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

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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.

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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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HETTY BURNETT MADE 1ST LADY OF O. M. S. Miss Betty Burnett has had bestowed upen her the honor of becoming the first lady of the Onarga Military Schocl. She well deserves this honor, but despite all the glory ihe is still modest. Her only comment was “I felt it my duty.” But we think she has other feelings. Miss Burnett has always had a warm spot in her heart for the dear old academy and now that has been kindled to glowing. Knowing Miss Burnett as we do, we know she will always uphold the traditions of the schocl and will serve faithfully as 1st lady. To her go our heartiest congratulations. (Stine thought this was one way of making the boys keep their brass polished as well as their manners). Miss Wilma Neal, formerly of Onarga had been awarded the Pulitzer prize for her performance as the “Village Bril'’ in Dr. Carhead Fuddleflats’ noted drama — “The Curfew Must Not Ring Before Ten. This is a very difficult role and only a few actresses have successfuly portrayed it. Miss Neal topped all performances as she holds the gong back until 9:59 3 5. Miss Neal turned to the stage as a career after the Navy turned to Japan after Tojo. Wilma says that she will continue to act until the fleet is in then she will give up the stage and give all her time to being a goed wife to a sea-sick, home-sick, and l;ve-sick sailor. •------------------------------ VOTE FOR R. ELLSWORTH WHITE Candidate For STREET COMMISSIONER On The BACK STREET AND ALLEY RAT PARTY Election Wed.. April 16. 1965 If elected, I promise to put jive in your drive and mop up the gutters. Your support will be greatly appreciated (especially after 12 o’clock on Saturday pight). LOCAL EVENTS Miss Darleen McFadden visited ever the week end at the house of Mr. Richard Gallagher and parents. Chief Petty Officer Stanford E. Workman, U. S. N., is spending a ten-day leave with his wife, the former Miss Reynolds. Harold Warns has applied for a course in “One-Arm Banditry” at the Mills Amusement Concern. (Concerning crackpots with jackpots). He plans to major in “coin retrieving from 2 bit machines.” Warns has been especially noted fer his skill with the jitney-jerkers around this vicinity. Rabe can verify this. ----------- Miss Darleen McFadden has signed a contract with the O. T. H. S. Beard for the position of principal’s secretary. Miss McFadden will start her work with the new school term this fall. She is a graduate of the O. T. H. S. and also attended the La Hogue School for Stenographers where she received her B. A.. P. D. Q. and A. T. I. W. (also take in washings). The school has long-been in need of a confident secretary and there is every reason to believe that Miss McFadden will have confidence in the school, in herself, and in general. — Mrs. Kathleen Reynolds Workman has opened a refreshment stand on the front lawn of the High Schocl. She plans to serve lunches between periods and short orders to students dashing to and from classes. Her opening special will be corncd-beef and garbage with a side dish of slop-suey. To the first 400 customers will go an all-day sucker, free, for 2 cents. There will be enough for all the 400 if they take short licks. Mrs. Workman extends her cordial invitation to the public. Drop in and see what’s cookin’. f-------------------------------- RABBIT DINNER at the KATE’S CAFE SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Lettuce-Carrots-Cabbage Radishes ELOPEMENT SURPRISES PUBLIC Betty Russell really pulled an April Fool joke on the people of Onarga last Saturday. While the crowd gathered at the Justice of the Peace, while Mr. Don Smith waited nervously at the altar. Miss Russell eloped with Richard Haigh. The elopement came as a surprise to all especially Mr. Smith (left at the altar). Miss Russell and Mr. Haigh were married in Las Vegas and are planning on staying there for a while. They haven’t as yet decided upon their permanent residence. They are awaiting notice from the F.H.A. We feel sure that the young couple can make a go of it and we wish them all the happiness in the world. (If there is any left). Mr. and Mrs. Colebank announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis, to Pfc. Albert Timms. U. S. Army. The date of the wedding has not been definitely decided. It seems Uncle Sam has something to say about it. The future bride graduated from O. T. H. S. with the class of ’43. Since that time she has been contented with being a farmer’s daughter. The groom to be is a member of the Armed Forces having recently been promoted to the rank of private first class. He is affectionately known as “Yard-Bird . CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED—Ration book No. 1. Am in need of stamp 17. See Mac. WANTED—3 transfusions of type 4F blood. Hoping for deferment. Call Ellsy. FOR SALE—1 broken down mimeograph — wrecked by ’42 annual staff. Cheap. Call High School. WANTED—Girl for General Housework. own room. Sec the Col. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gray were in town Saturday. They called on old friends and asked for old debts.