Oakland Township High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Oakland, IL)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT 'We, the class of Nineteen Hundred Thirtyfone, realizing that our days in old O. T. H. S. are nearing an end, and being of sound mentality UD, hereby make and issue our Last Will and Testament, withdrawing all former wills. ARTICLE I. To the School we leave the collection of initials, chewingfgum, and an assembly lclock that will keep good time. To the Faculty we leave our good behavior. ' Q To the Juniors we grant all privileges heretofore regarded strictly as ours. To the Sophomores we will sophistication and intelligence dominant in all Seniors. To the Freshmen we bequeath the right of laughing at the incoming Freshmen of '32. Q ARTICLE II. I I, Albert Childress, bequeath my place on the football squad to Ed Nolan. . I, James Clapp, leave my vocabulary to Fred Hackett providing that Patsy inf creases it-if possible! f . ' . I, Everett Davis, leave my skill'to construct a 31-Cho, OQT. H. S. SPECIAL, Patented 1931, to D d4er. - I, Florence Gant, will my extreme talkativeness to one who needs it very much--u Ruth McCormick. I, Carlos Buckler, leave my good behavior -and docility in English to Ruby Honnold. I, Alice Maude Cooper, bequeath to Louise Dick my assortment of earfrings, neck? laces, and bracelets. I g I, Evelyn Davis, gladly leave my excessive height to Clara Swinford, providing' Clara grows up to it. A I, Marvin Frahm, will my intelligent expression to Lyman Furnish. I, Freda Jones, bequeath the influence I exert over Man to Edith Mae Chaneyx! fx I, Alice Kite, will to Helen Stewart my magnificent stature. . I, Bernadine Nolan, leave my fickle heart to Harold Evans. I . I, Mildred Pierson, bequeath my A's in American History to any one who needs them next year. v , - Page Twenty-one

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PaoPHEoY CF CLASS CF 1931--Concluded Tell me now of Mildred Pierson, The one who made the 'A's'? Why, now she's married and settled down To a guy 'by the name of Hayes. f Next you ask me of Marvin Frahm, The boy with grins and smiles? Why, he is now a President, Vv'ho rules o'er many isles. Where's our Bernadine Nolan, so grand A girl, who's laughter was gay? She's now picking away at the keys For the novel writer, Zane Grey. Meryl Tennill,' where is she now, Who liked to cook and sew? She's now teaching a course of 'Ec' ln the state of Idaho. Where is our pal, Stephen Wright, Who loved the football game? Why, he's now coaching a group of boys At the College, Notre Dame. What can you tell me of Margaret Whit tiaagrg, Whose voice was mellow and true? X! She's now teachin a sin in chorus K X , g g gn 1 XAnd is equaled by only a few. . Edna Pierson-Oh! Where is she- The girl with stature and pride? Why, she was married the other day, And is now a newly wed bride. Where's our friend, Iimmie Winkler, Who said he'd be a flop? Now, he's directing the traffic along As a special hard road cop. .W Woodie Turner-now tell me about, The lad who had nothing to fear? Why, he's at the head of a mining crew As a civil engineer. What has become of Albert Childress, The guy that had nothing to say? Now, he is teaching a farming course, As a member of the 'F. F. Af. Can you trace my friend, Sarah Anne, Who had such a talent for art? Why, she has joined the movies, And plays a leading part. 2 Where's that 'little girl' Alice Cooper, Whose smiles were always true? Why, she is now a stenographer, For a firm in Hono'lu. CoLHld you tell me now of Maryferne Wink er, Who liked to dance and play? Why, she is now a clever nurse, In the burg of San Fa Fe. 5 Chl Where could Guy Swinford be, Who liked the snow and rain? Why, be is now a Senator, For the great old state of Maine. 'Where do you think Miss Gant could be, Who loved to sing and dance? She's at the head of a music school In the city of Paris, France. Thomas Jennings, and where is he, The mechanic, whose talent was fine? 'Why, he's now building a marvelous plane That's said to save money and time. Where is our President, Carlos Buckler, Who played the piano with skill? - XVhy, he's now playing in Hollywood, And is teamed with Mary and Phil. Where's our tomboy, Freda jones, Who used to live south of town? Why, she has joined a chorus of girls, And is now foreign bound. Where's the girl, Flora White, Who was always yearning to teach? Why, she is now teaching 'Ec' In the town of Cheerybeachf' Fern Hunt, the last in line, Who had the poise and charm? Why, she has married a darling boy, Who owns a prosperous farm. As I stood there beside his desk His spirit crept softly away, Then I returned to the business world, So what more could I say? --WILLARD MONTGOMERY, '31. Page Twenty 3

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LAST WILL AND' TESTAMENT-Concluded Sarah Anne Glorious, will to Mildred Bunch my artful eyes. Fern Hunt, bequeath my avoirdupois weight to Kirk Whanger. Willard Montgomery, depart with the assurance that Mr. Thompson will have A no trouble the fifth hour. Paul Myers, bequeath to Marcelyn Swinford my temper and ability to cuss. Meryl Tennill, will to Bus Ferguson my willingness to study. I Wayne Turnipseed, leave my skill as a cheerfleader to John Taber. Stephen Wright, will my sex appeal to Herman Finkbiner. Orville Turner, leave my red hair and freckles to Katherine Hall. james Winkler, leave my dancing ability to Othel Honn. Flora White, will to Reece Pierson my policy of strictly attending to my own affairs. vllaiggagt Whittington, leave my melodious voice to Viola Swinford. Maryferne Winkler, bequeath my ability to discuss Nurses' Training to Irene S' I Davis. Guy Swinford, bequeath to Norval my ability to make errors in typing. Edna Pierson, will to Martha Bell my ladyflike demeanor. ' WILL YOU EVER FORGET? Mr Altar's instructive talks before the assembly? iMrs. Hahn's horror of chewing gum? The iNoon Hour Rush? Account for tests in History? English IV? Holidays? i Mr. Robert's friendly advice to the basketball boys between halves of games? Final Examinations? The Superiority of the Seniors of '31? The seventh hour study period? -EVELYN DAVIS, '31. ' . Page Twenty-two I