'55 Monroe High Journal
Odds-n-Ends
ODDS-n-ENDS
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MONROE HIGH JOURNAL (Sept - Oct)
Dedicated to our Chief Helper, LAVINDA
Page 1
EDITORS PAGE
School Spirit
Do you have school spirit?
The urge to win a ball game?
The pride that refuses to
Let you write on the desks?
Throw paper on the lawn?
For the sake of your school,
Do you pat your team on the back,
Even when they've lost that
Close game?
And do you take pride in your
School work, the grades you obtain?
In many places we have all
Fallen, but nobody says you
Can't try again.
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Seasons
by Clarence E. FLYNN
The weather, that great friend of man
Follows a check and balance plan.
The winter frosts me all about,
Then summer comes and throws me out.
When summer's warmth begins to strain,
The winter cools me off again.
A splendid plan. All honor to it.
The trouble is, both over do it.
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The Many
by Edgar A. Guest
Some talent to each one allowed,
Some place to fill from day to day.
While able all with strength endowed
To serve as each shall see the way.
The few, from cradle to the grave,
The pathh to fame or wealth may find,
But all the many van be brave
And to the troubled can be kind.
Not all the greatest sums can give,
Not all the most to aid can do.
But all of us the while we live,
Can to the faith we hold be true.
Tis not for wealth or fame alone.
The soul will praise from GOD deserve
But to the courage that was shown,
And for the willingness to serve.
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Any parent or teacher can tell
you that when a child isn't difficult,
he's probably trying.
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High School Newspaper
I love the paper. I read all the ads,
I think it's swell. I note all the news,
The day it comes out I take all the fads.
I run pell-mell When I praise the paper,
To get my copy and read each line. I scorn those who laugh.
The stories and colomns I'm really loyal.
I think are fine. I'm on the staff!
I laugh at the jokes,
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PAGE TWO
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MONROE HIGH SOCIETY NEWS
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The annual Prince of Peace Contest will be held November 6. The M-----
and Evangelical Church at Lewisville will be the setting. There a----
students participating as follows: Joe Conner, Evelyn Denbow, Ruth--
Lois Devoe, Ruth Heft, Lynn Satow, Helen Denbow, and Ada Drake. The participants are being ably coached by Mr. Cobb and Miss Hendershot.
Five girls were chosen from a number of contestants to be Cheer-leaders for
the Basketball games this season. They are as follows: Lois Devoe, Linda
Kaylor, Lynn Satow, Barbara Jane Robinson, and Lois Web--.
The Seniors of Lewisville High School will present their annual play October
27, at 8:00 p.m. They have chosen, "The Little Shephard of Kingdom Come."
The case of players is directed by Miss Hendershot.
Doc Daugherty's Puppet show entertained the school Thursday October 21 with
a variety of talking dolls.
Lena Dilley has resigned her position as advisor of the love-lorn. Dorothy Hoff is now writing this column. Look for the new column,
"Solomon-izing With Lena Dilley."
Thursday, October 20, three salesmen representing different companies ----
to the Junior Class on ordering class rings. The Herff-Jones Company again
was chosen.
Ohio State History-Government tests were given several weeks ago to the
Junior and Senior Classes. Results have not been reported. The winners from
the county are to go to Ohio University for a week-end visit.
The annual Freshmen Party given by the Juniors was held September 27. A
covered dish dinner was held, followed by games and square dancing.
The school had their pictures taken in September by haven't received the
results yet.
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LITTLE THINGS ------------Gorden Martin
You take a bit of sunshine and you mix it with a smile..and human under-
standing as you travel every mile...and then you add some loyalty, w---
mingles in so well... and blend it with a voice that has some cheery ----
tell...And don't forget some sympathy for other people's woes.. and ----
love for ordinary folks who have no wealth to give...and dignity, with ----
all men have got the right to live. Then add to these a handclasped ----,
and measure out some truth...and willingness to help the old, plus --- for
eager youth. Now stir them all together, and your task is at an end, for
all of these combine to make life's greatest gift-A FRIEND.
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A lady is a woman who makes it easy,
For a man to be a gentleman.
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"The important thing is not so much
that every child should be taught,
as that every child should be
given the chance to learn."
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PAGE THREE
THE LATEST IN SPORTS**********JIM THOMPSON & BOB MORRIS
Contains softball & Basketball Schedule for 1955-56
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PAGE FOUR
ADVISE TO THE LOVE-LORN
Dear Aunt Phoebe,
I am a sophomore and in love with several boys, but it seems like they don't
know that I exist. Could you please tell me what to do?
B.P.
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Dear B.P.
It seems as though you are trying to get them all. Why don't you just set
tight and don't try to get a boy-friend, but let the boy try to get you.
I assure you will have good-luck.
Aunt Phoebe
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Dear Aunt Phoebe,
I am a Freshman in High School and I am going-steady with a Senior Boy
for a month now. Mother thinks I am to young to go steady! What do you
think I should do?
A.B.
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Dear A.B.
If your mother thinks you are too yound to go steady, why don't you try
dating other boys for a while. If she thinks you are doing too much running
around I am sure she will let you go steady.
Aunt Phoebe
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Dear Aunt Phoebe,
I wrote to a boy several times but he hasn't answered my letters. Although
he is going steady, I still like him very much. Would you tell me how I could get him to like me?
H.M.
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Dear H.M.
I'm afraid that writing to a boy who is going steady is the wrong thing
to do. He is probably deeply in love with the girl he is going with and no
doubt will marry her some day. You better stop writing the letters and maybe
yo'll have some one to go with some time.
Aunt Phoebe
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Dear Aunt Phoebe,
I am a Senior in High School And I am going to be in the class play. The
boy I am going steady with don't think I should be in it because I have to make
love to another boy. Please tell me wht I should do.
"Ellie"
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Dear "Ellie"
Go right ahead and be in the play. I am sure your boy-friend won't be
mad very long. After all it's just a play.
Aunt Phoebe
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PAGE 5
SOLO_OM_IZING WITH LENA DILLEY
JEST SOMES QUOTES
On the plains of hesitation bleach
the bones of countless thousands
who chance ot stop and rest.
To good or ill, your conversation is
your advertisement. Every time you
open your mouth you let people look
into your mind.
It takes cold weather to prove a tree
evergreen.
It's nice to be important but it's
more important to be nice.
For every wife who tries backseat
driving there's a husband who tries
to cook from the dining room table.
Men who mind their business are more
likely to suceed because they have
so little competition.
The best example of perfect security
is a man serving a life term in a
federal prison.
TALE-LITES
The way to live to be a hundred is to work as much as possible. says ------.
But most people prefer to work seven tenths as hard and check out at seventy.
Some men are so busy learning the tricks of the trade that they never learn
the trade.
Money is circulating so fast these days that the germs on it are suffering
from air sickness.
It is strange that so often we are advised not to cross a bridge before we
come to it. Did anyone ever do this?
A mid-western paper says there are too many burgulars in town. It doesn't say what would be the ideal number!
Drive carefully, the life you save may be that of a person owing you money.
THINGS YOU NEVER REGRET
Showin kindness to an aged person.
Destroying the letter written in anger.
Offering the apology that saves a friendship.
Stopping a scandal that is wrecking a reputation.
Helping a boy find himself.
Taking time to show consideration to your parents.
Remembering God in all things.
A HEAP O'GIVIN'
It takes a lot o' livin'
And just a heap o' givin'
Every day.
For the soul to keep a growin'
And it's light to keep a glowin'
O'er the way ----
With it's little candle gleamin'
And their rays so brightly beamin'
Like a star.
When the low, sweet voice come wingin'
Like a thrush so softly singin'
From afar----
If the soul has kep' a growin'
And it's light is still a glowin'
O'er the way,
It has done a lot of livin'
And just a heap of givin'
Every day.
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THE FELLOWSHIP OF FRIENDS
The fairest rose in the garden of life
Is the fellowship of friends;
Time but glories its beauty
With a fragrance that never ends.
No cloud can shade it's loveliness,
No storm it's petals part
For the flower of friendship dwells forever
In the shrine of the human heart.
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PRAYER FOR THE DAY: LORD, Make my words soft for tomorrow I may have to eat them.
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PAGE 6
"GOSSIP COLUMN"
Girls who give up their time The Seniors seem to be enjoying ---
To write a stuffy thesis practice. Especially when it ---
May have to give up love and joy at night;
And be content with nieces.
There is a rumor going around I guess Joe Connor wishes they
that Raymond Sills has lost his would have teachers meetings more
heart to Thelma Fogle. How true often. Wonder how Lois DeVoe
is this Raymond? feels about this??
I heard Mr. Cobb say Helen Dunbow An old saying is, "Two peaches
had been staying up too late at make a "pair". So does Richard
night and not getting her Algebra. Weber and Sandra Reich!
O.K. Helen! Is it TV or could
there be something else in your We hear some of the Freshmen have
life??? not been making too good of grades
lately. Could it be they had
We hear Gary Ruble has made Health vaseline on their hair and the
King this year. Wonder if Ruth answers slipped their minds??
Greer could have had anything to How about it Freshmen???
do with it? How about it, did she??
George, why those frequent trips The softball boys have been wo--
down to Clarington lately?? hard and winning lots of games -
Could it be a "Queen" lives down year. We hear they like their
there? How about it, does she coach and his careful instructions
have a Palace?? so well they're saving up to buy
him a new whip!
Dale Kilburn reported seeing a
deer on the hill above Bernard Clara Morris has been getting
Smith's the other night. Could three letters daily, two from her
it be he got his distance mixed boyfriend, and one from his grand
up and the "deer" he saw was mother. How about it Clara, does
close to the Wayne School House??? she have to write and warn you???
Jerry Weber thinks Lewisville We hear Sara Morris has taken a
High School has more rooms than liking to a boy from Calais. How
any school he knows of. By the about it Sara, has he been coming
way Jerry, How many corners do up to see you very often??
each of these rooms have????
We heard Carolyn Hartshorn ----
The Drivers Education Class is Bob Yoho in the Hall the other
kind of getting on Mr Latimer's --- This is what we heard: "The
nerves. A suggestion made by the --- puppy love is the beginning
Students is "you shouldn't have --- dog's life".
them sticking out so far"!
Suppose that would help??
I sat by a Duchess at tea
Embarrassed as I could be.
Her rumblings abdominal
Were something Phenominal--
And the guests all thought it was me!
THE END
ODDS-n-ENDS
Billman's Store
Billman's Store
Century Old Store Changes Ownership
Photo with caption "George Radon and F.R. Billman, new and old owners, exchange greetings"
"Billman's Store" in Lewisville, which has served that community under various
ownerships for the past one hundred years, was recently purchased by George
Radon, of near Woodsfield, from the more recent-years owner, F.R. Billman, and has taken charge.
The new propietor has had considerable experience in the general merchandising field, having been employed with the Kroger and Bailey Companies in Cleveland for a number of years, and he plans to operate the widely-known general store on the self-serve basis and by courteous service and quality merchandise, he hopes to continue the tradition of this fine and ancient store.
A Mr. Packenburg owned and operated the store many years ago and later sold his business to Frank and Charles Oblinger, Clem Oblinger later
purchasing Frank's share.
On August 18, 1907, Mr. Billman was employed by the Oblinger's and in
1910 bought a one-third interest, the store being known at that time as the
Oblinger, (Marion) Robinson & Company. Prior to purchasing an interest in the store, Mr. Billman worked in the oil fields for five years. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs John H. Billman, of Lewisville.
In July, 1918, Mr Robinson entered World War I and Mr Oblinger and Mr Billman bought his interest in the store. Mr Oblinger died in December, 1920, and in January, 1921, Mr Billman became sole
owner. Mr Radon took possession June 1st. He is a former Clevelander, coming here in 1943 and is a prosperous farmer in the Lewisville area. Before coming to Monroe County he was Service Representative for Curtiss-Wright Corp. of Caldwell, New Jersey. During World War II he served overseas as a Technical Representative. His wife is the former Edith Faber, daughter of Amiel Faber and the late Mrs. Faber. The Radon's have two sons, Robert student at Ohio State University, Columbus; and Richard at home.
Mrs. Billman, the retiring owner's wife, is the former Ollie B. Fisher daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Grant Fisher of Lewisville. The Billman's have one daughter, Mrs Frank (Grace) Stallings of Westerville, and one grandson, Robert Alan Stallings.
And with the passing of one era and the beginning of a new for the "Grand Old Store of Lewisville," the community's best wishes go to both the retiring and the new owner -- F.R. Billman and George Radon -- for a long service that has been well done and a new that hopes to serve as in the past a modern setting. (Beacon Photo)
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