Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1923 volume:

Ol)e -A.rgu5 VOLUME XV PUBILSHED BY THE Class of Nineteen Twenty- Three OF OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL Ottumwa, Iowa The Staff iditor-in-Chief—Marion Rambo Business Manager Paul Frazer Ass't Business Manager—Paul Hasselquist Advertising Manager- Edwin Barton EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editor—Gordon Strong Associate Editor—Marc a ret Evans Athletic Editor I 'Hvigi it Bannister Forensic Editor Marry Parks Gwen Vinson Marian Brown Florence Goff Clara Giltner Ruth Roth Ruth Taylor ADVERTISING STAFF Ross Suit Ruth Lowe Vera Sterner Frank Pollard John Webber Donovan Davidson TYPISTS Ruth Taylor Esther Larson Billy Harper Betty Keyhoe T 1 £ Staff wishes to express its appreciation and thanks to Miss Sturtevant and the Art Department for their generous co-operation and UNTIRING EFFORTS IN MAKING THE ARTWORK FOR THE ”1923 Argus” a success, It is of a type and STANDARD FROM AN ARTISTIC POINT OF VIEW WHICH HAS NEVER BEFORE BEEN EQUALED. Foreword « � REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CLASS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS PERSONALITY. THE STAFF OF AND CONTRIBUTORS TO this Argus Annual have la- bored TO SUSTAIN A DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE THAT WILL NOT BE UTTERLY UNWORTHY OF THE IQ2} Seniors. Admitting on all POINTS OUR FAILURE TO REACH OUR IDEALS WE ARE, HOWEVER. SUFFICIENTLY CONFIDENT IN SUB- MITTING TO THE PUBLIC THE MODEST PAGES WHICH FOLLOW. MR. II. E. BLACKMAR Dedication TO MR. H. E. BLACKMAR WHO, FOR THE PAST TEN AND ONE- HALF YEARS, HAS LABORED SO EARNESTLY THAT THE SCHOOLS OF Ottumwa might reach and MAINTAIN A STANDARD OF EXCEL- LENCE AND EFFICIENCY SUR- PASSED BY NONE OTHER IN THE STATE. IN AN EFFORT TO EX- PRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE IC)23 CLASS AND THE STUDENT BODY OF THE OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THESE EARNEST EF- FORTS AND UNSELFISH SERVICES THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO HIM. i CONTENTS BOOK I The High School The Faculty BOOK II Classes BOOK III Organizations BOOK IV Athletics BOOK V Jokes Ads The Old High School THE student body of O. H. S. will miss their old building even though they arc looking forward to the enjoyment of the many different conveniences of the new building. Since the year iqoi, the same building has harbored the students of O. H. S. and has been a place of which they may well be proud. It has served its full purpose and has instilled into the minds of many, the old maxim. Know'ledge is proud that he has learned so much, Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. w hich is placed above the entrance, w here all may see it. No matter how long the students� are in the new' building O. H. S. will always be to some, the large brown, stone structure on West Fourth St. Pleasant memories of the worthwhile years spent there will ever be present in the minds of those who were graduated from it. and who look upon it as their Alma Mater. The New High School THOSE of O. H. S. that are fortunate enough to be able to complete their High School education in the new building arc looking forward to the finish- ing of it with much expectation. At the great expense and sacrifice of the taxpayers of the city. Ottumwa can boast of the finest high school building in the state and one of the finest in the Mississippi valley. Bonds, to the amount of $750,000 were voted and issued in IQ2I-IQ22 and are the means of paying for its erection. The site for the building is the finest that could be procured by the city. It is on a hill, which makes the large clock one of the many features visible to most of the city. It is very centrally located, as it is accessible from all parts of the city. The fine auditorium with its seating capacity of fifteen hundred and its well equipped stage will fill a long felt need in the community. Physical training outside of athletics has been lacking in O. H. S. for a number of years. This has been due to the fact that all space was needed for classrooms. The gymnasium and swimming pool in the new building will develop another side of life in the student. The home rooms which will take the place of the assembly room, will afford a greater personal touch between the student body and the faculty. More can be accomplished individually and as a whole by the students be- cause of the many advantages which will be afforded. It is only fair that more effort be put forth, as this is one way in which the students can show their deep appreciation for the great gift of the city of Ottumwa to them. rtorn n hutof� c w ; C V fACU 9 MR. I. H. BRENNI-MAN Mr. Brenncman has very successfully filled his position as principal of the main high school for three years. He is friend as well as instructor to all who know him. He has shown great ability in organizing the school to meet the demands of crowded conditions and has won the respect of the public as well as the student body. The Seniors are especially indebted to Mr. Brennc- man for his timely advice. He has.given freely of his time and thought that they might prosper and the success of this class is due in a large measure to his advice. Mr. Brenncman received his B. A. degree from the State University. 10 O. H. S. Faculty vX Mr. Oliver Fai rer has been principal at the Junior High for three years and has run the school very efficiently. His A. B. degree was received at the State University. He teaches Gen- eral Science and Algebra. Mr. Frank Douma is our well known assistant principal. He received his A. B. degree from Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Besides being our assistant principal he is Business Manager of Athletics and teaches Algebra and Geometry. Miss Edna B. Huston received her A. B. degree from Carthage College. She needs no introduction to the O. H. S. students as she has taught English in O. H. S. for four years. Miss Martha I. Owen, who teaches English, has a B. A. degree from State University, Iowa. Miss Louisa A. Van Dyke received her B. A. degree from Michigan Univer- sity. She teaches Normal Training. Miss Anna Laura Clark, who teaches Public Speaking, received her B. A. degree from Drake University. This is her first year at O. H. S. Mr. Harold James Cree received his B. S. degree from Ames. He teaches Chemistry and Physics. This is his first year at O. H. S. Miss Estelle Jeffrey, who teaches History and Civics, received her A. B. degree from Monmouth, 111. 11 Mrs. Charlotte Warden Frank re- ceived her B. A. degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. Frank teaches History and English. Miss Anna Louise Owen has a B. A. degree from State University, Iowa. She teaches English. Mr. James Gilbert Evans received his B. A. degree from Simpson. He teaches Bookkeeping. This is his first year at O. H. S. Miss Berta Me Murray received her B. A. degree from University of Iowa. She is a very efficient Spanish teacher and all the pupils with whom she is associated appreciate her untiring efforts. Miss Ola E. Huston has an A. B. degree from Carthage and an A. M. degree from University of Illinois. She teaches History. Mr. Clarence Alton received his B. S. degree from the Western Illinois State Teacher's College. He teaches Physics. Miss Mary Heindbl received her A. B. degree from Grinncll. She teaches English. This is her first year at O. H. S. Miss Blanche McCartney, Girls' Basketball Coach, received her B. A. degree from I. S. T. C. Cedar Falls and her B. L. from Tarkin College. She teaches Mathematics. This is her first year at O. H. S. 12 Miss Gertrude Downs has a B. A. degree from Parsons College. She teaches Biology. Miss Lois M. King, Girls’ Basketball Coach, received her B. A. degree from Grinnell. This is her first year at O. H. S. Mr. Paul Troeger has a B. S. degree from Iowa State College. He teaches Agriculture and General Science. Miss Bertha E. Tindai. has a B. of Acc. degree. She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and Gregg Normal, Chicago. She teaches Shorthand and Typewriting. Miss Marie E. Porter has a B. A. degree from Grinnell College. She is head of the Latin department. Miss Eleanor L. Pearson has a B. S. degree in Home Economics from Iowa State College at Ames. She is the teacher of Home Economics. Mr. Thomas Orville McCord attend- ed Illinois State Normal, University of Minnesota and the Stout Institute. He teaches Manual Training. Miss Janet Kimpston received her B. A. degree from the University of Iowa. She has charge of the French department. This is her first year at O. H. S. 13 Mr. Roscoe G. Linder received his A. B. decree from Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois. The Orchestra and band arc under his leadership. He teaches Mathematics. Miss Clara I. Kasisciikk received her B. S. degree from Iowa State College. She teaches Domestic Science. Mr. Adoli'h H. Johnson, our debating Coach, received his B. A. degree from Lake Forest College. He teaches English. Miss Vesta Irene Gallanar, who teaches History, received her B. A. degree from the Iowa University. Miss Nona Isabel Jordan received her A. B. and B. S. degrees from Drake. She teaches Home Econom- ics at the Junior High. Miss Clara Holman received her B. A. degree from University of Iowa. She teaches Mathematics. Mr. Bailey received his B. S. degree from Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa. He teaches Physics and Algebra. This is his first year at 0. H. S. Miss Elizabeth A. Davis received her A. B. degree from Grinnell. She teaches Mathematics at the Junior High. This is her first year at O. H. S. 14 Miss Clara B. Enoch attended Lake Forest College and received her A. B. degree from University of Iowa. Miss Enoch has charge of the as- sembly rooms. Miss Agnes Kittlbson received her B. A. degree from Rockford College. She teaches Science, Civics and Music at the Junior High. This is her first year at (). H. S. Mr. Glenn Henry Osborne teaches Manual Training and Mechanical Drawing at the Junior High. He attended State University of Iowa. Miss Teresa Nye, a Junior High School teacher, has her A. B. degree from Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She teaches English and Latin at the Junior High. Mr. Eli Leonard received his A. B. degree from Drake University, Des Moines. He teaches Typewriting and Bookkeeping. This is his lirst year at O. H. S. Mrs. Sroi rz received her B. A. degree from State University. She teaches New and Old Testament History. Miss Carson attended Tabor Con- servatory and Oberlin Conservatory. She is the Music Supervisor. Miss Schick received her A. B. degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. She teaches English at the Junior High. 15 Miss Hazel Sturtkvant, Drawing Supervisor, attended both the Uni- versity of Wisconsin and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Miss Maude McEi.koy has an A. B. and an A. M. degree from Columbia University. She teaches Civics and Commercial Geography at the Junior High. Clara Springer is attendance clerk at the Office. Mildred Jones is registrar at the Office. Mr. Edwards received his B. A. degree from Simpson College. He has taught in Egypt. He teaches Economics and History. This is his first year at O. H. S. Mr. Yoijnt received his Eli. B. degree from Parsons College. He is the Athletic Director. Miss White received her A. B. degree from Simpson College. She teaches English. David H. Barton received a B. Ph. degree from the State University of Iowa. He teaches Algebra and Com- mercial Geography. 10 ■ Miss Rosk S. Miller has a B. A. degree from Iowa State Teachers College. She teaches Mathematics. Mr. Joyce B. Harked received his A. B. degree from Simpson. He teaches Civics, Economics and Com- mercial Law. This is his first year at (). H. S. Otoe Sutfc dy M 0 0 Plea.Sd } S} ftst I 'j Street GdA g 11 E.X {UVitoYf We rour No More 18 — ,v :S 7 - « ;. i � C ■ v ! f '•• .. ii ' I t ——K T. • f mm ‘ .V J ’i '•■ • «••� . —'.-■ D w d e av ••.!••:•;.« «VI 19 MISS CLARA B. ENOCH SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR Miss Enoch has, for two years, been the successful guiding star for the class of 1Q23. As teacher and friend, she has been untiring in her efforts for the class and has won the love and admiration of every member of the class of ’23. She has helped them over the rocks of difficulty and has been with them in this the last venture of the class. The Seniors hope that this will in some measure express the appreciation which the class feels for Miss Enoch. 20 Senior Class Statistics OFFICERS President—Donovan Davidson Vice-president—)oi in Warren Secretary—Paul Hasselquist Treasurer—Frank Clark Historian Marion Rambo COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Marian Brown—Valedictorian I 'lorence Goff—Salutator ian Margaret Evans—Honor Student Gordon Strong—Chosen by Faculty Donovan Davidson—Chosen by Class Marion Rambo—Honorary Student Chosen by Faculty EMBLEMS Flower Sunburst Rose Colors- Blue and Gold YELL Boomera! Boomera! Boomera! Boom! Zoomera! Zoomera! Zoomera! Zoom! i-0-2-3 Sis! Boom! Bah! i023 Rah! Rah! Rah! Baccalaureate Sermon—June 3. Junior-Senior Reception—June 1 Commencement Exercises—-June 7. Senior Invitation Dance—June 8. i Q2 3 Class Song vV You may sing the praises of your different classes. Of our dear old 0. H. S.; Of eighteen you may boast. To nineteen sing a toast, To twenty or whichever one you please You may tell the story of your twenty-twos. Or any other one you try. It makes no difference to me. Its as plain as can be That there’s just one class for me. Chorus And it is tqi} our twenty-three, Oh That's the class that I call mine; It's the class of spirit. It's the class of merit. Its the class where boys and girls are always full of pep. In the Springtime or in the Summer, In the Fall or Winter-time, I shall not forget her, but will love her better. For its ‘twenty-three for mine! We have worked and we have played for all thats in us. In all our high school course. Now we are almost done. We've had a lot of fun. We ll have to leave you soon, we're sad to say. But whenever we are asked what class we claim. We'll all be proud to say, No matter when it is. Or wherever we are, That there's just one class for us. —Words by I lee Sowder '23 —To the Tune of Iowa by W. R. Law 22 Donovan Davidson Born for success he seemed W ith grace to win, with heart to hold. President Class 4; Student Council 3, 4: Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4. “Charm School; French Club 3, 4, President 4; Pep Club 4. John Warren This rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Football 1, 2, 3; Class Vice President 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Argus News 3, 4; Business Manager 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Dramatic Club 4: Spanish Club 3; Student Council 4; President 4. Paul Hasselquist I've lived and loved. Boy's Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Hi-Y 3, 4, Treas. 4; Mixed Chorus 4, President 4; Pep Club 4; Student Council 4; Argus Annual Staff 4; Class Secretary 4. Frank Clark They say best men are molded out of faults. Class Vice President 2; Class President 3; Class Treasurer 4: Argus News 2; Football 2. 4: Yell Leader 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4: Hi-Y 2. 3, 4, Treas. 3, 4; Pep Club 4-, Pres. 4. Marion Ram bo “Let such teach others who themselves excel. Argus Annual 3. 4. Editor-in Chief 4; Argus News 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Class Vice President 1; Historian 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; First Girls Glee Club 3. 4; Clios 2; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 4. 23 Nicholas Alexi-k I was not born under a rhyming planet. Track 2; Wrestling 3. Mary Lou Allen “Her eyes were deeper than the depth Of waters still'd at even.” Billings High 1, 2, Billings, Montana; Dramatic Club 4, “Charm School” 4; Pep Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Philo 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3; Argus News 4. Hazel Baker “ Winsome womanhood. Completed course in 3 }■ years. Nor- mal training Club 2, 3; Clio 1. 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Girls' Basketball 4. Dwight Bannister lie was a very perfight, gente’l knight Football 3, 4; Student Council 4; Debate 4; Hi-Y 4; Argus Annual 4. Fannie Barnes “A sprightly maid is she. Clios 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 3, 4. 24 Edwin Barton “The kings of modern Ihol are blind. Boys’ Glee Club 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Hi-Y 4; Swimming 2; Argus Annual 4; Advertising Manager 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Argus News 1. Bertha Bi.ack “Her life lias many a hope and aim. Gladys Black “Grateful for blessing lent, Of simple tastes and mind content. Chorus 1, 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Normal Train- ing Club 3, 4. Irene Bowen How pretty her blushing was, and how she blushed again. Third Girls’ Glee Club 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Philos 3, 4. Vera Bradford ’Tis pleasant, sure to see one's name in print, A book's a book, although there's nothing in't. Mason City 1; Long Beach, California 2, 3; Ottumwa 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Philos 4. 25 Alice Bkady “A blush is beautiful but often incon- venient.” Clio 1, 2; Philos 3, 4; Chorus 1; Glee Club 2: First Girls’ Glee Club 3; Spanish Club 2; Normal Training 2; Basketball 1. Grace Brown There's a deal of deviltry beneath this mild exterior.” Clios 1, 2: Philo 4, Vice President 4; Chorus 1, President 1: Glee Club 2. 3. 4. Marian Brown “Her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair Clios 1, 2: Philos 4; Girls' Chorus 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, President 4; Argus News 3; Argus Annual 4; Student Council 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Class Valedictorian. Madblyn Burtnett “ Ye auburn locks, ye golden curls.” Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Clio 2: Glee Club 1, 2; Hi-Tri 3. 4; Philos 4. Oswald Butler ”A n honest man’s the noblest work of Cod” 26 Ben Criley “lie was the mildest manner'd man That ever scuttled ship or cut a throat ” Mixed Chorus 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Track 3, 4. Vera Culbertson In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her” Glee Club 2, 3; Philos 3, 4: Spanish Club 3, 4. Kyle Davis “ !$ good be out of the world as out of fashion Junior High Glee Club 1; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Sara Helen Eaton 1 mother's pride, a father's joy” Margaret Evans “Modest and demure but much alive.” Chillicothe, Missouri 1,2; O. H. S 3, 4; Argus News 4; Argus Annual 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Charm School 4; Philo 3, 4, President 4: Normal Training Club 3, 4, President 4; Pep Club 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 4: Student Council 4. 27 Leona Filler “A merry heart and true” Normal Training Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Second Girls Glee Club 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Ci.ko Funk ‘7 have no other, hut a woman's reason. Clio 1; Librarian 2; N. T. Secretary 3: Philo 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Normal Training 3, 4. Dorothy Gallagher To doubt her pureness were to want a heart Chorus 1: Clios 1, 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Girls’ First Glee Club 3, 4; Philos 3, 4; French Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Normal Training Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Mixed Chorus 4. Clara Giltner The bravest are the lenderesl. Chorus 2 : Second Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: Argus Annual Staff 4. Helen Githens '7 have never sought the world. Chorus 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3: French Club 1, 2, 3; Clio 1, 2; Philos 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 3. 28 Louise Gookin “Broadcloth without and a warm heart within. Clios 1, 2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Hi-Tri Vice President 4. Lucille Gordon Can one desire too much of a good thing.” Lucille Haines “ Who deserves well needs not another's praise.” Choral Club 1; Chorus 1; Third Girls’ Glee Club 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3: Clios 2: Philos 4: Normal Training Club 3, 4. William Harper '7 am not in the role of common men.” Chorus 1; Argus News 3; Argus Annual 4. Orra Hkrrman 44The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books.” Normal Training Club 3, 4; Clios 1,2; Philos 3, 4. 29 Helen Heu km an “The age of innocence.” Spanish Club 3, 4: Philos 3, 4. Arthur Hickey “But he is risen, a later star of dawn.” Radio Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys' Chorus 2. Elbert Hickman “Sweet arc the slumbers of a virtuous man.” Commercial English Club. Helen Hite “A sprightly little maid is she.” Violet Holtz “Pleasure never is at home.” Argus News Staff I, 2; Argus Annual 1, 2; Pep Executive Committee 2; Clios 2. 30 Ileta Hunter Whatever anyone does or so vs, I must be good. Chorus 1, 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4. Hazei. Jones There is a place and to spare for your frank young smile.” Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Normal Training Club 3, 4, Vice President 4; Hi-Tri 4. Elma Joseph She dwelt among the untrodden ways. Completed course in 3H years. Chorus 1; Clarinda High School 1, 2; O. H. S. 3, 4: Glee Club 3; Normal Training Club 3. 4. Fern Kitterman 1 have been a stranger in a strange land” Proviso High 1, 2, 3: Ottumwa High 4. First Girls Glee Club 4: Opera Chorus 4. Bertha Landex If e’en she knew an evil thought, She spoke no evil word.” 31 Ei.la Lunoborg ‘77 put a girdle 'round about the earth In forty minutes.” Clio 2; Philo 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Hi-Tri 4. Truman Mast “He followed all the paths that lead to a woman's love.” Chorus 1: Argus News Staff 3; Mixed Chorus 4: Opera Chorus 4; Hi-Y 4. Anna Mathews “With honest pride I scorn each selfish end. Choral Club I; Chorus 1, 3; Girls' Glee Club 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 3; Clio 2: Philo 4: N. T. C. 3. 4. Greta Miner “My heart is fixed.” Chorus 1; Clios 1, 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 2. 3. Paul Miru.on “Think not I am what I appear.” Spanish Club 3; Chorus 1. 32 Loretta Monroe “And gladly would she learn and gladly teach.” Girls' Chorus 1: Second Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Normal Train- ing Club 2, 3, 4. Otto Montague “I strove with none, for none was worth my strife.” Charles Myers “The nobly born must nobly meet his fate.” Wrestling 4; Radio Club 3, 4. Nellie Myers “Silence is the speech of love.” Clios 1; Chorus 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3; Normal Training Club 3, 4. Maurice McVey “I am the very pink of courtesy.” Band 4: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4: Jr. Hi-Y 4. 33 Miriam Platts “What wod I see, humbly I seek to do. Clio 1.2; Philo 3. 4. Dorothy Proi i “The world is too much with us. Completed course in 3 H vears. Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Clios 2; Hi-Tri 4. Rachel Pool Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.’’ Glenn Reiniek “His words, like so many nimble and airy servitors trip about him at command. Track 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys' Chorus 1; Pres. Discussion Club 4; Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. Ruth Roth “Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes.” Wayland Hi h 1. 2: O. H. S. 3, 4; Sec- ond Girls’ Glee Club 3; Hi-Tri 3, 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 4, Vice Pres. 4; Philo 4; Ar«us Annual Staff 4. 34 Dorothy Schorr “Not aw'd lo duty by superior sway. Philos 4. Grace Sheehan Look, then, into thine own heart and write. Clio 1, 2, Pres. 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2: French Club 3: Philos 3, 4: First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. Theresa Skinner “ 1 lovely maid with blushes.” Girls’ Chorus 1; Normal Training Club 2. 3, 4. Ethel Silvers Those who do teach, do it with gentle means and easy tasks. Chorus; Glee Club. Mildred Simmons The sports of children satisfy the child. French Clui� 2, 3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2: Philos 3; First Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Opera Chorus 4. 35 Kenneth Slover I was not always a man of woe.” Orchestra; Band; Junior High Glee Club Ilee Sowdek Here's a sigh to those who love me, And a smile to those who hate me” Chorus 1,2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3: First Girls' Glee Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Philos 4; Dramatic Club 4; De- bating Club 4. Earl Stiles “To be great is to be misunderstood.” Edna Stocker Her ways are ways of pleasantness ” Normal Training Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Ethel Stump I love not the man the less, but Nature more.” Second Girls' Glee Club 3. 4. t 36 Ross Suit Ilis life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, This was a manI Cedar Rapids High 1, 2; O. H. S. 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Hand 4; French Club 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Argus Annual 4; Basketball 4. Ruth Taylor Her life has many a hope and aim. Class President; Historian 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Argus News 4; Argus Annual 4. Mary Elizabeth Teriiuxr Her wit is the aid and wine of a merry meeting.” Chons 1; Clios 1, 2; Second Girls' Glee Club 2; First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4. Secretary 4; Philos 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. '4; Pep Club 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Declamatory 3, 4. Nellie Tomlin Women's faith and women's trust Write the characters in dust. Bloomfield 1; Ottumwa 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Normal Training Club 3, 4; Philos 4; Hi-Tri 4. Maxine Toole 37 Lei.a Vega .'I diligent student she, and not without reward. Rachel Wagner Men were gay deceivers ever Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Girls Reserves 2, 3, President 2, 3; Normal Training 3, 4; First Girls Glee Club 4. Arthur Weems A Daniel come to JudgmentI Yea a Daniel. Maxine Young “My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle. VlLLBTA CASSII. “None named her hut to praise. Blakesburg High 1; Chorus 2: Blakes- burg 3; N. T. C. 4. 38 Clair Grooms “ tint not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men.” Class President 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Captain 3; Basket ball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4: Vice President Pep Club 4. Lillian Fern “Frailily, thy name is woman.” Clio 2; French Club 2, 3; Philo 4; Span- ish Club 4; Hi-Tri 4. Ollie Bennett “Is she not passing fair?” Glee Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2. John Finnkrty “A proper man, as one shall see on a summer's day.” Boys’ Chorus 1: Football 4; First Boys' Glee Club 4. Margarite Hale “She is the quiet kind Whose natures never vary” French Club 2, 3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3; First Girls' Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4. 39 XLgSTSj Norman Johnson A stoic of the woods,—a man without a tear.” Ruth Williams Love sought is good, but given unsought is better Dramatic Club 4; Pep Club 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri 3; Philo 4; Clios 2. Thelma McVeigh William Ware “That is as well said as if I had said it myself Glee Club !; French Club 2, 3; Football 4; Hi-Y 4. Gwendolyn Johnson Studious to please, vet not ashamed to fail. Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Clios 2; Philos 3. 4. 40 Gwendolyn Vinson “All people said she had authority.” Junior High Basketball team; Argus News 2, .3, 4; Circulating Manager 4: Argus Annual 4; French Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Clios 1, 2; Pep Club 4. Waldo Shoemaker ' . that music—do 1 wake or sleep?” Ruth Wittenmeyer 44Sigh'd and look'd and sigh'd again” Clios 1,2; Philos 3, 4. Irene Prewitt ”1 cannot tell how the truth may be I say the tale as it was said to me.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club; Clio Lit. Lemont Eaton There is no art to tell the mind's construc- tion in the face.” Boy’s Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Wrestling 4: Radio Club 4; Track 4. 41 Waltkk Johnson I would tlnil my longue could utter Ihe thoughts that arise in me. Edith Hyatt “ IVhal's mine is yours and what's yours is mine. Lovilla, In. 1, 2, 3; O. H. S. 4; Mixed Chorus 4. Helen Myers A daughter of the Cods, divinely tall, And most divinely fair.” Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1; Clios 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4; Philos 4. George Keefe “All mankind loves a lover. Genevieve Lewis Beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold. Glee Club 1; Spanish Club 3. 42 Jeanette Mascheck “O Heaven! Were man But constant, he were perfect.” Class Treasurer 2, 3; Clios 1: Chorus 1: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 4. Elder Edmund “A town that boasts inhabitants like me Can have no lack of good society.” Thelma H ildebra nd “She was a form of life and light.” Clios 2; Philos 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4; Normal Training Club 3, 4. John Seaburc “And e’en his failings lean to virtue’s side. Florence Goff Her level best, nothing less.” Chillicothe 1, Packwood 3; Ottumwa 2. 4; Sec. N. T. C. 4; Normal Training 3; Philos 3; See. 4; Argus Annual 4; Glee Club 2: Class Saluta- toriam 43 touts iiarusk£____ Francis VonSchradf.r They sin, who tell us lot e can die. Army Navy Prep. School 1; Class Track 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Football 2, 4: Class Officer 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4. Evangei.inb Kr atzkr ‘‘.4 damsel of high lineage Vf.rnon Wallace A sadder and a wiser man lie rose the morrow morn.” Radio Club 3, 4. Thki.ma Morgan She floats upon the river of her thought. Class Sec.-Treas. 1: Argus News 1; French Club 2, 3. Leslie Thompson “Life is hut an empty dream. 44 Pauline Triiax Write me as one who loves his fellow men. Eddy ville 1, 2; Ottumwa 3, 4; Philos 3, 4; Normal Training 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4. Richard Prewitt Murk the perfect man and behold the upright. Hi-Y 1,4; Argus Staff 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 4. Jean Chapman Love me little, love me long. Class Librarian 1: Basketball 1, 2, 3: Class Secretary 2: Argus News 2; N. T. C. Club 3; Hi-Tri 3; Glee Club 4; Philos 4; Pep Club 4. Lorenzo Grant Great men's souls are the portions of eternity Chorus 1; Football 1. Lois Powers Silence is more musical than song. Chorus 1; Second Girls' Glee Club 2: First Firls' Glee Club 3, 4; Philos 4. 45 tkrtf Edwin Pimroy Home keeping youth have ever homely ■wits. Football 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. Esther Larson “Her face, oh call it fair, not pale! Glee Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4: Argus News 4; Argus Annual 4; Librarian 4. Floyd Johnson A man I am, crossed with adversity. Boys' Glee Club 1, 4; Opera Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Spanish 4. Charlotte Horan With a smile on her lips and a tear in her eye. Clio 1; N. T. C. 2. 3. 4. Paul Irwin And panting limes toiled after him in vain.” 40 Cornelius Ostdikk .1 bold bad man.” Madge Bishop “Speak softly, but carry a biz slick. Burlington H. S. 1 V2 years; Philos 3, 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4, President 4. Paul Frazer “Creat men are not always wise.” Boys Glee Club 1, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Pep Club 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Treas. 4; Argus News 4; Argus Annual Staff 4; Business Manager 4. Theresa Reeves “Her best companion, innocence.” Agency 1; O. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basket ball 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2; French Club 2; Philos 3. Benton Mahoney “Ills mirth and good humor arc coin in his purse.” Spanish Club 2; Stage Hand 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. 47 iMukx-_____ Ckkta Wheeler “’Tis a mailer of regret .She's a hit of a coquette. Chorus 1. Arthur Tyler He added as a trifling jest— There'll he the devil to pay Lucille Lyons Tor men may come and men may go, Hut 1 go on forever Glee Club 1,4; Olios 1, 2; N- T. Club 3, 4: Girls’ Reserve 3. Walter Riley Tor even tho’ vanquished he could argue still. Glee Club 1; Wrestling 2,3,4; Captain 4. Frances Baker And now for a treat, I shall study awhile. Clios 1,2; Chorus 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Philo 3. 4. 48 Brancent Morrow “Much have I seen and known. Sam Sprikkbl Among them, but not of them; in a shroud Of thoughts which were not their thoughts Glee Club 1: Radio Club 3, 4. Helen Bland “ With the smile that was childlike and bland ” Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Ernest Mungoven “ Napoleon was little Completed course in 3 years. Glee Club 1, 2: Orchestra 1, 2; Debating Club 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4; Ass’t Chem- ist 4. Irene Pillmier Not awed to duty by superior sway Orchestra 3, 4. 49 Bonnek Leonard ”1, the heir of all the ages, in the fore- most files of time .” Completed Course in 3 Yi years. Span- ish Club 1,2; Vice President 2: Junior Hi-Y 2, Hi-Y 3. Violet Kic.ht “Thinking is hut an idle xvasle of thought.” Martin O’Hara Much may be made of a Scotchman if he he caught young.” Glee Club 1, 2: Track 2. Marion Masciibk And when once the young heart of a maiden is stolen. The maiden herself will steal after it soon.” Clios 1; Chorus 1, 2; French Clui� 3, 4. Allan McCune Wisdom shall die with me.” Mixed Chorus 4; Sec.-Treas. 4; French Club 3. 4; Debate Club 3. 4; Vice- President :4; Dramatic Clui� 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4. 50 Mary Logan “She doeth lit lie kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise. Clios 1, 2, Vice President 2; Chorus 2: Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Philos 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Pep Chib 4; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Declamatory 3, 4. Virgil Meagher “In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 4; Spanish Club 2. Theodore Giles “The deed I intend is great, Hut what, as yet, I know not Radio Club 3. 4. Gordon Strong “To do him any wrong was to beget A kindness from him, for his heart was rich. Debate 2, 3: French Club 2, 3; Drama- tic Club 3: Argus News 3; Associate Editor 3: Argus Annual 3; Associate Editor 3, 4; Informal Discussion Club 3. Edward Sheake “My nobility, said he, begins in me” Wentworth Military Academy Vi year: Lincolns 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Spanish Club 2. 3. Edna Maurer “Grateful for blessings lent Of simple tastes and mind intent Bloomington High School 1; ). H. S. 2, 3, 4: Normal Training Club 3, 4. 51 History of the Class of 1Q23 One beautiful June day in the year 1Q48. as 1 was wandering through the Ottumwa Public Library looking though the countless lx oks. my attention was attracted by one book which was noticeably more tattered and torn than the rest. As this had always been a sign to me that a book was especially good I stopped to investigate such an evidently popular book. The cover was so badly worn that I could not make out the title of it. Looking on the front page I was surprised to read published in the year IQ48 in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the graduation of the class of IQ23 Wonders of wonders—this book had been published this very same year and it had obviously already gained popularity! However, I did not wonder longer when turning to the title page I read History of the Class of IQ23 —a play in four acts. This is a summary of what I read’ HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1Q23 A Tragedy in Tour Acts Act I. Scene 1. Time—First semester, iqiq. I he month of September, iqiq. marked the beginning of a rugged but suc- cessful journey of the IQ23 class. Owing to the crowded conditions of the main High School, the freshmen spent their first semester at the Junior High School. Scene 2. Time—Second semester, iq2o Having gained sufficient knowledge of high school life, this famed class was permitted to enter that lofty building of learning which was situated on Fourth Street. In such a spacious building it is but natural that little preps would act rather green. However, after a few' weeks experience, the twenty-three’s over- came their timidness and grew accustomed to their new surroundings. At the first class meeting they showed good judgment in the selection of their class officers. Clair Grooms was elected President and Marion Rambo was chosen as the Vice President of the class. Irwin May was ordained to be Secretary and Thomas Sexton was declared Treasurer. Miss Gillin was selected for class advisor. This selection was indeed a good one for Miss Gilling proved herself very competent in guiding the class on the rugged road to success. It was in this year that “Skinny Grooms and Marvin Gookin started their careers as foot-bailists and Marvin began his as a basketball coger. Clair Grooms. John Warren. Franny VonSchrader and Marvin Gookin represented the class in track. In June all studies were forgotten and a peppy party was held at the K. of C. hall. Act II. Scene 1. Time—First semester, tqio. After several months of vacation this noted class came back to high school with even more pep than had been displayed the year before. At the class meeting Forest Ross w'as chosen to fill the office of chief executive of the class and Frank Clark was elected Vice President: Jeanette Maschck was made Treasurer. The twenty-threes were very disappointed when they learned that they would have to wait until they were dignified Juniors before they would be permitted to hold two parties in a year. Scene 2. Time—Second semester, iqzt It was in their Sophomore year that many members of the class entered the various school activities. Besides those who participated in athletics the first year, Matheney and Von Schrader went out for basketball and Grooms and Riley 52 took part in wrestling. In the swimming contests the class was represented by Irwin. Barton and Tyler. The end of another successful year was celebrated with a party at the K. of C. hall. Act III. Scene i. Time—First semester, iqn With the coming of September again the twenty-threes came back to school under the dignified name of Juniors. Frank Clark was once again chosen as President (some people are natural born leaders?). John Warren was proclaimed Vice President and Francis Von Schrader was made Secretary of the class. T he class being firm believers in woman suffrage elected Jeannette Maschek to the office of Treasurer and Ruth Taylor, Historian. Miss Harriet Gilling who had successfully served as class advisor for the first two years of the career of the class left O. H. S.. so Miss Clara Enoch was elected to fill the position. Much praise is due Miss Enoch for her willing and patient guidance during the last two years of the career of the twenty-threes. The class selected a good, peppy class yell and chose blue and gold as their colors. Since the twenty-threes were now Juniors they were permitted to have two parties a year, so the first one was held in January at the K. of C. hall. Scene 2. Time—Second semester, 922. The twenty-threes still continued to take leading parts in the many activities of the school. Prewitt won for himself an enviable reputation in football and basketball. Gordon Strong was the debater of the class and Mary Elizabeth Terhune won honors in declamatory work. T he Juniors were always ready and willing to back up anything that was for the general welfare of the school. In June the Juniors royally entertained the Seniors at the customary Junior-Senior Reception which was held at the Hotel Ottumwa. Act IV. Scene 1. Time—First semester. 1922 With the coming of September again the twenty-threes launched on the last year of their long journey up the Mountain of Learning. The first thing to do was to select officers who would be capable of leading the class in the last eventful year of their high school life. Donovan Davidson was elected President and John Warren. Vice President, Paul Flasselquist was chosen for Secretary. Frank Clark was considered competent of handling the increased wealth of the class and Marion Rambo was declared Historian. The sun-burst rose was chosen for the class flower. The class party at the end of the first semester was held at the Hotel Ottumwa. Blue Melody Boys n everything! Scene 2. The twenty-threes for four years had been hoping that they would be graduated from the new high school building. They kept up hopes to the last, when they were told that the new building would not be completed. Herein lies the tragedy of the whole play. But. after this dreadful news did the twenty-threes lie down1 No—again they showed their superiority by going through their last semester with as much vim as ever. Early in June they were entertained at the Junior-Senior Reception. Then came that eventful day w hich shall be recorded in history—the day of graduation of the class of 1923. Curtain The End 53 —Marian Brown IQ23 Class Will We the class of 1923, being of sound and disposing mind, and about to depart this our abode for the last four years, do hereby bequeath and bestow all our valuable attributes and possessions in this our last will and testament; sincerely hoping our underclassmen will use them for the furtherance of true success. To the ‘24s'. our immediate successors, we bequeath our “peppy democratic school spirit, our unassailable dignity and our ability “to rise to the occasion. To the ’25s’ we leave our enviable athletic record. Upon the '26s' we bestow our ability to entertain at class parties. All our personal virtues we bestow upon those who we think could best use them. Our class president Donovan Davidson bestows his popularity with the whole school upon Robert Kreiner. Frank Clark wills his loyalty to his class to Frank Pollard. Mary Lou Allen wills her pep and enthusiasm to Dorothy Lewis. Dwight Bannister bequeaths his sticktuitiveness to Harlan Perdew. Hazel Baker leaves her aptness at Basketball to Virlie Aeringdale. Edwin Barton bequeaths his priceless razor to Jack Harris. Madge Bishop leaves her voice to Lucille Clair. Vera Bradford leaves her demureness to Florence Carlson. Marion Brown leaves her quick walk to Dorothy McFIlroy. Maxine Young leaves her cartooning ability to Janet Dowden. John Warren wills his popularity in holding down offices to Rayner Harper. Gwen Vinson leaves her pleasant smile and disposition to Louise Peppers. Ruth Williams wills her sense of humor to Dorothy Trotter. Arthur Tyler wills his soberness to Joe Ferguson. Mary Elizabeth Terhune wills her winsome smile to Frances Hardy. Ruth Taylor and Waldo Shoemaker will their inclinations toward music to future musicians of 0. H. S. Gordon Strong wills his literary taste and appreciation to John Styre. Earl Stiles wills his in- fatuation for the fair sex to Robert Ferguson. I lee Sowder wills her musical talent to Lillian Baker. Franny leaves his moustaches, his love affairs and his athletic abilities to Diz. Madelyn Burtnett wills her fair locks to Betty Haw. Jean Chapman leaves her infatuation for a certain person to our office clerk. Ben Criley leaves his timidness at talking loud to Ellis Bernstein. Kyle Davis bequeaths his dancing ability to Emerson Brooks. Margaret Evans wills her popularity with the faculty to Corinne Bailey. Ruth Roth wills her timidness to Mary Lucille Emery. Walter Riley leaves his ability as a wrestler to Ralph Adamson. Glenn Reinicr leaves his Chemistry grades to George Zika. Marion Rambo wills her poise and ability to command herself to Mary Keefe. Pete leaves his success in athletics to all members of next year’s teams. Lillian Fern leaves her jewelry to Norma Blish. Paul Frazer leaves his stand-in with the faculty to Harry Parks. Clco Funk leaves her pangs of love to anyone who 54 has never experienced them. Clara Giltncr wills her good grades to Mary Louise Brown. Florence Goff leaves her smile to Betty Keyhoe. Lorenzo Grant wills his swift feet (for going home to lunch) to Ross Wiegand. Clair Grooms leases his athletic abilities and frankness in recitations to Hubert Wilcox. Billy Harper leaves his never-ending chatter to Vera Roberts. Paul Hasselquist bestows his dignity upon John Webber. Helen Herrman and Bertha Landen leave their bold daring ways (?) to Ruth Baum and Theodora Stoessal. Elbert Hickman leaves his fine (?) recitation in Economics to anyone in serious need. Irene Pillmier leaves her position as accompanyist to Ruth Castor. Cornelius Ostdiek bestows his complexion upon Clyde Elder. Martin O’Hara bestows his Irish looks and disposition upon Milford Brody. Maurice McVey gives all of his height he can spare to Eddie Kemp. Allen McCune wills his lung power Tor his sax to Charles Field for his horn. We hate to do it but we must let all of Helen Myers' attributes go right where they belong. The ability of Thelma Hildebrand to keep still (?) in class, we gladly give to Betty McGraw. Violet Hult’s cosmetics go to Viola Carr. Paul Irwin wills his swimming ability to any competing for aquatic honors. Floyd Johnson wills his take it easy spirit to Ducky Taylor. Gwendolyn Johnson wills her quiet, pleasing manners to Dorothy Kling. Newman Johnson bequeaths his good luck horseshoe to Farrell Whelan. The aptness for Economics of Hazel Jones and Elma Joseph, we give to each and every '24. Nellie Myers’ studiousness we will to Calla Hand. We leave Ernest to the Cafeteria and its workers. Brancent Morrow leaves all of her many dates to Marthana Baker. George Keefe wills his record for getting through school to Harry Hcaly. Fern Kittcrman leaves her many poses to Virginia Fullmer. Sara Helen Eaton wills her giggle to Dorothy Eigenmann. Evangeline Kratzer leaves her curls to Helen Heindal. Esther Larson leaves her loud (?) voice to Thelma Toms. Bonner Leonard leaves his laugh to Leroy Dencfe. Creta Wheeler wills her powder puff to Bernadine Bowne. Genevieve Lewis bequeaths her babyish voice upon Made- line Lawrence. Mary Logan leaves her sweet disposition to Helen Dean Locke. Lucille Lyon wills her dramatic ability to Hazel Hervey. Benton Mahoney leaves his ability as stage hand to Bob Nelson. Marion Maschek her philan thropic nature to Rosamond Fiedler. Truman Mast leaves his very brilliant recitations to Pinky Winpigler. Jeannette Maschek leaves her lisps to Jeanne Doran. Paul Mirgon leaves his good behavior in class to Freddy Kidd. Thelma Morgan leaves her coquettish eyes to Vera Sterner. Otto Montague leaves all of his personal beauty secrets to Guy Graham. Virgil Meagher leaves his reputation as an entertainer in class to Pat Glynn. All N. T. graduates leave their ability as future teachers to all N. T. girls. In testament whereof, we the class of 1923. have set our hand and seal to this our last will and testament and have declared and published it at Ottumwa. Iowa, in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-three. Signed, 55 -The Senior Committee. Class Prophecy for 1Q23 JC It was a delightful spring day in 1948, the kind of a day that makes you want to see old friends and talk over old times. The office door opened and my steno- grapher informed me that two people were waiting to see me. They were Florence Goff and her millionaire hubby Dick Montague! They had a IQ23 Argus with them and said they were looking up the 23s! Soon we were discussing our class- mates of O. H. S. Yes, I know about several of them, since I became a traveling salesman, I have met many of them. Last week I was in Ottumwa, how it has grown! One would hardly recognize the old town. Mary Lou is head of the Millinery depart- ment at the Emporium. Brancent Morrow is at Bannister Beauty Parlors as a manicurist. “Thelma Allman teaches Latin in the Fremont High School and Hazel Baker lives with her and writes bedtime stories for the Courier, added Florence. Fannie Barnes and Creta Minor have an enterprising guinea pig farm which is owned by the governor of Wisconsin and his wife Ella Lundborg. Paul Mirgon and Johnnie Seaburg own one of the best race horses in the United States. Paul gets to yell hurrah for our side!' all he wants to. put in Dick. 'Nee Sowder’s latest song hit is just out and I just bought a copy today, added Florence. Oh yes Dorothy Schorr and Lemont Eaton eloped last week. I also heard that Pauline Truax works in the bakery w here the Bluebird used to be. It is owned by Waldo Shoemaker. Vernon Wallace is inventing Radio improve- ments and keeps as a helper, Theodore Giles. Dr. John Finnerty is making a huge success w'ith his extensive practice in Chicago. Edwin Barton is a very noted instructor in the study of the eye, in Columbia University, said Dick. Monk Mongoven is editor of the Daily News in Den- ver. Kenneth and Theresa have a greenhouse in Ottumwa. Ross Suit is an instructor at West Point. Glenn Reinier went west to seek his fortune and no one has heard from him since. Lorenzo Grant is a bachelor due to the fact that he was once engaged but forgot who it was and as a conse- quence was sued for breach of promise. Gwen Vinson after four hard years of study married a very influential politician and lives in Washington. Maxine Young is an illustrator for the books put out by the Wm. Harper Publishing Co. Madge Bishop is chief surgical nurse in a Detroit hospital and is desperately in love with the head doctor. Frank Clark is having a rest from his speech making because of his wife. Jeanette Maschek, laughed Florence. Vera Bradford and Violet Hults are models in the new' women's shop in Ottumwa and Lillian Fern and Irene Pillmeir have started a school for aesthetic dancing. Mary Eliza- beth Terhune, Maurice McVey, Ruth Taylor. Irene Prewitt and Lucille Haines formed a show troupe and are now making a tour of Egypt entertaining sphinxes and pyramids. Ben Criley was leading a revolution in Mexico the last I heard of him. I volunteered. Elder Edmund has a chicken farm and raises fine buff Wvandottes. Allan McCune has acquired fame through his book on Economics. Madelyn Burtnett is married to a banker in Cedar Rapids. Lucille Lyon attained her highest desire—she is a missionary in India. 56 I see a divorce has been granted to Marion Maschek and Pete Prewitt, contributed Dick. Kyle Davis shines shoes and spins yarns in the Frazier barber shop in Batavia. George Keefe is a surveyor in Alaska. I have heard that Helen likes the climate fine. Bonner Leanord’s criticism on English Literature has been published and is very widely used. Sara Helen Eaton is a very famed linguist, speaking seven languages, said Florence. Lucille Gordon runs a shop for fixing airplanes in Parson. Dorothy Gallagher and Grace Sheehan are insurance agents. Helen Githens is happily married to a gob on board the U. S. S. Utah. Fern Kitterman and Margarite Hale married twin brothers and reside in New York City. Gordon Strong has taken the place of H. G. Wells. He writes chiefly in the field of satire and criticism Art Hickey and Martin O’Hara run a Plot Dog stand in Agency.” said Dick. Ruth Roth and Cleo Frink are the best photographers in Ottumwa. Virgil Meagher is chief dog-catcher of Dahlonega Township. Marion Brown decided they better keep her fate at home, so she gives music lessons and hates all kinds of men. That Ku Klux affair is causing lots of excitement in Ottumwa. Elbert Hickman. Paul Irwin. Norman Johnson and Cornelius Osdieck have been arrested for organizing under false pretenses by Sheriff Mahoney. Edwin Pumroy has a shoe repair shop in Ottumwa. Walter Riley is street- car conductor in Los Angeles. Jean Chapman married Paul Hasselquist who is a newspaper reporter. Oswald Butler is a trapper in Canada and Margaret Evans is mayor of Iowa City. Leona Fuller and Edna Stocker preferred matrimony to the teaching profession and live in Ottumwa. Elma Joseph is an osteopath. Evangeline and Truman are living quietly in the suburbs of Ottumwa. Ruth Williams is a waitress in a tea room in Des Moines where Creta Wheeler specializes in fancy cake baking. Floyd Johnson is a butcher and works in John Warren's meat market. Ethel Stump is Don Davidson’s private secretary who has become quite wealthy from investments in oil stocks. Charlie Myers is a messenger boy. Art Tyler is a plumber and Earl Stiles is a telegraph operator in Ottumwa. Mildred Simmons and Theresa Reese, Plazel Jones and Violet Kight have found an ancient city in Asia Minor. Walter Johnson tired of common life joined the Navy last year. Charlotte Horan teaches school in North Dakota, said Florence. “Ilcta Hunter is County Superintendant here. Ruth Wittenmycr is a clerk in Donelan’s and Gwendolyn Johnson is one of the designers for Butterick Patterns. Genevieve Lew is is a prim matron of a select school for girls in Ohio. Esther Larson married a minister and resides in Kansas City. Mary Logan has established a very successful matrimonial Bureau and has acquired a husband for herself. Frannie married an English Society dame and is quite popular in London. Marion Rambo achieved a notable success on the Chautauqua platform by means of her dramatic ability. “Nellie Myers drives a taxi in Ottumwa and Thelma Morgan owns a jewelry store. I said. And oh. just today I received a letter from the Platts Mfg. Co. Rachel Pool is a county demonstrator. Last night, said Dick, we were listen- ing to a Radio concert from P. I. K. Fairfield and heard the familiar voice of Clara Giltner. She is the announcer for the William Ware Confectionery Store. You know. I believe we have located nearly every member of the class.’’ declared Florence. Oh no. Dorothy Proud. She is a dressmaker in Ottumwa. Florence, do you realize what time it is? asked Dick. We must hurry for we are late now. And so they left, leaving me to reflect upon the fates and fortunes of the Classmates of O. H. S. 57 $ e V i o y Pres. lOprs. A o 1 How CoA e tfvH? 58 59 The Junior Class Miss Owen, elected faculty advisor for the present Junior class, in January iqz2. has been very successful in school affairs, and is anxious to help the class achieve its best in everything. The Juniors feel that they owe much to her good humor and w illing spirit. The Juniors are fortunate in having Miss Anna Owen for their class advisor this year. She was chosen to succeed Mr. Jones who left sch x l soon after he was made the class sponsor. Mrs. DoUma was the first advisor for the class. miss anna owen The 24’s are coming into their own. as they near the upper class of the High School. Their three years of school life have been ones full of work and strife, but as other classes attain their goals even so do they. 1'he history of the class as a whole in their Freshman and Sophomore years, is marked only by their class parties. This year the class was fully organized, their yell chosen and other important plans and preparations for the year, mapped out. OFFICERS Jack Harris—President Rayner Harper—Vice President Dorothy Lewis—Secretary Robert Kreiner—Treasurer Betty H a w—Historia n Federal Building 61 l'he Sophomore Class v To Mrs. Frank, faculty advisor, the Sophomores owe much. 11 is to a certain extent through her interest and energy that the class has acquired its reputation for loyalty and pep. Mrs. Frank's cheerful disposition and kindly spirit coupled with her competent super- vision has won for her a place in the heart of every Sophomore and the respect of every member of O. H. S. l'he class of 1025 has earned an enviable reputation for pep and high school spirit. They have proven themselves to be boosters and loyal supporters of all high school activities, 'l'he class not only gives its mks. charlotte frank support to all functions but is represented in almost every phase of school life. Ross Wiegand and Edward Bonnifield are on the Debating team; Edith Wilson is on the Girls Basketball team and many others arc faithful workers on the scrub athletic teams. Alice Trenneman. Ruth Lowe and Samuel Bookin creditably represent the class on the Student Council. The Sophomores have two years in which to demonstrate their ability. They have responded splendidly to all the calls of O. H. S. and will achieve much honor and glory for her before they leave. OFFICERS Robert Ferguson—President Clark Taylor—Vice President Katherine Hengen— Treasurer Wapello County Court House 63 dno� o hdih yoixni «CANIZATIANS ARGUS ANNUAL STAFF Miss Edna B. Huston Mrs. Charlotte Frank Miss Clara B. Enoch Argus Annual Although it would he impossible to publish a year book without the hearty support of every student in O. H. S. the greatest amount of individual credit and praise belongs to the staff of capable workers and to Mr. Brenneman, Miss Enoch and Miss Huston for their advice and correction. The staff offers no apology for this book, w e only desire that it will accomplish its purpose; to accurately represent the students as they are and that it will bring pleasant memories of the class of ’23. V Argus News Miss Enoch. Faculty Advisor, proved to be a beacon light indeed, steering the good ship Argus News' away from the stern rocks of financial disaster. Miss Enoch’s business ability coupled with her pleasing personality has made her an advisor valuable to the Argus and the Student Body in general. Miss Huston. Faculty Critic, needs no introduction or index to testify to her merit and worth as a literary critic. Serving in that capacity for both the News and Annual Miss Huston has been faithful and patient almost to a fault in her efforts to help both publications along the path that leads to Success. The Argus News, a bi-weekly paper, was published under a new plan this year. Two staffs under the supervision of one Editor-in-chief and Business Manager prepared alternate issues. The aim of the Argus was to print as accurately as possible all Athletic reports general news of the school, class notes, criticisms from Exchanges and anything in the way of feature stories. Due to the fact that no journalism training was offered in the high school curriculum and no credit system devised our staffs operated under a great handicap. The Press Convention at Grinnell last fall was attended by nine members of the staff. The Argus tied for first place in the editorial contest and received honorable mention for front page make-up. We were also represented by two delegates at the Convention of the Central Interscholastic Press Association held at Madison. Wisconsin. Although the Argus received no prizes here, we feel that our paper ranks with the best. 67 A THE ARCUS NCWS MERRY • A Live l i| rr from a Srltnol CHRISTMAS 1 V ul. ! . No, iHIwihw.i, l««o. 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Mim Knock Ml Into a dlirh � h n .11-1=1.110 I� Map ou IK running briar of b t r«r Tbo bonre la oo bulb 1 rr aplinlmX an tb nnklr badly apralnrd Tba farutty a Mu Knock. Kng- llab riaaa bat t «l bar ft «era froro tlaa to Hat . Dally build lot report Ml— tnoah’a conrlitlca lo W too an If no aafort—io eompllrallona ail— aha � 111 probably rani «bar � X her vlaaar aftar holiday� . First Semester—Editor-in-chief, Marion Raubo; Business Manager, John Warren. Second Semester—Editor-in-chief, Helen Hein del; Business Manager, Jack Harris. Staff Paul Frazer, Margaret Evans, Clifford Pendergraft, Harru Parks, Robert Kreiner, Rosamond Fiedler. Louise Peppers, Mary Lou Allen, Harold -McCormack. Typists—Clair Grooms, Maxine Young, Esther Larson, Ruth Taylor, Billy Harper. Cartoonists—Clair Grooms, Norma Bush. Advertising—Francis VonSchrader, Gkrold Vincent, Frank Pollard, Ruth Lowe, Vera Sterner, John Webber. Leslie Thompson YELL LEADERS Frank Clark Harlan Perdew STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council v Other schools have acknowledged the need and achievement of a student council in the handling of school affairs. The O. H. S. ranking with other schools has also acknowledged the importance of an organized council as a unit in the government of school life. Hence the student council was organized last year. Although not so much materially was achieved the first year, it was important because it laid the foundations of success for the past year and perhaps years to come. The plan for the past year was to have five seniors, five juniors, three sophomores and one freshman in the council—thus giving a representation of each class according to rank. The achievement of the council during the past year has been worthy of commendation. They have taken over projects which the faculty had heretofore worked out. One important project that the council has taken over is the keeping of order in the cafeteria. Had it not been for the backing of the faculty and the student body in general the council never would have been a success. If the Student Body will continue to get back of the council as it has done in the past, the council can not help but be a success. The success of the Student Council is due greatly to the skilful, unerring guidance of Miss Miller, the faculty advisor. Miss Miller willingly gives her time and energy in order that the Student Council may be a success. She is always ready to give suggestions that prove to be of valuable assistance in making things go. Miss Miller STUDENT COUNCIL ROLL CALL John Warren—President Hazel Hervey—.Secretary Marian Brown— Treasurer First Semester Seniors—Donovan Davidson. John Warren, Clair Grooms. Marion Brown, Frank Clark. Juniors—Raynor Harper. Elizabeth Haw, Dorothy McElroy, Jack Harris, Hazel Hcrvey. Sophomores—Ruth Lowe, Alice Trenneman, Samuel Bookin, Freshman— Jeanne Doran. Second Semester Dwight Bannister—President Hazel Hervey—Secretary M A RIAN B r o w n— Treasurer Seniors—Donovan Davidson, Dwight Bannister, Paul Hasselquist, Margaret Evans, Marian Brown. Juniors—Raynor Harper, Elizabeth Haw, Dorothy McElroy, Jack Harris, Hazel Hcrvey. Sophomores—Ruth Lowe, Alice Trenneman, Samuel Bookin, Freshman—Jeanne Doran. 71 Hi-Y Club Less than five short years ago the Ottumwa Hi-Y club held its first meeting. For some time thereafter it was almost unknown to the student body; but in recent years that little club has sprung to a place of prominence and importance seldom enjoyed by a I ligh School organization. In its brief period of existence the Hi-Y club has become the most powerful and influential group in the student body. 11 has taken a place of unquestioned leadership among the students. From its ranks have come almost all those men entrusted by the student body with positions of responsibility or honor! But underlying all this is the powerful, driving force of the spiritual leadership which the very purpose and ideal of such an organization must of necessity bring about; the influence which works through the great annua! conferences, the summer training camps and the regular bi-weekly Bible Study. It is this influence which is the underlying principle of the whole organization, the massive base to which all the rest, however great, is but ornaments. Mr. Flamed is Senior Hi-Y Advisor and Mr. Evans, Junior. That the club has well deserved the place of respect which it holds is evidenced by its earnest support of the school authorities, both student and faculty. That its place of leadership has been used to advance the interests of O. H. S. is shown by the active assistance of its members in the early development and organization of such beneficial bodies as the Student Council and the Pep Club; and by the careful planning and work of its members upon the Student's I land Book. And last but far from least the self-sacrificing endeavors for O. H. S. on gridiron, floor, mat. and cinder track give ample proof that the club richly merits its enviable place! In regards to this, it must lx said that most of the members have won their “O s , that the club claims as its own one-half the letter men. that the captains of the Football. Basket- ball. Track and Swimming team, and that the holders of the state high-jump record, a hurdles record, the state wrestling title in the 145 lb. class and the winner of the state cross country run arc all Hi-Y men! Finally during 1022-23. and in fact during its whole existence the Ottumwa Hi-Y club has tried, by untiring labors to be a pillar of strength for O. H. S. Mr. J. O. Evans 73 Mr. J. B. Harnkd JUNIOR HI-Y CLUB 75 � HI-TRI CLUB Hi-Tri Club The Hi-Tri organization is carried on through the Y. W. C. A. and corresponds to the Hi-Y Club lor boys. Miss Holman, the girl's faculty advisor, and Miss Arganbright, the girls secretary at the Y. W. C. A. are the supervisors of this organization and by their splendid advice and suggestions, the girls have made wonderful progress. The Hi-Tri Club is composed of ninety-seven Sophomore and Junior and Senior girls, whose object is to live as a Christian of her age should and to aid her to put into practice in the community, standards of Christian living. The activities of the club are four-fold—recreational, work, fellowship and religion. The regular meetings of the Club are held every second and fourth Friday of the month; cabinet meetings, the first Friday; committee meetings the third Friday. During this year several clever parties and initiations have been held. A kid party was held at the first meeting of the year for any girl who wished to come. A pleasant and novel evening was enjoyed by all. The Hi-Tri Club was one of the organizations to put on an effective pep chapel” for the football games; and at the close of the football season the girls gave a banquet for the letter men. At Christmas a party was given for sixtv-five poor children and a Christmas tea was also given to raise money for World Fellowship. Miss Clara Holman Other unique parties were a Grandmother party, a St. Patricks party and a play Who Is My Neighbor. A High School Girls’ Conference for North Central Field, is held each year at Lake Okoboji. OFFICERS Madge Bishop—President Louise Gookin—Vice President Lucy Wilson—Secretary Lillian Reedquist- Treasurer Roll Call—Lucille Clair, Leora LaPoint, Evangeline Kratzer, Clara Links, Margaret Savage, Esther Cary, Louise Gookin, Lucy Wilson, Mabel Ward, Gerada Zafilc, Ruth Lowe, Vent McElroy, Esther Larson, Lola Johnson, Ruth Roth, Helen Gray, Frances Hardie, Mary Logan, Madclyn Burtnett, Beatrice Workman, lice Sowders, Mildred Kings- bury,Helen Warren,Ramona Evans,Leora Remster, Dorothy Proud, Agnes Ramsey. Thelma Metcalf, Ella Lundborg, Louise Suechting, Grace Brown, Vera Bradford, Thelma Bright, Lillian Reedquist, Clco Funk, Mary Elizabeth Terhune, Helen Dean Locke, Thelma McVey, Cora Kennedy, Pauline Chamberlain, Madge Bishop, Martha Sea burg, Nalon Alexuk, I oretta Mclnerney, Elizabeth Warren, Helen Myres, Katherine Greenman, Mary Elizabeth Field, Marie McCoy, Elizabeth Yeomans, Alice Garrett, Ruth Caster, Lillian Fern, Gertrude Elder, Nelda Madigan, Gladys Giltner, Genevieve Rater, Rachel Wagner, Lillian Schull, Ival Peck, Dorothy Bartmess, Ardyth Meader, Vera Anthony, Alice Carlson, Cleora Sample, Christine Stiles, Frances Baker, Gladys Pack wood, Ruby Holten, Pauline Ryan, Pauline Clark, Edna Winger, Hazel Grimsleyj Mildred Bennett, Gladys Rcinier, Frances Ewing. Esther Ewing, Mary Louise Gage, Gertrude Tyler, Aileen Eaton, Theodora Stocssel, Thelma Hildebrand, Florence Carlson, Hazel Jones, Ruth Wellman, Florence Nicholson, Delta Galpin, Nellie Tomlin, Helen Meadows, Ceora Chance, Jean Laudcrback, Marguerite Ashmead, Margaret Swartz. 77 NORMAL TRAINING CLUB Normal Training Club The Normal Training Club has been very active this past school year due to the splendid work of the officers, their supervisor. Miss Van Dyke and the co-operation of all members. The club was organized four years ago when the Normal Training Department was given to Miss Van Dyke who has succeeded in making a State reputation for it. She is also one of the Extension Workers. Cedar balls. The aim of the club is to instruct the members socially and educationally for leadership in the com- munity where they teach. At present there are Miss Louisa A. VanDykk between sixty and seventy members none of whom can have an average below' C. The initiation for new members is held tw ice a year, in October and February at the Y. W. C. A. The beautiful ritual, w ritten by our principal Mr. Brenneman. an excellent program and delightful formal dinner given, serve to make these occasions red letter events for the N. T. C. This year the club has been favored by having at professional programs. Misses Bell, Harlan, Pearson and Downs. Other events were a unique Halloween party; a very successful backwards dinner given for seven January seniors, at Christmas; the giving of baskets to needy families; an effective stunt for athletic chapel; a May Day Party and a dinner for the June Seniors. Roll Call Thelma Allman. Bertha Black, Gladys Black, Hazel Baker, Vera Brad- ford, Genevieve Cradv, Lucille Clair, Villette Cassill, Florence Carlson, Ruth Castor, Hazel Dawson, Janet Dowden, Margaret Evans, Frances Erving, Leone Fuller, Cleo Funk, Dorothy Gallagher, Florence Goff, Edith Goudy, Hazel Grimsley, Lucille Haines, Nellie Criffioen, Qrra Herrman, Thelma Hildebrand, Charlotte Horan, Mablc Hill, Irene Huston. Rozella Hamilton, Lucille Harkins, Elma Joseph, Hazel Jones, Ina Kincaid, Jeannette Kearns, Ruth Kelsey, Cora Kennedy, Leora LaPoint, Lucille Lyon, Anna Mathews, Nellie Myers, Edna Maurer. Loretta Monroe, Mary McAloon, Garnet Major, Gladys Marshall, Vera Moon, Gladys Pack wood, Ruth Parker, Margarette Payne. Mary Ramsay, Genevieve Rater, Faye Rusch, Theresa Skinner, Edna Stocker, Nina Schultz, Mildred Summer, Nellie Tomlin, Pauline Truax, Beatrice YVodkman, Leone White, Edna Winger. OFFICERS M arc a ret Evans—President Florence Goff—Secretary Hazel Jones— Vice President Dorothy Gallagher- Treasurer Leona Fuller—Corresponding Secretary Theresa Skinner Historian 79 PHILO LITERARY SOCIETY Philo Literary Society The Junior and Senior girls of the Philo Literary Society have well achieved the purpose this year for cultivating an appreciation of art. promoting general education and providing wholesome entertainment for the members. The first meeting of this year was held for the election of officers. Miss Jeffrey w as unanimously re- chosen as the sponsor. Due to the splendid program committee, assisted by her suggestions and advice, the programs and work have been of unusual interest. The membership of the Society is now fifty. Miss Estelle Jeffrey The work of the year began w ith the usual initiation of new members followed by the annual spread in the cafeteria, with the new Philos and Faculty members as guests. The Philos were one of the organizations to put on a “pep chapel” for the foot- ball games. The nature of it was a very clever mock wedding with Victory and O. H. S. as bride and groom. The programs this year have been of a little different type than formerly An effort has been made to fit the programs to the needs and interest of Junior and Senior High School girls. Among some of the most interesting meetings were two held in October w hen the subjects considered were: “Manners for the High School Girl'' and “Suitable Dress for the High School girl.'' At the November meetings. Modern Reading Matter for Girls was the subject for discussion, one meeting being given to Modern Books and one to Modern Literature. Other programs of special merit were the two April programs, one given to the study of the Drama, the chief feature of w hich was a brief sketch written and produced by a Philo cast, the other was a general discussion of the best schools and colleges for girls and of what work girls can take up when they have finished school. Two fun-making programs, first—A kid program with a heated debate on the subject Resolved that I would rather be a boy than a girl A St. Patrick's party with original Limericks. OFFICERS Margaret Evans—President Grace Brown— Vice President Florence Goff—Sec.-Treas. Roll Call—Mary Lou Allen, Nalon Alexuk, Irene Bowen, Marion Brown. Vera Culbertson, Grace Brown, Mildred Bennett, Madeline Burtnett, Lucille Clair, Ruth Caster, Jean Chapman, Alice Dornsife, Margaret Evans, Hazel Ellis. Sara Helen Eaton, Cleo Funk, Dorothy Gallagher, Florence Goff, Hazel Grimsley, Helen Githens, Helen HcrrnYan, Thelma Hildebrand, Orra Herrman, Hazel Jones, Gwendolyn Johnson, Evangeline Kratzer. Dorothy Kling, Mary Logan, Icel Marts, Anna Matthews, Helen Myres. Ruth Parker, Miriam Platts. Gladys Packwood. Lois Powers. Ruth Roth, Vera Roberts. Rebecca Rush, lice Sowders, Mary Elizabeth Terhunc, Nellie Tomlin, Pauline Truax, Ruth Williams, Helen Warren, Ruth Wittenmeyer. 81 RADIO CLUB Radio Club • K Mr. Alton deserves a great deal of credit for the progress made by the radio club this year. The meet- ings are made intensely interesting by his presentation of theory and practical demonstrations. His efforts have been greatly appreciated by the school in general as well as just the members of the club. This, the third year for the radio club, has been one of the most successful. At present they are using both a receiving and transmitting apparatus. The station is operated under the call q A. S. C. The Club Mr. Clarence Alton has the distinction of having six licensed operators. The present transmitting set is hoped, in the near future, to be replaced by a C. W. transmitting set with a range of from one thousand to fifteen hundred miles. The meetings are held each Tuesday evening and a regular program is followed. They have code practice and the theory of the radio is presented by Mr. Alton and discussed by the Club. OFFICERS James Barnes—President John Davies—Secretary Theodore Giles—Treasurer Roll Call- -George Zika, Waldo Shoemaker, Franklin Pierce, Arthur Hickey, Charles Meyers, Vernon Wallace, Carl Lind berg, Edward Grier, Lemoni Eaton, George Keefe, Frances Hardy, Mildred Kingsbury, Edward I.,ovc, Sam Sprinkle, Lucy Wilson. Court Street 83 LIBRARIANS O. H. S. Library v The librarians were organized this year by Dorothy McElroy, who was Mead Librarian. The books were properly indexed at the beginning of each semester and the work in keeping the books in their proper places, keeping order in the library was exceptionally good. The library is used extensively by the student body for reference work. There arc approximately a thousand volumes in the library consisting of supplementary reference books, three sets of Encyclopedias and.dictionaries of English. Spanish. French and Latin. Besides these volumes the library subscribes for several magazines as 'The Outlook.“ “National Geographic.“ “Country Gentleman.” and Popular Science.' The rules for the use of the library by the student body permit only three to enter at one time, and no whispering or loitering is allowed. No article may be taken out before the pericxl begins and all books must be returned the same period that they arc taken out. The first and second semester the library was open for the students nine periods. The librarians were a great help to the students and were always willing to be of their service. There has been put in the library this year, eight IQ23 Argus Annuals from noted colleges in Iowa and one or two states. LIBRARIANS First Semester — Bcrnadine Bowne, Helen Graham, Frances Hardy, Dorothy Kalen, Mary Keefe, Dorothy McElroy, Alice Shepherd, Dorothy Trotter, Elizabeth Yoeman. Second Semester—Adeline Blish, Adelaide Go$S$ge, Helen Graham, Louise McMul- len, Alice Shepherd, Dorothy Trotter, Christine Stiles, Esther Larson, Thelma Bright, Jeannette Maschck. Ottumwa Purmc Library r 85 FRENCH CLUB French Club La critique est aisee, fart est difficile.'' The French Club is under the able supervision of Miss Kimpston this year. The purpose of this club is to encourage the speaking of the French language and to have a social time at the regular meetings All q B pupils who have a grade of A and all others who have taken or are taking French, are eligible for membership. Par accord these meetings are held every two weeks. The first soiree” of the year was held at the home of Dorothy McElroy. Interesting as well as educational programs are given. French games are played and stories from modern French authors are read. The club is planning a number of interesting events for the near future. OFFICERS Donovan Davidson—President Hari.an. Parks— Vice President Dorothy Lewis—Secretary Marion Masciiek—Treasurer Roll Call—Donovan Davidson, Jack Harris, Mary Lou Allen, Harlan Parks, Hotly Haw, Dorothy McElroy, Rosamond Fiedler, Norma Blish, Mary Louise Brown, Dorothy Lewis, Harry Parks, Ravner Harper, Vera Sterner, Ruth Lowe, Gwen Vinson, Mart liana Baker, Ross Wicgand, Maxine Wiegand, Verona Dichn, Dorothy Eigenmann, lice Sowder, Betty McGraw, Adeline Blish, Mary Elizabeth Field, Katherine Green man, Dorothy Harman, Maxine Young, Emerson Brooks, Mary Lueile Emery, Hazel Hervey, Virginia Fullmer. Spanish Club Dios me libre de hombre de un libris. The Spanish Club of our High School was organized again this year under the guidance of Miss Berta Mc- Murray. the faculty advisor. The meetings of the Club are held every two weeks, but due to the Dramatic Club Play, which took many of the members, the meet- ings were suspended for a time during the winter. All pupils who have had one year or more of the Spanish language may become members of the club. The meetings are profitable, in promoting the speaking of the language and for a study of Spanish customs and literature. Quien sabe. but that this year may prove the most successful year for the Spanish Club, in the history of Ottumwa High. OFFICERS Marian Brown—President Thelma McVeigh Vice President Rosa Poling—Secretary Lester Butler—Treasurer Roll Cali. -Ella Lundborg, Helen Warren, Floyd Johnson, Glenn Rcinier, Rosa Poling, Esther Larson, Ben Criley, Dorothy Pearson, Dorothy Troth, Mildred Bennett, Delta Galpin, Helen Hand, Edna Winger, Dorothy Wayland, Lucille Clair, Margaret Swartz, Irene Huston, Bonner Leonard, Teed Smith, Lester Butler, Thelma McVeigh, Marion Brown, Vera Culbertson. Miss Berta Me:Murray 87 SPANISH CLUB GO O vv, ';V PEP CLUB Pep Club v Mr. Douma was the faculty member of the Pep Club this year. In view of the fact that he was athletic manager, a more excellent advisor could not have been found. His zeal for athletics, spurred on the work of the Pep Club and helped to make this organization a huge success. The Pep Club” is a new organization in O. H. S. There has been in former years, a Pep Club Executive committee which helped to organize the student body and to back school activities. This year the idea of a smaller club originated with the Student body and the members were chosen by a committee of students. The mission of the club was to help foster the spirit of “pep” and enthusiasm for athletics, by doing anything you might be called upon to do. Some of the first undertakings were the parades, which helped to show the people of Ottumwa just where O. H. S. stood, and the successful reception which was put on by the Pep Club after the Armistice Day game. Mr. Frank Douma All things have been loyally supported by the Pep Club and it has truly been a body of great promotive powers in O. H. S. Much greater success is anticipated by the club next year. OFFICERS Frank Clark— President Clair Grooms—Vice President Norma Bush—Sec. and Treas. Roll Call—John Warren. Clair Grooms, Paul Hasselquist, Francis VonSchrader, Donovan Davidson, Marion Rambo, Jack Harris. Gwen Vinson, Rayner Harper, Rosamond Fiedler, Betty Haw, Dorothy Lewis, Mary Louise Brown, Marlhanna Baker, Harlan Perdew, John Webber, Guy Graham, Frank Clark, Norma Blish, Mary Lou Allen, Betty Keyhoc, Mary Elizabeth Terhune, Cleo Funk, Hubert Wilcox, Leonard Thompson, Maxine Wiegand, Alice Trenneman, Ruth Lowe, Vera Sterner, Edwin Barton, Ruth Williams, Helen Warren, Jean Chapman, Jeanette Maschek, Gerald Vincent, Benjamin Bownc. Market Street Bridge and Captured Spanish Cannon 90 J1USIC 91 :y? Music in 0. H. S. • K Miss Cleva J. Carson does not need an introduction to the students of 0. H. S. For three years, she has been the successful director of the glee club activities of this high school. Not only has Miss ('arson won distinction by her direction of the opera The Chimes of Normandy by Planquette but she is also the director of the Ottumwa Oratorio Society. At Christmas this society, under the supervision of Miss Carson, gave Handels' “Messiah and at Easter time they gave Mendellsohn’s Elijah. She has also trained eleven hundred children of the fifth and sixth grade, for a Christmas Carol service. O. H S. is indeed proud of Miss Carson and hopes to keep her for many years. GLEE CLUBS The First Girls and Boys are the most active of these organizations. Every- one has had the privilege of hearing these two clubs several times this year. They made their first appearance at the Christian Chapel and were very well received. Their part in the community Christmas service received much commendation. On April 18th these two clubs gave the annual Easter Cantatta at the First Meth- odist Church. Bartletts’ From Life to Death was given this year. The Mixed Chorus, organized last fall, as a new venture for O. H. S. has also made an enviable record for itself in the annals of the high school. This club is composed of almost a hundred boys and girls all interested in music and faithful in practice. The ability of this chorus was demonstrated by their part in the opera by Planquette The Chimes of Normandy. The second and third girls have after another successful year made a place for themselves in O. H. S. Although they have not had many opportunities to appear in public, they were very well received at the annual musical on January 12th and deserve a great deal of credit for their work. Many of the members from these clubs were in the mixed chorus and took part in the opera. BAND AND ORCHESTRA The orchestra, after another successful year, has won a place for itself in the annals of O. H. S Under the careful supervision of Mr. Linder, they have made themselves a valuable asset to O. H. S. There are at present thirty-three pieces. The orchestra plays for chapel each Monday morning and is always well received. It also played for the Big Nine Declamatory Contest and for the Christmas program The Band was reorganized at the beginning of the school year. The Board of Education purchased in- struments for the use of the band members who do not own their own. It has appeared for several chapels and has furn- ished a great deal of pep for the school parades and football games. It is the aim and purpose of this organization to acquaint the members with the best type of music to cultivate an interest in it. and an appreciation for it. Mr. R. G. Linder 92 FIRST GIRLS' GLEE CLUB 8™,MZEjT r'l'n Rvr SOTH“,V Presiden'- M «v E. Tekhike—Sec. and Trras.. Fees K.tterman—Librarian, Rvru Tav, o K-Pianis EiKonmani'margare I Eva™.' DorTh Ga BF nV,Ft,oren“ Carlson Lucille Claire. Verona Diehn, Mildred L°iS P— Mari°n «“ ret8RobertSogna SSSSl FIRST BOYS’ GLEB CLUB i.— Harry Brown, Arden Edwards, Paul Hasselquist, Harry Healy, Arthur Hickey, Floyd Johnson, Harlan Perdew, Vernon Stagner, Claire Stock- bcrger, Ross Wiegand, Emerson Brooks, Clark Taylor, Lemont Eaton, Robert Nelson, Gerald Spiker, John Finnertv, Carl Lindberg. BAND Cornet—Maurice McVev, George Keefe, Herbert Brody, Roger Breckcnridge: Bass Horn—Everett Bibb; Clarinet—Vernon Gossage, Edwin Barton, Edgar Brower; Bass Drum— Kenneth Slover, Gerald Spiker; Piccolo—Charles Strang, Ross Suit; Alto Saxophone—Lee Meier, Frank Pollard, Roy Rupert; Snare Drum—Waldo Shoemaker; Alto Horn -Fred McQue, Paul Sullivan, Andrew Freeman, Paul Jones; Trombone—Norman Swenson; Baritone—Harold McDaniel, Charles Field. ORCHESTRA Violins—Kenneth Slover, Virgil Meagher, Charles Field, Carl Lindberg, Sarah H. Eaton, Gerald Spiker, Miguel Reynolds, Christine Stiles. Wesley Suit, Dorothy Eigenmann, John Peterson. Charles Funk. Lillian McNamara, Nvla Kenny, Walter Manns, George Maston, Warren Fischer, Gladys Giltner, Jean- nette Johnson; Flute—Charles Strang, Ross Suit: Ai.to Horn—Fred McQue; Alto Saxophone—Lee Meier; Cornet—Maurice McVcy, Herbert Brody, George Keefe, Ariel Anderson; Clarinet — Edgar Brower, Edwin Barton, Vernon Gossage; Trombone—Norman Swenson: Eb Base—Everett Bibb: Piano—Irene Pillmeier, Ruth Castor. SECOND GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Frances Hkrkman President. Xyla Kenny—See. and Treas., Flora Knight—Pianist Roll Call—Thelma Allman, Ruth Atwood. Frances Baker, Elizabeth Baum, Mildred Bennett, Gladys Black, Irene Bowen, Darline Breckenridge, Alicc’Carlson, Pauline Chamberlain, Margaret Cooper, Wilma Cox, Mildred Erland, Maurine Gallagher, Edith Gowdy, Margaret Herrick, Frances Herrmann, Ruby Holton, Lillian Jones, Xyla Kenny, Mildred Kingsbury, Frances Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Kling Flora Knight. Leora La Pointc. Ruth Lowe. Marie McCoy. Loretta Mdnerney Lillian McXamara, Icel Marts, Loretta Monroe Faye Oswald, Dorothy Pearson. Mary Peppers. Rosa Poling, Ida Pool, Icel Roberts, Hazel Sponsler, Orlee Spilman, Cleora Sample, Elizabeth Spiwak, Gratv Stockberger, Ethel Stump, Vera Sterner Nellie Tomlins, Doris Troth. Mapel Ward, Beatrice Workman, Hazel Baker, Dorothy Corrick. Helen Lambertson, Clara West. Opal Randall, Rozella Warren, Viola Carr. THIRD GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Roll Cali.—Phyllis Abernathy, Ariel Anderson. Florence Anderson, Hazel Allen, Adeline Blish, Dorothy Baiyard, Thelma Bright, Bernice Clabby, Pauline Clark, Xalnche Davis. Inez Deller, Thelma Finley, Mary Forsythe. Thelma Garrett, Dorothy Gates, Margaret Gates, Helen Grey, Lola Johnson, Vita LaPointe, Lucille Lyons. Mary Lcmberger. Winnie Mahaffy, Helen Muller, Ruth Morrison, Wealtha Perdue, Bertha Potter, Willa Pedcn, Genevieve Rater, Gladys Reinier, Edna Roemerman. Dorothy Sedore, Alice Shephard, Louise Suechting, Marie Wardlow. D a rl f. x k Breckenri ug e— Pi a n ist MIXED CHORUS Pail Hassell list— President, Allan McCune—Sec. ami Treas., Lillian Baker—Pianist Roll Call Verlie Areingdale, Lillian Baker, Reba Beggs, Helen Bland, Elizabeth Brown, Ruth Castor, Jean Chapman, Verona Diehn, Alice Edgington, Dorothy Gallagher Adelaide Gossage, Margarito Hale, Calla Hand, Helen Hand, Frances Hardie, Ethel Huff. Edith Hyatt, Fae Jackson, Evelyn Johnson, Gwen- dolyn Johnson. Mildred Johnson, Jeanette Kearns, Fern Kitterman, Leora LaPointe, Helen Dean Locke, Catherine Melick, Loretta Monroe, Ethel Murphy, Ruth Parker, Dorothy Pearson, Louise Peppers, Rebecca Perdew, Rosa Poling,Rachel Pool, Irene Prewitt. Dorothy Proud, Vera Roberts, Margaret Robertson, Christine Stiles, Grace Sheehan, Lillian Swanson. Thelma Toms. Alice Treneman, Dorothy Trotter. Gertrude 'fyler, Rozella Warren, Clara West, Maxine Wiegand, Edith Wilson. Ramona Evans, Leona Fuller, Edna Stocker, Virginia Fullmer. Lois Powers, Mary Rutledge, Dorothy Eigenir.ann, Ileta Hunter, Norma Blish, Hazel Ellis, Nellie Tomlin, Gladys Black, Helen Heindcl, Dorothy Bartmus Frances Baker, Bettina Inskeep, Ben Criley. Herbert Brody, George Connelly, Kyle Davis Arthur Hickey. Carl Lindburg, George Mavland, Allan McCune, Curtis Proud, Glen Reinier, Vernon Stagner. Clark Taylor. Ross Wiegand, Harold Wilson, Delton Winpigler, Floyd Johnson, Paul Hassclquist, Truman Mast, Robert Wilson, Clair Stockberger, Emerson Brooks. Finley Deshler, Harlan Perdew, Harold Abernathy, Lemont Eaton, Harry Healy, Arden Edwards, Harry Brown. 99 Dramatics Under Miss Clark’s advisorship the Dramatic Club has achieved many notable things. The standard has been raised largely through the charming personal- ity and untiring efforts of the advisor coupled with her splendid training and dramatic ability. Miss Clark also took charge of the girl's declama- tory work and made it an activity very worth while. She deserves much praise and commendation from the entire student body of O. H. S. With a membership of thirty-five, a crew of com- petent officers, and meeting twice each month the club was destined to grow and thrive. Miss Clark gave many interesting talks accom- panied by demonstrations on ‘The Art of Make Up and “Stage Directions. A scries of short one act plays presented and coached by the members proved to be of great benefit to all. An evidence of the striking success of the club was the play The ('harm School presented at the Opera House on February 2nd. The play was a huge success. Mr. Adolph Johnson served as Coach for both debating and boys’ declamatory 1 lis own ability and his faith in the boys acted as a stimulus to a greater effort. O. H. S. hopes to keep Mr. Johnson next year. Debating did not prove to be a paramount activity this year. Only three men with any experience what-so-ever were left for this year’s team. The Big Nine was the only contest entered. The question for debate was Resolved that the Coal Mines of the United States should be placed under Federal Control.'' The first dual debate was held on Febru- ary 1 st with Washington. Ottumwa won 2-1 on both sides which evens up last year’s defeat by Washington. On March p. occurred the first triangle of the Big Nine between Burlington. Fairfield and Ottumwa. Our Affirmative Team w ent to Fairfield and the Negative met Burlington here. They won a 2-1 vote; the former lost 2-1. Fairfield won this triangle of the state. DEBATERS Jack Harris although a new debater this year showed up well, always presenting a clear and concise argument. Robert Kriener ably filled the position of third speaker and added more laurels to his fame as an orator. Bernard Henson closed his second year of debate with hard work and careful preparation. Harry Parks completed his second year of debate for O. H. S. Parks has developed a distinctive method of presenting convincing arguments and we expect great things of him next year. Le Roy Denefe in his first year of debate proved to be a careful reader and a forceful speaker Dwight Bannister as first alternate was always ready with a powerful speech 'the other two debaters, John Webber and Edward Bonnifield, also deserve credit and w ill be left for next year’s team. DECLAMATORY Friday, December 8th. the Annual Big Nine Boys Declamatory Contest was held in O. H S. Robert Kreiner represented O. H S. with the selection. The lurk Must Go. He placed third—the first time that Ottumwa has placed in Boys’ Declam Contest since the Big Nine League w as organized. In the Big Nine Contest for girls held at Burling- ton Hazel Hervey represented Ottumwa with the selection No. 6. Hazel and Mary E. Terhune were in the sub- district contest at Hedrick. .March 2nd. Mary Eliza- beth placed third in the humorous section and Hazel also placed third in the dramatic section. 100 Miss Anna Lavra Clark DRAMATIC CLUB Allan McCune—President, Jack Harris—Vice President, Mary Logan—Secretary, Paul Frazer—Treasurer. Roll Call—Donovan Davidson. Otto Montague, Mary Lou Allen, Dorothy McElrov, Robert Kreiner, Charles Field, Virgil Meagher, Mary Elizabeth Ter- hune. Marv Logan, Madge Bishop, Allan McCune, Ruth Williams, Norma Blish, Brancent Morrow. Helen Meyer, John Warren, Ruth Taylor, Hazel Hervey, Maurice McVev, Virginia Fullmer, Marion Rambo, Harlan Parks, Oswald Butler, Lawrence Peppers, Louise Pepper. Paul Frazer, Maxine Toole, John Webber, Jack Harris, Marthana Baker, Ilee Sowder, Edwin Barton, Ruth Lowe, Dorothy Gallagher, Benton Mahoney. Gordon Strong. Paul Hasselquist. DEBATERS Affirmative Team—Jack Harris, Leroy Denefe an l Ross Weigand. Negative Team—Harry Parks, Bernard Henson and Robert Krkiner. Third 7 aw—John Webber, Edward Bonnifield and Dwight Bannister. Hazel Hervey DECLAMATORY Robert Kkeinek Mary Elizabeth Terhuxe PLAY CASI Mary Lou Allen, Margaret Evans, Donovan Davidson, John Webber, Hazel Hervey, Louise Peppers, Edwin Barton, Dorothy McElroy, Marthana Baker, Madge Bishop. Helen Myers, Charles Field, Robert Kreiner, Ilee Sowdcr. Virginia Fullmer, Otto Montague, krancent Morrow 105 106 IQ22 FOOTBALL TEAM Football Mr. Yount O. H. S. is indeed fortunate in having for their coach one of so high a calibre as coach Yount. During his stay here he has built up a great team in football, basketball and track out of raw material. He takes interest in everyone of the players and gives everyone a fair chance. He is also a man who believes in a fair and square deal all around. Yount is of the type that can get the best out of the players and is a fighter to the last ditch. O. H. S. closed a successful football season with an unfortunate defeat by our old rivals—Oskaloosa. However, our record is not to be ashamed of. b victories ? defeats—i tie game. It is a percentage of about .bbb. This year's team was the best in years and was a fine school of expe- rience for next year’s team. The team showed what they were made of in every game. Washington defeated us at the first of the season but then we had not hit our stride. Albia tied us when the game seemed on ice and then Davenport. SCORE O H. S. 4Q. Milton I 2 OHS b. Washington 41 O. H.S. 2i Chariton o 0. 11, s. b. Albia b O. H. S. 12 .Sigourney o O H. S. }1 Russell o O. H. S. 12. Sevmour o 0. H. S. 2 8. Fairfield o O. H. S. b. Davenport ib 0. H. S. o. Oskaloosa 14 after being trounced on during the first few minutes of play, got lucky with their for- ward passes. What happened on Thanks- giving was seen by everyone and no apol- ogies are made. Tak- ing it all in all. the 11)2 2 football season was the most success- ful O. H. S. has seen in years. Captain Skinny” Grooms Skinny rounded out his fourth and last year on the gridiron for O. I I. S. He is one of the best full-backs in the state and a wonderful performer. It is unlikely that O. H S. will ever find as stellar a performer again in her ranks as he was. Not only did he break into all the games but he turned out to every practice and set a fine example for all the team. Pete Prewitt—End In the person of Pete. O. H. S. found an end that was mighty hard to beat, l ie was in every play—tackling, smashing, passing, punting. Next year's team will have a hard vacancy to fill when it comes to replacing Pete, who graduates this year. Franny von Schrader—End Our right end was one of those talented individuals who can play most any- thing they take a notion to. He could play football like a demon and was right there when it came to receiving passes and also to intercepting them. Next year's team will be at a loss to fill his position. Cornelius Rater—Tackle Ottumwa has reason to be proud of her tackle this year, he was in a great measure responsible for our strength both on the offense and defense. He will be eligible for next year’s team and should prove to be one of the best men in the state. Paul Solomon—Quarterback Sox was a wonder on those shifty end runs and could also squirm thru the line like an eel In addition to this ability. Sox w'as a man to be feared as a tackier. He will be left for next year's championship team. Mk. Yount Marvin Gookin—Guard Cook in was transferred from the backfield to the line early in the season and although a little light for the position, he filled it exceedingly well. He was a fighter to the finish. He will be left for next year’s team. Clarence Matheney—Half-back As this was Matheney’s first year as a football player he could not be expected to become a star However, he sure developed fast and should be a mainstay of next year’s team. Don Davidson—Center Donny was another one of the new men this year and although he had his heart set on a backfield position he willingly tried out for a line position and got it. This is his last year. Paul Irwin—Guard Paul had hard luck last year in the way of a broken collar bone but this year he broke the jinx and landed a berth on the team. He graduates this year and will be sorely missed. Harlan Parks—Half and Quarter Harlan has served faithfully on the team from his freshman year on and has by this lime proved a valuable member of the machine. He will lx- left for next year. Nolan Pierce—Half-back Nolan was kept out of the fray the last half of the season by an automobile accident. He is left for next year and will prove a very valuable man. Ralph Sweeney—Quarterback Sweeney was a hard fighting backfield man and is an asset to our team and should be more so to next year’s wonder team. Chuck Adamson— Guard Chuck’’ was right there when it came to tearing into plays: smashing thru the line and making things go wrong for the enemy in spite of a jinx that followed him all season. He is left for next year. Edwin Pumroy—Tackle Red came out every night to be thrown around with slight chance of making the team. He was as regular as the clock and was respected by everyone for his determination and spirit. Vernell Toemmis—Tackle Touch was a fighter and also had the strength of an ox. Nothing could stop him or get past him. Next year will find him an unbeatable line man and will value him very greatly. Dwight Bannister—Guard Dwight was a plugger. too light for the line and two slow for the backfield but by dint of hard work, regular practice and training earned recognition in the way of a letter. John Seaburg—Guard John clawed and fought like a tiger and created a rumpus in general. The only trouble was that he was light for the position that he was slated to play. Joe Ferguson—End Joe was another one of our ends who showed up well in a gallery of stars. He was always in the midst of the fray and fought until the whistle blew. He will probably fill one of next season's regular berths. 108 109 110 iQ2 3 BASKETBALL TEAM Basketball A fighting coach! a fighting team! and—a championship! Such is the most adequate description possible of that aggrega- tion of six-footers which swept its little six rivals before it like straw in a cyclone. Certainly, with such a record the season of 1922-2 3 cannot be neglected in any history of Ottumwa’s brilliant career on the ’’gym” floor! Surely the team which, in the greatest basketball season in years wrested a championship from the strongest teams in southern Iowa must be set alongside those whirlwinds of olden times which crashed through opposition and whisked cup after cup from gaping adversaries. But such mighty accomplishments are not brought about in moments, in hours or in months. That team which worked with such machine-like precision, bewildered opposition and tore through rivals by indominitablc fight, had struggled through long years of preparation of defeat and discouragement; it had come back after failures with new determination and had followed patiently the pre- cepts of its coach. So much for the spirit that won! Behind that fight, behind that determination and labor, behind the whole spirit of our team was a master! Leading, driving, inspiring there was always that dynamo of fight and school spirit! That fight and that spirit were contagious they charged the very air. they have at times turned the tide from defeat to victory. And it is unquestioned that there could have been no championship, that the marvelous abilities of our men would never have developed had it not been for that master Cxiach George Yount! Yount, a fighter to the last ditch, a man of driving personality and sterl- ing character, a man whose very example demands conscientious labor, undying fight and a clean life in his boys! Now. as a result of the efforts of this clean, fighting, coach: as a result of the endless, grueling, conscientious endeavors of the wonder-team which was glad to give its last ounce of strength in the fight for O. H S.. we look back on a season filled w ith victory (for we are Champions of the Little Six. Subdistrict Champions. Victors over the Southeastern Iowa, Title Holders and Winners of 3rd place in the Missouri Valley Tournament, a season which points the return of O. H. S. to her former glory and a season which needs no explanation or apology. IQ22-2J was a success, an unqualified success. Captain Franny” von Schrader- Forward Ottumwa has had basketball captains for almost a quarter of a century. Probably in every case these men were brilliant and sometimes spectacular players; but it is unlikely that she has ever had a captain who set a finer example to his team mates of conscientious and even self-sacrificing endeavor than did Franny von Schrader. For behind that cool, steady, consistent playing without the smallest show of the spectacular was an equally consistent adherence to training rules and an equally steady daily practice, not from fear of his coach, not to hold his place but that he might give his best for O. H. S. and his all for his team! With such spirit defeat was impossible, but when coupled with such speed, accuracy, calmness and native ability as is Franny’s possession, why then over- whelming victory was certain. Pete Prewitt—Guard When one is able to carry successfully six class room studies he is hardly expected to be a basketball star. However, it is very probable that something ill over a dozen southern Iowa high schools have found to their deep regret that such a thing is possible; for no team could watch its highest passes and most careful shots raked down in midflight at every attempt and long deny that a man of more than ordinary ability played Ottumwa’s guard! And when that same man calmly tossed that same ball to the very center of his opponents’ basket there can be no question that there w as at least surprise in the camp of the enemy! Pete was our free-throw artist. Artist is correct—for in a single game he has come to the verge of 100 per cent and his record for the entire season must stand above 500. It is needless, in view' of these facts, to say that ’’Pete” was a mainstay of our team, for a man who can shoot with such accuracy and cover half the floor with almost comical ease stands out as a star on the average team! ”Diz” Vincent—Forward To be able to stand on tiptoe and almost drop the ball through the basket rather than use the usual method of tossing is an advantage not to be overlooked in basketball. When we couple with this unusual height an uncanny eye for the basket we have an offensive unit much to be feared, but when we add to this a remarkable speed and agility in floor work we have a player par excellence. That was Diz and he added and built on his startling ability by that same conscientious labor and training which characterized our whole team. We look for some all state playing from you next year. Diz. Marvin Gookin—Forward I£ach year someone, it seems, on each of Ottumwa's teams must be visited by misfortune. In the case of the basketball team fortune chose Gookin as the object of her ire. Gook was well started on a course of stellar playing w ith the opportunity, of being a member of a championship team. Very early, however, a tussle resulted in partial paralysis of his arm. Though such an injury is merely one of the ■for- tunes of war, O. H. S. cannot but lament being deprived of such a player as Marvin, fast as greased lightning, every inch a fighter and an accurate shot. But the story is not all regret. 1024 will see Gookin back cn the job. showing the same whirlwind game, again fighting for every point and steadily plugging in baskets. Clarence Mati ieney—Guard Besides filling well his guard position. Math has again and again sent the ball spinning through the hoop from beyond the center of the fl x r I le has served his school well from the foul line (he averages about .500). and he has conscientiously trained and worked that he might do not only enough but all he was capable of doing. This is Matheney’s third year and none can say truthfully that those three years did not give him ability seldom found in High School players. Classy has another year and we expect him to show some whirlwind playing in 1Q24. Joe Ferguson—Foruxird That size is not the only consideration in the game of basketball has been proven by our little fighting forward Maybe we should not say little, but we speak now in comparisons. We don’t know how it happened and we re not a bit superstitious but we have noticed that some games began to speed up and the score began to climb when Ferguson got in. From this we conclude that Joe and his fighting spirit were as valuable to our team as the left hind foot of a graveyard rabbit to an Afro-American Cullud Ge’m'mun. 112 But laying all joking aside we did have a fast, hard player and a good shot in Joe Ferguson! Paul ( Sat ’) Solomon—Forward When a man five feet tall can outjump a six-foot gym floor veteran: when he makes up twelve inches of height and forty pounds of weight by speed and de- termination the world sits up and takes notice in a very visible and audible way. The audiences at basketball games this year have conclusively proved this fact and no one will doubt that Sox deserved whatever acclamation he received. Now although Soly deserves more space by reason of his achievement, we’ve said quite all that’s necessary and we ll only wish that many times again he’ll hear that, What’s the matter with Sox! John Niman—Center This John Nimo ' boy passes up the two yard mark, yea verily, for has he not out jumped the very best of all the jumpers in the league1 bias he not put to shame the longest legged rabbits in the township? Even so! Fie has done more than this! Fie carries a wallop in his paw that would quite dumfound a Dempsey! Not insinuating that he uses it like a Dempsey! That wallop knocks the ball from midfloor to the basket, driving it right from the tossup toward the hoops with surprising accuracy. Good shot! Well. I guess! We specialize in long range business. Besides John’s offensive power it need only be said, that ten odd feet of scrap- per up before a man is quite enough to block a pass or shot and so we say in finishing that he was an all around player! Dony Davidson—Guard Talk about fight! Did you see Don smash that Osky offense? Since we have dreamed of what some others of our fallen assistants must have thought when they fell, we may well dream on What did Osky think1 New' man in game first year as a regular, second year’s experience, besides this he must step into the shoes of a super-player—Conclusion: We ought to have an easier job. However, they found rather than an inexperienced man at guard, just about one hundred fifty pounds of speed, fight and loyalty! They found rather than a man of ordinary ability a player who by careful adherence to training rules, hard work and determination had developed into probable fame. V Track Prospects The track prospects for this year are not overly bright. However, two stars are in school and should be record breakers in their respective lines. Von Schrader already holds the State High School record for the high jump and should prove capable of clearing the bar at an even greater height. Added to this he is a hurdle man of no mean ability. Vincent, the long distance man who placed first in the state Cross Country Run should breast the tape first in either the mile or half mile if not in both. He is a runner of great ability and we expect much of him this year. Among the lesser stars is Suit the 440 yd. dash man. Last year Suits showed up good in all the meets he entered and in this, his second year on the cinder path, he should develop into a fast dash man. Toemmes should be in condition—from his football and w restling work—to throw the hammer and shot to good advantage for O. H. S. Among the follow ing list of fellows may lie hidden some ability that Coach Yount can bring to the front: Harris. Spiker, Davidson. Perdew. Pruitt and Seaburg. At least they will probably be out on the track doing their best and should be given the credit for it. 113 iQ23 WRESTLING TEAM The Mat Season •M The wrestling season for O. H. S. opened with a dual meet with Knoxville. January iqth. There were seven matches in all instead of the customary eight as Knoxville’s 35 pounder was ineligible. 'Through the request of Knoxville’s coach a new system of point scoring was used. A decision counted 6 points and a fall 8 points. Ottumwa won every match and this system of scoring so increased the final tally that it gave O. H. S. the big end of a 50-0 score. On January 23rd the mat team met the strong Oskaloosa team. Ottumwa had been beaten by Oskaloosa in almost every branch of sport in the past two years and it remained to the mat team to break the ’’jinx.’’ The regular state regulated rules were used in the matches. 5 points being counted for a fall and 3 points for a decision. 'The last match finally gave O H S. a total of 27 to Os- ky’s 5. On the 3rd of February the mat team journeyed to Oskaloosa for a return match. The team, although they had won the previous match was a little nervous as to the outcome of the next. Osky had been working hard and did not intend to lose to O. FI. S. again. The team was crippled by sickness so Captain Riley and our star 95 pounder Booth had to be left at home. Alderdice. a new' man went to Osky to defend O. H. S. in the 105 pound class. Ben Criley took Riley’s place and Clarence Peck went to Osky as the O. H. S. 35 pound man. Little need be said of the match as it was a repetition of the others with O. H. S. coming out w ith the long end of a 31-5 score. Then came the great events! 'The team went to the state tournament at Ames. February q-io. The team was composed of Booth. Alderdice. Franklin. Grooms. Adamson and Toemmes. There were 31 schools entered in this meet and O. H. S. came out sixth; Grooms and Adamson gaining the points that placed O. H. S. among the w inners. Then on March 23. 24 at Iowa City our fighting wrestlers earned a State Championship in such fashion as has never been known or recorded. The team, this time, was composed of Booth, Wilcox. Franklin. Adamson and 'Toemmes. Grooms was out of school by graduation. 'These five men captured a State Championship Apiece! Of course, they incidentally brought O. FI. S. a huge silver championship plaque. Six State Champions! Was the season of 1 c 23 a failure? Captain Riley In the Knoxville match “Walt” gained a decision with a time advantage of 3148 From Oskaloosa he gained a decision over Captain 'Thomas with an advantage of 4 minutes. This credits Riley with giving Ottumwa q points both gained by an enormous advantage and we might have had a state champion in Riley had his health permitted it. “Skinny” Grooms— 54 Pounds To be, in a large measure, at least more than any other student, responsible for the introduction of w'restling at O. FI. S.. to be for two successive years captain of wrestling, in those two years to have taken almost entire charge of the organiza- tion and training of the teams, turning out successful aggregations in both cases, never to have betrayed his team by breach of training rules, and in his third and last year to capture a state championship makes up a series of honors seldom granted a single person in the short span of a high-school course and it establishes a record the equal of which has been made by no student of O. H. S. in the memory of the present student body, a record which is unlikely to be equaled for many years to come. 115 Hubert Skeet Wilcox 125 and 115 Pounds Skeet is another who would have placed in the Ames meet had he been able to compete as we may see from his victories in other matches. When in a bout, that was very fast and full of action, he gained a fall from Knoxville in 5:3a and the decision which gave us 3 points in the Osky meet. At Iow a City he fought through the most difficult matches of any member of the team. Vernell Toemmes—Heavyweight The match between Vernell Toemmes and Currier of Knoxville lasted about 30 seconds. Big Bill tore after his man in his true gridiron fashion and w ith a regular football tackle brought things to a quick finish. Against Oskaloosa. out- weighed ten pounds, he gained a decision w ith a time advantage of 2:15 minutes. In the Ames meet Tough Toemmes lost his first match but not until he had put up a hard fight and lost only by a few seconds, and at Iowa—we all know the story of that hard won Championship! Ralph Chuck Adamson—158 Pounds When a man persists in bringing home the bacon from a state meet for two consecutive years and in addition to this wins a state championship against almost terrible competition, there is no necessity to speak for him—his actions speak louder than words We need only remember that he won by falls except in one instance. At Ames where the time advantage was 6 minutes Lee Franklin— ? • Pounds Lee threw his opponent from Knoxville in 4 minutes, his Oksv adversary in b minutes and at Ames lost to Mae who had the time advantage of 8 seconds, and at Iowa won the state championship. When we remember that Franklin is just starting in mat work the horizon looks bright. Bernard Booth—9 Pounds In his first match Booth surprised Osky very decidedly as they had an ex- perienced man in his class. Goodwin, the Osky star put up a losing battle and Booth won with a time advantage of 3:45. At the Ames meet our lightweight lost to Wilson of Boone who won the state championship in his class. At Iowa he won by time advantages of 5: 1 and 3:55 respectively. Charles Myers— 05 Pounds Charley came out for his first time this year and landed a berth on a mighty good team. He won his first match with an advantage of 4130 but lost to the Osky expert Graham a w'eek later. However, a record of 50% victory is nothing to hang ones head at and Charley can consider that a mighty fine record. Ben Criley— 5 Pounds Ben got into only one match but the report on his scrap in that match runs thus: After the hardest fought and best generaled match of the season, he gained a decision over the Osky captain Thomas. Criley was outweighed 6 pounds and was fighting against an experienced man. Ben showed the true fighting spirit. Strode Alderdice— 05 Pounds Strode was one of the men whom the Ottumwa fans had no opportunity to see in action but we believe his work away from home testifies strongly to his ability. He surprised Osky to the back of their necks when he threw their 105 pounder in the fast time of 2:45. In the State meet he started with vim but in his second match lost to Shertz of Iowa Palls. Clarence Peck—q Pounds Because a man loses the only match in which he is privileged to represent his school is no reason to draw slighting conclusions as to his ability. We must re- member that Peck lost to Goodw in. an experienced w'restler and that even in defeat he was fighting hard for O. H. S. lie GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Girls' Basketball The basketball iris of O. H. S. piloted by Ruth Baum brought the season to a close with much success. There were so many girls out for basketball this year that the wealth of material made easy the selection of the best players. Some of last years players were still with them and will be next year, so the team had quite a few experienced players. The season opened with a practice game with the Exiles. The Exiles are a team composed mainly of alumnae and although little misfortune came to them in the score, not daunted by this they entered into their next game with much zeal and enthusiasm. The next games were with the Y. W. C. A. girls and they were the able winners of all three of these games. The first of their real scheduled games was the Albia game there on January ibth, in which Albia won by a score of 18 to iq. The next game was with Hiteman there on January 2b. and here our girls had a bit of hard luck again, the score being 13 to 18 in their favor. On January the 31st the girls met Albia in another battle on the home floor and succeeded in defeating them by a score of 22 to q. A second game with Hiteman was played here on Feb. 23 and resulted in a victory for O. H. S. with the one sided score of 54 to 10. So much interest was shown by the girls in basketball this year, that the season could not have met with anything but success. Although they did not win all of their games yet they have lost only a few and some very gtxxl players have been develloped who will be able to carry forth the name of O. H. S next year. O. H. S. was very fortunate in having two splendid coaches for girls basketball this year. The first coach was Miss Blanche McCartney. Her previous ex- perience as a coach and her note as a player on the State Teacher’s College team makes her a very able coach. Miss Lois King is the other coach. She also has had two years experience in coaching and her services along with those of Miss McCartney have made them almost indispensable to O. H. S. Much credit is due the coaches in their untiring efforts to turn out a winning team for O. H. S. Miss Lois M. King 118 w. - '-1 fei 7X ‘C '4 - « . r .'. ry t f r • , £ J 1� £ •“F?. k w Vj-V ' W- - ,.«r- j� «w - f c IV , T | fm r yirf y V X | � •« J x j V4 w ■Uu s — V; r-r 0-rs amJat � � W ?� W — -, V« V 1 j .C _ C A : «, n ?vjV ) ‘ VX ijg « f - A� ? V -4J . A' t ■r A ES 'J3 'A r x «O 110 CHOCOLATES I EASE I HE lASTE 120 Headquarters I1'or Stunning Misses Apparel DONELAN’S—the favorite store of your mother—and, perhaps your mother’s mother, now stands better prepared than ever before to supply the apparel needs of the up-to-date Miss. Our buyers, recently returned from Eastern markets, have assembled a stunning line of smart, Paris-inspired Misses wear, that fairly shouts 1923. Of particular interest are the jaunty camel’s hair sport coats, so highly favored for the coming spring season. A high- ly satisfying, reasonably priced line of new spring apparel now awaits a visit from you. MISSES DRESSES 25.00 to 65.00 121 MISSES COATS 12.50 to 49.50 MISSES SUITS 17.50 to 49.50 STEVEN’S SHOE INSURANCE It is impossible for the element of risk to enter into your shoe purchases at Stevens Shew Store. There is a 42 year’s reputation for absolute dependability back of every shoe we sell that protects you. A standard of quality to main- tain, that insures lasting satisfaction and promotes your entire confidence in this store. The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find. A whole new editorial staff Can t tickle every mind. So if you meet some ancient joke Decked out in modern guise, Don't frown and call the thing a fake, Just laugh—don’t he too wise. The Woman’s Shop 220 East Main Street HOLEPROOF HOSIERY CORRECT for - APPAREL MEN AND for WOMEN WOMEN and MISSES Our Ready-to-Wear Garments fashioned from the newest materials 11 at s. Shirts, Caps portray the LATEST IN STYLES Lowest in the City Prices” Exclusive but not Expensive” T. Sullivan, (Inc ) HUB 122 A Clothing -Coup JULIUS is an age of wanting the “latest” first. Good clothiers watch for the chance to give you what you want when you want it to l e first with the latest. Cushion Park and L. System Neui Sport and Norfolk Suits $35.00 to $50.00 J. B. SAX CO. Mr. Webber had gone to Mr. Brenneman to sec how John was getting along. Oh! He's getting ahead, said Mr. B. That's what he needs, was the answer. Miss Davis: Ross, 1 don’t believe you've studied this Geography lesson. Ross Wiegand: No. 1 read that the map of the world was changin' every day an’ thought I’d wait till things got settled. STUDENT HEADQUARTERS SWIRLES FOR 112 EAST MAIN IVriting Instruments PENCILS _ EVERSHARP FYNE POINT AUTOPOINT Our Hobby is sel- PAL ling Dry G xk1s at FOUNTAIN PENS the lowest possible price . SHAEFER PARKER WAHL Leads for All Pencils Fountain Pen Ink CY R. B. Swenson S W I R leHw I r l es Jeweler Shop HERE First 12.1 For Your Graduation Our new designs in WATCHES both for the young Lady and young Man should be seen before you make your pur- chase. We also want you to see our Fifty Dollar Special DIAMOND RINGS for the young lady. J. W. Neasham Leading Jeweler 120 E. Main St. Ottumwa, Iowa These Are Everlasting Gifts CANDIES ICECREAM Phone Red-2631 Luncheonette Private Rooms for Special Parties 107 N. COURT AIM HIGH He: Do you believe in a man kissing a girl's hand1 She: I think it is entirely out of place. IN THE STONE AGE Quick1 Quick! Your mother-in-law is being attacked by a dynosaurus!” What do I care what happens to the dynosaurus.” Graduation and M e m 0 ry Books Courier FICTION Classified Ads POETRY BIOGRAPHY Reach HISTORY the TRAVEL Multitude Complete Line of Well Selected Books 9 Parks Drug Store “Service 124 Large Stock of Beautiful Dresses BLOUSES and MILLINERY for SUMMER WEAR . . . J are now on exhibition in our shop, exclusive, but prices mod- erate, and all of good quality. HH Knicker suits and extra knickers in big variety. Beautiful wash dresses arriving daily. Priced from $5.00 up. Emporium .-I I ways Showing, Something New If she had any love for him It’s certain that she hid it. She asked him once to guess her age, And he, the darn fool, did it. M. A. Roberts John F. Webber ROBERTS WEBBER Lawyers Over Citizens Savings Bank Office Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Practice in All Courts Say it with Fleavers EYES EXAMINED f,om KRANZ AnA Choice Flowers for All Occasions IU . 1MAKKI . I � ’ 1 l r. It 1 MKMHKR F. T. I . GLASSES FITTED Store Phone £ Greenhouse 18 2®. 2149 125 Mary Jane Bread Leading in Style Lowenberg's and Value YOUNG MENS' SUI TS $2().(X) TO $45.00 ' TAILORED for us by Hickey Freeman Co., BETTER Chas. Kaufman Bros., BREAD Campus Togs, Curlee Clothes and Merit Hi- School. When in search FINE for Quality Clothes at CAKES Lowest Prices, go to Cramblit k Poling CLOTHIERS The Store of Greatest Values FOOTBALLISHLY SPEAKING Slim girl 1 understand you stopped associating with that Princeton guard. Stout girls: Yes—he couldn't hold me. Lucille Gordon: “I beat Mr. Brenneman up today. How's at? L. G.: Passed him on the hill. C. E. Cross Co. SMART CLOTHES for Women, Misses and Girls 111 East Main Strivkt Ottumwa. Iowa 126 HAMS and BACON -awaken a lively anticipation whenever they are served. lusty. Savory and Tender Mildly cured and smoked, easy to cook, they win a welcome anywhere. John Morrell 2 Co. General Offices “Since 1827” Ottumwa, Iowa Packing Plants—Ottumwa, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, S. D. Numerous Branches throughout the U. S. A. 127 M. B. Hutchison Moore Drug Co. Lumber Company OTTUMWA HOTEL OTTUMWA AGENCY LIBERTY VILLE BUILDING n BATAVIA R STOCKPORT DRUGS HILLSBORO G GENERAL OFFICES: 647-053 WEST SECOND STREET PHONE 192 Ottumwa, Iowa S Ottumwa, Iowa USE A STEP-LADDER Girl: 'Jack, if a girl kissed you. what would you do?” Jack: Kiss her back, of course.” Girl: Suppose she were a tall girl? Miss Carson: Norma must have her voice trained in Europe. Mr. Blish: Certainly, but why not make it Asia? That's farther away. The Ottumwa J. L. Graham Railway and Light Groceries and Meats Company PHONES 92-93-94 • Personal Attention to Every Customer 103 NORTH COURT STREET 128 “How would you like riding in a patrol wagon? Oh, it might do in a pinch. THAT ENDS THAT ARGUMENT Customer: Sir, this salmon smells.” Grocer: Impossible! Hcisdead. TTDPQ ,S OUR I 1 ixJL O SPECIALTY Modern Methods Used in Repairing Tires. High grade Tires and Tubes always in stock. Hill Miller Phone 486 230 E. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa KODAKS and Eastman Films 11 HOFMANN DRUG CO. 129 FISHING TACKLE AUTO ACCESSORIES Harper Me Intire Co. Hardware REACH SPAULDING, GOLDSMI TH Sfx rting Goods ▲ ,-flAFMAC.. TT HAKPWAKE 105 E. Main Street 114 S. Court Street CHEESE IT The speedometer said sixty miles an hour. The constable said it was ninety. The natives said it was a crime. He said it was the life. His friends said it with flowers. Daggett Transfer and Storage Co. Business Needs High School Graduates HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVED EXPERT PIANO MOVERS PACKING AND STOKING HOUSEHOLD GOODS to learn Banking, Accounting Stenography Bookkeeping C. P. A. Courses 5 Salesmanship Reduced Freight Rates For Coast Shipments Iowa Success School An Accredited Business College W. W. Tooi.k. Mgr. Phone 152 202 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 130 131 Try Us for Collars that go on with a Smile Here’s a cure for that early morning grouch— Fill your dresser drawers with shapely collars, laun- dered by our collar special- ists—they'll go on with a snap, fit right, feel right, look right; and they’ll send you to the breakfast table with a smile. Clip this advertisement now; post it where you’ll find it when your collars are ready to send, then phone for our representative. It makes all the difference in the world. Ottumwa Steam Laundry Co. Telephone 2002 ZZf Iowa Cafe THE NATURAL PLACE TO EAT SHORT ORDERS AND PICNIC LUNCHES A SPECIALTY. Try Our SUNDAY DINNERS. : DAVIES BROS. 124 E. Second Street A BRILLIANT IDEA “How does the breakfast suit you John? inquired the young bride anxiously. It’s just right, dearest. said her husband. It may be plebleian, but I'm awfully fond of calves' liver for breakfast. ' So am I. dear, said the wife. “‘Oh, John don’t you think it would pay us to keep a calf? Then we could have liver every morning for breakfast. Say It with Flowers Sunrise Grocery KEMBLE Floral Co. PEARSON BROS. DEALERS IN WHERE QUALITY COUNTS 112 N. COURT Groceries, Meats and Poultry A TELEPHONE 472 Flowerphone 725 Corner Jefferson and Grant Sts. 132 Facts PEOPLE who want to accomplish big things go to a printer in whom they have confidence as to his integrity, ability and facilities, and trust him with the production of their printed matter. They find it pays them better in the long run than to try to buy their printing by the yard or the pound from the one submitting the lowest price. A printer s estimate cannot represent the total cost, nor can any set of specifications cover quality of workmanship, ideas, conception or. what is of the most importance in advertising-printing that vital factor of efficiency. The worth of your printed matter is gauged by the results it accomplishes. A large number of our customers find it advantageous to do business with us on this basis. I f it pays them might it not pay you? OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS PRINTERS AND MANUFACTURERS “Printers of the 1023 Argus Annual” 217 E. Main St. Ottumwa, Iowa 133 liarly Summer Style of A ssured Vogue THE NEW SANDAL 'SHOE ECONOMISTS 7 GIRLS, THIS ISN’T FAIR “When I was shipwrecked, said the captain. I came across a tribe of wild women w ho had no tongues. Good Gracious! cried the fair maiden. How could they talk. They couldn't. replied the old sailor. That’s what made 'em wild! Dr. A. E. BASTRON DENTIST Office Phone 306 Over Sargents Drug Store SHOWN IN PATENT KID, BAMBOO AND CRAY OOZE CALF; WHITE, RED, GREEN AND FAWN KID. VERY MODISH, COOL, COMFORT- ABLE AND GOOD LOOKING. Dr. C. H. DARBYSHIRE Cl 11ROPRACTOR Your Health is Your Greatest Asset Over Stevens Shoe Store 134 135 Graham Garretson PHONE 560 Milk Com j)any The Wardrobe WHOLESALE CLINT ADLER AND RETAIL Pasteurized Bottle Milk and Cream Kleaners who Klean 627 WEST SECOND STREET CLEANERS. DYERS Ottumwa. Iowa and HATTERS HE GUESSED IT Judge: You are sentenced to hang by the neck until dead. Prisoner: judge, I believe you re stringing me. THIS IS PRETTY DEEP Customer: I’d like to see something cheap in a straw hat. Clerk: Try this one on. The mirror is at your left. Buster Brown s s Voter Brain Stockings Padlocked? A DEPENDABLE LINE THE Of HOSIERY for MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD. Publ ic Library HAS THE KEY Of Every stocking bearing the Buster Brown trade mark is warranted to give you en- tire satisfaction Go to school with yourself as long as you live. PUTNAM BRIDGEMAN The Cash Store that Saves You Money Every Man Has His Own College On Nothing a Year. 136 NEW YORK LIFE Insurance Company EVERY STUDENT NEEDS LIFE INSURANCE. THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURES BOTH BOYS and GIRLS. ALL POLICIES DOUBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FROM ANY CAUSE. Ask C. C. PORTER The Life Insurance .Man SOMETHING ON ACCOUNT The doctor coughed gravely. I'm sorry to tell you, he said, looking down at the man in the bed, that there is no doubt you are suffering from small pox. The patient turned on his pillow and looked up at his wife. Julia, he said in a faint voice, if any of my creditors call, tell them that at last I am in a position to give them something. Bicycles and Bicycle Sundries The most complete stock in the city. We also give that prompt sendee and courteous treat- ment which pleases. 402 CHURCH ST. Telephone 49 B. A. Hand Co. HARDWARE Margie Hair Nets SINGLE and DOUBLE MESH All Nels Guaranteed Double Mesh....10c Or $1.00 Per Dozen Single Mesh....5c L. R. Steel Co. Sc to $ t .oo Stores 137 MAXWELL SPORT This Sport Touring gives evidence of genuine artistry in car design and appointment, as well as careful consideration of the owners require- ments also the most Beautiful car on the market this season. You can't go wrong in buying a MAXWELL SNOW AUTO CO. DEALERS—DISTRIBUTORS MAXWELL CHALMERS ller Graduation Gift Wc are exceptionally well stocked at present in both Watches and Diamonds of reasonable cost and satisfying qualities An early visit here will give you the opportunity for careful selection. Stake Them JIappy By Buying Here There is no more fitting or pleasing tribute for school work well clone than the lasting gift of a pretty Wrist Watch or Diamond Ring No other gifts hold equal charm in the youthful mind. ARNOLD JEWELRY MUSIC CO. 113 East Main Street Saul-Edmund Furniture Company “Furniture Worth Living With'' 210 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa 138 Our good will goes with every 1923 Graduate. The greatest of all virtues is Service. To the Miss of To-day |_|ERE “Youth” is served supreme! You will find smart apparel, whether a dress suit, cape, wrap, skirt, blouse, etc., full of girlish chic—some artfully simple—others richly elegant but every creation expressive of youth and charm which receives the unreserved admiration of the Miss who appreciates individuality. Apparel combining quality and style with low prices. HERE you will find Dependability—it predominates the store. It signifies a long trail—day in and day out per- formance—the desire and ability to serve at all times. Js |AKE this store your store for we are always showing the latest fashions and constantly striving in every way to serve the Miss of today. ------------------------------------------------ --- WOMENS WEPvFO --- 139 NOBODY HOME A gentleman to see you. mum.” Tell him I'm not receiving today. He ain't deliverin’, either mum. He’s collectin'.” What time is it?” asked the person who thinks nothing of asking questions. Ten to. replied the polite but brief man. Ten to what? asked the bore. Ten to your own darn business. TWAS A STORMY NIGHT He This storm may put the light out. Are you afraid1 She: Not if you take that cigarette out of your mouth. THE WRONG ONE PAPA 1 recon' daughter, that young man’s watch must be fast. What makes you think so. Pa? Why. when you were seeing him out the door last night. I heard him say. 'just one.’ and it wasn't much past 12 o’clock. AWAY THEY WENT Johnny N. came back from the circus very much excited. Oh. mama. he cried, as soon as he got in the house. Helen spilled some peanuts and what do you think the elephant did? He picked ’em all up with his vacuum cleaner. saved! Mother: “Sam. you’ve been fighting again! You’ve lost four front teeth! Sam (taking a package from his pocket): “No I ain't, mother. Here they are. Miss Porter seeing Edward Bonnificld idle during twenty minute period, said. Edward, don’t you know that the devil always finds something for idle hands to do? Come up here and let me give you some work. B. Morrow: Yes. it took me about six weeks hard work to learn to drive my machine. He: And what have you for your pains1 B. Morrow: Liniment. An American visiting in Ireland asked the man servant: How many mails do you have here in a day? Thray, said the servant, dinner, supper and bruchust. Father (reading letter from his son in college to mother): Willie says he got a beautiful lamp from boxing. Mother: I just knew he’d win something in his athletics. Ruth Williams: I was out motoring the other day. Skinny Grooms: So? R. W.: Yes. and I came to a river, but could find no means of getting my machine across. S. G.: Well, what did you do? R. W : Oh, I just sat down and thought it over. Miss Porter: “Mary Beth, can you decline ’to eat ? M. B. Lowenberg: Yes. I can. but I don’t like to. 140 The new and unusual—that sparkling reality which is known as the life of each school year—is caught and held forever within the pages of Bureau built annuals. The ability to assist in making permanent such delight' ful bits of class spontaneity rests in an organization of creative artists guided by some 17 years of College Annual work, which experience is the knowledge of balance and taste and the fitness of doing things well. In the finest year books of American Colleges the sincerity and genu ineness of Bureau Engraving quality instantly impresses one. They arc class records that will live forever. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, Inc. COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA The practical tide of Annual management, in lading adrertiting. telling, organization and finance. it com- prehtmiielj centred in a striet of Editorial and Bunnell Management booh tailed Succen in Annual Building(utniihed fret to Annual Executive!. Secure Bureau co-operation. We invite your correspon- dence. 141 Good-looking middies which arc so essential to the smart wardrobes of the younger set, arc a specialty at— c u L L E N 'S Irresistably gay are the sweaters which come in captivating colors and designs—some striped affairs, some patterned models. Frank Clark was having quite a time getting his dues paid up for the Student Council picture. Finally he said to Marion Brown: Well, 1 gave you a dime that I know of. Is that the only dime you ever knew of? questioned Don Davidson as he bolted through the door. George Keefe and Helen Myers, very much in love, entered a crowded street car. G. Keefe’ Do you suppose we can squeeze in here? he asked. FI. Myers: Don’t you think, dear, we had better wait until we get home?” was the low, embarrassed reply. Her dear little sister came into the somewhat darkened room where sat Flelen Heindal with Charles Field. Do you know what I think sister dear? she asked sweetly. No. said his Helen, what is it? Well, said she. I think if I were not in the room Charles would kiss you. You impudent girl. said Helen, leave the room instantly. Papa was becoming impatient at the lateness of the hour when he remarked: I can't see why that Frank Clark calling on Mary Lou hasn't sense enough to go home. It's near midnight. The dear little brother of the family just then came in. heard his fatner’s remark and ventured some light: He can't go, father. Sister's sitting on him, Dorothy Kling was passing through the corridor when she happened to step on Freddie Kidd’s toes. Oh! exsqueeze me, she said. I would if I could get up there, he retorted. 142 «tttgmphs V ? X - , 4JS SyYl - . 7 W OL ■ ■—� 1 - ? 143 EXIT OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS PRESS OTTUMWA. IOWA