Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

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24 The X-Ray Li gilt n in' Scores Lamgh Breaking Best Amateur Play Ever Given by School Record Upper Left —Clyde Angel, John Houghland, Ava Hamer, William Rhodes, Fred Rice, Ardyce Bowling, Joe Carey, Robert Young. Lower Left—Swisher Stareher, Catherine Thomas, Catherine Dando, Thomas Canter. Upper Right—Ed Wills, Newell Phillips, Katherine Martin, Theodora Steele, Glenora Renshaw. Lower Right—Marjorie Jones, Helen Lockard, Marjorie Leach, Clarence Martin, David Stephenson. By DOROTHY JONES In one hundred and fifty minutes, “Lightnin ,” the high school play, provoked two hundred and three laughs from a house filled to capacity. “Light-nin’ ” was the most outstanding play of the year, because it was, perhaps, the hardest ever given by Wellston High School. Under the direction of Mr. B. R. Higley, it was an especially pleasing performance. “Lightnin’ ” is a comedy in a prologue and three acts, written by Frank Bacon, a noted New York actor. The play shows the triumph of John Marvin, an ambitious young lawyer, over the scheming Raymond Thomas and Everett Hammond. Thomas and Hammond cause Mrs. Jones to sue Bill for divorce, because he will not sign the deed which will literally give the hotel to them. Marvin, who knows their game, proves that they are swindlers, makes them give the hotel back to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and wins the girl he loves. “Lightnin’ ” has been given successfully several times under Mr. Higley’s direction. The scenery was extraordinary, all of it being done by local talent. The most outstanding scene was a beautiful waterfall rushing down the mountain side, painted by Miss Thelma Jones, a teacher in the South school. A special lighting effect added much to the picture. THE SENTINEL SAYS “Twenty-three characters were represented in the cast. All were good, but we feel that Thomas Canter, who played the very difficult part of Light-nin Bill Jones, was really a star. His work left little to be desired. Ed Wills, as John Marvin, was exceptionally good in his role of looking after the affairs of his friend, Lightnin’, whose drinking proclivities somewhat retarded his thinking capacity. Bill Rhodes, as Judge Townsend, lent the proper dignity to the position, unbending enough to come to the rescue of a certain prospective divorcee, who rewarded him by leading him from the bench to the altar. Marjorie Jones, as Mildred Buckley, the leading lady, finds herself in a number of trying situations which a winsome manner, some clever acting, and a good speaking voice overcome and turn to her advanage. ■ ■ Mrs. Jones, Millie, and Lightnin’ The Cast of Characters LIGHTNIN’ BILL JONES............................ THOMAS CANTER A slow, shiftless drunkard whose best friend was 7.EB CROTHERS CLARENCE MARTIN Another one of Bill’s type JOHN MARVIN EDWARD MILLS An ambitious young lawyer in love with MILDRED BUCKLEY MARJORIE JONES Whom he had met in San Francisco at the office of RAYMOND THOMAS................................. ARDYCE BOWLING A crooked lawyer, and part owner of the Golden Gate Land Company, which bought land and paid for it in worthless stock LEMUEL TOWNSEND WILLIAM RHODES The judge at Reno, who fell in love and married MRS. MARGARET DAVIS OLIVE PLUMMER A divorcee and dancer NEVIN BLODGETT ROBERT YOUNG The sheriff who went to Marvin’s camp to arrest Marvin, but was prevented by OSCAR NELSON .................................NEWELL PHILLIPS One of Marvin’s workmen EVERETT HAMMOND..............................................JOE CARY A consort of Thomas, who testified against Bill Jones when MRS. JONES.................................... CATHERINE DANDO Sued him for divorce RODNEY HARPER............................... JOHN HOUGHLAND Had a row with his wife, MRS. HARPER.................................... MARJORIE LEACII Who sued him for a divorce, but decided that she didn’t want it FREDA CATHERINE THOMAS Mrs. Harper’s maid LIVERYMAN .......................DAVID STEPHENSON FRED PETERS FRED RICE Became manager of the hotel after Mrs. Jones had sold it WALTER LENNON.......................................CLYDE ANGEL The court clerk, and JARVIS ............................................. AVA HAMER The court stenographer, liked to tease Blodgett for his mistake in serving a Nevada warrant on Marvin when he was in California TEDDY SWISHER STARCHER The newspaper reporter who was always after a story MRS. MOORE GLENORA RENSHAW MRS JORDAN KATHRYN MARTIN MRS.' STARR HELEN LOCKARD MRS. PRESTON.................................. THEODORA STEELE Divorcees who stayed at the Calivada Hotel

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Wellston High School 23 National Music Weck Culminates Chapel Programs By DOROTHY JONES Music Week, with its annual activities and varied daily performances, marked the end of all chapel programs for the year. During that week, the orchestra, glee clubs, and band, besides the several soloists, furnished music for all occasions. Freak instruments also were employed to give variety to the programs. Every student possessing musical ability was enlisted to make Music Week a success. Before drawing the curtain over the programs of the year, it may be wise to give a brief review of the outstanding chapel programs. During this time, new musical ability has been discovered, new speakers, actors, and imitators, who will take the place of those who are leaving Wellston High School. Practically every student in high school took part in chapel at least once during the year. Agony chapel was, perhaps, the first outstanding program of the year. Its name is quite appropriate, for it was indeed agony for the unfortunates who took part in extemporaneous speeches. Both the Cary and Mishna clubs were asked to prepare some entertainment. The Cary society gave a program, chiefly musical, while the Mishna girls gave talks on the origin and meaning of Thanksgiving, in addition to their musical selections. Accurate and amusing imitations of the various classes, under the supervision of their respective teachers, were given by the Hi-Y organization. One of the most clever entertainments of the year was a radio program, given by the juniors, announcing the Gallipolis-Wells-ton football game- While Wellston High was in deepest despair over her position in the cellar during the basketball season, it was suggested that until Wellston could ascend at least one step on the ladder of success, that the students would go into mourning. Accordingly, sad speeches were made by those capable of making talks, after which each student was given a small black bow to wear as a token of grief over our league standing. At the conclusion of their solemn remarks, all marched slowly from the auditorium to the strains of a funeral dirge. For the next few weeks, the chapel period was used for chorus singing. The reading of the scripture was also introduced. After the devotional service, all joined in the singing of old favorite and popular songs. It is firmly believed that Mr. Higley is in love, for he seemed to favor “Ting-a-ling” and “There’s a Rainbow ’Round My Shoulder.” The rapt look on his face gave him away. A near repetition of the agony chapel occurred near the end of the term when those who drew the marked slips were required to give a quotation of two lines or more. A prize was to be given to the one who gave his quotation best, but three of the students tied for first place. Consequently, the prize was divided. The next week, a contest was held among the better speakers of each class, which made the decision harder to give. , j All on a Summer's Day Presented by Sophomores “All on a Summer’s Day,” a one-act comedy presented by the sophomores, was a snappy, amusing play which revealed the plan of a clever, scheming criminal to get the jewels and money of the fashionable young ladies at a sumer hotel. The cast showed careful selection and thorough training. Martha Summers and Minnie Scurlock, as Doretta and Gladys, did their parts well. George Wills played the part of Tom Warner, the docile fiancee of Doretta. George seemed to have had experience with girls of Doretta’s type. The parts of Miss Parker and Miss Trimble, played by Helen Snyder and Kathryn Martin, required hard, concentrated study, and were rendered in a satisfactory manner. Sarah Hudson, as Mrs. Reed, played her part quietly but effectively, throwing suspicion upon the mysterious couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lane. All the people at the hotel are afraid of the young couple, and readily put their jewels in Mrs. Reed’s hands for safe keeping, and she, in turn, makes her escape. Not until Bob Doyle (Ovid Helm) arrives, do the summer boarders find out that the Lanes are a newly married couple from the best social circles who tried to escape publicity. Homer Pittinger, as a plain clothes man, reveals the identity of Mrs. Reed. ,« ,«« Freshmen Denounce Slang in Qne Act Play Freshman Play “Sauce for the Goslings,” a one act play, was given by the freshman class in chapel, and also on Nov. 5, visitor’s night at the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (George Dando and Edith Gundlefinger) teach their children. Bob (Francis Gettles) and Elizabeth (Anna Lu Bentine), a never-to-be-forgotten lesson on the use of slang. This lesson almost costs them the friendship of James Ward (Johnny Walker), but finally gains Elizabeth a bid to the prom. Martha Lee (Susan Patterson), the grandmother, who also helps in the lesson given to her grandchildren, is easily the star of the play. Catherine Thomas takes well the part of maid. Miss Ruth Braley and Mr. Le-land Jenkins were coaches.

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Wellston High School 25 Senior Class Presents The Whole Town's Talking By MARJORIE JONES Senior Play Scores Hit Through the cooperation of the entire student body, faculty, and fellow citizens, the class play, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” was a decided success. Much credit is due to the coach. Miss Mary Riley. She showed marked excellence in choosing the cast, directing it, and promoting the play in general. Each character nlayed his part exceptionally well, but Hiram Callahan, as the old man, was outstanding. He held the attention of the audience for both himself and the entire cast. The play was laugh-provoking from beginning to end. “The Whole Town’s Talking,” a farce in three acts, was selected for the class play of 1929 by Miss Mary Riley, director. Henry Simmons, a prominent business man, a manufacturer in a small town, has long cherished the hope that his daughter, Ethel, will marry Chester Binney. Chet is Mr. Simmons’ junior partner; therefore the marriage would retain the present managership of the business. Mrs. Simmons favors Roger Shields, a young man from Chicago and Paris, whom Ethel has brought back with her from Chicago, where she has been attending college. The greatest difficulty in making the match is Ethel herself. She de- clares that the man she marries must be one who has sown his wild oats. This does not fit the mild and meek Chester at all. Mr. Simmons’ imagination saves the day, and he plans to make up some past love affair for Chet. Letty Lythe, a famous movie star, is selected as the main victim. The scheme works, and Chet and Ethel become engaged. Complications arise when Letty Lythe appears in person at the local theater, bringing with her Donald Swift, a prize fighter, her fiance. He is of an extremely jealous nature, and is the cause of events moving to a highly unexpected and very amusing climax. The French Club Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then don’t come to French Club, for almost all discussion is carried on in French. Le Cercle Francais, a French literary club, was organized in 1922. Its purpose was to increase interest in the study of the French language and ability in its use. For several years, it continued as a thriving major organization, but in the year 1927-1928, due to the fact that there were no second year students of French, the club disorganized. This year, the French Club is again heard of. It differs, however, from clubs of former years in that meetings are held during regular class periods and the work is entirely literary. Among outstanding reports given were the short stories of Musset and Maupassant, Moliere’s “L’Avare,” Voltaire's “Zadig,” Labache’s “La Poudre aux Yeux,” and Hugo’s “Les Misera-bles.” The officers for the year were Catherine Dondo, president, and Olive Plummer, secretary. Commencement Week Schedule Friday, May 10—Junior-Senior Banquet Thursday, May 16—Class Play Friday, May 17—Class Play Saturday, May 18—Baccalaureate Service. Wednesday, May 22 — Class Musicale. Thursday, May 23—Class Day Thursday, May 23—Commencement Friday, May 24—Alumni Banquet Hiram Callahan Bill Patterson Lorena Thorne Fred Rice Olive Plummer Catherine Dando Henry Simmons, a manufacturer------------------------------ Chester Binney, his junior partner------------------------- who is in love with Ethel Simmons, Henry’s daughter --------------------------- Donald Swift, formerly a prize-fighter--------------------- now retired and trying to manage his fiancee. Letty Lythe, a famous movie star Mrs. Simmons, an ambitious wife and mother................ who favors for her daughter’s hand Roger Shields, a young society boy from Chicago and Paris ...... .Edwin Harper greatly admired by Lila Wilson ) S Kathleen Morrow Sally Otis fnends of Ethcl------------- I Wilma Collins Sadie Bloom, a dancing instructress --------------------------------- Eva Wade Taxi Driver who causes Mrs. Simmons to doubt Mr. Simmons’ business engagements Donald Gettles Annie, a maid, who is in sympathy with Mr. Simmons-----------------Crilla Ervin