Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1931 volume:

r Tfl l£ HI ZlEMIOlP, Cl A vf OTTUMWA HieH GHQDl OTTUMWA IOWA — b £ titATit) Jsr To The Future The past is a dying fire— A shattered bubble— A harvested field of corn Prickly with stubble— A melody faint in the air— Sweet—yet sorry; 0 Future! we welcome your face, Vague—Starry! And I. Life Eternal yet ever-changing Behold the things about me, Behold and find them good. Altogether seemly Altogether blessed. I gather strange sustenance From ages past; I find abundant virtue In this all glorious present; I gaze with ill-concealed wonder Toward the joyous Future. I, Life Eternal yet ever-changing. CONTENTS I. Life Bows to Wisdom 1 I. Life Strives for Supremacy 111. Life Cherishes Culture IV. Life Looks on Progress V. Life Chuckles with Us Through the darkness Crofting in fear. Life bows to Wisdom Whose torch a clear Light sheds, men's Souls to steer. Left to Right—President Lester Jay. Charles Evans. Earnest Manns. Mrs. Barton. C. W. Lowenberg. Mrs. D. E Graham. Frank Raney. Walter McLean. ©ur JSrljcml Soarh The Board of Education of the Independent School District of Ot- tumwa, Iowa is composed of the fol- lowing members: Roy F. Hannum, Superintendent; Walter McLain. Sec- retary; Lester Jay, President; Charles D. Evans. Vice President; Ernest Manns; Frank C. Raney; Mrs. Mar- tha Barton; Mrs. Manta Graham and C. C. Lowenberg. Their headquarters is at 222 East Second Street and they meet on the second Monday of each month and at other stated times when a meeting is called. This Board has the supervision of all our public schools, the buildings and grounds. There are fourteen school buildings in the District which are valued at approximately two mil- lion dollars. There arc twenty-seven custodians employed to care for the buildings and other physical proper- ties. The expenses of operating the schools for the past year were S457.- 071.00. There were enrolled in the High School last year 1.577 students and in the grade schools the enroll- ment was 4,660. To instruct these children there is in the employ of the school district a pcrsoncl of 200 select teachers, who receive an annual salary of S292, 051.72. In addition to the above mention- ed employees there is one dentist, one truant officer, one nurse, two high school clerks, one superintendent's clerk and three ladies in the High School Cafeteria, who serve on an average of more than 200 meals daily. Last year there were consumed 66,53s bushels of coal for heating the buildings which cost S 10,912. The average cost of education per pupil was $89.37, in the entire school sustem. The cost per pupil in the High School was Si22.05 and the cost per pupil in the grade schools was $56.20. Last year we received from taxation $418,- 255. we received from tuition $16,445 and from apportionment, state and federal aid, etc., $12,152. We have a bonded indebtedness on the School District voted by the citizens of Ottumwa which amounts to $700,000. The annual amount of interest paid o n this bond i s $33,500 and on and after April 1, 1932 we will have to pay $20,000 annually for the reduction of this debt. Lester Jay The ceaseless current of a river. It jes’ keeps rollin’ along, year after year, sometimes rising, sometimes falling, played on by vagrant breezes or feverishly stirred by cross current gales. The endless river of school children rolls on, year after year, basically the same, temporarily different. Coming. Here. Gone. Roy F. Hannum. css For a number of years we have held the ideal before us that our school should be the best and foremost in the state. There arc ideals of character toward which we should strive in addition to lead- ership in scholarship and extra-curricular activities. Some of these ideals are: courtesy, co-operation, courage, good health, honesty, industry, responsibility, reverence, and self-control. Frank W. DoOma. To the Students of Ot- tumwa High School: These High School days have a way of liv- ing in our memory long after they have passed away. I n this book you have a chronicle of events of a high school year, pictures of those who have made Ottum- wa High School history during the first year of a new decade. Let u s hope that what is found herein contributes to the upbuilding of those who have helped in the mak- ing and of those who read. Sincerely, Luella Hightshoe. Glhe. JPSCGrWS Back Row—Mariam Platts, Emmeline Grieder, Marie Schiek. Katherine Brady. Edna B. Huston Florence Borroush, Occa Rawlings. Adolph Johnson. Clara B. Enoch. Mary J. Ainsworth. Xitgltslf Department The English teachers meet regularly once a month to plan future work. This year new classics have been added to the schedule of study, and a new text book is being tried out in the tenth grade. The committee is now working on minimum re- quirements for the ninth and tenth grades. The department is organized with Edna 13. Huston as head. Edna 13. Huston. 'jCaiupuu c department Although not or- ganized under one de- partment, these teachers take care of the Latin, French, and Spanish students of Ottumwa. Our chief aim is to give the students a speaking and reading knowledge, and to prepare them for advanced work. Elizabeth Vkk Hurl. Left to Right—Teresa Nyc. Marianne Benedict. Lawrence Hamlcy. Ethel Standing. Elisabeth VcrHcul. G7he. Gertrude Duke. Irene Gallanar, Ola Huston. Tom Norris. Agnes Kittlexon. Esther Stranahan. Laura Kanes. foetal Science The department is organized with Ola 555 15. Huston as head. Regular meetings of the department arc held the first Thursday of each month. «1 Department Though small, we take care of all those interested by choice or by force in History, Civics, Economics, and such. Ola E. Huston. Kitty Otlcy. Doris Rodden. Rose Miller. LaRuc Sowers. Elizabeth A. Davis. C. X. Johnson. fiatljematies epartment The department is endeavoring to college mathematics and practical benefit develop ability in the pupil to recognize I to the ones who are not permitted to con- and solve problems. tinuc in school work. It is striving to give a foundation for 1$ Rose Miller. o Row 1 — Marvin Wcbcrt. Elma Vacha. Edward Ticdc. Clara Kasischkc. Glenn Osborne. Row II—Audren Farrar Mildred Scarlcs. Jessie HofT. William Rozeboom, Alice Bccmer. Leland Page. Lucille GefTert. llncatimtal department The vocational idea in Ottumwa High School is not to fit the pupil particularly for one job, but rather that broader idea, of teaching fundamentals, which will give him the foundation to be able to hold dif- ferent positions which he may seek. E. W. Tibdb. A. F. Tollman, C. E. Alton. Dorothy Niccols, Catherine Vinton. L. Z. Croxier. Paul Troger. Science We are not merely teachers, but fcl- to develop habits of experimentation and low-travelers of whom you ask the way. | observation. By a study of science of the past we hope sp Miss Niccolls O C7fe 11 3 W F 0,IUIS Row I—Don Newell. Elizabeth Brown. Aibcrdinc Jontry. Robert Bartlett. Row II—H. L. Trites. Ertle Mac Smith. James Van Antwerp. Selma Aas, Cleveland Dayton. (the Coaches To discover, to train, and to perfect, this is the threefold duty of the coach. Promising material must be found, de- veloped and tested by competition with groups. The student interested in training in music, dramatics, or athletics, owes it to himself, to the school, and community to make the most of opportunities avail- able. The coach is ready to give you that training. No matter what the field, the coach sees possibilities, gives encourage- ment, points out defects, dwells long and patiently on details of perfection and in- stills the iron will “to do.” After the training comes the testing. Athletic meets, music contests, debates, and dramatic contests arc the methods of testing real ability. The coach sits by helplessly. It is up to the student to put forth their best efforts. Even with the best coaching in the world, half the chances for winning depend upon the native ability of the student. Alberdine Jontry. Office (Sirle: Edna McCullough Inez McDowell 3 , Gihe, g)3 (MVGriUlS Left to Right- Miss Scarlcs. Mrs. Bktnch Parker. Mrs. Anna Duncan, Rosamond Stone. Mildred Pcnnock, Irene Schutc. Dorctta Buck, Arthur Johnson. QJafeteria Between 150 and 200 people eat in the ® Cafeteria each day and many others who bring their lunch also have the use of the Cafeteria. Many new menus have been tried out this year but the average student still gives the usual order of mashed jh - tatoes, ice cream, or a candy bar for dessert. Mrs. Thompson is assisted by Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Thompson. Row I—Orville Estes, R. V. Bloomgren. J. M. Reed, EdvBosker, Will Lewis, Chester Mcir Row II -Marvin Freeman, Tom Van Ness, Mr. Norlan. P. L. Levings. Flossie Johnson. Ada Hamilton Maintenance The maintenance department of the Ottumwa High consists of nine men and two woman and is under the direction of Chief Engineer, Mr. Fred L. Levings. It has charge of ail work in the school build- ing—lawns, boiler room, athletic field, in fact anything that is connected with Ot- tumwa High School upkeep. t department As strange as it may seem the vacation months are the busiest times. Then rc- airs, changes and improvements are made, expense and labor could be greatly elimin- ated if each pupil would do his part toward keeping the building ncat, clean,.and free from debris. Fred Levings. Row I—John Dunning. Dick Woodbury. Elizabeth Thomson. Dorothy Boxx, Maxim- Mencfcc. Row II—Bill Cramblit. Zclla Beck. Rose Miller. Catherine Brenneman. Rex Williamson. Row III—Frank Melcher. Bax- ter Smith, Eileen Gilmore. Billy Shea. Betty Cooper. JShtbeut (Jmutril One of the chief aims of the Stu- dent Council this year has been to better acquaint the students them- selves with the workings and functions of the Council and the various acti- vities of the school. To this end we compiled and organized instruction sheets covering the topics which should be in the minds of all O. H. S. students. This course in school citi- zenship was given to all Freshmen in their civics classes. The immediate desire of the Council this year was to rid themselves of the debt which was mostly due to the upkeep of the club room. By the aid of the various clubs, and the co- operation of the students by the use of the check stand, we were able to pay this debt before the beginning of the second semester. Last fall the president of the or- ganization was sent to Omaha. Nebr. to attend a meeting of the Student Council representatives from the five surrounding states. At this conven- tion an estimation of the rating of our Council was easily made. Our Council, composed of five seniors, five juniors, three sophomores, and one freshman, was the smallest organiza- tion represented, but it is safe to say that we undertook more work than any of the other Councils. Our Council as a working unit is composed of several departments, namely the Lost and Found, order in the Cafeteria, Library aids. Reserve system. Council Court. Check stand committee, Club Room, and Honor Roll. John Dunning. (PJhe, , c ♦ President—George Foster Treasurer—Paul Pickett Vice President—Robert Warren Secretary—Richard Woodbury Adviser—Doris Roddan Senior Class The class was immediately con- fronted with the task of replenishing a rather depleted treasury and so on January 18, ig. and 20 the movie Monte Carlo was sponsored at the Ottumwa theatre from which the class realized S85.00. Under the able sup- ervision of Frank Roberts, Chairman of the Finance Committee, another S35.00 was added to the treasury from the sale of programs at the home bas- ket ball games. On January 26 the annual Senior Midyear party was held at the Wapel- lo Club. The class here departed from the usual policy of making money on this dance and spared neither pains nor money to make this the finest mid- year in the history of our school. Features included music by Fat Davis, favors, and confetti. On June 5th the class will sponsor the Senior Formal at the Country Club. Elaborate decorations a n d favors arc being planned by the com- mittees in charge, and a big time is anticipated by all. Every year the Senior class leaves a permanent gift to the school as a remembrance. This year the class will carry out the tradition in a mem- orable way. The success of our class in no small part is due to the untiring efforts of our class adviser, Miss Doris Rod- den. It is she who has kept us out of many jams and has seen that no schemes too rash are attempted. Too much praise cannot be given to her for her help and inspiration. «8� George Foster. Glhc, Jl 03 , 'O (MVGrlUS ORVILLE AGEE LAWRENCE ALBERTSON—Football 3. 4; Track 3, 4; ‘'O' Club 3. 4. FLOYD ANDERSON—Commercial Club Pres. 4; Commercial Club 4. MERLE A R BOO AST—Batavia High School I. 2. 3. WILLIAM ALBRIGHT CARL ALLEN—Student Reserve I, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2; Pocahontas 2; Minstrel; Latin Club 3, 4; Latin Club Censor 4; Pep Club 3. DOROTHY ALLEN—Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4; Home Econom- ics 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4. VIRGINIA ARMSTRONG—Argus News 4; Typist; Glee Club 2. 3; Baseball 2. 3; Thalian Club 1; Declamatory 3; Shark Club 4. MELBA ASK—Glee Club 3. 4; Hi-Tri 2. 4. KATHRYN BAILEY—Argus News 2. 3. 4; Student Reserve 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Orches- tra 3; State Music Contest 3; Thalian Club I. 2; Senior Dramatic Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4;- President 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club I. RAYMON ALLENDER—Student Reserve I; Com- mercial Club 4. MARGUERITE LBAILEY—Volley Ball 2; Pep Club 3. «fis MBKNIE BALLAGH—Pep Orchestra 3. 4; All StateChprus3; MusicContest 3; Pocahontas' 2; Pinafore” 3; Minstrel 1, 3; Band. Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Select Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Dra- matic Club 2. 3. 4; Thalian Club I. 2; French Club 2. 3. 4. Vice-Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2. 3; Art Club 4. A I. BARNES—Argu News 4; Track 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4. HENRY BASHORB—Argus News 4; Student Re- serve 2. 3; Football 3; Basketball 2, 3; Piper. MADELINE BUZZARD—G. A. A. 3; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 3. 4. CLARABEI.LE DIM MITT LOUISE BOOTH— The Piper ; Pres. Hi-Tri 4; Cabinet 3. 4; G. A. A. I. MARGARET BEARICKS—Argus News. General; Editor. Circulation manager. Typist 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1.2; “Pocahontas 2; Mixed Chorus 2; French Club 4; Shark Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 3. 4. MAXINE BOOTH—Glee Club I; Hi-Tri I. 2. OLEN BELL—Argus News Typist 4; Student Re- serve 4; Ministrcl 1; “Pocahantas 2; Glee Club Play 4; “Marriage of Nannettc” 4; Basketball I, 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. CA R M E N BOTTEN FI ELD HELEN BE NS MILLER—Argus News 4; Hi-Tri Program. Chairman 3; Commercial Club Treas. 4; Hi-Tri 2. 3; Pep Club 3. IMMOGENB BOTTEN PI ELD—Girls’ Basketball; Pep Club; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BEN BENSON—Boys’ Glee Club 1; Select Glee Club 2; Student Reserve 2; Jr. Hi-Y Treas. 3; Scc’y of Librarian 4; Yell Leader 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y Club 3. 4 JACK BOWBY—Argus News. Sports Editor and Advertising Manager 4; Yell Leader 4; Art Club 4: Burlington High I. 2. 3; Dramatic Club 4; Student Reserve 4; Quill and Scroll 4. ' c) to DOROTHY BOX—Student Council 2. 3. 4; Delxate 2; Forensic Club 2. 3. 4; Latin Club I. 2. 3. 4; Nature Club 2. 3. 4; Ili-Tri 2. 3, 4; C. A. A. 4; Pep Club 3. LAWRENCE BROWN—Argus News I, 2. 3, 4; Student Reserve 2. 3; Glee Club.I. 2; Student Reserve 3. CARL BOYD Track 4. BERTHA BROWN—Commercial Club 4. CAROLINE BREMHORST—G. A. A. I; Hi-Tri 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 3. 4. DORBTTA BUCK—Student Reserve 4; Basketball 3. 4; Home Economics I, 2. 3; Shark Club 2. 3, 4. SAM BRIGHT—Argus News 3; Student Reserve 2, 3; French Club 4. ANABELLE BRINKMAN—Three years Knife High School; Select Glee Club 4. GLEN BURKE—Student Reserve I. 4; The Piper; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; C. B. C. High School. St. Louis 3. HELEN BROOKS—Student Reserve I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1.2, 3; Pocahontas ; Volley Ball 2; Basket ball 2; Baseball 2; Hi-Tri I; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 3. G. A. A. I. ROBERTA BURNS—Student Reserve 2. 3, 4; Latin Club I. 2, 3. 4; Librarian Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3. RUTH BUYACK—Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. CHARLES BROWN—Argus News 4; Student Re- serve I. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; All State Band 2; Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Pep Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Track 3; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Latin Club 1.2; French Club 3; Junior Hi-Y 2. 3. MARTHA BYRNE—Spanish Club 2.3. 4. Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. HILDUR CARLSON—Commercial Club 4. P?J MELVIN CARR—Pep Club 3; Life Saving Club I. 2. 3. 4. MARIGRACE CAWLEY—Student Reserve 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Select 1. 2; Thnlian Club I; Senior Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Treas. Thalian Cluo 1; Spanish Club 2. 3; Pep Club 2. NELLIE CARR—Orchestra 2. 3. 4. HELEN CLARK—Glee Club I; French Club 2. ELEANOR CARRIS—Normal Training Club 4; Home Economies 2; Hi-Tri 2. EDWARD CARROLL—Argus News 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Quartet 2; State Contest 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Declam. 2. 4; Debate 2. 3, 4; Nature Club; Forensic Club. Glee Club. BERNITA CARTER MILDRED CASADY—Hi-Tri 4; Spanish Club 4. LEONA CLARK—Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls' Se- lect 2. 3. 4; HMS “Pinafore 3; Hi-Tri I. 2; Home Economics 1, 2. 3; Pep Club 3; Commer- cial Olub 4. HENRY CLAWSON—Student Reserve 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 3; Boys' O Club 3. CATHERINE COATE—Argus News 3; Student Re- serve 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Select 3; Girls' Select 3; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 4; Home Economics 2; Normal Training 3. 4; Nature Club 3. 4; Pep Club 3. PAULINE COKER—Hi-Tri 2; Nature Club 3. 4. Glhe, WS(GrlLHS I AARON COLE—Attico High School; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3. BERNICE COOK—Argus News 3. 4; Student Re- serve 4; Baseball l; G. A. A. I; Hi-Tfi 1. 3; Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. LUCILLE COOK—Annual I; Glee Club I; Thalian Club 1; Class Treas. 1; Latin Club I; Hi-Tri I; Spanish Club 2. 3, 4. WILBURTA COOK—Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Basketball 2; Debate 3; Forensic Club 3. 4; Latin Club I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri I. 2.; G. A. A. 2. MAX CORSO—Footl all I; Basketball 3; Com- mercial Club 4. JENNIE COURTNEY—St. Joseph Academy 1; Student Reserve 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Pep Club 3; Commercial Club 4. OSCAR COVERT—Track 3; Cross Country; Glee Club 3. BOB CRESSWELL—Student Reserve 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Select 2. 3. 4; Pocahontas ; State Music Contest 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 3; Track 3; Sr. Dramatic Club 5. 4; Jr. Hi-Y. JEAN CURTIS—Glee Club I. 2; Latin Club I; French Club 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3; Home Economics 2; Roosevelt High School. Des Moines 3. LOLA DAWSON—Student Reserve 3; Hi-Tri I. 2; Commercial Club 4. EVA DEITCH—Student Reserve 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Commercial Club 4. ARTHUR DEVLIN— HELEN DEXTER—Student Reserve 3. 4; G. A. A. 3; Pres. Librarian 2; Scc'y Home Economics 3; Librarian Club 2, 3, 4. MAXINE DILLE—Student Reserve 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; French Club 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3. 4. G 7he, JEAN ITA DOUL JOHN DUNNING—Annual .1. 4; Student Reserve 1; Student Council I, 2. .4. 4. Pres. 4. Vice-Pres. .4. Treas. 2; Hand and Orchestra I, 2. 3, 4; Solo Contest 2. 3; Tennis 2; All State Band and Or- chestra I. 2. .4; Band Minstrel 2. 4; Thalian Club 1; Vicc-Prcs. I; Drum Major 4; Spanish Club 3; French Club 4; Latin Club I. 2. Treas. 2; Man- ager Pep Chapels 3. 4; Lyceum Course Com. 3; Pres. Torch Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Class President .4. JESS EAVES—Basketball 2. 3; Art Club 4. DOROTHY EDDY—Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Glee Club Pocahontas 2; Home Economics Pres. 3; Home Economics Treas.; Normal Training Reporter 4; Hi-Tri 3; Pep Club 3; Home Econ- omies Club 3. 4. GROVER ELSENSOHN—Student Reserve 3. 4. Orchestra I; Bad Man 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Stage Manager 3. 4; Assistant Manager I. 2. MARGARET ENNIS—Glee Club I. 2; Pocahon- tas 1; Spanish Club 3. 4; Pep Club 3. LILLIAN PAY—Glee Club 1. 2; Pocahontas 1; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri 4; Home Economics 4. ROBERT PAY—Annual 3. 4; Argus News .4. 4; Student Reserve I; Glee Club 1. KATHERYN FLETCHER—Orchestra 1. 2; Glee Club I. 3; Pocahontas 1; Spanish Club 2. 3; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. GEORGE FOSTER—Annual 3. 4; Student Reserve 3. 4; Thalian I; Senior Dramatic Club 3. 4; De- bate 4; Forensic 4; Latin 1, 2; French 3. 4; Art 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Thalian Club I; Class Pres. 4; Perfect Alibi 4, Torch Club 4. BOB FREEMAN—Student Reserve 3; Football 3. 4: Basketball 3: Track 3. 4; O Club .4. 4. NORMAN FROST—Basketkdl 3. ROBERT FROST—Basketball 3. DUANE FULLMER—S. C. Reserve; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Thalian 1; Sr. Dramatic 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2, .4; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Football 2; Basketball 3. 4; Tumbling 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Bad Man 4; Scc’y Sr. Hi-Y 4. LOUISE PULTON—Arnus News 3; Student Re- serve I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3; Home Economics 1.2: Commercial Club 4. STEPHEN GAGE—Football 3. 4; Track 3. 4; O Club 3. 4. KATHLEEN GALEY—Latin Club 3. I. DOTTIE LOUISE GALLAGHER—Glee Club 1; 2; French Club I. 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4. Pocahontas 1; French Club Sec.; Home Eco- nomics Pres.; Scc'y 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. MARGERY GARDNER—Glee Club I. 2. 3; Vol- ley Ball 1; Basket ball I; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. BONITA GARLAND—Student Reserve 3; Basket- ball I; Normal Trainin Club; Art Club. BLAKE GARNER—Annual 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Thalian Club 1; “Piper”; Forensics 1. 2. 3. 4; Treas. Dramatic Club 4; Jr. Hi-Y Treas 3; Thalian Treas. 3; Latin Club I, 2. 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y I. 2. 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Torch Club 3. 4. ROBERT GARRETSOX ZELLA GARRISON—Student Reserve 3; Glee Club I. 3. THELMA GILLEN—Home Economics I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4. ELOISE GILTXER—Student Reserve 3. 4; Nature Club Vicc-Pres. 4; Spanish Club 3 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Nature Club 3. 4; Shark 4. MAXINE GOEHRING—Glee Club Pianist I. 2. 3. 4; Pinafore Pianist Home Economics 3; Hi- Tri 4. NORVAL GRAHAM—Basketball 2; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1.2. 3. LEWIS GRAY Glhe, O HELEN GRANT—Normal Training I. 2. 3, 4. CLRTA HAGEN—Student Reserve 2. 3; Volley Ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. ADELINE YUST—Glee Club I. 2. 3; Pocahontas AARON HAMMER—Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra I. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Pocahontas ; Basketball 3. 4; Football 1. 2; Thalian 1; Commercial Club; Spanish Club. JOHN HARKINS—Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3; 0 Club 2. 3. 4. DOROTHY HARLEN—Select and Mixed Chcrus 3. 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2. VIOLETENA HARTLEY—Glee Club 1.2. 3. HOWARD HEAP VIRGINIA HECKER—Student Reserve 2. 3; Or- chestra 1. 2. 3; Thalian Club I; One Act Play 4; Sr. Dramatic Club 3. 4; Piper 2; Latin Club I, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri 4; Forensics 1, 2. 3; French 3, 4; Torch Club. GLEN HENDERSON LILLIAN HENEHAN—Student Reserve 4; Or- chestra 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Spanish Club; Hi-Tri 3. ALICE HERRMANN—Student Reserve I. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 3; Debate 4; Home Economics V.-P. and Sec'y 2. 3; Normal Training Club Vicc-Pres. 3; Normal Training 3. 4; Home Economics 1, 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. CHARLES HARNESS—Basketball 3. 4; Track 4; Football 3, 4; Spanish Club ■(. HELEN HODSON—Student Reserve 2. 4; Basket- ball 2; Normal Training 2, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Latin Club 2. 3, 4. ■ pj BILL HOLCOMB—Annual 3. 4; Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3; Minstrel 3. 4; Seventh Heaven 3; Stage I; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Thalian I; See. Jr. Hi-Y 2; Pres. Jr. Hi-Y 3; Consul Latin Club 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y I. 2. 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Bus. Manager Annual 4; ■ Torch Club 4. VERLE HOLMAN—Football 2. 3; Basketball 3; Com. Club 4. PERCY HOLTON—Glee Club I; Debate 4; French I. 2. 3. 4. HELEN HOLTSINGER—Student Reserve 4; Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4; N. T. Club 3. 4; N. T. Club Trias. 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Home Ec. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Vice-Prcs. 3; Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4. GERTRUDE HOURIHAN THERESA HOUSTON—Glee Club 1. 2. CECILE WOOLEY—Student Reserve 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Volley Ball 1. 2. 3; Senior Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Thalian Club I; Debate 2; Declamatory 2. 3. 4; Sec. of Dramatic Club 3; Treas of Girls' O 4; Censor of Latin Club 2; Treas. G. A. A. 4; See. Forensic Club 3; Girls O Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Latin Club I, 2. 3. 4; SpanishClub 3 4; Shark Club 3. 4; “Seventh Heaven 3; “The Perfect Alibi 4: Torch Club 4. AUDREY HUGHES—Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Glee Club I; Cinnamon Sticks 1; Debate 3. 4; Art Club I. 2. 3. 4; Thalian 1. RUTH HUMBLE—Student Reserve I. 2. 3. 4; Hi- Tri I; Spanish Club 3. 4. LESTER JACKSON—Argus News 4; Band 2; Stu- dent Reserve 2. 3; Pep Orchestra 3. 4. ART JOHNSON—Argus News 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Wrestling 2. 3; Track 2, 3. 4; Tumbling 2. 3. LAWRENCE JOHNSON—Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Football 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Sr. Dramatic Club 4; O Club 3. 4; Librarian Club 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Nature Club 2. 3. 4. DORIS JOHNSON—G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Passion Play 3; Pres. Home Ec. Club 2; See. Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec.. G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4. LUCILLE JONAS—Glee Club I; Pep Club I. BERNICE JONES—Student Reserve 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2; Minstrel; Pocahontas ; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri 2. 3. BURN1CE JONES—French Club 2; Hi-Tri I. 2. EDNA JONES—Commercial Club -I. LU-ELLEN JORDAN—Annual Feature Editor 3; Advertising Mgr. 4; Argus News Society Editor 3; Pinafore 3; Select Glee Club 2. 3; Glee Club 1; Vocal Contest 3; All State Chorus 3; State Music Contest 2. 3; Thalian Club 1; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Seventh Heaven 3; Declamatory 2. 3; Pres. Latin Club 2. 3; See. French Club 4; Pep Club 3; Latin Club I. 2. 3; French Club 3. 4; Torch 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Ring and Pin Committee 3; Chairman Junior-Senior Program 3; The Whole Town's Talking. HELEN KENNEDY—Glee Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1; Hi-Tri Social Chairman 4; Hi-Tri Club 3. 4; Nature Club 3. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Pep Club 3. RALPH KNOX—Student Reserve 2. 3. 4; “Pocahon- tas” 2; Minstrel 2; Glee Club 1.2; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Wrestling 2; Jr. Hi-Y 3. 4; O Club 4; Thalian Club I. 2; Sr. Drama- tic Club 4. FREDERIC KUNDE—Student Reserve 2. 4; Pres. Art Club 3. 4; Art Club 1. 2. 3. 4. GWENDOLYN LEE—Shark Club 3. 4; Hi-Tri I. VERDON LEEING FERN LEONARD—Glee Club I. 2. 3; Select Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Home Ee. 4; Hi- Tri 2. 3. 4; Moulton High School Glee Club I; Vicc-Prcs. Freshman Class. MARTHA E. LINDBERG—Student Reserve 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; French Club 4; Latin Club 2. 3. 4. ARLENE LOWE—Dramatic Club 3. 4; Perfect Alibi 4; Art Club 2. 3. 4; Art Club Vicc-Prcs. 3; Art Club Pres. 4; Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2; Hi-Tri See. 1; Argus News Reporter and Solicitor; Debate 3; Shark Club 2. ELIZABETH LOWE—Student Reserve 3; Glee Club I. FRED LOWENBERG—Student Reserve 3. Glka, HELEN' LOY—Glee Club I; Commercial Club 4. 0« BEULAH McCAW—Baseball 4; Normal Training 3. 4. RUTH LYNCH—Glee Club 3; Select Glee Club 3; Capcllo 3; Hi-Tri 1; G. A. A. 2; Home Ec. 4. RAY LYON—Bam! 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4. JAMES LYMAN—Football 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Latin Club I. 2; Reserve 3. 4. THELMA McCART—Glee Club I. 2; Select Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 3. 4. MYRON McCAUGHEY—Student Reserve 3. 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4: Football 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Basketball 3; Pres. Ninth Grade I, at Madi- son High; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4. MARLIN McCLELLAN—Orchestra 1.2. CHARLES McCONAHA—Argus News 3; Student Reserve 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Track; Basketl all 2; Thalian Club 1. HELEN McCONAHA—Home Economics 4; Com- mercial Club 4. EARL McCONKEY MARGARET MeDAVITT—Glee Club 1; Volley Ball 1. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3; Baseball I. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3; Normal Training 4. MILDRED MCDONALD—Volley Ball 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Shark Club 3. 4; O' Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; Pep Club 3, 4. ERNEST McELROY CHARLES McPADDEN—Argus News 1; Student Reserve 3; Spanish Club 2. 3. EILiiEX GROOMS GARNER McNETT—Student Reserve I. 2. 3. I; Annual 4; Track 2. 4; Thalian Club I; Sr. Dra- matic Club 3. 4; Debate 4; Vicc-Prcs. Class 2; Vicc-Prcs. Sr. Hi-Y 4; Pres. Jr. Hi-Y 2; Treas. Sr.' Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Ili-Y 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4. DORIS McQUADE—Student Reserve 3. 4; Volley Ball 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; See.-Treas. Shark Club 4; Outing Club Mgr. G. A. A. 4; Captain Basket- ball 4; French Club 3. 4; Latin Club I. 2, 3. 4; Shark Club 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; O Club Pep Club 3. MARY McQUADE—Annual 3. 4; Student Reserve 2. 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Art Club Scc.-Treas. 2; Art Club Treas. 3; Latin Club 1. HELEN MADDEN—Shark Club 1. 2; G. A. A. 1; Debate 4; French Club 3; Pep Club I. ROBERT MARING—Boys' Glee Club I; ■Min- strel I. 3; Pocahontas 1; II. M. S. Pina- fore 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4. CATHERINE MARING—Debate 3; Normal Training Club 3. 4. BUI XITA MARTIN—Select Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Sr. Dramatic Club 4; Librarian Club Pres. 3. 4; Hedrick High School I; Torch Club 4. DONALD MAST—Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. ESTHER M ATII IENEY—Commercial Club 4. MARVIN MACE—Glee Club I. 2; Minstrel I; “Pocahontas I. ALMA MATHEWS—Glee Club I; G. A. A. 1; Pep Club 3; Commercial Club 4. _ u T c) Glh ANN MEADOWS—Hi-Tri 4. D1LLY MEIER—Argus News 3; Student Reserve 2. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 4; Track 3. 4; Jr. HUY Treas. 2; O Club Pres. 4; Jr. HUY 1. 2; French Club I. 2; Sr. HUY 3. 4; O Club 2. 3. 4. ORVETTA MILLS—Student Reserve 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls' Select 2. 3; “Pinafore” 3; See. Librarian 2; Vicc-Prcs. Librarian 4; Latin Club I. 2; Librarians 2. 3. 4. MAXINE MINGUS—Latin Club I. 2; Spanish Club 3. 4. RUTH LOVELL MAXINE MENEFEE—Student Reserve I. 2; Student Council 3. 4; Glee Club 1; Sec. I itin Club 2; Classes See. 3; Treas. Latin 3; Latin Club I. 2. 3. 4; Torch Club 3. 4; Treas. Student Council 3. 4. MARGARET MINOR BEN MIRGON—Annual 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4. GREENLEAP MERRILL—Annual I. 2. 3. 4; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Track 2. 4; French Club 4; Student Reserve 1. 2. 3; Cross Country 4: Thalian Club 1.2; Latin Club I. 2. 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4; Jr. HUY I. 2. 3; Jr. Hi-Y Sec. 3; Sr. HUY 4. The Piper 3; Pep Club 3; Ring and Pin Com- mittee 3; Torch Club 3. 4. JOHN MOON—Student Reserve 2. 3; Student Council Court 4; Debate 3. 4; Extemporaneous Shaking 3. 4; Vice-Pres. Porensie 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2, 3; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. DAVE MEYER—Argus News Ad. Solicitor 3. GEORGE HURST MOONEY—Student Reserve 3; Glee Club 1. 2; Football 3; Track 2. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 3. MARJORIE MILLER—Student Reserve 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2; See. Normal Training Club 4; Normal Training Club 3. 4. DOROTHY MOSES—Student Reserve 3. as CJSf c) Glhc, Jx 3?WAIPS(GrlUl X I ROBERT MU DOE—Student Reserve 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2; Thuliitn Club I; Vice-Pres. Nature Club 2. 3; Pres. 4; Nature Club 2. 3. 4; Life Saving Club 3. 4. DOROTHY MYERS FLOSSIE MYERS—Glee Club I. 2. THURSTON NEPTUNE—Peoria High School. Basketball; Track: Baseball; Dramatic Club; yisory Pres.. VieV-Pres.. Treas.; Hi-Y See. RITA NICHOLS—Spanish Club 3. 4; Hi-Tri 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; St. Joseph Academy 1. 2. ELLA NIELSON—Student Reserve 3. 4; Latin Club 2. 3; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Commercial Club 3. 4. LI LA A N N NOR M A N ELSIE NYE—Student Reserve I. 2; Advisory 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2; Pocahontas ; Sr. Dramatic Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club See. 4; Latin Club Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Shark Club 3. 4; Torch Club 3. 4. HELEN K. ORBIN'—Argus News 4; Student Re- serve 1. 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Vice-Pres. 3; G. A. A. 4; Vice-Pres. French Club 3. 4; Hi-Tri 4; “O Club 4; Latin Club I. 2. BERNICE ORMAN—Student Reserve 2. 4; Com- mercial Club 4. AGNES ORONA—Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Pocahon. tas ; Pep Club 3. PAUL PICKETT—Annual Mounting Editor 4; Student Reserve I. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2; Select 4; Debate 4; Pocahontas ; Bad Man ; For- ensic 3. 4. Pres. 4. Class Treas. 4; Nature Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Jn Hi-Y 2. 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; French Club 3. 4; Seven'll Heaven ; Torch Club 4. MAX PLAN ts5 ANNE POPCHUCK—Student Reserve 3; Glee Club 1; Home Economics I; French Club 3. -I; Span- ish Club 4; The Whole Town's Talking 4; Torch Club I. MARTHA POTTER PHILLIP PRATT—“Minstrel , ■■Poeahontas; Glcc Club 1; Perfect Alibi ; Debate 2; Forensic 2; Jr. Hi-Y 2. 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Thalian 1,2; Drama- tic Club 3. 4. MARION PROSSER—Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Glee Club I. ROBERTA WAYNE PROUD—Student Reserve 3; Thalian I; Dramatic 3. 4; Latin 3; French 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2; The Piper, Perfect Alibi;” “Noctrinc; Nevertheless; Give The Audi- ence a Chance; Ring and Pin Committee 3. JOHN WOOLEY—Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra I. 2. 3; Scc.-Treas. Spanish Club 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Seventh Heaven 3; The Bad Man” 3. VELMA RANDOLPH—Glee Club 2. 3; Basketball 2; Commercial Club; Pocahontas. JACK RANEY—Annual I, 2. 3. 4; Bad Man; Seventh Heaven; Perfect Alibi; Beau Brummcl; Beggar on Horseback;” Track I. 2; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; O Club 3. 4; Vicc-Prcs. 3. 4; Thalian 1. 2; Drama- tic Club 3. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Class Treas. 3; Torch Club 3. 4; Latin Club I. 2; Pocahontas; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Pres. 4; Forensic Club 3; Dramatic Club Pres. 4; Glee Club 1,2. The Whole Town’s Talking 4. BILLIE REAM—Student Reserve I; O Club 3. 4; See. 2; Vicc-Prcs. 4; French Club 2. 3; Life Saving Club 3; Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4; Captain I, 2. 3; Volley Ball I, 2. 3. 4; Captain 2. 3; G. A. A. I, 2. 3. 4; Thalian I; Shark Club I. 2. 3. 4; Scc.- Treas. 3. Pres. 4. MILDRED REUSCH— Argus News 3: Student Re- serve 3 4; Glee Club I, 2; Hi-Tri I, 3. 4; Thalian I; News Solicitor. WENDELL REX'—Football 4; Track 4; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Moulton High School I. 2. 3; Football 2. 3; Track I. 2. 3; Class Pres. 2. Class Treas. 3; Dramatic Club 3; Orchestra. MAXINE RICE—Student Reserve 4; Glee Club I; Latin I. 2; Hi-Tri 1; Commercial Club 4. ROSETTA RICHMOND FRANKLIN ROBERTS—Annual 1. 2. 3. 4; Dra- matic Club 4; Argus News 4; Debate 4; Art Club 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2. 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Forensic Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Glho FLORI E NE ROBISON—Glcc Club 1. CLETA ROSS—Student Reserve 2. 3; Normal Training 3. 4. CHARLES RUBLE—Band 4; Pep Club. Eldon High School 1.2; Glcc Club 1.2; Pep Club 1. 2. DAN ROSS—Student Reserve 3. 4. HAZEL ROSS—Normal Training 3. 4. ARNOLD SALISBURY—Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Bloomfield High School 1. CARLOS SAYLES—Latin Club 2. 3. 4; O Club 3. 4; Dedam. 1. 2, 3. 4; Forensic 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Treas. 4; Thalian I; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Perfect Alibi. Cabbages; The Swan; The Piper;” Seventh Heaven;” Second in Iowa Nine; Pre-District in State 3; Student Manager Football 3. 4; Student Man- ager Basketball 3; Student Manager Track 3; Student Reserve 2. The Whole Town's Talk- ing. 4. NADINE SAYLES—Home Economics 3. 4; Ili-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BEULAH SCHARFF—Glcc Club 1. 2. JOHN SCHAUB—Student Reserve 2. 3; Commer- cial Club 4. IVA ROSS—Normal Training 3. 4. MARVIN SCHLOTTER GRANT ROUSH—Commerria! Club 4. EDNA SEABURG—Student Reserve 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Select 2. 3; Home Ec. I. 2. 3; H. M. S. Pinafore; Pep Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Hi-Tri 2. 3; Commercial Club 4; Trio 2. 67 ie il g)3 , c GENEVA SEABURG—Student Reserve 1. 2; Glee Club I. 2, 3; Home Economics 1; French Club 2, 3, Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 4. DOROTHY WRIGHT GLADYS SHEARER—Logan H. S. I. 2; Select Glee Club 2; Student Reserve 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Hi- Tri 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 3. JOHNINE SHOCKLEY—Student Reserve 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1; Pocahontas 1; Spanish Club 3. 4; Latin Club I, 2; Home Economics Club 1; Hi-Tri 2. 3; Thalian Club I, 2. IRENE SHUTS— Forensic Club 3. 4: Hi-Tri I; Student Reserve 1; Pocahontas I; Glee Club I; Select Glee Club 2; Girls' Quartet 4: Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Thalian Club 1; Senior Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Beau Brummcl” 1; Iowa Nine 2. HELEN SIGMUND—Home Economics 2; Hi-Tri 4. LEROY SMITH JERRIE SNOW—Annual 2. 3; Asst. Art Editor 2; Art Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 2; See. 3; Treas. 4; Shark Club 1. 2. 3; Hi-Tri I. 2. JAMES SPEARS LAWRENCE SPILMAN—Annual 3. 4; Athletic Manager 3; Chairman Senior Committee 4; Band Minstrel 3: Orchestra 1. 2. 3: Band 2. 3; Football I. 3. 4; Tumbling 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Thalian Club I; Vice-Pres. I; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 2; 0 Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Junior Hi-Y 2. 3; Senior Hi-Y 4; Pep Club 3; Torch Club 3. 4. LORAN SIMMONS LIBBIE STARK—Student Reserve 3. 4; Nature Club 4; Commercial Club 4. BENJAMIN SKINNER—Student Reserve 2. 3. 4. STANLEY STEELE—Student Reserve 3. 4. LUCILLE STEWART—Glee Club 1; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri 4; Thalian Club 1. CLEO STEVEN'S—Annual I; Argus News; Hi-Tri 2, 3; G. A. A. 3; Commercial Club 4. WILLABELLE STEVENSON (ike Club I. MILDRED TALLMAN—Commercial Club 4. EVA THOMAS—Emporia H. S. 1; Newton H. S. 2. 3; Basketball 4; Hi-Tri 4; (1. A. A. 4; Com- mercial Club 4; Spanish Club 4. WALTER THOMAS—Football 2. 3, 4. GERALDINE THOMPSON—Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4. MARGUERITE THOMPSON—Sigourney High School I; Hi-Tri 2. 3; Commercial Club 4. ELIZABETH THOMSON—Annual 3. 4; Student Reserve 1; Glee Club 1; Pocahontas” 2; Thal- ian Club I; Senior Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sec. Thalian 1; Class Pres. 1; Class Treas. 2; Annual Associate Editor 3; Editor-in-Chicf 4; Student Council 2. 3. 4; Commissioner of Clubroom 3; See. 4; Court 4; Lyceum Course Committee 3: Torch Club 3, 4; Sec. 3. 4; Forensic Club I. 2; French Club 3. 4; Latin Club 1.2; The Whole Town's Talking 4; Ring and Pin Committee 3; Chairman Junior Senior Decorations 3. CHESTER TINSLEY—Band I. 2. 3; Minstrel 3; Student Reserve 3; Oratory 3; Basketball 2. GORDON TRAUL—Yell Leader I. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Argus News 2. 3; Sport Editor; Track 2; Class Track 4. CONSTANCE TORRENCE—Glee Club 1; Thalian Club 1; The Pi| er ; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Tri .1, 2. BOB TREN'EMAN—Argus News 4; Basketball 4; Wrestling 2; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Vicc-Pres. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Sec.-Treas. 3. DARRELL TURNER—French Club 2. 3. 4; Treas. French Club 4; Spanish Club 4. G? O , GTJh . ti 93 c) GLEN VANDERPOOL—Latin Clui� 3; Commer- cial Club Librarian Club 4; Student Reserve 3. LLOYD VAN NESS—Glee Club 1; Football 3; Pep Club 2. 3. ANNABELLE WOODMAN—Student Reserve 4! Glee Club I. 2. 3; Select 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Pocahontas; H. M. S. Pinafore; De- bate 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Latin Club I. 2, 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Art Club 4; Shark Club 3. 4; Forensic Club 3, 4. MILDRED WALKER—Normal Training Club 3. 4; Librarian Club 4; Latin Club 3. 4; Mi-Tri 3. GENEVIEVE WAPLES—Jefferson High School. G. A. A. 4; Spanish Club 4. BOB WARREN—Student Reserve I. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Minstrel; Pocahontas;” “Pickles; Sr. Dramatic Club 3. 4; Bad Man; Vice-Pres. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Football I. 2. 3, 4; Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Track 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Pres. 2; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4; Pres. 3; O Club 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club ROBERT WELLMAN—Mixed Chorus 4; Track 2; Basketball 3; Senior Dramatic Club 3. 4; Art Club; Spanish Club 3; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4. ROBERT WELLSTEAD—Student Reserve 3; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club I; Thalian Club 1; Senior Dramatic Club 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Pres. 4; Latin Club I. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Torch Club 4. GERALD WHELAN DICK WILPORD FRANCES WILPORD—Student Reserve 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. I; Iii-Tri 2; Nature Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Art Club 4; Pep Club 3. LILLIAN WILEY—Ary.us News 3; Hi-Tri 2. 3; Commercial Club 4. HELEN WILSON—Normal Training Club 3, 4; Librarians Club 3. 4. LSON—Hi-Tri I, 2; Commercial Glhe, ROSIE WINSTON—G. A. A. 2. 3; Glcc Club 2. 3. 4; Pcp Club 3; Basketball 2. 3. PAUL WISEHAUPT—Argus News 2. 3; Adv. Manager 3; Student Reserve 2. 3; Senior Dra- matic Club 3. 4; French Club I. 2, 3. 4; Jr. Ui-Y 3. 4; Senior Hi-Y 4. EARL WITHROW—Argus News 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 4; Band Minstrel 3; Art Club 2; French Club 2. 3, 4. DICK WOODBURY—Student Reserve 1. 2; Stu- dent Council 3. 4; Treas. 3; Vicc-Prcs. 4; Class Pres. 2; Class See. 4; Track 3. 4; Basketball 3; Thalian Club 1; See. I; Senior Dramatic Club 3. 4; Vicc-Prcs. 3; The Perfect Alibi 3; Bad Man 3; The Piper”; Jr. Hi-Y I. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Latin Club 2. 3, 4; Consul 2; Torch Club 3; Vicc-Prcs. 4. HAROLD ZOST—Spanish Club 4; Whittier Cal- ifornia High School 1. 2. 3. 651 (Class We are closing one more chapter in our book of life. We are ready for the future, be it joy or strife. First Chorus Classes come and they will go But one you will always know Is the class of thirty-one. We re the leader in the large things. We're the leader in the small things, The class of thirty-one. In the sports we won. but with our fun, we ne'er forgot That to lead the way our grades must be at the very top. So we hope by our example. 0. H. S. will like the sample Of a class like thirty-one. We knew in thirty-one. For the tie that binds our friendship Is the four long years comradeship Between the thirty-ones. When our memories are all we've left of our high school days. It will be a pleasure to recall with distant gaze. The old school, the books, the classes. And the high school lads and lasses That we knew in thirty-one. (tune of Your s and Mine ) by Alice Herrmann. Class Yell 'Honors, sports, pcp. and fun The leading class of thirty-one. Alice Herrmann. Second Chorus In the years to come we hope that We will meet all of our friends that Elizabeth T homson—Valedictorian Dorothy Box—Salutatorian 67 ia j ntim Jellies When Freshmen: OFFICERS Elizabeth Thomson—President Jack Raney—Vice President Helen Louise McElroy—Secretary Lucille Cook—Treasurer Student Council John Dunning We originate that now-famous O. H. S. Basketball team to the State organization of notorious freshman, | Championship. Thalian Club—And lustily cheer on $ As Sophomores: OFFICERS Dick Woodbury—President Garner McNett—Vice President Billy Meier—Secretary Elizabeth Thomson—Treasurer Student Council John Dunning, Elizabeth Thomson, Dorothy Box Irene Shutc and Carlos Sayles shine in Declam.—Jack Raney's fame as an actor receives it's impetus—and Billy Ream comes into prominence as a real athlete—Bob Warren makes his first bow as a full back—Talk about famous 31 ‘ers.—And that never-to-be forgotten dance we threw—it really made some upperclassmen aware of our existence. While Juniors: OFFICERS John Dunning—President Dick Woodbury—Vice President Maxine Menefee—Secretary Jack Raney—Treasurer Student Council John Dunninc, Elizabeth Thomson, Dorothy Box, Maxine Menefee, Dick Woodbury And are we musical—John Dun- ning wins the State Championship as a real flute player—John Moon proves to be a debater of renown—More members of '31 grace our high school stage in dramatic club productions— The pep orchestra under the direction of Ray Leach makes its debut—Ben- And Seniors: Class officers and Student Council members mentioned elsewhere—Bob Warren as football captain and hero reigns supreme—Foster, Herrmann. Pickett, and Moon taste a heap of victory as debate team—Woodbury dominates a sofa queen— Libby'' wins scholarship to Swarthmorc— Dutch as the Hi-Y President— Merrill helps faculty financially— son and Traul rate as cheer lcarcds— Meier and Johnson gain coveted po- sitions on Sectional. District, and Little Six Basketball teams—LuEllcn wins fifth place in National add-writ- ing contest—Junior-Senior Prom, a big success, decorated as a garden— Vjl moonl ight—June—and roses as favors. ? Cecile and Cassady co-star—Mc- Caughey and Dunning form another team—Pratt, successor to Einstein— And we wonder if Fullmer has a rub- ber back-bone—Our guard'-ing Jim- my steps out—and we sing our Swan Song at the Senior Flop!—leaving O. H. S. bigger and better than ever t$ (thru our endless efforts) Toodle-oo! GJhjc, ll 3 WAIP (GrIUlS 3n tlemoriam He’s gone. I do not understand. I only know That as he turned to go And waved his hand In his young eyes a sudden glory shone; And I was dazzled by a sunset glow, And he was gone. —Qibson Umiisc dHc lrou Baununth piellsteah 1912 - 1930 1914 - 1929 •jJaul J§ehnrc dSHarimt JScIjlntter 1914 - 1927 1911 - 1929 Kehriit (Ian (Scargc Holman 1912 - 1931 1913 - 1930 'AiPscOilUS Marti of j n ©ttumftm ioljev By a Thoughts while strolling—the Senior class was quite decent on the whole—it seems the class was divided into two complexes—Jack Raney, the superiority complex, the other half of the class—inferiority—speak- ing about Jack Raney—reminds me— will Marigrace Cawley wear green or white at graduation. I wonder if Dutch McNett is conscious of all the heart beats he causes by those sloppy trousers and jacket—who will we miss most? John Dunning was always before the eye—though there were times when I wonder if those little slips in chapel were planned—but thats neither here nor there—they say homely babies make handsome men—we hope that is true—did Al Barnes mean every- thing he did in his Byronic moods? Speaking of Byron reminds me of Jack Bowlby, but then Jack doesn't write poetry—but wait—there was a rumor—one wonders about the future of some—(gosh how hard it is to be original—they asked me to write the Senior feature—well I didn't refuse— but try writing 800 words when you have nothing to say—but why read it if you don't like it?) I heard Green- leaf Merrill talking the other day— I think he was lost in the rush forward —(They aren't paying me for this— it's anonymous—) can't you see the front page of the Argus News—Junior lynched?! There is the illustrious Senior class president—George Fost- er, they never did call him carrots. That reminds me, I wonder if Hel- en Howell intends to take up Dram- atic art as a life study, I always did feel disappointed that she didn't smoke a cigaret in the Perfect Alibi —(I was rather clever there don’t you think?). Memoirs—do you remember a little freshman with straight yellow hair, glasses and a complex? Ro- berta Wayne Proud—she still has the yellow hair—but the complex—I heard some say that LuEllen Jord- Junior an was sort of unearthly—somehow LuEllen seems very material to me— Bob Warren discarded his Lord— too lowly for his Senior dignity I guess. Marian McCaughey—it is al- ways Spring with Marian—you know a young man's fancy turns to love— and say down teachers row—if you're interested—Edna B. Huston let her eighth period class go once—the Sen- ior class put out booklets during the tournament—I noticed Lucille Gen- ochio enticing some of the male part of our student body into buying them —other pretty Senior girls up to the same stunt—Oh these Seniors and their little tricks—. I saw Lawrence Spillman and Marigrace Cawley in the jewelry store the other day—1 hold my breath every time I see John Moon—they say his car doesn't have breaks— s'funny—John seems so moderate in other things—A discovery the Seniors always seemed to sort of lay down on their jobs—and the reason is this— they must be inspired—and to, some of our energetic Seniors inspiration comes once a year—why they say Charles Brown has to have an in- spiration before he eats—Mernie Ballaugh that name puts me in mind of something big and majestic—the public institution at Mt. Pleasant for instance. Strolling down Main Street the other day I saw Robert Wellstead and Glen Melton—the short and the tall of it—looking over an old Annual 1 shed a tear or two—Billy Holcomb deserted the Juniors for the Seniors— he was such a nice boy—do you re- member Kay Bailey and Brownie? but that story is too long for this day's work—the Seniors gave us plenty of dirty digs this year—but we shouldn't kick—our slate is clean of such things as—(that was censored). Take heed Seniors Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. So long. Zella Beck—President Ed Gibbons—Treasurer Rex Williamson—Vice President Jean Lowenberg—Secretary Mildred Searles—Class Adviser Junior QJIass For three long wearisome years, the Junior class has toiled arduously up the steep and rocky hill of learning. The members of our class have burned the midnight oil, not to mention the gasoline, in desperate attempts to achieve collegiate distinction. But cruel Fate has rewarded difficult tasks. No sooner have men played foot- ball than they are given a responsi- bility in letter club. No sooner have the musicians exercised their vocal cords and other people's ears to the point of fatigue than they are given a chance to warble in the glee club. The reward for work is more work. Our mid-year dance was a real party. Something new in the way of floors as we held it in the gym. Now we are thinking of a Carnival to re- plete, our funds, in order to gjve the Seniors a royal send off. Did you see our rings? We think they are very attractive. The class now looks back over the trodden path of memory and strug- gles, to see the freshmen and sopho- mores plodding similarly to attain the place the Juniors have attained— Seniors. Zella Beck. O , 67 ie 3 Left to Right. Row I—Alberta Chance. Mary Allen. Marion Anderson. Dorothy Bell. Frcdrica Carr. Marjorie Baker. Beatrice Carroll. Leona DeHart. Hazel Barnett. Catherine Brenneman. Row II—Earl Bloonujuist' Robert Booth. Phyllis Blair, Beryl Barber. Frances Cornell. Idabcllc Esque, Evelyn Cohagen. Doris Chatter- ton. Virginia Dunning, Barbara Davies. Row III—Joe Bcrtrocher. Tommy Caughlin. Bill Cramblit. Harold Anderson. I„'imbcrt Clavcr, Charles Cclania. Bob Gallagher, George Cook. Row IIII—Lowell Blew, Shirley Ayers. Bert Dillon. John Cherry. Cernon Brccmlcy. Fred Archer. George Shirley. Junior ®lass Left to Right. Row I—Rozella Halpin. Eleanor Eaton. Evelyn Holmes. Isabelle Herriman. Glee Henderson, Amelia Howard. Alice Fever. Helen Green. Row II—Faust Dooley. Juanita Harding. Helen E. Hannum. Mary Gilbert. Edna Elscnshon. Wilma Gordon. Margaret Gibson, Helen Howell. Lucille Gcnochio. Howard Frazer. Row III—Gerald Howard. Dick Hurd. Ralph Harper. Eddie Gibbons. Louis Gilbert. Willard Gay, William Galpin. James Hendrickson. Vale Keeling. __N _ O 7 o G)hc, k 3 WAIP (0rliJI Left to Right. Row I—Mary Louise McCoy. Eloisc Johnson. Alma Lumsdon. Maxine Kitterman, Alice McElroy, Dorothy Littlejohn. Elsie Jessup. Ruth Linebaugh. Row II—Clara Alice Kerns. Dorothy Kasowsky, Thca- linc Locke. Lucille McBride. Jean Lowenberg, Dorothy McCall. Phylis Knox. Row III—Bunny Harper. junior (Class Left to Right. Row I—Mildred Messett, Pauline Ostcich Kay Morgan. Elizabeth Miller. Pauline Miller. Ardythe Marvel. Garnet Michael, Avis Miller. Lois Miller. Row II—Charlotte Drcycr. Margaret Mercer, Louise Overturf. Kathleen Pool. Edna Minor. Betty Meier. Phylis Nolan. Laurcta Porter. Evelyn Murray. Row III—Eillccn Ogden. Lucille Bilchcr. Ruth Parker. Wilma Miller. Thomas Parkhousc. Frank Melcher. Doris Mowery. Leona Nelson, Madora Parker, Mary Mooney. Row IV—Clarence Patton. Glen Melton, truest Parks, Paul Matthews. Melvin Moffett. Morton Meyer. _ 67 te 35y IP (GrUJlS Left to Right- Row I—Helen SteinkofI, Virginia Soots. Gwendolyn Tiede, Irene Thomas. Evelyn Swanson, Thelma Ross. Iona Small. Elsie Shane. Row II—Lloyd Teeter. Dorothy Thomas. Grctchcn Stocssel. Cecelia Sullivan. Katherine Silk. Elizabeth Yullc. Row III—Edward Randall. Morris Reed. Dick Rauschcr. Max Shepp. Harold Shoopman. Paul Smith. Dick Turpin, Marland Schmidt. Junior (Class Left to Right. Row I—Louise Canderlinden, Mary Isouixe Zepp, Sadie Young. Helen Woodard, Louise Wood. Doris Spears, Marie Williams. Virginia Work. Irene Yacko. Row II—Avcrill Wright. Lena Wilkins. Helen Young. Madclyn Reeves. Nclta Wceklcy. Nellie Wiegner, Dorothy Young. Hazel Vest. Vivian Ward. LaRuo West. Row III—Russell Wright. William Wyatt, Pearl Williams, Donald Walker, Ralph Vest, Norlan Wood- ard. Mahlon Willoughby. 67 tcv li 3 WAiPS(G,OlS Baxter Smith—President James Mudce—Treasurer Billy Shea—Vice President Janet Hardsocg—Secretary Marie Schick—Class Adviser JSopljmuore Class The class of 1933 has reached the half-way mark in its high school career and while the achievements as a class are largely for the next two years— yet the activities of the individual members have made a very creditable showing for the first two years of the Sophomore's life in O. H. S. One of our members has had the lead in several musical productions sponsored by the musical department. Others have consistently maintained high scholastic marks, so that our honor roll list has been good. The class has furnished some excellent material in athletics, dramatics, and student council activities. Our hopes and aims are that we will be the best and biggest class that has graduated from the Ottumwa High School and that while we arc in school we shall have a good time— fun for all—but realizing always that each class as well as each individual must serve the school for the good of all. Marie Schick. (3 s Glhc, (M3 (£rlU Row I—Mary Jane Clark. Josephine Brassington, Edna Bcghtol. Marjorie Bloom. Louise Carlson. Mary Buka- waski, Dorothy Brown. Sibyl Baird, Helen Carr. Ruth Bibb. Row II—Elizabeth Anthony. Frances Darby- shire. Mary Coughlin, Helen Christy. Ellen Courtney. Faye Case, Gerena Bright. Mildred Cook, Dorothy Dunkam, Dorothy Daeges. Row III—Monicta Ainstcin. Lucille Dickerson. Alice Beverly. Rosemary Dag- gett. Jean Dayton. Lucille Adams. Helen Benson, Lois Meadows. Nina Criswell. Ed Brooks. Row IV— Albert Barmash. Jack Cundiff. Mary Anette Bachman. Bernita Anderson, Lucille A1 verson. Bertina Brooks. Roland Bush. Row V—LcMar.Cantril. Reed Carr. Earl Aplcy. npl|mmu‘L' (Elass Left to Right. Row I—Opal Goodwin. Ida Mary Harness. Dorothy Griggen. Florence Grimes. Dorothy Hale. Marion Fulton. Lucille Goodwin. Lucille Hicks, Virginia Funk. Pearl Gardner. Doris Fullmer. Row II— William Firman, Maxine Greer, Virginia Grotz. Janet Ilardsocg. Betty Jean Hill, Eileen Gilmore. Dorothy I.ou Epps. Maxine Harryman, Maxine Hoxey, Mildred Goughnour. Marjorie Hervey. Kate Friday. Ira Eng- land. Row III—Eileen Elscnshon. Lawrence Ellis. Howell Hughes. Ralph Ewing. Guineveria Guthcric. LaGuerna Hood, Eloisc Holtsingcr. Gertrude Freeman, James Field, Frances Fullmer, Dick Hoffman, Mild- red Horne, Lemuel Holmes. Marcella Garland. Chester Hunter. Row IV—Forest Hobbs, William Grant, Cloyd Hagedon, Lewis Gray. Billy Evans. Fritz Hale. Paul Harness. Donald Hicks. Jack Hyatt. Doyle Heath- er Russel! Herrington. CMENGrtUS Row I—Gwen McCarthy. Wilma Lanning, Dorothy Kinnear. Betty Kane. Mary'Johnson,-Nellie Kinney, Evelyn MeGarity. Marian Kalian. Row II—Lucille LeBow, Helen Kelly. Maxine McCoroy, Geraldine Jones, Paul- ine Lowe. Nancy Jones. Row III—Harry Lyman, Prank Lunklcy, Harold Larson, Russell Johnson. Bill Hannum. John Leonard, Harold Kixlingcr, Baldwin Ncilson SopIniuuuT Class Row I Thelma Orman. Marion Peppers. Nellie Orman. Martha Moffett. Donna Marie Mooney. Louise Monroe. Louise Munsell. Maxine Mort. Mildred Pcnnock. Marjorie Peek. Geraldine Pholson Row II—Gwendolyn Meadows. Miriam Peterson, Miriam Peck. Martha Proud. Maxine Negus, Grctchcn Pohlson, Norma Nelson, Ruth Mowery. Lucille Osterberg Row III—John Moriarity. Jim Mudge. Billy Morrow, Jos Orman, Ernest Mien, Marvin Musslcman, Wayne Peterson. Clarence Martin Row IV—Mills Orbin, Bob Nelson, Lawrence Peppers. Joe Manos. Left to Right. Row I—Pauline Wood. Valcta Watts. Nina Ward. Delpha Williams. Freda Warder. Zella Warder. Naomi Wolf. Goldie Younkin. Mildred Young. Row II—Mary Ward. Janet Warnc. Maxine Yoder. Pauline Lint. Dorothy Wellman. Dorothy Wilcox. Mildred Wall. Row III—Paul Walker. Curfman Wilford. Jack Walker. Fred West. Eugene Warnc. Frank Wolfe. Row IV—Lawrence Vcach. Rex Watkins. Ralph Work- man. j opljnnuuT Class Left to Right. Row I—Gail Spencer, Rosemary Swenson. Gertrude Schleicher. Naomi Raymond. Helen Sullivan, Margaret Sumner. Mary Martha Stocsscl. Latona Snyder. Verda Swanson. Ruby Ross. Katherine Sholes. Row II—Wesley Tanner. Baxter Smith. Albert Stice. John Smith. Martha Spry. Lucille Smith. Anita Land- strom. Marjory Thorson. Jack Storey. Row III—Harold Trimble. Billy Shea. Lamar Tallee. Ralwh Trout- feller. Lewis Noble. Max Lassasman, Howard Toole. Barton Dunning. Row IV—Dick Ramsell. Bill Ramscll. Billy Sullivan. o , 67 te. c 'ACEMUS Gertrude Packwood—President Donald Sayles—Treasurer Jean Haw—Vice President Katy Lou Fritz—Secretary Emmeline Grieder—Class Adviser Jjresljmmt (Class As Freshmen we've been very good, We’ve minded teachers—when we could. We’ve honored Sophomore and Senior, In fact, we re models of demeanor. (And yet—now that we feel quite free to say so—confidentially We’ve quite outdone the usual run In furnishing just good clean fun) But now we re through with under- dogging, As Sophomores we ll set agogging Every one from prep to prexy, And drive our foes to apoplexy— With football heroes, stars romantic, And singers who can strut gigantic Ghests, and make the welkin ring. In fact there'll hardly be a thing For any other class to do From year to year until we're through. We'll lead the rest a merry chase— No doubt—of course—who'll win the race! It’s possible that tongues malicious • May claim we’re slightly too ambi- tious— But that is idle talk, we know That go the worthy victories go. Wagons and stars have long been joined (Ever since that phrase was coined) In laudable proximity— Now surely you will follow me. If honor to the aspiring goes. Where will we end? Who knows? Who knows? Row I—Bcrnita Barlow. Alvcsta Botl:in. Kathryn Burns, Selma Anderson. Jean Davis. Betty Cooper. Gwendolyn Cassel. Ruth Davis, Geraldine Dickerson, Elizabeth Bingaman. Mary Burke, Arlene Barton, Odclin Best, Wilhclminc Ashmeade. Marjorie Adams. Caroline Black. Eloise Anderson. Lillian Swanson. Margaret Brooks, Luella Beck, Ruth Dimmitt, Ardeth Dale. Edna Mac Dimmitt. Row II—Russell Caldwaldcr. Robert Arm- strong, Lew Doll. Dorothy Boggs. Donna Clawson. LaRcc Carmen. Donna Davis. Eloise Anderson. Lillian Swanson. Margaret Brooks. Luella Beck, Ruth Dimmitt. Ardeth Dale. Edna Mac Dimmitt. Row III— Frances Baker. Mary Nell Anstine. Gwyneth Caster. Helen Clary. Marccdith Clime. Arlene Byrum. Juanita Connor. Row IV—Ralph Boyd. Bernard Black. James Briggs. Paul Anderson. Charles Albright. Roliert Adams, Bob Blizzard. Francis Crow. Russell Cassady. Julius Alsdorf. Howard Bragg. Merlyn Clabby. freshman (Elass Left to Right. Row I—Helen Faucett, June Falk. Agnita Fox. Rosemary Gage. Mirian Hand. Katy Lou Fritz, Doris Hammond. I otfl r Furgeson. Maxine Franklin. Iccl Ecstcin. Mary Catherine Eckroat. Margaret Ed- mund. Row Il- rVirginia Hazen. Ardus Gossage. Evelyn Huston. Verona Hcckhart. Violet Hastings. Olive Herrington. MaxranSIHott, Zclma Havens. Helen Iloskings. Naomi Hansel. Pauline Herrimann, Emma Louise Edmund. Row III—Robert Eddy. Paul Grooms, John Hagberg, Russell Hunter, Robert Holman, Carl Fisher, Bill Gibbons, Elmer Gillis, Marjorie liicks, Doris Hanson, Ruth Howell. 6 , 7) 'ABVG-IUS Row I—Arnold Lindquist, Pearl Long, Phillis Lawson Roberts, Dorothy MeGraw. Dorothy Jacobs, Marjorie Lyon, Mildred Conrad. Row II—Woodrow Lucas. George Long, Jack Litton. Dick Greenman, Ada Marie Lind- holm, Lewis McKccvcr. Helen Johnson, Cecil Lewis� Arthur Knox. Robert Lewis. 5Fri'sIjntmt (Class Row I—Mildred Plank. Imagene Platt, Helen Popchuck. Dolora Parker, Mablc Martin, Maxine Miller, Virginia Pickett. Maxine Overturf. Row II—Ronald Nelson. Marvin Nelson, Dorothy Middlcsworth, Marjorie Overturf. Martha Mudge, Marguerite Oliver, Marian Moses. Anna Parsons. Row III—Kenneth Morain, George McClcarn, Donald Prosser, Thcron Pcdrick, Harry Nelson. Richard Puinroy, Kenneth Overturf, Delbert Mikescll. GlhA 11 3 ' G7hA Row I—Dorothy Recce. Jessie Robbins. Betty Sizemore, Alice Sigmund, Hazel Rolison. Helen Raudolph. Donald Saylcs. LaVaughn Renshaw. Vcola Roberts. Anna Lou Rinkcr. Lcota Rogers. Marcicle Simmons. Louise Rod- gers, Lita Randolph. Marie Seriore, Pauline Sheets. Row II—Viola Saylors. Maurinc Summers. Alan Vir- ginia Smith, Jewel Strunk. Mary Ella Shank. Iola Simmers. Eloise Sizemore. Alberta Smoth. Patty Schorm, Dorothy Mac Saul. Violet Sumners. Gladys Swope. Marjorie Stiles. Row III—Angclinc Sharp, Blanch Rysdom. Maxine Schwartz. Ruby Rouxe. Virginia Rhue, Maurice Schaub. Ansel Swanson. Gerald Smith. Donald Spears, Russell Smith. Max Simmons, Lee Smith. Row IV—Golda Sehaff. Peggy Sloan. Elizabeth Savage. Charles Ross. Donald Stoessel, Ed Salter. Orlo Salisbury. John Schmidt. Max Van Dyke Robert. Rinsey, Kenneth Swanson. John Shoemaker. freshman Class Left to Right. T RowJI—Terry Tillotson. EarliWhite. Veda Vest. Margaret Thompson. Maxine Widlane. June Wilcox. Katherine Wallace. Marjorie Walker. Row II—Ernest Tubaugh. Phil Taylor. Raymond Thomas. Helen Taylor. Mercedes Wilson, Jane Wood. Gladys Young. Mary Wyatt. Row III—Jack Wormhoudt, Dick Trautwein, Clco Thompson. Ray Tullis, John Tullis, Elizabeth Vinson. Yvonna Williamson. o T o 1 3 WAIPS(G.IUIS XTHttne Left to Right. Row I—Billie Evans. Carlos Saylcs. Donald Saylcs. Row II—Coach Van Antwerp, E. W. Tiede, Coach Don Newell. Athletic (Cnacljes aitit Managers Ottumwa was very fortunate dur- ing the past year in having one of the best all around coaches in the state; in having an equally capable assistant coach; and third in its business and student managers. Too much praise cannot be given Coach Van Antwerp for his ability as a coach. He was an outstanding athlete while in High School and con- tinued this brilliant course in College. Upon completion of his college work he entered the field of physical edu- cation, obtaining a Masters Degree in this course. Never satisfied, he has attended various training camps dur- ing the summer, endeavoring to obtain more knowledge to pass on to his proteges of the hardcourt. gridiron, and track. Don Newell, our good looking assistant coach, has also had much to do with the glory of this years team. When Van Antwerp singles out an in- dividual player for instruction Don is there to carry on with the team. Don takes care of the second Basket- ball team and coaches the backficld men in football. Managing athletics in a school the size of Ottumwa is no easy job, and requires a man well versed in the arts of management. Mr. Tiede fills that capacity and quite ably, too. He is the type of man who is able to meet each adverse situation with a smile and accordingly is well liked by the men. Now we come to the hardest job with less glory, that of the Student Manager. He issues, takes care of, and collects all equipment; takes charge of the field house; and performs tasks assigned by the coaches. Carlos Saylcs has been this year's manager, ably assisted by Bill Evans and Don- ald Saylcs. Garner McNeil. Left to Right. Row I -Aaron Cole. Gerahl Whalen. Myron McCaughey. John Harkins. Thol _ Meiers. Robert Freeman. Row II— Ralph Knox. Lawrence Spilman. Clement Kennedy. Paul Anderson. Charles Celania. Lawrence Johnson. Bob Warren. Ralph Springer. Lawrence Peppers. Row III—Coach Van Antwerp, John Moon, Charles Patton, Jim Strceby. Jack Raney. Wendall Rex. Harry Leonard, Coach Newell. Jfonthall «0! Ottumwa 14—Fairfield 0 Ottumwa Y7—Davenport 26 Ottumwa b—Cedar Rapids 0 Ottumwa y-o—Washington 6 Ottumwa 0—Albia 0 Ottumwa 0—Chariton 21 Ottumwa W—Centerville n Ottumwa i 2—Mt. Pleasant 0 Ottumwa 6—Oskaloosa 0 Ottumwa 18—Burlington 6 Speaking in a chapel program, Coach Van Antwerp made this remark, When I first came to Ottumwa I was told that in order to have a suc- cessful football season, 1 must defeat Fairfield, Burlington, and Oskaloosa and we accomplished all three of these things during the past season. And may we add, that if a concensus of student opioion was taken these words would undoubtedly prove 100% cor- rect. When Coach issued his initial call for football candidates, he was greeted by approximately ioo men: included among these were six letter men, however, only Warren and Hark- ins, of these six, could be classed as regulars the preceeding year. We must add to this list, though, three men who first joined O. H. S. last fall; Rex, Springer, and Cole, all of whom became regulars on the varsity team. To anyone but Van Antwerp and Newell, the task of winning 600% of of the games on a ten game 'schedule would seem an impossibility; however $ that is just what these two did and too much credit cannot be sent their way. After spending the first week in limbering up soft muscles. Coach put his men down to hard work in preparation for their first game, only two weeks off. Ottumwa journeyed to Daven- port for its opening game and met with a reversal. '1'his was the first meeting of the two schools on the gridiron, and here again we bow to Van Ant- werp in his efforts to place Ottumwa on the Athletic mat by scheduling some of the larger schools in the state. The green and inexperienced team, re- ceiving its first baptism of fire, was outclassed by Davenport, which had several of the men who brought it the State Championship the previous year. The Bulldogs opened the Little Six season against Washington the following Saturday and, though play- ing Washington on even terms, finally lost out. Chariton was met next at Shaefer Field and won a rather un- expected victory. O GihA Left to Riitlit. Row I—Lee Shurke. Lawrence Spilman. Delbert Culbertson. Marry Leonard. Aron Cole. Thomas Coughlin. Lawrence Johnson. Myron McCaughey. Dick Trautwein. Bill Kcltcr, Ralph Knox. Paul Anderson, Lawrence Peppers. Dick Hurd. La (luma Hood. Dick Wells. Row II—Bill Morrow. Charles Albright. John Snoddy. John Leonard. John Harkins. Clement Kennedy. Harold Moon. Jim Dictch. Jim Streeby. Charles Cclania. Bob Freeman. Curly Johnson. Bob Warren. Bill Meiers. Wcndall Rex. Row III—John Cherry, iack Ramey. Cloyd Hagedon. Delbert Kight. Bob Eddy. Jack Litton. Russell Wright. Jim Mudge. Bill Bailey, lelvin Reeves. Harry Lyman. Robert Soloman. Clarence Patton. Don Bcghtol. Harold Larson. Jim Lyman. Don Stocsscl, Ralph Springer. Jerry Whalen. During the ensuing week Thomas, regular lineman.was lost to the squad for the remainder of the year due to an operation, and his loss coupledwith the poor showing thus far, made Ot- tumwa the decided underdog against their next opponent. Mt. Pleasant. Well, to make it short and sweet, the Bulldogs showed a complete reversal of form and smothered the Panthers, 12-0. This seemed to prove an in- centive to the team and they defeated Burlington and Fairfield, two of our most ancient enemies, in quick order. Washington High of Cedar Rapids, though scoring 16 first down to Ot- tumwa's 2. was next defeated 6-o; only the hard fighting line and War- rens beautiful punting saved the game after Rex had made a 60 yard jaunt goal ward. The Bulldogs were con- sidered sure victors over Albia in the Armistice Day game. However, an inspired Albia bunch of gridders fought their hearts out. and nearly licked Ot- tumwa. the final result being a score- less tie. The Bulldogs traveled to Centerville next and there met defeat at the hands of one of the best teams in the state, 13-7. The Bulldogs re- turned home for the Thanksgiving fracas and topped off a mediocre season by a decided victory over Oskaloosa 6-0. Coach Van Antwerp is the first coach to turn this trick in 10 years, and he did it in a most con- vincing manner. To pick the outstanding players would be an injustice to the team. Captain Bob Wzrren topped olT 3 sea- sons of brilliant competition with a wonderful exhibition of football in every game. Rex was a marked man in every game, though his bid for glory came in his 60 yard run at Cedar Rapids. Meier was an outstanding lineman as also were Freeman, Cough- lin, Flarkins. McCaughey. Whalen, and Cole. Springer and Ranev, both fighters of exceptional ability, al- ternated at half, and Laurence John- son. playing his first season of regular football, held down the position. Rex and Meier were awarded first team berths on the All Little Six Team and Warren, Cole, and McCaughey were given positions on the second team. Garner McNeil. Glhc, . o AiPvOrlUS Row I—Lawrence Johnson. Jim I.yman. Bill Meier. Melvin Reeves. Howard Frazer. Glen Melton, Harold Moon. Row II—Coach Van Antwerp, Jack Raney. Mr. Tiede. Bob Warren. Aaron Cole. Don Newell. Basketball Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa f 14—Burlington 33—Washington 20—Fairfield 23— Des Moines 20—Mt. Pleasant { 0] io—Newton 01 5—Muscatine 15—Davenport 24— Burlington 18—Albia 6 Vib—Washington 15 w 16 � 7 16 16 20 35 14 13 17 22 Ottumwa y , 16—Des Moines 18 Ottumwa 5 —Fairfield 21 Ottumwa Q l S—Mt. Pleasant 17 Ottumwa I 17—Newton 8 Ottumwa % b—Muscatine 24 Ottumwa jo lytq—Davenport 3« Ottumwa 24—Eldon 16 Ottumwa 11—Sigourney 9 Ottumwa 30—New Sharon 2 Ottumwa 17—Fairfield 16 Ottumwa n 1 7—Muscatine 14 During the past season Ottumwa possessed two of the hardest fighting, best coached teams that have graced its court in many a season. As usual the 8th semester rule wrecked the team at mid-year; however. Van Ant- werp. with his uncanny ability to dis- cover talent, produced three fine play- ers to step into the positions vacated by Warren. Meiers, and Johnson. Ottumwa is a basketball town; and accordingly when Van Antwerp sounded the first call, he was greeted by a large crowd of aspiring young basketball players. The first semester team was intact from last year, with the exception of Moore whose place was filled by J im Lyman; but the coach was looking ahead to the mid-year when three of the regulars were lost, and he chose his squad accordingly. After the first week, spent in sorting out the cream of the crop, the squad was pretty well chosen and the men were put down to hard labor. Coach Van Antwerp had mapped out a schedule of games that was prob- ably as hard as any in the state. In his endeavor to place Ottumwa more firmly on the basketball map he had added Davenport and Newton to re- place some of the smaller towns; and if you don’t think these cities are tough let us remind you that the year preceding. Davenport had annexed the state championship and Newton had reached the state tournament. Several times during the season the team was forced to play three games a week yet they came through each time, ready and rarin to go. The Bulldogs in their first game $ of the season played at Burlington, O Glhc. Row I—Lawrence Johnson. Jim Lyman. Bill Meier. Melvin Reeves. Howard Frazer. Glen Melton. Harold Moon. Row II—Bill Keltor. Jack Raney. Boh Warren. Aaron Cole. Carlos Styles. Cries Hill. Bill Marrow. Iiarl Aplcy. Row III—Dick Trautwein. Joe Betrochc. Louis Gilbert, Harry Lyman. Bill King. Ralph Springer. Clement Kennedy. Lawrence Pepper. could not get organized and were de- feated in an overtime period 15- 14. This only seemed to anger them and they steam-rolled their way through the next 10 games dropping only two contests, these to Newton and Musca- tine, represented by the outstanding teams in the state. A better example of the old adage Ottumwa Fights could never be given than in the Davenport game. Davenport was playing with practically the same lineup which brought it the state championship the previous year; at halftime they left the floor leading the Bulldogs 13-2. We don't know what Coach said at the half but those same Bulldogs, who were all points in ar- rears, came right back and while hold- ing Davenport to a single counter, scored 13 points to cop the game, 15-14. This game will live in Ot- tumwa’s minds many years in the future we predict. As previously related the Bull- dogs lost the services of Warren, Meier, and Johnson at mid-year; Cole, Reev- es. and Moon were assigned the task of filling these gaps and they did it in a most deserving way. The team dropped the majority of its remaining games, though the scrap and ability of these light-weights made them a threat every game. Ottumwa won its own sectional tournament, and at the district, after defeating Fairfield, finally lost to Muscatine after a ter- rific struggle. The team tied for second in the Little Six winning 4 and losing 6. Ottumwa’s first semester team would have gone a long way in the state tournaments had not the loss of three of its stars interfered; however, the second semester team, composed of Captain Raney and Lyman, guards; Cole, center; and Moon and Reeves, forwards, cannot receive too much praise for the manner in which it up- held the standards of O. H. S. Raney received a place on the honorary Little Six, the sectional and district first teams. Cole. Lyman, and Reeves were awarded first team sectional berths. The scrubs deserve much praise and from their ability at the game the past season, every indication would point toward a successful team next year. Garner Me Nett. C7 Jhc, Row I—Paul Waplcs. Dick Grccnman. Duane Fullmer. Clifford Short. Floyd Curtis. Row II—Mclburn Hill. Lawrence Shearer. Rex Williamson. Amos Thrasher. Karl Fisher. Bunny Harper. (LuntluiTs The Tumbling Team, better known as Trite's Tumblers have just completed their second year's work. We arc very proud of them for their outstanding accomplishments in such a short time. Their feats have been due to the patience and faithfulness of Mr. Trites and the in- terest and persevcrence of the boys. Of late, this has become a leading organization of the school. The Athletic department bought brilliant uniforms for the team, red shirts and trousers, with a white bulldog on the shirt. As every organization, it also has its leaders, not officers but leading performers. Melburn Hill, master of the parallel bars and artist in hand- walking, Duane Fullmer, king of the mats, and Bunny Harper, partner to both boys. Bun , who is only a junior, will take up his work again next year and should equal Fullmer's excellence of this year. He promises this for us, let us back him with our support. Crash —just young Dick Green- man falling after a cleverly executed hand-spring. Then there is the little foreigner. ClifT Short, a fellow who turns flops so fast and so low to the ground that he looks like a ball rolling across the gym. Who is the red- haired boy, who bends his back so gracefully? That is Rex Williamson, just coming out of a back bend which strains every vertebra. Wow — there went Floyd Curtis, he certainly does hit that mat with his feet-up and over—and didn't touch a thing on the floor. Fullmer does the same thing, but he is so round, it looks like a knot. However, he successfully unties himself. How can old man Fisher hit so flat on his back? He comes down like a ton of bricks falling from a truck. So much for the bunk. the Tumblers are Ottumwa's pride. Let’s stand behind them and give them our loyal support. Bunny Harper. _ O X O Glhc. Left to RiKht. Row I—Ralph Knox. Harry Leonard. H. A. Trite . Henry Clawson. Lawrence Johnson. Bob Warren. Row II—Gerald Whalen. Bob Freeman. John Harkin, Lawrence Albertson. Lawrence Spilman. Row III—Carlos Saylcs. Jack Raney, Bill Meier. ISnus’ “©” Club cr Bill Meier—President Gerald Whalen—Secy-Treas. Twice a year, once at the end of each semester, a chapel is held for the express purpose of awarding letters to students who have been outstanding in some definite type of extra-cur- ricular activity. There are three sports in which the boys have a possibility of making their letter, Football, Basketball, and Track. Any one playing in one or more quarters, over half of those play- ed in the entire season, automatically receives a letter and also becomes a member of the O” Club. The Club itself is not active but John Harkins—Vice President H. L. Trites—Adviser is more honorary, however, it elects officers and sponsers, once a year, a school dance. The dance was held this year as an Armistice Day celebration and was considered the most successful of those given in the history of the club. As a special feature, the football used in the Fairfield game was auctioned off to the highest bidder. Kay Bailey was the lucky recipient. The members also number among their duties as letter men, the privilege of ushering at all athletic events held in the Gymnasium. Laurence Albertson Charles Celania Richard Ingersoll John Leonard Myron McCaughey Wendell Rex Walter Thomas Billy Meiers MEMBERS Aaron Cole Robert Freeman Lawrence Johnson James Lyman Clarence Patton Lawrence Spilman Bob Warren Clifford Lathrop Clement Kennedy Tommy Coughlin John Harkins Vincent Kennedy Harold Moon Jack Raney Ralph Springer Farrell Whalen Carlos Saylcs O , Glhe, 3 Left to Right. Row I—Billy Ream. Miss Jontry. Zclla Beck. Mrs. Brown. Cccilc Woolcy. Row II—Ruth Adams, Nellie Engstrom, Helen E. Hannum. (girls’ “CO” Cinli Ruth Adams—President Zella Beck—Secretary The Girls’ “O Club of the Ot- tumwa High School is composed of the girls who are interested in athletics and have made the 1,000 required points through the Girls’ Athletic Association. Other requirements are scholarship, sportsmanship, and post- ure. There are many ways to earn the points such as: playing basketball, baseball, volleyball, hiking, skating and many other sports. During the football season the Girls' ’’O’’ Club sells refreshments at the games and in this way makes enough money to help purchase cquip- Bilue Ream—Vice President Cecil Wooley—Treasurer ment that it would not otherwise have, to keep up the club expenses and to pay for the trip to Parson's on Play Day.” Play Day is held every spring at Parsons College. Here many schools come and enter contests of various types. All attending Play Day are divided into color teams and compe- tition is carried on between the color teams. The purpose of the color teams is to make the girls more ac- quainted among themselves and to prevent them from grouping. The faculty advisers are Miss Jontry and Mrs. Brown. _ 67 ie Left to Right. Row I—Helen Christy. Nellie Engstroin. Frances Cornell. Doretta Buck. Mary Martha Stoesscl, Mrs. Brown. Billy Ream. Margaret Bearicks. Helen Swanson. Geraldine Pholson. Row II—Catherine Bren- nemnn, Wilma Landing. Gwendolyn Lee. Mildre ! McDonald. Elsie Nyc. Betty Cooper. Iola Simmers. Mar- jorie Heisel. Row III—Ida Roseman. Louise McMillan. Zclla Beck, Katy Lou Fritz, Cecil Wooley. Eloisc Giltner. liarl Billie Ream—President Doris McQuade—Secy-Treas. The Shark club is an organiza- tion to promote more interest and skill in advanced swimming. The re- quirements for entrance are: one length of the pool for speed (25 sec- onds), three lengths for form, plain front dive, and tread water for one minute. . In order to retain membership in the club, a girl must make fifty points sometime after she has been admitted. The fifty points may be gained in various ways—by swimming from eleven to eighty-eight lengths, by plain and advanced diving, treading water, and under water swimming. After she has gained the fifty points, she receives 200 toward her letter if she is working for one. The most outstanding work of the club for the year '31, was the play A Night in Arabia, presented April 13, and 14, in the swimming pool. The t Chth Cecille Wooley—Vice President Elizabeth Brown—Adviser story concerned a bored and handsome shick who offers a necklace to the best entertainment provided him. The entertainers were: Shiek—Helen Christy. A Jenna id—.Ma rga ret Mercer. Attendant—Frances Cornell. Clowns—Billie Ream, Helen Sul- livan. Drill Team—Mary M. Stoessel, Wilma Lanning, Catherine Brennc- man, Gwen Lee, Mildred McDonald, Marjorie Heisel, Pauline Coker, Mar- jorie Hervey, Jean Haw, Dorothy Prown, Margaret Brooks, Helen Han- num. The proceeds of the play arc al- ways given to charity. It is the cus- tom of the Club to produce such a play each year for the purpose of ex- hibiting its work. Elizabeth Brown. Glhc, ll 3 WAIP� CGrO[S Row I—Doris Johnston. Gertrude Pack wood. Maxine Woodland. Miss Jontry. Miss Sands. Margaret Sumner. Helen linnnum. Cccilc Woolcy. Row 11—Alberta Smith. Dorothy Kinnear. Helen K. Or bin, Dorothy Bell. Audrey Smith. Nell Weigner, Zclla Beck. Dorothy Recce. Row III—Clcta Hagen. Prances Cornell. Rita Niccolls, Ruth Adams. Billy Ream. Nellie Engstrom, Mary Ward. Catherine Brenneman. Mildred McDonald. (Siris’ J tljlctic J ssnciatimt 52j The Girls' Athletic Association is organized for girls interested in win- ning their O'' by participating in sports. The object of the organization is to stimulate interest in girls' athletics and gymnastics and to standardize and promote ideas of health and sports- manship. A girl may become a member by signing up for some group sport or outside activity. During her first semester one hundred points must be made before she will be initiated. Membership may be attained by mak- ing at least one hundred points each semester. For each hundred points earned in any one sport, a bronze bar is a- warded. When five bars have been earned, she is entitled to a top bar. the G. A. A. pin, from which the bars are suspended. One thousand points are necessary for an O. Points may be earned in any of the following: I. Baseball, basketball, volleyball and track. a. Out to practice 12 times—50 points. b. Make the class team—25 points. c. Play on winning team—25 points. d. Captain of team—25 points. e. Manager—50 points. II. Tennis, skating, horseback riding, coasting, and bicycling —25 points for 10 hours. III. Hiking. 42 miles—50 points. IV. Make Shark Club—100 points. V. Pass Life Saving Test—100 points. VI. Teach and report games—50 points. VII. Keep training for 6 weeks—50 points. a. Bed by 10:00. b. Nothing between meals but milk and fruit. c. No pie, coffee, tea or chewing gum. d. Wear sensible shoes to school. G GJhe, il 3 , c) Left to Right—Ray Leach. Leader; Cecil Patrick. Saxaphonc; Charles Brown. Saxophone; Carl Griggs, Violin; Bunny Harper, String Bass; Frank Melchcr, Trombone; Lester Jackson. Drums; Keith Williamson. Banjo; Ed Swanson. Piano; Ed Gibbons. Trumpet. tElje (flrcljcsira The Pep Orchestra is one of the best known entertainers in the school. At the first of the year, it consisted of ten members, but at mid-year some of these resigned and founded an or- chestra under direction of Jack Bowl- by. Since then Ray Leach has organiz- ed an orchestra of a different type. This features a singing trio, composed of 'Bunny Harper, Carl Griggs and Ray Leach. As an added attraction Ray Leach docs some tap-dancing. Due to their success they are call- ed upon for club programs, dances, and whenever there is an urge for syncopation. As a group'they pick up considerable outside work such as, playing for dances and parties, which brings in a satisfactory income. We feel that an orchestra should be encouraged in a school of this size and given the cooperation of the stu- dent body and faculty. The members of the orchestra are as follows: An unusual feature is the absence of the high brass section, trumpet and alto horn. There is to be added very soon a trombone and baritone brass duet. However, there will be no noisy brass but sweet-toned playing. This orchestra absolutely refuses to play ’■tin-pan pieces and very fast numbers. Ray Leach—Saxaphone and Clarinet. Bunny Harper—String bass. Carl Griggs—Violin. Keith Williamson—Banjo and Gui- tar. Jack Merringer—Piano. Eldon Cassady—Drums. VincentJJDaugherty—Saxophone. Ray Lea$h GlhA , o Gordon Traul Ben Benson Bob Gnllatchcr Jack Bowlby ‘JCeabers One good deed deserves another and if the Yell Leaders can tear out their lungs, strain their backs, wave arms and legs aloft, be cn hand at every game and chapel (in order to put a little spirit in us. make us yell, encourage the team and back the Coaches), surely we can give them a hand, our loyalty, and our voices. Their’s is no easy job, to inspire that Assembly, Gym, or Schaefer field, to tear off the roof. So here’s thanks, to them for doing a thankless job well. I feel that it is a great privilege to represent the student body of O. H. S. as a cheer leader, 1 am proud of our winning teams, clean sports- manship, united school spirit, capable coaches, and excellent field and Gym. Bob Gallagher. I do not think too much credit can be given the student body for the enthusiasm with which it supported our teams this year. It has gained a reputation for its good sportsman- ship. Pep, plays an important part in the life of a student and to get every- thing possible out of all extra cur- ricular activities, he must support them. Arnold Salisbury. Long before the dawn of civili- zation, when shapeless things roamed through the jungles, men learned to scare them away by shouting at the top of their voices. Up through the centuries, as civilization was and be- gan. men divided into sides and bat- tled, yelling their war cries to strength- en their courage and to intimidate the foe. Today, although customs and dress of people have changed, these war cries still remain, but in the guise of yells. Ben. Benson. A Yell Leader s Qualifications by Jack Bawl by. 1. Two leather lungs with double capacity. 2. One mouth, size 14. 3. No teeth, for clear mumbled cn- uniciation. 4. Graceful appearance with snap, dancing ability a valuable asset. 5. Glever remarks, of 1892 style. 6. Pleasing Rudy Valec personality, for she-males. 7. Jack Dempsey profile, for males. No, no, ladies and gentlemen. this is not a description of our well- known seniors, but what the Yell Leaders have to have. Please over- look your 1Q30-31 Leaders but they did their best. ACTMT1E (Salcitbar SEPTEMBER Football line ups—(The half backs and draw backs take their places in the public eye). Senior Class Election—(A custom that was once adopted and nobody was ever the wiser, so we still have it). New Grade System—(A move fore- word for dear old 0. H. S.). OCTOBER Hopi Indians—(Ye bronzen Indians who gave inspiration to some naughty seniors for a censored dance). Argus Annual Chapel—(A lovely Rus- sian Ballet was the hit of the show). New Bleachers—(We did this to show off our good sportsmanship). NOVEMBER Open House—(The parents of the Abused came to shake hands with the Abusers). O. H. S. Represented at Omaha—(We wanted to show them that Ottum- wa' was not an Indian Chief). State Teachers' Meeting—(This is noteworthy 'cause we were on parole). Argus Staff to Grinncll—(Well, we cant all have lucky breaks). Tclcvox Mechanical Man—(What will they have next?). The Perfect Alibi—(That explains it). DECEMBER O. H. S. Minstrel—(An annual black letter day). Christmas Chapel—(Some of our best Yodelers y ode led). Excuse—(Our December publicity notes were lost but for two). JANUARY The Whole Town's Talking—(But we notice the Dramatic Club did most of it). Senior Mid-Year—(The floor, the girl, but oh the music). Semester Exams—(Or little written episodes—Miss Wane's stiffer than usual). FEBRUARY William Finely—(Picturing social life of animals—we felt at home). Torch Club—( The highest honor a High School student can obtain, said Mr. Douma, principal). Reserves Elected—(Those are the things that sit in the corners of the building). Marriage of Nannette—(Mernie ex- erts some high pressure on an in- nocent chair). MARCH Grctchcn Steiner—(Personality plus). Jean Gros Marrionetes—(Puppets). Shark Club Play—(Splash. Father Neptune, we are here). Sidney Landon—(Impersonator. He couldn't even be original). APRIL (My Birthday) Art Young—(A man of the wide open spaces). Junior Class Carnival—(Thats the apology they made for the mid- year). MAY Sophomore Party—(The youngsters try to show the upper-classmen what's what). Letter Chapel—(Step up men, here's a chance to give the women a flut- ter). Annual Chapel—(You wouldn't want to see the Annual. Even their friends wouldn't tell them). JUNE Senior Chapel—(We always rate two periods omitted for this). Senior Play—(Anyway the Seniors lead the Honor Roll). Junior-Senior Prom—(The Juniors slave for their rivals, to bid them Godspeed, the sooner the better). Senior Hop—(The Seniors squeak on their Swan Song). Commencement—(The crowd laughed when they approached the platform, but when they received their diplo- mas they roared). Glhe, tl 9 3 WAlPS(Gr IU S Row I—Miss Clara Enoch. John Dunning. Dick Woodbury. Elizabeth Thomson. Jack Raney. Row II—Lu- Ellcn Jordan. Lawrence Spilman. Elsie Xye. George Poster. Maxine Mcnefeo. Row III—Catherine Bailey, Grcenlcaf Merrill. Helen Louise McElroy. Billy Holcomb. Virginia Meeker. Row IV—Bui Nila Martin. Paul Pickett. Helen Hodson. Blake Garner. Cceilc Woolcy. Row V—Philip Pratt. Mary McQuadc, Paul Wischaupt. Robert Wcllttcad, Dorothy Boxx, Charles Apl«y. Glh£, ti 3 WAIP (GrO[S i '®ord| (Hub NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS Chartered August 2, 1Q24 John Dunning—President Dick Woodbury—Vice President Elizabeth Thomson—Secretary Jack Raney—Treasurer. Clara Enoch—Adviser It was the feeling from all sections of the country to emphasize scholar- ship, that prompted the organization of the National Honor Society. In drawing up the constitution, the com- mittee was faced with the necessity of providing an organization broad enough to meet all of the varying needs of these numerous societies. Scholar- ship only, seemed too narrow; this was the opinion of some persons who had experience with societies where scholar- ship is the only standard of member- ship. On the other hand, there was great danger of according too little recognition to scholarship. After con- siderable discussion the committee fixed upon character, leadership, scholarship, and service as the funda- mental virtues most useful to society and therefore most worthy of encour- agement. Our chapter of the National Honor Society was organized August 2, 1924 and was given the significant name of The Torch Club. To be elected to the Torch Club is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student of the Ottumwa High School. The members of this club are selected by a committee of five or more teachers, who convene once each semester to elect students worthy of this honor. The committee uses, as a basis for its judgment, the four points for which the society stands: character, leadership, scholarship and service. The emblem of this society is the keystone and flaming torch. The keystone bears at its base the letters S. L. C. S. which stand for the four cardinal principles of its organization ; scholarship, leadership, character, and service. As the keystone is placed by the builder to hold the perfect arch in perpetual stability, so the structure of our education must be held firm and true to the purpose of life by the virtues represented in this symbol. Scholarship is the power of the mind to dispell ignorance and superstition through scientific investigation o f truth; Leadership is the power of per- sonality that blazes the trail for man’s upward climb; Character, the com- posite of all the common virtues, sets the seal of righteousness upon our every endeavor; while Service is the beginning and end of our education, the altar of altruism from which God’s blessing to man has been vouchsafed. Thus the keystone symbolizes the high ideals of our society. John Dunning. r _ O'sf 'Z) 67 . UAJ:iWAJP (G, llltS tEIjc jltaff of (Llurtu-um' JVrgus mutal Row I Kitty Oxley—Adviser. Elizabeth Thomson—Editor. Bill Holcomb—Business Manager. Lu-Ellen Jordan—Advertising Mgr. Virginia Dunning—Photography Ed- itor. Row II Richard Ramsell—Art Editor. Helen Howell—Feature Editor. Paul Pickett—Mounting Editor. Maxine Kitterman—Associate Editor Melvin Moffett—Mounting. Helen Hannum—Feature. Row III Charlotte Dreyer—Senior Commit- tee. Franklin Roberts—Advertising. Catherine Brenneman—Organiza- tion Editor. Garner McNett—Athletic Editor. Frances Darbyshire—Photography. Russell Harper—Business. Row IV Greenleaf Merrill—Circulation. Betty Meier—Circulation. John Dunning—Advertising. Mary McQuade—Art. William Cramblit—Advertising. Gwendolyn Tiede—Senior Commit- tee. Row V J ean Dayton—Photography. Eldon Cassidy—Art. Eileen Gilmore—Senior Committee. Ben Mircon—Art. Jean Lowenberg—Senior Committee. Lawrence Spilman—Senior Chair- man. Row VI Robert Fay—Photography. Martha Jane Lowenberg—Business. Jack Raney—Advertising. George Foster—Business. Paul Matthews—Circulation. «1 Room 111—the home of the Argus Annual, has been the scene of many a weary struggle, lessons when work was not rushing; mounting board and rubber cement when Senior faces needed framing; scissors and paste as the dummies took shape; typists and copy as we rushed work to the printers! All this—to say nothing of contracts, half-tones, zincs, six and eight point type, advertising space, money, coupons, collections, distribution—the customary argot of the Annual room! The finished product you hold in your hand, a cross-section of the colorful school experiences we shared, through 1930-1931. Look well and judge kindly. G , Glhc, . O Helen K. Orbin. Row JQf—Al Barnes. Lawrence Brown. Virginia Armstrong. Beryl Barber. Solomon Book- in. Earl Withrow. Row III—Paul Wischaupt. Jack Mercer, Eddie Gibbons. Ralph Harper, Bob Fay. Henry Bashorc. Charles Brown. Row IV—Hugh Dcitch, Jack Bowlby, Bob Trenneman. rgus Jsfefas Clatter of typewriters, the stac- cato rap of pencils on the copy desk as troubled copyreaders tap out im- aginary unit counts in trying to figure out a head” which will fit the space, the sharp orders of the managing editor in urging dilatory reporters to get that late assignment in—just a little of the atmosphere in the Argus News rooms during the week preceding the issue of the paper. This picture interprets, somewhat the practicable phase of Argus News work as it has been developed this year through using the Argus News as a laboratory project for the journalism class; The editorial and business staffs of the News are made up of those journalism students who have done the best work as reporters and copy- readers. These executives cooperate with the neophytes of the journalism classes each semester, directing and assisting with the work. A large share of the work on the paper, therefore, falls to the members of the journalism class. The class is divided into two groups reporters and copyreaders. Each reporter is assigned a beat,” which he has to cover for each issue, keeping a line on advance stories, getting the news that breaks, and taking care of all followup stories. He is responsible for preparing this copy for the paper, under the super- vision of the assignment and copy editors. Those working on the copy desk, edit all copy turned in, correcting or rewriting as necessary. They also write headlines for all stories. That the game of creating for the press, is a fascinating one, is shown in the zest with which cubs work for the privilege of covering games, get- ting interviews with prominent visi- tors, or scooping a fellow worker who misses a story on his beat which some- one else noses out. The fun of rushing a story through for a special issue engaged the whole staff, this year, when, during the dis- trict tournament at Davenport, the sports editor got a story through, the night of the game. The News was held up in order to get the story into the paper which came out at noon the next day before the city paper, carry- ing a story on the same game. Copies were sent to members and coaches of the team at Davenport that afternoon. Mary Ainsworth. Glhe. Left to Right. Row I—Ida Rosemnn, Helen Hod son. Helen Hannuin, Miss Duke. Billy Evans, Ruth Adams. Helen Wilson. Orvetta Mills. Row II—Betty Micr. Mary Martha Stocsscl. Helen Dexter. Roberta Burns. Mildred Walker. Bui Nita Martin. Row III—Glenn Vanderpol, Ben Benson. Barton Dunning. librarians This jolly group of people represent the Librarian's Club. Their motto is, A bigger, better library and better library service. A picture taken early in the school year can never show all the librarians for a change in schedules at the mid- year necessitates oftimes a change in librarians. Those who belonged to the Club this year even though their pictures do not appear above arc; Ruth Buyack, Paul Carnes. Martha Lind- bergh, Dick Hofmann, Helen Sigmund, Jesse Carnal, Donald Davis, Robert Garretson, Jack Carris, Jack Storey and Chet Tinsley. The librarians serve their fellow • schoolmates one period each day by mending books, pasting packets in magazines, making cards and search- ing frantically for material they never heard of before. Every librarian must be able to read minds—they must know which magazine to give when asked for the General Science Magazine or where to find The book on the railroad track which Miss Duke gave me yesterday. However, not all the time is de- voted to monotonous hard work for once each month the club has a party and many are the good times record- ed. To mention the party at Orvet- ta's, or the Hallowe'en party at Bui Nita’s, or the noisy games in the club room, brings pleasant memories to all who were present. GJhe, Left to Right. Row I—Lcnora Clark. Catherine Burns. Ruth Buyack. Helen Sigmund. Clarribcll Richards. Max- inc Harryinan MarKaret Gnrrctson. Row II—Lena Wilkins. Mercedes Wilson. Edna Scaburg. Geraldine Dickenson. Nellie Weigner. Gertrude Schleicher. Carmen Bottcnficld. Row III—Virginia Soots. Geraldine Jones Maxine Negus. Dorothy Wellman, Avcril Wr right, Elizabeth Tulls. Gladys Shearer. Row IV—Rose- mary Daggett. Miss Aas. (girls’ (Sice (With The Girls’ Glee Club has a mem- bership of thirty-one girls. Included in this group are many girls active in music in both high school and com- munity. Some of the girls are mem- bers of special small groups. In these are Lena Wilkins and Mercedes Wilson the soprano and alto in the mixed quartet and Gertrude Schleicher sec- ond soprano in the girls’ quartet. Three of the girls competed in the local music contest the purpose of w'hich was to determine who would be our representatives in the series of contests later. Gertrude Schleicher and Rosemary Daggett won second and third places in the soprano divi- sion, and Mercedes Wilson won first in the alto division. Selma Aas. Earl Aplcy Lawrence Vcach Sims’ •= Jack Mcrringcr (Quartet Max Lawxon Glhc. f!� Row 1- Wav ne Rodger. Fred West. Robert Wells t cad. Virginia Work. Catherine Fletcher. Nellie Carr. Bernice Pa gel. Roland Bush. Jim Field. Row II—Ed Gibbons. Mitdrc l McAllister. Charles Brown. Row III— Carl Griggs, Frank Melcher. Marion Prosser. Annette Bachman. Avcril Wright. James Hughes. James Mudgc Row IV—John Anderson. Max Swanson. Myron McCaughcy. Bunny Harper. Earl Withrow. Ray Lyons. ®I|E These are the true school ser- vants, never fully appreciated. Chapel, football, basketball, tum- bling—both organizations give inesti- mable support. The band, mostly un- derclassmen, crescendoed the Senior’s movie. At out-of-town games, music contests, and in local parades they pre- mtb ©rdtestra ® sent most colorful enthusiasm. .No ‘ O ’ or other encouragement than loyalty and love for music spur on the personnel. Let us combine—our loyalty— your patronage. Onward O. H. S! „ Robert Wellstead. Row’I—William Wyatt. William Sassainan. John Anderson. Elden Cassady. Ray Lyons. Max Swanson. Lewis Gilbert. Lcmar Sallee. Earl Withrow. John Dunning. Row II—Robert Blizzard Bunny Harper. John Ander- son. Robert Wellstead. Russel Prosser. Robert Cambell. Barton Dunning. Marion Prosser. Fred West. Dc Witt Edmundson. Row III—Bernard Knox. Morris Reed. Russell Wright. Mills Orbin. Ernest Parks. Ro- land Bush. Charles Ruble. Row IV—Carl Griggs, Tom Parkhousc, Frank Melchcr, Chester Tinsley, James Field, James Mudgc. Left to Right. Row I—Lenora Clark. Eileen Gilmore. Edna Scaburg, Rosemary Daggett. Elsie Shane. Marion McCaughcy. Louise Wood, Maxine Harryman. AI vesta Botkins. Kellie Kinney. Catherine Brenneman. Orvetta Mills. Bui Nila Martin. Carmen Bottenficld. Row II—Valet� Watts. Dorothy Knsowsky. Lorcnc Craft. Thelma McCart. Helen Hannuin, Louise Overturf. Roberta Burns. Mercedes Wilson. Gertrude Schlei- cher. Virginia Strong. Gwendolyn Tiede. Mildred Pcnnock. Row III—Earl Apley. Lena Wilkens. Kathleen Pool, Evelyn Holmes. Averil Wright. Louise Vandcrlindcn, Mary Madclyn McCreery. Nellie Weigner, Anna- belle Woooman. Row IV—Jack Mcrringcr. Bob Warren. Dick Rauscher. Bob Cress well, Dick Troutwein, Jess Carnal. Lawrence Vcach, Max Lawson. Wayne Poster, Robert Maring, Miss Aas. Row V—Ed Nelson, Robert Hendrixson, Bill Ramscll, Mcrnic Ballaugh. Paul Pickett. iHixi'it (llhnms Under the direction of Selma Aas, the mixed chorus has done some ex- ceptionally fine work in the way of Operettas and contests for soloists. We had several entries in the pre- liminary music contest, at Oskaloosa, March 27, and took several “places.” Soprano Solo—First. Eileen Gilmore. Alto Solo—Third, Mercedes Wilson. Tenor Solo—Second. Earl Apley. Baritone Solo—First, Max Lawson. Clarinet Solo—Second, Robert Wcllstead. Trombone Solo—First, Frank Mclchcr. Boys' Quartet—First. Girls' Quartet—Second. Mixed Quartet—First. Band—First. Girls' Glee Club—First. Piano—Second, Kathleen Pool. Pipe Orcan—First, Kathleen Pool. An operetta “The Marriage of Nannette, by Peterson and Cutris, was given on February 17. Cast Heloise, Comtesse de Martigny.... ...............Bui Nita Martin Yvonne, Her Sister............... ............Marian McCaughey Frederic, Duc d'Ant in. Mernie Ballagh Madelon, His Daughter.Kay Kreamer Henri, Marguis de Hauteur........... ....................Bob Creswell Hilaire, His Steward.. . John Dunning Mme. Zenobie, Keeper of the Inn..... ...................Irene Shute Nannette, Her Daughter .Eileen Gilmore Edmond, Mme. Zenobie s Son.......... ...................Max Lawson Rode ique, Edmond's Friend.......... ...................Robert Maring Reporello, A Gypsy Chief............ ...................Bob Wellman Zingara, A Gypsy Girl. .Louise Wood Rene, A Village Youth.....Earl Apley Emile, A Village Boy................ ...............Richard Trautwein Yvette, A Village Maid.............. ..............Annabellc Brinkman Susanne, Servant at the Inn......... ...................DeLoris Logue Marcel. Servant at the Inn.......... ...................LaGurna Hood Pierre Parlheray, Notary............ ....................Bob Billhymer Paulina, A Peddler.........Olen Bell Santo, Reporello s Bear............. ..................William Hannum Left to Right. Row I—Robert Bartlett. John Moon. John Dunning. Annabelle Woodman. Paul Pickett. John Smith. Morton Meyer. Row II—George Foster. Franklin Roberts. Alice Herman. Anne Popchuck, Garner MeN'ett, Earl Aplcy. Solomon Bookin. Rebate January 21 Ottumwa, Affirmative 1 Fremont, Negative 0 Ottumwa, Negative 1 Fremont, Affirmative 0 Ottumwa, Negative, No Decision Hedrick, Affirmative, No Decision Oskaloosa, Negative 1 Ottumwa. Affirmative 2 Oskaloosa, Affirmative 2 Ottumwa, Negative February 7 1 Ottumwa, Affirmative 3 Shenandoah, Negative 0 Ottumwa, Negative 0 Shenandoah, Affirmative February q 3 Ottumwa. Affirmative. No Decision Fremont, Negative, No Decision Ottumwa, Negative, No Decision Fremont, Affirmative. No Decision February 15 Ottumwa, Affirmative, No Decision Oskaloosa, Negative. No Decision Ottumwa, Negative, No Decision Oskaloosa, Affirmative, No Decision IOWA NINE LEAGUE March 16 Ottumwa. Affirmative 2 Fairfield, Negative 1 Ottumwa, Negative 2 Burlington, Affirmative 1 March 23 Ottumwa, Affirmative 2 Burlington, Negative 1 Ottumwa. Negative 1 Fairfield, Affirmative 2 Final round for Iowa Nine Championship, will have Ottumwa as one partici- pant, we do not know as to the others yet. STATE LEAGUE March 6 3 Chariton, Negative o 2 Centerville, Affirmative 1 March 10 3 Bloomfield, Negative o 2 Bloomfield, Affirmative 1 March 20 2 Newton, Negative 1 2 Newton, Affirmative 1 April 15 Championship debate, for Southeastern Iowa, will be between Ft Madison and Ottumwa. The winner will go to Iowa City to debate for the State Championship. Ottumwa, Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative Ottumwa, Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative Ottumwa, Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative Glhc, John Moon Carlos Sayles Irene Shute Cecile Wooley Donna Leach Beclanutfarg Probably the most definite train- ing in O. H. S. for making a finished platform appearance is our Declam- atory Contests. Work on the three divisions of this training, Humerous. Oratorical, and Dramatic begins early in the Spring and continues into March. Although Ottumwa is entered in two Leagues, the State and Iowa Nine, no representatives were sent to the State Contests this year. However, Ottumwa received her share in De- clamatory winnings this year. In the Glhe, Boy’s Iowa Nine Contest held in Iowa City December 12, John Moon won first place with oration, “The Sequence of Life. Carlos Sayles won second place in the Humerous division with Sauce for the Goslings. In the Girls' Iowa Nine Contest held in Davenport February 20, Irene Shute represented us in Dramatic with a cutting from Seventh Heaven , Cecil Wooley in Oratorical with What is Right With Youth , and Donna Leach won second place in the Hu- merous division with Neighbors. John Moon. Left to Right. Row I—Mary Grace Cawley. Virginia Hccker, Kay Dailey, Jean Dayton. Louise Wood, Lucille Gcnochio, Roberta Wayne Proud, Kay Kreamer, Donna Leach. Cecil Woolcy, Bui Nita Martin. Faith Davis. Row II—Mary Caughlin, Martha Jane Lowenberg. Maxine Greer. Helen Howell. Miss Smith, Elsie Nye. Frances Fulmer. Maxine Kitterman. Delores Loguc. Gwendolyn Tiede. Betty Mier, Cecelia Sullivan, Maxine Negus. Row III—Eddie Gibbons, Ralph Harper, Ralph Knox. Elizaltcth Thomson. John Wooley. Lu-Ellen Jordan. Mary McQuade. Wilma Gordon. Virginia Dunning. George Foster. Greenleaf Merrill. Blake Garner, Bob Warren. Row IV—Grover Elscnsohn. Paul Wisehaupt. Danny Fullmer. Bob Crcsswcll, Carlos Sayles, Phillip Pratt. Row V—Paul Pickett. Billy Holcomb. Fritz Hale. Charles Brown. Jack Raney. Franklin Roberts. Garner McNctt, Dick Woodbury, Russell Johnson. Billy Shea. LaGurna Hood. Bob Wellman. Row VI—Bob Wcllstcad. Mernie Ballough. Dramatic (Club « Jack Raney—President Elsie Nye—Secretary Ertle Mae The Dramatic Club has tried to present to the student body plays which are the best of their type, whether they be tragedy, farce, com- edy or drama. This year the club has instituted a new plan of taking in members. Instead of having tryouts as has for- merly been done, those who signified their interest were assigned jobs. The way in which they performed these was the basis for their election into the club. Dramatic Club has also adopted a point system under which Bob Warren—Vice President Blake Garner—Treasurer Smith—Adviser a certain number of points are given for each position on both the staff and the cast. Those persons who have done something really worth while in dra- matics, either in acting or producing, and have gained seventy-five points are admitted to The Players, a club within a club. On the other hand those who have not made their re- quired number of points are dropped from the club membership. Elsie Nye. Glhe, Row I—Phillip Pratt. Lucille Gcnachio. Ertlc Mac Smith. Cccilc Woolcy. Jack Raney. Row II—Roberta Wayne Proud. Bob Warren. Lu-Ellen Jordan, Carlos Sayles, Elsie Nyc, Grover Elsensohn. Row III— John Woolcy, Helen Howell, Paul Wisehaupt, Virginia Heckcr. Paul Picket. Kay Krcamc. (Ujc players Pi iiixip Pratt—President Cecils Wooley—Secretary The O. H. S. Players Organiza- tion is composed of those members j of Dramatic Club who have obtained ! 75 points in the Dramatic Club point system. It is the persons who have j really accomplished something in dra- matics. either in acting or in producing plays. Therefore those who are really interested and who are willing to work, automatically gain recognition in be- coming a member of The Players. These 75 points are quite a num- ber to make but we feel that if the Lucille Genocmio—Vice President Ertle Mae Smith—Adviser number of points is kept high it will continue to be an honor to become a member. For this reason the club has only sixteen on the roll. The purpose of this organization is to study plays from different authors so that we may know’ about drama and production. Our faculty adviser Ertle Mae Smith is very much interested in this step of Dramatic Club. Glh Dramatic QJhib pilaus Season 1930-1931 THE PERFECT ALIBI” By A. A. Milne Jimmy Ludgrove—Carlos Sayles. Susan Cunningham—Roberta Wayne Proud. Adams—George Foster. Edward Laverick—Philip Pratt. Edward Carter—Jack Raney. Major Fothergill—Robert Warren. Mrs. Fullerton Fane—Arlene Lowe. Arthur Ludgrove—Robert Creswell. Jane West—Helen Howell. Sergeant Mallet—Dick Woodbury. PRODUCTION STAFF Director—Ertle Mae Smith. Manager—LuEllen Jordan. Prompters—Cecile Wooley, Mary Kathryn McQuadc. Business—Paul Pickett. Jack Bowlby, Lawrence Spilman, Eddie Gib- bons. Costume—Irene Shutc. Ralph Harper Make Up—Virginia Dunning. Eliza- beth Thomson. Lucille Genochio, Virginia Hecker, Louise Wood. Gretchen Grotz. Properties—Elsie Nye, Billy Shea. Stage Manager—Paul Wisehaupt. Electrician—John Wooley. Carpenter—Clyo Ross. Call Boy—La Gurna Hood. Stage Hands—Duane Fullmen, Lloyd VanNess, Donald Davis, Wesley Tanner, Ralph Knox. rHE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING” By John Emerson and Anita Loos Henry Simmons—J. Franklin Raney. Harriet Simmons—Elizabeth Thomson Anne—Virginia Dunning. Ethel Simmons—Lucille Genochio. Chester Binney—Philip Pratt. Letty Lythe—LuEllen Jordan. Donald Swift—Robert Warren. Roger Shields—Carlos Sayles. Lila Wilson—Cecile Wooley. Sally Otis—Mary Coughlin. Sadie Bloom—Virginia Flecker. Taxi Driver—Duane Fullmer. Mrs. Jackson—Bui Nita Martin. Walk-ons—Maxine Negus, Kay Kreamer, Donna Leach, Irene Shute, Louise Wood. JeanDayton, Maxine Greer, Cecelia Sullivan, Marigrace Cawley, Faith Davis. dramatic din It pilaus ‘THE WHOLE TOWNS TALKING PRODUCTION STAFF Director—Ertle Mac Smith. Manager—Helen Howell. Business—George Foster, Franklin Roberts. Prompters—Kay Bailey, Fritz Flale. Costumes—Virginia Flecker, Green- leaf Merrill. Make Up—Elsie Nye, Betty Meier, ONE “TAXI By Alice C. D. Riley Madge, the Wife—Lucille Genochio. Alex, the Husband—Robert Warren. RICH MAN, POOR MAN By Bertha Buryill Emma—Faith Davis. Peter—Robert Creswell. Tommy—Charles Brown. Mrs. Smylhe—Elizabeth Thomson. Mrs. McPhearson—Betty Meier. Mrs. Oelson—Virginia Dunning. Kitty—Kay Bailey. Yetta—Virginia Hecker. Largo—Jack Raney. Nurse—Wilma Gordon. Mrs. O'Brien—Cecelia Sullivan. Mrs. Bonilla—Bui Nita Martin. Gwendolyn Tiede,Wilma Gordon. Maxine Kittcrman. Mary Mc- Quadc, Frances Fullmer. Stage Manager—Ralph Knox. Electrician—Paul Wisehaupt. Call Boys—La Gurna Hood, Elmer Daniels. Properties—Roberta Wayne Proud, Richard Rauscher. a ACTS Directed by Student Director—Lucille Genochio. THE FLATTERING WORD By George Kelly The Rev. Loring Rigley—Philip Pratt. Mary, his Wife—Mary Coughlin. Eugene Tesh, an Actor—Jack Raney. Mrs. Zucker, a Church Worker—Vir- ginia Hecker. Lena, her Daughter—Cecile Wooley. THE FLORIST SHOP By Winifred Hawkridge Maude—Virginia Hecker. Henry—La Gurna Hood. Mr. Slovsky—Jack Raney. Miss Jessie Wells—LuElIcn Jordan. Mr. James Jackson—Robert Warren. Director—Ertle Mae Smith M’stGrlUS OEG MMRON Left to Right. Row I—Margaret Mercer. Charlotte Drcycr. Alice McElroy. Francis Wilford, Pearl Williams. Marjorie Doan. Evelyn Holmes. Virginia Work. LaRue W.est, Elsie Shane. Louise Wood. Pauline Ostdick, Verda Swanson. Row II—Virginia Dunning. Clara Alice Kerns. Marjorie HeiseL Miss Geffert. Bob Bill- hymer. Bob Wellman. Eldon Cassady. Jim Garland. Walter SheafTer. Audrey Hughes. Annabcllc Woodman. Mildred Messett. Row III—Arthur Johnson. Ray Leach. Eddie Gibbons. Jess Eves. Franklin Roberts, Russell Prosser. Garner McNctt. Phillip Pratt. Jerry Snow. Row IV—Bill Ram sell, Mcrnie Ballaugh, Grcenleaf Merrill. George Foster. Blake Garner. George Cook. Art (lllitlt Arlene Lowe—President Mildred Messett—Social Chairman Jerry Snow—Secretary-Treasurer Lucille Geffert—Faculty Adviser The Art Club is open to all stu- dents who arc interested in art and who have some art ability. At the beginning of each semester we hold our famous try-outs, to which all the budding and would-be artists of Ot- tumwa High School, flock. Cnee in- side room seven, the prospective mem- bers are given pencil and paper and told to draw to the best of their ability, the object or objects set before them— which may be a pile of books, a vase or two. or any of the so-called still- life studies. Then follows the initia- tion rites for the new members—the old members enter the initiation chamber boldly, while the members- to-be shudder at the thought of what's ahead—but—it wouldn’t do to tell about that at this time—-just ask Mernie Ballaugh what he thought about it. Various talents arc repre- sented by the members: dancing by- Louise Woods, the petite toe dancer: orchestra byr Ray Leach, a promising Paul Whiteman: piano by Bill Ram- sell, a future composer; dramatics by Bob Wellman, the ideal leading man; and we also present as promising art- ists: Eldon Casady, the outstanding poster artist of O. H. S.; and Dick Ramsell, our towering Michelangelo. It's needless to list the rest—just glance at the faces above; they speak for themselves. G7h ii 3WAIP (BrIUS Row I—Duane Fullmer. Ralph Springer. Billy Meier. Tommy Caughlin. Myron McCaughcy. l awrcncc Johnson. Carlos Saylcs. Garner MeN'ett. Bill Holcomb. Row II—Bob Trenneman. Jack Raney. A1 Barnes. Bill Carm- blit. Bob Warren. Lawrence Spilman. Howard Frazer. Wcndall Rex, Phillip Pratt. Blake Garner. Row III— iohn Moon. Dick Woodbury. Frank Roberts. Rex Williamson. George Foster. Paul Pickett. George Cook, low IV—John Dunning, Marcus McClelland, Arnold Salisbury, Robert Wellstcad. Junior mtfr The purpose of the Hi-Y Clubs is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community highest standards of Christian charac- ter and living. Theclubs meet together 3Juniiu each Thursday noon at the Y. M. C. A. They work jointly on annual Mother and Son, and Father and Son banquets. Each sponsors a ladies' night. Garner McNeil. SCO Row I—Frank Mclchcr. Paul Wischaupt. Dick Rau.oher, Ed Gibbons. Herat Mooney. Billy Evans. Ralph Knox Fritz Hale. Bunny Harper. Charles Brown. Charles Anderson. Row II—John Woolcy, Barton Dunning Bob Cresswcll. Howell Hughes. Earl Aplcy, Leighton Smith. Mills Orbin. Ed Randall. Stewart Davis. Row III—Walter Winger, Melvin Reeve, Baxter Smith. Billy Shea, Russel Johnson. Rex Watkins. John Leanord, John Smith. Row I—Ida Roscman. Doris Johnston. Louise Booth. Helen Kennedy. Miss A rgen bright, Ruth Adams. Beatrice Carrow. Maxine Gochring. Fern Leonard. Row II—Catherine Coatc. Dorothy Davis, Imogenc Bottenfield, Cecelia Sullivan, Miss Vacha. Helen Wood word. Helen Young, Maxine Dille. Irene Yacko. Row III—Helen Sigmund. Rita Xiccolls. Lucille Steward, Grctchen Stoessel. Gladys Sherrer, Dorothy Allen, Thelma Gillen. Marie Williams. j mttn mtb 3(unuu The Hi-Tri is the senior branch of the Girl Reserves. Any girl in High School is eligible for membership. We strive to make the aim of every girl, a healthy mind and soul, as well as a healthy body. Meetings are held at the Y. W. C. A. under the supervision of Miss Vacha and Miss Argenbright. During the year recreation and pleasure are found in our long hikes and picnics. Member. Left to Right. Row I—Grace Parcels. Evelyn Holmes. Margaret Sumner, Miss Argcnbrijjht. Nadine Sayles, func Wilcox. Mary Ward. Row II—Eleanor Eaton. Faith Davis. Mildred Horne. Miss Vacha. Kay Fletcher. Virginia Pickett. Mary Martha Stosscl. Row III— LaRuc West. Wilma Lanning, Dorothy Recce. 67 te ii 3 WAIPS(GrIUlS Left to Right. Row I—Dorothy Box. Donna Leach. Mr. Bartlett, Virginia Hcckcr. Cecil Wooley. Row II— Lorcnc Craft. Annabcllc Woodman, Dorothy Kasowxky, Katherine Brenneman, Wilberta Cook. Row III— Blake Garner. Paul Pickett. George Poster, John Moon. Garner MeN'ett. Franklin Roberts. Sfurenstc (Hub L I Paul Pickett—President Garner McNett—Secretary John Moon—Vice President Frank Roberts—Treasurer Hamley—Adviser Members of the Forensic Club are elected directly from the student body by a majority vote. Only stu- dents who have shown special talents in Declamatory, oratory, inter-club, and state debates are nominated and the final decisions arc mostly from these nominees. This club claims the distinction of being the noisiest and most loud- mouthed club in school. No forensic club member has ever been known to give in, especially in argument. If he did he would promptly be dropped from the roll of the club. Paul Pickett is an exceptionally fine example of this type of member. The Forensic Club does more to develop unpromis- ing specimens of students than most clubs. Take for example, Frank Rob- erts, small, shy, and bashful on en- tering the club. Now after a relative- ly short time under the high influence of Hamley and others, equally brainy and witty, he has attained a position of natural prominence, both in school and out. He gives all credit for his astounding success to the Forensic Club. (The club has not yet accepted this credit). All boloney aside, however, the club does serve a really valuable part in the school, in its encouragement of debates, and for- ensics, as shown by the success of the teams this year. George Foster. Glhc. t AlPsiGrlUIS Left to Right. Row I—Miss Nicholls, Dorothy Kasowsky. Pauline Coker. Dorothy Hell. Catherine Coatc. Libbic Stark. Prances Wilford. Helen Kennedy. Eloisc Giltner. Row II—Catherine Brenneman. Zella Beck. Kath- leen Pool. Dorothy Box. Mary Martha Stoessel. Lorenc Craft. Nell Wiegner. Virginia Soots. Row III—Dick Wilford. Louis Gray. Paul Pickett. Forest Hobbs. Leigh Whitney. Donald Rccdquist. Melvin Reeve. Ed Randall. Row IV—Melvin Johnson. Soloman Bookin. Elmer Daniels. Robert Mudge, Lawrence Veaeh Ralph Harper. Jum Mudge. Nature (Eluh Robert March—President Eloise Giltner—Vice President Zella Beck—Secretary Dorothy Box—Treasurer Dorothy Niccolls—Adviser The Nature Club is notable as being the only club whose regular activities take its members out of doors into the clear, clean air of Mother Nature. The most outstanding men in America point out that knowledge and love of the great out-of-doors is one of the most neglected subjects in the American school system. We teach youth the essentials of biology, agri- culture. botany, etc., so they will be better able to work for a living, but we fail to teach them how to find good recreation. The Nature Club has set out to remedy this neglect as far as it possibly can with its limited or- ganization. The Nature Club is also trying to fill another great need of the school. Almost every other extra-curricular activity of the school has some special requirement of talent or accomplish- ment. A person must be a good de- bater, a clever actor, play a musical instrument, etc., in order to be eligible for these organizations. Not so the Nature Club. The only requirement for eligibility is membership in the high school. It is open to one and all and is endeavoring to inculcate the idea of recreation in the out-of-doors into all its members. Paul Pickett. GlhjL il 3 WAIPS(GrlUlS Left to Right. Row I—Genieve McKccver. Dorothy McCall. Alice Herrxnan, Helen Holtsinger. Dorothy Eddy. Dorothy Allen, Thelma Gillen. Elsie Jessup. Row II—Walctta Connor. Fern Leonard. Miss Farrar. Doris Johnston. Helen McConaha. Nadine Saylcs. Martha Moilct, Velma Kreigh, Miss Searlcs. Row III—Ruth Knight. Bernice Farrington, Agnes Horan, Miss Kasischke, Moneta Anstine, Catherine Daeges. jHmne Economics Club Dottie Louise Gallagher—President Dorothy Young—Secretary Dorothy McCall—Vice President Dorothy Eddy—Treasurer • Juanita Harding—Sergeant-at-Arms. This Club was organized some eight years ago. and has had its month- ly meetings ever since. It is open to any girl enrolled in Home Economics classes. Each girl in the club has an op- portunity of acting as hostess at least once a year. In this way she learns to meet others graciously; to plan for entertainment or club study; and to plan, prepare, and serve dainty re- freshments. In other words she has a chance to learn The Art of Enter- taining. During the past life of the club many interesting as well as helpful talks have been given. Some by its members; some by the sponsors; and even better, some by imported speakers. One of the outstanding talks was given by Miss Jamison on The Home Life of the Oriental Woman. Another splendid meeting was given over to a demonstration by a Chicago Home Economics expert on Club Refreshments and Picnic Lunch- es. The work of the Club has been very diversified. Some of the girls have made scarfs and handkerchiefs, others have made and painted lamp shades. Then such meetings as First Aid, and even Beauty Culture have had a part in rounding out the life of our High School girls. The purpose of the Home Econ- omics Club is to interest girls in the duties of the home and school. The membership is on a scholastic basis—an average of at least 85% is required to become a member. After a girl has become a member she must have a grade of 80% to remain in the club. The club is open to girls taking sewing, cooking, or home management. The faculty sponsors are Clare Kasischke, Adren Farrer, and Mildred Searles. Dorothy Young. Glhe. Row I—Wav no Rodger. Fred West. Robert Wellstead. Virginia Work. Catherine Fletcher, Nellie Carr. Bernice Fagel. Roland Bush. Jim Field. Row II—Kd Gibbons. Mildred McAllister. Charles Brown. Row III— Carl Griggs, Frank Meleher. Marion Prosser. Annette Bachman. Avcril Wright. lames Hughes. James Mudgc, Row IV—John Anderson. Max Swanson. Myron McCaughcy. Bunny Harper. Earl Withrow. Ray Lyons. m %aitb KJ These are the true school ser- vants, never fully appreciated. Chapel, football, basketball, tum- bling—both organizations give inesti- mable support. The band, mostly un- derclassmen, crescendoed the Senior's movie. At out-of-town games, music contests, and in local parades they pre- aitit (Orchestra ® sent most colorful enthusiasm. No O or other encouragement than loyalty and love for music spur on the personnel. Let us combine—our loyalty— your patronage. Onward O. H. S! Robert Wellstead. Row I — William Wyatt, William Snaairan, John Anderson. HI den Cassidy. Ray Lyons. Max Swanson, Lewis Gilbert. Lcmar Sallee, Earl Withrow. John Dunning. Row II —Robert Blizzard Bunny Harper. John Ander- son. Robert Wellstead. Russel Prosser. Robert Cambell, Barton Dunning. Marion Prosser. Fred West. Dc- Witt Edmundson. Row III—Bernard Knox. Morris Reed. Russell Wright. Mills Orbin. Ernest Parks. Ro- land Bush. Charles Ruble. Row IV—Carl Griggs, Tom Parkhousc, Prank Mclchcr. Chester Tinsley. James Field, James Mudgc. Glhc, Left to RiKht. Row I—Lenora Clark. Eileen Gilmore. Edna Senburg. Rosemary Daggett. Elsie Shane. Marion McCaughey. Louise Wood. Maxine Harryman. Alvesta Botkins. Nellie Kinney. Catherine Brenneman, Orvetta Mills. Bui Nita Martin. Carmen Bot ten field. Row II—Valeta Watts. Dorothy Kasowsky. Lorenc Craft. Thelma McCart. Helen Hannum. Louise Overturf. Roberta Burns. Mercedes Wilson. Gertrude Schlei- cher. Virginia Strong. Gwendolyn Tiede. Mildred Pcnnock. Row III—Earl Apley. Lena Wilkens. Kathleen Pool. Evelyn Holmes. Avcril Wright, Louise Vandcrlinden. Mary Madelyn McCrccry, Nellie Weigner. Anna- belle Woodman. Row IV—Jack Mcrringcr. Bob Warren, Dick Rauschcr. Bob Cresswell, Dick Troutwein, Jess Carnal, Lawrence Veach. Max I iwson. Wayne Foster. Robert Maring, Miss Aas. Row V—Ed Nelson. Robert Hendrixson, Bill Ramsell. Morale Ballaugh. Paul Pickett. Under the direction of Selma Aas, the mixed chorus has done some ex- ceptionally fine work in the way of Operettas and contests for soloists. We had several entries in the pre- liminary music contest, at Oskaloosa. March 27. and took several places. ’ Soprano Solo—First, Eileen Gilmore. Alto Solo—Third, Mercedes Wilson. Tenor Solo—Second. Earl Apley. Baritone Solo—First, Max Lawson. Clarinet Sol o—Second, Robert Wellstead. TromboneSolo—First, Frank Melchcr. Boys' Quartet—First. Girls Quartet—Second. Mixed Quartet—First. Band—First. Girls’ Glee Club—First. Piano—Second, Kathleen Pool. Pipe Organ—First, Kathleen Pool. An operetta The Marriage of Nannette, by Peterson and Cutris, was given on February 17. Cast Heloise, Comlesse de Marligny... .............. Bui Nita Martin Yvonne, Her Sister.............. .............Marian McCaughey (E(|onts Frederic, Due d'Antin. Mcrnic Ballagh Aladelon, His Daughter. Kay Kreamer l lenri, Marguis de Hauteur........ .....................Bob Crcswcll Hilaire, His Steward.. . John Dunning Mme. Zenobie, Keeper of the Inn..... ....................Irene Shutc Nannette, I ler Daughter. Eileen Gilmore Edmond, Mme. Zenobie's Son.......... ....................Max Lawson Rode ique, Edmond's Friend.......... ....................Robert Maring Reporello, A Gypsy Chief............ ....................13ob Wellman Zingara, A Gypsy Girl. .Louise Wood Rene. A Village Youth.....Earl Apley Emile, A Village Boy................ ...............Richard Trautwein Yvette, A Village Maid.............. ..............Annabclle Brinkman Susanne, Servant at the Inn......... ....................DeLoris Logue Marcel, Servant at the Inn.......... ....................LaGurna Hood Pierre Parlheray. Notary............ .....................Bob Billhymer Paulina, A Peddler..........Olcn Bell Santo, Reporello s Bear............. ...................William Hannum Left to Right. Row I—Robert Bartlett. John Moon, John Dunning. Annabcllc Woodman. Paul Pickett. John Smith. Morton Meyer. Row II—George Foster. Franklin Roberts. Alice Herrman, Anne Popchuck, Garner McNett. Earl Apley, Solomon Bookin. Rebate January 21 Ottumwa, Affirmative 1 Fremont, Negative 0 Ottumwa, Negative Ottumwa. Negative. No Decision 1 Fremont. Affirmative Hedrick, Affirmative, No Decision 0 Oskaloosa, Negative 1 Ottumwa, Affirmative 2 Oskaloosa, Affirmative 2 Ottumwa, Negative February 7 1 Ottumwa, Affirmative 3 Shenandoah, Negative 0 Ottumwa. Negative 0 Shenandoah, Affirmative 3 February q Ottumwa, Affirmative, No Decision Fremont, Negative, No Decision Ottumwa, Negative, No Decision Fremont, Affirmative, No Decision February 15 Ottumwa. Affirmative. No Decision Oskaloosa, Negative, No Decision Ottumwa, Negative, No Decision Oskaloosa. Affirmative, No Decision IOWA NINE LEAGUE March 16 Ottumwa, Affirmative 2 Fairfield, Negative 1 Ottumwa, Negative 2 Burlington, Affirmative 1 March 23 Ottumwa. Affirmative 2 Burlington. Negative 1 Ottumwa, Negative 1 Fairfield. Affirmative 2 Final round for Iowa Nine Championship, will have Ottumwa as one partici- pant, we do not know as to the others yet. STATE LEAGUE March 6 3 Chariton, Negative o 2 Centerville, Affirmative 1 March 10 3 Bloomfield, Negative o 2 Bloomfield, Affirmative 1 March 20 2 Newton, Negative 1 2 Newton, Affirmative 1 April 15 Championship debate, for Southeastern Iowa, will be between Ft Madison and Ottumwa. The winner will go to Iowa City to debate for the State Championship. Ottumwa, Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative Ottumwa, Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative Ottumwa. Affirmative Ottumwa, Negative G7te H 3) AiP (DrlUlS John Moon Carlos Sayles Irene Shute Cecile Wooley Donna Leach Declamatory Probably the most definite train- ing in O. H. S. for making a finished platform appearance is our Declam- atory Contests. Work on the three divisions of this training, Humcrous, Oratorical, and Dramatic begins early in the Spring and continues into March. Although Ottumwa is entered in two Leagues, the State and Iowa Nine, no representatives were sent to the State Contests this year. However, Ottumwa received her share in De- clamatory winnings this year. In the Boy’s Iowa Nine Contest held in Iowa City December 12, John Moon won first place with oration, “The Sequence of Life.” Carlos Sayles won second place in the Humcrous division with Sauce for the Goslings. In the Girls' Iowa Nine Contest held in Davenport February 20, Irene Shute represented us in Dramatic with a cutting from Seventh Heaven , Cecil Wooley in Oratorical with What is Right With Youth , and Donna Leach won second place in the Hu- merous division with Neighbors. Glhe, J Left to Right. Row I — Mary Grace Cawley. Virginia Heckcr, Kay Dailey. Jean Dayton. Louise Wood. Lucille Gcnochio. Roberta Wayne Proud. Kay Kreamcr, Donna Leach. Cecil Wooley, Bui Nita Martin. Faith Davis. Row II—Mary Caughlin, Martha Jane Lowenberg. Maxine Greer, Helen Howell. Miss Smith. Elsie Nye. Prances Fulmer. Maxine Kittcrman. Delores Loguc. Gwendolyn Ticdc. Betty Micr. Cecelia Sullivan. Maxine Negus. Row III—Eddie Gibbons. Ralph Harper, Ralph Knox. Elixalwth Thomson. John Wooley. Lu-Ellen Jordan. Mary McQuadc. Wilma Gordon. Virginia Dunning, George Foster. Greenlcaf Merrill. Blake Garner, Bob Warren. Row IV—Grover Elscnsohn, Paul Wischaupt. Danny Fullmer, Bob Crosswell. Carlos Saylcs, Phillip Pratt. Row V—Paul Pickett. Billy Holcomb. Fritx Hale, Charles Brown. Jack Raney. Franklin Roberts. Garner McNott, Dick Woodbury, Russell Johnson. Billy Shea. LaGurna Hood. Bob Wellman. Row VI—Bob Wcllstcad, Mcrnie Ballough. ■jDranmtic GUitb Jack Raney—President Bob Warren—Vice President Elsie Nye—Secretary Blake Garner—Treasurer Ertle Mae Smith—Adviser The Dramatic Club has tried to present to the student body plays which are the best of their type, whether they be tragedy, farce, com- edy or drama. This year the club has instituted a new plan of taking in members. Instead of having tryouts as has for- merly been done, those who signified their interest were assigned jobs. The way in which they performed these was the basis for their election into the club. Dramatic Club has also adopted a point system under which iQt a certain number of points are given for each position on both the staff and the cast. Those persons who have done something really worth while in dra- matics, cither in acting or producing, and have gained seventy-five points arc admitted to “The Players, a club within a club. On the other hand those who have not made their re- quired number of points are dropped from the club membership. Elsie Nye. a� Row I—Phillip Pratt. Lucille Gcnachio. Ertlc Mac Smith. Cccilc Wooley. Jack Raney. Row II—Roberta Wayne Proud, Bob Warren, Lu-Ellen Jordan. Carlos Saylcs, Elsie Nye, Grover Elscnsohn. Row III— John Wooley, Helen Howell, Paul Wisehaupt, Virginia Hecker, Paul Picket. Kay Krcamc. CLl]c jj layers Phillip Pratt—President Cecile Wooley—Secretary tC The O. H. S. Players Organiza- I tion is composed of those members I of Dramatic Club who have obtained 75 points in the Dramatic Club point system. It is the persons who have | really accomplished something in dra- I matics, either in acting or in producing plays. Therefore those who arc really interested and who are willing to work, automatically gain recognition in be- coming a member of The Players. These 75 points arc quite a num- ber to make but we feel that if the Lucille Genociiio—Vice President Ertle Mae Smith—Adviser number of points is kept high it will continue to be an honor to become a member. For this reason the club has only sixteen on the roll. The purpose of this organization is to study plays from di flerent authors so that we may know about drama and production. Our faculty adviser Ertle Mae Smith is very much interested in this step of Dramatic Club. Cecile Wooley. Glht, Dramatic (EUth 31aus Season 1930 1931 THE PERFECT ALIBI By A. A. Milne Jimmy Ludgrove—Carlos Sayles. Susan Cunningham—Roberta Wayne Proud. Adams—George Poster. Edward Laverick—Philip Pratt. Edward Carter—Jack Raney. Major Fothergill—Robert Warren. Mrs. Fullerton Fane—Arlene Lowe. Arthur Ludgrove—Robert Cresxvell. Jane West—Helen Howell. Sergeant Mallei—Dick Woodbury. PRODUCTION STAFF Director—Ertle Mac Smith. Manager—LuEllen Jordan. Prompters—Cecile Wooley, Mary Kathryn McQuade. Business—Paul Pickett, Jack Bowlby, Lawrence Spilman, Eddie Gib- bons. Costume—Irene Shute, Ralph Harper Make Up—Virginia Dunning, Eliza- beth Thomson, Lucille Genochio, Virginia Hecker, Louise Wood. Gretchen Grotz. Properties—Elsie Nye, Billy Shea. Stage Manager—Paul Wisehaupt. Electrician—John Wooley. Carpenter—Clyo Ross. Call Boy—La Gurna Hood. Stage Hands—Duane Fullmen. Lloyd VanNess, Donald Davis, Wesley Tanner, Ralph Knox. THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING By John Emerson and Anita Loos Henry Simmons—J. Franklin Raney. Harriet Simmons—Elizabeth Thomson Anne—Virginia Dunning. Ethel Simmons—Lucille Genochio. Chester Binney—Philip Pratt. Letty Lythe—LuEllen Jordan. Donald Swift—Robert Warren. Roger Shields—Carlos Sayles. Lila Wilson—Cecile Wooley. Sally Otis—Mary Coughlin. Sadie Bloom—Virginia Hecker. Taxi Driver—Duane Fullmer. Mrs. Jackson—Bui Nita Martin. Walk-ons—Maxine Negus, Kay Kreamer, Donna Leach, Irene Shute, Louise Wood, JcanDay ton, Maxine Greer, Cecelia Sullivan, Marigrace Cawley, Faith Davis. «3� ramatic Cluh pilaus “THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING PRODUCTION STAFF Director—Ertle Mae Smith. Manager—Helen Howell. Business—George Foster, Franklin Roberts. Prompters—Kay Bailey, Fritz Hale. Costumes—Virginia Flecker, Green- leaf Merrill. Make Up—Elsie Nye, Betty Meier, ONE TAXI By Alice C. D. Riley Madge, the Wife—Lucille Gcnochio. Alex, the Husband—Robert Warren. RICH MAN, POOR MAN By Bertha Buryill Emma—Faith Davis. Peter—Robert Creswell. Tommy—Charles Brown. Mrs. Smythe—Elizabeth Thomson. Mrs. McPhearson—Betty Meier. Mrs. Oelson—Virginia Dunning. Kitty—Kay Bailey. Yetla—Virginia Hecker. Largo—Jack Raney. Nurse—Wilma Gordon. Mrs. O'Brien—Cecelia Sullivan. Mrs. Bonilla—Bui Nita Martin. Gwendolyn Tiede, Wilma Gordon. Maxine Kittcrman. Mary Mc- Quade, Frances Fullmer. Stage Manager—Ralph Knox. Electrician—Paul Wisehaupt. Call Boys—La Gurna Flood, Elmer Daniels. Properties—Roberta Wayne Proud, Richard Rauschcr. 9 ACTS Directed by Student Director—Lucille Gcnochio. THE FLATTERING WORD By George Kelly The Rev. Loring Rigley—Philip Pratt. Mary, his Wife—Mary Coughlin. Eugene Tesh, an Actor—-Jack Raney. Mrs. Zucker, a Church Worker—Vir- ginia Hecker. Lena, her Daughter—Cecile Wooley. THE FLORIST SHOP By Winifred Hawkridge Maude—Virginia Hecker. Henry—La Gurna Hood. Mr. Slovsky—Jack Raney. Miss Jessie Wells—LuEllen Jordan. Mr. James Jackson—Robert Warren. Director—Ertle Mae Smith OKGltflZ RON Left to Right. Row I—Margaret Mercer. Charlotte Dreycr. Alice McElroy. Francis Wilford. Pearl Williams. Marjorie Doan. Evelyn Holmes. Virginia Work. LaRuc West, Elsie Shane. Louise Wood, Pauline Ostdick, Verda Swanson. Row II-—Virginia Dunning. Clara Alice Kerns. Marjorie Heiscl. Miss GclTert. Bob Bill- hymer. Bob Wellman. Eldon Cassady. Jim Garland. Walter Sheafler. Audrey Hughes. Annabcltc Woodman. Mildred Messett. Row III—Arthur Johnson. Ray Leach. Eddie Gibbons. Jess Eves. Franklin Roberts, Russell Prosser. Garner MeXett. Phillip Pratt. Jerry Snow. Row IV—Bill Ramsoll, Mcrnic Ballaugh, Grcenleaf Merrill, George Foster. Blake Garner. George Cook. tillji' (Club Arlene Lowe—President J erry Snow—Secretary-Treasurer Mildred Messett—Social Chairman Lucille Geffert—Faculty Adviser The Art Club is open to all stu- dents who are interested in art and who have some art ability. At the beginning of each semester we hold our famous try-outs, to which alj the budding and would-be artists of Ot- tumwa High School, flock. Once in- side room seven, the prospective mem- bers are given pencil and paper and told to draw to the best of their ability, the object or objects set before them— which may be a pile of books, a vase or two, or any of the so-called still- life studies. Then follows the initia- tion rites for the new members—the old members enter the initiation chamber boldly, while the members- to-be shudder at the thought of what's tfij ahead—but—it wouldn’t do to tell about that at this time—just ask Mcrnic Ballaugh what he thought about it. Various talents are repre- sented by the members: dancing by Louise Woods, the petite toe dancer; orchestra by Ray Leach, a promising Paul Whiteman; piano by Bill Ram- sell, a future composer; dramatics by Bob Wellman, the ideal leading man; and we also present as promising art- ists: Eldon Casady, the outstanding poster artist of O. H. S.; and Dick Ramsell, our towering Michelangelo. It's needless to list the rest—just glance at the faces above; they speak for themselves. Miss Geffert. Glhe, Row I—Duane Fullmer. Ralph Springer. Billy Meier. Tommy Coughlin, Myron McCaughcy. Lawrence Johnson. Carlos Sam. Garner MeN’ett. Bill Holcomb. Row II--Bob Trenneman. Jack Raney. A1 Barnes, Bill Carm- blit. Bob Warren. Lawrence Spilman, Howard Frazer. Wendall Rex. Phillip Pratt. Blake Garner. Row III— John Moon. Dick Woodbury. Frank Roberts. Rex Williamson. George Foster. Paul Pickett. George Cook. Row IV —John Dunning, Marcus McClelland, Arnold Salisbury, Robert Wcllstead. J cninr anb The purpose of the Hi-Y Clubs is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community highest standards of Christian charac- ter and living. Thcclubs meet together 3Juuinr each Thursday noon at the Y. M. C. A. They work jointly on annual Mother and Son, and Father and Son” banquets. Each sponsors a ladies night. Garner McNeil. 5� Row I—Frank Mclchcr. Paul Wisehaupt. Dick Rautiher, Ed Gibbons. Herat Mooney. Billy Evans. Ralph Knox Fritz Hale. Bunny Harper. Charles Brown. Charles Anderson. Row II—John Woolcy. Barton Dunning Bob Crcsswcll. Howell Hughes. Earl Aplcy, Leighton Smith, Mills Orbin. Ed Randall. Stewart Davis. Row III—Walter Winger. Melvin Reeve, Baxter Smith. Billy Shea. Russel Johnson. Rex Watkins, John Lcanord, John Smith. Glh MVG-IUiS i Row I—Ida Roscman. Doris Johnston. Louise Booth. Helen Kennedy. Miss Argenbright, Ruth Adams. Beatrice Carrow. Maxine Gochring. Fern Leonard. Row II—Catherine Coatc. Dorothy Davis. Imogcnc Bottcnfield, Cecelia Sullivan. Miss Vacha. Helen Wood word. Helen Young. Maxine Dillc. Irene Yacko. Row III—Helen Sigmund. Rita Xiccolls. Lucille Steward. Gretchen Stocssel, Gladys Sherrer. Dorothy Allen. Thelma Gillen. Marie Williams. mth $mttur The Hi-Tri is the senior branch of the Girl Reserves. Any girl in High School is eligible for membership. We strive to make the aim of every girl, a healthy mind and soul, as well as a healthy body. Meetings are held at the Y. W. C. A. under the supervision of Miss Vacha and Miss Argenbright. During the year recreation and pleasure are found in our long hikes and picnics. A Member. Left to Right. Row I—Grace Parcels. Evelyn Holmes. Margaret Sumner. Miss Argenbright. Nadine Saylcs. Tune Wilcox. Mary Ward. Row II—Eleanor Eaton. Faith Davis. Mildred Horne. Miss Vacha. Kay Fletcher. Virginia Pickett, Mary Martha Stosscl. Row III— LaRuc West. Wilma Lanning, Dorothy Recce. G . Glhc, Left to Right. Row I—Dorothy Box. Donna Leach. Mr. Bartlett. Virginia Hcckcr. Cecil Wooley. Row II— Lorene Craft. Annabcllo Woodman. Dorothy Kasowsky. Katherine Brcnncman. Wilbcrta Cook. Row III— Blake Garner. Paul Pickett. George Poster. John Moon. Garner McNctt. Franklin Roberts. 3fomtsic (Eluli L J Paul Pickett—President Garner McNett—Secretary John Moon—Vice President Frank Roberts—Treasurer Hamley—Adviser Members of the Forensic Club are elected directly from the student body by a majority vote. Only stu- dents who have shown special talents in Declamatory, oratory, inter-club, and state debates are nominated and the final decisions arc mostly from these nominees. This club claims the distinction of being the noisiest and most loud- mouthed club in school. No forensic club member has ever been known to give in. especially in argument. If he did he would promptly be dropped from the roll of the club. Paul Pickett is an exceptionally fine example of this type of member. The Forensic Club does more to develop unpromis- ing specimens of students than most clubs. Take for example, Frank Rob- erts, small, shy, and bashful on en- tering the club. Now after a relative- ly short time under the high influence of Hamley and others, equally brainy and witty, he has attained a position of natural prominence, both in school and out. He gives all credit for his astounding success to the Forensic Club. (The club has not yet accepted this credit). All “boloney” aside, however, the club does serve a really valuable part in the school, in its encouragement of debates, and for- ensics, as shown by the success of the teams this year. MVErUSS Left to Right. Row I—Miss Nicholls, Dorothy Kasowsky. Pauline- Coker. Dorothy Bell. Catherine Coatc. Libbic Stark. Prances Wilford. Helen Kennedy. Eloisc Giltner. Row II—Catherine Brenneman. Zella Beck. Kath- leen Pool, Dorothy Box. Mary Martha Stoesscl, Lorcnc Craft. Nell Wiegner, Virginia Soots. Row III—Dick Wilford. Louis Gray. Paul Pickett. Forest Hobbs. Leigh Whitney. Donald Recdquist. Melvin Reeve. Ed Randall. Row IV—Melvin Johnson. Soloman Bookin. Elmer Daniels. Robert Mudge. Lawrence Veach Ralph Harper, Jum Mudge. (Ll]c Nature Club Robert March—President Eloise Giltner—Vice President Zella Beck—Secretary Dorothy Box—Treasurer Dorothy Niccolls—Adviser The Nature Club is notable as being the only club whose regular activities take its members out of doors into the clear, clean air of Mother Nature. The most outstanding men in America point out that knowledge and love of the great out-of-doors is one of the most neglected subjects in the American school system. We teach youth the essentials of biology, agri- culture. botany, etc., so they will be better able to work for a living, but we fail to teach them how to find good recreation. The Nature Club has set out to remedy this neglect as far as it possibly can with its limited or- ganization. The Nature Club is also trying to fill another great need of the school. Almost every other extra-curricular activity of the school has some special requirement of talent or accomplish- ment. A person must be a good de- bater, a clever actor, play a musical instrument, etc., in order to be eligible for these organizations. Not so the Nature Club. The only requirement for eligibility is membership in the high school. It is open to one and all and is endeavoring to inculcate the idea of recreation in the out-of-doors into all its members. Paul Pickett. Glhc, il 3 WAIPS(GrlUlS Left to Right. Row I—Genieve McKccvcr. Dorothy McCall. Alice Herrman, Helen Holt.singcr. Dorothy Eddy. Dorothy Allen. Thelma Gillen, Elsie Jessup. Row II—Waletta Connor. Fern Leonard. Miss Farrar. Doris Johnston. Helen McConaha. Nadine Sayles, Martha Moffet, Velina Kreigh, Miss Scarlcs. Row III—Ruth Knight. Bernice Farrington. Agnes Horan, Miss Kasischke, Moneta Anstine. Catherine Daeges. Jlnnu' icnmnnics Club Dottie Louise Gallagher—President Dorothy Young—Secretary Dorothy McCall—V ce President Dorothy Eddy—Treasurer JUANITA Harding—Sergeant-at-Arms. This Club was organized some eight years ago. and has had its month- ly meetings ever since. It is open to any girl enrolled in Home Economics classes. Each girl in the club has an op- portunity of acting as hostess at least once a year. In this way she learns to meet others graciously; to plan for entertainment or club study; and to plan, prepare, and serve dainty re- freshments. In other words she has a chance to learn The Art of Enter- taining. During the past life of the club many interesting as well as helpful talks have been given. Some by its members; some by the sponsors; and even better, some by imported speakers. One of the outstanding talks was given by Miss Jamison on The Home Life of the Oriental Woman. Another splendid meeting was given over to a demonstration by a Chicago Home Economics expert on Club Refreshments and Picnic Lunch- es. The work of the Club has been very diversified. Some of the girls have made scarfs and handkerchiefs, others have made and painted lamp shades. Then such meetings as First Aid. and even Beauty Culture have had a part in rounding out the life of our High School girls. The purpose of the Home Econ- omics Club is to interest girls in the duties of the home and school. The membership is on a scholastic basis—an average of at least 85% is required to become a member. After a girl has become a member she must have a grade of 80% to remain in the club. The club is open to girls taking sewing, cooking, or home management. The faculty sponsors are Clare Kasischke, Adren Farrer, and Mildred Searles. Dorothy Young. Glkc. ll .W (UrlUS Left to Right. Row I—Helen Wilson, Ruth Adams. Marjorie Miller. Helen Hodson, Helen Holtsingcr, Mary Anderson. Dorothy Eddy, Dorothy McCall, Elsie.Jessup Agnes Horan. Lois Miller. Row II—Hazel Vest. Phylis Knox, Alice Herrman, Mildred Walker, Helen Green. Eleanor Carris. Mary Baird. Hazel Ross, Cleta Ross, Audrey Smith. Mary Kenworthy. Evelyn Murray. Row IV—Wilma Miller. Lucille Pilcher. Ruth Parker, Ruth Linebaugh. Helen Grant. Grctchcn Stocsscl, Miss Standing. Cecilia Sullivan. Beulah McCaw, Ivor Ross, Catherine Coatc, Doris Chalterton. formal draining Helen Hodson—President Alice Herrmann—Vice President Marjorie Miller—Secretary Helen Holtsinger—Treasurer Ethel Standing—Adviser The Normal Training Club is an organization for Junior and Senior Normal Training students. It is the purpose of this club to better prepare its members for the teaching profes- sion. The activities of the club consist of both educational programs and social events. The calendar for the year includes the initiation ceremony, a Mother’s Party, a May Morning Breakfast, and the Annual Junior- Senior Banquet in addition to the other regular meetings and parties. During the year a number of guests were present at our meetings. Educa- tional talks were given by the County Superintendent of Schools, the State Normal Training Supervisor, I n - structors from Iowa State Teachers' College, the Campfire Executive of Ottumwa, and by members of our own High School Faculty. One of the projects of the year was the purchasing of equipment for room 224. By a Christmas card sale, sufficient money was earned to com- plete a set of dishes for the kitchenette and to purchase a portable Victrola with records. Ethel Standing. Glhc, il ASACGrUJI Left to Right. Row I—Miss Benedict. Kathleen Pool, Elise Shane, Virginia Hecker. Roberta Wayne Proud. Mildred Messet, Elizabeth Peden. Ida Roseman. Roberta Burns. Jean Curtis. Martha Lindberg. Maxine Dille. Row II—Clara Alice Kerns. Frances Darbyshirc. Cladys Shearer. Geneva Scaburg, Betty Meier. Winnifred Morris. Anna Popchuck. Ruth Mowery. Margaret Bcrricks. Helen Howell, LuEllcn Jordan. Row III—Duane Fullmer, Percy Holton. Paul Pickett. Paul Wisehaupt. Charlotte Dreycr. Dorothy Lou Epps. Lucille Gcnochio. Jean Lowenberg. Row IV—Doyle Heather, Darrell Turner. Jack Southard. Bill Meier, Grccnlcaf Merrill. Row V—William Wyatt. Bob Wcllstcad, Bunny Harper. Morale Ballaugh.George Foster_ John Dunning. Donald McLaughlin. Jlfmtclj (Hub Darrell Turner—Le President Elizabeth Peden—Historian. ALL YE THA I' ASPIRE— Oyez! Oyez! Le Cercle Fran- cais, noted for the wit and beauty of its members, welcomes one and all— provided they make the required grades. Le Cercle Francais has ex- isted for some years. It has given several chapel programs and enter- tainments in its life time, the majority more or less worth-while, depending on the point of view. The meetings are held now and then—that is, once a month. The hours are whiled way very infor- mally. Pleasure before business Le plaiser avant taut might be called Glk fc g)3 , c) 'AHVGrlUS Doyle Heather—Vice President. Duane Fullmer—Tresorier. our motto. No one has yet been in- jured in the arguments over our French card game, but the worst is feared. Some of the members will cheat. At our March meeting we learned some interesting things about France. Every member will at least be able to order ham and eggs jambon avec des oenfs and to read the street signs when he next goes to Paris. Our officers arc: Le President, Darrell Turner; Vice-President, Doyle Heather; Historienne, Elizabeth Ped- en; Tresorier, Duane Fullmer. Marianne Benedict. 1 I-vft to Right. Row I—Constance Torrence. Gertrude Pack wood, Margaret Ennis. Maxine Mort. Nina Crisswdl. Dorothy Bell. Virginia Work, Maxine Hoxey, Louise McMillan. Dorothy Young. Mildred Messet. Cecil Woolcy, Maxine Kitterman. Maxine Negus. Row II—Mildred Cassady. Mary Ward. Dorothy Thomas. Maxine Mingus. Johninc Shockley. Lathcrinc Silk. Rita Niccols. Anna Popchuck, Virginia Soots. Lucilc Al verson. Ruth Bibb. Martha Byrne. Dorothy Byrne. Dorothy Harlcn. Elsie Nye. Row III Donald Mast. Jack Merringcr. Geraldine Thompson. Earl Aplcy, Eva Thomas, Averil Wright. Helen K. Orbin. Lucilc Mc- Bride. Pauline Osdict. Evelyn Vega. Margaret Mercer. Nellie Weigner. Dorothy Wellman. Mildred McDonald, Kay Bailey. Maxine Dill. Eloise Giltner. Row IV—Pred West. Harold Anderson. Bob Trenneman. Rosemary Swenson. Ray Leach. John Woolcy. Dick Rausehcr. Mary Cawley. Tommy Coughlin. Earnest Park. Howard Frazer. England Ira. Bill Cramblit. Ralph Troutfcttcr. Row V—Ben Benson. Darrell Turner. John Moon. Harold Zost. Charles Harness. Rex Walkins. Arnold Salisbury. Mr. Hatnley, Melvin Moffett. John Dunning. Tom Parkhouse. Fred Canny. Spanish Club First Semester Officers Kay Bailey—President Helen Orbin—Vice Piesidenl John Wosley—Secretary Spanish Club has had several in- teresting projects along with social meetings, picnics, and bob-sled par- ties. One such project was the “Mesa Espanola, or Spanish Table. This was a group of us who ate together in the cafeteria; with the rule that no one could eat anything they could not describe in Spanish. Some had a hard time to get anything but “Ague. ’ A very novel costume party was Second Semester Officers Harold Zost—President Nellie Wiegner—Vice President Ralph Troutfetter—Secretary held this fall at which Maxine Kit- terman took first prize for the girls, and Harold Zost took first prize for the boys. A lawn party at Works, was a most Spanish affair, while the boat party at Rock Bluff was slightly wet. Our club chapel, of course, is always a success, didn't we take first place last year? We will hear next fall how this last one rated, here's hoping. Mr. Hamley. SB G Glkcs Left to Right. Row I—Nancy Jones. Lucille Goodwin. Dorothy Box. Martha Lindberg. Virginia Hcckcr. Cecils Wooley. Janet Warnc. Helen Hannum. Amelia Howard, Margaret Bcarricks. Maxine McCrary. Marjorie Hervey. Gertrude Schleicher. Row II—Isabelle Herrman. Howell Hughes. Wilma Lanning. Mary Martha Stocsscl. Mary Ward. Nellie Weigner. Kathleen Pool. Roberta Burns. Maxine Mingus. Kathleen Galcy Prances Fullmer, Margaret Jane Clark. Gwendolyn Tiedc. Row III—Billie Holcomb. Baxter Smith. Bill Shea. Bunny Harper. Prances Darbyshirc. Elsie Nyc. Jean Lowenberg. Wilberta Cook. Carlos Sayles. Miss Nyc. Row IV—Dick Hofmann. Russell Johnson. Ernest Parks. Carl Allen, Carncr McNctt. Billy Evans, Howard Frazer, Robert Wellstcad. Dick Woodbury, Blake Garner. Greenleaf Merrill. (Cnlli'iyum Catinum Facta Non Verba The purpose of the Latin Club is to promote a fuller appreciation of Roman life and literature. The club is organized on the plan of the old Roman government. The aim of the program is to show the human side of the Roman life by in- teresting presentation of their daily life, customs, legends, and traditions. To gain admittance to the Col- legium Latinum one must have cer- tain scholastic requirements as well as a knowledge of the constitution. At the annual Christmas banquet this year an interesting program was arranged centering around the Satur- nalia, or the Roman Christmas. Officers are: Consuls. Frank Melcher, Elsie Nye; Praetor, Kath- leen Pool; Quaestor, Garner McNett; Censor. Carl Allen; Secretarius, Helen Hannum; Janitor, Dick Woodbury; and Adiles, Catherine Brenneman, Doris McQuade, Jack Menzic, and Billy Evans. Teresa Nye. CARMEN In classibus scholae Ottumwa Sunt pueri atque puellae Qui linguam Latinam tam care amant In manibus Latinis iunctac Fa la la la, Fa la la la. In manibus Latinis iunctac Fa la la la, Fa la la la, $ In manibus Latinis iunctac. . O Left to Right. Row I—Dorothy Gcnochio. Jean Platt. Gertrude Packwood, Jean Haw. Helen Popehuck. Marjorie Hciscl. Mariam Hand. Patty Sloan. Dorothy May Saul. Betty Cooper. Katy Lou Fritz. Row II—Ruth Davis. Iolai Simmers. Eloisc Sizemore. Angelina Sharp. Maxine Schartz. Gwendolyn Cassel, Elizabeth Savage Dorothy Recce. Mary Burke. Margaret Thomson. Row III—Art Fritch. Phil Taylor. Burton Hendershott John Schmidt. Arnold Salisbury. Donald Sayles. Woodrow Lucas. Marjorie Lyon. Viola Pandhurn. Row IV —Jack Wormhoudt. Bill Givens. Dick Troutwein, Miss Platts. Jean Davis. Mabel Martin. ©jaliatt dlub The Thalian Club had been or- ganized for the purpose of finding dramatic talent among the bashful freshmen. (You'd be surprised what is found). This has been a very active year in the way of play production. (Es- pecially with most of the members clamoring to be in each play). A- mong the plays produced were A Pair of Lunatics, Catesby, Con- fetti,...rhe Silver Lining. Gretna Green,....Ihe End of The Rainbow, Pink and Patches, and The Ideal Spot. The February initiation was much “tamer than the one in September probably, due to the vanishing act! But nevertheless we have some bold new members. (Perhaps the most daring of all is Robert Upp—?) The officers of the first semester were Hohn Davis, President; Dick Trautwein, Vice-President; Alice Kingery, Secretary; Woodrow Lucas, Dorothy Genochio, Chairman of the refreshment committee; Betty Cooper, Chairman of the program committee. Officers of the second semester are Margaret Thomson, President; Edward Salter, Vice-President; Eliza- beth Savage, Secretary; Margaret McElroy, Treasurer; Gwendolyn Cas- sel, Librarian; Dorothy Merrill, Chair- man of the program committee; Doro- thy Hendershott, Chairman of the refreshment committee. Glh Left to Right. Row I—Lclcn Loy. Alma Mathews. Edna Scaburg, Libbic Stark, Frances Wilford. Helen Kennedy, Fern Leanord. Miss Alice Bcomer. Dorothy Allen. Helen McConaha. Jennie Courtney, Erma Orman, Beatrice Carrow, Bertha Brown. Helen Bcnsmiller. Clco Stevens. Row II—Margarito Thompson, Velma Randolph, Lillian Fay. Maxine Rice. Eileen Grooms. Lucille Stewart. Nellie Skinner. Lucille Osterberg. Geneva Seaburg. Caroline Bremhorst. Mary Johnson. Hilda Carlson, Doris Johnston, Thelma McCart. Mildred McDonald, Ardyth Marvel. Row III—Geraldine Thompson. Bernice Orman, Ella Ncilson, Catherine Daeges. Helen Young, Alberta Chance, Lucille Goodwin, Lucille LeBow, Wilma banning. Bernita Anderson. Evelyn Holmes. Dorothy Wright. Bernice Cook. Lillian Wiley. Martha Byrne, Margaret Wilson, Eva Dictch. Edna Jones, Gladys Shearer. Row IV—John Schaub. Max Corso. Lloyd Anderson. Aaron Hammer, George Criley. Jess Eaves, Donald Kendall. John Cherry. Lawrence Keifer, Morris Reed, Woodrow Huffman. Harold Heap. Glen Vandcrpool. Donald Rcedquist, Jack Carris, Kenneth Overturf. CmmuiTcial QIluli Aaron Hammer—President Libbie Stark—Vice President Lillian Wiley—Secretary Geraldine Thompson—Treasurer Alice Beemer—Adviser Aim;—“To create a better under- standing between the Business De- partment and the Business men of the Community. Club meetings are held every three weeks. At present, fifty mem- bers are enrolled. This years project, which we are finding very interesting, is a Business Scrap Book. Each member is as- signed to some prominent business man of the city for an interview. Data is collected upon the man’s business, kind and amount; his climb to his present position; any salient facts he may give us regarding his business; a snap shot of himself, etc. These are brought before the Club for discussion, then are pasted in our Scrap Book. We plan to place the book on the Library shelves for refer- ence. Several of the business men of Ottumwa have been kind enough to come to our Club meetings and dis- cuss, with us, present day business problems. We have found this, to be very helpful and appreciate their co- operation. Alice Beemer. Gifu . 6 T O Row I—Billy Evans, Lamar Sallee. Ruth Parker. Anna Lou Rinkcr. Marjorie Styles, Winnifred Morris. Mabel Martin. Evelyn McConaha. Lucille Osterberg, Mary Johnson. Francis Fullmer. Marjory Hciscl. Gertrude Packwood, Louise Carlson, l-ois Bates. Herbert Wc’.ton. Leo Doll. Mary Burke. Agnes Horan. Cecil Woolcy. Virginia Grots. Row II—Margaret Mercer. Benjamin Skinner. Stanley Steele. Maxine Rice. Ella Ncilson. Evelyn Murray, Dorothy Kasowsky. Lucille Smith. Johninc Shockley, Pearl Long. Nellie Kinney. Helen Stienkoff, Helen Hodson. Eloise Giltner, Mildred Reusch. Amelia Howard. Erma Orman. Row III—De- witt Edmundson. Robert Huff. Bob Fay. Vernon Brumley. John Schmidt, Leigh Whitney. Shirley Ayers, Bill Hannum. Audrey Smith. Mary Huston. Alice McElroy. Janet Warne. Charlotte Dreyer. Wilma Lanning. Helen Howell, Arlene Bryon, Martha Jane Lowenberg. Edna Elsonshon, Jean Lowenberg, Ruth Boyd. Katy Lou Fritz. Jean Davis. Jean Dayton. Jnnet Hardsog. Rosemary Swenson, Naomi Raymond. Row IV— Harry Lyman. Donald Ross. Thomas Coughlin. Bill Mcir. Jack Carris. Earnest Park. Walter Winger. Dick Troutwein. Jack Story.Carl Allen. AliccHcrrman. Irene Thomas. Helen Holtsinger. Dorothy Wilcox. Roberta Burns. Helen Hannum. Martha Lindberg. Jennie Courtney. Lillian Henahan. Maxine Dille. Alice Kingery, Max Sassman. Kay Bailey. Row V—Bob Trenneman. Aron Hammer. Paul Anderson. Dick Hurd, James Moon, Elmer Daniels. Max Swanson, Earl Aplev, Billy Keller, Marland Schmidt, Louis Gilbert. George Cook, Laurence Peppers. Olin Bell, Geo. F. Foster, Howell Hughes. Mildred Walker. ZClje £{eseriie j ustem The Reserve System was adopted for the purpose of maintaining order in the halls between periods, prevent- ing stealing and loitering, and to aid strangers and visitors in the building. At the beginning of every sem- ester, reserves are elected from the advisory groups, the number from each group depending on the classifi- cation of the group. That is, there are five reserves elected from the senior groups, five from the junior groups, three from the sophomore groups, and one from the freshman groups. During the eight periods of the day reserves are stationed at numer- ous places in the hall, sixteen each period. They serve as monitors, and any person in the halls at these times must present to the reserve a pink slip, bearing the name of the person carrying it. his destination, the place from which he is going, the time, the date, and the teacher's signature. If the slip is correctly filled out, the re- serve signs it. Slips permitting stu- dents to leave the building arc left at the entrance and then returned to the teacher issuing them. The reserves are supervised dur- ing each period by some member of the Student Council. A Librarian who checks upon attendance, receives lib- brary and conference slips, and fills vacancies with substitute reserves. The librarians also carry library slips from Room 200 to the various study halls designated on the slips. The head of this system is the hall Commissioner who has charge of stationing the reserves, and to whom the librarians are responsible. The authority behind the whole system is the Student Council Court which tries all cases reported by the q reserves. Maxine Mene ee. GJhjz, il 03 , c M’SCGrlUlS Victors at tljc finale Learning is ever in the freshness of its youth, even for the old —Aeschylus. As some one has said— Came the dawn —of June week, graduation with it's honors and activity and the class of i c 31 are culminating four years of scholarship in their first ven- ture in higher learning. Four short years ago they sat as preps in the scats which they now oc- cupy as seniors. Through four short years they have studied together, learned together, enjoyed success and faced failures—together, and finally comes the end of the high school road. First as shy freshmen, then as struggling sophomores, jubilant jun- iors. and staid seniors they have pass- ed through the successive stages to- ward June week. Anxious parents and interested instructors have watched them pass, as in a moving picture, through four years. They have congratulated them upon their success and consoled and criticised them in their failures. Instructors regarded them not just as the class of '31 but as a large group of young people who were hav- ing an opportunity to receive some of the most beneficial experience of their lives. Young people who had to be scolded, encouraged, and guided—in- dividually. Each one different from the next, stranger reactions, stranger tastes than each of the others, each a study in human intelligence and na- ture. And then there were times for play, athletic events. Dramatic club plays, social affairs, hilarious good times. Each in their place, each rec- ognized from the old all work and no play adage. Whether or not they realize it now, the time will come when they are sure to remember that the high school days were the happiest, n Each in it’s season, fall with school opening and football games; winter and it's social good times and basket ball games; spring with it's outdoor activities; and summer with the per usual vacation. And so as the early summer sea- son. with it’s June week activities approaches, feet tread lighter and hearts beat quicker—in anticipation of the end of the road. Many have trod the same road, followed the same path from prep-dom to graduation. Some have achieved, others failed in the tasks meted to them. Many have excelled in scholarship, class activities, dramatics, athletics and each has the hope of continuing as a leader in the work of life. Whether or not the high school graduate goes to college or begins his working life, there are many chances for lessons. All knowledge is not in books, and contact with life, even for as short a period as a year proves its self to be one of the most essential of lessons. Reality, a lesson not yet included in the curriculum of schools nor taught from books, must be learned. It is taught in the school of hard knocks, where failure and achievement de- pend entirely on the student. To many, success will come and they must learn that— Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend's success without envy —and to profit by the lesson. The power to appreciate the ability of the leader is a lesson learned early, sometimes in high school. The power to over- come envy sometimes never comes. So here’s a toast to the class of 1931—victors at the finale. John Reynolds. Clarabelle Dimmitt Ruth Lovcwell Geraldine McGraw Raymond Smith (Seniors Not Appearing in Panels) Dorothy DuBois Hallabelle Huddleston Florene Robinson Dorothy Wright Robert Freeman Bruce Hallgrcn Clyo Ross Vincent Kennedy 67A U a WAiPS(G.WS FEATUEE j$ cluml Jlasc Now that we are old and wise, Here's a review of our dear young lives, Our childhood days, our high school years, Our dreams and ambitions, our hopes and our fears. BEFORE WE CAME IN Childhood days are full of joy. Never a difficult task, Spending our time by a quiet brook, What good are books, may I ask? Mischievous days in the schoolroom, Putting tacks on teacher's chair, Sashes mysteriously tied to the seats. Jokes done that are really rare. Heck, Johnny's got the measles, Funny spots all over his face. Just try and give him his medicine. Oh! the thought of the taste. Well, well we re through with our grade school days Our dear teachers are all nearly crazy, But we have bigger things ahead of us. The memories we leave behind us won't be so hazy. (jJtbe, 5VGrlU$ WHILE WE ARE HERE September the seventh, the Preps tripped in. And ran through Ye High School' with vigor and vim, Losing their rubbers, the Lost and Found, Sold them at auction for two cents a pound. Arisen then to Sophomores bold. Treating the Freshmen, oh, so cold. In chapel, now. they're down three seats. Say, this is a life that can't be beat. They're Juniors now, it's a serious world. The curtains of life have begun to unfurl. The books, although, are covered with dust. It's the other things that cause the fuss, Hurrah! They're through with their school daze, Their learning is darn near complete, They're about to receive their diplomas, Now to gel out on their feet. GVia AFTER WE RE OUT Four years of terrible torture, Four years of struggle and wear, Four years deprived us of pleasure, Worried and full of despair. Our dreams are now to be realized, Our books we have all thrown away, A position will now overtake us, With our prominence the world we will sway, Dear me, my check book's never straight, I must, to be quite frank, Confess I'm generous with myself But not so with the bank. Maybe you've planned to learn typing, And be a Secretary bright, But maybe some girlie will beat you, 'Cause a Boss likes his Steno' just right. 6 o 67hr. The time ice all love is just to gel out, To get out is to step out' of course, But the morning, oh my dear, The thoughts of deep remorse. Life's so very uncertain, But always I'm sure of one thing. That while I'm in the bathtub, The telephone will ring. When we get out, what a noble phrase, High School is such a bore, But when we're in a fix of this kind, To get out means a darn lot more. My days were all so full of mistakes, It seems I'll always yearn, To have one life to practice on, Then another when I've learned. y _ 0 T O CJhc, ii 3 WAIPSCGilUl G7te ll AiPSfOrlUIS CTJke, . o MvGrins i VOLUME XCVS (Djc %arlu Jicrcccb MAY 15. 1931 Local Boy Makes Good Phillip Pratt, Senior student here showed his brain power at the whippet races. When the dogs were ready to line up, Phillip bet on the rabbit. The prizes offered were a nice brass metal, a plush bathrobe, a box of assorted golf and moth balls, and a 10 year’s subscription to The Mongrel Monthly, a Magazine for Dog lovers. We have not heard yet whether Phil- lip won or not so if you see him, ask him. Letty Lovelorn’s Advice To The Lovesick Dear Miss Lovelorn: I have been kept up many nights lately trying to figure out how I can get a boy friend. Please, could you help me maybe? My question is, should I roll my eyes to the right or to the left? Gertrude Packwood. Ans: Gertrude, this is a complex matter, but in your case, I would start the left eye to the right and the right eye to the left, thus revolving them each one a separate sphere. The effect gotten will so dazzle the man that you will have no fur- ther trouble getting one. My dear Letty: I have searched in vain for my ideal. Maybe you know where I could find a man whom I could love. I am 5 feet 5 inches tall, weigh 115 pounds. I have a very sweet disposition, blond hair and blue eyes. I am a very romantic type. Please’ help me. Maxine Mcncfec. Ans: Maxine, My dear, you arc in a bad way for you arc 2 lbs. under weight. You know the plump girl is the popular one now. Drink MAKUMFAT MALT- ED MILK and you will have no more trouble. Dear Letty: I am 17 years old and am 6 feet tall, have plenty of spending money and a car at my disposal, but my girl has turned me down, please advise me. George Foster. Ans. George dear, I’ll help you change yourself and make you blue no longer. Just send a self addressed envelope to 231 Plum Street, Wellesley, Mass, and a pic- ture (preferably of Ravmon Navarro) and you'll have a little girl friend. LOST The |H ints of some of my jokes— Feature Editor. A set of guaranteed weight reducing scales—Charlotte Drcycr. My temper and patience—E. Huston. My dominating personality—Ray Leach. My common sense—oh well,—Jack Raney. SHATTERED HEARTS A thrilling love story of Dolly Darrel and Tom Bold and their burning passions— by E. Bitter Earsoff, author of “Her Men” and “Her Looney Knight.” Installment IV Synopsis: When Tom Bold came to Cherry Grove to sell his Pushless Thuin Tacks, he met the beautiful Dolly Darrel. He realized she was the only one for him and lie must have this georgeous creature. He learns she is engaged to Oswald Netzel, and also her father is for this marriage be- cause Oswald owned a runabout and three shares of Cities Service. He must not lose however— Now go on with this charming story. Supper over (lie had had onions and black coffee) Tom took his weekly shave and monthly bath and put on his suit. “I don’t look so worse,” he mumbled. “If the Netzel Pretzel tries anything. I’ll just blow my breath in his face and laugh, yes sir, laugh.” With that he strode man- fully out of the house. It was a perfect night. The lustrous gold moon in the cast whose yellow radi- ance was like benediction on a balmy sum- mer evening. As he approached the house, he crept cautiously for he saw his darling Dolly in Netzel's’ arms—yes his Dolly. His manful ire rose within his being. “That Netzel Pretzel,” he snorted as he ran up to them. Netzel—now you get a devil outa here.” Pretzel, undaunted, drew back his fist. Dolly screamed, but Oswald brushed her aside and at the same time dodged a blow from his antagonist. He lunged forward with his right but was caught off guard and thrown some six feet away. Tom was a new man. He rushed over to Dolly, picked her up and carried her to a bench, crushing her in his arms. Now you must wait for the remainder of this thrilling adventure of Dolly and Tom until next week. Miscellaneous I am not responsible for any dates contracted by anyone other than myself. —Louise Booth. Wanted—A big sofa by a man with plush upholstering and steady legs.—C. L. Page. Wanted—A woman with the Gay- nor” complex, so I can be her “Farrell”— Marvin Webbert. Jack Raney— Dearest, could you learn to love me?” Lucille Genochio— Well, I learned to jji cat spinach.” Glhc, fjm $rU§ _ crsy c) cr ho ii 93)W?UP a us ®I]c (Quick mtb 311] c JBeab Now in this column we wish to extend Our thanks to those who helped to the end. L. D. Rambeau—Our Jahn ' Ollier man to whom we turned when sunk 'neath zincs and half tones. A. A. Lubersky—To whom we en- trusted the creation of our cover designs with such beautiful re- sults. Loren Gusman—Who so capably handled our photography. Elmer Wallace and Everett Fisi ier —Who translated the dummy into a legible book. Mr. Douma—For his sympathetic attitude and co-operation in our problems. Miss Geffert—Who so willingly con- tributed artistic aid and anima- tion. Miss Grieder—Who in her more poetic moods, produced for us some delightful poetry. Blake Garner. Nellie Wiegner— Whose names were unintentional- ly omitted from “Stan ' Page. Miss Beemer—And her typists who transcribed our notes. Jack Bowlby, Lucille Genociiio, and Mary Catherine Huston— Who. though not on the Staff, put forth their most sincere efforts to make our advertising section a success. Dorothy Merrill and Margaret McElroy—Who got out and sold Annuals. Miss Otley—Our Staff adviser who was always so patient, so friend- ly, and so eager to make this Argus a success. To her we owe all for her leadership and inspira- tion. But in this colum, ivith deepest regret. We would remind those who seem to for- get. Ti iose Certain Arrogant Seniors— Who seemed to find it impossible to produce their five dollars. Some of Our Highly Advertised Advertising Men—Who could- n’t produce the ads. Then There is—Our chubby friend Frankie, who took his toys and ran away, ’cause we wouldn't play his way. Those Regular Chapels—Which we have not had. Our Dear Senior Class President and Feature Editor—Who were so seemingly wrapped up in each other that the Annual was only a hazy dream. Some of That Original Copy— Which was somewhat of a cross word puzzle. Ye Students—Who, ignoring the signs, festoon our halls with paper. Money—For it’s lack of the “come hither’’ spirit. (No one could ever collect it any how). Our Typewriter—The old thing went on the ’’quit’’ just when copy was coming in at it’s highest speed. Yes Folks—There are very few peo- ple in this morgue column. On the whole every one has worked to their highest degree. Our Chapels—Which were to be regularly on Wednesday but often fell on Thursday, and sometimes even flopped. Oh Dear—I'm running out of razz but I have to fill this column. So—Last but not least—Me for writ- ing such a punk column. Growing Up With Ottumwa The Original Packing Plant of John Morrell Co. at Ottumwa. Built AND OCCUPIED in 1878. Birdseye View of the Packing Plant of John Morrell Co. at Ottumwa, Today. IN 1877 John Morrell Co. began operation of a “pork house’’ in Ottum- wa and a year later built and occupied the first building (shown above) on the site of the present plant. During the fifty-four years in which they have been manufactured in Ottumwa, “Morrell’s Pride” Hams and Bacon have earned a most enviable reputation for uniformly high quality and delicious flavor. All of which has brought added fame to Ottumwa as well as to the House of Morrell. John Morrell 2 SINCH 1827” GENERAL OFFICES OTTUMWA, IOWA LOWENBERG BAKERY BETTER BREAD Our efforts will always be to im- prove the quality of our bread. The finest materials, skilled workmen, and ideal baking conditions enter into the making of Buy Bread From Your Grocer Order by Name—Say Mary Jane T OWENBERG’C Aj 57 Years of Quality Products Have always FOUNTAIN AND LUNCHEON SERVICE HOTEL OTTUMWA DRUG STORE Dinners become Joyous Affairs When they are served with— BATAVIA BRAND Pure Foods Products Sold exclusively by BEN QROTZ 702 West Second St. Phone 374-375 By MODERN METHODS Ottumwa's Largest and Most Modern Soft Water and CRISP Laundry OTTUMWA STEAM LAUNDRY 216 Church Street Graduation Watches WALTER H. McELROY Complete Price Range $9.75 to $75.00 103 N. MARKET Convenient Terms BEST OF MAKES Elgin, Illinois, Hamilton, Gruen, There is only one thing certain Bulova, Westfield about the girl friend SHE WILL LIKE OUR FLOWERS Arnold Jewelry Music Company THE WATCH STORE of Kemble Floral Co. OTTUMWA 122 E. Second St. SAY A QOOD WORD for Your Home Toivn This Space Contributed by The Chamber of Commerce In Your Community At the Source of a Nation’s Strength— ' | 'HE skyscraper metropolis, as well as the merest vil- 1 lage, is nourished by its gas reservoirs. The giant in- dustrial plant and the tiny cottage are equally dependent on gas. This ideal fuel, whether natural or manufactured, supplies, the heat and power that keeps the wheels turning. Thus the gas company has an immense responsibility to the public. We trust that our record of service reveals the extent to which we feel our responsibility.. OTTUMWA GAS COMPANY C. W. LANGDALE John F. Webber I ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Artistic OTTUMWA NATIONAL BANK BLOG. WAL _ PAPER PHONE 4 4 0 19 EAST SECOND ST. ind HANGING ROBERTS ROBERTS House Painting and ATTORNEYS Interior Decorating 105 N. MARKET ST. 2230 East Second Street Ottumwa, Iowa PHONE -«04 Of course we all know— The Well Dressed School Girls are Outfitted By No One but The Latest Dance Steps Whether BALL ROOM, AESTHETIC, ACROBATIC, or TAP Taught by DANCE AND BE F'OPULAR MARY S. McNETT Phone 765 JOIN THE BALLROOM CLASS Valuation VS. Imagination WHEN it comes to Style, How much did it cost?” and How much is it worth? do not mean the same thing. It all depends on where you buy. Some stores deal in illusions, others in merchandise. At this store Style is not a mysterious element for which you must pay extra. It is the inherent qualifications of every garment we sell—something to be taken for granted no matter how low the price. Our prices arc based on valuation not on imagination. ii jotiii n •«AlWAW MOWING SOMETHING NEW«-«- Stop at the Favorite Lunch Room SHOES OF QUALITY Since 1882 BOB THOMPSON'S A SHOEijof fA for that delicious dinner or light-lunch icsivifl Ollumwa.Iowa. DR. H. A. SPILMAN Hofmann Bldg. 103 S. Market St. Phone 377 DR. M. BANNISTER Hofmann Bldg. 103 S. Market St. Phone q 1 DR. W. E. ANTHONY DR. E. B. HOWELL 105 N. Market iQ5 N. Market Phone 345 Phone 163 Dr. C. M. WORK DR. A. E. BASTRON DENTIST DENTIST 218 East Second St. 223 East Main Phone 435 Phone 306 HE1NDEL HUNT ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Suite 4 Phoenix Trust 114 S. Market Phone 616 McNETT, KUHNS BROWN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 110 S. Market St. Ottumwa Stamp Works Supremacy Commands Attention PRINTERS of the ARGUS ANNUAL for TWENTY YEARS HTWENTY years as printers of the A Argus Annual is conclusive proof of the quality work produced in our plant. OUR MOTTO: “Particular Work for Particular People” OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS PRINTERS Stationers and Office Outfitters 217 East Main Street The Particular Young Lady will find her choice in FROCKS WRAPS and MILLINERY among our Selection. net C. E. CROSS Ready-To-Wear SPEED SPRAY AUTO LAUNDRY Washing, Greasing, and Vacuum Cleaning Cars called for and Delivered Second and Washington Phone 553 ITS your personality— the attractive qualities almost indescribable in language—which hold your friends. They will see those qualities—life-like, pleasing in your photogragh made in our studio. Marks Studio i io S. Court St. Phone 4140 J. F. HERRICK Hofmann Bldg. 103 S. Market St. Phone 278 BREMHORST’S GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET 103 and 105 South Court St, Phone 334, 335, 336, 338 Distributors of Briardale—G W G—Tall Corn Brand PURE FOODS Fancy Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Fancy Groceries Those Odd-shaped Bottles which you buy in the High School Cafeteria Drink (SjULfpcffllBottles OTTUMWA (ecq'$$ BOTTLING CO. PHONE 1234 BUICK CADILLAC LA SALLE kr Scientific Dry Cleaner Dealers OTTUMWA’S BEST Abernathy-Buick Co. CLEANERS and DYERS R. B. SWENSON ... Jeweler ... 205 E. Main St. Phone 28 “Earliest With the Latest” “THRIFT,” under the expert tutelage of the J. C. Penney Store is a practical course in Economics. It will show you how you can make your allowance go much farther than even your Dad thinks it should! Summing up the course: you’ll find that you can dress better for every occas- ion if you shop here! The Sweet Girl Graduate ♦ See us about Our Free Greasing Service will be sweeter still if she se- lects her frocks at............ ♦ The Woman’s Shoppe OTTUMWA DIRECT SERVICE STATIONS Our Best Congratulations to the 1931 Graduates of the Ottumwa High School You arc to be sincerely congratulated in your achievement on obtain- ing a diploma from our outstanding Ottumwa High School. However, we might suggest that your goal is only partially attained— that for a bright and happy future—one of success in natural things—that a close and conscientious application to all duties will be the crowning glory of a life reflecting credit on yourselves, your teachers and your parents. Ottumwa iDail? (Tourier Established 1848—now in 83rd year John Huston, Publisher Try one of our Delicious Sundaes Herrick Downs J 01 N. Court St. Ottumwa Hat Shop Newest Spring and Summer Styles The Palace of Sweets A Dandy Place to Eat Fountain Service Light Luncheons Dinners Harper Mclntire Co. Sporls Headquarters 105 E. Main St. COVER your “Bax” with Clothes from the “Rax” of Tailored Merchandise found at “Sax” J. B. SAX COMPANY 206-208 East Main Street GIRLS ! ! Borden Malted Milk for That For that tasty, STYLISH nourishing food drink but Very INEXPENSIVE W. T. McElroy Co. Dress, Coat or Hat, Visit Compliments S. S. KRESGE CO. THE 5c-10c-25c Stores LOUISE FROCK 25c-$1.00 SHOP SMARTEST of the new things are ready now in the apparel and accessory Section. You are cordially invited to come in and see these new “around the clock fashions” and let us help you to se- lect a complete Spring wardrobe for all occasions. T. J. MADDEN Benner Tea Co. Try our Profit Sharing Plan. Thousands have profited by this plan Fresh Roasted Coffees and Peanuts our Specialty Phone 161 112 S. Court St. f soej “The Home of Qood Shoes” Congratulations to the Class of 1931 -Kelley’s Cafe- KELLEY WH1TFORD The Sargent Drug Store ==STUDENT HEADQUARTERS . The Best Drug Store On the Best Corner In the Best City That has the Best High School In the Best State in the Union We Would Like to C-U-B-A customer of the Crystal beauty Sfyoppe. Over Bremer’s Phone 907 207j E. Main Children of today will be leaders of tomorrow Vandello Milk Co. Pasteurized Milk Products Phone 674 1107 E. Main Newest Frocks FOR Summer CHIFFONS. CREPES, ORGANDIES Jacket Frocks SPORTS FASHIONS MODERATELY PRICED $15 - $18 - $25 Dreyers BAILEY TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE L. C. Smith Typewriters All Makes of Portables and Rebuilt Machines Supplies and Service for all makes of Typewriters Phone 1539 225 East Main Street Congratulations'-Class of 1931 NASH'FINCH CO. Fruits Vegetables I ’’HIS book is cased in an S. K. SMITH COVER—a cover that is guaranteed to be satisfactory and is created and SMITHCRAFTED by an organization of craftsmen specializing in the creation and production of good covers. Whatever your cover requirements may be, this organization can satisfy them. THE S. K. SMITH COMPANY 2i} Institute Place Chicago Ol)e 3‘fat t ox Elizabeth Hull J17 S. Coart REEVES AUTO CO. Packard Hudson Straight 8 and Essex NLY by giving Service and Attention do we gain the confidence of our friends. DAGGETT FUNERAL HOME Phone 127 Facials! Hairdressing! Manicuring! With.... Marinello Products Beauty Parlor CHAS. J. CELANIA Brown Lik Shoes Home Made Ice Cream for Men-for Women Made from Cream! Pasturized, Viscalized Cream produced in Wapello County Worlhy of Your Confidence We Pack and Deliver 111 S. Market St. HAGBERG-PETERSON Phone 160 Brown—Shoe Store CHAS.fJ. CELANIA Southern Iowa’s Finest Store Fashion’s Attuned to Young Modems —at prices that are surprisingly modest There's a new dash and smartness—the spirit of this modern age—in our extensive displays of sum- mer fashions for high school and college students. Other domin- ating features are the extreme- ly modest prices, outstandin g quality and workmanship. Young men’s suits and fur- nishings—snappy new styles at most economical prices. Young women’s frocks, coats and accessories accentu- ating every new fashion note —irresistably low priced. BE CAREFUL! - Play SAFETY FIRST when driving and when yon buy YOUR CLOTHINQ : : REST ASSURED WHEN YOU BUY HERE IT WILL LOOK RIQHT! IT WILL FIT RIQHT! CRAMBLIT POLINQ Men’s Clothing LET THE- LAUNDRY —DO IT The way of the Modern Housewife Phone 59 Dry Cleaners Dyers owa ft earn faundru Rug Cleaners Hatters Hofmann Drug Co. cA Drug Store You Can Patronize With Confidence Hofmann Building Second and Market Phone 70 Compliments of Quality Grocery BUD HALLBERG Phone 487 IOWA CAFE 124 EAST SECOND STREET It’s the Smart and unusual watch you would like to have. These and countless other inexpensive gifts at COTTONS 103 E. SECOND STREET John R. Cotton James Brodie We are prepared to take care of your clothing wants in new and different ideas HUB CLOTHIERS 560 PHONE FOR QUALITY DRY CLEANING PHONE 560 THE WARDROBE CLINT ADLER “Kleeners who Kleen” TILLOTSON PRINTING “Anything That Wears Ink” PHONE 681 120 East Third Street OTTUMWA, IOWA One of Ottumiva’s Leading Institutions LESTER JAY FUNERAL HOME 120 N. COURT STREET Always A Good Show at the PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX OTTUMWA AND RIALTO THEATRES The Home of Diversified Entertainment to Fit Every Purse. Compliments of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. H. F. DARBYSHIRE, Mgr. Attend All High School Activities! SAVE by buying A YEAR BOOK Compliments .. of... Fuhs Bottling Works JOHN FUHS Phone 1583 Party Favors and School Decorations School Record Books Line-A-Day Books Fountain Pens Eversharp Pencils Parks Drug Store CSk To}T Shop VMl UNIVtftSAl CAP Style— THAT GETS ATTENTION The New Ford BRISTOW MOTOR CO. Ford Dealers of Ottumwa, Iowa 224-226 W. Second St. After High School— Take a Business Course, including Civil Service, at the Iowa Success School, Ottumwa. This school is fully accredit- ed by the N. A. of A. C. S. Iowa Success School Ottumwa, Iowa LARGOMARCINO-GRUPE CO. Ideal Ice Cream Cousins’ oMen’s Shop We Style Center Next Time! CENTRAL DRUGS Soda and Lunch You’re at your girl's house and the Davenport rests easy, see Perfect Prescription Service if it isn't from Yellow Cab and Western Union SAUL-EDMUNDS Free Delivery Service Furniture Worth Living With” Opposite the Ballingall Hotel Gifts That Last J. J. PELMULDER Jeweler 231 E. Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa WE RECOMMEND “Golden Rod” and “Mamma’s Choice” FOOD PRODUCTS Samuel Mahon Co. Wholesale Grocer and Coffee Roaster OTTUMWA, IOWA T? Wt offer you a finesse in art and reproductions created through conscientious set nee, and in- spired by a genuine desire to distribute the best Tie JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Pbttegrespben. Artius and Mains ({Fine Prinum: Platts fir BLuk tin, Csttrs 817 V. Washington Dlvd., Chicago THIS ANNUAL CNORAVCO OV JAMN 6 OLLIER .s' ; ip ■.('x'.VV'V- MS: