The purpose of this blog is to assist me in locating members of the 1936 graduating class of South High School in Pittsburgh PA. In 2003, I acquired a box of calling cards that my grandmother, Ida Turkovich, had saved for many years. Looking over the names, I became interested in each individual. Knowing that every card was last in the hand of its original owner, so long ago, stirred a curiosity in my heart. I am now on a quest to reunite each of the cards with its original owner.
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My Quest
Thursday, August 6
Helen Lewicki
Saturday, February 21
Lois Klinger
51 South thirty Second Street
Pittsburgh, PA
This information was posted on one of the two signature cards that I have in my collection for Lois Klinger.
According to the description posted in Sough High's "Oriole" Yearbook, Lois was involved in the following clubs:
Senior leaders, Camera, Senior Travel and Band. her nickname was "Lo" and she is described with this statement in the yearbook:
"Lois is the ray of sunshine and the delight of our class." I have been researching the Klinger name in Pittsburgh and have found very little information. If you know Lois, or are related to her, please contact me as I would like to return both of her high school signature cards.
Friday, October 17
Julia Kuhar
Nick Name: Jay
Clubs/Activities: Senior leaders, Swimming Team, Senior girl Reserves, Basketball and Volley Ball Teams,
Description: Can Julia Swim? We'll say she can. she's what you call an All-American girl in sports.
According to my research there is a Julia Kumar Jennison that at one time lived in Cranberry Twp PA and was married to Anthony Jennison. I am not certain, but this may be the Julia Kuhar that I am searching for. If you know of, are, or are related to Julia please contact me as I would like to return her calling card.
Edward Klaniecki
Wednesday, October 15
Joseph Rudick
Nick Name: Joe
John Cunningham
Nick Name: Johnny
Clubs/Activities: Radio, Hi-Y, and Camera
Description: Good nature is the cheapest commodity in the world. Johnny is rich because he has so much of it.
If you are, know of or are related to John Cunningham please contact me so I can return his high school calling card.
Tuesday, October 14
William Dewalt
I am currently searching for William E. Dewalt who graduated from Pittsburgh's South High School in 1936. Here is the information posted next to his senior portrait in the 1936 edition of the "Oriole" Yearbook:
Nick Name: Bill
Clubs/Activities: Auto Drivers, Chess, Stamp and Radio
Description: Bill is the jolly sort whose witty remarks always gain a flock of admirers wherever he is.
I have been researching Dewalt families in the Pittsburgh area and believe that William was born on July 30, 1917 and may have at one time resided in Canonsburg, Washington, PA. If you are, know of or are realted to William please contact me as I would like to return his senior high school calling card to it's rightful owner.
Eugene Czemerys
Nick Name: "Euge"
Clubs/Activities: Little Symphony, Philo, Botzoo, radio, Thespians, Psychology
Description: Eugene's musical talent and his flare for science are close competitors for his time. What a fine choice for an avocation and a vocation.
If you are, know of or are related to Eugene, please contact me so I can return his high school calling card.
Alexander Brnilovich
Nick Name: "Tundy"
Clubs/Activities: Varsity Leaders, Ayita, Football, Student Council, Athletic Field Committee
Description: "Tundy" is our most ardent sports enthusiast who will someday become the coach of championship teams.
I am currently researching the Brnilovich's of PA in an effort to locate him as I would like to return his high school calling card. If you are, know of or are realted to Alexander, please contact me.
Celesta Carnahan
Nick Name: Les
Clubs/Activities: Senior Leaders, Senior life Saving, Swimming Team
Description: True friends like "Les" make the world go round.
If you are, know or are related to Celesta Carnahan, please contact me. Keep in mind that Celesta may have a different last name if she married.
Monday, October 13
Ruth Ehman
Clubs/Activities: Senior knitting, Auto drivers, psychology and Thespians
Description: "We cannot describe the character. We can only say - personality plus sweetness equals Ruth.
I am researching Ruth Ehman and the Ehman family name, but at this point do not have any further information. Do keep in mind that she may have married and have a different last name. If you are, know of or are related to Ruth, please contact me as I wouild like to return her calling card.
Mary Holowchak
Nick Name: Mary
Clubs/Activities: Oriole Staff
Description: Mary's sports and journalism fill her life to the brim, but her willingness to give up her time to help someone else makes her a friend to all.
Georgia Albert
Nick Name: "fifi"
Clubs/Activities: Thespians, Psychology, Student Council, Senior Leaders, Philo, Class Play, Yearbook Staff
Description:"georgia, with her wit and pep, is a stick of human dynamite in the class.
Do keep in mind that her last name may be different now, since she may be married. If you are, know of or are related to Georgia, please contact me so I can return her calling card.
Mary Grapp
Clubs/Activities: Senior Life Saving, Senior Leaders
Tuesday, June 3
Rita R. Hertrich
Nickname: "Wee Wee"
Clubs/Activities: Thespians, Senior Leaders, Auto Drivers
A charming miss who worked hard to graduate in leap year.
I have not had much luck finding information on Miss Hertrich, despite numerous searches and hours of research. Suprisingly, I was not even able to locate her in the 1930's census. I did find some other "Hetrich" folk, living in Allegheny county in the 1930's census and their names are as follows:
William Hertrich
Bertha Hertrich
Dorothy Hertrich
Keep in mind, that this information is from Rita's high school calling card and she may have a married name too. If you know or are related to Rita, please email me as I would like to return her calling card to it's rightful owner.
Wednesday, January 2
Catherine Deah
Nickname "Sweetie Pie"
Activitis/Clubs:
Ayita, Ches, Yearbook, World and Travel
Things begin to get lively when sweetie comes along
If you know or re related to Catherine, please contact me!
Rose Lestitian
Milton K. Daszynycz
Nick Name: Milt
Clubs/Activities: Psychology, Chemistry, Thespians, Philo and Radio
Description: Milt is a shy laddie but his affability gives us the impression that he is beyond the blushing stage.