Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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RODMAN H. BATES Q Se1zat01 'j ALTOONA, PA. I hunted high and low For that peculiar noiseg But do you think I should know That it was made by one of the boys? The future superintendent of the Altoona car shops was born in Altoona on June II, 1889. Cn entering Willianisoii Dimples soon distinguished himself as an athlete. During his three years he secured positions on four Varsity teams: Basket ball, two years g football, one year, and baseball, one. In an argument Senator,' is capable of holding his own which is the outcome of his belief 3 always keep a stiff upper lipf' He holds arguments with his classmates daily but the most noteworthy was his argument with Mr. in the shop. Rodney', was seen one day with an oil can and a monkey wrench climbing among the shafting in the ma- chine shop trying to locate some strange noise which he had heard. After looking a long time he was nnally told it came from a machine in another section of the shop. He served his class as president during the latter half of his junior year. . VVALTER H. BEANS A' Beany came to Williamsoii ' To be an athlete. There was no game in fun or fame VVhich he did not compete. Q Beany j 'RICPIBOROJ PA. This spunky kid was born on August 9, 1889, at Harts- ville, Pa., After becoming weary of the farm chores, he came to Williainsoii to learn the machinist trade. Beany 'became proficient at his trade and has been constantly working for an invention by which he can de- scend from the highest altitude. We recommend a heavy anchor and by so doing his struggles will be ended. In his junior year through the iniiuence of Krausse. he made his debut in the f'Media Four IrIundred.', A certain Single Girl exerted her charms over him to such an extent that he made frequent mid-week visits to the neighboring town but always managed to be at school before ten P. M. C?j. Walter can be easily called the athlete of his class. He played on the Varsity baseball three years, Varsity foot- ball and basket ball teams two years and captained the latter very creditably in his senior year. He also served his class as vice-president. 27

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THOMAS H. BANNAR Q T0m'fj PHILADELPHIA, PA. Tom was weary and for some sleep to get, In a barn hard by he laid, l But lol and behold! upon rising next morn Found beneath him a big china egg. This combination of hermit, fisherman and heart smash- er, opened his eyes in Philadelphia, November 7, 1888. His early life was spent exploring his home city. Later he obtained a position at Baldwin Locomotive Works but finding this too strenuous for his quiet disposition, migrat- ed to Williamson where he took up a course in bricklaying. This he mastered at once and spent the remainder of his time fishing. On one occasion he made a very lucky catch.', While fishing in a stream nearby and luck being against him, his thoughts drifted' back to other fishing trips. While on one of these trips he had pulled out an old shoe. Being very fond CPQ of mathematics he soon made an equation which read thus shoe plus brook equals shoebrookf' Tom is an all-round athlete Q Pj. He displays grace and form at basket ball and fine judgment at football. He was a member of the track team often running a mile or so on Saturday evenings. These events generally took place when his classmates were retiring. Member Glee Club, T. VV. E., B. B. S., and B. S. O. JOHN B. BARSBY C D0c, ' irE7'GS7711l'S'iib CHESTER, PA. Born Octember 69th, 1888. This little boy is lovely, Why he simply is divine. Oh, meet me at the pig-sty ' At quarter after nine! Say, now honestly what do you think of him, anyway? Isnit he the dear thing? Such an angelic countenance, you know. . ' In the early part of his senior year he became madly infatuated with a certain merry widow in the vicinity who took him under her protecting wing because-Oh well, just because. After she went .away he became melancholy and wouldnt eat. just imagine-wouldnit eat! He is get- ting over it now though and we think he'll improve with time. . One day he was seen Cwhen he thought no one was 10O1f1HgD polishing his collar buttons with a tooth pick. Isnt that the limit? U Was a frequent visitor to Chester and was alwavs afraid to come home in the clarkf' ' 26

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WALTER SCOTT BEITENMAN. C Bgfgf'j 1 MT. PENN, PA. They sent two maidens their name cards, Of course the school ribbon went too, Hard luck for the pair When the maidens so fair Said, We're only kidding you. This wise-looking individual first opened his eyes at Royersford, Pa., August 23d, 1889. He-soon grew too large for this small hamlet and moved to Mt. Penn. c Beit entered Williamson to take up carpentering, but spent his leisure time in developing the pretzel busi- ness. Unfortunately for him, his stock in trade was a benefit for the Grafters of First A. Deacon was quite an E. Z. mark among the young ladies and was considered somewhat of a sport. Not wishing to be outdone by the swell Five Hundred, he took a week-end trip to Atlantic City where his fiancee was waiting-for him. It is rumored that he and Schofield will make a life study of the matrimonial question. Scott captained the Cricket Team in his senior year to success. He was a subscriber to Town Talk and in- vested in Passifier. Member of A. R. T. E. Club and the Physician Club. WALTER L. BLACK Q 'Slzeeter j HUNTINGDON, PA. Who is this with the bunch of keys Creeping along on his hands and knees, Our drawing instructor I. O. V? Well, I guess not. It's Blacleie. Skeeter was born at Huntingdon on November 25: 1888. After becoming tired of the sound of the reforma- tory whistle, he made his escape and landed at Williamson where he decided to take up machinist. Blackie found more interest in the drawing room than at his trade. His aspirations as a draughtsman were hn- ished when at the beginning of his senior year he became gsisftant drawing instructor under the watchful eye of J. We have all noticed since our junior year a change in Walterls manner especially in regard to his conduct in the classroom fwhich we all admirej. Some are inclined to bel1eve that it was through his close associations with the Heckerg but most agree it was the infiuence obtained by his weekly trips to West Chester. He spent much time in the study of Zoology. His fa- vorite animal was the camel He is of medium height and weighs 150 lbs. and can play football when his feet are warm. 28