Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1941 volume:

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We the class of '41 at once recognized the part these men have played in making our book a yearly success. Not only have these men supported the Retrospect wholeheartedly, but whenever support was needed for our basketball, football, and baseball teams, the business men have always backed them favorably. We hope that the future classes of Blume High will be able to rely upon and appreciate their cooperation such as has been given to the activities of Blume High School this year and in the past years. The senior class of 1941 wishes to express its gratitude to one who has so unselfishly given his time and effort in preparing us to meet the world with intelligence. For Mr. Humbert, who has been our principal for the past two years, has done much to help us find our place in future life. He is interested in everyone, kind, cheerful, and understands the problems by which American youth is faced. Mr. Simpson, as our superintendent, has done much for the welfare of Blume High School. He has willingly cooperated with the faculty and student body, achieving many worthwhile objectives. His is a big task which not many people could handle as well as he has since becoming our superintendent. The class of 1941 wishes to thank him for the kindness and generosity he has shown at all times throughout our school career. Mr. Humbert Our School -- A Progressive Schoo Blume High is trying to develop the students in the class room and by many other mediums. This work is in charge of the faculty. The teachers are interested in their pupils and help them decide what studies will do them the most good. In order that everyone will receive attention, class counselors are appointed from the Guidance Committee to talk to each student several times during the school year. The curricula consists of six different courses. Each is designed to provide the necessary training in the field chosen by the student. The academic and scientific courses are for those who plan to attend college. The other courses are the home economics, industrial arts, commercial, and agricultural. Outside activities promote the students' interests in a wide-range of pastimes. Athletes test their capacities in football, basketball, and baseball while those with journalistics inclinations may participate in publishing the Lantern and Retrospect. The band, orchestra, choir, and glee club are for music lovers. Future clerical workers received extra experience by being a member of the secretarial staff. Both the Hi-Y and Girl Reserve stress good character. The student council and stamp club are also outside activities. Each student is urged to be a member of some organization. Guidance groups were organized this year for the purpose of letting each student give his opinions about problems and questions concerning him. There were discussions on such subjects as personality, boy and girl relationships, and school regulations. It is the student’s responsibility to take advantage of the efforts the school and faculty are making for their improvement. A C U L T V Board of Education Standing: Mr. Clint Shaw. Mr. Charles Miles. Mr. Walter Bowsher Seated: Mr. Edwin Stroh, Mr. Emmett Lusk. Mrs. Otto Boesel The members of the senior class of 1941 wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to every member of the Board of Education for the many services they have rendered to us during our school life. Even though they receive no compensation for their work, they unselfishly give of their time and energy for the improvement of our lives. Members of the Board are Clint Shaw-president, Edwin Stroh-clerk, and Mrs. Otto Boesel, Charles Miles, Walter Bowsher, and Emmett Lusk. Since many of the students seldom come into actual contact with this group, they fail to realize the significance of their positions. They have helped to make possible the high standard of education in this community. It is their duty to keep the entire system working together fluently? The Board has procured able teachers to guide us in our thinking and learning. Provisions are made for the maintenance of equipment, buildings, and lawn. Harmon Field and the library are also under their supervision. At the library we secure magazines, reference books, and enjoyable reading. If it were not for Harmon Field, we would have to find another place for our football games. We would also miss the varied recreation it provides throughout the summer months. For all these sources of inspiration we are truly thankful. Strictly O. K First Row: Miss Williams. Mrs. Johnson. Miss Blankcnhaker. Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Nash. Second Row: Mr. Oppy. Mr. Beckwith. Miss Metzger. Mi. Koch, Mr. Schofer, Mr. Nash. Third Row: Mr. DuPere. Mr. Wood. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Chapman. Mr. Beckwith: Industrial Arts, Metal Work. Auto Mechanics. Miss Blankenbaker: Retrospect Adviser, Communications XI. Latin I and II, Adviser in Arts and Crafts Group, English Coordinator. Mr. Chapman: Advanced Drawing, Advanced Woodwork, Printing, Industrial Arts Program. Miss Distelrath: Girl’s Physical Education, Social Studies. Mr. DuPere: Band. Mr. Humbert: Junior Social Studies, School Council. Mrs. Johnson: Lantern Adviser, Communications I, Guidance. Mr. Jones: Citizenship, Guidance, Plane Geometry, Stamp Club Adviser, Algebra. Mr. Koch: Communications XI and XII, Assistant Coach. Miss Metzger: Home Economics. Mrs. Miller: Guidance, American History, School Council Adviser. Mrs. Nash: Girl Reserve Adviser, Junior, Social Studies, Shorthand I and II, Typing I, Business Principles, Consumer’s Education. Mr. Nash: Junior Hi-Y Adviser. General Science, Chemistry, Guidance. Mr. Oppy: Physical Education—Grades, Communications X and XII. Mr. Roberts: Senior Hi-Y Adviser, Guidance, Bi- ology, General Science. Mr. Schofer: Athletic Coach, Boy’s Physical Edu- cation, Social Studies. Mr. Stultz: Physics, Junior Business Training, Shop Mathematics. Mr. Taylor: Faculty Manager of Athletics. Boos- ter’s Club Adviser, Bookkeeping I and II. Typing I and II. Miss Williams: Orchestra, Choir, Glee Club, Ele- mentary Music. The Last Step Senior Officers Virginia Schwer Lois Mae Wisener Mary Burton Richard Youngs Dorothy Ballweg Vernon Combs Florence Ruck Dallas Howell Glenna Walls Robert McDonald Betty Mae Harvey James Whalen Joanne Schuler Doris Kantner Donna Stinebaugh Doris Brackney Ernestine Rogers Elizabeth Springer Gene Schnell Mary Ellen Wellington Carl Miller Lucille Howard Paul Burden Dorothy Seitz lack Berg Betty Tester Ronald Campbell Reba Mae Weber Wilbur Mahan Freda Fisher Dale Metzger Betty Purdy Grover Wallace Marie Wreede Harold Brautigam Betty Parlette Lura Mae Wemer Frederick Wintzer Wanda Neff Frederick Waltz, Jr. Bettie June Fisher Dale Jackson Mary Anne Moothart Robert Spurlock Peggy Jones Roy Bowersock Jean Malston Herman Wilges, Jr. Eleanor Burden Charles Miller, Jr. Lois Jean Ruck Dean Burden Lessie Duer Mark Wisener John Henry Fritz Lois Henderson Mark Winget Virginia Johnson Frank Koenig Ruth Rostorfer Donald Webb Maxine DeCoursey Charles Slusser Betty Martin Kenneth Kemper Hulda Helmlinger Dick Disney Ethel Stevenson Virgil Shaw, Jr. Rebecca Gray Harold Rostorfer Mary Wehner Ruth Shaw Carlyle Davis Betty Schuler James Seitz Mary Bechdolt Ferd Burden Regina Ritter Donald Bahr Evelyn Tester James McClintock, Jr. Betty Miller Craig Wentz Augusta Johns Frederick Ramge Eileen Spurlock Cecil Rider Jean Marie Blank Robert Campbell Senior Class History Seniors? Can it be possible that we have traveled through four years of school in so short a time? In September, 1937, over one hundred bewildered greenies passed through the doors of Blume High School to begin a broader field of learning. Today we have completed our work in high school and are ready to begin some other job. In the years to come there will be a new group of citizens both in this community and perhaps in many others, for even now we are not sure what the future will bring. If we continue at the rate we are now traveling, we will have done our part. We started our freshman year with a bang. No one could reprimand us or say we were not willing to do our share. The band, orchestra, and glee clubs were enlarged by our membership. Throughout the four years, others have joined these musical organizations, while original members have remained faithful from the first. To maintain our rights, the class elected John Henry Fritz and Peggy Jones as representatives to the Student Council. As you can see, they filled their positions well. Elizabeth Springer and Lura Mae Werner were chosen as the freshman Lantern Reporters. In the fall of the following year we entered school even more determined to prove our worth. This year the girls formed the Sophomore Girl Reserves which was a new adventure. With Miss Distelrath as advisor, the undertaking proved successful. The officers included Lura Mae Werner, Ernestine Rogers, Mary Wehner, and Lois Wisener. Our Student Council representatives were Fritz Ramge, and Lura Mae Werner. As juniors it became our duty to publish the weekly Lantern. Fourteen students tested their journalistic abilities. They were Editor—Lura Mae Werner, Assistant-editor—Jean Marie Blank and reporters, Doris Brackney, Harold Brautigam, Hulda Helmlinger, Peggy Jones, Regina Ritter, Ernestine Rogers, Virginia Schwer, Elizabeth Springer, Reba Weber, Craig Wentz, Fred Wintzer, and Lois Wisener. The advisor, Mrs. Johnson, helped us to complete the year with one of the best Lanterns ever published. A large number of boys and girls presented One Mad Night , a three act mystery play. We also sponsored the junior-senior prom. Student Council members, Bits Kemper, Fritz Ramge, Peggy Jones, and Lura Mae Werner helped to improve our school surroundings. In our senior year we become the example for under-classman. Our greatest problem was to publish the Rerospect. Miss Blankenbaker, faculty advisor, gave much of her time and efforts to make this Retrospect a storehouse of school memories that we will cherish more as the years go by. Lura Mae Werner was elected editor-in-chief and Mark Winget assistant editor. Charles Miller was president of the Student Council and the other members were Peggy Jones, Bits Kemper, and Lura Mae Werner. Class officers for the year were Jim Whalen, president, and Hulda Helmlinger, secretary-treasurer. They both helped to carry out our many plans and activities. During our entire high school career we have had some excellent athletes. Some of the most outstanding ones included Jack Berg, Bob Campbell, Frank Koenig, Charles Miller, Cecil Rider, Bob Spurlock, and Jim Whalen. Of this group, there are some boys who were members of the football, basketball and baseball teams. We are proud of these players who have tried to make Blume High rank among competing teams. With the cooperation of the Booster's Club and team we have been able to promote good sportsmanship in almost all the games. Again in our senior year Mrs. Nash directed the class play. Honor Bright was enjoyed by all who attended it. We are glad for having had so able a director. These activities are just the highlights of our school life. Many students have made contributions in their own quiet ways which are too numerous to mention. They have carried out the programs of the Hi-Y, Girl Reserves, Stamp Club, and Guidance Groups. As we leave Blume High, many of us will take our place in the working world. Others will continue their desire for greater knowledge in college. But wherever we are, you may depend upon us to do our best. They Came, They Saw, They (Conquer?) Jack Brookhart. Grace Applefeller. Joe Berg, Louis Becker John Headapohl. Doris Harvey. Bill Green John Weber. Maxine Shipley. Ned Smith Irene Kohler. Bill Lietz. Harold Schmaltz . � Juniors Until September ’41 To the class of '42 we apply one of Caesar’s most famous quotations. Indeed, the members of the class of '42 have come, have seen, and are hoping to conquer. Is it necessary for us to look back upon the first days when this group first made its appearance around ''good ole Blume High? I think not as it is vividly remembered by all. The freshman year was a year of testing for that ambitious class. They accomplished this testing by taking part immediately in all of the various activities offered to freshmen within the school, such as athletics, student council, and music groups. The next year, their sophomore year, was another one of success. The members of the sophomore class ventured forth into the waiting activities of Blume High. Brilliant athletics were discovered in Bill Leitz, Don Kohler, John Headapohl, and others. This year only homeroom presidents were elected, not a definite class president. Some of the outstanding members of this class served as officers of their re-pective rooms. This was the year during which they began really to see things and to begin to draw conclusions and evaluate the worth of the school to them in knowledge and personality. The junior year is the one freshest in your minds. Although they made their first attempts to conquer during the first year of their high school career, this is the year they are looking forward to conquering more, and more and more. This they will have accomplished at the end of their senior year. The conquering power was most noted during the days of this junior term. This third year of your struggle for supremacy, you probably remember best. It was filled with numerous jobs held by capable junior people. The Student Council members were Don Kohler, Bill Leitz, Georgene Shuster, and Ruth Cory. Your president and vice-president have been John Headapohl and Doris Shuler, respectively, with Doris Harvey serving as secretary. The obligation of the junior class, the Lantern, was efficiently piloted by its editors, John Headaphol and his assistant, Joyce Frische. The music department was not slighted in the least as many members participated First Row: C. Abe. J. Abbot. D. Anderson, J. Ankerman. G. Applefeller, L. Becker, A. Benny. J. Berg. Second Row: M. Boltz. B. Boyer. D. Bodkin, B. Burden. M. Burden. B. Brandt. J. Brookhart. D. Bush. Third Row: C. Carter. F. Combs. M. Cornell, R. Cory. I. Craft. R. Daum. N. Delong. J. Doseck. Fourth Row: R. Drexler, C. Elliot, H. Dup-ler. R. Erb, R. Fisher. E. Frey, J. Frische. D. Fry. Fifth Row: D. Gierhart. B. Green, J. Hall, C. Harshbarger. D. Harvey. J. Headapohl. R. Hibner, H. Hines. M. Holmes. Sixth Row: D. Huffer. C. Hughes. C. Jack-son. J. Jarvis. E. Keller. R. Killian. D. Keysor, M. Keysor, M. Knerr. First Row: H. Knatz. G. Knoch, D. Kohler. I. Kohler. H. Lehning. M. Leiberick, W. Lietz. L. Lunz. Second Row: R. Mann. M. Martin. L. Mault, J. McDonald. D. Metzger. A. Miller, B. Minnich. J. Naylor. Third Row: G. Packer. A. Pardue, J. Perrin. II. Presar. C Rhoades. J. Rinehart. T. Rockwell. N. Rothaar. Fourth Row:J. Schemmel. H. Schmaltz, J. Scott. R. Sclover. M. Sholler. D. Shuler. G. Shuster. G. Slattery. Fifth Row: B. Smith. N. Smith. J. Spees. B. Stoltzenburg. R. Streight, J. Streight. B. Strohm. C. Stroh. C. Weber. Sixth Row: J. Weber. E. Werling, I. Wer-ling, V. Wildermuth. D. Wolfe. C. Woolf. A. Wright. E. Zwiebel. R. Zwiebel. in the band, glee-club, choir, and orchestra. The junior boys ventured into the realm of athletics to a much greater extent this year, having members on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Organizations, such as the Stamp Club, Hi-Y, and Girl-Reserves have been invaded by many junior boys and girls. Some day we will take over and run our own business, vocations, and civic duties with the same ability and enthusiasm that we have shown in taking the responsibility entrusted to us in handling the various offices of clubs and other organizations throughout the school. We juniors are proud of our energetic class, and are going to keep forging ahead so that next year, our senior and last year here at Blume High, we can truly say that we have Come, have Seen, and Have Conquered. mm- mm Y- ■ M ggjgS ■ E32K5S3335C5 Wending Their Way Robert Parlette. Ruth Foust. Betty Meeker. John Oschner. L� owell Wright. Dick Walker. Margaret Hall. Max Schlatter. Bill Ferguson. Virginia Appelfeller. Shirley Abbott, Billie Dobie. William Miller. Mary Moyer, Martha Wise-rer. Rowing Not Drifting In the fall of 1939, more than one hundred timid little youngsters, with wide open eyes and gaping mouths, found their way to the doors of Blume High. We sneaked cautiously around until we could find our room. Wherever we went we seemed to be the center of attraction, which was only natural because we were freshies. However, many changes have taken place since then. By working hard and making the best of our misfortunes, we became Sophomores. I was sitting in class the other day thinking how proud I should be to be a member of the Class of 43. My teacher became provoked because of my inattention and asked what 1 was doing. 1 then explained to her what a wonderful class we have. First of all there are Koneta Jacobs, Bob Parlette, William Miller, and John Schumann who are our representatives in the School Council. Then there are the four Homeroom Presidents; Bill Ferguson, Bob Parlette, Margaret Hall, and William Miller, who are all able leaders. I also reminded her that we musn't forget our two Lantern Reporters, Donna Lee Parlette and June Elaine Presar, who have shown great creative ability. We musn't forget our athletes who already have shown their ability in athletics. Even this year some boys were regulars on the various teams. We have members of our class participating in football, basketball, and baseball, the major sports of Blume. Although the girls can not take part in the games, they do their share. Mary Moyer and Jane Dill, two of the school's best cheerleaders, do their part in cheering on the teams. They are followed by a great host, the Boosters Club. Many from the class of '43 belong to this cheering group. Our class also has shown wonderful music ability. We have members in the band and orchestra, which are the instrumental organizations of our school. Our class is well represented in the Boys' Glee Club, the Girls' Glee Club, and the choir, which is a mixed chorus. The Stamp Club, a rather new club in the school, has Sophomores on its membership list too. First Row: S. Abbot. V. Appelfeller. V. Baber. D. Beard, G. Benzing, I. Berg. A. Bishop, D. Boltz. B. Brandt Second Row: G. Frown, D. Brautigam. E. Buchanon. B. Burden, D. Burden. P. Butcher. B. Butcher. H. Carter. B. Chrismer. Third Row: G. Christian. P. Cunningham, B. Dobie, D. Dobie. J. Doorley, V. Edwards. J. Elder. F. Erb. B. Ferguson. Fourth Row: R. Findlay. R. Fridegar, R. Foust. H. Gierhart. M. Hall. M. Herd. M. Hines. B. Howell. R. Jack- son. Fifth Row: K. Jacobs, R. Katterhenry, M. Kauper, R. Keiber, W. King, D. Knoch. J. Knoch, B. Kruse, W. r.auer. Sixth Row: B. Longsworth. W. Lunz, N. Loomis. C. Metz, J. Miller, L. Miller. M. Miller. S. Miller. W. Miller. For.st Row: M. Moyer. B. Meeker. L. Metzger. L. Myers. J. Oschner. D. Par-lette. B. Parlette. J. Presar. M. Rader. Second Row: F. Ritter. H. Ritter. B. Rockwell. R. Ruck. E. Ruck. L. Schier-holt. M. Schlatter. E. Schneider. M. Schnell. Third Row: J. Schumann, A. Schwer, C. Seitz. E. Seitz. B. Shappell. M. Sheipline. E. Sherer. L. Shipley. E. S navel y. Fourth Row: P. Snavely. B. Smeltzly. B. Smith. T. Stevenson. C. Taylor. M. Tester. G. Tester. D. Thuman. Fiftn Row: R. Truesdale. B. Urich. D. Walker. G. Waltz. D. Weitz. F. Weissling. M. Wellington. B. Wellington. H. Werling. Sixth Row: P. Williams. M. Wisener. E. Wildermuth. L. Wright. P. Zwiebel, C. Zwiebel. By this time my teacher was truly convinced that we certainly do have a remarkably good class. She said that that was the first time she had realized what an outstanding class we were. By this time the end of the period had come and I started to my next class. On the way I happened to think that I forgot even to mention the Girl Reserves to her. I also forgot to tell her about the Jr. Hi-Y with Bill Ferguson, and Don Weitz as its officers. However, we do not spend all of our time in outside activities. We study hard and we rank well in scholastic ability. If, in the next two years we work hard and do our best, I am sure we shall always be thought of as a great class; so, keep your eyes on the class of '43. Wtmp-i i mmm jmi Sssssf %%%? ■ The Underpups E E Glenna Orphal, Nancy Abe. Shirley Davis Jonathan Emerick, Marjorie Jackson. Delbert Fisher Earl Kantner. Harry Minnich. Stanley Maxson Donald Zimmerman. Shirley Shaw, Arthur Swink Just Beginning Blume's younger generation of '40-'41 is composed of 109 boys and girls. They are divided into four homerooms, occupying rooms twenty-three, twenty-four, thirty-two, and thirty-four. Three officers, chosen by the majority vote of the homeroom citizens, govern each room. Homeroom twenty-three has as president, Stanley Maxson, secretary, Earl Kantner, and service director, Harry Minnich. Twenty-four's officers are Jonathan Emrick, president; Marjory Jackson, secretary; and Delbert Fisher, service director. In homeroom thirty-two, Shirley Davis is president, Nancy Abe is vice-president, and Glenna Orphal is service director. Arthur Swink is president of homeroom thirty-four, Shirley Shaw is secretary and treasurer, and Don Zimmerman is service director. Many freshman boys turn to Mr. Roberts and Mr. Nash with confidence, since they are freshmen boys' advisers. Mrs. Johnson is the freshmen girls' adviser. The freshmen perform many activities around Blume High School. The first dance of the year is the Freshman-Sophomore Dance and it is usually one of the biggest. This year the freshmen sponsored a cleanup campaign at Blume Hi. Early this spring they were out in front of school raking the lawn and picking up papers which were strewn about. Since freshman girls are not permitted to join the Girl Reserve organization, they organized a club of their own. The Red Rectangle Club has been chosen as its title. The four corners of the rectangle stand for friendship, reverence, service, and self-control. Betty Knauss is its president, Rosanna Miller, its secretary, and Ruth Ann Harshbarger, its treasurer. They have not, as yet, planned their program for the remainder of the year but it promises to be a successful and continuous organization. Four freshmen are chosen to serve on the School Council for the second semester. They are Phama Wilkins, Robert Colvin, Rose Marie Smith, and Betty Knauss. First Row: N. Abe, C. Ague. M. Alstaetter, E. Ankerman. M. Bahler, G. Ball-weg. M. Benny. V. Bowersock, A. Bowsher. Second Row: C. Brautigam. C. Brookhart. V. Buddemeyer. M. Burden. F. Burden. C. Chiles. J. Burden. L. Burden. J. Clum. Third Row: B. Colvin. G. Davis. S. Davis. J. Dill. B. Disney. C. Doseck. E. Doseck, E. Doseck, D. Durum. Fourth Row: E. Dumm. J. Emrick, A. Erb. D. Fisher. H. Schultz. N. Garrett. E. Zwiebel, R. Harshbarger. G. Hibner. Fifth Row: M. Howell. L. Huebner, M. Jackson. M. Kailus, D. Kantner, E. Kantner. B. Katter, M. Keller, C. Klopfenstein. Sixth Row: L. Knatz. C. Kentner. B. Knauss. C. Knierim. B. J. Kohler. J. Kohler, A. Lusk, B. Lusk, P. Markley. First Row: I. Markley. J. Martin. S. Max-son. R. Mertz. M. McCormick, R. Meeker. W. Metz. L. Miller. R. Miller. Second Row: H. Minnich. C. Newland. G. Orphal. C. Rostorfer. N. Ruck. C. Sawmtller. E. Schmaltz, W. Schroer, L. Seitz. Third Row: B. Seitz. C. Shaw. J. Shaw, S. Shaw. A. Shockey. J. Shuster. J. Sidey. J. Smith. R. Smith. Fourth Row: A. Swink. D. Spurlock. R. Stevenson. A. Streight. R. Tangeman T. Taylor. B. Thatcher. T. Trego, J. Veit. Fifth Row: M. Walls. R. Webb. J. Werner. E. Wildermuth, P. Wilkens, R. Wonser. D. Zimmerman. J. Hole. J. Wagner. Sixth Row: E. Killian. F. Zweibel. Freshmen are also permitted to serve on the Lantern staff during the second semester. Usually two are chosen from the class, after the try-outs are turned in. This year there were four who seemed to have equal ability. Two served the first half of the second semester and two the second semester. Mara Martha Walls, Jo Ann Shuster, Clarajean Brookhart, and Marilyn McCormick were the four who were chosen. Besides these activities, the freshmen also have a considerable amount of studying to do. Their required subjects are English, general science, and citizenship. Elective subjects are home economics for girls, shop for boys, and Latin. Physical education is required for both boys and girls. Extra cirricular activities in which they may participate are glee clubs, band, stamp club, Lantern, and sports. Adios to the freshman of '41. Next year they'll be the sophomores of '42. Senior DONALD BAHR—Let us play, while we may. And get our lessons some other day. Booster’s Club 4 DOROTHY BALLWEG—Is she so quiet and demure? Maybe—but do not be too sure. Glee Club 4; Choir 4 MARY BECHDOLT—Why. oh, why does anyone worry? My. I never even hurry. Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4.; Booster’s Club 1, 2. 3. 4 JACK BERG—Happy-go-lucky, fair and free. Nothing there is that bothers me. Football 3. 4: Booster’s Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Retrospect 4: Pres. F. F. A. 4 JEAN MARIE BLANK—She tries hard and we know she will succeed. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl’s Glee Club 1: Choir 2. 3. 4; Booster’s Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Lantern 3. 4. (Ass. Ed.) 3: Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4 ROY BOWERSOCK—He does his duty, day by day. In his own quiet place and w'ay. Baseball 2. 3: Stagecrew 3 MARILYN BOWSHER—A smile is the trade-mark of a happy soul. Girl Reserves 3. 4: Glee Club 4; Choir 3. 4; Booster’s Club 1, 2. 3. 4 DORIS BRACKNEY—Anything she does, she does well, and she does most everything. Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Choir 3. 4; Band 2. 3, 4: Girl Reserves 2 3. 4: Lantern 3 HAROLD BRAUTIGAM—The first farmer was the first man and all historic nobility rests on possession and use of land. Booster’s Club 1 2, 3. 4: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Lantern 3; Baseball 3. 4; Basketball 1: Class Sec’y 2 DEAN BURDEN—My interest in life? I think I’ll be a “Fisher” man! ELEANOR BURDEN—We’re glad to have her with us. Entered from Cridersville 4 FERD BURDEN—Far and aw ay the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. “Honor Bright” 4 PAUL BURDEN—If one cannot be a hero, he can be a man. MARY BURTON—Her name is common, but her virtues rare. Booster’s Club 3. 4; Girl Reserves 4 ROBERT CAMPBELL—Everyone has his faults; good nature is his. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Booster’s Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2: Choir 2; Hi-Y 3. 4 RONALD CAMPBELL—A great deal of the joy of life consists in doing at least to the best of one’s ability, everything which he attempts to do. Boosters’ Club 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Choir 2. 3: Hi-Y 4: Honor Bright” 4 VERNON COMBS—I, too. am an artist. CARLYLE DAVIS—Just a good, quiet fellow. MAXINE DECOURSEY—We always find Maxine jolly, peppy, and ready for a gbod time. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4 DICK DISNEY—Let care and study go hang. LESSIE DUER—A maiden never bold of spirit still, and quiet. BETTIE FISHER—Just good-natured—that’s me. Service Director 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Sec’y 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4: Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Sec’y 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; One Mad Night 3: Honor Bright” 4 FREDA FISHER—For nature made her what she is, but never made such another. Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3. 1: Choir 2. 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; One Mad Night” 3 JOHN FRITZ—Unexcelled in loyalty and good nature. Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Pres. 4; Boosters’ Club 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. 4 REBECCA GRAY—I know what’s right, not only so. But also practice what I know. Glee Club 1: Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; NYA Sec’y Staff 4 Directory BETTY HARVEY -Short, sweet, and saucy. Boosters’ Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Retrospect 4: “Honor Bright 4: Sec’y Staff 3, 4 H. R. Service Director 1 HUL DA HELM DINGER—Diligently laboring over her books, many good grades this way she hooks. Lantern 3: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Office Practice 3: N. Y. A. 4 LOIS HENDERSON—She is quiet cheerful and all the rest. That makes her friendship of the best. LUCILLE HOWARD—She liked whatever she looked on. and her looks went everywhere. DALLAS HOWELL—Who is always too busy to work. DALE JACKSON—A grand fellow, ’nuff said! AUGUSTA JOHNS—For you we hope life will bestow its richest blessings. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4: Girls’ Glee Club 1; Choir 3. 4 VIRGINIA JOHNSON—She has faithfully carried out the work assigned to her Girl Reserves 4; Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Retrospect 4; Sec’y Staff 4 MARGARET JONES—Intelligent, industrious, and an ideal friend. • Peg ’ fs liked by everyone. Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1: Choir 2. 4; Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec'y 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Pres. 4. Dev. Leader 3: School Council 1, 3. 4; Lantern 3: Retrospect 4; Class Sec’y 3; Home Room Pres. 2 DORIS KANTNER—Sing, sing, for the world for your voice is the voice of an angel. Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4: Boosters’ Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Choir 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Book-holder 3 KENNETH KEMPER—My days are spent in arguments; my nights in planning them. H. R. Service Director 1; H. R. Sec’y 2; School Council (Vice Pres. 4) 3. 4: Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; One Mad Night” 3; Honor Bright” 4 FRANK KOENIG—There are two sides to every question, mine and the wrong one. Football 2. 3. 4; One Mad Night 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Stanm Club 3; Camera Club 2; Boosters’ Club 1, 2. 3. 4 WILBUR MAHAN—Men of few words are the best men. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3: Baseball 2; Football 4 JEAN MALSTON—The joy of this world, when w'e’ve summed it all up. is found in the making of friends. Boosters' Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Retrospect 4: 4-H Club 4 BETTY M RTIN—A genial disposition wins its owner many friends. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Choir 4: 4-H Club 4 JAMES McCLINTOCK—I want to go along the road that leads to bigger things. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. 4: Retrospect Business Mgr. 4; Stage Crew 3. 4: Equipment Staff 3. 4 ROBERT McDONALD— Red did his part in everything. Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Y 4: Boosters” Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball 1. 2; Retrospect 4 DALE METGZER—He that does what he can. does what he ought. Boosters' Club 1. 2. 3 BETTY JANE MILLER—We want the world to give her as much happiness as she deserves. Band 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 4: Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 2: Frop. Comm. 3; Boosters’ Club 2, 3. 4 CARL MILLER—Rather quiet—dandy fellow—winning smile. Boosters’ Club 3. 4: Choir 4; Glee Club 4; Band 3. 4: H. R Service Director 1 CHARLES MILLER—None but himself can be his para-lell. Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2: Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sec’y 8th District Hi-Y Council 4: Class President 3: Buckeye Boys’ State Rep. 3; School Council Pres. 4; Camera Club 2: Retrospect 4 WANDA NEFF—Never sigh when you can sing. But laugh like me at everything. Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Boosters' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2. 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4; 4-H 3. 4; Senior BETTY PARLETTE—Her chief interest is sports, but she finds time for other things. Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Boosters Club 3. 4; Retrospect 4; Band 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Ass. 3. 4 BETTY PURDY—Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood. Boosters’ Club 1 .2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3.4; Prop. Comm. 3 FREDERICK RaMGE—Calm. cool, collected, surely he will succeed in the world. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Bus. Mgr. 4: Orchestra 1. 2, 3: Glee Club 2. 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Vice Pres. 4; Pres. 8th district Hi-Y Council 4: Basketball 1: School Council 2. 3: Vice Pres. Class 3: “One Mad Night 3; Retrospect. 4: H. R. Sec’y 1; H. R. Service Director 2: Honor Bright 4 CECIL RIDER—As proper a man as ever trod neat’s leather. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Y 3. 4; Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4 REGINA RITTER—Though quiet, we know she’s there by her industriousness. Lantern 3; Retrospect 4: Sec’y Staff 4 ERNESTINE ROGERS—A town that boasts inhabitants like me. can have no lack of good society. Glee Club 1, 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 2, 8, 4; Band 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4 HAROLD ROSTORFER—’tisn’t size that counts! Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3 RUTH ROSTORFER—If there is a joy in this world, she will find it. Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Boosters’ Club 3 FLORENCE RUCK—Her eyes are too pure and honest to disguise, the sweet soul shining through them. Boosters’ Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Prop. Comm. 3: 4-H Club 3. 4 LOIS JEAN RUCK—She enjoyed herself hugely in her four years at Blume. GENE SCHNELL—A good scout—forever! Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4, Boosters’ Club 1. 2, 3. 4. Pres. 4: Glee Club 2. 3; Stamp Club 3. 4: (Vice Pres. 3. Pres. 4;) One Mad Night” 3: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; H. R. Pres. 2; Honor Bright’’ 4 BETTY SCHULER—Always aim toward great things. Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4 JOANNE SCHULER—A quiet little maid in a quiet little way. Girl Reserves 3. 4 VIRGINIA SCHWER—With ever a smile and a cheery ’hello’ she’ll have friends wherever she goes. Entered from Lima South 1: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Lantern 3: Choir 4; Sec'y Staff 4 DOROTHY SEITZ—Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls' Glee Club 1; Choir 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Boosters’ Club 1 2, 3. 4 JAMES SEITZ— A rare compound of jollity, frolic, and fun. who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. Hi-Y 3. 4: Retrospect 4; Boosters’ Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Stamp Club 3 RUTH SHAW—A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Boosters’ Club 3; Sec’y Staff 4; Choir 4 VIRGIL SHAW—Factory life is my ideal! Although I might just be earning a Miller’s meal. Lima South 1. 2: Hi-Y 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4; Boosters’ Club 3. 4 CHARLES SLUSSER—Nature made some men tall. Football 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2; Boosters’ Club 1, 2. 3. 4 ELIZABETH SPRINGER—Wherever womans rights are trampled on. she shall stand there champion. Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Choir 2. 3; Stamp Club 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Lantern 2. 3; Boosters’ Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4 BOB SPURLOCK—An athlete truly, have we here! Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Boosters Cluo 1. 2. 3. 1: Hi-Y 4 EILEEN SPURLOCK—Virtue is the performance of pleasant actions. Boosters’ Club 1 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1: Orchestra 1; Choir 4: N. Y. A. 4 Directory ETHEL STEVENSON—It is not enough to do good; one must do it in the right way. Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4: Prop. Comm. 4 DONNA STINBBAUGH—Her jovial laughter brings happiness anywhere. Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; G. R. Treas. 4; Choir 4: Band 3. 4 BETTY TESTER—A pretty maid, with a smile for all. Glee Club 2; ' One Mad Night” 3; Choir 4; Girl Guidance 4: Retrospect 4 EVELYN TESTER—What more can one ask than to do one's best. GROVER WALLACE—Just a boy full of fun: he's one of those fellow's from St. Johns. GLENNA WALLS—Learn the sweet magic of a cheerful face: not always smiling, but at least serene. Choir 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Prop. Comm. 3; Honor Bright” 4 FREDERICK WALTZ—I vow that life for me Is one long snap. Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball Mgr. 1. 2. 3; Baseball Mgr. 1. 2: Basketball 1; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3: Choir 2. 3 DONALD WEBB—We cannot always oblige, but we can alw'ays speak obligingly. REBA WEBER—The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Lantern 3: Retrospect 4: Glee Club 3. 4: Choir 3. 4; Prop. Comm. 3 MARY WEHNER—Capable, jolly, and popular is Mary. Girls' Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Boosters' Club 2. 3. 4: Choir 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Vice Pres. 4 CRAIG WENTZ—No question is ever settled until it is settled right. H. R. Pres. 1; S. D. of H. R. 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Choir 2. 4: Baseball 2: Boosters’ Club 2, 3. 4: Football 4: Band 3; One Mad Night” 3; Honor Bright” 4 LURA MAE WERNER—Kind hearts are more than coronets. Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Vice Pres. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Lantern 1. 2. 3. 4: Editor 3. Retrospect Editor 4: School Council 2. 3. 4: Sec'y 3. 4: • One Mad Night 3: H. R. Pres. 1: Boosters’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Pres. 2: Honor Bright’’ 4 JIM WHALEN—Long. lean. lank, and tall. A jolly good fellow, and a friend to all. Transferred from Reitz Memorial High School. Evansville. Indiana. Hi-Y 3. 4: Sec'y 4; Football 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4; Baseball. 3. 4: Basketball capt. 4: Class Pres. 4: Service Director 3: Boosters' Club 3. 4 EUGENE WILDERMUTH— Athlete is my middle name HERMAN WILGES—Variety is the mother of enjoyment. MARK WINGET—He reads much, he is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men. Basketball 1: One Mad Night” 3: Class Pres. 2; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Retrospect Ass’t Editor 4: Stamp Club 3. 4: Pres. 3: Boosters' Club 1. 2. 3, 4: Sec’y H. R. 2: Honor Bright” 4 FREDERICK WINTZER—Self-reverence, self-know’ledge. self-control, these three alone lead life to sovereign power. Hi-Y 3. 4: One Mad Night” 3; Boosters' Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 4; Retrospect 4 LOIS MAE WISENER— Her air. her manners, all who saw admired. Girls' Glee Club 1: Choir 2. 3. 4; Lantern 3: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Boosters' Club 1. 2, 3. 4: One Mad Night” 3 MARK WISENER—Quiet and sincere, he is a true gentleman. Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Boosters' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4 MARIE WREEDE—Not much talk—a great sweet silence. Shawnee 1. 2; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Girls' Guidance Club 4 DICK YOUNGS—He doeth well, who doeth his best. Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Stamp Club 3; Sec'y 4; Honor Bright” 4: Football 2 Secretarial Staff H Q h IN I z h T i 0 (N 5 Left to Right—Upper picture: R. Ritter. D. Harvey. M. Winget. D. Metzger, E. werling. Miss Rickert. M. Wreede. B. Parlette. J. Brookhart.. Lower Pcture: R. Cory. D. Shuler. E. Frey. B. Harvey. V. Schwer. E. Tester. The secretarial staff is composed of junior and senior boys and girls who are selected at the beginning of the school year to assist the school secretary, Miss Rickert. Each person is assigned a teacher to work for. Their duties consist chiefly of typing, checking papers, and filing. A few members have also taken dictation and made dittoes, or stencils and carbon copies. A part of this group is registered in the National Youth Association. They receive an amount of money each month for their work and are required to work two periods a day or their equivalent after school hours. The other staff members receive one half credit towards graduation for one period's service. But groups receive valuable experience in office work. They make practical use of what they have already learned in the class room. The staff this year has worked hard and deserve our praise. Future Farmers of America The vocational agriculture department is new in Blume High School this year, being started Juiy 1, 1940. Forty-seven boys are enrolled, Mr. Wood being their instructor. Classroom work in this department is based almost entirely upon the home project program of boys in the department. The group is organized as the Blume Chapter of the Future Farmers of America, the national organization of boys in vocational agriculture. The officers of the local chapter are: president, lack Berg; vice president, Homer Carter; secretary, Duane Bush; treasurer, Bill Green; sergeant-at-arms, Durward Huffer; reporter, Rolland Findley. Members pass through four degrees. First year students are initiated into the Green Hand Degree, second year as Future Farmers, and third and fourth year members are eligible for the State and American Farmers degrees, provided they attain certain standards in leadership, scholarship, farming ability, and thrift. The work is made as practi :al as possible through home project work, field trips, livestock and crop judging, educational tours, and other activities. Pure bred livestock production is an important phase of their work with the following purchases having been made this year: Two spotted Poland Chinas purchased by Wapakoneta Rotary Club and being raised by Harold Brautigam and Paul Snavley; Duroc Jersey gilts, Robert Campbell, Harold Rostorfer, Joe Berg, Bob Shappel, and Harry Werling; Berkshire gilts, Rolland Findley, Carvel Metz, Carl Kantner, Junior Knoch, and Eugene Fisher; Hampshire gilts, Homer Carter, and Herman Shultz; Ohio Improved Chester Whites, John Doseck and Alphus Bishop; Jersey heifer, Homer Carter; Angus cow and calf, John Henry Fritz; Shorthorn heifer, Carl Schneider; and many other units of good grade livestock. First Row: P. Williams. C. Jackson. D. Huffer. H. Carter. J. Berg. D. Bush. B. Green. R. Findley. J. Hall. V. Wildermuth. Second Row: Mr. Wood. E. Fisher. E. Kantner. M. Alstaetter. R. Bowersock, C. Klopfenstein. R. Fisher. E. Keller. L. Lunz. J. Doseck. D. Gierhart. J. Fritz. P. Snavley. Third Row: W. Schroer. D. Fisher. H. Schultz. C. Metz. H. Rostorfer. B. Dobie. D. Burden. J. Ochsner. J. Knoch. R. Lunz. F'ourth Row: C. Youngs. J. Martin. R. Mertz. P. Zweibel. R. Green. V. Baber. D. Jackson. H. Brautigam. R. Campbell. J. Berg. A. Bishop. C. Stroh. H. Werling. B. Shappell. E. Snavley. Fair and Square The students of Blume High have an opportunity to learn about governmental procedures through the School Council, which is the governing body of our school. This is an organization composed of four representatives from each class, two faculty members and the principal. This group meets once a week to discuss the affairs concerning classes, organizations, care of school and other important matters. They have power to pass laws governing these organizations and classes, to recognize new clubs, buy new equipment and better the school in every way. There is a representative from each of the homerooms of the three lower classes and two boys and two girls from the senior class. These people are elected by their respective homerooms. The freshman wait until the second semester to be elected in order that they may better know who is capable of representing their homeroom in the School Council. The senior representatives are Lura Mae Werner, Charles Miller, Peggy Jones and Kenneth Kemper. The representatives from the various homerooms are Ruth Cory, room 2; Don Kohler, room 4; Bill Leitz, room 5; Georgene Shuster, room 6; Koneta Jacobs, room 7; William Miller, room 8; Bob Parlette, room 13; John Schumann, room 14; Robert Colvin, room 24; Betty Knauss, room 32; Rose Marie Smith, room 34; Phama Lee Wilkins, room 32. The officers of this year's council are Charles Miller, president; Kenneth Kemper, vice-president; Lura Mae Werner, secretary- treasurer. Mr. C. E. Nash and Mrs. Miller are the faculty advisors. This year the council, in its effort to promote safety, aided in bringing about a bicycle legislation, making it compulsory for every bicycle owner to purchase a license and have his bicycle inspected for lights, brakes, horns, etc. Two ping pong tables and equipment were purchased by the Council. They are used by the students who stay at noons and some of the clubs use them at their meetings. A fund is set aside by the Council for the up-keep of this equipment. A clean up campaign was sponsored by the School Council this year to improve the appearance of the school and its surroundings. Some of the things stressed were marking on walls, paper on floors and grounds, and general neatness. On one night a week after school the School Council sponsored a record dance and charged a small admission which was placed in an equipment fund. These dances were held during the last semester and were attended by many grade and high school students. All in all the School Council is a very important organization within the school. Many things are done through the Council to better conditions and make our school a better place in which to be. School Counci First Row: K. Jacobs. P. Jones. P. Wilkens, G. Shuster. R. Cory. B. Knauss R. Smith. Second Row: Mrs. Miller, L. Werner. C. Miller, K. Kemper. Mr. Nash. Third Row: B. Colvin, J. Schumann. B. Parlette, Mr. Humbert. W. Miller, B. IJetz. D. Kohler. Hi-Y Clubs First Row: G. Christian, J. Ochsner. Mr. Nash. W. Ferguson Second Row: C. Seitz. B. Butcher. J. Schumann. M. Miller Third Row: A. Comer. R. Rockwell. M. Schlatter, D. WieU, B. Urich. C. Wellington, W. Miller The Junior Hi-Y for boys is pcrallel to the Red Rectangle Club and the Girl Reserves for girls. There are twenty-two boys in the junior department of the Hi-Y in Blume High. Thirteen of these sophomores and nine are freshmen. This club is governed by two officers. Bill Ferguson, president, and Don Weitz, secretary and treasurer. Unless they are notified otherwise, they meet every Tuesday night at 7:30 in room 32 for an hour’s consultation. The purpose of the Junior Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. It also paves the way for the boys to join the Senior Hi-Y in the following years. Mr. C. E. Nash is the adviser of the Junior Hi-Y, conducting the educational and recreational activities of the meetings. Blume's chest swells with pride when she sneaks of her Hi-Y organizations. The senior division of this club is under the counsel of Mr. Roberts. John H. Fritz is president; Fritz Ramge, vice president; and Jim Whalen, secretary and treasurer. One objective of the Hi-Y is to educate the boys for a well-rounded life; thus, their program includes various conferences. John H. Fritz and Mark Winget attended Camp Nelson Dodd near Brinkhaven, Ohio, where they studied Hi-Y activities for the following year. Wapakcneta is a member of the Lima district of Hi-Y Clubs, Fritz Ramge being president, and Charles Miller, secretary and treasurer. At the district conference held there, the topic was Citizenship in a Democracy. The closing worship service was conducted by twenty five Wapak-oneta boys. First Row: Mr. Roberts, adviser. J. Whalen. F. Ramge. Second Row: J. Headapohl. F. Combs. B. Leitz, C. Rider. V. Shaw. R. McDonald. R. Daum. Third Row: C. Abe. Jr.. R. Killian. B. Brandt. T. Schumann. D. Fry. D. Kohlet. Fourth Row: G. Schnell, R. Campbell. G. Packer. J. Berg. Fifth Row: F. Wintzer, D. Youngs. N. Smith. J. Seitz. M. Winget. Sixth Row: D. Erb. C. Elliott. Seventh Row: J. McClintock. C. Rhoades. C. Miller. H. Hfnes. J. Berg. B. Campbell. T. Kennedy. R. Spurlock. First Row--E. Rogers. R. Gray. D. K ntner. D. Stinebaugh. M. Wehner. Mrs. Nash. P. Jones. C. Woolf. M. Bowsher. F. Fisher. E. Springer. W. Neff. Second Row—L. Wisener. II. Ilelmlinger. B. Purdy. M. Moothart. M. Bechdolt. V. Schwer. V. Johnson. Third Row—B. Fisher. J. Schuler. B. Chrismer, A. Miller. L. Miller. R. Rostorfer. I,. Ruck. M. Burton. G. Shuster. J. Frische. L. Werner. Fourth Row—R. Cory. J. Ankerman. D. Anderson. G. Waltz. C. Carter. M. Cornell. L. Howard. G Slattery. M Lieberick. Fifth Row—C. Harshbarger. R. Burton. J. Doorley. S. Abbot. M. Hines. F. Ruck. J. Malston. B. Martin. M. Shipley. I. Kohler. G. Benzing. Sixth Row—M. Hall. B. Harvey. D. Seitz. I Craft, E. Stevenson. B. Burden. D. Harvey. C. Weber. B. Well- ington. Seventh Row-E. Spurlock. J. Blank. E. Ruck. L. Shipley. M. Held. D. Brautigam. M Burden M Knerr N Loomis. E. Werlfng, B. Meeker. A. Schwer. D.' Shuler. V. Edwards. Eighth Row—J. Presar. A. Pardue. J. Speese. J. McDonald, D. Metzger. D. Brackney. Ninth Row—C. Zwiebcl, G. Brown. M. Wisener. M. Schnell. M. Moyer. M. Holmes. M. Kauper. I. Berg. Girl Reserves The Girl Reserves is the largest girls' organization in Blume High School. It is made up of a group of girls who strive to live up to the high ideals set up by this organization. The 1940-41 officers are Peggy Jones, president; Mary Wehner, vice president; Lois Mae Wisener, secretary; Donna Stinebaugh, treasurer; and Carolyn Woolf, devotional leader. Mrs. Curtis Nash is the adviser, while the council consists of Mrs. Wesley Johnson, Mrs. Gordon G. Humbert, Mrs. M. R. Simpson, Mrs. Charles B. Miller, Mrs. Harold Shuler, Mrs. Otto J. Boesel, Miss Kate Distelrath. Miss Elma Williams, Miss Genevieve Blankenbaker, Miss Pauline Metzger, Mrs. C. F. Werner and Mrs. R. B. Wisener. This national organization is divided into different groups who desire to carry on a separate type of activity. These consist of the arts and crafts group, composed of twenty-one girls; the personality group, consisting of twenty girls; the dramatic group, made up of twenty two girls; and the music group, with seventeen members, making the total membership, eighty girls. The names of the four groups, in a sense, describe their type of work; for example, the arts and crafts group have made neckerchiefs. To begin with, they chose their material, color scheme, and design. Then they blended these units, and, with the aid of a portion of dye, emerged with beautiful neckerchiefs. The personality group delves in character study. They analyze personalities, and improve their own. The dramatic group concentrates on play acting and the like. They write skits, and later dramatize them, give readings, and similar activities along this course. The music group study the art of music. This group contains many of the songstresses of the group. The composition of these groups enables each girl to find a place where she can enjoy most any hobby in which she is interested. Besides these regular activities, the Girl Reserves also take part in many outside activities. They hold at least one open dance during a school term. Besides this, they sometimes hold a closed party for members of the organization alone. Once a year they have a joint meeting with the Hi-Y boys. In addition, there are several conventions for the officers as well as special parties. All in all it helps make well rounded individuals. Boosters Club First Row—A. Bowsher, R. Harshbarger. C. Brookhart. E. Ankerman. B. Fisher. E. Springer. W. Neff. M. Bowsher. M. Knerr. M. Wehner. B. Purdy. B. Streight, N. Delong. Second Row—J. Whiteman. S. Davis. N. Abe. M. Moothart. M. Cornell. D. Stinebaugh. B. Schuler. M. Wellington. G. Slattery. M. Leiberick. Third Row—L. Werner. J. Shuster. M. Hall. J. Frische. C. Shaw. G. Shuster. E. Werling. V. Johnson. B. Par-lette. E. Sherer. D. Bruutigam. E. Frey. F. Waltz. Fourth Row—Mr. Taylor. M. Moyer. A. Swink. F. Weissling. A. Johns. D. Shuler. Fifth Row—C. Woolf. E. Schmaltz. J. Oschner. D. Youngs. G. Schnell. V. Shaw. B. Miller. S. Miller. M. Bechdolt. Sixth Row -J McClintock. J. Whalen. W. Miller. J. Hole. B. Urich. B. Leitz, J. Berg. G. Wildermuth. W. Metz. D. Rider. J. Miller. L. Metzger. W. Lunz. I. Kohler. Seventh Row—D. Dumm, W. Mahan. F. Koenig. F. Wintzer. P. Cunningham. C. Elliot. D. Kohler. D. Walker. B Ferguson. C. Seitz. D. Weitz. G. Benzing. M. Burden. J. McDonald. B. Meeker. C. Kantner. J. Streight. J. Jarvis. Eighth Row—B. McDonald, B. Spurlock. B. Campbell. B. Parlette. H. Hines. C. Miller. C. Sawmiller. B. Kruse. J. Schumann. D. Fry. G. Christian. R. Tangeman. E. Dumm. R. Colvin. H. Schmaltz. First Row—J. Sidey. L. Spurlock. A. Erb. M. DeCoursey. D. Kantner. E. Rogers. E. Spurlock. R. Gray. F. Ruck. M. Bahler. Second Row—J. Kohler. J. Brookhart. J. Seitz. D. Seitz, M. Jones. M. Burton. L. Ruck. P. Wilkens. J. Dill. M. Schlatter. Third Row—C. Miller. N. Smith. J. Weber. C. Rhoades. B. Martin. F. Combs. G. Appelleller, C. Abe, D. Harvey. D. Metzger. Fourth Row—M. Wisener. H. Helmlinger, R. Cory. D. Zimmerman. S. Max son, R. Keiber. B. Stolzenburg. J. Malston. B. Boyer. C. Harshbarger. V. Edwards. Fifth Row—R. Drexler. J. Headapohl. H. Gierhart. T. Taylor, M. McCormick. R. Smith. B. Kohler. R. Wonser. J. Ankerman. C. Weber, M. Wfsener, G. Brown. Sixth Row—R. Seitz. E. Schneider. B. Knauss, R. Killian. D. Brackney, M. Holmes. L. Wisener. J. Blank. Seventh Row—E. Zwiebel. R. Katterlienry. H. Brautigam. B. Howell. C. Wentz. F. Ramge. M. Kauper. R. Campbell. M. Wingent. The Booster's Club was started in Blume High under the direction of Mr. Simpson and Mr. Taylor. Any ticket holder for the athletic contests or any person taking part in these con-ests is a member of the club. It is the sole responsibility of each member to help reach the goal of an outstanding athletic association. Many new cheers encouraged our boys on to victory. With a large group of supporters, the team is bound to do its best. School spirit and good sportsmanship are stressed greatly. Coach Schofer and the team have done a very good job in explaining the competitive sports; this has improved the actions of the spectators. This club makes is possible for every student to take an active part in athletics. The club has as their leader, Mr. Taylor, faculty adviser, and Gene Schnell, president. Mixed Chorus Upper Picture First Row: M. Hall. M. Shipley. E. Rogers. J. Schetnmel. M. Knerr, M. Bowsher, M. Wellington. A. Miller, M. Lei-berick. D. Stinebaugh. M. Webner. Second Row: A. Johns. D. Ballweg. R. Shaw. J. Blank. C. Zwiebel. M. Burden. B. Fisher. Mr. Schroer, W. Neff, R. Mann. R. Weber. C. Carter. V. Schwer, F. Fisher. L. Ruck. Third Row: I. Craft, B. Tester. L. Mault. C. Seitz. B. Shappell. F. Wintrer. C. Wentz. J. Ochsner. A. Comer. B. Minnich. D. Kantner. B. Martin. Lower Picture First Row: J. Perrin. D. Brackney. M. Herd. J. Doorley. K. Jacobs. L. Shipley. E. Sherer. H. Knatz. G. Shuster. P. Jones. D. Boltz. Second Row: R. Frideger. M. J. Boltz. B. Stolzenburg. E. Spurlock. G. Brown, L. Wisener. M. E. Kauper, M. Wisener. I. Berg. C. Woolf. L. Werner. M. Moothart. H. Gierhart. Third Row: J. Scott. J. Ridenour. T. Stevenson. B. Burden. M. Schlatter. R. Truesdale. C. Miller. F. Weissling D. Bahr, N. Rothaar. D. Webb. Have you ever heard soft, melodious music coming from the music room on Thursday afternoons? Well, if you have, it was from the choir, which is under the leadership of Miss Williams. Any member of the sophomore, junior, or senior class may belong to this organization. However, to become a member of this musical organization, voices are carefully tested; thus, it is composed of the best voices in the school. During the school year the choir makes several public appearances, the most important being at the Spring Musical. One of the outstanding feaiures, which adds to their attractiveness, is the bright colored gowns of red, white, and black. At each of their appearances their performances were always enjoyed by the public. Even though it is very enjoyable to be a member of the choir, it is also educational. The choir, an extracurricular activity of the school, offers a great opportunity to those who are interested in developing their musical ability. Orchestra First Row: J. Shuster. B. Chrismer. J. Ankerman. M. Hall. E. Ankerman. J. Blank. D. Brackney, L. Wisener, M. Keysor, M. Wreede, M. Martin. H. Carter. Second Row: L. Werner. E. Frey. E. Springer. A. Johns. C. Carter. E. Rogers, S. Miller. C. Kantner. J. Sidey, M. Burden. F. Weissling. Third Row: G. Schnell, B. Miller. B. Stolzenberg. J. Frische. Mr. Schroer, M. Kauper. G. Orphal. D. Seitz. V. Edwards. Much pleasure, as well as praise, is given to the high school by the orchestra, which is under the efficient supervision of Miss Williams. The social activities of the High School would not be complete without the orchestra. Because of their artistic ability they play at both the Junior and Senior Class Plays, and at Commencement. They have made several other public appearances during the year. In the spring, at the Spring Musical along with the Girls Glee Club, the Boys Glee Club, and the Choir, they made one of their most outstanding apearances of the year. The orchestra practices twice weekly. If you happened to be near Room 12 just before lunch time on Tuesdays or Thursdays, you would have been able to hear this group practicing some of those loveable old favorites. Ten of this group graduated this year. They were Lois Wisener, Doris Brackney, Jean Marie Blank, Lura Mae Werner, Elizabeth Springer, Ernestine Rogers, Betty Miller, Augusta Johns, Dorothy Seitz, and Gene Schnell. Most of these musicians have been in the orchestra all four of the years they have been in high school. Belonging to this organization is not only a very pleasant experiece but also very aducational. The Band J. Blank. D. Brackney. D. Brautigam, H. Brautigam. M. Burden. R. Colvin. M. Cornell. D. Dumm. E. Dumm, B. J. Fisher. E. Frey. J. Frische. M. Holmes. A. Johns, P. Jones. D. Kantner. M. K uper. J. Kent. E. Killian. N. Loomis. J. Malston. M. Mougey. B. Miller. J. Miller. S. Miller. G. Orphal. H. Presar. B. Parlette. F. Ramge, M. Rensch. C. Rhoades. E. Rogers. F. Ruck. L. Schierholt, G. Schnell. M. Schnell. T. Schnell. R. Schumann. A. Schwer, T. Searles D. Seitz. E. Shockey. D. Shuler. E. Springer. E. Spurlock, D. Stinebaugh. B. Stolzenburg. J. Veit, J. Weber. F. Weissling. L. M. Werner, M. J. Werner. F. Wisener. M. Wisener. C. Woolf. C. Miller, E. McClintock, C. Sawmiller. C. Shaw. I. Francis. S. Bonneront, L. Metzger. E. Werling. B Burden. G. Appelfeller, B. Chrtsmer. D. Orphal. E. Zweibel. H. Foust, M. Bahler. V. Lanning. What would the football games be like without the band? Well, there certainly would be something very important that would be lacking. This year the band played at nearly all of the football games; both home and out of town. The band, dressed in its bright red and white uniforms, made very attractive appearances when they marched on the fields. Everyone always anxiously awaited the half when the band would lead in singing the school song, form letters, and do other attractive stunts. During the past year the band has again been under the able leadership of Mr. Joseph N. DuPere. Under his direction the band presented its annual Band Concrt, which was well attended and enjoyed by everyone who heard it. The band also participated in various parades throughout the year. The membership this year has been greater than ever before, but the band will lose approximately one-third of its members by graduation. This should not be discouraging, however, because other musicians will be coming into the band next year. The officers of this organization were Gene Schnell, Doris Brackney, Lura Mae Werner, and Frederick Ramge. The drum major was Emory Zwiebel, with Marilyn Bahler, Betty June Chrismer, and Grace Appelfeller as drum majorettes. Stamp Club Second Row: J. Brookhart. M. Winget. C. Abe. Jr.. G. Christian. J. Schumann. First Row: D. Youngs. G. Schnell. Mr. Jones. N. Smith. The Stamp Club was originated in 1939, by a group of students whose hobby was stamp collecting. Meetings were held bi-weekly after school on Thursdays. During these meetings, stamp auctions were held and the members traded stamps. Sometimes stories were told which proved beneficial to the stamp collectors. Each year the club members sponsored a picnic. The president of the Stamp Club is Gene Schnell, vice president, Dick Youngs. Mr. Jones is the adviser. Vv Senior Play First How: E. Springer, M. Wehner. Mrs. Nash. B. Harvey. B. J. Fisher Second Row: F. Ramge. K. Kemper. L. Werner. G. Walls. M. Winget. R. Campbell Third How: F. Burden, C. Miller. C. Wentz. R. Youngs. G. Schnell Honor Frederick Ramge. Betty Harvey, Craig Wentz Director: Mrs. C. E. Nash. Cast: Lura Mae Werner, Frederick Ramge. Craig Wentz, Elizabeth Springer, Betty Harvey, Mark Winget, Bits Kemper, Mary Wehner, Charles Miller, Glenna Walls, Betty June Fisher, Dick Youngs, Ronald Campbell, Gene Schnell, Ferd Burden. Women Understudies: Freda Fisher, Dorothy Seitz, Ernestine Rogers, Doris Brackney, Virginia Schwer, Eileen Spurlock. Bookholders: Virginia Schwer, Eileen Spurlock. Properties Committee: Freda Fisher, Chairman. Stage Crew: Jim McClintock, Chairman. Ushers: Hulda Helmlinger, Chairman. “Honor Bright,” a three act comedy, was presented by the Senior Class of Blume High School on April 24 and 25, 1941. The action of the entire play took place in the living room at “Rockmere,” the summer home of the Barrington’s at Beach Haven, Massachusetts. They play revealed a wealthy family and their only son, Richard who got mixed up with a chorus girl. So true to life was this play, that the audience enjoyed it immensely. Junior Play First How: D. Shuler. D. Kohler. J. Headapohl. M. Leiberick. Mrs. Nash. J. Frische. G. Shuster. G. Slattery. D. Harvey. Second How: J. Brookhart. M. Holmes. L. Mault. E. Frey. R. Killian. D. Metzger. J. Jarvis. C. Woolf. C. Abe. B. Streight. Growing Pains “Growing Pains,” a three act comedy, was presented by the Junior Class of Blume High School on December 6, 1940. The action of the play was layed on the porch of the McIntyre residence in a university town in northern California. The play revealed youth in the painful process of growing up. Director: Mrs. C. E. Nash. Cast: Don Kohler, Joyce Frische, Mildred Lieberick, John Headapohl, Edith Frey, Doris Metzger, Doris Shuler. Jim Jarvis, Bob Streight, Carl Abe. Jr., Roland Killian, Le Roy Mault, Jack Brookhart, Georgene Shuster, Doris Harvey, Geraldine Slattery Mary Holmes, Carolyn Woolf. Bookholders: Irene Kohler, Maxine Shipley. Ushers: Grace Applefeller, Carol Harshbarger, Carrie Hughes, Mary Sholler, Georgia Knoch, Clara Weber, Eileen Werling. Stage Crew: Charles Rhoades, chairman; George Packer, co-chairman. Seated: Don Kohler. Georgene Shuster Standing: Joyce Frische. Carl Abe. Jr. Retrospect Front Row: James McClintoek, Business manager. Miss Blankenbaker. Adviser. Lura Mae Werner, Editor-in-chief Back Row: Mark Winget. assistant editor. Frederick Wintzer. Assistant business manager The adviser, editors, and business managers are the guiding stars of the Retrospect staff and deserve special mention. It is through their efforts that this publication is made. They must attend to many things such as selecting a cover, taking subscriptions, selling advertisements, mounting pictures, and seeing that the copy is written, typed, and to the printer on a certain date. They must never tire until their work is finished and the book is out. The staff and the entire senior class are very grateful to Miss Blankenbaker for giving her valuable time and knowledge in publishing the senior year book. The executives of the 1941 Retrospect staff are: Editor-in-chief, Lura Mae Werner; Assistant Editor, Mark Winget;. Business Manager, Jim McClintoek; Assistant Business Manager, Fredrick Wintzer; and Adviser, Miss Genevieve Blankenbaker. During the 1940-41 school year, twenty Blume seniors and their Retrospect adviser toiled long and hard over this annual. Of course, there were trials and tribulations mixed with the fun of composing a senior book, but we believe that the fun was on the positive side. The wheels of the year book would not have rolled had it not been for the efficient and able guidance of Miss Blankenbaker who spent many hours with us as our adviser. Lura Mae Werner and Mark Winget were editor-in-chief and assistant editor, re spectively. Jim McClintoek was business manager and Fred Wintzer was his assistant. Some of the outstanding activities of the Retrospect staff were the Retrospect-Lantern Dance and the Retrospect party. We, who can be praised or blamed for the success or failure of this book, hope that it comes up to the standards of the preceding annuals completed by other Retrospect staffs. Upper Picture: First Row: B. Tester, B. Harvey. V. Johnson, Second Row: F. Ramgc, M. Wisener. J. Mal-ston. C. Miller. J. Berg. Lower Picture: First Row: R. Weber. P. Jones. R. Ritter. Second Row: B. Parlette. B. McDonald, J. Whalen. V. Combs, J. Seitz. The Lantern Staff meets once a week to distribute the assignments for the coming week. The remainder of the period is spent in learning factors involved in journalism. Reports are made by the members for the purpose of improving their writing technique. Mrs. Johnson provides material and information needed in this study. Each reporter having at least one-hundred fifty inches printed in The Daily News receives a letter at the end of the year. They also have the satisfaction of seeing their own work in print. Seniors who have received Lantern Letters during their high school careers are Jean Blank, Doris Brackney, Harold Brautigam, Hulda Helmlinger, Peggy Jones, Regina Ritter, Elizabeth Springer, Reba Weber, and Lura Mae Werner. The Lantern is chiefly a publicattion of the junior class with several representatives from the freshman, sophomore, and senior classes. The purpose of the Lantern is to let both outsiders and pupils know what is happening around the school. It is published every Wednesday in The Daily News and thus reaches a varied group of readers. Class news, and social news comprise the largest section of the paper. upper nuure. _ _ First Row: D. Parlette. C. Abe. D. Metzger. J.. Presar. R. Cory. Second Row: B. Brandt. T. Kennedy. B. Streight. J. Blank. C. Carter. L. Werner. G. Shuster. Lower Picture: First Row: K. Frey. M. Walls. B. Stolzenburg. C. Brookhart. J. Brookhart. F. Combs Second Row: A. Wright. M. McCormick. J. Shuster, D. Kohler. B. Leitz Lantern The greatest responsibility in issuing a good Lantern rests on the editors and faculty adviser. This year, John Headapohl—editor, Joyce Frische—assistant editor, and Mrs. Johnson as advisor, have shown they are well qualified for these offices by making possible one of the most interesting Lanterns. This group has the job of selecting, correcting, and revising all articles that are published in the weekly paper. It is up to them to see that the entire staff is always putting forth its best efforts. These people a'e always on the alert for worthwhile material to be used for assignments. They see that the articles reach the news office in time for publication on Wednesday. We want to express our gratitude for the time and effort Mrs. Johnson, John Headapohl, Joyce Frische have spent in making possible a great Lantern. Joyce Frische. Assistant editor. Mrs. Johnson. Adviser, ohn Headapohl. editor-in-chief is .'s v H ?• v S ’'� V. %Sfo%% wawfp iS� i� iss� ililiffiagj ® ft .� “i Hell ippp v S?. , . . ? '.'SR First Row: Charles Miller. Bob McDonald. Jack Berg. Ferd Burden Second Row: Bert Urich. Bob Campbell. Don Kohler. Gus Elliott The Redskins started off with a very good football season. An injury took Rider, veteran mainstay off the line, from the squad the first game. His loss was felt throughout the season. The opening game with Ada was played on our home field. It was only a lucky break that they won a (7-6) victory. The following encounter made the fans look forward to the remainder of the season as the fighting Redskins scalped the St. Marys Roughriders in the dying minutes of play by the score of (6-0). In the next two games we were defeated after a hard fought battle by Celina and Belle-fontaine. The Redskins went to Kenton to get revenge. They battled a superior team and won (13-12). They had a relapse and lost the next two to the strong teams of Van Wert and Bluff ton. For their next game they journeyed to Shawnee to renew old acquaintances in which they outclassed and outplayed the tough farmer boys to the tune of (13-7). St. Marys came to revenge the previous loss and they wanted blood of the Redskins. They only got their own, for the Redskins smashed to a (13-0) victory over them which was the second win over them in one season. The last game of the season found the Redskins upset on a snow, wind-swept field by Sidney. The loss to the team by graduation will be rather heavy this year, but Coach Schofer has a few good prosects the next season, and with a few good breaks the team should be able to go places. l irst Row: C. Abe. P. Butcher. R. Garee. B. Miller. C. Newland. B. Streight. J. Werner. G. Davis. F. Waltz. P. Cunningham. T. Stevenson. N. Delong. f'econd Row: W. Mahan. F. Combs, J. Berg. D. Kohler. C. Miller. B. Leitz. C. Elliot. B. Urich. B. Brandt. C. Chiles. M. Schlatter, D. Knoch, G. Packer. Third Row: J. Smith. D. Erb, B. McDonald. F. Koenig. J. Berg. J3. Campbell. E. Wildermuth. J. Whalen. D. Rider. W. Miller. F. Burden. B. Ferguson, R. Killian. mm First Row: Dutch Rider. Bob Spurlock, Widdie Miller. Eugene Wildermuth Second Row: Bfll Leitz, Dick Erb. Frank Koenig. Jim Whalen Football Scores Date Team We They Sept. 13 Ada 6 7 Sept. 20 St. Marys 6 0 Sept. 27 Celina 6 19 Oct. 4 Bellefontaine 0 14 Oct. 11 Kenton 13 12 Oct. 19 Van Wert 0 26 Oct. 25 Bluffton 12 32 Oct. 31 Shawnee 12 7 Nov. 8 St. Marys 13 0 Nov. 15 Sidney 6 32 F:rst Row: R. Erb. B. Lot.::. C. Ride:-. R. Daum. H. Schmaltz. Second Row: N. Delong. Manager, V.'. Miller. J. Headapohl. Capt. J. V.'halen. B. Urlch. C. Miller Varsity Basketball The boys who played on the hardwood for Blume enjoyed a successful season. They finished in a three-way tie for the western Buckeye League Championship with Celina and Bluffton. The attendance was exceptional and the team was backed all year by fine spirit from the student body. The team put its stamp of approval on the football squads two triumphs over St. Marys by walloping the Roughriders twice 31-24 and 38-28. In the Van Wert game we broke two league scoring records in racking up a 62-48 win. It was judged to be the most sparkling game of the year. Bluffton spoiled our chances for an undisputed league championship by beating us in the last minute of the game, 29-28. The team was captained by Jim Whalen who also led in scoring with 176 points. Hafey Leitz and Gene Wildermuth followed close behind in the scoring column. The 1941-42 squad will miss Dutch Rider, Charley Miller, Gene Wildermuth, and Jim Whalen who have played their last game for Blume. However, with returning varsity men Hafey Leitz, John Headapohl, Dick Erb, arold Schmaltz, Richard Daum, Widdie Miller, and Bert Urich, the Redskins have the nucleus of a fine team. The Reserves also send up some bright prospects including Don Fry, Don Kohler, Frayne Combs, Bob Streight and Chuck Newland. We hope that next year's team under the able guidance of Coach Schofer will eclipse our record 100% and win the undisputed league championship. John Headapohl. Cecil Rider. Charles Miller. Richard Daum. Richard Erb (on floor) Basketball Scores 1940-1941 Date Opponent We They Dec. 7-40 Cridersville 41 42 Dec. 10-40 Sidney 30 40 Dec. 13-40 Coldwater 34 32 Dec. 20-40 Lima South 25 38 Jan. 3-41 Alumni 40 27 Jan. 10-41 St. Marys 38 28 Jan. 14-41 Bluffton 34 46 Jan. 14-41 Delphos 33 36 Jan. 24-41 Bellefontaine 32 28 Jan. 31-41 Van Wert 62 48 Feb. 7-41 Kenton 41 42 Feb. 14-41 Celina 26 22 Feb. 21-41 Bluffton 28 29 Feb. 28-41 Ada 38 35 Mar. 3-41 Lima South (tournament) 21 31 Coach Schofer Mr. Oppy Baseball A large number of boys greeted Coach Paul Schofer when he made his first call for baseball March 18. Fifty three ambitious hopefuls tried out for the various positions on the team. The only returning letter men from last years team were Bill Leitz and Jim Whalen. Inclement weather hampered the activities of the squad for the first two and one half weeks. Blume was again affiliated with the Western Ohio Baseball League of which she is a charter member. The league is composed of Lima South, Lima Central, Kenton, Findlay, and Wapakoneta. The schedule opened April 8 and closed May 23. The District Tournament was played May 9 and 10 at Kenton. First Row: W. Miller. F. Koenig. C. Elliott. J. Headapohl. D. Bush Second Row: D. Kohler. V. Shaw. W. Lietz. J. Whalen. R. Spurlock. N. Delong. D. Knoch Third Row: Coach Schofer. G. Christian. R. Streight, R. Erb, R. Fisher, R. Parlette, W. Strohm Baseball Schedule April 8 Kenton at Wapakoneta April 10 Wapak. at Central April 15 South at Wapak. April 18 Wapak. at Kenton April 29 Central at Wapak. May 2 Wapak. at South May 6 Findlay at Wapak. Lest We Miss Rickert, is Mr. Humbert in?” Are our bookkeeping sets here? May I use the telephone? Have you found a pair of red mittens. Miss Rickert? These are some of the queries Miss Marjorie Rickert, secretary of Blume High School, must find the time and answers for. Besides taking care of the needs and desires of students who may interrupt her at any time, she is also secretary to Mr. Simpson and to Mr. Humbert. She does typing, mimeographing, dittoing, and many other things which need to be done in the business affairs of the school. Teachers' bulletins and other papers are made by Miss Rickert. We are very grateful to Miss Rickert for the many services she has rendered throughout our high school careers. Blume Memorial Library plays an important part in the educational program of Blume High School. Its nearness to the school makes it easily accessible as a source of good reading and supplementary class room material. There are two departments in the library. These are the junior department and the general library, for older and more advanced readers. This year, branch libraries have been established in stores or other available places in surrounding towns in the county, to make it easier for the people to obtain books. The people who make possible this library system are its librarians. Miss Hildegarde Loew has charge of the junior department, helping the youngsters select interesting books, conducting story-hours and contests to get them to read more books. Mary K. Klipfel, Louise Miller and Ima Jean Fry have charge of the other part of the library. They see that books are in good condition and in the proper places, order new books which the public wants, and take care of many other problems which must be dealt with. Our thanks to these people who so splendidly make our library a good one! Three gentlemen at Blume High deserve the thanks of the entire student body for the many untiring services they have extended to us during the school year. They are Mr. Stein— engineer, Mr. Reinhardt—-janitor, and Mr. Cannon—attendance officer. Throughout the year we forget just what they mean to us. Mr. Stein is directly responsible for the heating of both buildings. To control the temperature in all the rooms presents a difficult problem which Mr. Stein is handling to the best of his ability. His work confines him chiefly to the basement and thus he is not known to many of the students. Nevertheless, we know he is there. The cleanliness of the school is dependent upon Mr. Reinhardt. He sweeps the halls and floors, washes windows, and, in general, does any cleaning work that is required. With over four hundred students in school daily, we know he is efficient when we notice the neatness of the rooms. Mr. Cannon is especially popular with many of the rural boys and girls as he is in charge of maintaining order during the noon hour. He also has other duties such as attendance officer and performing such jobs as repairing desks. To all of these capable men goes our gratitude for their helpfulness. 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Two Wapakoneta, Ohio • WAPAKONETA, OHIO Guy Davis: “How many students are there in the school?” Gene Schnell: “About one in every five.” Budde’s MILO M. SHAW Food Market • HAY — STRAW • COAL — FEED Fancy and Staple Groceries Fresh and Smoked Meats Fish and Oysters in Season Custom Grinding- and • Mixing Free Delivery • Phone Main 2611 UNIOPOLIS, OHIO zA Q aiding J ig m This above all; to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man, Farewell my blessing season this in thee! —Polonius ■umHE)® (§®1®[£WP[§ ARTISTS • ENGRAVERS • OFFSET PLATE MAKERS 1719 Jefferson Avenue Toledo, Ohio GO TO ISALY’S ICE CREAM Lunches Dairy Products First Demon: “Ha, ha, ha!’’ Second Demon: “Why the laugh?” First Demon: “I just put a woman in a room with a thousand beautiful hats. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to the CLASS of 1941 LADIES J. U. Fox APPAREL 48 EAST AUGLAIZE STREET HEADQUARTERS FOR Distinctive School Apparel LEO. A. HEINL, MAIN 1762 M. O. HEINL, MAIN 1739 C. J. (Bud) HEINL, MAIN 1762 Heinl Bros. Son FUNERAL HOME • Embalmers and Funeral Directors • 24 Hour Ambulance Service • 13 SOUTH BLACKHOOF STREET WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 1239 Where You’ll Find Most of “Mademoiselle’s” Favorite Styles Swink-McMurray Dixie GREENHOUSE Restaurant An Assortment of Cut Good Food Flowers and Potted We Never Close Plants at All Times • • Dixiana FUNERAL DESIGNS WEDDING FLOWERS UPSTAIRS CORSAGES DINE DANCE AND • BANQUET HALL 410 W. Mechanic St. PRIVATE IF YOU DESIRE • Phone Main 1583 WAPAKONETA, OHIO Harold Brautigam: “Adam was in the : sugar business.” John H. Fritz: “Who told you that?” Harold Brautigam: “Mr. Koch. He said, ‘he raised Cain.’ ” Wapakoneta COMPLIMENTS Farmer’s Grain OF THE Company • FISHER DAIRY McCormick - Deering CHEESE CO. Farm Machinery Manufacturers and Tractors of • Creamery Butter QUALITY COALS Ice Cream • American Cream Cheese Custom Mixing and Grinding • Main 1380 202 Harrison St. MAIN 1134 WAPAKONETA, OHIO KAH CO. Meat Market You may be satisfied with the repair work which you are now receiving. But why not give us a try to show you the difference in— QUALITY GROCERIES QUALITY DURABILITY and Refrigerated APPEARANCE Locker Plant • HEMMERT’S • SHOE REBUILDING HOME DRESSED MEATS • • Koneta Hotel Bldg. Perry St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO Mr. Roberts to Bill Butcher: “Where does milk come from?’ Bill Butcher: “I don’t know. It has always been there when I get TO THE CLASS OF 1941 CONGRATULATIONS Koneta Cleaners HAROLD F. SHULER HAROLD C. DILLEY BILL JARVIS DON F. SHULER HARLEY E. GOETZ MRS. ED. PFENNING Congratulations Haywcods TO Class of 1941 HOME STORE • • THE ZOFKIE- HOME OF Little Elf Products e WOEHLER Vegetables - Meats CO. Groceries • Popular Clothing • Free Delivery AT Popular Prices WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phone Main 2671 Easterner: “And you mean shine in California?” to say that you have 365 days of sun- Westerner: “Precisely sir, and that’s a mighty conservative estimate.” Compliments of r' ozy Corner EMMETT D. LUSK Lawyer Cigar Store • DEMOCRAT BUILDING • WAPAKONETA, OHIO Clark Tumbleson COMPLIMENTS OF Connies Portrait Studio Mark Winget: “How is business in the big city?” Jack Berg (having returned from New York): “Terribly dull. I stood on the corner of Broadway and 42nd street for hours and I didn’t see a load of hay.” ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND THE Peoples National Bank THE FRIENDLY BANK Wapakoneta, Ohio SERVICE AND SAFETY MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. Best Wishes From COMPLIMENTS OF DR. GURLEY C. J. HEMMERT and SON Dentist • Wholesale • Confectioners Wapakoneta, 0. • 510 VINE ST. WAPAKONETA, OHIO Gene Schnell: “Get off my feet, runt.” Carl Abe: “It’s too far to go.” COMPLIMENTS BRUNSWICK OF Cigar Store Franklin • AND Recreation Menges and Lunches • • Schnell Brothers Wapakoneta, 0. WAPAKONETA, OHIO CUNNINGHAM Radiator Bicycle Service Congratulations TO THE Class of 1941 Broadway Street WAPAKONETA, OHIO • • nr Oimmin Radiators Repaired, Boiled Out and Recored Bicycle Sales Service MEIER FURNITURE CO. 0 Favorite Furnace Stoves Repaired Model Airplanes, Boats, Racers, Trains Supplies Park at Auglaize Sts. Wapakoneta, O. A farmer’s son just home from school, seemed to take pride in using slang, and at the breakfast table called out: “Mother, chase the cow down this way.’’ Mother was equal to this occasion and remarked to her husband: “Give the poor calf some milk. Don’t you hear him bawling?” 0. H. ERB SONS • HEINL • Cash Paid for Cream, Poultry and Eggs Floor and Tile Co. CONTRACTORS FOR • ALSO ALIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY Floor Coverings and Tile 0 Wholesale Retail 0 • Phones: Office — Main 1881 Residence — Prospect 1361 6 South Blackhoof Street WAPAKONETA, OHIO 0 7 S. Blackhoof Street Wapakoneta, Ohio Main 1239 FOR H. H. MARKET HARDWARE Uniopolis, Ohio SPORTING GOODS ELECTRIC WASHERS • LOWE’S PAINTS and ENAMELS DEERWOOD DELTA ELECTRIC TOOLS • FINER FOODS SEE • Vegetables - Meats .. THE .. Groceries DOERING • Hardware Company Howard Blank — Herbert Blank Mrs. Miller: “Your recitation reminds me of Quebec.” Fred Wintzer: “How so?” Mrs. Miller: “Built on a bluff.” LAUDAHN ANTHONY CLOTHING — FURNISHINGS Wapakoneta, Ohio THE BEST Compliments of OF GOOD THINGS KAUFMAN’S TO EAT h mnHr Dep t. Store LLiCJ uiiy DAIRY STORE 8 E. AUGLAIZE ST. • SHOES • DRY GOODS Malted Milk — Milk Shakes FURNISHINGS Ice Cream — Sandwiches Sodas — Sundaes and Delicatessan Products AND WALL PAPER Mr. Jones: “Do you like algebra, Mark? Mark Winget: “Yes, I’ve been stuck on every problem I ever tried to do.’’ HARTMAN’S • A STRONG LEADER Every merchant interested in merchandising QUALITY understands the value and importance of having a strong leader. JEWELERS OPTOMETRISTS • The stronger his line, the more dominant his position. With the introduction of our New G-E Refrigerators, R. C. A. Radios, Easy Washers and Baldwin Grand Pianos it has become easy for every prospective buyer to choose from these strong leaders. SILVERSMITHS D. S. CARTMELL SINCE 1876 MUSIC STORE • WAPAKONETA, OHIO • Merchandise of Quality for Over 60 Years. Congratulations COMPLIMENTS AND Best Wishes Senior Class 1941 OF H. D. METZGER • and SONS KONETA Beauty Salon ICE MAE GUNTHER MARGARET BLACKBURN • 5 MAIN STREET MAIN 1289 WAPAKONETA, OHIO Mr. Roberts: “Explain why the answers on your examination papers are all in quotations.” Mary M. Moyer: “I believe I owe that much courtesy to the students seated on my left.” RALPH A. SIFERD WALTER C. BROOKHART Modern : • : Complete Funeral Home Siferd and Broofyhart SERVICE AT A COST TO SUIT YOUR DEMAND MAIN 1784 FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS Venetian Blinds, OF Rugs and Linoleum Wall Paper, Paints, CALL ON US THE AUGLAIZE • OUTFITTING We Specialize in Making Window Shades Co. • WAPAKONETA, OHIO EAST AUGLAIZE STREET PURVIS EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME Decorating Store • Jim McClintock: “That swell-looking girl is dead from the neck up.” Frank Koenig: “Well, she can bury her head in my arms any time.” Blood Tested • BABY CHICKS AND COMPLIMENTS Custom Hatching • OF Conkey’s Feeds AND Poultry Supplies Koneta Hotel • AND WAPAK HATCHERY T avern Main 1171 H. F. Romshe, Mgr. • GUARANTEED AS ADVERTISED IN HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Equipped witU UTIL-TRAY SWONGUER SCHNEIDER Home Furnishers WAPAKONETA, OHIO Furniture — Rugs — Linoleum — Carpet — Venetian Blinds Repair man: “Where is your radiator cap?” Fred Ramge: “On the front of the car, but don’t call me “cap.' COMPLIMENTS VISIT OF OUR FOUNTAIN NAGEL NEW MODERN — BOOTHS- Electric Company Meet Your Friends Here and Enjoy the Best in Soda Fountain Service • WESTINGHOUSE DEALER • HERWIG • Cut-Rate Drugs WAPAKONETA, OHIO THE REXALL STORE COMPLIMENTS Congratulations TO OF CLASS OF 1941 ROY E. LAYTON • MIAMI CHICK Attorney-at-Law HATCHERY SIDNEY, OHIO • HAUSS BLDG. PROVEN I APPROVED | N.R I.P. 0 .IVABILITY • HONESTLY ADVERTISED OHIO U. S. APPROVED MIAMI-BRED CHICKS WAPAKONETA, OHIO H. E. Schieber C. D. Lerch “Please, sir, could I have tomorrow afternoon off?” “Ah yes. Your grandmother, I suppose?” “Exactly, sir. She is making her first parachute jump.' COMPLIMENTS Compliments OF of L .E. BRANDT C. J. Puetz Co. • Dodge - Plymouth Dealer • • Wholesale CONFECTION AND TOBACCOS 110 E. Auglaize St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO • 12 PARK ST. WAPAKONETA, OHIO BUY FOOD WITH COMPLIMENTS CONFIDENCE OF AT YOUR NEARBY THE KROGER WRIGHT STORE Bigger Savings on 5c 10c STORE Finer Foods ! AND—EVERY PURCHASE WAPAKONETA, OHIO I. C. ARNETT, Prop. IS GUARANTEED TO GIVE • COMPLETE SATISFACTION! “A Friendly Store” Don Kohler: “I got a check from home. Frank Koenig: “Pay me the $5.00 you owe me.” Don Kohler: “Wait ’till I tell you the rest of my scheme.” 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 DETJEN HAMAN Grain Company Auto Company — Dealers In — GRAIN FEED HOGS COAL FENCE FERTILIZER FARM EQUIPMENT • Chevrolet and • Oldsmobile Wapakoneta, New Knoxville, • Moulton Guaranteed Used Cars • Complete Service Stanley Maxson: “I wonder why that girl over there looks at me so much?” Doris Brackney (Senior of course): “She has weak eyes and the doctor told her to rest them by looking at something green.” BROWN’S DAIRY Plumbing and Heating Air Conditioning DAIRY PRODUCTS Hot Point Ref. Ranges and Laundry AND ICE CREAM Equipment • • HUGO MAIN 1414 TE1.LJOHN WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO TRY LYMAN’S COMPLIMENTS RESTAURANT OF • “The Home of Alpha Good Food” • Cafe 11 West Auglaize Street Wapakoneta, Ohio First tramp: “Say, I hear old Jake has a job now. Second tramp: “Yep, it’s sure a shame what some people will do for money.” The best Dressed Co-eds find their Exclusive Styles here at Inexpensive Prices Lucien Meyer DEPARTMENT STORE WAPAKONETA, OHIO Congratulations TO Class of 1941 Congratulations To Class of 1941 IDLE Beauty Salon • You will surely be warm • “The Salon of if you let us keep you COALED Individualized Service” • • Main 1632 Cotner Coal Co. 30 W. Auglaize Street Main 1422 Wapakoneta, Ohio Jack Brookhart: “What’s the difference between sight and vision?” Mark Winget: “My girl’s a vision but yours—well!” Congratulations We Want Your Trade Class of 1941 J. C. PENNEY COMPANY PA KO N ETA A Nation-Wide iO Institution 114-116 West Auglaize St. SPORTING GOODS WAPAKONETA. OHIO “BLUME HIGH BOOSTERS” Jacob Werner Sons PURE FOOD MARKET REFRIGERATED LOCKERS ESTABLISHED 1894 FREE DELIVERY SERVICE Fresh and Frosted Sea Foods Fruits and Vegetables Telephone Main 2631 WAPAKONETA, OHIO Distributors Monarch Finer Foods Frosted Foods by Bird’s Eye and Polar Chef Mrs. Johnson: “What is an operetta?” Shirley Davis: “A girl who works in the telephone office.” The Wapakoneta Machine Company INCORPORATED 1891 MANUFACTURERS OF Finest Quality Machine Knives • For cutting wood, paper, veneer, steel, iron, copper, brass, tin, zinc, aluminum, celluloid, fibre, cork, etc. Made in all sizes and shapes from the very smallest to those measuring 18 ft. in length and weighing 1500 pounds. Main Office and Factory — Wapakoneta, Ohio MorriS PURDY’S GARAGE 508 E. Auglaize Street 5, 10 To $1.00 WAPAKONETA, OHIO STORE • • STUDEBAKER Complete AND Assortments INTERNATIONAL of School Supplies Sales and Service • • ANYTHING General AND Automobile Repairing EVERYTHING PHONE MAIN 1858 Doris Harvey: “Jack told me that you left your job.” John Headapohl: “That’s right.” Doris Harvey: “Was your boss surprised when he knew you were leaving?” John Headapohl: “No, he knew it before I did._____________________ Gifts That 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 JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS Compliments of Piel Bros. Clothing Co. “DEPENDABLE” Clothing - Furnishings - Hats WAPAKONETA, OHIO Mr. Nash: “That’s the first time I ever saw you smoke a cigar. Did you get it from a friend?” Mr. Stultz: “I don’t know yet.” The BEST WISHES McCLINTOCK and SONS MUSSER FOOD MARKET AGENCY GROCERS • GENERAL When Better Foods are Soldi INSURANCE We Will SeU Them • • Phone Main 1757 Wapakoneta, Ohio GAMBLE Congratulations STORE TO SENIOR CLASS 1941 The “Friendly” Store NEUHAUSER SEE US FOR WHAT YOU NEED HATCHERIES, INC. We Sell For Less U. S. APPROVED • Wapak, Lima Waynesfield E. M. SMITH, Owner Wapakoneta, Ohio • L. E. SCHLATTER MANAGER Jim Whalen: “I only got 35 in math, and 40 in English, but I sure knocked them cold in history.” Fred Wintzer: “What did you get?” Jim Whalen: “Zero.” Congratulations CALL US TO BURDEN Senior Class of 1941 TRUCK and STORAGE Local and Long • Distance Hauling 212 Blast Auglaize Street • Moving of Heavy The Waynesfield Tonnage Grain Co. • Phone Main 1444 Uniopolis, O. Waynesfield, O. Wapakoneta, Ohio Best Wishes From “Coal of Quality” We Specialize In Good COAL The It’s Stood The Test For Years Blue Circle It Will Stand the Test For Years to Come • • ICE BUILDING MATERIAL PURINA CHOWS • DINING EDWIN ABE AND Coal Company DANCING “Your Warmest Friend” Phone Main 1815 Frayne Combs: “Did you pass your exam?” George Packer: “Well, it was like this—you see—.’ Frayne Combs: “Shake. Neither did I.” R. B. Wahrer ANKERMAN’S GARAGE Wapakoneta’s • FORD Electric MERCURY and Acetylene AND Welding LINCOLN - ZEPHYR • Dealer Prest-O-Lite Batteries • • ALL KINDS OF Parts and Service REPAIR WORK Autographs