Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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L. •� rrSlLf 7 CThe Alcorn (Presents the life of) ,1 )aku?ood Township High Sc Dolume Ull 1923 Published Annuallu bq Senior Class Qreetincjs Qo. book ir?ith emblem of purple and mhite, Find loyal friends and your message tell right. May they receiue you in the spirit you are sent, Just as a memorial of the year that is spent. Class of '23 To our Aduisor Lean Elclridge We Respectfully Dedicate this book 1923 T HE AC O RN i EDITORIAL The Acorn of 1923 is sent forth with a sincere hope that it will please all those who may read its pages. We have endeavored to bring before the public a glimpse of school life, both by serious and humorous efforts. May this book be accepted as the last memento of the Class of 1923. Let it stand as a work of gratitude for the interest shown us during our school years. We desire to thank the student body as a whole for their kindly assistance and interest. To our advertisers, we are especially grateful, since it is their help which has made the continuance of the book possible. In the spirit of O. T. H. S., the Acorn greets you; may it speak for itself. THE EDITOR. 6 THE ACORN 1911 United we stand, divided we fall. THE ACORN 1 im A MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF ’23 5sa=s As the day draws near when you will recite for the last time at O. T. H. S., you may reflect on the outcome of your last four years of work. You may conclude that you have gained something of knowledge and methods of procedure in language, mathematics, history, science and some of the vocational subjects. These attainments should he of some value in the successful career upon which you are about to enter. Yet, in addition to these, it is to be hoped that you have acquired a broadening horizon as you now look out upon the drama of life. Your attitudes are of the greatest importance. For example, have you learned to play the game fairly and squarely? Have you learned to fight hard although for the time it may look as though you would lose? Have you learned to appreciate the other fellow’s point of view and to give him credit for sincerity although his views may differ from yours? Do you realize that it is better to seek pleasure than pleasures and that true happiness comes only with honest effort, straight thinking, and right living? These questions can be answered only when the work you are now starting out to do has been appraised. The ’23 group is a most interesting class. Your loyalty to the school and your diligence in study have won the commendation of the teachers and have been an inspiration for the other classes in the school. I count it as a pleasure and an honor to have had something to do with the directing of your school life, and my sincere wish is that each individual of the class will enjoy the greatest possible measure of success. GEO. B. WEISIGER. SHADOWS AND LEAVES Through the trees the shadows lengthen As the seasons come and go, Casting figures on the building, Swinging, swaying, to and fro. Like unto the changing classes, Here today, tomorrow where? Leaves are falling, leaves are drifting. Some fall here and some fall there. Here's to you. O passing Senior! ’Neath the shadows, cast a tear. Some day this will be a mem’ry, Just a dream of yesteryear. Never too old to learn. 8 'I' HE ACORN I913 Editor in Chief LUCILLE WOO DIM Business Manager ROBERT ANDREWS Art Editor CARL JOHNSON Literary Editor MARIE GLOVER Asst. Business Manager RICHARD GREEN Calendar Editor JUANITA O'TOOLE Athletic Editor FOREST McGOWEN Snap Shot Editor GLADYS SAILOR Society Editor MARTHA JOHNSTON Joke Editor EVERETTE NICHOLS Advisor LEAH ELDRIDGE A Senior always feels the high school is going to kids. FACULTY io THE ACORN 1923 The Faculty is a necessity. THE ACORN '923 Jfctntlhj GEO. 15. WEISIGER, B. S, Principal University of Illinois CLARENCE H. CRONKHITE, B. S. Purdue University Agriculture and Manual Training. CA LA NT HE M. BRAZ ELTON, A. B. University of Illinois English and Algebra MELBA E. CLINE Illinois State Normal University Commercial LEAH ELDRIDGE, A. B. University of Illinois Home Economics DOROTHY ARMOUR. A. B. University of Illinois Science VIOLA JUDY, A. B. University of Illinois History and Mathmatics FLORENCE BRAZELTON, B. S. University of Illinois English and French Know more than others, but don't let them know it. 12 T II E A C O R N 1913 A wise inquiry sidetracketh the teacher, but a foolish question briqgeth forth rebuke. M T HE A C O R N 1913 In iHenuirtam VIRGINIA PAULINE SHUTTS SEPTEMBER 6, 1903—JULY 22, 1922 These are the things that death cannot take away: The voice of welcome which was ours to know; Though now those cheeks where roses used to blow. And those pure lips where smiles were wont to play, Bright realms as lovely as the skies of May, Lie as a garden blanketed with snow Until the day we, too, must turn to go. Unchanged and constant shall her beauty stay. Nor age nor tears nor pains nor cruel care Can harm her now or enter Memory’s hall, She that we loved, so beautiful and fair, Shall come to us still radiant when we call From all life’s dangers now secure is she, Lovely she was, and lovely she shall be. —Edgar A. Guest. Memory never dies. T H E A C O R N 13 I2M CARL JOHNSON Art Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Class President 4. President of Agriculture Club 2, 3. Basketball 2. Football 2, 3. Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4. Oration 4. “Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow I flirt.” LUCILLE WOODIN Editor in Chief of Acorn. O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 2, 4. Oak. Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 4. Extempore 3. Declamation 3. Oration 4. 4 ' Her earnest work and spirit won her fame.” ROBERT ANDREWS Business Mgr. of Acorn. O. T. 11. S. 1. 2, 3, 4. Class President 1, 3. Oak. Vice-President 2. Program Committee 3. President 4. Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Secretary 3. President 4. Basketball 2, 3. 4. Captain 4. Baseball 2. Track 3, 4. Extempore 2, 3, 4. Oration 4. Declamation 3, 4. “A business man of great affairs.” The world is mine! It is Commencement Day! '['HE ACORN 16 im MARIE GLOVER Society Editor of Acorn. O. T. II. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 2. Vice-President 3. Pioneer. Program Committee 2, 3, 4. Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. Vice-President 2. Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. President G. A. A. 3. Vice-President G. A. A. 2. Declamation 3. 4. Oration 4. Extempore 3, 4. “Serious and brilliant and lovable.” EVERETTE XICHOLS O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 4. Urban a 3. Pioneer. Hoys’ Glee Club 4. President Boys’ Athletic Association 4. Secretary Pioneer Literary Society 4. Baseball 2. Football 4. Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4. Oration 4. Joke Editor of Acorn. “They often misuse me, but they never get very far.” GLEN FRANCIS O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4. Secretary and Treasurer 1. Pioneer. Agriculture Club 2, 3. Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4. Basketball 3. Declamation 3. 4. “All mankind loves a lover.” GLADYS M. SAILOR O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4. Oak. French Club. Oration 4. Declamation 2, 3, 4. Snap Shot. Editor of Acorn. Short, but oh! how stately!” The Senior Year is a sleep in which we dream mostly of Commencement dresses. THE A C O RN 1923 'Z FRANCES E. KNIGHT O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 4. Side!I 3. Oak. Program Committee 1, 4. Girls' Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 4. Secretary and Treasurer I. Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3, 4. Secretary 2. Class Secretary 2. Class Treasurer 3. French Club 4. Basketball 2. Oration 4. Declamation 4. Extempore 4. “An excellent scholar, always ready for fun, Never content ’till her work is done.” FOREST McGOWEN Athletic Editor of Acorn. O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4. Oak. Class Secretary 3. Agriculture Club 2. 3. Secretary and Treasurer 2. 3. Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4. Vice-President 4. Boys’ A. A. Secretary and Treasurer 3. Football 1, 2, 3. 4. Basketball 3. Baseball 2, 4. Track 2. Declamation 2. 3. 4. Oration 4. Extempore 4. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” RICHARD L. GREEN Urbana 1, 2, 3. O. T. H. S. 4. Ass’t Business Manager of Acorn. Oak. Extempore 4. Football 4. Track 4. Orchestra 4. Secretary of B. A. A. 4. Declamation 4. Oration 4. If a good-natured grin will get you to heaven Dick will be there.” JUANITA O’TOOLE O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4. Pioneer. Girls' Glee Club 2, 3. Declamation 2, 3, 4. Oration 3. 4. Extempore 3, 4. Calendar Editor of Acorn. “Smiles and laughter are the essentials for making friends.” You may have more brains than a dog, but the dog is the happiest. i8 T H E ACORN 1913 CORA JANE PEAK O. T. II. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Girls’ Glee Club 1. French Club 4. Declamation 3. Oration 4. “So wise, so, young, so different she cannot live long—single.” HAROLD GUST IN O. '1'. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Basketball 4. Declamation 3, 4. Oration 4. Extempore 4. “Tho' my heart is as big as a basket, where there are girls you will find me not.” CURTIS HISE Homer 1. Fairmount 2, 3. O. T. H. S. 4. Oak. Extempore 4. Oration 4. “A rhapsody of words.” MARTHA JOHNSTON O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Class Secretary 1, 4. Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4. French Club 4. Declamation 2, 3, 4. Oration 4. Literary Editor of Acorn. “As merry as the day is long.” 4 A good bluffer gets a diploma on nerve. THE ACORN 19 1923 REMINISCENCE Long, long, ago, when— Bus didn’t know Lucille, Dick didn’t know Marie, Bob” didn’t know Miss Cline. “Ted” Sailor was a “little” girl, Frosty sought another. “Curt” Mice said his first “big” word, “Fritzie” Knight got an “A,” Martha hadn’t decided to bob her hair, Cora had no thoughts of Matrimony, “Neeter” didn't giggle, Carl acted sensibly, Glen Francis had a small nose, Martha wore “pigtails,” Frances wore her hair in curls, Hice spoke to a girl, “Bob” fell in love. Dick talked slowly, Carl had a sane moment, The members of ’23 were Freshmen. 000000 FAREWELL OCX Farewell, farewell, O. 'I'. H. S., With all the memories dear to us. No other school could take your place And mean the same to us. Farewell, farewell! Some girls are not near as bad as they’re painted. 20 THE ACORN 1912, THE SENIOR PLAY The Class of ’23 presented “A Busy Liar” for their Senior Play. It was a farce-comedy in three acts. Meeker was in love with Mrs. Eva Brighton Early, a widow. To win her affections, he told her of a deed of bravery that he did, but it was really done by another. This led to many complications and misunderstandings, which made it very comical and exciting. THE CHARACTERS WERE: Simon Meeker........... Judge Quakely.......... Senator Carlton........ Macalester Macbeth..... Dick Carolton.......... William Trott.......... Job Lotts.............. Mrs. MacFarlane........ Tennie ................ Mrs. Eva Brighton Early Janet Macbeth ......... Forest McGowen ...Richard Green ...Harold Gustin ......Curtis Hise .Robert Andrews .Everette Nichols ....Carl Johnson ...Lucille Woodin ....Marie Glover ...Frances Knight Martha Johnston Actresses will happen in the best of families. T HE AC O RN 21 1923 CLASS WILL W We, the Seniors of 1923, hereby will and bequeath to the future Senior classes of O. T. H. S. our privilege t o talk out loud in the assembly room. I, Forest McGowen, do will and bequeath to Cleo Plotner my faithfulness in filling dates. I, Everette Nichols, do will and bequeath to Martin Green my abilitv to make baskets. I, Curtis Hise, do will and bequeath to Dutch Reed my extraordinarily extensive vocabulary. I, Frances Knight, do will and bequeath to Grace Anderson my beautiful marcelle. I, Martha Johnston, do will and bequeath to Edna Michael my rosy cheeks. I, Robert Andrews, do will and bequeath to Thomas Watson my stickto-itiveness.” I, Marie Glover, do will and bequeath to Helen Fern my right to “cut up” like a Freshie at intermission. I, Dick Green, do will and bequeath to George Dysert my beautiful curly locks. I, Cora Jane Peak, do will and bequeath to Wilma Snider my large brown eyes. I, Gladys Sailor, do will and bequeath to Bill Meade my shortness. I, Glenn Francis, do will and bequeath to Harry Williams my ability to be seen and not beard. I, Harold Gustin, do will and bequeath to Ralph Snyder my long legs. I, Carl Johnson, do will and bequeath to Ethel Cromwell my sweet, quiet, feminine voice. I, Lucille Woodin, do will and bequeath to Jesse Redman my many smiles. I, Juanita O’Toole, do will and bequeath to Judge Rouse my giggles.” Witnesses: GEO. B. WEISIGER. O. W. MICHAEL. Ketchup—a tonic for those who have flunked. 22 T HE ACORN H)23 ye ] 6. 7 s Vu tops' SpilLl? uehttv ity senior and his knowledge must soon part. ©akutoofi ©munsljtp Astnmsfrpr Circulation 25 Million. The World’s Smallest Newspaper Every day in every way our paper grows worse and worser” VOL. 1, No. 4 MICHAEL, ILLINOIS, MAY 31, 1943 PRICE FO’ BITS SHOULD-BE EXPENSIVE DRESS LOST DEDICATION OF NEW SUBWAY AT BRONSON Prof. G. B. Weisiger, Pres, of U. of I., Gives Opening Address Two Million People Attend Ceremony—Many People Tramped to Death Bronson, 111.— Prof. G. B. Weisiger known throughout the world and part of Africa as the silver tongued orator grave the opening address before a crowd of two million people who gathered to witness the dedication of the Subway at Bronson. He held his audience in suspense and slaughter. The crowd was so large that it completely filled the subway which was two miles long and one hundred feet wide. Many people were tramped to death trying to get out of the subway when the storm came. The hail was so large that it knocked down small children, bruised many people’s headfc, including Prof. G. B. Weisiger, who was making an attempt to get under the platform when a large piece of hail came thru a knot hole in the board hitting him on the head and knocking him unconscious for very near one and three-fourths minutes. The new subway has a street car track running through it which is the full length of the subway. The Rossville flyer, the Big Four and C. E. I. run above it. The Subway is enjoyed by many children of the Twin Cities. Bronson and Brothers. Several million dollars were collected by Mayor Mrs. Woodin, Sheriff Green, Ex-president Gus-tin, Deputy Sheriffs Nichols, Johnson, McGowen, Andrews, and Chief of Police Hise, with the strenuous help of nee Misses Glover, Knight, Johnston, Peak, O’Toole and Sailor. The money goes for the benefit of those who were injured by being tramped to death or having knots on their heads. —F. McG. TRUANT OFFICERS, GET BUSY! HOOKY QUITE A FAD Forest J r. played hooky Thursday afternoon. Thursday was one of those frequent rainy days of early spring. Forest Jr. had attended school Thursday morning but failed to attend in the afternoon. He is a witty little fellow, so he took advantage of (Continued on page 4) NEXT GREAT WAR YOUTHFUL ROMANCE The long looked for matrimonial fetters will be clinched this coming Tuesday when Miss Marie Glover and Mr. Dick Green (formerly lovers at O. T. H. S.) will walk together in the shadows of love. The unfortunate bridegroom resides in the Tailholt region north of here. The ceremony will be performed at the Trinity Lutheran church of Brothers Station, with Rev. Glen Francis officiating. The bride is well known in the twin-cities (Bronson and Brothers) as well as in the Tailholt neighborhood. She graduated from O. T. H. S. in 1923, presactly 20 years ago to-day. Many prenuptial parties have been given in her honor. The bridegroom. Mr. Dick Green, is a veterinary, and angel of mercy to all dumb brutes. The happy young couple will be at home to their numerous friends and enemies at Tailholt after November 18. The bridegroom is an unusually good doctor in his business and expects to be promoted soon. The bride is to be dressed in fine red and green crepe de chine with a red necktie, and trousers of the groom will be dark blue broadcloth, as well as the rest of the suit The maid of honor is to be Mrs. Martin Green, nee Frances Knight, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, and her be-dearing husband Martin, a talented young man in his art in these feeble days of the twentieth century. Sorrow rings to the very depths of the best man’s heart for he knows of the many battles that will be started and partly completed during their married life. The bride is worthy of the jewel she won. DARK HORSE WINS TOURNEY Alumni Class of ’23 Wins Tournament held in Newton Armory and Great Crowds Witness Some Fast Playing Twenty-six alumni basketball teams met in a tournament held in the Newton Armory. These teams represented the different classes that have graduated from O. T. H. S. The dope was upset several times in the preliminaries but the best team finally won out when the class of 1923 defeated the class of 1938 by a close score of 42-43. (Continued on page 4) MAID WINS INORDINARY REWARD HAD S. R. O. SIGN ON INSIDE OF HEM Detectives Green and Gustin have scoured the country day and night, the past few days, with massive, jeweled beads of sweat upon their scanty brows, trying to locate the pink satin dress with rosebuds belonging to Mrs. Lyle Hosiery Christian, formerly Miss Martha Johnston. It disappeared from the Christianized Manor, where she resides temporarily. Mrs. Christian was nigh onto franticness. The dress was so beautiful and massive, having the S. R. O. sign on the inside of the hem, which only means “Skanty Raiment Only.” Her maid had left her for a few con-executive days, so the mistress had the pleasure of dressing herself. After trying on a number of dresses the other day, she found that her satin dress with rosebuds was missing. She fluttered through the Manor as rapidly as a turtle goes. Detectives and police were informed of her loss. Every ladies’ wardrobe in town was searched. Every lady met on the streets had to remove her coat and display the dress she wore. But poor Martha stayed at home, very ill and weary. When all this confusion was coming to a straight point, in popped Martha’s maid. “W'hat can be the matter dear Mistress ?” O-oh! Ow-o-ow! didn’t you hear the news about my “Skanty Raiment Only”—it’s gone! My nerves are nearly out-stringed. ‘‘Ho! ho! Mistress, you have the dress on.” “Give me the faint bottle, I am going to camphor; I know why I couldn’t see this dress, there is a teensy-weensy spot on my mirror.” The maid was rewarded the inordinary reward. She will tour the world because of the great reward. She was bestowed with the honor of removing the spot from the mirror. WEATHER FORECAST Last Knight being one of the hottest Knights ever in school caused an awful blizzard to sweep thru the Green Glen near Glover and sharpen the Frosty o’Tooles. There came a Gustin dust which blowed the Sailor from the Woodin house. It melted the High-ice from the Peak. Considering the storm as still coming we surrender the verdict; hot weather next winter. OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER OAK WOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER The World’s Smallest Newspaper Founded in 1919 Entered as Nth class matter in the Postoffice Building. Published Yearly by the Acorn Publishing Co. THE PREPARATION BILL Senator Greene of Sycamore County. Ohio, has just sent his bill of preparation to president Gustin to be intersected. It has been very much the talk, among his once school master, especially Barber McGowen and the star center, ball headed Nicholas, of course Mrs. Martha Christian living near Armstrong, thinks this bill is perfectly all right; of course she and Mr. Greene used to be real chums at school and always took great interest in the U. S. History Class. Oh! yes, I was talking about the preparation bill, I almost got cfT the subject. But Mr. Weisiger. resident of Bronson, Senator Greene’s former school teacher, says he thinks it is all right, because you must always be prepared. SAYINGS FOR ED COLUMN You can lead a fool to chatter but you cannot make him think. A bad head is no disgrace if the badness is only on the outside. A “big man is often just a runt of ordinary size who tcok advantage of a big opportunity. Don’t worry if your rival imitates you. As long as he follows in your tracks he can't pass you. Nature cannot jump from winter to summer without a spring, or from summer to winter without a fall. “Speaking of dry towns’’, remarks a traveling salesman. “I ran into one the other day where the postmaster furnishes pins with every sale of stamps, so the natives can fasten the stamps to the envelopes easily.’’ When the clock struck 12 the other night, father came to the head of the stairway and in a rather loud tone of voice said: “Young man, is your self starter out of order t3night?” It doesn’t matter’’, retorted the young man, “as long as there is a crank in the house.” CURLING IRON CLUB Chief Crimper.-Forest McGowen Assistant _______Curtis Hise Keeper of Irons__Glen Francis Meeting place, in Boiler Room Time, at two a. m. COMMITTEES Crimping Pin Everette Nichols, Carl Johnson and Cora Jane Peak. Rags Bob Andrews, Juanita O’Toole and Gladys Sailor. Marcel Wave— Harold Gustin. Dick Green and Marie Glover. SOCIETY ITEMS Mr. H. Gustin has this morning published a book on “The Advantage of Being Lank and Leany . He is rather interested in the subject—although he is not an example of the chief character in it. “It is better to be lank and leany at forty than to be fat, saucy and a waist-ful at twenty.” At three o’clock Thursday morning an excursion was made by Mr. E. C. Nichols to his home—located half way between the twin cities Bronson and Brothers. He will spend Christmas with his family. One of the most charming social affairs of mid-winter given this summer was the “going-away” party given for Reverend Hise. He is to be married tomorrow at daybreak. All of his friends extend to him their sincerest congratulations. Miss Cora Peak, prosperous Textile Manufacturess of Bronson, leaves Thursday for Paris— where she expects to collect many orders for the new patented rings (engagement, wedding and teething). Mr. Richard Green, general manager of Dewdrop Inn, expects to entertain the members of the House of Representatives on April Fool’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Nichols, rejuvenators, and “Two in One” manufacturers, wish to announce that little Robert Everette through one of his little pranks —suggested the great business they are now engaged in. They are becoming very prosperous in the business. We wish to announce that Mr. R. E. Andrews, who is taking penmanship by mail, can now write a running hand while standing. Mrs. Martin Green, once Frances Knight, has been spending the past three months visiting an old time friend, Calmity Jane, at Rubber on Bouncing Street, a suburb of Welcome. Mr. Forest McGowen, widely known for his success in barber-ing, sailed for Paris on the Majestic to attend a barbers’ convention. One of the purposes of this convention is to find a way to bring back their customers. Since so many women are having their hair bobbed, there is no room for the men in the barber shops. Mr. R. E. Andrews, the technical hand writer, will give the Andrews Farewell Address— based on “Farewell Horrible Writing”, December 36. 1943. Mrs. F. McGowen and small son Forest Jr., accompanied by her mother Mrs. Tom Sailor, will take an extensive tour beginning next week as Forest Jr. will soon be too old to ride for noth-I ing. SHORT NEWS OF THE CITIES Motcrman C. A. Johnson was seriously injured yesterday morning when the city car of Newton hit a rabbit. The car was completely demolished. The motorman was rushed to the hospital. High hopes are entertained for the recovery of the rabbit. Mr. Christian is considerably upset over the fact that the latest fad of his wife (formerly Martha Johnson) is turning his pockets inside out when he is asleep, in order to buy gas for her new airplane. The city of Michael was aroused from its slumbers on Thursday night of last week when a show entitled “The Days of ’23” was given by the McGowen Opera Co. Mr. McGowen and his wife (formerly Miss Gladys Sailor) took the leading parts. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ashcraft, nee Juanita O’Toole, were business callers in Michael on Tuesday. The young couple are expecting to make their home on Washington Boulevard after their extended wedding trip through the East Indies and Africa. Mr. and Mrs. John Sailor of Oakwood spent the week-end visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Andrews of LeRoy, Illinois. Mrs. Lyle Christian and Mrs. Martin Green spent the day shopping in Bronson. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pate, nee Cora Peak, from St. Louis, Mo., are visiting friends in Michael this week. The noted tenor singer, Mr. C. A. Johnson, a member of 23 is to sing in the Victorian Opera at Michael on Thursday. June 30, 1943. Mademoiselle OToole, the famous French comedienne, is scheduled to appear at the Grand Opera in Bronson on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1943. HIGH SCHOOL “NOTS” T e girls’ football team of O. T. H. S. defeated the North Division High School of Danville by a score of 33 to 13. Esther Endicott made a spectacular run the last three minutes of the game and Urith Quick kicked goal. Professor Curtis Hise of the University of Chicago gave a very interesting lecture to the Physics Class. Donald Eason, janitor at O. T. H. S., was severely injured by an explosion of the boilers. He was hurried to the house of Dr. Norman Oakwood and is now improving. Clarence Oakwood. the O. T. H. S. giant, has discontinued school owing to the fact that the school building would have to be remodeled in order for him to get inside. OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER CHURCH NEWS Our noted minister. Rev. Glen Francis, wishes us to announce through our columns that he and the janitor will hold their regular j prayer meeting Wednesday evening as usual. A beautiful large window, donated by Ex-president Gustin to the new church edifice just erected at Michael, was dedicated last night. Rev. Francis officiating. A series of evangelistic meetings are being conducted by Rev. Curtis Hise. He is being assisted by the noted singer, Miss Juanita O’Toole. At the suggestion of O. W. Michael, the rear seats of the new church at Michael have been reserved for Sunday Sparkers. Ambassador Green has laid to rest his talking parrot in Westminster Abbey, Rev. Hise officiating. Mr. and Mrs. McGowen recently made Rev. Glen Frances a present of $0.39 because of the twenty years of happiness his service has afforded them. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andrews, of LeRoy, called on Rev. Glen Francis, asking the return of the $0.19 which they had paid him for his service just twenty years ago, as the investment had not been at all satisfactory or profitable. COURT NEWS Carl Johnston was awarded $10,000 in damage suit against Bronson St. Railway Co. Ross Cox has just returned from the reformatory and says that two terms is long enough for any man. The Movie House in Newtown has just been sold by the authority of the County. Innocent Judge Green— “You are charged with running down a policeman. What have you to say for yourself ?” Johnson—“I didn’t know he was an officer, I thought he was a pedestrian.” Gerald Dalbey came back from Chicago yesterday looking like another man, but Constable Frosty McGowen recognizing him. He is now awaiting his bondsmen. Bus Nichols appeared before the court today applying for a divorce from Lucille Nichols, on account of his ill treatment. He will soon be a poor man, for all his wages are spent by Lucille for rolling pins. GIRLS WANTED I. Huggum and U. Kissem Reference Required. O’TOOLES FASHION SHOP For Women of Taste See Our 57 Varieties BRIGHT SAYINGS Richard was in the habit of borrowing things from the neighbors, so one day when his mother wanted to know what time it was she sent Richard, Jr. He went over to the neighbors and said: “Mamma wants to borrow what time it is.” Little Carlos, Jr., overheard his mother say one day: “That man of mine is sure hard-headed,” so the next day he went up to a visitor and said: “My ma is hard headed because I saw her stick a hairpin clear through it.” Little Lucy overheard her big brother say I sure would love to have a date and she immediately said, “I like candy much better.” Forest, Jr., being a small boy and having a smart mother was asked one day how old he was and he answered “When I’m at home I’m five, when I’m at school I’m six and when I’m on the train I’m four. While Mrs. Christian was sweeping upstairs one morning the door bell rang. Mrs. Christian sent little Lorela to the door to tell the visitor her mother was out shopping. Upon going to the door Lorela said, “Mother is upstairs sweeping, and she told me to come and tell you that she was out shopping.” Mrs. Nichols called little Launcelot in from play to introduce him to her guest. Mrs. Fryingpan. Upon presenting him to Mrs. Frying-pan he said, “Oh. Mrs. Fryingpan, she’s that woman you said gossips so much isn’t she?” The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green noticing her father’s bald head said to her mother, Mamma, why is Papa so bald headed ?” The mother answered, “Why, child, he has so many brains. Well, then Mamma why is your hair so thick ? Mrs. Green paused for a few minutes, then she said, “Oh, go on and play?” 20 YEARS AGO The graduating class of O. T. H. S. published the worst annual yet. The O. T. H. S. Orchestra was arrested for disturbing the peace. Mr. Richard Green started to work on the first one of his chicken houses. He now has buildings to the value of one million. Marie Glover and Esther Endicott skipped school and visited the Fischer. Our famous class poet, Ev-erette Nichols, wrote the following lines: OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP FAIR Annual Spring Fair Dec. 31-38, 1943 B. C. Bring your family and stay all day. or l%3 tk xir ctrroni Produced QU.SHIMMIL STOCK CO. -OAKWOOD ILL 'XROsTf' JKcGCMj Once vpen Vraify Aj berj e f per «� n fri, Tht m With buf d yncrtcOve a n«i, hviif Gig -fh' STf.O '?n wmen rneepj ’SfAwry nVi fnr OWiy . H'S Rtsowrv Jafcs prcrrt ■� Mij SCH«� l tAtp n hr DiSC«ue� fJ The octC� Of S.d.O. .v ACT TOO H CUMIN 6 So Thi (tMpirm'c rue ........4 7w.rn.ir • in -IVV J I r (11 1 Pf ...............3 (Tho f doHtrs) (By 0 iKr rt ■� Tote f if c- Kr liurr bo f r-f itf .j rti llou.f nerc. Mice K«- full 4 ft,«4to pretf.rvf ijooV) Xnr.tf. OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER TO REDUCE (Heart Palpitations) Dear Annie Laurie: I am a senior in high school. I think I am most adorable. All the girls fall for my deep blue, dreamy eyes and my beautiful curly locks. I am critically in love w.th a Sophomore girl who has very, very black hair. Do you think matrimony would be a successful event for us since we both are brunettes? I burn midnight oil many nights grieving over the matter. Please advise me immediately. “Dickibus” Green. Dear Dickibus: Yours is a sad case indeed! Marriage is a grave and serious question, but if carefully and solemnly considered may prove a success. Annie Laurie. Dear Annie I aurie: Please advise us what will cure feet that perspire easily? A most terrible odor results. The Boys of O. T. H. S. Dear Boys: Wash your fe2t on your birthday even tho it does come once a year. Annie Laurie. Dear Annie Laurie: I am very much in love with a young man three years my senior. He knows this, for I have expressed my love for him times without number. But yet he pays very little attention to me. He is very fond of cheese sandwiches, so don’t you think I could win his affections by sending him a dozen of them for his birthday? Juanita O’Toole. Deer Miss O’Toole: It seems to me very thought-fall for you. Cheer up ; you are gentleman’s affections in this way. When he finds you are a good cook I am sure he will fall for you. Cheer up : you are young yet, so do not worry too much cn this subject. Annie Laurie. Dear Annie Ivaurie: My husband is not willing to do the family washing and I am so busy with social functions that I cannot possibly find time to wash. I have considered returning home but as I love my husband dearly and have his welfare at heart I think I am needed here to see that he gets the proper exercise. What do you advise me to do? Martha Christian Dear Mrs. Christian: By all means stay with your husband and see that he does not over work himself. Annie Laurie. Dear Mrs. Annie Laurie: I am a young widow thirty-eight years old. I have three children, the youngest being nine years old. I am very much in love with a young man nineteen years old, who unsuccessfully courted my oldest daughter, but found that our love and admiration was mutual. Would you advise marriage? I trust that you will understand my problem. Mrs. Marie Glover. Dear Mrs. Glover: Where love is concerned age differences should not be allowed to interfere. Perhaps you would love him more as a son-in-law than a husband, but if you love him, by all means accept the proposal. Mrs. Annie Laurie. Dear Mrs. Annie Laurie: I am very much in love with my wife. She wants a man of dough (money). Where there is no dough left she uses the rolling pin on me as though I was really dough myself. Would you advise a divorce suit? Mr. Robert Andrews. My dear Mr. Andrews: My advice is to buy a bakery and learn how to make dough. Surely you would both be happy ever afterwards. Mrs. Annie Laurie. DECLASSIFIED ADS If you’re blind you’ll come to SEE me. When you see this specialty on glass eyes and light bulbs. Eyes Tiklist. CAL AN THE BRAZEL TON Votes Wanted in Race for Mare (Mayor). Name Your Price. C. H. Cronkhite (Cron-kie). If you have bad nerves, of me just take two treatments. When you get nerve enough to take the second you are cured. Nervoculist, Doc. McGowen Vermilion St., Vermilion Bldg. Newtown, 111. Second-hand Powder for Sale, used by the Flour Twins. Offices at Muncie and Oakwood. F. Knight M. Johnston Co. I have Strong Onions for sale. For proof of their strength plant them with potatoes and the eyes will keep them watered. CURTIS HICE, Horticulturist Fairmount, 111. Boys! If your girl screams when you kiss her. feed her ice cream till she can’t scream. GLOVER CONFECTIONERY Fithian. 111. Do want beauty ? I can sell it to you. It is an excellent horse. Glen Francis, Fithian, 111. Young Man! Is your girl too fast? If she is and you want a tamer, try me. Any old maid, any old place. I have Ad-vice for sale. This is an old vice but it’s worth its price. 1919 Temple Building, CORA PEAK. Bronson City. I want an old maid, a maid who makes everything she makes better than it is made by the ordinary maid. RICHARD GREEN Bachelor’s Club, Bronson Blvd. Bronson City. Hair Cuts in Season. Horse Clipping Also. Shaves and Whisker Trims with Horse Razors. Very sanitary work. ' Vermilion Bldg.. Bronson, 111. McGOWEN SON, Barbers Photo Shop Opening. LIKENESS guaranteed. WOODIN STUDIO Room 2007 Temple Bldg. Bronson, 111. We combine internal and external treatment. Great “Two-in-One” Combination of quinine and face powder. NICHOLS and WIFE (Lucille) Rejuvenators I’ve never had a kick about my apartments. The’re so small that there isn’t room to kick, try it! THE TRANQUILITY HOTEL, R. Green, Proprietor. (Continued from page 1) Nichols was the star of the game with his long shots and fast team work. The all star team of the tournament was picked by some very competent judges and Nichols and Andrews of the winning team were picked, they played on the varsity team during their last year in High School. Dick Green, also of the winning team, was picked as the best free thrower tosser in the tourney. A great many people witnessed the game and the tournament was termed a success. The winning team will probably play in the state tournament for HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI next week. (Continued from page 1) the rainy weather and decided to link it with his excuse. So the following excuse (being written by himself) was handed in: Dear Teacher:- Please excuse Forest Jr. for being absent yesterday as he got wet in the a. m. and I had to dry him in the p. m. Yours truthfully, Mrs. Forest McGowen (Gladys Sailor of 1923) LOST AND FOUND Lost—Five senses, somewhere between the ages of 18 and 38. Will pay a handsome reward for their return. R. L. Green. Lost An empty pocketbook. Will give reward if no money is taken from between the linings. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glover announce the marriage of their daughter, Arie Elizabeth Marie, to Mr. Richard Green, son of Mrs. L. Green of Muncie The marriage will Like place at the home of the bride’s parents at high noon, Monday, October 25, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Green will be at home to their many friends after November 18 at Tailholts. All their friends are cordially invited to spend a month with them. SUPPLEMENT TO OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER Dear Annie Laurie: My oldest daughter will he eighteen next spring. She is determined to get married as soon as she is eighteen. If she doe? get married and leaves me I will have to get up and get breakfast and undergo other hardships. Can you suggest any enticement which would win her to stay at home. Mrs. Lucille Woodin Nichols. Dear Mrs. Nichols: As their wedding gift give them half of your house. They would he sure to accept the chance to save rent. Annie I aurie. Dear Annie Laurie: I am a great lover of blonds. My trouble has been in finding a blond who looked on matrimonial life the same ns I do. A friend of mine told me that you ere a blond whose mate had died. Through your section of this newspaper I have come to love you very dearly. Will you marry me? Curtis Hise. My dear friend: Your friend was correctly informed about my being a blond and having a quick end to my matrimony. There seems to be one mistake, however, for Annie Laurie is only my pen name. I am your old blond classmate Carl Johnson. I don’t suppose that you care to let the proposal stand any longer. Lovingly, Annie Laurie. Robert Andrews. Lost—A boxing match, with a red head. Will reward anyone who will find me another match. Glen Francis, Boxer. Lost or Stolen—A stone heart. In its place was left a soft one. Please return the stone one and get the reward. Marie Glover. Lost or Stolen - Somewhere between the heart chords, a lot of love. Will reward any handsome young man who will return my love. Marie Glover. Lost—A peck of time in a bushel of trouble. Forest Mc-Gowen. Lost - A shipment of red face paint and KEEP YOUNG CLAY. Will reward for its return. Marie Glover. Found A bushel of trouble in a peck of spare time. Frances Knight. Found—The lost chord between measures. Martha Johnston, Pianist. Lost An ear drum by the leader of the Anatomy Jazz Orchestra. Finder please return, even though perforated, and receive reward. Melba Cline. Lost—An insinuating remark when dropped by an angry speaker, between blows. Please return to Harold Gustin. Lost Three minutes by the 0. T. H. S. assembly clock. Return to fourth hour and receive lunch on time. Geo. B. Weisiger, Prin. Found By mistake a broken neck in an automobile-airplane collision. Will give it to the first one who calls for it. Carl Johnson. Found A great scientific discovery. How to sell men backbone. Come and try it. Curtis Hise, Butcher. Found—Poor health-while on the way to riches. The poor health is not mine so will sell it to the first customer. Cora Peak. Found—A good position for an honest man. We have refused ail applications yet because they said they were honest. We draw our conclusions from the answers. Lucille Woodin Nichols, Employers’ Agency. Lost An opportunity to jump into the river after a drowning cat. Will give reward for its return. Gladys Sailor McGowen. Found A bad name in a good game. I merely won the stakes. Will reward anyone to make my name better. Buss Nichols. $1,000 reward for the villain that hit Carl Johnson with “Principles of Physics. I’’ Lost—My wife and jewelry, please return the jewelry. Notify Carl Johnson. Lost— My knowledge of perfect English, but will not stand responsible for the damage. Rev. Hise. Wanted- Some brains for my students. Apply G. B. Weis-inger. Mr. C. A. Johnson, agriculture teacher at O. T. H. S. has again assumed his duties there after an absence of two weeks because of the illness of his pet crow. The crow, however, is recovering nicely at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Francis informally entertained the neighbors last evening at a square dance. An exquisite wedding took place Thursday at the M. E. church of Oakwood when Miss Martha Johnston was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Lyle Christian. The Rev. Leland Lawrence officiated. Rice, old shoes and tomatoes were bestowed upon the happy couple by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles O’Toole received word from their daughter Juanita that she will make them an extended visit in the near future. Miss O’Toole has been teaching mathematics and history at the Northwestern University. The Johnson and Son Cafe has good WAITER service. They are paid to WAIT. Come for breakfast and wait for dinner. JOHNSON SON CAFE Fithian, 111. Wanted: A pot washer, bus boy. brass and silver girl, bean table girl and dish washer. O. T. H. S. Cafeteria. I’m bound to bind books better than they are bound by an other binder because the people are bound to buy the best binding. H. GUSTING, Book Binders Bring the material and let me make you a waist. I will keep the WASTE and make it cheaper for you. JUANITA O’TOOLE. Seamstress Oakwood, 111. We Have Annuals for Sale. And-You-All Should Buy an Annual. CLASS OF ’43 School was closed yesterday when’ the circus belonging to Harry Williams stopped at the Fithian Fair Grounds. The McGowen brothers staged a comical act while Signor Carlos Johnson performed his magic tricks. The Junior Class of O. T. H. S. went on a strike today when told that their nex poem for study was written by Ever-ette Nichols, Esq. The principal is investigating and will probably decide in favor of the students. Mary Blackburn fell and crushed a chair in the restroom and painfully injured herself. The Snyder ambulance was called which took her to her home. Dr. Richard Chaffee was called to attend. At this time she is slightly improved. Tho Andrew Twins entertained the assembly on Monday morning with their acrobatic stunts, which are usually performed at home. The students of O. T. H. S. are looking forward to the greatest event of the year. Johnson and McGowen. the world’s famous comedians, are scheduled to appear before the assembly on January. 25, 1943. Johnson and McGowen are post-graduates of O. T. H. S. and the students are much interested in their appearance. BEST CELLARS Among the best cellars found this week, the Sheriff located fourteen stills. We have endeavored to get a line on some of the best cellars. At the revival a negro seemed to be in a period of great emotional stress. An old deacon approached him and asked soothingly: “Brother have you got the spirit?” The negro answered: “Have I, why I’ve got ten gallons in my cellar.” Found in the for sale column: For Sale: A modern six-room house with two story basement Lower story has a capacity of 150 gallons per week. Other story has a good trade worked up which will be given to purchaser. SUPPLEMENT TO OAK WOOD TOWNSHIP ASTONISHER A village in France is reported to have a supply sufficient to last twenty years, stored in a number of caves. We suggest that this be included in the best cellar column. A discussion was overheard in the lower story of our mayor’s residence. John, old boy, this is sure great, how old is it? Oh this is some that I bought in 1913 B. V. D. Well you’ve got me, what does B. V. D. mean. “Why it means Before the Volstead Disaster. That mayor’s cellar can not be included in this column any more as the Sheriff visited him next day. Friends, we hate to make this announcement, but if Uncle Sam don’t change his mind our best cellar column will have to be discontinued. CLASS OF ’23 In this class are members nine. Which nothing could suit quite. They are so very changeable But think themselves are right. These nine compose the class In which fifteen are enrolled. If voting don’t suit them all The ballots are knocked cold. Work wins everything Their motto used to be. Wild roses were their flowers But now just watch and For three years this motto stood, And in the annuals was read But at last it seems no good To those who wish another instead. Today at noon they ballot To tear away the past And install some hurried motto While all know cannot last. 'Tis better to do without Than substitute another For without our motto old Our class will be some other. —Everette Nichols. 28 THE ACORN 1923 Flunk ami the class flunks with you; pass and you pass alone. THE ACORN 22 1931 In HI i'nt nr unit HELEN REEVES November 28, 1906—March 17, 1923 The hearts of the members of the school were again saddened on the morning of March 17th when it was learned that the Junior class had suffered the loss of one of its members in the passing on of Miss Helen Reeves. Helen was a leader in the school activities and stood in highest esteem with teachers and pupils. She was a brilliant student, her name always appearing on the high honor roll. She took an active part in literary society work, in debating, and in music. She had a pleasing disposition and all who knew her were her friends. Her life was not only full of promise for the future, hut it was full of good things accomplished during her few years. Her pleasant manner, her diligence in study, and her pure and upright character will always have an influence for good on the lives of her acquaintances. In the words of the poet: “Our echoes roll from soul to soul And grow forever and forever.” They live on earth in thought and deed, as truly as in heaven. 30 THE A CONN mi JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Junior Class of 1923 entered O. T. II. S. as a bunch of forty-six green Freshmen. We took our initiation as a big joke and prepared to get acquainted. This did not take long, and our first year ended as a big success. In our second year some of our members became happy in the bonds of matrimony, while others quit for various reasons. We had a good representation in athletics, glee clubs, and the other organizations of the school. Our Girls’ B. B. team was champion of the school. In this, our Junior year, we furnished three members for the boys’ basketball team, several for football, members for orchestra and other organizations; also girls’ cheer leader and assistant. Our officers for this year are: President........................Inga Udstuen Vice-President ..................George Dysert Secretary............... Clara Mildred Green Treasurer .........................Glenn Myers Owing to the great amount of talent in our class, it was extremely difficult to pick characters for our class play. Those who do not get to be in the play this year are not dissatisfied, because they will have the chance next year, for it would certainly be a sacrifice for any of our talent to be lost. As it has always been the custom to entertain the Seniors at a banquet, we are going to follow the style and do everything in our power to make O. T. H. S. proud of us. EDNA MICHAEL, ’24. INGA UDSTUEN, ’24. The Juniors are thrifty, there’s no doubt of that; Some of them are slim, while others are fat. We have an advisor, some officers, hut not a class song. But just watch our motto, “Keep on a keepin’ on.” Hope for the best, prepare for the worst and then take the exams. Jt is a long walk that has no spooning Name Ross Cox ..................“Coxey”... Gerald Dalbey .............“Curley”..... George Dysert .............“Georgie”... Martin Green ..............“Mutt”.... Oren Litherland ...........“Breeches” Emil Meade.................“Bill”.... Robert Michael ............“Bob”..... Glen Meyers ...............“Eat”..... Thomas Snyder .............“Tom”..... Grace Anderson ............“Andy”.... Mary Blackburn ............“Mirandy”. Ethel Cromwell ............“Windy”.... Esther Endicott ...........“Es”...... Zonia Goff ................“Shorty .... Clara M. Green.............“Kid”..... Cleo Plotner ..............“Kido”.... Clara Ellen Hume...........“Clarie”.. Thelma Lane ...............“Cutie”... Lillian Lomax..............“Lilly”,.. Marcella Ludwig ...........“Cell .... Delores Maxey .............“Max”..... Helen Mendenhall ..........“Mandy”... Edna Michael ..............“Tess”.... Frances Oak wood ..........“Fritz”... Edith Parker ..............“Dimples”. Urith Quick ...............“Smiley”... Dorothy Sailor ............“Dot”..... Ruth Trimmel ..............“Bobby”.... Inga Udstein ..............“Lena”.... Genevieve Wilson ..........“Jenny”... Eva Voumans ...............“Dutch”.... O to JUNIOR CHARACTERISTICS oooooo Chief Occupation ......Talking to Genevieve Chaffee... ......Kidding the girls........... ......Lopping around ............. ......Breaking things ............ ......Teasing Freshman girls...... ......Laughing aloud ............. ......Xot known .................. ......Trying to vamp somebody..... ......Making a noise ............. ......Potato peeling ............. ......Debating ................... ......Talking .................... ......Making eyes at Curley....... ......Playing a violin............. ......Talking to Kid.............. ......Talking to Kido............. ......Dramatic illustrations ..... ......Squealing .................. ......Losing her temper........... ......Hanging on to Ruth.......... ......Powdering her nose ......... ......Listening .................. ......Studying ................... ......Giggling ................... ......Giggling some more.......... ......Studying Physics ........... ......Writing to Bud ............. ......Blushing ................... ......Tormenting ................. ......Toe Dancing ................ ......Teasing Thelma and El win... Ambition To be a doctor To be an orator To be a lawyer 'To be a handsome boy To be a prize lighter To be slender To be a second Wally Reid To be an athlete To be a Frenchman To be a housewife To acquire brains To be a S. S. Supt. To live in Urban a To be a violinist Her father to be the father of Cleo To be a married man .To be an elocutionist .To drive a Maxwell .To pass teacher’s exams To be popular ,To be pretty .To be a stenographer .To surpass .To tour Europe To go with “Fritz” .To be a school niarm .To cook for Bud .To get a man .To teach dancing .To be called Mrs. H. E. Crawford .To be a minister’s wife H K n rs ■w' 2: 32 THE ACORN im (jr) Jennie Fai_l: Just JOLLJ yuNicns CHv A$ .. TlMxe HA tfAUf. CCh C TiC WN A H'optN ’Tvjj U,, ARArr6 W (T HO or COM a seven BlCKCLe K'A«- VU A little learning is a dangerous thing on quiz days. rH E ACORN 1923 The word Sophomore means “A wise fool.” THE ACORN 35 !9?3 THE SOPHOMORE YEAR Listen, my children, and you shall lieai of the wonderful class of ’25. To all of whom it may concern: You don’t know what a splendid class we are. From our entrance in 1921 we have proven ourselves to be an unusual class. We had fifty-two enrolled, but for various reasons some discontinued their course and by the end of the year only forty-six remained. On the 6th of September, 1922, we re-entered as Sophomores with an enrollment of forty. We were among the first to elect our officers. They were: President .......................Harland Oakwood Vice-President ............................Virginia Eubank Secertary and Treasurer.......................Elwin Andrews Advisor .................................Miss Cline We still kept our motto, “Work and Win”; our class flower, “Pink Rose,” and our class colors, “Pink and Green.” The most important event of the year was the initiation of the Freshmen, which was looked forward to with much expectancy. The Sophomores furnished four boys for the football team, of whom we are justly proud. The first team of the Sophomore basketball boys consists of: II. Andrews, W. Firebaugh. T. Watson, G. Williams and Capt. Melton. This team took second place in the class tournament. The school as a whole began to awaken to the call of girls’ athletics, and the Sophomores produced a splendid team. Both girls and boys took an active part in the glee clubs and literary work. And in later years when we recall The fates and hardships shared by all, And asked which term we think most dear, Of course it will be “The Sophomore Year.” N. OAKWOOD and J. BATEMAN, ’25. Don’t suspect others of things you wouldn’t do. 36 THE ACORN im Gosh, that quiz taxed my guessing ability. FRESHMEN Freshmen are warts on the hands of progress. CLASS OF 26 1923 THE ACORN _22 CLASS OF ’26 We, the class of ’26, entered the Oak wood Township High School September 4. 1922, with an enrollment of seventy-one. We are proud of the fact that our class is the largest ever enrolled as Freshmen in this High School. After two weeks of toil and torment, we were finally initiated at a party and wiener roast, given in honor of us by the Sophomores. The initiation consisted of tying green strings around our ears and making us play drop the handkerchief. We have several boys on the football and basketball teams. We met September 15, 1922, and elected these officers: President......................Julia Chestnut Vice-President.................Wilma Snider Secretary and Treasurer...........Ardith Fox Class Advisor..........Miss Florence Brazelton Later we convened (January 22, 1923) and chose the following class motto: “With the ropes of the past we shall ring the bells of the future.” Class flower: Tea rose. Class colors: Old rose and silver. Although we are Freshmen, So verdant and green, But, nevertheless, We like to be seen. W. S. and M. R., ’26. We wonder how some people who do nothing know when they are through. 40 T H E A C O T’ N 1923 Class Song: “Wearing of the green. THE ACORN 41 }92A GREEN TAFFETA Betty Rowland and her mother were seated in the parlor of their little bungalow. Her father had just started on his evening stroll up town. They lived in a very interesting little town in the richest part of Illinois. It was located in the center of a mining and agricultural region. Betty was a very affectionate daughter, especially with her mother, and her father having formed the habit of loafing, so to speak, she always made use of the few moments while she and her mother were alone to discuss all secret matters. “Mother, I have an invitation to the Junior banquet next Friday night. Of course, to keep up with the rest of the girls, that means a new dress.” Mrs. Rowland, looking up from the paper she was reading, studied awhile and then answered: “Dear, I really don’t think your papa will be willing for another new dress so soon.” With a startled look in her big blue eyes and a quick toss of her curly head, which made her prominent chin and pug nose show all the more, she answered: “Well! mother, you understand how all the girls at O. T. H. S. dress at these High School parties, and I’m a Junior now. This is the first real school banquet I have ever been invited to. Don’t you think I really deserve a real party frock after three years of hard study?” “Yes, I do, but you know how we have to go saving on our money nowadays.” 1 understand how you feel about it, mother, but please won’t you talk to daddy about it? Kathryn just told me today about her new dress and really she’s got a date with Max Freeman for the banquet.” Mrs. Rowland did not answer, but like most mothers she was thinking a great deal about the matter. Mr. Rowland returned home and, after having played a few pieces on the piano for her father and mother, Betty went to bed. 'I'he next morning glad news greeted Betty’s ears, for she was to have a brand-new party dress of nile green taffeta, cream colored lace sleeves and everything.” She had already picked it out; now all she had to do was to buy it. Everything went fine Friday morning and Betty, after kissing her mother good-bye, snatched up her books and lunch and went hurrying down the street singing a mixture of popular pieces. Just as she went around the corner in front of Miller's store she heard someone yell, “Iley, there! Wait a minute on A word in the mind is worth two in the dictionary. 42 THE A C_G K N i 923 a good-looking guy.” She whirled on her heel to see if her ears had deceived her and sure enough it was Max. He was a tall, rather square-built lad. with dark hair that he wore pasted slick to his head in pompadour style. He was a typical example of a high school boy of about eighteen. He ran across the street to meet Betty and walk with her to the car. The high school was located in a grove of trees through which ran a creek. It was a rather large brick building, with four large cement pillars in front. To look at it from the car one would immediately think of peace and happiness. The fat old conductor yelled, “Michael,” and a loud murmur of voices was heard as the students scrambled off the car. 1 he long day finally passed and Betty came home that night in her happiest mood. She could hardly wait for 7:00 o’clock to come, but after an hour of worrying and fussing, as most girls do, she was ready to go. The games had already started before Betty and the Oakwood crowd arrived. Betty, being a very popular little Miss,” was soon taking part in the evening fun. She noticed that Max and Kathryn were not quite so friendly, and wondered what the matter was. The old saying, “Time waits for no man,” was true at this party, and it was soon time to go home. Betty was talking with one of her girl friends when she felt a light tap on her arm and a voice say, “Betty, I’d like to speak to you a few minutes after you get through talking to Ruth.” No one was ever able to find out what Max said to Betty in that “few minutes’ talk,” but anyway she went home with him. That night, as Betty dreamily looked into the mirror of her dressing table, she gave a little happy sigh and then said, You dear little green taffeta dress, I really don’t know whether it is you or I that won Max Freeman.” M. B., ’24. OCO OOOOOO OOG “WHEN YOU COME TO THE END OF A PERFECT DAY” OOGOOO Katherine was a charming and an adorable blonde of eighteen. She was a student of a small college across the mountain stream from her home. It was a bright, sunny noon in June that she was seen winding down the moss-covered path toward the foot-bridge, which was over the mountain stream. “Hello, Willard. Come on out and watch the fish so you can see what you look like, you poor sucker.” Katherine’s eyes were sparkling with joy and happiness. “Now, Kitty, don’t try to ‘kid’ me like that,” responded Willard Bartel, who was a student at the same college as Katherine. Willard’s black hair shone like glazed glass in the sunlight. His face, when he smiled, was crinkled with lines of kindness and his brown eyes danced with mirth. He strode out upon the bridge to meet Katherine. But before he could A miss is as good as her smile. 1923 43 THE ACORN realize what had happened he saw her and the banister of the bridge fall in the foaming stream below. The young athlete dived from the bridge to rescue the unfortunate girl. The current of the stream was so swift that it swished her against a rock and there she clung. The students who were on the campus were now at the scene. Among these students was a gay brunette, who had that terrible tint of jealousy in her small, squinty eyes. “Oh, look, Mary and Betty, Katherine has fallen in the water and Willard has gone in to save her. Isn’t he foolish to risk his life on that little imp?” But as Blanche blurted out these words there was a tremble in her voice and her fists were clinched at her side. “Why, Blanche, you should be ashamed of yourself,” remarked Betty. Willard carried Katherine to the bank and laid her down. The girl’s face was pale, her lips were blue and cold. Her form was lifeless and frail. From among the surrounding people came looks of wonder and awe. For just as they laid Katherine upon the bank, from her pocket dropped a long strand of pearls. It was Blanche who first broke the silence, as usual. “Just what I told you. She is the one who stole Queda Morrison’s pearls. I guess I was right, was I not ?” Everyone seemed shocked, astonished and speechless. Mr. Bryan, who was president of the college, picked up the pearls, put them in his pocket and remarked: “It is time for noon classes now; the students please return to the building. Mr. Nelson, Mr. Bartel and I will carry Miss Wakefield to her home.” Willard returned to his home that evening, after being at Katherine’s home that afternoon. He was weary, melancholy and irritated at the fact of finding the pearls in Katherine’s pocket. He was forlorn, for his future hopes seemed to be broken. In two weeks Katherine was able to return to school. The first morning, as she walked up to one of the buildings, who should she meet but Blanche Kirk. Blanche had been antagonistic toward Katherine during all of her college days, for she was fond of Willard Bartel. But Willard had always given his affections to Katherine. “Oh! You had the nerve to show your little pug face again, did you? Aftei stealing those wonderful pearls?” Katherine’s face turned pale and in her sweet voice there was a tone of anger “Blanche Kirk, what on earth are you talking about? What pearls?” “Don’t try to pull that come-off, for they know all about it. You just as well confess.” Blanche then walked away. “Hello, there, Kitty, how would you like to take another swim today?” jokingly asked Willard, as he stepped out from around the corner of the building. “Hello, Willard! I am terribly worried now. Please, will you tell me what Report cards maketh the heart sick. 44 THE ACORN im made Blanche Kirk say something to me about stolen pearls? If you know about it tell me.” Willard shook his head and then replied, ‘‘Yes, Katherine, I will tell you because I tbink you should know.” They sat down on the stone steps of the building. Willard told her the whole story. Katherine’s face, which always seemed so pleasant, was on this day marked with trouble. Every time Willard bad the chance he would try to cheer her up. That evening, just as the weary girl started for home, she was called into Mr. Bryan’s office. “Miss Wakefield, I wish to talk to you on a very important subject. That is, about the pearls. I should like for you to explain to me why you stole the pearls and give all other particulars.” Mr. Bryan, I did not steal the pearls. I can make no explanation because I did not know the pearls were in mv pocket. You will have to take my word, for it is all I have to say.” “That is poor evidence, Miss Wakefield. If you haven’t any proof then I guess you will have to leave our college. Miss Morrison, please step forth,” From an outer office a well-dressed lady appeared. “You little thief! Don’t think that this will be all, either, for I shall see that this is taken up in court and that you are sent to a reform school,” snarled this lady, shrugging her shoulders. Katherine was shocked, astonished and mad with rage at this statement. She burst into tears and fled from the office. Waiting outside the office was Willard. He went home with Katherine so he could help explain matters to her parents. Three weeks had passed, and Katherine had been sentenced by the court to St. Mary’s School for Girls. It was on the train that morning, when leaving for this school, that Willard bid Katherine good-bye and handed her a bouquet. Six months had passed. Over the Kirk home there hung a gloom of sadness, for Blanche was lying on her death bed. “I want to see Katherine. I have something to tell her and Willard,” cried out the sick girl in a weak voice. Katherine was allowed to return home to see Blanche. It was late one evening when Katherine and Willard walked into Blanche’s room. “Forgive me—forgive me, both of you. It was—I who put the pearls in Kitty’s pocket and I am the one who had the banister fixed to fall off. But I am sorry; I did it because I was jealous, but I am not now. I want both of you to be happy. For—I—am—going—to a peaceful home. Good-bye to both of you.” She then reclined among the pillows and fell asleep never to awaken again. That evening Katherine and Willard went riding in his roadster. Willard, taking Katherine’s left hand, slipped upon her third finger a diamond. From the open windows of Katherine’s home came the melody of “The End of a Perfect Day.” ESTHER ENDICOTT, ’24. Exams are like the poor—we have them always with us. DRGHNIZRTI0N5 ' V ioiwLiteranf i ) Oak Lferarij 5xctij j G ’ Gee Club BcjjS'QeeGU Orchestra. LL FrenchL Club —■ ■— aj.:; 2211 THE PIONEERS oooooo The Pioneer Literary Society met early in the year and elected the following officers: President ............................Thelma Lane Vice-President ..............................Esther Endicott Secretary .................................Everette Nichols Committee..............Glover, Michael and Dalbey We won only one of the three literary programs given this year, although we won four of the six debates. Although we are now six points behind we are working doubly hard and with the aid of our advisors, Miss Cline and Miss Judy, we are trying to keep the standard set for us by other winning Pioneers. T. L., ’24. We are all good sports. Endicott, Lane, Nichols, Michael, Glover, Dalby. 1923__________THE ACORN____________47 R. Green, Andrews, Knight, H. Oakwood, F. Oakwood. THE OAKS OOOOOO The Oaks Literary Society met with a membership of seventy-eight early in the school term and elected the following officers: President .....................................Robert Andrews Vice-President .................................Frances Knight Secretary ...................................Frances Oakwood Advisors...........Miss Calanthe Brazelton, Miss Leah Eldridge The President appointed three of the members as a Program Committee. They were: Frances Knight. Clara Green, Harland Oakwood. These three members with our two faithful advisors succeeded in arranging three very good programs. Our first program was a Longfellow program, presented on October 27th. The second program on December 22d was on living American authors, and our last program was given February 2d. This was a Civil War program. Of these series of programs between the Oaks and Pioneers we have won the second and the third. We also have won two debates. Throughout the entire year every member has shown a wonderful spirit and done all that was asked of them toward the betterment of the society. A cup was presented to the Oaks early in the year for winning the contest held between the Oaks and Pioneers three years out of five. Every member is working hard to win the final program this year for the society. The pass word is pep. 48 the acorn 1023 1. Cromwell, Patterson, Murphy, Udstuen, Swaim, Galaspy, Wilson, Lane. o' ox! Fahey, McClure, Rebmann, Jenkins, McClain, Snider, E. Fox, M. Oak wood, Cooke. 3. ainwright, Plotner, F. Brazelton (advisor), F. Oakwood, Bateman, Parker, Rogers, Dossey. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB 00000c 'Flic Girls’ Glee Club met and organized early in the year, under the leadership of Miss Florence Brazelton. The officers elected for the year were: President .................Frances Oakwood Vice-President .................Edith Parker Secretary and Treasurer.....Johanna Bateman They made their first public appearance with the Boys’ Glee Club at the Senior play, where they sang “My Golden Knight.” The girls have taken an active part in the assembly-room singing and are expecting to make a good record for the year. Jt isn't the high-toned girl who is a soprano singer. OBmp 19-3 'I' H E A C O R N 49 1. H. Andrews, Dysert, Katcliflf. F. McGowen, Crawford, E. Andrews, H. Oakwood. 2. B. McGowan, Murphy, R. Andrew’s, H. Johnson, Francis, C. Johnson. 3. Meade, M. Green, Nichols, Cline (advisor), R. Green, N. Oakwood, Sailor. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB oocooo The Roys’ Glee Club met the first of the year and elected the following officers: President ...................Robert Andrews Vice-President .............Forest McGowen Secretary and Treasurer...........John Sailor Advisor ..........................Miss Cline With the exception of the Senior play the Cilee Club did not do much the first part of the year, but plans were laid for a more active organization the last part, including appearances in the assembly and other public places as well as an entertainment of the Girls’ Glee Club and Orchestra. M. G., ’24. The opening number of a glee club will clear the aisles of a crowded house. 50 THE ACORN 1223 1. C. Myers, C. Hrazelton ((director), M. Oak wood, Michael, H. Oak wood, Goodrich, Green, Plotner. 2. Fox, Goff, Johnston, Sadler, G. Myers, Quick, C. Oak wood. THE ORCHESTRA OOOOOO The Orchestra is one of the first organizations to hold a meeting in the fall and the only one to hold regular meetings each week during the year. This year it is the largest orchestra that O. T. H. S. has ever had and we are earnestly striving to make it the best one also. We have furnished music for the following occasions: The Fall Festival, school parties, Senior Play, and are expecting to supply the music for the Junior Play and May Day Festival. In the spring we are going to give a concert with the aid of the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. The prospects for next year’s orchestra are very promising and we should like to have among our group one who plays the clarinet or flute. First violins—Ardith Fox, Hazel Saddler, Cleo Plotner, R. Green. Second violins—Helena Goodrich, Zoma Goff, Zora Quick. Cornets—Glenn Myers, Harland Oakwood, David Johnston. Saxophone—Mildred Oakwood. Double Bass—Claude Myers. Drums—Clarence Oakwood. Piano—Edna Michael; substitute, Edith Fox. EDNA MICHAEL. ’24. If you have lived near a cornet-player, you can stand anything. 51 T II E A C O R N 1922 Parties INITIATION PARTY It has always been the custom to initiate the Freshmen, in this way making them better acquainted with each other and with the customs of the school. On September i6, 1922, the Sophomores entertained the school with an initiation party for the Freshmen. The boys were told to go upon the platform in the assembly and take off their shoes. The girls were made to play “Drop the handkerchief,” with green strings tied to their ears, after which a wiener roast was given on the campus near the creek. Dancing and party games were the main features of the evening after the initiation. Four Freshman students furnished music for the dancing. PARTY FOR ATHLETES The Girls’ Athletic Association entertained the boys’ basketball and football teams at a mid-semester party. The fore part of the evening was spent in dancing, the music being furnished by the High School Orchestra. Several stunts were given by various members of the Girls’ Association. Some of the stunts were a “bawl” game, a word stunt, a dumb orchestra and a mock wedding which was in honor of one of the teachers. The word stunt was a short play taken from the words subjected, rejected and ejected. One of the acts of this playlet was when the irate father kicked his daughter’s boy friend from the room. During this act the song, “On Higher Ground,” was sung. All the stunts were loudly applauded. During the mock wedding, the bridal bouquet of gorgeous blue and red streamers was presented with due ceremony to the teacher and her fiance. hen the party ended at ten the girls felt that they had successfully enter-tamed the boys’ teams and had shown their appreciation of the good work of the teams. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE PARTY On January the twenty-seventh the Freshman class gave a party for the Sophomores. The hours were from seven to ten o’clock. This was a costume party, which afforded much merriment. Two of the teachers were dressed to represent twins. Others were dressed as gypsies, valentines, and the Gold Dust twins. Our “freshies” put on a splendid program consisting of declamations, songs, musical readings, violin and saxophone duets. Many games were played Some pupils have been exposed to four years of education without catching it. THE ACORN i3 19£3 and at nine o’clock refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. There were about sixty guests present. The Sophomores voted our Freshman class charming entertainers. SENIOR-JUNIOR PARTY The Senior-Junior party was given as a Christmas party. The decorations were “in tune” with the season. In the front of the assembly stood a Christmas tree and who should happen in that evening hut old Santa himself. A big snow had come up during the party and when Santa dropped in he had real snow all over his suit. Santa favored each of the crowd with a large, delicious popcorn ball. There were also other dainty refreshments served in the cafeteria; East India sandwiches (decorated in Christmas colors), deviled sandwiches and bon bons. The first of the evening was given over to stunts. Games were later introduced, while those who wished danced and others played card games. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior Banquet is to be held some time in May. The Juniors are planning to make this a wonderful banquet. The assembly will be decorated in Senior colors, in honor of the Senior class. This is the time when the girls come dressed in their gorgeous dresses for this great festivity and the boys also look their best. The Sophomores will entertain and serve the banquet. Toasts will be given by several of the students and also the faculty. Dancing will be the feature of the evening after the banquet. Better not know so much than know so much that ain’t so. 54. T HE ACORN O. T. H. S. ALUMNI “It is true that without an alumni we have no post graduate unity.” The Oakwood Township Alumni is the only organization through which the past graduates of the High School have a way to work and work together. There are about one hundred members of this alumni at present. The first meeting was called on Friday June 9, 1922, the purpose of which was to elect officers for 1922. Wilbur Endicott was elected President, with Bernice Rebman as Vice-president. Irene Berkley was made Secretary and Treasurer. The first event staged by the efforts of the new officers was a party at the High School. At this time dues of 25c per member were paid. It was planned at this time to have a picnic in August at Rogers Park, Covington, Ind. The picnic at Rogers Park was a success. The next thing planned was an alumni dance at the High School. A committee was appointed and procured an orchestra. The dance was on. Since then there have been no meetings, but it is hoped with the new class of 1923 graduated, we will have another crew of peppy workers and good leaders that can place the social activities of this organization on top. As the saying is, “We are here to serve.” Is there anything that we can do for you? V. L. ’21. Don’t worry, we put out an annual once. ATHLETICS THE ACORN 1923 56 Parker, Wood in, Wilson. Armour, (advisor) Endicott GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A group of about fifty girls interested in athletics formed a strong organization called the “Girls’ Athletic Association.” The officers who were elected for the year are: Advisor ..................................................Miss Armour President ................................... Esther Endicott Vice-President ......................................Genevieve Wilson Treasurer .............................................Lucille Woodin Secretary ...............................................Edith Parker A point system and the sports for competition by the members were decided upon by a committee elected for that purpose. During the fall, volley ball and tennis were enjoyed by the girls who participated. For entertainment and the introduction of new members into the association. a hike and wiener roast was given early in the fall. The plans for the winter are basketball and indoor baseball. Shortly after Christmas the Girls’ Athletic Association entertained the Boys’ Athletic Association at a very delightful party. ESTHER ENDICOTT, ’24. Many are dead in Bronson, but they don't lie down. THE ACORN 5? 1923. R. Green M. Green Nichols. THE BOYS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President .................................. Everette Nichols Vice-President ..................................Martin Green Secretary ...................................Richard L. Green Treasurer ...........................Mr. George B. Weisiger The members of the Association met in September and selected the officers mentioned above to carry on its business for the school year. 1922-1923. It has been conducted upon a businesslike basis and has succeeded financially. It seems probable that there will be nearly $100 left in the treasury over expenses for the year. There was co-operation on the part of every member which made success easy to obtain. We wonder how some fellows shave vith all their cheek. 58 THE ACORN 1923 ATHLETICS As the curtain rolls down on this season’s athletics, and we reflect over our victories in Football, our records made in Basketball and the bright outlook for Track, we are all justly proud to say, this has been the best year O. T. H. S. has ever witnessed in athletics.” The football team won more games this season than were won by the three previous teams in three years. We saw the first “Home-Coming” day gloriously celebrated when so many old alumni came back and amid flying “Purple and White” streamers, old familiar yells, assisted by the band, we cheerfully watched our old rival, Rossville, go down in a crushing defeat (score 39-6). The team showed more determination, co-operation in every way, more “come-back” when needed, and more real love and knowledge of the game itself. There were twenty-six who answered the call, twice as many as ever before. The squad held up to twenty-two the last week of practice, an act to be appreciated by the school as a whole. Increased material and impressive co-operation on every side is putting O. T. H. S. on a solid foundation. We dislike to think of the faces we will miss on the gridiron and the basketball floor next year, but we smile when we think of the rich amount of material and the strong nucleus still remaining. '1 he basketball squad is at this time nervously awaiting for the whistle to blow for our first game in the District Tournament. The team has better chances to win a higher place than fourth, which it did in the County Tournament. 1 rack season will open about March 15th, and the boys are determined to make this year a “Banner Year” in every department in athletics. I he financial receipts will be greater than ever before this season, estimating a total of at least $725.00 and a surplus of $100.00. Spring football will again be used this year as an invoice for next fall. C. H. C. Football should be settled by arbitration. 1923 1' H E ACORN 59 TEAM: G. Myers, R, Green, McGowen, Litherland, M. Green, R. Murphy, M. Melton, Meade, A. Melton (captain), Plotner, C. Myers. SQl'AI): Cronkhite (coach), L. Johnson, Chaffee, Blue, Watson, Firebaujfh, Ratcliff, Henry, Hise, Craw- ford, Downing, Bloomer, Myers, McGowen, Nichols, R. Green, Litherland, Sailor, M. Green, R. Murphy, M. Melton, Meade, A. Melton (captain), Plotner, C. Myers. A high school is known by the athletics it keeps. 6o THE ACORN 19 2 3 FOOTBALL When the call was given for football twenty-six of the best athletes responded for practice. Out of these only seven were old heads at the business. Arnold Melton was the captain and F. McGowen assistant captain. Under the leadership of Coach Cronkhite and his two captains Oakwood had a successful year. G. Myers as half back and one of the best line plungers made an all county half back. Richard and Martin Green were two players who were very hard and consistent fighters. Nichols is a man that any team will be proud of. Out of ten games played this season six were won, two ties, and two lost. F. A. M. ms? EMBLEM WINNERS G. Myers Football Basketball Litherland Football Basketball R. Green Football Sailor Football Firebaugh Football Basketball A. Melton Football Basketball M. Melton Football Henry Football G. Dalbey Basketball C. Myers Football M. Green Football Basketball Nichols I'ootball Basketball Blue Football McGowen Football R. Michael Football Meade Football Plotner Football R. Andrews Basketball Men of letters. T II E A C O R N 61 1EL ROBERT ANDREWS (“Bob ) Bob. our speedy little running guard, will leave us this year and the squad will miss him. He was fast, a hard player at all times and one of the best dribblers the school has had. EVERETTE NICHOLS (“Buss ) — “Buss seemed the mainstay of the whole team, when he went good all was well with the rest. We all dislike to see him leave. He was chosen on the second all-county team. WM. FIREBAUGH (“Bill )- “Bill was fast, scrappy, and instrumental in starting the scoring in several games by dropping an almost impossible one in from the side. We look to him for a great deal next year. ORIN LITHERLAND (“Britches )—Litherland was a lucky find for this year’s team. He was almost an ideal back guard at times. He is tall, strong and speedy, and always at his post. He was chosen on the second all-county team. GERALD DALBEY (“Curley )—“Curley was unlucky again on account of being sick. He was a whirlwind in our first game, caging six. After this the “jinks seemed to have something to do with the ball. He was fast, a hard worker and we expect him to be a big asset to the team next year. GLEN MYERS (“Myers”)—“Myers was fast, scrappy and a hard one to keep away from the ball. He demonstrated what he could do in the Homer game by caging seven from the center. He will be a strong forward for next year. MARTIN GREEN (“Mutt )—“Mutt was noted for being smothered by both guards and center end then easily push a ball through a tiny opening to the basket. He was the best hand we had on free throws and looks good for “Bill’s” pal again next year. ARNOLD MELTON (“Melton”) — “Melton played back guard. He was full of scrap all the time and should make a wonder for next year. His determination which he also displayed in football was admired by all. A comedy of errors is never appreciated when put on by the home team. 6)2 THE ACORN I923 1. E. Andrews, Myers, C'ronkhite (coach). Palmer, Crawford. 2. H. Andrews, McGowen, Watson, Green, Gustin, Williams. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Other Teams O. T. H. S. At Alvin 1 34 O. T. H. S. Ogden 33 16 Ogden Potomac 27 20 O. T. H. S. Homer 22 28 O. T. H. S. Alvin 29 25 Alvin Catlin 26 30 Catlin Homer 33 20 Homer Catlin 9 13 O. T. H. S. Totals 1S6 196 COUNTY TOURNAMENT = Rankin 17 O. T. H. S 22 Henning 27 O. T. H. S 22 Alvin 25 O. T. H. S 22 T otals Totals 66 At Catlin panic: “Is there a Christian here? Can't some one pray?” THE ACORN 63 1913 BASKETBALL OOOOOO The basketball team was more successful this year than last year. More victories were won through the season and the team won fourth place in the county. Two men, Nichols and Litherland, made All-County second team. The team had come back this year when they were behind. More come-back and fight when losing was an outstanding point this year in all our athletics. Although we lose Nichols, Bob and Litherland, the whole defensive end of the floor, we drew a sigh of relief when we cast our eyes over our second team men. Claude Myers and Gorman Williams will make a pair of guards hard to beat. Both these men played substitute on the first team. They are both fast, hard workers and their assistance this year has been appreciated a great deal. Firebaugh will probably shift to center next year, with G. Myers, M. Green and G. Dalbey as forwards. Elwin Andrews plays well at either end of the flo'or and will cause the forwards a little worry next year as will his brother Harmon Downing. Izard and L. Crawford as forwards, and Henry, Sailor and Ratliff as guards also add to the material for next year. Downing and Watson also bid fair for center position. Never before has the interest in practice and more than two full teams been so enthusiastic as this year. This true blue spirit of love for the game and pride for the school is appreciated by all those on the teams and the coach. As a closing word we wish to take this opportunity to thank you heartily, second team; all of you, for your assistance and loyalty, and earnestly hope that you, too, will enjoy the same kind of followers. —C. H. C. High School without athletics would be like bacon without eggs. 'al3ll|JB UB JOJ IUOOJ Sa (Blu 3UoXj3AJI o 6 S 7 ( o M u O uo aitiOQ w?ft 'ol'lO Vr f 00 )) VC) iUB { ,, UdAdC S O 0 , ) , {Un Sc Sd 1 b p - Y Jj • t-9 NHOOV aH1 1923 THE ACORN 6 .. HFi-f M uTT 'JupC-E Tvrfo «c a O ’ Ba i 6an' , yt c a wi orfC The more waist the less speed. m 66 THE ACORN 19.A3 cro n es Cruns 1 t 3 4 Jo i r? + e iirh'f K,t 'v0, . rrt' LJ h ut u, quI J J o S n S a y f _im _ T ey , Giggling is a joy to him who is destitute of wisdom. 1923 THE ACORN 62 CALENDAR Sept. 4—Registration. Sept. 5—School starts with about 153 students. Sept. 6—Freshies gaze in awe and wonder. Sept. 7—More students—now 158. Quite a swarm. Sept. 8—Everyone getting accustomed to school. Sept. 11—Leona fell downstairs rushing to class. Sept. 12—Tommy Snyder jumps to ceiling trying to avoid the spouting of the drinking fountain. Sept. 13—Hise gives one use of cork in Physics class—cork legs! Sept. 14—Boys practice for football for the first time. Sept. 15—Freshmen initiation! Freshmen embarrassed to tears. “Ain't we got fun.” Sept. 18—Freshmen divided into the two societies, Oaks and Pioneers. Sept. 19—Officers and advisors of the two societies chosen. Sept. 20—First “pep” meeting. Sept. 21—Snappy “pep” meeting just before luncheon. First Freshman class meeting. Sept 22—Everybody anxious for Saturday to come so as to witness the football game vs. Villa Grove. Sept. 25—The rhythm drills in the Typewriting class sounded as if a blacksmith was pounding on an anvil. Sept. 26—Frosty McGowen announced that the yell” leaders be put on “prohibition” (probation) for a certain length of time. Sept. 27—A hen laid an egg in Marie Glovers' Ford. Sept. 28—Everybody studying for exams. Sept. 29—Seniors debate about love affairs in English class. Oct. 2—It is Monday, but everybody seems happy. Oct. 3—Poor Lucille Woodin is abused in the Physics Lab. Girls are jealous of her notebook grade. Oct. 4—Mutt Green’s bandaged head attracts much attention. Oct. 5—Bill Meade was asked to please stay in his own seat.” Oct. 6—The girls and boys go to Fithian, Oakwood and Collison, giving veils, to show our “pep.” Oct. 9—Edith Murphy favors a group of girls at noon with a musical selection on a comb. Oct. 10—Everyone togged” in best clothes to get their pictures taken. Disappointed. Rain! Rain! Oct. 11—The sun is more generous. Oct. 12—Pictures taken for the Annual, the “Acorn.” Oct. 13—Friday the “thirteenth”—unlucky day—there is no school. Oct. 16—Johnny Sailor and Russel Downing after playing football look as if they had been in a wreck. Oct. 17—Pooh! but it is cold! Oct. 18—Girls’ Athletic Association meeting. “Hello” said Satan as he picked up the telephone receiver. THE ACORN 68 L9IA Oct. 19—First Junior debate in the Assembly. Oct. 20—Fall Festival. No school! Oct. 23—Candy! Candy! Everybody is eating candy. Left-overs of the Fall Festival. Oct. 24—Dick Green learned how to sweep. He learned from sad experience down at the Station, when Seniors were selling candy. Oct. 25—Miss Kelly Brazelton nearly fainted when informed by one of the Seniors that Shakespeare lived during the Puritan age. Oct. 26—Fountain washes powder from Miss Kelly’s nose. Oct. 27—First literary program given by the Oaks. Oct. 30—Bish was reminded in Eng. II class that the recitation room is no place to eat candy. Oct. 31—Coxie wanting a date with some girl for the Rossville game. Nov. 1—Miss Cline in Shorthand II pronounced “pique” (a material for clothing) as peak, and she wants to know what kind of material that is. Nov. 2-3—Quarterly exams. Nov. 6—Typical Monday, everyone asleep, the day after the night before. Nov. 7—Harry Williams has a broken arm. Nov. 8—Pioneers practicing for their first program. Nov. 9—Frances and Juanita receive sharp glances from Miss Cline. Oh! what could they be doing? Nov. 10—Football game vs. St. Joe. Last game on O. T. H. S. grounds. Nov. 13—First Pioneer Literary program. Pioneers win! Rah! Nov. 14—“Nothing Doing.” Nov. 15—Some more of nothing. Nov. 16—Girls are asked not to accompany football boys to the games. Nov. 17—Someone ? ? ? was kind enough to dismiss school at noon for Miss Judy. But it had to be done all over again. Nov. 20—Mr. Cronkhite was surprised in Zoology, it was the first time that the whole class had studied their lesson. Nov. 21—Miss Cline is so tickled she couldn’t dismiss Assembly, so Mr. Weisiger had to. Nov. 22—Senior class meeting. Nov. 23—Quite a commotion in Assembly last period, Seniors decide to clean house. Nov. 24—No school. Nov. 27—Typewriting door arrives! Thank goodness! Nov. 28—Elwin Andrews’ mind went visiting, for he forgot to go to Ancient History class. Jan. 1—No school. Jan. 2—Fire Drill. We looked to see the walls fall in any moment. Jan. 3—Bish Williams throws aside one of his characteristics, namely, bashfulness, and talks to May Jenkins. Jan. 4—Girls’ Glee Club practice—some croaking! Jan. 5—Orchestra practice—nothing but discord! Jan. 8—Seniors have a snowball fight. So much powder was lost from their faces that all the girls took cold! Ka-choo! It would help some fellows if opportunity broke in the door. THE ACORN j923 69 Jan. 9—Mary Blackburn wears a good luck ring during French quiz. She says the fates are surely against her. Jan. 10—Although the Freshmen were requested not to play with the cat in the Assembly, a Junior and Senior girl took care of it during one of the periods. (Upperclass men always set good examples.) Jan. 11—Seniors give their play, entitled “The Busy Liar.” The Seniors were about as busy preparing for the play as the liar in it. Jan. 12—Recuperation. Jan. 15—Russel Downing and Cleo Woodard were placed on a front seat in the Assembly. “Boys, if you act like children, you will be treated as they!” Jan. 16—Assembly as cold as a refrigerator! Jan. 17—Edna Bock and “Dutch” Reed adhere to Freshmen customs; they came to school eating “all-day suckers!” Jan. 18-19—Quarterly exams. Jan. 22—New rules are established for the passing to classes. Learning “slow, but sure.” Jan. 23—Esther Endicott finds Dick Green’s picture in her desk. “With love” was written on the back of the picture. Jan. 24—The Misses Brazelton talked French to Mr. Cronkhite in cafeteria— he gazed in space! Jan. 25—Agriculture class went to Champaign. “Don’t you wish you were a boy?” Jan. 26—Hise argues the theory (that everyone is doomed, no matter how bad or good one is). Poor old chance for some of us angels! Jan. 29—Who bit Inga on the nose? Jan. 30—Ethel Cromwell came to school at 2 :oo o’clock. “Better late than never.” Jan. 31—Esther shies at a mouse. It was “dead,” too. Feb. 1—Township S. S. Conference held at O. T. H. S.—Oakwood M. E. wins banner. Feb. 2—Oaks’ Literary program—Civil War program and a lot “o’ niggers.” Pioneers win the debate. Feb. 5—Junior play cast met at 12 o’clock. Feb. 6—More orchestra practicing. Sounded as if someone was scratching his fingers nails on the blackboard. Feb. 7—Girls wear red bandanas around their necks. Probably they were cold! Feb. 8—Basketball tournament begins. Feb. 9—Miss Judy went “stone” blind. She received a diamond ring. Feb. 12—Some “Freshie” girls sew buttons on the back of their stockings. They didn’t want the young Rudolph Valentinos” to get ahead of them! Feb. 13—“A cough and sneeze party in the Assembly.” Everyone trying to catch the “flu.” Feb. 14—Thelma Lane had her hair marcelled. It was “purty,” too! Feb. 15—Quite a menagerie in the Assembly. A cat and a dog contributed to the number. Feb. 16—Pioneer Literary program. Feb. 20—The Senior class met and decided to send a bouquet of roses to one of our beloved classmates, Lucille Woodin, who is critically ill with pneumonia. Feb. 21—Lorine Jenkins said in an oral theme that “she wished to get married some day.” Oh, isn’t it sad! ! ! ! A date is three hours of canned companionship ordered in advance. 70 THE ACORN 1923 Feb. 22—Mr. Cronkhite had a “blow-out.” Late in the Assembly. Feb. 23—Industrious girls! The Rest Room is “spick and span.” Feb. 26—Annual Staff pictures sent off. Ho-hum- Feb. 27—“Ted” Sailor loses her sandals in a mud puddle. Feb. 28—John Sailor and Dick Green hid in the Gym. so as to be near the cafeteria when the bell rang. Sad! Sad! but they were locked in and didn’t get any luncheon. Mar. 1—“Oakwood Lish,” the O. T. H. S. cat, presides over Typewriting II class. He stationed himself very sedately on Miss Cline’s desk while the class worked. Mar. 2—“Big feed in the cafeteria, ice cream ’n everything.” Mar. 5—Lots of pupils out on account of the wind storm. Mar. 6—Dutch Reed and George Dysert have a silent battle. George held her hands and she said, “Oh, George, leave me alone.” Mar. 7—Thomas Watson hugs the radiator in the library. Mar. 8—Juniors decide to postpone their play. Mar. 9—Substitute teacher leaves. Mar. 12—All the teachers back at school. Mar. 13—Juniors work hard on class play. Mar. 14—War declared. Plotner on the defensive; Clara wins. Mar. 15—Buss and Frosty hid the bread in the cafeteria. Frosty called out of class to help collect the bread. Mar. 16—Seniors go to Danville to take teacher’s exams. Mar. 19—Esther Thomas trains Maynette Rebman in the Assembly. Mar. 20—French TI has spelling match—Martin and Frances head the list twice. Mar. 21—First day of spring. Mar. 22—Quarterly exams begin. Horrors! Mar. 23—Junior Play. Mar. 26—Pioneers and Oaks choose best Declamation and Extempore speakers. Mar. 27—Grand fuss ? ? ? ? ? Mar. 28—Easter vacation. April Fool—Annual goes to press. Never put off till the night before tlie examinations the lessons you should get today. 1923 THE ACORN 71 What io TWIN'S Mutl 2. w«r( Twos® s lltt OR CARL ' MMt-MA cto� o-co«mN -- asmY -Tney JtneUi History ootH ! ! � tr HE'RtuUtS CoMCPy iw ei e. NF6TEK Two things in this life for which we are never fully prepared: Twins! 72 THE ACORN im Where mothers may find their wandering boys at night. 74 T HE ACORN 1923 3J0b s “Our Funny Paper” (1) T. L.—Polly. (2) Bob A.—Harold Teen. (3) Gen. Wilson—Maggie. (4) Mr. Chestnut—Walt. (5) K. Crawford—Jeff. Mr. Cronkhite (announcing a football game)—Everybody that has clothes come. Wanted—Someone to talk to “simp” Oakwood. Dick Green (in Ag.)—I wish to ask the Dairy Cattle a few questions. Miss Judy—How tall is an ostrich ? Miss Carpenter—I think six or seven feet, aren't they? Miss Judy—Y es, they can be compared in height with Mr. Weisiger. Information Bureau: Please tell us what kind of fertilizer Bob Andrews uses to make his whiskers grow. Genevieve W.—Thelma’s as cute as a button. Isn’t she? Jo. B.—Yes, every time you press on her, she’s off. , Richard Green (closing the bus door)—Oh, I got your coat! Gladys Sailor—You can’t have my coat, but you can have my arm. Harmon Andrews—Father, can you sign your name with your eyes shut ? Father—Why, certainly! Harmon—Please sign my report card then. Wilma Snider (in assembly room)—1 have lost my oral theme. Please may I look in my coat pocket to see if it is there? Joe—Thelma, are you going to Catlin, and who with? T. L.—Yes, and I’m going with Twin. Joe—Which one? T. L.—I don’t know. He called over the phone this time. Junior Boy Making a Date Coxie—Edith, will—er-er—you go to—er—Rossville with—er-er—me? Edith P.—Er-er—no. I’m sorry, Coxie. Coxie—Er-er—so’m I! It’s a wonder John Sailor’s eyes don’t get sore winking at Mildred Jackson so much. Dutch—This old Algebra aggragates me! Caps cover a multitude of fools. 1913 THE A C O R N 25 Miss Judy—What are the fundamental principles in Geometry? N. Oakwood—Why, that part where it tells about those old men.” Miss Eldridge—“Give me a description of good jelly. V. Carpenter.—It should stand up and quiver. (Eng. II.) Kelly B—Who were Sir Walter Scott’s ancestors? Arnold Melton—Why, his Grandma and Grandpa, I suppose. Joe—Thelma, how did you get your hand hurt? T. L.—Getting out of the OVERLAND. The following verse of exquisite beauty was placed in Frances Knight’s desk with Martin Green’s name signed to it: “My dreams of gladness are over; you cannot, “dear heart,” wonder why! You took all my cheer away when you bade me A fond but last good-bye. I have now hut memories to cherish But the flame in my heart will still burn.” (Signed) MARTIN GREEN. Cronkhite (instructing the P. T. class)—Now, boys, lie on your hacks and work your feet as though you were on a bicycle. (One stops.) Cronkhite—Why did you stop? Clarence O.—I’m coasting, sir. Lavon—What makes the leaves turn red in the fall ? Norman O.—They are blushing to think how green they have been all summer. Martha Johnston—Gee! I bet our song won’t be any good.” Edna Bock—How many are in your quartet? Breeches—I don’t know what to do with my week-end. Frame—Why don’t you keep your hat on it? Cleo and Clara were in an automobile collision and a passerby asked Clara if her husband was driving. Clara replied, “Not yet.” Miss Eldridge—How are chickens and eggs kept in cities? E. Murphy—Cold packed. Miss Armour (in Physiology class)—What gas makes fire burn? Ralph Reeves—Fire. When Esther Endicott’s friend from Urbana calls on Sunday night she comes to school on Monday talking about purchasing diamonds. She wears a fraternity pin, and you know what that means. Miss F. Brazelton (while giving sentences to French class on front row)— You people in the back row don’t feel too easy; I’m liable to jump back there any minute. Of all the fools beyond all hope is the fool who writes the annual dope. THE ACORN 76 ism Things NEVER Seen at O. T. H. S. 1. Norman O. telling jokes. 2. Genevieve W. giggling. 3. Thelma L. talking. 4. Six boys and three girls in library. 5. Joe B. hunting some one to work her geometry. 6. Harmon A. growling about Zoology. English teacher—What is a woivenne t Miss Sullivan—It is some person who was born in Michigan. Miss Judy (in History class)—What kind of soldiers did they have? Eva Youmans—Borrowed soldiers. Kelly Brazelton (in English II class)—What does initiate mean? (No one could answer.) Then what does initial mean? It means the first word in your initial. Miss Judy—Tell about Heinrich Schliemann. Ralph Snyder—He was a German, but he was horn in America. H. Goodrich—I wish the man who dug geometry out of the ground had never been born. ' ' F. Illk—I wouldn’t care if he had been born, just so he hadn’t lived. Frances Knight (in English IV class)—Most of Webster’s best speeches were given before his death. Conky (in Ag. class)—What would a hog that had cholera and got over it be called? G. Dysert—A lucky bird. Judy and Ford A teacher left school one day at two, Of course as usual she was hurrying thru; And she and the Ford got stuck by the barn, But I guess that it didn’t do any harm. There were some boys got excused, Because they saw the teacher was all confused. Just as the boys stepped out at the door, They sure could hear the old Ford roar. She pushed down the lever And shoved in the clutch. That’s what made the old Lizzie talk Dutch. It wasn’t only a minute or two, Until Miss Judy’s trouble was thru. Once more she went up the road with glory. And this is the end of our little storv. C. J. and F. M., ’23. It is better to fool with a bee than to be with a fool. THE ACORN 77 3923 George Dysert (translating in French)—Thrice I put my arms around her—that's as far as I got, Miss Brazelton. Harold Crawford has the habit of sending his love pats to Genevieve Wilson through bricks. “Flossy” Brazelton, cat trainer of O. T. H. S. Dutch (naming green things, which she had for supper)—Lettuce, cabbage, then it wasn’t turpentine, but I don’t know what (meaning turnips). Edith Murphy said she fell clear down stairs from the middle step. Miss Judy was reading an article in Ancient History which told of a war which woman was the cause of. I guess women can cause wars.” Flowers Found in Bloom at O. T. H. S. Daisies—The girls. Four O’clocks—Gerald Dalbey and George Dysert. Wall Flowers—All those who can’t dance. Sunflower—Clara Green. Heart’s Ease—Curtis Hise. Bachelor’s Buttons—Harold Gustin, Earl Rouse and Gorman Williams. Tobacco Flowers—Frosty, Arnold Melton and Bill Firebaugh. Sweet William—Bill Oakwood. Forget-me-not—Carl Johnson. Moon Flower—Ross Cox. Street Car Conductor—Your fare, miss. Wilima Snider (who had been looking out of the window)—Oh! Thank you. Do you really think so? Here’s to Reo! Fast or slow; To make it go Most can do, Either in high, Else in low, Hauling school girls To and fro. Lined on each side In a row. If in front there’s Only fo’, There’s yet room for One or mo’ Went clear out day After snow, Very much ’fraid End of show! R. E. G., “21” driver. Why do they call women that are easily caught wild?—Judge. Some fellows will take anything but a joke. 78 THE ACORN IS 13 Dick—What are you doing with my ruler ? Rise—I wouldn’t steal your wife on a bet. The only thing that could quiet the assembly would be a perfect vaccum. In the race of life, a lot of people start out too fast too early.—Rise. Many people are green, but few feel blue about it. Mr. Cronkhite (in Ag. class)—You can catch diphtheria from chickens. I caught it myself from them. Curt Rise (innocently?)—What kind? Teacher’s idea of saying a lot in a few words: “Now we will have a quiz.’’ Powder will kill lice, but we know lots of people do not claim to use it for that purpose. Wise Senior—There was a man in Cochin China, forty or fifty years ago, who had a tail ten inches long. Thoughtful Freshie—If it had been twelve it would have been a foot. ist Student—Your head is small, your brains must be concentrated. 2d Student—Yours is large, I suppose they are diluted. Fond Mother—What did you study today? William—Da—poetry. Mother—Oh, William! William—Well, Kelly said that it was blank verse. “From the size of seme of those Freshmen, I would judge it will take them twenty years to become Seniors.”—Inga. Cronkhite (in Ag. class)—Hise, give us your report of the trip to Urbana. Hise—I was surprised by the dairy cows, pleased with the Natural History Building. But the most interesting thing I saw was that little blonde. In speaking of step-sisters, Dorothy Sailor said: “Which one is it that isn’t related to the other?” Esther Endicott (singing)—lie’s mine, all mine. Francis—Who’s yours ? E. E.—Most anybody that wants to be. Elwin Andrews ( dropping an ink well on the floor)—Pick that ink well up, Thelma. Thelma—Pick it up yourself. Elwin—Pick that ink well up! You might as well learn to mind me now as later. A motion was made in Senior class meeting bv Dick Green that the class motto be: “A wise man changes his mind, a fool never,” and that the class flower be “Thistle,” because it represents the stickers in the class. lie who laughs last had to have the joke explained. %U are MEMORIES NOT TODAY, but twenty years from today, will you realize the value of this—your school annual. As a book of memories of your school days it will take its place as your most precious possession in the years to come. You who are about to undertake the task of putting out next year’s book should keep this thought in mind and employ only the engraver who will give you the most help in making our book a worth while book of memories and give you workmanship that you will be proud of even in years to come. Write today to the Service Department of the Indianapolis Engraving Company and learn about their plans to help you make your hook a memory book worth while. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING 6ELECTROTYPING COMPANY 2 %2 asi Ohio tSi Indianapolis Ind. THE ACORN 22 1922. SUITS HATS—CAPS—FURNISHINGS ALL THE NEW STYLES FOR YOUNG MEN We Sell for Less BOORD BROTHERS The Big Little Store P. H. LEARNARD Thos. Conron Hdw. Co. Wholesale and Retail Hardware and Sporting Goods SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS iniDIOIIOIOIID Queensware, Glassware and Toys ilium Paint and Varnish 155 North Vermilion St. Heating Stoves and Ranges Danville Illinois Builders Hardware My idea of a good job, is running a snow plow in Panama. 8o TH E ACORN 1923 OAK—THE CHEAPEST FLOORING Everybody knows that no other wood compares with oak as a flooring when beauty is considered. And its durability is well known. But doesn’t oak flooring cost more than other flooring? No! Oak flooring is the most economical flooring you can buy today, for oak floors never wear out. Oak floors are permanent—outlasting the house. Oak harmonizes with any interior trim, decorations and furnishings. Oak floors have a natural beauty that is more than skin deep. A little refinishing restores them even if long neglected. For economical, permanent, beautiful floors we unqualifiedly recommend Long-Bell Forked Leaf Oak Flooring. You will be interested in the figures we can quote you and also in our plan for laying Oak floors over old floors. ELLIOT LUMBER COMPANY Phone 43 640 E. Fairchild St., Danville, 111. An all around feller gathers no moss. THE A C O RN 81 J923 Oakwood Farmers Co-operative Elevator Company OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR ALL KINDS OF GRAIN. MILL FEED PURCHASED IN CARLOAD LOTS, FOR SALE IN ANY QUANTITY. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH SEED, FENCE, IMPLEMENTS AND ANYTHING NEEDED IN FARMING; AT LOWEST PRICES. Board of Directors G. C. Howard, President; Mont Fox, Secretary; F. W. Illk, Treasurer; J. M. VanAllen, Geo. Goodrich, W. G. Green, F. L. Endicott. G. C. HOWARD, Manager J. H. CAWTHON C. M. GUSTIN AUTO ACCESSORIES Garage and Auto Livery Firestone and Goodyear Tires Distributors of Gasoline and Oils JORDAN CARS Battery Re-charging Telephone 192 33-39 Walnut St. OAKWOOD ILLINOIS DANVILLE ILLINOIS “I beg your pardon,” said the convict, as the governor passed his cell. 82 THE A C O K N 1253 W. D. ROGERS FRED E. VINSON “IF IT’S FROM THE R-V STORE IT’S PAID FOR” COFFEE When you want good coffee we want you to think of us. We specialize on good coffees. We know that if we furnish you good coffee at a good price we can also sell you other merchandise. For the same reason we handle the best of fresh and cured meats. ROGERS VINSON GENERAL MERCHANDISE OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS ROYAL TAILOR CLOTHES PETERS DIAMOND SHOES MEMORIAL ARTS CO. 409-411 East Main Street Danville, 111. Your Future will be determined by what you do Today. If you would brighten the pathway leading toward Tomorrow Be assured of a certain estate and comfortable old age. You should have a Life Insurance Policy with 3 C. A. LAWWILL District Agent EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE Dealers in Memorials, COMPANY OF IOWA Monuments and Markers 517 Temple Bldg. Danville, 111. Pay as you go, but not if you intend going for good. 19 A3 T HE AC O R N 83 CUSTOM BALING LONG DISTANCE HAULING A. E. SUTHERLAND OAKWOOD, ILL. DIM Buyer of Paper Straw a Specialty COAL CONTRACTS liiiiDUfliiininiufliioiuiiniuniiuiniiDiinio PHONE 25 LUNCH CONFECTIONERY DRUGS ll!i!!i!i!!!!!IIIIIIIDIIIIIIOUIIIDIIIIIII!lllllfllllDI Our Motto COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE ALWAYS NEWT- lllliillllllllfflIillDIDIIIUIDIIIUIIIIIDIIIOlinil -LONGSTRETH’S—SAM The most comfortable people on a hay ride are the horses 84____________THE ACORN___________1923 A Live Price-Plotner Hdw. Co. Building and Loan Association HARDWARE and FURNITURE in A A A Town, Keeps the Town Growing ! 1 Oakwood Building Loan Ass’n Honest Merchandise at Honest Prices J. Smith Mason, Pres. Mont Fox, Sec. FITHIAN ILLINOIS B. T. Doney Son A. T. SNYDERS Groceries and Cash Grocery and Gent’s Furnishings Market fff y III THE QUALITY STORE Phone 10 Good Line of Jewelry Established 1879 (All Guaranteed) FITHIAN ILLINOIS “That’s a good point” said the pencil to the sharpener 1923 THE ACORN 83 FOR QUICK EFFICIENT HAULING SEE WILLIAM IRVIN Phone No. 2 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS DANVILLE PHOTOGRAPHS in this book were made by BOWMAN STUDIO I8V2 N. Vermilion St. ILLINOIS Summer positions but most are jobs 86 THE ACORN [ 923. MASON TRENT BROS. Dealers in LUMBER, HARDWARE, PAINTS, GLASS AND BUILDING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS We Guarantee Prices, Quality and Service Phone No. 21 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS ‘You can always count on me,-’ said the adding machine T HE AC O R N 1923 8z. SCHOOL IS OUT Generators Magnetos Starters Rewiring As the Traction was your ever-ready a i d during high Paxton Shutts school days, so it will continue to serve you when “school is Electric Service Station out.” Exide Batteries Travel is a higher education in itself. The Traction covers the richest part of Illinois with its frequent electric trains. Let it be your post-graduate course. Harrison and Walnut Sts. Illinois Traction System Phone 196 (McKinley Lines) DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Flowers That Keep ROBT. B. REED BRITZ GENERAL BLACKSMITHING HORSESHOEING The Telephone Florists PLOW AND WOOD WORK I ENARCO MOTOR OIL fP VEEDOL FORDOL BLACK BEAUTY AXLE GREASE SPARK PLUGS 211 South Bowman Avenue — DANVILLE, ILLINOIS FITHIAN ILLINOIS Many are callec but few get up 88 rHE ACORN 191A 0. E. BANTZ FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE lllfflllllilllllffllll AT YOUR SERVICE illllDlimilllllOlllll Successor to D. J. BANTZ SON Phone No. 63 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS DE LONG MOTOR COMPANY IIIIDIIOM LINCOLN FORD FORDSON Cars Trucks Tractors iiiiii’iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiraii FITHIAN Phone No. 86 ILLINOIS GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW WE GIVE TERMS IF DESIRED I wonder if they will miss me at home,” said the ball player as he rounded third THE ACORN 19H 9 “Say It With Flowers” Danville Auburn Auto Company SMITHS, The Florists — AUBURN CHEVROLET i FRANKLIN 101 Vermilion Phone 571 141-143 N. Walnut St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Farmers State Bank YOU CAN AVERAGE 100% Capital $25,000.00 EVERY TIME FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Under State Supervision and Examination On Your Investment IF YOU TRADE WITH General Banking and Farm Loans Z. S. SAYLOR E. E. Freeman, Pres. O. E. Bantz, Vice-Pres. W. F. Spear, Cashier THE QUALITY STORE WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Phone No. 62 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS The smallest trick on earth, “to put a thumb tack in a blind man’s hat” 90 T HE AC O RN JJM3 J. D. CROMWELL GENERAL STORE TIRES . TUBES OILS GASOLINE ALLEN’S GARAGE Fred Allen, Prop. Oakwood, Illinois QUALITY and PRICE RIGHT Storage Batteries Accessories s Auto Repairing a Specialty Phone No. 19 Service Cars—Cars Taken Anywhere Day and Night Service FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Phone 25 The Bank That Helps the Man Your Prescriptions Will Be Who Helps Himself Correctly Filled By THE GULICK DRUG CO. State Bank of Oakwood 105 N. Vermilion St. Oakwood, Illinois Danville, Illinois — THE SAN-LOX STORE J. H. Van Allen, Pres. Burdsal Paints C. C. Andrews, Cashier Drugs and Sundries You cannot eat potato chips confidentially 1923 THE ACORN 91 Here ends The Acorn of the Class of 1923. It has been the aim Of the editors to present A reflection of the events Of an important year in The history of this school. We trust you will Take the effort kindly. It is sacredly our best. ilfftrs, 5J Sbf wed rt , t % A I