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Yearbook Year- 1935, Part 3
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17. Robert A. Dickson "Bus"
Robert's yearbook description: "Ye olde classe cutte-uppe! This lad, a budding army man, possesses an inimitable knack of manifesting his presence with unsolicited witticisms and mischievous pranks. Bus is constantly palpitating with excess energy".
Robert Allen Dickson
born: 1916 in Ohio
died: 26 Jun 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, age 22
Parents: Everett Alvin DIckson (1882-1962) &
Estella J. Kamp (1883-1976)
Robert died at the young age of 22 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
18. Francis B. Dineen "Frank"
Francis' yearbook description:"Unless you crave annihilation, never address this boy as Francis. Dinny has a remarkably independent spirit. He'll brook no opposition. His horoscope indicates an aptitude for accomplishment, such as exploring the Gobi Desert".
Francis Bryan Dineen
born: 09 May 1917 in Cincinnati, Ohio
died: 05 Mar 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, age 44
Parents: Martin Daniel Dineen (1890-1952) &
Marie Henrietta Focke (1889-1922)
On 27 Aug 1945, Francis married Kathryn Angela "Toddy" Krumholtz (1917-1999) at St. Agnes Church in Dayton. Together, they had 8 children. In 1950, Francis was working as a foreman at a publishing house in Harrison, Ohio, living with his wife and 3 children: Mary, Julie and James.
Francis died at the young age of 44 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery.
19. Harold J. Drescher "Master"
Harold's yearbook description:"If silence is golden, surely Master has experienced its brightest luster. In the future Harold May be heard from, for so silent a man must soon say something wife".
Harold Joseph Dresher
born: 25 Nov 1917 in Burkettsville, Ohio
died: 25 Sep 2002 in Kettering, Ohio, age 84
Parents: William Dresher (1882-1960) &
Josephine A. Schmalstig (1887-1965)
On 25 Nov 1952, Harold married Mary Elizabeth Hoyt (1923-1990) and they had 2 children.
Harold died at the age of 84 and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio.
20. Albert J. Early "Al"
Albert's yearbook description:"Al is a living paradox. Would rate headlines if he were ever ahead of time, but one thing cannot be denied--he always gets there! Excellent public speaker, and active in school work".
Albert Joseph Early
born: 02 Jan 1918 in Warwick, Virginia
died: 18 Dec 2001 in Kettering, Ohio, age
Parents: Anthony Joseph Early (1876-1935) &
Mary M. Flannery (1884-1964)
On 10 Nov 1945, Albert married Dorothy Hoertt (1913-1975) and they had at least one son- Michael J (born 1947) and a daughter- Mary Elizabeth Early (1949-1949). He married secondly on 03 Sep 1983 to Irene Townsley (1923-2010).
Albert died at the age of 83 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
21. George Ernst "Brocco"
George's yearbook description:"Brocco is named thus because of his resemblance to that famed buccaneer. Although his disposition is not piratical, he is known for his aggressive traits and willingness to share his ideas as the inopportune moment".
George Anthony Ernst
born: 16 Jun 1916 in Ohio
died: 19 Apr 1968 in Mariposa, California, age 51
Parents: Walter Ernst (1883-1918) &
Sophia F. Wahlrab (1880-1967)
George died at the young age of 51 and is buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery in Mariposa, California. At the time of his death, he was a fireman for the U.S. Navy Reserve. I couldn't find any marriage record for George.
22. Edward J. Flanagan "Ed"
Edward's yearbook description:
"A regular fellow, chock-full of humorous sayings that oftimes make profs wrinkle their craniums. He possesses an amiable disposition, and is truly interested in his science course".
Joseph Edmund Flanagan
born: 01 Dec 1917 in Ohio
died: 10 Sep 2005 in Dayton, Ohio, age 87
Parents: William Thomas Flanagan (1890-1949) &
Mamie G. Wendelin (1890-1978)
Joseph married Rose S. Sisari (1917-1996). In 1950, he was working as a clerk for the railway services, living in Dayton with his wife Rose and 3 children: Patricia, William and Steven.
Joseph died at the age of 87 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
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23. Edward E. Gadomski "Toby"
Edward's yearbook description: "Toby has the happy faculty always to be doing something else when he should be doing one thing. When he shakes the cubes we wonder if he is studying the next memory lesson for English".
Edward Eugene Gadomski
born: 11 Dec 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 31 Jul 1997 in California, age 80
Parents: John Gadomski (1875-1937) &
Valeria Smoleski (1876-1959)
In 1950, Edward was working as a proprietor for a retail liquor store, living in California with his wife Elaine and their two daughters Johann and Susan. Edward died at the age of 80 and is buried in the Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward, California.
24. Carl W. Gaeke
Carl's yearbook description: "Carl is always the life of the party with his witticisms. His smile is irresistible, especially when he cracks one in class".
Carl William Gaeke
born: 21 May 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 05 Oct 1981 in Dayton, Ohio, age 64
Parents: Carl Joseph Gaeke (1891-1965) &
Frieda L. Mensching (1891-1954)
In June 1942, Carl married Alberta Irene Hecht (1922-2017) and they had 7 children. In 1950, Carl was still living in Dayton, working as a tool designer for a rubber molding factory. He was living with his wife Alberta and two of their children Carol and William C.
Carl died at the age of 64 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
25. Walter J. Glaser "Geesunk"
Walter's yearbook description:"Geesunk is not inclined towards formal studies but he will go anywhere to see and learn something new. Walt will settle down to serious business some day and then watch him go".
I found all this information on a Walter Joseph Glaser and realized in his obituary states that he graduated from St. Mary School....so I'm not sure it's him--- and his photo SOMEWHAT looks like him- I'm just not sure on this one.... There is another Walter Glaser but that one doesn't match up either....
Walter Joseph Glaser
born: 10 Jan 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 19 Mar 1945 in Germany, WWII, age 28
Parents: Louis Theodore Glaser (1880-1947) &
Grace Margaret MaGee (1880-1954)
On Findagrave.com, Emma Sommerhalter (1903-1974) is listed as his wife. I don't know if they ever had children.
Walter died at the young age of 28 during WWII while in Germany. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
26.. Wilbur F. Haag "Haggie"
Wilbur's yearbook description: "Introducing the most dynamic speaker since Bryan! Haggie is all of that. A voracious reader, he is an authority on every known subject, including the gentle art of husbandry".
Wilbur Francis Haag
born: 15 Jan 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 03 Dec 1990 in Dayton, Ohio, age 73
Parents: Andrew Joseph Haag (1884-1942) & Clara Gertrude Blaes (1887-1974)
Wilbur married Mary Helen Morrison (1916-1984) and they had 6 children including 3 who have died- Kathleen Marie (1950-2013), Beverly Ann (1952-2010), and Paul Philip (1960-1977). In 1950, Wilbur was working as a photographer for a printing die machine VSAA in Wayne, Ohio with his wife Mary and son Robert.
Wilbur died at the age of 73 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
End of Part 3.
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