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

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1928 volume:

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' w- ik? zs 4 m ffia g t TSu. j'-' : ''wCL . r ’v. - Foreword v smsF THE AIM AND PURPOSE of every Year Book is to bring together a complete and accurate record of the happenings which have been of vital importance to the graduating students. Without such a reminder friends, good times, and accomplishments would soon be forgotten and in their place only a hazy remembrance would be left. In view of this fact, we, the annual staff of 1928, have spent countless hours on the highly gratifying but difficult task of making this year book what it is and should be to every reader. We hope that our task has been well done and that the gap between the present and the future will be bridged until time itself shall have erased these marks. Dedication What the future holds for us no one knows. Inasmuch as we have been carefully trained by our teachers for this unknown, we think it fitting to dedicate this sixth volume of the Oil Can to their overseer, R. A. BAUM, Superintendent of Schools. 4 STAFF OF OIL CAN KB88� ’ Editor-in-Chief Howard Wagner Associate Editor - Louis Walz ( Jean Esther Reid Literary Editors Geraldine Campbell (. Anderson Ramsey Art Editors Thoburn Banks, Ruth Lynam Athletic Editors Walter McLain, Ruth Irwin Joke Editors John Wren, Dorothy Fink Business Manager Allen Foreman Assistant Business Manager John Griffith 5 f Faculty 7 ©Elk CAM. PROFESSOR R. C. THOMPSON PRINCIPAL OF THE OIL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL j ■ HOTS • rK Maude Love. Henrietta Leyda. Anna Thomas. Florence Stevens. ii am Everett Ralston. Edith Pinney. Fleming Smith. Lucille Jenner. Jean Mackenzie. Auda Hughes. Clara Corns f 2 Officers °f the Class of 1928 Jk. 'VU l ALLEN FOREMAN (Al) ci President 4, All Committees: Football 3-4, Varsity 4; Track ’25-’26; Jr. Prom Committee; Secretary Hi-Y; DMin R‘ M r of 0il Can; Class Basket Ball; Boys Board of Control. Al is undoubtedly the busiest man in High School, as is °VC , . y numerous offices he has held. He is behind vcryt ing for the best interest and his support means much o a o us. We all recogni e our President as the best ever, o go deeper into the subject would necessitate unlimited space so excuse our brevity. i-t-x-x fce-President 4; Literary Editor of Oil Can; Jr. Play; Senior Play Committee; Sr. Play; Jr. Prom Committee; Annual Committee; Picnic Committee; Color Committee ; Basketball 3; Cap and Gown Committee. Again wc are limited for space when it comes to say all that we should about Jean Esther. She has always played a major part in every class activity. Besides being an indis-pcnsible member of the staff, she has shown great ability in helping our President steer the class over the high spots of our very successful year. Jean Father has also resisted that great temptation of bobbing her hair which is so popular the present time. —t—t-i ROY SCHORMAN (Kippy) Football Varsity 3; Class Basket Ball; Boys Board of Control; Chairman Jr. Prom. Committee; Sr. Dance Committee Jr. Play; Class Treasurer 4; Banquet Committee. Short, big. fat and tall. Stout, slim, flat and small. The Duke of Coin. The future Secretary of the U. S. Treasury. The famous and victorious manager of the memorable Prom and faithful guardian of our superfluous funds. Don't worry. Kippy stil! retains the title of S. S. S. (Sure-Shot Schorman). J-H-t £ HELEN CAREY Ah. Class Secretary 3-4; Class Historian. ha! Here we have our prettv popular enough to hold her office for rCLary w ° was years. The report is also out that sh k , anc r Boys’ Take a look at this picture and no ste®dy as yet. ring finger fir.t, '“nd « «« ■ «° he. 12 ■ hots • YTrrrrrrrrrrrrrt KENNETH AKINS (Ken) Whenever we see a lad ungraciously breaking the prescribed speed limits in the halls or elsewhere, we know that it is Ken. Anyhow Ken is a hard worker and possibly someday he will follow in his father’s footsteps and be one of our cities’ worthy firemen. x-x-x—x KATHRYN AMON (Kate) Senior Play. Although Kate has red hair maybe her temper is not so bad. She is going to be a nurse and with her flirty eyes may catch a doctor. Kate is further proof that all red (?) headed girls are good looking. x-x-x-x DONALD ANDERSON (Don) Don’t be suspicious folks. That sleepy look of Don’s doesn’t come from staying out late at night—he carries Derricks. Don was slow in action and had to change his tactics in order to avoid detention hall, but did he avoid it? x-x-x-x MARJORIE ANDERSON (Margie) Junior Play; Senior Play; Ring and Pin Committee; Color Committee. Peppiest, gayest, superlative of everything imaginable. Admired and liked by all. Margie as one of the leading ladies in the Senior Play was largely responsible for the success of the Play. Maybe this success can be attributed to previous experience in romance. x-x-x-x DONALD AULT (Don) Senior Play; Class Basket Ball. The Patent Leather Kid. Of course we don’t mean to insinuate that he spends all his time combing down his hair, but wc have yet to see one hair out of place. Don is always looking for something to do in his slow motion manner. However wc admire his pluck and predict that someday Don will be a great manufacturer of hair oil. oudssm ‘3 vinviiinv! jUuU 3 W ' TYTrrrrrrrrrrrrri WALTER BAILEY Although Ike left our worn-off marble halls at mid-term we can still hear his muffled voice echoing in P. D. class. He was very quiet, yet we know that noise is not a sign of activity. He is a one-girl-man, and falls hard when he falls. x—t—t—x MARGARET BALSIGER Senior Play. (Peg) How many times in crossing Spring Street have we gazed up and down and elsewhere in grave fear of her speeding Chrysler Roadster. Obliging is a term that always fits Peg. When there is excessive giggling in S. H.t you see Peg and her side-kick Betty. THOBURN BANKS Annual Committee; Art Editor Oil Can. The term we” might well be applied to Tob and his pen. He is never seen with an idle hand and has been a true help in the success of the Oil Can. Besides being a master of art, Tob is one of those exceptional and rare students who pull down A-I grades. 14 EDWARD BARRETT Cap and Gown Committee. Curly headed, congenial, always looking for something to do. He has the good fortune or bad fortune of having a terrible line. How the girls do admire this curly haired boy who even surpasses those wonderful sheiks from Rouseville. Don. here’s a future hair oil customer. PAUL BAUMANN We are assured of Paul's desires to be classed with the brilliant, because he joined Miss Love’s fifth period English Class. Paul is a good Senior and we don’t blame him. THEODORE BAUMBACH Here we have a grand old fiddler. His earnest desire seems to be to avoid attention, and except when he is seen playing his violin is usually in the background. Don’t rush, girls; he has a steady. l-t-x—t ANNA BENSON Senior Play. Another shining star among the multitude of beautiful damsels in the Class of ’28. One would think from her appearance in the halls that Anna hadn’t a care in the world; however, she is noticed without effort on her part. x-t—t—t VICTORIA BERRY Yes. she sure is the berries. You would think so too if you saw Victoria's dimples and those rosy cheeks. We slill have a few left in our class that don’t bother the rouge box. x-x-x-x HILDA BICKEL Silence is deep as eternity. Her personality speaks alone. In thinking of Hilda don’t confuse her with that famous personage of Ray (Red Grange) Bickle, the greatest (?) orator (?) of the day. We are glad that you are one of us. Hilda. x—x—x—x MARY BLACK Mary had a little lamb, the saying is. but that doesn't apply to this Mary; instead, she has a boy friend who follows her around. However. Mary doesn’t allow this to interfere with her studies. 15 WILLIAM BORLAND (Diz) Class President 3 ; Basket Ball 3-4 ; Varsity 4; Football 3-4; Varsity 4; Baseball Varsity 3-4; Captain 4; Senior Dance Committee; Senior Play; Junior Play; Vice-President Hi-Y ’27; Banquet Committee. Diz was our leader in our Jr. year. He has proved himself one of our classes outstanding athletes by making an all sectional center berth in basketball. Besides being quite popular among the ranks of the fairer sex. he has made an incrasable mark on the school roll of honor by being an excellent student and we look for Diz to make a big mark in the future. We're all with him. x-t-x-x MILTON BRADLEY (Milt) We don’t know much about Milt but what is known is interesting. Well Milt, we can’t blame you for your tactics in that line, but don’t rob the cradle. However, Milt has other interests and we know he will meet success in the future. t—t—t—x MARGARET BRAKEMAN Banquet Committee. Margaret is a consistent, hard worker and always willing to help those who are in trouble with their lessons. After all. we come to school to study and Margaret believes in that too. x-x-x-x HOWARD BROMLEY (Howdy) Lo and behold. Countless are the times when we have gasped and stared in awe at the inexplicable, indefinable, and fantastic tangos (7) which Howard has demonstrated at our frequent Senior Dances. We think he spends his spare time in practicing with his girl. MILDRED BUNNELL A little girl with a little voice, but a big heart. We’ll just mark her O. K. Silence is golden and so is Mildred’s hair. And you ought to see her boy friend. x-x-x-x CHRISTIAN CALDWELL (Chris) The boy who believes in “Work for the night is coming.” Keep it up Chris for success comes with effort. Chris showed great insight in choosing the O. C. H. S. as a medium of furthering his education. x-x-x-x GERALDINE CAMPBELL (Jerry) Annual Committee; Literary Editor of Oil Can. Jerry, the sweet little girl with the dimples and pretty smile, and we're not the only one's who think so. Ask Art. he knows. And when it comes to accomplishing tasks for the Class. Jerry’s right there with the goods. If there is any doubt in your mind as to her ability, read the Oil Can or apply at Oil City’s largest bank for references. CATHERINE CARTWRIGHT (Katie) Senior Play Committee; Senior Play. The answer to many a boy's prayer. Judge for yourself. Our class is well blessed with red haired people and among them is Katie. She is quite a noisy girl and certainly keeps Goodie” in a whirl. x-x-x-x EUGENE CAVANAUGH (Gene) Senior Play; Chairman of Ring and Pin Committee; Boys Board of Control. A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” He sure is some good looker, too. Old clothes day recalls to our foggy memory the scene of Gene in his swallow tailed coat discoursing on the subject of ‘ Rin Ping. Tk IlaaA. V fo: BOYD CARLL Boyd hails from Dempsey town, the great metropolis of serious-minded and powerful he-men. He is the only emigrant from that city of note. The most that we know of Boyd is that he is a very earnest chap who minds his own business and is a good fellow at all times. x-x-x-x 1 7 BESSIE COHEN From hearsay we understand that Bess is a fine dancer. Maybe she will follow this profession and her name will be flashed across Broadway, or maybe she’ll decide to dance with Bernie the remainder of her life. CLAIRE CRAMTON A Miss hailing from Indianapolis. The land where men are men and women are governors. Maybe someday Claire will be a governor too. A jolly lass, she’ll ever be. trouble never bothering her. EDNA CROWNOBLE (Eddie) Picnic Committee. F.ddie and Betty are both very small girls, but Eddie is very quiet and wise. We hope she will grow taller sooner if not later. She will yet win the noble crown. t-x-x-t MARGARET CUBBISON When it comes to accounting. Margaret is right there with the goods. Her airs and her manners arc admired by all. We hope some day she will get a position as accountant with a large company. x-x-x-x JOHN CUBBON 11 is hard to form a mental picture of John not on crutches. Moreover never judge a man by the place he comes from. But John has other friends besides his crutches. Thinking of John’s Ford, we often wonder how he arrives at the O. C. H. S. on time. 8 O.M. AUDREY CULP Virtue and genuine graces speak what no other words can utter. Audrey certainly is a very nice girl and we have our suspicions that somebody else thinks so too. x-x-x-x MARGARET CUMMING (Peg) Cast of Pepita. Peg is that Spanish type of girl with black hair and eyes. Who couldn’t remember her as Pepita? Here is a decisive argument opposed to the statement Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” This is a case where brains and beauty go together. x-x-x-x RUSSELL DAUM Vice-President of Parlimentary Law Club A studious boy and his marks indicate that he gets what he goes after. We expect him to rank with Muzzey,” for one of his favorite studies is history. Russell is one of the most frequent consultcrs of the little used reference books in the library. x-x-x-x FRED DAVIES Fat has a distinctive personality, and a delightful way about him. Above all he is a good mixer and has won many friends during his High School course. Fat is also a great friend of our well known scientists. Messieurs Mitchell and Ralston. x-x-x- MARLEA DAVIES We don’t need to tell you that this is Fred’s sister. Of-course, see the dimples. Her virtues are many, her faults are few. Marlea is also one of Miss Cribbs’ exceptional students. (Fat) LUCILLE DEAROLPH (Bobbie) This modern Bobbie is one who has collected one of those highly desirable, though somewhat uncommon pets, a steady.” At least we think he is steady. Bobbie also has one of those rare good looking boyish bobs. x—x—x—x CHARLES DILLEMUTH (Chuck) Senior Nominating Committee; Baseball Varsity 3-4. Miss Love and Chuck get along very well; but why not? He usually says something worth while. Anyway we are counting on him as another Milton. Chuck has proved his ability as a hard worker by making his letter on the Varsity Nine. x-x—x-x DOROTHEA DILLEMUTH Her last name begins with ' Dill” but that doesn’t say she is sour. In fact she has a very sweet personality and is a fine student. The old saying that still water runs deep certainly applies to Dorothea. x—x—x ELIZABETH DOLBY (Betty) Senior Play. She’s quiet almost all the while. But giggles just to be in style. We always see her in a little Chrysler With hei old (?) pal. Peg Balsiger. MILLIE DRAKE Did Millie make the class laugh when she didn't have her paper ready? I’ll say she did and more-so. when she told Mr. Smith it fell in the soup at supper. Millie is always making the class laugh, but better laugh than cry. 20 ALICE DUN LANY This little lady’s least worry is her conduct mark; however. variety is the spice of life, and why worry when you can get along without it? Alice is another girl with a good looking boyish bob. CATHERINE EDWARDS (Katie) As merry as the day is long. Here’s a jolly girl with a hearty Sure. I’ll do it.’’ Just the type of a girl we all like to know. Katie disappointed Maude Love by giving up her position as clerk for a better job at Moore’s. t-x-t—t MARY EGBERT (Polly) Annual Committee; Senior Play; Class Prophetess. Polly is some actress so to speak. And now great fame we hope she’ll seek. Whoever said. Gentlemen prefer Blondes. was certainly right. If in doubt, consult an eye specialist. EVELYN ENOS (Evie) Senior Play; Cap and Gown Committee. Behold! One of the inseparables. Goodness only knows how she will ever get along without Gladys, we don’t. Evie is one of those fair damsels from Oil City’s most notorious suburb, and another one of the famous Enos family. t-t-t—x DOROTHY FINK (Dot) Joke Editor of Oil Can; Senior Nominating Committee ; Cast of Pepita. Oh! She can sing the savageness out of a bear. Dot is one of our warblers and she certainly can sing. Besides this she is John Wren’s partner—No not that—We mean as Joke Editor of the Oil Can. W -4 -4 ■4 4 - ■ - - - 4 ■ 1 -PyYYYYV 7T ?3 BLANCHE FINNEFROCK (Punch) The Seniors have discovered that Punch is always ready to boost any undertaking and her host of friends will vouch for her ability as a stenographer. We think she got her name from the way she industriously punches her typewriter. x-t-x-x LUCY FRAK For the boys who are looking for the happy medium between the old fashioned girl and the modern flapper, we recommend Lucy. This is another reason why the minds of many of the brave (?) lads of O. C. H. S. are unable to concentrate upon their lessons. x—x—x—x WILLIAM FRIEDMAN (Bill) The teachers all agree that Bill is a nuisance; but in spite of this, his good nature belies his red hair, and he has many friends. Bill can be found any time of the day at Vengold's on Spring Street. LER (Bill) WILLIAM FULLER For some time Bill gave us the impression of a serious minded young chap, but recently we discovered that he is just as anxious for a good time as any of us. One of Bill’s inseparable companions is his old Italian Briar. x-x-x-x DONALD GALBREATH (Don) Senior Play. Don is one of Rouseville’s wonders, as he is known in all the nooks and corners of the High School for his laugh and gentle good nature. Don is a good example of the night before the morning after. 22 MAXINE GOLDTHWAITE Maxine's chief interests lie in her studies. She is one of the few girls who are fortunate enough to be exempt from their exams. Whatever her future is. we know luck will follow. x-x-x-t CARL GOODMAN (Bud) Senior Play. Here we find a quiet, unassuming man with an unlimited amount of industry and ability. He has taken seriously the advice given by Katie: Go early, stay late, sit close.” x-x-x-x HAROLD GOODWILL (Herb) Basket Ball 2-3; Varsity 2-3; Baseball Varsity 3; Football 3. It is rumored that of all the classes in the High School the Freshman Class is Herb’s favorite. We are sure he will make his mark for he quickly makes friends and is able to hold them. x-x-x—x HAZEL GOTHAM (Venus) If she will, she will: you can depend on’t. If she won’t, she won’t: there’s an end on’t. Hazel is one of a gang that is always together. If you see one you can bet your collar button that the others are not far off. 'jiX EMERSON GREEN (Greenie) How well we remember that brown coat of tan Greenie brought back with him from his trip down South. Greenie is a south side scholastic hero (?) who makes his home between the School and Norton’s. Oh. yes. he has a girl. WILLMA GREEN JOHN GRIFFITH JOSEPH GUYDA Willma s motto is Never let study interfere with pleasure but this denies the truth of her grades. To many she may seem a bit reserved, but her ready wit furnishes entertainment for those who know her,well. jj f j t-x-t- 3L (Johnny) Boys Board of Control; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Committee; Sr. Play; Assistant Football Manager 3; Football Manager 4; Assistant Business Manager of Oil Can; Picnic Committee. Johnny didn’t take a correspondence course in How to be the life of every party. but he is It anyway. He’s got that personality and optimism to bring you up to earth and smile. i-t-t--t (Joe) Here is one that would fool you. He is bashful, but when he becomes your friend, you find none better. We admit that Joe is quite stubborn, but. however, not with the girls. JOHN HACKETT John has always been conspicuous by his absence and to him we award the medal for missing school. His clever and pleasing wit is a necessary and expected element in the class- t—x JAMES HADLEY (Jim) Football 3-4; Varsity 3-4; Basket Ball 3; Jr. Dance Committee; Jr. Picnic Committee; Sr. Dance Committee; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. The sheik of Siverly and how he does sheik. We think that Jim has given every girl in Siverly a fling, and speaking of lines, you’ve missed something if you haven’t heard Jim’s. Carefree is the keynote of curly-headed Jim’s existence. Jim is also the skipper of the white elephant (uncovered wagon). r- L 8 IS 24 FRANCES HANNA Banquet Committee; Cap and Gown Committee. Again a class President chooses a blonde. Say fellows! There must be something in that saying after all. Thinking about Al’s future we are afraid—yea. even have grave apprehensions that this is another girl whose mind will be wasted (?) in the kitchen. In thinking of Frances we always associate cheerfulness and class spirit for these are her predominating characteristics. GERALD HARPER This brave and gallant youth came from the wilds of Kanevillc. With its numbers he fought, struggled and bled. The conflict was long and severe, but at last fortune has smiled and he is readv to leave. x-x-x-x STEPHEN HARRINGTON Senior Play; Junior Play; Assistant Stage Manager. If you want to see a busybody, just watch Steve. Possessed of musical talent, he is invaluable to the class. Remember the tent scene in the “Poor Nut.” That was the result of Steve’s efforts, and we predict that Steve will be a future stage director at Hollywood. x-x—x-x ELIZABETH HEGEDUS “Someone using big words?” That’s Betty. She is a very LOQUACIOUS person despite her small stature. Betty left us at midterm but there still lingers in our memory the sight of those beautiful blonde locks. x-x—x—x CAROLYN HENDERSON Vice-President 3; Jr. Prom. Committee; Sr. Play. The Venus de Milo. We all agree to that. Here is a merry, dancing, mischievous spirit, who has a mighty good time without having it at the expense of her lessons. She is very popular with all. ©iikicm P vw wym ESTHER HERRON Esther has always been the quiet type of girl of which there are a very few. Unless you seek her out you will never learn what a keen intellect she has and how much knowledge she possesses. t-t-t-x MARION HINKSON Banquet Committee. (Hinkey) Such a charming disposition, such an attractive personality, is it any wonder we all love her? We don't think that Marion will spend the rest of her life with the Bachelorettcs. H-M MARION HOLBROOK (Ducky) Jr. Play; Jr. Play Committee; Jr. Picnic Committee; Captain Sr. Girls Basketball Ducky with her “I’ll put a tin ear on you,’’ et cetra. has realized the joy of High School life and has made a lot of friends. Ducky i — he local R. F. D. statiojj in th 5tudy Hall. x-t—x-x ARTHUR HOLT (Art) Art is mistaken sometimes by under-classmen for a member of the faculty because of his dignified and portly bearing. From what we know of Art in P. D. class we think that he will become one of Oil City’s influential politicians (hand shaker and cigar passer). x-x-x-x HARVEY HOMER Everything comes to him who waits. But you must hustle while you wait. Harvey chose the afternoon session for some reason, wonder why? Maybe someone else can account for sleepy look. 26 SIDNEY HOOKINS (Sid) Senior Play. Sidney has the required characteristics of a good orchestra leader: pep. persistence and personality. We expect to see him leading the New York Symphony in the future. Grave apprehensions arose in our minds that we might lose Sid at mid-term, but miracles do happen, don’t they Sid? ARDELLE HORNER Basket Ball 3-4; Varsity 3-4; Captain 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Jr. Play Committee. Basket Ball and chewing gum are Ardelle's specialities. She is just a happy-go-lucky, carefree girl, the envy of many of her more serious-minded sisters. Nothing daunts her, not even the teachers. t—x—t—t NEVIN HOY (Nev) Senior Class Basket Ball. “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” The Y. M. C. A. man. Nev was a terror on the basket ball floor. Gangway fellows! Here comes Nev dribbling down the floor. t—t—t—t ARLEIGH HUFF (Charlie) ✓ President Hi-Y 4; Jr. Dance Committee; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr. Play Committee; Sr. Play; Jr. Play; Football 3-4; Varsity 3-4; Baseball Mgr; Ring and Pin Committee; Class Basket Ball; Annual Committee. • Here we have A. Huff, the one and only member of the Bachelor’s Club. If any one ever found Arlcigh at loss for an answer, it was because he didn’t hear the question. Arleigh was a valuable member of the football squad and a very popular member of the Senior Class. t—t—t—t RUTH IRWIN Sr. Play Committee; Sr. Play; Basket Ball 3; Class Basket Ball; Athletic Editor of Oil Can. From the beginning of her High School course Ruth has unselfishly devoted her time to others. Yet with her many duties she is always ready to have a good time. Ruth says she’s tired of basket ball, but we think she has something else on her mind. JANET JOBSON Jr. Dance Committee; Jr. Picnic Committee; Sr. Play; Vice-President French Club 3; President French Club 4; Secretary Library Club 4. They gazed and gazed and still their wonder grew, that one so small could carry all she knew. We can assure you that the future holds a brilliant career for Janet, especially if the victim is a certain handsome young man. t-t-t-x FRANK JOHNSON Frank is another quiet lad. who spends his evenings —we know not where. Perhaps another person could tell us. Anyhow Frank is one fellow in the class who minds his own business. Secretary of Sr. Glee Club; Pepita; Sr. Play; Picnic Committee. Rouge! We wonder what brand she uses. Many brave lads have spent countless hours in grave suppositions. That far-away look and dreamy smile seem to indicate that her heart is somewhere else and perhaps it is. Who can tell? DOROTHY KANE Junior Play; Senior Play. There is an exception to every rule, but L)orothy is not the exception to “good things come in small packages.“ She combines work with pleasure and works faithfully for the advancement of good old ’23. V .. t-t-t-t HORACE KELLY Lindbergh the second—Genius itself could not condense a really representative sketch of this young man; we doubt if the English language would prove equal to the task. Anyway, we know that he has a good education. lEIkiCAM] f Assistant Stage Manager Lloyd is a bright, sunny lad, who likes school. This we know because rain or shine he is neither tardy nor absent. Lloyd is some carpenter. He has made everything from a clothes reel to a toothpick holder. MYRON KERR Here’s one of the famous bravados, from the great metropolis of Seneca. Myron has a very broad grin, but most of the time it’s a hearty laugh. He can be quite serious and has given honest effort to class and study. HAROLD KLASE (Klasie) Football 3-4; Varsity 4; Stage Mgr. 3-4. Klasie is a familiar sight at all school activities. He is always game when anything is started, not to mention the things he starts. Klase is quite a friend of Ralston s but nevertheless we can’t account for that shiny nose this way. Oh! Klasie! How could you? t-x-t-t THOMAS KNOX A quiet, inconspicuous person of slender proportions, pursuing his studies with the utmost diligence. We don’t know what field he plans to enter, but we know he'll be successful. We admire Tom’s ambition—he hoofs it to and fro from Seneca. OLIVE KREIDLER Vice-President Be-Square Club 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. Oh! Goodness-gracious. Isn’t that beautiful. Again and again the halls echo with this poetic phrase. With her infectious laugh and a voice like hers, this lass will certainly find herself famous someday. She is little, but. oh! my! [MJklCTAE 1 T m y y v y- rr TTYT' EFFIE LEWIS Effie has a friendly manner with a friendly smile. Her thoughts, her time, and her worries are usually for others. If you ve seen Effie without her pal Cal” you’ve seen a rare sight. do, s- y- VERA LEYLAND Sr. Nominating Committee; Secretary of Girl Reserve 3-4. A good student, “Always there with the goods.” With her musical ability, we foretell a future for her in the musical world. Some day Vera may be the wife of a famous doctor. Who knows? DOROTHY LILLY 7us . Lilly is her name and a lily she is. She’s not a lily of the valley either for she lives on one of Oil City’s famous mountains Faithful, earnest and kind. We know she is true blue ar.d we like her all the more for it. t-t-t-t FLORENCE LUTTON Florence is one of those rare beings who say Mittle, but do much. Industrious and diligent. She is one of our most worthy class members. There’s a difference between students and pupils and wc are proud to say that Florence is a student and a real sport too. x-t-t-t RUTH LYNAM Art Editor of Oil Can. Ruth is another of the many talented people of our Class. Whenever one wants something well done, one can always depend on Ruth. She is always cheerful and optimistic even when her afternoons are spent in drawing for the Oil Can. Believe it or not Ruth is bashful. 30 re i ’° i ii DONALD McBRIDE Again Seneca steps into the limelight. One of these quiet persons who do a lot without letting anyone know about it. Sr. Dance Committee; Football 3-4; Varsity 3-4; Captain 4; Basket Ball 3-4; Varsity .3-4; Class Basket Ball; Sr. Play; Jr. Prom Committee; Auditing Committee; Athletic Editor of Oil Can; Banquet Committee. At the early age of six months Spike started to talk and his tendency in this direction has increased in methematical progression ever since. However Bud finds time to do other things besides loquating, for he has been a star on the gridiron and basketball floor as well as the most ficquent dater in O. C. H. S. How the girls do fall for these athletes. Varsity Basket Ball 4. Izzie, another happy-go-lucky member of our class, who same he is not entirely irresponsible. He has always been We hear that Freddie has a broadcasting station. Someday we expect to hear from W. L. B. W.—Yours truly. Freddie great burg of Rousevillc, the site of the renowned Manion Barrel Works. Perhaps Jessie could not help you if it were an algebra problem that you wanted solved; but if it's cheering up you He seems opposed to the slogan It pays to advertise.” t—t—t—t WALTER McLAIN (Spike) X-X-X-X ISADORE MAGDOVITZ has never been given credit for having worried; but just the active in the candy business, and we know he’ll be a shrewd business man. FRED MANION (Freddie) Manion -the tuneful-tale announcer. Fred comes from the x-t-x-x JESSIE MARTIN Junior Play. need, she’s just the right one to consult. She believes in the siying, Life’s is largely what you make it.” LEE MEDDOCK Sr. Play; Cap and Gown Committee. Service is his moto. then next success, his aim. And these with perseverance, bear hopes of future fame. Freshie—Remember Lee as the innocent freshie in the Poor Nut. We know he has better success getting a date in real life. x-x-x—x MARGARET MILLHIZER (Muff) Muff has brown hair, pretty brown eyes, and a pretty disposition too. In fact she is an all around good sport. Muff also belongs to a gang and it is she who helps supply plenty of entertainment. x—x—t—x IRENE MOCK (Mockie) Cap and Gown Committee. Mockie is going to Boston to become a nurse. Maybe that’s not the only reason she is going. Mockie proved to be an expert tailoress when it came to measure for the caps and gowns. x—x—x—x ANGELINE MONFRE The dare in those bright eyes must have some come-hither” challenge therein. At least willing admirers interpret it so. We wish we knew you better Angeline. for if we did. we could write more about you. x-x—x-x JANE MOORE and Pin Committee. Jane is another of our red-beg your pardon—I mean auburn haired lassies. However she never displays that ferocious temper, generally supposed to accompany—ahem— auburn locks. Again we can say Hurrah for Seneca. ’ 32 ESTHER MORSE Pepita. Esther was among those having the best reports this year. We would like to know how she can study so much. We wonder if Esther is any relation of the Morse who originated the famous Code. t-x-x-t WILLIAM MOYAR Bill is decidedly handsome, but there is a grimace around his mouth; sometimes we’re almost afraid he won’t get it straightened out. Bill wants to be a forester but we bet he will be the future dough-mixer of the East End Bakery. x-x—x-x GERALDINE MULDOON Just another Blonde. This may be the name of a popular song hit but Geraldine is the name of a very popular girl. Geraldine also has a standing order at the office for absence slips. x-x-x-x LORAINE NAUGLE One who deals in haberdashery. At the rate which Loraine seems to be progressing, we expect that he will own “The Young Men’s Shop’’ before many years depart, or at least be a partner. x-x-x-x DOROTHY NELSON Dorothy would make a good subject for anyone She is a regular girl; witty, kindly, sincere and democratic. Dorothy is sure up to snuff when it comes to arguing with Miss Cribbs. 33 - llIILfiOLE n GRACE O’CONNOR True to the Irish tradition. Grace has that invigorating characteristic—a cheerful nature. Grace is a typist of great ability and we are proud to have her in our class. x-x-x-x SAMUEL OLIVER Maybe the future typewriter magnate. When Sam entered the O. C. H. S., no member of the fairer sex could even attract his attention. What a change time does bring.— Another good man gone wrong. t- x-t-x LOUISE OSMAN Junior Dance Committee. If one good turn deserves another, then Louise holds the balance account for many good turns for a long time to come. No matter what arises, she is always the same friendly and smiling. EDWARD PAYNE (Ed) ELdward accepts all his maiks philosophically and resolves to study harder next month. From Ed’s name one might surmise that he will some day run a filling station, but from actual accounts we know that he is interested in electrical phenomena. x-x—x—x FLOYD PAYNE You guessed it—Eld’s brother. Every time we see Floyd we are reminded of Ed and versa-visa. Why look so sad Floyd? Be an optimist: you’ll meet her some day. 34 PALMER PHILLIPS (Palm) A real sheik. When he makes them fall they take a terrible tumble. Who wouldn’t fall for this handsome student of our class? His delight is to win his races for the Y swimming team. We hope that he will keep on swimming instead of changing his course. n 7? J- x-x-t—x MELVIN PIERCE Melvin, why didn’t you do something spectacular in your school days so we could write something spectacular about you? Just the same we recognize Melvin as a valuable asset to the good old class of '28. x-x-x-x RUTH PIERCE From outward appearances, we believe Ruth likes musicians. What? Why? We don’t know. Whatevei you take up in the future Ruth, you have our best wishes for success. x—x—x—x ERLA POULSON Our first glimpse of Erla told us that she was a real friend, and we were right. Everybody likes Erla because she is what she i3. What more would one want? x-x-x-x ELEANOR QUINN Senior Play. Eleanor is a girl who studies diligently—the latest styles in hats and shoes. But she will even leave the study of these engrossing subjects when there is any fun going on. 35 HOT® ■ LEONARD QUINN “Formed on the good old plan, A true and brave and downright honest man. And still they come. Beating the well-worn path between the wilderness (Siverly) and the time worn and weather-beaten O. C. H. S. t-x-t-t ANDERSON RAMSEY Literary Editor of Oil Can. (Andy) Realizing that the class of ’28 was so superior intellectually and otherwise, Andy decided to join our ranks by completing his High School career in three years. Besides accomplishing this unusual feat. Andy has given to the Oil Can a touch of his ever dresent humor. Good luck And' w. x-x-x—t DORIS REARDON They say a smile will go a long way. Watch Doris. Doris doesn’t have much to say. but what she does say counts. The longer we know her the better we like her. x-x-x-x ARTHUR REARICK Baseball Varsity 3. (Pete) Introducing the Babe Ruth of O. C. H. S. Art sure swings a wicked bat. Art is a young man of perseverance with an admirable quantity of practical common sense, clear vision and virtue. x-x-x-x THOMAS REED (Tom) Turn Turn Teedle Duiti Dum—Here comes Tommy with his little brown drum. Tom seems to regard the fair sex as a necessary evil, and any attention to them is considered utter folly. At last! At last! We find a quiet and unobtrusive Senior. )|� ■ 36 I i n c. I GERALD REESE (Jerry) Jr. Play Committee; Sr. Play; Basket Ball Varsity 4; Mgr. Basket Ball 4; Picnic Committee. Jerry sure is some actor. Remember Spike Hoyt, the high hat college boy in the Poor Nut? Jerry is not like that in real life however, as can be vouched for by his host of friends—both male and female. Jerry’s some berries (?) when it comes to Thursday’s oral topics. x-x-x-x ROSE REYNOLDS And a rose she is. One look at those rosy cheeks and we arrive at the conclusion that here is one girl who doesn’t carry a compact. Work is Rose’s bent, and as she devotes the same amount of energy to recreation as to work,_we would say hat she gets a good bit out of life. x—x—t—x ROY RHODES Senior Play; Class Basket Ball. A good looking, dark-haired boy that’s Roy. Roy sure is a good sport and a good all-around fellow. We all remember him in the Senior Play as the owner of the bookstore. From the looks of things right now. we believe that Roy is another prospective merchant. At any rate we wish him luck and we know that Roy is the kind to get what he goes after. x-x—x—x EVELYN RICHMOND President Girl Reserves 3; Jr. Play Committee; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Color Committee; Jr. Dance Committee; Jr. Picnic Committee; Treasurer French Club; President Library Club; Annual Committee. O. C. H. S. will soon have the reputation of training girls for matrimony. Evelyn has been an honor student although her thoughts have been of Ike most of the time this last year. However. Ike doesn’t have a monopoly for she is usually seen with her pal. Janet. x- x-x-x GERTRUDE RIESENMAN (Gertie) Ring and Pin Committee. How Gertie does like big men! We also know that she likes different types of cars when the same man drives them. But that doesn’t hinder her from getting fine marks in her school work. • |C( —.. Trrrf.TTf'fTnTi OlE LOUISE ROBBINS iJL Picnic Committee. Is there no end to these red haired damsels? worry about that. The more the merrier. Thinking of politics we wonder if Louise will become Postmistress of Oil City? t—t—t—x BEULAH ROBERTS Beulah hails from Pinoak, and we’ve heard that she usually hikes it. We can’t understand why she didn’t enter the crosscountry race. At least we can say that we have one girl who hasn't lost the art of walking. x-t—t-x FRANCIS ROCKWELL We hate to bring these familiar words up: “take your gum out of your mouth.’’ but without his gum Francis would not be natural. Nevertheless all this time spent in masticating cannot be in vain. He may be a future flavor tester for Wrigley Bros. a— t—P MILDRED ROGERS (Mid) Mildred’s talents are in proportion to her size and also her good looks. She possesses a natural fondness for music as well as for book-learning. O. C. H. S. will certainly miss Mid’s jovial good nature. x—x—x—x HELEN ROSS - a Annual Committee; Ring and Pin Committee. Helen is one of our pretty ones, as the picture here proves. She is a good student and full of pep. When Helen' plays the piano and a certain boy friend toots the sax, “Well,” it’s either Harmony or Agony. ■ ©Elk ACM GORDON RUSSELL (Gordie) foZuZZL vv.«l Gordie is a French student. He can stutter ”Qui and Non” to Mademoiselle McCormick as well as a real Frenchie” His delight is Monsieur Pcrichon. And oh. VJS— WC think maybe he has a girl. x-x-x-x KATHERINE RUSSELL Rouseville has certainly contributed to the ranks of 28. And how? Katherine is one of our literature stars. Who could forget her oral topics? Occasionally she enjoys a quiet laugh in class, but is neversuspected j� f any rniachi 3 THEOPHILUS RUSSELL (Theo) Ha! Here we have the roadster girl. My! If we all had a car like hers, wouldn’t it be a grand world. Pep—noise, in the study hall and everywhere, that’s Theo. BETTY RYND Pretty, snappy eyed Betty is popular with old and young. She retains her popularity with the ease of a debutante, and also manages to retain Herb with the same ease. t—x—t—x ROBERT SCHWABENBAUER (Bob) Since Bob has entered O. C. H. S. he has become a full-fledged Senior. What the future holds for him, we are not certain. He may be the owner of the depot restaurant or he may become “Mayor of Pinoak.” — YY YTYY y yTTYYYTY m 19)2.® ©UlkiCML CLARA SHAFFER If you have seen a pretty looking girl who makes you feel romantic, you have seen Clara. Those snappy brown eyes tell one at the first look that she is full of pep. and has a fine disposition. Clara is also a very fine student. KATHERINE SHARP (Katie) Katie is a wonder despite her size. She and her boy friend don t let us in on their secrets, so wc are at loss as to what to say about her except that she is «T?)e and good pa±ut£d. • , FOSTER SHEPARD Foster has pretty, curly hair, but wc bet he’s just like a lot of other boys with curly hair; that is, they don’t like it and usually wish some girl had it. But we don’t know for sure: Foster might be an exception. x-x-x-x DOROTHY SHERMAN Secretary Class Prophetess Club 3. Speaking of shining stars, you sure are Mfting the m k .hen you apply that term to Dorothy. She always has been an A-number-onc pupil and we know she will always continue to be so. We wish her all kinds of sijc ess at AJJegheny ve wisn ner all Kinds x-x-x-x IRENE SHERMAN (Sherm) No. she isn’t Dorothy’s sister. Just cousins we believe. Sherm doesn’t take life so seriously as Dorothy, but at any rate she sure believes in getting the most possible out of life and she does just that. • 1 ( '3 . 40 VIRGINIA SHOEMAKER (Ginger) Our official flapper. We guess Ginger likes the class of ‘28 better than that of '27. or maybe she liked to cause the teachers a little more trouble at taking her deportment, anyway she stayed with ‘28. t—t—t—t CECELIA SIEGALL Whew! Another bright pupil. Our class fairly radiates with brilliant people. We haven’t been informed as yet. what Cecelia intends to do: but we could say right now, she could do almost anything well. t-t—l-X HENRY SILVERMAN Football 4; Ring and Pin Committee. Heinie is a real guy. He sure is some footballer. He. alone, practically beat Cathedral High of Warren with his long and spectacular gains. His broken leg stopped him from a much happier season, but we all know that he has the needed stuff for a good football player. x-x—x—x GLADYS STEELE Senior Play. We might say that when it comes to actions. Gladys and Evelyn are facsimiles. Some years ago Gladys took up the burden of High School life, but she never allowed it to rest heavily upon her. x—t—x-t HENRY SUNDERLAND Sunny is our popular musician. When we say popular in this case, we mean it. He has traveled to many cities with Ted Williamson and his “Silver Stream Band.” in fact he left us for awhile, but he finally decided to come back and graduate with us. H 0 ry-rrfTTrrnnrrnr RICHARD TAYLOR (Dick) Sr. Nominating Committee. Well! Well! Here’s Dick, another enterprising member of our class. Dick picks out a thing he desires to do and accomplishes that thing by his ever sticking to it. We look for Dick to shove himself up the ladder and when he gets there he II stay because he will use his stick-to-it method. WAYNE TERWILLIGER The man who loves his electrons. Wayne writes a little poetry on the side, but his main idea of life is electricity. We look for him to be in the General Electric or some other large concern some day. Don’t cross the wires Wayne! x-x- 34 y.c. JOAN THOMA Joan’s name appears quite often in the paper in the Saj Run News. Mostly she takes a part in a play given by the P. T. A. Maybe she will be President of this association some time. DOROTHY THOMPSON Cap and Gown Committee. Dorothy is the steady girl who gets along with everyone. She lends a willing hand to the wheel of class activities: helping to make its revolution perfect. Here’s another girl that showed future possibilities as a tailoress while measuring for Caps and Gowns. x—x—x—x EVERETT TURNER The Butcher Boy from Rouseville. Everett sure can slice the bologna and what Everett doesn't know about cows isn’t worth mentioning. But Everett doesn’t use the cleaver all the time for he ponders over his studies enough to keep on the good side of the teachers. 42 ARTHUR UNGREN Football 3-4; Class Basket Ball; Chairman of Senior Dance Committee; Advertising Mgr. for Sr. Play. Art left us at midterm to join the great multitude of breadwinners. Nevertheless, he was with us long enough for us to find out that he is one of the best fellows we've ever met. Art led the Dance Committee to a very successful Senior Christmas Dance, and he’s been a leader in a lot of other dances (don’t blush Jerry) too. t-x-x-x HOWARD WAGNER Editor-in-Chief of Oil Can; Sr. Play; Annual Committee; Cap and Gown Committee; Auditing Committee; President of Parlimentary Law Club. Howdy is another class leader. This book is a sample of his generalship as a leader. A friend to all and a friend indeed. His help not only to his buddies, but to his teachers set an example for many shy fellows to follow. He is another excellent student and always stood at the head of his classes. Brains arc his standard. If only there were more like him. x-x-x-x LOUIS WALZ Sr. Nominating Committee; Picnic Committee; Associate Editor of Oil Can; Class Prophet. And here’s our math, shark. Louie does trigonometry as easily as we eat candy. His greatest delight is to help out in the checkroom at our dances and he sure has been a great help. We hear that Louie doesn’t care very much for the opposite x-x x-x DAISY WARHAM If this girl makes as many friends out of school as she has made in school, she will never be alone. We wish her luck. Daisy believes in the rule Silence is Golden. x-x-x-x BYRON WATSON (Biddy) Cap and Gown Committee; Class Basket Ball. Biddy is a cut-up. His sneezes are the loudest in any class. A good student and a fast basket ball man. as shown by his work with the Senior Team and the Printz Company. We were afraid for awhile that Biddy wasn’t going to grow any more, but he surprised us. CHARLOTTE WAY Our curiosity overcomes our will power. Is that fatigued look on Charlotte’s countenance caused by long hours spent in figuring out new arrangements for that cute III spit curl or something more definite. MARIE WEINGARD Jolly and friendly are words that fit Marie very well. She and Rose are very good friends and we arc sure they must have good times together; by the way. they are always laughing. t—t—t—t ELMA WHALEY “Be hopeful, sunny, cheerful, bright, What’er betides by day or night.” Elma surely is everyone of these. She may be small but she doesn’t bother the teachers at all. t—t—t—t EVA WHITLING Behold! Another blonde has entered the threshold. Eva is the last of the blondes in our class, but by no means the least. She would certainly make a perfect movie queen. l—t—t—t JOHN WREN (Johnny) Joke Editor of Oil Can; Football 2-3; Track ’26. Johnny! The greatest joke manufacturer we have; not only for the Oil Can. but in everyday life. It just comes natural for him to spring a joke. Turn to the joke section and you will see a specimen of his handicraft in this line. He is also a great backer and cheerer for all kinds of athletics and may always be seen on the sidelines shouting for all he is worth. 3ln ILobing fflemorp of ifliss glnna ®fjomas� Elieb tflap 11 tf), 192S Ccatber of Cngltsfj in tfje Oil Citp g enur d)001 atib of irReabis ML fierce TDicb August 2lst, 1927 3 ftlember of tfjc Class of 192S ib tf? ' ommittee; Banquet MARY IRENE YOUNG Singing, talking, laughing, smiling, and working jt seem impossible for one person to do all of the«u� � k-.. . c, . . . , csc tn,ngs. but Mary Irene can. She is what one might call a bu I j ETHEL ZAND Cap and Gown Com Committee. Ethel is the finished product of the High School She carries herself with a certain poise and dignitv whirh « I i • C , . c cl i , . y leu is lacking in so many of the Seniors. She helps her sister run her store and will soon be able to conduct one herself. 45 928 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF I HELEN CAREY and EVELYN RICHMOND. Historians Lives of Seniors all remind us Of the years that are no more. And departing leave behind us Memories, and thoughts of yore. Scattered thoughts, flickering memories, forgotten dreams assemble here; tarry forever; hasten not. Soon the day of days will be here, and then these halls of fame will resound no more to the measured tread of those who are destined to become the nations greatest and most famous citizens; namely, the class of ’28. But alas! It is not for us to predict the future; instead behold the past which we have so faithfully recorded. Only then will the future be self-evident. Turning back the pages of time we find ourselves on the threshold of our young lives. The impossible has been achieved; the dream of childhood has come true. Behold the proud potential freshmen on a certain day in June holding the certificates for which they had so earnestly striven for eight long and tedious years. At last! We were emancipated from the old routine of grade school. Singing “No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s angry looks;” we all hurried home to plan the spending of a strenuous vacation. Returning in the fall from a mid-summer night’s dream we settled down with a profound determination to make ourselves famous as High School students. (Do not look askance at what follows for it is not a page from Caesar). The Freshman Class, as a whole was divided into two parts, one part at the Lincoln High, the other at the South Side Junior High. Being thus divided there were few class activities during our first year. However, we had one outstanding event: the choosing of the class colors, green and white, which have stood loyally by us during four glorious years. The committee, consisting of four S. S. Freshmen and four Lincoln High Freshmen, and appointed by the principals of the two High Schools for the purpose of selecting the class colors was made up of the following members: J. E. Reid, Robert Kulp, Ruth Ramage, Duane Williams, Marjorie Anderson, Charles Perry, Olive Kreidler, Evelyn Richmond. The climax of our freshman year was a very eventful and successful picnic, which took place at Monarch Park. Still divided, we returned the next fall to continue the task of procuring a higher education. No longer “freshies” we assumed the dire responsibilities of Sophs. Although we were greatly handicapped in participating in social events, we managed to stage a successful Sophomore Dance, which proved successful in itself but disastrous as far as future dances were concerned. For shortly afterwards our worthy and respected school board announced to our distress that a ban was to be laid on all future school dances. We were squelched, flabigated, costermongerated. With our spirits so effectually dampened we attempted to tackle no further activities for the remainder of the year except a picnic held at Stoneboro Lake. Those who attended succeeded in passing off the eventful day without committing suicide or getting wet feet. All the boys and girls cut up and acted very devilish by eating dill pickles and drinking coca-colas. In the ensuing fall of ’26 as haughty and despised Juniors seeking and striving for more worlds to conquer, we were united at last in the venerable yellow brick edifice so well known to all. After an indefinite length of time of aimless and hopeless wandering and waiting, a longed-for notice was posted on the cracked and weather-beaten walls of the Study Hall. On this bulletin was the information that a Junior meeting would be held on October 27, A. D. C. (after the door closed). At this conclave the presiding officer was Bill Borland. A nominating committee was appointed and at the next meeting the following officers were elected: Bill Borland (President); Carolyn Henderson (Vice-President); Wade George (Treasurer); and Helen Carey (Secretary). Coach Brown was chosen as class advisor for our Junior year. As soon as we had become acclimated to the routine life of school, the President announced that several committees would be appointed. Accordingly he appointed Charles Perry, Bud McLain, Marian Holbrook and Evelyn Richmond on the Play Committee. Another Committee, consisting of Janet Jobson, Barbara Rogers, Arleigh Huff, and Harold Klase was also appointed at this time to take care of our Junior Dances. Immediately the Dance Committee got together and arranged for a Dance at the S. S. Junior High. This was the first dance to be given after the restrictions had been lifted, but from all reports it appears that everyone enjoyed himself to the fullest extent and according to the books it was a financial success as well as a riproaring social event. In the meantime the Play Committee had been at work on the very difficult task of selecting a play and the much more difficult one of choosing the characters to take the various parts. Very shortly after we had flunked out in our mid-term exams, the “Book of Charm” under the careful direction of Merle Lowrie Spettigue was staged on three successive nights before capacity houses. Now we come to the big event of the season. At a meeting held late in March, the Prom Committee was elected. The great honor was bestowed on Kippy Schorman (Chairman) , Carolyn Henderson, Ardelle Horner, Jean Esther Reid, Eleanor Quinn, Harold Klase, Allen Foreman, Arleigh Huff, Bud McLain, and Bill Borland. Without delay, plans were formulated for the grand annual Hop. The famous Fletcher Henderson Colored Orchestra was booked for the great occasion. Due to the good (?) judgment of the Committee, the Sugar Creek Pavilion was engaged for the evening of June 15. Talk about interior decorating: The gang certainly knew their crepe paper. According to reports from Wall Street, stock went up fifty points. The green and white certainly made quite a sight. At least they removed from our perspective, the cob-webs and the soot stained rafters of the ancient pavilion. When the Dance was about half over, a continuous banging was heard throughout the Hall. What?—Why? Oh!—No! Just the bursting of balloons which had been released from the ceiling to float serenely down to the floor where the hob-nails of the dancers demolished them. The Prom proved to be the first great successful accomplishment of the Class of ’28. (Shackle your benacles!! Hot samolians!!) We think Schorman must have impersonated King Midas that night. Believe it or not the Oil City National called out the Army and Navy to take care of our ubiquitous proceeds. Oh! no. Folks! We can’t forget the glorious field day when our eyes became dark and expressionless and our noses became covered with the blood of battle. Those in charge of the engagement were Carolyn Henderson, Ardelle Horner, Evelyn Richmond, Arliegh Huff, Harold Klase, and Schorman. But don’t blame them for the result. Fate must have its fling. We crawled off the field of battle (West End Ball Park) on the short end of the score. However, we gave the Seniors a fight for their blood. We’ll say this much—“The score was (censored) close. This was the first year after the abandonment of the annual Class tie-up on field day, but to the casual observer the chances for life were just as slim as before. We have one great objection to carrying sandbags over the line: How can a mere Junior lift a sandbag that even a Senior is unable to lift? Despite the outcome of the sandbag battle, we as Juniors carried off the honors in most of the track events. With Kippy as anchor man the tug-of-war was a cinch. Of course, we must have a Junior Picnic. Eating time is always interesting to us. This contumacious incident took place on the first day after the close of school at Canadohta Lake. The Committee appointed to manage the affair was as follows: Janet Jobson, Marion Holbrook, Evelyn Richmond, John Griffith, Donald Ault, and James Hadley. The picnicers seemed to have a liking for nautical apparatus. Every boat on the lake was captured and pressed into service for transportation purposes. We wonder why everybody left so early. Could it be that the wild and ferocious creatures of the deep frightened off our brave lads and lassies. Or did they get seasick? Who knows? Well lets not worry about that. Just so a good time was had by all, that’s all we care about. Adieu! We must omit the remembrance of the sad departure and absence from our most beloved institution of learning (?) during our summer vacation. Hurrah! Hurrah! Here we come. The greatest of all. Great in numbers and pure of heart. We carry not flowers in our hands. Look again! They are but books. We march forth in a serious state of mind, realizing the great responsibility that rests upon our slender shoulders. Do not judge us by our looks: we pass as human. At last we are Seniors. Now and forever. At first, unable to fully grasp our position in life, we left several valuable weeks slip past wondering just how and when we could start our Senior Class activities. Ranee solved the problem by appointing and calling a meeting of a nominating committee. Louis Walz, Dorothy Fink, Richard Taylor, Marjorie Anderson, Charles Dillemuth and Vera Leyland, who made up the Committee, nominated the various officers. The first meeting was presided over by our Junior President, Bill Borland. The final results of the election were: Allen Foreman (President); Jean Esther Reid, (Vice-President); Helen Carey (Secretary); and Roy Schorman (Treasurer). Shortly afterwards another Senior meeting was called. We all wandered into the Study Hall at the appointed time like lost sheep. After the noise had subsided, our newly elected President took the pedestal and gave his inaugural address. The first business to take our preoccupied attention was the election of a faculty advisor. Mr. Townsend was elected and we wish at this time to express our appreciation for both his and Miss Cribbs’ helpful supervision in guiding our Class through the strenuous and eventful year. At the same meeting the Dance Committee was formulated. One peculiarity of the election was the fact that the male sex was predominent. The quintet was made up of Bill Borland, Walter McLain, James Hadley, Roy Schorman and Art Ungren (Chairman). There were comparatively few Senior Dances, the under classmen staging the majority. But the one real dance held during Christmas vacation made up for the deficiency of all the rest. It was a whopper of a success. Again a committee knew their colors as to crepe paper. A mammoth paper bird cage, suspended from the ceiling was the only decoration that survived the mauling. Excellent music (?) was furnished by Gerald Haggerty’s Orchestra. After the excitement had cooled down a little and after an investigation of the box office and elsewhere (?) it was discovered that the Class of ’28 was richer by a large sum. However, before this Hop was pulled off, the Play Committee had been elected and had decided on a Play. We commend Ruth Irwin, Catherine Cartwright, John Griffith, Arleigh Huff, Jean Esther Reid, William Borland and Wade George for their excellent judgment in selecting the “Poor Nut” and the cast to take the parts. It was a snappy up-to-date college play and was enjoyed by packed houses for three evenings during Thanskgiving week. Oh Ye Money. Again Dame Fortune smiled upon us and left us on easy Street. We’re not a bit conceited but there are certain facts that we must admit. The Class of ’28 is the best class ever and its members are the original Go-Getters,—Doo Dabbers,—Financiers and widely celebrated Money Makers. After considerable time had been expended laboriously “counting them out”, Schorman and Foreman arrived at the foregone conclusion that they were full fledged adding machines and prospective bankers. The report was the grand and glorious total of five hundred smackers. The books of our exchequer now stood at a little over one thousand berries. We were now the thousandaires of the Oil City High School. Nero wore jewelry, so why not we? This argument definitely settled, we elcted Hazel Gotham, Arleigh Huff, Marjorie Anderson, Helen Ross, Henry Silverman, Gertrude Riesenman and Eugene Cavanaugh (Chairman) as the selectors of the official brass band and breast doceration. Great credit is due the afore-mentioned diamond and ruby inspectors. WHY? Simply because of their excellent selection of the brass knuckles and breast plates. Their judgment was perfect. The guarantee was that if the rings wore out in less than ten years, it would be safe to say they were no good. Laying aside the humorous element we know that everyone was exceedingly pleased with his ring and pin. Now our thoughts become literarily inclined. The great problem now before the Class was the production of the Oil Can, and who could be better fitted to manage the unsurpassable official document than the one and only “Howdy Wagner”. His editorship modestly refuses to be trod upon or mutilated to any further extent, but we cannot let the chance slip by. We sincerely believe, with due respect to all previous annuals, that the Oil Can of 28 is an outstanding school annual and directly reflects the Editor’s fine abi ity. And hand in hand comes the staff to whose co-operation too much credit cannot be credited. They have worked courageously and tirelessly to produce a bigger and better annual. Nine “Rahs” for the staff—Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Before our History would be complete, some mention of athletics should be given. One can see by reading the account of Athletics that the Senior Class has stood high in sport activities. Our contributions to the list of letter-men are: In Football: Huff, Klase, Borland, Hadley, McLain, Foreman, Silverman and Griffith (Manager); In Boy’s Basket ball Magdovitz, Borland, Reese (manager) and McLain; In Girl’s Basket ball, Ardelle Horner; In Baseball, Borland, Dillemuth, Goodwill, Rearick and Huff (Manager). Our athletic records are as follows: Football Won five, tied one, lost three. Boy’s Basket ball Won nine, lost ten. Girl s Basket ball Won two, lost eight. Considering the scarcity of candidates, the Football team had a pretty good showing, and the Basket ball team, composed of comparatively small statured men did well against the tough opposition. In looking at the Girls Schedule we weep. Sniff! Sniff! However, prospects look bright for the lassies of the basket for next year’s team will be practically the same as this year s. O. C. H. S. has seen its most productive year for Clubs as may be verified by the following list: Parlimentary Law Club; French Club; Library Club, (first year); Hi-Y Club; Varsity O Club (first year); Glee Club; and the Be-Square-Club. The Orchestra and the Senior Basketball Team should also be mentioned as they have drawn much comment from the public and are to be praised for their accomplishments. We would like to write about our banquet and picnic as well as those frivolous anxious days of our graduation which already seems like a haze in our scattered brains. But alack and alas! Life is cruel. It always was as such. The Oil Can must go to press before we enter upon the threshold of these last days after which we will be ill at ease as to how to pass the time. We hope for the success of our banquet under the auspices of the Committee made up of Schorman, McLain, Borland, Ethel Zand, Margaret Brakeman, Frances Hanna, and Marion Hinkson; and also of our picnic managed by Jean Esther Reid, Louis Walz, Gerald Reese, John Griffith, Louise Robbins, Edna Crownoble and Frances Jones. Judging by our present appetites, the Grocery Business is due to grow by leaps and bounds. Open the gates to the banquet and let’s eat, drink, and be merry for our future lives are leery. After that our doubtful fate is in the hands of the Hon. School Board. Then we shall step into the unknown at the beckoning of the cruel, cruel World. Let fortune smile upon our numbers. And wake us from our slumbers For tomorrow we shall try to tread The path which in our books we read. The summer of 1948 found us rushing through the air on our way from Paris to New York. Due to the crowded rush hour we were unable to obtain passage on the Silverman Trans-Atlantic Air Line. Fortunately we met Allen Foreman and his wife, formerly Frances Hanna, who offered to give us a lift in their airplane. As we were entering our plane we noted to our surprise that the pilot was none other than Joseph Cuyda. In mid-ocean, tea, which had just come from the estate of Arthur and Geraldine Ungren in Ceylon, was served by the charming waitress, Catherine Cartwright, who had divorced her first husband, Carl Goodman, and is now engaged to Thomas Reed. Thomas is now conducting a jazz orchestra in the Waldorf Hotel, New York. Having landed on top of the Schwabenbauer Aerial Building, William Fuller, the veteran elevator man, took us to the ground. There Ed vard Payne, driving an Orange Cab, picked us up. On the way up Fifth Avenue we saw Nevin Hoy, traffic cop, helping Edna Crownoble, the Angel of Broadway, across the street. Finally we arrived at the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wagner, the latter formerly Jean Esther Reid, who surprised us by eloping with Howard on the night of Commencement. As we were waiting for Jean Esther to appear we glanced at the headlines of the Rockwell Times and read the following: “Donald Galbreath breaks jail for the seventh time, stabbing the wardens, Fred Davies and Myron Kerr. Harold Klase and Milton Bradley, prominent de-dectives, are tracking him.” Jean Esther entered and after we had exchanged greetings she glanced at the paper and remarked, “Our Class of 1928 didn’t turn out as well as we expected, did it? However, I did hear that Dorothy Fink was proclaimed Pennsylvania’s greatest prima dona. She is now on a tour with her husband, Charles Dillemuth, accompanied by the noted violinist, Walter McLain. I also heard that Arleigh Huff and Carolyn Henderson were dancing the “light fantastic.” Changing the subject we related our experience in Paris of meeting the Countess de Stroy in the perfume shop of Eleanor Quinn on the Rue de la Paix. The Countess was formerly Theophilus Russell whose husband, Stephen Harrington had just purchased a title from the French Government. We continued, “We ran across Horace Kelley who is the foremost reformer of the Latin Quarter.” “Of course, you remember James Hadley? Well, James is a graduate of Frank Johnson’s Veterinary College and is now practicing in Pinoak, Pennsylvania.” “By the way, we came across Alice Dun Lany and Margaret Millhizer two of the most noted Artists in Paris.” Then we related our experience of stopping in at Gerald Harper s dressmaking establishment. When we sat down, the following mannequins, Willma Green, Bessie Cohen, Charlotte Way, Louise Robbins, Hilda Bickel and Catherine Edwards, displayed the latest gowns. Monsieur Harper explained that the salon had just been redecorated by the famous interior decorator Betty Rynd. 51 Among the purchasers was Louise Osman Schorman, wife of the multimillionaire, Roy Schorman, well known to the many chewers of Schorman reducing gum. Having left the establishment, we strolled up the street and came upon the Three Musketeers, namely, John Wren, Thoburn Banks, and Byron Watson, singing lustily ‘‘Sweet Adeline.” When we inquired from the fourth member of the trio, Arthur Rearick, we learned that the Soap-makers Convention was being held in the city. We also learned that the parade was assembling at the Place de la Concaide. After we talked for a few minutes, the parade appeared. First came the band led by Sidney Hookins playing “Soap-Suds” composed by Esther Herron. Immediately following the band came the President Eugene Cavanaugh; Vice-President Donald Anderson; Secretary Anderson Ramsey; Treasurer Foster Shepherd, all riding bicycles. Next came the float advertising Finnefrock Bathing Beauty Soap, adorned by the beautiful girls, Marjorie Anderson, Victoria Berry, Marie Weingard and Dorothy Lilly, representing mermaids. Then a float carrying a hugh pink elephant carved from soap from the Daisy Warham Soap Factory situated at Reno, Pennsylvania. On the elephant were the following beauties: Elizabeth Hegedus, Ruth Lynam, Mary Irene Young, and Jessie Martin. Following this was a touring car of delegates from Paul Baumann, Skin Beautifier, at Kane, Pennsylvania—Elma Whaley, Evelyn Richmond, Ruth Irwin, and Irene Mock. Donald McBride was the chauffeur. The float of the Foreign Soap-makers Association came next. On this were the officials of the Association, President, Donald Ault; Vice-President William Friedman; Secretary Mary Black; and Treasurer Emerson Green. Many other floats passed by but we did not recognize any of our friends. Later on Jean Esther suggested that we go to the Howard Bromley Circus at the Russell Daum Square. After our arrival we first entered the side show and whom should we see but our former classmates Kathryn Amon and Ethel Zand posing as snake charmers. At our left we noticed Christian Caldwell, sword swallower. Walking on we recognized the tatooed man as Walter Bailey. On our right was Fred Manion, the strong man. At last we came to the main attraction of the side show. Sitting on a high chair was none other than William Borland. As we entered the main show, the first thing we noticed was the clown team composed of John Hackett, John Cubbon, Lee Meddock and Floyd Payne. But who was the ring-master in the high silk hat? As he turned around we recognized to our utter astonishment John R. Griffith. As we seated ourselves the tight-rope walkers, Harvey Homer, and Grace O'Connor, came into the ring. In another ring were the lion tamers, Isadore Magdovitz and Lloyd Kern, were putting on their act. Suddenly we were interrupted by a familiar, deep voice crying out, “Peanuts, popcorn, and candy.” To our utter amazement it was Gerald Reese. The show continued with a trapeze act by Wayne Terwilliger and William Moyer. At certain intervals the noise of the brass band directed by Henry Sunderland could be heard. Anna Benson and Audrey Culp came into the center ring with their team of dogs and monkeys. Amidst all the clamor, entered the fair bareback rider, Hazel Gotham, who jumped through the hoops held by Roy Rhodes. Eva Whitling bowing and throwing kisses to the audience rushed in, perched on the head of Big Ben, her elephant. She put her elephant through its stunts with the aid of her assistant Thomas Knox. The circus closed with the Wild West Show in which we recognized Margaret Balsiger, Beulah Roberts, Lucy Frak, Maxine Goldthwaite, Claire Cramton and Olive Kreidler, as cow girls. The cowboys were Boyd Carll, 52 Harold Goodwill, Samuel Oliver, Arthur Holt, and Melvin Pierce. Afterwards we stayed for the wrestling match in which Richard Taylor and Everett Turner were the contestants. The next day Jean Esther informed us that we were invited to take a trip up the Hudson on the boat of the prominent politician, Marlea Davies, We arrived at Pier 76 and went aboard. Marlea had in the party Evelyn Enos, who was noted for her welfare work among children, Dorothy Kane, who conducted a beauty parlor in Scarsdale, Joan Thomas, who was noted throughout Long Island for her famous home made candy. Katherine Russell, wife of a magazine illustrator and Dorothy Thompson, who has been selling washing machines since her graduation from High School. After talking awhile, Marlea summoned the Captain, who was Gordon Russell, and gave him instructions to slow up as we were approaching the magnificent estate of Irene Sherman and Dorothy Nelson. We recalled the story that we heard about our former friends making a fortune selling real estate along the Hudson. After the captain left us, Marlea related a little of his private life. He married Florence Lutton, noted explorer of North Africa. Now they are the proud possessors of a pair of twins. At noon we stopped for lunch at the Helen Ross Tea Room. As we were entering, one of the hostesses stepped forward and greeted us. At first we were unable to recognize this charming, white-haired matron, but a glance at her sparkling brown eyes informed us that it was Marion Holbrook. She led us to a table in the corner which afforded us a splendid view of the Hudson. Marion beckoned to a waitress who came over and was introduced to us as our former classmate Cecelia Siegall. After she had taken our order, Marion pointed out a group of women seated at a table in the center of the room. She explained that Janet Jobson at the head of the table, had just published her fourth book of poems entitled Blue Magic. Opposite her was Virginia Shoemaker, who had astonished all Wall Street with her uncanny speculation in the stock market. On her right was Jane Moore, the most tempermental actress on the New York stage. Helen Carey, the noted musician, made up the fourth member of the party. At another table were Palmer Phillips and his wife, formerly Lucille Dearolph, discussing the famous divorce case of Doris Reardon and her husband, Kenneth Akins. While we were eating, the strains of a haunting melody came drifting through a screen of ferns and palms. Marion explained that the renowned xylophoneist, Mildred Bunnell, accompanied on the piano by Clara Shaffer, was playing. They had had numerous offers to go on a concert tour but had refused them in preference to stay and play for their former classmates. As we were leaving the tea room, the rustle of silks announced the arrival of the proprietoress. Miss Ross. In her trail were two French Counts, one carrying her poodle. We returned to the boat and while going on board, we saw for the first time the steward, Edward Barrett and his assistant Leonard Quinn. Dorothy Kane said, “Was it not a coincident to see so many of our old acquaintances?” Marlea quickly looked up and smiled, “Mother wrote in her last letter that Margaret Brakeman had been elected principal of the Innis Street School for her long and faithful service. She also wrote that Margaret Cumming is running a dry goods store on the site of the old Welker and Maxwell Store. Dorothy Thompson said, “Do you remember Mildred Rogers? She and her husband, Theodore Baumbach, the Mayor of Oil City, have celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary.” Evelyn Enos told us that on a visit to Oil City last Christmas she had admired the Gift Shop in the Mohican Hotel of which Loraine Naugle and his wife, Effie Lewis, were the proprietors. She found that the Gift Shop was run by Gertrude Riesenman, Gladys Steele, and Ardelle Horner. In this shop were some paintings by the famous landscape artist, Angeline Monfre. Her sketches of Oil Creek have made the surrounding country famous. There was also some Czechoslovakian embroidery which had been brought over by Katherine Sharp, who had recently made a trip around the world. Dorothy Thompson asked her, “Did you see Rose Reynolds, who 1 hear, is in charge of the South Side Library?” “Oh, yes,” replied Evelyn. “And did you know Elizabeth Dolby, Ruth Pierce and Erla Poulson are on the library staff?” On our way down, Marlea pointed out the buildings on our left as belonging to the select Miss Leyland School for young ladies. She understood that Frances Jones was the French teacher and that Marion Hinkson and Margaret Cubbison were on the faculty. Further down, we passed the Hudson River Sanitarium for babies, of which the famous Dr. Millie Drake is in charge. Geraldine Muldoon is the dietician on her staff and Dorothea Dillemuth is the technician. Esther Morse is the noted woman bloodless surgeon. We landed at New York about five o’clock and bid “adieu” to our kind hostess, Marlea. Jean Esther accompanied us to the railroad station. The last we saw of her she was on the platform calling “Au Revoir.” Activities SP il 55 ®EE THE SENIOR PLAY-“THE POOR NUT” On the evenings of November 25, 26 and 27, the Class of 1928 blazed the trail for other amateurs by presenting the senior play, “The Poor Nut,” under the direction of Merle Lowrie Spettigue. “The Poor Nut” is a college story with the plot revolving about John Miller, who attends Ohio State University. Despite the fact that he is an athlete of ability, Miller has acquired the name of the “Poor Nut” because of his studiousness and his shyness with his fellow students, including girls. The “Poor Nut” meets Julia Winters, a serious psychologist and state-acclaimed beauty from Wisconsin University, through Julia’s acquaintance with Marjorie Blake, an employee in the University Book-Shop, controlled by Colonel Small, in which the “Poor Nut” is also an employee. Marjorie, who sympathizes with the “Poor Nut,” becomes very much interested in him as does Julia—although Julia is engaged to “Spike” Hoyt, captain of the Wisconsin University track team. The “Poor Nut” finds himself scheduled to run last in a relay race in a track meet between Ohio State and Wisconsin Universities, and Julia tells him that if he wins the race she will marry him. The “Poor Nut” is then in a trying predicament for he has no desire to fnarry Julia, but instead is becoming fond of Marjorie. He wins the race by a decision, thus winning the track meet for Ohio State. Many touches of humor were added to this act by “Doc” Spurney, the trainer, and Coach Jackson of Ohio State. The track teams and rooters lent variety to the play. The same evening at a fraternity dance, Julia surprises the “Poor Nut’ as well as those present, by announcing that everything for her immediate marriage to the “Poor Nut” is ready, and that they will leave that evening for their honeymoon after which the “Poor Nut” will accept a position as bond salesman which she has secured for him. The Poor Nut” then comes to himself and announces with greater surprise that he does not intend to marry Julia but instead, Marjorie, and that he intends to be a professor like Professor Deming. The play ends happily with Julia and “Spike” again engaged, and John Miller no longer considered a “Poor Nut.” New characters were introduced in the persons of Betty, Reggie, and Helen while continually throughout the play many humorous touches were added by Magpie Welch, the Ohio State cheer leader, his pal “Hub” Smith, and “Norrie” Blakely, the “Freshie” pest. CAST HAVING SPEAKING PARTS CAST OF SENIOR PLAY Allen Foreman (John Miller— Poor Nut”) Polly Egbert (Julia Winters) Marjorie Anderson (Marjorie Blake) Gerald Reese ( Spike” Hoyt) Howard Wagner (Professor Deming) Roy Rhodes (Colonel Small) Arleigh Huff (“Magpie” Welch) Walter McLain ( Hub” Smith) John Griffith (Coach Jackson) Bill Borland (Wallie Pierce) John Wren (Doc Spurney) Lee Meddock (Freshie) James Hadley (Official Starter) Jean Esther Reed (Helen) Catherine Cartwright (Reggie) Carolyn Henderson (Betty) OFFICIALS Donald Ault Carl Goodman RUNNERS Sidney Hookins Isadore Magdovitz Byron Watson Eugene Cavanaugh Donald Galbreath STAGE DIRECTORS Harold Klase Raymond Bickle Janet Jobson Evelyn Richmond Olive Kreidler Ardelle Horner ROOTERS Betty Dolby Margaret Balsiger. Gladys Steele Eleanor Quinn Evelyn Enos Anna Benson Charlotte Way Dorothy Kane Kathryn Amon 58 €m THE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On February 7, 8 and 9, 1927, the Junior Class of 1928 presented the play “The Book Of Charm” under the direction of Mrs. Merle Lowrie Spettigue. The plot of the story, laid in a small town was full of humorous situations built around a love affair between Joe Pond (Wade George) and Ida May Harper, (Marion Holbrook). Ida May becomes tired of the small town and wants to go to New York to seek adventure and romance, and meet charming people, practically because Mr. Lester (Truby Forker) who had come from New York on a business deal, had talked her into it. Mrs. Wilson (Marjorie Anderson), a character with what is sometimes known as a “social gift,” gave humor to the play from the very start and worried Mrs. Harper (Jean Esther Reid) by explaining that her daughter, Pettie, had talked the very same as Ida May and Pettie had gone to New York. Joe Pond, worried, buys a “Book of Charm” from a breezy book agent, Rudolph Klein (Arleigh Huff). The fun reaches its greatest height at this point. Mr. Harper (James Hadley) is disgusted, and, had it not been for Joe and Mrs. Harper, would have speedily done away with the book agent. Influenced by the “Book of Charm,” Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, give a party for Ida May in which many humorous situations are created. The guests included Doctor Garfield (John Griffith), Mr. Paxton (Stephen Harrington), Mrs. Paxton (Ardelle Horner), Miss Mildred (Jessie Martin), Babe (Dorothy Kane), Violet (Evelyn Richmond), and Claude (William Borland). The last act, of course, turns out as usual—happily as Ida May stays at home. 59 During the year 1927, Oil City had the privilege of enjoying the fine operetta Pepita given by the Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Mitchell. This year the Glee Club under the leadership of Mr. Barnes, is planning the production of the opera “Martha.” The Oil Can shall have gone to press before the giving of the opera, but judging from the success of last year’s operetta and the commendable ability of Mr. Barnes, we are certain of its immediate and abounding success. Now, casting aside the classical side of the Glee makers we will revert to facts. We have particularly distinct memories of certain enthralling and melodious (?) sounds escaping from the thin walls of our famous weatherboard enclosure, otherwise the portable building, and penetrating the sooty atmosphere outside and the windows of the O. C. H. S. As this is a fact we will let it speak for itself. Without joking, we are proud to say that the Club has produced many talented singers among the girls and we only hope that more co-operation on the part of the boys will be had in the future. THE GLEE CLUB THE HI -Y CLUB «E®EP' Three cheers for the Hi-Y. Through all kinds of weather. We’ve all stuck together. “Meatloaf” This is the password and most favored (flavored) dish of this lively group of fellows who are interested in school activities and believe in the triangle of life:—“Clean Living Clean Thinking Clean Speech.” As a result of the two session plan in High School, the Club is forced to meet in the evenings instead of at noon. Of course this makes it harder for large attendances but nevertheless a good sized crowd of fellows come every Tuesday evening at six o’clock and enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. After partaking of conspicuously large rations of the aforesaid meat and mashed potatoes plus other necessary accessories, they listen and enjoy (?) interesting speeches by learned men who are interested in young people s affairs. Sometimes at the request of such notorious personages as Kippy Schorman, Red Grange Bickle, or Sir Walrus Klase, there is a change of menu, and sometimes there are business (?) meetings. OFFICERS President Arleigh Huff Secretary and Treasurer Allen Foreman 61 THE PARLIAMENTARY LAW CLUB Observing the ignorance of Parliamentary procedure shown by the various Classes in conducting their meetings. Miss Cribbs conceived the idea of creating a Law Club in order to promote fami’iarity with Parliamentary Law. Accordingly a club was established and it proved so successful that it was inaugurated again this year. Prior to the organization of the Club, several weeks were spent in P. D. Class learning the essential facts necessary for the proper conductance of a meeting. After this it seemed perfectly natural to form a club in order to keep the idea fresh in mind. Different kinds of motions were brought up at the meetings and carried through the whole procedure. In this way the person in charge was taught through experience how to deal with new and unlooked-for conditions which arise in the course of a meeting. That this practice afforded by the Club was appreciated, there is no doubt and we wish to thank Miss Cribbs for the time which she devoted to the club. OFFICERS President.................................. Howard Wagner Vice-President................................. Russell Daum Secretary and Treasurer Anna Benson 62 ffiWLf JiCAM-fe THE FRENCH CLUB The French Circle of the Senior High School is now about to complete its second year of activity since its organization last year. This year the club was under the direction of our two French instructors. Miss McCormick and Miss Eddy, to whom we owe many thanks for the care and trouble they have taken to make the study of French easier and more enjoyable for us. At the bi-monthly meetings of the club throughout both semesters, short French plays which were both instructive and entertaining were presented frequently by various members of the club. Another feature of the meetings, which added much to their success, were the French games which were often played. Besides the games and plays, many French songs were learned and sung. At one of the meetings a delightful talk was given by Madam Susky, who had lived in France until after the war. All these activities in the Club help promote its aim of making the study of the French language of greater interest and enjoyment to its members. We are sure that all the members of the Club have benefited by their membership. OFFICERS President .............................. Janet Jobson Vice-President Walter Jacobs Secretary ................................. Harry Howe Treasurer Evelyn Richmond -1 63 THE VARSITY O ASSOCIATION The Varsity “O” Association is an organization for both students and alumni, who have been awarded letters in athletic competition in the Oil City High School. The Association made its first appearance as an authorized Club soon after mid-term in 1928. Due to an apparent drop of interest on the part of the students in High School athletics of any sort, it was considered an excellent idea by the lettermen in High School, and those lettermen residing in the city to form a “Varsity “O” Club.” The sole purpose and aim of the club is to encourage and stimulate interest in the High School Athletics among the students. We sincerely hope that the Association succeeds in its cause. OFFICERS President... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Ralston Harman Cyril King Melvin Woodside THE BE SQUARE CLUB ‘ SS5S' The Be-Square-Club is made up of the girls in the Senior Class who belong to the Girl Reserves. Such a lively crowd of girls naturally engages in various activities during the year, such as parties, dinners, hikes, etc., in addition to our regular monthly meetings. However, our play is coupled with work: mainly service work. Best of all there is always a feeling of companionship and good will. With minor changes, we can apply this quotation to our Club—It’s always fair weather when happy girls get together. It is interesting to note that when first organized, the Be-Square Club was the youngest group of Girl Reserves in Oil City. Nevertheless the Club flourished; a fact which only goes to show that we were not too young for such an undertaking. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Mary Morgan Olive Kreidler Vera Leyland Eleanor Quinn 65 OIL CITY HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA We are certainly proud of our orchestra in O. C. I I. S. Just read their past accomplishments and you will agree with us. Last year they won the championship in a contest held at Conneaut Lake over the High Schools of their class in N. W. Pennsylvania. Two days later they copped first prize from eight other High Schools of this section. In the past year they have given two concerts, played for the Senior and Junior plays, and have been broadcasting every Tuesday and Friday over the radio. Cornet—Seymore Brown, Ernestine Collins, Jack Hershelman, Albert Lyford. Trombone—Walter James, Hubert James. Eugene Stanton, Edwin Talley. Flute Emmett McCormick. Max Rairaigh. Louise Robbins, Lois Turner. Ardelle Hookins. Cello Helen Manion. Angelo Ruby. Oboe—Charles Klock. Drums —Roy Schorman, Thomas Reed. Violin— Kenneth Barns. Russell Bailey, Jerome Cunningham, Russell Carll, Chas. Durnell. Kathleen Dowlan, Robert Dunn, Josephine First, Darum Gotham. James Hovis, Sidney Hookins. George Keller, Evelyn Monte. DeWayne Manross, Jack Pierce, Jaye Monte, Donald Reed, Billy Ryan. Ralph Rosenthal, Virginia Schantz, Glen Shreffler, Frances Weaver. James Wallace, Jack Hadley, Mitchell Hookins, Oscar Slesnick, John Andres. Andrew Steffee. Roy Loveless, Bernard Curren, Ruth Mulvey, Angeline Monfre, Thoedore Baumbach. Horn—Philip Olmes. William White. Viola—Myra Brakeman. Clarinet—Rosario Congemi, Tony Carone, Donald James. Christopher Russell, Harry Wensel, Brazil Zaccaria, Sam McMullen, Henry Sunderland. Bass — Eugene Hagan, John Wieser. Trumpet—Ronald Bankson, Reed Sharp, Dallas Elwinger. Alto Sax.—Seyford Banks, William Nelson. Saxaphone—Marion Holbrook, Floyd Wilson. Felix Rosenthal. Baritone Sax.—Edgar Wensel. Piano—Beatrice Krug, Helen Jane Owen. Accordian Emerson Pressey. 66 Literary is for Crownoble. A brilliant lass, Although she’s in love. She’s still with this class. is for Dearolph A charming Miss. Only one student She’d ever kiss. H is for Hackett. Whose hair is red. But when it comes to devilment. He never plays dead. is for Irwin Whose personality is sweet. If you don’t know her. She’s one you should meet. is for Jones. She’s not a Smith or a Brown, If she’d step out. She’d be queen of the town. K is for Klase. A varsity guard. And when he hits them He hits them hard. is for Edwards Who on pleasure was bent, It ended at Erie When without license she went. is for Lynam, An artist sweet, Her ability with Art Is hard to beat. is for Friedman. Far from an ape. He’d give you his shoes For two ninety-eight. M is for McLain, An athlete great. But when it comes to classes, He is always late. is for Green. A basket ball sub. But when it comes to men. She’s certainly no dub. N is for Naugle Our admired Loraine, When admitted to the Bar We’re sure of his fame. 68 THE ALPHABET O is for O’Connor, A speedy little Miss, It’s of dictation we’re speaking Now don’t mistake this. P is for Payne Brothers. Of radio fame. But those who know them say, “Don’t judge them by name.” Q is for Quinn. With a charming smile. Who is willing to laugh. All the while. R is for Reid, An industrious lass. Who has spent many spare moments For the success of this class. S is for Schorman, A weighty lad. But when it came to joking He was the best we had. T is for Thompson Who always had her lessons in advance, Although she’s industrious She’s no relation to Ranee. U is for Ungren, Who is surely in love. He thinks that Jerry Is an angel from above. V is for something We can’t tell you what. When we try to use our heads, we find They’re like real estate, just vacant lots. W is for Wagner, A silent boy. To possess such a personality Is really a joy. X is for the absent About whom we do not know. There is no question about it, He surely is exceedingly low. Y is for Young. A prima donna fair. Such a voice as hers. Is an advantage rare. Z is for Zand, With a guitar she has it. Although she strings them, We’re not stringing a bit. Can You Remember t McLain ever being on time? Schorman not with Wren? Huff with his hair combed? When Bud Goodman wasn’t driving towards Siverly? When Forker entered High School? When Borland wasn’t looking for a date? When Dean Conrad wouldn’t play basket ball? How the tardy list diminished after “Detention Hall” was resumed? When Wade George wouldn’t say “Oh! Man?” When Irene Mock wasn't ready to whisper? When Dorothy Fink wouldn’t say, “I should said so?” When Art Ungren wasn’t going out to Pinoak? Ever seeing Francis Rockwell not chewing gum? Henry Sunderland not yawning? Betty Rynd the day she got tagged for parking on the curve? When Virginia Shoemaker didn’t have a date? When Horace Kelly wasn’t at the basket ball game? When Galbreath wasn’t ready to give an oral topic? Ever seeing John Hackett not getting into trouble? When Art Holt was only a slim boy? When Janet wasn’t waiting for John Griffith? When Dave Young wasn’t going to the Office? When Peg Balsiger described the game of tennis? How long John Cubbons annoyed the teachers with his crutches? How Olive Kreidler could get the class in an uproar by giggling? The Payne Bros, not being willing to talk radio? Ed. Barrett’s favorite striped sweater? Izzie Magdovitz not driving the Chevrolet? Ever hearing of Ardelle Horner having an enemy? When the gang would go “Party Calling?” 70 COMIC OR OTHERWISE The door of the Study Hall opened and in walked the well known pro-vocator of studious concentration on the part of otherwise indolent and relaxing youth. In my subconscious mind something intangible whispered that I was the object of his undesired attention. My attempt to make myself as small and inconspicious as possible amounted to less than nothing for in less time than it takes to jump up after sitting on a tack, he shouted my name and motioned for me to follow him into the Hall. Although I had suspected it. I was as surprised at being called as some were of not being called. A sense of overwhelming doom seemed to oppress me but trying to put this aside I assumed what I thought was a nonchalant air and guided my trembling feet toward the Hall. Finally I stood in his presence. What comes next, I wondered. WHAT’S YOUR FULL NAME” he demanded? Gulping down my surprise I humbly gave my name and returned to my seat vowing vengeance on Ranee for his idiosyncracy in causing such undue apprehension for so insignificant a matter. 71 DICTIONARY for 1928 Board An implement for administering corporal punishment; used by mothers and landladies. May be a shingle, a hair-brush, a fish-hash breakfast, or a stewed prune supper. Bonnets—A female head trouble, which is contracted the latter part of Lent. Cauliflower—A cabbage with a college education. Cemetery—The one place where Punies, Paupers, Porters, and Presidents are finally on the “dead level.” Chump Anyone whose opinion differs radically from yours. Dance A brisk, physical exercise, invented by St. Vitus. Debt—A big word, beginning with Owe. which grows bigger the more it is contracted. Diplomat—An international liar, with an elastic conscience and a rubber neck. Echo—The only thing that can cheat a woman out of the last word. Fault—About the only thing that is found where it does not exist. Football—A clever subterfuge for carrying on prize fights under the guise of a reputable game. Hammock -Happiness on hooks. Hay-Fever—A heart trouble caused by falling in love with a grass widow. Hug—A round about way of expressing affection. Kiss—In arithmetic—Nothing divided by two. In grammar—A noun but used as a conjunction. More common than proper, either singular or plural. Agrees with two. Lie—A poor substitute for the truth. Love—A man’s insane desire to be a woman’s meal ticket. Maiden Lady—A term applied to an old maid by those who wish to avoid hurting her feelings. Banquet—From the English words bank and wet. You can bank on its being wet. Case From the Latin; cassus, a misfortune. Hence a misfortune, ill happening, evil chance, etc. Education From the Greek; edus, sweet, and the English, vocation; meaning a thing whose vocations are sweet. Example, A High School Education. Examination—From the Latin; ex, outside of, and animus, mind. Hence, to find what is outside of the mind. Laboratory—From the Latin; labore, to labor, and Greek, toreo, to pierce or bore. A place to labor and a bore. Mathematics From the Greek, mathein, to learn or teach, and attica, a small province of Greece. Hence, mathematics, a study which should be taught only in a small province of Greece. '� ■ THREE VERSES OF NONSENSE BY A “SARCASTIC” STUDENT On Sunnyside Street in Chicago, is located Fred Davies store. He’s selling suites of furniture, made of mohair and velour, ‘My furniture’s the best,” says he, “that any man can buy.” I should think it ought to be for his prices are “sky-high.” Arleigh Huff’s selling a tonic, guaranteed to grow hair. But bald-headed people won’t buy it, for Arleigh’s own head is bare, ’Tis all on account of his worrying, of how to find a way. To raise the needed money, that’ll keep insolvency away. You “oughta” hear what Miss Carey, Arleigh’s secretary said. It ought to be amusing, for its regarding his “hair-less” head. She says she tip-toes over with powder puff in hand, And uses his head for a mirror, to make herself look “grand.” IT’S THE TRUTH The boy stood on the office floor, While words rolled o’er his head, It seemed that he could bear no more His face turned brilliant red. Upon his brow he felt their blast, And in his waving hair, He thought with care upon his past In still, yet brave despair. There came a blast of thunder sound; The boy—-oh what a mule— He lived the nearest of all round And yet was late for school. So he paid the price of his folly, And considered himself a fool, But he couldn’t escape by melancholy. He stayed long after school. 73 EH --WHAT? Like a shadow he plunged into the darkness. All around him were others in a similar plight. Shoving and pushing he searched the floor, the walls, and the forboding corners. “Not a chance in a lifetime, ”he muttered. The silence was being continually punctuated with words generally known, but not found in dictionaries or Sunday Schools. The confusion was worse than a football scrimage. Finally in an encounter with an unknown assailant, he lost his balance and brought up with a thud that demonstrated the impenetrability of matter. In groping around to see if all his appendages were O. K. his hand encountered a familiar object. A shout of triumph and exultation arose from his lips. Gaining new strength by his success, he rose to his feet and dashed defiantly toward the door in the hazy distance. Knocking bodies right and left, we finally see our hero emerge once more into daylight, but how different his appearance. Tousled hair, shirt torn, necktie off center, but look at that triumphant smile. He has reason to smile because he has accomplished something to be proud of, for in his hand are his hat and coat which he has rescued from a doubtful future in the cloakroom of the second floor of the Senior High. THE MODERN HIAWATHA Then all the girls praised Hiawatha. Hiawatha, heap big athlete; Football, basket ball and baseball Were the games of Hiawatha. Hiawatha, strong man, hard man, Smoked his Camels like a warrior. Of all the poker sharks he learned the secrets. Learned to deal himself four aces. Learned to play pool like Cavanaugh, Learned to shoot crap like a trooper; All the tricks of crooked gambling Were well known to Hiawatha. •oYg). The Senior's Greeting We greet you all with outstretched hand. Extend to you our greeting, and As we pass on. We leave to you a heritage Of scholarship and work well done. When we are gone. The twilight of our sojourn here. Is spent in calm reflection ere Our day is gone; So while we toil through too short hours, We hope your work surpasses ours. When we are gone. We leave to you these quiet halls, Where each one gains his end or falls. While we go on; And when Commencement day is past. We hope you will remember us. When we are gone. •OYg).------------------------------------- — VHETHER THEY AfiE- V on wflniEp NOT A Christened Now Called Wishes for the Future Likes Most Marjorie Anderson.. Thoburn Banks_____ William Borland____ Geraldine Campbell.. Helen Carey________ Catherine Cartwright Eugene Cavanaugh Mary Egbert________ Allen Foreman______ Carl Goodman_______ John Griffith______ Frances Hanna______ Carolyn Henderson Marion Holbrook _ Ardelle Horner____ Janet Jobson....... Harold Klase_______ Olive Kreidler______ Walter McLain______ Ruth Lynam......... Louise Osman....... Eleanor Quinn______ Anderson Ramsey_____ Gerald Reese_______ Jean Esther Reid___ Betty Rynd_________ Roy Schorman ... Virginia Shoemaker Henry Silverman____ Henry Sunderland. Arthur Ungren_______ Howard Wagner______ Louis Walz......... Byron Watson_______ John Wren___________ Donald Galbreath___ John Cubbon_________ James Hadley....... Arleigh Huff_______ Margie________________Musician __________ Tob___________________Artist________________ Bill________ .President___________________ Jerry Banker________________ Honey_________________Teacher_______________ Katie_________________Stenographer__________ Gene _________________Sheik_________________ Polly.................Actress............... Al_________________ Bank President__________ Bud___________________Own Chrysler Plant Johnny________________Own U. S. Treasury____ Frances .Typist_______________ Cal______________ Nurse_____________________ Holie_________________Owner of Beauty Shop Horner________________Teacher_______________ Janet____ ____________Very Brilliant________ Klasie.................To have a clean face _ Sister Ann_______ ____To graduate from______ Bud___________________Something Great_______ Ruth _____ ____Cartoonist............ Louise________________College Girl__________ Eleanor...............Vaudevi’le Actress____ Andy__________________To be sedate__________ Jerry_________________Drapery Man___________ Jean Esther___________Teach History_________ Betty________________ Owner of Rynd Farm Kippy_________________Musician............... Shoemaker_____________None__________________ Heinie________________Coach of Princeton____ Sunny_________________Jazz Band Leader______ Art_________ Editor of N. Y. Times Howdy.................College Man....... Louie_________________Retired Gentleman____ Biddy_________________Tall Man______________ Johnny________________Absolutely none_______ Don................ Preacher________________ Johnny................Accountant............ Jim____________________Doctor_______________ Huff__________________Business Man__________ Probably Will Be Mrs. George_____________ Artist__________________ Pres. Borland Lumber Co. Married__________________ Somebody’s Sweetheart... Mrs. Goodman_____________ Mayor of Rouseville_____ Zeigfields Leading ady Barber__________________ Katie s Husband_________ Garbage Collector_______ Mrs. Foreman____________ Doctor’s Wife___________ Maiden Lady______________ Mrs. Willison_________ Dean of Women___________ In U. S. Army___________ Musician................ P. R. R. Brakeman....... In Wedlock.. Mrs. Richards____________ One of the Seven Wonders Professional Laugher_____ Gray Headed______________ Recite History.......... Mrs. Larkin______________ Fat.____________________ Old Maid________________ Merchant_________________ Geometry Teacher........ Editor of Blizzard______ Professor________________ Salesman_________________ Basketball Coach ....... Professional Joker....... Federal Agent........... Farmer___________________ Physics Teacher__________ Bachelor_________________ Gum Drawing Girls Art The Bunch Bud Betty House Parties Frances Plays Janet A1 To Flirt Ken Basketball Johnny Miss Love To eat Himself Art To dance To giggle To loaf Shoemaker One thing Herb To act big Boys Football Sax Jerry To keep his hair in place Miss McCormick His Blush Everything His flask His crutches Vera Fun THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. Thou shalt not whisper—Lisp. 2. Thou shalt not pass notes—Use a popgun. 3. Thou shalt not laugh—Giggle. 4. Thou shalt not prompt thy neighbor—Trip him. 3. Thou shalt not put things down thy neighbor’s back, nor pull his hair, nor molest him in any way—Stick him with a pin. 6. Thou shalt not copy—Use the same paper. 7. Thou shalt not borrow thy neighbor’s pencil Take it. 8. Thou shalt not throw ink—Sling it. 9. Thou shalt not throw chalk—Erasers will do just as well and are much more effective. 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s nineties, nor his eighties, nor his seventies—He’ll give you his sixties for the asking. TALKING OF WHAT? To the good old class of ’28. Calm, serene, dignified, and sedate. We take off our hats and welcome you With a friendship that sticks like new made glue. But, unlike friends that are of no avail When you find yourself locked up in jail, We are right on hand and send by mail The money that will go your bail. But do not consider this dedication As a tribute to your education. For it is quite plain to all the bunch That none of us amounts to much. Request Radio Program IRISH DELIGHT I LOVE ME KENTUCKY BABE BIG BOY DEAR OLD GIRL HE’S THE LAST WORD MUDDY WATER THOSE TWO THE FLIRT IT WON’T BE LONG NOW FLAPPERETTE SIDE BY SIDE BRAIN STORM IT ALL DEPENDS WITHIN THE PRISON THAT SAXAPHONE MARY LOU VARSITY DRAG DEAR LITTLE BOY C’EST VOUS AIN’T THAT TOO BAD CLIMBIN’ UP THE MOUNTAIN CLOSE TO YOUR HEART JUST A BIRD’S EYE VIEW HEAR DEM BELLS CAN’T HELP LOVIN’ THAT MAN TOGETHER BLACK AND BLUE BLUES EVERYWHERE YOU GO FROM MIDNIGHT TILL DAWN DIANA ....... JOHN WREN BUD McLAIN MISS HUGHES SCHORMAN MISS LOVE GENE CAVANAUGH CHEMISTRY LAB ART AND JERRY CAL HENDERSON GRADUATION SHOEMAKER EFFIE AND CAL HOWDY WAGNER ON EXAMS RANCE’S OFFICE MARION HOLBROOK POLLY OUR FOOTBALL TEAM MR. SMITH MISS McCORMICK WE’RE LEAVING SPRING STREET HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES THE FUTURE GONGS CAVANAUGH GRADUATES REPORTS WATCH YOUR DEPORTMENT ......LESSONS ...........HELEN CAREY Extrec! Extree! Last and only chance to buy an edition of the '28 Oil Can! All about the big graduation! One hundred and sixty-six students bid their Alma Mater a sad farewell. HURREE! HURREE! Last and only edition! Forsooth! Cease! How coulds't thou permit thy unpresumptuous mind to linger on such lowly thoughts. Thou shoulds't be condemned to unrestricted and despotic silence the remainder of thy existence. Nay! This exalted knight whom you have previously perceived risking his lean anatomy upon that most hazardous species of superannuated contrivances of transportation; that barbarous and ferocious three legged velocipede which has always been so popular among those members of the human and savage races, who have, shortly preceding, been graduated from the nursery institution, is not what you have so inexcuseably supposed him to be. Let the deliberation be abstracted from the uppermost regions of your spinal column, that his highness, the editorship and pilot of that illustrious metallic container of oil products, would so mutilate and disfigure his reverence as to pose as a mere newsboy. Never! No other motive than to exhibit before the vehemented eyes of the universe his celebrated production, could possibly compel this renowned authority on all breeds of books, to courageously dash down such a highway adorned as it were with an unsettled collection of all the more degraded members of the tin. glass, and vegetable families. . . � . The obstructions are excessive, the chances of escaping without a flat tire or the necessity of reenforcing materials for that area of the pantaloons directly in back of the front, are as slim as the fur on goldfish. But disregarding all apparent obstacles our brave hero has fought on to the golden tape, and wc know that his struggle in life shall be rewarded with the noblest of success. 79 m MM tumm The Senior 9s Bookshelf HEARTHSTONE LONESOME ROAD OUT OF THE RUINS GIFT BEGINNERS CONFLICT THE MAN WHO UNDERSTOOD WOMEN OCTOPUS MOTOR FANS THE CLIMAX COMRADES IN ARMS THREE OF A KIND EMPIRE BUILDERS PERSON OF SOME IMPORTANCE IRON WOMAN ODD NUMBER CHRONIC LOAFER THE CAR AND THE LADY HIDDEN KINGDOM RAGGED EDGE THE ROAD OF DOUBT GETTING HER MONEY’S WORTH THE WHITE MONKEY THE IRON CHALICE THE SEA WOLF A GOOD WOMAN.. THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE THE FLIRT .............. THE PASTOR THE FLOOD OF SUNSHINE THE PHANTOM LOVER THE GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST CAPTAIN SCRAGGS.. FROM THE VALLEY OF GIANTS THE TURMOIL ............ LADDIE.................. A MAN OF THE AGES CONTRARY MARY THE DOWN HILL CLIMB THE TIN SOLDIER EVELYN RICHMOND PARK ROAD ...ALL SENIORS MARGIE ANDERSON FRESHMEN SENIORS AND RANCE JERRY REESE GENE CAVANAUGH JEAN ESTHER AND JERRY C. GRADUATION KIPPY AND JOHNNY EVELYN,ELEANOR, GLADYS AL. AND HOWDY ..........RANCE THEE RUSSELL ARLEIGH HUFF DONALD GALBREATH LOUISE OSMAN ......FUTURE ...JIM HADLEY SPRING STREET JANET JOBSON JOHNNY GRIFFITH AL FOREMAN BILL BORLAND HAZEL GOTHAM ..FRANCES HANNA RUTH LYNAM STEVE HARRINGTON HELEN CAREY ART UNGREN HORNER LOUIE WALZ KIPPY OLIVE KREIDLER ..................ANDY F. L. SMITH ......POLLY ......TO RANCES’ OFFICE ..........BIDDY WATSON api ■ mft-1 80 DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK THAT— Tennyson could take a worthless sheet of paper, write a poem on it worth $65,000. That’s Genius Some men can sign a check and make it worth $50,000. That’s Capital The United States Government can take an ounce of silver worth 60 cents and make it worth $1.00. That’s Money Howard Chandler Christy can take a 50 piece of canvas and paint a picture on it worth hundreds of dollars. That’s Art. A merchant can take an article worth 75c and sell it for $1.00. That’s Business. A girl can buy a hat for $20.00. That’s Vanity. A student can study all year and then flunk. That’s (censored). SS WANTED TO KNOW- Why Schorman doesn’t reduce? Why Janet likes Johnny? Why Mr. Smith doesn’t grow? Why Mr. Mitchell doesn’t make a sulphur stew? Why the faculty doesn’t do away with finals? Why Cal doesn’t put an extra yard of goods on her dress2 Why Huff doesn’t get a girl? Why Ranee talks so loud? Why teachers like to ask questions? 1TO® • 81 82 83 LEE HESS BARNES To Mr. Barnes belongs the credit for the success of our musical organizations and on him much of their future success depends. The Glee Club has been greatly developed under his leadership and we look forward to its participation in the opera Martha” with real enthusiasm. We sincerely hope that Mr. Barnes will continue his work as musical instructor in our schools and that he will meet with as much success as in the past. JESSIE HAMILTON LUDGATE The Oil Can of this year has the honor of introducing Miss Ludgate. first librarian of the Oil City schools. Through her efforts a splendid library has been collected and arranged, and is of access to all students who wish to use its facilities. We want her to know that the Class of ’28 is back of her and we hope that she receives the cooperation of those who succeed us. MERLE LOWRIE SPETTIGUE The Class of 1928 wishes to extend to Merle Lowrie Spettigue its sincerest appreciation of her untiring efforts in behalf of the class to make their dramatic endeavors the splendid success they have been in both the Junior and Senior years. Thanks enough can hardly be given for the generous work which she has contributed. Athletics 85 Huff Hadley O’Day FOOTBALL TEAM FOOTBALL LETTER MEN Foreman McLain Forker Dorworth Klase Silverman Mott Reynolds Borland Bickle Hipwell Captain Coach Assistant Coach Manager Walter McLain R. E. Brown W. L. Palmer John Griffith RECORD Oil City 32 Greenville 0 Oil City 6 Warren 12 Oil City 26 Warren Cadets 0 Oil City 0 Meadville 0 Oil City . 7 Sharpsville 6 Oil City 33 Parkers Landing 0 Oil City 13 Franklin 14 Oil City 0 Franklin 7 Oil City 7 Titusville 6 O. C. H. S. Won 3; Lost 3; Tied 1. Total O. C. H. S. 124; Opponents 43. 86 BASKET BALL TEAM BASKET BALL LETTER MEN Borland Magdovitz O’Day Mott York Hipwell McLain Reese George Capt ain Frank O’Day Coach R. E. Brown Manager Gerald Reese RECORD Oil City 21 Clarion 14 Oil City 37 Rocky Grove 23 Oil City 23 St. Titus 16 Oil City 20 Erie East 33 Oil City 23 Alumni 22 Oil City 20 Titusville 25 Oil City 23 Rocky Grove 20 Oil City 24 Warren 32 Oil City 18 Titusville 15 Oil City 22 Franklin 29 Oil City 27 Warren 44 Oil City 25 Meadville 29 Oil City 12 Franklin 41 Oil City 22 Cochranton 25 Oil City 13 Meadville 13 Oil City 39 St. Joseph 10 Oil City 18 Erie East 37 Oil City 20 St. Joseph 12 Oil City 13 Cochranton 29 0. C. H. S. Won 9; Lost 10; Tied 0. Total: O. C. H. S. 383; Opponents 437 87 LETTERS AWARDED TO Ardelle Horner Harriet Allen Marjorie Cross Eva Davis Ruth Britton Mary Callahan Louise Dorworth Captain Coach Manager Mary Callahan Beryle Eddy Eva Davis RECORD Oil City 20 Alumnae .25 Oil City 7 Sharon 36 Oil City 17 Warren .23 Oil City 10 Titusville 27 Oil City .22 Titusville II Oil City 7 Clarion .26 Oil City 10 Warren 30 Oil City 17 Clarion .14 Oil City .1 1 Franklin 26 Oil City 12 Franklin 33 O. C. H. S. Won 2; Lost 8; Tied 0. Total O. C. H. S. 145 Oppenonts 261 GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM ATHLETIC REVIEW O. C. H. S. -- 1927-1928 Oil City High has been fortunate during the last year in being represented by a group of athletes who have helped to put athletics as a whole on a higher plane. Our three teams, football, basketball and baseball have had successful schedules. FOOTBALL The football team got off to a running start at football camp. Forty candidates reported to Coach R. E. Brown and Assistant Coach Palmer for the week of preliminary training. Of these, five were lettermen: Captain McLain, O’Day, Huff, Hadley and Bickel. Johnny Jinx put in his appearance the first day of camp and was very much in evidence all year. “Hommy” Chapel, one of the promising backfield candidates, had the misfortune to break his collar-bone in the first work-out of the year and his services were lost to the team for the greater part of the season. The team opened the season with Greenville on their own grounds and had little trouble in winning, in spite of the early season flares of wildness which were noticeable both on the offense and on the defense. The game, which ended 32-0, saw a strong line throw back the best efforts of the Greenville backs. Al” Foreman played a strong defensive game at end and “Bruv O’Day gave us a good exhibition of punting. At the West End Park, the next Saturday, the Oilers administered the same dose to the Warren Cadets. The score at the final whistle was 26-0. Henry Silverman stood out in what later proved to be his last game for the Blue and White. Silverman had an on’’ day and his determined play kept the Cadets on the defense. During the next week, the team got down to work in preparation for the game with Sharpsville on the next Saturday. As Oil City had never beaten Sharpsville, especially on their own stamping grounds, the dope was against the Oilers but the team had hopes. Thursday of that week Henry Silverman broke his leg and gloom prevailed. The team journeyed to Sharpsville with a firm determination to upset the dope bucket. The Oilers got off to a poor start and were scored upon by a series of breaks that ended in a fluke pass to Cusick for touchdown. The try for extra point was blocked. Late in the second quarter O’Day was forced out with a twisted ankle. A determined third quarter advance of 69-yds. ended in a touchdown by McLain and a pass from McLain to Mott was good for extra point and the margin of victory. The team played through the game as a unit and no one stood out. Mott and Olmes, although light, displayed real fight. The next Saturday at Miller-Sibley Field, the Oilers went down to defeat at the hands of the Franklin Gridders. The team just could not get going. Franklin scored when McClintock ran 60-yds. and then 80-yds. for the two touchdowns. Foster kicked goals after both scores. The only bright spots as far as the Oiler fans were concerned were the 30-yd. run for touchdown by Forker and the 25-yd. pass that McLain made to Huff for the other score. Klase kicked the extra point after the first touchdown. Bill Borland stood out in this game by his strong defensive play at tackle. The Titusville game, which was played at the West End Park, was won by the score of 7-6. O’Day, who started the game was laid out on the opening kick off with a badly twisted knee. Ed York, who took O’Day’s place, played a strong game, and late in the fourth quarter caught a 25-yd. pass and ran another 20-yds. that almost resalted in a score. Titus ille scored first but the Oilers came back strong and pushed over two touchdowns, one of which wasn t allowed because of an error of the referee s in blowing his whistle too soon. Klase kicked the extra point. In Warren the next Saturday the team lost 12-6. Warren scored both times on passes and Forker ran 20-yds. for the only Oiler score. This game saw Hipwell transferred to the backfield in an effort to add weight as out of the four in the original backfield only two were available. The defensive work of Hadley and Reynolds stood out. In the muck and mire that Meadville calls a field the Oilers managed to eke out a scoreless tie. To Meadville’s credit it must be said that they out-played us. but they didn’t have the push to overcome the Oiler’s fight. Bill Borland played a strong defensive game and McLain’s punts pulled the team out of the shadows of their goal time after time. P. N. A. College, which was to play here on Armistice Day, canceled at the last minute and so Coach Brown scheduled Parkers Landing for that Saturday. When the game took place ATHLETIC REVIEW— Continued Parkers Landing went down to defeat to the tune of 33-0. The weather was cool and the field was frozen hard. Dorworth and Klase were the stars of this game. Thanksgiving Day and nothing to be thankful for. Why? Because Franklin out-lucked us and won 7-0. The team hammered away at Franklin's goal all during the game but couldn’t score, and to make matters worse, a Franklin player intercepted a pass and ran for a touchdown. Red Grange” Bickel played a bang-up game for Oil City. The pigskin fraternity loses seven men by graduation and one by the eighth semester ruling and although their loss will be keenly felt, we believe a successful season awaits those who return. Bruv O’Day was elected Captain for next year. BOYS’ BASKET BALL With football out of the way and basketball on the horizon. Coach Brown was confronted with the problem of building a team with only two lettermen back from last year’s team Capt. O’Day was suffering from a twisted knee sustained during football and was not available for much of the season. McLain, the other letterman, played only in the first half of the games, leaving the team at midterm due to the eighth semester ruling. Conrad. Carll, and MacFarlane three promising subs, were declared ineligible at midterm on account of low marks. The season opened with a bang. December 10. when the Oilers won from Clarion High 21-14. The games that followed are too numerous to relate in detail but here are some of the high spots. The Meadville game in Oil City which was won 14-10; the Titusville game in Oil City, won by us 18-15; and both Franklin games won by Franklin. Four lettermen graduate, but we look forward to next season with five other lettermen returning. Hipwell has been elected Captain. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL The sked opened with the usual prediction concerning the Alumnae game ringing true. The score was 25-20 in favor of Alumnae. The Oilerettes made a good showing at this game and displayed some neat team-work. That strong up-river team, Warren, came here the next week with an all-around husky team. This was the first game in which the Varsity Girls donned their longed-for trunks, and were they hot? Don’t be silly! However, despite the self-consciousness caused by their “abbreviations” the Oilerettes fought a tough battle throughout. The score was 23-17, in favor of Warren. Taking on new confidence, tor Warren is rated a strong team, the Ferns strutted their stuff at the Lincoln Junior High and swamped Titusville when they came to call. 22-1 I. With the light of triumph still in their eyes the Oiler lassies traveled to Warren with high hopes of taking them over, but the worm turned and Oil City came home on the short end of the score, 30-10. Back to Oil City-Franklin. When the referee blew the opening whistle, it was hard to surmise who would win. At the end of the first half, the score was tied, and a stiff battle ensued. But the last half saw the Oilerettes limping, and the game ended 26-11. Thus the Oilerettes bowed in defeat before their oldest rival. Franklin. Miss Eddy, did you feed them too many oranges, or was it lemons? Which? In a return game with Franklin there, the visitors seemed unable to spring a surprise and the down-river team copped the game again. 33-12. And then the tragedy happened! Horner, star forward, was laid up with an attack of la grippe. This loss was keenly felt and when the team met Sharon there, they were literally swamped, 36-7. With hopes dampened, the Ferns journeyed to Titusville with the resulting defeat of 27-10. Dame Luck was smiling wryly upon the locals now for sure. The next week found Oil City playing a spiritless game on Clarion’s court, and in unhatched words, the Oilerettes were lost on the small floor (alias the chicken coop) and fell 26-7. With Horner back in the lineup, the Ferns appeared in the final game of the season against Clarion and closed it with a glorious victory. 17-14—and a chicken dinner later. And so ended the ’27-’28 O. C. H. S. basketball season. Three cheers for Miss Eddy! Rah! Rah! Rah! OUAgkWi BASEBALL 4«S� a Captain Coach Assistant Coach Manager William Borland R. E. Brown W. L. Palmer Harold Klase Baseball, after a lapse of several years has again been inaugurated as a minor sport in O. C. H. S. Track had replaced baseball for several spring seasons and then when Coach Brown, a very learned college baseball player himself, became head coach, it again took its stand in the early spring of ’27. As a result of the very fine schedule, some very valuable players were discovered and developed, and prospects for this years nine loom very bright. LAST YEAR’S LETTERMEN Goodwill Dillemuth Breene Birnie Rearick O’Day Henderson Moran Borland McFarlane Huff (Manager) 0’Day RETURNING LETTERMEN Dillemuth Borland Breene McFarlane SCHEDULE for 1928 Thur. April 28—At Pleasantville Sat. May 5—At Titusville Sat. May 12—At Wesleyville Wed. May 16—Pleasantville here. Sat. May 19—Titusville here. Wed. May 23—At St. Titus. Sat. May 26—At West Middlesex Thur. May 31—St. Titus here Sat June 2—West Middlesex here. CHEER LEADERS ED RICHARDS CHUCK PERRY 91 rn GRADUATING LETTER MEN WALTER McLAIN Quarterback Too much credit cannot be given our Captain for his guidance throughout the year. Bud, a varsity man for three years, proved to be an excellent quarterback in his last year. When the football men gather around the table again, the good humor, friendliness, and keen thinking “Bud” will be greatly missed. His spirit and fight in the game has won many a battle and will take him far in the future. WILLIAM BORLAND Tackle Handsome is as handsome does, but Bill would be handsome anyway and anywhere. When a play was called for a run through right tackle, we could always count on a good gain there. Big Bill” never said much but he certainly could plow. He has proved that a man can be good looking, in love, and still be a good athlete. O. C. H. S. will have to look hard to fill his place. ALLEN FOREMAN End It only took AI a short time to become accustomed to his position at end, and he came off with flying colors. Although he has played for two seasons, he held down a guard position the first year. He was strong on the defense and was often down the field before punts to nail the runner in his tracks. Al believes in clean hard playing and certainly sets a good example for his team mates and opponents. JAMES HADLEY-Center Jim was the big center-post and mainstay on our team. He has held down the varsity snapper-back for two seasons and has developed his ability there to perfection. Jim’s size and quick motion were indispensible assets to the squad and when he started a game we knew that the center of the line was well taken care of. Players as good as Jim are hard to find. HAROLD KLASE Guard The heavy-weight man. Klase started the season at a great disadvantage. Due to an ear infection, he was not able to play until after two games had slipped by. However, his delayed coming out” did not affect the success of his playing as he proved to be one of our most dependable linesmen. Harold’s weight and build were surely great aids to his performance as a valuable guard. His good nature kept the team in a fighting mood at many a serious moment. ARLEIGH HUFF-End Arleigh has played an admirable game at end for two seasons and has mastered to a high degree his duties at the terminal. One of his easiest and most frequent feats is catching passes on the run. We owe many a good gain to him, and his presence on the field was felt in two ways— the way he worked and the way he made his fellow team-mates work. It will be hard to fill Arleigh’s place. HENRY SILVERMAN Halfback A great misfortune befell this excellent player shortly after his second game. In a session of practice, in preparation for the Sharpsville game, his leg was broken, thus preventing him from playing the remainder of the season. We admire Henry for his grit and pluck in taking the terrible blow as he did. It cannot be doubted by anyone who saw him in ground gaining action in the Warren Cadet game, that his loss left a big hole to fill in the backfield. JOHN GRIFFITH Manager Johnny was what is called a playing manager, for besides his duties as manager, he had the ambition to appear dressed for scrimmage at every practice and proved his worth as a valuable end. He was ever willing to lend a helping hand to anybody and the success of our football season was greatly due to his many necessary attentions. In his capacity as manager, John made a host of true friends and the team is proud to remember him as one of them. Coach BOYS’ SENIOR BASKET BALL TEAM INTER-CLASS CHAMPIONS In an attempt to unearth and develop some varsity basketball material. Coach Brown organized an inter-class basket ball league. The league consisted of each of the three upper classes and both of the Junior High Schools. The Senior Team won the championship by defeating the South Side Team in the deciding game. Kippy Schorman Biddy Watson Art Ungren Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors THE LINE-UP Bud McLain A1 Foreman Arleigh Huff Roy Rhodes RECORD Jim Hadley Nevin Hoy Don Ault Mr. Carl Townsend Lincoln 21 Seniors 29 Juniors 17 Lincoln 22 Seniors 27 South 18 Sophomores 24 Seniors 23 Juniors 19 Sophomores 14 Seniors 32 South 17 94 RECORD Seniors 3 Lincoln Won 4 34 —Lost 4 Seniors 16 Juniors 1 1 Seniors 2 Lincoln 48 Seniors 2 South 41 Seniors 16 Sophomores 10 Seniors 28 Juniors 12 Seniors 26 Sophomores 24 Seniors I 1 South 31 GIRLS’ SENIOR BASKET BALL TEAM Just as there was a team for the boys, so was there a team for the girls, and the purpose in back of it is just the same, i. e., that there might be new varsity material for the girls’ squad unearthed and developed. And did it bring results? Well! And how! There will be bigger and better teams in the future. Playing as they did, without a coach throughout the entire season, the girls did very well and we commend them on their spirit in fighting the battle for good old ’28. THE LINEUP Willma Greene Charlotte Way Marion Holbrook Ruth Erwin Ethel Zand Anna Benson Angeline Monfre Margaret Brakeman Esther Morse Claire Cramton Millie Drake Dorothy Thompson This is Uncle Bill’s first year in O. C. H. S., and remembering his very able service to the football squad and his great production, the strong South Side Basketball Team, we certainly hope it s not the last. Coach Palmer is also thoroughly in back of the “O” club and this is one more certain proof of its future success. Slippery Rock Normal certainly has an excellent example of her products in O. C. H. S. HARLAN C. MITCHELL Mr. Mitchell deserves much credit for his unceasing efforts in bringing our band and orchestra up to the high standard which they now enjoy. We are proud of these organizations and we wish to express our appreciation for their services which have been so willingly given towards making our class activities so successful during the past several years. W. L. PALMER, Assistant Coach R. E. BROWN, Athletic Coach We cannot give Coach Brown too much credit for the fine work he has produced for O. C. H. S. This is Coach Brown’s second year in O. C. H. S. We are proud to say that he is one of the very finest coaches the High School has ever had. We commend him for the admirable task he has accomplished in producing three good teams from comparatively small numbers of candidates. Coach is one of the big inducers of the “O” Association and we hope there will be more school spirit for him to work with in the future. 96 m Humoi m Those who think these jokes are poor JVould straightway change their views Could they compare the jokes we print !Crith those that we refuse! 1 ! ! Arithmetic Teacher— Johnny, if your father earned forty dollars a week and gave your mother half, what would she have?” Johnny— Heart failure.” “Did you ever see Marion Tally?” “No, you see, I never play bridge.” “Waiter, I've found a hair in my soup.” Quite natural, sir, it’s rabbit soup.” Ye Nail—“Catch me. Ye Picture—“I’ll be hanged if 1 do.” Jack— Would you say yes if 1 proposed? Thelma Sure if you proposed going to a movie. T. Banks— Do your shoes hurt?” Customer— No, but my feet do.” Don't you like my company? “Sure, but I don’t like you.” “Sir. I’ll have you know there is blue blood in my veins.” I hope you are taking something for it. “I was on the stage once. “Yeah?” “Uh-huh, I fell out of the balcony.” Prof— How can you tell a poisonous from an non-poisonous snake?” Student— By the bite.” Mrs. Smith—“What is your old man?” Mrs. Black— A banker.” Mrs. Smith— A what?” Mrs. Black Sure, he banks up ditches. ACCIDENTS Hubert James fell from one of his air castles and broke three ribs (in his umbrella). Peg Cumming, while singing, jumped from B natural to B flat. Nothing serious happened—she just swallowed a fake note in her flight. I rene Mock was rendered unconscious by colliding with an idea, but is now convalescing. Bill Fuller lost his wind on the way to class meeting. Don’t be alarmed, he has more in his pockets. Miss Meditz— Use the word ‘judicious’ in a sentence. Frank Johnson— I like garlic, herring, and other Jew dishes.” Effie Lewis—“Do you believe 13 is an unlucky number?” C. 1 lenderson— Yes.” Effie L.—“Why?” C. Henderson— Because all the people living in the thirteenth century are dead.” “A boil in the kettle is worth two on the neck.” Charlotte Way— You know, I always travel in the best circles.” G. Steele— That explains the dizzy look.” Gentlemen Prefer Blondes But Who Cares About Being a Gentleman? Esther Herron—“What letter in the alphabet is drunk?” Nevin Hoy—“I’ll bite, which is it?” Esther Herron— The wable-you. Donald McBride—“What are the Roman Numerals?” Margaret Millhizer—“Athletic awards at the University of Rome.” Hipwell— Do you know the jacknifedive? Silverman—“Sure, I was there when it was raided.” 98 “NOT VERY FAR” Banks—“I think McLain’s wandering in his mind since he flunked English. Barrett—“Well, don’t worry, he can't go far.” ACCIDENTS (Continued) Stop. Look, Listen! Happy Lytle fell from his seat while asleep in the study hall. Never mind, folks, he didn’t wake up again. Vera Leyland. while making a hasty retreat through Virgil on a pony, accidently fell from her trusty steed and sprained her dignity. Marion Hinkson suddenly was overcome with too much importance. Friends may call at any time. Mr. Bitters— A terrible thing happened to me this morning, I swallowed my collar button. V. Shoemaker— Well, your lucky, you at least know where it is.” Walz—“I kissed my girl when she wasn't looking.” Taylor— What did she do? Walz—“She wouldn’t look at me the rest of the night. Miss Meditz -“Dean, give an example of an old saying. Conrad— There's no Police like Holmes. Salesman—“What can I do for you?” Terwilliger—“I’d like to look at one of your new cars. Salesman - Four or Eight?” Wayne—“One is all I care to look at.” Rhodes - Here’s that quarter I borrowed from you.” Reese—“You’ve had it so long that I don’t know if it’s worth while to change my opinion of you.” Bailey— How about a chicken sandwich? Magdovitz—“Sorry, but I don't eat pork.” Hadley— Let's get hitched. Girl Friend —“You can’t horse me. Miss Eddy—“What are you going to do when you get out of school?” Schorman—“Become a musician. Miss Eddy—“Why so?” Roy—“All a musician does is play around. “LOST” One good head of hair. Please return to Mr. Smith. A hair pin. Return to Miss I ove, and receive reward. Part of a mustache. If found, return to Prof. Phipps. “FOUND” A pet frog. Owner may have same by calling at Mr. Thompson’s office. A vanity case. Owner may have same if not used in Miss Cribb’s room. JUNIORS Mr. Townsend—“What’s the difference between a gambler and an unsuccessful business man? H. Carey—“A gambler knows his oats and the unsuccessful business man owes his notes.” Fred Davies—“I’m going home.” B. Carll—“Why?” Davies—“I live there.” Goodman—“Look Klase is going to kick a goal” Cartwright—“What did the goal do?' MODERNIZED The old lady who lived in the shoe, now lives in a dancing slipper. Cavanaugh—“Is she very generous?” Bickel—“I hope to tell you. she gave me the powder off her face.” “WANTED” A good position, not too much work—Mr. Ralston. To know “How long a rope is”—Mr. Coleman. “TRUE BUT SAD” Miss Corns—“Truby Forker, I haven’t time to pet you today.” Junior—“The Scotchman sure got an awful kick out of the Lyric the other night.” Soph.—“He sure did. He didn’t buy a ticket.” Alice D.— What brought you to town?” Country Lad— I just dropped in to see the sights, and I thought I’d drop in on you.” Ralston—“Lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Why? Bromley— Because that place is gone. Miss Love—“Name three kinds of clauses.” Frances Jones—“Noun, adverbial, and Santa.” Miss Hughes—“Will you help the Old Ladies’ Home?” Francis Rockwell—“Yes, where are they?” Miss Mackenzie—“What can you say concerning the Latin race?” Ruth Irwin—“It was a race between the pupil’s pony and the teacher's goat.” Miss Meditz—“Use expectorate in a sen tence.” Friedman—“I knew my mother-in-law was coming, but I didn’t expect her eight kids.” Friedman—“How did you catch such a cold?” Freshman—“Someone played the Star Spangled Banner when I was taking a bath.” “FOR SALE” Insurance for all. Young or Old.—Miss Love. Hadley— Were you ever pinched for going too fast?” McLain— No, but I’ve been slapped.” Mr. Smith—“I will give you just one day to hand in that paper.” Young—“All right. How about the Fourth of July?” Sidney H.—“I want a pass to go out to get a haircut.” Ranee—“What! Get a haircut during school hours?” Sidney H.— Sure, it grew during school hours didn’t it?” John Sharp—“I see C. Henderson has a job in the chorus.” Cavanaugh—“Sure and she’s getting fifty a week, and all she does is shout. Hip. Hip. Hooray!” John Sharp—“Oh. she gets ten bucks for for her hooray, and the other forty for her hips.” “The plot thickens,” said the old lady as she sowed the grass seed for the third time. A student in Geometry says: “A love triangle usually turns into a wrecktangle.” “Sally,” said a fellow to a girl who had red hair, keep away from me or you 11 set me on fire.” “Don't fear,” she said, “you’re too green to burn.” “WILLING” Judge—“Aiken’s, take the witness stand. Ken—“Yes sir, where to?” “WOULD YOU” Helen—“Mid swears that she has never been kissed.” Carolyn— I don’t blame her. I’d swear too.” Dad—“Donald, what does this 60 mean on your report?” Ault—“I don’t know unless it was the temperature of the room.” Mr.—“How is it that I find you kissing my daughter?” Hadley—“I don’t know unless it’s because you wear rubber heels.” Mary W.— Pete told me that I was so beautiful and nice.” Pearl—“And would you trust yourself for life with a man who starts deceiving you before you marry him? Marcela Look at the mud on the players, how will they ever get the mud off?” Eleanor— What do you suppose the Scrub team is for? Harold—“Are you a good looker?” Maxine— I’ve been told that I am.” He—“Then go down to the campus and see if you can find my pencil.” Ungren—“How long will it be before I can gat a shave?” Barber—“Oh. in about two years.” Sherman— Do you like Beowulf?” Marion—-“No. I don’t like animal stories. Helen—“I read 'To a Skylark’ this morning.” Hazel “How did you ever get the thing to listen to you?” “TIME TO LEAVE” Bill— How was the barber’s ball?” Jim “1 stayed until a fellow committed herpecide. and then I decided that the party was too dandruff.” 1 love but one. and only one. And that one: It is she; Who loves but one and only one. And that one. It is me. HEARD IN MISS LOVE’S ENGLISH CLASS Miss Love—“He boasted that he did not believe in God but when the storm came up and the ship began to be tossed about he was the first on his knees—Now, what was that?” J. Sharp—“His feet slipped.” 100 w. Sharp— “Can you serve me something with a kick in it?” Waiter— Wait until you get the bill.” Mary had a little horse Caesar, you know. And into every Latin class This steed was sure to go. Many true words are spoken through false teeth. Peg— When 1 sing I get tears in my eyes. What can 1 do for this?” Anna— Plug them with cotton.” He— Do you use rouge?” She— Yes. 1 just bought two boxes.” He—“You used them both, one on each cheek.” Miss Cribbs—“Do you think that Rousseau was right about this Social Compact theory? Quinn—''I don’t see how we girls could get along without them.” O’Day—-“Cut all three short. Barber— What three? Bruv—“The beard, the hair and the conversation. Farmer— Can you string beans? Hackett— No. but I can bull frogs and kid gloves.” O’Day—“Can anyone be punished for not doing anything? Miss Ward— Certainly not. why? Bruv—“Because I haven’t done my geometry. Officer—“Young man. you accompany me.” Student— What do you wish to sing?” Mr. Smith— A fool can ask more questions than a wise man. Doris Reardon—“No wonder so many of us flunk exams.” H. Larkin—“How much do you weigh?” Betty Rynd—“Not enough to spoil the crease in your trousers. Miss Hughes—“Who was that who laughed aloud?” Frances Jones—“I did, but I didn’t mean to. Miss Hughes—“You didn't mean to?” F. Jones—“No. I laughed in my sleeve but I didn’t know there was a hole in the elbow.” I took a girl home the other night. And in the hall 1 kissed her, I later asked her name and found She was my sweetie’s sister. Barrett— There was a lion layin' in front of me—” Miss Meditz— Lying,” old man, lying.” Barrett— Well. I’ll swear on my oath that I’m telling the truth.” Miss Stevens— The class will now name some of the lower species of animals starting with Melvin Pierce.” girl linds of Bill Borland—“My wash day. Lee Meddock— How so?” Bill Borland Nothing to her but clothes, pin. and a heavy line.” Mr. Townsend—- You should think of the future.” Jim Hadley—“I can’t, it's my girl’s birthday and I have to think of the present.” A woodpecker lit on Dave Young’s head. And settled down to drill. He drilled away for half a day. And finally broke his bill. Miss Love “How much time did you spend on your lesson? Sidney Hookins —“About two hours railroad time. Miss Love— What do you mean by that? Sidney Hookins— Oh, counting all the stops and delays.” Bob Martin— My feet aren’t as broad as they are long.” Fred Manion—“Good thing. If they were you would have to go to the crossroads to turn around. Dumb—“Could 1 have a date tonight? Dumber — Yes, if you could find anyone dumb enough to date with you.” Dumb— Alright. I’ll be around to see you about eight o’clock, then. Miss Mackenzie— When was Rome built?” Mary Black—“At night. Miss Mackenzie— Where did you get that Mary Black— Well, Rome wasn’t built in day.” 101 - “So Jack has been injured and is coming home from College? “Yes, he sprained his ukulele finger.” A SLOWLY-SLOWLY STORY Slowly he approached the chair where she half reclined. I low beautiful she was. Hair like spun gold -and full length profile that would put Venus to shame. Slowly and suddenly she looked up and her eyes met his. He bent down until their faces almost touched and— Yes, dear reader, he was a dentist as you already know—but it wasn’t office hours. Little Boy “Papa, help me find the least common multiple?” Dad “Good gosh, haven’t they found that yet?” Francis had a wad of gum. He chewed it long and slow. And everywhere that Francis went. The gum was sure to go. We’d hate to meet the old clock on the stairs if it ever took a notion to run down. Mr. Thompson asked William Moyar when he studied. Moyar recited the following lines: “When ice cream grows on macaroni trees, When Sahara’s sands are muddy. When cats and dogs wear overshoes That's when I like to study.” Charles Mister Lilly, er—that is I would like to —er—that is, I mean I have been going with your daughter for five years. Mr. Lilly—- Well, what do you want—a pension?” Ranee Thompson—“John, what are you late for today?” John Hackett— For class, I guess.” Ruth Irwin So Joe finally married his stenographer?” Irene Mock— Yes, she felt that he had dictated to her long enough. Mary Phillips—“Why is the police station a good place to stop?” Esther Morse— Because it’s arrest room.” LEAP-YEAR APPLIANCE Pretty Sales-lady—“Don’t you want a talking machine in your home?” Frank Johnson—“My dear, this is so sudden. He didn't break my heart. He just hurt my vanity.” And what do you plan to do?” “Oh. I’ll give up the breach of promise suit. I guess. “Dropping your vanity case, huh? Dad—“That’s a fine fishing rod you have there son. I’ve always wanted one like that, one that you can take apart and keep in your vest pocket.” Huff—“Heck, Dad. that ain't no fishing rod. I t’s my new cigarette holder.” TOWARD MORNING Miss Stevens Thomas, do you know anything about the sun’s motions?” Thomas Reed—“Sure, I stayed awake one entire night trying to figure it out, and finally the whole thing dawned on me. Eve Whitling— Ernie, what’s the name of that piece thev’re playing?” Ernie J. “WHAT DOES IT MATTER. Eva Whitling—“Oh. I just wondered.” It was darkness. Silence lay like a contortionist on the river. Suddenly a shrill scream rang out. followed by peal upon peal of raucous laughter. The air trembled, it was slightly cool. The reason was that the canoe had sprung a leak and they both had to walk home. Winnie— Do you really love me. dear. Do I mean all you say I do to you?” Mable—“Dearest, you are to me what suicide is to the tabloids.” Frances H.—“Our Math, teacher isn’t very smart.” Holbrook— Why?” Frances Because, he says pie are square when it is 'pie is round .” Klase- “Hey, is my hat around here?” Hoy— Why, it's on your head. Klase “I can’t feel it.” Hoy Well, it’s not a felt hat. Foreman—“Did you hear about the fellow that fell off the building?” Baumbaugh—“How come he didn’t get hurt?” A1—- After he fell so far, he caught his breath and held onto it.” No man is a real artist until he can eat spaghetti without a dust-pan.” Katty Cartwright—“Bud tells me every night he calls, that I am getting prettier.” Eleanor Q.—“Before or after he turns out the light?” Miss Thomas “Ted, what is a simple sentence?” Ted—“Ten days.” Freshie—“Did you see those girls smile at me?” Senior “That’s nothing, I nearly laughed my head off when I first saw you.” Walter B. ”1 wish I could reverse the alphabet.” Evelyn R. — “Why?” Walter B.—“I’d put U and I closer together.” Ethel Zand “Waiter, this soup is spoiled. Waiter—“Who told you?” Ethel Zand “A little swallow.” Mildred Rogers “And how did you say you became a great orator?” Walter Jacobs—“I began by addressing envelopes.” Junior—“Why are you a Republican?” Senior—“Because my ancestors were. Junior—“What if they were monkeys?” Senior “Then I would be a democrat.” Howard Wagner —“I have one of Caesar’s coins.” Louis Walz—“That’s nothing. I have Adam’s apple.” THE QUESTION STANDS “Do you still go to see that pretty Tri Delt you went with last Winter?” “She’s married now.” “Answer me.” Strolling along the quays of New York harbor, an Irishman came across the wooden barricade which is placed around the enclosure where immigrants suspected of suffering contagious diseases are isolated. “Phwat’s this boarding for?” he inquired of a bystander. “Oh,” was the reply, “That’s to keep out fever and things like that, you know.” “Indade.” said Pat. “Oi’ve often heard of the board of health, but it’s the first time or ve seen it.” A MODERN LOVE NOTE SALUTATION My little teeny—weeny—queenie—hotsy— totsy tootsie— wootzie — teezie — weetzil — izzums —wizzums—oddles toodles—jizzie— lizzie—ritzy witzie fluzie wizie—fritzy— mitzy— flossy— saucy— lallypalloozing Jezebel. Teacher —“What do you work at?” Tramp—“At intervals.” Phipps —“Not one in this room will be given liberty.” Voice -“Give me liberty or give me death.” Mr. Phipps—“Who said that?” Voice—“Patrick Henry.” Miss Eddy—“Are you having trouble with that question?” McAtee—“No mam. with the answer.” GREETINGS TO MISS LOVE “Come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe.” Turn your head and heed your ears For this is what one always hears As regularly as the old town clock In Miss Love’s inevitable daily talk. Mitchell “Foreman, name some of the heavenly bodies. Foreman -“Blondes and Brunettes, sir.” MR. JOHN GRIFFITH PERSONAL ESCORTER Tots and kiddies took to school and returned prompt in perfect condition if received that way. Military discipline. Rates 25 cents a week. Spechial rates to twins. Refined conversation. We Often Wondered Why Young Men Went Astray 103 Reese- Do you know how the slow motion picture was started?” Huff—“No, how?” Reese “A camera-man saw three Scotchmen reaching in their pockets to pay the bill.” THE TRUTH Miss Corns—“Truby, give me a sentence using the word ‘diedem’.” Forker “The ones that drink hooch diadem sight sooner than those that don’t.” Cab Driver —“Miss, give me that bag and I will put it on top of the cab.” Peg Balsiger- -“No. that horse has enough to pull. I’ll hold it on my lap.” Conductor “Fare.” B. Downing—“No. it’s raining now.” Louise “Are you interested in Art?” Olive—“I know him when I see him.” ROMANCE Fie stood on the bridge at midnight. Disturbing my sweet repose. He was a huge mosquito And the bridge was the bridge of my nose. Mr. Coleman—“What did you do before you came here?” Mr. Townsend—”1 was a milliner in a dairy.” Mr. C.—‘‘Impossible, how could you do that?” Mr. T. “I made caps for the milk bottles.” Metz—“I had an awful fright last night.” George — “I know it, I saw you with her.” Banks—“What makes you think that Helen married an athlete?” Williams—“It says in the paper that he walked down the aisle with the bride on his arm.” M. West—“Why did you advise Miss Robert’s to go abroad to study music? She has no talent.” Neighbor—“Yes. I know -but I live next door to her and I hear she is going to start to take lessons.” Jones “What are you doing?” Brown—“Making up jokes.” Jones—“Working for magazine?” Brown “Nope, working in a Beauty Parlor.” some annua Sunday School Teacher—“Give a quotation from the Bible.” D. Roess “And Judas went out and hanged himself. Teacher “Good, give another one.” Dodo—“Go thou and do likewise.” The Man Hunt hotel?” Carolyn—“Yes. floorflusher.” he's still the same old THOUGHTS ABOUT A CAR Dad—-How many miles to the gallon? Mother—What kind of upholstering? Son—How fast can she go? Daughter—Can 1 drive it? Neighbors—How can they afford it? Peg Young “Mercedes bet me that she would get a date with a football player.” Dean —“How much? Peg— Fifty cents, but she got the half back.” Goodwill—“If you would join the service, what would you join?” Hipwell—“The aviation.” Goodwill—“Why?” Hipwell “When I got tired, I could drop out.” Frances — What would you do if you could play the saxaphone as I do?” Lewis—“I’d take lessons.” Habitual—“What’s the idea of putting your thumb in the hooch?” Bootlegger—“Well, if the nail stays on, it's fit to sell.” Miss Mackenzie—“I call my Cicero class the pony express ” Miss Hughes—“Why?” Miss Mackenzie— Because, they all have ponies. Stranger—“Can you direct me to the Senior High School?” Student—“Yes. but it’s the first act of cruelty that I ever did.” Hookins —“Why so sad. Bickel? You look like a tired working man.” Bickel—‘‘I'm worse. I’m a fired working man.” 104 Polly Egbert—“George. I’m not accustomed to calling my chauffeur by his first name, what is your surname? George It is Dearie.’’ Polly— Drive on. George.” Jean— Why aren't you speaking to Jim?” Evelyn— He told me that I ought to get into the swimming race, because I would be able to clean up.” Ramsey— Do you know the difference between a taxi and a street car?” She—“No.” Ramsey— Alright, then we ll take a street car. Gladys—“I’m going to become a manicurist.” Enos— Why?” Gladys— Because, it’s the manicurist that nails her man.” Reynolds claims that all gangsters talk through their gats. Father—“What did you and Ernie talk about last night?” Eva—“Oh, we talked about our kith and kin.” Little Sister— Yeth, pop, I heard ’em, Ernie said, Can I hev a kith! and she said yeth you kin!” Barrett (studying ancient history)— Why do they put B. C. after the dates?” Wade— Because they didn’t know whether the dates were exactly right so they cay— bout correct. Miss Love— Name eleven of Shakespeare's plays.” Benson — Ten nights in a Bar room and The Merchant of Venice.” Miss Stevens—Name an organ of the body.” Brakeman— The tooth.” Miss Stevens—“What kind of an organ is that?” Brakeman—“A grind organ.” Jessie— I spilled some of that acid on my hand and it made it smart. Ruth Irwin— Why not drink some, honey” Miss Love— What do you know about the age of Elizabeth, Galbreath? she asked suddenly, seeing the far-away look on his face. She’ll be nineteen next week.” he answered. O’Day—“No wonder McLain’s a sheik, he's got a clean title to his fliver.” Mott—“Yes. but he’s got a lot of dirty subtitles on it.” Mable Moyar— Why doesn’t he pick up the ball and run?” Web— That’s a dead ball.” Mable— It's no wonder, the way they've kicked it.” Miss Corns—“Give me a sentence using an infinitive.” Mercedes— What's that?” Miss Corns—“Anything with ‘To’ in it.” Mercedes—“Oh! I bought these shoes for $2.98.” CALL ME MISTER” Aged Lady— Say, boy, will you direct me to the bank?” Silverman—“Yes’m, for a quarter.” Lady— That’s high pay. isn’t it?” Henry—“Not so much for a bank director. HISTORICAL” Mabel— We have a fine country club in this town. It’s very exclusive and very old too.” Visitor— That’s real interesting. How old is it?” Mabel—“I really don’t know, but I heard Dad say that he knows a fellow that went around in ’67.” “QUITE STINGY” Chester stood counting his change over and over. Finally the clerk said: “Well, isn’t it right?” Mott— It is; it is, but you be careful young man. for it’s only just the right amount. HONEST” Judge Have you no lawyer to fight your case?” Prisoner— No sir. I am going to tell the truth.” 105 _ “A GREAT CLUE” Motor Cop— So you saw the accident. What was the number of the car that knocked him down? Mr. Coleman—“1 just can’t remember it now. but I remember noticing that if it were multiplied by fifty, the cube root of the product would be equal to the sum of the digits.” Miss Corns— Cubbon, I ’ve seen you twelve times today, in this hall. Don’t let me see you any more. ' John— That's all right. I’m not superstitious.” “HONEST ANYHOW” Auntie—“Howard, if you are a good boy until the next time I see you. I will give you one dollar.” Wagner —“All right. Auntie.” One Week Later: Auntie—“Howard, have you earned your dollar?” Wagner—“I don’t like to cheat so I think 10c will be enough.” Catherine Edwards—“What has four wings but can’t fly? Helen Ross I don’t know.” Catherine— To dead birds.” “LUCKY” Ruth— It sure was windy today. My dress was nearly blown inside-out.” Betty— ‘I’ll bet you were embarrased.” Ruth—“Not me, my sister was wearing it.” Chew tobaccer, soda cracker, Ha! Ha! Ha! Rasberry pudding, peach ice cream. Three cheers for our basket ball team. “FAN PLEASE” Frances— Oh. he’s so romantic,—always calls me 'Fair Lady’.” Holbrook—“Don’t be flattered, that's only a habit. He's a Yellow Cab driver. “WATCH YOURSELF” Reese— Do you believe everything a fool tells you?” Ardelle— No honey, but I like to believe you once in a while.” Marge Cross—“Com’ on, Horner, let’s show ’em how to 'pass’.” Horner—“All right, ‘pass out’.” Breene— What can you use as an argument against a lawyer’s profession?” Sharp— Well, it never makes angels or saints of anyone.” Breene —“Well. I guess the Doctors have the advantage on the lawyers at that. “A COMPLIMENT AFTER ALL” There was a sax player named Sidney Who drank till he ruined a kidney. It shrivelled and shrank As he sat there and drank. But he played a mean sax. now didn’t he? —Imn Null. “LATEST $100,000 SCANDAL” Miss Lisle Stockings sues Mr. Paris Garter for non-support. “A MEAN SLIP” Miss Love— Magdovitz. give me a sentence with pencil in it.” Isadore— I have to wear suspenders or my pants’ll fall down.” “HOT ONE” McLain—“Hear about Griffith’s electrocuting a fellow?” Meddock—“No. how did he do it?” McLain— He handed him a piece of bread with a current in it. Polly Egbert— Why did they bury Abe Lincoln on the Hilltop? Jean E. Reid— I don’t know.” Polly— Because he was dead.” Miss Gealy—“James, have you whispered today?” Hadley—“Only wuns’t.” M iss Gealy—“Eleanor, should James say that?” Eleanor—“No mam. he should have said twice.” “WISE BOY” Klase I know where horses come from. ” Roess—“Do you? Where?” Klase “Yes. because I saw a man just finishing one, he was driving nails in its feet.” KNOWS SCHOOL SUBJECTS Officer—“What’s the matter with you. Pull out of here.” Betty Rynd—“Don’t get hard. 1 am a High School graduate.” Officer—“What did you ever study?” Betty—“Domestic Science.” Officer—“No wonder you make jams.” you can't see through our jokes---we 'll get you a perforated copy Hast ®$JiU anti Testament of t )t ClaS£ of 1928 We, the members of the Senior Class of 1928 of the 0. C. H. S. of Oil City, Pennsylvania, the pioneer oil producing center of the United States, do hereby draw up our last will and testament. This faithful class, consisting of men,women, and mostly children, wish to bequeath unto our sub-normal undergraduates, the following: 1. The smoke-covered structure of the O. C. H. S. 2. The drowsy hours spent in the study hall. 3. The honors due but not received. 4. Miss Love’s mother-like tenderness and patience to all students. 3. The vacant desks that accommodated us as receptacles for waste paper. 6. The old worn text books that have served us and the many classes B. C. 7. The many periods spent in the detention hall. 8. The daily conferences in the principal’s office. 9. The good will of the faculty who have tediously worked, day after day, in preparation for our future. We did comprehend that if we did not sufficiently “gripe” the faculty that they would just as sufficiently “gripe” us. We employed all our fiendish qualities to meet this noble end. One of the fiendish actions of our class was leading Miss Cribbs into a long discussion, thus avoiding the main topic of the day. In accordance with these above stated reasons, the following number of the stately and learned body do bequeath to the certain young and irresponsible Juniors, these ensuing liabilities, habits, and vices. 1. Roy Schorman gives unto Chuck Perry some of his height and unto Harold Conrad his over-abundant weight. 2. Loraine Naugle bequeaths unto some unfortunate Junior some of his unusual intelligence and his derby to Mr. Ralston. 3. Francis Rockwell hereby donates to Harry Lytle his gum chewing habit to take the place of tobacco. 4. Betty Hegedus gives to Ida Goodwill her loquaciousness. 5. A. Horner bequeaths her basketball ability and pep to her fighting companion Marge Cross, that she may be the star of '29. 6. Boyd Carll gives Ralston’s good-will to Dean Conrad. Bill Borland gives his ability to sheik the women to Orville Bickel. A1 Foreman gives his ability as president to the succeeding Senior Howard Wagner wishes to give the comb that kept his hair so well groomed to “And How.” In witness thereof we set our hand and seal to this most valuable document, the last Will and Testament of the Class of 1928. John Wren Dot Fink 107 109 WHERE TO? QCHWSHARPSVILLE WHAT PACES! BABES IN THE WOODS'' WHERE'S AL HE AND SHE HOOD WARMER 110 BORLAND LUMBER COMPANY Lumber Yard and Planing Mill LUMBER SASH DOORS PLASTER GLASS AND BUILDER’S HARDWARE SPECIALTY OF HIGH GRADE INTERIOR FINISH STAIR WORK AND STORE FRONTS BRICK LIME CEMENT TILE BLOCKS PAINTS OILS • 1 J ••• ••• � « � J � J J ••• � J 1 J � J� «£♦ � J 111 •j� )• � « • « � « � « ••• � « � « � « � « � « • « � • � « � « • ••• ••• � � • « � « � « • � « � « • « • � « � ♦ � � « � � • « ••• ••• • J� J� � J J« J • ] ■ DETROIT JEWEL STOVES GAINADAY WASHERS DEFERED PAYMENT ARRANGE- MENTS See the Newest SELLERS ROME DE LUX BED SPRINGS SIMMONS BEDS COMPLETE HOME OUTFITS MILLER FURNITURE CO. 15 SENECA STREET OIL CITY, PA. • • ••• • • • • ••• «g� «g� •••• ••• ••• •••••• . • .j.••• ••• .j. •••••• • • • ♦ ♦ • %• v • v • ♦I ! !• -I !♦ ••• ♦♦♦ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• As a graduate of her High School, Oil City is proud of you. It s up to you to “Live up to your lithograph” and be proud of your City. Tomorrow you may take your place among the leaders of the oil industry, like many other oil citizens have done. Then you will come to know— TRANSIT PUMPS And be proud of them as Oil City products— Even as you are. I • • 1 !• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• • • •;« ••• ••• • ••• • • ♦;� ;• ••• ••• .j..v-: 1 12 ! ••• • • ••• • ••• ••• ••• � • ••• ••• ••• ••• • � ••• •« • « •« • � « « ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• v 1 1 «5 ••• ••• ••• ••• ! J PF.P POWER Af highest grade oil in the world CORECO Gasoline Motor Oils Greases CORECO PASSED THROUGH 2 •I4 THE “TRY-OUT” STAGE YEARS AGO. | THAT’S WHY IT SATISFIES TODAY. f US Years of Service and Quality V MILEAGE NO CARBON § 1 v v v v v v ••• • • ;« !• I« V ••• V V v v • . v v ••• •••••• ••• ••• ••• ••••••.;. ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• . • ••• ••• . . ■ � . • . ••• ••• .;. ••«. 7 v V ||. .J. . . • . . • . . . � « ••• . . . . . . 1 4 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 $ 4 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 4 f 4 ♦ ♦ i ♦ « 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Judge— So you robbed the restaurant because you were hungry. Why didn’t you take somthing to eat instead of the money?” Prisioner— Yer honor. I always like to pay for what I eat.” Miss Meditz— Do you like Shakespeare?” Wade George—“No mam. Neer Beer.” UNFORTUNATE This happened during a review in the Problems of Democracy class: Miss Cribbs—“Is there anything that I didn't ask about?” Ana Benson Yes, the Bill of Rights. Miss Cribbs—“Tell us about them, I forgot them.” Anna—“So did I.” IT’S THE TRUTH Ralston—“What do we know when it’s 0° F?” Joe Guyton— That it’s real cold. NEVER ASK ONE LIKE THIS Mr. Ralston— If I stand on my head, blood rushes to it very rapidly, doesn’t it?’ Cavanaugh— Yes. sir.” Ralston— But I stand on my feet all day and it never affects them, why is that?” Gene— Well, your feet aren’t empty. v ❖ ❖ ? ” i t ! X v |i� )«•) •♦ ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• j� ••• v � ••• •! THE PETROLEUM TELEPHONE COMPANY I 13 V V ❖ ❖ ❖ Ma e the Put-out With a Dependable D M Our assortment of D. M. Gloves and Mitts includes the same models that are used by 58 catchers, 24 first basemen and 299 infielders and outfielders in the Big Leagues. Ruth, Hornsby, The Warners and, in fact, most every Big Star in Major League Baseball today uses a D. M. See their favorite models in our store. We have a complete line of Base Balls, Bats, Masks, Gloves, Mitts, Protectors, Shoes, Uniforms, etc., also a complete line of D. M. and Wright Ditson Tennis Goods. SEEP BROS. JESSE A. LEVENSOHN CONFECTIONERY CIGARS MAGAZINES SOFT DRINKS WHERE SPRING AND PLUMER STREETS MEET “CASH” Student Lass—“What is the price of a pair of gloves?” Wise Salesman—“One kiss.” Student—“Then give me three pairs, and my grandmother will pay you. — “BETTER GO BACK” Mr. Bromley—‘‘Howard, how do you like '• school?” Howard ‘‘All right, but our teacher isn't •: very well educated.” Mr. B. — “Why?” Howard -‘‘Well, she always asks me how •: to spell different words.” “CIRCUMSTANCES UNDERSTOOD” | Marian—“But, mother, I couldn’t come ') when you called me. I was with George. Mrs. Holbrook—“Yes, Marian, 1 realize the position you were in.” M. Hinkson— My grandfather lived to be 90 and never used glasses.” J. Sharp— Well, lots of people prefer to drink from a bottle.” Mr. Mitchell—“How can a yellow mark, produced by a caustic action of nitric acid upon the skin, be removed?” Jerry Campbell—“It can be removed by sandpaper.” « i : ♦ « f ♦ t I 14 •• ••• V V ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Remember— KAY FITS YOU Yes Sir, since 1899 KAY has been busy fitting Oil City’s best dressed men, so you don’t gamble when you have KAY tailor your clothes, as our Hand Workmanship, Fitting and Woolens have stood the test of time. You will find our prices no higher then near-fit hand-me-downs, yet fitting and workmenship far superior, and if we don’t fit you to your satisfaction you don’t have to accept the suit. Our Big Values are_ A $33.00 all wool suit and $26.50 silk lined topcoat. Will you look at our big stock before you purchase your next suit. KAY CLOTHES ARE MADE “RITE” HERE THE KAY TAILORS, 209 CENTER ST. - - OIL CITY, PA. ! Second Floor “Over The High Rents” ; ❖ BUICK SALES AND SERVICE WASHING STORAGE ACCESSORIES % % MOORE’S ELECTROPURE MILK ICE CREAM Weaver Garage Co. 31-35 MAIN STREET ! MOORE BROS. % % ELM STREET X i ♦ •: : • • • • • ••• ♦ ♦ ♦ ••• ♦ v v • ••• ••• • ♦ ♦ 115 ❖ keep pace with high school doings THROUGH THE COLUMNS OF Wtje 2M Cttp Pt arti OIL CITY’S ONLY EVENING PAPER A HOME PAPER FOR HOME FOLKS The world’s foremost Comic Artists and Feature Writers are daily contributors. � « • ••• ••• ••• • • • • • A NECESSITY Mr. Townsend—“Rodgers, does a man have to support his wife?” Myron— Oh. I don’t know.” Townsend— Well, you ought to find out pretty soon, before it’s too late. Hoy— Did you ever see the sea sick? Schorman—“No, but I saw the ocean blue.” Effie— What are cosmetics?” Cal—“Peach preserves. Ralston—“Where do they use electric fuses? C. Henderson— In the cellar.” V ❖ Miss Pinney—“John, if you don’t keep quiet, you'll be flying right out the door.” Wren—“That’s all right. I’m a Wren anyhow. “SCORE ONE” Townsend—“Theophilus, if a check was paid out after banking hours, would the bank be held liable for the money?” Theophilus No.” Townsend—“If the writer called at 5:00 o’clock at the bank, to stop payment, whom would he talk to? Theophilus— The janitor.” v t % ❖ • • • • • • • ♦ ♦ • ❖ i • « . . . . • • • • • • • ❖ • • • • • • ❖ ❖ • • • • ❖$ ❖ % Are You Content with Your | Knowledge and Satisfied | with Your Opinion? | If so, you are done for. There is no more dangerous state of mind to be in than that, parti-cularly when it comes to boil- ers. The wise attitude to maintain here is one of curiosity. Be curious about boil- £ ers—everlastingly curious! | MANUFACTURERS OF “OIL I CITY” BOILERS FOR SCHOOLS I OIL CITY BOILER WORKS £ % OIL CITY. PENNSYLVANIA !• •? • • •: .;..% WE MODERNS! ••« ©• An Editorial from The Printz Co. £ ondemned, censored and the choice topic of conversa-tion of our conservative elders who throw their hands up in holy terror about our seeming lack of convention, etc. we must stick together and keep our heads, tho they be bloody, unbowed. Of Course -- Ninety-nine per cent, of their anxiety is needless, they don’t seem to realize that we have arrived—to stay, and that our course is but a radical departure from the old, for a newer, bigger and better youth. Tho with the respect that only youth can have for elders, we graciously heed their warnings. However — Why worry, we know that we are O. K. and that we will come out on top. As long as we can get all the smart snappy things that Printz’s have, we know that we will be dressed style-right. Here’s to the Modern Youth, may he forever lighten our hearts with his infectious personality. T. A. P. THE PRINTZ CO. INCORPORATED 117 'LUCY'DEAROLPH 'HOWDY' WAGNER MARLEA DAVIES I 18 As You Go Through Life-- REMEMBER THAT THERE IS SO LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST OF THE BEST AND THE ORDINARY, AND SO MUCH DIFFERENCE IN THE VALUE, THAT BUYING THE BEST WILL PAY BIG DIVIDENDS. LUBRICATION IS THE WORLD’S FINEST CRUDE OIL BROUGHT TO MOTOR OIL PERFECTION IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST REFINERY OPERATING ON THIS HIGH GRADE CRUDE EXCLUSIVELY. Pennzoil Dealers Everywhere 1 19 C. H. SMITH SONS’ CO. -OIL CITY’S GREATEST STORE V-Line Hosiery IN COLORS LOVELIER THAN EVER—AND PATTERNED AT ANKLE AND HEEL, WITH DESIGNS THAT ARE LOVELIEST OF ALL ! There’s a charm to Gordon Hosiery that everybody feels—and that’s because their interesting lines are designed for artistic effect, not mere novelty SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT “SMITHS” Gordon n VENGOLD THE NAME YOU GO BY WHEN YOU GO TO BUY ICE CREAM 120 “A GOOD DIVER” Hipwell was showing his ability as a diver. He dove down and when he came up, found he had been under for minutes, and said, Gee, I’ll bet that’s the record around here.’’ Banks— No. last year a fellow dove in and hasn’t come up yet.” “PAY AS YOU LEARN” Prohibition Officer—“Boy, I’ll give you five dollars if you show me where I can get a pint of hootch.” Boy— All right, give me the five.’’ Officer— Wait ’till we come back.” Boy—“Mr. when you go up on Chestnut Street, you’re not coming back. “FATHER TIME” History Teacher— Vera, name all the Presidents that U. S. has had.” Vera named all but thirteen. Teacher—“Young lady, when I was your age, I could name them all.” Leyland—“Yes, but there weren’t nearly so many of them.” The girl’s father had lots of money and knew what it really was worth. So when Hadley asked for his daughter’s hand, the father asked: If I had no money would you want to marry her?” Jim—“Certainly.” Father— All right, get out. I want no half-wits in my house.” � « � « � « ••• � « ••• ••• «J� •$ f ❖ $ • f '❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖• , I I' J J J ! 5 ! i I ! I ! I X ! ! � ! � ? GRADUATING THE FOURTIETH CLASS AFTER THE GAMES, FOLLOW THE CROWD AND CELEBRATE AT ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ♦ ♦ Hello Fellows ! Have you dated the girl for the “Prom?” Better get busy! Meantime, if you need a snappy suit, a smart shirt, a classy tie—well, you know, Mike has them. Always glad to see you. BESSES' MICHAEL POTTS YOUNG MEN’S SHOP Next to Arlington Hotel •j� � j� ••• ••• � « ••• � « � � � • ••• j� • V A S A FOR SHOES AND HOSIERY SEE LEVI fif CO. .;. .;. .;. .;. . 121 Does Friendship Really Count in Business? Quite a long time ago someone said, “there is no friendship in business.” He couldn’t have been thinking very hard when he said it because nothing was ever farther from the truth. The business of our store has been built up entirely on friendship— the sincere kind that tries to give our customers just a little more than a square deal. The very future of this Town depends on the friendship of the surrounding community, and we who serve in its stores should remember that every discourteous and selfish act on our part hurts our own future; every kind and thoughtful act is just another stone to build up mutual prosperity. Let’s make 1928 a big year for community development. We can do it if we’ll all pull together. “Quality—Always at a Saving” 212 Center St., Oil City, Pa. � « ••• ••• • « . • ••• , � ••• ••• ••• ••• • ••• ... ••• � • •! .j, ••• ••• ••• ••• . . . . $ 4 i • ❖ i • 4 i ) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ FOR THE LOVE O’MIKE EAT MORE MEAT And Then Read The Oil Can EDWARD ROESS COMPANY 35 SENECA STREET If You're ‘MU-SICK’ j Let Us PRESCRIBE For You 4 4 4 Take one of the following “Drops” at least once daily (more if found {i necessary)— “DROP” IN AND HEAR THE t NEW HITS THE MELODY SHOPPE } VICTOR, BRUNSWICK, COLUMBIA 4 202 Elm St., Oil City, Pa., Phone 186 J 4 A • !♦ Z 1 !• ••• ••• ••• ••• ♦ « ••• v •' 122 REID OIL FIELD MACHINERY 34 YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA, U. S. A. BRANCHES IN ALL ACTIVE FIELDS 4 v 4 v • • 4 4 •!' 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A “FIRST AID” Wife—“Goodness, John, baby’s swallowed the ink. Cubbon—“Well, unless it's important, can’t you use pencil?” “A GOOD IDEA” Officer—“Go back, can’t you see this is a one way street?” V. Shoemaker—“Well, I only want to go one way.” “YE OLDEN DAYS” Sunderland - Eleanor, did you hear about Saltzman’s scheme for making beer. He’s buying up all the crickets in town.” Quinn—“What’s his idea?” Henry—“Why to get the hops out of them, of course.” Norman Wolcott was engaged in a fight and had the other fellow on the ground, pounding him fast and furiously. Walz—“Let him up. You ought to be ashamed of yourself for hitting him when he's down.” Wolcott—“I will not. If you had as hard a time as I did to get him down, you wouldn’t let him up either.” H. Ross—“Your neck reminds me of a typewriter.” F. Shepherd —“Why so?” H. Ross—“Underwood.” THE LYRIC THEATRE THE BEST FEATURE ATTRACTIONS AND VAUDEVILLES ' ' v !• • ••• ••• 123 • . Fourteen Years Ago- j 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 fourteen years, QUAKER STATE MOTOR OILS have been used in every make of car without a single known failure. J A record? Yes. Earned by maintaining for fourteen years, a con- | tinuous guaranteed uniform high quality—this oil never varies. QUAKER STATE MEDIUM MOTOR OIL is 100 per cent, pure Pennsylvania lubricant—Super-refined. Super-refining removes the non-viscous content present in ordinary motor oils—at least 25 per cent, of the whole—thus giving you “An Extra Quart In Every Gallon.” There are over 400 distributing warehouse stocks and 80,000 dealers £ in the UNITED STATES handling QUAKER STATE. QUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CO. OIL CITY, PENNA. ❖ • ❖ ❖ A New Ford. : An excellent graduation present. y Also an excellent place to put your first earnings. And be sure to remember, a used Ford for $10.00 and up to take on a - graduation trip. W. W. JEFFREY Authorized Ford Dealer « • ••• • « ••• • ♦ ♦ ••• • « S. S. RAYMOND COMPANY “MASTER CLEANERS” OIL CITY FRANKLIN TITUSVILLE $ i s' s' s' s' i i t f i i i i i s' ,s s' s' i A 124 ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 4 A ♦ 4 4 ♦ 4 ♦ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ■:• 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 “(9 City High Students Are Cordially Invited To Visit Veach s ! WHEN a high school student thinks of a Furniture Store, he (or she) usually thinks of rows of dressers and stoves and such, lined up like tin soldiers, uninteresting piles of rugs and what not? (We know—because, you see, we once “crammed” for history and English exams ourselves). VEACH’S is NOT an ordinary furniture store! Veach’s IS first of all an ORGANIZATION! An organization of over 50 people trained in one of the oldest of arts—the furnishing, decorating and beautifying of HOMES! Secondly, Veach’s is a complete Home Furnishing Store. BECAUSE we know that “O. C. H. S.” Students realize the importance the Home plays in the formation of character—the part it plays in health and happiness, we extend a most cordial invitation to every student, their teachers and parents to visit us. You’ll enjoy seeing the beautiful things here, from the objects of art from all over the world to the displays of the brilliant new furniture styles. Welcome! OIL CITY’S GREAT FURNITURE STORE 4 4 44 125 PHOTOS IN THIS “OIL CAN” MADE BY US ART NOUVEAU STUDIO OIL CITY, PA. “STUDIO, HOME AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY” PHONE—865-X 1148-G CRESCENT I RESTAURANT z ❖ ❖ GOLDEN WAFFLES % ! FINE LUNCHEONS 209 SENECA STREET t ROSEN’S STORE FINE CANDIES SODA FOUNTAIN TOBACCO MAGAZINES NEWS STAND Fifteen years of Business in this Location STATE 1st ST. OIL CITY, PA. 126 I ! I George P. Fleckenstein Phone 302 ❖ FLECKENSTEIN I GARAGE I GABRIEL SNUBBERS SALES and SERVICE ♦ « 1 V V V 1 V V 1 V V •: V V V v V V V V V v v v v v v v v v v v v v v • 2 Butternut Bread BREAD IS THE STAFF OF LIFE EAT MORE OF IT t 2 RELIEF ST. OIL CITY, PA. % • HAYS BAKERY CORNER STATE FRONT i % .;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..; I • • Z ♦ • • 2 THE CENTRAL GRILL J. W. STRAUB, Prop. SENECA ST. ■tBSSSP No better refreshment can be offered than a heaping dish of wholesome Ice Cream after eating your dinner here. Our home-cooked meals are delightful and bracing, they will bring you back to our establishment. Our menu on Sunday offers a great variety of feeds most tastefully prepared. ❖ i V ❖ • V THE LEWIS HARDWARE COMPANY HARDWARE THAT WEARS HARD ❖ 127 W. H. CORRIN RECOMMENDS THE GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS 2-4 MAIN STREET : • • • • • • PHONE 153 • • % “BEST IN THE ROOM” 5 Mrs. Hackett was tilling a guest how smart ••• John was when John came in. ❖ Mrs. —“John. I hope you are getting X along well in school, and that you are at the head of the class.” John—“Don’t worry, mom. I am. Mrs. —“That’s it. right near the top, isn’t it?” John—“Yep. front seat near the window; X also next to the radiator.” i ❖ ♦ ❖ “A LEAP YEAR CONFESSION My dear and most respected sir. I send you this, your love to stir; Perhaps you’ll think this a little funny. But 1 must have either man or money. Now if you think I am a dandy Just send me a box of Booth’s best candy; But if for me there is no hope Please send instead six feet of rope; Sent with lots of love and kisses From one who would like to be your missus. “CORRECT” Mr. Mitchell— Name some liquid that won’t freeze. Mackey—“Hot water.” Horner's dates are fruits; and beaus, rainbows. ❖ • t I V I W. M. DEYOE CO. ! t i ••• « ►❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖•I f ° rists )fou will like your printing better if we print it for you This “OIL CAN” is a Derrick Product ! THE DERRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY Printers Rulers Bookbinders OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA V ...... ... ... ... ..., 129 :• • • • ♦ • • • ••• • ♦ • ❖ ❖ • ♦ • • • ❖ ••• An OIL CAN may be a book But better for to take a look For often the margin may be small Then INSURANCE is needed to cover all. BETTER SEE • 08® DONALD GALBREATH Alias JESSE JAMES ♦ ••• IN 1872 — there was a refinery on the property of the Crystal Oil Works. Owing to the need of reconstruction to meet new needs it was not operated after 1877. In 1877, the construction of the present refinery of the Crystal Oil Works was commenced and very shortly was 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. 4 f 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 GASOLINE KEROSENE | LUBRICATING OILS i J. A. FAWCETT V. D. SELDEN 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4444 The Graduation Gifts Supreme A Diamond! In the diamond s ageless beauty, lies all the love or regard that prompts your gift. A Watch! But it must be more than simply a watch. Youthful smartness, accuracy, and the pride of possessing the best You can also find many moderate priced gifts in our stock that the graduate will be pleased to receive. HARVEY FRITZ The Hallmark Jeweler tf % ••• � •« • « Books, Stationery, Leather Goods, Greeting Cards, Party Favors, Office Equipment ,j, .•« . .•« •. .• .% I | | ❖ We are making an effort % ❖ n- • ❖ ❖ at all times to give % | the motorist ❖ ! ! BETTER SERVICE ! ❖ ❖ ❖ • 1 ' 08© ' ♦ ❖ ❖ WALLACE ARLINGTON BUILDING EAGAN AND McMullen TWO STATIONS EAST SECOND AND LIBERTY STREETS RELIEF STREET V V ................;..................................... £ £.;. .;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;..;. 131 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS, FEBRUARY 28th, 1928 RESOURCES LIABILITIES Loans and Discounts....$2,042,113.55 Bonds and Securities......... 369,692.80 Banking House, Furn. Fix. 145,888.25 Redemption Fund ................. 2,500.00 Cash and Due from Banks.... 264.172.76 Other Resources ................. 7,785.11 Capital Stock ..............$ Surplus ..................... Undivided Profits ........... Reserved for Int. Taxes, Dep. Circulation ................. Deposits .................... Rediscounts ................. Other Liabilities ........... 125.000. 00 225.000. 00 21,302.99 45.844.41 49,650.00 2,276.083.91 89,196.95 74.21 V V ♦ V • V V V ❖ V V V $2,832,152.47 OFFICERS Edmond C. Breene.............President James Hasson .......... Vice-President D. J. Cavanaugh ....... Vice-President Gordon Cumming ............... Cashier W. W. Stevens, Asst. Cashier Trust Off. Lester Fry ............. Asst. Casheir • • •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• J� ••• v J ••• v %• $2,832,152.47 DIRECTORS ❖ V Wm. J. Breene J. K. Earp ? Edmond C. Breene S. Y. Ramage D. J. Cavanaugh P. C. Beers James Hasson Ernest Fichte $ D. O. Moran A. B. Jobson • P. F. Fleckenstein | I i • • • • v ♦ • • • ♦ • • • • • • • • • ❖ • • • v v v v v v ► ••• ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••• • ••• ❖ ❖ ♦ . . . • . ♦ • • . • • • HUFF AND McLAIN, Barnstormers MR. HERBERT MITCHELL Professor of Chenistry : ❖ ♦ ❖ ♦ t ❖ ❖ £ ♦ ♦ ♦ £ • ♦ f ❖ A. C. WEBSTER “Better Shoes and Hosiery ARLINGTON BLOCK OIL CITY. PENNA. ••• ❖ v ❖ ❖ v • • • • v • ♦ • ♦ • • ♦ • 132 Invest in the Progress of the Community Equip your home and business for complete Electric Service CITIZENS LIGHT POWER CO. If It’s Electric - -It's Modern 133 Nathan E. Morgan OPTOMETRIST Lenses Duplicated Eyes Examined White Gold Frames WHO! WHO! WREN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. HOWARD ( HIMSELF) WAGNER Editor-in-Chief w FOR GRADUATION A Hart, Schaffner Marx Suit with 2 pairs pants $35.00 CHANDLER SALES and SERVICE MAX JACOBS 233 SENECA STREET G. L. PRESSEY 349 SENECA ST. PHONE 170-X 134 HUPMOBILE ❖ ❖ •• •• 6 AND 8 •• STEWART TRUCKS I % i BOYLE MOTOR COMPANY 312 SENECA STREET. PHONE 3334 You are assured of better Service, Higher Quality and Lower Prices For consistent Quality bring your next Prescription Here IT WILL BE CAREFULLY FILLED BY REGISTERED DRUGGISTS ! i ■ SPALDING METZ 1 CUT RATE DRUG STORE | 115 Sycamore St. Oil City, Pa. $ HELEN GORDON Garments of Distinction Graduation Dress, Class Night Dress, Prom Frocks 18 Seneca St. Oil City, Pa. 135 THE TRAMP DOG TRAINER -JESSEtTAMES-H 0. C. H.S. vs. FRANKLIN 0.0.H.S. vs. GREENVILLE WHAT i 'BUCANEERS Of CABfN n 136 Down at PAYNE’S 'IVhere the Gang Hangs Out” The Place Where You Meet’em! The Place Where You Greet’em! The Place Where You Eat’em! C. L. PAYNE 18 E. FIRST STREET. CONFECTIONERY OIL CITY, PA. % ❖ A ♦ ♦ • • • • ♦ • • • • • ♦ ♦ • ♦ • ❖ ♦ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ � « t ❖ ROUSEVILLE V A • • ❖ 1 A George IV. Osman ♦ COOPERAGE CO. ❖ % ♦ A V v ••• «-tiSBOn, % • ❖ ROUSEVILLE, PA. ! X ❖ PLUMBING f Manufacturers of ! i A AND I I | • HEATING | f TIGHT BARREL I ❖ x t ❖ ■ I A A I COOPERAGE f • I ♦ • i ❖ i t ? | •’ '• v v •!« v v • v v v • v v • v v v v v v • v • • t OIL CITY, PA. ? X ❖ f j 137 CANDIES ICE CREAM RESTAURANT i I the two best places to eat—at home I t t AND THE SUGAR BOWL | I I | SELECTION QUALITY CANDIES, MADE IN | | THAT HOME-MADE WAY | I ❖ THE SUGAR BOWL 12 SENECA STREET. PHONE 900 : : : � : :♦ � : :• :• :• : :- r : � : � :• � :• : : •:� : � : : :• - • •:� ♦: •: - :• - :� • •, GIFTS AND GOWNS FOR GRADUATES m Naomi's Shoppe |. % ? THE PLACE TO BOWL ! ©®sw PITLER’S BILLIARD PARLOR % 30 Spring St. Oil City, Pa. % $ • .... $ 138 THE ARLINGTON HOTEL Is “Your Hotel” AND WORTHY OF YOUR PATRONAGE ARLINGTON HOTEL DINNING ROOM Club Breakfasts......35c.-75c. Excellent Noon Luncheons. . . .73c. Evening or Sunday Dinner. . .$1.00 DIRECTION F. J. ACKERMAN ❖ {• ■ • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ . • • • • ♦ t ♦ i ♦ “WIDE BOTTOMED TROUSERS” The youth seated himself in the dentist's chair. He wore a wonderful striped shirt, and a more wonderful checked suit, and had a vacant stare that goes with both. The dentist looked at the assistant. “I'm afraid to give him gas. he said. “Why.” asked the assistant. “Well.” said the dentist, how can I tell when he’s unconscious. Miss Cribbs— How old is the electric chair?” R. Irwin—“So old it got Grey overnight.” Frances— Al. do you like eggs? A1—“Yes. sure. Frances— Exit. then. Miss Cribbs—“Raymond, if you had J4 of an apple, would you have a whole apple?” Bickle— No, but you’d have the biggest half. Polly—“Darling. • Husband— What is it, my love?” p0l]y— Don’t be silly. Jack, I was only calling Fido. EARP KELLEY | LUMBER CO. I “EVERYTHING FOR GOOD BUILDING” 275 ELM STREET PHONE 556 t 140 The New COL. DRAKE THEATRE “The fVonder Theatre of North western Pennsylvania ’ ’ 2000 SEATS De Luxe Shows Col. Drake Orchestra Hear the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ DIRECTION OF VEMARK THEATRE COMPANY FOR GRADUATION A Fine Wrist Watch Parker Fountain Pen Leather Pocketbook Diamond Ring Gus F. Roess Sons Co. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Warehouse and Office 706 WEST FRONT STREET PHONE 4358 Sand, Common Brick, Gravel, Face Brick, Cement, Building Tile, Plaster, Sewer Pipe, Lime, Metal Lath, Sterner's Jewelry Store Phone 767-G 2 Seneca St. Metal Building Specialties and Truscon Products 141 :• • MONEY $25.00 to $300.00 QUICK LOAN SERVICE Loans made on furniture and pianos. If you owe a balance on your furniture or owe rent, grocer, doctor or other bills, we will advance you enough money to pay them off and by so doing you will have but one small payment to make each month. :: Union Loan Co.. Inc. SECOND FLOOR I. O. O F. BLDG. EAGAN’S OIL CITY, PA. PHONE 915 FOR REFRESHMENTS AND HOME-MADE CANDIES J. A. BENEKOS CENTER AND ELM STREETS :• .;.. THE � OLD RELIABLE HOUSE PHONE 243-244 Brown’s Boot Shops SHOES OF THE HOUR FOR EVERY HOUR For any hour of the day, for any occasion, our wide selections offer you the correct shoe, styled to the hour and often in advance of it.— Moderate Prices, too. Buy At Brown’s and Save Brown's Boot Shops SHOES AND HOSIERY 211 CENTER STREET 142 Stetson Hats, Eagle Shirts, Interwoven Hose, Sport Sweaters, Sport Knickers, Hickok Belts VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN THE 1.0.0. F. BLDG. Youngmen with an interest in good apperance, may turn to us for the Clothes and Accessories preferred by the foremost university men, tailored and made only in the most exacting way and priced with the utmost moderation. 220 SENECA ST. OIL CITY, PA. ► v 1 ♦!« ••• ••• ••• � � � « ♦ « « • « • • ♦ • « ♦ « • THE YELLOW FRONT ECKERD'S CUT RATE STORE ■ • I • • • 16 SENECA STREET “ALWAYS SELL FOR LESS” 4 ! V - “DIRECT MALE” , First Person—“Shoemaker seems quite • gone on the postman.’’ Second Person—“Gone?” Do you know , what the girl does! She posts a letter to her- • self every night so as to make sure he’ll call the next morning. “MR. C. OHIO , Miss Leyda—“Who discovered America?” ■ C. Perry—“Mr. Ohio.” Miss Leyda No, Columbus discovered , America. C. Perry—“Yes’m. but Columbus was his first name.” ■ “HIS INTERPRETATION” Huff and his girl were rambling around town • one evening when they came to the Lyric Theatre. He ran his eyes over the front of the building. They rested on a title in large letters. THE WOMAN PAYS.” Huff exclaimed, I think we ll go in here. John Wren (in street car)— Why don’t you put your feet where they belong? Kippy S.—“If I did. you wouldn’t be able • to sit down for a month. , Visitor— Does Mr. Forker, a student, live here?” Landlady—“Well. Mr. Forker lives here. , but I thought he was a night watchman. •I • � � v � V V •% ••• •« ••• ••• 143 ❖ ❖ HOMES ❖ A OF ALL TYPE CONSTRUCTION ♦ SEE OUR PLAN SERVICE Phone 4331 t i I ♦ EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING DELIVERED ANYWHERE RICHMAN’S R. L. WAY of ’24 14 WOOLWORTH BLDG PHONE 2932 I ❖ v F. M. BEICHNER FRESH and SMOKED MEATS QUALITY MEATS Analysis of business in Oil City alone: 1925— 1100 Garments 1926— 1875 Garments 1927— 2020 Garments 1928— 3 mo.—978 Garments 1928—9 mo.— ? ? THE RICHMAN BROS. CO. 1600 E. 55th St. CLEVELAND, OHIO CLOTHES v • • • •• SANITARY MARKET CONDITIONS PRICES RIGHT PHONE ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION X 111 East First St. PHONE 1314 $ .;. ❖ 144 Creative Ability Creative ability is among the most highly prized of man’s 1 accomplishments because it is so essentially the expression ■ of his thinking, imaginative self. In reative ability we look ; for that personal pride in the results, which lifts the product ! into a class of its own. The desire to create is so deeply intrenched in man that it is to be found in almost every walk of ; man’s endeavors. Whether it be a sculptured bronze or a I pair of shoes, the mark of original, creative effort is the hall- ; mark of quality. Whatever we are doing, let us make of it a ;; creation, for then we can know that we have done our best. :: Yours truly, EDWARDS BROS., INC. Dry Goods, Garments, Millinery H. C. YOUNG ' GIFTS WILLARD BATTERIES | f- ! � . | THAT PLEASE THE | 1 GRADUATES | AND [• Here you will find a large RADIO POWER UNITS • : : « ! selection of attractive ;; and appropriate ! • • GIFTS • I. R. Grimm, Jeweler 10 E. FRONT STREET | il ; CORNER 1st and STATE STS. ;; ! � ' ■ Jfine Canbies SPRING STREET • • •• • 1 v • � ♦ ••• ••• ••• ’• ••• ••• “Why didn’t you write that composition?” asked Mr. Smith of Doris Reardon, who had come unprepared to English Class. “Cause.” replied Doris, thinking up an excuse. cause my hand was lazy.” Traveler— Your son threw a stone at me,” Mr. Borland—“Did he hit you?” Traveler—“No. Mr. Borland Well, then he wasn’t my boy. Grady (after Riley has fallen five stories)— Are yez dead, Pat? Riley—“Oi am. Grady— Shure. yer such a liar, Oi don't know whether to believe yez or not.” Riley—“Shure. that proves Oi’m dead. Ye wudn’t dare to call me a liar if Oi wur aloive. Caterpillars are the most voracious of all living creatures.” said a naturalist. “In a month a caterpillar will eat about 600 times its weight.” Whereupon an old lady who was somewhat deaf, interposed, “Whose boy did you say he was?” Mandy “I want to be procrastinated at de nex’ cornah.” Street Car Conductor— You want to be what?” Mandy—“Now don’ get mad; I had to look it up in de dictionary maself befo’ I foun' out dat ‘procrastinate’ means to put off. V n V v ❖ V V V A V V � ♦ ♦ « ••• • • • Welker Maxwell GET THE HABIT TRADE AT THE SOUTH SIDE DRY GOODS HOUSE ❖ A WARREN MOTOR COMPANY ! STUDEBAKER AND ERSKINE MOTOR CARS 15 EAST FIRST ST. PHONE 1722 OIL CITY, PA. ’ • v • • 146 KRAMER WAGON CO OIL CITY, - - - PA. Manufacturers of TRUCK BODY EQUIPMENT AUTO BODY REFINISHING BODY AND FENDER REPAIRING NICKEL AND SILVER PLATING •!• ❖ I HERE'S YOUR CUE!” 1 ❖ ;i; Meet the fellows who I i know Sports and talk ❖ ❖ Sports and— ❖ I “SHOOT POOL” I AT ! Our Reputation Has been founded on the solid foundation of satisfied customers. We are envious of our reputation. I Norton's Pool Room % ❖ ❖ $ I STATE ST. OIL CITY, PA. % • RIVERSIDE MILLS $ 32-34 W. FRONT ST. PHONE 44 § • • � j« • � j« ••• ••• ••• • � j • � • • 147 | School Days — Then Hrhatf | SUCCESS OR FAILURE?—A SERIOUS QUESTION f ••• j; The choice is plain, will you reach ❖ ••• v ? your goal and hold it? % ❖ X f “If you want to know whether you are going to be a sue- cess or failure in life, you can easily find out. 1 he test is simple and infalliable. Are you able to save money? £ If not, drop out. You will lose. You may not think it £ but you will lose as sure as you live. The seed of success is not in you.” t | —James J. Hill. | | WILL YOU SUCCEED? | I THE OIL CITY NATIONAL BANK | TOTAL RESOURCES OVER $9,700,000.00 � v � !• v v 1 • « • v v v v v •!• ••• v • ••• ••• ♦ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• . • ••• ••• ♦; :• ♦ • • • • • • • ♦ :♦ • ♦ : • • • • ❖ ♦ ♦ • ♦ • • ♦ • • ♦ • • • • ❖ • ❖ • • • ♦ • • •:« • • • • • • TAILORING, CLEANING AND PRESSING EIGHT HOUR SERVICE Progressive Dry Cleaners A. R. ACRI, Prop. 56 SPRING STREET PHONE 19 OIL CITY, PA. Give Us A Trial- -Then Criticize ❖ , ••• ••• ••• «g� • • � j ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • • • • !• ;• ••• • • • ♦ • • • • ;• ••• ••• •; ••• ••• ••• ;• 148 f LIBRARY-CLUB 149 YOUR MOTOR ATTAINS ITS HIGHEST EFFICIENCY ONLY When furnished with the finest grade Fuel and Lubrication Supply it with these necessities by forming the habit of stopping at our ! ORANGE AND BLUE FILLING STATION | NORTH SENECA STREET, OIL CITY, PA. “Knock-Less” Motor Fuel Quaker State and Penn Seal Oils THE INDEPENDENT REFINING CO. She— Does skating require any particular application?” He— No: arnica or horse liniment—ones as good as the other.” Blink— If a doctor told you you had but one month to live, how would you spend your time?” Blank SALES SERVICE -“Looking for a new doctor. Janet—“I wanted to see what John would do; so I refused him when he first asked me to marry him.” Evelyn—“But he might have rushed off without asking for an explanation.” Janet— Hardly. I had the door locked.” Miss Corns— Surely you know what the word ‘mirror’ means. Thomas. After you ve washed, what do you look at to see if your face is clean?” Knox— The towel, mam. Huff, in Brooklyn, was missing for three days before the police department finally located him in a Pay-as-you-leave street Mr. Ralston—“You have to study Physics more. It doesn’t seem to soak in.” Carolyn H.—“I’m no sponge.” A Successful Six by General Motors From $745.00 to $875.00 f. o. b. In Seven Body Types Body by Fisher MOORE MOTOR CO. 202 E. 2nd Street PHONE 267 OIL CITY, PA. THE OAKLAND ALL-AMERICAN SIX A Car for All American Purposes SALES SERVICE ;♦,% .j. ♦ • • • •! • • • ♦ • • • • • • • v • • • • •! • 50 ► ♦ ••• ••• • ••• � • • • INSURANCE FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING FRED BRIGHT LET ME ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS TELEPHONES: BEERS BUILDING Office, 577-G; Res., 677-X OIL CITY, PA. i ’ ••• ♦ !• � !• ! ! !• J ••• ••• • « j� ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• | ❖ T J Y ❖ i i X Ride Our New Chryslers t ❖ | j FIVE I RIDE A MILE FOR 8 CENTS EACH ! I Whitehill Yellow Cab Co., Inc. i ? V .J ❖ I t 406 East 2nd St., Oil City, Pa. | I ! PHONE 4300 ! ❖ ..............................t • • ❖ ♦ ♦ ♦ • • • ♦ ♦ • • • • • : I I ❖ f ! IF YOU NEED IT IN A f | HURRY—CALL US t I ? PROMPT, | v % COURTEOUS, I I EFFICIENT | ❖ ? SERVICE | | SONNE ALLEBACH 1 PHARMACY 9 ❖ • 2 12 STATE ST. PHONE 83 ❖ • « ♦ | « « ••• ♦$ � J� J� � J« � j ♦$� ♦J !• !• • 151 • • • ❖ • ❖ • ❖ ❖ • ♦ • ♦ ♦ • • ❖ ❖ • • • ♦ • ♦ ♦ • • • • ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ • • ♦ • • • ♦ • • ♦ ♦ • ♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • • ♦ • ❖ • • • • • • v Look to Your Future NO PI YOUNG MEN: Some of these days you are going to take the places of older men because you grow older every day. When you take the place of an older man you want him to be a SUCCESSFUL man, don’t you? Then you must first be a success yourself. To be a success, work and begin RIGHT NOW the saving and banking habit. WE WILL WELCOME YOUR ACCOUNT CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY • OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA ► • • • • • • • ♦ • ' � • • « � • � « � • � « « � � « ••• • « � « • « • « ••• ••• � j« ••• � !• J � !♦ J� � J • J« • • «£• «£• � !• ••• “VICTORY” BY DODGE BROTHERS STATE STREET RESTAURANT THE ONLY CAR OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD Y. M. C. A. CAFETERIA McMahon McLane DEALERS % 118 E. First Street Oil City, Pa. £ ❖ t ❖ ❖ • • • VINCENT HAYS, Prop. A:- : :• •: � : :• : � : : � : :♦ - •: •: :• : • • 152 Packard Sales and Service WE HANDLE THE BEST ALWAYS RELIABLE REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES OF CARS STEINER McGUIRE BROS. 364 SENECA STREET ♦ • OIL CITY, PA. ♦ • • « • Miss Love (trying to show the class the melodious song of the nite)—‘‘Now class, the ladies of the court used to put water in their throats and hold back their heads and sing. What effect would this give? Evelyn Richmond— Gargling. Miss Thomas— What is an island. Edward?” Payne— A place where the bottom of the sea sticks up through the water.” Bride— How do you like the soup, dear? I got the recipe over the radio.” Her Husband— I can taste the static.” Jones— Is your radio set good?” Green— Is it? Got Bermuda last night and the onions made my eyes run?” What’s the man feeding the elephant mothballs for?” To keep the moths out of his trunk, silly.” Was it cold? Boy, I’ll say it was! Why, it was so cold that day that the sunshine froze on the pavement, and we had daylight all that night. Now comes the story of Mr. Coleman, who strolled under the dresser and waited for his collar button to find him. • ••• !• ♦! 1 • � !• !• •!� J� ♦J Cunningham Dairy PASTEURIZED and GRADE “A” MILK PHONE 967 622 W. Front St. Oil City, Pa. 153 In GOOD BUILDING, beauty and strength unite. The motive of EDUCATION is to form in yourself power to direct, as you will, your own thoughts and activities. Effecting this ONE AMBITION, your life-structure will rise and outlive the work of passing genius. YOUR FRIENDS THE ARCHITECTS OF OIL CITY : : CHRYSLER : Class of 1915 I : “52”-“62”-“72”-“80” � H. W. DICKEY | Insurance •j Four complete lines ! % of automobiles, cov- ! ! ; I Successor to ; ering the entire ; |: A. C. GRIFFITH CO. ; price field. ! : LIFE, FIRE, CASUALTY ; 1 AND BONDS Northwestern Motors, Inc. : � ; 13-19 E. Front St. PHONE 40 Oil City National Bank Building j 154 ppredation WE WISH AT THIS TIME TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION AND GOOD WILL TO THE CORPORATIONS AND LOCAL MERCHANTS WHO HAVE SO WILLINGLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS ISSUE OF “THE OIL CAN” 155