Woodward High School - Saga Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

Page 26 text:

December 8th, 1923. According to an article in the last Tattler, the Senior Dance I attendedko- night was to be the best dance ever given. The floor was to be in better con- dition than ever before and the 'ABlack Cat Grchestra to be superb. VVell, it was, and what more can be said? There was just a large enough crowd to be comfortable. Mr. and Mrs. LaRue and Mr. and Mrs. Clark chaperoned. January 19, 1923. VVell, as I was saying Cto quote from Virgil Deanl, a good many students missed the finest time of their lives when they missed the Nautilus Dance which was held in the school hall. The walls were not decorated, not even with Howers, and the floor was not too slippery, even though Lawson VVright did carry the waxing can around all evening. Therefore the evening passed so quickly that before we knew it the orchestra, which was doing fine, began to play HI-lome Sweet Homef, February 2, 1923. I surely had a good time tonight at the Junior party. VVe danced in the hall for a while, and then some one told us that if we would please slip into the auditorium, we would be highly entertained. VVe tried our best to follow these directions, but the stairs were something of an impediment. VVell, any- way we got there, and this is what happened. Phil Riley and Mr. Phipps gave a few humorous stories. The next num- ber was a violin solo by Esther Potosky accompanied by Ruth Blankenstein. Then we were delighted with a vocal solo by Earl Rush, a Junior High boy. Then the next number was a scream. ln fact, it was entitled 'AA Technical Operation by the Hein and Heinish Company, Edith Darlison made a charm- ing nurse, and should certainly enter the medical life. VVe never saw a doctor handle his weapons more gracefully. And, marvel of all marvels, the patient re- covered. Following this was a moving picture with a sweet old fashioned heroine, and a dashing K'19lO hero. It was very amusing and ended well. As that was the last number on the program, we adjourned to the hall for some more dancingg late refreshments were served. After these, Nliss Cornwell and Mr. Phipps said they were satisfied and ready to leave. Soon every one followed in their footsteps. February 9, 1923. Tonight I attended the Operetta, 'lCherry Blossom, gven in Scott Auditor- ium, by Mr. Ball's singing class. We, Dorothie, Catherine and I, arrived just as the curtain was rising. A very pretty scene it was-a Japanese Tea Garden with Cherry Blossomed trellises and wicker furniture. Don Wrigley was the funny man of the evening Cnot for the first time of coursel and did remarkably well. Helen Shinneman had one of the leading roles. She has a beautiful clear voice and we always appreciate her singing. Frances Lowe, in her red jacket, did very well also. One Hundred and Thirteen ,s , ..s..LLfz'.JLl':.aJ-LJZZZZL JSC.- L ii.. .-

Page 25 text:

PAGES FROM A WOODWARDIANS DAIRY Friday, Sept. 29, 1923 The Hon. Hi-Y Club took it upon themselves to mix the Freshmen. Nlixedl I'll bet they feel as if they had been put through a sausage grinder with the illustrious upper classmen CSophs, don't take this too seriouslyj, and had come out so thoroughly mixed that nothing could ever separate them. However, before the grinding they were rather cold and stiffg so somebody or other got up a snake dance through the hall and yelled as if they were afraid of the snakes. Then lXIr. LaRue, Daddy Sprague, and Mr. Rike decided' to play hot land with the boys. If they had as much fun playing it as we had watching them play it, they certainly must have enjoyed it immensely. I guess the Hi-Y Club thought the Freshies had not yet become acclimated' to the usually quiet, calm atmosphere of the High School parties, because a boxing match was held between IVild VVooly Don VVrigley and Kill 'um Cousino. Three rounds were fought with Carver as referee. The fight was awarded to Ivrigley because he covered the most ground. The speakers for the evening were hIr. Sprague, IXI12 Rike and IX'Ir. Harold Hein. hlr. Rike tried to consume two minutes for his speech. Daddy Sprague told several funny jokes, at which everybody laughed including the Freshmen. After the speeches we sang some songs and gave a few yells, and then, as it was almost ten minutes to eleven and several Freshmen were on the verge of going to sleep, we went home. Friday, October 27, 1923. IVitches, goblins, black cats, and all, Pmted on the walls of the Ballroom hall, lIusic, weird and wild, filled us with glee 'Cause it was made by a very good orchestra. The orchestra was Kneisel's, but I couldn't make that rime at all. The dance was given by the YVoodward Literary Society. It was a costume dance- you should have seen them sheiks and everything inspiring. Well I think I shall expire if I don't get to bed shortly, as I'm dead tired. Those sheiks weren't what you'd call fairy-like to say the least, and werenyt a bit particular about stepping on satin pumps-especially mine. November 11, 1923. Oh, I'm simply dead-I mean I would have been if I had danced another time. That Athletic Dance has certainly made me feel like a ball that has been jumped on and thrown around by a bunch of-Wonderful men. I didn't intend to end that sentence that way, but I just couldn't help it. They certainly know how to dance as well as they know how to play the game. The Black Cat Qrchestra played with ther usual vigor, which is saying a lot. I did have a delightful time though, and mustn't forget to have lblother let my dress down. All the girls had on long dresses and they really are quite be- coming. Anyhow it's the style. One Hundred and Twelve

Page 27 text:

lVell, I think I'll just paste the program right in here. Cast of Characters. Cherry Blossom-Brought up as a daughter of Kokemo, in reality Evelyn Barns of New York, U. S. A. .......................... Helen Shinneman Kokemo-Proprietor of a Tea Garden in Tokyo, Japan---Donald Wrigley' John Henry Smith-A New York guest of Mr. Worthington ........... lfffilliam Denton Henry Foster Jones-.lack's pal ..................... Edward Fanning Horace VVorthingtoniA New York stock broker who is entertaining a party of frends with a trip to Japan on his private yacht .......... Cletus Hoe! james Young-lVorthingt0n's Secretary ......... ---Charles Stuart jessica Vanderpool-VVorthington's niece--- -,--- ---. Frances Lowe Togo-A Japanese Politician of high rank -.---.--------.. Albert Lyon Chorus-Geisha Girls in Kokemo Tea Garden, American girls and men, guests of lllr. lVorthington, visiting Japan on his private yacht. The Story of the Play- Time-The present. Place-Tokyo, Japan. Act I-Afternoon. Act Il-Night of same day. Act lll-Night one week later. FEBRUARY 21, 1923 Everything was just glorious tonight, but l'm dead tired and fear that I shall have to celebrate YVashington,s Birthday in bed. That seems a very dis- respectful thing to do, still that's the way he spent his birthday. VVe got to the VVoman's Building, where our marvelous Senior Prom was held, about eight forty-live, and were rather surprised to find a good sized crowd so early. From the very beginning we had a good' time. Kneisel's Toledoans, after they discovered that we wanted to dance instead of roll, played very well. Oh, the gowns were gorgeous, and the Hoor was awhirl with baby blues, fiery reds, soft rose pinks, and sea-foamy greens. I always feel sorry for the stronger sex when l see such beautiful clothes. How dull it must be for them never to plan and think about all those little details of apparel so interesting to girls. However, they have us to look at, so that's probably some consolation. The poor dears did seem to have a good time though, especially Ernie Rutter QMar- garet was therej, Guy Dick, and Dana Fearing, who may establish a dancing academy some day. Well, regardless of our wishes, midnight came, and the chaps., Mr. Williams and Miss Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Petree, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. LaRue, decided that the Hoor had had enough hard use for one eveninggso we went home. One Hundred and Fourteen