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1925 Farmer High School yearbook "ALOHA"

Football Team Roster

CAPT. HILBERT

This is Capt. Hilbert's third year at football and his second year as captain. He was shifted from halfback to fullback this year and has made good in that position. Red is at his best on defense, but all offensive plays were centered around his position. His aptness in the forward pass was demonstrated in the Holgate game. Hilbert ought to make a fine player next September.

ROTH HUSTED

Husted is a fourth year man. His position will be the hardest to fill next fall. Farmer has been fortunate in having a triple-threat man in him. It was the offensive work of Husted which was outstanding, but his defensive is hard to beat. His ability to diagnose his opponents plays made of him a dangerous foe. Many of his tackles were made behind his opponent's line.

GEORGE LORD

George was not in school last year, but came back this fall to graduate. He is a good tackler with lots of speed. Lord shifted this year from full back to end, and his size and speed coupled with his tackling made it exceedingly difficult to gain around his end. When all other efforts failed, George could be relied upon to make the necessary gains.

DONALD BATTERSHELL

Battershell was another senior man who tried out for the end position. Don did not get out for the earlier practices, so did not get to display his ability until the later games. He is not a flashy player, but he certainly is a fighter and is always dependable. He will be missed next season.

PAUL McCOLLOUGH

Paul shifted this year from back field to line - first as end and then as tackle. He could not always attend practice, so was not in the best of physical condition and could not do that of which he was really capable. Paul was never a loafer on the field. He was a good hard worker; making a fine player at tackle.

OMAR SMITH

This is Smith's first year at football, but he certainly has been a peppy halfback and has shown that he has the makings of a good all around football player. While his greatest worth was on defensive, still he could be depended upon to tear great holes thru the opposing lines for plunges. Smith is a Junior and with this year's experience should be a valuable player next September.

FAY ELSER

Elser is a third-year man. He is easily the fastest man on the team, so could always be depended upon where speed was needed. He has plenty of nerve. He is at his best in spilling his opponent's interference. With the coaching of next year Elser will make one of the best ends who ever represented F.H.S.

KENNETH McCOLLOUGH

This junior played his second year on the squad this season. Kennie was placed in the tackle's position, and altho his defensive work was good he excelled in his ability to kick. On the kick-off he very often sent the ball over the opponent's goal line. He has several field goals to his credit, one of which, in the Defiance game, reached the mark of 38 yards. His toe also added several points after the touchdown.

AL BAYES

Here is a scrapping junior who is easily the life of the team, when all the rest were blued by a close game he was fighting his hardest. We had no substitute center for Al, because he was in condition to play the entire season. Only once did he have time out and that was when he had a finger hurt. Altho his passing was erratic at times, he was always willing to admit his mistakes and make an effort to improve.

DONALD HEADLEY

At the beginning of the season this junior chose to try for end. Altho timid at thirst, he began to show his real worth when competition for end increased. As a receiver of the forward pass, Headley was the equal of any man on the team. His size, build and experience should make him a valuable player next season.

HERBERT BLOSSER

This scrappy little quarterback is in the game every minute. He is an accurate tackler, but his true worth is in running interference for Husted. "Jap" could always be relied upon to get his man, and in case of a fumble could generally come up with the ball in his possession. With this year's knowledge and next year's coaching he can make an exceptionally valuable man in his position.

ROBERT NICHOLS

This guard played a steady and consistent game. Nichols enjoyed coaxing his opponents to put the play thru his position so he could stop their advance. He could always be relied upon to hold up his part of the game. With his experience he will make a fine player for Farmer for the next two years.

ROBERT McCOLLOUGH

Rob was the other guard. This big boy is the only Freshman on the team. His size makes it difficult for his opponents to take him out of the plays. With three more years in which to play, he should make the team a strong player.

The Basketball Team

K. McCollough, Headley, P. McCollough, Lord, Blosser, Smith, Hilbert, Bayes

The boys rented a barn during the basketball season and got a little practice. One or two games were played, each ending in defeat for Farmer. However, enough practice was secured to reduce the awkwardness at the tournament.

At the Defiance County Tournament, Farmer drew Delaware. These teams were well matched, neither having any facilities for practice. Farmer won from Delaware, but of course lost the next game to Mark Center.

While this is not a wonderful record, the Farmer boys can feel that they helped boost athletics in the other schools and make a tournament a success.

Transcribed by Kate Watson

Source: Farmer High School yearbook "ALOHA" 1925

1903

Walter Ensign, Hicksville, O.

1904

Neva Beattie-Wilson, Galena, O., R. 2

Madge Tharpe-Hopkins, Defiance, O.

Ernest Blair, City Mail Carrier, Toledo, O.

1905

Nelle Beattie-Wilson, Galena, O., R. 2

Leola Spangler-Lease, Hudson, Ind.

Bertha Mavis-Gardner, Died March 1915

Frank Blosser, M.D., Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Earl Ensign, Veterinary, Massilion, O.

Richard Yeagley, Farmer, Farmer, O.

1906

Kit Allen, Died Oct. 25th, 1918

Edith Kitteredge-Ringer, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Edith Crawford-Spangler, Bryan, O., R. 5

Edna Ensign-Husted, Cleveland, O.

Laura Lord-Snyder, Hicksville, O.

Martin Wisda, Civil Engineer, N. D.

Sam Blosser, Truck driver, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Wilma Walker-Fisher, Edgerton, O.

Ray Spangler, Farmer, Bryan, O., R. 5

1907

Francis Mavis-Clute, Chicago, Ill.

Beatrice Blosser-Elder, Hicksville, O.

Elma Sewell-Flightner, Bryan, O., R. 5

Charles Mason, Farmer, Ney, O.

1908

Ethel Hopkins, Died Jan. 25th 1915

Gertrude Hulbert-Rupp, Coldwater, Mich., R. 3

Grace Smith-Kelly, Toledo, O.

Lowell Sandford, Factory hand, Toledo, O.

Alton Mason, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

Alton Ensign, Carpenter, Youngstown, O.

1909

Madge Donley Domstrum, Died Jan. 24, 1914

Carrie Blosser, Bookkeeper, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Lydia Hepker-Beerbower, Ney, O., R. 2

Nina Martin, Stenographer, Toledo, O.

Ward Ensign, Farmer, Bryan, O.

Chas. Ensign, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

Ralph Lutz, Farmer, Sherwood, O.

Britt Lord, Bookkeeper, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Britt Haller, Elkhart, Ind.

Claud Conkey, Farmer, Edgerton, O., R. 3

1910

Gladys Mavis-Hall, Detroit, Mich.

Alice Sewell-Kumnick, Clerk, Bryan, O.

Jeneva Keyes-Stantz, West Unity, O.

Ray Hosack, Prop. of Music House, Angola, Ind.

Hugh Husted, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

1911

Daisy Blosser-Pugh, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Carrie Husted-Smith, Bryan, O.

Nellie Book-Bowen, Bookkeeper, Bryan, O.

Beulah Buda-Ridenour, Bryan, O.

Ruth Speaker-Bender, Defiance, O.

Earl Snyder, Prin. Jewell High School, Jewell, O.

Tellis Stuckman, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

1912

Blake Rice, Teacher, Sherwood, O.

1913

Andrew Ghering, Gold Metal Flour Co., Cincinnati, O.

Hugh E. Renz, Groceryman, Sherwood, O.

Mabelle Stuckman-Sweet, Edgerton, O.

Gladys McCavit-Elser, Bryan, O., R. 3

Bora Buda-Wilcox, Hicksville, O., R. 1

Carrie Beerbower, Nurse, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Cora Beerbower-Antoni, Bryan, O.

Esther Farmer, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Alice Donley, Stenographer, San Francisco, Calif.

Lois Ensign-Stuckman, Ney, O

Beulah Fickle-Beattie, Bryan, O., R. 5

1914

Alta Heacock-Roan, Bryan, O.

Mildred Blosser-Kimmell, Ney, O.

Isabell Taylor-Schatz, Defiance, O.

Jennie Kreiger-Deal, Edgerton, O.

Donald Stuckman, Farmer, O.

Lucile Biglow-Walworth, Coldwater, Mich.

Edna Sandford-West, Toledo, O.

Margurite Morway, Nurse, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Edna Heacock-Snyder, Jewell, O.

Edith Walden-Mosher, Bryan, O.

Grace Fritz-Miller, Died Oct. 24, 1922

Edna Kittredge-Allexander, Bryan, O.

Ward Smith, Died Nov. 6th, 1924

Bruce Lord, Portland, N.Y.

Clyde Mason, Teacher, Fredricks, O.

Vinnie Stone, Unknown

1915

Lelah Culler, Teacher, Akron, O.

Delpha Walden, Farmer, O.

Nettie Book-Perry, Bryan, O.

Estelle Beerbower, Died Apr. 25th, 1918

Marie Sweet-Barber, Ney, O.

Effie Kittredge-Roan, Bryan, O., R. 5

Forrest Tharp, Defiance Ice Cream Co., Defiance, O.

1916

Leah Ensign-Prucha, Lorain, O.

Hazel Stuckman, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Ruth Buda-Grandy, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Lavon Culler, Farmer, Mark Center, O.

Florence Blosser-Webster, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Carmen Meek-Nicholls, Bryan, O.

Lelah Lord, Teacher, Bryan, O., R. 5

Carl Ridenour, Ohio Art Co., Bryan, O.

Inez Rogers, Died Oct. 20th, 1918

Glenn Spire, Bryan, O.

1917

Leighton Norway, Electrical Engineer, Chicago, Ill.

William Fritz, Angola, Ind.

Glen Husted, Farmer, Hicksville., R. 2

Madison Blosser, Farmer, Mark Center, O.

Bertha Smith-Mitchell, Ney, O.

Pauline Sweet, Ney, O.

Alice Beerbower-Richardson, Detroit, Mich.

Owen Rice, Teacher, Ridgeville, O.

1918

May Kittredge-Sites, Bryan, O.

Lois Kittredge-Gretzer, Defiance, O., R. 12

Clifford Replogle, Farmer, Bryan, O.

Carmon Culler, Farmer, Mark Center, O.

Coral Roan, Bookkeeper, Bryan, O.

Leon Staup, Mail Clerk, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Herman Speaker, Unknown

Eunice Smith-Hendricks, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Lester Beerbower, Farmer, Bryan, O.

Donald Maugle, Farmer, Edgerton, O.

Bessie Hepker, Stenographer, Niagra Falls, N.Y.

Mirian Tharp-Scribner, Valaraso, Ind.

Maud Ridenour-Haase, Edgerton, O.

Donald Lord, Farmer, Bryan, O., R. 5

Milo Rice, Prin. of Sherwood High School, Sherwood, O.

Mildred Leke, Died July 1st, 1919

Lora Kimmell-Norway, Chicago, Ill.

Victor Kimmell, Farmer, Ney, O.

1919

Rosco Hendrick, Penn. Railroad, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Leah Dietsch-Ruth, Edgerton, O.

Inez Ensign-Flightner, Farmer, O.

Agnetta Pollock-Spire, Bryan, O.

Melba Hopkins, Teacher, Hicksville, O.

1920

Orpha Kimmel, Teacher, Bryan, O.

Esther Husted-Beerbower, Bryan, O.

Esther Cook-Maugle, Edgerton, O.

Russell Hilbert, Farmer, Edgerton, O.

Doyle Battershell, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

Leta Smith-Radford, Springfield, Ill.

Nora Hepker, Stenographer, Niagra Falls, N.Y.

Lillie Byers-Miller, Hicksville, O.

Bessie Beattie-Blacker, Teacher, Bryan, O.

Bessie Lord Hauter, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Clara Smith-Davis, Bryan, O.

Marie Green Greenfield, Delaware, O.

Mona Buda-Cook, Hicksville, O.

Ruth Culler, Teacher, Akron, O.

1921

Leighton Conkey, Student, Defiance, O.

Berneice Culler-Ridenour, Lancaster, O.

Ivor Dietsch, Died Feb. 24, 1924

Russell Fritz, Teacher, Farmer, O.

Elva Hopkins-Palmer, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Paul Husted, Farmer, Hicksville, O., R 2

Vera Husted, Teacher, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Fern Kimmell, Student, Defiance, O.

William Mitchell, Farmer, Ney, O.

Tiberious Mann, Farmer, Edgerton, O.

Wilber Billman, Farmer, Bryan, O., R. 5

1922

Harree Cook, Farmer, Hicksville, O., R. 2

Arthur Blacker, Laborer, Bryan, O.

Ralph Burns, Milk Carrier, Edgerton, O.

Jennie Rogers, Pet Garmet Co., Farmer, O.

Guy Meyer, Farmer, Ney, O.

Naomi Dunson, Student, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Carmon Smith, Spangler Mfg. Co., Bryan, O.

1923

Hollis Bayes, Bayes Garage, Farmer, O.

Constance Kisabeth, Edgerton, O.

Helen Rice, Teacher, Farmer, O.

F. Blake Hopkins, Student O.N.U., Ada, O.

Helen Rogers, Holabird Office, Bryan, Farmer, O.

Florence Mitchell, Student, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Kenneth Sweet, Garageman, Edgerton, O.

Estell Culler, Student, O.N.U., Ada, O.

1924

John Summer, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

George Manon, Farmer, Edgerton, O.

Earl Smith, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

Ermel Husted, Student, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Grace Shank, Student, D.C., Defiance, O.

Grace Rice, Student, D.C., Defiance, O.

Olive Billman-Johnson, Hicksville, O.

Louis Nicholls, Farmer, Hicksville, O.

1925

Helen Allen

Alice Brown

Harry Brown

Eunice Blair

Roth Husted

George Lord

Paul McCollough

Donna Scantlen

Laura Smith

Dolores Scranton

Donald Battershell

Transcribed by Kate Watson