Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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Senior Class Prophecy €l)t ttctrojspcct 'Twas the last day of April, 1952 that signified the period of absolute harmony and peace in this old world. A new president had come to rule whose heart and soul were for the people and whose tact and own quietude of spirit had encompassed 'round about them stimulating a desire for the environment of unity and brotherly rove. There was no need for peace conferences or means of arbitration and even Coingress was at loss when it met for session to discuss difficult problems and perplexities because there were none to introduce for argument. Our honored President, Malcolm Rohrbough, sat in the executive chair looking pleased at the state of affairs, but he was also studying zealously to discover a way by which that most guarded halo of peace might be impressed upon the minds of the people in such a way that they might always desire to preserve it. It was that enormous task confronting him that made him feel the dire necessity of calling upon a loyal band of helpers to assist him in upholding those present high ideals. On the first day of May a decree was sent out from the White House to every) member of the Senoir Class of 1930 bearing the request of the president that each and everyone discontinue his various tasks for an extended length of time to accompany his honorable wife, formerly Bonnie Brookhart, and him on a pilgrimage to the Fountain of Youth in that glorious land of Florida. Surely such an adventure would renew the spirits of his burden bearers and offer an opportunity to stress upon each individual the importance of pledging his most loyal support to back the important issue introduced by him. 'Twas the last day of May that brought together once more, in happy reunion, a class of men and women which had not met together since the good old school days of 1930. Each heart held a story of its own as it met the warm and welcome handshake of the President and first lady of the land. It made quite a beautiful story with treasured imaginary pictures combined to hear each newcomer tell about himself. Of course the members of our class who represented us in the National Legislature were naturally there with the President to greet us all and it was quite a surprise to discover who held those honored positions. At last a woman attained to the noble position as Vice-president of the United States and we were very much elated when we found that Meltha Carter had accomplished that noble feat. Our surprise was not exceeding when we saw Richard Finke very efficiently holding the office as Secretary of State, but a great lot of his success depended upon the extraordinary handling of the United States Treasury supply by Bernard Shaw, secretary of that fund. Quite efficient and dependable bookkeepers were also valuable asests to those two highly-intrusted offices and they were very satisfactorily taken care of by our two business ladies, Mildred Kentner and Lura Zwiebel. Some found it extremely difficult not to envy Elva Scherer her coveted position as private secretary to such a person as the President of the United States. Everyone was greatly pleased when we entered the House of Representatives and discovered the oratorical ability that Raymond Musser possessed in delivering his messages as Speaker of the House. It wa rumored, however, that his continual habit of talking was taken down a notch or two when he married Doris Bachman, star comedian of the “Talkies.” Our foreign relations with France increased remarkably after Frederick Slusher became foreign ambassador to that country and complied to its peoples’ wishes by puchasing great quantities of their “Blue Moon Perfume.” Doc Martin, renowned financier, most usually escorted him on those trips and even granted him the use of his private yacht in order that he might be introduced to some of the pretty little French girls as no American girl seemed to fit his qualifications. Carolyn Headapohl and Audrey Kohler journeyed all the way from Dallas, Texas where they were operating a beauty parlor. That journey was quite a lucky one as it brought to pass, two very appropriate matches. Audrey had always said she wouldn’t marry because she didn’t want to change her name but when she realized that she 19 3 0

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 €1k Retrospect Senior Class History Four years of struggling, defeat, triumph, and happiness have witnessed the proud and bold class of 1930 attain their goal of glory and achievement. Now comes that word. Commencement—a word of vast importance, when we shall recall that the best part of our lives, spent under the very strict and equally gentle guidance of our loyal teachers who were destined to become subjects of immortal memory, has departed forever. Our minds, at the same time, in the process of such excellent development as may be gained from education, were unconsciously storing away love and respect for all our associates. Mathematics, English, Latin, and Science, instruments of worry and strife, are destined to become the foundation and background for our adventures through the ways and byways of life. No more shall we have petty grievances to contend with, but man-sized obstacles, which will balk us at every turn. When that time comes, every moment of our high school days will have seemed but one consecutive period ot joy and laughter. These aforesaid four years were not spent in vain—for each of us has the satisfaction of having been outstanding in some accomplishment, be it scholarship, athletics music, or social activities. “Every man shall receive his due reward”; so goes an old proverb, and none is more true. So shall we receive our reward for the efforts we put into our line of activities and interest. The change in our characteristics during these four vears of invaluahlp PvnpHpn o Some say it’s foolish to go further, They claim they have an education. But they will find that in the future Success is based on good foundation. They’ll go out and get a job. And maybe, if they do not shirk, They may rise above the mob. But only if they slave at work. But those who do not falter, Who heed advice and common sense, And who are willing, at Learning’s alter, To socrifice some time and patience. They will be rewarded With a prize which few have won The success that is awarded To those who CARRY ON. —JAMES INGOLDSBY —DICK STULTZ Senior Class Officers President ...... Vice President Charles Swink Donna Wentz Treasurer Secretary James Ingoldsby Oneta Metzger

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1 £lK Uctrosprct i :=jij could marry Burk Kolter, president of the United States Steel Corporation, and only change one letter of her original name, there seemed no hesitation at all.Carolyn grew quite tired of the long name of Headapohl and was quite delighted to change it to a short one such as Kah, wife of our own honorable Harry, vice-president of the same corporation in which we discovered Burk. In the same Steel Corporation as formerly mentioned, we also found Hugh Katter and Adrian Keesecker as the two chief accountants and very extraordinary ones at that. Because of the numerous responsibilities resting on their shoulders, both found it necessary to hire private secretaries to help them out of their difficulties and they were Oneta Metzger and Minnie Swarts. Oneta not only did stenographic work but also taught violin and entertained at many concerts where she held audiences spellbound for hours. While being hypnotized with violin music, we were thrilled to the utmost by the rich melodious tones of voice produced by our great tenor singer, Vernon Bobb, who made world toursto satisfy the countless demands of the people. There were not only artists of music represented in our midst but also artists of painting and sculpturing. Mabel Hem came from her picturesque studio in New York where her painting was that only of a master. Cecil Barnhart made one fee the presence of power, majesty, and superiority when one gazed upon the lipe-like figures carved and moulded by his steady hand. We were astonished beyond words when we learned of the remarkable achievements of Willis Diegel, the electrical wizard, who astounded the world continually by his advanced inventions which he introduced into the field of science. James Ingoldsby displayed his keenness of mind by conquering the most difficult law cases undertaken by human being. It was believed by many people that he received most of his super-human reasoning from his wife, formerly Veronica Herrmann, who possessed magic power which could be transmitted to him. Four prominent football stars came from various colleges where they composed very essential factors. We were proud to recognize those heroes as our former classmates, Richard Aue, Clarence Cornell, Victor Thrush, and Leo Wildermuth. Richard Stultz, physical education teacher at Harvard, pleased us but did not surprise us by returning to our midst as a married man accompanied by his sweet and alluring wife, Mrs. Stultz, formerly Evelyn Stinebaugh. After many years of faithful study at a conservatory of music, Blume Castle finally realized his ambition as director of a city band. Alvin Lanning, Ralph Van Horn, Harold Hubner, Perry Carter, and Carl Davis finally became expert musicians on their priceless instrument and were permitted to enter Blume’s exclusive organization. Foster Lytle possessed an extraordinary degree of skill and accuracy as president oi the Federal Reserve Bank in Washington while Pauline Schuler proved an efficient bookkeeper and Chester Lehning showed outstanding business ability in his position as teller of the bank.. Wilbur Hittepole, interne at a Cleveland Hospital, created lots of excitement when he arrived with his staff of nurses which consisted of a number of our previous class-males. BeulahBrown, Helen Fisher. Marcella Kachelries, Bernice Malston, Kathryn Naus, and Grace Siegel composed that group of dependable graduate nurses. Oliver Ambos appeared as quite a man of big business when he revealed his ownership of fifteen large department stores located in various cities throughout the country. He convinced us of the fact that he had lots of faith in women when he appointed Vesta Burden, Helen Gross, Cecil DeLong, Lena Liokumovitz and Fredonia Koch as independent heads of five of those stores. A lot of responsibility rested on Remus Kreitzer, general manager of all the stores. Before Remus accepted that trustworthy position he picked for himself an efficient little wife to work with him and keep his books in order and we were pleased to see our classmate, Hldegarde Loew, filling that coveted place. There were quite a number who journeyed a long ways to attend that pilgrimage of 1952. 19 3 0