Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1939 volume:

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I rn var nf. -nn WTI nluvgn, gig, H' vi Q14 x... i rf.-'+ Q A . - 'al X. ,f rr gr R J , 4. - , , .1 br. ya: .-3 -' ,-,131-s ,'qf:11 lr .. gi- Ji-1, Lv-'lm T - Sm! 5' ff szgfifad' ' . b. Ff .4 -- iSQ' F'i'i yf .., '- f2t.5,.' A ' - F' ,. 4- ' , --: ,,, - 1 ' iff. Y 5'54'H-V?-'ii H A. ' 4' f. .v:':.i . , ., -fl X, me-nv 'f ' ..,.. mmf , ,. - ' if ' - TABLE OF CONTENTS' ADMINIST RATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES FEATURES THE ACORN - OF I9 BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. Q. W. MICHAEL, Presiclvnit ERNEST SEYMOUR LESTER FELLQWS DR. W. T. SNIDER EDVVARD HUCKIN WESLEY CONDON GLEN DONEY ESTHER BLACKBURN, Secretary e- ACORN STAFF HELEN TILLOTSON Editor-in-Chief MAX MYERS RODNEY PAYNE Bnsincss Mgr. Advcrtising Mgr. ELOUISE CUNNINGHAM GERALIIINI-2 HUGHS JEXVELL HART Circulation Mgr. Alinnni Classes CHARLES SMITH ANN OAKWIJOD LOWELI. MURPHY Bays' Atlzlctics Draniatics Activities FRIZDA O'BANION JOHN RUTAN LIARY M. VINSON Calendar Vocational Depts. llliisic MARILYN WILLIAMS HOXN'ARD RICIITER EVELYN PIADDEN Typist Typist Typist FEROL JONES THIQLIIA WOODARO MARTHA CORK Typist Jokes ' Typist 1' .am -N ,- :ii r -y-Lf A 'f I as A P' ' 'asf' .H , f 5- L- r.,, ,.gJ:,:, ug ..., .,!Ff rfifgn. W .Y , 5 , Q5 V. if 'iP79fIn, 1 1 i 3 1-, J. -.I ' ,MVYU ,WV 5--, , 3 4 X V.-155: 4 : ,. 'A gn., 3 ,, HW., 4-f, 1, 'f ,rw F vw- .J-, fi ' F Q- V V. , 5.5 fm 5, 5 '4--1 ,fm-MP, rw . ,., ,, I- 'L U. L. wr ref- PM V, .7.' W N U4 ' flu! M41- I r F Administration THE ACORN OF I9 THE FACULTY ASIER A. BAKER, Principal English-Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed. University of Illinois, M.A. HAROLD L. NEWTSON, Assistrant Principal Commerce-Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. ESTHER WILLIAMS History-University of Illinois, B.S., M.A. JOE SAILOR Agriculture-Illinois State Normal University B.Ed., Graduate School, Colorado Agricultural College. MARGARET MAE SNIDER General science, chemistry-University of Illinois, B.S. DOROTHY DOLAND Home Economics-MacMurray College BS. CARL HALL, Assistant Coach Science-Eastern Illinois State Teachers College B.Ed., University of Illi- nois, Indiana University. ESTHER BLACKBURN, Secretary, librarian EVA YOUMANS English, speech-University of Illinois, A.B., Graduate School, University of Illinois. LELA BULLOCK Home economics, Latin-University of Illinois A.B., Kansas State Teach- ers College, B.S., Stout Institute, Graduate School, University of Chicago. SHELBY MARTIN Mathematics, economics-University of Illinois B.S., A.B., M.A. GEORGE DINSMORE Mathematics, physical education-University of Illinois, B.S., Graduate School, University of Illinois. GENE ROIDI, Coach Industrial arts-Illinois State Normal University B.Ed. EDNA MICHAEL Music, French, English-Bush Conservatory, B.Mus., University of Illinois B.S., Graduate School, University of Illinois. WILLIAM YOUMANS Engineer HERSCHEL MCPHERSON ELMER BALBACI-I Bus driver Bus driver ORRIE HOLDEN LAYTON LIGGETT Bus driver B us driver 'xlskkxu Xkixkkmnxs Clsxu- O., Vlolcau' HLWQXG. X....U2,XS.SXSOYX Pr-xrxcvPaX Ace. So.xXov Woxosuvzk Snidu- Eakkmr Y1Xm:Xxbxm-rx Evo. XXOXLYCXUXXQ Cmovqv. Hiwsmovz Csuw. Pxodk Ylovovcxxy Bokmwd. Lum Y3uXXcmck 1...- Edxxa YYXQCXXQQX L1sc.'X Vmrxn had Ccvd HQXX Shmvvm men-kin XX! iXXio.m Xkxommm Gd if XXEYSLYXZX YYXc.QXxu -:ovx Yzkxxmv Pmvcmckx Ovviv. NCXOXGWLTX N...m.xxXoxx N..ko,qa.XX Classes THE ACORN, SENIOR CLASS JB CLASS OFFICERS President ............ ,,.,,,..,.,.,,,,......,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,, Andrew Young Vice-president ....... ...........William Fagaly Secretary ............ ....... ......... I o seph Dejonghe rl reasurer ............ .,,, . ,,A,.,.,,....,,..,.,,,.,,,.,. M ax Myers Class advisers ....... ........ M iss Williams, Mr. Martin CLASS HISTORY In September, 1935, a group of eighty-six fair, fearful, frolicking, frisky freshmen boarded the O.T.H.S. special which was to steam along on a four- year educational journey. For fear of a wreck they organized immediately. They selected Leo Burke as engineer, Betty Casteel as fireman, Jack Van Zandt as conductor, and Max Myers as porter. As they were rounding the first curve they had a head-on collision with the sophomore class. Aside from a terrible fright and a few bruises, they emerged from the catastrophe none the worse for wear. On l-Iallowe'en they whistled for a crossing, slowed up, and finally stopped, not for water, but for cider and doughnuts. The first of june they puffed into the roundhouse, where they remained for the summer. In September, 1936, they refueled and continued their journey with a new crew. For the remainder of the three-year journey Andy Young acted as their engineer. They had to sidetrack for a few specials, such as the dinky on which the class of 1936 was riding in September. ln the fall of 1937 they boarded a new streamline train which steamed along at a smooth but rapid speed. They stopped only long enough on December 4 with the aid of Miss Snider to say to the remainder of the school and to the community, Sound Your Horn. Near the end of the third year of their eventful journey their train overtook the train which was carrying as passen- gers the class of 1938. The passengers of both trains arranged for a stop- over of a few hours at the Wolford Hotel in Danville. After a delightful ban- quet at which the members of the class of 1938 were their guests, the members of the party decided to disperse for the summer. Three months later fifty-two members of the group boarded a special fast train which they christened, The 1939 Limited. As they sped rapidly along toward their destination, all other trains were sidetracked for the Limited Thanks to the ingenuity, originality, and versatility of the crew and the passen- gers, the entertainment enjoyed on the last lap was of 'a high class and of a varied type. A variety show, a yuletide party, a Valentine luncheon, and a thrilling melodrama, Mystery at Midnight, were outstanding features of a memorable journey. With mingled feelings of joy and regret, they finally reached their destination, the O. T. H. S. Commencement, of 1939. OFI 9 THE ACORN l 4 - 0F19 MAX MYERS, Treasurer I allus argy. Class Vice-President 15 Secretary Z5 Treasurer 3, 45 Acorn Staff 45 Class Play 35 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 Orchestra 35 Boys' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4. VVILLIAM FAGALY, Vice-President With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles rome. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Class Vice-President 4. ANDREW YOUNG, President Everybody makes room for an athlete. Class President 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletics l, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club Z, 3, 45 O Club 1, 2, 3, 45 President 2, 45 Treasurer 3. JOSEPH DEJONGHE, Secretary lVho to himself is law, no law doth need, Offends no law, and is a king indeed. Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Assistant Editor Oak News 3, 45 Class Secretary 4. BYRESSA BAKER She hath an eye that could speak, though her tongue were silent. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Vice-President 35 Oak News 4. FRED BALBACH Happy go lucky, full of glee, Nothing e-ver troubles rne. ' A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4. JAMES CADE Then did she lift her hands unto his chin And praise the pretty dirnpling of his skin. Armstrong High School 1, Z, 35 Future Farmers 45 A. A. 4. RICHARD CONDON Youk'n hide de fire, but w'atya gtuinefdo wid de smoke? A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1. MARTHA CORK The pie will be good, if she has a finger in it. Home Economics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta. 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Oak News 35 Librarian 3, 4. NANCY JANE CRAWFORD I will utter what 1 believe today, Ewen if it should contradict what I said yesterday. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Operctta 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4. ELOUISE CUNNINGHANI She's little, but 0 my ! Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Play 3, 45 Oak News 35 Acorn Staff 4. GLEN M. CUNNINGHAM He ran hold his tongue in ten different languages. Danville High School 1, Z5 A. A. 3. HOWARD DURBIN GayIy the tronbadour touched his guitar. Downs High School 1, 25 Future Farmers 3, 45 Athletics 3, 45 O Club 3, 4. THE ACORN OF I9 DELORES GIACONE The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed And ease of heart her every look conveyed. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 25 Dramatic Club Treasurer 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. FERRIS R. GILLEN I profess not to know hott' zvomerfs hearts are won. A. A. 1, 25 Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Opcretta Z, 3, 45 Future Farmer 35 Dramatics Club 35 Class Play 4. FRED GUTTERRIDGE, JR. Tall oaks from little arorus grow. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Oper- etta 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 A. A. 4. EVELYN HADDEN Irish eyes are smiling. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Operetta Z, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 25 Oak News 45 Acorn Staff 4. EDWARD HARDEN, JR. Such a little boy iu surh a big world. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. IEWELL HART She's a little prairie flower. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 25 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Class Play 35 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Acorn Staff 4. GERALDINE HUGHS kVe'll stroll down the shady lines together-Myrtle and I. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, Z, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Acorn Staff 4. MARY ELIZABETH JENKINS 'Tis not in mortals to romrnaud sufress, But we'll do more, Sempronius.-lfVe'll deserve it. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Secretary Z5 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 President 35 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, Z, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Oak News 4-5 Class Play 45 Operetta Z, 3, 4. RICHARD L. JENKINS VVith a group of boys he's lively and gay, But when a girl steps up, he fades away. ' AUDREY JOHNSON She eateth not the bread of idlerlessf' Girls' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Treasurer 35 President 45 Oak News 3, 45 A. A. 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Class Play 35 Class Secretary 35 Orchestra 2, 3, 4. FRANCES JOHNSTON What's this dull town to me? Robi1i's not here! Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Secretary-Treasurer 25 Oak News 4. FEROL JONES She's pretty to walk with arid 'witty to talk with. G. A. A. 1, Z, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Acom Staff 4. EDWARD MCCLURE Baseball, basketball, track, and sehool, ' Fight your way through is his own rule. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletics 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 O Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. ,.. .. B New XXSkXXmm ?cm,uXu, QAQQQXXQ, 1 n n nx 1 1-1 - ,, Wcxvkkxo. Covk H ' rd. Ekoxxisz H Hoxncrocl Durbin BEXPVQQ QA -iq Q1iXXux Yv.-QA Gxxkkzvvi A ' A 'A 1 ' ' uv. Aux: :LH 'E.Xk'LokQ.XXx Senkxxxs , Yxkchuvd Mxxkkns Ckuzkvzxxt Acmnsovx Svcmcma Aokmskon 'Fav oN Banu Sim: cu-A YNCXMQ THE ACORN OF I9 VIOLA MORMAN Thus the beguiler, she beguiles, for The eyes have IT. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Operetta 3, 4. LOWELL MURPHY I'll warrant him heart-whole. AA. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Future Farmers 2, 3, 43 Secretary 3, 4. CLARENCE NEFF Es soshubble ez a buskit o' kittens. Future Farmers 1, Z, 3, 45 Athletics 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 25 O Club 4. ANN QAKWOOD A good laugh is sunshine in any house. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 25 G. A. A. 1, 25 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Oak News 35 Acorn Staff 4. FREDA O'BANION If she will, she will, And you ran depend on it. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Operetta 2, 35 Acorn Staff 4. RUBY OSBORN I f she won't, she won't, And there's an end on it. Girls' Glee Club l, 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 G. A. A. 1. LEO PALMER Smooth runs the water 'where the brook is deep. Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta Z, 3, 45 Class Play 3, 45 Librarian 4. ROBERT L. PALMER He is the 1'ery pink of courtesy. Danville High School 1, 2, 3. RODNEY PAYNE ' Yes, l'm president of the F. F. A., the Frog Farmers of the Antarctic. l'll have you know 1'm no pollywog, either. Future Farmers 1, Z, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 President 45 A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Oak News 45 Acorn Staff 45 Dramatic Club 45 Class Play 45 Athletics 3, 4. HOWARD RICHTER A shy fare is better than a forward heart. FuturetFarmers l, Z, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 15 Acorn Stal? 45 A. A. . CULLMAN REED I look bark upon my past days without a blush. Hymera, Indiana 15 Drzimatics Club 2, 35 Athletics 25 A. A. 35 Librarian 4. JOHN RUTAN He joyed of life's pleasures- All he could find. Yet' richest the treasures He found in his mind. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 Treasurer 35 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 25 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Acorn Stall 45 Class Play 4. DORIS SAULTS Ain't she sweet! Boonville High School 25 Dramatics Club 1, 45 G. A. A. 15 A. A. 1, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 45 Operetta 4. THE ACORN OF I9 CHARLES SMITH 1 wonder whether they miss me at home, said Chuck as he rounded third. Danville High School 15 Dramatics Club 25 A. A. Z, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 2, 45 O Club 3, 45 Athletics 2, 3, 45 Acorn Staff 45 Operettfa 4. FRANK 'IIHOMPSQN LVhether on the benrh or on the floor, He helps the team roll up the score. 18.21,:?, 2, 45 Athletics 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics u , , . HELEN TILLOTSOIN She put the pep in pepper. Home Economics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 A. A. 2, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Oak News 35 Acorn Staff 45 Class Play 3, 45 G. A. A. 4. JACK VAN ZANDT A yell, the dead might wake to hear, Swelled on the night air, far and clear. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, Z, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Oak News 35 Class Vice-President 15 Class Play 4. MARY MARGARET VINSON Musir has rharm to soothe the savage beast. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Treas- urer 35 President 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Acorn Staff 4. COLETA WATKINS A miss is as good as her smile. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA WATSON 1 do not rare for the light of the sung I ran use a candle. Girls' Glee Club 1, 25 Oak News 15 Operetta 2. WILLIAM WATSON A man, like a iuateh, is to be valued by his manner of going. Dramatics Club l, 2, 3, 45 A. A, 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. REATRICE WILDER The jirst duty of woman is to be pretty. Ridgefarm 15 Ensley, Alabama 2, 35 G. A. A. 45 A. A. 4. MARILYN WILLIAMS ' She openeth her mouth with wisdom. Tolono High School 1, Z5 Home Economics Club 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Oak News 45 Acorn Staii 45 Operetta 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Class Play 3, 4. MYRTLE WILLIAMS Gerry and I, life play together- Two peas in a pod, Two birds of a feather. G. A. A. 1, Z, 3, 45 A. A. 1, Z, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 25 Librarian 4. BETTY LOU WILSON I'd rather wear out than rust out any day in the week. Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, Z5 A. A. 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 25 Home Economics Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. THELMA WOQDARD Cute and sweet And hard to beat, Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 25 A. A. 2, 3, 45 . Operetta 2, 3, 45 Oak News 45 Acorn Staff 45 Class Play 4. XIxoXo. Norman X..oxuQ.XX Vxodvxeq Banque How cmd Yxmkxkzv LuXXmun RQQA 2 Bo:-is Scm.XXs Qlcxom-Kes Buch. Xlo.Kx'C.o.tx6.X W ' ' ' :Wx N Wmukvice. XXSiX6.v..v Wavkkmmnn XXSlXXXmxxG O'?zcmxoxx Yxubu Qqhovvx Leg Qmmmv 9 a I Q Q 'Q ' M Su-.gf Mm' fume KXLRR ,-' ', ' -- 5 5 ?X1-:' C Smikh Yvmxk 'Tho' 'X ' Cowkcx Ncxkktins XYXWQKXQ. Mom XXSKXXXQKM WAN, Lou XXSXXQQH O 'S XI' - ' n xL ur L3 Omxrx Qcxkxusoucl XRBXXZYX QQXUXQV fa ' Y. , .,, . uf 64 1-- kokxm Pxxxkuvx CK XXXQX fiom CTX WiXXkcmx 1. X1So.Xson 'Ykxdma Noodovh THE ACORN 9 CLASS PCEM Luck to you fellows, and luck to you girls! We're scattering out as the big ball whirls, Bringing to a finish the senior year. Luck to you all when you're gone from here! Fagaly, Gutterridge, Rutan, and Cade, Records as Future Farmers have made, With Van Zandt, Murphy, and Rodney Payne. Luck with your herds, your flocks, and grain! Freda O'Banion from johnson Hill, Elouise Cunningham from Chaney's Mill, Evelyn Hadden, serene and tall, And Frances Johnston, luck to you all! Editor Johnson hats off to you Ilyressa and Marilyn, your helpers, too, And Thelma Woodard, my special thrill, l'm boosting for you all and always will! Luck to you, Durbin, McClure, and Smith, Neff, and all you teamed up with, Like Thompson and Young-all coaches, meet, VVith bulging muscles and flying feet. Delores Giacone, a good natured prize, With Italy's gleam in your deep, dark eyes. Ferol jones and Coleta, petite, Luck to you all when the world you greet! Mary Elizabeth and Ruby O. Are keen at exams, as we all know, Jewell and Nancy and Gerry, too, Viola and Doris, here's luck to you! For Cullman Reed, who checked the books, For Richard Condon, who's long on looks, For William Watson, so clever and witty. And Richter, too, I penned this ditty. Virginia and Beatrice, Ann, all three, With Betty Lou are full of glee Martha and Myrtle and Helen gay, Live to a hundred and love each day. Balbach and Glen and Joe Dejonghe, Gillen and Harden and Jenkins' son, Myers and Palmer, my namesake, too, We've come to the parting. Here's luck to you! 8.62 THE ACORN - AOF I9 CLASS PROPHECY 8 One evening as I sat gazing into the fire, I saw slowly rising from the embers, Il small figure with tiny wings. Although momentarily startled, I soon regained my composure as the spirit said, Madam, I am the spirit of the Class of '39, Come with me and I will reveal to you the future of this remarkable group. I followed him, and he led me to an odd looking airplane. I entered, and, after rising steadily for some time, I picked up the courage to look below. On the highway a speeding car caught my attention. I was surprised to find that it was not a traffic cop pursuing a bandit, but only Junior Harden carrying on the family Ford business. I1 seemed no time at all until we were landing in front of the White House. Here I found Andy Young presiding over the affairs of the nation. He told me confidentially that, though his present duties did not weigh heavily upon him, he had never fully recovered from the strain of guiding the destinies of the Class of '39 for three years. We learned from His Excellency that William Watson was star reporter for The Washington Post, published by Joseph Dejonghe. We hurried back to the plane and Hew up the coast to New York. There we landed on the roof of a large, downtown hotel. As the dinner hour was near, we made our way to the main dining room. I picked up a menu, and the first thing I read was, Owned and Managed by Martha Cork. We found Martha in her office, the same old Martha. She told us that Jim Cade was living in Manhattan, and with the help of Ferol Jones, his private secretary, was managing a chain of Cade 5-and-10 cent stores extending from coast to coast. We continued northward to Boston. Wishing to cash a check, I was directed by the spirit to a large bank, where I recognized Max Myers as the cashier. Beside him stood a charming brunette, Evelyn Hadden, who had evidently con- sented to become his permanent home adviser. I accepted their invitation to attend a World's Series game between the Floston Bees and the New York Yankees. As I adjusted my field glasses, I spied Frank Thompson acting as umpire behind home plate. Early the next morning we headed eastward across the Atlantic. Not far out we met a large sea plane. My companion informed me that it was a trans- Atlantic airliner. I-le also told me that it had been guided through many a storm by its efficient pilot, Cullman Reed, while the stewardess, Nancy Crawford, was quieting the fears of the passengers. Soon after reaching Paris I found myself seated in a beautiful opera house, while I listened to an even more beautiful aria sung by Mary Vinson. Leaving THE ACORN OF I9 the opera house we hastened to the Coliseum to see the final game of the World s Series basketball tournament. As we entered, a spectacular play from the center of the floor by none other than our old friend, Howard Durbin, clinched the title for the United States. A few hours later we landed on the outskirts of Shanghai near a war-torn mission where Glen Cunningham was ministering to the needs of the wretched natives. Upon visiting a nearby hospital we encountered Dr. Rodney Payne, who was just recovering from a severe attack of Chinese mumps, thanks to the de- voted attention of his efficient nurse, Frances Johnston. .lust across the street from the hospital in big red box car letters we read the sign, Condon's Funeral Home. In an instant I realized that Dick was still up to his old tricks of covering up Rodney's mistakes. While our plane was being refueled in Honolulu, I seized the opportunity of repairing the damage done to my personal appearance during my sky ride, by visiting the Jenkins and Hart Beauty Salon. Mary Elizabeth suggested that I call at the Island branch of the United States Department of Agriculture to have a chat with John Rutan, director of the entomological research laboratory. We found him down on all fours manipulating a high powered microscope as he counted the hairs on the bald pate of a coddling moth. We noticed over in the corner two figures in a huddle. On nearer approach we discovered I-Toward Richter and Fred Gutterridge counting and sorting ant eggs. We rushed back to the airport, boarded our plane, and took off for Alameda Field near Oakland, California. We tuned in on station O.T.H.S., owned and operated by Audrey Johnson and Helen Tillotson. We heard a booming voice. faintly familiar, announce, This red-hot campaign will close tonight at 9:00 P. M. with a debate between Beatrice W'ilder and Richard jenkins on the ques- tion, Resolved that blue pin feathers will never grow on pink elephants. Your announcer is Lowell CThomasj Murphy. The time is now 5 P. M. Coleta watch time-C-O-L-E-IT-A. Before we landed at Alameda we circled over Alcatraz Island, where far below we saw the gray mass of the famous San Quenten Prison. I learned from the spirit that Jack Strongarm Van Zandt, the warden, had just settled a hunger strike by feeding the strikers cream puffs concocted by the head of the commissary department, Fred Balbach. who got his cream puff start in the foods laboratory of O.T.H.S. He also told me that assisting Warden Van Zandt were Charles Smith, the idolized head of the Drop-The-Handkerchieb Department and Ed McClure, the popular chief of the Pick-It-Up-Bureau. A few minutes later we landed at the Alameda Airport. That afternoon we visited the famous zoo at Golden Gate Park. There we had a little chat with joe Neff while he touched up the elephant's toe nails with bright red polish. His partner, Ferris Cvillen, was busily engaged in giving Leo Cthe lionl a rosebud permanent. We wormed our way through a crowd gathered around an iron cage through the bars of which we watched Betty VVilson and Ann Oakwood instruct- ing a bevy of attentive monkeys in the intricacies of ballroom dancing. THE ACORN OF I9 At the airport we encountered Bill Fagaly as he stepped from a plane. VVorried by disciplinary problems, Principal Fagaly told us that he was rushing to the International Convention of Inventors, where Doris Saults and Elouise Cunningham were demonstrating their new invention, an automatic spanking machine. Enroute to Reno we stopped at Mill's College to see President Ruby Osborn and Freda O'Banion, associate professor of Egyptology. Soon after taking off again we were attracted by a whirring sound on our left. We gazed from the window of the cockpit and were thrilled at the sight of a silver plane writing these words: See the latest Delores gowns modeled by Marilyn Williams, Hollywood, California . Nevertheless, we continued our journey to The Biggest Little Town in the World . There we visited the Divorce Mill , where the busy miller, Leo Palmer, was turning out divorces on a wholesale scale. On this rosy, bright morning while the bees were twittering in the tree tops and the birds were buzzing among the honeysuckle vines, Geraldine Hughs and Myrtle Williams, two souls with but a single thought, through the courtly effort of Judge Leo Hard-I-Iearted Palmer were doomed to go their separate ways. Before we resumed our journey we bought the latest issue of Desert Life . The cover page featured an artistic picture of Virginia Watson, noted for her desert paintings. Hastily turning the pages all at once we saw a picture entitled The Desert Canary . It was a beautiful representation of the four-legged animal dear to the hearts of all desert dwellers and better known in the language of the street as the donkey. We stopped for a drink at Old Faithful Geyser. A few minutes later from the winding shores of Yellowstone Lake, we watched Viola Morman and Thelma VVoodard instruct the native fishes how to swim. Continuing our flight eastward we dropped low over The Garden of the Gods. Cn Pinnacle Point we sighted a solitary soul, seated and sharply silhouetted against the sinking sun. From the Spirit I learned that this lonely being was our own dear Robert Longfellow Palmer and that he was at it again. Leaving Bob on Pinnacle Point we continued to Denver, Colorado, where I assumed my responsibilities as Supervisor of Nurses in the Rocky Mountain Emergency I-Iospital. just as I received my first call to duty, the Spirit said, Madam, I have shown you, to the best of my ability, the whereabouts of your fellow classmates. With these words he disappeared into the fire as quickly as he had appeared, and I awoke from mv dream. B. B. THE ACORN OF I9 SENIOR WILL if We, the senior class of 1939, of Oakwood Township High,School, State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, and realizing that we are about to depart this school life, do hereby make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament: To our faculty, we do will and bequeath our appreciation for their sympa- thetic understanding. To the bus drivers, we do will and bequeath the noise we made during our high school days. To our janitor, Bill Youmans, we do will and bequeath the many wads of chewing gum found on desks and chairs. To the juniors, we do will and bequeath the right to sit on the first two rows of bleachers during assemblies. To the sophomores, we do will and bequeath our frequent visits to the office. To the freshmen, we do will and bequeath our class colors. I, Ilyressa Baker, do will and bequeath my height to Virginia Harden. I. Fred Balbach, do will and bequeath my care free way to Hubert Seymour. I, James Cade, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Everett Wheeler. I, Richard Condon, do will and bequeath my habit of sleeping in the study hall to Kenneth Foley. I, Martha Cork, do will and bequeath my bookkeeping set to Mr. Newtson. I, Nancy jane Crawford, do will and bequeath my place in Latin class to Ilene Rice. I, Elouise Cunningham, do will and bequeath the entertaining company of the Whistling Romeo of the junior class to Fern See. I, Glen Cunningham, do will and bequeath my shyness to Vere Shepherd. I, Howard Durbin, do will and bequeath my guitar to Ilene Hawkins. I, Delores Giacone, do will and bequeath my hearty laughter to Gertrude Harper. I, Ferris Gillen, do will and bequeath my powerful punch to Bob Grunden. I, Fred Gutterridge, do will and bequeath my stature to Gene Latlin. I, junior Harden, do will and bequeath my speed to Robert Eyestone. I, Jewell Hart, do will and bequeath my ringlet curls to Mr. Sailor. I, Geraldine Hughs, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to William Tellier. We, Evelyn Hadden and Frances -Iohnston, do will and bequeath our good times together to Junior Sperry and Clinton Condon. THE ACORN I, Marv Elizabeth Ienkins, do will and bequeath my interest in Fairmount to Sibyl Arlene Anderson. I, Audrey johnson, do will and bequeath my nickname, Sally , to john Fagaly. I, Richard Jenkins, do will and bequeath my interest in the farm to Junior Balbach. I, Ferol jones, do will and bequeath my golden locks to Thelma Scott. I, Edward McClure, do will and bequeath my Gable appearance to Howard Rutan. I, Viola Morman, do will and bequeath my colored-heel hose to Miss Wil- liams. I, Lowell Murphy, do will and bequeath my weakness for the fair sex to john Engelman. I, Max Myers, do will and bequeath my privilege of entertaining a certain freshman brunette to Harry Gutterridge. I, Clarence Neff, do will and bequeath my forward position in basketball to Francis Baker. I, Ann Oakwood, do will and bequeath my bicycle to Miss Bullock. I, Freda O'Banion, do will and bequeath my glasses to Lucille Watkins. I, Ruby Osborn, do will and bequeath my yodeling ability to Nellie Patterson. I, Robert Palmer, do will and bequeath my freckles to Merle Mauck. I, Leo Palmer, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Jack Toms. I, Rodney Payne, do will and bequeath my large vocabulary to Barbara Barco. I, Cullman Reed, do will and bequeath my reclining habit to Mr. Hall. I, Howard Richter, do will and bequeath my musical voice to Bob Liggett. I, John Rutan, do will and bequeath my favorite song I Must See Annie Tonight to Dale Shepherd. I, Doris Saults, do will and bequeath my desire to be a beauty operator to Evelyn Pichon. I, Charles Smith, do will and bequeath my striped socks to Esther Minser. I, Frank Thompson, do will and bequeath my many pranks to Mr. Martin. I, Helen Tillotson, do will and bequeath my quiet demure personality to Florena Starr. I, Mary Margaret Vinson, do will and bequeath my ability to sing to Mabel Estock. I, jack Van Zandt, do will and bequeath my dynamic yelling ability to Bob Snyder of Newtown. I, Virginia Watson, do will and bequeath my ability to write shorthand to VVanda Ross. ' I, William Vifatson, do will and bequeath my A's in English to Lawrence Majercin. I, Coleta Watkins, do will and bequeath my broad smile to Mary Richter. OFI 9 THE ACORN OF I9 I, Carroll jean Wilder, do will and bequeath my disposition to Vivian Stine. 1, Marilyn Williams, do will and bequeath my dramatic ability to Helen Cline. I, Myrtle Williams, do will and bequeath my wavy hair to Iona Cole. I, Betty Wilson, do will and bequeath my place in the Wilson trio to Maxine McAlister. I, Thelma Woodard, do will and bequeath to my so-called twin sister, Wilma Watson, my jolly disposition. I, Andrew Young, do will and bequeath my position as captain of the basket- ball team to Ernie Cox. We, lastly, hereby designate Miss Margaret Charming Snider and Mr. Twist Style Show Rodi to be the executors of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our names this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred froze-to-death. CLASS OF NINETEEN THIRTY-NINE M. E. J. Witnesses : james Norris, '42 Homer Myers, '41 Norma Dalbey, '40 l THE ACORN OF I9 JUNIOR CLASS . first semester ........,........ Robert Burke President j second semester ...............Norma Dalbey . . ii t t ............... N D lb Vlcgpresldem ' l secfndisleqnii-:siierj ...... ............ E ifrelajfn Drugs Sfffetafy ---.--...... .....................,........... ................ -I o sephine Pichon TFCIQSUTCI' --... ................. Hubert Seymour Advisers ....... .. ...... Miss Doland, Mr. Rodi CLASS HISTORY The outstanding activities of the junior class were centered around three events: the annual class play, the junior circus, and the junior-senior banquet. On December 19, the members of the class were guests of the seniors at a Christmas party at the high school. The spring circus, sponsored by the juniors on April Z8 provided an evening of boisterous jollity. On May 20 the junior class entertained the seniors at a dinner dance in the banquet room of the Grier-Lincoln. CLASS PLAY On Friday night, December 16 the junior class presented their annual class play, Here Comes Charlie, a hilarious three-act comedy. A well-chosen cast under the skillful direction of Miss Snider gave a very enjoyable performance. TH 143 CAST Nora Malone ........r...,........................... .. .... ........ B arbara Barco Officer Tim McGrill ....... ........ R obert Soloman Larry Elliott ..................... ,............. A rnold Mauck Mrs. Fanny Farnham ........ ........ M axine McAlister Ted Hartley ........................ ........... G ene Alverson Vivian Smythe-Kersey ...... ...... -I osephine Pichon Charlie Hopps ............,............., ............. H elen Cline Uncle Aleck Twiggs ,..................,., ........ D ale Shepherd Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey .,...,... ........ N orma Dalbey Mortimer ..,..,....................,.............r.......,,, ........ R obert Liggett CLASS ROLL Top Row-Bernard Schackmann, Merle Mauck, Robert Soloman, William Tellier, Robert Liggett, Chester Thomason, Gene Alverson, Delbert Cunningham. Svrond Row-Edward Orr, Charles Miller, Paul Dobbles, Ivan Richter, Dale Shepherd, Robert Neff, Cloyd jones, Jack Toms, jim Hayes. Third Row-Hazel McFarland, Esther Minser, Nellie Musson, Eva Hume, Elsie Foreman, Thelma Cole, Mary Casteel, Sara Hilleary, Fern See, Evelyn Maden. Fourth Row-Louise Crowder, Sihyl Anderson, Maxine Hart, Albert Mitchell, Donald Haynes, Dwight VVatkins, James Scott, Erma Howe, Martha Sullivan. Fifth Row-Edith Limauge, Helen Miller, Dorothy Goble, Maxine McAlister, Evelyn Pichon, Artema Wright, Beulah Dolbee, Thelma McBride. Sixlh Row-Marjorie Wilsori, Dorothy Hunter, Jane Dnquesnoy, Doris Pichon, Dorothy Moore, Melvina Edenburn, Laveda Patterson, Florena Starr, Evelyn Davis. Seventh Row-Miss Dolafnd, Harry Sperry, Clinton Condon, Hubert Seymour, Norma Dal- bey, Josephine Pichon, Mary Hayes, Doris Graham, Margaret Liggett, Mr. Rodi. f1HLi01'.V not appearing in pirturf'-Barbara Barco, Helen Cline, Leland Downing, Kenneth Foley, Martha Mae Grant, Alice Green, Igwrence Majercin, Arnold Mauck, Ilene Rice, Albert Schramm, Garnett Wolfe. -ti.iJ'- ef' ..Y- -i1..i. --A lf ,L 1 D Q -- - , 14, . , . 0 , i . L ' 1 ,1 I T 1, L V W4 'V . .,.. --nAP5n-.. I 1 ' +1 iz- - f' ,X - y, L 4' ,J 1, 'fy' N' ,S 1 ' J ea ,ap , ' . IZ Z ..: -.5 -FH '- uf I1 41-'i .K .A , bw- ' iq' '5'1a,'j Vu-L ,.,g' ,Q 13 x , Y. 0 1 v Q 55411551 hm ,Mn 4-..-' Jr X .ilu 0 x v I 'L , QQ .U I - img '::, f v' ' 2 THE ACORN 4eOF I9 SOPHOMORE CLASS President ........................................................... ......,. H omer Myers Vice-president .................. ................... 1 francis Baker Secretary-treasurer ......... ................. A nnabel Johnston Class Advisers ............................................ Miss Snider, Mr. Hall CLASS HISTORY On the evening of September 16, O.T.H.S. was the scene of a sophomore class party at which forty or fifty frightened freshmen were the guests of honor. Not only the members of the freshman class but also our two new faculty members, Mr. Hall and Mr. Rodi, played prominent roles in the initiatory rites, conducted by the class of 1941. Homer Myers was master of ceremonies. The initiates, distinguished from their hosts by the green labels, ran the whole gamut of initiation stunts ranging from climbing the north pole to swimming in a vinegar barrel. The sophomores were guests of the Class of 1942 on October 14 at a party held in the high school gymnasium. Two sophomores, Georgia Pulliam and Merle Liggett, represented the school at the Sub-District Speech Contest. In Class A, Merle won first place in original oration and Georgia second in extemporaneous speaking. lletty Huddleson helped Oakwood win many a basketball game through her activities as cheer leader. Robert Eyestone efficiently managed the baseball team. 'Tn FRESHMAN CLASS I CLASS OFFICERS D President .............,............................................ ........ J ames Norris Vice-president ........................ .................................. W anda Ross Secretary and treasurer ....... .................................... W ilma jones Advisers ......,..................................... Miss Bullock, Mr. Dinsmore CLASS HISTORY The Class of '42 in point of numbers outranks all others, totaling eighty- eight. Its claim to recognition, however, rests not merely on size, since some of its members have distinguished themselves in various school activities. ln basket- ball Vere Shepherd made a creditable record and was awarded a letter. Shirley Pricer and Bob Grunden won honors for their class and their school in the sub- district contest of the Illinois High School Speech League. Shirley placed first in humorous readings and Rob placed second in oration. They competed in Class A. On the evening of September 16, the members of the class were initiated at a party given by the sophomores. On October 14 the freshmen were hosts to the sophomores at a hilarious frolic featured by music, tap dancing, games, cider and doughnuts. THE ACORN OFI9 SOPHOMORE ROLL Top Row-John Sullivan, Wesley Doney, NVayne Middleton, Walter Moore, Harold Craw- ford, Robert Eyestone, Frank Morris, John Engelman, Robert Womaeks. Second Row-Mildred Davidson, Mary Richter, Mary Smith, Helen Bailey, Ethel Smith, Thelma Langford, Sarah Crawford, Mable Estock. Third Row-Ilene Hawkins, Helen Fegett, Maxine Swaim, Thelma Bridgman, Betty Hud- dleson, Dorothy Wallen, Leone Cassell, Lucille Watkins. Fourth Row-Merle Liggett, Everett Wheeler, Joe Penticost, Billy Miller, Raymond Payne, Edward Durbin, Clyde Trimmell, Harry Gutterridge. Fifth Row-Ruth Peugh, Mary Margaret Snyder, Etoyle Price, Georgia Pulliam, Vivian Stine, Norma Tillotson, lone Reed, Bertha Harper. Sixth Row-Miss Snider, Mae Liggett, Francis Baker, Homer Myers fpresidentb, Annabel Johnston, Berenice Palmer, Wilma Watson, Mr. Hall. Sophomores not appearing in pirtnre-Clyde Cockrell, John Cramer, Oscar Dailey, Lucy Frye, Ruth Garrison, Mary Jane Harden, Pat Hayes, Ethel Hilgeman, Eugene Latlen, Leslie Mayberry, Ernie Miller, Albert Moore, Jack Palmer. sb FRESHMAN ROLL . Yap Raw-Billy Norris, Bernard Huls, David Bantz, Wilford Woodard, Vere Shepherd, Dean Pearson, Charles Donovan, Ernest Cox, Robert G. Snyder, Herbert Wilder. Second Row-Bernice Majercin, Wilma Musson, Thelma Nichols, Virginia Cline, Shirley Pricer, Ettie Thomason, Martha Dunavan, Marjorie Ferris, Martha Trimmell. Third Row-Ruth Middleton, Margaret Ferris, Glenn Thompson, Keith Jones, Clifford Lamb, Robert Casteel, Vera Mae Grimes, Nellie Patterson, Mary Musselman. Fourth Row-Mary Cramer, Ruth Dolbee, Virginia Lewis, Shirley Chisler, Ruth Brown, Arizona Poynter, Evelyn Sims, Helen VVeston, Hazel Hilleary. Fifth Row-Clyde Finney, john Fagaly, J. Robert Snyder, Howard Rutan, William Eich- horst, Junior Balbach, Harry Ford, Lloyd Van Buskirk, Robert Barnes. Sixth Row-Gertrude Harper, Mary Meade, Iona Cole, Leona Ruth Hawkins, Thelma Scott, Lillian Harris, Leone Edenburn, Margaret Richter, Charity Cline. Seventh Row-Fern Piehon, David Doggett, Donald Meade, Bob Grunden, james Hamilton, Robert Kirkpatrick, Dean Cunningham, Phyllis Wilson, Marie Bales. Eighth Row-Kathryn Thomason, Eleanor Neff, Thelma Draper, Wanda Ross, James Norris Cpresidentj, Wilma Jones, Louise Murphy, Irma Pichon, Miss Bullock. Freshmen not appearing in picture-Jack Cary, Eugene Charles, Wendell Davis, Raymond Goble, Albert Graves, Virginia Harden, Flora Hazelbaker, Robert Huddleson, Estel Kinney, Walter Lee, Marjorie Liggett, Lestle Mayberry, Marion Maden, Thomas Moore, Lawrence Mullins, Walter Schackmann, Mary Sullivan, Lester Wolfe. ,X A .- . 1. x -' V5 G0 is L. .4 -' Af, .. I 4 .J . ,f e- - - ' V -'!,5,,'1'Lg:,iaw.Q1 1' , -.' ,3 .'L Q15 V ,Q , gg: : wg 3. L- 1- Activities THE ACORN QI: I9 FUTURE FARMERS I3 PI'CS1dCI1t ............ .,,,,,, -,,,,,,,, R 0 dngy Payng Vice-president ....... ,,,,,,,,,, M erle Liggett Secretary ......... ....... L owell Murphy Treasurer ........ .,,,,,,,,,,,,, R Obert Liggett Reporter ....... ......... H ubert Seymour The boys entering agriculture this year were initiated in late September as green hands, a bronze pin indicating their status. The 1937 and 1938 green hands became future farmers, full-fledged and each was given a gold pin. The Future Farmers Breeders Association held its first pure bred hog sale at Danville in the latter part of September. The sale totaled over S1400 and after deducting expenses the boys figured that they had received a good margin over market price. The 1939 sale will be held in the fall on the high school campus. On November 9 and 10 the chapter was host to the Section Eight Corn and Poultry Show. Several of the boys won ribbons, with John Rutan winning the grand champion female award. The boys have been very successful with their projects. Their cash prizes won at the Fairmount and St. joe Fairs totaled more than S1-200. Bill Fagaly was rated the outstanding showman, winning the Fithian Grain Co. Award for 1938. John Rutan received the cup for being the best all-round agriculture stu- dent of 1938. Lowell Murphy, Robert Liggett, and Hubert Seymour are eligible for state farmer degrees. Mr. Sailor and twenty-five boys attended the lnternational Livestock Show at Clhicago. The group visited Maxwell Street, Swift and Company plant, and Field Museum. Through the courtesy of Mr. Earl Gritten of the Gritten Hard- ware Company, the boys were luncheon guests of the International Harvester Company, after which a conducted tour of the factory was made. The annual Minstrel Show presented on March 14 at O.T.H.S. was, as usual, a huge success. The F.F.A. Parents and Son Banquet, served by the foods class under the supervision of Miss Doland, was greatly enjoyed by all present. Top Row-H. Richter, C. Thomason, R. Soloman, J. Van Zandt, C. Neff, D. Pearson. Serond Row-I. Richter, W. Doney, H. Crawford, R. Condon, J. Cade, H. Myers. Third Row-D. Bantz, R. G. Snyder, R. Neff, VV. Fagaly, R. Womacks, B. Miller. Fourth Row-D. Meade, R. Barnes, C. Condon, J. Fagaly, B. Huls, L. Van Buskirk, B. Eich- horst, E. Durbin, F. Gutterridge, H. Rutan. Fifth Row-H. Gutterridge, J. Rutan, H. Seymour, R. Payne, M. Liggett, L. Murphy, R. Liggett, Mr. Sailor. grrr gr 7 u. -Q'cc.'l'S 5 -U HIS L.141nglCT. ....n mu, V I Dun: ' Hee? TNS B15 G Tcfo ani V' 5 V: lb - 4' JF' ' 1, 'B J H J Mule L it? B rv. Y .. J an 1 e .. V5 M., Fwd . H66 it Clvffcrrudggii H Isbgzn Lfilt FP-Yiivwvxd. CL.,l.. vim., , Vltlvnxn ZDQISN1 n 4 al wilfx, J 'VI A' 1 5 , ' cH -c a Claw-Flon v raglxja Hoxbffbh H , r 1 ! w w 1 W f 'v 7 if 'f A4 vw' I Wzujai. 1 .u. f iw .slliaqx . , 14 . , ,.:Q,.ff' I e , ,sp .5 ,, .L-' 1' !' I 3 ' -',.j 'Iv , :c'i.:' . ,T.-H43' q., f QL- 'T ' r 5 ,- :X yr ' wi ,' ,vy- 4- ' ii , -, 443 , ' I .. V: ,JA -'fm ,Jn l uf V., ,, -:LUX '. , 1L.f'i1f'.yi5!f'12 ','1 4?-4. '-1 , i f,.L,' L6 ,' A 'Q It H l YN N X ggi?-fiN,'Agl,j!.'f ,L . wf ' r 'l',3 H..fQ wh v, 5 -t - .. , 2 -4- 1 x Ql.'1qg.M: i A x Y.. ,, ,l ,ia . , Ln., 'wc 130' if 4 'r I n -L J1, - fr - 1 r .a.' qu, 4 . n- ,w W , ' 4 :L THE ACORN OF I9 MUSIC B MUSIC RECITAL The music department gave its third annual music recital, March 17, 1939. The program was as follows: Overture Gems .......... ...................... .......... D e lamater Sleeping Beauty ......... ............................ ....... T s chaikowsky Orchestra The World is Waiting for the Sunrise ........... ................ S eitz Combined Glee Clubs Cradle Song ........................................................ ........ P abst Beginning Violin Class Steamboat Bill ...................................................................... Brothers All Day on the Prairie ............................................ Guion-Reigger Beginning Boys' Glee Club Caprice ......... ............................................................ ......... G h ys Four Girls-Four Boys Melody .................................................................. ......... W hiteley Sweet and Low ...................................................................... Barnby Beginning Clarinets Ciribiribin .............................................................. Pestalozza-Wallis A Brown Bird Singing ............................................................ Wood Beginning Girls' Glee Club Minuet ............ . .......................................................... ......., M ozart Four Girls-Four Boys Allah's Holiday ........................................................ ........... F riml The Old Refrain ........................................................ ....... K reisler Advanced Girls' Glee Club Our Boys Will Shine To-night My Old Kentucky Home .................................. .......... F oster Beginning Brass Class On the Banks of the Wabash ......................... ,,,,,,, D resser Let Me Call You Sweetheart: ........................... ,,,,,,, F reidman In the Evening by the Moonlight ....................,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Bland Advanced Boys' Glee Club Ballet Waltz ............................................ from Faust by Gounod Six Girls Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes .................. Old English Song Combined Glee Clubs Loyal and True ............................................................ School Song Combined Glee Clubs accompanied by the Orchestra THE ACORN -- -A --7 - ef OF I9 MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS The Freshman Girls' Glee Club was organized with a membership of forty. Nellie Patterson and Arizona Poynter were selected as secretaries, and Phyllis Wilson and Vera Grimes were chosen as librarians. Eighteen freshman boys organized with John Fagaly and Lloyd Van Buskirk as secretaries and Wendell Davis as librarian. The Advanced Girls' Glee Club, eighty-seven in number, elected Mary E. Jenkins and Mary M. Vinson secretaries. Betty Wilson and Artema Wright acted as librarians. For the Advanced Boys' Glee Club with an enrollment of twenty-six Joe Dejonghe and Dale Shepherd were selected as secretaries and Leo Palmer and Andrew Young as librarians. The beginning instrument class was organized with eighteen members. Its purpose was to prepare students for the orchestra. 'l he class was divided into the following sections: strings, woodwinds, alto horns, trumpets, trombone, and drums. The orchestra of thirty-five members appeared at class plays, the music recital, the music festival, and commencement. Sibyl Anderson and Audrey Johnson acted as secretaries and Maxine McAlister and Jewell Hart acted as librarians. Norma Dalbey, Merle Liggett, and Evelyn Davis were property managers. COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL The animal Vermilion County Music Festival was held December sixth at Westville. The program was as follows: Clock and Toy Shop ........ .,.... ...... .................... L e rn ont-Kullak Lielieslied ........................ ......... . .. ............. Beethoven Christmas Fantasy ........ ............................... ......... E . H. Burgh Orchestra Cradle Song ............ ...............,............ ......................... B r ahms The Sleigh .......... ..................................... ........ K o unlz-Baldwin . Girls' Chorus I Got Shoes ................. ............................... ........ B . rrtholomew A Babe Is Born ........ ..................................... ....................... .M a lon Boys' Chorus The Blue Birds ......... ............................ ........ L e ontozrifh-Krone Gloria Patri .................. ..........................,.... .................... P a Iestrina A Merry Christmas ....... ..................................... ..................... W a rrell Mixed Chorus The Swallows ......... ............................................... ........ I i tra Del'Aqua Maxine McAlister Nola .................. .......................... - ................ 1 ...... . ......................... A rndt On the Mall ....... ......................... ........ L1 d zum Franro Goldman Band ADVANCED GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Top Row-S. Hilleary, E. Pichon, L. Crowder, E. Hume, T. Cole, M. Cork, B. Baker, H. Bailey, R. Os- born, E. Smith, M. Smith, N. Musson, M. Hart. Second Row'-M. Swaim, M. Williams, S. Anderson, A. Johnson, F. See, E. Howe, M. Casteel, E. Minser, J. Hart, M. McAlister, H. Fegett, D. Giacone. Third Row-R. Peugh, F. Jones, A. Johnston, D. Moore, N. Dalbey, M. Estock, B. Dolbee, S. Crawford, M. Davidson, H. Miller, B. Huddleson, N. Crawford, J. Pichon. Fourth Rout-V. Morman, M. Hayes, D. Hunter, J. Duquesnoy, L Cassell, V. Stine, M. Snyder, T. Mc- Bride, T. Bridgman, E. Price, E. Maden, I. Hawkins, L. Watkins. Fifth Row-M. Liggett, H. McFarland, T. VI'oodard, F. Starr, E. Davis, D. Goble, D. NVal1en, E. Limauge G. Pulliam, C. Watkins, M. Edenburn, NV. VVatson, 1. Reed. Sixth Rau'-F. Johnston, N. Tillotson, B. Harper, L. Patterson, M. Liggett, Tl. VViIson, M. Vinson, M. Jenkins, A. Wright, B. Palmer, M. VVilson, Miss Michael. ADVANCED soYs' GLEE CLUB Top Raw-F. Thompson, R. Eyestone, E. McClure, R. Liggett, R. Soloman, J. Van Zandt, F. Gillen. Second Row-VV. Watson, H. Myers, M. Mauck, J. Rutan, H. Crawford, W. Doney. Third Row-C. Condon, M. Myers, H. Sperry, C. Smith, J. Penticost, F. Gutterridge, H. Gutterridge. Fourth Row-M. Liggett, A. Young, J. DeJonghe, D. Shepherd, L. Palmer, Miss Michael. mem em 1 I , r ' . . M' l . , 0 x ' 'Z J 21: '- Qi- .,z'.?:! T :M- fr . 1 A :4 ,f Mwfkw I ' uf. A 'v ..L HJ MJ .L.M LA MAli l r I , . , ,. , Jn., . ,W -.Lx ' rv' mb' 'w I q 1 'sl 4 ' X 1 U ' . :1:'q:I r '-- 4 f ilu , . . , .i ' 1 4.1, K -I I,- ,L 'N N21 N rx 30 x Iffi E ,- . mi- !ggfP,,L-,E, , f1'aZ'54c 3 ., J. 'MAL' mx Mal 'I X , me fast JW ' iwr4.f' 'ff Ei- . , wgfv.g:4mi.5:iA will nga, 'final 5 TWa,g,cL?. 1 ' , 'f'.'5xE'e, We uv:--ra. -' 1 -J. g,.A , :+L W V' -. :A - 1- 'fx 4 I 1 n ,ii ilfs? ' ,, , , ,,,.c,..u,. .V 4 ww ,, ,1 ' 2, , .. Q LL . 1 ...- ..,M..i- . VU uw. 4 A - I 9,22 fl- C 'F I' TE 1:2 M253 M , X , 'N wi. - 1. w . A. THE ACORN OF I9 THE OPERETTA A A two-act musical comedy, The Lady of the Terrace, was successfully presented before an appreciative audience on the evening of October 28. The cast, chosen from the Advanced Glee Clubs, was as follows: Dennis O'Hara, an Irish servant ............................,,.........,........ Max Myers Molly O'Hara, an Irish servant, wife of Dennis .,.................. Martha Cork Lady Eileen Stanford, Gerald's aunt .................... Mary Elizabeth jenkins Sir Clarence, a distant cousin .............................................. Leland Downing Sir Gerald of Craughmont Castle, a young Irishman ........ Andrew Young Mr. John Chandler, a New York business man ......................., Leo Palmer Squire Michael, Gerald's uncle ........................................ jack Van Zandt Clare Chandler, his daughter ..............,................... Mary Margaret Vinson Peggy Craughmont, Gerald's younger sister .................. Marilyn Williams Lady Mary, the Lady of the Terrace .............................. Maxine McAlister The Old Fashioned Singers ................ Betty Wilson, Jewell Hart, Elouise Cunningham, Edward McClure Dances .........,,................. Irish men and girls, Parasol Dance, Hollyhock Dance, Moonbeam Maidens, The Gavotte, The Maids. Music director ............... Dramatics director ..,.... Accompanists ................ Sibyl Anderson, Georgia Pulliam, Annabel John- ston, Evelyn Davis, Norma Tillotson. Michael Youmans Scenery ...................................................................................... Mrs. Blackburn Sir Gerald Craughmont Ends the estate very much run-down and heavily mortgaged to his uncle, Squire Michael, who is planning to get possession of the property. Due to financial difficulties, Gerald rents the castle as a summer home to Mr. Chandler of New York City. The wealthy American arrives with his daughter, Clare, who becomes fascinated with an old Irish legend which Gerald unfolds, viz: Many years ago, a former Lady Mary of Craughmont, during the festivities attending her be- trothal, died quite suddenly. Ever since, she has appeared frequently on moon- light nights singing a plaintive melody. Gerald also shows Clare the portrait of Lady Mary gowned in costly brocade and wearing a jeweled pendant of sapphires and diamonds, a family treasure which has been missing since her death. As tradition forbids the selling of the Craughmont jewels, the financial difficulties of the family are attributed to the disappearance of this pendant. One night Clare sees the Lady of the Terrace and hears her sing, but she takes the somewhat skeptical view that the vision is the result of the mist and moonlight. In an old chest, Clare finds the gown worn by Lady Mary on the night of the accident. She decides to wear it, and after this many mysteries are unfolded. Keen wholesome comedy was furnished by two Irish servants, and Sir Clarence, an Englishman, who thinks he is in love with Peggy. THE AcoRN--We--as a s-s.a..s..-Vagas.. as as .--Q F I 9 OAK NEWS The Oak News was published every two weeks. Social events of the students, interesting articles from other school papers, and original poems and features by the English classes were printed in its columns. The policy of the newspaper throughout the year was to establish contacts between the school and the community, to foster good school spirit, and to give the students a medium of self-expression. THE LIBRARY At the beginning of the present school year approximately one hundred volumes were added to the library. These included many volumes of fiction and travel. Nine student librarians were chosen. Each one was to have charge of the library for one period during the day. They worked under the supervision of Mrs. Blackburn. LIBRARIANS Standing at extreme left-Mary Hayes, Kenneth Foley. Seated at front table-Myrtle Williams, Cullman Reed. Seated at rear table-Evelyn Davis, Leo Palmer. At right-Mrs. Blackburn, Martha Cork. Librarians not appearing in the pirture-Garnett VVolfe, Helen Cline. DRAMATICS CLUB Top Row-C. Lamb, C. Donovan, G. Alverson, F. Thompson, H. Myers, R. Payne, J. Van Zandt, A. Young, ll. Shepherd, H. Richter, V. Shepherd, W. Watson, J. Norris, D. Bantz. Serond Row-M. Estock, E. Pichon, A. Wright, E. Foreman, E. Hume, H. Bailey, E. Smith, B. Baker, M. Cork, M. Smith, T. Langford, S. Hilleary, L. Crowder, E. Minser. Third Row-E. Sims, V. Grimes, N. Patterson, M, Musson, M. Trimmell, M. Ferris, T. Nich- ols, S. Pricer, M. Davidson, M. Ferris, B. Majercin, M. Musselman, M. Vinson, D. Saults. Fourth Row-M. Jenkins, N. Dalhey, H. Tillotson, A. Poynter, J. Hart, A. Johnson, S. An- derson, M. Casteel, F. See, H. Weston, M. McAlister, B. Wilder, D. Hunter, M. Richter. Fifth Row-D. Doggett, J. Penticost, F. Gutterridge, J. Fagaly, B. Miller, R. Casteel, W. Doney, F. Baker, M. Myers, M. Liggett, H. Sperry, H. Rutan, H. Gutterridge, D. Meade, R. Grunden. Sixth Row-L. Cassell, G. Pulliam, S. Crawford, H. Miller, E. Limauge, S. Chisler, C. Wat- kins, H. Hilleary, H. Crawford, F. Jones, V. Stine, W. VVatson, R. Peugh, F. Starr, B. Harper. ' Seventh Row-L. Patterson, M. Snyder, L. Murphy, D. Wallen, A. Johnston, B. Huddleson, D. Moore, M. Swain, H. Fegett, M. Hayes, J. Pichon, T. Bridgman, R. Middleton, F. Pichon, R. Brown, V. Lewis. Eighth Row-1Mrs. Blackburn, T. Draper, C. Cline, M. Edenburn, F. Johnston, H. McFar- land, M. Williams, D. Giacone, T. Woodard, M. Liggett, E. Price, M. Ltggett, I. Cole, L. Watkins, Miss Youmans. Ninth Row-V. Morman, B. Palmer, I. Reed, E. Davis, L. Edenburn, W. Jones, W. Ross, B. Harper, P. Wilson, T. Scott. O CLUB Park Row-C. Neff, E. McClure, A. Young, D. Shepherd, C. Smith, Mr. Hall. Front Row-Mr. Rodi, H. Seymour, P. Dobhles, V. Shepherd, R. Neff, C. Jones. :QL E0 A Zi.. as 1. L'h'15'-4, 1 Tn. I -V -913-??zF.i f' x . Aug? I ,Aden W 9, 'f.1'.'v .51-A 12. ,.f'7ufLwiuf pq- .'. iilfh 1 w w Y 5 D A XX 09 1139 of' ,- 0 AKWOOD DEFEIATS ARMSTRONG Monday, SGPC was host team lr HAVE I gi!! 'Zim-1 ?,ww 5.3550 W HU 51595 51 10 now' '-4'?':fffo Qv '16 C est 19 n- 599103 g . 'Quit no' 51' .01 club mr. .re.n:ulL5 nom- mum Amina.: :.j:1Leui.1 nc L ns: f W' -rn Whwgsfwn M9 nw all UR M' 1-ca. nav-'B' said . 'of bg: 1 uw' ,. 01 --' 6 n ciztg-nSm'B, . evvw' 'mr 'mf o .Vo Ewgp I by 4u4,.,4 I7 Y Jqhnlon K Naysn lxmgp 'XOKNSHIP 0 Bron scH00!- by Jae DeJonah0 Tom- , looms a cfm- uni, 1-A, ' sf-'Nlrm nf, '-'U'11o,, Pm. D.-lbgy our mm I w'53IT Lfggmg u ilm w1111.m, sfaa G AU by Bertha rf lll l.lQ1' overt 1-111 les to B9 and u ual 'Is 'MDR 77, Loon. ND 4-. M Fa,,,b , ,Q0'5'9.m 0 Wkvw 0100 .wb pains 597 Ano! fs wx -.limit ' f 1 x ,r m.1w,,. fu-X f Hn Yu-1' ed nfxlf' KH.: me K1 rg BOY S .Y ,gm UH UBI- POLL' s rx,-,adam 'Vis N bmp: cor, n,i:':-11:11, f-,. L- amen U: ,C -'11 gf 'C-' -.1 I o. f Z mm , no fox af-at Lrlvog lar-gf, L- Of ar - 3 C. 1-c o Us 'on on I Tint, 3-A DAM n hunf' SNC' ik F9 . ml 7 '-tg ,, 5 , r. iff il fs ' '- .,,- -1 ,, N ,. , . ,. , ns., . rI,...1E x 'xx wr, ' 1:-x .X-.L ' P' H 1 ,, H' ' 4. f 3.4 WV.. If 1 w 1 ., .fu L '-.F . ,--4 1 .,., fr' if N , , J . Kg ' 'v-,Q THE ACORN OF I9 DRAMATICS SOCIETY OFFICERS President ........,... ..............,............ ....... M a rilyn VVilliams Vice-president ....... .... , ............... ....... ' l 'helma Woodard Secretary ........ .................................... M ae Liggett Treasurer ........ ............,. ................................. D e lores Giacone Advisers ........................................ Miss Youmans, Mrs. Blackburn The junior members of the Dramatics Society presented the club's first play, Of Thee I Sing. CAs'r John P. Wintergreen ......,..................... ...... L eland Downing Maid ................................. .............. ........ A r tema Wright Foulten ........................ ........... R obert Burke Mrs. Devereoux .................................................... Josephine Pichon The society's Thanksgiving program on November 23 consisted of choral reading by the junior members, and a play, The First Thanksgiving, by twenty- three freshmen. The Christmas program was presented by the freshmen and sophomore members. The freshmen members made their appearance in the play, A Paint- ing for the Duchess, and the sophomores, under the direction of Bertha Harper, gave the play, The Prince of Court Painters. CAST Mary Romney ...... .................... ...... l I etty Huddleson George Romney ....... ............. ........ I f rancis Baker Lucy Eldridge ................................................................ Mae Liggett On February 17 the Dramatics Society offered two short plays, Kangaroo Court at the Girls' Camp and Everybody's Doing lt. The sophomore class presented a cutting from the story, Silas Marnerf' on March 10. CAST Silas ............ . .,........ ....... L eslie Mayberry Godfrey ...,... ............ H omer Myers Eppie ........ ....... L ucille Watkins Nancy ......, ......... W ilma Watson Priscilla ...................................................................... Ruth Garrison Six members of the Dramatics Society competed for and won awards in the Class A division of the sub-district contest of the Illinois High.School Speech League. This speech team earned a total of thirty-four points and brought home the 1939 sub-district banner. First places were awarded to Shirley Pricer in humorous reading and to Merle Liggett in original oratio . Second places were given to Georgia Pulliam in extemporaneous speaking, to Ilivelyn Davis in verse reading, and to Robert Grunden in oration. In dramaticf reading Helen Cline placed third. The Annual Spring Program given on the evening of May 5. featured the above contest numbers. Two short plays, The Prince of Court Painters , and a cutting from Sparkin' were presented by members of the society. THE ACORN OF I9 BOYS' HOME ECONOMICS A as For the past two years the boys taking manual arts and the girls enrolled in home management have exchanged classes for a six weeks period. Last fall for the first time at Oakwood a full-time class in home economics for boys was organized. Twenty-one boys enrolled. The chief value to be derived from the course was not so much experience in preparation of food as a study of the relation of the boy to his home. Some other topics included in the course were food in relation to health, menu planning, table etiquette, social customs, the preparation and serving of simple breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners, and the selection, care, and repair of clothing. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Top Row-N. Dalbey, M. Ferris, E. Thomason, F. O'Banion, E. Hume, M. Cork, B. Baker, H. Bailey, M. McAlister, S. Pricer, M. Vinson. Sfrond Row-M. Ferris, H. Miller, B. Majercin, V. Lewis, M. E. Jenkins, M. Musselman, M. Davidson, M. Hayes, D. Giacone, H. Tillotson, V. Cline. Third Row-R. Peugh, M. Snyder, V. Stine, N. Patterson, J. Hart, S. Anderson, V. Grimes, B. Huddleson, L. Cassell, T. Scott, J. Pichon. Fourth Row-C. Watkins, G. Pulliam, I. Cole, A. Poynter, L. Harris, E. Davis, B. Wilson, M. Williams, M. Richter, W. '-Iones, L. Hawkins. Fifth Row-P. VVilson, M. Liggett, H. McFarland, I. Hawkins, F. Pichon, E. Sims, R. Mid- dleton, L, Murphy, V. Morman, B. Palmer, L. Watkins. Sixth Row-D. Graham, T. Draper, M, Liggett, A. Johnston, A. Wright, A. Johnson, F. Starr, F. Johnston, L. Edenburn, W. Ross, Miss Doland. T H E A c o R N -S-as------o F 1 9 SENIOR PLAY The Senior play, Mystery at Midnight, was given on Friday evening, April 2l. A carefully selected cast, under the able direction of Miss Youmans, gave a pleasing performance. THE CAST Rathburne Wentworth, Owner of the House on the Hill .............,.... Rodney Payne Mrs. Wentworth, his Aunt ............................................................ Elouise Cunningham Barbara Cary, an unexpected visitor .................................... ......... ll larilyn Williams Alma Cary, her Aunt ............................... ......... ll flary E. Jenkins Cloyd Parker, her Fiance ........................................................... .............. F erris Gillen Dick Lawrence, a young lawyer .....,....,,....................................................,. Leo Palmer Energine Washington, housekeeper of House on the Hill .............. Helen Tillotson Rasmus Washington, her smaller half .................................................. John Rutan Letty Flanders, a small town flirt .................................................... Thelma Woodard Oscar Jansen, the strongest man .......... ........ J ack Van Zandt i' HOME ECONOMICS CLUB u OFFICERS President ................. ........................... ......... A u drey johnson Vice-President ........ .................... ........... I 7 lorena Starr Treasurer ............. ........ A rtema Wright Secretary ....... ....... A nnabel Johnston Adviser .......... ...................,... ............. M i ss Doland ACTIVITIES Interesting activities sponsored or conducted by the club this year included a style show, a buffet supper, a tea, and the annual spring party. The style show was given at the October meeting by Block and Kuhl Department Store, of Danville. Club members acted as models. The girls' mothers were the guests of honor at the bulfet supper held in the new gymna- sium on November 22. At the tea on March 22 the members revealed the identity of their St, Patrick sisters. The annual spring party was held at the High School on May 12. The enrollment, including the thirty-three members initiated November 8, is approximately seventy-five. Three of the members, Audrey johnson, Artema Wright and Florena Starr attended the State Home Economics Convention October 21 and 22 in Peoria, Miscellaneous projects on the club program this year included the care of the girls' rest room, the serving of noon lunches, and the purchase, in coopera- tion with the Athletic department, of a washing machine and some silverware. THE ACORN M OF I9 GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION I' OFFICERS President ......,........ ...........,....... ....... M a ry M. Vinson Vice-President ......... ...... M axine MCAliSt6r Secretary .......,.... ........................... V ivian Stine Treasurer ........ ................,.....,... F lorena Starr Advisers ...... ........ M iss Snider, Miss Doland ACTIVITIES Following a business meeting on the evening of January 17, the members of the G. A. A. enjoyed a chili supper, after which they played various games. Some of the senior and junior girls have qualified for local awards. Miss Pennert, the state adviser of G. A. A., was here on April 18 to discuss with the girls the local and state point system. Preparations are being made by the asso- tiiation to become a state organization next year. MEMBERS Top Row-M. Davidson, E. Hume, T. Cole, T. Langford, B. Baker, M. Williams, M. Mussel- man, M. Hart, S. Hilleary. Serond Row-L. Crowder, M. Estock, S. Crawford, S. Anderson, M. Casteel, V. Grimes, F. See, H. Tillotson. Third Row-D. Hunter, D. Moore, T. Bridgman, M. Hayes, E, Howe, N. Patterson, N. Crawford, D. Saults, L. Cassell. Fourth Row-W. Ross, F. Fichon, J. Pichon, B. NVilder, D. Goble, M. Swaim, R. Peugh, I. Cole. ' Fifth Row-Miss Doland, M. Liggett, D. Graham, W. jones, E. Hadden, F. Johnston, H. McFarland, Miss Snider, ' S'i.rth Row-T. Scott, F. jones, F, Starr, M. Vinson, M. McAlistcr, V. Stine, M. M. Snyder, D. Pichon. ' .I Bc-TS' ,, a :Um Lv Prm5axu5 n a amen f 1 ' . ' ' 'H 1 x -1 V1 -5 1 35 w-- l af u in Pldtvl-1 L6vnJxngD il -C,1oH1'.n?3C,la5: al Vovk ' 'FUMLJFY5 'fum xo Bows' Home Ecfmow-e.- CA.-mas Y K , A i 5 'l'. 3D dl' Lxou Cqgvxa' HBSOCAIBLIUW Dmlivnb Tkvo-ggw 3, L 'A' , 4 , ' 4 .J' ,, . 1 V . ' 2532! - rf'-34 ' H - .am -Q.. cw, 5 V: H, ,,-g I -lf -, v 11. v 1 . 4 Y. ,. -, . , , L V . N-,,.v3 x',, W W r , I I, 1 vm- L 1.11 , ,- X . I A 1 ,,. , -1-75? in ..7 5..- ,rs ,L ,. I wr Q, I' A H 1 x A V , if 1. ' A 1 w J v 4 ' 31 vt' H 3 , , f 1 . ' 41 , J ' 11, Ik, klfan- ' 5 1 J, ,I K .4-ri '4 . ., X -,.. win' Q :.-.- L -mx, .AH 4 441: ,- m.5N:Q, ,lu , 5 w ' v- 1b7'w'4' Y '1 ta, il' 'J E ' rt 5 .1 - 1 ' H ., t U 3 3 ' ,.- ! .. , eff.: ' 1' 2' -2-U,+ . ': :f i.:I: 1'1T' ,- - frm4,'1 . .. - rf.. ..: ' .jp y 1: A 'f - -:gg-g 5.15 5 - P ,I - nl-.2-' I wr, K. ' ,211 11 X gf -,.'., J '-- 1 a- ,,. will N I , - L ' 'H .. -A .. fl 1,,.? w71' . un'-1 -f- f :-u..'. ' Pav 'L' ' 1 mwmsamkr L . .W .. .1 THE ACORN OF I9 ATHLETICS A BASEBALL Mr. Rodi in his first year as coach at O. T. H. S. built and coached a very good baseball team, winning live of the six games played. He is a man of high ideals and strong ambitions and knows how to inspire these same qualities in his team. On September 9 the first call for baseball aspirants was issued. Among those who reported were seven letter men-Captain Jones, Andy Young, Paul Dobbles, Charles Smith, Bob Neff, Hubert Seymour, and Dale Shepherd. THE GAMES 1. OAKWOOD 17-HENNING 0 SEPTEMBER 18 Henning, our first opponent, was not highly rated but nevertheless could bear watching. Oakwood's fighting nine took to the diamond and rang up a dazzling victory of IZ to O. 2. OAKWOOD 9-ARMSTRONG 3 SEPTEMBER 19 Oakwood was host to Armstrong, a club which is considered the strongest team in the county. With a lighting heart, Rodi's team came from behind to win 9 to S in the last few innings. The Armstrong team left disappointed and fatigued. 3. OAKWOOD 7-POTOMAC 0 SEPTEMBER 23 Oakwood traveled to Potomac, and Andy Young came up with a no-hit, no- run performance, as our boys set the Potomac nine back, 7 to 0. Young whiffed twelve Potomac batsmen over the hitless seven-inning route. 4. OAKWOOD 0-CISSNA PARK 9 OCTOBER 4 Oakwood traveled to Cissna Park, where they were handed their first and only loss of the season. Oakwood got four hits, two of which were collected by Hubert Seymour. joe Neff and Clharles Smith each collected one hit. 5. OAKWOOD 14-BISMARCK O OCTOBER 10 ln this game Oakwood really let go. The boys hit everything that was thrown their way. Young, Dobbles, D. Shepherd and Jones each homered for Oakwood. joe Neff also collected two homers. jones pitched one-hit ball and struck out iifteen would-be batters. This was the best game of baseball that our boys played during the season. THE ACORN OF I9 6 OAKWOOD 12-WESTVILLE 6 OCTOBER 13 Oakwood was host to Westville, a school much larger than ours. Bob Neff homered for Oakwood. The game ended with the score of 12 to 6, another vic- tory for Oakwood. Thus did Oakwood face the last opponent of the year. BASEBALL LETTER MEN ri 'UO 'JUS-E 1'lU3 U IIQCF .........1B LF A I938-I939 Cloyd Jones fCaptainj Hubert Seymour Andy Young Dale Shepherd Chuck Smith Bob Neff Joe Neff Vere Shepherd Paul Dobbles Bob Eyestone fMgr.j THE PLAYERS C. Jones ........ ........ C , P F. Thompson ......... A. Young .......... .......... 1 B, P VV. Davis ........... P. Dobbles ........ .......... 1 B, C H. Sperry ........ C. Smith ....... ........... 2 B J. Toms ...... R. Neff ............. ........ S S E. Orr .............. H. Seymour ........ ........ 3 B E. McClure ........ C. Neff ............. ....... L F R. Payne ........ D. Shepherd ......... ....... . . ........ CF R. Liggett .................... V. Shepherd ...................................... RF V. Hamilton ...................................... Bob Eyestone acted as manager and Mr Hall as assistant coach. BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to Right--Thompson, R. Neff, Smith, D. Shepherd, Young, Coach Rodi, C. Neff, Jones, Seymour, V. Shepherd, Liggett. BASEBALL SQUAD Top Row-Coach Hall, V. Shepherd, Thompson, Liggett, McClure, Payne, Hamilton, Coach Rodi. Second Row-R. Neff, Smith, Jones, Dobbles, Young, D. Shepherd, Seymour, C. Neff. Third Row-Sperry, Davis, Toms. TRACK SQUAD Bark Row-M. Mauck Chlgrj, R. Liggetl, G. Laflen, E. Cox, F. Thompson,'K. Foley, R. Soloman, R. Palmer, VV. Doney, C. Lamb CMgr.D Front Row-Coach Rodi, C. Condon, H. Sperry, W. Middleton, P. Dobbles, E. McClure CCapt.J, A. Young, D. Shepherd, J. Toms, H. Seymour, D. Pearson, 'Coach Hall. THE ACORN OF I9 BASKETBALL :- Probably no basketball season in recent years has called forth so much loyal support at Oakwood from student body, faculty, and community as the 1938- 1939 season. From the opening gun on November 15 at Indianola to the final whistle at Westville on March 4, Oakwood basketball enthusiasm was at a high point. The enthusiasm and skill of our coaches and the support given by Mr. Baker, the bus drivers, and the cheer leaders, Florena Starr, Betty Huddleson and Dorothy Hunter, combined to bring about this condition. On the 3rd of November eighty boys reported for practice. Of this number four were letter men. From this large squad Coach Rodi and the assistant coach, Mr. Hall, built two teams which throughout the entire season showed a fighting spirit and a will to win. The managers, Clinton Condon and Glenn Thompson, contributed no small part to the success of the team. Of the seventeen games on the regular schedule Oakwood won seven and lost ten. Oakwood won two of the five tournament games played. It is to the credit of the team that several of their defeats were by very close scores. Four high spots of the season were the two victories over Westville, whom Oakwood had not defeated for fourteen years, the February 4 victory over Armstrong in an overtime game on the home floor, and the victory over Potomac in the last scheduled game of the season. Six seniors, Captain Andy Young, Chuck Smith, Joe Neff, Frank Thomp- son, Howard Durbin, and Ed McClure, who participated in the Potomac game, will be lost to the team next year. Gold basketballs were awarded to the following boys for their good sports- manship: Chuck Smith, joe Neff, Cloyd Jones, Hubert Seymour, Andy Young, Dale Shepherd, Ed. McClure, Howard Durbin, and Frank Thompson. BASKETBALL LETTER MEN l938-I939 Andy Young CCaptainj Cloyd jones Chuck Smith Hubert Seymour -Toe Neff Dale Shepherd Clinton Condon fMgr.j Glenn Thompson fMgr.j THE ACORN 9 4 A BASKETBALL RESULTS 1. Nov. Oakwood lndianola .. Nov. Oakwood Homer ..... . 9fNov. Oakwood St. Joseph .... l Dec. Oakwood Armstrong , Dec. Oakwood ......... Livingston tkliee. Oakwood Westville .. ltllec. Oakwood ......... ....... 5 idell .......... Dec. Oakwood ......... ....... S t. joseph.. Jan. Oakwood Ridgefarm Uan. Oakwood Ogden ........ t-lan. Oakwood ......... ....... R ossville .... 3'-lan. Oakwood ......... ....... l ndianola .. 1' eb. Oakwood ......... ....... C atlin ........ lflfeb. Oakwood ......... ....... A rmstrong X Feb. Oakwood ......... ....... P 'airmount lf eb. Oakwood Georgetown lfeb. Oakwood ......... ....... P otomac .... Total Total .... tk Home games. TOURNAMENTS The Oakwood basketball team participated in three tournaments during the year: The Sidell Invitational, the County, and the Regional. THE SIDELL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT The Sidell Invitational Tournament was held on the nights of January 5, o and 7. Oakwood played Ridgefarm the first night and came out on the long end of a 34 to 30 score. The game was a nip and tuck performance to the very end. Young led the scoring with thirteen points. The next night Oakwood played Westville, the winner of the Fairmount- VVestville game. Oakwood was the victor by the close score of 26 to 21. Young was again high point man by eighteen points. The last night of the tournament the Oakwood team played the champion- ship game with Georgetown. This game was a battle royal from start to finish. Georgetown won the championship by the scant margin of one point, the score being Georgetown 21, Oakwood 20. Oakwood was awarded second place trophy. Young led the scoring once more with 13 points. THE ACORN A -- he-OF I9 Andy Young, of Oakwood, was high point man of the tournament with a total of 44 points, falling only two points short of the individual scoring record for Vermilion county. THE COUNTY TOURNAMENT In the County Tournament, held at Georgetown from january 24 to 27, our boys drew Sidell. After a hard-fought game, the Oakwood team went down to defeat, losing by a score of 23 to 12. THE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT In the Regional Tournament, held from March 1 to March 4 at Westville, Oakwood met the Indianola team, winner of the County Conference. After leading throughout almost the entire struggle, our boys were defeated in the last twenty seconds of play by a score of 28 to 26. This was the last game that Andy Young, Joe Neif, Chuck Smith, and Frank Thompson were to play for Oakwood High School, as all will graduate in June of 1939. The cup's just a chattel, So my boys, be wise, The game's in the playing And not in the prize. BASKETBALL SECOND TEAM Bark Row-Glenn Thompson QManagerj, Bantz, Dohhles, Doney, Foley, Clinton Condon QManagerJ. Front Row-Balbach, Scott, McClure, Pearson, Coach Hall. QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Queen .................................................................... Josephine Pichon Attendants-Beatrice Wilder, Mary Vinson, jane Duquesnoy, Vivian Stine, Leona Cassell, Leone Edenburn, Thelma Scott. THE ACORN OF I9 VARSITY TEAM CAPT. ANDY YOUNG-Center Andy is one of the outstanding centers in the county. He is a hard worker and a powerhouse on defense. His rebounding on offense and defense has won many ball games. Andy has what it takes to get places in athletics and is an all around boy in every sport. Let us hope that he has an opportunity to continue his athletic career in some college. DALE SHEPHERD-Forward Dale is a spark plug to the team. He has a keen eye for the basket and has been regarded as one of the best shots in the county this year. He has a never say die spirit, starts with the whistle, and is there at the finish. We are expecting even greater things from Dale next year. CLOYD JONES-Forward Cloyd is a junior, and what a ball hawk he will be next year! He is one of the greatest natural athletes ever enrolled at Oakwood. His cunning, faking, pivoting, and ball handling has no equal in the county. In every game this season Cloyd has been a very consistent player, an all-round man, especially on defense. VVatch him next year! HUBERT SEYMOUR-Guard - Hubert is a boy who has a great desire to work hard and improve his playing. His work on defense has been outstanding during the season. He is a hard fighter and a good team man. He has a good fighting spirit and plays the game because he loves it. Watch this boy play guard next year. CHARLES SMITH-Forward Chuck has given a very good account of his ability as long-shot artist during his playing career. He is a good scrapper, a boy who can outguess his opponent and who likes to win, and the best pivot man on the squad. The school wishes Chuck good luck in his coaching career. VERE SHEPHERD-Forward Vere has shown excellent athletic ability by making the varsity during his lirst year. He is very young, and, if he continues to develop as he gives promise of doing, he will make his mark. Keep an eye on him for next season. JOE NEFF-Forward Joe Neff, the Pride of Newtown, is a senior and one who will be sorely missed next year. Both his height and his talent for hard work have been big assets to the Oakwood team. FRANK THOMPSON-Guard Frank always comes through with a fine spirit and a drive that means much to the team. Although he has not been a regular, he always has supported the team. We'll miss Frank next year. BOB NEFF-Guard Although Bob didn't get to play much this year, his support has been felt. Bob is a junior and one of the best passers on the squad. ROBERT LIGGETT-Center Bob is a junior, a six-footer. He should be the center that we need. He has the height, the spirit, and the ability for that position. THE ACORN OF I9 T R A C K I937-I938 The track season was inaugurated by a decisive victory at Ogden. Oakwood, topping nearly every first place, was not threatened. The teams finished in the following order: Oakwood, Homer, St. Joseph, Philo, Ogden, and University High. The second meet was at St. joseph, with all teams linishing in the same order except that St. joseph moved up to second place. I On Friday afternoon, May 6, records toppled thick and fast at Catlin. On that date one of th-e closest meets in local track history was held. When the smoke of the battle had cleared, the tabulators went into action and ascertained that Coach Mel Ross's Oakwood High cindermen had edged out' Al Miller's Georgetown squad by the scant margin of one and one-half points. The scores were Oakwood 332 points, and Georgetown 32 points. A total of five records had fallen by the wayside. Barco, of Oakwood, scored three Hrsts, while Young scored two Firsts and one second. Barco was high scorer of the meet with Young and Kenneth Brown of Allerton tying for second. Barco won the 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, and the broad jump. Young won in the pole vault and high jump and finished second in the high hurdles. He was defeated by Ritchie, of Catlin, in the high hurdles by a scant half-inch. The latter set a new record of 16.3 seconds. As the time for the district meet approached, it became evident that the Oakwood track squad would make a very creditable showing. Out of approximately twenty-three teams, Oakwood placed fifth with a score of HM points. Four boys-Young, Barco, Graham, and McClure-placed for Oakwood in five events. SCORES Event- Rank Points Name High jump ,,,,.,.,,,.,.......... ....... 2 4 Young Broad jump QA tiej ................ 3 IM Barco High hurdles .................... ....... 3 3 Young 100-yard dash .............. ....... 4 2 BHFCO 220-yard dash ....... ....... 5 1 Graham M-mile relay .............................. 3 0 Y0UUg, RHTCO Graham, McClure Andy Young's performance in the district meet entitled him to compete in the state meet at Urbana in May. THE ACORN OF I9 TRACK SCHEDULE I938-I939 April 12 Triangular meet at Homer. Participants-Homer, Allerton, and Oakwood. April 21 Triangular meet at Georgetown. Participants-Georgetown, West- ville, and Oakwood. April 25 Triangular meet at Ridgefarm. Participants-Ridgefarm, West- ville, and Oakwood. April 27 Class B invitational tournament at Catlin. fTentative.j May 2 Dual track meet at Georgetown. May 6 County track meet at Ridgefarm. May 13 District track meet at Monticello. F O CLUB The O Club membership is limited to those boys who have won letters in basketball, baseball, or track. The club meets once or twice a month and has regular monthly parties at the home of some member. One of its most enjoy- able social ev-ents this year was a Wiener roast, at which some girl friends, Coach Podi, and Mr. Sailor were guests. One of the projects of the club was the sale of two hundred sixteen Oak- wood High School pennants. The proceeds were used to pay the expenses of the basketball boys when they attended the State tournament at the University of Illinois on March 16, 17, and 118. The membership consists of Andy Young, presidentg Cloyd Jones, vice- presidentg Bob Neff, secretary and treasurerg Charles Smith, Dale Shepherd, Ed McClure, Hubert Seymour, Paul Dobbles, joe Neff, and Vere Shepherd. -an I x5Orno NBYVC, Vingdfwilm 5 Y i 2 .1 F A A , vu E1 ' Hrler A N ' mah-A fa,1A1v,C1 one Score-.Slug 1 X' Y: U ' D K ' T 5 2 ga A' ' Q R ' E 'V Fruxm 5 15 E PM rv E 2 1, H11 Hxm. 'JJ BQ Q fix! maiiiilaw L .f - 'J x 5 hi Pwr. 'CY'-QF Owv WLo':WMo K 'T' 'mx QV Q- Ga 5'- IO -5 Ein-ncv.5 max 4' C1 fWl55 Liou FOUY lei 5 f f1'l-els? J' ' 5 WL -,,---Wt OUY Cagnq LGU 1 own x vu cv , L.'c Eclilfor CY'-'5 'nn ev. o nloyg E54 La, up - 3 A W Zjllifi 'nl e A 3 -4 3 1 ' MH K X 4 A .-A, . ' 1 1 THE ACORN - - OF I9 ATHLETIC BANQUET The annual athletic banquet was held on March 20, at 6:30 P. M., in the gymnasium. The occasion was to honor the baseball and basketball men of 1938- l939. Mr. Hall presided as toastmaster and in his inimitably clever manner introduced the various speakers. Mr. Howard Hancock, athletic director at Illinois State Normal University, gave the principal address. Gold basketballs for sportsmanship were awarded to nine players by Mr. Baker. Mr. Rodi awarded letters to nine baseball players, six basketball players, three managers, and the three cheer leaders, Florena Starr, Betty Huddleson, and Dorothy Hunter. INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES A program of activities at the noon hour, planned by Mr. Dinsmore and carried out under his supervision with the assistance of several members of the faculty, was organized in the latter part of September. A new type of organi- Yation based on the various classes was introduced. Each class chose team captains and managers in the various sports. A class was awarded two points for each game won by any of its teams and for each contest won by any of its members. lt received ten points for each league and each tournament champion- ship. At the close of the fall program the juniors were slightly ahead of the seniors in points. The fall schedule offered touch football for the boys and volleyball for the girls. Horseshoe and softball were open to both. Both boys and girls partici- pated in the winter sports, consisting of basketball, volleyball, table tennis and shuffleboard. The list of spring activities comprised: horseshoe, badminton and softball for all, while dancing and deck tennis were added sports for the girls. The seniors defeated the freshmen for the championship of the boys' basket- ball tournament. The junior girls defeated the sophomores for the girls' basket- ball championship. ln shufilleboard Ferol jones and Andy Young carried off the honors. The table tennis champions were Thelma Scott and Charles Smith. Charles Smith and Max Myers teamed to win the doubles championship of the school. The winners in the horseshoe singles tournament were Artema Wright and Bob Neff. The winners in the girls' horseshoe doubles tournament were Audrey johnson and Helen Tillotson, and the winners in the boys' horseshoe doubles tournament were Bob Neff and Cloyd Jones. THE ACORN OF I9 CALENDAR 'S 1938-1939 SEPTEMBER School opens. Mr. Baker is our new principal. Mr. Hall and Mr. Rodi make their maiden appearances at Oakwood High. Trinny's bus breaks down. Class officers elected. Andy Young chosen Hllighcockolorumn of the senior class. F. F. A. stock sale held in Danville. ACORN staff chosen. Helen Tillotson named the Queen Bee. O Club elects officers. Andy Young the Main Squeeze. G. A. A. elects officers. Mary M. Vinson the 'fHigh Man. Oak News staff announced. Audrey Johnson selected Ye Editor. Freshman party. Class of '41 made to feel at home in Oakwood High. Baseball-Oakwood defeats Henning! More baseball. Oakwood subdues Armstrong!! junior members of the Dramatics Society stage a cutting from Of Thee I Sin . Baseball again. Oakwood overwhelms Potomac!!! Oakwood High students attend the lllinois-Ohio football game as guests of U. of I. Fall intramural program started under direction of Mr. Dinsmore. First issue of Oak News published. Pay day for teachersg Mr. Martin makes his first monthly trip to Kentucky. OCTOBER Baseball once again. Opponent, Cissna Park. Score ??? Sh! Mum's the word. Freshman return party. Cider and doughnuts. Baseball. Oakwood humbles Bismarck!!!! First six weeks exams. Teachers emerge victorious. Baseball season closes. Oakwood wins from Westvillelllll Home Economics Club sponsors style show presented by Block and Kuhl of Danville. No school. What! Teachers' Institute at Urbana. Many students and teachers attend the funeral of Thelma Eldridge of the Class of 1942. Senior pictures taken by Mr. Blankenberg. More senior pictures. Operetta, The Lady of the Terrace, presented before a large audience. Junior play tryouts. THE ACORN -OF I9 NOVEMBER 1 Mr. Walter Von Haitsma gives an interesting talk on aeronautics and shows slides of airplanes. 4 No school. What's afoot? High School Conference. 8 Home Economics Club initiation. Many freshman girls become members. 9 F. F. A. sponsors Poultry and Corn Show. 10 The cheer leaders make their first appearance at pep session. 11 Armistice Day. No school. 13 Six years ago today Cloyd jones first dons long trousers. 15 Basketball season opens. Oakwood loses to Indianola. 16 Junior play cast announced by Miss Snider. 18 Oakwood team brings home the bacon from Homer. 19 Senior Variety Show. Three varieties: mock wedding, basketball game, - and dance. 21 Senior Class launches magazine subscription campaign to improve its finan- cial status. 22 Home Economics Club serves buffet supper for mothers and members. 23 Freshman and junior members of Dramatics Society present Thanksgiving program. 24-25 Thanksgiving vacation. Everyone thankful. 29 Oakwood host to St. Joseph basketball team. Host wins. 30 F. F. A. boys attend International Livestock Show in Chicago. How was the Stevens Hotel, boys? Winter intramural program started. DECEMBER l Charles Donovan visits our school today. Muncie papers please copy. 2 Oakwood loses a basketball game to Armstrong. 3 Basketball team of Livingston High School, Mr. Rodi's alma mater, plays local quintet here. Crowning of basketball queen, Josephine Pichon, takes place between halves. Livingston team and coach guests of honor at banquet prepared and served by home management class. 5 Jacques D'Albert, member of liyrd's expedition to South Pole, entertains student body with vivid description of his adventures in the Antarctic. 6 Members of the Advanced Glee Clubs and Orchestra participate in Annual Music Festival at Westville. Class of '40 orders class rings. Long suspense endedg senior pictures arrive. Albert McKinney, of Linco Refinery Company, discusses various phases of petroleum industry to interested audience. Mr. Sailor gives eloquent and inspiring talk on school spirit. Result- Basketball victory over Westville. Oakwood defeated by Sidell. 7 9 THE ACORN- -- - - - OF I9 15 Fifteen years ago today Junior Penticost started his earthly career. 16 Here Comes Charlie, presented by the class of '40. Hats off to you, Juniors! 19 Senior class entertains juniors with hilarious yuletide party. Mr. Dinsmore receives poke bonnet for Christmas. Miss Bullock teaches Lowell Murphy how to dance. 20 Oakwood basketball team guest of St. Joseph. Guest wins. 25 Freshman and sophomore members of Dramatics Society present Christmas program. School closes for Christmas vacation. 25 Fourteen years ago today Bobby Newtson came to town. JANUARY ' 2 Mr. Hall returns from an automobile trip through ten southern states with a southern drawl and a carload of southern hospitality. ' 5-6-7 Sidell invitational basketball tournament. Oakwood takes second place, losing to Georgetown by one point. 11 Second place trophy, won at Sidell tournament, presented' to Mr. Baker by Captain Andy Young. Oakwood loses by three points a hard fought basketball game with Ridge- farm. ' 12 Ag. students attend program of Farm and Home Week at Champaign. 13 Oakwood loses basketball game to Ogden by three point margin. 17 Oakwood defeated by Rossville by two baskets. . 18-20 Semester examinations. Don't it awful! 24-27 County basketball tournament at Georgetown. Oakwood loses hrst game to Sidell. 26 Guidance groups formed. Groups to meet with advisor every other Thurs- day. - ' 30 School dismissed today at noon on account of snowstorm. ' - 31 . . . years ago today Miss Snider had her first baby picture taken. FEBRUARY 2 Ground hog sees his shadow. Class and group pictures taken for the ACORN. 3 Oakwood quintet defeated by Catlin five. 4 Oakwood wins basketball game from Armstrong in a thrilling overtime finish. 7 Junior rings arrive. 10 Oakwood loses basketball game to Fairmount. 13 Great excitement! New school bus arrives. Mr. O'Neal talks to the student body on safety. 'THE ACORN - -OF I9 14 18 21 22 6 7 10 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 23 29 30 31 3 4 Valentine Day. Dale Shepherd brings Annabel Johnston a nice big red apple today. Class of '39 holds annual senior dinner. Home management class visits Fithian grade school. Oakwood basketeers drop a game to Georgetown. Oakwood tops her basketball season with a smashing victory over Potomac. George's birthday. No program, but we practice telling the truth. MARCH Dr. Carpenter gives an interesting talk on astronomy. Boys' interclass basketball tournament begins. Freshmen ll, Sophomores 8. Senior boys defeat junior boys 25-6. F. F. A. minstrel show. Senior play cast chosen. Music department holds annual recital. St. Patrick and Mr. Rodi celebrated their birthdays today. St. Patrick is the older of the two. Preliminary speech contest held to select representatives for the Sub-district and Oounty Speech Contests. Annual athletic banquet served by foods classes. Sophomore boys defeat junior boys for third place in interclass basketball tournament. Home Ec. girls have a tea at which they reveal S. P. S. pals. Merle Liggett placed in Eighth Agricultural District Speech Contest. No school!! Teachers' Institute in Danville. Sub-district Speech Contest at Georgetown. Oakwood takes First place in Class A. Senior boys defeat freshmen boys and take first place in basketball tourna- ment. Score-Seniors 23, Freshmen 9. Senior English classes stage a cutting from Shakespeare's Macbeth. I. H. S. S. L. banner presented to Mr. Baker by Evelyn Davis. . Girls' basketball tournament begins. Juniors win from freshmen. Sophomore girls defeat the seniors in basketball. Freshmen girls win basketball game from seniors. APRIL W junior girls defeat sophomore girls in overtime game and win first place in girls' basketball tournament. Clothing classes present style show at farmers' last short-course meeting. Mr. Rodi makes his debut as a model. Mr. Hall's biology students visit Natural History Museum at U. of I. Miss Michael's class in music history attends practice of band and orchestra at U. of I. THE ACORN -OF I9 5 fi '7 I 10 12 15 17 18 21 22 25 27 28 2 5 6 9 12 13 20 27 ZS 29 30 31 2 The freshmen see Treasure Island at a Danville theater. The home management class sees You Can't Take It with You in Danville. Mr. Sailor sets two old hens. Junior members of the Dramatics Society present a cutting from the play, The Neighbors. Easter vacation. Triangular track meet held at Homer. District Speech Contest held at Charleston. Bill Youman's chickens cackle so loud that Jack Toms can't sleep in the study hall the first period. F. F. A. holds annual banquet. Mystery at Midnight presented by senior class. Triangular track meet held at Georgetown. Vermilion County Speech Tournament held at Westville. Triangular track meet held at Ridgefarm. Class B Invitational Tournament held at Junior circus held. Spring intramural program started. Catlin. fTentativel . MAY Dual track meet held at Georgetown. Spring Program presented. County track meet held at Ridgefarm. Boys of the classes in agriculture conduct livestock judging contest. Home EC. Club entertains boys at annual party.i District track meet at Monticello. ' junior class entertains seniors at dinner dance at Grier-Lincoln. Seniors hold class picnic. Baccalaureate services held in the High School gymnasium. Semester examinations. Memorial Day. No school. Semester examinations. JUNE Commencement exercises. Dr. Paul Landis of the U. of I. gives address. F26fUf2S ALUMNI CH UCKLES ADS THE ACORN 05:19 ALUMNI as The walls of Oakwood High School rang to the sounds of merriment as former students of the school gathered on the evening of December 28 for their annual reunion. The dinner served by the ladies of the Oakwood Methodist Church was a very satisfying beginning to an evening of squawking balloons, group singing, toasts, and dancing to Eddie Mack's Orchestra. Crack paper-wad shooters of former days demonstrated that they had not lost their skill as they threw colored paper streamers. At the close of the evening the littered dance Hoor bore mute testimony to the fact that the party planned by the retiring officers, Dick Green, Edna Michael, and Lorene Thornton had been a success. The merrymakers took time out for a serious moment as they elected the following new officers: Glen Myers, president, Mildred Dinsmore, vice-presi- clentg Gordon Cromwell, secretary. Many of the alumni are making creditable records for Oakwood High at various colleges and universities: At Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College, Mary Barco '38, Leone Liggett '38, Bonnie Stipp '36, Raymond Duke '34g at lllinois State Normal University, Mildred Edenburn '38, Louis Tellier '37, at University of Chicago, Clyde Shepherd '35g at University of Illinois, Donald Cox '36, Earl Bantz '36, Robert Fagaly '36, Gene Hart '36, jack Lambert '37, Wayne Montel '38 9 at Asbury College, Reva Snyder '38, at Olivet College, Mildred White '38. The following girl grads seem to agree with the sentiment, A thing of beauty is a joy forever. This is evidenced by their enrollment in beauty schools: Marian Van Allen '38, Katherine Clapp '38, Dorothea Lomax '38, Wilma Cronkhite '37. Students seeking a wider and better appreciation of business in its various forms by attending business colleges are: Lucille Mendenhall '38, Evelyn Tillot- son '38, Catherine Freeman '38, and Mary Ruth Clapp '37. Alumni recently married are: Betty Scott '37, Norman St. John '37, Dor- othy McMorris '38, Margaret A. Davidson '38, jean Gossett '38, Freida Harden '38. Mary Rogers '38, and Katherine Schnorr '38. THE ACORN OF I9 H1 AN APPRECIATION The firms and business houses whose names appear on the following pages have kindly co-operated with the staff of the 1939 Acorn in making the publica- tion of this book, as well as all former ACORNS, pos- sible. It is our wish that you may give them the patron- age they deserve. IW THE AcoRNv-eeaeeeaeee ee L . Op I9 l i Dll Mike s Texaco Service LELAND CANNON, Proprietor At Intersection of State Route IO and Oakwood Road OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS -g.Q.g. TEXACO PRODUCTS FIRESTONE TIRES AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES TIRE REPAIRINC5 - VULCANIZING .g.Q.g. 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Muncie, Illinois Route IO One Englishman to the other: taced American girls. lt isn't their pale faces, but their green backs. l clon't see what you admire in those pale- lleatrice Wilcler: I knew a man that lived on onions alone for :1 week. Marilyn Williams: VVell, he ought to have to live alone. Gritten Hardware Company VALUE WITI-l SERVICE Norge Retrigerators Electrolux Retrigerators Norge Electric Ranges Magic Chet Gas Ranges Globe Dutch Oven Ranges Globe Glow-Boy Heaters Monarch Malleable Ranges Maytag Washing Machines Philco Radios Pyrotax Bottled Gas Mcformiclc-Deering Sales and Service FITHIAN, ILL. PHONE 2l7I - - 9 THE ACORN -ee is we-YOF I i WhiTe CiTy Coney Island I-Iome Made Chili - Sandwiches 2I3 E. Main Sf. Danville, III. RENIE'S BEAUTY SHOP PERMANENTS 52, S3. and S4 Fifhian, III. Phone 245I Danville Tire and BaTTery Co. DisTribuTors Diamond Tires and Tubes Exide Bafferies 220 W. Main ST. Phone 558 THE COLONY SHOP LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR AND MILLINERY I24 N. Vermilion ST. Danville, III. TOIv1'S SERVICE STATION AND LUNCH -n-Q-p CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS We heard a boy remark the other day that his grades are under water, said Elouise Cunningham. He probably meant that they were below 'C' level,', replied Helen Til- lotson. -l.Q-Q. Miss Snider: Bob, name one poi- sonous subject. V Rob Palmer: Aviation Miss Snider: Explain, Phone 2746 Fifhian, III. Bob: One drop will kiTl. COMPLIMENTS OF I 911,616--if-HUL6 flitoaea, o Where Ma Saves Pa's Dough BEN'S BARBER SHOP BEN COX, Owner Newfown, ----- Illinois J. A. Chisler Feed S+ore POULTRY-HOG FEEDS-SUPPLIES CUSTOM GRINDING-MIXING Fifhian, - - - - - - Illinois BRIDGMAN SERVICE STATION TIRES -- BATTERIES - - LUBRICATION Oakwood Illinois PHONE 223l 9 THE ACORN - e- Shields Shoe Shining Parlor CLEANING AND PRESSING HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Suits Pressed While You Wait Experienced Shoe Dyeing I34 E. Main St. Danville, Illinois NEFPS STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE We appreciate your O i COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Newrnan's Clothing Shop The Store For Young Men Since I905 I5 E. Ivlain St. Danville, III. Andy Young wrote a letter as fol- lows to a large mail order house: Please send me the gas engine you advertised and if it is any good l'll send you a cheek. The mail order house answered: Please send us the check and if it's any good, we'll send you the engine. ...QQ- l never knew till l got a car, said Miss Youmans, that profanity was so prevalent. palronagen Do you hear much of it on the road? NEWTOWN. ILLINOIS VVhy,,' was the reply, nearly Phone 2692 gyliilyhocly I bump into swears dread- -E 0verstreet's if JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS At a New Location II7 North Vermilion Street Danville - Illinois - 9 THE AcoRN ee S M as et o J. E. MULLINS MUNCIEGARAGE Cash and Carry Cleaners Always On The Square MRS. GORDON TELLING, Manager Automobile Repairing of All Kinds 'HF' While Rose Gas and Enarco Motor Oil We Moth-Proof Everything We Clean TIRES, TUBES 81 ACCESSORIES 3If2 S. Vermilion Sl. Danville, III. Muncie, - :- Illinois Tlwos. Conron Hardware Company SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS DANVILLE, ILLINOIS I I6-IZO East Main Street Telephone 70-7I The Blue Room Unusual DINE AND DANCE DRUGS eoou EATS Founmn sERvlcE JAMES L. FAI-IEY Telephone 2I I I Oakwood, Illinois Mr. Newtson: VVhy did you spell pneumatic 'neumatic'? Ferol: The 'k' on my typewriter isn't working. ...4... Ferris G: Did you hear the audience weep when they thought I died in the second act ? Mrs. Blackburn: Sure Could you blame them when they knew you were only acting? .g.Q-Q. Geraldine Hughes: T want to rent a horse. Riding Master: How long? Geraldine: The longest one you have, because there are four of us. 9 THE AcoRNeeeeeeeeeeee4 AMA ee ee-e T n l l COMPLIMENTS OF . . . DAVEY'S MEN'S WEAR I7 North Vermilion Danville. llllNOlS Mr. Hall was explaining the law of gravitation, and how it prevents people from falling off the earth. Whell he had iinished he invited questions from the class. ' Please, sir, said Chuck, Hwhat kept them on the earth before this law was passed ? KENNETH VAN ALLEN Danville Institute ot Business STANDARD OIL AGENT A A Meaefn High-Grade Business Seneei For Those Who Want The Best ' PHONE 249 Phone 2'7' Oakwood' 'H' ion N. Vermilion S+. Danville, nl. LANDSDOWN' IMPLEMENT AGENCY RUSSELL LANDSDOWN, Dealer Phone 2026 ALLIS-CHALMERS Oakwood, lllinois S. B. LONGSTRETH C. J. oAKwooD F. E. DUNCAN We Work tor Those Vifho Love and Remember DANVILLE MONUMENT COMPANY AT GATE OF SPRING!-IILL CEMETERY Phone 3256 2IO East English Street Danville, lllinoig l - OFI 9 THE ACORNeeee e eeeor I9 DANVILLE WHOLESALE DRUG CO. Phone 654 WHEEL CI-IAIRS - BACK RESTS -- SICK ROOM SUPPLIES IO2 N. Walnut Street Danville, Illinois ROLAND BEAUTY SCHOOL I6 Years' Experience in Beauty Culture STATE ACCREDITED F. C. TERRY'S GROCERY GAS-OILS-GROCERIES FRESH MEATS-TOBACCO-CANDY COLD DRINKS 2 Miles West of Danville Route IO IOIV2 N. Vermilion St. Phone 809 I-I I L L ' S DEPARTMENT STORES DanviIIe's Fastest Growing Store COU RTEOUS SERVICE Honest Advertising The youthful graduate from agri- cultural college, Joe Neff, looked rather scornfully at the old farmer: Your methods of cultivation are hopelessly out of date, he said, with a superior air. VVhy, l'd be sur- prised if you got 10 pounds of apples from that tree. So would T, replied the farmer. lt's a pear tree. East Main S+. Danville, III. l IT PAYS TO PLAY'x Exclusive SPORTING GOODS STORE CLOTHING and EOUIPMENT for EVERY GAME If II's From AIexander's It Is Dependable HONOR SWEATERS OUR SPECIALTY ll E7 ll I 1 1 I I ff sronrnvc GOODS III North Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois THE ACORN -- Gulick-Woodbury Drug Co. Pharmacists to the Medical Profession I4 West Main S+. Phone I55-l29 Danville, Illinois - aeo LITTLE NUGGET TAVERN EMS AND DRINKS C. E. Rogers, Prop. West of Danville IV2 mile on Route IO CASTEEL GROCERY Where Your Money Buys More WE HANDLE ONLY THE BEST A. B. Casteel. Prop. Oakwood, III. CHARLIE UDSTU EN GENERAL BLACKSMITHING PAINT AND OIL Muncie, -1- -:- -:- Illinois CAWTHON Qunmaliiome PHONE NO. 2271 AMBULANCE SERVICE Cully Reed: VVhat is the date, please ? M r. Martin: Never mind the dateg the important thing is the CX'1lllll1Z1ll0ll.H Cully: Well, sir, l wanted to have something right. You received a keg of hsh by express today, suhI Alohn Rutan: C. O. ll? Servant: No, suhg M-A-C-K-E-R-E-L. I hope you are not afraid of microbesf' apologized the teller, as he cashed the school teacher's check with soiled currency. Don't worry, said Mr. Sailor, a microbe couldn't live on my salary. The Gaiman-7?aq4vn CZorn49a.ny, ISINCE :assi PLUMBING AND I-IEATINC5 PIPES - FITTING - VALVES Carried in Stock 6 I 6 Jackson Street Danville, Illinois PHONE 30 9 TI-IE ACORNee -E. -E Eos I THE COMPLETE FOOD MART of-xI4wooD, ILLINOIS Dial2I9I The largest grocery organization in Oakwood Township W. D. ROGERS l'l. M. ROGERS You Receive What You Ask For At .... JOI-lNSON'S DRUG STORE I8 East Main Street Danville, lllir1OiS WIDE-AWAKE FOGD EMERSON JENKINS SHOE, HARNESS AND FURNITURE Fresh Meats, Eruits and Vegetables TOM I-IOLDEN, Mgr. Phone 4373-2 I-lillery, III. REPAIRING Fithian, Illinois Viola Morman: You know this is the shortest book l've ever read. Martha Cork: ls that so ? Viola: Yes, it contains only one word. Martha: What's the book called? Quaker Sham MOJYOF Oil Viola: VVho's Who in Italyf' Small Roy: Father, what's a com- Cornplete Line ot Tires and Batteries mittee P Father: A committee is a body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. M . E. D U N N SERVICE STATION Standard Oil Products Phone ZISI Fithian, Illinois BROS. TAYLOR OLDSMOBILE - CADILLAC - LA SALLE DEALERS 34 Years on South Hazel Street Danville, Illinois Phone 4024 9 Ti-is AcoRNe ,+ew OF I9 VERMILION SERVICE COMPANY Hours HOWARD za sou, Ageni Aladdin Gas Penn Bond Molor Oil Radianl Kerosene Blue Seal Oil X1 Greases Traclor Euel T 40 Soy Oil Painls FURNACE FUELS Hollis Howard Geo. Howard Tel. ZOI6 Tel. 2657 Oakwood, Illinois , VVhy on earth did you leave off S playing just as we got to the chorus 7' asked Miss Michael. FOUNTAIN SERVICE GROCERIES lfVeIII', replied Nancy Jane, On BQQTI-15 - DRUGS my music it says 'Re-frain,' so l did. Curb Service Dick Condon: Say, you can't take that girl home! She's the reason I came to the party. Rodney Payne: Well, you've lost Tel, 2l3l your reasonf, Ralph and Juanila Eirhian, Ill. Ben Carson's Drug Store PRESCRIPTION PHARMACISTS I Zeiss Cameras-Koolalcs-Leica Cameras Bell 8: Howell Movie Cameras 9I2 Norlh Vermilion Sl. Danville, Illinois Where you can drive in COM PLIMENTS OF J. T. Yeazel Candy Company WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY 5I2 Wesl Harrison Slreel Danville, Illinois - - THE A CORN I-lornor Auto Electric Service Specializing in Magneto and Radiator Repairing HARRY I-l. I-IORNOR, Prop. Tel. 7Ol 209 W. Main Sl. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS D Trimble's Service Station PHILLIPS 66 PRODUCTS Oakwood, Illinois F. W. OAKWOOD DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 279I Oalcwood, Illinois Tel. COAL AND ICE W. C. CRONKI-IITE 288I Oakwood, Illinois Benjamin Temple ot Music IO4 West Main Street Danville, Illinois l.eins eats at his own restaurant LEINS RESTAURANT I I8 W. Main St. Route IO Mary E. -Tenkins and Audrey Johnson were talking over the wire. Roth were discussing what they should wear to the coming party. In the midst of this important conversation, a masculine voice interrupted and asked for a number. One of the girls scornfully asked, What line do you think you are on, anyhow ? Well, said the man, l'm not sure, but judging from what I've heard I should say I was on the clothes line. Miss Williams: When were you born P Paul Dobbles: On April second. Miss VVilliams: Being a little late must be a habit with you. Ed. McClure, to the photographer: Can you make a good picture of me ? Mr. Iilankenberg: We can do you justice. Ed.: -Tustice! It's not justiceg it's mercy I want. ,Toe De-Tonghe: I've eaten beef all my life and now I'm as strong as an ox. Leo: 'llhat's funny. I've eaten fish all my life and I can't swim a stroke. Field, Garden and Grass Seeds Plants and Fertilizers Garden Tools Pet Food Spraying Machines Poultry Supplies Spray Material DODSON'S SEED STORE I24 West Main Street Danville, Illinois 9 ri-IE ACORNe e e 5 ees -an---I-----e-ee or I9 - - One Mile East and One-half Mile South ol Oalcwood roR eooo com Crawford Coal Company WE TREAT YOU RIGHT On Route IO Telephone 2603 Oakwood, Illinois Utterback - Brown Business College COURSES IN GREGG SI-IORTI-IAND - TYPIN6 - SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CIVIL SERVICE - WALTON ACCOUNTING Summer and Fall Terms 2I4 N. Vermilion PHONE 722 Danville, Illinois A weary tramp had stopped at a tavern named George and the Dragon, near London, and had asked the landlady for a bite to eat and an old pair of pants. Landlady ltestilyj: No, l haven't anything for the likes of you, and I don't want to see you around here again. Well, be oIT with you. What do you want now ? Tramp Imeeklyj: Well, then, ma'am, could l speak to George? Max Myers: l,ooky here, waiter, is this peach or apple pie P Waiter: Can't you tell from the taste? Max: No, I can't. VVz1iter: Well, what difference does it make then ? Chevrolet Sales and Service DEALERS IN CHEVROLETS TI-IE CHOICE OF MILLIONS RALPH MQMORRIS Dealer al Eithian, Illinois - - THE AcoRN -me -e -Q--eeeeeeveee eeOF I9 THE'DEEP VALLEY COAL CC. Plenty ol Good Coal at All Times ALL COAL WAX-TREATED A. B. MAUCK AND sons SV? Miles West of Danville Rodgers Grain Company Highest Prices Paid for All Grain RUSSELL B. RODGERS Owner and Operator Pl-lOlN E 26 l 2 . 4 Miles North of Oakwood A+ Brothers Station BAUM PACKING CO. A Good Market For Your Livestock HTHE 5'HOP D1,?TlNl'TlI,'15 0 o Ask For Our Products At Your Favorite Cloihiers-Haberdashers-l-letters Food Market Shoes Phone 5500 Danville, Ill. 34 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Ill. Dale Shepherd had been bragging to Annabel Johnston about his powers as a runner. Suddenly a gust of wind whisked off Annabel's hat and carried it down the street, yet Dale made no attempt to retrieve it. You are such a wonderful runner, yet you can't get my hat, said Annabel indignantly. Just a minute, Dale replied, I must give it a hundred yard start. Fred: Did you raise any cucumbers this year in your garden, as you expected P William: No, the directions said to plant the seed in hills, and you know our lot is perfectly level. THE AcoRN- .--. . s OFI i DR INK I 63 IN BOTTLES W. S. FAGALY GENERAL MERCHANDISE 'Everylhing Good 'ro Eel O O O OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Qualify and Service Telephone 2I6I 'With 1'cfcrc11ce to zuztomohllc mlrivers, the lighter the hezul thc Iwzlvicr the 'i'hf- universitv presiclcut was flelivering his hzlccalaureate speech. ln thc 'wcliclmcc were an clrlerly man and woman, obviously fm'eigncrs, who were hav- . s nm trouble unclerstzmcliug the presiclenfs aclclress to the class, ot NVl1lL'll fuul. ing gf their sun 'WYI wus u member. mt he say? iiually KICIDEIIHICKI thc motlwr, frowlming. XI,Iw? asked the father. 'I'hc' lncega fella in black robes. VVIIZIL hc say? rut llc say School is 1 meade Beauty. bfffbojo MEZZANINE FLOOR-HOTEL WOLEORD PERMANENT 553.50 UP Complele TELEPI-ION E 2842 9 THE ACORN- 2----Af-ff -v-- -- - if . Q F I 9 - - EAT AND DRINK AT A TOURIST TARRY C. Smith, Prop. V4 Mile East ot Muncie On Route I0 The teacher turned on little Freddie. Young man, she said, 'AI will have to keep you in after class again l Okayl replied the eight-year-old. But I'll have you know that half the town says we're going steady! Did they take an X-ray photo of your wife's jaw at the hospital ? They tried to, but they could only get a moving picture. is if Mamma, do angels have wings ? KK ' ,Y ' Yes, dear, replied the mother. And can angels Hy, mamma F Yes, dear. Hliaddy Said nurse was an angel last night. VVll6l1 will she fly? 'l'omorrow,,' replied the mother. Rat: Gosh, her face sure looks Hourlyf, Satan: Yep, she oughta have it sifted! Fiti., Cromwell's Shore Mason and Trent GENERAL MERCHANDISE Bros. -.,... 1-- -11-l Everybody! Dollar Has the Same Value l-lardware . .Lumber Paint . . Glass . .Tile ....g.-o.Q.l--pq. . 2 I 3 I Quality - Service - Honesty --------4-'--'--v Quality Merchandise at Lowest Prices Building Material ot All Kinds Qakwood, ----- llliI'1OlS . . PHONE 2I9I FITHIAN. ILLTNOIS l i T ' f E 5