Onarga Township High School - Onarquois Yearbook (Onarga, IL)

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THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. I, Ferris “Grandma” Crozier will my week-ends to Ann Hahne. I. Phyllis “Red” Colebank will a used ticket to California to any girl who can use one. I. Raymond “Rayney” Herscher will my ability to write serious essays to the Senior English Class of next year. I, Phyllis “Blondy” Althaus will the road to Cissna to whom it may concern. I, Betty “Smiles” Cox will my ability to be here on time to Butch Tilstra. I, Bettie “Betts” Russell will my ability to play basketball to the Junior class of next year. I, Lois “Everett” Brewer will my ability to get my man to anyone who needs it. I, Betty “Burny” Burnett will my interest in O. M. S. to the girls of O. T. H. S. Lastly: I hereby nominate and appoint Mr. M. E. Goodwin, principal of O. T. H S., to be the executor, without bond, of this our last will and testament; and we hereby revoke all former wills and testamentary instruments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereto subscribed our names and affixed our seal this first day of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Three. The attached instrument, consisting of two sheets, was thereunto subscribed by the Senior Class of ’43, the testators in the presence of each of us and were at the same time declared by them to be their last will and testament, and we are at their request signing our names hereunto in their presence as attesting witnesses. Robert Dannehl. Doris McFadden.

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THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Senior Will of '43 We, the Seniors of 1943 out of desperation for something appropriate, will to the Seniors of ’44, room 21. And may its environment leave them as historical as we are hysterical. We, the Senior boys leave to the school library a collection of choice adjectives which have been compiled through three trying years and have been presented to us by Miss Dryden. We, the Senior boys of the football squal will to the team of ’44 our undefeated season that they may continue the string of victories. I, Harold “Snarpy” Warns will to anyone who can make use of them, twenty-five broken down eversharps all without lead and minus erasers. I, Rosadele “Roe” Siebert, will to James “Little Abner” Sousy my refined giggle and sense of humor. I, Wilma “PeeWee” Neal will to Kenny Sterrenberg my position as the smallest in the class. I, Lloyd “Lefty” Keever will to Robert “Swede” Shroyer the ability to get a date whenever I want one. I, Dorothy “Sgt.” Jackson will to Wilma “Grinny” Hollingsworth my ability to get ahead in the Army. I, Duane “Daddy” Cultra will to Bill “Hardhead” Tadlock all my secret inventions, get rich quick schemes and also my famous ring collection. I, Wayne “Diz” Eversole will to Bob “Fireball” Rutledge my way with the women, especially blondes. I, Darlcen “Smoky” McFadden will to Jacqueline “Jackie” Watchorn my uncanny memory of countless pages of history reports. We, “Boogie” Black and “Woogie” White lacking originality and not willing to part with any of our two-bit possessions don’t leave nothin’ to nobody. I, Louie ((Ridgeville Tech” Osterbur will to Glen “Banton” Nichoalds my daily mush and milk, and may it do as well for him as it has for me. I, Kathleen “Kay” Reynolds will to Rebecca “Ralphe” Orr my interest in the sailors. I, Dorothy “Undecided” Fishback do will and bequeath to Marilyn “You All” Davis my ability to keep the men guessing.

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NARGHI NEWS VOLUME .OOOVfe. ONARGA. IROQUOIS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. MONDAY, APRIL 15. 1985. NUMBER 13. COL. CULTRA HAS A NARROW ESCAPE Col. Duane B. Cultra, A. W. O. L. from the Air Force for two weeks, was the victim of a freak accident at his home yesterday. Using his mechanical ability to fix an electric razor—he get his wires crossed, blew a fuse, and nearly lost his left eye-brow. First-aid was administered and he is recovering nicely. The former Lcis Mae Brewer has accepted a Civil Service position and is now supporting her husband. Mr. Everett Arends. Previously the Arends had been operating a small farm near Onarga, but a mortgage foreclosure plowed under all plans for the future. We know Mrs. Arends will make good in her new position and we wish her the best of luck (while the Democrats are in office). Word has been received that Miss Betty Cox. Chief Dietician at the Thawville Municipal Dog Pound has discovered a new vitamin — Z 12. This vitamin is of great importance, due to ihe fact that when used with coffee it checks one’s tendency of becoming a wolf. Miss Cox has been awarded the coveted Cast-Iron Dog Biscuit for this remarkable discovery. Mr. Raymond Herscher, manager cf the Two-Tone Casket Company has received a new shipment of Two-Tones. These caskets are the latest thing in modern design. The new 66 Zoot model, just out, is convertible with reat pleats and slide fastener top. People are just dying to use these caskets, so get yours while you last. GRADUATE FROM NURSES SCHOOL The Misses Rosadele Siebert and Dorothy Jackson have successfully completed their nurses training and will be assigned to the Belch Memorial Hospital in Del Rey. This was good news to the girls, as Del Rey is their home town. Oh! doctor! I feel sick! STORK PAYS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. R. J. O'Hare announce the arrival of an 3% lb. baby girl. Born April 13, at 12:15 p. m. Mother and baby are getting along as well as can be expected but of course you can expect almost any thing these days. The baby has been named Sharon Lee and has been finger-printed twice. (It has a habit of stealing every body's attention). Mr. O'Hare is the Onarga representative for Allis-Chalmers with his office on the 6th floor of the 3-story Christmas Exchange Building. Mrs. O’Hare was formerly Dorothy Fishback of Pontiac fame. We wish her a speedy recovery. — Tuesday, April 16. 1965 E-L-E-C-T LEWIS B. OSTERBUR The Choice of THE FORGOTTEN MAN'S PARTY For CONSTABLE of Onarga Township His years of experience in this line qualifies him for the job. He promises to protect your property as if it were his own. Watch him or some of it will be his own. V COMPLETES EXPERIMENTAL JAUNT AROUND WORLD Party Arrives Safe But Not So Sound. In his attempt to find the cause and cure for ingrown toenails. Dr. John W. Eversole, has arrived safely back in Onarga after walking completely around the globe. To the dirappe intment and discomfort cf the group, the only outcome seems to be a good case of athletes - foot. Interesting to note is the fact that during the entire trip only one mishap occured. This was when Dr. Everscle tripped over the remains cf Japan and fell into the Pacific. Lloyd Lefty” Keever has accepted the position as Coach at Ridgeville Tech. He will be in charge of Ping-Pong, Hop-Scotch, and Tiddly-Winks. The school expects a fine showing from the boys under his able guidance. Announcing the opening of the Petty’s Pride” Modeling School under the supervision of the Misses Ferris Crozier and Phyllis Althaus. Both young ladies are honor graduates of Buckley's School of Beauticians. They expect a large enrollment. Prof. R. Eugene Black, instructor of Psychology at Stedgy Prep U.. took off today from Meriweather Field for a test flight in his new helicopter. Prof. Black has great hopes for his new machine, saying that it will do up to 60 at a stand still. Along with the Prof, on his solo will be his secretary to take notes on his behavior — whoops — we mean the ship’s behavior. He will fly to ---- and back.