Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1919 volume:

The ACORN ANNUAL OF THE OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME III Published by the Class of Nineteen hundred and nineteen Greetings: We, the Class of Nineteen ” extend our Friends and Critics. To THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Whose untiring efforts have made it possible for our school to attain its high standards We THE CLASS OF 1919 With respect and esteem Do Dedicate This Third Volume of THE ACORN BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICERS O. W. Michael......................................President G. E. LlTTELL ------- Secretary Finance COMMITTEES Supplies Teachers Vinson Littell Fithian Fox Vinson Oak wood Littell Fox Endicott Building Fithian Oak wood Endicott [Fife] THE ACORN ACORN STAFF Editor-in-Ch ie f Bertha Pellum Literary Editor Lela Burton Art Editor Hazel Alsip Athletic Editor Floyd Nieman Manager Jack Littell Calendar Editor Grace Wilson Society Editor Mabel Logan Humorous Editor Burton Dalbey Snapshot Editor Mary Pierce [Six] FOREWORD INCE the establishment of Oakwood Township High School, it has been the custom for the Senior class to publish an Annual. As the school wished to keep up the custom, at the beginning of the school year, the class was asked whether it would publish the Acorn. As there was scarcely any opposition, we immediately proceeded to elect the staff, and make preparations for the Acorn’s sale. It was thought that probably more books would be sold by having a contest. Accordingly the other classes were asked to co-operate with us, and the school was divided into two groups, one led by Floyd Nieman and the other, by Vera Lark. It was also decided that the side selling the greater number of Annuals should be honored by a banquet. At the end of the limited time, Mr. Nieman’s side had sold 99 and Miss Lark’s, 90. The losers then entertained the victors. The Acorn represents the labors of many people, not only the Seniors, but the whole school. To those who have so kindly helped us we owe a word of gratitude. We wish to thank each contributor for his part, and the faculty, especially Mr. Weisiger, our class advisor, who has helped us in so many ways. We sincerely hope that pupils and patrons will be pleased with our publication and will feel repaid for subscribing for the same. Editor-in-Chief. [Sct’tfw] THE ACORN GEORGE B. WEISIGER, LL. B. PRINCIPAL University of Illinois Mathematics and Physics CHESTER L. ALBEE, B.S. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL University of Illinois Agriculture and Manual Training ITen) THE ACORN FLORENCE GALBRAITH, B.S Northwestern University History and Mathematics CALANTHE BRAZELTON, A.B. University of Illinois English and Latin AILSIE STEVENSON, B.S. University of Illinois Domestic Science and Chemistry [Eleven Silently, one by one, in the infinite ‘Books ofi the teachers, Blossom the neat little zeros, The fiorgetmenots ofi the Seniors. THE ACORN CLASS POEM Of course I know its proper, To always write the things, That give the class a cracker, Which adds a polished tinge. But I guess its ’cause I’m bashful, 1 hate to acknowledge though For what I’m going to say ain’t rashful, It’s things that are really so. Now the class of 1919 Don’t really need a boost, For their names and deeds will float about From rocky coast to coast. Who knows what may become of us, What providence may be ours, In either office or of shop, What result of all these hours. Now some of us are naturally great, Although we’ll all be greater, Someone may be governor of state, Some sit in the legislature. But it is not with our past life, That we are now concerned, It is but to look in the future And see what we can discern. And now as we leave these high school days We surely all regret it, We realize we have done quite well, To honestly earn our credit. And now as we put our back to sea, The bark we’re about to finish, We hope to sail her merrily, And never her work diminish. And now as we say our last farewells To the life we’ve loved the best, We say it in the highest esteem The name 0. T. H. S. I Fourteen] The Seniors. JACK LITTELL —g THE ACORN Class President O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Pioneer Basketball 1-2-3-4, Captain 4 Business Manager, Acorn “What figure more immovably august” FLOYD NIEMAN Class Vice-President O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Pioneer Basketball Athletic Editor, Acorn “A kinder gentleman treads not the earth” ALMA ANDERSON Class Secretary and Treasurer O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Pioneer ' Declamation 2 Basketball 2-3-4 “Success crowns labor” [Fifteen] THE ACORN CHARLES ENDICOTT Danville 1, O. T. H. S. 2-3-4 Oak President 3 Glee Club 3-4 “Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.” MARY PIERCE O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Pioneer Glee Club Snapshot Editor Acorn “Like winds in summer sighing, Her voice was low and siveet.” I Sixteen ] THE ACORN HAZEL ALSIP Ogden 1-2, Urbana 3, 0. T. H. S. 4 Pioneer Basketball 4 Art Editor, Acorn “Maiden with meek brown eyes” MABLE LOGAN Ogden 1-2, O. T. H. S. 3-4 Oak Basketball 3-4 Glee Club 3 Society Editor, Acorn “I know what's right, not only so, but also practice what I know” BURTON DALBEY O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Oak Extempore 4 Basketball 3-4 Humorous Editor, Acorn “He was full of joke or jest ” [,Seventeen] THE ACORN CHARLES HILLMAN O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Pioneer “Not yet a ladies man, but making progress.” BERTHA PELLUM Danville 1, O. T. H. S. 2-3-4 Oak Glee Club 3-4 Editor-in-Chief, Acorn “I love her for her smile, her look, her way.” LELA BURTON O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Oak Declamation 2-4 Basketball 3 Glee Club 3-4 Literary Editor, Acorn “Sweet and harmless as a child.” [Eighteen] TEMPA SNIDER O. T. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Oak Oratorical Contest 4 Glee Club 3-4 “Anxious cares the pensive nymph oppressed” l fwctan] THE ACORN SENIOR CLASS HISTORY T is with cheerful faces and with satisfaction in what we have accomplished, that we, the graduating class of 1919, turn our backs on our high school days and the good old O. T. H. S. which has been our home for the past three years. Although we pass without its doors, our fondest memories shall linger, for within its walls not only have we mastered our daily tasks but we have found time for the enjoyment of school activities and the society of fellow-students. The 0. T. H. S. was being erected the year we were Freshmen. Consequently, we did not all attend the same school that year. Mable Logan, Alma Anderson and Hazel Alsip were students in Ogden, Paul Littell, Floyd Nieman and Burton Dalbey in Fithian, Charles Hillman, Mary Pierce, Zona Jones, Lela Burton and Tempa Snider in Oakwood, and Charles Endicott and Bertha Pellum in Danville. We entered the 0. T. H. S. as sophomores. There were seventeen of us. We immediately organized our class. But during our three years together many things have happened to decrease our number. Some have moved to other communities, while others quit for lack of interest. One of our members Dewey Hill being captivated by the raven curls and dancing eyes of one Junior girl has been ensnared into the bonds of wedlock. It is hoped that the rest of our class will finish school, but we cannot guarantee that some will remain single long after graduating. Fourteen, we graduate. During our four years of high school, we have worked hard and with a purpose. Although we have been ridiculed by the graduating class of 1918, nevertheless everything we have undertaken we have endeavored to do well. Having cultivated this quality, we feel sure that we will be better able to accomplish greater things in the various places which we must each hold in the world. Tempa Snider. [Twenty] THE ACORN CLASS WILL EALZING that the time for our departure fi'om this sphere is but a few days distant, we, the class of 1919, being sound in body and mind, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills. First we direct our funeral services, shall be directed by our non-friends, the faculty and board of education, only enjoining that the funeral shall be held with all the dignity which our pomp and situation in the school circles have merited. We, the Senior class, do will and bequeath to Miss Stevenson the right to bawl people out; to Miss Brazelton the right to call for Senior class poems in English 4; to Mr. Albee the right to capture all runaways; to Mr. Weisiger all the knowledge we haven’t got; to the Juniors the right to find out when the Seniors are going to entertain; to the Sophomores our originality; to the Freshies our dignity. I, Alma Anderson, do will and bequeath to'Irene Berkeley the right to boss the cooking class. I, Hazel Alsip, do will and bequeath to Mildred Sullivan my artistic qualities. I, Lela Burton, do will and bequeath to Eugene Knight my blushes. I, Burton Dalbey, do will and bequeath to Boots Redman the right to shine finger nails. I, Arizona Jones, do will and bequeath to Leona Bell my sunny disposition. I, Charles Hillman, do will and bequeath to Miss Brazelton my red hair. I, Charles Endicott, do will and bequeath to Bill Dalbey my nervous disposition. I, Jack Littell, do will and bequeath to Winifred Green the privilege of arguing in chemistry class. I, Floyd Nieman, do will and bequeath to Merrill Clapp my innocent expression. I, Mary Pierce, do will and bequeath to Maud Hughes my giggles. [Twenty-one] THE ACORN I, Tempa Snider, do will and bequeath to Vergie Dalbey my studiousness. I, Bertha Pellum, do will and bequeath to Oletha Johnston my curly hair. I, Grace Wilson, do will and bequeath to Helen Conklin all the chewing gum deposited under the surface of my desk. We, the undersigned testators, do hereby acknowledge this to be our last will and testament. Seniors. Witnesses Elisha Grimes George B. Weisiger [Twenty-two] SENIOR’S CHARACTER TABLE A7« we Nickname Chief Occupation Greatest Desire Looks Like Cause of Death Mabel Lot.an “Fidgets” Can’t tell To learn to talk She was loosely put together Nervousness Arizona Jones “Zook” Sitting at her desk To be pretty Bill ikin Sleeping Alma Anderson “Almy” Cooking Dom. Sc. Teacher French chef Homesickness Hazel Alsip “Twin” Drawing Artist A school girl Blowed away Lela Burton “Puss” Chemistry? To go to Europe Martha Washington Nitric acid Grace Wilson “Flip” Telling stories Ballet dancer Been called for and couldn’t go Couldn’t die Mary Pierce “Study” Riding cars Class pins Arrow Giggles Bertha Pellum “Chubby” Smiling Cow girl Mary Pickford Fright Tempa Snider “Snide” Studying To be a poet A school teacher Old age Charley Endicott “Chuck” Talking to Meredith To get married Woodrow Wilson Talking Burton Dalbey “Abe” Posing bluffing To be loved by someone Abe Martin Broken heart Floyd Neiman “Tody” Looking around Mail clerk Menr.en’s baby Chewing gurti Paul Littell “Jack” Chief cop at O.T.H.S. Brother of George Fithian A book agent Moon struck Charles Hillman “Chuck” Teasing the girls Engineer Shamrock Spasms H X M o o w z THE ACORN STATISTICS N assumption of a comparison between our class and the class of ’18 seems somewhat foolish since, by their own statements we are so much their inferiors. Notwithstanding this handicap we have accomplished a great many things of which we are pardonably proud, and our class activities have been carried on with no friction and in the friendliest manner. The school, as a whole has pulled together this year as never before. Our class is composed of fourteen members, nine of whom are girls and the other five, boys. The ages of these students vary from 17 to 19 years. The average age of the girls is 17 years and that of the boys is 18. The height of the students of this class varies from 5 feet, 2 inches to 5 feet, 11 inches. Out of a class of fourteen, thirteen are native born suckers; the other one is fastly becoming civilized. Our class has three good basketball players and several good valedictorians. All of our class is exceedingly industrious. As near as I can state at present, our class will not even be represented by a single member in the bachelors’ club, but I will not say as to the prospects for old maids for that is too doubtful. C. E. ’19. [Twenty-four] TOP ROW WARNER SULLIVAN KNIGHT WATSON GREENE SKINNER HART LUDWIG BERKDEY BOTTOM CONK UN ROW V. DALBEY E. DALBEY WILLIAMS .MCKINLEY BRAIN CERTAIN MCDANIEL I THE ACORN HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’20 LEVEN years ago a great many little boys and girls skipped merrily along at the first ringing of the old school bell for them. Since then a part of this number have probably stopped school to go out into the wide, wide world. But fifteen of those many children were destined to join together and form our present junior class of the Oakwood Township High School. We entered high school with three times our number the first year of this school in its present building. W have lived a happy-go-lucky life through our freshman and sophomore years, but when we received the title of ‘‘Jolly Juniors” we decided to try to outshine all previous junior classess. Our president, “Spike” McKinley, had a great mania for going swimming every time that we had a class meeting, but through the untiring efforts of our vice-president, Myrtle Williams, our faithful secretary, Maude Brain, and our business-like business manager, Ray Watson, we accomplished a class play. This was a great success though it was hindered at various times by influenza and car strikes. For our success this year we are greatly indebted to our efficient class advisor. Miss Brazelton. The class has always ranked high in both boy’s and girls’ athletics; and at the end of our junior year our girls’ basketball team can still say they have never lost a game. W. G. ’20. [Ticenty-acvcn J THE A C 0 R JUNIOR CLASS BALLAD The Juniors are a thrifty class; They are now eighteen in number; And, though some others may not pass, They’ll ne’er be caught at slumber. Alice heads the very list, In classics she’s profound; Her words are always rightly said, So she will be renowned. Arnold now must grace the page, He ne’er was president; But he can tell you how a “Spike” Can act like any gent. Emmodee is full of fun, Her laughter makes you merry, We wonder why instead of Dee Her real name isn't fairy. Eugene is a gentle lad, Don’t mind him when he stutters, Although he speaks less in his class, He’s better far than others. Helen has a memory bright That few can hope to share, But if we always do our best. For this we need not care. Troubles cannot daunt Irene; Her dimples vanish never; While clouds may others’ faces trace The sun lights her’s forever. Oh, give me Jenny’s placid face, Where trials seem ne’er at home; She’ll tell you how to be at ease Wherever you may roam. Maudie never was afraid To stand for her convictions, Honor, truth, integrity Shine forth in her actions. Mildred S. with wondering eyes Expresses melancholy, But call this not a grievous fault For it cannot be folly. Myrtle is a genius rare; Her soul abounds in music. But let us hope this gift will not Be wasted in the lyric. 1Twenty-eightJ THE ACORN Orena quick and to the point Sets all a bright example. Waste not your time in anything, For time is none too ample. Pauline, sets all a chase, We wish for more gray matter, But though she knew this was the case, I know it would not flatter. Ray shines forth upon his class Like other rays of light, And we cannot catch up with him Though try with all our might. People say that Vergie’s queer And sometimes think she’s dumb, And do not always heed the fact That hearts say more than tongue. Winifred is bound to win In worlds where science reigns, For she will always investigate And know the source of things. Now we bid you all farewell, Next year to meet again, But hope swells high within our hearts That we’ll be Seniors then. V. D. ’20. [Twenty-nine] JUNIOR CHARACTERISTICS Names For Short By Word Occuimtion Usually Doing What? Striving For Characteristics Maud Brain “ Pete” I’ll be switched Assembly police Cop No. 1 Keeping her eye on the assembly Education Laugh Irene Beckley “Irish” I’ll be darned Making eyes at Abe Talking out loud in assembly Marriage Dimples Pauline Certain “Polly” Oh get out Ans. questions Studing Some high position in life Eyes Helen Conklin “Tex” You ain’t bothered Basketball Dancing “Darter” Walk Virgie Dalbey “Virginia Dare” Oh shoot Running down the hill Studying Education Her hair Ercel Dalbey “Billy” My gosh Clerk Studying business law Clerical work Nose Winifred Green “Windy” Oh goodness Giving orders to the assembly room Asking questions Lawyer Mouth Jennie Hart “Goity” Darn it Cooking Talking to Gene Husband Giddy Eugene Knight “Jean” Why yes Studying Reading books President Talk Guy Ludwick “Skinny” Gee whizikers Farmer Laughing Wife Intelligent Arnold McKinley “Spike” Let’s catch the bird Entertaining Watson Walking to Muncie Handout Talkative Alice McDaniel “Blondie” Do it yourself Singing Playing in cooking class Higher ideals Wonderful Mildred Sullivan “Milly” Thunderation Cooking Blushing To be a teacher Jealous Orena Skinner “Ringer” Don’t Assembly police Cop No. B. 1 Studying Education Weak voice Emma Tillotsin “Em” Oh gee Makingeyesat Jean Primping Man Nose Ray Watson “Bob” Yes Assembly police Cop No. 2 Blushing Wife Dimples Myrtle Williams “Mac” Oh la la Playing the piano Trying to study Physics 1 Popular Emodee Warner “Dee” Oh piffle Nothing Looking around A beau To be wise TOP ROW - PELLUM TRIM MEL GOODRICH CLAPP MIDDLE ROW— DALBEY ARNOLD CRAWFORD FRAZIER FNDICOTT LARK M. DALBEY STULTZ KINKADE BOTTOM ROW JOHNSON FIT H IAN BANTZ ALEXANDER DAVIDSON PINECAR WILLIAMS MOORHOt'S THE ACORN SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY HE students of the Sophomore class entered O. T. H. S. in the fall of 1917 as bright and beaming Freshies. At that time we had nearly forty-five enrolled but for various reasons many discontinued their course and by the end of the year we had only about thirty left. In 1918 we re-entered as Sophomores with about twenty enrolled. We organized September 6, 1918, electing as officers the following: Martha Davidson, president; Fern Alexander, vice-president; John Pine-gar, secretary and treasurer. Other decisions being, Class motto, “By our own efforts, we hope to rise.” Class colors, pink and green. Class flower, pink rose. Besides members for the basketball teams and other athletic sports, we furnished a president for the Pioneer Society, a captain for the annual contest, and numerous other essentials to H. S. life. The first party of the year was given by the Sophies and why not? “We are not pepless.” Sophomore Creed—We the Sophomore class believe in the Cafeteria, school parties and seven dates a week. We also believe in Physical Training and English Quizes, Loyalty to our School and opening exercises. [Thirty-three] THE ACORN SOPHOMORES S is for Stultz our heavy weight. O is for Oletha who won’t have a date. P is for the poets who think they are good. H is for Harold “I wish I could. O is for “Our Ralph’’ with Fern he does flirt. M is for Martha who is always alert. O is for the others of which they are many. R is for Robert who is so skinny. E is for Endicott who is quick on his feet. S is for our school which can’t be “beat.” Put them all together they spell Sophomore, The word which means a world to us. J. P. and J. P. Thirtv-four TOP ROW MCPHERSON JOHNSON SMITH BANTZ LYNCH DALBEY PLOTNER REBMAN JENKINS UTHERLAND KERST MIDDLE ROW PELLUM NICHOLAS PRANCES KNIGHT QUICK GUTHERIDGE BELL ALVKRSON MEYERS MEADE LEWIS LONG RIDDLE HANLEY BOTTOM ROW Z. MEYERS HUGHES THOMAS SANFORD O’HARE STRONG BARCO REDMAN SMITH SCOTT FRAZIER W O o w THE ACORN THE FRESHMEN Some call us children, While others say we’re babes I guess we are little But then we make grades. Our cards are not posters In bright red and black And none of us flunked yet Now that is a fact. We have the “Profs” going some, Most of the time But that is expected, In the pedagogue line. Next we will enter The door of the wise, And then you’ll all “sit up” And open your eyes. The Freshmen. FRESHMAN CREED We believe in Smith’s Latin I, chewing gum, and the library. We also believe in asking questions, memorizing poetry, and losing our great amount of greenness in any way possible. I Thirtit-acvcn ] THE ACORN A FORTUNATE APRIL SHOWER PRIL showers,” mused Mother Gray, gazing through the window at the steady downpour. “Yes,” cried her daughter Ella angrily, throwing a raincoat about her shoulders, and tossing a cap on her flowing curls. “April showers, April bothers, April mudpuddles, April disa—” “Patience!” cried her mother, listening to the slow patter against the panes. “Do have patience. Soon the pretty violets will be peeping up from the green grass, and later, sweet williams on the hill yonder. May flowers, you know; and the sun will soon come out brighter than ever.” “Oh, pshaw!” laughed Ella lightly, “You’re so sentimental, mother, and optimistic, too. Good-bye, Pm off to school.” The rain beat against the young girl’s face, as she plunged forth into the storm. All sorts of gloomy thoughts ran through her mind. “Now,” one would say, “here Pve got to stand this miserable splatter, and wade the mud for a mile.” Then another would take up the strain. “And when I reach school, all will be so dark and dismal inside, one can scarcely see to study.” Finally Ella reached the road, and, gritting her teeth, stepped forth into the mire. Squish! Great rolls of it pressed against her rubbers and clung to them. But the young girl pressed forward. At last, half a mile was gained, then—all at once—her foot slipped, and down sat Ella flat, in the quagmire. “Well!” ejaculated the young lady, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Her eyes roved dejectedly over the road, and there they caught the gleam of something lying not far away. The sun slipped out from under a cloud, and shone straight down upon a small, oblong, ivory case which enclosed a picture of the sweetest face she had ever seen. Ella picked up her treasure, and looking at it, gave a slight start. Surely—surely, she knew that face. Yes—it must be—yes, she knew it! [Thirty-eight] That afternoon, the young girl was trudging homeward. A tall, middle-aged man with hightop boots, was searching for something down the road. “Beg pardon, ’ said Ella, “have you lost anything?” “Have I?” boomed a big voice, “why, I’ve lost the finest treasure on earth; a picture—of my dear sister, who has been dead and lost to me, for eighteen years. I’d give a handsome reward to the finder, for it’s dearer to me than anything on earth.” “Then,” said Ella, stretching forth her hand, “here is the picture. What if I should tell you that that sister of whom you speak is living, and is well?” “What!” exclaimed the man, snatching at the object in her hand, “repeat what you said, and have your reward.” Ella smiled, but held on to the little case. “First,” she replied, “let me conduct my dear Uncle James to his sister, and let him hear this from her own lips.” The man gazed at her wonderingly. Then a light dawned on his countenance. “You are not, you cannot be,—little Ella?” “The same!” replied his niece, for such she really was. “Come, come, go home with me.” Later in the afternoon, after witnessing the happy meeting between her mother and uncle, Ella slipped out upon the porch. A merry whistle sounded from around the house. “Hello, Sis,” called a boyish voice, “who says it doesn’t rain fish?” “I don’t know,” mused his sister, “but I know it rains good luck sometimes. What have you there? Oh, joy! perch! now we can have a nice dinner of baked fish and tomato sauce. Where did you get them? “Down there,” replied Harold, pointing toward the river. “It’s up high now since this fine rain, and there’s plenty of fish.” Ella stood silently watching, as the sun sank slowly away, and in its place the white moon floated across the blue sky. “And just to think,” she murmured, “if it had not rained, all these wondrous things would not have happened.” “Dear God,” she prayed, “please send us more April showers.” (The End) [ Thirty-nine] THE ACORN THE ALIEN SWAIN He was a green and awkward youth, His face was of the tan; His hair was red, his eyes were blue, He was not quite a man. One night into a village small, He rode his Shetland pony, And he was dressed in Sunday best, He really looked quite tony. The maiden whom he came to see, Looked out her cottage door, For she was fair, as fair could be, And what can be said more. She greets him with a smiling face, And asks of him to enter. They seat themselves by the fireplace. ’Twas in the dead of winter. ’Tis twelve o’clock ere he departs, And mounts his fleet foot horse, , He whirls into the dark, dark road, And starts upon his course. A band of ruffian villian swains, Is certainly quite vexed, And lay in waiting for the lad, Who courts the gentle sex. The rest is quite too terrible, To print upon this sheet, At mother’s breakfast table trim, There was a vacant seat. IForty] T. S. ’19. THE ACORN WHEN I GO WALKING WITH SISTER AND HER BEAU UH! you didn’t get in any worse than I did when I went walking with Sis and her beau. Sit on that box and I will tell you about it. The sky was lookin’ pretty cloudy, but Sis said she would let me go anyway, so she combed my hair and put on my best tie, and gee! but I looked swell. Sis’ beau came about half past four and she asked him if I could go walking with them, but I don’t see what she did it for anyway; hadn’t she told me I could go before he came? “Why, of course, he can go,’’ her beau answered, and reaching down patted me on the shoulder. He needn’t have reached quite so far ’cause I came over half way to his shoulder. So I put on my hat just like her beau had his on and we started out. I was walking in between when we started, but we hadn’t gone very far till I was on the outside, and Sis was in the middle ’cause she kept pushing and pushing. I asked her what she was doing it for but she just let on like she didn’t hear. We were about half way up town when we met Johnny Jones, another of Sis’ beaus. I said, “Hello! don’t forget to bring me that nigger shooter tomorrow evening when you come to see Sis.” Sis just smiled as sweet as you please until we got by and then when her beau wasn’t looking she bent down and whispered just like she was too mad for anything. “Jim, don’t let me hear another word out of you this evening.” I don’t know what made her do it, but I thought I’d better be still. So I pulled a long string off the ribbon of her sash and kept still as could be. It was beginning to sprinkle rain a little bit now so I jumped into the doorway of Johnson’s store and hollered for Sis to come under too, or else the rain would wash all that pink paint off her face. Gee! but Sis’ eyes flashed and she turned round and said: “James, I think you had better go home before it rains hard,” and then turned round and began talking to her beau awfully nice. I went home and told ma what a fine walk I had had, but the next day I changed my mind for Sis gave me the worst lecture I ever heard. I don’t want to go walking with her again. [Forty-one) THE ACORN A GOOD BOY All boys love their sisters But I so good have grown, That I love other boy’s sisters, Far better than my own TO THE SENIORS All things come to those who wait That’s what they used to say, But we observed some whims of fate Don’t pass out jobs that way. A DREAM I wish all the money, I’ve foolishly spent Would return to my pocketbook store What joy and delight I would know as I went, To foolishly spend it once more. [Forty-three] THE ACORN PANAMA BOUT two thousand miles due south of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is the city of Colon in the Republic of Panama. This city on the the shores of the Caribbean Sea developed when the Panama railroad was built in 1851-1857 which connected the Atlantic with the Pacific by rail. The city was first named after one of the men who built the railroad—Mr. Aspinwall, but the Columbian government would not recognize the name and it was changed to Colon— the Spanish word for Columbus. The Isthmus of Panama is a strip of low mountains, fifty to one hundred miles wide and four miles long. It was discovered by Columbus in 1502 and was claimed by the Spanish crown. A few years later (1513) Balboa landed on the Atlantic shore and, being told by the Indians of a large body of water to the south, he took a party of men and food. After two weeks of traveling he was able to see the Pacific Ocean which he reached two days later. He waded into it not knowing its vastness and laid claim to it and all the land it touched for the Spanish crown. A claim, of course which was never realized. The Spanish explorers saw that the Indians wore gold bracelets and ornaments, things they coveted, so they murdered and robbed them by the thousands, first baptizing and making Christians of them, thereby giving them eternal life for their worldly possessions. This sort of missionary work became the great industry in Peru and other South American countries, in fact, so much so, that two cities sprang up in Panama, Portobello on the Atlantic side and old Panama on the Pacific side. The former was 20 miles from Colon and the latter 10 miles from the present city of the same name. A stone trail four feet wide was built for pack trains connecting the two places and more gold and silver was carried over this trail than the world had ever known. So easy was it to steal the precious metals that the Spaniards did not even try to develop the mines. As wealth was a menace to the Indians it became the same to the Spaniards which necessitated the building of strong fortifications at every strategic point. They built thorough and well as is shown, since, after 400 years, they are in a good state of preservation. The country remained under Spanish rule until Columbia declared her independence which was Nov. 27, 1817. It was then under Columbian jurisdiction with several revolutions until 1803 when she declared her independence whidh was brought about in the following way: The French company had organized an undertaking to build a canal connecting the two oceans, but, after spending millions of dollars, and losing | Fort y-fou r | thousands of lives from yellow fever, it became apparent that it could not be completed by them in the time agreed upon with the Columbians. They endeavored to find a buyer for the unfinished canal because, if they abandoned it, it would belong to the Columbian government. At the time of the Spanish-American war it became evident that the United States needed a canal. A commission was organized to investigate the best location for it. After two years of study they reported the best place would be Nicaragua because the French asked an enormous price for their canal and machinery. The Columbian government asked forty million dollars for the right to build where the commission thought it was worth only ten million. The French saw that if a canal was built in Nicaragua they would lose all. So the French representative, Mr. Bunau-Varilla, set about to get Panama to become free and thereby giving the Panamians ten million dollars and $250,000 yearly and also giving him a buyer for the canal. If the canal had been lost, Colon and Panama would lose all their commerce. So Bunau Varilla went to Washington, D. C., and arranged it that in case Panama declared her independence she would sell the canal concessions for what our government was willing to pay and that our government would recognize her independence. In such event the canal commission would change their plans from a Nicaragua canal to a Panama canal. He went back to ' Panama and wrote the declaration of independence, drew a score of men together who were interested financially and they adopted the independence of Panama. When Columbia heard of the revolt she sent a boatload of soldiers to Colon, who took the train expecting to go to Panama city where the rebels were located, but there was a superior force of American marines in Colon. They advised the Columbians that it would be a violation of the Monroe doctrine to allow them to seize French property for military purposes and it became our painful duty to interfere or the French government would send an army to protect the French property. Then the Columbian soldiers unloaded from the train and went to their boat. The Columbk n government made no further attempt to jsubdue the rebellion. Thus the Monroe doctrine, which had kept the wolves from the lambs, proved to be a wolf to Columbia in this case and Panama became a free and independent republic with a constitution written by a Frenchman and approved by the Americans. The $10,000,000 was paid to Panama but we kept a string on it and required them to pay the most of it for streets, sewers, water supply, and sanitary purposes. So the money did them more good perhaps than had it been paid to the Columbian overnment. It eliminated yellow fever which had been a plague in those cities for over 400 years. We have made them clean and healthful but it is doubtful if we ever make them industrious. [Forty-five] THE ACORN The land is very fertile but what it is the use of a native cultivating it when he can live on what grows wild? What is the use to cut wood when he can pick up the drift wood along the coast? What is the use to dig a well when he can get water from the streams? What is the use to make clothing when he doesn’t need it? So the natives, having no need for better things, have never striven for them, so the country is as it was when first discovered. If necessity ever takes large numbers of people from the temperate zone to that God blessed land with the determination to earn their bread by the sweat of their brow instead of taking it from some fellow mortal’s body, then the land will become a paradise instead of a jungle. Since the natives have not improved from their former tutors the resources of the lands and streams and the climate are the same as if they came from the hand of nature. O. J. M. ’22. [Forty-six] THE ACORN KIDNAPED E here at 11:30 tonight and I’ll see that the ladder is ready, Tom,” said Mr. Marshall to the florid gentleman who sat facing him in the Marshall library. “Be here, I surely will. Miss Betty shall be my wife within a half hour after. What’s that?” For a curtain stirred as if alive and a scraping noise was heard at the window behind the curtain. Mr. Marshall looked and found nothing. That night in her boudoir, Betty Marshall flew about gathering up pieces of wearing apparel in a purposeful way muttering to herself: “Ah, ah, Mr. Tom Cornell, we’ll see who you kidnap this night. Your wife, indeed! But dad and your honorable self won’t catch me napping.” At last, being satisfied with the assortment flung over her arm, she left the room and stole down the hall to her Aunt Agnes’ room. Here she paused in the doorway, shivering as if chilled and said, “Why Aunt Agnes, how cold it is in here. You must go and sleep in my room tonight. If you stay in here, your rheumatism might return again.” Aunt Agnes, a gaunt, hawk-faced old maiden, and of forty summers, and as many apparently frosty winters, pbjected but was bundled off by imperious Betty. Aunt Agnes wore a frilled lace cap pulled down over her eyes to keep out the cold air. Half past eleven. A shadow flits across the dainty room. A sigh as a masked figure gazes on the lace covered head of his adored. He muffles the sleeping figure in a thick robe. “All right Marshall,” and seizing the sleeper, rushes to the window. The maiden, now awakened, struggles violently but the robe prevents much motion. Away the couple and chaperon speed in a high power motor car to the parsonage three miles down the road. There in the road stood a nervous clergyman who hastily performed the ceremony by candle light. The bride’s muffled answer is readily taken for assent, though it must be confessed it doubtless is not intended for that. The anxious bridegroom, his red, fat face aglow, hastily removed the robe from his bride’s face and stopped to kiss her. Alas, the face of Aunt Agnes glowers at him. “But where is Betty?” exploded Tom at last. “At home where she should be,” snapped Aunt Agnes, “but,— “That’s enough. Now that you’ve married me, you will proceed to obey me, sir. Don’t think you can escape, for you can’t. You’re mine by law and I intend to keep you, my dear husband.” So ended the would-be romance of Tom Cornell. His one aim in life now is to avoid his wife and warn young men never to marry a veiled woman or practice the gentle act of kidnaping. f Forty-seven] A. M. ’20. THE ACORN THE HEN Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the hen is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. “Life is real, life is earnest And the shell is not its pen, Egg thou wert and egg remained, Was not spoken of the hen. In the world’s broad field of battle, In the great barnyard of life, Be not like the lazy cattle, Be a rooster in the strife. Lives of roosters all reminds us We can make our life sublime And when roasted leave behind us Hentracks on the sands of time. Hen tracks that perhaps another chicken Drooping idly in the rain, Some forlorn and henpecked brother When he sees shall crow again. [Forty-eight] LITERARY THE A C 0 R Pioneer Literary Society Wilbur Endicott, President Alice McDaniels, Vice-President Ray Watson, Sec’y. and Treas. Florence Galbraith, Advisor |iiiiiiHMiiiiniiii....mi......iiiinmaiMiiMMilii PROGRAM COMMITTEE Lena Arnold Irene Berkeley Maude Brain [Fifty-one ] THE ACORN PIONEER LITERARY SOCIETY m HE Pioneer Literary Society was organized in September, 1918. Many new names were added to its membership enrollment at a meeting held in which the new officers were elected for the school year, 1919-19. The officers elected were: Wilbur mm Endicott, president; Alice McDaniel, vice-president; Ray Watson, secretary-treasurer; Miss Galbraith, advisor. The honor of giving the first program of the year, fell to this society, and the president appointed a committee of three to meet with the advisor and make out the programs for the coming school year. The committee appointed was Maude Brain, Irene Berkeley and Lena Arnold. The programs have consisted of music, readings and dialogues. They have not only been very good but have also been a great help to the students in their school work. It has been found that the Freshman class has some very talented members, and we hope that the new incoming class of 1919 will have some members who can ably take the place of the Seniors. The Pioneers are looking forward to the annual contest, when they hope to be able to defeat the Oaks, and carry off the pennant which the Oaks proudly won last year. M. B. ’20. [Fifty-twol THE ACORN Oak Literary Society Winifred Green, President Courtney Childers, Vice-President Arnold McKinley, Sec’y.-Treas. Calantha Brazelton, Advisor PROGRAM COMMITTEE Tempa Snider Burton Dalbey Martha Davidson [Fifty-three] THE ACORN OAK LITERARY SOCIETY HE Oak Literary Society was organized early in the school year of 1916-17. The school was equally divided at the first meeting, each division chose a name for the societies. Our division chose “Oak” as the name by which it would be known. The previous graduating classes have taken a number of especially talented members from our society but those coming in each year furnish talent equally as good. In the intersociety meet in the year 1918 the Oaks were victorious. It may be said that the Oaks have acquitted themselves quite nobly and hope to keep the coveted pennant we won from the Pioneers last year. In September, 1918, a meeting was called for the purpose of electing officers for the school year. The following officers were elected: Winifred Green, president; Courtney Childers, vice-president; Arnold McKinley, secretary and treasurer. The president appointed the following committee to arrange for programs during the year: Tempa Snider, Martha Davidson, Burton Dalbey. Miss Brazelton was chosen as society advisor and has used her wonderful influence in presenting good programs. L. C. B. ’19. {Fifty-four} THE ACORN SENIOR CLASS PLAY HE Seniors gave a class play as has been the custom of the preceding graduating classes. “Under Blue Skies” was given with the following characters taking part: Bruce McCullock..........................Burton Dalbey Oscar Weber................................................Charles Endicott Old John..........................................Floyd Neiman David Joyce......................................... Paul Littell Dick Warren....................................................Ray Watson Williams........................................ Eugene Knight Heine...............................................Martin Izard Clare Joyce.......................................Bertha Pellum Edith Warren....................................... vGrace Wilson Mrs. Weber............................................Mary Pierce Little Elsie........._..............................Jennie Hart Old Sara..........................................Tempa Snider Mrs. Wagner................................_........Maude Brain Minnie...............................................Hazel Alsip Tillie..........„..................................Arizona Jones Sophia........................................................Alma Anderson Clare Joyce, a country girl, is engaged to Oscar Weber and Mrs. Weber wishes to hasten the ceremony because of the attention Clare is receiving from Bruce McCullock, a city man who is engaged to Edith Warren. Oscar finds a letter which Clare has written Bruce and decides to punish her by pasting the letter on the chapel door. He and Edith agree to be friends and help each other. Clare goes to the chapel where she is given her letter and she dares not enter and face her friends who have read it. That night she visits Bruce’s rooms and Oscar Weber and Edith Warren find her there. Edith releases Bruce from his engagement and in order to escape the gossip they would be sure to create, Bruce and Clare are married at midnight and go to Clare’s father early the next morning to be forgiven. They are forgiven and live happily ever afterward. Oscar Weber and Edith Warren are both very badly disappointed. Miss Brazelton was director of the play and Lela Burton property manager. L. E. B. ’19. [Fifty-five] THE ACORN JUNIOR CLASS PLAY HE Juniors decided to start a new custom in this school by giving a class play. “Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown’’ was presented with much success. The Juniors appeared perfectly at home on the stage and gave a very realistic touch to the scenes. The cast is as follows: Mrs. Tubbs...........................................Myrtle Williams Clingie Vine......................................... Alice McDaniel Maybelle Campbell..................................... Winifred Green Tom Riorden.......................................................Roy Watson Queenie Sheba Tubbs............................................Eugene Knight Billie Blossom Tubbs................................Arnold McKinley Punky Dunk......................................................Helen Conklin Elmira Hicky.............................................Jennie Hart Mrs. Hicky............................................. Maude Brain Simon Rubles..........„.............................Charles Endicott This play was highly humorous but had its sad parts also. Mrs. Tubbs always says: “It hain’t no use a histen yer umbereller ’till it begins to rain.’’ Miss Brazelton was also director for the Junior play. L. E. B. ’19. [Fifty-seven] ss T H E ACORN MUSIC ARLY in the fall of 1918 an orchestra was organized at the Oakwood Township High School. From that time the members of this organization have met once a week for practice. Orchestra music has been furnished for various programs throughout the school year. Much improvement has been manifested not only in the skill of individual members but also in the playing of the orchestra as a whole. We feel that there has been laid this year, the foundation for the perpetuation of a permanent 0. T. H. S. orchestra. The members of the orchestra are: Piano—Miss Martha Davidson. Cornets—Mr. Burton Dalbey and Mr. Elmer Plotner. Violins—Miss Myrtle Williams, Mr. Ellsworth Nichols and Mr. Merrill Clapp. Drummer—Mr. Oscar Michael. Director—Miss Brazelton. In the spring a Girls’ Glee Club was organized which furnished musical numbers for the oratorical contests held at the school. From the members of this club, quartettes were chosen for literary programs. In the morning exercises the students have enjoyed the opportunity of singing together, the songs which they prefer. The spirit with which the young people enter into the music shows this to be one of the important phases of the school’s activities. C. B. [Fifty-eight} THE ACORN THE O. T. H. S. TATLER T has been the custom to have a newspaper read at each literary society program. The papers, containing an editorial, the school news, and the campus jokes, became so popular that at the suggestion of the principal it was decided to have an issue every Thursday morning, each class editing in its turn. The name, “The Tatler,” was chosen by popular vote of the scholars. Allow us to remark that the name well suits it. Following are a few extracts: Heard in Senior Play Practice: “Can’t you show more love for ♦ your daughter than that? When my father greets me he does it with affection.” “Abe” (in and aside) “And when my father greets me, he comes with a paddle.” Miss Brazelton in English I: “The man ate with great satis- faction.” Leo Pellum : “I eat with my fork.” Mary : “Kisses spread contagious diseases.” Joe: “I bet I have a cold.” W. G. ’20. [Fifty-nine] THE ACORN BOYS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS F. Nieman, President C. Endicott, Secretary B. Dalbey, Treasurer T was thru efforts of Athletic Association that much interest has been taken in athletics this year. The Athletic Association has proven a success since the membership has increased and also a success in the financial way. Much equipment was bought for the different branches of athletics. As is the custom of the Athletic Association to award letters to those who attain a certain standard in athletics, letters were awarded to the following players in basketball: Captain Littell, Watson, Nieman, Endicott, Smith, Dalbey and Pellum. [Stxfy-oncl THE ACORN BASKETBALL TEAM WATSON WI81GKR, Coach SMITH PELLUM N IE MAN LITTELL, Capt. JENKINS ENDICOTT [Si.ct] -tu o] THE ACORN BASKETBALL ASKETBALL team had a very successful year. This is shown in that the team won a majority of the games and also by winning second place in the basketball tournament which was held in Danville. A few of the games were played under adverse circumstances, and this accounts for the losing of several games. The team was supported by the pupils of the school, and thus it was through their efforts and the grit of the players that the team came out victorious. The team consisted of the following players: Littell, our captain, was an all around player. His regular position was floor guard but he played at different positions. He was a sure shot at the basket and this accounts for many games that he won. Watson, whose regular place was center, shifted to standing guard after the ball was tossed at the center. At this position very few opponents got past him. Jenkins, floor forward, was the fastest man we had on the squad. He played excellent team work and had the grit. Nieman, who played forward, was at all times a good player. He had the name of being the best shot for baskets that the school ever had. He played in every game of the season. Smith and Endicott, guards, always played a good game. They went into the game to win, and they accomplished this in most of the games. Pellum and Dalbey, utility men, did good work in several games. F. N. ’19. fSixty-three) THE ACORN SCHEDULE First Team Dec. 20 0. T. H. S. 12 Catlin 9 at 0. T. H. S. Jan. 3 0. T. H. S. 61 Homer 15 at 0. T. H. S. Jan. 10 0. T. H. S. 11 Henning 12 at 0. T. H. S. Jan. 24 0. T. H. S. 28 Catlin 12 at Catlin Jan. 31 0. T. H. S. 54 Vermilion Grove 0 at 0. T. H. S. Feb. 7 0. T. H. S. 25 Vermilion Gr. 12 at Vermilion Grove Feb. 28 0. T. H. S. 16 Danville 19 at Vermilion Grove Feb. 21 0. T. H. S. 17 Danville 29 at 0. T. H. S. Mar. 5 0. T. H. S. 16 Alvin 4 at Danville Mar. 7 0. T. H. S. 44 East Lynn 10 at Y. M. C. A. Mar. 8 0. T. H. S. 21 Danville 45 at Y. M. C. A. Mar. 8 0. T. H. S. 11 Homer 9 at Y. M. C. A. Second Team Dec. 20 0. T. H. S. 11 Homer 9 at Homer Jan. 10 0. T. H. S. 18 Homer 6 at 0. T. H. S. Feb. 14 0. T. H. S. 9 Georgetown 13 at Georgetown Feb. 28 0. T. H. S. 28 Y. M. C. A. 24 at 0. T. H. S. Mar. 5 0. T. H. S. 24 Y. M. C. A. 19 at Danville [Sixty-four] 1918 Football Season C. L. Albee, Coach HE football season opened with a rush, and to all appearances it promised to be a record-breaking season for the wearers of the mole skin to make history for their school. All over the country the call for “Prep stars” were heard, and every ambitious and loyal aspirant for football renown strode forward. 0. T. H. S. not to be outdone by any other school sent forth her sons to do battle for her honor. Practically all the men were new to the game, but like true Americans were willing to learn, and were not afraid to stand up to do battle for the spirit of the school Football throughout the country received its knockout by the “Flu,” therefore only a few games were played. With the last year’s men and with the new timber, 0. T. H. S. should put on a team of high merit next season. Following was the lineup: G. Pinegar, L. E. E. Plotner, R. G. V. Bantz, L. G. J. Pellum, R. T. E. Nichols, L. T. Subs—Clapp, Johnson, F. Bantz, McPherson. C. L. Albee (Coach) Watson (Capt.) R. H. B. H. Smith, L. H. B. E. Sailor, F. B. W. Endicott, Q. B. L. Pellum, C. C. Redman. R. E. THE ACORN Girls Basketball HE 0. T. H. S. has always had several girl teams. Although they have not been allowed to play interscholastic games they have had several inter-class games. Each class had an organized team. The Junior team holds the honor of having never been defeated. Back of the teams stood the Girls’ Athletic Association. The girls were well organized and had for their officers the following: Winifred Green President Irene Berkley ■ . . . Vice-President Helen Conklin Secretary arid Treasurer Vera Lark Cheer Leader I. B. ’20. [Six THE ACORN O Miserable Exams Exams and morning bell And one close call for me! And may the Prof, his hardest questions keep, For I am clear at sea. And such my mind seems fast asleep, To dull to think or write, When that which seemed so easy once, Hath taken flight. Exams and closing bells, And after that, how sad! And may there be no questions asked When I get home to dad. [S xf| -sevcn 1 THE ACORN Social HE social festivities of the year 1918-1919 were started September the thirteenth when the Sophomores entertained the school at a marshmallow roast. The Freshmen were initiated at this time. Their girls were forced to take down their hair and braid it in twenty small braids. The boys were required to put their clothes on wrong side out. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant time, especially the Freshmen. Oct. 11—A pageant of Illinois was given. Dec. 5—A party was given and was attended by all who could get there without going on the interurban cars which were not running on account of the strike. Refreshments consisting of apples and doughnuts were served. Dec. 23—A Red Cross bazaar was held at O. T. H. S. Each class gave a stunt. The proceeds went to the Red Cross fund. The Freshman and Junior classes kept booths where popcorn and candy was sold. An auction sale ended the bazaar which was a great success. Feb. 14—The losing side of the contest for the sale of Annuals gave a party to the winning side. The decorations were in red and white in honor of St. Valentine. Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. Everyone enjoyed himself immensely. Feb. 22—A party was held at O. T. H. S. Refreshments consisting of cake and tea were served. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The Juniors are expecting to entertain the Seniors at a very formal banquet May the twenty-third. It will be the last entertainment given to the Seniors before graduation exercises, May the thirtieth. The assembly is to be decorated in the Senior class colors, orange and black and the banquet room in the Junior colors, old rose and condon smoke. May the eighth, the Seniors entertained the Juniors at a weiner and marshmallow roast down by the stream. A committee was appointed to look after procuring the weiners, buns and marshmallows. The same committee prepared games which were played on the lawn after the roast. All enjoyed a pleasant time roasting weiners and marshmallows and also playing games which formed a large feature in the program. M. L. L. ’19. [Sixty-nine] THE ACORN STUDENTS COUNCIL First Semester C. ENPICOTT W. ENDICOTT WATSON MC P1IERSON LARK NIE.MAN MC PAN IE US QUICK Second Semester BRAIN SNIPER HAXLY SKINNER PELLUM ALEXANDER WATSON DAVIDSON LITTELL [Smniv] %............ —...... THE ACORN ™.................... The Honor System AST September the honor system in deportment was instituted in the school. The plan provided for student government in the assembly room and library where the pupils study when they are not in recitations. The students spend about half of the school day in recitations which leaves the other half for study. Each of the four classes, Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman elected two members from their classes to serve on the student council or board of monitors. These pupils were designated by the students as “cops.” It was the duty of this board to prevent disorder or noise in the study room and report any cases to the principal which they were unable to deal with. When the honor system was begun, 86 out of 101 pupils voted for its adoption. The plan was tried as an experiment. It is believed that pupils of high school age are old enough to be placed upon their honor in behavior. Most of the students considered the system seriously and did all they could to make it successful. Some few, however, took advantage of opportunities for mischief which at times occurred and had to be reproved or reported. On the whole the plan has worked well. If students realize their responsibility in matters of discipline and order and are guided in their conduct by a sense of duty and of loyalty to the school and their fellow students, they are receiving a valuable training for the citizenship and social duties which they must assume a few years hence. It is an honor for a high school to be able to use the honor system. Some few schools are making it succeed. Its success depends largely upon the spirit of the pupils, their loyalty in school matters, the guidance of the faculty, and the encouragement which the plan receives from home sources. G. B. W. [Seventy-one] THE ACORN CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2. School opens. 3. Freshman and Senior classes collide. 4. Senior class elected president, social advisor and calendar editor. 5. Burton Dalbey tries fence jumping and (?) fails. 6. Students seated alphabetically in the assembly. 9. First football practice. 10. Vote is taken and decided in favor of “Honor System ’ in the school assembly. 11. Charles Endicott elected president of “Honor System.” 12. Too much “certainty” in European history. 13. Sophomores entertain school at marshmallow roast. 16. “Home Guard” is all the girls can talk about. 17. Several pupils went to sleep in class, up late night before. 18. Girls’ athletic meet. 19. Earl Fiscus knows why a Senior girl isn’t at school. 20. School dismissed for the I. and I. fair. 23. First basketball practice for girls. 24. “Nuthin’ doin.’ ” 25. Members of Junior basketball team injured. 26. Picture taken of the school. 27. Mr. Weisiger talks to Freshies on “Good Behavior.” OCTOBER 1. Seniors order class pins, everyone different. 2. George Hoff announces Farmers Institute. 3. Current expression, “good.” [Seventy-two] THE ACORN 4. Some of the upper classmen called before the Executive Department of Honor System. 7. First “Pep meet.” 8. Practice for pageant. 9. Tody chews gum, as usual. 10. Ralph Goodrich has a hair cut. 11. School clases for a month. NOVEMBER 11. Armistice signed. 12. Mert embraces Fiscus. 13. Mr. Albee seconds all nominations in the assembly vote. 14. Something lost by a girl in music room. 15. Many victims of “Flue.” 18. Rain like everything. 19. “Muck.” 20. “Nuthin’.” 21. First literary program given by Pioneers. 22. No school. 25. Danville girls would have had a beau—if? 26. First quarterly exams. 27. First program by Oaks. 28. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2. Seniors elect members of the Acorn staff. 3. Colorless butter in Cafeteria. 4. Oletha powders her noise in the assembly. 5. Party at the high school. {Seventy-three ] 6. Everybody walks, I. T. S. strike. 9. More disorder in assembly. 10. Jack comes back. 11. More walking. 12. Oakwood girls have a taxi driver—Hootski. 13. Mert runs Spike around the block. 16. May trots a mile a minute. 17. Prof, lectures on “Good Behavior” again. 18. Charles E. parts his hair in the middle. 19. A regular “Pep meet.” 20. Trinnie’s smile very contaious. 23. Red Cross bazaar. 24. Miss Brazelton entertains assembly with violin solo. 25. No school, Xmas vacation. 30. Helen’s glad because Darter’s here. 31. The floor comes up to meet Orena Skinner. JANUARY 1. Irene Berkeley meets the floor half way. 2. More slipping. Why do they oil the floors anyway? 3. First basketball game on the home floor—Oakwood. 6. Web missed his chair but not the floor. 7. Everyone has rosy cheeks. Ten below zero. 8. Mr. Weisiger pronounces Albee as a book-farmer. 10. Knock-down and drag-out at basketball game. 13. Snaps taken of some maps for the Acorn. 14. Joe Barco completes her “Hope box.” 15. Abe Dalbey receives a treasure for his cedar chest. [Seventy-fourJ THE ACORN 16. Junior class skip school and spend the day at Muncie. 17. Junior class presents the play, “Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown” at Muncie opera house. 20. Everybody tired in English III Miss Brazelton says: “The morning after the night before.” 21. Winifred Green wants to know “Why.” 22. Gene Knight had the misfortune to (blush) 3rd period. 23. 0. T. H. S. Red Cross adopts French orphan. Chester L. Albee, Jr. 24. Basketball game on the home floor. 24. Ask the Oakwood girls if the Henning boys aren't all right. 27. Spikes finds sliding down bannister is cheaper than walking down stairs. 28. Mr. Weisiger takes his first collection. 29. “Crammin’.” 30. Semester exams begin; semester exams end. FEBRUARY 3. Semester grades out. Many blue Freshies. 4. Group pictures taken for the Annual. 5. Change films. 6. Mr. Albee and his Victrola sing “Illinois.” 7. Junior and Sophomore girls basketball teams give the curtain-raiser before the first team plays Vermilion Grove. 10. Nobody home. 11. Movie pictures discussed by 2nd Lt. Mary Pierce. 12. Mr. Weisiger gives a grammar lesson in the assembly. 13. Abe Dalbey sports a cameo ring on his little finger of his left hand. 14. Pioneer society gives the first literary program of semester. 17. Irene Berkeley exchanges books for water with Senior boys and damages one of the eyes of said boys. 18. Joe Barco and Jack Littell pull something off. [Sermty- ir ’l THE ACORN 19. Miss Brazelton favors the assembly with violin solo. 20. Mr. Albee lectures on agriculture and its benefits. 21. Oscar Michael enters school as a “Freshie.” 24. Miss Galbraith leaves for her home in Chicago. “Flu” victim. 25. Rev. Creath takes Miss Galbraith’s place as teacher. 26. Many conspicious by their absence. 27. Sophomore Tatler read. Seventh edition. 28. Basketball game between Danville and 0. T. H. S. Double header. 3. MARCH Spike now has an office of his own. Mr. Weisiger is his secretary. 4. Mr. Weisiger requests the “chickens” to please keep off the roof, as it does them no good and doesn’t help the roof. 5. Mr. Weisiger loses his position as secretary to Spikes and is promoted to janitorship. 6. Senior class meeting. 7. Soup in cafeteria. 10. Blue Monday. 11. Maude lands on chair from excitement of mouse. 12. Spike found studying. 13. History II quiz. 14. More soup. 17. Alumni entertain the Seniors (Sophomores and Juniors at Soward’s Hall. 18. Juggling mice the noon period, the chief entertainment. 19. “Ditto.” 20. Some Seniors absent from school, taking the teachers examination. 21. Oak program. First day of spring. 24. George was hard-boiled because some people remained under the hill too long at noon period. [Scrrn(y-«ixJ THE ACORN 25. Many long faces. Business law exam. 26. Senior class take a trip to Muncie on 2:40 car. 27. Senior class have rosy cheeks, black eye brows, and powdered hair. 28. Senior class play, “Under Blue Skies,” given at Muncie. 31. Everybody sleepy, clocks set up an hour earlier. APRIL 1. April fool. 2. Cram? “Well! I d think.” 3. Quarterly exams. Ditto. 7. Mary Pierce given a farewell party by school friends at her home. 8. Jack Littell discovers his head is made CaCO . 9. Lost—$2.50—return to Web E. 10. One of the faculty and one Senior boy play hookey. 11. Oratorical contest between Danville and 0. T. H. S. in which Oak- wood was defeated. 14. A dog taken by the high school girls for adoption. 15. Bolshevism prominent feature in the assembly. 16. Student body and Prof, makes new laws for assembly which must be enforced. 17. New rules enforced, especially third period. 18. Easter vacation. 21. Cooking girls instruct Miss Stevenson in bread-making. 22. State high school inspector visits school. 23. Tennis season opens. 24. Miss Brazelton mistakes the assembly for English I room, much to the delight of those who desired to study. 25. Last Oak program. 28. Juniors want to know when the Seniors are going to entertain them. [Sctfcniy-serrn] THE ACORN 29. Senioi's want to know “Ditto.” 30. Both Senior and Junior class want to know when they’re going to entertain each other. MAY 1. Miss Brazelton receives a May basket from (?) (somebody). 2. The piano steps on Gene Knights corn. 5. Seniors work like everything to get annual to press. 6. Mr. Horton lectures to the boys. 7. Ray Watson tears his skirt. 8. Seniors entertain Juniors, much to their delight. 9. Annual goes to press. [Seventy-eight] DVEBTO SEME NTS THE ACORN J. W. CROMWELL HUDSON, ESSEX DORT MOTOR CARS WATERLOO BOY TRACTORS JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS Automobile Supplies FITHIAN, ILLINOIS . , . MEEKS, ILLINOIS THE ACORN Please do no rave And curse the knave Or knaves as the case may be, Who sought to raise In finest ways The laughs that here you’ll see; For though you think That printer’s ink Will make or mar your fame, My word I’ll give That you’ll outlive The slams upon your name. TO THE ACORN 'STAFF Here’s to the Acorn staff; Their job’s to make everyone laugh, And to get a book That will make people look, Although they don’t read it by half. WINDY’S MULE Early in the month of December, It was on a frosty morn. Two girls of reputation Came driving from their farm. Irish was the driver Of which they boasted high, And Windy was the guider Who made the old mule fly. The mule did limp And Irish laughed And Windy whipped With all her wrath. The go-cart wobbled to and fro As it rambled o’er the rocky road, But Irish sat and Windy stood While the old mule walked and chewed it’s cud. Mary Pierce does not like fur collars as they are in the way. HOW THE AVERAGE STUDENT READS HIS ANNUAL First five minutes—Looks for himself in his class group and finds his name wherever he is on a committee. This is the most enjoyable period of the inspection. Second five minutes—Does the same for his girl’s name or picture. Third five minutes—Hunts every roast in his “case.” Last five minutes—Makes sure of all these things; then shuts the book forever. After this he takes pains to say that the annual isn’t as good as the Acorn generally is. Johnny—“What is a hug, Dad?” Dad—“Energy gone to waist, Son.” What would Caesar do without a pony? The cows are in the meadow; The sheep are in the grass, But all the little simpletons Are in the Sophomore class. TO TOOTS: We know a timid little girl Who sits in the Freshman row; Of mouses she is quite afraid, Though why we do not know. TO WINDY: Who and why and how and when? Now it’s very plainly seen The asker of all these questions is None other than Windy Green. TO VERGIE: She is tall and she is slender And Wilbur loves her so, And he swears that he’ll attend her Wheresoever she may go. Dark street, Banana peel, Fat man, Virginia reel. Here’s to the faculty, Long may they reign Over institutions whej e We develop our brain. THINGS WE DON’T OFTEN SEE Chuck and Meredith together each noon. Spike cutting up. Vergie studying. Meredith not having her Latin composition. The chief cop throwing paper wads. Tempa and Martha calling anyone down. Opal Scott with her hair combed. Bessie Sanford talking to a boy. Miss Stevenson talking to a boy. Miss Stevenson helping boys in chemistry lab. Helen Conklin with curled hair. Joe Barco wearing red. The girls’ gym teacher without a grouch. Tody Nieman without a smile. Esther Thomas dancing. Miss Brazelton wearing green. Chuck—“A kiss, my dear, is a noun. But tell me is it proper or common.” Meredith, blushing—“Why, I vow, I think a kiss both proper and common.” Miss Galbraith—“Why are the muscles in my head smaller than those in my arm?” Virgil Bantz—“Because you don’t use them as much.” I Kiuht y-OJic] THE ACORN BY THESE THINGS YOU SHALL KNOW THEM Leona Bell, by her light yellow hair. Ray Watson, by his dreamy eyes. By a red skirt and white waist, U NO. Ralph Goodrich, by his cute pompadour. Freda Kinkade, by her green middy. Chuck Endicott, by his corduroys. Oscar Michael, by his lovely curls. Lela Burton, by her talk. Vergie Dalbey, by her walk. Spike—“Good morning, Mr. Albee. You look well, only you must have been bit by some one.” Mr. Albee—“I was. My wife kissed me.” Spike—“She don’t care who she kisses does she ?” Life is short, only four letters in it. Three-fourths of it is a “lie,” and one-half of it is an “if.” Opal Scott—“Well, I wish I could die for about two years.” “I’ll bet we know why. She'll be of age then.” Mary Pierce was heard to remark that she took her glasses off at night on special occasions. Mary—“Kisses spread contagious diseases.” Joe Barco—“Then, I’ll bet I have a bad cold.” CHARACTERISTICS Freshmen—Comedy of errors. Soplwmores—Much adoo about nothing. Juniors—As you like it. Seniors—All’s well that ends well. Alumni—Lest we forget. WANTED Some one to play with me.—Spike McKinley. A yellow cat, preferably Angora.— Miss Stevenson. A man with a wooden leg to mash potatoes in the cafeteria. Winifred Green—“Are you fond of indoor sports?” Mary Pierce—“Yes, if they know when to go home.” When the Seniors entertained the Juniors, Arnold McKinley, in a speech of appreciation said: “I have appreci- ated myself very much this evening, and I think that everybody else has.” Our offering to the trade DEPENDON MERCHANDISE D. J. Bantz Son FITHIAN, ILLINOIS | Eighty-t wo I THE ACORN 0. H. LEARNARD HIGH GRADE SPORTING GOODS HARDWARE 18 1-2 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS G. E. LITELL INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES— t==l LIFE FIRE LIGHTNING WINDSTORM ACCIDENT CASUALTY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY FITHIAN, ILLINOIS JENKINS RESTAURANT for CANDY TOBACCO REFRESHMENTS The B$st of Service CZSZ3 Phone 3 FITHIAN PREPARE NOW TO OWN A HOME Geo. F. Lee Co. Lumber and Building Material of Quality FITHIAN, ILLINOIS [Eighty-three] THE ACORN Hirsh Wickwire Quality w Clothes Made by Hand C. F. STANNER WOLGAMOT CAVANAUGH CONFECTIONERY and t==I ICE CREAM PARLOR OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Excello Shirts Dunlap Hats Your money back if you want it DANVILLE. ILLINOIS C. L. A. AND HIS FORD Albee got another Ford Of which he boasts very high. On a Sunday morn, by George, He gave it a thorough try. But how his highest thoughts are changed, For to his great surprise The little Ford just raised cain And right before his eyes. Albee seldom makes a statement About his bold attempt To push right through a mudhole When his Ford was on the limp. But it seems as if some little bird, As usual was on the spy; Because his friends all say they heard About his new road louse. But Albee hasn’t yet given up That he’s got a good machine. Anyhow his tires seem cut And his Phord is all a dream. Sad for Abe when the interurban cars met at midnight at Rumpler instead of Ogden. “Where Good Fellows Get Together” Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman all make our Shop their hang-out. Why? Because we specialize in lively young men’s wearables. Drop in and see the new Fruhauf Suits. “The Shop Distinctive” DANVILLE, ILLINOIS [Eighty-four] THE ACORN When in Fithian Visit the jb Log Cabin Ice Cream Parlor Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens, $2.50 to $6 MUSIC DANCING Our Own Fountain Pens $1 to $2, Fully Guaranteed REFRESHMENTS WOODBURY BOOK CO J. S. Kavanaugh, Vrop. Phone 24 gg $ We take pride in our offering of young men’s smart clothes. Also Yoemans Shedd a complete line of furnishings. Hardware Co. THE BELL i5 N. J. Basch Co. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Phones 31-33 28-30 W. Main DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Exclusive Agents for Kuppenheimer Clothes t£i Aty. tV«] THE ACORN “IF IT’S FROM ROGERS IT’S PAID FOR” All business is founded on either a CASH or a CREDIT basis. Firms doing business on a credit basis usually give a discount for cash. They do this because they recognize the fact that they do not and can not sell on as close a margin as do firms doing strictly cash business. If you are buying of a firm founded on the credit basis and are paying cash you are entitled to a discount. If you don’t get it, ask why. You are entitled to it and should demand it. If you are not paying cash for what you eat and wear, stop and reason a little. The man who is saving money is the man who is paying cash. He buys for less, he buys where he pleases, he buys what he pleases and the best of all he has no day of settlement to worry about. If you haven’t the money to carry you from one pay to another, go to your bank and borrow it. That is their business and they can loan you the money for less interest than can the retailer. After two years of cash business we are thoroughly convinced that it is better for us and far better for our customers. Many of our customers who traded with us under the credit system and many who never traded with us before have told us that they are very glad we changed to the cash basis. Try paying cash for thirty days. We are sure you will be more than satisfied with the result. If you are not, you can easily go back to the credit system. CASH vs. CREDIT ROGERS DANVILLE, ILLINOIS IF IT'S FROM ROGERS, IT'S PAID FOR [Eighty-six] THE ACORN Mr. Albeb—“Miss Barco is a very religious girl.” Miss Stevenson—“Every time I assign a botany lesson, I hear her say, O, Lord!” Freshie—“I want a course to fit me for married life.” Geo. B.—Alright, Mr. Albee will teach how to raise beans and make your furniture; Miss Stevenson, how to cook and sew; Miss Brazelton, the deep and secret theories of life, and I will teach you how to forget all the above and show you how to live on love and $10 a week.” FOR RENT Talking machines—Esther Thomas or Mabel Logan are wonders. Try renting their services by the hour. FOR SALE One very good cornet—owner too busy to us it. Inquire of Paul Littell. WANTED A good position requiring no mental or physical labor.—Mary Pierce. Miss Brazelton: “The last love is rather short.” The rest of the faculty can’t say that, either because they don’t know or their experience is different, we don’t know which. OVERALL DAY Overall Day, May 22, caused a great deal of excitement when they tried to put some of the seniors, who failed to don overalls, under the shower bath with their clothes on. One freshman was knocked into the assembly room door, but soon came back with some wild lefts and rights, one of which landed a small red spot on one of the senior’s eyes. However, Mr. Weisinger came along just then and began a vigorous patrol and then there was no more. First State Bank of Fithian Capital $25,000 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT FARM LOANS SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES 3' ON TIME DEPOSITS DIRECTORS J. S. Purnell C. B. DeLong G. H. Post E. L. Price OFFICERS C. B. DeLong, President J. S. Purnell, Vice-President C. H. DeLong, Cashier Anna Fithian, Assistant Cashier [Kif hty-scvcn] Photographs We Make Photographs of Quality and Distinction at Reasonable Prices BOWMAN STUDIO 149 North Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS E. E. FREEMAN HARDWARE HARNESS FURNITURE FITHIAN, ILLINOIS IF YOU WANT THE BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY, WE MAKE IT WE MAKE PHOTOS IN THE HOUSE, THE SAME AS OUR STUDIO We Can Photograph Anything, Any Place, Any Time WIRSCHING Photographer 204 I. O. O. F. BLDG. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS [ Eighty-eight J THE ACORN WE SAY IT AGAIN— Mike Plaut Co. Danville’s Leading Clothier Shoes for the Entire Family THOMAS SAILOR GROCERIES and CONFECTIONERY Phone 54 OAKWOOD, ILL. E. N. Longstreth INSURANCE Phone 52 OAKWOOD, ILL. Mason and Trent Bros. Building Material of All Kinds PAINT, GLASS and HARDWARE OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS [ Eighty-nine] THE A C 0 R benjamin Temple of SMusic Easy Payments Everything Musical 30-32 North Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Players, Player-Piano Victrolns, Grafonolas and Diamond Disk Edison Phonograph Bank of Oakwood Van Allen, Johnson, Seymour Co. Z. S. Saylor DIRECTORS J. H. Van Allen J. W. Johnson Quality Store T. A. Taylor R. Seymour OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS OFFICERS HAVE YOU PURCHASED J. H. Van Allen, President THAT PAIR OF SELZ R. Seymour, Vice-President SHOES? C. C. Andrews, Cashier OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS [.Vint'fj J THE ACORN Mr. WEISIGER—“Well, Merrill, how do you like the new time?” Putt Clark—“It’s all right to go to bed by, but believe me I don’t like to get up by it.” The English language “slips one over” on the learner some times, so to speak. For instance: If S-I-O-U-X spells Sue E-Y-E spells I And S-I-G-H-E-D spells side. The only thing left for an English beginner to do, is go and commit Siouxeyesighed. D. S. Thompson HARDWARE STORE “Hard Wear” Guaranteed Phone 55 FITHIAN, ILL. DELONG MOTOR CO. Authorized Ford Sales and Service FORDSON TRACTORS GENUINE FORD PARTS Real Ford Service Phone 86 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS [Ninety-one] THE ACORN The Fithian Herald offers a Splended Advertising Medium Write for rates Subscription price $1.50 per year CHAS. W. DALE, Owner and ‘•Publisher [Ninety-trco]