Oroville Union High School - Nugget Yearbook (Oroville, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1925 volume:

The ALPHA for 1925 printed at the Oroville Union High School Oroville California Volume Mo. 22 Gene Rippey Editor Gertrude Meixner, Assoc. Editor William Land, Business Mgr. OROV1LLE UNION t Alpha 1925 Our Faculty J. B. Hughes is a graduate of the University of Indiana, and has taken a graduate course at Yale. He taught English the first semester. Freida Beik is a graduate of the University of California. She teaches Typing and Shorthand, and has charge of the office. Leola A. Nelson is a graduate of the University of California. She teaches Latin. English, and Orchestra. Halcia E. Bower is a graduate of the Boston School of Expression, of Los Angeles State Teachers College. University of Southern California, and has done graduate work at the University of California. She teaches English and Library Science. Donald B. Brooks is a graduate of Throop Polytechnic Institute and has taken courses at University of Washington. Southern California, and Santa Barbara State Teachers College. He teaches Drawing and Printing. James C. Nisbet is a graduate of the University of California. He teaches History. Bookkeeeping. and is Athletic Coach. Floyd E. Onyett is a graduate of the University of California. He teaches Agriculture. Surveying. Military Tactics, and is Athletic Coach. Viva K. Dickerson is a graduate of Dennison University. Ohio, and has taken graduate work at Stanford. She teaches Algebra and Geometry. Irene J. Nisbet is a graduate of the University of California. She teaches Algebra. Biology. Physics and Physical Education. Gertrude M. Strange is a graduate of Oregon Agricultural College, and was a student of the Carnegie Polytechnic School. Pittsburg, and the Hartman School of Designing. New York City. She teaches Cooking. Sewing, and Interior Decorating. Fred C. Miller is a graduate of Kansas State Normal College, and has studied at the University of California. He teaches Chorus. Arithmetic. Auto Mechanics and Manual Training. Dorothy D. Pierce is a graduate of Stanford University. She teaches Arithmetic. Physical Education, and Chemistry. Elmer R. Plaskett is a graduate of Stanford University. He teaches History. Civics, and Music. Mary H. Acheson is a graduate of the Royal University of Belfast. Ireland, has studied two years in France and has her M. A. from Stanford. Blanche A. Hawkins is a graduate of the University of California. She teaches Spanish and English. 3 Alpka 1925 Order of Contents High School Picture Faculty) Dedication Seniors Classes Calendar Organizations Literary Athletics Alumni Exchanges Jokes Advertisements 4 Alpka 1925 Dedication To 4ie farsigkted men and Women of tkree decades ago wko first conceived dre idea of 4ie Oroville Union Higk Sckool, we respectfully dedicate dais issue of tke Alpka. Alpha 1925 Seniors Good-bye, Old School, we're going now Think not that we'll forget. For every hard - ship struggled through We'll love you dearer yet. Good-bye. Old School. Old School good-bye! Think not we leave without a sigh. 6 Alpha 1925 8 Alpha 1925 IO Alpha 1925 Senior Class History) (v Eta Holley Yesterday we. the class of “25 . entered the Oroville Union High School as the greenest of green Freshmen-----today, as reverend Seniors, we are ready to launch our boats on the Sea of Life. The records of this class cannot be given worthy mention on paper: only those who have followed our activities in school affairs, on the athletic field, and in social events can best judge our merits. On the football field with Theodore Beckett. Roy Stram. Rae Baggarly Arvid Pauly. Henry Patton. Forrest Wixom. Paine Dunlap. Wallace Mace Rudolph Ghianda. Russell Turner, and Ralph Knox, we made an enviable record in aiding to win the championship of the N.C.H.S.A.L. twice. Gene, Rippey. our football manager, did a great deal toward the success of this year's team. In boys' basketball we were represented by Russell Turner. Forrest Wixom. Rae Baggarly. and Henry Patton: whi’e Eva Holley. Bertha Crum and Lila Sayre represented us in girls' basketball and vol'cy ball. The participants in school ath’etics brought home the laurals Iron, almost every contest in which they took part and received insignia relative to their merits. When you look back on the social side of our high school days, you will find that we Seniors have done much for the school in that line. We have taken an active part in all social affairs staged at our school, besides those out side of it. Mo;t every senior had an active part in the Spr;no Festival given by the Student Body at the Exposition Building this year. Following in the footsteps of our ancestors, we had a much enjoyed Senior Cut Day. Everyone looks forward to this from the time be is a Freshman, as this is a privilege taken only by Seniors. Ncver has th'-’rc been a Student Body meeting at which we were nor a well represented, and we have tried to put our best into all that we have under taken. The officers of the Student Body, most of whom are from the Senior Class, have all served their terms well. This class also contains many who are real students who will make fame for us sometime in the near future. So. let it be resolved that this class of 1925. as it has in its High School days, put forth the best that is in it. now that we have taken our place in the enormous world. Hoping that we may not be forgotten by those we leave behind us we now sav---farewe!l! n Alpha 1925 Senior Will We. the senior students of the Oroville Union High School, after spending four years in this said institution of learning, feel that we have a few possessions which should he left to the remaining students, and school as a whole. To our old and dear friend. Mr. Hughes, we leave much gratitude for the learning he has forced upon each brow in our class. Although we took it hard at the time it was given, the medicine was good to the end. To the students we leave our superior intellect for their use in the future. in order that they may achieve the ends for which they are striving. To the freshman class we leave the everstanding rule.—Work, don't bluff, for when you are upper classmen it doesn t go. As individuals we dedicate the remainder of this space to those most in need. Vera Beswick wills her charming smile to Phyllis Withers, to be used proficiently in the future. Bushcy thinks the students should reap the benefit of her position in Miss Pierce’s heart, so to the future students it is bequeathed. Vesta Cory does not see how English can run without her fairy tales so she leaves them to all future English students. George Chase honors the track team by leaving his track record of the past (passed)—Pauline Dal Porto says she leaves nothing and expects likewise in return. Mollie Elkins leaves much sorrow for she does love her school. The school cannot get along without Carl Evans' boldness so he casts it off upon retiring. Cecelia Isaac leaves her brown eyes so others can use them as she has. Eddie Jewitt cannot sec that he has anything of interest to leave, so he leaves “nothing”. and provides a package to hold it. Here we have Ralph Knox, always in the way. and leave him to the football team as a blockade Thora Lee has some combs which she is leaving to Alberta McCloud. Evelyn London leaves the school, casting her Sheba's ways behind her for the freshmen girls. Tee hee. tee hee. Wallace Mace.- well. Wally leaves tee hee. Jack Chambers his French curve, to the gir’s. “Ob.’cave anything. ' Gertrude Meixner said. We leave her hair, so she will wear a long face now. I am going to leave something worth while, says Lillian Mo-rison so she leaves Parkes Totman. Here we have Angus Moore, leaving his rocking chair and foot-stool to the old men s home. Bruce McClard has a bicycle for Miss Bower to carry for emergency's sake on her Chevrolet. Our Henry Patton thinks the school is full of slackers and leaves them their unpaid taxes. Now for another pest. Asa Powell. He leaves his A s found in the big book. Gladys Reppert was bent on leaving Red but. on the other hand she says. I will.” Gene Rippey wills to the future officers and committees his hard working ability for all student body enterprises. Lila Sayre agrees with 12 Alpha 1025 someone so she leaves her ability to argue. Carol Turner, leaves history to Mr. Nisbet. Russell Turner leaves the item in the Register to be framed and hung in the office. Arvid Pauly has a smile which cannot he carried through life with him so the teachers may keep it to cheer them up in times of examinations. Eva Holley is leaving Henry Patton behind to do the work which she has so well kept up. Do your duty. Henry! Bertha Crum leaves her books with a balance of $16.16 to spend next year for football uniforms. Rudolph Ghianda. quiet loving and hater of most women leaves his books to be read and reread. Jack Chambers, upon retiring from high school life, decides that little can be left by him except his love for learning and study. Alma Ghianda is leaving nothing except her good standing and hopes that some day the children will use it to a decided advantage. Rae Baggarly cannot carry his manly stature through the remainder of his life so he wills it to Gordon Epperson. Iona Austin, leaves her Ken-tuc-key. I eddy Beckett has a strong arm which will he left behind to move the grand stand about on the athletic grounds. Faye Thurman, our quiet little girl, wills this trait to the school. P. Dunlap cannot ree how the gi ’s can 30 cn without him so he leaves a lock of his luxurious hair. Ruth Wood leaves her reputation as a committee worker to Harry Cole. Beo a Snow, sweet and cunning, leaves her pal. Ma'jorie Nelligan and Ted Miller, our shiek. has to part with his favo'ite song. Ca'ol. my Caroline.” And Isabel Reece leave s her dignity to be upheld by the school. Clarence Porter, upon retir ng from the strain of high school life, wills his smile to be painted on the curtain. Do othy Me Guffin leaves her industry to Jack Tuhey. There is Margaret Wal ace who feels that she has a message to leave - - Be good, children, be good. Verna Fogarty, our visitor, leaves her hobby - - infrequent visits to school. Louis West leaves h;s fine form as a baseball pitcher to Bob Rutherford, while Forrest Wixom. a dashing hero 'eaves his ability to the bashful (?) girls. Ethel Rhodes' shy looks are left for Don Campbell and Addie Tompkins' seal-skin vanity case to Mrs. Acheson. Last but not 'east we have Josephine Williams. She is a cunning little girl and leaves this nature to some of our bright girls. '3 Alpha 1925 Senior Futures By Eddie Jewett The moon was bathing the landscape in its streaming light which flooded the earth s crest: everything seemed so silent that a true Turkish setting might be revealed. Suddingly out of the darkness and calm came the familiar shouts, ‘rah! rah! rah! It was the senior class going to Madam Mercclli's home to find, if possible, what the future held in store for the members of the class of 25-twenty-five. Out of the machines they sprang and pounced into the doorway, but the silence of the tranquil night brought the noisy crowd to a standstill. 1 he air of old Turkey seemed to send a chill through their veins. A deep blue light cast its rays through a window nearby, giving an impression of something supernatural. After the students made known their wants to the servant who greeted them they were told to sit down and wait. On a large table in the center of the room was a crystal with burning incense which filled the nostrils with its perfume. The Persian rug felt like velvet beneath their feet. The seniors were profoundly impressed by the beautiful coloring of the home.Everything was of a purplish or faint blue hue which shown like glittering gems from the light of the crystal. The prophetess entered. She was gorgeously attired in a Turkish costume of the upper caste. Walking slowly she took a seat at the table and began waving her hands in many fantastic movements. T hen she abruptly stopped with hands and eyes uplifted. “I see a beautifully decorated stage- Yes. and I hear faint strains of music and voices. There is a tenor of excellent quality, and a bass coo: there is also a lady's voice: their names are Russell Turner. Asa Powell and Carol Turner. After hesitating a moment the Madame cast her eyes heavenward again. I see a book; upon the cover is written Authors of Renown'. As the pages turn one by one the following names stand out more clearly than the others. Vesta Cory .and Lillian Morrison. Oh gee. the authors of great books.' cheered the crowd. I see a busy thoroughfare in New York, a gentleman, well dressed, and apparently a business man is coming down the street: his name is Henry Patton . At this Henry tries to hide beneath the table. I have a vision of an operating room in a large hospital - - the doctor in charge of the operations is called Jack Chambers. “There is a drug store in my vision now. on the front of which in large gold letters is this name. McClard's Pharmacy.” 14 Alpha 1925 Now I can see a large dam under construction. One of the head engineers is explaining some technicalities to a group of visitors, one of whom addresses him as Mr. Porter. Here comes a group of beautifully gowned young women earnestly and excitedly discussing the opening of a very exclusive millinery shop, with American designed hats rivaling the most gorgeous Parisian models. The noted designer of them is Miss Alma Ghianda. The name Dorothy McGuffin comes into my mind. She seems to be a librarian in charge of one of the largest city libraries in Indiana. Now I see a small athletic woman hurrying along to catch a train. She is the official court reporter in her county. I think the name is Shorty-oh-no- Crum. Bertha Crum. I see a home seemingly snug and comfortable with just room for two. A man calls at the door and asks for a lady whose maiden name was Iona Austin and is greeted by Iona herself. There in the silent garden I see a girl sitting quietly enjoying her surroundings. Her name as it seems, is Mollie Elkins.” Now there is Verna Fogarty. 1 can hear the name called by every one. Oh. it is Verna Fogarty for Oroville's Mayor. Eddie Jewett comes upon the scene, a crooked politician, playing into the hands of Verna, only to rob her of her powers by his silvery tongue and oratorical ability. Evelyn London is seen walking down the street with a very distinguished looking man who is probably one of the brokers of Wall Street. Um. Evelyn London is marrying money. murmured rhe crowd. I can see a farmerette working diligently in the field. How happy she seems. Her name is Gladys Reppert. “There is a very quiet girl sitting by herself at a party. Although many of the male sex admire her she is quite unaware of the fact. Her name, as 1 see it. is Lila Sayre. I have a vision of a very attractive home, the decorations, draperies and color combinations of which are very marvelous. The artist who did the work is apparently Beora Snow.” I can see the desk of a private secretary of some influential business man. Faye Thurman is playing a tune on the typewriter keys. I have a vision of a beautiful Egyptian scene which many people are visiting. Among these is a very distinguished woman named Margaret Wallace. Now this scene fades and I see a baseball diamond. The man on the mound is Louis West. White Sox pitcher.” I hear a voice, very melodiously singing love songs to a fair maiden. The name Ted Miller comes to me in this connection.” At the manager s desk in a large botanical establishment Eva Holley is sitting looking over a report of a recent country wide flower show.” Ethel Rhodes seems to be the name of a young lady I see very quietly wandering through the park enjoying nature and its surroundings.” I hear the sweet melodious voice of a singer. Her name appears to be Ruth Wood.” 5 Alpha 1925 Now I have the vision of a great rocking chair. The occupant is apparently sleeping, but on a table near by is a letter: the address is Angus Moore. Oroville. California. I have a most beautiful spectacle before my eyes now: a girl is singing on a beautifully decorated stage. Her name is Gertrude Meixner. while about her are dancing two girls who are striking in their resemblance: they are Addie and Iva Tompkins. Here the Madame lowered her eyes and excused herself for a brief rest, and the room was immediately filled with much noise of the chattering crowd. (Mrs. Nisbet knows.) Raising her hands and eyes heavenward once more the Madame said. “I see a happy little home. Around the door are three little children, the man and woman coming down the walk, are named Rippey. The girl s name seems to have been Thora. -- I cannot make out the rest! Here is Wallace Mace in large letters on the front of a large clothing establishment. Ralph Knox is the name on a deed for a farm. 1 can see very plainly that Ralph is the farmer. Cecelia Isaac is the name I see in the paper as just having been married. Carl Evans” - - I can hear the name very distinctly. Oh. it is a hotel clerk calling his bell-hop. Pauline Dal Porto scenario is the name I see on the screen of a large theatre. Paine Dunlap is the name of a young man I see hastening by in his working clothes. There is a streak passing before my eyes, then as I look down the track I see George Chase in a thrilling finish. Vera Bes-wick is the name I hear next: she is in some connection with a charity organization.” I can see a very business like man walking down Grant Avenue in San Francisco, with the air of owning the city. It is Forrest Wixoin. Imagine Forrest owning a city.” spoke someone in the class Now I see the interior of beautifully decorated home. There is a party and the hostess says her name was Isabel Reece before her marriage. Here is a vision of a wonderful fruit and vegetable farm. The owner. Rudolph Ghianda. after completing his engineering course at College, came back and installed the most efficient farm implements on his ranch and has made it the finest in the state.” The scene now changes to the interior of an office in which sits a middle aged lady with horned rimmed spectacles. Her fingers are flying over the keys of a typewriter. Josephine Williams is her name. The scene of an auto wreck comes to my vision. Arvid Pauly is in the midst of it. surrounded by a group of girls who have been thrown from the machine. Arvid in dismay remarks. Home was never like this.” Malah Bushey is the name of a woman I see bending over a fine collection of bugs, which have been sent her from South America. Biology.” cried the crowd and they rose leaving Madame at her pleasure for sad news was coming too fast. 16 Alpha 1925 7 Alpka 1925 Juniors Another step, another year. We have not quit, we're coming still. And when, oh Seniors, you have gone Your places shall be ours to fill. Your gilded glories soon shall pass And then: we'll be the senior class. .8 Alpha 1925 Junior Class History Remember, when we were freshmen. wh.it mouselike creatures we were? We did not remain so. for long. Just see what we have done this year! At the beginning of school, a number of the boys went out for football, and made the team. They were: Cole. Dcvol. McKenzie. Murohy. and McPherson. We are not to be left behind in basketball, as there are five members of our class that have made the different teams. McPherson. Salzman. Rae. James, and McKenzie. When the orchestra was organized this year, three of our members. Edwm Fry, Jack Terrell, and Robert Miller, joined its ranks. Miss Leola Nelson, the instructor, is our class teacher. Mr. Miller s Glee Club would be incomplete without members from our class. We are not behind in social activities of the school. At the close of the football season, the Juniors gave a dancing party in honor of the football fellows, which was said by all those who attended, to be a huge success. With the graduation of the mid-year class came the Senior Farewell: this was given by the Juniors, who were supported financially by the Student Body. Well folks, you see the Juniors are a real bunch’ Watch us next year. Alpka 1925 Sopnomores We’re going up. and up. and up. And up. and up we'll ever go. Till we reach at last the glory That we see here below. Just remember we arc here And watch us through another year. Alpka 1925 Sophomore Class History Having now completed the second year of our high school career, we begin to realize that we have progressed another step up the ladder of learning. We have attempted to keep up the reputation of being full of pep. and many of the class have taken part in noteworthy affairs of the school. Two of the leading parts in •Aunt Mary’s Christmas” were taken bv members of this class. We have also a representation in the band, the boys’ glee club, the girls' glee club, and the orchestra. The boys have shown great school spirit in athletics, securing places on the basketball, speedball. and football teams. Our girls are also well represented in basketball and volleyball. All in all we are proud of our class and hope to do in the future years what our upper classmen are doing now. 21 Alpha 1925 High Freshmen You have mocked us and you've scorned us As you would a knave or clown. You've tormented us and teased us. But you cannot kept us down. For the meek shall blessed be. When their final glory see. Freshmen Class History Officers Low Freshmen President-Wilda McClung Vice President-LeRoy Sclliez Tax Collector-Bernice Me Bride High Freshmen President-William McCutcheon Vice President-Margret Fry Tax Collector-Hazel Pernell Being Freshmen, we arc. of course, the babies of the school, and we give the upper classmen the credit for our very careful upbringng. We hope we ha.ve been the best of small children, however, for we wish to make a record for ourselves, as have the other classes before us. and to know that our four years spent in the old O. U. H. S. have not been entirely in vain. From the beginning we have taken part in the school activities. We returned the upper classmen s parties with equal enthusiasm, and are represented in sports. William McCutcheon is already beginning his career on the gridiron and in basketball, having played on the “A teams. The High Frosh girls have done their bit in school dramatics. They had parts in The Doll Shop , Fun Fiesta , and Aunt Mary’s Xmas.” We hope that until 28 comes we shall do all Alma Mater can expect of us. and having graduated, be able to say that we have done our bit. All in all we are an ambitious bunch of children, although we refuse to be seen and not heard . 23 Alpha 1925 Low Freshmen Hello. Old School, we’re just come in. And we’re a class you'll not forget. Please remember, we’re the latest. And we aren't settled yet. But we shall be. don’t you fear: Then watch us climb from year to year. 24 Alpha 1925 History) of 4ie 1925 Lo ? FresKmen On the nigh: of January the twenty-ninth, our class of thirty-nine hoys and girls graduated from the Bird Street Grammar School. In place of the same exercises used by former graduating classes, which consisted of formal speeches by the valedictorian and other class officers, we decided to present a play in which all students could take part. The name of the play was T he Gift of Time. It was largely attended and pronounced a thorough success by many of the parents and friends. After the play our class gift was unveiled. It was a statue of Abraham Lincoln and was the first gift of that kind to be presented in the history of the school. Next came the presentation of the diplomas, the most important part of the evening, so we thought. The next time we met was in the Freshman class room at the High School. We were not alone however for several other Freshies came from country schools and we rapidly became acquainted. Some studies were new to us and we found High School altogether different from Grammar School, but we are gradually adjusting ourselves to the change. After we had attended High School for three weeks the student body gave their semi-annual Freshman reception, which was enjoyed highly by our class. 25 Alpha 1925 School Calendar By Gertude Meixner September 8 School opens with large attendance. Much excitement concerning freshmen and new teacher. 15 Everything is in sort of a mess, everyone has at least two conflicts. 17 A new program has been prepared by Mr. Hughes. It looks worse than the first one. 23 Everyone straightened out at last. 30 End of the first month of hard work. October 8 Faye Thurman injured her thumb during gymnasium. 9 Teachers give up. They can t compete with the steam shovel outs.de. 10 Plans started for freshman party. Mrs. Pray talks on music. 13 Evidently the cooking class were frying something. 17 Three cheers for institute. Freshman given party by upper classmen to-night. 27 Back from vacation. Showed Marysville we can play football. 31 Spooks and ghosts! Watch out folks it's Halloween. November 3 New bus is doing it’s part now. Night school opens. 6 Boys rather stiff from scrimmage at Chico yesterday. 26 Alpha 1925 Calendar 10 How did you like our rally—and our serpentine? 21 Everyone looking fine after Armistice day celebration. We sure showed Gridley. 17 Boys win at Chico. Everyone feels better now. 18 Girls win Northern Calif, volley ball championship. Ralph Butler gives student body a treat. 19 Clinton Johnson does bis bit for educational week. 20 Professor Johns gives student body a talk on near illiteracy. Rally for Willows game held. 21 Only one half day of school. Going to the big game? 26 Ran straight periods to-day. We'll surely make the turkey suffer. December 1 What is the matter, too much turkey? Defeated Willows Thanksgiving day. which made that day all the better. 4 Say girls, have you seen the new diamond. Juniors believe in being first in everything. 8 Cheer up boys, better luck next year. Everyone still looks muddy. It will take a month to get it off. 9 Ah. Another diamond. Seniors follow Juniors example. 12 The seniors now boast two diamonds. They believe in doing it up right. Speaking class give play at Social Center. Going to the football party 15 Party a big success. Wally found a mouse. Watch out girls. Beckett picked for the All Northern Calif, team. 27 Alpka 1925 Calendar 16 Wallace lets mouse escape during Miss Bower’s English class. The girls ruined the desks. 17 Janitor nearly injured by falling plaster. 23 Student body votes purple sweaters to football team. 24 Half a day with half of us here. All off for a Merry Christmas. January Several stiff necks around school, been trying to catch a glimpse of the new teachers. 1 1 New teachers sure believe in hard work. 15 Seniot reception plans started. 20 Two new urns decorate the front of the building. 21 Student body officers nominated. Senior pictures taken. 25 High Sophomores disturb school during noon hour by their efforts to sing. 28 Senior Reception to-night. It is whispered decorations are Chinese, but don’t tell anyone. February All high Seniors gone, and in their place we have more Freshmen. Many students decorate benches in court. The new schedule didn't work 9 Study hall formed to fill requirements for silence and study at noon 13 Senior pictures are received, their arrival on Friday 13. made them particularly good. 1 8 Alpha 1925 Calendar 17 Biography of Francis Willard presented school by W. C. T. U. and Principal J. B. Hughes received badge of honorary membership in presence of student body. 23 Public Speaking Class put on play at Social Center. Freshmen party given. 25 Prof. Johns of Chico gives student body a treat, shows pictures giving instruction on football. March 2 Sign appearing on Senior board - - High Seniors, please save Tax Collector. Thora Lee. 3 Big game Friday with Red Bluff. We all missed Miss Nelson to-day. 4 Student body listens in on the President’s inaugural speech. 5 Spanish classes give party for all Spanish students. 6 Big rally dur.ng gym period for game to-night. Miss Nelson purchases a new car. 9 Lost to Red Bluff but made a good fight. 17 St. Patricks day. All Freshmen simply looked natural. Hedge planted around lawn. looks great. 18 Fake engagement announced, causes big stir. 23 Freshmen return party Friday night. 25 Members of Biology class can be seen carefully guarding jars, bottles and bags containing bugs or ’’Specimens.” Guess Spring has come. ac Alpka 1925 Organizations Student Body 3i Alpka 32 Literature 35 to 51 First Prize Winner 35 to 39 Second Prize 40 to 42 Tkird Prize 43 to 44 Atkletics 52 to 62 Football 52 to 57 Basketball 58 to 60 Volley) ball 61 Speedball 62 Orchestra 63 Glee Clubs 64 Cadets and Band 65 to 66 30 Alpha 1925 Student Body The Student Body of the Oroville High is an organization of students established for the purpose of controlling the affairs and protecting the interests of its members. It is organized strictly on a business basis. Taxes are levied. with the consent of the Faculty Member of the Executive Committee. All questions relating to its members, individually or collectively, are discussed before the entire body. The past year was an exceedingly busy one for the local organization. At the beginning of the school year the financial condition was in such a state as to warrant our making various improvements in the school. The first was the purchase of a new curtain for the stage in the auditorium. This was purchased with the help of the Parent Teachers’ Association. Lockers were installed, the Student Body paying half the expense, and the Board of Trustees paying the remaining half. This year was the first in history of the school when sweaters were' given by the Student Body to the members of a championship team. Many members of this team were also active in last years winning squad.and we considered it appropriate to pay our respects in this manner. The provision in our constitution regarding the awarding of the several types of ‘‘O s’’ was amended, making the winning of the Block “O more difficult and the receiving more precious. In April a Spring Festival was given instead of the annual high school play. The festival was conducted by the students under the supervision of the faculty. V ■925 Qtte Alpha Staff The Alpha staff this year proved to be a very capable one. Eugene Rippey. our editor, was on the job from morning until night. His assistant. Gertrude Meixner. lent a helping hand whenever possible. The Business Manager. William Land, seemed to be made for his job. Nothing in the way of girls' sports ever escaped Bertha Crum's notice, as can be seen from her report. Arvid Pauly had charge of the boys' sports report, which proved correct in every detail. To Pauline Dal Porto, who became our literary editor after the graduation of Isabel Reece, too much credit cannot be given for her good work. That Oreon Huntington turned in some very good jokes you will soon find out. if you read them. The senior will was drawn up by Eddie Jewett who also wrote future lives of the class. The Advertising Manager. Axel Johnson was prompt and efficient. The class editor. Eva Holley, was the best ever: all her work was right on hand when needed. Phyllis Withers had charge of Music and Dramatics, her reports were very good. The Alumni was taken of by Raemon Baggarly who did them up in fine shape. Asa Powell, although not a member of the Alpha staff was indispensable. He proved a ready and willing worker, doing everything possible to help the members of the staff The members of the staff feel that this book is not the success they wished it to be. but it has succeeded. They ask only that you judge it not too harshly, for the publication of a wholly successfful school annual is a far more difficult task than many realize. Therefore be content, they have done their best. 32 Alpha 1925 33 Alpha 1925 MOO-MOO 34 Alpha 1925 THE TURNING POINT By H ilda YlcClung • ■ Winner of First l pe It seemed as though the great crowd scarcely breathed, all eyes Were focused on the group on the gridiron. I here Was a tenseness, a signal, and the opposing teams clashed. But off to the left a single player dashed, the pigskin clutched tightly in his arms. “Kearney! Kearney!” As he crossed the line Jack heard his name being echoed across from the grandstand. Enthusiastic students thronged about. Jack Kearney, blacksheep football player had proven his Worth in the crisis. The game Was theirs. Jack’s immediate popularity Was his by right of conquest. Ever since his advent at the college he had been somewhat of a joke because of his persistent efforts toward football, but he hf d Won. That night he Went to his room with Winslow’s hearty invitation to the fraternity dance ringing in his ears. He belonged at last. Somewhat late that night Jack returned frcm the dance. He Was Walking shwly through the hall, when he Was interrupted by loud Voices coming from the room next hisoWn. He recognized William’s, the student for whom he had substituted. “But he can’t get away With it.” “It Will be easy, I tell you! Kearney hcsn’t the nerVe—” The Voices sounded clearly through the transom. Hearing his name mentioned in such a manner aroused Kearney’s curiosity. He listened carefully but heard no more and he Went slowly to h:s room. Jack shared quarters With Jimmy O’ Shannigan, whose friends inevitably called hin “Ikey.” This red headed, freckled faced. Wry little Irish boy had a place all of his own in the school, and Jack considered it a lucky fate that had brought them together while on their WaV to attend College at Hartsford. They Were inseparable. Ikey’s humor Was quite the making of him, every inch a poet as it Ware. He spent all of his spare time and considerable of his Valuable time composing doggerel Verse which Was the joke of the school. Nevertheless everyone Was ready to listen to him recite them, whether to be a group of students or an unsuspecting prof. Ikey Was at the bottom of many a “midnight feast” and the old elm at the window had helped transport many unforbidden fruits, lest old Prof. Henderson at the head of the school, should catch them. But the boys always fared easy at his mercy for the old professor Was a kindly old soul. Perhaps he remembered his own youthful pranks and he understood. The students liked him and respected and they made no bones about it. Ikey listened With avid interest to Jack’s recital about the conversation heard in the hall. 35 Alpka 1925 “Nov.1 what do you suppose its all about?” Jack asked when he had finished. “Phsaw!” Ikey exclaimed, disgustedly, It’s that guy, Williams. But never you mind, just you stick Wid me, me boy. We’ll tackle ’em, and if there’s any monkey foolishness there’ll be such a touchdown as the school ever heerd tell of, and it Won’t be on the gridairn either. Despite himself Jack grinned at Ikey’s heated reply. Inwardly he Wonderd what in Sam Hill could be the reason for William’s feeling so. Of course, there Was last Saturday to consider, when he Was put on the team in William’s place. He shouldn’t hold that against him, Jack reflected, as long as Coach James saw fit to do so, but it could be seen that Williams Was a poor loser even if he had the ability of a good sportsman. For the time Jack dismissed the matter from his thoughts. The next day, which Was Sunday, Jack Went rowing With a group of students, out on Lake Moro. It Was a beautiful day and the boys landed on the opposite shore for a short trip up one of the familiar trails, which Was a favorite haunt. On the Way back they passed Williams With two of his companions and Jack Wondered at the look of dire hatred he flashed at him and could not help but tbink that there Was something behind it all. The next day while coming from a class in the afternoon Jack saw Williams conferring with several of his companions. From his Vantage point behind a pillar he could not help but hear. It gaVe him plenty of food for thought and confirmed his former fears. He told no one but Ikey and that young gentleman Was for instant Vengeance. ( That Week Che Hartsford eleven underwent some strenuous practice. Jack Was called out and Coach James put him in (he back field. Hartsford had Won (he championship (he previous year and so far had gloriously carried the season. The last game of the season, to be played the following Saturday, Would decide the Winner of the trophy. With Kearney in the back field and Canfield and Mor-son, in such good trim the outlook Was promising, for Spaulding Was an old rival and the boys Were determined, despite tbe reputation of their opponents, who Were labeled tough fighters. A good, hard fight Was the least one could expect. To mention that Jack Was elated at his success Would be making light of it. He had Worked long for the devoted position and he did not mean to fail. He rememberd all those dajs he had sat on the side lines, sharing alike Victory and defeat, but be had never quite given up. And then last Saturday he had been called in the fray. The Very fact that he Was at least helping the old gang, and fighting for Hartsford atoused the spirit needed, and gave him his place in the great game next Saturday. While coming in from practice one night Jack passed a group of students, eagerly discussing the game. “Hartsford win? Not With Kearney on the team. He hasn t the backbone to stand up for himself.” It Was said With deliberateness and contempt. The students looked expectantly. Jack turned angrily. 36 Alpha 1925 “Williams,” he began, “if you--.” Remembering the overheard conversation he hesitated and then Went off toward the dressing room. He heard William’s exultant laugh. It made him angry to think of the implication but he could not have been more angry than Ikey. “Saint Patricks!” he exclaimed. “That’s nerve for you! The bone haided creeture! Now listen here Jack, me boy, you aren’t going to stand for that, ayre ya? Let me light inta’ him.” The little Irish boy Was now standing in the middle of the floor, eyes alight. Jack had a life sized picture of Williams after Ikey had put the finishing touches on him, but he knew better than let such a thing happen now. “Now, Ikey,” he said, “I ’ d like to, but it Would spoil our plans as Well as theirs. We’d better Wait ’till the grme, and listen, Ikey, I’ll tell you what We’ll do.” Ikey grumblingly assented and Jack outlined his plan,explaining that hethought it Would be better than just jumping into the “melting pot”, as he expressed it. Ikey Went to bed that night softly whistling “Mourneen” and Jack knew he could rely on this red headed Irish boy, who Was, as Jack explained him, “a real pal, ready for fun or ready for trouble.” Saturday dawned at last. It seemed to Jack, as he strolled across the campus that life Was indeed good to him. Every thing reflected his good feelings. He gazed oVer past the school buildings at the gridiron, where that afternoon he Would fight for Hartsford. He firmly resolved that if they lost it Would not be because he shirked his duties. It Was while he Was passing the tennis court he sighed Betty DaWson and he strolled over for a few Words’ Coming to the gamef he called as he neared her, “Hartsford Will have a real chance to fight for her banner.” Yes. Football players are usually thought capable of standing up for themselves, but I see it is a huge mistake,” she answered coldly, and Was gone. Jack Was hurt as Well as surprised. She had heard of the affair on the campus of course. Probably Williams himself had told her, and Jack imagined just what kind of a contemptible coward she must think he Was in the face of circumstance. I he bottom of the morning seemed to drop out for Jack. Betty had always been a favored friend; he considered her less frivolous than other girls he knew, and she Was perhaps the one person in all the World who knew just how much Jack’s success on the team meant to him. Her stinging Words cast a shadow over the glory of the morn in- but that afternoon, while dressing for the game, Jack found relief in knowing that she Would soon know the truth. An immense crowd had gathered to Witness the last game of the season. Pandemonium reigned everywhere. Colors Were flaunted, yells Were Voiced in real spirit. Enthusiasm Was shown excessively from the little boy With the bag of peanuts who sat in the bleachers and let out a Would be Victorious cry between bites, to the old lady who Was probably going to see her first football game and who Was induced to come when she saw a picture in the sporting page. The 37 Alpha 1925 picture Was illustrating a famous player doing an almost perpendicular kick and maybe she imagined that such dancing Would be shown throughout the game. At any rate she had pleasant anticipations and she graciously mentioned to the man nearest her that she thought the hoys Were “certainly right sensible to bundle up so in that cold Weather.” ( The crowd that day broke all records for Hartsford. Both teams had a fighting reputation and everyone Was Waiting expectantly. Jack Was just a little excited and no one Would have noted the absence of Williams, that is unless it Was a close observer. Ikey Wasn’t there either. The time came at last, and amid cheers the puple and white of Hartsford faced their opponents. The great game Was on. The Spaulding squad Was quick, hut the Hartsford men Were iron. The first half of the game Waged evenly, neither side gained, neither side lost. Spaulding Was close to scoring once, in the second quarter, when they made a pass, it Was incompleted and a Hartsford man pounced on the pigskin. In a series of line bucks Hartsford failed to make a large gain and attempted a pass. The Spaulding squad showed their lightning Work, it Was intercepted and scored a touchdown for the Visiting eleven. They converted With a straight and true drop kick. Jack dimly heard the timers, a-mid the pandemonium that broke loose among the spectators. The half Was over. Jack realized something must be done, they had to tighten up. Gazing up at the grandstand he saw Betty. He imagined he saw a smile pass over her face; it Was flushed With much excitement. The period Was over the players Were once more in formation. Spaulding kicked off. A Hartsford man caught it and made a gain of twenty-two yards. Jack received the ball, made as though to kick, and, turning made a clever pass which Hansen, a Hartsford man caught and gained thirty yards by a long end run. Hartsford’s line bucked, and on the next down attempted a pass. Again Spaulding’s men Were there. It Was intercepted, but Spaulding did not gain. Enthused by their luck they made a blind play and ended in a pass. The man to receive £he pass Was behind Jack, who Was quick to see the play. The ball Was misthroWn. It came straight into Jack’s arms. With the exception of the man behind him the coast Was clear. He eluded him by a fraction in a Wide end run, and raced forty-three yards for a touchdown, and a minute later converted, tying the score. The rooting section and spectators announced in shouting tongues and a Waving of colors that they liked the excitement, and it sounded like more to the boys. Much encouraged the team began the final half determined that the trophy must be theirs. But evidently the Spaulding eleven had exactly the same determination. Minutes passed and neither team gained an advantage, they Waged on the same yardage. And then came the climax. Winson, left end for Spaulding, fumbled the ball, Jack recovered it, and in a lon-i straight and true pass to Morson, a touchdown Was scored as he raced over the goal line. They failed to convert but the game Was over, and a Victorious eleven trudged into the dressing room, a much jagged out eleven to be true, but bappy smiles lighted their faces for all that. 38 Alpka 1925 Jack, as ke came through the door, dropped Wearily on the edge of a table. The strain Was telling, a great Weariness passed through him. Ikey Was there, the little Irish boy Was convulsed in laughter. The freckles that should haVe been at the corners of his mouth Were now mislocated and every effort of speech Was drowned. He finally controlled himself, or at least the shower of Various articles of clothing showered at him, but the boys did the Work for him. “They Went,” he finally gasped out, “and”, here he Was thrown into another fit of laughter. Where he Went Was soon to be explained. At this moment Coach James entered, with Williams and several of his companions. “There he is,” Williams pointed an accusing finger at Ikey. Coach James looked at Ikey. “Can you explain this?” he asked sternly. “Yes sir,” replied Ikey instantly, between chuckles. “Williams here, We hear ’im planning to keep Jack from the game to-day, guess he didn’t like the idea of bein’ ditched from his li’le pedestal. Any Ways, Jack, he and me, We did a little hard Work ourselves. I dropped a note in front of Villiams door tippin im off that Jack Was driving out to Richvale after his mathjr. Jack didn’t go, bat Williams did, and Jack and me, We planned I might as Well go along, sorta’chaperone him, you know. Well cars don’t run without gasoline, you know, and they don’t sell it at Richvale, “He grinned. James turned. “V. illiams ’ he said sternly, “you know the penalty.” Willi ams nodded dumbly and turned away, his companions following. You turned the tables, alright Ikey,” said Coach James, and turning to Jack he (risked his hard. “Jack” he said; You saved the day for us. That game last Saturday Was the turning point.” Jack thanked him and turning, Walked across the campus to where a slim fig'ire s'ojI. As he neared her Betty turned and smiled, and needless to say Jack smiled back. Everything looked like fair Weather for Hartsford in general and one Jtck Kearney in j articular. Do I walk the path of life so straight That others I can criticize. Who chance to pass my way? No. for my mistakes arc great And still my neighbors faults I. too. easily see day by day. He who has created this wide world of ours. Was faultless and yet too great to criticize. Why should I with all my sins. In others misdeeds find. 39 Caroline Munson. Alpka 1925 WHAT KIND OF BAIT, JIM? By Roy Burch - - Winner of Second Prize Mickey Betterton and Jimmy Dugan strode briskly down a Northern San Francisco street; then turned the corner by Yorgan’s News stand. Suddenly Mickey halted and seized Jimmy by the arm. “Who is that tall kid there?,” he said, pointing to a husky looking lad who Was Walking doWn the street. Don’t ask me,” said Jim; “I never saw him before. Say, he’s delivering papers—The Bulletin, too.” “An he’s headin’ toward the place where We always sell the most!” exclaimed Mickey. “Maybe the old man give ’im our job, You know he s been kickin about that kid from the Chronicle out-selling us.” Yeah, that’s what I’ve been thinking.” With hearts beating swiftly the two friends kept up a cool outward appearance as they entered the newsstand. They found Mr. Yorgan seated behind his huge desk on which lay two small stacks of money, With one dollar and seventy five cents in each. This one dollar and seventy-five pennies he delivered to them, along With a piece of his mind. “Git out of here,” he said “you let them guys from the Chronicle sell more than you. The guy that runs the Chronicle just called me up and said that the Bulletin Was the bunk, and that the kids sellin’ for him Was heatin’ you guys two to one. I’ve got somebody now that’ll hustle.” Jim and Mickey pocketed the money and entered the street once more. What Would their landlady say when she found that they could not pay their rent which Was already two Weeks in arrears?. As they Were Walking along With this question occupying their minds, a man stepped out of a drug store - “Do you boys Want a job?” he asked. “Sure thing! What doin?” Was the quick reply. “Fanning a fat man at 6807 Westwood Avenue.” said the drug store cowboy. “Aw, go jump in the biy! That’s where lobsters like you belong”, said Mickey. “But I’m in earnest. I’m rot trying to pull any funny stuff. This guy’s one of our best customers. He’s-e • rather fleshy, and this hot dry has Warmed his blood somewhat. If you Want the job, you’d better grab it”, said the man. “If you mean what you say,We’ll take the job. Give us the fellow’s address so We’ll be sure to go to the right place”. The man handed them a slip of paper With the address on it, and reaching into his pocket took out a fifty-cent piece which he gave to the boys. “That fellow Will pay you for your services,” he said. “This is just to show you kids that I ’ m not bluffing. Run along now. The customer’s in a hurry. The boys hurried off toward AVestWood Avenue, talking about how foolish 45 Alpha 1925 a person Would be to pa? for getting fanned, when be could bu? an electric fa 1 for a small amount of money, Wh? the? couldn’t even afford a ten-cent palm-fan! Tbe fat man Was craz?. Nevertheless, the? Were glad the? bad been luck? enough to obtain tbe job, even though it appeared foolish to them. 'What’s the bab? elephant’s name?” asked Jimm?, as the? stopped at the house mentioned in the address that the pharmacist had given them. “Thomas Me Donald,” Was the repl? from Micke?, who had the address. Well, let’s go tell him We’re read? to begin fanning.” Both bo?s Were laughing as the? Went up ihe steps to the porch of the house. Br-rrrring! Went the door bell. After awhile the bo?s heard heaV? foot-steps, and the door Was opened b? a man who Was almost as large in circumference as in height — and he Wasn’t Ver? short either! “Mr. Thomas McDonald, I believe?” said Micke?. “Yes—but—oh! ?ou’re the bo?s from Fine’s Pharmac?, I guess! Well, come in and make ?ourselves at home. What are ?our names?” said the fat man. He’s Micke? Betterton and I’m Jimm? Dugan. When do ?ou Want us to begin Work?” said Jim. “Oh- -er—?ou, Jim, can begin fanning right now while Micke? runs to the Ice-Cream-at-Half-Price-Store” and gets a half gallon of cream—Vanilla, Mick.” As soon as Micke? had gone Jim began to scrutinize the honorable Thomas McDonald. He Was about five feet, eight inches in height, but the distance around his Waist Was appalling! His face Was fat and round, and his e?es, small and sparkling With cheerfulness, brightened his whole countenance. He Wore a pair of Palm Beach” trousers and a sport shirt, both of which had to be speciall? made. As he felt the cool breeze produced b? Jimm?’s fan, he heaVed a tremendous sigh which caused Jimm? to smile. “I guess ?ou fellows think I’m kind of nutt? to hire some one to fan me, when I could bu? an electric fan; but to tell ?ou the truth, I don’t live here. I’m here on business,” said the man. But the man at Fine’s Pharmac? said ?cu Were one of his best customers,” said Jim, “How could ?cu be a good customer end not live in town?” Well, ?ou see, I’m Ver? often compelled to come to San Francisco from Los Angeles, on account of the fact that in San Francisco there is a branch of the California Olive Compan?. I’m president of that corporation, which has its headquarters in Los Angeles. Well Fine’s Pharmac? has a special milk-shake —one that I like so I alwa?s trade there,” Was the repl?. B? this time Micke? had returned with the ice cream. Mr. McDonald invited the bo?s to help themselves and-Well-most bo?s like ice cream. As the? Were in the midst of a heart? meal-if a luncheon of ice cream can be called that-the doorbell rang; Then a tall slender fellow entered. “I’ve hired a boat, Mac,” he said, “We can go fishing tomorrow. Then We’ll see whether 9our shiners are better than mussels for catching fish.” “All right, Fins! Which do ?ou think is better bait, bo?s, mussels or shiners? 4' Alpka 1925 I’m of the opinion that shiners are the best, but my friend here, Mr. Meredith, thinks differently”, said Mr. McDonald. “Shiners are best bait—at least I think so”, said Jim, and Mickey confirmed his statement. “Good! Mr. Meredith has Wagered me ten dollars that mussels make better bait than shiners, and tomorrow We’re going to see which is the better. Tou fellows can come too, if you Wish. Bring your lunch and meet me at Stonewall Pier at nine o’clock tomorrow morning. Good day”, said their employer, as he gaVe the boys a dollar apiece. The boys arrived at the pier at exactly five minutes to nine, a few minutes before Mr. McDonald and his friend arrived. A “small boat” Was tied to the heavy timbers which supported the pier; yet, as one might Well suppose, it Was large enough to carry Mr. McDonald, though not Without some difficulty; for when that gentleman stepped into it the Water rose three inches! At last the contest Was on to prove whether Thomas McDonald or Ed Meredith Was right, the former declaring that shiners made better bait than mussels, and the latter denying it. They had been arguing this question for almost three years, and now, as they Were to test out their theories, they Were both somewhat excited. Noon came, and none of them had caught a fish. Mr. McDonald and Mr. Meredith sat near one another, each eyeing his opponent’s line. Finally the shadows began to lengthen....nothing yet. Suddenly Jimmy gave a Vigorous jerk on his line, then stood up in the boat. “I’ve got ’im! I’ve got ’im”, he yelled. “Jimminy Crickets! What a whopper!” “Sit down! You’ll turn the boat over. Sit down!” said Mr. Meredith. “Aw, be still, Meredith, the kid’s caught something. He’s been using shiners, too,” said Thomas “Mac.” “Help! He’s gittin’ away!” said Jim, “Can’t you see he’s gittin’ aWay?” Mr. McDonald seized Jim’s pole and gave one terrific jerk and the largest mackerel that has ever been caught in San Francisco Bay came out of the Water and landed in the boat. Mickey threw aWay his pole and line and gave a yell that could have been heard a mile aWay. Mr. MacDonald sat down and stared at the huge creature which lay Wiggling in the bottom of the boat. Jimmy just sat down and gasped something about the size of the fish. “Well,” said Mr. McDonald, when the excitement had subsided somewhat, “I guess I’ll have my ten dollars, Mr. Meredith.” Mr. Meredith paid up immediately, saying, “you win,” in a rather sad tone of Voice. “Now, boys,” said Mr. McDonld, “you have answered a question which Mr. Meredith and I have been arguing over for years, and you deserve a reward. What about going to Los Angeles next month to Work in my office?” For answer the boys just grinned and said, “Well, Will a duck swim?” 42 Alpha 1925 THE RUMMAGE SALE fir Prances Rokmann - Winner of Third Prize In Georgetown in a little white house which shone With cleanliness and beautj? Luc)? Bascom lived With her mother and grandmother. Lucy Was only eight years old but bright and lively, full of fun and, like other children sometimes got into mischief. Georgetown Was a sleepy, still, little Village like many others and nothing startling ever happened or, at least, Very seldom. When ever anything out of the ordinary did happen, of course, everybody talked about it. Lucy one day, got into trouble though it Wasn’t really her fault end Without meaning to, set the Village of Georgetown laughing. It happened like this: Every Monday morning Lucy Was given her allowance which Was five cents and which she Was permitted to spend. She Would go to the postoffice, which Was also the grocery store, get some candy and ask for the news. On this Monday morning the postmaster told her that Miss Sally Sue Williams Was giving a party to raise money for the new sanitarium. Lucy Wanted to know right away hoWshe could earn some money. The postmaster told Lucy to go 'o the mill pond, catch some skippers put them in her pocket and keep them there till midnight. Each skipper Would then turn into a penny. The postmaster told Lucy that this must be kept a secret. She got her candy and started for home Wondering if what she had been told could be true. She decided to find out. That aft ernoon Lucy Was sent up stairs to take a nap but she couldn’t go to sleep, so she got up and put on her new dress which had larger pockets than her other dresses. Her grandmother and mother Were asleep so she slipped quietly out of the back door, climbed the fence and headed for the mill pond where it emptied into a small stream back of the Village. Lucy, lying on the edge of the stream tried to catch skippers as they passed by. She found this too tiresome so she took off her shoes, stockings and petticoat. The petticoat she used as a net, it took some skill to handle. These skippers she put securely in her pocket and started for home. Creeping up stairs she reached her room Without being seen. She put her dress With the skippers in the pocket, in the closet. At bedtime she hung her dress over the foot of the bed so she could count her pennies at midnight. When Lucy awoke the sun Was shining in her room and her gandmother Was examining what Was once Lucy’s best dress, and she asked her how it had been soiled. Lucy Was so surprised at not finding tha pannies that she Was speechless. When she recovered she told her grandmother the story of how she Was going to get rich. As punishment her grandmother told Lucy she must sew in three blocks on the new quilt downstairs and that she must do it that Very afternoon. Lucy Was told to be sure to place the right side up. When the afternoon came, Lucy’s grandmother Went out to make a call and Lucy started to Work mumbling, she Wished the blocks had the same bright faces on 43 Alpha 1925 both sides and the same bright color, then she couldn’t get them Wrong. Luc? Watched her grandmother go down the Walk aud then Went to the window to see the folks go by. While standing there she noticed the clothes-line loaded down with grandmother’s dresses which had been taken from theatric. A sudden thought came to her and she darted from the room. When she returned she had a large piece of cardboard in her hand. On it she printed in large letters as Well as she could this notice. RUMAGE SAIL FOR THE NEW SUNNY TARIUM COME AND BY and hung the sign on the gate. Then she took the clothes off the line and draped them on the fence and steps in the front yard. Not many people passed as most everybody took a nap in the afternoon. But two cooks, out for a Walk, saw the sign, stopped and whispered for a moment then opened the gate and Walked in. One Was attracted by grandmother’s best bombazine, so picked it up and asked Lucy the price. Before Mary, grandmother’s hired girl, came to the ref cue, Lucy had sold three of the best dresses. Grandmother in clearing up the attic, had found a lot of old Wearing apparel that she thought might he cut up and then made useful for quilts and such but it needed airing before use. When she also hung out her oWn dresses she had no thought that before night they Would be in the possession of others. Georgetown still laughs over the famous rummage sale hut the postmaster has never found out that he Was responsible and Lucy Was not the one to tell him. Come With Me Come with me and away we ll roam. Over the meadows away from home. We ll roam all day. we'll roam all night. Mock the elves and laugh at the sprite. The gods will be jealous of me. For I'll have joy and so will thee. We wont be gypsies, wont be tramps. We wont be autoists parked in camps. We’ll be ourselves and always alone. And over the meadows we still will roam. 44 Viola Dix '27 Alpha 1925 MIDNIGHT By Asa Powell B!ack Me Manus Was satisfied and a, he sat in the narrow doorway of his wh T U L I.0 I ' hiS Aered to the nearby corral re a h.g black stalbon Was brooding over his misfortune. Often had Black Me Manus pursued the beautiful animal over ridges, down rocky gorges, through eluded ',mPaSStiIe T °n,y ° find that’ in ‘he horse had eluded him. But now M.dnight Was his and as his covetous eyes appraised his BilTk MM gL f )?- h rs ROt the beaut °f tb animal that fascinated Black McManus, oh no, ,t Was the money Value, the pride of possession, that made h's eyes gleam greedily. “You black devil, you big black devil,” he muttered tn Lh°T IiM KiS end e!ared Aef' « his enemy. , ’ 1 y°a’ aS tba man’5 r8if,;,nss ot kill you.” the b lTu‘liri'T l tOW8rd tKe CCm]’ a d ti g his elbows on ,t £ h Sl‘r'd “ • The ho m„ hi, gaze u„fh„chi„e- ” fr . —t, .hen «,h . Ji,d.inf„| of hi, h„J_ h. t.omd prouj|y .. round t..e enclosure. Eagerly the man Watched his every move Cussedr.ess stickin’ cut all over him, but I’ll break him,” shaking his fist at the stallion. Yes, by God, I’ll break you!” Ceme daysard Weeks of killing and despairing struggle, as man and brute strove for the mastery. Days and Week, when Black Me Manus toiled end swore with-out result for the stallion remained unbroken. Time after time the man entered baffled dCtermTCdn? °f his captive, only to leave it again, baffled and enragd. The shoulder, and flanks of the Wild horse bore the marks of spUIs and quirt, but his spirit remained the same, fierce, proud, indomitable. Always he met the man halfway, never flinching under the cruel punishment meted out to him. Waiting, Watching, hoping for a moment of Vengeance At last the min despaired. Midnight could not be broken. Me M W°u!d Md itS “1 codeo, and Black Me Manus hoped again. If Midnight could not be broken by him he could a, lean be broken by the riders a: the rodeo. No horse could undergo three daVs of that and keep his spirit. So Midnight came to occupy a place on the list of outlaws registered for the event. 1 The first day of the rodeo dawned and hurrying inhabitants of Sage Flat and the surrounding country, flocked to the big arena. The shaggy mustangs in the corrals ennged against each.other, terrified by the confusion about them. But Midnight Wes not dismayed. Through it all he stood, scornful, the center of ail iduunng eyes, king of all about him. The bustle and roar settled to a steady murmur at last. Charley Mortimer on Clear Range!” THer Kad ‘aken ,hiS P,aC “nd he rOUnd-uP Ml swing. The crowd stilled until nothing Was heard but the bawling of a horse, crazed by quirt and - 45 Alpha 1925 spur, fighting to dislodge the man upon his back. The sound brought back to Midnight the memory of his struggles in the corral of Black Me Manus, and the crowd Were awed by the shrill. Wild, half plaintive, half defiant, wholly savage scream of the true Wild horse. The afternoon Wore on until, at last, the hated riata settled oVer the beautiful glossy neck, and Midnight Was dragged into the narrow chutes, Midnight, the king of the open spaces, to furnish amusement for mere human beings. “Sandy White on Midnight,” cried the caller; then, It’ll be a dark night for Sandy White on Midnight, all right.” The big black horse Was in the chute and the heavy bar had dropped behind him. There Was no escape. The hated saddle Was lowered onto his back. Midnight stood, trembling, Wondering at the ease with which these men accomplished things. Black Me Manus had never been able to get the leather near him. Or, had he? But yes, Black With a triumphant grin, Was cinching the hated thing. Midnight saw red. He Would kill Bleck for that. But he could do nothing here. He had to have room. A long, lean hungry looking coW-boy lowered himself into the saddle, and the chute swung apart. Oh I hopped in th’ saddle An’ I hit ’im With the quirt He sunfished twice An’ rolled me in the dirt, Coma ti ye’ youpa youpa yay! Some one in the crowd Was plainly sympathizing With Sandy White, and Sandy, hearing it, smiled. Midnight left the chute, a streak of animated death, but the homely coW-boy sat easily in the saddle. He seemed not a bit concerned. Swinging easily With the outlaws’ every motion he even Went so far as to answer the songbird in the crowd. “Coma ti yi youp youpa yay!” In Vain the big black stallion fought the persistent clinging thing upon his back. With ears laid flat, eyes bloodshot and nearly popping from their sockets, With teeth laid bare and jaws flecked With foam, he fought as only a Wild horse can fight. But the nonchalant rider paid not the least attention to his most Vicious lunges’ and judged unerringly his every move. The big black chest Was heaving painfully and the beautiful glossy neck Was lathered with sweat. Each effort Was Weaker than the last. Apparently the man had Won. But Midnight Was not beaten yet. Like a giant steel spring suddenly loosed he left the ground in a last despairing effort. Coming down stiff-legged he leaped straight back and man and saddle rolled in the dust of the arena. Slowly and painfully the begrimed figure rose from tbe ground and, shouldering the saddle, limped dejectedly toward the corrals; while the black stallion trotted triumphantly tround tbe arena. Midnight Was still unbroken. The days of the rodeo passed, and the spirit of Midnight remained the same. Black Me Manus led him back to the little corral in which he had had his fiict lesson in human cruelty. Locked in the little inclosure Midnight Was left to.his 46 Alpha 1925 own devices. Black Me Manus had lost all hope of breaking the outlaw but, broken or wild, be meant to keep bim. Deep in the mind of the stallion dwelt a memory, a memory of the misery dealt bim by Black Me Manus. Waiting, hoping, eagerly Watching the man’s every move be bided bis time. But Me Manus Was Wary, be gave the horse no opening. Weeks passed and Black Me Manus grew impatient. The outlaw must be subdued, and Black determined to try again. With riata ready be entered tfe corral and approached the horse. He stopped, surprised, for Midnight did not retreat. Instead he rushed the man and Me Manus ran for the gate. His fingers fi mbled With the latch and the gate swung open, then the hurtling bulk of bone, muscle, ar.d savagery Was upon him. Once, twice, four times, the mighty hoofs craahed down upon the man until the horrible bleeding thing that had been Black Me Manus lay silent. For a momen the stallion stood With head poised prcudly, triumphantly; then he Was gone. Midnight had squared his debt. GRAND STAND STUFF IlY Nomman I)e Vol It Was 10 o’clock by the church tower clock when Chuck Waters passed it on his Way home fiom a down town pool hall. Chuck did not show as a fellow usually does on his Way home late at night and he had a good reason for he had spent the morning at school, the afternoon at football practice, and five hours on his feet at the pool hall. Chuck Was the regular end on the high school team but he Was about to lose his regular position for he had not shown up much ktely and the coach bad heard about him coming home late every night. He had even told Chuck to keep aWay from the pool halls, for it Was hurting his playing ability. The Warning bad gone unheeded, it seemed, for Chuck’s playing Went from bad to Worse, and it looked as if about one more game Would end his football career, Chuck Went true to form in the next game for the opposing backfield made him look like a clown. 1 hey skipped around his end for two 60 yard runs and several shorter ones before the coach took him out and put in a rookie freshman. 1 he next two Weeks Were spent in hard practice for the home team Was to meet the champions of the year before, and the coach Wanted to have his team in shape to make the game interesting, anyway. Chuck had a few good spurts during th two Weeks practice, but the day before the game found the freshman playing end in Chuck’s place. As the coach had often told his men, they couldn’t play football and stay up all night and they could see this theory Work out in Chuck’s case. The day of the big game came as all days have a Way of coming and Chuck Was assigned the job of keeping the bench Warm. The teams Were about evenly matched which Was something unusual, but the 47 Alpha 1925 second quarter saw luck going against the Home team. The safety dropped a punt and it Was recovered on Kis oWn twenty yard line; and the opposing team soon pushed the hall over for six points. The next hit of bad luck came a few minutes later when end made a tackle, and never awoke after being kicked on the head. After that the team began to go to pieces for Chuck Was put in at end and the fellows knew the type of game he usually played. The first play came Chuck’s Way but he couldn’t stop it and twenty yards Was the result. After the first play, hoWeVer, Chuck came out of his slump and he seemed to be able to stop them to a certain extent. There Were no more scores after the first and With two minutes to play the game looked to be lost for the home players, but the unexpected happened as it has a Way of doing in a football game. The ball Was in the middle of the field, and in possession of the home team when the quarter-back called a pass to Chuck. The coach had judged the play Wrongly though, for the pass sailed to Chuck and he leaped into the air and picked the ball out of the clouds and Was on his Way for a touchdown. He managed to elude the safety and ran sixty yards for the first score in the game for the home school, and also the tying score. The captain of the team kicked the goal through and made the score seven to six in faVor of the home school. The people Were all surprised on the next play when they saw the coach take Chuck out of the game, but the players knew that Chuck Was the last man on the team who could afford to pull the grand-stand stuff of picking the ball out of the air With one hand as if he Were merely picking daisies. After the game the palyers Went to the dressing room to shake hands With Chuck but they found him sprawled out on the floor dead to the World. The doctor Was called, and after an examination he found that one of Chuck’s Wrists Was broken. The team then knew why Chuck used only one hand in catching the pass for he must haVe broken his Wrist in tackling when he Was first put in the game. When he came to, the first thing he said Was “I guess I’ll haVe to quit school for I can’t rack pool balls With this Wrist, and the boss Will surely can me, and where Will 1 get money to go to school? The coach then knew why Chuck never got to bed until late and when the gold footballs Were passed out to the team for the state championship, he saw to it that Chuck got one. Alpha 1925 THE LICENSE By Flora Weed As the street-car rushed noisily along, an old lad)? leaned eagerly forward, listening to interesting snatches of the conversation of two young men in front of her. “Lan’ sakes!” she exclaimed,“what can those boys be talking about? ’ She peered over her glasses; yes, it Was Donald Thorne who Was talking. She considered herself a Very dear friend of Don’s mother and felt it her “duty” to listen to Don’s earnest talk. “Yes, Fanny is sure a pip,—long, straight, black hair, large broWn eyes, and — say! those eyes Would melt any fellow’s heart.” The old lady gasped in horror: had the boy gone crazy? Don continued, “She’s a peach. I’m here to tell you! HaVe you ever seen her My mother, of course, knows nothing about it, but she’ll throw a fit when she hears. I’m going to get the license Wednesday; then I can take her home, tell mother, and have it over with.” “You are sure lucky. Where did you find her?” asked the other boy. Well, I saw her down at the Beech last Sunday, ar.d I made up my mind then end there that she Was going to be mine. Mrs. Elden groaned, “And I always thought Don Was so much more sensible (han most boys of his age. It surely is my duty to tell his mother as soon as possible — poor Woman. Just to think he saw her at the Beach — some dance place probably! And he talks like he fell in loVe with her at first sight. How rediculous.” That afternoon Mrs. Elden rang the door-bell at the Thorne residence, and stood impatiently Waiting for the door to be opened. After what seemed an rgeto Mrs. Elden, Mrs. Thorne appeared, and ushered her into a cool porch where they sat down to talk. Mrs. EWen lost no time, but told the whole story breathlessly With Various exaggerations. Mrs. Thorne sat in a dazed conditon With her eyes fixed attentively upon her Visitor until the tala Was told. Her face turned pale, then red with anger. Speaking With difficulty she asked, “Are you sure he said Wednesday? Why the boy isn’t of age, he can’t get a license without lying!” Mrs. Thorne arose, extended her herd to her friend,and asked herto help her just once more. “Don must haVc a lesson. I Won’t say a Word about it, but Wednesday I Want you to go With me, and We’ll just camp at the court house until he comes. Then We Will appear on the scene in time to make him feel emberrassed in front of all the clerks. Will you go With me?” “Certainly, I will, Mrs. Thorne. I Will be Very glad to help you in anyway possible,” replied Mrs. Elden eagerly. Early Wednesday morning two elderly ladies Walked up the court house steps and inquired whether or not any license had been issued that morning, and to their dismay the clerk replied, “I think just one. Wait a minute and I Will find 49 Alpha 1925 out. Yes, a name of Thorne-—’ Mrs. Thorne gasped and the clerk looked up quickly Without finishing. “Too late.” Mrs. Thorne turned, and With bowed head Walked slowly down the steps. As the clerk Watched, Mrs. Eldon put her arm arourd the drooping shoulders, and tried to comfort her friend as she said, e should have come earlier, but who Would haVe thought they Would have come so early?” By the time Mrs. Thorn reached home it Was neon. Looking drearily a-round, she sobbed “There Will be no Don home for lunch today! She fumbled blindly under the door-mat for the key, but it Was not there. Just at that moment the door opened and Don, With a little sleek, black dog in his erms said, “Why mother, what is the matter? Why do you look so Worried? She gazed at him in Wonder for a moment and then said, Don, did—did— Oh, Don, did you really get the license?” “Why, yes, but hoW did you know? I Wanted to surprise you. You tee, I saw Fanny at the Beach one afternoon, and 1 baigained for her--” “Bargained for her!” gasped his mother. “Yes, and I made a little house for her too, so you Would not have to bother. Of course,I had to buy a license or the dog catcher--” “Dog catcher! Oh, Don, --a clog license!’ She collapsed upon the chair in a fit of tears, and Don stood and gazed at her in bewildeiment. A T reasure Just some one to share your troubles And your burdens as you go: Some one you know will stick to you Through happiness or woe: Just some one to share your fortunes. Good or bad. as fate may send. One you know will ne'er desert you: That person is your fiiend. One to whom you tell your secrets. One you know will sympathize. For a real friend is a treasure Neither gold nor silver buys: And you'll find there's naught more rare. As your way through life you’ll wend. Than the one whose hand you’ll grasp and say. “You’re my friend.” 5° A. Powell Alpha 1925 The 1 ruth Farce in One Act By Wallace Mace Characters Officer of the police force Case?, an attendant Jur? Rastus, the defendant In a court room. Jur? and Judge Waiting for the first case, as the curtain rises, the judge is busily looking ov'er his papers. Judge: Well, Case?, what do ?ou suppose We’re going to hav’e to-da?? Case?: Looking up from his hook I’m sure I don’t know, sir; eVer?thing hap- pens for the best. Door opens and an officer enters followed b? a negro Judge: Officer, what is the charge against this man? Officer: He is charged With disturbing the peace, ?our honor. Judge: What is ?our name? Prisoner: Rastus William Black, suh. Judge: Tell me what ?ou Were doing to disturb the peace. Rastus: W� ll...........Well..........ah ... . Looks longingl? at officer Officer: He is a member of the Hoi? Rollers. He must have forgotten that Sun-da? Was over, because he Was sure going strong when I caught him. Rastus: Yassah, ?assah, it sho is ?ore honor; it sho is. Judge puts on glasses and looks the prisoner over carefull? Judge: HaVe ?ou ever been before this court before? Rastus: No sah, I hasn’t eber been befo here tall. Judge: But I’ve seen ?ou before; ?our face looks familiar. Rastus: Yassah, ?assah, boss, I’s ?o’ bootlegga’. Curtain falls as the Judge makes a Wild dash for the door 51 Alpka 1925 52 Alpha 1925 53 Alpha 1925 Football Games Grass Valle}? Winning by a margin of one touchdown the Oroville Union High School gridders. opened the season with Grass Valley. The locals showed that they were made of championship caliber when they won from this team with only five days practice. With the score 14 to 0 during the last three minutes. Grass Valley opened up an aerial attack, thereby scoring their touchdown and making the score 1 4 to 7 in favor of the Tigers. Christian Brothers In a game that showed the main strength of the Oroville Football team in action, a game replete with sensational thrills, the Christian Brothers College squad of Sacramento was defeated ignominiously by the Purple and White gridders 25 to 7. The College made their only score without visible signs of resistance on Oroville’s part, in the second quarter when with the ball in their possession the referee blew the whistle to penalize Oroville. The College at this juncture galloped 50 yards for a touchdown unmolested. According to the rules they had the choice of a penalty or the gain, they chose the gain thereby registering a touchdown. The referee, however, admitted his mistake, for he should have waited until the play was completed before inflicting a penalty. At practically no other time in the game, did the boys threaten the Oroville goal line. ■ Marysville Oroville journeyed to Marysville, to meet one of the strongest teams of the league. Later in the season Chico defeated Marysville but the day Oroville played them Chico would have been beaten by two touchdowns. Marysville was held scoreless until the end of the final quarter, when Bass received Beckett's punt on his own 3 5 yard line, and with some wonderful interference ran the entire length of the field for a touchdown. This was Marysville's only score during the entire game. Oroville scored once in the first quarter and again in the third quarter. The Oroville team made their first touchdown after marching down the field from their own forty yard line, with Beckett. Strang, and Turner alternating. The second score was made after the backfield worked the ball to within the ten yard line, after being held for three downs. Beckett tossed a twelve yard pass to Wixom. and converted. Baggarly showed up well in th:s game by stopping play after play 54 Alpha 1925 headed around his end. Turner was a surprise and gained much yardage on end runs. After the final curtain rang down the score was 1 3 to 6 in favor of Coach Onyett's Tigers. Gridle}) The Gridley Rice Millers, came to Oroville wearing the crown of dark horse of the league. but returned home with veil of mystery stripped clean. They were unable to score against the Oroville pigskinners and made their down on but few occasions. The locals on the other hand, found the Gridley line easy to penetrate and end runs made yard after yard. Besides using straight football to advantage, the locals completed.,two sensational forward passes, one of which Beckett to Baggarly. went for a touchdown. The only department that Gridley excelled in was kicking. In this department Mills of the visitors showed the spectators some wonderful punting. Had it not been for his educated toe. the score would have been much larger. Although Gridley was the weak sister this year, in 1925. she shall be heard from, for her boys showed a great deal of improvement from the first to last game. Chico While over 2.000 excited souls cheered and strained each and every muscle with enthusiasm for their fovored team, the Oroville High School Tigers, defeated the Chico Preps on the Chico field by the score of 1 2 to 6. The contest was the final game of the Sub. League, and gave Oroville the right to meet Willows Hi. for the N. C. H. S. A. L. From the standpoint of good football the game was one of the best ever played in the Northern California League. It was replete with thrills, and not until the final gun was fired did the Chico backers, and players cease their relentless struggle for victory. In the first quarter both Captain Beckett and Captain Brouillard of the Chico team carried the ball over for touchdowns, but each failed to convert. After half of the final quarter had been played Brouillard. Chico's Captain and Fullback, when on his 20 yard line, was called back to punt. Upon being rushed by Patton and Wixom. he became confused and tossed the oval into the arms of Strang, who. with the speed of an express train tore across the line for the winning, and last tally of the game. This came as a complete surprise and dampened the spirit of the Chico fandom beyond recovery. The Chico team showed dashes of cleverness and gained much yardage through a perfectly-executed quarterback sneak. Also a deceptive criss-cross had the Tigers at bay on several occasions. Oroville. on the other hand showed the greater strengh in line buck- 55 Alpha 1925 ing. The Purple and White line prevented many scores, by holding the Chicoites on the twenty yard line for the greater part of the fourth period. Willows Rushing their opponents off their feet from start to finish with a brilliant aerial attack. Oroville beat the husky Willows eleven 27 to 7 in the Thanksgiving Championship game, winning the Northern California title for the second successive year. The game was played on our new gridiron before 2.000 people. Using the forward pass as the chief weapon of attack Oroville again and again gained wonderful yardage to the bewilderment of the Willows eleven. Although Oroville passed throughout the game the westside champs failed on nearly all occasions to break them up. Willows made their only score when Taylor. Willows center, recovered Mace’s fumble and scampered 40 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Willows resorted to long passes, but Wixom and Pauly on the left flank, broke up the majority of them. In the fourth quarter Lederer attempted a pass which Wixom blocked just as it left his hand. Patton. Oroville's star tackle, caught the ball and raced 55 yards for a touchdown. The Oroville line showed great improvement in this game, due to the coaching of Don Newmeyer. a 1923 California Tackle. Lodi Oroville lost the Central California championship to Lodi on the High School Gridiron 20 to 6. After holding Lodi to a 7 to 6 score for three quarters. Oroville. with Wixom and Strang out of the lineup, were unable to prevent Lodi's breaxing through for two touchdowns in the last three minutes of the game. Had the field been in the same condition it was during the Willows game, the Oroville team might have gained a great deal more yardage through punting. In this Lodi has been very weak the entire season. From the sound of the initial whistle, so close was the playing that neither team scored until the second quarter, when Lodi made the first tally. The Oroville Tigers swept down the field early in the third quarter and from the 10 yard line safely completed a pass. Beckett to Wixom. for a touchdown. Then with six minutes to go. Martin completed a pass to Huestis. for a touchdown. Later in the game. Lane, the most consistent ground gainer of the whole game, broke away for a 25 yard run for a touchdown, making the count 20 to 6 in favor of the Flames. 56 Alpha 1925 Football Team Name Position R. C. Baggarly R. E. H. M. Patton R. T. P. T. Dunlap R. G. A. O. Pauly C. H. Cole L. G. R. W. Stram L. T. F. Wixoni L. E. T. T. Beckett Q. B. W. Mace R. H. C. McKenzie L. H. U. Strang F. B. E. Seward C. W. McCutcheon G. R. Knox G. S. Murphy T. C. McPherson T. R. Ghianda E. G. Wixom E. N. Devol E. R. Turner H. B. J. Phillips H. B. A Mace Q. B. Weight Experience 175 3 years 170 2 years 155 2 years 165 3 years 150 1 year 195 3 years 165' 3 years 165 3 years 150 3 years 145 2 years 185 2 years 145 1 year 155 1 year 170 2 years 165 1 year 150 1 year 150 2 years 140 1 year 145 1 year 165 2 years 140 1 year 140 2 years Scores Oroville 14 Oroville 27 Oroville 6 Oroville 25 Oroville 13 Oroville 46 Oroville 12 Oroville 27 Oroville 6 Grass Valley 7 Nevada City 0 Chico Teachers 7 Christain Bro’s 7 Marysville 6 Gridley 0 Chico 6 Willows 7 Lodi 20 57 176 60 Alpha 1925 58 Alpha 1925 Basketball Season The three boys' basketball teams had a very successful season. At the beginning of the season the “A” team appeared to be the best combination of its class in the N. C. H. S. A. L. They won games from Biggs and Gridley without difficulty. Three of the first string men. Beckett. Baggarly and Wixom. graduated in January, however, and the:r loss was felt heavily. The men who filled their places, though capable and right on the job lacked the team work and experience necessary to win a championship. The game with Chico was a close one. The first half ended 4-4. In the second half experience told and the Chico team, scoring heavily, walked away with the honors. The next league game was lost to Live Oak. thus putting our A hoys out of the running. The scores of the games were as follows: Orovilie 27 Biggs 13 Orovilie 16 Gridley 8 Orovilie 8 Chico 23 Orovilie 6 Live Oak 27 Mr. Nisbet was coach for the “A team and deserves much credit for his fine work, both with this team and the B team after Mr. Gerson left to take up his duties as boxing di'ector at Davis Farm. The B team was one of the best the school has ever put out There were only two league games in this sublcague. one with Biggs and the other with Gridley. both of which were won thus giving the boys the right to. play Marysviile for the championship of subleagues 1 and 2. The game with Marysville was played in Sutter City. It was a hard fought game, but the Marysville lads bowed to the Orovilie team at the final whistle. Winning the game with Marysville gave them a chance at Red Bluff for the N. C. H. S. A. L. championship. It was a fast and hard fought battle, which was lost by Orovilie. Coach Nesbit was very proud of his team. They received block O s” from the student body for their showing. The scores of the games were as follows: Orovilie 12 Biggs 8 Orovilie 16 Gridley 8 Orovilie 23 Marysville 1 7 Orovilie 9 Red Bluff 1 1 59 Alpha ic The C team had a very successful season, losing only the final game for the N.C.H.S.A.L. championship. They won the three league games in their subleague. These were with Gridley. Live Oak and Biggs, the latter forfeiting to Oroville. Winning these games gave them a chance at Marysville for the championship of Northern California. This game was played in Sutter City. The Marysville boys won by superior weight and team work. Marysville later won the state championship. All in all the C team under the supervision of Mr. Plaskett. made a very creditable showing. The scores of the game were as follows: Oroville 10 Gridley 8 Oroville 8 Marysville 16 Oroville 16 Live Oak 3 niie Song of die River. By Asa Bowel I I am the river. I know no hate: I have no heart with which to love. I know no law but that dictated By Him. alone, who rules above. Always I’ve been through countless ages. Through endless time I’ll ever be: Wise, but silent in my wisdom. Flowing onward to the sea. Men have lived their lives of sorrow Fiotn the time that time began. Blindly striving, while I wondered At the futility of man. Through the ages men have struggled Ceaselessly for gold and fame. While I. beneath my banks, flowed onward. Deep, mysterious, the same. I am wise, but all my wisdom Is hidden deep from all but me. Locked securely in my bosom As I flow onward to the sea. All the secrets of the ages. As I meet the ocean's swell: To man are lost and gone forever: I am the river: I will not tell. 6o Alpka 1925 Speed Ball and Volley Ball VOLLEY BALL The girls of the Oroville Union High Scholl, as well as the boys, showed their ability in athletics again this year by winning the championship of Northern California in volleyball. The title was not easily won. for we had a strong rival in Durham, as well as other schools, whose team was composed of real athletes and to whom we lost our only two games. Before the meet at Biggs, where nine schools participated, including Marysville. Orland. Redding. Red Bluff. Live Oak. Willows. Williams. Du-ham and Oroville. we played Durham a tew practice games. We first journeyed to Durham and lost two out of three games. A few days later Durham came here and we won two consecutive games. At Biggs, we played and eliminated four schools thus giving us the title. In the first contest of the day we defeated Live Oak by a large score. We then met Willows on the field of battle and proved a little too much for them. Next we played Williams and put them out of the running. And last, we met our friendly rivals in Durham, and won two hotly contested battles from them, and so we came home with a title. Miss Pierce was our coach again this year and deserves the credit for our success. SPEED BALL Speedball is an entirely new game in the O. U. H. S. The game was introduced into the High School when a league was formed in Northern California. comprised of Oroville. Chico. Los MoIino3 and Biggs high schools. The team takes eleven players, and a round ball is used. A drop kick over the goal counts one point, a pass from beyond the five yard line to a player over the line counts five points. A dropkick from the field counts three points. A free kick at goal, resulting from a personal foul counts one point. The League games, including the championship game with Sutter City, which entitles our boys to Block '“O . are as follows: Chico 5 Oroville 10 Los Molinos 3 Oroville 0 Biggs 0 Oroville 4 Los Molinos 6 Oroville 17 Chico 13 Oroville 7 Sutter City 8 Oroville 7 35 45 62 .■vav 63 Alpha 1925 Orchestra and Glee Clubs BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Our school has acquired a most valuable and distinctive asset in the Boys' Glee Club. Beginning with raw but excellent material. Mr. Miller has moulded this group into a pleasing and entertaining Club, who have won much favor wherever they have appeared. Their programs are alway refreshing and the genuine delight which the boys themselves take in their numbers always wins the audience. They have participated in programs for rhe Bangor Farm Center. P. T. A. meetings High School graduation and several school entertainments. The director. Mr. Miller, deserves much praise for his efforts and the success of the Boys’ Club. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB There was a large turnout for the girls' chorus this fall and from this group. Mr. Miller, our very capable director, had plenty of material to select the Glee Club. It is composed chiefly of those who were members last year and due to this fact they are able to make rapid progress. Mr. Miller deserves unlimited praise for his faithfulness and devotion to his work training these groups and it must be a satifaction to him to see the eager response and hear the pleasing results of his efforts. So far this year the Girls' Glee Club has had two opportunities for' public performance, at the Social Center and at a morning service in the Methodist Church. ORCHESTRA To Miss Nelson, great credit is due for the success of our present orchestra. She has been the director for the last few years. Of course she has been handicapped by losing some of her best musicians each year through graduation. and receiving in exchange less experienced ones who have not been accustomed to playing in concert, but by her patience and ability in training them, each of these younger players have become a perfect unit in the whole orchestra. Among the Freshmen who came in this January were several former members of the Grammar School orchestra. These were better fitted for our organization as a rresult of this training. The popularity of the orchestra is quite evident by the many timed they have been asked to play for affairs in Oroville and the surrounding communities. They have played at the Thermalito Farm Center, the Catholic Fair, a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association, at the Wyandotte and Bangor Farm Centers, and the Knights Templars' installation. 64 Alpha 1925 65 Alpha 1925 Cadets and Band Yes, it gets tiresome drilling, and sometimes it seems like some people can't learn anything: but we’re gradually getting better - - that s cadets. The rifles get heavy sometimes, and the pavement seems too hot to march upon, but still we’re there, three times a week. The Oroville Union High School Cadets are maintain;ng their reputation admirably. They were awarded company numbers one and two of the state, which is quite an honor in itself. Oroville High School is one of about ten which maintain Cadets in the State of California. The examinations for officers resulted in the following assignments. Mr. Onyett - ■ Teddy Beckett Arvid Pauly Paine Dunlap Russell Turner First Company Henry Patton - - Captain George Chase - - First Lieut. Chester McKenzie - - Second Lieut. Commandant. Major. Captain. Adjutant First Lieut. Quarter Master. Second Company Wallace Mace - - Captain Harold James - - First Lieut. Asa Powell - - Second Lieut. The examinations were of the competitive type and assignments were given only when deserved. It has not. at the time of writing, been decided where the annual encampment will be held, but it is a certainty that it will be close enough to Oroville to permit the attendance of most of the Cadets. The boys will get their three or four days of outing about the middle or later part of May. a kind compensation for the hard school year they have just gone through.. There is much to be said as to the value of this military training to the high school students. If another war should break out it w'ould not find them quite so helpless as the average American was upon the entrance of the United States into the Worlds War. A'so. this kind of training instills a sense of discipline into the youth and makes him a part of a well organized machine instead of a helpless individual. The Oroville Battalion also includes a band which has been making rapid progress during the year. Under the able leadership of Mr. Plaskett, the boys have attained a genuine ability in the handling of band instruments. Every drill day they will be found laboring over some elusive chord, and that isn't all. they struggle until they succeed. 66 Alpha 1925 Alumni Class of 1921 WILLARD WILL. Mooney Jewelry Co.. Marysville; CHARLOTTE RUTHERFORD. Mrs.A. Rhodes. Oroville; ANGANETTE DAVIS, teaching school in Roseville: IDA CORY, teaching school in De Sabla: LOUIE Da MASSA. St. Mary's College: MAY BEIK. teaching school in Palermo: ANGELA SMITH. Los Gatos : CHARLES CORBIN. Hutchinson Lumber Co: KENNETH DUNTON. W. P.. San Jose: HELEN BOLLES. Oroville Grammar School: GERALD DAILEY. Oroville P. O.: VENE SHARKEY. Hum bug Valley: LLOYD RIPPEY. Bradlcv Auto Works. Oroville: LOUIS WINTERS. U. S. Navy: EILEEN NIEHAUS. Butte Co. Court House: AR-LIN RICHARDS. Oroville Register: REBECCA GERSON. teaching school at Lone Tree: ARTHUR McKILLOP. employed by Grey Nurse Hardware Co. RAMONA THURMAN. Mrs. Fogarty. Oroville: ALICE WEED Oroville: JOHN McCLOUD. Winthrop. Shasta Co.: MULFORD FOX. P. O.: JIM WALSH. Senator Hotel Orchestra Sacramento: WILFRED BLANCHARD. U. C.: FRANCES GERSON. Mrs. Frances West. Las Plumas: MYRLE GRUBBS, teaching in Oroville: RUTH LAYTON. Oroville: ETHELDA INMAN, teaching at River: IRENE MURPHY. Oroville: FLORENCE LAMBERT, teaching at Bidwell Bar: GEORGIA McMILLAN. teaching at Durham: STELLA STRANG. Mrs. N. Hanson. Oroville: DOROTHY STEADMAN, grammar school teacher at Roseville: ELLEN THOR-MAN. stenographer at Hutchinson Lumber Co.: THELMA FOGARTY. Thermalito. Class of 1922 HAROLD McATEE. Chico Teachers College: ELEANOR HES-BOL. employed at County Court House: WILLIAM CAMPBELL. Chico I cachers College: ROBERTA JOHNSON. Western Union Telegraph Co.. Oroville: BERNICE RUTHERFORD. Smith s Grocery: GEORGE CROWE. U. C.: HERBERT PALMER. Chico Teachers College: ALICE CHASE. Chico Teachers College: MILES MARDERS. U. C.: WILTON HARLAN. U. C.: HELEN HUNTINGTON, teaching in Wyandotte: WILLIAM AARON BURT. Accountant. Oroville: WILLIAM WILSON. U. C.: JOHN McGEE. Oroville: HELEN RUTHERFORD. Western Pacific Office. San Francisco: LEE RICHARDS. U. C.; GEORGE GOOD. St. Mary's College: SARAH LAND. Mills College: HELEN CAMPBELL. Chico Teachers College: LOUIS HENDRICKS. San Francisco: WALTER FISH, employed by Andrews and Mitchell: GEORGE FISHER. Bank of Italy. Oroville: MARY McGREGOR. Mrs. H. Hawkins. W. Virginia: WELTON ANDREWS 67 Alpka 1925 Standard Oil Co.; CLIFFORD RHINE. Oroville P. O.: WALLACE BARNETT. San Francisco: ELMER NEYENS. Union Oil Co. Oroville. Class of 1923 HAROLD EDGEWORTH. Del Monte: RUTH WEAVER. Lodi: VERNON JACKSON. Kelly's Store. Oroville: GRACE McKENZIE. Business College. Oakland: LUCILE BASS. Chico Teachers College: E. GIBBS. Bank of Italy. Oroville MILDRED DUNCAN. Mills College. Oakland: PARKES TOTMAN. Oroville: M. BORING. First National Bank: A. JENKS. Sact'o. Northern R. R.: Marysville: B. STETLER. U. of Nevada: M. SIMPSON. P. G. S3 E.. Oroville: G WANGELIN, Oroville Mercury: A. McKINNIE. Mrs. Clifford Rhine. Oroville: E. MOONEY. Hutchinson Lumber Co.: R. CARPENTER. First National Bank. Oroville: SHEPARD HUGHES. Stanford Univ.: J. HEXBURG. University of Nevada: JOHN BELL. Univ. of S. Calif.: LOUISE ANDREWS: Swayne Lumber Co.; S. ALBRIGHT. U. C.: E. KING. U. C.: JUNE ALLEN. Tax Collector s Office. Oroville: ED. ANDREWS. Affiliated Colleges. San Francisco: TIM BELL. Beal Furniture Co.; RACHEL DANIELS. Wyandotte: ALITA DARBY. Chico Teachers College: JOE McCARN. Walkover Shoe Co.. San Francisco: CLIFFORD SHEPLER. Los Angeles: IRIS WARD. Chico Teachers College. Class of 1924 GLADYCE MILLS. College of Pacific. Stockton: CHAS. MOONEY. Oroville: GLENDA CARPENTER. Chico Teachers College: GENE GOOD. Univ. of Santa Clara: JUNE GRACE. Oroville: TOM MILLER Chico Teachers College: RANDALL EGAN. Huchinson Lumber Co.: MADELINE ECKART. Oroville: FRANCES CROWE. O. U. H. S.: HAZEL McBRIDE. City of Paris. Oroville: CECIL CARPENTER. Chico Teachers College: ELLA CRUM. Mrs. Frank James. Oroville: OTTO CRUM. Oroville: MAE HARRIS. Co. Library. Oroville: LLOYD TREDWAY. Braden Furniture Co.. Oroville: RUBYE DRYDEN. San Jose Teachers College: MARION TUHEY. Mrs. Earl Gibbs. Oroville: GLENN MARDERS. Crystal Drug Store. Oroville: LEWIS MOSELEY. Taber's. Oroville: MINERVA KITRICK. Mills College: BERYL FRY. Chico Teachers College: ISABEL ANDREWS. Oroville: HELEN BOYLE. Oroville: ANNETTE HUGANEY. San Jose Teachers College BOB HARLAN. Affiliated Colleges: ESTHER MARDON. U. C.: MILDRED PYKE. Mrs. Downer. Oroville: LEONARD PACKARD. Oroville: NELLIE TERRELL. Business College. Sacramento: HOWARD TAYLOR. Weeden Bond S3 Stock Co . San Francisco: BERYL STUBBS. Mrs. Paul Shepard. Oroville: LEONA HADLEY. Chico Teachers College. 68 Alpha 1925 Social Activities Freshmen Reception The upper classmen entertained the freshmen at a dance given at the High School on October 17. 1924. Two short skits were presented under the capable direction of Miss Nelson and Miss Pierce. The new freshmen received a liberal dose of our talent and were able to see just how masterly and efficient their big brothers and sisters were. The dance broke up at eleven o'clock, for extreme care had to be taken of the baby class lest their vitality be lacking and their brightness wear off. Tradition has it so. They usually regain said brightness by the time they reach the third year in some unknown manner. Return Reception One kind deed deserves another, so the freshmen gave their return reception in the form of a costume dance. Maidens from sunny Spain, the Orient, and the olden days lived again for that one night of revelry Several novelty numbers were introduced and prizes awarded for the best costumes, the first prize being won by Isabel Reece, in a picturesque costume of olden days. The dance was a success and every one admitted the fun of being someone else for one night. Football Dance In recognition of a season's good work on the field, the Juniors entertained the football boys at a dance on December 1 7. 1924. The hall was decorated in the school colors. Purple and white streamers hung from the center of the hall to the wall: at each end of the auditorium were miniature goal posts, wrapped in purple and white: and the floor was measured off in the yardage lines of gridiron. On the stage was the N. C. H. S. A. L. trophy, a silver football, above which, in illuminated letters were the words Congratulations. Fellows.” Clusters of colored balloons were showered on the dancers during the evening Senior Farewell Dance On Wednesday. January 28. 1925. the seniors were entertained at a sumptuous banquet given by the P. T. A. and later in the evening at the annual dance under the auspices of the junior class. The auditorium was decorated with shaded Chinese lanterns, while the names of the graduates, done in oriental outline, hung about the walls. Punch was served, and dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening. 69 Alpha 1925 Joshes Qutbursts J icks £njo;y merit jports A dollar will go as far as it ever did—if you mail it. Mary was sent to the market to learn if the butcher had some pig s feet. I couldn't tell.” she reported upon her return, he had his hoot.': on.” An oyster is represented as leading a dull life—but he is always getting into a stew or being handed a raw deal. In what way does a sweet young lady differ from a mouse? One harms the cheese—the other charms the he s. Why are women more given to reflection than men arc:1 The men never get a whack at the mirror. A young chap stopped, while dressing, to answer a telephone call from his wife who had gone down town. She asked what he was doing, and he replied jocularly. Washing out my B. V. D s. Just then a voice of an operator cut in sweetly with. 1 m (w)ringing them. We see by the paper where a lamous New York beauty disapppcared. Perhaps she just washed it off. Lost—A fountain pen by a young lady half full of ink. Pearl swears she has never been kissed by a man. Well, isn t that enough to make any girl swear? Dad—Where were you last night? Son—Just riding around with the boys. Dad—Well, you had better return this case: one of the boys left it in the car. Buyer—Is this airplane an absolutely safe one? Manufacturer—Safest on earth. Diner (scanning menu)—Have you frogs legs? Waitress—Oh no. sir! 1 walk this way on account of rheumatism. “Can I be of any assistance?” asked the sympathetic motorist of a man who was looking unutterable thoughts at a disabled car. “How is your vocabulary? “I'm a minister, sir. Drive on. Vhy is a flapper like a bungalow? She's painted in front, shingled in back, and has no attic. Isn't it remarkable what a mosquito, can accomplish at a single sitting? 70 Alpka 1025 Joshes uthursts J icks joy merit ports She—Why did you kiss me in that awkward way? He—It wasn't my fault. You haven't your lips on straight. Traveling salesman—I’ve sold this food for over thirty years, and I never had a single complaint. What docs that prove? Voice of the crowd—That dead men tell no tales. If a man were to marry a widow with three children, and her name were Elizabeth, what would he get? Ans. A lizzy and three runabouts. Home used to be where the heart is. Now home is where the crossword puzzles arc. Bobby—(who has been given a new microscope for his birthday.) Grandma, can you lend me a flea? Judge—I sentence you to be hanged. Beckett—Wonderful! I love to be kept in suspense. Why is a Ford like a rattle-snake? Because a rattle-snake rattles before you step on it. and a Ford rattles when you step on it. Daddy, where does a window have it's pains? In the sash, dear.” Thats where I've got mine right now. Is your husband a good provider. Dinah? Yessum: he's a good provider, all right, but I's alius skcered dat nig-gah's gwine ter get caught at it. You give me a pain.” said Gordon, as he ate another green apple A little bit of powder. A little bit o' paint. Make a nice young lady. Look like what she ain't. If I stole fifty kisses from you. what kind of larceny would it be.” asked the young man. I should call it grand. sighed the sweet young thing, without a quiver of an eyelash. Piano tuner (to little boy at door)—Son have you any musical instruments that need tuning? Boy—Naw, but maybe my sister's beau will let you tune him. Ma sed he wasn't high toned 'nulf for us. 7‘ Alpha 1925 Editorial I should like to take the same privilege on this page that we assumed in our dedication, that of bridging time with a few words. I should like to address these lines to the Editors of the Alpha who come after me whether in one year or ten. During the preliminary work of arranging the details of the book when your fellow students fail to take the Alpha as seriously as you do. you will get the idea that being an editor is rather a doubtful sort of an honor, and as you meet with one disappointment after another the idea will become firmly fixed in your mind. When your fond dreams of a book full of cuts arc thrown into the discard in the interest of economy, you will feel that you have nothing to live for . But when the book begins to materialize, the paper and covers are purchased. the different parts of the literary section are brought in and you know you are going to have a book in spite of all. then things will then begin to look brighter. The pictures of the different teams and of the students will begin to collect, the class editors bring in their subjects, and you will wonder why you ever thought aw what's the use?” Your potential success will not come until the page on which you write ■ Finis is in sight,and the time draws near when you will say. I have been Editor of the Alpha and not”! am Editor of the Alpha”. Then you will know that you have been given a wonderful opportunity, the real value of which will remain with you long after you are spoken of as one of the older students.” and your Alpha is only referred to by the younger generation for some forgotten data. My duties as Editor of the Alpha will not be completed until I have expressed my sincere gratitude to my very able Associate Erditor. Gertrude Meixner. to the different members of my staff, whose names are to be found on another page: to Mr. Donald Brooks.who has given so freely of his time and interest: to the printing class: to the typing class: to the English teachers. Miss Halcia Bower, who has each year for the past four years toiled so patiently in order to make the literary section a success: and Miss Leola Nelson, who so kindly corrected our English papers: and to Miss Freida Beik whose patience and good humor are an everlasting joy to all Alpha editor:. I JW AV W X SN «W S WmUVS «' A I Andrews Mitchell 322 MYERS SI. I I 2 I Sound Values for Young Men in Clothing and Haberdashery. I I 1 w v VA A u m w m vv v � y Gilfillan Neutrodyne Sheet Music Victrolas Victor Records Player Rolls 308 H tin toon Sir. Oroville Community Y M C A Organized To Serve You Steinway and other Pianos Duo - Art and Player Pianos Gregory Grimes Everything Musical Phone 2HAW Dutche’s Quick Lunch 1206 Myer — If you want SOMETHING TO EAT for Tour Money Bidleman Bidleman New Styles-New Fabrics in Smart Clothes for Young Men a Specialty But Not to High in Price We also carry a complete line of Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ties, Shirts, Suit Cases, Socks Underwear Prices always Reasonable MSk® Sfialtar w vv v y wxH v= f «i «m v ; “ aint mad at nobody I A “Common Sense” Poli icy Our polio? of carrying onb? quality) merchandise is based on sound business “Common Sense.” For we know that onl]? by giving you absolute satisfaction can we hope to obtain and to keep your confidence. Onty upon the confidence of our customers rests our hope of ultimate success. The City of Paris E. Meyer Co. Oroville, Cal. lri v y rv um vyy � «ux% vy nv Henn’s The colorful tones so much in fashion’s fa or right now are to be found here in full fashion for shapliness and perfect fit ROLLINS Vic Ordinary £tockiruj Runstop Stocking ■ m Vo More I'mharrassiny Garter {oris If cYou Wear Rollins {unstop f osiery W. T. Henn Dry (ioiids C� I We cordially invite you to Visit our store and look oVer our splendid selections of Spring Summer Furniture. Heal Fumilure Co. Oroville (iriilley $ w vf N m% v=yyy w ArA v v I Milk Raw market milk from State tested cows. Two deliveries daily P. T. Harris Tliormalilo Golden Feather OTie place of real service and high quality. We have a large assortment of delicious home made candies and home made Ice Cream made daily. We are Well known for our popular soda fountain specials. Phone 1 2 v vv AA ys wmv 2 zrNumvv v sw a w v 1 I I Teacher- 'Every one of ’Sd 's creatures is here for a useful purpose. Now what do we learn from the mosquito. Orville’ Thompson- We learn from the mosquito how easy it is to get stung ' ----0O0— Please tell me. sir. at what time the Old lady: boat starts? (prompously). It starts madam when I give the word. Old lady: Oh. indeed! I thought it started when the engineer pulled the lever, thank you. o There was a young fisher named Fischer. Who fished from the edge of a fissure. When a fish with a grin Pulled the fisherman in Now they're fishing the fissure for Fischer. • o The week had gloomily begun. For Willie Weeks a poor man's— He was beset with bill and dun And he had very little— This cash.” he said. Won't pay my I've nothing here but one's and— A bright thought struck him and he said The rich Miss Goldbricks 1 will— Wed. But when he paid his court to her. She lisped but firmly said. No— 7 hur. Alas. he cried, then 1 must die. I'm done—I'll drown—I’ll burn—I 11—Fri. They found his gloves, his coat, his hat. A coroner upon him— Sat. o “I’m getting absent minded. I sat up until midnight last night trving to remember what I wanted to do. Did you remember? Yes. I wanted to go to bed early. o oOc Sun. Mon. dues Tues. Kid Mama, ain't papa gonna go to heaven when he dies’ Mother- Why. of course dearie. Why do you ask’' Kid- Well. I heard the docter say he's gonna send papa to a warmer climate. --------oOc-------- A V 5 g | 5 i tot unii rnnnrT j e LEST YOU FORGET A Fine Line Of Good Goods For each season As it comes At' Right Prices Will be found at In Oroville Dependable Goods Courteous Service PRINCES SHOP Montgomery St. Where all the students go — Where everything is up to date Where you are Welcome — Expert ladies hair cutting In all the latest styles Shampooing and Massaging Children Given Careful Attention § I Remember For a larger and better loaf of bread use Tatman’s. Pies, Cakes, Pastries. ' . ' Of; 617 Bird St. Oroville FRED J. WOLFE Fancy and Staple Groceries Phone 1 and 9 SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO Satisfaction Guaranted 1 ! s TKe Gardella Tkeatre Home of HigK Class Vaudeville Drama and Motion Pictures Rex niaeatre THE PLACE WHERE YOU ALWAYS SEE OKe BEST PHOTO PLAYS i | ■ Edison Mazda Lamps DAHLMEIR’S 317 Myers St. Phone 101 An Attractive Line Chocolate Shop £ S I .. I a Cash Grocers Phones 20-66 § g 4o� S e High quality, low price throughout Crocker A. C. Briggs Varietv Store 408 Meyers Street The Old Slogan. “Good goods at low prices” Holds true Here Glassware Toys Notions Aluminum EnamelvJare Household Hardware 1 A v wu vy A A« v« %vvvwy 1� 1 Gray Nurse Hardware Co. Hardware Sporting Goods Household Goods Stoves and Ranges Paints and Oils The House of Service ' 31 5 Ilnntoon St. Oroville .... Calif. asMia® ft® Prescriptions a Specialty Drugs Chemicals Stationery and Sundries Phone-15 314 Myers St. Oroville Calif. GAS OIL and AUTO SUPPLIES Skarke'O’s • Service Station “Wken You Want Service Come To Us” Comer Montgomery and Do'tCner St. W. .1. SHARKEY Proprietor —■—1 I Take Pictures Then time cannot dim tKe memories of school da s you now treasure. We are headquarters for Cameras Fil ms Bring us your films for- DEVELOPING PRINTING Prompt satisfactory service. J. E. Sangster, Druggist TW M Dru8 S'°” 302-M V Delivery Phone _____________________________— Free (The S tubruts nf the (D. It. H- . We xtfill be glad to cooperate widi and assist in an}) enterprises you ma)) enter into— ©rahett Jfiirn- Cn 717 719 Montgomery § i i t V V Phone S M U � i %i vvr y A vwvs Established 1907 De Luxe Cleaning Works LLOYD LOGAN, Proprietor Largest and Most Modern Equipped Cleaning Plant in Northern Sacramento Valley Office, 322 Myers Street Plant, Marysville Road and High Street OROVILLE, CAL 5 v z y A v v iw H i � , r iiv' 5 The Same Old Pen {hat ■Wrote‘‘Dear Mary, I’m writing this in class” Will serve you year after year in business and in your Work if it is a good pen. Only good pens and stationery drat expresses the good judgment of the user are to be found at Johnsons Pharmacy 611 Montgomery ST. Telephone 188 Sheaffer’s Lifetime Pens i 1 S § Lincoln Ford Fordson Sales and Service Auto Repairing and Supplies Phone 57 •I. L. Brady Always the best in footwear for young men and women Holub’s Shoe Store A AV W V- ! i I Beautiful Shoes for Matron and Miss Moderately Priced City of Paris Bootery The City of Paris Millinery is showing Trimmed, Tailored, Sports Hats and the Season’s Novelties at all ranges of prices t y x NW mx vy s Mmvvvvyy«.vv vx I Heaton's IGHLAND LINEN Graduation Gifts For The Stfeet Girl Graduate Stationer , Kodaks, Perfume Sets Fountain Pens And Pencil Sets For The Young M en i Kodaks, Stationery, Leather Wallets, Fountain Pens, Congratulation Cards 5 to 25 cents i | Crystal Drug Store j Union Hotel Block Phone 35 Oroville Calif. vNy A w yt v yx XAArrv v% v : 1 ! Send Your Family washing to us, as we have several different services, any one of which will please you. Among them are Wet Washf Dry Wash and Rough Dry, all are being done by the pound at a reasonable price-phone 26S Oroville Steam Laundry I I im s mimv w iUV v 1 A % W: I a W � For Good Groceries and Good Service call upon— Westwood and Vaughan A v Ayvs mm ivv A |°. c. w. 1 Stands for good cleaning OroVille Cleaning Works Corner Bird Huntoon St. Opposite Court House A V [ «V V |nV Vj Phone—533 Phone 250 FEATIIKR RIVER GARAGE E. B. Fry, Prop. 507 Montgomery St. Oroville, Calif. I I THE PHETT1EPLACE i The place to go for your home made Candfes, Ice Creams, and Lunches, xtfemake special punch and Ice Creams for your parties 609 Montgomery St. ? « M t U � A � lUlV VW ilV V I sxxx w% vr xx xx y� % % yyy iv v Compliments of CKerin Brothers “Everything for Young Men and Men Who Stay Young” i The WINCHESTER Store is READY anj) SEASON of fhe year Come In And See Our Full Line of Hardware, Sporting Goods, Crockery, Household Goods, Outing Equipment Ect. C. I, BILLS HARDWARE. INC. Pkone 19 602 Montgomery St. I Kit rick 112111 L I REAL ESTATE IV-17 Meyers St reel I'llOIlO .VI E ! Good eyesight is a mighty factor in efficiency. Success in any position depends as much on eyes as on mental or physical a-bility. T). (f). rXuf ad 0 plomd'ihl O-oOill’e SAVE HAVE you J SCHOOL SAVIN6S ACCOUNT? Over 500 students of Oroville have. Thej) are indeed to be congratulated on the step they ha e taken; for THRIFT is animportant milestone in one’s journey? to success START NOW WITH A SCHOOL SAVINGS ! 5 I RIDEOUT-SMITH BRANCH iBank of fltahj OROVILLE-CALIFORNIA Ae v w A yvmi m v� tr wmv vv� y i i I -oOo- “Robert ”, quered the teacher, “do you know your alphabet?” Yes'm.” Well, then what letters come after A. All the rest of 'em teacher. was the triumphant reply. --------0O0------- So you have met my son at college? Yes. we slept in the same philosophy class. -------oo°-------- Who was Cycops?” Cyclops was the man that wrote the encyclopedia.” --------0O0------- Missionary- And do you know nothing whatever of religion? Cannibal- Well we got a taste of it when the last missionary was here.” Soph— 1 dropped my watch on the floor this morning. Rickey— Did it stop? Soph— Sure: did you think it went clear through. --------0O0------- Northern Pozner— Where do the bugs stay in the winter time?” Kerth— Search me. -0O0- Lady of the house- Good morning sir. Will you take a chair?” Installement Collector- ' No thank you ma'm. I’ve come for the piano.” ,-------°Q°--------- Liza, what fo'you buy dat odder box of shoe blackin’?” Goon, nigga. dat ain't shoe blackin’: dat’s ma massage cream. -0O0-- The mistress of a certain newly rich family, was talking with a young man who had applied for the position of chauffeur in the establishment. In this house.” said the lady, 'all servants are called by their last name. What is your last name?” Call me Henry, madame,” said the young man blushing. The lady insisted, but the young man was quite as stub- orn. I don’t think, madame. he said that you would care for my last name.” “Why not? asked the old lady cooly. What is it?” 'It’s Darling, madame. i i uuvvvy uvv% I I Wilt- We ve been on this car an hour and it has scar- cely moved a yard.” Pozncr- That's nothing. Why, I can run a mile and « only move two feet.” $ --------0O0--------- S 'Conductor.” inquired the nervous old lady, which end ? of the car do I get off? Either, madame.” replied the conductor, both ends stop.” |j --------0O0------- V § ! ! FLORSHEIM SHOES For the man who makes a shoe dollar go farthest. f=f ! o( )o 1 I know.” trifle.” Henery P.— Mr. Brooks. I am indebted to you for all 1 Mr. Brooks—“Don't mention it Henry. It’s a mere -oOo- Teacher—“Fools sometimes ask questions that wise men cannot answer.” Student— Perhaps that explains why so many of us failed in our test.” 1 1 I How would you like to play basketball in a suit of armor? It might be safer—but hov? about your speed? Bj) the same token, you can’t do good work in high school—with supplies that would have been suitable in the stone age. Whether it's school supplies or social stationery), you are sure it’s thing if purchased at Kelly’s Formerly The Oroville News Agency Distinctive Stationery Unusual Gifts L 5 The Cash Mercantile Stores Co Oroville’s New Ckain Department Store That saves you money Tl( -T 1 8 Montgomery Street A complete line of Read]? to wear Dry goods Novelty goods Mens Furnishings Shoes for men Women and Children I f v w «v n u vyy x ui u vw it v ! a«y A w I I V V VI A m mi W IW A I TABER’S CASH GROCERY � . A. Tuber Proprietor Groceries Vegetables and fruits Delicatessen Grain and Poultry Supplies of all Kinds Phone 2lt or 22It Oroville California i A? V n7 A A U I ! ! i I 3 i A complete line of Ladies’ and Children’s Furnishing Goods We always sell for less than the rest at the i Golden Rule Store WE ARE RADIO DEALERS Distributors For Magnavox Kadio Sots, Reproducers and tubes Kadio Accessories Of All Makes . R. HANCOCK ELEC. STORE Registered Magnavox Dealei House Wiring and Supplies « I