Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1922 volume:

2 THEACORN :illllllllllllllinilPIIIIIIII!IHtllHIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM OUR STAFF Editor-in-Chief ......................Eula Quick Business Manager ...........................Oscar Michael Athletic Editor......................Harry Smith Assistant Business Manager.........Zelma Myers Artist...........................Charles Rebman Snapshot Editor..................Myrtle Alverson General Picture Editor...........Verna Gutteridge Literary Editor......... ...........Gladys Hanly Assistant Literary Editor..........Ethel Smith Joke Editor................................Esther Thomas Calendar Editor.............................Maude Hughes Society Editor ................... Bernice Redman OiimiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiniiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiuiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiitiiniiiniiiiiiiiimiiniiiimiimniiiinnmi 4 THE ACORN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiiMiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuin FOREWORD To all those who are interested in our school, we, the Class of 1922, offer the sixth volume of the Acorn. A year book has always been published by all the graduating classes, for the purpose of sharing all the school activities with its many enthusiastic supporters all over the township. We hope that this year’s Annual will accomplish that purpose. We desire to thank all those who have been of assistance in publishing the book; and hope that our Acorn will generously fulfill their expectation. Editor-in-Chief. iiiiHiiiiimiiiiuiMiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminMiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiituiiiiiiiiiiiiniuMimiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii THE ACORN l!ltlllllllllllllltltlllllllllltlltllllllllllllllllllltltllltllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllt|tttllHltllltllll 5 llilllilllllllllllllllllllllllllill MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION 0. W. Michael Geo. Goodrich P. H. Fithian Thomas Oakwood R. W. McBroom F. L. Endicott E. H. Fox FACULTY G. B. Weisiger C. H. Cronkhite Calanthe Brazelton Dorothy Wiersema Leah Eldrige Frances Osborn Melba Cline IllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIilllllllllinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllW BOARD OF EDUCATION THE ACORN 9 .......minium.mill....Ill............ 3n Jfflemortum Whereas: It has pleased The Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst, by death, our esteemed Secretary, and co-worker, G. E. Littell, who, scarcely past the summit mile post of a useful career, was met by the Rider of the Black Steed, and escorted to the Valley of Peace. Therefore: Be it resolved that in the death of Mr. Littell, the school board of the Oakwood Township High School has lost its most efficient member, the educational interests an ardent supporter, and the Temple of Justice a faithful disciple; that we offer his bereaved family and sorrowing friends our heart-felt condolence, and pray that Infinite Goodness may bring speedy relief to their burdened hearts, and inspire them with Hope in futurity, and Faith in God, given even in the shadow of the Tomb. mm............................ mu.................... i iiiiiim i iiniiiiiiiiniHiii'm ................................................................. urn r E. H. FOX O. W. MICHAEL President .............iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii’iiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiniiiimiiiniiiiiriiiijiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiii-;__________________________________________ _________________________________________ 000002010102000023010048234802000101010202 0002020101010202020200020001000153000102232300010100000101010001 02001110080909020101000002010100000202010200000002000048 ‘HDIHQOOD aoHoao iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiim ‘(I()OA MV() SOH1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;:iiiiiiiiiii!iir'.iiiiiiiiiii[|iiiiiiiini ................................................................................................................ 01010102010001070507532348235353232348535323480001484800000102482348532323235353024823530223482353230100 THE ACORN 15 'inn.......Minim.............. him.. GEO. B. WE1SIGER, L L. B. Principal University of Illinois CLARENCE H. CRONKHITE, B. S. Purdue University Agriculture 16 THE ACORN uiuiniiiiiiaitiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiHniiHiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiHUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMHiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.itiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CALANTHE M. BRAZELTON, A. B. University of Illinois English )OROTHY W1ERSEMA, B. S University of Illinois History and Mathematics FRANCIS OSBORN, A. B. University of Illinois French and Latin LEAH ELDRIDGE, A. B. MELBA CLINE University of Illinois Illinois State Normal University Home Economics Commerce iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiNiiiiiiimiiNiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiNiiiMiiiin SENIORS ■ THEACORN 19 luiniiiMHiiHiHiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimHiiiiiiHUHiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiuMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiinnHiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiuiTiiMHiiiiiiNiMiMiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimi 3n Jtlemoriam As we reflect over the names and faces that used to be with the ’22 class, our minds halt with sadness when we come to the name William Dalbey. July 30th, the entire school was again suddenly shocked as it was only April 25th previous, by a similar loss to the ’21 class, of Dorothy Williams. William was as big hearted as he was in stature, wore a smile almost continuously, true as steel, honest, studious, and absolutely clear mentally. We can not understand why he had to pass on, but, somehow we try to console our minds that he was called to a greater work in the great beyond. Class of ’23 we sincerely hope that you will not have to experience the loss of any of your beloved classmates as we have. MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllimiilllllNIIIIIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllliillillinintlllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 20 THEACORN iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiitiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim OUR GLASS Hail to the class that in meiit surpasses! Honored and blessed to dear O. T. H. S.! Long may the school to which we owe our advances Flourish, our boast and our pride—always best. We, this year’s Senior Class, love it for what it has Done for us day by day—through four long years. Now we are leaving it, soon will be meeting with Buffets and hardships, through days bright and drear. Well we’ll remember these carefree school days, Our failures, our “crammings,” our poor and good grades, The praise of our teachers—so precious I ween, Because such things happened few and far between. Freshmen we came here always right on the dot; And as Sonhomores. too. thought we knew quite a lot. Jolly Juniors were we. alwavs carefree and gay; But now—we are Seniors, and must soon go away. We don’t want to be dignified: hut trv to he good And to learn everything diligent students should. Our boys are good athletes: they nlay the game square; Our girls are all clever—good students, and fair. Good reader, we hone to leave vou an A-I impression Of our class, from this frank, open-minded confession. When we’re tempted to do a deed wrong or unfair We’ll remember our training, and “nlav the o-ame swm-e ” Eula Quick ’22. l|llinillllllllllllinillllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIMIIIIHIIIIIIIi:illMllilllllllllllllMlllllllllltlll(ill!llllillllllll||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||i|t|||U iniiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiniitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiU' (-ssauisnq umo .iaq sputiu oqM. piS 8—Buauiouaqd’ y„ •p ‘uoijBuiBpaQ uaauoij ’x ‘juaptsa.ij ooia 'V 'S -H X O '8 ‘Z ‘a|«p3ui -uiooia I S 'H X O -UJODV jo .i33bubj [ ssauisng -jssy saa.uv viviaz ((taA ajsq x ‘ppo.w aqj jo A.io[3 pus duiod uxba„ 'p ‘ajoduiaj-xg ■p ‘uoxji,uiBpa(j •p ‘juapx -saaj •p ‘qn[0 aa[ ) (sXog •p ‘•sa.xd aaiA V V 0 'P ‘8 ‘I (3EiX '8 'Z ‘I ‘UBqasBH -p ‘g ‘Z ‘I ‘[[Bqjooj -p ‘g ‘g ||Bq -jajjsBa •p ‘X.iBja.iaag 3jB() •p ‘8 ‘Z ‘I ‘ S ‘H X O ‘V -sBa.xx S =B[0 ‘u.ioay jo xsij.xy Nvivciaa saiavn.) ,,’sassassod aqs saaBjg oqj jo omj a.iB aA.xasa.x puB AjiuSiq,, •g ‘jiiap -isa.ij .laauoij -g “'SBa.ix pus -oas ssbj3 •p ‘g ‘z ‘i ‘-g H ‘X 'O ’P ‘juapxsa.ij aa?A ‘u.xooy jo aojxpg Xjapog Mvivciaa a.)i aaa ( -noA oj anaj aq j|(aq ajoja.iaqj puy ‘an.xj si jjasuuq oj oqM au()„ •p ‘g ‘UOIJB.XO ‘a.xodiuajxa P ‘uoijBUiBp ‘aa '8 Z ‘ sBa.ix pus -aag P ‘8 ‘Z qnio aa10 (sXog '8 ‘•SBaax ‘p ‘8 ‘Z ‘I B.xjsaqD.10 ‘P ‘8 ipjqjooj •p ‘[[Bq -jaqsBg -g ‘.ia.insBa.ix ssBg} ■p juapisajj -g aajxiuiuio UIBJ30JJ qvo 'P ‘8 ‘Z ‘I “S H 'X 0 'P X.iBja.iaag ssbjq •u.ioay jo .xa3BUBj [ ssauxsng lavHJiiv avoso , jaBaq jsa[jua3 aqj puB sjauuBux jsapjiui aqx„ •p UOIJB.IO 'p UOlJB.IBpa(J •p qnio 83[o ,sxoa jsiubij ■p q«IO aa|D «s|Jio 'P }uap -isa.ij ‘p B.ijsaqa.10 ‘P -sa.ij ao;A ‘8 oojJtuiuioQ uib.i3o.ij l«0 ‘P ‘8 ‘Z ‘l ,-S ’H X O •xuoay jo jaiqa-ui-.iojipa M.jnib van a , pjoq sjsajuoa puB sjjods axjaiqjB uoj ppux aio.iaq b ui jsea a.ia.w squii| sij„ •p a.xodutaxx3 •p -sauj aa;A 'p qn[0 aaio (sXoa -g z juapisa.ij -y -y a ’P ‘8 ‘I JP X -p ‘z uxbj -d«D ’P 8 ‘Z ‘I lieqjooj •p ‘g uiBjdBO •p ‘g ‘g ‘x ‘[[Bq ja -qsBa uaauoij -p ‘g ‘g x -g H ’X -0 'P juapxsa.ij ssbjo !u.ioay jo ‘.lojipg aijaiqjy hxiws AaavH ■Jt-ish?. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiitiiii iz miiiiiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiimiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiittiiitiiiiuniiiiiiii NHODV 3 H X 22 THEACORN iii!iMiiiiHinnHinHinHiiiiniiiiuiiHiiiunHUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiin:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiniiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifliiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiti ETHEL SMITH Asst. Literary Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S., I, 2, 3, 4. Oak Program Committee, 4. Declamation 4. “Quiet, unruffled, always just the same.” RALPH GOODRICH O. T. H. S„ 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. “A good boy, he doesn’t like the girls.” ROBERTA FRAZIER O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4.Pioneer. Declamation, 4. “Falseness cannot come from me.” ESTHER THOMAS Joke Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer Program Committee 4. Vice Pres., 4. Girls’ Basketball, I, 3, 4. Declamation 3, 4. Extempore, 4. “The best things are done up in small packages.” H ROLI) CRAWFORD O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Basketball, 3. 4. Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4. Extempore 4. “All great men are dead and I’m not feeling well.” MYRTLE ALVERSON Snapshot Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3 4. Class Secretary 2. Oak Secretary 3. Girls’ Basketball, 3. G. A. A. Vice Pres., i. Declamation, 3, 4. “Sweeter than the Rose of Erin.” lUIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIinilllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllHHIHIIIUUlHIHIIllll......-........................................................................ 0200020005000200020101009000000202020201015353480000020202000200530101010102530053000202230106020901005300000100050002000202 THEACORN 23 aiiMiNMnniniiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiininuinuiuiiuuiuumiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiHNiunwiiiiHiiiniiiniiiwiiuiuniiiiuiiiniiiniimniniiniiiniimimiiiBaMiiiiiiffliiiuiiuiiiniiiiminiiinuiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiuiiiiimniiiiniinnManMiii LAVON O’HARE O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Girls’ Basketball 1, 3, 4. Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, Declamation 4. “Thou merry laughing sprite, With spirits feather light.” FORD BANTZ O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer, Basketball, 2, 4. Football, 1, 2, 4. Baseball, 1, 2, 3. Track, 1, 3, 4. B. A. A. President 4. Vice Pres. 2. “In stature tall, I hate a dumpy woman.” SADIE LEWIS O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Declamation, 4. “Begone, dull care, Thou and I shall never agree.” GLADYS HANLY Literary Editor of Acorn. 0. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Girls Basketball, 4. Orchestra, 2, 3, 4. Sec., 3. Declamation 3, 4. Oration, 4. “Little, but oh my!” VERNA GUTTERRIDGE Gen. Picture Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S., 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Orchestra, 4. Vice Pres., 4. Declamation, 4. “Much could be said if one Could read her mind.” MAUDE HUGHES Calendar Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S„ 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Sec. and Treas. 1. Sec., 3. Oak President, 3. Girls’ Glee Club, 2, 3. Declamation, 3, 4. “The flower of meekness On the stem of grace; Fond of her own way.” MiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. 24 THEACORN MlllllllllllllllllllllllinilllllliHIUHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllW WHO’S WHO IN ]935 “Weel, mam’selle, see ze morning- paper?” “Yes, Henerette, bring it here.” These words were spoken by a lady eating her breakfast in bed. She took the paper from the hands of her maid and, prepared to read the news. “Henerette, this is my home paper, ‘The Morning Press.’ Don’t you want me to read aloud?” So Eula’s petite French maid sat by the bed while her mistress read the news. “Henerette, here is an account of my class reunion.” “Oh, Mam’selle et vas me that wrote ze letters to ze class and I tell zem zat you are de proprietor of ze shop.” “Listen, Miss Gladys Hanley and Mr. Oscar Michael came down from Chicago for the reunion. Mr. Michael is leader of one of Chicago’s best orchestras. Miss Hanley has distinguished herself as a violinist and at present has signed a contract to play in the Michael’s orchestra. Now, Henerette, I’ll bet that Gladys and-. Oh. I wish she would stay single as she promised; now if she hated men like I do-” “Now Mam’selle ze letter Mam’selle which read—I will be right out— and Mam’selle ze Nile green dress.” “Hush girl, here, Mvrtle Alverson, who is better known as Myrtella Alvera, the well-known Pathe-Star, Well I so declare. Now Henerette, isn’t that funnv? I alwavs thought Myrtle would get married?” “Yes, here it tells about Bernice Redman and Maude. Bernice Redman, head stenographer from Hrant and Penman, did not arrive in Oak-wood until late Friday afternoon. Maude is living on the farm. Goodnight! Maude was afraid of mice; I wonder what she does when she catches one in a trap; wait till Paul comes to extract it?” “Well let’s go on ; Ethel Smith and her famous brother, Harry, arrived among the first; Miss Smith is teaching home economics in Urbana high school. The basketball team of which Mr. Smith is a member has just finished a most successful tour and won the United States championship. “There was Zelma Myers and Verna Gutteridge, I’ll bet they are either lawyers of police magistrates. Here is her write up, Miss Zelma Myers, a physical training teacher from Indiana University. Now for Verna, Miss Verna Gutteridge, a very successful farmette, from near Thomasboro. I suppose she even picks potato bugs.” “Now there were Pete Rebman, Ford Bantz and Esther Thomas from Fithian; I guess this is Pete’s name; the Hon. Charles Rebman, a fine young lawyer from Chicago—Gee! he’s not very young if I can estimate llllllllllllllimilllllllltlllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH THEACORN 25 lllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllinillllltllltlllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllilllllllllllUim ages correctly. Let’s see—eighteen and thirteen are thirty-one. He ought to have some grey hairs.” “But, Mam’selle, so have you.” “Look out Henerette, the walls might have ears. Oh there you are Ford. Mr. Ford Bantz arrived in Fithian Friday to attend the reunion of the class of ’22. Mr. Bantz is a prosperous cattle raiser in Montana. “Now this must be about Esther Thomas, Miss Esther Thomas attended the class reunion during the evening; she is a clerk in the basement of a ten-cent store in Bronson City. “This item says that Lavon is teaching aesthetic dancing in the Y. W. C. A. in Danville and Roberta is teaching mathematics and history at dear old O. T. H. S. “Now here it tells about Sadie Lewis, she came over from Georgetown to attend the reunion. Donovan captured his fair lady at last. “Harold Crawford owns the largest taxi line in the United States and Ralph Goodrich is in the Army. My how our class has scattered out! “Well,Henerette I must hurry and dress or I won’t have any more store than a jack-rabbit—and don’t forget to lay out the Nile green dress for I expect to have company.” “Mam’selle, I understand perfectly.” Esther Thomas ’22. lllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM r 26 THEACORN IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllU CLASS WILL Preamble. We, the respected and honorable Seniors of 1922 do, in a perfect state of mind, hereby will, bequeath and allot our rights, liberty, and property, to the future inmates of dear old O. T. H. S. Art. I. Clause I: To our beloved school the power and right to tame even the wildest freshman. Clause II: To the facultv we give the right to be our successors in the honor of the first place in the cafeteria bread line. Clause III: To the janitor the right to ask for more money and fewer hours and to suggest that all students remove the remains of their lunches from the windows. Art. II. I, Eula Quick do will and bequeath to Juanita O’Toole, my spit curl. I, Harry Smith do will and bequeath to Harold Bloomer, the right to escort the teachers home from the school social functions. I, Bernice Redman do will and bequeath to Edith Parker, my dignity. I, Oscar Michael, do will and bequeath to Dolores Maxey, my cow. I, Gladys Hanly, do will and bequeath to Genevive Wilson, my poise. I, Charles Rebman do will and bequeath to Bill Oakwood, Esther Endicott. I, Ethel Smith, do will and bequeath to Dorothy Sailor, my ability to concentrate. I, Verna Gutteridge, do will and bequeath to Martha Johnston, my position in the Orchestra. I, Myrtle Alverson, do will and bequeath to Urith Quick my curly hair. I, Roberta Frazier, do will and bequeath to Frances Oakwood, my quiet disposition. I, Ford Bantz, do will and bequeath to Harry Williams, my height. I, LaVone O’Hare do will and bequeath to Ethel Arnold, my sauciness. I, Sadie Lewis, do will and bequeath to Doris Fischer, my giggles. I, Esther Thomas, do will and bequeath to Helen Fern, my talkative nature. I, Ralph Goodrich, do will and bequeath to Forest McGowen, my backwardness. I, Harold Crawford, do will and bequeath to Rodney Murphy, my importance. I, Maud Hughes, do will and bequeath to Ethel Cromwell, my fear of mice. I, Zelma Myers, do will and bequeath to Cora Peak, my jollity. We, the undersigned testators, do hereby acknowledge this to be our last will and testament. SENIORS. Witnesses: O. W. Michael, Roy Green. lliiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii)!im i 'MiiiiHiiiiiimuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iitmiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii:iiMiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMii THEACORN 27 ......mini.mini!... uni...min.......him....mi..... min... mm SENIOR CLASS HISTORY AND PLAY Hail to the class of ’22. These four long years we have struggled together to reach the heights which we have at last attained. In September, 1917, we, a class of forty-five Jolly Freshmen entered the doors of Oakwood Township High School with ever gleaming hope and high ambitions. As we passed into the Sophomore and Junior years, our loyalty to ourselves, our community and our school broadened, making us realize the help and advantages extended to us and increased our desire to do the best of our ability in return. With the onward advancements of the class, a number of our students have passed out, some into other schools and communities, some into various other fields of work, while our highly respected and much admired student, Mr. Ualbey, passed away during the summer of 1921, leaving our pi'esent Senior class with an enrollment of seventeen. We met in September of this year and with the aid of our principal, started the year out right by electing the following officers: President, Harry Smith; Vice-President, Bernice Redman; secretary, Oscar Michael; Treasurer, Charles Rebman. Later in the year the class chose twelve of its members as the Acorn Staff. We have presented two plays. The Junior Play, “Esmeralda,” was given in March, 1921, the greater part of the proceeds being used to give the Junior-Senior Banquet. The following Senior Play was presented in December of this year. RUTH IN A RUSH Cast of Characters Mrs. Brownell......... Juliet Raymond ....... Ruth MacDonald Moore Susie ................ Leonard Bruce ........ Wayne Ashley.......... Dwight Lambert........ Gilbert Sansing ...... Peggy Patton.......... Philip Grant ......... Sadie Sodastrom....... Jean Moore Foster..... .........Esther Thomas ...........Eula Quick ......Myrtle Alverson .........Gladys Hanly ...........Ford Bantz ......Harold Crawford ..........Harry Smith ......Charles Rebman ..........Maude Hughes .........Oscar Michael .........Lavon O’Hare ......Bernice Redman Myrtle Alverson ’22. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiii!imitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiinni;ii;i:tiiiiiiiiiiiiii RAOUL CAMBROUX Far across the waters of Sunny Fiance, war raged; cannons bellowed; desolation was rife; men gave up all for their country. It seems a far cry from there to our own peaceful high school, but we heard its echoes, and tried to do our bit. Little Raoul Combroux was one of those who were left helpless in devastated France. His father was killed, his motner was unable to provide for him, but O. T. H. S. adopted him; sending money yearly to provide for him. But now things are brighter for little Raoul; his mother is now married again, and he is provided for. This ends our part in the story; but we wanted you to know the little French orphan whom we have cared for through four years. Eula Quick ’22. THEACORN 31 iiiiliiiiiiiuii!iiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnHiiiiiiniiniiniiiiiiiii«iuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiMHiiiiiiii!iiiiiuii!ini'nii::iinniiiii!iiiiniiii U!!iiiiii'ii,iiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii First row (top)—Wiersema (advisor,) Peak YVoodin, Johnson, Gustin, Goff, Francis. Second row—G. Sailor, Shutt, M. Johnson, R. Andrews, Glover, F. McGowen, O’Toole. We, the class of ’23, entered the halls of O. T. H. S. September 1919 as Freshies. The surroundings were very confusing at first, but after our invitation we became more settled. During our first year Bob, Bus, Trinney, and Carl played on the basketball team, while Lloyd, Frosty, and Goff, were on the football team. A meeting was held early in the year for purpose of electing officers. The election stood as follows: Robert Andrews, President; Simon Lark, Vice-President; Glen Francis, Treasurer; Francis Knight, Secretary. The next fall we returned to O. T. H. S. as Sophomores. Although our class decreased in membership from 23 to 18 we seemed to be more important than we were the year before. Of the boys in our class we furnished six for football and six for basketball, while three of the girls were in the Glee Club. Our officers for this year were: Marie Glover, President; Lucille Woodin, Vice-President; Martha Johnston, Secretary and Treasurer. Later in the year another meeting was held at which we selected the following: Motto, “Work Wins Everything;” colors, Old Rose and Gold; flower, Wild Rose. This year we had the satisfaction of initiating the Freshies. We entered 0. T. H. S. upon our Junior Year with rejoicing. This year we were to be upper classmen and were to have some authority. Our class had decreased to twelve members but we have every reason to be proud of it. Out of the seven boys in our class we furnished two for foot-ball and five for basketball. Our officers for the year were: Robert Andrews, President; Marie Glover, Vice-President; Martha Johnston, Treasurer, and Forest McGoven, Secretary. The most important event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet held in May. MARIE GLOVER ’23. 4IIMUnUIIIIIIIIIIHIinilinilllHINIIIIIIIIIIMIIHIIIMIIIHIIHMIIHIIUUIHIIIIIIHIIIIIIIII!llllllllllllllll:,ll!'lliii:illlHiilHllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllHlllllllliniinilllHHIIlllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliniHllinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllltlllllNUUHI 32 THE ACORN THE JUNIOR CLASS OF ’23 J ovial as the meadow lark are we U nder our heavy burdens we toil without a word. N othing being missed by us, as you can see, 1 nferior are we to only the Seniors, probably as you have heard. O f high rank is our intellect, for which we have the key, R anging all the way from zero to a hundred. C limbing is this class for the almighty pearls— L onging to be in the Senior’s poise, A nd let the Sophie look at us while his lip curls. S o saucy are the Junior boys, S o sweet and pleasant are the girls. O h! as Juniors, we do not wish to stay, F or we hope to be a Senior some sweet day. 2 0 divided by 2, what will it be? 3 minus 1—add these it will be the number of Juniors, can’t you see? Juanita O'Toole ’23. .iiMiiitMMitiiiimmttts.itHKiiiiimmmiiitHiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitmiitiuinmifiiiiininiiiiiitnmiiiiiiminitiiniiniKii! 33 THE ACORN iiniiiiitiiiiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiJtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiKiuiuiiiiimiiiiiiii'iiiiiiitiiiiumtiiiui CAST OF CHARACTERS Abija Boggs........................Forest McGowen Eudora Smith......................Juanita O’Toole Jimmie Barnes ............Robert Andrews Mrs. Amanda Muage..............Cora Peak Jack Henderson ..............Carl Johnson Ezra Stoneham................Glen Francis Betty Barlowe................Gladys Sailor Mary Manners .............Martha Johnston Mrs. Jane Stoneham................Lucille Woodin Count Victor De Selles.......Harold Gustin Countess Lola De Selles......Marie Glover SYNOPSIS This is a play with a laugh for all, and plenty of excitement in following the many attempts made to get the town beauty, Mary, and her millions. It is needless to say that her childhood lover won in spite of the efforts of a French Count, a Countess and Mary’s dictatory aunt. Humor is added by the typical small town characters—the constable, the storekeeper, the maid, and the village ouija advocate. A city stock salesman is the contrasting character who unfolds the mysterious plot of a lost necklace, a fake railroad line, and a fortune-hunting nobility. Of course Jimmie, the salesman, falls in love with the pretty little school teacher and “you’d be surprised” what happened. Lucille Woodin ’23. iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniuuiiJiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiNiiiiaiiiiiiiiHiiuiiiiiiimMiiiiiimiHiuiiimiiiiuiiiiimiiiuiiuuiHiiiiiiiiui v . e vc rv B ? V OUr-BeAdLies The orr. C:$ - DS.m ff V THE ACORN luiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiimmiii 37 iiimiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiinimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiNiiiiitiiiiiiii SOPHOMORE CLASS First row (top)—Taylor, Redenbaugh, Udstuen, Cromwell, Green, Wilson, Holmes, Meade, G. Myers, Watson, Hayes, Plotner. Second row—Blackburn, Youmans, Reeves, Endicott, U. Quick, Hume, Parker, Michael, Lomax, Ludwig, Trimmel, Mendinhall. Third row—Dysert, Cline (advisor,) Goff, Oakwood, G. Dalbey, Lane, Maxey, Canaday, H. McGowen, Conger. Fourth row—Cox, R. Michael. We, the class of ’24, entered the halls of 0. T. H. S. on September 6, 1920. We were considered as one of the greenest Freshman classes and were, of course, very eager to dispose of this in any way possible. Therefore, the first thing we did was to elect our officers. They were: President—Gerald Dalbey. Vice-President—Reeves Brazelton. Secretary and Treasurer—Edna Michael. During the second week we were initiated but we took our initiation with great pleasure, thinking of the fun we would have next year when we would be Sophomores. On September 10, 1921, we again came back with a smaller number than we had the year before. Early in the year, we met and organized. Our officers elected then were: President—Thelma Lane. Vice-President—Gerald Dalbey. Secretary and Treasurer—Francis Oakwood. Advisor—Miss Cline. We still kept our motto, “Watch Us Grow” and our colors, “Blue and Orange” that we had chosen in our Freshman year. This year we had the pleasure of being the ones who initiated the class of ’25. We are now very proud of our class since we furnish five members for the orchestra, three for the B. B. team and three for the Football squad, while a good many joined the Glee Clubs. Thelma Lane ’24. iiiiiiiiimiiiiiimimi iiii)iiiiiimtiif!!iii!Gti!iinniiJ!iiiiiiii:!iiuiiii!inifittfmiit iiiniinii!iuiiiiiiMf«iiHi SOPHOMORE POEM Here’s to the class of ’24 Who always does its part Toward helping Seniors graduate And helping Freshmen start. We have some talent in our class Of which we’re very pi-oud, And when together, we’re considered Quite a jolly crowd. We placed some men in basketball And some in football, too; For the Sophomores always do their part To show their colors true. Our girls, too, we think sublime In basketball and cheering They won the curtain-raisers played Amidst a bit of jeering. Next year you’ll hear from us again Because you all must know We’ll pass into the Junior class And then just “Watch Us Grow.” Edna Michael ’24. Inga Udstuen ’24. 40 THEACORN Hiiiiiniiniiini'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin THE FACULTY George is the tallest fellow I ever saw, And he does fuss, with his mother-in-law. Clarence is so very short, But when we flunk in Ag. he sui’e does snort. Dorothy and Frances sure act a fright After they have been up on Sunday night. Dorothy looks somewhat lean. And Frances is so very keen. The rest that are left are but three, If you only watch, you may see, In going to school, because it is so very far, Galoshes left unbuckled, so as to catch the car. Carl Johnson ’23. at o. t. h. s. There’s lots of fun at Oakwood High From early morn’ till night; The students laugh and talk a lot, It surely is a fright. It’s awfully hard to study when From various rooms around Comes sounds of singing and of mirth; In music we abound. But there is yet another clamor, The boys down in the gym Are practicing with might and main, The next, to win with vim. Gladys Hanly ’22. IIIIMIIIIIIIItllllllllllllll!llinlllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllll!lllllli;il FRESHMEN First row (top)—H. Andrews, Crawford, Cone, Combs, N. Oak wood. FRESHMAN CLASS Billingsley, E. Andrews, Marion, Cunningham, Carpenter, Swaim, Arnold, Tillotson, Lewis, Second row Melton, (. Musson, R. ( ha (fee, Parker, Jenkins, M. Frazier, Davis Cook, Eubank, Fern, Goodrich, Bateman, J. Sailor, Fourez. I bird row—Bloomer, Duke, Williams, G. Chaffee, R. Murphy, Fisher, Osborn, (advisor,) Patterson, E. Murphy, T. Musson, ilk. Fourth row—Barker, E. Dalbey, P. Saunders, Palmer, H. Oakwood, Earl Smith, Dent. 44 THEACORN .......... FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY We the class of ’25 registered at Oakwood Township High School September 5, 1921. We began work September 6th with the determination to accomplish many things. We have fifty-two pupils in our class. We are also well represented in the athletics of our school. We have four boys on the football team and three boys on the basketball team. Also a great number of our class are members of the Glee Clubs. We organized our class the latter part of September. We chose the following pupils for our class officers: President, Doris Fisher; Vice- President, Genevieve Chaffee; Secretary and Treasurer, Rodney Murphy. We chose Miss Osborne for our class advisor. Our class colors are pink and green. Our class flower, the pink rose, and our class motto, “Work and Win.” Doris Fisher ’25. .............................................................. in in in i i i mi m mini i n 46 THEACORN iiitinniiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiinmtmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir THE HAYSEED Cloudy and dismal is the day, A storm is drawing nigh. The farmer sits and smokes his pipe As the clouds go rolling by. He thinks not of the approaching storm But makes his plans quite clear; Just what to do with each large field For spring will soon be here. He’s ruling Congress now, you bet There’s much to be glad about. Prosperity is at his door He’s far from down and out. Verna Gutterridge ’22. A LAMENT Tell me not in mournful numbers Verse is but an empty dream, For when once you try to write it Then things are not what they seem. First you start out writing bravely When your plans have all been made, And your thoughts are forming quickly With the pen and ink as aid. Like the thunder clap from heaven Comes an echo clear and sweet Of your teacher’s timely warning “Please be careful of your feet.” Zelma Myers ’22. THEACORN 47 llllllllllllllllllflllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM AS USUAL The sun shone brightly on the farm house of the Cameron’s. A brisk little breeze was fanning the windmill and ruffling the down on a flock of baby chicks, which were continually running here and there in their quest for fat juicy worms. The kitchen was kept spotlessly white by the brisk hand of Mrs. Cameron, but Mrs. Cameron and the sun working together could not brighten the wrathful countenance of James Cameron. James had reached the age when boys begin to look with disdain upon the fair sex as cry babies, mother’s pets and sissies, so a thunder storm promptly followed when Mrs. Cameron requested her son to look after Betty Lee that afternoon while she and Betty’s mother called on a sick friend. “Mother,” he said, his voice trembling with wrath, “I’ll not take care of Betty. You know very well that the last time she was here, I got a lickin’ for giving her a piece of cake. How was I to know cake made her sick—she didn’t tell me it did. I’m supposed to go fishing with the fellows this afternoon and now I reckon I’ll have to stay at home and look after Betty. I won’t do it.” As James rapidly enumerated these grievances, disgust crept into his voice, which rose to a high and stormy pitch as the final “I’ll tell you I won’t” was sounded. “Be quiet, son or I’ll tell father,” admonished his mother with that rebuke which surely Mrs. Noah had used to quiet Ham, Japheth, and Shem, for it seems to have been handed down through the ages. James marched out of the kitchen without answering for visions of innumerable peach limbs danced before his eyes. These were instruments of torture when applied by his mother’s merciless hand. Mrs. Cameron breathed a sigh of relief as her son’s wrathful countenance vanished from view. She admitted to herself that she should not have whipped James when Betty ate the cake, but then she did not dream that he would resent it and dislike Betty because of it. James wandered out into the orchard for he wanted some place where he could think and talk aloud if necessary. He flung himself down in the friendly shade of the first tree ne came to. From here he could see the top of the windmill and hear the friendly clanking sound it made. It seemed like an old friend to him, so without any more ado, he pillowed his head on his arms, stuck a piece of grass in his mouth to chew on, then he was ready to think. His glance shifted lazily to the branches of the tree which protected him from the sun. A sudden thought seemed to strike him “amid ribs” for he suddenly straightened to a sitting position. The smile had left his face and his eyes were looking at the peach tree speculatively. 'illlllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliUllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllltllllllW 48 THEACORN ..........................................mini........ iIiiiihiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu “That just what I’m going to do,” he murmured. Thirty minutes after James had made a stealthy visit to the tool house, the branches of the peach tree were neatly piled up in a gully back of the orchard fence. James surveyed his work and said with great satisfaction, “that's every one that mother can reach.” James crossed over to an apple tree which grew near the partially denuded peach tree. From his new shelter James’ glance strayed back to the peach tree. One limb had been broken off some time before, for the stub that remained was withered. A heavy groan which seemed to come clear up from his toes, burst from his throat. Oh, that girl! He had given her the frosting of his cake, too! As such concentrated thinking was wearing of James’ nervous system he was soon lulled asleep by the faint humming monotone of the rustling leaves. His sleep was interrupted by a vivid dream. He thought he was down at the creek and he had just landed a monstrous catfish. When he awoke the sun was high in the sky and Betty would soon be there. “No fishing for me today,” he said listlessly as he started towards the house for he knew it was lunch time by the same way all healthy growing boys uo. Half way to the house he stopped suddenly and stood still. Different expressions were playing over his face and at last a huge grin spread from ear to ear. “That’s just the thing,” he thought as he scratched his head and proceeded to the house. “Yes, Betty dear,” he said mockingly, “I’ll play hide-and-go-seek and drop the handkerchief with you this afternoon—yes, like fun!” James presented himself at the table with hands and face a brilliant red from recent scrubbing. His damp locks had been combed as straight back as possible and there was cherubic expression on his face, which caused his mother a few uneasy moments. She frequently darted a swift glance at him, but then everything seemed to be all right that morning, so she decided she would let “well enough” alone. About half past one o’clock that afternoon, Betty and her mother came. Mrs. Lee and his mother quickly drove away and Betty ran down to the gate to wave good-bye to them. As Betty came up the walk, James could not resist giving her a concealed and grudged look of boyish admiration. Betty was pretty, and she had on a blue dress! As Betty drew nearer to him, James impolitely turned away and began to throw stones at some innocent looking sparrows that were sitting on the fence. This seemed to require all his attention but nevertheless when Betty was very close to him, he threw the last stone with a few extra flourishes. “Good afternoon, James,” said Betty politely, as her eyes followed the whirling stone. THEACORN 49 iuiiiiiiiiuiniiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiHiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiHiihiiiiiHi:iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiaiisiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiii:iiiiitiiiiiii!. “ ’Lo, Betty,” he mumbled, shifting from one foot to the otner and trying to swallow his adam’s apple. “Let’s go over to Lucy’s,” suggested Betty. “Not on your life,” exclaimed James. What on earth did Betty mean? Didn’t she know that if he walked up to Lucy’s with her, that Gary, Lucy’s brother, would say that Betty was his girl. “Let’s go blackberryin’,” said James, after a strained silence. “All right,” assented Betty without enthusiasm; so off they started. When they reached the woods where the berry briars grew, Jame3 guided Betty to a big bush and told her he was going on up tne path farther. James walked slowly until he was out of Betty’s sight and then he began to run. He ran on and on until he had reached the creek where the “gang” were fishing. He returned their noisy greetings and began to hunt for a stick that would serve as a pole. He finally found one and to this he quickly tied a fishing line which he had previously concealed in his pocket. “What’s the matter with me?” James asked himself, for as soon as he had begun to fish he had thought of Betty. The boys were noisy and everything seemed to go wrong. His mind unconsciously wandered back to the mean trick he had played on Betty and his ears began to burn. He could stand that noise no longer, so he tied his fishline, put it in his pocket, and started to the woods. When he reached the berry bush where he had left Betty, she was no! there. Her berry bucket and hat were there, but no Betty. “She has tried to find me,” thought James as he followed her tracks. Before long there was a clear indication that Betty was lost. He walked on and on, but still he had not found Betty. He knew she was somewhere in these woods for he had found her hair ribbon clinging to a thorn bush. (It now rested in his pocket.) “She’ll just think she lost it someplace else,” was James’ guilty thought. He began to worry for there were snakes and the ground was swampy in the interior of the woods. He began to run. “Betty! Betty!” he called. On and on he ran calling out Betty’s name only to have the words hurled back at him by the mocking echoes. He was tired, his feet seemed like lead, and he could hardly get his breath. His heart was acting strangely, too. Part of the time it seemed to be in his throat and then it seemed to be in his stomach. “Eetty! oh, Betty!” he called and his calls were answered by a faint voice choked with sobs. With newly created energy he hurried to Betty. She was sitting on the uprooted roots of a monstrous big tree. This far in the woods, a few sunbeams could filter through and the atmosphere was oppressive. Betty’s dainty blue dress was torn to ribbons and stained with mud. Her bright curls were whipped and matted. fiiniiii:i;: :iiniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiitiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiHtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimitiiiimiiiMiiii.i:iiii iiiiiiiii.;iMiiiitiiiiiiiiii'! «iiiiitiiriiiiMimiiuiiiliiiiiuiii!i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiMixiiiitiimiiNiiiiiiiiimiiiiKW 50 THE ACORN James was relieved to find her and then he grew angry to think he had acted like a fool. There was anger in his voice as he gruffly asked, “What are you doing here? Betty began to cry. The next moment James felt like he would relish a good sound whipping, even if it did leave blisters. For wasn’t it all his fault? There, Betty. I wouldn't cry. he said as he patted her head. This, if James had only known it was a false step, for it only made manors worse, for Betty began to cry harder. Finally. James could stand it no longer, so he instinctively sat down beside her and slipped his aim about her shoulders. He tried to comfort her as his mother had him, “There, now Betty. Let’s go home. I wouldn't cry any more. 1 know the way and I'll take care of you now. James’ voice grew deeper and his chest swelled with pride as he thought what a child Betty was. Mrs. Lee and Mis. Cameron were sitting on the porch. They were not worried about the children for they thought that they had probably gone ever to a neighbor's. However, when they saw two forlorn looking chil-thenri, alt sorts of wild ideas assailed them. James’ father came in from the field and stood studying the children. “What's the matter, son? he asked. We went blackberrying and got lost in the woods, was all Janies would say. What's the fishline doing in your pocket? “Why—-why-—well y-yon. see— “Come with me to the woodshed. James, said Mr. Cameron, “I think i'll hear the rest of your story. James had been confused when he looked down and saw that fishline s x inglug from his pocket1 James went quietly with his father and the painful ordeal was soon over. Betty fared better than James for she was really fatigued. Not one word would she say about getting lost although James knew she knew all about his perfidy. That night the cool breezes played ana tumbled about the curtains of fames' room. James was stiff and so: e hut supremely happy. Hadn’t Betty refused tv ted. or. him.hand hadn't she forgiven him when he begged . ess iff course she had and besides he was going over to see Betty tomorrow I fames -could not restrain his happiness so he broke out into a whistle which ended in a howl of pain., for he had lain too heavily on a blister. Zelma Myers 'll. THEACORN 51 iKiltlllllnilllllllilllllllllUIIUIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllliniMiillllllllllllllllllllllliliMIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIlilllliltlllHIIIUIIIIIIIM LOVE IN TUMBLES “Hello! Betty? This is Nettie May and dad has to run up to Washington today, and he said if we’d behave, that our bunch of girls could go along to see the styles in the shop windows. Well—tell the bunch— good-bye.” As Nettie May Princeton hung up the reciver of the telephone, her scarlet lips formed a smile and her bright blue eyes sparkled, when she thought of the good time the bunch would have that day. Her father often went up to Washington on business, by machine, because it was only about fifteen miles from the suburb where they lived. But never before had Mr. Princeton consented to take the “bunch” as Betty called the group of girls that she ran with, as he was usually worried when he had to go some place on business and did not want to be bothered by giggling girls. Soon all the girls arrived, and while Nettie May was pulling a bright, blue tarn down over her mass of golden curls, she remarked, “Oh, dear! 1 do wish mom would let me do my hair up, but she said not while I’m only sixteen.” Betty instantly replied with a rather grown-up air, “Oh, I’ve been doing my hair up for two months now. If your mother insists upon keeping you a little kid, you never will have any suitors.” But their conversation was interrupted by Mr. Princeton’s saying he was ready to start. It seemed as if they had been riding only a few minutes when they reached Washington, and the car drew up in front of a large, brick building, with wide steps leading up to it. Mr. Princeton said: “Well, girls, I have to stop here for a while and then I’ll take you up town. If you wish, you may come up to the entrance and wait there.” The girls hopped out and ran up the steps. Mr. Princeton had just gone inside when Betty had a brilliant idea. “Oh, girls, see those blocks at the edge of the steps? Let’s climb up and sit there.” The whole bunch chorused, “Let’s do.” Five easily scampered up on top of the stones, but Nettie May was having trouble. Finally at last, she thought she was up on top and started to settle down, when she fell. Things seemed to swim around, and Nettie May could feel herself going thru space. The girls stopped their laughing and seemed paralyzed with fear. Then Nettie May felt two strong arms catch her. Glancing up, she looked into the brown eyes of a handsome young man. Just then her father, with a worried look on his face, came out of the building. The girls rapturously told of how the young man had saved Nettie May from an awful tumble, but Mr. Princeton, much to the surprise of all, thanked the boy, with a curt nod and walked away MiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiinuiiiuiNiinniamniuiiiiuiiimimiiuiiiiiiiiiminHiuiMiiniueuiHnuiiuH iiHiuiuimiiii ninHiniiii:iniimiiiiitiiii!iuiiMiHiMtiitiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiii 52 TUtlllltntllflll: THE ACORN Almost four years had passed and in the meantime war had been declared. The little incident was put away with other girlhood memories. Betty had grown up, leaving all of her romantic ideas, and had gone into Y. W. C. A. work over in France. Nettie May had remained at home, but was doing her bit by entertaining homesick soldier boys at the old Princeton mansion. It was Thanksgiving and three soldiers were coming to dinner at Nettie May’s that day. She knew two of them but not the third one. Upon hearing the words, “Miss Princeton, this is my friend, Kenneth Burns,” she replied with the usual gieeting, but her thoughts were far away, because those brown eyes of Kenneth Burns seemed to bring back the day when she had fallen from the steps in Washington. After the Thanksgiving dinner, Kenneth found himself going to the Princeton house quite often, for there was a great attraction in the slender girl, with blue eyes and golden, brown hair, which, although was caught back from her face, seemed to persist in forming little curls. When Kenneth received the news, that he would sail for France within a short time, he determined to ask and find out if it were only a foolish notion, that he had about having met Nettie May years before—for he also seemed to lemember having seen those blue eyes before. So one day finding himself alone with Nettie May, he said, “Nettie May, once when I was a youngster, I caught a girl when she was falling from some steps in Washington. Somehow—you remind me of that girl.” Nettie May. blushingly replied, that she was that very girl and well—, what followed is the same old thing, yet always new—love. Clara Green ’24. IIIUIIIItlllUIIIIIMIUlllHIIIUlHIIIUUUIIIIHIfllUlliltliHUUIIliilMiMIIUlUili THEACORN 53 lllllllllllllllll!llllllllillllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!llllllflllMllllllllllflllllll!lll!!1llllllllllllllllllllllflllllllllill!llllllllllllllllllll)l!lllllllllH THE OLD TOWN PUMP The sun was casting its last rays over the little village of Muncie. It was a typical country town, with its dusty streets, and scattered stores, and with the usual group of idle men gossiping at the old pump. “Wall b’lieve it'll rain purty soon,” said one village pioneer. “Yep, looks kindee cloudy,” drawled another. They gazed toward the hazy west, but on looking more closely they discovered that it was not a rain cloud, but dust instead. It had been a hot, sultry day as there had been no rain for a month and the dust was two or three inches thick. As the loafers gazed, the cause of the sudden commotion drew nearer. Several boys in the crowd glanced at each other and nodded their heads as they saw the shiny new buggies of their rivals come up the street. They stopped in the midst of the little group to water their horses at the tank. It was a large, oblong tank of wood, which was brown with age. Through the cool, clear water, green moss could be seen clinging to the sides of this rustic wayside ornament. Several of the boys sauntered aimlessly away and as soon as they were out of sight they stopped. No one spoke but each knew what the other was thinking about. Again they saw the trespasser's. The crease in their trousers showed that they had recently been pressed. Their shoes shone until they looked like a mirror and their hair which was parted in the middle presented a very slick appearance like the wet skin of a sea-lion. “I’ll tell you what, it makes me hoppin’ mad to see those green yaps sneakin’ ’round gettin’ our girls,” sputtered one freckled-faced lad of sixteen, “we oughta just duck ’em in the old tank.” “That’s a bully idea, Chet,” said Curly, “that’s just what we’ll do. Looks like they could get plenty of girls in Fithian instead of takin’ ours.” If a passser-by had noticed the group of plotters, they could have seen a look in the boys’ eyes that boded no good for their enemies. As dusk settled over the little village, four dark figures could be seen slinking through the alleys and by-paths of Muncie. They were grotesque looking, with old slouch hats pulled down over their eyes. They woi'e old tattered overalls and they looked fierce enough to be real bandits with black masks and revolvers. The sound of wheels came rumbling down the road. Instantly, the four dark figures stepped out from the shadows and cried “HALT!” The buggies came to a standstill and three chattering, frightened youths gave over the reins to their persecutoi's. “Get out,” ordered one, in a gruff voice. They obeyed, and then through the deserted streets (for this was the supper hour) they led their charges. Straight to the old town tank they went. As they mai’ched through the silent street, there was no sound except that of the chattering teeth and the tramp, tramp of the silent group. ■intuii!iiiif!iiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiuiMHiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiitiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiHmiiiii iHiuiiiimiH itiiiiiimiiiiiiniti!iiiiiiiiiniiimimiiiiiiiiiui;iUiiiniiHiMuiiuiiiiM iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiir. 54 THE ACORN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii Then a sudden splash could be heard; again and once again. Three terrified boys scrambled out of the tank decidedly the worse for a ducking. Then again the tramp, tramp, tramp of the strange procession could be heard as they wended their way toward the outskirts of the town. They had reached the main road by this time. “Now go and stay where ye belong,” muttered one. As their enemies turned toward town again, the three boys sullenly obeyed. As they walked along the hot road, their faces became smeared with a wet paste of dust, and slimy moss, which had clung to their faces after their ducking. As they glanced at each other a light of understanding dawned in their eyes. “Hot dog,” ejaculated Bill, “I’ll bet that was Harry and that bunch that caused us all this trouble!” They glanced at each other again, and then stood still in the middle of the road and laughed, for they could see the funny side of the adventure as well as the serious part. Back in the village, the four culprits were chuckling to themselves as they arrayed themselves in their best clothes. In five minutes they met on a nearby corner and soon they were driving along in the new buggies of their opponents. As they were admitted into the presence of their girl friends exclamations of surprise greeted their ears. “Oh, they were called home suddenly and they got us to come in their places,” answered Harry glibly. And Harry is still wondering just what the silence that followed really meant. Urith Quick ’24. li- i ill............. Ill'll' inrill 'I... IT........ !■ I'' 11 ■.. I ......................................................................... Illllllllllll....................................... i Ilium I'l'H im 1 ACTIVITIES THE ACORN 57 uiHuuiuiuiiniiHiunHiuiiuiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiainuiiiHiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiimiiuitiiiiiiiinmuiiiuiuiiimiiMiiniiiiiHiiiiiiMiiMiiiiitiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiuiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiimiiiiinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. LITERARY SOCIETY SCORES Pioneers Oaks 1922 1921 1921 1922 3 Thanksgiving vs. Better English................ U 7 Mark Twain vs. Christmas.................... 0 0 Washington vs. Inauguration................... 9 11 St. Patrick vs. April Fool .................. 0 6 Riley vs. Field.............................- 0 8 Christmas vs. Thanksgiving .......................... 0 0 Patriotic vs. Patriotic ............................ 10 3 Debates ............................................. 3 0 Largest Number Qualified Contestants Society Preliminary .............................. 9 9 0 3 Winner of Oration Local Contest............... 0 3 2 Winner of Oration District Contest............ 0 2 2 Winner of Oration County Contest............. 0 3 Winner of Declamation Local Contest.......... 0 0 Winner of Declamation District Contest....... 0 0 Winner of Declamation County Contest......... 0 3 Winner of Extempore Local Contest ........... 0 0 Winner of Extempore District Contest......... 0 0 Winner of Extempore County Contest........... 0 Annual Inter-society Contest: 0 Instrumental Music ..................... 8 0 Vocal Music ............................ 8 8 Declamation ............................ U 8 Extempore .............................. 0 0 Debate ................................. 8 50 42 Pioneers Oaks ----- Annual Intersociety Contest .................................. 1918 ----- Annual Intersociety Contest................................... 1919 1920 Annual Intersociety Contest................................... .... 1921 Annual Intersociety Contest .................................. .... ? Annual Intersociety Contest .................................... ? To the winning society in 1922 a silver cup will be given. 58 THE ACORN lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'lllllllllilllliillllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllil OAK OFFICERS AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE. President ........................Oscar Michael Vice-President.......................Eula Quick Secretary and Treasurer .........Charles Rebman Program Committee....Robert Andrews, Chairman Ethel Smith Leah Taylor Frances Oak wood Advisors .........................Miss Brazelton Miss Osborn ........'Him...........mi III..................IIIIIIIIIIIII....................................iiiiliiiiiiiiiliiillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin.............ill.................................................................................................................... Iiillilili...... THEACORN 59 iiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifflintHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin THE OAKS The Oaks Literary Society met shortly after the beginning of school and elected officers for the following year. The programs given this year by the Oaks were: Eugene Field, the poet, October 21; Thanksgiving, November 23 and “Over There” February 27. The last was won by the Oaks. Last year four programs were given by the Oaks: Better English, Christmas, Inaugural and April Fool. The Oaks won the third. The Oaks also won nine points for having the largest number of contestants entered in the preliminaries for the annual county tryouts. The intersociety program at the end of the year was very exciting as the Oaks won three numbers out of the five; debate with Pinegar and Kinkade; also the Piano solo, and the quartet consisting of Davidson, Reb-man, Oakwood and Michael. This left the two societies tied for the year until the extempore number broke the tie with judges’ decision in favor of the Pioneers. The Literal y Societies this year have both been doing very good work, and as the contest at present is sixteen to seventeen in favor of the Pioneers, both societies are working very hard to win the next contest. The Pioneers have won the pennant for two years, and the Oaks have won it for two years, so both societies are striving to win the first cup which is to be awarded this year, and although the Oaks are now one point behind they are expecting to make a real showing the rest of the year. Robert Andrews ’23. MiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMii!iiiiiiiiiiiiniiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniinni� iiiiuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiniiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii iiiiiiiuniimiiiiintiiiiiit 60 THE ACORN MiMMiiMinutiiiiiiintiiinitiMtMiimitiiiiiiiMnniMiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiMMiM PIONEER OFFICERS AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE President ............................Gerald Dalbey Yice President ............. Esther Thomas Secretary and Treasurer Esther Endicott Program Committee Esther Thomas, Chairman Ehvin Andrews Made Glover Advisors Miss Wiersema Miss Cline THEACORN 61 i!iiiiiiiiiHiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniHiiiii� iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii|iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu THE PIONEERS In the year of 1921 the Pioneers won the Thanksgiving, Mark Twain and St. Patrick Day programs. The total number of programs given during the year was four, so our winning the three programs gave us the lead. In the preliminaries for the county try-outs Meredith Endicott won oration, Vera Lark extempore, and Esther Thomas declamation. These students, all Pioneers, added nine more points to our total. The contest came to a close on May day. The Pioneers needed only two numbers to win the pennant. The students on this program representing both societies were very evenly matched; but, when the judges’ report was given it was found that the Pioneers had won the “greatly desired” two numbers, extempore and declamation. Carl Woodin spoke extempore and Esther Thomas declamation. The inter-society program ended the contest and the winning of these two numbers gave the Pioneers the pennant for two years in succession. This year decides which society will receive the cup. Each society has two pennants. The Pioneers are working especially hard to repeat last year’s victory. The Pioneers have won two programs out of three, the points from the debates between the societies are equal. As the contest now stands each society has a good chance for the cup. Esther Thomas ’22. 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ORCHESTRA Top row—Brazelton (director.) Plotner, G. Myers, Barker. O. Michael. Second row—Reeves, E. Quick. Gutterridge, E. Michael. Hanly, Hayes. 0. T. H. S. ORCHESTRA Early in September the O. T. H. S. Orchestra elected new officers as follows: Eula Quick, president; Verna Gutterridge, vice president; Edna Michael, secretaiy and treasurer. The membership consisted of the following musicians: Gladys Hanly, Edna Michael. Eula Quick, first violinists; Cleo Plotner. helen Reeves, second violinists; Oscar Michael, clarinetist; Glen Myers, Lawson Barker, cornetists; Glen Hayes, drummer; Verna Gutterridge. pianist; Miss Brazelton, director. A regular practice was held every Wednesday. The orchestra members were excused from one regular appearance on literary programs. In September they played for the assembly and on Xovemcer the eleventh they played for the Better English program. They did not play for the Senior Class Play because four were Seniors. However, they did play for the Junior Class Play. When the Glee Clubs and Orchestra entertained the school in honor of the letter men the orchestra furnished dance music. They expect to furnish the music for the inter-society literary contest and for the baccalaureate service in May. 1922. The earnest efforts of the members have made the orchestra a success which shows that they thoroughly enjoyed the work itself. The prospects for next year’s orchestra are very promising. Edna Michael ’24. THE ACORN 63 .................................................................... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...iimiiiii........... GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top row—O’Hare, Reeves, Redenbaugh, Parker, Udstuen, Taylor, Shutt. 2nd. row—Wiersema (director,) Yomans, E. Quick, (pianist,) O’Toole, G. Chaffee, Swaim, Goodrich, Sarah Lewis. 3rd. row—Carpenter, Tillotson, Fisher, F. Oakwood, Kinkade, Patterson, Murphy, Illk. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club of 1922 showed the usual enthusiasm that this organization has had in the past years. Twenty girls met the first of September and elected Frances Oakwood, President; Freda Kinkade, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition to singing on several public occasions and taking an active part in the assembly singing, the girls are preparing for the graduation music and are working hard to surpass anything they have ever done at the annual Glee Club contest to be held at Danville. Instead of entertaining the Boys’ Glee Club and being entertained by them, the two Glee Clubs and Orchestra united and gave a very successful party for the entire school, March 24. Throughout the year tire girls have enjoyed their Friday afternoon “sings” as well as the “hard-work” practices. Francis Oakwood ’24. IflBT 64 THE ACORN HOYS GLEE CU B Top row—H. O.ikwood, Crawford, G. Myers, R. Murphy, McGowen, Michael, Johnson, Meade, Sailor, X. Oakwood. Lower row—Francis, E. Quick, (pianist.) Rebman. Cline (director.) H. ..Smith, R. Andrew , H. Vndrews, Goff. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB This is the third year for the Boys’ Glee Club and it has been very successful. This year more boys responded to the call than ever before, and there were in all about sixteen enrolled. Miss Cline was chosen by the boys to l e leader, and Miss Eula Quick as Pianist. The following officers were elected: Charles Rebman ...................... President Harry Smith Vice President Robert Andrews Secretary and Treasurer Their activities have been varied. They entertained the assembly, helped lead the assembly sinys” and with the Girls' Glee Club and Orchestra enter!ained the remainder of the school at a very successful party on March 24. Charles Herman '22. THE ACORN 65 iiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii: GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Green, Endicott, Glover, Alverson. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The gills of the Athletic Association have shown much enthusiasm throughout this school year. Last fall, the following officers were elected: Maiie Glover ........................President Myrtle Alverson ............... Vice-President Esther Endicott .....................Secretary Clara Mildred Green..................Treasurer A point system was arranged, in which points were given for bicycle riding, hiking, basketball, etc. After winning thirty-five points, any girl could become an active member. By selling refreshments at football games and the Fall Festival, we raised enough money to buy for our rest room, a mirror, cushions and draperies. Many of the members of this organization have gone out for basketball. Several interesting games have been played between the Sophomore and Freshmen teams. Two of these games were played in public. As a whole, the Girls’ Athletic Association has been a benefit to the school as well as a pleasure to the girls. Clara Mildred Green ’24, THE ACORN 67 itiiiiiiuii!iniiiiuimuiiHiiiiiiiiUiiiiinirHwiiiniwiiuiiiiiiiiniiHiiuiituiiiiuiiiniiimiiMiiiHiiiiiiiiMiiHiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiiiiniiiiiimiiiuiiiuniiiiiiHiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiniii!iiiiiiiuiiim BOYS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Bantz, Rebman, McGowen BOYS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION One of the best and most enthusiastic organizations of our High School is the Boys’ Athletic Association. The first meeting was called on September 8, 1921, at which the following officers were elected: Ford Bantz .........................President Charles Rebman ................Vice-President Forrest McGowen.......Secretary and Treasurer We purchased not only new football but also new basketball togs. Although the support from the community was up to the standard of past years, still we hope to see more enthusiasm manifested by them next year than they have ever showed before. The boys are now out in field dress, practicing for track; we shall do our best to put O. T. H. S. on the map at this year’s track meet. Ford Bantz ’22. 1IIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIUIIII .............................................. i,............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68 THE ACORN FOOTBALL 1921-22 When the call came fox' the wx-estlers of the pigskin about twenty responded. Seven of these were old men so we had a good start to build on. We finally got into shape and started on the war path. Due to hard luck we nearly always came out with the little end, but hope to do better next year. EMBLEM WINNERS Capt. Harry Smith Football Basketball Charles Rebman Football Basketball Forest McGowen Football Oscar Michael Football Cleo Plotner Football Hai'old Bloomer Football Rodney Murphy Football Basketball Glen Myers Football Basketball Foi'd Bantz Football Harold Goff Football Arnold Melton Football John Sailor Football Howard Lark Football William Meade Football Cai'l Johnson Football Robert Andrews Basketball Glen Francis Basketball Robert Michael Football Harry Smith ’22. ‘tuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiHdiimndiMwt J FOOTBALL t . Top row____Cronhite. (Coach,) C. Johnson, Myers, McGowen, Smith (i aptam.) ' ‘2nd.' row—R. Michael, Murphy, O. Michael, Meade, Melton, ('.off, Bantz. 70 THE ACORN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Other Teams St. Joseph.....................14 Potomac .......................30 Armstrong .....................24 Alvin .........................36 Monticello ....................20 Monticello ....................14 Sidell ........................32 Potomac .......................18 Alvin ......................... 8 Catlin ........................ 4 East Lynn .....................37 Totals .....................236 O. T.H. S. AT 4...........r.l.......0. T. H. S. 12.....................0. T. H. S. 19 ...................0. T. H. S. 6.............................. Alvin 17......................... Monticello 6......................O. T. H. S. 22.....................0. T. H. S. 17............................ Potomac 24.....................0. T. H. S. 20 ...................0. T. H. S. 28 Y. M. C. A., Danville, 111. 175 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Other Teams Ridgefarm Rossville O. T. H. S. 0 6 AT Sidell 6 n T T_T c Rossville 13 A T U C Hoopeston .... Vermilion Grove 0 39. f T IT Q Danville . 0 Totals .261 64 BASKET-BALL—FIRST TEAM Top row—Murphy, Cronkhite, (coach,) McGowen. Lower row—R. Andrews, Rebman, H. Smith, G. Myers, Francis. 72 THEACORN ....................IIIMIII1II.......... BASKETBALL 1921-22 The basketball season opened this year with about twenty-five boys responding to the call. There were only three veterans left. These were Captain Smith, Pete Rebman, and Robert Andiews. All of these men being guards we had a great problem to face. Andiews was left at guard while Smith took center and Rebman filled a forward berth. Myers took the other forward while Francis played guard. This made a speedy aggregation who were also good at pass ng. We played the best teams in the county and although we won only two games we always finished close to our opponents. We gave the Sidell squad, who won the Vermilion County Championship, a very close race and defeated Alvin, the winner of third place. So this shows what our team was made of. The local squad was entered in the Vermilion County Tourney. They drew East Lynn, the Class B Champions at the district tournament held in Watseka. The boys realized what a hard opponent they had, but went into the game expecting to win. At the end of the first half the score stood 19 to 18 in favor of 0. T. H. S. The East Lynn boys then rallied and took the lead which they held to the finish of the game. It was said to have been one of the best games played at the tournament. The boys always went into the game with pep and vim and always showed good sportsmanship. Although Captain Smith, Rebman, Bantz, and Michael leave this squad this year O. T. H. S. should have a good team next year. Harry Smith. tlllllllll I ! Ir illlillMlilililllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIII' lllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllMllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'H’ltlllllllllllllllllllllllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllUIIUIIIIinH BASKET-BALL—SEC()ND TEAM Top row—Michael, Cronkhite, (coach,) Gustin. Lower row—Dalhey, Firebaugh, Watson, Hayes. wmn “'5 Mra i '-X'— tf'S vs ■- ‘- u k AS . w- A''$?£ es. . w. FX • • 41 2 • •■V « - - %• v 1M i ! -r ‘ t ,� -«r_ - If:. '■ i ' •; .• � fflS .jK • •« £-,,' r : r • 4 ’ V,«i §' • Ar ., y fL' 'l - ' ' ■ vJhJtJ1 •• n ; gp� fcA , _ 4« SL' 3fc: V,vs. ' «c i THEACORN 75 imiiiiiimnitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiu TOAST Here’s to our boys of the purple and white; Here’s to the fellows who win when they fight; Pep is their motto; Zip is their game; All Oakwood Township will know of their fame. They have won and they have lost While the ball they have tossed, But they always play clean No matter how crossed. Their captain is stalwart, and So are the boys. Our opponents see quickly they Have not met toys; So here’s to our boys of the purple and white, We’ll back them as long as they Play clean and fight. :iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiHHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii2iiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiimiiiffiiiit!(iiifiiiirn!irffiiiiiiiiiiii luiunmiiiiii 76 THEACORN jiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiuiHiiiitNiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu BASKETBALL PERSONALS Captain Smith again led the fight in Basketball. He was more accurate at the basket this year than was really expected, being his fii’st year at the offensive end of the floor. “Pete” Rebman a former guard, was shifted to the other end of the floor with “Hooky.” He was a whirlwind, at dribbling, and defense and exhibited an eye for long ones, near the end of the season. “Myers” as forward was fast and gradually increased his percentage with the year. We look to him as a steady, hard one tc boost from a leading forward next year. “Bantz” played a remarkable game at jump center at the close of the season. He figured strong in the final combinations, which, in a longer time would have developed a champion team. “Bob” Andrews as running guard, was faster, than ever, it seemed, and developed the habit of making a couple of field goals per game. We pity the forward, that plays against him next year. “Francis” as standing guard surprised us all with his speed and fight. He was a discovery that made us happy. “Murphy” as guard played a strong game equal almost to “Hooky’s” style in the same position last year. A good pal for “Bob.” FOOTBALL PERSONALS Captain “Hooky” Smith was as usual, big, fast, and furious. He surrounded himself with hard fighters who were game to the last, such as Pete, Myers, Murphy and Bantz and the surprising head work of “Frosty” at quarter. The line was heavy and at times like a stone wall as most opponents found them. The only way to advance the ball was long end runs, since “Hcoky” and Pete usually intercepted any forward pass they might attempt. “Frosty” spoiled a few attempts also. Meade as center with the protection of the best pair of guards that O. T. H. S. can ever expect to have. “Doc” and Melton passed the ball steadily and accurately. The tackles “Goff,” “Murphy” and “Plotner” showed no fear and tackled like demons for the purple and white. The ends, Bantz, Sailor and Michael, played their position well and we all remember how Bantz folded them up at Hoopeston. C. H. Cronkhite. � iiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?imiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimiitiinmm THEACORN 77 .................... mum... mini.. nmiiinmum imn ..... . SOCIETY The Sophomores started the social activities of the school on September 16 by entertaining the school. A series of stunts were given, the Freshmen being the participants. Little folks must be entertained, so a spelling match was included in the stunts. Many games were also played. Refreshments consisted of ham sandwiches, marshmallows and cocoa. The Freshmen were over delighted with the good things to eat until the face of one turned the color of the birthstone for March. When asked why his face was so red, he replied that he had bitten into a “bum” sandwich. This was only one of a number of things that the Freshmen had to contend with during the evening as they were fully initiated. i ,M 0 v As the time suggested, the Seniors thought it proper to give a Hallowe’en party in honor of the Juniors. On the evening of October 28 every one came masked. Before unmasking, a parade led by Miss Wier-sema and Miss Eldridge, marched across the auditorium. The parade was followed by the awarding of the prize to the best costume or the one the most disguised. The winner was not known by any and as is usually the case with women, she had her husband guessing. The prize was awarded to Mrs. Weisiger. Refreshments of doughnuts, pumpkin pie and coffee was served. An enjoyable evening was reported by all. j j jt The Girls’ Athletic Association were always loyal to the Boys’ Athletic Association and backed them in their undertakings. So that all might enjoy a good social time, the G. A. A. planned and successfully carried out a party in honor of the B. A. A. The evening was spent in games and dancing. Apples and popcorn composed the refreshments. The purpose of the party was accomplished—that of a good time. iniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiHnuiiHiiiMiMinMiiiiiiiMiHiniiiiHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiitiiiiimimiiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiniiinnminiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimM 78 THEACORN iu.:inuiaHiHHMiuiHiuiiiiiuiniMiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiMniiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiii:ii iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiumiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinn i We believed in the old saying: “Work first and pleasure afterwards,” as was shown during the two weeks of our Annual Contest. The school was divided into two sides, with Forest McGowen as captain of one side and Gerald Dalbey as captain of the other. Each side was to sell as many annuals as it could, the winning side to be entertained by the losing side. Each student worked very diligently night and day, trying to sell more annuals than his rival. When the contest ended, Forest’s side had sold just----more annuals than Gerald’s side. The party was then given by the losing side. Games and dancing were the chief entertainments of the evening, while doughnuts and cocoa composed the refreshments. We had worked hard to have this party, so when the time came, we enjoyed ourselves to our hearts’ content. , jt Dr. and Mrs. O. W. Michael entertained the members of the Senior class and faculty at a party at their home on the evening of February 18. The affair was given in honor of the eighteenth birthday anniversary of their son, Oscar, who was a member of the Senior class. Miss Lillian Linton of Danville, was a special guest and rendered many beeautiful piano selections. Ice cream, cake, tea and candy were served. The evening was enjoyed by all. A musical program was given during the evening; each guest contributed a selection. ,« , The three musical organizations of the school—the Girls’ Glee Club, the Boys’ Glee Club, and the Orchestra, entertained the school on the evening of March 24, in honor of the boys who will receive letter’s for their active and honorable work in athletics. During the evening, a stunt was given by the G. G. C., followed by a song by the B. G. C. Continual laughter was produced from start to finish. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and the playing of party games. The orchestra with their wonderful skill and talent, furnished the music for the dancing. This was one of the most enjoyable evenings that the school ever witnessed since its social festivities had started. Everyone seemed to be full of vim and pep. Last, but not least, refreshments of ham sandwiches, pickles and cocoa were served. flBMUII niniiiiiniiiiiiiumiiiiiniiiiiiiifniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiMiiiuitiniiiiiiiiiifiiiiMiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiNiiutiiinniiiiiiuiinutfiiiifiiuiifHfn 80 THEACORN iniiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNMiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiauiuiinuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi. HOME ECONOMICS The home is the pivot around which the life of the community and country moves. The standards of ideals and health depends upon the leader of the family. Therefore one of the aims of the Home Economic Course is to teach young girls to be more efficient home makers. It also gives them a foundation for vocations in its related word such as dressmaking, nursing and dietetics. The Home Economics course at O. T .H. S. has been very popular. Practically every Freshman girl takes the sewing course and the cooking class has enrolled as many as it will accommodate. Home Economics is not only popular at our high school but in all the high schools in the country. Realizing the expense it is to the school to carry on the work efficiently the government, through the Smith-Hughes law, offers a reimbursement to a school when the work is up to a standard. This reimbursement is fifty cents for every dollar that the school spends for the course that meets the specifications. This last year O. T. H. S. received from the government about eight hundred dollars for home economics. The Smith-Hughes law not only furnishes a way to carry on the work financially but it also standardizes it throughout the country. Leah Eldridge. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Commerce Department 1921-1922 included the Beginning and Advanced courses in both Typing and Shorthand and an elementary course in Bookkeeping. As the realization of the intrinsic worth of these subjects is effecting almost a revolution in the commercial world so are all people recognizing their value and giving their high school students an unestimable opportunity that heretofore only universities offered. Shorthand is not only a means of livelihood but with its simplicity, legibility and ease of mastery is a stepping stone to success in any pursuit. Typing is its indispensible partner and is becoming an almost universal accomplishment. The practical element of Bookkeeping is beyond dispute for by means of it economic and shrewd farmers, housewives, merchants, potentates, etc., are molded out of those who have had the privilege of studying it. So O. T. H. S. may proudly proclaim her step toward progress, for she is among the seventy per cent of all the High Schools that are including commercial subjects in their curriculums. Melba Cline. liifiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiuiiiiiiittttiiiiiitniuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiitffiiiiiiiimiiiiutiiiii THEACORN 81 llllllllllllllllllllllllllinilUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllltllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIilWIIIIIIIIlirilW AGRICULTURE Smith Hughes Agriculture returns to the school about $750 in money each year from the state. The class can tell you, how to select and breed pure bred, disease-free corn, how to treat oats and wheat for smut, how to preserve manure, the use of lime, phosphorous, and potassium, boil analysis, detection of acid and alkali soils, drainage problems, scoring corn, oats, and wheat by the latest score cards, farm management problems, farm records, income tax reports, market reports, etc. Instructive trips were made to U. of I. experiment plots and farms. Trips were made to homes of students and farmers to select seed corn in the field, prune and spray orchards, etc. Keep your eyes and ears open for these boys if they choose farming as a vocation. This summer they will put into practice what they have learned in their projects for which they will receive l t credits towards graduation. “Dad” does the above pay? Is it worth while? Then enroll your boy next year in Vocational Agriculture. C. H. Cronkhite. DEBATES Debates have been an important feature among our school activities of this year. The second month of school was spent in studying debating in connection with the Junior-Senior English work. Many interesting debates were held in the class room which clearly expressed our talent in that line. The Juniors and Seniors debated in the assembly for their first quarterly exam. An important number on each literary program was a debate between three Oaks and three Pioneers. Topics were chosen which were closely connected wdth the theme of the program. A debating club was organized. The members chosen for the teams were as follows: First team—Z. Meyers, R. Andrews, E. Thomas, E. Quick, O. Michael, M. A1 verson. Second team—L. Woodin, V. Gutteridge, F. McGou'en, M. Hughes, R. Frazier, M. Glover. Robert Andrews was elected president, with Myrtle Alverson as captain of the first team and Marie Glover as captain of the second. The members of the club challenged Catlin and Georgetown but received no answer. It is hoped that our efforts will bring better results next year. Verna Gi tterridge ’22. 82 THEACORN ..... ALUMNI DIRECTORY Name Year of Graduation Occupation Vddress Merl Alexander Pres. 1917 Bookkeeper Danville, Illinois Russell Seymour V. Pres 1917 Architect Charleston, W. Va. Vara Woodin Moorhous Sec. 1917 Housewife Fithian, Illinois Ruby Oakwood 1917 Teacher Oakwood. Illinois Pauline Barco 1917 Teacher Danville, Illinois Thomas Waddell 1917 Teacher Danville, Illinois Lola Youmans Dunne 1917 Housewife Fithian, Illinois William Meade 1918 Ass’t. Big Four Agent, Oakwood, Illinois Lillie Burton 1918 Teacher Muncie, Illinois Gladys Strong 1918 Teacher Fithian, Illinois Walter Smith 1918 Student of U. of I. Oakwood, Illinois Anna Fithian 1918 Dietitian Elkhart, Indiana Darrell Hanly 1918 Student of U. of I Muncie, Illinois Forest Feeler 1918 Miner ( ) Tilton, Illinois. (?) Marion Oakwood Alexander 1918 Housewife Danville, Illinois Ivan Nieman 1918 Battery Agent Westville. Illinois Denzil Smith 1918 Student of U. of I. Oakwood, Illinois Frances Andrews Shutts 1918 Housewife Danville, Illinois Ralph Thompson 1918 Student of Brown ’s Bus. Col., Oakwood. Illinois Paul Littell Pres. 1919 Salesman Elkhorn. Wisconsin Floyd Nieman V. Pres. 1919 Electrician Fithian, Illinois Alma Anderson Sec. 1919 Teacher Ogden, Illinois Mary Pierce 1919 Teacher Danville, Illinois Charles Fndicott 1919 Ass’t. Bank Cashier Muncie, Illinois Grace Wilson 1919 Teacher Oakwood, Illinois Hazel Alsin 1919 Teacher Ogden, Illinois Burton Dalbey 1919 Drayer Danville. Illinois Mable Logan Clarkson 1919 Teacher Ogrden. Illinois Bertha Pellum 1919 Teacher Westfield, Illinois Charles Hillman 1919 Bookkeeper Danville. Illinois Lela Burton 1919 Teacher Oakwood Illinois Arizona Jones 1919 Teacher Oakwood. Illinois Tern pa Snider 1919 Teacher Oakwood, Illinois Ray Watson Pres 1920 Student of U. of I. Fithian. Illinois Irene Berkeley V. Pres. 1920 Teacher Ogden, Illinois Orena Skinner Marsh 1920 Housewife St. Joseoh, Illinois Maude Brain 1920 Teacher Muncie. Illinois Winifred Green 1920 Student of U. of I. Oakwood. Illinois Pauline Certain 1920 Teacher Fairmount, Illinois Cortna Childers 1920 Farmer ( ? 1 Jamestown. Indiana Virgie Dalbey 1920 Home Work Muncie, Illinois Jennie Hart 1920 Teacher Fithian. Illinois Eugene Knight 1920 Farmer Sidell, Illinois Alice McDaniel 1920 Clerk Danville, Illinois Francis Steele 1920 Railroader Oe-den, Illinois Myrtle Williams Patterson 1920 Housewife Muncie. Illinois Della Wright 1920 Teacher Ocden, Illinois Vera Lark Pres. 1921 Office Work Fithian, Illinois Ercel Dalbey Sec. 1921 Teacher Muncie, Illinois Fern Alexander Treas. 1921 Teacher Muncie. Illinois John Pinegar 1921 Miner Oakwood, Illinois Robert Fithian 1921 Studying? medicine Fithian. Illinois Elsie Dalbey 1921 Home Work Fithian. Illinois Meredith Moorhouse Endicott 1921 Housewife Muncie. Illinois Martha Davidson 1921 Teacher Muncie. Illinois Oletha Johnston 1921 Music Teacher Oakwood. Illinois Carl Woodin 1921 Farmer Oakwood, Illinois Freida Kinkade 1921 P. G. Course O. T. H. S. Muncie. Illinois Paris Trimmell 1921 Farmer Oakwood, Illinois Virgil Bantz 1921 Mail Clerk Danville, Illinois Lena Arnold 1921 Home Work Fithian, Illinois Mary Cromwell 1921 Teacher Fairmount, Illinois Emodee Warner 1921 Teacher Muncie, Illinois Mildred Stultz 1921 Teacher Muncie, Illinois Mabel Dalbey 1921 Student Brown’s Bus. Cov Damille. 111. Wilbur Endicott 1921 Farmer Muncie Illinois. iniTiTmnmilmmmimmniiimTnimiiiiiiiinimitifinimiMiiMiimiiimm'mmimiiimiiniiitmiiiiiiimiimiimiiiiiiiimii 84 THE ACORN CALENDAR Sept. 6—Registration. Sept. 7—Classes convened. Sept. 8—Senior class organized. Sept. 12—First “Blue Monday.” Sept. 14—Great debate in Pedagogy Class. Sept. 15—G. A. A. organized. Sept. 16—Sophies give first party. Sept. 19—Nothing doing. Sept. 20— ” ” some more. Sept. 21—Freshmen getting acquainted. Sept. 22—Seniors think Miss Brazelton is heartless. Sept. 23—“Pep” meet in “Gym.” Sept. 26—Wish school was out already. Sept. 27—Rain. Sept. 28—Ditto. Sept. 29—Howdy do! Mr. Sun. Sept. 30—O. T. H. S. Football team defeated by Rossville High School. Oct. 3—Fire Drill—Grand Rush! Oct- 4—Wr. Weisiger has all symptoms of the stiff neck. Oct. 5—Carl Johnson said he was so bright when he was small that his father called him “Sun” (Son). Oct. 6—Janitor on a grouch—everything went wrong. Oct. 7—Harry Smith has a hard time learning how to pronounce “Alumni.” Oct. 10—Cold—Whew! Oct. 11—Students disappointed beause the soldiers did not parade past the school building. Oct. 12—Miss Brazelton had to stop class long enough to let the Freshies see the aeroplane. Oct. 13—Lucille, Ted and Esther had trouble over the “nickels.” Oct. 14—Boys had the swim craze in spite of the cold weather. Oct. 17—No school. Oct. 18—No school. Oct. 19—Students wondering if they will get a vacation Friday. Oct. 20—Everybody rejoicing because the teachers decided to attend the institute at Champaign. Oct. 21—No school. Oct. 24—Miss Cline can’t stand the noise in the assembly. Oct. 25—Genevieve Wilson entertains the assembly. Oct. 26—Miss Brazelton got her foot on the bell and caused qurte a bit of excitement. Oct. 27—Miss Brazelton gave a talk in the assembly on “Better English.” Oct. 28—Oaks Literary Program. Oct. 31—First Junior-Senior debate in the assembly. iiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiimiiiittiMiiimmmiii: THEACORN 85 !lllllllllli!llMlllllllllllil llllllilllllllllllllllllllllllH1!lllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllll!IIIUIIIIIIIIIIII!!lllllllllllllllllllllllll!!lllll||||llllilllllllllllllll|IIIIIIIIM Nov. 1—Miss Cline loses her Ingersoll. Nov. 2—Pioneers receive new pennant. Nov. 3—Freshies think the Seniors get to monopolize everything. Nov. 4—Debates hot and heavy. Nov. 7—Miss Cline had a time learning when to ring the bell. Nov. 8—Rest Room Party. Nov. 9—Somebody—????? slid down the stairs. Nov. 10—Charles Endicott’s cow chased a few Freshmen over the campus? Nov. 11—Pioneer Literary Program. Nov. 14—First Victoiy for Football team. Defeated Vermilion Grove. Nov. 15—Mr. Weisiger uneffected by the tack placed in his chair. Nov. 16—Parts assigned for Senior Play. Nov. 17—High School conference. Nov. 18—No school. Nov. 21—Miss Cline had the giggles all day. Nov. 22—Delores Maxey kicked in the face by Audrey Canaday. Nov. 23—Oaks Literary Program. Nov. 24—Thanksgiving. Nov. 25—No school. Nov. 28—Everybody lazy after vacation. Nov. 29—Still lazy. Nov. 30—First Senior Play Practice. Dec. 1—Oh Joy! Xmas vacation—just three more weeks. Dec. 2—Senior girls have a fight over the Rest-Room cushions. Dec. 5—Mr. Weisiger met the floor half-way. Dec. 6—Debating Club have their first meeting. Dec. 7—All Seniors hand their work in on time—What a wonder! Dec. 8—Tragedy! Esther Endicott Y killed. Dec. 9—Miss Wiersma announced that all the people who wanted to be taken home from the party raise their hand. Dec. 12—Blue Monday. Dec. 13—Galoshes! Galoshes! Hear ’em rattle. Dec. 14—Miss Brazelton gives the Seniors a vacation in English. Dec. 15—Juniors have English all by themselves. Dec. 16—Seniors in-down-out! Wonder why—??? Dec. 19—Juanita O’Toole spilt carbolic acid on her arm. Dec. 20—Maude Hughes and Gladys Hanly had their usual afternoon Tee! Hee! party. Dec. 21—C. M. B. reprimanded the poor Freshies. Dec. 22—Seniors repeat their play at Muncie. Too Bad! Dec. 23—Xmas Program—Pioneers. Dec. 24—Xmas Vacation. Jan. 3—Home again! Oh Dear! Jan. 4—Excitement over a little mouse. i .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86 THE ACORN l!llllllllllllllllllllllllllll||||||||||||||||||||||||||ll||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||M Jan. 5—Hurry up Oaks! Pioneers ahead. Jan. 6—Basketball boys walked on again. Jan. 9—Nothing doing. Jan. 10—Mr. Grimes wiote note on the window sill for all lunch papers to be disposed of. Jan. 11—Everybody had the “Blues.” Jan. 12—Tears! Tears! Jan. 13—Freshmen girls play the first curtain raiser. Jan. 16—Lady teachers all in after week-end party. Jan. 17—“Faculty Trio” entertained the assembly. Some Class: Jan. 18—Big snow! Snowballing great feature. Jan. 19—Quaiterly Exams. Jan. 20—One semester over. Thank goodness! Jan. 23—No school in the afternoon. Jan. 24—Cafeteria opened. Jan. 25—Few students all in after big sled party. Jan. 26—Boys and girls glee club entertained the assembly. Jan. 27—Everybody all in. Too much soup in the Cafeteria! Jan. 30—“Bus” broke down. Kids take street car. Too bad! Jan. 31—Mr. Weisiger takes a little vacation. Feb. 1—Bright prospects for the groundhog. Feb. 2—Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow. Feb. 3—Miss Wiei sma said she was going to lay all of her carpets lengthwise when she had a house of her own. Feb. 6—“Annual” campaign started. Feb. 7—Mock wedding. I wonder why? Feb. 8—Hot dogs in the cafeteria. Feb. 9—Pudding in the cafeteria left over from the day before. Feb. 10—Victory for O. T. H. S. Feb. 13—Everybody on a grouch. Feb. 14—Flu epidemic raging. Feb. 15—Over one-third of the school absent. Feb. 16—More absences. Feb. 17—Colder than-----?? Feb. 20—Nearly everybody back again. Feb. 21—Mr. Weisiger took charge of the Pedagogy class. Feb. 22—Oaks make a hard fight to defeat Pioneers. Feb. 23—Musicale Recital at O. T. H. S. Seniors received one-fourth of proceeds. Goodness knows, they needed it. Feb. 24—Nothing doing. Feb. 27—Four new “bobbed-heacls” in school. Feb. 28—Gladys had her feelings stepped on. Poor Shing! March 1—Big snow. 'iiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiHtiiiHitiifiiPiiiiiiiuimtiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiPiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiititriiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii:. iiiiiiiiiiii!i.� iiiiiiiitiiin ii.iuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHimiuiiiiiiiiiiiH ■i«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiniiiiiiii.ti THEACORN 87 ........................ March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March March April 2— Miss Wiersma slipped one over on the students that made a rush for the cafeteria. 3— Oaks program. 6— Juanita O’Toole starts a new fad of hair-combing—“Pig Tails.” 7— Pete Rebman announced that he would be a candidate for the next presidential campaign. 8— Nothing doing. 9— Ice cream in the cafeteria—(oo-la-la). 10—No school. Basketball tournament. 13— Everybody has the spring fever. 14— Rain! Rain! Rain! 15— Many of the Seniors absent. 16— Pedagogy students took the teacher’s examination at Danville. 17— Junior Play. 20— I wonder what was the matter with Esther Thomas’ fruit salad in the cafeteria. 21— Editor-in-Chief all excited ’n everything. 22— Last day in the cafeteria. Boo hoo! 23— Quarterly Exams. 24— Glee Clubs entertain the school in honor of the ‘‘Letter Boys.” 27— An unwelcome visitor entered the doors of 0. T. H. S. 28— Everybody has his own point of view. 29— I wonder what the Pioneers were crying about. 30— Pioneer “advisors” have the “blues” about something. I won- 31— der what it is. 1—Annual goes to press. Au-Revoir! tllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllililllllllllilllH 88 THEACORN IillUIIIIUIIU;itlllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!fllUIHIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIII llllllllllllllllllUllilII lillll!lll'llll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllUllllilUllllllllllllllll(� lllllllllllllMM GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Our only game—and that was a practice. Heard during the practice game: “Say leave me alone!” “Ouch!” “O, cut it out.” “Call time, I’m hurt!” “Miss----, she fouled!!” “She ran with the ball.” “You had two hands on it!” “Goody, we made a basket!” —Girl knocked out—intermission. —Game proceeds------- “Don’t tear my middy to pieces!” “Bang!” “I’m not going to play any more!” —Game ends—in free for all— Nobody knows the score but the referee and she doesn’t tell. FACULTY Here’s to the faculty, Long may they live; Ever as long As the lessons they give. JOKES AND ADS THEACORN 93 .............................i.....ihimuum.. ) HIGH SPOTS IN A SCHOOL BOY’S CAREER February 1. Went to school and skate given by Merle Dunn. 99 2. Groundhog day. 77 3. Basketball with Alvin. 79 4. Chose sides for sale of annuals. 99 7. Just school. 99 8. Mock wedding. 99 9. Nothing. 99 10. Basketball team goes to Potomac. 99 13. Debate. 99 14. Valentine Day. 99 15. Half sick. 99 16. Tonsilitis. 99 17. Annual Contest closing postponed. 99 20. Lucille comes back to school. 99 21. Rainy. 99 22. Annual Contest closes. I lose. 99 23. Rain, Rain and more Rain. 9i 24. No Basketball. Esther Endicott’s hair bobbed. 99 27. Four new bobbed-haired girls. 99 28. Sang in the assembly. Curly Dalbey. Sears Roebuck Co., Chicago, Illinois. Dear Sir: Oakwood, Illinois, Feb. 1, 1922. Enclosed find a bank draft for Seventeen hundred fifty dol-, lars, ($1750) for which please send me by parcel post, the following order. I Diamond Ring, Size 6, NoA 1256..................$ 750 1 Pearl Necklace, No. B 67-147....................$1000 Total ................................... $1750 Yours truly, ROBERT ANDREWS. (Congratulations) 'V WlllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllltllllllllllillliliiiH THE ACORN 95 IIIMIMMIIIIIIIIIII OUR ADVERTISERS Special friends of 0. T. H. S. always receive the Advertising word and the valuable trade of High School students and their home folks. This list of Advertisers represents the business people, we will especially patronize because they have advertised in the Acorn. Fred E. Vinson E. N. Longstreth Son Ernest Eason Frank Jenkins Ralph McMorris D. J. Bantz Son E. E. Freeman B. T. Doney Son J. H. Cawthon William Irvin State Bank of Oakwood Snider Bros. Jack Kavanaugh Boord Brothers Mason Trent Bros. Farmer’s State Bank W. C. Myers Bowman Studio V. M. Jones Thos. Conron Blakney Bros. Fred Allen D. H. Strong Bob Reed First State Bank of Fithian P. H. Leonard Danville Retail Merchants Association. rntiinwinitiiiiiniiiitiuiiiinn� iiiiinnMiiii;;iiMinini� nii)iiiinimiiiiniii� iiiiiiiiimi.ni.i.im«.,.,..„,M...,� ....... IF IT’S FROM VINSON’S IT’S PAID FOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE Including STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES FRESH VEGETABLES and FRUITS DRY GOODS and NOTIONS PETERS DIAMOND BRAND SHOES MEATS OF ALL KINDS BOTH FRESH AND CURED FRED E. VINSON Phone 75 OAKWOOI), ILL. 97 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiir THE ACORN uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi Cora Peak: “Say did you know Clara Long is married?” Genevieve Wilson: “Well, if she is, there’s still a chance for me.” Hazel McGowen: “Well, I found out just a little while ago there was a chance for me.” Let the wedding bells ring. , Even though the Seniors are the honored guests of the Juniors April 20, they won’t get the “big-head” badly—they are Freshmen, pure and simple, once. j , Be it ever so homely There’s no face like your own. , , .,• Miss Wiersema: “How was Alexander I of Russia killed?” Robert A.: “By a bomb.” Miss Wiersema: “Be a little more explicit, please.” Robert A. (in desperation) : “Well, you see—er—it exploded.” ,4 •. , Miss Eldridge (in chemistry) : “Give an illustration of the law that heat expands and cold contracts.” Harry Smith: “The days are long in summer and short in winter.” OUR OFFERING TO TRADE DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE D. J. BANTZ SON FITHIAN, ILLINOIS V. M. JONES Two-Year Philadelphia Storage Batteries Wholesale and Retail Tel. No. 3595 22-24 S. Hazel St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Phone No. 10 for REDMAN SON FUNERAL DIRECTOR AUTO AMBULANCE OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Maude had the honor of being escorted to the Senior paity at O. W. Michael’s Saturday night, Februaiy 18, by Chester Peering. All the gills were green with envy, even Miss Wiersema threatened to send back her engagment ring if she thought there would be any chance for her. , , , Miss Esther Endicott while entertaining Curley Dalbey forgot herself and called on another friend. She exclaimed: “Oh Pete! protect me.” Curly immediately excused himself and left. j Charles Rebman voiced his thoughts in English class in a very beautiful verse: Seren, I fold my hands and wait. Nor care I for wind, nor tide, or sea. I care no more, ’gainst time or fate. For lo’ my own shall come to me. Now as all the class knew that Esther E. had a date with Bill for the tournament, we understand. jt j The Senior girls were entertained by a lecture on love experiences conducted in relays, first speech by Maude, second by Marie Glover. 'niwmiuiimiHmuiiiiiiiMiiniuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiniiiiM Miss Osborn (Physiology class) : “All the green things that nature provides breathe in carbon dioxide.” Billingsley to Dent: “How do you manage to live in carbon dioxide?” : Jt When Miss Wiersema was training the Juniors for their play, she conducted a private scene between Juanita O’Toole and Forest McGowen. Forest not knowing how to make love was instructed by Miss Wiersema because she was skilled in the art. She is now employed by Carl Johnson. S s st C. M. B. (discussing Rip Van Winkle) : “Where was Rip’s son at this time?” Martha J.: “Oh, the little Rip was with his sister.” jt -st st Gladys Hanly (French II) : “Well, I just don’t know how to say it.” Miss Osborn (translating) : “The bullet hit him right smack in the chest.” jt s jt Heard in the discussion of “The Lady and the Tiger.” C. M. B.: “How many of you boys would have chosen the door of the tiger?” All hands went up but one. C. M. B.: “How many would have chosen the door of the lady?” Mr. Harold Goff’s hand shot up. OAKWOOD AUTO SERVICE STORAGE ACCESSORIES MAGNETO RECHARGING GENERAL OVERHAULING OUR SPECIALTY EARNEST EASON, Proprietor CANDIES E. N. LUNCHES LONGSTRETH SON CONFECTIONERY MEDICINES CIGARS E. E. FREEMAN HARDWARE FITHIAN, ILLINOIS B. T. DONEY SON GROCERY The Quality Store Established 1879 Telephone 10 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Part of Miss Brazelton’s philosophy: “Marriage and death are identical.” jt jt j Miss Osborn (in French Class) : “Pas du tout.” Carl J.: “Pa does, too.” v v «£ Boots: “Hooky, have you prepared your better English speech?” Hooky: “I ain’t goin’ to give any better English speech.” J J Velma Carpenter to Joe Bateman: “To what church does Thelma belong?” Joe: “I don’t know; I guess it’s the Odd Fellows.” One night as Harry Smith was trudging his weary way homeward, he heard an owl saying: “Who, who are you ?” Harry, thinking that he was being questioned by some supernatural power, answered, “Oh don’t hurt me, I’m Walter Woodin’s son-in-law.” J v Audrey: “I have a $3,000 check to deposit.” Glen Myers: “Marry me.” Audrey: “I would if you had it.” IIIIIIIIIIIIH Heating Stoves and Ranges Sporting Goods THOS. CONRON HDW. CO. SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS Paint and Varnish Builders Hardware A. F. DUNN Drugs and Sundries Wall Paper and Paints School Supplies Tailor Made Suits Fithian, Illinois BLARNEY BROS. GARAGE Battery Service Agency for Chevrolet and Repairs Excellent Repair Work John Deere Implements Fithian, Illinois •'!ti'u iNiiiiuiiiuiiiuiiiutuaiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiii!tiiiuiiiii iiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiuiiuiimiiuiuiiiiimiuuiuiiuiuiiiiuiyiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiiuiiiii'iiiiiiimiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Hiniuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiHiil Miss Wiersema: “I always used the dictionary a great deal and NOW 1 am married to one.” We wonder if that is all the better she can do. .4 , o Curly to Esther: “Did anyone every ask you to marry them?” Esther: “No.” Curly (dropping on one knee) : “Will you marry me?” Esther: “Yes, dear.” 4 Harry Williams (in Physiology class) : anti-vermins?” ,4 ,4 “If mice are vermin, are cats J. Bateman’s explanation of how food is digested: “The stomach just bounces around and dissolves the food.” jt ,4 The following statements were made on examination papers in Physiology I: “The covering of the teeth is called aluminum”—the young hopeful knew that it was some sort of kitchen ware, and couldn’t think of enamel. Another wrote: “The teeth are held in the jaw by mortar” (meaning the cement) ; while still another wrote: “The teeth are held in the jaw by gravity.” BOWMAN STUDIO GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS 18 72 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS MYERS STORE Quality Goods Honest Treatment Right Prices Our Motto—“What we say it is, it is” Give Us a Trial W. C. MYERS Fithian, Illinois Lucille Woodin entertained Genevieve Wilson, Harold Crawtord and John Pinegar Saturday evening, February 4, 1922. It’s a crime to beat another fellow’s time, but to stay—(so late) is getting pretty bad Ping. jt .4 ,4 One morning as everyone was feeling blue, a beautiful sight met our eyes, it was that of pink hose. It was a sight which carries our memory back through years to the “Red Skirt and White Waist,” which wre all loved to see rushing down the corridor of O. T. H. S. This sight brought with it sunshine and we were no longer blue. ,4 ..4 ,4 Miss Wiersema (European history: “How did they keep the water from flooding Venice?” By dikes or how? Oscar Michael: “They scooped it out with buckets.” ,4 ,4 v4 Edith Parker: “What is the climax in ‘The Lady of the Lake’?” J. Bateman: “Climax is chewing tobacco.” ,4 ,4 ..4 Miss Wiersema (European history) : “You can see very well in the moonlight, you know.” Somebody has had some experience. Candy Tobacco Refreshments THE BEST OF SERVICE JENKINS RESTAURANT Phone 3 FITHIAN, ILL. FARMER’S STATE BANK CAPITAL..............$25,000.00 Fithian, Illinois Under State Supervision and Examination General Banking and Farm Loans Directors: R. H. McAllister E. E. Freeman Leo Freese 0. E. Bantz W. F. Spear Officers: E. E. Freeman, President O. E. Bantz, Vice-Pres. W. F. Spear, Cashier WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Norman O.: “What are you reading, Dent?” Mr. Dent: “Respurection of Brian Kent.” st jt jt Miss Eldridge: “How is lamb classified?” Ruth R.: “Lamb is young mutton.” , Jt Thelma Musson as school was dismissed at 3:20: “Oh goody, we will have a whole hour to play!” j j j Miss Cline would be pleased to have a written explanation as how to work the fountain. jt 4 Miss Brazelton (Eng. I) : “What is a buttress?” Harry Williams: “A lady butler.” Jt V In English II: “What is a coquette?” Esther Endicott: “Something that you roll up in a ball and fry.” , t , v English I: “What is a life insurance policy?” Harmon Andrews: “A life insurance policy is a piece of paper with some writing on it.” , .It Miss Brazelton: “Frosty, going out for football ?” Frosty: “No, not if YOU want me for anything.” MASON TRENT BROS. LUMBER AND HARDWARE Paint, Glass, Lime, Cement, Brick All Kinds of Building Material Phone No. 21 OAKWOOD ILLINOIS BOORD BROTHERS THE HUB Clothing, Furnishings, Hats Latest Styles and Cuts Obtained at the “BIGGEST LITTLE STORE IN TOWN” DANVILLE, ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF OAKWOOD Capital.....$25,000.00 Directors: J. H. Van Allen J. W. Johnston R. Seymour T. A. Taylor J. M. Van Allen Mont Fox C. C. Andrews Officers: J. H. Van Allen........President R. Seymour........Vice-President C. C. Andrews............Cashier FOOTBALL INSTRUCTIONS. Show your ignoiance to the captain, he’s a worthy sympathizer Smoke at least twenty Camels per day. Don’t go to bed before 12 o’clock. Take no moie than one shower per week. Eat lots of candy, it heats the body. Never be afraid of mud and water in a football suit. It is waterproof. Show all the gills how rough you are with the “others.” The “others” dcn’t mind it. Make your diet consist wholly of pie and cake. For sore muscles take one pint of Sloan’s liniment. : : Ethel Cromwell—Upon seeing the District tourney program: “Hurrah for Georgetown.” Robert seems to have made the desired effect. jt , Bill Firebaugh was heard to remark that he didn’t care to play football; he would rather talk to the girls on the sidelines. 1). H. STRONG Dealer in POULTRY WOOL EGGS JUNK Phone No. Fithian, Illinois J. H. CAWTHON AUTO REPAIRING and ACCESSORIES Taxi Service Battery Service OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS WILLIAM IRVING TRUCKING OAKWOOD ILLINOIS SNIDER BROS. CUT RATE CASH GROCERY Phone 54-2 Oakwood, Illinois P. H. LEONARD Wholesale and Retail HARDWARE and SPORTING GOODS 149 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 108 THE ACORN THE RULING PASSION. G. B. owned a handsome touring car. To ride in it was heaven. He ran across some broken glass— Bill $14.97. He took some friends out for a ride— ’Twas good to be alive. The carbureter threw a fit— Bill $20.85. He started on a little tour, The finest sort of fun. He stopped too quick and stripped his gears— Bill $90.51. He took his his wife downtown to shop, To save carfare was great; He jammed into one lamp-post— Bill $268. He spent about all that he had, An then in anguish cried: I’ll put a mortgage on the house And take just one more ride. NOTICE ALLEN’S GARAGE PRICES REASONABLE OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Oils, High-Test Gas, Batteries, Tires, Tubes AUTO REPAIRING A SPECIALTY ALL ELECTRICAL TROUBLES TAKEN CARE OF Phone 25 FRED ALLEN Day or Night FIRST STATE BANK OF FITHIAN Capital and Surplus $30,000.00 COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS FARM LOANS Savings Department Pays Three Per Cent Compound Interest. Safety Deposit Boxes. Legal Forms and Notary Public Service. Travelers Cheques. Our Service Seldom Criticized—Our Equipment Equals That of Banks in Larger Cities Fithian, Illinois RALPH MCMORRIS CASH STORE FRESH AND CURED MEATS BETTER PRODUCTS BETTER PRICES See Us at FITHIAN, ILLINOIS KAVANAUGH’S KANDY KITCHEN FITHIAN, ILLINOIS GENERAL BLACKSMITHING HORSE-SHOEING and WOODWORKING SEE BOB REED FITHIAN, ILLINOIS 110 THE ACORN nmnmniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiHiiiiiiiiHiiHiiiiuniiitimiiHiiiiiiHiiiiHiiNHiiiuiiMiiiiiiiimniMiiiiitiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiimNiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiMiiniiiiHiHiHiimiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiHniiHiHiHiiHiiiiHiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiHiHitiiiimiiMiiHiiiNiiHiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii I want to tell a story true Class it as a good romance It is a high school love affair You will see at a glance. The boy is very dignified As all our Seniors be Art editor is he He writes his name Charley. A little Sophomore he did find To be so dear to him. She liked to kid and tease him, too, But he would only grin. Of course true love cannot run smooth And sometimes we are sad Assembly talks are broken up When Cronky enters there. He calls to Charley “Practice Now.” It’s every night he never fails. Charley then turns for one fond glance So sad that he is pale. When Charley goes to Endicott It may be rain or shine He always takes an umbreel It seems to help his mind. But then some day the sun may shine For Charley and for Esther And Cronky will not interrupt And school-days will be o’er. ttiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiimimiiiiiiiiliiiimiiiiiiniiiii iHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiHii:uii'' !i!!i:i;:iiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniiiiii THE ACORN 111 llllflHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIUHininillllllllllllllMIIIIIIIMMIIM Genevieve Wilson was seen hurrying about from student to student asking in whose speech the phrase “one and inseparable” appeared. No one seemed to be informed on the subject so she finally gave up in despair but game to the last: “Well, I have heard it somewhere, I know.” Harold seems to have been reading from some eminent writer. vS C. M. B.: “Define Aesthetic.” Hooky—I can’t. C. M. B.: “It means love of the beautiful, have you got that?” Hooky: “Yes, but I didn’t realize it.” j Miss Osborn: “Give the meaning of density?” Velva M.: “I can’t, but I can give an illustration.” Miss Osborn: “The illustration is very good, sit down.” , BACK HOME AGAIN: Miss Osborn: “Have you written to that wonderful man you became engaged to at the seaside?” Miss Cline: “Ive intended to all along but I can’t think of his name.” J V .J Fieda: “Where did you get those long pants?” Bill: “Oh! mamma made ’em.” J -M C. M. B.: “What are you going to do with that cup?” Miss Cline (at Senior-Junior party) : “Oh, Hooky is eating my pie and I am doing him a favor.” jt Heard at a Freshman class meeting: Pres. (Doris Fisher) : “We have not chose our motto yet and it’s time we done it.” .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Illillllll........... 112 THE ACORN iiiiMiiiimiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiiiiiMniiTiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliMiHiiiuiniiMiiiiiiiniiiiiilitliililliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi' BUY NOW At home, if local merchants have it; if not the following merchants invite you to visit their stores: Phillips Espenscheid Guy Malone Brandt Hat Shop Lillbert Shop Florence Shop K. S. Dept. Store Co. Danville St. Ry. Lt. Co. Meis Bros. Straus Louis The Leader Cramer Norton Rally Bernsohn Schmidt Leachman Economy Shoe Store Royal Cloak Co. Mike Plaut Co. Deutsch Bros. 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