Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1931 volume:

The Retrospect 1931 PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class of Blume High School VVAPAKONETA, OHIO VOLUME XXIV Foreword pHE days which we have 1 spent in high school have been among the happiest of our lives. It is with the purpose of perpetuating the memory of these days that we, the Class of 1931, have published this Retrospect. Mr. LaVern Taylor He has bridged the chasm between teacher and student and in his own peculiar manner has entrenched himself in our hearts with his wit, advice, instruction, interest and understanding. Her sincere endeavor, interest in every school activity, cheery smile and honest efforts have made her one of our warmest and dearest friends. May she continue to be the guiding star that she has ever been. Dedication Because of the outstanding activities of their commercial department, and our deep gratitude, sincere appreciation, and love, we dedicate this Retrospect to Mr. L. L. Taylor, for his inspiring confidence and to Miss Clara Evans, for her helpful instruction. Their efforts have brought honor, glory and fame to our school. To us they have willingly given unlimited time, they have set an example of friendship and generosity, and brought a deeper knowledge of confidence, success and ambition. The Retrospect Contents: THE SCHOOL CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS FEATURES The Retrospect Superintendent and Principal Mr. Menschel His kind, yet persistent attitude, his keen foresight, and his understanding of boys and girls, has helped him to gain and hold a place in our hearts. School Board CARL D. FISCHER JACOB T. KOENIG KD TRAU, President EDWIN J. STROH, Clerk MR. LAWRENCE W. ADAM Ohio State University, B. Sc. A resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Vocational Agriculture, Advisor F. F. A. MISS GENEVIEVE BLANKENBAKER Miami University B. S. E. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Latin. MR. H. C. BECKWITH Indiana State College B. S. C. Terre Haute, Indiana. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Industrial Arts. MISS CORNELIA BROOKHART Oberlin School of Music B. S. M. Resident of Shaker Heights, Cleveland, Ohio. Director of Music. MR. J. BAILEY BUSH Ohio Northern University, Miami University A. B. Resident of St. Johns, Ohio. Algebra, Biology, Director of Band, Hi-Y Advisor. MR. I . H. JONES Dennison University, B. S. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Plane Geometry, Geography, Commercial Arithmetic MISS MABEL FRISCHE Miami University, B. S., Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Home Ec. Dept. MISS CLARA EVANS Miller School, Cincinnati; Bliss Col Resident of Washington, C. H, Commercial Dept. MRS. CHARLES MILLER Miami University, A. B. Resident of Wapakoneta Ohio. American History, Civics, Economics, Social Problems. MISS EUGENIA NOBLE Oberlin, A. B. Resident of Chillicothe, Ohio. Algebra, English 2, Advisor of Lantern. MISS FRIEDA SWINK Secretary of Blume High School. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio MISS CLARA POSTLE Ohio State University, B. A., Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. French, English, Advisor of Retrospect. Advisor of G. R. MR. O. E. STULTZ Bluffton College, A. B. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Chemistry, Physics, Gen. Science. MISS ORAL SWONGUER Ohio Northern University, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Girls gymnasium instructor. MR. LAVERN L. TAYLOR Indiana State College, B. S. Terre Haute, Indiana. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Commercial Dept, Girls Basketball Coach, Tennis Coach. MRS. CARRIE TAVENNER Blume Memorial Librarian, Library School, Chautauqua, N. Y. MISS ELIZABETH SWINK Miami University, B. S., Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Ancient, Modern European History, Science. MISS MARION WILSON Carleton College, B. A. Northfield, Min nesota. Resident of Rosholt, S. D. Public Speaking, English. MR. HAROLD WASSON Ohio State University, B. of E. E. Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Boys Coach Advisor of Hi-Y. Gen. Sc. MR. E. R. WISE Wooster, B. S., Kent State, Miami, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Mechanical Drawing, Boys Coach. Occupations. MISS GEORDIS ZIEGLER Ohio Northern University, A. B., Diploma of Expres_sion, O. N. U. English, Dramatics Coach. MR. C. P. STEIN Efficient janitor of Blume High School, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio MR. FRED RINEHART Efficient janitor of Blume High School Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio Faculty We give sincerest thanks To you, dear Captains true, For your graciou words of counsel That helped to tide us through. —FRANCES WINEMILLER The Refaospecl i Minor Divison j i i ▼ • ■! '!■ i■ i� � i■� «► i imi � i••• • • Senior Class History Have you noticed the numerous golf courses dotting our country? There is a far greater course you probably haven’t observed as carefully—the course of life. The first four holes we know as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. Our aids in this adventure take the shape of Clubs; various in shape and size. At first it was difficult to acclimate ourselves to the surroundings. The clubs with which we play seemed strange, and indeed we were awkward in handling them. Because there were others who followed us, we pushed on. We felt a little more assurance as we teed off down the Sophomore fairway. Having learned better how to use our clubs, we tried to master our difficulties. On this hole we were conspicuous because of our ability. Since the fundamentals were mastered, we eagerly pushed forward. New devices and means of progressing enabled us to accomplish more without conscientious labor. Each hole required fewer strokes; each one brought into vision a more beautiful scene. So the Junior green lost its glamour when the Senior one appeared. Now we have completed our last hole in the trial sphere. We feel proud that we have accomplished what was set before us. The mastery we have gained here governs our success on the next green—life. These four were comparatively free from difficulties because of the help of our instructors. The hazards in Life are great and many, but these we face fearlessly and confidently. May we never fail to observe the required rules and to piay the game fairly. May we give freely of our knowledge so that others may succeed on this trying course. —ROSEMARY KOENIG Senior Class Poem School days are now a mem’ry One we’ll hold forever dear. Our hearts will long recall The joys experienced here. We feel we’ve done our duty To our school and comrades, too. Faithfully pushing upward With a purpose firm and true. Now to all we say farewell, And in the years to come May you hold in fond remembrance The Senior Class of Thirty-One. —FRANCES WINEMILLER FREDERICK ACCUNTIUS—Fritz To work, each man in his degree, Is the best way to truth. PAUL BACKUS—Tulskie Laugh and be merry; remember Better the world with a song. Hi-Y—1; Band—1; “The Whole Town's Talking —Cast. DOROTHY AUFDERHAAR—Dot Daily self-surpassed. Glee Club—4; French Club—1. MABEL CLAIRE BAILEY—Boots How many lives she made beautiful and sweet! Girl Reserves—2; Glee Club—3; Dance Orchestra—1. PAULINE BASIL—Polly A fair flower that dost so comely grow. BOB BOWSHER—Bob He reads much; He is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men. Editor of Lantern; Editor of Retrospect; President of class—2; Tennis Team—1; Radio club—1, Pres.—1; Hi-Y—2; Glee Club—1; Pep Club—Treas. DOROTHEA BEERY—Dot Persevering to the last. Glee Club—4; Home Ec. Club—1 BURNETTA BROOKHART—BEE A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Girl Reserves—2; Glee Club—3; Retro spect—Typist. JOHN BURK—Johnnie An honest and perfect man, RUTH CARTER—Ruthie I thank whatever Gods may be For my unconquerable soul. IVA CARTER—Iva Instructed by the heightening sense Of dignity and reverence. “Smilin’ Through.” RICHARD COPELAND—Dick He has not left a wiser or better behind. Glee Club—2; “The Whole Town’s Talking”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast DOLORES DIEGEL—Dodo She is the loveliest of the festal throng. Glee Club—4, Vice Pres.—1; “Sunbonnet Sue.” BEULAH FOGT—Billie Thou hast a charm to stay the morning star. Glee Club—3. CLEMENS FISHER Hence loathed Melancholy. Glee Club—1. EDITH FINLEY—Edith A dear flower that growst by the way. CORAL FRAZIER -Coral A wee modest flower. Home Ec. Club—2; French Club—2; Glee Club—3. EVELYN GIERHART—Evie Teach me half the gladness That thy brain must know. French Club—1; Girl Reserves LUCINDA GROSS—Lucy Merciful and compassionate, And full of sweet assurances. OSCAR GROSS—Oscar Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway. VIVIAN GRODE—Viv Tears? I know not what they mean Girls Reserve—3; Glee Club—4. LENITA GUTMAN—Neeta Nature made her what she is, And never made another. Glee Club—1; Retrospect—Typist. HARVEY HARRISON—Smiles Shadow of annoyance never came near thee. EARL HARDIN—Whitie I strove with none, for none was my strife. Glee Club—1. worth MALCOLM HAMILTON—Creamie All the gain, all the good, Of the elements’ strife. Hi-Y—3, President; Football Manager— 2; Basketball Manager—2; Track—1: Track Manager—1; Glee Club—3; Min strel show—2—Cast; “Sunbonnet Sue’ —Cast. LUCILLE HARRUFF—Cile Lips where smiles went out and in. Orchestra—4. VERNON JAUERT—Vernie Say not the struggle naught availeth. Radio Club—2, Secy, and Treas.—-1; Ag. Club—1, Vice Pres.—1. GOLDIE KLOPFENSTEIN—A1 am the master of my fate; am the captajn of my soul. Glee Club—2. ROSEMARY KOENIG—Rosie I am tired of tears and laughter, And men that laugh and weep. Basketball—3; Girls Reserves—4, Pres.— 2, Secy.—1; Lantern—Girls’ Athletic Ed.; “A Prince There Was”—Cast; “Across the Street”—Cast; “Whole Town’s Talking”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast. ELVIN JONES—Elvin A mortal man, who livest here by toil Football—2; Tumbling—1. VIRGIL KOHLER—Peanuts Here is a man to hold against the world ROBERT LOTRIDGE—Bob A man so various that he seemed to be Not one but all mankind’s epitome. Radio Club—1, Vice Pres.—1; Retrospect —Bus. Mgr. ESTHER LONG—Esther The sweetest thing that ever grew, Beside a human door. Glee Club—4; “Sunbonnet Sue' MARGARET LOEGEL—Peg A kinder friend has no man. MAXINE LOWE—Max Tis the eternal law That first in beauty shall be first in might. Basketball -3; Retrospect—Dramatic Ed.; Glee Club—3. MARY ELIZABETH HEADAPOHL —Mary Her lanquid lips are sweeter than love’s. Home Ec. Club—1, Secy.—1; Glee Club— 3; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast. CORA HIBNER—Cora Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind. EVELYN HOELSCHER—Fletcher Soft smiles by human kindness of my mind. Glee Club—2. JOHN HEINRICH—Heinie In thy wisdom make me wise. Retrospect—Bus. Mgr.; “Smilin' Through”—Cast. WAYNE HUFFMAN—Wayne Glory of Song, Glory of Warrior, Glory of Orator. Orchestra—4, Pres.—1; Band—4; Librarian—1; Glee Club—4; “Sunbonnet Sue”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast; “A Prince There Was”—Cast; “Across the Street”—Cast; “Minstrel Show”— Cast; “Feast of the Red Com”—Cast. RUBY HOELSCHER—Ooby Laugh till the game is played. And be you merry my friend. Glee Club—3. WALTER HOWARD—Wally He has given us the best. Hi-Y—1. GUSTA HOOPINGARNER—Gus The glorious image of the Maker’s beauty. Girl Reserves—2; Glee Club—4; Home Ec. Club—1. LOIS JACOBS—Duckie Thou hast thy calling to some palace floor.” Girl Reserves—4, Treas.—1; Glee Club— 3; Orchestra—2; Lantern—Joke Ed.; “Sunbonnet Sue”; “Smilin’ Through”— Cast. MONA LUCAS—Hamie Her antics, her basketball ability, and her smiles brought her a host of friends. Basketball—4, Captain—1; Retrospect— Girls Athletic Ed.; Glee Club—3. CATHERINE LYNCH—Kate To see her is to love her And to love but her forever. Glee Club—3; French Club—1 MILDRED LUSK—Millie A beautiful and happy girl. Glee Club—3; French Club—3; Retrospect—Artist; “Sunbonnet Sue”—Cast. .KATHRYN LYTLE—Kate Now near to good is what is fair. Glee Club—1; Girl Reserves—2. FREDA MAYER—Teddy Joy! I live and breath the joy of it French Club—1; Glee Club—3. WALDO MERTZ—Buck Still water runs deep. Football—2. MERONO MEIER—Mack Three-fifths of him genius, and two-fifths good humor. Track—1; Ag.—1. EILEEN McCULLOUGH—Lynn She liked whate’er she looked on; And her looks went everywhere. Glee Club—4, Pianist—2; Girl Reserves —4, Pianist—2; Orchestra—2; Librarian —1; Lantern—Bus. Mgr., Literary-Music Ed.; “Across the Street”—Cast; Retrospect—Literary Ed.; “Sunbonnet Sue”— Pianist; “Smilin’5 Through”—Cast; Minstrel Show—Pianist; State Bookkeeping Champion—1930. MYRTLE METZ—Myrtle A perfect woman, nobly planned To warn, to comfort, and command. Glee Club—2. ROY MILLER—Roy All service ranks the same with God Tumbling—3; Band—3; Orchestra—3. CALLISTA METZGER—Cissie Earth has not anything to show more fair. Home Ec. Club—2. JAMES OSBORNE—Jim Wise in word and cautious in deed Football—3; Tumbling—3. HAROLD MILLER—HAM He was like to the stars. Football—2. VERNON PACKER—Tuffy The thinker who drives things through, Basketball—1; Hi-Y—1. GRACE RITCHIE—Grade Her mind is adorned with virtues manifold. CHARLES PERKINS—Charlie The friend we knew. WILLIAM ROHRBAUGH—Bill They also serve who only stand and wait. Ag. Club—4. RUBY PEDEN— Wilt thou accept not The worship of the heart MABEL RUNKLE—Shorty Lots of pep and friendship in a small package. French Club—1; Home Ec. Club—1 Glee Club—2. LEROY ROSTORFER —Lee I saw the proper twinkle in your eye. DELORES RUSSELLr—Dee Tell them dear, that if eyes were made for seeing, Then beauty is its own excuse for being. Girls Reserve—1; Glee Club—2; Home Ec. Club—2. LUTHER RUNKLE He was the wisest man in America. Track—2; French Club—1. MAXINE SHOUP—Maxie Dear and trusty, And kind and true. ERMA SCHNEIDER—Shorty Thy soul was like a star and dwelt apart. Glee Club—1. VIRGINIA SHAFFER—Virg. She is the gladdest thing under the sun, Girl Reserves—4; Glee Club—4; “Sunbonnet Sue” ANNE SEITZ—Annie None knew thee but to love thee None named thee but to praise. Glee Club—4, Secy.—1; Girl Reserves 2; French Club—2. LEONA SNYDER—Leona Hail! blythe spirit! Home Ec. Club—1; Glee Club—3 “Smilin’ Through”—Cast EVELYN STARR—Star Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety. Glee Club—4; Girl Reserves—4; Retrospect—Photographer; French Club—1; “Sunbonnet Sue” STROH—Adrian A man’s a man for all that. Radio Club—2; Ag Club—2. ADRIAN WILLIS TAYLOR—Bill Make room, oh ye men in history renowned! Football—2; Retrospect—Boys Athletic Ed.; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast BERTHA STOLL—Kitty Of such is the Kingdom of heaven. Home Ec. Club—1; Glee Club—4; Or chestra—4; Retrospect—Music Ed.; Class Treasurer—1; “Sunbonnet Sue” FRANCIS WINEMILLER—Frankie Stand still, true poet that you are! Glee Club—3; Girl Reserves—1; Club—Secy.—1; Retrospect—Poet; “Sunbonnet Sue” JOHN WALDMAN—Johnnie Swift as an arrow on a cinder track. Track 3; Hi-Y—3; French Club—1; Athletic Board-Pres.—1; “Whole Town’s Talking”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”— Cast. LEO WILDERMUTH—Stinch The knightliest of a knightly race. Football—3; Basketball—3; Track-Hi-Y—2. MARGARET WINGET—Baby Thou would’st be loved? Then let thy heart From its present pathway part not. Girl Reserves—4, Secy.—1; French Club —2, Vice Pres.—2; Retrospect—Ass’t. Ed. and Artist; Lantern—Ass’t. Ed.; Glee Club—3; Vice Pres, of Class—1; Secy, of Class—1; Athletic Board, Secy. —1; “Sunbonnet Sue”—Cast. ROBERT WENNING—Bob The days of our youth are the days of our glory. Hi-Y—3; Band—2; Orchestra—2. MARY ANNA WISENER— Mary My lov’d, my honor’d, much respected friend. Treasurer of class—1; Secretary of class —1; Lantern—Society Ed.; Glee Club—4 Pres.—1; Girl Reserves—4; “Sunbonnet Sue”—Cast; ‘‘The Whole Town’s Talking”—Cast; ‘‘Across the Street”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast. CLETA ZUBER—Cleta Bright star! Would I were steadfast as thou art. Glee Club—1; Home Ec. Club—1. MARY JANE WREN—Jenny A blonde, blue-eyed beauty. Girl Reserves—1; Glee Club—3; Home Ec. Club—1; French Club—1. EMILY ZAENGLEIN—Emily All that ever was joyous and clear and fresh, thy music doth surpass. Girls Reserve—4; Glee Club—4; Dance Orchestra—1; “Sunbonnet Sue”—Cast. VERNON WOOLF—Vernie Speech is silver, but silence is golden Football—2, Captain—1. The Refaospecl Junior Class Top row, left to right: James Telljohn, Earl Gross, Elwood McLean, Wright Schaffer, Lester Prueter, James Varner, George Miller, Barton Bowman, Winifred Harshbarger, Roy Posey. Second row, left to right: Robert Henderson, George Botkins, Clarence Miller, John Schlenker, John Nagel, Bob Snyder, Bruce Miller, Jess Carter, Clarence Keller. Third row, left to right: Ned Dingier, Rolland Kantner, Ruth Clapp, Emily Swink, Donna Metzger, Esther Urban, Rose Buffenbarger, Don Davis, Bob Stiles, Harold Caster. Fourth row, left to right: Roger Bailey, Tom Davis, Marion Lynch, Vivian Emrick, Florence Liokumovitz, Jane Seitz, Dolores Case, Fern Brookhart, Mary Berlet, Mabel Berlet, Grace Spees. Fifth row, left to right: John Katter, Helen Chesborough, Cletora King, Ruby Michael, Alvina Helmlinger, Jessy Baber, Ruth Price, Sarah McKercher, Clara Vorhees. Top row, left to right: Raymond Hole, Rolland Burden, Paul Jacobs, William Gutman, Willis Crow, Milo Tieben, Robert Rhinehart, Russell Shannon, Richard Wisener. Second row, left to right: Myron Lehning, Zelin Baber, Bob Kettering, Bob Blume, Norinne Bailey, Vivian Luntz, Ruby Market, Karolyn Neidemire, Mary Belle Copeland, Janelle Weber. Third row, left to right: Frederick Kuck, Charles Hole, Nelson Keysor, Robert Frazier, Mildred Cooper, Ruth Stinebaugh, Mary Ellen Maxwell, Geordis Campbell, Margaret Bush, Louise Tumbleson. Fourth row, left to right: Francis Fisher, James Rolirbaugh, Bob Miller, Madella Kuck, Gertrude Lyman, Irene Finley, Ruby Miller, Edith Gessler, Marshall Koenig. Fifth row, left to right: Neva Belle Hoge, Luella Smith, Violet Cornell, Alberta Winemiller, Dorothy Lanning, Mary Ann Shaw, Wynema Slusser, Luetta King, Celia Brautigam. The Retrospect Junior Class History The tournament began in September in the year 1928 with a new entrant ready to contest for honors—the Freshman class. There is nothing that set this particular class apart from the others as it entered the fray; but, as the matches were played, its strength and stamina came to light. In the first match they were victorious; and, as the time for the second game came, all but a few were back with renewed enthusiasm; and this year the semi-finals have been successfully weathered. The finals are to be played but what confidence that class has! Athletes must train, and these players are no exception. They have a daily routine of study modified with a bit of glee club, orchestra, or athletics. Added to this is a short work-out every few days of Girl Reserve, Hi-Y, or Future Farmer work. Yet practical things are not lacking in this class. Some are artists; others musicians; while others are intelligent mechanics or cooks. The award in this contest is more than a cup to be placed on display. It is a erood education and a pleasant outlook on life. May you be the victors, Juniors! — MARY ELLEN MAXWELL Junior Class Poem Steadfast and steady Juniors, We have never seen you shirk. You have made a name among us By your persistent work. But your journey’s not yet finished; But if you finish as you started You’ll be a credit to Blume Hi. —FRANCES WINEMILLER Officers: Paul Jacobs..................President Delores Case ...........Vice President Emily Swink .................Secretary Winifred Harshbarger ........Treasurer Sophomore Class Top row, left to right:—John Bailey, Raymond Musser, John Wisener, Richard Hiner, Bill Fite, Eldon Jackson, John Churchill. Second row, left to right :—Frederick Kentner, Harold Cibson, Delphos Howard, Rose Swartz, Lena Ruth Vossler, Frances Brodbeck, Elizabeth Cartmell, Shirley Kol-ter, Carolyn Weimert, Marcelle Burden. Third row left to right:—Leland Griffin, Walter Zwiebel, Mildred Shearer, Iris Bailey, Fentrus Stroh, Dorothy Long, Mildred Rinehart, Betty Sheets, Wilma Jane Shaw, Rosalie Werst, Rosemary Heil. Fourth row, left to rightLeonard Perkins, Charles Duvel, Katherine Liskey, Leona Jauret, Hazel Clark, Fentrus Rostorfer, Kate Wentz, Ruth Koch, Annabelle Bowsher, Roland Swonguer. Fifth row, left to right:—Carmen Shaw, Helen Lunz, Vivian Basil, Mary Ellen Rhinehart, Norrine Gould, Guinevere Lanning. Margaret Seitz, Mona Linder, Lucille Nuss, Edith Gray. Top row, left to right :—Robert Rinehart, Leonard Line, Willard Steele, Charles Miller, Robert Seigle, John Long, Lee Haman, William Bachman. Second row, left to right:—Irvin Logan, Glen Bowman, Emil White, Howard Blank, Carolyn Mertz, Margaret Myers, Edith Smith, Lloyd Garrison, Webb Carter. Third row, left to right:—Bus Chesbrough, LeRoy Metzger, James Singleton, Alice Emerson, Beulah Gross, Lucille Kruse, Edna Frank, Clarose Duckro, Harold Presar, Nelson Ruck. Fourth row, left to right:—Jack Chesbrough, Kenneth Huffman, Roland Kruse, Ruth Lotridge, Pauline Metzger, Inez Van Schoyk, Norma Stinebaugh, Ada Helmlin-gr, Ina Koehl, Lenora Jones. Fifth row, left to right:—Carl Brown, Wilford Abraham, Herbert Fessler, Imo-gene Green, Rosemary Gutman, Viola Steineke, Dorothy Helmlinger, Lois Lee, Clarice Underwood. The ‘ke faospecl Sophomore Class History When our class graduated from the elementary schools, we were all seeking a position in order that we might apply our newly acquired knowledge. Most of us answered the following advertisement: WANTED: Industrious boys and girls to work in the factory of Blume High. They must start in the lowest positiion as Freshmen. There are excellent chances for advancement. The work is not easy, but it is beneficial. For all information call at the office of Mr. Idle, the manager. One bright Monday morning in September wre all presented ourselves to the factory. We were heartily welcomed and were instructed regarding our work. At first our tasks were light and easy. After a month or two they became more difficult. Though they were hard we attended them with a good will and a grim smile. At the end of nine months we were examined to see if we had fully mastered our work. All but a few were advanced to the position of Sophomore. After three months’ vacation we commenced our new duties. Though the requirements were more difficult than the former ones, we surmounted all obstacles and again found ourselves victorious. We still have two more years of strenuous labor before us. In the far distance we see a goal of success and it inspires us with a new energy. You ask what is our salary? Some think it is small: others think it priceless. Our pockets aren’t being lined with gold but our minds are being inlaid with diamonds of education, self-confidence and determination. Added to all these valuables is a small paper announcing to the world that we are properly equipped with armor to meet and subdue all the battles and trials of life. —ROSEMARY HEIL Sophomore Class Poem Two years have passed Since you came, But in that time You’ve gained great fame. You’ve always been eager And willing to learn, The hardest tasks You never spurned. We can well feel proud Of a class like you, Your deeds are many Your faults are few. Set high your goal And then proceed; By faithful work You will succeed. —FRANCES WINEMILLER Officers: Roland Swonguer, President Eugene Webb, Vice President Elizabeth Cartmell, Secretary Rosalie Werst, Treasurer Freshman Class Top row, left to right:—LaRue Metzger, Ernest Cornell, Vernon File, Ralph Lusk, Everett Stroh, Harold Lanning, Maurice Thrush, Frederick Ballweg, Emil Tieben, Raymond Ruppert, Emery Knoch. Second row, left to right:—Aldo Elsass, Dorothy Gutman, Pauline Duer, Wilma Barber, Bernice Davis, Jessalyn Vorhees, Wilda Zwiebel, Luetta Lynch, Alma Wortman, Carol Copeland, Leonard Koch. Third row, left to right:—Helen Duckro, Ilo Mann, Luella Ruppert, Marie Bishop, Ralph Burden, Mary Bowman, Esther Munch, Pauline Zuber, Alberta Rhoode, Florence Kantner, Dorothy Jackson. Fourth row, left to right:—Vernon Kaeck, Grace Williams, Mary Neidemire, Marjean Headapohl, Helen Wisener, Eileen Smith, Lura Wehner, Wilson Brackney, Delmar Harshbarger, Henry Distelrath. Fifth row, left to right:—Eugene Boogher, Delmar Hern, Mark Bowsher, William Kaeck, John Deigel, Ray Kantner, Ernest Brown, Rolland Market. Top row, left to right:—Paul Schultz, Harley Nelson, Darrel Woolf, Tom Cornell, Herbert Haman, Julian Hess, Junior Taylor, John Smallwood, Dean Kohler, Charles Fleming, Frederick Jacobs. Second row, left to right:—Grace Spees, June Billger, Geraldine Klopfenstein, Eleanor Jane Abe, Mary Ann Schragle, Dorothy Goetz, Mary Ruth Smith, Winifred Copeland, Donna Kauffman, June Hodges, Fenton Hamilton. Third row, left to right:—Charles Phillips, Edgar Morris, Rolland Morris, Ruth Zwiebel, Kathleen Woolf, Louise Disney, Gertrude Jarvis, Ruth Underwood, Marcelle Bimstein, Ruth Herman, John Henry Gessler, John Moser. Fourth row, left to right:—William Wellington, Edward Strobel, Wilbur Walls, Martha Carter, Virginia McCormick, Florence Kantner, Marie Naylor, Donald Seitz, David Oakley, Billy Reed, Russell Scholler, Myron Kuck. Fifth row, left to right:—Louise Fisher, Leona Boltz, Evelyn Garrison, Robert Gierhart, Bob Lamberts, William Baeumel, Alfred King, Delbert Ruck, Daniel Schneider, Don Howell, Bob Miller. The V.ehospecl Freshman Class History An air of mystery had pervaded the land for many days. The warm spring oreezes had seemed to bear encouragement to us tender flowers who had grown under the snow all winter. At last all danger of failure was past, and a feeling of peace and contentment was over all, for we had successfully finished the eighth grade, and were now ready for high school. Summer came, and as each month passed slowly—slowly to us—we became more beautiful, anticipating much in the near future, and wondering about the mysteries which lay ahead. On September 2, one hundred and twenty-three of us were transplanted from our natural home to Blume Hi. Here have we shown the result of tender care, of untiring patience, and of real culture, to which our participation in the glee clubs, band, and orchestra contributed no little. Physically we grew strong, the result of certain activities, namely,f ootball, basketball, track, and tumbling. We have been denied membership in Hi-Y and Girl Reserves, for we were only Freshmen, but we are looking forward to the time when we may enter this organization. We are sure that we shall be welcomed, for we have, indeed, proved our worth. But, as we have spent only one year in our new home, only the future can reveal our greatest beauty. —RUTH UNDERWOOD Freshman Class Poem Your start is fine, keep up the work, Just meet things squarely, never shirk. The climb is hard, up to the top, Keep pushing upward, never stop! Let “Ever Upward”, be your creed; And play the game; then you’ll succeed. Set good examples, for those to come, You’ve done your best, Freshman of Thirty-one. — FRANCES WINEMILLER Officers: Frederick Jacobs, President Cornelius Loew, Vice President Marie Naylor, Secretary Robert Miller, Treasurer i p ♦ Courage When things aren’t running smoothly And you face disgust and fear, When the road looks rough and dangerous And the sky is far from clear; When you think you’re up against it, And it seems you’ve lost your luck, That’s the time to show your courage And to use your grit and pluck. There’s no thrill in easy sailing, When it’s clear and clouds are few, There’s no joy in doing things That any one can do; But there is a realization, That you know is not a fake, To know you’ve reached the goal. That you thought you’d never make. So when the world’s against you, Just smilingly sing a song, Don’t frown and wear a grouchy look, But just keep pushing on; Don’t give up and say “I can’t, Because I have no luck,” You’re not really down and out If you still have nerve and pluck! —FRANCES WINEMILLER The Retrospect ♦ •' • ♦••• ♦ •• ♦•••♦• • • ■••� • «•«•� •••� ■•■ 0 ■ � � l l | ■� j Organizations j i Class Will WE, the Senior Chant of liltinie High School of W i ukonctn, Ohio, in the year of our departure, no inch 1 ! ■ !, do make and declare our last will and, testament: FIRST—M'e do hei ueafli the di gnity and honor of the Seniors to the Juniors. SECOND—We do bequeath Mona Lucas’s alii lit to day flasket hall to Martha Carter. THIRD—We do bequeath Her!ha Stoll's School (Sir! Complexion to Mr. Jones. FOURTH—We do bequeath to Cornelius Lowe the rosy cheeks of John Wa Id man. FIFTH—We do bequeath the sweetness amt reticence of Esther Land to Emily Swink. SIXTH—We do bequeath Merona .Meier’s St. Patrick outfit to William Kaeck. SEVENTH—We do bequeath Vernon Woolf’s literary ability to Barton Bowman. EIGHTH—We do bequeath the long tresses of Ira Carter to Donna ■Metzger. NINTH—We do bequeath Bob Warnings’ ability to get into and out of mischief to Lester Prueter. TENTH—We do bequeath the sarcasm of Dolores Dicgcl to Annabelle Bowsher. ELEVENTH—We do bequeath James Nagel’s hair to Roland Swonguer. TWELFTH—We do bequeath our .Map books to the coming Freshman Class so that they may look at the pretty maps. THIRTEEN!'II—We do bequeath all Freda .Mayer’s old chewing gum, and the ability to chew it, to Esther Urban. FOURTEENTH—We do bequeath to Marybelle Copeland the unusual charm to attract the other sex now assessed by Ruth Carter. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS RETRD 5 P EET FTAFF O n m ftf—JJ. „ H ‘ w.� Crf .t :-DoA73ow A CA.«r £« SK 3 f J - O J W wnf LANTERN The Lantern A great deal of our success in high school depends upon the knowledge given to the interested outsiders. The chief means is the Lantern, with its bi-weekly store of news. Each issue is full of editorials, plans, and accomplishments which tell the patrons how much their school is doing along a varied line of activities. This link of knowledge promotes friendship and interest between the public and the pupils. The important task of editing this paper is given to the Junior Class. Each year the most competent pupils of this body are chosen as the Staff. We feel sure that these people have done their best and it will be hard to surpass their efforts. Their watch-word has been “Carry On.” Let yours be no less. EDITORIAL STAFF Mary Ellen Maxwell ....Gertrude Lyman ......Vivian Emrick .........Ruth Clapp .........Ned Dingier ........Emily Swink .......George Miller ........Delores Case Editor-in-Chief ....... Associate Editor ...... Literary Editor ....... Club Editor Feature Editor Girl’s Athletic Editor Boy’s Athletic Editor Exchange Editor ....... REPORTERS Mark Bowsher Eleanor Jane Abe BUSINESS STAFF Anne Seitz Carmen Shaw ........Bob Snyder .Winnie Harshbarger Miss Eugenia Noble Business Manager ....... Ass’t. Business Manager Faculty Advisor ....... Top row, left to right -John Churchill, Bob Blume, John Nagel, Bill Fite, Roger Bailey, Paul Jacobs, Winifred Harshbarger, Malcolm Hamilton, John Waldman. Second Row Paul Backus, George Miller, Bob Kettering, Willard Steele, Mr. Bush, Mr. Wasson, Richard Wisener, Walter Howard, Leo Wildermuth, Bob Wenning. Third row--Tom Davis, James Telljohn, Russel Shannon, Richard Hiner, Wright Schaffer, William McCreight, Ned Dingier, Bob Bowsher, Bruce Miller, Marshal Koenig, Bob Snyder. Fourth row—Roland Swonguer, Roland Kruse, James Nagel, Wilford Abraham, Bus Chesbrough, Jack Chesbrough, Roland Swonguer. Eldon Jackson, Don Davis. The purpose of the Hi-Y Club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school a high standard of Christian Character. The State Hi-Y organization guides and supervises the Blume Hi-Y Club. Before a boy may join he must pledge himself to fulfill the Club’s purpose. Mr. Bush and Mr. Wasson the advisers of the Club, are doing an excellent work and we hope that they continue in giving help and guidance to the members. Hi-Y Officers President ..... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... Malcolm Hamilton ....Robert Snyder ....James Nagel ........Tom Davis Top row, left to right—Mildred Rhinehart, Evelyn Starr, Carolyn Weimert, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Lena Vossler, Annabelle Bowsher, Rosalie Werst, Louise Tumbleson, Betty Sheets, Wilma Shaw, Ruth Koch, Frances Brodbeck. Second Row—Margaret Bush, Ruth Clapp, Mona Lucas, Pauline Metzger, Mary Anna Wisener, Evelyn Gierhart, Esther Urban, Margaret Ellen Winget, Emily Swink, Donna Metzger, Rosemary Koenig, Mona Linder. Third Row—Anne Seitz, Celia Brautigam, Kathryn Wentz, Virginia Shaffer, Emily Zaenglein, Gusta Hoopingarner, Burnetta Brookhart, Mary Ellen Maxwell,’ Kathryn Lytle, Ruth Carter, Eileen McCullough. Fourth Row—Lois Jacobs, Mary Anne Shaw, Helen Chesbrough, Dorothy Lan-ning, Margaret Seitz, Ruth Lotridge, Fern Brookhart, Gertrude Lyman, Florence Liokumovitz, Carmen Shaw. The Girl Reserve Club was founded to help the girls of Blume High School. It teaches them how to be friends with one another and make their lives worth living. The purpose of the Club is “To find and give the best.” This club is a branch of the national Young Women’s Christian Association and any girl may join if she will live up to and obey the pledge and code. Miss Genevieve Blankenbaker and Miss Clara Postle are the helpful advisors of the Girl Reserves. Girls Reserve Officers: President ............Rosemary Koenig Vice President ...................Emily Swink Secretary ...............Donna Metzger Treasurer .........................Lois Jacobs “Smilin’ Through” This romantic comedy was produced with the most beautiful scenic effect that has ever been produced in any play. The scene opens in a beautiful garden in which the story is given. Kathleen Dungannon is in love with Kenneth Wayne, but her aging and stubborn uncle, John Cartaret, having taken an oath that no one of his line shall ever wed a Wayne, forbids their marriage. Pressed for an explanation of his seemingly unreasonable prejudice, he begins the story of fifty years ago, of a Cartaret and a Wayne in love with Moonyeen Clare. She chose Cartaret, and Wayne, becoming insanely jealous, forces his way into the house the night of the wedding, and shooting at Cartaret, accidentally killed Moonyeen, as she jumped in front of her lover. Remembering this, Cartaret continues firm in his opposition to the modern romance until the spirits of Moonyeen and Sarah Wayne, Kenneth’s mother, gets a message across from the other world, softening his stubborn heart. Then he dies and joins his spirit bride, while the lovers are free to marry. THE CAST ACT 1. . Wayne Huffman Malcolm Hamilton .......Iva Carter ..Rosemary Koenig Richard Copeland ...John Waldman John Cartaret ..... Dr. Harding ....... Ellen ............. Kathleen Dunganon Willis Ainley ..... Kenneth Wayne...... ACT 2. James ...................Harold Beer Mary Clare .........Eileen McCullough Alicia ....................Lois Jacobs Edward ..................Willis Taylor Jane .........Mary Elizabeth Headapohl Dr. Owen ................Paul Backus John Cartaret ...........John Heinrich Jeremiah Waune ........... Earl Hardin Moonyeen Clare .....Mary Ann Wisener The Whole Town’s Talking Left to right- -Donna Metzger, Paul Backus, Emily Swink, Lee Haman, Rosemary Koenig, Miss Zeigler, Sarah McKercher. Betty Botkin, Richard Copeland, John Waldman, Mary Anna Wisener, Edward Strobel, Maxine Shaw. The Whole Town’s Talking “The Whole Town’s Talking” concerns a modern American family. The daughter comes home from Chicago bringing with her a dapper young man, Roger Shields. The father is determined upon Ethel’s marrying Chet Benney, his busines partner. The father and Chet fix up a scheme to attract Ethel to Chet. In the plan it seems that Letty Lythe, a movie queen, has fallen for “Quiet Chester.” The plan works beautifully until the famous Letty comes to Sandusky to make a personal appearance. Trouble begins for her burly fiance, Donald Swift, comes with her. Sadie Bloom, a rough and ready dancing teacher, whom Papa Simmons has hired to teach him to dance, turns up at the house just at the wrong moment. Full of laughs and suspense the play ends happily with all reconciled. THE CAST .......Lee Haman Rosemary Koenig ......Betty Botkins ....John Waldman ......Paul Backus ..Richard Copeland ......Emily Swink ....Donna Metzger ....Edward Strobel Sarah McKercher Mary Anna Wisener ....Carmen Shaw Mr. Simmons Mrs. Simmons Ethel Simmons Roger Shields Donald Swift .. Chester Benney Letty Lythe.... Sadie Bloom Taxi Driver .... Maid .......... Ethel’s Friends The Orchestra Top row, left to right:—Wayne Huffman, Junior Taylor, Richard Wisener, Leonard Koch, Maurice Thrush, Leonard Line, Larue Metzger, John Smallwood. Second Row—Roy Miller, Ruth Carter, Edith Smith, Miss Brookhart, Margaret Bush, Ruth Herrmann, Rolland Druse. Third Row—Mary Neidemire, Eileen McCullough, Roy Kantner, Henry Distelrath, Lucille Haruff, Bertha Stoll. Blume Hi Orchestra Of major importance in our High School curriculum are the various musical activities. Not among the least of these is the High School Orchestra. During the past year, under the able leadership of our director, Miss Brookhart, the orchestra has done splendid work. The High School Band truly deserves a great deal of credit and gratitude, both from the High School and the community. It has always been ready to respond whenever called upon to perform before the public or before the school alone. A great deal of time and hard work was required on the part of both Mr. Bush, the director, and the members of the band in order to make such a great success. With so able a director and cooperation such as the boys and girls have been giving the band cannot but help having a happy future. LET'S BOOST THE BAND! John Wisener SAXAPHONES: William Gutman Mary Neidemire Junior Taylor Richard Wisener Rolland Swonguer Willard Steele DRUMS: Edward Strobel Rolland Kruse James Nagel Jr. CORNETS: William Martin John Diegel Robert Wenning Morris Thrush Roy Miller Leonard Line TROMBONE: Wayne Huffman John Churchill Junior Musser BARITONE: CYMBALS: Robert Kettering CLARINETS: LaRue Metzger Leonard Koch Herb Haman Henry Distelrath John Louis Smallwood Eugene Boogher ALTO: Margaret Bush Ruth Koch Top Row, left to right—Eldon Jackson, Billy Reed, John Wisener, Fenton Hamilton, Delbert Ruck, Larue Metzger, Zelin Baber. Second Row-—Mark Bowsher, Wright Schaffer, Frederick Jacobs, Earl Hardin, Edgar Morris, Lee Haman, Wilson Brackney, John Moser, Myron Kuck. Third Row—Ralph Lusk, Herbert Fessler, Roy Kantner, Howard Blank, Bob Miller, Miss Brookhart, Marshall Koenig, Richard Copeland, William McCreight, John Smallwood. Fourth Row—Charles Fleming. Henry Distelrath, Richard Hiner, Ned Dingier, Malcolm Hamilton, Wayne Huffman, Rolland Swonguer, John Diegel. The Boys’ Glee Club took its regular, well established place among the High School’s activities this year again. When the opportunity was given for joining the club, about forty boys turned out. They have their regular rehearsals every Wednesday and Thursday at the seventh period. Much of the success of this club is due to the untiring efforts of Miss Brookhart, director and Wayne Huffman and Ruth Koch, pianists. FIRST TENOR Wilson Brackney John Diegel Henry Distelrath Herbert Fessler Roy Kantner Robert Miller John Moser Billy Reed Delbert Ruck Billy Wenning FIRST BASS Richard Hiner Frederick Jacobs Ralph Lusk LaRue Metzger Roland Morris Bob Snyder Rolland Swonguer John Wisener Fenton Hamilton SECOND TENOR Howard Blank Richard Copeland Ned Dingier Harold Gibson Earl Hardin Wayne Huffman Marshall Koenig William McCreight Myron Kuck SECOND BASS Bob Bowsher Charles Fleming Lee Haman Malcolm Hamilton Richard Jackson Paul Jacobs John Smallwood Zelin Baber Wright Schaffer The ‘Relrospeci 9 M Q ? � ' rv I ■ mj«Mi Girl’s Glee Club Top row, left to right:—Dolores Russel, Ruth Clapp, Margaret Bush, Dorothy Goetz, Mary Ruth Smith, Wilda Zwiebel, Celia Brautigam, Iris Bailey, Bernice Davis, Oonna Metzger, Karolyn Neidemire, Dorothy Aufderhaar, Evelyn Hoelscher. Second Row—Mildred Rhinehart, Evelyn Starr, Vivian Grode, Rose Buffenbar-ger, Esther Long, Edith Smith, Edna Frank, Mona Linder, Ruth Koch, Frances Brod-beck, Ruby Hoelscher, Grace Ritchie, Marian Lynch. Third Row—Coral Frazier, Grace Spees, Lois Jacobs, Anne Seitz, Eileen McCullough, Emily Zaenglein, Mary Anna Wisener, Wilma Barber, Virginia Shaffer, Emily Swink, Rosemary Koenig, Norinne Bailey, Cleta Zuber. Fourth row—Mary Neidemire, Lura Wehner, Marcella Bimstein, Ruth Hermann, Eileen Smith, Martha Carter, Burnetta Brookhart, Gusta Hoopingamer, Miss Brook-hart, Betty Botkin, Dorothea Beery, Mildred Lusk, Rosemary Heil, Myrtle Metz, Ruth Price. Fifth Row—Ilo Mann, Alberta Roode, Marie Naylor, Donna Kauffman, Ruth Underwood, Florence Kantner, Clarice Underwood, Carmen Shaw, Mary Anne Shaw, Margaret Seitz, Gertrude Lyman, Bertha Stoll, Ruth Spees. Girl’s Glee Club Oh yes, the girls’ Glee Clubs have done splendid work this year. They have been two of the outstanding musical organizations of our school. Early in the fall the clubs were organized under the supervision of Miss Brook-hart. The organization consists of seventy-three girls. The Freshman and Sophomore girls have their rehearsal on Tuesdays the seventh period and the Juniors and Seniors have their rehearsal on Fridays the seventh period with Ruth Koch presiding at the piano. Top Row, left to right:—Aldo Elsass, Edward Stroh, Robert Seigle, Frederick Kentner, David Oakley. Second Row:—Leland Griffith, Clemens Fisher, Zelin Baber, Mr. Adam, Frederick. Delbert Ruck. Daniel Schneider. Third Row—Leonard Perkins, James Rohrbaugh, John Schlinker, William Rohrbaugh, Walter Zweibel, Nelson Keysor, Alfred King. Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America is a nation-wide organization. It originated in Virginia but became so effective and well known that its membership comprised the whole nation. There are three classes of membership: Active, Associat and Honorary. The purpose of this club is to give general help to the farmer, to create and interest in the right choice of farming occupations, and to create a love for country life. This club has been organized in Blume High School for two years. It is through the work and leadership of Mr. L. W. Adam that this organization has shown its good qualities. F. F. A. Officers President ....... Vice President ... Secretary ....... Treasurer ....... Reporter ........ Farm Watch Dog William Rohrbaugh ....Walter Zweibel ....Delmar Keysor ....Leonard Perkins ....James Rohrbaugh ....John Schlenker Foot BallTe Top Row, left to right—Harley Nelson, Asst. Coach Wildermuth, Junior Taylor, Raymond Hole, Manager Lehning, Manager Shannon, Coach Wasson, Asst. Coach Wise, John Bailey, Emil Tieben, Edward Strobel. Second Row—Pete Kent, Elvin Jones, Malcolm Hamilton, Waldo Mertz, Roger Bailey, Barton Bowman, Harold Miller, Tom Cornell, Darrel Woolf, Charles Hole, Glen Bowman, James Singleton, Ernest Cornell. Third Row—Wilbur Carter, Willard Carter, James Osborne, Bob Blume, Bus Chesbrough, Vernon Woolf, Bob Frazier, John Nagel, James Varner, Willis Taylor, Paul Jacobs. The Scores • Opponents Wapakoneta Waynesfield 0. 30 Bellefontaine 38. 6 Columbus Grove 0. 14 Celina 18. 12 Van Wert 7. 12 St. Marys 14. 0 Shawnee 0. 8 Kenton 0. 0 Ada 13. 0 The Rekospecl The Squad CAPTAIN VERNON WOOLF END “Verne” showed good judgment on the field and he stopped lots of the end runs. BARTON BOWMAN—TACKLE AND FULLBACK “Bart” always fought hard ir a game, he I as another year. HAROLD MILLER--GUARD “Han'.” made the All-confererce team this year. He will be greatly missed next year. WILLIS TAYLOR—CENTER “Bill” played good football this year. He was a two-letter man. It is his last year. JAMES VARNER—GUARD “Jim” always did his best for Blume Hi. He has another year. JAMES OSBORNE TACKLE When Jim tackled they stayed put. It is his last year. ROBERT FRAZIER -END “Bob” stopped those erd inns and generally caught the passes. He has another year. WALDO MERTZ—HALFBACK AND FULLBACK “Buck” made many first downs for us. He will be missed next year. JOHN NAGEL—QUARTER AND HALFBACK “John” knew what play to call and made the work. He has another year to play for us. BUS CHESBROUGH—QUARTERBACK “Bus” has a small body but a great head. W’e do wish he was larger. WILBUR CARTER- TACKLE Web” upheld his end of the line and did his best always. He will be back next year. year. PAUL JACOBS—END He sure could reach out and down his man. We have “high” hopes of him next WILLARD CARTER-END “Jess” always tackled low and hard. He has another year and we know he’ll do his best. BOB BLUME -HALFBACK “Bob” sure could run around those ends. He has another year. JOHN CHURCHILL -GUARD John was big enough to hold any line. He’ll be back next year. ELVIN JONES—GUARD Jones always did his best and did it well. It is his last year in old Blume Hi. Top Row, left to right—Charles Fleming, Charles Miller, Manager Shannon, Frederick Jacobs, Tom Cornell, Dean Kohler, Fenton Hamilton. Second Row—Roland Swonguer, Coach Wasson, Bruce Miller, Vernon Packer, Bob Kettering, Coach Wise, Roland Kantner. Third Row—Bus Chesbrough, Bob Snyder, John Nagel, James Varner, Paul Jacobs, Bob Blume, Don Runkle, Irvin Logan. Fourth Row—Julian Hess, Harley Nelson, Herbert Haman. Baskat Ball Squad JOHN NAGEI__GUARD -HONORARY CAPTAIN Johnny prevented many baskets for the opponents. He has another year to play. PAUL JACOBS-CENTER “Ick’s” height gave us many tip offs which are a vital part of the game. JIM VARNER-CENTER Varner’s jumping ability also picvcd to be a great help on the tip off. He has another year. BOE BLUME— FORWARD Bob usually led the tearr ir individual scoring. He will be back next year. CHARLES MILLER—FORWARD “Chick,” who is cnly a Sophomore, proved to be a great help to the team. DON RUNKLE— GUARD Don. always played a fine game. He is the only Freshman who made the first squad. VERNON PACKER -GUARD “Vernie” always did his best for the school. He will be missed next year. ROLAND KANTNER—FORWARD “Roily” is small but mighty and a great factor in winning games. IRVIN LOGAN—FORWARD Logan has, by faithful work and hard training, risen from the Reserves to the Varsity. He has two more years to play for the school. BOB SNYDER—FORWARD Bob, though handicapped by his size, did splendid work. He will get to play another year. ROLAND SWONGUER—GUARD Roily’s speed and passing ability was a constant source of worry to his opponents. He has two more years to play. RESERVE SQUAD The reserve squad under the coaching of Mr. Wise had a great season, and this year’s regulars will have to work hard for their positions next year. We appreciate their splendid work and sportsmanship. They won 12 out of 15 games, winning 11 straight. The team consisted of Bus Chesbiough, Kettering, Miller, Backus, Carter, Singleton, Jack Chesbrough and Logan. Alumni Ada .... St. Marys Van Wert Ada Ssores: ...17 Blume 20 ...41 Blume 12 .41 Blume 23 24 Blume 17 ...23 Blume 13 ...12 Blume. 19 . ...30 Blume ...13 .23 Blume 24 ...20 Blume 19 ...38 Blume 16 ...41 Blume 13 ...22 Blume . .19 ...33 Blume ...23 .26 Blume 21 .36 Blume 18 ...27 Blume 18 First Row Margaret Bush, Frances Brodbeck, Annabelle Bowsher, Ruth Koch. Second Row—Mr. Taylor, Elizabeth Cartmell, Mona Lucas, Shirley Kolter, Miss uer. Third Row—Marcella Burden, Maxine Lowe, Lena Ruth Vossler, Gertrude Lyman SHIRLEY KOLTER “SHIRT” “Shirt” is the girl with a ready grin. Set off by a spirit to alw'ays win. She cares not for any personal fame, Her one desire is “To win each game.” ELIZABETH CARTMELL—“LIZ” Though “Liz” on our team is new% she has shown is, what she can do. She showed real grit in games she played, “For out of defeat, real men are made.” LENA VOSSLER -“SIS” There is “Sis” so small and dark; but she hangs on with the grip of a shark. “Fight to the finish is her creed.” That she has grit we are all agreed. MARCELLE BURDEN—“BABE” Now “Babe” she is not a baby at all, had you ever seen her go after the ball. She takes all blows with her head held high. “For she’ll win out in the bye and bye.” MAXINE LOWE- —“MAX” “Max” maybe smaller than the rest, but she never failed to give her best. When the score is tied and our hope is gone. “She gives us a pat and says ‘Fight On.” MONA LUCAS—“HAM” Whether they’re big or fast or small, it takes our “Ham” to handle them all. It always gave the crowd delight to see her lead them thru the fight. The Tefaospecl Schedule: Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak Wapak 48............Anna ...............18 41............New Knoxville ......12 34............Ohio City ..........41 15............Shawnee ............14 18............Cridersville .......23 27 ...........Alumni .............26 28 ...........Buckland ...........16 27............Waynesfield .........8 29 ...........New Knoxville.......13 11............Cridersville .......10 21............Ada ................17 18............St. Marys ..........18 20............Ohio City ..........14 18............Dayton Oakwood .....19 15............Ada ................17 15............Cridersville .......12 23............Plattsville ........21 26 ...........Jackson Center .....18 25............St. Marys ..........12 27 ...........Dayton Oakwood .....14 Track Team Top Row, left to right—Bob Blume, Harold Custer, Harley Nelson, Daniel Woolf, Tom Cornell, Leroy Rostorfer, Coach Wise, Fenton Hamilton, Manager Dingier, Rol-land Burden, Leo Wildermuth. Second Row—William Baeumel, Charles Hole, James Singleton, Bob Kettering, Rolland Swonguer, John Nagel, James Varner, Barton Bowman, Charles Phillips, Manager Shannon. Y ..... Third Row Rolland Kantner, Myron Kock. Wilbur Carter, Willis Crow, Richard Hiner, Paul Backus, Glen Bowman, Bus Chesbrough, Frederick Fisher, Bob Orphal, Glen Shellhaas. ....... Track Squad The track squad this year had every indication of having a fine team with a chance of a few High School records being broken. It is not merely a one man squad but every member is doing his part and doing it well. The first meet of the year was easily won from Kenton by a score of 92 to 21. We have great hopes of them making a name for the school in meets to come. ....................Waldman, Davis ....................Crow, Hamilton ....................Waldman, Nagel ......................Davis, Runkle ..........Waldman, Bus Chesbrough ....................Crow, Kantner Bowman. Custer. Miller, Blume. Bailey ..................Swonguer, Runkle ....................Bowman, Carter ....................Bowman, Nagel ....................Carter, Kettering ......................Davis, Blume 100 yd. Dash Mile Run 220 yd. Dash 440 yd. Run Low Hurdles 880 yd. Run Relay........ Pole Vault .. Shot Put .... Discus ..... Javelin ..... Broad Jump nms Bob Snyder, Marshall Koenig, The Tennis 1931 Schedule 1 15......Sidney 1 There ..Hefe There There ..Here ..Here There There Here There ..Here ..Here Celina Bluffton ..... Van Wert .... Lima Central Piqua ....... Celina ....... Lima Central Bluffton ..... Piqua ....... Van Wert .... Sidney ...... The QelFosvecl Social Calendar September 3—School bells! School bells! September 15—Hokey pokey, ice cream candy. September 19—Hello, Waynesfield. October 3—Take that, Columbus Grove. October 25—St. Marys vs. Wapakoneta. October 27—Reverend Sheelhaas spoke to the assembly. October 28—Interclass play cast chosen. October 31—Election of Retrospect staff. October 31—What a day for a Foot-ball game! October 31—The climax—Football Benefit Dance. November 3—Blue Monday, as usual. November 5—Y. M. C. A. Speaker—Fine! November 11—Hats off, the flag is passing by. November 24—First appearance of our Hi School orchestra. November 25—Excellent weather for Polar Bears. November 27—Turkey, but no game. November 28—The day after. December 1—40 more minutes of sleep. December 3-4—“The Whole Town’s Talking.” December 10—No wonder the Juniors raved. What rings! December 11—Ask one of the cast. Celina......... December 13—“13” is lucky. Like fun. December 15—“There’s Music in the Air.” December 15—Also the lovely decorations from Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart. December 23—Christmas program by the Sophomore class. December 24—At last! December 25—Merry Christmas! January 1—1931 January 5—Another Blue Monday. January 9—History lecture. January 14—What is that fearful word? “Exams”. ? January 16—Time out, for “recuperation.” January 20—Hold your breath. Grade cards. January 23—Remember the “Bungalow”? January 24—G. R. party! January 27—Boys! Boys! February 15-—Don’t break the camera, Seniors. February 23—Get busy, staff. March 2—Feels like winter again. March 4—Getting bored, boys? March 9—It’s over now. March 17—Do you understand now' why we chose green sweaters? April 1—No school. April 8—A great flood. On the third floor. April 9—Dat shure was one grand showr! April 13—Fifteen minutes can be long. April 21—Did it rain! May 7-8—Everybody came “Smilin’ Thru”! May 12—Field Day. May 22—Junior-Senior Reception. May 24—Baccalaureate. May 25—Commencement! May 26—Alumni. The Retrospect our fa. Rah! Irnt lose. Gr r3 n4 f Or' Tie w c, ; r}f- The Refoospecl L JOKES Evelyn Starr:—It’s too bad Shakespeare wasn’t bom in New York, isn't it? Lois Jacobs:—Yes, but why? Evelyn Starr:—Because I put that on my examination paper yesterday. Bob Kettering:—Does your watch keep good time? John Kolter:—I’ll say. Did you notice the days getting shorter? Bob Kettering:—Yes. John Kolter:—Well, that’s just the sun trying to get back to schedule with my watch. Mr. Miller:—How did you get along in class today? George Miller:—Wonderful. The teacher was so pleased that she made me stay after school and repeat it. Francis Brodbeck:—What kind of fish have theif eyes closed? Dick Hiner:—I dunno; I bite, what kind is it? Francis:—A little fish, you dummy. Housewife:—What do you work at, my poor nan? Tramp:—At intervals, ma’am. Bruce Miller:—I’ve got a bump on my crazy bone, what am I going to do? Dick Wisener:—Part your hair so the bump don’t show. Mrs. Bush: How did you like the show? Margaret Bush:—‘Oh, they gypped us. We saw it four times and the last time they left out 4 or 5 slides. The teacher asked the class to write a few words about George Washington. One of the boys wrote. “George Washington was the father of our country, who fought for freedom all his life, and went and got married.” Mr. Stultz:—Describe the mechanism of steam shovel. Bob Wenning:—Don’t kid me. You can’t carry steam on a shovel. Perk Swink:—What’s the matter with that football player? Rosemary Koenig:—I think it’s high blonde pressure. Milton had three wives—When he married the first, he wrote “Paradise Lost.” When the third one died, he wrote, “Paradise Regained.” Miss Blankenbaker:—Mark, give me a sentence using the w’ord, apud. Mark Bowsher:—Ah pud a dollar in the bank. Little Boy—Mother, are there any men angels in heaven? Mother:—Why, certainly. Little Boy:— But mother, I never saw a pitcher of angels with whiskers. Mother:—No, dear, men get in with a close shave. Ann Seitz: -Your uncle seems rather hard hearing? Mary Ann Shaw:—Hard of hearing! Why he once conducted family prayers kneeling on a cat. Bob Rhinehart:—They sav he’s wandering in his mind. Earl Gross: That’s all right; he can’t go far. Waiter:—Has your order been taken? Tom Davis:—Yes, so was my picture when I was a child. What is the first pin a fraternity man wears ? A safety pin. Bart Bowman:—You look sweet enough to eat. Gus Hoopingardner:—I do eat; where shall we go? STUDENT DIRECTORY NAME NICK NAME Frederick Accuntius.....Fritz ........ Dorothy Aufderhaar......Dot .......... Paul Backus............Tulsca ...... Mable Clare Bailey......Boots ........ Pauline Basil............Polly ....... Harold Beer.............4 0 .......... Dorothea Beery.......... Dorie ....... Robert Bowsher..........Bob .......... Bumetta Brookhart........Bee ......... John Burk..............Johnny ....... Iva Carter..............Ivy .......... Ruth Carter.............Ruthy ....... Richard Copeland........Dick ........ Dolores Diegel..........Dudo ......... Edith Finley....... ....Sargent ...... Clemens Fisher..........Clem ......... Beulah Fogt.............Billie ....... Coral Frazier...........Hun ...... Evelyn Gierhart..........Eve ..... Vivian Grode.............Viv ..... Lucinda Gross............Lucy .... Oscar Gross..............Butch ... Lenita Gutman............Nita .... Malcolm Hamilton.........Creamy . Earl Harin.............. Whity Harvey Harrison.........Smiles ... Lucille Harruff..........Cile .... Mary Elizabeth Headapohl. Liz .... John Heinrich............Hienie .... Cora Hibner............. Corrie Evelyn Hoelscher.........Fletcher Ruby Hoelscher..........Coby Gusta Hoopingamer.......Gus ...... Wayne Huffman...........Waynie .. Lois Jacobs..............Ducky Vernon Jauert...........Buck Elvin Jones.........,....Charlie Goldie Klopfenstein.....Klop Rosemary Koenig..........Rosie Virgil Kohler...........Peanuts Margaret Loegel.........Peg ...... Esther Long.............Pecks .... Robert Lotridge..........Bob HATES MOST AMBITION LIKES BEST HANG OUT Public Speaking ....Actor ................Audrey ..............R. D. 2 Studies ..........House wife .............Chewing gum .........Snyder’s Grocery Teachers .........Movie actor ............To talk .............W. O. Station Good grades ......Stenographer ........... Chemistry ...........Chem. Lab. Jealousy .........Farmer’s wife ..........Clarence ............Across the road Detention Room ....Public speaker ........Ruth ................Ford Bashfulness ......To make friends.........Fun .................Home Making Speeches...Good dancer ............Shooting pool .......E. Mechanic Studying .........To travel ..............Typing ..............Gus’s Women ............Farmer .................Talking ..............Brunswick Long hair ........Beauty Culturist .......Latin ...............Study hall Chasing chickens ...Saleswoman ...........Vemie ...............Cream station Flappers .........Actor ..................Acting ..............Where his hat is Curly hair .......Picking Tomatoes .......Straight hair .......Church Being tall .......Typist ................. Chemistry ........Mable Clare’s To miss school....Farmer .................History '............Home Boys .............Teacher ................Reading .............In her shoes Work .............Designer ...............Dancing .............Russell’s School ...........To get married .........Dub .................Dote’s Work .............House wife .............Diamonds ............Sidney History ..........Bookkeeper .............Work ................Commercial Dept A Boss ...........Concentrating .......... Family ice box .....Georgeville Rainy days .......Stenographer ...........Boy friend .......Typing Room To be late .......Druggist ...............Sleep ...............Chem.' Lab. Work ............. Model husband .........His girl ............Jackson Center Early hours ...... Photographer ..........Sleep ...............Hi-Spot Kitchen Washing dishes ... Nurse ................. Dance ..............Skating rink Poor grades ......Society leader .........Nice clothes ........School Debates ............ Business manager.....Money ...............Taylor’s Garage English ..........Teacher ................Geometry ............Study Hall Study ............Stenographer ...........Volley Ball .........Ruby’s Gym ..............Housekeeper ............Bookkeeping .........Evelyn’s Gossip ........... You know ..............Ned .................Bee’s Tall Girls ......... Musician ............ina .................Koehl’s Gossiping ........ Nurse ..................One person .........Studebaker Making up work ...Farmer .................Friends .............New Knoxville Getting up ........Make beer .............Women .......;.......Grocery in Gutman Men ..............Physical Ed. teacher....Fun .................School Bus Candy .............. Flapper .............Her weakness ........Study Hall Being small ...... Six feet ..............Tall men ............Any place School ...........Farmer’s wife ..........Playing .............Home To be dumb ....... Somebody’s sweetheart ...Giving speeches ...Study Hall Bad debts ........Manager of 5 10.......Ruby ................Peden’s 3 Maxine Lowe..............Maxie ... Mona Lucas..............Ham ..... Mildred Lusk.............Millie .. Catherine Lynch.........Kate .... Kathryn Lytle...........Kate .... Freda Mayer.............Ted ...... Eileen McCullough.......Lin ..... Merono Meier............Mack .... Waldo Mertz..............Buck .... Myrtle Metz............Nuisance Ii Ford Cissie .. Harold Miller...........Ham ...... Roy Miller...............Flay .... James Nagel.............Dumas ... James Osborn............Jim ..... Vernon Packer...........Tuffy ... Ruby Peden..............Kate .... Charles Perkins.........Charley . Grace Ritchie..........Gracie ... William Rohrbaugh........Bill .... LeRoy Rostorfer.........Lee ..... Luther Runkle..........Lute ..... Mable Runkle............Shorty ... Delores Russell..........Dade ... Erma Schneider.........Shorty ... Ann Seitz...............Chris ... Virginia Shaffer........Virg ..... Maxine Shoup............Max ...... Leona Snyder............Blondy ... Evelyn Starr...........Star .... Bertha Stoll...........Kitty ... Adrian Stroh...........- Andy ... Willis Taylor...........Bill .... John Waldman............Johnny Robert Wenning.........Bob ..... Leo Wildermuth..........Stinch ... Frances Winemiller.......Frankie Margaret Ellen Winget...Baby ..... Mary Ann Wisener........Sue Vernon Woolf...........Captain Mary Jane Wren..........Jenny .... Emily Zaenglein.........Zagie ... Cleta Zuber.............Toots .... Walter Howard...........Wally Helen Chesbrough........Ches ..... . Wapak boys .......Teacher ................. . Antics ............. B. B. coach .......... ..To be backward....Qpera Singer ............ . History .......... Flapper ................ To be left alone...Find the man ............ . Gossip ...........Flapper ................. • Poor grades .....C. P. A.................. • Late hours ......Engineer ................ -To be dumb ........Good dancer ............. - Literature ......Home Ec. Teacher......... . Rainy days .......Stenographer ............ . Other girls ......Good farmer ............. Rough streets .....Musician ................ - To study ....,...Hard worker ............. -To study ..........Undertaker .............. • School ..........Movie actress' husband... . Gym ..............Model wife .............. . Correct English ..Farmer .................. ..Men .............. To be educated ......... . Loafing ..........Farmer .................. . Women ............Manual training teacher. . English ..........Enjoy life .............. . Being small ......Farmer’s wife ........... . Straight hair ....Good dancer ............. • Sour grapes .......Stenographer ......... -Biology ...........-Stenographer ......... . Early hours ......Nurse ................... . Washing dishes....Bookkeeper ................ . Selfishness ......Enjoy life .............. -Book reports ......Doctor .................. ..Gym ..............To smile ................ ..Women ............Farmer .................. ..Backwardness .....Well educated ........... . Early hours ......Model husband ........... . Studies ..........To learn something....... Thiefs ............ Coach .................. ..Curly hair .......Wife .................... Dates .............Artist .................. , To be dumb .......Actress ................. ..Women ............ President .............. . Gym ..............Private Secretary ....... .. Straight hair ...Musician ................ . Gloomy weather ...Stenographer ............ . St. Marys girls ..Fitting ladies shoes .... . To study .........Donie’s wife ............ Basket ball .......- Riding around Certain ............Gym To talk .............. Taylor’s Room Typing ............. Typing Room Men ................Every place Willie .............Frankie’s Tall red heads .....Her car His girl ...........In Ford Women ..............Gas Station—St. Johns Ham ................Study Hall Shorthand ..........Study Hall Myrtle .............Metz’s Tooting ............in Studebaker To run something....Wenk’s Little girls .......With the Gang Skip school ........Detention Room Hob ................Moser’s Pets ...............Alpha To be teased .......School Run around .........Study Hall Shop work ..........Shop Cigarettes .........Cozy Comer Paul ...............Everywhere To look nice .......Dance Hall Best boy friend ....Typing Room Fun ................Taylor’s Men ................Rhinehart’s Grocery Washing dishes .....Bus Hates ..............Chevrolet Her pals.............. Dixie Restaurant Good grades ........Ruby’s To be left alone ...Study Hall One girl ...........Uniopolis Eleanor ............Abe’s Not pay attention ... W. O. Station Run around .........Wasson’s One man ............Ted’s Her man ............Everywhere To debate ..........Study Hall Dancing ............Tribe hall To be kind..........Millie’s Music ..............Her Ford Bookkeeper .........Bus. Dept. Dancing ............W. Auglaize Don ................I. G. A. The V.ehospecl Burnetta B:—Well, I showed up the teacher before the whole class again today. Gusta H:—Yeh? Put me wise. Burnetta:—She asked for Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and I told her he never lived there. Mr. Idle (to pretty Freda):—Are you doing anything on Sunday evening, Miss Swink? Freda S.—No, not a thing! Mr. Idle:—Then try to be at the office earlier on Monday morning, will you? ••• Mrs. Taylor:—Darling, which of these new dresses do you like? Mr. Taylor:—Why, they are both pretty, dear. Mrs. Taylor:—O, you are so generous! Now I won’t need to send either of them back. Mr. Jones:—What is an isthmus, Johnny? Johnny K:—An isthmus is a neck of dirt. Ruthie C:—Is Johnny’s neck an isthmus, Teacher? Police Judge: With what instrument or article did your gift inflict these wounds on your head and face? Mr. Wise:—Wid a motter, yer honner. Police Judge:—A what? Mr. Wise:—A motter. Wan o’ these frames wid, “God Bless Our Home” on it. Virg. S:—There wasn’t a very big account of your daughter’s wedding in the paper this morning. Mrs. Grode:—No, the big account was sent to me. No. 1—Oh, she’s not as old as that! No. 2—Old! Why, that woman remembers when the Big Dipper was just a drinking cup. Tom D:—Applied for a job at a power plant. John H:—What can you do? Tom D:—Almost anything, sir: John H:—Could you wheel out a wheel barrow of smoke? Tom D:—Sure, fill it up for me. Number Please? Never mind, central. I wanted the fire department, but the house has burned down now. Ned Dingier:—A moth lives a terrible life. Jim Varner: Why? Ned Dingier:—He has to spend tne summer in a fur coat and the winter in a bathing suit. Bob B:—What kind of a car have you? Harvey H:—I got a wreck. Bob B:—A wreck? Harvey H:—Yeah, every time I park it a dozen people come up and ask me if I’ve reported the accident yet. James O:—Pardon me, is your house on the bus line? Milo T:—Yes; why? James O:—Better move it, then; there’s a bus coming. “Things work out all right. As mistletoe becomes more scarce, people feel less need of it.” “Two political parties are essential to the republic’s welfare, a third for amusement.” Inebriate:—Whash ya’ lookin’ for? Cop:—We’re looking for a drowned man. Inebriate:—Whash ya’ want one for? Jack Chesebrough:—Don’t you think Bill Fite is rather spoiled? Red Gibson:—Naw! It’s the stuff he puts on his hair. Bill Fite:—Has your mother any objection to kissing? Shirley Kolter:—W’hat! Do you want the whole family? The Retrospect Mrs. Miller -Can anyone tell me what Sir Walter Raleigh said to Queen Elizabeth when he placed his coat on the ground for her to walk on? All right, Mary Jane, you may answer. Mary Jane W.—I guess he said, “Step on it, kid!” Teacher—Harold, why does a dog hang his tongue out when running? Harold Beer—To balance his tail. Miss Evans—Give me some quotations you’ve learned from the Bible. Bill Gutman- And so Jacob went out and killed himself. Miss Evans—Good; give another. Bill G:—Go thou and do likewise. Father—If you had a little more spunk in you, son, you’d stand farther up in your class. Do you know what spunk is ? Vern W:—Yes sir. Past participle of spank. Mary Jane W.—Did you ever take Chloroform? Freda M.—No, I didn’t. Who teaches it? Mr. Stultz—What is steel wool? Edith F:—The fleece of a hydraulic ram. Ruth Carter—Janelle, I know what a gold fish is. Janelle W.—What is it? Ruth C:—A sardine in grease paint. Mr. Jones—How many seasons are there in the year? Bill Fite—There are three, Mr. Jones—football, oasketball and baseball. Teacher—Can anyone tell me how macaroni is made? John B.—First you take a big hole and then you wrap some dough around it. Stranger—I represent a society for the suppression of profanity. I want to take profanity out of your life. Jones to Bailey Bush—Hey, Bush, here’s a man who wants to buy your Ford. ■� •♦••• • •••-♦ ••• Freshman (at P.O.)—I’d like to see some of your two-cent stamps. The clerk produced a sheet of one hundred twos. Freshman (pointing at the stamp in the center)—I’ll take this one. Mr. Stultz—And so we find that heat expands things, and cold contracts them. Can any one give me an example of that ? Frances W:—Yes, sir. The days are longer in summer. Gusta—I’m not going to school any more. Burnetta—Why not ? Gusta—I can’t learn anything. The teachers keep changing the lessons every day. “He followed her to the ends of the earth— She was the figure on his radiator cap.” Miss Evans- Correct this sentence: “The fjords ot Norway are very rough.” Freda M.:—You got Fords spelled wong! A green little Freshie in a green little way Mixed some green little chemicals up one day, Now the green little grasses tenderly w'ave O’er the green little Fresliie’s green little grave. Oh, Papa, can you tell me if Noah had a wife? Certainly; Joan of Arc. Don’t ask silly questions. “Now boys”, asked Mr. Jones, “can any of you tell me how iron was first discovered? Roy Miller:—Yes sir! Mr. Jones:—Well, Roy, explain to the rest of the class. Roy Miller:—I understood my father to say they smell it. r your ANNUAL 1 IS THE MATERIAL MANIFESTATION OF THE CLOSING CHAPETR IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Botk t?pe and pictures should be artistically arranged; The engravings extraordinary; Service completely satisfactory. FORT WAYNE PERSONAL SERVICE vJill enable you to achieVe exactly ■ w fhese results, economically. J [THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE |' If ortTVayneSngravi FORT WAYNE. INDIANA The V.ehespecl I ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• • •« WAPAKONETA MACHINE KNIVES AND TOOLS The capacity of our Knife Department has bee:: greatly increased, and we are in excellent position to furnish all kinds cf machine knives made from Laid, Solid or High Speed for cutting Steel. Iron, Tin, Lead, Wood, Paper, etc By using only the best quality cf steels and having a modern equipment fcr heat treating and grinding, wo can guarantee there are no better knives “Made in America,” than those stamped The Wapakoneta Machine Company WAPAKONETA, OHIO, U. S. A. 4 I am absorbing a lot of knowledge,” mumured the janitor as he erased the boards. Voice over telephone:—Are you the lady that washes? Answer:—Certainly not. Voice:—Why, you dirty thing. DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION Dodge Brothers MOTOR CARS GRAHAM BROS. TRUCKS L. E. BRANDT WAPAKONETA, OHIO The Rekospecl T------------- LAUDAHN ----- ------ ANTHONY CLOTHING FURNISHINGS Wapakoneta, Ohio A ♦•• -------- Miss Swink:—Jack, can you give roe an example of wasted energy? Jack C:—Yes, ma-am, telling a hair-raising story to a bald-headed man. Mildred Rinehart:—Can you he comfortable in that modernistic chair? Ruth Clapp:—Ch yes, but I always put a hoy friend in it first. I I LEO HEINL, Main 1762 F. M. SWONGUER, Main M. O. HEINL, Main 1739 Heinl Swonguer Home Furnishers and Undertakers WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 1859 —Ill— AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT The ‘Retrospect WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH THIS BANK The First National Bank Capital Stock, $ 200,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits $100,000.00 -i- CHAS. F. HERBST, President J. F. MOSER, Vice President E. A. HAUSS, Vice President W. I. BAUER, Cashier EDWIN J. STROH, Assistant Cashier The ‘Relrospecl PL ATVOET BROTHERS TRUCK and STORAGE OFFICE We like to serve our fellow man ♦ Speed and safety is our plan J Local and Long Distance Trucking All Goods Insured While in Transit Piano and Furniture Moving A Specialty Elvin Jones:—Gosh, I wish I were twins. Kate Lynch:—Why? Elvin Jones: So I could send the other half to school while this half goes fishing. John Kolter: I have an attachment for your daughter. Mr. Lotridge: My young man, when my daughter needs accessories, I’ll buy them for her. “Even I chew Wrigley’s”, said the robin as he downed another inch of worm.” •••♦• • •••♦ ••• Mr. Idle: Roland, why were you late? Roland Burden:—We got a new baby at our house. Mr. Idle:—Don’t let it happen again. Paul Backus:—Say, who do you think you’re pushin? Vernon Wolf:—How many guesses do I get? Mrs. Miller: Rosemary, give me a sentence, using defence, defeat and detail. Rosemary:—De cat jumps defence and defeat go over before detail. Fern B—I like everything about you but your feet: they are so big: what size shoe do you wear? Benny K—I wear sevens, but eights feel so good, I’m wearing nines. • ••• Is your sister fat? Is she fat! She had the mumps three weeks before they found out what wras wrong with her. Macklin V: - My sister has signed a life contract to lecture. Evelyn G: Is that so? Macklin:—Yes, sir, a marriage certificate. Annabel Bowsher:—What’s this thing dear? Richard W:— It’s a pawn ticket, honey. Annabel:—Why didn’t you buy two so we could both go? The Qelrospecl r HERWIG’S SUCCESSOR TO HUNTER’S Try The New Soda Fountain —FOR— QUALITY AND SERVICE First Soldier:—Sit c’own; you’re rocking the boat. George Washington:—Can’t. First Soldier:—Why? George Washington:—My pants are too tight. So they painted him standing up. Where Your Buys More The Wright 5 and 10c “A Friendly Store” Where Your Buys More ♦ f ♦ f ♦ i. • ••«••• . a The Retrospect YOUR PHOTOGRAPH— A LASTING MEMORY BE PHOTOGRAPHED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY HELPLING % STUDIO % f KODAK FINISHING PICTURE FRAMES GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS The 'Retrospect The Hartman Jewelry Company Jewelers, Optometrists Silversmiths SINCE 1876 54 YEARS IN WAPAKONETA, OHIO Roy E. Layton H. S. Vaubel ■ -i 4 � Miss Ziegler:—William, what word is the Bill G.—Happiness. Miss Ziegler:—Well, then William, what Bill G.—Giddap. LAYTON VAUBEL Attorneys at Law PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS Wapakoneta, Ohio opposite of misery? is opposite of woe ? ► ♦ ••• ♦ - ♦ f | . i . BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR AT THE SMILE STORE Harry Kahn’s SHOE STORE GRADUATED FROM OLD BLUME HIGH IN 1910 AND A BOOSTER EVER SINCE ROBERT SEITZ Authorized Agent for Standard Oil Products Phone Main 1606 Wapakoneta, Ohio ♦ t ♦ f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t ♦ The Rehospecl ! BROWN THEATRE THE HOME Of The Best In Pictures AT A PRICE TO FIT YOUR PURSE 4 • ♦ • ♦ ••• ♦ •« Miss Brookhart: What is an organizer? Roland S.—Why, he is a guy that makes music in the church. Harold Beer:—What color is proper for the June bride ? Pete K:—That depends on the color of the groom. “RED WING” ICE CREAM AND ICES, EXCLUSIVELY AT ABRAHAM Confectionery Where Wapakoneta Buys Its Ice Creams Phone Main 1463 AAA “Reliable Service” PURDY’S GARAGE 508 E. Auglaize St. Wapakoneta, Ohio Studebaker Sales GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING We appreciate your patronage. ? ♦ WE ARE EVER READY TO SERVE YOU Bring your worries to us and let us advise with you. We have the best interests of the community and the individual at heart and you will always find us The Friendly Bank Peoples National ...BANK... And don’t forget the Christmas Savings Club. We truly believe it to be the one thing that has brought most cheer to the hearts of our townspeople. CHAIR and TABLE COVERS INVALID and EMERGENCY COACH —M— Siferd Brookhart “Superior Funeral Service” [ —141— | RALPH A. SIFERD WALTER C. BROOKHART j Main 1173 Main 1173 ; OFFICE—Main 1784 How long were you married to Gordon? I don’t know—forgot to look at my watch. Freshman:—Behold—is that a parade yonder? Senior:—Nay, that is an Italian out with his family. Compliments OF P. F. SCHNEIDER —M— SHERMAN’S Central Drug Store Groceries and Meats Everything Good To Eat MAIN 1829 T HEO’S Beauty Studio Complete Line of Beauty Culture MISS THEO WOLF 8 1-2 East Auglaize Street PHONE: MAIN 1631 WAPAKONETA, OHIO The Rehospecl ■ i i •••♦• ■4 The McClintock Grocery HOME OF White Villa—Honey Grove Products When Better Groceries are Sold; We Sell Them i i i t i t i t r • •••♦ •••♦ •••♦ ♦ • •♦••• ♦ ••• • ••• • ••• • •••♦ ••• ••• • ••• • ♦ • Cy M.—I want a pair of bloomers I can wear around my gymnasium. Clerk (absently):—Yes, madam. What size is your gymnasium? Walter H:—What is usually done with the holes of doughnuts? Don D:—They’re used to stuff macaroni. •— ♦ •••♦•«• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ •• ♦ •«•♦•••♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ • The Wapakoneta Cement Block Company DEALERS IN COAL AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES Main 1422 Ferd L. Howell is health insurance Use ice the year round CITY Ice and Fuel Company Get our prices on coal Main 1758 Jf?;d The ANKERMAN’S GARAGE FOR Auto Repairing Spring AND Battery Service ALL KINDS OF REPAIR WORK N. WATER ST. WAPAKONETA, OHIO ♦ ♦ f ♦ t ♦ WE SELL FOR LESS Ira C. Shick, Inc. ‘THE FAMILY OUTFITTER” Successor to Briggs Shick ♦•••♦ •••♦• • • •••«♦ ••• ♦ •••♦ ♦ Lynn M.—How did you list the money that fortune teller got from you ? 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