Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1949 volume:

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In Memoriam MELVIN RICHARD LUNZ A boy quiet in nature but willing to co-operate with all. Morals that anyone could respect. A sopho- more who was a friend to all, hardly was he ever without a smile. These few statements inadequately described the short life of Melvin Lunz, who left his family and friends on the morning of Ianuary 1, 1949. FOREWORD It is 16:06 Q4:06 p. mj for us seniors. High school is out, not just for the day-for our lives. When the Warning bell rings We'll no longer hasten to our home rooms. Our thoughts nevertheless will dispatch themselves to Blume High, to familiar class rooms, to our friends, teachers and pupils. The past four years have gone fast because they contained especially joy- ful days. During our brief association with you, our classmates and teachers, we have gained those timely things that are necessary as we set out on the voyage of life. That We may forever cherish them, this book is to serve as a reminder of the timely things and the joyful days. High school life, in our publication, is likened to life on board a ship. Depicted on these pages, the little sailor is to guide you through the past. Before you have completed the book you may find that he was one of your best pals. Perhaps he was you. It is very improbable that We shall ever again be together in one group. Only in this publication then can We see all our friends in the familiar sur- roundings of Blume High School. Let us hope that through this annual our high school days will live, unmarred, forever. Ed. Ti N is 3' Ill w11 '--D l i time ,Q . Y FRESHMEN Run' l: Dun Archer. jean Arlner. Alice lineinm-I. Kenneth Bailey. Eddie Baker. ltichnrd Behni. Row 2: Patsy Berry. Dun Burden. Mur- jorie Burkharcl. Doyle Cznnplxell. Charlotte Chrixtler. Curtis Copeland. Run- :Sz Guy Crosley. Robert Cunning.:- lnnn, Put Dnrdiu, Don Daughters. jack lfzirl. ,lzlnies lfmricli. Huw 4: Dorothy lingcl. Gloria lirb. Nor- man lirlv. Arnold l4'ielwlkorn. Burl Fisher. Nlerlc Fisher. Huw 5: Marilyn Fleixx. Ned Frank. julm Frazier. NVendell Frazier. jerry Freenuni. ,lame Grusa. Huw fi: Nlzlry Cross. jerry llnrducrc. pluck llnrtlcy. Tum llzlwkey, Bill llcnder- shnt. Virginia llittepole. 'N f A N iff 4 1 I r , r sl N fi .K aw iiggpu. Xe ii' VXQ +05 I ,fi in HOMEROOM CFFICERS Upper Left f Ronin 8 - QL. tu RJ - I. President: P. Berry. Service Director: A. Bu returyg G. Crosley. President. Upper Right - Room I7 - Standing il Hartley. Y. President: Al. llzirrlucre. President Seeretary-Treasurer: Seated. M. Cross. Servi Lower Lett - Ronin S4 f Stanuling QL Riclcert, Service Director: N. Erh. Y. Pr St'lef, Secretary: Seated, F. Schnell. Presiz Luwer Right f Rncnn 24 - fl.. to RJ f Secretary: R. Presar. Service Director: A. K idcrt: Y. llittepnle. Y. President. '55 ei-5 hs: f x I: W LN N. X X X l L linux l llou ' lion llnw -It llow 5: llow lion FRESHMEN john Ixanhwr. ,lc-rry llom-gnu-r. Nlarilyn llollcnhachvr. Doriu llotchkin, Aliln lloward. Holly jones. Donald lxam-lrim-s. ,Ioan Ke-llcy. llarolcl Kinsllo. l.1-sh-r Koa-h. Anita Kohler. Orch-ll LZlIlIl'K'l'f, Carolyn l.c-ffm-I. Flora Lotridgv. Lois Lnnz. ,loan Nlarlu-r. Nlvrm-dith Harlwr. Carolyn Nh-vw. Clu-sh-r Nh-rklc. Palli Milli-r. Mary Morey, Doris Morningstar, Vvrnon Nlycrw. Donna Nicnu-yor. Shirley Parish. -Iohn Parlm-llc. Nlarlha Parlvtlv. Barry Paul. john Phillips. llil-harll l'rvsar, Oscar Ramgv. Gloria llvinvlu-. Don llivlmrrlson. Marcia lliclwrl. june- lloslorfrr. jesse' Rapvrl. Don Sl-hicrholl. Dale' SL-him-rholl. Floa Schnvll. C1-nv Schoffncr. Nlary Sc-lnnlcr. Arthur Slum. jo Ann Stanlm-y. Dolores Stiles. Fra-cl Stolzx-nharh. Dale Thomas. Patty Thulnan, Mary Veil. llnlh Yorlu-vs. Charloth- Yorhis. ,lc-aiu-ttv Yorhis. Doris Walls, janws lVal!, Ralph VVl-hh. livvrx-It KVA-ln-r. Marilyn NVQ-ln-r, Marla-nv 'inh-r. Karl Kon-ll. g. 3 Q J . Q 7 X l lk ' ' Airs' .. 'lf 'V 3: ' -+ if . , 0 Q G X W 4. ' Q, . . Q Q - . A I 2 I if ' ,Y 4. 1 ,1 if at A i ' .' 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Bmzttum Row - jim Brown, Taclxleg Ronald Yvallace, Guard: jim Dlougvy, Centcr. ,. , ,, , I t FOOTBALL l 3 Line-up: Top Picture - Bob Van Skiver. Left llalfhaek. Middle Row M T lnlml Reed. Fullhaek: Tm nlxl Nh-Keever. Right Ilalfbaek. Lower Pielure S Neal I-'ra l1u1'. Quarhwhark. Hott cnnl 1 lic rxw' - Charles Copeland. Natl: Tum liiden- our, Tackle: David Armer, Guard: Don Stinehaugh. Center: Deane Presar. Guard: Ken Presar. Tackle: Ted Pfenning. End. SENIOR PLAYERS David Armer three year man . . heavy. hard-hitting . . good defensively. lVIillard Boyer three year man . . quick-hitting . . punter . . very fast . . made yardage when he carried the ball. Charles Copeland two year letter man despite Weight disadvantage . . played end on offensive and was noted for bing hard-to-get-at passes . . shone best on defense with vicious head-on tackles. Veal Frame made All-Northwestern Conference . . good passer and punter . . magician at QB post . . could also Y' the ball . . triple threat back. Tom lVIcKeever best carrying back on team . . played despite bad leg . . triple threat back . . long distance basses 3 fans gasp . . best year of career despite injury. lim Mougey center extraordinary . . centered on all punts . . good lineman . . loved body contact. Ted Pfenning . . played very well despite injured ankle . . offensively almost perfect blocker . . caught many but- ook passes. Tom Hidenour good defencive tackle . . caught backs all over field . . opponents couldn't go through his positioi fry fast . . clever. Bob Van Skiver fastest back on team . , specialty was wide end sweeps . . made yardage against every team played aught many of McKeever's long passes . . most spectacular offensive player . . won Runkle Trophy. 9 INTERSHIP ADA The 1948-49 gridiron season started off with a set- baik for the Redskins. Ada had things pretty much their own way in defeating the home team 19-0. lfVith two of our running backs injured, it fell on the shoulders of Bob Van Skiver to lead the attack. Ada bottled him up when they learned he was about the only power the Redskins had. COLUMBUS NORTH The big boys from the big city handed the Red- skins a QS'-C defeat, but the score is not indicative of the fzght the Redskins put up. Van Skiver made seine nice runs, Newland passed for several long gains and Presar was stellar in his line play, but they cculdn't put the ball across. KENTON The fleet champion Wildcats swept over and though the Redskins for a 33-7 win. The first half ended with a 26-7 count against Blume. The boys put up a tooth-and-nail fight against the 10-20 pound heavier Kenton team and held them to a single touchdown in the last half. VAN WERT This game, made up of determined drives, gallant goal line stands, and savage blocks, along with bru- tal tackles, turned out to be one of the most hotly ccnttsted games of the year. It was not until the last few minutes that the game was decided. It was a mighty tough 19-12 defeat for a fighting bunch of Redskins to take. SHAWNEE COM BATS CELINA Blume Redskins were still scoreless after g Celina, who spanked the ,Redskins to the ti 15-0. The game was a thrilling one with long beautiful passes, and spectacular catches. The showed some of the Redskins' potential po' they made numerous long marches. BELLEFONTAINE Granting Bellefontaine a 13 point lead in tl half, the desperate Redskins came passing an ning back in the last half to tie up the score. I good szoring chances were fumbled by oui but they managed to run up 13 first downs Chieftains 6. The game ended with a score ol BLUFFTON The less said about this game, the better. ' was down and the Pirates were up. Without plug McKeever, the team had little offense 2 luck of the Pirates saw them through to a 13 ST. MARYS Our cross-county rivals were highly tot tough boys. The Redskins proved their matcl first half which ended in a tied score. Then it The St. Marys field turned into a morass and Marys team turned their superior weight a serves into a victory by a score of 20-7. Thi proved to be one of the best played and mos ing of the season. X 1 ln the last game of the season the Redskins were ence more on the short end of a 32-19 score. The Redskins showed one of the best aerial attacks seen this year and their ground offense was the best of the year. The game was lost because of the Red- skins' lack of defensive power. 10 I v ..-0' x, Tcnsc Hzllftimc Sccuc. 2. Half-timc Instruction 3. M2lIlllgL'fS - Cl.. to RJ 3 F. Smlzcnlxlclm, I. Klloflm, Tzlylor, Mctzgcr. QL. lu RJ - K. Kohlcr, B. Wclvlv, I. Hzlrducrc, 5. llnproving an Play. icbclkorn. Miss Arlciic Pricscr, Homccoming quccii, rcigiicmi ovci' our ships foolhgiii comhgit with the USS Yam XVci't. Ccniiposiiig hcl' ciitciurzigc wcrc Miss lizirhuiki Hzirroai of thc- second chiss, Miss Mglrilyii Mycrs of rlic- third class, and her X cscort, Dick K:1trci'hc11i'y. To thc bllllli-S ilYl'1ll1gC111CllI of Ld Mc Call You Swcctlic111't , thc- hwch' Miss Pricsci' usccmicni thc zlmmc- to hc crowiicii quccii 1: hy his! YCLIIJS rcgcm. Miss Betty Lou Fishcr. ss 5, f Mimi' gihimiii zitrcndui thc lcstiiilics of thc cvciiing. which wcrc conf : 'Q ,f clinical wirh gi miziiicc iii ihc- zisscmhly hull of the USS Bluinc. , Q, 5 MM cccc c HOMECOMING kk . N ' i ,..i 1. Atlcmhmt liurhzirzi Hziiioqi ' H Quccii Arlcnc Pricscr. Attcmhxiit ' A 2 M'u'ilv1i Nivcrs. ,vp LANTERN How 1: Seated - J. Katterlicnry. J. Coll, S. Miles, A. Sammetinger. K. Kuck. Row 2: Standing - J. Omler, NI. Engle, Miss Holl, advisor, B. Craig, C. Copeland, M. Thrush Earl, B. Harrud, N. Conrad. lfucli Slllllfkllly in the Wzliiukciiietzi Daily News one can find the sliip's weekly log, the Lantern. Here ure re- corded the daily happenings of the ship--on the bridge, in the engine room, gilunve :ind below decks. An :ilile stuff of inidshipmen is re- sponsible for collegting, writing, and editing the news, under the guidance of Miss Hall and tlie supervision of l ditni'-in-chief Sue Miles. A '5 9 YQ e qvr I. 12' 14 Ftafl - Stzinding - lL. in RJ A. Sannnclingvr, Associate Editor: nl. Cult Matragcr: K. Knck, Asst. Ediiorg J. Katterlienry, Business Managurg Sunieil Edilnr-in-chief. JR. RED CROSS A Ron I: II. 'l':l3lur. S. 'l'ln'uxl1, Vis- Knzllz. lf. Fiwlu-r, N. Hariup. D. Huw l: j. Yorhis, C. Cllristlvr. C. Yurhis, D. lingcl, IC. Knnhu-r. annplwll. Huw 2: Y. BI'l'l'lfHll1Il'l', li. Hclllllnulwr, j. l rvvlnnlI, N. lfrlx. ,I. l'zlrlA-He. Kim 2: Xl. Iiau-ell. .L l'lu-rsnnnl. Nl. SL-liurr. Ni. SCllillllll'l'. C. vVillll'l'l'. How 3: J. Koenig. 1. Katlerlleinriuh. li. Cross. I,. 'l'hum:m. Hou Il: X. lfrli. H. UK-hlm. D. Ilolr. IJ. Nlallu-ws. li. Codling. Ah-cnt: NI. Huck, ll. Copvlanrl. lion I: Il, l'm-pple. D. Shaw. .hlD'1'lllZ X. l.:uuuuu. Il. I-ierlmrl. Ulliu-rs V ll.. to lin IJ. lamplu-Il. News R1-porter: IC. Fisl-In-r. Trea- -urvr: 5. 'Hzru li. l'n'-iclmil: X. llawlup. Scerrlury: QI. Taylor. Y. Prvsillr ni. lunior Real Cross, the high school group of the American Real Cross, conipleleil a ' very fruitful year. The enrollment ilrive in the fall was a success, anal lo further interest in the work of the Rell Cross an asseinhly, a Dr. l. Q. show, was presenteil one fifth period. The organization plaeeil posters over 'own for the Rell Cross anal collecleil tax stamps amounting to 1525. A school chest of useful anal neemlecl articles, valueil at lllll, was sent overseas in the spring. 15 X. N4 ff SOCIAL COMMITTEE The social life ahoartl the USS Blume covered a Wide range of varietl ai interesting activities. Scattered throughout the year were assemblies, tlanc musical programs, banquets, and class plays. The outstanding highlights these social functions were The Mikado , an assembly, the junior and seni class plays, anal the Ir.-Sr. prom. 1. Super Snlesnmn. 2. Aches and Pains. 3. Center Picture Standing - QL. Io RJ E. Beclldoli. E. Fischer. Hhs. Hinkley: Seated, D. KnNerhc-nry. 4. Dreaming Sophs. 5. Tasting Their Fruiis. gniwn 4. m vw-'MS gm -rxgrg Q 5. I ..,.-ar' 4- 'fiff hd W5 MECHANICAL CORPS A little known division of the USS Blume is the mechanical corps. These hoys are the mechanical flunkies of the ship. They operate the movie projec- ters that form so valuahle a part of our education, bringing to the USS Blume's own door, places and happenings from all over the world. Every now and then a favorite movie from the States will he sent out to us. Then these boys are favored all over school. During class play time, the mechanical corps with expert efficiency pull- ed the curtains, painted the liaekdi-ops, ran the spot lights, and produced the sound effects, ranging from the honk of a Model-A to the cheep of a chin- ehilla. Inxaluahle during the after-the-game contests, these men ran the record machine. Mr. Blanke again proved himself a worthy and valuable advisor. Top L x - Behxeen eel Adam ut XYurk. . llardaere. K. Koch lIPll, O. Raniglv. B. Craig. Raw :': j. An-lu-'on. I- Frucm ln C. l.i:'c. E. Cotlling. Row 4:15. Campbell. N. Rohr haugh, B. Sirolzm. A. Pruitt. Butlcni Picture - Row I: tL. to Row 2: ll. Hem.:-ller, D. Camp- I'op Pirlura' - Hou I: II.. lu II.I Nlr. l.zunun. C. II:nrlIvl NI KIII I 9 I ru-wr ' x y. , . 1 . ,. .clwm-r. XI. 'I'IlrusIl. IC. Blvrll, X. I' . X. NIuIImII.mlI. ,I- lmImuLIIl- , Ihm 12: Nliss Hunt. I,. Iiuck. NI. XI:-ighn. -I, Armstrong. D. Stim-hungh. K. Link. C. Nlnlkcr. lx. Crow Hn. Xlillm-r. lion II: II. SI101-Iy. T. Ilccd. K. Prvsur. II. Craig, II. Kalnllwr, YY. Ilardrxly, I.. Dvllisllrll. F- SIHIW- Alvm-nt I. Nlclu-cu-r. Ilullmll I'Ic'lur0 '- Suv Thrush, Son-rm-tary. OIIirL'rs - II.. in RJ Earle Hertz, Pre-.iclcniz Tum IxIL'Kl'L'Vl'l'. Y. Prvsiclm-nl: Nlnrilyn STUDENT COUNCIL In stccr Ihr ship on thc cm III of :1cIv1surs IS thc lllllf. 'Q H' , 1 purpusu 0 tw stuccut gOVCI'I1lI1g hmlv of rlu I1 uson . . . s ugh ' U ' ' 'Q 'muIsI11pnz . I -1 'ws Q ' 1 ' '. . 1 I 4 1 n uul rln IIIILIAUJIIIIDLIIIIQIIIOIIS sys gm lvlmuh mommy for mxt yn Irs Iss Fi ' 'ff ' ycz1rcmIu VI 4 I s A . ly my clmnru-II hy CUIIIIULIINICI' Lumam :md his I I I ' I ' USS In I IIIXIIIQ out IIIIS nlury, thc collncil wus im'z1Iu11hIc in its .1 hc- fl thy IIISIIIILIUI md mln mm H 'au IIWIWIIKI QIIIX mmILuruI hy mlm council huvc pmvimIuI thu USS . um mth I QOIIIIIILIIIIL mums Il - ' '-' 1 ' 5 J 'xt' . In no spm1wmI 1 m mgmm clriw to - 'A - ' Q '.'.'L'IlIf an md Inu m Lhlrgu of thy IIUIIKLOIIIIILE cI.lmm hIIlL I 'ith LII umuul hmm ll hut IIIIIIKIJ. ADMINISTRATION SUPHRINTENDENT MR. IRVIN L. CONRAD As Atlmirztl of the WLIIULIROIICILI fleet of schools. Mr. Conrail has showx' his umlcrstzimliug of school children :mtl thcir problems in his tlziily work with them. SCHOOL BOARD By devoting their time :mtl cucrgics to the govcrniiig of the sclmrmls of Wztiwgikcmiictzl, the school hozml has rcmlcrctl an IIIVQIILIIIIUIC service to the miil- shipmcn :mtl cliucntury pupils of the flczt. 20 QL. In RJ - A. A clerk: NV. E. Pvllg CUM. P 1'1's ill:-nl: l' linger: A. E. Pen lilsuss. X s Always IIIIKICI' haivc done thcir In PRINCIPAL MR. FRANKLIN I-I. LAMAN Commzimlcr Lzlmaui, from his post on suis for rough :md choppy WCZIIIICI' storms which prcy on haplcss ships. SUIIILIIIIQ, ncvcr COl1lICIUlIIIlg, Mr. Gross, :md Mrs. Miller cst to smooth thc trouhlccl wzitcrs :md calm the storm of thc 1948-49 voyzlgc. MR. DEANS IJICRIJ GROSS MRS. CHARLES B. MILLER K. 5 ,gr LS -.wi 4,4 ,, 21 the hriclgc, has untiringly sfzinlicd the 7 :mai has nlonc his utmost to avoid thc mf . lu 1. Experiment MR. WALLACE BARR Z, Testing for Something? Vocational Agriculture, Future Farmers of America Advisor, Ohio State University, B. S. 'N 131 AGRICULTURE ! For those Who, Lifter they ulximlon ship, settle on the soil, Ll Glas: ix ' studying better methods of farming is offered. Under the helpful han Q f . ,S IM! Mr. Burr, these land-lubhers test produce, grow l1VCSlOCk,,I1Illl farm, or K O furni plots of land. ln this class you find the future providers of the W 9 -'ZZ 22 -.L LUGINBUHL l. lntcrcsting Sulijcct? MR. DARVIN Art Bluffton College, A. IS. 2. Paper :mtl Paint. Rcsult-Bcauty. , 3. Two Futurc Rcmluramlts QFD ART For tht- patrons of tlic arts, the USS Blume offcrs a class in painting, clrawing, skt-tubing, aml otlicr means of producing licauty on paper. Hcrc tllc mlm pupils rcprcitlucc still :mtl real life figures, make useful articles for the lmmc, aml, lay many other mcans, liclp to beautify thc voyagc of life. -EN To train the secretaries, stenograp- hers, and business men of tomorrow, classes in typing, shorthand, business methods, and bookkeeping are taught by Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Kriegbaum. A class in sociology is also offered to those who are interested. Top Picture Left - MR. ROBERT KREIGBAUM Bookkeeping I, Typing I and II, junior Business Training, Shorthand II, School Treasurer, Wittenberg Col- lege, A. B., Findlay College, Ohio State University. Right - MR. CARL HUTCHINS Sociology, Business Law, Distributive Fducation, Shorthand I, Boosters Club Advfsor, Athletic Director, Commer- cial Club Advisor, Future Retailers Advisor, Indiana State, B. S,. University of Pittsburg. , Middle Picture - Nimble Fingers. Bottom Picture - Demonstration. -.IN Q X t-HX f QPR I If 'N ix 'Irma x . N Y A . W r N' - I ll P7 24 COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC SCIENCE Here are the girls who are going to keep the home fires hurning for their hushantls. They have many types of skills taught to them -sew- ing, all kintls of cooking, hahy care, anal ether pertinent instruction for future housewifes. No more import'- ant classes are taught in the ship, for our fleet is huilt on private homes anal these girls will make those homes. Top Picture The Way to a Man's Heart- Mitltlle Picture MRS. ANNA NEWELL Iunior High, Freshman Home liconomics, Chairman of the Home Iiconomics Department, Cafeteria Manager, Ohio Wesleyan, A. ll. MISS GIZNEURA LANNING Home Economics II, III, IV, Future Homemakers of America Atlvisor, Iunior Class Atlvisor, Wit- tenherg College, IS. S., Ohio State University. Bottom Picture Is Through His Stomach XE.. I 25 ENGLISH They say the English language is the li to learn. Don't you believe it. lust heeaus must know the seven parts of speech, the of sentences, sentence structure, types of p anal clauses, punctuation, capitalization. c spelling, the exceptions to the numerous themselves, pronunciation, the tlillie 'en tween a geruntl antl a participle, atl nouns, verbs, to know all these things tl mean that it is hartl, it's just clown rigl ficult. Left - MR. F. E. PARKS English II, Music 7, S, Retrospect visor, Ohio Northern University, IS. S., Iu School of Music, B. M., Columbia Univ M. A. Top Michael Owlihello -Senior version llottom Freshman Classroom Presentation MISS CATHERINE M. CULLETON INLII l,lClLll'L'llb Ohio Northcfn University Ii. S., Ohio State Uniyersiiy M. A.. English III Elementary Principal. 26 Center - MISS ADA HUNT English I, IV, Chairman of English IQ ment, Chairman of Dramatic Depar Ohio Wesleyan University, IS. A., Ohie University, M. A. Right - MISS LUCILLE IIUSHOT English III, IV, Girls Physical Etlut Girls' Athletic Association Atlyisor, 4 leatlers Atlyisor. Ohio Northern Unix Il. S. I1 I :mul II L'UllI'SQ'S. Mglylvu IIIQ' gm' wor1'1ccI f wcfinl projccls. glrirrlml Univcrsily oi' Mcxium. FOREIGN LANGUAGES iifmmm csI:1I This IWIIFQISK' is gaming luoru mul what In my to llmsc l'CI1LIIL'lIIy Imczluli II IIILIKIILICIIJIS in OIII Spain. I,41ti11 is IZIIQCII .' I'IlIlI5I1Il5lllLII xxlm mah In Lulu IIIL llkl IIIQIICI' ICJIVIIIIILI. Iwo y -4 Q 4 4 mga' gm' oIIc1'wI. IIQIIC' Ingll point UI II1c 'au' in lhcsc four clzlsscs is the Ijurlugxlicm of mp G I'rcIIy 11511 Piclurc MISS RUTI I HUI.I. Spzmish I. II, I.:1lil1 I. II, I.1llIIxl'I1 AIIx'is1n', ufilon Cullcgc, A. Ii., Ul1IYL'l'SIIy UI Tours, mom W I'I5L'I'II7llIl VIls.u1 In IJIZZLIYLI NIX J rxitv B ll RQUH Q 'urn 'APAKJMW Anus Top Left - Must Be Hot. WNW- K Bottom Left -4 VVorking Haul? N'P INDUSTRIAL ARTS ln thc intlustrial arts tlepartnient are tountl thc future carpenters, metal vvoikeis yxeltlers, and ship architects Having learnetl to square a piece of vvootl, to use a lathe, clove tail a joint, antl use a saw, these boys can builtl any wootlen articles they neetl. First anal secontl class metal workers learn to cast useful articles in metals. The pre- Ilottom Right - The Finishing Touch. 1 . X A . T I ' . 1 , . . Q , 28 auto mechanics course teaches the boys to operate ilry lantl vehicles. Upper Right QL. to R.j MR. THOMAS STEELE General Science, Drawing ll, NN work Il, Football Line Coach, Re Basketball Coach. Iunior Hi-Y Atl Boys Physical liilucation, Ohio N .Jrn University, li. S. MR. WILLIAM PFTFRSOI lntlustrial Arts, VVootIwork ll, sity Football Coach, Track Coach sistant Basketball Coach, Ohio N ern University, ll. S., Kent State. MR. H. C. ISFCKVVITH Auto Mechanics, Metal VVork, 1 ing, Printing, Ratlio Club Atl Photography Club Aclvisor, Int State Teachers College, li. S., State University, General Motors ' nical Institute, Flint, Michigan. MATHEMATICS l11 this departn1e11t, tl1e lNlLlSllll7l11CI1 are taught ow to chart tl1e course ol our sl1ip. They master 1e X llllll y i11 algebra, angles, arcs, and triangles 1 plane geoinetry, llllkl tl1e n1ore difficult steps i11 lvallfetl algebra Lllltl solid geometry. For tl1e few l1o were interested. a special class in trigonometry as taught hy Mr. Criles. op Ia-lt M ilitlllgll l'rol1len1. otton1 Left - First Year Algebra Class. otton1 Right W lfxplaining a Theorem i11 Solid eometry. MR. IOI-IN G. CRITES Solid Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Chemistry, Physics, Head of tl1e Science Department, Sopho- more Class Advisor, Defiance College, A. B., Ohio, State University M. A. MR. VICTOR BLANK E Algebra, Plane Geometry, Sl1op Mllfll, General Math, Mechanical Corps Advisor, Director of Audio- Visual Education, Shelby County Normal School, Miami University, B. S., Ohio State University, M. A. 29 Q, in T' Ns I. A- An important factor in American History. VIRS. CHARLES R. MILLER ' X. 'X f - l . I 5 Civics, Senior Class AllX'lSLJ1', School Council Atlvisor, Heatl of the Social Science Depart- ment, Miami University, A. IS., Ohio State Uiiiversity, M. A. MRS. LUIDVVIiLL I3 INKLHY American History, Wcmrltl History, Y-Teens Aclvisor. Social Committee Aclvisor, Denison University, R. A. 2. AW Iscxis-' Commentators. SOCIAL SCIENCE This is the ship's tliplomatic department, preparing our men and Women for the rough waters aheacl in national and international affairs. The hasic principles of citizenship are learnecl cluring the first year ahoartl ship. Thirtl elassmen take up the stutly of worltl historyg second classmen learn the glorious past of their own countryg and finally the Civics classes instill the qualities that make for gootl citizens of America and the worlcl. 30 To deterniine Americzfs future scientists, courses in general science, biology, chemistry, and physics are offered to those who are interested. ln these classes, taught by Mr. Binkley and Mr. Crites, our Pasteurs and Curies study the human body and its processes, the elements and compounds which make up the world, work, energy, elegtricity, and the otber principles of science. 1. Physics Lab Period. 2. Stand Back l 3. Biology's Greatest Triumph-A Family of White Mice. 4. Hob and Spirit of Tb . H L 1 R - I Na 'i I Glu 5 I- MR. LUDWELL HINKLEY General Science, Biology, Senior Hi-Y Advisor, Freshmen Class Advisor, Ohio Northern University, IS. S., Ohio State University. 31 MRS. NELLE KO!-ILER . . . as sl1ip's nursc has clone Ll won- ilcrful job curing ilu- bouts of scusic ness uncl :my otlici' minor ills of thc USS lilumds minlshipmcn. MISS RUTH STIMMEL . . . as school SCL'1'CIilI'y has attcmlul to tlic meals of Ailmirzil Conrail :mal Commnmlci' Lzimzm on thc lvriilgc, :mal tlic minlslmipmcn on ilu' alccks. Hci' rcmly smile amd hclping liguul will bc misscil by ull. 32 wg MRS. FRITZ . . . from licr post in the galley luis rczlclicnl the licurts of thc midshipmcu lvy lici' splcmliil mculs. Willi lici' stall ol: lil-lpcm, shi: luis kcpr the USS Rlumc well ful. lisp - Rcscarcli. llnrioin --- Mrs. Prusar, Miss lvlillcr, Miss Sonncalcckcr, Mrs. Bonnorant. LIBRARY 'I'lic sliilfs library lias provcil to lic an invalualilc scrvicc to the niiilsliip- icn in tlicir cflorts to acliicyc an cilucation. For rcscarcli, for finding infor- lalion for tlicnics or cssays, or lor lcisurc rcailing niatcrial, tlic library is isily acccssililc. Always on lianil arc tlic librarians, who gladly assist when :lp is nccclccl. CUSTODIANS MRS. RINEHART . . . our feminine custodian x gives a personal touch to Blu You can usually see her polish the brass on deck and helt' wherever help is needed. MR. SCI-IIERHOLT . . . the faithful custodian down in the ship's boiler room. It is to him that we owe the heat on cold mornings. Mr. Schierholt is Blume's handy man, doing every- thing from firing the boiler to mowing the deckf, ff es 34 MR. RINEHART . . . can usually be see swabbing thc decks during eighth period and after school. It is also to him that we owe the annual clean up done each summer at Blume. 'QE MR. MCLEAN . , . Mac has found his Way into the hearts of all students at Blume. Wlienever anyone Wants any- thing done, Whether it be little or big, they go to HMac , for they know that he will be glad to do it. BLUME HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR CLASS PLAY 66Brides To Bu On ll? November 48 the Iunior Class presented us its uzmuzll play, the comedy nllrides to Burn. The play, directed by Miss Adu Hum, revolved about 11 mid-western college town, :md the troubled loves of college students. The preseutzltion was ll huge success and real ral- t ut lugumed through the Clmztraeterizutions. CAST AND C OMMITFIPFS How l: Al. Phillips. NI. Scllulnann. U. llyne, usnr H s xr mms on is lx: henry. N. llurlup. Miss Hunt. Director. ' Row 2: K. Crow. C. VValke-r. B. llarrod. j. Intl B I-rm onru o urs l umm XYal1r1:r. C. Ilovg.flu'l'. Row 3: B. Stoll. K. Link. li. BOL'hdoll. YV. llou 7 mu 10112, lln ldnpol D Nl ms 1'. Miller. il. Niulmrrlson. M. Mm-ighn. 36 X CAST Miss Lctitiu Gunily f 'l'isl1 j Mary L. Schumann Gilroy Gunily f'AGil j Lynn Dcniston fjl1lI'lL'C llorlzinil QWirlowj Susan Milcs Gcrtruilc liorlunil fwl'I'Llklyu, loycc Kutrcrlmcnry H11 1'cz lil HllZ1ll'tl C Hz1p j Irvin Groff Frank Fulton f Futs j I-Iowzml Hcngstlcr Suc Prcnliss fM2llllb Nancy I-Iurtup Hotchkiss Qliutlcrj Vlfillizim Olils Sllptlllll Pipp QC cncm kj Iunis Phillips Mxulglmc Cizispurillzi flvldlllllllb Hclcnc I-Iync Dr. Ioncslwy fllczif ilcntisrj Ken Prcsar Ai 'mr A R: X il? fr is in SOPHOMORES Non l: -lack Adanlw. llvnry Xlmii. Harp .xl'L'lll'l'. lunc' Arlnslrung. Rugs-r Bakvr. Lnniac Bun-lulolt. Nlzxry ISA-llznny. Dun Botkin. Row 2: Pa! l'mws'rxuck. Nlilinrd Buyer. Nancy Braiding. Charlcs llrvnilingvr. Nlarria Bra-lltlillyicr. 'Yuan Brown, Nlickvy Burdcn. Cmn- Calduvll. Row S: Earl Canlplwll. Bill ifanlpvr. l,ilfl'il'i2l Clay. Elclrvd Codling. YVanda Clnncr. Cmnlix' Covad. Huh Craig. Dun Cnlnlninw. Row 4: Hr.-My Duty. Bill lluly. Tcnn l'lrh. .Knna EYs'l'n11:ll1. lilizahclh l i-chu. Happy Urvgg. l ranL-is Cruli. junior Cross. A' R , N iff ,fx wr' Huw 5: Kathryn llagvr, Guralzlinc Hall. NYillia1n llards-sty. Peg liarlnlan. jznnvs Ilan-r. Ycllna lh-xnlingcr. Dick HL-nnncrl. Mary llcl fllvr. Row G: Rosalyn llvrron. Dick llolv. jacqualin llolc. Alvina llollw lmchvr. Hull: llollvnhaciu-r. Patsy l'IllLfhl'W. Tholnas lialns. Jacquvlin .lon Huw T: Ruy.:cr Kantnrr. Marian Kath-r, NVillis Keller. Bernice K1-yr Virginia Knnch. llarricl Kridlcr, Kara-n Knck. Ch-ln Limln-rl. lion 8: lc-rrv Nlalnog. Don Mailu-xvs, Roland Metz. lidith Nlinni janc Nluriiingiizllx Alum- Nlyvrs. Blarilyn Nlycrs, Ruth Nfyvrs. S 31 HEI! 'FT l h 6. iw -A E mf ,. iii K us' 1 3 A . 15 K 9 !. -1 I I i b ww? Q ' in ik 1 H ,. 1 r .Q , 4.. fi-fr . 3 X Q I A K is . as ' vs' 0-, . 1 .Q I fr. . A i i K 'QB 'V 'ff Q i i - i ' X - X g. , . ' f iv ..:' in'a -f if , if ix in E ? aww- N .5 f A E 14 - - ' Q I i jk A . . , H wa, nf Ag K, F W , I ' Q: lgz, Q 5 V . M in an ki . an W A ' ' HOMEROOM 5 OFFICERS 'llnp lvil f limnn -32 50.11011 tl.. in KJ H. Mu 1-lm-1. V-rxiu' Dirz'c'!m': K. hlrnh. l'r'c-Jul:-lvl: Stmvwlinu Nl. Nm-hullv. Svc-rrhllx Nl. 54-lun-r. Y. l'r1-xiclvnl Top lliglxl ff limun 'il f- Svulvll l,. l'rf1- cr. Smwir-r Dir4'c'lur: lf. l'ivlxl17ll11. Svc- rrluryz Slumling - ll. l'r1--nr. l'rc'i1lm'nl: ll. Nvulanul. Y. l'r1-siclm-nt. Iiullum lvl! Iiunm I1 Shuuliml NI. Hnyfr. X. l'r1' illvnl: Xl. llul1l4'll. l'rm'sid4'llII Ii. C'znupz'1'. M-1'xi1'v llfrutnr: Ss-ulctl -' I hm lrnng. Hvrlwlzlrp. l'lll Rzmln 23 - 51-zllrrl P. liullmn ll 1, Ihxxxrr-1r1 x. M-:wif-0 Ilirvrlvn': l'. llnrhmm. N-c'l1'lall'3: Mumling - li. lxamlm-r. Profids-nt: ir! 1 I T 5 Q.. 1 -1. V.: Y 1 Run l: Dun Nm-ulzlml. limily X1-wluml. ,lim Nvilvr. Bill Pvlly. Carol Ph-nning. llvzuu' Pre-war. l.ori.s l'rim'-1-1. .hlann Pruitt. lion 2: lh-nry lh'im-kr. Paul lliclwrl. livlly llm'tlL'r, fll'0I'Ill' Huck. l.u1'll:l Hlxrlx. Normal Huck. Hairy S4-hixlillvr. Nod Schulvr. Run Ii: Marilyn S1-llulll. Mary l.u S1-Inu-r. ,Ivun Shalnvr. Dun Shun. Frvd Shun. llirllalrml Slam-lm. Hnrlmral Schulll. Kirlh Shustvr. lhm I: I'nl Sluih-ry, Larry Slnilll. Nlnry I.nu Spm-aw. Nurnm Shlhlm-r. Krrmil Slroll. Gun' Thrusll. Nlnrilxn Thrush. Slvlln Yorln-vs. M. Hnrclc' ly. X. l'rvxlds'nl. P J .5 - l Huw 5: lwllv Whit. Sully Wkklvll. Qlnm- NYills. Slmrlrm- Hills. Nlury Him-millvr. Dun XYing4'l. Saullx Ycrlwl. ,Izumi lorn. Sllirlc-3 Zwichcl. ? A . N4 P G 'G' T: 7 M 1, f c. V s- if 'F 'X E: Q? ir 'H g J ' M, ,c3? 'ff-r 4 1 1 ' In F 5- K' f 4 'W' 9' - Q ,Q ! 'W' K ' A A ' ln .. - Q L, .gif ' K 1 Nu L , , Q 'pg 3 . 'Q , ,,-1-, ,.,, Q3 - , Q' 1 . Ii ,ul w Q, w K A -. up . A kt' H- , 9, - . . . it-A 1- 1 f x f. , ' m - X, h W 1 - W X Q -A . N 'W -Q ' On - s- ' s' I g ,A I - Q- Ab' SA gtg, 1 H' ' K wi -- ' Q 1 ,E W 5 b ' f Y f ' QA .A S . hai 4 ., L. V v Am 4 Q 6 A gf. Ir l A 1390-Q in ix A ,I . s. 5 Q X . 5 - Q . L4 . V Q' rf' M' ' I 'rig pm. X . xt -A Qur- ix .Q r v. A 'ss V ' , A KV Wa J V V A I . wx 1 4 C'W ' , 'Lama...-M431 BASKETBALL The list of maritime heroes is endless and, though our boys won only a single game, we think they should be added because of their fight and never- say-die attitude. Always outscored, never outfought, they came close to many wins, only to have Lady Lucki' twist the wheel in the wrong direction. b An amazingly accurate New Bremen team tripped the Redskins in the opener, 29-24. The next week against South High of Lima, they played their best game of the season, coming within several points of them at times. The final score was no indication of the general tenor of the game, ending 44-38. Indiana proved it has backetball teams when the Bluffton, Indiana, team squelched the Redskins, 82-37. Coldwater, currently leading their league, top- ped the boys, 48-21. Our old rival, St. Marys, played to a stand still in the first three quarters, came back to hand us our first league loss, 57-34. A pair of tough, up-state ball clubs ran over the Redskins, to Mansfield Madison, 52-36, and the next night, another loss, Blume 25, Upper Sandusky, 54. The big city team, Marion Harding, had a tough time scoring 54 points to our 33. Wapak, leading all the way, dropped a close one to our Class B neighbor, Delphos jefferson 41-39. Bellefontaine proved they had a right to the lead in the Western Buckeye League race by trouncing the Redskins 55 to 30. Ligonier, Indiana was puzzled by our floor but managed to come out ahead at the gun, 38-29. Van Wert proved to be our undoing by coming from behind, as Ief- ferson did, and defeating us, 44 to 43. Ada came out with one of the stronger area teams this year, but they were lucky to get away with a 79 to 39 victory. Kenton showed a clean pair of heels to our winless but fighting Redskins, by scoring 61 points to our 41. Bluffton fast broke the Redskins to a 70 to 40 cleaning. There seemed to be a million of the little guys. Celina brought a set- shot artist to the Blume Gym and went away with a 55 to 39 victory. Wapak garnered its first win against the rough, tough Alumni by scoring 11 points in an overtime fray and winning the game 49 to 40. Sidney's queer floor didn't hinder the Redskins, but luck was against our team. They dropped this last game of the year 53 to 44. Bad luck dogged the Redskins in the tournament, too. They had the good fortune of drawing last year's and this year's District champions, Findlay. They went down fighting, 62 to 27. Mb suit Q I .rf 2 6 I ., 0 if . Tlimugli tlic iict of tlic basket can bc sccn tlis 1948-49 basketball stars- lirm-st Seri, Dick Kattcrliciiiy, Tom MQKQ-cvcr, Bob Van Skivcr, Charles Copclziml, Kcrmit Sti-uh, Haroltl Link, Don Stincbaugli, Paul Rickcrt, Don Ncwlaiitl. licmxitli tlic playcrs arc tlicir managers, lim Metzger and lack Umbaugli. SENIOR PLAYERS Charles Copeland one of the most serious on the team . . regarded game as a must Win . . followed directions . . sank a real long shot against Celina game making everyone happy. Dick Katterhenry intelligent ball player . . could sink 'em from the mid- dle of the floor regularly . . shot Well with his left hand . . good ball handler out frontg set up the plays . scrappy. Harold Link easy-going, six-foot tall forward . . one of the best shots on the team . . a good feinter . . played well despite bad ankles . . was seasons high point man. y Tom McKeever one of the best fakers on the team . . sank great many pivot shots . . rebounds well against boys four or five inches taller than him- self . . seemed to be in the best form with the odds against us . . jumped Center. Earnest Seer Was very accurate from around the foul circle . . played a guard most of the time . . sank a couple from way out, against Marion-Hard- ing . . level-headed. Bob Van Skiver captain of the team . . hardest Worker and sparkplug of the squadg little, but deadly accurate from his guard spot . . he couldn't be stopped on his fast break to the left side of the basket. QL. to R.j Coach Lynch, Coach Steel, Coach Peterson. ,.l. fa M PM .-5, ,J vi -k ' , 54352 s ., ' H -we F-f gffaxx :ur if 6 F :X 1 X' 1 '31 A sf ' 1 Q uf ff , WL , BOOSTERS CLUB ' 1 luskclbull squads on to YICIUYY was rhu gum Clmccring our lootbnll :ma 1. of the 1948749 Roosters Club. At the pcp msc tiugs and intcrship QLIIUCS, lcd f rl ' lub wut thcil' hczlrts into thc chccrs by thc cl1cc1'leudc1's, thc members 0 ns c 1 :md yclls w I lc of thc plnycrs. hich dial so much to holster tu' mom l. - OH'icc1's M B. Stoll. Scc1'ctg11'y: M. lirzluligalm, Prcsidcnl. 2. - IXKIQIYCSS by the PI'CSiLlL'11I. 4 - Pcp Mccting. 1 if I. W .f. 32, iff Yw H 1u ' 5 V- Lcfs PEP BAND A nt-w urgxlltizzltion ulmurtl, thc pcp lmgmtl was very glctivtf zlt thc pcp lllR'L'IilIgS, L'l'L'ilIiI1g Ll zcstful ZIIIIIOS- lultcrc for our szlmul 111tt'rt'st m llfllf lclits. ML'lIll7L'l'S of the UTULIW could :W 1 also lvc sccm :md l1t'z11'nl :lt our lute - ship lmskurlmll gzuuss. c?U,MlLlfIL'L1 by f:I1lll'lL'S Prcsnr :md lim Mmxgcy th: lmncl truly livtwl up to its nztmc. lion Huw Hun Huw iv' if w I: C. pl'0t2ll . li. lfrzmk. ,I. Xlougx-y. J. Hiclmrclson. j. Mon 2: RI. llucglwr. j. Kullrrllvllry. ll. llurrud, II. Pllillipw. 43: Nl. llrnuiigann. Nl. Sclunnann, I,. Huck. 4: K. Hut-cligcr, R. Bailey, S. Nlilcs, N. Harhlp. K i N 4 l BLA..-1... x 1 - Assembly Duty. 7 -- At ll lizlskctlxtll Game. 45 QM. N .R ,- L eg,-3..:,WL . Y f xx, 6 -gglz RNA 15.0. ' E ,i'sfX ,XA ,., 3 74 .z 4 e x 1 , 'Suk E 'Q W i , 2 v Q Q 1 5 Page igjiiiikgggflffg N-35c2'iA5HzMf 1 Q ,, . , , 1 g 2 2 , , . - 1 1 5 5 S K i E A . ff I x ,ZZ L. , : Q - fi ' N1 -i i - K- L ' Quai 3 if l' j if .1 1 fi .I-A . -'IV Lia! 4,41 2 b 'A N , -'- S. 1 L' sf if , 5.4 Q - sr ly A ' K , 1 K fp g A V5 7... 5 Y J . Q ix CHRISTMAS Last Call For Chow. Streamers. Duhlilihhh- XVIIZIYHS Up, Doe Whutclia Doing, Girls? Senior Cliristnins Party. rlqllkillg Down or Putting Up? Pleasant Dreams, Miss Lzinnin Hanging lcicles. Christmas Dance. 0 i, 5 i , or Q 7 W 3. -1. 5. 2-' V ga: E . L W 48 E I. 4 Rctro Szmlcsmc Adoration of the Child. Band Bzmqucr A Bring on Nw Chou Clmupcrouiug Ll Dance. Hot Dogs, Pop, Coffcc, Candy. I p-1-P' I I --1' 8 3. .,, ,MQW ,ww mum ,aww f 'ls' 8.5 l I ,LQ, 1-Z! O 5 x ,ibwr ,Qt 5 s I ev rf. Y-TEENS The purpose of this group of girls is to promote better understanding between the first and second class WAVES, racially, religiously, and socially. To understand foreign countries more fully, the girls had a night meeting in which they represented different countries by skits. This group collected, polished, and shined shoes and hemmed towels for the Iunior Red Cross. During the year, the first and secondiclass WAVES, together with the first and second class seamen, have participated in many activities.. On March 25 they sponsored a very successful orchestra dance, and they also discussed hoy and girl relationships. Top Picture - Row 1: M. Brautigam, C. Walker, L. Mathews, Specs. B. Ruck, B. Frank, I. Steva, j. Richardson. j. Katterhenry, Mrs. Binkley. Row 2: M. Kah. L. Schwcr, A. Prieser, A. Mulholland, 1. Ingleduc, P. Peterson, R. Weissling, N. Conrad.. B. Harrod, N. Hartup, M. Dclong. Row 3: D. VVilges, L. House, S. Miles, S. Thrush, P. Miunich. P. Finley, D. Schierholt, I. Phillips, M. Althoff. A. Sammetingcr. V. Lanniug. Row 4: C. Hnegner, K. Crow, B. Stoll, H. Hyne, L. Kantner, M. Meighen.. P. Headapnhl, M. Schumann, M. Roberts, j. Gott. G. Wlahrer. Alrent: M. Ballweg M. MaeDowell, I. Mougey, V. Stiles, N. NVhitc. Middle Left - Officers-Standing KL. to RJ - Janet Steva, Treasurer, Loretta Mathews, Secretaryg Sue Specs, V. President, Seated - Bernedn Buck, President. RED RECTANGLE As is the Y-Teens, the Red Rectangle is a group of third class WAVES who work together to he tolerant af all people, whatever their race, creed, or nationality. As one of their special projects, they bought clothes to me sent overseas to a ten year old girl. For recreation they had a hayride in the fall and in the spring they :omplimented their mothers with a tea. At the close of the year the girls enjoyed an outdoor picnic. Row : NV. Comer, C. YVills, L. Ruck. M. Katter. P. Clay, ll. Gregg, J. Armstrong, Mrs. Hartup. Row B. Shultz. B. Roeder, C. Cozad, N. Brading, A. Eversman, E. Newland, L. Bechdolt, M. Brent- linger. Row .3 J. Myers, M. Myers, 1. Momingstar, E. Fischer, M. Archer, H. Kridler, M. Schindler, M. Specs. Row : P. Bowersoek, j. YVills, K. Kuck, N. Ruck, M. Sehwer, M. Schultz, P. Slattery, M. Thmsh. Middle Right - Ufficers-Standing - Marian Hatter, President, Seated - lL. to HJ - Luetm Huck, Reporter: Patty Clay. Secretary-Treasurer, Happy Gregg, V. President. joint Meeting-Given by the Red Rectangle. 51 WT? , , , Q Q L 6 52 JR. 81 SR. HI-Y An organization of first and second classmen, the Senior Hi-Y is formed to give a balanced life aboard hip-spiritually, athletically, and s:holastically. The club has made this cruise one of the busiest in many 'ears by presenting a talent and style show in the fall, being in charge of the concession stand at a football game, and eo-operating with the Y-Teens in sponsoring a school sing led by Mr. George Campbell, nation- illy known song leader. Members of the club went ashore to attend district conventions and returned with nany new ideas. A picnic with the Y-Teens closed shipboard activities for the year. listablished to lurther develop the Christain ch 'racter of all its members, the junior Hi-Y is a group of hird and fourth elassmen. These fellows have done much this year to make the life aboard ship more inter- sting. The year's activities started with their annuil initiation for new members. From there they branched rut to such things as play nights and varied and interesting meetings. Mr. Steele was their advisor. .t 7 Top Pieture - Jr. lli-Y - Row l. M. Boyer, D. Winget, B Craig, D. Presar, T. Brown. D. Newland, M. Burden. ,I Iloward, O. Lambert. Row 2: A. Fiebelkorn. C. Merkle. F. Stolzenbneh, E. Campbell, VV. Hardesty, D. Mathews. P. lliekert, j. llartley, j. llardaere. ltnw 3: R. Baker, N. Sehuler, D. Presar, D. Richardson, D. Selnierholt, D. Thomas, N. lirh. D. Schierholt, J. Freeman J. Watt. Absent: I.. Koch. Top Middle - Officers of junior lli-Y. ltow l: T. Brown, V. President: D. Preenr, President. Row 2: M. Burden, Program Chainnan: D. Newland. See- retary. Lower Middle - Officers of Senior Ili-Y. Row l: R. Roediger, Secretary: li. Van Skiver. President. llow 2: N. Frame. Chaplain: 1. Taylor. Prograln Director: Mougey. V. Pre ident. Bottom Picture - Sr. lli-Y - llow l: j. llrentlingerf, I. Q ' Taylor. J. Mougey. li. Yan Skiver. R. ltoediger. N. Frame, K. llrerar, D. Katterhenry. Mr. Hinkley. . . Row 2: E. Mertc. N. Rader, J. Kelley. ll. llengstler. , Knoeh, J. Prueter. li. Taylor, D. Pftiuebaugh. J. Metzi . 3 I. I How 3: R. Olds. WV. Uldg XV. Ever man. C. llurdesty l. Denistun, ll. Huthlcr. D. Kah. F. Miers. T. Reed. Q . Absent: J. Aeheon, li. Campbell. C. liarl, R. Earl, ll. Eisert. N. Erh. B. llarrod. E. Knoeh. C. Line. T. Melieever. B. Schwab:-row, B. VVrlxh. l I lo 1... lv il' , Ill' 'lt . -' 'I y . . . l ' 4 4 'l lop Picture , p .- George Campbell ll - . I I 'Q Bottom Picture . ' lr. Hi-Y Q1 53 l RADIO CLUB The only contact a ship at sea has i with its home base is radio tion. This club, then, wa most vital in our scope ' ular activities Mr. Beckwith again ric . .. did a capable job in teaching the Sparks of our ship their trade. communica- s one of the of extra-cur future Top Picture - Think it will work? Bottom Pieture - Row l: H. johnson. H. Strolnn. J. X SVinget. Mr. Beckwith. Row 2: B. Petty. J. Malueg. il. Ozikinun. 0. Schu- mann. I.. Lunz. Row 3: J. Metzger. P. Lenhart. T. Iiznns. J. Earl. Ah-ent: M. Kaehler. R. Schneider. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Mixing developer, printing their own shots, making portraits of themselves'- all these were activities of the USS l5lume's camera fiends. Under Mr. lleckwillfs supervision, they learned a trade that is invaluable to the ship. Top Picture - Developing. Bottom Picture - Row 1: R. VVelJb, D. Campbell, 0. llxnnge. F. Stolzenhach. Mr. Beckwith. Row 2: T. Hole. H. johnson. I. Oakinzin. K. Koch. Row 3: E. Codling, B. Petty. G. Crosley. F. Cope lmtcl. J. Phillips. How 4: j. Metzger. A. Pruitt. Ii. Bailey. M. Kaehler D. Hole. JUNIORS LE.: S Viliccru f Ntnmling il.. lu RJ - 'l'. Rvvd. Secretary- Yllxrking on the Prom Tun uzrur: li. Iii-vrt. SL-rvirv Dirn-dur: K. Prl-snr. Y. lJ!'PSlCll l'lf1 'm:.lLcl A ll. llvllglsllvr. l'rm'slcls'nl. llunu-rzrrm Ullfcor- - 'lop lvl! f lluum lli -51-ulul. ,I. Pllillips. l'r0-.lllvl1l: C. Vhllrl-r, Svrvicv Dirvdnrz lnvrl ng.. li. lllkllll. Sm'rrl:lry-'l'r1'al-urvr: li. Slmw. Y. l'rs'sicl1-Ill. lliulx! ff lirmun 5 - S4-ntvrl. ll. lla-n5.5-llvr. l'r1-xiclm-nl: Shxmling. K. Kolllvr. Sccrutary-'I'r0zliurvrg ll. lux 'cl'x'u' Dirl-m'lul'. l1u4'r lf-lt - llfrfm ii - H1-nlvcl. K. l'r0-zur. l'r1'sitlvnl: Slzlmling Nl. Rolla-rls. S0vrvlary-'I'rs':lsllrl'r: T. Pull svrxiu- Dfr1'xlm': Nl. SL-llumulm. N. l'rvsilll'lll. xer lliglxl llumn -l - Svnlccl. l.. D1-ni-hm. Prvnillcnlz Slnmling. lx. Crow. Service Dlrvchbrz H. 1 X' Pu' ffl:-ul: Ii. l'4'r-l'1!+'ll. S1-crm-lun-'l'rval'llr1-r. JUNIORS Opposite Page - Row 1: Phyllis Headopohl, Howard llengstler, Doris Hobler, Connie Hoegner, Thom- ton Hole, Howard House, VVava Houtz. Row 2: Helene Hyne, Harold johnson, Dick Kah, Lois Kantner, Joyce Katterhenry, Virgil Knerr, Eugene Knoch. Row 3: Kenneth Kohler, Harold Kohlreiser, Vernoleen Lanning, Paul Lenhart, Gerald Line, Kathryn Link, Loren Lunz. Row 4: Jim Metz, jim Metzger, Susan Miles, Patricia Miller. Mary Meighn, jack Oakman, WVilliam Olds. Raw 5: Arlene Parish, Richard Pepple, Janis Phillips, Gene Pohlahle, Kenneth Presar, Melba Bausch, Tom Reed. Row 6: Juanita Richardson, Mary Ellen Roberts, Don Rupert, Richard Schneider, Sally Schuler, Mary Schumann, Orville Schumann. Thr liow 7: Bill Schwaberow, Bob Shaw, Don Stinebaugh, Beverly Stoll, Herman Strohm, Jim Tester, Blerle us . Row 8: Don Veit, Ronald VVallace, Connie NVahrcr, Charlene VValker, Buddy NVehb, Dale VVeber, john VVinget. Row 1: Jack Acheson, Tom Baughart, Evonda Bechdolt, John Brentlinger, jim Brown, Richard Burden, Bruce Campbell. Row 2: Robert Camper, Marjorie Codling, Nancy Conrad, Katie Crow, Marybeth Delong, Lynn Denis- ton, WValter Downhower. Row 3: Charles Earl. Robert Earl. Richard Eiscrt, Nelson Erb, Ilelcn Fisher, Marvin Fisher, Barbara Frank. H Row 4: Mary Ann Frank, llazel Gicrhart, joan Gott, Irvin Croft, Bob Harrod, Barbara Harrod, Nancy artup. Tax, m C wig V TQ in-x av I nn 3 Q W f fr I' 9 L 35 N 3 5, . Q AW. Q ef! ' K .. S ga i , A 9 I 1 Q b . . , ' 1' M - .. L fi-fx G, 1 -ea- , Q- f F Y j 1 ' 7 A . ' ' A W 1 ' A N :Q gf ', P . ' ...M A 1 'L T4 j 2 i vu f 1 , ik. V ' - .... ' 1' ff- ffm. fe .V L L V ' x. 9122 -J' 3? X - 9 'ls G.. GJ Q. 4 , t J' ' 5 - - A G.. S av 4 K f fm 1 j 0 ar' Q . 'L V Y ' , Ln 1 I .V.. . I J I A ,,q ,1i1.i'T i A Q- ,- .N 1, 1:-. Q iv N fm' ' 4 COMMERCIAL CLUB Composed of business education majors the Commercial Club is for those who are interested in pr' gressive business methods. This organization acquaints them with the business establishments of Wap koneta and this year, to get this information. shore trips were taken to banks, factories anal the telephor company. Speakers were enjoyetl on such subjects as social security and finance companies. The club spoi sorecl a Christmas party anal an after-the-game clance. Lefi Piclurc - Siglvi-Seeing Trip Aflmrv. Lower Left -' Officers - QL. to RJ M. Schindler. Tren urerg V. Still: . V. Presidcnig Al. Omlcr, President. Lower Right - Row 1: Mr. Hutchins. V. Stiles. J. Omler. M. Schindler. Nl. Myers. Row 2: P. Bows-rsot-k. H. Kridlcr, M. Hcngsller. D. Morning'-tar. Raw S: E. Newland, L. B1-uhdoli, XV. Comer. M. Engle. 58 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION This ycitr has provcil to hc one of thc husicst for our scat-going mcrcliziiits. ln Octohcr rlicy suilccl to Bowling Grccii Uiiivcrsity for thc rcgioiizil convciitioii. whcrc they hzitl thu honor of liziving first flLlSSlllilI1 luck Taylor clt-att-il rc- gionail prcsiilciit. In Mzirch thcy aciit Sue Specs, Nt-nl Frame, :mtl luck Taylor to Culumhus for thc ,tzttc convcntioii. Thcy rcturiictl 0 ship once morc triumphant fvith rcprcscntaitivc lack stzxtc pres- ilcnt. Tlic nzitionztl convention, in hc spring, saiw luck clcctctl to thc most of nzttioliail vicc prcsitlciit in 'linirgc of puhliczttions. Class work hats taught thc lb. Ii. tuclciits thc in's :tml out's of stilcs- nzmship :tml has provccl its worth ry tht- work of the incliviiluztls in hcir rcspcctivc stores. ,vw Top - Ulficors - Svaih-il ll.. in RJ ll. Tziylur. Shih- l'i'm'siclvnL Nillillllill Yicc l'r4-sidvni in Chu uf Puhlicnliuns: S. Sin-vs. l'rt'sid0nl. Lurail Clmplvr: N. l 'i':um'. Y. l'r0sirlc1il, l.m-:il Chaplvr: Slllllll ing - Y. Slilvs. Svrrrhil'y-'I'rc:lsllrv1': ll. Zwivhvl. Rcpurlw. Middle' - Display at Shilo Cmwcniiim. llullnm - Scaled - ll.. In RJ N. lfrzunv. S. Spvi- , Y. SFI-'. Sl: l' ' - M-. ll -l' Allviilwrgvr, D. Zwiehvl. N. n0lll'Il2lllgll, Y. NYCIQIJ. T. liill:'n0ur, ,lj tlraylfvrim Im, ' nu um, The FFA Plll'II2lIUCl1I11l'y p1'uccdL11'c lcnm luccguuc unc of the best, Chzlrlcs Hzmlcsty .md Kcn Prcsur xx LIVVLIIXICLI thc stzltc furmcr nwgmls in thc summcr for mc1'ilo1'ioL1s work on thc Iamd. Sl. .Xnuunl IIIIINIIIUI. 1. Il2ll'IIilI'Ill'IlIARl'y I,l'0l't'lIllI'l' 'll-ann. l. Ufficcrs - Sczllcll II.. In RJ II. I5uII1kvr. SL'C'l'l'I1ll'fl C. llnrclcsty. I,I'l'SIlIl'llI1 Standing f R. Iiamhwr. Ih-pmivr: I.. Dvnisizm. Y. Prcsidl-ni: II. liiwri. 'Ivl'l'ZlSllI'l'l'. 2. Row I: ll. Il4x1'cIigc'l'. II. Ilnilcy. II. Kamincr. I.. Da-ni-hm. C. Ilnrd- 4-xly. Il. BllIIlkl'l'. II. ICI-1-rl. ll. IlI1 IK'l'. I . Slum. Huw 2: IV. Cop0IzuuI. II. IIl'l'llIIIl1j1L'l'. D. Pre-ur. Ii. I,l'l il!'. D. Iiupcrt. T. IIOIv. N. llalclrl. D. Riclmrmlsoll. AI. Pzurivilv. IC. NYchcr. How 3: K. Prv nr. C. Slmllrcr. YY. ICu'rfnmn. II. I'mwm'mL'k. I.. Km-Il. D. 'I'Immns. NV. I'qHlZIL'l'. .-X. Slmw. I. l x'azivr. Y. Xlyn-rx. ll. Kinrlh-. Huw 4: Il. kUIlIl'l'I3L'IA. ll. LYIIIIIQIIILIII. C. I,imIn-rt. II. MMI. XY. Km-llcr. ,l. Kzmlncr. D. K2ll'l'II'IK'N. NI. K2ll'IlI1'l'. K. Ifnilvy. I. Illlpvrl. Xl. Thruf . IV. Ilnrdvsty. .Nlrsl-ni: II. kin-llv. NI. I1-IIcI. Nl. I.uzw. IC. xIL'l'II. II. SL-Ilncidcr. S1-hununm, B. Sclluzxlu-num. C. VIIIIYIINII. Illk' l' 'N ' 5 ' ' ,,n.1In.l .lkxtlllllllhlllllllllUI mln In II. X was lo lwuy mlrglpcs fm' ilu' Illllllbl' llllll F H A Nkllllll' Illllllk' Q'L'UIlUIIllk'S l'UOlllS. KIIITISIIIIQIS I mls .lml 5lLlIl0lIL'I'Y xwrc mlnl uul sglln-s I'lY I sl amps wcu- collcclul In In-lp Illlllll up .1 luml I-0l'1l crystal lull Io lm uscal for mlunccs. fl L AI 4Il5II'lL'I lllcclllws nl IAIQIITUKI :mal Fmt 4 L. I 7 m'c1'y'. llglrlxuxl IIIIIVIISII was clmsvu mln ' Illxl pal1'l1411m'11I:1r1qm. 41ml Iillllll' N clmmcn NICK'-l5l'k'SlllL'llI ul flu nlistricl lm ilu' yum' ll!-ll?-5ll. If 'N' Vi 'Y NI-vvlgmfl I up l . 2 . n f I In,1l I'I4Iulm' -- Nrh ffllrhllns Inu' Iln- Ilullll' ICC. Ihmlll. mllmn l'irIun- - Ullzu-xw f N-nlvml ml.. lu IIJ X. Nvlvlx. In 'ell-ul: l', Ilinlcx. Nm-.-'Il'4'm.: Shmrli if-Y W., Wx . , '-' ' : . 'lg1L . 'lm'4 . .xx 1.1 In 1 I'IL-hu'- f Row I: . 'nnr1, '. ugllcs, Y. NVQ-IJI1, S. Yrrfel. QI. 'NI1n'ningslul'. lion 2: Il. IInlcIlI.ins. ll. Iluxlurlvr. II. Ynxrln-cs, XI. Xlyvrx Ihm 33: NI. YI'il1h'l'. il. Cross, IJ. Xlurningllalr. Iiullmn I'IrIurv - Ilon I: S. Sm-Ilim-rllull. I'. I-'inla-y. Xliss I.:nun mg. D Hou Ihnx . Zwivlu-I. II. 'l'I1rusI1. 2: IC. X1-vlnml, IC. Nlinnivll. .L Ilnllm-nInu'Iu'l', KI, lh-llunw I: S. Sclnllvl. NI. Ifranllx. I. form. l'. Nlinnis-Il. .Ill-4-nl: XI. Ilvllalnn. XI. I'I4'lg. -I. IInII'. QI. Muxulm-5. NI. U 4-In-r. 61 W Q .,,,..'f ' ,M .Nd v Q . 3 mmf we f iz, ., ,, 1 'Y' , Q sn v 1 l' mf I. , . if A ., 1 21 ,M if 'Z 15 ,. ff i ww . as 5 ' all-,, 1 . ,w .,,g,y x . ZQWZQQQKM' m lg. ' 5' Nw. k miwfifwmq f -W ff . Mm l W 4, ,W lm: ' ...M .M if 4, fi v -. -wr ,N,1qi,,.-,':w, .K A . J, 'fs wg -A 1 gi A 'Fw 3 5 w 5 0 W-M. ff , h M Q. , ,. ,ff ,. gn fa ,ff . A 'M-w. uwpff . N ,- 4,3 'X' 74 Q 'ex U 1 K lp ffl?ffi4-rffgwv -X . 5 Af- 1- .awry .535n,??f5,2,-A, I--ifwgz,-,QS yzkw , Qf ,M X , r - -Q- fins. ,NG g if . O sw fl: '- 1 f if Q J f f - . ' 5 5 'A -argl-. T' xg 4 R Q, ff, ?f' 2' S ' ' X mznx 5 W ,mn J JZ, 1 A ai 4 .,1Q,,,- ,:' ., Y? 'vi'-'fwfhcr .. ' 4 ' 2 ,El Jaxx ,V,,Qw, 1, ' 1-,,,'jQ 1 'ff' fs V ., Q W' fc 1? '?? 4l,fZi?, ti if ' ,013 rj' ,423 In 1 1 c I U u X, , .4 'f I 3 yy aa4.I,w'f-bi. ,Z ' iqifgff W 'Aff 1. ,319 x , . Vw .S ff: .:- C ,- my . , J ez' rv U the 1948-49 season. Wapak 5 Wapak 9 Wapak 4 VVapak 2 ',':Wapak 7 mWapak 9 :6f'l1OLlI'HlllHCIlI Gamej COACH LYNCH land. an I: lx. Kohler, ll. WYoll'1'. N. Fralllle. K. Stroll. E. SL-rr. fl. Line. H. VVH BASEBALL A twenty-one gun salute to the U. S. Blume's hasehall teaml Ortlinary ship hasehall teams are lucky to Win one game a year, let alone Winning half the games on sehetlule. But that's what Coach Russell Lyneh's hoys tlitl, making the season's total three Wins antl three losses. In tournament play, we tlrew Van Wert and tle- featetl them, hut the lack of pitching tlepth resulted in a loss to Celina the next clay. Defeating our oltl rival St. Marys, whipping Ken- ton, coming hack to win over Van Wert after once losing to her, all these are treasured memories of Kenton 4 St. Marys 8 Van Wert 9 Celina 8 Van Wert 4 Celina 15 How 2: li. Taylor, -I. l'rln.-ter. NI. Boyer, Nl. lfisllvr, Il. llvllglstler. H. 5ehw:llu'l'ow. ,I. l':ll'l0!ll', D. New- llnw Il: li. Sham. lf. Hertz. N, Rnllrlmugh. 0. Lambert. 65 EIGHTH GRADE How l: jim Schumann. Tom Ric Vernon Brentlingcr. Martha Ruck. IN Nh-lzgcr. Miriam Pricrcr, Robcrta B vcy, Sharon Hocgncr. Row 2: Shirlcy Brading. Donna F Dclorcs Fisher. Sus- Koch. Marilyn E Shirley Koch, Nancy llcadapohl. Schumann. Bruce Ncidcinicr. Row 23: Dcan Agncr. Donn strong. Charlcs Bracling. Tom Scl Mary VVriglcy, Pcgzgy Framc. 4 Jacobs. Nancy Stroh. Barbara Oli. bara XVolfc. Row 1: lVanda Bicc. Elccta Bo Barbara Knoch. john Anspaugh. , DeLong. john Marker. llow 2: Alcan YV1-bb. jo Ann St Edward Young. Richard King. Ri Arnold. Richard McCormick. Kc hrchard. Row SE: Dorothy Lancr. Eve-lyn 'l' Norma Lwicbcl. Don llolc. h Schanb. Bill Burdcn. Row l: Richard Ycit. Emma Sandra Frccman. Carol Cclulich. Bchm. Evclyn Kautncr. Elnora B1 man. Paul YVilgcs, john I.unz. Row 2: Carolyn Prniil. Phyllis S1 Yalcric Clazcr. Hcrl lVcbb. Rogc man, Ariiv Thitoff. Evclyn Lnnz, .lr Lunz. Row 3: Dan Brown Mclvin Bob' Morcy, Bob licinhardt. Roland I Ccnc Tippic. Charles Nlilcs. Byron zaalcr. VVilliam llcnzing. SEVENTH GRADE lion l: Shirlvy llnwcrsocli. Phyllis lls-njllllvr. Dorulhy Lunz. Hobby Talxlvr. Tmnlny XVillw. Alann-s YV0hl1. Lvl' Rvilwlux l'anl lavuhs. llow 2: Kalhy llarhnan. Connie ,MIL- vrnvan, Alix-v Dau-ck. Carol Lnnz. Norma l,i'lnn. Pal Cupvlanxl. Dvnnir Singlvlml. livin' fllnnlninw. l.4-4' lVin1'lnill1'r. Huw Cl: Dun livrrflnan. Kvnnvlh Xllllnll. David Stull. llivharil llvinflcv. -Krnnlll Rupp. VVilnia llnwvrwurlc. Bully Klaus. Hun I: hhirlvy llvrn. l'vggy Daxis. lncl'lh Corin-ll. C4-urge lirorliv. Rnnnir Irns-. llnnniv lirvwvr. lilizalwlll llvad- upnhl. Marcia Ilnwr. Joan Kntli. Rim 2: Donna Howden. Shirley l2Il 5lllliIl'l11'l'. Snzannm- Fanlz. Tnnn Ialnpvr. .lfnnny Kallvrlwinrifsll. Mahlnn larrml. Margarv! Bailvy, Narnia Davis. Xanc-5 linux-rsnvk. Hmm 3: Cynthia llruokharl. Ginny in-gg. Cynthia Cnnracl. YVadl- jnng. , 'lub Cope-land. llnnald Kvnlwdy. Blar- nrlc liulkin. ,Ivan lirb. l lion I: Cnnnin' Phillipf, Marlha Pl-ily. 'ilnily Slrolnn, Marilyn llrim-lw. C4-lla lim-llarilxon. llvrt Pri-Kar. linlwrt Davis. .arry Tlnnnan, George Marker. .lay iuvlllg. How 2: lim-rky Lalnvnl. Shirlvy Slvwsn- on. Susan Schivrlmll. Barbara Mvlziler. Lalhlvrn Nlrllr. Dorothy Prnill. Max lavun. llill fvrlwl. Huw 3: Larry Baldwin. Ray Kvril. cll T4-llinhn. Dim-ky Smallwnnd. Marilyn Yvlwr. Mary Hansch. Hvlly YVylu'L:ar. anis Tnlxiaf. em ' A .2 . xv-Sf JUNIOR HIGH Miss ALMA KNATZ gi: ' 4 junior High Social Studies. Junior High Student Council Ad- .U- visor, ,lunior lied Cross Advisor. Bowling Green University. B. S.. Ohio Northern University. Miami Universty. MRS. HELEN HARTUP ,Iunior High English. Seventh Crade Advisor. lied Rectangle Advisor. Adrian College. Nlichigan. B. A. MISS NIAIUORIE NIIQGRANAHAN junior High Science. Findlay College. B. A.. Ohio State Uni- versity. Bowling Green University. University of Colorado. NIR. FERD GROSS junior High Mathematics. Assistant Principal Dean of Boys. Visiting Teacher. Retrospect Advisor, Ohio University. B. S., Bowling Green University. M. A. MR. RUSSEL LYNCH Boys Physical Education. Seventh Grade Blath- ematicv. Varsity Basketball Coach. Assistant Foot- hall Coaeh. Findlay College. A. B. By their boundless enthusiasm and energy, the younger midshipmen of the USS Blume have prove he one of the most active groups aboard ship. They particpated in all activities which included the entire and also enjoyed many social functions limitetl to themselves only. They went all out during the Red C membership drive and a Iunior High Goh won a prize for hringing in the most money during the m Zine drive. A new undertaking this year was the writing and puhlishing of a newspaper hy and for Iunior High. Q . 5 Toutin' Cn The Licorice Stick. Christmas Assembly. Sewing A Fine Scam. 68 JUNIOR HIGH AIUNIUII IIIGII S'l'l'DliNl' COUNCII. Huw I: Miss Kiiallv. D. Broun. I,I'l IlIA'lIl1 I'. I r:uiit'. Si-t'i'0hlry: f5L'Iiiu'II. If xv 2: L. Iizililnin. NI. IInllscIl, Il, IIrvsu'i'. C. IIi'4mIxIl:ii'I, C. l'rui 1 Nlusically Mintlcil. I .Q Q X' Il'I.'i'L' C.-K.-K XIOinIlvl'x. 'I'hcir social lift- has ccmsistctl of many activitics, among them a IIIZISLILICIYILIC party aml a rouml antl squarc tlgmcc. At Christmas, thcy prcscntctl an asscmhly to thc cntirc ship's company. Anorhc tcrcst which has cntcrctl thcir Iivcs is thu learning to play musical iii- swuiucimts. Many of the Iuuior High stutlcnts havc hecomc quite guml aml arc playing in the sccontl hantl. Hy Ihcii' tlistinguishctl l5L'I'I:0l'l111lIICC on this voyagc, thc Iunior lqh has slmwn that they will hc a valuahlc assct tc: thc Sciiiou Ilifh 1 1 . .- J. ? K I ,Q fl Y Mardi Gras. lluinan Pyramid. Swing Your Pzirtnur. 69 ORCHESTRA Row I: .-X. Sammclinger. H. Gregg, N. Conrad, E. Fischer, M. Brauligam, Bl. Schumann. J. Ingledue, L. Kantnci. j. Armstrong. M. Rickerl. Row 2: B. llarrod. j. Phillips. C. Chrisllcr, A. Eversman. B. Frank. H. Hync, Harhlp. B. Stoll, R. liiei-ri. ,l. Bloilgey. R. Bailey. Xl. Thrush. V. Lanning I. Richardson. B. Huck. Row IS: C. lValker, J. Katlerhenry. Mr. Lusk, C. Presar. MR. DON LUSK Instrumental Music Bowling Green University B. Mus. 70 Under the baton of Mr. Don Lusk the orchestra a number of public appearances this year. ln the fal played for the second classmeifs annual play and for a ing of the Chamber of Commerce. An assembly sponsored by various classmen of th Blume gave the orchestra another chance to execute musical efficiency. They repeated this assembly at th man's Club a few days later. At an exchange of assemblies between the USS land and the USS Blume, the orchestra was again g chance to show its ability. A climax to the year was r when in May they performed for the first classmen' BAND lion l: II. Nlougvy. lf. l iwll1'l'. .-K. lin-lwlllzlll. IC. Alw. j. lili.1l4'cllu', I.. lianit.l1'l'. li. XY1'is-liilg, ll. lim' llou 2: C. It-Ht-I. C. Cllri-Ilvr. F. Ciopolinul, L. PI'il'XK'l'. XY. l':Yl'I'Nlllllll. B. Hnrrotl. ll. lii orl. I. Cr Hungry. j. Coll. Y. l.illll'lill1l. -I. llivllalrdson. Ron Il: j. llupt-rt. D. liiclmrd-on. L. Huck, l,.. Schwcr. ll, llynt-. RI. Srlnnnatin. NI. llranligani, B ill. Nl. liurlchurl. NI. Thrush. Xl. Riclwrt, R. llovcligvr. R. Baile-5. Run -1: S. Schuh-r. R. llvhln. D. llolv. C. Nh-os, Nl. DL-l.ong.I. S. Nlilvs. V. llnrlnuln. C. I'lvilililu.:. N Conrad. N. llurlup. Slnmling: C. l'l'v-nr, B. Frank. ll. Kzlilvrlwliry. C. Yvull-.l'r. Nl. SL'lnu'l'. . V: ,. 2- i. ig ll lin I Hot lu lx llitl Kath-r. l'. Thuman. Nl. Schuh-r H. llcrron. N. Bratling. Mr. Lusk. Dirt-L-lor. Thc shitfs hantl untlcr thc- tlircction of its ncw hanclinastcr, Mr. Don Lusk. hatl onc il' its most sncccssfnl antl activc seasons in its cntirc history. Many ncw itlcas wcrc succcssfully trictl, one of thcni thc- appointing of stutlcnt contlnctors. Anothcr prominent proicct was thc campaign hy thc stntlcnts, llantl lloostcrs. antl Vllapakoncta citizcns to ohtain ncw unifornis. Tlit- hantl nicmhcrs rcalizctl thcir fonclcst clrcanis whcn tht-y prcscntctl thcir annual conccrt attirctl in thcir fincry. During thc- foothall scason, thc hantl workctl tliligcntly to pcrfcct thcir intricatc formations, thc script W, grantlfatlic-r's clock anal the tcpcc. To scc thc hantl of 70 inc-inhc-rs march onto the tlcck with a snappy catlcncc was a thrilling sig Anothcr ncw fcatnrc was thc scntling of scvcral soloists antl thc- hrass cnscnihlc to participatc in a tlistrict contcst at Springfield. lanct lnglctluc, hass clarinet, Nancy Hartup, sonsaphonc, antl the hrass cnscnihlc rcccivctl a supcrior rating antl wcrc cntcrctl in the statc contest at Colnnihus. 'llhcy closctl thcir scason with the annual conccrt, givcn at thc VVapa Tlicatcr. BAND 1. District and Stash- Cemlcstnnls. nr: ll. llyuv. 3. Awrcnnhly Progrznn 2. Uffiu-rw-Row l: il. Hungry. Student Cmulucl 501-rl-tary: R. Rnvmliger. l'l'1-simlcx1l: Row 2: ll. Frank. Correspond- ' ' ' r: L, Schwcr. Y. l'rm-sicln-nl. ing Sc-crm-tary: J. Phillips. Trcnsuu Ah cnt: C. Prmur. Shldm-nt Comluc-tor. bl. Sharp Trumpet S1-ciion. riml I'r:u'Iiu ACTIVITIES l,vIl-Drum Major. Ilighlf Hvhvursing. l1'I!-- Nou Unilurlns lII11IlI-Happy Slnihw. Imll:vnu--H:ljnrvIh's. so i 1 P. IIl'illIilDOI1I. P. Tllulnzm. P. Clay. N. Brzulinjls K. Kllcli. C. XVaIk0r. I.. Kantm-r. XI. Arm-In-r. N. Rum-k. B. Huck. K . Ncrlxlc. ' I lc- . R. Prcsar. C. KIUZIIKI. NI. SL-Imlnznm. Ii. Ifralnls. II. Grcgpi. N. Conrad. P. Nlillcr. B. Ilznrrod. KI. Yorhis. II. Yorhis. A. Row I: Nllss IIAll'I.IIl'l'. II. Xhsisslinug. A. Nlulllollu Row 2: II. II1'ngsKIcr. P. Iiorry. N. I,zmnlng. AI. Ivills. NI. Spvvs. P. SIMM-ry. NI. Rolwrls. C. lIOC'lllIOI' B. Shrll. II. Ilynv. K. Crow. I.. Iluck. XI. XVcIwr. Y. Row 3: D. Skim-lmugll. Nl, Bausch. rl. Armstrong. lu l.l1'x'. IJ. Xml. Huw -I: II. Craig. N. Ifrnllw. I. Xlollglvy. II. Pcpplc. II. Iilrcrl. II. Iirown. IC. Cumplu-ll. N. Ilollrlmugll. F. NVQ-Illnznl. Il. Slmw. D. IYing0l. N. Sclmlvr. I. Crolll. MIXED CHORUS miss HARTZLHR Vocal Music, Iilufftou College li. Mus. 74 Iilenclcd Voices. If you were passing thc door of the music room' VIIlIIIl'SLlllY this vcxu' vou pl'Ol31ll5lX' lu.-:ml the hlcualcnl x ol the USS lilumos guys :mul gals in somc hcuuufl lrzliu. This group is the mixed chorus, llircctcal hy Hurlzlcr. Ar thc c3lIl'lSlIIIl1S zuul IIZISICI' nsscmhlics, thcsc slcrs zulclcll 21 solemn zuul womlcrful touch with rcunlltiou ol rcligious mcloalics. NI Hou I: I. IImuIu'l'. X. IirucIing. XI. Spun-S. NI. IIOIIvl1ImcI1l:r. .I. Km-lloy, .-K. Iinvunu-I. S. Parish. . Xl Xrclwr. Xl. Ninn-3. NI. V4-In-r. Y. SIII1-s. linux 2: Nliss llurtlh-r. I.. Nlnllu-ww. Nl. D4-Lmuz. I. Zurn Nl Frwnlx Xl l n'lctlc D Slih- K' li II A ... ..... -...runny II. SIUII. X, Ixnorll. I. Slnlllvy. Y. Ilm-Ilnlingvr. Hou JI: Xl. Nlm-linux-ll. .l. Imglrcluw. If. Srhm-II. A. KOIlIrr. II. II0l'Lflll'l'. IJ. Ilohlvr. D. Nix-um-yur. C vw. II. Ilynv. X. llittr 1uIm'. NI. Sullullz. II. Nlvvrs. I . lion 4: QI. Nimlgvy. I'. Ihml-l'xm'Ix. I'. 'NIiII:'r. NI. IIurkImrtI. NI. ScI1unl:um. II. I isIu'l'. II. IIoIIvllIm1'Ilvl . Yvrlwl. XI. N134-rs. XI. IIvllgstI1'r. I.. Lunz. C. Rvilu-Iw. AI. Nfyvrs. Run I: I'. IIA-n1I:lpuI1I. IP. IIolcIlIiin. NI. IIiL'Ix1.'rl. I . Lnlridgv. NI. YCII. P. 'IIIlumall1. A. I':lrisIl. S. ScIluI4'l'. ' ru K Ill cl ' lx 1.11 . . :1: ..I. IIu'Imrdsun. Huw 2: Xliss Ilanrlzlvr. NI. S1-IluIrl'. I.. Privsvr. E. IIL'L'IuIOIt. ff. XVZIIITLT. Y. Lnnning. -I. Iluslm-rI1'l'. NI. X urkm-r. II. Schultz. I. NYiIIs. Ii. Nlinnir.-I1. fl. Christlvr. Hon II: -I. Sllmxor. il. xI0l'llIlljl5Iill'., II. Kricllcr. P. SI:l!h'r3. I'. Clay. C. YVnII41'r. I.. Kzmhu-r. NI. II1'IIzlnlv. . . , .. . . I Nllnnlz-Il. I. I'lmIIuy. NI. Scllllullvr. II. Ionvs. . Hmm 1: KI. Yurhis. NI. Iizmsclz. Nl. Allhblf. II. Gregg. J. lIuIv. S. Sp:-vs, I.. Schwcr, NI. Kanilvr. .I. Nlnrlwr. his 1 Cu7utI. AI. Arlllstrnllg. Il. Yor GIRLS GLEE CLUB The .ull fcmiuim- cI1o1'z1I group spcnt many Imppy hours on thc 1948--I9 Ulyllgi' Iulcmling IIICII' voiccs in song. Umlcr the direction of Miss H111-mzlcr, zhuy pclfccrul llllllly now picccs :md many oImI ones. I 16 Row l: H. Craig. C. Line, .l. Phillips. D. Kali, Al. Brentlinger. XI. Boyer, I. Graff, I. Knuch, F. Stolzen- lzaich. D. Veil. I. Hariley. Row 2: Miss llartzlcr. M. Rauefeh. Pianitg B. Cunningham, B. Fisher, X. Schiller, K. Kohler, B. Shaw, Y. Knorr. D. Siiixclmugli. ll. lll'llH:fll'l', E. XYeher, D. Arclwr. lluw rl: NY. llarde tv. D. NVinget, j. Umlmugli, R. El'L'I'f. P. Riclierf. D. Pre ar, D. Newland. J. Prueler, j. Niqxiigq. N. Frzunrc. Pu-fair. Kun 4: T. Brown. j. Ache mi. D. Kattcrlwnry, T. Pfenninzl. F. YYcllinnn, E. Cumpln-ll. N. Rulirliuugli. BOYS GLEE CLUB The strictly masculine minlshipmen express their nlesire for fellowship atrial singing in the limits Glee Chili. Miss Hzirtzler tlireitetl the hziys, :mel though it was trying for her :it times, she tlitl ll very good ioh. iv 76 THE REC SILll'lL'l1 1111- x'1'411's 'IQO '1s 1 uVVL'k'1iLl1k1 1111151 I 1 1111 1111 1111 111111g11s 111 VV111111, 1111 R11 , IS 11 is 111111111111111' 14111m'11, 11115 1111111111' 11111' of 1111- 1111151 l70l1ll1LlI' 5111115 1111' 11ig11 511111111 s111111'11ts 111 gllI1lL'l'. 11 is LIill1L'I' I11L' 11111111111' 1111'cc1i1111 of Mrs. NQ111' K1l1l1L'l' 411111 is s11111'1'1'1s1'11 111 .111 1 Illg 1111411'11. 'IQIIK' UXIVQQXVLIIIIH 1'1'1'1'iv1s its c11111'c 1111111111411 s11pp111'1 1-!'1lIN S1l1K1K'11I 1111'11111c1's11'1 '1111' 514111 111 I111' R1'. 1'1111s1s1s111 Mrs. xV1l1IL'l' 11'11'1'1111, N1l'S.Al1I'1l1ll 112111111111NN'1L1CHN1Lk1,L'l ll1l111 glJN't'l'lllllg 1511111-C1 111111 .1 s11111c11t g11vc1'11- .Xlmw - 5111111-111 C1111-r11i11g lhmrcl. Mrs. Kah, Mn. Ilarrod. Male , Nc-Ili: VI Unlo u 111 T lu Llst 1 L 5.-It Will S0011 Bc Ove 4 luxury 'Viomuns 5.-Relaxing. N l'L'iQl Senior Class Scum-I111'y. 2.-Movie In The Making. VV1'cstlcrs. Nicc Knovvin' Yu, Pal Iinckyxlrd lizlscbzlll. Noon Ggnnc. 'fs-....,,, .-1' QP 5 S ff- 51 I Sunim' Class Officcrs 2.-Counting Ballots. I Nflglxsulm, Assislmll SL'fI'L'Illl'yl M. 1, SCU'QI1ll'y'L Mrs. Millcrq I. Tay- lm l'1'csimlc , . ,. . 4.vCl1cck Your C01 Cmmg lu C,1vlfs. SENIORS Q -Q-.X SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The class of '49 boarded ship on 9 September 45 with the usual gusto and vulgar curiosity of plebes. As always, it took several months for us plebes to get our sea legs. After becoming accustomed to the routine, we entered many activities. Our assembly program of songs and jokes was an enormous hit, getting several encores from the other midshipmen. The athletic side of ship- board life found the plebe team defeating a vastly larger and more experienced Lima South team, 7-0. We took indoctrination courses in all clubs and activi- ties and found that we liked them. After a summer cruise, we returned in September 46 as hardened, exper- ienced third classmen. At least we thought so. The joy and pleasure of our life was deviling and initiating the poor plebes in Ir. Hi-Y. We acquired beautiful class sweaters and were very proud of them. Later on we were to decorate them with letters from band, Lantern, athletics, and GAA. We went directly into regular courses this year and were allowed to elect our own rep- resentatives to student council, assembly committee, and other organizations. We began to take an important part in athletics. Summer quickly went and we found ourselves aboard ship again in the fall. The round of social and extra-curricular activities left us little time to ponder over our four year training. Class rings came into our possession, but not for long! We were now an important part of ship-board life. We were experienced midshipmen having completed two years of intensified training SENIOR CLASS HISTCRY and we were completing our regular course of studies. We helped garner the fleet championship in football in the Western Buckeye League. Members of our class placed on basketball and baseball teams, too. Our female platoon, the WAVES, was earnestly working for the GAA letter and they also were prominent in our social life. The first and second classmenls Prom was our most magnificent effort for the year. A huge crystal ball threw blotches of colored light all over the gymnasium, picking out the scenes we painted on the walls to complement our gypsy theme. On seeing the first classmen at their last dance, it made us ponder a little about our last year of training, coming soon. Here it was at last! at 0900 on 7 September 48, the class of '49 became first classmen on the USS Blume. We soon made up for many activities we missed in the preceding years, by planning dances, cheering our hearts out for the boys in athletics, and finally by going on a hay ride around the flight deck. Now we led the way on the training ship. We had advanced, most of us any- way, to the utmost of complex training. We were learning how to use the actual machines and methods we would use the rest of our nautical careers. Our classmates were leaders in the school activities and governing bodies. The whirlpool of activities ending our years of training rushed us too quickly through the part of training life we will remember forever. Finally it was all over. We had passed our test and received our commissions. With the con- gratulations of friends and relatives, we planned to set off on our maiden voyage. Anchors aweigh! we SENIORS MARTHA A. ALTHOFF Martyn Soft peace slxe brings as she arrivesf, Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Red Rectangle 2, Y-Teens Ig, 4, Lommercial Club 2. ROBERT F. BAILEY .10-Jon Just call me Jo-lofi Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, FFA 2, 3, 4, FFA Camp 2, 3, 4, FFA Convention 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Photo Club 4. MARTHA MAE BALLWEG Martha Not too serious, not too gay, but very nice in every way. Girls, Glee Club 1, 2, Mixed Chorus 2, Homeroom President 1, Home- room Secretary 3, Red Rectangle 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Cheerleader 4, Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, Secretarial Staff 3, School Council 1, Assembly Committee, Retrospect Staff 4. HARVEY I. BOWERSOCK Harvey No torment is as had as love. F. F. A 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID H. ARMER ..Dave,, good on the line.' Football 2, 3, 4, Boofters C 3, 4. MATTHIAS EDGAR BACI-l 'Matt Lord, what fools these morta F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. CHLOE M. BELLAM ACID., Chlo--ee Through the black of nig got to go where you a Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Rectangle 2' Junior Red C rg H. A. 4., JOAN BOWSHER rr-Ion A fair exterior is a silent recommendatxo Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, F tangle 2. A quiet sturdy fellow, ul MILLARD L. BOYER ..Milvy Happy, carefree--always having fun.', tball 2, 3, 4, baseball 2, 3. HAROLD L. BUTHKER nsonnyn A lot of hand ome 'fellas' are shy. i' Glee Club lg Boosters Club 1. I, 43 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary r. Hi-Y 3, 4. NED F. COON ..Ned., 'Blessings on him who first invented sleep. Lters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Third in rict Scholarship Test, Honorable tion in State, Biology, 2. FRANCIS COPELAND Francie 'ho knows what he thinks? ll, 2, 8, 45 F. F. A. 2, 3. 4: ' Glee Club l, 24 Photography 4. MARJORIE MARY BRAUTIGAM K'Margie,' After all is said and done, There is really only one--- Margie! ! P' Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secrentary 35 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Glee Club l, 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Red Rectangle 2, Treasurer 25 Y-Teens 3, 4, Co-Program Chairman 4, G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Junior Class Play, Pep Band 4, Retrospect Staff 45 Assembly Committee lg Student Council 35 Homeroom Treasurer 2. JOHN E. CHAPMAN usonnyn I want to be a mazl wfth some moneyf' Basketball 15 Baseball 1, 25 Foot- l,all 3. CHARLES H. COPELAND i'B0bo ln mortal courts his deeds are not unsung. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 4, Bareball 1, 2, 35 Athletic Board 45 Retrospect Staff 4: Lantcm Staff 43 Junior Class Play, Radio Club 1, Photography Club 2, 3, Student Council 2, Social Committee 3, Fourth in District Scholarship Text, General Science, 13 Second in County, Senior Scholarfhip Test, Boys, Glee Club 2, 3, Homeroom Secretary 23 Homernom Service Director 35 Appointment to An- napcli'g Senior Class Play. S. XV. DELAP usp A southern Yankee CAROLYN JEAN DOSECK CarolynU Neatness is her trademark. F. H. A. 1, 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. p VVALTER J. EVERSMAN IR. Beanie He who invented work should have finished it. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sr. Hi-Y 4, Homeroom Secretary 2. NEAL LOUIS FRAME uAcev Life is just a game of football, with time out for women. Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, C0-Captain 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys, Glee Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2, Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4, F. R. 0. Club Vice President 4, F. R. 0. District Convention 4, F. R. O. State Convention 4, Homeroom Sec- retary 1, Homeroom President 3. LA DONNA HOUSE She smiles with her eyes, as well as her lips. Girls' Glee Club 1, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Photography Club 3, Red Rec- tangle 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play. MARIE ENGEL Mi-Mix' A smile that cheers from distance. Commercial Club 3, 4, 1 typist 3, 4, G. A. A. 3, 4, Su .zu Staff 3, 4. PHYLLIS I. FINLE' To0ts Cheerful and kindly in everj Red Rectangle 2, 4-H Club Y-Teens 3, 4, Girls, Glee 4 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Secretzu sure 4. CHARLES E. HARDEE Casey', He that hath knowledge his words? F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter retary 3, President 4, 4-H 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1, Presi Vice President 3, Secretary 4 A. Camp 2, F. F. A. Conve Parlimentary Procedu 3, 4, 3, 4, Public Speaking 2, Bo Club 1 , 2, Staff 2, Baseball 2, Booste 3, 4, Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4, R1 4, Business Manager Class Play. JANET EILENE INGLl ulnkyn We like her natural.. She's naturally nice! Girls, Glee Club I, 4, School 1, 2, jr. Red Cross 3, Vice 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orches G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Red I 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Commert 2, Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4 room President 1, Homero retary 2, Senior Class Play. MARCIA MAME KAH Marty usic makes the world worth while. vol Council l, 2, 8, 4, Secretary '-Teens 3, 4, Red Rectangle 2, lestra 23 Homeroom President 2, meroom Secretary 3, Senior Class etary 4, Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, ecretary 34 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 mbly Committee Chairman 4, or Class Play, Secretarial Staff Iommercial Club 23 Senior Class DICK KATTERHENRY Dickie Lee l of mischief, tbat's our Diekln Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice President 2, l l, 2, 3, Vice President 3, Sr. ' 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, ters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Glce i 3, 4, llomeroom Vice President Llomecoming Escort 43 Social m.ttee Chairman 4. JAMES M. KNOCH Mario could be rerious if he tried? li-Y l, 2g junior Class Play Re- al Managerg Ilomernom Sec- y-Treasurer lg Sr. Hi-Y 3, 43 ' Glee Club 45 Football Man- 4g Mechanical Corps 3. ARALYNN J. MACDOWELL Lynn 's not ns meek as she lonksf' Rectangle 2, Bnocters Club 1, , 43 Y-Teens 3, 45 Girls, Glec 4, F. H. A. 2. MELVIN GEORGE KAEHLER George 'Tll remember Chicago in the fall. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club 3, 4, Photography Club 4, Boosters Club 4, F. F. A. Camp l, 2. ,IAMES KELLEY ujimn Often seen, but Leldom beard. Photography Club 25 Sr. Hi-Y 3, 45 Homeroom President 25 Service Uxrectur 25. HAROLD LINK ..Bud., My heart is whole, my fancy free, Run on small girls, don't bother mef' Baslfetball 1, 2, 3, 4. LORETTA I. MATHEWS ushortyv t'Short and sweet ibut shels devilishjf' Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls, Glce Club l, 2, 3, 45 Red Rectangle 2, Commercial Club 25 junior Class Play, Secretarial Staff 3, 43 Y-Teens 23, 4, Secretary 45 G. A. A. 3, 4: Retrospect Staff 45 Senior Class Play. SENIORS SENIORS IERRE MAXSON Hjenev Napoleon was a little man. Assembly Committee 1, 29 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 23 Photo- graphy Club 3g Radio Club 35 Homeroom Vice President 15 Home- room Service Director 25 Senior Class Assistant Secretary, Social Committee 3. CLARA BELLE MEEKER Clara Belle For she's a jolly good fellow. CAROLYN M. METZGER Carolyn Little said, much aecomplishedf, Girl.' Glee Club lg F. H. A. 1. TOM L. MCKEEVEI Mac Tom thinks tlwould be gre: To have a girl in every School Council 1, 2, 3, - President 4, Homeroom Vic ident 15 Vice President of Class, Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 45 Basketball 1, 2 Track 3, Athletic Board 45 J 1, 25 Sr. Hi-Y 3, 45 Retrospc EARLE MERTZ Meade Oh, what can that pow That draws so many f to thee?', Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 45 l 1, 2, 8, 4, School Counc President 4, junior Class I Hi-Y 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club ball 2, 35 Homeroom Trea DOROTHY ANN MET. ..Red,, Her auburn hair is her ,, glory. Girls, Glee Club 1, 25 Phc Club 3, Y-Teens 35 F. H. 3, 4, Reporter 45 Retrosp 4. Make-up Editor, Anno: P. A. System 4. PHILENA MINNIC FRED MIERS ..Freddiev Philena .. - . Sl1e's alays quiet and An innocent appearance: but and Speaks when Spoke: looks are deccivmg. Red Rectangle 2' Y-Tee: Transferred from Cas City High , ' - . . Gulf' Gle Club 1, 2 3 i Schgol, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball A' 2, 3, 5, HiSmrian'4g'I , , . I 1, 3. JEAN ANN MOUGEY Mouge 'WVhat she lacks in study, she makes up in jokes! rls' Glee Club l, 2, 44 Red Rec- lgle 2, Vice President 24 Lantern :lf 24 Band 2, 3, 44 Orchestra 3, Pep Band 44 Clarinet Ensemble Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 44 G. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 24 Y-Teens 44 Retrospect Staff 44 Junior Class ny4 Homeroom Vice President 34 nor Class Play. ANNE MULIIOLLAND Annie 'A very riband in the cap of youth. ls' Clce Club 14 Mixed Chorus 44 Lantern Staff 2, 34 Red Rec- zle 24 Y-Teens 3, 4 School mcil 44 G. A. A. l, 2, 13, 44 J: ters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT E. OLDS, JR. Bob ent wits ure sure to madness near allied. lli-Y 3, 44 Secretary-Treasurer lunior Class4 junior Class Playg or Class Play. 'ATRICIA LOU PETERSON upewv 'A spark of fire that roars into flame. e' Glee Club 1, 24 Red Rectangle .sremhly Committee 2, Treasurer snntern Stnfl 24 Y-Teens 3, 44 A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4, Intramural uger 34 Buckeye Girls' State 34 1 Anthology of Poetry, Senior ner 34 Sixth in District Scholar- Text, Spanish I, 34 Junior Class 4 Boosters Club I, 2, 3, 44 nspect Staff 4, Literary Editor4 d in County, Senior Scholar- Tcst4 Senior Class Play. JIM MOUCEY Moose Me and Tex Benekef' Football 1, 2, 3, 44 Baseball 2, Band 1, 2, 4, Student Director 4 Pep Band 44 Orchestra 3, 44 Boys Glee Club l, 2, 3, 44 Mixed Chorus 44 School Council 14 Sr. Ili-Y 4, Vice President 44 Boosters Club I 2, 3, 44 Homeroom President 2. DUANE NAUS upappyo Not only in spring, but all year long, his fancy turns. Boosters Club l. 2, 3, 44 Baseball JEAN ANN OMLOR Jeannie A little girl of stature short, Quick and lively, slxe's that sort Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Peporter 3, President 44 Lantern typist 8, 4 Pccretarial Staff 3, 4. TED PFENNING Harvey A disposition that's hard to beat Boys' Clee Club 3, 44 Football 2 3, 44 Basketball 14 Baseball 2 Homeroom Secretary 1. CHARLES IRVIN PRESAR Corky t'His individuality makes for his success? Assembly Committeel, State VVinner American Legion Essay Contest 1, Homeroom Service Director 1, Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 1, 3, Pianiat ii, Mixed Chorus 3, Lantern Staff 2, 3, Business Manager 2, Editor 53, Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Fourth in District Scholarship Test, Latin I, 3, Junior Class Play, band 1, 2, 3, 4, Stage Manager 3, Student Director 4, Pep Band 4, Editor of Retrospect 4, Announcer on P. A. System Sy, Senior Cla.s Play. JOHN PRUETER 'Qlonniei' Blond, cute, And devilish to boot. Boys' Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Retrospect Staff 4. JAMES E. REINEKE frjirnv It takcs a quick mind to stay on skates, doesn't it, Jim? Booiters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra , . ROGER D. ROEDIGER Roger His ability is unquestioned. Track 3, 4, Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4, Band 2, 3, 4, President 4, Pep Band 4, Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Homeroom 'treasurer 3. ARLENE MARIE PRIE! Arlene To know her is to love For nature made her what Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, Mixed 2, Pianist 2, G. A. A. 1, 5 Social Chairman 2, Presic School Council 1, 2, 3, 4, R tangle 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Che 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, 4, Boost: 2, 3, 4, Photography Club 3 coming Queen, Homeroon President SJ, Senior Class Pl NED RADER ,.Ned,, And what strength I mine own. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Sr. Hi- Boosters Club 3, 4. TOM RIDENOUR 'tToni Make merry tonight, for you may have a heads Football 1, 2, 4, Track 1, U. Convention 4. NORBERT KEITH ROHR 'Norb' His personality is ori Boys' Glee Club 4, Mixe 4, F. R. 0. 4, Mechanical ERNEDA FLORENCE RUCK Beulah c little girl with the big voice. s' Clce Club I. 3, Pianist 3: H' Glee Club Pianist 25 Mixed rus 2, 3, 45 Rand I, 2, 3, 45 iestra 3, 45 Red Rectangle 25 eens 3, 4, Co-Program Chair- 3, President 45 Lantern Staff I. A. A. ,I 2, 3, 4, Trea.urer :55 sters Club I, 2, 3, 45 junior s Play5 Honierooru Service Di- lr I5 Homeroom Secretary-Trea- r 2: llomerooin Pre-ident 35 1 State Y-Teen Conference 35 . . x la s Play. DURUTIIY SCIIIERHOLT Dottie 'Shc's Rl whiz in tlie gym. Rectangle 25 Cfrls' Clee Club fl. A. A. I. 2, II, 45 Boosters r I, 2, 3, 45 F. II. A. 2, 3, 4, rtary 2, Song Leader 3: Photo- hy Club I, 2, 55 Y-Teens 3, 45 I. A. State Convention. LU I9 ,IEAN SCIINVER Ollie lancing feet, flashing smiles uses only her own sweet wiles. ol Council 45 Social Committee lee Club 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Rectangle 25 Band 2, 3, 4: ters Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. , 3, 4, Secretary 45 Secretarial k 3. 45 Retrospect 45 Com- :al Club 235 Red Cross Council L-nior Class Play. SUE CAROIE SPEES Rusty have more friends than know what tu do with nic. Rectangle 2: Girls' Clee Club . 37- 4: C. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4: Y- 3, 4. Vice Prerideiit 45 Y-Teen Il 571 llomerooln Service Director , R. 0. Convention 45 F. R. 0. :lert 4. ALICE ELAINE SAMMETINGER Sammy A fiddle in her hand, A song in her heartf, Urclve tra 1, 2, 3, 45 Red Rectangle 25 Y-Teens 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club I, 25 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Lantern 3, 4, Business Manager 3, Associate Editor 45 School Council 25 Retro- epect Staff 45 F. H. A. 25 4-II Club, 7 years, President 2 years5 junior Class Play5 Received Medal and Certificate, American Legion Con- test 35 Senior Class Play. URBAN E. SCHNEIDER, JR. Urban Sorta Shy, but a mighty nice guy. I3 citi. ters Club I, 2, 3, 4. ERNEST L. SERR Ernie Life is my ganlel I like every minute ot it.', Ba ketball 3, 45 Boosters 3, 4. IANET STEVA Stevie,' Sha-'s an artit from head to toe. Girls, Clce Club I: Red Rectangle 2: G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Boosters Club 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4. Trea urer 4' Y-Teens Camo 3: Retrospect 45 Photography Club 2. SENIORS 4 ,Q ,,'?.. 1 ' :i N 'ivan ' wif .. nr 21 nn, u , P3 KK! P' .PEI 17.10 :fi SENIORS VERNONA ILENE STILES Nonnie 1iTllCfE,S nothing in the world I know, That can escape from love. Band 1, 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Red Rectangle 25 Student Council 35 Assembly Committee 15 Secretar- ial Staft 35 F. R. 0. 45 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 45 C. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JACK TAYLOR all Pg, I like things tayloredf' Junior Hi-Y 1, 25 Mechanical Corps 1, 25 Lantern 2, 35 Senior Hi-Y 3, 45 Red Cross Council 4, Vice Pres- ident 45 Homeroom President 1, 35 Regional, State F. R. 0. Conventions5 Delegate National Sr. Hi-Y Congressg Retrospect 45 Hi-Y Cabinet 45 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football Manager 45 Class Play 35 F. R. 0. Regional President 45 State F. R. 0. President5 Senior Class President5 National Vive President D. E. C. A. SHIRLEY M. THRUSH Shirley A thing of beauty is a ioy forever. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Band 1, 2, 35 Orchestra 25 Y-Teens 3, 45 Red Rectangle 25 Secretarial Staff 3, 45 Commercial Club 25 Jr. Red Cross 3, 4, Reporter 3, President 45 Ret- rospect 45 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT J. VAN SKIVER Vandy His looks and personality go hand in hand? Boys' Glee Club l, 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 35 Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2, PWS' ident 25 Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4, President 45 Homeroom President 15 Vice Pres- ident 2, 35 Junior Class President5 Assembly Committee 2, 35 Boys' State 35 Football 1, 2, 3. 4: Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. EDWARD I. TAYLO Eddie Something between a hir and a help. School Council 35 Mechanic: 25 Boys' Glee Club 2 35 La Jr. Hi-Y 1, 25 Sr. Hi-Y 3, 45 Club 1, 2, 3. BARBARA J. THRUS ..Barb,, With heart as calm as that sleep. Band 2, 3, 45 Red Rectang H. A. 2, 3, 4, Service Dil Vice President 45 4-H Club JACK UMBAUGH r-Jacks, 'KHe's always there whe wanted. F. F. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Asst. 45 School Council 45 Bc Club 45 Placed in county ar in American Legion Essay VERA LOU WEBI rrvirien There are two, vvho are, ii Here is one, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 F. H. 45 Treasurer 85 Reporter 35' 45 F. H. A. State Conventl O. 45 F. R. 0. District Ct RUTH MARIE WEISSLING Ruthie 'Hair of gold, eyes of blue. ls, Glee Club 23 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 :hestrn 1, 2, 33 Red Rectangle 25 Teens 3, 45 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus B, 43 Junior Class Play. NEVA J. WHITE nNev.n Her voice was ever soft, lentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. ls' Glee Club l, 25 Commercial b 1, 2, President 25 Photography b 33 Red Rectangle 2, Y-Teens 3, Retrospect Staff 45 Secretarial Ff 3, 45 G. A. A. 43 Homeroom e President 1, President 2. CHARLES F. WELLMAN Freddie Oh--a barber--that's the life for me. Football lg Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Homeroom Service Director 35 Senior Class Play. BILL D. WOLFE Squirrelly They teach too much in this school. Boys' Glee Club 85 Mixed Chorus 3. DORIS ZWIEBEL uswivyu and here's the other. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 F, H. A. 2, 3, 45 Pnrliamentariang F. R. O. 4, Re- porter 4g F. R. 0. District Conven- tiong Boosters Club 1, 2, 3. RICHARD PAUL ALTENBURGER Curly Curly hair, and a personality to match. Knot pictured! DAVID HERRON anew, He,s a long fellow? Baseball 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1 fnot pictured! '-.w A ' .mf si , .A h ve . ., - c. - ' f LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the first classmen of the USS Blume, Class of '49, knowing that we are about to embark ul the sea of life, wish to make this last will and testament. First: To the second classmen, we bequeath the task of steering the ship safely through anol successful year. This will require executive ability, originality and power to get things accomplisl Second: To the third classmen, we bequeath our talent for producing fine assembly progra wonderful dances, plays of all sorts, and all of our other artistic traits. Third: To the plebes, we bequeath our superior musical ability, and the poise and self-confide that have made us what we are today. Fourth: To the candidates for commissions, we bequeath these cherished years that we are at to take leave of and which they are just beginning. Fifth: To our able instructors, we bequeath the privilege and honor of being able to teach such o individuals as we. Also, may they now sleep, knowing that we have embarked!! Sixth: To Mrs. Miller, our competent and understanding advisor, we bequeath some gray which we are sure we caused. Seventh: To Commander Laman, we bequeath all the problems, worries, and debts of the clas '49 PERSONAL BEQUESTS Pat Peterson bequeaths her fiery disposition and spicey tongue to second class WAVE, Mary M hen. Roger Roediger and Millard Boyer bequeath their talent for boxing to Bill Schwaberow and L Denniston. Doris Zwiebel leaves her ability to remove her front tooth to all Blume's boxers knowing that if 1 can do like wise they will then not find it necessary to have theirs knocked out. Our tillers of the soil-Harvey Bowersock, Harold Buthker, Melvin Kaehler, Ned Rader, and U1 Schneider--bequeath their scientific knowledge to these here city fellersf' Fred Wellman and Norbert Rohrbaugh bequeath their tall stature to Virgil Knerr. Our musicians-Robert Bailey, Ianet Ingledue, Marcia Kah, Alice Sammetinger, Lois Schwer, Ruth Weissling-bequeath their unusual musical accomplishments to Mr. Lusk and all his proteg To Howard Hengstler, lack Taylor bequeaths his promotional and executive ability and wi him the best of luck. Richard Altenberger, S. W. Delap, Dave Herron, Eddie Taylor, Francis Copeland, and Tom F nour bequeath their curly hair to Anita Kohler :nd Charlene Walker. Martha Althoff bequeaths her long fingernails to those who do not possess them. The pranksters of our class-Dick Katterhenry, Iohn Prueter, Harold Link, Iim Knoch, Fred M and Bill Wolfe bequeath the honor of pulling off those fast ones without being caught to Don S baugh and the likes of him. The trials and headaches created by being the president of any organization are bequeathed Berneda Ruck and Bob Van Skiver to next year's presidents of the Y-Teens and Hi-Y. Martha Ballweg would like to convey her love for nursing to all those frightened by blood. The first classmen with knowledge to spare, namely Iim Reineke, Ernest Serr, and Mat Bach bequeath it to the entire second class in order that they may profit by the knowledge they will ref and be able to guide the USS Blume safely and wisely. 94 LAST WILL AND TESTAMEFI l it Earle Mertz bequeaths that worn out feeli1g plus all of his gray hair to the next president of the Student Council. Anne Mulholland and Dorothy Schierholt bequeath their ability to clown all during class period, and still pass the course, to anyone who thinks they can handle the job. Ianet Steva, our artist, bequeaths her original ideas and all of her artistic traits to the third classmen. CThey'll need it for the Prom next year.j Ace Frame, Tom McKeever and Ted Pfenning bequeath their powerful strength and muscles to second classman Bill Olds. Charles Presar bequeaths his amazing stamina, which enables him to participate in so many extra- curricular activities to the leaders of the second classmen. jim Kelley bequeaths his dark hair and complexion to our fair complexioned friend, Nelson Erb. La Donna House bequeaths her knack to get along with everyone to Martha Parlette. lack Umbaugh bequeaths his taxi service to those who now must walk. To Henry Ford and the automotive industry, these boys-David Armer, Ierre Maxson, and Duane Naus-bequeath their ability to tear a car apart and put it back together with no parts left over. To next year's sports editor on the Lantern , Chuck Copeland bequeaths his frayed nerves and all of his worn pencils. To the loafers of next year Walter Eversman and Ned Coon bequeath their ability to sleep soundly during class period. ' The girls with the culinary arts, Chloe Bellamy, Ioan Bowsher, Carolyn Doseck, Barbara Thrush, Phyllis Finley, Clara Belle Meeker, Philena Miniiich, Dorothy Metzger, and Vera Lou Webb, bequeath their domestic ability to all bachelors in the hope that snmeday they may make a good husband for some sweet young thing. Iean Mougey bequeaths her ability to crack a joke anytime to Katie Crow, who herself is never serious. Our secretaries, Iean Omlor, Loretta Mathews, Neva White, Shirley Thrush, and Marie Engel be- queath their business efficiency to the up-and-cofning secretaries of next year. To the next business manager of the Retro, Charles Hardesty bequeaths his dreams of dimes and dollars plus his art of selling. Margie Brautigam bequeaths to next year's Boosters Club president her ability to get the entire school aroused over any athletic event. We also bequeath Iim Mougey to Tex Beneke and whatever the future may hold for him. One of the friendliest girls in the Senior Class, Sue Spees, bequeathes this characteristic to Tom Brown. Bob Olds bequeaths his ability to quote English Literature, word for word, to Iimmie Tester. To the next homecoming queen, Arlene Prieser bequeaths her beauty, poise, and love of life and people in general. Vernona Stiles conveys her drumming ability to the drum section of the band that they may for- ever keep the band on the march. Carolyn Metzger, Maralynn Mac Dowell and Iohn Chapman leave their ability to keep quiet when ne:essary to second classman Don Rupert, in hopes th at he may profit by it. sENnoR CLASS PLAY 1948 HC-fhost Wanted 1 3 1, wg, Q A, 1 , :eq - Ag. S J J. ,fm , fy, N' ? P' Q Q JM ? 4, . 1 f A X I 5 453 'W V! j 59' '51, Wagil ' ii iiiij MMU ' x 1 a Y ' v ' . P 5- , 1 , I U ig! 'vs-12:1 mf RETROSPECT l.'plit'1 left f St-nic Stamcling -- C. l'r1-K C, llzlrllv ly. llllsinc!-is l.nucr l,vil - tl.. 1 Row l: D. Nh-tzgcr. .-Xrt lfxlilur. I llun L.: S. Thruvh. Hmm 3: ,I. Taylor. lxvcvvl' 98 S cl. Mr. Parks. Mr. Gross. Advisors. Uma:-r Right - YVork Sexsiun ur. l'lKlihll -il1-Cllllffl P. Peterson, Literary Editorg hlLlIl2lL'IOI'. Lower Right - Out fur lunch. 0 RJ C. Cnpclauul. Assistant Editor. J. Pructer. J. Stcvn, I.. St-lnwr. nl. Nluugcy. A. Pricser. Nl. Brautigam. .L Sunnm'tingcr. SI. llallwcg. N. NVhitv. T. Mm'- Snupping picturcs-writing copy--typingdull thcsc uctivitics and many iiiorc wcnt into thc making of the l948-49 log of the voyzigc of thc USS lllumc. Ululci tlic ulitorsliip of Chzlrlcs Prcsxlr, thc stuff has sought to luring to tht iuitlsliipiucn Ll rccortl of their daily zlctivitics lllH02lI'Ll the USS Bluxuc on thc N48--i9 cruisc. ALMA MATERLA There's a high school in Ohio Near the banlcs of the Auglaize And to her we each say I owe Thee a heartfelt song of praise. Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater Temple reared by Gocl's own hand Our gratitude we offer though we roam through many lands. When Life's evening shadows lengthen And the shades of night draw near Then our love for thee will strengthen And each memory grow more dear. When our weary footsteps falter As we near the golden strand Adoration will not alter Nor thy ideals seem less grand. Refrain - Dear Blume High School, we adore the And we'll guard thy sanctity May the noble thought that bore thee Live through all eternity. O. E. Stultz ll APPRECIATION By their contributions, the following merchants helped to make our annual possible Abbott's Shoe Store 22 East Auglaize Carl A. Abe Coal Co. Coal - Feed - Building Material Al's Tire Service New Tires, Recapping 85 Vulcanizing Walter C. Arnold Insurance Auglaize Co. Farm Bureau Co-op, Assn. Inc., Theatre Bldg. Auglaize Furniture Co. Everything for the Home Bechdolt and Lyman Compliments of Botkins South Side Food Market Bowsher's General Store Fresh Meats and Groceries Bowsher Hardware Co. Everything in Hardware Brown-E-Beauty Shoppe Manager, Pauline McName Brown's Dairy Ice Cream Brown's Restaurant John Brown - Just Good Food Brunswick Cigar Store Bryant Manufacturing Co. Buck Webb's Texaco Service We Specialize in Oil Changes Buirley's Drug Store Burden Truck Sz Storage Local 84 Long Distance Fisheris Camera Shop Photo Supplies D. S. Cartmell Music and Appliance Store 100 Central Ohio Light Sc Power Co. The Friendly People The Chateau Regina and Lee Bisell Chesbrough Fruit Sc Vegetable Market City Bakery Manufacturers of Fine Pastry Compliments of Club Restaurant Wapakoneta Cotner Coal Sc Building Equipment Courtney Studio Portraits 8a Commercial Work Cozy Corner Cigars and Tobacco Cunningham Radiator Service Phone 5801, Wapakoneta, Ohio De Laval Sales 8: Service Charles Hartard, Wapakoneta, Ohio Detjen Grain Co. Farm Machinery, Grain Xa Feed Dick 8: Sons Service Station 123 East Auglaize Doering Hardware Co. 19 East Auglaize Eda's Style Shop For Millinery and Accessories The C. K. Elliot Company Live Stock Buying - C. J. Moell, Mgr. First National Bank Member of F. D. I. C. Fishers Brothers' Sunoco Service Station Fisher Dairy Sc Cheese Co. Franklin Sc Menges Distributors of Sinclair Products Friend's Book Store Office 84 School Supplies 85 Equipment '. Douglas Gott, Dentist 'amm Trailer Corporation lt Steel, Van Bodies mpliments of nmpliments of Dr. G. F. Gurly, Dentist mold Barber Shop rl I-Ianold da George Packer npliments Of . Riley L. Hardacre, Dentist irshbarger Shell Service Station ' Wash 8: Lubrication Lrtman Iewelry Store nce 1876 ywoods' Home Store inl Floor and Tile oleum, Rubber da Asphalt Tile inrich-Heckman Agency nendable Insurance mmert's Shoe Rebuilding ith of Dr. Faulder's Office me Saving and Loan Ass'n ured Savings : Beauty Salon :ep Youthful Phone 6321 .y's .d the Quest for the Best h and Co. Lt - Groceries - Refrigerator and Lockers L1fman's Dept. Store pakoneta, Ohio nt 8: Son Real Estate Brokers l F. Kent 8a Son :man's Bar-B-Q iere Friends Meet for Bar-B-Q :nig's Insurance, Benny Koenig ,eral Insurance meta Cab, Fred Sz Ted Erb ck and Efficient Service meta Cleaners 2 Pick Up 8a Delivery Koneta Hotel 8: Tavern Two Favorites Roy E. Layton, Attorney at Law Hauss Building, Wapakoneta Lithox Corp. Mfg. of Floor Tile, Soles da Heels Lusk and Shaw Attornies at Law Lyman's Central Restaurant Compliments to the Class of '49 Dan McKeever, Attorney at Law First National Bank Building Mac,s Paint and Body Shop Maxson's Market Meat da Groceries Millers Sc 8: 10c Store Live and Let Live Miller's Laundry Sz Dry Cleaning Quality 85 Service Monarch Wholesale Co. Confectionary 8: Sundaes Moore's Store Home-Automobile-Sports The Musser Agency Insurance for Every Need Nagel Electric Store Everything Electrical Newhauser's Hatcheries Inc. 7 See Us For Quality Chix Now's Auto Parts Parlette's Dairy Store Quality Ice Cream I. C. Penney Co. Peoples' National Bank The Friendly Bank Peterson Construction Co. General Contracting Phillips Flowers Say it with ours Piel Brothers Clothing Co. C. I. Puetz Co. Purdy Garage Studebaker Sales 85 Service Purvis Decorating Store Phone 9371 Reeds Market, Don Blank Quality Foods Rehn's Service Station Uniopolis, Ohio Reliable Motor Sales Authorized Dealers - DeSoto - Plymouth Diamond T Truck Rhine 81 Brading Drug Store Schneider's Grocery Down by the Twacks Milo M. Shaw Lumber Co. Lumber and Building Material Sibert Shoe Repair Quality Shoe Rebuilding Siferd and Brookhart Funeral Service Compliments to the Class of '49 Slattery Service Station General Automobile Repairs Smith Brother's Electric Frigidaire-Hoover-Maytag E. M. Smith, Wapakoneta Paints and Supplies Steining Thrift Store 118 West Auglaize Street Leo Stiles, Phone 7963 Grain-Coal-Fertilizer-Lime Edward Stroebel, Attorney at Law Stuckey Kiddie Shop Our Reputation Is Your Guarantee Swonguer 8: Schneider Home Furnishers-Appliances Congratulations Class of '49 from the Teddy Bear Telephone Service Company Wapakoneta, Ohio Telljohn Plumbing 8: Heating 102 The Iohn C. Turner Corporation Toys for Girls 8: Boys Uhlman Department Store Wapakoneta's Favorite Trading Place Veitis Barber Shop 105 East Auglaize Veit's Grocery Vesta's Beauty Shop 911 East Bellefontaine Wahrer's Ford Garage Used Cars Wahrer's West End Grocery Open evenings, subject to change without notice Wapak Auto Supply Buick 85 International Truck Sales Wapak Chevrolet Garage Wapak Hatchery Baby Chicks, Conkey's Feeds Wapakoneta Farmers Grain Co. Wapak Recreation Bowling Wapak Studios Wapa Theater Webbis Market, Curley Webb Everything in the line of groceries Wellington Fish Market t Fresh Fish da Sea Foods Iacob Werner and Sons Western Auto Associate Store Everything for the Automobile Compliments of the West Ohio Gas Compai G. A. Wintzer 8: Son, Co. Yocum's Store, 9 E. Auglaize Distributor for General Electric and B. F. Goodrich Products Zofkie Clothing Co. Since 1905 M 'T fi 'l my K 7 LT' ifrl g I!! 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