Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1959 volume:

if Xe' ,ig 'lie B. Gemmer is caught here demonstrating one of the year's fads. You guessed it! A hula hoop. The speech class act out some of the play which has possibilities of becoming the Senior Play for 1959. Our library was headed by Miss Glass and her helpers who are: LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Simmerman, S, Sickafus, R. Swaim, L. Hilsmier, P. Davis, and D. Heckber. Here the Robed Choir is seen singing one of their many wonderful selections. The seventh period physics class have experiments every Monday. lrf' -- Mr. Colman's chemistry class and their lab always have some exciting happenings, 8 THE SCIENCE AND MATH CLASSE Mr. Fullharf shows Tom Fiedler how to complete his problem by diagram on the board. Sponsored by EAT RITE RESTAURANT Waynedale, Indiana Students scurry to their next class as the school day nears end. ORK OUT FORMULAS FOR THE FUTURE Ning' :Ni y N Mr. Van Meter, physics teacher, illustrates Newton's law of gravitation to pupils Linda Archbold and Dave Gemmer. I0 irr.4c5 The Cheer Block for 1he 1959 baskeiball season spell ou? Hi in a yell session, geiiing ready for a coming ball game. The yell leaders are: Becky Drage, Becky Woodward, Adella Drayer, and Caryl Habegger. WE ALL HAD OUR LITTLE CHORES TO DO C. Kelly, D, Bibersfine, M. Smith, and B. Franke are The cook's Richard Springer leaves the guidance office with a look of helpers at noon. They wash dishes and silverware besides relief on his face. cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. '-N 1: rsmeymznzzmx-e.,-. ,rmu ,,...Y....,...i----mn.-.v:mm,,........-..,,L -..,f,.1.1.,M-11.-mmm.- ,,-wm...-.M 4 5 4 Larry Grace, David Manin, Richard Hickman, and Terry Dishong raise the flag every day. Sponsored by YODER GREEN HOUSE Yoder, Indiana Working in the office as part of her secretarial pradice, Janice Hitzeman Types a 1est. Becky Woodward answers the telephone as she takes her turn as office girl. 'eYXvZ ' A '4 I ' -an The candidates, Lyle Quackenbush, Richard Springer, Bill Crane, Larry Patten, Barbara Williams, Becky Drage, Becky Woodward, and Linda Mahnensmith, await the big moment of the crowning. THE CROWNING OF A KING AND QUEEN The night was filled with beautiful gowns, handsome suits, soft music, and wonderful dancing. Words cannot describe a moment like this. if The King and Queen, Richard Springer and Becky WoOdward lead their court in a special number. VIAKE FOR A WONDERFUL TIME AT THE SWEETHEART DANCE The King and Queen ascend to their throne as the anendams stand in waiting. Art class makes many different things during the course ofthe year. The Juniors kept busy during the ball games by seiling conces- sions. A LITTLE PRACTICE AND PLANNING HELP The Freshmen introduced a new event this year. They presented a Freshman Play under the direction of Mrs. Mead. Hw:0ww1 -umm. ruxmmssrm Y, mifawane-um-... ..- zuzmewrnue-42...., .lnnnm Sponsored by R,S. 81 M. STUDIO Bluffton, Indiana These senior boys are taking their daily break during a hard day's studying and VERYTHING WORK OUT BETTER The Ag class tries to get a tractor to run. Danny, you don't start a tractor with an air hose. Joe, Loren, and Roy are their dream home. busy drawing the plans A , , ..- . .- , , 1 -J .. The Juniors selling concessions are taking a big step toward The Freshman girls demonstrate the human pyramid at Festival. their Senior trip. OUR GYM WAS THE SCENE OF MANY ACTIVITIES Sponsored by OSSIAN SHOE SHOP Ossian, Indiana The grades demonstrate their dancing ability at the Spring Festival. A square dance accomplished by the grades is very educational V Litas Co-Sponsored by DONAGHY'S NURSERY 8. ORCHARD Ossian, Indiana and MELCHING MACHINE SHOP Ossian, Indiana Rita and Ruihann are busy taking in money as Yhe seniors Try io acquire enough money to pay for their se HAY! Stud and Caryl. nior Trip. y hall is a place io be studying, girls. You know you are not supposed to pass nofes, Barbara TRIPLE TRIO: A Drayer, L. McBride, P. Gallacher, K. Krick, B. Williams, B. Woodward. SITTING: L. Mahnensmifh, B. Drage, and J. Hostetter. OUR SINGING GROUPS BRING BACK MAN if-vs, I I I 'z , I SOPHOMORE AND FRESHMAN ENSEMBLE-BACK ROW: L. De-Bolt, D. Gallacher, J, Gemmer, R. Kriegh, H. Heyerly, R. Manns, G. Mechling, K, McBride, FRONT ROW: R. Andrews, W. Wegman, R. Rupright, S. Fenton, and G. Groves. UPERIORS AND EXCELLENTS FROM CONTESTS 'G WE LEAD BUSY LIVES AT OSSIAN . . . WE WORK TOGETHER LEFT TO RIGHT: J. HosTe1Ter, K. Rodda, L. Patten, J. Gerwig, B. Blair, A. Drayer, Sponsor-C. FuIII'1ar1 D Fries, R. Baumgardner, K. Krick. Co'Sponsored by ouk ORACLE STAFF Ar Zanesville, Indiana and CHRONISTER DRUGS STORE Ossian, Indiana SEATED: J. Hosreifer, K. Rodda, L. Paften, B. Blair, Sponsor-C. Fullharf, R. Baumgardner K Krick B Woodward. STANDING: L. Quaclcenbush, P. Long, D. Springer, J. Gervvig, B. Drage A. Drayer, B. Crane, D. Fries, L. Archbold, D. Gallmeyer, R. Springer. I-.+A xfffm SEATED: D. Hoopengardner, J. Hostetter, C. Reed, P. Long, Sponsor, Miss Glass, R. Springer, B. Crane, K. i- D. fi- 1. ,r -l , . TF li 3-31 -ir iff ,f. ff. LT, is It r . E, .K ir, 7? iw :Q .,5 I.. ii ee- g, LQ: L. Krick. STANDING: B, Blair, L. Mahnensmith, R. Rupright, L. Quackenbush, L. Patten, R, Kaehr, J. Woodward, if BEAR FACTS STAFF SERVE WELL Jerry Mahnensmith distributes his Bear Facts at a special assembly. E1 5. i 2. ti l. 'Q a ll .. if 3. F. i. B I i ,. . . if fi. ,, il H fi rl il r L I l Distributing his papers, Larry Patten enlightens the seventh grade with the Valentine issue. i i i , Jl4 i i W i LE . .1 ni . iii asia 3-3 .J ug rn iii -G STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Graft, B. lsnogle, B. Schuller, L. Thrasher, J. Hunter, N. Lipp, P. Lydy, T. Reed, N. McBride, R. Thiele. SITTING: C. Adkins, J. Rutledge, N. Donaghy, C. Fralich, M. Durr, J. Shadday, D. Benson. THE SENIORS PRESENT THE BIRDS AND THE BOYS I The action is great here but to see it rain inside a hous it looks like i1's doing here. Co-Sponsored by JOHNSON'S SHELL STATION Tocsin, Indiana and HOOVER'S BARBER SHOP Kingsland, Indiana e is really something and that's what H- ,,,, A young architect brings his new bride to an exclusive neigh- berhood. Through her philan- thropic interest, a boy in a near- by boys' school was led to see a vision of a better lite. -r-1--.wg-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Studebaker, J. Hefrick, K. MacAfee, C. Habegger, L. Dafforn, B, Barnes, Play Director: Mrs. Mead, M. Resler. SITTING: B. Melton, D. Wilson, D. Walker, and A. Reinhard. I I I JUNIORS PRESENT THREE FINGERS IN THE DOOR I The play is full of suspense and excitement and creates a great mystery. It proves To have a stunning climax and keeps you on The edge of your seat most of the Time. I. I Co-Sponsored by I YAGER BARBER SHOP I Ossian, Indiana and CITY MARKET Q Ossian, Indiana 3 Here our able-bodied police officials capture the criminals and res1ore iustice to the old house and releive frighiened dwellers of the suspision fha? the house was haunied. 'ic:340iXIn Rifwwtf ' A . -sv--. ,. :52.Q.Q,'x., - L . - .............. lf nh... LW., Q., -v . ..,Y, mvgtx .. MA... . N ' , ' . 5 I 26 R........... al I ' M-1 LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Kovacs, K. Gresley, B. Williams, L. Sickafus, R. Swaim, J. Fosnight, L. Graft, L. Mahnen- smith, C. Hamilton, and J. Hilsmier. OUR BAND MADE US MUSICALLY INCLINED WHILE THE COLOR GUARD AND TWIRLERS ENTERTAINED Sponsored by CHAT 8. CHEW CDON STRONG? Ossian, Indiana TOP ROW: P. Smith, J. Hunter, M. Hower, B. Diers, C. Railing. THIRD ROW: R. Berkheiser, M. Mclntire K. Taylor, J. Drage. SECOND ROW: B. Milholland, C. Milholland, L. Hilsmier, S. Meyer, J. Swank, M Mechling, B. Schindler. FRONT ROW: S. Williams, M. Deckard, S. Croft, K. Gibson. HI-Y OFFICERS-STANDING: R. Kaehr, D. Archbold, L. Quackenbush. SITTING: D. Gemmer, R. Springer, D. BllJefSli '9, B, Blair- Co-Sponsored Ivy FRYBACK'S ICE CREAM Bluf'f1on, Indiana and BOWLING CENTER Bluffton, Indiana HI-Y BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Smiih, M. Reimschisel, G. Johnson, G. Melching, H. Spenn, J. McNeal, R. Springer, D. Woodward, J. Kleinknighf. SECOND ROW: T. Fiedler, R Platt, K. McBride, T. Kinerk, S. Gibson, D. Fralick, S. Pafren, B. Heckley. THIRD ROW: C. Werling, J. Roembke, L. Debolr, R. An- drews, J. Gemmer, R. Kreigh, R. Manns, S. Archbold, J. Stoppenhagerr. TOP ROW: R. Somers, R. Ruprighr, D. Gallacher, E. Herman, J. Taylor, L. Harflich, W. Wegman, G. Grove. BOTTOM ROW: B. Crane, Sponsor, J. Van Meter: D. Gemmer, R. Kaehr, D. Archbold, R. Springer, L. Quackenbush, D. Bibersiine. Sponsor, C. Fullharf, L. Patfen. SECOND ROW: L. Berkheiser, M. Springer, B. Franke, D. Hoopengardner, L. Sickafus, J. Mahnensmiih, L. Hilsmier, J. Gerwig, P. Long, B. Blair. THIRD ROW: D. Springer, D. Wilson, J. Herrick, R. Eibling, A. Reinhard, J. Woodward, D. Heckber, T. Kaehr, J. Fosnighr, L. Shutt. TOP ROW: L. Dafforn, L. L. Graft, T. Johnson, K. Springer, S. Arnold, N. Wegman, D. Hoopengarclner, R. Swaim, ,R. Wendel, L. Graft Co-Sponsored by HOOVER BARBER SHOP Kingsland, Indiana and GERBER LOCKER PLANT Craigville, Indiana SUNSHINE SOCIETY SSS OFFICERS-SEATED: President Becky Woodward. STANDING: C. , Hamilton, Secretary, J. Hosfetter, Treasurer, K. Kovacs, Rec. Sec- retary, and C. Habeggar, Vice President. l I BOTTOM Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: 5, Meyer, P. Bauermeister, K. Gresley, K. Herbst, K. Gibson, M. Deckard, J. Swank, S. lmel, S. Kizer, J. Dailey, J. Earhart. SECOND ROW: B. Lipp, D. Hitzeman, E. Gallmeyer, J. Sim- merman, C. Hostetter, J. Weinland, J. Thrasher, S. Croft, J. Johnson, C. Smith, T. Reifsteck. THIRD ROW: C. Jaurequi, S. Gallmeyer, R. Waterson, K. Leininger, B. Thiele, G. Adam, R. Reinhard, S. Shadday, J. Kumfer, L. Kumfer, C. Bell, C. Scare. FOURTH ROW: S. Williams, S. Dettmer, C. Kurnfer, E. Hilsmier, E. Pulfer, R. Swaim, L. White, B. Earl, L. Hilsmier, B. Benson, J. Pugh. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Isnogle, L. McBride, Sponsor, Mr. Coblentz, C, Hab- eggar, J. Hostetter, B. Woodward, C. Hamil- ton, K. Kovacs, Sponsor, Miss Glass, A. Drayer, B. Drage, B. Williams. SECOND ROW: J. James, A. Eichler, L. Archbold, J. Hitzeman, J. Kinerk, M. Reifsteck, J. Hil- smier, P. Davis, P. Gallmeyer, K. Rodda, C. Mechling, R. Baumgardner. THIRD ROW: D. Walker, V. Werling, C. Buuck, B. Conrad, J. Schorey, J. Schorey, S. Sickafus, F. Car- ney, L. Mahnensmith, R. Rupright, C. Reed, K. Krick. TOP ROW: J. Young, P. Caley, J. Pugh, M. Resler, D. Beck, D. Beck, K. McAfee, B. Barnes, B. Melton, J. Pulfer, S. Roembke, E. Thiele, D. Biberstine. T i ,. Wai? ,4 bk is 4 J sh' This is one of the many protects that the 4-H members have completed. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Werling, B. Roussey, S. Roembke, B. Earl, B. Benson, L. Hilsmier, J. Hunter, M. Hower, B. Barnes. MIDDLE ROW: P. Berger, K. Pulfer, S. Gentis, B. Schindler, R. Reinhard, R, Berkheiser, P. Smith, E. Hilsmier. TOP ROW: M. Mechling, S. Woodward, B. Fenton, B. Diers, J. Earhart, C. Weinland, M. Mclntire, G. Andes. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Springer, L. Graft, B. Crane, L. Shutt, L. Berkheiser, B. Franke, D. Heckber, S. Fenton. MIDDLE ROW: B. Curry, T. Donaghy, M. Johnson, J. Trumbower, D. Urshel, R. Roussey, K. Deam, F. Woodward. TOP ROW: R. Schindler, H. Klienknight, R. Springer, J. Blair, K. Mc- Bride, E, Werling, J. McNeal. In ,QL V F ,S i-'I' :SEA I, .v-I A rx.. 'L ' I 7 -ef Q1 j W 'WL SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Elliot, F. Woodward, M. Hower, L, DeBolt, D. Biberstine, B. Diers, B. Barnes, K. McBride, J. McNeal, C. Hamilton. STANDING: D. Houser, B, Smith, R. Andrews, R. Schindler, T. Kelley, R. Berkheiser, Sponsors: Mrs. Coblentz and Mr. VanMeter. SCIENCE CLUB INCREASES DURING SECOND YEAR Minor Stowe received first place honors, at the Science Fair with his exhibit of Environment of MineraIs. i-7 , ' ' ff ' Q - . v 'f'-' K , lx.v.f Ross Andrews' display on The Solar System was another well prepared project at the Science Fair. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Hifzeman, L. Archbold, R. Baumgardner, R. Reinhard, S. Shadday C. Habeggar, B. Melton, J. Hilsmier, J. James, Pm Gallacher, J. Earharf, Sponsor, M. Colderbank, J Hilsmier. ROW 2: V. Werling, D. Walker, K. McAfee, J. Schorey, R. Ruprighf, L. Mahnensmiih, K. Krick B. Woodward, J. Hosteiter, B. Williams, B. Drage, C. Mechling, S. Isnogle, S. Roembke. ROW 3: J. Glass C. Smith, R. Swaim, M. Deckarcl, K. Gibson, J. Schorey, J. Puller, B. Roussey, C. Hamilton, F. Carney M. Resler, J. Pugh, E. Thiele, L. Hilsmier, B. Lipp. TOP ROW: L. White, C. Andorfer, C. Scare, C. Hosfetter J. Weinland, G. Adam, S. Kizer, J. Thrasher, E, Pulfer, C. Jaurequi, S. Williams, B. Benson, B. Earl S. Pugh. OUR HOMEMAKERS AND FARMERS OF TOMORROW BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Franke, D. Springer, W. Lassiier, Sponsor, C. Coleman, D. Heckber L. Berkheiser, D. Hoopengardner. MIDDLE ROW: R. Springer, D. Gallmeyer, C. Kelley, L. Graft, D Highlen, L. Hilsmier, M. Smi1h, S. Fenfon. TOP ROW: R. Schindler, R. Somers, D. Woodward, J. Klein knight, S. Gibson, H. Spenn, E. Werling. ROBED CHOIR-FIRST ROW: A. Drayer, B. Melton, B. Drage, J. Hostefter, C, Reed, P. Gallacher, Miss West, B. Thiele, J, Johnson, B, Williams, L. McBride, J. Hilsmier, C. Habeggar. SECOND ROW: C. Hamilton, L. Mahnensmith, B. Woodward, S. Imel, T. Reifsteck, C. Hostetter, E, Thiele, J. Swank, S. Shadday, R. Waterson, S. Gallmeyer, K. Kirk, J. Hilsmier. THIRD ROW: M. Tlniele, S. Arnold, J. Roembke, D. Gallacher, J. Gemmer, R. Kreigh, H. Heyerly, R. Manns, S. Fenton, R. Andrews, S. Roembke, TOP ROW: R. Rupright, W. Wegman, M. Reimchisel, K, McBride, R. Springer, M. Springer, G, Mechling, R, Booker, L. DeBolt, D. Wilson, G. Grove. ROBED CHOIR AND GLEE CLUB The Glee Club, composed of the fourth and seventh period music classes, provided interesting entertain- ment at the spring music show. LJP: ' 'FTHZRP' '- ' HI Q5 ,I N. , 'lfg Af l 34 ' gr vv! ,LL WE LEAD BUSY LIVES AT OSSIAN . . . WE PLAY TOGETHER :?2 an 36 For the I958 season the Bears obtained a 7 and 2 record. They were dethroned of their county title by Lancaster with the help of Rock- creek. They also participated in a summer league and placed second to Lafayette with a 5 and 2 record. In all the Bears compiled a I2 and 4 record. Sponsored by FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. Bluffton, Indiana Larry Patten takes a healthy cut. Did he hit or miss the ball? OSSIAN TIES FOR SECOND IN COUNTY VARSITY SCOREBOARD Ossian ,,,,cc .,,.,., I 4 Mommouth .... I Ossian ss..,. ..... 5 Rockcreek -. .. Ossian ,,,c,A, ,,csc,A I 6 Jackson ....a 0 Ossian s,..,. .,... 5 Lancaster ,.., Ossian ,7cc,,, ,.c. 4 Union ., 3 Ossian ,c..,, s.... 9 Petroleum -. -- Ossian 7,,c,,, ,,,, I I Berne -. 5 Ossian scc,.. c.... I 7 Chester -. Ossian ,LA,,- ,,,.... I 5 Liberty -. V-- O FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Blair, D. Archbold, L. Patten, J. Mahnensmith, B. Crane, D. Gemmer, and J. Diehl. MIDDLE ROW: D. Wilson, D. Woodward, L. Quackenbush, L. Geisel, J. Gemmer, J. Smith, J. Fosnight, and R. Kreigh. TOP ROW: Coach M. Clinkenbeard, Student Manager S. Arnold, L. Haiflich, S, Archbold, R. Manns, and Student Manager T. Kaehr. -s . s , 1 ll KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Glass. STANDING: Coach D. Houser, and J. Blair. JUNIOR HIGH PLAYS EXPANDED SCHEDULE JUNIOR HI SCOREBOARD Co-Sponsored by GLOBE HATCHERY Ossian ................ 7 Laricasier .... 4 Ossian, Indiana - and Ossian ..... ..,J 6 Rockcreek ,.,. .,.. 5 OSSMN CANNING CO Ossian ,,,,, .... I 2 Union ................ 6 Ossian, Indiana Ossian ..... .... 3 Popular Grove .... 7 Dave Gemmer romps home wiih another run as Bears down Jerry Mahnensmith, leading hitfer at .560 relires anolher bafier Petroleum 9-I. without a missque. iq.. S. Melton, D, Urshel, M. Andes, B. Minnick, B. Williams, F. Woodward, and VanMeter, B. Diers, D. Springer, J. Beck, J. Roussey, T. Kaufman, K. Deam -B... J. Roussey receives baton from M. Stowe and spurts to a dramatic Superintendent Lieurance presents the championship trophy to J. Roussey finish in the 880 relay. as the track team looks on. TRACK TEAM WINS COUNTY CROWN Sponsored by AIRPLANE SERVICE STATION Bluffton, Indiana SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Arnold, M. Stowe, B. Blair, A. Reinhard, W. Lassiter, L. Patten, L. Pasko, and J. Smith, STANDING: Coach Clinkenbeard, L. Berkheiser, T. Kaehr, D. Wilson, T. Kinerk, J. Roussey, J. Stevens, L. Kumfer, D. Walker, and D. Benson. J-,,--1-.url 7. .QJF - x . 4 lr:-Ye, :ww 1 fin .YW C KNEELING, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Panen, L. Geisel, L. Quackenbush, D. Woodward, R. Kreigh. STANDING, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach, M. Chnkenbeard, D. Gemmer, L. Berkheiser, D. Biberstine, B, Crane, D. Archbold, Assistant Coach, J. VanMeTer. FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR Jr ,qi s 4 ' f I i.2.-.....-,-45i.. .. ...,. . ., STUDENT MANAGERS: S. Arnold, S, Gibson, and J. Mahnensmith are the helpers behind the scene for the Bears. Larry Geisel and Les Berkheiser battle for an important rebound as the Bears down the Union cagers 5239. 1114 'Q Tense moments await as the Bears talk over their strategy in a crucia! timefout. i Co-Sponsored by HOWER TOOL GRINDING Ossian, Indiana and JOHNSON SHELL STATION Tocsin, Indiana Larry Patten, Bears team captain, slices the final cord as the Bears emerged victorious in the county tourney with a 55-35 win over Union. I nik. 'J , ,,, X 4 fr iff' -F ' 1:L21g,,gLA-9 S ' J in A -, X X .M ' . A 4, '- H- . ' . - , ' '-.1 f--- ,-if.:-n .te .... -:- ,- 4: . ff' ' -i,-. if' 'gh'--,.7' 2-f-'.-. .'--1 .12 -- f:.t',. r.s..f:,.. 4'.' 4 1--:azz-11 ,. -ft- FL! - Q J,A,I r R5 , SM Pr , P ' vi' Y 1 if ,, ,W .fl ff -1 n HHQ N ' s as 'C R , ., ., usmlmz .A , 'iw Wm! FRONT ROW: Coach Clinkenbeard, D. Woodward, J. Smith, D. Biberstine, R. Kreigh, D. Buuck, J. Diehl, and Assistant Coach Van Meter, BACK ROW: R. Manns, L. Haiflich, J, Klienknight, J, Gemmer, J. Roembke, R. Platt, T. Kinerk, and S. Archbold. SECOND TEAM AND FRESHMAN HAVE A GOOD SEASON FRONT ROW: R. Andrews, D. Gallacher, S. Fenton, J. Roe-mbke, R. Manns, SECOND ROW: L. Haiflich, H. Heyerly, K. Thiele, G. Grove, and Coach Van Meter. 11 E. S x K J . 'v T l E i . ,Q E U .if E. i. tt N7 T T 1 1 t is E. E' X 'Ish ' .1 Y 'cf A r 52 Steve Archbold breaks away for an easy basket against Dave Biberstine fakes his favorite lump shot without interference Rockcreek. THE JUNIOR HIGH TEAM GAINS EXPERIENCE FRONT ROW. Sidi. Man. F. Woodward, M. Andes, B. Williams, K. Deam, S. Melton, L. Simerman, T. Kaufman, B. Diers, D. Houser, Coach J. Van Meter. TOP ROW: L. Simerman, D, Springer, D. Drayer, J. Blair, S. Sirnerrnan, J. Isnogle, T. Donaghy, J. Roussey. Sponsored by WABASH VALLEY LANDSCAPE NURSERY Bluffton, Indiana Coach Clinkenbeard tries to contain himself after the Bears had iust vvon With the sinking of the final basket of the evening the fans live it up that last game, in the cheer section. BEARS CAPTURE SECTIONAL IN OVERTIME GAME The Bears start their celebrating after defeating Bluffton -16 to 4-1 in an overtime. Besides beating the Tigers the Bears had to defeat Union, 53 to 34g Chester, 50 to 295 and Rockcreek, 55 to 54, in a double overtime on Saturday. we N W3 Presenting The Oracle for 1959 OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL Ossian, Indiana Editor B I I I eeee aeee B RADLEY BLAIR Associafe Edifor as RITA BAUMGARDNER Business Manager B B I I ADELLA DRAYER Advisor I .B I as MR. FULLHART 3 I.. 2 Q 7 if' 1 Nl, Q4 5,.ix3xw, gif my Gathering around the mascot, Willie, are Varsity Cheerleaders Becky WOodwarCl, Becky Drager CNY' Habeggar, and Adell Drayer. THE YELL LEADERS LEAD THE FANS IN BACKING TEAM Sponsored by OSSIAN STATE BANK Ossian, Indiana The Junior Varshy Cheerleaders, Sally Imel, Ruth Reinhard, and Gerry The Junior High Cheerleaders were Gwen Andes, Mickey Hower, Mona Adams, capably directed the fans. Mclnlire, and Beverly Diers. OVW!!! L NL xl l . ,-'4 A .Rf , 1 5' YN V, I - f ,. 4 f guy' WP n , W y 3 , 4, '44 ysffm Q. f .5 In L! nf 0 Q ,M A, f ' --V-L, , , .V f, x 1 Q ,'l '-f'Mf' 'nf M. 0 A' , 3215, f' A D 'QQ X. 1-gb., f' ', 1 v , NM., ,mpg- , ,Y isa- 13-1 sr' -nga.-S'-. Mg A ' +5-,wifi U up 5, Q ,-1-A.. ,. V! .A ,,.V In , ' J.. - ' N161 .-. if we. 2 . . if 'f A - V. A we . ' .- Q px. , . , A .. v I , .1 ,,!. 2: WK fi :5:'?'i:1 z- A wp 32555 'Q D. :I -1 :iff . .Q 7' Eff 2' 5552? fs . V. PEE.. ' -fi' . :2 -Q QQ 1- I: . ' nf' wx iff V 5 . . qbz- tj ' Qvgijvi 1: 'i 5.Eig.5 2 4.35 , ,. ,M gl. -:.:-.-4 . rr-.:w.. -- -.1 ly.. 4, N... as rs. 41 ik . V, .-fwf, .-N.. .1 .R :,: '. N. M -' 'P 4 I 'L' 3,4 f ,any Q ,k,,,. V-by J y-V VA... Y ' f 4 ,. 2. A V 'fb- ' f . , 4- ,ar-elf ,. , ' Q vw. . l -1. x :..Ai,. .H 15:v:4 ' . ,, 2.1 H at wef- Q Q N 5 1- I ' ' Jin' -A ,, ,9 - A 443 '-1 WE LEAD BUSY LIVES AT OSSIAN . . . WE MAKE MANY FRIENDS T' 'Y Y ' Nf' x MR. HARRY ANDES MRS. VIRGINIA JOHNSON MR. LLOYD LIEURANCE Principal Secretary County Sqperinfendenf ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Sponsored by JOHNSON JEWELRY Ossian, Indiana ADVISORY BOARD: H. Hoover A. Lewis, R. Marquardt, and W. Hardin. vw .....-...-3...l 1.11141- HELENA MAHNENSMITH Winona Lake College Tri State College Ball State Teachers College ff :Su RUTH HOOVER Ball State Teachers College Indiana State Teachers College Indiana University ESTHER CARNALL Ball State Teachers College CLYDE PLOUGHE B.S., Manchester College M.M.E., Florida State College DORIS COBLENTZ BA., Butler University CHARLES FULLHART DOROTHY WEST MERLIN CLINKENBEARD B.A., University of North Dakota B.S., Marion College B.S., Ball State Teachers College MLA., Colorado State College M.A., Ball State Teachers College M.S., Indiana University FORREST NICCARTNEY Marion College Valparaiso University Ball State Teachers College CECIL COLEMAN B.S., Ball State Teachers College M.S., Purdue University LORRAINE MEAD RUBY GLASS B.A., Degree at Indiana Univer- A.B., Degree at Ball State sity, Beriault School of Expres- Teachers College sion HELEN DONAGHY B.S. and M.S. Degree at Ball State Teachers College JOHN ALLEN B.S., Degree at Indiana State College ELIZABETH MARTIN A.B., Manchester College Indiana University College of Wooster ERNESTINE TYLER A.B., University of Illinois ANNA NEWHARD JERRY FETTERS ESTHER SHADDAY B.Si, Taylor University B,S., Ball State Teachers College Central Normal College F3 MILDRED COLDERBANK B.S., Ball State Teachers College HELEN GINGERICK Ball State Teachers College Manchester College OSCAR GEISEL B.S., Huntington College JERRY VAN METER lndiana Technical College Huntington College 2? Indiana State ELIZABETH HICKMAN Cedarville College Ball State Teachers College 5 J Mrs. Welsh and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bunting served the school well wi1h their custodian iobs. Compliments of JOHN W. CARNALL 8- SON Bluffton, Indiana Q qhlb In X- V Come rain or shine ihe bus drivers would always get their loads to school. Good meals were well planned by the school cooksg Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Quackenbush, Mrs. Schorey, and Mrs. Woodward. Av. x l 'l 1 Ik 1' 'nm-Q.. L lv 1 .fl li .Ili ay. ?. EmMN'W's L' 'rn . ' s ii? gs fs' f . ..f...?i L- l958 SENIORS-BOTTOM ROW: C. Fralick, N. Donaghy, M. Roeback, R, Simerman, C. Thrasher, M. Elliot, M. Durr, J. Johnson, J. Shadday, B. Schuller, J. Rutledge, L. Railing, C. Quisenberry, C. Adkins, A. Marquardt, R. Kreigh. MIDDLE ROW: T. Kinerk, L. Pasko, J. Roussey, B. Hoopengardner, J. Hunter, J. Burke, P. Lydy, T. McAfee, D. Kizer, D. Werling, R. Walker, M. Andorfer, J, Lassiter, J. Elliot, N. McBride, A. Werling. TOP ROW: J. Ginzel, A. Graft, D. Benson, R. Thiele, D. Van Meter, J. Reimchisel, N. Lipp, J. Corn, Mr. Clinkenbeard, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Mead, Mr. Mead, J. Smith, S. Graft J. Fenton, C. Hilsmier, B. lsnogle. TWELVE-YEAR SENIORS-IN FRONT: P. Long, L. Berkheiser, and L. Slum. SEATED: J. Gerwig, J. Mahnensmith, L. Hilsmier, W. Lassiter, L. Mahnensmiih, D. Hoopengardner, B. Crane. STANDING: A. Drayer, K. Rodda, R. , Ruprighf, C. Deuirch, J. Hilsmier, S. lsnogle, C. Reed, L. McBride, J. Hosretier, B. Drage, B. Woodward, and Miss Mahnensmith. Sgg. fa S 'X L4 Q 1 sr. . . L s ,P 9 if . .,., 'W' x A 5 A f . me-il V 35? as Min 2 ff' -.-. -P PM-na Q l. i l-'LD ,ali 1 1 L ui i if .mi li Q and v--- 1 .F .TQ 3- , .f Vw -as '-9 Pal! nw fi ws-K - xx' -N T., ,v Q .v 1 , . 2--WH - . ..- , N '. !ffQ3'Igv:grf , .--1 1... g5'f.,d v S P -4 lf, .,- F.. , .. -uw -- TONIGHT WE LAUNCHp ,- VH, XXX - I 15'-f ku I i i S WHERE SHALL WE ANCHOR? I L I I II f gg r X IL C ' X! Ii S STANDING Sp H I D ghy BII The Seniors of 1959 CLASS COLORS Red and White CLASS FLOWER Red Carnation SEATED: C Sp C I CI LyP Ld Mh h Sp g L Skf C IRd Rhd LINDA ARCHBOLD-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Oracle Staff 4. RITA BAUMGARDNER-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA l, Officer 2, 3, 4, Year- book Staff 4, Junior Play. LESTER BERKHEISER-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, FFA 'l, 2, 3, 4, Baskefball 4, Baseball 3, Track 2, 3, 4. BRADLEY BLAIR-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 3, 4, Track 3, Bowling 3, 4. VERNON Booxen JR.-sowiang 3, 4. BILL CRANE-H1-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, sas- ketball 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Jun- ior Play, Track 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA DAVIS-SSS 3, 4, Li- brary 4. CAROLYN DEUITCH BECKY DRAGE-SSS T, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir I, 2, 3, 4, Cheer- leader 2, 4, FHA 4, Oracle Staff 4. ADELL DRAYER-SSS l, 2, 3, 4, FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 4, Band 'l, 2, 3, 4. ALYCE EICHLER-SSS I, 2, 3, 4. BOB FRANKE-1-11-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA 2, 4, Track 1, Bowling 3, 4, Class Officer l. DALE FRIES-Hi-Y l, Oracle 4, Class Officer 2. PAT GALLACHER-SSS l, 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Junior Class Play, DAVE GALLMEYER-FFA 4, Bowling 4, Oracle Sfaff 4. JERRY GERWIG-Hi'Y T, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Oracle Staff 4 's.- 'QL '11 449 FHA 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. LOWELL HILSMIER-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4: FFA 4, Track 2, Library 4. JANICE l'llTZEMAN-SSS l, 4, FHA 4, Library 2, 3, Junior Class Play. 2, .3, DAVE HOOPENGARDNER - B e B r Facts sraff 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA 4, Oracle Staff 4. JOAN HOSTETTER-Bear Facts sraff 4, sss 1, 2, 3, 4. FHA 1, 2, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. sue ISNOGLE-Junior Class Play, Band T, 2, 3: FHA l, 2, 3, 4: SSS 1, 2, 3, 4. JUDY JAMES-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Historian 4. CHARLES KELLEY-FFA 4, Ll- brary 3. WE HAVE KEPT BUSY AT MANY THINGS - Sponsored by ROSE HILL DAIRY Bluffton, lndiana ful tj wg! TK ,rf 40 . 11 --n-v ! V,? JANET KINERK-sss 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. KAY KRICK-SSS 'l, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 3: .lun- ior Class Play, Bear Facls Staff 4. WAYNE LASSITER-FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Track 2, 3, 4. PAUL LONG-Hi-Y 'l, 2, 3, 4, Bear Facts Staff 4, Band l, 2. 3, 4, Bowling 4. JERRY MAHNENSMITH - Baseball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, Hi-Y l, 2, 3,- 4, Bear Facis Slaff 4. LINDA MAHNENSMITH-SSS l, 2, 3, 4, FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 2, 3, 4, Junior Class Play. LOIS ANN MCBRIDE-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Junior Class Play. LARRY PATTEN-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Class Play. JANICE HILSMIER-SSS l, 2, 3, 4, Y' jus' l 1.x LYLE QUACKENBUSH-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Bowling 3. CAROL REED-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Rabed Choir 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 3, 4, Library 2, 3. MARY REIFSTACK-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4. MARJORY ROBART KAREN RODDA-SSS l, 2, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Junior Class Play, Oracle Staff 4. RUTHANN RUPRIGHT-SSS l, 2, 3, 4, FHA 4, Cheerleader 2, Bear Facts Staff 4. LYNN sHu1T-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, Junior Class Play. LOREN s1cKAFus-union 1,-2, 3, Class Officer 4. From Skating Parties, Freshman Year, fo Candy Selling, Sophomore Year, to Concessions, Junior Year, to Magazine Sales Our Senior Year. It .-1.7! N-.1 bf MIKE SMITH-FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, Class Officer l. DEAN SPRlNGER-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, FFA 4, Robed Choir 3, 4, Oracle Staff 4, Junior Class Play. MAURICE SPRINGER-Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir l, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Class. RICHARD SPRINGER-Hi-Y l, 2, 53, 4, Junior Class Play, Bear Facts Staff, Class Officer 3, 4. BARBARA WILLIAMS-SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Robed choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. BECKY WOODWARD-SSS 'l, 2, 3, 4, FHA 2, 3, 4, Robed Choir l, 2, 3, 4, sand 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Class Play. LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Melton, Dave Gemmer, Sponsor, Charles FuIIharT, John Woodward, Betty Barnes and Sponsor, Dorothy West. JUNIOR CLASS Co-Sponsored Page MOSER OLIVER SALES Bluff1on, Indiana and WESTERN AUTO Bluffton, Indiana D. Archbold S. Arnold B. Barnes D. Beck D. Beck D. Bibersfine D. Biberstine R. Booker C. Buuck .3 P. Caley F. Carney B. Conrad L. Dafforn W R. Eibling J. Fosnight L. Ge-isel D. Gemmer L. Graft L. L. Graft C. Habegger if 'il' 'ANN NAP' . 've. J. Schorey S. Sickafus D. Simerman K. Springer D. Studebaker R. Swaim E. Thiele M. Thiele D. Walker D. Walker N. Wegman R. Wendel V. Werling D. Wilson J. Woodward J. Young C. Hamilton D. Heckber J. Herrick D. Highlen J. Hilsmier D. Hoopengardner T. Johnson R. Kaehr T. Kaehr K. McAfee B. Melton D. Millholland R. Orr J. Pugh J. Pulfer A. Reinhard M. Resler S. Roernbke B. Roussey J. Schorey 'Q' YC- OJ' 1T 'l7 . 151' , NA. '? -f LEFT TO RIGHT: Danny Woodward, John Smith, Dennis Buuck, Sponsor, Jerald Van Meter, Jackie Weinland, Sponsor, Ruby Glass, Rosalie Waterson. G. Adams C. Andorfer S. Archbold J. Bark P. Bauerrneister D. Buuck S. Croft J. Dailey M. Deckard N. Deckard J. Diehl J. Earhart T. Fiedler D. Fralick D. Gallmeyer E. Gallrneyer S. Gallmeyer K. Gibson S. Gibson K. Gresley SOPHOMORE CLASS Co-Sponsored by MACY'S ROOT BEER STAND Bluffton, Indiana and LANTZ POULTRY CO. Bluffton, Indiana N- nr' M. Reimschisel R. Reinhard N . Rekeweg R. Ryckman C. Scare S. Shadday J. Simerman J. Smith J. Smith H. Spenn R. Springer J. Stevens J. Stoppenhagen J. Swank B. Thiele J. Thrasher R. Waterson J. Weinland C. Werling D. Woodward Gronau Heckley Herbst Hitzeman Hostetter Imel Johnson Johnson Kinerk Kizer Kleinknight Kovacs Kumfer Leininger McBride . McNeal Mechling . Meyer . Patten . Platt LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Gemmer, Rex Kreigh, Steve Fenton, Trudy Reifsteck, Becky Benson, Sponsor, John Allen, Sponsor, Mildred Colderbank. S. Affolder R. Andrews C. Bell B. Benson M. Boone B. Crossgrove L. DeBolt S. De-ttmer B. Earl E. Elliot S. Fenton D. Gallacher J. Gemmer J. Glass G. Grove L. Haiflich E. Herman H. Heyerly E. Hilsmier L. Hilsmier FRESHMAN CLASS Co-Sponsored by FARLINGS FINER FOODS, INC Bluffton, Indiana and GRETCHEN'S DRESS SHOP Bluffton, Indiana 1---,,n.unn:f,......1 ,-Q..-... .- ,Q df 3 . . iix Q. ug: 1 Q . ., , 'f Q ft lp fp,x-fkti mx' - , .P J . 4.11-mm '4' 'li tl -'Z 3 ti' ii 45651 ONT I . 7 'E ff tl 4 ni at is - ,,,.- Jn fl J J sr' Elia: -' xr- Xvuy V I '15 It -4- -as , ,af K l . X I 'W' iil5l1:,lj!i5g! ff iz' k-13.3 . al.aj'3 if-'1 -' ,K 2 Jaurequi Kelley Kreigh Kumfer Kumfer l-lPP Manns Pugh Pulfer Reifstack Reinhart Roembke Rupright Schindler Smith Smith Somers Svvaim Taylor Thiele Freshman boys enioy noon league game. The Freshman girls seem to interest upperclassmen. W. Wegman E. Werling L. White S. Williams B. Zaugg www.-S,-Y, 1 FW--f' ' 1:-2' -, V 'Q ga,i .I-.-5g3Ti,f:g F Q: . ., , , X - , -' V-1: . ' V. L if-. 1 . It ,B if, ' rf -V ' ' gt. - H I Z , lx- J ' 5 ' ., ii 'P' Ma.- 4. . 1 'xg is , l + I WE LEAD BUSY LIVES AT OSSIAN ...wE LEARN OUR LESSONS . . . WE WORK TOGETHER . . . WE PLAY TOGETHER . . . WE MAKE MANY FRIENDS LEFT TO RIGHT: Sponsor, Clyde Plpugheg Darrell Drayer, Jerral Blair, Skip Melton, Cheryl Railing, Sponsor, Doris Coblentz, Jean Patton, Joyce McBride, Sally Woodward. G. Allred M. Andes P. Berger J. Blair B. Curry C. Caley G. Carney B. Connett D. Dailey B. Diers T. Donaghy D. Drayer C. Eiloling C. Fate B. Fenton E. Gilbert B. Grove B. Hammons J. Hammons C. Hilsmier GRADE 8 Co-Sponsored by DUTCH MILL Bluffton, Indiana and LAW'S TIME SHOP Bluffton, Indiana D. Hilsmier Q1 M. Hower J. Hunter J. Isnogle J. James M. Johnson J. Kaehr J. Kleinknight K. Kreigh J. Krick J. McBride M. Meclnling S. Melton B. Milholland C. Milholland fb' yf -.-N B Eighth graders eagerly awaiting Science class. C. Roughia Ryckman L. Simerman S. Simerman B Smith B Sowards D. Springer J. Trumbower G. Walker B Williams S. Woodward V. Patton K. Pulter C. Railing G. Reed R. Rodda Co-Sponsored by SHAFER TRACTOR SALES Bluf'Hon, Indiana and TOLL GATE TEXACO STATION Bluffton, Indiana GRADE 7 G. Andes T. Archbold LEFT TO RIGHT: Lorraine Mead, Sponsor: Martha Highlen, Karen Taylor, Gwen Andes John Beck, Cheryl Weinlandp Sponsor, Jerry Fetters. S. Hammons M. Highlen D. Houser T. Kaufman S. King D. McCord M. Mclntire B. Melching J. Meyer B. Miller R. Roussey B. Schindler H. Simerman L. Simerman P. SmiTh G. Stoppenhagen K. Taylor D. Urshel C. Weinland F. Woodward J. Beck R. Berkheiser Connetf Deam Diers Drage Drayer . Gentis Gervvig Glass if 'Z' Phyllis Meyer and Margo Haines explain to Mr McCartney the board diagram M. Close D. Cotton D. Curry T. Dishong M. Gilbert L. Grace H. Grams C. Grim P. Grove M. Haines B. Heckley R. Hickman G. Hostetter A. Hunter M. lngle J. Jarrett A. Johnson B. Kortenber C. McBride D. Mackey D. Martin G. Mechling S. Miller P. Meyer D. Nyffeler Y, L. Pugh D. Richey S. Rohrbaugh K. Ryckman 54, T. Shafer A M L. Slaughter K. Shull F3 N. Springer iff L .D X Bobby Glass and Jane Kizer point to Mi. Vesuvius as teacher, Miss Newhard looks on. D. Dailey D. Elzey B. Fosnighf D. Hamman S. Heckber S. Hobday F. Jennari J. Kizer L. Lipp D. Maitlen J. Rathburn J. Smith B. Trumbower T. Welbaum C. Yager D. Beck T. Berndi L. Carney N. Clark D. Coates B. Glass A. Groves L. Krick R. Krurnma J. S. Mahnensmith N. Melchi P. Moore T. Pasko D. Pulfer M. Urshel Co-Sponsored by OSSIAN LOCKER PLANT Ossian, Indiana and HUNTER'S SUPPLY Ossian, Indiana v---ff Mrs. Martin shows the class a collection of bones. GRADE 5 Co-Sponsored by LEWIS SHOE STORE Waynedale, Indiana and UMBERS ACE HARDWARE Waynedaie, Indiana N. Clark .fm J 41 . ' -..ff 2 -- Iii C. Deam D. Droege , J. Earhart ' ' - ' iv- T. Hardin - - A ' - A. Hetrick gxff , - 'ff z X' S. Heyedy C. . . . , -A 5 - to CCCCC M. Highlen J. Hilsmier D. Hobday 'tr . M. Hostetter D. Hunter V Q A. Hunter T. Hunter I S' ' U' D. lsnogle ' he , Y ? D. Johnson ,, - 1 2 J. LeMaster ' '..- ' ' E. Krumma x A -K R. Liechty 7 A' E - k V , ffTji:'::t t 'ui Y M. Martin 5 L. Martz - N R. Miller 1 'E . .- D. Murchland ' , Q: A ' D.Ormsby , , QU., . V M. Roughia t H C. Rupright r A A In M. Ryckman 35. A 'Z' R. Smith ' J. Yager W M. Yaney ,, B. Young 'E' V7 ' Fw 3 3 fr Q ' 3' ff' ,, -.J 'J .9 , it .ii W N, j x i Q g . 1 1 4 X 'S X 3 I YL I W 9 v AH' X I . Q .9 ,'iT'W 3 3 , . 0 W' ' ' ' I! .1 sr ,- h 5,1 X 'Q-an 1- J Q x , .x W, ax.. is A Riff? 1 Y' '4- S K as in JU- fri' 46- I Z, if-ir ' .1 sa -N 1 fx 3 A' , . 5 -. . fi 'S .za xx K 1 1-T5 h If I i .Ig f A' 4 I ' i Q 1- k of 'V . 9 Q Q, ' NP Q .lu F .4 J' ' ' 5 L1 1 Q w ' ,va ' -2 L .. .Q 4 NV M .. if ..- f,A .1'iI 'B ph- ar , .l ' -,QE ,F -ni ifwr' ' , il ' ,nl fkf, i'4', hx 41, ' Y 3 1' 5 . .. 1 , V 'T H . . ., wc' Q at i . .ff . i . N wi- 3 . ii- . J.. Mrs. Hickman points ou Haiflich. .N-ws-+-..M.s.,X..s. ...am G, .s ..,. N... N r E S' t W .- J - .sr Q. X .. xv' Q E' P-le ' .. Q ., ,,., ' 8- - I rm,-rsxifs .1 x 6 A A Q. . M iw what I f the planets ot the Universe to Carolyn Miller and Orville GRADE 4 YODER H Co-Sponsored by YODER MARKET Yoder, lndisna and ARDWARE 81 HEATING CO Yoder, Indiana G. Adams G. Affolder J. Avey R. Berndt M. Burke L. Caley K. Coates M C. Conover L. Dishong C. Ditmar J. Drayer 5, , I . J. Feichter 'U Q R. Gemmer -4- ,..,,, J. Gilbert V A .4.,, A S S. Goodin A we f' .rs ...r.' - .J J ..,. R. Grace 32- 5 . 2, O. Haiflich Q '-rt ' I .: R. Heckley jpg if A , G. Hunter k f .V-- I, G. lngle Q B iw :.: w J. Jarrett V A. Johnson X J 'T J J. Johnson 7 4 gf H S. Johnson - J , Z., y L. Maman . nf' v ' , R M Q ' A . anns e X , v C. Miller iv . .Q . rl -.- - , L L. McBride ' C. D. Murchland - , 5 C. Murray 1., .L -I Y. X L' A X,1 Rel, S z Q' -I M. Ricks W . . L. Savvvel S X .., K i P. Shafer 5 y - R. K V ' y C' J. Stowe Q y L . I, X td! L. Taylor ' N75 Y Na 1 D- L as 4 X i I ' . H N 2 J. Trumbower ' V -Ze : ' i R. Welbaum . V W f J. ri-r ' -59 .Q G. vvhife J- QNX . is , ' ' A R. 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AS SCHOOL TAKES UP IN THE FALL MANY NE i QS! 32.225 . 1 -Q' I '-W 'A K ' ' W -X ffwxm, 1522.-1 -1 l -9,5 '- 1 sf Q , W M., Our Bluffton-Wells County Public Library truck keeps us well supplied in reading material. Q .1 -vm Q. Ava- F 1 76 ..w 2 . , -1: gang-f.::::. R . - -fa QQ:-N sy Q vw-' 'if -Qs, A 4 X K I x if-I ' - x X fri Q. J . N ' K ' , ' ' it . l- 5 . - Q -n .ec 1 , - S . ,.. jx X, is - ,, 9 ,P 4- . X Y, .. ,usb x SZ: fi T . up ' . ' , ' - 1 Nqgev- ' 42155:-Zag' V .- r G . - Q' ., QNNT '- . . A g Mag, fr' X . - ,Q 5 diff R ' Q' R. W G -H Q Xu V 1 A - , ,... . 7 4 .1 - . '- ' - N f -. ..,. ., r. X , r 1. ' - 'f . ' WT' - f 355' . n gs 'evil' , 6 NW :QE , 'wiki lligrixi' A H ' N' - - W ., 1g5,2QQ ,fi X ' X . 5 I 1 Y' : g5 . 3'55 5':v.,- . ' ! ' W, ', - 5 ' f' i 5 Q- f -: ' 'Q 5'e'f..'g:i::j1 'N 1 . 1 Q, - , zffzirs R R ' -1' 4' . gg, . - win -- i Iii-1 ., - V I --4 xr x. ,. -.pa I j. 'A -as fp . 1... ,,... nge.. f .5 .Y Q: .:5u.,,kg, . , .emu . GRADE 2 R. Siaughter L. Smith G. Sprunger D. Todd A. Weikel P. Welty G. Wickliffe M. Wilburn S. Yager J. Yaney .2 I R. Andes R. Barnes V. Confer R. Dawson J. Deckard D. Droege R. Duncan T. Faughfy R. Gibson S. Graff M. Grams T. Guerin L. Haggard J. Howard A. Johnson G. Johnson P. McCord M. Murchland E. Papunen B. Sawvel Second graders come to Mrs Carnall for friendly advice. 7232 . . ' ' ' . Q' - .,,' S. gi- ' X V P1 ' ' '- ' ' :'55'1'fi'?f5'X ' ' if5'?ff-f:-- .-iff: 5'fff'E.EiI r . 'Miz z ' '3 3 ua P ' ' 1? I , L if' , A V Q 1: . . y 0- R -yr ,. . J J 1 ' i - 1:1552 Eff' -Y- 5 5 - bf l ff 1. as f - -.1 - -1 'M f, n 'g .5 lf' .55 ' ' 'K 'J . , - . i ' I A E Q - -. f '31 -. 1 v ,--4. S Hx -In-M ,K ,L 0 if ., , 1: u -:gg-N -'- ,K :A f 1 ' H -EJ 'wwf'-'f Q . .lm J 4 14A ' ' N wJvv vw:1ff2:ss:'-'wr-YW.-MMM ' F1TvE4 'Y .-'f'3,..f'..W3 -f f ' ' ? I' A Q . - ,sg - . ' Qiwrfizt. I-4 . . L., ' ' '-I 2 ' '-hw ff' v ,-if I A 3.. get Q J V , 2,57 ,- .r 'M A 45 :f:j.': .- P-'V N, Q 'Y - f ' '0 , ai -. .1 ' I ig, K v fn L. i, 55 Q 55:5 1 . ,J 1-if ' , --' 2' Q-1' MJ' Y i 550' 1, f ' - .,j Q ' V. , 'E:E: : H.. W T. fl A ' - -f Y .n............. M Mrs. Shadday teaches her students to read sentences from the blackboard. B. Confer D. Double D. Drayer E. Gillingham B. Heckley D. Howard S. Hunter S. Jaurique S. Jones P. Kahn B. King J. Kreigh H. Liechty B. McBride G. Richey P. Stowe K. Troumbovver C. Urshel K. Worthrnan D. Wilburn GRADE 1 Co-Sponsored by AHNENSMITH BROS. Ossian, Indiana and JOHNLOZ MARKET Murray, Indiana v.. FRP. . A P P P ' 53 , P' . P. Beck i QP 5 f -P agar - 1 V K A D. BUSl l9f' if P ' , b 1, ' V5X'5.3iYT.'3'53T??TTT73fPX'5I5.':'3'Y'?F'TTT5??T i:PP'f V . '. P F ::'P'? :2 wv:Pqqg.,P1:PPg.sPgP.P :-Pr.. .P z Pspg: P :P . P P :P P N ' P , ' P 1 ,. .., 25 j:1:33.1g.'.15. ., 'Pu 'P 'P Q1jg:2QE:1:,.':,,'P11 ' ' -' P 2' ' :EP P .. ' , .3 YSIPSP. . 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H ., u- :QQQSIQ ' -'I ,. K ,Q 4 .-. - P if' ,. V' 0- fan M . -, 'gy N, W, rg. Sr :P A. I -A - X 1 -1? .N I P ' 4 .. . s , F 'H 'ffl 4 ' Pi ' .,:5' JT.. XP. -.sz P ' 1' ' ' .. . , P . i :Q 1 2' I VX 1 -. . xx. f ff: qw., ,A V. L Miss Mahnensmith shows her pupils how to construct their letters. T. Barr S. Byerly M. Deckard R. Fate G. Fiechter C. Haggard G. Hulvey S. Johnson R. Krumma A. J. Lewis B. Murchland D. Moore C. Pasko L. Rathburn D. Rice S. Roller G. Roughia V. Smith P. Sonnigsen B. Sonnet M. Todd L. Weltz S. Wiekliffe C. Wolfe GRADE 1 Co-Sponsored by HEYER LY BAKERY Ossian, Indiana and ELZEY 81 SON Ossian, indiana Grade A Milk and Dairy ProcIuc+s VITAMIN A HOMOGENIZED PASTEURIZED MILK CHOCOLATE MILK BUTTERMILK COFFEE CREAM COTTAGE CHEESE ORANGE DRINK BUTTER AND CHEESE Nighi' Telephone I335 GERBER'S CENTRAL DAIRY BIuff+on, Indiana 230 Wes+ Markef ALLEN-WELLS CO. R. E. M. C. Power-Heai'-Lighi' OSSIAN, INDIANA GERBER FURNITURE BLUFFTON, INDIANA The Fines+ in Home Furnishings Complimenis of DR. J. T. SCOTT BLUFFTON, INDIANA ROSCOE WOODWARD STATION Kingsland, Indiana Complimenfs of THE UNIONDALE BOWMANIS LUMBER co. GARAGE UNIONDALE, INDIANA Ossian, Indiana MASTERSON TYNDALL CO. Clofhing and Shoes 'For Dad and Lad BLUFFTON, INDIANA SWISHER LUMBER CO.. INC. 703 W. Wabash Sfreei' BLUFFTON, INDIANA Phone l3l3 MONTGOMERY WARD Phone 860 BLUFFTON. INDIANA Complimenfs of WAYNEDALE CLEANERS WAYNEDALE INDIANA KENNEDY REXALL DRUGS Formerly The Young's Drug S'rore BLUFFTON INDIANA BLUFFTON PRINTERY Commercial Prin+ers Phone 6I7 BLUFFTON, INDIANA VOGUE SHOP, INC. Women's Apparel 206 W. Marlxel' S+. BLUFFTON, INDIANA STEURY BOTTLING COMPANY Hearl' Club Beverages Hire Hep Double Cola BLUFFTON, INDIANA Complimen+s of SHERIFF RAYMOND DURR AND DEPUTY SHERIFF MILES HOOPENGARDNER WELLS couNTY G. C. MURPHY COMPANY II9-23 Soufh Marlcel' S+. BLUFFTON INDIANA The Comple+e Varie'ry S+ore SUNIER 81 LOCKWOOD, INC. Complgmenfs of General Insurance QSSIAN LUMBER CQ. BLUFFTON INDIANA uapever S+., Phone '500 OSSIAN INDIANA Personal Insurance Service MONUMENTS AND MARKERS We Will Design Any S+one for Your Need WARE MONUMENT COMPANY IV2 Mile Norfh on Road II See or Call HENRY HECKLEY, Ossian Rep.-TOCSIN Phone 2on4 BLUFFTON INDIANA NATIONAL OIL 81 GAS, INC. PHILLIPS bb PRODUCTS D Promp'I', Courfeous, Dependable TANK TRUCK DELIVERY -ANYWHERE- Evinrude Ouiboard Mofors-Boafs Marine Supplies Phone 53 Norrh of Bridge Blufffon. Ind. CRAIGVILLE GARAGE UNIONDALE STOCKYARD Appliances and Giffs Hogs-Mon., Thur.. Fri. Corn Cribs Sprayers Calves and Sheep EIeva+ors Wagons Mon., Tues.. and Wed. CRAIGVILLE, INDIANA UNIONDALE INDIANA PHONE 66 PHONE I7 HOOSIER GRAIN 81 SUPPLY CO. Grain-Fer+iIizer-Seeds-CoaI Feed and Grinding PHONE 746 BLUFFTON, IND. ROSE HILL DAIRY CompIe+e Line of Dairy I'I'ems Phone 423 BLUFFTON INDIANA CompIimenI's of MALOLEY FOOD MARKET WAYNEDALE, INDIANA STAHL'S HOME STORE Gas, Tires Groceries, Ice Cream Highway 224 and Sfafe Rd. I KINGSLAND INDIANA MOSER SUPER SERVICE CompIe'I'e One-S+op Service PHONE 300 BLUFFTON INDIANA R. L. BARRETT 5c TO SI.00 2604 L. Hun'I'ing+on Road FT. WAYNE INDIANA A CompIeI'e Variefy S'I'ore BLUFFTON CONCRETE VAULT CO. Buiiders OuaIi'Iy Sep'I'ic Tanks F.H.A. Approved HARRY J. STAHL AND JOY C. STAHL Phone II7I-I BIuff'Ion, Ind. HELLER STONE CO., INC AND BLUFFTON READY MIX CO Oualiiy Crushed Sfone Produc+s Ready Mixed Concre+e Concreie Blocks and Supplies Phones Liberfy Cenfer I00 Bluffion I8 BLUFFTON INDIANA BLUFFTON FLORIST JOHN P. SCHUMACHER IIO W. WasI'Iing'l'on Sfreei' Phone 8l BLUFFTON INDIANA RAY'S LUNCH Open Weekdays-24 Hours Sundays +o 2:00 P.M. RAY MOSURE, Propriefor II6 Wesf Washingfon S+. BLUFFTON, INDIANA em mba' OSSIAN. INDIANA GOSHORN MARKET LEONA'S BEAUTY SHOP l25 W. LaFever Sfreei' . f ilm: X We Appreciare Your Pa+ronage A? Phone 7 OSSIAN INDIANA For +I'Ie Finesi' in Hair S+yIe Complimenfs of I OSSIAN JOURNAL OSSIAN INDIANA yx I ig A Jigs? Complimenfs of Qi 1 1 LEE VII I LEWIS f , D HINSHAW STANDARD Q IAQ. ff ' CHEVROLET STAWON LD ' 1' O I OSSIAN Q ssIAN INDIANA Q5 INDIANA TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY W , K 'Mr sl' vw ww - r1Il:,R'l 1 H I Q up 11. s i l S' X i Miss Mahnensmith shows the new teachers, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Tyler, R. Swaim and D. Hoopengardner are engaged in the use of the new and Mr. VanMeter, some of the teaching methods. machines in the shop, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FACILITIES APPEAR Sponsored by OSSIAN HARDWARE Ossian, Indiana The new trophy case, in the lobby of the new gym, is admired by Brad Blair, Larry Patten, and John Smith. J mn-fwfr 4 ,rf1fsv.g,...s'v lm 1 1-r V if l1.'N',, A ' 'U 1 . I ' I xl l IA yw ww I ur. MVN'-' ' 4 -'fu --lc. ,Jun v , ,- ,,.. M1 , I J, ,w P I I v '1- if-H ,L ll' rx' r . 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