Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1925 volume:

' niie Acorn ANNUAL OF OTke Oakwood Townskip Higk Sckool VOLUME IX SENIOR CLASS 1925 THE “ACORN” History of Oakwood Township High School QAKWOOD Township High School, District No. 227 was organized at an election held in Muncie, 111., June 5, 1915. Those who favored the organization of one high school in the Township succeeded after strenuous efforts. The district as organized included the greater part of Oakwood Township, and a small part of Catlin Township, and comprises sixty-six sections of land. It is eleven miles in length, six miles in w-idth, and has within its territory the villages of Oakwood, Muncie and Fithian, and the towns of Bronson, Newtown, Glenburn, Brothers Station, and Missionfield. The population of the district at the time or organization was 2,772. An election was held June 19, 1915, for the purpose of electing a board of education for the district, to consist of a President and six Members, resulted in the election of 0. W. Michael, President; C. E. Littell, Eli Fox, J. S. Purnell, George P. Vinson, Thomas Oakwood, and Dr. P. H. Fithian as members. An election was held in Muncie, July 31, 1915, for the purpose of selecting a site for the school building, and the present site was chosen. The contract for building the school house was let to Mr. William F. C. Kuhne of Rantoul, 111., on November 2, 1915, and work was commenced immediately. On April 16, 1916, the cornerstone was laid with ceremonies, speaking, singing, and music from three bands, the Oakwood band, the Fithian band and the Ogden band. The school opened with an enrollment of eighty-eight students, at the beginning of the second semester the number had increased to ninety-four. The class of 1917 graduated seven students. Mr. George B. Weisiger was selected for principal the next year, and held the position until June, 1923. When the United States entered the world war, Oakw'ood Township High School sent one board member, three teachers and ten students to the colors. The annual election of 1919, 0. W. Michael was again elected President, George Goodrich was elected to the place previously held by George P. Vinson, 1920, Mr. G. E. Littell died following an operation in 1922 and his place on the board was filled by Mr. Richard McBroom. Mr. George B. Weisiger resigned as principal in 1923 and the place was filled by Mr. Raymond Firebaugh who is holding the position at present. The Alumni Directory of the Oakwood Township High School shows the occupations of the former students to be: Teachers 30, Housewives 10, Farmers 4, students in higher education 10, Salesmen 4, and one each of Architect, Dietitian, Bank Cashier, Railroad Agent, Railroader, Storekeeper. There is no record of any graduate of the Oakwood Township High School being a law violator, nor have any been known to follow any business that could not have the stamp of approval of good society. —Dr. O. W. Michael. Page Three THE “ACORN” Page Four THE “ACORN” Page Five THE “A CORN” DEDICATION To Miss Mae McCoy, our sincere friend and class advisor, we dedicate the ninth volume of the Acorn. Page Six THE “ACORN” EDITORIAL WE the Class of ’25, offer to its friends and critics the ninth volume of the Acorn. It has been our aim to place before the ones who are interested, the merits of a high school education, and the many phases of our high school life. May this book serve as a last memento of the class of ’25 and as a work of gratitude for the interest shown in us during our school life. We wish to thank all who have helped in making this book a success. In the spirit of 0. T. H. S. the annual greets you, may it fulfill its purpose in every home. —The Editor. Page Seven THE “ACORN” The Boast of Proud Citizens 'pHE best school plant of its kind is the boast often made by citizens of this township, who with just pride point to the building and the efficient and up-to-the-minute system of education found here. To the members of the Board of Education should go the credit for all this. 0. W. MICHAEL, President GEORGE GOODRICH, Secretary THOMAS OAKWOOD P. H. FITHIAN R. W. McBROOM F. L. ENDICOTT ELI H. FOX Page Eight THE “ACORN” To the Class of 25 r HE passing of a class bring thoughts to mind that we do not wish to reveal to you, because this is your commencement—the beginning of a broader, larger outlook—and it would be out of place to suggest anything that would mar that vision in any way. It might seem that the going out of so many classes would make the departure rather commonplace. Not so—there is a feeling of responsibility, whether during these four years all has been done that could have been done to give you a broader, fuller vision of life, its duties, its responsibilities to self, to others, and to God. The world has a place for you and it is up to you to find it, and having found it, to exert such an influence that the community in which you live may be enriched by the life you live. Page Nine THE “ACORN” Page Ten THE “ACORN” The Acorn Staff Editor-in-Chief.................................Harland Oakwood Business Manager.................................Norman Oakwood Assistant Business Manager........................Elwin Andrews Literary Editor...........................Mabel Frazier Athletic Editor........................Theodore Palmer Joke Editor........................................Paul Billingsley Calendar Editor...............................Genevieve Chaffee Society Editor..........................!.Doris Fisher Snapshot Editor........................Virginia Eubank Art Editor..............................Clettis Musson Sponsors....................Mr, Smith and Miss McCoy Page Eleven THE “ACORN” RAYMOND S. FIREBAUGH, B.S. Principal University of Illinois One who is devoted to his work and our welfare; Who bears the stamp of approval of all who know him. We’ve learned from him All the knowledge we could, And he has been to us; An example for good. Page Twelve THE “ACORN” FACULTY ALMA PERROTT RIGNEY.B.M. Knox College. University of Illinois. English and Music. MAE McCOY, A.B. Western College. History and Mathematics. GEORGIA F. KIENZLE, B.S. Ohio State University. University of Illinois. Home Economics. MARION R. HUMPHREYS, A.B. Ohio Wesleyan. English and French. Page Thirteen THE “ACORN” FACULTY ETHEL MARIE FLESHER’ Brown’s Business College. Commerce. DOROTHY MARIE MUNNS, A.B. Indiana University. Mathematics and Science. VELMA BAIN IFTNER, A.B. Illinois Woman’s College. Chicago University. Science and Latin. RUSSELL W. SMITH, B.S. University of Illinois. Agriculture. Page Fourteen THE “ACORN” ENIORV THE “ACORN” SENIORS JOHN K. SAILOR “Jack” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres.; Oak Sec.-Treas. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Sec.-Treas. 2; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Capt. 4; Agriculture Club 3, 4; Pres. 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Oration 3, 4; Declamation 2. “In his studies he’s seldom ahead But boy! he’s there with the women! Nuf sed.” JOHANNA BATEMAN “Jo” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas; Pioneer Vice-Pres. 4; Program Committee 4; Rooter’s Club Pres. 4; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Sec.-Treas. 2; Pres. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Oration 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2; “Welcome Home Jimmy”; Windmills of Holland.” “Happy go lucky, fair and free, Nothing ever troubles me.” LOWELL CRAWFORD “Don” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Pioneer; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2; Rooter’s Club 4. “As a freshman quiet, shy and meek As a senior, behold a handsome sheik.” HAZEL SADLER “Tommie” Ogden C. H. S. 1; O. T. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 2, 3, 4;Vice-Pres. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Oak Rooter’s Club 4; “Arrival of Kitty.” “Her voice was even, soft, gentle, low; an excellent thing in woman.” Page Sixteen THE “ACORN” SENIORS MABEL FRAZIER “Mabe” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Editor of Acorn; Oak Vice-Pres. 4; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Home Economics Club; Oration 3, 4; “Windmills of Holland” 3; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “Idle, wild, gay, and young, She laughed and danced and talked and sung.” CLETTIS MUSSON “Shorty” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Editor'of Acorn; Declamation 1; Oration 3, 4. “With a group of boys he’s lively, and gay, , But when a girl steps up he fades away.” HELENA GOODRICH “Toots” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; Class Sec. 3; G. G. Club 1,2,3; Orchestra 2; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3; H. E. Club 3; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; “Windmills of Holland” 3. “Let me go where’er I will Just so my duties I fulfill. GENEVIEVE CHAFFEE “Jimmy” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; Calendar Editor of Acorn; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1,2,3; Oration 3, 4. 7f it has been a gloomy day Her smile will drive your tears away.” Page Seventeen THE “ACORN” SENIORS HARLAND OAKWOOD “Bill” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief of Acorn; Oak Pres. 4; Prog. Com. 2, 3; Class Pres. 2; Sec.-Treas. 3; Boys’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Cheer Leader 1, 3; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; I. S. Debate 2, 3; Extempore 2; Oration 2, 3; Declamation 2, 3; Orchestra 2; “Windmills of Holland” 3; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “An editor’s life is a life to abhor That’s why they all say, ‘Ah! nevermore.’’ HARMON ANDREWS “Son” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak; Boys’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Baseball 2; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Declamation 2, 3; Oration 3, 4; “Windmills of Holland” 3. “A handsome, young man you now behold, Good times are essential to Harmon, we are told.” THEODORE PALMER “Ted” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Editor of Acorn; Oak; Boys’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Extempore 2; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; “Windmills of Holland” 3; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “Football, basketball, track and school Fight your way through is his oivn rule.” PAUL BILLINGSLEY “Jerky” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Joke Editor of Acorn; Pioneer; Sec.-Treas. 4; Boys’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Pootball 3, 4; Rooter’s Club 4; Declamation 2; Oration 3, 4; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “He believes in love at first sight, But he believes in taking a second look.” Page Eighteen THE “ACORN” SENIORS NORMAN OAKWOOD “Simp” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Mgr. of Acorn; Pioneer; Pres. 4; Program Committee 3; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Boys Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball 3; Inter-society Quartet 2; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; “Wind Mills of Holland” 3; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “Here’s a good natured lad you bet, He smiles through his troubles with never a fret.” VIRGINIA EUBANK “Ginny” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Oak; Program 4; Girls’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Economics Club 3; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 2, 3, 4; “Welcome Home Jimmy” 3; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “So sweet and kind A better friend is hard to find.” ELWIN ANDREWS “Twin” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Program Committee 1; Vice-Pres. of Class 3; Sec. of Class 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n; “The Arrival of Kitty” 4. “Like the Hudson river, His way is lined with bluffs.” DORIS FISHER “Dodie” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; Society Editor of the Acorn; “Welcome Home Jimmy”; Pres. 1; Girls’ Ath. Ass’n; Home Economics 3; Oration 1, 2, 3; Declamation 2, 3; Pioneer Program Committee; Rooter’s Club 4. “After a woman says, ‘There’s no use talking,’ she keeps right on.” Page Nineteen THE “ACORN” SENIORS HELEN FERN “Fern” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak; Girls’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2; Declamation 1; Oration 3, 4. “She solemnly studied and soberly smiled. VELVA MARION “Velvet” 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; Girls’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4; H. E. Club 3; Extempore 1. 3; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; “Windmills of Holland” 3. “An argument in class is not complete without Velva.” VELMA CARPENTER “Carp” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak; Girls’ Ath. Ass’n 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 3; Oration 3,4. “Her pleasant manner has made for her many friends.” OPAL DUNAVAN “O’Pal” Westville 1, 2; O. T. H. S. 3, 4; Pioneer; Girls’ Basketball 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Oration 3, 4. “How poor are they that have no patience.” Page Twenty THE “ACORN” SENIORS BERNEICE STEWART “Bern” Gifford 1, 2; 0. T. H. S. 3, 4; Pioneer; H. E. Club 3. “Bernice, with her cheery smile Scatters sunshine all the while.’’ JOSEPHINE FOUREZ “Foura” O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2; Oration 3, 4; G. A. A. 3. “She has acquired the habit of being good Now, she couldn’t be bad if she would. Page Twenty-one THE “ACORN” SENIORS VIRGINIA BlO J0£ Sulv vVS I £ E HIE Ki JERK K LOWELL Hot D� j OUR 6DITO y-fit NO FA Cl M e R LISH Page Twenty-two THE “ACORN” Class History four long years we have struggled to attain the heights which we have at last reached. As we leave 0. T. H. S. where we have spent these four happy, profitable years, it is only fitting that we leave behind us, a history of our numerous accomplishments and achievements. On September 4, 1921, fifty-two eager wide-eyed Freshmen entered the portals of O. T. H. S., the beginning of a long struggle to obtain the fundamentals of an education. We chose for our class motto, “Work and Win”; class colors, Pink and Green, and class flower, Pink Rose. These we have retained through these long and tempestuous years. As Sophomores our number had decreased until only forty-six remained. This year we had the pleasure of initiating the Freshmen, causing them to suffer some of the ignominy which is the lot of every Freshman. We began to take an active interest in various activities furnishing four boys for the football team, and two for the basketball, besides a number in the Glee Clubs. Our Junior year was marked with a strong desire to forge ahead and attain new standards. The two most important events of the year, were of course, the play, “Welcome Home Jimmy,” and the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. This year we furnished men for the athletics of the school. In the class basketball tournament, the Juniors came out on top, thus winning the tournament. With the passing of years, we have at last attained that long cherished goal, to which we set ourselves as Freshmen-Seniors. From a class of fifty-two happy carefree Freshmen, there remains only twenty-two staid dignified Seniors, with grave problems pressing on our minds. We have encountered and conquered the many difficulties which have presented themselves before us. This year we met and elected the following officers: Again we furnished men for all athletics and again the Seniors won the annual class basketball tournament. We are now working on the Senior play, “The Arrival of Kitty,” to be given soon. Whether we have all attained our ambitions and realized our ideals only each can say for himself. But when the time comes for us to be measured by our standards, as men and women, I am sure that the Senior class will not be found wanting. President...... Vice-President. Treasurer...... .......John Sailor ..Lowell Crawford Johanna Bateman Secretary Advisor... Hazel Sadler Miss McCoy —Helena Goodrich. Page Twenty-three THE “ACORN” Class Prophecy S we sat in the crowded theatre on Broadway, on the night of January ninth, nineteen hundred thirty-five, awaiting the second act, we little dreamed what the raising of the curtain would reveal to us. We were expecting the great crystal gazing act, the hit of the season. The curtain parted at length and a cheer of applause arose from the curious audience to greet the entertainers. It was not. until he spoke that we recognized him as our class poet and astrologer, Clettis V. Musson, who had had even before he left high school experience in writing verses. As soon as his act was finished we took the opportunity to learn of the rest of our class through him. We gazed into the crystal and saw our renowned president, John Sailor, superintending the erection of a large monument at O. T. H. S., in remembrance of the services rendered by Prof. R. S. Firebaugh. We saw in the window of the “Stand No More Hair Oil Co.,” two of our boys, Harry Williams and Lowell Crawford posing as advertisements. Harry illustrated the condition of the hair before and Lowell after using the hair oil. The next scene was blurred, but it cleared and it was that of a stage in the Van Allen Opera House in Newtown. Jolly Joe’s Company was playing there. We were especially interested in this because the company was composed of Johanna Bateman, noted opera singer. Hazel Sadler, world known violinist, Velma Carpenter, Russian dancer, and Elwin and Harmon Andrews, famous jugglers. We learned that Elwin juggled the bottles, and Harmon picked up the pieces. The next place we were privileged to gaze upon was Bronson. We were greatly surprised to see that it had grown to a city of remarkable size. In the glaring lights we saw flashed “Garage, Beauty Shop, and Dentist Office.” Then we read beneath this slogan “Repairing of Autos, Women and Teeth.” “Bill Oakwood, Proprietor.” We learned that he owned half interest in the garage and was fast becoming wealthy. Upstairs we were allowed to peer into the beauty parlor owned by Velva Marion and Helena Goodrich and across the hall the dentist office of Bernice Stewart who always said she could extract teeth with no pain to the patient, but judging from the reports some of us had heard previously we doubt it. Genevieve Chaffee, as the wife of a detective was interested in solving the criminal mysteries concerning the lives of Dr. Paul Billingsley and Undertaker Theodore Palmer. We remember these two were always Page Twenty-four THE “ACORN” together in any plot. “Ted” trying to repair the damage that Paul had done. The next scene was back in 0. T. H. S. where we saw Opal Dunavan giving French instructions, Helen Fern teaching Physical Training on the campus, and Josephine Fourez trying to teach the Domestic Science Class how to have speed and accuracy in their domestic duties. We were allowed to see in a Hollywood Studio, Norman Oakwood, second Harold Lloyd, with Virginia Eubank as his leading lady. Doris Fisher, because of her ruling ability was director and scenario writer for the company. The last scene, quite a contrast to the others showed a dog kennel on the corner of Hound and Elevator Street in Muncie. I realized it was time for me to go home because all the dogs were barking. It was time to feed them and attend to my other responsibilities at home. —Mabel Frazier. Page Twenty-five THE ‘‘ACORN” WERF JERKY MA6£ L Page Twenty-six THE “ACORN” Class Will We, the class of 1925, do hereby give as our last will and testament, the following statement of our bequeaths, to go into effect one day after our commencement: I, Mabel Frazier, do will and bequeath to Marada Thompson my striking personality. I, Johanna Bateman, do will and bequeath to Clara Louise Moffitt my brother, “Mike.” I, Paul Billingsley, do will and bequeath to “Kenny” Crawford my ability to stay on the basketball team. I, Helen Fern, do will and bequeath to “Razz” Lynch my quietness. I, John Sailor, do will and bequeath to Lorine Jenkins my ability as a Physics student. I, Harry Williams, do will and bequeath to Burney Leoffler my right to chew gum in the assembly. I, Virginia Eubank, do will and bequeath to Margaret O’Hare my beautiful, glossy, coal black locks. I, Clettis Musson, do will and bequeath my book of beautiful love poems to Henry Bridgman. I, Harmon Andrews, do will and bequeath to Clarence Oakwood my worse failing, (the girls). I, Harland Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Earl Rouse my position as editor-in-chief of the annual. I, Norman Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Truman Hiatt my special made snipe hunting glasses. I. Theodore Palmer, do will and bequeath to “General” Liggett my ability to play basketball. I, Elwin Andrews, do will and bequeath to Oscar Blue my position as chief vamper in the library. I, Hazel Sadler, do will and bequeath to Ardith Fox my interest in a certain freshman boy. I, Lowell Crawford, do will and bequeath to “Charlie” Cannon my extraordinary strong interest in the little town called “Muncie.” I, Josephine Fourez, do will and bequeath to LaVon Thompson my speed in Typing II class. I, Doris Fisher, do will and bequeath to Wilhelmine Wright my wonderful oratorical power. I, Opal Dunavan, do will and bequeath to Zora Quick my ability as a shorthand student. I, Helena Goodrich, do will and bequeath to Gertrude Balbach the nerve to let my hair grow long. I, Velma Carpenter, do will and bequeath to Edna Bock my seat in the Senior row. Page Twenty-seven THE “ACORN” I, Genevieve Chaffee, do will and bequeath to Vernon Stedman my smallness of stature. I, Bernice Stewart, do will and bequeath to Margueritta Rouse my dignified personality. I, Velva Marion, do will and bequeath to Mary Ellen Michael my high position obtained in the pedagogy class. It witness whereof we do hereunto set our hand and seal this twenty-ninth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred twenty-five. —Seniors of ’25. Witnesses: Faculty, Georgia! F. Kienzle. Class of ’26, Lorine Jenkins Class of ’27, Vernon Stedman. Class of ’28, Michael Bateman. Farewell Oh isn’t it great O classmate dear That) we have completed our Senior year, And feel that we have completed at last The steps on the high school ladder, we were to pass. Although there were times that seemed rather blue, And we felt we would never see the sun’s golden hue. There were times that seemed more bright than the day, And work was all laughter and studies were play. Although our high school years have only been “four,” We feel that we could enjoy many years more, For our high school is one of the best in the state, And as for our pupils, well!—They’re never late. So here’s to our school days with ever so much praise, For we’ll love, honor, and cherish them all thru our days; And we’ll remember the faculty and the old school “bell,” And wish you all “good luck”—“farewell, farewell.” Page Twenty-eight THE “ACORN” JvNIO THE “ACORN” Page Thirty THE “ACORN” Junior Class History Jolly Juniors are we, a crowd full of glee; When fun there’s to be, you’ll ne’er see us flee. 0NE September morning in the year 1922, seventy-one verdant Freshmen entered the portals of the O. T. H. S. Surviving the initiation, we began our first year as all Freshies do, enduring the thrusts of the upper classmen. The next year we returned as brilliant Sophomores expecting to revenge ourselves upon the Freshies. Although this year was more difficult we enjoyed many parties, some of which were given in our honor. For various reasons our class was decreased but we still retained the distinction of having the largest enrollment in the school. This year we registered as jolly Juniors and are quite proud that we are upper classmen. Our officers elected for this year are: President...... Vice-President. Secretary..... Treasurer...... Advisor........ ....Lorine Jenkins ....Wilma Snider Maenette Rebmann ......Mary Fahey ..Miss Humphreys As our class possesses great talent, we anticipate presenting a successful play sometime in the future. We were guests at the Senior-Junior party and expect to show our appreciation by entertaining at a Junior-Senior Banquet sometime in May. During our three years in school several of our boys have won letters and have been prominent in athletics. Many of our members also have taken part in the activities of the Glee Club and Orchestra. Thus endeth our story of three years growth, We’ll wait until next year for more deeds to boast. —E. B. and W. S. Page Thirty-one Page Thirty-two JUNIOR CHARACTERISTICS Name Nickname Greatest Desire Occupa tion Slang Phrases Cause of Death E. Chestnut Ed. To be Slim Jim Hurrying Gee Gosh Bath tub of water K. Crawford Kenny To make baskets Dreaming of— Go to Helens I don’t give a care Catching possums E. Gutteridge Jimmy Trigger To be wise Winking Oh! you don’t say so Rollin’ pin D. Johnston Davie To be a chemist Studying chemistry Oh! Shucks Girls C. Myers Snooks To conquer Playing the Sax. Go to “L” Wilma’s smiles C. Oakwood Runt To be popular Inquiring Think so Kicked by a cow R. Snider Snide To be a barber Loafing Yes, you will Cigarettes K. Trimmell Kelly To be seen Combing his hair I don’t know Hard work N. Van A lien VanAllen To be a sheik Finding a girl Gee-ma-nee Gosh! Taking Physics H. Williams Williams To be an athlete Gabbing Oh! Me! Oh! My! Lost his voice G. Balbach Gertie To marry a typist Leaving the assembly Gosh! Heel disease E. Bock Edny To be heard Worrying You tell ’em Soup J. Caldwell Dimples To live in Fithian Talking to Ray Oh! my land Love affairs R. Duke Dukie To be a poet Arguing Shoot Fire Couldn’t talk M. Fahey Eib To be a preacher’s wife Asking questions Ye Gods! Hit by a falling star A. Fox Ardie To be a judge’s wife Playing one string on violin I am scared to death English E. Fox Edie To be teacher Accompaning with a key on piano. Oh—a Excitement M. Jackson Midget To sing Primping Oh! kid Rouge L. Jenkins Jenks To get married Dreaming of Charlie Who me! Why? Old maid L. Liggett ’Cil To have bobbed hair Squeezing H’lo there Old age R. McClain Fat To be slim Writing to Herb. Heaven’s sake Hurrying THE ‘‘ACORN’ Page Thirty-three JUNIOR CHARACTERISTICS—(Continued) I • I Name Nickname Greatest Desire Occupation Slang Phrases Cause of Death P. McClure Polly To be a Knight Skating Oh! land Kidnapped N. Michael Nel To acquire knowledge Studying French Oh! No! Seasickness , G. Peters Darnett To get a new man Typing Gee! whiz! Hardening of the ' heart E. Plotner Sally To drive a Packard Translating Latin You don’t say Jewelry N. Powell Nory To live in Ogden Guessing Oh! Gee! Debates Z. Quick P. Rogers Zory Pauly To get someone’s fellow Dreaming of Johnnie No? Wreck with Ford roadster To live in Texas Telling Jokes Oh! Thunder Tongue-tiedness W. Snider Doc To go to college Studying Oh! Horrors Puddle-jumper M. Sullivan Mid To be able to read her shorthand Shorthand arguments Gee! whiz! False teeth C. Swaim Selmar To live in Glenburn Specking Well I’ll be Sage tea R. Swaim Swaimy To have Josephine for a sister-in-law Ford-riding Hot dog Km Feeblemindedness L. Thompson Bonnie To make money Talking of Bus I’ll say so Broken heart E. Wainwright Edith To be a brunette Listening Gosh! Talking M. Oak wood Midge To be an opera singer Looking at Claude Darn Lovesickness M. Rebmann Maggie To go to basketball games Dreaming of? I wouldn’t know Late hours T. Van Allen Toots To be a farmerette Arguing with Ruth Swaim My Cow Dropsy P. Saunders Red To be with Lucille Conger Standing in the upper hall Good Gawd Orations I I THE THE “ACORN” SIMP THE- GAt O GARNET BONNIE BX-GO.NE DAYS MAY DAY MY KI I™ (KENrvy) give me a bite V Page Thirty-four THE “ACORN” THE “ACORN” Page Thirty-six THE ‘‘ACORN” Sophomore Class History GRANDMOTHER’S STORY “Q.RANDMOTHER, do you remember when you told us the story of your first year in high school?” “Yes, I believe I do.” “Won’t you please tell us about your second year. We have been real good today.” “All right children. You know I told you what good freshmen we were. Well, by the time we became sophistic Sophomores, we were glad to begin our work anew. But we did not forget the year before, when we suffered the trials and tribulations of a Freshman, and we all had lasting memories of our last year’s escapades. While Freshies, we chose our motto, “We Build the Ladder by Which We Climb,” and we tried to remember this knowledge faithfully.” “We retained our class colors and flower, which were selected, while we were Freshmen, but new officers were elected. Vernon Stedman was elected president; Burney Loeffler, vice-president; and Ruth Watson, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Iftner w’as chosen to advise us in our deep and difficult troubles.” “Very early in our year as Sophomores, we made known our presence by giving the Freshies a party, at which they were made true members of the O. T. H. S.” “Our class had been a great help to the school that year. Several members of the football and basketball teams were taken from our class. Vernon Stedman was chosen football captain for the coming year. “We were represented in nearly every activity of the school, and it remained the same in the years to come. “As a climax to our year’s events, we entertained at the Junior and Senior Banquet, by giving a clever little stunt. “Now’ children, you must scamper off to bed because it is getting late. Perhaps sometime, if you are good, you will hear what happened during our Junior year.” “Oh, we hope w7e shall. The stories about your Freshman and Sophomore years have been very interesting, and wre know’ that your Junior year will be too.” —F. Meade and E. Douglas. Page Thirty-seven THE “ACORN t f ye Thirty-eight THE “ACORN” T i« C. ANN OH FRE HMEN THE “ACORN” Page Forty THE “ACORN” Freshmen History JT seems a shame that there isn’t a place in this great universe where beginners known as Freshmen may start to a private school so that they will not have to contaminate the teachers and upper classmen of our high school. As we knew of no place of this sort forty-four of us Freshmen entered the “Great Hospital for the Ignorant” known as Oakwood Township High School in September, 1924. If students ever “had a time” we surely did during those first few wreeks. The unfortunate beings who went to the wrong class rooms were always sure to be Freshmen and it seemed to us as though we never would learn all of the numerous rules and regulations of the “Institution.” The only way we were able to console ourselves over the ridicule of upper class-men was to think of all the fun we would have in teasing next year’s beginners and that beyond all doubt Seniors were once “Freshies.” At last to conclude a succession of class meetings we gained enough courage to hold our own. After much bashfulness and confusion we finally got down to business and elected the officers for our class. The Freshmen who were chosen to hold these honored positions were President, “Mike” Bateman; Vice-President, Lucille Lark; Secretary and Treasurer, “Razz” Lynch. Miss Munns had the honor of being made class advisor. Later in the year we selected shell pink and moss green for our class colors, “Climbing” for our motto and Sweet Peas for our flower. We wrere proud to find that the first party was held in our honor. This party had previously caused us many sleepless nights but it turned out to be very tame. The Freshmen have been very active this year. We had twelve boys out for football, two of whom made a letter and there are three Freshmen boys on the basketball squad. It wras also two Freshmen who were elected as “Cheer leaders.” We have also been very musical this year as we have four Freshmen in the Orchestra and ten members in the Girls’ Glee Club. Besides these minor honors, the teachers wrould agree with us in saying that the school would be very calm and quiet if it was not for those “Noisy Freshies.” In fact, we believe that the teachers would completely forget how to scold if they did not have some Freshmen to practice on. During our Freshman year we have learned many facts which have proved useful to us. One of these is that the “Class Advisor” must be consulted before a class meeting is called. —La Verne Dalbey and Clara Louise Moffitt. Page Forty-one THE “ACORN” £inible ftorfh b(b er ff ds FroW ns faces the.f 'only' I)] others Could, hue- Page Forty-two THE “ACORN” THE “ACORN” My First Day at Higli School QN my arrival at High School the first morning, I was dumbfounded to know what to do with my cap and lunch. I asked one of the boys where to put my cap and lunch and he directed me to the locker room; after putting my cap and lunch in two or three other boys’ lockers, I finally found a locker that was empty, I put my things in it, then went upstairs. When the assembly bell rang at nine o’clock all of the boys and girls went in the assembly and took seats, I followed them and sat down in a seat which I thought was not taken, after a while a boy came in claiming the seat in which I was sitting. I tried several other places but they all had owners so I decided to stand up. When the classes passed I did not know where to go and as no one had told me and I was too frightened to ask I sat in a vacant seat until noon. At last the bell rang for noon, so I went down to the locker room to get my lunch but it was not there; I felt like going home and quitting school forever, but finally I found the boy who had taken my lunch. He had done so as a joke and he gave it back to me. The boys were all strange to me and I did not have a very interesting time while eating my lunch. When the assembly bell rang after lunch, I went to the assembly as before and also stood up. While the classes passed I went to the professor and I asked him where I should go that afternoon; he directed me to the Lecture Room, but at that time that was beyond my means of comprehension, so I left him and followed some boys to a class, only to find on my arrival, that I was in the Agriculture Class. This being no place for me, I went to the assembly and sat there until school was out. As I started for home some older boys and girls began teasing me about being a green little Freshie. When I finally reached home I told my parents that to me High School was the most miserable place one could be, but since then I have learned to like it. —Edwin McBroom, ’28. The Fate of a Loaf of Bread J AM worried, terribly worried, for here I lie, the last piece of bread on the plate. I have not lived very long and it certainly seems as though my life is to be short. I am made of several ingredients. You see, only yesterday morning, a baker—a very nice man all dressed in white—after setting some yeast, Page Forty-four THE “ACORN” kindly mixed some flour and salt with the yeast and made some bread dough. Out of this mass of dough a part was taken and formed into a loaf, and then—Horrors!—I, this insignificant loaf of bred, was thrust into an oven where I grew very warm and expanded. After a few minutes I was taken from the oven somewhat tanned. Then I was wrapped in pretty greased paper and placed in a glass case with several other loaves of bread. Soon all of us became acquainted and such was the conversation. “I wonder what will become of us, I imagine we’re here to be sold.” “But after we are sold, what will happen?” I ventured to ask. “Do you suppose we’re to be looked at, silly. I think we are to be eaten, for when Mr. Baker was wrapping me he said that he hoped the bread would be good because people did not like bad bread.” “Oh—oh—oh, wouldn’t that be awful?” Just then some people came in, one after another. Some bought cookies, others pies, and many bought bread. I bid many of my friends farewell, because I was in the corner and many other loaves were in front of me. The bread was sold rapidly and by afternoon I was the only loaf left. I thought that surely many people liked bread. Finally a little boy came running into the bakery saying that his mother wanted a loaf of bread. I realized that my time had come. His mother, I supposed the neat looking lady to be, placed me in a box that was dry and cool. There I remained for some time, until she opened the box and took me out. She tore the paper off me and then took a dangerous looking w'eapon, a knife, I heard her call it, and begain severing me into many slices. It was utter cruelty. I had admired the woman, but now she seemed a murderess to me. She placed the slices on the plates and took me to a table where several people sat. Then I was passed about to everyone who helped themselves, and, consequently, here I am, the last piece. When I first came to the table I heard someone say, “Give us our daily bread,” so I must be rather valuable to them, and if my mission is to be eaten, I suppose I must stand it. But I do wonder if they appreciate me. I don’t believe they do. Listen! Didn’t I hear someone ask for bread? Yes, they are reaching for me now. Farewell! Afterward: This is told by the plate on which the unfortunate piece of bread lay as ’twas by the bread itself. —Francis Meade, ’27. Page Forty-five THE “ACORN” Jean’s Episode W itli a Dentist JEAN is a very brave girl, about most things but, where dentists are concerned, she is just a “Timid Little Fraidy Cat.” At the very mention of the word “dentist” she has mental visions of a great, big man, who is torturing some poor unfortunate fellow being. In these imaginary pictures the ogre always has a large pair of pinchers in his hands. He thrusts these pinchers unfeelingly into the mouth of his unfortunate victim. This suffering soul then screams and makes attempts to escape. At these futile movements, the ogre snaps his eyes and licks his lips in devilish glee. When the picture reaches this stage the patient usually faints or else passes entirely out of existence. Jean had very pretty teeth. They were white, even, and as far as she knew contained no cavities. Whenever she thought of persons, who wrere forced to go to the dentist, she felt sorry for them; she never dreamed that some day she might need to be pitied. One bright sunshiny day, when the birds were singing and all of the flowers were in bloom, Jean was lazily lying in a hammock, with nothing to do except think of herself. All at once she felt a slight pain in her jaw. Mercy! What was that? She laid very still wondering if she would again feel that pain. There! She felt it again! Oh! It was her tooth! She had the tooth-ache! The sun immediately went under a cloud, the birds stopped singing and the world became dark. She crept silently up to her room, picked up a mirror, and spent almost an hour gazing at her teeth. By the time that this examination was finished, Jean was a nervous wreck. She had found many black specks which might be cavities and she was sure that the roots were absolutely rotting away. The poor girl thought of the many hours which she would have to spend in that dentist’s chair. In all probability it would be the death of her. After she was dead, her mother and father would be sorry that they had forced her to wash the dishes. She wondered if there would be a very big funeral and if she would have many flowers. She was roused from her reveries by the dinner bell, although she hadn’t much appetite. Jean broke the sad news to her parents as gently as she could, but they did not seem to be much alarmed. In fact, they calmly informed her that maybe she had better go to the dentist. At last, the day on which she was to make this fateful visit arrived as our little heroine walked up the steps, which led to the dentist’s office, she thought of all of the pain which she must endure before she ever escaped from that building. By the time the hands of the clock had moved around to the hour of Jean’s appointment, she wished that she was dead-. She timidly stepped into the dentist’s chair, which to her wTas as dread as an execution block. The dentist began to assemble a number of dangerous looking instruments on a table. Jean’s heart beat rapidly and irregularly. Page Forty-six THE “ACORN” She opened her mouth for this villian to decide in what way he was going to torture her. As he looked into her mouth he cried out, “My! Oh My! Ummm! My Oh My!—” At this Jean almost fainted. These were exclamations of delight. This dentist was absolutely delighted because he was to be allowed to torture and pain her so much. Jean thought she would rather have been burned at a stake. Then she began to pray fervently. She did wish that she had been better. Still, she hadn’t been so terribly wicked. Her folks would be sorry when it was all over. She hoped that she would be buried in her light blue dress. The light blue would look best against the white lining of a coffin and she did wish that there would be lots of pink roses because these would fit well into the color scheme. Then the dentist finished his sentence, “—you certainly do have good teeth. I can find only one small cavity!” Fifteen minutes later Jean happily left the dentist’s office. What a beautiful day it was. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the whole world seemed gloriously happy. Nevertheless, strange as it may seem. Jean was tired and looked as though she might have been contemplating the preceding episode. —Clara Louise Moffitt, ’28. 0. T. H. S. You think you ought to know our aim, But this you cannot learn, Even though you know our name The thought you can’t discern. Listen closely and you shall hear From one who thinks he knows, Because he’s heard it thru long years And learned to love it so. Our big round “O” for order stands And “T” for teachers dear, “H” for honor in all the lands And “S” for schools you find. Now that our letters you all see, You like it you confess, And very soon I hope you’ll be One of the 0. T. H. S. —Jessie Cauldwell, ’26. Page Forty-seven THE “ACORN” THE NIGHT BEFORE EXAM DAY ’Twas the night before exam day And no one in bed While visions of zeros Danced through my head. Yes, and eight thirty And no reviewing done yet, And tomorrow the finals, Oh, what grades I’ll get! Big brother on the radio Is making such noise, I sometimes wish There were no boys. And ma engaged In the latest fad, She asks me new words ’Till I nearly go mad. And dad reading The news of the day, Up by the lamp light Right square in my way. Brother Willie playing With little Sister Sue Makes such racket I don’t know7 w'hat I’ll do. I’ll tell you now school-mates Without further delay That to study at home For me certainly is not play. —Opal Dunavan, ’25. Page Forty-eight THE “ACORN” THE “ACORN” Pioneers rpHE Pioneer Literary Society met early in the fall and elected the following officers: President.......................................Norman Oakwood Vice-President.................................Johanna Bateman Secretary.........................................Paul Billingsley Committee...............Johanna Bateman, Doris Fisher We discovered that in addition to the excellent talent we already possessed that there was much to be found in the Freshman class. By the aid of our advisors, Miss Kinzle and Mrs. Rigney we have had a very successful year. —Norman Oakwood, President. Page Fifty THE “ACORN” OAKS 'THE older members of the Oaks Literary Society met at the beginning of the school year and elected the following officers for the year: President.... Vice-President Secretary..... Advisors..... Program Committee Harland W. Oakwood ........Mabel Frazier ..........John Sailor Velma Iftner ... Dorothy Munns Marian Humphries Mabel Frazier Virginia Eubank It was decided by both societies that four joint programs should be given throughout the year. This idea has been carried out with great success, for the programs were more easily judged and equal talent could be chosen from the two societies. The merits of these two societies may be judged by the great success the high school has had in inter-scholastic literary contests. —H. W. Oakwood, President. Page Fifty-one THE “ACORN” Agricultural Club 'pHE Agriculture Club called their first business meeting a few days after school started and elected the following officers for the coming year: President..........................Clarence Oakwood Vice-President...................................John Sailor Secretary-Treasurer..............................John Ratcliff Resolutions were made and passed to hold one public meeting every month if possible. Each meeting this year, to date, has been very successful and has had an attendance of about 100 people. The first meeting was held on October 9, 1924. Among the speakers were Cliff Love of the Sugar Creek Creamery Company in Danville and Professor Campbell of the University of Illinois. After a few short talks the program was ended with a one reel comedy. This type of meeting was followed up until the first of the year, then the boys put on a drive for the Country Gentleman. For each subscription obtained by the boys the Agriculture Club received fifty cents. The boys worked hard and netted the Club about $35.00. After this drive, which was in the form of a contest, the losing boys put on an excellent party at the High School. This party consisted of an Athletic Festival in which boys and girls alike competed. After the evening’s fun everyone adjourned to the Gymnasium for lunch which ended the evening, making it quite a success. Various other activities are planned for the year, such as raising early plants to sell, testing seed corn and many other useful activities that will help the boys gain experience as well as the enjoyment of working together as members of the Agriculture Club. —Russel W. Smith. Page Fifty-two THE “ACORN” ifHONE E CONOMICSti 1 Camon The Home Economics Club President....................................Dorothy Trimmel Vice-President..........................Lucille Lark Secretary-Treasurer.................Thelma Van Allen Advisor................................Miss Kienzle The Home Economics Club was organized in October, 1924. This year we have fifteen new members. Our aim is to create an interest in the problems of our own homes. We also wish to be a benefit to this school. We have not done any definite thing yet this year but we hope to make ourselves known in the future. We had a weiner and marshmallow roast on the school campus to create interest in the work of our club. We have held regular meetings this year, on Wednesdays. —L. Lark and P. Trimmell. Page Fifty-three THE “ACORN” 0. T. H. S. Rooter’s Club gARLY last fall, the students found it necessary to organize a club of rooters. At the first meeting officers were elected as follows: President.....................................Johanna Bateman Vice-President..........................Wilma Snider Secretary-Treasurer..........................Maenette Rebmann Cheer Leaders......Lucille Lark and Clarence Oakwood This organization insists that its members attend the games and support the team which represents our school. At Homecoming, the club furnished the decorations and lots of pep, this being shown in the rooting and snake dances. After the Rossville football game, we entertained both teams at a weiner roast given in the woods back of the football field. Throughout the year our Club has shown its spirit and pep. The Rooter’s Club well represented our school at both the County and District Tournaments. Horn and hoof! Horn and hoof! Hold the floor, raise the roof, Razzle, dazzle, zazzle, zip! Yea! Oakwood, Let’er rip. This is just one of our peppy yells and we hope that next year more such yells will be added. Our teams need the best support that we can give. Let’s do better in the future and keep “The Rooter’s Club,” the pep of our school. —Johanna Bateman. Page Fifty-four THE “ACORN” jyjUSIC has made marked progress at 0. T. H. S. this year. The chief aid has been the addition of a regular credit class in music which includes History, Appreciation of Music and Harmony. There were nine pupils who registered for music and several others expressed the desire to enter the course, but owing to conflicts were unable to do so. This shows a decided interest in the subject and one that should be encouraged. The Orchestra and Glee Club have flourished and really have grown their limit, until they too, are given greater recognition by having special place in the curricula during school hours. Then, Oakwood may hope to further progress in a musical way. A new piano and a good talking machine would also be admirable in establishing prestige in the music line. Now that the interest and talent have thus far been displayed, would it be asking too much of the community to urge authorities to see our musical needs? —A. P. R. Page Fifty-five THE “ACORN” The Girls’ Glee Club FEW weeks after school started last fall, a meeting was held for those girls who wished to be members of the Glee Club. We elected for the year these officers: Advisor...........................................Mrs. Rigney President............................Mildred Oakwood Vice-President......................Maenette Rebmann Secretary-Treasurer..............................Wilma Snider Our membership numbers thirty girls who have enjoyed themselves at a few social affairs given during the year. Our Glee Club has furnished choruses for the Farmer’s Institute, Fall Festival, literary entertainments and several other school affairs. On February 20th, the Glee Club presented an interesting musicale. The proceeds from which are to benefit the Club as we are intending to send our chorus to Charleston to compete with other Glee Clubs in this State Division. The Glee Club will also furnish music at the Spring Festival and Commencement this May. Next year, we hope, that more girls will become interested in our work and play. Also that we can again have a Club worth while. A Club which our school and community will appreciate to the fullest extent. Page Fifty-six —W. S., ’26. THE “ACORN” Operetta “TN Old Louisiana” was the Operetta given by the members of the Glee Club and Orchestra, Friday evening, February 20, in the High School Auditorium. Although it did not surpass the production of last year, yet it was as well sung, as prettily costumed, and as greatly enjoyed. The proceeds are to be used in sending the musical representatives to Charleston to participate in the “Musical Festival” of High Schools, May 9. Our representatives are: The Girls’ Glee Club Boy’s Solo.......... Girl’s Solo......... .....Claud Myers Mildred Oakwood Page Fifty-seven THE “ACORN” Our Orchestra pHE past year has seemingly been the most successful one in the history of our organization. The orchestra has grown from a sluggish, uninteresting organization to a snappy one in which everyone is interested. This is due somewhat, perhaps, to the talented musicians in the organization, but mainly to the fact that our conductor, Mrs. Rigney, drills us until every note is in perfect harmony and we are proud to show our ability before the world. We played for class plays, entertainments, the agricultural conference and meetings, and the musicale. Our greatest success was when we had charge of the assembly; during the entire time the students were alternately weeping and screaming with laughter. Although we lose our leading violinist by graduation we are confident in the ability of the remaining musicians to carry on the fame we have acquired. The personnel is: Conductor.................................Mrs. Rigney Piano.....Mildred Oakwood, Francis Meade, substitute Violins...Dorothy Munns, Hazel Sadler, Alice Dalbey, Zora Quick Saxophones....Claude Meyers, Edwin McBroom, Richard Freeman Drums............Mary Ellen Michaels, Clarence Oakwood —M. 0. and C. M. Page Fifty-eight THE “ACORN” SOCIETY THE SOPHOMORE-FRESHMEN PARTY The first party of the season was given by the Sophomores in honor of the Freshmen. The high school assembly was decorated in green and the Freshmen were identified by the green badges which they wore. There was a program given by some of the best talent in the school, consisting of readings, music, and vaudeville acts. The Freshmen were called upon to do some ridiculous stunts. THE FRESHMEN-SOPHOMORE PARTY The Freshmen entertained the whole school at the Hallowe’en party in honor of the Sophomores. The school was beautifully decorated in colors suitable for Hallowe’en. The students were masked and much enjoyment was derived from guessing who the strangely dressed figures were. Games and contests were the chief forms of entertainment. FOOTBALL BANQUET On the evening of December the first, the Girls’ Athletic Association gave a banquet in honor of the football boys. The banquet room was beautifully decorated in a lattice work of purple and white. Johanna Bateman acted as toastmistress. Many of the boys gave interesting talks on the past year’s achievements. Mr. Lodge and Mr. Watson, students of the University of Illinois, gave splendid talks. Vernon Stedman was elected captain of next year’s football team. Captain Claud Myers presented Coach Firebaugh with a beautiful gift in token of their appreciation for the splendid co-operation he gave the boys. THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The crowning feature in the society of 0. T. H. S. is the Junior-Senior banquet, which will occur sometime in May. The reception room is always decorated in the Senior class colors. The banquet room is always beautifully decorated. The Sophomores always furnish the entertainment. One of the important features of the banquet this year will be dancing. It is one of Page Fifty-nine THE “ACORN” the special privileges given to the Juniors and Seniors by the Board of . Education. This will make it by far the most important event of the year. THE SENIOR-JUNIOR PARTY The Seniors entertained the Juniors at a Christmas party on the night of December the twelfth. The school was decorated in Christmas colors and a large Christmas tree adorned the assembly. Gifts were exchanged and games were played. ANNUAL CONTEST PARTY In order to sell our year book, a contest was put on between two sides in the school. The losing side was to banquet the winning side. After three hundred and twenty-five annuals were sold the contest was closed with the side headed by Lowell Crawford leading. The losers, headed by John Sailor, then gave a weiner roast, the last of April, which was enjoyed by everyone. Page Sixty THE “ACORN” OUR DEAR FRIEND A little man with a smiling face, Who never expresses sorrow or pain; But bears his burdens with out a word, And works on just the same. Always busy, always happy, Always doing some kind deed; Never failing, never shirking, From helping those who are in need. A little man whom all do love, And none will soon forget; The many things he has done for us, With never a word nor fret. —OPAL DUNAVAN Page Sixty-one I Cannon ATHLETIC THE “ACORN” The Boys Athletic Association President............................Theodore Palmer Vice-President............................Claud Myers Secretary.................................John Sailor The Boys’ Athletic Association met early in the school year and elected the above officers. The purpose of the Athletic Association is to manage and finance the athletic teams. It works for the good of all athletics in the school. It is through the work of this association that athletics reach their greatest efficiency. —T. P. Page Sixty-three THE “ACORN” Girls' Athletic Association President...........................Johanna Bateman Vice-President..................................Wilma Snider Secretary-Treasurer.............................Hazel Sadler Early in the fall of this year the girls met and elected the above officers for the year. It is the intention of this organization to develop better physical education for the girls of this high school. At the end of the football season the girls entertained the boys at a football banquet. Before school closes the girls are hoping to put on a banquet for the basketball boys also. It has been customary for the Athletic Association to put on a Stunt Show in the spring. The girls are looking forward to this event with much expectancy as it always arouses great interest in the school. With this event our work for the year is completed. —J. B. Page Sixty-four THE “ACORN” Page Sixty-five THE “ACORN” Review of the 1924 Football Season ■ yHEN the first call for football candidates was issued, the prospects for a good team were far from bright. Oakwood was confronted with the toughest schedule in the history of the school and the faces of G. Myers, R. Michael, G. Dysert, M. Henry, G. Williams, D. Ludwdg, C. Blue, G. Dal-bey, M. Green, R. Downing, C. Plotner, and J. Ratliff, letter men of the previous year were missing. That left Capt. Claud Myers, Sailor, Palmer, and Billingsley the only letter men left over. Ratliff joined the squad just before the first game and Ludwig, who had been recovering from an appendicitis operation came out late in October. The material was green, but the boys showed excellent spirit and went to work with a will. Homer opened the season on our field on September 19, and on the first play after the kickoff, Captain Myers ran 80 yards for a touchdown. Stedman plunged over for the additional point. A few minutes later Stedman bucked over for the second touchdown and again we made the try for point. The rest of the game was hard fought with Homer playing us to a standstill, and the game ended 14-0 in our favor. On September 26 we journeyed to St. Joseph, minus the services of Captain Myers, Liggett, and Andrews. St. Joseph had a splendid veteran team, and they were smarting so from the 20-0 trimming we had handed them in 1923 that they returned the compliment by giving us the short end of a 24-0 score. St. Joseph would probably have defeated us even with our full strength, but it would have been a close game. The team showed no power on either offense or defense, and were outplayed in all departments by St. Joseph. Nothing daunted, the team traveled to Westville on October 4, to tackle the strongest opponent of the year. In this game our inexperience cost us dearly for Westville ran wild around our ends from several good trick plays. Westville had us completely outclassed, as the final score, 66-0 shows. However, about half their points were scored on long runs around our weak ends. This game went a long way toward correcting the play of our ends, so that when we met Rossville on October 11, we presented a much stronger line-up. In the Rossville game we first began to show some offensive strength, smashing through their line time after time for substantial gains. Palmer made two touchdowns, one in the first quarter, the other in the third quarter, and one of the points after the touchdown was made. Rossville scored a touchdown and point in the second quarter and had the ball only two or three inches from another touchdown as the first half ended. With the exception of the second quarter Rossville wfas outplayed. Bill Oakw ood, Sailor, and Palmer did the best work for Oakw'ood, while Pellum starred for Rossville. Page Sixty-six THE “ACORN’’ On October 17, we invaded Sidell and Coach Mellon’s warriors routed us 50-0, in the poorest game we played all year. After playing a stubborn game the first quarter, when we held Sidell to three points, we weakened and let them complete passes at will. The Fall Festival game was played against Rantoul, a team of heavy but inexperienced boys. Bill Oakwood made himself famous in this game by sneaking through center for fifty yards on two different occasions. Oakwood completely outclassed Rantoul in this game, winning 27-6. Ran-toul’s only score coming from a blocked place kick. On November 1, we took a trip to Georgetown where their heavier team defeated us 36-0, but not without a real struggle, as we threatened their goal several times during the game. The services of Sailor and Strong were lost for the rest of the season as the result of injuries sustained in this game. On November 7, the crippled team went to Homer for a return game and surprised themselves and every one else by wralloping Homer 32-7. Hoopeston came down on November 15, for the final game of the season. Here again the score was not indicative of the fierceness of the struggle for although defeated 36-0, Oakwood several times carried the ball well inside Hoopeston’s 5 yard line, only to fumble or lose it on downs. Oakwood’s forward passing electrified the crowd in this game. Palmer sustained a broken arm in this game, ending a very unfortunate season so far as injuries were concerned. However, the 1924 football team deserves a great deal of commendation, for they were a green team and were continually torn to pieces by injuries, yet they kept on fighting and wound up the season with four wins and five defeats, a record as good as that of the 1923 team, and made against a better group of teams. Indications point to a stronger line for next year although a new backfield will have to be developed. Captain-elect Stedman, Arnold, and Ludwig should form an excellent nucleus for the line. Those who won letters in football are as follows: Norman Oakwood Harland Oakwood John Ratliff Donald Ludwig Capt. Claud Myers Ted Palmer John Sailor Paul Billingsley Vernon Stedman (capt. elect) Clovis Arnold Lowell Crawford Michael Bateman Layton Liggett Harry Williams Wayne Strong Elwin Andrews —R. S. F. Page Sixty-seven THE “ACORN” FIRST TEAM John Sailor Harmon Andrews Ted Palmer Claude Myers Lowell Kenneth Crawford Elwin Andrews Layton Liggett Wayne Strong Crawford Page Sixty-eight THE “ACORN” SECOND TEAM Clarence Oakwood Harry Williams Richard Freeman Ralph Snider Lester Sperry Page Sixty-nine THE “ACORN” Basket Ball at 0. T. H. S. rpHE basketball season opened on December 1, 1925, with the first call of practice and not one of our three letter men was able to report on account of injuries received in football—but it was only a short time until our Captain, John Sailor, and Claud Myers were out working and after January 1 Ted Palmer was able to report for work although handicapped with his broken arm. By the time of our first game the team although made up of only two regulars, two subs from last year and a new man, was able to defeat Rossville very handily here by a score of 28-8, our captain starred at forward in this game by making the first eight points and a total of eighteen in the game. However, the real reason for such a victory at the start of the season was not the points made by Sailor but the close guarding done by our right forward, Lowell Crawford, who kept Rossville’s best man from scoring. The next three games were won, not easily but by hard playing. We defeated St. Joseph, here and also our old rival, Catlin. Then the boys added their second victory over Rossville at Rossville, by a small majority of 18-15, but only winning there by the good work of Kenneth Crawford, who netted five baskets in the last half, and by the good floor work of our old guard, Ted Palmer, who was now able to play. After winning four straight games with a comparatively new team, we ran into a few snags and started dropping games. Fisher gave us our first defeat of 28-11 and then we lost several games by a small score, due very likely to the fact that at no time during this slump did we have all our regulars in any game at one time on account of minor injuries and infections. So during this time we lost to Catlin 14-11; to Westville in the County Tournament 14-10; to Sadorus in the Mahomet Tournament 18-9; to Fisher 29-18. Then we scored a win over Fairmount at Fair-mount that started us up again, only to lose to Ogden 14-11; but with a whirlwind finish in the last quarter of our last game we changed a score of 12-11 to 21-13 over Fairmount, thus ending the regular season. We drew Rossville in the District Tournament and beat them 19-11 only to be eliminated the next night by Hoopeston 30-22 thus ending a hard fought season. GAMES WON AND LOST Rossville, Here OakivoocL 28 Oppo; 8 Catlin, Here 26 17 St. Joseph, Here 27 14 Rossville, There 18 15 Fisher, There 11 29 Page Seventy THE “ACORN” Catlin, There 11 14 Sadorus at Mahomet 7 19 Fairmount, There 18 13 Westville at Danville 10 14 Fisher, Here 17 29 University High, There 14 17 Ogden, There 11 14 Fairmount, Here 27 13 Rossville at Danville 19 11 Hoopeston at Danville 22 30 Points scored 250 257 Percentage .497 For next year the outlook is rather bright although we lose five Seniors four of whom were regulars. The team will be piloted by our center, Claude Myers, who will have with him as letter men, Kenneth Crawford and Clovis Arnold, along with two players who almost on letters this year, namely, Wayne Strong and Layton Liggett and several other substitutes who worked regularly this year. This increase in percentage over last year’s was due in a large part to the men who won letters. We wish to put down a few words telling something of what each one did accomplish. JOHN SAILOR—In our captain we had one of the hardest working captains and best leaders ever seen at Oakwood. Although handicapped with injuries at the first of the season, he was always out and working whenever he was physically able, and it was due to his stellar performances at back guard that saved us several defeats. TED PALMER—Ted was unable to report until late on account of his broken arm, but during the latter part of the season he had overcome this handicap and was able to give a good account of himself at running guard. CLAUD MYERS—As a center, a dribbler and heady floor worker our captain-elect was hard to equal. It was due to his hard work and quick thinking that helped the team out of many holes and won the right to be chosen as next seasons’ captain. LOWELL CRAWFORD—Lowell barely missed winning a letter last year but was a regular from the start this year and although not always high score man was always there with a few baskets. His work on defense in several games account for our victory. HARMON ANDREWS—Another senior to win his first letter at forward. His hard work and basket shooting, especially at Fairmount, caused the team to come from behind and make a good showing several times. ELWIN ANDREWS—Elwin proved his worth in several of the first Page Seventy-one THE “ACORN” games at running guard, but was unable to keep pace with Ted after he recovered. He was always ready to go in and do his best whenever called upon and never gave up. KENNETH CRAWFORD—Another Junior to win a letter with his basket shooting. He was erratic at times, but his showing at the end of the season was excellent so we expect him to be a good running mate to Claud next year. CLOVIS ARNOLD—Clovis was a Sophomore, new at the game but worked hard at back guard before Sailor was able to play and helped us win our first games. —Russell W. Smith, Coach. Those who won letters in basketball are as follows: Capt. John Sailor Harmon Andrews Claud Myers (capt. elect) Elwin Andrews Ted Palmer Kenneth Crawford Lowell Crawford Clovis Arnold The Class Basket Ball I ournament HE Seniors took the class tournament this year. This team has won the tournament for two consecutive years, because the team that won the tournament last year was composed of almost all the same boys. The Freshmen surprised us all by the showing that they made. This team took second place in the tournament. They had a well balanced team that played good basketball throughout the meet. The Sophomores took third place and the Junioi’s fourth. Page Seventy-two THE “ACORN” T rack S basketball is over the athletes have now turned their attention to track. Coach Smith entered the track team in several meets and he says that after looking over the prospects he feels that we will be well represented in track this year. Myers, a runner of no mean ability, copped several medals last year and is expected to repeat again this year. He will lead the track squad. Several other boys of the school will be out to race, jump and handle the weights for 0. T. H. S. The men left from last year are Liggett and Sperry. The Freshmen class have several lads who bid fair for positions on the track team. Foot Ball According to Shakespear “Down! Down!”..............................................Henry VI. “Well placed”..............................................Henry V. “An excellent pass”......................................The Tempest “A touch, a touch, I do confess”..............................Hamlet “I do commend you to their backs”............................Macbeth “More rushes, more rushes—two”.............................Henry VI. “Pell-mell, down with them”.........................Loves Labor Lost “This shouldering of each other”...........................Henry VI. “Being down, I have the placing”...........................Cymbeline “Let him not pass but pull him rather”.......................Othello “Tis sport to maul a runner”.................................Anthony “I’ll catch it ere it comes to ground”.......................Macbeth “We have bloody noses and cracked crowns...................Henry VI. “It’s the first time that I ever heard breaking ribs was a sport”. ..............................................As You Like It —T. P. Athletics If there is a boy with heart so “punk”, Who says athletics are all the “bunk”. Then put him with the girls who cry and fuss, We’re red-blooded Americans, we don’t want him with us. It is the “guy” that breaks his arm or leg, And will still lay on the ground and beg; Who will go back into the game and fight, That’s the kind of boy I think’s all right. But now listen my boy, take this from me, I have some advice to offer “thee”. If you want to make the team and stay, You’d better throw your “Camels” away. By one who knows, —P. E. Billingsley. Page Seventy-three THE “ACORN” ur JiorscMtN oi o.t H S. vi e 6 Page Seventy-four THE “ACORN” O. T. H. S. CALENDAR MAY APRIL MARCH FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER “At School Again At school is a very good place to be Yet it does not seem that way to me. The lessons are very hard for everyone, But if you’ll get them, you’ll soon be done. The sports of the school are a great need There’s football and basketball that require much speed; There are many who study only for these And there are many that do as they please. —Edgar Gutteridge. We started back to school again a little earlier than usual (Sept. 1) with about 40 Freshies as green as all Freshies are. These Freshies were properly initiated at a party the Sophomores gave in their behalf (?). The aforesaid green Freshies were full of pep for our cheer leaders (Larky and Raz) came from their midst. Freshies Once We were all Freshies once you know, As green as green could be Wondering just which way to go Which room was which and where. —Pauline Rogers. Page Seventy-five THE “ACORN y Many organizations elected their officers and we started back to the same old routine. Good Advice Oh, student, don’t bewail your fate, What if you were the teacher? She has to know most everything, And be a sort of preacher. She has to know your lesson too, So when you’re feeling blue, Don’t think you are the only one, The teacher studies too! —Zora Quick. OCTOBER Another new organization was established— The Rooters’ Club. Long may it live and prosper! There was great sorrow (?) at the 0. T. H. S. when one of our dear friends (Bloomer) left to join the navy. A Japanese speaker told us many interesting things about Japanese customs, manners and clothing but the most interesting to us was that no studying had to be done while he talked. One of the great events of this month took place when the Seniors visited Court. The following day, Mr. Ted Palmer won a lawsuit against the R. S. Railway Co. He received $10,000 for injuries to himself and car. The Fall Festival was a great success from all points of view. A Football Game A great event is nearly here, The students shout and scream, The football game is drawing near, Hurrah! for the Oakwood team. Now watch the boys in purple and white, We know they’ll do their best, We know they’ll win if they must fight, And we will do the rest. The game is over, now let us cheer, The purple and white have won, They played that team without one fear, The victory they won. —Ruth Duke. Some of our teachers are sick. We hope they’ll soon be better and back to school again. Page Seventy-six THE “ACORN” NOVEMBER Hallowe’en is over and we all have colds. We surely must have had a good time. Notice on the board one day: Fresh- man Class Meeting (From) 10 ’til 12. Some meeting! One of our teachers has returned but, another is absent. Oh well, I guess turn about is fair play. We observed Armistice Day by singing patriotic songs in the Assembly at 11 o’clock. Miss Humphreys returned so that the Seniors would have something to be thankful for on the 27th. Success I’ve an humble little motto, That is homely, yet ’tis true, “Keep aworkin’ and atoilin’ For Success is ’waitin’ you.” So get your books and start to work, For days are swiftly passing by, So do all well and do not shirk, For in your books success doth lie. The Literary Program and Box Social were two of the more important activities of our school preceding Thanksgiving vacation. All who attended the Box Social were treated to a delightful evening. Some of the many attractions of the evening were: Game of Chance, Fish Pond, Popularity, Dirtiest Feet, and Most Love-sick Couple Contests. The boxes were numerous and showed good taste on the part of girls who brought them. We were very glad to have a short vacation while our Faculty attended Institute and we sincerely hope they enjoyed the vacation as much as we did. DECEMBER Mr. Hannah, the state inspector of high schools, honored the O. T. H. S. with a visit. We all tried to do and look our best but oh my! What a dumb Physics class we had! On the other hand, the Seniors had a most remarkably intelligent ( ?) English Class! The second Literary Program was given Dec. 23 and the Oaks won a large percentage of the points. The Senior-Junior Party was a great success. Page Seventy-seven THE “ACORN” But as Christmas shopping had to be done, there were only eighteen people present. What Is More Useless Than: Parties and no dancing? Mildred J. without Bill 0.? A book and no lesson? Basketball game and no rooters? A class and no teacher? An Eversharp and no lead? Familiar Sounds Oh that English! Whispering in the Assembly. I’ve flunked again. Zora’s gift of gab. Cat’s meow. Mary’s giggles. Harry’s horse laugh. JANUARY Miss Humphreys appeared after vacation with a brand new diamond on her third finger. Who’s the lucky fellow? Congratulations. A Noble Resolution? Life is real, life is earnest, Let us strive to do our best, And departing leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. Everyone is beginning to cram for semesters. Wanted: By members of the Physics Class: An express that will carry them to the Cafeteria in one millionth of a second or a new race track with the stairs all smoothed out and all doors open so there will be few casualties in the grand rush for the cafeteria. When the noon bell rings All of the pupils shout and sing To think of what the noon will bring A lunch in the cafeteria. From all the noise and chatter And to listen to the patter One would think it would matter Who was last in the line. —Nellie Michael. Page Seventy-eight THE “ACORN” Many of our teachers are absent but the Commercial students seem to be the luckiest (?) or most unfortunte (?) of us all. The Commercial Course Wanted: “ ’Smatter with the Commercial Course?” We hear the children say, “Why don’t you know kids are so bad, They scare the teacher ’way?” They worried one until she’s sick, The second wouldn’t stay, And when they made eyes at the third He, too, did run away. Now, listen, don’t think terrible For what I’ve said ain’t true, It’s just a little poem I made For me to read to you. —Zora Quick. More students at Basketball games—Shorty Smith. Seven Wonders of the O. T. H. S. 1. Our B. Ball Team. 2. Our Freshies. 3. Our Physics Class. 4. Judge’s sound advice. 5. Commercial Classes. 6. Our Senior Advisor. 7. Faculty. The Minstrel Show to be given by the Seniors was postponed until it was entirely forgotten (?). FEBRUARY Although the ground-hog saw his shadow we had a week of perfect spring weather until winter came again. The Seniors are all very busy working on the Annual. Talented pupils on request In an operetta they were to play They wanted it to be the best So started practicing without delay. There was music and solos too, All harmonized you see And altho the number is few A success ’twill sure be. —Norah Powell. Page Seventy-nine THE “ACORN” The Operetta was a great success for everyone enjoyed it. Russell Downing and Bloomer (Navy Boys) visited the 0. T. H. S. Lowell and John were chosen the captains of the Annual Contest. The race was a close one until one week was up when it was tied. Because of the equality of participants, the contest as extended for another week. Lowell’s workers were victorious with a sale of 160 annuals while John’s followers sold 147 annuals. Because Lowell’s workers won, John and his followers will give a party for the victors. At our basketball games there is still a need for rooters. The students were to be admitted free of charge if necessary, but the only request was that each use his voice in behalf of the “Purple and White.” The boys playeds a splendid game at the County Tourney against Westville but were defeated. We hope for better luck at the District Tournament. Questions the History Class Desires On Exams. 1. When was the War of 1812 fought? 2. What two nations took the main part in the Spanish-American War. 3. Who made Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech? COMING EVENTS 'pHE Senior Class Play “The Arrival of Kitty” is to be given soon and as the actors are practicing very faithfully, it is sure to be a great success. The Juniors are to give their play after the Senior play is over. Many are looking forward to the May Day celebration which will probably be given on Friday, May 16th. This year May Day is going to be well worth seeing so we hope that everybody will come. Leading characters: May Queen...........................Wilma Snider Boy and Girl....Lucille Lark and Clara L. Moffit Spirit of Spring...............Jessie Cauldwell Cupid..........................La Verne Dalbey Page Eighty THE “ACORN” The Spirit of Spring timidly comes foi'th from her winter hiding place to greet her friends and playmates. The Raindrops and Rainbow encourage her by saying that the time for her return has come. Her confidence is strengthened by the appearance of the Sunbeams. Spring dances happily while the Pipes of Pan come out to join her. Blades of Grass spring up and are followed by Spring Beauties, Violets and Tulips. The Fairies are attracted by the joy of all these, so they take part in the celebration. Cupid is seen approaching followed by a youthful pair who have been pierced by one of his arrows. Peasants begin to notice that Spring has come and skip merrily in token of their mirth. As a final touch the May Queen is crowned, after which the May Pole Dance completes the picture. The Juniors and Seniors also are anxiously awaiting the very important Junior-Senior Banquet. So another school year will end with the Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 24, and Commencement, May 29. Page Eighty-one r THE “ACORN” THE ‘‘ACORN” JOKES After you’ve fussed with the butcher, the grocer, the baker, and your wife. Read these jokes and enjoy life. Lowell Crawford— My Bonnie peeped into the gas tank, The height of its contents to see, She lighted a match to assist her; Oh! bring back my Bonnie to me. Mrs. Iftner: What is respira- tion? Ralph Reeves: That means to sweat. Teacher: How many pupils are there in this room? Pupil: Nineteen. Teachers: How many fools? Pupil: Twenty. The Dashing Young Sheik: Am I the first person who ever asked you for a kiss? Virginia Eubank: Yes, all the rest of them took them without asking. Runt O.: Did they have knights in Scott’s time? Kenny: Sure and days too. Little Miss Moffitt sat on a toffitt, Eating her lunch today; Along came Barton Snyder and sat down beside ’er, And frightened Miss Moffitt away. Page Eighty-four Ralph Snyder: Sarah Morton was a writer of friction. Jo Bateman informed us on her semester exam, paper in cooking class that baking powder contained chlorine.______________ Mildred Sullivan: What made that bump on your head? Wilhelmme Wright: That’s where a thought struck me. Photographer: Say do you want a small picture or a large one? Jerky Billingsley: I want a small one. Photographer: Then please close your mouth. Miss McCoy: Paul if you don’t know your lesson tomorrow you will have to stay forty-five minutes after school with me. Jerky Billingsley: All right, if you are not afraid you will be talked about. Miss Kienzle: Class what fruit do you like best for breakfast? Jennie Hays: I like Post Toasties best of all. Heard at Rooters’ Club Practice M. Rebmann: Lavon how can you yell looking at that wind? Lavon T.: I wasn’t looking at the wind I was looking at Runt. Lorene J.: Well, you might as well look at wind as him, he’s so windy. THE “ACORN” What If You Saiv Ted Palmer when he wasn’t talking to Sailor. Simp Oakwood without his glasses. Maenette and Lorine studying the third period. Mabel without some boys standing around. Clettis Musson at a dance. Harry Williams when he wasn’t talking of the girls. Punk Strong and Charlie Cannon together when they were not fussing. Ralph Reeves with his Chemistry lesson. Margaret O’Hare without La Verne Dalbey. Elwin Andrews pass a girl without speaking to her. Mike Bateman: Why does a blush creep over a girl’s face? Punk Strong: I don’t know. Why? Mike: Because if it ran it w'ould kick up too much dust. Mother: Jimmy what become of that little pie I made for you yesterday? Jimmy: I took it to school and gave it to the teacher. Mother: Did she eat it? Jimmy: I guess so she wasn’t at school today. Wilhelmme Wright: Ah my lips are so sore this morning. Midd Sullivan: I think its from the sun. Wilhelmme: Who’s son. Punk Strong: I don’t know half the time if Ted is sore or mad. When Will Bill Oakwood miss a dance? Will Harmon Andrews quit going to Fairmount? Will Snooks Myers have his English lesson? Will Joe Bateman quit fussing with Jerky Billingsley? Will Runt Oakwood grow? Will Doris Fisher fail to get “A” in English? Will Virginia Eubank and Mr. Firebaugh quit arguing in Business Law? Will Jessie Caldwell stop smiling? Will Mary Fahey get angry? Will Judge Rouse go to a show? Will Vernon Stedman stop growing? Will Clara Louise Moffitt bob her hair? Wilma Snyder: Do you think you can make use of my voice? Mrs. Rigney: Yes, in case of fire. Mrs. Iftner: Did anyone help you with these sentences? Judge Rouse: No, my sister did them by herself. L. Lark: Meddy do you like Hershey bars? M. J. Meade: No, but I sure like “Hershey” boys. Stranger—“Is this Oakwood?” Maenette R.—“No, this is Michael.” Lucille Lark—“If it was, I would kiss you.” Anybody wanting to paint their barns ask some of the girls how much it costs a gallon. Page Eighty-five THE “ACORN” Miss McCoy: What powers does Mabel Frazier: She married a the president have. Frenchman. Elwin Andrews: He can deliver Ted Palmer: She didn’t either, either written or vocal speeches. she married a farmer. Jerky: (Swinging from the limb Ralph Reeves talking to Paul of a tree) Hey, Simp look what I Billingsley— can do. Ralph: The amoeba is the small- Simp Oakwood: Any ape can est animal known. swing on a tree. Jerky: Then amoeba must be a new name for chiggers. Miss Fletcher: (In Short- hand Class) Let’s take some oral Jean (3 yrs. old) had just been work. put to bed, with a kiss. Garnet Peters: On the board ? After a while: Mother, I want Doris Fisher: We sure did get another kiss, this one’s all dried up. some good music over the radio last night. Garnet Peters (in English Helen Fern: Do they play rec- Class) Soon the white mule will be ords or rolls? no more. (Which kind Garnet?) Mrs. Smith: Can some one use hereinbefore in a sentence? Student: Mr. Firebaugh, why is Jerky B.: I have never been it that you always lose when you hereinbefore. bet on horses and always win when Ted Palmer: (In English) Miss you play cards? Mrs. Firebaugh: Well you see Humphreys I want to ask a ques- my boy I can’t put horses up my tion about a great tragedy. sleeve. Miss Humphreys: What is it? Ted : What is my grade? Mr. Firebaugh to Harry Wil- Miss McCoy: What does a for- liams (in Chem. class) “Harry, Heaven helps those who help them- eigner have to do to become an selves.” American citizen? Just then the bell rang. We won- Jack Sailor: He has to take out der if this salvation was sent from civilization papers. heaven ? Tavon Duke: (Smartly) Say Miss Humphreys: Mr. Billings- kids Miss Heyworth said I was the ley, I suppose you have several of smartest one in my sewing class Shakespear’s writings in your last year. home? A group of students: Well, we Jerky (about half awake) I don’t must have a negative brain com- know whether we have or not, but pared to that. I tried to get rid of all of them. Page Eighty-six THE “ACORN” Our Movie Stars Rodolph Valentino.....Joe Sailor Viola Dana........Mabel Frazier Thomas Meighan Perry Carpenter Hot Gibson........Ralph Reeves Betty Compson....La Verne Dalbey Laura La Plante. Mary Jane Meade Pola Negri.Margaret O’Hare Nita Nalda...Maenette Rebmann Agnes Ayers......Margurita Rouse Constance Talmadge.......... .................Wilma Snyder Mary Pickford....Velma Carpenter Jackie Coogan....Vernon Stedman Baby Peggy...........Jo Bateman Bull Montana.......Runt Oakwood Charles Ray......Burney Loeffler Ben Turpin......Jerky Billingsley Charlie Chaplin......Judge Rouse Harold Lloyd.......Simp Oakwood Buster Keaton...............John Sailor Fatty Arbuckle.....Lewis Fellows Tom Mix..................Charles Cannon Clovis Arnold: I never knew that profane language was used so much until I bought a car. Stedman: Do you hear much swearing on the road. Clovis: Why goodness yes, al- most everyone I bump into swears something terrible. Ray Trimmell: You know the trees are leaving? Heloys Potter: Leaving? Ray: Why yes don’t you see their trunks? Punk Strong (boastfully) : My grandfather built the Rocky Mountains. Ted Palmer: That ain’t nothin’. You’ve heard of the Dead Sea, haven’t you? Well my grandfather killed it. Found in One of the N ewspapers Dear Santa: Please bring me a little red wagon and a rocking-horse for Christmas. I have been a good little boy. —Vernon Stedman. Mabel had a little lamp She had it trained no doubt, For very time that Tom came up The little lamp went out. Doris Fisher (Criticizing English 4 speeches) : Mr. Crawford gave the best speech that I ever heard him gave. Mr. Firebaugh: Joe I’m afraid I’ll never see you in heaven. Joe Sailor: Why, Mr. Firebaugh what have you done now? Sam: Ah’s gwine to de pahty t’night, but fust Ah’s gotta go home an’ change mah clothes. Ham: Change yuh clothes? Go on man when yo’ buttons yo’ coat yo’ trunk am locked. Ted Palmer: Do you like dates with nuts? Lucille Lark: Sure when do you want to come up ? Zora Quick: “Hurry up, my time is worth $10 a minute.” Mary Fahey: “I’d think you’d hate to sleep.” (Heard at Homer football game.) Simp Oakwood: Come on Ted what are you looking for? Ted Palmer: (Running around in a circle) Oh, I’ve lost my chewin’ gum. Page Eighty-seven THE “ACORN” Why All Our Boys Flunked Mabel “F”razier Opa“L” Dalbey L“t ”cille Lark Mae‘W”ette Rebman Mildred Oa“A'”wood Wilma Snyd“£”’r E“Z)”na Bock Virgini“A” Eubank Lucille Li G”gett Jessie C“A”uldwell Ruth McCla“ ”n Lavo'W” Thompson (Heard in English 3) If a boy knowed all this it would be twice as easier. Mike Bateman: Why is Wilma Snyder like a War Saving Stamp? Harm Andrews: I don’t know7, w7hy ? Mike: Because she draws so much interest. Breathes there a girl with soul so dead w7ho never once or more has said: “She’s just jealous that’s all.” “Oh, we didn’t get home until 3 a. m.” “I am glad he didn’t come I don’t like him anyway.” “I have all of my lessons mother.” “Oh, dad all the other girls have one.” “Oh, isn’t he the handsomest thing.” “I’ll be home early mother.” Grocer: We have some nice string beans today. Judge Rouse: How much a string? Mrs. Rigney (English 1) : What is a ballad? Clovis Arnold: A ballad is a piece of paper that you vote on. Page Eighty-eight THE “ACORN” 1 COMPLIMENTS of Elliott Lumber Co. West End of Subway Danville, 111. 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Andrews, Cashier Rubber Boots and Skoes — 4 Page Ninety-three THE “ACORN” SUITS Hats Furnishings Caps PRICES RIGHT ALL THE TIME BOORD BROS. “The Big Little Store s -------------— s “Say It With Flowers” SMITHS die Florists “The Finer Flowers Only’ 101 Vermilion Street Phone 571 Danville, Illinois SAILOR’S Confectionery Candy T obacco Refreshments Best of Service Oak wood, Illinois --------------- Page Ninety-four THE ACORN” PHOTOGRAPHS In this book were made by BOWMAN STUDIO 18 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois -------------------------------------- , l - Farmers’ State Bank s Funeral Director Capital $25,000.00 And Fithian, Illinois Furniskings Under State Supervision and Examination PRIVATE CHAPEL General Banking and AMBULANCE SERVICE Farm Loans Leo Freese, President V. L. REDMAN O. E. Bantz, Vice-Pres. E. E. Freeman, Cashier Phone 10 We Solicit Your Patronage « Oakwood, Illinois $ Page Ninety-five THE “ACORN” ; ---------------------- ---------« Quality Service WE STRIVE TO HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT ROGERS VINSON General M erchandise OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS --------------------------------- Allen Garage Ford Service Goodrich Oilvertown CAmerica's First CokoTirs Standard, Sinclair, Mobiloil, Oil, Gas, Greases. Official Garage National Motor Association. Wrecking and Road Service, Day or Nite. Phone 25 Oakwood, 111. Page Ninety-six THE “ACORN” f f W. A. RIDGE J. E. Mullins General Merchandise Muncie Garage Muncie, 111. Authorized Ford Dealer Phone 63 Ford Parts and Accessories Oakwood, Illinois Enarco Motor Oil Goodyear and Firestone Tires “Quality Merchandise Only” Phone Fithian Ex. 14-11 Generators Magnetos Starters Rewiring NIEMAN’S Paxton Skutts DRUG STORE Electric Service For Complete Line of Station Exide Batteries Harrison and Walnut Sts. Phone 196 Drugs, Sundries, Paints Soda Fountain in Connection Danville, Illinois Phone 56 Fithian, 111. — 4 Page Ninety-seven THE “ACORN” Frank A. Brown GROCERIES Dry Goods Gents’ Furnishings Phone 10 Fithian, 111. ---------------------- Ckas. O’Toole Junior Trucking,, Hauling Both Long and Short Hauls Reasonable Rates Phone 47 Oakwood B. G. GARAGE Oakwood, 111. Racine and Firestone Tires and Tubes Standard and Lincoln Gas and Oils Auto Work of All Kinds Work Guaranteed Wrecking Service Phone at Night 50 Day 39 ---- Page Ninety-eight THE “ACORN” Fithian Hardware Company A Complete Line of Hardware, Furniture, Stoves, Floor Coverings, Fence, Tractors, Threshing Machinery, Plumbing and Heating Phone 17 «. Fithian, 111. Tafe Chiropractic $100 Saved—$100 Made by Trading at Get Well and Keep Smiling Ideal Store E. B. PAYNE Where You Get Everything Good to Eat D. C„ Ph. C. BUTTER CRUST BREAD TWIN LOAF, 10c Chiropractic Health Service Phone 44 Oakwood Ideal Bakery H. A. 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