Class of 1943

Mary Jeannette (Nolte) Menke                                                            Delphos  OH                                                            jerrymenke@hotmail.com

I am a member of the famous Class of "Our Town" fame.  The first dramatic play produced by Father Ed Herr.  It was in the old auditorium with the praetorium stage.
 I am the 2nd statistician of the Alumni Association,, taking  over in 1961 and retiring in 1992.  I helped edit the newsletter running it off at night in the old High School Mimeo room. My children helped collate it.  I am a widow since my husband died in 1973, I am the Mother of 6, all Graduates of St. John's High School Jim, class of 1964--Kathy Class of 1966--Joe, Class of 1974--Barb, Class of 1980--Janet, class of 1982, an Timothy, Class of 1986.  I also have 17 Grandchildren and at last count 11 Great Grandchildren.  I was secretary of St. John Elementry  school since 1943, Also NPAS Clerk, retiring in 1992.  My heart has always been with the Alumni Association.

Betty (Buschor) Grewe-Smith                                                                   Blairsville  GA                                                                        bettesmith@alltel.net

Along with Mary Jeanette Menke, I was also in "Our Town" Class Play.  After graduation, I worked as Steno to Buyer in Purchasing Dept., Westinghouse in Lima for 3 years during WWII.  

May 11, 1946, I married, loved and cherished Francis (Pinky) Grewe, Class of 1940, who was famous in his day for being the "Best dribbler who ever played basketball up to that time", per Mr. Jauman,, and I believe it is documented in the Delphos Museum, or was at one time.  Mr. Jauman famous too for never missing a game.

We moved to Dayton, raised our family and then on to Florida in 1985 after Francis retired.  There I managed a thrift store called "Daystar" for eight years for the
Diocese of St. Petersburg.  We helped the needy with clothing, utilities, transportation, etc. 

After Francis passed away in 1992, I moved to the mountains of Northeast Georgia, and reside here enjoying the scenery and change of seasons.  Hobbies include bowling, reading, gardening, playing Scrabble, and keeping in touch with my family and friends via e-mail.