David B Oliver High School - Omicron Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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OLIVER PROPHECY NOTED SURGEON VISITS HOMETOXVN Today Dr. Ralph Chris- topher. the famous surgeon is in Pittsburgh. He will be remembered as a foot- ball star. captain of the Oliver Team in '26. Dr. Christopher has specialized in diseases of the brain. The doctor's hobby, it will be noted is philosophy. His many friends were glad to welcome him back to his birthplace. NEAL RETURNS T0 PITTSBURGH The elite of society turn- ed out to greet Pittsburglfs prominent son. Mr. Robert I-I. Neal returned yesterday from Europe where he has spent one year in studying the traflic conditions cf large European cities. Al- though Mr. Neal is very young he has studied the tradic problem and has served his city unselfishly for several years. Mr. Neal made- no statement as to his plans, but it is certain that he will put before the City Council suggestions for the elevated railway which is to be built in the near future. EXHIBIT OPEN S The International Art Exhibit opens today at Carnegie Institute. The picture which took first prize this year was an oil painting by Charles Way- man. The work is called Moonshine and is a very fine depiction of the effects of strong drink on man. DEMONSTRATES IN SCHOOL Throughout this week Mr. Joseph Unger will visit the various schools of greater Pittsburgh dem- onstrating his uncanny skill in shorthand. Mr. Unger can take dictation at the incredible speed of two words a minute and for this he received an a- ward of a cast iron pin, guaranteed to rust within two months. Mr. Unger is the guest of Mr. E. Dobbins during his stay in the city. He is a former pupil of Mr. Dob- bins. FINE IMPOSED Miss Adelaide Troutman, school teacher at Oliver High, preferred charges against Stanley Stephan in Police Court today. Miss Troutman is president of the No Dumbness to Cruel Animals League of this city. She alleges that she was an eye-witness to an unbelievable act of dumb- ness. Stephan kissed a dog, causing the animal such pain that a veterin- ary had to be called. A fine of 310.00 was imposed on Stephan. VV C A E Yesh-rclny's Radio Program 2 A. M.-Time signals. 7 A.. M.+Setting-up exer- cises by Ray Windle. 2:30 P. M.-Concert by Wil- liam Lindow, baritone, and John Skillen, almost anything. 8:15 P. M.-Hugh Forsyth will entertain with car- toons over tlie radio. RETURN HOME On the Mauretania this trip are Misses Irma Cook and Marie Pritchard of Pittsburgh. These young ladies have been making an extensive tour of Europe and northern Africa. VVhen asked to say a few words they gave the impression that they didn't think Europe was so hot. In their eyes Paris resembles Woods Run and Uniondale Cemetery is much like England. The ladies will be wel- comed by their friends here when they arrive two weeks hence. P E R S 0 N A L S Do you want to be rich? If you do, send your bank book to me and I'll do the rest. You'll never have to worry about me again. Write Box 000 Prophecy Office. Attractive young widow of 85 wishes to mate with a young gentleman of good family. Age must be be- tween 25 and 30. Widow has 310,000 in bank. Write 111 Rich Street, Dixmont, Pa. CAR DEIVIOLISHED One of the biggest wrecks in the history of Brighton Road and VVoods Run took place today. At the corner of VVoods Run Ave. and Brighton Road at 3:30 o'clock, a seven-pas- senger Studebaker driven by Rhoda Ford of Board- walk Ave. collided with Mr. William Keenan of Woods Run. The car was completely demolished. Bennett's were called to haul away the re- mains. Fortunately no one was injured. Onlookers testified that Mr. Keenan started to cross the street Without watch- ing where he was going and also refused to hurry when Miss Ford blew her horn. ADVICE T0 THE LOVELORN Dear Baby Face, T am in love with a man. What shall I do? Anxious. Dear Anxious, I think it very strange that you should fall in' love with a man. Why not try falling in love with a wo- man? Baby Face. Dear Baby Face, l'm in an awful tix. T have a dozen fellows rush- ing me and I don't like any of them. Do you think there is anything wrong -with me? I-low can I get rid of them? Ima Nutt. Dear Ima Nutt, I think there is some- thing very wrong with you. Perhaps a visit to Dixmont would benefit you. As for the fellows, say, my office is in Oliver High Building. Send the whole dozen here right away. I can handle them all. Baby Face.

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OLIVER PROPHECY CHAMPION CIIARLESTONER Dancer Greetc-:I In Home Town A reception was given yesterdayby the 1927 alum- ni of Oliver High School in honor of the homecom- ing of Miss Selma Schwartz, the champion Charleston dancer of the world. At an international endurance contest Miss Schwartz exceeded M r. Charles VVayman's time of forty-eight hours by thir- ty-five minutes. After a brief stay in Pittsburgh, Miss Schwartz will return to Spicotville, Arizona, where sh e is teaching school. DRAWVS BIG CROXVDS Miss Pittsburgh is ap- pearing at the Brighton Theatre this week. Miss Pittsburgh, otherwise Miss Belle Shapiro, is a resident of the North Side and is well known here. She first became known in her sen- ior year in O. H. S. Miss Shapiro is not dumb, as many beauties are. At least, she knows her onions. MINISTER RAJSES AGITATION The Rev. Robert Frew of the F i r as t Chiropractic Church of Pittsburgh nar- rowly escaped expulsion from his church. Rev, Fr-ew insists on preaching ser- mons on evolution. He tells his flock that they are de- scendants of Adam and they do not wish to be,- they couldn't possiblly be descendants of such a silly man. NENV CLI'B FORMED The lngorZiTLadies Club formed a new auxiliary month. This new this branch will be called 'the Hickey-doo Chapter. Miss Sara Evans was president by a elected unanimous dissenting vote. WYINS .CUP RACE Miss Ruth Schaefer won the beautiful celluloid cup offered by the Dumb Bell Club of Allegheny County. Miss Schaefer, on her fam- ous kiddy-kar, Ophelia, raced against tive close contestants. The course covered the cement walk around the llag pole at Oliver High School. PITTSBURGH GIRL HONORED Miss Lillie Bender was today complimented by the mayor of the city. Miss Bender has been very ac- tive in social reform work and has just persuaded the family in the back alley to wash behind their ears. Although many have tried to accomplish this difficult feat Miss Bender is the first to have any suc- cess along this line. BIG BILL AT ALVIN This week there will be a very special attraction at the Alvin Theatre. Mr. Milton Brown, jazz concert pianist, will play a special group of peppv melodies. Among the numbers will be Sweet Adeline, The Maid- en's Prayer, etc. Mr. Brown is considered the best-known pianist in the United States. He will play as long as any one can be persuaded to listen to him. At the Jews-harp Musi- cal League performance last month, Mr, Brown was awarded the tirst prize. 'L fine second-hand toothpick. WVODIAN YYILD GANIE HUNTER Miss Mollie Cohen has sent word to her many friends that to date she has hunted most every- thing, and got a mouse and a kangaroo. She has high hopes of capturing a man sometime soon. MAN SAVES VVODIAN AND FOUR 'I'0'I'S A woman and four small children were miraculously saved from a terrible fate by Mr. Frank Bugar. A banana peel was lying' in plain View on the pavement and the woman was about to step on it when Bugar who was passing in an au- to noticed it. Jumping quickly from the machine our hero threw himself at the lady's feet and pushed the peel out of the way. Bugar, being modest, dis- appeared immediately after the accident, but he had al- ready been recognized. 3 8 7 Sloppy Days Before Christmas NEVV GENEILAL DIANAGEII Harry Franz was today appointed National General Manager of the Standnril Oil Company. Mr. Franz has worked his way up the ladder of success from stock boy. He also states that his sur-cess is due to his senior year at Oliver. where he was Business Manager for the Annual. PITTSBURGH GIRLS ESTABLISH RECORD Last week Anna Kane and Mary Greppi broke all preceding World records for 1010-yard dash and standing broad jump. Miss Kane and Miss Greppi owe their success to Miss Hanky who was the Gym teacher at Oliver when they at- tended. Miss Kane intends to turn professional in Basket Ball next season. Do you Want to get fat? Follow my example and starve yourself. Send a 2- cent stamp and I'll tell you how l existed on only four meals a day. Meyer Levitt Box 123. SOCIETY NVEDDING One of the biggest social events of this season took place today when the wed- ding of a gentleman and Kathryn Minick was sol- emnized in Manchester Presbyterian Church. The bridesmaid was Margaret Smith. The bride's bou- quet consisted of carna- tions and cabbage roses. The couple will honeymoon in Mcliees Rocks. .AUTHOR PUBLISHES NENV BOOK Miss Elizabeth Zeglot has given to the general public her latest work cn- titled Different Varieties of Thrills as a sequel to How to Bake Biscuits which was published in 1927. She will receive something in the neighbor- hood for this lot of bunk. 111xioinioinioioiozr NOLAN N STEPI-IAN, INC. Nolan, N12llIil2f4'l'. Stl-phun, 'I'euclu-r Vile can teach you to play a musical instrument in one lesson. Lessons on harmonica, nose, comb or any other instrument dc- sired. SEND NO CASH- SEND YOVR VVHOLE BANK ACCOVNT IllihitilliiihillilbiD0i0l

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THE USWICRON CLASS AUCTICD Auctioneer-in-cliicf-Wade Pearson 10 A. M. '4Oh, Mrs. Murphy, are you going to the fbig Auctio11 Sale the Seniors are having at Oliver today?,' Miss McArdle excitedly called over the back fence to Mrs. Murphy. 4'Sure I amf' responded that worthy lady, Wllhe Baileys and Pat and l are going together. I'll see you thcref, Wade Pearson, auctioneer-in-chief for this auspicious occasion takes his stand behind his desk: 2P.M. ulladies and Gentlemen, today, we, the Seniors of Oliver, having a great many possessions we shall not need after February second, wish to obtain as much money as possible by selling them second-hand. In all cases the 12-B's will be given the preference, if possible. The sale will now begin. Customers: ' I have here today a very pleasant condition to sell. Wliait is it? Well, I'1l tell you. Milton Brown, finding it will 'be impossible to continue quite as intimate a friendship for a certain member of the I2-B class as now, wishes to sell to anyone who can prove himself worthy of this friendship. Who wishes to prove his right to have it? J. 0'Donell seems to think he would like it. Wliat do you offer Bookie? You can play the piano! What else? I-Ie adds that he can 'dance and say nice nothings as well. I guess you'll get it, sir. Come and get it. A friendship sold for such a small price! Friends and Enemies: Perhaps the next article is of more interest to the ladies than to thc men. This is a sweet disposition. Perhaps some 12-B would like to purchase it. What? You wish to know how sweet it is. Well, all I can do is to tell you whose it is. It now belongs to Margaret Davies. Oh, I see lots of hands now. Someone bids a sour disposition. Well, Margaret won't sell for that. A pretty face! Margaret has that already. No, thanks. Esther Madden bids a Ford she expects to get next June. Going, going, gone! Sold to Esther Madden for a measly Ford. Senseless Students: I have here a very thin volume called 'QGeneral Ledger for the Ollll' cron. Mr. Harry Franz is very anxious to get rid of this obnoxious book. Wfhat am I offered? A pencil? No, it is worth more than that. A bottle of ink? That's more like it. Any more offers? None? My friends, this priceless book goes to Master Nathan Framer for a 'bottle of ink. I see that both parties are satisfied with the bargain. A , Friends: Hear ye! Hear ye! Ladies and gents, the next article was kindly sub- mitted by Kathryn Miniek. She is leaving Kitten. I Al1yOl16 who would like to have this young lady's place as a sidekick please respond. How much am