Oil City High School - Oil Can Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1925 volume:

mmm • W v’V� iL BSsSmLv-, '£- t Z'M ,• ' ‘4jP I Published by The Class of 1925 OF THE OIL CITY HIGH SCHOOL Dedication We, the members of the Class of 1925, in recognition of his interest in furthering the progress of our education, not only in school but also in our outside activities, respectfully dedicate this Year Book to Professor Ranceford C. Thompson, Principal of the Oil City High School. Toast Here's to the lad Who reads his Oil Can And reads his Oil Can alone. For many a lad reads Another lad’s Oil Can When he ought to be reading his ou)n. THE OIL CAN 5 1925 Staff of The Oil Can Editor in Chief.............. Assistant Editor............ Literary Editors............ Athletic Editors............ Art Editors................. Joke Editors................ Business Manager............ Assistant Business Manager. Advertising Managers......... .................. Robert C. Bowman ........................ Ross Carey Ella Lee, Francis Lowers, Jack Kuhns ......Charles Wood, Gladys Goodman .......Meredith Foster, Anna Gourly .......Louise Jenkins, Roy Hughes ....................Melvin Woodside ......................Charles Stuart . Junior Sharpnack, Lamont Thurston THE OIL CAN 1925 Paste your Commencement Programs Here 8 THE OIL CAN 1925 MR. RANCEFORD THOMPSON MISS FRANK MISS CRIBBS MISS CHARLES MR. NELSON MISS STEVENS MISS LAKEMAN MR. COLEMAN MR. WOODMAN MISS WHITFORD MISS VAIL MISS LEYDA MISS THOMAS MISS DE GRUCHY MISS THURSTON Faculty MISS PINNEY MISS WARD MISS FIRST Mill! WJ.1.1-.1.1.1! -1.. .• • SSw-iijJ IS ff • • ■ ‘ ' I ■! •f ■ -V. - . • ::V::vy ;V.vy Gourl 10 THE OIL CAN 1925 RICHARD FRY Dick. President ’25. President A. A. Football Manager 4. Basketball Varsity 1.2,3. 4, Senior Play None but himself can be his parallel. Nevertheless, we thought so much of Dick that we made him president of the class. Nor was our faith misplaced. For with the help of his twin brother, he has certainly succeded. LOUISE JENKINS Jiggs. Vice President ’25 Vice President A. A. Jokes Editor Oil Can Secretary Hi-Tri All Committees This is Louise! We are sure she will succeed in the world, for she is very ambitious, energetic, and sincere. Always ready with a helping hand, she has a smile for everybody. ROBERT BOWMAN Bob. Treasurer Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. Editor of Oil Can Advisor Hi-Y Senior Play Committee Senior Play No other than the future Dr. Robert Bowman Esq., M. D., Nevertheless, we all envy Bob because he has decided his profession. But then why shouldn’t he be a doctor? Look at all the practice he got patching up this material to make an annual. RUBY CROSS «■ Curly. Secretary of Class Secretary of Dramatic Club Class Historian Senior Play This winsome maid is one of the select few who have not bobbed their hair, so it lends dignity and poise to her. Curly has been teased a whole lot on this point, but she stood firm and said, ‘‘1 will not bob,” and we are forced to believe her. Hats off to a woman with a mind like that! 1925 THE OIL CAN 11 FRANCES ALEXANDER Until we found out she was from Smyrna, we were quite sure she hailed from South Ca’line or Ceo’gia, for that slow drawl of hers was most deceiving. MARIAN AMSLER “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” Marian takes school with a great deal of seriousness. She has little to say and says it not. DOROTHY ANDERSON Dot. Senior Play Committee We don’t know much about her outside of school, but in school we know her to be a faithful worker and a loyal classmate. Would we had more like her. LUELLA AULT Main interest in life, eats. and “dates.” Has a hard time attending to her work because the boys seem to have so much to do where she is. JAY BALSIGER When we say Jay we usually connect it with walker.” but not so in this case. Jay rides in a Ford which is not quite so quiet and easy-going as he is. 12 1925 THE OIL CAN JOHN KUHNS Jack. Asst. Literary Editor Oil Can Football 4 Jack is the picture of beauty and grace on the football field as he leads the rooters in their encouragement to the warriors marching triumphantly down across the enemy’s goal line. MARIAN LANE Laney. A very ambitious young lady; she ought to succeed in the world for she sees that she gets what she wants and she wants to get everything that she sees. ELLA M. LEE Smoke. Literary Editor Oil Can Senior Play Committee Senior Play Ring Committee Junior Prom. Committee Social Committee Hi-Tri The orator of the occasion! How many times we have heard her voice declaiming the adventures of the cat who fell down a well, or else how to take lessons in driving from the back seat! But through all her many and varied adventures, Ella has not fallen into the raptures over some unknown Shiek. but has remained true to her Bob. MARY LEWIS Banquet Committee ‘‘When hearts were trumps, Mary expected him to play a diamond. And he did. But Mary has become so used to it that it is just a daily incident—but a sweet one. JOHN LOGAN Jonnie. Senior Play Vice President Dramatic Club Ha! What have we here? The Shiek! He comes trampling over the hearts of the gay damsels of the class of 25, leaving them swooning in the dust of his affections. Alas! All too soon does he leave their horizon for some other fair maid. 1925 THE OIL CAN 13 ■ ROSS CAREY Assistant Editor Oil Can Finance Committee. Banquet Committee This is he, dear observer, who can speak with intelligence upon any vital subject known to mankind. Have you ever noticed Ross when he wasn’t busy? If so. you have witnessed a rare sight. ANNA CARROLL One of our future Greenwich Village artists. What Anna can’t draw isn’t worth mentioning, judging from the pictures on various desk lids in S. H. As you know, Anna, the pen is mightier than the sword”—or rolling pin—so stick to your pen yet awhile. DAN CAVANAUGH Dan is always busy doing nothing in particular. Sometimes he combs his hair, but most often he doesn’t. Nevertheless, he is a bright student and a first-class workman. EDWIN CLARK Ed. While most of us have been struggling along in order to finish High School in four years, Ed has been doing it in three and one-half years. But then, Ed’s got the brains and he is business like, he does not surprise us in the least. ROBERT CLARK Fitz. Yes, he and Ed are brothers. Bob is like the rest of us and has taken all the alloted time in completing his course. We do not doubt his ability to duplicate his brother s feat, but why should a Shiek” hurry when there are girls, dances, etc? 14 THE OIL CAN 1925 KENNETH PORTER Ken. Basketball Varsity 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. Football 2. 3. 4. Varsity 3. 4. Junior Social Committee “In sooth, I know not why I am so sad!” But cheer up, Ken here’s to you: Captain of the Basketeers. “Helen!” Helen!” “Helen!” JAMES REID Jimmie. James is on the good side of the teachers. Well, for that matter he is a universal favorite with the entire class. We are sure he would make a good soldier in time of need. SARAH REID Sally. Finance Committee Junior Prom. Committee Senior Play Committee How her heart pines for the bonny trees and streets of State College! She manages to survive someway, and in the meantime she has plenty of other balm for her aching heart, in the way of swains and books. JANE REIDY Matches. Basketball 2. 3. Jane has The Lady of the Lake, Juliet, and any other blond beat all to snuff when it comes to pretty, blue eyes. Sure enough! Some people are small, some people are tall, but Jane was meant to be taller than all! MARY REIDY When the boys claim that an untalkative member of the weaker (?) sex has not been discovered, we point to Mary and behold! their lips are sealed. 1925 THE OIL CAN 15 EDNA COCHRAN Eddie. May Festival Committee Tho others study day and night, To dance is still my one delight. To hear this young lady say that, states exactly what her chief occupation is. but she succeeds in her studies—for some reason. LEAH COCHRAN Biddy. Leah alias “Cinderella” lost her slipper, on a certain Class Day. while in a precarious position atop a pole defending our colors. However she stuck it out and in time returned to terra firma a distinguished member of our class. MILDRED CONNELLY Mildred goes with—now don’t get excited—with Catherine. We'll wager she goes with some else too. Just the same we’re glad to say that she gets her lessons. MARY CONWAY Mary is a decided blond. She decided to graduate. And she did; with honors. So we feel that she will always accomplish what she decides to do. QUINTON CRAWFORD A firm supporter of the doctrine of never leaving studies interfere with pleasure. A good scout and does not hate the women. 16 THE OIL CAN 1925 HENRIETTA GILLILAND Henri. Basketball-Letter 4 May Festival Committee Gay. graceful, good-looking, and brainy, are the words that fit Henri. The boys must think so, too. judging from the mail she gets via Study Hall’s R. F. D. She sometimes gets fussed in English class, but she always comes out on top, and rides the waves with a glad heart. ELEANOR GLENN Maud. We think we must name Maud the talkative one of our class, for whenever we hear a big commotion in the halls, and get ready to fly before Ranee's rage, someone calms our fears by saying. It’s Maud. But never fear, Eleanor, you’ll never have any matrimonial troubles. BERTHA GOODEMOTE Here’s a little Miss who is so small she is seldom seen and so quiet that she speaks only when spoken too. She is a good student and of the type that do not bother the teachers, thence a great credit to the school. GLADYS GOODMAN Goodie. Basketball-Letter 3. 4 Athletic Editor Oil Can Color Committee After all isn't it the Athletic Girl” that nine-tenths of us prefer. Gladys is one from A to “Z.” Her name may be Good MAN but nevertheless she is a good GIRL and a good scholar. ANNA GOURLEY Ann. Art Editor Oil Can Senior Play Those that know Ann will agree that she is an earnest worker. To Ann is due great credit for the success of the Art in the Oil Can. Art isn't her only interest for she is quiet deeply interested in Bob! 1925 THE OIL CAN 17 WILLIAM DORWORT Bill. Always laughing, joking or smiling is Bill. Even a broken ankle and a pair of crutches failed to take the smile away last fall. However Bill chose to take the A. A. A’s seriously rather than a joke as some of us did. WILHELMINA DORWORTH Billie. Trophy Committee Ring Committee Basketball-Letter 3, 4. Manager 4 Give her some work to do and Wilhelmina is otherwise engaged but mention some devilment and Billie is in the seventh heaven. EARL DOLBY Well, well, whom have we here? None other than a would-be fire chief. Not inclined to be noisy Earl makes his presence felt, and he sure has a future. GERTRUDE DUFFEE Another one of the only ones.’ .It’s too bad that Reid had to catch cold while sitting on her porch swing in the summer. It doesn’t speak well of Gertrude. But never mind, we think we know how you feel about it. so just as long as you behave yourself and don’t fall in love it will be all right. NEVA DUNMIRE Let us introduce you to the Bookkeeping shark of the class. What Neva doesn’t know about that phase of study isn’t worth talking about. We don’t know much about her outside of school, but in school she is a loyal classmate, and a hard worker. 18 THE OIL CAN 1925 GEORGE FLINCHBAUGH One of our boys who does not say much and yet gets a good laugh out of life. We think Fate has passed him by with fewer hard knocks than those she hands us, but if she does he bucks up and gets another girl. Be an optimist, George! MEREDITH FOSTER Meredy. Art Editor Oil Can Words might have failed the little boy as he flunked his spelling exam but they seldom fail Foster for he always has a ready supply. He handles them big and small alike. Moreover he surely does flourish a nifty drawing pen. ROBERT FRY Bob. Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3. 4 Senior Play All hail to “Bobbie,” Oil City’s brilliant man about town. This tall imitation of a student is some bearcat on the polished hardwood and in view of the fact, he has the distinction of being the leader of Oil City, Rouseville, and Reno’s smart set. REGINALD GADDESS Reggie. Junior Picnic Committee Football I. 2, 3, 4. Track Manager 4 Ladies and Gentlemen, the class of 1923 take great pleasure in introducing “Reggie ”, the greatest all-round bun-duster in the U. S. A. Let us add: What a space he’d fill in the football team! FLORENCE GEORGE Toss. She belongs to a bunch of sidekicks, who will insist on keeping her in. But she sometimes eludes them, and then has a good time with Howard, who is nothing loath. No one could ever pass her up. That’s the spirit, Toss! 1925 THE OIL CAN 19 WINIFRED NEELY Winnie Winkle. Basketball-Letter 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. One of those who graduated at the mid year. We think that S. H. Mail was sadly reduced when Winnie left her Alma Mater. She was another one of the conquering sextette, known as the captain of the girls' basketball team. ANNA BROWN NOBLE Brownie. When it comes to studies, Anna “Strikes at the stars with her exalted forehead.” You'd think that the grade tree grew only A’s to see her report card. This is a fact—In the future if you happen to see “Madam Browninski, Violin,” you must know that she is Anna. EMMA PALMER Here’s one who will get to the tip of the top, and we certainly wish her success. Will we ever forget her wail of Oh! my Gussie,” in the Dramatic Club Play? WILLIAM PARKER Billie. What more familiar sight can there be than Billie and Johnnie and their respective cars? In the opinion of the class of '25 Billie’s car has the right to precede Johnnie’s, because of its greater age and venerability. Therefore, clear the way for Billie, big boy of our class! FRANK PETERS Toora-loo! Here's Frank. He looks like a married man, but he says he ins’t. Just the same, he probably will be before long. 20 THE OIL CAN 1925 EARL MOHNKERN Once more, true to tradition, Mohnkern appears in the class list. Think of a man of industry and thrift who cherishes fond hopes for the future and you have thought of Earl. MABEL MONKS Way back in the dark days of our Junior English classes Mabel used to always come with her lesson prepared—no matter if she studied it on the way to class. How she ever managed to do it, we don’t know—but we do know this, that she is one of our own classmates—nuf sed. TWILA MONTGOMERY We were going to say a little something about Twila’s beau, but since she has so ardently entreated us not to. we comply with her wishes and simply impart the news that she has one! MARY MORELAND Mary is one of those sweet quiet persons that you know yet don't get well acquainted with. Those who do know her will tell you that it is your loss. FLORENCE MORGAN Florence likes pickles! We wonder if she is in love. We’re surprised, because Florence looks lots more sensible than that. But probably she says What’s that to you?” Andjgoes on liking them. 1925 THE OIL CAN 21 FRANCES LOWERS Sue. Asst. Literary Editor Oil Can Junior Picnic Committee Junior Social Committee Hi-Tri President Senior Social Committee Sue has the gift of gab, which, strange to say, landed her in the front seat! We know that she can talk because we have listened and heard. We also know that she can work because we have read the above list—and stood in awe of her. VIOLET LOWES Laplander. Basketball-Letter 3, 4. This is the longest member of our class, with the possible exception of Jane. She is full of fun, but somehow she still finds time to star on our girls’ basketball team, to get her lessons, and have dates with Cliff. EVELYN LYNAM Another one of the engaged ones. Goodness! The fever must be catching. Evelyn is a loyal classmate, and we are certainly glad to have her in our class. ALDINE MACDONALD She is young in years, but wise in judgment.” Indeed, yes! Aldine always contemplates before plunging into the depths of some unfathomed sphere! But that’s the way to be; we admire Aldine; we wish her happiness; we know she will succeed. isabelle McDonald Who says that there is nothing new in the world? Just look at Isabelle with her long hair. It must have required lots of determination on her part not to shear off her tresses. We wonder if she reads Macbeth?” 22 THE OIL CAN 1925 WEALTHY EASTON Waddie. Class Prophet Program Committee. Hi-Tri May Festival Committee Waddie is more or less of a mischief, and from the grade schools up she has been the cause of many a teacher's frown. She is as bright as her cheeks and that’s bright, we will admit. An example of her ability is the Class Prophesy. DOROTHY EBINGER Dot. Color Committee Dot is one of the so-called “Conscientious” type of student. In fact, we wonder if she might have been so deeply concerned with her studies that she forgot to grow. Studies aren t all that she likes for we think she is quite fond of “Peanuts. CATHERINE ECKERT We do not know much about Catherine because she has been with us only a year, having come from S. J. A. to acquire knowledge at our Hi. She is one of the crowd that is always having a good time, judging from the remarks passed in S. H. BRAYTON ENOS Brat. Football Varsity 3. 4 Track Varsity 3, 4 Don't be misguided by first appearance, please. Bray ton is all right even if he does assume that atmosphere of giddyness. One of the worthy members of our class, who is a football shiek. KATHERINE FISHER Kay. Katie is our idea of a “regular fella . She’s also our chief rooter at all games, because she can yell louder than Ken and Smoke and Sue put together. And that's going some. 1925 THE OIL CAN 23 ELIZABETH GOURLEY Betty. This one is voted the best looker in High School. Everyone thinks of “Keep that Schoolgirl Complexion when they see Betty. She has very curly hair. Let everyone know thatl Also that it has always been curly and always will be. RUTH GRAHAM Pokey. No matter how often you see Ruth, the more you see her the better you like her. When you try to understand her, she’s just like solid geometry. TILLIE GRANT Till. Becky, come to Papa.” “Yes, Pa.” So quothe Tillie innumerable times during the time she was practicing for the play. Ever since we don’t see how she finds time to get her work done, she is so busy. But Tillie is a good girl, and we are sure that her father never thunders, Becky, come to Papa.” EVA GRIFFITH Evy. Color Committee Treasurer Hi-Tri Banquet Committee Didn’t Eva Jane have a terrible time getting the teachers to call her Eva Jane instead of Eva Emily? Behold, one of our brightest lights in Miss Love’s English class and Miss Vail’s French class. She might be late in getting there, but she surely makes up for lost time when she arrives. ISABEL GRIFFITH Here is one who never says much but the teachers can always count on her work being done, which is a whole lot more than we can say for the rest of us. Isabel hails from Seneca, which from the specimen must bring up their children to be industrious and law-abiding. 24 THE OIL CAN 1925 JOHN HARMON Jack. Football. I. 2. 3. 4. Varsity 2, 3. 4. Basketball 1.2,3. 4. John is a bit absent-minded, but we can excuse him for that though, because one must think of her” part of the time, at least. IOLA HAYES Although Iota's hair is straight. Were very sure she'll get a mate. And quite soon too. from what we hear. Nevertheless, we're glad she stayed with us, and wish her success in everything. CLIFFORD HEALD Cliff. Cliff is a mighty earnest conscientious student whose friends are as numerous as his acquaintances. He is the sort of easygoing chap whom we admire because of his favor among the teachers. DOROTHY HEATH Dot. Dorothy is a tiny little girl with golden hair and a sunny smile. Her demure appearance doesn't really mean a thing, which you will find out when you know her better. Ask Jimmie! RONALD HEATH Here is a man who would make a good stateman? He is a good student, but he doesn't tell everybody about it. He doesn’t say much about women, either. THE OIL CAN 1925 25 RALPH WILLIS They do say that he who is always late never catches up, but then again they say 'tis better late than never, so you’re all right, Ralph, so long as you remember both together. GERTRUDE BATES Gert Here’s one of our girls who combines looks, clothes, and studiousness all in one—how she does it we don't know. But she is a loyal classmate as we know from the way she joins in the activities of the class. EMMA BECHTEL Another one of our class who can be put among the star pupils. In English she is good, in French she is better, and in Chemistry she is be3t. Another onejof our ’25’s who is right there. HAROLD BENNER Harold is very clever at joshing the young ladies along. He possesses an “Age of Innocence” expression and is very fond of Problems of Democracy—especially from Miss Thurston. EARL BENNINGER Shiek. Some one once said that the influences of environment cannot be overcome. Here, though, is Earl, one of the best and jolliest scouts we know, despite his red hair, and the fact that he comes from Seneca. 26 THE OIL CAN 1925 EDWIN SHIELDS Eddie. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Track 3. 4. Cupid’s first assistant has nothing on Eddie and his Date Agency. Eddie didn’t want to be selfish with his love for the girls so he established the renowned “Shields Date Agency” where many have obtained such service as only the experienced can render. JAMES SMITH Jimmy. Smith may be a common name, but here’s one Smith that isn’t. In fact James is one of the biggest little Seniors of '25. With all his knowledge, his generous grin, and pleasing manner, there will be no stopping his advance after he leaves us. ROSS SMITH Smitty. Junior Social Committee Color Committee Senior Play Committee Secretary A. A. Junior Picnic Committee We had Ross all written up very nicely, we thought, when along comes Ross and shatters our dreams by kicking most vigorously. Therefore, you must regard the picture opposite, and draw your own conclusions. ERNEST STACK An earnest student, as his name implies. Verily, he is a big, little man. Good fortune will smile on him, we are sure. ARLENE STANFORD “What are you doing, my pretty maid?” “I’m studying my lesson, Sir,” she said. And this is Arlene, who has a low and pleasant voice, ever a pleasing thing in woman. 1925 THE OIL CAN 27 WILLIAM HIBBARD Golly! but weren't we lucky to have Bill in our class? We hope that he is as glad as we are to be in the Class of '25. Here’s luck to you. Bill. JAMES HOLDER Jimmie. Football 4. Our class certainly does abound in Jameses. To some folks this Jimmie appears shy and retiring, but not to those who know him, the football ''Scrubs” for instance. Jimmie is right there with the fight and though he says he never takes hard subjects we notice he passes them all. MARGARET KANE Such boundless riches in such little room.” We imagine that Margaret imagines that everyone imagines that she does not have an imagination. Please don't ask for an explanation. Anyway she is a Utopian idealist! LESTER KARNS Speak up, Lester, and 'spress yourself. He really should do this, for we don't know Lester's opinion on many subjects except Shorthand, which he just adores, we know. HAZEL KEVERLINE Hazel is one of our ambitious girls who believes in preparedness in her studies. We don’t believe she cares much for men. 28 THE OIL CAN 1925 PHYLLIS KIFER Billy. Phyllis is one of our quiet girls who re exceptionally clever in classes. We could say lots of nice and cute things about her. but we advise all curious persons to make her acquaintance. CYRIL KING Cy. Football 3. 4. Letter 4. Track-Letter 3, 4. Captain 4. Here's “Cy” another of the Kings. King of what? Sports, probably. Cy is a small but furious whirlwind on the gridiron, and fast on the cinder path, and a mighty good sport in school: so here’s to Cy King of Sports. FRANCES HOLLABAUGH “Oh! she will sing the savageness out of a bear.” Sure enough, Frances can sing. Not only that, but she can act, as has been shown in the Dramatic Club Plays. EFFIE HUFF This little tot gets marks all out of proportion to her size. She is one of the few persons who comes to school for an education. Has the rare quality of always being sincere. ROY HUGHES Pin. We don’t know “Roy” but we do know “Pin” who is here, there, and everywhere with the goods. 1925 THE OIL CAN 29 THOMAS McGREEVY Jake. How they came to nickname him Jake” is a puzzle to us, for Tom is a little bit Irish—or should we say a big bit? Tom is one of our business students and we think that his ambition is to own a stationary store. LOUISE McMANN Louise comes to school in the forenoon, but after lunch she dons a white cap and dress to administer first aid to the injured, and also to keep Alice company. CECELIA MACKENZIE Ken. Junior Prom. Committee Senior Play Committee Senior Play Ken is one of a money making gang alias the Prom. Committee But that is as far as business goes with her unless you call Flapping a business, for Ken is a typical Flapper.” JOHN MAITLAND Suds. Ring Committee Stamp! Stamp! What was that? Only Jonnie coming in the Study Hall. Evidently thinks he’s taking a course in brick laying. That’s all right John, don’t pay any attention to what the literary editors say about you. HELEN MARTIN “Miss Martin” and Ranee’s voice resounded through the Study Hall. Then we knew that Helen had been up to some more mischief. Which always was, and probably always will be her favorite pastime. 30 THE OIL CAN 1925 JOHN STEUART Gaze upon the woman-hater of our class! The first of the term John took upon himself to ignore the ladies, but the ladies refused to ignore him, so consequently he could nor keep his wager. CATHERINE SUNDERLAND Katie. What hard times Katie has had to get people to spell her name with an “A” in it. Katie is engaged every night, but don’t take it so seriously, boys, you can get a look-in quite as well as that curly-headed blond. GLENN TARR Jess. Basketball 3, 4. Varsity 4. Football 4. “I am monarch of all I survey.”—and that's a lot, for we could back Jess against anyone as the tallest fellow in the class. GLENN TAYLOR Speaking of generous grins—you can always find one on Glenn’s face. But that does not mean that he cannot frown on occasion, because there are some who tremble when his black look comes their way. But he can learn his lesson—ask Mr. T ownsend. THOMAS THOMAS Tommy. Senior Play May Festival Committee How he does fall for the rustle of a skirt! Really, now, we could almost safely say that Thomas’ love affairs rival those of Henry VIII. t 1925 THE OIL CAN 31 MARY LOUISE REIMANN Poll. President of Dramatic Club Ring Committee Banquet Committee It is certainly a true saying in this case that still water runs deep.” Whatever Mary Louise does, she does quietly, without making a huge fuss about it. Witness the results in the Dramatic Club, Girl reserves, and other organizations. Hooray for Goopher. LENORE REYNOLDS Lenore’s hair is not red, but purely auburn. Figuratively speaking, she is the only auburn-haired girl in the class. We hope that the Ravin won’t quothe “Nevermore” about this Lenore. JAMES RICH Jamie. Football 4. Senior Play. If you want to know anything about Football, ask Rich, he knows. In fact, he indefinitely knows about everything including dramatics. (coaching and otherwise); chewing gum (Wrigley’s and Beeman's); Chemistry. Drill Practice, and The Art of Self-Defense.” VIRGINIA RIDER Ginny. We can’t figure out just how many there are in our class that are engaged, but we know that Ginny has been in that class ever since last summer. But now she has grown so used to that that she still has lots of time to get her lessons well. RICHARD ROESS Dick. Football 1,2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Junior Prom. Committee Finance Committee Varsity 2. 3. 4. Varsity 4. Treasurer Hi-Y. Banquet Committee How the girls do admire this boy! He has that admirable faculty of minding his own buisness. He captained the football team through a 1,000% successful season. 32 THE OIL CAN 1925 LOUISE RICHMOND This young lady is very determined in the way she goes at her lessons in order to get them right, and she usually succeeds. But fate intervened, and Louise lost her determination when a young man asked her to be his. Result: I plus 1 equals a couple. MAY SCHANTZ May can swim! Verily, she is the Annette Kellerman of the class. Also Miss Reardon’s favorite pupil. May, may you always be bright and sunny like your namesake. IRENE SCHIFFER Everybody likes Irene. Why? Because she is so pretty, good-natured, and likeable. We would like to say to her. Ah, let me be for'ere thy slave. As permanent as is thy wave. RUTH SCHAFFER Ardita. How Ruth does love tall men! It must be so when she picks out the Daddy-Long-Legs of the class. But she has a sweet personality and we all like her. Good luck, Ruth. DORA SHAFFER Dora is a true, blue Girl Reserve. We’re sure that she doesn’t pattern after Dumb Dora”: rather she obeys “Walt” and enjoys doing so immensely. 1925 THE OIL CAN 33 ALICE WHEELER Alice left us at mid-year to add to the list of beings who relieve suffering humanity—in other words, Alice is training to be a nurse. And we know she will succeed. LILLIAN WHORRALL She left us at mid-term too. Always before that she was about the last one in Study Hall in the morning, and the last one to leave. While she was with us. she worked good and hard, and her marks showed it. IDA WILCHER Ida has never fallen in love, although she has strong tendencies in that direction. She has little to say. but when she does speak even Prof. Thompson is moved. ANNA WILKINS Anna is only partly with us—her heart is in Rouseville. But we understand how she feels when we look at Sam and see how attentive he is to her. FRANCES WILLIAMS Frankie. Frankie evidently descended from the tribe of the Liliputians for she is small. But not so small but that we know she is with us, for Frankie is P-E-P personified. 34 THE OIL CAN 1925 COMFERT BERRY School would be a lot easier for the teachers if all students were Comferts. The sort of girl who keeps in the background. If you have noticed, though, when it comes to tests, she is more “there” than some of the noisy beings. OLIVE WOODSIDE Basketball 3. 4. Here’s one of the bright and shining lights of our girls' basketball team—also of our class. She also has a romantic side to her nature, if one can judge from the amount of mail addressed to her in care of S. H. Postoffice. MELVIN WOODSIDE Woody. Business Manager Oil Can Track 3, 4. Senior Play Committee Senior Play Woody’s claim to fame does not rest entirely on his dramatic ability, for he can do lots of other things too. Next to his school work comes the ladies, with whom he finds much favor through his golden smile. CHARLES WOOD Chuck. Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Manager 4. Senior Play Committee Athletic Editor Oil Can May Festival Committee Varsity 3, 4. Junior Prom. Committee Color Committee Senior Play President Hi-Y It would be like painting the lily to try to write something about Chuck. However, we will say this much. He is tall in inches, short in brains, and with the girls he takes much pains. ETHEL WISE Early to bed and early to rise Makes Ethel pretty wise. Not only wise but studious and conscientious is Ethel in her work. 1925 THE OIL CAN 35 FRANK SHANNON Frank always looks as if he was being hounded by loathed melancholy. Sometimes we wonder just why he appears so. For true enough he is a good scholar and has no cause for worry over his grades. Perhaps it is because he has no girl—anyway we wonder. JUNIOR SHARPNACK Doc. Advertising Manager Oil Can Junior Prom. Committee May Festival Committee Why purchase the latest copy of the Vogue when one glance at Junior will acquaint you with the up-to-the-minute styles in dress? LILLIAN SHAW Lillian hails from our sooburb” Rouseville from whence she swoops down to school in her auto. That she is a very sympathetic, well prepared person is proven by the fact that her car has a sign in front which reads “Dodge Brothers.’’ PATRICIA SHEEHAN Pat. Good goods come in large packages also. We don’t know much about Pat as she came from S. J. A. to join us for one year, but she does get good marks from Miss Love so therefore she must be coherent. MORAN SHERICK Football 2, 3. 4. Varsity 4. It is funny how some people can come to school entirely dressed and still be asleep. Moran is a good sport, though, and doesn’t get sore when you wake him up. L 36 1925 THE OIL CAN HELEN MORRISON “Never be too sharp, nor too flat, always be natural.” might be said to be Helen's motto. It is only through modesty that we refrain from saying that we all love her. MARIE MORRISON A smile is like a massage for the facial muscles. Perhaps that is why Marie is always smiling. Do we like that smile? Umph! Nothing else but! Jessie's sister, but not Helen’s. JESSIE MORRISON Rusty. Rusty”—yes, it’s red—or mighty near it, and a very pretty pair of brown eyes go with it. Jessie sure has that quality for “getting there.” ESTHER MORTIMER Ess. Basketball-Letter 2, 3. 4. Captain 3. Ess is one of the stars on our girl’s basketball team and quite as clever at other things as she is at athletics. We surmise that her nickname really ought to be Carrots ’ or Ginger. HELEN MOYAR Helen is a brunette with a lovely voice and alluring eyes, with which she creates much havoc among the sterner sex. 1925 THE OIL CAN 37 MARIAN MULKIN Here is another bright and shining light of our class. Marian proved her ability as a student when she walked off with first honors in the Home Lighting Contest.” |,We feel certain that she will succeed in her future undertakings. WALTER MURDOCK While we do not believe in the use of superlatives we must overstep here to say that Walter is one of the most conscientious fellows in the class and as such is a true friend indeed. CORNELIA MURPHEY Quiet, unassuming, and industrious characterizes Cornelia exactly. But what we do know is that she has an apptitude for debating which has won her the teachers’ approval. HAZEL MYERS Despite the fact that Hazel is very earnest—she has the same failing as most pretty girls—Men! Where she happens to be you must look for pep because Hazel likes fun! This space is lovingly set aside for Comus who led us all a merry chase. THE OIL CAN 1925 38 LAURA PETERSON Pete surely is a nice girl and we are only too glad to count her in our class. We don’t know much about her outside of school, but with her personality it would not be hard to guess what she does with her spare time. HELEN PHILLIPS “She who scorns a man must die a maid. So please remember that, Helen, and seem not so indifferent, for we firmly believe that the “inevitable” will soon appear. ESTHER PLATT Esther has always been a model of politeness, good behavior, and perfectness. We know our place, so we refuse to criticize. REID PLATT Platty. Ring Committee Basketball 2, 3, 4. “Every where that Reid went, his girl was sure to go. Gertrude and he are the original Siamese Twins. But for all that, love does not appear to affect him, for he is one of the most studious in the class, at least from outward signs. MINNIE POLLARD Min. Back in the grades Min just loved to study about Paul Revere. And now. not Paul Revere, but another Paul takes up most of Minnie's time, and for a long time we wondered where Min always disappeared to at noon when Mary guarded the entrance to the bank, but now we know. 1925 THE OIL CAN 39 ARTHUR THOMPSON Art is in a class all of his own and therefore he has no competitors. By this we mean he is able to hold his own in most anything. He is not only an able student but also an able athlete. J LAMONT THURSTON Fuzzy. Advertising Manager Oil Can A mighty likeable chap despite his name. He is quite as popular with others as he is with himself. CLAIRE TITUS Claire is a French name, and Claire used to take French, too. but the subject must have been too easy, because she doesn't take it any more. We hope that she finds an easy subject and succeeds in her chosen work—that of a tonsorial artist. JOHN VANN AUSDALL Johnny. Color Committee Treasurer Dramatic Club John Charles Fremont Vann Ausdall!” What fond dreams of greatness, what lofty visions of superb achievements do confront us at the murmuring syllables of that illustrious name! John sure does win the hearts of the ladies by the way he tickles the ivories. RAYMOND VAUGHN Vaughnie. Football I. 2. 3. 4. Varsity 2, 3. 4. Track-Letter 3. 4. Vaughnie is the Hercules of the class! Football is his middle name. Characterising him. we say: ‘‘When you're up, your'e up: when you're down, you’re down; when you’re up against Vaughn, you’re upside down. 40 THE OIL CAN 1925 WARREN WAITZ Warren looks like the artist or the sculpturor in a movie. Wonder if he’s had any experience. Anyway, he liked Macbeth last semester, and just loves Comus this half. Even though his name is Waitz, he doesn't always, so there! PHAREZ WALDO P. G. Here we have a fellow, little known outside the circle of his intimate friends. Quiet, too much so. he goes about his work without attracting the attention due him. LAURA MAE WALTER Walt. Service Committee Hi-Tri “Thy army of friends would put to flight a city. Laura Mae is ever desirous for more knowledge and she gets it. We hope that she meets with the success she deserves. WILLIAM WARDWELL Bill. Here is a quiet, unassuming lad. who very seldom, if ever, has anything to say about foolish things. Refinement and good fellowship are two of his many noble characteristics. CHARLES WEAVER Chuck. One of the men who does not pay much attention to women, at least as far as we can see. But some day. Chuck is going to start going, then boys, watch out for your laurels. 1925 THE OIL CAN 41 WILLIAM JONES Bill. Bill is a big man. His ambition is to be an oil magnate. We know it. Otherwise, why all those oral talks on oil in Miss Love’s English class. JAMES KING Jimmie. Football 4. Banquet Committee If your first long pants signify that you are grown up. Jimmy was slow about growing up. However now that he has got his he is as old looking as the rest of the SENIORS. We know Jimmie will take this all right for he is a good sport and the kind you can’t help liking. WALTER KLECK This son is very modest “and doesn’t believe in speaking unless spoken to. He evidently believes] that speech is silver; silence is golden.” WILBERT KREIDLER Bill. He deigns to scorn the damsels fair! But never mind. Bill, a single harness is the best yet for a while, so stick to it and you'll succeed in both the drug and matrimony business in a little while. HENRY KRUG Hen. Henry is not as short as his name but instead he towers over most of us. He is also high as a student for he excels in mathematics and science. 42 THE OIL CAN 1925 FRANK CUBBON “ Needles and pins, needles and pins, When a man marries, his trouble begins. Yet for the life of us, we can’t picture Frank in the role of the guardian husband of a household. HARRY CULBERTSON Here is the quiet one of the class. But that does not go to say that he never gets any joy_out of life. Howsomever, you never can tell by appearances. EVELYN DAY Evie Nite. Here’s one of the jovial, all-around girls who have helped to buoy our spirits up when we have been depressed—especially around “exam” time. She must have had experience. MINNIE DEAL One of our front seat students who absorbs all the words of wisdom which fall from the lips of the faculty. But who knows but under a quiet exterior we shall find a seething Vesuvius. SIGBERT DICKSON Sig. Whose this that comes galloping into Study Hall, halfminute before the gong rings? Oh, it’s Sig, just fresh from a date with Katie. He simply had to ponder on the possibilities of asking for her hand. It’s a good thing it isn’t Leap Year. 1925 THE OIL CAN 43 CARL METZ Metzie. Quiet and studious, never-failing application to his studies, marks this young man, yet we fail to see why his heart never flutters in appreciation of a pretty girl's glance. But we think he is too much interested in the Peerless Players, his lessons, and Oh! Horrors! perhaps a girl outside of town. ELIZABETH METZ Betty. Betty is the mad-cap happy-go-lucky of ’25. She is what you might call a festoon of giggles.” Nevertheless, she gets her lessons, otherwise she wouldn’t have graduated. MARY MIDDLETON Mary just loves Aesop’s Fables. We could safely say that she knew them all by heart. But buck up, my friend, some day you’ll profit by that. Didn’t Miss Reardon say so? ROBERT MILLER Bob. Never judge a man by the town he comes from. Bob comes from Siverly. However he is as happy, enegertic and busy as if he never saw Siverly. He has a marked reputation as a florist, auto part collector and school cut-up. LILLIAN MITCHELL After having been exposed to Lillian the past year, we can’t help wishing she had joined us before. Now she is stepping out into the cruel world. But we have no fear, for though quiet, she is pretty, and we know that she can hold her own. 44 THE OIL CAN 1925 ETHYL BUTLER Don’t you like the way Ethyl spells her name? So distinguished looking, n'est-ce pas? Shouldn’t wonder at all that with Ethyl’s good looks she’ll be a movie star some day. MARGARET CALDWELL “Dillar a dollar! What a nice bright scholar!” Yes. sir, Margaret is bright. Indeed, she ranks among the star pupils of our class, and we wish her success. HELEN CALLAHAN Kelly. Well—well—well—Kelly—the world seems to be treating you finely, judging from the broad grin we see nearly all the time. Just keep it up, for you know that “when you laugh, the world laughs with you; and when you frown, you frown alone.” MAXINE CALLAHAN Max. Max and Kelly are like the Siamese twins—always seen in close conjunction. However they are neither twins, sisters, nor cousins but just friends. MEREDITH CAMPBELL Hump. Basketball-Letter 3. 4. One of those interesting cases where a little tomboy girl grows into a stunning and individual young woman. Basketball is her failing. 1925 THE OIL CAN 45 RUTH BONNETT Ruth is one of a gang. And if we didn’t speak of her in connection with it, it would be unnatural. She is just what every member of the gang is noted for—a care-free, optimistic soul that everyone loves. BEATRICE BORLAND Bea. Bea possesses what we know all honey bees possess—namely. Industry. By the way, when you’re looking-for Bea. it’s not hard to find Aldine at the same time. CLEO BOWERSOCK We wonder if Cleo is short for Cleopatra? Shouldn’t doubt it in the least. We know very little about Cleo, for she left us at the end of the firs: semester, and hardly gave us time to get acquainted. ROSE BAUGHMAN Rose of the World Behold one of the inseparables! Goodness knows how she ever gets along without her sidekicks. What we do know is that somehow she nearly always manages to get in S. H. on time, and nearly always gets her lessons. Keep up the good work. Rose. DOROTHY BOYER Ducky. One of those mysterious girls who likes Math, and such awful things—a regular shark. No one can put anything over on Ducky: she knows how to stand up lor her rights. 46 THE OIL CAN 1925 History of the Class of 1925 By Ruby J. Cross, Class Historian The year 1913 stands out prominently in the eyes of those of us who first began to tread the path of knowledge. Twelve long years have passed and we have changed much in physical and let us hope, mental development. The importance of our first eight years in school must not be overlooked. For, during those years we learned the meaning of school discipline and also laid a foundation for later education. At that time we failed to appreciate the worth of our teachers but now we wonder how they were able to instil in us the rudiments of knowledge that they did. We now humbly beg their pardon for the troubles and worries we have caused them and thank them for the right start they gave us on the road to education. On a bright June day, 1921, we received our certificates allowing us to enter high school. We were a happy crowd indeed, when Professor Palmer presented us with these certificates of graduation from the grade schools. We looked forward with joy to the four years if high school that lay before us. Joy—because we had heard that our high school days were the best days of our lives. But mixed with the joy was a little bit of dread for the path ahead of us was a stony one and lessons lay like rocks for us to stumble over. However hard we might stumble, we determined not to fall but to conquer the lessons and incidentally, to have some fun, too. We returned to school in the fall but we were divided into two groups: one group being assembled at Senior High and the other at Junior High. Of course, being Freshies we could not accomplish much the first year. We did. however, make the acquaintance of new studies—Latin, Algebra, Ancient History and Physical Geography. We also met new teachers, among them Professor Baum. Some of us met him under pleasant circumstances, others—well, perhaps circumstances were not so pleasant- Unhappy mortal was he who was called into the private sanctum—in other words. Professor Baum’s office. At first we all were secretly afraid of him but we soon learned to respect him and like him. During our Freshman year, certificates for proficiency in Pennmanship were awarded to those who had persevered and had reached the standard set by the Zaner School of Penmanship. The difficulty our teachers have in deciphering the illegible scrawls that now decorate our papers makes one wonder how it ever happened that some of us received certificates for good writing. As our first year in high school drew to a close, our green paint began to wear off and we looked forward to the day when we would be Sophomores. At last, after a happy vacation, we returned to school, no longer despised Freshies, but proud Sophomores. To add more to our happiness we were given seats in the Study Hall. What more could our hearts desire? School then went on uneventfully until Professor Baum inaugurated the Friday afternoon assemblies. These were held every Friday afternoon during the last period in the auditorium The various rooms took turns at giving the assemblies, the Study Hall girls setting an example by giving the first one. These assemblies were a great benefit to the school because they were of an educational nature, consisting of songs, readings, musical selections, and the portrayal of literary and historical persons and happenings. The assemblies also provided relaxation from the routine of school work. They grew to be such an important factor in school life and others became so interested in them that Miss Meditz appointed a Press Committee to write up the programs for the papers. This committee consisted of: Robert Bowman, Chairman, Olive Woodside, Ross Smith and Ruby Cross. The last day of school before the Christmas vacation the Study Hall pupils presented the “Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens in the auditorium before the rest of the school. A few days later we presented it before the public charging a small admission. The play was a great success, which was undoubtedly due to the thorough coaching we received from Miss Meditz and Professor Baum. We celebrated by giving a sled load to Kaneville with two of our teachers. Miss Berry and Mr. Kahle as chaperons. We reached home in the wee sma' hours of the morning but were unanimous in the statement that we had certainly had a good time. During the Sophomore year our classmates at Senior I ligh elected officers. These officers were: President, Kenneth Portor; Vice-President. Frances Lowers; Secretary, Louise Jenkins: and Treasurer, Thomas Thomas. Before leaving Junior High. we. at Mr. Baum’s suggestion, formed the Dramatic Club. The purpose of our club was to promote and aid dramatics in the schools. In the fall of 1923 we joined the rest of our class at Senior High and were finally united. We were now Juniors and upper classmen. We were even more impressed with a sense of our importance when on February 18. a meeting was called to elect the officers of the Junior Class. Robert Bowman was appointed chairman of the meeting. The results of the election were the 1925 THE OIL CAN 47 following officers: President, Richard Fry; Vice-President, Louise Jenkins; Secretary, Ruby Cross; Treasurer, Robert Bowman, We praise ye. Oh Officers, who have so faithfully served your class. Later we were again summoned to the Study Hall to choose the various committees. A Social Committee, the Junior Prom. Committee and a Color Committee were chosen. The latter, after many meetings and rather heated discussions, decided on Blue and Gold as our class colors. May we be as loyal to the Blue and Gold as to our dear old Blue and White. The Prom. Committee reported that they could secure the Benson Orchestra of Chicago for the Prom, if we were willing to pay $750. for it. We did not have much money in our treasury but we determined to raise money some way and give the Seniors a Prom, they would never forget. So we began to devise all manner of plans to make money. The girls gave two Bake Sales at Young's Electric Store and the boys gave a Minstrel Show at Junior High. In this way the funds in our treasury began to increase. The time for the annual class fight began to draw near and both Juniors and Seniors started to scheme and plan. But all were doomed to disappointment! For the fight was forbidden by those higher up. We were not even to be allowed to hoist our colors to the top of the school. But we were not to be deprived altogether of a contest against the Seniors, for Professor Thompson announced a week before Class Day that on the afternoon of May 21, Class Day, we were to be excused from school the last two periods. We were then to go down to the West End Park and settle the question of the supremacy of the two classes by the means of track events and a tie-up which was to be the main feature of the day. So, in preparation for this day. Juniors and Seniors, both girls and boys journeyed almost every afternoon after school to the Ball Park to practise for the races. However, there was some fighting among the boys. They had to be very wary indeed for at almost any moment they were in danger of being captured and carried off in automobiles to the country where they were then tied up and left. If they were able to get untied they footed it home by the light of the moon or—by the first beams of the sun, sometimes. There were some rumors too that a burial almost took place in a front yard of a West End residence. Many other dark and mysterious deeds were committed, but sufficient to say, “None were killed”. At last Class Day arrived. The first events were races for both girls and boys. The Senior boys won most of the boys’ races and the Juniors would have been in sorry plight had it not been for the Junior girls who won almost all the girls’ races. The Senior and the Juniors had an equal number of points until the big event of the day the tie-up. An equal number of boys from each class, dressed in old clothes, and armed with ropes, lined up on each side of the field and, at the report of the gun. advanced to the middle of the field and picking out a class rival, proceeded to tie him up and carry him over the lines. The total number tied up on each was counted at the end of a half hour and the side having the most boys tied up won. The Seniors having drawn up a plan of action, and having the brawniest fellows won. but not without some bloody fighting. The Sophomores tried to rush in and aid the Seniors but were prevented by Mr. Woodman. Don’t be to eager. Sophs, next year will be the Juniors and then watch out! A few days later the Junior hop was given at the Junior High. The proceeds went to swell the fund for the benefit of the Prom. June 9th the Junior Promenade, the social event of the year, took place at Monarch Park. The committee consisting of Junior Sharpnack, Charles Wood. Richard Roess, Sarah Reid, Ella Lee, Cecelie Mackenzie, and Louise Jenkins worked hard in preparing for it and they certainly deserved praise. The decorations of dogwood, class banners, and college penants made a beautiful background. The Benson Orchestra delighted the huge crowd that had gathered to hear it. Altogether, the Prom was a social success and. as figures later proved, a financial success as well. The last event of our Junior year was the picnic at Henrys Bend at Ben Hur‘s (Benner’s) cottage. Ross Smith, Reginald Gaddess. Frances Lowers, and Ruth Fawcett were in charge of it. The day was spent in canoeing, playing croquet, and a few ventured to go in bathing, although the day was cool for a June day. Needless to say, we all enjoyed ourselves and the picnic dinner too. The next September we returned to school as Seniors. Our last year! Some of us looked forward to the end of it with gladness, others with eorrow that it was their last year. At our first Senior meeting we chose the Ring and Pin Committee and the Senior play Committee. In a short time the rings and pins arrived and we admired the taste of the committee in selecting such an original and beautiful design. The committee consisted of John Maitland Willhemina Dorworth, Mary Louise Reimann. Reid Platt. Eva Jane Griffith, Reginald Gaddess, and Ella Lee. At our later meetings Robert Bowman was elected Editor of the Oil Can and the class prophets were chosen. The seers who are to foretell the future of the class of ’25 are Wealthea Easton and Junior Sharpnack. We hope that the mystic globe will show a happy future for all of us. Spring is almost here and with it thoughts of the Senior Play, the banquet, commencement, and other minor details in the lives of busy Seniors. 48 THE OIL CAN 1925 Rehearsals have started for the Senior Play which is being coached by Robert Begley and we are looking forward eagerly to see just why “It Pays to Advertise”. The play is to be given on April 16. 17. and 18 in the Junior High Auditorium. The Senior Dance Committee consisting of Charles Wood, Thomas Thomas. Junior Sharp-nack, Wealthea Easton. Edna Cochran. Henrietta Gilliland and Louise Jenkins is planning on having a real May-time dance. We wonder—will we dance around the May-pole? A Banquet Committee has also been appointed. It includes Ross Carey. James King. Richard Roess. Eva Griffith. Mary Louise Reimann and Mary Lewis. We have no doubt that they are well acquainted with the epicurean art and expect great things of them in the line of eats.” Those who compose the Rings Committee and who had shown their good taste in selecting such a beautiful design for our rings, have done equally well in the selection of the commencement invitations. A Class History would be incomplete without some mention of the Hi-Y and Hi-Try Clubs. The Hi-Y Club has been active all year in its weekly luncheons. The Hi-Try has not given so many luncheons but the Girl Reserves have been active in other lines. We must mention the Kid Party at Junior High when all we girls once more and perhaps for the last time, went back to our childhood days and donned rompers and hair ribbons. The Senior Girl Reserves are planning to give a Musical Review some time in May to raise money for the Y. W. C. A. We are sorry that Miss Lanier will not be here for it but we wish her happiness in the Sunny South. Then, too, we have almost forgotten to mention the athletics of our class. And that would be unworthy considering the excellent work of both Football and Basketball teams. We need not recall much Football history—enough to say. we won the Cup! One of the games that will stand out in the memory is the Meadville game when two thousand fans journeyed to Meadville to witness the game for the cup. 2000 or bust! 2000 to bust Meadville! And we busted her. The letter men are Roess, Harmon. Wood. Enos, Shields, Sherrick, King. Vaughn, Porter, Richard Fry. The Basketball team, although it did not win the championship of our section, won most of their games, losing but two. A basketball game to be remembered was the Erie East game. The new Lincoln High School was crowded to capacity and the fans showed their pep and spirit by yelling their utmost. Their rooting spurred the players on to victory and the result was 24-21, favor of Oil City. Those who have received basketball letters are: Porter, Tarr, Richard Fry. Roess, Cleaves, Harmon, Wood. Graduation takes with it many who have been prominent in football and basketball for the last four years. But with a coach like Mr. Woodman we feel sure that the future teams will be as good if not better than the old ones. The girls’ basketball team, although it has won few games this year, has improved over its work last year, due probably to the excellent coaching of “Mac” MacGillivray. The time for the class rivalry is fast approaching and the Senior girls have already shown their spirit by coming to school decked in Blue and Gold ribbons. They came on scooters, wagons, roller skates, and bicycles, and also wore bibs and hair ribbons. In fact, they had a regular Kid Day. Before we bid farewell we must leave a word of advice to ye Juniors. Class Day will soon be here—the day when we shall triumph over you. But do not grieve too much when you are defeated for next year will bring glory and triumph to you. There are only a few more months of school and then our dear old golden rule days will be over. Being Seniors, we think we know almost everything there is to be known in the universe, but when it comes to a real test of our knowledge, only our teachers who have been patient and understanding really know how limited our knowledge is. But we have years of learning before us. both those of us who are going away to school and those who are going out into the business world. We are looking forward to an unknown future—a future which will undoubtedly bring its failures and successes, its sorrows, its joys, and its happiness. Yet we will try to meet them all with a serene countenance and with Courage and Faith: So “ Here's to the Class of '25 That u e may all strive Toward success, happiness, and prosperity.'' 1925 THE OIL CAN A Few Snaps QUEEN Of THE UJ INTER. GARDEN SO FOOLISH THE HONORABLE PRESIDENT THE MISSING LINK -r..' ' OH GIRLS 50 THE OIL CAN 1925 Class Prophecy Wealthy Easton Junior Sharpnacl As the cold New England winds began to blow and the people resurrected their last year’s ulsters; our minds wandered to a warmer clime. First we thought of California, then the tropics, southern Italy and lastly Florida. Florida! the word thrilled us. having heard of the beautiful beaches, the groves, the air itself, and lastly the wonderful hotels. Would we go? It would be our first winter away from our quaint little colonial farm which we had built some few years before, but does not everyone owe themselves some pleasure in life? Especially after they have accumulated an honest and comfortable fortune. Our answer was decidedly in the affirmative, so Florida was our destination. This hurriedly arrived at decision was further strengthened by the fact that we could stop at Oil City on our way south, renew old acquaintances, and learn the whereabouts of a good many of our old class-mates of ’25. Next morning we hopped into our latest model two passenger “fly it yourself” airplane which had been recently put on the market by George Woodman and Herb Coleman, two of our old teachers of High School Days, and were off for the South. We arrived in Oil City about I :30 P. M., July 14. 1945. parked our plane on the much improved but familiar old depot plaza, and sauntered down F.Im Street in the hope of finding Chacona’s still in business. We crossed Center Street and as yet had not met any one whom we knew, but what was this ahead of us? People, yes; hundreds of them, all shouting and yelling and struggling for admittance to a large beautiful building directly beside Chacona’s. We were immediately perplexed and curious to find out about this boisterous throng which kept yelling three or four men's names continually, the only one of which we could catch was Fry. Not being able to attract anyone’s attention long enough to be enlightened we decided to stay and see what would happen. Presently a window was flung open in the building and a loud rasping voice shouted. “Fry is nominated! Fry is nominted.” These words were like magic to that mob. the majority seeming happy bolted and rushed all ways throwing hats, hitting each other while some of the weaker sex even bestowed a few kisses. The mob now having practically disappeared, we deemed it safe to enter the spacious as well as mysterious hall and learn something of this noisy gathering. Entering the door we made a turn to the right and then into a sort of a reception room where we saw a rather stout middle aged man sitting in a chair fanning his brow. From where we stood we could not see his full face so we moved toward him making noise enough to warn a sound sleeper of our presence; quickly he turned toward us and we were then given the second surprise since our brief arrival in our old town, for this person was none other than our old school chum “Reg” Gaddess. We must have changed too much for him. owing to the fact that we had to introduce ourselves. Immediately his old passion for talking sprung up within him. and nothing would do but to sit down and tell about ourselves. After our story was over we eagerly asked for information regarding the great celebration which we had just encountered. Well. I’ll tell you.” beamed Reg with his familiar old smile, “this is the Prohibition National Convention and Dick Fry. our Class President of ’25.has just been nominated Presidential Candidate. and I am his successful campaign manager.” After congratulating Reg on his seeming success as a campaign manager we asked him if he knew anything about any of our other numerous school chums. This he did. as he had written letters to most all of those who had left the town, informing them of the convention on July 14. and had received answers in most cases. “Now to begin with.” said Reg clearing his throat, “Melvin Woodside and George Flinchbaugh have struck it rich promoting fake oil stocks and are now sojourning in Europe. Cecelia Mackenzie is their private secretary.” Art Thompson. Glenn Taylor and Earnest Stack have become great detectives in Canada; but they seem to be completely baffled by the latest mystery of ‘Where’s my Sweetie Hiding. “Ethyl Butler is starring in the movies where she plays the leading role in Bob Bowman s great novel, ‘Swollen Feet.’ Bill Wardwell plays the part of the villian and is naturally all wet. Reg also had received word from John Maitland in Hawaii stating that it would be impossible for him to attend the convention, as he was a wreck financially owing to the failure of his polar bear farm. Bob Clark and his dancing partner Edna Cochran are cutting quite a figure in New York. They have just completed their tenth straight week at the Cafe de Ruin on Broadway. “Eleanor Glenn seems to have spurned the affections of countless numbers of ‘young Loch-invars’ to succeed the former Eleanor Glynn, the great novelist. Her latest books are: If The Women Should Loose The Hooks From Off Their Dresses The Eyes Would Still Be There, and ‘Seven Days Without Food Makes One Weak.’ Nothing much is known about Ross Carey.” said Reg solemnly, except that he had left for Mexico some ten years ago to evade the law, which charged him with counterfeiting crossword puzzles and selling them at a profit.” “Frank Peters and Olive Woodside are still in town, and are running the confectionery store that was formerly known as Hollabaughs. They seem to be doing a fine business selling Florence George’s new ‘Flexible Doughnuts.’ 1925 THE OIL CAN 51 We had heard that Chuck Weaver had won the Sixth Annual Automobile Tire Changing Contest held in New York City, but did not know that Ray Vaughn was his coach and trainer. “Wilhelmina Dorworth is operating a summer resort on the Clarion Dam and it has proven very successful, as a wedding is expected soon if the actions of Chuck Wood, head of the life guards are to be taken seriously. Ed Clark, the notorious bootlegger, is now settled down and living a retired life at the Dorworth Resort, his reform was brought about largely by Henrietta Gilliland, head of the local Y. W. C. A.” Anna Gourly. who was quite an artist in our school days, is now making a fine living featuring her original cartoon. ‘The Thompsons’ which appears daily in the ‘Seneca Kicker.’ In connection with this I will mention that Earl Benninger is Mayor of Seneca as well as editor-in-chief of the paper. Pharez Waldo. Helen Phillips and Minnie Deal are the reporters.” “Jimmie Rich, as you have probably heard has made a fortune on his invention of waterproof chewing gum. The human body acts as a magnet to this gum therefore it is impossible to loose it. But, sad to say. a number of deaths have occurred from swallowing it.” Roy ‘Pins’ Hughes was recently arrested in Kansas City, the charges being polygamy and non-support. Three women claim him as their husband; Laura Peterson. Winnie Neely and Alice Wheeler. Sarah Reid and Mary Louise Reimann are both serving a twenty year term in Sing-Sing for smuggling opium into the country. Laura Mae Walter is serving a similar sentence, her charge being cruelty to dumb animals whereby she is known to have continually kept her husband. James Smith, financially emabrrassed by the constant purchase of Martina, the marvelous reducing cream, which was put on the market by an old class mate. Helen Martin. Helen Morrison and Louise Richmond have retained their girlish figures these many years by using it and are now agents for the marvelous preparation which sells for $1.00 per lb.” Mary Conway, and Iola Hayes are managing the Hayes Baking Co.; and are selling James King’s famous Cod Fish Pie. Mary Moreland and Margaret Kane have a beauty shop next to the bakery and do quite a business especially catering the the elite, but much credit must be given to Jack Kuhns the janitor.” Here Reg stopped for a moment and we promptly asked about Ross Smith, whom we learned was operating a roulette wheel at Monarch Park with Esther Mortimer in the summer and fishing in Florida all winter. Ed Shields. Moran Sherick and John Stewart, he thought were still running the large Speed. Soap, and Starch Laundry” of Philadelphia. Harry Culbertson owns a large dairy near Sligo. Pa., where he is becoming immensely fat. For this reason his wife. Frances Hollabaugh, recently secured a divorce in Paris. Meredith Foster was found to be the brains” of a notorious gambling ring recently exposed. The secret service officers who aided in bringing this lawlessness to light were Anne Wilkins. Maxine Callahan and Quinton Crawford. John Logan is now living a retired life since he invented a new “Hold for dancers, which is guaranteed to be absolutely tireless to all users, particularly those participating in enduarnce tests. Warren Waitz is Mayor of Rouseville. Warren, with the aid of his wife, Esther Platt, has rid the town of mice, so that it is now a safe place to live. Glen Tarr and Jane Reidy are travelling together in vaudeville on the western coast. They are to appear at the Cameo in the near future by special request. The show is being managed by Bob Fry and has outclassed Ziegfields in its daring. The remarkable balancing feat where Jane stands on Jesse’s shoulders, takes off her false nose, and changes her shingle bob to long tresses is causing much comment in the audiences for the simple reason that they cannot see Jane’s face as it is above the overhead scenery. Fry has also developed Tillie Grant into a wonderful toe-dancer after much difficulty. Tom Thomas is now a travelling salesman for Handsome Hoisery. He deals with ladies only and each pair is personally fitted. I almost forgot.” said Reg, to tell you that Frank Shannon is the town's newly appointed Chief of Police. This office was filled largely through the influence of Sigbert Dixon, the Mayor, and a political boss named Harold Benner who has a rather shady past.” Reid Platt and his wife Gertrude Duffee Platt have founded a school for ‘Those Who Have Been Turned Down In Love.’ They report the work to be remarkably facinating and that they have saved many a despondent lover’s life. The latest one to have ’Found’ herself through this wonderful course is Emma Palmer after a heart-crushing affair with Walter Kleck who jilted her for May Shantz. The school is located at Petroleum Center and the faculty includes Cleo Bower-stock, Walter Murdoch. Comfort Berry and Hazel Keverline. Gertrude Bates, Rose Baughman and Ruth Bonnet have made a success from the Better Babies Booties” which they manufacture. Their baby models are Neva Dunmire and William Jones. John Harmon owns the town’s largest and most up-to-date barber shop. His barbers are: Louise McMann, Claire Titus. Dora Shaffer, and Ruth Graham. John Van Ausdall is the floor walker and razor sharpener. This shop is noted for its large male patronage. 52 THE OIL CAN 1925 Carl Metz is now director of the world famous Oriential Orchestra,” composed of girls, which is setting the underworld of San Francisco afire. The players are: Anna Brown Noble, Catherine Sunderland, Marion Mulkin, Minnie Pollard and Meridith Campbell. Thomas McGreevy, founder of the “Bashful Bachelors Society recently eloped with Lillian Shaw. They left immediately for Greenland where they will join Earl Mohnkern and his wife Ruth Shaffer Mohnkern and will continue scientific research explorations for the recovery of Noah’s Ark. Gladys Goodman. Effie Huff, and Louise Jenkins are now soda jerkers in the pool room recently established by Cy King. It took Ronald Heath ten years to have a bill pass Congress permitting a ladies pool hall in Oil City. Sue Lowers acts as floor walker and window washer while Aldine MacDonald is night watchman.” Eva Jane Griffith and Mary Reidy are advocating the new plan of putting kintergarten work in the high school grades. The plan was tried out by Jinny Rider in North Warren and proved quite successful.” “Mary Middleton and Betty Gourley, I think, are in Greenwich Village earning a large fortune as artists models. Anna Carroll lived with them until the charms of William Hibbard induced her to become his wife and move to New Zealand where they are successfully manufacturing “Turnova” the new reversible basing gloves. The Hon. Richard Roess resigned his position as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court recently, as it interferred with his golf playing. There are some promising prospects in view to fill his vacancy, such as Franky Williams, Ida Wilcher, and Lillian Whorall. Robert Miller purchased a farm shortly after finishing school and has so improved upon it that it is the most scientifically managed one in the State. Much credit is due to his dear sweet wife. Ruby Cross. Twila Montgomery and Lester Karns have created much excitement by their recent hike across the Sahara. They were accompanied by Phyllis Kifer, James Reid and Wilbert Kreidler, but the latter was so struck by the possibilities of a filling station at some deserted oasis that he refused to continue the journey.” Marian Lane is pleasing large audiences with her production of Shakespearian plays. Her latest success featured Henry Krug and Isabelle Griffith as Romeo and Juliet. Clifford Heald recently sued Bob Leedom for $250,000 for alienating the affections of his wife, formerly Margaret Caldwell. Leedom, however thought that Heald had been paying undue attention to Dorothy Heath so the case was dropped. In connection with this I shall also tell you of Jimmie Holder, who seems to be living up to his name as his wife Evelyn Lynam has seen him on different occasions holding Betty Metz, Isabelle MacDonald and Lillian Mitchell. Frances Alexander and Dorothy Boyer have taken over a ‘Back to Nature’ school in Chile. It has proved very successful and they learned much from the natives.” Katherine Fisher and Evelyn Day were not able to attend the convention, their reason being that their fish farm in Liberia had failed and left them both penniless. “Florence Morgan and Bill Parker visited the town just for a few moments the other day. They are very busy featuring in ‘The Big Joke’ the latest success of Ken Porter’s Ariel Vaudeville, which has a daily run. New York to Hollywood. The caste includes Marian Amsler, Emma Bechtel, Bertha Goodemote and Hazel Myers.” Dan Cavanaugh became a bricklayer shortly after leaving O. C. H. S. and is retired now. His old romance with Violet Lowes is still as far off as ever.” “I must not forget to tell you, said Reg, of the recent improvements to our town, first of which Jay Balsinger and Luella Ault have taken over Pitlers Building and turned it into headquarters for their new invention—Double Armstrong Heaters, guaranteed not to break ribs. Their models are Bill Dorwart and Lenore Reynolds. Lamont Thurston and Arlene Stanford together have bought up the garbage company using the refuse in the manufacture of the famous ‘Salvage Slicker.' These garments have a radium finish and can be seen two miles away at night. Marie Morrison and Cornelia Murphy were running a book store that was practically a failure until they obtained the exclusive right to sell Irene Shiffer’s new book. A Thousand Ways to Kill a Husband” which has put them on easy street financially. The Ivan Offulitch Back Scratcher Brush Company has recently located in Oil City. Ella Lee and Dorothy Anderson are trustees of this firm. This concern owes its success largely to the adoption of Professor Earl Dolby s theory that ’too many bristles spoil the brush.’ Speaking of theories,” Reg said, suppose you have heard of Leah Cochran the noted female theorist, whose argument is that: The movies have eliminated all the coarseness from their humor as they screen their jokes. “Helen Callahan who you remember always wanted to do big things is putting on a big charity ball for the purpose of raising enough money to have the Hall of Fame repapered. Here Reg stopped suddenly and consulted his wrist watch. It was 12:30 P. M., and the building closed at twelve. In our interest in the news of our old chums we had forgotten about time. Since there was nothing else to do we settled ourselves as comfortably as possible in the straight chairs and waited for the morrow when we could resume our journey south. 54 THE OIL CAN 1925 THE CAST It Pays to Advertise On April 16, 17, 18, after weeks of rehearsal under the direction of Robert Begley, Jr., the Senior Class presented their play “It Pays to Advertise. Delighted audiences witnessed each performance and all agreed that the cast did credit to the class and their coach. The parts of the soap magnate and his secretary were taken by Charles Wood and Ella Lee, with “Bob” Bowman playing Chuck’s irrascible father, Melvin Woodside, his friend and fellow conspirator, and Cecelia Mackenzie, the crooked countess. Bob Fry, John Logan, Dick Fry, Anna Gourley, Thomas Thomas, Ruby Cross and James Rich appeared in minor parts but did them well. Last, but not least were the sandwich men, who will no doubt be included next year in Miss Love’s lectures on the development of the drama. 1925 55 THE OIL CAN THE CAST Dramatic Club Be An Optimist The big” Dramatic Club play for the season of 24-’25. and one of the most successful plays in the history of the club was staged by a cast composed of the members of the three upper classes. New talent was uncovered in the performance of these younger club members that holds much promise for the club’s future. Henry Rosenberg, scored a great hit in the character of Isaac Golditch, the antique dealer and namufacturer. Becky Golditch as interpreted by Tilly Grant proved an ideal assistant to her pop,” especially in locating his glasses. Ernest Poletz played the excitable Tony. an expert worm-holer, with the ability of a born actor. Roger Robinson and Richard Van Kirk made a decided hit with everyone in the audience and cast as well. Frances Hollobaugh surprised her many friends by the ability with which she portrayed the difficult part of the redoubtable mother, Mrs. Grace Clinton. The character of the irresistible and wholly lovable heroine-—Miss Mildred Clinton—was played by Sarah Reid to the delight of all. Melvin Woodside. alias Jimmy Maynard, gor all wrapped up about himself” as the original Egyptian mummy. As Madame Goopher. the medium. Mary Louise Reimann brought a true spirit of awe out of the audience, while Henrietta Gilliland as the irrepressible Ethel Peabody put an extra amount of pep into the performace. The part of the House dick was handled by John Logan with his usual despatch. Cecelia Mackenzie Eut the real artistic touch to the drawing room scene in the capacity of interior decorator. The superstitious maid as andled by the demure Miss Rider made a fine impression on all who saw the play. Sam Ramage, Ruby Cross. Virginia Spalding. Edna O’Flaherty, James Robertson. Atcheson Rich, and Richard Roess were all distinguished, though hardly recognized guests at the great ball. The play was coached by John Grant and proved his success as a coach. The majority of the money went into the purchase of beautiful side curtains for the stage at the S. S. Junior High. THE OIL CAN 56 1925 Hi- Tri Club Just as there is a HI-Y for the boys of the High School, so there is a HI-TRI for the girls. We have not been able to do much for the girls this year on account of a lot of opposition, but what we have done we have done faithfully. Whenever we could get together we had a good time. The HI-TRI consists mainly of luncheons given Thursday noons at the Y. M. C. A. At these luncheons we had speakers who talked to the girls on subjects which were most interesting to them. They brought before the girls items which gave them something to think about. By the means of the HI-TRI, many girls have got into the spirit of the High School which otherwise would have passed them over. In January, just after Christmas vacation, we had a Kid Party which was the main event of the year for the girls alone. It proved to be a huge success, and everyone was reported as having a fine time. Hi- Y Club It's always fair weather when good fellows get together. 1925 THE OIL CAN A snakye stude wasse prancynge roundc ye floorc. Rytc smartc he foxy-trotted atte ye balle, And yn his arms an nyfte wcnche he bore— Bye gadde, she was a lewlew, thatte and more! 58 THE OIL CAN 1925 Krug. VanKirk, Conrad. Stuart. George Junior Minstrels Given at the JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 16, 17, 1925 CROSSWORDS For the Student 1 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 . Pass along girls. . The gong has sounded. . Isn’t that wretched? . Don't loiter in the halls. . Ain’t that so class? . Detention, one-half hour after school . Don’t forget the commer. Your deportment is below passing. HH 1925 THE OIL CAN 59 dubois OAme OCR-THE S THE HERMIT ■ ■ jt! NO HOPE 60 THE OIL CAN 1925 REASON ENOUGH Anne—Jack and I don’t speak now. Nanne—What’s the trouble? Anne—Oh, we had a dreadful quarrel about which loved each other the most. IVhat Strange Liberties Our Story-writers Take IVith Their Characters' Eyes. What strange liberties our story-writers take with their characters’ eyes: With her eyes she riveted him to the spot.” “Her eyes roamed carelessly around the room.” “He tore his eyes from her face and they fell on the letter at his feet. “He drank her in with dancing eyes.” Their eyes met for a long breathless moment, and swam together.” Marjorie would often take her eyes from the deck and cast them far out to sea.” “He dropped his eyes, and a look of intense pain fell over his face.” “His eyes met hers and fell. “Their eyes clashed and Joan uttered a shriek. Her eyes rose from the table under the spell of his commanding voice.” Literary 62 THE OIL CAN 1925 George Flinchbaugh ’s School Days INTRODUCTION George Flinchbaugh was a graduate of the Oil City High School and son of the millionaire gold-smoke magnate. For three years he had made himself a general nuisance around school— then came graduation, and a wager which was to change his whole life. He had made a bet with John Logan that he could cross the continent without a cent of money at and the period when this narrative begins he was trying to win his bet. CHAPTER I Things were going along well until one bright, sunny morning George alighted rather roughly from a freight train. When he picked himself up he found that he was in Bear to Haretonic, Kansas, a town of some three hundred citizens. Aside from discovering his whereabouts he made another discovery—a very heart-rending discovery. He had torn the entire seat out of his trousers in his departure from the freight train. Imagine his consternation. He was penniless, midway on his journey and the most necessary part of his clothing badly mangled. Not a very cheerful outlook indeed. CHAPTER II Undaunted. George decided to ask for new equipment in the town. With the patience of an Indian he asked at every house in that small Kansas town. But it was of no avail—the people of Bare to Haretonic were no friends of hobos. He was desperate. He had tried all but one door and as he was about to make his last attempt he noticed this sign above the portal: Dr. Jones. M. D.” He wrapped at the door and a beautiful—Oh. she was a beautiful young lady answered. Step right in,” she said with an alluring, “the doctor will be ready for you in a few moments. He followed, and seated himself where he could talk to her. Evidently she was as badly struck as he, because she enjoyed talking to him very much. CHAPTER III But Tempus fugit. In the midst of this delightful conversation the door swung open and another young lady appeared. “What can I do for you, sir,” she said. Bowing very confusedly George answered. I have made a bet that I can cross the continent without the use of money. But this morning I met with an accident—a very serious accident. I-I-I lost the seat of my trousers and I have come to ask the doctor if he could give me an old pair to replace them. Do you think that the doctor would accommodate me?” The young lady blushed, giggled, and then growing serious answered pathetically. I'm afraid not sir, you see, I’m the doctor. 1925 THE OIL CAN 63 Smilin9 By Miss Take Smilin’s like pourin out sunshine. It should be a man's greatest pastime. It carries a kick like a hip-bottled hick And it don’t cost us nothing at parting! And after we’ve smiled we feel better; Dame chance has approached and we’ve met her; Not with a frown that would drag spirits down But rather with joy—so much better. Now grinnin' is nothing to smilin’. When misfortunes are stacked up and pilin’; For grins are just fakes—’bout as trusty as snakes While a smile is as true as the seasons. So bunch lissin in, with your topknots of tin. To the moral of this story useless: The man worth while is the chap who can smile When he knows that his gums are quite toothless. Our Alphabet A is for Anna a girl of renown B is for Butler the Belle of the town C is for Cleaves the dunce of the class D is for Dorworth a devilish lass E is for Enos who is a big bluff F is for Frances who sure knows her stuff G is for Gaddess who is a big joke H is for Harmon who packs a good poke 1 is for Izzy who none of us know J is for Jiggs not quite so slow K is for Ken quite fond of Helen L is for Logan a shark at spellin’ M is for Mackenzie fond of red hair N is for Noble with cute baby stare O is for Olive a girl quite divine P is for Pin with an innocent mind Q is for Quinton who owns an old Ford R is for Roess, Oh! help him Lord! S is for Sally who is very Young T is for Thomas who’s never been stung U is for Us who’ve now reached the peak V is for VannAusdall who poses as shiek W is for Winnie N., who left us too soon X is for leaving, which happens in June. Y is for youth, which all of us claim, Z is for zero, tough on our aim. 64 THE OIL CAN 1925 A KNIGHTS TALE A New Sort of Geography “How much did Philadelphia Pa? How much does Cleveland O? How many eggs could New Orleans La Whose grass did Joplin Mo? What was it made Chicago 111. ’Twas Washington, D. C. She would Tacoma Wash in spite Of a Baltimore, M. D. You call Minneapolis Minn, Why not Annapolis, Ann? If you can’t tell the reason why I’ll bet Topeka Kan. Who was it lent Nashville Tenn? When he was nearly broke? Could Noah build a Little Rock Ark, If he had not Guthrie Ok? Would Denver Colo cop because Ottumwa la dore? For though my Portland Me did love I threw my Portland Ore! 1925 THE OIL CAN 65 My Hero The sweet young thing sat looking adoringly at her hero, as he went around and round the bowl as fast as he could travel. Lap after lap and lap after lap he made with machine-like precision. It seemed as though the race were too long. Finally he stopped for air. But the sweet young thing cried out over the intervening space, “Rudy, Rudy, go back, go back. Finish first for my sake.’ He gave her a soulful glance and back he went to the grinding accompaniment of lap after lap, and lap after lap. Finally after breath taking suspense, he finished and the sweet young thing swooped down upon him, crying Oh! you darling kitten you have drunk all your milk.’ The Broadcaster to His L,ove My heart becomes a vacuum tube. Whene’er I think of you; My heart gets quite es-static. My headband goes askew. Youreyesthatflashlike unquenched sparks Your hair like copper wire, Break down my high resistance Like a transformed amplifier. I really think we re both in tune, And e’er through life we roam. This is a picture of the absent minded bozo who put his pajamas to bed and jumped down the clothes chute. 66 THE OIL CAN 1925 ATLANTIC CITY BOUND IDEALY HAPPY MOOD Music Hath Charms 1st Dance He—You are wonderful tonite. She—Oh, George, you flatter so. 2nd Dance He—Come closer. Sweetie, don’t be bashful. She—Oh, George, you little devil. 3rd Dance He—Hot Dog, you’ve got the stuff. Kid. She—Heck! I’ve always known that. 4th Dance He—(Censored) my queen, (censored), hot stuff. She—My Cat (censored), you talk like a garbage man. 5th Dance He—The (censored) a (censored) it. She—You’re a (censored) and I think (censored). 6th Dance (and all others) He—(Censored). She—(Censored). 1925 THE OIL CAN 67 Composition on 6‘ The Horse” The horse is a very noble quadruped, but when it is angry he will not do so. He is ridden on the spinal cord by the bridle and sadly the driver places his foots on the stirrups and divides his lower limbs across the saddle, and drives his animal to the meadow. He has a long mouth, and his head is attached to the trunk by a long protuberance called the neck. He has four legs; two are in the front side, and two afterwards. These are the weapons on which he runs and, also defends himself by extending those in the rear in a parallel direction towards his foe. But this he does only when in a vexatious mood. His food is generally grasses and grains. He has power to run as fast as he could. Also there are horses of short sizes. They do the same as the others are generally doing. They have got a tail, but not so long as the cow and other such-like animals. Staff of Life You surely are a saving grace, Of all the friends by girls possessed You are the one we love the best We use you morning, night, and noon. And thus we wear that “youthful bloom.” Although ’tis true that many folks Who know thee not make silly jokes, Yet girls will ever be your friend And slave for you until the end. So here’s to you, oh vanity case! You surely are a saving grace. 68 THE OIL CAN 1925 Francis The First It was a clear, brisk, autumn day and all roads led to London, to the tournament. Among a gayly clad group of knights who journeyed thither to do combat was Francis, a well-built, light haired youth, with spectacles. He did not engage in the jousts and sallies of his fellow horse-men, but rather rode ahead, in a sort of superior manner, and pondered on the methods of knightly combat. Would he be victor? Would he be hero of the day? Would he choose the queen of love and beauty?—time along could tell. The West Sussex High Road was dusty, and Francis longed for a drink, yet he would never belittle his knightly fortitude by making his wants known, he would sooner die first. On they rode, through town after town, past crossroad after crossroad, until Francis wondered if they were going aright. Every house they passed brought forth pretty young lassies, gaunt old men and women, and admiring young boys. Oftentimes Francis' heart was touched by their admiration, especially that of the lassies and the boys, and sometimes he would toss them a copper, yet would not deign to belittle himself enough to watch them squabble for it. For what were a few cents to him. to Francis? Nothing. The sun was high in the heavens when at last they reached London. Francis went directly to the tournament grounds, paid his respects to King Abba Dabba and his queen and courtiers, and then set out for his tent which his good man Humperdink had set up and arranged, and soon, with the aid of an automobile jack and a can opener, he had his armor off, and was enjoying the delightful coolness of his X Y Z's. He had not long been sitting there when the blast of the trumpet broke upon his ears, and a sonorous voice called out, All knights appear upon the field in fifteen minutes, prepared for the elimination combat, by order of our rightful sovereign. His Majesty the King. A subdued stir went over the whole grounds and Francis ordered Humperdink to prepare his armor. In due time Francis was out in the open-air arena along with about two thousand other knights. The pages were going around on pinto ponies, rounding up the knights for the grand march. But alas, when our hero went to the stable to fetch his charger it was dead. Francis hesitated a moment, then reverently pulling a sheet over his steed’s head, he took Humperdink’s mule and got into the procession, lust as Francis was passing the reviewers stand the King blew his nose, and the court jester jumped up and saluted. All this commotion frightened Francis' mule. Pansy, and she bolted, leaving our hero in a sorry plight. He soon mounted again and took his place in the procession. In about twenty minutes the review was com- Eleted and Francis, mounted nobly on Pansy, took is place in the elimination combat. After the fighting had been going on for about an hour an event happened which was destined to favor our hero. A giant-like man, on a horse of according proportions was struck a mighty blow just as he was passing Francis. The blow killed the horse which fell upon our hero and Pansy, and crushed the life out of the latter, leaving Francis stuck securely under the giant horse, with just enough room to breathe in the space that the charger's body rested on Pansy. Our spectacled knight remained in this position for hours, while all the time fierce fighting was taking place all around him. As the hours crept by the noise of combat and struggle became less and less loud, and soon there were but two knights left. All the while Francis had been working himself out from under the horse, and at last he was free. Running over to where the two combatants were struggling, he struck the foremost of them on the head with a huge bludgeon, and there were but two opponents remaining. Francis, and Count de Pimples. These two were making ready to do combat when the King, who was the royal referee blew his whistle. In a loud voice the monarch gave orders to some two-thousand pages to clean up the field, and he ordered the two knights to go to their tents and rest. When the bugle or trumpet blew for the final joust, Francis and the Count took their positions. It was like taking pencils from a blind man. Count de Pimples handed Francis one smack that knocked him clear into the middle of the twentieth century, and he landed at the secretary’s desk of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. What do you want here in such an outlandish costume? cried the secretary. Why, do you know who I am? exclaimed Francis, I’m Francis the First.” I don't care a hoot if you’re Frederick Barbossa and Mark Anthony all done up together.” stormed the clerk. Here. Jennings,” he called to an assistant, watch this man while I call up the nut factory.” The secretary went into the telephone booth and called up the home for feeble minded. In about five minutes they had the sap-wagon at the entrance and two attendants were in the office. Well, if it isn’t old Napoleon himself,” cried one of the attendants. Who?” Napoleon!” The secretary had begun to think that they all had bees in their bonnets and he said, Say, will you please tell me who this person in the glad rags is?” Sh-h-h-h. we let him wear them to humor him, got an old horse and set out with a bunch of horsemen the other day. He thinks he’s some old feudal knight. I wonder who he thinks he is today?” I dunno, let's ask him.” All right, say. old top. who are you?” Me?” said Francis, me? Why I’m Francis the First!” They brought him down and put him in the nut buggy, and as it pulled away from the building. I heard him say— Oh. Grandma! What big eyes you’ve got.” •ALL THIS EXCITEMENT FRIGHTENED PANSY” FINIS 1925 THE OIL CAN 69 Our Book Review Age of Desire______________ As I Like It_______________ Beautiful But Dumb________ Beloved Vagabond Big Brother................ The Breaking Point____ Classmates________________ The Lane of Folly_________ Confidence Man_____________ Daughters of Pleasure_____ The Danger Line___________ Desert Brew_______________ Enemies of Children Excitement_________________ Fashionable Fakers_____ Feet of Clay_______________ Flaming Youth______ ______ Forbidden Paradise________ Galloping Fish_____________ Girl-Shy__________________ Her Love Story____________ He Who Gets Slapped His Hour__________________ Hot Water................. Human Wreckage____________ The Little French Girl Lone Wolf_________________ Lummox____________________ Manhandled________________ The Man Who Came Back Mile-a-M inule- Romeo_____ The Mummy Moves___________ North of 36_______________ Open All Night__________ The Perfect Flapper_______ Peter Pan_________________ Plastic Age_______________ Professor, How Could You? Revelation________________ The Sainted Devi!_________ Sea Hawk__________________ Sherlock. Jr______________ Signal Tower______________ Silent Watcher............ So Big____________________ The Steadfast Heart . . Their Dusty Hands_________ Three Women_______________ Thundering Herd___________ Unknown Quality___________ Vanity's Price____________ Wages of Virtue___________ Whispering Men___________ The White Monkey__________ ...............................1925 _______________________ .Dick Fry ______________________Helen Moyar ____________________Wealthy Easton ________________Georgie Woodman ____________________Playing Hooky ........................All of Us ___________Spring St., at Dismissal ________________________Sue Lowers __Bill Dorworth and Betty Metz _______________An Average of 75% ____________________Bus Schruers ______________________________Exams _________________________Graduation Ken Mackenzie and Fuzzy Thurston _________________Junior Sharpnack ________________________Bob Clark ________Sleeping in the Study Hall _________________Johnny Maitland _______________________Dick Roess ______________________Ginny Rider _______________________Carl Metz ______________Coleman’s 4th Period ________________________Bill Jory ____________________Thomas Ramsey ___________________Miss de Gruchy __________________Ranee Thompson _____________________Reggie Gaddess _______________________Luella Ault ______________________Bob Leedom .........................Ed Clark ________Woodside (Bean Optimist) _____________________Room No. 37 _____________________Some Books ______________________Ken Mackenzie _______________________ Sally Reid _____________________Eddie Shields ________________________Flunk Me ______________________Our Reports ______________________Red Benninger ___________________________Townsend _________________Johnny Van Ausdall _______________________Miss Cribbs ______________________________ Time __________________________Bob Fry ___________________ Reid Platt __________________Chemistry Studes ________Jenkins. Mackenzie and Day ____Sr. Hi. Studes Changing Classes _____________________Fuzzy Thurston ____________________Frances First _______________________A Diploma ______________Woodside. Enos. Roess ....................... ? THE OIL CAN 1925 Long Live the King! ---------------------------------1 Horoscope (No Charge) TRADE MARK SUB. TRADE OCCUPATION WANTS TO BE PROBABLY WILL BE PASSWORD LIKES MOST Earl Benninger Red Taxi Driver Shiek Mayor of Seneca 'Wanna Ride” His Ford Helen Callahan Kelly Minding the Kids Private Sec’y. Housewife “Got your shorthand” Max Robert Clark Fitz Geometry flash Dentist Livery Man “Let’s dance” Dancing Cecelia MacKenzie Ken Talking Mrs. Internal Decorator No kiddin or nuthin” Gossip Sarah Reid Sally Writing to Arden Mrs. Young Mrs. Young ”Oh Arden” Arden Ross Smith Smitty Being late Mayor of President Game Commissioner ”Kwit Monkying” Stump jumping Anna Gourley Gourley Drawing Artist Mrs. Smith “Really” Jerry Edwin Shields Eddie Bluffing Member K. K. K. Date Agent “Gotta Date” Girls Olive Woodside Hortense Doing Nothing Dressmaker Follies Girl “Howdy” Candy Kisses Edwin Clark Ed Shieking Saxaphonist Bootlegger “Hot Damn” Bookkeeping Robert Miller Bob Florist Lawyer Garage Man ” Yeah” Rattling Fords Reid Platt Platty Collar Ad. Man Lounge Lizard (We dunno) “Razzberries Gertrude Robert Bowman Fitch Playing Banjo Doctor R. R. Paddy ”Get Coin” Ella Frances Lowers Sue Gossiping Mrs. Dickson House Maid “Holy Gee” Fish John Van Ausdal Jonnie Arguing Composer Physical Instructor “Ha - Ha - Ha” Speaking Wilhelmina Dorworth Billy Amusing Ranee Actress Lady Barber “Damit” Devilment Louise Jenkins Jiggs Flirting School Teacher Chorus Girl ”Oh Gee” Prob. of Dem. Eva Griffith Emily Studying Prima Donna Kintergarden Teacher “Fudge” Boys Anna Brown Noble Brownie Fiddling A Fritz Kreisler Speed Queen “Mike Howe Lamont Reginald Gaddess Reggie Eating Traffic Cop Circus Clown “Hava Smoke (We wonder) Kenneth Porter Ken Sleeping Helen’s only one A Coach •Which” Sports Charles Wood Chuck Bluffing Teachers Minister Bell Hop «• • • M Vjimmie Wimmen Junior Sharpnack Sharpy Woman Hunting Draftsman Rubber Heel Salesman “Let’s Skip” Noise Mary Louise Reiman Goopher Studying Mind Reader Nurse “Really” Nice Girls James Rich Jamie Soldier General Janitor “Hava Stick” Charge Accounts Richard Roess Dick Keeping busy Financeer Lumberjack “Signals Over (Hard to tell) Claire Titus (We forget) Growin fat Somebody’s gal Movie Queen (Never heard) Any Shiek Meredith Foster Meridy Cartooning Journalist Street Cleaner ”! Love Me” Atlantic City Glenn Tarr Jess Growing Blacksmith Tall ”Hey. Ken” Ardita Robert Leedom Bob Dreaming Musician Entomoligist • • O • • Sure Banjo 4 72 THE OIL CAN 1925 Nobananos In the forest dark and shadowed, Lived a maid named Oogie Wa Wa, She the vamp of all the tribe lands. She the mighty Theda Bara. Oogie was the cat’s pajamas, Who in daytime shouted freely Like a woodchuck in the meadows. Oogie Wa Wa, she the vampire Loved to sit beside the moon pool, There the waters danced and echoed Where the sobby saxes chortled. Liked to hear the wheezy trombones Liked to see the fox trot dancing. There beside the silent moon pool Oft the Warrior Nobananos, He the Tan'.ac of his nation. Oft would climb o’er hills and canyons. Like a Fordson on a rampage. Stop with wonder at the moon pool, Stop and look at Oogie Wa Wa. So it happened once in autumn That the warrior asked the maiden If she’d steer his go-cart for him, Make hot chili and his home brew. But the wily maiden answered, “Thou art but a cave man warrior! I must have a Valentino, With a voice like to Caruso’s, With a voice like tin pans beating, With slick hair daubed with Stacomb, With his face shaved with a Gillette, With a canoe made by Packard.” He, the Tanlac of his nation Only took a long step towards her. Plunged he in the mystic moon pool. While the maiden laughed and chuckled, Only stooped to scratch another line Upon the smoothened rock wall. Then the waters of the moon pool Sang a haunting song to cloudland, And as e’en today you wander Past this sparkling pool of waters, You can hear them softly singing, “Yes, we have Nobananos.” 1925 THE OIL CAN 73 Have You Ever Seen These? His girl promised to meet him but she didn’t—so Warren Waitz. Gaddess said he did not want to ask Helen for a date, because he knew Charles Wood. Johnnie jumped out of his car, went into Payne’s, and said, “Let William Parker.” Teacher said, “Reid Platt,” but she changed her mind and had Sarah Reid. “Ray Vaughn,” said Miss Love. I wonder what made Ruby Cross? You don’t say so? Is James Rich? It’s impossible! Is Cyril King? When Cyril dies, then that will make James King. Let’s go to the track meet—we want to see Richard Roess. He thought over his troubles-—then Melwood Side. Up at Clapp Farm they cut the hay and let Earnest Stack. Thomas, Thomas,” stuttered the teacher. Get off that horse and let Virginia Rider. When we pass the deck around let Minnie Deal. This load is heavy but after while we ll let Ross Carey. The girls say when they go fishing Gertrude Bates. You boil the potatoes and let Richard Fry. Me wishes me could go some place Evie Day. She studies hard but that is what makes Ethel Wise. The rescue party arrived because Margaret Caldwell. The bear jumped out of the bushes, and Edna Cochran. I’ll go with Jane, and you go with Florence, George. Some girls can never write a prize essay, but Marion Mulkin. Someone fainted—then all yelled James Holder. Put the baby ih the carriage and let Alice Wheeler. 74 THE OIL CAN 1925 Our Song List Hand Painted Doll.................... ................... Weal they Easton Kiss Me Again.........................................................Cecelia Mackenzie Dapper Dan...................................................Dan Cavanaugh Charms..................................................................Helen Moyer Dancing Fool.............................................. Junior Sharpnack Mr. G. and Mr. S.................................................Krug Enos I Wish I Knew..........................................................Sallie Reid The Shiek..................................................... Ronald Heath Old Fashioned Girl............................................Anna B. Noble Hottest Man In Town..........................................Earl Benninger Long Boy...........................................................Jess Tarr Aggravatin' Papa........................................................Ranee Nobody's Sweetheart......................................................Dick Roess Sleep.............................................................. Dick Fry Big Boy...........................................:..........Earnest Stack Oriental Love Dreams.........................................Reggie Gaddess Who Wants A Bad Little Boy?............................................Jimmie King Ray And His Little Chevrolet ..„.................................... Maitland The Spanish Cavalier..............................................James Rich Gee How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning..........................Dick Cleaves Red Nose Pete................................................Frank Cubbons Dirty Hands, Dirty Face......................................... Bob Fry Carry Me Back. To Old Virginia..........................................Ross Smith Jealous.......................................................... Reid Platt Too Tired.......................................................... Sherrick In The Evening By The Moonlight...................................Tom Thomas Football 76 THE OIL CAN 1925 VARSITY Football Letter Men Roess Harmon Krug Jamison Wilson Vaughn Wood King Weaver Sherrick Finos Reinsel W enner Porter Shields Captain Coaches Manager 'Dick Roess C. K. MacCiillvray G. M. Woodman Record Dick” Fry Oil City 0 Titusville _ .0 Oil City. 0 Sharpsville Oil City ...31 Parker .0 Oil City . .13 Dubois 28 . 0 Oil City. . . ...34 F ranklin Oil Citv 33 Grove City.. .. 0 Oil City 7 Erie East . Oil Citv 13 Warren 6 Oil City 20 Meadville Oil City ..36 Franklin 6 O. C. H. S. Won 8; LostO; Tied 3: Total: O. C. H. S. 222: Opponents 26. Lives of football men remind us We can write our names in blood And departing leave behind us Half our faces in the mud. VARSITY Basket Ball Letter Men ‘‘Jesse’’ Tarr Ken‘ Porter Stue Wilson ‘Wally Leyrl “Dick Fry •'John I lam...H “Joe Cleaves Dick Roess Captain Coach Manager Ken Porter G. M Woodman 1 '( husk Wand Record Oil City. 46 Knox 14 Oil City 40 Al Oil City. 34 Franklin II Oil ny 19 ShaiMSVille Oil City. 53 Titusville 17 III 11 y 31 A. adeiny Oil City 20 East 33 1,1 ,ly U I culiul Oil City. 48 Franklin 19 id ,i y 4ft Warren Oil City. 49 Pittsburgh Tech 15 1,1 ,ly 74 t eft Ira 1 Oil City. 34 Titusville 10 1,1 ' ,i y in Academy Oil City. 24 East 71 hi 58 Mlo.iUlIL Oil City. 39 Franklin n 7n Warren Oil City. ... 40 Franklin 30 hi ■ ■' i i ••• t-i - i ■ - -•, Oil City 14 (haddock - M O.C H. S Woo 18; Lost 3; Total Q• C II S 847; i Ippeiicnts 41n 78 THE OIL CAN 1925 LETTER MEN OF ’25 1925 THE OIL CAN 79 Let Us Tell About Them Moran Sherick “Longfellow is one of the big fellows of the team, and as a string guard he used his weight to great advantage. Though this is Sherick’s first year on the varsity team, his absence will be keenly felt, both on offensive and defensive play. When the season opens next year it will be hard to find Sherick's equal. Edwin Shields “Eld’' was what we classed as the speed demon of the squad, though he was very light he made that up with his speed. On various occasions when long gains were needed Eddie was sent in to skirt the ends and most always marked up some big gains. His clean fighting spirit will be missed next season. John Harmon Jake was one of the most reliable members of the team and has been for the past three years. He helped to form a strong line on the defense and when a gain was needed Jake's hole was called and he opened the way for the backs. He could also put his toe into great use when called upon to do so. Cyril King Playing his first and last season for O. C. H. S. we realize the loss of a plucky little back in Cy. He played a strong game at halfback, finding a hole for many long gains. On defense Cy was a dependable secondary man, making some fine tackles and breaking up forward passes. He developed a great amount of speed in track last spring which helped his success. Wonders are performed by small men with the right spirit. Richard Roess—Captain “Dick. captain of the Oilers, showed his stuff during the last season. As center, he played his part with a brilliant style of play. He is a good passer, mud slider, and an exceptionally good man on the defense. Dick is one of those players who can always be relied upon in every game, to play his very best. We all hope to hear of him later on some college team. Brayton Enos Weight, speed and determination are the football assets found in Enos. Playing his second regular season at End. He played intelligent football at all times and seldom was a play directed at his position that was not turned in or spoiled. We will miss Enos with his good spirit. Charles Wood The most valuable man to any team is a good dependable utility man. A player who can be placed in a position of the least importance to that of being the general of the attack. Chuck was all of this and more. He was the spirit of the squad, never missing practice and when on the field he was there for business. He won a letter for the past two seasons and is mighty well deserving of them. Richard Fry—Manager “Dick.” our manager, has proven himself to be well worth the confidence the Athletic Council had in his managerial abilities when they chose him for the position. He is one of those rare fellows, who, no matter how hard pressed or what unforeseen occurance happens, always comes through with a smile. This faculty has helped him to accomplish wonders with his subordinates. Kenneth Porter “Ken” the fastest of the Oiler backs showed the greatest development in carrying the ball. If there was a doubt as to who should make the yardage, there was usually a little extra help from the spectators, saying, Give it to Ken.” He had the happy faculty of eluding all of his tacklers by his change of speed and his ability to run along the boundary line without overstepping the white margin. His field generalship was very effective, his calling of signals very snappy, so to speak. Raymond Vaughn Beauty’’ could often be seen with his head down, and feet plowing into the enemy’s line, even before the whistle had blown. As a fighter he was Class A, and could always be relied upon to register a few inches, feet, or yards, as the occasion demanded. And how he advanced he cared little, whether it was over the backs of the fallen enemy or with a few men clinging to him like burrs. He always got there just the same. 80 THE OIL CAN 1925 VARSITY Girls’ Basket Ball Team LETTERS AWARDED TO: Esther Mortimer Henrietta Gilland Meredith Campbell Voilet Lowes Olive Woodside W'ilhelmina Dorworth Gladys Goodman Captain Coach Manager Winifred Neely C. R. MacGillivray Billy” Dorworth Record Oil City 22 Alumnae .... 4 Oil City.. 21 Titusville .20 Oil City, 23 Clarion High .... 19 Oil City. 15 Franklin . .24 Oil City. 36 Warren 38 Oil City. _ 13 Titusville.. ....25 Oil City. 8 Clarion High 0 Oil City . . .. .20 Greenville ...34 Oil City. 20 Warren. _ _ .28 Oil City. ...22 Greenville ...52 Oil City .11 Franklin.. 30 1925 THE OIL CAN 81 Track Captain Coaches Manager Cyril King G. M. Woodman “Reg” Gaddess C. R. MacGillivray Track is rapidly becoming more popular in our school. This season being only the third year, we have expectations of a much better showing than in the last two years. The track squad this year has six letter men left over from the 1924 season. They are: Cyril King, Captain and a 440 yard man; Ralph Krug, 1925 Football Captain, who is a pole-vaulter; and John Campbell who is also a pole-vaulter; “Lefty” Russel, although he will in all probability do no running this year on account of a weak heart, was one of the distance men last year; Ray Vaughn will be entered in both field and track events: Brayton Enos is a broad jumper; and Dick Cleaves, a high-jumper as well as a broad jumper. Other promising candidates as “Stue” Wilson, Eddie Shields, Melvin Woodside, and Reynold Nugent, who were on the squad last year. Several of last years graduates will be greatly missed as the schedule has been increased and is much more difficult. The Schedule April 18—Youngsville . . Here April 25—Interclass .... Here May 9—Greenvile at Greenville May 2—Warren.......... At Warren May 16—District 3 .. . . At Meadville May 23—Erie Academy Here May 30—Titusville Kiwanis Meet At Titusville The following were added to the list of letter men this spring: Wood- side. Wilson. Shields. Nugent, Willison, Hill. OUR CHEER LEADERS 82 THE OIL CAN 1925 The Coaches Coach Woodman “Doc” Woodman is a man among men; a man to whom the team, and the student body as well, give both respect and love because he is at once a friend, a comrade, a coach, and an advisor. A man out for the team may be good or bad. He treats them all the same. He has no enemies of the squad. On the field, while he is stern and holds his squad to regulation he is not overbearing; his personality that whatever he has to say, whatever his orders, they are listened to, and obeyed with pleasure. He seems more like a friend than a coach. Anyone knowing him either on the field, or off the field, after games, and during practice has revealed him as being kind, sympathetic, congenial and cordial. He never makes excuses for defeat. He is a regular fellow, and at the same time never rises to boisterousness, always acting in a manner which demands respect. Coach MacGillivray Mac” came to us from our rivals the Franklin-ites. and by his good nature and earnestness, easily fitted into his place here. He proved his ability time and time again through his coaching the linemen on the football squad, and his achievements in basketball. He is well liked because he is a regular good scout and is at all times in a good humor. To know him is to like him. And yet. to like him is not to know him, for there is no part of him that would cause you to dislike him, and yet there are many parts of him, anyone of which would make you like him. THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT uouin]-[ iiiiuniiiiiiiiiiininiiiimniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii 84 THE OIL CAN 1925 Ranee— I’m offering a prize to the laziest man in school and I think that you will win it.” Cleaves— All right. Roll me over, and put it in my back pocket.” Cribbs—“Tell me what you know about Francis Bacon.” Benner— I don’t know much about it. but I imagine its about the same as American bacon, isn’t it?” Two men were shipwrecked, and after drifting several days in a small boat Goldberg said to Cohen— Look—look! I see a sail.” Vots the use? We have no samples!” Miss Dicky—“Will you help the Old Ladies’ Home?” Chuck— Sure, where are they?” They tell a story about a tiny ant, who gazed longingly, but helplessly at the body of a dead horse. Just then a bootlegger’s truck rattled by and a case of stuff fell over and crashed to the ground. A puddle formed and the ant took one sip. Then he seized the dead horse by the tail and shouted: Come on big boy; we’re going home.” Cavanaugh— Say kid, would you like to see something swell.” E. Palmer—“Oh, yes.” Cavanaugh—“You just drop these beans in water and watch them. Miss Cribbs— Do you think you can run this class better than I can?” T. Thomas—“Yes, ma'am.” Cribbs—“I’ve a good notion to let you try' Thomas— Yes—Class dismissed. Mr Koonlz— My daughter tells me that you are a church member. What church do you belong to?” Maitland— Why - the —er—Name some of them over. H. Gilliland—“I simply can’t go to the dance, tomorrow night. I have nothing to wear. Woodside—“Why how you talk. Didn’t I get you a string of pearls last week.” She used to sit upon his lap. As happy as could be; But now it makes her seasick— For he has water on the knee. Rich—“Bring me a piece of toast.” Bowman—“What do you want that for?” Rich—“I’m a poached egg and I want to sit down.” Miss Mackenzie—“What can you say concerning the Latin race?” Woodside—“It was a race between the pupil’s pony and the teacher’s goat. Miss Love—“Fry, use expectorate in a sentence.” B. Fry— I knew my mother-in-law was coming, but I didn’t expect ’er eight kids.” KA-CHOO I am eternal. I make strong men quail. Beautiful women cower before me. They lose their charm and become snuffling objects. Mighty men become powerless in my presence; they are debased and I am glorified. I am all-powerful, omnipresent. I am a cold in the head. 1 am eternal. PUPPY LOVE A witty girl is Mable Spriggs, She’s always making dirty digs, “How I love dogs!” she said last nite. And like a fool I had to bite, ”1 wish I were a dog. you know,” Ah, well,” said she, “perhaps you’ll grow.” MissLove— Name three kinds of clauses.” Enos—“Noun, adverbial, and Santa.” Voice— What are you doing down there. Elaine—“The best I can, father.” Waiter (serving Carl Metz, who is taking a girl out to dinner for the first time)—Nectar?” Metz (blushing)— Not yet.”— John Allebaugh (below window, with saxaphone)—“Hist, Jule, open the window or I’ll play this darn thing.” Doc.— What was the cause of Pin’s social downfall?” Durby—“Why, he was riding with Mrs. Underlip, and when the car stopped, he got out and looked under the front seat for the gas tank.” 1925 THE OIL CAN 85 Peters— How did you catch such a cold. Tarr—“Somebody played the Star Spangled Banner, when I was taking a bath.” Rocss— When are you going to let me kiss you?” Moyar— Come around Friday night. That’s amateur night.” Kind old gentleman (soothingly)—“Did urns break urns dolly?” Sweet little girl— Yes, why in blank do they make the blank things so fragile.” Betty M.— Is he a nice boy?” Billy D.— No, I think you will like him.” TASTE OF LIFE The clove is a startling thing— Exciting anyway: It doesn’t exactly scare you But it takes your breath away! Maitland—“You know last year the Doctor told me that if I didn’t stop smoking I'd be feeble minded.” Elaine—“Why didn’t you stop?” HE who laughs last is usually the dumbest. 11 is better to have loved a short man than to never have loved a tall. Mr. Balsiger— You kept the car out rather late last evening, son. What delayed you?” Jay— Had a blow-out. Dad.” Mr. Balsiger— H’m, tire or roadhouse? Teacher—“I shall not keep you after school. Johnny. You may go home now.” Johnny—“I don’t want to go home. There’s a baby, just come our house.’’ Teacher—“You ought to be glad—a dear little baby.” Johnny—“I ain’t glad. Pa’ll blame me— he blames me for everything.” Father (reading letter from his son at college to mother)— Willie says he got a beautiful lamp from boxing.” Mother— I just knew he’d win something in his athletics.” Woodman (in Physics)—“Give me an example explaining the theory of like attracting like.” Weaver— Roess drank some wood alcohol and it went to his head. Vann Ausdall—“Your sister’s spoiled, isn’t she?” Woodside— No, its just that perfume she uses.” IGNORANCE IS BLISS Freshie—“She is some dancer, isn’t she?” Soph—“Yes, but you ought to see her neck.” Frosh—- Yes, it is quite shapely, isn't it?” Junior—“Nice looking girl.” Senior—“Yes, but you should see her pet!” Junior—“What? That Pekinese?’’ Miss Stevens (Biology class)— Now let's name some of the lower animals—beginning with Dick Cleaves.” Rehearsing Dramatic Club Play: Coach— Get up on the stage. I want to see your pantomine.” Sally Reid—“Oh! but I didn’t wear any.” —Froth $ This is a picture of the absent-minded bozo who kissed the garbage and threw his wife out. 86 THE OIL CAN 1925 Francis— Did you see Oliver Twist, Auntie?” Auntie— Hush, child, you know I never attend any of those modem dances!” Preacher— My mission in life is to save men.” Miss Pinney—“Oh, save one for me, won't you?” MissLooe—“Name eleven of Shakespeare’s plays.” Dick Fry—“Ten Nights in a Bar-room and The Merchant of Venice.” —Teater “SAMPSON” Greatest spectacle ever produced on the screen. 5,000 People. 4,000 Costumes. Avoid the Rush!!!!! The most stirring passages ever written are found in the Cook Book. Stuttering Judge— T-t-t-w-w-enty, t-t-w-w-enty f-f-f twenty f-f-five d-d-dollars.” Bob Clark.— Ye Gods! Sixty-five beans in all.” A DIRGE Twas midnight on the front porch Not a chaperon in sight. The moon was hid behind a cloud. The light was locked up tight. I said goodnight did I And bade a fond farewell. And as our lips had almost met That darn milk bottle fell. Tom T.— What has two legs and flies.” RedB.—“I know that one, a dead horse.” Tom T.—“No, no. Two canary birds!” Paint these and put ’em on your Ford.” Drive slow—man at work. A tin you love to touch. Another gnash. Four wheels—no brakes. So I took the $50,000 and bought this Capacity four mamas. Eleanor A.—“We made fifty miles an hour coming home in Ross’s car last night.” Joe Sleeman— What did you quarrel about, dear?” Foster—“That sounds good coming from one of your ilk.” King—“I’m not an Elk. I’m a Moose.” Miss Frank— Sherick, what is work?” Sherick (stretching)—“Everything is work” Miss Frank— Do you mean this table is work?” Sherick—“Yes. woodwork.” Mah Coal Black Mammy, how about a date to-nite?” All right. Carbon, midnite at the coal mine.” Porter (after five minutes of embarrassing silence)—“Don’t you think that the floor is unusually flat this evening? Hen. Gilliland—“What is she reciting?” Olive Woodside—“Noyes.” Hen. Gilliland— “Yes, but whats the name of it?” A LITTLE RECREATION Two fleas as were talking in a zoo. “Join me in a game of golf. said one. Where,” said the other. Over on the lynx.” said the first. I love You love. We all love Maud Love. WORKS BOTH WAYS “Hullo! May I come around and see you this evening, Louise darling?” “Of course, Richard, dearest. Er—excuse me—this isn’t Richard speaking Well, this isn’t Louise.” Miss Love— Now. one of Shakespeare’s chief qualities was sympathy. Edwin Clark define ’sympathy’.” EA—“Feelings for others.” Love—“Give me an example. EA—“Blindman’s bluff.” B. Clark— Porter says he got an awful kick out of the ‘Cameo’ last nite. Red Benninger—“He sure did. He forgot his ticket.” No! no! O faithful friends and classmates, and again permit us to deny it with somber gravity! This manly figure, so dignified and so imposing upon which your kindly eye has but one moment ago been feasting, and to which your wandering gaze shall return again and yet again, is not that of the much renowned Napoleon; nor is it that of General Sheridan (?) of horseback fame, but rather that of our illustrious and dearly beloved friend, Robert C. Bowman, better known perhaps as ‘Gallopin’ Bob,” our dashing young editor. Behold, O! tried and trusted companions of our four years sojourn in educational fields, a prophetic picture of our worthy class treasurer; visualize him with your most vivid imaginative faculties; grit about with much worldly wisdom and wearing on his staid pedal extremities the winged sandals of earnest endeavor; see him gallpoing on through the trials and tribulations of life from one victory to another never faltering, never failing, until at last, weary of uninterup-ted successes and bowed with the curse of rheumatics, his faithful and steadfast steed shall carelessly lower his aged hoofs onto a vagrant banana peel and catapult his renowned rider into the waiting arms of destiny and into the never-ending toil of “heaving coal” in the everlasting furnaces. —We thank you. 88 THE OIL CAN 1925 How To Get Married Girls, chickens, kittens, flappers, and unmarried females in general, I salute. The words of my remarks are addressed chiefly unto you, and if you heed well my instructions and obey my hints and mandates the chances are that you’ll all be wearing orange blossoms and white bride’s veils before another year has speeded by on its immortal course. Seeing that this town is so full of unmarried men and unmarried lily buds of maidens pining on the tree of life, as it were. I have decided to speak plainly to you and lay bare my methods of how to attract the men. I speak from experience, my sisters. I have been married five times. Once for love, and four times for general housework, but be that as it may, I look around me and what do I see? I see girls ready and waiting and I see men who are willing and anxious, and 1 ask myself what is the trouble. The trouble is this, the girls of today are too extravagant. Men want cooks and housekeepers, they don’t want highty-tighty hand-painted money spenders who spend most of their time in the picture shows and dancing academies. Many a girl who has paid twenty-five dollars to learn how to wiggle her shoulders in the latest ballroom dance would have made a better investment by learning how to make dresses and how tocooksomethingelse besides chocolate fudge and pineapple salad. I think I shall open a school for the modern education of homemakers. There’s many an unmarried woman who understands grammar and who knows what country Algebra is in, but she can’t catch a man for love nor money. In the first place, my beloved readers, whan a man comes to call on you don’t feed him on home-made fudge and ice tea. Tell him to drop around some afternoon, take him right into the kitchen, and let him see you cook the evening meal. Tell him you make all your own clothes and can easily dress yourself on $15 a year. Take my word for it girls, that bait has landed many a human fish. Any married woman will tell you I speak the truth. Now in order that my readers will see how practical my instruction is, I shall give a list of the eligible bachelors that live right here in this town, and if you don’t get busy and make some of 'em propose, it isn’t my fault. First. Reggie Gaddess. who’s jolly and fat. And John Vann Ausdall, a Democrat. And Ross Carey, he’s a lawyer shy. You can land him easy, if you’ll only try. And Doctor Bowman, he needs a wife To make his pills and shield him from strife. Eddie Shields is a man with a mission. Girls, speak up, who wants a politician? There is Thomas McGreevey, a nice young clerk. And Junior Sharpnack, too rich to work. Bob Fry is a flirt of great renown. He courts a girl in every town. And Moran Sherick, the wall-paper man. He makes love on the installment plan. And John Harmon, he’s loving and true, Miss Lewis, he's just the man for you. Richard Roess might make a good beau. But he keeps what he earns and I hear he’s slow. And John Logan, the candy king, And Charlie Wood might do, if he wouldn’t sing! There’s James Rich, he’s rather big. And gossips say he wears a wig. There are many more, both tall and short. Bachelors and widowers, of every sort. So keep your eyes wide open, girls Keep you wardrobe neat and your hair in curls. And if you’ve marked well what I say. You’ll each be a bride a year from today. 1925 THE OIL CAN 89 How far are you from the correct answer? Two seats. Clarinda knew that the end would come sooner or later. She hoped it would not be long now. as she sat that evening watching her husband eat his dinner. When would the end come? Then suddenly it arrived. She wished he wouldn’t eat his spaghetti that way! —Tiger Miss Frank— When did the revival of learning begin? Sherrick—“Just before the exams. Leedom— Were you ever pinched for going too fast?” Shields— No. but I've been slapped. Elaine—“Oh. I wish the Lord had made me a man.” John M. (bashfully)— He did. I’m the man.” IVarrcn Miss— Why do you call your car Flapper? Leedom— Stream line body, swell paint job, quick pick up, all kind of speed, keeps me broke, warms up quick and is always ready to go.” Miss Looe—“I will give you just one day to hand in that paper. Logan— All right, how about the Fourth of July? Clcaoes— I want a pass to go out and get a hair cut.” Ranee—“What! get a hair cut during school hours?” Cleaves— Sure it grew during school hours didn’t it?” F. F.—-“I spilled some of that acid on my hand and it surely made it smart.” Porter— Why not drink some, Frances.” Miss Sleoens—“Name an organ of the body.” Stuart—- The tooth.” Miss Stevens— What kind of an organ is that?” Stuart—“A grind organ.” V. Rider—“Hello Doc, hows EleanorGlenn this morning?” Doctor— Poor girl she’s lying at death’s door. V. Rider—“By jove there's grit for you. At death’s door and still lying. IVoodman (addressing stock room)— Who’s in there? Rocss (quavering response)— Nothin’ but us dry cells. 90 THE OIL CAN 1925 E. Clark.— Well, by Jove, the papers were right. The girls in this show are dressed something scandalous. B. Clark— Shut up. Fool. The curtain has not gone up yet. All that you see are the ladies in the box-parties. Miss LoOe—“Cyril, give me a sentence with the word diadem in it.” Cy King—“People who drink alcohol ‘diadem’ sight quicker than those that don’t.” C. Weaver—“They say. dear, that people living together get in time to look exactly alike.” Lowers—“Then you must consider my refusal final. B. Fry—“Where are the showers?” Porter—“I dunno. You see 1 have only been here three weeks myself.” Customer (on phone)—“Have you any flesh-colored stockings?” Hosiery Clerk—“Yes. whadda ya want, pink, yellow, or black? Benner—“I never looked up my family tree but I know I’m the sap.” Wood— Let’s eat here.” Gaddess—“No, let’s eat up the street.” Wood—“No. I don’t think I could digest brick.” He—Did you see me down town last night. I thought 1 saw you twice. She—No. I never notice people in that condition. 1925 THE OIL CAN 91 Kuhns (to girls cheering section) Come on now and show the team your Blue and White supporters. Little Miss Muffett, Sat on a tuffett, As lonely as she could be. Along came Brate Enos. Who fed her some peanuts, No longer lonely was she. If Plato could shimy, could Aristotle? Gracious, but I need a shave. said the absent-minded Professor as he surveyed himself in the hair brush instead of the mirror. That makes a difference.” cried the first twin as he cut off an ear. Gertrude— Did you count with a daisy to see if I love you?” Reid—“Indeed, no, I used a three-leaf clover.” Critical Customer— Really. Mr. Smithers. you get dearer every day.” Grocer— Not so loud, ma’am, my wife's very jealous.” “Are you laughing at me?” demanded the irate professor of his class. No,” came the answer in chorus. Well,” insisted the professor, what else is there in the room to laugh at?” Tourist (to iritate farmer, whose pig he has just run over)— Sir. I will replace your animal.” Farmer— Sir. you flatter yourself.” The history professor threw out the general question. What do you know of the age of Elizabeth?” Mr. Nugent. he added suddenly, seeing the far-away look on one face. “She’ll be nineteen next week,” he answered In pioneer days Whan a man reached For his hip Everyone ducked— Now he draws a crowd. Why didn’t you wash your ears. Bobbie?” Bobby Fry—“You only told me to wash my face, and I didn’t know if my ears belonged to my face or my neck.” Miss ?— No, really, not another. Rance-ford. I’m getting danced out.” Ranee— Not damned stout, ma’am, just a trifle plump.” Ed Shields—“I see Peg James has a job in the chorus.” Stew Wilson—“Sure, and she’s getting fifty a week, and all she does is shout. ‘Hip, hip. hooray’.” Ed Shields— Oh! she gets ten bucks for her 'hooray,' and the other forty for her hips.'. 1925 THE OIL CAN 93 Peg Ssidermon— Getting mighty cold, isn’t it? Bob Fry (reflectively)— Winter draws on” Peg Seiderman—“Sir. The lobster blushed a scarlet. And said in tones distressing, “I really cannot help it, For I see the salad dressing.” John— I’d like to take you to the movie tonight, but I’m afraid the seats wouldn't be comfortable.” Bertha— What makes you think so?” John— I heard that the government put tax on them. Eddie George—“They say Metz has brain fever.” Van Kirk.— Fat chance! Can an angle-worm have water on the knee?” Waitz—“When I graduate, I step into a job at $20,000 per.” Waldo— Per what?” Wai'.z— Perhaps.” Doctor— And the dance broke up in a fight, Cleo?” Cleo— Deed it did, doctah.” Doctor— And you got shot in the fracas?” Cleo— Not exactly, doctah, de bullet am between de knee and de fracas.” “Now Tommy.” said the teacher, you may give me an example of a coincidence.” Why-er-, why, me fadder and me mudder was both married on de same day.” FLASHES FROM A MODERN “CAULDRON SCENE” 1. If it takes a hump-backed beetle with dialto mepipera of the colewhizium 58 hours 9 minutes and a bottle of glue to crawl up the side of a well, how long will it take a mosquiio with a cork leg to kick an elephant’s ear full of molasses? 2. It’s a wonder Tarr isn’t stuck on himself. 3. When our poetically inclined friend. Dun-laney first met Judson I wonder why he held out his hand and said “Shakespeare?” 4. Now that we are having track activities we will no doubt turn out some fast males whose main-line will be speed. Mr. Nelson—“Do you wish a large picture or a small one? H. Krug— A small one, please.” Nelson—“Well, then, please close your mouth.” MissLooe— Name four kinds of sentences’ Bowman— Loose, balanced, thirty days and life.” A PUZZLE Woodside—“What is it that has two eyes and can’t see. four legs and can’t walk but can kick as high as the Woolworth Building in New York.” Van Ausdall— I don’t know. Woody, what is it? Wood— Why, John, a dead mule, Ha! Ha” Van— But, a dead mule can’t kick.” Wood—“No, John, neither can the Wool-worth Building. Is my tire flat on that side? It’s a little flat on the bottom but otherwise it’s all right. 1925 THE OIL CAN 95 These naughty children, Ernest Politz Henry Rosenberg, Dick Roess and Tillie Grant, didn’t get their picture taken with the other members of the Dramatic Club play, thereby causing the editor many gray hairs and the printer much worry as to where to put their pictures. Abe Martin said to put ’em back here among the jokes and so we did. J. M.—“What time is it?” Dick. Fry—“One o’clock. (Clock strikes four). My, how that clock stutters.” Leyda— Who defeated the Isrealites?” Jim Holder (awakening)— I dunno. I don’t follow any of these bush league teams.” Harmon—“Will you have a hair cut?” Caddcss—“Gosh, no. cut them all.” As Porter gave the signal Roess snapped the ball. Chuck— A kiss is the language of love.” Belly G.— Well, for goodness sake! Why don’t you say somethin. Clark— My girl has a wonderful light in her face. Platt— Yes, kind of lantern-jawe .” EXCHANGE HUMOR The plot thickens.” said the old lady as she sowed the grass seed for the third time. Oh,” cried the matress. bouncing joyously up and down, spring is here. A student in Geometry says: “A love triangle usually turns into a wrecktangle.” THE OIL CAN 1925 BUB WELCH ■“ TRUE TO LIFE ;V . FAST ! ANNA ARTIST NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE JOE CLEAVES”FOIL CITY OH! WE GIRLS! NICE LEG EH R0E5S! BUMS Autographs Autographs Advertisements A STANDARD OF SERVICE VUR idea of Service is that the purchaser of printing is entitled to entire satisfaction with each order. We specialize in high grade catalog and book work. The Derrick Publishing Co. OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA COMMERCIAL PRINTING DEPARTMENT Printing.....Ruling------Blank Books Loose Leaf Sheets and Binders 100 OIL CAN 1925 Dramatic Club History Since September of 1922, it has been the practice of the South Side Junior High to hold an assembly of the students every Friday afternoon, the individual classes providing the entertainments in their turn. On one of these occasions, Dicken’s Christmas Carol was so creditably presented by the students of the sophomore class under the direction of Miss Meditz, that the play was repeated before the general public during the Christmas holidays. Perceiving the benefits in experience and pleasure thus derived; the principal, Professor R. A. Baum, proposed that a dramatic club be formed by the students. The suggestion was enthusiastically greeted and accordingly Professor Baum organized the students into the Student Players’ Dramatic Club, with a regular constitution and set of by laws. The purpose of the Club was to encourage an interest in dramatics in the schools. Officers for the first year were: President, Melvin Woodside; Vice-president, Robert Bowman; Secretary, Ruby Cross; Treasurer, Charles Wood. In May of the Sophomore year a Miscellaneous Program was presented, the proceeds of which enabled the Club to purchase a curtain for the stage of the South Side Junior High School. Under the direction of Professor Walter Schwchow, the club presented a three-act comedy entitled “Making Daddy Behave” in the junior year (’24). With the proceeds of this play more suitable equipment in the way of scenery, railing for the orchestra pits, and a necessary skydrop and makfeup outfit was purchased. With Mary Louise Reiman as President, John Logan as Vice-President, Ruby Cross, Secretary and John C. F. Vann Ausdall, Treasurer, much was accomplished during the season 1924-25 in establishing the permanency of the Club. In the senior year, among the three upper-classes, a membership drive was held, resulting in the addition of 100 new members of the Club. Thus it is assured that the work will be capably carried on in the future after the seniors who have made this organization possible have passed out. In December of 1924, a cast made up of Senior, Junior and Sophomore members of the Dramatic Club presented a very successful three-act comedy called “Be An Optimist. The new members of the Club showed much interest and ability in this production which argues well for the perpetuity of the club and its purposes. Among the outstanding events of the year’s work, perhaps the most important was the official recognition of the Club by the Board of Control— a great step forward! Next in importance was the changing of the Club namo from Student Players’ Dramatic Club to High School Dramatic Club. Now the Club’s name definitely connects it with the High School and distinctly marks it as a High School organization. It is generally believed and hoped by the departing seniors that the students coming on” will competently take up the work from this point and “carry on” to greater achievements; that High School Dramatics in Oil City will take its place on an even footing with athletic activities and thus add to the glory and honor of 0. C. H. S. 101 VENANGO THEATER ---Presents ---Always The World’s Best Photo-Plays and Music LET YOUR LEISURE HOURS BE PLEASURE HOURS AT THE V-E-N-A-N-G-O The Old Reliable Tailors That’s what our customers call us. Over twenty-five years of honest value giving tailoring at human prices that have no comparison. We have stood the test of time — many new tailor shops have been born and died since wa first hung out our shingle, but we have outlived them all. You owe it to yourself to give us a trial. Guaranteed Hand Tailored Suits and Overcoats $30 $35 $40 Remember, Kay Positively Fits You THE KAY TAILORS 116 Center St. Oil City, Pa. Second Floor “Over High Rents” 102 This Power combines the good features of both the geared and band wheel powers. The eccentrics are placed low, a large power house and long belt are not required and either one or two eccentrics can be furnished. JOSEPH REID GAS ENGINE COMPANY OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA. Branches in all Active Fields REID UNDERPULL GEARED POWER TRANSIT MEN Commemorative of 41 years loyal service in the TRANSIT PUMPS manaf actu re ‘BILLY” MILLER June 12, 1884. “ALEX” HAGGART May 14, 1884. FORWARD MARCH School is soon over—and the Campaign of Life begins for the Graduation Class. How buoyantly, with what air of victory these bright faces and brave hearts face the world. School is soon over. Now for the quick-step into the school that is never over. Now for active service, for personal sense of responsibility— without the guiding hand of the drilling master at the elbow. Forward march, bold spirits! The world is yours. But YOU will have to take it! C. H. SMITH SONS CO. “Oil City’s Greatest Store” “SINCE 1918” ----ALWAYS POPULAR WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! “Oh, Dick—I’ll meet you at Payne’s”— A familiar hailing that every High School Student understands, because Payne’s is the accepted meeting, eating, drinking and chatting place of all students. Boys and girls who have graduated and are now attending college, always make their way to Payne’s first, when they are home on vacations. Payne’s has received and encouraged this good will and patronage “Since 1918.” Please accept our good wishes. C. L. PAYNE. Confectionery 18 E. First St. Oil City, Pa. 104 P A Y N E S ELECTRICAL HISTORY 1886 John B. Smithman applied for electric street railway charter. 1888 Frank J. Sprague perfected electric railway motor. 1891 Organization of Oil City Electric Company 1893 Completion and first operation of Oil City Passenger railway company. 1901 Formation of the Citizens Traction Company 1911 Introduction of Day Zimmerman management. 1924 Organization of Citizens Transit Company. 1925 Extension of all services of this company to provide and maintain the maximum THE CITIZENS TRACTION COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF LEWIS HARDWARE CO. Hardware That Wears Hard 106 1890 ®fjat Hast 1925 i arbej Jfrtt? GM City's hallmark Jetoeler tEfjirtp-ftbe pears in one location THE ART NOUVEAU STUDIO Is a French name, meaning “the New Art” and perhaps was named this by Mr. J. W. Sires, the first owner. His first studio was located in the new Pearson block, corner of East 1st and Short Streets, and in about 1895 he opened the studio in the Newson block, second floor, corner 1st and State Streets, where it is still located. In 1905 Mr. Sires died, and Mr. N. A. Newton, sales manager with the N. T. P. M. Co., took over the place and Mr. S. E. Wilbur (who died in 1924) took charge of the operating and took all pictures. Then in 1919 Mr. A. E. Nelson bought the business from Mr. Newton and at present is still here enjoying a good high class business.. Photography is so much advanced today from Mr. Sires’ time. Back fifteen, twenty years ago the photographer bought his clear glass for taking the pictures on, then he would have to mix his silver and chemical solution to flow over the glasses to sensitize them; then the sitter would be placed on a chair and an ugly old prong put in back of their heads to hold them steady while the photographer made the pictures, the exposure being from one to twenty seconds that you would have to hold your breath and be still. Also the printing of the pictures used to be by daylight only, each print would be put on the plate and exposed to daylight about five minutes to one hour. But today we have electricity and all modern improvements, like electric printing machines, carbon arc lights, the closest and best light next to Old Sol, also electric retouching pencils and modern camera and finishing plant throughout. So the photographer has much to be thankful for today. 106 Compliments of Borland Lumber Company DELAHOYDE’S 31 SENECA STREET “FOR GOODNESS SAKE” LET US SERVE YOU WITH Books Kodaks Stationery Sporting Goods Radio Supplies Office Supplies Magazines and Newspapers Leather Goods FOR THE GRADUATE— A Grand Piano—A gift for all the Years. What more appropriate Gift for the young person on the threshold of Life. SHAFFER MUSIC HOUSE Home of the Chickering and the Ampico. THE WELKER MAXWELL COMPANY 1886-------------------------1925 THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF PROGRESS When G. A. Welker and S. L. Maxwell opened this store in 1886 the prediction of many that a dry goods store on the South Side would not pay, that everybody was accustomed to going over the river to do their shopping. But a visit to our store will convince you that the citizens of both the North and South sides are continually finding their way to this store, which started from an extremely modest beginning nearly thirty-nine years ago. From this modest beginning we have reached our present prominent position in merchandising, this accomplishment being in a large measure due to the loyalty and co-operation of our many friends and customers located in this city and vicinity. Seasoned by these many years of valuable experience we are alive to the needs of the presnt, and pledge for the future the best there is in faithful adherence to the principles upon which this business was founded. The South Side Dry Goods House CLASS OF 1925 WE CONGRATULATE YOU! You have finished your course and are ready for the field that lies ahead of you—Some will take up positions awaiting them, others will pursue the vocations they desire by further education. You should at no time forget the benefits derived from the Saving Habit. Our bank is substantial and solicits your patronage. CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY OIL CITY, PA. 109 The J. C. Penney Company has succeeded during the past twenty-three years in other ways than simply making money and, because you ha e assisted in that success and because you have benefited by it along with us, we feel you will be interested in learning how we are operating our affairs. We wonder if you have ever stopped to think about the organized machinery required, which we have, in order to supply your needs and to merit your confidence? When you purchase a pair of shoes at one of our stores, have you ever thought of the fact that we have a Shoe-Buying Department in St. Louis, that does nothing else but buy.shoes? Have you ever considered what it means to you to have expert shoemen constantly on the lookout for the best shoes at the lowest possible price? And have you ever considered that you share with us in the profits of that Shoe Buying Department? But this is not all. Have you ever thought of the advantage to you (in your favor) of our being able to purchase shoes in such large quantities? Have you ever thought of our buying power? We have no disposition to speak disparagingly of other merchants: they are honest in their efforts and they too are working hard to meet your needs. But the individual store cannot buy, in small lots, as cheaply as we can buy, in large lots, for 571 stores. We could take the output of an entire shoe factory but, for good and sufficient reasons, we prefer to purchase from a number of factories and thereby offer a variety of shoes to many customers who trade with us. Our ability to sell you shoes as good as those of our competitors, but at a lower price is fundamentally, because we are in the shoe market all the time, because we buy in such large quantities, because we pay cash for our purchases and because our customers know the benefits that result in their favor when they purchase goods at our stores. We speak of this simply as an illustration of the basis upon which every Department of our business does its work. Compliments of J. A. BENEKOS l'lO CHACONA Established 1888 Pioneers in the Ice Cream and Candy Business Chacona's was established in 1888. Chacona’s made the first home-made ice cream by hand power in 1888. Chacona’s first introduced chocolates in Oil City in 1889. Chacona’s supplied members of the old Oil Exchange with fancy California fruits in 1889. Chacona’s installed the first wall soda fountain in 1890. Chacona’s began making home-made candy in 1890. Chacona’s installed first machinery for making ice cream with gas engine in 1891. Chacona’s started hoky-poky craze with individual bricks of ice cream in 1892. Chacona’s untouchd by fire and flood of 1892. Chacona’s installed first electric light used for commercial purposes in 1894. Chacona’s send “Candy Girl” to President McKinley during his campaign of 1898. Chacona’s bid God-speed to our boys in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Chacona’s survived panic of 1907. Chacona’s opened most modern store in Pennsylvania in 1908. Chacona’s adapt electric power to Brine system of freezing ice cream in 1908. Chacona’s opened first luncheonette in Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1913. Chacona’s built first building on new Elm street line in 1923, thereby blazing the trail for a new retail business district. Chacona’s opened present store, March 14, 1924. Chacona’s adopted electric system of ammonia refrigeration in 1924. Chacona’s opened another store in Franklin, Pa., 1925. Chacona’s graduates the 37th High School class June 1925. hi COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF LEWIS BROS. ALLIED BARREL Wholesale Groceries COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF ARLINGTON HOTEL COMPLIMENTS OF LEEDOM BROS. Wholesale Grocers 112 Good Plumbing A Vital Factor in Making Buildings COMPLIMENTS Livable. OF ROYAL See RESTAURANT G. C. FLINCHBAUGH CO. Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Oil City, Pa. Phone 330-G JOHNSTON HALL We are making an effort at all times to have furniture of quality REALTOR—INSUROR at moderate prices to please people 205 Sycamore St. Oil City, Pa. in every walk of life. Miller Furniture Co. BRANCH OFFICE: 108 Exchange Place, Titusville, Pa. 113 CONTINENTAL REFINING COMPANY The Continental Refining Co. was incorporated in 1885. The following men being stockholders and officers of this company: Thomas Anderton, Louis Walz and Louis Morris. Later on Mr. Walz and Mr. Morris disposed of their interests and Messers. Michael Liebel, Sr., and Eugene Leibel and Michael Liebel, Jr. became associated with the company and in 1916 the Thos. Anderton Estate acquired full interest in the company. During the earlier days of business the most essential product obtained from Pennsylvania Crude was the so-called 150° Fire Test Water White Kerosene Oil, which was extensively used for lighting purposes in oil lamps- The salable by-products obtained from Pennsylvania Crude oil were as follows: 68 to 76 gravity Benzine selling at..............IV2 to 2y2c per gal. 150 Fire Test Water White Oil selling at..........8 to 10 c per gal. 120 Fire Test Prime White Oil selling at .........7 to 8 c per gal. 110 Fire Test Standard White Oil selling at ......6 to 7 c per gal. 18 to 20 Gravity Tar, “Still Residue” selling at .1% to 2Vic per gal. The term “Benzine” was then used instead of the present day gasoline. Whereas “Benzine” as it is used today is a refinery term for an “untreated gasoline.” The odor of benzine being offensive, whereas gasoline which is a treated benzine has a sweet odor. The present day motor gasoline was called naptha and was thrown away in those days, there being no demand for same, it was run into the waters of Oil Creek.. Whereas this company made but three by-products in 1885, namely: Benzine, Kerosene and Tar; today we are turning out in the neighborhood of 200 different by-products made from crude oil. A few of the most popular products are as follows: Gasoline, kerosene, fuel, automobile, cylinder, spindle, wool, transformer, engine, tractor, black, floor, separator, brick, leather, thread-cutting, miner’s and ice machine oils, turpentine substitute and paraffine wax, etc.. However, in order to turn out over 200 different grades of petroleum products made from Pennsylvania crude oil, it requires the latest refinery equipment, involving thousands of dollars that was not necessary in the earlier days. This company has installed the latest equipment available for making the best grades of motor oils and other lubricating oils and greases, and though we manufacture four different quality motor oils we furnish the very best quality motor oil obtainable from Pennsylvania Crude oil to our patrons under our Trade Name CORECO This name being in reality an abbreviation for CONTINENTAL REFINING COMPANY iu Grove City College A Strong Co-Educational College Courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Chemistry, Music and Fine Arts. Beautiful campus and complete equipment, including a modern gymnasium and magnificent dormitories for men and women. Strong faculty, four terms plan, healthful climate, helpful environment and democratic spirit. Applications for 1925 are now being received. For Information Write President Weir C. Ketler or Registrar Harold O. White GROVE CITY, PA. IN 1872 there was a refinery on the property of the Crystal Oil Works. Owing to the need of re-construction to meet new needs it was not operated after 1877. In 1887 the construction of the present refinery of the Crystal Oil Works was commenced, and very shortly in operation and continued to operate, without interruption to the present time. Their products are highly valued, and are appreciated by those who are conversant with their manufacture. For Square Dealing Call at NATHAN ROSEN’S We always carry a fresh line of candies and true fruit flavor sodas at all times. When in our store ask for our Milk Shakes. They’re different. Fifteen years in business in this location. State and First Sts. Oil City, Pa. Stranburg Music Co. New Pianos..................$295 and up New Player Pianos........ 495 and up Used Pianos .............. 98 and up Used Players................ 350 and up Victrolas, Console Model 89 and up Used Vistrolas............... 10 and up Stranburg Music Co. 110 Center St. 115 THE UNITED NATURAL GAS COMPANY Free Service Department Will help YOU to reduce your gas bill, or to get better results for the money that you pay us each month. We feel this will make you a better satisfied gas consumer, and WE VALUE A SATISFIED CUSTOMER ABOVE ANYTHING ELSE—our goal is 100 per cent satisfaction. The government Bureau of Standards estimates that 150 billion cubic feet of natural gas is wasted yearly because of poorly designed appliances in the homes, but they further state that this waste could largely be prevented by efficient methods of using gas. In order that every user of natural gas may get his money’s worth, we have for the past three years made a special study of the best methods of eliminating waste of gas in the home. As a result, a request from you will bring an experienced service man to your home, FREE OF CHARGE, to inspect and adjust your gas appliances. We feel that this free service is appreciated by our customers as we have received many letters of commendation for assistance given in solving heating or cooking problems or for the marked improvement in gas service. Each year more use has been made of our Free Service Department until now it takes ten experienced men to handle this work in all of our plants during the winter months. While thousands of our patrons have taken advantage of our free service, yet there are others who have not. Our desire is to render service to all, and this includes YOU. But we can’t serve you unless you let us know that, you need the service. Therefore we again extend the invitation. Make free use of our Service Department. We will cheerfully inspect your burners, clean them, and make such adjustments as are desirable. If you are considering new equipment, we shall be glad to recommend appliances which will best meet your personal needs. “Better Results from Less Gas” UNITED NATURAL GAS COMPANY IF IT IS NEW—YOU CAN DEPEND UPON FINDING IT HERE. MICHAELS STERN VALUE FIRST SUITS MICHAEL POTTS Young Men's Shop Next to Arlington Lobby. OIL CITY, PA. Compliments of GADDESS PHARMACY Compliments of W. M. DEYOE A WORD TO THE “WIVES” IS SUFFICIENT Of course this means future wives too. Here’s something that preserves food and health alike; and it’s cheaper than ice. KELVINATOR The Only Perfect Refrigeration See it at the Oil City WIFE-SAVING STATION 8 E. First St. Phone 1118 117 SEEP BROTHERS Venango County’s Greatest Hardware Store Twenty-five years ago this Spring, two young men, forseeing the growth of Oil City, started in the hardware business, purchasing the stock and fixtures of J. M. Carson Hardware Company, then doing business in the store room now occupied by the Edward Roess Company Market. The new proprietors, Arthur and Eugene Seep, under the firm name of Seep Brothers, met with success from the start. Two years later they joined with other parties in forming the United Hardware Supply Company, operating stores at Erie, Penna., Titusville, Penna. and Oil City, Penna., but while operating as a unit of the above named company, the local store continued to be known as Seep Bros. This arrangement proved very advantageous to the young enterprise, giving to it a greater increased purchasing power and in line with the policy of “Giving the best the market affords, at a price you can afford to pay” which was adopted in the beginning, the savings effected, were passed on to the customers in the way of lower prices. In the year 1911 business had increased so rapidly that more commodious quarters were needed. A suitable location was found at 27-29 Seneca street, running through to Elm street, and while this gave considerable more room, subsequent additions and alterations have been necessary, resulting in the use, at the present time, of over four times the floor space available in the old store. Many changes have taken place in the business houses of the city since Seep Brothers first opened their store, back when the city was only one-half its present size. Mr. F. E. Manley, Store Manager, came to this concern in 1903. While keeping pace with the demands of a growing city, he has ever kept alive the spirit of the policy laid down in the beginning. He has enjoyed the confidence of the people of this community, who have by their loyalty and co-operation, made possible the outstanding position this store enjoys in the merchandising field of our city today. SEEP BROTHERS THE DAY BEFORE On September 3rd, 1909, nearly sixteen years ago, a new establishment catering to men and boys of Oil City and vicinity opened wide the doors of its store occupying one floor with a display of clothing, hats, caps and furnishings—It was the Printz Company. THE DAY BEFORE-------------- The name Printz Company meant little or nothing to any person in Oil City but, today, from a one floor concern in Oil City sixteen years ago, they have grown to a three floor concern occupying their own building which is modern in every way, shape and manner. The first is given over to the men’s wearing apparel, the second floor occupied in its entirety by one of the finest Boys’ and Children’s clothing department in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The third floor shows a lug-age department, displaying fine Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases. Today, the Printz Company is represented in eight cities in three different states and are as well known in the large business centers such as New York, Chicago, Boston and many others as they are in any of the different cities where they are located. We have endeavored to maintain the high standard set by the Printz Company when they opened their first store many years ago. Sixteen years of loyalty by people of Oil City and surrounding country have made it possible for us to be what we are today. Watch us grow. THE PRINTZ CO., Inc. OIL CITY, PA. VIMKRfi' OH.CITYXGBEATEIT FUDNITURE JTOK A Store for Everybody The picture on this page is a view ot our store at 232-236 Seneca Street, Oil City, Pa. The three floors and economy basement are occupied by Veach’s, Oil City’s Great Furniture Store. We’d like to have you personally see our home. We’d like to show you through it, not with any spirit of boastfulness, but in order that you might more thoroughly understand our organ-31 Years of Good Furniture ization and activities and some of the things we are trying to do in serving you. We hope you will plan to call on us. You will be, we are sure, pleasantly surprised if it is your first visit. A cordial courtesy invariably waits you. Our Organization-Our Store George C. Murdoch and George J. Veach formed partnership in 1894 and started business under the name of Murdoch Veach. In 1903 Mr. Veach bought out Mr. Murdoch and since that time the business has been conducted under the name of George J. Veach. In 1905 Mr. Veach also bought out the furniture business of Chris Paul. In 1912 George J. Veach moved into his newly constructed building on Seneca Street next to the City Building and in the busiest retail center of Oil City. The building is constructed in the most modern and best possible manner of concrete, brick and steel and is four stories high above the basement. At the start the store only occupied half of the first floor and the basement. Business has expanded to such an extent that now the whole basement of the building has been converted into a very fine basement store. The other half of the first floor has also been taken over into the store as have the second and third floors, making it one of the largest stores in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The building stands on a site seventy-six by one hundred eighty-two feet. The first floor is devoted to various kinds of furniture in attractively displayed groupings, the Drapery Department, the Dinnerware Department, the Carpet and Rug Department, the only exclusive Victor Shop in Oil City, and the Gift Shop. The Gift Shop has always been one of the features of the store not only in additional service which the store offers to its customers, but has proved a remarkable success. Its popularity is thoroughly established in the city and adjoining towns and it has become a leading place for shoppers who are in search of unusual gift articles. The second and third floors are entirely used for the display of living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. In the basement store will be found a complete line of the famous Garland cooking stoves and Humphrey Radiantfires, house furnishings, toys, office furniture, large stock of high grade baby carriages, the Luggage Department, and Bedding Department, which carries a complete line of the Simmons bed springs and mattresses. The street windows, seventy-six feet long, are noted for their attractiveness and charm. These displays are changed at least once a week. One window has no enclosure at the back which permits the observer from the side walk to get a pleasing view of the first floor of the store. Our work is to serve—to help our patrons—to apply ourselves to our duties with a wholesome respect for those we work for—Our Patrons. 120 ELEVEN YEARS AGO QUAKER STATE MOTOR OILS were produced by request for a group of progressive car builders who wished their customers to secure a greater service from their cars. During these eleven years QUAKER STATE MOTOR OILS have been used in every make of car without a single known failure. A record? Yes. Earned by maintaining for eleven years a continuous guaranteed uniform high quality—this oil never varies. QUAKER STATE MOTOR OILS are 100 per cent Pure Pennsylvania lubricants. They are super-refined. By this super-refining process 28 per cent of the non-viscous properties (which are of little or no value in a motor oil) are driven off. When QUAKER STATE is finished, only 2Vi gallons of QUAKER STATE MOTOR OIL are left from a whole barrel of Pennsylvania crude. QUAKER STATE MOTOR OILS are the “cream” of the pure Pennsylvania crude oil. There are over 130 distributing warehouse stocks and 9,000 dealers in the United States handling QUAKER STATE. QUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CO. OIL CITY, PA. 121 The Coming of “Turney” and Some Further Remarks One morning about 35 years ago a smallish man wearing a formidable frown and a stock of bristling pompadour hair, stepped into the middle of the perfectly enjoyable time which the High School of those days had been having for a number of years. The school took its mind off its diversions long enough to size up this potent. One, more foolhardy than the rest, essayed, after a moment, to continue the regular carefree program. At that instant a new era began in the Oil City High School, and the writer of these lines had a hand in ushering it in. He was the foolhardy one and he then and there acquired the distinction of being the first man to be fired from a class by that redoubtable “Turney,” who was destined through so many years to do for generations of boys what only a real teacher and fine man can do. What he did to me that morning is an interesting study in methods. He let me stew in my own juice until everybody else had left the building at noon. After the lapse of these hundred years, he came out to me. I was a fisherman in those days. He knew it somehow. We talked fish. I forgot my premonitory tinglings of the long forenoon. As we parted he remarked that he supposed I realized that I had behaved like a small boy that morning. I allowed I did. And very shortly I was taking lessons in Turney’s backyard in casting a fly with an 8 ounce rod, a book under my arm to keep my elbow down. A simple story. We had a greater man among us for many years than we knew. He gave Oil City much more than ne received. That, Great Scott, is thirty-five years ago. And it must have been eight years before that, that my mother had led me by the hand to Miss Tisdale’s first grade, just as I have had the privilege of leading my own two youngsters to her some years since. And now I have revealed to anybody who can do figures in his head, how long I have been here in this good old town. If I can serve it only a tithe as effectively in my business as those two did I shall do abundantly well. J. W. BARR, Class of 1892. An insurance agency fifty years old conducted by a force of twelve people on modern principles of service. Payment of a premium to us makes you our client, entitled to our service on cost, cover and claim during the life of your policy. Across from the .Arlington, oil ctty k U22 Compliments of Petroleum Telephone Company Engravings in this book by BUREAU OF ENGRAVING CO. Minneapolis, Minn. SUPREME PENNSYLVANIA QUALITY (ARIA M PEI °IL urt lumicatwi Pennzoil s forebear the Penn American Refining Co., was organized in 1886 by Samuel Justice, Henry Suhr and Louis Walz. In 1894 Messers. Suhr and Walz organ-.zed the Germania Refining Company and purchased the lubricating oil plant of the VaHey °n Works. The direct forerunner of the Pennzoil Company was the Oil City Oil Grease Company, organized in 1911 by Charles L. Suhr, R. H. Browne and D. J. Cavanaugh. The name Pennzoil was adopted in January, 1922. Beside Division Headquarters in Oil City, Buffalo and Los Angeles, the Pennzoil Company has distributing connections reaching practically from coast to coast. For thirty-nine years, Pennzoil has preached Pennsylvania and Safe Lubrication. THE PENNZOIL COMPANY OIL CITY, PA. Permit No. 2 “THE BITTER END” No, No—Don’t get us wrong. ELLA-----DID NOT GET “BIT.” But ’tis a bitter thought that “school days” are at an “end” for the Class of ’25. But not the end of the days that “Ella” can bring her “fellas” for a “Bitter Sweet” Sundae or Soda or lunch to CREED’S Where “Ella” and her “Fella” are appreciated. 125 Oil City Woodworking Manufacturing Co. Incorporated April 9, 1902 with capital stock of $10,000.00, the original officers being: H. H. Hazeltine, President J. T. Hadley, Vice President J. M. Hadley, Secretary J. L. Hadley, Treasurer Frank R. Morse, Manager. At this time they purchased the planing mill business of Haseltine Morse, located on Dun-comb St. and Penn. R. R. The business was continued at this location until August, 1908 when the Duncomb St. property was sold to the Oil City Trust Co. and a larger and more modern plant was built at Reno, Pa. The company operated a specialty millwork plant as well as a wholesale and retail yard at Reno until May, 1915 when they bought out the United Lumber Coal Co. interests in the present site. RELIEF STREET PHONE 17 PRESENT OFFICERS John Reid ............President Wade Redding .....Vice President C. C. Butler .......Secy-Treas. F. J. Van Hook..........Manager SMART FOOTWEAR AT MODERATE PRICES IN THE FOLLOWING WELL KNOWN BRANDS QUEEN QUALITY SELBY SHOE CO. DUNN-McCARTHY SHOES (For Young Ladies) EOSTONIAN FLORSHEIM NUNN-BUSH SHOES (For Young Fellows) FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR TRY BROWNELL’S BROWNELL SHOE CO. 211 Center St. Oil City, Pa. Our advertisers are successful merchants and business men and have contributed largely to the success of the “OIL CAN.” We hope you will patronize them as they did us and mention the “OIL CAN” when doing so. 127