Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

PORT The Ossian Bears regained the County Softball Championship after losing out the last two years. Ossian defeated Liberty in a win 2 out of 3 series. lp A .fx e.. . Sponsored by DR. HARDIN and OSSIAN CLEANERS Ossian, Indiana ACTIVITIES MAGA ZINE SALE Want to buy a magazine? ? ? Barbara and Carolyn, as well as the other seniors, have done a good job in helping the class sell 51,126.00 this year. CLASS MEETING Looks like the freshmen have business to discuss. Class meet- ings are frequent occasions at Ossian High. INVITATIONS Annually the seniors leaf through stacks of invitations, looking for a style suitable for the big day. Sponsored by PIKE LUMBER COMPANY Akron, Ind. fu .fl It ssl Q 'IW--A-i .. Lf' 'T . ieie 3 , 'Wggz ,Ev . :' PC 131' 3 , TEACHERS A summer party for the teachers. Business is for- BAND gotten at this time. There's music in the air when the band meets BUS on Wednesdays and Fridays under the direction of Mr. All aboard, Wyre gn the Waechter- way honie!! Sponsored by J. A. HAZLETT 1 Fort Wayne Indiana 9 l i i... , -1... :el MR. LUSTER YAGER Trustee of Jefferson Twp. .5 Q L., THRO GH - I DER MR. J. MCLEAN BENSON Principal. A.B.: M. A. -- Man' chester College: Indiana Universityg University of North Carolina. ADVISORY BOARD Raymond Goshom MR. LLOYD LIERUANCE Halden Hatfield Luster Yager Harold Quakenbush County Superintendent l T It 'Tr - . : 1 x..,:r- -is 2 is MISS RUBY GLASS MISS HELEN LOGAN English Bear Facts Library Govern Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping ment A B From Indiana University Commercial Arithmetic Yearbook B S from Ball State Teachers Col lege MR JAY LEE Industrial ArLs Driver s Training Education B S from Ball State Teachers College MRS. WILDA KATTELL Mathematics, Physical Education, School Treasurer. A.B. from Indiana University. MR. VICTOR JOHNSON Chemistry, Biology, Science, Ag' riculture. B.S. from University of Wisconsin and Purdue University. Thirteen Years Teaching Exper- ience Q I Z Y A f' 4 . . 1- U' ' K MR. HARRY ANDES Coach, History, Physical Education, Health and Safety. B.S. from Univer- sity of Illinois. MISS VILNA SMITH English and Lating B. A. from Ball State Teachers College. Thirty-two Years Teaching Experience. MRS. BETH FRYBACK History, Arithmetic, Health, Geog- raphy, A.B. from Indiana University lr. High. MR. GORDON WAECHTER Music. B.S. from Ball State Teachers College. Three Years teaching ex- perience. Q' ws.. M -J 'XIRS Eb-THER SHADDAX MRS. ESTHER CARNALL Trarmngg from Ball Sure Tsacm-rs Col- lcgep TWOf'C8l'SPIlIT1JFf'.SCCOf'ld Grade. MRS. RUTH HOOYER 'I'wo5'c.1rsIrrrcrmcdlalc Traurmg ar In- dralra Umversrryg Thrrd Guido. MR. OSCAR GEISEL Two year- Normal Tr3r1rmggI.L'. EN' rg-nsron. Srxrh Gmdu MRS. DOROTHY FLANINGAN TI'JlIHI'lg at Asbury Cnllcgeg lrrdrarm L'r1rxcrsrrygOr1eye.arruachrnjg uxpfr- rumce. Fourth Grade. MRS. JOAN NEFF Tfdllllflf, fw1r1Ir1dr.u:.z L'mver5rrx: Two teachers Course Frm made 1fcJTSI6.1nllLllAQ Expurrmr c. Ifrgurm Gmdu. E 5 'S :. .5 , , x 4' a 1 3 ii? 4. 0 o J WE RE PREP RED ff E X ,. p . v.- Df YQ If fp 3 ',n. 'F,?f 'wp.,.Xx 1 Q-- J A1 1 A . A .1 ,A . , . ff- C . ' -A um 1 . .1 I: ,L ,X O -X ,hx x f .ii.. 7-ff , :W 'Q' ' ' 'l 'M ' 1 -69 'QV ,. ,, f' 'Q in ,Q Q 5, Q , 1 , kb 'EJ Ll -Q M. ..A Q' s '.ff - ' IN GRADE SCHO0L all ,g.l.J 5 If-na.. XJ Q91 br '-.IPD LVFT TO LIOHT B Williamr D Durr J Glass D Springer, M. Gillrersou, G, Qioppmhd cn D Calm 1 Johnwn D Hilsrmlr ROW M Hower E. Spears, S. McDougall, ey I 'xlLBride Hrlsmier lx Pulfer B Sowards S. Woodward, C. Milholland, b 'xixliolland ROW 3 J B ir Sills J Krapff P Berger I Hunter, R, Moore, J, Kleinknight, cl Gil rr I-emon Rreigh ROW4 Miss Mahnensmrth--teacher, T, Donaghy, B. Y 3 Currx H McClure D Dmxer R Rodda J lsnogl G Reed D Stoppenhageri, S. Simermarl, Ruprighr, L, Haiflich, R. Andrews, E, Elliott, L. J. Glass, J. Hatfield, B. Earl, B. Zaugg, D, Cable, B. Ward, B. Kumfer, D. Smith, L. White, S, Pugh, Mrs. Carnall--teacher. ROW 4: G. Grove, F. Haughey Wilson, P, Scheider, R, Kreigh, I. Rice, Pink, ifq Ov -KN' I r 1 I ml 1 E u ' 2' e- 1 'ir ., I X. uwi, r l . . ' U i . A 2 A ' :iff Q , . is - as 5 ' g ' .f- it . k v-s ' J. - J -1- ,. .' f . X - fks ' X . , . ,, ' . a : 2',-'sys ,Af ...ri 'PW i -.Dig , ' .-.::- , -: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Bard, D. Hakes, D. Durr, J. Kidder, M. Mahnensmith, S, Gibson, G. Johnson, D. Simmons. ROW 2: K. Gibson, R. Reinhart, S. Wilson, G. Adams, G. Herbst, N. McAhren, J. Simerman, R. Sills, S, Imel, D, Sheiderer, J. Dailey, ROW 3: J. Johnson, J. Smith, J. Earheart, K, Gronau, J. Weinland, M. Rohn, C, Hosterter, K. Gresley, S, Shadday, ROW 4: Mrs, Hoover--teacher, M, Rcimsehisel, T, Fiedler, D, Woodward, T. Albert, P. Rice, J. Kleinknight, S. Archbold, C. Gudakunst, K. McBride, J, Diehl, B. Heckley. :im Ana nn SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Spears, T. Johnson, L. Jarrett, D, Millholland, L, Geisel, D. Heckber. ROW 2: J. Young, J. Pugh, C. Habegger, B, Weaver, D. Biberstine, C. Hamilton, H, Graft, J. Pulfer, S. McClintock, P. Caley. ROW 3gP. Richey, L. McDougall, N, Burke, A. Brott K. McAfee, M, Resler, D, Biberstine, D. Wilson, D. Simerman. ROW 4: Mrs. Neff--teacher, D, Studebaker, A, Reinhard, D. Hoopengardner, T. Herbst, J, Woodward, D. Moore, J. Herrick, W Sills, J. Fosnight, L. Stoppenhagen, R. Swaim. .alex , 4.4 .A GG. 56 B. - 3' 1 P A 4 U -- 4 , . . W - - . . 5 f . 'rx af qi E . x L X v, 4. , av Q -r ff ,A ,T - .. , .. - ,E'f'Af1 ' SEATED, QET TO RIGHT: L. SQIILZIT., L, Eerkheiser, J. Biahnensntith, D. Heckler. D, France, E, Elin, F. 1'-Elect, 5. Q:.a::e. ROW 1: L, Archbold. J. Hcsrerrer, R. Drage. L. McBride, R. Woo.iw.1rd, J, f.1:Qlu:e, S. 153.-gle, A.. Drgyer, J. Scherer, J. Scherer, L. Nizrhnensrmth. ROW 5: E. Willmms, R. Regis. R. Rpgriglzz, Y. Spears. Xi, Henry, E. Ewgrr, C, Reed, R. Johnson, C, Dalryrriple, C. F-:1t:'i. ROL? .gg S. Afiqli, I. Ser'-4-ie, L. Hilsrrfier, W, 1.lSlIEY, J, l-lilsmier, N. Smith, J. Morgan, F. Lei, D. Hospeitggrgicr. 3. Dlck, Mrs, Shadrjey--reacher. SE.-XTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. McDougall, T. McAfee, D. Yanlxleter, J. Reimschisel, T, Arnold, Corn, J, Elliott. ROW 2: A. Marquardr, J. Rutledge, M, Durr, C. Dick, Nl. Roebaclr, B. lsnogle, Nielching, G. Dawson, R. Simerman, Mr. Geisel--teacher, ROW 3: M. Wilson, M. Elliott, L. Lrnderhann, R. Rreigh. L. Bertsch, S. Smith, Z, France, N. Dc-nxghy, J. Johnwn, ROW 4: J. Lawter, B. Hoopengardner, J. Hunter, J. Burke, J, Herbst, J. Shaddy, N. McBride, R. Wulker. D Benson, J. Grnzel. Q 'ff 1 f' l , Q ',I ! ff? 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Sponsored by: NATIONAL GAS AND OIL--AIRPLANE SERVICE STATION Bluffton, Indiana Z5 1 ,X ' .,- .-a. .,. te ',, .gl ' 2 if 2 -ed Via President Vice President Dale Graft Jerry Van Meter 6 ?'f 3' 1 3 + ' Sv' I 7 N .L I i Secretary Sgt. of Arms Pat Sorlie Paul Witte Sponsors Mrs, Ellis Mr. Andes Juniors Choose Rings 1 i Treasurer Shirley Shaffer - Sgt. of Arms Roger Carnes 0 f . '- - -at., ' 1 - ' , , ' . - - - i. at H-- E A aw gg lk, s- , - . . I 5 N , -r -- K Q-lf, sy , . I . i - K. I e 4. M . - Qty, A r ' X W H iq W f if ' ,gg A - - .Nr Pi- 1 F - A . r it - ya - 4 S ' :l y -- :T . 0 Q , ' - 5 . . 'ii 1 I M -. . , 1 f , . -, A -fg, . 7 21 li H' :fx 't rl' 1. A ' 'ff-'N --N -. H-sv .. ,- f- if - ,--V . I , ,..,. ,, ,, . f , er x Q - 1 ' Q. ' . 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Sponsored by: BALFOUR COMPANY v. :Q Q., 2,51 sr- F? 145.2 .J, , il ,F fu? . s. v-, I I- f-. NG? - . ,v X QT- .-1 W fit . 'a 27 -X DANNY EUGENE CONFER President 4, Hi-Y 3, 45 Hi-Y Vice Pres- ident 35 Hi-Y President 45 Noon League 1,2, 3,45 Softball 45 Glee Club 25 Bear Facts 45 Oracle 45 Play 35 Operetta 35 Library 3, 45 Class Treasurer 25 Class Vice-President 35 Agriculture Club 3. TERRY DON CLARK Vice Presidentg Hi-Y 45 Noon League 15 Softball 1,2, 3,45 Basketball 1,2, 3,45 Oracle 45 Track I,2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 3, 3,45 Bois' Chorus 3,45G1ec Club 2, 5..15Play jQ0pt:l'L:li3 3, KENNETH L. BOWMAN Class Treasurer 3,45 Hi-Y l,2, 3,45 Noon League l,2, 3, 45 Oracle 4. BARBARA LUELLA YOUNG Class Secretary 45 Sunshine l,2, 3, 45 Sunshine Correspondence Secretary 25 Sunshine Vice-Pres. 35 Mixed Chorus 15 Class News Reporter 25 C1355 Oueen 1, Noon Leaguel. PHYLLIS ANN GINZEL Sgt. of Arms 45 Sunshine I,2, 3,45 Sun- shine Recording Secretary 25 Noon League I5 Mixed Chorus I5 Bear Facts 45 Oracle Editor 45 Play 35 F. H. A. l,2, 3,45 F. H. A. Historian 25 4-H 1,25 4-H President 25 4-H Vice President I5 Band l,2,45 Journalism School 45 Class Secretary 2. THOMAS H. SOMERS Sgt. of Arms 45 Hi-Y 1,3,45 l-li-Y Sgt. of Arms 35 Noon League 1, 2, 3,45 Soft- ball l,2, 3,45 Basketball 25 Track 2,35 Mixed Chorus i,2, 3,45 Boys' Chorus 35 Glee Club 45 Play 35 Operetta 35 Class Vice President 25 Agriculture Club 4. 31' QY., ii' -as-np sgd' I CAROLYN IEAN ANDREWS Sunshine l,2,3,41F,H.A. 2, SQ Mixed Chorus 1,2,.13 Office 43 Junior Play- Promprer 33 Noon League 13 Bear Facts 43 Oracle 43 Operetra chorus 33 Girls' Stare 4. CHARLES RICHARD AULT 5o1'1hall23Class Sgr. of Arms 33 Noon League l,21T1'3Cl-Q 2, 3. LEROY D. DAWSON Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 43 Noon League1,2,3,4g Track 2,33 Junior Play 3. MARY ELLEN BARD Sunshine 1,2, 3, 41 F. H.A. 1 ,2, 3, 41 F. H.A. Degree Leader Igl'w1iXt-Ed Chorus 1,21 Office 2, 3,43 Bear Facts 42 Oracle 43 junior Play-Promprer 31OPSI6Il8 13 Noon League 23 Class News Reporter 3. ALBERTA MAE DETTMER Sunshine l,2, 3,41 Mixed Chorus li Bear Facrs 43 Oracle 43 Junior Play 3: Noon League 13 Operetta 3. MERLIN LUTHER DETTMER Noon League l,2, 3: Boys' Chorus Ii Mixed Chorus Ii Glee Club ZQ County Chorus 23 Junior Play 3. 45.3-f f.v'f' is J 3- . , 'J ff tx, . I - A Z 'f' . 'fha . 1 .4 4 get BETTY DULL Sunshine I,2, 3,45 Oracle 45 Noon League 15 Mixed Chorus I. ROBERT ALLISON ELLIOT Noon League I,2,3,41 Junior Play 35 Agriculture Club 4. EDGAR ALLEN GILBERT Hi-Y 2, 3,45 Yell Leader 45 F.F.A. 3, 4: F.F.A. Treasurer 45 Decatur I. DONALD GENE HECKLEY Hi-Y 2, 3,45 Hi-Y Sgt. of Arms 25 Hi-Y Secretary5 Hi-Y Treasurer 45 Softball I, 2, 35 Basketball I,2, 3,45 Track 2, 35 Mixed Chorus I,2, 3.45 Boys' Chorus I, 2, 3,45 Glee Club I,2, 3,45 Junior Play 35 Operetta 2, 3,45 Agriculture Club 3, 45 Agriculture Vice President 35 Agri- culture President 45 Class Sgt. of Arms .41 W 4 him... V9 if ,ffusvw-wp 5' A lg Volley Ball 35 Projector Mgr. 25 Boys' State 4. DAVID BROOKS HOOVER Hi-Y I,2, 3,45 Noon League I,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus I5 Bear Facts 45 Oracle 45 Junior Play 35 Golf I5 Volley Ball 35 Ag- riculture Club 35 Library 3,45 P.A. Sys- tem 35 Basketball Mgr. t,2,4. JOAN MARIE MILLER Sunshine I,2, 3,45 Noon League X5 Mixed Chorus I5 Oracle 45 Junior Play 3. ROGER B. ISNOGLE Hi-Y I,2,3,45 Noon League 1,25 Softball 15 Basketball I,2, 35 Track 25 Mixed Cho- rus I,2,3,45 Boys Chorus 35 Glee Club t, 2, 3, 45 Junior Play 35 Operetta 3,45 4-H I,2, 3,4.5: Band I,2. THOMAS FREDRICK JESSE Hi-Y l,2,3, 45 Hi-Y Secretary 2g Mixed Chorus I,2,45G1CS Club I, 2: Bear Facts Editor 4: Oracle 45 Basketball i, 2,3,4p Softball 1,2,3,4g Track I,2,3,4: Junior Play 3, Operetta 35 Class Presi- dent 1,23 Golf 1,23 Journalism School 4. PHYLLIS JEAN SCHNEPP Sunshine i,2,3,4g Sunshine President 45 Noon League Ig Mixed Chorus I: Or- acle 4p Junior Play 31 Class President 3. BARBARA ANN SHAFFER Sunshine l,2, 3,4g Mixed Chorus i,2,4g Glee Club I,2, 3, 45 Bear Facts 4g Or- acle 4p Junior Play 35 Noon League 1,23 Twirler I. CAROL JEAN SNIDER Sunshine 1, 2, 3,4g Noon League I: Mixed Chorus Ig Glee Club 4: Bear Facts 4g Oracle 45 Junior Play 3g F. H.A. I,2, 3,4g 4-H I,2, 3, 45 4-H President 1g 4-I-I Vice President 2: Band 1,2,4g F. H.A. Treasurerg Operetta 2, 3. FOREST RICHARD WICKLIFFE Hi-Y 1,2,3,4g Noon League I,2,3,4i Softball 3,45 Track 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2g Boys' Chorus 4: Glee Club 4g Oracle 4: Junior Play 3: Yell Leader 4g Agriculture Club 35 Volley Ball 3: 4-H l,2, 3, 4, 5. JUNE WILSON Sunshine 1,2, 35 Larwill 1. NORMA JEAN SPRINGER Sunshine I,2,3, 4: Sunshine Treasurer 4: Noon League 1: Mixed Chorus 1,2,3g F. H.A. z,3,4. I' x-r , V ' a V. Veg QQ ,. l, . V. f V1 4 - :fr A If ' IQ' 3.1, . , R rf 1 ' iz' vi fe- 1, ' 7 ,i 4094- : i,-V Q-ev' YQ. lf' - ff' ' i 'is' . 'J 1 T 6' Nm 3, x 3 1: X x Q 1 -.N xy-N .ssl . 1 Y A -A ww re if f., .va , W S. . 'X a-.4 1 c YP fc ' 'S ,.+.- bf . fl' as . s ,9,'v 1 E3 L rg .1 xg T had J 15 :i 2 , -fi ' e a i?5 fi' ' ., ,v.st5!2S.. N 1 X1 .s A nsffrrg, 5, - ,V ' ta r- fs, ' - .-V7 A f , 5 3 wf QS' 522.5 ,F ' .bf . .- 'fx .ff 6? 3- .vvm - i I N IIUII ACTIVITIES 72, p --' 5 l . g E SE E51 L ! I ,lm 5 I 1 sl 1 W , : 3, 4 ,TI . .lun V f -urn--Q la... I9 I E IOR TRIP J 1 m .rg .,,,..-Q- H -4 I IL 'll E - ,,, ui' f ' 1 Y . .r r l iiifx 1 ,Q las- V H A ' L . Q . 'ilu .4 QUEEN ELZEY AND KING MITCHELL XA KING AND QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS. AA E Ax t- gsm QV i , I , Au. Q, Q 5, 1, N-W 's v- i R i .ri .rf ' ff ' A mi, , ' 2 .51 - - Q .. N 1 1 'N , W I 4' In ' + fa, ,l ' 0 I, Q EJ., V P. 'A A J v ' K ' , MQ'-I A ' x -W 4 ' ' 4 J .iff 'Q 4 'Y 4 .Jw M MW ' ' fl '.P'5 , 1 7 , i ha.. KW na-n.i'r. M' 0RACLE TAFF Editor--Phyllis Crinzel Circulation and advertising--Danny Confer, David Hoover, Butch Wickliffe, Alberta Dettrner, Tom Jesse, Carolyn Andrews, Terry Clark, Barbara Shaffer, Robert Dalton. Senior and faculty--Carolyn Andrews Art Editor--Betty Ann Dull Business Manager--Kenneth Bowman Activities--Joan Miller Snapshots--Mary Bard, Phyllis Schnepp Sports Editor--Danny Confer We present to you the Oracle of 1952, and we hope you will enjoy looking at it, and reading it, as much as we have enjoyed making it. We wish to thank all of our teachers, friends, and merchants for co-operating with us in the Oracle of 1952. LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Dull, C. Andrews, K. Bowman. 2. Mr. Benson, Miss Logan. 3. T. Jesse, D. Confer, C. Andrews D. Hoover, B. Shaffer, B. Dalton, A. Duttmer, T: Clark, R. Wickliffe. 4. C. Snider, P. Ginzel. P. Schnepp, M. Bard, D. Confer, I. Miller. ' win- N.. IQ. s-v ,if il nil - 1 . -..,,.qs-Q XXX. - LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Confer, D. Hoover. 2. B. Dalton, B. Shaffer, C. Snider, C. Andrews, P, Ginzel, M. Bard. 3. C. Andrews, D. l-loover, D. Confer, T. Jesse, Miss Glass, B. Shaffer, A. Deltrner, B. Dalton, C. Snider, M. Bard, P. Ginzel. 4. A. Dettrner, C. Snider, M. Bard. 5. T. Jesse, Miss Glass. Associate Editor--Alberta Dettrner Editor--Tom Jesse Sports Editor--Danny Confer Humor--David Hoover Exchange and Treasurer--Carol Snider Reporters--Carolyn Andrews, Mary Bard, Phyllis Ginzel, and Barbara Shaffer Sponsor--Miss Glass Put together time, energy, work, co-operation, and enjoyment, and you can compose a school paper such as we have, called the Bear Facts . Of course it would have been more difficult without the help of Miss Glass. We wish to thank her and all who have co-operated with us so willingly in making this year's Bear Facts. 37 Sponsored by: CARI.. LEE--Contractor The office girls, B. Follis, C. Andrews, M. Scherrer, C. Heckber, P. Eichler, S. Elzy, M. Bard, contribute one period a day in helping the principal by raking attendence, phone calls and many other odd jobs. LIBRARY A D RFFICE GIRL The librarians. D. Hoover, T. Seivers, C. Lee. J. Corn, M. McGee and D. Confer, assist Miss Glass daily wirh their hour in the library. Sponsored by ELZEY AND SON, Ossian, Indiana HONOIlS MRS. WILDA KATTELL--With the closing of school Mrs. Kattell bids fare- well to the school room. It is with considerable joy and sorrow that we approach this moment. It has been much joy to have had her association with faculty and student body alike. Her constant loyalty, never-ending enthusiasm and thorough en- deavor to instruct has been an inspiration to us all. It is with sorrow that we see her depart, but it is with heartfelt wishes that her journey be a pleasant one, We know that she will continue to inspire those about her and that the pleasantness of her ways will stay with us. rJ.A.R. Goon CITIZEN The seniors and the faculty chose Phyllis Schnepp as our D.A,R. Good Citizen for 1951-52. Each year the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution ask that a girl be chosen for dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. 'Haw 'ii-W GOOD FELLOWSHIP AWARD Delmar Byerly was chosen by student vote to receive the Goodfellowship A- ward of 1950-51. This is presented by the Bear Facts Staff for the character- istics of thoughtfulness, sportsmanship, unselfishness, and sense of humor. LEGION ORATION Delmar's presentation of his Ameri- can Legion Oration Our Living Consti- tution won first place in the county, district, zone and fourth place in the state contest in the 1950-51 contest. Sponsored by: OSSIAN GRAIN CO. AND BOWMAN'S Ossian, Indiana f S1 ' 'l he t QTL 4 yr 1 -- I '- C asv? WINS AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST Kenneth Bowman was Ossian's win- ner in the American Legion Oratorical. Contest for IQSI-52, Other contestants were Carolyn Andrews, Danny Conifer, Phyllis Glnzel and Carol Snider. GARAGE 39 . , I ' 1 , . Q H 6 N S pt'T!,v L, ,- ld . W f FRONT ROW: L. Yager, P. Witte, D. Smith, B. Hiser, C, Hakes, R. Lloyd, M. Mechling, D. Q Heckley, T, Clark. SECOND ROW: Miss West, K. Meyers, B. Geisel, C. Lee, R. Ross, P. Sorlie, K B. Shaffer, C. Snider, T. Somers, R. Isnogle. THIRD ROW: B. Imel, W. Arnold, S. Elzey, M. Y Wickliffe, B. Hoopengardner, S. Ross, R. Wickleffe, T. Jesse. Sponsored by: LUTHER DETTMER-CONTRACTOR Phone 48-F Ossian, Indiana FRONT ROW: D. Milholland, D. Moser, B. Shaffer, M. Moser, N. Gilbert, W. France, C. Rein- M P56100 hart, N, Shaffer, R. Werling, G. Springer, P. Kumfer, R. Wegrnan. J. Drayer. SECOND ROW: Miss West, L. Curry, G. Werling, G. Behning, B. Meyers, S. Ouackenbush, S. Imel, D. Meyers, C. Shaffer, C. DeBolt, M. Gilbert, G. Mechling, C. Andrews, 5. Wilson, N. Confer, J. Graft, B. Giesel, R. Fenton, C. Dawson, THIRD ROW: A. Shepler, J. Fosnight, K. Mackey, S. Strater, B. Follis, C. Meyers, D. Keller, J. McBride, C. Houser, C. Barnhart, F. McBride, T. Studebaker, M. Hanni, S. Ross, L. Wilson, I. Reimschisel. O 4 C3 A his 53 - A .-1 4, ntl W ' FRONT ROW: B. Giesel, L, Yager, B. Shaffer, M, ' T 'T' Moser, G, Springer, B. Hiser, N. Shaffer, D. Heck- X' Q M : ,:.' iey, T, Somers. SECOND ROW: B. Imel, B, wick- 5 ' ' es liffe, T. Clark, R. Ross, c, Lee, P. some, c. snider, , ' ' ' M. Wickliffe, R. Isnogle, L. Wilson, Miss West. THIRD ROW: A. Shepler, K. Meyers, S. Elzey, S. Wilson, D. Smith, B. Follis, I. McBride, L. Curry, W. Arnold, 0PHOMORE EXTETTE Q E BOTTOM ROW: S. Wilson, N.Shaffer, B. Follis. 'I TOP ROW: M. Wickliffe, D. Smith, J. McBride, Q i ,A - i iv , 'Qi 2 :T --F: V A The robed Glee Club began its season with the annual pre-Thanksgiving concert at the Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Following that came the traditional Christmas vesper concert combining the grade school chilclren's choir and the Crlee Club. Other programs included concerts at the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, Yoder Missionary Church, Uniondale Methodist Church and churches in Bluffton and Ossian. The Freshman-Sophomore Chorus sang at Liberty Center for a 4-H meeting and has made progress as a beginning mixed chorus, Combined groups have presented concerts at the County Teachers Institute, at the Wells County Farm Bureau meeting and, of course, provided music for Baccalaureate and Commencement. Smaller groups, including the Sophomore Sextette, participated in District Music contests at Fort Wayne. All the music students have made splendid progress and have added much to school activities and functions. 41 fm- 1 X, -x Xu if 3 AM, 1 J A' V... '-F ? ?TfZgf'1 ' A , ' I EE! m ai is A - A 1 Q W -In I' x L . ,N I 3 4 A. 6 I -xxx .I . Y I :lf V 9 W 4-I QE-'f'.A ' 7 ' ' 'tw Y , ,sm w , ,- f-una, x. Q- -h,-x 1, Au .. ,.x, .,,. , , fl N ff'33 'tli' if x A -all , .- 4, A6175 ...- L - -, '3Q T X A!-141 FRONT ROW: T. Studebaker, P. Ginzel, S. Wilson, R. Ross. SECOND ROW: C, Snider, L. Stahl, B, Simmons, D. Benson, A. Meyer, THIRD ROW: N. Shaffer, M. Wickliffe, S. Ross, B. Follis, C. Follis, Director, Mr, Waechter. The Ossian Banu meets twice a week, playing a wide variety of music. They preform quite frequently at ballgames and are joined by the twirlers. They unite with other bands of the county to form the Wells County Band, this larger group participated in the Wells County Music Festival and County Tourney. WONT ROW: R, Woodard, B, Dick. SECOND ROW: C. Hamilton, M. Roeback, I. Morgan, L. Mahnensmith, C, Dick, J, Hostetter, R. Drage. THIRD ROW: N. Smith, I. Herbst, C. Dalrymple, R, Johnson, Z, France, B. Williams, A. Marquardt. R. Woodard, D. Keller, B. Amold, L. Smith. 3 : vs ss ff, ' f -- ef ,0, Q34?.:jm.OQ FRONT ROW: B. Dull, C. Hakes, I. COIT1, M. Mechling, R. Ross, B. Shaffer, M. Moser, B. Hiser, SECOND ROW: Miss Logan, I. Miller, P. Eichler, M. Scherrer, E. Rodda, S. Shaffer, P. Ginzel, C, Snider, M, McGee, P, Sorlie, P. Schnepp. THIRD ROW: N, Gilbert, L, Stahl. I. Bridges, C. Heckber, B. Young, C. Andrews, C. Lee, I. Wilson, A, Dettmer, N, Springer, D. Harkenrider, S. Elzey, SUNSHINE SOCIETY FRONT ROW: N. Shaffer, B. Hoopengardner, S. Ross, G. Bryant, J. Graft, S, Wilson, R. Wegman G. Springer, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Kattell, E. Johnson, S. Quackenbush, D. Meyers, C. Shaffer, R Werling, R. Lloyd, P. Kumfer, M, Gilbert, S. Imel, M. Baumgardner, D. Moser, B. Meyers, B. Follis. THIRD ROW: F. McBride, K. Mackey, C. DeBolt, C. Werling, T. Studebaker, M. Wich- liffe, D. Smith, M. Hanni, C. Barnhart, C. Meyers, D. Keller, J. McBride, G. Mechling. me Q ' 1 ' 1 wo, S o ne fn S' db I., T YF' 3' il , .7 - ..,. e f- - ' 'S .. 3 XC, 4+ I i c-A R34 .1-. - -sv U.. 1 , .V v , 3 N V X A' V, T' . Y Q B- ' vm 0 '- , ' .5 I 1 X p cn , 5 Y Q7 'T fs- ' ,, .X - V ' ' 25 f X A mmf. , , ' VQQL1 - - i .P - 5 . Q- -2 1. A 1 Yi K i ' p x,..3 -. . . - .ab fy ,, p v ' l. 1 , . SEATED: Bonnie Follis, Corresponding Secreraryg Janet McBride, Recording Sec- retaryg Norma Springer, Treasurerg Miss Logan, Sponsor. STANDING: Phyllis Schnepp, Presidentg Mrs. Kattell, Sponsorg Norma Gilbert, Vice-President. The Ossian Chapter of Sunshine opened the 1951-52 season with a get-together party for all high school girls. At this meet- ing, Phyllis Schnepp and Shirley Shaffer gave a report on their vacation at S.S.S. camp. The membership for the year totaled 67 girls and two sponsors, Miss Logan and Mrs. Kattell. In September, Norma Springer, Shirley Shaffer, Phyllis Schnepp, Mrs. Kattell and Miss Logan attended a sponsors and presidents luncheon held at the Marott Hotel in Indianapolis. The main activity for the month of October was the district convention. This year it was held at Laketon with Z1 members from Ossian's Chapter attending. Again this year Betty Dull made possible the Biblical scenes on the front windows. The other members packaged candies and cookies for the members in the Old Peoples Home. The annual contribution was made to the Riley Fund and the S.S.S. girls and sponsors aided in the collection of the 1952 March of Dimes. An all school square dance, father-daughter party, and mother-daughter reception with installation of new officers ended the year's activities. Sponsored by: OSSIAN LUMBER YARD, Ossian, Indiana LAW'S TIME SHOP, Bluffton, Indiana THE URACLE ossian High School 1951-'52 Q 9 FRONT ROW: M Moser Treasurer P Eichler Vice president- C. Lee President M McGee Secretary M. Baurngardner Parliamentarian BACK ROW D Smith, Song Leader Mrs Ellis Sponsor R Werlirig A News Reporter. The members of the Ossian Chapter of Future Homernakers of America totaled 37, with Mrs. Ellis as the year's advisor. The dis trict meeting for 1951 was held at Gas Cityg 10 girls attended from Ossian. Carol Ann Lee, District Vice-president, led the afternoon session of meetings, while Shar- ron Mahnensmith was given special recognition for her excellent job of district historian and her attendance at camp. Some of the special meetings for 1951-52 were: installation of officers, a taffy pull with fathers pres ent, a musical program. and a wienerbake. BACK ROW: C. Werling, N. Confer, D. Moser, T. Sievers, B. Follis. SEC- OND ROW: M. Gilbert, G. Mechling, D. Keller, M. Wickliffe, B.. Hoopen- gardner, C. DeBo1t, Mrs. Ellis, THTRD ROW: S. Ouackenbush, R. Lloyd, G. Bryant, W. France, S. Imel, J. Graft. FOURTH ROW: D. Smith, C. Hakes, N. Gilbert, C. Heckber, S. Elzey. FIFTH ROW: B. Hiser, C. Snider, N. Springer, P. Ginzel, M. Mechling, P. Sorlie, M. Scherrer. SIXTH ROW: M. McGee, P, Eichler, M. Moser, C. Lee, M. Baum- gardner, R, Werling. 'U ' 1 ll ..t- I I 4 i f w 5 H I O 9 P 0 TOP ROW: W, Sprlnger, l-L. Bowman, G. Carnes, L. Yager, E, Rogers, K. lxleyers, D. Hoover, I. Duncan, R. Carnes, SECOND ROW: Mr. Benson, 1 1, a nil l V F9 'r 63 4 s vu. ,Ll .am J. Vanlxleter, I.. Taylor, D. Confer, L. Dawson, W, Arnold, R. Herman, B. Imel, T, Jesse, B, Wrclfllffe, T. Somers, Mr. Johnson. THIRD ROW: G. Mclnrosn, M. Baumgardner, B. Byerly, D. Heckley, P. Wrrre, D. Graft, E. Gilbert, R, Isnogle. SECOND PICTURE, TOP ROW: J. Fos- mghr, B. Rodda, G. Hrsmrer, R. Smith D. Todd, L. Elchler, L. Wilson, SEC- OND ROW: Mr. Benson, J, Rupright, L. Burke, G. Arnold, B. Bryan, V, Scheer L. Hunter, C. Dawson, THIRD ROW: R. Fenron, B. Gersel, R. Bryant, K. Spencer, D. Franke, N. Werlrng, L. Curry, HI-Y The Hi-Y organization started their 1951-52 season with Danny Confer, president and Mr. Benson and Mr. Johnson, sponsors. Dur- ing the year, some of the special speakers were Rev. Ward and Mr. Huffer. Once a month meetings were held, including a Christmas party with the F. H.A. girls. The season closed with their annual Hi-Y Ban- quet and election of officers for the coming year. OFFICERS I BACK ROW: Danny Confer, President, Max Baumgardner, Vice- ' 'fi Presidentg Mr. Johnson, Sponsorg Roger Isnogle, Sgt. at Arms. FRONT ROW: Boyd Byerly, Chaplaing Donald Heckley, Secretary- Treasurerp Paul Witte, Sgt. at Arms. P3 1 I 'Q selwfea ' 1 f'.5.f:fE, 13 as SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Milholland, B. Ginzel, T. Jakway, B. Ewart, D, Mil- holland. ROW 2: J. Ginzel, J, Reimschesel, D. France, R. Werling, J. Graft, B. Mil- holland, R. Schuller, G. Dawson, ROW 3: A , N G, Hilsmier, B. Rodda, B. Dalrymple, P. 3 ' Witte, J. Duncan, W, Graft, G. Bauermeister, D. Franke, Mr. V. Johnson--teacher. ROW 411. Hostetter, R. Reimschisel, B, Donaghy, R, Reimschisel, J. Reimschisel, D. Todd, T. Woodward, E. Werling, 2 gg ,Li I SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Kreih, B, Ewart, C, Dalrymple, L. Stahl, P. Glass, B, Rekeweg, R. Woodward, Z., France, J. Shadday, S. Lindeman, ROW 2: L, Smith, D. Bryant, F. Follis, S. I-luffer, S, Quackenbush, R, Franke, R. Werling, G, Bryant, J, Graft, D, Elzey, J. Young, C. Follis, Mrs. Mary Ellis--teacher. ROW 3: D. Benson, S. Isnogle, J. McClure, B. Isnogle, J. Herbst, R, Johnson, B. Dawson, B, Schuller, B. Arnold, N. Donaghy, J, Ruthledge, L. BOY And GIRL 4-H The girls 4-H of Jefferson Township consists of thirty- five members this year. We must admit that the 4-H mem- bers have done a profitable job. There were several awards granted. The boys 4-H of Jefferson Township consists of forty- two members. They also did an excellent job in 4-H work and received several awards. Mahensmith, C, Dick, J. Hosrerrer, 48 AG C1113 The Ag C1ubfo1'the 1951-52 :season 1 onmstenl of 1.2 Wmernbers and them' gpougor, Mr. Johnson. The IT1CC1111fjt-1 were he1d monthly at the 5choo1 with a K'Z1I'1C1y oi' p1'op1'.111'1'::- The main activlty fo1'1he year was t1'1cir1,1'1p1,o Chuago for two days. The IT131T1pl,1I'pO5E of the tmp was to Ylsli the THICTIIAIIOIIBT Liveslouk Show. FIRST ROW: E, Rogers, P, Wmu, Mr, Jolmwm, D, llukluu, R, EHWOII, SECOND R K, Mcyur, G. Carnes, I. Durlcpm, E. Gl1ba.'Yl, 1. Ydgvr. THIRD ROW: R, HC1111. : Sprmgur, I, lmul. ABSENT: D. Aunlr, l.. D,1w15o1n, D, Il 111v wr, D, Folmfur, , .una l 9 Cb N' .pig Sponsored by: DR. WEINLAND Ossian, Indiana ll W A .A - :I Y A' , V' , 1 '-Plvfl WE.. r-Yr. F'.fQ'f'r 5r' A F: All E IC A ll 0Lll LACE Abby ....... Martha Brewster. . Q Teddy Roosevelt . . . . Jonathan ..... Dr. Einstein. . Rev. Harper. . Elaine Harper. . Mortimer. ., . Meg ..... Janet .ou.. Officer Klein. . Officer Brophy . Officer O'Hara. . . Mr. Gibbs .... Lieutenant Rooney. . . . Mr. Witherspoon., . . . Phyllis Cvinzel Carol Snider Roger lsnogle Merlin Dettmer David Hoover Donald I-Ieckley Alberta Dettmer Danny Confer Joan Miller Barbara Shaffer Torn Somers Terry Clark Tom Jesse Butch Wickliffe Leroy Dawson Robert Elliott Narrator ..... . Phyllis Schnepp Prompters ...... ...., ..... . . 9 . .Carolyn Andrews, Evangeline Bridges The Class of 1952, presented a three act comedy Arsenic and Old Lace , by Joseph Kessebring in the high school auditorum, on February 6, and 8, 1951, at 8 o'clock. It was under the direction of Mr. Gerwig. The play took place in Brooklyn, New York, where two lovely old ladies lived The ladies' hobby was putting old people out of their misery, by sneaking arsenic in their food. Also a bit of romance took place between Elaine and Mortimer. nw rg-rg r- j riff- f'-'ff r' 'fp gn Q. Mr. Gilbreth . Mrs. Gilbreth Ernestine . . Frank . . Jackie . Dan . Bill . Fred Ann . . Lillian . . . Martha . . . Mrs. Fitagerald Dr. Burton . Joe Scales . Miss Brill. Larry . . Prompter . CHEAPER BY THE DOZE CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN The Junior Class of 1951 pres- ented a play on November 6 and 7 called Cheaper by the Dozen, directed by Miss Vilna Smith. The play was about a family which had 12 children. The father had his hands full indeed, but you must admit he did a good job in keeping his family in order. His biggest problem was Ann, who was determined to go out with boys and dress like other girls. . . Boyd Byerly . Marilyn Moser . .Roberta Ross Max Baumgardner . . Bobbie lmel . Leonard Taylor . Roger Carnes Jerry Van Meter . . . Carol Lee . Carol Heckber . Sandra Elzey . . Pat Sorlie . . Lynn Yager . .Wayne Arnold Erma Lou Rodda . .Jerry Duncan . . Joyce Corn 1 WE AEE PREPARE E ,-.- X fi.'Ef,JX as N x, L E 5 ,,yJ54f E 1 IN 0UR PORT I A A U Sponsored By: SUMMERS MOTOR SALES Ossian A' 5- Phone IOO OSSIA WI S CIIUNTY IIFTBAII CIIAMPIII HIP :9,q9.,N,g,5' x I, V FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT D Hoover L Hunter T Jesse B Bryan G Arnold SECOND ROW Ixl Baumgardner T Clark B Byerly P Wrtte B Gexsel D Graft THIRD ROW Coach Mr Andes B Bauermelster W Graft R Carnes 'I' Somers B Wrckhffe B Dalton D Confer Prmclpal Mr Benson The Oss1an Bears won the 1951 Wells County Softball Champ1onsh1p by beatlng the L1berty Center I..1ons ln a two of a three game ser1es Osslan ended the regular season wlth a record of flve wlns aga1nst one loss so by wmnmg the play oif they had a fmal season record of 7 w1ns agalnst Z losses Bob Dalton was the team s leadlng h1tter w1th an even 500 average by whack mg our 9 h1ts 1n 18 trmps to the plate He was also the leadxng p1tcher rece1v1ng cred1t for alb 7 w1ns whlle bemg charged w1th both losses Boyd Byerly was the team s leadmg long ball h1tter, he led the team 1n homers w1th 7. O Compllments of Y ERS BARBER SHOP . -r ,---X - ':- 1-E-.A 'dvi ' , , , 2 is? .- . ' , , -'Z 5. 1 - 131 I Q V . ' ,1-r .-5 . I - , 'f 2-. 1 'I 1 ,f , ' ' . tb tiff? f' If z ,I ' if .p . .,. .AS 11' ,. L ' 13 X I-I Pa r . I .Ja- ' 1 Qjj, ,ii ' I ,Q 'L , rpg, , I 4.4 , - I .his H 1 I: .Qty .' gf,'Y -' A ' - 1.-I'x 1.Ev' .,f I g--x-' B r 3-:Sf-A X , g-fag:-1 I ' .5 QI- I ff .L-hy. ,W . 1:-,.ii,,' I -' ' I : . , . , , . , . , 1 - . - . - . - . - . - - I . - -C - , - . - v - v - . - v . . , . . ! , . . . Y ' I , . . I . . PLACE Jackson Hoagland Bluffton Bluffton Petroleum Elmhurst Bluffton EVENT 100 yd dash 220 yd dash 440 yd dash 880 yd dash Mlle run Shot put Pole Vault Broad Jump I-hgh Jump 880 yd relay Mlle Relay 50 yd dash l95l TR CK PAR T IC IPANT All county schools two way Lancaster meet Osslan meet Oss1an Adams Central Two way postponed ram County Meet R ECORD HOLDER Werlmg Johnson Double Byerly Bushee Johnson Johnson Werltng Double Clark Double Sample Johnson Sprlnger Wxckllffe Borror Bushee Sanford Sample Most pO1nts one season Don Johnson 120 3f4 50 STANDING Second Ftrst Second Second Flrst Second TIME HEIGHT YEAR OR DISTANCE 105 236 543 2 0 441 4 8 11 mm mln 9 sec 1948 MAIN CLEANERS Bluffton Indxana FIRST ROW R Herman T Clark B Byerly D Ault M Baumgardner SECOND ROW Mr Benson Pl'll'1C1Pdl T Jesse L Dawson R wlckuffe D Hoover Mr Andes Coach BLUFFTON PR INTERY Bluffton Indlana OSSIAN HIGH SCHO0L PH 0 1 l 5 5 1 1 L iv E 5 95514, 53 J , 'N BS 55 H4 45gQ5S!,2g, 4' if r- Frm Rom Dale Craft, Terry Clark, Don l-leckley, Boyd Byerly, Paul Witte, Coach, Harry Andes. Second Row: Larry Hunter, Tom Jesse, Jerry V..nMeter, Max Baumgard- ner, Principal -- Mr. Benson. VAR ITY The Bears started the season in fine style as they defeated Petroleumg then they began their ups and downs. They lost to Hoagland, beat West Union, bowed to Lancaster, defeated Lafayette, lost to Roanoke, upset Hartford, lost to Elm- hurst, and next defeated East Union and Liberty in succession. Ossian was favored as a strong contender for the county championship, but they were defeated by Jackson. The Bears returned to seasonal competition by defeating Berne, lost to Bluffton, and regained their winning ways by beating De- catur Catholic, Avilla, Lancaster, and Rockcreek. They dropped a close one to Huntington Twp. and ended the season by whipping Geneva. Ossian entered the sectional tournament with high hopes of winning the coveted crown. Things started off fine as the Bears won a thriller from Chester and added a tingling victory by nipping Jackson, but then the walls came tumbling down as they dropped the big one, the final game, to Bluffton. Thus came to an end the 1951-52 season with a record of 14 wins and 8 losses. Sponsored by CRON SCHOOL PICTURES Ft. Wayne, Indiana 56 -,r ' -3 -- f' 1 1 r l ' ll .. 5 1 . : ' ! ' I , ' ' U 13 ' ' I-'rr i i ,gr..f -it i ku . -E -ri V .W gf, , U .. -Q , S 3 4 , Q, G R3 , Al l A iii Eff B 251: fi' X A giitffi v if-9 J' First Row. D. Todd, I. Rnpriglit. Second Row Mr. Andes, Cnacli K. spencer, R. Bryant, B Geisel, N. Werling, Mr, Benmn, Principal. lliird Row: B. Bryan, G, Hilxrnierl XV, Graft, I G. Ixlarquardt, G. Baucrmeister, V. Scherrer, 9 streak before being defeated by Elrnhiirst. They came back to win twr in succc sion, but they couldn't regain their winning form lcr laI1Q and ended the season with 13 Won 5 lost record, for a very successful season. Ey playing nn the re serve squad, the boys gained valuable experience TEDDY BEAR The Cubs started off the seas-cn with a bang by piling up a seven garne winning ag, 5 t - f The Teddy Bears couldn't get started this seasf.-n. They won only cne game L' in nine starts. The boys were small and inexperienced, next year perhaps theylll S find the range. :,' 5 ., :. ,.' gy. ij!,?, re, 5.51. h'dR: . ,rx ,. y,N.BniB..Iliol- 1:5 ' 'A L A G . If - ' , 1 l . X X rf 5 D ll ,99 l 1 First Row R bomert R MCDOL1 all Qecond Row B Ewarl D iouni, B Doniehx L Soil ar T ir ow Mr Bcnbon rincipal Woodward T Iakuva rlw 'Nll land Mr Ande2 Coach Tk, I i. BA KETBALL QUAD l95l-52 y 4 TBZRY CLARK Three years on varsity. clever drihbler, hard driving guard with a variety of shots which rnade hun tough to guard. Senior 5' Il lf2 . DONALD HECKLEY Three years on varsity. Tough rebourrder, accurate one hander from floor, capable pivot man, Senior 0' 5 1f.1 . TOM .JESSE Four years on varsity. Good set shot, good play maker, hard driving guard who can hit with either hand. Senior 5' 7 1f4 . BOYD BYERLY Tivo years on varsity. Tricky pivot man with very accurate hook shots, good feeder Junior if. PAUL WITTE Two years oi. :arsity Gained experience xitally needed. Should be r .aged off boards t. irnryg his third year as well as a good scorer. Junior o' 3 Ml . DALE GRAET One year on varsity. Very tricky handing, off from pivot should be big asset to '52'55Ii3:1IIl. Junior 5' II i!.1, . JERRY VanlNIETER One year on varsity. Accurate set shot, good play maker, very hard worker defcnsiyely -- a boy to watch in his last year of high school. Junior 5' S I!2 . RCGER CARNE5 First year on varsity he excelled as playmaker preferring assists to point making Figures high in coach's plans for '52-55. Junior 5' 9 1f'4 . MAX BAUMGARDNER First year on varsity and a standout for his play making, and scoring abilities. Dribhles equally well with either hand and shoots only per- centage shots. Junior 5' IO lf'4 , LARRY HUNTER V First year on varsity. Very good defensively and an excellent shot from floor. Sophomore 5' o . Sponsored by DR. T. J. SCOTT Cptometrist Bluffton, Indiana 5 , ,fs v5 Aix , Q 7 X . ,J ,- X ,-Y 1 s , ,vi f it . -I gtggsjjf X 54 gn. r 4 xx ' v X '1 I 5 The yell-leaders were Edgar Gilbert, Barbara Hiser, Sandra Elzy and Butch Wickliffe, YELL-LEADER 60 C01-lCH. AND STUDE T MA AGER i The Student Managers have aided, Mr. Andes, greatly in the 51-52 season. David Hoover was I manger for the first team, while I Gene Arnold took the job for the Cubs. Sponsored by: OSSIAN LOCKER PLANT Ossian, Indiana I 1 2 .1 sr! vkzggl J x-f ff- - 44 77' 4 nf- .fxn 'u:.-v':n1,L- -C -.4 A -., ' N' -, Y N' 'ivy 'mfr' - -f V' flj . . ,-f 'V Flu '1'4'YlUlpy ' --' V PQ -'ff ,-,,..-'v .7 ., Q---rw 'I E, ,, V f, Y ww, ,Q-.f 1 . . '- ' e -4' f ,.- l , l -I 1 IJ Q--f' f.. 8- 189:12 -:JU--QP ?lP wwf-vfsjs-1 -112 'I b P 'ff-1 1-a',9Qi'3 1,, A .l ,c mfmw ffl lla EW ADDITIO The yum' Sl-52 has sl-on many chdngof, take place at Ossian High School. The ony- xv: are mont proud ol, l1OVVl'X'Lfl', is our new kitchen, shown in picture l. Piutuxw .l and 5 givc you un idea of our daily school lunch System. Sponsoredby WARE BAKER CO. Bluffton, lndlana 62 K S N W1 ni X 1 V x M, .1 M . F.'l .iq W wiv-' SCHOOL TPIHASLRER Mr-. I-iam:-11 BUS DRIVERS I. Duncan, F. Tlnelc, H. Suahl, A. Lawn, C0016 K. Mechllng, C. Mlller, C. Fenton, J. Hal- V. Quackunbnm, J. Hn pu r h field' R. Woodard. Woodu'.ard, R. Andrgws. LW! YYIESX fr- -z - Q-0-1- P ' ' '- sf Mr r if F REWELL The time has corne for L15 to depart frorn the l-LiZTlllCLTl1Ctllh of Oesian Hlgh School. As we part frorn our fatttlty ftncl fellow clabsmen, the Challenge ofthe lltture 15 before us. Upon leavxng we wish to extend our appreciation tw all the teachers who have guxclecl L15 through our 12 vearrl, cspecmally to our sponsors, Mrs.. Kattell, Mr. Lee, and our principal, Mr. Benson. ftnfz Mr. l,t'C TWELVE YEAR SENIOR5 UND ROW: R. Wtckltfft, E. Young, C, Andrews, C, Sutdur, P. Schttc B, Dtll, T. Somt-rs, Our Ttachcr, hll5SlXl3llllCIlSlTl1lll, T. Iussc. xi 'r g,, IARONT ROW: B, Elltot, D,AuIt, D. Cottfcr, D, Hoover, T, Clark. SEC' G0 HOR ' MARKET Ossian Yoder BETZNER HARDWARE Ossian, Indiana Phone 9 SUNIER 81 LOCKWOOD, INC. General Insurance Including Life Bluffton Phone 1500 TOWER SERVICE STATION R. D. Woodward, Prop. STAHLHS GROCERY Shell Gas, Groceries, Meats. Phone Toscin 8 on IZ Junction, 1-224 SURGE Dairy Equipment Store Corvin Briner Phone 954 Bluffton Indiana Buick-Oldsmobile -Pontiac Sales and Service GOODIN MOTOR CO., INC. J. I... Goodin ZZ5 W. Market Bluffton, Ind. ALLEN-WELLS COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION Owned By Those We Serve EM BE - 'xvgcram Fee, - sp IRECA , Ossian Indiana rs Us rch THE rcrchc CON'l'EN'l'S Introduction Faculty Grade School Jr. High High School Activities Sports Co-W orkors SPONSO N H.-XBIG Si SON TRUCKING Roxana Square Dancing Phone 113 Bluffton, Indiana Every Wed. and Sat. night Stone, Gravel, and Fill Dirt THE HAYLOF1' K, A v V W. W, ,-XRCHBOLD N' 1 we oi Hoagtano , A . , , Insurance -xe:::zz:z:oe..zt1o:is zo: ce.eb:-ations , K A, , All Stock Companies .ana reunion' .1vai.a::le Ossian Indiana SNL f'EI AL'l AXT ,. U X 'L X 1-:Linen ZU1-.RCHER A mood Place LO L-.at Ossian-ng-Phone ISW Liar? I :' , - H, ., xet Nt get ,h Stone Sand Gravel 1- -uzrt in Indiana GRETCHEN'S F.-XSHIONS Visit the SNACK BAR Teenage and Wonien's Apparel We are always open 123 So. Johnson St. Bluffton Indiana Bluffton Indiana MASTERSON--TYNDALL CC. Clothing and Shoes for Dacl and Lad Blllffi-DD Indiana MOSER IMPLEMENT CO. Dealers For New Hollen Bailer Allis-Chalmers, New Idea, Dunham Farm Equipment Bluffton Indiana LINN AND SAURER Exclusive Home Furnishings A Good Place To Buy Furniture and Appliances Bluffton ' Indiana SOUTH SIDE ROLLER MILL State Pilot Feed M. C. Henline M. S. Henline Phone 1508 l STUCCG STE-.TQOII ' Cxty Service l Gas fJll lee Cream and Grocer-Les Oper. Saniays Pnone 76-C Qssian, Indiana P,OE'S H.i.P,D4-V.i.P,E ....Eff?'1C21. .:'.D3lliI'x1E5 General Hardware Yoder, Indxare Qssi fl r KREIGH 81 HOOVER Jeiersan S. IO6 OSSIAN, INDIANA Compliments 3 UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP Corxplirnents Cornogrne Zvi.-...- ,Inu LLIQ SYPPLQI' 1 HOOVER'S BARBER SHOP Junction l-224 1 253.22 oazzxaoiss A I May We Serve Yo 7 Flowers for allO:eas1ons. Compllments of 1 Potted Plants--Cult :lowers I Latest Corsage Design HUNTER STANDARD SERVICE Phone 6-R on Ossian Yoder Indiana l Z Mile west of Bluffton Road l i 1 THE RADIO SHACK Expert Radio and Television Service , Complunents Public Address System For Rent M- A. DAVIDOFF, M. D' 406 North Jefferson Street , . Osslan Indlana Phone 117 Ossian Indiana WI-IITES DRIVE INN State Road l -- Yoder Road Phone -- -- 6-M L. L. BENDER fx CO. Electrical, Plumbing Sr Mill Supplies Phone 130 Bluffton, Ind. THE DELUXE CAFE .208 South Main Street illuffton Indiana Compliments SQUARE DEAL CLEANERS 3--Hour Service--3 Bluffton, Indiana Phone 198 SUDDETI-I AUTO WRECKING CO. New and Used Automotive Parts and Equipment N. Main St. Phone lZ :5luffton, Ind. GERBERS LOCKER PLANT Craigville, Indiana JOI-INSON'S MARKET Shell Products On U. S. Highway 224 Tocsin, Ind. Phone l on Z5 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the class VOGUE SHOPS, INC. Ladies Apparel of 1952 ALLEN COUNTY HATCI-IERY 103 South Main Street and Bluffton Indiana BREEDING FARM Phone 830 Ossian, R. 1 I Phone 196-I-I For Health and Enjoyment Roller Skate BELL'S RINK 30-Z4 E. of Ft. Wayne VANILLA -Qnnununnnnun GRADE A MILK AND DAIRY PPODEKTS VITAMIN IQOINIlfI'fETQIfED PASTEURIZED MILK CIIOCCLATE MILK E3UTTERMILPi FOI-'FEE CIE,-RINI COTTAGE CHEESE CHANGE DRINK BUTTER AND CHEESE NIGHT TELEPHONE -IOQ-VJ Tekphoue IZO TcIcpI1Quf- CENTRAL DAIRY A GOOD PLACE TO SHOP -gs , e -fd. ' 1. -T A re- ff ' s-fs-Q-9 t -f a ' , U v Il n..i....1.-m-i We offer everything in home furnishing Custom Built furniture Bedroom furniture Reupholstering of old furniture Dining furniture Custom built kitchen cabinets Venetian blinds Custom built breakfast nooks Bendix console radio Custom drapery and cornice Floor coverings Gulbransen Pianos Necchi Sewing Machines 1 mile north of Bluffton on State Road 1 Open Tuesday to Saturday Evenings--Phone 524 V flfffnff See the ' IDMPANVV GLOBE HATCHERY unnunu ununu for O 24th Y Philco ur earMa ta Pullorurn Clean Hoover Begdii Large Type White Leghorns N. I-l. Reds . White Rocks Barred Rocks Chix Samsonite Luggage Youngstown Kitchen D ,d L H b M . R d avi . a egger anon anges an Phone 130-B ossian, indiana Water Heaters Bluffton Indiana SPRINGER THE OSSIAN JOURNAL FEED AND SUPPLY Always your home town Purina Chow Maytag Appliance s newspaper Ossian Indiana WARE BAKER C0. Goodyear Tires lnternational Harvester Trucks, Farm Machinery, Refrigeration Cadillac Motor Cars Bluffton, Indiana Phone 533 We Don't Mean to Crow o Stop At E E Place to Eat Go Away Pleased IPI Mc loavyankc l7oH.' JSEFUA me enmssr can mn sum XY ' 1 an - URBA CITY GARAGE CO. Q asian, Indiana DR. E. S. SHADDY D , Compliments ,, anim , vERA's BEAUTY SHOPPE Phnne ID Ossman, Ind. WERT BARBER SHOP Ossian, Indiana MAI-INENSMITH EROS. OSSIAN Coal, Trucking STATE Phone 95-M BANK Ossian Indiana ERS by-L1 YEARBOOKS MYERS AND C0 INC TOPEKA KANSAS S 9 1-. 'mix XTX v ,X I CASS TYPING SCENE One of the most usual courses found on the sophomore schedule is typing I. Some of the commercial courses offered at Ossian High are ' shorthand I, bookkeeping, Commercial arith- metic and secretarial practice. MUSIC JOURNALISM Almost any time of the day Once a month the journalism when you enter OHS you can class checks over the gally proofs hear the blending of VOiCe5 fl-0111 of Beart Facts fllaterial are our music department, received from the printer. si 35' y.f. , , 1, ..,w -Q ' fn...Lf., r I 1 '---w:n'41,1' N . ,rm ,.. ' ,,. ' ,cfm - -, .',.,:,,' nw. , 1 .,. ,.'. vs ' '.1gY-,,'f '.J.f . .1 ff '- -' , .2 .ng-, f, - ,.,, .v.- , -4 .gf .-,vvr i'N 5,' ., t7 11E 1 41'Qf12'AI':'-'.': 2':- w:ffN1'. 331: 1, 'Z-5' 72?'..,-wr' lx-EH lx 's.f.1'-'ffgfL-'AL f':'1f'. 1.::,1,',5-' :fx -1- ' S'-, A: H52 f,,. , , .. .Y 1. ,,N.,,,x I , .,, U A ,1.4.Lx, ,, : M'-H. HH. :Q I, K rn,- ,,, . ,sn I, I .-,,,-,. r, v., . '.f,' 1, fi L :M 1., , ff, ',-' '-',' -N. .A I . 4 in ,y .. 1 . L .. - A ..v, I' .-gay. X ft' ' f . J. 1 r ,,. I.-, ,, I . X 17.7 ,,. 9. .19 J .1 15.-:I