Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1932 volume:

‘Rohe Retrospect I932 A Tlu- XXY Yol. Rohe Retrospect I932 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF BLUME HIGH SCHOOL Wapakoneta, Ohio THE RETROSPECT FOREWORD In order that our schoolmates and the friends of Blume High School may have a lasting reminder of the past year, and in order that the alumni may recall their own school days by following the vivid pages in this book, we, the editors of 1932, present this issue of the Retrospect. This annual represents the final efforts of the staff and it is our sincere hope that in later years it will bring back memories of the happiest time of our lives—our school days. We hope that this book will recall the spirit of Blume High and all the happy memories associated with it. Just as history records the achievements of men and nations, so this Retrospect attempts to mirror the activities of the students during the years of ’31 and ’32. If we, to whom this work has been intrusted, have succeeded in accomplishing these things, we shall be amply repaid for the time spent on it. THE RETROSPECT I I I I I I i i I i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i I Miss Goerdis Ziegler j f DEDICATION ♦ • j We, the Senior class of 1932, sincerely dedicate this j Retrospect to Miss Goerdis Ziegler, instructor of English j and dramatics coach. She has made a place for herself j in our hearts by her outstanding ability, by her keen | understanding and appreciation of the truly great things j of life, by her loyal support of all school projects and | by her spirit of cheerful patience and helpfulness. Under | her guidance and leadership the dramatic productions of | Blume High School have reached the highest standard of | excellence and, mainly through her efforts, the school has I become well known in that respect. May Miss Zeigler I continue to be the guiding example and influence of our j lives in the years after we leave old Blume High. THE RETROSPECT Miss Marion Wilson APPRECIATION To Miss Marian Wilson we wish to express our sin cere appreciation for her inestimable assistance throughout our high school career. She has endeared herself to us through her understanding and ready sympathy, her cheering word in our discouraging moments, her hearty school backing and her irrepressible wit. She has given us unselfishly of her time, experience, and advice, and through her sincerity has secured for herself a place of honor deep in our hearts. Her personality has domin ated her courses, made her innumerable friends and won for her many admirers. To her we wish to give our deepest gratitude and respect for her honest endeav ors to make our school a better place. i i i i i i i I i THE RETROSPECT SCHOOL LIFE George Washington George Washington, our great American soldier-statesman, who was first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Had “The Father of His Country” lived until the present time he would have celebrated his bi-centennial birthday February 22, of this year. This self-composed and dignified gentleman was a leading member in both the First and Second Continental Congresses. He, with his iron-like character, became the Commander-in Chief in the Revolutionary War. Under his leadership the Constitution was formed and George became the first president of the United States. Here it may be interesting to note that political leadership was unattractive to Washington. Three years after resigning from the office of president, this great man died at his home at Mount Vernon. THE RETROSPECT Blu me High School The first graduating class, that of 1871, consisted of only three students. The exercises were held in the old school building where the Williamson building now stands and C. W. Williamson was superintendent of schools. The growth of population and business called for increased accommodations for school purposes, so the Williamson building was erected in 1874-75. In 1907 it seemed advisable to have a separate high school building. Need for c suitable location was one of the difficulties. This difficulty was removed when Mr T. N. Blume kindly donated the present site. Our school received its name, Blume High School, in honor of its donor. The building was adequate at the time and it was thought that it would not be filled to capacity for twenty years. Yet, in 1922, it became apparent that the build ing could not accommodate the growing student body. Through the untiring efforts of the citizens of Wapakoneta, the new annex was begun in March, 1924 and completed the same year. The new part contained a library, clubrooms, a spacious auditorium and extra classrooms with modern equipment. The completed structure is imposing and modern as well. At the present time we can well be proud of our school. Blume High houses some four hundred students and is ranked as a first-class institution, well-knwn by colleges. THE RETROSPECT t Blume High Come, board my ship, and I will try To give you a visit through our Blume Hi. We are Freshmen now, both shy and green, Working, giggling, and playing are seen. We shall then sail into the Sophomore port, A year that seems, oh, so short! From there our ship will blow Through the ranks of Juniors, row on row. As Juniors, we cruise for just one year: And then “Ship ahoy!” comes the Senior cheer. Here’s the last of the stepping stones to see Eefoie we’re thrown upon a wider lea. As Seniors, we float on the foam And through the threads of lessons comb To find a way to get a stand When at last our ship will land. We know that this is our last year, With some good pilot at our steer. Tomorrow we shall be thrown Upon the sand and on our own. So you see that here we may Create a real mainland that won’t decay Or just a vision of some fair land Which turns out to be mere quicksand. —BILLIE COPELAND THE RETROSPECT ACTIVITIES Work and Play Our work mixed with a little play Will brighten and sweeten each long day. Away will go our care and worry If to some fun we go in a hurry. So onward and upward we will climb, And at the top we’ll hear the chime, “Well done! You’ve reached the top measure Where your work is just a pleasure.” —BILLIE COPELAND THE RETROSPECT ! I I I I I I I I I I I ! I l : Retrospect Staff Vivian Emrick ....... Mary Ellen Maxwell Don Davis ............ Emily Swink .......... Florence Liokumovitz Ruth Clapp ........... John Nagel ........... Margaret Bush Wright Schaeffer ..... Ned Dingier ......... Alvena Helmlinger ... Jayne Seitz ......... Ruby Miller ......... Mary Belle Copeland Dolores Case ......... James Telljohn ....... Gertrude Lyman ....... Neva Belle Hoge ...... ..................Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor and Bus. Mgr. ..............Business Manager ........Literary and Bus. Mgr. ...........................Social ........................Dramatics .................Boys’ Athletics ................Girls’ Athletics ............................Music ............................Jokes ....................... ...Artist ............... ...........Artist .............................Poet .............................Poet ........................Snapshots ........................Snapshots ...........................Typist ...........................Typist i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i THE RETROSPECT Blume High Lantern Margaret Seitz ........................Editor in Chief Herbert Fessler ......................Assistant Editor Wilford Abraham ...............................Business Manager Lee Haman ....................................Assistant Manager Miss Eugenia Noble .............................Advisor Carmen Shaw ......................................Clubs Clarice Underwood .............................Exchange Annabelle Bowsher .....................Girl’s Athletics Charles Miller ........................Boys’ Athletics Kenneth Hoffman ................................Feature Betty Sheets ..................................Literary REPORTERS: Robert Miller, June Hodges, John Schlenker, Frederick Wisener Betty Varner Alvena Helmlinger Neva Belle Hoge and Janelle Weber..............Typists THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to rignt—Paul Jacobs, Ned Dingier, Frederick Jacobs, Richard Hiner, Bob Kettering, George Miller, John Nagel, James Varner, Bob Snyder, Rus sell Shannon. Second Row—Don Runkle, James Telljohn, John Schlenker, Dean Kohler, Richard Wisener, Glenn Bowman, Eldon Jackson, Mr. Bush. Third Row—John Moser, James Singleton, Darrell Woolf, Bruce Miller, Lester Prueter, Wright Shaeffer, Bill Fite, Bob Wenning, John Churchill. Fourth Row—Edward Stroebel, Bob Blume, Malcolm Musser, Harley Nelson, William McCreight, Mark Bowsher, Herbert Haman, Robert Miller, Walter Howard, James Nagel. Fifth Row—Jack Chesbrough, Myron Kuck, Billy Wenning, Delmar Harshbarger, Don Davis, Buster Chesbrough, Tom Davis, Roland Swonguer, Roland Kentner, Henry Distelrath. The organization of the Hi Y club took place in Blume High School in January. 1924. The first Hi-Y club was started in the United States in 1870. Every club is affiliated with State, National and International organizations. Every member must be willing to take as his purpose “to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character,” and. take his stand on the Hi-Y Platform, namely: Clean Speech, Clean Living, Clean Sportsmanship and Clean Scholarship The officers of this club for this year are as follows: president, Winifred Harshbarger; vice president, Bus Chesbrough: secretary. Bob Kettering: and treasurer, Russel Shannon. The membership is open to upper classmen whose scholarships are equal to athletic eligibility or better, and who successfully pass the examinations for entrance. Hi-Y conferences are held in which the members get together and discuss problems which are important to boys. Many people do not realize how much influence a club, made up of a group of boys who must have certain standards, can have on the school and community. Every one should help keep up these worthy ideals and strive to have the whole school adopt them in order to put everyone on an equality. The officers, committees, and advisers of the club have much to do with the development of the best in each boy. This organization has accomplished many fine things in the past and are continuing their good work. It is at this time under the splendid leadership of Mr. Bush and Mr. Steiner. THE RETROSPECT m ' ■ :it, ., m ,:w,. r Top row, left to right Dorothy Goetz, Mary Ruth Smith, Kathryn Wentz, Emily Swink, Donna Metzger, Miss Postle, Betty Sheets, Mary Anne Schragle, Annabel Bowsher. Second Row—Kathaleen Wolfe, Mary Ellen Maxwell, Eleanor Jane Abe, Lula Mae Terwilliger, Mildred Rinehart, Ruth Clapp, Ruth Koch, Louise Tumbleson. Third Row—Jane Seitz, Dolores Case, Fern Brookhart, Pauline Metzger, Wilma Jane Shaw, Florence Liokumovitz, Rose Buffenbarger, Ruby Miller, Ruth Stinebaugh. Fourth Row—Mary Ann Shaw, Louise Disney, Frances Brodbeck, Lena Ruth Vossler, Carolyn Weimert, Mary Jane Youngs, Carmen Shaw, Florence Kentner, Gertrude Lyman. Fifth Row—Laura Alice Youngs, Marcelle Bimstein, Margaret Bush, Mona Lin der, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Margaret Seitz, Norma Stinebaugh, Marie Naylor, Virginia McCormick. Girl’s Reserves Club The Girl Reserves Friendship Club is the Junior Y. W. C. A. and an international organization. Definite work with younger girls in the Y. W. C. A. began as early as 1881 when Oakland, California had as an auxiliary a “Girls’ Christian Association.” So rapidly did activities for girls grow and so varied were they in their scope and variety that in 1918 unity was brought about by the use of the name “Girl Reserves.” This organization was started in Blume High School in the spring of 1924. The purpose of this club is “to find and give the best” which means to promote a spirit of good fellowship among all the girls of our school; to stimulate a sympath etic interest in the people and the problems of the world; to inspire clean, healthful living; and to foster a religion that expresses itself in straight forward conduct and in helpful relationships with other people. The triangle and circle is the symbol of the Girl Reserves Club. The three sides of the triangle represent body, mind, and spirit. This organization has as its slogan “Face life squarely.” All upper classmen, who are willing to fulfill the pledge are eligible to member ship. The officers of this club for this year are as follows: president, Ruth Koch: vice president, Elizabeth Cartmell; secretary, Mary Ellen Maxwell; and treasurer, Ruth Clapp. The Girl Reserves movement is not a plan; it is an idea. It is not a set of ways of doing things, neither is it a tool: it is an understanding. This understanding has grown out of the experience of younger girls who have responded to encouragement to initiate and create, in other words to think for themselves and to make for themselves. THE RETROSPECT “The Nut Farm” Top row, left to right—Don Davis, James Telljohn, Paul Jacobs, Bruce Miller, Ned Dingier. Second Row—Emily Swink, Donna Metzger, Miss Ziegler, Ruth Clapp, Mary Ann Shaw. Member of cast not pictured—Gertrude Lyman. The situation of the play all revolves around the purchase of a nut farm in order to get away from California. Willie Barton, James Telljohn, hears that his sister, Helen Bent, Donna Metzger, has been influenced by a scenario writer, Clarice Bidde ford, played by Mary Ann Shaw and Hamilton T. Holland, Ned Dingier, to try and persuade Bob Bent, Paul Jacobs, to let her make a moving picture with Bob’s money. He tells his mother, Mrs. Barton, Ruth Clapp, about it and they both are quite excited when Bob consents to make the picture which they know is a fraud. All the while Hilda, the maid, Gertrude Lyman, plays her part unconcerned with what is happening. Willie, after Holland said that he could direct the picture, at first refused and then accepted in an effort to make Bob withdraw his money. Some of the parts get turned around until the “play” is not a tragedy when Van Horton, Bruce Miller, who is the hero of the movie, kills Helen, of course only in the play part. Everything goes wrong and Bob loses his money: so it seems. After the picture was made, Bob and Mrs. Barton are quite upset—Willie has gone and finally Ezra Sliscombe, Don Davis, the yanky farmer, announces that his daughter, Agatha, Emily Swink, is gone and that Willie must be responsible, for he has fallen in love with her. They decide to go back to Newark because of the lack of money when Miss Biddeford comes to Bob, offers him $5,000 for his share of the picture. This astonishes Bob very much and he is about to sign the contract when Holland rushes in to offer Bob $i0,000 for his share. It all leads up to a climax when Willie steps in and makes his announcements. He had turned the movie into a comedy, bought Holland’s rights, had a check for eighty thousand dollars for Bob, had a contract for himself with Mack Sennet, and had married Agatha. So the Bents bought the nut farm after all! ! THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—Wright Shaeffer, Lee Hainan, Fenton Hamilton. Second Row—Don Davis, Ruth Clapp, Mary Ruth Smith, Donna Metzger, Eleanor Jane Abe, Cornelius Loew. Third Row—Emily Swink, Miss Ziegler, Edward Stroebel. “Captain Applejack,” an outstanding success in all phases, was given as the under-class play this year. It is the story of Ambrose Applejohn, acted very well by Edward Stroebel, who suddenly, one wintry evening, tells his ward, Poppy Faire, portrayed by Emily Swink, and his aristocratic Aunt Agatha, Ruth Clapp, that he is tired of his old life and has offered the ancestral home of the Applejohn’s for sale! Of course Aunt Agatha and Poppy are quite astonished and go to bed greatly disturbed. In the course of the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Pengard, acted by Eleanor Abe and Don Davis, enter, pretending to buy the house but really having quite a different purpose. Shortly after they go, a lady who calls herself Anna Valeska, Donna Metzger, comes, claiming to have been followed by the Russian spy, Borolsky. Suddenly a loud knock is heard on the door. Anna hides and Ivan Borolsky, Lee Haman, enters in search of her. However, he finally goes away outwitted by Ambrose but determined to return and find her. Anna is then sent to bed and Poppy comes down to Ambrose. In the course of their talk they see a burglar’s tool left by Mr. Pengard beside an old secret hiding place in the wall. They search this place then and find an old parchment that says that a great treasure is hidden in the room and that Ambrose’s direct ancestor was Applejack, the pirate. The second act takes place in a dream that Ambrose has about the pirate ship. Tn this, Anna Valeska is a Portugese captain, and Pengard is a mate aboard ship. Borolsky heads a mutiny and finally by the decision of the cards, Applejack wins and Borolsky dies. The next act takes place when Ambrose awakens and realizes that he has to face a grave situation. His ancestra! pirate traits are carried over and he is quite a changed man. There is a meeting of the Pengards. Anna Valeska. Borolsky, and Bill. Wright Shaeffer, who pretends he is an officer. They are all thieves and plan to get the treasure. However, Ambrose and Johnny Jason, Fenton Hamilton, outwit them after finding a treasure of priceless pearls. The alarm clock goes off and pretending that it is the telephone over which he can phone the police, Ambrose wards them off. The plav is closed with the same ending as in act two—“Aces, All Aces”— Ambrose discovers that all romance is not outside the home—he has discovered Poppy! Applejack” THE RETROSPECT i i i i i i i j i i I I I I i i I i Top row, left to right—Junior Musser, Roland Morris, Maurice Thrush, John Wisener, La Rue Metzger, John Louis Smallwood. Second Row—Leonard Line, Robert Ewing, Margaret Bush, Ruth Hermann, Ruth Koch, Mary Neidemire, Richard Wisener, Junior Taylor. Third Row—Billy Martin, John Diegel. Mark Bowsher, Lee Haman, Jacob Boesel, Bus Clark, Henry Distelrath. The band is probably the outstanding music organization in a school. It would be almost impossible to think of Blume Hi without its triumphant band. Mr. Steiner has organized and led the band throughout this year. The band has played at most of the home football and basketball games, at musical festivals held in the Blume Hi auditorium, at the county fair, at the annual Hallowe’en Masquerade held in Wapakoneta, and many other times throughout the year when it was asked to play by the school or community. It has always responded willingly whenever it was asked to help. Every student is proud of this organization because of the excellent spirit it showed. It seemed to put pep into our football and basketball games. As the arrayed band would come marching down the football field in perfect rhythm, the air seemed to fill with a deafening roar of applause from the onlookers. Lee Haman is our tall and gallant drum major. We can’t tell whether he practices much or not, but we can see that he “knows his stuff.” ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ••• • THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right Junior Musser, John Wisener, Leonard Line, John Louis Smallwood, Billy Wenning, Robert Ewing, La Rue Metzger. Second Row- Ruby Miller, Mary Ruth Smith, Edith Smith, Herbert Fessler, Margaret Bush, Mona Linder, Mary Neidemire, Richard Wisener. Third Row'—Clarice Underwood, Ruth Hermann, Ruth Koch, Lee Haman, Jacob Boesel, Bus Clark, William Martin. The Orchestra The first orchestra was organized at Blume Hi in 1903. Since then it has been a part of the extra-curricular activities of the school. This year, although some of the veteran members were lost in the class of ’31, many new members were added and the orchestra is fairly large. The orchestra offers a splendid opportunity for those writh talent who wish to join. This organization meets regularly once a week for practice in the music hall at the eighth period. It has helped put on the musical programs given during the year. Mr. Steiner is the leader of the orchestra this year. Through his able guidance the orchestra has assumed its present proportion. THE RETROSPECT Top Row, left to right—Zelin Baber, William McCreight, Adrian Balhveg, Fenton Hamilton, Lee Haman, La Rue Metzger. Second Row—Norine Bailey, Donna Metzger, Janelle Weber, Karolyn Neidemire, Iris Bailey, Eldon Jackson, John Louis Smallwood, Richard Wisener, Richard Hiner, John Wisener. Third Row—Bernice Davis, Edith Smith, Vivian Luntz, Emily Swink, Ruth Clapp. Mary Ruth Smith, Margaret Bush, Shirley Kolter, Mona Linder, Rose Buffenbarger, Ernest Cornell. Fourth Row—Orva Cannon, Dolores Case, Ruth Price, Celia Brautigam, Ruth Koch, Dorothy Goetz, Ruth Underwood, Ruby Miller, Eva Buffenbarger, Dorothy Lanning, Cornelius Loew. Fifth Row—Marcelle Bimstein, Marie Bishop, Dorothy Smith, Donna Kauffman, Margaret Seitz, Carmen Shaw, Eleanor Jane Abe, Wilma Jane Shaw, Ruth Hermann, Clarice Underwood, Roland Morris, Ned Dingier. Mixed Chorus The students of Blume High were given a wonderful opportunity at the beginning of this school year. They were offered a chance to join the mixed chorus and a number survived the strenuous, embarrassing tryout. To these we should extend our gratitude because they have shown an enthusiastic spirit throughout. The chorus met twice each week to drill their voices to keener value. No popular songs were sung during the entire year because they contain too much slang. All thought that singing classical songs entirely would become very dull, but, on the contrary, they learned that good classical music really can be appreciated. Thev exhibited their unrivaled performance twice in our auditorium at musical festivals. After the first festival the chorus was divided and nearly all went Christmas carol ing in the different parts of the city. As many from the chorus as could journeyed to Bluffton on December twentieth to hear Handel's Messiah. Although the singing they heard was much better than theirs, there are some in the chorus who have acquired skill that is rare and remarkable. It has been a custom in previous years to have a bovs’ and a girls’ glee club instead of a Mixed Chorus. Although glee club work wasn’t offered this year both boys’ and girls’ glee clubs were organized out of the chorus. Several boys’ quartets, mixed quartets, and girls’ trios were organizedd to try out as representative of the school. Also several soloists were practicing for the Eisteddfod. The tryout was held on March 22 in the Blume Hi auditorium. Two capable musicians rendered the decisions and thev were follows: soprano solo—Dolores Case: alto solo—Margaret Bush: girls trio—Margaret Bush Orva Cannon, Carmen Shaw: male auartet—Ned Dingier, John Wisener. Picard Wisener, Lee Haman: baritone solo—Lee Haman: tenor c0lo—Ned Dingier: violin solo—Cornelius Loew: piano solo--Dean Kohler, and mixed quartet—Lee Haman, Eleanor Jane Abe, Dolores Case and John Wisener. Mr. Steiner was our music instructor this term. Although he is a very good singer, he is still a better leader and we wish to thank him in behalf of the whole student body for his work in our school. I i THE RETROSPECT ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I Top row, left to right- Robert Metzger, Robert Siegel, David Oakley. Second Row--Mr. Adams, Vernon Tester, Everett Stroh, Earl Moyer, Delbert Ruck. Third Row—Junior Burk, James Rohrbaugh, John Schlenker, Frederick Koch, Harold Headapohl, William Kaeck, Alfred King. Fourth Row—Daniel Schneider, Leonard Perkins, Delmar Keysor, William Bishop. The local chapter of the Future Farmers of America was organized in 1928. Twenty-three students are active members at present. The officers of the club for this year are as follows: president, John Schlenker; vice president, James Rohrbaugh; secretary, Leonard Perkins; treasurer, Walter Zweibel: reporter, Delmar Keysor; and Aldo Elsass, farm watch dog. This organization was founded November, 1928 in Virginia and was known as the F. F. V., First Farmers of Virginia. It adopted the ideals of Washington and Jefferson, Famous Virginia Farmers. The organization was popular from the start and the idea spread rapidly to other states. At that time, the name was changed to its present title. Thirty-five states and the Territory of Hawaii have more than 1800 local chapters with approximately thirty-five thousand members. The purposes of the organization are (1) to promote vocational agriculture in the high schools of America, (2) to create more interest in the intelligent choice of larming occupations, (3) to create and nurture a love of country life, (4) to provide recreational and educational activity, (5 to promote thrift, (6) to afford a medium of cooperative buying and selling, (7) to establish the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work, (8) to promote scholarship, and (9) to develop local leadership. The emblem of the club is made up of four symbols: the owl, for wisdom and knowledge; the plow, symbol of labor and tilling of the soil: the rising sun, emblem atic of progress and the new day for agriculture; the cross section of the ear of corn, indicating its national scope. The emblem is surmounted by the American eagle. The official colors are blue and gold. Future Farmers of America THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—Dolores Case, Donna Metzger, Mr. Taylor, Malcolm Mus-ser, Glenn Bowman, Roger Bailey, Clarence Miller. Second Row—Gertrude Lyman, Emily Swink, Vivian Luntz, Mary Jane Youngs, Annabel Bowsher, Ruth Koch, Jane Seitz. Third Row—Leonard Perkins, William McCreight, Buster Chesbrough, Lula Mae Terwilliger, Lena Ruth Vossler, Caroline Weimert, Mary Ellen Maxwell. Fourth Row—Wynema Slusser, Neva Belle Hoge, Dorothy Smith, Lenora Jones, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Mona Linder, Carmen Shaw. The Commercial Club was organized this year under the splendid leadership of the Commercial teachers, having as their basic idea, the identification of commercial students as a progressive group at Blume High School. The purposes of the Club are: To foster a higher and finer social spirit among the students of the department: to present to the students through lectures, plays, programs, the problem of business life and a better conception of the commercial world as it is today; to give awards for typing, which formerly had been given by the typewriting companies but has been discontinued by them; and to sponsor commercial contests which are given each year. The plans of the Club have been retarded this year as the club was organized in the second semester of school, but it is hoped that in the Fall the commercial students may work with renewed energy and interest, and carry it forward surmounting all obstacles. The officers of the club for this year are as follows: president, Clarence Miller; vice-president, Glenn Bowman: secretary, Jane Seitz; and treasurer, Roger Bailey. The Commercial department, an infant member of the school organization, is fast developing into a progressive division of the educational life in the high school and community. I add “community” because we feel that the work of this Department is of vital importance in bringing about greater efficiency and intelligence in the business life of Wapakoneta and its vicinity. Students in the Commercial Department have instruction in shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, and commercial arithmetic. The English Department offers in addition to these subjects, a splendid course in Business English, while economics also holds an important position in the supplementary business training. Commercial THE RETROSPECT ATHLETICS Our Warriors In their armor of red and white, Our warriors come out to fight. On their face they wear a grin, And in their heart a thought to win. If the victory by the foe be won, Our team never counts the day done: For on their faces is the same old grin And in their hearts, “You just come again.’ —BILLIE COPELAND THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right Mr. Taylor, Frederick Jacobs, Robert Frazier, Jonn Churchill, Barton Bowman, John Nagel, Roger Bailey, Glenn Bowman, Willard Carter, Bob Blume, Coach Hamm. Second Row—Paul Jacobs, James Singleton, Tom Cornell, Raymond Hole, Darrell Woolf, Charles Hole, Clarence Miller, Bob Snyder, Buster Chesbrough, James Varner. Third Row—Russell Shannon, Bruce Miller, Emil Tieben, Billy Kohler, Rollin Kennedy, Harry Pohlabeln, William Wellington, Cornelius Loew, Carl Kistner, Marshall Koenig. Mascot—Bobby Hamm. Football This was Coach Hamm’s first season as mentor of the Blume High warriors. Forty-two men answered the first call for candidates. The standing in the Midwestern League is as follows: Bluffton won 5, lost 0, tie 0; Wapakoneta won 3, lost 1, tie 1; St. Marys won 2, lost 2, tie 1; Van Wert won 1, lost 2, tie 2; Kenton won 0, lost 3, tie 2; Ada won 0, lost 4, tie 1. Four Redskin Warriors were selected on the All Conference team. They were: Nagel—half-back: Bailey—center; G. Bowman—guard; and Varner—tackle. The first game of the season, with Waynesfield resulted in a victory, 7-0. The second encounter, with Bellefontaine, a much heavier foe, resulted in a 0-0 tie. The third game, with Bryan, a forfeit from Columbus Grove, gave a 7-7 tie. The Redskins lost the first conference game at Bluffton to the score of 14-0. The game with Van Wert came next. This score was a 7-7 tie. In a non-conference game witn Delphos, the Redskins were defeated 19-0. The next conference game was one of thrills and Blume High defeated Ada 21-12. The game with Kenton on Dad’s day, resulted in a Redskin victory, 14-7. The biggest game of the season was with St. Marys on Armistice Day. The final score was 7-6 in favor of the Redskins. Every member of the squad thoroughly enjoyed the season and are deeply appreciative to the mothers for the enjoyable banquets which they gave the entire squad. The twenty Seniors wall be greatly missed when the 1932 warriors assemble. THE RETROSPECT Boys’ Football Team WILLARD CARTER—“J ESS —END ‘Jess’ was hard to block ana a suie tackier, lie could also snag passes. This was his last year for Blume High. PAUL JACOBS—“ICK”—END “Ick” made a good pass receiver Dwcauie 01 nis Height, lie tackled nard. Ick is also lost by graduation. BARTON BOWMAN—“FUZZY —TACKLE—HONORARY CAPTAIN “Fuzzy had a powenul uiive. i e was a suie naiu tackier ana a gooa blocker. Captain Bowman wnl be missea next yeai. JAMES VARNER—'LOPPY ’—TACKLE “Loppy” made big hoies in tne opposing line and he tackled with about 175 pounds oi power. He was selected Ali-comerence Tackle. We will miss nim next year. — GLEN BOWMAN—“BOWMAN”—GUARD This was Glen’s first year on the varsity but he looaea liae a veteran, lie was a stone wall in our line. Glen was also picked as All-Conieience Guard tnis year. He has another year and we expect great things. JOHN CHURCHILL—“FAT”—GUARD “Fat” took up a lot of space in the forward wall. He was hard to move and when he tackled they stoppea. “Fat” has another year. ROGER BAILEY—“MEXICO”—CENTER “Mex” was undoubtedly one of the best centers Blume Hi has ever had. He was every place at the right time. He wras chosen All-Conference Center. “Mex” will certainly be missed next year. VINCENT CHESBROUGH—“BUS”—QUARTERBACK “Bus”, in spite of his size, played real football this year. He knews what plays to use and when to use them. Bus blocked and carried the ball well. He will be back next year. , ROBERT FRAZIER—“FROSTY”—FULLBACK “Frosty” did a lot of our passing this year. He played a great defensive and was a good ball carrier. This is “Frosty’s” last year. ROBERT BLUME—“BOB”—HALFBACK “Bob” was fast and a good pass receiver. He did a good bit of the punting this year. Bob will be lost by graduation. JOHN NAGEL—“EAGLEBEAK”—HALFBACK As All-Conference Halfback he was recognized as a tow-headed tornado among his opponents. He was always a great fighter and a consistent ground gainer. His fighting spirit will be missed next year. John climaxed his career at Ada when he grabbed the opening kick-off and raced for a touchdown. ROBERT SNYDER—“BOB”—HALFBACK “Bdb” was small but he was fast and he hit hard. He did his share of the blocking too. Bob w'ill be missed next year. JAMES TELLJOHN—“HOOK”—FULLBACK “Hook” had a lot of drive; he hit hard. He was a good blocker and a good defensive player. This is his last year. BRUCE MILLER—“BING”—HALFBACK This was “Bing’s” first and last year on the Blume Hi squad. He proved to be a fast backfield man. CLARENCE M I LLER—“H AM”—EN D “Ham” made the varsity for the first time this year. He tackled hard and made his presence felt. This is “Ham’s” last year. RAYMOND HOLE—“HOLE”—GUARD For four years “Hole” has been a member of the Football squad of Blume Hi. He made a good guard this year. He was persistent and faithful. Hole will be missed next year. JOHN BAILEY—“BAILEY”—END This was Bailey’s first year on the varsity. He plays real football and will be good material for next year’s team. Good luck, Bailey! THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—James Singleton, Harley Nelson, Coach Hamm, Russell Shannon, Darrel Woolf, Fenton Hamilton. Second Row—Dean Kohler, Tom Cornell, Frederick Jacobs, Richard Hiner, Bruce Miller, Robert Kettering, Buster Chesbrough, Lee Ruck. Third Row—Irvin Logan, Rolland Swonguer, Bob Snyder, Paul Jacobs, James Varner, Don Runkle, John Nagel, Bob Blume, Rolland Kantner. Boys’ Basketball Team The basketball season saw the Redskins of Wapakoneta win six games and lose nine. The Reserve squad won eighteen and lost two. Tiiey won six straight victories in the league and did not receive a single reverse. The Athletic Association presented them with a beautiful trophy. Practically the entire reserve squad will be back again next year. Great things are expected of them in their varsity days. Seven out ff the first ten boys graduate. They will be greatly missed next year. They are: Bruce Miller, John Nagel, Robert Blume, Paul Jacobs, James Varner, Rolland Kantner, and Robert Snyder. The captaincy of the team went to Nagel and Snyder. After opening the season with a great rush, the Redskins hit a mid-season slump. Inability to hit the basket was their main trouble. Their fine defensive play kept all the scores low. They played some of the best teams in the state among which were Lima South and Toledo Woodward. Their 22—18 victory over Lima South and two close victories over St. Marys feature the season’s achievements. THE RETROSPECT Boys’ Basketball Team PAUL JACOBS—the tallest center in this district of the state. His tip-off advantage will be missed next year. JAMES VARNER a reliable sub center. It was Varner’s baskets that spelled victory for the Redskins in both St. Marys games. JOHN NAGEL- although handicapped by a torn muscle, Johnnie’s fight and determination were never missing a single game. ROBERT BLUME probably the greatest dribbler of the Redskins. His uncanny eye for the basket will be greatly missed next year. ROLLAND KANTNER the greatest defensive player in the league. His superior fighting spirit will be missed next year. ROBERT SNYDER although, the smallest forward in the conference, Snyder has the spring and nerve to go and get that tip-off. BRUCE MILLER Miller made the regular squad during the last of the season. His spirit and willingness to cooperate will be long remembered at Blume High. DON RUN RLE- The past season was this Sophomore’s second year as a regu lar. He was one of the highest scoring guards of the conference. He will be back next year. ROLAND SWONGUER Swonguer was considered by many to be the fastest guard in the conference. He also will be back next year. IRVIN LOGAN- Irvin was the smiling short-haired forward who was dead on short shots. Great things are expected of him for the coming season. THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—Marjean Headapohl, Elizabeth Bachman, Loretta Lynch, Madella Kuck, Florence Kentner. Second Row Emma Vorhees, Virginia McCormick, Susan Seitz, Orva Cannon, Ethel Langhorst, Zelna Koons, Marcelle Bimstein, Louise Disney, Kathaleen Wolfe, Laura Alice Youngs. Third Row—Caroline Weimert, Lena Ruth Vossler, Margaret Bush, Lula Mae Ter williger, Marcelle Burden, Mona Linder, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Frances Brodbeck, Gertrude Lyman. Girls’ Athletics Athletics for both girls and beys are the objectives of the physical education department of cur school. Believing that these are worthy aims, the girls have been privileged to continue with their basketball activities. Ihis year there was an unusually large number or girls participating. The formation of a team is indeed a big problem for any coach. Team work means more than individual players being selected on a team since all must be of the same mind. We believe this type of cooperation has been well accomplished in our basketball team. To win games is always the outstanding objective of a team but how to win is a far superior aim. The efforts of the girls nave been to win but win like real sportsmen. To win games means that all must be in good physical condition and this too is one of the purposes of the team. We believe this objective has been realized. Only by a real bit of true leadership, can a team realize the full value of basketball. We believe and know this leadership has been had in the personage of our coach, Miss Embree. In all events she has emphasized winning but by clean, straight sportsmanship. We believe our year has been a success under her coaching. THE RETROSPECT Girls’ Basket BallTeam SHIRLEY KOLTER—“SHIRT” “Shirt” was chosen as our honorary captain for the season because of her outstanding sportsmanship, spirit, and playing ability. She inspired the confidence of both team ar.d coach and then lived up to it. Dependable and consistent from beginning to end. “Shirt” i9 a real sport. LENA RUTH VOSSLER—“SIS” A team mate of equal ability for Shirley. After two fouls had been called on her, the game was on in earnest! Not for the opponents—Oh, no, for them it was over. MARCEL BURDEN—“BABE” She doesn’t say much but w’hy should she? Actions speak louder than words! “Fate” forms the other point of that invincible defensive triangle. Basket ball to “Babe” is a problem and she attacks it as such, cool, collected. But it’s fun—and rhe loves it. MONA LINDER—“MONA” Mona was a consistent, hard playing team mate. She might have been timid about shooting but that was all. She filled her place in that scheme of offense which, once started, couldn’t be stopped. We can sum the whole thing up by saying her basketball playing is commensurate, only with her chewing gum. ELIZABETH CARTM ELL—“LIZ” “Liz” was our high point scorer for the season. As for her opponent, they might have been out “big game hunting”, because hunting was all they ever did where she was concerned. She was much too fast for them even to find her—Whiz— she had the ball; Whiz—we had a basket. MARGARET BUSH—“BUSH” “Bush” is our only senior. We feel sure that if she shows the same good sportsmanship and fight in the game of life that she does in the game of basket ball, she will certainly be a success. She filled the bill both offensively and defensively and we say, “Best of luck, Bush.” LULA MAE TERWILLIGER—“LU” “Lue” came to us at the beginning of the second semester. It seemed as though we were waiting for that confidence and assurance that she gave us. We can certainly say that, with her dependability and cleverness, she was a big help to our team. MARJEAN HEADAPOHL Marjean in her quiet but deliberate way was ready to rise to any necessity that circumstances demand. The team felt that perfect confidence that she always seemed to inspire. We can remember when our team looked decidedly better because of her. FLORENCE KANTNER—“SHORTY” “Shorty” was an inspiration to all. What she lacked in inches she amply made up for in fight. She has the spirit that makes successful ball teams. And now we come to those girls who really make teams like we had possible. Those girls who, evening after evening, faithfully came to practice and yet, whose rewards are not in the form of letters or participation in games. Those girls com mand great respect from both team and coach. Their sportsmanship is a thing which has been a goal for all to work for. The following merit mention, because at various they have been a part of our playing scheme: Elizabeth Bachman, Frances Brodbeck, Emma Vorhees, Caroline Weimert, and Laura Alice Youngs. Last, but rot least, comes anotner who has helped make our team the success it was, Kathleen Woolfe, our trusty manager. Always ready to do her share, cheerfully and willingly. Kathleen and her team mate, Virginia McCormick are a proof that one can know rea! sportsmanship without being a participant in the game. We thank them! THE RETROSPECT ! Top row, left to right John Smallwood. Vernon Peil, Tom Cornell, Fenton Hamilton, Lee Haman, Coach Hamm, Buster Chesbrough, Ralph Lusk, William Well-ington, Delbert Ruck. Second Row—James Varner, Edward Strobel, Harley Nelson, Emil Tieben, Cornelius Loew, Charles Hole, Myron Kuck, Rolland Kantner, Wilbur Carter, William Martin, Lee Ruck, James Singleton, Maurice Thrush, Barton Bowman. Third Row-Billy Kohler, John Bailey, Bob Kettering, Charles Fleming. Charles Graham, Roland Swonguer, Tom Davis, Willis Crow, Wright Shaeffer, Bob Blume, Don Runkle, Charles Phillips, Frederick Kentner. The interest in varsity track has been greatly increased this spring. More than seventy boys reported to Coach Hamm at the start of the track season. An unusual amount of enthusiasm was shown and training started in earnest in spite of the cold weather. Strict training rules were laid down and a single violation meant that the offender was automatically dropped from the squad. The loss of Waldman by graduation last year was keenly felt in the hurdles and dashes, but at the beginning of the season prospects were bright for Blume High’s best year. The leading candidates for each of the entries were as follows: 100-YARD DASH—Tom Davis, Bob Blume, Bill Fite, Lee Ruck. 220-YARD DASH—Tom Davis, John Bailey, Bob Blume, Lee Ruck, Bill Fite. BROAD JUMP—Tom Davis, Bob Blume, John Bailey, Bill Fite. l st MILE RELAY—Tom Davis, John Bailey, Bob Blume, Lee Ruck. 1 MILE RELAY—Charles Graham, Don Runkle, Wright Shaeffer, Bob Blume, Harold Custer. JAVELIN—John Bailey, Wilbur Carter. 440-YARD DASH—Charles Graham, Bob Blume, Harold Custer, Don Runkle, Wright Shaeffer. 880-YARD DASH—Rolland Kantner, Maurice Thrush. Charles Hole, Harold Custer SHOT PUT—Barton Bowman, John Bailey, Vernon Feil, Glenn Bowman. HURDLES—Frederick Kentner, James Singleton, Delbert Ruck. DISCUS—Barton Bowman, Wilbur Carter, John Bailey. MILE RUN—Willis Crow, Fenton Hamilton, Tom Cornell. HIGH JUMP—Richard Hiner, Charles Phillips, James Singleton, Myron Kuck, Harley Nelson, Emil Tieben, Edward Stroebel. POLE VAULT—Roland Swonguer, Wilbur Carter, Richard Hiner, Bill Fite. Track THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—Cornelius Loew, Edward Strobel, Harley Nelson, Mr. Taylor, Bob Snyder, Darrell Woolf, James Telljohn. The Tennis Team Spring athletics without its tennis would seem incomplete so a schedule was arranged and practices started. There were six lettermen in school from last season; but two were ineligible and two unable to play so again our team was represented by comparatively inexperienced players. James Telljohn and Bob Snyder were the two lettermen on the squad. Edward Stroebel, Cornelius Loew, Harley Nelson, and Darrell Woolf completed the squad. Darrell is the Junior Champion of Wapakoneta and much is expected of him. Edward Stroebel was the runner-up in the city tournament. Each year two games have been scheduled with Sidney, Van Wert, Piqua, Bluff ton and Celina. During the 1931 season Blume High won twice from Van Wert and Piqua and once from Celina. Matches were lost to Bluff ton and Sidney while one match was lost to Celina. So many girls were interested in tennis this year that intramural tennis was organized for them. A tournament was planned for the last week of school, the winner to receive a prize of a scholastic tennis letter. Two inter-scholastic matches were scheduled with girls from Sidney and Celina. THE RETROSPECT Activities I’m sure you all agree, We could not get along Without, our clubs and teams And choruses of song. The Girl Reserves and Hi-Y boys Are clubs of law and giving, They teach us all the high ideals Of fine and noble living. And music, too, it plays a part In making gladness felt. For did there ever live a heart That music could not melt? Then there are sports of every type That provide for recreation. They mean so much in student life, We could not do without them. And there are many other things I have not room to name, O what would high school life be like, Without our clubs and teams. —RUBY MILLER THE RETROSPECT I f f THE SCHOOL ! Mount Vernon Mount Vernon is the home and burial place of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, on the right bank of the Potomac. The Washington mansion is beautifully situated on an eminence commanding a view of the river. It was built in 1743 by Washington’s oldest brother, who called it Mount Vernon after Admiral Vernon, under whom he had served in the British army. The plain brick tomb to which Washington’s remains were removed from the family vault in 1831 stands a few hundred yards from the House, near a ravine. THE RETROSPECT Board of Education We, the Senior Class of ’32, wish to express our most sincere appreciation and thanks to the members of the Board of Education for their untiring efforts in aiding our school and the students. These men are a group of fine citizens who arc always prepared to settle questions both large and small for the schools and students—willingly and cheerfully. All of us are prone to sustain falls in our daily experience lapses from our own high standards -falls from friendships, etc. A broader tolerance, a better understanding might help us from falling. These men are glad to help those seeking their expert advice—help them to attain confidence and self control in themselves. This Board of Education consists of MK. ED TRAU, President MR. JACOB T. KOENIG, Vice President MR. CARL D. FISCHER MR. CLARENCE VEIT DR. G. B. FAULDER MR. EDWIN STROH, Clerk (non member) THE RETROSPECT i i i i i i j i i I i j i Superintendent and Principal Mr. Menschel Mr. Menschel is always ready and willing to help us solve our problems and to cooperate with all the students in every possible way. He presents his opinions in a clear and forceful manner, and he is careful to understand a question from all angles. He will never be forgotten because of his success and achievements in the school. Mr. Idle Mr. Idle is never too busy to listen to our troubles, and his kindliness and understanding patience serve to guide us through our high school career. His presence seems to inspire confidence and his conclusions, never hastily drawn, are worthy of our deepest regard. He will always occupy a warm place in our hearts, which cannot be filled by any other. THE RETROSPECT Top row:— MR. LAWRENCE ADAM—Ohio State University, B. S.: Vocational Agriculture; Adviser of F. F. A.: Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MISS GENEVIEVE BLANKENBAKER Miami University, B. S.; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio; Latin, I, II, III, IV; Adviser of Retrospect. MISS CLARA EVANS—Ohio State; Bliss College; Detroit Commercial; Com mercial Department: Resident of Washington, C. H., Ohio. Bottom row:— MR. H. C. BECKWITH—Indiana State College, B. S.; Industrial Arts; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MR. J. BAILEY BUSH—Ohio Northern University, Miami University; A. B.; Algebra, Biology: Hi-Y Adviser; Resident of St. Johns, Ohio. MISS MABEL FRISCHE—Miami University, B. S.: Home Economics Department; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. THE RETROSPECT Top row:— MR. D. H. JONES—Dennison University, B. S.; Plane Geometry, Geography, Early European History; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MISS EUGENIA NOBLE—Oberlin, A. B.; Algebra, English II; Adviser of Lantern; Resident of Chillicothe, Ohio. MISS CLARA POSTLE—Ohio State University, B. A.: French, English; Adviser of G. R.; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Center—MR. FOREST PITTS—Ball State Teachers College; Mechanical Drawing; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Bottom row:— MRS. CHARLES MILLER—Miami University, A. B.; American History, Civics, Economics, Social Problems; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MR. FRED RINEHART—Janitor of Blume High School; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MR. OLIVER STEINER—Bluffton College: Music: Resident of Bluff ton, Ohio. THE RETROSPECT Top row:— ___ STULTZ—Bluff ton College, A. B.; Chemistry, Physics; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MR. LAVERN TAYLOR—Indiana State College, B. S.; Commercial Department; Tennis Coach; Faculty Manager of Athletics; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MISS GOERDIS ZIEGLER—Ohio Northern University, A. B.; Diploma of Expression, O. N. U.; English, Occupations, Dramatics Coach; Resident of Wapakoneta. Ohio. Center— MISS LOTTIE STREIGHT—(not pictured) Blume Memoiial Librarian; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MISS MARION WILSON—Carleton College, B. A.; Resident of Rosholt, S. D.; Public Speaking, English. MR. W. BRUCE HAMM -Miami University, Physical Education, B. S.; Boys Gymnasium, General Science: Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. (Not pictured) Bottom row:— MISS ORAL SWONGUER -Ohio Northern University; Girls Gymnasium Instructor; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MR. C. P. STEIN—Janitor of Blume High School, Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. MISS FRIEDA SWINK—Secretary of Blume High School; Resident of Wapakoneta, Ohio. THE RETROSPECT SENIORS Senior Class History With a mighty roar this fleet of intellectual machines took to the air four long vears ago. They were not traveling an unbeaten trail; many had preceded them and probably many will follow'. But this group was extraordinary. Each individual was an expert in his or her own w'ay. Some expected to reach their greatest heights through intellectual achievements; others hoped for glory on the gridiron, the hardwood, or the cinder track. Others intended to become luminaries in the realm of dramatics or music. After nine months of intensive climb, all planes were leveled off and the taxed minds allowed to rest. But this could not last for long. Again these ambitious pilots turned their crafts skyward, and again these ingenious students excelledd all previous records. Then here, as every w'here, we find individual characters turning from the followed path and finding for themselves unimaginable honor and glory. After another nine months of exerted flight these planes are again given a breathing spell. The third lap is a perfect likeness of the other two, different only in that here we find even greater accomplishments. By this time the skies are clear and the resourceful pilots find but few head w'inds to be overcome. The motors are permitted to cool and then the fourth and final stretch is begun. With a burst of speed and initiative, these high flying geniuses again rise to altitudes of fame. The mechanic of our “drome”, Blume Hi, thought that no stu dent pilot of these complicated crafts could ever recah a higher altitude than this promising class had done on their previous flight. But here they were wrong. For after setting a mark to which others can strive, these record breaking students of this game of life banked sharply onto a field of honor, where their efforts were rewarded with the much prized diplomas. And now, armed with these certificates, they are prepared for any adventure or difficulty which might present itself. —JAMES VARNER THE RETROSFECT SENIORS Our happy high school days are o’er, They are just a fond memory of yore. Our wish is, “We are leaving you With the thought that we were true.” We hope that we have met the test, That we have given you our best, That we have gained your friendship’s token Which through the years will not be broken. Blume Hi, we bid you farewell And may the many years compel Your mem’ry to recall to you The Senior Class of ’Thirty-Two. Senior Class Officers Last fall when school started, four officers were elected for the Senior Class in accordance with the usual custom. At that time they were: Winifred Harshbarger— president; Dolores Case—vice president: Emily Swink —secretary; John Nagel—treas-urer. Some time later, the president handed in his resignation, whereupon a new election was held for president and vice president. The present officers are Dolores Case—president: Bob Snyder—vice president; Emily Swink—secretary and John Nagel—treasurer. Left to right—Dolores Case, Robert Snyder, John Nagel, Emily Swink. —BILLIE COPELAND THE RETROSPECT Hopes We are standing on the threshold of the world’s wide-open door; We are gazing at the fertile fields and mountains glimpsed of yore. Our future lies before us in the distance faint, unseen: And we ponder on success and all the toil that lies be tween. We have visions, oh, so glorious, and dreams how won drous true, Is our strength or courage lacking? Can we ever follow through ? The miser clings to wealth of purse; he finds life bleak and cold. The laborer earns his happiness, he needs no hoarded gold. So may our final aims be wise, our future days be bright. Our longed-for dearest dreams come true, our visions find the light. And may we lend a helping hand to those whose work is new. The while we seek the higher good which naught can make us rue. So may we find our journey bright, however hard and long, Till we reach the sunlit hilltops, with glad hearts and cheerful song! —RUBY MILLER THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— JESSIE BABER- Full many a friendship has this maid begun. Glee Club'—1, 2; Mixed Chorus—3, 4. ZELIN BABER—I turn to go: my feet are set to seek the pleasant fields and farms. Glee Club—1, 2; Mixed Chorus—3, 4. MABEL BERLET—It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice. Glee Club —1, 2. MARY BERLET Hang sorrow, care would kill a cat. Center— ADRIAN BALLWEG—A gentle spirit makes a gentleman. Mixed Chorus 4. Bottom Row:— NORINE BAILEY—She who is good is happy. Glee Club—1, 2; Mixed Chorus—3, 4: Minstrel Show. ROGER BAILEY—A patient man is a pattern for a king. Football—3, 4: Hi-Y— 2, 3, 4. ROBERT BLUME---He who invented work should have finished it. Hi-Y—2, 3, 4: Football—3, 4; Basketball--3, 4. GEORGE BOTKIN—What isn’t right is wrong. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— BARTON BOWMAN—In things athletic he doth shine. Football—2, 3, 4—Captain 4; Track—2, 3, 4; Tennis—3, 4. CELIA BRAUTIGAM—Beautiful behavior is better than a beautiful form. GOERDIS CAMPBELL- -She bears no ill of a friend, nor speaks any of an enemy. Mixed Chorus—1. WILLARD CARTER—Who says litUe has little to answer for. Football -3, 4. Center— MARGARET BUSH Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor. Cheerleader—2; Basketball—3, 4: Band—2, 3, 4; Orchestra -2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club--1, 2, 3; Girl Reserve 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show; Retrospect Staff—Girls’ Athletic Editor. Bottom Row:— FERN BROOKHART—I would I were a Koenig. Girl Reserve—2, 3, 4. ROSE BUFFENBARGER Full of wit and humor, brimming o’er with fun, Enter taming all the time, with some joke or pun. Glee Club-—3; Mixed Chorus—4: Girl Reserve—3, 4. DOLORES CASE- Her voice appealing and her face beguiling. Glee Club—1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Girl Reserve 2, 4; Exchange Editor of Lantern—3; Feast of Red Corn; Across The Street 2, cast: Treasurer of class—1; Vice President of clasa 2; President of Class -4; Commercial Club—4; Retrospect Staff—Snapshot Editor. RUTH CLAPP—I love a man who’s tall and wise. Girl Reserves—1, 2, 3, 4— Treasurer 4; Lantern Staff—Club Editor -3; Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3, 4: Captain Applejack—4, cast; The Nut Farm—4, cast; Retrospect Staff—Dramatic Editor. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— MILDRED COOPER- She doeth well who doeth her best. MARY BELLE COPELAND—I chatter, chatter as I flow, To join the brimming: river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. Girl Reserves —1, 2, 3. DON DAVIS—What shall I do to be famous? Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Hi-Y—2, 3, 4; Tumbling—1, 2: Cheer leader--1, 2, 3, 4; A Prince There Was—Cast, 1; Sunbon-net Sue -cast, 2; Minstrel Show; Captain Applejack cast, 4; The Nut Farm— cast, 4; Retrospect Staff, Business Manager. TOM DAVIS—Napoleon was a little man. Track—1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling—1; Hi-Y Club—2, 3, 4—Treasurer. Center— HAROLD CUSTER—Business and life are bank accounts—you can’t take out more than you put in. Track—2, 3. Bottom Row:— VIOLET CORNELL—I never get tired—of talking. WILLIS CROW—Quiet and self-composed. What he thinks, nobody knows. NED DINGLER— Neat was he with never a hair displaced. Hi-Y Club—2, 3, 4: Track—1, 2, 4; Football Manager—3; The Nut Farm cast, 4. ELSIE ELSASS—She, last of all, would think about herself. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— VIVIAN EM RICK—She has the key of knowledge. French Club—1, 2; Lantern Staff-Literary Editor; Retrospect Staff—Editor in-Chief. IRENE FINLEY—Her smile is sunshine and her heart is gold. EARL GROSS—Nature made some men tall. WILLIAM GUTMANN He that walks upright walks surely. Band—1, 2, 3, 4— President—3; Orchestra 1, 2. Center— EDITH GESLER—She can accomplish much, if she but try. Bottom Row:— FRANCIS FISHER—I trust and am at peace. F. F. A.—2, 3, 4; Judging Team—1. ROBERT FRAZIER—He was looked upon with favor, But no favor he bestowed. Football—2, 3, 4. WINFRED HARSHBARGER—A good scout—forever. Hi-Y—1, 2, 3, 4—President —4: Lantern Staff—Business Manager. ALVENA HELMLINGER -Honest labor bears a lovely face. Lantern Staff Senior Reporter; Retrospect Staff—Artist. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— NEVA BELLE HOGE—All work I conquer. Mixed Chorus—1, 2; Lantern Staff —Typist: Retrospect Staff -Typist; Commercial Club—4. CHARLES HOLE Character tells in all conditions of life. Football—2, 3, 4; Track—3, 4; Tumbling—1, 2, 3, 4. ROLAND KANTNER Play the game and win or lose—be game. Hi-Y—1, 2, 3, 4; Track—3, 4: Basketball—3, 4. JOHN KATTER—A man’s actions show his character. Center— PAUL JACOBS—I love but one and only one, and she’s the girl for me. Football —3, 4; Basketball—2, 3, 4; Hi-Y—1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club—1, 2, 3: Minstrel Show —cast; A Prince There Was—1, cast; The Nut Farm -4, cast: President of class—1, 2, 3. Bottom Row:— RAYMOND HOLE—Let’s banish business, banish sorrow, To the gods belong tomorrow. Football—1, 2, 3, 4. WALTER HOWARD He trudged along not knowing what he sought and whis tied as he went for want of thought. Hi Y—2, 3, 4. CLARENCE KELLER They talk much who have least to say—that’s why you never hear me. ROBERT KETTERING—Full many a lady have I eyed with best regard. Hi-Y— 2, 3, 4; Basketball -3, 4. Top Row:— DELMAR KEYSOR—I came, I studied, I graduated. CLETORA KING- Those who know her best like her best. Glee Club—1. MADELLA KUCK—A quiet little maid with a quiet little way. FLORENCE LIOKUMOVITZ— History’s my meat. Glee Club—1, 2—Pianist: French Club 1, 2 President, 1; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff, Society Editor; Commercial Club—4. Center— MARSHALL KOENIG--Always into mischief, Teachers pride and joy, Gray eyes ever twinkling, Mama’s angel boy. Glee Club—1, 2, 3; Hi-Y—1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis—3, 4 ; Tumbling 1, 2, 3, 4. Bottom Row:— LUETTA KING—A smile is the trade mark of a happy soul. Glee Club—1. FREDERICK KOCH—The man who gives to his life’s work the best that is in him usually gets a fair return in the end. DOROTHY LANNING—What a spendthrift is she of her tongue. Glee Club 4: Girl Reserves —1, 2, 3, 4. VIVIAN LUNTZ She is a cheery happy go-lucky person who always has a smile for everyone. Glee Club—1, 2, 3: Commercial Club—4; Mixed Chorus 4. i i i i i i i j i i i i i i i i i i i ! i I i i THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— GERTRUDE LYMAN My destiny points to Mexico. Orchestra—1, 2, 3; Glee Club— 1, 2, 3; Retrospect Staff- Typist: Lantern Staff—Assistant Editor in Chief; The Nut Farm—cast, 4; Commercial Club—4—Parliamentarian. MARIAN LYNCH—If you don’t know guess. Glee Club—1, 2. SARAH McKERCHER—There was a soft and pensive grace. Glee Club—1, 2; The Whole Town’s Talking -3, cast. ELWOOD McLEAN—It often shows a fine command of language to say nothing. Center— WILLIAM McCREIGHT—There wasn’t any minute, When William wasn’t in it. Glee Club—1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus—4: Judging Team; Hi-Y—2, 3, 4: Captain Applejack—4; Sunbonnet Sue—chorus; Minstrel Show; Commercial Club—4. Bottom Row:— RUBY MARKET—Just a little maid from our Blume High, Quiet and pleasant and a trifle shy. MARY ELLEN MAXWELL—I will be a leader not a follower. Orchestra—1, 2, 3; Glee Club—1, 2, 3; French Club—1, 2--Treasurer, 1: Girl Reserves—1, 2, 3, 4 —Secretary—4: Lantern Staff—Editor-in-Chief; Retrospect Staff—Assistant Editor; Commercial Club—4. DONNA METZGER—Who, whence, where, why, what? ? Girl Reserve—1, 2, 3, 4—Secretary—3; Glee Club—1, 2, 3- Treasurer—2; Mixed Chorus—4; Basketball —1, 2; The Whole Town’s Talking—3, cast: Captain Applejack—4, cast; The Nut Farm—4, cast: Commercial Club—4. BRUCE MILLER—Not that I love study less but that I love fun more. Hi-Y_2, 3, 4; Basketball—3, 4; The Nut Farm—4, cast. V THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— CLARENCE MILLER Just good natured—that’s me! Football—3, 4; Commercial Club—4, President—4. GEORGE MILLER On with the dance, let joy be unconfined. Hi-Y—2, 3, 4. JOHN NAGEL My days are spent in arguments, My nights in planning them. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball—1, 2, 3, 4—Captain, 3; Track—2, 3, 4: Tennis— 2, 3, 4. KAROLYN N El DEM I RE—I live in a crowd of jollity. Glee Club—1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus—4: Home Economics Club—1; Commercial Club—4. Center— JAMES NAGEL- There never was a boy with more pep. Tumbling—1, 2, 3; Band —3, 4; Hi-Y—1, 2, 3, 4: Tennis- -3, 4; Track—2, 3. Bottom Row:— ROBERT MILLER—I would rather excel others in knowledge than in power. Glee Club— 1, 2, 3; Minstrel Show. RUBY MILLER A soul for poetry, a heart for love. Glee Club—1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus -4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff— Poet. RUTH PRICE The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Glee Club—1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus—4. LESTER PRUETER -His chief delight is teasing, But his disposition’s pleasing. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— GLADYS REECE—I just can’t make my eyes behave. ROBERT REINHARDT—Tomorrow’s just another day to me. JANE SEITZ—Sweet personality, full of rascality. Girl Reserves 2, 4: Glee Club —1, 2; Commercial Club—4—Secretary. WRIGHT SHAEFFER There is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works. Hi-Y—3, 4; Glee Club 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Track —3, 4: Captain Apple jack-cast; Retrospect Staff—Music Editor. Center— LEONA SCHUMANN Her friends, they are many, her foes, are there any? Bottom Row:— JAMES ROHRBAUGH—They always win the golden day who listen much and little say. F. F. A.—1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Judging team—1, 2, 3. JOHN SCHLENKER Slow and steady wins the race. F. F. A.—2, 3, 4- President—4: F. F. A. Judging team -2, 3, 4; Lantern Staff—4—Senior Editor. RUSSEL SHANNON—Want a manager? Get me. Hi-Y—3, 4 Treasurer—4; Athletic Manager—3, 4. MARY ANN SHAW—Give me a man of Steele. Home Economics Club—1; Girl Reserve—1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club—1, 2, 3; The Nut Farm- oast. THE RETROSPECT i j i i i i I i i ! i i i Top Row:— WYNEMA SLUSSER—We hope the world will be good to her. Home Economics Club—1; Girl Reserve—1; Glee Club—1, 2; Commercial Club—4. LUELLA SMITH - Our thoughts are heard in heaven. EMILY SWINK Mischief’s her middle name. Glee Club—1, 2, 3: Mixed Choru —4; Girl Reserve—1, 2, 3, 4—Treasurer 2—Vice President 3; Basketball—1, 2; Secretary of Athletic Board 2; Secretary of class 3, 4; Lantern Staff Girls’ Athletic Editor; Across the Street 2, cast: The Whole Town’s Talking -3, cast; Captain Applejack 4, cast; The Nut Farm—4, cast; Retrospect Staff -Literary Editor. JAMES TELLJOHN—-Again arose that oft repeated cry, ‘Professor, I don’t see why.’ Football—4; Hi-Y—3, 4; Tennis- 2, 3, 4; Tumbling—1, 2, 3, 4: The Nut Farm—cast, 4; Retrospect Staff—Snapshot Editor. Center - RUTH STINEBAUGH If silence were golden, she’d be a millionaire. Girl Reserves—3, 4. Bottom Row:— ROBERT SNYDER—And when there’s a lady in the case, You know all other things give place. Hi Y—1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President—4; Glee Club—1, 2; Lan tern Staff—Boys’ Athletics: Basketball—2, 3, 4; FootbdM—4; Tennis- 2, 3, 4; Vice President of Class 3, 4. HELEN SPEES—A kind face is a beautiful face. Glee Club—1, 2, 3. MILO TIEBEN He that does what he can, does what he ought. LOUISE TUMBLESON--The sixth sense, common sense, belongs to this charming young lady. Girl Reserve—1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club—1, 2: Basketball—1. THE RETROSPECT Top Row:— JAMES VARNER I know it is a sin for me to sit and grin. Football —3, 4: Basketball—3, 4: Track—3, 4; Hi-Y—3. 4. RICHARD WISENER- The man of the hour is always up to the minute. Hi-Y—2, 3, 4: Band—1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Tumbling—1, 2, 3, 4. Center— ROBERT WENNING Let care and study go hang. Bottom Row:— JANELLE WEBER Happy go-lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is, that bothers me. Glee Club—1; Mixed Chorus -4; Lantern Staff—Typist. ALBERTA WINEMILLER—-The kind of girl who will always have friends. THE RETROSPECT Junior Class History A huge Auction Sale was advertised tor September a, 1929, reading thus: Auction! To the highest bidder, an equal chance in the world of men and affairs for fame and fortune. Terms: A full measure of brain, determination, courage and loyalty. Interest and principal collected annually. To this thrilling call to arms as it were, a small army began to assemble on the Campus of Blume Hi at the appointed hour. It seemed as though there was no end to this purposeful throng. From far and near they came: clear eyed youth responding to the clarion call of opportunity. Behold! The Freshman Class of ’29. With grim determination they went into their work like soldiers going into battle. They would be able to pay the interest and principal when the loan on this great chance should be called. But alas! As our friend “Bobbie Burns says, “The best laid plans gane aft aglae.” Some lost interest, some suffered through illness but few failed to meet their obligations on the day of reckoning. Thus passed the first year of great adventure for the Senior Class of ’33. Gaining strength and knowledge through previous errors they embarked upon the year of 1930, their minds were made up, their plans were laid for a more thorough application to the business on hand, that of acquiring a firm foundation for their wonderful structure of life. Thus the doughty Sophomores of Blume Hi set out to oetter their assets and lessen their liabilities. Firmer understanding between teacher and student was evidenced at the outset. Greater interest was shown in the welfare and integrity of the school. Pride in their personal appearance was manifested to a noticeable degree. Forebearance of weakness of others, and courtesy to all was another outstanding trait that grew and thrived as the year rolled. With the next day of accounts we find few exceptions in this en tire army of youth stepping forward gayly, confidently to meet the future. So passed the Sophomores of ’30 and ’31. And now the noble Juniors, the cream of the crop, are stepping forward to first place not only in learning but in athletics as well. Though handicapped in many ways it was the tremendous fighting hearts of our boys that helped in putting across one of the school’s greatest athletic victories. We must not forget our girls, because it was their steadfast support that inspired the boys to do or dare. So now the Senior Class of ’33, from spindle-legged, gawky Freshmen, green as the grass that grows in country lanes, to the dignified Juniors, there has been just one thought in their minds: For our God and our country, our school and ourselves, we stand, “Unus Omnibus Omnes Uno.” -KATHRYN WENTZ THE RETROSPECT JUNIORS Top row, left to right—Howard Blank, Leonard Line, Charles Duvel, John Bailey, Delphos Howard, John Wisener, Bob Rinehart, James Singleton. Second Row- Rosemary Gutman, Leona Jauert, Rose Swartz, Lee Haman, Glenn Bowman, Wilford Abraham, William Bachman. Third Row Carolyn Mertz, Beulah Gross, Katherine Liskey, Mary Jane Youngs, Mildred Rinehart, Iris Bailey. Fourth Row—Wilbur Carter, Ethel Henderson, Fentrus Rostorfer, Dorothy Smith, Marcelle Burden, Kathryn Wentz, Margaret Seitz, Carmen Shaw, Ruth Koch, Anna belle Bowsher, Bill Fite. Fifth Row—John Sintz, Buster Chesbrough, Imogene Green, Mary Ellen Rinehart, Ada Helmlinger, Viola Steinke, Guinevere Lanning, Leonard Perkins, Roland Swonguer. Top row, left to right—Robert Siegel, Charles Miller, Malcolm Musser, Rosemary Heil, Charles Graham, Richard Hiner, Margaret Myers, Dorothy Long, Lucille Kruse, Willard Steele, Eldon Jackson. Second Row—John Long, Kenneth Hoffman, Pauline Metzger, Betty Sheets, Wilma Jane Shaw, Edith Smith, Rosalie Werst, Fentrus Stroh, Alice Emerson, John Churchill. Third Row—Lee Ruck, James Singleton, Frances Brodbeck, Lena Ruth Vossler, Caroline Weimert, Edna Frank, Delno Schumann, Lucille Nuss, Ina Koehi, Vivian Basil. Fourth Row—Betty Botkins, Inez Van Schoyck, Herbert Fessler, Mona Linder, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Clarice Underwood, Lenora Jones, Sarah Belle Naus, Norma Stinebaugh, Edith Gray, Jack Chesbrough. THE RETROSPECT j Sophomore Class History | Last September about one hundred and fifteen persons boarded the Sophomore . Sectiion of the Blume High Limited of 1931-32. This splendid train was going to ’ carry them on a journey of almost ten months length through the land of education, j where they would learn new things and enjoy new pleasures. These young people i were fresh from a three months vacation after having spent a year in the Freshman 5 Section. There they had become accustomed to the intricacies of high school life. I There they had distinguished themselves as a fine class in scholarship, as well as | in athletics and music. Now they were coming back to start their second year with new vigor and courage. All were eager to begin their work again. Each one of them I was required to inspect four cars every day. Several energetic students voluntarily j took five as their allotment. Most of the cars had to be visited daily! however, sev- eral required only two or three visits a week. While in these various departments, ! the pupils, under the guidance of competent instructors, studied many subjects. In { one of them English was taught: in another Latin, and so on. The periods not spent in these special ‘class coaches” were taken up by studying in the largest unit of the ■ section, called the Study Hall. Of course there were athletic cars. Here a number of sophomore boys showed j themselves to be athletes of great promise in football, basketball, track, and tennis. | In these sports they accomplished much in the way of physical development. Several girls, also made names for themselves in basketball. A few of our classmates toofl I part in dramatic presentations and musical events, and were very successful. During the year, the Limited made three important stops. On Armistice Day it j paused at Harmon Field while most of the class turned out to cheer our gridiron i warriors to victory over our perennial rival, St. Marys. In January, another stop was . made, this time for mid year exams. This was not as joyous an occasion as Armistice Day, but most of the class came through unscathed. Then in early June, when the I flowers and trees were growing more beautiful every day. the train once more came to a standstill, and the happy throng of young people crowded out of the cars—an-I other very profitable year of travel into education had ended. | —CORNELIUS LOEW i THE RETROSPECT SOPHOMORES Top row, left to right—Dean Kohler, Emil Tieben, Harold Lanning, Charles Phil lips, Frederick Ballweg, Cornelius Loew, Charles Fleming, Fenton Hamilton, John Louis Smallwood. Second Row—Don Runkle, Charlotte Graham, Myron Kuck, Kathaleen Wolfe, Loretta Lynch, June Hodges, Evelyn Garrison, Mary Ann Schragle, Ruth Underwood, Emery Knoch, Earl Moyer. Third Row—La Rue Metzger, Delmar Harshbarger, Billy Reed, Henry Distelrath, Joanna Jones, Florence Kantner, Dorothy Gutman, Bernice Davis, Mary Bowman, Eva Buffenbarger, David Oakley, Leroy Weber, Roland Morris. Fourth Row—Junior Taylor, Wilson Brackney, Gertrude Jarvis, Louise Disney, Dorothy Jackson, Pauline Duer, June Billger, Virginia McCormick, Florence Kantner, William Baeumel, Delbert Ruck, Everett Stroh. Fifth Row—Mark Bowsher, William Kaeck, Alfred King, Helen Wisener, Mary Neidemire, Leona Boltz, Helen Duckro, Luella Ruppert, Eugene Boogher, Delmar Hern, Robert Gierhart, Daniel Schneider, Eugene Kentner. Top row, left to right—Edward Stroebel, Tom Cornell, Frederick Jacobs, Vernon Fell, Maurice Thrush, Fenton Hamilton, Bob Lambert, Carl Kistner. Second Row—Leonard Koch, Harley Nelson, Darrell Woolf, Herbert Haman, Lillian Schroyer, Wilda Zwiebel, Eleanor Jane Abe, Mary Ruth Smith, John Henry Gesler. Third Row—Carol Copeland, Ralph Lusk, Raymond Ruppert, Eileen Smith, Mar-jean Headapohl, Dorothy Goetz, Lura Wehner, Grace Spees, Julian Hess. Fourth Row- Marie Naylor, Herbert Kinstle, Ralph Burden, Ruth Hermann, Martha Carter, Alberta Roode, Geraldine Klopfenstein, William Wellington, Robert Miller, Marie Bishop. Fifth Row—John Deigel, Donna Kauffman, Billy Wenning, Ilo Mann, Marcelle Bimstein, Grace Spees, Pauline Zuber, Roland Market, Winifred Copeland. i Freshman Class History THE RETROSPECT We passed the milestone of grade school and entered high school with joy, enthusiasm, and not a little fear. And now that the first year of our high school career has become history we will try to make a brief resume of the high spots in that time. It did not seem possible that we were now a part to that institution which for eight years we had looked upon from the outside, that it was now our duty to up hold the school in all its undertakings, to do all we could to keep its standing up among the other schools, and to enter into all activities with energy and spirit. We were now imbued with the same school spirit we had seen exhibited in others, and were happy in the fact that we were not different except as we thought oureelves a little better than the usual run of freshmen. When we entered high school that first day we were awed by the sea of faces loward the “Freshies” to ascertain whether they might not by chance discover some look, some act that would create merriment. We carried off our part, however, with a good show of bravado. We were bewildered the first few weeks by a maze of doors, i_________3 —____ „ j i.inrrinn- n Knll tho t moont nnHiino- urhatPVPr THE RETROSPECT FRESHMAN Top row, left to right—William Jear.neret, John Idle, Frederick Koch, Harold Claflin, Robert Metzger, Orva Cannon, Charles Stein, Virginia Lehning, Kathaleen Smith, Bernard Idle. Helen Heil, Madge Kentner, Lucille Wilges, Emma Vorhees. Second Row—Carrol Kuhns, Pauline McCullough, Norma Zwiebel, Lucinda Schnei der, Leonard Rankin, Junior Berg, Helen Brackney, Emily Garretson, Maxine Shaw, Susan Seitz, Eileen Hodges, Goldie Rostorfer, Bob Hiner, Lorin Mills. Billy Martin. Third Row—Vernon Tester, James Swink, William Bishop, Lucille Brown, Kathaleen Green, Marie Kinstle, Robert Gesler, Rollin Kennedy, Helen Tester, Zelna Koons, Cleo Metzger, Ethel Langhorst, Evelyn Zerkel, Amanda Waltz, Norma Long, Opal Selover, Dorothy Schuler, Janice Rolirbaugh, Margaret Ruck, Virginia Veit, Florence Howard, Betty Varner, Bob Ewing. Fourth Row—Robert Snyder, William Crawford, Rosemary Kohler, Virgini Wilkins, Virgil Davis, Clifford Webb, Arthur Lott, Rene Jeanneret, Harry Pohlabeln, Orville Snyder, Edgar Crawford, John Meier, Jack Davis. Top row—left to right—George Lane, Frederick Wisener, Waldo Smith, Carl Koch, Richard Gehrlich, Vincent Veit, Leroy Weber, Victor Schweitzer, Francis Lucas, Mary Lanning, Zenith Horrmann, Milford Burden. Second Row -Victoria Bowman, Rosetta Beery, Mary Ellen Eckenweiler, Dorothy Shaw, Billy Kohler, Althea Hawkey, Elizabeth Bachman, Alvena Comer, Crawford Taylor, Maxine Kinsey, Nevelyn Jackson, Byron Slattery. Third Row- Daisy Hengstler, Ruby Naylor, Rachel Theilk, Mary Louise Carter, Beatrice Bowsher, Mildred Rinehart, Alvina Blank, Evelyn Lusk, Junior Musser, Ned Young, Paul Brackney. Fourth Row—Bus Clark, Frederick Lanning, Agnes Schweitzer, Luetta Walker, Lorraine Schemmel, John Orphal, Eileen Hardin, Billy Martin, Jacob Boesel. THE RETROSPECT FEATURES MAKE THINGS BRIGHTER A smile can make us happy A smile can make us sad; And a smile right from the heart Will always make us glad. So scatter a few as you pass along. And mix in a measure of some glad song To lighten the care of a girl or boy And you will receive a heap of joy. —BILLIE COPELAND ••• • • •• THE RETROSPECT CART I IS THE RETROSPECT THE RETROSPECT Pa uL wow Ay 4. They All C 9 e Out of tfat cat 5 Cine hS J ra i] fleets Gin our r cH:l PRflW Jv SC Frm ds Jpc.ro % A t OO Ac fh®5 6'r 4 Future Seniors Who's TAtl i c y «y School Litq nree stays THE RETROSPECT Johnny who had been at the circus was telling his teacher about all the things he had seen. “An’ teacher,” he cried, ‘ they had one big animal they called the hip—hip—” “Hippopotamus, dear prompted the teacher. “I can’t just say its name.” exclaimed Johnny, “but it looks like about five tons of liver.” Stude: “Do you smoke professor?” Prof:—“Why, yes, I’m very fond of a good cigar. Stude: “Do you drink, sir?” Prof: “Yes, indeed, I enjoy nothing better than a bottle of wine.” Stude: “Gee, it’s going to cost me a lot to pass this course.” «•� •••♦•••••••♦•••« • ‘Why did you come to college anyway? You’re not studying,” said the Prof. “Well,” said Willie, “I don’t knew exactly myself. Ma says it’s to fit me for the Presidency; Uncle Bill, to sow my wild oats; Sis, to get a chum for her to marry, and Pa, to bankrupt the family.” Question—“What is a faculty?” Answer—“A faculty is a body cf men surrounded by red tape.” •� ■♦••• ♦ •• Prospective Groom:—“What color is best for a bride?” Married Friend: “Personally, I prefer a white one.” ••• •• Bob: “Ma, was Robinson Crusoe an acrobat?” Mother:—“I don’t know. Why?” Bob:—“Well, here it reads that, after he had finished his day’s work, he sat down on his chest.” ••• ♦•••♦• • • Miss Wilson—“Roland, what lesson did you learn from reading Shakespeare’s works?” Rol. 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Never!” ED I TRAU ------- The Handy West End j Grocery STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES—ALSO ALL KINDS | OF SOFT DRINKS AND | ICE CREAM | .- ( j Phone Main 1515 i IF IT’S DONE WITH HEAT YOU CAN DO IT BETTER WITH GAS” WEST OHIO GAS CO. THE RETROSPECT I ..... ' ........ i YOUR PORTRAIT HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU WERE PHOTOGRAPHED? A NEW PHOTOGRAPH WILL BE APPRECIATED BY THE ENTIRE FAMILY Make An Appointment Today The Helpling Studio WAPAKONETA, OHIO PHONE MAIN 1501 i 1 . j I I FRAMES FOR ALL YOUR PICTURES GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS ALBUMS FOR YOUR KODAK PRINTS FILMS FOR ANY CAMERA 24 HOUR SERVICE I I j j I I 1 I I I I I I I I THE RETROSPECT Compliments Cozy Corner i i i i i JOHNSON , TUMBLESON i i Compliments -OF- f i DIXIE RESTAURANT | Wapakoneta Ohio j i ‘I am willing, said the candidate, “to trust the people.” 'Gee.'” yelled a little man in the audience, I wish you’d open up a grocery store.” J.. D. GROLL | FURNITURE j STOVES RUGS I Wapakoneta, Ohio I Phone Main 1381 j Compliments | —of— j Bon-Ton BAKERY BURT RAUCH I I I I I I I I I I THE RETROSPECT j 1 Swink-McMurray Greenhouse FOR HEALTH’S SAKE j USE FISHER’S i An assortment of cut Flowers and Potted Plants at all Times I ! Funeral Designs Wedding Flowers 1 Corsages | i j PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS j n 410 W. Mechanic St. Phone Main 1583 i , 't “Serve Them and You Please All” i Dick Hiner:—“Have you heard of Bailey's Jack C.—“No, but why B. V. D. ?” Hiner—“Oh, it’s only one piece.” new B. V. D. orchestra?” !| P.F. SCHNEIDER i KNOWLEDGE ! i ii I MORE Groceries and Meats Everything Good To I Eat EASILY ATTAINED j BY EATING QUALITY ! FOODS STROBEL | j i j MAIN 1829 GROCERY THE RETROSPECT Gifts That Last! For every occasion and to suit every purse. From the inexpensive piece of Silverware to the most expensive DIAMONDS MOSER’S Jewelry STORE Pa,” said little Joe, “I bet I can do something you can’t”! Well, what is it? demanded pa. “Grow,’, replied the youngster triumphantly. LEO HEINL, Main 1762 F. M. SWONGUER, Main 1805 j M. O. HEINL, Main 1739 Heinl Swonguer Home Furnishers and Undertakers WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 1859 AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT THE RETROSPECT The Economy Store FOR MILLINERY FOR POPULAR PRICED DRESS GOODS FOR SILK UNDERWEAR FOR NOTIONS THE I. G. A. Grocery AN INDEPENDENT STORE SELLING AT CHAIN STORE PRICES “Halt! Who goes there?” “Friend.—with a bottle.” “Pass, friend—Halt, bottle.” For Your Wall Paper, Paints, Rugs and Linoleums call on us We specialize in making window shades New Location East Auglaize Street PURVIS Decorating Store 1 i f l WE SELL FOR LESS CHAIR AND TABLE COVERS INVALID AND EMERGENCY COACH SHICK HAGGARD, Inc. Siferd : Brookhart • ••• ♦ - ■ Superior Funeral Service THE FAMILY OUTFITTERS Successors to Briggs Shick. Inc. RALPH A. SIFERD Main 1173 WALTER C. BROOKHART Main 1173 OFFICE—Main 1784 i i ! • i THE RETROSPECT j MAE GUNTHER j KONETA BEAUTY SALON WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 1289 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTIZERS THEY PATRONIZE US Sayings of the wise— Never run after a woman or a street car. There’ll be another one along in minute. United Cigar Stores SUNDRIES, CANDY, CIGARS | AND i CIGARETTES ! 5 W. Auglaize St. | SCHNELL BROS. I Proprietors T. E. Brodbeck Groceries and Meats Always Open Free Delivery 602 S. Blackoof St. Main 1557 I THE RETROSPECT BUDDE’S | MEAT MARKET ! FREE DELIVERY PHONE MAIN 1711 FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS FISH AND OYSTERS i IN SEASON | WAPAKONETA, OHIO j I Buy With Confidence Cartmells Music Shop has been music dealers for TWO generations —Ask your banker about CARTMELLS reputation — Ask your neighbor about CARTMELLS service—A safe place to buy i i i i i i i i CARTMELLS j MUSIC SHOP Pianos, Radios, Musical Instruments } ____________________j Miss Zeigler (at class play rehearsal):- “Emily, can’t James do any better than that in such a serious love scene?” Perk:—“Oh, he just does swell when we are alone.” EAT - DRINK j JIMISON SMOKE I i ALPHA j CAFE ; AGENTS FOR Vending Machines o e OF ALL KINDS I Dry Cleaning 124 W. Auglaize St. We Clean Everythng in Home | Suits, Coats, Dresses, Hats, Ties. j Gloves, Rugs, Drapes, Curtains Blankets I WE ARE AGENTS FOR I STAR I Carpet Cleaners i of lima | WE CAN GIVE YOU DAY { SERVICE IF NEED BE. WE HAVE OUR PLANT IN WAPAKONETA { WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER j Phone Main 1709 j i THE RETROSPECT ANKERMAN’S GARAGE FOR Auto Repairing Spring AND Battery Service ALL KINDS OF REPAIR WORK N. WATER ST. WAPAKONETA, OHIO I For Philco Radios ■� � «•« � ■ • Mayflower Electric Refrigerators Plumbing and Heating Electrical Supplies SEE Kolter Craft Phone Main 1736 Opposite Hotel Koneta “How fast is your car, Mister Bush?” ‘Well,” said Mr. Bush, “it generally manages to keep about six months ahead my income.” of I IRA SIBERT SON SHOE REBUILDING AND SERVICE EAST and WEST AUGLAIZE ST. WAPAKONETA, OHIO CONGRATULATIONS WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST FAVORS AND WE SOLICIT YOUR FUTURE PATRONAGE THE Zofkie-Woehler Co, Clothing and Furnishings THE RETROSPECT | The Hartman Jewelry Company i Congratulations Gang j i ! j Jewelers, Optometrists Silversmiths | SINCE 1876 { SUGAR i BOWL | 1 1 ) 54 YEARS IN 1 | | 1 1 j j WAPAKONETA, OHIO I J 1 MARGE KOLTER i 1 “How old are you, Tommy? asked a caller. “Well, when I’m home I’m live, when I’m in school I’m six, and when I’m on the cars, I’m four.” • .. .. . i j FOR WESTINGHOUSE j Electric Refrigerators j MAYTAG WASHERS HOOVER SWEEPERS t — ? CLASS OF 1932 Congratulations J. C. PENNEY SEE COMPANY SMITH BROS. Electric Company Wapakoneta, Ohio j A Nation Wide Institution 114-116 West Auglaize St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO THE RETROSPECT I WAPAKONETA MACHINE COMPANY j I I NCOR POF. ATED 1891 j MANUFACTURERS OF Finest Quality Machine Knives I i { For cutting wood, paper, ver.eer, steel, iron, copper, brass, tin, zinc, alum. | I inum, celluloid, fibre, cork, etc. Made in all shapes and sizes from the I ! very smallest to those measuring 18 feet in length and ' j weighing 1500 pounds J Main Office and Factory—Wapakoneta, Ohio i i Coach Hamm—“I know a good joke about crude oil. Earl G—“Spring it. Coach Hamm—“It’s not refined.” Safety and Friendship THESE TWO STERLING QUALITIES YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND AT The Peoples National Bank THE FRIENDLY BANK THE RETROSPECT I I i ALICE MAY FRANKLIN OIL ! Beauty Shop COMPANY i i Corner of 1 — { Park and Auglaize PETROLEUM I Permanent Waving Finger Waving Marcelling, etc. PRODUCTS TIRES PHONE MAIN 1543 BATTERIES Cy Metzger (looking at a skeleton) Gee! That’s the last thing on earth I’d want to be.” Tom Davis— Well, that’s about the last on earth you will be.” COMPLIMENTS “It Is A Feat to Fit Feet” OF BROWN —TRY— BOOTERY NEWCOMB ZIMPFER QUALITY FOOTWEAR MODERN STYLES PERFECT FITTING LOW PRICES “THE SHOERS” 1 MAIN 1948 Footwear Hosiery ! 1 A- . THE RETROSPECT The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company HIGHEST QUALITY j LOWEST PRICES BEST OF SERVICE ! A. F. SCHNEIDER ! Grocery Manager FRITZ NESTER Meat Manager i i Compliments KAH CO. Meat Market HOME KILLED MEATS ‘Advertisingr costs me a lot of money.” Why I never seen your goods advertised.” “They aren’t. But my wife reads other people's ads.” Compliments MORRIS 5 and 10c to $1 STORE