fgfffm, w ATOMIC COMMISSICN 'X J xi 1 - - f' N - . f M 1114 'Ki Loolctell l.ool:tell-f-the principals pet-you look lonesomeffmcm sltorfcloe-C1 contrast ot mentcxl and motmtcfl stromsfour oltgmtted Cllops- ftlte Mlsters' Benson cmd Coss-books, thot ts- Miss Smith ond Mrs. Frylooclc-stag line-our new trttsteefethree little teachers-broom puslfter-rose between two thorns-trustee of '46, 7 3 with Trustees ,, rg- 3 t v .5 , ,r'g ,--4 .v I H,-1' 'K t by fly ,f ggi .. :' veg ',.,A,T Cl ft: I, LL 4 ,lv-'aio vga .f . 2 gg. f ,fa g l I, 'ziytlf 5 gjft, fgfgyge- ,ev F l its , 'lil 13355 W .AA ,Hrfi?'s . 1. I 1 3.1-Q if . !'. .s.- ll ' wake' 1-kg, 1 He vt 2713- .W.:.Q1 lr, ' l- V. ' A 'V ', 1.1 r' tg,-its-f f f-':r .-1 ' 1.1 x-if-e lk-Qgfw-.,. r' ,j gTjQ' :iagz QX,,gn ,q Ai my-. , , it ft-..g..A yrs, -. 5.5, ,gif H ,lf 4 ' . 1, -' ,, ' ,U :lv x - ' fe. N-' .V ff. 'Stu 'Y' we we .ff . t W 'f: '8 .3 . Luster Yager became our new trustee on first of lanuary, 1947, This responsibility was not new to him, as he had been trustee dur- ing a previous term. He has C1 thorough knowledge of the business of helping the school. Mr. Yager has always been a supporter of the school and of school activities as well as any other community activity, He is en- thusiastic as well as energetic. When he undertakes a responsibility, he does it well, He can be counted on to do his part at all times. The Oracle, faculty, and students wish him well in these years with us. Horner Hoover finished his term of trustee with us on December 31, 1946. During his four years as trustee he did many things creditable for our school. Many improvements were made, even though the war years made it difficult to get many things. He has always been a hard and sincere worker. He always had the welfare of the school and township at heart and did his best to carry out whatever was best for all. The school appreciates your work, and the interest which you had in us and thank you for it, Mr. Hoover. Principal The legder ol our Atomic Commission in the high school is I Mclsegn Benson, who Wgs grdduoted from Ldnccister High School, Huntington County, ond ldter wgs groduoited from Mgnchester College with on A B. degree. He oilso hors dn MA degree from the University ot North Cgrolind, dnd in oddi- tion, CI Superintendents Administrative license from lndidng University. Before beginning his duties gt Ossion in l945, lie tgught in his home school ot Lgncgster from 1933-l939. For three ye-oirs he tdught gt l-lgrtlord Cityg then become principol dt Liberty Center from l942-45. Mr. Benson's Coopergtion with both the students dnd the lgculty hos been deeply dpprecioted, ond We extend our grdtefulness lor his ossistgnce in help- ing us solve our problems. 9 Faculfy HELENA MAHNENSMITYI First Grade ROBERTA GILLION Second Gradc RUTH HOOVER Third Grade HELEN DECKER Eifth Grade OSCAR GEISEL Si:-:th Grade HAZEL IOHNSON Fourth Grade ARTHUR GERWIG English, Latin HERSCHEL LESH Science, Math BETH ERYBACK lunior High GRACE SMITH Home Economics EVERETT CASS Coach, Social Studi-cr HELEN LOGAN Commercial FRANK BLOUGH Band WILDA HOOPENGARDNER English, Physical Education DOROTHY WEST Music, Art RUBY GLASS Social Studies, Librarian IAY LEE Industrial Arts SEN RS I ff-x n,'H ' Q ' 'roi ' X look upon the seniors hrst ihexr ofilcers 'V' 3 'ff-'Went .. . B Werlmj X- 'II fx ' 1 i . 'vs i:'!'G'.:ij 5'f'lY P Sheer. Sf-We-tary A HQ:n'2Cf1 Tren?-,Her If SIf'T1l'1'I ' .i X S'?T'fF'?A1I'.' ,L--Tris L F, fivh 1 H3':e'r:H1'L 'Q' ,N XV SPTTTFTT' Miss Hvrf' 'r 1 Mr GQrW1,j ,K-M1-fr , V , . - , ,,q,A-jg Tkerl 2716 I1-151 ': if tiki? pi N' -' -1 SDFITICIQT, VW' Peat Fatt.:-R Fifi Eiifff Q 'HT' ' inte f-ixtbr, and '-'J'l'3Z.1g scenes of senzir hfe he like 'gint peep, Bib' , , U: ,Q Ari N A ,ap , x , it Qs f- X ' ' gr .w f 1 fl 52? S if ii lui L Nw...-X 3-. ., -F Y' ' Y' W rw W ' ' g I 4 i i 5 Senior Officers ft . . ' , ff - - ' l VHLMER WERLING, PAUL SHEETS A, . 5 ' g ' A' B'ifch . Class President 4, Sheets , Class Vice Presi- ' ' 1 ' Hi-Y l-Z-3-4, Hi-Y Sergeant dem 41 Hi,Y 3,41 Hpf ge-, ' - af Ivins 2, Hi-Y Treasurer , ' W 3, Ollie Club l, Class Vice gegm of Arms 4' C5055 SE? President 3, Basketball 2-3- 990171 Of AYFUS 3, NOG-1 4, 'oltball 2-3-4, Noon .ecgue l, Class Play 3, ij Piper Stall 4, Oracle Stall ' f f.. 6-'I ' -i f'NC MARCELLA SPRINGER iv '-6 U. ' l'Marcy . Class Treasure' l, 1 f I D' 4, Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha 1 V V i Washington 2-3-4, Softball P ' I ' 1 -1, Noon League l-2-3-4, F I J- tx Paper Stall 4, Oracle 4. ' X . f' ' Q V EQ, L- 1. -- s bl . IOAN ARCHBOLD lo Sunshine l-Z-3, Martha Washington 2-3-4, Martha Wash- ington President 4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, RICHARD BARD Dick Liberty Center l, Ossian 2-3-4, Class Play 3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Class President 3, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Stall, ?l7JfTVX BAUMGARDNEH Norm Blulftzd l, Ossian 2-3-4, Sunshine 4, Library 4, Oracle Stall 4. l l LESTFT BAUERMEISTER Sigh t Vice Pfcsident l, Basketball l-2-3-4, Softball l-2-3-4, Ora- I cl: Stall 4, ELDORA EAUERMEISTER Hindu Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2-4, Glee Club 1-2- 3-4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Operetta l-2, Madrigals 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Stall 4, PHYLLIS CARNES Phyll Sunshine l-Z-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League 2-3, Yell Leader 4, Class Play 3-4, Operetta l-Z, Office 4, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff 4, 12 League l-2-3, Class Play 3-4, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff 4. ANNA HEINRICH Class Secretary 4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Glee Club 4, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff 4, Martha Washington 2-3-4, Sunshiie 2-3-4. t r fa '-'- vt an f gg. ,if ' J l .L ,Ls -m -.,N . . Nm. 0 1 I. We 'x 9 -Q Jag ws 0' vp. 452 X -sr- ,,.-- V iff,-x.. 'ss Q4 bk ,Q ,- v V' 5 f X. fe' ..- E3 V 15 ., 'f '- 4 ' , -, . ,, Q fill' 2 . 1 N.: +I Q- ,: Q 4 ln 2. 4 4 J 4 4 4-if A5 '-:N 'X IRMA LOU COVERDALE llWorrn Sunslune l-2-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2-3, Yell Leaflet 4, Clan: Play 4, Operetta l-2, Madrrgralz 3-4, Ollrce 3, Paper Stall 4, Orixcle Stoll 4, Spellrng Corrteet 3, Se:-:tetle 4 SHIRLEY DALTON Went Salf-tn, Olfuo l, Ossian 2-3-4, Sunobrne 2-3-4, Noon Lf-frjme 2-4, Clasi Play 4, Arne-ncan Legron Contesl W1 r ner 3, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff 4, GEORGE PARR Herkimer ,ion Leaaue l-2-3-4 P' ANELLEN PRYEACK l'Elo ?.n22':1fre l-2-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League 2-3-4, wwf Play 4, Op-eretta l-2, Madrrgals 3-4, Ollrce 4, Paper S'-irll 4, Oracle Stall 4, Sexlelte 4 HELEN GALLMEYER 'Al.en1'1ie Swnshrne l-3-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2-3, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff 4 lE'DRA HEHBST 'lloe Svrnelnne l-ll-3-4, Sunshine Secretary 2, Sunshine Presi- dent 4, Clam: Secretary 3, Noon League l-2-3-4, Class Play 3, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Stall 4 MAGADELINE I-HLGEMAN 'lMaagie Szmslnne l-2-3-4 Martha Washington 2-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Opere-lla l-2 PKTRICIA HOOVER Patty Swnzlune l-2-3-4, Glee Club l-3-4, Noon League 2, Class Play 3-4, Operetta l, Madrrgals 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Siafl 4 MAWY ESTHER HOSTETTER USirnp Su:'r3h1'1e l-2-3-4, Cvlee Club l-2-3-4, Softball 4, Noon Lfague 2-3-4, Operetta l-fl, Class Play 3-4, Madrigals 3-4, Library 4, Paper Stall 4, Oracle Staff. GAYLOHD IACKSON Oracle Staff 4. 13 ROBERT KEII-'ER 'iBob Noon League l, IOYCE KINCAID lay Sunshine l-2-3-4, lt-iartha 'ffashington 4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2 3-4, Opcetta 2, O. acle Staff 4. LARRY KREIGH Kreigh Hi-Y l-2-3-4, I-Ii-Y Sergeant ol Arms 4, Class Sergeant ol Arms 4, Basketball 2-4, Soltball 4, Noon League 1-2-3-4, Paper Statt 4, Oracle Stall 4. IE 'DME LINDEMAN lerry I.i 'i' l fl 3, Class President l, Noon League l-2, Basketball ' , Jocle Staff 4. RUTH MANNS Fuclgie Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Operetta 2, Madrigals 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Staff 4. ELLIS MCPADDEN Mick Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Hi-Y Vice President 3, Hi-Y President 4, Class Treasurer l, Class Vice President 3, Softball 4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Staff 4. DOROTHY MILLER Dot Sunshine l-Z-3-4, Martha Washington 2, Glee Club 1-2, Softball 4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Library 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Staff 4. DORIS MILLER Elsie Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Oracle Staff. MARY IAIJE MILLER Ierry Sunshine l-2-3-4, Sunshine Corresponding Secretary 2, Sunshine .ice President 3, Glee Club 1-2-4, Class Presi- dent 2, than League l-2, Class Play 3-4, Operetta l-2, Madrigals 3-4, Paper Stalt 4, Oltice 3-4, Oracle Stall 4. MARIORIE SCI-IERRY Margie Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2, Glee Club 1-2- 3-4, Noon League l-2, Oracle Statt 4. 14 'S 1 6 1 'T Y-N ' 1 x l ' 'T is ' V. 4 'W N I i i ' , . L ' A4 , 'J .L 111' .. Mb, I . H 1 ' V x 4 -?if 'O f 3' 'R , ,Q . . r 9 u N 4 3 1,4 . JY ,. casa-'P fn TT' -4 L LYLL., . .1 .il.- I A6- -1- Ann' ' f 7 'gnqbgvg 4. - pri 1 ,-. N iq ' . f .1 l' 416K , . , 'R G: ,. ' 'if ff.. rsfilm .- X Q55 .1 A xx. . ' i 5 . . - f sa if , R L all Es 21, , -f-H 5 Ai ...fy fluff, ii: 1,1 . . QM.. H, .M ', ' . . ,E nr ' twa- ' ' E35 . Af I 1 tl N '33 'Q - T ' 'XS :Z -i X 1 :ts-1-' J ffl , ' YI- ' . ' ' ,J J - Q it N ,K 1, tr. , , x y, i - . . H L Q Nw fe - ,N i 2 gs , ' -'W' . - .ti - i V 1, t l V Q: 1' 2-fr., . I X Q 'V ig 'I l.. ,'1xf,Q. I A .Q V 5.5 31351 ,I Q egg: 3 - I. jim-'12 .guy :AB lg 4' - '-av ., ' S -.N E PATRICIA S1-ll1flTLlI-IG lake Sunshine l-Q-3-4, Gla-e Club l-2-3-4, Class Treawirer 3, Softball 4, Yell L-,-11.11-: 3-4, Claim Play 3-4, Ope:--:ta 12. Paper Sigizf 4, -3'ai1-3 Staff 4. lilA13IY MAP SHUTT Mary SL1n.:l'iine l-Z-'Q'-i, Martha 'VVClle2lllI'1Q11QI'l LZ-3-4, Glee Club l-2-.3-4, Or-err. 1-3, Band l-2 3-4, Office 3, Paper Stafi 1, Jrxcle Staff 4. LN' SLANE l'Siriieal-1 Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 4, Cflee Club 1-2-3- 4, Operetta 1, Madrigals 3-4, Band 4, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Staff 4. IOAI-IN SPRINGER lo Martha Washington Q-3-4, Class Secretary Z, Sunshine 1-2- 3--1, Marihg 'Washingtisii Vifaeiliresiclent -1, Noon League 1-2- 3--1, Paper Staff -1, Oracle Stuff 4. ROBERT SPRINGER WBOb l-11-Y 3--1, Nao. League 2-3, Class Play 3, Paper Staff 4, Dracle Staff 4. ROGER STONEBURNE12 Stoney Hi-Y l-Q-3-4, Glee Club 1. Noon League l-2-3, Class Play fl--1, band ll--1, Oracle Staff 4. RUSSELL THUPBER Russ 1-li-Y l-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-4, Softball 3-4, Noon League 3, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Srafi 4. IOA1-I VALENTINE lan Sunsnine 1-2-3-4, Martha Washington 3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Operetta l-Z, Paper Staff 4. Oracle Staff 4. DALE WEHLING Rufus Basketball Manager 4, S sail liariager 4, Class Play 4, Oracle Staff 4. DOROTHY VVERUNG 'Dot' Sunshine 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-4, Sunshine Treasurer 4, Oracle Staff 4, Office 4, Class Treasurer 4. 15 -qw- 1 ,B as , f , ' ,, gn ' Y . 1 1 N -,1Avq,',1Q, fm .. ,i ' , 3 1 .wvif-,yny..1.,.'1u , 47 . I, :X . uk A. I I, 1 - ' ',,.,. , 8 Q' l I . . ' 'C' I' -1 v.,' O Q K w ir in u V , n , I.,- f plh A WAYNE WICKLIFFE Dudly ' Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Softball Manager 3, Noon League l-2, Oracle V- 4- 9 2 Staff 4. MARY LOU WOODWARD Lou W v Q N Sunshine 1-243-4, Martha Washington 2-3-4, Glee Club 5, L . if ' l 2 3 4 Noon l 2 3 Class Play 3 Operetta l 2 Library - - -, - - , , r , . px -' :M-nga 3, Paper Staff 4, Oracle Staff 4. , J' if F 1-Y Class Will We, the Senior Clasi of '47, being in full posisision of our senses lhuh?l wish to bestow upon the student body, as a whole, our magnificent ability to gather knowledge. Said ability we will not need in the future and we do not desire to be burdened with this useless bit of baggage. ltem l-Nothing is too good for our beloved faculty. ln view of this fact, we leave to them-nothing. ltem ll-To the juniors we will our ability to let iacts go in one ear and out the other. ltem lll-To the sophomores we leave our ability to at least look intelligent when the occasion demands it. ltem IV-To the freshmen We bequeath the gum under the seats. lBubble gum, that is.l ltem V-Acknowledging that we are soon to depart from this hallowed hall of learning, each of us has left to the following students his most prized pos- session. loan Archbold Wills the first seat in the assembly to the first one who wants it. Richard Bard Wills his book on How to Get Along with Teachers in Six Easy Lessons to Richard Miller. Eldora Bauermeister wills her brief case to all future class plays given at Ossian. Lester Bauermeister Wills his pitching arm to Paul Dishong. Norma Baumgardner leaves to any one who wants it her job of getting her little brother ready for school. Phyllis Carnes wills her crowbar shape to Rosella Fenton. I lrma 'Coverdale leaves her henna rinse to Bill Iesse. Shirley Dalton wills her job at the grocery in Yoder to her sister. George Farr wills his windy ways to Carl Witte. Floellen Fryback wills her love of studying at noons to Chad Lindemann. Helen Gallmeyer wills one-half dozen of her boy-friends to any girl who needs them. ' Anna Heinrich wills six inches of her height to Rosaline Christman. Leora Belle Herbst wills her fingernail file to Maxine Fuhrman. Magdalene I-lilgernan leaves her whistling ability to Harry Johnson. 16 Patricia Hoover wills all the notes she writes in study hall to future paper drives. Mary Esther Hostetter wills her steady beau to Patty Archbold. Gaylord lackson wills his bashful ways Cat schooll to Everett Resler. Robert Kiefer wills his right to say l don't know to the teacher to lack Baumgardner. loyce Kincaid wills her every night date to Margarie Bridges. Larry Kreigh wills his batting average to Dave Lindemann, Ierome Lindemann wills his dignified ways to Miss Glass. Ruth Manns wills her hatred of men to Nona Smith, Ellis McFadden wills his protruding cars to Mr. Cass. Doris Miller wills her wolfish ways to Opal Bard, Dorothy Miller wills her permanently startled expression to Norman Kiefer. Mary lane Miller wills her soft sultry voice to Maxine Hendry, Marjorie Scherry wills her excess weight to Alice Shady. Paul Sheets wills his ability to make love to Orvil Werling. Patricia Shierling wills her habit of bursting out all over to Delores Franke. Mary Mae Shutt wills her eyebrow pencil to Alice Rogers. LaVerne Slane wills her position at Eve's to David lesse. Ioann Springer Wills her high grades to Hilbert Witte. Marcella Springer wills her habit to leaving the rest of the typing students dragging behind to Wayne Haggard. Robert Springer wills his jeep to the class of '48. Roger Stoneburner wills his mental ability to Dick lones. Russel Thruloer wills his extensive vocabulary to Paul Sommer. Ioan Valentine wills her wild ways to Peggy Middaugh. Dale Werling leaves his feminine companions to the sophomore boys. Dorothy Werling wills her short blond hair to Lady Godiva. Wilmer Werling leaves all the pins inside the O on his sweater to Billy Ogg. Wayne Wickliffe leaves his wavy black hair to Roy Meuser. Mary Lou Woodward leaves her lowevoiced laugh to Donald Stoppen- hagen. ln witness whereof, We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-seven, testator, have to this, set our hand and seal, this third day of April, 1947. Paul Sheets Mary lane Miller Ellis McFadden Shirley Dalton Gaylord Iackson Magdalene Hilgeman Helen Gallmeyer CLASSFLOWER-RED ROSE CLASS COLORS-WHITE AND BLUE MOTTO-SPLITTING THE ATOM OF EDUCATION 17 if-r' . ,SJ QR ' 'N s 'R History of the 1947 Atoms ln the year 1935-36 a group of smiling youngsters entered the Ossian school building for the first time. We had no worry on our minds for we were all happy to be starting to school, Our eager little group, guided by Miss Helena Mahnensmith, later composed the graduating class of 19117. To increase our knowledge for further education we struggled through the second grade. Miss Esther Hoopingardner, our instructor, was a living example for us. ln starting our third year we found we lost seven pupils. They were Flor- ence Schaffer, Ronald Hellolig, Velma Harris, lunior Meyers, Garnet Fuller, Lucile Carl, and Norma Bailey. To help make up this loss, David Somers, Ro- salie Haiflich, and Patricia and Phyllis Scott joined us. Our final enrollment at the end of the year was thirty. Miss Helen Archloold was our teacher. When September rolled around in l939, we found ourselves on a different side of the school building and ready to occupy the fourth grade room. By the end of the year, Dale Archloold and Maxine Miller left while Delores Patterson, 18 , 4 A? I Helen Gallmeyer and Arthur Glass joined us to make a total of thirty-one fourth graders. Miss Elaine Miller guided us through this year. Oscar Geisel, our fifth grade teacher, kept us on the right path to knowl- edge during 1940-4l. To our disappointment we lost eight friends during this year but we welcomed Robert Good, Richard Meilicke, Marcele Eoulks, Ruth Havens, and lesse Lewis. During our sixth year we lost loann Archbold, Donald Holycross, Delores Patterson, Elva Reinking, Ioyce Kincaid, and Robert Good, but David Wood, Robert Easley, and Pauline Lewis joined us to make our group a total of twenty-five. Lloyd Way was our instructor. Being the Iunior High and called underclassmen, noisy little seventh graders, etc., didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves. Of course, we were too young to realize the full meaning of December 7, l94l. During this year Ioyce Kincaid, Phyllis and Patricia Scott, Delores Patterson, and loan Archbold came back to us and Pat Shierling, Mary lo Bales, Doris Miller, Ruth Manns, Roger Stoneburner, Neil Stahl, Ierorne Lindemann, Marvin Miller, and lean Prough enrolled as new members. Iames Murray was our sponsor. As September, l942, rolled around to start another school term, the eighth grade of Ossian found itself composed of 32 pupils. During the summer We lost lean Prough, Pauline Lewis, Marvin Miller, Phyllis and Patricia Scott, but Lester Wilson, Lester Bauermeister, Dale Werling, Norman Ostermeyer, Walter Kiefer, Russell Thurber, Dorothy Werling, and Helen Gallmeyer en- rolled to swell our class. At last! The year we were looking forward to had comel Our first year in high schooll We were now freshmen! This year was a general get-acquaint ed year because it was the largest enrollment of all our l2 years. During the summer we lost Lester Wilson and Mary Io Bales. The last week in August when we started, nineteen new boys and girls anxious to know what Ossian was like, came as Greenhorns to the high school. They were Richard Clark, Mary Furthmiller, Leora Herbst, Norma lohnson, from Yoder, Ellis Mcljadden from Poe, Anna Heinrich, Dorothy Miller, loann Springer, Marcella Springer, and Robert Springer from St. Marks Lutheran, Eldora Bauerrneister, Ervin Graft, Edgar Rekeweg, and Wilmer Werling from Bethlehem Lutherang Mar- jorie Scherry and Magdalene Hilgemann from Magley. After Christmfas vaca- tion Dorothy Christman and Paul Sheets came from Elmhurst, and Mary Esther Hostetter came from Otwell. Edgar Rekeweg withdrew from school due to illness. Mrs. Doris Coblen.z, our class sponsor, also our biology teacher, shared our joys and sorrows with us, and helped us prepare for the coming years. Officers for this year were jerry Lindemann, president, Lester Bauermeister, vice-president, Ervin Graft, secretary, and Ellis McFadden, treasurer. ln our second year of high school, our enrollment was still 49. Our leader- ship was given to Miss Smith and Mr. Gerwig. We chose for entertainment a Concluded on Page 53 19 fzfuda U '4?4 av r. Class Poem Here is the end of another year. From the class of '47 you now shall hear. We've only tried to do our best, So don't be critical in your test. First a salute to our sponsors grand., Who all through this year have maae a great stand. To Miss Hoopengardner and Mr. Gerwig. - A Go our heartiest thanks, for the small ana :ne big, And to Mr. Benson who through thick and thin, Spent a lot of his time to help us win. And to all the taculty upstairs and down, Who helped us here and all around. For Miss Logan we give a cheer. Without her there'd be no Oracle here. Miss West did a lot, here and there. Better help couldn't be found anywhere. Mrs. Archbold's daughter Ioan, ls a likely wile for any man. For all twelve years she's been with us, And never makes a bit of fuss. Richard Bard was in both our plays, l-le's editor of Bear Facts, too, And we hear from lots oi girls, That he also can pitch the wooll Eldora Bauermeister is musically inclined, She's artistic, domestic, and very refined. She can bake a cake or turn a hem. As a wife she'll be a gem. King of Sports is our guy Cy, Who keeps himself in the public eye. He gives the girls many a thrill. We all like Les and we always will. Norma Baumgardner has big brown eyes. You can tell by her grades she's very wise. Her hair is naturally curly and brown, A nicer girl just can't be found Phyllis Carnes is next on our list, If she should leave, she'd certainly be missed. This glamorous gal was in both our plays, And yell leader during her senior days. A cute little gal is Irma Lou, She is a friend to all of you. This year she was our own cheer leader, We can't do without her, because we need her. Shirley Dalton works in a store, This attractive girl has friends galore. She had a whiny part in the senior play, But usually she's bright and gay. Next we come to Georgie Farr. He drives around in a Chevie car. His mouth's the biggest in the class, But .with us :oniors he will pass. Well, well, here's Floellen Fryback, For playing the piano she has a knack. She says shes a friend so the boy next aoor, But we wonder it it Coxzldnt be something more Helen Gallrneyer lives :em Poe. lflhen you tall: to her she giggles and says Oh . lunior irorn Hoagland is he: man, Hes tall and handsome ana 'req tan. Anna Heinrich whom you all know, Can really bake and cook and sew. Shes very quiet and also shy. But we know Anna will always get by. Leora Belle is a very nice girl, And around ner tace, her hair does curl. She is very contented as you all know, And sets everyones heart aglow. We've heard Maggie Hilgernan is not hard to please, That she and Cal have that awful disease. lt Consists oi four letters but means a lot. The disease is Love , believe it or not. Our girl coming up is quite artistic. Shes short, she-'s gay, and a cute little trick. nf' --i 'i . a.tv rioover will walk througn -iie, Looking, waiting, for a man without a wife. lxlary Esther from here in town, Seems to be one of our class clowns. Wnen she goes by, you should see her smile, She has a grin that will beam for a mile. Gaylord lackson is short and sort ot slim. Worrying about chemistry make him thin. When he gets married and has eight or nine, Everyone will say he's doing iine. Robert Kiefer who has no girl, Sits around with his head in a whirl. And now when he wants to spoon, He sits by himself out under the moon. loyce Kincaid says, How do I look? She has a fit it there's a crook That shouldnt be there, when lohnny's around To make a show in this big town. Larry Kreigh likes the girls, And more than that he prefers the curls. BV and by he'll get his dame, Bat ':1e're -not going to tell leer name. , One ol our basketball players is lerry, At Pat's house he likes to larry. I-le doesn't have his ring anymore, He put it on Pat's finger by the door. Another from Tocsin? My, oh, myl That town surely can't be dry, With such a qirl as one like this. Ruth is just like her big sis. 4 Concluded on Page 22 21 CLASS POEM Continued Ellis McFadden is a senior lad, Who has a certain junior for a fad. I think Maxine really hits the spot, ls what 'Ellis savs when people quiz him a lot. Doris Elsie Miller hails from Tocsin way, The place can t be found on every map. But thcre's lots of excitement in that little town, When Doris falls in cr he-wolf's trap. Dorothy Miller says boys are a bother, They tell all they know to one another. Shell let them be for auite a span, To go where she pleases and whenever she can. Our very capable president in '45, Mar ane likes classical music as well as jive. Y I Could you imagine her hair being blonde? Of tall, dark, men she's very fond. Marjorie Scherry is a quiet lass, Still she's friendly to all that pass. As for boys she says, They don't worry me. l'll find one when l'm ready, tee, hee. Red hair and temper always go together, But we:-'re sure to Paul it doesnt matter. His crimson hair and green shirts really harmonize. Whom Paul will marry we can't surmise. Pat lives a high strung life, And for this man jerry, She s held her heart open, patiently hopin'. Some day the man to marry. With a nice personality and very pleasing voice, Mary Mae will surely be some lucky man's choice, She is good in art and in cooking, too. She surely shouldn't be difficult to woo. Now, my friends. there's Lc:Verne Slane. The boys think she's really a dame. When asked when she would settle down, l.aV?rnedsaid, When the right type l have oun . She was our sectetary in her sophomore year. You always know when Ioann is near. She s good in basketball and volleyball too, When looking for a mate not every one will do. Marcella, is a red headed Springer. Destined to be a good stenographer. Although, she seems to like a domestic life, Maybe she'll be a contented house wife. Robert Springer is the lad with a jeep. We can hear it coming with its mild peep, peep. He was Mr. Butterworth in our junior play, But in most classes he has little to say. 22 His parents named him Roger Roy, We all call him Stoney, He's our classes' great big boy, Who is anything but honey. Russel Thurber's the shortest in our class, He ll never settle down to just one lass. But as you all know he's the power to talk, And when he gets mad, my how he'll squawk. loan Valentine, is a quiet lass. We never know when she's in class. But when she catches the man in her life, He'll have to talk some to equal his wife. Dale is one of the many Werlings, Uncle Omar, to we seniors. He's tall, he's slow, he has cr head of cury hair. When he wants to be heard, we know he's there. Dorothy Werling is next on our list, She's tall, and blonde and full of zist. The picture editor for our Oracle, Dot won't stop for any obstacle. Wilmer is another of the Werlings, Butch is our senior president. He seems the quiet and bashful type, But the girls that go out with him never gripe. The next is a short, black-headed fellow, He hails from across the bridge. Of course, Wayne Wickliffe is the man, Near him youll usually see Ruth Manns. Mary Lou sports a diamond on her left finger, We don't know how long to Ray she'll linger, Said Ray, I want a sewer and an especially qood cook, And if you can do that, you're hooked. Now this is the line-up for the game. We're sure the winning won't be tame. You see it's Grads vs. The World. And on the floor our lives may be hurled. So goodby, dear students, teachers, and friends, All good things must come to an end. We bid you farewell, and wish you luck. May your lives be as nice as a book. Floellen Fryback Patty Hoover Anna Heinrich Ioan Archbold UNDERCLASSMEN W iY'LUOf?L1'f9 you to the jumor OfflC'?!'S- Pre-slderrt-B, A-'Xmburrr Vrce Prearderri-W. Werlirrg Se-cretarygW Summers ,,,M,.A,,L , TreQ1surerAB Ieafe K-nfl ' Sponscr.:-Mis: Srrmh ond Mr. Lee YQ-?.,L 'V+-' Szphorrrore cifrcers- ' ' - , - . '45 It Presrd-em-B. Ogg Vice President-K Eichler SeCreio1ryfM Bushee Treusurerfl Wall-:er .' , Counselor-S Goshorn X Class Reporter-N Dalton 'JV WX Sponsors-Miss Logrcm ond Mr. Cass ' 'wx ,ah 1 Freshmen officers- PI i'Si'flEI'lf4L. Werlirrg Vice President-L Dawson Se:retary-A. Comes TreusurerAS. Sample News Reporter-B Hoover Sponror:-Mis? 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' L I v l 24 .IUNIORS Billy Amburn Ierrie Amburn Opal Bard Norbert Bauermeister Margarie Bridges Betty Confer Charles Confer Ioan Confer loe Corn Martha Dettmer , Wayne Ehret Rosella Fenton Maxine Fuhrrnan Tom Goshorn Wayne Haggard Betty Heckman Marilyn lmel Bill Iesse Harry lohnson Richard Iones Charles Lindemann Norman Meyer Peggy Middaugh Richard Miller Luella Oser Neal Pape Margeret Rekeweg Everet Resler Alice Rogers loan Simermann Nona Smith Barbara Somers Paul Sommer lack Sorlie Edward Springer LaVera Springer Ruth Springer Hilda Studebaker Wanda L. Summers lim Wade Max Wall Wayne Werling Helene Werling Ioyce Werling Norma Werling Carl Witte SOPHOMORES Lois Barkley Delbert Bauernieister lack Baumgardner Maureen Bushee lack Corn Barbara Van Skyock Kenneth Eichler Elaine Farr Delores Franke Sharon Ginzel Shirley Goshorn Alice Hatfield Catherine Helblig Maxine Henry Arlon lohnson Norrnan Kiefer Autie Lewis David Lindemann Louis Manns Marylinn McAfee Bichard McGinnis lim O99 Maxine Pape Nancy Patten Eileen Scherry Naomi Smith Bob Stahl Don Stoppenhagen Marilyn Todd Iackie Walker Orvil Werling Richard Wolfe Virginia Wood Nancy Dalton Cabsentj F -...............7--- .--. --v - i- i--- -- 1 fr- v 1, ffl fa- 4'-' l...N 1 1. Ljfb 4 yi ' vu! .5 xx! , fl' , YY :I ' nf yn p' 1.3-' at. N6 N gr LLB 1 Q 5 10 'A ,.. .... ,- ,A I 4- Q1 I . Q3 ' . 4-,, 5 R, ., A C4 , f. 11167 Nik I Y, 19 -' 1 V '71s 'H .. . ,7 19 f X Q - ' Q.: l ,. 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'Ji -' . qw Q3 .fi D I 1 Yi--A .. y V' 1 f, -l ' , ' I 1 .if 'ff arf y '- . my fi' 'fifth 26 FRESHMEN loyce Bell Mary Ann Burke Adahleen Carnes Bosalme Christrnan Harold Clark Norma Dalryrnple Lloyd Dawson Anita Bosnight Loretta Graft Maryetta Harnmons Bessie Hoover David lesse Don lohnson Richard Kipfer Carl Mason Helen Miller Mary Lou Oser Leroy Peters larnes Pettibone Opal Reed ': 1',, Br.nD .., Sanford Sample Henry Scare Forrest Scherrer Alice Schady Donna Sirnerrnann Donald Sorg lim Sorlie Dorothy Springer Olga Stegmann Darwin Weikel Ellen Mae Werling Lois Werling Hilbert Witte Boy Meuser Carlton Worthman . . 8th ,A,. Grade ' ' 9' A Grade EIGHT!-I GRADE SEVEXTH GRADE D' HQ Buck row-D EOTYOX1. Bryant, E Sczrc-9, K Yo..r.g, 541-21 -111. 5.311 rpiisor, G Mclrltos. A LGHUS, L Kmcmd. D Byefi-,q 1.35 Fr-,bark EljQ'ff Fm if M Q Q SQQGTCE L Spongorr l1':'.r..+:y ., ..Y. ' .. --,'...e. D..L':u.w Middle IOWA p?'feYf C Ohm C H15 I Hefmn miiffi HAfiQff7pp BGEQQQ E Ycger, K Ywfexllel, B Bzvfmilx, M Herr yi. 7 4, gdlffer Front row-M, McGee, I, Imel, A Greer, P Dmhang, plm T:-,ij 5.41.1 T Clark R 1'n iCk1M3' T In B. Kipier, I. Bushee, D. Double. D Hoover, H Bnwznun, L Dawson 27 Co,-. .M .0 D ,I ' ,wx . 7 'W 'Q , I GC! I l I 4 I R 5 SIXTH GRADE Duck row, lelt to right-B. Eyerly I Adams, F. Kurnfer, E. Rogers R Dalryrnple, Mr. Geisel. Second row--L. Oser, C. Lee, P Sorlie, M. McGee, R. Ross, M Mechling. Third rata'-B. Hiser, 1.1, Carney W. Reppert, E. Reed, E. Rodda S Elzey, C. Heckber, L. Mc- Combs, L. Stahl. Frcnt Tow-I. Duncan, L. Yager R, Carnes, L. Scare, B. lrnel H Iesse, L, Sowards. FIFTH GRADE Back row, left to right-D. Broun B. Rodda, B. Geisel, K. Spencer R Patten, R Mackay, D. Todd Mrs. Decker. Second row-R Burke, N. Shaffer A Pentecost, B Follis, D. Smith D McBride, A. Scare, R. Bryant Third row-M. Yager, R. Weg- man, R. Lloyd, N. Conler, M Wicklilfe, I. McBride, T. Sievers 5. Mahnensmith, B. Hoopen- gardner, S. Karnzs FOURTH GRADE Back row, left to right-B, Thur- ber, I. Mahnensmith, R. Fenton, L. Burke, D. Frye, Mrs. Iohnson. Sc-:rid row-F. McBride, S. Imel, C. Houser, S. Quackenbush, A. Oddsere, A. Lloyd, C. Simer- may G. Mechling, T. Stude- baker. Thrrd row-S Ross, G. Bryant, M. Hahn, E. Pentaccst, C. Barn- hart, N. Thurber, A. Bowman, fl. Mackey, M. Dairn. Front row-R. Shutt, A. Yager, I. Mcrquardt, D. Newhard, I. Fosi night, G. Iump, I. Rupright. THIRD GRADE Back row-D. Simrnerrnan, D Young, R. Zaugg, R. Cuellar, L Mackey, L. Srnith, C. Follis, R Reimschisel, R. Reimschisel, R Biberstine, Mrs. Ruth Hoover teacher. Second row-B. Kurnfer, D. Mech- ling, I. Bowman, P. Frye, B Dawson, R McCombs, M. Per- kins, L. Archbold, R Woodward P Braun, S Hufler, L. Raricl: R. Ewart. Front row-B Millholland, B Bryan, D. Marquardt, I. Sorlie M. Pentecost, T. Iakway, R Burns, S. Earl, T. Woodward B. Ginzel. SECOND GRADE Back row-T MelchlinC1, D Hahn I, Cuellar, A Scare, D Lassiter D Elzev, I Young, A. Farrell N. Burke, B. Somers Second row-E. McAhren, R Baumgardner, D. Bryant, A Droge, B. Reed, M. Roth, I Bowman, S. Henline, S. Clark l... Rupright, S. Hower. Front row-I. Hostetter, C. Ewart R. Gresley, I. Woodward, F Sirnerrnan, R. Manns, K. Huffer I. Reppert. Absent-S. Smith. FIRST GRADE Back row-M. Warner, I. Beim schlsel, I, Hunter, M. Nash, I Ortiz, H. Burke, N. McBride, T McAfee, L. Hilsrnier, Mis Mahnensrnith, teacher. Second row-I. Elliott, N. Lipp, T Arnold C. Quisenberry, M. El liott, I. Shadday, C. Hilsmier, B Ewart, M. Durr, S. Gwaltney, M Henry Third row-C. Mechling, C. Dick R. Sirnerman, G. Dawson, S Weaver, A. Marquardt, I. Rut ledge, B. lsnogle, R. Kreigh, I. Hebst, L. Lindeman. Front row-L. Frye, I. Ginzel, S. Carnes, B. Hoopengardner, I. Lassiter, T. Reed, R. Walker, D Newhard, D. Benson, B. Iump Absent-Iudy Iohnson. ,X xl 4 3 Q 1-. ,, I 1 4- 52115, Q fl 5? F N 29 Q if X., x, - .J A . .2 QL 1 '3 C 3 Q' 'I 4' x XA . yr-j-A .'L Qs? :rc-Ev J' ' 'af-9 X f' '1 X w XX' -X V - N .,. NU X xN yd 1,- Q. .u Bears Top Row:-N. Pape, I. Linde-mcmn, W. Werling, B. Werling. Bottom Row:-L. Bcruermeister, B. Amburn, I. Corn, L. Kriegh. SO o Afnf-,zfxpf 'YQ H 'fd' if E ' B i' pw Local: at Those fcxces- cmd WE were 'vJiuruncU JVM? Slug it, Moldyfcfn ycur mes, Lcxrryr Good picture, '?7fif2,,, ,. ' - ' X 1, A 1 A -M boys-fPuOr Dench- fEutcA1, you Qu' eit Qui pl, ' rv v- , ,..Iv.Js-w.,::.,. ,, .'.:'.,, . ----'.., ,. , . 31 'Wifi william.. iiwt 'H' 'FL A .Jag . . ...- if if Rowieprinclpil, 1 MQLQ-zz.. 131.1131 1. Li.:1'-ginrgn, L 12C1uerr.icl.:ier, I Corn, W. '.'Ver'ing, Coach Everett Cass Front Row:-B. Werling, L. Kreigh, B. Amburn, N. Pape. VARSITY The Bears have had an average season, winning, eight of their first 17 games. Two of the losses were heart-breaking overtimes. A glance at the scores will show Coach Cass in his fifth season at OHS piloted a squad with sporadic potentialities, they held Bluffton to 37-41 count and Roanoke Stonewalls 25-31. les Bauerrneister, Larry Kreigh, Ierry Lindernann, and Butch Werling were senior inen playing their last year for Coach Cass and OHS. Neal Rape led the Bears in scoring this season with 146 points in seven- teen games. Wayne Werling was second with 98, while Ioe Corn was close on his heels with 95 points, The largest crowd to see the Bears in action was at the Bluffton game taken to the community gym with 3533.65 gross receipts. More balls were available than a season ago, but the quality was in- ferior-the stitching loroke easily. As the Oracle went to press, Coach Cass and Principal Benson were per- plexed to know how to spread 214 sectional tickets among 295 season ticket holders. In Union Center 52-50 tovcrtiniet, Rockcreek 35-40, Petroleum 18-19, Hoagland 41-29, West Union 28-30, Lancaster 26-28, Lafayette Central 30-35, Roanoke 31-26, Bluffton 41-37, Lan- caster 46-l2, Chester 34-31, Liberty Center 33-30, Berne 38-36 tovertimel. Elmhurst 38-29, Union Center 16-47, Montpelier 55-40, Warren 39-31. 32 Ji ,..li.i.. Softball The Ossian softball team reigned as county champs again this year to make it the second time in the last two years The Ossian squad met Ch-eeter rn the county play-oft ot Bluffton, September 24, The Bears defeated Chester 9 to U Cubs Cubs have won 8 and lost 6 games wlth Harry Iohnuon leaihnfz scorer, totallhj: Th 78 points rn 14 aarnef: Carl Wttte was rn second place with 75 porntn Scores Osman Ossion Oosxan 26 20 6 Boclicre-el: Umon Lancaster Osman QSSIGU Ossran Ossron 8 R 6 Unton ocl-:creel Lancaster Chester Q ,tg e5 Sc: 43 'iv I A -me I L- 'Y xws- ,tt Q9 33 l : U l O SOFTBALL Bock row-D Werhng L Bauermewter, C Wrtte, C Mason, K Erchler, D Lrndemann, W Werhnq lvhddle row-E Cass Coach, N Meyers, C Linclemann, I Corn, H Iohnson, B Werhng, L Krelgh, I Benson, Seated - E McFadden B. Arnburn, B, Thurber B, Iesse. CUBS Back row - E Cass Coach, H Iohnson, T Goshorn, C Linde-mann I Corn, C Wrtte, I Ben SDH Front row-I Sorlie, D Miller, D Iohnson, F Scherrer, S Sample, D Lindemann, K. Eichler Q .Av 4. CHEER LEADERS Phyllis Carnes, lrma Coverdale, and Pat Shierling, three seniors, were elected by the student body to lead the Bears to victory by plenty of vim and vigor from the Red and White yelling section TEDDY BEARS Uunior Highj At the mid-way point in the Teddy Bears' schedule they had won 4 of their 8 games. The second half of their season is a 4-team 34 TEDDY BEARS Grear. Pat Shierling, league with Rockcreek, Union and Lancaster. The northern-half winner will then rneet the winner of the southern schools of the county. The scoring for each player is as follows: Dishong-51, McGee-45, lesse'25, Grear-17, lrnel-16, Borror-9, Bryant-6, Hoover-4, Heckley- Back Row-I. Irnel R Borro D, Heckley, R. lsnogle M McGee, Coach Lesh Front Row-T. Clark P D1sn Ong, D. Hoover, T lesse Phyllis Carnes lrrna Coverclale 3, Clark-3 Ossian 33 Lafayette 25 Ossian 29 Lafayette 21 Ossian 23 Hoagland 38 Ossian 29 Roanoke 16 Ossian 18 Hoagland 51 Ossian 22 Lafayette 15 Ossian 26 Roanoke 32 31 Ossian Lancaster 37 Girls' Sports Softball lS the popular lall sport lor Ol-lS curls Entc-rta1n1nq Rocl-icrec-li and Un1on players and a lTlIfJ to play at Un1on one COLD crflerncfcn l'11fgi1l1al1: ed the softball season Volleyball 13 lllfil umyersally popular noon league sport Teams captcnnecl by Mary E Hosietrer, loan Springer, Matin? Funrrnan, lerne AI'IllfJL1YI'1, Lcuzf Dcrrliley, and Norma Dcrlrynrple played nme games oacl1 CC1If1lCII'1 A111b1,11:1':': loam, prclured, never loful a rjfarne Hoslelrere and SpT1naer'e learns lrelcl sec' cnd and lnlrd placos refpocnvely ln tl1o class tourney 1l1e sen1ors, DlClL11'E'd, clelealed the lresluoe dec1:e1vely Elfl 1n the l1nal game l-lowever in ine lust round ll1e lresl11':12n squeezed oul a 2-poml y1ctory over the sophs and me sen1ors defeated the 1un1ors by cr sale rnargm Bcislietball 15 tlre most popular gym class sporr lanuary noon league fame, p1ctured, were Cff'flC1lI'1f?Cl by Pat Sl11erl1ncg, l-flClI'QCfYl63 Brzdaes, Nancy Fallen, Nancy Dalton, Bessie Hoover, and AdCTlll6'3I'1 Carnes Prepanna dances lc-r the epima revue, paddle lf9YlUl'3, and l11li1na are on the Sports calendar for sprrng Q.. 55 35 . 0 M- fo :- ' , i. 'G . W Y . u- 4 Q a 1 r A 1 I A 4 Q f J 1 . o..'nY . :rl an 6' I 9 1 59' ...5 ,. 1 fi ki , dy' 'ff' . Q, M ,, HY- . . . 3'1 1- 1 ' 'f ., ' ' if .. .' . 14- i 5 ' -, . .' 'N ' , , x f l, l - ' 1 l V' V 1 . f F 4-. 7 i V ' X' JL f ' 2' f- - 'Q ELL: ,Q -it .Q J, . xi -- in , , ' ns N 2 X- 'X - 'T 52? h-J Q 'fl sd 'iiflx . Qs. -Q '7u 's'-Q' z ra Coach Cass Cpictured abovel reports that managers Werling and Sorlie have done their jobs well in keeping equipment in shape. But Dale says the boys just can't run around and still play f?l his type of ball. Who ever saw Dale play basketball? 36 KQVZ- VE-f , I wx fwvkd .-,29!. I sa-z4.,,.. 1 ACTIVITIES The officers of the Ossidn chapter of the SSS gre GS follows: L. l-lerbst, presidentg W. Summers, vice-president, D. Werling, fredsurer, M. Bushee, ref cording secrefdry, L. Bdrlzley, corresponding secres fdry. The rridles of Ossidn gre Orggnized in the Hi- Yg they gre led by E Mclfddden, president, P. Sonier, vice-president, D. lones, secretory, B. Arn- burn, tregsurerg L. Kreigh dnd P Sheets sergednts- dt-grms, The ITOHIGIYICIIIGTS in fheir lffdrfhg Washing- ton Club hgve elected I. Archbold, president, I. Springer, vice-presidenf, R Springer, secretary, I. Cgnfer, tredsurer Qfhers pictured gre librgridns dnd office girls ? 5z. we 2- 37 sg , I Annual Staff Ba lx row: M Hostezter, P. Snierlirig, P. Hoover, P. Carnes, A, Heinrich, I, Kincaid, D lv'ille M Scrie ry D vverling, I, Benson, Miss Logan Miadle row: E Bauermeister, I Coverdale, M, Shutt, Miss Hoopengardner I SprinJe L Herbst M Springer, M. Wooclwarcl, E Erybaclz, D, Miller S atedi L Bauerrneister, I Lindeinann, R Thurber, B, Werling, R. Suringer, D 'Ut e ling The annual stait was promptly chosen soon after the opening of the iirst semester. From each of the staff carne their bit to compose the bool' After rnonths oi hard work the book was completed. We, the Senior Class, presert for your approval the Oracle of 47l The staff is as follows: Editor .. , ,. Associate editor Sports editor Picture editcr Activities editor Calendar editor Faculty editor Senior editor Art editors Circulation editors Business Manager Advertising Managers Class Poem Class Will Class Prophecy Class History , Typists , Sponsors .. Ioann Sbrinaer Le-ora Herbst Russell Thurber, Dale We-rling Dvrothy Werling Phyllis Carnes Irma Cove.-stale Mary Esther Hostetter Mary Lou Woodward Patty Hoover, Ioyce Kinua.d. Doris Miller Fat Shierliiio, Mary Mae Shut. Eldora Bauerrneister, Ierry Lindernann Anna Heinrich Lester Bauermeister, Wilmer Werling, Robert Springer Eloellen Eryrack, Patty Hoover Anna Heinrich, Ioan Archbold Paul Sheets, Shirley Dalton, Magdelene Hilgeman, Ellis McFadden, Mary Iane Miller, Helen Gallrneyer, Gaylord Iaclzson Ruth Manns, Richard Bard, Larry Kreigh, LaVerne Slane, Norrna Bauinaardner, Rofler Stoneburnet, Ioan Valentine Marcella Springer, Dorothy Miller, Wilmer Werling, Wayne Wiclcliffe, George Farr, Robert Spiinger Marcella Springer, Floellen Eryback, Mariorie Scherry, Dorothy Miller ,Miss Logan, Miss Hoopengardner Mr. Benson 38 Bear Facts Staff The school paper, traditionally named BEAR FACTS was published each grading period by the journalism Class directed DY Miss Hoopengardner BEAR FACTS was printed at Bluffton Subscriptions sold tor 25 rents or five cen's an edition. The number of papers sold each grading period was approxi mately 240. The stall members are as follows: Editor-in-Chief Assistantelfditor Sports Editors E:-:change Editor Circulation Managers Humor Editors Reporters Elemertary New 9-10 News ll-12 News Club News Depai :mental News Feature Writers Special Colurnn Sponsor Richard Bard Shirley Dalton Marcella Soringer Russel Thurber, Larry Krieari Anna Heiniich Wilmer We-rling, Robert Springer, Dorothy Miller, Ellis McFadden l.aVerne Slane, Ruth Mantis Helen Gallrneyer Eldora Bauerrrieister loan Valentine Mary M Snutf loann Sprinaer Paul Sheets, Floellen FT','lftCICl'Z, Mary Lou Vlfoodwlr Mary Esther Hostett r Pat Shieriing Patty Hoover, Rnyllis Carnes. lrrria Coveidale ...Miss Hcopenaardner R Back row-R. Thurber, L. Kreigh, A. Heinrich, R. Mai-ms, P. Sheets R Sp mger B Werling E. McFadden, E. Bauerme-ister, I. Valentine. Middle row--I. Springer, L. Slane, M. Shutt, Miss Hoopergardner S Dalton R Bard F Fryback, H. Gallmeyer, D Miller. Front row-M. Springer, R. Carnes, M Hostetter, R. Hoover l Coverdale P Shierling 39 Sunshine Society Top Picture Back row - D. Werling, I. Valentine, M. Scherry, S. Ginzel, V. Wood, E. Scherry, A. Hatfield. M. Todd, I. Springer, B Heckman, S. Dalton. Middle row-Miss Logan, F. Fryback, M. Hil- geman, I. Archbold, L Slane, Pf Carnes, M Bridges,.I.'We-rling, N. wetting, D. Miner, Miss Hoopengardner. Front row-P. Hoover, Ft. Manns, M Wood- ward, I. Kincaid, H. Gallmeyer, O Bard, L. Springer, W. Summers, I. Amburn, H. Werling. The thought gained by the Sunshine Creed better place in which to live. Each year when school has just reconvened, graders have advanced. To make these people sponsor a get-acquainted party. Other parties months This year at Christmas the west windows in mas by the Sunshine girls. Christmas gitts were Hospital. A mother and daughter reception is spons Lower Picture Back row-H. Studebaker, M. Rekeweg, N. Smith. O. Stegernan, O. Heed, D. Simmer- man, B Hoover, A. Carnes, I. Bell, S. Gos- horn. M. Hendry, L. Werling, D. Springer. Third row-D. Franke, A. Heinrich. E. Farr, K. Helbig, N. Dalrymple, B. Confer, I. Confer, R. Fenton, A. Rogers, N. Patten, M. Pape, M. Bushee, M. Furhmari, M. McAfee. Second row-M. lmel, N. Smith, E. Werling. H. Miller, L. Graft, L. Barkley, B. Van Skyock, I. Walker, B. Burke, H. Christman, A. Fosnight, M. Dettmer. Front row-M. Miller, I. Coverdale, M. Hos- tetter, P. Shierling. E. Bauermeister, M. Springer. L. Herbst. is trying to do our best to make our community a new students have come to OHS, and ex-eighth feel at home in our Society right from the start. we are also sponsored by each class in their respective Room 7 were decorated with a hearty Merry Christ- sent to boys and girls at the Wells County Childrens ored in the spring. 5 I Hi-Y Qrganization The l-li-Y organization was sponsored by Mr. Benson with a membership of forty-one. The following were the otficersi President ,.......,,.,,,,,.,,,.....,,......,,..,.,..,.,,, ..,.,... E llis Mclqadden Vice-president ...... ....,.. P aul Sommer Secretary ,........ ,.,.... D ick Tones Treasurer ................, ..,... B ill Amburn Sergeant-at-Arms ..,,,....,..............,.......,...,.....,......,......,..,..,,,.............. . ...... Paul Sheets the magician, Tack Raymon, snake man, and Earl l-lillilcer, traveller A paper drive and also a skating party Was sponsored this year To conclude their activities a l-li'Y banquet is sponsored in the spring. The HifY has as their purpose to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character Their slogan is Clean, Speech, Clean Sports, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living This year the l-lifY sponsored a series of tour programs lor the student body. lncluded in these Were: The Charm Quartetteg Dr. C. Thomas Mangrum, J C Back rowel Baumgarclner, I Corn, N Meyers, R Stoneburner, C Conter, L Kreigh, l-I Eichler, B Arnburn, E Pfessler Third row 5 R Bard, P Sheets, C Mason, T Goshorn, W Werling, E Springer, H Clark, G lackson. A Lewis, W Haggard, Mr Bensgn, sponsor Second row-R. Thurber, R Springer, B Werling, C Witte, H lohnson, I Corn, E lesse, I. Sorlre N. Pape, B. Ogg, A. lohn- son. Front row-R Gentis, H Witte, I. Sorlie, S Sam- ple, W. Wicklille, E Mc- Fadden, D. lesse, F Scherrer, D. Weikel. 41 - A - c34jf715f1f1IHLf1F, GLEE CLUB The High School Glee Club, which was organ- ized this year by Miss Dorothy West, consists ot sixty members from all tour classes. The group sang for the l.ion's Club Halloween party, participiated in the school Christmas pro- gram, and small groups ot the chorus performed at other times. Among these were the County Teachers lnstitute, the Home Economics Club, and the performance of Ml-lansel and Gretel , the grade school operetta. The girls will sing for the seniors baccalaureate and commencement also this spring. 42 TOP PICTURE Top Row:-Miss West, teacher, P. Hoover, N. Dalrymple, H. Miller, A. Carnes, N. Smith, B. VanSkyock, M. McAfee, A. Hatfield, P. Carnes, D. Franke, P. Shierling. Front Row.AI Bell, A. Fosnight, E. Scherry, l.. Barkley, N. Patten, M. Hendry, S Gos- horn, I. Walker, M. Todd, M Bushee, O. Bard, B. Hoover BOTTOM PICTURE Top Row:-M. Dettmer, M. Miller, F. Fryback, M. Hilgeman, N. We-rling, N. Smith. Center Row:-P. Archbold, I. Simerman, M. Scherry, E. Bauermeister, H. Gallmeyer, I. Archbold, M. Shutt, S. Dalton, I.. Slane, A. Heinrich, B. Heckman, I. Werling, M. Bridges. Front Row:-I Coverdale, P. Middaugh, B. Somers, W. Summers, H. Studebaker, R. Manns, I. Kincaid, M. Woodward, H. Wer- ling, I. Arnburn, M. Hostetter, D. Miller. M.i.DRIG.5tLS . 44 I . t -E1 1' Statdtng - Misa X! t P ll oofe., M De.te...t, lf v, f L, back, l.l ..,1tt.., t.l It SL.tinqiE Eau-i-rizifriitcr ' Fubrznnn, It I.f:nz,.g, I th:- r 'tai-2, l. flair BOYS' CHORUS Back Rowi-I Sorlte, FI Miller P Somer. Second Row -T Goshorn, W Haggard, H lahnson, W Werltnfz, R Spwnjcr, Mme West Sitting-I Corn, I Corn, C Canter, FI Stahl, Madrigals The Madrigals entertained between acts of the senior play and also helped out at the Lions Club Halloween Party, 1 Boys Chorus Miss West showed her ambitious character this year by organizing a boys' chorus ot twenty-seven members. The boys made an initial appearance at the carnival, sponsored by the seniors this fall, when they provided background music tor the entrance of the Queen. The boys also took part in the school Christmas program. 43 wc if L F- 41.1 Standing-P. Sheets, P Carnes, B Bard, l Coverdole, P. Shierling, Sedted-D. Werling, D. Werling, M l-lostetter, P. Hoover, E. McFadden, M. Miller, F. Fry- back, Miss Hoopengardner, director. Skits from scenes of the play. Senior Play l'Cash and Carrie was presented by the Senior class on October 17 and 18, 1946. This play was a domestic comedy and recaptured the homespun humor of a large family trying to live on a budget. Certainly no one can forget Carrie Ferguson, the mother, fMary Esther Hostetterl trying desperately to tit her girdle, Bradley Kirkwood fPaul Sheetsl helping Anne Ferguson tPhyllis Carnesl pack her suitcase, ludy Bowen CPat Shierlingl showing Trig Ferguson lRichard Bardl how to read Spanish, Al- berta Ferguson tPatty l-looverl and her burp juice , Ienny Wharton CFloel- len Frybackl with her sharp nose and tongue, Sweetie lackson CRoger Stone- burnerl and his stomach trouble, Hon lackson CShirley Daltonl telling Uncle Omar Tully CDale Werlingl a thing or two, Marilyn Ferguson Clrrna Cover- dalel trying to make a lady out of ludy Bowen, Earl Cornick CEllis McFaddenJ with an accent of a guy lrom New loisey , Dorthula CMary lane Millerl and her card parties, Gerty tDorothy Werlingl and her political talk concerning Uncle Omar. 44 Standingil. Herbst, P. Carnes, M. Hostetter, P Hoover, P Shierling, Fi Bard Seated-R. Stoneburner, P. Sheets, M. Woodward, M Miller, E McFadden, B. Springer, W. Werling. Poochie fthe dogl Junior Play Are You Mr. Butterworth? was presented by the Class ot '47 on March 22 and 23, 1946. The action of the play took place in the combined lobby and cottee shop of the Empire Hotelg the time was the present. Are You Mr. Butterworth began with a question mark with Tommy, the bellhop tRichard Bardl always paging Mr. Butterworth tRobert Springerl who finally turned up, the father ot Helen Worth iPhyllis Carnesl who con- cealed her identity at the hotel to Dan Meridith tEllis Mcljaddenl who tell in love with Helen and in the climax gained her love. There was always the humor ot the elevator which was operated by Kathie CPat Shierlingl who never had a speed limit especially when Miss Van Cleve CMary lane Millerl was concerned. There was another romance too-between Virginia Blair, tLeora I-lerbstl a waitress in the coffee shop and Mack McGinnis tPaul Sheetsl the house de- tective, which Sylvia DeLaney lMary Lou Woodwardl, a typical floor-show actress, complicated. We can't forgret our telegraph boy lButch Werlingl who was forever loyal with his telegraphs. Mrs. Armstrong tMary Esther Hostetterl certainly played her part ol impatience with her employees. Pansy Apple-Blossom Lincoln CPat Hooverl was an essential character with her black lace and Southern drawl. And last Leon Bashinsky CRoger Stoneburnerl, a jewelry salesman, stirred up the main plot of the show with his lost diamonds. 45 1-1-1--fx 1 - A'f1H E-.DRACDLE . Li 4 mb, 1- 4' lb. ' 'hw' ltlnsl-'mtl S hi k-'K V, lui., I X l ' mllllmvf.- aC4-Q., taxi N X ct. W wwf un- , L K. X ! i l 1+ l M. A as l 4 l 1, ff ll tty 2901. v -,a 4 ' '27 41 a 4 Za, Carnival .... Banquets and Teas .... Sock Hops .... Softball .... Basketball .... Paper Drives .... Rurnmaae Sale .... Plays .... Dress Revue .... Donkey Basketball .... Travels A VERY EVENTFUL YEAR AT OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL Honor Students ZARNIVAI. QUEEN Whats a carnaval v-Jithout a queen? The main event on Cirrnaval Night, Octoloer 22 l945, was heralded by campaigns by tour confsi ing queens. To loyce Werling, a seventeen-yearfold tunic: with pleasing personality and ready smile, went tu: honor ot reigning over the evenings testivities Her court consisted ol the norrinees troni iii other three classes: Bessie Hoover, freshman, Bir- hara Van Slcyoclz, sophomore, anc Ruth lifliiflf, SGFHOI. r At lU PM. a trumpet announced the entrance ci the queen and her court to the throne constructed in the gym. To appropriate music the tour giria ,ri tormals took their places with Queen loyce Wcrlgij: kneeling loeiore her throne While Principal l, lfclsei tw Benson placed a crown ot flowers on her liizir III 'lfiilfl ' l 11 Tall, fun Sf leiidor ctngi -1-ll Il1'Q,.i 5 c 'ir 2,1i.l'3if'lC on for Oiiicn H gh Scftrtl' winning the County Dress Revue, Tl.s nli't 1 . gave her the privilege ol styling her outfit ot r State Fair, rcprescnting Wells County. D. IX. Ii. VJIPINER Every year the D AR, sponsors a Goool Citizoii- ship Contest. Each school chcoztes a grl Vino ei-:cel in the following qualities. deijondaloil ty, servtco an' co-operation, leadership, and patriotmm The seniors choose three girls who rank high in these character- istics. From the three the faculty chooses one. This years winner is loann Springer. 46 '-ng, ,. . , . :i' fi Iw- 'K A Back How-R Spririgxer, M Siziziger, l iiijler' ff If Fix izz, : :. :rv if Y.-'liar M, Hilgeinan, L Oser, D Franke M Iiirl I .iirtw I: I fi.: xii Q Vii.ri.'.i.'- li little: Center Row-A Rogers, B Cfnfer, Ft Mlil-E-f F. Q' Heiiili If P :tie M Situ' M. Woodward, M Todd, A Hatfield if r Hex. 'i H. J S: 'Q1 Front Row -R Fenton, E Buiiernieifi-r P 52111 f Hendry, S Goshorn, S G1n:el,E Farr L ffljre l f ' Martha Washington Club The Martha Washington Club, the organization to which home economic girls in sophomore, junior and senior classes may belong, has a membership of thirty-nine girls. Their object is to create better home membership through meetings, discussions, recreation, and service The officers for the year were' loan Archbold ..,...,........,,....,,..,,..,,,., , ,, , President Toann Springer ..,.. Vice-president Ruth Springer ..,.. . ,... Secretary loan Confer .... . .Treasurer Grace Smith ,..,,..,,.,............,....,.. .,.,.,., i ,. , ,. ,,.. ..,,,., ,,,. . , , ,Sponsor The organization selected the motto for the year l'There's No Place Lilze Home . Their colors are blue and white with the white rose as the flower and the Betty Lamp as the emblem. This year the club became a member ot the national orfrcrtii cation, Futurc Homemakers of America. The calendar for the year was as follows October 15 ...,.......,...,.....,,...,..,.....,......,..,.................,,. ..,.,..,...,.. , . ,. ,,.. lnitiation November 26 ...... ......,,,.......,.........,... T eacher's Tea December l8 ...... ,....... T he Meaning ol Christmas lanuary 7 ......... .. ..,,,.,,....... Foreign Marriages February l8 ...... ......, W ives oi the Presidents March 4 ....... ..,.,.,.......,.... C ustoms ot Homes April 8 ...... ....., l-l omes ol Famous Women May l ..... ............... E lection of Officers 47 4-H .lunior Leaders Ossian High School can be justly proud of the lunior Leaders pictured above. After five years of being club members and one year of Assistant Iunior Leading under the guidance of Miss Smith, they became Iunior Lead- ers. Alice Hatfield, Marilyn Todd, Iackie Walker, and Rosella Fenton led the Serving Clubs, Maureen Bushee managed the Foods, and Nancy Patten, Max- ine Hendry, and Shirley Goshorn supervised the Baking. The girls all worked hard the first part of 1946 to raise money to pay their expenses to 4-H Round- up at Purdue. They left Ossian luly 8 and returned the lU. They lived in a dormitory and had very few classes. Miss Smith showed the girls all the points of interest around the campus. The girls learned new ideas from the dress revue, lectures, and demonstrations that were given. There were two Assistant Iunior Leaders in the organization. They were Noram Dalryrnple and Sharon Ginzel. These two girls hope to earn their right to go to Round-up too, 48 Z. '-f 1--'-2--' li-' 44 f K ff 9 ff , 5 CQ Lf xl 4. M if A-wuumqg., vhs 'J '-1V -333 .Q MF' X . I , 3 , . . . eta 4 V. 1. 3 K X .':-- - X l f mf o 1' ' -' I 'ek Faculty Baby Pictures 1 Z 3 R. Gilliom B. Frybock W. Hoopengordner I. M. Benson R, Gloss H. Iohnson R Hoover H. Logan H. Lesh E. Cass O, Geisel H. Mcxhnensmith H. Decker G. Smith A, Gerwig Not pictured: D, West, I. Lee 49 'Nr --I x.., xl nn. Q- ..giUlV Senior Baby Picture: fi Top Row:-H. Collineyer, M. Springer, E. McFadden, W. Werlirig, M. Hilgemcin, D. Miller, I.'Spririger, A Heinrich. Second Row:-I. Coverdole, M. Scherry, S. Dalton, R, Thurber. Third Row:-D. Werling, G. Iockson, R. Bord, D. Werling, M. Shutt, D, Miller, R. Mcinns. Fourth Row:-N. Boiumgordner, E. Bciuermeister, I. Archbold, I. Springer, P. Sheets, P. Shierling, A. Heinrich, I. Valentine, F. Frybock. Lost Row:-P. Carnes, M. Woodward, D. Miller, R. Suringer, R. Monns. CSome of the seniors ore not pictured obovel 50 Calendar AUGUST 27-School started. 28-Ossion played Rockcreek lOssian 26, Rockcreek 11. SEPTEMBER 2- lSoftbal1J Labor Day, no school. 4-Ossian played Union lOssian 20, Union 27. 5-Unio girls mixed softball with Ossian girls here. 6-Ossian defeated Lancaster lOssian 6, Lancaster 27. 7-Senior pictures taken. 9-Rockcreek girls played Ossian girls. 11-Ossian defeated Union lOssian 10, Union lj. 13-Ossian played Roclscreek lOssian 8, Hockcreek 01. 17-Ossian defeated Lancaster lOssian 6, Lancaster 11. Juniors ordered class 1eWelry, seniors ordered invitations. 24-2!-Street Pair. 24-Softball Tourney at Bluffton lOssian 9, Chester 05. 2-First Bear Facts issued. 3-Wade Quartet. 4-SSS party. 17-18-Senior Play, Cash and Carrie . 22-Carnival. 24-25-Teachers' Association. 29-SSS initiation. 30-Charm Quartet. 1-East Union vs. Ossian lUnion 52-501 lovertirriel lbasketballl -Seniors on vvovvo ll-Xrouncl the City Deskj. -Hockcreek vs, Ussian there lOssian 40-355. -Seniors receive pictures. 8-Petroleum vs. Ossian lOssian 19-181. -Seniors receive name cards. -Hoagland vs, Ossian there ll-loagland 41-291. 18-I-larry W hite-Scientist, -West Union vs. Ossian there lOssian 31-291. -Lancaster vs. Ossian lOss1an 28-261. First Sock Hop. 26-SSS party. OC FOBER NOVEMBER 5 6 7 12 15 20 22 ' 27 DECEMBER 4 6 -Lafayette vs. Ossian lOssian 35-301. -Iuniors receive jewelry. -Roanoke vs. Ossian lRoano1:e 31-261. Second Sock Hop. 10-SSS party. 12 13 -Magrurn, magician. -Bluffton vs. Ossian there lBluffton 41-371. 17-Hi-Y Skating Party. 20 -Lancaster vs. Ossian there lLancaster 46-121. 23-Grade Operetta, Hansel and Grete1 . 51 IANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY lU-1 l-County Tourney. alendar 14-Donkey Basketball game, 17-Liberty vs. Ossian ihere lOSSlUH 33 305 21-Senior Skating Party. 24-Beme here. fBerne 38-36-overtimel Third Sock Hop 27-9A group of students went to Ball Sta'e to hear the Indianapolis Sym phony. 30-Iunior Town Meeting Broadcast with Waterloo 30-Elmhurst at New Haven fElmhurst 39 291 31-Martin Crouse-Magi l-E. Union there. cian. 3-Hilfiker-Traveler and lecturer 5-Montpelier there. 7-Warren there. ll-Several commercial students make a tour through the Lincoln Llfe 14-Rockcreek here. 19-SSS party. 21-Huntington Township 28-1-Sectional tourney. 7-Class Tourney, here. 13-Raymon-Snake-man. 14-Wade ucrrtet. 14-Wade Quartet. 21-Iunior Bingo Party. 28-29-lunior Play. 4-Good Friday. lO-Dress Revue. ll-Allen Duo-Radio pr 28-29-Iunior Play. 27-Baccalaureate. l-Commencement. 5-Seniors star! trip. 7-End of school. ogram HISTORY OF THE 1947 ATOMS Continued skating party at Bell's Rink and a party at Moser Lake. Our class officers were president, Mary lane Millerg vice-president, Ellis McFaddeng secretary, loann Springerp treasurer, Dorothy Werling. I Our eleventh year started with the election of officers. Richard Bard was chosen presidentg Wilmer Werling, vice-presidentg Leora Herbst, secretaryg and Pat Shierling, treasurer. The first question that was before us was whether to have a lunior-Senior Prom or a trip East when we were seniors. We are now looking forward to a trip. All attention was then given toward raising money for this trip. A great day in the year Was when 'we received our class rings. Also our first class play, Are You Mr. Butterworth? was an experience many of us won't forget. Forty-seven were enrolled in our junior year. Miss Wilda Hoopengardner and Arthur Gerwig were our sponsors. The year was ended with a dance in honor of the seniors. And now, our last and final yearl The year we were all striving and Working for had come. Some were glad to see it come, others had ci sickening feeling. But all good things must come to an end. We started the year off with a bang. Our first project was to open and run the canteen. Our next project was the carnival. And what a carnival! At least We liked the proceeds. Then We marched to Cron-Leone Studio to have our pictures taken. After that, the senior play, Cash and Carrie was given October l7 and l8 and was a success. Then we tried our luck as salesmen selling assorted Christmas cards. The people were beginning to call us beg- gars for we now went out and sold magazines. What a lifel Our name cards were also ordered and received. And we also sponsored two sock hops after home games. Three issues of Bear Facts were put outg the senior SSS girls sponsored a Sunshine party. The girls gave a magazine party for the boys and six students of the senior class took part in a radio program Around the Editor's Desk, ALL THIS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!! After Christmas vacation, We settled down to normal living. We took things easy, that isl We sponsored a skating party on lanuary 21. We had two more sock hops which were well attendedg participated in Iunior Town Meetingg senior girls beat the sophomore girls in a donkey basketball gameg senior girls were volleyball champions, beating the freshman 51-l. Our high school life was climaxed by a wonderful 8-day trip East. Whitten by: Marcella Springer Dorothy Miller Wilmer Werling Wayne Wickliffe George Farr Robert Kiefer 53 gif' 'F , Q! ,a ..kg'.' V ' rililf '93 'Q W .- I . , li in K 'I ' . , an s ,1., f I V ny' . . -'Y 1, 1 - ,X .ygv E Q .- . 1 ggff v?l:'L :ri- 1155525 ,74- , N. 5 54 ,-ab:--W Y ?- 45'- HQ' , tr ,Aw HONORABLE MENTION American Legion Contest Paul Sheets Placed Second in County Six of this year's seniors participated in the local American Legion Con- test. Each contestant prepared a speech ot not less than ten, nor more than twelve, minutes in length dealing with the Constitution. The pupils who en' tered the contest Were: loann Springer, Shirley Dalton, Ellis Mclfadden, Rich- ard Bard, Paul Sheets, and Anna Heinrich. Paul Sheets Won first in the local contest and loann Springer ranged second. The Wells County contest was held Thursday evening, Feloruary l3, in the Bluttton community building. Anna Belle Gentis, ot Lancaster, Roger Dean I-lighlen ot Liberty Center, Guy Shutt, ot Union Center, and Paul Sheets ot Ossian vied tor honors. Anna Belle Gentis won first place and Paul Sheets second. Two Seniors on Iunior Tovsm Meeting lrrna Coverdale and loann Springer represented OHS on WOWO lunior Town Meeting at Waterloo on an especially icy Wednesday in lanuary. Should We expand our foreign trade? was the topic. Questioners were Phyllis Carnes, Helen Galrneyer, and Dale Werling. 55 Ls. 15 X 1 . .-r K , A :s. 7, --l,,.f L ' , AML' 'A , ,.1,,l..':,.,.fx vw. '3- , l ,,, 1 ,Q Hsu. 4-'T dvd .f uf A vi-'15 ' We Don r Mean To Crow S'rop Af Eve's Place To Ea'r Go Away Pleased NE64 VERA'S HUNTEPUS SUPPLY BEAUTY SHOP HOUSE Ossian lndia iCIT1 lfld SPRIN GER FEED AND SUPPLY ET-ZEY AND PURlNA CHOWS MAYTAG APPLIANCES Osslan lnd1ana 0351011 lfld L. G. BALFOUR CO Attleboro, Massachusetts Class Rlngs and Plns A ommencemenl Announceme Comphmems Diplonxas -Y Personal Cards A X Club lnsignia PHONE Q8 Represented by LRVIN MILLER OSSIAN CANNING CO. Packers ol Fancy Whole Tomatoes Phone l83 Ossian, Indiana OSSIAN LUMBER COMPANY BLUF FT ON MILLIN G Wheel Balancing Front End Alignment 6: HATCHERY Magneto Service Purina Chows Chix and Farm Supplies 6: 221 N. Main Phone 97 Bluffton Indiana GAS 61 OIL GBOGERY ci MEATS Ossian RR. 2 Indiana Phillips 56 Gasoline Phone 15 or 12 QUALITY GARMENTS THE VOGUE SHOP Kingsland lfldlclflcf Iohnson Bluffton Indiana Compliment of BLUFFTONS GIFT STORE Wallpaper A Paints - Greeting - - lc - G'f .L-IOOVER BARBER SHOP CMS BOO S HS PHOTO STUDIO H Q 209 W. Market Street Kingsland Indlcma Bluffton Indiana INTERNATIONAL AIRPLANE SERVICE Farm Machinery and Motor Trucks WI-IITE ROSE GASOLINE Bluffton, Indiana WARE BAKER CO. 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Market St. Bluffton Indiana Bluffton Indiana MOSER-SUPER-SERVICE A N CGMPLE-I-E-ONE STOP NONCANCELLABLE-ACL,IDENl7 SERVICE ' ' AND HEALTH-AND LIFE COMPLETE-ONE-STOP-SERVICE INSURANCE Corner Marion G Market W- Phone 300 Phone 23R Uniondale, Indiana Deck Speed OLIVER TRACTORS 6: S Sales and Service Wells and Adams Co. Exclusive Home Furniture A GOOD PLACE TO BUY CRAIGVILLE GARAGE P U R N I T U R E Craigville, Indiana Phone 65 Bluffton Indiana Compliments Compliments of of SUMMERS MOTOR SANITARY GROCERY SALES COMPANY Ossian Indiana Ossicm Indignq Wells County Farm Bureau Co-op Fdrmer Cwned G Farmer Controlled To Supply You 'With Your Needs Bluffton U d l FR YEACK'S ICE CREAM nion a e STEURY BOTTLING CO. Bluffton, Indiana Wholesale G Retail BEDBOCK COLA-I-IEP Ph Bl ff , sae Iniligiil A Variety of Heart Club Favors COSTELLO 61 SONS SUDDETH AUTO ROSEHILL DAIRY WRECKING CO. pRQDUCT5 Pasteurized-I-Iomogenized Million: of New and Used Vllqmm D Milk A ' bl P ulgQnf12 GHS Bluffton, Indiana N. Mm st, Bttrmsn, Ind PARI-OR QSXIESEAMERY MOSER IMPLEMENT CO. MASTERSON-TYNDALL Bluffton' indium' oLo'rH1No AND sHoEs Dealers of For ALLIS 'CHALMERS Dad and Lad and NEW IDEA FARM EQUIPMENT Bluffton Indiana Compliments M A DAVIDOFF MD Gsoian Indiana GOLDA S BEAUTY SHOP 'XII Types o Permanent Waving ompliments CRON-T EONF STUDIG Fort Wayne Indiana At the Basketball Games- At Your Favorite Store- --ENIOY- Good PIONEER ICE CREAM I-Iomew ork pause ,6' Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Company Coca Cola Botthng Works OF FORT WAYNE Doyle Anderson Qwner-Manager W W PETE ARCHBGLD Be Good to Yourself INSURANCE All qtoclc Companies EAT Oggian Indiana S The Ossian Gracle Was Printed POTATO CHIPS Burtch Printing Co. Garrett Indiana L of . . , . . 0 I , 'JI-'x'f I P I J Ossian Indiana r- KJ of by .4 .u , ll ll . .. kv I by I N 3 t -F' 1 -+4 1 ' Q I I' ff' ., ,w.,:,i -f A Y qu. - nw ia ' :'r 1 mrxt's.b- 0 .' .-I 4' I ' A V v9' ,,' H W i - 4 ' l Q 0' 0' D 'Ml 'U ,-fa., , ' 'TI'4,ff ? '?- . 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