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

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Tr ' urn i h . ‘a I ' .A • l Hi! .i (I, l l I i i I t 'i| n ;lu I til CjflQ OIL CAM of 929 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS « l929 o OIL CITY HIGH SCHOOL OIL, enmiLl A CAN ieeiu fo reword {[TO preserve a record of our high school years; to insure vivid memories of our friendships; to remind us of former achievements—this another Oil Can has been created. Many countless hours have been spent by each and every member of the staff that our year book and yours might be the best. The task has been a hard one and how well we have succeeded, we, the Editors, shall perhaps never know. May we have completed it in a way that in years to come it shall be a prize you will never part with. 3 CAN A tyULlt Co € ur parents; Co tobotn toe otoc a great bebt for enabling ns to further onr education in tfjis institution of learning, toe bo affectionately anb respectfully bebicate tbis bolutne of tfje 1929 Dil Can Class of ’29 STAFF of 1929 OIL CAN Editor-in-Chief Associate Editors Literary Editor Art Editor Assistant Art Editors Joke Editors Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Athletic Editors Class Prophets .......... Class Historians Benjamin McFatc ....................... Henrietta Siskin Charles Perry John Sharp Mercedes Huff Floyd Malcolmson ......................... Jack Weaver Lewis Manson Edward Richards, Ruth Fiddler ......................... Robert Williams David Young, Eugene Hagan Maynard Hipwcll, Ruth Britton Ralph Hirst. Myra Brakeman, George Keller Helen Jenkins, Harry Howe 3 1S3K THE OIL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Z FACULTY CAN PROFESSOR R. A. BAUM SUPERINTENDENT OF OIL CITY SCHOOLS PROFESSOR R. C. THOMPSON PRINCIPAL OF THE OIL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 9 - CARL TOWNSEND FACULTY nDVtSOU KHVHCMNE CK16B3 PflGULTY f tVISOR BERTHA WARD ASST PRINCIPAL r.LAMOMTE LCWfi HERBERT MITCHELL MART BEALt 1 I luciile JKNNCK BERYL EDDY HERBERT CBUJBN fiVTlLE MCCORMICK All DA HUGHES. JEAN MAClfCNZlC MAUDE LOVE. JCS5IE LU08WTE ' •• - ■— lM f SkML rose MEDirr. FLORENCE-STEVENS PLEMING SM17H R, ut4 M i-mmn-LCYDfi. 3 CLOW CORNS. m EVERTT RALSTON mSSi WHlTNEr MVERS EDITH PINNET. JESSIE R0I3INSDN BERTHA WARD Ass't. Principal and Mathematics CARL TOWNSEND Faculty Advisor. Commercial Law and Economics KATHERINE CRIBBS .... Faculty Advisor, History, Problems of Democracy HERBERT MITCHELL Chemistry BERYL EDDY French BELLE McCORMICK French MARY GEALY History HERBERT COLEMAN Mathematics F. LAMONT LEWIS English. Public Speaking LUCILLE JENNER Typewriting. Shorthand AUDA HUGHES Shorthand JEAN MACKENZIE Latin ROSE MEDITZ English MAUDE LOVE English HENRIETTA LEYDA History FLORENCE STEVENS Biology CLARA CORNS English EVERETT RALSTON Physics FLEMING SMITH Business Administration Business English Business Practice WHITNEY MYERS Bookkeeping Accounting EDITH PINNEY Typewriting. Shorthand JESSIE ROBINSON Bookkeeping and Accounting JESSIE LUDGATE Librarian HARLAND MITCHELL Music 12 OFFICERS of THE CLASS of 1929 ROBERT WILLIAMS (Bob) BENJAMIN McFATE (Ben) President of Senior Class; President of Hi-Y; Junior Play Committee; Junior Play; Senior Play; Business Manager of Oil Can; All Committees. Bob. we think, is the best President that ever left O.C.H.S. He went into his office, heart and soul and so he came out. 11 seems as though Bob was always doing something for ’29 betterment, and perhaps this accounts for his always being in a hustle. Likeable, dependable. capable and a dandy good fellow, and we might add that he believes in helping out our underclass mates. We wonder why? MERCEDES HUFF (Tommy) Vice-President, 3-4; Junior Prom Committee; Literary Editor of Oil Can; Chairman Color Committee Senior Play; President of French Club 4. When it comes to “gentlemen prefer blondes perhaps you'll think this the reason for this popular young lady's holding her office for both Junior and Senior years. Maybe so. but who could have done it in a better way? Tommy has been a shining light in most every activity and proved herself capable of taking the lead. Then too. again we find the Juniors breaking into the ranks of out officers. Editor-in-Chief of Oil Can; Class Treasurer 4; Football 4; Senior Play; Junior Play Committee; Oil Can Committee; Senior Basketball; Junior Basketball; Chairman Junior Prom Committee; Auditing Committee 3-4. If you want anything done, have Ben do it and you can be certain that it will be thoroughly and well done. He can fix your automobile, do your dishes, wire your house, do your lessons and even edit the Oil Can. ‘Member the Prom? Ben was the leader, and he s the boy who handles the coin. And then, he s a leader at the other dances.—“I say. thar. —ask Betty. t t HELEN JENKINS (Jiggs) Class Secretary 3-4; Oil Can Historian; Senior Play. Helen is another of our most popular girls who has had the honor of holding her office for two years. We would like to say that Helen is the nicest girl we have but there are some other girls and another fellow whom we are afraid (?) of. Helen is going to be someone's secretary and we don’t think anyone could handle the position better. Helen must be congratulated for the way she has handled her position. We think she can handle Ed. just as well. Time will tell. CHARLES ADAMS (Chuck) Senior Basketball; Secretary of Hi-Y; Baseball 3-4. Chuck is not as short as his name, but instead he toners above us. Sky-scrappers g° up and up. story by story. It's the same with Chuck, except, however, the limit has been reached (we hope). Therefore, he is the Daddy-Long-Legs of our Class. WILLIAM AEBERSOLD Property Committee. Bill certainly knows his groceries. We expect to see Bill some day the owner of a new set of Chain Stores called the Black and Blue Front. Cowboy Bill, he won for himself this title by holding to the road that big blue broncho of his. Boy. wait ‘till we’re riding in aeroplanes. RUTH ALLEBACH Small in stature, but huge in mind. She is one of our stars in the business course. Somebody is going to get a good stenog. Ruth is of a very talkative nature, in fact she is talking all the time. RAYMOND ASEL (Ray) General Committee; We see so regretably little of Ray because he seems to skim by so blithely. If he would only stop a minute, we would like to hear him speak. A terror to the general public and the teachers too. Ray’s always there when it comes to making racket, some call him big noise.’’ Zowie. who threw that eraser? tttt JOHN ASHTON (Percival) Ticket Committee; Property Committee The conqueror of Caesar, Cicero and Virgil. There is always an exception to every rule and John is the exception to this one. He hails from Rouseville and is endowed with brains. However, we can never forget his ‘‘Cheese-Box on wheels.” 15 ■trMJSi: ELIZABETH AUSEL We never see much of Elizabeth, but we hear someone else monopolizes her time, so that explains it. Silence reigned and they all got wet. This seems to apply to Elizabeth. Cf course wc don t mean that she is all wet but we never hear a squeek out of her in History. £ RONALD BANKSON (Ron) Ron is the guy that makes the harmonious discords in the School Orchestra. As a grocery boy Ron would make a good football player. How Ron gets to school on time from Rouse-ville in that car he drives is a mystery to all of us. ESTHER BARBER Esther is another one of the many blondes in our class. Her only weakness is for a Big City fellow, mostly those from Cochranton. We also hear that Esther likes these long-winded athletes. Well, we don't blame her as long as we're one of them. EVELYN BARTLETT Ticket Committee: Color Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Play; Senior Play; Another Blonde! Oh. how wc are endowed with these pretty blondes. Evelyn hails from Siverly. but one wouldn't know it when one secs her drive by in a beautiful big green car. Urn. Two things that are attractive. JULIA BERTOK Believe it or not. Julia is someone's pet. Miss Cribbs found that out! If you see a Buick tearing down Glenview Avenue, don’t worry for Julia’s probably in it. Maybe she s small but she’s stuck with us for four years and now she is prepared to be dean of Women at the U. of Siverly. HELEN BETTS Another Miss from the great Metropolis up the creek, who thought it wise to finish her education with the best class ever in O. C. H. S. Now. she leaves with the rest of us. but she says she can't be parted from Dot. t LENA BISKER A nice little girl with quiet little ways. But this doesn’t refer to the way Lena tears through the halls to get to her classes on time. We would hate to think that the studies were the attraction. $ t £ ROBERT BITTENBENDER (Bob) We don’t believe that we have ever seen Bob worry about anything. Not even about those oral topics for Miss Love that she likes so well. So do the rest of us. they usually take up the whole period. We have wondered if any woman could out-do Bob talking. Time will tell. tit DOROTHY BOWERS (Dot) We never see Dot with anyone particular in the day time, but we re not so sure that she is lonesome in the dark and dreary evenings. She isn’t sure what she will be when school is out and the teachers aren’t worrying much; someone has to and that means that we are to bear the burden. MYRA BRAKEMAN Class Prophet of Oil Can. When it comes to selling tickets Myra’s right there, and she can sure saw a mean fiddle. Myra’s going to sell reducing gum in the future and ’’the world will be thin.” She’s one of the few people in the world that can put away her troubles in her kit bag and smile. RUTH BRITTON Basketball 3; Manager 4; Ticket Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Picnic Committee; Senior Dance Committee; Athletic Editor of Oil Can; Senior Play. Ruth is one of the Class of 29’s main stand-bys. Ruth always holds down a front seat ready to give a helping hand. As we gaze on the future we often wonder who, from the many real friends that Ruth has among her class mates, will be getting the advice. Always a leader except in dances and then it's—um. we wonder. ttu MARY CALLAHAN Girls Basketball Team; Varsity 3-4; Captain 3-4; Junior Play Committee. Mary is one of the team of Callahan and Cross, the inseparables. This sure is some team, and they dont seem to give the boys a tumble. Well, we still have hopes. Mary is one of the all round girl athletes: this has been readily shown by the way she piloted the famous Girls Basketball Team through two successive seasons. EDNA CAUVEL (Cobbles) Edna is another one of our class with a boyish bob. Edna is fond of dancing and when there is a dance she can often be found around. When she was asked what she liked best, she said Boys.” KENNETH CAWLEY (Ken) Ken is the Shiek of Siverly and some day will probably be the Shiek of Oil City. Possibly, he will have to wait until Harry Howe leaves. Ken has a steady and we are sure from the appearances of things that he will hate to leave her behind when he leaves in June. t HOMER CHAPEL (Homey) Junior Prom Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Football 25-26-27; Senior Basketball Team; Senior Track Team, Senior Picnic Committee. Homer is doing his bit in this world by building up the bodies of the boys at the Y. When he isn’t at the Y , look for him at a red-headed girl’s house on Bissell Avenue. Homey is one of the best-natured fellows we know and we think he is a friend to everyone in town. He’s a real sport and we all like him around. 3 HARRIET CHESTER Much wisdom goes with few words. Miss Mackenzie found that out in Virgil Class. We can vouch for these few words in school but not outside. We have no doubt but that Harriet is going to be manager of a big restaurant some day— or else chef. t MILDRED COHEN ‘‘Let a smile be your umbrella is Mildred's motto. Through the dim halls or class rooms. Mildred's smile radiates as a beacon light penetrates darkness. Her radiation not only applies to her smile but to her studies. All in all she is a steady, dependable and cheerful student ERNESTINE COLLINS We don't know much about Ernestine outside of school, but in school we all think her a good sport. Besides this we’ll all agree she plays a mean Cornet in the High School Orchestra. HELEN COLLINS Helen's favorite hobby is arguing with the teachers and quite frequently she is right. Here’s proof that the instructors of learning aren’t always right and we're glad to leave that little building with some proof of it. If Helen sticks up for her rights in the future well— ELLA COOK Lo and behold. From that great and distant metropolis known to all of us as Petroleum Center there blossomed forth the Queen of Oildom, FJIa Cook. Our curiosity has often been aroused when ELlla would boldly walk out of class leaving us to continue the art of concentration. Don’t worry fellows— she had to catch a train. CAN MARGARET COPLEY If Margaret doesn't have any other kind of wealth she certainly has a wealth of hair and to us that makes up for everything else. Even though Margaret is quiet she is popular with the whole class. CATHERINE COURTNEY Kate is a sister of Mart’s. The only fault wc have found in Kate is that she seems to have a hard time getting to school on time: but is she late for her dates. Now we ask you?” MARTIN COURTNEY Remember the OLD Fords that Mart had. and they ran too. Not only down hill but up hill (Sometimes). One had to be a Master Mechanic to run them and Mart was qualified for the position. Mart’s ready smile won him many close friends. ALMEDA CRAWE Forward and frolic, glee was there. The will to do. the soul to dare. Small—Yes. Witty and mischievous. Almeda has often sent a class into a hilarious uproar. Nevertheless, she is a conscientious student. We think. $ $ $ $ MARGARET CROSS ' (Marge) Senior Dance Committee; Junior Play Committee; Senior Play; Basketball Varsity 3, 4. Don't judge this fair damsel by her name, but whenever you hear a lot of noise, look around—you are sure to find Marge. Besides being a staunch rooter on the side lines, she is our star forward on the girls Basketball Team. DOROTHY CUNNINGHAM (Dash) Here is the Golden Haired Milkmaid who hails from the Big City known as Pinoak. Penna. She is known by her pleasant smile and her Green Ford which is always getting her into trouble with the Traffic Cops. EVA DAVIS General Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Junior Picnic Committee; Senior Dance Committee; Ring and Pin Committee; Senior Play; Basketball 3, Manager 3. Davis is one of the best examples of perpetual motion in the High School. If you have seen her when she wasn’t busy you have experienced a rare sight. In Eva’s Junior year she was a star guard but she received an injury which kept her from playing the last season. We are sure that the team missed her services. t CLARENCE DECHANT For some inexplicable reason Clarence chose the afternoon session. Perhaps through the channels of sleep, he wishes to keep manly beauty or on the other hand he may become one of Oil City's prominent business men. Success has already visited Clarence, he is a retired clothier. JAMES DORWART (Jim) Football Varsity 3, 4; Captain 4; Senior Basketball Team; Advertising Committee. Behold our Football Captain minus the head gear. Jim gets his name RED due to the brilliant color of his hair. Maybe this accounts for his fighting spirit which was so noticeable on the gridiron. HELEN LOUISE DORWORTH Basketball Varsity 3. She is a Whizz in all her subjects but one—Deportment. How many times she goes to the waste paper basket with her gum is nobodies business. Nevertheless, broken arms in football season are her hobby. KATHLEEN DOWLAN (Kitty) Stop—look—and read. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and then you‘11 know. Kitty, with her smiling and charming ways could captivate and cause palpitation of the heart of the most hardened bachelor. Stop crowding fellows and give the rest of us a chance. HELEN DUNDAS Senior Nominating Committee; Oil Can Committee; Ring and Pin Committee. Helen is a perfect dear. Ask anyone who knows her. She seems so shy. She is one of those girls who are always ready for a good time, nevertheless she always seems to have her lessons. RALPH DUNN The teachers all agree that Ralph is a nuisance. Ralph is a slow moving, iron-clad tank, who causes a lot of trouble when he wants to. Just the same you can’t find anyone (except the teachers) who hasn’t a good word for him. DONALD FALOON Inches do not make the man. Don turned out to be quite a shiek after all. Talk about haberdashers. To look at Don one might think that he was a representative [for Fashion Park. £ £ $ LOUISE FARREN Ticket Committee. You never sec Louise alone. She belongs to a gang and wherever the gang goes Louise is sure to go. She seems to like Fords very well. We wonder why? EVELYN FELLERS We know three things about Evelyn for sure—that she has the curliest hair in school—that she is very much intcrestedi n a Chrysler and that the driver of the car is named Earl. That’s all right. Evelyn. And thcyjlivcd happily ever after. RUTH FIDDLER (Torchy) Junior Play Committee; Junior Play; Joke Editor of Oil Can; Senior Play. We all have to admit that Torchy is sure one good actress. We expect to see her name on Broadway in a few years in competition with Gilda Grey. We also know that she could take the comedy roles just as well. The sweetest girl in ’29. ALBERTA FLOCKERZI This is one case where we would all like to say Would that there were more like her. Then there would be’Jno chance for the blues. For we know that her smile chases the blues away. WADE GEORGE Senior Play; Basketball Varsity 3; Cheer Leader 4. Wade says: Hang care, care would kill a cat. therefore, let’s be merry.” We know Wade lives up to this by his hearty laugh and peppy disposition. We don’t know whether he will be a gas man, ice cream man, or Public Speaker, (neither does Wade). ♦ tit HAZEL GIBSON Petite, sweet, and neat! We find in Hazel a true friend and a good sport. When she smiles, the world smiles with her—what more could one ask? We never see Hazel without her twin sister Lucille. LAURIN GRIGGS (Larry) Larry, pick up your feet, and put 'em down right!!!! Larry seems to have quite a liking for the lower class. Come to think of it. we believe he's not as quiet as he seems. Better be a self starter than make the teacher a crank. RENA GUISEWITE If you want a thing done well, don’t do it yourself—let Rena do it for you. A Senior Class meeting wasn't a meeting unless Rena was there—we found that out at the very first. Oh, that smile! t tt $ JOSEPH GUYTON (Joe) And his dreams go marching on.” We think this is appropriate, but we hope a snappy kid like Joe isn't sleeping all the time, although he is spread out all over his desk with nothing in sight but the back of his head. He's a dandy guy. JOHN HADLEY (Jack) Football Varsity 4; Basketball 4. Who is that pretty prattling child? Wherever Jack is. Sam is also to be found. They are the masterpieces of foolishness—or the most foolish of masterpieces. Jack never walks because he has a good reason not to. EUGENE HAGAN (Gene) Assistant Business Manager of Oil Can; Property Committee; Senior Nominating Committee. Gene is the boy who plays the big Bass Horn—that's why he is all wrapped up in his music. It seems as though Gene is getting a lot Weiser. at least he and Lois are seen a lot together. Gene was largely responsible for the success of the Oil Can since he spent countless hours as a business manager-No one could have been better. 24 JANE HANSEN Jane is one of the silent members of the class. (She found that out). Jane left us at mid-term and we sure were sorry to see her go. We are expecting Jane at the altar of matrimony. Nuff sed. GLADYS HARGENRADER Gladys and Ethel seem like shadows. We don't know which is Mary and which is the lamb, but anyway they fit into the poem perfectly for they are always together. BERNARD HAUMESSER (Beanie) Football Varsity 4; Basketball 4. Beanie is having a hard time finding his IDEAL.” The odd part is that he has no idea what his “IDEAL” looks like. Neither do the rest of us. but then Beanie never did worry us much. Beanie is also one of the football stars of the class. He didn't carry the ball much but when he tackled, someone sure stayed put. We expect Beanie to be a big college star some day. $ $ OPAL HENDERSON Opal, as it were, is known to all Hi-Yians as the powerful waitress at those good (?) meatloaf dinners in the Y-Cafeteria. Some day some lucky Hi-Y shiek will be getting grub just as good and maybe better, but not r.t a restaurant. JACK HERSHELMAN (Hershy) Football 3, 4; Varsity 4, Junior Dance Committee; Cap and Gown Committee; Stage Manager 3( 4. Gang way. I’m coming. That’s Jacks password on the gridiron. We all think that some big college has an All American in view. Then too. he has a charging personality that hits his line of friends with a force that opens a hole big enough to drive six fullbacks through. He's tough too. Boy those whiskers. ROSE MARIE HEYISON (Rosie) There was never a basketball game without Rosie. But she was there out of sisterly love, and that we think, was the cause of Jake‘s going up. Who couldn’t go up with a sister like that to help one) NORINE HILL Norine is one of Miss Cribbs’ Problems of Democracy students and she sure knows her P. of D. We all got a scare the day she contradicted her advisor but nothing drastic happened. It just goes to show that you can’t pull the wool over her eyes. MAYNARD HIPWELL (Hippy) Junior Class President; Senior Play Committee; Athletic Editor of Oil Can; Football 28-29; Varsity Basketball 28-29; Captain Basketball 29; Baseball 28. “Give Hippy the ball.” This was the remark everyone made in the critical moment of the game for it was a well known fact that if anyone could make a gain, it was Hippy. As Junior Class President. Hippy carried us through a very successful year. RALPH HIRST (Red) Chairman of Ticket Committee; Class Prophet. Ralph heads the list when it comes to playing the wind-fiddle (accordian) and getting high marks. The less we say the more justice we do to Ralph, not because there isn t much to say—. That’s just it. If we ever started it would take up this whole book. MARGARET HOLLABAUGH We hear that Margaret is going to move to Hydetown. and we think that she has another attraction besides the country air —who is he and what does he look like? Ask Margaret. She also plays a mean clarinet. MITCHELL HOOKINS (Mitch) Yes. they are brothers. Mitchell isn't far behind Sid when it comes to being a musicnan but he's got a few things to learn yet. Mitch demonstrated his temper in public speaking class, but his speeches were good, so that's all that matters. SIDNEY HOOKINS (Sid) Sid decided to stay and graduate with our class. Besides being endowed with brains. Sid can make the violin talk and the saxaphone cry. Some day we expect to see Sid swinging his baton for some great symphony. HARRY HOWE (And) Chairman Oil Can Committee; Stage Committee; Class Historian. Sometimes he combs his hair!! Harry pretends not to pay much attention to the women (at least, as far as we can see). But watch your laurels boys, for some day he’ll start and then, hard telling what. Harry is going to make his fortune on the side lines, selling Stay Comb. MARION HUNTER Junior Picnic Committee; Senior Play Committee; Senior Play; Ring and Pin Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Banquet Committee; Pres. Be Square Club. We can't understand why Marion wants to try to keep us from looking at those eyes. When there’s nothing we would rather do. But glasses or no glasses. Marion can sure play the part of a secretary. HUBERT JAMES (Hubie) Senior Play. Never judge a man by the town he comes from for Hubie comes from Seneca. He is happy, energetic and busy as though he came from Siverly. Hubie drives a Chevie with one arm. CHARLOTTE KARNES Heres some one's Stenog. Often seen but seldom heard, tall and silent. The teachers can never complain as long as they have a few like Charlotte to tread their floors and never cause the regular hub-dub and commotion that echoes back and forth unnecessarily through our class rooms. t GEORGE KELLER Oil Can Prophet; General Committee. George is our modern Webster, and we have often wondered why his enormous words never stuck in his throat. George intends to be a public speaker and draw 500 berries per (perhaps) for his s| ecches. ETHEL KERCHNER Blessed is he who has a vocabulary. He need not look for success in the dictionery. Ethel says that the boys don’t bother her at all. She has other things to worry about besides men. It seems as though someone is always complaining about his worries but with Ethel it must be something besides teachers. LUCILLE KHIEN An attractive young lady with blue eyes and becoming curly hair. Pleasant, friendly and full of life. Don’t rush fellows! She’s all dated up—ask Ray. t t t FLORIENA LEWIS Here is a happy-go-lucky girl who is always willing to have a laugh at anything. Besides looking forward to her day of graduation she is always looking for a good time. RICHARD LOBAUGH (Dick) Dick sure is a scrapper—we found that out in the class fight last year. Now we don’t mean that Dick fights all the time. He is a peach of a kid and we’re glad to have him with us. Dick is also one of the P. of D. students. ROBERT LOWES (Pud) Here’s the East End's greatest Shiek. Bob is known throughout the school for those twenty-four inch bottoms. He’s to be promoted to the street cleaning department, but he declares hr is going to wear knee pants and join the Country Club. Hi. Gang —Yep that’s Bob anti his Pants. RICHARD McCarthy (Dick) Ticket Committee; Junior Picnic Committee. Dick is going to be a druggist by the looks of things. He’s been showing his stuff for a couple years now and so that’s that much that won’t have to come from books. What are you going to call it Dick. The Siverly Cut Rate Pharmarv? NORMAN McGARR (Norm) Banner Committee. Norm seems to be a universal favorite. He speaks only when spoken to but always has a good word for everyone. We don’t need to worry about Norm not sticking for the thing that’s right because he always has so far. even in Miss Love’s English Class. HELEN McGREEVY Helen may take Miss Eddy’s place as teacher of Oui’s et Nona and we think she will handle it tres. tres bien. She thinks she will be one of the famous Lady Lindberghs and we hope when she hops off she will reach an altitude record by striking the height of her ambition. EMMA McMILLEN Emma is another girl who knows her P. of D. When she is called on she is right there to deliver the goods without the least hesitation. It is expected that some day Emma may be the ring-leader oi a great Political Party. MARY McVEAGH How we all adore that colored hat that Mary dons. It’s so red that, well never mind, its so loud that it makes more noise than Mary can. When she is late we hear her crossing the bridge at about forty per. LOUISE McELHATTEN Here comes the girl with the big grin and it’s for everyone. We’ve often wondered why our girls seem to pair off but here’s another pair of never Marcella without Louise. LORETTA MCDONALD We are afraid that Loretta is a little too shy for her own benefit and perhaps for us too. She keeps pretty well to the sidelights but we don’t know what happens Back Stage from O. C. H. S. Maybe she isn’t so bashful after all. FLOYD MALCOLMSON (Malky) Art Editor Oil Can; Oil Can Committee; Football Varsity 27; Senior Play. “How nice his whiskers plainly show Which way the wintry wind doth blow.” Malky was an artistic actor who looked to a great future in the ring until he took lessons from a Rouseville “Lamb.” Floyd swings a wicked right when it comes to paint brushes and we think you’ll be easily convinced by his work in the “Oil Can.” LOUISE MANSON (Louie) Press Committee; Art Editor of Oil Can. I take my pen in hand.” That's what Louie says when he comes upon an undecorated class book. We can't understand how he can get his lessons and take care of his other interests as he does. We've often wondered what he has on his mind, but now we know. VELMA MEAGHER Ah! Here we have another blonde. This time it’s a Titian blonde. Our class seems to be blessed with blondes and red-heads. Well, to make a long story short. Velma has one of the most pleasing personalities that you could find in any class. And when she smiles—the sun is all blushes. HELEN MEALY Helen is one of the live members of the class even though she is a lightweight. We very seldom see her with a fellow but we can’t keep track of her outside of school hours. Wanted to know—How Helen keeps that ever-lasting curl in her hair. tut MERLE MITCHAM (Mitch) Cap and Gown Committee. In case that the high executives of our beloved school should be delayed some morning, we think that Merle could hand out the Pink and Blue slip as well as Mr. Thompson. We sincerely hope that Merle is as successful in his after life as he has been in school. IRENE MONG Irene comes from down on the farm, but the looks of the Seneca lassies are so deceiving we have been advised not to tell anyone. Her funny stories were missed by everyone in Mr. Lewis's Public Speaking Class the last half, byt they went over big the first. MABLE MOYER This little lass hails from up the creek. Mable is usually attracted by college boys more than our own. We were wondering if Mable goes away to school which one it will be—Guess — she’s decided. Mable is the undispuated Belle of Rouseviile Pa. MARION MONTGOMERY Senior Play Committee; Senior Play; Ticket Committee. Marion is one of the ones who takes the monotony out of school life. She has the reputation of cracking some of the best jokes ever. She’ll have to destroy this book or some of her children or grandchildren may use if for reference. $ EVELYN MONTIE Senior Nominating Committee. Here we have one of the best students of ’29. She surely is a joy to Miss Mackenzie as she is a Latin shark without a pony, and she is also a wow at playing the fiddle. GERTRUDE MORAN (Gertie) This is the kind of a sister to have. We think that Mary out to be glad for that. Gertie seems to keep her feet off bottom when swimming. Success, Gertie, comes from perseverance. t MAURICE MORAN (Dude) Senior Play Committee; Senior Play; Junior Play; Hi-Y. “No ladies admitted and none need apply” is Dude’s motto. We can’t figure him out in that line, because it's no use trying. Here’s one of our football lettermen. Lots of good material in his make-up but lately he has been concealing his good points. MARY MORGAN Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a teacher like Mary? Believe it or not that is what she wants to be even if she doesn’t look it. Mary is one of the many good students in our class. She is sure to make a big success in this world. GERALDINE MULDOON We always knew our class was good but we never knew it was good enough to keep anyone in demand as much as Geraldine. We think that she has shown good judgement. She is a decided blonde but we don’t know when she decided. BERNICE NELSON Shy and different, yes, but we are of the opinion that Bernice has an abundance of knowledge. She left us at midterm but her winning smile and cheerful countenance still lingers in our memories. ELNA NELSON For some reason or other we all like Elna. maybe its because her silence is golden or maybe its her good disposition or both. But we won’t stop to argue since we are all of the same opinion. $ t SARA NORTHCOTE Sara is in the gang that Alberta is in. They should give that gang a name so we can tell it from the other gang at school. Sara seems to have a good time and still keep up with her lessons. EEC i'Z DOROTHY PEARSON Dorothy is so quiet that you don’t know anyone is near until she speaks. We think she must be a great favorite with the teachers as she is always studying and in what better way can you gain the approval of the teachers? JOHN PEARSON John says he wants to be an engineer and follow in Hoovers footsteps. Well he has a few things in common with our President namely, the waist line. When it comes to pulling down the marks. John is sure there. CHARLES PERRY (Chuck) Oil Can Committee; Literary Editor of Oil Can; Junior Basketball Team; Senior Basketball Team; Junior Play Committee; Junior Play; Senior Play; Ticket Committee; Senior Dance Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Picnic Committee; Senior Banquet Committee; Cheer Leader 3, 4. Chuck appears to be one of the class’s minor men but there is a clever head on those shoulders. He is right there in all matters pertaining to business and women. Witty, wise and willing, that's Chuck and a good pal to all. When Chuck grows up we expect to see him at the head of some great partnership. Even though he claims he hasn’t decided on his better half yet there are prospects in view. This is one of the few writeups that the Editor is responsible for so any suits for breach of promise should be referred to him. t MARY PHILLIPS Another of the classes numerous Marys. It seems that our class is well blessed in particular things, nice girls, brilliant girls, nuisances and not enough fellows to keep on their trail. Here's our typical classmate. SOPHIA PILEWSKA (Sophie) Blondes will prevail, but Sophie’s different. She is very studious and therefore brilliant. And why not? With her winning smile and her charming personality. We believe Sophie will find success knocking at her door. KENNETH POLM (Ken) Ken is the one and the only one in our midst who is always seen and seldom heard. Despite his size. Ken is good-natured, magnamious. cheerful and carefree. An adminition to postmaster Ken is to join the profession. DONNA RAY Donna is what we call an asset to our class. We are also sure that Mr. Ralston considers her the same for his Physics class. We don't see Donna studying much, so the question is. how does she pull down the marks? MARCELLA REID Marcella hails from the best part of the town (Up on the hill on the North Side). If Marcella will answer this one question, it will relieve the minds of many boys. Why do you always sit down front when you go to a basketball game or a show?” HELEN REMUS Another of those most popular letters in the alphabet. R. Not only does it seem as though the names R the popular things but we find that they R well liked. They R those students that the teachers R always thinking of. Here is our best example. JACK REYNOLDS Treasurer 3; Football Varsity 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. One thing Jack likes to do is to come to school every day like a good boy just to show us that he can be a good boy as well as a good-looking and brainy. Its too bad he doesn't live in town for the girls can't get out to see him so easily. That s why he has to come to town every now and then. 35 EDWARD RICHARDS (Ed) Football Manager 4; Cheer Leader 3; Senior Play; Junior Play; Junior Basket-ball Team; Senior Basketball Team; Joke Editor. If you sec Ed all dressed up in a suit with a cap and cape, don't think that he’s an army officer. He is Chief and Master Usher at the new Latonia Theatre. In time we expect to find him on the stage as he did so well in our Class Plays. FLORENCE ROBERTS Florence is one of our more quiet girls but she is also one of our shining lights. None could better fill a seat in Miss Loves’ English Class. When ever we can’t think of an answer Florence is right there with ideas and explanations that suit us all. MYRON ROGERS (Red) By his red hair you shall know him. Besides having red hair Myron is a man of affairs. What Red doesn’t know about anything isn’t worth knowing. MARY ROESS Yep! They’re brother and sister. Mary has a personality that would be readily claimed by any girl in the Senior class if she only knew how to get it. But this is not all. Mary seems to get the best of grades with the least effort. JOHN ROESS When John talks in school one can hardly hear him. but when he gets out. try to hold him down. When questioned about this, he says he is saving his energy until after school as then he can yell and not be called down for it. DOROTHY ROESS (Scoop) One of these small (?) girls of the class. We wonder that her tongue doesn't run out as it runs continually. But just the same Scoop makes some reporter. If you can find a better one we challenge you to do it. BARBARA ROGERS All the fellows are crazy to get acquainted. But no encouragement. A vamp was never known to have red hair and blue eyes. Barbara insists that her hair is Titian but red is red and it sure is attractive. We wonder why she doesn’t take advantage of it. t t HOWARD ROSE (Howdy) Football 4; Basketball Varsity 4 ; Manager Basketball 4. Howdy is a quiet lad who spends his evenings—we know not where. However. Howdy is not as quiet on the basketball floor as he caused lots of trouble for the opposing team, especially when he rung up a score of twenty points or so. ANGELO RUBY In the four years of high school, there is one thing we know about Angelo. When he says NO. he means NO. even if he is speaking to the teachers. Angelo is a star in lessons and is a favorite on his bull fiddle among many social functions in Oil City. JOHN RUSSELL And thisis John. You can’t see his Essex but it is probably around somewhere. John's only fault is that he blushes so easily, but he certainly has a way with girls. John won’t even admit that he has gum in his mouth when he is guilty. 37 MERLE RUDOLPH (Rudy) Senior Basketball Team; Football. Rudy came to our school from Kelletville. He showed his school spirit by going out [for football and basketball and baseball. Rudy was also a [member of the Senior basketball team. He has a way of winning friends that is envied by us all. H� is one peach of a fellow and we can’t say enough for him. ROSALIA SCHIFFER (Rosie) Rose always manages to get a front seat in our class meetings. Besides being attentive at all the meetings she is the same with the opposite sex. When you see Rose you are always sure of a big smile. LOIS SHAFFER Lois is one of the famous Shaffer family which dates back to the last three classes. It can easily be said that when it comes to studies and good looks, she's a IVhiz Bang. t t JOHN SHARP (Doc.) Literary Editor of Oil Can; Junior Prom Committee; General Nuisance to the Teachers. John is one of the classes most popular nuisances and we have heard many teachers wishing for June to hurry to their assistance. But even at this we have found John to be one of our most loyal helpers when it comes to planning something which we want to be a big success. John is going to follow in his father’s footsteps and soon he’ll be getting any revenge he wishes by handing out those detestable pink and yellow pills. WILLIAM SHEEHAN (Bill) Senior Play; Oil Can Committee; Ring and Pin Committee; Senior Nominating Committee; Advertising Committee. Here’s the boy who has the gift of Gab—and How. Never once have we known it to fail, whether it be in the class room or class meeting. We leave it to Bill for putting pep in our class meeting. HELEN SHINER Helen’s name typifys her ability to stand out above the rest. She's a shining light and can look over all her class mates without stilts. When it comes to looks, she shines again. Come boys, let’s grow up. t DONALD SCHREFFLER (Don) He is one of our boys who really has a pleasing personality. Don has never been accused of being one of the despised high-hats who frequently holds down the First Presbyterian wall. Rumor tells us that Don has to fight the other sex off with a material weapon. Gee! some fellows have all the luck.” RUTH SIEGALL Most anyone of the class would give the biggest share of his life’s fortune to have this smiling young lass be his private stenographer, and that’s what Ruth is going to be. We will often wonder in years to come, where some of our classmates are and now the question is. will she still be a stenographer? it HENRIETTA SISKEN Assistant Editor When Henrietta gets up in Public Speaking we all listen for we know it’s going to be interesting. How that girls can talk. Some day we predict that she’ll be speaker in the House of Representatives. EDNA SMITH Edna has a very pleasing personality which can be identified by anyone who meets her. She is one of the regular attenders of the Senior meetings and always has some ready information. As we look into the future we see her giving that same advice to more seniors. BIGLER SPANGLER Here we have one of our recent additions to the class of ’29. From the first we saw a bashful lad gradually increase in courage until it was duck soup for him to give Miss Love a real line in Thursday’s Oral topics. Keep it up. Big. PAUL SPEER A firm supporter of the doctrine of never leaving STUDIES interfere with Pleasure. A good scout and he does not hate the women. Every now and then we sec Paul driving something but we just can’t name IT. Three guesses and you can have it. DOROTHY STANDEEY (Dot) That’s all right, we haven't them straightened out yet. Although they have been with us some time, we still call Margaret. Dorothy and Dorothy. Margaret. t u MARGARET STANDLEY (Peg) Yes. this is the other one. We think that they have both been good sports and students so we can say the same for each. Did you notice that we said that we THINK they are good students? EUGENE STANTON (Gene) Oh. this learning. What a terrible thing it is! Gene has the learning all right, but he doesn’t seem to think it’s so terrible. His knowledge is inversely porportional to his size. Mr. Ralston might say. When it comes to sliding Gene wheels a mean trombone. RACHAEL STEVENS Did you ever read of those corn-fed country girls with rosy cheeks, well that’s Rach. She has many friends among the gang she leaves with, and has a reputation of always being in a good humor. We hope that the pupils that have her for a school teacher like her as well as we do. KATHERINE STEWART Katherine is one of the light heavyweights of '29. We don't mean that she should join a side show or anything of the kind, but she is what you call ah—er—pleasingly plump. Here she is very quiet, and one of those who always has something pleasing to say. Toot Sweet! WILLIAM THOMAS (Bummy) Senior Play; Ring and Pin Committee; Ticket Committee. Bill is one of the main stand-bys of any school dance committee and one doesn’t have to look far to find him always there. Some one said that he would rather dance than eat. The Doc. says that Bill should not indulge in such rough sports. Bill has a sweetheart up in the mountains, so he says. CAROLYN THOMPSON Although Cal isn’t very big she always has a big smile for everyone. She is the other member of that company of Thompson and Dorworth, always together, great pals. HAROLD TOPPING Harold gives all his time to his own affairs sadly neglecting the fairer sex and spending his spare moments, which are very few, thinking of some way in which he can spend the rest of his time. He manages to find a few minutes to devote to the interests of his class and he's right there. JACK TURK Baseball 3, 4. Jack is the big butter and egg man from the little burg of Plumcr. some place between here and Pleasantville. When it come to baseball Jack is a combination of Babe Ruth and Rudolph Valentino. £ $ DOROTHY TURNEY (Dot) Junior Play Committee; Junior Play. Dorothy is not the character that she portrayed in the Junior Play but plays a reel almost opposite. Her winning smile and personality has everyone in O.C.H.S. at her assistance as a ready friend whenever she may need it. She’s a star at whatever it may be and she’s right there in math. Ask Coleman. t t $ MARGARET UREY Margaret choose the class of ’29 to be her shining star as she looked forward to the years when her alma mater would be but a memory. That’s using your head, but we think Margaret always docs. Ask Miss Love. MILDRED WALZ Mildred travels the Highway every morn and evening between Spring Street and Clapp Farm. Would that we had more from that section of Pennsylvania. Here’s to her winning smile and to her brilliancy that radiates through the class rooms of Senior High. JACK WEAVER Oil Can Committee; Art Editor. Jack is one of the loyal supporters of O. C. H. S.'s Pencil Pushers Union. and he sure can wheel a crayon. We think Jack is going into the alarm clock business because he seems to favor entering school just in time to get a pink slip. Jack suggests that anyone likewise troubled with insomnia, get an afternoon homeroom. Jack’s going to be a night watchman. LOIS WEISER Lois and Carylon arc inscpcrablc friends. Then Lois has some other very good friends too. cspccialy the teachers. Her motto is “going down —that's her deportment. There’s no limit in the hall, every teacher seems to take off five more points. Happy go lucky insurance girl, that’s Lois. £ £ £ MARTIN WEST (Mart) Martin is one of the strong men of our class: it was partly due to his Samson-like strength that we pulled through in the mighty battle of Sand Bags against the Seniors of ’28. Mart left at the mid-term, but left a friend in everyone in O.C.H.S. t $ U EMMA WHALEY Good things comes in small packages. Would that we had more wee bundles like Emma. Speaking in terms of size, she’s not very big but she’s a whale of a good kid. According to certain teachers Emma rightly belongs to the fish family, by that we mean she is a shark when it comes to studies. ALEXIUS WIERSBINSKI Baseball 4. Another of the famous Shieks of the silent regions around the little school down town. Alex is always happy go lucky but he has a big drag with the teachers and he sure knows his A. B, C’s in school and without. HELEN WILKINS Senior Play Committee; Senior Play; Junior Play; Junior Dance Committee; Ring and Pin Committee. Helen played the part of the mother in our Senior and Junior Plays in a realistic way. Chances are some day. she will be a real mother with 5 or 6 little Brats to bother the neighbors. Heaven help the neighbors. DAVID YOUNG (Dave) Oil Can Committee; Assistant Business Manager; Chairman of Senior Dance Committee; Stage Committee. Yes. folks this is Dave the Boy Undertaker.” If you ever see a fellow with a chew in his mouth and driving a big BLACK car you’ll know it’s Dave. Duve is a hard worker and wc wish him success even if people have to die to make him prosperous. MARGARET YOUNG (Peg) Senior Play Committee; Senior Play; Prom Committee. Peg is the belle of the West End and she has no rivals. Her father Herb” is a battery man and maybe this accounts for her Ixdng such a live wire. Peg’s laugh, smile, and little stutter would win anyone’s friendship. $ $ PAUL YOUNG (Pie) Junior Play; Football 4; Basketball 4; Senior Play; Captain of Senior Basketball Team. This is Paul, girls, the Captain of the Senior Basketbal team which he piloted through a successful season. It was his perfect shooting that was responsible largely for our victories. Pic also has dramatic abilities as he proved in our Junior and Senior plays. Yes. sir! We will admit. Pie sure can raise pigs. , Fv-or jn 3n jflemonam lofjn ullant Hatiffi (Dssoff Difb - illap 29, 192S Z3irb - ftlard) 7, 1929 3Jn lobing tnemorp of tfjose tofjo Ijatoe passed from our ranks toe bo dedicate tips page 45 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1929 HELEN JENKINS and HARRY HOWE. Historians As we read the history Of high school days of yore May time induced by reverie Return us there once more. The word history brings no doubt to our minds a volume bulging with hundreds of insufferably dry facts and innumerable dates; for the purpose of familiarizing us with the events, acts, and lives of a people. But this is not the history of a people of a geographical division of the globe without close connecting ties but that of a high school class, a peerless, synonomous of lifelong friendships and great, good times, in which each in held close by indissoluble ties of friendship and love to the other although geographically separated perhaps forever. Histories of nations give us naught but headaches and a feeling of indifference and boredom but this history of the Class of ’29 in that fathomless and awesome time, the present, once remote but now perturbingly imminent as commencement approaches, will only quicken the heart and light the eye with a smile or glisten it with a tear as in maturity we lose ourselves in reminis-censes of long past incidents and friendly face of the “Golden Age” not of Ancient Greece but of our own lives; high school days. It was but four short years ago that we found ourselves graduates of grade school, with the three R’s well behind us, prepared to embark as freshmen on the sea of higher education. From the rather hazy ideas obtained from those god-like persons already in high school it assumed in our eyes all the hazards of a perilous ocean trip. It seemed that our frail bark “The Quest for Learning” laden with an insignificant cargo of knowledge might any time flounder on the rocks of Algebra, sink in the horrible depths of Latin, or go hard aground on the shoals of Physics and Chemistry. Of our freshman year we can recount little in the way of class activities because of the practice now prevalent of dividing the freshman class into two groups one at the South Side Junior Hi and the other at Lincoln Junior Hi, a practice due no doubt to the belief that if all the young freshmen geniuses were 46 kept together that their thirst for knowledge would be so unquenchable as to exceed the abilities of a single teaching staff to satiate it. Summer vacation over, we returned to high school as Sophomores, able to look patronizingly and pityingly on the Freshmen, their eyes bright with adventure and their immaginations busy with building dream castles which were soon to come tumbling down about their ears in disillusionment. The only events which saved the year from a social catastrophy were the two Sophomore Saturnalias at Stoneboro after school closed in June where everyone swapped lies about how they passed this or flunked that between mouthfuls of sandwiches and cake. After three months of unsurpassable bliss we were ready to put our noses to the grindstone again and so in the fall of '27, we went to tread the hallowed ' ground of the Senior High School in the capacity of Juniors. During our Freshman and Sophomore years it was a case of never the twain shall meet divided as we were into two groups but now we found ourselves a united class under the friendly rafters of Senior High. It was soon found expedient to elect officers and accordingly at the first Junior meeting held, October I 1, over which the President of the Class of ’28 presided, the following officers were elected: Maynard Hipwell, President-, Mercedes Huff, Vice-President; Helen Jenkins, Secretary; and Jack Reynolds, Treasurer. At the same meeting Miss Rose Meditz was elected faculty advisor to serve with Mr. Phipps, who had been appointed by Mr. Thompson, and the following committees were appointed: Play Committee: Dorothy Turney. Margaret Cross, Charles Perry, Ruth Fiddler, Mary Callahan, and Paul Young; Dance Committee: Ruth Britton, Homer Chapel. Helen Wilkins, Eva Davis, and Jack Hershelman; and the Press Committee: Margaret Young and Lewis Manson. Thus far our class was quite colorless, but this alarming state of affairs was remedied at the first regular meeting when old rose and silver were selected as class colors much to the disgust and confusion of the partisians of heliotrope and violet. The newly appointed Dance Committee had meanwhile swung into action and they eagerly awaited result of their efforts was the first Junior dance of the year held at the old stomping grounds of many classes. Sough Side Junior High. The Play Committee had also been hard at work at the task of playfully selecting a play and a cast for the Junior play, and so it came about that the delightful comedy “Pigs” was presented under the direction of Mrs. Merle Lowrie Spettigue, to a most appreciative audience on three successive days during the first week of January. Again we decided to step into the social limelight and so the dance committee made a few mystic passes put some crepe paper decorations on the ceiling, set an orchestra in a corner, arranged a coat room, placed ticket takers at the entry and presto! the second dance of the year was held at South. Shortly before the hurry and flurry of exams came the day on which takes place the reason the United States has been urged to join the World Court where differences can be settled by arbitration not by main force; namely, the class fight. Oh, rarest time Of all the year Oh, day beyond compare When Senior jumps On Junior’s face And leaves his footprint there. 47 The heroes of '29 covered themselves with glory in defeating the veterans of ’28 by dint of pushing, tugging, carrying, dragging and in other ways persuading more lifeless but by no means weightless sandbags over the Senior’s line than the Seniors could force over theirs. Examinations over, we let out our belts a notch and went to take part in the Junior Consuming Festival at Stoneboro which had been arranged by a committee composed of Ruth Britton, Eva Davis. Marion Hunter, and Richard McCarthy. For some reason or other the Seniors decided condescendingly to break bread with us at the same table but they could not unbend sufficiently and no doubt came home hungry, but we who had no dignity to lose literally ate rings around them. Every one got pickled on pickle juice and made a mild kind of “whoopee” in row boats and in roller skates. The crowning event of a most successful and enjoyable year was the Junior Prom, held under the able direction of the following: Truby Forker, Charles Perry, Benjamine McFate, Evelyn Bartlett, John Sharp, Ruth Britton, Eva Davis, Marion Hunter, and Mercedes Huff, who composed the Prom Committee. We trekked far into the hunterland, aye, beyond Franklin, even unto Sugarcreek to waltz merrily to the music of Austen Wylie and his Golden Pheasant Orchestra under the gaily festooned and elaboration of the Pavilion which rang into the “wee sma’ hours” with our merriment. This dance was the most successful event of the year both socially and financially for the Golden Pheasant surely reaped a golden harvest for us. When the last nickle was corailed and tested, we found ourselves, as the bootleggers say, about a half grand to the good. With three months of relaxation behind us we gathered ourselves together from the four corners of our metropolis to tread the path to glory. But what price glory? Dunt esk! Our first duty as august and dignified seniors was to elect our class officers. From the list of Nominees presented by the nominating committee composed of Paul Young, Evelyn Montie, Eugene Hagan, Margaret Hollabaugh. William Sheehan. Helen Dundas and Jack Hershelman, the following officers were elected: Bob Williams, President-, Mercedes Huff. Vice-President-, Helen Jenkins. Secretary and Ben McFate, Treasurer. This important matter decided, the new President immediately hopped to it and began the function of his office by calling a meeting at which two important committees were elected. On the Dance Committee were: Ruth Britton, Dave Young, Eva Davis, Margaret Cross and Charles Perry; while the Play Committee was made up of Helen Wilkins, Maurice Moran, Maynard Hipwell, Marion Hunter, Marion Montgomery, Margaret Young, and Jack Reynolds. At the same meeting Mr. Townsend was elected to serve as faculty advisor with the appointee of Mr. Thompson, Miss Cribbs. Mere words cannot express our grateful appreciation for their extremely useful guidance and assistance which they willingly tendered to us at all times during our class year. Among the committees the Dance Committee drew first blood by arranging for a dance to be held after the Warren football game. It was held no doubt to show that the girls would bleed for their Alma Mater as well as the boys. After Warren had tramped on the boy’s feet during the game they came up to South and tramped on the girls’ feet during the dance. After Thanksgiving the excellent and praiseworthy work of the Play Cast was made apparent in a farce entitled “Is Zat So” built on a pugilistic background which was presented under the direction of Mrs. Merle Lowrie Spettigue for three successive nights to packed houses. This play surely garnished the Class Coffer with sugar and put us well on the way towards a most successful year financially. From the first to the last curtain the play was a knock-out. 48 Heretofore our class colors were the black and blue of that School of Hard Knocks, Experience; but after the color Committee, on which the following served, Mercedes Huff. Jack Reynolds, Evelyn Bartlett, and William Sheehan, had gotten their heads together it was decided that hereafter the Class of ’29 should flaunt the colors of red and white to the breeze. As the months sped swiftly on the time arrived to select the staff to prepare the annuals of the Class of '29—that class Odyessy better known as the “Oil Can.” To see the carrying out of this important matter the Oil Can Committee was appointed consisting of Dave Young. William Sheehan, Harry Howe, Chuck Perry, Ben McFate, Ed. Richards, Jack Weaver. Floyd Malcolmson and Helen Dundas. The Editor of the Oil Can must be Canny as the Scotch say and who could be more so than Ben McFate both in fact and by descent, although his ancestors might be Irish, we don’t know. But no matter, the success of this Oil Can is due to the preservering and tireless efforts of Ben and the Staff in their striving for an Oil Can Par-excellence. Our praise of them can not be too loud or long. In order that we might have some suitable symbols to remind us of our class and all it meant to us, a committee was appointed to select the class rings and pins. Those who served on it were; Helen Dundas, William Thomas. William Sheehan, Eva Davis, Helen Wilkins, Marion Hunter, and Jack Reynolds. Rumor has it that so conscientious were they in their duty that several members of the committee suffered chipped teeth in attempting to appraise the fineness of the gold by biting it. But to have done with humor let us say the results of their selections were most laudable. One of the brightest spots of the year was “red necktie day” when the senior boys donned flashy red ties of all shapes and sizes as well as divers colors. The girls, not to be outdone by the opposite sex, likewise bedecked themselves with red hair ribbons, ties, dresses, and ankle socks or what have you that’s red? That the class of ’29 was especially productive in the various athletic activities is shown by the many wearers of the “0” who will depart with us in June. From the Gridiron come Captain Dorwart. Moran. Hadley, Hipwell, Reynolds, Haumesser, Hershelman and Manager Richards; from the Court. Captain Hipwell and Manager Rose; and from the Diamond marches Hipwell, Adams and Reynolds with Manager Young. Girls Basketball; Dorworth, Cross, Davis, Captain Callahan and Manager Britton. The Senior Class gave its full support to the regular activities of our Alma Mater but there was more. The Senior Basketball squad of the Interclass league with Captain Young, Chapel, McFate, Perry, Adams, Dorwart and Rudolph and the Senior Track Team furnished much honor for the Class. Although there are no fraternities in 0. C. H. S. many student organizations take their place and do much to increase the social life and interest among the various students of the different classes. The French Club under Medemoisel-les Eddy and McCormick, the Hi-Y under the “Duke,” the Be-Square Club under Miss Gealy and the famous Varsity “O” Club. Those members of the class who found themselves musically inclined found means to give expression to their talent in the Glee Club and the Senior Orchestra, both deserving of the highest praise, and recipients of much commendation on their public appearances. It is our opinion that they both must have been excellent to be honored with the privilege of broadcasting over our noteworthy broadcasting station W. L. B. W. As the days grow longer there are a great number of things which much to the delight of some of our worthy classmates and to the disgust of some of our less worthy classmates we have our first reminder of the approaching graduation in the taking of the measurements of caps and gowns. This was excellently carried out by a committee consisting of Ruth Fiddler. Kathleen Dowlan. Raymond Asel, Merle Mitcham, Ruth Britton, Evelyn Bartlett, Jack Reynolds, and Jack Hershelman. And then came the storm. The mighty warriors of ’29 met on the field of battle (West End) with the men of 30 and tangled fists and feet only to make a miserable looking sight of those ununified groups of Juniors who went to that place looking for “Duck Soup.” But after the dawn when we came from the bottom with a great victory and flying colors we were a mixture of boys and mud. We regret our inability to tell of the Banquet and Picnic, the last two opportunities when the class of ours will be able to assemble as a whole. But we know that they will abound with the good will and fellowship which have always attended previous gatherings. But there remains the “REFLECTIONS” From the four years of study (In these halls of knowledge) We go with light hearts To our “future” or to college. We’ve learned more or less And we’ve bluffed in between time; We’ve studied our lessons (Or fooled in the meantime). We are sorry to go But the weather’s so hot. We are not sure whether We’re sorry or not. But we would add a word. ’Midst these sundry reflections. Which is chief in the train Of our fond recollections. ’Midst the trials of our school life, It’s true we all feel Whatever the issue. We found a square deal. The Historians. 30 The Twenty-Nine Splash FINAL EDITION Prophecy of the Class of 1929 Oil City High School Interplanetary Communication a Fact Mr. Jack Weaver of the Weaver Radio Corporation has announced that interplanetary communication has been established. Mr. Weaver, well known in scientific circles for his experiments in matter transmission, has at last achieved success after a long, hard struggle. Mr. Weaver is very modest about his success; he says, “My success is chiefly due to my able assistants Norman Wolcott and Herb Mitchell.” Professor Bernard 1 laumes-ser noted American Physicist, said that it is the outstanding scientific event of the age. Local Screen Star Now Called “Alimony Queen” Miss Evelyn Montie. former local teacher, now famous screen star is sueing her tenth husband for alimony. She has several witnesses in her favor among them are several local women and by odd coincidence, of the same High School. Misses Floriena Lewis, her star witness. Edna Smith, and Helen Shiner. She names as correspondent. Miss Rosalia Shiffer. who. she claims, has alienated her husband’s affections. The witnesses favoring Miss Shiffer are Misses Rose Heyison Sophie Pilewska and Ruth Siegall. “Airtube Baggage Transit Company” Formed Miss Donna Ray. energetic business woman who by her own energy and farsightedness, cleaned up a cool million in business. She is known as the “John D. of women.” Although she is very wealthy. Miss Ray is noted for her simplicity and genuine sweetness. Her latest enterprise is known as the “Air-tube Baggage Transit Company.” Miss Ray states that the company is strictly for the use of women. A directors meeting was held and the following officers were elected -President, Miss Ray; Vice-President. Miss Mary Me-Veagh; Treasurer. Miss Sara Northcote; Secretary. Miss Mary Morgan, and General Manager. Miss Mildred Walz. Local Man Honored As Athlete Maynard Hipwell, noted football star and all around athlete, has been offered the position of football coach at 1 larvard University. He is remembered around here for his wonderful playing in his High School career and also for his great success with the teams of Oil City both due to his knowledge of the game and his insistence on clean play. Mr. Hip-well’s work begins next September. Local Woman Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Education Miss Barbara Rodgers, a kindergarten teacher and noted for her welfare work among children, has been elected as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Education. Miss Rodgers organized our present system of education for young children in this city. Class Reunion Great Success The recent class reunion of the class of 1929 in the Study 1 fall of the Old Senior High, was declared a great success by all who attended. Although many other places were offered to the class of ’29. they preferred to hold it in the old building in which all their class meetings of high school life were held. Mr. Robert Williams presided at the main sessions as in old times. Many other notables returned from different parts of the world to be present at this meeting. Mr. Williams, of the Williams Contracting Company of Buenos Aires, along with his manager Mr. 1 lubert James, came all the way from South America. Mr. McFate. ex-presdiednt of the Bank of England who just finished serving time for embezzelment of $500,000.00 came from his London home. At New York he met his present day wife who was formerly Miss Betty Rose. He was granted his divorce from his first wife who was formerly Miss Ruth Fiddler, star of “Red 1 leaded And What A Disposition.” Miss Fiddler says that she is just as well satisfied as Mr. McFate was cruel and treated her cruely. Just a word as to who these people are: there are many notables among them. Messieurs McFate. Williams and James have already been mentioned. Mr. George is President of the George Ice Cream Co.,; Mr. Malcolmson is the instructor of art it the Edinborough State Teachers College; Mr. Richards is the President of a great Chain of theatres including the Latonia of Oil City.; Mr. Paul Young returned from Paris with his family (by the way. he married a pretty little french girl while he was studying in Paris and has not been back to the Old Country since); Miss Wilkins and Miss Montgomery are partners in business, co-owners of the Women’s Novelty Shop of Fifth Avenue; Miss Cross is Superintendent of Physical Education at Slippery Rock State Teacher’s Col lege; Miss Bartlett is with George Kellers Scandals; Mr. D. E. Young is Superintendent of the Allegheny Division of the P.R.R.; Mr. Manson is Mayor of Rouseville, and Mr. Sheehan has bought the Ryan Airplane Manufacturing Co., and now has a .feaLJri. . b t?i... monoply of the business; Mr. Charles Perry former owner of the Pinoak Milk Dairy was found shot to death a few weeks ago. Yesterday the staff of the “Visionary” received news from him by interplanetary communication that he had not been admitted to Heaven because he was unfit in many ways including the fact that he was a member of the band of thieves who were responsible for the sentence pronounced on the president of the Bank of England. Miss Dorothy Cunningham who is also with George Keller’s Scandals has gained great fame as a dancer and singer. The most recent thing in aviation was demonstrated by a few members of the class who succeeded in stringing the first telephone wires to Heaven. It was made known that after climbing the Golden Stairs they were given a very cordial reception by St. Peter. William Thomas, the usual pest, put off a fire cracker behind him and John Sharp was much amused by pulling his whiskers and offering him a drink of his well known cold cure. Martin Courtney was immediately put to work pushing clouds taround. It seemed to be a general complaint because of the lack of help so Beany I laumesser was ordered to put out the stars and I lubie James was given the responsible position of cutting the moon into quarters and halves. These boys were very much disappointed in not seeing more of their friends there but upon inquiring they learned that no teachers were allowed to enter as they had their heaven on earth. The plane which was piloted by the writer of this topic hit a bare spot and he immediately took up driving in a subway. Mrs. Spettigue and Mr. Harland Mitchell were called back to assist in the presentation of the class play “Is Zat So” which was given for the first time in 29. The play was put on in the old South Side Junior I ligh merely to have it in the same setting as before. No outsiders were admitted as it was strictly for the amusement of the members of the class and cast. The cast was as follows: (The names in parenthesis are the names by which they were known to their class mates). Eddie “Chick” Cowan _ Mr. James (Hubie) “Hap” Hurley_______ Mr. Williams (Bob) Marie Mestretti Mrs. Haumesser (Marion Hunter) J. Clinton Blackburb Mr. George (Wade) Hon. Major Fitz-Standely Mr. McFate (Ben) Chauffer Duffee Mr. Floyd Malcolmson (Malky) Mr. Fred I logart Mr. Perry (Chuck) Mrs. Hobart Mrs. Conrad (Peg Young) Mr. Parker Mr. Richards (Ed) Mrs. Parker Miss I lelen Wilkins (I lelen) Jimmy Miss Margaret Cross (Marg) Jimmy’s Nurse _ Miss Ruth Fiddler (Ruth) Butler Mr. Paul Young (Pie) The guests were: Miss Evelyn Bartlett, Mrs. Leslie Bartlett (Eva Davis); Mrs. Jack Bartlett (Ruth Britton); Mrs. York. (“Tommy Huff); Mrs. E. Richards. (Helen Jenkins), Miss Marion Montogmery (Marion); Mr. Young (Dave); Mr. Manson. (Louie) and Mr. Sheehan. (Bill). The music was furnished by the members of the class who were in the Senior Orchestra of’29. 11 was directed by Mr. Mitchell. Mr. George Keller noted violinist and composer, assisted Mr. Mitchell in the directing. Mr. Angelo Rudy, the great cellist of today, gave a number of cello solos. Miss Ernestine Collins, famous Cornet player, also rendered a few numbers. The reunion was planned by the following committee: Miss Helen Collins, teacher of Junior English in the local I ligh School; Mr. Jack Turk. Principal of the Senior High School; Mr. and Mrs. C. Perry of the Perry Clothing Co.; and Miss Dorothy Roess. Assistant Editor of the Derrick. The reunion was such a great success that one has been planned for next year. A price rumored to be in the six figures is said to have been offered to John Roess. famed artist, by Laurin Girggs. steel magnate, for the former’s work Une Passage Rusticque” The picture, completed last fall, has not as yet been publicly displayed, but it is said to be the masterpiece of the noted creator. Former Local Man Making Hit In Boston From Boston comes word that Sidney Hookins, noted violin virtuoso, is being enthusiastically received on his tour of the States. Mr. Hookins shows musical talent of a high calibre. However, it remains for his brother Mitchell to perform the business ends. Sidney says he could not get along without Mitchell, for while Sidney does the playing, someone with real brains must plan his tours. When Sidney plays, especially difficult music requiring intense concentration. Mitch often appears on the stage to turn pages and is always enthusiastically received. Wall Street News Our Wall Street correspondent informs us that numerous rumors are running wild about the jolly old district to the effect that the Chain Lightning Co. is contemplating merging with the Safety Thunderbolt, Inc. The proposed merger of these two live wire concerns brings again in the limelight, two former Oil City men. Mr. Eugene I lagan as President of the Chain Lightning Co., has brought the concern to its present high standing in heat circles, while Martin West has shown his generalship and initiative in guiding the Safety Thunderbolt, Inc., through last year’s slump to its present position. Famous Metropolitian Actor Returns Home Madame Umberta Daberati, famous Metropolitian actress, has returned from an extended sojourn in Europe, taken at her phy- sicians advice after last year’s nervous breakdown. She will start in on the memorization of her role of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy. Macbeth, to be presented by the All-Artists-Group this summer in New York. Some of the old timers will remember Mme. Daberati as the former Miss 1 lenrietta Sisken of the Oil City High School class of ’29. Opposite Mme. Daberati in title role of MacBeth is James Dorwart. Following is the rest of the cast: McDuff Paul Speer Lady McDuff Miss Lucille Khien Malcolm Joseph Guy Ion Banquo Richard Lobaugh Duncan John Pearson Court News Mr. Ralph Dunn of the R. Bankson Son Furriers, is being sued on a charged preferred by Mr. Robert Bittenbender. to the effect that the defendant. Dunn, had several mice whitewashed and sold as ermine. Donald Faloon. famed attorney, has announced that his services have been retained by Norman McGarr. Chain Store Magnate, in the latter’s fight against his wife’s claims for alimony. Social The Ladies’ Aid Society of the 1st Presbyterian Church have announced that they have procured the services of the Rev. Harry Howe who will deliver his lecture at the next meeting. Miss Evelyn Fellers, private secretary to Rev. Mr. I lowc. has announced for him that his topic will be: “The Evils Of The Present Generation.’’ Miss Margaret Urey will be in charge of the Schubert Club program which will be held tomorrow evening in the club rooms. She will be assisted by Miss Dorothy Turney. A party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stanton, in commemoration of their silver anniverasry. was held last evening at the family home on West First Street. Mrs. Stanton was formerly Miss Carolyn Thompson of this city. Mrs. Stanton received many beautiful gifts. Mr. Stanton was prevailed upon to give the following formula for a happy married life: Always be congenial (that is. never balk when the first comes around) 2—Never doubt the better’ half’s wisdom (in other words, show your intelligence by acceding to her incongruities); 3—Share your problems with her (never leave her out in the cold) The following were the out-of-town guests: Harold Topping. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shreffler and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Asel. Miss Jane Hansen entertained several of her former classmates: Misses Elizabeth Ausel. Ella Cook. Florence Roberts. Margaret Hollabaugh. and Dorothy Pearson, at a dinner party at the Venango Country Club. All the guests were members of the class of ’29 of the Oil City High School. Miss Hansen entertained in honor of the return of Miss Ausel from Paris. The Misses Mildred Choen. Emma Whaley. Bernice Nelson. Mary Phillips, and Katherine Stewart have left for New York to be present when Miss Lois Shaffer, the latest addition to the Follies, makes her debut. Theatrical Miss Geraldine Muldoon and Louise McElhatten. of the Kieth vaudeville circuit, will be here all this week at the Latonia Theatre. You must not miss their act as it is one of the peppiest, snappiest and cleverest acts of the day. For The Kiddies The Adams Show Company will present Jack And The Beanstalk’’ at the South Side Junior 1 ligh School, at 4:00 o’clock tomorrow afternoon: The cast is as follows: Jack Richard McCarthy The Giant Charles Adams Jack’s Mother Marcella Reid The Butcher. William Downing The Giant’s Wife Esther Bar cr Admission—Twenty-five cents. City Music lovers will be given a special treat at the Latonia. Friday night when the “Warbling Quartet make their initial appearance in our city. 11 seems interesting that the group is made up of four former classmates who were also classmates of the present owner of the Latonia Theatre. The widely known Jack Hadley takes the lead as warbling tenor No. I. He is an artist at making peculiar faces while singing and the theatre-goers are promised a rare study in facial contortion. Lanky Jack Reynolds adds scenery to the act. attired as he is in modernistic black and red tights. I le joins his baritone to the ensemble in a mirth-provoking manner. The two other members of the ensemble are John Ashton. 2nd tenor, and Clarence Dechant. 2nd baritone, both of whom are singers of known talent. Martin Courtney, manager of the Drake Theatre, has announced that the popular and much talked of talkie “The Most Popular Blond” has been secured to be shown here in the near future. The popular screen lover. Howard Rose, takes the lead, playing opposite Miss Lois Weiser. Gorgeous Musical Revue Coming and Going 10—Beautiful Girls—10 Direct From Successful Broadway Run Cast Includes the following Beautiful Girls: Gladys Hargenrater Margaret Standley Catherine Courtney Dorothy Standley Dorothy Bowers Julia Bertok Ethel Kerchner 1 lelen Remus Charlotte Karns Emma McMillen Margaret Copley Harriet Chester Admission—Reserved Seats $2.50 Others—$1.00. $1.50 and $2.00 The Drs. John Sharp and Bigler Spangler have changed their office to the Veach Building. Street habitues had better watch their step. Street Commissioner Wm. Aebersold is after their skin. He wants them to discontinue throwing cigerette stubs and litter in the street. He demands that this be stopped as it makes his department seem negligent. As a remedy he suggests sticking stubs in your pocket, or what have you. ADDS Health Officer Mitcham reports two new cases of Mumps were put into Quarentine yesterday. Homie” Chapel, noted Chigaco gangster endorses and uses exclusively Sheehan's all-steel, bullet-proof vests manufactured by Ed. Sheehan Co. He has out-fitted the rest of his gang. Ken Cawely, Myron Red'' Rodgers, and Ralph Hirst. This gang is known for their clever acting, namely, having Hirst play the accordian on the street corner while the rest of the gang get away with the goods. If any gang ever needed any protection it is this gang and they have obtained it—They use Sheehan’s Gangster Vests. Why Kill Your Wife? Send your dirty work to us—we laundry anything that can be put in water or gasoline. Our prices are extremely low, any one can afford them. M. MORAN J. HERSHELMAN. Laundry After the show bring your girl to the dainty shop- We prepare our food with the utmost care—Elna Nelson and Irene Mong. Prop. Select your fall clothes now at Mary Roesse’s—Phone 3425-X. Let us sell your old furniture for you.—The John Russell and Kenneth Polm Second Hand Store. Gertrude Moran and Helen Dorworth announce the opening of their kintergerden. Here, mothers may leave their babies and go shopping with a feeling of perfect ease about them. Norine Hill and Almeda Crawe have arrived to spend a few weeks with their parents before leaving for the summer camp run by Myra Brakeman in the Maine Woods. Sheer-Lock Beauty Parlor Opens Miss Rena Guisewite announces the opening of her beauty shop in the building belonging to Alexius Wiersbinski. They are to begin work in the rooms of the former manicurists Misses Hazel Gibson and Louise Farren. Miss Guisewite states that all work is to be done by appointment only. With her able assistants. Misses Rachel Stevens. Opal Henderson, and Mr. William Thomas, she says that there is nothing in the barber line that they can not do. “Try Us Once is their motto. Ediliors of The Splash” MYRA BRAKEMAN RALPH HIRST GEORGE KELLER Misses Helen McGreevy, Velma Meagher, and Helen Mealy have returned to Polk to resume their nursing. Misses Mary Callahan, Edna Cauvel, and Kathleen Dowlan were the hostesses of the BBG Meeting held at the home of Miss Callahan last evening. Miss Dorothy Nuth has returned home after an extended visit to Phoenix. Arizona. Miss Lena Bisker has returned from New York where she had gone to see her friend Miss Helen Betts set sail for Egypt. The Misses Ruth Allebach, Helen Dundas, and Alberta Flockerzi have returned to Rochester to teach school after a short vacation at home. ACTIVITIES CAST OF SENIOR PLAY SENIOR CLASS PLAY On those memorial evenings of November 25, 26. and 27, the class of 1929 set an example for other amateurs, when they presented the play Is Zat So” under the capable direction of Merle Lowrie Spettigue. The story centers around a prize fighter and his manager. By a stroke of luck they were taken in as servants into the home of a Fifth Avenue millionaire. It all starts because young Clinton Blackburn needs a trainer, more to keep him from drinking himself to death than any other reason. The fighter, Chick Cowen, and his manager Hap. Hurley, enter the home as servant-trainers, spending part of their time as butlers and part keeping their employer, Clinton, in physical condition. Meanwhile, Chick falls in love with Florence Hanley, nurse to Master Jimmie. Mrs. Blackburn Parker's small son. Then to cap the climax. Hap falls in love with Marie Mestretti. Secretary to Mr. Parker. Parker is steadily trying to fleece young Clinton of the family fortune. Chick and Hap seem to have rembered of seeing him before. One evening, when Mrs. Parker was having a party, a boxing bout was arranged between John Duffy, (chauffuer for Grace and Fred Hobart) and Chick. Women in this city who never had seen a boxing bout were thus afforded their first opportunity to witness one for themselves. And the many women who, somehow or other, have fancied that boxing was degrading and brutal sport, now have an entirely new idea of it. For the two rounds of three minutes each, the audience was regaled with the exhilerating sight of two boxers going at each other hammer and tongs. It was not, of course, a brutal exhibition, for boxing today has been stripped of that feature. But on the contrary it was a most interesting and exciting demonstration of the art of self defense. Right in the middle of the fight Chick hears Parker tell Duffy to throw the fight, Duffy refuses, and Chick remembers that he has seen Parker in France before, pulling the same trick. He turns to tell Hap, when suddenly the bout ends with a clean knockout. And in this connection let it be added it is not the Hero who administered the knockout. Hap is training Chick for the championship, but Clinton thinks they threw the fight and accepted the money from Parker and puts them out. Chick wins the championship. Of course, Florence and Marie really missed their two friends. Chick and Hap return just in time to save the family fourtune from— Clint s crooked brother-in-law, and they straighten matters out among themselves. It is presumed that in later years Mrs. Blackburn gets a divorce from her husband and pays more attention to the Major, Maurice Fitz-Stanley, a deep friend. We don’t know, that's just a presumption; Angie Van Alsten added a bit of humor at the party. Smith (the butler) was very quiet, but observing, like all butlers are. W29 57 SENIOR PLAY CAST OF CHARACTERS AS YOU MEET THEM Eddie “Chick Cowen A. B. “Hap” Hurley C. Clinton Blackburn Susan Blackburn Parker Major. The Hon. Maurice Fitz-Stanley Florence Hanley Robert Parker Marie Mestretti Master James Blackburn Parker Grace Hobart Fred Hobart John Duffy Angie Ban Alsten Smith Guests Bill Thomas, Bill Ahcrsold, Lewis Mansen. David Young. Bill Sheehan Guests at Party Helen Jenkins, Eva Davis, Ruth Britton. Evelyn Bartlett. Mercedes Huff, Howard Rose. Junior Year Senior Year W¥ STAGE MANAGERS Sam McMullen. Jack Hershelman, Ray Bicl le Jack Hershelman. Dave Young 58 Hubert James Robert Williams Wade George Helen Wilkins Benjamin McFate Ruth Fiddler Edward Richards Marion Hunter Margaret Cross Margaret Young Charles Perry Floyd Malcolmson Marion Montgomery Paul Young I i --- . |oo JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class play “Pigs.’’ a comedy in three acts, was presented at the South High January I. 2, 3. under the direction of Merle Lowrie Spettigue. Thomas Atkins. Junior, the youngest son of an unsuccessful lawyer. Thcmas. Senior, starts in by wanting $250 dollars to cure some pigs of the cholera. His father and mother treat him like a small child yet. Ellen and Thomas Atkins Senior, have with them 1 lector and Grandma Spencer, who are always finding fault with everything. Grandma gets butted all the way down the steps by the goat Junior is trying to cure of a disease. One day 1 lector gets sick and Mildred Cushing. Junior s unrecognized fiancee, gives him some goat medicine. I le almost has convulsions. The blame is thrown on Junior, and he is forbidden to go to the party with Mildred. Lenore blastings (Mildred’s cousin) is the girl giving the party. She is just in love most of the time. Mildred makes a plea to her uncle Smith Hastings. Lenore’s father, for the $250 but he refuses. Then Mildred goes to Lenore and says that she will tell certain little secrets of hers if she doesn’t give her the money. Lenore gets scared and gives Mildred the money. In the meantime. Mildred and Junior shut I lector and Grandma up by telling them that they know of Hector’s secret marriage to Tillie Hendricks. They bring Tillie and Hector together again. Mildred and Junior go and buy the pigs with the money that Lenore has given them, and get Doctor Springer to cure them, of course by using Junior’s cure for cholera. Doctor Springer hides the kids when Lenore and Spencer Atkins (the elder son of the Atkins) come down to hunt for them. Oh Yes! Lenore now has a crush on Spencer, a very poetic young man. There is great confusion at home until Mildred and Tommy come home and accounce that they have been married, and that the pigs are cured. They present Mr. and Mrs. Atkins with a check for $2,400 from the sale of the pigs, and so they lived happily ever after. By way of comment, let us say that we suppose those pigs are full-grown hogs by now. Thomas Atkins Junior. Paul Young Thomas Atkins Senior.. . .Edward Richards Hector Spencer_______________________ Dude' Moran Grandma__________________ . Dorothy I urney Ellen Atkins________________ Helen Wilkins Last But Not Least Spencer Atkins Bch Williams Mildred Cushings Ruth Fiddler Lenore Hastings_____ Evelyn Bartlett Smith Hastings Benjamin McFate Doctor Springer ______________Chuck Ferry ___________ “PIGS” 59 THE HI-Y CLUB We sat before a steaming platter With our eyes covered and our teeth achatter; With a great effort we looked down— For a whole minute there was nary a sound. Then a mournful groan floated on the still air All because of what was there—MEATLOAF. But the Hi-Y Club has managed to evade scurvy because once in a great while there was a very pleasant change of menu. Everything considered, ’29 has been a most successful year for the Hi-Yians. Even the novel idea of printing a paper was suggested and acted upon with the result that the Hi-Yian, a remarkable effort in literary dabbling, was printed weekly. In addition to minor activities the club has had many notable speakers, including H. W. Gibson, a noted authority on Boyology. 1 alks delivered by such men were most beneficiary to the fellows. In fond memory of the brotherly and the useful meetings spent together we, of ’29, leave the club with a deep regret. May the Hi-Y carry on! President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Robert Williams William Hershclman Charles Adams Jack Hershclman THE SENIOR GLEE CLUB ■'BBS ' This year the Senior Glee Club has been a big improvement over last year. Under the capable direction of Miss Grace Leyda, they sang at the Teachers Institute and after the Grade School Contest. One of the important things they put on was the Opera The Maid of the Mill which was very good. This year they are going to do something an Oil City Glee Club has never before tried. They are going to Erie April 26. to enter into the North-western Musical Contest, and on May I 7, they are going to Clarion to enter a Musical Contest there. On the whole, we think our Senior Glee Club this year has been well worth mentioning. LE CIRCLE FRANCAIS The French Club is one of the most active organizations of Oil City High. Its regular meeting is held on alternate Mondays in the school at 7:30. During the past school year at the many meetings a great number of playlettes and a great deal of entertainment has been given for the benefit of the fine attendance which was found at every meeting. This club is under the able supervision of Miles. Eddy and McCormick our instructors of French who with this club furnish a side to lessons, which is really enjoyable. All the members of this organization are those students of the school who are taking either second or third year French. The officers of the club are: Mercedes Huff ...................................................President Paul Young.......................................................Treasurer Jessie Clouse................................................... Secretary THE BE SQUARE CLUB The Be-Square Club is the Girl Reserves of the girls of the Senior and Junior Classes. The Club has naturally seen a very active year, with such a gay, peppy, crowd of girls. The activities engaged in during the year, are parties, dinners, etc., besides our interesting regular meetings. Special mention should be made of the time the club entertained the Hi-Y boys and of the play the girls presented, ‘Up To Freedie.” But there is also a serious side to the Club, the Triangle, which is our emblem, its three sides standing for Health—Knowledge—Spirit. OFFICERS Marion Hunter Helen Jenkins ...Bessie Doddson ___ Eva Davis Miss Heaton Miss Gealy Miss Rogers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .... Advisors...... THE SENIOR ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra certainly deserves a lot of credit and no wonder—last year they won first place at Clarion, and gave New Castle a hard fight at Grove City, but came off with second place. They have broadcasted several times over W.L.B.W. and have given several concerts in the South Side High School. The Orchestra has played in a few neighboring towns. In the near future, the orchestra will take a trip to Erie to compete in a contest for Nrothwestem Pennsylvania which we are confident will mean another first place to their crown of laurels. MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR ORCHESTRA Violins—Kenneth Barnes. Russell Bailey. Robert Dunn. Josephine First. Darum Gotham. Mitchell Hookins. James 1 lovis. William Horne. Harold Hilton. George Keller. Wilfred Kay. Robert Lowes. Dewayne Manross. Evelyn Montie. Jay Montie. Rith Mulvey. Jack Pierce. William Ryan. Andrew Steffee. Clayton Stevens. Rachel Stevens. Eugene Stanton. Raydelle Whaley. Francis Weaver. James Wallace, Oscar Slensick, Eleanor Greenfield. Bruce Fye. George McDowell. Katheleen Dowlan. Trumpets—Ronald Bankson. Seymore Brown. Ernestine Collins. George Curtis. Ralph Dunn. Julian Goldman. Albert Lyford, Edwin Pierce. Kenneth Watson. Clarinets—Dorothy Beiber. Donald James. Christopher Russell. Harry Wsnsel. Robert Bright, Tony Carone. Brazil Zaccaria, Margaret Hollabaugh. Saxaphones—Seyford Banks. Jack Dunca. William Nelson, Floyd Wilson. Robert Douglas. Horns—Philip Olmes. Murphy DeLucia. Violas—Myra Brakeman, Charles Durnell. Bass—Eugene Hagan. John Weiser. Baritone—Eldon Talley. Oboe—Charles Klock. Piano—Beatrice Krug. Bassoon —Lawrence Firster. Drums—Billy English. Herman Magdovitz, Harry Zeigler. Trombone— Walter James, John Collins. Willard Whren. Cello—Helen Manion, Angelo Ruby. Margaret Wagner. Flute—Max Rairigh. Lois Turner. Bass Viol—Donald Reed. Accordians—Ralph Hirst. Emerson Pressey. 64 THE JUNIOR PROM ngS Spr 1 he Annual Junior Promenade was held at the Sugarcreek Dance Pavilion on June 14, 1928. The inspiration was furnished by Austin Wylie and his Golden Pheasant Orchestra direct from an all winter's run in the Golden Pheasant Restaurant in Clevelend. The hall was artistically decorated in green and white, the colors of the class of '28. Bright colored ballons and parasols dotted the ceiling in a bewitching manner. During the course of the dance many favors and souveniers were distributed among the couples. An exceptionally large crowd, with wonderful dancing weather, furnished a fine time for all into the wee small hours of the morning. No one was there who didn’t have what they expressed as a swell time, except those who passed out, (the door). Those who were responsible for this great strutt were: Eva Davis Evelyn Bartlett Mercedes Huff John Sharp Ben McFate—Chairman Charles Perry Ruth Britton Maynard Hipwell Marion Hunter 65 MRS. SPETTIGUE No one but Mrs. Spettigue could have made successes of the Junior and Senior plays for we all know a play is not a play without her. Thanks seem very meager compared with the contributions of Mrs. Spettigue. GRACE LEYDA We owe a lot of credit to Miss Leyda who has worked so faithfully with the Senior Glee Club. Under her capable and patient coaching, the successful operetta. Maid of the Mill was put on at South. We might also add that through her efforts the boy’s quartette made their debut. Say it with ‘Notes' ” is her motto. MR. MITCHELL The success and accomplishments of our high school orchestra can be attributed to no one but Mr. Mitchell He has done something which he can be proud of, and which we are proud of. No small amount of credit is due him. 69 alda andrews stella armstrong edna baker cleva bashor betty britton mary browne ruth bullock marion bunnell marie Campbell mildred carlson sarah carrig eleanor case ethel cauvel jessie douse margaret cole mary joyce coughlin dorothy crocker florence cubbon bessie dodelson verla doherty vera eagan josephine first jane fischer margaret fitzgerald Virginia fleming mary katherine foust elizabeth gehann marjorie glass mabel gleason martha goodwin mary guyton ruth hadley louise hall jean hamilton janet henderson clea hickman Virginia hollabaugh phvllis huth mary inglis sara kahle irene kelly marie kinney hazel kluck beatrice krug mary leroux grace lewis helen olebelenz eileen luce loretta mcdonald louise mcelhatten helen mcelroy minnie magdovitz dorothy marcy ruth martin della matthews betty miller margaret mock edith mohnkern dorothy monks florence montana mary moran viola motters eleanor moyar geneva moyar mabel moyar josephine noxon florence nusbaum gertrude olson mamie ossoff isabel painter jeanne payne ruth pfeilsticker marion phillips mabel pierce helen pokoj alda rairigh dorothy reniger ethel richards beulah rodgers betty rose eleanor ruppersberg dorothy shattenberg Catherine silvis lucille silvis mary ada smith Virginia smith anna snyder pauline snyder sara swab elizabeth talley elizabeth thompson lois thompson mary thompson janet vickers alice weaver eunice williams margaret winger florence yorke. S1HID kenneth anderson charles ausel kenneth barnes william barrett edward baughman william bechtel ferdinand baumbach robert biltz philip blum herbert bouquin daniel brown robert Campbell chalres carey rusesell carrll richard Cavanaugh robert clever dean conrad harold conrad howard cook kendal cook wilbur crocker john crowley vincent Cunningham theodore czajka francis deegan daniel dunlany charles durnell louis enos dallas elwinger julius fekete louis ferringer theodore finnecy paul fox edwin frazier george fye donald george david goldberg truman gordon william hershelman john harriger jacob ehyison donald hill floyd joslin raymond kean george keely merle keyse clarence kiter charles klock robert krug frederick kugler leo levine morris liddle wayne louden charles loveless robert lowers alfred ludwig lester ludwig francis lynam robert mcatee james mccollum samuel mcmullen engene macfarlane herman magdovitz archie merritt charles middleton forest moorhead elmo murray william nelson philip olmes charles phillips edwin pierce emerson pressey william quinn joseph ryczko wayne sandrock edwin schlicht kenneth sebring theodore shaw donald shotts james scheats oscar slesnick roy sorensen charles steck raymond steer clayton stevens william streeter franklin strub eldon talley Stephen verres ford volger Stephen wardwell richard welch harry wensel tyler wilkins theodore yashinskie edward yorke raymond young brzail zaccaria. saoo .... 1 aouBjjsuopjoS aids djasipauj xbjjbiui8jia i J.)Sip. u )............................................ S3UOfpjBMOl{ SH3JISSO 0£6l Jo - - SHOINnf rmtTLTY- WHtV? RoN(UJ QnKKSoN MOKYMORQRN HCI.CN.WU.KEN5. LGNfl 6lsk6w DoPoTMY-Mimt -gS tml®. CUZflBTTH ftUSCL 9 I DLL 5HCCHPN JACK NCffSHELMflN Literary 71 A is for Adams The tallest in school When you stand by him. You seem like a fool. H is for Hookins Who plays the violin. You never see Mitch. Without a big grin. B is for Bartlett A young English lass. She loves to look at herself In her little looking glass. is for the impatient. Who wait for the bell And when it rings They are released from their cell. C is for Cross Who with Callahan fought. But she is so little It all came to naught. D is for Dorwart A good friend of all. He was captain of the football team Just last fall. E is for everyone All Seniors, of course. We are so glad to finish school, That we’ll yell ourselves hoarse. F is for Fiddler Who loves to act. And she is going to be an actress. Now that is a fact. J is for Jenkins, Our Secretary of note. And when Ed’s around. She makes him the goat. K is for Keller, He'll probably run a store. If so, later. About him, you’ll hear more. L is for Lewis, Although she is sappy. She knows how to manage To make Miss Love happy. M is for Moran, Whom Ranee calls a pest Wouldn’t it be great If he gave the teachers a rest? G is for Guyton A regular go-get-her. But we seldom see him. Without his red sweater. N is for Nuth, Who comes from the West, And when she bothers to study. She does it with zest. 72 The Senior Alphabet O is for Oil Can Of which this is part, Keep it, it’s for you And not your sweetheart. P is for Perry Who looks like a monkey And when he sings He sounds like a donkey. Q is for Questions Which the teachers like to use. And to answer them We dare not refuse. R is for Richards Whom we all know And when it comes to hot air. He has plenty to blow. S is for Siskin A queer young dame. But the way she can talk Will sure bring her fame. T is for Turk Who drives a swell car And when he comes around The girls get a jar. U is for Urey Who on the South Side does abide You have to look up. When you stand by her side. V is for the verdict. Which comes on reports And because we get 75, We are one of the exports. W is for Williams Who is our President. But toward Harriet He seems very queerly bent. X is for the unknown. Your future we mean. And for goodness sakes. Keep your records clean. Y is for Young Of which there are three. They are no relation, But are Dave, Paul and Peggie. Z is for Zee End, And gee, but we’re glad! If you say we aren’t happy. You make us all mad. A LESSON FOR THE JUNIORS There was at one time In this Senior High School A certain young gent Who acted the fool. During a study period On a fine spring day He indulged in throwing paper wads To pass the time away. And I might also say That to this lads downfall Who but Ranee, held sway In that Study Hall. Oh’ Heavens’ what was that The fellows heard a shout But it was only Ranee Who calmy kicked him OUT. CRAZY RHYTHM Springa da timea I writea da rhyma To willa ma cigarette butts ta you. Don’t leava da homa Or starta to roma Tilla you have collected a few. So taka mine pipa. So mellow and ripea. And givea to Alberta (the old man), And litea it up After de sup. And blowa outa da smoke (if you can). Springa da timea I writea da rhymea To tella mine lova for soup. You makea Spaghette To makea forget The odor of Swiss boloney. When you dona da bathing suit On da Rocka mere shore, I hopa that you will drowna yourself. And arriva da shora no more. I hopa you sinka da bottum so fast And letta me forgetta da past. The Senior Rook Shop LOYAL AMERICANS A HUNGARIAN NABOB THE UPSTART THE AWKWARD AGE PATHS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VANISHING POINT SANDY LO. MICHAEL SUSPENSE.............. SOVERIGN POWER UNSPEAKABLE GENTLEMEN: Edward (Ed) Richards. William (Bill) Thomas WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER Robert (Bob) Williams THESE YOUNG REBELS...................... Jack Hadley Helen Louise Dorworth and Carolyn Thompson .......................... John Sharp ............................Eugene Stanton ................ Charles Adams .......................Eugene Hagen Charles (Chuck) Perry James (Jim) Dorworth Mitchell (Mike) Hookins ... ..... .............Lewis Manson ..................... ..Ranee THE CLIMAX UNKNOWN QUANTITY TENDERFOOT.... IT............... ONE MINUTE TO PLAY. BLONDE LADY... KNEEL TO THE PRETTIEST Harry Howe Ronald (Ronnie) Bankson George Keller Ruth Fiddler Jack Reynolds Mercedes Huff Helen Wilkins A PAIR OF BLUE EYES........................ Dorothy Cunningham EGOTIST..........................................Laurin Griggs CHEERFUL AMERICANS..................Wade George and Hubert James THE AMATEUR................................... Jack Hershelman iCOiJC ALL YE LOYAL ALUMNAE AND TRIBESMEN His Highness — CALIF ABBA DABBA RANCE et Ilis Lordship — SHIEK ALLA BEN HERBIE ■ i 5 . Hear Ye I See Yell Broad castics Hand Painted Doll Kiss Me Again Sleep Baby Sleep Big Boy ........... Dirty Hands, Dirty Face In The Evening ........................ Somebody Lied About Me Feel Like A Million When Day Is Done I Can’t Do Without You Just Like A Melody From Out Of The Sky Falling In Love With You King For A Day Your A Real Sweetheart Just A Memory „................ Where Shall I Go I Wish I Knew Forgive Me................. I’ll Always Remember You When You And I Were Seventeen When A Feller Needs A Friend Linger Awhile Who Wouldn’t Be Blue That’s My Weakness Now Sunrise To Sunset........ Someday, Somewhere Ice Cream _____ My First Sweetheart... The Birth Of The Blues Home Sweet Home Go Easy Precious................... I om Huff Peg Young Study Hall Chuck Adams Everett Ralston .......Dates John Sharp Junior Prom. Detention Hall Opens Our Knowledge Gongs Miss Hughes Graduation Day Maude Love School Days ..After Graduation What The Exam’s Are After Playing Hookey The Drinking Fountain When Juniors Day Of Exams I n The Halls . Those Who Fail Skipping Classes ................Lessons __We’ll Meet Again .... Class Picnic Bertha Ward .........Reports In A Few Years On Hard Paper High School Memories Button Up Your Overcoat If You Can Find It In The Cloakroom Sonny Boy.... Mr. Coleman Don’t Be Like That Miss Eddy When We Don’t Know Our French There’s A Rickety-Rackety Shack Out Where The Orchestra Plays Just A Little Smile From You___ Ranee When We re Late Is Everybody Happy Now................................... We re Leaving Wob-a-ly Walk......................................After The Class Fight Don’t Wake Me Up I’m Dreaming In The Study Hall BEHIND THE BAR ROOM DOORS In the room that held us guys. There the teacher stood on guard Someone with his trusty rubber Shot a wad that missed a yard. Someone must have heard it coming. ’Cause he ducked and then a sigh. Down the isle it went a-humming, And it hit another guy. That kid reached into his jacket Drew from it a lot of beans. Gee, they made a lot of racket. As he sent them down the isle. Mr. Coleman heard them lighting. 'Who threw those beans,” he cried. The color of his face was brightening Not a one of us replied. Up and down the aisle he walked, Here and there he cast a glance; Not a single person squaked, For he knew he’d go to Ranee. Then 1 met my Waterloo; Then I started for the door; Cause as I stooped to tie my shoe Some beans rolled on the floor. So you’re the guilty one,” quoth he; “You may leave the room,” “That’s where I'm going now,’’says me And laughter hid my gloom. “Say gang, leave your beans at home They’d be so good in soup, But if you have some in the room For Pete’s sake, don't stop and stoop. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 13. 16. 17. 18. 19. 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. t • t • • • • • • When Maude assigns big lessons it makes Margaret Cross. We all drop out when Helen Betts. How do you work it? Ask Harry Howe you do it. Britton’s lost, so let Marion Hunter. Mitchell said, “Sand is grainy.” We wonder, is Helen Mealy? When the rest are flat, what makes John Sharp? Who wants to see a gun battle when we can see Paul Speer? Let's go to the track meet and see the Roesses. Juniors are infants, but is Dave Young? l urk designed the rug and let Jack Weaver. Could books possibly make Lois Weiser? A test, the end of the period is drawing near. Is Ralph Dunn? A popular question—Does Ella Cook? There’s a fly on baby’s head, let George Keller. We’ve got fireman and engineer, now is Myra Brakeman? Most girls can gab, but you should hear Julia Ber-tock. Is Harold Topping the class? While we bring home the cows we’ll let John Russell the grub. Strong men can twist horseshoes but watch Bob Bitten-bend'er. WHO HAS EVER SEEN ? Harry Howe with his hair combed. Evelyn Bartlett without her gum? Donna Ray talking? Mr. Ralston not shieked up? Marge Cross dressed like a girl? 6. Teachers not yanking the ventila- tors? 7. An empty desk without any paper in it? 8. Lauren Griggs in a hurry? 9. Coach Brown with a smile on? JUNIOR PROM AT 2 A. M. THE BELLS — With Apologies To Poe Bells have saved a lot of guys. Both in the ring and otherwise, A sock on the jaw can lay you out. But so can a question you know nothing about. Some bells are silver and some are gold But the sweetest bell that ever tolled Is the bell that rings so clear and loud When they asked you a question that had you downed. The bells that are in our own high school, Have saved many of us from the Dunce's stool By ringing out clear and sweet When they’d asked us a question that had us beat. In Maude’s fifth period English Class The following incident came to pass It was Thursdays dread oral topic day And woe to the one that had nothing to say. Maude ran through the M’s and the P’s. And our hero was getting shakes in the knees. Knowing his name she next would call And he had no Oral Topic at all. He looked about in desperation, When suddenly to him there came salvation. For out in the hall a bell was heard, And the class poured out like the Thundering Herd. We’ll put these bells in a big glass case With this inscription on the base ‘‘The bells don’t deserve to be junked For they save us from getting flunked’’ 79 LOW DOWN ON Christened Nickname Likes Best John Ashton......... Ruth Britton ______ Homer Chapel_______ Eva Davis Ruth Fiddler Wade George Ralph 1 lirst . Mercedes 1 luff 1 lelen Jenkins George Keller___ . Benjamin McFate John Pearson_______ Dorothy Roess Edward Richards Charles Perry______ Eugene Stanton 1 lenrietta Siskin_ William Thomas Robert Williams 1 lelen Wilkins Margaret Young David Young... Robert Bittenbender Jack Hadley_____ Bernard Haumesscr Jack Hershelman Mitchell Hookins___ Harry FIowe________ Hubert James_______ F loyd Malcolmson Floward Rose Charles Adams Marion Montgomery William Aebersold Ronald Bankson Joseph Guyton _____ Marion Hunter______ Maurice Moran Esther Barber. ____ Paul Young......... Ditto...... Ruthie Joe... .Flomie_____ Eva Torchy .... Wade Red Tommy Jiggs--- Abe Ben Fat. _ Dot______ Ed. Chuck______ ..Gene_____ . .Henriett Bill Bob . Helen.. Peg Dave Bob ..John---- Beany------ Hereby..... Mitch _____ N’d I low . . ,Hubie_____ Malkey ____ Flowdy Chuck Marion Abie Ron Joe Wicked Eyes Dude Pest Saul Act Big .......... The Gang ......... Red Fleads..... . 1 ler tall shiek.. . .Candy Jane ............. ..Music............. ..Juniors Ed Use Big Words Betty _______ To Eat____________ To Talk .. Helen. ___ Girls. ___________ Fiddle .Long Flair____ To Dance....... Harriet........... To Elat __________ Just One Boy Spats Miss Love Sam_______________ To Blush. .Mail Pouch_______ ..To Talk Fun _____ Chivi_____________ Art _____ _ Basketball...... High Altitudes To Be Thin Skirts The sticks Picketts Ask 1 lim ..His Line.......... Athletes Silence (?)_______ THE SENIORS Wants To Be Probably Will Be .Oxford Graduate_________ College Girl............. Physical Director________ School Teacher........... Miss Oil City............ 1 lead of Gas Co...... Great Accordionist ___ Pash ion Model Nurse ................... Famous Virtuoso Bank President.. Business Man.. Journalist_____ _____ Radio Announcer.......... Preacher.________________ In Philadelphia Symphony Actress __ Sunday-School Teacher President of U. S........ Brilliant__ Married Undertaker .Retired Butcher Doctor................... Alumnus__________________ All-American_____________ Music Leader............. Lawyer___________________ Something Great.......... Great Artist............. Mayor ___________________ Tall Man Owner of Beauty Shoppe Wholesaler ..... Shiek Champion ................ Dietician Politician Good Lookin'............. Endorser of Lucky’s______ Expert Shoe Salesman .Housewife. Bum. His Boss. Chief Clerk at Kresge’s. Old Man. Junk Dealer. Mrs. York. Eddie’s Wife. Milliner. Garbage Collector. Bachelor. Social Editor of Derrick. Manager of Latonia. Barber. Truck Driver. Usher at Drake Criminal. Soda Clerk at Paynes. Old Maid. Delicatessen Farmer. Warden. Ladies’ Man. Oil Man. All-African? In Boston Symphony. Seller of Hair Tonic. .Plumber. Mayor of Rouseville. Papa. Henpecked. Fat All Her Life. Nit-Wit. Flat tire. House man. Someone’s Cook. Auctioneer. Someone’s Meal Ticket. King Nickotine. Behold the Lindberg of our Class. We had a hard time getting Ben to ride on the tail of this airplane, but after convincing him that if he fell—he wouldn't get hurt Much; he finally gave in. Notice how he’s got a good hold of the plane. Ben didn't fly across the ocean but he did something just as great. He made the Oil Can of '29 a Success. IKHH 5 PRESEI tED BY black Knights of franklin thanksgiving game: q L CITY-18 :FRANK UN-0 “Bringing Home the Bacon FOOTBALL LETTERMEN DORWART REYNOLDS YORKE MORAN VOLGER HIPWELL HAUMESSER HADLEY HERSHELMAN OLMES MULDOON BECHTEL STOUGHTON WAITKUS Red” Dorwart Captain R. E. Brown Coach Ed. Richards Manager Nooky” Olmes Captain-Elect Assistant Coaches—W. L. Palmer, E. E. Bellen O.C.H.S.—Won 3; Lost 4; Tied 2. Total: O.C H.S. 60; Opp. 208 RECORD Oil City 30 Parkers 0 Oil City .. 0 Erie Aca 27 Oil City 6 Sharpsville . 0 Oil City 0 Franklin 0 Oil City 18 Franklin . 0 Oil City 6 Titusville 6 Oil City 0 Meadville 36 Oil City ...... 0 Sharon 108 Oil City 0 Warren . 31 “RED DORWART Captain ED. RICHARDS Manager 85 VARSITY BASKETBALL LILLY ROSE MACFARLANE FITZGERALD CARLL CONRAD HADLEY HIPWELL HEY ISON HAUMESSER YORK KANE M. HIPWELL Captain R. E. BROWN Coach H. ROSE Manager O. C. H. S—Won 12; Lost 7 Total—O. C. H. S. 459 Opponents 377 RECORD Oil City . 14 Oil City 25 Oil City 30 Oil City . 24 Oil City. ...22 Oil City . 18 Oil City 14 Oil City. . 30 Oil City __ 38 Oil City... .27 Oil City... 33 Oil City... ..24 Oil City.. 20 Oil City .27 Oil City ...21 Oil City 15 Oil City ... ...28 Oil City... 36 Oil City... 13 St. Titus_______15 Ford City ______28 Alumni 24 Rocky Grove 16 Titusville 21 Meadville 23 Franklin 17 Greenville 24 Cochranton 20 Warren __ _____ 22 Greenville 24 Rocky Grove 22 Titusville______18 Warren__________22 Franklin____ 31 Meadville 22 Cochranton _____25 Verona__________14 Ken-Hi 19 GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Tl IIS YEAR S LETTER WINNERS MARGARET CROSS RUTH HADLEY JANET WILLIAMS VERLA DOHERTY DELLA MATTIIEWS JOSEPHINE NOXON HARRIET ALLEN MARY CALLAHAN Captain RUTH BRITTON Manager RECORD I—Alumni at O.C____________48- 8 22—O.C. at Knox___________ 24-14 I—Cochran ton at O.C_______21-16 15—Titusville at O.C._ _ 29-14 8—O.C. at Cochranton_______23-19 I I —O.C. at Titusville____11-15 19—O.C. at Farrell.........12-22 26—O.C. at Franklin________14-24 8—Farrell at O.C...........12-26 I—Franklin at O.C__________10-19 87 SUMMARY OF FOOTBALL GAMES O. C. H. S. V ’28 The football squad started with a poor showing at Camp Coffman. Twenty-five candidates answered the call for fundamentals and training under Coach R. E. Brown. Assistant Coaches W. L. Palmer and E. E. Bellen. Of the twenty-five candidates, three were lettermen of 1927-28; Captain Dorwart. Hipwell and Reynolds. After returning from camp the squad was increased to sixty candidates. During the next two weeks the squad was drilled in plays and signals preparatory to the opening game of the season. OIL CITY 30 PARKERS LANDING 0 The zero hour started Oil City off with a bang, the inexperienced green squad trouncing Parker. The down river crew fought consistently and kept the Oilers on the go constantly. No particular player of either squad starred in the fray. A pretty pass from Hipwell to Stoughton, good for thirty yards netting the third touchdown of the game, was excellently executed. The touchdowns were made by: Hipwell. 2; Haumesser. Olmes and Stoughton. OIL CITY 0 ERIE ACADEMY 27 The next week the Oilers journeyed to Erie where they suffered defeat at the handd of the strong Erie Academy aggregation. Although the Erieites proved too strong and outweighed Oil City considerably, the Oilers put up a strong defensive game. Olmes and Cutri collided in this fray in the second quarter and injured Olmes so that he could not go back into the game. Hipwell and Dorwart were the stars of the contest. OIL CITY 6 SHARPSVILLE 0 The following week. Oil City took on the Sharpsville eleven at the West End Ball Park. Several times the Oilers' goal was threatened, but the Oilers showed their gridiron vitality and held Sharpsville to a defeat. Fight, and practically fight alone, gave Oil City the decision over Sharpsville. Hipwell. the outstanding star, plunged through the line for the lone score. Olmes also made consistent drives through the line. ‘'Mike” Muldoon, a freshman, playing his first game, appeared to be a real find. Dorwart and Bechtel were at their fine standard of playing. OIL CITY 0 FRANKLIN 0 Oil City’s next opponent was Franklin at the West End. Although both teams were evenly matched, the game was featured by a clean fighting spirit. Franklin's aerial attack had the Oilers worried considerably, but the Blue and White held the Red and Black crew to a deadlock. The fray was the first 0-0 tie score since Thanksgiving in 1922. Even though the teams were tied, they entertained at the new Colonel Drake Theatre. Here prizes were awarded for the longest run. longest pass and longest return of punt, all of which were awarded to Franklin. OIL CITY 0 CAN iheli WARREN 31 The strong and powerful up-river crew swamped the Oilers and took home the bacon. The smooth interference demonstrated by the Warren gridders put O. C. in a bad light. There were a few outstanding plays executed by both teams. Oil City had numerous chances to score when Conrad completed several passes which worried Warren a little. Captain Bevevino. one of Warren’s stars, intercepted a pass from Waitkus and ran 70 yards for a touchdown. OIL CITY 6 TITUSVILLE 6 On a dark and dismal day the Oilers journeyed to the Queen City. In the muck and mire both teams exchanged blows and after the first three minutes of play the Brown and Gold crossed the Oiler’s goal for a score. Working together very smoothly. Titusville fumbled on the 19 yard line and Hershelman broke through the strong line, grabbed the ball, and ran 81 yards for a touchdown which saved Oil City from defeat. No doubt Hershelman was the star, but something must be said of the Stoughton boy who clipped his opponent, Tesser, from endangering his running mate, I lershelman. OIL CITY 0 MEADVILLE 36 In another sea of muck and mire Oil City and Meadville clashed at the West End grounds. The Oilers, no doubt, were in a slump and took a severe trouncing. H he game was featured by some good broken field running by Weber, with I logan demonstrating some fine line bucks, scoring several times. This contest was a big surprise to Oil City. The defeat gave Meadville the Championship of this district for the second year. OIL CITY 0 SHARON 108 Slaughtered, huh! is no name for it. The Oilers seemed to be out of the mood for playing this game. The giant Sharon team walked through the Oiler’s defense at will, with the Blue and White appearing as though they were standing in front of a machine gun to be mowed down. Never before in history have the Oilers been defeated so decisively. This game will always be remembered by those who participated in it. Sharon, with its strong plays, was never forced to punt out of danger. Stoughton received a severe fracture of his left wrist, which kept him out of the Franklin game on Thanskgiving. OIL CITY 18 FRANKLIN 0 The Annual Turkey Day game was a more successful affair. Coming back looking on the bright side of the fray, the spectators, numbering approximately 5,000. saw one of the best games ever played by the Oiler eleven. Oil City woke up the dead, brought home the bacon, and the football trophy offered by the Black Knights of Franklin to the winners. With steady drives and plunges, the Oilers drove the Red and Black up to the back door several times with Yorke finally making the first score. Franklin repeatedly tried the aerial attack but was not successful owing to I ladley's intercepting two passes which were good for 38 and 10 yards for touchdowns. Hipwell, the sturdy fullback, with his team-mates, crashed through the Red and Black line for large gains. Again the Oilers tucked away their Blue and White jerseys, and togs for another year. The squad loses eight men by graduation; Captain Dorwart. Reynolds, Hipwell. Hershelman, Hadley. Haumesser, Moran, and Volger. “Nooky” Olmes was elected captain of the 1929-30 eleven. We hope that a successful season awaits those who return. 89 1928 1929 VARSITY BASKETBALL The Oilers No time elapsed after the football season had closed and a call went out for basketball candidates. After the squad of 15 had been picked out of 35 candidates, practice in fundamentals and training began. The season opened on the 18th of December. The opening game of the season was with St. Titus; the Oiler five went down to an easy defeat. Ford City, the champion five of their section, handed the Oilers their second defeat of the season. The annual Alumni contest gave the Blue and White their first hard fought victory. The following week the Oilers played their first league game with Rocky Grove which was won by O. C. H. S. The second league game was played with Titusville, the Oilers winning a stiff battle over the Brown and Gold on the Queen City floor. Again the Blue and White fell before the Franklin quintet. Meadville took two games from the O. C. H. S. five. Greenville dropped two contests to the Oilers, the first game starting Oil City on the road to win eight games straight. The Cochranton five, a fast and witty team, then dropped two games to the Oilers. This year the team from O'Bail's Flats turned the tables on Warren who lost both games to Oil City. The Titusville Brown and Gold went down to their second defeat at the hands of the Blue and White on the Oiler's floor. Still the dark cloud hung over the Oilers when the strong Franklin Red and Black squad trounced the Blue and White. Meadville clinched the championship of Section III. Southern Division, when they defeated the Oil City crew. This year the Oil City basketball team entered a tournament at New Kensington, teams along the Allegheny-Kiski Valley being entered. Oil City played two games, losing out in the second round. The first game was played with Verona, the Blue and White winning out to the tune of 36 to 14. The Oilers lost the second game to Ken-Hi. 19 to 13. The season was closed with 19 games being played, twelve of which were won and seven lost. Next season we look forward to a quartet of lettermen returning. Macfarlane was elected captain for 1929-30. The Oiler et t e s This year the Oilerettes made their debute differently than they have for several years. They performed an unusual feat by defeating the Alumni 48-8. on January 1. The girls, in their first appearance, showed some neat pass work, and also that they could drop in some pretty baskets. The next fray was played at Titusville January 1 1. the same night the boys played there. The game was as exciting as any Franklin-Oil City game. The score was tied 3 times but in the last quarter Titusville spruced up and won 15-11 by the good use of the numerous free shots awarded them. Had the Oilerettes dropped in all their free shots they would have own. Most of the out-of-town games being scheduled at the first of the season this year, the next place the “ferns' went was to Farrell on February 19. only to suffer their second defeat 22-12. The first quarter ended 5-5. but the Oilerettes didn't keep up the good work. The three D’s. Dorworth. Davis and Doherty were banished on fouls. Farrell, like Titusville, practically won it’s game on foul shots. 90 The following game at Knox on January 22. showed great improvement in the local ferns. During the first half, the local girls gained a lead of 17-3. coasting through the remainder of the game. One bright spot in this game was the improvement shown in the foul shooting. The Oilerettes won the game easily 24-14. On January 26. the Varsity Sextet went to Franklin for one of the hardest games on their “sked.’ The Franklin Lassies won a fast, rough game 24-14. Four of our girls were put out on fouls, also a forward. J. W.. and a Franklin guard were put out for unnecessary roughness. One of the best games the girls had played thus far was played on the Lincoln Jr.. High floor. February I, against the Cochranton Six. The game was fast and interesting. The pass work of the team on a whole was good and the extra good shooting of Janet Williams needs mentioning. The game ended 21-16 with the Oilerettes on the long end. The girls kept smiling even though they lost another game. The Farrel girls won on Lincoln High floor 26-12. on February 8. One of the most exciting games of the season was played on the Local High floor against Titusville ferns, on February 15. It was a fast and interesting game in which Janet Williams sure dropped in some pretty baskets to show us what she was made of. One more game was added to the locals column with a 29-14 victory. Another hard game with the Franklin lassies on March I. only to lose 19-10. The game was hard fought on both sides, featuring a lot of unnecessary roughness that is always characteristic of a Franklin-Oil City game. On March 8. the local girls last game of the season was played at Cochranton. The girls played a hard game and were rewarded by winning 23-19. We sure are proud of our Oilerettes this year for breaking the jinks and winning 5 games and not losing more than 5. It is the best record they have made for at least 5 years. We want to wish them even more luck next year. There are two big factors that helped the girls to win; one was the good coaching they had by their coach Willie Palmer. We would like to congratulate him on his successful coaching of the squad, and heartily wish him an even more successful season next year. One of the other factors which helped keep the girls fighting spirit up was their Captain, Mary Callahan. For two years Mary has had the lead of the girls and has proved worthy of it by fighting hard herself and likewise helping the rest of the squad to fight hard. The girls themselves deserve mention for sticking hard through the season, smiling through defeat and if successful, trying even harder the next fray. 91 VARSITY BASEBALL Baseball took its stand in sports, replacing track for the third consecutive year. Coach R. E. Brown had some very fine material to pick from and as a result some valuable players were discovered which made the prospects for the year look favorable. The Coach has several players returning. LAST YEAR'S LETTERMEN Bill Borland C. Dillemuth E. Macfarlane Bob Hicks J. Waitkus Bill Lilly M. Hipwell C. Adams J. Turk J. Reynolds C. Caldwell E. Stoughton RETURNING LETTERMEN Bob Hicks, Captain E. Macfarlane E. Stoughton Bill Lilly J. Waitkus C. Adams J. Reynolds BOB HICKS Captain CHEER LEADERS 1-2-3-4—Yes! There are four! Four what? Four cheer leaders. While the gridiron players were in the muck and mire battling away, there also were four leaders giving the locomotive to pep up the old Blue and White. We are mighty thankful for the wonderful co-operation given to the O. C. H. S. by Wade George. Harriet Allen, Ruth Hadley, and Chuck Perry. 92 COACH RALPH E. BROWN Mr. Brown, more commonly known as Coach, has been athletic director in Oil City High School for the past few years and in that time has done many wonderful things to promote not only athletic activities, but to increase the school spirit in general. Everyone is certainly proud of a man that can bring forth such good teams from such comparitively green men. This is Coach’s last year on the active coaching squad but his fellowship and good sportsmanship will be enjoyed in the future when he will be a member of our teaching staff. ASSISTANT COACH E. E. BELLEN Mr. Jack Dempsey, the Second, appeared upon the scene in the fall of 1928 at Camp Coffman where 0. C. H. S. holds the football training camp. Bellen hails from Indiana Normal where he played guard for years and furthermore had charge of the Lincoln High Girl’s Basketball Team. ASSISTANT COACH W. L. PALMER Uncle Bill is coach for the second year in Oil City. This year he is coaching the Oil City Varsity Girls' and the South High Basketball team. He turned out a fine working girl’s basketball team that won over half of its games. We are convinced that he knows his stuff for he has shown it in the past season and we hope him further success. GEORGE McALEVY Never a game goes by that we don’t see Mr. McAlevy running around the floors of Lincoln High seeing if everything is O. K. Mr. McAlevy assumed the office of Faculty Manager of the High School Athletic Association over three years ago and has proved very successful at his work. We certainly wish him greater success in the future. Wearers of the “O” CAPTAIN “RED” DORWART —TACKLE, CENTER AND GUARD “Red.” Captain of the Oilers, won his letter for the past two seasons. His main position was at center until the first Franklin game when he occupied a post at guard for a couple of games and alternating at tackle. With spirit, fight and determination, he managed to get through the opponent’s line and break up plays. Dorwart was one of three lettermcn who returned the year of 1927. HIPWELL FULLBACK “Hippy” is another one of the three lettermen who returned from the 1927 season and proved to be a valuable man in his position. Hip” the heaviest man on the team, met play after play right on the line. He could punt. pass, and play any position in the backfield. When the team a33smbles far the 33133a of I 929 it will be hard to fill his place at fullback. REYNOLDS-TACKLE Jack, playing his second season for the O. C. FI. S. was a valuable man at right tackle. Hawk-Eye was the third letterman who returned for the season 1928. When a| play was called through his hole, he opened it wide enough for a box car to pass through. He alternated positions either a t tackle or guard, when necessity called. Often plays directed at his position were spoiled. HERSHELMAN TACKLE Jack, a big factor on the left side of the line, gained a permanent position at left tackle for the entire season. You never saw him unless he had a chew in his mouth, that is. of Beech Nut Chewing gum. Jack was a little awkward, but with determination and clean fighting for the old Blue and White, will be greatly missed next season. Jack was selected as an all-star on Section III and all-star on the northern team. HAUMESSER HALFBACK Beanie came from Warren that we all know and say. this being his first season on the varsity and last season for O. C. H. S. found a place for him in the backfield. He was. one of the keenest and best running halfbacks for his size. When called on. he gained more ground than was expected. His clean fighting spirit will be missed next season. Although he was not picked a star, he did his share in backing up the line in the Sharon game. MORAN END Dude, in previous years of football was kept out of the game on account of broken bones, but he managed to pull through this season without any serious injuries. Speed and determination made him a valuable man at end. He turned in play after play if he did not spoil them himself. When the squad assembled next year he will be missing although we hope to hear from him later on some college team. HADLEY- END Jack, although not a regular end. made his letter this season. On defense he was a dependable secondary man. turning in his men and breaking up forward passes. Jack was a star linesman in the game against Franklin on Turkey Day. MALCOLMSON -GUARD We are glad to have with us such an outstanding character as Floyd Malcolmson. He is a veteran letterman of 1926-27. and from what is said about him. he was a valuable player at guard. 95 • 0B8r After having a very successful season last year Coach Brown decided to reorganize the inter-class Basketball League. All three upper classes and both Junior High Schools were represented. The Senior Team under the able Captaincy of Paul Young, flashy forward, came through after a bad start to a very brilliant finish. The season was climaxed when the boys arrayed in feminine costumes, met and conquered their year long rivals. “The TEACHERS.” THE LINE-UP Chuck Adams Ben McFate Chuck Perry Red Dorwart Homey Chapel Merle Rudolph Captain______Paul “PIE” Young 96 CAN ROUGH ON RACOONS— 8.000 New Universities Discovered in 1928. PATRONIZING HOME INDUSTRY K' Let us. said the teachers, “put our heads together and make a concrete road.” I low to travel on the railroad for nothing — Sit up in the luggage rack and make a noise like a Boston Bag. (Don’t throw. Mister. I’ll climb down). “I don’t see why having your car overhauled should be such a depressing experience.“ Alberta—“You don’t eh? Well, it was overhauled by a motorcycle cop.“ MASS PRODUCTION Jack B. —“Betty. I will give you a dime if you will get me a lock of your sister’s hair.” Young Sister—“Say. Jack, make it a dollar, and I’ll get you the whole thing. I know where she hangs it.” “Now.” said Mr. Mitchell during an experiment in chemistry. “1 will take some of this sulphuric acid— “Good.” said Marion Hunter. Helen J.—“Who broke the pane in your house?” Ruth F.—“Mother did but it was father’s fault; he ran in front of it. Betty—“Is that a lion or a lioness?” Ben—“Which one. dear?” Betty—“The one with its face scratched and the hair all off its head.” Ben “That must be the lion.” At one of the Senior dances Chuck Perry walked up to Dorothy Cunningham and asked: “May I have the last dance with you?” “You’ve already had it” she shot back. We walked in Chacona’s and what do you think we saw there? Eddie Richards was sitting there trying to work a cross word puzzle on a waffle. Eddie and f lelen pushed into the crowded bus. Eddie reached over to I lelen and asked. “I say. 1 lelen. do you think we can squeeze in here?” “Oh dear me, Eddie, please wait ’till we get home.” answered Helen shyly. Economy has been our gravy; So to reduce each costly navy. We went, as pure as Little Eva. And met the Brittons at Geneva. Louise M. — Marcella is sueing the railroad company for theft.” Esther B. “What did she lose?” Louise “One of their locomotives lifted the spare tire off the back of her car.” TAKING CHANCES “Dude.” said his mother. “I wish you would run across the street and see how old Mrs. Brown is this morning.” A few minutes later Dude returned and reported: —“Mrs. Brown says it’s none of your business how old she is.” TOWERING INTELLECT Miss Cribbs “In which of his battles was Alexander the Great killed?” Dave Y.—“I think it was his last.” Chacona— How did you find the steak, sir?” Kenneth P.—“Oh, I just picked up one of the potatoes, and there it was.” OUR OWN VAUDEVILLE Rosalie S.—“It took me an hour and a half to get into this dress.” Eddie B.—“You should have taken twenty minutes longer and gotten into it farther.” Mr. Smith—“What is a synonym?” Helen D.—“It’s a word that you can use when you don’t know how to spell the one you thought of first.” NATURE She wanted to show that her tastes in art were above the ordinary. Nothing in the store pleased her. She had scarcely seen a picture when she had condemned it. Then she saw something, nicely framed, at the back of the display. “The frame is all right.” Sarah condescended, “but surely you don’t call that crude portrait art!” “No, madam,” answered Louise politely. “That’s a mirror.’’ GOOD OLD DAD Leslie—“I wish you could make the kind of bread my mother used to make.’’ Eva—“Well, dear. I wish you could make the kind of dough father used to make.’’ ATHLETIC HEART Surgeon — What you want, my man. is exercise plenty of exercise. What trade are you working at?” Maynard -“Piano shifter, sir.” Surgeon—“Oh—ah oh well, try shifting two at a time.” PASS THE CHLOROFORM Mary - Exercise and diet! I thought you would advise something far more interesting— er—a slight operation or something of that sort.” ALL SET Jack Reynolds failed in an exam in all five subjects he took. He telegraphed to a brother : “Failed in all five. Prepare dad.” The brother wired back—“Dad prepared Prepare yourself.” TWO VALID REASONS “Why did you go on the stage?’’ asked the wondering young lady, who was Edna Smith. “Ambition egged me on,” answered Hubie James tragically. “And why did you leave the stage?” she asked wide-eyed. “The audience egged me off,” again answered Hubie tragically. ftj r-ed R«v cll«r -WWcxt y «r wilt U u� vi Vtn.ytu fkttW owt- UlC- |A e a. k -thi k N tk� � v«. I'm n t marred. Ike marricd TKer wky do out— kic- a k late avk tk.A? FOR THRIFT WEEK They were talking of men who, though wealthy, were mean. “I once knew a man,’’ said Malkey. “who covered up his ink-well between dips for fear any ink would be lost through evaporation.” “But I knew a man.” said Eddie R. “who stopped his clock every night to prevent the works from wearing while he was asleep and wasn’t looking at the dial.” “And I know a man.” said Chuck P. “who gave up reading street advertisements to save his spectacles.” FORTUNE TELLER Peg Y. (to gloomy youth)—“How did you enjoy your game with Wade? He’s clever at cards, isn’t he?” Dean—-“You bet he is. He began by telling my fortune and now he’s counting it.” WOW Scientists are now using the X-Ray to determine if a person is hungry. A much more enjoyable and cheaper test can be employed by standing in front of a bakery. Mildred W.— “I suppose you are out a good deal now you’ve got a car?” Edna C.—“Oh yes—hundreds of dollars.” JOHNNY’S FELIX CULPA Wade’s Ma—“Wade, there were three pieces of pie in the pantry, and now there is only one. How did that happen?” Wade—“Well, it was so dark in there I didn’t see the other piece.” Senior—“Do you like A1 Jolson?” Freshman—“What class is he?” m o sj� � rt factory H� r vU kg arervt 4oo wflrf.1 now 1 ' Ok were nrv£Lk.� J rt Wtlkir i K(t week.. Ruth S.— So you have landed a man at last?” Rose Marie “Yes. but you should have seen the ones that got away. Professor “There’s a student in this class who is making a fool of himself. When he’s finished I’ll commence. Bill I I. (at dinner) “Must I eat this egg? Julia B.— You are darn right. Silence -. Bill - “The beak too? Miss Love “Do you know the Face on the Barroom Floor?” Jack H. “Which barroom?” Ruth F.— Doesn’t I lelen believe in elopements? Eddie R. “No: that girl wouldn’t even let her imagination run away with her.” Miss Love — No. Maurice, you must not say 1 ain’t goin’.’ You should say ‘I am not going, you are not going, he is not going we are not going, you are not going, they are not going.” Dude (very surprised) “Gee. ain’t nobody goin?” Farmer “What are you doing up in my apple tree? Small Boy— Believe it or not mister. I just fell out of an aeroplane. First Stone Age Man “You will have to quit writing your girl so many notes.” Second Stone Age Man— Why? First— We’ve got to conserve our mountains.” Raymond (going to College)— Do you think you can get me a good position when I graduate?” Teacher— Yes. if you’ll agree to start at the bottom and wake up.’’ 100 Merle M.—“What’s the difference between a girl and a horse? Alex W.— I don’t know. Merle M. “I’ll bet you have some great dates.” AMERICAN TRAGEDIES The fellow who goes around drinking out of everybody’s cigar lighter. Senior Is there any particular way you’d like your hair cut? Junior— Yes. Off.” A. —“Why does the yell leader keep running from one side to the other in rapid succession? B. — Cause it makes it harder to hit him.” Jack Hadley— My brother was graduated with a hundred and three degrees.” Audience —“Impossible.” Jack— Not at all. He worked himself up into a fever on commencement day. THE ONLY THING LEFT C. Perry — What are you doing with that lamp?” J. Sharp— I’m taking it home for a souvenir.” Perry— Souvenir of what? Sharp—“My first big wreck.” Kathleen — What countries are on theother side of the Jordan?” Rosalie— That depends upon which side of the Jordan you are?” MODERN GRIEF ‘Poor John. He was such a dear, and so prompt with his alimony. Father— When George Washington was your age he was a surveyor. Hubie When he was your age he was president of the United States. Dick— You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I long to hold you in my arms, to caress you. to kiss your hair, your eyes, your lips, to whisper in your ear—‘I re you’. Evelyn— I guess it can be arranged.” D'+f th'� X yu 'Ao As d college A by degrees ALWAYS THE SHOPPER Hubby—“Darling, I am going to be sent to New York for a week.” Wifey—“That’s nice. And be sure to stop at the Pomernia. May Wilkins got some towels there and they were twice as nice as those we got at the Mozambique. In Hackensack they use a hammer and a watch to catch the fish with. The fish come up to see what time it is and they hit them on the head with the hammer. Bill “Are you folks superstitious?” Board “Oh yes, we never sleep thirteen in in a bed at our house.” He—“You look beautiful tonight.” She—“You old flatterer.” Hazel—-“What kind of a car have you?” Lucille—“Oh. a runabout. You know— run about a mile, then stop.” Judge “Come. now. what is your excuse?” Motorist “Well. Your 1 lonor. my wife fell asleep in the back seat.” Gladys H.—”I was out with the most marvelous fraternity man last night and he had the grandest big pin.” Ethel K.—“That wasn’t a fraternity man; that was a deputy sheriff.’’ Eski —“What do you think of the Byrd antarctic expidition?” Mo—“Not so hot, not so hot.” “Bloofus is a senior in college and hasn’t got an enemy on the campus.’’ “Yeah; he never would room with anybody.” SAYS FLAMIN’ MAMIE As he started to go He wanted a kiss Just one. the crook; For when I said NO. That’s all he took. SIS WAS A WHOLESALER Little Willie—“Yah, I saw you kiss my sister.” Sister’s Boy Friend (hurriedly)—“Ah—-er— here is a quarter.” Little Willie—“And here’s ten cents change. One price to all; that’s the way I do business.” Bo-tka,He cook , 5 ike. is ftonvt Kavje K« - 4ate liftM -as a s Ke can. -find H� e jack. “So you are from Oil City? Know Sharp?” “Nope.” “Know McFate?” “Nope.” “Know Richards? “Nope.” “My Gosh, feller, don’t you drink?” Jack—“Five dollars for a marriage ceremony! We haven’t that much.” Modern Judge “Well. I’ll give you a trial marriage for two dollars. A green pair, and not an apple, caused all the trouble in the Garden of Eden. Ruth Siegall—“Is the kitchenette in your apartment very small?” Rose Marie—“You bet. It’s so small we have to use condensed milk.” “There are two sides to every question,” said Kathleen. “Quite right,” said Duane, “and there are two sides to a sheet of fly-paper. But it makes an awful difference to the fly which side he chooses.” RATHER LIKE IT A lawyer (Ben) was putting a witness (Hirst) through a hard cross-examination when the question of absent-mindedness came up. “You say the defendant was absent-minded” said the lawyer a little contemptously. “Might I ask what your idea of absent-mindedness is ” “Well.” replied the witness in a slow deliberate voice, “when a man who thought he had left his watch at home, took it out of his pocket to see if he had time to go back and get it. I am satisfied that he is a little absent-minded.” 101 HOW TO GET RICH Marcella and Louise were talking about one of the neighbors. “He must be the stingiest man alive.” said Marcella. “The other day I heard him telling the little boy to take long steps so as to save his shoe leather.” “That’s nothing.' laughed Louise, “I saw him put a fly under the lid of the sugar bowl before he went out. so he could tell whether the maid had stolen a lump while he was away.” Sophis—“If you don’t stop that racket I’ll call the policeman.” “No good.” said the leader of the town band (who was Florence Roberts) “1 have him here playing the trombone.” P rUt.«m I tKc 4 rvt man. yu ICitttdf , , MWy •{ dee-r but (n m I've LET HIM OUT Bill Thomas, storekeeper in a country village, went to the city to buy goods. They were packed and sent immediately, reaching home before he did. When the box was delivered. Mrs. Thomas, who was conducting the store, uttered a scream, and seizing a hatchet, began frantic efforts to open the case. “What’s the matter. Sarah? queried a bystander in amazement. Pale and faint. Mrs. Thomas pointed to the inscription on the box. It read: “Bill inside.’ TWO SNUBBERS Blase—“I’m sorry I forgot that party of yours the other evening.” Ennuye—“Oh. weren’t you there?” DOGS ACT LIKE HUMANS The old lady had lost her dog and was trying to describe him. She was asked to what name her dog would answer. “Well.” she said, “he’s a little hard to describe. But if you whistle to him and call ‘Tootums’ and he doesn’t come, then it’s certain to be Tootums.” AN OLD MYTH It was said that Hercules was the strongest man in the world. He could lift himself up by the back of his neck and hold himself out at arm’s length for hours at a time. 1.4(4 k-f I-.11 THE OLD QUESTION Helen—“What is love?” Ruth—-“Well, if you marry the man. that’s love.” St. Peter—“Where are you from?” Ashton —“California.” St. Peter—“Come on in. but I don’t think you’ll like it. “Now Sheehan.” asked Miss Love, “if you were in a street car. every seat of which was taken, and a lady entered, what would you do? Sheehan—“Pretend I was asleep.” Dean—“You were speaking much too long on the phone just now. Margaret. Margaret —“But it was a business call.” Dean—“Well, in the future please do not call any of our customers sweetikins.” REMAINS TO BE SEEN Henrietta S.—“Do you believe in re-incarnation? Myra Brakeman—“No. you can’t overhaul flowers.” Bob Williams— Is my face dirty or is it my imagination?” Harriet Allen— Your face isn’t dirty; I don’t know about your imagination. RANDOM THOUGHTS “Believe it or not!” The most successful undertakers are those who have the most dead accounts. A Frenchman is offering Americans divorces by mail. Well, it should appeal to male prospects. At the recent trial to determine the authenticity of a famous painting some experts tried to frame the picture. When a pedestrian gets in a traffic jam he is likely to get “smeared.” An economist says that a college does not increase a man’s income. And Dad is in a position to prove that it decreases it. Marge C.—“I haven't any sympathy for a man who drinks. Bill T.— Neither have I. Only envy. Copper— What’s the big idea? Stewed — I lost my key. Copper - Well? Stewed— I’m making believe I m a letter and trying to slip under the door.’ The Sultan of Turkey sleeps in a bed eight feet wide and twelve feet long. That’s a lot of bunk. r tnmy I H w tvany trmri V f h-i.« U lelf «• t t+ «viry itr y 7 7 When a woman marries for money it’s a merger that Cupid doesn’t take much stock in. Dollar bills will be smaller after July 1st. but our monthly bills will be just as big. Speaking of Prosperity— I faw down and go boom. The young woman who becomes engaged to a struggling young doctor usually has more patience than her fiance. Before Prohibition a man might get a shot of liquor without complications, but now he’s likely to get a shot of lead with it. SHE MEANT IT Edna Smith A penny for your thoughts Almeda Crawe What do you think I am. a slot machine?” Emma Whaley I gave a friend of yours a job yesterday. He’s writing jokes for us. Dorothy Pearson— Jokes! I never thought he had any experience. Emma— Well, he told me he used to write obituaries for his home town paper.” Margaret Copley— Do you know the girl at the Kappa House who won a beauty prize in Texas?’ I lelen Shiner— No, is this a good steer? Ruth A. Is your friend Scotch? 1 lelen Dundas Yes. how did you know? Ruth A.— I le licked his spectacles after eating his grapefruit. Helen Betts— Why do they call those Indians brave? Evelyn Fellers- Haven’t you ever seen their sqauws? Mary C.— I don’t like your mustache. Her supressed Desire— Well, you don’t have to use it for a toothbrush. Marcella— Haven’t I seen your face somewhere before? Louise M.— I wouldn’t be surprised; that’s where I always wear it. ’ The worm always turns- - - - when his wife tells him to from the back seat. SOUTH DAKOTA LIMERICK Said a halfwitted youth from Pierre. Can a man see the roots of his herre? His brother, as silly. Cried. Sure he can. Willie. Provided he stands on a cherre! The wise guy who knows how many itches there are in a mosquito can tell you also the number of peeps in a keyhole. Magic Bunion Cure. Inc. Oil City, Pa. Dear Gentlemen: For twenty years I had suffered with two severe bunions. I tried numerous cures, but to no avail. Finally, a friend recommended your wonderful bunion cure. After one application my bunions were completely gone. By the way. have you anything to bring back the two toes that went with the bunions? Sincerely. Margaret Urey. Chacona hat will you have, sir? Joe G. A toasted cheese sandwich. Chacona— On toast, sir? Joe— No. bring it on horseback. Did you hear about the Scotch athlete who hated to loosen up his muscles? Did you travel the length of Italy? No. just the breath. They r� amei him. l_a.V el beoavse h« Sticks S� C-l6S«- To Tkit. Doctor— Congratulations, Professor, it’s a boy.” Absent-minded Prof.—“What is?” Landlady—“I think you had better board elsewhere.” Collegian —“Yes I often had.’ Landlady—“Often had what?” Collegian —“Better board elsewhere.” Bob Williams “That burglar held me up and demanded my money, but he only took five dollars on account. Ben McFate—“What do you mean, on account?” Bob—-“On account of that was all I had. He—“What is your name little girl?” She—“Annie.” He—“Annie what?” She—“Anything.” Senior—“My dog had three puppies without any legs.” Junior—“What kind of a dog was it?” Senior—“Scotch terrier.” “I beg your pardon, madam.” a patron of the movies bent over, and touched the lady in front of him on the shoulder, “but would you mind reading the subtitles in a louder tone? The organ sometimes prevents me from hearing you.” Sunday School Teacher—“And why did Noah take two of each kind of animals into his ark?” Little Boy—“Because he didn’t believe the the story about the stork.” Have you heard of the Scotchman who built an apartment and left the fire escapes off because it was leap year. Mildred Walz-—“Do you think a married woman should work for a living?” Ldna Cauvel—“Sure; I don’t see why she should go hungry just because she’s got a husband.” Patrick Let s have a party; I’ll get Mary—” Henry— Suits me. I’ll get merrier.” Professor Thompson “So you don’t know what a sonnet is. or an ode. or a gallad?” Beanie H—“No sir.” Professor Well, then, do you know what a madrigal is?” Beanie - “I don’t even know what a rigal is like; let alone a mad one.” “Say. Jack, are you still engaged to that awful Smith girl?” “Well. I should say not.” “God for you. To tell the truth, old man. you certainly had my sympathy. She was the most awful mess I’ve ever seen anyplace But how in the world did you get out of it?” “Married her.” Eddie R. (in night club after partner puts her hat on)—“What! you’re not going?” “Yes. the five o’clock whistle has just blown.” Buck—“What’s the difference between my dog and the planet Mars?” Wing “Just what is the difference between your canine and the planet Mars?” Buck We k.now that my dog is inhabited” Registrar—-“Name, please?” Junior —“Whose?” ffr„,4 (k c • nf ♦•� • ) « - •«%: I f i I«7 NEW BURGLAR COLLEGE YELL Shoot 'em up! Shoot ’em up! Bang! Bang! Bang! Beat ’em up! Beat 'em up! or Hang! Hang! Hang! Burglars! Burglars! Lah! Hah! Hah! MEADVILLE Aw wight, you-all come ovah about eight and well go widing. Ah said we’d go widing to Auwowa? Aw wight. But maybe you had bettah come at nine, and then well go widing. To Wivah Fowest? Aw wight. But maybe you-all had bettah come at ten. then we’ll sit in the pahlah. Aw wight. TITUSVILLE “---And I thank you very kindly for a most delightful evening. . . By your leave, sir!. . And I do hope that you will call shortly; my parents are most anxious to meet—. If you please!. . . It was, wasn't it? I so enjoy musicals, don’t you? . . . No!. . . Good night1“ RENO “Sure. I'll go hiking with yah. Why not? Knickers? I never wear anything else. This is real country. Sure, we’ll go any time you want. I hike first thing in the morning. Night? Well, 1 don’t know about that. What’s the matter with morning? Sure. Well, if you didn’t want to hike why didn’t you say so?” PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS An instrument has been perfected that will throw the voice of a speaker a mile. Now for one that will throw the speaker that far. rkt Irn. ceV� t uar? Pif y,v d� nj Of the f 4 I t fvttir j t Kt 4 • n� c . FRANKLIN “Mutual friends? Do you know A1 Jolson? What? I? Know him well. Ate dinner with him the other night. Certainly. Good fellow Al. Helen I layes? My sister went to school with her. She almost lives at our house, you know. Of course. Mayor Walker? Do you mean Jimmie? Don’t make me laugh. He calls me Dimples. Texas Guinan? Oh. my dear, don’t bore me.” I low the menu looks the day you begin to diet Extra IIEAVY STOUT STUFFED Olives Tomato soup with crouTONS Oysters fried in FAT Potato PUFFS GIANT beets POUND cake with fig FILLING PLUMP pudding CHICAGO At the crack of the gun, the curtain shoots up. A street corner is disclosed, within gunshot of the Loop. A bandit car shoots past. The bandits shoot up the bystanders. The bystanders shoot back. A policeman is shot down. The car shoots away. (The curtain shoots down. The audience shoots the playwright.) “RwtUS.” “What you want, Florianna?” “Don’t forget to fetch me home a bar of tar soap. Ah aims to keep my school-girl com-pleckshun.” COURT OF APPEAL Alex—“Mr. Meyer. I certainly do protest at your unfair marking of my paper. I’m sure I did not deserve an absolute zero. Meyer—“I know that also my lad, but it's the lowest mark I’m allowed to give. a r t I— ftr3 a4� cUd 1 wont Vac i t M ° ta.k«_ frka UoA.h Out )eci r mov� tk. Old Lady—“Do you have butter?” Grocer—“Yes. we handle it. Old Lady—“Then I don’t want any.” Miss Love—“Paul, is trousers singular or plural?” Paul (after much thought)—“Singular at the top and plural at the bottom. Beaming Father “Yes. I named my three daughters. Faith. Hope and Charity. Young Man (stuck for the evening with the heavyweight) “And the greatest of these is Charity. Ding “How did your collegedramaticClub play the ‘Comedy of Errors’? Dong “They put twice as many errors in it as Sheakespeare did!” Senior “May I have the next dance with you?” Junior “If you press me.” Senior—“ X ait until we start dancing.” MISTOOK THE ACTION It was Myra’s first ride in a taxi and she watched with growing alarm as the driver continually put his hand outside the car as a signal to the traffic following. At last she became exasperated. “Young man.” she said, “you look after that car of yours and watch where you’re driving. I’ll tell you when it starts raining.” MYTHOLOGICAL “Now can anyone tell me what a myth is?” asked Miss Love. A solitary hand was raised and a voice exclaimed “Please. Miss, it’s a female moth.” MODERN COMPLEXITIES Lucille—“So you’ve finished the story. Did it end to suit you?” Hazel (disgustedly) “I don’t know. The reading time is given as eighteen minutes and ten seconds, and my time was up before I could find out whether they married or not. PHENOMENA “Any abnormal children in your class” asked the social worker. “Yes.” replied Miss Hughes wearily. “Two of them have good manners.” SPOILING A JANE Ralph. 18. was puzzled over the girl problem and discussed it with his pal. Ben: “I’ve walked to school with her three times,’, he told Ben. “and carried her books. I bought her ice cream sodas twice. Now, do you think I ought to kiss her?” “Naw, you don’t need to,” Ben decided after a moment of deep thought. “You’ve done enough for that girl already.” “This weather is awful.” “Well, it’s better than none.” MacBeth —“Make haste, old woman, make haste.” The Three Witches “All right Mac, all-right. We’II bewitch’a in a minute.” Co-ed—“Where arc you and Bill going tonight?” Co-ed “I guess we are going to the show. I heard him tell Fred he had tickets to the Pawn Shop.” For many years young Howard Rose Was rated a topnotcher: Then his stenog wore clocks on hose. Now I lowdie is a clock watcher. Dorothy R.— Peg is awfully careless with firearms.” Mary R.—“How so?” Dorothy—“Well, several times now she’s shot her husband and forgotten to clean the gun afterwards.” Edna Smith—“Well, I finally got into the movies.” Almeda Crawe—“Your really did. and how?” Edna Smith— “Oh, I paid the usual fifty cents.” Elizabeth Ausel—“These flies pester my baby so.” Myra Brakeman—“Must be a spoiled child.” We never did like these old fashioned girls, too much bustle to get any place. Bob Williams Dearest, I love you so. Harriet Allen—“You certainly do.” Joe Guyton—“I love you. dearie.” The Girl—-“You don’ t mean it.” Joe - “Gee. you are a regular mind reader.” A coonskin coat is the white man’s burden. 106 Evelyn— What a charming baby, and how it does resemble your husband. Helen W.— Evelyn you amuse me; we adopted this baby. Jack Weaver— My brother has a gold medal for running five miles, n one for ten miles; a silver medal for swimming; two cups for wrestling, an’ badges for boxing and rowing. Bill Sheehan — He must be a wonderful athlete. Jack— He’s no athlete at all. He keeps a Pawnshop. And this is not all. because— A flea and a fly flew up in a flue Said the flea to the fly—-what shall we do? Let us flee, said the fly— Let us fly. said the flea— So they fluttered and flew, thru a flaw in the flue. Mr. Smith — Opal why do you spell bank with such a large B’? Opal— Cause, pa said that a bank was no good unless it had a large capital. Laurine G.— Why do they call it a silver moon? Ruth— Because it comes out in quarters and halves. Barbara— Who told you that dress is too long? Helen— Nobody, but yesterday it caught on my garters. Eva— He’s so romantic. Whenever he speaks to me he starts. Fair Lady— Leslie Shucks, there’s nothing romantic about that. That’s just force of habit. I le used to be a street car conductor. Mrs. Nayber— Your house seems so homelike. Mrs. Nextdore Do you think so? Mrs. Nayber— Yes. you’ve borrowed so many of my cooking utensils that your kitchen seems more natural to me than my own. Johnny Bull— We have some very large birds in England. Why. once, while I was standing in a zoological garden I saw a man come in on an eagle. Yankee Dude— Brother, that’s nothing. Once while standing in a ball park I saw a player go out on a fly. Mrs. Nodimes— Is your husband tight, like mine? Mrs. Nickeless — Is he? Say. every time he takes a penny out of his pocket, the Indian blinks at the light. Evelyn M.— My husband and I were watching a team pulling a load up the hill. I Said— I wish we could pull together as nicely. My husband replied— There is only one tongue between them. b.t witk «. ftrl in -tatuto iK«iKe al� e mwtt hrvc beer v pet m� l ic. r Landlady— You make an awful lot of noise with that horn of yours. Jack I lershelman— Well, I’m sorry to hear it. Landlady— So’s everybody else. Bozo — Louey got his arm broken in two places. Bimbo— He’ll know better than to go to those two places again. Miss Cribbs - Can you tell me what a waffle is. Paul? Paul Y.— A waffle is a pancake with a non-skid tread so it won’t slip off the plate. Reynolds — Why didn’t you answer my letter?” Evelyn— I didn’t get it. Reynolds You didn’t get it? Evelyn— No. and besides. I didn’t like some of the things you said in it. The Yanks are coming, said the dentist as he prepared for an extraction. W. George— There is always such an electrical atmosphere at our parties. York— Yeah, everything is charged. Mr. Britton (teaching her to drive)— In case of emergency, the first thing to do is to put on the brake. Ruth— Oh. I thought that came with the car. Miss Love— What is the opposite of Woe? Jack Hershelman— Giddap! ma’am. Bankson How much for a haircut? Barber— Fifty cents.” Bankson— Shave? Barber— Two bits. Bankson— Shave my head. Tl «. t� y vt«o4 ike fcu in dr«k M� v.iW (ife Ac itdrrJJiJ mourn. F r-, 4( U,. Kt UvM v.- f.'Ht 4 ilrj' zf iAf Ac4f A-fV yy� crf A.s •' '� . I iaumcsscr Did you know that McFate and I first are twins. Perry— What do you mean? I laumesser Gold Dust Twins always together. Benny’s little brother had a cold and they called a doctor. Benny stood and watched with interest as the doctor took out his stethoscope and started to use it. What station is he trying to get? asked Benny in a loud whisper. Tommy was asked to make up a sentence containing the words defeat, deduct, defense. and detail. He thought hard. Then he wrote out his sentense. It ran: Defeat of de duck went over de fence before de tail. Old Miss Flint— And what does a little boy say when the lady gives him a penny for carrying her suitcase. Chuck Perry— I’m too polite to tell you. Ma’am. But surely. urged Polm. seeing is believing. Not necessarily. replied Deegan. for instance. I see you every day. Louise F. - I spent my vacation up in the mountains. Alberta F. Really, did you have a guide? Louise— Well, only my concience. Mitchell If a person in good health, but imagined himself to be sick should send for you. what would you do? Ashton— Give him something to make him sick and then administer an antidote. Mitchell Don’t waste any more time here. Hang out your shingle. Miss Love What has four legs, no wings, but can jump as high as the Woolworth Building? Paul Young— I give up. Miss Love— A dead cow. Paul— But a dead cow can’t jump. Miss Love- - Neither can the Woolworth Building.” Mother— Why were you whipped at school today Sammy? Sammy— Teacher told us to write an essay on the ‘Result of Laziness’ and I sent up a blank sheet of paper. Liberal crowd aboard, steward? Well. sir. the boat’s doing most of the tipping. Examiner (questioning applicant for life saving job)— What would you do if you saw a woman being washed out to sea?’ Adams I’d throw her a cake of soap. Examiner “Why a cake of soap? Adams - To wash her back. Louise— George told me I was the eighth wonder of the world. Marcella— What did you say?” Louise— I told him not to let me catch him with any of the other seven. Mother Malky. is grandma asleep? Malkey— Yes. all except her nose. Hast IBEtU anti Testament of tf)t Clagg of ’29 We, the members of the Senior Class of 1929 of the Oil City High School of Oil City, Pennsylvania, the rapid growing city, built from its foundation as an oil center, do hereby draw up our last will and testament. This dutiful class, consisting of geniuses, dumbbells and angels, wish to bequeath unto our underclassmen, the following: 1. The New Million Dollar Structure of the 0. C. H. S. (The new North Side Play House). 2. The blue and pink slips in Mr. Thompson’s office. 3. Miss Ludgate's very careful attention given the pupils in the library. 4. The new clock in the library and the new fountain on the second floor. 5. We also leave the extra periods which have been used by almost everyone. 6. The portable is left to Professor Mitchell for his music. 7. The desks in the study hall which have been very useful as waste paper baskets. 8. The various Senior “Spats” to any loyal Junior capable of holding them on his feet. 9. One of the most orderly appearing things in our High School, the boy s cloak room in the winter months. In accordance with the above stated reasons, a few of our body of students bequeath to the Juniors the following: Bob Williams bequeaths unto Howard Jones the “gift of gab which he has acquired. Ed Richards bequeaths to Sammy McMullen his derby which he will not need during the summer months. Chuck Perry bequeaths to Bob Krug his education he has acquired on “SOX APPEAL.” Jack Hershelman bequeaths to Eugene Stoughton his overwhelming voice. Harry Howe bequeaths to Ed Yorke his gift of humor. Ruth Fiddler bequeaths to Louis Enos part of her beautiful hair. Jack Weaver bequeaths to Gordon Strance his art of making a last minute rush for his home room in the early mornings. (8:00 o’clock). Edward Richards. To Our Rj e THE SUCCESS of this publication has depended largely on the support that has been rendered by corporations and local merchants - - - So, as you turn the following pages and see the various advertisements, you may sense a feeling of great respect for those who are largely responsible for the success of this volume of the “OIL CAN” THE STAFF . 112 m)t 0ii Cttp Rational panfe WITH 65 YEARS OF PROGRESS TWO BOYS START ALIKE ! with EQUAL CAPITAL SAME OPPORTUNITIES The one, A Captain of Industry The other, A Business Failure In the beginning the successful manufacturer had the foresight to establish himself with a strong bank and used its facilities to the utmost. (The right bank played an important part.) Establish yourself and your business with THE OIL CITY NATIONAL BANK and have a banking connection that will always be adequate, always in step with the expanding and the changing needs of the future. THE OIL CITY NATIONAL BANK TOTAL RESOURCES MORE THAN $13,000,000.00 ______________________________________________________ 113 INVEST In The Progress of the Community EQUIP YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS FOR COMPLETE ELECTRIC SERVICE Keystone Public Service Co. IF IT’S ELECTRIC — IT’S MODERN To THE CLASS OF 1929 CONGRATULATIONS ! ! BRIGHT’S INSURANCE SERVICE i TELEPHONE 5 7 7 -G BEERS BUILDING OIL CITY, PA. CHRYSLER 65-7 5-IMPERIAL A COMPLETE LINE OF SIXES PLYMOUTH THE LARGEST AND BEST FOUR CYLINDER CAR ON THE MARKET NORTHWESTERN MOTORS inc. 13-19 E. FRONT ST. PHONE 40 MEET ME AT PICKETT’S RECREATION BILLIARD PARLOR, BOYS! Shining Stand Cigars 14 E. FIRST STREET JETTER’S BAKERY MANUFACTURER OF BREAD, ROLLS and PASTRY “TAK-HOM-A-LOF” BREAD J. JETTER SONS 251 SENECA T. PHONE 251-L RELIABLE TAILORING Since 1888; that’s a record to be proud of. But reliable tailoring, plus reliable fitting, and reliable woolens, has kept us in the game while others come and go. You can have as fine a suit tailored to fit you by Kay at $33.00 as any man requires. Compare our prices with other good tailors’ and be convinced. TAILORED TO ORDER $33.00 SUITS—TOPCOATS Remember KAY fits you THE KAY TAILORS 209 CENTER STREET 2nd FLOOR OIL CITY, PA. 115 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 THE OIL CITY BLIZZARD THE HOME PAPER Mitchell—“What do you know about Nitrates?” Perry—“Now you’ve asked me something. I used to work in a telegraph office and I know that night rates are less than day rates.” Mama—“Duane dear, come kiss your new governess.” D. Williams—“No. I don’t dare to. I’m afraid.” Mama—“Why. dearie?” Duane—“Dad kissed her yesterday and she slapped his face.” Mr. Smith—“And remember, politeness costs nothing.” Rose Marie “Doesn’t it? Try putting ‘I remain your obedient servant’ at the end of a telegram.” I. R. GRIMM JEWELER STRANBURG MUSIC HOUSE ; 1 10 CENTER STREET FIRST AND STATE STREETS OIL CITY, PENN'A. PIANOS VICTROLAS RADIOS PICTURES AND FRAMES : j: ON EASY TERMS 118 33 YEARS OF QUALITY FIRST— A LEADER— T. A. P. TILDEN 2 TROUSER SUITS FOR STUDENTS $39-50 No guesswork about being a leader in c’rcs; if you continue to wear T.A.P. clothe;. The model Pictured The Tilden” tells you by its trim lines.. . . it' r;u'et elegance, that it’s a leader rf r 11 that’s ‘‘there’’ for this season of 1929. Young men have taken to Tilden . . . university men say it’s right . . . business men ditto, the opinion of other s'.yle-wise men. Check Tilden yourself . . . peaked lapels that wing their way to style-rightness . . . broad, well set shoulders . . . buttoned . . . one or two . . . trim, full pleated trousers . . . complete . . . stylefully . . . definitely right ... an outstanding number in T. A. P. CLOTHES It's a model that s off the beaten style a mile! It’s inspiration comes from the leading campuses from ccast to coast. It’s a thoroughbred . . . distinctively . . . thoroughly right! Oxford greys . . . blues . . . tans . . . springlike tones ... a host of the loom’s best weavers. Custom-like finish ... a winner . . . certainly! $39.50 2 TROUSERS SEVEN STORES OF QUALITY 119 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’29 ! WHERE EVERYONE GOES AND MEETS HIS FRIENDS SINCE 1888 The Softer Feminine Mode The Flowered Chiffon Print The background must be dark . . . The foreground must reveal brilliantly colored flow rs to heighten an al-ready-vivid contrast . . . This is the fullest flowering of the mode . . . And Fashion has added to evening creations an accompanying Taffeta Coat which borrows the glowing color of the foreground flowers . . . This combination promises to be one of Spring's smartest successes. 120 j SALKIN’S THE DELICATESSEN AND LUNCH ROOM PETROLEUM SANDWICHES, TELEPHONE SALADS, PIES and CAKES, COMPANY FISHEL’S PASTRY PITTSBURGH RYE BREAD 317 SENECA STREET Our Reputation H. C. YOUNG Has been founded on Willard Batteries the solid foundation Speedometer Service of satisfied customers. Headlight Adjusting We are envious of our Starter, Generator reputation. Ignition Work A-C Oil Filters RIVERSIDE A-C Spark Plugs Radio Accessories MILLS 32-34 W. FRONT ST. PHONE 44 10 EAST FRONT STREET 121 MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY EXTENDS THEIR HEARTY GOOD WISHES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL FUTURE OF THE 1929 GRADUATING CLASS “ THE. STORE WITH THE FRIENDLY SPIRIT ” CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES For The 19 2 9 GRADUATING CLASS THE INDEPENDENT REFINING COMPANY 122 AS USUAL THE SMART- THE YELLOW FRONT ij EST COLLEGE AND DRESS CLOTHES FROM ECKERD’S 1 | j CUT RATE NAOMI’S STORE SHOPPE 16 SENECA STREET 30 SPRING STREET “ALWAYS SELL FOR LESS Are You Content with Your Knowledge and Satisfied with Your Opinion ? ! MANION ! If so, you are done for. There is no more dangerous state of mind to be in than that, particularly when it comes to boilers. The wise attitude to maintain here is one of curiosity. Be curious about boilers—everlastingly curiousl Steel Barr ell Co. ; ROUSEVILLE, PA. MANUFACTURERS OF “OIL : CITY” BOILERS FOR SCHOOLS OIL CITY BOILER WORKS Manufacturers of STEEL DRUMS OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA ! } j 1 123 S MPLE % ?. • ' % 'v5k o PASHFUL ? ' ■pop 7VFWARK Ir WJ' CHIP ROOM FOR ANOTHER 124 ALL PHOTOS IN THIS ISSUE MADE BY ART NOUVEAU STUDIO CORNER OF FIRST AND STATE STREETS OIL CITY, PEN N’A WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL BRANCHES OF PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, HOME PROTRAITURE COMMERCIAL OR CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS AND TWENTY-FOUR HOUR KODAK FINISHING PHONES — 865-X — I 14-G 125 “WISHES” - - To The Class of 1929 How often you say— I wish I had bought a home ten years ago.” BUY NOW ! from— SYDNEY Congratulations! G. ALBERT F. DEVORE f JOHNSTONE REAL ESTATE KRESGE BLDG. INSURANCE PHONE 731 LIFE INSURANCE KRESGE BLDG. C. H. SMITH SONS’ CO. “OIL CITY’S GREATEST STORE” THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSIERY Look at ycur stockings. Are they unobtrusively smart, as good taste demands? Are they right in color and weight? Do they fit smoothly around your ankles? McCallum stockings pass every rigid test of fashion. Walk abroad tomorrow in McCallum style. One glance in your mirror will assure you of your wisdom in selecting them. Sheer chiffon or Service Weight. With square heels or black heels and narrow French heels. PRICED—$1.30 and $2.00 C. H. SMITH S O N S’ CO. 126 Sugar Bowl Restaurant The Two Best Places To Eat— AT HOME and the SUGAR BOWL Select Quality Candies Made in That Home-Made Way CANDIES ICE CREAM SODAS 12 SENECA STREET PHONE 900 1 Get Our Prices - Before You Buy P. H. SMART QUALITY MEMORIALS MAIN RELIEF STREETS OIL CITY, PA. PHONES:—2328 3278-R 127 Make 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 i i I Oil towns the country over have come into being, have flourished and have passed into decay. One by one they have given up the ghost and have passed off the map, due to a common oil country ailment—paralysis of the production. Oil City had it too, but she was fortunate in also having public spirited citizens who were too proud to see their own town die beneath their feet. These same boosters we have today, and will have tomorrow if you graduates run true to form. We believe that you will. Just consider the improvement of Oil City during the past year—new stores, new banks, new theaters, greatly enlarged refineries and all the manufacturing plants exceptionally busy. OIL CITY Sitting On Top O’ The World LETS KEEP OUR PLACE IN THE SUN. National Transit Pump Machine Co. OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA Graduates—Congratulations! c erthinRa. °f §im get your | Pass Boob. To'day! CITIZENS BANKING CO. OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA UNCOLN, Once Said: “Teach Economy! That is one of the first and highest virtues. It begins with saving money.” The J. C. Penney Company has built up a large business by saving money for its customers. We buy in carload lots—by the thousand dozen—and these economies are the secret of our Low Prices. Save! Save! Save! It is the watchword of our business. I 129 GUS F. ROESS Building Materials for Any Type of Construction SONS CO. EVERYTHING BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES TO BUILD ANYTHING Warehouse and Office DELIVERED ANYWHERE 706 WEST FRONT STREET PHONE 4358 Sand Common Brick Gravel Face Brick Cement Building Tile Plaster Sewer Pipe Lime Metal Lath The Oil City Woodworking Mfg. Co. OIL CITY, PA. STORE AND GENERAL OFFICE Metal Building Specialties and 18 STATE STREET Truscon Products YARD OFFICE 20 RELIEF ST. COMPLIMENTS CIGARS - CIGARETTES OF SOFT DRINKS NEWSPAPERS Kramer Wagon BUS TOKENS Company POSTAGE STAMPS BLACK’S AUTO CIGAR ST ORE BODY DEPARTMENT (Formerly W. DeLong'si 271 SENECA STREET PHONE 1732 130 DODGE BROTHERS SIX AND DODGE BROTHERS SENIOR.............. Two Great Lines McMAHON and McLANE DEALERS I 18 E. FRONT ST. OIL CITY, PA. QUALITY MEATS—THEY SATISFY ONE FRIEND TELLS ANOTHER OF THE DELICIOUS MEATS THEY GET FROM KRAFT BROS. MARKET 12 E. FIRST ST. PHONE 960 YES!—WE DELIVER! I For REFRESHMENTS and | HOME-MADE CANDIES J. A. BENEKOS CENTER AND ELM STREETS BUICK SALES AND SERVICE WASHING STORAGE ACCESSORIES WEAVER GARAGE CO. 31-35 MAIN STREET 131 132 Your Journey Through Life will be Smoother and Safer if YOU ALIVAYS INSIST UPON GENUINE , SUPREME PENNSYLVANIA DUALITY 5$ I lie i'cuuzoil Co. 1920 «C6. U.S. PAT. Off. SAFE LUBRICATION “He That W aits upon Fortune Is Never Sure of a Dinner J70R thy motor car, thee can assure A good fortune by the use of Quaker State Motor Oil. Special refining takes out of every gallon of this oil a quart of useless elements which thee gets in ordinary oils - - gives thee in place of this, an extra quart of lubrication in every gallon! Quaker State Oil Refining Co. Oil City, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS OF The Lewis Hardware Company HARDWARE THAT WEARS HARD WE SELL USL. BUT SERVE ALL We sell USL Batteries because we know we can stand squarely back of USL quality. We repair ALL batteries because we know we can stand squarely behind ALL OUR REPAIRS. And we don't try to sell you a new battery if it will pay you to have the old one repaired. Clark and Aikens Electric Co. REAR 132 STATE STREET PHONE 114 USL BATTERY SERVICE STATION 134 STEWART TRUCKS BOYLE MOTOR CO. HUPMOBILE 6 and 8 312 SENECA STREET PHONE 3334 THE ARLINGTON HOTEL IS “YOUR HOTEL” And Worthy Of Your Patronage ARLINGTON DINING ROOM ONE OF THE BEST IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTION OF F. J. ACKERMAN Member National Restaurant Association 135 S. S. RAYMOND A NEW FORD “QUALITY WORK An excellent graduation present. AT LOWEST Also an excellent place to put PRICES” your first earnings. And be sure to remember, a used Ford for $10.00 and up to OIL CITY. PA. BROOKVILLE. PA. FRANKLIN. PA. TITUSVILLE. PA. take on a graduation trip CLARION. PA. W. W. JEFFREY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER GEO. P. FLECKENSTEIN PHONE 302 : FLECKENSTEIN W. M. DEYOE GARAGE Company FLORISTS — GABRIEL — HYDRAULIC SHOCK Jpg’ ABSORBERS SALES and SERVICE w 2 RELIEF ST.. OIL CITY. PA. I A. A. A. Official Towing Service 136 CIGARS MAGAZINES SOFT DRINKS CONFECTIONERY JESSE A. LEVENSOHN CENTER STREET Where Spring and Plumer Meet CRESENT RESTAURANT FINE LUNCHEONS and DINNERS 209 SENECA STREET GOLDEN WAFFLES COMPLIMENTS OF HAYS BAKERY CORNER STATE and FRONT STS. BUTTER NUT BREAD JORDAN SALES and SERVICE 349 SENECA STREET PHONE 170-X G. L. PRESSEY 138 ‘LUXURIOUS IN APPOINTMENT—YET AN ATMOSPHERE AS COMFORTABLE AS YOUR HOME!” OIL CITY’S NEWEST AND FINEST PLAYHOUSE DIRECTION IMPERIAL CHAIN THEATRES, Inc. The Home of First National and Warner Brothers VITAPHONE and William Fox MOVIETONE Talking Pictures ‘ATTEND THE LATONIA WITH CONFIDENCE-THERE IS ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW!” 139 BORLAND LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER YARD and PLANNING MILL LUMBER SASH DOORS PLASTER GLASS BUILDERS HARDWARE OUR SPECIALTY HIGH GRADE INTERIOR FINISH, STAIR WORK AND STORE FRONTS BRICK LIME CEMENT TILE BLOCKS PAINTS OILS 140 IN 1882- 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. 1i 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. H Their products are highly valued and are appreciated by those who are conversant with their manufacture. GASOLINE — KEROSENE LUBRICATING OILS J. A. FAWCETT V. D. SELDOM TRY- COMPARE- B U Y VENGOLD I C E CREAM GILT EDGE BREAD Compliments of From MOORE MOTOR | EAST END CO. OAKLAND BAKING CO. UP-TO-DATE PONTIAC ! In MOTOR QUALITY and TEXTURE CARS 202 E. 2nd ST. PHONE 267 Class of ’29 142 WARREN : MOTOR COMPANY I s | FREEMAN and FEEHLEY GARAGE STUDEBAKER ERSKINE GRAHAM - PAIGE SALES and SERVICE PIERCE ARROW MOTOR CARS A COMPLETE LINE OF CARS FROM 15 EAST FIRST STREET $995 to $2,800 PHONE 1 722 OIL CITY. PA. FOUR SPEEDS AHEAD 364-368 SENECA STREET Gifts For the Graduate and A Remarkable Value We Wish to Thank the Class of 1929 For the Patronage they have given us in the first rectangular Gruen below $35 ! Priced at $29.75, this new Gruen Car-touche has the style-leading shape, with the more highly accurate Gruen rectangular movement, never before offered under $’5! Fitted with 15-jewel movement; white gold-filled engraved case. Let us tell you mere about this really remarkable watch value. Come in today! Other leading makes of wrist and pocket watches for the Graduate. H. W. Dickinson The Jeweler Who Pleases 10 Seneca St. Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing at Moderate Prices 143 George W. Osman “Smart Duds” mom Rs3ttaa FOR YOUNG FELLOWS AND FELLOWS PLUMBING AND WHO STAY YOUNG! HEATING Kotteaa Michael Potts Haberdashery—Clothing OIL CITY, PA. NEXT TO ARLINGTON HOTEL OIL CITY, PA. Have You Seen Those Real Live KIMBALL’S VICTOR SIX AUTO AND RADIO STORE SHOES AT TIRES —RADIOS ACCESSORIES WEBSTER'S FOR $ 00 FOR BOYS O GIRLS 273 OPPOSITE SENECA CITY HALL 144 NORTON’S EARL WEAVER BILLIARD PARLOR Where You Get The Latest ‘‘Dope’’ on SPORTS CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE SEVEN TABLES AND A CLEAN FOUNTAIN AT YOUR DISPOSAL 208-2 10 E. 2nd ST. OIL CITY. PA. RAY L. WAY’24 DISTRICT SALES MANAGER THE RICHMAN BROS. COMPANY Cleveland, Ohio LOCAL OFFICE NOW No. 2 J. W. STRAUB BUILDING 241 SENECA STREET 145 FOR THE STUDENT Books Kodaks Cine Kodaks Pen and Pencil Sets Stationery Typewriters WALLACE Book Store Arlington Building 146 IF IT’S INSURANCE | NORTHS1DE BAKERY HOME OF AtO QUALITY BAKED GOODS S 3 We are pleased to live We live to please I We bake to please you I SPECIAL BAKING GIVEN OUR STRICT ATTENTION I ESTABLISHED 1873 1 | 18 SPRING ST. OIL CITY, PA. CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 19 2 9 FOR THE LOVE O’ MIKE EAT MORE MEAT AND THEN ENJOY THE OIL CAN ICcWaJI T. C. AUSTIN ICW� 3( ICnWaJI CLEANING PRESSING HABERDASHERY Edward Roess 105 STATE STREET 35 SENECA STREET 147 Where the Biggest and Best Productions Play! YOU WILL ENJOY SEEING THESE NEWEST AND OUTSTANDING COMING ATTRACTIONS JUNE 3-4-5 “ABIE’S IRISH ROSE” with Nancy Carroll and Buddy Rogers JUNE 6-7-8 “NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH” with Richard Dix JUNE 10- II - 12 “ALIBI” - - 100% Talking - - Singing - - Dancing THESE ARE THE FINEST TALKING AND SOUND PICTURES YET PRODUCED Edwards Bros., Inc THE WOMAN OF REFINE- MENT DEMANDS — 1 Wm y ■ Good Dresses, Good Millinery, Hi Good Furs, and 1 1 1 600 Good Treatment. |ij |K ALL TO BE FOUND AT THIS STORE M8 MOORE’S RIDE OUR NEW OLDSMOBILES ELECTROPURE MILK ICE CREAM FOUR RIDE A MILE FOR 10 CENTS EACH Whitehall Yellow Cab Co., Inc. MOORE BROS. ELM STREET 406 E. 2nd ST. OIL CITY, PA. PHONE 430 0 EARP KELLEY LUMBER CO. “EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING” CELOTEX — CEMENT BARRELED SUNLIGHT CREOSOTE SHINGLES Tapered ASPHALT SHINGLES FOR SHOES AND HOSIERY SEE LEVI CO. 275 ELM STREET PHONE 556 1C LON CHANCY JOHN-THE-JEW PnPH WaiLLOP OIL CITY - b VS SHWRtfSVfLLE O 150 COMPLIMENTS OF J. R. GATES SONS’ CO. INSURANCE REAL ESTATE BONDS LOANS H. E. GATES M. S. GATES C. D. LANDIS J. E. BURNS NOTARY PUBLIC PHONE 300 OIL CITY, PA. 20 E. FIRST STREET FURNISH YOUR HOME SO IT TELLS WHAT YOU HAVE FOR NEARLY 35 YEARS - - I mporters Decorators Furnishers Since 1894 “The Leaders in the Furnishing of More Beautiful, More Comfortable Homes” VEACH’S “ Oil City's Great Furniture Store 151 BOWLING SANITARY AND QUALITY MEATS RIGHT PRICES PITLER’S BILLIARDS 1 F. M. BEICHNER PHONE 1314 I1IE. FIRST ST. NYAL SERVICE DRUG STATE STREET STORE RESTAURANT PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE MONT GRIFFIN MANAGER PHONE 8 3 SONNE and Y. M. C. A. CAFETERIA ALLEBACH 12 STATE STREET SOUTH SIDE VINCENT HAYS PROPRIETOR 152 BROWNS 14 STORES | MAX JACOBS ALWAYS THE MOST 233 SENECA STREET VALUE FOR YOUR CASH AT THE BROWNS BOOT SHOPS We Specialize in Hats of outstanding SHOES and HOSIERY smartness for Young Men and for Older Men who wear their 2 1 1 CENTER STREET age youthfully MALLORY HATS J ■ 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 ICfiWaJI Spalding Metz CUT RATE DRUG STORE I 15 SYCAMORE ST. OIL CITY. PA. Compliments of A FRIEND 153 r.G - -R 335 Good Printing Is Our Business-- IVe Printed the “OIL CAN” The Daily Derrick The Weekly Derrick THE DERRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY Printers Bookbinders Rulers OIL CITY - PENNSYLVANIA 154 , •I iillifn ' 1 f| 4 4 1 . If 1 ( I |l i . A . ' W •% 1 .� � 1 |Vrij uVH li«r i •' It ® ■ j 1. i ofi ' Jr. I