred and twenty-seven. The engineer was Superintendent C. C. Nardin, who was making every effort to keep the train going with as little trouble as possible and with the help of the fireman, Principal Idle, it proceeded with very little difficulty. “I think I can. I think I can, I think I can.” the locomotive said again in the fall of the next year, but it was traveling at a much greater rate of speed, being sure that the track was clear. In the third year of its course the engine was puffing very easily and this is what it was saying. “I’m sure 1 can, I’m sure I can, I’m sure I can.” By this time a few coaches had been left at different stations along the way and the number had been reduced to ninety. In the three short years which this class had spent together in Blume High School, it had become very popular at such stations as. “Athletics”, “Clubs”, “Music”, and especially at “History” and “Englih.” But in the last nine months of the journey it was to become more popular than before. In the fourth year Blume High School seemed to be singing all along the way, “I know I can. I know I can, I know I can.” Then as it pulled up to station “Graduation” it announced with much dignity and joy, “I did.” —MABEL RINEHART. Senior Class Will We, The Class of '27 f Blame Ilia School, of the cihj of W'aptikon etaSlate of Ohio, about to ass from these noble “llalls of Fame'’, realizing Hud ire hare many rirtacs, talents, and en-doirments, irhieh me are forced to I care behind, do, in this oar last add and testament, bequeath upon the Most Honorable Faculty and, oar most needy anil unde serving under classmen, the aforesaid useful rirtues. talents, anil endorv-m cuts. BEQUEJTHMEXTS In behalf of this belored faculty, ire do iritl and bequeath to them, at! the knowledge that they hare received through some of our brilliant remarks. II V do will and bequeath to the undeserving Juniors, the brilliancy and remarkableness of the Class of '27, prodding I hey recover from their “Knoir-it-a l disposition. We do will and bequeath to the Sophomores the hope of becoming. Seniors some day. since we were Sophomores once onrseires. || V' do will and bequeath to the Freshies our erertasting dignity and our class colors, fearing that their favorite color of green may become monotonous. FEB SOX. 7 L BEQfTE. T TIM EXT S To Hi chard Finke. the length of Paul Ttoesel, Blume Hi 192 7 hoping that he will he bene fitted by it. To Robert Koenig, the basketball ability and doeile disposition of George Kocli. To Helen Win get and Lottie Streight, the interest and anient derot ion of. I lice A gen broad for e.v-Seniors. 'To Hetty III a me and “Kelly’’ Si feed, the ath-letie ability of Mary .Miller and . Hire Eclcenweil-er to augment, their present talent. To Harriet Koenig and Jane Hrokaw, the conversational ability of. lnnabel Kreitzer and . Mary Bachs. To Francis Moser, t re will Many K. I feint's ability of guardianship to be used, proriding Hob isn’t too witch of a responsibility. The said Class revokes any and all former wills made by it. In testimony whereof we have hereunto affixed oar hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of May. in the year of oar Lord,, nineteen hundred and iirenty-seren. YE CLASS OF ’27 Signed, sealed, paidished and declared, by the abore named class as and for its last trill and testament in the presence of ns and each of us who. m its presence and at its rerptest and in the presence of each other, hare hereunto subscribed our names, by unseen hands, as witnesses. Resurrected (1 hosts of Former Classes County of Styx, and State of Hades Lair Firm. Fire A’- Brimstone JUNIORS Junior Officers President .........................Robert Tangeman Vice President ......................Robert Koenig Secretary ...........................Lottie Streight Treasurer ..............................Roland Stahl B1 ume Hi 192 ie Retrospect- Junior Class Poem There is a group ini our school, And they are wonderous wise; We’re all so very proud of them, For there, much wisdom lies. As students, they are of the best, Advancing more each day; In athletics too. they play their part, Yes, they indeed, are gay. In music, which we like so well, We could not do without them: To sum it up, they’re right good sports, There’s nothing vain about them. O Juniors, surely you have guessed That you’re the ones we mean; Just take these parting words from us, “Re ever upright, steadfast, clean!” —NAOMI SWARTZ Junior Class Roll Marjorie Albright Mary Beer Gerald Bobb Homer Bowman Robert Bowman Gladys Brcntlingcr Jessie Brown Howard Brunn Winifred Campbell Richard Cook Ruth Copeland Hazel Crow Ned Davis Mildred Dickson Eugene Dill Marcellus Emerick Donald Foor Donald Foster John Frische Mabel Geib Vera Gibson Leota Gibson Esther Graham Wilson Griesinger Fanchon Hamilton Kathryn Haugen Marie Heinrich Margaret Heslet Erma Hibner Florence Nuss Carvel Hittepolc Zenith Nuss Cameo Hurlburt Mamie Oliver John James Dorothy Opperman K.oneta Kaeck Edward Osborn Donna Kantner Audrey Parish Maxine Kauffman Dorothy Pitthan Helen Kerst Alma Rcineke Viola Knutzen Franklin Romshe Leslie Koch Wilbur Schaffer Harriet Koenig Pearl Schlcnker Robert Koenig Clco Schnell Pauline Langhorst Mary Smith Pauline Canning Vondale Sphar Flossie Lindamuth Roland Stahl Esther Liokumovitz Hazel Stuckman Treva Long Lottie Streight Bernard Lucas Edith Swink Evon McClintock William Swink Bernard McCormick Robert Tangeman Iris McMannamy Grace Tieben Delmar Meier Janies Tobias John Menges Mary C. Weidner Harpld Metz Mildred Waldman Frederick Moothart Ralph White Frances Moser Harold Winemillcr Robert Murray Helen Winget Paul Naus Loretta Wolaver «3B1u me Junior Class History ---•--- I was sitting in class one day, thinking. The teacher, becoming angry because of my inattention, demanded to know what I was thinking about that was so important that 1 couldn’t even pay attention in class. I told her I was thinking how proud I was to be a member of the Senior Class of ’28 and wondering how the school could get along after we were gone. The teacher smiled an indulgent smile and sarcastically told me that so far she had not been so amazed by the splendor of our class. Then I became angry and I stood up and faced her and told her how our class was represented in every activity of the school. I pointed out our athletes in football, basketball, and track, stressing the fact that our athletes were not only boys but also girls. I showed her how many of our class were in the different organizations of the school, the Glee Clubs. Girls’ Reserve, Economics Club and the Hi Y. I asked her to consider a moment how excellent was our work and attitude towards our studies. I then went into more minute details and explained just what our members were doing in each club and organization. After expounding for a half an hour on the wondrous ability of our class, I perceived a look of amazement and wonder in the teacher’s eyes. This look was suddenly changed to one of dismay, and she said to me, “Oh dear! What will Bin me High school do when this marvelous class is gone?” —LOTTIE STREIGHT SOPHOMORES Sophomore Class Poem Sophomores gay, Thoughtful, too; We have faith In all of you. The days have passed, Two years have flown; In that short space Good work you’ve shown. Now just keep on These next two years: Your path may be strewn With sorrows and tears, But there is One Loving and true, , Who tenderly watches And cares for you. In Him put trust; He’ll fulfill each need; And in the end, You are sure to succeed. —NAOMI SWARTZ ■©■The Retrospect Sophomore Class Roll Catlicrine Ague George Frank Margaret Montgomery Howard Ankerman Harry Frank Evelyn Murray Ervin Aufdcrhaar Lucille Frazier Mary E. Myers John Bachman Waldo Frazier Edna Nelson Gary Bailey Shirley Freeh Emil Presar Vernon Bailey Agnes Fridcger Carl Rash Gerald Barber Margery Green John Rinehart Alma Barker Edward Grover Mack Rinehart Paul Bice Harmon Gutmann Scott Rinehart Mary Bishop Margaret Heffner Harold Roettger Betty Blume Luella Helntlinger Alvina Ruppert Kenneth Boesel Koncta Hoopingarner Margaret Schneider Floella Botkin Wesley Howell LaVera Schuler Homer Brackney Effie Jane Hughes Henrietta Schumann Merlin Brackney Franklin Idle Margaret Seigel Ruth Brackney Marjorie Jacobs Margaret Shafer Carl Brading Lloyd James Milo Shaw Xysma Brockert Aaron Kachclries Myron Shaw Jane Brokaw Alvina Kachler LeOra Shopp Roberta Brookhart Ray Kantner Carolyn Siferd Charles Brown Margaret Katter Mary Singleton Helen Brunn Melvin Kentncr Daisy Smith Eugene Burk Forest Knoch Leland Smith Kathryn Burk Ferd Kolter, Jr. Martha Speelman Wilma Campbell John Kuck Marguerite Smith Donald Carter Cornell Canning, Jr. Roy Spees Perry Carter Wilma LaPole Ruth Specs Elwood Chesbrough Frieda Lunz Helen Speidel Dorothy Christler Norma Lunz Hazel Steele Mildred Cleaves Helen Lyman Emil Steva Robert Coleman Marie Mann Helen Swink Miles Cornell Velma Mann Carl Tangeman Gerald Deal Sylvan Markley Frank Taylor Evelyn Dcarbaugh Kcrmit McCullough Cloyd Tobias Leona Detken Harvey McDonald Elvere Tobias Maxine Dingier Maynard Meier Myrtle Towle Kathryn Distelrath Luetta Metz Russell Thrush Theodore Doty Lucile Metzger Kathryn Vermillion Irvin Ednian Dorothy Miller John Werner Leona Elsass Earl Miller Dorothy Woolf Norma Elsass Edward Miller Charles Zeadkcr Marjorie Fite Merle Miller Louella Zwiebel Frieda Fogt Hollinsworth Ford Jancll Mills Raymond Tester Melvin Winemiller Blume Hi 192 7 Sophomore Class History - —•-- l ast year, the present Sophomores went over the top! Out of the Freshman trenches and through the barage of examinations, with very few casualties. On the way they paused to indulge in football, basketball, and other sports. After a sharp encounter., with the midyear exams, they dashed on. into a storm of shrapnel, which marked the beginning of the finals. A few, but only a few, had to be dragged through. Some fatally wounded, by a piece of flying “Caesar or “Shakespeare” or perhaps it was a “Theorem”, they alone know, for the truth is written upon their grade cards. When the battle was over, their flag was seen flying proudly over the Junior battlements. which they had captured only after a years toil. They have now gone into winter guarters to gain a little much needed rest, before they the Senior strong-hold that looms just ahead. Very doubtfully, HOLLINGSWORTH FORD FRESHMAN Freshman Class Poem Ye Freshmen in springtime of youth, Prepare for the toils of Plume Hi; Respond to your duty and service, And never give up, but just try. Be ready to use faithful effort Have a goal and a purpose in sight, Plod onward through strife and tempest Be ready for the oncoming night. The petals of your school days are curling And ‘ere long will be ready to fall. But at the dawn of Eternity’s morning, You will find it best, after all! —NAOMI SWARTZ Freshman Class Roll Oliver Ambos Richard Aue Doris Bachman Howard Bailey Karl Baeumel Mvrtle Berlet Cecil Barnhart Vernon. Bobb Vesta Burden Clystie Brackney Beulah Brown Helen Brunn Berlin Carter Blume Castle Xorir.a Christler Robert Clark Clarence Cornell James Crusie Carl Davis Cecil DeLong Willis Diesel Ercil Edmiston Robert Emerson Charles Esser Eldon Faler Rachel Fcsslcr Richard Finkc Helen Fisher Lucilc Gicrhart LaVera Gilbert Adrian Golden Marshall Grode Helen Gross Aldema Hager Glenn Hainan Carl Harshbarger Carolyn Headapohl Ima Heller Victor Hcngstler Mabel Hern Venard Hern Gerald Herndon Veronica Herrmann Velma Hibner Wilbur Hittepole Violet Hole Pauline Hollenbacher Harold Hubner Wilbur Januert Marcella Kachelries Ralph Kaeck Harry Edward Kah Hugh B. Katter Adrian Kcesccker Mildred Kentner Fredonia Koch John Koch Audrey Kohler Burk Kolter Remus Kreitzer Norman Kochn Everett Zwez Lura Zwiebel William Langhorst Alvin Lanning Chester Lehning Olga Line Lena Liokumovitz Foster Lytle Bernice Malston John Robert Martin Marquerite Mertz Oneta Metzger Frank Mitchell Ferry Mitchell Raymond Musser Catharine Myers Charles Nardin Kathryn Naus Harriett Nuss Lovonia Xuss Frederick Parish Leonard Phillips Bcrnadine Presar Mildred Puariea Martha Reed Kenneth Reinhart Mary Rinehart John Rohrbaugh William Rothhaar Alfred Ruck F1 ( rence Runkle Elva Scherer Pauline Schuler Grace Seigel Evadna Shai)pell Bernard Shaw Frederick Slusher Lucrctia Smith Pauline Smith Ruth Stahl Lorena Steinke Roger Stieneckcr Evelyn Stinebaugh Irene Stoll Richard Stultz Minnie Swarts Charles Swink Harold Thuman Lloyd Theman Victor Thrush Charles Tieben Emily Underwood James Upchurch Zenith Wagoner Melba Walls Donna Wentz Edward Wical Leo Wildermuth Margery Williams Mary Winemiller Elmo Wodfe Andrew Zink Freshman Class History THE GLORIOUS BONFIRE In the beginning was the kindling, and above the kindling were many green branches: And the branches were without form and scattered. Then the spirit of ambition moved them and gradually they assumed a well rounded form, piled high against the sky: Over all was poured the oil of perseverence and determination; And then from out of the heavens descended a spark of fire, caus-mg the kindling to glow with the brightness heretofore unknown. Not having been seen on the earth, nor in the air above the earth nor in the waters under the earth: And as the flames ascended heavenward, enveloping and consuming the green branches, There arose a fragrance of such wondrous quality, as only myrrh or francinscence can rival, And of the fragrant mist came a voice, saying, ‘Thus be it. that when this flame has reached its zenith, it shall be of wondrous beauty. Surpassing all that have gone on before: And it shall also be overcome with joy and gladness, and give thanks unto Him that gave it being.” Thus sayeth the law. —EMILY UNDERWOOD Retrospect Staff Editor-in-Chief...............................Mary Goeke Assistant Editor ..........................Dorothy Martin Business Managers ...........Charles Brown, Fred Schuler Literary Editor ..............................LaRue Stroh Art Editor ................................Adelia Wehner Society Editor ............................Mary K. Heinl Music Editor .................................Martha Veit Staff Poet ...................................Naomi Swartz Athletic Editors........Alice Eckcnweiler, Delbert Becker Joke Editors ...................Fred Schuler, Sarah Ritchie Staff Typist ..............................Alice Agenbroaa —•— Staff Poem Onr task is now completed We’ve done our best, ’tis true: We hope you've found enjoyment In reading this annual through. We have put forth every effort To accomplish this piece of work. With the aim in view to please you. So, from this, we did not shirk. The material found in these pages From beginning unto the last. We hope, will amuse and serve you As a mirror of the past. —NAOMI SWARTZ The Orchestra Much pleasure, as well as praise, is afforded the high school by its splendid orchestra, which is under the efficient supervision of Miss Mytinger. All social activities of the High School would not be complete without the orchestra. Because of their artistic ability they arc called upon by outside individuals and organizations. The members of Blume High School are exceedingly proud of their orchestra and the fine work which they have done this year. Alice Agenbroad Howard Ankerman Richard Aue Gerald Bobb Nysnia Brockert Jane Brokaw Blume Castle Harry Frank John Frische Veronica Herrmann Harold Heslet Harry Kah Adrian Kiesecker MEMBERS Burke Katter Dorothy Martin Ear! Miller Marjorie Miller Oncta Metzger Frances Moser Katherine Myers Catherine Myers Raymond Musser Pauline Langhorst William Langhorst Charles Xardin Frederick Parish -Blume Hi 192 7 Wilbur Schaeffer Harold Scherer Roger Stienecker William Swink Milo Shaw Hazel Stuckman Robert Tangeman James Upchurch Florence Werner John Werner Adrian Whetstone Andrew Zink Robert Martin he Retrospects-o-s s’oooooooooeoe. Owing to its remarkable band. Bln me High School is ranking more and more with the best schools of today. Mr. John C. Chiesa. a musician with years of experience is now instructing the band; and under his supervision, the music is very artistic. We greatly appreciate Mr. Chiesa’s untiring and conscientious efforts. Another great asset to the band is their uniforms of red and white. We especially wish to thank the Woman’s Club who gave their time and energy to the making of the garments. This club has at many other times given invaluable assistance to our school. We also wish to thank Mr. C. W. Timmermeister for buying a most attractive uniform and accessories for the drum major. Howard Ankerman Gerald Robb Blume Castle John Frische Harold Heslet Wayne Hoffman Harry Kali Burke Kolter William Langhorst Charles Nardin Frederick Parish Harold Scherer MEMBERS Roger Steinecker William Swink John Werner Adrian Whetstone Andrew Zink Robert Martin Macklin Vossler Robert Wcnning Robert Snyder Tolin L. Smallwood Leonard Kock LaRue Metzger Tames Upchurch Tohn Waldman Roland Swonguer Carl Harshbarger Henry Distelrath John Wisener Richard Wisener Marshall Koenig Frank Singleton Robert Brunn Kenneth Fisher The Band Girls Glee Club The Girls’ Glee Club is one of the musical organizations of the high school. To become a member of this club the voices arc carefully tested, thus making this organization composed of the very best talent of the high school. Miss Mytinger gives her untiring efforts to the cultivation of these voices. Their performances are always greatly enjoyed by the High School and Public. The musical program presented February 23. was given to show the parents how much progress had been made. The Glee Club took part in the F.istcdfodd which was held at Van Wert in April. It also contributed to the success of the commencement activities at the close of school. MEMBERS Alice Agenbroad Doris Bachman Alma Barker Mary Bowersock Mary Beer Myrtle Bcrlct Ruth Rrackney Gladys Brcntlinger Nysma Brockert lane Brokaw Gertrude Brorein Helen Burke Kathryn Burke Althea Cannon Dorothv Christler Leona Detjen Maxine Dingier Lois Fessler Louise Fisher Marjorie Fite Frieda Fogt I eota Gibson Vera Gibson Helen Gross Fanchon Hamilton Kathrvn Hangen Caroline Hcadapohl Margaret Heffner Margaret Heslet Marie Heinrich Marjorie Miller Lonella Metz Wilma Metz Marv Myers Kathryn Myers Frances Moser Fvon McClintock Koneta HoopingarnerKathryn Naus Cameo Hurlburt Marjorie Jacobs Koneta Kaeck Konna Kantner Melon Kerst Eredonia Kock Harriett Koenig Pauline Langhorst Treva Long Helen Lvman Bernice Maelston Lela Marker Dorothv Martin Mary F.. Mason Marguerite Mertz Jfarriet Nuss Edna Kelson Dorothy Opperman Audrey Parish Bernadinc Presar Bertha Ramge Martha Reed Myrtle Ruck T-aVera Ruck Paulino- Schuler Marv Singleton LeOra Shoppe Martha Speelman Ruth Spees Ruth Stahl Irene Stoll Lottie Strcight Evelyn Steinbaugh Edvthe Swink Helen Swink LaRue Stroll Hazel Stuckman Grace Ticben Emily Underwood Kathryn Vermillion Mildred Waldman Adelia Wehner Donna Wentz Florence Werner Helen Winget Anna Wintzer Mary C. Winemiller Dorothy Woolf Leuella ?. wiebel Lura 7.wiebel Veronica Herrman Blume Hi 192 7 The Retrospect The Girl Reserves Friendship Club President .......................................Anna Wintzer Vice President ..................................Dorothy Martin Secretary........................................Helen Winget Treasurer ....................................Margaret Heffner ---•--- The Girl Reserves Friendship Club is the Junior Y. W. C. A. and an international organization. All girls who are willing to fulfill the pledge are eligible for membership. 1 he meetings are held on the lirst and third Thursday evenings of each month and outside speakers as well as members are booked to take part in these programs. The Girl Reserve also has its social value as it is each member’s desire to break up school cliques and be ever ready to assist others. H At the beginning of each school term the Club gives a party for the Freshmen, the purpose of which is to acquaint the new students with the upper classmen. At Christmas each member contributes a gift for the box which is sent to the Lima Orphanage. 0f hc G' Rest:rrcs Friendship Club is to encourage clean, healthful living and to strive for an impartial and closer relationship among the students. MEMBERS Marjorie Albright Alice Agenbroad Catherine Ague Betty Blume Dorothy Christler Maxine Dingier Katharyn Distelrath Alice Eckenwiler Jane Brokaw Louise Fisher Mary Goeke LaVera Gibson Leota Gibson Margaret Heffner Cameo Hurlburt Fanchon Hamilton Shirley Freeh Harriet Koenig Winona Lynch Esther Liokumovitz Pauline Langhorst Marjorie Miller Mary E. Mason Dorothy Martin Frances Moser Audrey Parish Carolyn Siferd I Rue Stroll Margaret Heslet Hazel Stuckman Edythe Swink Lottie Streight Helen Winget Martha Veit Anna Wintzcr Mildred Waldman Florence Werner Adelia Wehner The Retrospect If V ' W • Hi Y Club —•— President ..........................................PauI Bocscl Vice President...................................Charles Brown Secretary .....................................Frederick Schuler Treasurer ........................................Geor«e Koch ----•- The Blume Hi Y Club was formed in 1924. It is an international organization and under the guidance and supervision of the State Hi Y Organization The definite purpose of the Hi Y Club is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school a high standard of Christian character. The Club does not have an exclusive membership, hut each boy must pledge himself to fulfill the Club s purpose. Meetings of the Hi Y Club arc held every Wednesday evening. Either programs are arranged for these meetings or business matters are discussed. ----•- MEMBERS Delbert Becker Franklin Idle Cletus Metzger Harold Steiner I '11,1 Roesel George Koch Frederick Moothart William o ink Charles Brown John Kock Bernard McCormick Carl Tangcman Marcellus Emrick Robert Koenig Kenneth Pfaff Lester Weimert Harold Heslet Carl Kreiger I redenck Schuler ime Hi 1 92 7-eoeoeoeoeoe e e Staff Play SPEAKING TO FATHER . , Speaking to Father a one act play by George Ade was given under the suDervision of Mr. Moser between picture shows at the Brown Theater It was .u ai!? ■ mention of using the proceeds to help defray the expenses'of the Retrospect ’ ° PLOT Swinger is a young man just graduated from college and wants to marrv Carotins pearTaTet. ' ' °r 1S hcf father °f her affectio towards Swinger ivhoh to ™ K,„jM.uS‘.PuClc®ring. ha 1 t)e,en traveling and conducting lectures. She informs her h„« band that she is returning home and is accompanied by Prof Bliss' also that Bliss is rmer W,th ,hem and Sht intend“ “ b™ “bout a nmrrilge between Bliss Bsafa 'ra CAST Septimus Pickering (Pickle King)....................George Koch LucIIa Pickering (His Wife)..........................LaRue StroJ Edward Worthington Swinger (college graduate)....Howard Schnell Caroline Pickering (Ihe daughter)................Mary E. Mason I rof. Bliss (Apostle ot repose) ..................William Mault “Blume Hi 192 7 APPLE SAUCE “Applesauce was chosen as the class play and successfully presented at the Brown Theater under the direction of Miss Sloan. ‘ Applesauce” is a humorous portroyal of family ties (that bind), the eternal triangle and the magic power of “Applesauce.” Ma and Pa Robinson, parents of Hazel, interfere seriously in her affairs with Rollo Jenkins, an ambitious thrifty young man, and Bill McAllister who to the disgust ot his sole relative, Matt McAllister, a wealthy politician refuses to work because he is looking for happiness. Rollo expects his money to get him happiness, but Bill backs applesauce. Mrs Jennie Baldwin furnishes some very unintentional humor in relating her matrimonial experience. Bill McAllister is the criterion of every-to-be, but applesauce wins. CAST Ma Robinson ...................................Martha Veit Pa Robinson ...................................Paul Boesel Mrs. Jennie Baldwin .......................Florence Werner Hazel Robinson .............................Mary K. Heinl Matt McAllister ............................Delbert Becker Bill McAllister ............................Charles Brown Rollo Jenkins ......................-........Carl Krieger Blume Hi 1 927 Class Play hSk s Sk 'Sk iSk T h e Retrospect The Home Economic Club --•--- President ............................ Sarra Ritchie Vice President ......................Marjorie Albright Secretary ........................ Koneta Hoopingarncr Treasurer .....................................Florence Runkle —•---- The Home Economics Club was first organized January 23, 1922 with the purpose to keep the interest of the girls alive and active and to stimulate social intercourse among mcni Its membership is extended to any girl who has taken home economics or is tak-mg it. It is agreed upon, that meetings should be called the first Monday of every month these programs are interesting as well as educational for the members. They consist of musical numbers and talks on health and household hints. —•---- MEMBERS Catherine Ague Marjorie Albright Doris Bachman Alma Barker Mary Bowersock Tressie Bowman Gertrude Brorein Roberta Brookhart Kathryn Burk Wilma Campbell Mildred Cleaves Cecil DeLong I.ouise Fisher Mabel Geib Helen Gross Aldema Hager Maxing. Kauffman Margaret Heslet Carolyn Hcadapohl Beulah Brown Effie Hughs Bernice Malston Lei a Marker Donna Miller Lola Milliette Janell Mills Kathryn Naus Edna Kelson Dorothy Oppcrman Koneta HoopingarnerSarra Ritchie Mildred Kentncr Hoyland Rosterfer Audrey Kohler Florence Runkle Lena Liokumovitz LaVera Schuler Leah Malston Evadna Schappell Mary Smith Pauline Smith Thelma Smith Ruth Spees Irene Stahl Ruth Stahl Evelyn Stinebaugh Helen Swink Mary Weidner Mary Winemiller Loretta Wolavcr Dorothy Woolf Lura Zwiebel A!'z. lume Hi 1921 •v }. Blume Hi Agriculture Club President ....................................James Bachman Vice President ...............................-....Oliver Kuck Secretary and Treasurer .............................Roger Naus ---•---- The Agriculture Club was organized in the Spring of '22. Any boy who has completed at least one year of Vocational Agriculture is given the privilege to become a member of the organization. The meetings are held bi-monthly and are open to anyone who desires to attend. The programs consist partly of discussions and debates on the various phases of Agriculture, by extending the invitations for the meetings to the fathers the Club has created a closer relationship between the father and son. The purpose ot the Ag. Club is to further the interest in farming and to create good fellowship among the SThe Basket-ball team is a special feature of the Ag. Club. It was organized for the purpose of interesting the boys in athletics and procuring for them some physical training. Erwin Aufderhaar James Bachman John Bachman Eugene Burk Edward Grover MEMBERS Remus Kreitzer Oliver Kuck Robert Murray Maynard Myers Paul Naus Roger Naus John Rinehart Scott Rinehart Franklin Romshc Emil Steva Raymond Tester Charles Tieben Blume Hi 192 7 The Retrospect3 e eoeoeoeoeoeo Social Calender 1926-27 Sept. 1—Cloud growing in the west. Sept. 7—Strange niurmurings in the air. Sept 13—The murmurs grow to a clamor. Sept. 14—School opens. How thrilling?? Sept. 28—The green is not so prominent. Oct. 2—First football game. Oct. 9—Wapak’s athletic field dedicated by a football game with Sidney. Oct. 22—Mary Miller is given a seat in the front part of the study-hall. Now will you behave? Oct. 26—t he Freshies are initiated into the mystery of quizzes. Oct. 8—VVapak is stil! celebrating its victory over the St. Marys fotball squad. Are we happy—well 1 guess! Nov. 2 two dogs came to school but were sent out unceremoniously. Nov. 25—Vv c won't mention tjiis football game. free. 1—A general let down. Christmas is coming. Do your shopping early. Dec. 3—A successful basketball season began. Dec. 25—We are all enjoying a “Merry Christmas.” Jan. 2—Back to work. Jan. 19—Raining again. Exams have begun. Jan. 24—Storm has cleared. Exams are over. Feb. 21—A joint recognition of the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln is held in the Assembly Hall. Feb. 26 Blume High wins the County Tournament. Feb. 29—It wasn’t, but it will be. Mar. 5—Blume High wins Northwestern Ohio Tournament. We won, we won, we won, by golly, we won! ! Mar. 11—Regional tournament at Findlay. Mar. 28—Howard! Sleepy head! Happy dreams? April 1—Watch your step. April 7-8—Staff play—went over big. April 11—Annual went to press. April 22—Spring fever quite noticeable among the faculty. May 1—School days are drawing to a close for the Seniors. May 12-13—Class play—a howling success. May 16—The train whistle on John Rineharts ford is beginning to get on our nerves. May 18-19-20—Exams!! Were they stiff—Nothing else but!! May 20—Junior-Senior Reception. A real affair. May 29—Baccalaureate. Impressive. May 31—Commencement. June 1—Alumni. June 2—Summer vacation begins. Goodbye friends and classmates. n Blume Hi 192 7 . 1 he Retrospect � -------------------------- Our Coaches TH E Retrospect of '27 would not he complete without special mention of Coach Luther D. Smith and Miss Campbell who have brought a system of athletics into the life of Blume High School which has never before existed so successfully. Every student in this school is mighty proud of his coaches and the achievements of his splendid teams-Patience, assiduous labor, determined integrity, these are the components of his makeup which have crowned conception with realization. —•— The Cheer Leaders THAT our team is one of the best and that our coaches are worthy of great praise, we all know. But we must not forget the red-jerseyed leaders who went through the rythmic contortions before the howling football and basketball crowds. To them, much credit must be given for our victories, for they certainly put pep into the games at critical moments. With ever-present enthusiasm and fine team work, Mary Miller, Charlie Brown, Lottie Strcight, and Betty Blume certainly put fight into our athletics. Blume Hi 192 7 Foot Ball Team BLUME HI HEAD—DELBERT BECKER—FULLBACK Captain Delbert Becker, who is largely responsible for the remarkable showing of the squad of 26. “Dutch played a fine game, both as offensive tackle and defensive fullback. He is an able field general, a great open field runner, and a sturdy tackier. It is sufficient to say that he excelled in all, and was in addition a brainy player, and inspiring leader. UNTAMED WILDCAT!—CHARLES BROWN—RIGHT TACKLE In “Brownie” Blume Hi loses a tackle that can not be replaced. He gave four years of service to us and we can not honor him too greatly. Brown possesses all required qualities of a dependable tackier. When foot-loose he could sprint, too! After Becker was injured “Brownie filled his position as captain. BLUME HI’S RARE RAMBLER!—GEORGE KOCH—LEFT HALFBACK One of those galloping ghosts of the gridiron at Blume Hi this fall was Koch who seemed capable of anything in the back-field. His ability to reverse the field and open holes in the opposing line was his main asset. There was no doubt about a pass to George for it was always safe and gainful. In addition George was a deadly field goal kicker. CLIMBING THE LADDER!— ELWOOD CHESBROUGH—RIGHT HALFBACK Elwo.od wa,s an adept at this particular occupation. He has not yet scored his mark n the heights, but he was only a sophomore. Branded from the beginning as a coming star he could be trusted to battle his way to the top. LEADING THE CHARGE—BERNARD LUCAS—LEFT END I laying his first year as a regular end. Ham covered himself with glory and was in the game lighting every minute. Equally good at nailing opposing runners, breaking up interference, getting down under punts, and boxing his tackle, he proved himself worthy of his position on the team. DEFENDER—PAUL NAUS—RIGHT END Paul played a great game at end. Always a hard worker, he never failed to give his est tor the betterment of the school. He promises to be an even more consistent player next year. - J WHIZ—CARL KREIGER—LEFT TACKLE fighter from the word go. he certainly did tear up things whenever inserted into the line up. laying with a zip. and charge, and fight that was not to be denied, he broke through opposing teams time and again. ume Hi 192 7 he Retrospects ® MARVEL WATCHER—LOREN SHAW—CENTER The center of the line was most capably guarded by Loren. His long powerful arms were the undoing of many a play. He broke up many plays directed against Blume’s line and was one of the main cogs in the coach’s forward pass defense. GREAT MIXER—FRED SCHULER—RIGHT GUARD Fritz is a Senior and played his first year as a regular. Fritz possessed the determination and physique that enabled him to develop into an aggressive guard, strong on the defense and always leading in the line in interference. PROTECTOR—LESTER WEIMERT—LEFT GUARD Although a Senior Lester demonstrated conclusively that he could earn his “W” in one year. He held a regular berth in the guard position. He was a fighter and a man to depend on in a pinch and was an impenetrable wall on defense. RO BERT K O E NIG—Q UA RTER BAC K “Bob” is a rip-roarin quarterback and lie missed very few minutes of the entire season. Bob made good from the start and the team of '27 will be fortified with him stationed at the defense post. RICHARD STULTZ—QUARTERBACK This is Rich’s first year of football and he has made a fine showing from the very beginning. Rich more than filled the hopes of his most ardent admirers—he made good with a vengeance. CA R L T A N G EM A N—QUA RTE RBAC K This is also Carl’s first year. Always a hard and conscientious worker, he came into his own and played a fine brand of football all season. He could always be relied upon to do what was intended, and he was steady and consistent at all times. BLUME HI vs. BLUFFTON—Oct. 2, 1926 This was the opening game of our football season. It also was one of the strongest teams we had on our schedule. We made a very good showing, neither team scoring until the last few minutes of plav. The first and only touchdown was made by Bluffton as a result of a forward pass which made the score 6-0. BLUME HI vs. SIDNEY—Oct 9. 1926 Sidney was compelled to forfeit this game because of the fact that it had an eligible player. The result was 2-0. BLUME HI vs. VAN WERT—Oct. 16. 1926 Due to a heavy rain just before the game, the field looked like a voting reservoir. There were many fumbles on both sides and the teams used the driving form of football. As a result of the muddy field neither team scored and the game ended 0-0. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—Oct. 22, 1926 The team accompanied by the band decked out in their attractive new capes and caps and about two hundred routers went over to St. Marvs to win. Both teams were in the best of condition and it was a hard fought game. A St. Marys man fumbled due to hard tackling and a touch-down was the result, defeating St. Marys 6-0. BLUME HI vs. ROCKFORD—Oct. 29, 1926 On Friday Oct. 29 our team went to Rockford expecting to bring home a victory. However they sent us home raw. raw! Raw! Several players were injured in the game, this accounting for our defeat. We were beaten 18-0. BLUME HI vs. CELINA—Nov. 19. 1926 The thermometer dropped several degrees on the day of the game, which was a disadvantage to both teams. That the ball was in our possession the greater part of the game, shows that the team fought hard, altho it went down to defeat 9-7. Chesborough recovered a fumble and ran 40 yards for a touch-down. Koch was successful in kicking the goal for the extra point. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—Nov. 25, 1926 St. Marys came over on Thanksgiving day to get revenge for their last defeat. At the end of the first half things looked favorable for us. the score being 0-0. Wapak lacked power on the defense, due to some of the players being sick and injured. During the last half a drizzling rain ruined our chances, and our team being much lighter could not hold their own. The whistle blew and the game ended 26-0. Blume Hi I 92 7 ! $ I 3 9 The Retrosi Boys Basket Ball Team CAPTAIN' GEORGE KOCH—GUARD “Cookie has been a member of the team for the last three years. This season he was switched from forward to the guard position and he played it unusually well We are sorry to see him leave, for in him Plume Hi loses one of her best men. Koch was always right there on the guard, And for his opponents he could make things hard. ROBERT KOENIG—GUARD t B }b jsalways thcre and steady. He is especially good on long shots which always kept his opponents on the go. We are glad that Boh is here for another year Koenig who is the other guard. Will be a next year's drawing card. PAUL BOESEL—CENTER J.Trfu h,TK of l a11 st:;',,r ' was ,?nc of the Shining lights of the Smtad. Breaking through the defense he could always be exue-ted to come through with several points. 1 he team loses a stellar player when Paul leaves us this year. ' Boesel at center was lank and tall. But you could count on him to play basketball. HOWARD RRUNN—FORWARD ITwT has.a I‘;00.d e.ve for ,he basket, a steady arm from the foul line, and is a cool !Va ’ ,at r°r?rVTc ,s™las?etl as.Tone of 'bf best forwards in the state and we are proud that he heloncrs to us. We have Xutz to depend on next year. “Fitflit to a finish” is Xutz Brunn’s creed, That he has grit we all are agreed. BERNARD LUCAS—FORWARD n Tri 1 is abvays hard fighting and a dangerous man near the basket He is an ex-rear,wnlh00thensqnuad yel1' “W:,tch ,hat kid shoot!” «am still has another Tho’ Lucas on the team is new. He has shown many what he can do. Ret rosi District Tournament After the schedule had been played, the team was rounded into shape for the sectional tournament. Our team won their first game by defeating Findlay 37 to 14. The Wapakoneta-Kenton game was the deciding game of the tournament; our team having a point lead in the fourth quarter. However Kenton succeeded in shooting several goals in rapid succession, but B. H. S. fought harder than ever and held the Kenton team down, and the old Red and White came out victorious by a score of 28 to 27. By winning the sectional we were entitled to enter the regional at Findlay. Here the team was defeated by Toledo Waite, who went to the state finals at Columbus a week later. Never before in the history of basketball at B. H. S. has such a successful and truly remarkable team been turned out as the one of ’27. Here’s to you, Coach Smith, development. for we realize that to you belongs the credit for its Flume Hi 53 Blume Hi 52 Blume Hi 32 Blume Hi 18 Blume Hi 15 Waynesfield Blume Hi 8 Blume Hi 36 Blume Hi 30 Quincy Blume Hi 34 Blume Hi 24 Kenton Blume Hi 47 Blume Hi 48 ... Quincy Blume Hi 28 Blume Hi 27 Blume Hi 39 Kenton Blume Hi 28 Waite Blume Hi 27 St.. Marys Blume Hi 37 Blume Hi 28 Blume Hi 23 Blume Hi 45 ;. Total 683 A Total Ai x. lume Hi 1927 Girls Basket Ball Team CAPTAIN ALICE ECKENWILER—FORWARD Alice has deserved the title she has earned for herself.—“One of the fastest and best forwards of this region.'’ Blume High School is proud of the fact that Alice has been a valuable member ot her winning team for three years. One might think that Alice played an individualistic game but not so, she is a member of a team and her team work is as exemplary as her own playing. We will miss her, yes we will. But we know her heart will be with future teams and undoubtedly that will have its effect on our teams to be. BETTY BLUME—FORWARD ‘Betts’’ although small and playing her first year as a regular, played the game as a true veteran. She displayed basketball talent and her eye for the basket and her fighting spirit kept Blume High in the lead. We are all glad to see her with us next year. CAROLYN SIEERD—CENTER Kelly” did not find it hard to gain a position on the varsity team. She worked hard and has received her reward. Her ability to shoot baskets is equaled by her guarding capacity and in almost all cases she has been able to out jump her opponent. We hope for much from Kelly next year. KATHRYN DISTELRATH—SECOND CENTER Kate held down the guard position for the past two years and during this time has been one of the outstanding stars. She started the season in great style and during the season showed herself a real basket ball player. Kate plays the game with ease and she is expected to become a star for Blume Hi in the coming season. MARY MILLER—GUARD Mary has played her last game for Blume Hi and during the past season covered herself with glory. She has been one of the main stars in the Red and Whites and besides doing her share in keeping down the score of the opposing sextet, instilled a fighting spirit in the team. Mary has played three years on the varsity team and as she leaves Blume Hi. her place will be hard to fill. VERA SCHULER—GUARD This is Shorty’s first year as a regular and she showed her ability as a real basket ball player. Vera can be counted on to play her usual fast, and yet a good steady game dliring the entire playing period. She possesses that characteristic which is required of one playing a defensive position. Vera will join us again next year. EDITH SWINK—SECOND CENTER Because of Edith’s speed she has held this position for two years. This last season she and Kate shared it together. Edith was one who could be depended upon to do her best at all times, but played best when needed badly. Being a Junior, Edith has another year with us and we are expecting great things from her. LAVERA GILBERT Squiric” a Freshie, has played her first year with the squad and showed her ability with the team. She is fast and shifty and is especially good on the one hand shot. We expect to hear more from her in the future. Blume Hi I 92 7 sk The Retrospect e Retrospection — - ' - FLORENCE RUNKLE This is “Flunky’s” first year oi basketball ana she sure has made a fine showing. Although she did not have a great chance to display her aointy Having played in only a few games, yet during the time ot her presence on the floor, sue showed her “stun.” We have extraordinary confidence in Hunky and we know that she will make good. JANE J3ROKAW Jane is a Sophomore who has a great cnance to make her mark in the future as a basket ball player..She has the anility to Keep cool wnenever inserted into the game and nas proved her worth t y ner willingness to cooperate lor the good ot the team, i'llLUmi!, ni vs. WakinliSl 1ELL —br.ChMbr.K 3 tWe opened the season hy playing Waynestieid on our home iioor this was a rough gaife, lor more Boys tnan giris rules were displayed. i evertneless we took them into caiftp to the tuned lu-5. BLUmE HI vs. ROCKFORD—DECEMBER 17 . Another decisive victory was added to our record, oood guarding and fine shooting were demonstrated, lhe game ended with'a score 01 oo-o. BLUM , ill vs. QUiNCK — DECEMBER 23 On thejeve of December 2ord, we motored to Quincy. Although the score was onesided the game was lull oi interest. Excellent team work was matured throughout the game and tirhen the Imal whistle blew we nad just doubled the number oi their points and the score stood 62-11. BEUME 111 vs. ALUMNI—DECEMBER 31 Our girls won an easy victory over tne Alumni girls, this game was not so interesting as othe - because oi tne one sided score wiuen was 40-0. BLUA1E HI vs. ROCKFOKD—JANUARY 14 This gaiiie started out witn a bang and never slowed up, lor the longer they played the rougher they became. Close guarding was leatured on both sides lor both teams were determined to win. Nevertheless we were victorious and won the race by a six-mile lead —22-16. BLUME HI vs. QUINCY—JANUARY 21 We defeated Quincy, on our home iioor. in a walk-away style. This victory makes us a total oi six wins this season. When the linal gong sounded the score stood 30-11. BLUA1E HI vs. CR1DERSV1LLE—FEBRUARY 11 The girls journeyed to Cridersville confident ot another victory. But lol the hard blow came and we fell on the short end of a 19-21 count. This was tne first defeat handed our girls this season and they were determined that it would be the last one BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—FEBRUARY 18 Suffering from the sting of the defeat handed to them at Cridersville, the girls were determined to win. And win they did 62-26. .Memorial High girls played a good game but were outclassed by our girls in every phase of the game. We arc proud of our girls lor giving us this victory. BLUME HI vs. CRIDERSVILLE—FEBRUARY 25 This was our first game in the County tournament and we revenged the defeat that Cridersville handed us earlier in the season. This was a very fast game, being the best played on our floor all during the basket ball period. When the final whistle sounded, 30-18, we were the victors. BLUME HI vs. WAYNESFIELD—FEBRUARY 26 1 his was our second game in the Tournament and we succeeded in defeating our opponents 32-24. This victory won us a place in the finals which were to be played that evening. BLUME HI vs. NEW KNOXVILLE—FEBRUARY 26 11ns was the heart breaking game. Every one on the team put forth her vim and effort but somehow it seemed as though fate had turned against us. Just before the close of the game the score was 25-25. Knoxville called time out and when we began to play once more they succeeded in dropping two more baskets which gave them a four point lead. apak called time out. ith just one minute to play left we did not give up. Our basket makers did not have a chance to get their hands on the ball for Knoxville stalled for time in order to win, and win they did — the County Championship, which should have been ours. BLUME HI vs. ST. MARYS—MARCH 18 J his was the last game of the season. It was an exciting game, holding the rooters interest irom the time the ball went up at center until the final whistle was blown. The score seesawed back and forth throughout the game. Due to our girl’s speed and always being on the alert, we succeeded in defeating our opponents by a two point margin; 20-18. Blume Hi 22......Rockford Blume Hi 30.....Quincy .. Blume Hi 19....Cridersville 8 Blume Hi 32 . 23 6 Blume Hi 30 . 18 11 Blume Hi 32 . 24 3 Blume Hi 25 . 29 16 Blume Hi 20 . 18 Total 321 Total 188 me Hi 192 7 • NA(WWWS WVWV SI THE BULLETIN BOARD The News as we Went to Press ■■■ : v l i NAME HANG Ol’T A MR1TION DESTINY AVERSION CM 11EF DELIGHT Martha Abbott.,.......Sweet land.............Professional Dancer....W’aynesfield........School........ Aucc Agenbn� ad..........Wenks................Nurse.................to] V. Aug Faculty Corn Audi one Archer........Behind Wheel.........Actress.................Chorus..............School Spirit. NICKNAMES Martha Aufderhaar....R. R. 2.................Strung................Hair Dresser..........Bobbed .Dutch •Solitude................Whitie Hours.............Sleeping................Ichabod Dolly Burk Winnie .....Ike....................Mart •ectlon..Arguing................Mike Spirit........Joking.................Sal lie James Bachman....... ,1 arm.................Engineer..............Hrnkle Throni Pt.n no' ' Delbert Becker........Buchs..................Football Coach........Farmer.::::.:...:: ; ..........JIm Forest hitiitiiit «8t, JoXiTiMv ? •«••••••••••••• I ,«i rmer........Girls Paul Boesel...........Room 8................Lawyer.................Fk or Walker..........Late Mao Bowersock........Grange................Lecturer...............Stump Speaker.........Straight Hair..........Latin.................Sock Tressle Bowman........1 niopolis. ..........J!on)e S.c.............Dress Maker...........Short Skirts...........Sister................Tress A alter Brautigam....W aldman s............Husband................Henpeck Ruin...........Blonds................Dates.................. Walt Gertrude Broreln......Home..................Pianist................Cook...................Loudness..............Her Smiles...... ....Gert Charles Brown.........Cozy turner...........Hotel Manager..........Bell Hop...............French................Out-of-town-dates.......Brownie Mary A Buchs..........Kreitzers.............Mannequin..............Stop 12.. .............Silence...............Captain 26 ‘e -- • .J au5?V...............rriage................Actress................Haughtiness...........Buck........ Winfred Campbell......Landis................Love...................Rubberneck............Study...................Tires ARhea Cannon..........Study Hall............Housewife..............Engagements...........Errors.................Otis Roy Christler.........Defiance St...........Salesman...............TTviertakrr Dorothy Coll .........Sweetland.............Designer...............Barber..... ..V.V.V..V.V... 5tn Period Eng...Harry............... 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Search Me................Warbler...............t'ndecorated Ears......Sewing................. Myrtle Ruck...........Legion.................Modiste................Chef..................Now What?..............Qer }d..................¥ 1 Harold Scherer........Glee Club..............Bass Singer............Clown....... .............Haste..............Smiles. ...............Anci Howard Schnell........Roller's...............Orator..................? ft. above Sea Level...Low Speakers........Pe ng Heard............ 01 Kie Fred Schuler..........Alpha................. Banker.................Pugilist..............Hens........................................... Chow-chow Herbert Schuler.......Cridersville...........Restaurant Proprietor. Steeple Chaser........wakeful Hours..........(hewing gum............ok i« Marie Schuler.........Parsonage..............Helpmate...............Gever.................Lazy People............£|fon...................i™!. Lura Schumann.........Feet...................Stewardess.............There.................No men.................Oliver................. Bertha Smith..........Typing.................Business Woman.........Known By Her..........Men....................Industry..............Keo-gira Marlon Smith..........Cold Storage...........Accountant.............Husbandry.............Young Mens Fancy...Independence.................... Thelma Smith............... ? ............To Get There Some Where..........Dubois.................''aves................. Ihel Helen Stanton.........Chevrolet..............Kennel Keeper..........Doggone...............Competitors............Neatness............. tan .. Harold Steiner........There..................Science Prof...........Candy Salesman........No fun.................Sweets..................Sweetheart LaRue Stroll..........5 10.................Decorator..............Warbler...............Snakes.................Pie BaKing.............Teddy Naomi Swartz..........Home...................Fame...................Poetess...............Wasted Time............Studying................J om Martha Veit...........Stroll's...............Pianist................Organ Grinder.........Weight.................Impersonations.........Mavis Adelta Weliner........Dennlst’s..............Artist.................Plumber...............Bugle Call.............Sketching..............Dalle Lester Weimert........Edith's Arm............Model Husband........Iceman................Sneed ..................One Only..............Les Florence Werner.......Window.................Nurse..................Chorus Girl...........Appetite...............Opposite Sex...........Lenoe Adrian Whetstone......Buckland...............Singer.................A meek Husband........ What! No Women? . Poetry....................Ado Anna Wintzer..........Flip's.................Latin Teacher.........Mrs. Steiner..........Hiirh Heels.............Talking...............Ann Charles Wisener.......Wenk's.................Politician.............Soda Grill............Smiles.................Dates..................Chuck Grandon Wolfe.............. ? ............Peace..................Strife................Pep....................Solemnity..............n oof Marjorie Miller. Mary Miller..... Lola MHllette... Kathryn Myers. Kenneth Pfaff.. Mabel Rinehart. rt LUayne ongravmg co. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA YOUR ANNUAL IS THE MATERIAL MANIFESTATION OF THE CLOSING CHAPETR IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Both $pe and pictures should be artistically arranged; Hire engravings extraordinary; Service completely satisfactory. FORT WAYNE PERSONAL SERVICE vJill enable y)ou to ackieVe exactly , fkese results, economically. k i n MASK Of EXCELltMCE MMMW ® The Retrospect -s s Blume Hi 1927- le Retrospects- MY AMBITION To beat up on several guys whom I know ..........................Dutch Becker To pet thin .....................................................Lola Millictte To prow as tall as Paul Boese! ..................................John MenpeS To have a rep. of bcinp wild and wooly .........................Howard Schnell To not have to po to school .....................................Kcnnv Pfaff To learn to dance wonderfully ...................................Harold Steiner To have two pirls at once and not pet caupht ............................. ?????? To be a collepe professor..................................................Harold Heslet To be as sarcastic as Mr. Jones .............................................Karl Krieper To be a movie star .......................................... Annabelle Kreitzer To be pood husbands .........................Charles Mayer and Walter Brautigan —•— LATIN All the people dead who wrote it. All the people dead who spoke it. All the people die who learn it. Blessed death, they surely earn it!—VRRC.IT, CLASS ’27 —•— THE IDEAL MODERN GIRL Features like .......................Martha Abbott ( omplexion like .... ............Annabel! Kreitzer Hair like ..............................Martha Veit beet like ..............................Lela Marker Teeth like ........................Alice Eckenwiler Eyes like ..............................Louise Fisher (J) Pep like ........... ..................Mary Mason Sarcasm like ......................Alice Apenbroad Dance like ........................Leona Eckenwiler Clothes like ...........................Mary Buchs Conpenia! like .........................LaRue Stroll Intelligence like ......................Mary K. Heinl Business ability like ..................Anna Wintzer Athletic ability 'ike ..................Mary Miller IS ZAT SO Nobody studies but the Freshies And they work hard all day Dreaminp of squares and circles And wishing for more time to play. The Seniors are an idle bunch. Sophomores and Juniors the same: Nobody studies but the Freshies No wonder they get all the fame. —EVERETT ZWF.Z —•— Latest song hits guaranteed to come out before next fall. “When My Feet Get Tired. I lust Retno.e Mv Shoes.”—Ann Kreitzer ( Mv Mind is Free From W orries, From Studies and From Cares”—Willie M. “Whispering”—Lois F. “Buzzing in the Cloak Room”—Miss Evans “Let’s Not Laugh Now”—Miss Wing —•— Freshmen Soberly going down street alone, thinking about how hard his lessions are for the next day. Has three books on arm. . ophomore f Joins friend with two books on arm. Commences immediately to talk about lessons.!—Won’t you come over and we’ll studv together? Junior (Carelessly swinging one book, catches up with friend.)—I’m taking the book, but I don't expect to study much. Senior I Joins crowd of three or four others and starts laughing and talking about parties, dates, etc. No books are in sight. No use to take 'em home if you don’t intend to study. Tust wear the books out. Moral—Be out and out what you are. —•— T.ives of SENIORS all remind us We should strive to do our best. And departing leave behind us Note books that will help the rest. —•— . Explanation of grades hv Kenneth Pfaff A means Awful B—means PgHer C—means Correct D means Dandy E—moans Excellent ime Hi 192 The Retrospect 25 YEARS FROM NOW Graduates of ’27 class—I burned up an old copy of the ’27 annual and if you don’t think the jokes were funny, you should have heard the fire roar. —•—- ' Roger Elsass—A man’s wife is his better half, isnft she? Lura S.—Sure, why? Roger E.—Well, if a man was married twice, there wouldn’t be anything left of him, would there ? ... —•— Miss Campbell—I will answer no questions during this test. Audlene Archer—Neither will I. —•— Overheard at B. H. S. Mary Lusk—You dance like an angel. Ned Davis—But angels can’t dance. Mary Lusk—I know it. —•— The hardest thing to hide next to a bass drum is your ignorance. —•— A pair in a hammock Attempted to kiss: When all of a sudden— •siqj 3 pi dn paiunj Xaqx —•— Dick H.-—-Say. Clayton, why do they call that town in Michigan “Battle Creek?” Clayton K.—I don’t know unless it’s because they start so many breakfast feuds up there. —•— Mr. Jones—How many zones are there, Mabel? Mabel R.—Six. Mr. Tones—Name them! Mabel R.—North Frigid, North Temperate, Torrid, South Temperate, South Frigid, and Safety. —•— Ned Davis—Hey you, where you going? Goffy B—Going to work! Ned D—Well, what’s the rush? Goofv—Got 4,000 men under me. T gotta get to work. Ned—Sav, you got some job. Where do you work? Goofy—I’m night watchman in a cemetery. — •— Walter Brautigam—T got this cup for running. Mildred Waldman—Who did you beat? Walter Brautigam—The owner and several policeman. — •— Annabel Kreilzcr—(tossing her head) A kiss? Certainly not. T never kissed a man in my life! Howard Schnell—You have nothing on me. I never did either. —•— Tim Bachman—You’ve seen them feed camphor to the elephants in the Zoo, haven’t you? Winfred Campbell—Why do they do that? Tint Bachman—Oh, just to keep the moths out of their trunks! —•— Florence Werner—Oh, dear, I’ve spilt the water all over the table! Mr. Stultz—That makes it a sort of pool table. What? —•— Harold Hcslet—Women are not what they used to be. John Frische—Well. no. They used to be girls. Red Christlcr—Are you fond of nuts? Mary K. Heinl—Is this a proposal? ---•-- Edith Swink—There are two men T really admire. Lester Weimert—Who’s the other? —•— Mr. Stultz—(continuing lecture!—Here’s a glass—porous too. Kenneth Pfaff—(half asleep!—Make it two more—four altogether! —•— Dick Finke—Tsn’t nature wonderful? Roger S.—How is that? Dick Finke—She gives us all faces but we ran pick our own teeth. —•— Charles Maver—What the deuce did von mean bv telling Hovland T am a fool? Sarah Ritchie—Heavens, I’m sorry. Was it a secret? Blume Hi 1927 te Retrospection J. W. CLEM DEALER IN LIME, LATH, PLASTER PARIS, CEMENT, MORTAR, COAL, COMMON BRICK AND SEWER PIPE Telephone Main 1916 WAPAKONETA, OHIO LOST AND FOUND COLUMN. (2c per word) Lost—Black fountain pen by a young lady full of green ink. Return to office at once Found—A way to reduce, by Martha Veit. Lost—A box of yellow hair-dye, name (.Cameo) on lid. Wanted—Method of discipline tor seventh period study hall. For Rent—Back seat of good ford. Inquire of Red Christler. Lost—Case containing rouge. Return to Helen Winget. Found—Way to get by without studying. Inquire of Mary Bucks. Just Out—Book on how to concentrate. (Author) Iioyland R. Price $2.50 Wanted—(By Miss Campbell)—A megaphone to talk to sixth period English class while an argument is going on. Desired By Senior Class—Just one more year at Blume Hi. Would Like—Dark night; nice car and pretty girl. If anyone has any knowledge of such required objects, see Herb Schuler. If you can arrange the dark night- the pretty girl doesn't matter so much. 1 For Sale—Second hand copy of Civics book. Will sell cheap; slightly soiled; inquire of Dick Hengsler. Wanted By Under Classmen—Hook on how to be like the Seniors. —•— LATEST SONG HITS Je I aime means I love you ..................................Hob Tangeman It made me happy when you made me cry ..................... Betty Blume Thinking of you ...........................................ZZZ-Mary Miller the Kirl ....................................:.......Red Christler recious ................................................... George Koch I can t get over a girl like you ............ pete Memories .... ..................................... L'ZZZZXcmie Streight Id love to call you my sweetheart ..........................Charles Brown Breca.n along ......................................................Cletus Metzger Tonight you belong to me ...................................Kenneth Pfaff Sweet thing ............................................. Mary Goeke I wish you were jealous of me, dear ......................... pa,,i I’ve Pwn so lonesome .............................ZZZZZZiden Winget Miss Marvin—If parcel post is mail tell what express is? Anna wintzer—Female I guess. —•---- Doyle H. to Miss Campbell—Ichabod Crane was a typical school teacher. Blume Hi 192 7 THE AUGLAIZE NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL, $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, $65,000 OFFICERS: YV. J. McMURRAY, President WILLIAM BITLER, Vice President A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier DIRECTORS: J. M. COPF.LAXD J. F. SEITZ R. C. HAM AN W. J. McMURRAY H. E. PI EL EDWIN ABE H. B. FAULDER WILLIAM BITLER A. C. BOOGHF.R We Pay Interest On Time Deposits A Checking Account Gives Receipt For All Bills Poirl ZINTS’ SHOES ARE BETTER Karl Kreiger—They say, dear, that people who live together get to look alike. Lottie Streight—Then you must consider my refusal as final. —•— Bob Koenig—She has the prettiest mouth in the world. Ham Lucas—Oh, I don’t know. I’d put mine up against it. —•— Delbert Becker—Darling, I’ve made up my mind to stay here tonight. Mary Buchs—Too late! I’ve made up my face to go out. NERS CLOTHING FU.RN ISHINGS '—'—4 T — Blume Hi 192 7 le Retrospect3 Buy Your Footwear at the Smile Store HARRY KAHN'S SHOE STORE Y Graduated from old Blume High in 1910, and a Booster ever since. INTELLIGENCE AT WHEEL Motorist on country road—Want a ride. Mister? Pudgy Pedestrian—Xo, thanks. I’m walking to reduce. Motorist—Xo town of that name hereabouts. Ain’t cha on the wrong road? —•— Margaret Heffner—I can’t take the clock upstairs. Jane Brokaw—How's that? Margaret Heffner—It always runs down. The flapper is the only fur-bearing animal that can be stuffed KONETA BARBER SHOP more than once. Three Experienced Barbers DOESN’T COST SO MUCH TO TREAT ’EM AT OUR FOUNTAIN MOST UP-TO-DATE AND MODERN EQUIPMENT USED LEITHAUSER’S 125 W. AUGLAIZE ST. WAPAKONETA, O Also the home of the High o School 1 ume Hi 1927 e Retrospect RAH! RAH!! RAH!!! CLASS 1927 BLUME HI Get started right by opening a Savings Account at 6% compounded semi-annually for your College Education WE WISH YOU HEALTH AND PROSPERITY THE CITY LOAN SAVINGS CO LAFE W. KUNNING Assistant Secretary Blume Hi 1927 Retrospect Figure All You Want But You Can’t Beat The Auglaize County Lumber Company ON BUILDING MATERIAL A PA kOX ETA. OHIO WE DELIVER ANYWHERE PHONE MAIN 1520 BEAT THIS! Goofy—I’m the fastest man in the world. Charles N.—How’s that? Goofy—Time flies, doesn't it? Charles N.—So they say. Goofy—Well, I beat time. —•— Miss Marvin—Why is it that there arc more blind males than females? Dot Coyle—On account of burlesque shows. Hamilton Says: WE CARRY ONLY THE EXCLUSIVE EATON, CRANE AND PIKE LINE OF STATIONERY CRANE’S LINEN LAWN AND EATON’S HIGHLAND LINEN IN ALL SHADES AND BORDERS YOU ARE JUDGED BY YOUR STATIONERY M. WM. HAMILTON BOOKS AND STATIONERY WAPAKONETA, OHIO Blume Hi 1927 COMPLIMENTS OF THE BOSTON STORE WAPAKONETA OHIO le Retrospection “Red Wing’’ ICE CREAM STANDS OUT PROMINENTLY ABOVE ALL OTHERS FOR El'S QUALITY SAMUEL ABRAHAM, Confectioner EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR WAPAKONETA, OHIO AT THE KONETA HOTEL BUILDING Anna Wintzer—Who became wealthy in the Gold Rush? Harold Steiner—Charley Chaplin. ---•-- Francis Emerson—Why is bigamy wicked? Grandon Wolfe—Why, because the Bible says a man should not obey two masters. —•— Mr. Roosevelt is a self made man. said her friend. Mary Lusk—He isn't much on faces, is he? SEE THE WAPAKONETA FARMERS’ BROWN GRAIN VAUDETTE CO. THEATRES FOR McCormick Deering Farm MOTION PICTURES Machinery AND LEGITIMATE Seeds, Feeds, Fencing, etc. ATTRACTIONS HIGH DUALITY COALS EMIL GEORGE BOB EWING MAIN 1134 Managers lume Hi 1927 ’•©•The Retrospect3- 3kxs-o o sk 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 Real 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 11s explain our way of doing business. The Citizens Building Loan Company FRED A. KLIPFEL, Secretary PROOF Mother—Why did you let that young man? Frances M.—Mother, how can you say that. Mother—Only one side of your nose is powdered. —•— Miss Campbell—(To small boy sleeping in class)—What kind of an animal sleeps when it thinks? Freshman—A camel. m Through Service AND EUROPEAN Quality Foods Hotel Koneta WE GROW Wapakoneta, Ohio S E RESTAURANT “The Best Coffee in Town” LEON M. GOEKE, Mgr. WAPAKONETA Clayton Soutii Roy Eckenweilcr Blume Hi 1927 = = = 1 he Retrospect QUALITY MERCHANDISE SINCE n 1856 Alice A.—Why, Louise, this bottle of milk hasn’t a bit of cream on it Louise F. I know. Maybe they filled the bottle so full there’s no room for any cream —•— Our cards are so full of a number of C's I m sure we should all be as busy as B's. —•— Miss Sloan—The next thing that falls on the floor is mine. Carl Tangeman Oh Miss Sloan. I have a terrible habit of falling out of my seat. Clark Telljohn HEINE NAGEL PLUMBING ELECTRIC AND COMPANY HEATING AUTOMATIC Y-K WIRING FOR LIGHT WATER SOFTENERS AND POWER PHONES SHOP—MATN 1907 V. CLARK—PROSPECT 1952 H. TELLTOHN—MAIN 1985 Appliances—Radio B 1 u m e Hi |92 7- o c le Retrospect Dodge Brothers MOTOR CARS SALES AND SERVICE L. E. BRANDT 5 NORTH WATER STREET WAPAKONETA, OHIO Inquiring Freshman: “My schedule says that 1 have assembly this period.” Senior: “Well, what of it? Freshic: “What room do I go to take it?” Mr. Moser (Biology Class)—“If we grafted peach, plum, apple and cherry trees together, what would we have?” LaRue Stroh— Fruit Salad.” TAEUSCH’S For Quality Groceries and Fresh Meat Three Phone Service One Minute Washers Radiolas and Sundries • s Blume Hi 1927 The Re trospect3- x3 GIFTS Of Fine Leather Goods, Purses and Hand Luggage HEADQUARTERS FOR SPALDING’S SPORTING GOODS Asa A. Crawford Betty Blunie—My love for you is like the rushing brook. Elwood C.—Dam it. —•— Miss VVing—Take that gum out of your mouth. Karl K.—Aw, I ain’t got all of the sweetness out of it —•— Lola M.—Can you imagine anyone going to bed with their shoes on? Lela M.—Shocked? Well I should say not! Who does? Lola M.—A horse. C. J. Vossler R. R Vossler THE C. J. VOSSLER HARTMAN JEWELRY SON COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF SINCE 1876 SOFT DRINKS ALL FLAVORS Jewelers, Optometrists Silversmiths WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ICE 51 YEARS IN WAPAKONETA, OHIO WAPAKONETA, OHIO The Retrospect ...THE... Zofkie-Woehler Company RELIABLE CLOTHIERS, TAILORS AND FURNISHERS For “Lad and Dad” F. I. ZOFKIF:, Pres, and Mgr. C. C. ZOFKIE, V. Pres. H. F. WOEHLER, Sec. and Trcas. WAPAKONETA, OHIO Charles B.—I can get anything on my radio that yon can get on your phonograph, and more, too. Fritz S.—Is that so? Let's see you tune in on Caruso. |M,iss Campbell—Do you know why your hair is oily? Mr. Smith—Why no, why? Miss Campbell—Because you’re a sap head. HI PHONE MAIN 1140 SWEETIE! ED. PFENNING Ideal Dry Cleaning Let’s Go to The Pressing, Repairing WE DO OUR OWM DRY Sweetest place in CLEANING Wapakoneta Opposite Hotel Koneta and Elks Home 4 PERRY STREET FRANCIS SWEETLAND WAPAKONETA, OHIO Blume Hi 192: le Retrosi “ Tis a Feat to Fit Feet” TRY Newcomb Zimpfer “THE SHOERS” FOOT-WEAR HOSIERY THEN SHE’LL KNOW! Mabl1keRhim.inCe WaltCr t0°k Mi‘dred t0 hc foGt bal1 Kame shc ‘hinks there’s nothing Dorothy M.—Well, wait till he takes her to the zoo. —•— INTELLECTUAL DOUGHNUT Mr. Smith—Here, waiter, this doughnut has a tack in it. Herb Schuler— ell, I declare! I’ll bet the ambitious little thing thinks it’s a ford tire. WAPAKONETA SARVER’S CEMENT BLOCK MUSIC STORE COMPANY PIANOS, PLAYERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF GRANDS, VICTROLAS. Ornamental and Structural BAND 1N ST RUM ENTS Cement Block WHOLESALE AND RETAIL “Everything in Music” DEALERS IN Sand. C rushed Stone and WAPAKONETA, OHIO Coal E. Auglaize St. Phone Main 1666 Blume Hi 192 7 The Retrospect FEED PURINA CHOWS FOR BEST RESULTS FOR POULTRY, COWS, HOGS. HORSES AND STEERS. WE ALSO HANDLE POULTRY AND CHICK SUPPLIES, ALSO HAY, STRAW, CORN, OATS, BRAN, MIDDLINGS, ETC. THE STORE OF QUALITY AND SERVICE. SCHULER’S CASH FEED STORE PHONE MAIN 1346 WAPAKONETA, O. NEEDED Mother—Why are you taking the battery out of the radio? Bud Kolter—I’m going for a ride in the car. —•— Harold S.—-May I call upon you? La Rue—Of course not! Harold S.—Oh, I didn’t mean tonight. I mean some cold, rainy night when I couldn't go anywhere else. 40 YEAR YVE PLEASE FARM LOANS PARTICULAR PEOPLE MADE UNDER THE SYSTEM PROVIDED REED VOSLER l’ Y THE UNITED STATES MEATS GOVERNMENT OHIO BRANCH 10 F.. AUGLAIZE Kentucky Joint Stock Land Bank PHONE MAIN 2661 Blume Hi 192 7 e Retrospect Where Your $ Buys More The Wright 5 and 10c “A FRIENDLY STORE” Where Your $ Buys More SOFT Howard—If you knew you only had one more day to live what would you do? Fritz—Borrow money. Martha Reed—You know; the kisses in notes arc like straw hats? Kenneth B.—Why, how? Martha Reed—They aren't felt. DRY GOODS McMURRAY AND GREENHOUSE READY-TO-WEAR Fresh Cut Flowers at all Times LUCIEN MEYER ALSO Choice Plants WAPAKONETA, OHIO PHONE MAIN 1583 c s o 3 Blume Hi 1927 3 The Retrospect Phone: Main 1576 The Koch Beverage and Ice Co. Manufacturers of Beverages, Soft Drinks and Ice Wapakoncta, Ohio Freshman—Ignorance is bliss. Senior—Then you must be blistered. —•— Dorothy Martin—Why do you write your letters (to O. N. U.) on pink stationary? Lois Fessler—To keep from getting blue. —•— Miss Sloan—(live the principal parts of raise. Pete Idle—Raise, raised, raisin. FISHER’S Cigar and Sporting Goods Store Athletic Equipment Our Specialty ANNEX BLDG. F. L. FISHER, Proprietor WAPAKONETA, OHIO Blume Hi 192 7 FOR HEALTH’S SAKE Use Fisher s Pasteurized DAIRY Products EVERY DAY “Serve Them and You Please All” 1 ________________________________________________ BIT OF PHILOSOPHY Life is really not made up of big days, or even big things. Daily life is largely a. matter of little duties and little cares and most of it has to be lived in the valley. Charles B.—“My face is my fortune.” C. Metzger—“How long have you been broke i Glenn Lanning—(Looking at sign Bird seed”)—No one would believe they could grow birds just like they grow vegetables. (Confectionery GENTS FURNISHINGS MERCHANT, TAILORED SUITS $25.00 and $35.00 J-JlGUEST QUALITY 1 FOOS 1 XSTANT SERVICE p JIMISON h ASY PARKING DRY CLEANING ATISFACTORY PRICES RUGS AIR CLEANED OR SCRUBBED LW AYS OPEN PHONE 1709 YVAPAKONETA, O. SEE Smith Bros. Electric Co. FOR MAYTAG WASHERS AND HOOVER SWEEPERS Phone Main 1718 Wapakoneta, Ohio Leona E.—Why do you call your car Paul Revere? Red Christlcr—Because of the midnight rides. —•— Delbert—What would you say if I would kiss you? Mary B.—Nothing, if you were a good marksman. Faculty—Knees have changed so that if Eve would come ruck, she wouldn’t recoenize the nm mint THE WHITE THE DOERING MEAT MARKET HARDWARE COMPANY ALL KINDS OF FRESH AND SALTED MEATS PHONE MAIN 1536 Hardware, Paints and Sporting Goods KAH COMPANY WAPAKONETA 117 W. AUGLAIZE ST. OHIO he Retrospects PLATVOET BROTHERS PHONES Office: Main 1444 Residence: Main 1180 Speed and safety is our plan OFFICE In Rear of Koncta Hotel We like to serve our fellow man Local and Long Distance Trucking Piano and Furniture Moving A Specialty All Goods Insured While in Transit Mary E. Mason—'“If you weren’t so tall 1 would kiss you. Paul Boesel—“That's all right, I can stoop. —•— Mr. Stultz—“After all, we find that it is the law of gravitation that holds us on the earth.’ Helen Wingct—“But how did we stick on before the law was passed?” ---•--- Miss Sloan—“I am beautiful! What tense?” Paul B.—“Remote past! Demand Potato Bread From YOUR GROCER BUY FROM OUR WAGON Try Nut Butter Bread for Toasts MADE BY THE CITY BAKERY JOHN C. KNAUSS, Prop. OUR MOTTO: SERVICE AND CLEANLINESS Blume Hi 1927 te Retrospect'® so o o« 1 he I ime-testcd savings and loan plan, under which we operate, is as safe as anything in the land, having operated for over forty (40) years and usually paying a 6 per cent dividend. THERE has never been a loss, never a DAY’S DELAY IN PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR DIVIDEND The Wapakoneta Building Savings Co. directors R. B. ANDERSON ASA A. CRAWFORD C. W. FISHER R. C. HAMAN G. W. HASSENIER R. C. HUNTER C. F. HERBST C. W. TIM M ERMEISTER G. A. WINTZER CHAS. F. HERBST President C. W. TIMM ERMEISTER Vice-President C,. A. WINTZER Vice-President ASA A. CRAWFORD Secretary R. B. ANDERSON Attorney FLUCTUATES Kathryn M.—I thought you said Red is the light of your life. Martha R.—He is although he goes out quite often. —•— Cameo H.—I just saw Pete Idle trying to kiss Shirley. Martha V.—Did he succeed? Cameo H.—Oh, no. Martha V.—Are you sure it was Shirley? JACOB WERNER KOLTER CRAFT SONS Practical Plumbers STEAM AND HOT WATFR WHOLESALE HEATING AND RETATT. Agents for “HOLLAND” REEF. PORK. Hot Air Furnaces LAMB, VEAL AND DURO WATER SOFTENER “We go the liVnit for servi r and Estimates on Application quality.” Established OCT. 1R94 PHONE MAIN 1736 Phone Main 2631 Wapakot e , Ohio lume Hi 192 7