Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

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OSCAR GEISEL Manchester College Huntington College Indiana University RUTH HOOVER Ball State Teachers College Tri-State Teachers College HELENA MAHNENSMlTH Winona Lake Teachers College Tri-State Teachers College Ball State Teachers College ESTHER SHADDAY Central Normal College Extension Work from Terre Haute NORMAN COZAD Huntington College Indiana University ESTHER CARNALL Ball State Teachers College CYNTHIA HUMPHREY indiana University CHARLES FULLHART University of North Dakota Colorado State Ball State DOROTHY WEST Ball State Colorado University JOANN HARRAI-I Ball State CECIL D. COLEMAN Ball State Purdue University DORIS COBLENTZ Butler University NORMAN GUARD Syracuse University University of Kentucky Michigan State University HARRY ANDES University of Illinois Indiana University ERMA COAK Defiance College Indiana University Extension ROBERT HARROLD Ball State University of Southern California LORRAINE MEAD Indiana University BeriauIt'ScI'1ooI of Expression Enioyin' your vacation? SP 5 2 2 ,. I 4' .,-: af. l I- 0 I. ' ii ' F . 4 v-my . I X -'vm ov .... Q 'a T Q. L . ' 'XQX if , .,?9s'?' vw-Q1 '. as Q , W , Y ,, 9 CVE. .V av., --,:v::-,V.-x -.- ,Z I '31 an 1 I., .... ..t. I 1 4 at fa J' .X , W III L .Q ,. , rf w Yi we xxx K 'Y 'iam fl LARRY FULLER was chosen by a stu- dent vote to receive the Good Fel- lowship Award ot T954-55. He also received the American Legion Goodfellowship Award for the boys at the close of the year. LINDA SMITH was the winner ofthe county Rotary Speech Contest. She also participated in the district con- test. Her speech was entitled THE APPLICATION OF THE FOUR WAY TEST OF OUR AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. I f- .- sz -1-'Nfl' 1' I 3- rc I' T53 ' '.,-' Q CAROL MYERS received the Ameri- can Legion Goodfellowship Award for the girls at the end of the school year of 1954-55. TOM WOODWARD was the winner Our D.A.R. Good Citizen tor the of the American Legion Oratorical year 1955-56 was CAROL FOLLIS. Contest. His oration was entitled She was chosen by the seniors and THE FRAMING FATHERS. faculty for dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, Bw H, 4' - .,,,, 5 fl l L B l ,sa 'fl ll 55' OUR COOKS OUR BUS DRlVERS Mrs. Woodward Koons Melclwing Fred Tlwlele Mrs, l-loopengardner Cllfford Fenton Tag Miller Mrs, Ouackenbosh Ivan Duncan Walter Werling Blll Roemblke Arnold Sclwueler Howard Stahl Jlm Hatfield OUR CO-WORKERS HELPED US OUR JANITORS Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lindernann Mr, and Mrs. Carl Buntung I' R Taste' st T l T? 5-Flag W Q OUR LIBRARIANS Miss Glass l f, Bonnie Reed 1 Pat Glass tl Janet Shadday to A Oaene Merrill Linda Roe-back WS Page Sponsofed by TOWER SERVICE STATION ZANESVILLE LUMBER AND SUPPLY CO. g 224 and 14 Zanesville, Indiana K 'lQ5lanCl, lndlafla I7 STudyin', huh? tif A Typical leisure moment in The library. 5 ' 'V q:1i.:.. V ft Think iT'lI explode? ' r-r' fe ' hwbmbm. W5 -' Hunt and peck! l i 1 4 iw! - 3 -l'4n flu l'fef ' ' FY 4' '1'. : ' 5 U ? I Ummmmm Good! A 'iii Sponsored by KREIGH I.G.A. il CLASS OFFICERS CLASS SPONSORS President ,,,,,, , , ,, , ,, ,,,,,,,, JERRY SORLIE MISS RUBY GLASS MR. J. MCLEAN BENSON Vice President , ,,,,, BILL DONAGHY Secretary ,,,,,, ,, , , ,, ,,,, ELEANOR SCHUELER Treasurer , ,,,, ,, E, , ROSEMARIE WOODWARD Sergeanrs-ar-Arms V 'f,,,,,, ROBERT REIMSCHISEL ROGER REIMSCHISEL PRESENTING THE SENIORS OF '56 .fx 7 T . bw n. Today We Follow I A Tomorrow We Lead CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and White E White Carnation X. QI IPX S . la ' N f Z lg I-X X, WARREN K. BAILEY Bluffton 'lf Hi-Y 2, 3, Ag Class President 3, Baseball 3, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff A, ALDEN ROBERT MYERS Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4, Operefta 3: Junior Play, Bear Facts Staff 4. ROSALIE ANN FRANKE Bear Facts Staff 4. JERALD MAX SORLIE FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, X Junior Play, Class President 2, Operetta 2, 3, Oracle Staff 4, HiY I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Junior Play, Bear Facts Staff 4. TOCSIN LUMBER AND GRAIN CO., INC. Tocsin, Indiana LARRY WAYNE FE NTON FFA 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Oper- etta 3. ROSEMARIE WOODWARD FHA 3, 4, Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4, Operetta 2, 3, Junior Play, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff 4. ,,-., I H 2. Class Vice President 2, Class President 4, Oracle Staff 4, NORMAN ROBERT BAUERMEISTER Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4. NORMA Lou RINEHART FHA 3, 4, Sunshine 3, 4, Glee Club 4, Class Treasurer 2, Oper etta 2. JOYCE ANN BOWMAN Sunshine I, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, Bear Facts Staff 4, WILLIAM EDWIN DONAGI-Iv Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Class Vice President 4, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff 4, TERRY FREDRIC GRONAU Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, Class Secretary 1, Oracle Staff 4. ANITA ANN LLOYD FHA 3, 4, Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Junior Play, Class Sergeant-at4Arms 3, Yell Leader 4, Oracle Staff 4. LINDA SUE SMITH FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, Junior Play, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff A. BYRON E. GINZEL Ha.Y 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA 3, 4, Baskets ball 2, Track 2, 3, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 'lg Operetta 2, 3, 4. we n-0 JOHNSON'S JEWELRY Ossian, Indiana DANNY LEE MARQUARDT H. Y 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA Lou ROEBACK Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 4 ROGER RAY REIMSCHISEL Class Sergeant-at-Arms 4. SANDRA FAYE SHAFFER Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Class President l, Operetta 2, Bear Facts Staff A. A Class News Reporter I, Operetta 2. 2,'SfQ lf! I- I gf: life ' iff' sa' ' I X.. :E lf' lim les l , rigs., lt: EP' Z5 4 Qt 1 ,fn- , -.F : rs- wi, sq 'CE I 1 ?I . C3 : gi f 5. l 3 ni ' La 'ff la , 'E hi IT. fe A E. ll' ,S 'LS .., . w- Y C. if ,Lf 9: if it LL- la L '-. I5 V5 5:1 lk. ,ov 1' L, Lou ANN ARCHBOLD FHA -Ip Sunshine 2, 3, -1, Band I, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 47 Junior Playy Operena 2 3: Oracle Staff -lg Bear Facts Staff 4. WILLIAM DOUGLAS MILHOLLAND Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 3, -X, Track I, 3, A, Junior Play, Baseball Ag Bear Facts Staff .Ig Oracle Stall -1. HABEGGER GLOBE HATCHERY LEWIS STANDARD SERVICE Ossian, Indiana Ossian, Indiana WANDA LEE WERLING FHA 45 Sunshine l, 2, 3, -1, Glee Club 3. -Ig Junior Play, Class Sec- retary 25 News Reporter 35 Oper- Etta 2, 3g Oracle Staff -I, Bear Facts Staff A. WAYNE LE ROY PAXSON New Haven If Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Track 2: Glee Club 2, 3, .Ig Class Sec- retary 35 Operetta 2, 35 Oracle Staff 4. CAROL ANN ADAM FHA 3, -Ig Sunshine 1, 2. 3, .Ip Glee Club 2, 3, -ig Operetta 2, 35 Oracle Staff .lg Bear Facts Staff -S. ROBERT WAYNE ZAUGG FFA 3. NELDA CHRISTINE KIZER Bluffton I, Petroleum 2, Sunshine 3, 45 Yell Leader 3, -Ip Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff 4. DELBERT PAUL THIELE Elmhurst I, Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 FFA 2, 3, 4. l X I 1 pm , lm mm-.1 RAY LEROY BIBERSTINE Baskelball 3, Track 3, Glef: Club 3, A, Junior Plaf, Operevva 2. ELEANOR MAE SCHUELER Sunshine l, 2, 3, A, Glee Club A, Class Secrevarf 4, Oracle Staff A, Bear Facts Staff A. ROBERT KAY REIMSCHISEL FFA 3, Class SergEan1-at-Arms 4. MARIE LOUISE DEUITCH Bear Facvs Staff A. ,A 1 'Lim ffl? 'K .'., U 'inhabit Yi' Mi , w.. . fi HALL'S DRIVE-IN Fl. Wayne, Indiana ' in-gf-gn.. 112.1-A f - .1,. A--um- VALERA JEAN DETTMER FHA 2, 3, 4, Sunslnme l, 2, 3, 4, Junlor Play, Operewa 2, Bear Facvs Staff A. TERRY DEAN ROEBACK acle Staff A, Bear Facts Svaff 4. THOMAS Bnoorcs WOOOWARD Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, A, Junior Play, Opererra 2, Sludem Manager l, 2, 3, A, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facrs Siaff A. CAROL ANN FOLLus FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Sunshine I, 2, 3, A, Band l, 2 ,3, A, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Class News Reporter 2, Operetta 2, 3, Oracle Staff Ag Bear Facts S1aff 4. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, A, Track l, 2, 3, A, Class Treasurer 35 Operetla 2, Or- :Sf if l L LUTISHA ANN MACKEY FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Sunshine l, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 4, Junior Play, Operetta 2, 3, Oracle Staff 4, Bear Facts Staff 4. ' DON VICTOR DETTNIER FFA 3: Glee Club 3, A, Class Sergeant-at-Arms 3. lf L, EVE'S PLACE Ossian, Indiana BRUCE ALAN JOHNSON Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Class Sergeant-at-Arms 3: Oracle Staff 47 Bear Facts Staff 4. DELORA JOSEPHINE MECHLINO Bear Facts Staff Ag Junior Play, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, A, FHA 2, 3, 4. STEPHEN GARTH EARL Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, 4, 1 Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Class Sergeant-at-Arms 25 Vice President 3, Oracle Staff Ag Bear Facts Staff 4. DORIS ELAINE SPRINGER Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, FHA 3, 4, Glee Club A. NORWIN RICHARD BAUERNIEISTER Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, Class Vice President l. BESSIE JANE DAWSON FHA 4, Sunshine 4. Jr. 'VY Xcvf' TWELVE-YEAR SENICRS First row: Miss Mahnensrnitn,G.Ginze1, R. Reirncnisel, D. Marduardt, R. Biberstine R. Reirnchisel. Second row. R. Zaugg, L. Arcnbold, L. Smith, L. Mackey, J. Bovvrnan C. Follis, R. Woodward. Third row: A. Lloyd, S. Earl, T. Woodward, B. Milnolland J. Sorlie. SENIORS OF '55 Seated. B. Barnhart, G. Benning, C. Houser, C. Simerrnan, T. Studebaker, M Daun, S. Ross, G. Bryant, F. McBride, D. Meyer, B. Meyer, R. Miller, K. Mackey M. Baurngardner, C. DeBoIt, S. Quackenbush, C. Myers, D. Moser. Standing: J Graft, S. Irnel, J. Fosnight, J. Mahnensrnith, B. Strong, L. Wilson, J. Marquardt R. 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Berger, G, Reed, B, Sowards, L, Sirnerman, xv xx M. Mechling, J. Kreigh, C. Eibling. Third row: B. Smith, B. Connett, D. ll Daily, K. Pulfer, J. Fate, J. Hunter, M, Andes. Fourth row1 B. Milholland, M. Johnson, C. Mulholland, R. Rodda, J. McBride, J. Isongle, B. Fenton Fifth row: B. Curry, C. Hilsrnier, D. Caley, J. Kleinknight, J. Trurnbower, J. Krick, G. Carney. Sixth row: J. Jarnes, T. Donaghy, M. Hower, J. Kaehr, S. Woodward, J. Blair, S. Simerman, Seventh row: B. Williams. This page sponsored by MISS HUMPHREY VOGUE SHOPS Bluttton, lndiana DUNCAN'S SUNOCO STATION Ossian, lndiana 1 'C' 3 oo of , .l I4-viz, .n 95'.,o -L kg 1 X15--f .Q-wily. ag-gp' XJ ,-,X i V I ' y 'i fm 3 3 'Y' ,Qi f Wie- --Q 3 - .i 4 , x , 'Cf 1 vt Q-Xl' Y ,fwh Tw B fr ,Q D W T 'L 31' ' V U' MQW' mv not Avuum FOURTH GRADE First row: D. Urshel, S. Gentis, R. Roussey, K. Taylor, L. Connett, R. Berkheiser, D. Houser, Second row: J. Drage, J. Green, M. Mclntire, H. Simerman, H. Meredith, T. Archbold, G, Andes. Third row: J, Glass, C. Weiniand, B. Melching, R, Miller, K. Deam, P. Smith, F. Woodward. Fourth row: D. McCord, R. Huffman, D. Drayer, S. King, B. Miller, T. Kaufman, J, Gerwig. Fifth row: S. Hamman, G. Stoppenhagen, J. Fifer, L. Simerman, D. Smith. This page sponsored by THE CHILDRENS MART Mr. and Mrs. Pettyiohn 206 S. Main Street MRS. SHADDAY Bluffton, Indiana Wf Y if 5 4...- s,.v W' HOME JUICE COMPANY Phone 429, Bluffton, Indiana Phone E-6483, Ft. Wayne, Indiana .f MS + 'I L uw , 1' . V... A 'D 1 S nr , ' , I sf!!! Fx:-L, I Q ' ' MZ V.: j, 'fi I 1, ' '3 , 1 - ,.,- ., . ws , F .1 ws, . 3 -:ES 3: .Oi div of- , Q if if ' , be no 1 . 1- F V. f J Q -- .- -- . ii - ters!! -- Q.. Q W-vii -, ' .-Q-, ' ' 1 . 'U' . QF' V 4 if .f 'Z 'J L' 1: Sr' H L' , ,X Ai Z Q q L- My ul. X N l A J Q L ' lf -1' T :. 'iiq' fix -H , .- - - -in if -r f iff 1 ,.., Et 'Q . b in iw- ,A ..ZV.,:.,, 91- 4, , ' W Q .5 9 5. A ox X 3 Q N, J gn X . 4-s r 1 'Yi Y . . . ' 4 V nf' f ' ', ' ' .. .. 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This page sponsored by GRETCHEN'S FASHIONS For the Latest in Fashions Bluffton, Indiana OSSIAN CANNING CO. Ossian, Indiana MRS. HOOVER M. Close, aw., , I Jr V X I Ifn -FX? 1 X452 .-., ..- I . 6 . Q Y Sf? . . , 37- I I i or 1 ,I .. ,. I .fl f I I At ' I A N .lx I I I I I. I Nvllvv'-' i' Y ff' ua -- in --' 4' pg: I g - ' II- 'irxt w-Ia oc, Q ,ut 'V A e GRADES 1 AND 3 Y' ' . Q ififgii. ' 'nw , i ,i: ,, 4.x, f , 1 gil, v..1:,5.x, .Q .'i ,g6 N,.Q5'w i!?ixv-?',ifQw'1KQ'fgs:j'I'-Qx-,P '. '. g 14 ' 1 .i., H- -A '-, -tg 1,31 J -- -r .w A ' . -5. gl:-ig ' I . I win .. -dir '- I I . 'ri , ff-E. F- . ' ' M, 'zvihf A Q?--If 13.5.4 ' -. I1 fs'-I-I I Q. , 1 ' V38 L ' . I-, 1 , ,. I I , 1 'X x F9-A .- 5. I N Vg ,-3 l V ' ' - . W 1. ., . .. .si 1 ' . 1 -. HI... g- -s. -I z V ' - . ' q it I 4: x N, ' ' I -5. ' - - eg .1 -' vi Q np Nw-'ka V I -.b ,E I . I .. ' 'li I f .vi - T 1' .W LL Y ' X, ' ' I ' A . :Q vl., I, 3 I: if L- I 'A 4 , .1-N ' 1' ik .. K.. 5 . Hg J . Q5 . . 'I nauuwuuncvuls , ' KIITIDC 'I 'QQ' 5 fkgzlf I lg yy I '-s:- X 5' ' K. f hx' x I - Q-.vi .. Af. 4 Q, Y' v-, 1, ,NWT V ,Ii V ,lj u5'.CY'L1 b . 'I wa L . ' ll 'gb-' '4 ,-,Q-1' -. 1 'Ia First row: R. Manns, S. Johnson, G. Affolder, D. Connett, R. Yager, R. Heckley, L. Dishong. Second row: J. Avey, P. Shafer, L.. Bargerhuft, G. Meredith, D. Connett, K. Farr. Third row: R. Bernt, M, Stoppenhagen, D. Eizey, M. Huyghe. Fourth row: F. Jennart, T. Smith, W. Hull, M. Caley, D. Dailey, R. Trumbower, L. Pugh. Fifth row: L. Krick, C. Rychman, T. Welbaum, D. Mackey, K. Barnes, M. Ingle. This page sponsored by A Supervised Swimming Area Operated by THE MARKLE FISH gl GAME CLUB, INC Markle, Indiana MRS. COAK WM. ROEBACK AND SON Ossian, Indiana 1 r is ' - . N I ..-155 Q 7 V L J I aftiizv' ..- ' 'gx pawn- ' fi x l i .I uv 1 .. mgii. -2. fm Ia ' 1 1 . I ' , -vu O K- T . Y , fi, A v,' , .Xxx 1 1, in -Q 1 fgmtinf, I Iv. R f A . I . Q.- i : i. A 1571, .um ESV... . ff-S 5.3 L E. 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I ,TTR M NW X .3 7 f Q ' ' 'S -Q Sw QQ. ' '41 '- ' Nl '5' ' ts , - ,,, 1 -in -. .. Qqikix , . i 'Rx -X .,,Y,. . .. it Y I M f .. Q . vi-3 ' - x ii SECOND GRADE First row: T. Hardin, L. Martz, D. Coates, D. Hunter, T. Pasko, D. Isnogle, D. Droege. Second row: C. Deam, R. Smith, B. Meredith, K. Hoopingarner, R. Miller, J. Mahnensmith, S. Huffman. Third row. M. Urshel, 3 Young, P. Moore, T. Berndt, J. Yager, L. Carn, A. Hunter. Fourth row. M. Hostetter, D. Fuller, J. Le-Master, R. Botts, C. Rupright, D. Merch- Iand, R. Wood. Fifth row. L. Farr, R Lichty, M. Yaney, J. Earhart, S. Heyerly, M. Ryckman, M. Martin. Sixth row: A. Hetrick, 'Xl Clark, T. Hunter, D. Putter, R. Glass. This page sponsored by MRS, CARNALL El-ZEY 3, SON Ossian, Indiana YAGER'S BARBER SHOP wx-lm Ossian, Indiana 30 ' 'i-'-J '6 2 1 L -. , ,K -V .. ,K I - 1 vw v. 1 . 1 fs . i - - ' 'au V ' -ul ' - ,TX 1 I-un I vi i -I , -.,-f' LL A is ' 'iiixiiiii'iii7U'iLL Q i L 7 3 ' 7735 f . 4:5 G 4 im 'A ! 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Phone K-5100 Waynedale, Indiana SHARKEY'S Radio-TV-Appliances Sales-Service Waynedale, Indiana MISS MAHNENSMITH I I GLEE CLUB The Ossian High School Glee Club has enjoyed direction of Miss Dorothy West. a successful year under the Some of their activities were the Christmas program, Christmas caroling, Spring Concert in March, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. D.- Q .. First Grade Music Class This page sponsored by HOOVER BARBER SHOP 224 and l Kingsland, Indiana and GEELS JEWELRY Known for Fine Diamonds Bluffton, Indiana ' 124 SSD JS .1454 ...,..a of ROBED CHOIR The Robed Choir under the direction of Miss Dorothy West was very active this year. Among their activities vvere singing at the Methodist Memorial Home in War- ren, Indiana, the Christmas program, Christmas caroling in Ossian and at the Veteran's Hospital in Ft. Wayne, singing for the Teachers' Institute in February, Union Lenten services, Music Festival in April, Baccalaureate and Commencement. 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C arol Adam-Eleanor Schueler Senior and Faculty ,..... ..............7,,7,,...,.,.e T erry Roeback Activities .,,,,,,,,...,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.....,,,,,,,,Y,,,,,,,,,,, Wanda Werling Business Managers ,,,,,,,,,,,..,., Lou Ann Archbold-Bing Bryan Advertising and Circulation ,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,s,,, Bill Donaghy Wayne Paxson, Bruce Johnson, Rosalie Franke, Anita Lloyd, Linda Smith, Rosemarie Woodward, Valera Detlmer, Jerry Sorlle, Terry Gronau, Warren Bailey, Bill Milholland Photographers L,,L.,se..,,.Ls,,..,,.,...,,,,,, Christene Kizer-Pat Glass Advisors ,..,,,,,LLL ...,,,,, Mr. Benson, Mr. Fullhart We, the Oracle Staff, hope you will enjoy this book that we have prepared through the year. Sponsored by OSSIAN HARDWARE Bill and Mary Diek Ossian, Indiana i l The big wheels. '.i'? Get a good look! R. V 15 ki . ' i.. ...-, iz I ' .-. Pl i Hello, would you like Where's the camera? to buy an ad? Sponsored by CHRONISTER DRUG STORE Ossian, Indiana BEAR FACTS STAFF Editor f,f,ff...-f,ff,,.,4.,,,,.. , ,,,,,,. .,,,,,,,...,. ,,,, R o salie Franke ASSOCl6Te Editor ,,,, YY,,S,YYVYY,-YYY,YYYYV J Qyqe Bowman SDOFYS -,VV7A.A..,.,Vf ...7,.,,7,, S teve Ea rl-Bruce Johnson HUFHOV ..,.. ,.,,,,, T erry Roeback-Bill Donaghy Bill Milholland Lutisha Mackey Exchange ,,,, ,,,,-,,,,,,,-,-,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Treasurer ,,., ..,,,,a....,,,a...,,,,,...aa,,.,,,.,,,, ,,,,, V a lera Dettmer A,..,Carol Adam-Wanda Werling-Jerry Sorlie Warren Bailey Feature .,,,,,,,., ,,,,,,,, C arol Adam-Lou Ann Archbold i..,,Wanda Werling-Tom Woodward Club ,.,,, Art ,,,,,., Ossian Journal ,a,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,A,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,., C h ristene Kizer Reporters ...,,, ..,,,,,,,,,a,,.. Y Rosemarie Woodward-Carol Follis Ruth Wolfe, Linda Smith, Sandra Shaffer, Valera Dettmer, Eleanor Schueler, Marie Deuitch, Alden Myers, Delora through the year. 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Read all about it! Busy, kids? l l Hll'lleI'eS'l'lf'Ig, huh? Say, you read about this? WE, THE SENIQR CLASS of OSSIAN HIGH SCHOCL OSSIAN, INDIANA Present Ihe I 956 QRACLE Ed C IFII A Ed S EI B M L A AhbId Ad MB MFIIh -1 .vo Y TATTLETALE Tattletale, a hilarious three-act comedy was pre- sented by the Senior Class ot Ossian High School, on April I, 1955. It was given under the direction of Miss Ruby Glass. It portrayed how a younger sister can really mix up a peaceful little town and turn it into a turmoil by publishing gossip about the people, who really didn't appreciate it. PLAY CAST PBTTY Y........,.....,....................,,,.,.............,. Carol Myers Ida MBV fff.ff...,,..,,,,..... ...A,.,,..,...,... B elva Barnhart Mrs. Blaine, Mother ..,,, ,,,,,, S ue Ann Quackenbush Mr. Blaine, Father .............Jean Marquardt Isabel .,...,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, Artie ,,--,-,,.,,.,,.,.. Tod ,,,............,.....,. .. Paul Cummings ,,.,.. .. 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A rw , ... -.4 1 9 Qi .4 , Ev . 5 S. 5 .J - D- - .,., .. gag +122 ' S it ONE WILD NIGHT A rollicking three-act comedy, One Wild Night, was given by the Junior Class of Ossian on October 6, 1955 at 8:00 P.M. It was presented in the high school gymnasium and directed by Mrs. Budge Mead. Rodney Dodd, a healthy young man who thinks he is an invalid, and overhearing his doctor talking about a plant of his which is dying, he believes that the doctor is talking about him. He then writes to the newspaper in his hometown and releases the com- plete story of a notorious gangster. How the story turned out amazes everyone. PLAY CAST Rodney Dodd Henrietta , , Jodwillow Aunt Myra Opal Dodd Charlotte Allen , , Dr. Bell , Nurse Trent Ned Steervvell , , Doris Winthrope , Hawkins ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dickens Maribelle Mrs. Rooly , ,, Mrs. Batsom Jade Darnelli ,,,,, James Scorpio , Officer Brayder uf. -, 1 A i , 'XE-..-'S . iii '-'fl 1 J 'aif K it -t ifd' Q r ' or 'l I .. , Bing Bryan Barbara Smith Alden Fries Joan Young Dalene Elzey , ,,,,,, Jim Hostetter Pat Glass Danny Baumgardner LaDonna Smith Robert Manns Fred Schorey ,, Odette Merril Rhoda Sipe Inez Carnes Judy Roeback 7, Jerry Woodward Lloyd Hendricks N 5 hf4g ! Q, X, ' 1 X I my - F- tx, x S 'x I ,i,.. Q . Q-.Jfa 5 -' J! fb . -.k'N, - 1 'L 5' '- s 3 fill GUARD, Director OUR BAND The Ossian Band has continued to advance in their third year of work. The first important event for the year was a change of directors. Mr. Keith Fox who brought the band through the first two trying years of organization and securing uniforms, assumed a full time position at Lancaster Central School where he had been serving part-time. He was succeeded by Norman M. Guard. To start the year under a new director, the band participated in the 4-H Fair parade at Bluffton. Then they went to Indianapolis for the Band Contest parade at the State Fair. Competing with some of the largest and finest school bands in Indiana, Ossian placed 29th out of 83 bands. Next was the Bluffton Free Street Fair where the band placed 7th Qin a pouring rainj out of l3 bands participating. They also par- ticipated inthe Veteran's Day parade in Ft. Wayne. ln addition they brought Santa Claus to town by a parade December 24th, have played for all home basketball games, and Indiana Tech games at Ossian. Six members of the band played solos in the District Music Festival winning one superior, four excellent, and one good rating. BAND MEMBERS FLUTE: Judy Bark. BELL LYRE: Nancy Smith. CLARINETS. Becky Woodward, Joan l-tostetter, Sandra Williams, Karen Rodda, Jackie Weinland, ALTO SAXOPHONES: Carol Follis, Ralph Thiele. DRUMS: Richard Walker, Bob Hoopengardner, Adella Drayer, Sally Shadday. TENOR SAXOPHONE: Tommy Albert. CYMBALS: Terry Reed, BASS DRUM1 Carol Thrasher. CORNETS AND TRUMPETS: Lou Ann Archbold, Alden Myers, Patricia Gallacher, Denny Benson, Denn Wilson. MELLOPHONE- Carolyn Hostetter. TWIRLERS- Linda Smith Rose- Y - - , marie Woodward, Linda Mahnensmith, Joyce Morgan, Barbara Williams, Sue lsnogle, Gwen Andes, Rita Berkheiser, TROMBONES: Elden VanMeter, Georgianna Dawson, DuWayne Studebaker, David Simerman, Larry DeBolt. BARlTONE: John Ginzel. SOUSA- PHONE: LaMar Pasko. 'f NS in EF' 50 Freshman and Sophomore members HI-Y The Creators of High Standards I-II-Y OFFICERS President , ,,,,,,, H N ,, ,. ,A ,, JERRY SORLIE Vice President ,, .,,,, ,,,,, , , ,, BING BRYAN Secretary and Treasurer ,, , DAN BAUMGARDNER Chaplain . ., ,, ,. ,, , TERRY GRONAU Sergeant-af-Arms LLOYD HENDRICKS and BOB PATTEN Sponsor ,,,,.,s,. ,, ,, ,, ,.,,,,, ,, , MR. COZAD This page sponsored by R S 81 M STUDIO Bluffton, Indiana DWIGI-IT'S MIDVVAY SERVICE Hoagland and Poe Road I - P E 1 Junior and Senior Members Freshman and Sophomore members SUNSHINE SOCIETY Biazes a TraiI of Sunshine OFFICERS OF 5.5.5. President ,H ., ,, , , SANDRA SHAFFER Vice Presidenf ,. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, LADONNA SMITH Corresponding Secretary , ,,.,,,,,,, BARBARA SCHULLER Recording Secretary ,,,,, ,. ,,,,, JANICE RUTLEDGE Treasurer ,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, L U T ISHA MACKEY Junior and Senior members This page is sponsored by BLUFFTON PRINTERY Bluffton, Indiana and JOHNLOZ MARKET I Murray, Indiana SI We are The Future Homemakersn- Building Homes for America's Future OW or rl' , .7 f 44' ' 9 .I M' I 5 '92 - on 5 1 u E I TL, 1, Jw 41 , if iv y ' 1, .. J: ' lb O . 4 I ,YPD Q-xx tif 9' X' R F.I-I.A. OFFICERS President ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ROSALIE FRANKE Vice President ,,..A.. .....7,, J OAN YOUNG Secretary ,.....,.. ,,,,,,,,,,, A NITA LLOYD Treasurer YYYYA, ,YY,,,,,,,,,, J ANET SHADDAY Historian ,,,,.,,,, . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, DALENE ELZEY News Editor .,....,. ROSEMARIE WOODWARD Song Leader ,,,,,,.,,A,,,,...,.,,,,. CAROL ADAM Advisor ..,.. . .,.,,,,, . ..... .. MRS. I-IARRAI-I Chapter Mothers ,,,,,,,, MRS. ERVIN FRANKE and MRS. DELBERT YOUNG Y 1 This page sponsored by WAYNEDALE CLEANERS WaynedaIe, Indiana B. A. JOHNSON SHELL COMPANY 52 Tocsin, Indiana I 1 J! - J 7 Freshman and Sophomore I-Iomemakers Junior and Senior Homemakers TERRY REED Peas ' 0 x'T'P -1 RN AX' Q 'LQ '70 - Q 0 ,K Q- Q'CUg,1o FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ., . I 2, . rx 'L' T 4 Q , . , A A J , 4- i ' YT X4 'f . 7 'R K - R T 6 Z gg E,,, . U , PU, .3 F.F.A. QFFICERS President ,,,..,,..,.,.,...,,.,,,, ROGER SOMMERS Vice Presidenf A,..,,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, PAUL LYDY Secrerary .- .,,..,,.. ,.,,,,,,,,,,,, R ALPH THIELE DAVID KIZER Treasurer ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, T E RRY REED Reporfer ,,.,,, ,,,,,,,, M AURICE SPRINGER Sentinel ,,,,,, ,,.. L LOYD HENDRICKS Advisor ,,,,,,,, MR. COLEMAN , 1 LQ This page sponsored by suNiER 8. Locxvvooo, imc. .. X Insurance Service F - k if Ossian Bluffton ' Phone 202 Phone 1500 Ei ww D ALVIN FOLLIS FARM BUREAU Tank Wagon I' I Service Phone Uniondale 42-X Phone Bluffton i345 Bovs' 4-H OFFICERS PfESiClEFIf ..........,.Y,........,,,,,, JOHN GINZEL Vice President .777, .,,..,,,A,,,,, T ERRY REED Secretary-Treasurer VIRGINIA WERLING Song Leader .,.. Adult Leader .... 54 ..........DON HECKBER COLEMAN GIRLS' 4-H OFFICERS President ,,,,e,,,,,,,,,,v,, BARBARA SCHULLER Vice President ............,,.. ROSALIE FRANKE Secretary-Treasurer A,., CAROLYN HILSMIER Health and Safety ......,...., SALLY SHADDAY News Reporter ........ RUTH ANN REINHART Recreational Leader .... SHARON ROENBKE Song Leader e..,.......... VIRGINIA WERLING 1 Adult Leader .,......... MRS. HARRAH 4-H CLUBS Guided by the adult leaders, Mrs. JoAnn I-Iarrah and Mr. Cecil Coleman, the 4-H clubs have had a very successful year. MOTTO: To Make The Best Better SIGNIFICANCE OF EMBLEM: Head, Heart, Hands and Health COLORS: Green and White 'sw N- -7' H l ll -I' 9 dr 'I - if 1, , Between Classes Math Class Virryt Xl J, Q Q nib if . X NEWCOMERS-Bonnie Fralick, Dick Melton, and Coleen Fralick. Q fe , 1 Q--, g :g i2 Y ss l ES-.iff D .'f' i e? - l ' 1 ag g , 5 E--T , QI-L--fl. --3 ,fm-i --, Q Ig 55--ss.: - I 11' 3 K A :M Eli-' -vs'- I 2 S . . - 4 , -, , 2 E, i QOL ,L vi K E , . . . Q - A , ,sim JM' 1l 'F A ' ' A 5' 6 f' v I QV is my A il if A ' ' - 2. iff' fa' of ... I 1 , V X N . ., MEL Shorthand Class Drivers Training Class 55 C ,C as , A s.sl a s U N .C , N ..i, sl TAKES YO PORTS s DN.. . ,...f-- y, , we 'inf t ,,,,, Y... 43' sr? x , .a...+t,t f. f ,ff .,,M r,,.u , ' 2, ,- 'NSW fri' , - .. 1. 5 :- , -. . , , . P' ,vgxggrrn TRACK The '55 track team was a group of high lumping and fast running boys. Ossian placed fourth in the county meet held at Bluffton. Strong lead with the most points followed close by Weisenauer, Earl, and Hendricks. The team was made up of two seniors, four iuniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen. First row: J. Smith, D. Benson. Second row: S. Earl, J. Sorlue, B. Patten. W Ln .. - U 3 ,af 'P W 5 F .fl aT 3 9' 2' A ' 1 T ' .' . Www, tt 2 A ll . .. - f . W ,N . .' gf J - Y in , 4 1 gi, , , T nf. QT .H . . 5 F, 4.2-'H Q 1 YQ I . 1 t ll , .3 'W J. 1-ftwwef QW 1 Third row: T. Roeback, L, Pasko, L. Kumfer, T. Woodward. x L 't x ,fl T A Q. M ' .I wx' sk' 0 cw t H YJ 'T 7 1 :'1i:2fQ??wx f 'P fl Y fi ' hi ,,Q,. ll T' l 5 sw , 0-Mt'-V ,, .f, 1 q ,W , ft A 7. was tm. . .rf ' 1 547' ld - .1 Agftln? wil c ' A : ww 'li ,mi 1 ' t ,X 1 , -, . ts, T g ' J' T 5 ' , V ' Q ,Q . W .. t , ' f Y., - - 1' ,Q -. T -Wim' I I - I ,'e fzigg.-fi 3 9 V' ' . - A -1:-, ' Siva. Q--ig T A -f ' ' , f fs .. s fifi 4 58- gx ' S :QE 1 X ,337 'ff-01'l1sgQ3 l W f . Q ., b 1- -,1 .. v , .. 5 , ,Qt ,ps-.J-' - ..- I i I . ,I-.f V Y If 1, ,,, ' ' I T -ij,-'Tl-7' A ' . .83 at v.1-g: ir.. , c.. .4 5. . r 'Q' 51 'n ' A' ' .' . - - nn. ' , , J s - ,' . - , 4 , . - - r 1 . BASEBALL The '55 edition of our baseball Team was made up of four seniors, five juniors, four sophomores, and Three freshmen. This lot of hard fighting Bears placed second in The county by winning 6 out of 7 games played.The Bears played two ouT-of-county Teams losing to both of Them. First row: H. Andes, Coach, A. Fries, B. Blair, T. Arnold, J. Hunter, L. Hilsmier, J. Mahnensmith, S. Earl. Second row: T. Melching, C. Henry, T. McAfee, D. Baumgardner, L. Patten, B. Milholland, B. Patten, B. Johnson. Injured at the time was D. Van Meter. HX5 'TG -1 , ... R I - . .1 ' -km, - Q 1 A f:.',m ' .' . ' LQFZT' 1 '77 . - ng, .g'2?ff?',t,, ' .ati ,- GQ-4 1-'ish 'T 7 .. . sw .5-.nuxmowsqmnamnvm-sg Back row, left to right: B. Bryan, D. Baumgardner, S. Earl, J. Sorlie, N. Bauermeister, B. Patten, T Gronau, B, Milholland, R. Somers, D. Van Meter, C. Henry, D. Melton, Front row: T. Melching, Mr. Andes, Coach, T. Woodward. This year varsity has shown steady improvement in the fundamentals of basketball. Two seniors and three underclassmen have borne the brunt of the action. Coach Andes is quite optimistic about the teams potential for another year. Over the past two seasons The varsity teams have suffered from lack of size and experience but the coach feels the situation will be considerably im- proved as the good crop of reserve team boys move up to loin the underclassmen of this year's varsity. The Bears will lose: N. Bauermeister, S. Earl, T. Gronau, B. Milholland, and J. Sorlie. 1,7 -ig! lil' l. 1 'V .... ., H , 4 L31 M 'mk,Wr.w,i,,,,, -li . :U xi k :r:'5w N 'rim' M . 'rn T.. M it ms .,.. X My awww' 'v lllffif .,3,,,f' ' .Ltr r 4 . If fi J x f A N , X Sa fe , ! V' ,: x Pifi ij Her? , f J L- N- 2.1 E y 4 X H, DAN BAUMGARDNER Junior . . . Second year . . accurate on drive-in shot . . good set shot . . . guard. JERRY SORLIE Senior . . . second year . . good one handed shot . . forward and sometimes guard. s.., TERRY GRONAU Senior . . . second year . . . good iump shot . . . fine re- bounder . . . pivot or forward. ROGER SOMERS Junior . . . first year . . . good defense. . . guard. NORMAN BAUERMEISTER Senior . . . second year . . . good one-handed corner shot . . . rugged under the boards . . . forward. 4' L A 5- 1 7 L Xi X if ie i J T' 5 fs- N I T j l f I., -N 4 A i .gx A X X SQ 5 W sg-fs !9 f .C STEVE EARL Senior . . . second year . . . good set shot . . . rugged oft both boards . , . forward. ammo BRYAN Junior . . . first year . . .good defense. . . guard, New W...-,..1 Q i. f Y X g .-P253 Gi l -5. 'A Ft- V! 'ggi' .,.i is i N H 'CUE f' Eh ' , W X ,. 'x QSSI4 1 al' iffff- J ax '-:vu I I 1 1 BS BOB PATTEN Junior . . . second year . . 4 good rebounder . . . center. rr--a BILL MILHOLLAND iff- Senior . . . first year . . . good defense off the board, f DAROL VAN METER i if 1 Sophomore . . . second year good drive in shot . . . guard or forward. Xe xv Q 5 - -V f 'Wr't ,.,-'. First row: H. Andes, Coachp J. Burke, J. Smith, L. Hilsmier, J. Hunter, J. Reimschisel, B. Blair J. M Benson, Principal. Second row: T. Melching, J. Dennis, T. McAfee, L. Patten, L. Pasko, L. Kumfer, T. Arnold, T. Woodward. THE FUTURE VARSITY CUBS AND FRESHMEN Both the Freshmen and the Cubs had very successful seasons in basketball tor the year T955-56, and we are looking forward to seeing these boys on the varsity Basketball Team in the next few years. First row: J. Mahnensmith, Ni. Springer, L. Quackenbush, R. Springer. Second row: L. Berl-cheiser, D. Gallmeyer, L. Shutt, D, Hoopengarclner, L. Hilsmier. fn' :JI l,.. .-Hfv. -. ,:,m,,!ivS: ..,,,,g,. +, 9 Q First row. J. Smith, A. Reinhart, D. Woodward, Mr. Cozad, Coach, S. Archbold, D. Woodward. T, Albert. Second row: K. McBride, D. Wilson, L. Geisel, J. Deihl, J. Kleinight, D. Biberstine. Cheerleaders: S. lmel, C. Hamilton, M. Fate, R1 Reinharv. JUNl OR HIGH The Junior High teams have had a very successful year in both basketball and baseball. The baseball ieam were county champs for T955-56. First row: D. Walker, J. Smith, S. Archbold, J. Fosnight, K. McBride, Mr. Cozad, Coach, D. Wilson, D. Woodward, J. Woodward, A. Reinhart. Second row. S. Arnold, T, Kaehr, L. Geisel, J. Deihl, T. Johnson, D. Milholland. lv -1- ff., -uv -- t. . it-i ,. YELL LEADERS Through the basketball season our yell leaders were greatly appreciated for all the hard work they put forth to cheer our teams on to victory. This year a new plan for yell leaders was tried at Ossian. With the Varsity yell leaders we also had two Junior Varsity yell leaders. This plan worked very well. Also, in choosing the yell leaders, the girls tried out individually instead of in groups. Left to right: C. Kizer, B. Isnogle, L. Rupright, L. Smith, B. Schuller, A. Lloyd. .. ,s:1'-,M . - -rw an-',,....-1 iwghv Nw.. 4 K Ii ' -V,-1-.. ,,,,-A .ei ,,,, lf! W .fb K. ff! K' ,44?' f. Q, in-1' 1 .5 4 R R . 56 K V l l Mi in ' . tk !! I- 4 MR. HARRY ANDES MR. NORMAN COZAD A friendly grin, a fighting spirit, a iolly disposition, quiet, enthusiastic, that's our coach Harry Andes. He is not only a friend and leader of the players, but of the student body as well. ' ' ' ' h. H lso helps Coach Norman Cozad has done very well with the tumor hug e a out with the high school. h ear of service to Ossian's varsity Tom Woodward is completing his fourt y teams. His efforts have been greatly appreciated by his coach and the players. Ted Melching has served capably as varsity Assistant Manager for two years. The student managers keep extensive records, maintain equipment, clean ' ' ' sar but seldom showers and loc spot lighted chores. ker rooms, and assist an a multitude of other neces y This page sponsored by MARV BAUERMEISTER URBAN GARAGE Shell Oil Agent Ossian, Indiana Ford Dealer Ossian, Indiana Phone Ossian Operator ':-11' . x, ,1-.... .,i. -- 1. HROUGH THE YEAR AT O.H.S TABLE 0F CCNTENTS Opening People Activities Sports pages 1-12 13-36 37-54 54-67 GRADE A MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Vifamin A Homogenized Pasfeurized Milk Chocolafe Milk Bu'H'ermiIk Coffee Cream CoHage Cheese Orange Drink BuHer and Cheese Night Telephone I335 GERBER'S CENTRAL DAIRY BLUFFTON, INDIANA 230 WEST MARKET CompIimen+s of FRYBACK'S ICE CREAM Try Our Creamy Premium Ice Cream a+ Our SI'ore or aI' Your Favori+e Dealer INDIANA'S TRULY FINE ICE CREAM Phone I29I Soufh Main EXI. BIuffI'on, Ind. FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Safety Service Courtesy Members F.D.I.C. IOI SOUTH MAIN PHONE I5 BLUFFTON, INDIANA GOSHORN MARKET osslAN AND YODER INDIANA CompIImenI's of LINN 81 SAURER BLUFFTON, INDIANA THE PLEASANT INN Good Home-Cooked Food and Pies Engage Your Dinner Pariy A PIeasan'r Place 'Io Ea+ UNIONDALE, INDIANA PHONE 5-0 PAU LIN E'S S PO RTSWEA R I I I Souih Johnson BLUFFTON, INDIANA MOSER SUPER SERVICE CompIeI'e One-S'rop Service Marion and Markei' SI'reeI's Phone 300 BLUFFTON, INDIANA JOHN W. CARNALL 84 SONS General Insurance AbsI'rac+s BLUFFTON 2OI-2-3 UI'iIi+y BuiIcIing Phone 82 PIKE LUMBER CO., INC AKRON, INDIANA I904-I956 Le+ Us Pay You Top Cash Prices for Your Timber Complimenfs of DR. J. T. SCOTT BLUFFTON, INDIANA BIBERSTINE ELECTRIC CO. EIec+ricaI Plumbing ancI Heafing JUNCTION ROADS 224 AND I BI LL'S GRI LL DINNERS -LUNCHES Complefe Foun'Iain Service Cour+eous and Prompi' Service Is Our MoHo PHONE 68I BLUFFTON, INDIANA EAT RITE RESTAURANT Ma and Pa CoverdaIe 28I2 L. HUNTINGTON RD. WAYNEDALE, INDIANA Phone H-03289 CompIimen+s of THE UN ION DALE LUM B ER CO. UNIONDALE, INDIANA TOCSI N GARAGE Tocsin, Indiana HOMER DAILEY, Proprie+or CRAIGVILLE GARAGE EIeva+ors Fires+one Aufo Tires Trac+or Tires Field Sprayers and Chemicals A Complele Line of Appliances STAHL'S HOME STORE GAS, TIRES GROCERIES, ICE CREAM 224 and I Kingsland, Indiana PHONE 66 CRAIGVILLE, IND. HQWER GEIGER'S RADIO TOOL AND CUTTER emmolme AND APPLIANCES G.E. and Zenifh Television Plumbing-Healing-Wiring PHONE 4IJ ZANESVILLE, IND. New or Re-Grinding Zlfz Miles So. Ossian S'ra+e Road No. I PHONE IO3K OSSIAN, INDIANA I.H.C. Farm Machines Infernafional Trucks Cadillac Cars WARE BAKER CO. BIufHon, Indiana MOSER OLIVER SALES Oliver Finesi' in Farm Machinery Kiwanee Disks and Elevafors Simpliciiy Garden Tracrors PHONE I575 W. SILVER ST BLUFFTON, INDIANA ,,..,5'n- - w, ,af ,S '2vv--?'-.f. ,wa .V vawafcvclzzp 57'-bw-1, fuvffv, rmfx' ran' .v- 'fx-fr v -.--11-www THE YOUTH SHOP 27I2 Lower Hun+ing+on Rd. WAYNEDALE, INDIANA Phone K-5700 InfanI's, Boys, and Girls' Clo+hing 'ro I4 MARY ELLEN GLASS-Owner BOWMAN'S GARAGE ossIAN, INDIANA DR. E. S. SHADDAY DENTIST Phone 75 Ossian, Indiana WRIGHT'S GOLF RANGE Minia'rure Golf Baseball and Soffball BaH'ing Golf Equipmen+ 5200 BLUFFTON ROAD FT. WAYNE, INDIANA Soufh Wind Farm Your Neighborhood Forisfs RUFUS BECK, Proprie'ror Yoder, Indiana OSSIAN, INDIANA Breeders of I'he Meal'-Type Hog I'he LANDRACE STEURY BOTTLING CO. HEART CLUB I-IIRES DOUBLE COLA Bluff+on, Indiana Phone 676 ComplimenI's of KROGER STORE BLUFFTON, INDIANA GREENWOOD CH RYSANTHEMUM GARDENS MRS. MARVIN DONAGHY Growers of Perennials and Cui' Flowers OSSIAN, INDIANA R. R. 2 MASTERSON TYNDALL CO. CIoI'hing and Shoes for Dad and Lad BLUFETON, INDIANA SWISHER LUMBER CO., INC. 703 W. Wabash Sfreei' BLUFFTON, INDIANA Phone I3I3 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Home Owned by C. D. Bu+Ier ZI7 WEST MARKET STREET BLUFETON, INDIANA TONNER INSULATED MILK BODIES COMMERCIAL BODIES S+a'I'e Rd. No. I Sou'rh Phone 3OI Blufffon, Indiana GERBER FURNITURE BLUFFTON, INDIANA The Fines+ in Home Furnishings' W. W. Pete ARCHBOLD Insurance OSSIAN, INDIANA Phone I7I SUDDETH AUTO WRECKING BIuff+on, Indiana , ,Xiang ...vmwzf Y., ..- ' J 4 -gina 75 -1, ff, '?'rJ1V i 'v71'v -g -mari' ' -: Compliments of 5 Y 5, Bos 3. BETTY's if Ossian, Indiana Good Food and Groceries ab ,guy- vg n Ns ,ul qlifblll- 1 w 1 fy. ugmm-M ur In-mn- u-rnnmun fl-yn In-1 -u-nmun-nn-.fx n ' . 4 as O C , -51 , 'A - at 0 'I' 4? c...J BE :N 9--'4 -, 02,13 3 1 ...- f E , T , '71 rl Lrgierlp S 740 if .1 42.9 ,- Q 9 00 QV ,r Z -.-Q x X .-