Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

THE ACORN VOLUME XXIX Published by THE CLASS OF 1945 Oakwood Township High School Muncie, Illinois O.T.H.S. HONOR ROLL ☆ 9ft Me fto Uam Robert Palmer Jack Van Zandt Reed Lewis George Crowder Harold Crowder Ritchie Doggett Donald McKee Paul Rodgers Former Faculty Members Mr. Carroll Dunn Mr. Joseph Sailor Mr. Melroy Ross Mr. Sam Blackwell Miss Martha l’ichon Mr. Asier Baker Mr. Charles Smith Mr. Robert Mirus Staff Mr. George Dinsmore Mr. Carl Hall Mr. Elmer Balbach Graduates and Former Students Gene Alverson Everett Baker Francis Baker Elmer Balbach, Jr. Fred Balbach David Bantz Earl Bantz Glen Bantz Mike Bateman Thomas Blackburn Oscar Blue Robert Burke Earl Bush Robert Barnes James Cade La Verne Carpenter Robert Casteel Kenneth Cessna Edward Chaffee Eugene Charles Clifford Childress Lewis Childress David Cole Arthur Condon Clinton Condon Richard Condon Donald Cox Ernie Cox Ferris Cramer Gordon Cromwell Donald Cromwell Donald Crowder Harold Crowder George Crowder Kenneth Crawford Arlyn Crawford Lowell Crawford Ross Crawford Willard Crawford Dean Cunningham ‘Discharged. Delbert Cunningham Glen Cunningham Robert Dailey Frank Dalbey Gerald Dalbey Lee Dalbey Ernest Davis Kenneth Dearth Joseph De Jonghe Orrie Dixon Paul Dobbles David Doggett Ritchie Doggett Wesley Doney Harry Doney Leland Downing Donald Duke Ralph Duke Glen Duke Gordon Duke Raymond Duke Howard Edwards George B. Ellis, Jr. Harold Ellis Harry Ellis, Jr. Howard Ellis John Engelman Van Engelman Robert fiyestone Bill Fagalv Robert Fagaly Clarence Fenet Clyde Finney Kenneth Foley Robert Foley Henry Fourez Jack Freeman James Freeman Ferris Gillen Ralph Goble Roger Gooch George Graham Bob Graves Samuel Graves Ralph Green Robert Green Elmer Grimes LMervin Gritten Vernie Grubb Robert Grunden Edgar Gutterridge Harry Gutterridge Jacob Gutterridge Owen Gutterridge Gene Hart John Hamilton Verle Hamilton Edward Harden, Jr. Gene Harden Gene Harris Jack Harris David Hayes James Hayes Marion Hayes Donald Haynes Clifford Hazelbaker Charles Herbold Joseph Howie Laurence Howie James Howie Robert Hughs Clarallen Hume James Hume John Hume Vernon Hunt Eldon Irvin Robert Jobe Howard Johnson Ralph Johnson Robert Johnston Cloyd Jones Vernon Jones Bob Keene Robert Kirkpatrick Gene Laden Clifford Lamb Jack Lambert Berlyn Lang Carl Largent Floyd Lee Roy Lee Walter Lee Reed Lewis Robert Leverenz Wayne Leverenz Robert Liggett Roy Long Earl Macy Lawrence Majercin George Manuel James Mason Robert Mason Walter Mason Merle Mauck Lestle Mayberry Miles McBride Gerald McBride Edwin Me Broom Edward McClure Robert McAlister Cloyd McFarland Donald McKee James McMahon Eugene McMorris Gerald Meade Robert Meade Oscar Michael Robert Michael Charles Miller Dale Miller Merle Miller John Miles Albert Mitchell Hob Moore Raymond Moore Walter Moore Wayne Montel Frank Morris Elvin Mullins Lawrence Mullins Lowell Murphy Bill Musselman Warren Musson Homer Myers, Jr. James Myers Max Myers Robert Xetf Lloyd Nelson Robert Xevvtson Floyd Xeiman Wesley Xorris James Norris William Norris Norman Oakwood Robert Osborne Jack Palmer Leo Palmer Robert Palmer Charles Payne Raymond Payne Robert Payne Rodney Payne Everett Pichon Homer Pichon John Pinegar Waverlv Pinegar Everett Peugh Chester Peugh Derow Poynter Howard Pollitt Ernest Pouilliard Paul Pouilliard Laurence Pritchard John Rebmann Cullman Reed Fay Reeves Eldon Reynolds Lowell Richards Ivan Richter Howard Richter Harold Rohrer Harrison Rogers Howard Rutan John Rutan John -Sailor Joseph Sailor Verne Saults Herman Saunders Howard Saunders Walter Shackmann Bernard Shackmann I larley Schmidt 1 larvey Schneider Albert Schramm Floyd Schramm Jack Scott James Scott James Sedgwick Hubert Seymour Charles Sexton Clyde Shepherd Dale Shepherd Glen Shutt Albert Smith Charles Smith Robert Snyder Robert G. Snyder Paul Spencer Harry Sperry Lester Sperry Raymond St. John Delbert Strong John Sullivan Hob Soloman Harry Soloman Robert Taylor Leland Tellier Louis Tellier William Tellier James Thatcher Milford Thomason Frank Thompson Ralph Thompson Walter Thompson Evelyn Tillotson Jack Toms Clyde Trimmell Donald Trimmell George Unverferth Jack Van Zandt Raymond Van Duyn Robert Walters Carlisle Watkins Dwight Watkins William Watson Everett Wheeler Eugene Wilson Wendell Wilson Merle Womacks Robert Womacks Clifford Womacks Hart Woodard Clarence Woodard Lester Wolfe Howard Wright Kenneth Youmans Andrew Young WALTER RITCHIE We, the Senior class of 1945, do respectfully dedicate this Acorn to our coach, Walter Ritchie, for his coaching success at Oakwood Township High School Board of Education Dr. O. W. Michael, President Ernest Seymour Lester Fellows Wesley Condon Glen Doney Roy Eichhorst Dr. W. T. Snider Mrs. Esther Blackburn, Secretary • ★ The Faculty Joseph A. Mason Principal—American Problems Bradley Polytechnic Institute, B.S. University of Illinois, M.S. Esther Williams Librarian, Orientation, International Relations Eastern Illinois State Teachers College University of Illinois, B.S., M.A. Walter Ritchie Coach, General Science, Chemistry, Physical Pd neat ion Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. June H. G. Monger Orientation, Business English, American Literature University of Wyoming University of Illinois, A.B. Dorothy Bowden History, Physical Education Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed. Ruth B. Reno Home Economies University of Illinois, B. S. Harold L. Xewtson Shorthand. Typing, Bookkeeping Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, B.S. I. Kenneth Jones Agriculture, Algebra Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, B.S. Lowell Flener Aeronautics, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics Southern Illinois Teachers College, B.Ed. University of Illinois GEN EVIEVE RICHA RDSON Speech, Living Things, English Mac Murray College University of Illinois, B.S. Edna Michael Music, American Literature, Trench, Girls' Guidance Bush Conservatory, B.Mus. University of Illinois, B.S., M.A. Northwestern University Justin A. Stewart Living Things, General Science, Physics Western Illinois State Teachers College Knox College, B.S. University of Illinois. Esther Blackburn Secretary, Guidance ★ Maintenance Staff Elmer Balbach Custodian, Bus Driver Layton Liggett Custodian, Bus Driver Ora Holden Custodian, Bus Driver Harold D. Bedinger Bus Driver James OXaughlin Custodian Walter D. Ritchie Dorothy Bowden Jumrs (VLauirhlin Genevieve Richardson Justin A. Stewart I.ay ton IJppett Ora Holden Setu i ClaAA. Senior Class History • • • President........................Gerald Huddleson Vice-President....................Harold Mariage Secretary.................................Barbara Boen Treasurer...................................Doris Ray- Class Representative...................Evelyn Lee Advisers.................Miss Williams, Mr. Flener Starting out with about seventy on September 3, 1941, scared and startled at what was expected of us, we soon became acquainted with the upper classmen and accustomed to the routine. On October 8, we were entertained at an initiation party. (The boys with dresses on and the girls with their overalls.) At first we didn’t like this idea, but we came to the conclusion that it was proper initiation. In fact, it was so good that in two weeks we entertained the Sophomores. After three months of vacation, sixty-six of us returned, eager and anxious, to carry on where we left off. We welcomed the Freshmen by a hilarious initiation party on the evening of October 8. November 10, the Freshmen acted as hosts and we again appeared on the scene—this time as guests. Our Junior year proved to be an active year for all of us. On October 15, we sponsored a skating party at Crystal Springs and later secured a movie, “Let’s Sing Again.” It was shown in the gym to the student body and later in Oakwood for the public. We also sold pop, hot dogs, and popcorn during noon hours and at games. However, the most important event of the first semester was the comedy play, “Brother Goose,” presented by the Dramatic Society for the benefit of our class on the evening of November 4. During the second semester, we were engaged in a magazine selling contest. Dorothy Neff, the winner, sold $75 worth of subscriptions and won a Lady Bulova watch. The Seniors entertained us with a “Sadie Hawkins Party” and we in return, in their honor, climaxed the year’s activities with a dinner-dance at the Hotel Wolford on May 19. We are back again—this time as Seniors. Our goal for this year was to publish the Acorn. Funds to finance the annual were procured from the sale of candy and from the Dramatic Society’s presentation, “A Little Honey.” In March, we entertained the Juniors at a “Hard Times Party.” The Juniors then had a formal dinner-dance in our honor at the Hotel Wolford May 17. Boys who were outstanding in athletics sometime during the four years were: Gerald Huddleson, Paul Wright, Bill Musselman, Lewis Childress, Bob Kirby, Merrill Shepherd, Norman Wolfe, Fred Schramm, and Sherman Smith. Those who have entered the service from our class are: Sherman Smith, Wayne Leverenz, Floyd Lee, Bill Musselman, Harold Mariage, Lewis Childress, Harold Divan, Ralph Goble, and Norman Wolfe. Outstanding students in speech were Dorothy Shroyer, Corliss Smoot, and Dolores O’Banion. Several members of our class have been active on the Student Council. They include: Bill Musselman, Harold Mariage, Corliss Smoot, Paul Wright, Winifred Day, Doris Ray, Evelyn Lee, and Dorothy Shroyer. The Music Department held an especial attraction for many Seniors and quite a few have been in band all four years. Wilma Sumner held the position of pianist for the Glee Club during the past three years and also played at numerous programs. The Dramatics art drew many of our members to its ranks. Its president, Corliss Smoot, is a member of our class of ’45. Other outstanding dramatic participants are: Bill Musselman, Dorothy Shro er, and Dolores O’Banion. The presidents of several of our school clubs are Seniors. They are: Charm School..............................Evelyn Lee Bachelors’ Club....................Gerald Huddleson G. A. A..............................Mabra Edenburn Home Ec. Club.................................Phyllis Sims O Club............................................Bob Kirby Wilma Sumner edited the Oak Navs; our Acorn editor was Dolores O’Banion. Dolores also received the D. A. R. award. We all look forward to graduation, and now that we have reached that goal, the memories of our four years at O. T. H. S. will remain with us always. Class Poem • • • First to our Principal, who would always recommend, Good behavior should never end, Farewell Mr. Mason and Mrs. Blackburn too, We shall always think a lot of you. Next to our teachers who taught us each day, Through Mathematics, Science and History all the way, We wouldn’t care if we all had to stay, For farewell is hard for us Seniors to say. To the Jolly Juniors, they are always on the beam, Now there is a class that really makes a team, Always ready for work and for play, That is the way we want you to stay. Now to the Sophomores with their happy smiling faces, Who can beat over all and win all the races, So long kids, we think you’re doing fine, Just keep it up, and you’ll soon be in line. Last are the Freshmen, they seem so full of fun, Hurrying down the halls to class on the run, We laugh and forget we were once like you. Lost and in the wrong class and all mixed up too. Farewell O. T. H. S. You’re really a fine school, But we now close the old door and spring open the new, The new door which leads through life we must trod. But we’ll cherish your memories every inch, mile and rod. Irene Dl rbin Senior Class GERALD HUDDLESON “Early to bed and early to rise Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Boys’ Glee Clul 1, 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Chairman 3, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, Vicc-Pres. 3; Thespians 4; O Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres 2, Sec.-Treas. 3; Hi-Y 1 ; Acorn Staff 4; Football Reserves 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Track Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Varsity 1; Class Pres. 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Sr. Play 3, 4. BARBARA BOEN “To insure peace of mind, Ignore the rules and regulations.” G.A.A. 1. 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Cluh 1, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3; Class Vicc-Pres. 1, Sec. 4; Acorn Staff 4; Jr. Play 4; Pep Club 1, 2. HAROLD MARIAGE “O Harold, O Harold! Tender and true.” Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4, Pres. 4; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Chairman 4; Student Council 2, 3, Class Rep. 2; O Club 4; Hi-Y 1 ; Acorn Staff 4; Class Pres. 1, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Football Reserves 2, 3, Varsity 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4. DORIS ELAINE RAY “I don’t believe in principle, But, oh, 1 do in interest.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Vicc-Pres. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Sec. 3; Charm School 2. 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Student Council 4, Sec.- Treas. 4; Thespians 4; Class Treas. 4; Oak News 4; Jr. Play 2; Sr. Play 3; Contest Play 4. BETTE ANDERSON “There is no love lost, sir.” Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Glub 1, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3; Pep Club 1, 2; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. RUTH BAKER “They are never alone that arc accompanied with noble thoughts.” G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Student Nurse 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 2. ROSA LEA BOYS “I think I could be a good woman if I could have five thousand years.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, Pres. 3; Pep Club 1, 2. LEWIS CHILDRESS “Although I am a pious man, I am not the less a man.” Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; O Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3; Football Reserves 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 1. CALVIN CONDON “It’s hard to be wise when one is in love.” Boys’ Glee Club 1, Sec. 1; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, Chairman 1; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, Sec.-Treas. 1; Pep Club 1, 2. Bette Anderson Louis Childress Barbara Boen Esther Williams Gerald Huddleson Harold Manage Calvin Condon Doris Ray Rosa Lee Boys i Gladine Cunningham Senior Class GLADINE CUNNINGHAM “Variety is the spice of life. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4; Girl Reserves 3, Vicc-Pres. 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Contest Play 3. WINIFRED DAY “Life is very short and very uncertain, Let us spend it as well as we can. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1 ; Charm School 2, 3, 4, Chairman 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Prog. Chairman 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, Class Rep. 3; Thespians 4; Girl Reserves 3, Sec.-Treas. 3; Class Pres. 2; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News 1, 3, 4; Contest Play 3, 4. JEAN DEARTH “Ain’t she szveet!” Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4. LEONA DIEU “She that was ever fair and never proud, Had a tongue at will and yet was never loud.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home lie. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Pep Club 1. MARY DUKES The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power. Henning High School 1, 2, 3; Charm School 4. IRENE DURBIN “As good natured a soul as e’er trod a shoe of leather.” G.A.A. 1, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3; Charm School 2, 3, 4. MABRAJEAN EDENBURN “1 love a broad margin to my life.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News 4; Pep Club 1 • Cheerleader 3, 4. ALLEN ENGELMANN “I agree with no man's opinions. I have some of my own. Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2. MAE FENNETT “Those brown eyes—you just can’t resist.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Girl Reserves 3. Senior Class RALPH GOBLE “He was ever precise in promise keeping.” Acorn Staff 4; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. BOB KIRBY “Last night at twelve 1 felt immense, But now 1 feel like thirty cents.” Urbana High 1; Bachelors' Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 3; O Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Football Reserves 2, Varsity 3, 4. EVELYN LEE “Tisn’t beauty so to speak, nor good talk necessarily. It’s just IT.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4, Vice-I’res. 4; Librarian 3, Charm School 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 1; Student Council 4, Class Rep. 4; Thespians 4; Girl Reserves 3; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News 4; Pep Club 1; Sr. Play 4. FLOYD LEE “Who does not love wine, women and song Remains a fool his zvhole life long.” Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; O Club 4; Hi-Y 2; Football Reserves 2, 3, Varsity 4; Pep Club 1. WAYNE LEVERENZ “Too much rest is rust.” Boys’ Glee Club 1 ; Bachelor’s Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. MAURICE MANN “Sire, I would rather be right than be President.” Paris High 1; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; O Club 4; Football Varsity 4. ROSANNA MARIAGE “If there is another world, she lived in bliss, If there is none, she made the best of this.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4, Sec. 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Pep Club 1. BILL MUSSELMAN “I am not one of those who do not believe in love at first sight, but I believe in taking a second look.” Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Chairman 3, Sec. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Prog. Chairman 3, 4; Band 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Thespians 4, Pres. 4; O Club 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News 3, 4; Football Reserves 1, Varsity 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 1, 2, 3, Varsity 4; Baseball 3; Speech Team 2; Pep Club 2; Jr. Play 2; Sr. Play 2, 3. DOROTHY NEFF “All her days can be summed up in two words—Wait and Hope.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2 _ Charm School 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Band 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3, 4; Acorn Staff 3, 4; Pep Club 1. Winifred Day Mary Dukes Allen Engelmann Mae Fennett Irene Durbin Jean Dearth I eona Dieu Mabra Jean Edenburn Ralph Goble Evelyn I ee Floyd Lee Senior Class DOLORES O’BANION “Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words— nor rambling in thought G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2; Thespians 4; Class Pres. 3; Acorn Staff 3, 4, Jr. Asst. Ed. 3, Editor 4; Oak News 3, 4; Jr. Play 2, 3; Contest Play 4; Speech Team 2. 3, 4: D.A.R. Award 4; Pep Club 1, 2. WANDA PAYNE “Do you not know I am a woman? When 1 think—I speak.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Librarian 1; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Oak News 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Jr. Play 4. NELS RASMUSSEN “It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should.” Rankin High 1 ; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4. Librarian 3; Acorn Staff 4; Pep Club 2. JUDITH ROSNETT “Let not your heart be troubled.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4, Chairman 4; Dramatics 1, 4; Band 3; Girl Reserves 3; Sr. Play 4. FRED SCHRAMM “His beard was grizzly! No?” Boys’ Glee Club 1, 4; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1. 2, 3, 4; O Club 3, 4- Football Reserves 2, Varsity 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 3, Varsity 4; Track 3; Baseball Varsity 3. DOROTHY SHROYER “Her stature tall—I hate a dumpy woman.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Acorn Staff 3 4 Busi- ness Mgr. 4; Oak News 3, 4; Student Council 4; Speech Team 2, 3, 4; Contest Play 4; Jr Play 2, 4; Sr. Play 3. PHYLLIS SIMS “Manner, not gold, is 'woman’s best adornment.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Kc. Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3; Dramatics Club 1. 3, 4, Chairman 1; Thespians 4; Girl Reserves 3; Class Sec.-Treas. 1, 3; Annual Staff 3; Sr. Play 3, 4; Cheerleader 2. CORLISS SMOOT “To beguile many, and be beguil'd by one.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 3, 4, Librarian 1 : Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 2, Pres. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Thespians 4; Oak News 3, 4; Acorn Staff 3, 4, Jr. Asst. Ed. 3, Asst. Ed. 4; Jr. Play 2, 3; Contest Play 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD SNIDER “To be a well favored man in the fight of fortune. Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Football Reserves 2, 4; Basketball Reserves 1, 3, 4. Senior Class WILMA SUMNER “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pianist 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Oak News 3, 4, Asst. Ed. 3, Editor 4; Acorn Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Librarian 3; Sr. Play 4. STANLEY SWAIM “Never say more than is necessary.” Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Trcas. 4; Hi-Y 1; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Chairman 3. JACK TALBERT “I am acquainted with the night. West Lebanon High 1, 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 4. HELEN LOURINE TELLIER “Her thoughts as still as the waters, Under a ruined mill.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Student Nurse 4. MARGARET ELLEN TILLOTSON She’s little, but 0 my!” G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Giri Reserves 3; Acorn Staff 4; Pep Club 2; Jr. Play 4; Librarian 4. MARILYN JANE TRIMMELL “And let all women strive to be As constant as Penelope.” Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4; Oak News 4. PAUL WRIGHT “Handsome is as handsome does.” Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4, Chairman 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Thespians 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; O Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2; Sr. Play 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4; Football Reserves 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 1. Varsity 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. NORMAN WOLFE “He was not merely a chip off the old block, Put the old block itself.” Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Thespians 4; Basketball Reserves 3; Armstrong 1 semester 3; Potomac 1 semester 4. Wayne Leverenz Bill Musselman Wanda Payne Fred Schramm Maurice Mann Dorothy Neff Nels Kasmusson Dorothy Shroyer 1 Rosanna Mariage Phyllis Sims Stanley Swaim Margaret Tillotson Jack Talbert Marilyn Trimmell Paul Wright Helen Tellier Norman Wolfe Senior Will • • • We the remaining forty-four members of the class of 1945, of Oakwood Township High School, having served our four-year term at hard mental labor with as much interruption as possible, being of unsound mind and little memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: We, the Seniors, do will and bequeath to the Juniors our American Problems class. We, the Seniors, do will and bequeath to the Sophomores our names carved on the desks. We, the Seniors, do will and bequeath to the Freshmen our reserved chairs in the office. We, the Seniors, do will and bequeath to the faculty our misdemeanors and hope they will be forgiven. We, the Seniors, do will and bequeath to the bus drivers and custodians our good times and lasting friendship. We, Bette Anderson and Barbara Boen, do will and bequeath our “wonderful” ability to skip study hall to Idabelle Seymour and Marion Wilson. I, Ruth Baker, do will and bequeath my position as snare drummer to Ray Pichon. I, Rosa Lea Boys, do will and bequeath my ability to “catch” servicemen to Alice Neff. I, Calvin Condon, do will and bequeath my frequent visits to Oakwood to Alan Payne. I, Gladine Cunningham, do will and bequeath my ability to stroll through the halls to Coralie Kinney. I, Lewis Childress, do will and bequeath my “Navy blues” to Stanley Cramer. I, Winifred Day, do will and bequeath my position as Flip’s escort to first hour class to Joy Dunn. I, Leona Dieu, do will and bequeath my love for jewelry to Mildred Schramm. We, Jean Dearth and Helen Tellier, do will and bequeath our candy selling to Fern Duquesnoy and Paulette Hadley. I, Irene Durbin, do will and bequeath my love for chemistry to Francis Ervin. We, Mary Dukes and Mae Fennett, do will and bequeath our love for the sailors to Barbara Beauvois and Frankie Canaday. I, Mabra Jean Edenburn, do will and bequeath my timidness in American Problems to Hattie. I, Allen Engelmann, do will and bequeath my love for table tennis to Mr. Mason. I, Ralph Goble, do will and bequeath my dog tags to Mr. I'lener. I. Gerald Huddleson, do will and bequeath my love for girls to Johnny Ray. I, Bob Kirby, do will and bequeath my winning way with girls to Irvin Myers. I. Wayne Leverenz, do will and bequeath my absenteeism to Kenneth Divan. We, Evelyn Lee and Corliss Smoot, do will and bequeath our constant companionship to Donna Nichols and Berneice Charles. I, Floyd Lee, do will and bequeath my very regular attendance to class to Jere Sullivan. Senior Will • • • I, Maurice Mann, do will and bequeath my position as left end on the football team to Clarence Miller. I, Harold Mariage, do will and bequeath my love to Marjorie Saunders. I, Rosanna Mariage, do will and bequeath my truck driving to Genevieve Holden. I, Bill Musselman, do will and bequeath my fun from dancing to Robert Richards. I, Dorothy Neff, do will and bequeath my love to sit at home “waiting” to Betty Shumaker. I, Dolores O’Banion, do will and bequeath my ambition to be a school teacher to Rosalee Harden. I, Wanda Payne, do will and bequeath my ability to get into trouble in eighth hour study hall to Robert Davidson. I, Nels Rasmussen, do will and bequeath my draft card to Tommy Carlton. I, Doris Ray, do will and bequeath my ability to get hooked into playing the piano at all parties to Shirley Alverson. I, Judy Rosnett, do will and bequeath my “groovy” dancing to Lorraine Hadley. I, Fred Schramm, do will and bequeath my arguments in class to Bill Jenkins. I, Dorothy Shroyer, do will and bequeath my right to wear a diamond to Wilma Smith. I, Phyllis Sims, do will and bequeath my daily visit with Ducky Scott during sixth hour study hall to Mrs. Monger. I, Richard Snider, do will and bequeath my ping-pong prowess to Shorty Unverferth. I, Wilma Sumner, do will and bequeath my trouble getting mimeograph ink on my clothes when running the newspaper to Norma Hart. I, Stanley Swaim, do will and bequeath my beauty sleeps in study hall to Edward Harper. I, Jack Talbert, do will and bequeath my red sweater to Freddie Musson. I, Margaret Tillotson, do will and bequeath my skating ardor to Bill Gones. I, Marilyn Trimmell, do will and bequeath my bashful ways to Mary Ruth Cox. I, Norman Wolfe, do will and bequeath my ability to exert so little effort and get into so much trouble to Wayne Richards. I, Paul Wright, do will and bequeath my position as center on the football squad to J. D. Albert. And last but not least, we, the Seniors, do will and bequeath all our ten-page themes to Mr. Mason. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our name, this twenty-fifth day of May, in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five. CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-FIVE Gerald HuddlESON, President Witnesses: Dennis Lewis, ’46 Junior Scorr, ’47 Norman Crawford, ’48 Senior Statistics • • • Name Likes Favorite Pastime Ambition Acts Bette Anderson John Payne Mischief Nurse Sometimes Ruth Baker French Drums Success Reserved Barbara Boen Bette Antics May 25 ' “Angelic” Rosa Lea Boys To cut up Dancing A rug Anyway Lewis Childress Marilyn Marilyn Marilyn Lovesick Calvin Condon Idabelle V-8 10.000 acres Lanky Gladine Cunningham Fithian Dates Bowl 300 For the boys Winifred Day Swimming The “Y” Jack-knife Water-logged Jean Dearth Weight-lifting Doing the right thing 10,000 lbs. Tired Leona Dieu A ripe old age Living 101 Ancient Mary Dukes Colgates Brushing teeth A new tube Brushed up Irene Durbin To drive Accidents Good driver Mannerly Mabra Edenburn Noise Talking (Hattie, of course) Knit boots Energetic Allen Engelmann Complete freedom Coon-konkin’ Einstein Occasionally Mae Fennett A rope Skipping 3 times Jumpy Ralph Goble Week-end passes Drilling Corporal Accordingly Gerald Huddleson Girls Dating Out till 11:30 Wolfish Bob Kirby Beds Sleeping Rest Often Evelyn Lee Changes Dreaming ? Smooth Floyd Lee Being noticed Procrastinating Drug-store At length cowbov Wayne Leverenz Playing hookey Fooling around K. P. Nonchalant Maurice Mann Magazines Reading Esquire Esquirish Rosanna Mariage Novels Writing to Jonas O. K. Harold Mariage Marg Wooing Undertaker Decidedly Bill Musselman Women Making eyes A harem Able Dorothy Neff Fun Jokes Ferris “ Easy does it” Dolores O’Banion Ogden Orating Ph. D. Like the best Wanda Payne Hot dogs Chattering 3 dozen Carefree Senior Statistics • • • Name Lukes Favorite Pastime Ambition Acts Nels Rasmussen Purple hats His trombone Red barn Conscientious Doris Ray Joe Corresponding Romance Different Judith Rosnett Hawaii Visiting St. Joe Bigamist Genial Fred Schramm ’Em all Crooning Admiral Lackadaisical Dorothy Shroyer “Percy” Eating Mrs. Top notch Phyliss Sims Clothes Trapping A man On the beam Corliss Smoot Shrimp Havin’ fun ‘ ‘The Moon” Assured Dick Snider Comic books Reclining Sleeping sickness All in Wilma Sumner Men Denying it Catch one Business-like Stanley Swaim Ag- Blushing A “John Deere” Shy Jack Talbert Gals Spooning Sinatra Popular Helen Tellier Puzzles Puzzling Also puzzling Puzzled Margaret Tillotson 2-step Giggling The “Met” Off key Marilyn Trimmell Lewis Clarinet Cottage Demure Norman Wolfe Hillery, Potomac Traveling Cadillac Harmless Paul Wright Knowledge Sports Who’s Who Clever Any similarity to actual persons or places is purely intentional. WHO DONE IT? v iffQ oo oo 00 o o Junior Class • • • President...................................Dennis Lewis Vice-President........................Robert Davidson Secretary-Treasurer...................Berneice Charles Class Representative..........................Don Knight Advisers.......................Mrs. Reno, Mr. Ritchie We weigh in at 6833 pounds. We have no red heads, but we have dazzling blondes in Marjorie Saunders and Robert Schnorr, and sleek brunettes in Charline Patterson and “Hattie” Scott. About ten four-eyes also make up our class. Irvin Myers is our lazy one, (plus about fifty others). Our group includes sleepy Jere Sullivan and “Sleepy” Richards, Studious Betty Goble and Bob Crawford, energetic Jerry Andrews and Marjorie Dedlow, smiling Myrtle Pichon and Gene Carlton, giggling Don Knight and Frances Ervin, mischievous Alice Neff, athletic Marian Wilson, two sailors, James Howie and Ferris Cramer, and one discharged veteran, Miles McBride. Well, as you Can see, we have all types in our class and such people as these have made the year an outstanding one at O.T.H.S. The Junior Class was well represented in athletic. Jerry Andrews and Ferris Cramer won letters in football. Others participating were Wayne Scott, Irvin Myers, and Bob Crawford. In basketball, there were six lettermen: Wayne Scott, Don Knight, Dennis Lewis, Irvin Myers, Jerry Andrews, and Robert Richards. Others playing were Bob Crawford and Bill Jenkins. On November 10, the Juniors presented their annual play, “Are You Mr. Butterworth ?”, an exciting mystery. Those of our class taking part were Evelyn Liggett, Oscar Grubb, Bob Crawford, Marjorie Saunders, and Jerry Andrews. There were several in the Dramatics Society: Betty Shumaker was secretary. On the Speech Team were Evelyn Liggett, Bob Crawford, and Marjorie Dedlow. The Junior Class had two nominees for Harvest Moon Queen: Beverly Miller and Donna Nichols. Beverly was crowned queen. The F.F.A. officers were Juniors: Don Knight, president; Robert Richards, vice-president; Irvin Myers, reporter; and Wayne Scott, sentinel. The Student Council president is a Junior, Bob Crawford, who led the council through a very successful year. We were disappointed before the Christmas vacation because we had not received our rings, but the joy of receiving them when we returned to school erased all traces of sorrow. The yearly magazine sale was sponsored by our class. We set our goal at $1,000, and with the cooperation of all the students, reached our goal. Jerry Andrews and Myrtle Pichon were the outstanding salesmen. The climax to our year of activities was the Junior-Senior Prom, an Old Fashioned Garden dance, held at the Hotel Wolford, Danville, on May 17. JUNIOR ROLL Tot Row—B. Ferris, B. Crawford, J. Andrews, V. 11 o.ikes, K. Richards, W. Scott, K. Harper, E. Carlton, B. Jenkins, J. Sullivan. Fifth Row—M. Saunders, I). Nichols, I,. Fourez, B. Applegate, W. Walton, M. Pichon, 1,. Riley, J. Dunn, C. Patterson. Fourth Row—N. Hart. M. Wilson, V. LaMar, C. Lomax, R. Schnorr, (). Grubb, M. McBride, I). Poynter, E. Richter, B. Shumaker. Third Rou- E. Dolbee, B. Beauvois, F. Duquesnoy, E. Liggett, A. Neff, W. Smith, B. Womacks, V. Casteel, A. Smith. Second Row—lJ. Hadley, A. Sullivan, F. McPherson, I). Hawkins, A. Grihbons, B. Goble, M. Dedlow, B. Miller, F. Ervin. First Row—Mr. Ritchie, R. Davidson, D. Knight. D. Lewis, I. Myers, B. Charles, Mrs. Reno. Are Voo Hr Botteruorth • Sophomore Class • • • President..........................Junior Scott Vice-President.......................John Ray Secretary-Treasurer..........Robert Unverfertli Representative..................Clarence Miller Advisers............ Miss Bowden, Mr. Newtson The sixty-four Sophomores that reported for school on September 3, in the year of 1944, enjoyed a very successful school year. As was customary, the Sophomores entertained the Freshmen on the evening of October 8. The Freshman return party was held on the following November 12. The Sophomores were represented on the gridiron by Johnny Ray, Bob Cox, Melvin Gooch, and Harlan Lee. The latter two won manager’s letters. In basketball, Junior Scott and Cliffton Cunningham were lettermen. Cliff got his via the manager’s route. Mary Frances Canaday was elected by the students and teachers to be one of our cheer leaders. In the intra-mural basketball meets, the boys placed second, and the girls first. Barbara Hobick and Idabelle Seymour were stars for the girls. Don Crowder won a letter in football. In December he chose to end his school days for the Navy, and was greatly missed by the entire school. Being outstanding in school activities, the Sophomores began a hot-lunch program in February. They worked out the menus in Living Things class. These menus were posted each week on the Bulletin Board, and the cost of each meal was twenty cents. In connection with Living Things, a victory garden was planted by the Sophomores in the spring. Both these activities originated through Miss Richardson and Mr. Stewart, the teachers of the new class. It was on February 23 that the Sophomores presented the show, “Ghost Breakers” to increase their treasury. SOPHOMORE ROLL Top Roil� J. Albert, B. Dimmitt, G. Dunavan, B. Terry, C. Snyder, K. Trimble, K. Sartain. H. Lee, IL Cox. B. Gones. Fifth Rou'—1). Wright, P. Trimmell, M. Schramm, K. Dodge, B. Smith, R. Harris, G. Trimmell, M. See, D. Holden. Fourth Rote—M. Gooch. J. Divan, F. Musson, N. Hawkins, J. Kennedy, B. Smoot, C. Cunningham, B. Henline, M. Calvert, T. Carlton. Thud Roto—B. Vinson, I. Seymour, B. Baihach. H. Hamilton, D. Beauvois, K. Divan, h. Gribbins. B. Hobick, II. Scott. Second Rote— M. Poulliard, G. McBride, K. Walker, IL Draper, M. Canaday, L. Harper, J. Moran. K Neff, L, Harden, V. Gillen. First Roto—D. Jonah, M. Cox, M. Musson, Miss Bowden. J. Ray, C. Miller, B. Unverferth. Mr. Newtson. Names Not Listed—D. Crowder, J. Divan, L. Dolbee, A. Gribbins, A. Kinney, J. Leach, R. Lindsey, O. Miller, J. Mitchell, J. Shutt, P. Trimmell, M. Woodard. Freshman Class • • • President........................Norman Crawford Vice-President..................................John Boen Secretary-Treasurer................Douglas Bedinger Class Representative............................Paul Renter Advisers................Miss Richardson, Mr. Jones Our class started out seventy-nine strong. We blundered around the first few days, bumped into students while we were going in the front door and out the back door of the study hall, stumbled up the wrong stairs, and “beg your pardon”—ed for getting in Mr. Stewart’s class when we should have been in Miss Williams’. But the greenness is wearing off now and we are beginning to feel worldly wise. The Sophomores thoroughly initiated us on September 29. The order of the day was pigtails, green bows for the girls, and heavily applied make-up and green wrist bands for the boys, with all of us turning around three times at intervals. The initiation was climaxed by an evening party of games and food. On October 18, we returned the favor and showed the Sophomores what really good hosts the Freshmen could be. A series of contests were held with the guests winning the necktie race (nearly strangling some of their esteemed members in the process), and the hosts winning the potato race. We realize that Freshmen are not usually considered grown up, especially when we have such people as Patricia Cessna at 4 feet 8)4 inches, and Raymond Pichon at 4 feet 10)4 inches; but on the other hand, the dignity of Anita Shrover at 5 feet 9 inches, and Don Goodwin’s 6 feet tends to disprove that idea. Even at this early date potential artists and athletes have been discovered. Wayne Richards, an accomplished pianist; Norma Izard, a lilting soprano; Shirley Alverson, a member of the Speech Team; Juanita Hammack, “Scoots” in the Senior Play. Jo Ann Davis and Marilyn Newtson are reporters for the Oak Nezvs. A skillfully played zone defense made it possible for us to win first in the intra-mural tournament. Our players were Bill O’Banion, Bill Saunders, Bob Blackwell, John Thedick, Stanley Gooch, Paul Renfer, Douglas Bedinger, Bob Howie, and our captains Bill LaMar and Norman Crawford. FRESHMAN ROLL Top Row—H. Miller, B. Blackwell. C. Young, Y. Richards, Y. Higgins, B. LaMar, R. Richter, B. Howie, S. Wheeler. J. Thedick. C. Neal. Sixth Row—C. Nichols, S. Wheeler, S. Cramer, J. Burns, B. O’Banion, B. Irvin, G. Carey, B. Saunders, G. Mitchell, R. Burke. Fifth Rote—A. Kinney, M. Rice, B. Burns, I,. Smith. K. Rogers, A. Shroyer, B. Knight. M. Pichon. L. Gohlc, V. Knight, R. Harden, M. Sandlin. Fourth Row—R. tPichon. G. Cox, A. Payne, C. Martin, M. Minser, E. Farnum, W. Kibler, G. Mullins, G. Reese, S. Gooch. Third Row B. Morris. J. Lindsey, V. Fourez, P. Mullen, N. Izard, N. Cork, G. Holden, S. Alverson, J. Greer, C. Hawkins, B. Schnelle, C. Norgaar. Second Row—Mr. Tones. J. Jenkins, 1 . Renfer, J. Boen, X. Crawford, I). Bedinger, J. Davis, M. Newtson, L. Hadley, Miss Richardson. First Row—C. Kinney, M. Smith. J. Tammack, T. Tellicr, A. Goble, E. Holden, E. Peak, P. Cessna. A’ot Appearing—J. Miller, R. Wilson, 1). McClure, G. Miller, I). Goodwin, B. Charles, J. Jenkins, W. Hogue, L- Harris. ActilMti l o o o o o o o o o O o u O U O o o o u Music Organizations • • • The music organization this year included approximately an enrollment of two hundred and ten students. The Beginning Girls’ Glee Club, numbering forty girls, elected the following girls as officers: President, Jo Ann Davis; Vice-president, Anita Shroyer; Secretaries, Alice Goble and Marilyn Newtson; and Librarians, Coralie Kinney and I helma I ellier. I wenty-five boys formed the Beginning Boys' Glee Club. They elected as officers: President, Stanley Cramer; Vice-president, Norman Crawford; Secretaries, Charles Martin and Edward Farnum; and Librarians, Alan Payne and John Boen. Advanced Girls’ Glee Club, with an enrollment of sixty girls, chose the following officers: President, Evelyn Liggett; Vice-president, Evelyn Lee; Secretaries, Norma Hart and Rosanna Mariage; and Librarians, Idabelle Seymour and Barbara Hobick. The Advanced Boys’ Glee Club, with a membership of twenty-two, selected as President, Harold Mariage; Vice-President, John Ray; Secretaries, Cliff Cunningham and Clarence Miller; and Librarians, Merrill Shepherd and Bob Crawford. The Beginning Instrument Class organized with fourteen members, and consists of brass, woodwind and percussion sections. BAND 'Top Row—M. Newtson. L. Harden, I McPherson, 11. Miller, M. Pedlow, W. Richards, B. Smith, B. Bal-bach, B. Crawford, N. Rasmussen, C. Condon. Third Rou'—C. Patterson, G. Trimmell, I). Wright, M. Canaday, 1J. Patterson, A. Neff, O. Grubb, M. See, T. Carlton. C. Cunningham, M. Musson. Second Row—M. Trimmell. B. Shumaker, G. McBride, P. Trimmell, B. Vinson, K. Carlton. R. Richards, K. Neff, B. Hobick, I. Myers. First Row—E. Gribbins, W. Pay, F. Liggett, N. Hart. W. Sumner, V. Gillen, M. Edenburn, F. Duquesnoy, Miss Michael, P. Hawkins, B. Womacks, P. Neff, E. Walker. ADVANCED GIRLS’ GLEE CLUI5 Top Row—C. Smoot, P. Ray, L. Hadley, V. Gillen, M. Pedlow, L. Riley, C. Patterson, B. Smith, E. Podge, D. Hawkins, D. Holden, I). Shroyer, J. Rosnett. M. FennetP, G. Trimmell. Third Roxy B. Miller V. Casteel, E. Gribbins, K. Neff, L. Harden. W. Smith, H. Tellier. M. See, D. Wright, P. Trimmell, B. Beauvois, W. Payne, P. Sims, B. Vinson, P. Patterson. Second Row—J. Dearth, M. Trimmell, K. Walker, B. Draper, M. Canaday, E. Richter, B. Balbach, D. O’Banion. H. Scott. V. LaMar, R. Harden, V. Knight. M. Rice, P. McPherson, M. Cox. First Row—Miss Michael, W. Sumner, I. Seymour, B. Hobick. R. Mariage, N. Hart, E. Liggett, M. Tillot-son, G. Cunningham. M. Musson, L. Pieu, L. Harper, B. Boen, B. Anderson. BEGINNING GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row—J. Hammock, J. Jenkins, B. Burns, N. Izard. S. Alverson, G. Holden, B. Knight. K. Rogers, M. Pichon, L. Goble, J. Lindsey, L. Smith. A. Kinney, M. Smith. Second Row—P. Cessna, N. Cork, B. Morris, P. Mullen, V’. Fourez, C. Hawkins, J. Greer, C. Norgaar, B. Schnelle, L. Hadley, E. Holden, E. Peak. First Row—A. Shroyer, Miss Michael, J. Davis, pianist; M. Newtson, C. Kinney, T. Tellier, A. Goble. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row—F. Lee, D. Beauvois, B. Unverferth, J. Divan, R. Snider, G. Punovan, B. Ferris, K. Trimble, S. Swaim. F. Schramm, H. Lee, B. Pimmitt, N. Hawkins, M. Calvert, O. Grubb, Sf. Gooch, T. Carlton. Second Row- G. Cox, G. Reese, S. Wheeler, J. Burns, 11. Miller, P. Bcdinger, S. Wheeler, B. Howie, B. LaMar, G. Carey, B. O’Banion, G. Mitchell, R. Burke, G. Mullins, R. Pichon. First Row—C. Miller, J. T). Albert, B. Crawford, C. Cunningham, J. Ray, H. Mariage, E. Farnum. J. Boen, N. Crawford, S. Cramer, C. Martin, A. Payne. Seated—W. Richards, pianist1, Miss Michael. The band assembled with a membership of forty-five and elected the following officers: President, Merrill Shepherd; Secretary, Dorothy Neff; Librarian, Marjorie Dedlow; Quartermaster, Irvin Myers, assisted by Betty Shumacher; Drum Majorettes, Mary Woodard and Elizabeth Gribbins. Nels Rasmussen was elected president the second semester to fill a vacancy in that office. The band performed with letter formations at the home football and basketball games and played for the two class plays. The main events during the year were the Christmas Program combined with the Dramatic Society and the Spring Music Program. Music Recital The ninth annual music program under the direction of Miss Edna Michael was presented by the music department on the evening of March 29, in the new gymnasium. The program included the following numbers: 1. “Star Spangled Banner”.....................Francis Scott Key 2. “Lyceum Overture”.....................................Taylor 3. “Vienna Dreams”..................................Sieczynski 4. “On the Mall”......................................Goldman Band 5. “Friend of Mine”...................................Sanderson Mixed Chorus 6. “Gavotte”.............................................Gossec Dance by members of Beginning Girls’ Glee Club, accompanied by Winifred Day and Wilma Sumner 7', “On the Lagoon”.....................................Brahms 8. “Oh for Wings”.................................Mendelssohn Beginning Girls’ Glee Club 9. “Spanish Dance”.........................................King Members of Advanced Girls’ Glee Club and special band 10. “Amapola”...........................................Lacalle 11. “Cucaracha”.........................................Riegger Beginning Boys’ Glee Club 12. “Patriotic Tap Dance”..................................Lock Members of Girls Glee Club 13. “Your Land and My Land”.............................Romberg 14. “Marching Along Together”................Pola and Steininger Advanced Boys’ Glee Club 15. “Judy’s Overture”...................................Buchtel 16. “School Days”.......................................Buchtel Beginning Instruments 17. “Waltz”...............................................Yoder Members of Advanced Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs 18. “My Hero”................................Strauss and Scotson 19. “Desert Song”..................................... Romberg Advanced Girls' Glee Club 20. “Stardust”.......................................Carmichael Two Pianists: Wilma Sumner and Wayne Richards 21. “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”.......................Bland Mixed Chorus 22. “God Bless America”..................................Berlin Audience and Mixed Chorus Home Economics Club • • • President.....................................Phyllis Sims Vice-President..................................Betty Goble Secretary.....................................Deloris Wright Treasurer......................................Evelyn Liggett Adviser....................................Mrs. Reno The year’s activities were launched on November 10, when some of the girls were given an opportunity to put their Home Economics lessons into practice. These girls served at a Lions’ Club Banquet. On the evening of November 14, twenty-three Freshmen were formally initiated into the club. Earlier in the evening, a rollicking wiener roast was held on the far side of the dam. After everyone had plenty to eat, they went back to the gym for an exciting evening of entertainment. Lights out at 10:30 and everyone “enjoyed” a good night’s sleep on the gym floor. A Thanksgiving party was held on November 28 in a gaily decorated gym. The members and their guests enjoyed an evening of mixed entertainment. On February 14, the Home Ec. Club and the F.F.A. teamed up and sponsored a Valentine Day party. This year, for the first time, the Home Ec. Club and Charm School were joined as co-sponsors of the annual Mother and Daughter Tea, the Home Ec. girls having charge of refreshments and serving. The Home Ec. chapter is affiliated with the National Home Economic Association which has just been formed this year. HOME EC. Top Row—C. Smoot, R. Day, M. Bichon, B. Knight, M. Schramm, R. Harris, L. Fourez, B. Applegate, C. I Patterson, B. Smith, M. Bichon, L. Riley, I). Holden, A. Shroyer, K. Rogers, R. Manage, M. Fennett, W. Bayne. Fifth Row—R. Boys, W. Day. M. See, H. Tellier, N. Hart, B. Beauvois, M. Saunders, B. Shumaker, D. Shroyer, J. Rosnett. I). Nichols, M. Edenburn, A. Neff, I). Hawkins, B. Miller. Fourth Row A. Kinney, K. Beak. J. Lindsey, Y. Gillen. K. Richter, M. Dedlow, J. Dearth, F. Duquesnoy, B. Vinson, H. Scotr, B. Balbach, W. Smith, K. Neff, V. Casteel. B. Womacks, V. LaMar, K. Dolbee, I). Boynter. Third Row—L. Goble, K. Holden, M. Xewtson, J. Davis, S. Alverson, N. Izard, A. Smith, M. Poulliard, 1. Durbin. M. Trimmell, V. Fourez, B. Hadley. W. Sumner, G. Holden, C. Hawkins, M. Smith, L. Dieu, B. Schnelle, C. Norgaar. Second Row—B. Anderson, M. Musson, J. Greer, I). CV Ban ion, D. Wright, P. Sims, B. Goble, E. Liggett. Mrs. Reno, adviser, M. Cox, L. Hadley, B. Morris, L- Harper, M. Tillotson. First Row—B. Been. A. Gribbins, B. Charles, F. Me 1 Pierson, T. Tellier, J. Hammock, A. Goble, G. Cunningham, N. Cork, C. Kinney, B. Cessna, B. Patterson. F.F.A. QUEENS Front Row—D. Nichols, M. Edenburn. B. Miller, N. Izard, I. Seymour. Rack Rote—N. Rasmussen, S. Swaim, D. Knight, G. Dunovan, I Myers. Future Farmers • • • President..... Vice-President. Secretary..... Treasurer..... Reporter...... Watchdog...... Adviser....... ....Don Knight .Robert Richards ...Stanley Swaim Nels Rasmussen ....Irvin Myers ....Wayne Scott .......Mr. Jones The Oakvvood chapter completed another successful year at the fairs. The club was well represented at the Georgetown Vo-Ag. show and the county fair at Fairmount. The second Harvest Moon Ball was held October 27. Beverly Miller was elected queen of the dance. Her attendants were Mabra Edenburn, Donna Nichols, Idabelle Seymour, and Norma Izard. On February 14. the F.F.A. and the Home Economics Club held a joint party in the new gym. Phyllis Sims was “master” of ceremonies of a blind date bureau. Stanley Swaim was elected the best showman and Nels Rasmussen was chosen the best all-around agricultural student. Top Ron —B. O’Banion, X. Crawford, G. Dunovan, H. Gee, C. Condon, E. Harper, K. Trimble, J. Albert, X. Hawkins, B. Irwin. Third Row—C. Lomax, M. Gooch, II. Dimmitt, V. Richards, B. Cox. R. Burke. Second Row—A. Payne, R. Davidson, F. Musson, M. Minser, H. Miller, R. Schnorr, W. Kibler, G. Cox. Seated—I. Myers, W. Scott, S. Swaim, I). Knight, R. Richards, X. Rasmussen. Mr. Jones, adviser. Student Nurses As one of the several projects in 1944-45, the Home Economics Club supplied the furnishings for the first aid room. The room has proven useful and many new comforts have been added for the convenience of the patients. Wintress Walton was chosen to head the nursing staff with the following girls as her assistants: Berneice Charles, Hazel Scott, Joyce Moran, Esther Dolbee, Paulette Hadley, Helen Tellier, Marilyn Trimmell, and Jean Mitchell. Under the general direction of Mrs. Blackburn, the girls kept the room clean and took care of the students who were ill. Dramatics Society President...........................................Corliss Smoot Vice-president.............-........................ Paul Wright Secretary-treasurer..............................Betty Shumaker Program Chairmen..................Bill Musselman, Boh Crawford Adviser...........................................Miss Richardson Tryouts for membership were held at the first of the school year. The new members were initiated into the club at the second meeting. Due to a specific membership, the two clubs, Red and Green Maskers, were joined. A mystery comedy, Arc You Mr. Butterworth?, was presented on November 10 and was sponsored by the Junior Class. The cast was chosen and directed by Miss Richardson. They arc: Dan Meredith................ Tommy....................... Kat........................ Mrs. Benson................. Mack McGinnis............... Virginia Blair............... Miss Arabella Van Cleve..... Leon Bashinsky.............. Helen Worth................. Sylvia Delaney.............. Telegraph Boy............... Guests..................«... Extras...................... Mr. Buttcrworth.............. ............ Jerry Andrews .............Tommy Carlton .........Margaret Tillotson ............—..Wanda Payne ..................John Ray ..........Barbara Goodwin ............Dorothy Shroyer ................Oscar Grubb ...............Barbara Boen .........Marjorie Saunders ..............Melvin Gooch Betty Goble, Clarence Miller ...Fred Schramm, Mr. Flener ..............Bob Crawford The combined Dramatics and Music Departments presented the Christmas program on December 21. “The Christmas Carol” was enacted by members of the Dramatics Society and Speech class. The prologue was read by Gerald Huddleson and Paul Wright. The spring play, presented on April 20 for the benefit of the Senior Class, was entitled A Little Honey. Miss Richardson selected and directed the cast, which included: Jerry.....................................Mary Frances Canady Albert............................-...............Jerry Andrews Diana...........................-.................Phyllis Sims Scoots........................................Juanita Hammock Mrs. Minton.....................................Dolores Poynter Dolores...........................................Wilma Sumner Mr. Minton....................................Gerald Huddleson Tom Corning........................................Paul Wright Eve................................................Evelyn Lee Mrs. Simmons........................................Joyce Dunn Grandmother....................................... Judy Rosnett Sure-Shot Man.....................................Irvin Myers The year’s activities were climaxed by a formal dance held in May. SPEECH TEAM Standing—M. Dedlow, V. Day, Miss Richardson, adviser, V. Casteel, S. Alverson. Seated—M. Sanders, C. Smoot, I). Ray, B. Crawford, 1). Shroyer, I). O’Banion, E. I.iKKctt. DRAMATICS SOCIETY Top Row—M. Gooch, O. Grubb, B. Crawford, N. Crawford, V. Richards, H. Lee, F. Schramm, C. Miller H. Manage, C. Cunningham, J. Ray, G. Huddleson, I. Andrews. Fourth Row—P. Sims, M. See, 1. Rosnett, C. Patterson, W. Walton, A. Shroyer, I). Shroyer, M. Eden burn, J. Dunn, W. Day, Is. llobick, M. Saunders, D. Ray. Third Row—N. Izard, S. Alverson, F. Duquesnoy, A. Smith, B. Miller, M. Dedlow, I). Hawkins, T. Carl ton, M. Xcwtson, I. Davis, B. Boen, G. Cunningham, D. O’Banion. V. Sumner. Second Rote A. Goble. X. Hart, V. Casteel, D. Poynter. G. McBride, E. Walker, I.. Harden, C. Kinney B. Draper, M. Canady, B. Beauvois, M. Cox, E. Liggett. First Row—J. Hammock, M. Tillotson, L. Harper, B. Goble, B. Musselman, C. Smoot, P. Wright, B. Shu maker, W. Payne, Miss Richardson, adviser, P. PaBterson. THESPIANS Standing—V. Casteel, G. Huddleson, Miss Richardson, adviser. J. Andrews, E. Liggett. Seated—D. Ray, C. Smoot, P. Wright, B. Musselman, I). Shroyer, W. Day, D. O’Banion. Speech Team A complete speech team participated in the preliminary contest, held on March 10 at Georgetown. The entrants were rated as follows: Dorothy Shroyer................Fighting Women......Superior Evelyn Liggett.................Alice in Wonderland....Superior Dolores O’Banion...............We Too Were There-.Excellent Marjorie Dedlow................Lilacs ......... Excellent Shirley Alverson...............Gettysburg .......... Good Bob Crawford...................Dumbarton Oaks.........Good One act from Nine Girls” was entered in the contest and received a rating of excellent. The cast included: Jane...........................................Dorothy Shroyer Freida.........................................Doris Kay Alice..........................................Dolores O’Banion Eve............................................Corliss Smoot Mary...........................................Winifred Day Sharon.........................................Marjorie Saunders Stella...........................................Vera Casteel The sectional speech contest was held at Champaign on March 24, with twenty-one schools participating. Those who competed placed as follows: Dorothy Shroyer....................Original Oration...........Third Bob Crawford.......................Extemporaneous ...........Second Evelyn Liggett......................Comedy Reading............Third Shirley Alverson...................Serious Reading............Tenth Marjorie Dedlow....................Verse Reading......-...Fourth Dolores O’Banion...................Oratorical Declamation____Second • • • Thespians President...............................................Bill Mussclman Vice-president.......................................Dorothy Shroyer Secretary-treasurer.....................................Paul Wright Sponsor................................... Miss Richardson A new and very popular organization was installed into O.T.H.S. curriculum last fall. It is called the National Thespian Honor Society for High Schools and it requires leadership, dramatic ability and high scholarship of its members. The Champaign Troupe 106 initiated the Oak wood Troupe 62 into the National Organization on November 27, 1944 with a very appropriate formal candle-light ceremony. After dinner together in Room 24, eleven members of the Junior and Senior classes were initiated. These charter members were: Corliss Smoot, Bill Mussclman, Paul Wright, Gerald Huddleson, Jerry Andrews, Winifred Day, Dorothy Shroyer, Vera Casteel, Evelyn Liggett, Doris Ray, and Dolores O’Banion. The November meeting, held at Miss Richardson’s home, was an informal get-together. The members spent the evening listening to a radio play and elected officers. In December the troupe enjoyed a dinner at the DcLuxc restaurant in Danville, where the business meeting was held. After the meeting they attended the Red Maskers’ production, “Junior Miss,” at the Palace Theatre. The Thespians and members of the Dramatics Club had a splendid opportunity in January to see a matinee performance of “Romeo and Juliet.” It was presented by' the Illini Theater Guild Players in Lincoln Hall at the University of Illinios. The Thespians were allowed to go back-stage to sec the set and meet the performers, many of whom were friends of the sponsor. Miss Richardson. After the play the Thespians attended a dinner at the Illini Union Building as guests of the Champaign Thespian Troupe. Troupe 62 held a farewell party on January 31. for their president. Bill Mussclman, who was leaving for the Navy. The choice of entertainment was given to the guest of honor, and the members attended the Danville-Veedersburg basketball game. After the game the troupe assembled at Arnholt’s for refreshments and to present Bill with a gift to show appreciation for his services to the club. A formal initiation service was held in February for the second semester Thespian candidates. The candle-light service was very impressive and 10 new members were admitted to the troupe. These were: Marjorie Saunders, Phyllis Sims, Wanda Payne, Evelyn Lee, Wilma Sumner, Bob Crawford, Norman Wolfe, Betty Shumaker, Oscar Grubb, and Marjorie Dedlow. Student Council President....................................Hoi) Crawford Vice-president...............................Bill Musselman Secretary-treasurer ..............................Doris Ray Advisers............................Miss Michael, Mr. Mason This year the Student Council has continued to forward the aims of the organization: (1) To promote the general welfare of the school. (2) To arouse school spirit. (3) To provide opportunity for student cooperation and participation in the management of school affairs. On October 21, the Student Council attended the District convention at Champaign. The following activities were under the direction of the Student Council this past year: (1) Addition of stars to the service flag. (2) The Red Cross drive. (3) The March of Dimes drive. (4) Dancing lessons for students. (5) Acquainting the freshmen with the customs and rules of the school. (6) Sale of soft drinks during the noon hours and at games. (7) Planting a tree on the campus. (8) Primary election to teach the students how to vote. One of the greatest activities of the Council, and with the cooperation of the student body, was a drive to beautify the campus. With the ideas gained from this year’s work, with the new and capable members and officers, and with the cooperation and support of the faculty and the student body, the Student Council shall function even more efficiently and shall exert an even greater influence on the life of the school. Seated—Mr. Mason, adviser, It. Musselman, Miss Michael, adviser, B. Crawford, I). Ray. Standing—P. Renfer. C. Miller. V. Casteel, It. Goble, I). Poynter, E. Liggett, C. Smoot, V. Day, I). Shroyer, J. Andrews, I). Knight, P. Wright. Oak News The “Oak News,” published every month, is designed to be a medium of cooperation and understanding between the faculty and the students, and to increase school spirit. An informative, interesting newspaper, it gives the current news about school clubs, classes, music organizations; the juiciest school gossip, entertaining features, jokes, cartoons, sports events, editorials, and the honor roll. It is our paper, recording our thoughts and opinions; we hope the class of ’45 will have many happy memories when reading their old issues of the Oak News. Seated—B. Musselman (Reporter), M. Edenburn (Sports editor), C. Smoot. (Club ed.), W. Day (Class ed.), N. Hart (Asst, ed.), W. Sumner (Editor-in-chief), Mr. Newtson (Adviser), I). Shroyer (Feature ed.). Standing—C. Cunningham (Reporter), .M. Tillotson (Reporter), W. Payne (Dramatics), M. Trimmell (Charm School), I). Ray (Home Ec.), I. Myers (F.F.A., Junior Class), B. Goble (Student Council), M. N ewtson (Freshman reporter), I. Seymour (Sophomore reporter), D. (VBanion (Senior reporter). Not Appearing—E. Lee (Artist), R. Baker (G.A.A.), T. Carlton (Sports rejjorter). Acorn Staff Standing—A. Neff (Advertising), N. Rasmussen (F.F.A.), B. Musselman (Jokes), A. Engleman (Calendar), M. Tillotson (Snaps), J. Andrews (Advertising), M. Trimmell (Music), M. Deolow (Jr. Associate editor). B. Goble (Jr. Associate editor), IJ. Wright (Sports), B. Boen (Senior Class), G. Huddle-son (Sports), D. Lewis (Junior Class). Seated—W. Day (G.A.A.), 1). Neff (Advertising), M. Edenburn (Snaps), Mrs. Monger (Adviser), C. Smoot (Assistant editor), I). O'Banion (Editor-in-chief), I). Shroyer (Circulation Mgr.), W. Sumner. (Alumni), H. Mariage (Advertising). Not Appearing—E. Lee (Dramatics, Artist). Girls’ Athletic Association • • • President..................... Mabra Edenburn Vice-President.........................Marion Wilson Secretary..........................Norma Hart Treasurer...............................Wanda Payne Adviser..................................Miss Bowden The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization for furthering an interest in sports among the girls. Our organization boasted a membership of forty-two. Twenty-eight girls joined at the first of the year, fourteen became members at the beginning of the second semester. On March 14-15, the inter-class basketball tournament was held. The Sophomores came out the victors, copping first place. The Juniors emerged as second best, and the Seniors landed in third highest spot. The club meetings were held once a month after school. At that time, the girls were given an opportunity to participate in athletics. G.A.A. Tof' Row—B. Charles. F. Duquesnoy, G. Holden. A. Shroyer, B. Hobick, I.. Fourez, J. Davis. T. Tellier. Second Row—M. Newtson, M. Cox, C. Patterson, I. Seymour, P. Patterson, A. Goble. First Row—Miss Bowden, adviser, I.. Dieu, W. Payne, M. Wilson, M. Edenburn, N. Hart, 1). Neff, J. Rosnett. P. E. First Row—T. Tellier, W. Smith, F. Duquesnoy, G. Holden. W. Payne. B. Shumaker. J. Dunn. V. Knight. Second Row—M. Cox. M. Newtson. B. Hobick. I. Seymour, X. Hart, E. Grihbins, A. Shroyer. P. Patterson. Third Row—F. Irvin. A. Goble. M. Rice. M. Edenburn, J. Rosnett. M. Pichon, L. Riley, B. Charles. Fourth Rou—M. Wilson, J. Davis, M. Smith. I). Neff, L. Fourez. C. Patterson, D. Wright, I,. Dieu. Miss Bowden, instructor, standing. FACULTY Back Row—Mr. Ritchie. Miss Bowden. Mr. Jones. Mrs. Reno. Mr. Stewart. Mrs. Monger, Mr. Newtson. Front Row—Miss Richardson, Mrs. Blackburn. Mr. Mason, Miss Michael, Miss Williams. CHARM SCHOOL Back Row—V. Casteel. K. Liggett, F. Rosnett. C. Patterson. W. Day. Front Row—D. Neff, Miss Michael, M. Trimmell. BACHELORS’ CLUB Back Rote—H. Manage, P. Wright. B. Crawford. C. Miller. Front Row—G. Huddleson. Mrs. Blackburn. B. Musselman. LIBRARIANS Left to Ritjht— E. Richtter, A. Shroyer, Miss Williams, G. McBride, I). Holden, H. Scott (standing), M. Tillotson, D. Shroyer. Bachelor’s Club The purpose of the first meeting of the Bachelors’ Club, held September 19, was to elect new officers. The officers and chairmen elected were: President..........................................Gerald Huddlcson Secretary...................................Ferris Cramer Chairman of O Group................. .......Clarence Miller Chairman of T Group...........................Don Crowder Chairman of H Group........................Harold Mariage Chairman of S Group.........................Bob Crawford Adviser..............................................Mrs. Blackburn On the evening of September 25, the Bachelors’ Club Board stayed after school to have a meeting. The board decided that the club would try : (1) To raise the standard for its members in school and community citizenship. (2) To help the boys learn how to conduct themselves socially. (3) To have them form a dependable code of honor, and (4) To consider and select a suitable job. The board decided to have group rating cards and the group with the highest number of points at the end of every six weeks would be honored. They decided to have bowling teams, swimming teams, and to teach the boys how to dance. The board and adviser, Mrs. Blackburn, had supper together with the cooks, Gene Miller and Bob Blackwell. During the school year two names have been added to the Man of the Week list for honors: Gerald Huddlcson and Wayne Scott. Two more names will be added before the end of the year. On December 13 the Bachelor Club lost two of its officers to the Navy: Ferris Cramer and Don Crowder. Bill Mussclman and Paul Wright were added to the Board in place of the boys who were leaving. The Bachelors’ Club adopted a jacket which over 90c r of the club members purchased. On Wednesday, February 21, Sgt. Tom Grillo, a veteran of the African, Sicilian, and Italian campaigns, was the guest speaker. He spoke to the club on life overseas. He was a gunner on a B-25. The Bachelors’ Board invited Sgt. Grillo and his driver to lunch. The members enjoyed the visit of Sgt. Grillo to the club very much. Bob Keene, recently discharged from the Navy, and former O.T.H.S. student, was a visitor, and spoke to the boys on “Boot Camp.” Since so many of the boys are considering the N vy, they were very glad of the opportunity to hear Bob and ask him questions. The Bachelors’ Club closed their school year with “() Day” and a Varsity Dance. Some of the aims, as set up by the Board in the beginning of the year, were accomplished and some were not fully realized, but there is always another year coming. Charm School President...................................Evelyn Lee S ec ret a ry-1 reasu re r..................Dorothy N e ff Chairmen....................................C—Vera Casteel H—Evelyn Liggett A—Judith Rosnett R—Charlene Patterson M—Winifred Day Adviser.....................................Miss Michael The above officers and chairmen were elected at the first meeting of the Charm School on September 6. This organization consists of all girls in the school, and has for its purpose the improvement of each girl’s personality and appearance. Elections for Miss O. T. H. S. were held. Out of the several nominees, Betty Goble and Wilma Sumner won this honor of being Charm School’s most outstanding girls. During the Oakwood Invitational Tournament, the club acted as hostesses to the visiting teams. The sale of pom-poms and a dance on the closing night of the tournament was sponsored by the Charm School. The Charm School, assisted by the Home Ec. Club, held a St. Patrick’s tea, March 16, in the new gym. The gym was decorated in green and white. The tea table was attractively arranged with a centerpiece of green sweet peas, green and white candles and napkins. A delightful musical program was given for the girls and their guests AtUletioi Varsity Football Squad Top Row—B. Unverfcrth, C. Miller, B. Crawford, B. Dimmitt, I. Myers, J. Scott, S. Hawkins, C. Cunningham. Second Row—M. Gooch. H. Gee, Mgrs.; F. Lee, V. Scott, G. Huddleson, B. Musselman, D. Crowder, L. Childress, H. Divan, H. Mariage. First Rou‘- -B. Cox, J. Ray, F. Schramm, B. Kirby, 1 . Wright, J. Andrews. F. Cramer, M. Mann. 8 “O” Club President...............................Bob Kirby Vice-President.......................Dennis Lewis Secretary-Treasurer................Jerry Andrews Adviser................................Mr. Ritchie The O Club, an honorary society for letter winners at Oak wood Township High School, had fifteen members at the beginning of the school year. After the football season was over Mann, Cramer, Lee, Mariage, Divan and Ray became members. Following basketball season, Richards and Myers were added to the club membership. The O Club elected Gerald Huddleson captain of the football team and Wayne Scott captain of the basketball team. On March 23, the club had its annual banquet at the Court House Cafe at Danville. After the banquet, the boys went swimming at the Y. M. C. A. As a last event of the school year, the club was a co-sponsor with the Bachelors’ Club of the Varsity Dance. Top Row—J. Ray, B. Unverferth, M. Mann, J. Scott, B. Cox, M. Gooch. Second Row—B. Crawford. F. Lee, W. Scotjf, D. Knight, H. Lee, H. Mariage. First Row—;G. Huddleson, F. Schramm, B. Musselman, I). Lewis, B. Kirby, J. Andrews, I . Wright, Mr. Ritchie, coach. Reserve Football Squad Top Row—L. Mitchell, C. Young, P. Rcnfer, B. Wilson, C. Snyder, B. La Mar, G. Dunavan, N. Crawford. Second Row—S. Cramer, M. Minser, R. Burke, X. Hawkins, B. Jenkins, IL Ferris, B. Saunders, J. Boen, Mr. Ritchie, coach. First Row—C. Nichols, D. Beauvois, S. Gooch, C. Lomax, J. Divan, G. Cox, J. Leach, J. Miller, A. Payne. Football SEPTEMBER 22 Oakwood 0 Danville 20 The Oakwood Comets opened their 1944 season at Danville on September 22. Five fumbles by the Oakwood backtield combined with the lighted field caused Oakwood’s defeat. The boys were not used to playing under lights, but got the knack of it and expect to battle Danville to defeat in the opening game of the 1945 season. Bill Musselman and Gerald Huddleson starred on offense and defense for the Comets. SEPTEMBER 29 Oakwood 18 Sidell 7 In their only home game of the season, Oakwood defeated Sidell 18-7. The Sidell gridders outweighed the Comets, but the scrappy Oakwood boys presented an impregnable forward defense in Ferris Cramer, Jerry Andrews, and Bob Kirby. The battle swayed back and forth across the midstripe in the first half; but after a good solid going over by the coach at the half, the Comets came out on the field ready to whip Sidell. Gerald Huddleson, who had starred on defense in the first half, ran the kickoff of the second half right back through a bewildered and blocked Sidell team for a spectacular touchdown. After that, Oakwood scored again in the third and fourth quarter. This being our only home game, the coach sent in a whole second team to see what they could do, and Sidell scored. Coach Ritchie sent the regular stalwarts back in and they moved the ball to within 10 yards of another touchdown when the final gun went off. OCTOBER 6 Oakwood 25 Ridcefarm 7 In the third game of the season, Oakwood met the Ridgefarm pigskin enthusiasts and defeated them by a score of 25-7. The boys were all wound up for the opening kickoff. Donald Crowder, crashing fullback, plunged the first touchdown over, which was only the beginning of the three that he made. Every man on the Oakwood eleven really cooperated and played championship ball. Hecter scored Ridgefarm’s lone touchdown in the third quarter. Bill Musselman scored for the Oakwood Comets on a quarterback sneak. OCTOBER 14 Oakwood 0 Georgetown 13 After two days’ institute vacation which hurt the Comets to no end, they were defeated by a high-powered Georgetown eleven. Minus Kirby, a stellar tackle, and their spirit, Oakwood was defeated 13-0. Buchelew, Perkins and Austin played a good game for Georgetown. OCTOBER 21 Oakwood 6 Rossville 0 The Comets journeyed to Rossville to meet a team which had been undefeated for two years. After Coach Ritchie gave the boys a pep talk, they took on the old do or die spirit. In the second half, Hudd slashed off tackle on a quick opening play and ran 70 yards for the winning touchdown. Louie Childress, a fleet-footed Comet halfback, injured his knee and retired several times from the game. NOVEMBER 3 Oakwood 6 Westville 7 Oakwood closed its season with a defeat at the hands of Westville Tigers by a score of 7-6. The Comets outplayed the Tigers all through the game, but could take advantage of only one of the scoring opportunities. Oakwood kicked off Football to Westville and Gibaudy fumbled on his own 4-yard line. Oakwood recovered the fumble and Crowder carried the ball on the first play. The ball shot out of his arms and rolled across the goal, but quick-thinking Huddleson was on it in a dash and consequently scored for the Comets. The Tigers were never in scoring territory, having scored their touchdown on a fifty-yard pass thrown by Brazas of Westville to Morefield, who displayed his running power in the course of the game. The backfield, on defense for the Comets, was caught asleep on their play, having diagnosed it as a running play when Brazas suddenly stopped and passed. During the season, Oakwood lost three games and won three, and scored fifty-five points to the opponents’ fifty-four. Seniors playing their last games were: Fred Schramm, a workhorse tackle; Bob Kirby, the same sort of a tackle, who also played guard; Maurice Mann, a stellar left end; Harold Divan, a weighty guard; and Paul Wright, a dependable center. Out of the backfield, the Comets are losing Lewis Childress, a very aggressive halfback; Bill Musselman, a level headed and tricky quarterback, and Gerald Huddleson, captain, who always presented a scoring threat on the field. Floyd Lee and Harold Mariage were the dependables on the sidelines who won letters for their efforts. Lettermen lost to the service were Don Crowder, our plunging fullback; Ferris Cramer, a slashing tackle, and Louie Childress, the fleet-footed halfback. These boys turned in their gridiron suits in exchange for Navy “blues.” THUMBNAIL SKETCHES JOHNNIE RAY—135 lbs., Sophomore, right end. This is Johnnie’s first year on the varsity. He should he a standout the next two years. MAURICE MANN—155 lbs.. Senior, left end. Mann is an aggressive offensive and defensive player, but likes defense especially well. He was handicapped because waited until his senior year to come out. FERRIS CRAMER—160 lbs., Junior, left tackle. This is his first year on the varsity. His rugged defensive work will be missing from next year’s squad. FRED SCHRAMM—165 lbs., Senior, right tackle. This is Fred’s second year at tackle. He was one of the biggest boys on the team. BOB KIRBY—165 lbs., Senior, guard. Bob was the outstanding defensive lineman this year. This is his second year on the varsity. JERRY ANDREWS—135 lbs., Junior, guard. Although it is bis first year on the varsity, Flip’s spirit and drive were a great help to the team. He should be the backbone of next year’s line. PAUL WRIGHT—160 lbs., Senior, center. Three years of varsity playing has given Paul a great deal of experience that has been invaluable to the team. BILL MUSSELMAN—170 lbs., Senior, quarterback. This is Bill's second year on the varsity. Bill did a good job keeping the backfield running smoothly. LEWIS CHILDRESS—150 lbs., Senior, left halfback. Louie has played one year at end and one at halfback. His speed on end runs was a great help to the team. GERALD HUDDLESON—160 lbs.. Senior, captain, right halfback. This is Hudd’s third year on the varsity. He is one of the best all-around halfbacks in Vermilion County. DON CROWDER—160 lbs., Sophomore, fullback. Don has made two letters. He is one of the best defensive men, and played line backer. BOB COX—140 lbs., Sophomore. Bob played both end and halfback. His experience will be needed next year. FLOYD LEE—165 lbs., Senior. Floyd played the position of guard and displayed a lot of spirit. HAROLD MARIAGE—160 lbs., Senior. Harold played center, where he put up some good defensive work. HAROLD DIVAN—165 lbs., Senior. Divan played guard and tackle. His ruggedness will be missed next year. Cox Lk.w « CmubRCC joHNNIl Ray x Ib«. r%uMtLn� M Basketball The Comets opened the basketball season on November 5, with thirty-five volunteers reporting to Coach Ritchie for tryouts. After a week of practice the scpiad was cut to twenty-two players. Friday, November 17, at Oakwood The first game in the Comets’ schedule was played on the local hardwood. They challenged the Catlin Wolverines and defeated them by a score of 25-20 after a hard-fought battle. First high-point man of the season was Huddleson with 9 points. Tuesday, November 28, at Rossvillc 'The Oakwood squad journeyed to Rossville and were downed by the Bobcats with a twelve-point margin. The Bobcats’ height was the decisive factor in the 29-17 win. In this game 6 points made Wayne Scott high man. Friday, December 1, at Ridgefarm In the Ridgefarm game, the Comets were defeated by a count of 32-30. The Comets rallied in the fourth quarter but couldn’t quite come through. High man, Wayne Scott, made 11 points. Tuesday, December 5, at Oakwood Oakwood romped over Fairmount by the score of 44-28. After the first quarter the Comets weren’t threatened by their opponents. Fred Schramm was high for the Comets with 13 tallies. Friday, December 8, at IVestznllc The Westville Tigers edged out the Comets by two points. The fast break of Westville’s aided in the 25-23 victory. Wayne Scott was high with 14 points. Tuesday, December 12, at Oakwood The Comets had a field day as they smashed Armstrong 62-17. Armstrong made a feeble attempt to stop Oakwood’s offense but it was in vain. The Comets scored 19 points in the third quarter and 13 in the fourth. Schramm was high with 11 points. Tuesday, December 19, at Georgetown The Georgetown Buffaloes doubled the score on the Comets. Oakwood’s offense failed to click and their defense was weak. Therefore, Georgetown won by a score of 36-18. Wayne Scott made 8 of the 18 points. Thursday, December 21, at Oakwood The Comets topped Potomac by a score of 50-37. Nine men contributed points for Oakwood. Wayne Scott was highest for the Comets with 14 tallies. Tuesday, January 9, at Oakwood A tight defense and a clicking offense aided in the Comets’ 40-34 victory over the Westville Tigers. At this time the Comets had won every game on their home floor. Wayne Scott was again high with 13 tallies for the Comets. Basketball Friday, January 12, at Armstrong The Comets were slow in getting started but they wound up with a 40-21 lead over Armstrong. This was the same team they had beaten exactly one month before by 45 points. Ten points were scored by high man W. Scott. Wednesday, January 31, at Henning The Comets tromped Henning by a score of 33-11. This made the fourth conference win in a row for the Comets. Andrews topped the scoring column with 15 points. Wednesday, February 7, at Oakzvood In their first meeting of the new season the Comets scalped the Indianola Indians by a 35-16 count. Wayne Scott again contributed to his scoring column with 13 points. Friday, F'ebruary 9, at Oakzvood The Comets faltered against the Rossville Bobcats and were beaten 34-25. Wayne Scott was high with 9 points. Tuesday, February 13, at Allerton A hard playing Allerton team spilled the Comets by a 38-30 count. Oakwood’s weak defense aided Allerton in their final victory. Ten points made W. Scott high man. Friday, February 16, at Bismarck Bismarck played a hard game but the Comets pulled away for a 44-29 win. Wayne and Junior Scott collected 30 points between them, Wayne getting 19 and Junior 14. Tuesday, February 20, at Oakwood Oakzvood Invitational Tournament at Oakzvood—In the first session of the Invitational Tourney Oakwood defeated Catlin 26-17 in the first game. Andrews was high for the Comets with 8 points. The second game matched a strong St. Joseph team against a weaker Ogden team. Height was the chief factor in the 41-28 victory for St. Joe. In the second session, Catlin edged out Ogden by one point, 32-31 and the Comets smeared St. Joe 35-21. The score was tied up 10-10 at the end of the second period but the Comets gradually pulled away. The St. Joe team failed to score in the final period. Richards was high in the championship game with 12 points. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 4, 5, 6 Sidell Tourney at Sidell—The Comets met Allerton in the second game of the tourney and were edged out 38-37. Oakwood tied the score in the third period after trailing for the first half. We went on to lead 37s36 with a little over a minute to go, after shooting one good free throw. Allerton tossed the ball in to McGarigle who shot. The shot was no good but he took the rebound and pushed it back up to score. Wayne Scott was high for the Comets with 14 points. £ c.nni.s Ltwis Robcht Junior Scott Vavnc Scott Quialo Huoouion C CuNNINQjHAn ; N RdbnosstN HutMt SqoM Paol. Vriqmt AnoRSVJ! Frcb Sc.m ai'-it'-i B.C.W Mu SJtUMftM Xaviim MtiRS Basketball January 15-20, County Tournament at Oakwood Oakwood easily topped Sidell 38-20 in the first game. In the second game the Comets met a powerful Westville team and were stopped 44-30. Westville went on to win the County Tourney. Andrews scored 19 points in the Oakwood-Sidell game, which helped the Comets win. Thursday, March 1, Regional Tourney at Westville The Comets played Allerton the second night of the tourney. Allerton edged out Oakwood 38-37 in the Sided Tourney but they won this game with a little wider margin. The score was 37-24. VARSITY SQUAD Standing—Jerry Andrews, Wayne Scott, Robert Richards, Coach Ritchie, Irvin Myers, Junior Scott, Dennis Lewis. Seated Cliff Cunningham, Bill Musselman, Fred Schramm. Paul Wright, Gerald Huddleson, Nels Rasmussen. RESERVE SQUAD Standing—Cliff Cunningham, Norman Crawford, Carl Young, Boh Blackwell, Coach Rilchie. John Thedick, Bill O’Banion, Melvin Gooch. Nels Rasmussen. Seated—Johnny ford. Boh Ray, Boh Cox. Unverferth, Bill Gones, Clarence Miller, Boh LaMar, Don Knight, Bob Craw- Games Total Points Free Throws Free Throws Missed Fouls Field Goals % of Free Throws Made Andrews 24 134 24 20 61 58 47 Scott, Jr. 24 104 24 43 58 40 35 Scott, W. 23 201 47 51 44 77 48 Huddleson 24 113 21 13 32 46 61 Richards 24 76 12 27 16 32 30 Wright 18 21 7 6 17 7 54 Lewis 21 44 8 19 17 18 29 Myers 12 15 1 5 9 7 16 Knight 5 3 1 1 4 1 50 Schramm 19 60 12 12 26 24 50 Musselman 13 46 12 8 19 17 60 Calendar AUGUST Aug. 28—Mrs. Blackburn smiles and sez, “Happy Days!” Aug. 31—Greenhorns invade O.T.H.S. SEPTEMBER Sept. 1—Freshmen learn the ropes. Sept. 4—Holiday. Labor Day. Sept. 5—Freshmen meet superiors—all sentenced to one year of hard labor. Sept. 14—Comets test their tactics!—Hoopeston defeats Oakwood, 14-7, in a practice football game there. Sept. 15—Mr. Chapel, veteran journalist, describes his experiences to the students. Sept. 22—Oakwood eleven attacks Danville and is handed a 20-0 defeat for her audacity. Sept. 29—Comets fell Sidell 18-7 in an afternoon football game here—Hud makes a spectacular run. Grcenics initiated by Sophomores and given a thorough welcome to O.T.H.S. OCTOBER Oct. 6—Oakwood runs wild to defeat Ridgefarm, 25-7, in a football game there. Oct. 12-13—Teachers brush up—School lets out for two days while faculty attends Illinois Teachers Institute. Oct. 14—Oakwood overrun at Georgetown—Weakened by the absence of B. Cox, B. Kirby, S. Hawkins, score 13-0. Oct. 17—Bachelors’ Club given style talk—A1 Smith, clothing salesman, describes proper clothes to the boys. Oct. 18—Freshman-Sophomore party'. Oct. 20—Lecture on life in Turkey by Shiek Raphael Emmanuel. Can you snap your fingers? Oct. 21—Mighty and undefeated Rossville is upset by a determined Comet football team, 6-0. Hudd sprints 80 yards for a touchdown. Oct. 27—Corn Queen crowned—Beverly Miller is F.F.A.'s choice at annual Harvest Moon Ball. NOVEMHER Nov. 3—Westville downs Oakwood 7-6 in a rainy day thriller to complete the football season. Nov. 6—School election—Republicans make clean sweep—Dewey, Bricker, Green. Nov. 8—Bachelors’ Club dip at the “Y”—Bad turnout for the swim. Nov. 10—Juniors present much-heralded play, “Are You Mr. Butterworth ?” Bob Crawford was. Nov. 14—Home lie. girls hold slumber party' on floor of New Gyrm. Scared out of their wits by unknown intruder at midnight. Nov. 17—Start basketball season with a bang! Oakwood defeats Catlin 25-20 on home floor. Nov. 23-24—Thanksgiving vacation—one day to eat and three to recuperate. Nov. 28—Comets upset. Rossville wins 29-17 at Rossville. Nov. 29—Home Ec. gals and guests jive and dine at annual party’. DECEMBER Dec. 1—Determined Ridgefarm beats a stubborn Oakwood team 32-30 in a fast ball game there. Dec. 4—Navy wins. We lose Don Crowder, Louie Childress, James Howie, and Ferris Cramer. Dec. 5—Oakwood overruns bewildered Fairmount basket shooters here, 44-28. Dec. 8—Tigers win on home floor. Westville beats us 25-23. Dec. 12—Comets go on scoring spree. Beat Armstrong 62-17. Dec. 14-15—Oakwood overjoyed. First time in history of school we win the Oakwood Invita-tational Tournament—St. Joe, second; Catlin, third. Dec. 19—Georgetown doubles score on Comets, 37-18. Dec. 21—Everyone prepares to hang up stockings. Christmas program: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Basketball game, Oakwood defeats Potomac, 50-36, to close the 1944 basketball season; and, VACATION! Calendar JANUARY Jan. 2—Return to school. Christmas presents compared. Jan.4-6—Sidell Basketball Tourney. We get fourth place trophy. Jan. 9—Turn about is fair play. Westville visits Oakwood and is defeated 40-34. Jan. 11-12—Everyone jittery. Semester exams. We wallop Armstrong 42-21. Jan. 15-20—County Basketball Tournament. Oakwood eliminated by Westville, who goes on to win the tourney. Jan.23—Yea, for the Alums! Reinforced by boys on furlough, the graduates defeat Oak-wood 35-33. Bill Norris was high score man. Jan. 31—Oakwood triples the score on Henning. We win 33-11. FEBRUARY Feb. 7—Comets triumph over Indianola’s team 36-17. Feb. 9—Rossvillc victorious over O. T. H. S. 34-25. Feb. 13—Oakwood loses to Allerton. They win 38-30. Feb. 14—Blind dates predominate at Home Ec.-F.F.A. party. Remember that hula? Feb. 16—Oakwood trounces Bismarck, 44-29 in a basketball game there. Feb. 20—A large turnout sees Oakwood beaten by a powerful Ridgel’arm team in the last home game of the season, 36-29. MARCH Mar. 1—Allerton drowns Oakwood’s hopes in the regional tourney by handing her a 37-24 defeat. This ended the ’44-’45 basketball season. Mar. 2—Bill Kammin, ex-serviceman and journalist, tells the Seniors about the importance of clear thinking in reading newspapers. Mar. 6—Bob Keene, '44, recently discharged from the navy, tells the Bachelors’ Club about life in “Boot Camp.” Mar. 7—Rev. Harold Ritter of Muncie, and Evangelist McLaughlin speak before the assembly. Mr. McLaughlin gives an inspirational address on youth. Mar. 8—Class ilaskctball Tourney. Sophomores trounce Seniors 26-9 and Freshmen beat Juniors 18-13. Mar. 9—Mighty Freshmen beat Sophomores 15-11 to win the Class Tourney. Juniors overrun Seniors 20-8 for third place honors. Mar. 10—The Speech Team, under the direction of Miss Richardson, went to Georgetown. Dorothy Shroyer and Evelyn Liggett won top place honors. Mar. 13—Senior-Junior “Hard-times Party.” Mar. 14—Girls’ Class Basketball Tourney—Sophomores, holding up to the boys’ tradition, beat the Seniors 19-16. Juniors defeat Freshmen 38-8. Mar. 15—Seniors beat Freshmen 18-14 for third place. Sophomores beat Juniors 17-11 for first place. Mar. 16—Charm School girls entertain mothers in St. Patrick’s afternon tea. Mar. 20— Band members and guests have “swell time” at annual band party. Mar. 21—“Hookey” rate rises—First day of Spring. Mar. 23—Athletic banquet—“Hudd” makes swell speech. Mar. 24—Speech Team went to Champaign, our school won third place out of 11 A schools. Mar. 29—Annual Spring Music Festival. Mar. 30—“Good Friday”—No school. APRIL April 2—Continuation of Easter Holidays—No school. April 20—Senior Play, A Little Honey.” April 26—Mr. Jones and his Ag. boys plant around 400 trees on our campus. MAY May 17—Outstanding event of the year—Junior-Senior banquet. May 20—Baccaluarcatc Service. May 23—Final Exams to wind up the year’s work. May 25—Commencement exercises for Seniors. It’s all over! Best Wishes Clarence G. Oakwood GROCERIES AND MEATS PHONE 2161 OAKWOOD, ...... ILLINOIS SHEPARD'S RESTAURANT ★ ★ Home Cooked Meals, Fountain Service Sandwiches, Magazines, Tobaccos 24-HOUR SERVICE 16 East Main St. Phone 983 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Hunter Lumber and Coal Co. • HARDWARE - FENCE SALT- COAL TILE • Yards at ST. JOSEPH - OGDEN - ROYAL and FITHIAN, ILLINOIS JOHNSON'S DRUG STORE 18 EAST MAIN ST. Phone 55 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS You Can Buy With Confidence at Meis Brothers Danville's Friendly Store SMITH MUSIC SHOPPE EVERYTHING MUSICAL 16 E. North St. Danville, III. COMPLIMENTS OF Herb Wolter’s Hatcheries 511 E. Main St. First Ave. Danville Hoopeston ELLIOTT LUMBER COMPANY CABINETS . . SASH . . DOORS Any Millwork Made to Order AT SUBWAY 640 East Fairchild St. Phone 43 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Mr. Mason: “Come now, Fred; define capital for me.” Fred S.: Well—I guess it’s the money the other fellow has.” Mr. Mason: “And what’s labor?” Fred S.: That’s easy. Trying to get any of it away from him.” “I shall have to give you ten days or $20,” said the judge. “I’ll take the $20, judge,” said Kirby. Cawthon Funeral Home TELEPHONE 2271 ♦___ AMBULANCE SERVICE ★ OAKWOOD, ★ ILLINOIS CURRY'S STORE JOHN S. LAVEZZI GENERAL MERCHANDISE FLORIST Cold Drinks .. Candy . . Gas Oil . . Feeds WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS ★ ★ Telephone Oakwood 2607 Phone 4500 MUNCIE ILLINOIS 22 East North Street Danville, Illinois Friends and Visitors Are Always Welcome at MAIN CAFE Where the Best Food and the Best People Get Together Phone 5594 6 West Main St. Danville, Illinois Winnie (on stage): “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Jerry (from afar): “I’m in the balcony ; it’s cheaper.” HENDRICK'S GROCERY MEATS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Clyde Hendricks MUNCIE..............ILLINOIS Compliments of DR. BRUCE MARTIN, DENTIST Telephone 976 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . tom McGowan RESTAURANT _____� � ____ Quality Foods I Across from Big Four Station on Vermilion St. Danville, -:- Illinois A FEED FOR EVERY NEED . . . J. A. CHISLER Phone 2361 Fithian, Illinois EMERSON JENKINS SHOE, HARNESS, FURNITURE AND CANVAS REPAIRING Fithian..................Illinois HAROLD'S HATCHERY VITALITY FEEDS For Results 529 East Main St. Phone 1022 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Geo. W. Van Zandt DEALER IN CATTLE - HORSES - HOGS TELEPHONE 5258-2 BATESTOWN....................ILLINOIS Mason and Trent Bros. Hardware - Lumber - Paint - Glass - Tile BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS Phone 3121 OAKWOOD, ...... ILLINOIS Schafer Bros. ARNHOLT'S STEAK AND SHAKE Short Orders . . Hamburgers 106 W. Main St. Danville, III. Gulf Service Station DODSON'S SEED STORE Gas and Oils Field, Garden, and Grass Seed, Plants and Fertilizers 204 West Main Street Road Service Danville Illinois Phone 440 Main St. and Logan Ave. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS BOUQUETS TO: Orange blossoms to Dorothy Shroyer. Good luck! Orchids to Gerald, Paul, Bill and Fred for their athletic success. Dandelions for Bob Henline and Bob Terry (the pests). Sweet Williams—Gones, Smoot, Saunders, O’Banion, Dimmitt, LaMar. Roses—Boys, Lindsey, Mariage. Flowers 0iWi te Ol North Vermilion Street DANVILLE PHONE 571 ILLINOIS DRINK Operators Phone OAKWOOD 2181 DANVILLE RES. PHONE 320? OAKWOOD COAL COMPANY Our Business Built on Good Coal - Plus Outstanding Service ROMEO ZAMBERLETTI Oalcwood, Illinois R. R. I SPRING BOUQUETS Violets .... Violet Gillen Marigolds—See, Musson, Cox, Canady, Dukes, Smith, Rogers. Red roses to Mrs. Monger for her excellent work on the Acorn. Lilacs to Mrs. Blackburn from the Seniors for her sympathy and understanding. Tu(such nice ones, too)lips to “Hez-zie” and ’Loris. TIK TOK SHOP EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING + 108 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE - - - ILLINOIS DR. JOHN P. HONEY DENTIST Phone 534 40l 2 North Vermilion DANVILLE, ILLINOIS The SENIOR CLASS OF 19 4 5 Wishes to Thank the Advertisers of This Annual for Helping Us to Make This Year Book Possible Freshman Offxeers Sofhomohe Officer Ram Ram Candy QiRls GOBLE BROTHERS GROCERIES and HOME-KILLED MEATS ----------+---------- 1014 Warrington Avenue STATE BANK OF OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS A BANK ACCOUNT IS THE KEYSTONE TO SUCCESS MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FITHIAN GRAIN COMPANY BETTER PRICES FOR FARMERS HAROLD IZARD, Manager Phones 2161 and 2281 FITHIAN..................ILLINOIS Jacob’s Lunch Room Meals Sandwiches Ice Cream Pop Candy _____� � __ Gas Oil PHONE FITHIAN 2667 MUNCIE, ... - ILLINOIS ATTENTION, EVERYONE! Replacement Parts and Complete Machine Shop Service HOWARD-MARTIN COMPANY 208 W. Main Phone 1049 Danville, llll. CRYSTAL SPRING PARK Home of CRYSTAL SPRING HEALTH WATER PICNIC GROUNDS SKATING SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Phone 2656 MUNCIE, --- - ILLINOIS Marge: “Is it dangerous to drive with one hand?” Harold: “You bet. More than one fellow has run into a church doing it.” Gritten Hardware Company McCormick-Deering Sales and Service __________•_________ Household Appliances 1 TELEPHONE 2171 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Cromwell’s GRANT'S Store . . . SERVICE STATION GENERAL MERCHANDISE Route 10 West of 0. T. H. S. • Everybody's Dollar Has the Same Value QUALITY : SERVICE : HONESTY CRANDALL Standard Service Station QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT LOWEST PRICES WASHING GREASING Atlas Tires and Batteries Cars Called for and Delivered • 210 Logan Ave. at Madison Square TELEPHONE 2191 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS FITHIAN, .... ILLINOIS Telephone 4355 UTTERBACK-BROWN BUSINESS COLLEGE Accounting . . Secretarial . . Comptometry . . Civil Service . . Stenographic Summer Term Begins June 4 . . Fall Term Sept. 4 Accredited by National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools 214 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Opposite Post Office HUNTER'S CAFE SANDWICHES COFFEE ICE CREAM POP POOL Phone 222 I FITHIAN .... ILLINOIS MAUCK'S GROCERY BOB MAUCK, Prop. Congratulations, Seniors 1401 Warrington Ave. Phone 5087-R4 DANVILLE. ILLINOIS Compliments .. of . . J. T. Yeazel Candy Co. ___________±___________ Wholesale Confectionery ----------- ----------- 512 WEST HARRISON ST. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS CARROLL RICHARDS Dealer in Livestock FITHIAN Telephone 2606 ILLINOIS ★ ★ O. K. VAN ALLEN BEN'S BARBER SHOP STANDARD OIL DEALER BEN COX, Owner ★ ★ NEWTOWN, ILLINOIS Phone 2171 OAKWOOD, - - - ILLINOIS STEIGER FURRIERS Phone 841 20 West Main St. Danville, III. Lazy Bones Irvin That Soldier of Mine Mrs. Reno Slender, Tender, and Tail-Bill LaMar A Home in Indiana Mrs. Monger I’ll Dream of You Marjorie S. Give Me My Boots and Saddle “Upley’’ SONG TITLES Chatterbox Wanda Let’s Take the Long Way Home..Sims Bell-Bottom Trousers Dorothy N. Margv Harold M. MARJORIE'S BEAUTY SHOP Shampoos and Sets Machineless and Machine Permanents $3.00 and Up Phone 2787 Oakwood, III. Penry L. E. Neff Furniture GROCERY COMPANY Company General Merchandise ESTABLISHED IN 1910 Cold Drinks • Homes Furnished Candy Feeds Gas • Oil 433-435-437 East Main Street + DANVILLE, ILLINOIS PHONE 2692 NEWTOWN, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS Gleason Knight '—. '—. COMPLIMENTS OF BRIDGMAN Allen . . . SERVICE STATION Dalbey . . . ¥ F oreman TIRES LAWYERS BATTERIES LUBRICATION ★ ★ ADAMS BUILDING Telephone 2231 DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS OAKWOOD .... ILLINOIS '—. '—. MODERN MACHINE SHOP Incorporated METALLIZING We Serve to Please ELECTRIC MOTOR REWINDING AND REBUILDING Eat at Electric and Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Howard’s ★ ★ 123-125 N. Hazel St. Danville. III. Cafe . . . CAM YOU IMAGINE .... 1. Margaret Tillotson being quiet for a minute? 2. Gerald Huddleson getting expelled ? 3. Calvin Condon without Idabelle? Best in Midwest 4. Miss Michael losing her temper? 5. Patsy Cessna being S' 8 ? 6. Norma Hart getting fat? 7. Marianna See with blonde hair? DANVILLE, ILLINOIS A. B. CASTEEL it T. J. Cox OAKWOOD, - - - ILLINOIS Feed Store and Hatchery ★ ★ -i Best Wishes From THE HOME OF THE EARLY BIRD CHICKS and PURINA CHOW SEIBERT MUSIC SHOP ★ ★ To Telephone 909 Purple and White 704-706 EAST MAIN STREET DANVILLE, ILLINOIS DR. J. O. FARIS COMPANY OPTICIANS JEWELERS 131 East Main St. Danville, Illinois Demn s PllCHACU- - v.ACK.fcU«.N ■—. . A. “Peck” Lomax Andrew’s IMPLEMENT CO. + ELECTRIC SERVICE + ELWIN ANDREWS + Telephone Oakwood 2668 Phone 2081 + MUNCIE, ILLINOIS R. R. 1 OAKWOOD. ILLINOIS CAN YOU IMAGINE (Cont.) 8. Miss Williams being on time? 9. Edward Harper without an excuse? 10. Ducky Scott going steady? 11. Wanda Payne not whispering? 12. Betty Goble getting an “F”. 13. Vera Casteel in pigtails. 14. Business English class fully assembled. 15. Fred Schramm being quiet in American Problems? 16. Jean Dearth and Leona Dieu quarreling? 17. Phvllis Sims making a basket in P. E.? SQUARE DEAL TIRE AND AUTO SUPPLY MART + Tel. 2501 32 Hazel St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS BURROUGHS GROCERY AND SERVICE GROCERIES AND MEATS ELSIE'S SANDWICH SHOP Sandwiches of All Kinds Gulf Gas and Oil + Featuring CHILI-MAC 937 Warrington Avenue DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 1 16 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Letter Shop Press MAIL ADVERTISING - - - PRINTING OFFICE EQUIPMENT 16 West Madison Street Danville, Illinois PHONE 7 P. O. BOX 7 Hill Lumber Company DON H. WILSON Manager 616 NORTH WALNUT STREET DANVILLE, ILLINOIS VERNE SWISHER BARBER ALSO AGENT FOR MILLIKIN'S BUTLER THE FLORIST QUALITY FLOWERS ★ ★ ★ ★ 101 East English Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Phone 626 COMPLIMENTS BEST WISHES OF KINNEY SHOE STORE STUMME TEA CO. North Vermilion Street 40 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS DANVILLE, .... ILLINOIS When in Danville stop at the Court House Cafe located next to the Court House at I I North Vermilion St. • Specializing in STEAKS - CHICKEN - FISH - CHOP SUEY OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY PHONE 2427 DANVILLE ...... ILLINOIS HONS SCHAFER FRITZ SCHAFER Schafer Coal Company MINING COAL SINCE 1900 Main Logan Phone 1818 BLACK COMPANY TWINS Hattie and Mabra. Wilma and Bob C. Hardware Paints Jerry and Winnie. Raymond P. and Patsy C. Bette and Barb. Houseware Idabelle and Calvin. Berneice and Donna. ★ ★ 31 N. Hazel St. Danville, Illinois Shirley and Norma. Corliss and Evelyn. Gerald and Paul. Tommy and Coralie. Harold and Marg. Jack and Kenney. Ifualiiif l rin1intj 7 ie 9+iteAAtate. . . . PtUniesiA, and PuAltiJve iA, Jbatuulle, OUinaU THIS YEAR'S ACORN” PHOTOGRAPHS by fllcuvkenh iCf PHOTOGRAPHERS KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS School Photographs a Specialty AUCTIONEER Phone 2501 Congratulations Danville and ASK FOR PAUL EDWARDS Best Wishes 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Meade Beauty Shop Brokerage • 401 BAUM BUILDING 2 1 N. Vermilion St. Danville, - Illinois PERMANENTS $3.50 UP, COMPLETE VIVIAN GIACONE BILL MEADE MELBA CRADDOCK WIRE DRUG CO. Your Patronage Is Appreciated Across From The Fischer Theatre TELEPHONE 2842 AMERICAN HATTERS CLEANERS DANVILLE, ILLINOIS LOUIS J. VRENTRAS 138 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois JOSEPH J. SMITH Fresh Flowers Letter from Don Crowder at camp: “Dear Dad : Let’s hear from you more often, even if it’s only five or ten dollars.” Correct Floral Service DR. HOWARD B. FOSTER PHONE 130 DENTIST Hotel Wolford Bldg. Danville, III. 615 Temple Bldg. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Hi-View Farm Breeders of REGISTERED JERSEY CATTLE . . SHROPSHIRE SHEEP SPOTTED POLAND CHINA HOGS WHITE COLLIE DOGS BREEDING STOCK AT ALL TIMES W. GLENN MYERS SONS Phone 2701 Fithian, ....... Illinois Ed Harden SALES AND SERVICE Dealer in FORD, MERCURY, AND LINCOLN ZEPHYR QUALITY CARS AND TRUCKS Square Dealing and Excellent Service Bring Public Confidence Thirty-one 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 H o do | lloRt Quamoia Cz.m H ioV The. SrtooTs oss C'c-von,'ie.ui_ | SCHOOL SWEATERS COMPLIMENTS BASKETBALL OF and FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT AT BILL SMITH AUTO PARTS Conron's Sports Department CONRON HARDWARE COMPANY PHONE 156 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 102 South St. Danville, III. Winther’s Pastry Shop Wedding and Birthday CAKES Baked to Order 123 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois Ben Carson’s Pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONS PHYSICIANS' SUPPLIES BIOLOGICALS ★ ★ Kodak Films Cinema Kodak ★ ★ 912 NORTH VERMILION ST. DANVILLE .... ILLINOIS Where You Can Drive In RIES-STII 1USS 1 0. Office P97 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Photograhs Live Forever When Taken by BOWMAN STUDIOS PHONE 3405 22 North Hazel Street Danville, Illinois THOMAS MUSIC SHOP RECORDS Victor, Columbia, Decca, Okeh and Bluebird SHEET MUSIC Of All Publishers Popular and Standard Phone 669 5 E. North St. Danville, III. Cavanaugh CITIES SERVICE ★ ★ Day and Night Towing Service X-Pert Auto Repairing ★ ★ Specializing in Carburetors and Generators ★ ★ TIRE ROAD SERVICE ★ ★ Phone 6759 602 N. Vermilion St. Danville, III. Floyd: “Boy, am I mad! Last night, I didn’t have enough gasoline in my ol' car to git around—so I poured a couple of gallons of beer in the tank.” Jack: “Didn’t the car run?” Floyd: “Sure, it ran all right—but, doggonit, a cop gave me a ticket for havin’ bloodshot headlights.” A TYPICAL DAY • DEAN QUINN VERMILION COUNTY PRODUCTION CREDIT In bed—Harold Mariage. Alarm clock—Evelyn Liggett. Breakfast—Dennis Lewis. Last minute study—Floyd Lee. Run to bus—Phyllis Sims. Tardy bell—Johnnie Ray, Dick Snider. Band—Irvin Myers. Office duty—Margaret Tillotson. Gum chewing—Rosie Boys, Gordon Mullins. Inner office—Certain boys. Study hall gab session—Bette A., Barbe B., Ducky, Bob K. 41 N. Vermilion BILTMORE-COLUMBIA STUDIO [Baldwin Bldg.—7th Floor) •fr DANVILLE. ILLINOIS CREATORS OF DISTINCTIVE PORTRAITS • + DANVILLE, ILLINOIS OUR COMIC STRIP Terry and the Pirates............Mr. Fiener and the Algebra II Class Uncle Walt.........................................Mr. Jones Andy Gump..............................Bill LaMar Maggie and liggs.........Beulah Knight, Bob Ferris Freckles.........................................“Red” Nichols Tillie, the Toiler...............Margaret Tillotson Blondie and IJagwood....'Thelma Tellier, “Ham” Lewis Lone Ranger......................................“Hud” Lil Abner............................Paul Wright Daisy Mae............................Phyllis Sims Harold Teen.....................................Johnny Ray Lillums........................................Barbara Hobick Flash Gordon ...................................“Flip” The Shadow.............................Irvin Myers Little Iodine..........................Patsy Cessna Half Hitch..............................Ray Pichon Kayo................................ Gordon Mullins Moon Mullins.........................Otis Mullins Etta Kett............................Winnie Day Brenda Star—.........................Violet Gillen Dick Tracy...............—....................“Hezzie” Roy Rogers.....................................“Upley” Trigger..................-............Little Man Katzenjammer Kids................Jack and Kenney Henry ............................................Mike 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 JENKINS SERVICE STATION Greasing Gas and Oils Fred Frame JEWELER PHONE 2151 FITHIAN, .... ILLINOIS ★ Watch Inspector for All Railroads 1 5 N. Vermilion St. PHONE 528 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Kamp Music Shop EVERYTHING MUSICAL” Authorized Dealer SPODE CHINA - FOSTORIA CRYSTAL ★ ★ 151 North Vermilion St. Phone 1411 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS A TYPICAL DAY (Cont.) Grades—Corliss, Hudd, Dolores. 15-minute noons—Frankie Canady. Wrong stairs—Jerry A. No pencil—Wayne Scott. No paper—Don Knight. No lesson—Everybody. Skip classes—Marion W. No Ride Home—Fred S. Library gab sessions—Seniors. 1st hour glee club—Business English class. Elmer’s last passenger—Wilma S.