Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1945 volume:

— - ■ — Jean Wingate and Ruth Edgington in Sewing class. Bob Smith in Vocational Machine Shops. oJUl ZZJUj aj(Ji sAA QJL $ joJk doov liS . wqjuu rrr - ' Throughout the school year we have learn- ed to work and play together. Every student has benefited from his own opportunity to car- ry out this theme. In our book we have at- tempted to present the work and the play of each student in 0. II. S. 10 Bulldogs blocking; Ferguson on the loose. Real teamwork! Miss Bcrnau's gym class—Margo Jones. Patty Brockway, Norma Lyons, Betty Ellen Price, Beverly Johnson. When we thus portray the student and see the results of both his academic and non- academic activities, we are, in reality, present- ing the theme of the school itself: students at work and students at play. A- Jr assi ng student seldom future. tkrougk kis muck loved kalis of O. H. S., tke kigk sckool realizes tke great kearing kis kigk sckool life kas upon kis It is wlnle yet in kigk sckool tkat tke student kegins to understand in part tke definite need for co-operation among fellow men. As ke progresses tkrougk tke different grades, meeting tke many people, and studying tke wide variety of sukjects offered, tke student is gradually tempered to meet tke outside world. orking togetker in a friendly manner is tke very foundation of tkese United States and is tke factor wkick determines tke success or failure of our democracy. Witk tliis as an ultimate goal, our sckool kas set kefore tke student kody an excellent curriculum directed ky a staff of expert teackers in a sincere e ffort to prepare tke student for kis part in tke future of America. Tke student realizes tins as lie under- takes tke governing of Ins sckool and tke enforcement of laws set up ky lnmself and all otker students witkin tke sckool. Tke friendly co-operation existing among tke faculty and students is definite proof tkat as ours is 1 boun d to succeed. It is now up to lnmself for kis future success. tke students and ketween a sckool program suck tke student to prepare ° ' M T T STUDENTS AT WORK Board of Education Faculty Cafeteria Engineers . Classes Seniors Juniors Sophomores Noon typists “in line third period at the cafeteria ...Bob Bainbridge and Errett Parrish run the press Students at the board, hard at work......Terry Harper, as he recites in History Class...Art Class, sketching....Mrs. James smiles for the camera. Pace 11 Mrs. M. L. Lawrence, G. W. Loerke. S. G. Rickard, C. D. Evans, Supt. Doumn, Walter McLain, H. V. Wilson, H. E. Wing. L. A. Reedquist BOARD OF EDUCATION The foundation of each student's school success, if traced to the beginning, will be found in the efforts put forth by the Board of Education. The seven members of the board are Mrs. Matt Lawrence, Harold Wil- son, Charles Evans, Dr. Gerald Loerkc, Sam Rickard, Dr. Harry Wing, and Lawrence Reedquist. The general public, in electing the Board of Education, knows very little concerning the work and time spent by the participants, in making the Ottumwa schools among the finest institutions of learning in the state of Iowa. The officers elected within the board are Mrs. Matt Lawrence, president; Harold Wilson, vice-president. The secretary, Wal- ter McLain, and the treasurer, Arthur Traut- wein, not members, are appointed by the board and elected by the people respectively. Some of the many important duties of the Board of Education include the appoint- ment of the following committees by the president: the personnel committee—Dr. Gerald Loerke, chairman; Harold Wilson, and Charles Evans; purchasing committee Harold Wilson, chairman; Sam Rickard, and Dr. Gerald Loerke; finance and insur- ance committee—Sam Rickard, chairman; Charles Evans and Lawrence Reedquist; athletic field committee—Dr. Harry Wing, chairman; and Lawrence Reedquist. Mrs. Lawrence is also chairman of the building committee. Under her supervision, each member of the Board oversees the functions of certain Ottumwa schools. The election of a school superintendent and the hiring of teachers and custodians are also uppermost in the work of the board members. Although this Board of Education at times seems to be “dull and uninteresting to most “teen-agers, they do respect their Page 12 Behind the scenes Mrs. Lawrence, President Mrs. Matt Lawrence, an out- standing personality known to Ol- tumwans as a prominent leader in civic activities, now holds the position ns the first woman president of the Board of Education. Her friendly and gracious manner of presiding over meetings develops unity among her co-workers, enabling goals to be suc- cessfully won. June Clouse, Miss Jones, Sec'y McLain at the Board Office Supt. Douma In connection with the Board of Education, an office is maintained for the pur|H)Sc of direct- ing some of the secretarial duties of the board. These working in the office, per- forming efficient and de- pendable service for the welfare of the school system, arc Clair Jones, superintendent's s c c r e- tary; June Clouse, office secretary; and Emmaline Weeks. The regulation and controlling of teach- ers' and custodians' pay- rolls, book keeping, and general office work sum- marize the tasks of this loyal office staff. work in many ways. Through this office are issued many work permits, enabling students to occupy part time jobs. The efforts of the Board of Education to better our schools deserve everyone's approval. The main reason for the success of Ot- tumwa's growing public school system is the work of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Frank W. Douma. Mr. Douma has held this position for eight years. During this period it has been his duty to co-ordinate the work of all the schools so that they will fulfill the state requirements. Along with his work with the Ottumwa schools he is a member of the State Board of Control of Athletics, and the North Central Association of high schools and colleges. Another man who has an important position in the operation of the schools is the secretary of the board, Mr. Walter McLain. Besides keeping an accurate record of all board proceedings, he also has charge of the maintenance department. This includes the handling of the insurance carried by the schools, securing the many supplies and sports equipment that is needed, and any other business or financial transactions that might arise. Under the guidance of these people, Ot- tumwa schools will continue to rank among the best. Pace 13 J. Van Antwerp L. King L. Bristow F. Burrish E. Davis R. Day S. Aas H. Cox C. Dayton C. Alton D. Creswcll M. Eighme V. Bcrnau L. Crozicr C. Enoch K. Brady A. Danielson F. Fast J. F. VAN ANTWERP—Principal. B. A.. M. A., Hanover College, University of Iowa. LOIS M. KING Assistant Principal. Dean of Girls, Argus Annual Adviser. B. A., Grinncll College. SELiMA AAS—Glee Clubs, Mixed Chorus. B. M., University of Kansas. C. E. ALTON—Biology. B. S., Illinois Stale Teach- ers' College. VIDA BERNAU Girls’ Physical Education, G. A. A., Pep and Student Assemblies. B. S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers' College. KATHRYN BRADY—English. B. A.. University of Iowa. LEONARD W. BRISTOW—Printing. Iowa Wes- leyan College. FLORENCE BURRISH English, Publications’ Cri- tic. B. A., University of Iowa. HELEN COX—Clothing. Hi-Tri. B. A.. University of Iowa. DORRIS CRESWELL—Typing, Jr. Business Train- ing, Argus News. B. A., Coe College, University of Iowa. L. Z. CROZIER Physics, Aeronautics. Public Ad- dress System. B. A., Washington and Jefferson. ARLENE DANIELSON- -English, Speech. Drama- tic Club, Players' Club. B. A., M. A., St. Olaf Col- lege, University of Iowa. ELIZABETH DAVIS—History, Counsellor. B. A.. Grinncll College. ROSCOE DAY—Biology, Golf. B. A.. M. S., Fletcher College, University of Iowa. CLEVELAND DAYTON—Band. MARIETTA EIGHME Art, Art Club. Sophomore Class Adviser. B. A., University of Iowa. CLARA B. ENOCH—English, Torch Club. B. A.. University of Iowa. FLORENCE FAST—History, Junior Class Adviser, Cafeteria Cashier. B. A.. University of Nebraska. Page 14 I. Gallnnar V. Hahn L. Ham lev E. Huston O. Huston IRENE GALLANAR—Librarian, Librarians' Club. B. A., Iowa State Teachers' College. V. W. HAHN—Machine Shop. B. S., Iowa State Teachers' College. LAURENCE HAMLEY—Spanish, Speech, Spanish Club, Declam, Debate. B. A., Ripon College. I. James E. Jamison A. Johnson C. N. Johnson EDNA B. HUSTON—English, Head of English De- partment. B. A., Carthage College, University of Iowa. OLA E. HUSTON-—History, Head of Social Science Department. B. A., M. A., Carthage College, Uni- versity of Illinois. ISABEL JAMES—English. B. A., Coe College. ESTHER JAMISON—English, Sr. Counsellor. B. A. , Grinnell College. ADOLPH JOHNSON—English, Boys' Swimming. B. A., Lake Forest College. C. N. JOHNSON—Mathematics, Counsellor. B. A., Gustavus Adolphus College. Page 15 FACULTY 1945 CLARE KASISCHKE—Home Economics, Home Ec- onomics Club. B. S., Iowa State College. AGNES KITTLESON -History, Economics, Coun- sellor. M. A., University of Iowa. FRED MAASDAM -Boys’ Physical Education, Ass't Coach, Intramural, Pep and Student Assemblies. B. S., Parsons College. KATHRYN MAASDAM Business Training, Office Training, Retail Selling, Pep and Student Assemblies. B. A., Parsons College. ROSE MILLER Mathematics, Student Council. B. A., M. A., Iowa Stale Teachers' College. Univer- sity of Iowa. DON NEWELL—-Athletics, Boys' Physical Educa- tion, Pep and Student Assemblies. B. S., Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa, Colorado State Col- lege. TERESA NYE—English, Latin, Counsellor. B. A.. Penn College. GLENN OSBORNE Mechanical Drawing, Chair- man of Entertainment Committee. B. A., Univer- sity of Iowa. C. L. PAGE—Industrial Arts. B. S., M. A., Parsons College, Colorado State College. GAIL PAGE—Civics. B. S., Parsons College. OCEA RAWLINGS—English. B. A.. University of Nebraska. RUTH ROTH—Social Sciences, History, Senior Class Adviser. B. A., University of Iowa. W. A. ROZEBOOM—Bookkeeping, Junior Business Training, School Treasurer. B. A., Hope College. MARIE SCHICK—History. B. A., Iowa Wesleyan. WALDO E. SCOT T—Orchestra. B. S.. Drake, American Orchestral Society. LaRue SOWERS—Mathematics, Jr. Business 'Train- ing. B. A.. Iowa Wesleyan. ETHEL STANDING—Normal Training. History, F. T. A. B. A., M. A., Penn College, University of Iowa. A. F. TALLMAN—Physics, Chemistry. B. S., Uni- versity of Oklahoma. C. Kasischkc A. Kitlleson F. Maasdam K. Maasdam R. Miller D. Newell T. Nyc G. Osborne C. L. Page G. Page 0. Rawlings R. Roth W. Rozcboom M. Schick W. Scott L. Sowers E. Standing A. lallman Pace 16 E. W. TIEDE- Commercial Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Business Manager, Athletics. B. S., Iowa Wesleyan. PAUL TROEGER—Biology, Agriculture, Garden Club. B. S., M. A., Iowa State College, Columbia University. ELMA VACUA Mathematics, Geography, Coun- sellor. B. A., Iowa State Teachers’ College. ELIZABETH VER HEUL—History, Latin. B. A.. Central College. KAYE WENSEL Girls’ Physical Education, Shark Club. B. A., Grinncl! College. MYLDRED WILSON—Typing Stenography, Com- mercial Club. B. A., University of Iowa. IDA BLANCHE McCARROLL—Secretary to Prin- cipal. B. F. A., Stephens College, University of Missouri. EVELYN EATON—Registrar. Augustana College, Grinncll College. Page 17 Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Bottorff, Mrs. Boland, Mrs. Wells CAFETERIA Students and teachers entering the noisy cafeteria at twelve noon probably don't re- alize the thought and work that have been done in the preparation of their meals. On the average two hundred fifty people pur- chase a hot, wholesome meal each day. Stu- dents who bring their lunches from home also have the privilege of eating in the cafeteria, which being quite large, seats over five hun- dred. Although the cafeteria is run on a non profit-basis, it has never gone in the red . This is undoubtedly due to Mrs. Thompson's capable management. Last year the cafeteria had between three and four hundred dollars to its credit after the overhead had been paid. Mrs. Thompson plans the meals, orders all food stuffs and keeps the books. Due to the wartime re- strictions it takes more careful planning to obtain all the necessities and still serve nu- tritious meals. Thus management of the cafeteria is a huge responsibility. At the end of each month. Miss King checks the books and Mr. Rozeboom audits them. Mrs. A. 0. Thompson, the manager, has been employed by the Ottumwa High School for twenty-two years. The assistant man- ager is Mrs. Marie Bottorff, who has eleven years of service to her credit. This year to help take care of the increased patronage of the cafeteria, Mrs. Boland has been added to the cooking staff. Miss Florence Fast, one of the world history teachers of O. I I. S., is the very capable cashier. At six-thirty in the morning the cooks start work. Mrs. Bottorff makes all the pastry besides helping with the main part of the meal. At noon usually six high school students wash dishes. In this way they earn their dinners; however the noon hour is not long enough for the stu- dents to do all of the dishes, so Mrs. Thomp- son and Mrs. Bottorff stay until nearly three o’clock cleaning and doing the unfinished tasks. Until this year high school girls have helped, but demands from outside sources have taken the usual supply of kitchen help from the student body. Girls from Adams have filled the vacancies. The cafeteria provides ample accomodations for the an- nual Junior Carnival, and the club parties. Page 18 ENGINEERS To the maintenance staff of the Ottum- wa High School, the student body of O.H.S. owe a salute. The work done by these en- gineers might be classed as the backbone of the school. Each morning they start out by unlocking doors, turning on the many lights, opening lockers for students who for- get their keys, and doing many other duties. Often many things happen to disrupt their daily schedules. For instance, there are sixty-eight telephones, fifty-nine bells and sixty clocks which must be kept in perfect running order. Every day all of the halls and the one hundred sixty-one rooms, which represent a total of one hundred seventy- five thousand, four hundred thirty square feet of floor space, must be swept. Probably the most important of their work is the oper- ation of the heating units and various motors. Forty-six of these electric motors arc needed in the operation of the school mechanism, while three, one hundred and fifty horse- power boilers must be operated to heal all of the rooms of both the Adams and High School. Students and fans do not realize the significant part this staff plays during the sport seasons. Football season finds the custodians in charge of Schaefer Field. Be- sides keeping the field house in order, the electric scoreboard must be manipulated and the field marked for use. This also includes all games played by other teams at the stadium. Basketball season also means extra work. Before each game, the floor must be cleaned and the seating capacity arranged. The school board hires one man who is the engineer of all the public schools. Mr. Leslie Thompson holds this position, and it is his co-operation with the engineers of the various Ottumwa schools that keeps the system running smoothly. Heading the twelve members of the O.H.S. staff is the chief engineer, Mr. Mier, who has worked at the high school for eighteen years. The first assistant is Mr. Wilkinson who has held his position for eight years. Pace 19 SENIOR ADVISER MISS ROTH To Miss Ruth Roth, the senior class adviser, we owe many thanks, for it was with her constant guidance that our class attained many successes in all it undertook—the many dances and parties in our junior and senior years. It is with deep regret that we see our class association with Miss Roth fade into the past. We hope that we have fulfilled her every desire for us as a class, and we know that we have thoroughly enjoyed our work with her. She has given us her understand- ing; we, in turn, give her our sincere ap- preciation. Page 20 Jim McClure, President Jim Kitts, Vice-president Marjorie Stoltz, Secretary Dick McKelvey, Treasurer SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS At this time the senior class of O.H.S. is about to bit! a sac! farewell to the fond memories of high school life. As is the case of all senior classes, ours has held and enjoyed that certain prestige known only to a gradu- ating group. It is with regret that we leave the halls and class rooms of O.H.S. for des- tinations yet unknown. It is said that one's best years are those spent in high school; this is true from both the standpoint of pleasure and education. It is here that the foundation of our citizenship is laid. It is here also that we take pride in the honors received for extra curricular activities. Looking back to the highlights of our entire four years in high school we recall memories of such events as The Road to Freedom , the brilliant production which followed the course of our country's history to its present-day democracy; the various operettas and plays; each year's Homecom- ing; the traditional Junior Class Carnival; and in conclusion the Senior Prom, the Junior-Senior Prom, and the Senior as- sembly. Watch us work and watch us strive, we're the class of'45 has been our class yell and just how well we have carried out the meaning of those words may be seen from our records from year to year. In the realm of sports we have come through with flying colors; the Dramatic Club has discovered and put to use the talent of various seniors; and in similar ways each member has helped to form the class as it stands today. There is a great solemnity attached to the receiving of our diplomas as we pass through the last phase of our high school years. Especially with world conditions as they are at the present we need even a more complete education than in recent years. It will be up to us and the classes coming after to settle the problems arising from this great conflict. Our knowledge and the wisdom we employ in these matters is going to be of prime importance to the fol- lowing generations—not only of the United States but also foreign nations. It is our hope that the present under- classmen as well as newcomers to O.H.S. will recall some phases of our years' activities and that perhaps our achievements will spur them on to equal success. Page 21 Shirley Adcock Barbara Allen Keith Allen Gene Allender Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Reserve 2-3 Argus News 3 Argus News Dramatic Club Spanish Club Band 2-3-4 2-3-4 3-4 4 Afton H. S. O. H. S. 2 1-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Torch Club 4 George Alton Martha Alton John Archer Ramona Areingdale Band 2-3 4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Bus. Mgr. Annual 4 Torch Club 4 Band Orchestra Librarians' Club Torch Club 2-3-4 2-3-4 3-4 3-4 Mixed Chorus Intramural 1-2 4 Reserve 2-3 V. Pres. Art Club 3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Argus News 1 Guelda Argo Dick Armstrong Glen Artman Betty Bachman Librarians' Club 3-4 Basketball Football Hi-Y Torch Club 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4 2-3-4 4 Reserve 3 Roberta Jean Bailey Rose Marie Baker Vivian Bales Ruth Bankson Band 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Band G. A. A. 1-2-34 2-5 Glee Club Mixed Chorus 2-3 1 Glee Club 1 Mixed Chorus 2 Hi-Tri 3 Torch Club 4 Page 22 W KJ Huold Barton, Jr. Intramural I-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Art Club 2 Football 4 Robert Bates Intramural 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3 Football I Donald Belger Scc'y Class 1 Glee Club 1-2-3 Annbtta Binger Glee Club 2-3 Reserve 2-3 Art Club 2 Evelyn Blanchard George Boone. Jr. Wayne Bowen Goldie Maxine Box Reserve 2-5 Football 1-2-3-4 Intramural 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Track 1-2-3-4 Reserve 1-2-3 Hi-Tri 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Track 3-4 F. T. A. Pres. 4 Boys’ Quartette 2-3-4 Colleen E. Bradwell Patty Bremhorst Albert Brody Jerome A. Brown Mystic H. S. 1 Shark Club 2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Grand Rapids H. S. 1-2 0 H. S. 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Orchestra 3 0. H. S. 3-4 G. A. A. 5 Reserve 2-3 Band 3-4 Pres. Shark Club 4 Orchestra 3-4 Bou Brown Winifred Brownlee Harold Bruch Herbert Bruch Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Intramural 3-4 Reserve 3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 2-3-4 Reserve 3-4 Life Saving 3-4 Debate Club 2 Debate Club 1-2 Life Saving 4 Printing Club 2 Glee Club 1 Latin Club 1-2 Pace 23 Carol Jean Bruns Spanish Clui� 3-4 Latin Club 2 Reserve 2 Warren Buchholz Intramural 1-2-3-4 Reserve 3-4 Lowell Burgason Mixed Chorus 1-2 Reserve 5-4 Intramural 4 Don Byrd Burlington H. S. 1-2 O. H. S. 3-4 Band 3-4 Orchestra 3-4 Edna Mae Cal DWELL Ruth Carr Mary Cassat Ronald Chandler Commercial Club 3-4 Pres. Hi-Tri 4 Hi-Tri 2-3-4 Denver H. S. 1-2 Hi-Tri 3-4 Commercial Club 4 G. A. A. 3 0. H. S. 3-4 Reserve 2-3 Librarians' Club 4 Librarians' Club 4 Reserve 3 Argus News 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Alyce Arlene Clark Patricia Click Wilma Jean Clouse Frederick Cobler Hi-Tri 3-4 Debate Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-3 Intramural 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 2-3 Vocal Groups 2-3-4 Art Club 2 Reserve 1 -2-3-4 Reserve 4 N. F. L. 3-4 Mixed Chorus 2 Commercial Club 4 Torch 4 Curtis K. Cochell Elizabeth Coday Phil Crable Barbara Crane Centerville H. S. 1-2 Glee Club 2-3 Intramural 1 -2-3-4 iMixed Chorus 2-5 0. H. S. 3-4 Reserve 2 Reserve 1-2 Band 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2 Pace 24 Dorothy Cravens Glee Club 1-3-4 Reserve 2-5 G. A. A. 4 Commercial Club 4 Jack Davis Football 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Players' Club 3-4 Hi-Y 4 Don Deburn Intramural 3-4 Reserve 3-4 Dick Dodds Band 1-2-3-4 Intramural 2-5-4 Reserve 2 Garden Club 2 Richard K. Crowe Mixed Chorus 1-2-5 Mkkrim. Davis Band 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 5-4 Football 1 Reserve 3 Carl Deitch Intramural 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Reserve 2-5 Lawrence E. Doolin Deciam 1-2-3-4 Orchestra I-2-3-4 Debate Club 3-4 Track 2-5-4 Bettye ). Danielson Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4 Operettas 2-5-4 Latin Club 1-2 Players' Club 3-4 Kathleen Day Home Ec. Club 3-4 Reserve 1 -4 Saralee Desper Student Council 2-3-4 Argus News 3-4 Class Officer 1-3 Torch 4 Millicent Doup Glee Club 1-2 G. A. A. 1 Hi-Tri 3 Dean Davis Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4 Life Saving 2-3 Players' Club 4 Exchange Editor-News 4 Dorothy Dayton Hi-Tri 3-4 G. A. A. 1-2 Reserve 1 -2 Commercial Club 4 Mildred Dietrich Long Beach H. S. 2-3 O. H. S. 1-4 David Dyer Intramural 3-4 Page 25 Donai.d Eakins Reserve 2-3-4 Dorothy Encstrom Argus News 3-4 Spanish Club 5-4 Hi-Tri 2-3 Commercial Club 4 Willis G. Farrington Football 1-2-3-4 Intramural 2-5-4 Reserve 2-5 Hi-Y 4 Owen Fuqua Reserve 2-3 Hi-Y 4 Football 4 Vernon A. Eaton Glee Club 2 Reserve 2 John Erland Intramural 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3-4 Willard Vernon Fern Reserve 2-3-4 Argus News 3-4 Dan Galky Karl William Ellis Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Road to Freedom 2 Harold Euber Reserve 2 Janet Fiedler Reserve 2-3-4 Shark Club 2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3-4 Art Club 4 Delories Garland Fresno. Calif. H. S. 2 0. H. S. 1-3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 Dramatic Club 5-4 Leda Ellis Williamson H. S. 1 0. H. S. 2-3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Steve Fairbanks Reserve 1-3-4 Cheer Leader 2 Band 1 Debate Club 1 Norlan Forbes Band 2-3-4 Mary Garrett Hi-Tri 3-4 Glee Club 2-5 Commercial Club 4 Page 26 Runv Alice Garrison Charlene Lee Geifman Ted Gili.es Gene Glasgow Glee Clul 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Argus News 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Office Helper Spanish Club 3-4 Debate Club 2-3-4 Players' Club 5-4 Commercial Club 4 3 Torch Club 3-4 Quill Scroll 1 orch Club 3-4 Argus News Editor 4 Players' Club 3-4 4 Norma Gonterman Nadine Grandia Barbara Greenlee Laurel Jean Greenlee Glee Club 1-2-3 Librarians’ Club 3-4 Glee Club 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 F. T. A. 3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 G. A. A. 3 G. A. A. 3 Home Ec. Club 2 Usher 3-4 Reserve 4 Hi-Tri 3 Commercial Club 4 Marjorie Greenwood Geraldine Grinstead Peggy Grinstead Jack Guest Argus News 2-3-4 Reserve 3-4 Hi-Tri 1-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Glee Club 2-5 Spanish Club 4 Vice Pres. Players' 4 Mixed Chorus 3 Reserve 3 Road to Freedom 1 Torch Club 4 Commercial Club 4 Betty J. Guthrie Paul Hagglund Bob Hall Robert T. Hal I.ER Glee Club 1 -2-5-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Intramural 1 -2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Intramural 3-4 Intramural 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 1 Ili-Y 2-3-4 Reserve 3 Motion Pic. Crew 2-3-4 F. T. A. Vice Pres. 4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Players' Club 3-4 Page 27 Mary Elizabeth Halpin Hugh Hamley Helen Louise Hancock Marcene Harl Glee Club 1-3 Band 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Reserve 1 -2-3 Mixed Chorus 2 Orchestra 2-3-4 Art Club 2 Reserve 3 Hi-Y 3-4 G. A. A. 3 Argus Annual 4 Sam Harper, J«. Betty Harvey Virginia Lee Hazen Bette Heather Mixed Chorus 2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Players' Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 N. F. L. 3-4 Debate Club 3-4 Reserve 3 Cheer Leader 3-4 Art Club 2 T orch 4 Jean Hecker Marilla Hendricks Betty R. Hiatt Bob Hill Argus Annual 3-4 Wapello H. S. 2 Moravia H. S. 1 Intramural 2-3-4 Shark Club 2-3-4 0. H. S. 1-3-4 0. H. S. 2-3-4 Reserve 2-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 G. A. A. 3-4 Glee Club 2 Spanish Club 3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Reserve 4 Avis Hinerman Harry Hopwood Henrietta Howe Anna Hull Martinslown, Mo. H. S. 1 Librarians' Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Mixed Chorus 1 -2-5 0. H. S. 2-3-4 Intramural 1 Debate Club 3-4 G. A. A. 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Reserve 3 Art Club 2 Page 28 Esther Marik Hull Dwayne Humphrey Nina J. Johnson Norma Johnson Glee Club 2-3 Intramural 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Argus News 3-4 Reserve 3-4 Reserve 1-3-4 Reserve 1 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Art Club 1 Hi-Tri 3 Dramatic Club 2-3 Ad Mgr., News 4 Harold B. Jones Marshall Jones Richard Jones Patricia Joy Intramural 3-4 Reserve 1-2-3-4 Football 2-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Reserve 4 Band Argus News Dramatic Club Torch 2-3-4 2-3-4 2-3-4 4 Boh Kaufman Mary M. Keasi.ing Twila Kekver Elaine King Intramural 1- Reserve 1 - Class Scc'.y Sound System 2-3-4 2-3-4 2 4 Reserve 1-2-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Intramural Reserve G. A. A. 2-3-4 2 3 Jimmie Kitts Dorothy Jean Knox Lois Kreiner Beverly Lang Football Hi-Y Torch Argus News 3-4 4 4 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 2-3-4 High School Night 2-3 Argus Annual 2-3-4 Student Council 2-3-4 Torch Club 5-4 Office Helper 2 Reserve I Page 29 Richard Larsen Betty Lasley Evelyn Lathrop Robert Lau Intramural 5-4 Reserve 5-4 Glee Club Hi-Tri Reserve Commercial Club 2-5 5-4 4 4 Band 1-2-5-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-5-4 Operettas 2-5-4 Christmas Pageant 5-4 Vienna. III. H. S. 0. H. S. Rosemary Lewis Joyce Linder Bod Loerke Arlene Long Hi-Tri 2-5 Glee Club 2-5 Reserve 5 Mixed Chorus I- Dramatic Club 1- Debate Club Commercial Club 2-5-4 2-5-4 4 4 Dramatic Club 1-2-5-4 Players' Club 2-5-4 Hi-V 2-5-4 Pres. Players' 4 Glee Club Argus Daily Commercial Club Hi-Tri Richard Lundeen Betty McBride Darrell E. McCarty Donna McCarty Hi-Y 5-4 Glee Club 2-5-4 Courier Debate 2 Reserve 5-4 Argus News Editor 4 Commercial Club 4 V. P. Commercial Club 4 James McClure Basketball 1-2-5-4 St. Council 2-5-4 Class Pres. 2-5-4 Torch Club 4 Norma McConnell Bloom field H. S. 1-2 O. H. S. 5-4 Spanish Club 5-4 F. T. A. 5-4 Patty M. McConnell Glee Club 1-2-5 Reserve 5 Mary E. McCune Glee Clui� 1-2 Office Helper 5-4 Mixed Chorus 2 Art Club 4 Pace 50 JO 4 . C l William V. McDowell Band 1-2-3-4 Jeane M. Mac Kbnzie Glee Club 2-3 Hi-Tri 2-3 Reserve 3 Charles McElroy Football 2-3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Life Saving 3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 Jean Martin Mixed Chorus 3-4 Hi-Tri 2-3 Art Club 4 Richard D. McKelvby Football 2-3-4 Student Council 2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Torch Club 3-4 Lois Helen Marts Hi-Tri 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Commercial Club 4 Ron ny McNamer Art Club 1 -2-3-4 Players Club 2-3-4 N. F. L. 3-4 Thespians 4 Gene R. Meadows Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Debate Club 3 Road to Freedom 1 Donna Joy Meisters Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 5-4 Latin Club 2 Reserve 2 Edwin Mendenhall, Jr. Mixed Chorus 2 Spanish Club 4 Dramatic Club 3 Icel M. Metcalf Glee Club 2-3 Hi-Tri 3 Alvin Moore Intramural 2-5-4 Reserve 2-3 Band 2 Rex Moore Band 2-3-4 June Morrell Wayne E. Mosier Audrey M. Munn Band 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club Hi-Tri 1-2-3 Basketball 2-3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Cheer} Leader Reserve Pace 31 to Dahune Munson Don Murphy Wayne Murray John David Myers Bonaparte H. S. 1-2 Reserve 4 Intramural 1-2-4 Intramural 2-5-4 0. H. S. 3-4 F. T. A. 3-4 Intramural 4 Mixed Chorus 1 Track 4 Reserve 3 Lawrence Myers Aletiia Napier Allan Napier Wayne Naumann Intramural 2 Art Club 2-3-4 Debate Club 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Dramatic Club 5-4 Glee Club 2-3 Players' Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Band 3-4 Keith Nelson Weldon L. Nickerson Max Norman Carl Olson Reserve I-2-3-4 Tuscon, Arise. H. S. 3 Intramural 1-2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Intramural 2-3-4 0. H. S. 1-2-4 Reserve 2-3 Intramural 2-3-4 Football 2 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Argus News 3-4 Bessie M. Or.man Madelon Overturf Myrtle Owen John Palmer Glee Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Commercial Club 3-4 Student Mgr. 2-3 Mixed Chorus 4 Home Ec. Club 3 Hi-Tri 3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3 G. A. A. 2 Librarians' Club 4 Intramural 4 Reserve 4 G. A. A. 1 Reserve 2 Pack 52 Gus Pappaducas Errett Parrish Maxine Payne Virginia M. Peck Mixed Chorus 2-3 Intramural 3 Glee Club 1-2-3 G. A. A. 3 Reserve 3 Reserve 4 Intramural 4 Frances Pettigrew Bill Pettijohn Gene Phillippe Sidney Poling Band 2-3-4 Intramural 1-2-3-4 Reserve 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-5-4 Reserve 2-5-4 Sound System 3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Argus Annual 3-4 High School Nile 5 Hi-Y 4 Debate 5-4 Golf 1-2-3-4 Torch Club 4 Dramatic Club 1 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Betty Ellen Price Eva Jean Proctor Madeline Prosser Naomi Pumroy Glee Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-5 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Cl ub 2-3-4 G. A. A. 4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Glee Chd 2-3 Reserve 3 Reserve 2 Debate Clul 3-4 Home Ec. Club 3 G. A. A. 3 Treas. Com. Club 4 Jack Randolph Richard Ratka James Gordon Reel Jeanne Renfrew Reserve 3 Hi-Y 3-4 Onicc Helper 2-3 Student Manager 3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Page 53 4� . Fern Adell Rhoda Bill Richards Lucille Roberts Christine E. Rouinson Glee Club 1-2-5 Art Club 4 Intramural 1-2-5-4 Hi-Y 5-4 Reserve 5 Cheer Leader Argus News Players’ Scc’y Torch Club 5-4 5-4 4 4 Glee Club Reserve G. A. A. 2-5-4 1-4 5 Doris Robinson Betty J. Ross Phyllis Ross Helen L. Roth Players’ Club 2-5-4 N. F. L. 2-5-4 Argus News 5-4 Treas. Dramatic Club 4 Glee Club Commercial Chib Mixed Chorus Art Club 1-5 4 2 4 Glee Club 1 Commercial Club Hi-Tri G. A. A. -2-5 5-4 5-4 1 Glee Club G. A. A. Commercial Club 2-5 5-4 4 Bill Rozbboom George B. Russell Julia Ann Russell Bette D. Rutherford Orchestra 1-2-5-4 Debate 2-5-4 Declam 5-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Intramural 1-2' Track Reserve -5-4 5-4 1-2 Glee Club G. A. A. Commercial Club 1-2 1 4 Librarians’ Club Dramatic Club Ed. of Argus News Torch Club 2-5-4 2-5-4 4 4 Delores Senertz Patty Sciioech Sherwood Selix Virginia Sharp Glee Club 1-2-5-4 t Glee Club Reserve Librarians’ Club Commercial Club 2-5 5 4 4 Reserve Intram i r 4 4 Dramatic Club Reserve Latin Club Argus Annual 2-5-4 2-5 2 4 Pace .34 Paul Shepard Intramural 1-2-3-4 Reserve 3 Paroda Anne Simpson Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Dramatic Clul 2 Commercial Club 4 Jane Smith Band 2-3-4 Argus News 3-4 Pres. Librarians' Club 4 Torch Club 4 Dwigiit E. Snyder Reserve 3 Jane Siiultz Glee Club 1-2-3 Delphi a M. Smith Reserve 4 Robert E. Smith Band 1 -2-3-4 Eugene Southern Band 1 -2-3-4 Orchestra 4 Spanish Club 3 Intramural 3 Bob Shumaker Intramural 1-2-3-4 Reserve 3-4 Georgina Smith Glee Club 2-3 Road to Freedom 1 Reserve 3 Roberta Smith Glee Club 2-3 Home Ec. Club 3 Reserve 4 Art Club 4 Albert Lee Spilman Gloria Sigel Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Argus News A Art Club Reserve 2- Gretchen Smith Allerton H. S. 1-2 0. H. S. 3-4 Reserve 3 Hi-Tri 3 Frances Snelling Librarians' Club 3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 Scc'y F. T. A. 4 Norman H. Stein Reserve 2-4 Commercial Club 4 Glee Club 1 Road to Freedom 1 Page 35 Robert Stewart Marjorie Stoi.tz Bill Stowe Jo Ellen Stukklebeam Band 3-4 Players’ Club 3-4 Reserve 1-2-4 Glee Club 1 Class Officer 3-4 Intramural 3-4 Ed. Argus Annual 4 Torch Club 4 Donna Summers Ernest Swaim Rose Lorine Swaim George L. Swanson Glee Club 2-3 Bloomfield H. S. 1 Glee Club 2-3 Reserve 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 0. H. S. 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 2-3 Intramural 2-3-4 Hi-Tri 3 Intramural 3 Commercial Club 4 Stan Swanson Ivan G. Taylor BobThbilen Baruara Tiiurlow Reserve 1 -2-3-4 Intramural 3-4 Reserve 4 Players’ Club 3-4 Student Manager 4 Reserve 3 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Debate Club 5-4 Scc'y Dramatic Club 4 Marie Tipton Bill Toole MErvin Totten Dick Tullis Glee Club 2 Hi-Y 4 Spanish Club 3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Argus Daily 4 Student Manager 3 Reserve 2-4 Reserve 3-4 Pres. Com. Chd 4 Reserve 4 Football 2 Pace 36 Richard Ullrick Intramural 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3-4 Betty Vandbrplucht Osceola H. S. 1 O. H. S. 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Reserve 3-4 Barbara Utterback Davis City H. S. 2 O. H. S. 1-3-4 Glee Club 1-3 Lois Van Ness Mixed Chorus 3-4 Reserve 1 Jimmy Van Antwerp Basketball 1-2-3-4 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Student Council 3-4 Torch Club 3-4 Shirley Vaughn Reserve 2-3 Hi-Tri 2-3 G. A. A. 2-3 Commercial Club 2 Madelyn Vandello Glee Club 2- Usher 3- Dramatic Club Commercial Club Don Wagner Dramatic Club 2-3- Librarians' Club 2-3- Players' Club 3- Paul R. Walters Carl F. Watson Derrald Ware Emmalyn J. Weeks T rack 4 Intramural 1-3 Football 2-3-4 G. A. A. 3 Reserve 3-4 Reserve 2-3 Treas. Hi-Tri Hi-Y 4 Commercial Club Glee Club C. Jacqueline Weeks Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Hi-Tri 3-4 G. A. A. 1 Commercial Club 4 Roberta M. Weeks Glee Club 2-3-4 Spanish Club 4 Marilyn R. Welch Darleen M. Wiieelei Librarians' Club 2-3-4 V. Pres. Librarians' 5 Cir. Mgr. News 4 Art Club 1-2 Glee Club 2-3 Hi-Tri 2- G. A. A. 2- Reserve Pace 57 � 0 t 4� to 4- 4. 4- 4 4. 4 tO — 4� 1 1 David Williams Reserve 1 -2-3 4 Golf 2-3-4 Intramural 1-4 Jean Marise Wingate Shark Club 3-4 Commercial Club 5-4 G. A. A. 2-3 Librarians' Club 4 Robert E. Williams Debate Club 2-5-4 Glee Club 2 Dramatic Club I Reserve 2 Earl L. Winkel.man Dramatic Club 3-4 Librarians’ Club 2-3 Intramural 3 Football 4 Uvon Jean Williams Fremont II. S. 1-2-5 O. H. S. 4 Doris Wintermote Unionvillc II. S. 1-2 Blakesburg II. S. 5 0. H. S. 4 IIomer R. Wilson Mixed Chorus Pres. Debate Club N. F. L. Dcclam Barbara Witter Band I- Hi-Tri Orchestra Edna Mae Yeoman Dorothy Yoerks Patricia Young Donna Zellers Glee Club Hi-Tri 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 1-2 Small Vocal Groups 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Usher 4 Glee Club 1-2-5-4 Hi-Tri 1-2-5-4 Spanish Club 5 Home Ec. Club 4 Reserve Hi-Tri Commercial Club John E. Zesiger John David Zueiilke Miss Jamison Intramural 1-3-4 Reserve I -2-3-4 Counsellor Track 1-2-3-4 Intramural 2-5-4 Miss Nye Counsellor Page 38 OIUM —to blOlCfl Gl i. it Gl .U to 4k 4- 4- 4 . i . Seniors at Work and Play Richard Lundeen and Charlene Geifman proof the News..Bob Haller and Ted Gilles operate the movie machine.Jerome Brown and Jack Guest in Chemistry Lab Commercial Eng- lish Class get ready for a test. Arlene Long and Marie Tipton type a last minute announcement for the Daily...Bob Loerke stars off stage as well as on stage. ...Gene Southern—the “Harry James of O. II. S.“ Pagk 39 JUNIOR ADVISER MISS FAST To the Junior adviser. Miss Florence Fast, goes the task of guiding approximately four hundred students through their last years at O. H. S. Miss Fast has found that there are many duties to be performed by an adviser. Probably the most important of these duties is the planning of the two major highlights of the junior year—the Junior Carnival and the Junior-Senior Prom at the conclusion of the year. With her kindly and efficient guidance. Miss Fast, together with the aid of capable class officers is making her class of 46” a very successful one. Pack 40 Gene Glenn, President Bob Ancle, Vice-President Dokis Smith, Treasurer Jim Osgood, Secretary JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS The class of 1946 has reached the mid- way point—the point from which they can Iook back with pleasure on the accomplish- ments of their sophomore year, and ahead with anticipation to the bright future of their senior year. Yet each and every mem- ber strives to make this, his junior year, equally as bright and outstanding as the other two. This year has been an uncertain one for the junior class. With victory in sight the students did not know whether to expect a senior year of war or peace. They did not shirk tneir studies because the prospect of peace was in view, however. Each worked on with added vigor, preparing himself for the different world in which he is to live after the victory is finally won. Under the expert guidance of Miss Florence Fast, their class adviser, the mem- bers of this class have established a brilliant record in all the regular activities in which it is traditional for the junior classes of O. H.S. to take an important part. With the help of their competent class officers they made a success of their annual carnival and the all important Junior-Senior Prom. Each of these projects required a great deal of time. thought, and hard work; but not a single class member failed to do the job assigned him to the best of his ability. Many junior students took part in both these annual events given at the Ottumwa High School. They were not without representatives in the High School Night program, or the pageants given for the entertainment of our families at Open House. Much potential talent is still hidden among many junior students. This talent combined with the splendid ac- complishments already attained will provide material for one of the finest senior classes ever graduated from O.H.S. The members of this fine class have certainly developed into able school leaders in every phase of school activity—seldom have there been so many representatives of a single class outstanding in all extra cur- ricular activities—sports, forensic work, dramatics, and music. Likewise in the reg- ular curricular branch of school life their colors have flown high. Certainly in this year the class of 1946 has proved its worthi- ness in fulfilling the promise of the class yell: Fame With Wisdom We Will Mix We're the Class of '46. Pace 41 JUNIOR CLASS Row I Elwood Lang, Norma Jean Hart, Roland King. Raid Lo vr„v, Barbara Units, Janet Foster. Hilda Frase Norma Hanson, Wanda Hallbcrg, Beverly Gray, Norma Lewis, Delores Hiatt. Mary Ann Horner, Maralyn Lister, Marilec Knchcl. Eva Mae Hollingsworth, Jeanne Hollenbeck, Frances I-owe, Norma Hodges, Donna Keeling, Alyda Hissink. Row II—Marcine Jones, Wilma Hedges, Vivian Hatfield, Frances Gay, Gail Hoff. Vivian Gallup, Violet Mae Glenn, Wanda Graham. Patricia Hoover, Doris Eddy, Ruby Carr, Donna Hclmick, Colleen Cline. Betty Loy, Patty Linglc, Wilma King, Mary Ann Hoskins, Janice Kiner. Row III—Bob Krieger. John Lundecn, Pat Gray, John Hull, Bob Loy, Marion Hardesty, Beverly Holtzingcr. Juli- ette Harding, Jeannette Grubbs, Martha Cudworth, Maxine Grinstead, Eva Johnston, Norma Lyons, Elizabeth Hayes, Ruth Geseking. Row IV Bob Harrington, Lowell Hunt, Patty Lynch, Doris Lundberg. Charlene Kellogg, Roseanne Hild, Bob Leonard, Ronald Harness, Elaine Johnson, Doris Lcuzadcr, Virginia Jones, Maxine Grim, Donna Leach, Dora Ken- lall. Kathryn Kecscy, David Luke, Elvin Johnson. Row V Paul Harvillc, Gene Glenn, Stan Haw, Ronnie Hulicr. Dave Koontz, Eugene Kendall, Clifford James, Shirley Kreutzbender, Leona Kurz, Patty Johnson, Jack Herman, Marilyn Glosser, Beverly Lane, Betty Lewis, Dale Gossage, Bob Lilcy, Roger Kendall, Joe Lcinhauscr. 4 6 Pack 42 Row I -Virginia Burt, Ronald Barnes, Howard L. Alexander, Dean Buckholtz, Morton Baker, joe Bukowski, Harry BoekhofF, Dapltinc Brown, Helen Brooks, Miriam Ask. Elva Lou Buckley, Alice Bright. Row II- -Betty Amos, Don Bates. Robert L. Bennett. Paul Bonick, Gene Bohlman, Phyllis Barnard, Phyllis An- drews, Ramona Barton, Agnes Butler, Orrinc Armstrong, Lois Boyce. Row III Margaret Amos, Bob Angle, Robert Bainbridge, Bob Anderson, Charles Brown, Virginia Anderson. Bon- dina Buckner, Ruth Bunnell, Betty Bennett, Darlene Barker. Row IV Vcrla Barker. Richard Bennett. Gene Brewer, Hollis Brownlee, George Bissell, Kenneth Allender, Mary Bruce. Kathryn Byrd. Darlene Beintema. Laveta Boyer. Donna Brooks, Irene Anderson. Row I—Fred Estes, Ralph Curtis, John Capella. Allen Downey, Gordon Dimmill. Jack Cornier, Ed Dibble, Martha Calhoun, Marilyn Dodds, Joan Cramblit, Delores Campbell, Colleen Farnsworth, Wilma Free, Joanne Chisman. Row II—Wayne Carr. Robert Darner, Bob Clark, Jack Cravatzo, Floyd Cropp. Jack Dungan, J. D. Francis, Don Cudworlh. Bob Foxx, Wilma Eakins. Pally Collins, Bernice Furnald, Patty Copplc, Shirley Caster. Row III Elbert Davis, Dale Clausing, Ray Clark. Charles Dickerson, Gay Donnelly, Don Ferguson, Frank Elliott, Lloyd Fowler, Bill Fleer, Virginia Dosing, June Donnelly, Darlene Deevers, Roll� Edgington, Evelyn Edwards, Martha Cassatt. Row IV Bob Frazer, Jim Davis, Ken Davis, Jim Hchmeycr. Harvey Condon, Kenneth Clausen, Joe Field, Don Fern, Marilyn Edmonson, Vivien L. Doud, Marilyn Elliott, Donna Cavanaugh. Marie Coyne, Carricbelle Carnes, Alice Crow. C L Page 43 JUNIOR CLASS C LA s s Row I—Helen Summers, Glcndinc Richardson, Alice Swaim. Wanda Stufllcbeam, Marjorie Ritcliie, Annette Stein, Donna Ream, Clydccn Richmond, Dcloris Parsons, Dorothy Piersol, Sallyc Redman, Norma Sigcl, Clarence Skinner. Row II—Richard Spurlock, Max Schwartz, Dean Rocmcrman, Jim Roarty, Darlene Ramsey, Joanne Petersen, Louise Peek, Mary Raines, Billie Scott, Georgia Sriver, Lewis Parker. Row III—Paul E. Runnells, John Pohlson, Eloise Pumroy, Betty Rusch, Doris Ann Stegemann. Marilyn Story, Ruth E. Smith, Margaret RatlifF, Betty Parish, Barbara Reed, Dick Saunders, Charles Stewart, Earle Shaw, Ed Smith. Row IV Jim Roberts, Rex Stewart, Kenneth Rhoads, Richard Spilman, Thelma Shad ley, Doris Simmons, Joan Snyder, Armgard Rushman, Bette Lovell, Jack Seaton, Phineas Richman, John Sedorc, Neal Simmer. Row I -Daryl Scott, Lcolivc Truitt, Patty Woolman, Doris Smith, Darlene Winningham, Gretta Lue Torrey, Norene Walker, Colleen Sibert, Shirley Whitmore, Betty Wheatley, Gordon Stephenson, B. J. Zacrr, Jim Tharp, Dick Young, Don Yoder, Bob Vannoy. Row II—Wava Wilson, Shirley Wall, Donna Tucker. Bernice Wilson, Katharine Tyrrel, Colleen Ulrich, Mary Word, Jennie Van Der Horst, Marillyn Williams, Kenneth Smith, Gene Teeter, Harold Schafer, Hart Williamson, Bob Woodard. Row III —- Roderick Smelser, Mary Vaught. Shirley Wclzcl, Marabeth White, Betty Ann Worth, Shirley Full, Har rict Windle, Dorothy Wilson, John Smith, Merle Swartz, Joe Wclde, Max Thompson. Row IV—Stewart Salter, Helen Worley, Helen Yeoman, Charles Gibson, Jack Trautwein, Bill Young, Harold Steward, Leroy Smith, Eugene Shields, Richard Taylor. Pack 44 Row I Darlene Pilcher. Bill Moran. Edgar Martin, Jim Osgood, Mary Martin, Jacqueline Miller, Corinne Major, Jeanne Mclntirc. Dick Mowery, Mary Catherine Mottet, Charlotte Newborn, Barbara McGee, Harriett Miller. Row II—Frances Penniston, Dick McNiel, Melvin MacLcarn, Richard Malay, Evonne McClure, Barbara Orman, Vada Mowrer, Connie Martin, Marianna Munlcy, Marvclla Micr, Donna Myers, Elaine Pickrcll. Row III Fred Nydle, Harold Myers, Audrey Payne, Bill Overturf, Ralph Owen, Yvonne McDaniel, Lola Orman, Ruth McNulty, Harry Moon, Udell McCoy, Marion McCoy, Eugene Nord. Row IV—Ronald McCall, George Magrane, John Muldoon, Iva Penrod, Drexel Major, Ray Mitchell, Bob Mikesh, Richard McGrath, Bob Martz, Bob McDowell, Paul Pumroy, Wayne Peterson. Page 45 Juniors at Work A time test in typing class.Stan Haw, Morton Baker, Gene Shields experiment in physics class Joe Lcinhauser sets type in printing class. Don Ferguson, Student Council member, throws absence slips....J. D. Francis, librar- ian, checks the call cards. Colleen Sibcrt and Betty Amos, office helpers. Pace 46 Juniors al Play Gene Glenn, class president, directs the dec- orating in the gym for the Junior-Senior Prom Bob Foxx—always on hand at curtain time. Juncttc Harding and Corky Major check and double check the props for Sky Road Jack Conder, ad manager for Sky Road, distributes the posters. Pagk 47 SOPHOMORE ADVISER .MISS EIGHME Guiding approximately four hundred fifty sophomores through the first trying years of senior high school is Miss Eighme, the sophomore adviser. The class officers and Miss Eighme en- deavor to co-operate in preparing the sopho- more student for junior and senior years. No particular feats of distinction such as the Junior-Senior Prom are performed by the sophomore class, but the sophomore student is informed by the adviser. Miss Eighme, of the many important social contacts that arise during the following school years. Pace 48 Ed Buckley, President Jo Ann Newell, Vice President Joy Wilson, Secretary Deane Stoltz, Treasurer SOPHOMORE OFFICERS The sophomore class Is one of the largest ever to attend 0. H. S. Coming from the three junior high schools of the city, they are already making their imprint on the history of the Ottumwa High School. Already the sophomores have started an active role in the school's extra-curricular activities. In one or two years, these stu- dents will be the ones who will carry the ban- ner for O.H.S. throughout the state in foot- ball, basketball, dramatics, debate, and other activities. The motto of the sophomores is Fame and honor we hold dear, forty-seven is our year. During this year the class has begun to fulfill this slogan, and let us hope that the sophomores will always continue to uphold their motto. Our class is very fortunate in having as capable an adviser as Miss Eighme and also as able counsellors as Miss Vacha and Miss Kittleson. Miss Eighme, who is the director of the Art classes, is comparatively new in our building, having been here only two years. We sophomores feel confident that our stay in Ottumwa High School will be secure with Miss Eighme as our leader. The officers that the sophomores have elected arc Ed Buckley, president; Jo Ann Newell, vice-president; Joy Wilson, secre- tary; and Deane Stoltz, treasurer. Under the leadership of these officers we have start- ed well on the long road to success. We students are under the handicap that war has brought. Let us hope that when we, the sophomores, have completed our high school course, the world again will be back to normal; that peace shall once more reign throughout the earth. We cer- tainly will be thankful when again we will be able to work and play without the strain of war upon us. In the war effort the sopho- mores have taken an active part. Many of the students have worked in war plants dur- ing the summer months and a large majority of them are backing the war stamp sale in our school regularly. After spending our first year under the roof of the big high, we sophomores are very grateful to the faculty and upperclass- men for the heartfelt welcome they have given us. In accordance with superb leader- ship, we shall try to fulfil the expectation which is placed upon us. Page 49 SOPHOMORE CLASS Row I—Shirley Leedom, Dorothy Lane, Louise Hamlcy. Irene LaPoint, Mary Katheryn Hutton, Beverly Johnson, Margot Jones, Dorothy Hyde, Esther Hollingsworth, Dorothy Jones, Willa Livingston, Va Donna Leedom, Joan Jefferson, Juanita Landgrcbc. Row II Daryl Jones, Don Hall, Mary Lehman, Vivien Larson, Gwen Lvon, Vivian Lanz, Carolyn Hamm, Obert Holcanson, Bill Johnson. Shirley Lancey. Tamara James, Pamona Hughey. Helen Jacobs. Jean Hancock. Dorothy Hinkcl. Row III—Dick Harklcss, Art Johnson, Jerry Long, Bob Johnson, Robert Kallcr, Stan Loudcrback, Bob Hamilton, Mary Louise Horton. Kathleen Hull. Christine Keasling, Juanita Kerby, Phyllis Jeffers, Dc Elltla La Rcw, Doris Hoskins, Doris Korcll. Row IV- Bill Halstead, Moses Leonard, Edsel Locke, Gerald Leon, Dwight Jones, Wayne Kinion, Velma Jean Hall. Marcella Johns. Keith Kranz, Arnold Linebaugh, Bob Lane, Richard Luman, Darvin Hcmra, Earl Hainlinc. Page 50 Row I -LcMar Bankson, Edd Buckley, Reed Asbury, Harley Armstrong. Terry Bristow, Betty Best, Barbara Bailey, Joy Bogacrts. Phyllis Baird, Martha Agee. Juanita Bankson, Phyllis Bray, Dorothy Buffington, Donna Briggs, Barbara Crablc, Aletha Chadwick. Row II—Colleen Cox, Shirley Bcnwcll, Barbara Bingcr, Doris Berry, Beverly Alford, Shirley Bottorff, Wilma Brcck- enridge. Beverly Bain, Dorothy Bailey, Rosemary Baughman, Mary Booth, Phyllis Brookes, Edward Bigg, Don Bruch, Kenneth Ashby, Mardis Aten, Bobbie Argo. Row III—Charles Brewer, Inez Bown, Violet Burton, Nadine Anderson, Alice .'I. Benn, Dolores Basse, Shirley Bach- man. Ruby Butler, Patty Brockway, Betty Brewer, Faye Baughcr, Richard Asbury. Carol Cain, Phyllis Crablc, Suzanne Cornclison, Patricia Cline, Clara Lou Barthclow, Donna Clemens. Row IV Vcrlc Burgason, Gloria Baker. Cccile Blankinship. Joann Bales, Don Blew, Jack Barton, Clarence Albert- son, Jack Carlson, Jerald Bright. Richard Collins, Patsy Cain, Evelyn Carlson. Marilyn Copeland, Thco Camp- bell, Betty Lou Clarke. Row I -Beverly DuBois, Joanne Hoffman, Joan Glasgow, Barbara Goicns, Donna Gilliland, Lorinda Hcrtccn, Joyce Hillearv, Carol Clausen. Genevieve Grimes, Doris DcBurn, Janet Eckroat, Clcora Guthrie, Larry Feldman, Ronald Cornier. John Farrington, Wendell Gould. Chuck Ferguson. Row II—LaVcna Hamm. Bonnie M. Fuqua, Will� Hallbcrg, Wilbur Goudy, Shirley Fredrickson, Donald Doolin, Dorothy Dommcr, Donna Fishburn, Charles Eaton. Paddy Christy. Edward Diekmann, Wallace Douma, DcLaync Fiedler, Jack Harris, Paul Galcy. Row III Esther Mac Davis. Cecil Crowe, Paul Carruthcrs, Ruth Huddleston, Mary Gallagher, Mary Ann David- son. Margaret Dayton, Helen Cline. Betty Ellis, Dewain Forbes, Charles Colder, Jim Hartman, Francis L. Gales, Ronald L. Dixon. Richard Holland. Row IV—Charles Clay von, Jimmie Clark, Bob Francis, Bill Cravens, Beverley Duncan, Lucille Dyer, Iva Mac George, Beverly Hartcll, Bill Dykcman, Jim Erland, Donna Davis, Phyllis Galpin. John Canny. Francis Edmondson. Ralph Day, James DcFord. Dick Dunbar, Kenney Cassatt. Pagk 51 SOPHOMORE CLASS Row I -Richard Peters, Joanne Smith, Shirley Sigmnn, Arlene Randol, Bill Shankster, Ramona Price, Carroll Ryan, Ruth E. Strcichcr, Glenn E. Stocker, Wade Sage, Jim Simpson, Harold Snclling, Jack Sanford. Row II -Frank Patrick, Barbara Seaburg. Virginia Rickey, Doris Raines, Geraldine Shepherd, Arlinc Redmon, Marilyn Stansberry, Buddy Ross, Daniel Pool, Donna Summers, Davit! Riggs, Cortic Rolison, Bill Reed. Row III Jack Wyatt, Donna Renfrew, Ruby Reeves, Lillian Proctor,, Allen Sharp, Martha Reynolds, Betty Roozc- boom, Grace Pickcn, Beverly Richards, Rosa Smith, Donna Slattery, Verna Savage, Kenneth Peterson, Bill Park, Harry Rader. Row IV—Charles Patrick, Gerald Rainsbargcr, Ronald Shipley, Shirley Sicguist. Dorothy Schrocder, Shirley Scott, Imogcnc Slut ,, Marccne Ross, Phyllis Roberts, Bill Root, Charles Swanson, Delbert Schertz, Charles Swaim, Glenn Ruby. Row I Patty Styrc, Joy Wilson, Evelyn Wulfckuhlcr. Norrinc Winkclman, Rex Shelton, Barbara Winfrey, Louise Stofifa, Earlcnc Wood. Roberta Van Ness, Mary Swanson, Imogcnc Skinner. Nadine Truitt, Doris Ware. Row II—Ray Wise, Gladys Wadsworth, Wilma Wintermote, Harriet Simmons. Mary Traxler, Marita Wctterling, Alice Jean Smith, Shirley Smith, Wilma Jean Williams, Bonnie Weeks, Donna Zcsiger, Alma Talbott, Don Stufllcbccm. Row III—Bill Wilks. John Welch, Gene West, Robert Strait, Jack Warner, Ila Ware, Joanna Spurlock, Jan Woolscy Ruth Ann Stockier, Rosemary Walker, Murlene Snowbargcr, Elizabeth Stater, James Swick. Jack Stater. Row IV Jack Woodrow. Max von Schrader. Deane Stoltz, Wayne Spinks, Dale Sanford, Bob Wise. Clarence White, Gordon Simmer, Dale Williams, Evelyn Zagres, Patsy Wilson, Marilyn Smith, Kenneth Weller, Russ Smithart. John Sailor. Pack 52 Row I—Betty Mosher, Frank Parks, Lois Nunn, Keith Miller, Dan Pappaducas, Darrell Pilcher, Beryl Pettigrew, Gerald Mathew. Boh Nelson, Silhcrt Morgan, Jack Myers, Norma Northup, Joy Montagnc, Boh Marts, Hugh Pcdrick. Row II—Charles Manahl, John Pos, Darlene Orman, Twila Pettit. Beverly McClure, Marcella Masters, Glenn Me- Cucn, Lowell Miller, Philip Martin, La Verne Snow, Maxine Proctor, June Morris. Margaret Myers, Hazel Morris, JoAnn Newell, Barbara McBride, Billy Powers, Harry McVey. Row III—Kurt Nickel, Bonnie McGhee, Joan McCarroll. Lois McCoy, Phyllis Major, Mary Millcmon, Beulah Myers, Don Spurlock, Don Perry, Leon Nichols. Doris McAllister, Janet Myers, Kathryn Puth, Afra Mulvany, Jack McKclvey, Jim Mcnor, Max Murfin, Richard L. Neill. Row IV John Potter, Wayne Phillips, Martha Porter, Jennie Muldoon, Lea Napier, Marilyn Moran, Betty Mont- gomery. Joan Perry, Beverly McGee, Boh Smith, Jack McGee. Marilyn Peters, Elloisc Parsons, Orlo Nichols. Donna Nelson, Charles Mote, Ed MacKcnzic, Jack McCoy, Lester Perry, Gene Munson. Page 53 Sophomores at Work Wilbur Goudy, Terry Harper, and Bob Flack work in Troeger's garden class.Sopho- mores at work in Mr. Alton's biology class Iva George, Joan Woolsey, Marcella Masters balance their books for bookkeep- ing...Mardis Aten puts the finishing touches on his project...Joy Montagnc in a typical pose. Page 54 Sophomores at Play “Prof” Dayton trains the second band in preparation for the marching band. Tum- blers—Corinne Major and Beverly McGee “bottom men for Mary Katheryn Hutton and ’Carol Clausen....Daryl Jones works back stage as “Jack of all trades” in each play production....Richard Holland at the “mike” on the set for “Sky Road.” Page 55 I lie student m O. H. 5. is learning to play as well as to work. Although play may seem 11011-essential, it is an important part in every student s education. It is for this reason that O. H. S. I. as put before its student hody a large and varied extra-curricular program. Such a varied program presented to the student enables him to find some organization that coincides with his interests. There are clubs stressing the importance ol careers, those encouraging creative ability, and organizations for athletics; there are even societies within societies to cre- ate within the student an incentive to excel. All add up to make the 11011-academic life 111 O. H. S. a most important factor in the life ol a student. Wdiether participating or not 111 certain activities, the student de- rives some satisfaction from the results obtained by the other students. For instance, not every student can he on the football or basketball team, yet what great enthusiasm the whole student hody displays at football and basketball games! Not everyone can help in the various stage productions; .still, one can enjoy such presentations. The creeds of fair play, good sportsmanship, and friendly co- operation, which the student learns from these activities, prepare him for the part he will play as a citizen in this United States. STUDENTS AT PLAY Torch Club Student Government Council Reserves Publications Argus Annual Argus News Forensics Debate Club National Forensic League Dramatics Dramatic Club Plays Players’ Club Music Vocal Instrumental Clubs and Organizations Proms Dick Mowcry's Band, all set for a performance.... Gypsy Dancers stop to pose before stage call.Viv- ian Hatfield—old fashioned lady in “Gay Nineties' Review ....Jufiette Harding, Virginia Ila .en, Vir- ginia Burt and Jean Wingate ready for the Shark Club Pageant....Virginia Hazen, B. J. Zaerr and Lucille Roberts, 0. H. S. cheerleaders. TORCH CLUB Martha Alton Ted Gilles Lois Kreiner Dick McKelvey Jim Van Antwerp Miss Enoch Torch Club, the national honor society toward which all Ottumwa High School students strive, is finally attained by only a select few, chosen by a committee of teachers of which Miss Clara Enoch is chairman. The members are chosen twice a year and only juniors and seniors are eligible for this great honor. The qualifications for Torch Club a r e scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To qualify under scholarship one must have an average of not less than eighty-five per cent. A student is required to have a definite number of ac- tivity points, which arc earned by partici- pation in clubs, holding school offices, and other extra-curricular activities, thus satisfy- ing the requirements of character, service and leadership. Everyone who attains this great honor is held in respect and high regard by his fel- low students, and his success serves to spur them on to greater efforts. Indeed the Torch Club is the “coup de maitre of the successful efforts of the student to benefit himself and his school. Five members of Torch Club, Martha Alton, Ted Gilles, Lois Kreiner, Dick Mc- Kelvey and Jim Van Antwerp proved their worthiness to become members of the honor society in their junior year of high school. Martha has become prominent in O.H.S. through her work in debate and music. Ted, too, has been active in debate work and has also been active in the work of the Dramatic Club. For three years, he has helped to operate the school projection machine. Lois, Dick, and Jim have all served three years on the student council. Lois has also worked three years on the Argus Annual Staff. Both E)ick and Jim have been active in sports; Dick winning a name for himself in football and track and Jim being prominent in basketball, football, and golf. Lois Kreiner, Martha Alton Ted Gilles, Dick McKelve.y, Jim VanAntwerp Page 60 Gene Allcndcr George Alton Dick Armstrong Roberta Bailey Patricia Click Saralce Desper Gene Glasgow Marjorie Greenwood Virginia Lee Hazen Patricia Joy Jimmy Kitts James McClure Frances Pettigrew Sidney Poling Lucille Roberts Betty Rutherford Jane Smith Marjorie Stoltz At the mid-year honor assembly, eighteen seniors were honored with member- ship in the Torch Club. Many of these students were active in the work of the music department. Gene AUender, George Alton, Roberta Bailey, Patricia Joy, Frances Pettigrew and Jane Smith were all “letter-men” in the band. Especially outstanding in music was Pat- ricia Click, who was well-known for her vocal work. Those prominent in the Field of sports were Gene Allender, Dick Armstrong, Jim Kitts, Jim McClure and Sidney Poling. Virginia Lee Hazen, Patricia Click, Lucille Roberts and Marjorie Stoltz were all leading forensic speakers. Those students who were busy on the publications of 0. H. S. were Gene Glasgow, Marjorie Greenwood, Patricia Joy, Betty Rutherford, members of the “News” staff, George Alton and Marjorie Stoltz, editors of the “Annual.” Worthy of mention are the officers of the Senior Class. Jim McClure, for three years has been president of his class; Sara Lee Desper and Marjorie Stoltz have been class officers for two years; Jim Kitts has served as the vice-president this year. Pack 61 Miss Miller Saralcc Dcspcr Lois Krcincr Jim McClure Dick McKclvcy Jim Van Antwerp Bob Angle Martha Cuclworth Don Ferguson Gene Glenn Fred Nytllc Ed Dickmann Charles Ferguson Jerry Long Joan Perry STUDENT COUNCIL In any society or large group of people we deem it necessary to have a governing or ruling body of some nature. In Ottumwa High School the Student Council is the group organized for this purpose. Each class elects four members to make up the Student Council, under the able di- rection of Miss Rose Miller. The offenders to the rules which the Council passes and enforces, with the help of the Student Reserve, arc given a fair trial before the Student Court. What a privilege to belong to a school where the students have so great a voice in its operations, particularly in contrast to the institutions where all the activities of the students arc dictated! Pep assemblies, the check room, the school club room and the lost-found depart- ment are taken care of conscientiously by the members. The Inner-council, the group which controls the Bulldog Lounge, the official club of O.H.S., has one member from every ad- visory group. These members work to im- prove the Lounge. The Council is made up of the student, by the student, and for the student, and we believe it helps to make democracy work and live. Student Council officers—Jim Van Antwerp, Dick McKclvcy, Don Ferguson , _Gcnc Glenn. Page 62 RESERVES Row I -Charles Clay von, Donald D. Doolin, Phyllis Calpin, Alary Gallagher. Norma Jean Hart. Esther Hull. Betty Hiatt, Aliriam Ask, Janis Campbell, Beverly Alford, Clara Lou Barthclow, Terry Bristow, John Farrington, Dewain Forbes. Row II -Willard Fern, Pal Gray, Avis Hinerman, Barbara Bailev, Geraldine Grinstcad, Larrv Feldman, Dorothy Fngstrom, Phyllis Brookes, Carol Cain, Donna Cavanaugh, Phvflis Andrews, Phyllis Barnard, A1 yee Clark. Rutli Edgington, Earl Hainlinc. Row III Don Fern, Leland Goiter, Lowell Burgason, Dwayne Humphrey, Laurel Greenlee, Violet Mae Glenn, Elizabeth Hayes, Ronald Harness, Janet Fiedler, Delorics Garland, Virginia Anderson, Margaret Amos, Bobby Foxx, Don Bruch. Bill De Grofft. Row IV Dick Dunbar, Francis Gates, Fred Colder, Warren Buckholtz. Jack Barton, Jack Carlson, Jim Erland, Richard Bennett, Bill Dykeman, Don Cudworth, Jimmy Davis, Ronald Huber, Gene Bohlmon, Don Bates, Dean Buckholtz, Bob Anderson, Dale Clausing. Row I Arlene Redmon. Ramona Price. Charlene Kellogg, Harold Myers, Paul Lowry, Shirley Wall, Wava Wilson, Phyllis Jeffers, Lucille Roberts. Chuck McElrov, Patty Linglc, Shirley Kreutzbender, Helen Worley, Wilma King, Evonne McClure, Joanne Smith. Jo Ann Newell. Row II—Gordon Reel, Jim Menor, Deane Stollz, Ed Smith, Elbert Davis, Dclphia Smith. Roberta Smith. Chris- tine Robinson, Marianna Munlcy, Mary Powers, Gloria Sigcl, Katharine Tyrrcl, Alice Swain, Mary Vaught, Thelma Shadley, Bob Alarts. Row III Paul Walters, Frank Parks, Clifford James, Roderick Smclser, Harold Schafer. Jack Seaton. Keith Nelson, Paul Runnclls, Mervin Totten, Carl Watson, Ruth McNulty, Evelyn Wulfekuhlcr, Joy Wilson, Alary Catherine Alottet, Elizabeth Stater, Jack AlcKclvcy, Ed MacKcnzic. Row IV- Bob Wise, John Pohlson, Alelvin MacLcarn, Bob Thcilcn, Errett Parrish, Ray Wise, Stan Swanson, Gordon Simmcr.Bob Alikesh. Leroy Smith, Sherwood Scliz, John Smith. George Alagrane, Ronald McCall, Stan Loudcrback, Harry Aloon, Bob Kaufman, Norman Stein. Page 63 THE ARGUS ANNUAL Editor...........Marjorie Stoltz Business Mgr......George Alton Associate Editor. . Virginia Burt Art Editor........Jim Hchmcyer Circulation Mgr.. .. Jean Meeker Typist............Mary Halpin Senior Editor.....Lois Kreiner Editorial Staff...Betty Amos Shirley Bachman Vcrle Burgason Ed Diekman J. D. Francis Donald Huber Frances Pettigrew Advertising Staff. Joan Cramblit. Marilec Knebcl Jean Mclntirc Joy Montngne Ruth Strcichcr Jack Trautwein Gene West Joy Wilson Critic............Miss Burrish Adviser.............Miss King Pace 64 This is your book, students of O.H.S., and how proud we are to present it! If it helps to build up your interest in O.H.S., or if it helps to preserve happy memories of this school year, it will, indeed, have served its designed purpose. This year's work on the annual has been a grand mixture of work, pleasure, and es- pecially, education. After working a year on advertising the members of the ad staff have acquired more poise in meeting people of the business world, while the members of the editorial staff have gained much experi- ence in writing. This year we of the annual think special credit is due to our hard working ad staff, who went over the top with their ad selling, producing four extra pages of advertisements for the annual. Again, through another year of war, our staff has had to work under war-time con- ditions, the same difficulties that annual workers have faced since nineteen hundred forty-one; nevertheless, with the able, kindly, and continuous assistance of Miss King, the annual adviser, the editors and their de- partments have endeavored to give you a creditable book. Mary Hal pin types ad cards for Business Manager, George Alton. Page 65 Row I -Sallye Rc lmnn, Betty Rutherford. Marilyn Dodds, Martha Calhoun, Maralyn Lister, Colleen Sikert, Gene Glasgow, Lucille Roberts, Pat Joy, John Lundecn. Row II—Saralec Dcs| cr, Doris Robinson, Corinnc Major, Norma Sigcl, Charlene Gcitmnn, Ruth Carr, Marjorie Greenwood, Jim Kitts, Barbara Allen. Row III Miss Crcswcll, Norma Johnson, Naomi Pumroy. Arlene Long, Marie Tipton, Gloria Sigcl, Ruby Carr, Richard Lundecn, Willard Fern. Row IV -Richard Saunders, Marilyn Williams, Carl Olson. Dean Davis, Jane Smith, Bill Rozeboom, Dorothy Fngstrom, Ronald McNamcr. THE ARGUS NEWS In 1915 O.II.S. made an important ad- dition to the school's extra curricular acti- vities, The Argus News. Since that time this organization has kept the student body informed of various events, assemblies, and school gossip. 'Phis group's adviser. Miss Crcswcll, is assisted by the page editors and a staff of approximately fifty students. This staff also publishes the Argus Daily, the important mimeographed bulletin that is read in the advisory groups, and the Argus Angus, the annual gossip sheet. The News, which is published monthly, gives an ac- curate account of the school's activities. This year the News continued an in- novatation begun in 1943, that of a separate editor for every page, making four in all. The publication of the News not only keeps the school well informed, but also gives the members of the stall' excellent journalistic experience. The News has the able assis- tance of Miss Burrish, who is critic for the student publications. Members of the News staff possessing high standards of character, scholarship, and service arc also eligible for membership in the Quill and Scroll and the Arguseers, both national journalistic societies. Page 66 Miss Crcswcll Charlene Geifman Betty Rutherford Gene Glasgow Richard Lundecn Hot Off The Press!” Puhlishcd every month. Members of International Quill and Scroll and National Scholastic Press Association. ARGUS NEWS STAFF Editorial Staff Editor—1st page............................................................Charlene Geifman Editor—2nd page...............................................................Bette Rutherford Editor—3rd page................................................................Gene Glasgow Editor—-4th page..................................................Ruchard Lundecn Art Editor.........................................................Ronnie McNamcr Exchange Editor....................................................Dean Davis Advertising Staff Ad Manager....................................................................Norma Johnson Business Manager...........................................................Marjorie Greenwood Solicitors..............Corine Majors, Dick Saunders. Carl Olson, Marilyn Williams. News Reporters Dean Davis, Jim Kitts, Martha Alton, Jane Smith, John Lundecn, Saralcc Desper. Gloria Sigel. Lucille Roberts, Marilyn Dodds, Martha Calhoun. Barbara Allen. Sallyc Redman, Colleen Sibert, George Boone, Maralyn Lister, Doris Robinson. Circulation Staff Circulation Manager......................................................Marilyn Welch Assistants........................Patricia Joy, Willard Fern, Marie Tipton, Arlene Long, Dorothy Engstrom. Editors of Argus Daily.......................................Arlene Long, Marie Tipton Critic.........................................................................Florence Burrish Sponsor.........................................................................Dorris Crcswcll Marilyn Welch hands out the News Page 67 DECLAM In Ottumwa High School there is a great deal of interest in declamation and declama- tory contests. Possibly this is because of the record made by some of the contestants, but more likely this is because of the excel- lence in the coaching and the benefits de- rived by the students taking part. The members can compete in any one of four divisions: dramatic, humorous, ora- torical, and radio speaking. The latter has only recently been developed. Annually a local contest is held in which competent judges select the winners in each section. These chosen speakers become members of the declam squad, and if successful, advance to the county, the sub-district, the district, and the state contests. This year the squad consists of about twenty members, all of whom have participated in some meet. The “Iowa-Nine contests, entirely separate, differ in one regard; boys compete against boys and girls against girls. In these meets representatives of O. II. S. have been extremely successful. Both the boys and the girls won second place honors in the final contests. Ronald McNamer, Virginia Lee Hazen, and Joyce Linder were the out- standing Ottumwa speakers in the “Iowa- Nine, each receiving superior ratings. Two other meets considered of great importance are the ones held at Coe College in Cedar Rapids and at the State University of Iowa at Iowa City. The contest at Coe College is open to radio speaking, extemp, after dinner speaking, and poetry. Com- peting at Coe was Lucille Roberts, who was awarded superior rating in both poetry and radio speaking. The new sponsor of dcclam is Mr. Laurence Hamley, who is succeeding Miss Dorothy Lindley. Under his direction the members have added greatly to the laurels of the school. The poise and self-confidence gained by participation in declam will be extremely useful when these students are ready to enter business for themselves. It is indeed most interesting and well suited for any student interested in improving his speech. Row I -Annette Stein, Virginia Hazen, Lucille Roberts, Joyce Linder, Particia Click. Row 11—Wilma Hedges, Cecile Blankenship, Jacqueline Miller, Bettyc Danielson. Maralyn Lister. Row III--Ronnie McNamer, Bob Locrke, Homer Wilson, Lawrence Doolin, Mr. Hamley. Pace 68 DEBATE Row I Joanne Smith, Eva Mac Hollingsworth. Darlene Deevers, Gretta Lon Torrey, Billie Scott, Wilma Hedges, Henrietta Howe. Bette Heather. Barbara Thurlow, Lucille Roberts, Annette Stein, Doris Robinson, Marilyn Stans- berry, Virginia Rickey. Row II—Harold Snclling, Shirley Sigman, Betty Lewis, Barbara Orman, Norma Hart, Ronald Huber, Daryl Jones, Ronnie McNamcr, Ruth Carr, Betty Amos, Mary Ward, Doris Lundberg, Joyce Linder, Patty Click. Row III Jacqueline Miller, Phyllis Baird, Betty Rusch. Doris Stegemann. Doris Smith, Wayne Naumann. Donald Bates, Ed Dibble, Hart Williamson, Marilyn Williams, Beulah Myers, Phyllis Crablc. Row IV Frank Elliot, Dave Koontz, Jim Hartman, Gene Glenn, Lawrence Doolin, Bill Rozeboom. Homer Wilson, Richard Luman, Bob Frazer, Mr. Hamlev, Jerald Bright, Bob Williams, Jack Guest, Charles Stewart, Ted Gillcs, Gene West, John Trautwein. “To help make American students more proficient in the most valuable tool of life, the English language.” This is the motto of each and every one of the sixty members of the Debate Club, including their coach, Mr. Haniley. Features that make this club so popular arc the intramural debate contests and the out-of-town meets. The University of Iowa sponsors one of the leagues in which the club takes an active part. The topic for the league this year is, “Should the voting age of United States citizens be reduced toeightcen years of age?” Winners of these high school contests are not chosen exclusively on the points they present, but also on the merits of their speaking ability. There arc many sideline duties, also. that must be performed by the club. It raises funds to cover expenses of the travel- ing teams, furnishes chairmen and timers for tournaments, anti does research work for the benefit of the contestants, all of which are very essential for the success of any debate. The Ottumwa Courier has very willing- ly co-operated in sponsoring an annual tournament to encourage students interested in debate. Each team has a coach to teach them the technique of debating. This tournament is only for students who are not associated with the club. Debate members have honored the fol- lowing students by choosing them for their officers: Homer Wilson, president; Hart Wil- liamson, vice-president; Patty Click, secre- tary; and Charles Stewart, treasurer. Pace 69 DRAMATIC CLUB Row I—Cecil Blnnkinship, Gene Glasgow, Darlene Deevers, Mary Ann Horner, Betty Amos. Joan Cramblit, Marilyn Dodds, Donna Clemens, Martha Calhoun, Allen Downey, Larry Feldman, Jack Cornier, Elva Lou Buckley, Arlene Danielson. Row II -Virginia Burt, Virginia Lee Hazen, Joan Glasgow, Marjorie Greenwood, Dclories Garland, Roberta Jean Bailey, Richard Collins, Carol Clausen, Mary Katheryn Hutton, Shirley Bachman, Vivian Hatfield, Morton Baker, Beverly DuBois. Row III—Marjorie Stoltz, Donna Davis, Barbara Goiens, Clara Lou Barthelow, Barbara Allen, Shirley Bcnwell, Bettve Danielson, Mary Bruce, Bob Brown, Dorothy Hyde, Junette Harding, Jim Hartman, George Alton. Row IV Ralph Curtis, Gene Glenn, Johnny Ca| ell, Merrill Davis, Bob Foxx, Ronald Huber, Phyllis Crablc, Ted Gilles, Bob Haller, Wallace Douma, Edward Dickmann, Dean Davis, Jack Davis, Jim Hehmeyer. Row I Henrietta Howe, Joyce Linder, Doris Robinson, Louise Hamley, Anneta Stein, Gretta Lue Torrey, Colleen Sibert, Hart Williamson, Jim Osgood, Dick Saunders, Maralyn Lister, Marilce Kncbcl, Shirley Sigman, Arlene Ran- dol, Mary Swanson. Row II—Frances Lowe, Barbara McBride, Joy Montague, Virginia Rickey, Jack Seaton, Bette Rutherford, Shirley Wall, Wayne Naumann, Norma Sigel, Gloria Sigcl. Charlene Geil'man, Corinne Major, Barbara Thurlow, Donna Joy Meisters, Jeanne Mclntire. Row III Daryl Jones, Bob Nelson, Kurt Nickel, Ronny McNamer, Dorothy Piersoj, Marillyn Williams, Charles Stewart, Jane Smith, Beryl Pettigrew, Frances Pettigrew, Pat Joy, Dorothy Yoerks. Virginia Sharp. Row IV Richard Spurlock, Allen Sharp, Homer Wilson, Jim Kitts, Earl Winkelman, Dave Koontz. Sid Poling, Lucille Roberts, Bob Ix crke, Beverly Richards, Margot Jones, Joy Wilson, Evelyn Wulfekulder, Joan Perry. Page 70 Curtain Going Up!” Almost every high school has its Thes- pian group—a group whose aim and respon- sibility it is to provide its school and com- munity with fine entertainment. Such is the Ottumwa High School Dramatic Club, one of the largest and most popular clubs in the school. Each year under tne direction of Miss Arlene Danielson, this group presents three plays and contributes to the many other stage productions given during the year. The functional value of any dramatic club is determined through the combined efforts of all its members. The one hundred twenty-five members of the O.H.S. Dramatic Club realize and understand the need of do- ing away with stage fright and developing art of poise , thus enabling them to enter- tain successfully their fellow students and the general public. This extra-curricular activity includes not only actors and actresses, but many crews organized for the purpose of perfecting costumes, advertisements, make-up, staging. Dramatic Club Officers—Barbara Thurlow, Marjorie Stoltz, Wayne Naumann. mam and lighting, needed for the completion of a production. Having obtained seventy-five points, earned none too easily, the more ambitious Dramatic Club members are recognized by the Players’ Club, the select and treasured position within the Dramatic Club. Points are gained by working on the previously named crews, selling tickets, or assuming a role in the cast of the play. Every spring a play, cast entirely from the Players' Club, is presented, a fitting memento to their suc- cessful efforts. Those performing duties as officers of the Dramatic Club are Marjorie Stoltz, president; Wayne Nauman, vice-president; Barbara Thurlow, secretary; and Doris Robinson, treasurer. With the co-operation of these officers and of all members, the year was destined to be one bringing outstanding achievements and undiscovered talent. The inward hope of all is success. PLAYS PRESENTED THIS YEAR October 26, 1944. Sky Road..........Richard Nusbaun February 8, 1945 Days Without Daddy. .Albert Johnson April 12-13, 1945 The Purple Door Knob............. .............Walter Pritchard Eaton May 17, 1945 Murder at Random......Robert Finch Page 71 SKY ROAD First among the Dramatic Club’s full length productions for the year was the three act, suspense packed play, “Sky Road”. Because of the story, calling for plane crack- ups, a discharged stewardess falling from a control tower, and a mercy flight through a pcasoup fog to obtain a physician to save the girl's life, the cast was required to play more dramatic roles than usual. Written by N. Richard Nusbaun, the thrill filled plot was one of the most difficult presented be- hind O.H.S. footlights. Directed by Miss Arlene Danielson, head of the dramatic de- partment, the cast spoke their lines like experienced troopers. With Jimmie Kitts, star O.H.S. fullback, as “Bill Jones and Marjorie Stoltz as “Lucky Parker the prin- cipal roles were exceptionally well handled. CASI' OF CHARACTERS (in order of their appearance) Mabel Clark, switchboard operator....Louise Ham ley Connie Bickcll, stewardess.....................Gene Glasgow Sue Lamb, stewardess...........................Joan Perry Carrie Evans, chief stewardess. .Marjorie Greenwood Sally Barton, of the Evening Journal...Patricia Joy Steve Hamland. flight superintendent...Jack Davis Midge Saunders, stewardess..........Vivian Hatfield Buddie Walters, pilot...............Ronny McNnmer Lucky Parker, stewardess...................Marjorie Stollz Ann Rogers, stewardess.....................Virginia Burl Andy Saunders, pilot.........................Robert Locrkc Thompson, assistant flight superintendent......... ...............................Wayne Naumann Bill Jones, pilot.............................James Kitts Miss Fielding, nurse........................Maralyn Lister Mac MacFarland, radio operator................David Koonlz Row I—Pat Joy, Louise Hamley, Marjorie Greenwood, Vivian Hatfield, Marjorie Stoltz. Virginia Burt, Gene Glas . gow, Marilyn Lister. Row II—Jim Kitts, Bob Loerkc, Dave Koontz, Jack Davis, Wayne Naumann, Ronny Me- Namcr, Joan Perry. Page 72 HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT Lamentation” dancers at dress rehearsal.Part of the cast in Rhapsody in News”.Dancers in the Nitc Club scene.The Mixed Chorus lakes the part of a church choir. Many students of Ottumwa High School were given an opportunity to take part in last year's High School Night program. Each performer did his part with near professional skill and helped to make the program one of the finest ever to he presented for this annual occasion. Capably directing and producing this pro- gram was a faculty committee headed by Miss Dorothy Lindlcy. The High School Night program was en- titled “Rhapsody in News ' an appropriate title, since the story centered around a group of newspaper reporters and the places they visited in quest of news The various pro- grams supposedly attended by the reporters included a concert, an impressive vesper ser- vice, and a modern ballet. The concert was presented by the Ottumwa High School orchestra, the vesper services by the Mixed Chorus, the ballet by a group of Ottumwa High School students, all performing in a most exceptional manner. Also included in their visitations was an athletic show, given by the O.H.S. tumbling team. As a grand climax to their perfect evening the reporters attended a night club where they viewed the gaiety of dancing couples, the liveliness of a floor show by Ottumwa High School talent, and the music of a rhyth- mic swing band. Upon returning to their office the reporters discovered happily, when listening to a radio announcement, that the war was over! As a patriotic finale the scene shifted to a battle front showing a realistic view of the soldiers' reaction to such an announcement. Pagk 73 PLAYERS’ CLUB A challenging goal toward which many Dramatic Club members strive is the Play- ers' Club, composed only of the most diligent, capable, and experienced Dramatic Club members. The purpose of the organization is to give recognition to those who have ex- celled, a reward for their efforts and skill. To attain membership in this inner and select group one must acquire seventy-five points, no easy task. Means by which one earns these points arc: selling tickets, prompting, working on the numerous stage, paint, cos- tume and business crews as well as acting. Players' Club assists Miss Arlene Daniel- son, the dramatic coach, in various ways. The members judge Dramatic Club tryouts, plan Dramatic Club initiations, furnish stu- dent directors for plays, and select crew man- agers. Last but not least they annually produce a play, usually in the spring, in which are cast only the Players' Club mem- bers. 'Flic officers are: Bob Loerke, presi- dent; Marjorie Greenwood, vice president; Lucille Roberts, secretary; Gene Glasgow, treasurer. Betty Amos Virginia Burt Jack Condor Betty Danielson Jack Davis Ted Gillcs Gene Glasgow Marjorie Greenwood Bob Haller Virginia Lee Hazen Pat Joy Marilyn Lister Bol) Loerke Ronnie McNamer Wayne Naumann Doris Robinson Lucille Roberts Marjorie Stollz Barbara Thurlow Don Wagner Miss Danielson Pack 74 Row I -Martha Alton, Patricia Click, Lawrence Doolin, Virginia Hnzcn, Dave Koontz. Row II Ronnie McNamcr, Lucille Roberts, Doris Robinson, Bill Rozcboom, Annette Stein. Row III Marjorie Stoltz. Homer Wilson, Mr. Hamlcy. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE O.II.S. may well be proud of its honor so- cieties. Wc have local chapters of Torch Club, Quill Scroll, Thespians, and the de- bate society, the National Forensic League, founded in 1924 at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. This organization soon grew from fifty-five charter chapters to the present limited membership list of five hundred af- filiated schools. Our local chapter was or- ganized in 1959. This year Mr. Lawrence Ham ley is the coach for both the regular debate group and the members of N.F.L. Membership in N.F.L. carries a great deal of distinction, for to obtain full status as an active member is often difficult. Our chapter has a mem- bership of twelve students. Members of N.F.L. must earn a total of twenty points to be eligible for the degree of merit. Upon receiving fifty points they become holders of degree of honor. A few outstanding speakers and debaters may at- tain the total of one hundred points neces- sary for reaching the degree of excellence. Upon the receipt of one hundred and fifty points the members attain the highest honor N.F.L. can bestow, the degree of distinction. It is a tribute to our coach's skill that O.I I.S. has more than its share of speakers of dis- tinction. Each spring an initiation ceremony and banquet is held. At that time new members attain full-fledged active status. Local chapters may elect officers from their ranks. The leaders holding office for this year are: president, Marjorie Stoltz; vice president, Martha Alton; secretary, Patty Click; and treasurer, Virginia Lee Hazen. Each year before the war, the national council held a national N. F. L. tournament. These tournaments gave the members of local chapters an opportunity to match their skill with speakers of talent and experience. Unfortunately these tournaments were, of necessity, forced, to abandon their valuable work. However, with the largest member- ship in its history, N. F. L. looks forward to a very bright post-war future. Page 75 MIXED CHORUS Row I -B. Hulls, D. Smith, J. Foster, D. Brown. V. L. Hnzc n, W. Hedges, P. Bremhorst, II. Howe, J. Linder, B. Heather, D. Picrsol, J. Hollenbeck, C. Major, M. Dodds, V. Burt, J. Cramblit, M. A. Horner, M. Kncbcl, B. Thurlow, G. Glasgow, E.L. Buckley, S. Redman, M. Stoltz, S. G. Aas. Row II J. Miller, B. Scott, C- Richmond, M. Green- wood, P. Click, V. Lanz, M. K. Hutton, N. Walker, D. Knox, M. Edmonson, L. Van Ness, G. Hoff, I. Harding, J. Mclntirc, M. Lister, M. Calhoun, K. Nickel, K. Davis, J. Kitts, J. Davis, P. Hagglund, J. Lundccn. Row III Y. McDaniel, L. Boyce, D. j. Meisters, J. Perry, D. Yoerks, N. Johnson, R. J. Bailey, P. A. Simpson, M. Ratliff. M. Bruce, R. Bennett, M. Baker, D. Jones, B. Pettigrew, F. Nydlc, B. Woodard, D. Luke, W. Peterson, R. Brown. Row IV—E. Lathrop, V. Doud, B. Danielson, M. Hardesty, J. Chisman, B. Gray, N. Hodges, L. Orman. 0. Nichols, B. Frazer, S. Haw, B. Johnson, J. Sanford, B. Ross, C. Brown, A. Linebaugh, G. Alton. Row V R. Barton, L. Truitt, M. Jones, D. Summers, F. Pettigrew, J. Smith, J. Martin, C. Stewart, J. Guest, D. Koontz, J. Lcinhauscr, C. Mote, B. Li ley, G. Dimmitt, B. Rozeboom, H. Wilson, B. Vannoy, II. Snclling. The songs that ring forth from the music room give proof that the members of Mixed Chorus thoroughly enjoy their musical train- ing. Negro spirituals and medleys of old, familiar songs are apparently the favorites of the class. After an hour's practice third floor resounds with the voices of choristers singing as they leave class. The past few years the entire chorus has been unable to attend the State Music Fes- tival and the State Music Contest due to lack of transportation facilities. However, a few soloists have entered the State Con- test. Each year A Mixed Chorus presents an operetta. This year “The Pirates of Pen- zance” or “A Slave of Duty,” a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera was given. Next in importance is the annual Christmas Pageant which is produced in co-operation with the Ottumwa grade schools. Often the Mixed Chorus sings for Ottumwa businessmen, civic meetings. Open House, and the High School Night program. When a student has acquired fifty points, he is eligible for a music letter. These points are accumulated by checking in and out choir robes, accompanying and singing in small vocal groups, checking attendance at operetta rehearsals, and singing with the entire chorus at any performance. This year the membership of A Mixed Chorus was increased by twenty students, totaling an approximate one hundred and twenty. Thus, Miss Selma Aas, the com- petent director, was kept busy with her chorus. This year, Mary Ann Horner was the accompanist for A Mixed Chorus. Page 76 THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE” A panorama of colorful costumes, elab- orate scenery, and effective lighting delight- ed the audience which witnessed the pre- sentation of The Pirates of Penzance,” a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera. Frederic, having completed his appren- ticeship to the pirates, felt he must go back to the world of honest men. However, he soon became infatuated with Mabel, a daughter of Major General Stanley, who by claiming he was an orphan evaded the pirates' clutches. In the course of events that followed, the entrance of the police and their ensuing struggle with the pirates pro- duced the high point of humor in the pro- duction. Outstanding in the leading roles were Patricia Click, Bob Frazer and Homer Wilson. This musical production was under the expert direction of Miss Aas and Miss Danielson. THE CAST Richard, a Pirate Chief...................Bob Lilcy Samuel, his Lieutenant.........................Fred Nydlc Frederic, a Pirate Apprentice...................Bob Frazer Major-General Stanley, of the British Army. ..... .......................................Homer Wilson Edward, a Sergeant of Police.............Jack Davis Mabel, General Stanley’s youngest daughter......... ...................................Patty Click Kate Doris Smith Edith Virginia Burl Isabel Elva Lou Buckley Ruth, a Piratical “Maid-of-all-work”. . Juncllc Harding Chorus of Daughters, Pirates, Policemen Act I—A Rocky Seashore on the Coast of Cornwall. Act II—A Ruined Chapel by Moonlight. Bob Frazer, Elva Lou Buckley, Bob Lilcy, Juncttc Harding. Doris Smith, Homer Wilson, Patricia Click. Jack Davis, Virginia Burt, Fred Nydlc. Pack 77 TRIO SEXTETTE From the fine musical talent which is abundant at Ottumwa High School, each year arc chosen three select voices which make up the girls' trio. These three girls work together with their accompanist and their director. Miss Selma Aas, to perfect effective arrangements of old, familiar, and modern compositions to be presented at the student assemblies, civic organizations, churches, and community gatherings for which they are in constant demand. Often the trio is chosen to represent Ottumwa High School at the State Music Festival held each year in some Iowa town. The girls in the trio meet twice each week with Miss Aas to select new songs, im- prove upon the old ones, and learn to under- stand music in general more thoroughly. Few students realize the time and effort a small vocal group, such as this, puts into its efforts. Their work is well rewarded, however, in the charming presentations which arc ready whenever the occasion arises. The small vocal groups of O. II. S. arc representative of the talented musicians and vocalists who compose the glee clubs super- vised by Miss Selma Aas. Those chosen for these small groups, not necessarily superior to other “glee club- ers”, have stepped forward and proved to the teachers and student body that they pos- sess a pleasing voice, capable of blending harmoniously with others. The sextette, one of the larger vocal groups, is composed of chosen juniors and seniors. Those giving time and practice in order to make this project a success, are Virginia Lee Hazen, Bcttye Danielson, Dorothy Yocrks, Henrietta Howe, Doris Smith and Marjorie Greenwood. The pian- ist for this group is Mary Ann Horner. Because of the loyalty and harmonious work of the group, they have been sought by many clubs and organizations of the city to provide entertainment. The sextette has received great honors in the life pages of 0. H. S. 'Frio—Frances Pettigrew; Janet Foster; Joyce Linder; Vivian Lanz. accompanist. Sextette—Marjorie Green- wood; Mary Ann Horner, accompanist; Henrietta Howe; Dorothy Yoerks; Doris Smith; Betty Danielson; Virginia Lee Hazen. Page 78 QUARTETTE OCTETTE Quartette —Bob Brown; Homer Wilson; Bill Rozeboom; Fred Nydlc; Henrietta Howe, accompanist. Octette— Junette Harding; Joan Perry, accompanist; Patricia Click; I ois Van Ness; Virginia Burl; Bob Lilcy; Homer Wilson; Bob Frazer; Orfo Nichols. Another prominent small vocal group chosen from the members of A Mixed Chorus is the boys’ quartette. The four boys who make up this group, Robert Brown, Fred Nydle, Bill Rozeboom, and Homer Wilson, along with their accompanist, Henrietta 1 lowc, are well known in the community for their artistic presentations of well known songs and ballads. To be a member of the quartette it is not necessary for a boy to possess a particularly exceptional voice. It must be of clear qual- ity, accurate pitch and able to blend pleas- ingly with others. The boys of the quartette spend much time on their vocal numbers, perfecting each selection in their repertoire. Aside from their regular singing with the A Mixed Cho- rus, the quartette meets several times a week for special practice with Miss Selma Aas, their director. The boys’ quartette is sometimes select- ed to represent Ottumwa High School at the State Music Contest held each year. Many experienced vocalists step into the limelight when the octette appears before student assemblies, public audiences, and civic organizations. Composing the octette are sophomores, juniors, and seniors, striving for harmonious co-ordination. Those chosen, and giving freely of their time in order to make this octette outstand- ing, are Patty Click, Virginia Burt, Junette Harding, Lois Van Ness, Bob Liley, Orlo Nichols, Bob Frazer, and Homer Wilson. The pianist for the group is Joan Perry. The blended voices of these sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses are popular with many social organizations that desire the octette to sing on many occasions. In contesting for places in vocal groups, these students have demonstrated their talents to the highest degree. Under the expert supervision of Miss Selma Aas, those possessing quality voices arc selected and trained for public singing. The octette, as all the other vocal groups, is appreciated by young and old. Page 79 ORCHESTRA Row I—Gene Meadows, Virginia Rickc.v. Phyllis Gnlpin, Donna Slattery, Murlene Snowhargcr, Elizabeth Loy. Bill Rozeboom, Howard Alexander, Rex Stewart, Donna Brooks. Row 11 Kathryn Byrd. Joan Perry, Annette Stein, Jean Hancock, Barbara Witter, Colleen Ulrich, Colleen Farnsworth, Beryl Pettigrew, Daryl Jones, Jack Sanford. Allen Downey, Lawrence Boolin. Row III Martha Alton. Bill Shankster, Bob Haller, Bob Angle, Marcene Ross, Joan Glasgow, Bob Leonard, Gay Donnelly, Jerome Brown, Donald Byrd. Row IV- Richard Spurlock, John Traut- wein. Bill Young, Beulah Myers, Mr. Scott, Hugh Hamlcy, Lowell Miller, Gene Southern. Wallace Douma. To achieve a well-balanced program of music for the average high school is often an extremely difficult task. Ottumwa High is fortunate to have a well-planned music de- partment featuring both vocal and instru- mental music Instrumental music, under which the 0. H. S. Orchestra is classified, of- fers a wide field of opportunity to the high school pupil. The school orchestra, built around a few upper classmen, has finished the school year with a great deal of success. With a wide variety of student talent to choose from, Mr. Scott, capable faculty director, assembled a group that brought much praise from the public as well as from the student body. The general public en- joys very much the numerous programs in which the orchestra participates. Both the students and the public enjoy the selections presented at such times as Open House, High School Night, Bacca- laureate, and Commencement. These pro- grams give members an opportunity to dem- onstrate their musical abilities. The mem- bers of the group take every opportunity to prove what a high school orchestra can ac- complish. Rehearsals for the entire group are held twice a week, with the various en- sembles devoting two additional periods to the developing and polishing of the selections played by the group. Any student possess- ing and demonstrating sufficient talent in playing a musical instrument is eligible for this organization. Mr. Waldo Scott, per- sonally directs the work of the orchestra and spends much of his time giving helpful indi- vidual attention to the members. I’ack 80 BAND “Left, right, left, right! Line it up!” These are the sounds commonly heard at Schaffer field at 8:45 a. m. where the hand is practicing. The band was unusually busy last fall preparing for the Southeastern Iowa Teachers' Convention at which it presented two concerts. Besides these concerts it had the usual assignment of preparing programs for the football games. This year O. II. S. had an exceptionally large and well balanced band The marching band was composed of nine full ranks of eight, plus two twirlers, and the drum major. The band played at all the pep assemblies and marched in most of the city's parades. Our band, as usual, was under the direction of Mr. Cleveland Dayton, who is affectionately known as “Prof.” This year Wayne Mosier was the drum major with Lola Orman and Dorothy Hyde as twirlers. During the basketball season the band began practice for the spring concert which is always open to the public. They spent many weeks in preparation for this concert and as a result the audience as well as the musicians enjoyed it. The Band and Or- chestra Mothers annually give a party for the personnel of the band and orchestra. Although preparing for concerts, playing at games, marching in parades, and practicing at the field when hands are cold and horns frozen is strenuous work, not one band mem- ber would want to give it up. Those in the band feel as though they have an active part in bringing victory to the Ottumwa High Bulldogs. Row I Lola Orman, Vivian Lame, Pat Joy, Rose Marie Baker, Marilyn Williams. Mary K. Hutton, Allen Downey, Richard Asbury, Gordon Stephenson, Wayne Mosier, Don Blew. Wallace Douma, Donald Byrd, Jerome Brown, Bar- bara Allen, Dorothy Hyde. Row II—Colleen Farnsworth, Colleen Ulrich, Beverly Hartell, Albert Brody. Jim Os- good, Reed Asbury. June Morrell, Dorothy Knox, Evelyn Lallmm, Paroda Simpson,.Richard Holland, Gay Donnelly, Cortie Rolison. Gerald Rainsbargcr. Bob Haller, Dick Mowery, Bob Leonard, Gene Allcnder. Row III —Joan Glas- gow. Frances Pettigrew, Marccnc Ross, Va Donna Lccdom, Barbara Witter, Jean Hancock, Roberta Jean Bailey. Lois Boyce, Annette Stein, Charles Mote, Albert Burgason. Philip Martin, Lowell Miller, Hugh Pcdrick, Delores Campbell, Rex Moore, Bob McDowell. Bob Bainbridgc. Row IV—George Alton, Doris Lcwzadcr, Bob Angle, Louise Peck. Bill Shankstcr, Beulah Myers, Martha Alton, Jane Smith. Kenny Davis, Wayne Naumann, Elvin John- son, Bob Smith. Norlan Forbes, Bob Stewart, Bill Young, Gene Southern, Richard Spurlock, Bob Frazer, Curtis Cochell, Jim Iiillhousc, Bob Johnson, Janet Foster, Betty Hiatt, Hugh Hamlev, John Trautwcin. Page 81 HI-Y To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character is the pur- pose of Ottumwa's Hi-Y. Although their goal is high, the members arc striving with all their ability to achieve the principles of the club which arc clean speech, clean sports, clean living, and clean scholarship. The Ot- tumwa Hi-Y is a small fraction of this great world wide organization. The Hi-Y is one of Ottumwa High School's outstanding boys’ organizations. Although it has a very small membership, forty-five boys, the club is still important. Members of Hi-Y attend the annual state convention where they meet new friends and pick up ideas that often prove beneficial to their own particular organization. In ad- dition to attending the state convention, the Hi-Y participates in other school activities. They often have picnics and sports contests with Hi-Y'ers from neighboring cities, 'flic members entertain their parents at “Mother and Son,” and “Father and Son” banquets. The highlight of the club’s activities is the sponsoring of the annual Homecoming Day, at which the members have charge of electing the homecoming queen, organizing the parade and sponsoring the homecoming dance. The officers whom the Hi-Y members have elected are Sic! Poling, president; Dick Armstrong, vice president; Jim Osgood, sec- retary; and Earl Winkleman, treasurer. All the boys of the Hi-Y greatly appreciate the help given them by Mr. Newell of the High School and Mr. Adams of the Y. M. C. A. as advisers for their club. Row I -Hugh Hamlcy, Wayne Mosier, Earl Winkleman. Charles McElroy, Don Cudworth. Dick Armstrong. Gene Allcndcr, Sicl Poling, Jim Van Antwerp, Jim Osgood, Dick Saunders. Charles Ferguson. Row 11 Mr. Newell, Dick Lundeen, Bob Locrkc, Jim Kitts, Don Ferguson. Jim McClure, Dick McKclvcy. Paul Hagglund, Jack McKclycy, John Lundeen, Bill Pcltijohn. Row III—Basil Zaerr, Fred Nydlc, Bob Wise. Bill Toole, Bob Angle, Lcland Gutter, Gordon Reel, Kenny Davis, Norcne Winkleman, Willis Farrington, Harold Schafer. Row IV Dcrrald Ware, Gene Glenn. Ray Wise, llill Richards, Jack Davis, Owen Fuqua, Dick Tullis, Jim Tharp, Wayne Peterson. Page 82 HI-TRI Row I -N. Hodges, M. Ritchie, D. Lane, C. Guthrie, II. Simmons, N. J. Hart, B. Orman, S. Sigman, J. Hoffman, W. Free, M. L. Horton, B. Fuqua, W. Livingston, J. Weeks, R. Carr, M. Edmonson, J. Grubbs, D. Keeling, A. Clark. E. Weeks, E. L. Buckley. M. Ask, M. Owen. Row II—V. Lcedom, V. Gallup, J. Kerby, J. Bankson, P. Jcuers, J. Mc- Carroll, 1. LaPoint, G. Richardson, L. Stoffa, C. Cain, J. Smith, E. Pickrell, L. Marts, V. Doud, D. Gilliland, J. Hill- iary, D. Hiatt. P. Ross, R. Carr. Row III -E. Hayes. F. Gay, P. Baird, V'. Barker, M. Grinstead, D. Dayton, M. Dayton. G. Shepherd, M. Reynolds, P. Cain, E. Pumroy, P. Brookes, D. Buffington, S. Smith, M. Cudworth, D. Lundberg. W. Brownlee, M. Hendricks. Row IV- II. Cox, E. Hollingsworth, B. McClure, D. Hoskins, D. Jones, P. Major, B. Bain, P. Brockway, S. BottorfF, V. Rickey, B. Scaburg, N. Grandia, D. Bailey, C. Newborn, D. Briggs, D. Schrocder. Row V R. Huddleston. D. Barker, S. Wclzcl, B. Parish, W. Brcckcnridcc, B. R ooze boom. M. A. Davidson, B. Alford, M. C. Motlct, B. Laslcy, G. Sriver, E. Stater, M. Snowbarger, D. Slattery, B. Hanrahan, F. Snelling, E. M. Hollingsworth. Row VI R. Geseking, L. Boyer, B. Montgomery, J. Woolsey, J. Bales, R. A. Strick ler, B. McGhee. M. Cassat. D. Zellers. G. Lyon, V. Larson, B. Ellis, S. Lancey, K. Puth. G. Baker, B. McGhee, G. Pickcn. Row VII—P. Young, H. Morris, A. J. Smith. L. Hamm, B. Mosher, D. Leach, S. Fredrickson, M. Wcttcr- ling, 0. Armstrong, P. Bray. No introduction is necessary in speak- ing of the Hi-Tri. This club, one of the largest at O. IT. S., flourishes through the efforts of those girls who are interested in promoting a life of service to their school and community, and in learning to overcome the obstacles of future leadership. Those elect- ed as officers of this organization arc presi- dent, Ruth Carr; vice president, Marilyn Edmonson; secretary, Marion Ask; and treasurer, Emmaline Weeks. Under the supervision of these officers and Mrs. Cox, the Hi-Tri adviser, many good times are en- joyed and much knowledge is gained, so es- sential to every girl of today. The purpose of Hi-Tri is to assist all those who join, in overcoming shyness and lack of self confidence in social contacts. Every girl is taught to give service to the community and to take part in social affairs. All functions of this club are developed through Christian faith and devotion to God. This unity is made possible by group com- mittees. The chosen committees, the chair- man, and those assisting are,—service: Ruth Carr, Vivian Gallup; social: Phyllis Ross, Jacqueline Weeks; program: Vada Mourer, Myrtle Owen; membership: Marilyn Ed- monson; sports: Alice Clark, Laveta Boyer; worship: Jeanette Grubbs; music: Elva Lou Buckley. These committees and the officers of the club are called the cabinet”. This group holds meetings at different intervals to discuss the future work of Hi-Tri. The combined efforts of the entire club help each girl to be a better woman of tomorrow.” Pagb 83 ART CLUB n Row I -Jim Swick. Wanda Graham, Darlene Orman, Shirley Bcnwcll, Donna Fishkurn, Marilyn Stansberry, Miss Eighme, Lucille Roberts, Janet Fiedler, Jack Cornier, Janet Poster, Ronnv McNamer. Row II Richard Spurlock, Don Blew, Suzanne Cornclison, Kurt Nickel, Mary Horton. Joanne Hoffman, Phyllis Jeffers, Betty Ross, Mary Beth McCunc, June Morrell, Phyllis Crablc, Eleanor Dingle, Beverly Richards, Ruth Ann Stricklcr, Donna Gilliland, Barbara Crablc, Marilyn Elliott, Ella E. Pickrcll, Madclcnc Prosser, Afra Mulvany. The Art Club, one of the busiest of all O. II. S. organizations, is a “bee hive of ac- tivity. Under the expert supervision of Miss Marietta Eighme the “brush wielders” produce exceptionally fine pieces of art. Art Club is open to the members of the art classes as well as any high school student interested in art. The group's adviser felt that pupils, who appreciated art but did not have much artistic talent would not join. This is the reason that the organization is open to one and all. The purpose of the group is to create and develop a better understanding and a finer appreciation of the different types of art. Several times a year members of Ottumwa High School are given the privilege of examining the “finished products of the members of the department, which are ex- hibited in the halls. Surprisingly, the art department's work has not been hindered in that it has had very little trouble in securing supplies. This year, as last, art pieces were sent to Iowa City where they were displayed with other high schools' works and rated ac- cording to merit. About the only compen- sation the art student receives is the satis- faction and pleasure he gets from his work. Once a month the club holds a meeting, which is more or less a social lime for those participating in art work. Jack Conder, the social chairman, is assisted by a committee composed of Janet Fiedler, Janet Foster, Ronnie McNamer, and Richard Spurlock. Miss Eighme reported that the enrollment of the organization is constantly increasing. The membership has already exceeded fifty workers. The director helps to stimulate originality and avoid stiffness and formality in her students' work. Art exhibits, placed on the walls, add a festive note to the room and arc a source of inspiration. The Art Club officers arc: Marilyn Stansberry, presi- dent; Lucille Roberts, vice-president; Donna Fishburn, secretary-treasurer. Page 84 COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is organized for the purpose of studying the intricacies of modern business. Its members consist of the students who have enrolled in the com- mercial classes and wish to learn more about business. They found they learned more by discussing the problems which might arise; so, at the meetings held twice a month they discuss these problems. Many of the mem- bers work in down-town stores, and in this way gain more first-hand information about business. Many of these students retain their jobs after the close of the school year. In this manner they come in close contact with civic life, which i s part o f their training. The Iowa State Commercial Contest, which is held each year for the students who wish to compete with each other in typing and shorthand contests, is entered by some of the students who are outstanding in either or both. The chance to test their skill with one another arouses the competive spirit, which is essential if they are to succeed in the business world. All is not work, however, for the parties which have been given have done much to further interest in the club. Without doubt the students attending this interesting club will some day be doing the very things they arc now observing and dis- cussing. It would be unfortunate if the in- formation given them by Mrs. Wilson, the club's adviser, is not put to use by the pres- ent members at some future date. Row I -Yvonne McClure, Eva Mae Hollingsworth, Velma French, Miriam Ask, Patty Schocch, Betty Laslcv, Peggy Grinstcad, Alycc Clark, Emmalinc Weeks, Alctha Chadwick, Myrtle Owen, Nadine Grandia. Row I i -Mrs Wilson, Doris Lewzadcr, Marie Tipton, Frances Gay, Marilyn Edmonson, Jeannette Grubbs, Ruby Carr, Jean Wingate, Joyce Linder, Naomi Pumrov, Betty McBride, Dorothy Dayton. Row III Lavcta Boyer, Louise Peck, Arlene Long, Vivian Gallup, Phyllis Ross, Lola Orman, Betty Rusch, Donna Summers, Paroda Simpson, Dorothy Engstrom, Donna Zellers, Iva Mac George. Row IV—Lois Martz, Orrinc Armstrong, Darlccn Beintcma, Jacqueline Weeks, Shirley Caster, Eloisc Pumrov, Betty Ross, Frances Lowe, Mary Cassatt, Ruth Carr, Joan Woolscy. Page 85 LIBRARIANS’ CLUB “The hub of information of O. II. S.“ is a fitting description for the library of the Ottumwa High School. By using this place of study, a student can find almost any ma- terial he needs to supplement his class room work. Our library, in every respect, uses the Dewey Decimal System of classification which is used by practically all public li- braries. In this system, the numbers found in the card catalogue compare with the num- bers found printed on the stacks. This makes it comparatively easy to find any book that is needed. The stacks are revised each year with many new additions to give students a wide assortment of every type of book. There are approximately thirty students that compose the “Librarians’ Club.” Under the capable supervision of Miss Irene Gal- lanar, who devotes all of her time to the library, the club takes charge of checking out books, stacking, handling fines, prepar- ing new books for use, and many other duties that are to be found in operating a library. Each member works in the library one period of the day with the entire group meeting there during advisory period. Besides be- ing open the five regular periods of the day, the library is also open during the noon hour and sixth period. At the close of each se- mester, the Librarians' Club elects new officers for the oncoming year. The follow- ing officers have been chosen for this semes- ter: Jane Smith, president; Jack Dungan, vice president; Ralph Curtis, secretary- treasurer. Row I- -Nadine Grandia, Myrtle Owen, Patty Schoech, Bette Rutherford, Mary Ann Horner, Jeanne Mclntire, Marilce Kneble, Row II Donald Wagner, Jack Dungan, Jane Smith, Francis Snelling, Guclda Argo, Lillian Proc- tor, Beverly Lane. Row III—Harry Hopwood, J. D. Francis, John Cnpcll, Ralph Curtis, Ruth Strcichcr, Evelyn Carlson, Ruth Carr, Mary Cassatt. Row V—Ed Buckley, Martha Alton, Ix is Boyce, Jean Wingate, Wayne Kin- ion, Bob Francis. Page 86 SPANISH CLUB Row I—Clvdecn Richmond, Patty Daggett, Donna Hclmick, Doris Lundberg, Shirley Whitmore, Doris Smith, Gail Hoff, Jeanne Hollenbeck, Patty Collins, Caroljean Bruns, Annette Stein. Row II—Billie Jean Scott, Marcine Jones, Vivian Hatfield, Norma Sigcl, Leona Kurz, Norma McConnell, Marilyn Williams, Barbara Allen, Delories Garland, Betty Rutherford, Doris Robinson, Norma Hart. Row III Juncttc Harding, Corinnc Major, Max Schwartz, Ronald Huber, Nadine Grandia, Mary Ann Horner, Jean Mclntirc, Francis Snclling, Dorothy Engstrom. Row IV Jacqueline Miller, Richard Saunders, Bob Anderson, Mervin Totten. Don Bates, Jack Guest, Jim Hart- man, Marilee Knebcl, Evelyn Edwards. Row V-—Mr. Hamley, Charles McElroy, Gene Glenn, Earl Winkleman, Sam Harper, Ed Mendenhall, Jean Hcckcr, Dorothy Wilson. Started by the students in Senor Ham- ley's Spanish classes in the fall of 1927 was a new organization, to be known as the O. H. S. Spanish Club. As in times past, this club has two purposes. One is to entertain; the other to educate. Although the primary objective is to give pleasure, opportunities for education are not neglected. To enter- tain, the club has many picnics and parties during the school year. To educate, the club invites various prominent people to its meetings. Naturally, the club's interest is centered upon the nations of the south; therefore, these lecturers' talks are of a Latin- American nature. To obtain membership in the club a passing grade in Spanish is re- quired. The officers of this group contribute a great deal to the club's success. Co-opera- ting with Senor Hamley, the adviser, these officers direct the club's program. Holding office for the school year are the following: el Presidente, Senor Gene Glenn; el Vice Prcsidcnte, Scnorita Marilee Kncbel; el Secretario-Tesorero, Senor Jim Hartman; el Jefe de Programa, Senor Ronald Huber. Without Senor Hamlcy's able assistance much of the group's work would remain un- done. The club's friendly atmosphere does much to make new members take a part in the activities. One of the best liked fea- tures of the meetings are Senor Hamlcy's Spanish songs. The final meeting of the year has an exclusively Spanish atmosphere. The customs and dress of Spain are observed, and Spanish is the only language spoken. Page 87 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Row I—Violet Mac Glenn, Martha Porter, Kathryn Keesey, Janet Eckroat, Alice Bright, Bonnie Fuqua, Kath- leen Day. Mary C. Mottet, Row II -Marcella Johns, Mary Ann Hoskins, Roseanne Hiltl, Phyllis Andrews, Mar- jorie Ritchie, Margaret Myers, Jennie Van Der Horst, Dorothy Hinkel. Row III—Miss Kasischkc, Barbara Orman, Betty Brewer, Mary Lehman, Wilma Jean Williams, Doris Simmons, Betty Clark, Shirley Tull, Connie Martin. The slogan, For Home and School, adopted by the Home Economics Club as their purpose for organizing, is used by the members to point out the need of home art in home and school life. At each meeting, committees act as hostesses in serving re- freshments. In so doing, the girls acquire skill and learn to become charming hostesses in their own future homes. These and other objectives probably make this club one of the most profitable in O. H. S. Those serving as officers of the club are president, Connie Martin; vice president, Alice Bright; secretary, Connie Vanderhorst; and program chairman, Kathleen Day. These officers and the club adviser. Miss Kasischkc, strive to have an enjoyable club for all girls in- terested in home economics. The club’s work is in reality supplemen- tary to that of the Home Economics depart- ment. Here are found courses in home nurs- ing, home management, house planning and decorating, planning, preparing, and serv- ing meals, child care and training, and select- ing and styling clothing. The club merely wishes to touch all of these subjects so as to keep clearly in the minds of the girls the necessity of knowing the essentials of home management and life situations. Much of this material is learned through the import- ing of speakers outside of school and the educational entertainment provided by stu- dent committees. At each meeting, some type of educational entertainment is pre- sented to the club. Participation in the Home Economics Club gives cultural value to each girl's future. Page 88 NORMAL TRAINING Normal Training is a course given for the benefit of the juniors and seniors who plan to enter the teaching profession. After completion of the two-year course the stu- dents desiring to continue are given an ex- amination by the state board. Those who receive the required passing grades arc eligi- ble to teach in any rural school in the state. In former years any high school graduate could take a state examination, be ranked in first, second, or third class, and be paid ac- cordingly. Now only students having two years of normal training may take this test, and their pay is set by the school board of the district in which they teach. The course deals mainly with the sub- jects to be taught and the methods of teach- ing these subjects so as to obtain the most desirable results. Besides the regular school subjects, normal training students must take home-economics, psychology, and school management. The normal training group is under the direct supervision of the State Department of Public Instruction and all plans for teaching must be approved by that department. The insturctors are given very specialized training, which is also under the direction of this department of the state. After the work of the class has progressed reasonably far in the unique class room, which is modeled after a rural school, the future teachers journey to nearby schools to see and hear the teaching techniques of the practicing teachers. The future leaders of the United States will have to have strong minds in order to fulfill their expected duties as citizens; therefore, their training and edu- cation is of fundamental importance. In order to secure their instruction they must attend schools which have able and compe- tent teachers. The training of these teach- ers starts in the normal training classes of our school. Of course, it continues in the state institutions, but the fundamentals must be secured here. Row I—Betty Guthrie, Goldie Box, Colleen Bradwell, Betty Vonderflught. Row II Darlene Munson, Norma McConnell, Doris Wintcrmotc, Norma Gontcrman, Frances Snclling. Page 89 ALL SCHOOL DANCE Students pause for refreshments in the cafeteria.....The crowd “gathers 'round” to hear Boh Dyke play a little “boogie woogic. One of the newer forms of entertain- ment for the students of Ottumwa's high schools has turned out to be a great success. It is sponsored by the board of education and is known as the “All City High School Night. Any high school age student of the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade may participate in this popular party. One of the main features ol this event is that it is not only for the student body of “O. H. S. but also for the students of the Catholic Central High School. The gymnasium and cafeteria of the high school have provided excellent facilities and ample room to accomodate every one attending. Music for the dancing is fur- nished by a student orchestra. A committee appointed by the board takes the responsi- bility of securing the entertainment and pro- viding the refreshments for the several hun- dred participants. The school board and faculty made elaborate preparations to make the party a success. They served refresh- ments to the long line of students. Three parties were scheduled for the 1944-45 school year. Page 90 JUNIOR SENIOR PROM Last year, as in every year, the climax- ing occasion of the school term was the an- nual Junior-Senior Prom, presented by the students and advisers of the classes of 1944 and 1945. The formal dance was as brilliant a success both financially and in enjoyment by the students as in any previous year. Colorful with the bright spring dresses worn by the girls and the effective decorations in carnival style, the dance floor presented a beautiful picture. Excellent music was pro- vided by the Rhythm Kings” a swing band, brought to Ottumwa, from Kirksville, Mis- souri. The orchestra was seated in an at- tractive band stand decorated in the manner of a circus tent with brightly painted card- board animals encircling it. The evening was highlighted by two important events; the first was the tradition- al grand march led by the president of the class of 1944, Charles Eckroat, and his danc- ing partner. The second, and most awaited event of the evening was the crowning of the “queen of the prom,” Miss Darlene Conder. Darline, Marioric Greenwood and Delores Barnes were elected by the students. Class Officers and their dates leading the grand march.......... Darlene Conder, Queen of the Prom, with her senior and junior attendants; Dorothy Smith, Connie Morrell, Marjorie Green- wood and Delores Barnes. Pace 91 ATHLETICS Coaches Football Track Basketball Golf Cheer Leaders Girls’ Athletics G. A. A. Shark Club Homecoming Coach Newell gives some good advice to his team at the last practice before the Muscatine game. COACHES After several months' absence overseas in the service of the Red Cross, Don Newell has resumed his duties as head coach of O. H. S. With Fred Maasdam, as assistant. Coach’Ncwcll Coach Maasdam we have had two exceptionally competent coaches. Don has been selected coach of football and basketball, with Fred Maasdam assist- ing him in both of these sports. Mr. Maas- dam has charge of track and cross-country running, and together Don and Fred instruct the boys' physical education classes. The capable business manager of athlet- ics is Mr. Tiede, who takes charge of selling tickets, reserving scats, directing the ushers, and doing other related activities. New in the coaching realm of O. II. S. was Walter Mcllrath, formerly coach of the Muscatine High School, who had charge of the sophomore football team. Coach Mcllrath Business Manager Tiede Page 94 Row I—Stanley Louderback, Bob Johnson, Jim Hillhousc. Dale Sanford. Terry Harper, Dean Sloltz, Charles Clay- von. Row II—Dick Saunders Student Mgr., George Magrane. Willis Farrington, Gene Glenn, Derrald Ware, Charles McElroy, Carl Olson, Lcland Gutter, Jack Davis, Gene Allendcr, Wayne Peterson. Row III—Stanley Swanson Student Mgr., Don Cudworth, Jim Van Antwerp, Dick McKelvcv, Jim McClure, Jim Kitts, Don Fergu- son, Kenny Davis, Dick Armstrong, Sid Poling, Pat Gray, Coach Newell. Row IV- Harold Stevens, Ronald Huber, Charles Stewart. Marshall Jones, Jim Davis, Earl Winklcman, Hollis Brownlee, Bob Anderson, Bob Kevins, Paul Carruthers, Charles Mote. FOOTBALL With five regulars from the champion- ship squad of last year plus the return ol Coach Don Newell from the foreign Red Cross service, 0. H. S.' opening hopes were very high. The Bulldogs while smashing eight out of nine conference and non-confer- ence foes also seized the Little Six scoring title by massing one hundred twenty-five points in five conference games. The sole blemish upon the otherwise perfect record of the squad was a 26-0 drub- bing handed them by an aroused and alert Burlington eleven. Easily plowing under the first six opponents, tbe Bulldogs were stopped short by the stone wall of Burling- ton. That defeat left the team licking its wounds and seemingly doomed to failure. Springing back from that trouncing, the Bulldogs growled again when Coach Schnack's “Muskies were mauled to the tune of 25-0. Our boys, in addition to be- jng the outstanding offensive team, was also the second best defensive team in the Little Six conference. This year Ottumwa again took pride upon being represented on the “All State football teams. Dick Armstrong was placed by both the I. D. P. A. and by Jack North of the Des Moines Register on the “All State first teams and Don Ferguson was awarded the backfield position on the fourth team. With an abundant wealth of material from which to choose. Coach Don Newell and assistant coach Fred Maasdam found it diffi- cult to select a starting line-up. An aggrega- tion composed of Armstrong and McKelvey at ends. Ware and Davis at tackles, McElroy and Guitcr at guards, Olson at center, Fer- guson at quarter, McClure and Boone at halves and Kitts at fullback was chosen for the first home game and practically that same line-up started each game during the entire season. Although deprived of both state and conference titles, 1944 proved to be a successful year for football at O. H. S. Pack 95 McClure, McElroy, and Kitts open the way for Ferguson FOOTBALL The following boys were on the Sopho- more Football Squad: Jack Barton, Vcrlc Burgason, Paul Carruthers, Charles Clay- von, Ralph Day, Ronald Dixon, Bill Dyke- man, George Ellis, Charles Ferguson, Frank Fishel, Francis Gates, Bob Hamilton, Terry Harper, James Hillhouse, Robert E. John- son, Jerry Long, Stanley Louderback, Jack McGee, Jack McKelvcy, James Menor, Charles Mote, Robert Nevins, Orlo Nichols, Ronald O'Brien, Dale Sanford, Ronald Shipley, Gordon Simmer, Wayne Spinks, Harold Stevens, Deane Stoltz, Ray Wise, and Kenneth Young. These boys practiced faithfully all season with the able assistance of their coach, Mr. Walter Mcllrath. The Bullpups had a very successful season, with a record of four victories and one tic. Ottumwa 0 Albia 0 Ottumwa 14 Oskaloosa 0 Ottumwa 6 Centerville 0 Ottumwa 52 Fairfield 0 Ottumwa 34 Jr. High All Stars 2 Dick Armstrong Don Ferguson Jimmy Kilts Jim McClure Charles McFIroy Dick McKelvcy Carl Olson Derrald Ware Pack 96 Gene Allciulcr Bob Angle Jack Davis Kenneth Davis Gene Glenn Lclaiul ('miter Sill Poling Jimmy Van Antwerp SCORES Ottumwa 53 Albia 0 Ottumwa 19 Ft. Madison 0 Ottumwa 25 Mt. Pleasant 0 Ottumwa 35 Fairfield 0 Ottumwa 20 Centerville 0 Ottumwa 50 Keokuk 7 Ottumwa 0 Burlington 26 Ottumwa 23 Muscatine 0 Ottumwa 19 Oskaloosa 6 242 39 Played 9 games Won 8 games—Lost 1 game TRACK Row I—Dick Spilmnn, Ed Smith, Boh Leonard, Don Ferguson, Ben Dant. Row II Dick Armstrong, Ray David- son, George Boone, Bill Shumaker. Dick McKclvcy, Clair Farrington, Sid Yahn. Row III Dave Williams, Leon Vaughn, Charles Kckroat. Eugene Stansberry, Jack Williams, George Russell, Kenneth Davis, Allen Rogers, Coach Maasdam. Under the guidance of coach Fred Maas- dam the 1944 track team made an excellent record. Paced by several veterans the team produced outstanding performances. Dur- ing the season, the Ottumwa High thin clads” took part in many meets. At the annual Valley Relays in Des Moines they finished in second place, losing to the formi- dable East High Des Moines track team. But in the ensuing meets they displayed con- siderable improvement. Blue ribbons were won by the Ottumwans at the annual Oska- loosa Relays, a feat which has been accom- plished far too infrequently by Ottumwa teams. At the Fort Madison Relays, the next event of the season, Ottumwa again earned top honors. It was there that Dave Wil- liams, Ottumwa's outstanding athlete, es- tablished a new record when he hurled the discus one hundred fifty-one feet and seven inches. Three other school records were also broken by our team; the 220 yard hur- dles, the 440 and 880 yard relays. Continuing their winning pace, the Bulldogs took both the conference and dis- trict relays. They also attended the Grin- ned Relays, which features the most power- ful teams in Central and Eastern Iowa. Here the Bulldogs again won second place honors. At the state meet, the most important track event of the season, at which every large high school in Iowa was represented, the Red and White placed fourth, an excel- lent score for this particular meet. Although several of the track team mem- bers have graduated, we fully expect to have another winning team this year. Page 98 BASKETBALL Smashing their way through a regular schedule of eighteen games with but one loss, O. II. S. cagers racked up an impressive record. Winning from Burlington twice by counts of 57-34 and 40-29, and splitting a pair of games with Muscatine, 38-27 and 28 38, Ottumwa gained a half interest in the Little Six conference title. In tourna- ment competition, Ottumwa was placed in class AA; therefore, did not compete in the Sectional. We came through the District, defeating each opponent by large scores. Burlington, our foe in the Sub-State tourna- ment held at Ottumwa, was defeated by the Bulldogs 28-25. Ottumwa, by virtue of being undefeated in tournament competi- tion, advanced to the state meet. The first round game saw the defeat of a Bulldog squad that was ahead all the way but lost when a “longie, fired by “Chuck Mason, Muskie forward, broke a 27 all tic. Two O. II. S. Baskctccrs were chosen on the I. D. P. A. All-State squad: Don Fer- guson, guard, on the first team, and Dick Armstrong, center, on the second lineup. We tip our hats to the four regulars who are seniors and have played their last game for O. H. S.: “Hoot McClure, Jim Van Ant- werp, Dick Armstrong, and Sid Poling. The remaining seniors on the squad served faith- fully as reserves. Don Newell and Fred Maasdam, coaches, Mr. Tiedc, business manager, Stan Swanson and Jim Davis, student managers, also deserve much credit for giving O. II. S. a great cage year. Row I—Don Cudworth, Jim Van Antwerp, Sid Poling. Dick Armstrong, Don Ferguson, Jim McClure, Paul Hnggluiul, Wayne Mosier. Row II Jim Davis, student mgr., Harold Schafer, Wayne Peterson, Elbert Davis, Bob Angle, Marshall Jones, Charles Clay von, Paul Carruthcrs, Jim Mcnor, Bob Hamilton, Coach Don Newell. Row III— Coach Fred Maasdam, Harold Stevens, Bob Ncvins, Jim Frland, Vcrlc Burgason, Dale Sanford, Francis Edmondson, Jerry bong, Terry Harper, Stanley Swanson, student mgr. Page 99 BASKETBALL Up—and in' SCORES Ottumwa 52 Centerville 23 Ottumwa 29 Albia 26 Ottumwa 59 Mt. Pleasant 29 Ottumwa 51 Fairfield 9 Ottumwa 46 Washington 25 Ottumwa 55 Keokuk 12 Ottumwa 65 Fort Madison 24 Ottumwa 46 Albia 21 Ottumwa 57 Burlington 54 Ottumwa 58 Muscatine 27 Ottumwa 55 Oskaloosa 27 Ottumwa 49 Mt. Pleasant 25 Ottumwa 52 Fairfield 25 Ottumwa 56 Washington 21 Ottumwa 56 Keokuk 24 Ottumwa 56 Fort Madison 25 Ottumwa 40 Burlington 29 Ottumwa 28 Muscatine 58 Ottumwa 46 Boone 17 816 457 Games played 19 Games won 18 Games lost 1 Dick Armstrong Don Ferguson Jim McClure Sid Poling J. Van Antwerp Charles Clay von Paul Hagglund Wayne Mosier Page 100 Bob Angle Vcrle Burgason Don Cudworth Elbert Davis iMarslinll Jones Jerry bong Wayne Peterson Harold Schafer DISTRICT TOURNAMENT At Ottumwa March 7, 8, 9, 10 Ottumwa 62 Albia 59 Ottumwa 57 Centerville 50 Ottumwa 55 Chariton 51 SUB-STATE TOURNAMENT At Ottumwa March 15, 16, 17 Ottumwa 26 Burlington 25 Ottumwa 57 Keswick 24 STATE TOURNAMENT At Des Moines March 22, 25, 24 Muscatine 29 Ottumwa 27 GOLF Row I -Don Koelling, Harold Schafer, Bob Bastron, Jimmy Van Antwerp. Row II—Sid Poling, Coach Day, Dave Williams Once again O. H. S. has attained the highest and the most coveted honor the state golfing association can present. As in 1943 our team once more sent ten other compet- ing teams down to defeat in the state tourna- ment. By accomplishing this, the golf trophy again rests in the trophy case of O. H. S. With two veteran golfers graduated and one transferring to another school, the golf coach, Mr. Day, used his remaining “turf-toppers” to make a clean sweep of all opposition. With Bob Bastron's 79-18 hole average sparking the team, Ottumwa first met the Indians of Oskaloosa and the divot-diggers of Newton in a triangular meet. Mastering them, the team moved on to vic- tory over North and East High Schools of Des Moines. The next step was a win over the Centerville foursome and the downing of Catholic-Central High of Ottumwa. In- cidentally, it was in 1939 that the Bulldogs gained the Little Six golf championship. Since that time the team has never re- linquished the title. In the state tourna- ment, held at Des Moines, the Bulldogs faced a field of ten competitors; among them were tough pill-poking teams such as Ames, Roosevelt ot Des Moines, Boone and Daven- port. The team proceeded to play a calm, unhurried game that put them six strokes ahead of the second place winner. By the way, the team turned in the best game score of the season. In addition to this, two (). H. S. club-swingers tied for medalist. Sid Poling and Bob Bastron each needed but 76 strokes to play the circuit. With all playing a “bang up game,” O. H. S. captured its second straight golf crown. Although this year there arc but three senior members, the underclassmen should give a good account of themselves. Last year as freshmen, they easily defeated Oska- loosa's second team. With an experienced foursome and with eager reserves, O. H. S. should again “sweep the field.” Page 102 CHEER LEADERS “Yea Red! Yea White! Yea Ottumwa! fight! fight! fight! On into the game the “cheering four of O. H. S. lead their band of Bulldogs to battle. The term “battle should always be classed as friendly, as they not only cheer for victory, but they strive for the greatest asset of any game—good, clean sportsman- ship. The Bulldog cheers at every home game and practically every game out of town are led faithfully and enthusiastically by these yell leaders. It has become necessary to have two teams to fulfill the many duties t h a t are handled by the cheerleaders. Football games find both teams leading the cheering since the student body is spread out over a large section. Both teams arc also needed to present the pep assemblies before the games. The second team usually works out a skit for these assemblies to help make them more interesting, adding a little humor to the program and building up the enthusiasm of the students. The members of the first team this year are; Marjorie Stoltz, Lucille Roberts, Vir- ginia Lee Hazen, and B. J. Zaerr. Virginia Burt, Carol Clausen, Mary Catherine Hut- ton, and Ronald McNamer make up the second team. Each member of the group is chosen by the number of votes he or she receives from the ballots cast by the students during the preliminary and final election assemblies. This year the pep generators are under the capable supervision of four mem- bers of the faculty, instead of only one as it has been in the past. They are Miss Vida Bernau, girls’ physical education instructor. Miss Katherine Maasdam, typing teacher, and Don Newell and Fred Maasdam who arc boys' athletic instructors. They over- see any of the events that are presented by the leaders. Although not members of the athletic teams, these cheerleaders can be given credit for many of the victories that the followers of the Red anti White enjoy. Roniyy iMcNamer Carol Clausen Marjorie Stoltz, Mary Katileryn Hutton, VirginiaBurt, Basil Zaerr Virginia Lee Hazen, Lucille Roberts Page 103 G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association, which is a national as well as a state organization, is not merely a social group, as it gives the girls excellent health training as well as pleasure. The girls play such games as badminton, baseball, hit-pin ball, and vol- leyball. They play basketball in tourna- ments much like the boys’ intramural. Besides these games the members do folk dancing and some perform in the water pageant produced by the Shark Club. An outstanding characteristic of the group is good sportsmanship. All the girls do their utmost to create and develop this spirit. The G. A. A. is sponsored by Miss Vida Bernau, who is also the physical educa- tion director. Each member of this organization strives to obtain five hundred points, which entitles her to a G. A. A. letter. She may select the activities in which she will engage to earn these coveted points. However, only one third of the points may be obtained in any one certain sport. Points may also be won by showing good sportsmanship, passing American Red Cross swimming skill tests, and displaying leadership. After she re- ceives he G. A. A. letter, her efforts arc di- rected toward securing five hundred addi- tional points. These merit her a state G. A. A. pin. She is then able to transfer all her points from this school to any other in the stae. The officers of G. A. A. arc Maril- yn Dodds, Leda Ellis, Corinne Major, Col- leen Sibert, and Martha Cud worth; presi- dent, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and point secretary respectively. Row I Lavctn Bovcr, Maxine Grinstcad, Helen Roth, Emmalyn J. Weeks, Bernice Wilson, Dorothy Wilson, Mar- tha Calhoun, Colleen Sibcrt, Corkcy” Major, Miss Bernau. Marilyn Dodds, Lcda Ellis. Manila Hendricks, Elya Lou Buckley, Barbara McGee. Row II -Joan Woolsey, Doris Hoskins, Cleora Guthrie, Shirley Lccdorn, Louise Stoflfa, Doris Lundberg. Carol Clausen, Arlene Randol, Barbara Winfrey, Shirley Whitmore. Joan Cramblit. Donna Clemens, Virginia Burt, Jo Ann Newell. Doris Raines, Martha Agee, Patty Brockway. Row III -Joann Bales, Kathleen Day, Beulah Myers, Wilma Eakins, Joan McCarrol, Evelyn Wulfekuhlcr. Clara Lou Barthelow, Joy Wil- son, Mary Katheryn Hutton, Joanna Spurlock, Dorothy Cravens, Christine Kcasling. Janet Fiedler, Alice Jean Smith, Ramona Price, Shirley Smith, Dolores Basse. Row IV Beverly Johnson, Betty Ellen Price, Phyllis Jeffers, Joan Glasgow, Margot Jones, Mary Booth, Gloria Baker, Betty Montgomery, Cccilc Blankinship, Lucille Roberts, Beverly Richards, Barbara Goicns, Beverly McGee, Grace Picken, Rosemary Baughman. Pace 104 SHARK CLUB Row I—Norma Hanson, Joan Cramblit, Phyllis Barnard, Donna Keeling, Barbara Goiens, Clara Lou Barlhclow, Evelyn Wulfekuhlcr. Row II Jean Heckcr, Donna Davis, Marilyn Story, Janet I'iedler, Marjorie Stoltz, Martha Calhoun, Virginia Burl, Row III Louise Hnmley, Corinne Major, Patty Bremhorst, Faye Wensel, Jean Wingate, Margot Jones, Marilyn Dodds, (Not in picture) Colleen Sibert. Junette Harding, Donna Clemens, Janice Kiner, Bessie Orman, Virginia Peck, Beverly Richards, Helen Summers, Beverly Thatcher, Bernice Wilson, Shirley Whit- more. Patricia Young. Despite the fact that there arc few athletic organizations for girls in Ottumwa High School, the few that are offered always boast a large membership. Such an organi- zation is the Shark Club, an honor swimming society directed by Miss Faye Wensel. The club is organized for those girls who enjoy swimming and are able to pass the entrance qualifications. These requirements for membership in Shark Club are rigid, and the girls must have considerable knowledge of the art of swimming and diving in order to pass them. It is necessary that this be so, since it is from the members of Shark Club that life guards are chosen to assist Miss Wensel in conducting her daily swimming classes. This year the Shark Club presented a swimming and diving exhibition for the Open House Program. The highlight of the Shark Club year, however, was the annual pageant which was presented in February. On this occasion, after much careful re- hearsing, the swimmers presented a program of expert swimming and diving which fol- lowed a definite theme in costuming, music, and lighting effects. In addition to these activities, the club meets every week in the pool for a period of leisurely swimming and diving to keep the girls in trim condition. At these swims the girls drilled until they attained the final per- fection desired for their pageant. The officers of the Shark Club are Pa- tricia Bremhorst, president; Corinne Major, vice president; Marilyn Story, secretary; and Marilyn Dodds, treasurer. Pace 10 1 The Homecoming committee: Dick Armstrong, Sid Poling, HOMECOMING The 1944 Homecoming, as in the past, was an exceptionally gala occasion. All of the events of the day, including a parade, the election of the queen, and the dance, were sponsored by the Hi-Y. Much credit is due to this organization for the success of the Homecoming celebration. Beginning with a rousing pep chapel at three o'clock, the Homecoming set oft to a grand start. Immediately following was the parade, the largest and most colorful in the school's history. Incidentally, the judging of the floats in the parade was extremely difficult, since they were all exceptionally well-planned. Players' and Dramatic Club's float captured the coveted first prize. Run- Coach Newell, Bob Locrkc, Earl Winkclmnn, Gene Allciulcr, Jim- my Van Antwerp. The band leads the parade..... The Hi-Y float The F. T. A. float..The queen and her at- tendants—M. Amos, L. Roberts, M. Stoltz...The Dramatic Club float-first prize winner.N. F. L. float...Bob Locrkc crowns Marjorie Stoltz “Homecoming Queen. ning in a dead heat for second place honors were the floats entered by Art Club and N. F. L. Holding sway over the festivities was the queen, Marjorie Stoltz, and her two at- tendants, Lucille Roberts and Margaret Amos. Selection of the Homecoming royal family was made at an election at which the entire student body of O. H. S. cast ballots. Thousands of fans crowded the stadium Friday night, but to their disappointment, were forced to return home without seeing the game. At approximately eight o'clock the field lights suddenly went out, and for over an hour the crowd waited in total dark- ness. A heavy rain had shorted the lighting system and the game was postponed until Saturday night. The lapse of time did not affect the 23-0 drubbing the Bulldogs handed Coach Schanck's Muskies. Nor did the delay of the game mar the successful Homecoming dance, which was held on Friday, as scheduled. There was only one regret concerning the postponement of the game. Nearly all of the three hundred students from Musca- tine, including their sixty piece band, were unable to remain for the game, and were compelled to return home without seeing the Muskies in battle against the Bulldogs. iMargarcl Amos, attendant; Marjorie Stoltz, queen Lucille Roberts, attendant McKclvcv catches pass for a touch- down. Pack 107 Ackley Motor Co........................125 Allen’s Inc............................145 Anthony, W. E. Dr......................114 Arnold Jewelry and Music...............153 Ayers, Charles C. Jr...................118 Bailey Typewriter Exchange.............141 Baker's................................144 Band Box Cleaners......................144 Banker's Life Co.......................152 Bannister, M. Dr.......................118 Barker Poultry Equipment Co............126 Bastron, A. E. Dr......................115 Bates, H. C. Jeweler...................133 Beatrice Creamery Co...................130 Beauty Box.............................144 Becker, Ethel L. Dr....................119 Benson, H. C. Upholstering.............121 Bernstein's............................144 Bibb, R. C. Dr.........................115 Blunk Construction Co..................150 A D V E Bovenmycr, D. O. Dr..................114 Bremhorst Grocery Co.................145 Brcnneman, J. H. Insurance...........132 Bristow, L. W. Printing..............129 Brody, H. Sons.....................144 Brunk, Wm. C. Insurance..............118 Burlington Transportation Co.........148 Cain, Weston, Insurance..............119 Chidestcr, Arthur....................124 Chisman Studio.......................123 Clausing Manufacturing Co............121 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. . ............127 Community Funeral Service............112 Cooper Appliance Co..................121 Cooper Furniture Co..................136 Cousins Men's Shop...................142 Cownie Fur Co........................145 Cozy Inn.............................129 Cramblit Poling....................142 Cross, C. E. Co......................142 Dain Manufacturing Co................127 Daniels, Clark E., Insurance.........118 Davis, J. C. Dr......................115 Dunning, W. L. Dr....................115 Dupy, W. L...........................127 East End Cafe........................127 Economy Grocery......................121 Elite Beauty Shoppe..................145 Fabritz Hardware Stores..............125 Family Shoe Store....................145 Fccht, Julius, Cigar Co..............128 Fidelity Savings Bank................147 Firestone-Seaburg's Service..........136 Frankel's............................142 Friday's...............................117 Fruit Supply...........................121 Full's Dr. Pepper Bottling Works.......126 Fullmer Builder's Supply Co............130 Fulton Seed Store......................124 Fusfield's Inc.........................142 Gilmore, Moon, Banister................132 Globe, The.............................156 Glover Motor Co........................121 Golden Eagle, The......................156 Goodyear Service Store.................125 Graham, Frank and Estella, Drs.........119 Graham Grocery.........................143 Graham Milk Co.........................143 Green Bay Lumber Co....................130 Gus Rus..............................132 Hall, Walter T. Co...................116 Ilall-Ekfelt Furniture Co..............136 Hafl.berg Grocery......................121 Harper Mclntirc Co...................112 R T I S Harville Grocery......................112 Haw Hardware Co.......................125 Ilawkcye Lumber Co....................130 Head's Grocerv........................121 Hecker, F. A. Dr......................114 Herrick Downs.......................115 Hoevcn, E. B. Dr......................114 Hub Clothier..........................145 Huber, Martin.........................120 Iowa Ave. Pharmacy....................115 Iowa-Illinois Gas Electric Co.......141 Iowa Southern Utilities Co............112 Iowa Steam Laundry....................129 Iowa Success School...................133 Irene Beauty Shop.....................129 Jahn Ollier Engraving Co............135 Jay, Lester, Funeral Home.............137 Jefferson's D-X Station...............131 Johnson Funeral Chapel................140 Johnson, G. R. Dr.....................114 Jones White.........................132 Jolly Cleaners........................129 Joys Food Market......................129 K. B. I. Z............................116 Keesey, L. Q. Dr......................115 Kelly’s Cafe..........................127 Kemble, Roy H., Florist...............143 King Adams Grocery..................113 Kiple DePringer Furniture Co........142 Kranz, C. Son.......................143 LaBelle Beaute Shoppe.................143 LaForgue Bros.........................128 Lagomarcino-Grupc Co..................145 Langdale, C. W........................124 Page 108 Lemley, Ivan Dr.................... Liggett's Drug Store............... Louise Frock Shop.................. Lowenberg Bakery................... McElroy, Walter H.................. Me Elroy Vernon.................. McGavic Lumber Co.................. McMickle Wallace................. Madden, T. J. Co................... MahafFcy Shoe Repair Shop.......... Marklcy, F. W. .................... Messenger Printing Co.............. Miller, K. I. Hatchery............. Moore, II. H. Dr..............t... . Morrell, John Co................. Morris, Glen Auto Parts............ Nash, E. A. Dr..................... Nash-Finch Co...................... Neiswanger Cafe.................... E R S ’ Neumode Hosiery.................... New York Life...................... Nicoson, Paint Wall Paper Co..... Niemeyer, Bros..................... Odenwalder Lumber Co............... O'Hara Hardware Co................. Ottumwa Beauty Academy............. Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce........ Ottumwa City Lines................. Ottumwa Courier.................... Ottumwa Electric................... Ottumwa Ice Co..................... Ottumwa Mercantile Co.............. Ottumwa Shipping Container......... Ottumwa Stamp Works................ Ottumwa Tent Awning Co........... Ottumwa Theater Co................. Ottumwa Truck Farm Equipment Co Pangborn Tire Co................... Pantry Cafe........................ Pedigo, F. D. Dr................... Pedrick Thorne................... Pclmulder, J. J.................... Penney, J. C. Co................. People's Store..................... Peterson Grocery................... Phoenix Barber Shop................ Phoenix Insurance Agency........... Quality Grocery.................... Rambo, D. T. Dr.................... Rater, D. L. Dr.................... Recreation Bowling Center.......... Reynolds........................... Richards, C. W. Dr................. Pack 109 Riverfront Grocery................131 Roberts, J. B. Dr.................118 Rocket Store......................125 Ross, Lunch.......................131 Saul Edmund Furniture Co........138 Sax, J. B. Co.....................140 Shindley's Grocery................126 Sieg Ottumwa Co...................125 Sigel's...........................138 Simmons Jewelers..................133 Singer, S. F. Dr..................118 South Side Drug Store.............120 South Side Shopper................120 Spurgeon Mercantile Co............137 Stadlcr's.........................128 Stan's Grocery....................126 Stevens Shoe Store................138 Stevenson, II. B. Dr..............115 Stocsscl Oil Works................120 Stoltz, O. W......................133 INDEX Stoltz, Sam.......................119 Superior Beauty Shop..............139 Supply Store......................113 Sutton's Conoco Service...........131 Swanson’s Food Markets............139 Swartz Swartz...................132 Swenson's Pastry Shop.............127 Taylor, Frank, Plumber............128 Trautwein, A. W...................132 Truefit Shoe Co...................133 Union Bus Depot...................129 Van Kirk’s........................112 Vaughn Akerman Implement Store. . . 131 Vermillion Grocery................159 Vineyard, T. L. Dr................118 Vossler Flower Shop...............143 W. R. Motor Sales...............117 Wapello Barber Shop...............128 Wapello Dairies...................159 Wardrobe, The.....................128 Wareham-Burns.....................148 Washington Cleaners...............139 West Grocery......................139 Western Grocer Co.................139 Wheeler Typewriter Exchange.......128 Williams Dairy Co.................113 Willison Transportation Line......129 Wilson, F. II.....................125 Wing, H. E. Dr....................119 Y. M. C. A........................142 Y. W. C. A........................142 Zulauf Grocery....................139 .115 .112 .137 .111 .132 . 133 .124 .115 .116 .120 .137 .120 .120 .114 .110 .125 .114 .138 .138 .134 .119 .124 .124 .124 .124 .138 . 144 .130 .146 .141 . 151 .137 . 130 .122 .130 .140 .136 .117 131 119 ,120 133 137 138 126 131 119 126 114 118 128 138 115 CRAFTSMEN in the Modem Art of Meat Making.... In every worth while product, there is one indispensa- blc clement. . .the sincerity and fidelity of its maker. And that, we believe, includes the selection and training of men and the skillful use of raw materials. The men who transform pork and beef into the finish- ed Morrell Meat Products are craftsmen just as surely as those who work with wood or metal, only their skill is keyed to standards of tine flavor, expert trimming and cleanliness. These Morrell craftsmen have the priceless guidance of Morrell's 118 years of experience, which began in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, in 1827. They work with the most modern facilities and equipment. But, most important of all, they have constantly be- fore them the traditional ideals of the House ol Morrell which have always placed quality and craftsmanship far above mere volume. John Morrell Co. Established in England in 1827 • • In America since 1865 Packing Plants: Ottumwa, Iowa • Sioux Falls, S. D. • Topeka, Kansas Pack 110 E nergy to JVLeet tlie oriel Golden crusted, fresh flavored Mary Jane Bread —enriched according to U. S. specifications— contains the energy to help you meet and beat life's problems. It is the perfect bread for mealtime, sandwiches and between meal snacks. Try it! ENRICHED n Jfah READ THE LOWENBERG BAKERY OTTUMWA Page 11J FOR SPORT FOR HEALTH When you think of outdoor sports and athletic activities, think of HAR-MAC SPORTS SHOP J-JARPER ]y|CJNTIRE QO. 105 EAST MAIN STREET OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 The Rexall Store VAN KIRK Grocery and Market Phone 4892 Cor. Hayne and Ash Harville Grocery Qroceries and Meats Corner Main and Walnut Ave. Member of SELL-RITE STORES Phone 2566 Community Funeral Service AMBULANCE SERVICE C. C. Dinsmore, Mgr. 130 W. Second St. Phone 453 Compliments of IOWA SOUTHERN UTILITIES CO. OTTUMWA, IOWA Page 112 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF '45 YOUR FRIENDLY SUPPLY STORE COURTESY AND SERVICE FIRST McMickle Wallace GROCERIES and MEATS 2102 N. Court Phone 621 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1945 CLASS King Adams Grocery 2105 E. Main St. Phone 938 HERRICK DOWNS Visit Our Fountain DRUGGIST Iowa Ave. Pharmacy A Good Place to SCHOOL SUPPLIES Remember Fountain and Luncheonette Main at Iowa Ave. Phone 502 WILLIAMS DAIRY CO. PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS and ICE CREAM PHONES 426 and 603 230 East Second 706 Richmond Avenue Page 115 W. E. ANTHONY, M. D. 105 North Market Street Phone 342 D. 0. BOVENMYER, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 501 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 790 F. A. HECKER, M. D. 228East Main Street Phone 899 EDW. B. HOEVEN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon 407 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 268 G. R. JOHNSON, M. D. 307 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 2818 H. H. MOORE, M. D. Consulation and Gen. Surgery 506 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 403 DR. E. A. NASH, M. D. Physician—Surgeon—Oculist Office and Res.—827 Church St. Office Hours, 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. “The South Side M. Dr Phone—Office and Residence 475 Across Street from St. Patrick's Church D. T. RAMBO, M. D. 308 Hofmann Bldg. Office Hours: 9 to 12 A. M. 1 to 5 P. M. Telephones: Office—544 Residence—1052 Page 114 A. E. BASTRON, D. D. S. 206 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 306 R. C. BIBB, D. D. S. Dentist 211 East Second Street Phone 673 Business Residence Phone 862 Phone 4537-W DR. J. D. C. DAVIS, D. D. S. Dentist Office 126 4 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa W. L. DUNNING, D. D. S. Professional Bldg. Telephone 564 Hours: Phone: 8:00-12:00 312 1:30-5:00 or 4212 LINFORD Q. KEESEY, D. D. S. Anderson Office Bldg. Room 207 Ottumwa, Iowa IVAN LEMLEY, D. D. S. 105 N. Market Phone 913 DR. C. W. RICHARDS, D. D. S. 403 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 216 HARLEY B. STEVENSON DENTIST Over Steven's Shoe Store Page 115 FOR RADIO AT ITS BEST IN THE MIDDLE WEST IT'S K B I Z Congratulations to the Class of 1945 T. J. MADDEN CO. ★ ★ Walter T. Hall CO. Established 1880 Ottumwa, Iowa Page 116 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 FRIDAY’S AUTOMOTIVE — INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION — RADIO DISTRIBUTORS Serving Southeastern Iowa over } $ oj a Century 115-121 South Washington St. Phone 414 Ottumwa, Iowa W. R. MOTOR SALES authorized Pontiac Dealer E. WULFEKUHLER Owned and Operated by Former O. H. S. Students 658 West Second Street Phone 5555 PANGBORN TIRE CO. TIRES—BATTERIES TIRE RECAPPING AND VULCANIZING 827 E. Main Phone 468 Pace 117 M. BANNISTER, M. D. 121 N. College St. Office Hours: 10-12 A. M. 2-4 P. M. Phone 91 Res. 984 Congratulations to the Class oj ’45 J. B. ROBERTS, M. D. D. L. Rater, B. S., M. D., F.A.C.S. Phones: Office 340 Res. 291 (If no answer call Physician's Exchange 323) Office Hours—2:00 to 5:00 P. M. week days only—Sunday and Holi- days by appointment only. 205 McNett Bldg. Ottumwa, la. S. F. SINGER, M. D. X-Ray and Radium 606 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 2903 T. L. VINEYARD, M. D. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Hofmann Bldg. Clark E. Daniels Insurance Agency Insurance That Pays Langdale Bldg. Ottumwa, Iowa Phone 54 Charles C. Ayres, Jr. ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 27-28 Langdale Bldg. 208 E. Second St. Phone 512 Ottumwa, Iowa WM. C. BRUNK INSURANCE AGENCY 127 E. Second Street Phone 187 Ottumwa, Iowa Page 118 Drs. Frank and Estella Graham Palmer Graduate Chiropractors Phone 594 Room 207 Kresgc Building Corner Main and Market DR. ETHEL L. BECKER Osteopathic Physician General Practice Foot Correction Phones—Office 866, Res. 2790 118 S. Market St. Ottumwa, Iowa EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED DR. F. D. PEDIGO OPTOMETRIST 126 E. Main—Over Grant’s Phone 221 Ottumwa, Iowa HARRY E. WING, M. D. 604 Professional Bldg. Phone 361 WESTON M. CAIN Insurance • Bonds Hofmann Building CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ’45 New York Life Insurance Walter E. Fern 114 South Market Phone 4373 PHOENIX INSURANCE AGENCY R. E. WELLMAN W. R. WELLMAN SAM STOLTZ DEPARTMENT STORE OF INSURANCE Phone 733 114 E. Third Street Ottumwa, Iowa Page 119 JVialiafFey 51ioe S liop Wc call for and Deliver Free MESSENGER Printing Co. Charles and Lena Holland 529 Church St. Phone 2971 Workmanship and Quality Guaranteed COMMERCIAL PRINTING Phone 777 Bibles and Religious Merchandise K. I. MILLER Phone 1216— HATCHERIES Martin Huber SEEDS Everything lor Poultry Clover, Timothy, Alfalfa lawn 331 Church St. Phone 939 grass. Blue Grass, Redtop Hybrid Corn and Inoculation. Albert T. Stoessel Co. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 SHELL OIL PRODUCTS South Side Shopper 329 Church St. Phone 5726 Phone 811 P. O. Box 625 Your Neighborhood Advertising Metered Fuel Oil Service Newspaper South Side Drug Store You It Like to Trade with Pedrick Tkorne H. J. Anderson The Friendly Hardware 409 Church Street 402 Church Street Phone 409 Ottumwa, Iowa Phone 49 Pace 120 H. C. BENSON, PEOP. PHONE 803 CONGRATULATIONS H. C. BENSON TO THE CLASS OF 1945 UPHOLSTERING CO. HOTTER RrT Uenson CLAUSING MFG. 520 N. Jefferson St. Ottumwa, la. CO. Zenith Radios Easy IFashers Leonards Congratulations to the Class of “45” Cooper Appliance Hardware Co. Economy Grocery Dealers in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ELECTRIC and GAS APPLIANCES “A Quality Meats and Groceries Paints Gifts Wiring Sales and Sendee Phone 894 903 Albia Road Quality Fruits, Vegetables Direct from Grower to you Glover Motor at attractively low prices Co. ★ PLYMOUTH AND DE SOTO DEALER FRUIT SUPPLY Guaranteed Used Cars 651 Church Street Phone 1205 515 Richmond Avc. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Head’s Grocery HALLBERG’S Purveyors oj Fine Food Since 1906 PHONE 2021 GROCERY AND MARKET Corner Ward St. and Finley Ave. Kcota and Milner Sts. Pace 121 TO o ur Boys in the iService WE DEDICATE THIS SPACE in Hie 1945 ArgUS A nnual RAYMOND McCLASKEY Staff Sergeant O. H. S. Class of 1938 ROSS W. RUTLEDGE Fireman First Class O. H. S. Class of 1941 ★ Ottumwa iStamp orks “Particular IFork for Particular People” ESTABLISHED IN 1886 Printers of tlie 1945 ARGUS 118 E. Second Ottumwa, Iowa Page 122 Page 125 A. ODENWALDER CO. C. David Pierce, Mgr. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 745 O’HARA Hardware - Appliance Corner Iowa Avc. and Main St. Phone 220 218 S. Market C. W. Langdale NTicoson Paint Artistic IF all Paper and Hanging HOUSE PAINTING and INTERIOR DECORATING Picture Framing Moulding Wall Paper Co. 220 East Second Street 207 E. Main Street Phone 226 Fulton’s Seed CONGRATULATIONS! Store Dependable Farm and Garden SEEDS McGAVIC LUMBER CO. W. K. CARROLL, Mgr. Nursery Stock Phone 200 PHONE 581 107 W. Second “IJ It’s lo Build With, We Have It K. V. P. HOUSEHOLD PAPERS Shelf and Lining Paper CHIDESTER’S Dusting Paper Wax Paper BICYCLES—RECORDS FILMS—PHOTO SUPPLIES ★ ISTiemeyer Bros. L. S. CHIDESTER CO. 225 S. Market St. Phone 270 Since 1900 Page 124 Authorized Sa tes and Service Ackley Atotor Co. FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN ZEPHYR Corner Green and Second Streets OTTUMWA, IOWA SPORTING GOODS BUILDER'S HARDWARE CHICAGO PAINTS CARPENTER'S TOOLS 109 S. Market St. 301 Church Goodyear Service Store Recapping and Vulcanizing Battery Service Washington and 2nd Phone 5050 Glenn Morris Auto Parts WHOLESALE AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AUTO M 0 TI V E MACHINE SHOP SERVICE Phone 292 515 W. Second CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class o f 1945 HAW HARDWARE COMPANY F. H. WILSON Diamond Products Rural and City Deliveries Phone 2732 We Rocket Store Sells for Less PAINTS, VARNISHES WALLPAPER Glass—Brushes—Venetian Blinds VAUGHN AKERMAN, Owners 220 W. Second St. Phone 970 Page 125 COMPLIMENTS OF arker Poultry Equipment Co. MANUFACTURERS OF POULTRY HOUSE EQUIPMENT SHINDLEY’S Grocery and jM.arket “The Clean Store” Frank J. Williams Donald Gallagher COMPLIMENTS OF PETERSEN’S Cash and Carry Grocery Fruits, Vegetables and Fresh Meats Phone 37 1602 W. Second St. Ottumwa, la. Quality Grocery HEADQUARTERS FOR Fresh Vegetables and Quality Meats 532 N. Jefferson St. Ottumwa, la. CONGRATULATIONS FROM Stan s Grocery The Friendly Store 511 N. Ferry Ottumwa, Iowa Sdhk YOUR BITE TO ERT «it 10-2 4 Page 126 DAIN Compliments of the MANUFACTURING COMPANY W. L. DUPY Bakery and Restaurant Quality — Economy — Satisfaction “Good Food is Good Health 106 S. Market St. Phone 4095 Kelly’s Cafe “Two places to eat; here and at home Minnie Kelly, Owner Johnson—Manager COMPLIMENTS OF East End Cafe Ole and Gladys Munson, Props. “Good Place lo Fat Phone 1985 1405 E. Main St. CONGRATULATIONS FROM Swenson’s Pastry Shop “Just a Little Better Ottumwa, Iowa Drink . IN BOTTLES Around the Corner from Anywhere Page 127 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 Recreation Frank Taylor PLUMBING and HEATING “JFe donl stall Bowling Center white installing” Phone 144 220 S. Market 135 North Market Street Rogat Typewriters ”Stick Up Jor Dates” A. B. Dick Mimeographs WHEELER TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE W apello Barker Skop Sales, Rentals, Supplies, Service ALL MAKES Across street from Courier 105 N. Market Phone 271 Earl Kirk L. C. Stufflebeam Everything for the Smoker THE WARDROBE at ” Kleaners IF ho Klean” Stadler s PHONE 560 ★ 125 E. Second St. Phone 784 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of '45 JULIUS FECHT LaForgue Bros. Leather Goods Store CIGAR CO. IFe Know Leather It’s Our Business 203-205 S. Marion St. Phone 476 Luggage Hand Bags Page 128 JOLLY IOWA STEAM LAUNDRY PHONE PHONE CO. KNOWN FOR QUALITY CLEANING 219-221 S. Market St. W lllison Transportation Line 212 W. Second St. Ottumwa, la. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 45” Agent for Aero Mayflower Transit Co. ★ National Furniture Movers Phone 2465 Union Bus Depot 214 East Second Street Irene Beauty Skop CONGRATULATIONS CLASS oj 1945 120 South Court Street Ottumwa, Iowa Quality Meats Self Service BEAUTY CULTURE AT ITS BEST For Appointment — Phone 265 Joys Food jMLarket 407 N. Ash The COZY INN BRISTOW PRINTING CO. For Home Cooked Plate Dinners COMMERCIAL PRINTING or Fountain Service OF ★ ALL KINDS 1902 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa 109 W. Second St. Ottumwa CONGRATULATIONS Tent and Awning to the Class of 1945 Co. Ottumwa OTTUMWA RUG CLEANERS Skipping Container Co. 1224 West Second Street 655 W. Second St. Phone 372 Phone 972 CONGRATULATIONS HAWK EYE TO THE CLASS OF 1945 LUMBER CO. Ottumwa City Lines, Inc. (I? 192 Sa fety—Cou rtesy—Service 647-653 West Second Street Ateadow Gold BLUNK’S MILK — ICE CREAM TRANSIT MIX DAIRY PRODUCTS STRENGTH CONCRETE Phone 425 or 674 Phone 240 MAKE Fullmer Green Bay Lumber Co. at Builders Supply Co. 419 West Main Street DEALERS IN Your Choice when in need of BUILDING MATERIALS BUILDING MATERIALS It will pay you 502 W. Main Street A. 0. Ness, Mgr. Phone 445 Phone 4000 Pace 130 C0M PLIMENTS OF FOR JEFFERSON'S LOCKER SERVICE D-X STATION CALL 925 Church St. Ottumwa, la. Phone 679 Ottumwa Ice Co. We Call For and Deliver Your Car CONGRATULATIONS A HEALTHFUL HABIT TO THE CLASS ROSS’ OF '45 II () M E M A D E ★ ICE K E A .Riverfront Grocery Mrs. C. R. Cline M “The Taste Tells 418 Church St. Ottumwa, Iowa Vauglin Akerman Implement Store Stop and meet your Friends at the Phoenix Barker Skop John Deere Implements Repairs and Service 114 S. Market—across the alley from Penney's HAIR CUTTING A SPECIALTY 314 Church St. Phone 452 William Cohenour Harold Raines Don Voriiies CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '45 CONGRATULATIONS • We PANTRY CAFE “The Place Thai Please,r SUTTON’S Conoco Service 108 N. Market Phone 757 Second at Green Sts. Phone 3860 TO BE SURE “INSURE WITH JONES £ WHITE GUS ca, RUSS Attorneys at Law Ottumwa Theatre Bldg. ★ 227 E. Main St. Phone 90 Union Bank Trust Bldg. Ottumwa, Iowa Clyde E. Jones R. E. White WALTER H. McELROY Attorney and Abstractor Robert H. McElroy, Realtor Land Titles Made and Examined Prompt, Efficient Service AIcElroy Abstractors have Served the Public Jor 70 Years 103 N. Market St. Phone 154 DOUBLE DUTY DOLLAR BANKERS LIFE CO. Des jMoines, Iowa R. H. MARTIN, Agency Manager 117 E. Main Ottumwa, Iowa Phone 750 THE J. H. Brenneman INSURANCE SERVICE 204 E. Second St. Extends its Congratulations To the Class of 1945 Gilmore jMlooii and Bannister Attorneys at Law 209-211 E. Main St. Phone 20 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 Swartz Swartz ATTORNEYS Kresge Bldg. A. W. Trautwein City Real Estate Loans People's Building and Savings Association 116 East Third Street Page 132 ASK FOR— The New Borden Drink Vitamin Fortified HEMO McElroy C Vernon Co. BEST WISHES FOR BEST SUCCESS ★ O. W . Stoltz Co. Modern Business Training CONGRATULATIONS Free Placement Service TO THE CLASS OF'45 IOWA SUCCESS SCHOOL TRUEFIT Summer Term: June 4-11 Fall Term: September 4 SHOE STORE BEST WISHES To he Class o f 1945 TO THE CLASS OF '45 CONGRATULATIONS FROM J. J. Pelmulder ARNOLD’S JEWELER Ollumwa’s Oldest Reliable Jewelers 205 E. Main St. Since 1904 ELGIN HAMILTON Watches Watches SIMMONS HUBERT C. BATES GOOD JEWELERS JEWELER DIAMONDS—JEWELRY Watches, Diamonds and Gijls Quality—Service 210 E. Second St. Phone 484 217 E. Main St. Phone 4 Page 133 Neumode 201 E. Main St. Phone 4414-J The Home of Good Hosiery Congratulates the Class gf 1945 Page 134 L O YA L always, to the cause of better Yearbooks JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Color Artists - Photographers 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD C M C 4 O O Pack 155 Ottumwa Truck and Farm Equipment Co. INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS—McCOR MICK-DEER ING FARM MACHINERY 515 E. Second Street Ottumwa, Iowa Telephone 18 THE GOLDEN EAGLE Cooper Furniture Co. COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY HOME FURNITURES DECORATORS OPEN EVENINGS Everything (or the Home 416 E. Main Hyman Gcifman Main at Court Phone 68 BEST WISHES COMPLIMENTS FROM HALL-EKFELT Furniture Co. THE GLOBE Max Sigel 112-114-116-118 W. Main Street 526 East Main CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '45 Seakurg s Home and Auto Supply 120 East Second Street PHONE 665 Tiire$fone TIRES—TUBES—BATTERIES RECREATION SUPPLIES HOME AND AUTO SUPPLIES Page 136 America's future progress requires that you be self-reliant; LIFE INSURANCE HELPS YOU TO BE SO Northwestern National .Life FRANK W. MARKLEY, Gen. Agt. Local Agents: Max I. Tullis—Raymond Myers 601 Hofmann Bldg. Phone 281 Compliments of Ottumwa jMLercantile Co. CONGRATULATIONS To l ie Class of 1945 SPURGEON’S DRY GOODS MILINERY READY-TO-WEAR 107 E. Alain St. Phone 140 WHEN YOU BUY AT PENNEY’S It's Right IN QUALITY IN STYLE IN PRICE Compliments of louise frock stop “Smart Apparel” LESTER JAY DAVID JAY 220 North court strset Lasterjc qJi ay Funeral Rome On umwa Joiva “AN INSTITUTION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE Page 137 CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of To the Class oj ’45 NTasli-Fincli Co. Neiswanger’s Cafe Wholesale Distributors NASH'S TOASTED COFFEE “JUST GOOD FOOD” Open 24 Hours Completely Air Conditioned LEARN A PROFESSION AND BE SECURE FOR YOUR FUTURE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '45 Ottumwa Beauty Academy Located in your City Ottumwa Beauty Academy Charge it at the Peoples iStore Designs for Youth” Phone 4151 222 E. Second Street 226 E. Main Phone 498 FURNITURE WORTH LIVING WITH The Store for Women 117 EAST MAIN Saul-Edmund Him FURNITURE CO. CONGRATULATIONS SIGEL’S To the Class of 1945 Clothing and Shoes SHOE hw __ z 418-420 East Main Street III� ■ WtteA VAUM. to«a Page 138 Superior (j3eauty 5Lp 205 Kresge Bldg. Complete Beauty Service Appointments Tues, and Thursday evenings Phone 1192 Ottumwa, Ia. Congratulations to the Class oj ’45 SWANSON FOOD STORES ERNEST L. SWANSON The Home of the MILLION DOLLAR FOOD PRODUCTS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Zulauf Grocery 521 North Iowa Avc. Phone 287 P. G. Vermillion Groceries and Meats 905 S. Madison Phones 247-248 Ottumwa, Iowa For Safely—Use PASTEURIZED MILK PRODUCTS AND ICE CREAM Distributed by WAPELLO DAIRIES INC. 319 Church St. Phone 4236 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 WESTS Grocery and Market Phone 893 520 E. Main Washington STA - PRESS CLEANERS PHONE 1911 JACK SPRAT FOODS WESTERN GROCER Congratulations to the Class oj ’45 OTTUMWA THEATRE CO. CAPITOL — OTTUMWA ZEPHYR — RIALTO J. E. SAA CC. FOR 80 YEARS Southeastern Iowa’s Leading Clothiers 206-208 East Main Street Phone 36 JOHNSON’S AMBULANCE SERVICE 408 Ckurck Street Pkone 2960 Page 140 Congratulations.... TO THE Class of 1945 225 East Main Street Phone 112 COMPLIMENTS OF o ttumwa El ectnc Co. OTTUMWA, IOWA Bailey Typewriter Exchange WE SELL CORONA, UNDERWOOD, REMINGTON AND ROYAL Sjjccial Rental Rates and Services 125 East Second Street Phone 1539 Page 141 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class oj 1945 Kiple DePrenger FURNITURE CO. C OT TUMWA Phone 546 236 E. Main St. C. E. Cross Co. 203 E. Main 116 S. Market “GOOD CLOTHES STORE DRESSES — SUITS — COATS WOMAN — MISSES — GIRLS We Dress You Up! 111 East Main Street We wish you all the best luck in the world c Compliments oj I IS East Ma in Streel “Outfitters to Smart Women” SMART WOMEN'S WEAR AT PRICES that will PLEASE YOU Congratulations Class of 1945 Junior Members OF THE Y. M. C. A. Y. W. C A. Here - - - 1 - - - Play To 1 r rl Work Serve - - - '-'“L vl Problems HI-TRI CLUB OF GIRL RE- SERVES, TRY TO FACE LIFE SQUARELY AND TO FIND AND GIVE THE BEST Pack 142 J. L. GRAHAM GROCERY Your Good Food Store ALWAYS ASK FOR GRAHAM’S PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS At Your Grocers Roy H. Kemble —FLORIST— 104 S. Market St. FLOWERPHONE 725 FOR THE BEST AND FRESHEST IN Flowers Always Phone 182 C. Kranz Son 107 N. Market St. F. T. D. ‘ Dlotvzzs. . . . VOSSLER’S FLOWER SHOP 105 S. Market St. Phone 4466 CONGRATULATIONS a 2.lle BEAUTY SHOPPE “Beauty is Our Business” Phone 5795 708 Church Steert Lagomarcino-Grupe Co. Wholesale QUALITY Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Groceries PHONE 308 WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER BAND BOX CLEANERS 110 N. MARKET ST. OTTUMWA, IOWA L. H. “Doc Holmes W. R. “Dick Tozer 131) BAKER’S Complete Beauty Service EVERYTHING IN MUSIC Records, Sheet Music, Band, String Instruments Farmers Merchants Bank Bldg. Supplies Phone 255 Phone 2000 Radios The future of Ottumwa depends upon public spirited and civic minded young people COMPLIMENTS OF OTTUMWA CHAMBER of COMMERCE Bernsteins 412 E. Main Robert Lee Clothes BRODY’S “THE STORE FOR YOUNG MEN 228 E. Main Street Phone 4766 Bremkorst Grocery Co. Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Meats, Fish, Beverages QUALITY SERVICE 55 YEARS SELLING GOOD FOOD No. 1—103-105 South Court Street No. 2—911-915 Church Street Phones 554, 355, 536, 538 Phone 5254 Backed by 37 Years of Fine Fur Craftsmanship D!U over grant's Convenient Terms 107 E. Second St. Ottumwa, la. 126 E. Main Street BEST WISHES CLASS OF '45 FAMILY SHOE STORE SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 220 E. Main St. Phone 579J W Ottumwa's Smartest Store for Women, Juniors, and Children SHOP with CONFIDENCE AT THE H L Cl otlners Page 145 The World is Yours THE MULTIPLE-SIDED PROBLEMS IN TODAY'S WORLD CHALLENGE THE BEST THAT IS IN YOU, Ottumwa high school seniors, and all OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE. WE OF ANOTHER GENERATION CAN ADVISE AND SUGGEST, BUT WE ARE NOT UNMINDFUL THAT MUCH YOU WILL HAVE TO SETTLE IS OF OUR MAKING. WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION, TO BACK YOU UP IN YOUR UNDERTAKINGS. YOU HAVE THE STAMINA, THE INTELLECT, THE ABILITY AND RESOURCEFULNESS TO UNDERTAKE THE JOB —IF YOU HAVE LEARNED FULL WELL DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS. ON THEM IS BASED WHAT YOU WILL DO HENCEFORTH. THE BEST OF LUCK, ALWAYS. Ottumwa (Lourier John Huston Publisher. Totaof luck 'l o o 5 lu .H g I H to d 4o O.A r%CU £ I© O r t frO-'K H 7 Compliments of FIDELITY SAVINGS BANK 147 X • -----------------— Congratulations and Best Wishes to tke Class of 1945 WAREHAM - BURNS 104 East Main Ottumwa, Iowa BUS DEPOT 1 1 5 Main St. Phone: 4088 FROM CHILDHOOD ON IT IS MAKES LIFE WORTH WHILE. BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS VALUES YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU AS GUESTS SHOULD BE SERVED, THAT IS WITH COURTESY. IT IS A MATTER OF PRIDE WITH OUR PERSONNEL. s n v w