Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1937 volume:

■ FOREWORD It is our belief that youth is the happiest time of one's life and that there is supreme joy in recalling one's most joyful days. With this idea in mind, we have attempted to present to our readers through the medium of this, the 1937 Retrospect, a true picture of school life. The staff has worked diligently and is confident that the group pictures together with the snapshots will carry out this end splendidly. Furthermore, with the pictures of each organization we have given exact accounts and descriptions of its work and members. All important events are recorded; all pupils are pictured. Upon presenting this Retrospect to our readers, we wish to express our most sincere thanks to Mr. W. Sanders Idle, who has given invaluable assistance in publishing this annual. It was with the guidance of his careful thought, patience, and diligence that we have toiled and have succeeded in our efforts. We claim distinction for this book on the basis that it is not a pretension. It portrays school not as a tribe of Indians nor a motion picture set, but as it really is. For the first time in the school's history, we have pictured the activities of the students most vividly. We are offering many snapshots of the everyday life at Blume High School. It is our sincere hope that in reading through this yearbook you will relive the pleasant incidents pictured here and will remember with longing, the good times and the many friendships acquired here. CONTENTS... DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS DEDICATION... Miss Genevieve Blankenbaker Because of her earnest efforts in all her work, because of her profound interest in every student, because of her untiring labors to make previous publications of the Retrospect a success, because of her readiness to offer friendly and helpful advice to all, because of her unstinted labors toward the betterment of Blume High School, because of her wholehearted support of all activities, because of her appreciation of every effort, we, the Senior Class of 1937, do sincerely dedicate this Retrospect to Miss Genevieve Blankenbaker. She is never too busy to encourage and help one with his problems, she is never too tired to lend a helping hand, and she is never too gloomy to smile. And so we wish to extend to her our heartfelt thanks. ADMINISTRAT ION Mr. Clarence Veit Mr. Carl D. Fischer Mrs. Otto Boesel Dr. George Faulder Mr. Edwin Stroh Mr. Clinton Shaw One often wonders just who it is that determines the policies of the school, hires the teachers, and assumes the responsibility of the financial problems of the school. This group is known as the Board of Education. They are those who are interested in the best development of every pupil. They are the ones we have to thank for our many improvements. The president is Dr. G. B. Faulder; the clerk, Mr. Edwin Stroh; and the other members, Mrs. Otto Boesel, Mr. Carl D. Fischer, Mr. Clinton Shaw and Mr. Clarence Veit Mr. M. R. Menschel Mr. M. R. Simpson Mr. Menschel is that sort of person who likes to keep himself in the background. But we may rest assured that when difficulty arises, he will, as always, work for the good of Blume High School. Mr. Simpson, although he has been with us but two years, has won our respect and admiration. He is always interested in our problems and is never too busy to give our welfare his deepest consideration. MISS POSTLE: English MR. TAYLOR: Commercial MISS BARNES: Commercial MR. BUSH: Vocational and Natural Science MISS BLANKENBAKER: Languages MR. CHAPMAN: Industrial Arts MRS. MILLER: Social Science MR. IDLE: Mathematics MISS CHENOWETH: Home Economics MR. OLIPHANT: Science, Physical Education F A C U MR. JONES: Mathematics, Social Science MISS LAUDAHN: English MR. BECKWITH: Industrial Arts MISS DISTELRATH: Social Science, Girls' Physical Education MR. STEINER: Music MR. DU PERE: Band MISS KLIPFEL: Librarian MR. STULTZ: Science MR. REINHARDT: Janitor MISS KANTNER: Secretary MR. STEIN: Engineer SENIORS Mary Bachman Robert Catterlin Andrew Bailey Harold Chrismer Virginia Bailey Dale Claflin Gaynell Barber Glenn Copeland Margaret Bechdolt Clyde Crusie Melvin Botkins Mary Custer Maurice Bryan Evon De Long Bob Bubp Ralph Devore SENIORS I 9 3 George Dickas David Disney Bud Faulder Fred Fisher Isabelle Frazier Kermit Frische Marianna George Annette Hamilton Katherine Hostetler Fred Idle Bill Jarvis Rosemary Kantner William Kantner Richard Kennedy Harriet Knatz Harold Koch SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS William Koenig . Ned Krapf John Lanning Helen Lusk Ruth Lusk Wanda McCullough Norman Market Beulah Metzger Chester Metzger Dale Metzger Lucille Metzger Lanetta Mills Jean Nichols Robert Parish Pauline Presar Irene Rankin I 9 3 Richard Reinhardt Bruce Riley Paul Ruese Fay Sawmiller Helen Schlatter Marjorie Scott David Shaffer Marjorie Shappell Mildred Shappell Mary Shockey June Sprague Mildred Varner Bob Weitz Thelma Wentz Don Winterman Paul Wisener SENIORS IN MEMORIAM MILDRED KELLER Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill. CLASS PROPHECY Dear Millie: Are you surprised io hear from an old classmate? Well, I've been traveling up and down and across the country, and you can't imagine how many of our old friends I ran into. I stopped in Albany, New York, to get some medicine for my sinuses, and who do you think the doctor's secretary was? None other than Beulan Metzger, and imagine my surprise when the doctor turned out to be Bud Faulder. When I had recovered from my shock, I drove to the airport where I was to board a plane which took off presently for Columbus. We hadn't been flying ten minutes when the stewardess, Wanda McCullough, came along with sanawiches. During our conversation she told me that,while she had been in a hospital in New York City recovering from an airplane crash, her nurses were Lanetta Mills and Margaret Bechdolt. All too soon the plane landed in Columbus and we had to bid her goodby. I needed some new clothes so I hurried uptown to buy an outfit. As I enered the door I ran into Katherine Hostetler who was head typist in ' Paris Fashions , an exclusive dress shop. To my surprise this shop was owned and operated by none other than my old pal, Helen Shlatter. I learned that practically all the dresses they handled were designed by Mary Bachman. Well, I was flabbergasted. To add to this, while I was buying my clothes, I ran into Isabelle Frazier. She was purchasing supplies for an extensive tour of Europe. With my outfit bought, I returned to my hotel for dinner. While dining, I discovered, much to my amazement, that Harold Koch's orchestra was furnishing the dinner and dance music. Because of financial difficulties, I went to a certified public accountant to get my affairs straightened out. I was told that the firm of Catterlin and Copeland was the best in town. When I arrived at their offices, I found they employed Lucille Metzger and Mary Custer as their typists, while Ruth Lusk was their bookkeeper. By this time I was absolutely dumbfounded when I realized how many of our classmates had become successful. Several days later I took a train to Chicago. I arrived in that windy city just in time to have my hair fixed before going to the Black Hawk, Chicago's finest night club. When I arrived at the beauty salon, who should I find working there but Evon DeLong, Fay Sawmiller and June Sprague, all experts in their work. Sc far this had been the queerest trip I had ever taken. That night a group of my friends took me to the Black Hawk where I found the orchestra under the leadership of Bob Bubp, while Rosema.y Kantner (his wife) sang the vocal refrains, and Dave Disney pia ed ihe drums. We ordered cheese sandwiches, which were so delicious thai I inquired as to who made the cheese. The waiter said it was made by Fishers' Cheese Company, one of the biggest concerns in Chicago. As I had an inkling this might be Freddie Fisher, I decided to investigate the next CLASS PROPHECY morning. I found that what I had surmised was true, and much to my astonishment, Wm Kantner was Manager with Clyde Crusie as his assisstant. The next day I went to the airport to purchase a ticket to St. Louis. I had some trouble with my luggage and had to see the manager of the airport. Surprise upon surprise, Don Winterman proved to be the pe'son. He had grown a little around the waist but was still the same old Don. When I reached St. Louis, I attended a theater which was advertising The Follies Jr., a complete show of juvenile chorines. I was astounded to learn the director and teacher was Jean Marie Nichols. After the show, I was walking down the street and saw on a huge sign the words, MILDRED VARNER in SKIDDING . I cleverly found out her address and promptly went to see her. Together we went to Forest Park Highlands, a huge amusement park. While walking along the boardwalk, we decided to try our hand knocking down the ducks in the shooting gallery. As we picked up a rifle the manager jumped up, and we saw he was Bob Weitz. That evening we went to a professional football game; and after about five line smashes, we heard the announcer say Those line plunges are being made by number 21, Dale Claflin, and this play by play description is being announced by Richard Kennedy. While waiting in the station for my train to Salt Lake City, I noticed an announcement of the Public Library which was signed by Annette Hamilton, Head Librarian. My train was a new streamlined one, powered by Deisel motors. On my way to Salt Lake City, I asked if I might go into the control room. Upon entering the cab whom did I find but Bill Jarvis as the engineer. When I returned to my car I recognized Helen Jane Lusk as a fellow passenger. While conversing she told me she was a personal buyer for Saks in New York City. She also told me that Harriet Knatz was one of their bookkeepers. At Salt Lake City Hotel, we found Richard Reinhardt was head janitor. When we admired the architecture of the building, a guide told us that the architect had been Ned Krapf. We loitered around the hotel till evening, and then decided to rent an automobile and go for a ride. We went to the town's la'gest ga'age and there sat Chester Metzger in the manager's office. The next morning while we were riding on a Greyhound bus bound for Helena, Montana, our road was blocked by a forest fire. As we were watching the men fight the flames, I noticed that the forestry men were under the leadership of Ralph DeVore and that the militia was under the leadership of Norman Market. In Helena, I went to see William Koenig who was a big business man in that town. After a pleasant day I departed for San Francisco. On the trip I read about the developments in the famous Marsh-Black murder trial for which the defense council was John Lanning. Enroute to the golden city CLASS PROPHECY our bus broke down at Five Points, and Dale Metzger, who operated a garage there repaired the break. From him I learned that Marjorie Scott and Irene Rankin taught Heme Economics in the nearby school. In San Francisco while visiting a radio station, I was conducted personally by the manager, Bruce Riley. On my way out I saw Mary Shockey working in one of the offices. That evening I went to a style show and Marjorie Shappell, the famous radio star, was there in person. I was amazed and, to add to that, I found that Mildred Shappell had designed all the dresses. After we had left San Francisco for Hollywood, we stopped to admire huge orange groves. Beside the road stood the owner, who turned out to be Daivd Shaffer. He told me that Pauline Presar was married and was living in the farm across the road and that Virginia Bailey, married to a wealthy rancher, was living on a ranch in Arizona. As we neared Hollywood, we saw a terrible automobile accident. The two trucks which were involved had their lawyers on the scene. The one lawyer spied me and walked over. It was Harold Chrismer. We went on our way and at one time detoured for the building of a huge bridge. We stopped to watch them put a huge beam in place. Fred Idle and Kermit Frische were the machinists on the project, Melvin Botkin was one of the laborers and Maurice Bryan was the contractor. The electrical work on the bridge was being done by George Dickas. As we entered the city limits of Hollywood we saw a huge plate on the side of which was printed, ANDREW BAILEY—TOOL MANUFACTURER, and I found out that the owner was a veritable millionaire. Most of the tools were made for the building of the large movie sets. While looking through the phone book in quest of a good hotel, I saw the following: WISENER RUESE—MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS. I finally made reservations in a good hotel; and as I stepped from the drug store whose phone I had been using, I ran into a large man who proved to be Bob Parish. He told me he was in a good business and promised to show me around. Some time later, I visited several dress shops to find that many dresses were designed by Gaynell Barber and Marianna George. My trip proved very, very interesting, and I think it's very amazing how many of our friends I contacted. Yours truly, Francis P. S. When I went into the hotel lobby to get a stamp for this letter, they were remodeling, and who do you think the interior decorator was? Thelma Wentz. JUNIORS TOP ROW: M. Taylor, W, Lotridge. M. Rickert. E. Knatz, E. Minnich, B. Zerkle, B. Elsass, M. Spees, R. Sheipline. SECOND ROW: M. Merkle, E. Jackson, J. Jones. R. Burden. R. Campbell, M. Graham. S. Arnett. F. Pfenning THIRD ROW: A. Schuman. B. Bechdolt. M. Dill V. Davis. F. Jacobs, M. Underwood. D. LeMar, E. Helmlinger, N. Strobel, M. Van Skiver. FOURTH ROW: V. Bahr, S. Shaw. H. Kantner. G. Lanning, C. Kuhns, M. Krieger. M. Botkin. FIFTH ROW: H. Shannon, D. Knereim. J. Lanning, B. Howell. V. Metzger. M. Barber, B. Nauss. H. Stech. M. Cook B. Johnson. In September, 1934, a large group of Freshmen entered Blume High School. Although it is not recorded what their thoughts were, it's not hard to guess. Passing from the eighth grade into high school was a notable land mark in their educational journey. As eighth graders they had been the most important pupils in school but their pride suffered a severe shock when the upperclassmen designated them with the humiliating name of greenies . But still feeling wise as owls and as important as Congressmen, they tried to take things by storm. Soon they discovered that even four subjects were a trifle overwhelming and that, no matter how hard they tried, algebra was harder than it looked and that their General Science notebooks were usually not acceptable. By the next year those who remained in school found it best for their own good to settle down into a well-ordered Sophomore year. A large group then passed on to the Junior year. A great many of the class have made noteworthy achievements for Blume High and deserve recognition. Those who played on the football team this year were: Geno Maus, Bill Van Schoyck, Herb Howard, Roy Raines, Vernon Wildermuth, Herschel Kemper, Harold Kantner, Bill Smith, Roland Harshbarger and Orval Lieberick. TOP ROW: H. Kantner. W. Ritchie, F. Knauss, W. Hines. A. Smith. C. Stimmel. D. McAdams. F. Weimert. R. Truesdalc. SECOND ROW: R. Brautigam. H. Kemper. R. Smith. W. Bowsher, W. Bechdolt. L. Stroh. J. Howeil, T. Elder. P. Ankerman. THIRD ROW: A. Harrison, M. Daum. R. Combs. V. Mesarvey. H. Howard. G. Maus, W. Van Schoyk. W. Smith. O. Leibrick. FOURTH ROW: L. Gessler. R. Rains. W. Koons. V. Wilder-muth, V. Rhodes, R. Shaw. R. Harshbarger, W. Zwiebel. Some of the juniors who had leads in the Piiates of Penzance,'' the operetta, were: Helen Stech, Kathryn Ochsner, Blanche Naus and Clayton Stimmel. The Juniors also contributed many stalwart basketball players. Among them are: Geno Maus, Bill Van Schoyck, Herb Howa d and Orval Liebrick. A number of the Junior class were chosen to take charge of the weekly organ of Blume High, the Lantern. They were Mildred Underwood, Editor, William Hines, Asst. Editor and the following reporters; Eleanor Bowsher, Beulah Howell, Mary Louise Cook, Tyson Elder, Frances Jacobs, Betty Johnson, Helen Kantner, Eugene Parlette, Faye Pfenning, Roberta Burden, Sandra Shaw, Clayton Stimmel, Nellie Jane Strobel and Mary Jane Taylor. They have done splendid work and deserve commendation. Bill Van Schoyck, Orval Lieberick, Geno Maus, Harold Kantner, Herb Howard, Virgil Mesarvey, William Hines and Leland Stroh, did splendid work on the new baseball team. Many other Juniors are worthy of mention for their efforts toward bettering different organizations. So, all things considered, we feel that they are quite worthy of taking their places as Seniors of Blume High School for 1938. JUNIORS TOP ROW: E. Henderson. M. Doseck. M. Roth. B. Bowman. C. Buchanan. E. Line. R. Gray, D. Lusk. F. Bishop. J. Coates. E. Cramer. M. Harshbarger. E. Brautigam. B. Werner. E. Aufderhaar, B. Turner. G. Gessler. N. Stroh. D. Wolfe. D. Stroh, R. Fry. D. Tippie. D. Kolter, K. Bogart. J. Schneider. B. Brunsen, J. Schaub. M. Swink. SECOND ROW: P. Market. W. Merkle. D. Tester. Z. Krieger. K. Kridler. F. Frazier, Z. Dobie, L. Koch. M. Fleming. L. Knatz. H. Boyer. B. Schnell, E. Duer. R. Bailey. N. Way. M. Thompson. R. DeVault. THIRD ROW: P. McClintock, A. Slattery. C. Wentz. L. Harshbarger. J. McCullough. L. Knauss. J. VanSkiver. J. Shaw. E. Lindsey. M. Speidel. R. Sawmiller. S OPHOMORES TOP ROW: L. Sholler. D. Lammers, E. Kantner, A. Brown. N. Williams. B. Beard, J. Singleton. H. Miller. R. Metzger. E. Berg. H. Sammet-inger. R. Cory. R. Pohlabeln. H. Spurlock. P. Kiser. B. Bogart. SECOND ROW: R. Zwiebel. V. Knatz, R. Koch. K. Metzger, M. Butcher. R. Vorhees. G. Mahan, N. Klopfenstein. J. Boltz, N. Metzger. N. Kauffman. R. Rickert, C. Siferd. H. Buthker. H. Harshbarger. R. Riley. J. Metz. THIRD ROW: J. Brentlinger. J. Bilger, B. Crumrine. B. Winemiller. G. Naus. R. Krieger, M. Moreland. A. Niedemire. N. Hormann. L. King. W. Montgomery. FOURTH ROW: C. Fogt. E. Weber, J. Kohler. L. Wertz. L. Mann. J. Musser. T. Cartmell. W. Howard. A. Kantner. TOP ROW: C. Hughes, B. Thrush. G. Ruck. J. Minnich. W. Mills. K. Bowsher. J. Pfenning. P. Hamp. F. Davis. B. Moothart. F. Gehrlich. C. Brandt. W. Rickert. R. Hines. M. Ritter. C. Nichols. R. Vorhees. D. Siney. O. Erb. L. Meyer. J. Campbell, T. Weber. K. Copeland. R. Swink. SECOND ROW: N. Barber F. Prueter, W. Vossler, A. Knoch. R. Carter. B. Ridenour, P. Burden. K. Kinstle. N. Johnson. H. Beckwith. J. Orphal. W. Weber. D. Jones, J. Rostorfer. V. Westbay. G. Rhoades. THIRD ROW: H. Lawson. B. Bryan, I. Burden, J. Morganthal. B. Smith. J. Heffner, D. Slattery. B. Walters. R. Ague. D. Rhoades. TOP ROW: M. Strohm, N. Packer, V. Sullivan, M. Weber. V. West J. Platvoet, L. Rostorfer, B. Ruck. A. Krapf. V. Nesbitt. R. Walker. D. Huffer. M. Gross. R. Gross, L. Schneider. M. Nuss, N. Shoup. SECOND ROW: M. Minnich. F. Hittepole. V. Kuhns, M. Lunz, E. Crusie. E. Wright. S. Sawmiller, E. Erb. M. Price. G. Kolter, T. Shaw. L. Oakley. D. Dixon. M. Zwiebel. THIRD ROW: K. Henderson. J. Kantner. C. Chiles. E. Katter, J. Veit. E. Polen. D. Hern. B. Binkley. D. Burden. V. Romshe, V. Howell. A. Truesdale. B. Berg. L. Schierolt. V. Pitthan, M. Fittro. E. Kohli, M. Bailey. M. Kuhns. FOURTH ROW: E. Killian. E. Butcher. F. Schminke. R. Meyer. I. Fry. M. Stultz, E. McGowan. K. Taylor, E. Way. J. Shaffer, C. Stinebaugh. N Leitz. FRESHMEN activities EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TOP ROW: J. Miller. Mr. Simpson, Mr. Bush. Mrs. Miller. SECOND ROW: D. Jones. J. Veit, L. Koch F. Jacobs. W. Hines. THIRD ROW: B. Faultier. W. McCullough, F. Fisher. P. Ruese. M. Bachman. The Blume High Student Council is the executive body of the students of Blume High School. In this capacity it has charge of all extra-curricular activities in the school. Paul Ruese has served as President of the Council for this year. The other officers were Mary Bachman, Vice-President; Fred Fisher, Secretary; and Wanda McCullough, Treasurer. The organization has this year granted emblems to those members of the Band who have fulfilled certain requirements. It also held a meeting in assembly to permit the entire school to see how it functions. Much of the work of the Council is done by committees which at present number five. The Assembly Committee with Miss Blankenbaker as chairman, has charge of all assemblies. This group schedules all meetings and gives valuable information concerning the programs. The Social Committee of which Mr. Bush is chairman, has supervision of all social affairs of the school. This group arranged the dates for all the parties and made certain rules concerning them. The other committees are Health, Miss Distlerath chairman; Citizenship, Mrs. Miller, chairman; Community Contact, Mr. Jones, chairman. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club was organized in 1932 for the purpose of helping the Commercial students to know some of the business problems which will confront them in later years, and to understand such difficulties. During the five years since its beginning, much progress has been made. This club has encouraged those students taking commercial subjects to out-do their competitors in home, district and state contests. Every year Blume High has received high awards in these meets for the outstanding work of some of its members. At every meeting questions pertaining to industry were discussed. Speeches by members of the club gave much valuable information to the remainder of the organization. Discussions on actual business activities and the conduct of employees as well as employers were carried on. This year a play adeptly performed by Melba Thompson, Robert Catterlin, Rollin Wellington and Joe Taylor, which portrayed a splendid example of business life, was presented at an assembly. This organization does everything it can to cover the difficulties one must overcome in order to run the gauntlet of life with any marked degree of success. Then to balance the intellectual and educational side of the club, there are social activities. At Christmas time and again on April 30, the Commercial Club presented entirely new and original parties, which were among the outstanding and best enjoyed social events of the whole school term. The officers of this club are: Wanda McCullough, president; Joe Taylor, vice-president; Mildred Varner, secretary; Melba Thompson, treasurer; and Miss Barnes, the faculity adviser. FIRST ROW: R. Shaw. R. Wellington, H. Miller. B. Catterlin. R. Vorhees, J. Taylor. SECOND ROW: E. Cramer. D. Lusk. R. Fry. A. Shuman. M. Graham. R. Bailey. M. Varner. Mr. Taylor. THIRD ROW: B. Bowman. E. Line, R. Lusk. K. Hostetler, L. Naus. L. Metzger, M. Speidel, D. Tippie. M. Harsh-barger, J. Coates. B. Gessler, M. Cook. FOURTH ROW: Miss Barnes, J. Snyder. W. McCullough. M. Thompson. L. Mann. L. Harshbarger, L. Koch. C. Wentz, J. Jones. TOP ROW: B. Bubp, B. Catterlin. Mr. Idle. H. Lusk N. Krapf. A. Hamilton, P. Ruese. SECOND ROW: P. Wisener. B. Faulder. H. Knatz, M. Varner. B. Riley, F. Fisher. THIRD ROW: M. Bachman. D. Disney. R. Kantner. W. McCullough. J. Nichols. D. Winterman. M. Shappell. RETROSPECT Many years ago a new high school was erected in Wapakoneta. The graduating class picked its most able leaders for the purpose of producing an annual or year book which they called The Retrospect. It has become an established custom and each year a new and better Retrospect has been put out. During the latter part of 1936, the graduating class again voted and picked its most able Seniors. The staff enthusiastically took pictures, wrote, checked, revised, typed, and submitted stories and articles. As time went on problem after problem was overcome. Mr. Idle, the new faculty advisor, has proven his ability and is to be thanked for his co-operation. The members of the staff who did their work well and deserve praise are: Mary Bachman, editor; Helen Lusk, assistant editor; Don Winterman, business manager; Bob Bubp, assistant business manager; Bruce Riley and Rosemary Kantner, literary editors; Mildred Varner and Paul Ruese, society editors; Harriet Knatz, dramatics editor; Bud Faulder, sports editor; David Disney, joke editor; Jean Nichols and Fred Fisher, snapshot editors; Wanda McCullough and Robert Catterlin, typists; and Mildred Shappell, Annette Hamilton, Paul Wisener and Ned Krapf, artists. TOP ROW: C. Stimmel, D. Jones, W. Hines. M. Bachman. G. Copeland. E. Parlette. P. Ruese. SECOND ROW: F. Jacobs. J. Heffner. B. Johnson. M. Cook. S. Shaw. F. Frazier. R. Burden. T. Elder. F. Pfenning. FIRST ROW: J. Taylor, H. Kantner. E. Lindsay. Miss Postle. M. Underwood, N. Strobel. B. Howell. LANTERN For many years it has been the custom for the Junior Class to publish the school's weekly paper, the Lantern . The members of the staff are selected for their ability which is judged from articles they have written. Two freshmen, two sophomores, sixteen juniors and three seniors were chosen this year. Miss Postle is faculty adviser of the Lantern . It is because of her arduous efforts that the publication has appeared in good form each week. Mildred Underwood was appointed editor and William Hines assistant editor. The other members of the staff are: Mary Jane Taylor, Nellie Jane Stroebel, Holly Kantner, Beulah Howell, Sandra Shaw, Eleanor Bowsher, Eugene Parlette, Tyson Elder, Francis Jacobs, Betty Johnson, Faye Pfenning, Clayton Stimmel, Mary Cook, Ruth Campbell, Mary Bachman, Glenn Copeland, Paul Ruese, Frances Frazier. Ellen Lindsey, James Heffner and Dick Jones. This able staff has published the school paper every Monday evening in the Wapakoneta Daily News. They have described football games, basketball games and other festive occasions vividly. The gossip of the week along with witty sayings have been printed. The members of the staff have worked hard during the year, and they should be admired for their perseverance. GIRL RESERVES One of the most interesting and best liked organizations in Blume High is the Girl Reserves which is well-known for its activities and high standards. They have as their purpose To face life squarely, to find and give the best. And this year as always they have carried out this purpose splendidly. There are fifty-four members, twenty-five of which were admitted this year at an impressive initiation service. This club has, indeed, done its share in promoting high ideals for girls, and in helping others. At Christmas time, the members fixed baskets for the pleasure of the unfortunate. They also dressed dolls to the delight of many a little girl who would otherwise have been without one. The Girl Reserves in conjunction with the Hi-Y sold refreshments at all home football and basketball games. One of the most enjoyable meetings had by the girls during the year was that at which they were hostesses to the St. Marys' Girl Reserves. A ministrel show was put on for the guests' entertainment, and it was such a huge success that it was again presented before the school assembly. As has always been the custom, the Girl Reserves together with the Hi-Y sponsored a school party which proved to be one of the most enjoyable of the entire year. The organization has very willing and capable officers. Helen Lusk is president with Marianna George, vice-president; Beulah Metzger, secretary; and Annette Hamilton, treasurer, as her assistants. Miss Chenowith, as faculty adviser, helps the girls with their plans and activities. TOP ROW: D. Katter, Miss Chenowith. N. Way. M. Bachman. R. Bailey, F. Jacobs. D. Knierim, B. Schnell. N. Strobel. SECOND ROW: R. Sawmiller, H. Lusk. E. Brautigan, M. Fleming. M. Wehner. B. Turner. M. Botkin. B. Johnson. S. Arnett. F. Pfenning. THIRD ROW: B. Naus, M. Underwood. H. Stech. K. Kridler, M. Bechdolt, A. Hamilton. M. Shappell. J. Nichols. M. VanSkiver. FOURTH ROW: M. Taylor. G. Lanning, L. Knatz. L. Koch, F. Frazier. B. Metzger. I. Frazier, H. Knatz M. George. M. Varner. R. Kantner. FIFTH ROW: H. Kantner. S. Shaw. E. Lindsey. M. Speidel. J. Shaw. J. VanSkiver. J. McCullough, A. Slattery, L. Harsh-barger. C. Wentz, W. McCullough. H. Schlatter. H I - Y The Blume Hi-Y Club under the very capable leadership of Mr. J. Bailey Bush has enjoyed a very progressive year. As a branch of the Y. M. C, A., it has as its purpose to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. With this in mind the activities are conducted in such a manner as to build up the character and personality of club members. The officers are: Paul Ruese, president; Wm. Hines, vice-president; Wm. Smith secretary; and Paul Wisener, Treasurer. Early in the current school year the organization held a very impressive initiation ceremony in the Methodist church. The parents and friends of the old and new members were present as guests. The eighteen new members taken into the club raised the membership to thirty-two. On November 27, 28 and 29 Mr. Bush, Paul Ruese, Wm. Hines, John Lann-ing and Don Winterman attended the state Hi-Y Convention held at Norwood, Ohio. Here boys from all over Ohio met to discuss Hi-Y work. The information gathered here was taken back to the clubs and incorporated in their programs. On February 12 the annual Hi-Y-Girl Reserve dance was held in the Blume Auditorium. On April 13 the mothers of the boys prepared and served a banquet for the Hi-Y members and their fathers. The club was also represented at the district conference. All these activities in connection with the discussions carried on in the club meetings have done much to make the current year a highly instructive and enjoyable one for the Blume Hi-Y Club. TOP ROW: B. Jarvis. Mr Bush. R. Parish. B. Riley. E. Parlett ’ L. Stroh, N. Kauffman. C. Siferd. T. Cartmell, B. Beard. P. Ruese SECOND ROW: R. Catterlin. H. Buthker, H. Chrismer. B. Bubp. N. Metzger. V. Rhodes. N. Williams. J. Miller, R. Cory. THIRD ROW: J. Lanning, G. Naus. D. Winterman. W. Hines, R. Smith. M. Moreland. F. Fisher. P. Wisener, B. Smith K. Kohler. J. Musser, W. Ritchie TOP ROW: N. Strobel. J. Nichols, Mr, Dupere. B. Parish, H. Chrismer. G. Dickas. SECOND ROW: R. Swink. K. Metzger, B. Schnell, R. Jones. E. Spurlock, W. Rickert. THIRD ROW: R. Catterlin. N. Kauffman. L. Knatz, E. Parlette, L. Koch, E. Erb. M. Moreland, J. Taylor, B. Crumrine. FOURTH ROW: S. Arnette. G. Lanning. K. Frischie, H. Beckwith. C. Siferd, N. Williams, C. Metzger. FIFTH ROW: M. Taylor. J. Veit, L,. Werner, F. Frazier. K. Kridler. B. Bubp, J. Taylor, J. Howell. K. Kohler, C. Miller. BAND This year under the direction of Mr. Du Pere, one of the finest bandleaders in this section of the state, the Blume High School Band has shown a great deal of improvement. Work has been done on overtures as well as on marches and semi-classical music. To acquaint the public with its work the organization gave a very interesting and representative concert in the Blume Auditorium on May 7. Late in May the unit as well as units from Other cities in this pa.t of the state, attended the concert held in Lima. The Blume High Band gave a very valuable service at our home football and basketball games, It was indeed a stirring sight to see these boys and girls dressed in their bright red uniforms and led by Bob Bubp, as drum ma;'or, march out onto the Blume High Redskins football field to cheer their team on to victory. To add further to their uniforms provided under the will of the late Grace Shawber, new red raincoats and caps were purchased to protect the clothing in bad weather. No band can play well unless it practices, so every member is given a twenty minute lesson each week and one hour of playing with the entire group. TOP ROW: Mr. Steiner, H. Chrismer, B. Parish, R. Swink. SECOND ROW: M. Spiedel. K. Kridler. D. Jones, E. Butcher. B. Sohnell. E. Killian, L. Knatz. N. Williams. H. Beckwith. M. Fisher. G. Lanning. G. Dickas. C. Stimmel. G. Naus. THIRD ROW: M. Krieger, S. Arnett, L. Koch. B. Zerkle. J. Veit. F. Schminke. J. Taylor, J. Miller. F. Frazier. ORCHESTRA Blume High School is indeed fortunate to have a very fine school orchestra. This year this organizalion has done a great deal of work to make it one of the finest Blume High has seen. Rehearsal is held weekly during the school year. The orchestra has been under the direction ot our very capable leader, Mr. O. E. Steiner. Mr. Steiner has worked tirelessly with this as well as with all our musical groups to make them reach the peak of perfection. Early in the school year the orchestra furnished the music for the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, The Pirates ot Penzance, presented by the music department of Blume High and featuring the boys' and girls' chorus. Although the opera was difficult everyone was pleased with the manner in which it was presented. The orchestra also furnished music for the Class Play Skidding and for Commencement exercises. This year the Board of Education purchased several new instruments for the music department. The purchases included two new cellos, two new violas and one bass viol. Mr. Steiner has been busily engaged instructing beginners in the use of these instruments. These new musicans in addition to the present members all promise a g.ea futu.e for next year's orchestra. PLAY The class play which was selected lor the year 1937 is entitled Skidding . The cast was carefully chosen by Miss Barnes, the director. This is Miss Barnes' first attempt in coaching a play and everyone feels that she has indeed made a success. The class of 1937 was fortunate in having Miss Barnes as their willing director. Skidding is a modern play which takes place in a certain town in Iowa. The three act comedy centers around the renomination and reelection of the Judge and the engagemment of Marion. The cast included Mildred Varner, as Aunt Milly; Robert Parish, as Andy; Marianna George, as Mrs Hardy; Fred Fisher, as Judge James Hardy; Glenn Copeland, as Grandpa Hardy; Helen Jane Lusk, as Marion Hardy; Bud Faulder, as Wayne Trenton III; Wanda McCullough, as Myra Hardy Wilcox; Rosemary Kantner, as Estelle Hardy Campbell; and Robert Catterlin, as Mr. Stubbins. The cast interpreted the play very well, and deserve much praise. Many thanks are due to Mr. Bailey Bush, the publicity agent; the book-holders; the properties' committee; and the under-studies. With everyone's cooperation, the play was pronounced one of the most successful of its kind. G. Copeland. R. Kantner. B. Faulder. Miss Barnes. M. Varner. B. Catterlin. H. Lusk. M. George. B. Parish, W. McCullough. F. Fisher. A CAPELLA CHOIR We should be very proud of the results of Mr. Steiner's strenuous labors to perfect the A Capella Choir. This Choir is composed of the best singers in the school including both boys and girls. It is considered quite an honor to be a member of this musical group. Moreover, the pupils have a chance to improve their voices. When the A Capella Choir is in action, each is attired in a beautiful white and black gown with a red stole. These vestments were secured last year. In December the choir presented the Pirates of Penzance , a musical comedy. It proved to be a huge success with Kathryn Ochsner, Helen Stech, Blanche Naus, Helen Lusk, Clayton Stimmel, Bob Parish, Jim Heffner and Fred Fisher as the stars. In March the members with Mr. Steiner motored to Ada for a singing contest. They did so well that they were given the rating of excellent and were invited to participate in the state meet. It has taken much arduous labor to accomplish these splendid results, but in the end each will be repaid for his efforts. TOP ROW: B. Parish. G. Naus. P. Wisener. P. Hamp. F. Fisher, D. Jones. B. Crumrine, Mr. Steiner. C. Fogt C. Siferd, F. Davis. J. Singleton. J. Metz. SECOND ROW: R. Shaw, R. Zwiebel. W. Montgomery, B. Moot-hart. F. Frazier. C. Stimmel. G. Mahan. B. Smith. B. Beard. K. Kinstle, J. Heffner N. Williams. H. Beckwith, R. Swink. R. Pohlabeln. THIRD ROW: V. Bailey. L. Packer. M. Harshbarger. A. Schu man. W. McCullough. R. Gierhart. M. Koons. M. Koch. S. Shaw. H. Lusk. D. Shuler. C. Kuhns. A. Hamilton, E. Helmlinger. R. Campbell. J. Jones. J. Shaw. FOURTH ROW: B. Helmlinger, I. Fry. G. Gessler. C. Stein-baugh, B. Naus. F. Sshminke. H. Stech. E. Way. G. Van-Skiver. Lois Koch. J. Platvoet. M. Barber. B. Zerkle. J. Veit. M. Stultz. C. Wentz. M. Underwood. M. Fisher. ATHL ETICS TOP ROW: Copeland. Maus. Harshbarger, Beard. Claflin, Metzger. Spurlock. Bailey SECOND ROW: Coach Oliphant. Kemper. Kantner. Howard. Fisher. Siferd. Westbay. Daum. Kohler. FRONT ROW: Lieberick. Rains. Faulder, Kantner, Koenig. Wildermuth, Cartmell. Singleton. Van Schoyck. FOOTBALL Came fall and the Redskins again went into battle. The moleskins were taken from the store room, and once again eleven young men were going to have the honor of representing their school on the gridiron. With but five veterans returning, Coach Oliphant had to build up a team composed mostly of green boys. A team which showed great promise made its debut in a night game with Sidney. Although beaten, the Redskins were not discouraged. They improved rapidly until the Celina game, when many „ players were taken out via the injury route. Injuries continued to hamper the team's activities all year. They weren't serious but they kept them from seeing active service. The season was ended by the annual Turkey day tilt between Wapakoneta and St. Marys, when Wapak was victorious. With only five of his regulars graduating. Coach Oliphant should and will have a real football team next year, one that will be capable of carrying on Blume High's traditions in sportsmanship and victories. So while finis is written to the careers of five boys in high school football, it is just the beginning for others. Let's hope that they are successful in their attempt. The gridiron season had hardly come to a close, when it was time for basketball. The most popular of indoor sports was taken up with great fervor by the boys and a real season could be seen in the offing. The Redskin's record for 1936-37 shows a total of 16 games played, 11 wins and five losses. This is an enviable record for any school and Blume High is very proud of their prowess on the hardwood. They started out with a bang, beating Cridersville 26 to 23. Then they ran into the Miami Valley Champs, Sidney, and lost a 19 to 20 heart breaker, which was followed up by another defeat handed down from Bellefontaine. As the Van Wert game ended the season, the boys prepared themselves for the sectional tournaments at Kenton. They beat St. Marys the first game and drew Lima Central for the second. Here, because the boys just couldn't hit the hoop, they were defeated by one point. Although graduating 4 out of the 5 starting boys, Coach Oliphant will put a good team on the floor next year, and we wish him all the luck in the world. BASKET BALL TOP ROW: H. Spurlock, J. Singleton. C. Lieberick. Coach Oliphant. T. Cartmell, N. Barber. H. Howard. FIRST ROW: V. Wildermuth. G. Dickas, R. Kennedy, D. Clafiin. A. Bailey, G. Maus. W. Koenig, B. Van Schoyck. BOOSTER CLUB Two years ago an organization was started in Blume High known as the Boosters Club. It soon proved its worth in building school spirit and sportsmanship among the students. To gain admission to this club, one has to purchase a season ticket for the athletic contests of the season or be a member of any athletic squad. It has brought organized cheering to Blume High for the first time. For the team to know that the student body is behind them is an incentive to make them do their very best on the field of athletics. A club of this kind makes it possible for each student to take part in competitive athletics, not necessarily on the playing field itself, but at home, and among his fellow students. The members of the Boosters Club can be called the makers or breakers of the school's athletic teams. Only when the entire student body is behind its teams, can they hope to do their best; therefore, we may well agree that the Boosters Club has in many ways proved to be an advantage to the social and athletic life in Blume High School. The officers for this year were: Bob Parish, president; Joe Taylor, vice-president; and Bob Bubp, secretary. D. Winterman. H. Kantner. R. Daum. B. Parish, H. Lusk. J. Lanning. A. Hamilton. M. Bachman. S Shaw. J. Stroebel. M. Taylor, H. Stech. E. De Long, M. Varner. M. Shappell. B. Metzger. J. Nichols. M. Shappell. H. Knatz, R. Catterlin. D. Disney. M. Bechdolt. L. Mills. E. Sheaks. M. George. M. VanSkiver. B. Bubp. H. Chrismer. L. Stroh, M. Botkin. S. Arnett. M. Custer, J. Lanning, M. Dill. F. Knauss. B. Johnson. G. Lanning. F. Pfenning. F. Jacobs, I. Frazier. M. Shoe- key. B. Brautigan. B. Schlatter. N. Krapf, M. Botkin. D. McAdams. W. Koons. N. Lyman. T. Elder. N. Aufderhaar. M. Krieger. B. Smith. G. Maus. B. Van Schoyck. R. Burden. H. Shannon. J. Sprague. G. Copeland. J. Taylor. B. Naus. J. Jones. L. Packer. B. Howell. W. Hines, C. Crusie. W. Ritchie, P. Ruese. M. Bryan. R. Shaw. P. Wisener. R. Kantner. B. Coates. B. Crumrine. M. Fleming. E. Brautigan. M. Fisher R. Bailey. H. Buthker. E. Cramer. K. Line. M. Harsh- barger. N. Kauffman. F. Frazier. D. Katter. W. Howard. H. Harshbarger. L. Knatz. V. Westbay, W. Weber. Miss Postle. I. Smith. D. Slattery. J. Veit. E. Way. V. Sullivan, B. Walters. T. Weber. M. Meir. D. Shuler. L. Mann. E. Line. L. Koch. K. Kridler, J. McCullough. E. Lindsey. J. Miller. J. McClintock. M. Kantner. G. Mahan. N. Metzger. K. Metzger. J. Musser, P. McClintock. 7,. Krieger. D. Kohler. V. Knoch. W. Montgomery. J. Shaw. B. Schnell. M. Swink. R. Swink. A. Slattery. M. Speidel. C. Stimmel. L. Wertz. C. Wentz. A. Neidemire. O. Prueter. R. Smith. G. Maus. B. Winemiller. L. Sholler. N. Williams. G. Van Skiver. N. Way. J. Morganthall. J. Pfenning. W. Rickert, C. Nichols. F. Schminke. B. Purdy. B. Moothart. V . Mills. D. Siney. I. Loomis. C. Brandt. E. Crusie. E Erb, O. Erb. H. Beckwith. D. Burden. D. Copeland. N. Barber. I. Fry, M. Stultz. E. Killian. R. Hines. J. Kantner. N. Johnson. J. Heffner. K. Kinstle. D Jones. A. Walker. TOP ROW: H. Spurlock. H. Howard. G. Maus. W. Kantner. J. Singleton. C. Crusie, Coach Oliphant. FIRST ROW: O. Lieberick, D. Claflin, W. Rickert, G. Dickas, C. Lieberick, V. Westbay, D. Shuler. BASEBALL The year 1936-37 holds something comparatively new in store for athletics in Blume High. For the first time since 1927 Blume High is to be represented by a baseball team. Coach Oliphant has some fairly good material at hand, and it won't be long until the crack of wood on horsehide will be a familiar sound. A petition was passed around the school to see how many boys would be interested in baseball, and when over seventy boys put their John Hancocks on the line, the athletic board decided that a baseball team was practically a necessity. New uniforms were purchased, together with a good deal of equipment, and plans are being made for a brand new baseball diamond on Harmon play-ground. Everyone wants to see baseball get a good foothold because, after all, baseball will reach a great many more boys than will either basketball or football, and that is the important thing. We all hope that baseball will s'ay in the athletic curriculum, sc let's all push it as much as we can. SENIOR DIRECTORY MARY BACHMAN—We find in life exactly what we put into it. Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Lantern 2, 3, 4, Asst. Ed. 3; G. R. 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Retrospect Editor; Honor Society. ANDREW BAILEY—Worry kills more people than work. Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4. VIRGINIA BAILEY—Blessed are the pure in heart. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Miss Cherry Blossom; Pirates of Penzance. GAYNELL BARBER—For those who love the world is wide. Chorus 2, 3; Miss Cherry Blossom; Booster Club 4; Lantern 3; Orchestra 1. MARGARET BECHDOLT—Diligence is the mother of good luck. Chorus 1; G. R. 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4. MELVIN BOTKIN—I live to laugh. Booster Club 3, 4. MAURICE BRYAN—A merry heart is a good medicine. Track 1; Booster Club 4; Baseball 4. BOB BUBP—On with the dance. Orchestra 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4 Sec.; Minstrel 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Retrospect Asst. Bus. Mgr. ROBERT CATTERLIN—A man's worth is estimated according to his conduct. Chorus 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Comm. Club 3, 4; Booster Club 4, Miss Cherry Blossom ; Retrospect Staff; Skidding . HAROLD CHRISMER—What a spendthrift he is of his tongue. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Comm. Club 3; Minstrel 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; DALE CLAFLIN—Nature might stand up and say, This is a man . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Track 1; Booster Club 3, 4; Letter Club 1, 2. GLENN COPELAND—Still water runs deep. Lantern 3, 4; Student Council 3; Booster Club 4; Football 4; Skidding . CLYDE CRUSIE—No wind serves him who has no destined port. Baseball 4. MARY CUSTER—What cannot art and industry perform? EVON DE LONG—The best things come in small packages. Comm. Club 3. RALPH DEVORE—Our youth we have but today. GEORGE DICKAS—Perfection is attained by slow degrees. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Football Mgr. 1, 2. DAVID DISNEY—Never forget that life is short. Chorus 1; Sec. Treas. Class 1; Retrospect Staff. SENIOR DIRECTORY BUD FAULDER—In squandering wealth was his peculiar art. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Retrospect Staff; Miss Cherry Blossom ; Skidding . FRED FISHER—I'll leave big footprints on the sands of time. Vice. Pres. Class 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4, Comm. Club 3; Student Council Sec 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Retrospect Staff; Miss Cherry Blossom ; Pirates of Penzance ; Skidding . ISABELLE FRAZIER—Good humor only teaches charm to last. Waynesfield 1, 2, 3; G. R. 4. KERMIT FRISCHE—The world knows nothing of its greatest man. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 3. MARIANNA GEORGE— As quiet, as cool, as dignified. Chorus 1; Comm. Club 3; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Skidding . ANNETTE HAMILTON—The most delicate part of God's creation, the glory of her Maker. G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4; Lantern 3; Retrospect Staff. KATHERINE HOSTETLER—What truer friend is there? Comm. Club 3, 4. FRED IDLE—Without halting, without rest, lifting better up to best. BILL JARVIS—No sleep till morn when youth and pleasure meet. Lantern 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Vice Pres. Class 2; Pres. Class 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3. ROSEMARY KANTNER—Who savs little has little to answer for . G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Cheer Leader 1, 2; Comm. Club 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff; Miss Cherry Blossom ; Skidding . WILLIAM KANTNER—Worth makes the man. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Comm. Club Treas. 3; Letter Club 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4. RICHARD KENNEDY—He is as sure of his place in life as he is in the basketball strife. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. HARRIET KNATZ—A thinq of beauty is a joy forever. Chorus 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4; G. R. 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 3; Sec-Treas Class 4; Retrospect Staff. HAROLD KOCH—If I can stop one heart from breaking, I will not live in vain. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Minstrel Show 1. WILLIAM KOENIG—God's gift to women. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 1, 2; Booster Club 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. Class 2. SENIOR DIRECTORY NED KRAPF—All the world loves a lover. Booster Club 3, 4; Letter Club 2; Basketball Mgr. 2; Retrospect Staff. JOHN LANNING—Don't take life too seriously—you'll never get out of it alive. Comm. Club 3; Student Council 2; Sec.-Treas. Class 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. HELEN LUSK—Act your part well—there all the honor lies. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pres. 4; Class Pres. 1; Booster Club 3, 4; Retrospect Asst. Ed.; Miss Cherry Blossom ; Pirates of Penzance ; Skidding ; Honor Society. RUTH LUSK—Kind hearts are more than coronets. Chorus 2; Comm. Club 3, 4. NORMAN MARKET—Speak less than thou knowest. Chorus 3. WANDA McCULLOUGH—Variety alone gives joy. G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Lantern 3; Cheer Leader 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Treas 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Retrospect Staff; Skidding”. BEULAH METZGER—Who knows what virture her modesty conceals? Comm. Club 3; Booster Club 4; G. R. 1, 3, 4, Sec. 4. CHESTER METZGER —There are two sides to every question— mine and the wrong one. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Booster Club 3, 4. DALE METZGER—Life is real, life is earnest. Chorus 3. LUCILLE METZGER—And we have depths within the soul no plummet line of words can sound. Comm. Club 3, 4. LANETTA MILLS—A merry heart to make the start and at the goal a cheerful soul. Chorus 1; Comm. Club 3; Booster Club 3, 4. JEAN NICHOLS—Presents make the heart grow fonder. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff; Miss Cherry Blossom . ROBERT PARISH—No lark more blithe than he. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 2; Lantern 3; Booster Club Pres. 4; Miss Cherry Blossom ; Pirates of Penzance , Skidding . PAULINE PRESAR—Her life is gentle. IRENE RANKIN—They also serve who only stand and wait. G. R. 3. RICHARD RHEINHARDT—A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the best of men. SENIOR DIRECTORY BRUCE RILEY—A scientist bent over his glowing crucible. Harrod 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Retrospect Staff. PAUL RUESE--Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. Lantern 3, 4, Ed. 3; Student Council Pres. 4; Class Pres. 4; Booster Club 4; Retrospect Staff; Honor Society. FAY SAWMILLER—A smile is the trademark of a happy soul. Lantern 3. HELEN SCHLATTER—I like not only to be loved but to be told that I am loved. G. R. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 3; Comm. Club 3; Miss Cherry Blossom . MARJORIE SCOTT-God gives us all some small, sweet way to set the world rejoicing. G. R. 1. DAVID SHAFFER—There is nothing half so sweet in life as young love's dream. Booster Club 4. MARJORIE SHAPPELL—None knew thee but to love thee nor named thee but to praise. Booster Club 4. MILDRED SHAPPELL—Blessed with each talent and each art to please. Chorus 1, 2; G. R. 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 3; Booster Club 4; Retrospect Staff. MARY SHOCKEY—-Life's a pleasant institution—let us take it as it comes. G. R. 1, 2; Comm. Club 3; Booster Club 4. JUNE SPRAGUE—Full many a flower is born to blush unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert air. Chorus 1, 2; Comm. Club 3; G. R. 2, 3; Lantern 3 Booster Club 4. MILDRED VARNER—-If I shoot at the sun, I may hit a star. Chorus 1; Comm. Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Lantern 3; Booster Club 3, 4; Retrospect Staff; Skidding ; Honor Society. BOB WEITZ—Our thoughts would pleasantly agree if I knew you and you knew me. THELMA WENTZ—She eateth not of the bread of idleness. Lantern 3. DON WINTERMAN—Make merry today for tomorrow may never come. Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 3; Football 1; Booster Club 3, 4; Retrospect Bus. Mgr. PAUL WISENER—What care I how the world goes? Football 3; Chorus 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Pirates of Penzance ; Retrospect Staff. To The Class of 1937 We Extend Congratulations and Best Wishes for Continued Success in the Years to Come AND SAVINGS COMPANY We Pay 5% Interest on Deposit SAVINGS BLDG. WAPAKONETA, O. COMPLIMENTS OF THE Fisher Dairy Cheese Co. Manufacturers OF CREAMERY BUTTER — ICE CREAM AMERICAN CREAM CHEESE • • MAIN 1380 202 Harrison St. Wapakoneta, Ohio Holly Kantner: Am I a descendant of a monkey. Mother? Mrs. Kantner: I don’t know dear, I’ve never met any of your father’s relatives. WE CORDIALLY CLASS OF 1937 INVITE YOU TO TRY • LYMAN’S RESTAURANT May Your Commencement Day be not the End, but the Beginning of Years and Years of Success and Happiness. “The Home of Good Food'’ • The Franklin Thrift 11 West Auglaize St. Stores Co. Wapakoneta, Ohio 120 W. Auglaize St. CLUB CLASS OF 1937 RESTAURANT Congratulations! • • Meals, Lunch and Beer • J. C. PENNEY • COMPANY — OPEN — A Nation-Wide Day and Night Institution • 114-116 West Auglaize St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO WAPAKONETA, OHIO Mildred Shappell: Mother told me this book was not fit to read. Librarian: Why your mother must be mistaken. Mildred: Oh, no, she isn’t. I’ve read it all through. Gifts That Last[ EMIL MOSER For every occasion and to suit every purse From the inexpensive piece of Silverware to the most EXPENSIVE DIAMONDS MOSER’S Jewelry STORE COMPLIMENTS OF ANKERMAN’S GARAGE KAH CO. Meat Market • ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE WELDING HOME KILLED MEATS • All Kinds of REPAIR WORK One Mrs: How did you like the sample of my jam I sent you? Her Friend: Was that jam? Oh, my dear, I’m so sorry. My husband is using it for sticking stamps in his album. COMPLIMENTS OF MUSSER AGENCY Dixie RESTAURANT • • • GENERAL INSURANCE • • Wapakoneta, Ohio Wapakoneta, Ohio LAUDAHN ANTHONY CLOTHING — FURNISHINGS Wapakoneta, Ohio Miss Laudahn: David, what is the meaning of “matrimony. David Disney: Father says it isn’t a word, it’s a sentence. But you can use your uwn judgment. ED DEALERS FOR Norge Appliances TRAU • Crane Plumbing • Ware The Handy West End • Modern Heating Grocery Plants • STAPLES AND FANCY CxROCERIES—ALSO ALL KINDS • Stokol-Stokers OF SOFT DRINKS AND • ICE CREAM HUGO • Phone Main 1515 TELLJOHN WAPAKONETA, OHIO Congratulations TO 1880 • 1937 Half A Century Class of 1937 • We hae been actively engaged in the music business—we represent and sell only the products of the largest and reputable manufacturers THE • ZOFKIE WOEHLER BALDWIN GRAND PIANOS GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS R. C. A. VICTOR RADIOS A. B. C. and EASY WASHERS CO. HOHNER PIANO ACCORDIANS • • Popular Clothing AT ALSO SHEET MUSIC Popular Prices WAPAKONETA, OHIO D. S. Cartmell MUSIC SHOPPE Mr. Simpson: Mr. Jones, what do you think the average high school student does with his week-end? Mr. Jones: In my experience he merely hangs his hat on it. COMPLIMENTS Richard E. Sibert OF Quality Shoe Rebuilding Harness Repairing NED’S and Oiling • EXPERIENCED AND RESPONSIBLE • PLACE • • • SHOES Dyed and Color • NED DAVIS 203 East Auglaize St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO TYPEWRITERS L. C. SMITH CORONA PORTABLES New and Rebuilt • The Frederick Pap er and Twine Co. 216 N. MAIN ST. LIMA, OHIO PHONE MAIN 1100- 8500 Doctor: You say you were injured by a powder explosion; how did this happen? Mr. Stultz: My wife found a strange brand on my coat sleeve. Purdy’sGarage 508 E. Auglaize Street WAPAKONETA, OHIO • STUDEBAKER WILLYS AND INTERNATIONAL Sales and Service • Schult House Trailers AND General Automobile Repairing- PHONE MAIN 1858 “Coal of Quality” We Specialize in Good COAL IT’S STOOD THE TEST FOR YEARS IT WILL STAND THE TEST FOR YEARS TO COME • Building- Material Purina Chows • Edwin Abe Coal Company ‘•YOUR WARMEST FRIEND” Phone Main 1815 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 FRAMES FOR ALL YOUR PICTURES GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS ALBUMS FOR YOUR KODAK PRINTS FILMS FOR ANY CAMERA KODAK FINISHING 24 HOUR SERVICE Preacher: Whenever I hear anyone swear, it sends cold chills up and down my back. Bud Faulder: If you would have been over to our house last night when dad slammed the door on his finger, you probably would have frozen to death. For Maytag Washers COMPLIMENTS Hoover Sweepers OF Frigidaire Electric Refrigerators Franklin • AND SEE 1 M Smith Bros. Menges Electric Company • • Wapakoneta, Ohio Wapakoneta, Ohio COMPLIMENTS Blood Tested OF BABY CHICKS THE AND AUGLAIZE Custom Hatching OUTFITTING • • Co. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME Conkey’s Feeds AND Poultry Supplies • WAPAKONETA, OHIO • • Wapak Hatchery Main 1171 H. F. Romshe, Mgr. “Why don’t you like girls?” we asked. “They’re too darn biased,” he replied. “Biased?” we repeated, not quite understanding. “Yes, biased, I said. Bias this, and bias that, until I’m flat broke.’ MorriS 5, 10 to $1.00 STORE $ Complete Assortments of School Supplies • • SPORTING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING GOODS HAYWOODS • HOME STORE • COMPLIMENTS HOME OF Little Elf Products OF • Vegetables and Meats A Ipha • FREE DELIVERY CAFE Phone Main 2671 • John Lanning: I like kisses with a smack ;o them. Ellen Lindsay: Yes, and that is just what you’ll get if you try to kiss me. R. B. WAHRER COMPLIMENTS Wapakoneta’s OF S hcfy NAGEL Dealer Electric • Company Parts and Service • • WESTINGHOUSE DEALER Wahrer’s • GARAGE WAPAKONETA, OHIO COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF THE WRIGHT • 5c 10c Bon Ton STORE WAPAKONETA, OHIO Bakery I. C. ARNETT, Prop. • • “A Friendly Store” BAMBY BREAD Clothes Salesman: Clothes give a man a lot of confidence, don’t you think? Bob Parish: Yes, I go a lot of places with them that I wouldn’t go without them. ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND THE Peoples National Bank Wapakoneta, Ohio SERVICE AND SAFETY DRY CLEANERS Phone Main 1155 Brown’s Home • Bakery ALTERING PRESSING REPAIRING 115 W. AUGLAIZE ST. • Koneta • INSURE YOUR DAILY ENERGY WITH QUALITY Cleaners BAKED GOODS 1 HE BEST OF INGREDIENTS INSURE A GOOD PRODUCT • • HATS CLEANED and BLOCKED We Use The Best A hick town is a place where you can drive to a filling station and ask for two gallons of gas and the attendant will smile at you instead of sneering. COMPLIMENTS Congratulations OF ANDERSON TO SENIOR CLASS 1937 « LUSK ATTORNEYS Herwig’S • REXALL DEMOCRAT BUILDING STORE WILLIPIE STREET • R. B. ANDERSON DRUGS, SODAS, EMMET D. LUSK PRESCRIPTIONS BUDDE’S HARTMAN’S Food Market • FREE DELIVERY JEWELERS TGROCERS'J PLtOGtO TO FISH AND OYSTERS OPTOMERISTS • SILVERSMITHS IN SEASON • SINCE 1876 Phone Main 2611 Wapakoneta, Ohio • WAPAKONETA, OHIO Sambo: Rastus, why do you all scratch your head like dat? Rastus: Well, Sambo, I’se de only guy that knows where it itches. RALPH A. SIFERD WALTER C. BROOKHART Modern : • : Complete Funeral Home Siferd and Broofyhart SERVICE AT A COST TO SUIT YOUR DEMAND MAIN 1784 The McCLINTOCK CALL US BURDEN GROCERY TRUCK and STORAGE OROCER Local and Long Distance Hauling 212 East Auglaize Street When Better Meats are Sold; Moving of Heavy We Sell Them Tonnage A Phone Main 1757 • Phone Main 1444 Wapakoneta, Ohio Wife: Mrs. Smith has a new hat, darling. Husband: Well dear, if Mrs. Smith was half as attractive as you, she would not have to depend on clothes. We Take This Method of Expressing Our Appreciation for the Patronage and Cooperation of the Students and Class of 1937 WISHING THEM EVERY SUCCESS Connie's Studio Portraits with Personality LEO HEINL, MAIN 1762 F. M. SWONGUER, MAIN 1805 M. O. HEINL, MAIN 1739 Heinl Swonguer Home Furnishers and Undertakers WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 1859 Ambulance Service Day or Night Paul Ruese: How can you tell a married man from a single man when he walks in the door? John Lanning: Oh, it’s quite simple. The married men all wipe their feet on the mat. The single men do not. Best Wishes From Congratulations TO DAN SENIOR CLASS 1937 McKEEVER • NEUHAUSER • HATCHERY • Wapak, Lima Attorn ey-at-Law and Waynesfield Wapakoneta, Ohio L. E. SCHLATTER MANAGER You may be satisfied with the r' OZY Corner repair work which you are now receiving. But why not give us a try to show you the difference in— Cigar Store QUALITY DURABILITY and APPEARANCE • • • HEMMERT’S • SHOE REBUILDING Johnson - Tumbleson • Koneta Hotel Bldg. Perry St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO Rosy: Have you any good pork? Meat Cutter: Good pork! Say, I’ve got some pork that will make better chicken salad than any lamb you can buy. BROWN Congratulations THEATRE WAPAKONETA TO CLASS OF 1937 • CHESBROUGH Things we feel we have the right to brag about GOOD PICTURES Fruit Market And the most perfect Sound of any Theatre in Ohio • • Fancy Fruits and Compare it with any Theatre you were ever in! Vegetables WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH THIS BANK The First National Banli THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION CHAS. F. HERBST, Chairman of The Board J. F. MOSER, President W. I. BAUER, Vice President EDWIN J. 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