Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1943 volume:

THE ACORN VOLUME XXVII If Published by THE CLASS OF 1943 Oakwood Township High School MUNCIE, ILLINOIS O.T.H.S. HONOR ROLL BOB PALMER ’39 Killed in Action, Philippine Islands December 8, 1941 STAFF George Dinsmore Martha Pichon Carl Hall Sam Blackwell Elmer Balbach GRADlATES Class Member Branch of Class Member Branch of Service Service 1919 ♦Floyd Neiman Army 1934 Frank Dalbey Army Lee Dalbey Navy 1921 ♦John Pinegar Army Gordon Duke Army Ralph Green Army 1922 Oscar Michael Navy Vernon Hunt Army Robert Johnston Army 1924 Gerald Dalbey Army Gerald Meade Marines ♦Robert Michael Army Cleo Plotner Army 1935 Willard Crawford Army Ernest Davis Army 1925 Norman Oakwood Army Orrie Dixon Army Owen Gutterridge Army 1927 Oscar Blue Army Howard Johnson Army Bob McAlister Army 1928 Mike Bateman Navy Donald McKee Navy ♦Joe Sailor Navy Homer Pichon Army 1930 Everette Baker Army Fay Reeves Army James Sedgwick Army Lowell Richards Army Clyde Shepherd Navy 1931 Edward Chaffee Army Gordon Cromwell Army 1936 David Cole Army Ralph Duke Army Donald Cox Army Bob Meade Army Don Duke Army Robert Fagaly Army 1932 Arlyn Crawford Army Gene Hart Army Robert Green Army Cloyd McFarland Army Robert Mason Army James Mason Army Waverly Pinegar Army James Myers Army Kenneth Youmans Navy Chester Peugh Marines Robert Walters Army 1933 Glen Bantz Army Carlisle Watkins Army Wendell Wilson Army ♦Honorably Discharged. Class Member Branch of Class Member Branch of Service Service 1937 Donald Blue Armv 1940 Paul Dobbles Navy Glen Duke Navy Leland Downing Army Jacob Gutterridge Army Kenneth Foley Navy John Hume Navy Donald Haines Army Ralph Johnson Army Jim Hayes Marines Reed Lewis Army Cloyd Jones Army Earl Macy Army Laurence Majercin Army Everett Peugh Navy Merle Mauck Army Robert Taylor Army Charles Miller Army Louis Tellier Army Albert Mitchell Army James Thatcher Army Robert Neff Army Eugene Wilson Army Ivan Richter Army Albert Schramm Navy 1938 George Graham Marines James Scott Army Elmer Grimes Marines Hubert Seymour Army Walter Mason Army Dale Shepherd Army Dale Miller Army Harry Sperry Army Wavne Montel Army William Tellier Army Merle Womacks Navy Jack Toms Army Dwight Watkins Army 1939 Fred Balbach Navy Jim Cade Army 1941 Francis Baker Navy Richard Condon Army John Engleman Army Glen Cunningham Navy Bob Eyestone Navy Joe DeJonghe Army Marion Hayes Navy Ferris Gillen Army John Miles Army Edward Harden Army Homer Myers Army Edward McClure Navy Raymond Payne Army Lowell Murphy Army John Sullivan Navy Max Myers Army Clyde Trimmell Army Leo Palmer Army Everette Wheeler Army Bob Palmer (deceased) Cullman Reed Army 1942 Junior Balbach Army Howard Richter Army Bob Casteel Army Charles Smith Army Ernie Cox Army Frank Thompson Navy David Doggett Army Jack Van Zandt Marines Bob Grunden Army William Watson Army Bob Kirkpatrick Army Andrew Young Navy Lestle Mayberry Army Jim McMahon Army 1940 (iene Alverson Army Frank Morris Army Clinton Condon Army Bill Norris Marines Delbert Cunningham Army Bob C. Snyder Army STUDENTS 1943 Dean Cunningham Army 1944 Bob Payne Navy Carl Largent Navy Leland Tellier Army Floyd Schramm Navy Howard Wright Marines ♦ Honorably discharged. OUR HIGH SCHOOL AND THE WAR 0. T. H. S. has exerted every effort to assist where possible in winning the war. Besides serving on various war effort committees, the teachers registered for the gasoline rationing. The F. F. A. executed a most successful scrap drive, scouring the district with trucks for all available metal. The Agriculture Department through the O. S. Y. A. conducted eight classes for adults on Soybean and Pork Production, and the Preservation of Food. Classes were held at Newtown, Oakwood, and Central Church. A class in Farm Machinery Repairing was conducted in Fithian by Grittens. Student Council members sponsored a successful war stamp and bond sales campaign. Added emphasis and adaptation of suitable material were deemed best in fitting the curriculum to the war situation. Guidance assumed the form of preparing our boys for their new environment and life in the armed forces. Army and Navy tests for the V12 program were conducted in our school. Most of all, we are preparing ourselves for a new philosophy of life situations after this war—preparing to live successfully as a democratic group in the coming “Air Age.” (fjsttie'c Blackburn We, the Class of 1943, do respectfully dedicate this volume of the Acorn to Mrs. Blackburn, In appreciation of her services to O. !• H« S and to our Class of 43� Administration BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. 0. W. MICHAEL, President LESTER FELLOWS ERNEST SEYMOUR OLEN DONEY WESLEY CONDON DR. W. T. SNIDER ROY EICHHORST MRS. ESTHER BLACKBURN, Secretary THE FACULTY LOWELL B. FISHER—Principal Brown’s Business College, Diploma; Western Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed.; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.; Advanced Graduate, University of Illinois. ESTHER BLACKBURN—Secretary ESTHER BROTHERS Home Economics—Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. THEDA CRIDER Commerce—Murray State College, B.S. HONSHELL F. DOSSEY Agriculture—University of Illinois, B.S. LOWELL FLENER Mathematics—Southern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed.; University of Illinois. NORMA HOLLMAN Assistant Librarian English—Latin- -Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. TRESSIE MASOCCO Dean of Girls Biology Physical Education—Eureka College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin; University of Illinois; Columbia University; University of Chicago. EDNA MICHAEL Musi c—F r e n c h—English—Bush Conservatory, B.Mus.; University of Illinois, B.A.; M.A.; Northwestern University. HAROLD L. NEWTSON Commerce—Illinois State Normal University; University of Illinois, B.S. GENEVIEVE RICHARDSON E n g 1 i s h—Speech -MacMurray College; University of Illinois, B.Ed. WALTER D. RITCHIE—Coach-Dean of Boys Chemistry—Physical Education-Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. ESTHER WILLIAMS—Librarian Social Science—Eastern Illinois State Teachers College; University of Illinois, B.S.; M.A. JUSTIN A. STEWART—Physics—General Science—Commercial Geography. Western Illinois State Teachers College; Knox College, B.S. University of Illinois. O . MAINTENANCE STAFF HERSCHEL McPHERSON—Bus Driver CLAUDE GRANT—Bus Driver ORA HOLDEN—Bus Driver LAYTON LIGGETT—Bus Driver CAL BISHOP—Custodian ELMER BALBACH—Custodian CLARENCE DODGE Custodian during absence of Elmer Balbach ■5“ Oafflden Isfterblacta Classes CLASS HISTORY President..........................Eldon Irvin Vice-president.....................Bernice Richter Secretary..........................Virginia Sims Treasurer..........................Alice Freeland Student Council Representative.....Jean Bridgman Advisers...........................Miss Williams, Mr. Flener As we fifty-four seniors turn away from Oakwood High School, our thoughts are dwelling on our four happy years spent here. In the fall of 1939, seventy-four of us, as eager freshmen, started on the road to knowledge under an experienced and well qualified faculty. But a year later, when the bell rang for the first time in the fall of 1940, our roll had been reduced to sixty-five members. The sophomore-freshmen initiation parties high-lighted our social life during the first two years. Five of our members received letters in athletics during our sophomore year. During the next, our junior year, we engaged more actively in the programs of the various school organizations. We presented our first 3-act play, a comedy entitled, Ready Made Family, and acted as hosts to the seniors at a Victory Banquet given at the Grier-Lincoln Hotel. This our last year, we published the 27th volume of the Acorn. In order to boost the sale of the books we sponsored an amateur radio contest. The first prize was divided between Louise Hayn, acrobatic dancer, and Mary Kay Peugh, vocal soloist. The second prize was awarded to the Farnum sisters who sang a duet. We entertained the juniors at a Sadie Hawkins party on November 13. Have A Heart, a 3-act farce, presented in April under the direction of Miss Richardson, completed our major activities. We have been very successful as a class, now we must prove our individual success in everyday life. Some of us will enter farming, some industry, some college, and some of us have already entered the armed forces. Floyd Schramm and Carl Largent are serving their country in the U. S. Navy, Cliff Childress in the U. S. Marines, and Dean Cunningham in the U. S. Army Air Corps. What ever we do let us do with all our might, and above all let us not forget our associations formed here in Oakwood Township High School. SENIOR CLASS MARY ANNE ANDERSON “Cute and sweet And hard to heat.” Acorn Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4. BERNYCE BAILEY “Not only a screeching soprano but a howling success.” (Jlee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; (i.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Librarian 4. JEAN BRIDOMAN “A witty girl is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power. She is a power.” Class President 3; Student Council 4; Acorn Staff 4; dee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; (i.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Charm School 4, Vice-president 4. DOROTHY CRAWFORD “Four be the things I’d been better without, Love, curiosity, freckles, and doubt.” Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3. 4; (ilee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. DEAN CUNNINGHAM “My only books were women’s looks, And folly’s all they’ve taught me.” MAMIE CUNNINGHAM “I am sure care is an enemy to life. Glee Club 1, 2; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4. Jl NIOR DAVIS “It is folly to tell women truth.” Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Junior Plav 4; Dramatics 4; F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; Hi Y 1, 2, 3; O Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. EUGENE DIEl “How much elder art thou than thy looks.” Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; O Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2. HARRY DONEY “In employment, industrious and grave, And alone with his friends, Lord! How merry was he.” Athletics 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4; Hi Y 2. SENIOR CLASS MARTHA EDGE “Good sense which only is the gift of Heaven, And though no science, fairly worth the seven.” Glee Club 1, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Librarian 3, 4. ALICE ELDRIDGE “The task is always light if the heart is light ” Llee Club 1, 2; H.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. BETTY ERVIN “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4. DORIS FARNUM “The fairest garden in her looks, And in her mind the fairest books.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; H.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4. CLARENCE FENET “Life is my college, may I graduate well and earn some honors.” Acorn Staff 4; Athletics 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Hi Y 1, 2; Pep Club 4. LOI IS FLESSNER “They can conquer who believe they can.” Rantoul High School 1,2; F.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. 3, 4. ROBERT FOLEY “I will utter what I believe today, Even though it may contradict what I said yesterday.” Oak News Staff 3: Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2; 0 Club 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. ALICE FREELAND “’Tis true that she is much inclined, To chit and chat with all mankind.” Catlin High School 1, 2; Class Treasurer 4; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3; Junior Play 3, 4; Speech Team 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; H.H.A. 3. 4: G.A.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Rand 3, 4. JOHN FREEMAN “An ounce of romance is worth a pound of reality.” Class Treasurer 3; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Pep Club 3, 4; O Club 4. SENIOR CLASS BETTY GUTTER RIDGE “Wearing all that weight of learning, Lightly like a flower.” Acorn Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT HART “Good nature is the essence of a good mind.” Armstrong High School 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3; F.F.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Band 3, 4. GEORGIA HIBLER “If silence is gold then she is twenty-four carat.” Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4. IRVIN HILGEMAN “He that is slow to wrath, Is of great understanding.” Athletics 4; Pep Club 2, 4. LAWRENCE HOWIE “The force of his own merit makes his way.” Acorn Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Pep Club 2, 4. ROBERT HI GHS “It is the trouble of not listening, the malady of not studying, that I am troubled with.” Athletics 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 4. ELDON IRVIN “All great men are dead or dying, I feel rather poorly myself.” Class Secretary 3, Class President 4; Student Council 2, 3, Vice-president 3; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Dramatics 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 3; Hi Y 1, 2; O Club 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARJORIE LAMB “The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known.” Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. 3. CARL LARGENT “I profess not to know how women's hearts are won.” Bloom Township High School 1, Danville High School 2; Athletics 3, 4; Dramatics 4; 0 Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. SENIOR CLASS —. DELORIS MAI CK “And more than wisdom, more than wealth, A merry heart that laughs at care. Student Council 3; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Charm School 4, Secretary 4. MERRILL McKEE “Men of few words are the best men.’’ Class Vice-president 1, 3; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4. ALRERTA MILLER “A good heart is worth gold.” Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4. LEON MITCHEL “And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 2; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1; Hi Y Club 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. OLIVE MONROE “She is not a flower, she is not a pearl, But she is a noble, all around girl.” (Jlee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H.H.A. 2, 3, 4. President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Librarian 4, ELVIN Ml LLINS “He said little But to the purpose.” (dee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1; Hi V 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Acorn Staff 4. IMOGENE MIRPHY “I have no superfluous leisure.” Student Council 3, Secretary 3; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3, 4; (dee Club 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 2, 4; Librarian 3. DOROTHY MYRICK “A rosy cheek and a happy grin, They’ll never come off for they’re from within.” Acorn Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; H. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4. LEONA NEFF “A good joke is worth more than an hour of study.” Student Council 2; Oak News Staff 3; (dee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. SENIOR CLASS ROBERT NEWTSON “Football, basketball, track and school, Fight your way through is his own rule.” Class President 1, Class Vice-president 2; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Clee Club 1, 2, 4; Junior Play 4; Operetta 2; Dramatics 4; Hi Y 2; Speech team 4; O Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Pep Club 2, 4. VIRGINIA O’SULLIVAN “Speaking generally, She’s generally speaking.” Danville High School 1, 2; Student Council 4, President 4; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3, 4; Junior Play 4; Dramatics 4; H.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. ESTHER PICHON “It’s nice to be natural, if you’re naturally nice.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Acorn Staff 4. DEROW POYNTER “Every man has his fault and honesty is his.” Acorn Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 4. BERNICE RICHTER “Happy-go-lucky, full of glee, Nothing ever troubles me.” Class Vice-president 4; Acorn Stafr 4; Oak News Staff 3; (dee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; H.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. SARALEE ROUSE “She’s little, but 0 my!” Acorn Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. MILDRED RUCKER “I alius argy.” Student Council 4, Secretary-treasurer 4; Oak News Staff 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H. H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. FLOYD SCHRAMM “But, oh! ye lords of ladies intellectual, Inform us truly,—Have they not henpecked you all?” Pep Club 2, 4; Band 1. FRANCES SCOTT “Smiling she comes, Smiling she goes. Acorn Staff 4; Oak News Staff 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. SENIOR CLASS KATHARINE SHARP “She does her work so carefully, on her we can depend, She’s everybody’s helper, and everybody’s friend.” Cilee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 0. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 3, President 4; Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Rand 2, 3, 4. CATHERINE SHERRILL “A dignified blonde, uho is as lovable As she is fair to look upon.” Wallace Ind. High School 1, 2; Olee Club 3; Operetta 3; (LA.A. 3; Pep Club 3, 4, Secretary 3. VIROINIA SIMS “A winning way, a pleasant smile.” Class Secretary 4; Acorn Staff 4; Olee Club 1, 2; Oak News Staff 4; Operetta 2; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. DELORES SNYDER “With dreamful eyes my spirit lies, Under the walls of paradise.” Acorn Staff 4; Olee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1; H.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; O.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4. HELEN TAYLOR “A sunny face, contented mind, And with wisdom all combined.” Prudent, Tenn. High School 1. 2; Hazard, Kv. 3; H.H.A. 4; O.A.A. 4: Pep Club 4. LOI ISE VAN R1 SKIRK “A maid with a thousand charming ways, Laughs and giggles fill her days.” Class Secretary-treasurer 1; Class President 2; Olee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 4; Operetta 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Charm School 4, President 4. RAYMOND VAN DUYN “It matters not how long we live but how.” Oak News Staff 3. 4; Athletics 3, 4; Olee Club 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; 0 Club 4; Pep Club 1. 2, 4; Acorn Staff 4. MARY WAINWRIOHT “Here is a true industrious friend.” Olee Club 1, 2; H.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. CLASS POEM Mary Anne Anderson’s full of fun But she’s always ready when work’s to be done. Bernyce Bailey, though quiet and shy, Has a smiling face and dark blue eye. Jean Bridgman, most charming of girls, Has light blue eyes and hair that curls. Clifford Childress though only seventeen, Is serving his country as a fighting marine. Dorothy Crawford while having fun, Has a smile and a word for everyone. Dean Cunningham said he couldn’t stay So he left to fight for the I . S. A. Mamie Cunningham who’s very shy Has gleam of mischief deep in her eye. Junior Davis is a carefree boy For whom, just living, is a ceaseless joy. A quiet lad is Eugene Dieu But in him you’ll find a friend who is true. Harry Doney has a quiet charm We can always depend on the boys from the farm. Martha Edge who is small and slender Has a heart, we know, that is soft and tender. Alice Eldridge with her golden hair, Has a happy smile and is free from care. Betty Ervin, who’s gentle and meek, Makes the honor roll nearly every week. Doris Farnum is short and sweet And as a friend can not be beat. Clarence Fenet is a happy lad Who’s never angry or never sad. At the close of these lines, my name you’ll find I pray, gentle reader, your thoughts will be kind. Alice Freeland we chose to be The treasurer of the class of “43.” Boys like Jack Freeman who have no fears Will pilot the planes of future years. Louis Flessner is a husky youth, Who hates all evil and loves the truth. Betty (iutterridge, as a rule, Is among the best students in our school. More boys like Jack Harris is what we need Whatever the future, we know he’ll succeed. A studious boy is Bobert Hart, Who in every way will do his part. Georgia Hibler is a quiet maid And of honest labor is unafraid. Irvin Hilgemen sturdy and tall, Was one of the tackles who played football. CLASS POEM Lawrence Howie is helpful and kind, A better boy is hard to find. A good ball player was Robert Hughs, Whose name will someday be in the news. Eldon Irvin’s the boy that we Chose to lead the class of “43.” Marjorie Lamb is truly a prize, With sunbeams dancing in her deep, blue eyes. Carl Largent heard a call one day To serve in the Navy of the I. S. A. Deloris Mauck who’s tall and slim, Was forever full of vigor and vim. When you talk about stars of “43” Don’t leave out the name of Merrill McKee. Alberta Miller is a girl who could Always take pleasure in doing good. Leon Mitchel, a good athlete, As a basketball player is hard to beat. A studious girl is Olive Monroe, She is liked by all and has no foe. Elvin Mullins who loves to fly, Spends lots of time in the blue of the sky. Imogene Murphy though happy and gay Was a student who seldom made less than A. Dorothy Myrick with black curly hair Has bewitching ways that are very rare. Leona Neff is full of jokes And shares her fun with many folks. Robert Newtson, is the one Who always fights till the game is done. Virginia O’Sullivan, though full of fun Is really a friend to every one. Esther Pichon, I wish to advise, Has dark brown hair and big brown eyes. For Derow Poynter, I would guess, That whatever his field, he’ll be a success. Bernice Richter, who’s tall and fair, Has a host of friends nearly everywhere. Saralee Rouse, who’s short and small, Has malice for none but friendship for all. When we looked for an editor of the News, Mildred Rucker’s the one we decided to choose. For Frances Scott there’s a lot you can say, She is always friendly and her grades are A. Catherine Sherrill with her lovely voice On every program is everybody’s choice. Floyd Schramm quit and went away To sail to the tune of “Anchors Aweigh.” CLASS POEM Katherine Sharp showed lots of fight While leading cheers for the “Purple and White.” Virginia Sims is a pretty lass, In fact, she’s the belle of the senior class. Delores Snyder who’s calm and cool Would be a good student in any school. One bright day Helen Taylor came, Another school’s loss is our school’s gain. A loyal student is Mary Wainwright For she is gentle, shy, and bright. Louise Van Buskirk is a girl with grace, With happiness written upon her face. Bavmond Van Duyn from all reports, Is the school’s best writer on the subject of sports. —Robert Foley. SENIOR WILL We, the Senior Class of Oakwood Township High School, County of Vermilion, State of Illinois, being sound of mind, do hereby publish this as our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath the task of publishing a “bigger and better” Acorn, to the juniors. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our quiet, orderly class meeting conduct, to the sophomores. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our athletic ability, to the freshmen. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our appreciation for their helpful, kindly service, to the faculty. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our devotion to Oakwood High School, to the janitors and bus drivers. I, Mary Anne Anderson, do will and bequeath my loquacity to Fern Duquesnoy. I, Bernyce Bailey, do will and bequeath my lyric voice to Marjorie Farnum. I, Jean Bridgman, do will and bequeath my winsome ways to Barbara Boen. I, Dorothy Crawford, do will and bequeath my interest in the Marine Corps to Mabra Jean Edenburn. I, Dean Cunningham, do will and bequeath my Saturday night reservation at the “Dive” to Bud Blackburn. We, Mamie Cunningham and Dorothy Myrick, do will and bequeath our positions as candy-girls to Beverly Dunn and Martha Harden. SENIOR WILL I, Junior Davis, do will and bequeath my love for the tasty lipstick of the Junior Play cast to Bill Musselman. I, Eugene Dieu, do will and bequeath my freckles to Jerry Andrews. I, Harry Doney, do will and bequeath my loud, boisterous voice to Roger Gooch. I, Martha Edge, do will and bequeath my nickname of “Saucy” to Beverly McKee. I, Alice Eldridge, do will and bequeath my lovely, blonde tresses to Charlene Patterson. I, Betty Ervin, do will and bequeath my quiet disposition to Betty Anderson. I, Doris Farnum, do will and bequeath my engagement ring to Margaret Coon. I, Clarence Fenet, do will and bequeath my position as Sports Editor on the Annual Staff to Don Hodgson. I, Louis Flessner, do will and bequeath my manly beard to Bob Keene. I, Alice Freeland, do will and bequeath my ability to play the role of Bob Newtson’s wife in plays to Phyllis Sims. I, Jack Freeman, do will and bequeath my love to “Jetty Bo.” I, Tick Foley, do will and bequeath my poetic aspirations to Jim Hume. I, Betty Cutterridge, do will and bequeath my scholastic ability to Barbara Goodwin. I, Jack Harris, do will and bequeath my red hair to Sherman Smith. I, Robert Hart, do will and bequeath my curly locks and blue eyes to Bob Moore. I, Georgia Hibler, do will and bequeath my bashful ways to Gladine Cunningham. I, Irvin Hilgeman, do will and bequeath my inclination to chew gum incessantly to La Vern Fourez. I, Lawrence Howie, do will and bequeath my artistic ability to Dick Snyder. I, Robert Hughs, do will and bequeath my V-8 coupe, which the girls seem to like, to Harry Soloman. I, Eldon Irvin, do will and bequeath my ability to make witty remarks to the girls to Calvin Condon. I, Marjorie Lamb, do will and bequeath my basketball prowess to Alice Neff. I, Carl Largent, do will and bequeath my disregard of feminine allure to Raymond Moore. I, Deloris Mauck, do will and bequeath my wardrobe to Betty Eichhorst. I, Merrill McKee, do will and bequeath my technique with the feminine sex to Stanley Womacks. I, Alberta Miller, do will and bequeath my quiet lady-like voice to Frances Ervin. I, Leon Mitchel, do will and bequeath my subtle wit and humor to Clifford Hazelbaker. I, Olive Monroe, do will and bequeath my activity in Home Economics Club to Hannah Jean Shumaker. I, Elvin Mullins, do will and bequeath my interest in flying to Ross Crawford. I, Imogene Murphy, do will and bequeath my preference for tall, dark, and handsome marines to Lois Jane Van Zandt. SENIOR WILL I, Leona Neff, do will and bequeath the right to carry the Newtown banner to Dorothy Neff. I, Bobert Newtson, do will and bequeath my frequent visits to Hillery to Norman Wolfe. I, Virginia O’Sullivan, do will and bequeath my love for the Irish to Miss Williams. I, Esther Pichon, do will and bequeath my dark, brown eyes to Barbara Beauvois. I, Derow Poynter, do will and bequeath my mannerly ways to Merrill Shepherd. I, Bernice Bichter, do will and bequeath my residence in the large metropolis, Brothers Station, to Betty Pruitt. I, Saralee Bouse, do will and bequeath my golden gloves hero to Margaret Tillotson. I, Mildred Bucker, do will and bequeath my trumpet-playing ability to Anna Moulton. I, Catherine Sherrill, do will and bequeath my interest in movie stars to Joyce Dunn. I, Frances Scott, do will and bequeath my typing speed to Maryann Kirkpatrick. I, Floyd Schramm, do will and bequeath my ability to write love letters to Norma Pichon. I, Katharine Sharp, do will and bequeath my position as cheerleader to Marian Wilson. I, Virginia Sims, do will and bequeath my choice of pastel shades to Earl Bush. I, Delores Snyder, do will and bequeath my dimples to Bosalie Boys. I, Helen Taylor, do will and bequeath my soft, southern accent to Miss Crider. I, Louise Van Buskirk, do will and bequeath my position as president of the Charm School to Kim Day. I, Baymond Van Duyn, do will and bequeath my camera snap shots to Bichie Doggett. I, Mary Wainwright, do will and bequeath my shy manner and quiet ways to Naomi Anderson. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our name, this twenty-eighth day of May, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Three. Class of Nineteen-Forty-Three. Eldon Irvin, President Boss Crawford ’44 Winifred Day ’45 Bob Crawford ’46 JUNIOR CLASS President..........................ltoss Crawford Vice-president.....................Hannah Shumaker Secretary-Treasurer................Richie Doggett Student Council Representative.....Maryann Kirkpatrick Advisers...........................Miss Brothers, Mr. Stewart The juniors returned to O.T.H.S. this fall, fully conscious of the fact that they were now upper-classmen, and equally determined to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their new status. The first big event of the year occurred on November 4, when they presented their annual play, a comedy entitled, “Don’t Take My Penny.” In February a magazine-selling contest was held, the net profit of which was $110.25. These two activities provided the funds for the last and most important event of the year, the annual junior-senior dinner-dance which was held at the Hotel Wolford on May 21. The Junior Class was well represented in athletics. Jim Hume, Clifford Hazelbaker, and (leorge I nverferth won letters in football, and Ross Crow-ford, Jim Hume, and Bob Keene in basketball. Richie Doggett received a manager’s letter. The girls inter-class basketball tournament was won by the juniors. Betty Ciacone and Betty Eichhorst added to the laurels of the class. Betty Giacone won first place in verse reading and Betty Eichhorst placed third in comedy reading in the Sectional Speech Contest at Georgetown. The class is justly proud of its members who are now serving in the armed forces: Howard Wright of the U. S. Marines, Bob Payne of the U. S. Navy, and Leland Tellier of the U. S. Army. TOP ROW—Raymond Moore, .James Freeman, Wilfred Foreman, James Hume. Harry Soloman, Robert Keene, Kenneth Cessna, John Rebman, David Shutt, Clifford Hazel-baker. SECOND ROW—Betty Eichhorst, Wilma Wainwright, Bernadine Jenkins, Beverly Dunn, Fern Warner, June Gillen, Wilma O’Banion, Jo Ann Dunavan, Lois Van Zandt. THIRD ROW—Earl Bush, Hugh Hart, Donald Hodgson, Bart Woodard, Bud Blackburn, Warren Musson, George Manuel, Raymond St. John, Charles Hawkins, Robert Konradt. FOURTH ROW—Lola Osborn, Thelma Hobick, Elna Liggett, Annabel Kinney, Naomi Anderson, Beverly McKee, Maryanne Kirkpatrick, Betty Jo Giacone, Kim Day. FIFTH ROW—Eleanor Seyfert, Martha Harden, Delores Nichols, Leonard McBride, George Unverferth, Harold Barker. Kathleen Smith, Kathryn Redman, Jean Balbach. SIXTH ROW—Mr. Stewart, Marjorie Farnum, Dorothy Middleton, Richie Doggett, Ross Crawford, Hannah Shumaker, Claradine Beard, Betty Freeman, Miss Brothers. SOPHOMORE CLASS President..........................Winifred Day Vice-president.....................Sherman Smith Secretary-treasurer................Norman Wolf, Paul Wright Student Council Bepresentive.......Harold Marriage Advisers...........................Miss Hollman, Mr. Hitchie Sixty-six sophomores answered roll call on the opening day of school, as they launched a very successful school year. On the evening of October 8, the sophomores welcomed the freshmen with the annual sophomore-freshmen party. On November 10, they were the guests at a return party given by the class of 1946. Although members of the class were active in all the organizations, they particularly distinguished themselves in the fields of athletics and speech. Five of the members, Jerald Huddleson, Paul Wright, Sherman Smith, Norman Wolfe, and Louis Childress, were awarded letters in football, deraid, Paul, and Sherman also won letters in basketball. Phyllis Sims was elected as one of the three cheer-leaders. The sophomore boys won the inter-class basketball tournament. Corliss Smoot, Dorothy Shroyer, Delores O’Banion, and Bill Musselman were members of the speech team and competed in the sectional meet at deorgetown. Dorothy and Delores placed second and Bill placed third, in their respective fields. FRESHMAN CLASS President.................... Vice-president............... Secretary-Treasurer.......... Student Council Bepresentive Advisers..................... ( deorge Murphy ( Bobert Crawford Jerry Andrews Marjorie Saunders Betty doble Mr. Dossey, Miss Crider The class of 1946 entered the school building the beginning day of school wide-eyed with wonder. On October 8 the sophomores entertained the class with the annual initiation party. In return for the good time had by all, the freshmen gave a party for the sophomores on November 10. The freshmen were represented in sports by Jerry Andrews, Irvin Myers, Wayne Scott, and Don Crowder. The last two named won letters, Wayne in basketball and Don in football. The boys placed second in the intra-mural basketball tournament, as did the sophomore girls in the girls tournament. Evelyn Liggett and Vera Casteel were active members of the speech team. SOPHOMORE ROLL TOP ROW—Harold Marriage, Bob Moore, Gene Harris, Merrill Shepherd, Fred Schramm, Stanley Swaim, Maurice Mann, Billy Richter, Floyd Lee. SECOND ROW—Ruth Baker, Judith Rossnett, Dorothy Neff, Evelyn Lee, Wanda Payne, Rosanna Marriage, Helen Tellier, Dorothy Shroyer, Mabra Jean Edenburn. THIRD ROW—Nels Rasmusson, Jack Divan, Allen Engleman, Calvin Condon, David Hayes, Bob Kirby, Bill Musselman, Dick Snyder, Wayne Leverenz. FOURTH ROW—Delores O’Banion, Alma Flessner, Corliss Smoot, Phyllis Sims, Beverly McMorris, Mae Fenet, Rosalie Boys, Doris Ray, Marilyn Trimmell. FIFTH ROW—Ileana Kinney, Wilma Sumner, Jean Dearth, Barbara Boen, Roger Gooch, Gladine Cunningham, Leona Dieu, Edith Pichon, Irene Durbin. SIXTH ROW—Mr. Ritchie, Cleta Nicolls, Margaret Tillotson, Sherman Smith, Winifred Day, Paul W'right, Betty Anderson, Miss Hollman. FRESHMAN ROLL TOP ROW—Otis Mullins, Stanley Hawkins, James Howie, Irvin Myers, Ferris Cramer Charles Herbold, Donald Knight, Robert Richards, Vernon Hoaks, Eugene Carlton. SECOND ROW—-Barbara Applegate, Myrtle Pichon, Lorraine Riley, Wintress Walton, Joyce Dunn, Marjorie Eldridge, Charlene Patterson, La Vern Fourez, Anna Moulton. THIRD ROW—Jere Sullivan, Bill Jenkins, Merle Musson, James Fout, Jack Hazelbaker, Stanley Womacks, Edward Harper, Lester Dolbee, Robert Ferris, Oscar Grubb. FOURTH ROW—Dorothy Wells, Alice Neff, Lois Hillery, Donna Nichols, Norma Hart, Barbara Goodwin, Norma Pichon, Vera Casteel, Barbara Beauvois. FIFTH ROW—Dorothy Hawkins, Jeanette Osborn, Evelyn Liggett, Mary Kay Peugh, Betty Shumaker, Virginia La Mar, Marian Wilson, Barbara Womacks, Esther Dolbee, Fern Holden. SIXTH ROW—Bernice Charles, Margie Coon, Robert Schnorr, Robert Davidson, Dennis Lewis, Fletcher Gutterridge, Charles Lomax, Doloros Poynter, Annabelle Sullivan. SEVENTH ROW—Lois Musson, Patricia Patterson, Dorothy Hayn, Paulette Hadley, Fern Duquesnoy, Beverly Miller, Francis Ervin, Marjorie Dedlow, Agnes Smith. EIGHTH ROW—Mr. Dossey, Betty Goble, Wilma Smith, Jerry Andrews,] Bob Crawford, Marjorie Saunders, Francis McPherson, Miss Crider. Activities MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS The beginning Girls’ Glee Club was organized at the beginning of the year with a membership of thirty-six. Norma Pichon was elected librarian, Betty Shumaker, secretary, and Barbara Goodwin, president. The beginning Boys’ Glee Club, answering with a roll call of nineteen, chose Junior Murphy as librarian, Bob Ferris as secretary, and Irvin Myers as president. The advanced Girls’ Glee Club numbering thirty-five, elected Frances Scott and Bernice Richter as librarians, Mary Anne Anderson as secretary, and Jean Bridgman as president. At the beginning of the year, the Advanced Boys’ Glee Club consisted of twenty-eight members. Hugh Hart and Dick Snyder were elected as secretaries and Merrill Shepherd was chosen as librarian. The beginning Instrument class has studied and practised diligently to prepare themselves for incorporation into the band next fall. Some of the members joined with the “Pep” Band at the games. The “Pep” Band was reorganized at the beginning of the year. When it was at all possible, the band furnished entertainment at football and basketball games. The band also played between acts at the plays and at regular pep meetings. The combined glee clubs and band joined the Dramatics Club in presenting a Christmas program on December 23. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB TOP ROW—A. Flessner, M. Edge, L. Van Zandt, D. Mauck, B. Ervin, B. McMorris, J. Gillen, F. Warner, B. Dunn, J. Dunavan, B. Eichhorst, D. Snyder, E. Pichon, R. Baker SECOND ROW—K. Smith, W. Summer, C. Nicolls, D. Nichols, B. Gutterridge, K. Redman ’ M. Trimmell, B. Baily, E. Seyfert, D. Farnum, K. Day, M. Farnum, M. Tillotson. THIRD ROW—M. Anderson, K. Sharp, B. Richter, F. Scott, J. Bridgman, B. Shumaker, N. Pichon, B. Goodwin. FOURTH ROW—A. Neff, M. Wilson. L. Riley, A. Moulton, L. Fourez, J. Dunn. W. Walton C. Patterson, L. Hilleary, B. Applegate, N. Hart, W. Smith. FIFTH ROW—E. Dolbee, D. Hawkins, A. Smith, P. Patterson, M. Saunders, M. Dedlow, F. McPherson, F. Holden, M. Coon, A. Sullivan, D. Poynter. SIXTH ROW—B. Womacks, B. Beauvois, V. Casteel, E. Liggett, B. Goble M Peueh B Miller, V. La Mar, Miss Michael. ’ K ’ BAND TOP ROW—D. Ray, K. Sharp, D. Neff, M. Shepherd, R. St. John, C. Condon, B. Blackburn, A. Freeland, N. Rassmusson. SECOND ROW—R. Hart, W. Musson, C. Hawkins, L. Neff, W. Foreman, I. Meyers A. Moulton, M. Rucker. THIRD ROW—M. Trimmell, H. Shumaker, J. Balbach, C. Patterson, B. Musselman, R. Baker, M. Dedlow, W. Day, E. Liggett. FOURTH ROW—B. Gutterridge, K. Smith, C. Nicolls, L. Van Zandt, M. Edenburn, Miss Michael, W. Summer, K. Day. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB TOP ROW—B. Moore, J. Davis, R. Crawford, W. Foreman, B. Keene, K. Cessna, D. Shutt, S. Swaim, B. Newtson, G. Harris. SECOND ROW—D. Hayes, B. Blackburn, R. St. John, P. Wright, S. Smith, W. Musson, C. Hawkins, J. Freeman, J. Divan. THIRD ROW—D. Snyder, H. Hart, M. Shepherd, R. Gooch, A. Engleman, R. Hart, N. Rasmusson, D. Knight, I. Myers, R. Ferris. FOURTH ROW—W. Jenkins, S. Womacks, E. Harper, C. Herbold, R. Richards, D. Lewis, J. Hazelbaker, M. Musson, O. Mullins. FFITH ROW—B. Schnorr, O. Grubb, B. Crawford, J. Fout, L. Dalbey, J. Sullivan, F. Gutterridge, Miss Michael. MUSIC RECITAL The music department, under the direction of Miss Michael, presented its spring music program Friday, April 2. The program included the following numbers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Star Spangled Banner.............Francis Scott Key Africander Overture......................Olivadote Thumbs up U. S. A........................K. King Merry Widow Selections......................Lehar Band April Showers.............................Silvers Mixed Chorus Mexican Dance Group of six girls Estrelita.....................................Ponce Chiapanecas.........................An. by Marlowe Beginning Girls’ (dee Club Home on the Range Accordian and Guitar Trio Goodbye Old Paint....................An. by Wilson All Day on the Prairie................Guion-Reggir Beginning Boys’ Glee Club Assembly Overture.........................Chenette Blue Waltzes..........................De Lamatar Beginning Band Group Baton Tap and Twirl—Anchors Aweigh Lois Van Zandt We Sail the Ocean Blue.........Gilbert and Sullivan Marines’ Hymn...............................Stickles Advanced Boys’ Glee Club Spirit of the Sioux............................Yoder Dance, accompanied by the Band From the Land of the Sky Blue Water..........Cadnian The Waters of Minnetonka...................Liewrance Advanced Girls’ Glee Club Sweet and Low.................................Barnby U. S. Field Artillery..........................Sousa God Bless America............................ Berlin Combined Chorus HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President.............................Olive Monroe Vice-president........................Hannah Shumaker Secretary.............................Ileana Kinney Treasurer.............................Kim Day Adviser...............................Miss Brothers The club is composed of students who have taken, or are taking home economics subjects. The aims and objects of the club are to develop personality, leadership, and social poise, and to foster high ideals of, and appreciation for home life. In August, Hannah Jean Shumaker and Olive Monore attended the State Home Economics Convention at East Bay Camp, Bloomington, Illinois. At the first meeting of the school year, they gave an interesting report of the convention. On September 26, Hannah Jean and Miss Brothers, attended the district convention of the various Home Economics Clubs at Danville, Illinois. Hannah Jean was elected president of the district at this convention. The club was very fortunate in securing interesting speakers who presented informative and worth while talks on various subjects. Mrs. Florence Crawford gave a talk on general nursing in November. On December 21, Mrs. Betty Bunyan gave a demostration of Christmas gift wrappings. In January Mrs. O. D. Mann, a representative of the Red Cross, gave an interesting lecture on the part the girls could play in war work. At the February meeting Mrs. Roy Oreen gave a talk on China and glassware. The Home Economics club members entertained their mothers at a ban-quent on January 21. The Victory theme was carried out successfully. The high point of the evening program was the initiation of 24 girls in an impressive candlelight ceremony. The girls prepared and served the F.F.A. banquet, and a chili dinner for the F.F.A. boys in March. During the spring months the girls were occupied by publishing the “District News Letter,” to be distributed among the various clubs of the district, the middle of May. TOP ROW—M. Edenburn, F. Scott, J. Dunn, M. Eldridge, B. Dunn, B. Richter, L. Neff, F. Warner, J. Gillen, K. Sharp, A. Freeland, R. Marriage, W. Wainwright, W. Walton. SECOND ROW—B. McMorris, A. Moulton, L. Fourez, V. Sims, D. Mauck, V. O’Sullivan, L. Van Zandt, D. Shroyer, J. Bridgman, .1. Rosnett, W. O’Banion, R. Baker, M. Lamb, A. Flessner. THIRD ROW—D. Crawford, E. Lee, W. Payne, L. Riley, N. Pichon, M. Pichon, W. Sumner, D. Snyder, B. Bailey, E. Pichon, J. Dunavan, B. McKee, N. Anderson, P. Sims. FOURTH ROW—W. Smith, T. Hobick, H. Tellier, M. Fenet, D. Nichols, B. Boen, M. Rucker, C. Smoot, M. Kirkpatrick, B. Beauvois, N. Hart, C. Patterson, D. Wells, F. Holden. FIFTH ROW—M. Wainwright, M. Edge, M. Coon, A. Neff, B. Shumaker, B. Womacks, B. Goodwin, A. Kinney, D. Myrick, M. Cunningham, D. Farnum, A. Smith, M. Farnum, L. Osborn. SIXTH ROW—R. Boys, E. Liggett, V. Casteel, L. Hillery, D. Hawkins, D. Poynter, E. Dolbee, M. Peaugh, B. Goble, D. Neff, M. Trimmell, E. Liggett, A. Eldridge, W. Day. SEVENTH ROW—J. Dearth, M. Harden, B. Miller, J. Balbach, C. Sherrill, K. Redman, M. Anderson, V. La Mar, D. O’Banion, I. Durbin, C. Nicolls, D. Ray, M. Saunders, P. Patterson, F. McPherson, L. Dieu, M. Tillotson. EIGHTH ROW—J. Osborn, F. Ervin, H.Taylor. D. Hayn, K. Day, Miss Brothers, O. Monroe, H. Shumaker, I. Kinney, A. Sullivan, D. Middleton, L. Musson, M. Dedlow, E. Pichon. NINTH ROW—S. Rouse, L. Van Buskirk, B. Freeman, E. Seyfert, C. Beard, P. Hadley, F. Duquesnoy, D. Nichols, B. Charles, B. Gutterridge, K. Smith, G. Cunningham, B. Anderson. FUTURE FARMERS President..... Vice-president. Secretary..... Treasurer..... Reporter...... Watch Dog. . . Adviser....... Bob Konrad t Merrill McKee Merrill Shephard Charles Hawkins Harry Doney Ross Crawford Mr. Dossey The local chapter of the F.F.A. reaped the rewards of a hard year’s work during the summer. Several of the boys entered their stock at the Vermilion County Fair at Fairmount, the Champaign County Fair, and the Vocational Agriculture Fair at Ceorgetown. Their success was attested by the numerous ribbons and the $400 in prize money which they brought home. In June, Don Meade and Harry Doney were awarded State Farmer Degrees at the State Convention, held in Champaign. Mr. Sailor was given an honorary State Farmer Degree at the same time. The Dairy Judging team, made up of John Fagaly, Don Meade, Lester Wolfe, and Stanley Swaim, won the county contest. Following this they entered the state contest, where they won second place. In the state scrap-book contest, Oakwood placed third. During the year the boys used various means to replenish the treasury. On November 19 the chapter secured Ralph Pierce, nationally-known magician for an envening’s entertainment. In the fall, the F.F.A. purchased a Spotted Poland gilt from Mr. Albert Shepherd, on which tickets were sold. The winning ticket was held by Mr. Everette Miller. In the early spring a sale of garden seeds was sponsored by the chapter. One of the most valuable of the F.F.A. projects was the contest held in February for the eradication of such pests as rats, mice, crows, sparrows, and pigeons. The chapter was divided into two teams, the losing team entertaining the winning team at a chili dinner. However, the most enjoyable event of the year was the seventh annua F.F.A. banquet, held Wednesday evening, November 17. The banquet was prepared and served by the home economics classes under the supervision of Miss Brothers. Bob Konradt served as toastmaster; the principal address of the evening was delivered by Professor J. W. Lloyd, of the 1 niversity of Illinois. Harry Doney was selected as the best allround agriculture student and Merrill McKee as the best showman. TOP ROW—C. Condon, C. Herbold, J. Davis, S. Swaim, L. Flessner, H. Soloman, R. Hughs, K. Cessna, D. Shutt, D. Knight, R. St John, R. Richards. SECOND ROW—S. Hawkins, M. Musson, E. Harper, N. Rasmussen, B. Blackburn, I. Myers, F. Lee, E. Bush, J. Freeman, W. Leverenz, R. Hart, J. Madden. THIRD ROW—F. Gutterridge, R. Davidson, R. Crawford, Mr. Dossey, H. Doney, M. McKee, B. Konradt, M. Shepherd, C. Hawkins, C. Lomax, S. Womacks, R. Ferris. OAK NEWS The “Oak News” is published every month and distributed to each student and neighboring schools. It is designed to promote school spirit, to be a medium for student expression and experience, and to inform the community of school activities. Each edition of the “Oak News” is typed and mimeographed by the advanced typing classes. The paper consists of news articles, jokes, athletics, club news, cartoons, editorials, and school gossip. TOP ROW—V. O'Sullivan; D. Crawford; K. Sharp (Pep Club) H. Doney (F.A.A.) D. Shutt; V. Sims (Senior Class) D. Shroyer (Sophomore Class) D. Mauck (Charm School). SECOND ROW—K. Smith; K. Day (artist) K. Redman (dramatics) J. Bridgman (G.A.A.) I. Kinney (home economics) N. Hart (Freshmen Class) M. Harden (Junior Class) Richie Doggett (sports). THIRD ROW—Miss Hollman (adviser) R. Van Duyn (sports) W. Foreman; M. Rucker (editor) B. Eichhorst (assistant editor) Mr. Newtson (adviser). STUDENT COUNCIL President...........................Virginia O’Sullivan Vice-president......................Lois Van Zandt Secretary-Treasurer.................Mildred Rucker Advisers............................Miss Michael, Mr. Fisher The Student Council has acted as an advisory board this year. It has been the voice of the students. The purposes of the council were: (1) To promote the general welfare of the school; (2) To arouse school spirit; (3) To provide opportunity for student co-operation and participation in the management of school affairs. In the latter part of October, the Student Council officers attended the Student Council District Meeting at Decatur High School. Lois Van Zandt, vice-president of our own council was elected District treasurer. The place committee agreed to have the District Student Council meeting at Oakwood next year. The following activities were under the direction of the Student Council: I. The Red Cross drive 2. Noon-hour recreation 3. The service flag 4. A bond drive 5. All-school parties and skates The climax of the Student Council’s activities was the state convention held at Peoria late in April. With the new ideas gained from older organizations, with capable members and officers elected, and with the support of the student body, the Student Council shall function even more efficiently and benefit to a greater extent both students and faculty next year. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT—Miss Michael, M. Kirkpatrick, J. Bridgman, L. Van Zandt (Vice-president), Virginia O’Sullivan (President), M. Rucker (Secretary-Treasurer), H. Marriage, B. Goble, Mr. Fisher. ACORN STAFF TOP ROW—E. Pichon (typist), F. Scott (home economics), II. Hart (associate business manager), J. Bridgman (alumni), W. Foreman (associate editor), L. Van Zandt (associate advertising manager), D. Poynter (calendar), H. Shumaker (associate editor), B. Giacone (junior reporter). SECOND ROW—R. Van Duyn (snap-shots), B. Gutterridge (music), D. Myrick (calendar), H. Doney (F.F.A.), D. Snyder (typist), L. Mitchel (sports), B. Ervin (typist), C. Fenet (sports), M. Anderson (G.A.A.), S. Rouse (dramatics). SEATED—Miss Williams (adviser), D. Crawford (classes), D. Mauck (business manager), A. Freeland (editor), V. O’Sullivan (advertising manager), B. Richter (typist), Mr. Flener (adviser). (Not appearing in picture: L. Howie (jokes), E. Mullins (typist), V. Sims (typist).) DRAMATICS CLUB President............................Junior Davis Red Maskers Green Maskers Vice-president............Jean Bridgman.........Delores O’Banion Secretary-Treasurer.......Kathryn Redman........Corliss Smoot Adviser..............................Miss Richardson In September tryouts were given for Dramatics Society membership. Because of the large number of students eligible, it became necessary to divide the group into two clubs, namely: “The Red Maskers” (juniors and seniors), and “The Green Maskers” (freshmen and sophomores). The first production of the Dramatics Club was the junior-benefit play, presented before a large audience on November 4. The play Don’t Take My Penny, a three-act comedy, was chosen and directed by Miss Richardson. The cast was as follows: Penny......... Jo Anna....... Lydia........ Caleb........ Mark......... Mavis......... Sally......... Kerry........ Greg Gram......... Norman Porter Harrison Day. . Monsieur Henri Lucile........ Elsie........ Claire....... Red........... .. Betty Eichhorst Louise Van Buskirk .....Alice Freeland .....Bob Newtson .....Norman Wolfe . . . Dorothy Shroyer .....Betty Giacone .....John Rebman .....David Shutt . Virginia O’Sullivan .... Bill Musselman .....Bob Rucker .....Junior Davis .........Doris Ray . . Delores O’Banion .....Corliss Smoot .........Floyd Lee On Wednesday, December 23, the Dramatics Society joined with the Music Department in presenting a Christmas pageant before the student body and faculty members. Oakwood sent a complete speech team to compete in the Sectional Contest of the Illinois High School Speech League, held on March 27 at Georgetown. Oakwood, for the third consecutive year, won first place in Class A. Those competing placed as follows: Mildred Rucker...........Serious Reading.........First Betty Giacone............Verse Reading...........First Betty Eichhorst..........Comedy Reading..........Third Dorothy Shroyer..........Original Oration........Second Delores O’Banion.........Oratorical Declamation Second Bill Musselman...........Extempore Speaking......Third DRAMATICS CLUB (Continued) The cast of the one-act contest play, Which is the Way to Boston? was as follows: Aunt Martha Mary....... I ncle John . Chris...... Alice Freeland .Corliss Smoot Bob Newtson . . David Shutt Club members participating in the preliminary contest were Elna Liggett, Evelyn Liggett, Ileana Kinney, and Vera Casteel. The last production of the year was the senior-benefit play, Have a Heart, a three-act farce, given on the evening of April 21, under the direction of Miss Hichardson with the following cast: Peggy Watson...................Jean Bridgman Lou Mansfield..................Mildred Bucker Fritzi Vining..........................Dorothy Crawford Mark Andrews.......................Bob Hughs Bo Larson.................................Bill Musselman Ted Watson....................Baymond St. John TOP ROW—L. Van Zandt, D. Shroyer, B. Musselman, F. Lee, F. Schramm, R. Van Duyn, J. Rebman, B. Newtson, D. Shutt, W. Payne, E. Lee. SECOND ROW—M. Harden, A. Flessner, N. Hart, W. Sumner, E. Liggett, D. Mauck, A. Freeland, O. Monroe, B. Jenkins, D. Ray, N. Pichon. THIRD ROW—S. Rouse, B. Giacone, B. Goodwin, B. Eichhorst, D. Crawford, O. Grubb, C. Patterson, V. Casteel, M. Rucker, B. Beauvois, I. Kinney. FOURTH ROW—M. Tillotson, F. Duquesnoy, B. Miller, K. Day, M. Peugh, M. Saunders, B. Goble, P. Patterson, L. Van Buskirk, B. Gutterridge, A. Sullivan. FIFTH ROW—G. Cunningham, K. Redman, W. Day, D. O’Banion, .1. Dunn, J. Davis, B. Dunn, V. O’Sullivan, C. Smoot, J. Bridgman, Miss Richardson. SPEECH TEAM TOP ROW—B. Giacone, E. Liggett, B. Eichhorst, I. Kinney, D. Shroyer, D. O’Banion, V. Casteel, E. Liggett. SECOND ROW—Miss Richardson, M. Rucker, B. Newtson, A. Freeland, C. Smoot, D. Shutt. STUDENT NURSES The student nursing service was organized in an attempt to meet the definite need of caring for girls who become ill during school hours. A room in the new building, formerly used as the costume room, was painted and refurnished. In order for a girl to use this room, she must present to the student nurse in charge, a signed permit from the office. The following girls, under the direction of Mrs. Blackburn, were selected as student nurses: Joyce Dunn, Wanda Payne, Claradine Beard, Jean Bridgman, Katharine Sharp, Donna Nichols, Beverly Dunn, Eleanor Seyfert, Bosalie Boys, and Mabra Jean Edenburn. Most of the girls in this group have first-aid certificates. Jean Bridgman, who acted as chairman of the group, and Katharine Sharp are enrolling in nurses training this fall. STUDENT LIBRARIANS STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Miss W’illiams (Librarian), I. Kinney, L. Van Buskirk, O. Monroe, M. Edge, D. Myrick, B. Freeman. SEATED—Miss Hollman (Assistant Librarian), M. Anderson, B. Eichhorst, F. McPherson, D. Middleton, B. Bailey. CHARM SCHOOL President.......... Vice-president..... Secretary-Treasurer Adviser............ Jean Bridgman Deloris Mauck Miss Masocco Louise Van Buskirk “Charm School” is an organization composed of all the girls in school, under the leadership of the dean of girls. Its aim is to help each girl become more charming by offering guidance in the fundamentals of conduct, dress, manners, courtesies, and service. At each monthly meeting a program is presented which helps the girls to become more charming. In October, the program was “Whoops! My Error.” Several discourteous scenes were dramatized, and the girls guessed what was wrong. “A New Face, Madame?”, a demonstration on how to apply make-up was presented in November. At the December meeting a hair-dresser was present, and told the girls how to wear their hair according to occasion, dress, and shape of face. A round-table discussion on the subject “Boy Meets Girl” was given at the January meeting, by three boys and three girls. One of the most enjoyable events of the year for Charm School members was “Heart Sister Week, which was held the second week of February. Each member drew the name of another member of the club, and during this week performed small courtesies for her “heart sister.” The climax of this week was a tea dance held on Friday. A valentine revealing the identity of her heart sister was received by each girl. A pantomime, “The Effects of Playing Hearts,” was given by several girls of the club. A beauty clinic was held at the March meeting. Each girl received personal advice from an authority on the subjects of hair, dress, and nails. The title of this program was “Good Grooming Gets Groom.” The feature of the April meeting was a style show, the name of which was “You Walk By.” The last program of the year, “Ask-It-Basket” was held in May. Previous to the program, the girls handed in questions on dating. These were answered by a board of experts. “An individual lives in physical, social, ethical, moral, and civic relationships as well as in mental; and without suitable training in all of these he is as incomplete, useless, and ludicrous as an automobile with important parts missing.” In an effort to develop this all-roundness, in spirit, mind, and body, the school instituted a guidance program under the supervision of Miss Masocco and Mr. Ritchie. Each instructor, acting as a counselor to a group of students, trys to help each student recognize and understand his problems and discover what abilities and interests he possesses, which may help in the solution of these problems. One project carried out during the spring was an attempt to introduce the students to worthwhile leisure activities, by giving a hobby show in the new gymnasium. Over eighty exhibits, representing a wide range of interests were entered. One week early in April, the attention of the students was centered on the various vocations open to them. This was accomplished by means of posters, displays, magazines, films, and talks by authorities in their respective fields. GUIDANCE PROGRAM GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President..........................Katharine Sharp Vice-president.....................Olive Monroe Secretary-Treasurer................Jean Bridgman Adviser............................Miss Masocco The Girls’ Athletic Association is a state organization consisting of four hundred schools, with headquarters in Chicago. The purpose of this organization is to foster athletics, good health habits and sportsmanship. The program consists of participation in physical education classes, in activities outside of school, and in the keeping of health training rules. In October the intitiation party was held to induct new members. A new formal initiation sendee was used. Following this, the girls played games and sang G.A.A. songs. Interclass tournaments were held in basketball and volleyball. The seniors won first, and the juniors, second place in the volleyball tournament. The juniors placed first in the basketball tournament and the freshmen second. In March the girls entered the State basket shooting contest. Awards are given at the end of the school year. First award is given to those who have earned six hundred points by meeting certain requirements of scholarship, posture, sportmanship, and team activities. The second award is given to persons who earn twelve hundred points, and third award is an Illinois “I” for sixteen hundred points. The highest award is a chenille State Map with letters G.A.A. on it. TOP ROW—M. Edenburn, F. Scott, J. Dunn, M. Eldridge, B. Dunn, B. Richter, L. Neff, F. Warner, J. Gillen, A. Freeland, R. Marriage, W. Wainwright, W. Walton, A. Flessner, SECOND ROW—B. McMorris, A. Moulton, L. Fourez, V. Sims, D. Mauck, V. O’Sullivan, L. Van Zandt, D. Shroyer, J. Rosnett, W. O’Banion, M. Lamb, N. Anderson, P. Sims. C. Patterson. THIRD ROW—D. Crawford, E. Lee. W. Payne, L. Riley, N. Pichon, M. Pichon, W. Sumner, D. Snyder, B. Bailey, E. Pichon, J. Dunavan, D. Wells, F. Holden, L. Osborn. FOURTH ROW—W. Smith T. Hobick, II. Tellier, M. Fenet, I). Nichols, B. Boen, M. Rucker, C. Smoot, M. Kirkpatrick, B. Beauvois, M. Farnum, E. Liggett, A. Eldridge, W. Day. FIFTH ROW—M. Wainwright, M. Edge, M. Coon, A. Neff, B. Shumaker, B. Womacks, B. Goodwin, A. Kinney, D. Myrick, D. Farnum, N. Hart, B. McKee, M. Saunders, M. Trimmell. SIXTH ROW—R. Boys, E. Liggett, V. Casteel, L. Hillery, D. Hawkins, D. Poynter, E. Dolbee, M. Peugh, B. Goble, D. Neff, A. Smith, B. Eichhorst, E. Pichon, B. Giacone. SEVENTH ROW—J. Dearth, M. Harden, B. Miller, .1. Balbach, C. Sherrill, K. Redman, M. Anderson, V. La Mar, D. O’Banion, I. Durbin, C. Nicolls, D. Ray, P. Patterson, F. McPherson, L. Dieu, M. Tillotson, D. Middleton. EIGHTH ROW—H. Taylor, K. Day, H. Shumaker, D. Hayn, B. Jenkins, Miss Masocco K. Sharp, O. Monroe, J. Bridgman, I. Kinney, E. Seyfert, M. Dedlow, L. Musson, K. Smith. NINTH ROW—S. Rouse, J. Osborn, L. Van Buskirk, P. Hadley, F. Duquesnoy, F. Ervin, C. Beard, M. Wilson, D. Nichols, B. Charles, A. Sullivan, B. Gutterridge, G. Cunningham, B.VAnderson. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL Eleven man football is back again. Having played six man football for the past two years, Oakwood returned to eleven man football. When the new coach. Walter Ritchie, issued a call for football players, thirty six boys responded. Beginning with vigorous exercises, the boys developed into a rough fighting team. The new squad chose Eldon Irvin as their captain. Richei Doggett and Raymond Van Duyn were selected by the coach as managers. Viginia Sims, Kate Sharp, and Phyllis Sims were elected by the student body as cheerleaders. The total number of points were made by the following players: Bob Newtson, 12; Eldon Irvin, 6; Merrill McKee, 2. The following boys received letters at the end of the season: Don Crowder, Bob Newtson, Sherman Smith, Louis Childress, Merrill McKee, Eldon Irvin, Robert Foley, Jim Hume, Eugene Dieu, Norman Wolfe, Clifford Hazelbaker, Carl Largent, (Jerald Huddleson, Paul Wright, Jack Freeman and (Jeorge I nverferth. Richie Doggett and Raymond Van Duyn received manager letters. OAKWOOD 0 ROSSVILLE 13 The Oakwood Comets opened their season of eleven man football Saturday, September 12, at Rossville. Rossville dented the scoring column in the second half. With about four and one-half minutes remaining the Comets attempted to click on a long pass, only to have the Bobcats intercept the toss and run about forty yards for a touchdown. The boys played hard in this game, and although new at the sport, they amply proved they had the courage and determination to get in there and give their best until the final gun sounded. OAKWOOD 0 VILLA GROVE 6 The Villa Grove team scored but once, this came in the second period when they sliced through to tally after having staged a long march downfield from their own forty yard line. The game was a good one and the team showed much improvement. OAKWOOD 0 CATLIN 19 The first home game of the season was staged here on Sept. 25. The first quarter was fought desperately and at it’s end neither team had as yet scored. In the second quarter two touchdowns were scored on long marches down the field by the hard fighting Catlin crew. The final touchdown came in the fourth period on a short pass into the flat followed by two laterals. The Comets played well but their inexperience was no match for Catlin’s quick opening plays aided by good interference and excellent blocking. OAKWOOD 0 NEWMAN 19 The next Friday a scrappy Newman eleven invaded Oakwood and dented the scoring column in the first quarter. Smart tricky plays and good tackling decided the tussle, although the back fields and line both showed to good advantage. In this game the boys all played well but they couldn’t seem to come through in the clutch. As a result of hard tackling, numerous fumbles occurred in the Oakwood backfield which hindered the boys’ progress greatly. FOOTBALL (Continued) OAKWOOD 7 RIDGEFARM 19 Thursday, October 8, marked the next step in Oakwood’s 1943 schedule when the Comets journeyed south to play the Ridgefarm Bulldogs. In the third quarter the first score of the season came on a 35 yard pass from Newtson to Captain Irvin. Newtson again passed, this time to McKee, for the extra point. A fourth quarter march down the field yielded Ridgefarm it’s final score. Outstanding in the line were Foley and Largent, while Newtson played exceedingly well in the backfield. OAKWOOD 7 ROSSVILLE 7 After two weeks’ rest, which apparently aided the team very much, the Oakwood eleven again went into action. For the second time this season they met Rossville and the Comets were able to complete on equal terms with the north enders. It was Newtson who scored our lone touchdown, but without the ever successful aid of the line the team would have been much less successful. Not only was this the closest game of the season, but in the opinion of many, it was also the best. For a number of seniors, it marked the final game of their football career on the home grounds. OAKWOOD 6 GEORGETOWN 39 The following Friday, playing on a wet, soggy field the Comets met the Georgetown Buffaloes. The score stood at 26 0 at halftime. Newtson scored the Comets’ touchdown in the final period of play after two more counters had been made by the opponents. Good sportmanship prevailed throughout this contest. BASKETBALL TEAM TOP ROW—R. Van Duyn, J. Andrews, B. Musselman, D. Knight, J. Rebman, R. Hughs, R. Gooch, B. Crawford, S. Womacks, D. Lewis, R. Doggett. SECOND ROW—Mr. Ritchie, P. Wright, R. Crawford, S. Smith, J. Hume, R. Keene, R. Newtson, G. Huddleson, M. McKee, L. Mitchel. (Not appearing in picture, Bob Foley). O CLUB TOP ROW—J. Davis, C. Hazelbaker, R. Van Duyn, J. Hume, B. Newtson. SECOND ROW—M. McKee, S. Smith, R. Crawford, P. Wright, G. Huddleson, E. Dieu. THIRD ROW—G. Unverferth, R. Gooch, Mr. Ritchie, B. Musselman, R. Doggett. FOOTBALL TEAM TOP ROW—E. Harper, D. Snider, D. Shutt, W. Foreman, J. Hume, F. Schramm, J. Rebman, F. Lee, R. Gooch. SECOND ROW—R. Doggett, R. Van Duyn, G. Manuel, J. Davis, J. Freeman, D. Crowder, B. Newtson, M. McKee, J. Scott, I. Hilgeman, Coach Ritchie. THIRD ROW—E. Irvin, C. Largent, N. Wolfe, G. Huddleson, G. Unverferth, B. Foley, C. Hazelbaker, S. Smith. FOURTH ROW—J. Andrews, H. Marriage, L. Childress, B. Moore, J. Murphy, E. Dieu. BASKETBALL Basketball practice started immediately after the close of the football season. About thirty boys answered Coach Ritchie's call for volunteers. Of these, only two, Clifford Childress and Bob Newtson, were last year’s letter men. The team opened the season on our own floor by defeating Fairmount. Richie Dogget and Raymond Van Duyn were selected by the coach as managers. The following boys were awarded letters for basketball: Bob Newtson Merrill McKee Jim Hume Eldon Irvin Bob Keene Leon Mitchel (Jerald Huddleson Ross Crawford Sherman Smith Paul Wright Wayne Scott Robert Foley Managers Richie Doggett-Raymond Van Duyn 1942—BASKETBALL SCHEDULE—1943 Nov. 17 Oakwood 23 Fairmount 21 Dec. 1 Oakwood 17 Rossville 20 Dec. 8 Oakwood 21 Ridgefarm 23 Dec. 10 Oakwood 26 W estville 47 Dec. 15 Oakwood 18 Armstrong 28 Dec. 22 Oakwood 25 Georgetown 34 Jan. 15 Oakwood 39 Armstrong 46 Jan. 27 Oakwood 20 Ogden 38 Jan. 29 Oakwood 21 Westville 48 Feb. 2 Oakwood 21 Henning 36 Feb. 5 Oakwood 18 Ridgefarm 28 Feb. 9 Oakwood 25 Indianola 31 Feb. 11 Oakwood 20 Rankin 52 Feb. 16 Oakwood 40 Allerton 61 Feb. 19 Oakwood 27 Catlin 40 Feb. 26 Oakwood 32 Georgetown 43 INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL SCORES Name Games Played Total Points Bob Newtson...................... 10 120 Bob Keene........................ 12 109 Jim Hume......................... 20 62 Clifford Childress................ 7 50 Gerald Huddleson................. 19 42 Bob Foley........................ 18 35 Wayne Scott...................... 11 32 Leon Mitchel...................... 8 14 Merrill McKee..................... 9 13 Sherman Smith.................... 14 10 Eldon Irvin....................... 6 6 Ross Crawford..................... 8 4 Total.......................................... 497 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS OAKWOOD INVITATIONAL TOl RNAMENT The annual Oakwood Invitational Tournament got under way on Dec. 17. Despite gas rationing, a good sized crowd was on hand. In the first game Catlin defeated Oakwood 36 to 28 in a battle which was close all the way. Ogden, with Mier pacing their team was too much for St. Joseph who had previously won over them earlier in the season. Final score of this encounter was Ogden 36, St. Joseph 23. Finals of the next night saw Oakwood take third place in a thrilling game in which the Comets came from behind to pull out of the bag 33 27. An even closer contest was the Catlin-Ogden game which was won by Ogden 34 31. COLNTY TOLRNAMENT Oakwood was slated to play an undefeated Allerton quintet in the second game of the county tournament on Jan. 19. The experience and marksmanship of the Allerton ball club appeared to be too much for Oakwood and they went down to a 42 to 30 defeat. The finals saw Hoopeston take first, Rankin second, Allerton third, and Georgetown fourth. REGIONAL TOl RNAMENT More bad luck came in the regional tournament as a highly powerful Danville team met Oakwood in the first game of the meet on Mar. 2. The Danville outfit steamrollered over the Comets by a score of 52 to 13, and later went ahead to win the tournament with Allerton taking second place. CLASS TOl RNAMENT On March 25 our own school tournament saw the senior team go down to a 33 to 20 loss before a well balanced, good passing freshman quintet. The sophomores defeated the juniors 25 to 20 to advance into the finals. The finals proved to be a thriller with both teams fighting hard. The sophomores came out on top 31 to 24. Thirty-seven fouls were called in this game by Referees Hume and Keene. Lewis, of the freshmen, led all players in the tournament with a total of 24 points. Andrews, also a freshman, came next with 17 points. O CLUB President...........................Robert Newtson Vice-president......................(lerald Huddleson Secretary-Treasurer.................Eldon Irvin Adviser.............................Mr. Ritchie The above officers served as the executive committee for this year. The 0 Club is an organization composed of boys who have won a letter or letters in varsity sports. On November 20, the annual O Club dance was held in the assembly hall. The door prize was won by Eldon Irvin. Mr. and Mrs. Dossey were awarded a prize for the best faculty dancers and the prize for the best student dancers was awarded to Clifford Childress and Nellie Patterson. This spring the club plans to build an obstacle course on the south campus. It is to be patterned after the navy pre-flight schools obstacle course. In order to raise funds for this project, T-shirts, with the Oakwood Comets emblem on the front, were sold to the students. Sept. CALENDAR 19421943 SEPTEMBER 1 School opened. New teachers were introduced by Mr. Fisher, our new principal. Sept. Sept. 2 Regular classes met. 7 Labor Day. Vacation1 Sept. 12 First football game. Oakwood lost to Rossville, 13-0. Sept. 18 Oakwood played Villa Grove, score 6-0 in their favor. Juniors selected class rings. Sept. 23 Visitors from Catlin today. Sept. 24 Organization of Charm School. Installation of F.F.A. officers. Oct. OCTOBER 2 Football game today. Newman defeated Oakwood by a score of 19-0. Oct. 8 Freshmen guests of sophomores at annual party. Oakwood defeated 19-7 by Ridgefarm at Ridgefarm. Eldon Irvin makes first touchdown of season. Oct. Oct. 9 Teachers’ Institute today. No school! 12 Lois Van Zandt presented Mr. Elmer Balbach, who leaves for the army and a gift from the students and faculty. Oct. Oct. 14 Pictures of one-half of Senior Class taken today. 15 Senior pictures completed. Individual pictures of all students taken for office records. Oct. Oct. Oct. 16 First six weeks’ report cards today. 19 Proofs of senior pictures arrive. 22 First Midwest Assembly; magician. Oakwood ties with Rossville in football game, 7-7. Oct. Oct. 26 Teachers’ visiting day—no school! 30 Final football game of season at Georgetown. Georgetown won 30-6. Nov. Nov. NOVEMBER 4 All-school-play Don’t Take My Penny, presented. 6 School dismissed for high school conference. Nov. 10 Freshmen-sophomore party. Nov. 11 Armistice Day—no school! Nov. 13 Sadie Hawkins senior-junior party. Nov. 17 Basketball season opens here with defeat of Fairmount, 23-21. CALENDAR (Continued) Nov. 18 Students received pictures taken for office records. School dismissed early because of gas registration. Nov. 19 F.F.A. secures magician for evening performance. Nov. 20 Today ends gas registration for community. Nov. 23 Cast of Don’t Take My Penny, holds party tonight. Nov. 25 School closed an hour early to start Thanksgiving vacation. Nov. 30 Everyone back to school today. Senior pictures arrive. DECEMBER Dec. 1 Hossville defeated Oakwood 20-17 in basketball game at Bossville. Dec. 2 Only half day of school because drifting snow made roads im- passable. Dec. 3 No school. Roads too bad. Dec. 4 Second six-weeks’ report cards. Dec. 7 Students write to service men during activity hour. Dec. 8 Oakwood defeated by Ridgefarm there, by a score of 23-21. Dec. 9 Annual staff sponsored amateur radio program during activity hour. Dec. 10 Westville defeated Oakwood here, 47-26. Dec. 17 In first game of Oakwood Invitational tournament Catlin defeated Oakwood 37-23. A former teacher of O.T.H.S., Third Officer Martha Pichon, of the W.A.A.C. visited here today. Dec. 18 Oakwood takes third place in tournament by defeating St. Joe 33-27. Dec. 22 Oakwood basketball team defeated by Georgetown 34-25, at Georgetown. Dec. 23 Miss Doland, a former teacher, visited today. Christmas program and exchange held. Clifford Childress, leaving for U. S. Marines, gave a farewell speech today. JANUARY Jan. 4 Everyone back to school after enjoyable vacation. Jan. 6 Lucille Wilson, former student, visited school today. Jan. 7 G.A.A. students saw two interesting movies. Jan. 13 The Marines, headed by Clifford Hazelbaker, won the junior magazine sale. Jan. 14 Semester exams for the unlucky. Jan. 15 Last day of semester exams. Jan. 19 No school—bad weather. Oakwood defeated by Allerton in Vermilion County Basketball Tournament at Georgetown. Jan. 20 Technical Sergeant Ivan Richter, Alumnus of 1940, visited today. Jan. 21 Home Ec. Mother-Daughter banquet. CALENDAR (Continued) Jan. 25 Mrs. Mann, chairman of the Red Cross Vermilion County Production Board, spoke to Home Ec. Club. Jan. 27 Home game with Ogden. Ogden won 38-20. FEBRUARY Feb. 1 Varsity teams witnessed Illinois vs. Northwestern basketball game at Champaign. Feb. 2 Henning defeated Oakwood 36-21 at Henning. Feb. 3 Cap and gown measurements taken for seniors. Carl Largent left today for Navy. Feb. 4 Floyd Schramm left for Navy. Feb. 5 Ridgefarm defeated Oakwood 18-28 at Oakwood. Feb. 8 Robert Payne, of the U. S. Navy and a former student of O.T.H.S. was a visitor. Feb. 9 Indianola defeated Oakwood at Oakwood. Feb. 11 “Heart Sister” valentine tea dance, sponsored by Charm School, held. Oakwood defeated by Rankin. Feb. 12 Lincoln’s birthday, no school. Feb. 17 Vaccination for small pox given. Feb. 18 Pest eradication contest in Ag. won by Eldon Irvin’s team. Oakwood defeated by Catlin 27-40. Feb. 22 Mrs. Green, gave a talk on and an exhibit of glassware at Home Ec. Club meeting. Feb. 24 Group pictures taken for annual. Feb. 25 A doctor from the State Dept, of Public Health, gave a talk on small pox. Vaccinations checked. Feb. 26 Defeated in last home game by Georgetown, 43-32. Student Council sponsored All-School Roller Skating party. MARCH Mar. 1 The remainder of smallpox vaccinations given. Mar. 2 Danville defeated Oakwood in Regional tournament at Westville, 52-13. Mar. 5 Vaccination checked today. Mar. 8 Second Lieutenant Carl Hall, a former teacher, visited today. Mar. 9 Mr. Balbach, recently honorably discharged from Army, visited 0. T. H. S. Mar. 12 Fourth six-weeks’ report cards received today. Juniors win Victory Book Drive Contest. Mar. 15 Fire drill. Mar. 16 Girls’ basket-shooting contest. Mar. 17 Annual F.F.A. banquet. CALENDAR (Continued) Mar. 18 All-school party, sponsored by Student Council. Mar. 19 No school. Teachers’ Institute. Mar. 22-24 Juniors win inter-class girls’ basketball tournament. Mar. 23 Pfc. Bill Norris of the U. S. Marines visited today. Mar. 25-26 Sophomores win boys’ inter-class basketball tournament. Mar. 25 Miss Balaty, nursing arts instructor at Lake View Hospital, Danville, 111. spoke to senior girls on nursing. Mar. 27 The speech team took first place in Sectional tournament at Georgetown. APRIL April 1 Faculty-Board Party. April 2 Music Recital. April 5-9 Vocational Guidance Week. April 8 F.F.A. Sectional Public Speaking Contest. April 9 End of fifth six-weeks Period. April 16 Student Council Victory Carnival. April 21 Senior play. Have a Heart, presented. April 23 Easter Vacation. April 26 Easter Vacation. MAY May 14 May Fete. May 21 Junior Senior Dinner-dance. May 23 Baccalaureate. May 24 Senior Class night. May 25 Senior Fleet Day. May 26-27 Semester Exams. May 28 Commencement. ALUMNI CLASS OF 1942 Junior Balbach—United States Army David Bantz—Ann Arbor, Michigan—Willow Bun Bomber Plant. Bob Barnes—at home—farming Bobert Casteel I nited States Army Shirley Chisler—Fithian, Illinois at home Charity Cline—Danville, Illinois—waitress Ernie Cox—I nited States Army Mary Cramer Danville, Illinois candy factory employee David Doggett I nited States Army Buth Dolbee (Mrs. John Bosnett) Tilton, Illinois—housewife William Eichhorst—at home farming John Fagaly—at home—farming Margaret Ferris—Danville, Illinois—hospital employee William Flessner—at home—farming Maxine Goble (Mrs. Edward DeBay) Danville, Illinois—housewife Vera Grimes—Newtown, Illinois—at home Bob Grunden -I nited States Army Viginia Harden Danville, Illinois—business school student Gertrude Harper—Danville, Illinois- Lake View Hospital, student nurse Lillian Harris Danville, Illinois—candy factory employee Zuleime Hart—Danville, Illinois Lake View Hospital, student nurse Leona Hawkins—Danville, Illinois—shoe factory employee Hazel Hilleary (Mrs. Walter Gooch) Fairmount, Illinois—housewife Bernard Huls—at home—farming Keith Jones—at home—farming Wilma Jones—Danville, Illinois—creamery laboratory worker Bob Kirkpatrick United States Army Walter Lee—Danville, Illinois—foundry worker Virginia Lewis Danville, Illinois—business school student Marjorie Liggett—Danville, Illinois—beauty school student Lestle Mayberry—I nited States Army Donald Meade—Fithian, Illinois—farming Frank Morris —United States Army Lawrence Mullins—Danville, Illinois— railroad fireman Louise Murphy—Champaign, Illinois—typist Jim McMahon—I nited States Army Thelma Nichols—Oakwood, Illinois—clerk Bill Norris—United States Marines Nellie Patterson—Farmer City, Illinois—bookkeeper Dean Pearson—at home—farming Shirley Pricer—Chicago, Illinois—clerk Margaret Bichter—Danville, Illinois housework Wanda Boss (Mrs. Delbert Strong) Fithian, Illinois—housewife Howard Butan—Champaign, Illinois University of Illinois, student Charles Sexton Champaign, Illinois I niversity of Illinois, student Vere Shepherd—at home—farming Evelyn Sims (Mrs. James Hayes) Danville, Illinois—waitress Bob Snyder—Oakwood, Illinois at home Bob G. Snyder—United States Army Effie Thomason—Danville, Illinois—waitress Kathryn Thomason Danville, Illinois telephone operator. Glen Thompson—at home—farming Martha Trimmell—Champaign, Illinois waitress Lloyd Van Buskirk Muncie, Illinois farming Phyllis Wilson (Mrs. Balph Cast) Fairmount, Illinois—housewife Lester Wolfe—Muncie, Illinois—farming Wendell Wright—South Bend, Indiana—defense worker Utterback-B rown Business College COURSES IN GREGG SHORTHAND TYPING SECRETARIAL PRACTICE National Association of Accredited Commerce Schools SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 7 : FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7 214 North Vermilion Street—Phone 722 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS : ] KAMP MUSIC SHOP EVERYTHING MUSICAL Meade Beauty Shop Mezzanine Floor Hotel Wolford PERMANENTS $3.50 UP COMPLETE '—. 151 North Vermilion St. Phone 1411 Wintress Bill Carolyn Perry Meade Huston DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 1 1 TELEPHONE 2842 1 1 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS WHEN IN DANVILLE . . . EAT AT . . . HOWARD’S CAFE BEST IN MID-WEST DANVILLE 26 WEST MAIN STREET ILLINOIS ✓ Danville Union Stock Yards W. E. STARKEY, Manager Section Street at Big Four Railroad TELEPHONE 710 DANVILLE............................ILLINOIS Mason and Trent Bros. HARDWARE - LUMBER - PAINT - GLASS - TILE PHONE 2131 BUILDING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS OAKWOOD..............................ILLINOIS O. E. LONGSTRETH GENERAL INSURANCE Notary Public PHONE 2871 OAKWOOD . . . ILLINOIS BEN’S BARBER SHOP BEN COX, Owner NEWTOWN .... ILLINOIS V. O’Sullivan: “Does the giraffe get a sore throat if he gets his feet wet?” Keeper: “Yes, but not till the next week.” A FEED FOR EVERY NEED . . . J. A. CHISLER Phone 2361 Fithian, Illinois Hendrick's Grocery Meats FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CLYDE HENDRICKS MUNCIE .... ILLINOIS ROSE PACKING COMPANY : Operating Under : Government Inspection Aslt Your Favorite Market for Our Products Always a Good Market for Your Livestock Phone 5500 . . . Danville, Illinois Flowers lo $c North Vermilion Street DANVILLE PHONE 571 ILLINOIS 74j NOOK e ]e Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1943 129 N0RTH vERMILION ST. — TELEPHONE 3002 DANVILLE ILLINOIS SINCLAIR SERVICE ARCHIE LEHMANN, Prop. '— Drive In—Let Us Service Your Car 201 NORTH LOGAN Phone 6077 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS “What is that enormous thing?” asked Jo Ann Dunavan as she was shown through the locomotive shop. “That,” explained the guide, “is a locomotive boiler.” “And why do they boil locomo-tives?” asked Jo Ann to display her cleverness. „ “To make the engine tender, answered the quick-witted gun e. Ben Carson’s Pharmacy......... PRESCRIPTIONS PHYSICIANS' SUPPLIES BIOLOGICALS Kodak Films Cline Kodak 912 NORTH VERMILION ST. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS Where You Can Drive In Harry J. COMPLIMENTS Silberberg OF Clothing Furnishings Shoes J. T. Yeazel FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN Candy Co. STUDENT'S Suits : Shoes : Sweaters : Pants and Sports-Wear Wholesale Confectionery A SILBERBERG'S CORNER EAST MAIN AT HAZEL ST. 512 WEST HARRISON ST. Telephone 3028 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS GOBLE BROTHERS GROCERIES and HOME-KILLED MEATS Dealer in Livestock Bowman Studio A Reputation Built on 33 Years of Successful Experience'' 1014 WARRINGTON AVENUE Children's Photography Portrait and Commercial Photography —•— K O T E K Photographs Live Forever Hardware and Supply House - •— Headquarters for 22 NORTH HAZEL ST. JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS Phone 3405 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS Cawthon Funeral Home TELEPHONE 2271 AMBULANCE SERVICE OAKWOOD.............................................................ILLINOIS DANVILLE LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY WE SELL BY THE HEAD OR POUND TO SUIT THE CONSIGNOR 628 EAST FAIRCHILD ST. Phone 2351 PAT MURRAY J. J. Morrisey, Manager DANVILLE : : : : ILLINOIS MAUCK'S GROCERY BOB MAUCK, Prop. Congratulations, Seniors 1401 Warrington Ave. ... Phone 5087R4 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS CARROLL RICHARDS DEALER IN LIVESTOCK Telephone 2591 FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS Compliments and Best Wishes of BOB DOUGHTERTY YELLOW CAB SERVICE TELEPHONE 125 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS Miss Williams: “An anonymous person is one who does not wish to be known. Who’s that laughing- in class?” Kate Sharp: “An anonymous person. Rogers Grain Company HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR ALL GRAIN RUSSELL D. ROGERS, Owner and Operator TELEPHONE 2612 4 Miles North of Oakwood At Brothers Station Congratulations and Best Wishes HAROLD H. BOLICK, Mgr. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS TOM McGOWAN RESTAURANT QUALITY FOODS Across from Big Four Station on Vermilion St. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS Bob Foley: “How can you aftord to take your girls to such an expensive eating place?” Bob Newtson: “As we enter, I ask each one if she hasn’t been putting on weight lately.” COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND DEPKE SERVICE Harrison Street DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS MOORE BUICK SALES Telephone 308 HOMES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT P E N R Y FURNITURE COMPANY Established in 1910 433-435-437 East Main St. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF EDDY'S PLACE DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF THE . . . DE LUXE RESTAURANT DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Junior: “What is an echo, Dad?” Father: “An echo, son, is the only thing that can deprive a woman of the last word.” TIK-TOK SHOP IO8I 2 NORTH VERMILION ST. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF SEIBERT MUSIC SHOP EVERYTHING MUSICAL 129 NORTH VERMILION ST. DANVILLE 115 West North St. ::: Danville, Illinois ____________________________ ILLINOIS ED HARDEN ScdeA, a u Se utioe Dealer in FORD, MERCURY AND LINCOLN ZEPHYR QUALITY CARS AND TRUCKS Square Dealing and Excellent Service Bring Public Confidence Twenty-nine Years a Ford Dealer in the Same Place GENUINE FORD PARTS USED TELEPHONE 2261 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS In This Year of War We Are Specializing in All Makes of Trucks and Used Cars THIS YEAR’S ACORN” PHOTOGRAPHS by felanheu,ke i f, PHOTOGRAPHERS KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS School Photographs a Specialty FRED FRAME JEWELRY AND PIANOS WATCH INSPECTOR FOR ALL RAILROADS 15 NORTH VERMILION ST. — TELEPHONE 528 DANVILLE......................................ILLINOIS MEIS FURNITURE CO. C. J. OAKWOOD SON Opposite Post Office Oeneral Merchandise Telephone Main 499 208-210-2.2 North Vermilion St. EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Mr. Dossey: “How do bees dispose of their honey?” Charles Hawkins: “They cell it, I believe.” Quality and Service TELEPHONE 2161 OAKWOOD .... ILLINOIS S. B. LONGSTRETH C. J. OAKWOOD F. E. DUNCAN Danville Monument Company WE WORK FOR THOSE WHO LOVE AND REMEMBER AT GATE OF SPRINGHILL CEMETERY PHONE 3256 210 East English Street Danville, Illinois Gritten Hardware Company McCormick-Deering Sales and Service Household Appliances TELEPHONE 2171 FITHIAN :::::: ILLINOIS WOODBURY DRUG CO. Pharmacist to the Medical Profession T. A. GULICK, R.Ph. TRUSSES, ABDOMINAL BELTS HOSPITAL SUPPLIES Consult Your Physician First 14 WEST MAIN DANVILLE, ILL. Miss Michael: “Who can tell me what made Francis Scott Key famous? All right, Bud.” Bud Blackburn: “He knew all four verses of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’.” ATTENTION EVERYONE! Replacement Parts and Complete Machine Shop Service HOWARD MARTIN COMPANY 208 W. Main PHONE 1049 Danville, III. Compliments and Best Wishes to Our Many Friends of Oakwood LETTER SHOP PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Danville, Illinois Office Phone 4386 Res. Phone Cheneyville Ex. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICE Life - Auto - Property - Cargo Accident - Liability Crop - Hail ARTHUR V. BRYANT, General Agent 117 N. Walnut St. Danville, III. y PHONE 7 P. O. BOX 7 Hill Lumber Company LUMBER AND MILLWORK DON H. WILSON, Manager 616 NORTH WALNUT STREET DANVILLE ILLINOIS JOHNSON’S DRUG STORE 18 EAST MAIN ST. PHONE 55 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS BAILEY'S GRILL BEST HAMBURGERS IN TOWN 708 North Vermilion St. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS THE MODERN FLOWER SHOP JOSEPH J. SMITH Cut Flowers - - Blooming Plants Funeral Designing Phone 130 Night Phone 2I4I-J Hotel Woiford Danville, III. COMPLIMENTS OF Danville Baby Chick Company HERBERT WOLTER, Prop. PHONE 2178 511 EAST MAIN ST. DANVILLE : : : : ILLINOIS QUALITY GROCERY A. B. CASTEEL OAKWOOD .... ILLINOIS STOP AT . . . JACK CORK'S for CORKING GOOD FOOD 5C North Vermilion St., Danville, Illinois FITHIAN GRAIN COMPANY BETTER PRICES FOR FARMERS HAROLD IZARD, Manager Phones 2161 and 2281 FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS Cleve Alexander Compliments of the . . . EAST SIDE MARKET Open Sundays, Evenings and Holidays East Main St., Danville, Illinois SPORTING GOODS THE COZY INN Congratulates the Senior Class of 1943 Clothing and Equipment for Every Game DOROTHY REED, Prop. Honor Swea+ers Our Specialty Telephone 6404 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS 111 NORTH VERMILION ST. WIRE'S DRUG COMPANY TELEPHONE 1038 TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS 159 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Refresh Yourself T. J. COX Feed Store and Hatchery DRINK jhj |f| THE HOME OF THE EARLY BIRD CHICKS and PURINA CHOW Telephone 909 704-706 EAST MAIN STREET The Real Thing DANVILLE, ILLINOIS NEFF'S STORE COMPLIMENTS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE COLD DRINKS ::: CANDY GAS ::: OIL ::: FEEDS Phone 2692 NEWTOWN . . . ILLINOIS } —V GRANT'S SERVICE STATION Route 10 West of O. T. H. S. ------ Miss Crider: “Paraphrase the sentence, ‘He was bent on seeing her’.” Hannah Shumaker: “The sight of her doubled him up.” Compliments of DR. BRUCE MARTIN, DENTIST Telephone 976 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . THE DUCHESS 17 East North St., Danville, Illinois DR. J. O. FARIS COMPANY OPTICIAN ::: JEWELERS 131 East Main St. . Danville, Illinois ALLEN . . . DALBEY . . . FOREMAN LAWYERS ADAMS BUILDING DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS LOUIE GAUDINO TEXACO SERVICE OAKWOOD . . . ILLINOIS EMERSON JENKINS SHOE, HARNESS, FURNITURE AND CANVAS REPAIRING FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS Miss Masocco: “How many sets of teeth does a person have?” Harry Doney: “Three.” Miss Masocco: “Three? Name them.” Harry Doney: “Temporary, per-mament and false.” Alice F.: “You were a very tidy boy not to throw your orange peel on the floor of the bus. Where did you put it?” Clarence Fenet: “In the pocket of Louis Flessner’s coat.” -v RELIABLE WATCH REPAIRING LOUIS J. ZORETIC DODSON'S SEED STORE JEWELER ::: WATCHMAKER Field, Garden and Grass Seed Plant and Fertilizers 22 Years in Danville 18 East Main St. . . Danville, Illinois 204 WEST MAIN STREET DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . RIES-STRAUSS Phone 420 18 North Vermilion Danville, Illinois Hunter Lumber and Coal Co. HARDWARE-FENCE-SALT COAL - TILE BRIDGMAN SERVICE STATION YARDS AT ST. JOSEPH . OGDEN . ROYAL TIRES BATTERIES LUBRICATION and FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Telephone 2231 Dorothy Crawford (to animal keeper at the zoo): “Can you tell me why the giraffe has such a long neck?” OAKWOOD . . . ILLINOIS “Well,” said the zoo keeper gravely, “the giraffe’s head is so far from his body that a long neck is absolutely necessary.” ■N ✓ THE INTERSTATE Pninte ui ★ DANVILLE ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Miss Hollman had recited at length “The Landing of the Pilgrims”. Then she requested each Oakwood Coal Company pupil to draw from his or her imagination a picture of a Plymouth Rock. Bob Hart hesitated and then raised his hand. “Well, Bob, what is it?” asked Miss Hollman. ‘Please, Ma’am, do you want us to draw a hen or a rooster?” Premium Lump and Dustless Treated Stoker Coal M. E. DUNN SERVICE STATION PHONE 2181 Standard Oil Products Quaker State Motor Oil En-Arco Motor Oil OAKWOOD . . . ILLINOIS PHONE 2151 FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF . . Geo. W. Van Zandt DEALER IN CATTLE - HORSES - HOGS Telephone 5258-2 BATESTOWN.................................ILLINOIS Cromwell’s Store . . . GENERAL MERCHANDISE Everybody's Dollar Has the Same Value QUALITY : SERVICE : HONESTY QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT LOWEST PRICES TELEPHONE 2191 FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS ELLIOTT LUMBER COMPANY Cabinets, Sash, Doors, Any Millwork Made to Order AT SUBWAY 640 East Fairchild St. Phone 43 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Compliments of . . . FRANCES' BEAUTY SHOP Owned and Operated by MRS. FRANCES BEAUVOIS Telephone 5364-3 BATESTOWN . . . ILLINOIS Jack F.: “Do you think your father would be willing to help me in the future?” Betty Jo: “Well, 1 heard him say he felt like kicking you into the middle of next week.” SHEPARD'S RESTAURANT Home Cooked Meals, Fountain Service Sandwiches, Magazines, Tobaccos 24-HOUR SERVICE 16 EAST MAIN ST. :: PHONE 983 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS THE SENIOR CLASS o f943 Wish to thank the Advertisers of this Annual for helping us to make this Year Book possible. - ■ r wav.' V -