Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1917 volume:

OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME ONE 1917 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE SENIOR CLASS OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING □ THE ACORN □ TO THE TAXPAYERS of OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP WHO, BY THEIR NOBLE EFFORTS HAVE ESTABLISHED THIS MAGNIFICENT SCHOOL WE, THE CLASS OF NINETEEN SEVENTEEN DO DEDICATE THIS FIRST VOLUME OF THE ACORN 3 n---------------THE ACORN □ THE ACORN STAFF 4 □ THE ACORN □ THE ACORN’S MESSAGE As the acorn develops into a stately oak, we trust that the “Acorn,” the annual of the Oakwood Township High School, will also develop so that it may be compared in stability and endurance to the Monarch of the Forest. This book is representative of the school. It is the product of the combined efforts of the Faculty, the School Board, the student body, and the voters of this township. Without either of these units it would have been a failure. We, the editors, deliver this book to you and exhort you to read it and honor it, not because of its special value, but rather for the sincere efforts we have put forth upon it. Furthermore we trust that the hearty cooperation which really produced this book will ever exist in this school and township. The Editors f □ THE ACORN BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION 0. OFFICERS W. MICHAEL, President Muncie, Illinois G. E. LITTELL, Secretary Fithian, Illinois P. H. FITHIAN THOMAS OAKWOOD ,T. S. PURNELL E. H. FOX GEO. P. VINSON FINANCE COMMITTEES SUPPLIES TEACHERS VINSON LITTELL FITHIAN FOX VINSON OAKWOOD LITTELL FOX PURNELL BUILDING FITHIAN OAKWOOD PURNELL □ THE ACORN □ HISTORY OF THE OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL District No. 277, Vermilion County. Illinois Oakwood Township High School District was organized at an election held in Muncie, Illinois, on June 5, 1915. Those who favored the establishment of one school in Oakwood Township succeeded after strenuous efforts. The proposition to organize the East end of the Township into a high school district was defeated at an election held on the Saturday next preceding the election at which this district was organized. The District as organized includes the greater portion of Oakwood Township, and a small part of Catlin Township, and comprises sixty-six sections of land. Within its boundaries are the villages of Fithian, Muncie and Oak-wood, and the towns of Bronson, Newton and Brother’s Station. The population of the District, according to the last census, is approximately 2772. An election held on June 19, 1915, for the purpose of electing a Board of Education of said District to consist of one President and six Members, resulted in the election of 0. W. Michael, as President, and C. E. Littell, Eli H. Fox, J. S. Purnell, George P. Vinson, Thomas Oakwood and P. H. Fithian as members. The President and two of the Members of the Board reside in the center of the District, two members reside in the West end of the District, and the remaining two members reside in the East end of the District. The personnel of the Board remains unchanged. The first meeting of the Board of Education was held at the residence of Dr. O. W. Michael in Muncie, Illinois, on June 21, 1915, at the hour of 6:30 o’clock P. M. The Board proceeded to organize by selecting G. E. Littell, as Secretary, and J. W. Johnston, Treasurer of Township No. Nineteen North, Range Thirteen West of the Second Principal Meridian, as the Treasurer to receive the taxes of said School District. The President was authorized to appoint the necessary committees. It was determined at this first meeting that regular monthly meetings should be held at the office of 0. W. Michael, in Muncie, Illinois, on the first Monday of each month, at 6:30 o’clock P. M. The place of holding meetings was later changed to the new school building. At a meeting held on June 28, 1915, the Board adopted the name “Oak-wood Township High School District No. 227, in the County of Vermilion, in the State of Illinois’ ’ as the corporate name of said School District, and all the business of such district since such time has been transacted under that name. The Board having determined that it was advisable to hold school in the east and west ends of the district during the first year, it leased a room in the school building in Oakwood, Illinois, and the building and grounds 8 □ THE ACORN □ occupied by the First Church of Christ, in Fithian Illinois. Professor Gorman was retained to teach the school in the east end of the District, while Professor Minor was employed to teach the school in the west end of the District. In accordance with the prayer of a petition filed in the office of the Secretary, an election was held on July 31, 1915, at which the voters of the District authorized the Board to purchase a school house site, to build a building and to issue bonds of the District in the sum of $20,000.00; the Wise site, located along the Interurban line about three quarters of a mile east of Muncie, was chosen as the site for the new school building. The site chosen contains about twenty acres of land, most of which is situated east of and adjacent to Stony Creek. A small portion thereof, comprising three acres, lies to the west of Stony Creek. The land is rolling, the soil is virgin, and a portion of the grounds is covered by native forest trees. The highest point on the grounds was chosen as the site upon which to construct the school building. On November 2, 1915, the contract covering the erection and completion of the school building, with the exception of heating, lighting, decorating and ventilating, was let to Wm. C. F. Kuhne, of Rantoul Illinois. Carson-Payson Co., of Danville, Illinois, was later awarded the contract for heating and plumbing, and the contract for wiring the building was let to Marrs-Tanner Co., of Danville, Illinois. The work on the building was commenced immediately after the let. ting of the contract, and on Sunday, April 16, 1916, a great number of people assembled on the grounds to witness the laying of the corner stone. The front portion of the grounds was almost completely covered with the automobiles and carriages of the visitors. There were present three bands, viz.: The Ogden Band, the Fithian Band and the Oakwood Band, all of which rendered excellent music both previous to and after the speaking. The President of the Board delivered a very appropriate address of welcome, which was followed by a report of the Secretary, covering in detail the organization of the District, the election of members of the Board of Education and the acts and proceedings of the Board. This was followed by addresses by O. P. Haworth, County Superintendent of Schools, Everett L. Dalbey, Attorney, and James A. Meeks, Attorney. The speaking was followed by the laying of the corner stone by Everett L. Dalbey. In the corner stone is a copper box, which contains many things which should be interesting to succeeding generations. The crowd was dismissed by the singing of America, led by W. S. Lucas. It was later ascertained that the district had insufficient funds to complete the construction of the school building, and the Board called an election to be held on May 20, 1916, for the purpose of voting for or against the proposition to issue bonds of said School District in the sum of $30,000. At 9 □ THE ACORN □ such election, the board was given authority to issue such bonds, which was done and the same were sold at a very good price. Previous to the completion of the School Building, contracts were let to Wm. C. F. Kuhne for the construction of the care-taker’s cottage, and a shelter shed for carriages and automobiles. The School building was then furnised with the very best of furniture and fixtures, purchased through C. L. Sandusky, of Danville, Illinois, and furnished by The Newton-Hoit Company, of Chicago, Illinois. At a meeting held on May 1, 1916, thirty-three applications for the position of principal of the school were placed before the Board for consideration, and Glen C. Smith, of Urbana, Illinois, the present principal, was chosen-Later Miss Annirene Kirkland, of Urbana, Illinois, Miss Edith Elmendorf, of Morrison, Illinois, and Harold J. Gentzen, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, were retained as instructors for the ensuing year. September 11, 1916, was set as the date for the opening of school in the new building. However, on Friday, September 8, 1916, following a period of registration of students, three of the instructors, namely: Miss Kirkland, Miss Elmendorf and Mr. Gentzen were struck and killed by an Interurban car at a point on the right of way about one-quarter of a mile west of the school building. The Board met on September 11, 1916, adopted resolutions of respect, copies of which were sent to the bereaved parents, and ordered that the auditorium of the school building be draped in mourning for a period of six months. The opening of the school was postponed until September 25, 1916. The Board later retained Wm. E. Roth, Margaret Torrence and Lora Grace Kays as instructors to take the place of those previously employed. On September 25, 1916, at nine o’clock A. M., the Board of Education attended the formal opening of the school. The school was then addressed by O. W. Michael and J. S. Purnell, after which the classes and teachers were duly assigned, and the Board retired for business. The school opened with an enrollment of eighty-eight students. At the beginning of the second semester this number was increased to ninety-four. At the first commencement of the Oakwood Township High School, in June, 1917, a class of seven students will be graduated. The school building was dedicated on Friday, April 27, 1917, at which time there were exercises and speaking. The school has been fully accredited by the proper authorities of the State of Illinois. Favored as it is by abundant resources, a beautiful and well constructed building, a location accessible to all, and a spirit of genuine friendship among members of the Board, parents, teachers and students, the school promises to be one of the leading educational institutions in the State. 10 □ - THE ACORN □ THE FACULTY u □---------------THE ACORN □ GLEN C. SMITH, B. S. Principal University of Illinois Instructor in Agriculture and History 12 □ THE ACORN -□ MARGARET TORRENCE, Ph. B. Iowa Wesleyan University Postgraduate Student University of Chicago Latin and English WILLIAM E. ROTH, A. B. University of Wisconsin Postgraduate Student University of Illinois Science and Mathematics 13 LORA GRACE KAYS, B. S. Ohio State University Domestic Science and German □------------:--THE ACORN---------------□ 3h iMrmnriant EDITH ELMDORF ANNIRENE KIRKLAND HAROLD J. GENTZEN 14 S55SSSSI5S51SS5S9! IBBBSBBBBBSI SENIORS 1 9 1 7 □---------------THE ACORN □ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS MERL ALEXANDER, President RUSSELL SEYMOUR, Vice President VERA WOODIN, Secretary RUBY OAKWOOD, Historian MISS TORRENCE, Class Adviser Class Motto—“Impossible is un-American.’’ Class Colors—Royal Purple and Old Gold. Class Flower—Yellow Rose. 15 □ THE ACORN □ SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We the class of 1917 have the distinguishing honor of being the first graduating class from the Oakwood Township High School. Therefore we have a difficult road to travel, having no example set by previous Seniors which we might follow. We also have felt the grave responsibility resting upon us of publishing the first High School Annual and making it a success. Not only making it a success but also naming it. The class was organized during the early part of the school year. At that time the important questions of colors and motto were settled and the Acorn staff officers elected. Never before during their High School career have any two of our seven members been together in the same class in any one school. In selecting schools the class as a whole seems to have been attracted by the Illinois Traction System; two of the members, Thomas Waddell and Merl Alexander have been students in Urbana, Vera Woodin in Ogden, Lola Youmans in Fithian, Pauline Barco, Ruby Oakwood, and Russell Seymour in Oakwood; Lola Youmans, Merl Alexander, and Russell Seymour have also gained a part of their knowledge in the Danville High School, and last but not least we have all been Seniors in the Oakwood Township High School. Thus this group of students cannot be called the product of any one school nor can the blame or credit of the failure or success of its members be given to any one school. As we leave this school we regret that our time here has been so short, but we will always be glad that we have had one opportunity of one brief year of attendance in the Township High School, not only because of the educational advantages that have been offered, but also because of the friendships we have formed with the people in our township. 16 R. O. ’17 □ THE ACORN □ MERL ALEXANDER President of Senior Class Athletic Editor of The Acorn General Course; Danville, 1, 2; Urbana, 3; Oak. “We shall remember him for his quiet dignity.” 17 □---------------THE ACORN □ PAULINE BARCO General Course; Oakwood, 1, 2; O. T. H. S., 3, 4; Pioneer; Pioneer Program Committee; Basketball; Social editor of The Acorn. “A merry laugh, a joyous face, makes this world a happy place.” WALTER GEEDING Art editor of The Acorn. Graduates in 1920. RUBY OAKWOOD General course; Oakwood, 1, 2, 3; Pioneer vice president first semester; class historian; literary editor of The Acorn. “I care for no one, no not I if no one cares for me.” RUSSELL SEYMOUR General course; Oakwood, 1, 2; Danville, 3; Pioneer; Business manager of The Acorn; Class vice president; Orchestra. ‘‘He wears the rose of youth upon his cheek.” 18 THE ACORN --------------□ VERA WOOD1N General course; Ogden, 1, 2, 3; Oak; Class secretary; Calendar editor of The Acorn. “Here’s a young lady who speaks up and out. ” THOMAS WADDELL General course; Urbana, 1, 2, 3; Oak; Editor-in-chief of The Acorn. “Greater men than I may have lived, but I doubt it. ” LOLA YOUMANS General course; Fithian, 1, 2; Danville, 3; Pioneer; Pioneer vice president second semester; Humorous editor of The Acorn; Basket Ball. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” 19 □ □ THE ACORN CLASS WILL In the name of God, Amen. We, the members of the Senior Class of the Oakwood Township High School, County of Vermilion, State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, and realizing the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do make, ordain, publish, establish and declare this to be our last will and testament. To the class of T8, we hereby will and bequeath the seats by the radiators. To the Freshmen, all the chewing gum that can be found about Mildred Fithian’s desk. To Miss Kays, all the wooden spoons in the kitchen. To Mr. Smith, all our almanacs from which he may get a new supply of jokes. To Mr. Roth, our perfectly good memories with the hope that he may be able to use them. To Miss Torrence, the honor of having another class in the library. To Myrtle Williams and Gladys Strong, the sole privilege of eating other people’s lunches. To Frances Andrews, the honorable cat. To the Juniors, the ability to decide without too much wrangling. To the Sophomores the honor of winning in all contests. I, Lola Youmans do will and bequeath to Darrell Hanly my skill in getting into and out of trouble. I, Pauline Barco, do will and bequeath to Bertha Pellum my ability to help others. I, Russell Seymour do will and bequeath to Jack Littell the right of going with two girls at once. I, Thomas Waddell do will and bequeath to Orena Skinner my extensive vocabulary. I, Merl Alexander do will and bequeath to Mable Ratcliff my grim determination. I, Ruby Oakwood do will and bequeath to Ethel Bateman my perfectly good looking glass. I, Vera Woodin do will and bequeath to Lulu Diggs my care-free disposition. We the undersigned testators do hereby acknowledge this to be our last will and testament: Russel Seymour Thomas Waddell Merl Alexander Pauline Barco Lola Youmans Ruby Oakwood Vera Woodin We, the undersigned, hereby declare that we witnessed the foregoing document in the presence of the testators and in the presence of each other, the fifteenth of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred seventeen. Witness: Thomas Oakwood Witness: George P. Vinson 20 SENIOR AND FACULTY CHARACTER TABLE □ Name Resembles Chief Virtue Besetting Sin Personal Effects Peculiarity Cause of death Pauline Barco Cyclone Hasn't any Temper Broken glasses Doesn’t know what topography means Moon-struck Vera Woodin Fairy Beautiful complexion Giggling Ring Can’t tell Hard work Merl Alexander Lemon drop Ask Marion Contrariness Girl Finger nail clipper Old age Russell Seymour Dude Swiftness Robbingcradles Dignity Big feet Lack of nerve Lola Youmans Midget Making friends Slang Curly hair Don’t you know Broken heart Tom Waddell Billikin Good humor Talking Toothpick Tow hair Mother-in-law Ruby Oakwood Salamander Independence Flirting Kid curlers Doesn’t believe in love Hysterics Miss Kays Co-ed Sociability Autoing Psyche Love for rural life Slippery road Miss Torrence Talking machine Sweet disposition Lecturing Wrist watch Beaux Roller skating Mr. Roth Meteor Work Bashfuiness Curly hair Roaming in the woods Spasms Mr. Smith Encyclopedia Can’t find out Forgetfulness Wife Polka dot ties Worry □ THE ACORN □ □ THE ACORN HIGH SCHOOL DAYS Won’t we remember these high school days Heaps of fun in a heap of ways. Lots of parties and places to go; H’m boys! —but it isn’t slow Plenty of work intermingled with play, So folks can’t say that we’re too gay. Time goes so fast, it cannot last In our Oak wood High School Days. Back in times before our school When to be educated wasn’t the rule; We weren’t as happy as we are now: H’m! boys! -we didn’t know “how”. So let’s all boost our Township High, We’ll prove to you-just let us try— That we’re true blue—thru and thru In our Township High School Days. 22 JUNIORS BE3 SBJ fiaaB □ to CO THE JUNIORS Lilie Burton Lulu Diggs Clayton Fairchilds Foster Feeler Anna Fithian Darrel Hanley Charley Hillman William Meade Cletis Myers Ivan Nieman Marion Oakwood June Pinegar Denzil Smith Walter Smith Gladys Strong Ralph Thompson Daisy Tillotson H O o to 2 □ THE ACORN JUNIOR CLASS POEM Ivan Nieman is our president He thinks himself as diligent As any Oakwood High School boy Who’s in the Junior Class employ. Sweet High School girl, a very shower Of beauty is thine earthly dower Succeeding month of June shall shed Utmost bounty on thy curly head. Then there’s Anna, Marion, and Lillie Burton. What can this be but almost certain They cannot Lulu Diggs surpass Altho they’re loyal to their class. Thompson, Feeler and Willie Meade Are the ones who certainly do precede In Study, Track and Character, And to their class are one great need. And now we put in Darter Myers, Who thinks himself above his sires Though very poor in Historee He excels Smith in Chemistree. Our carpenter is Denzil Smith, Who made himself a boat so swift That it could not be stopped from going Down the rapids while a-rowing. Charlie is a boisterous one. And a very bad Rep., indeed has he won By lending pins to a schoolmate’s chair And sometimes trying to pull their hair. Next of Prohi.—fame comes Darrell Dressed out in his track team apparel. Bound to win we see him go; He’ll get there sure for he’s not slow. We here must mention Luchess Strong, Who as we know is never wrong; She gets a grade of D or more. Which is the vow at first she swore. The shining light of our Junior class. Is Lulu Diggs, a bright young lass. The reason for her success at school Is that she obeys the Golden Rule. Clayton is a handsome lad And quite religious too, ’tis said. He's attentive-attentive-attentive as can be; And this is a thing that all may see. Our Daisy sure does suit her name For though she is not known to Fame She's always ready to help out Of that there is not any doubt. But hold we have another one. To put upon this page; The Doctor Smith, our Physician And poet of the age. Keith Finley is a ust-o-was In our loved Junior Class But he has traveled elsewhere now At Danville he will pass. Walter Smith ’18. 24 JUNIOR CHARACTER TABLE □ Name Besetting Sin Chief Virtue Favorite Study Ought to be a Favorite Haunt Greatest Ambition June Pinegar Chewing gum Curls Chemistry Tutor Buggy Teacher Marion Oakwood Quick Temper Good looks A Senior Model I. T. S. In love Gladys Strong Throwing notes Music Foods Cook Ford (1917) Popular Lillie Burton Thinking of ? ? Willingness Character Deaconess 0. T. H. S. Deaconess Anna Fithian Mischief Dancing Athletics Actress Auburn Admired Lula Diggs Looking around Solemnity Men Married Downey’s Store To be married Daisy Tillotson Blushing Stick-to-itiveness Nature Nun Country School Ma’am Cletis Myers Time Killer Wise Chemistry Millionaire Garage Electrician Ralph Thompson Bashful Knowledge Physics Orator Barn Lawyer Charles Hillman Tormentor Hasn’t any Nothing Preacher Anywhere Nothing William Meade None Sanctimonious Latin II Teacher Greenhouse Cute Walter Smith Bluffing Wit ? ? Almanac Clown Everywhere Somebody some day Denzil Smith Sleeping Pluck Geometry Porter In the shade of the old apple tree Geometry Professor Clayton FairchildsCourting Darn-if-i-no Brown eyes Book Agent 3rd row, 6th seat Aviator Darrell Hanley Blowing Verbosity Chemistry Professor Chemistry lab. President of U. S. Forrest Feeler Lazy Early rising Scenery Farmer Woods Farmer Ivan Nieman Teasing Procrastination Fords Mechanic Library Civil Engineer □ THE ACORN □ □ THE ACORN OUR ALPHABET A is for Anna, so very straight. B is for Bertha, who is never late. C is for Chuck, his socks make us blink. D is for Dunn, ditto we think. E is for Ethel, our heavy weight. F is for Francis, with always a date. G is for George, a basket-ball fiend. H is for Hill, tall and lean. I is for Ivan, for basketball he’s crazy. J is for Jennie, we won’t say she’s lazy. K is for Kays, for cooking renowned. L is for Lillie, for a husband she’s bound. M is for Marion, on Merl all her affection is poured. N is for Niemans, of them we are proud. 0 is for Otto, or Orena so fair. P is for Paul, with silver hair. Q is for Quality, of the Senior Class. R is for Ruby, she sure will pass. S is for Seymour, who’s a hustler, by gracious. T is for Thomas, bold and audacious. U is for “Us,” the worthy Annual Staff. V is for Vera, her walk makes you laugh. W is for Walter, he sure is not staid. X is for the Excellent Marks we’ve not made. Y is for Youmans, with such curly hair. Z is for Zeros, too numerous, we fear. 2(5 SOPHOMORES THE SOPHOMORES Alma Anderson Frances Andrews Lela Burton Burton Dalbey Arthur Dunn Charles Endicott George Fithian Dewey Hill Grace Monroe Paul Littell Irene Joiner Floyd Nieman Bertha Pellum Mary Pierce Tempa Snider Arizona Jones □ Fay Mahorney □ THE ACORN □ SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Sophomore Class was composed of seventeen members at the begin ning of the school year, but three of them left school early in the term, leaving fourteen members at the time of organization. The class organized the latter part of the winter, choosing the following officers: Frances Andrews, President Floyd Nieman, Vice President Paul Littell, Secretary The class colors, black and orange, were chosen at the same time. The Sophomore Class has taken a full share in all school activities, having furnished officers to each of the Literary Societies, three members to the school orchestra, contestants in the Oratorical Contest, four members to the Basketball Team, and has to its credit the winning of the school Track Meet. G. F. ’19 28 SOPHOMORE Name Nickname By-word Occupation Irene Duke Gosh! Never do today what you can do tomorrow George Flip Not very often I care Athletics Frances Fritz My dracious Passing notes Arthur Art Well I’d think Talking too loud Alma Shune Well I’d say Whispering Burton Abe Think so? Acting wise Arizona Zona Immaterial to me Gazing around Dewey Bill I’d think so Doing nothing Tempa Ducy No? Arguing Floyd Toady Say no more about it Talking Mary Stub How sad Dreaming Paul Jack Simply magnolious Translating Caesar Grace Linie Land yes Measles Charley Chuck Huh! Talking to Dutch Bertha Chubbie Oh! My Studying Lela Bunny I know Drawing cartoons CLASS CHARACTERISTICS □ Characteristics ; Favorite Pastime Nourishment Musical Instrument Funny Powdering her nose Bonbons A Blade of grass Lengthy Library Course Thoughts of Fritz French Horn Popular Skating Rink Hershey Bar Piano Best looking Sleeping Gum His feet Husky Gossiping Scotch Mints Jewelry Needs a shave Running a Ford Fresh Hornpipe Bashful Eating I. T. S. rides Anything noisy Gabby Talking to Mildred Daily Paper His nose Studious Jigging A plus’s Pen ink bottle Short and fat Acting like a lady Paper Wads Tin Lizzie Mischievious Smiling Chocolates Her voice Bright beloved Thinking of the Future Sweets His whistle Quiet Away from school Mostly nothing Organ Popular Conversing with Caesar Victrola Music Ukelele Cramming for tests Reading Caesar Her laugh Shy Writing Themes Plums Dish pan □ THE ACORN □ THE ACORN □ THE HIGH SCHOOL ROMANCE Down the path toward stony waters Went the four romantic couples; Dark behind them rose the school house With its bright and shining windows; In the window stood the Smithy, Stood he thus a moment pondering, Seized his hat and then he started Along the way which they were strolling; All unconscious of his coming Moved they onward from his vision. Then he paused an instant wondering Where they’d disappeared so quickly; Suddenly took a short cut northward Thinking to surprise them greatly, But to his great surprise and wonder Them he could not then discover. To the amusement of the watchers Came the four romantic couples, Up the driveway from the station To their haunts in the assembly. Then the much surprised Professor Slowly wends his footsteps backward To the school house whence he started. Yet he wonders, still is pondering How it happened???! 30 CO % Ethel Bateman John Bateman Irene Berkley Alva Blue Anna Brain Maud Brain Irene Bristow Dewitt Cole Harriet Cole THE FRESHMEN Ida Cole Alva Chaney Ercel Dalbey Virgie Dalbey Roy Davidson Harold Dysert Leo Dysert Harold Geeding Mildred Fithian Walter Geeding Otto Giacone Winnifred Green Glen Hargan Jennie Hart Hazel Helmick Edith Jarvis Nina Jarvis Wesley Juvinal Eugene Knight Guy Ludwig Gertrude Lynch Mary McAdams Alice McDaniels Ruth Neff John Powell Mable Ratcliff Forrest Roth Wilbur Schnorr Orena Skinner Alma Smith Clark Thompson Emma Tillotson Ray Watson Emma Warner □ THE ACORN □ □ THE ACORN FRESHMAN HISTORY The class of ’20 had the honor of being the first Freshmen Class of the Oakwood Township High School. There were forty-five enrolled, but because of sickness only thirty-two are left. The midnight oil has been burned many times to study Algebra, History, Engish, Bookkeeping, Latin and Agriculture, but by being so studious we have been envied by the upper classes because of our many A’s and A plus’s. March seventeen, Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen, when the Pioneers entertained the Oaks, the Freshmen were initiated. We took it gently, thinking of the time when we could pass it on to the other Freshmen. March nineteen, the class organized. Ray Watson was elected president, Anna Brain vice-president and Irene Berkley, Secretary and Treasurer. Old rose and gray were chosen for the class colors. I. B. ’20 32 □ THE ACORN □ LITERARY SOCIETIES Along toward the latter part of October, after school was well started, it was decided that we needed literary societies. Accordingly two societies were organized, the pupils being assigned in turn to each alphabetically. The members of each then chose a name for their society and elected officers for the first semester. The names that were decided upon were the “Oaks” and “Pioneers.” The chief aim of organizing these societies is to train the pupils in the art of public speaking and to furnish entertainment for the pupils and patrons of the district. Each society is expected to give a program once a month, on Friday afternoon. The programs have all been well attended by visitors and patrons, who seemed to enjoy themselves very much. The programs have consisted of readings, duets and music by the orchestra. The “Oaks” chose the following officers: First Semester—Charles Endicott, president; Ivan Nieman, vice-president: Anna Fithian, secretary; Winnifred Greene, treasurer. Second Semester Frances Andrews, president: Gladys Strong, vice-president: Marion Oakwood, secretary. The “Pioneers” chose the following officers: First Semester—Keith Finley, president: Ruby Oakwood, vice-president: June Pinegar, secretary. Second Semester—Dewey Hill, president: Lola Youmans, vice-president: Maud Brain, secretary. Charles Endicott, ’19. 33 □---------------THE acorn PIONEER OFFICERS PIONEER LITERARY SOCIETY Gertrude Lynch Paul Littell Wm. Meade Alice McDaniel Mary McAdams Floyd Nieman Ruby Oakwood June Pinegar Mary Pierce Forest Roth Irene Berkley Maude Brain Pauline Barco VlRGIE DALBEY Luli Diggs Arthur Dunn Roy Davidson Harold Dysert George Fithian Clayton Fairchilds Otto Giacone Glen Hargan Jennie Hart Dewey Hill Irene Jones Eugene Knight Daisy Tii.lotson John Batemen Harriet Cole Mildred Fithian Alma Smith Denzil Smith Orena Skinner Russell Seymour Ralph Thompson Ray Watson Emma Warner Lola Youmans Alma Anderson Lillie Burton 34 □ THE ACORN □ OAK OFFICERS Francis Andrews Lela Burton Ethel Bateman Anna Brain Merle Alexander Ercel Dalbey Myrtle Williams Alva Blue Alva Chaney Winifred Green Darrell Hanley Charley Hillman OAKS Cletis Myers Ivan Nieman Marian Oakwood Walter Smith Gladys Strong Tempa Snider Clark Thompson Grace Monroe Emma Tillotson Burton Dalbey Bertha Pellum Chas. Endicott Mable Ratcliff Leo Dysert Tom Waddell Vera Woodin Anna Fithian Wilbur Schnorr Hazel Helmick Guy Ludwig Walter Geeding Arizona Jones Forest Feeler Ida Cole 35 □ □ THE ACORN WHEN THE FAIRIES WENT CALLING The Fairy Queen, Sunbeam, and her attendants, lived in a fleecy white cloud. One afternoon not long ago the south wind brot them a buttercup, and upon unfolding its petals they found in it a note from Mother Earth reminding them that they owed her a call. So making hasty preparations they started for the Earth. As they neared the edge of a large forest they noticed that great clouds were beginning to gather near the surface of the Earth. Soon rain drops began to patter down dampening their gauzy wings. Glancing around in search of shelter they saw, just on the edge of the forest, a quaint log cabin. It was snugly tucked away under, a cover of evergreen branches, and a very inviting retreat. As Sunbeam opened the door a delightful odor of perfumed moss rushed out to greet them, for the floor was covered with emerald green velvet. At one end of the sitting room was a fireplace, and after the Fairy Queen had summoned her attendents hither, in order to remove the moisture from their wings, she waved her wand, and at once a delightful fire with dancing flames crackled on the hearth. Glancing thru the window they saw that the rain was still falling and that it was becoming dark. They turned from the window and sat down on the moss to watch the pictures in the fire, but all of them faded as three dryads approached carrying a delicious lunch on a clover leaf tray. These loving friends accepted many thanks from the fairies for their kindness and then disappeared. The lunch, which was enjoyed very much, consisted of the toasted meat of a nut, a bit of fried mushroom, water cress salad and the nectar of bluebells, with sparkling dew-drops in an icicle glass. After, lunch, while the rain still continued to patter down, the faries became very weary from their long journey, so each produced a bit of thistle downe from their pockets and soon found themselves in a very comfortable repose on a cozy couch with a mound of moss for a pillow. It seemed only a short time until they were awakened by the music of the winds. Arising, they continued their journey to Mother Earth. On arriving they bowed very gracefully and apologized for their belated call. Mother Earth at once invited them into her castle, which was ornamented with the many beautiful colors of nature. Sunbeam took her seat of honor, and as the other fairies passed before her they bowed and took their seats behind the queen. Here they proceed to tell Mother Earth of their enjoyable evenings spent in the quaint old cabin. 36 Anna Fithian, ’18. □ THE ACORN □ THE EFFECT OF CIRCUMSTANCES One day one of the members of the school board was calling at a little country school. The school house was in a very beautiful valley which had a small clear stream winding through it like a silver thread through a cloth of green. The teacher, Miss Fields, had called Mr. Brown to the school to see how the students were getting along. After Mr. Brown was seated and the children were all out to play, (that is, all but one, a bright-looking lad of about ten years of age, who was studying the lesson he had failed in) Miss Fields sat down, and she and Mr. Brown talked over the different subjects relating to school life, until Henry went out to play. “I don’t understand that boy,” began Miss Fields as soon as he was out, ‘ ‘he seems as bright as any other one in school. He always gets good marks in his tests, but he has gone to the foot of the class now as he does every spring. During the winter he is at the head of the class.” “Then you don’t think he is so stupid that he cannot get his lessons?” “Stupid!” exclaimed Miss Fields, as though she thought it the most absurd thing there ever was, “Why he is one of the brightest students I have, he hardly ever gets below one hundred in any written work.” “Well,” said Mr. Brown, “I do not know what to say is the matter with him. Does he ever play hookey?” “He never has; he always comes to school every day.” Just then a small brown-haired girl with a clean neat little dress on, came in and said, “Miss Fields, may I ring the bell?” “Yes, Mary, you may,” said the teacher in the kind tone of voice she always used. Ding, dong, ding went the bell, and the children came running in. Mr. Brown thought he would stay and watch Henry, so he took a vacant seat, and sat there the rest of the afternoon. When the children left, Mr. Brown turned to Miss Fields and said, “Do you always have the head of the class next to the stove and the foot by the window?” “Yes sir,” answered the teacher as she was looking over some papers that had been handed in that day, “I have always had it so ever since I came here four years ago.” “I see,” answered Mr. Brown, “I think I know what is the matter with the boy.” “Why, Mr. Brown, do you really think you do? Please tell meatonce.” “I do not know for sure; I will say nothing until I am; now tomorrow and all the rest of this week, you put the head of the class by the window, and at the end of the week report to me who is at the head of the class. ” 37 □ THE ACORN □ “All right, Mr. Brown, I will do as you say, though I see no reason for it,” answered the teacher. At the end of the week she met Mr. Brown, “I did as you told me, and Henry is at the head of the class now,” she said. “I thought,” said Mr. Brown, “that I knew what was the matter with him; now I know.” “What is it,” asked Miss Fields pleadingly, “do tell me. please.” “Well, it is just this,” said Mr. Brown, “he is a red-blooded boy, and likes the open life; he also likes to keep warm in the winter time, so in the spring he wants to sit near the window, and in the winter near the stove. ” Now the head of the class is near the window in spring and fall, and near the stove in winter. Henry is now the star student of the school, and is always at the head. Do you think he was stupid or just a good red-blooded boy? Alva Chaney ’20 LITTLE MISS MISCHIEF ENTERS O. T. H. S. Little Miss Mischief was in trouhle, for that morning she had been sent to her room and told to remain there, till the principal called to see her. This wasn’t the first time it had happened by any means, for in almost every school attended she had been sent home in disgrace, and no wonder, for she was the leader in all of the mischievous pranks which are usually played in girls’ schools. As she sat wondering what the principal would say to her, the door opened and the tall, angular form of Miss Stone entered. She bestowed a look upon Mischief that made her tremble. “Clara,” she began. “I shall have to send you home. I will not have anybody in school who cannot obey the rules and besides you are setting a bad example for the other girls. It is now nine o’clock, and as the train starts at twelve-thirty you will have plenty of time to pack your trunks and get ready for the journey.” Mischief sat as if turned to stone; at last summoning all of her courage she said in a faltering voice, “Please, Miss Stone, may I ask my chums up here before I go, to tell them goodbye?” “Yes, you may,” she snapped, “if you are sure you won’t put more mischief into their heads before you leave. I’ll tell them myself.” With this parting shot she went out, slamming the door behind her. In a few minutes the door opened again, this time to admit the girls. “Oh! Mischief,” they chorused together, “Is this true? Are you really going to leave us?” 38 □ □ THE ACORN “Yes, I am to go on the twelve-thirty,” she replied sorrowfully. “I think it is a perfect shame to send you home. She gave us only fifteen minutes to stay, so we had better hurry,” cried Mabel Barclay. Mischief bid them an affectionate adieu, and stood watching the girls as they marched slowly down the hall. Turning back into the room, she sat by the window thinking of the good times she had had with them. Glancing at the little ivory clock on the mantel, she saw that it was ten o’clock. “Only two and one-half hours more,” she said to herself, and immediately began preparations for the journey before her. When her packing was finished and she was ready to go, it was only twelve, so she stood by the window looking at the moving crowds below. Soon Miss Stone came to tell her that it was time to go and the taxi was waiting. Mischief was whirled away to the station; the train was there and climbing aboard she was soon on the road home. When she reached there her mother met her at the door. “What does this mean?” she asked. “It means, mother, that I have been dismissed again.” Her mother looked very angry and turning on her said, “You may goto your room and I will see if I can’t find a cure for this.” Mischief slowly mounted the stairs which led to her room. Several days later as she was reading a newspaper, she noticed an item in one corner which made her shriek with delight, for it said that the Oakwood Township had erected a new high school building near Muncie, Illinois, and the term would begin September 1st; it also read that pamphlets containing the names, ages of the faculty, a picture of the building, the studies to be taught and a complete description of the school would be sent free to those requesting them. “Oh! this is just what I have been looking for. I must tell mama this minute.” Running down stairs with the paper in her hand, she found her mother sitting by a window. “0, read this quick,” she cried. Her mother read it, and looking up, said, “Well, what of it?” “Don’t you see, mama, that this is the school for me. In the other schools the pupils were selected, the teachers so old and cross that no wonder I was sent home so often.” “Maybe these teachers will be the same,” her mother replied. “No, I almost know they won’t. Please let me send for one of those books anyway!” Permission was given, and in a few days Mischief received the pamphlet. She was wild with delight when she found that the teachers were young. Her mother immediately decided to send her daughter there. 39 □ THE ACORN □ On September 1st Mischief entered 0. T. H. S. One week later her mother received a letter from her saying that she hadn’t been in any mischief yet, and didn’t think she would because the teachers were so kind that she couldn’t if she wanted to. She received one year’s credit for the work which she did in the other schools and three years later graduated with highest honors. Today she is principal in one of the schools from which she was dismissed. Emma Warner ’20 A COMPARISON OF EARLY AND MODERN EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES Although an education is more easily obtained today than in earlier times, the opportunity offered to get it is appreciated less. A great number of the school children of today have no desire to take advantage of the chances offered them, and which could not be had by their fathers at any price Children of our fathers’ time appreciated any small opportunity offered them and some of them accomplished a great deal without any assistance. For instance Abraham Lincoln, whose early chances were extremely limited, accomplished more than a great many people of today with all their advantages. The school system of his day was very poor contrasted with our modern means of getting an education. Schools were few, far apart and of a poor grade, but today that disadvantage is overcome by our having a great number of good, first-class schools evenly distributed. The teachers of Lincoln’s time were not so well prepared as our teachers. They were not required to have the training that is required at the present day and therefore teachers held positions who were not capable of handling them. The population being less dense, this deprived Lincoln of the advantage of associating with other people and exchanging ideas. His parents being poor and not able to send him to town where he could get good instruction, he was forced to attend a small country school where accomodations were limited and a chance for regular attendance impossible because of the weather. His one advantage was the fact that his mother was a woman of fair education and could help him, but comparing his advantages and disadvantages we must credit him with having done very, very well. But where Abraham Lincoln had only a single advantage we have many. All the comforts and opportunities of the school as we know them today were provided for and made possible by the generations before us, who knew the value of and how to appreciate a good education. And with all these advantages there is no reason why the school children of today should not accomplish more than their ancestors and there is no excuse for any one not receiving some education at least. George Fithian, '19 40 □ THE ACORN □ COGITATIONS OF A PENCIL I am a very busy pencil, for my duties are numerous. Indeed, I consider myself a person of some importance. It is true perhaps that I am not so far advanced as some of my brothers and sisters, who have long since passed out of existence and who perhaps spent all of their lives in the service of the students or teachers in universities or colleges. Even though I have not reached that point, I take great pride in announcing that I attend school regularly at the Oakwood Township High School and have the honor of being Mr. Smith’s private secretary. My, such astonishing things as he makes me write. Sometimes it is Latin of which I cannot read a word, though I admit it is very little English I can read either, and sometimes it is papers that I have to grade. Oh, the pain that fills my heart when I write C on some little Freshman’s paper, and the inexplicable joy that fills my heart when I am made to write A. I always know something is very wrong when D is written, for Prof. Smith always shakes his head very gravely. I have been with Prof. Smith for about one month now and lam becoming very familiar with his other pencils and feel a great admiration for his fountain pen. It is not without a great deal of pride that I sit in the Professor’s vest pocket with my fine looking friend, Mr. Fountain Pen. But of late a great misfortune has fallen upon me, for instead of getting taller and better fitted for the position I am now holding, I find that I am constantly wearing away and only yesterday I heard the Professor telling Mrs. Smith that he was in sore need of a pencil. A fine compliment to me, after all the service I’ve given him! But what is he going to do with me now, more papers to grade, I shouldn’t won —whack—and the poor pencil lay in the waste basket. Tempa Snider, ’19 GRANDMOTHER’S CHEST Did we want to see it? Of course we did! Seven pairs of feet were scurrying upstairs at once. Cousin Bobby led the way, making his coarse shoes pop as he climbed the rickety stairs. At last, breathless, we gained the door of the attic. Afton—the most inquisitive among us—opened it. It was dark; only a little light shone through the uncurtained window, making a ghostly shadow on an object right beneath it. And the object—ah yes! That was what we grandchildren had come to see; for Uncle James had given us permission to open grandmother’s trunk. Horace held the key and in a moment all hands were motioning to him to open the great chest. The lid sprang back and there right before us lay what? Not gold, not silk dresses, powdered wigs nor jewelry, but a box, a very small unimportant box. 41 □ THE ACORN □ ‘ ‘Pshaw!” muttered Paul impatiently, ‘ ‘is that all that old chest contains? Let’s go down.” ‘Oh, no!” broke in the gentle voice of Molly, ‘‘let’s look beneath the lid. Perhaps there’s something there.” Gerald started to obey. But just then a loud shout from George caused us all to look in his direction. “Hurrah, hurrah!” he cried gleefully, whirling round and round. “Look what I’ve found; that’s what you little upstarts get for turning up your noses at this box. It’s a treasure. See?” And holding out a small box, he displayed to our eager eyes a musical instrument. On the sides were written, “I am the wishing music box. Play me twice for gold and silver, Seven times for diamonds best. But if fame you’re vainly seeking. Only look in yonder chest.” Donald lifted the top tray of the trunk, bringing to view a large leather volume entitled, “The Road to Fame and Fortune.” John and Alice wound the music box two times and at that instant a trap door (which was connected to the tiny box by a slender iron chain) sprang back, revealing a bag of gold. Marion and Wilbur now played and as the soft sweet notes of the seventh tune floated out another door (connected with the box as the first) slowly opened and there lay a glittering heap of jewels on the old oak floor. But little Doris found something that pleased her most of all; a note from dear old granny, bidding her to be a good girl. Virgie Dalbey, ’20 42 □ THE ACORN □ ATHLETICS BASKET BALL The basket ball season opened on November 3, at Fithian, with a game between 0. T. H. S. and St. Joseph. The result was a victory for our team 34 to 13. Since our High School gymnasium was not completed until about February 1, we could hold no game there until Februay 5, when we celebrated its opening by double defeat of the Georgetown team. The score made by first teams was 28 to 14, while the score made by the second teams was 28 to 13. The record made by the first team was 12 games won and 6 lost, while the second team, which played only three games, won 2 and lost 1. On Saturday, March 10, we were pitted against Sidell in the County Basket Ball Tournament, held in Danville, but were eliminated by that team by a score of 39 to 17. As none of the regular players of either team graduates this year we anticipate even better results next year. BASE BALL On April 10 the base ball season opened at the High School with a game between the classess, the Freshmen and Juniors playing against the Seniors and Sophomores. The game was a splendid exhibition of the national pastime, and the result was in doubt until the last few innings of the play, when the heavy stick work of the Sophomores and Seniors ended the game in favor of the Seniors and Sophomores. TENNIS Athletics are not to be confined to base ball and basket ball, but will include tennis, a game in which girls as well as bo s can take part. Two good courts have been laid out and improved, and in the near future we expect to see the good games staged between students having championship aspirations. 43 □ THE ACORN □ Bateman Dunn Endicott Fairchild BOYS BASKET BALL TEAM Feeler F. Nieman Finley I. Nieman Fithian Seymour Littell Watson 44 □ THE ACORN □ BASKET BALL SCHEDULE FIRST TEAM Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. 3, 0. T. H. S. __________32 10, 0. T. H. S____________34 17, 0. T. H. S____________29 30, 0. T. H. S. __________46 1, 0. T. H. S____________34 8, 0. T. H. S____________28 22, 0. T. H. S____________12 29, 0. T. H. S____________43 5, 0. T. H. S____________28 13, 0. T. H. S___________28 19, 0. T. H. S____________8 20, 0. T. H. S. __________26 5, 0. T. H. S____________22 9, 0. T. H. S____________34 16, 0. T. H. S____________19 24, 0. T. H. S____________11 2, 0. T. H. S____________48 16, 0. T. H. S____________56 Total__________538 St. Joseph________13. at Fithian Henning... 17........ at Henning Armstrong _______ 25.__ . . .at Fithian Gifford________ .13__________________at Gifford U. of I____________ 9_________ at Fithian Armstrong____... 15_____ at Armstrong Homer_____ ______24________ at Homer Ogden____________10 at Fithian Georgetown_____ .14..at 0. T. H. S. Gym Sidell___________43. at 0. T. H. S. Gym Sidell __________64___________ at Sidell Allerton____ ____29..at 0. T. H. S. Gym Ver. Grove A. ___18.. at Vermilion Grove Homer___________22..at 0. T. H. S. Gym Georgetown______61______at Georgetown Hoopeston ......32______ .. at Hoopeston Ver. Grove A____19 . at 0. T. H. S. Gym St. Joseph______ 27. .at 0. T. H. S. Gym Opponents.. .455 SECOND TEAM Nov. 17, 0. T. H. S.. ___13 Gifford ________ 8 .. ... .at Fithian Nov. 24, 0. T. H. S_______ 9 Henning_________ 15 ..... . at Henning Jan. 5, 0. T. H. S________28 Georgetown______13. .at 0. T. H. S. Gym Total_______50 Opponents___36 45 □ THE ACORN □ GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM Lola Youmans Pauline Barco Frances Andrews Alma Anderson Irene Berkley Mildred Fithian Winnifred Green Gladys Strong Anna Fithian Emma Tillotson Myrtle Williams Irene Joiner 46 THE ORCHESTRA 47 □ THE ACORN □ SOCIETY WEINER ROAST On the evening of October 23, the faculty entertained the pupils at a weiner and marshmallow roast on the bank of Stony Creek. The fires were started by Mr. Smith and Mr. Roth. Some of the boys who arrived early (freshmen) helped carry the wood. The evening was spent in roasting weiners and marshmallows and singing old songs to the accompaniment of stringed instruments. We all departed at a late hour, voting our faculty royal entertainers. THE SENIORS ENTERTAINED The Seniors entertained the Juniors February 22, in the High School assembly, at a Washington birthday party. The assembly was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue, and American flags. After playing various games the faculty and classes enjoyed dainty refreshments, the color scheme of red, white and blue being carried out. The favors were small silk flags. THE PIONEER SOCIETY ENTERTAINED On Saturday evening, March 17, the Pioneers entertained the Oaks at a St. Patrick party in the High School assembly. The room was decorated in green shamrocks, the favors were small Shamrock pins. As the freshmen had never been initiated, we took this opportunity to administer the “punishment:” however, it was very much enjoyed by some of the girls. After various games had been played, dainty refreshments of green ice and wafers were served to about fifty guests. AT THE RINK In the fall the school held a skating party at the Fithian Roller Rink. The whole school was invited, but only about forty guests were present. Several other skating parties have been held during the year at which the boys have entertained invited guests. 49 □ THE ACORN □ SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class is planning to give their class play the last week of school. The play selected is: “Mr. Bob,” and all parts are equally im- portant. Following are the roles assigned : Philip Royson, Miss Rebecca’s nephew...................Dewey Hill Robert Brown, clerk for Benson Benson...........Russell Seymour Jenkins, Miss Rebecca’s butler................... Thomas Waddell Rebecca Luke, a maiden lady......................... Vera Woodin Katherine Rodgers, her niece.................... ...Ruby Oakwood Mary Bryant, Katherine’s friend.____________________Lola Youmans Patty, Miss Rebecca’s maid................... ...Pauline Barco DECLAMATORY CONTEST The preliminary Declamation Contest was held at 0. T. H. S. Thursday evening, April 21. The following ten girls entered as contestants: Alma Anderson, Frances Andrews, Lulu Diggs, Lela Burton, Mary McAdams, Lillie Burton, Anna and Maud Brain, Mildred Fithian and Daisy Tillotson. First place was awarded Frances Andrews on the selection “Evangeline;” second place to Lillie Burton, who gave “Jean val Jean;” third place to Maud Brain, who read “Mr. Traver’s First Hunt, ” and fourth place to Lela Burton, whose selection was “The American Flag.” The District Contest was held the following evening at our High School building. Of the four competing schools of the district only three were represented, Catlin, Danville and 0. T. H. S., Fairmount failing to send contestants. Danville won first. 50 □ THE ACORN □ CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 25 School opened. OCTOBER 5 First skate was given in the hall at Fithian. 9 Senior Class was organized. 13 Literary societies were organized. 18 Second Senior meeting. 23 Weiner and marshmallow roast, by teachers for pupils. 27 Literary Programme given by Oaks. Several visitors. 30 The second skate was given at Fithian. NOVEMBER 3 First Basket Ball game was played. St. Joseph vs. 0. T. H. S. 7 Lecture—“Why Pupils Fail.” Election Day: Wilson 34; Hughes 32. 10 Literary Programme given by Pioneers. Basket Ball game at Henning. Score 82:17 favor 0. T. H. S. 13 Annual staff meeting. 14 A mouse was found in Grace Monroe’s Dinner bucket. 15 Domestic Science class made Peanut Brittle. 16 Trouble in Smith’s office. 17 Orchestra practice. 20 Monday Morning, and Clayton Fairchild came in late. 21 Forrest Feeler decided to get him a cook. 22 Hughes telegraphed congratulations to Wilson. 23 An uncrowded honor—roll posted on Bulletin board. 24 No school. Teacher's Institute. 25 Irene Berkeley and Ivan Nieman were found in the Library. 26 Merl Alexander came late to school. 27 Miss Torrence sang a solo in opening exercises. 28 Chemistry quiz. 29 Students worried about tomorrow’s dinner. Thanksgiving. 30 No school. Basket Ball game at Fithian. 51 □ THE ACORN DECEMBER 1 No school. Basket Ball game at Gifford. 4 A rainy Monday and also a blue one. 5 Clayton Fairchild again late. 6 Senior class pins were ordered. 7 An unexpected History II. quiz. 8 Merl Alexander absent. Pioneer Literary Programme. 11 Lecture—“Vaccination”, Dr. Michael. 12 Chemistry Laboratory put in order for work. 13 No cooking—no gas. 14 School out at 3:15 for Oakwood pupils; Basket Ball boys howl. 15 “Ouch! Be careful my arm!” is heard from a two-thirds majority. 18 Very hard rain in a. m.—sunshine in p. m. 19 Miss Torrence and Mr. Roth took luncheon together in Cafe. 20 Snowed all day. “Oh you Bob Sled. ” 21 Pupils are scarce in Physics Class. 22 until 26th—Christmas vacation. 27 Miss Kays was late to school. 28 A visitor from Champaign. 29 Basket Ball game. Ogden vs. 0. T. H. S. JANUARY 1917 1 The first day of the New Year and no school. 2 Domestic Science class again out of gas. 3 Another solo by Miss Torrence, entitled, “Nancy Lee”. 4 Several sleepy heads as a result of the Bateman Party. 5 Double header. Georgetown 1st and 2d vs. 0. T. H. S. 1st and 2d. 8 Algebra I quiz. 9 All the English IV class was present. 10 Cold all day in the assembly. 11 Quiz in German I. An A plus average was reported. 12 Literary programme given by Pioneers. 15 A debate was held in English IV class. 16 Soup was again served in the cafeteria. 17 A. cup was broken in cafeteria by Winnifred Green. 18 Snow in p. m. 19 Basket Ball game at Sidell. 20 Basket Ball game at O. T. H. S. 22 A Blue Monday for all. 23 Advice given to English IV class by Miss Torrence. 24 Miss Torrence sang another solo. 0 Cft cSf h2 So5C7 CCf0«£ C� - IO5CntOt-' MoSS □ THE ACORN □ 25 A genuine funeral for all concerned. Semester Exams. Semester Exams, continued. Miss Torrence absent. All went well. Miss Torrence returned from Iowa. FEBRUARY Agriculture (Sod Busters) class went to the Dairy display. Overall Boys and Sunbonnet Babies were present. Two senior annual staff meetings. Annual was named “The Acorn.” History III discussed war with Germany. Beef Soup and Dumplings were served in the cafeteria. The 4:30 car failed to go. West bound students delayed. Left over dinner was served in the cafeteria. Meetings held by various committees of the Senior class. Assembly room cold. More committee meetings. War cabinet again in consultations A full attendance with a few sleepyheads however. A fair day. Snowed six inches. Senior-Junior banquet was given. German I class was sent to the assembly to study their lesson. The Basket Ball team again met their Waterloo at Hoopeston. Marion Oakwood was seen running for the 7:28 car. A nice day. Vera Woodin, Alma Anderson and Mildred Fithian missed the 3:40. MARCH 1 Ruby Oakwood was on the faculty. Miss Torrence absent. 2 Lecture seventh hour, “House Pests,” Mr. Mollet in Assembly. 5 Walter Geeding (freshman) was taken into the Acorn Staff. 6 Some snap shots were taken at noon. 7 Russell Seymour was authorized to use more midnight oil. 8 A whistling contest was given in opening exercises. 9 Edith Mahorney visited school. 12 Pioneer meeting after school. 13 Several out; suffering with the measles. 14 Oaks invited to a party to be given by Pioneers on Saturday night. 15 Registration day for the party. 53 □ THE ACORN 16 Oaks gave an Irish programme in the afternoon. 17 Pioneer-Oak party in the evening. 19 University inspector visited school. 20 Mildred and Dewey had some hot words in the library. 21 Acorn staff meeting. 22 Several absent writing teacher’s examination. 23 An Athletic Association was organized. 24 Mr. Smith’s various agricultural clubs met at the schoolhouse. 26 Some of the measly students returned. 27 English IV class was changed into a Kindergarden English. 28 Group pictures for The Acorn were taken at the building. 29 The biology class went to the Indian graveyard. 30 Merl Alexander absent from school. APRIL 2 Irene Joiner again in school. 3 Orchestra practice. 4 Old Glory raised in the assembly room. 5 Very cold and windy. 6 Literary programme and athletic contests. 9 Irene Berkeley had a mouse for dinner. 10 History III quiz after school. All reported an A plus. 1] Russell Seymour absent in the forenoon. 12 Lots of business was transacted in the office. 13 Senior class planted trees. 16 Mr. Smith resigned as official stenographer. 17 Training for the preliminary oratorical contest in progress. 18 A “Mr. Bob reading rehearsal after school. 19 The Preliminary Oratorical Contest was held. 20 The District Oratorical Contest was held. 23 Muffins made in the D. S. Class. 24 Art Dunn went to sleep. “Up too much at night, Art? 25 Calendar complete. Acorn goes to press. □ THE ACORN □ JOKES AND ADVERTISEMENTS □ THE ACORN □ Miss Kays—(speaking to Geo. Fithian) George, what do you call a man who drives an automobile? George—Well, it depends a great deal on how close he comes to hitting me. A Recipe For Flunks Take one pound of bluff, stir in excuses add a party or two and flavor well with moonlight strolls. Serve hot at the end of semester. Monday—F-elt too tired to study. Tuesday—L-ost my lesson on the way. Wednesday—U-sed up all my paper. Thursday—N-o, I really couldn’t say. Friday—K-new once but have forgotten. —Flunk Miss Torrence—Gladys, explain the proper way to stand. Gladys—You should stand with both feet on the floor. Mr. Smith—Walter, what did Prussia receive after the Napoleonic war? Walter—They got the Rhine. Pauline—(in English IV) He wrote giving a sad and trembling feeling on the reader. Wouldn’t it be nice if— Irene Berkeley wouldn’t flirt. Duchess Strong would bring her dinner. Tom and Vera would quit talking. Merl would come to school on time. Mildred wouldn’t turn around. Alice wouldn’t pose. Latin II had a pony. A group of people were in the library one noon talking as Clayton passed by from sharpening his pencil. Lulu Diggs looked at him and said, “Oh Dear!” Clayton, seemingly surprised, said, ‘‘Excuse me, but I didn’t think you would call on me so soon.” 56 □ THE ACORN □ FORD SALES THERMOMETER Names of Purchasers and the arder in which they bought, from August 1, 1916, to August 1, 1917 Merle Francis 66 C. E. Smoot 64 Robt. Walters 63 K. F. Gritten 62 Clarence Madden 61 Atwood Van Allen 60 Atwood Van Allen 59 Rudolph Reeves 58 Alfred Warters 57 Carl Davis 56 Wm. Fox 55 John Henning 54 E. Moorehous 53 Jacob Conard 52 Ralph Hedges 51 J. W. Gahan 50 116 Homer Shadley F. L. Endicott 49 115 James Stallings W. F. 111k 48 114 F. H. Henry W. D. Rogers 47 113 Milt Elliott M. N. Calvert 46 112 Roy M. Hart J. M. Reese 45 111 Tom Shroyer E. Cheuvront 44 110 Mrs. E. Moore house Fred Dalbey 43 109 Charlie Barnes Wm. Woods 42 108 Roy D. Stevens Jos. Warters 41 107 W. T. Edinburn W. H. Fox 40 106 Ed Pendergrast Holly Ludwig 39 105 C. E. Womacks Geo. Gladding : 8 104 Frank Krugh Wiley Watson 37 103 J. H. Campbell O. W. Michaels 36 102 Owen Bendiger M. S. Campbell 35 101 John Sandlin Chas. Pearson 34 100 R. J. Kunze J. D. 111 k 33 99 Holger Mortersen Don Redmond 32 98 J. P. Henry Henry Brewer 31 97 James Litherland W. J. Jinkins 30 96 Albert Bradley W. A. Bradley 29 95 James Van Allen J. W. Lucas 28 94 Robert Davis Mace Smoot 27 93 Ernest Hart N. L. Bales 26 92 Paul Hawkins G. O. McMorris 25 91 Ollie Ray Matt Brain 24 90 C. W. Chestnut E. E. Ward 23 89 John Chestnut C. S. Williamson 22 88 John Bowles W. R. Hollett 21 87 Hollis Howard Winnie Scott 20 86 Dr. C. A. Cox D. M. Fowler 19 85 John Stump Dwight Watkins 18 84 John Barr F. C. Feutz 17 83 Jim Leighty E. W. Heiple 16 82 Emily R. Craig J. F. Barr 15 81 Chas. Warren J. F. Swisher 14 80 Fred Shelby Gus Hendrichs 13 79 Orla Davis Macy Bros. 12 78 John Vinson J. W. Gahan 11 77 C. H. DeLong Wm. Reese 10 76 H. C. Watkins J. P. Dukes 9 75 Orville Gritten Clara Ratcliff 8 74 Fay Puzey W. A. Boyd 7 73 John Hays Ira Peters 6 72 Frank Dailey H. A. Sullivan 5 71 Mrs. G. H. Nieman J. T. Truitt 4 70 A. C. Lagerwall Ruby Flossie Stultz 3 69 E. G. Stevens Geo. Buckingham 2 68 Geo. Davis J. C. Howard 1 67 I. N. Rush t P 66 Oscar Montgomery DeLONG motor COMPANY O. C. Hardin, Manager Fithian, Illinois 57 □ THE ACORN □ Benjamin’s The Piano House of Danville Victrolas—Grafonolas and the Diamond Disc Edison Phonograph Easy Payments Everything Musical Oh! the meanness of a Junior when he’s mean: And the leanness of a Senior when he’s lean: Oh! the meanness of the mean, and the leanness of the lean Are nothing to the greenness of a Freshman when he’s green. Miss Torrence— Have you found your selection for the contest? Freshman—Well, here’s one written by Anonymous. I don’t know whether it will do or not but if it won’t I have another here by the same author. Mr. Smith—(in Civics) Lola, how do they control the immigrants coming in? Lola—Why, they have a board. A Freshman stood on the burning deck, But as far as we could learn, He stood in perfect safety, For he was too green to burn. 58 □ THE ACORN □ If You're Up a Tree on Clothes —-want to come down and get a new outfit for spring—talk it over with us. Will Guarantee that our tailored-to-order-togs will please you as to style, fit. workmanship, price. Pay Less and Dress Better CHAS. W. PAYNE Successor to BAUM S' LINDSEY Expert Repairing 133 N. Vermilion St. Fithian Auto Company Exide Storage Batteries McGraw Tires Storage Batteries Recharged Electric Systems Repaired Expert Repairing on all Makes of Cars Workmanship Guaranteed Repairs and Supplies TAXI SERVICE C. M. Reynolds L. F. Vickery, Props. We Develop Any Size Roll of Film for Ten Cents Eastman’s High Grade Papers and Chemicals Used in Our Finishing Department PLASTER DRUG COMPANY Kodaks and Photographic Supplies 108 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 59 □ THE ACORN □ Mr. Smith—(in civics class) Dewey, where do they place the government stamp on whiskey bottles? Dewey—On the cork. Mr. Smith— Where is it placed on the barrels? Dewey—Why, I don’t know, I never saw any barrels. Mr. Smith—(speaking to Russell Seymour) Who was Judas? Russell—That’s what they called Jackson. Mr. Smith—(to Charley Hillman) What was the Know-nothing party? Chas. —I don’t know. Mr. Smith—Well I guess there are a few members still living. Arthur Dunn —(at the Muncie depot) My ears are cold, Irene! (Then actions spoke louder than words.) Mr. Smith—Why is a certain kind of iron called pig iron? Gladys—Because they cast it into pigs. Miss Torrence—Russell, are Motley’s writings interesting? Russell—Yes, I think they are. Miss Torrence—What makes them interesting? Russell—I don’t know, I haven’t read any of them. Soon after being vaccinated Anna Fithian suddenly exclaimed in chemistry class one day, “Oh I have lost my vaccination. I wonder where it went to?” Gladys Strong, speaking of a member of the Alumni of Champaign High School said, “Oh he’s aluminum, he can’t go to the skating party.” Mr. Smith—(in history class Charley, where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Charley H. —At the bottom. Frances -(at track meet) It’s awful cold to be out here without stockings. Mr. Roth—(absent mindedly) Then why did you leave them off? Life is a joke And all things show it; Look at a Freshman Then you’ll know it. In Physics class, Mr. Roth was explaining the power of attraction and said, “We all know from experience that the closer two people are to each other the greater the attraction.” 60 □---------------THE ACORN □ Hub Clothing Company 23 West Main Street Boord Bros., Mgrs. Suits—Hats—Underwear—Caps All for Less Mone-g- All the Time E. E. 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Try either of our three brands and if you do not find it better than coffee you have bought at the same price elsewhere bring back the empty can and we will refund your money. Red Jacket 25 cents Yellow Jacket 30 cents Blue Jacket 35 cents W. D. ROGERS Telephone 75 Oakwood, Illinois Mr. Smith—(in chemistry ) Marion, what are the characteristics of a diamond? Marion—I don’t know. Mr. Smith—I’ve never been the proud possessor of a diamond either but some in the class probably have a better chance than I. The Caesar class has made a discovery: automobiles have been in use for over 1900 years, else why should Caesar say he found Fords when he wished to take his army over to Gaul? Dewey—(giving an extempore talk an women) Women generally speaking— Ivan—You got it right that time. Miss Kays—(to Walter, chewing gum, sitting in his usual posture; Walter, take your gum out of your mouth and put your feet in. Marion—Pauline, won’t you have a piece of candy? Pauline—I would rather have a date than anything else. Miss Torrence—Haven’t some people the most rediculous names? Mr. Roth—Yes, but I’m going to relieve one girl of an awful name some day. (We can’t pronounce it but it was A-b-n-o-l-s-z-n-v-i-s-k-i.) 62 □---------------THE ACORN □ BANK OF OAK WOOD Van Allen, Johnson, Seymour S' Co. Responsibility $500,000 DIRECTORS J. H. Van Allen. J. W. Johnson, R. Seymour, T. A. Taylor, W. F. Keeney OFFICERS J. H Van Allen, Pres. R. Seymour, V-Pres. C. C. Andrews. Cashier Oakwood, Illinois C. D. EDENBURN High Class Clothes for High School Fellows Auto Repairs and Accessories Muncie, Illinois REIS-STRAUSS CO. Danville, Illinois Frank Blacker Restaurant Muncie, Illinois First Bank of Fithian Fithian, Illinois C. B. DcLong, Pres. W. F. Spear, Cashier Cigars and Candies C. H. DeLong, Asst. Cashier. Fresh Bread Daily We Solicit Your Business Marion— (looking out of the car window) Look at the broken buggy, Clayton had a runaway. Pauline—He surely wasn’t holding on to the lines. June—Why, I wasn’t with him. Miss Torrance—(in English class) Walter, how do they clean the pipes under the sink after they have been clogged up? Walter -(looking at the hard side of it) Well I don’t know, but you would have to have a goose neck to get at the pipes. 63 □---------------THE ACORN □ Mason Trent Hardware and Building Material Oakwood, Illinois Thomas Sailor Grocery and Restaurant Specialties in Sundaes—Cigars—Candies Oakwood, Illinois The Oakwood Pantatorium and Barber Shop All Work Guaranteed Give Us a Trial Agent for A. E. Anderson’s Fine Tailor Clothes Oakwood, Illinois W. H. Littell GENERAL MERCHANDISE Fithian, Illinois .——, ICOCKLRTOM iPREsal lir IDANVILLCI !LC. Great Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grew So Ends the Work of This Brave Crew 64 1 ft