Chaminade High School, Class of 1935, Part 4

Welcome to Chaminade High School in 1935- Dayton, Ohio

Yearbook Year- 1935, Part 4

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27. Robert C. Haines "Bob"

Robert's yearbook description:

"A diligent studious individual who merits our admiration for his respectful and attentive silence during courses. Being endowed with hurling ability, he will probably some day succeed the famed "Jesse"". 

Robert Charles Haines

born: 10 Jun 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 21 Jul 1990 in Kettering, Ohio, age 73

Parents: Charles Finley Haines (1877-1966) & 

                Pearl M. Davis (1882-1965) 

Robert married George Bernice Clark (1921-1968) and they had 4 children- Roberta, Robert Jr., Paulette, and Rebecca Lynn. In 1950, Robert was working as a stock traunt in a househall appling factory (?), living in Dayton with his wife and 3 children. 

Robert died at the age of 73 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton. 

28. James F. Hale "Snoops"

James' yearbook description: 

"Happy-go-lucky, devil-may-care- that's Jimmy. You can't resist such a personality, one in which the stutter plays a leading role". 

James Frederick Hale Jr.

born: 09 Mar 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 20 Oct 1999 in Tampa, Florida, age 82 

Parents: James Frederick Hale (1893-1989) & 

                Leona Fleeta Hale (1891-1942) 

On 16 May 1972, James married Mary Alma (1912-1971) and they had 4 children. In 1950, James was working as a clerk at a rubber factory, living in Dayton with his wife M. Alma, 3 children- Kathleen, James and John and his father James Sr.

James died at the age of 82 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. 

29. Frank J. Heider "Frank"

*Frank is my 2nd cousin, 2x removed 

Frank's yearbook description: 

"Here's a man who can take it! Imagine having to go through life being called Junior! Be that as it may, "Frankfurter" is the future world's premier meat magnate. Just lamp the soulful countenance. It mirrors a heart of gold". 

Frank Joseph Heider Jr.

born: 02 Jun 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: bef 2009

Parents: Frank Joseph Heider (1891-1949) & Zeona Yvonne Bainter (1893-1970). I couldn't find any marriage or children information for Frank.

30. Wilbur G. Heil "Will"

Wilbur's yearbook description: 

"Silent Will says little but does what he sets out to do. Ask anyone who played against him in basketball".

Wilbur George Heil 

born: 16 Aug 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 23 Dec 1986 in Dayton, Ohio, age 69

Parents: Walter Albert Heil (1877-1971) &

                Mathilda Koesters (1879-1949)

About 1946, Wilbur married Anna Florence Heil (1923-2018) and they had 3 children. In 1950, Wilbur was working as a mail carrier in Dayton, living with his wife Anna and daughter Mary. Wilbur died at the age of 69 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton. 

31. Edward C. Hempelman "Eddie"

Edward's yearbook description: 

"Eddie, the Imp-droll and mischievous, has a reputation for pulling fast ones, and getting away with it. He will go down in history as the most unapproachable comedian of all time". 

Edward Christian Hempelman 

born: 08 Sep 1916 in Cincinnati, Ohio

died: 29 Nov 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, age 90

Parents: Edward Hempelmann (1876-1962) & 

                Marguerite Buhlman (1873-1944) 

Edward married Erline Schaeffer (1924-1994) and they had at least one daughter: Janet Sue (1953-2020). Edward died at the age of 90 and is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

32. Edward B. Hickey 

Edward's yearbook description: 

"Endowed with a keen penetration, rare foresight and boundless initiative, Brice can be depended upon to cope with any situation. That "chain-letter" racket really went places in this town when he got behind it".

Edward 7+Brice Hickey

born: 13 Oct 1916 in Roseville, Ohio

died: 06 Oct 2004 in Roseville, Ohio, age 87

Parents: James Michael Hickey (1891-1974) & 

                Helen Veronica Brice (1885-1968) 

On 02 Dec 1943, Edward married Vivian Sifferman (1918-2005) and they had 7 children- Michael, James, Eileen, Patricia, Bridget, Margaret and Kathleen. In 1950, Edward was working as a paymaster for a machinery helper (?), living in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Vivian and their 3 children: Margaret, Mary K and Michael.  

Edward died at the age of 87 and is buried in the Parma Heights Cemetery in Parma Heights, Ohio. 

33. John T. Hickey "Jack"

John's yearbook description: 

"Sedate and undemonstrative, Jack has the mind of a genius". 

John Thomas Hickey

born: 07 Dec 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 08 Mar 1999 in Kettering, Ohio, age 81

Parents: Thomas A. Hickey & Florence M. Hayes 

I did find a John T. Hickey, born about 1917 in Ohio in the 1950 census record- living in St. Louis, Missouri- living in a college dormitory- Clemens Hall- not sure if this is the right John. 

John never married or had children. He died at the age of 82 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. 

34. Clarence F. Hilgeford "Red"

Clarence's yearbook description: 

"Red is generally quiet but when he does speak his remarks contain real humor. He has a likable personality".

Clarence Franklin Hilgeford 

born: 19 Jan 1917 in Fort Laramie, Ohio

died: 24 Sep 1986 in Seattle, Washington, age 69

Parents: Jacob Frederick Hilgefort (1873-1943) & 

                Catherine Bernadine Drees (1878-1933) 

In Jan 1940, Clarence married Charlotte Anna Provonche (1918-1997) and they had 2 children. In 1950, Clarence was working in the Armed Forces, living in Cass, Oklahoma with his wife Charlotte and son Charles. 

Clarence died at the age of 69 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 

35. Francis X. Hoelscher "Snort"

Francis' yearbook description: 

"Probably called so because of his locomotive inclinations. Unusually "choo-choo" minded, Snort's ruling passion is the desire to become a freight-yard hand. He used to clock the trains entering the Union Depot and compare every day". 

Francis Xavier Hoelscher

born: 11 Jun 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 11 Jan 1992 in Des Moines, Iowa, age 74 

Parents: John August Hoelscher (1881-1959) & 

                                                            Mary Jane Ulliman (1882-1965)

On 26 Apr 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, Francis married Eillene Marie Hemsteger (1921-2012) and they had 4 children. In 1950, Francis was working as a traveling salesman for a wholesale paper boxes for florists, living in Dayton with his wife and 2 children: James and Karen. 

Francis died at the age of 74 and is buried in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa. 

36. Harold J. Janning "Hal"

Harold's yearbook description: 

"Hal goes at everything he does with a vengeance. When a man can concentrate on constructing cross-word puzzles he must have will power. Hal does just that; he never quits". 

Harold J. Janning

born: 18 Jan 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 21 Nov 1957 in Jefferson, Ohio, age 40

Parents: Louis Joseph Janning (1876-1951) & 

                Katherine Heckler (1874-1948)

Harold Harold married Mary Elizabeth Schmeider (1918-1997) and they had 4 children. He died at the young age of 40 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.  

End of Part 4. 

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Chaminade High School, Class of 1935, Part 3

 Welcome to Chaminade High School in 1935- Dayton, Ohio.

Yearbook Year- 1935, Part 3

You can view the previous parts of this series here: Part 1 & Part 2

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.

Copyright (c) 2025, Carrie Smith

Chaminade High School, Class of 1935, Part 2

 Welcome to Chaminade High School in 1935- Dayton, Ohio

Yearbook Year- 1935

You can view part 1 of this series here.

7. Earl J. Brady "Jay"

Earl's yearbook description: 

"Earl comes from a family of basketball players and truly he has lived up to its traditions. Without him the varsity was like a chicken with it's head struck off". 

Earl Joseph Brady

born: 15 Mar 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 19 Aug 1976 in  Battle Creek, Michigan, age 59 

Parents: Joseph Brady (1882-1951) & 

                Catherine Carity (1882-1974)

On 14 Jun 1941, Earl married Myrtle Jean Elizabeth "Jean" Buzzell (1921-1993) and had at least 2 children: Michael J and Patricia J. Earl died at the age of 59. 

8. Eugene J. Brinck "Bud"

Eugene's yearbook description: 

"Bud's greatest ambition is to be an iceman. Allegedly, he is exceedingly popular with the weaker sex.". 

Eugene John Brinck 
born: 24 Jul 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 08 Mar 1997 in Dayton, Ohio, age 79

Parents: John Eugene Brinck (1873-1940) & 

                Mary A. Horstman (1878-1944) 

On 04 October 1941, Eugene married Leona Mickey Myers (born 1918) and they had 2 daughters. Eugene died at the age of 79, not sure of his burial.

9. Eugene A. Brockman "Gene"

Eugene's yearbook description:

"Gene has come up from the ranks since he started at Chaminade. During this last three years he has hit the Honor Student class and so parades with the intellectuals". 

Eugene Anthony "Gene" Brockman 

born: 08 Aug 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 16 May 2007 in Dayton, Ohio, age 89

Parents: Henry B. Brockman (1884-1957) & 

                Ida Francesca Bucholz (1884-1985) 

Eugene served in WWII, was a prisoner of war for 2 1/2 years. He married Virginia Louise "Ginger" Heyne (1936-2019) and they had 3 children: Lori, Kathleen and one son: Joseph Eugene (1971-1978). Eugene died at the age of 89 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. 

10. Robert O. Buckwalter "Bucky"

Robert's yearbook description:

"Ol' Rough and Ready in person. Bucky always come through in a burst of glory; why, he almost captured first place in a track event with one day's training.". 

Robert Owen Buckwalter 

born: 19 Dec 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 11 Nov 1997 in Tipp City, Ohio, age 80

Parents: Owen John Buckwalter (1890-1971) & 

                Mary Elizabeth Zugelder (1890-1924)

Robert married Margaret P. Schumacker (1917-2011) and they had at least 2 children: Marybeth and Robert. In 1950, Robert was working at a Rubber products factory as a schedule clerk in Dayton, Ohio. 

Robert died at the age of 80 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Troy, Ohio. 

11. Fred L. Budde "Boots"

Fred's yearbook description:

"A quiet chap is Boots. He prefers to listen and learn. Usually when he speaks he says something. If you want an example of a gentleman, watch Boots". 

Frederick Louis Budde

born: 16 Nov 1917 in Minster, Ohio

died: 27 Apr 1999 in Kettering, Ohio, age 81 

Parents: Louis Bernard Budde (1882-1957) &

                Ella Ruemping (1882-1953) 

In 1944, Fred married Mary Frances Wimmers (1918-2010) and they had at least two children- Carol and John. In 1950, he was working as an auditor eng division for the U.S. Air Force Base.

Fred died at the age of 81 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.

12. William H. Buehrle "Willie"

William's yearbook description:

"When Willie gets married and comes in at three A.M. depend on him to have the right explanation; he's a city slicker if there ever was one". 

William Henry Buehrle Jr. 

born: 31 Mar 1917 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 30 Dec 2005 in Dayton, Ohio, age 88

Parents: William Henry Buehrle Sr. (1884-1973) & 

                Leliose Marie Poliquin (1879-1950) 

On 17 May 1941, William married Betty Jane Jaspers (1917-2007) and they had 6 children- William III, Nancy, Dave, Don, Mary and John. In 1950, William was working as a Collector Salesman for a book publishing company in Dayton, living with his wife and four children. William died at the age of 88 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.  

13. George E. Burgulis "Horsie"

George's yearbook description:

"Horsie is a rough and tumble youngster who will furnish all the power when you would have objects moved. A heart as big as a house is George's". 

George Edward Burgulis 

born: 13 Oct 1916 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 30 May 1981 in Dayton, Ohio, age 64

Parents: George Burgulis (1885-1969) & 

                Teresa Marie Bubolz (1893-1993) 

In 1940, George married Elizabeth J. "Betty" (1918-2006) and they had 2 children: Arlene and G. Thomas. George died at the age of 64 and is buried in the Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.  

14. John J. Caldwell "Fish"

John's yearbook description: 

"Always at his books, Fish always sets the good example. Watch him some day as head of a Billy Goat ranch in his native land, Texas". 

John Joseph Caldwell
(sometimes listed as John Bennett Caldwell)

born: 10 Oct 1916 in Athens, Texas
died: 30 May 2003 in Zephyrhills, Florida, age 87

Parents: Joseph A. Caldwell & Ruth E. Bennett

In 1940, John was living in Harrison, Ohio, working as a clerk. He lived with his wife Dorothy and daughter Patricia. By 1950, he was living in Beaver Creek, working as a carpenter for a construction company, living with his wife Dorothy and children- Patricia, Robert and Carol. Looks like he might not have made it back to Texas to head a ranch as he had wanted to in high school. 

15. Louis A. Chmiel "Schmaltz"

Louis' yearbook description: 

"Love of the beautiful is this artist's inspiration. Schmaltz, although of an artistic temperament, is practical too; he will tend to business matters just as soon as he will sit down to sketch". 

Louis A. Chmiel

born: abt 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 31 Mar 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, age 53

Louis married Rita M. Brinkman (1920-1988) and they had at least 6 children including two who have died- Patricia (1942-2024) and Mikey (1953-1953). In 1950, Louis was living in Dayton, working as an interior decorator for a retail department store. He lived with his wife Rita and 5 children: Patricia, Louis, Catherine, Linda, and Mary.

Louis died at the age of 53 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.

16. Paul A. Davis

Paul's yearbook description: 

"A cheerful disposition, an ambition spirit and witty sayings are the predominant characteristics that make Paul an outstanding personage. As a worker he has no equal". 

Paul Anthony Davis

born: 29 Dec 1916 in Dayton, Ohio

died: 23 Aug 2000 in Dayton, Ohio, age 83

Parents: Martin Francis Davis (1876-1958) & 

                                            Hannah Cecilia McGeeney (1879-1965)

Paul was married to Annabelle Peffers and they had 4 children: James, Michael, Patrick and Elizabeth. In 1950, Paul was working as a route supervisor for a wholesale candy company, living in Dayton with his wife and two sons. Paul died at the age of 83 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton. 

End of Part 2. Continue to part 3 here.

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