Ogden High School - Maroon Yearbook (Ogden, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1947 volume:

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He has served as both secretary and president during these years. Mr. Ackerman's niece, nephew. and daughter attended Ogden Community High School. Ralph Sadler has served on the School Board ten years. He is an alumnus of O. C. H. S. O. V, Scott has served on the Board eight years. He has served as president during this time. He has a son and daughter who graduated from O. C. H. S. Frank Fenters has served on the Board for eighteen years, during which time he has had one son who graduated from Ogden, ln his years of service he filled the secretarial position. The 1947 Maroon 5 WANDA NICOSON Eastern lllinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. Commerce Co-Sponsor of Maroon Mirror Advisor of the Senior Class. 6 gfaculftl JOHN I. HAY Carthage College, AB.: University of lllinois. M.A, Principal, Geometry, and Algebra. The 194 7 Maroon aculfx, AILEEN CARTER MRS. ELISABETH DENTON Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. University of Illinois, A.B. Home Economics and Girls' Physical Educa- Speech Correction. tion. Advisor of Junior Class and Future Home- k . me Us JOHN E. WALDRIP Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.Ed. EARL C. BANTZ U. S. History, Economics, Civics, Boys' University of Illinois' BIS. ghysical Education, World History, and iology. Agriculture and General Science Coach of the Ogden Bulldogs Advisor of Future Farmers of America Advisor of the Sophomore Class. ANNETTE GIOANNINI MRS. ALYCE CHRIST University of Illinois' MA' Eastman School of Music of' the University English of Rochester, Rochester, New York, B.M. Advisor of Freshman Class and Dramatics Director of Band and Girls' and Boys' Cho- rug, The 1947 Maroon 7 Seated-Carl Carter, Danny Freeman, Bertie Bradley, Betty Eyestone, Dorothy Stein. S1and1'ngqWilma Jacobs, Glen Busboom, and Miss Wanda Nicoson. AN NUAL STAFF DEAR READER: This year the success of the yearbook was again in the hands of the seniors with a new sponsor, Miss Nicoson, to help the group. Members of the entire class have worked hard to get the material together for the l947 Maroon, We sincerely hope that we have been able to give a good and fair account of school life at Ogden High School during 1946-47. We also hope that you have as much enjoyment reading the annual as we had publishing it. The Maroon Staff would like to take this opportunity to thank the mer- chants for their advertisements and also everyone else who made it possible to publish the 1947 Maroon. Sincerely yours, MAROON STAFF, Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Sales Manager . ,. Snapshot Editor Activities Editor 8 . . .,.. ., ,....,... Bertie Bradley . ,.,. , Danny Freeman ......,,...Carl Carter . , Betty Eyestone .......Wilma Jacobs Sports Editor .,., . ..,.,.., Glen Busboom ...., Dorothy Stein The 194 7 Maroon eniors SENIORS GLEN BUSBOOM A sound mind is a sound body. Class Officer, Vice-President l. Reporter 2, 3, President 4: Track l, 2. 3, 4: Basketball l, 2. 3, 4: Softball l. 2, 3. 4: Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4: Boys' Special Chorus 4: FF. A., Reporter 2. 3, President 4: Class Play 3, 4: Dramatics Club 4: Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY STEIN Though she has much wit. she is very shy in using it. Co-Valedictorian: Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4: F. H. A. l, Z, 3, Parliamentarian 4: Class Play 3. 4: Dramatics Club 4: Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. ELVIN OSTERBUR The mooing of the cattle is music to his ears. Track l, 2, 3: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Softball 2: 3, 4: Boys' Chorus l, 2. 3, 4: FFA. 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Dramatics Club 4: Newspaper Staff 4. The 194 7 Maroon SEN CLARENCE OSTERBUR It's the quiet people who accomplish much. Salutatorian: Track 3, 4: Basketball 3, 4: Soft ball 2, 3, 4: F. F. A. l, 2, Secretary 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4. BERTIE BRADLEY She's leaving school and its confusion To become one man's illusion. Co-Valedictorian: Class Officer, President 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, Vice-Presia dent 4: Cheerleader 4: Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4: Newspaper Staff l, 2, 3, 4. DANNY FREEMAN Let the sound of his saxophone creep into your ears. Class Ofhcer, Secretary-Treasurer l, Vice4Presi- dent 2, 3: Track l, 2, 3. 4: Basketball l, Z 3, 4: Softball l, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Chorus l, 2, 3 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Special Chorus l, 2. 3, 4: P.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4 Dramatics Club 4: Newspaper Staff 3, 4. The 194 7 Maroon ORS 11 SENIORS CARI. CARTER Greatness is not d:termined by size, but it helps. Class Officer. President 3: Boys' Chorus l, 2. 3. 4: Band l. 2. 3. 4: Boys' Specfal Chorus l. 2. 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Newspaper Staff l, 2, 3, 4: Dramatics Club 4. WILMA JACOBS All that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. Class Officer, Secretary-Treasurer 4: Girls' Cho- rus l, 2, 3, 4: Band l, 2, 3. 4: Class Play 3. 4: lf. H. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Dramatics Club 4: News- paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. HERBERT OSTERBUR Those who say little can seldom be quoted. Track 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Softball l. 2. 3, 4: Boys Chorus l, 2, 3. 4: F.F.A. l. 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4. The 1947 Maroon SENIORS HELEN HAYN A maiden never bold. Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: F. H, A. l, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Dramatfcs Club 4: Newspaper Staff 1, Z, 3, 4. JOHN E. OSTERBUR In order to write well, one must think well. Boys' Chorus 3. 4: Boys' Special Chorus 3, 4: E. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Dramatics Club 4: Newspaper Staff l, 2, 3, 4. BETTY EYESTONE Men may come and men may go, But she goes on forever. Class Officer. Reporter l, President 2, Secretary 3, Reporter 4: Girls' Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Band l, 2, 3, 4: F. H. A.. Reporter l, President Z, Vice- President 4: Cheerleader 4: Class Play 3, 4: D. A. R.: Newspaper Staff l. Z. 3, 4. The 1947 Maroon CLASS HISTORY On a hot and sunny day back in September of l943, a group of twenty individuals with that distinctive green freshman look entered the doors of Ogden Community High School. On this day they became known as the Class of 1947. When time for class elections came, they elected Bertie Mae Bradley, president: Glen Busboom, vice-president: Danny Freeman, secretary-treasurer: Betty Eyestone, reporter: and Miss Anita Belford as the class advisor. A great many of them joined the music department and participated in the musical hits of the year. Although the class was fairly large when it was assembled in school, it began to decline in members near the end of the first year. During that year Ruth Kitchen and Agnes Talbot transferred to other schools. Wilbur Sieberns and Clarence Frerichs left the class near the end of the year. In September of 1944, as sophomores, the class was re-assembled with six- teen members. By the end of the first semester, Charlene Denhart, Don Max- well, and Bob Saathoff had discontinued their studies at Ogden Community High School. This discontinuation reduced our number to thirteen, an un- lucky number. That year the advisor was Mr. McJilton. Class officers were elected with Betty Eyestone, president: Danny Freeman, vice-president: Bertie Bradley, secretary-treasurer: and Glen Busboom, reporter. Although thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number, it did not prove to be unlucky for the Class of 1947. The beginning of their junior year found the class busily at work preparing for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Miss Carter was the class advisor for that year. Class officers were: Carl Carter, president: Danny Freeman, vice-president: Ber- tie Bradley, treasurer: Betty Eyestone, secretary: and Glen Busboom, reporter. They were kept very busy with the class play and also the Junior-Senior Ban- quet. They presented the comedy play, Everything Happens to Us, and took part in a very successful Christmas Operetta and County Music Festival. The Junior-Senior Banquet was a great success and they were proud of themselves. At last the year which the class had all waited for arrived. They were Dig- nilied Seniors. Mildred Putnam failed to return to her studies, leaving the class with a total of twelve. There were five girls and seven boys in the senior class. The senior play, Hillbilly Courtship, was presented and was very successful. Miss Nicoson was our advisor and Glen Busboom was elected president: Bertie Bradley, vice-president: Wilma Jacobs, secretary-treasurer: and Betty Eyestone, reporter. Various members of the class participated in Christmas operettas, dramatic events, band, chorus, and other extra-curricular activities. We are leaving Ogden Community High School to seek our place in the great wide world. As we leave this school we will take with us many fond memories of our school days. These thoughts will linger with us forever. 14 The 1947 Maroon The 1947 Maroon PROPHECY What will these Seniors of '47 do? That we will try to show to you, By the following ten and two rimes Here's what they'll be doing in fareaway times. Clarence directs us to board his newest plane. It's jet-propelled, we hear him loudly exclaim. Let's take a fast trip and see all our classmates: Find out their ambitions and their fates. First on our long list is Bertie Mae. Who's been married now many a day: She's just written the best-seller of the year. A book entitled Leroy Was Here. While flying over big White barns, We see that they're Glen's dairy farms: His youngster, Billy, is in the F. F. A. And is winning prizes every day. At Glen's dairy farm we'll see Carl Carter is extremely busy: A famous veterinarian he is now, Curing either horse or cow. Now to the University of Illinois, There we see Wilma, filled with joy. The Bureau of Home Economics she's head of. y She teaches good housekeeping with all sincerity. And on an experimental lot behind the university. John has just brought here for everyone to see A super farm aid that's quite a sensation: Plows. discs, harrows, and sows in one operation. And here in the middle of busy Green Street Our flatfoot Danny we suddenly meet: I'm still pounding my beat, we hear him say. Doing this same thing every day. In the West we view from quite a height, Herb's wheat farm and there we alight To see this great farm of the Middle West: As a farmer, we hear. Herb's one of the best. In Hollywood we meet Helen Hayn, And in her penthouse we will dine: People daily send her flowers, For she's a model for John Powers. Here also we see someone directing the band, Of the U. S. Air Forces, with a mighty hand. That someone is Rusty, with his grinning face: He takes the band through quite a pace. Now we will take another small hop, For the famous Stork Club is our next stop: We see our Betty, pounding the keys. Living a wonderful life of ease. As we stop for a few hours of rest, We find Dorothy Stein, here in the West: She's running her own little ofiice force. And is glad that she took that commerce course. OU SEE CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of Ogden Community High School, Class of '47, Village of Ogden, State of Illinois, being of sound mind and body and of normal intelligence, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form following, do hereby revoke any will or wills heretofore made by us. I, Helen I-Iayn, do hereby will and bequeath my dimestore jewelry and faithful history book to Helen Bluhm. I, Danny Freeman, do hereby will and bequeath my flat feet to Donald Jacobs. I, Betty Eyestone, do hereby will and bequeath my love for music to Bob Sattler, and my love for out-of-town boys to Eilene Robbins. I, Clarence Osterbur, do hereby will and bequeath my height and slim physique to Rose Ellen Lane. I, Bertie Mae Bradley, do hereby will and bequeath the thrill of being engaged to Irene Aden and my sense of humor to Helen Bluhm. I, John Osterbur, do hereby will and bequeath six inches of my height to Robert Buddie Rogers. I, Glen Busboom, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to run the 440-yard dash to Robert Meyer and my ability to say nonsensical things to Clara Putnam. I, Elvin E. Osterbur, do hereby will and bequeath my yo-yo to For- rest Danner. I, Carl Carter, do hereby will and bequeath thirty pounds of my Weight to Elvin Mauk and to Robert Meyer I will my collection of brass horns and clay pipes. I, Herbert Osterbur, do hereby will and bequeath my love for playing ping-pong to Helen Bluhm. I, Wilma Jacobs, do hereby will and bequeath my love for sailors to Eilene Robbins. CHeaven Help the Class of '48j 16 The 1947 Maroon Classes JUNIOR CLASS Seated--Donald Jacobs. Robert Meyer, Forrest Danner, Elvin Mauk, Robert Sattler, Rob- ert Rogers. Slundiny-Rose llllen l,ane, lrcne Aden, l.ois Boyd. Helen Bluhm. Clara Putnam, llilene Robbins. and Miss Aileen Carter. J U N I O R S In September, 1944, there came into Ogden High, ten boys and seven girls. Now they are the Junior Class and have only a remainder of twelve students. In sports the boys were very active. Bob Sattler, Forrest Danner, and Don Jacobs were on the first team in basketball and Buddy Rogers was the manager. They have also been active in softball, track, clubs and musical activities. The girls, too. participated in music and other school activities. ln order to make money, the class sold magazines and had a play in Octo- ber, Ghostly Quarantine. With Miss Carter as class sponsor, the following ofiicers were elected at the beginning of the year: President. . . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer.. .. Reporter .... .,....... . , 18 ,. Don Jacobs . Robert Meyer Elvin Mauk Robert Sattler The 19 4 7 Maroon SOPHOMORES The Sophomore Class entered Ogden High in the fall of '45 with nineteen members: in l947 it had an equality of nine boys and nine girls. As a whole the class was very active in sports, clubs and music organizations. Erwin Oster- bur made the first team in basketball and several others played on the second team. This was the second year for Jean Fry and June Bradley as cheerleaders. At Halloween, the class presented a radio program for their part and they gave Santas Arrival on Christmas Eve for the Christmas Party. When the election of class officers was held this year with Mr. Waldrip as class sponsor, the following were chosen: President ....... . ...,,. June Bradley Vice-President, , . ,....,.... David Plotner Secretary-Treasurer . ,,,,. Mary Lou Habben Reporter .... ,. ,,....., ...,....... . Joy Peters SOPHOMORE CLASS Front row-Richie Esworthy, Clarine Hayn, Marilyn Huls, June Bradley, David Woods. Middle row-Margaret Lientz. Patty Maxwell, Herbert Bluhm, Jean Fry, Mary Lou Hab- ben, Loraine Meier. Top row-David Plotner, Dale Carter, Robert Behrens, Mr. Waldrip, Erwin Osterbur, Joe Jones, John Britt. W I W The 1947 Maroon 19 FRESHMAN CLASS First row-Bill Fiscus, Dennis Rogers. Clarine Loschen. Verna Duitsman. llene Frerichs. Richard Yeats. Second row-Miss Gioannini. Pauline Bensyl, Genevra Miller, Gwendolyn Hiser, Vivian Jacobs. Mildred Gronewold, Marietta Carl, Mary Wallace. Third row-Mary Margaret Danner, Mervin Aden, Bill Meade, Martha Bloomfield, Martha Frerichs, Annetta Osterbur, Wil- liam Steffey, Tommy Sattler. FRESHMEN In the fall of '46, a group of twenty-one freshmen swarmed into the halls of Ogden High, bringing with them a lot of pep and energy. As most freshmen are, these greenies were quite backward until they learned their way around and got a better understanding of high school life. There were some who rep- resented the county grade schools, but most of them came from across the road. For a few weeks, the upperclassmen had difficulty in distinguishing one from the other, but after initiation, they were one of us and we became better ac- quainted. We soon found them no longer backward, but with plenty of vim, vigor, and vitality. Several of the freshmen played in the band and most of them belonged to the boys' and girls' choruses. All of the girls belonged to the F. H. A. and some of the boys belonged to the F. P. A. A few of the boys were active in sports and it is believed that they may be good athletes in a year or more. Some of them made the second team basketball squad this year and did very well. Sponsored by Miss Gioannini, the class elected ofiicers at the beginning of the year as follows: President ...,..,.,,.,...,,.. ,.... ,,,..... D i ck Yeats Vice-President .,... . ..,, . ..,..,. Mervin Aden Secretary-Treasurer ..,.... ....,....... B ill Meade Reporter ,. . .....,., ,,....., V ivian Jacobs 20 The 1947 Maroon S :Wi-. Z W, gp Features Sealed-Elvin Osterbur, Donald Jacobs, Glen Busboom, Danny Freeman, Herbert Bluhm, Mr. Earl Bantz. Standing-Herbert Osterbur, John Osterbur, John Britt, Bill Stelfey. David Plotner, Rob- ert Behrens, Joe Jones, Mervin Aden, Richie Esworthy. Bill Fiscus, Clarence Osterbur. Future Farmers of America GFIIICERS: President, Glen Busboom: Vice-President, Danny Freeman: Secretary. Donald Jacobs: Treasurer, Herbert Bluhm: Watch Dog, John Britt: Reporter, Elvin Osterbur: Advisor, Mr. Bantz. The Ogden Chapter of the F. F. A. was organized last September at a meet- ing called by Mr. Bantz. The boys decided on several things to do during the year, The main event was the trip to Chicago to see the International Livestock Exposition. Several of the boys were very successful in the state judging contest at Uni- versity of Illinois. Glen Busboom, Robert Osterbur, and John Osterbur were on the dairy team which placed second. Elvin Osterbur, Walter Robbins, Don- ald Jacobs won the beef judging contest. placing first. Elvin Osterbur, Danny Freeman, David Plotner received third at the Springfield State Fair on beef judging. A project tour is being planned for the summer months: nearly all of the boys have their projects as means of raising money. The boys agreed to clear away the timber on the Plotner farm where the tornado struck. They also sold garden seeds and collected dues. Nearly all intend to show livestock at the F. F. A. fair. A Father-and-Son Banquet was held in the earlier part of the year, The F. F. A. has been very successful this year in enrollment and activities, but next year we hope that it will be better and more enjoyable to prospective members to encourage them to join. 22 The 1947 Maroon Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers have been very busy bees again this year. They have proven themselves good workers in earning money for various activities. At noon hour, the F. H. A. sold candy part of the year. They also cooked and served the F. F. A. Banquet, December 7. At the Hallowe'en Community Party the girls won first place in the stunt contest which was a style show. Part of this hard earned money will be spent for sending a delegate to F. H. A. Camp. Last year's delegate was Betty Eyestone, and Helen Bluhm was the alternate. As Betty could not attend, Helen was sent. Two new offices have been added to the club this year, that of parliamen- tarian and chapter mother. Mrs. Lawrence Harry was unanimously elected chapter mother. Mrs. Harry was hostess to a very nice F. H. A. Christmas party on December 19, 1946. This was the F. H. A.'s second year as Future Homemakers of America, formerly known as the Home Economics Club. Officers were as follows: President, Bertie Bradley: Vice-President, Betty Eyestoneg Secretary, Mary Lou Habben: Treasurer, Marilyn Hulsg Reporter, Loraine Meierg Parliamentarian, Dorothy Stein. Miss Carter was the advisor. First rouJ4Helen Bluhm, Bertie Bradley, Helen Hayn. Martha Frerichs, Annetta Osterbur, Dorothy Stein. Betty Eyestone, Marilyn Huls. Clara Putnam. Second row-Mrs. Myrl Harry, Mary Habben, Loraine Meier. Vivian Jacobs, Mary Wal- lace, Patricia Maxwell, Cienevra Miller, Margaret Lientz. Miss Aileen Carter. Third row-Pauline Bensyl, Marietta Carl, Eilene Robbins, Mildred Gronewold, Clarine Loschen, Jean Fry. Wilma Jacobs, Gwendolyn Hiser. Fourth row-llene Frerichs, Rose Ellen Lane, Lois Boyd, Irene Aden, Martha Bloomfield, June Bradley, Verna Duitsman, Mary Danner, Clarene Hayn. The 1947 Maroon 23 DRAMATICS CLUB Front row-June Bradley, Mary Danner. Helen Bluhm, Dorothy Stein, Helen Hayn, Irene Aden, Bill Meade, I.ois Boyd. Middle row-Dennis Rogers, I.oraine Meier. Eilene Robbins, Wilma Jacobs, Clarine Hayn, Joy Peters, Vivian Jacobs. Jean Fry, Miss Gioannini. Back row-Glen Busboom, Danny Freeman, Elvin Mauk, John Osterbur. Forrest Danner. Carl Carter, Robert Sattler, Elvin Osterbur. The Maroon Curtain At the beginning of the second semester a number of students expressed an interest in organizing a dramatics club. Heretofore work in dramatics had been limited to the junior and senior plays: consequently the other classes had no opportunity to participate in work of this kind. Membership in A'The Maroon Curtain, as the club is known, is open to all students seriously interested in learning the principles of acting by participating in various types of dramatic work. Because the group was late in organizing, the members decided to limit their activities to three one-act plays this year. They hope to get into other phases of dramatic work next year. The three one-act plays chosen for presentation on April I8 were a comedy. Life o' the Party : a mystery, 'AThe Jeweled Hand : and a drama entitled Hurricane Hill. Most of the members of the club attended the matinee performance of Shakespeares Antony and Cleopatra presented by the Illini Theater Guild at the University of Illinois on February 28. Since the club is a new organization. it is impossible to say how successful it will be. However, membership is voluntary and the quality of the work done should be high since only those genuinely interested participate, The officers elected were: President, Helen Bluhm: Vice-President, Jeannie Fry: Secretary-Treasurer, June Bradley: Reporter, Elvin Dean Mauk. 24. The 1947 Maroon First row-Helen Bluhm. Bertie Bradley, Helen Hayn. Martha Frerichs, Annetta Osterbur, Dorothy Stein, Betty Eyestone, Marilyn Huls. Second row-Mary Habben. Loraine Meier. Vivian Jacobs, Mary Wallace, Patricia Max- well, Genevra Miller. Margaret Lientz. Third row-Pauline Bensyl, Marietta Carl, Eilene Robbins, Mildred Gronewold, Clarine Loschen. Jean Fry, Wilma Jacobs, Gwendolyn Hiser. Fourth row-Ilene Frerichs. Rose Ellen Lane, Lois Boyd, Irene Aden, Martha Bloomfield, June Bradley, Verna Duitsman, Mary Danner, Clarene Hayn. Girls' Chorus The Girls' Chorus, directed by Mrs. Christ and accompanied by Mary Lou Habben, consists of those girls who are interested in choral music. The chorus met every sixth period on Tuesday, except on Thursday at which time the Mixed Chorus met. At the junior play there were two special mixed chorus groups. They sang Some Sunday Morning. and i'For Me and My Gal. On March 28, the chorus also sang at the senior play. ' On December 18, the combined chorus gave a cantata, HA Surprise for Santa. The entire group sang six Christmas carols in the first act. The second act consisted of a piano solo by Mary Lou Habben, a soprano solo by Eilene Robbins, a. trumpet solo by Robert Meyer, a reading by Helen Bluhm, and several band numbers. On April 25, the chorus attended the annual music festival at the Cham- paign Junior High School, to which all musical organizations of the county were invited. During the day the groups practiced and in the evening they sang for the parents and friends. The Ciirls' Chorus sang When Soft Voices Die and Sapphic Ode. The 1947 Maroon 25 Boys' Chorus The Boys' Chorus. which is under the direction of Mrs. Christ, has been together as a group for the past three years. At present the Boys' Chorus con- sists of eighteen members. The boys also had a double quartet group Which wa: also directed by Mrs. Christ. This group included Carl Carter, Danny Freeman, Erwin Osterbur, David Plotner, Bob Meyer, Don Jacobs. Forrest Danner and Cilen Busboom. The chorus sang at the junior and senior plays. At the junior play they sang popular music which included 'Alf l Had My Way, For Me and My Gal, and Some Sunday Morning. Next came the Christmas Cantata on December l8 at which all the boys in special groups sang Christmas carols. The chorus attended the annual spring festival on April 25, at the Cham- paign Junior High School, to which all of the Champaign County school mu- sical organizations were invited. The groups practiced during that afternoon of the festival night and on that evening sang for their parents and the many friends. The Boys' Chorus sang beautiful numbers such as Dance, My Com- rades, Dance and MOI' Ark's a-Moverin'. I-'rrsl row-Danny Freeman, Carl Carter, Herbert Osierbur. liorrest Danner. John Osterbur, lfrwin Osterbur. Second row-Mrs. Christ. Herbert Bluhm. Richard lfsworthy, David Woods, Bill Fiscus. Mary Lou I-labben, accompanist. Third row-Mervin Aden, Elvin Oslerbur. Glen Busboom, Robert Meyer, David Plotner, William Steffey, Donald Jacobs. 26 The 1947 Maroon Hrs! row-Helen Bluhm, Donald Jacobs, Irene Aden, Robert Meyer. Second rote'-June Bradley, Richard Esworthy. Betty Fyestone, Danny Freeman. NVilma Jacobs. Carl Carter, Cienevra Miller. Richard Yeats, Third row-Vivian Jacobs. Mervin Aden, William Steffey, David Plotner, Herbert Bluhm. Gwendolyn Hiser. Bill Meade, Verna Duitsman. Mary l.ou Habben, accompanist, and Mrs. Band Mrs. John Waldrip directed the band for one month and then resigned. with Mrs. Alyce Christ taking her place. Many of the students started as beginners this year and are now playing in the band. The band played at all home basketball games, marching out and playing while standing in formation. lt played at the junior and senior plays, for the Christmas Cantata, and graduation. On April 25, the band attended the Champaign County Music Festival at Champaign Junior High School. Some of the selections played were Fm- braceable You, The Waltz King, and 'il Hear America Singing. Members of the band and instruments played are as follows: Carl Carter -bass: Betty Eyestone, Helen Bluhm, Donald Jacobs, Vivian Jacobs, Richard Esworthy, William Steffey, and June Bradley-clarinet: Danny Freeman and Wilma Jacobs-saxophone: lrene Aden, Robert Meyer, Robert Behrens, Mil- dred Cironewold, Richard Yeats, and Genevra Miller'-cornet: Herbert Bluhm and David Plotner-trombone: Gwendolyn Hiser-bass drum: Bill Meadef snare drum. Robert Meyer played a cornet solo, A Merry American Christmas, and Danny Freeman played a saxophone solo, All Aboard for Santa Claus, for the Christmas program. Mary Lou Habben accompanied the band the first semester and played solos for several different occasions. Betty Eyestone and Marilyn Huls were the accompanists during the second semester. The band sold stationery to make money in order to buy band letters. Alyce Christ. director. The 1947 Maroon 27 Maroon Mirror 'Staff At the beginning of the year. it was decided to have the entire school rep- resented on the staff of the school paper rather than just the juniors and seniors as previously done. A paper was passed among the students and those inter- ested in being on the staff signed their names. At the first meeting of the staff, the staff members were elected. Helen Bluhm was chosen as editor-in-chief and Danny Freeman as her assistant. The editor and her assistant made assignments to each member of the staff and the publishing of the Maroon Mirror began. The staff met on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the first week of each month in order to put the paper out on the second Friday of the month. Sponsored by Miss Gioannini and Miss Nicoson, the staff included the fol- lowing: EditorQHelen Bluhm: Assistant Editor-Danny Freeman: Art- Elvin Mauk, Dorothy Stein, Robert Behrens, Press-Elvin Osterbur, Carl Car- ter, Herbert Bluhm: Feature-Bertie Bradley, Betty Eyestone: Sports-Forrest Danner, Glen Busboom: Proof lrene Aden, Eilene Robbins, Wilma Jacobs: Joke-John Osterbur, Martha Frerichs: F. H. A.-Loraine Meier: F. F. A.- Elvin Osterbur: Typists-Dorothy Stein, Betty Eyestone, Helen Hayn, Wilma Jacobs, Glen Busboom, Elvin Osterbur. and thirteen reporters. Sealed-Helen Hayn, Wilma Jacobs, Helen Bluhm. Dorothy Stein, Glen Busboom and Forrest Danner. Standing, second row-Bertie Bradley. Betty Eyestone, Miss Wanda Nicoson. Robert Behrens, Herbert Bluhm, Carl Carter, Elvin Osterbur. Danny Freeman, Martha Frerichs, Elvin Mauk. John Osterbur. Robert Sattler, Miss Annette Gioannini. Irene Aden, and Eilene Robbins. Top row-Loraine Meier, Margaret Lientz, Vivian Jacobs. Jean Fry, Lois Boyd, Rose Ellen Lane, Richie Esworthy, David Plotner, Mary Danner, Verna Duitsman, Joy Peters, Billy Fiscus, and Mervin Aden. 28 The 1947 Maroon Left to right-Miss Gioannini, director: Bertie Bradley, John Osterbur, Carl Carter, Elvin Osterbur, Clarence Osterbur, Wilma Jacobs, Helen Hayn, Herbert Osterbur, Glen Busboom. Danny Freeman, Betty Eyestone, and Dorothy Stein. Senior Play The senior class play of l947, Hillbilly Courtship, was presented March 28. The scene of the play was somewhere in the Ozarks Where Widow Peppin and deaf old Pappy Stilsby are carrying on a mountain feud. To make matters worse, Pappy's son, Luke, and Ma Peppin's daughter, Emmy, were deeply in love. In simpler words, the old folks were feudin', while the young folks were spooninf While all this went on the Triffet sisters came home and brought their manager, Sol Silverstein, with them, in the quest of more hillbilly talent for his radio station. Ma Peppin immediately jumped to the conclusion that Mr. Silverstein was the man sent out by the Matrimonial Bureau to become her husband. How Mr. Silverstein found his way out of this embarrassing situation and how the problems of the others were solved finally brought the comedy to a hilarious conclusion. Cast of Characters Luke Stilsby.. .... .. ...Glen Busboom Sol Silverstein .,.. .,,.... . .Carl Carter Emmy pcppin H I Dorothy Stein Louis Cattaro . .... ...... D anny Freeman Pappy Stilsby ....,, .... ..... J o hn E. Osterbur Ma Peppin .. . Lulu Triffet .... Seedie Trifiet ....... Wash .lecldo .. The 1947 Maroon ., .. Bertie Bradley ,......Wilma Jacobs ,.........Helen Hayn Elvin Osterbur Bridget O'Flannigan ..,........,.,. Betty Eyestone Reverend Boswell., ..... .. Herbert Osterbur Stage Manager ......... ...., Director... . Miss Clarence Osterbur Annette Gioannini 29 Junior Play The junior class play, Ghostly Quarantine. was presented October 21. This mystery-comedy. set in a spooky, old Southern mansion inherited by young William Harrison, abounded in mystery. superstition, and horror. There was, however. a dash of humor here and there to lighten the more gruesome aspects of the whole thing. There was an opportunity for a variety of charac- terizations including a withered, toothless, old housekeeper, a jittery young Negro, a dark and sinister Creole doctor, a poetic, educated tramp, all of whom were in distinct contrast to the straight characters. To add to the weirdness of it all, a thunderstorm broke loose in all its fury, the lights went off, a fiery cross appeared and white-clad ligures were seen to parade past the window. The play ended satisfactorily. however. with no great harm done to anyone. Cast of Characters William Harrison . .. . Donald Jacobs Mother Blake ...... ...... E ilene Robbins Gloria Wiloughby lllvvl lllll H elm Bluhm Oliver Mellon . ..... Forrest Danner Henrietta Wiloughby ..,....... Rose Ellen Lane Sandra ' I tene Aden L , Soleless Sam ,.,,..., ....,,. R obert Meyer Ann . .,..,.,,.. , ,..,..,. ,.,....,...,.. o is Boyd Rebecca West H I lglll H Iuqu --Clara Putnam Andrew Barnes 4'i-A V-Elvin Dean Meek Jean Roger, M.D. .,.,., ......... R obert Sattler Patches .....,..... .. .. Buddy Rogers Director .,,... .. .. .... .,,,... M iss Gioannini Left lo fl-flhl. stumling-lfilene Robbins. lrene Aden. liorrest Danner. Elvin Mauk, Robert Saltler. Robert Meyer. Robert Rogers. Clara Putnam. Donald Jacobs. Helen Bluhm. Miss Gionn- nini, director. Seufvdh-Rose Ellen Lane and Lois Boyd. 30 The 1947 Maroon 'T , 0 Little Glcnny r' h .. ' ',:' 1 ..'- n 9 Hono r S had e nt s + if , ., ,f I-1lst.o.Ke in ing '--r 1 yfigpg DIKC GH! 194-7 MOJEIS The mx Four sum + Smack E m in i 5 .Af OPEN the door-A Rinhau-'df IU: h B34 B97 The 1947 Maroon 31 34 N V fs et 11 t A HERBERT CDSTERBUR Center Herb Osterbur looks inno- cent, rather than tough, But he knows how to play center and that's enough. ELVIN Os'1't2RBUR lforwurd Though polio struck him and put him to bed, Elvin Osterbur came back and went right ahead. Gl.liN BUSBOOM Ciupttiin-Gtrurcl As captain of the basket- ball team, Behold? Glen Busboom full of steam, COACH WAl,lJl2ll, He likes to win all the games that he can: XVe think that Coach Waldrip is quite the man. DANNY FREEMAN Forward His goal is to Win, and a good one it is: When Dari Freeman goes in, the game is his. CLARENCE OSTERBUR Center Six feet three is this genial lad's height. Clarence Ostcrbur his name: his motto is Fight. The 1047 Maroon BASKETBALL BOYS First row--Donald Jacobs, Robert Sattler, Herbert Osterbur, Forrest Danner, Glen Busboom. Second row-Mr. Waldrip, Erwin Osterbur, Dale Carter, Clarence Osterbur. Danny Free- man, Elvin Osterbur, Robert Rogers, manager. BASKETBALL The Bulldogs of Ogden High had an up and down season: at times the Bulldogs came out and flashed like the teams of old, but not as many times as they should. The Maroons were led by Captain Glen Busboom, Herbert Osterbur, and Forrest Danner, and under the able coaching of Mr. John Waldrip. The squad is made up of five seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. The large number of underclassmen on the squad suggests a good outlook for the 1947-48 season. Members of the first ive and their positions are as follows: Erwin Osterbur, Robert Sattler, forwards: Herbert Osterbur, center: Glen Bus- boom and Forrest Danner, guards, with strong reserves, Dale Carter and Donald Jacobs. The Ogden squad upset St. Joseph, and played many better teams to a standstill. It seems that at almost every game. Ogden left their free throw eyes at home, and many games were lost just on that account. This coming year should be a good year for the Ogden Bulldogs: while losing only two off the first live, they will have retained all reserves and they are all improving fast. Let's come out and back the '47-'48 team of O. C. H. S. Let's go, Bulldogs! 34. The 1947 Maroon June Bradley, Bertie Bradley, Betty Eyestone, Jean Fry. CHEERLEADERS Basketball season rolled around this year and found several girls and one boy interested in cheerleading. One by one. they dropped out of the picture. Before election day, the candidates met in Mr. Hays' office and decided how many cheerleaders there should be and how they should try out. They agreed to have four leaders. The day of election found Betty Eyestone, Bertie Brad- ley, June Bradley, Jean Fry and Eilene Robbins still in the running. It was a close race with Betty, Bertie, June and Jean coming in lirst. The girls de- cided to all be responsible for both games, rather than have first and second team cheerleaders. The girls brought maroon material for their dresses, and with the help of Miss Carter, made them. It was plenty of work, but a lot of fun. The finished products Were princess-styled, wool dresses with full skirts and were trimmed in White. Although there were times when the morale of both the team and the cheer- ing section was low, it was the responsibility of these girls to bring it back to its normal level and they did their best. Repetition of the yells proved Golf Fightl Winf and i'Yea. team, we're for you! to be their favorites. The 1947 llflaroon D. At ase The 194 7 Maroon TRACK TEAM Sealed-Robert Rogers, David Plotner, Erwin Osterbur, Dale Carter, Donald Jacobs, David Woods. Standing-Danny Freeman, Herbert Osterbur, Clarence Osterbur, Mr. John Waldrip, Forrest Danner, Robert Sattler, and Glen Busboom. TRACK Above is pictured the track team of 1946, with the exception of three boys. They are Robert Osterbur, Walter Robbins, and Russell Green, all of whom graduated. The team competed in five triangular meets, and the Urbana open, the county meet, and the district meet. Here are the events and the boys who competed in them: 100 and 220-Walter Robbins and Forrest Danner: 440- Glen Busboom and Herbert Osterburg 880-yard run-Glen Busboom, Herbert Osterbur, and Donald Jacobs: mile run-Donald Jacobs and David Plotner: high hurdles-Robert Osterbur and Danny Freeman: low hurdles-Robert Os- terbur, Danny Freeman, and Walter Robbins: pole vault-Russell Green: discus-Russell Green and Herbert Osterbur: high jumpd-Robert Osterbur and Russell Green: relay-Robert Osterbur, Walter Robbins, Russell Green, and Glen Busboom. The leading point man was Glen Busboom followed by Robert Osterbur. The season was fairly good as a whole. Season's Record Uni High lst, Ogden Znd, St. Joseph 3rd COUNTY MEET Ogden lst, Sidney 2nd 440: lst, Glen Busboom Ogden lst, St. Joseph 2nd, Sidney 3rd 880: Znd, Glen Busboom Allerton lst, Ogden 2nd, Homer 3rd Mile: 5th, Donald Jacobs Homer lst, Ogden 2nd, Sidney 3rd Freshman-Sophomore Relay: 4th The 1947 Maroon 37 SOFTBALL Early in September, the softball season opened with twenty boys reporting for practice. There were six boys-Glen Busboom, Herbert Osterbur, Forrest Danner, Bob Sattler, Clarence Osterbur, and Dale Carter-who had previous experience on last year's team. At the end of the season these following boys had gotten a permanent position on the softball team: Clarence Osterbur, pitcher: Dale Carter, catcher: Herbert Osterbur, flrst base: Herbert Bluhm, second base: Erwin Osterbur, third base: Glen Busboom, shortstop: Bob Sattler, left Held: Forrest Danner, center Held: David Woods, right field. The team completed the season of nine games without mishap. Although they lost quite a few games, everybody gained a lot of experience. The team ended up with two wins and seven losses. This was the fourth year on the varsity for Herbert Osterbur and Glen Busboom and the third year for Clarence Osterbur, Danny Freeman and Elvin Osterbur, Best of luck to next year's team! First row-Herbert Bluhm, David Woods. Donald Jacobs, Bill Meade, Robert Rogers. John Britt. Second row-Erwin Osterbur, Danny Freeman, Robert Sattler, Herbert Osterbur, Mr. Wal- drip, Clarence Osterbur, Forrest Danner, Glen Busboom, Dale Carter. 38 The 1947 Maroon 9 HEVY' Little Angel ' 'S pec S' lU,l7'l5'L LgLQvl Ljvdrdilhl Bret rs G LVEN f'11fs.CHrlSt Joe iow one docs he wanty? -2. ' 2 - Y -::-:., ,P s t , h M ' GI Q 111 MAY 6111 The 1947 Maroon John oc 39 I Sends Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class ROBESON'S-Your Friendly Champaign Department Store C. O. DECKER GROCERIES AND MEATS . . . FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Phone 66 Ogden, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of '47 DR. ROY E. KING Osteopathic Physician HOMER, ILLINOIS PHONE 4786 Don Hayes Appliance Store HOUSEWARES . . . HARDWARE ELECTRIC, GAS, AND OIL APPLIANCES Nationally Known Makes 321 North Neil Street Champaign, Illinois 4.0 The 1947 Maroon Jones f, Opticians OPTICIANS FOR PHYSICIANS Phone 9703 110 West Church Street Champaign, Illinois STYLE AND VALUE LEADERS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS FOR 81 YEARS 0 O Champaign, Illinois HUDSON STANDARD SERVICE AND CAFE COMPLETE MEALS - ALSO SANDWICHES Homer, Illinois GONES' CAFE F ithian, Illinois The 1947 Maroon 4,1 Dr. J. O. Faris Co. ESTABLISHED 1900 OPTICIANS . . . JEWELERS 131 East Main Street Danville, Illinois CUSTOM COMBINING, TRUCKINC, AND CORN SHELLING D. B. COLE Phone 2131 Fithian, Illinois Superette Market HOMER'S COMPLETE FOOD STORE MEAT AND GROCERIES Homer, Ill. Phone 544 RALPH F. FENTERS AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE CRUSHED ROCK Ogden, Illinois Pfister Hybrids CHAMPAIGN COUNTY SEED CO. St. Joseph, Illinois 42 The 1947 Ma SCHROCK FERTILIZER SERVICE PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW Commercial Fertilizer Potash Nitrogen Florida Rock Phosphate Super Phosphate A Complete Soil Mapping and Testing Service William E. Hayes, Representative Ogden, Illinois Hunter Lumber and Coal Company REBUILD . . . REMoDEL REPAIR Ogden Fithian Royal St. Joseph Verna's Cafe DINNERS, STEAKS AND cHoPs Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Ogden, Illinois The 1947 Maroon THE FIRST NATIONAL BAN General Banking K MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Phone 15 Ogden, Illinois 4 3 -I Wm: , ' 133333055 sa W x ,agrgagpxxseaegggaal I Kigisieig' g5ig?aggVg f lv wb.-5-yllrlx. SEED Seseggglgvkiggsasfsaauasad n ST. JUSEPH. CU. '-'922'33r3'- 'M Q 7 ll.l.lllUl5 Dial 3091 St. Joseph, Illinois Duitsman Oil Company ENARCO PRODUCTS Phone Ogden 61-2 Royal, Illinois 44 The 1947 Maroon Gritten Hardware Co. MeCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINERY HOME APPLIANCES Phone 217 I Fithian, Illinois Phone Ogden 61-2 Residence 86-4 JOHN MEI ER SERVICE Dealer of NATIONAL REFINING COMPANY PRODUCTS FIRESTONE TIRES . . . AUTO SUPPLIES Royal, Illinois Freese Funeral Service Funeral Directors AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT Telephone 28-2 Ogden, Illinois The 1947 Maroon 4,5 GEO. A. PHARES C. DEANE PHARES The Royal Garage Ford Sales and Service FORD TRACTOR FERGUSON SYSTEM Royal, Illinois ST. JOSEPH OIL CO. T12xAco DISTRIBUTOR St. Joseph, Illinois Ray Anderson Dealer in CROW'S HYBRID CORN : BUHNER'S FERTILIZERS ROBIN JONES CO. PHOSPHATE Phone 80-11 Ogden, Illinois lfomplinmnls of WINGET OIL COMPANY St. Joseph, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1947 L. H. Loeschen, General Hardware Royal, Illinois 46 The 1947 Ma Wright Beauty Shop MARGARET AND NORA WRIGHT Located in Masonic Building Phone 3 Ogden, Illinois ALSIP'S GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET Phone 94- Ogden, Illinois Chester Mapes Hardware GENERAL HARDWARE HEATING HOT-POINT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Phone 24--3 The 1947 Maroon Milking Shorthorns Quality Breeding . . . Popular Strain Frank Osterbur fr Sons Ogden, Illinois Compliments of THE DALE PUBLICATIONS St. Joseph, Illinois Dr. J. E. Erickson Dentist Homer, Illinois ELLIS MOTOR SALES' nr: S010 - PLYMOUTH WE SERVICE ALL MAKES OF CARS TRUCKS AND TRACTORS Tel. 109-110 Homer, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1947 Fithian Grain Company Fithian, Illinois 48 The 1947 M Compliments of COURSON HARDWARE Phone 33x Congratulations to the Class of 1947 J. C. Fielding Grain Company Ogden, Illinois FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. GRAIN . . . COAL . . . SEEDS Telephone 61-B1 Royal, Illinois H. M. WAGGONER GENERAL TRUCKING Homer, Ill. The 1947 Mumon 49 PAINTING . . . DECORATING EUGENE DANNER PHoNE 56K HOMER, ILL. STUDEBAKER SALES AND SERVICE C. M. EYESTONE, Propriet RADIOS ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Phone 952 Ogden, Illinois W. Lewis C1 Company ffFAsH1oNs Fon YOUTH Champaign, Illinois LUBBY OSTERBUR Groceries and Meats PHONE 86-A2 ROYAL, ILLINOIS 50 The 1947 M Ramert Chevrolet Sales and Service C. L. RAMERT, Owner Phone 91-4 Ogden, Illinois Ed Harden Sales and Service DEALER IN FORD CARS AND TRUCKS GENERAL ELECTRIC HOME APPLIANCES Square Dealing and Excellent Service THIRTY-THREE YEARS A FORD DEALER IN THE SAME PLACE We Have Expert Mechanics to Service All Makes Phone 2261 Fithian., Illinois OSTERBUR TRUCKING SERVICE Fred F. Osterhur, Jr., Prop. GENERAL TRUCKING : LIMESTONE HAULING Residence-Royal, Illinois Address-Ogden, Illinois Busboom 6' Osterbur Grain Co. St. Joseph 3641 - Phone -- Ogden 39-11 Mr. Waldrip fpointing to deer at zooj 1 A'Richie, what is that? Richie Esworthy: I don't know, teacher. Mr. Waldrip: What does your mother call your father? Richie: Gol1y, is a louse as big as that? The 1947 Maroon 51 PATRO NS' PAGE C. A. COX, D.v.M. ED. KENNEYS DRUG STORE HAVARD'S BARBER SHOP HOMER THEATRE ARNOLD MQKINLEY W. A. DUKES DUNKMAN'S GROGERIES AND MARKET E. L. RUDICIL GARAGE DOG's PLACE g, JAUTOGRAPHS -Xl YIIT KtyPt1.,C Chlyrlll M W I - , 97 -f -' I U ' '47 K ' , ' X . X, , , r A My W ww Q ff ' 4 1 K . ,b, ,,, , 0 , . V J , , I ' . ' 1 ' x. ' V w.. ' A .. '..1 32 3 5 NV QJZJW fgjjw ff A . Z ll A W ' Q, U4 fl My , VV f ,,,4 , f 4,71 f xg WL fl garb 4 V N , VZ 57 K. if V , j IU if f I J -,J xy lx., .Vfwfu -V-44 1, 'I ' if '54 1 ' If 1 if hy V fgffvvff' 4 kg go ZZ?-f !7 130 fav T1 ,,