Oxford Area High School - Kernel Yearbook (Oxford, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1925 volume:

ELECTRICITY The Universal Servant Electricity is solving the labor problem” in many industries by eliminating the necessity for so much labor. Electricity is solving the servant problem in the home by rendering the hard housekeep- ing tasks easier thus doing away with the demand for many servants. Electricity has not quite solved the farmer’s problem yet, but it is helping a great deal. The Oxford Electric Company OXFORD, PENNA, MENTION THE KERNEL WHEN PATRONIZING OCR ADVERTISERS CONTENTS Editorial Staff Boys’ Basket Ball Review Dedication ( 'alculations Faculty Picture Girls’ Basket Ball Faculty Directory Gypsy Rover Senior Class Picture Spanish Club Class History ’25 Seniors in the Future Junior Class Track Notes Sophomore Class Base Ball Freshman Class Junior-Senior Reception Debating Club Isn’t It Odd the Way Alumni Notes Washington Group Alumni Banquet Honor Roll Group Code of Ethics Wearers of the “0” Poem “To the Seniors” Kernel Staff Ukelele Club Things We Would Like To See An Examination We All Could Pass Jim and the Devil—Short Story by G. Walton Echoes of Oxford 1935 I nterseholastic ( onference Liberty What a II. S. Student Sings as lie Grasps his Diploma ADS EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ___ Assistant Editors— Junior Editor...... Sporting— j Short Story........ Exchange .......... Joke .............. Alumni Editor Poetry Editors— ) Gtertrude Walton June Mohler Marian Pugh ... Gilbert Kelly Harry Danner Janet Walton . Mabel Hindman . . Anna Melrath ..... Ruth Kirk . .. Mary Russell Jean Wilson Joanna Hogg Notes Senior .................. Kathryn Lutnian Junior ...................... Alma Shellin Sophomores .............. Margaret Broomall Freshman ................. Martha Russell Commercial .............. Roberta Connor Business Staff Business Manager ........... Haines Kirk Advertising Manager .................. John Baer John Ware Assistants— Everett Morris I Horace Ringler To CHARLES W. LI EH we dedicate this Kernel Annual. Pal to the boys, Friend to the girls, Teacher and Advisor of us all, he has won our lasting admiration and respect. mm FACULTY OF OXFORD SCHOOLS FACULTY OF OXFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS •I. Willard .McMullen, A. B.— University of Delaware Supervising Principal C. W. Lieh— Millersville Normal School Principal of High School Science Department ('. S. Gustafson, A. B.— Ursula College Department of Mathmatics Norman E. Kisser, A. B.— Franklin and Marshall College History and Athletics Cella I. Liggett, A. B.— Dickinson College Spanish and Latin M. K. Robinson— Marysville College Department of English •I. M. Ilighberger— Washington and Jefferson College Science and Civics Elizabeth M. Barry— Temple University Physical Training Violet L. Brabson— Philadelphia Business College Commercial Department Mary A. Jacobs— Peabody Institute and Hollis Dann School Department of Music FACULTY Miss Liggett, we are sorry to say, is leaving us this year. She will teach First and Second Year Latin in her home town, Carlisle, next year. Mr. J. Ross Miller returns next year to take up his former position after at- tending college for one year. Miss Viella Stafford, after being seriously ill in the winter, has return- ed to school fully restored to health again. Miss Armstrong’s pupils recently held a bake for the benefit of the Com- munity Nurse fund, which netted about $75 for that worthy cause. Henry Hoffman substituted during the illness of Mr. Gustafson, who was operated on for appendicitis. He is back on duty again, slowly and stead- ily gaining in strength. Josephine M. Armstrong— West Chester Normal School Eighth Grade Marian R. Kennnrd— West Chester Normal School Seventh. Grade Katherine Cannon— West ( hester Normal School Sixth Grade Viella Stafford— Millersville Normal School Fifth Grade •Mrs. Blanche Walton— Kutztown Normal School Fourth Grade Abbie K. Gehman— Millersville Normal School Third Grade Marian E. Houston— West ( hester Normal School Second Grade Mrs. Sara L. Wilson— West Chester Normal School— First Grade John C. Kuhns— Industrial Art School Department of Art Mrs. G. B. Coleman— West Chester Normal School Union Primary II. Alonza Davis, A. B. Lincoln University Union Intermediate NOTES Mr. Kisser will lie Director of Ath- letics at Pitman, New Jersey, next year. Miss Brabson will resume her work in the Commercial Department next year. All the Seniors have received Typing Certificates and pins and three members of the Junior Class have re- ceived ( 'ertificates. Professor McMullen, Mr. Highberg- er, and Mr. Miller are planning to at- tend Summer School this summer. We are all glad to know that we are going to have Mr. McMullen and Mr. Lieb with us again next year. There will almost be a whole new set of teachers next year, especially in the High School, as Miss Liggett, Miss Barry, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Gus- tafson and Mr. Kisser are all leaving. M. P„ ’25 June, 1925 THE KERNEL The Senior Class MARIAN GERTRUDE BARNETT “Shorty” “Oh, my Soul!” Class Prophecy, ’25, L. C. Smith Typ- ing Awards, Remington and L. C. Smith Pins, Senior Literary Program ’25, “Cherry Blossom” chorus, Junior Re- ception Committee, Decoration Commit- tee, ’22, ’23, ’24. “Shorty” can’t do much home work when there is a dance on hand, but talk about ambition—she’s going to be a nurse. This time next year she’ll be winding her watch and making patients temperature rise, when she looks at them with her bright eyes. “He’s a perfect dear; Look at those eyes.” MERCY REBECCA BICKNELL President Spanish Club ’25, Kernel Re- porter, Spanish Club, Senior Literary ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus ’25, Cke Club ’25, Treasurer Debating Club 25, Junior Reception Committee ’24, Chairman School Debate ’24, Spanish Club ’24. Program Committee Spanish Club ’24, “Cherry Blossom” chorus ’24. Mercy, a demure little Quaker maid, follows out the traditions of William Penn’s sect. Can be depended on by teachers and pupils. A good student and a good friend. On the Honor Roll of the Senior Class, and as President of Spanish Club she has gained worthy recognition. PEARL ISABEL BROWN Class Base Ball ’23; Class Volley Ball ’23. Pearl is studious and very fond of books. If it’s a current event you wish c know, ask her. 6 THE kernel June, 1925 FRANK IRWIN BRADLEY We’ve never gotten well acquainted with I rwin for he is so very quiet and un- assuming. But we have found him to be endowed with an abundant supply of brains and good nature, two qualities that make him a good fellow and friend at all times. WILLIAM MILTON BUSH “Bill”, “Bushy” ’Varsity Soccer ’25, Gypsy Rover” Cast ’25, Alumni Reception Committee ’25. “Bill” has a ready smile and a hearty laugh. Ilis “hail-fellow-well-met” air makes us all like him. lie is a radio en- thusiast, and he also displays marked in- terest in one of the grade girls. MARGARET CAMPBELL “Peg” Interscholastic Debating Team ’25, Senior Literary Program ’25, Junior Re- ception Committee ’24. Decoration Com- mittee ’22, ’24, ’28, Spanish Club Party Committee ’25, “Cherry Blossom” chor- us, Spanish Club ‘24, ’25. “With her curly hair and bright blue eyes, Peg looks like an angel dropped down from the skies; While her marks are not Irad, and - her deportment not shocking, All her classmates know that she’s not a “blue-stocking.” June, 1925 THE KERNEL ROBERT WINGATE CAUFFMAN Bob”, “Bobbie” Soccer ’25, Basket Ball Reserve ’25, Base Ball Reserve ’25. Bob has just come to us this year, and we haven’t had a very great opportunity to get acquainted with him. But we all know him as- a tine fellow and a good sport. 'Keep at it, Bob, you’ll make your mark some day. JULIA FLORENCE CHASE and JANE FRANCES CHASE “Chasie” Class Soccer ’22, ’24. Varsity Hockey ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus, Spanish Club ’24, ’25, Senior Literarv Program '25. A good-natured and mischievious pair, that can’t he beat or separated They are both man haters (?) but very fond of hockey. ROBERTA ELIZABETH CONNER “Bertie”, “Bobby” “Ain’t that the worm’s eye-lid!” Varsity Basket Ball '22, ’23, 24. Class Volley Ball ’23. Manager Soccer Team— Class Soccer '24, Manager Hockey Team ’25, Commercial Reporter, Kernel Staff ’25, L. C. Smith, Remington and Under- wood Typing Awards and Pins. Here is a hale and hearty athlete. For be it known if there eyer was a cutter up in O. II. S. it was Bertie. It’s the smil- ing fellows that get along in this world, and our sentiments are that success be yours in later years. 8 THE KERNEL June, 1925 LOIS WILSON CROWL Spanish Club Secretary ’25, Class De- bater ’24. Always jolly and humorous as well, Does she like beaus? I’m not going to tell. MARY EMMA CROWL Spanish Club ’24, Hockey Team ’25, Junior Reception Committee ’24, Re- freshment Committee for Spanish Party ’24, Class Soccer ’23, ’24. Always there where there’s fun, Makes a good friend for anyone. “Footsteps approaching on horseback.” HARRY EARL DANNER “Dutch” ■President '22, Vice-President ’23, ’24, ’25, Baseball Manager ’25, Soccer ’25, Basketball ’24, Male lead in “Cherry Blossom” and “Gypsy Rover”, Alumni Toast for Senior Class ’25, Junior Re- ception Committee, Spanish Club ’24. Representative to Interscholastic Confer- ence ’25, Senior Literary Program, Ath- letic Editor for “Kernei”. We are all very proud of Harry, our talented tenor. Besides taking the lead- ing part in our high school operettas, he has always been active in school affairs. Harry is seldom seen without a girl,— oh, but you know who she is—a charm- ing, giggling, Freshman maid. 9 June, 1925 THE KERNEL DOROTHY JOSEPHINE DELANEY “Dot” Spanish Club ’25, Chairman Decoration Committee for Spanish Club Party ’25. In dressing Dot’s right there, But to be in bookkeeping the right time She’s never there! Better late than never, “Dot.” ELSIE MADELINE DELANEY As an up-to-date vamp, She’s cunning and coy, In sunshine or rain She likes more than one boy. EDNA DOWLAND “Eddie” She’s got ambition, Oh ! My ! Yes! Tried to pass Gym Without going to class. “That’s just what I say.” 10 THE KERNEL June, 1925 GRACE FERGUSON “Fergie” Decorating Committee ’24. ’25, Junior Reception Committee ’24. Grace is so happy, Cheerful and gay, That with her red hair. She turns night into day. “Sure”. FLOYD EMERALD FISHEL “Fish” .Soccer ’24, ’25, Base Ball ’24, ’25, Dec- oration Committee ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25. “Never do today what you can put off ’till tomorrow.” “I hear footprints”. LEORA MAY FISHEL “Lenore” “Huh!” Remington and L. C. Smith Typing Awards. This modest little girl, a light in our Commercial Department, never did much in the way of school activities, but she was never called upon for a recitation without a prepared answer. Well, that’s what counts in a class room. So we know that whatever she starts she will make a success. “Quiet and has a winning smile.” 11 June, 1925 THE KERNEL AMY GRANT Class Volley Ball ’2:1, Class Base Ball ’23. Amy is always bright and laughing about her school work. And Prince ( harming will surely choose a bright, diligent little maid. MAUDE ELEANOR HANSEN ‘ Hansome' ’ “Pull in your ears!” Senior Literary Play, lead 2o, Type- writing Awards and Pins, Commercial Write-up Committee—Kernel ’25. Then there is “Hansome”, a breath from Tennessee. She’s the only blonde in our commercial department. It must be nice to have light clouds around. The only trouble with her is, she spends so much time on anti-fat. She’ll have to get out of that, when she teaches the commercial course in Oxford High. JOHN N. HEESTERS “Jack” Base Ball ’24, ’25, Soccer '24, ’25. Basket Ball ’25, “Miss Cherry Blossom” cast, Literary Program ’25. We depend on Jack to “do his stuff in Soccer and Base Ball. When he twirls that old ball over the plate, we all know that there’s not very much chance for the batter. Jack is very fond of Balti- more; many special delivery letters come to him from there. Well, we can’t blame him. 12 THE KERNEL June, 1925 J. STANLEY HERR “Stan” “Aw Heck” L. ('. Smith and Remington Awards. “Stan” was a good student until he was bitten by a Radio bug. The other night he got Chile sitting by tlie window. His mind, too, is slipping from his Com- mercial work, due to the use of vaseline on his hair. “Aw, come on here Ford.” ALMA HILTON This little quiet maid comes from Lin- coln. She has worked hard, and may success follow her in the future. JOHN HICKEY “Hickey” Basket Ball ’25. John has come to us from New Lon- don. Soccer, lie said was too rough for him. but oh, he shone in Basket Ball! Best luck to you. John, in the future. 13 June, 1925 THE KERNEL CLEMENT EARL KENT “Kenty” “Aw, Whatta You Care?’’ Soccer '24, ’25. Base Ball ’24, ’25, L. C. Smith Typing Certificate. Kenty has achieved fame in baseball, and he will do the same as a bookkeeper. Kenty, our heartfelt wishes are extend- ed to you, that your future may al- ways be as bright as the past, and we hope there will be some one to share it with you. JOANNA HOGG Varsity Hockey ’25, Basket Ball Re- serve ’23, Miss Cherry Blossom Chorus ’24, Spanish Club ’24, ’25, Uke Club ’25. Senior Literary ’25, Kernel Staff ’25. Joanna is always busy and wherever she goes she is in a hurry. Judging from her ability to make friends and keep them, her success in this world is assur- ed. ELIZABETH LEE JAMISON “Betty’’ Typing Awards ’25. Salutatoriam Our dignified member; but if she is haughty, she has a pleasant smile. Speak ing of ambition, being so high in her class shows that. She is gonna be some- one’s stenographer soon. Our good luck goes with her. “True to all and liked by all.” 14 THE KERNEL June, 1925 RUTH ANN KIRK Secretary of Class ’22. ’23, ’24, ’25, Treasurer of Class ’22, Spanish Club ’24, Kernel Staff ’24, 25, Junior Reception Committee ’24, Class Party ’22, ’23, ’24. Rosy cheeks and light brown hair, Eyes alight with mischief rare, Ruth never has a care; In all mischief she’s ever there. We’ll sing her praises to the sky, We’ll heap her compliments on high; For Ruth wished that she should be Renowned for joy and jollity. ELIZABETH JANE LINDENBAUGH “Betty” “You’re not talking to me!” Class Debating Team ’24. Remington L. C. Smith typing Awards and Pins. Commercial Write-up Committee for the Kernel. Betty has lovely dark curls, the envy of every girl in our class. Always prompt in her work and worthy of any praise that comes her way. • “Always bright and neat, A friend hard to beat.” SAMUEL CHARLES LAWRIE “Charlie” Decoration Committee ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Basket Ball ’24, ’25. Soccer ’24, '25, Sen- ior Literary ’25, Team for Penn Relays ’25. Charles has been one of the chief “dec- orators” since he entered high school as a Freshie. Every year you could see him up on a step ladder pounding some tacks to fasten paper streamers in the wood of the old gym. (Shh, here’s a secret—Charles shows a decided weak- ness toward red hair). We feel certain that he will be a success in whatever he undertakes. 15 June. 1925 THE KERNEL EVA KATHERINE LUTMAN “Kitty” Kernel Staff Class Reporter ’25, Sen- ior Literary ’25, Uke Club ’25, Debating Club ’25, Spanish Club ’24, ’25, .Program Committee for Spanish Party ’24. Kitty has developed many fine traits during her school career. She has always held a high standing in her classes and is ready and willing to lend a little sun- shine to drive the dark clouds of life away and let their silver lining shine through. MIRIAM ELIZABETH LYSLE “Mim” Interscholastic Debating Team ’25, De- bating Club ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus, Ukelele Club. On the surface, Miriam is a quiet, de- mure little maid. But wait ’till she gets started! She has well won renown here as a debater, and we hope that her suc- cess, thus begun, may continue through life. JEANETTE FULTON MACKIE Jeanette, our demure little maid from Kemblesville, amazes us all by the enorm- ous amount of Chemistry she absorbs every day. She studies hard and may the same success follow her in life that has followed her in 0. II. S'. 16 THE KERNEL June, 1925 E. MILDRED MAULE “Mutt” Class Treasurer '23, '24, ’25, Jlockev Team ’25, Spanish Club ’24, ’25, Uke lub ’25, Junior Reception Committee ’24, Senior Literary ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus ’25, Committee Spanish Club Tar- ty’24, Decoration Committee '22, ’24, '25 “Always jolly And full of fun, Yet claims she can't type Without chewing gum.” “Hey! That was the second bell!” MARY ELLEN McNAMARA “Mary Mac” M ary Mae is our good all around pal. She greets everyone with a broad smile which would make the most weary per- son smile in return. She is a good stu- dent and we wish her a successful career. JUNE RUTH MOHLER Associate Editor “Kernel” ’25, Citi- zenship Editor “'Kernel” ’24, Captain Interscholastic Debating Team ’25, Rem- ington, L. C. Smith, and Underwood Cer- tificates, bronze and silver pins, School Pianist ’25, Debating Club ’25, Ukelele Club ’25, Senior Literary ’25, Interseho- lastie Conference ’25, Orchestra ’24, In- terclass Debating Team ’24, Chairman Decorating Com. Junior Reception ’24. Spanish Party Com. ’24, Spanish Club, Declamation Contest ’23, Composition Contest ’22. June has such power and mastery as the true student possesses. She has work- ed hard and has proven to be a compet- ent student, especially skilled in debat- ing. We predict a brilliant future for her in her life work. 17 THE KERNEL June, 1925 WILLIAM O BRIEN Bill” Varsity Basket Ball ’25, Varsity Base Ball ’25. Good-natured Bill gets a laugh from all of us without half trying. Bill is so unassuming and so funny that we can t help but like him. We’ve often wonder- ed, though, how it is that Bill and Jack always have so much to laugh and talk about. Please tell us, too! DONALD KREIDER PHILLIPS Don” Now mind you—” Junior Reception Committee ’24, Typ- ing Certificate: L. C. Smith, Underwood, Remington; Bronze Pin: L. (’. Smith. “Don” is the spice of our commercial department. What he doesn't know isn’t worth talking about. Regardless of this, he is a good student, and we know he will keep up his good record in Lancas- ter. RUTH ESTHER PHILLIPS High School Orchestra ’24, Spanish Club '25, Pianist for Miss (.'berry Blos- som '24. Ruth is a jolly good natured girl, who always scattered happiness as she moves about us. She is an ambitious student and has any amount of enthusiasm. We predict success for her in whatever she undertakes. 18 THE KERNEL June, 1925 marian McCullough pugh “Pug”, “Madie” Associate Editor “Kernel” ’25, Editor of School News “Kernel” ’24, Junior Reception Committee, Secretary Spanish Club ’24, Decoration Committee ’22, ’25, Basket Ball Reserve ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus, Committee for “Miss Cherry- Blossom” Party ’24, “Miss Cherry Blos- som” chorus, Class Debating Team ’24, Delegate to Interseholastic Conference 24, 2o, Senior Literary Program, Chair- man Refreshment Committee for Spanish Party 25, Debating Club ’25, Spanish Club ’24, ’25, Uke Club ’25. Marian has been a splendid and will- ing worker all through High School. With her light hair, blue eyes, and dim- ples, she has captured our hearts. Good luck to you, Marian, in the future! ISABELLE REYBURN “Billy” Remington, L. C. Smith and Under- wood Typing Awards and Pins. Billy is the smallest of the Commercial Seniors, but we all know good goods comes in small packages. She is the sixty word a minute girl of our class. Her speed has carried her away from social activities. HORACE V. RINGLER “Tub” “Aw pshaw!” Varsity Soccer ’24, ’25. Captain ’25, Basket Ball and Base Ball ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, Kernel Staff ’25. Senior Literary ’25. We couldn't begin telling you what a sport “Tub” is, but you can guess a lot by looking at him. We will give you a little hint though—he just loves to take a little run down to Phillv now and then. “Oh, boy! Maybe he can’t play ball!” 19 June, 1925 THE KERNEL ANNA VIOLET TAYLOR Spanish Club ’24. Violet is a quiet lass, so quiet that one hardly knows she exists. She is a faith- ful student, always striving to have her lessons prepared and consequently sel- dom fails. Violet will grow to be an able teacher and help wherever she goes. ELEANOR E. WALTON Bub” Aw, hang a bucket on your head!” Typing Awards and Certificates. The mystery’s solved—we know why “Bub” is late for English; she’d rather drive around the square than study, any day. That’s what we call a sport. What’ll she do without Dad’s car at Normal? JEAN MORGAN WILSON “Wilsy” Kernel Staff '24, ’25, Spanish Club '24. Senior Literary Committee ’25, Junior Reception Committee 24, ( lass Party Committee ’22, ’23, ’24. “Jean and Ruth”—though two dis- tinctive personalities, we always hear them spoken of in the same breath. Jean has talent in art, poetry and music, if she only chooses to use it. She always has “that innocent expression” on her face. Indeed, she can’t look guilty. But, oh. get her started on something funny, and hear her laugh! 20 THE KERNEL lure. I9?5 GERTRUDE ELIZABETH WALTON ”Gert”, “Gertie” Editor-in-Chief Kernel ’2.'), Class Presi- dent ’2.1, ’24. ’25, Vice-President ’22, President Spanisili .Club ’24, Vice-Pres- ident Spanish Club ’25. Sporting Editor Kernel '24, Manager Girls’ Basket Ball ’25, Varsity Basket Ball ’2d, ’24, ’25, arsity Hockey ’25, Delegate to Inter- scholastic Conference ’24, ’25, Chairman Senior Literary Committee ’2o, Chairman Junior Reception Committee ’24, “Cher- ry Blossom caste ’24, “Gypsy Rover” chorus ’25, Committee for Spanish Club Party ’24, Com. for “Cherry Blossom” Party 24, Program for Spanish Club Party ’24, ’25, Remington Typing Certif- icate. Class Soccer ’23, Class Base Ball ’23, Composition Contest ’22, Spanish ( lub 24, 2o, T'ke Club ’25, Debating Club '25. Valedictorian. Gertrude has unusual talents along many lines. She is a diligent student and a faithful worker for her class. She is not only bright in her lessons, but also in her disposition. As class president for three years she has shown her capability and her great interest in school activi- ties. She is full of pep and is one whom many of us can never forget. BEATRICE WINCHESTER “Beats” “Aw, Fudge!” L. C. Smith and Remington Typing Awards and Pin, Award from the Gregg Shorthand Co., President of Ukelele Club 25, Treasurer of Spanish Club ’25. Talk about voice! “Beats” has all the altos beat. “Beats” is not what we’d call a studious lady, as her ambition is to be a lady of leisure if Frank doesn’t go back on her. Well,—don't take too much for granted. 21 June, 1925 THE KERNEL Class History, '25 Twelve years ago a lively group of “six year olds” trudged gaily into the first grade, taught by Miss Jennie Bicking. Because of various bumps, casualties, knocks, shocks and other disasters only three of this brave be- ginning have survived. This trio, Beatrice Winchester, Ruth Kirk and Jean Wilson were the pion eers of our Class of ’25, the largest graduating group in the history of O. ii. S. Gerturde Walton joined ns in April, 1913, so you see we did not wait long for other fellow passengers on this journey through school. Gertrude has always been a tireless worker for our class. Through her leadership as president ’23, ’24, ’25. and her honors as athlete and student, we have be- come justly proud of the old blue and silver. In the second grade we were in- structed in readin’, writin’, and ’rith- inetic, by Mrs. Harry Wilson. These first years of school life were full of joy and bliss. As we look back it seem- ed like one long round of recesses. Recess! Can we ever forget those games of tag? How we used to polish those old iron rails around the school porch and scuff splinters from the steps in handfuls. Those were the days when recess was similar to a full course dinner. Large, mysterious look- ing bags were stowed away until the opportune moment and their contents ranged anywhere from dill pickles to chocolate cake. Yet, did the kiddies have no trou- bles at a’.l? How serious seemed the punishment if one were forced to stand in the corner for some misbehav- ior. Indeed, there was no question of seriousness if Mother heard of it! Two new pupils entered our class in the second grade, June Mohler and Mercy Bieknell. These worthy mem- bers have always been active workers during school life. They are both good students and June deserves a great deal of credit for her musical talent. The third grade must have been somewhat strenuous, if we take into consideration the number of times we skipped up and down that “golden stairway” to the second floor. Mar- ian Pugh entered the ( lass this year. Marian is always ready for a good time, and as a student—well, she’s on our honor roll of 1925. Another Marian joined us this same year, Marian Barnett. This Marian has cheered our classmates through the re- maining years with her ready smile, and there is no doubt about her busi- ness ability—just ask Miss Brabson! To some members of our class the year of 1915 has very sad memories. At this time one of our schoolmates was taken from us forever. How- ever, do not be greatly alarmed, for this pal was only a little gray mouse. It seemed the custom of this little ani- mal to dine upon the text-books, etc., in a certain desk after school hours. Alas! One day his appetite was un- usually keen and he ventured out for an early supper. Our teacher, Miss Phillips, bravely grasping the nearest weapon, ended the life of our frisky, fuzzy, funny little classmate, thus sav- in gthe school board from bankruptcy. September. 1916 marked a new era in school life. At last, we were to en- ter that glorious new school building! How gay and important felt each one as he took his place in the fourth grade taught by Miss Charlotte Way. We were instructed in the filth grade by Miss Viola Stafford. Al- though none of our 1925 graduates entered school in this year, we must not forget it was an important step in our history. In the sixth grade we were taught by Miss Katherine Cannon. It was in this year that our class warbler. Harry Danner, joined us. Many years ago Harry had a beautiful bright cornet. How he blew and blew and blew on 22 THE KERNEL June, 1925 that shining; instrument! Alas, we fear some sad calamity has befallen that brave trumpet, for it has been many years since we have heard it ‘'toot”. But, why should we lament its disap- pearance when Harry has such a won- derful voice to take its place? ot on- ly did he delight the public in our two big musical productions, but he brought more honors to the O. II. S. and his classmates. September, 191!), our group entered the seventh grade. We were taught by Miss Margaret Terry. This year, we wrote booklets on Pennsylvania and Oxford, which proved both interest- ing and valuable. Another thing the seventh grade brings back to us is the course of sewing given to the girls for several months. This course was dis- continued, probably because of com- plaints due to various pricks and jabs of pins and needles. Leora and Floyd Fishel and John Barron were among those students who entered this term. Leora is one of the best students of the commercial department and Lloyd always stars on the base ball field. John Barron was our class president in ’21, but during the second semester he moved to Bal- timore where he is doing newspaper work. Miss Josephine Armstrong taught us in the eighth grade. Mary Growl and Joanna Hogg started to Oxford school this term. It would be difficult to picture our class without their merry pranks. We seemed to accomplish a great deal during this year. We were always busy with bakes or meetings or enter- tainments of some kind. Christmas time our class filled baskets and sent them to poor families in town, thus not only brightening their day but al- so our own by the thoughtful act. At the end of the term our com- mencement exercises were very well arranged. The pupils gave a play ‘‘The Merchant of Venice”, papers were read, poems recited and several music- al numbers were given. At last the di- plomas were presented and our class was ready for High School. High School, Freshmen, what hor- rors we found in that one small word. IIow our hearts thumped and our knees bumped, as we stumbled up those stairs in September, 1921. Can we ever forget that sickening sensa- tion as the chills played tag up and down our spinal column? Initiation, the one great fear of all Freshmen. What hair-raising visions we had of walking the plank and eating nails or dodging daggers! Indeed, the guillo- tine had no terrors whatever compar- ed with our thoughts of first year high. Mr. Patterson was our principal at this time, and what a grand and glorious feelin’ when he announced one day, that no initiations would be permitted. We had a very large class in the Freshmen year. Seventeen members of our present Senior class entered this term. Our class officers chosen were: President—John Barron; Vice-Presi- dent—Gertrude Walton; Secretary and Treasurer, Ruth Kirk. September, 1922, started our Sopho- more year. What a lively group we were with our gay parties and enter- tainments. One prominent member of our class, Elizabeth Hindman, left us this year, to enter Beacom College. Betty, with her merry twinkling eyes, was a star on the high school basket ball team, and we know she will succeed any- where. Our class officers for '23, ’24, ’25. were: President, Gertrude Walton; Vice-President, Harry Danner; Secre- tary, Ruth Kirk; Treasurer. Mildred Maule. In our Junior year, three of our present group of forty-eight joined us, Eleanor Walton, Maude Hansen and Stanley Herr. Our reception to the Seniors was pronounced a success. At least, we heard of no one being caught taking a nap on the sly! There seemed to be so many tilings to keep us busy during (Cvtilinued on -.age 30) 23 June, 1925________________________THE KERNEL JUNIOR CLASS THE MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Marie Iloffman Theodore Jones Helen Brumfield Clyde Boyd Clarence ( heek Alice Fitzgerald John Grant Mary Russell Richard Oswald Helen Shoemaker Alma Shellin Walter Lawrie Chester Passmore Haines Kirk Norman Burke Margaret Long Gilbert Kelly Elsie Love Arthur Noble Carolyn Martindale Elina Dutton Joseph Baily Elizabeth Keen Walter Blackburu Elsie Ewing Viola White Dorothy Meloney The Class Officers: President .............. Gilbert Kelly Vice-President _____ Chester Passmore Secretary .............. Alma Shellin Treasurer ................. Haines Kirk JUNIOR CLASS NOTES Spring has come and consequently everything has taken on new life and vigor. So have we Juniors acquired new hopes and ambitions, but occa- sionally we get what is called “spring fever”. On these beautiful spring days, how we long to cast all our cares aside and get out of doors and ramble about in God’s world of nature. All this, however, has to be put away in the farthest corner of our minds and in its place come English, History, Shorthand, Physics and quite a few other necessary things. Some of us are doing well in some of our studies and not so well in oth- ers, as none of us have the same kind of minds. The Business Juniors are doing splendidly, which can be seen from the honors they are winning. 24 THE KERNEL June, 1925 Helen Brumfield has received two certificates for typewriting. One for writing 35 words a minute on the Un- derwood typewriter, and the other one for writing 43 words a minute on the L. C. Smith typewriter. She also received a pin. Elma Dutton received a certificate for writing 38 words a minute on the L. C. Smith typewriter and Marie Hoffman also received a certificate for writing 36 words a min- ute on the Underwood typewriter. Now, isn’t that just splendid? We had charge of chapel exercises for a week. The first thing on Monday morning, Gilbert Kelly, our president, rpad the Bible and, as he is also our cheer leader, he led us in some yells. Tuesday, Alma Shellin lead the Bible and Theodore Jones favored the school with a coronet solo entitled “O’er the Waters”, which was enjoy- ed immensely. Wednesday, Mary Russell read the Bible and the school was entertained by the Ukelele Club. On Thursday, the Bible was read by Chester Passmore and Carolyn Martin- dale recited “That Irrepressible Boy” very effectively. Also Richard Hoen- ninger favored us with a violin solo, which held everyone of us almost spellbound with its beauty and sweet- ness and appealed very much to our better natures. Friday was our big day, as that night we were to play basket ball with Kennett Square on Unionville floor. Gilbert again read the Bible and as we had some new songs and cheers we sang and yelled with a free good will. Then we listened very attentively to speeches given by Miss Barry, the girls’ coach, Mr. Risser, the boys’ coach, Gertrude Walton, the girls’ manager, and William O’Brien, the boys’ captain. These speakers made you wish that you were on the team, so that you could fight for all that was in you, and no doubt it made the peo- ple on the team very determined to do their best. Thus, the week was spent. Behold! On the 22nd of May we will meet Juniors, Seniors and friends at the Junior Reception. This will be a real reception and we know that those who attend will have the time of their lives. Refreshments will be served and the evening will be spent in good entertainment and dancing. This is about all the news that we have for you as Juniors, and the next time you hear from us we will be dig- nified Seniors to take the place of those Seniors who are passing on this year to their various stations in life. How we hate to see them go, for they are a jolly bunch and good pals, too. So, in closing, we extend our last farewell to fellow students and friends until next year. ALMA SHELLIN CLEOPATRA! Mr. Risser—“Mabel, what do you like to study best in History?” Mabel—“I like to study men.” RIGHT? Junior’s date on a 1925 Intelligence Test paper:—Feb. 4, 1924. Junior (buying a lock)—“1 don’t want this one, mister: it’s marked ‘anti’, and I want one that will lock.” IN PLANE Mr. Gustafson—“Now, where does this part of the equation go?” Junior—“On the left hand side.” Mr. Gustafson—“Yes, the left hand side is right.” Junior—“I don’t understand that, though.” Mr. Lieb—“What is a simple tone?” Junor—“One that produces mirth.” Junior—“I believe Mr. Gustafson can tell when you don’t know your lesson”. Soph—“Why?” Junior—“Because yesterday I did- n’t know my lesson, and he called on me.” Soph—“You know, I believe he can, too, because he calls on me every day.” 25 SOPIIOMORF CLASS THE KERNEL June, 1925 MEMBERS OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Our «lass president .. John Baer Vice-president ..... Janet Walton Secretary ............ Ross Wiley Treasurer....... LeRoy McCullough Members of Class ’27 Melvin Anderson Walter Anderson Elizabeth Barnett Olive Boyd Margaret Brinton Margaret Bioomall Gladys Evans Frances Costello Leroy Ililaman William Hutchison Dickey Hutchison Mabel Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Annie Walton Samuel Webster Betty Winchester Edith Galloway Catharine Leeke Katherine Lyons Leone Loar Myra Moore Everett Morris Dorothy Morton Evelyn Reisler Evelyn Sprenkle Bruce Stallard Hope Shivery Helen Suavely Paul Stover Janet Walton Mabel Hayes Marian Windle Ross Wiley SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES Progressing! Well, I should say so! We, who will next year be the Juniors of Oxford High. Lessons are getting harder each day. In English, we have been reading Dicken’s “Tale of Two Cities” and have found it quite inter- esting. As for History—well, I’m sure we can all tell you about Napoleon, Gari- baldi, Bismarck, or any other famed character within the pages of “Medi- eval-Modern”. In Algebra many of us have met our “Waterloo” on quadratic equations. Caesar? Well, the worst thing Caesar ever did was to die and leave his “Commentaries” behind. Biology must not be forgotten, as it is our “one” and “only” delight. We are now studying pistils, stamens, an- thers and filling in the outlines given us. As for Spanish, Commercial Geog- raphy, and Arithmetic—the Sophs, who take those studies surely must like them by the way they study. The Sophomore led Chapel exercises in the week beginning May 4-8th. On Monday, .Miss Samples played for us, in honor of “National Music Week”, and received several hearty encores. On Tuesday, Betty Winchester play- ed a cornet solo. Later, the three final contestants, for the Declamation Con- test at West Chester, were tried out. On Wednesday, Margaret Brinton gave a recitation to music. Catherine Leeke sang. On Thursday, Janet Walton played the piano. On Friday, Mrs. Rogers played for us. CHARACTERISTICS OF SOPHS Who dares to say they’ve never seen Annie Walton not serene? And Dick Iloenninger must own a sum The way he treats the girls to gum. And as for our actress, Kitty Leeke Is always longed for by a “sheik”. John Baer was in a terrible state When his girl forgot to keep her date. Libby Barnett sure loves streams, Charlie Brooks is in her dreams. Everett Morris is fond of art, But lessons he sure tries to dart. Betty Winchester is the class flirt But sad to say, she is too pert. Olive says she loves to dance, Just look and see if she can’t prance. Ross Wiley is a terrible jest, Even when lie’s at his best. Margaret Brinton sure loves school, “History” is her Golden Rule. Betts Johnson, who is liked by all, Can sure translate Caesar’s war in Gaul. Alice Drennen loves to play, She tied Olive to the chair one day. Janet fears she will get fat, The fact she diets will prove that. “Hope” still has her pretty curls, She’s kept hers longer than most girls. Marian loves to run around In her car. all over town. Myra Moore laughin’ and gay, Happy every hour of the day. Leroy Ililaman works so hard, It’s a wonder he never gets tired. (Continued on page 30) 27 FRESHMAN CXASS THE KERNEL June, 1925 FRESHMEN CLASS Officers:— President Tionesta Winterbottom Vice-Pres.......James BroomaH Secretary ... Elizabeth Hindman Tieasurers— Willard Ware, Martha Russell Boys James Broomall Charles Burger Thomas Carr Stanley Crawford Heath Edwards Lawrence Fahey Leslie Gallagher Frank Grubb Janies Hutchison Girls Gladys Boyd Gladys Buchanan Mabel Clement Elizabeth Hindman Violet Jamison Cora Leonard Gertrude Martindell Elsie Massey Pauline McGarvey Richard Iloenninger Mary Milburn Dickey Hutchison Artemis Menough Philemon Johnson Louis Kent Fred Reburn Jonathan Smith Everett Sprenkle Samuel Swisher Wells Van Pelt Willard Ware Fred Wimmer Carl Wright Paid Stoever Etlia Morris Mary Oswald Jennie Peters Anna Reburn Leota Richardson Martha Russell Mary Slouch Katherine Smith Kathryn Winchester Marian Windlc Tionesta Winterbottom Gwendolyn Thompson FRESHMEN NOTES Where, oh where, are the verdant Freshmen, Where, oh where, are the verdant Freshmen, Where, oh where, are the green little Freshmen? Almost safe in the Sophomore Class. This is the last time that we will meet you in the “Kernel” as Fresh- men. It is not a sad farewell but, rather, a very joyous one. “A grand and glorious feelin’ ” is what we might call it, when we think that next year, instead of being subdued and timid Freshmen, we will be sophisti- cated Sophs- This, business of—going around with a humble, chastened de- meanor has proven decidedly wearing, especially when the Sophs choose to rub it in good and hard. But, cheer up, it’s our turn next year. ’Wav back some time in March we played a basket ball game with the Eighth Grade, next year’s Freshmen, and defeated them to the time of 34- 18. They have some good players, who will probably be useful for next year’s teams. The boys’ team also played them, but failed to uphold the honors of the Preps and gave the game to their op- ponents by about fifteen points. But what can you expect of Freshmen, es- pecially the boys? We practiced hockey a little and ex- pected to play some games with other classes, but Mr. Weather fooled us and turned out his warmest suns and hot- test breezes, so we decided not to risk it and gave up the Spring hockey. Oli! 1 almost forgot—Wells Van Pelt (a Freshie) is a member of the 0. II. S. baseball team! Let me introduce you to some of the Freshmen: Stanley Crawford—“Fattie”— The other day Fattie was in Central Park. X. Y., and hired a donkey to take a ride upon. As he endeavored to mount he noticed a little boy sitting on a bench watching him, and said: “Little boy, don’t you want me to hire a donkey for you, too?” “No, thank you. I’d rather sit here and laugh.” James Broomall— “Pittsie”— The biggest bluffer in Latin and the re- spected vice-president of our class. Artemis Menough— “Artie”—Tall, slim—favorite occupation is hunting around for some one wdio has their Latin done. Tionesta Winterbottom— “Tie”— blue eyes and curly hair; always look- ing out the window and listening for some one’s whistle. Frank Grubb—“Grubbie”—Tall and impressive—also always frantically 29 June, 1925 THE KERNEL hunting for some one’s algebra and Latin—“Gotcher Latin done?” Elizabeth Hindman—‘‘Libby’’-loves to recite and chew gum but never gets caught. Very good athlete—short and swift. There are too many of us to tell about every one, but we all, even if we are Freshmen, send our very best wishes with the outgoing class of ’25 and look forward to ’28, when we will be Seniors, graduating from old 0. H. S'. Till we meet again in the Kernel next year. MARTHA RUSSELL (Continued from page 23) the whole year—practicing for Miss Cherry Blossom, collecting money for the Xmas tree fund, selecting class rings and pins. At last, we are Seniors. Ten new students joined our class in this last lap of the race. We thought that we were busy in our Junior year, but it is much worse the last year of high school. This term with ‘‘Gypsy Rov- er”, debating, literary, sport activities, reception and finally the Washington trip and commencement. We have arrived at our destination. It is pleasant to realize the goal is reached, yet, it is so sad to bid good- bye forever to O. II. S. Each one of our class of ’25 will soon find new tasks to accomplish, but neither time or work can ever erase the love for our dear Alma Mater. JEAN WILSON (Continued from page 27) Bruce Stallard is very fond of girls One in particular, who does not have “curls”. Evelyn Sprenkle loves to play all kinds of ball, Athletics to her, sound an answered call. Sammy Webster likes to recite, His recitations are our delight, Kitty Lyons is everywhere, At home, at school, or at a fair. Frances and Bill sure like to yell, And when thev do—we win— Oh! Well! Dick Hutchison acts like a little old man, But—he sure is an ardent base-ball fan. MARGARET BROOMALL A “Code of Ethics” drawn up by the Senior Class to apply to all mem- bers of the Senior Class, of this or any High School: 1. Be courteous and practise the “Golden Rule.” 2. Be proud of your school, and sup- port all its activities. 3. Do not abuse privileges or shirk responsibilities. 4. Be attentive, obedient and respect- ful at all times. 6. Be clean in thought, word and deed. Put into practice all rules respecting both personal and pub- lic hygiene. 7. Be careful of school property; treat it as your own home. 8. Be prompt and punctual to all classes. 9. Be charitable; be trustworthy. 10. Conduct yourself in school and to and from school in a way which is beyond reproach. 11. Give help and encouragement to under-classmen. 12. Sustain and encourage loyalty to, and the spirit of, your school. 13. Aim high and strive to attain your goal. “Chasie” 1ms become a regular speed demon. She drives that Ford of hers at the terrific rate of sixteen miles an hour. Cheer up, Tub! Philadelphia isn’t so very far. And. then too, SHE can vis- it out here occasionally. Dick Iloenninger—“A student in geometry told me the other day that a love triangle usually ends in a wreck tangle. 30 THE KERNEL June, 1925 DEBATING CU B DEBATE After defeating tlie Collegevillc de- baters at Collegeville, March 17th, the Oxford debating team met the strong Royersford team in the High School auditorium, March 81st at 8 P. M. The topic for debate was “Resolved, That the United States should enter the World Court under the Harding- Hughes Reservations.” Oxford defended the affirmative’s side and was represented by Miriam Lvsle, Mary Russell and Captain June Mohler. Royersford held the nega- tive side with team-mates, Esther Ilar- ntery, Frank Sehober, and Claude Floy, captain. Mr. John K. Thompson was chair- man, and tlie judges were Mr. Reed B. Henderson, Principal of West Chester High School. Professor A. M. Dixon. Supervising Principal of North Coven- try Township Schools, and Mr. Stanley F. Folmsee, Instructor of History in ( hester High School. Previous to the debating the large audience was entertained with a vocal solo by Mrs. Harry Wilson, accompan- ied by Mrs. Rogers. Also, the chairman read the rules governing the debate and relative to the judges’ devision before the first speaker arose. Altho the Oxford debaters were very firm and decisive, and stated their points most clearly, the unanimous vote went to Royersford. The Royers- ford team possesesd remarkable de- livery and was most convincing in its arguments. The oratory of their cap- tain, Claude Flory, and his clear cut logic on the question was the outstand- ing feature of the debate. This debate eliminated Oxford High School from the championship of the 31 June, 1925 THE KERNEL Ursinus College Debating League for this season. During the ten minute intermission before rebuttal, the listeners were en- tertained with a violin solo, “The Rosary” and an encore number “West of the Great Divide” by Richard Iloenninger, and Miss Jacobs, music instructor, accompanist. Previous to the judges’ decision a trio consisting of Tionesta Winterbottom, Beatrice and Elizabeth Winchester gave two selections, “Summer ,Song” and “Ilail! All Hail!” TO THE SENIORS OF ’25 Farewell, Oh, Sister Class of Oxford High! We wish you all good luck as the days roli by. May, you e’er remember as life goes on, To fill it with love, and gladness and song. Next year your place will be void here, But yet. our hearts will be with you e’er, And don’t forget that in the O. II. S. Is the class that always liked you best. May our Alma Mater sound anew, The call of youth, and strength renew, And in after years, may you stop to rest And think of the Sophs, who wished you all the best. May success come to you thru’ the din of strife, E’en tho’ you tread the lowlands of life. May you ever look above, And remember the God, who is all love. It may not seem as the years roll by, That failure, your success tries to de- fy. But, nevertheless, think of the rest, And trv, Sister Class, to do your best. MARGARET BROOMALL A STUDY IN PUNCTUATION Of all the punctuation marks, Hor- ace (9) will take his Dot (M). ALUMNI NOTES A great many of the Alumni, who were in town during the Easter holi- days, attended the Alumni banquet and dance, held in the High School Gymnasium. Henry Brinton, ’20, acted as toast master. Among those giving toasts were the following: Vio- let Brabson, ’18, Malcolm McCormick, ’20, Edna Reynolds, ’13, Ann Fulton Reynolds, ’07, Grace Kelly, ’24, and Harry Danner. ’25. The occasion will be a memorable one, both to the Alum- ni and to those High School students who enjoyed the dancing in the latter part of the evening. We continually hear of members of the classes that have been graduated from our halls of learning; these Alumni should be mentioned in our column this month: 1918—Miss Violet Barben has renewed her contract to teach in the Com- mercial department of the Kennett Square High School. 1920—Henry Brinton has accepted the position of Principal of the Willow Grove Grammar School. This work is in connection with his course of study at West Chester State Normal School. 1920—Walter Thompson has entered the Senior Class of State College, from which he will graduate in June. 1920—A miscellaneous shower was given to surprise Miss Elizabeth Barry, at Miss Frances Brown’s home. One of the handsomest gifts received was a silver chop dish, giv- en to Miss Barry by the basket-ball team which she coached the past season. Tier marriage to Mr. William Pownall of Coatesville, will take plaee in the early fall. 1920— Henry Hoffman, during the ab- sence of Mr. Gustafson, mathematics instructor in the Oxford High School, took charge of the latter's classes for two weeks. Mr. Hoff- man will enter Lehigh University in September. 1921— Miss Freda Bunting, a senior in the University of Temple, has been 32 THE KERNEL June, 1925 named first in scholastic efficiency in the sorority to which she belongs. Miss Shockley, the National Vice- President of all the chapters, told Miss Bunting that she ranks above all the other chapters. 1922—Miss Elizabeth Kimble, a Junior at Worcester College, Ohio, has been voted one of the three prettiest girls in the college. Her picture will ap- pear in the college annual at the end of the school year. Miss Kimble is engaged to marry Mr. William Montgomery, a student in Princeton Theological Seminary. 1922— Miss Kathryn Barry recently represented Goucher College at a convention of women voters in Rich- mond, Va. She will also represent her sorority at a sorority convention in Canada in the summer. 1923— M iss Bertha Shellin was gradu- ated recently from the Pierce Busi- ness College of Philadelphia. She attained the best record in short- hand that has been known to have been made in that school since its founding in 1902. 1923— Miss Anna Ochs has returned from Boston, where she was taking a course in teaching the blind. At her home in Oxford she lias been tutoring a blind student. 1924— Alma MacMullen was married on April eleventh in Elkton, Md., to Mr. Norman Lebo, also of Oxfor.d 1924—Ethel Van Pelt has announced her engagement to Mr. Fred Smith of Lancaster. 1924—Reports come of the splendid work Edith Bailv is doing in her biological course at Goucher Col- lege. She was invited to attend a luncheon which only the most high- ly honored students of biology at- tended. 1924—Edward Snodgrass’s name ap- pears on the honor roll of Kiske, the preparatory school, which he enter- ed last September. This means that he has received marks of between ninety and one hundred per cent in a school whose standing is very high. Best wishes are extended to those who, before another issue of the Kern- el is published by the students of the High School, will be among the Alum- ni. Good luck and all prosperity to the Class of 1925! MARY RUSSELL. ’26 ALUMNI BANQUET The annual Alumni banquet was held in the gymnasium of the Oxford High School at 7 P. M., April 11, 1925. Toastmaster Henry Brinton opened the banquet by having those assembl- ed sing one verse of “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. After a short address of wel- come by the toastmaster the banquet- ers again sang. This time it was “Swanee River.” While partaking of the fine dinner prepared by the women of the Home and School League, various toasts were offered. Mrs. Anne Fulton Rey- nolds, Class 1890, was first and men- tioned the growth of the school since the earlier days and the good results. She reminded the younger classes that they had good times also when they were in school and that all Alumni should attend the banquet; that all should work to make it bigger and bet- ter. Miss Violet Brabson, Class of 1918, next responded with a toast to keep the life of the Alumni ever new and energetic. Miss Brabson was followed by Mrs. Edna Evans Reynolds, Class of 1898. who spoke on the enlarged school and how fine it was to see the growth of both the school and Alumni Association. The gathering was next entertained with a tenor solo, “Mother MeChree” by Harry Danner, ’25, who also re- sponded to an encore with “Pining For You.” These selections were pre- ceded by his toast from the Senior Class, wherein he thanked the Alum- ni Association for their invitation to the Seniors to attend the banquet and expressed the hope that the Alumni would think as well of ’25 as that (Continued t n png’ 37) 33 UKELKLF. CLUB THE UKELELE CLUB On the fourteenth of November, 15)24, a I'kelele Club of thirty-one members, was organized by the High School students, under the leadership of Miss Jacobs. The following officers were elected: President .. Beatrice Winchester Vice-President .... Janet Walton Secretary . . Gertrude Martindell The following members were enroll- ed : Elizabeth Barnett, Mercy Bick- nell, Gladys Boyd, Margaret Campbell, Jane Chase, Julia Chase, Edna Dolan, Alice Drennen, Marie Hoffman, Mabel Johnson, Elizabeth Keen, Leone Loar, Kathryn Lyons, Miriam L.vsle, Caro- lyn Martindell, Gertrude Martindell, Mildred Maule, Dorothy Meloney, Artemis Menough, June Mohler, Mar- ian Pugh, Evelyn Reisler, Hope Shiv- ery, Helen Shoemaker, Gwendolyn Thompson, Annie Walton, Gertrude Walton, Janet Walton, Beatrice Win- chester. Betty Winchester, Tionesta Winterbottom. In the first meeting it was decided that we should meet every other Fri- day in Room 2. After playing and sing- ing three songs the meeting was ad- journed. At the next meeting special pieces were practiced which were played in chapel the following Wednesday, at the request of the President of the Junior Class. At the third meeting the chords for the school songs were practiced. The day of the Soccer game with Kennett the Club played and sang the new school songs in Chapel for the benefit of the High School, after which the school joined the club and all practic- ed together. That afternoon at four o’clock the Club assembled on the field and led in the singing of the songs and in the giving of the yells. Not only did the club help at the Kennett game, but at all the games that followed, whether at home or away. The members of the club have been taking an interest in the work and if they continue to do so, which we sin- cerely hope they will, there is no doubt but that the Club will prosper. BEATRICE WINCHESTER President, ’25 THE KERNEL June, 1925 BASKETBALL TEAM BASKET BALL REVIEW The Oxford High School boys’ bas- ket ball team closed its season March 6th with a victory that meant much to them. Although it is true that the team did not create any sensational record, nor did it play anything touching on phenomenal basket ball, it did work to a goal for which it had aimed. The boys and their Junior varsity have made a higher percentage in games won this season than did the team last year. This percentage rose from .357 to .526 for the ’24-’25 team. The rise is due to steady and industrious practice on the parts of the boys, both on the Varsity and Junior Varsity, who trained them. The team of ’25. headed by its popular captain. William O’Brien, wishes to the team of '26 a higher percentage of victories and success. The players who will receive their letters this year for basket ball are: O’Brien, Kirk, Lawrie, Passmore, Baer. Hickey, Wm. Hutchison, Kelly SENSATIONAL CHEERING W-II-0-00 RAY! Whooo Ray! Whooo Ray! Ray! Rah! Raw! Ray (weakly, on- ly 2 rays necessary). Team! Team! Team! Ray ! Team ! Teamman ! (Stragglers bringing up rear) June, 1925 THE KERNEL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Basket Ball The (). II. S. Girls' Basket Ball Team feel that they had a very successful season. Although they did not win the championship entirely they hold a very large corner of a three-cornered tie. The tied teams are Coatesville, Kennett and Oxford, each team hav- ing been defeated by the others once, and having won one game from the other two. The team played twenty games, the hardest schedule ever played, scoring 699 points against their opponents 310. The line-up was as follows: Marian Windle, center; Gertrude Walton, s. center and manager; Eve- lyn Sprenkle and Mabel Hindman, guards; Betty Hindman and Janet Walton, captain, forwards. Carolyn Martindale, sub-forward and guard. Marian Pugh, sub-center. SCHEDULE Oxford Opponents 44 Beacom 8 30 Cochranville 2 23 Cochran ville 5 17 Parkesburg 15 46 New London 16 35 Alumni 34 34 Coatesville 21 52 Downingtown 11 36 'Chester 16 54 Cnion ville 16 74 Elkton 0 24 Beacom 26 30 Kennett 18 33 Unionville 6 36 Parkesburg 17 16 Chester 36 20 Coatesville 22 23 Kennett 26 32 Downingtown 12 42 Elkton 3 .36 THE KERNEL June, 1925 In choosing an “All Star Chester County Team” the various coaches of the high schools of the county placed on the First Team from Oxford: Eve- lyn Sprenkle� guard and Janet Wal- ton, forward. On the Second Team, as side center, Gertrude Walton was chosen. Also R. Connor and M. Hind- man were given honorable mention. JANET WALTON '27 Much to the girls’ sorrow, Miss Barry will not be back next year. Last year O. II. S. girls were champions of Chester County and this year they also distinguished themselves. Miss Barry was a valuable coach and we surely regret her departure. She and William Pownall of Coatesville, plan to be married in the early fall. Many good wishes to them in the future. (Continued from fa%- 33) class thought of the Alumni body which they were about to enter. Albert Kirk, 1897, offered a toast in which he expressed the pleasure that was his to attend the banquet and entertained the Alumni with a few humorous sketches. A toast by Malcolm McCormick, Class of 1920, followed, in which the value of time played the leading part, interspersed with several anecdotes, lie preceded Kelton Evans, Class of 1911, who thoroughly roasted and criticized those Alumni who had no reason not to attend the banquet and who were not present. With statistics to prove his statements, he pointed out that at least the attendance at the banquet should be one hundred and fifty to two hundred larger than it is at the present meetings. A toast by Miss Grace Kelly, ’24. renewing the pledge of the Alumni to the school, closed the banquet and the regular business meeting opened. Pre- vious to the toast by Malcolm Mc- Cormick, a roll call was taken that showed many of the 1880 to 1899 and several 1900 classes entirely absent without excuse. One-half of the Sen- ior Class attended the banquet. The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and approved and the treasurer’s report was heard. At this time the question was raised concern- ing a change in the date of the ban- quet which was vetoed very heavily. The Alumni were then asked to regis- ter their names and the banquet was over. Dancing began at 9:30 P. M., last- ing until 12 P. M. Music was furnished by the Manyoun Entertainers” Or- chestra. The dances were filled with couples and were very much enjoyed. AN EXAMINATION WE ALL COULD PASS 1. What is the least time it takes to prepare a recitation by which you can make a good bluff at the an- swer ? 2. (Answer either of these) : Give the name of a good lip-stick which won’t leave a mark on any surface. Name the best hair-groom on the market. 3. IIow long are Mr. Kisser’s eye- lashes? 4. How far ahead can the clock be set without the teacher’s noticing? 5. Just how far can you “kid” Mr. Lieb? 6. What’s the best excuse for a fail- ure ? 7. Just when does it pay best to be frank? (Ask Peg Campbell). 8. How can you tell when some of our teachers have had dates the night before? 9. Which teacher never speaks on the street ? 10. How can you get Caesar done ab solutely right, and quickly, without even using the vocabularv? G. W. Jun.—“A penny for your thoughts”. Sen.—“How much change do you want?” .57 BASE BALL TEAM THE KERNEL June, 1925 TRACK NOTES After several weeks of preliminary workouts, the following relay team was chosen to represent Oxford High School at the Penn Relay Carnival, April 25th: Roy McCullough ’27, Mel- vin Anderson '27, Charles Lawrie 2.), Captain, and Gilbert Kelly ’26. The team finished fourth at Penn for the third straight time. Their program in- cludes: Swarthmore Interscholasties, May 2nd; West Chester Play Festival, May 9th; University of Delaware ln- terscholastic, May 9th; West Chester Normal Interscholasties, May 16th; Franklin and Marshal Academy Inter- scholastics. May 23rd. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION The annual Junior Reception to the Seniors was held in the gymnasium, Friday evening. May 22nd, by the ( lass of 1926, at 7:30 P. M. The Seniors and friends were wel- comed by the Junior Reception Com- mittee, consisting of Alma Shellin, Dorothy Meloney, Haines Kirk, and Chester Passmore. The respective coaches of the girls' and boys’ basket ball teams awarded the letters to Varsity members. The next feature was given by Air. and Mrs. Nice of Oxford, consisting of several duets on the Hawaiian guitars, which proved very popular. The Seniors then sang their class song in a body. Jhis was followed by a reading of their interesting history, bringing to view the numerous activ- ities of the class. Then came the farewell speech to the Class of 1925, by the Junior Pres- ident, bidding them good luck and Godspeed in their future work. The Senior reply to this was given by the Senior President, Gertrude Walton. Dancing began at 9:00 P. M., with excellent music by the Lincoln Uni- versity Serenaders and closed at 11:45 P. M. The gymnasium was beautifully dec- oarted in the Senior Class colors, blue and silver. The design, which was the work of llaines Kirk, the Junior dec- orator, was very unique and afforded a novel and clever effect. Refreshments were served at 8:30, when the total attendance was taken account of and was found to have reached the 200 mark. John Baer’s weekly schedule:—(as vou might think from hearing him talk) : Monday—Stayed out all night; had a wild time. Tuesday—Three dates. Painted the old town red. Wednesday—Hooked a million dollars worth of chewing gum from Dad’s store. (We wish he'd give us a little of it). Thursday— Drove “Somebody-or-oth- er’s car almost out to California and back. Killed ten chickens and a cow. Friday—Smoked for 3 hours straight. Saturday—A day of rest; didn’t get up ’till twelve. Almost got arrested in the afternoon. Sunday—Naw! I didn’t go to church! Went out and played cards “with the gang’’ instead. As really was:— Monday—In bed at ten thirty. Tuesday—Took his girl to the movies and to “Samples.” Wednesday—Had two packages of chewing gum from the store. Thursday—Drove “Unk’s car up town on an errand. Friday—Went out in the woods and smoked the stub of an old cigarette, which he had found, Saturday—Got up at. eight; worked steadily all day. Sunday—Went to Sunday School, ( hristian Endeavor and Church. We’re the Sophs of Oxford High, Rah! Rah! Rahd We trv all other classes to defy, Rah! Rah! Rahd We’re the Sophs of Oxford High, My! My! Oh! My! 39 “GYPSY ROVER” CAST THE KERNEL June, 1925 THE GYPSY ROVER The Oxford High School annual play was presented April 2 and 3, before packed houses, in the Oxford Theatre. The play, or rather musical comedy, was entitled the Gypsy Rover”, con- sisting of a tale of the stolen baby of a noble, who was brought up to be a popular gypsy. The story proceeds to tell of his love and clandestine meet- ings with Lady Constance, the fiancee of Lord Craven, who is heir to the es- tate of Sir Gilbert Howe, in the ab- sence of the real heir, who proves to be the gypsy boy Rob”. Rob finally regains his estates and is to be marri- ed to Lady Constance. Several minor plots were very nice- ly worked in the story; also two good comedy acts by the gypsies, Marto, the foster father of Rob, and Sinfo, anoth- er gypsy. This is reported on all sides by the townspeople to be the best home tal- ent play seen in Oxford and was very much appreciated by them, as the crowded theatre indicated. The financial part of the play was even more successful than last year’s celebrated presentation, Miss Cherry- Blossom”. It is estimated that the net profits for the school stand at the mark. The principal characters in the play were: Harry Danner as Gypsy Rob, tenor; Catherine Leeke, Lady Con- stance, soprano; William Bush, Sir George Martindale, tenor; Richard lloenninger, Marto, baritone; John Baer, Sinfo, baritone; Beatrice Win- chester, Meg, soprano; Tionesta Win- terbottom, Zara, soprano; Marie Hoff- man, Nina, soprano; Chester Pass- more, Captain Jerome, tenor: Gilbert Kelly, Lord Craven. The success of the play is due to Miss Mary A. Jacobs, the music in- structor, who was twice interrupted in the presentation by sickness of players and the epidemic of scarlet fever, but her tireless efforts continu- ed. The players presented her with a beautiful bouquet of roses after Act 11 Thursday night, to express their ap- preciation of her work. Miss Betty Barry greatly assisted Miss Jacobs in the training of the dancers, who took part and who performed splendidly. To John Ochs, ’24, belongs the credit of the stage work, settings, and light- ing effects. “Johnny” worked long and hard for the play, succeeding in having not one Lit of trouble with the smallest detail on either night. Thanks to Johnny.” The Senior treasury will receive a portion of the proceeds as is the cus- tom, whereas the remainder of the money will go into the school’s activ- ity fund, where it will find worthy needs. THINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE Jack Ileesters—not late for school. Betty Winchester—quiet. Everett Morris—with his Spanish done. Violet Taylor—making some noise. Sam Crawford—thin. Fishey’’—with a girl. John Baer—not bluffing. Harry Danner—with his home work done. Ruth Kirk—not chewing. Lawrenee Fahev—tall. Ted Jones—not bashful. Tie”—not giggling. Marian Pugh—with bobbed hair. Peg Campbell—with straight hair. Irwin Bradley—knowing his Chem- istry. Risser—with his hair mussed. Elsie Delaney—not talking. Sam Swisher—short. Mutt”—not combing her hair. Gus”—reducing (?). Eleanor Walton—walking (not rid- ing). Peg Long—in a hurry. Jake”—tall. Jean—without Ruth. Dot Delaney—not dressed up. Tub”—in a hurry. Charles Lawrie—with his hair curled. G. W. 41 SPANISH CLUB T'HE KERNEL June, 1925 SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club was re-organized this year on October 13, with the fol lowing charter members: Olive Boyd, Jane Chase, Julia Chase, Margaret Campbell, Lois Crowl, Edith Gallo- way. Mabel Hindman, Joanna Hogg, Katherine Lutman, Emma McGovern, Mildred Maule, Ruth Phillips, Marian Pugh, Caroline MartindalS, Mary Russell, Alma Shellin, Gertrude Wal- ton, Beatrice Winchester, Elizabeth Winchester, Marian Windle, Harry Danner and Mercy Bicknell. At the first meeting it was decided that the first year Spanish pupils who desired to join the Club must make 90 percent or above as their first month’s mark. The following ones were studi- ous enough to make 90 percent: Clar- ence Cheek, Dorothy DeLaney, Elsie Ewing, Theodore Jones. Elizabeth Keen. Jennie Peters, Chester Pass- more. Janet Walton and Evelyn Sprenkle. These new members were made to show their superiority the first meet- ing by standing before the members of the club and giving a sentence in Spanish. None of these, however, were so hard as to stump any of the old members as to their meaning. It was decided that the President, Secretary and Treasurer should be elected from the charter members, but all other offices were open to the new members as well. The officers who were elected were: President ........ Mercy Bicknell Vice-President . Gertrude Walton Secretary ............ Lois Crowl Assistant-Sec’y. ..Mabel Hindman Treasurer .. Beatrice Winchester Kernel Reporter Mercy Bicknell The President conducts the meet- ings in Spanish terms and nearly all of the talks or articles are given in Spanish. The meetings are held every other Monday from 3:20 to 4:00. During the year nearly every mem- ber has taken part in the entertain- ment which has been in various forms. We have had current events relating to Spain or Mexico read either in Spanish or English. Several of our members have sung popular songs Written in Spanish, accompanied bv ukuleles or the piano. Other members have taken part in Spanish dialogues. However, about all the entertain- ment we needed the last few weeks was to talk and make preparations for our annual Spanish Club party. The party was given on May 1st, through the efforts of Miss Liggett, Miss Jacobs, Miss Barry, the commit- tees, and the help, willingly offered by the other members. The decorating committee had worked very hard and had made the Gym look as if it had its best festive robes on. In the center of the room was a May pole with stream- ers of every hue. The party started at 8:00. Each number on the program made a hit with the audience. Elizabeth Keen and Harry Danner each sang two solos. Margaret Campbell gave a recitation. Janet Walton and Haines Kirk danc- ed the Spanish Tango, Gertrude W al- ton, Olive Boyd, Chester Passmore and Joseph Baily gave a (specialty) dance. Jane and Julia Chase, Eliza- beth and Beatrice Winchester, Ger- trude and Janet Walton, Mildred Maule, Joanna Hogg, Lois Crowl, Elizabeth Keen, Marian Pugh and Mercy Bicknell sang “All Alone” and “My Best Girl” in Spanish, accom- panied by their ukuleles. They finish- ed the program by singing and danc- ing around the May Pole. The orchestra arrived and played for those who wished to dance. The refreshments, ice cream with pineapple and home-made cake, were served about 10 o clock. About 11 :20 the party broke up and every one prepared to go home, de- claring a good time had been had by MERCY BICKNELL, ’25 Mrs. Robinson—“Dickey, what part of speech is nose?” Dick Hutchison—“None, you talk with your mouth.” 43 June, 1925 THE KERNEL Seniors in Mercy Bieknell: Sua rthmore doesn’t realize what valuable things come from Oxford, but wait until Mercy has made her rep. as mathmatician. William Bush: Bill has so many talents he hasn’t decided which one to specialize in. But we think he should go in partner- ship with Ford and help commercial- ize aeroplanes. Marian Barnett: Marian aspires to be a nurse at Jef- ferson College in Philadelphia. We know there are some good looking in- ternes there, Marian. Pearl Brown: Pearl is going to Cheyney State Normal, and there take up primary teaching. Good for Pearl! Irwin Bradley: Is going to help out on the farm. Margaret Campbell: Peg’ is going to College and ma- jor in English, then teach__“but not forever, tho”. Iler pupils will hold her in great awe and respect. (?) Robert Cauffman: “Bobby” is going to State to take up electrical engineering. We know lie will be successful, because as a child, Bob showed his great love for electric- ity by inducing a current through the business end of a milk bottle. Jane and Julia Chase: “Chasies”f—Well, we’ll see. Get- tysburg College, perhaps. Lois Growl: To West Chester Normal and then to teach school. We know she will he as adorable a teacher as she has been a class-mate. Mary Crowl: Mary will stay home, to help her mother, until the spirit moves her. Floyd Fishel: Floyd’s going to Business School, then we’ll watch his smoke as the the Future President of the National Bank of Ox- ford. We know he won’t take any wooden nickels! Amy Grant: Amy is going to West Chester to take a teachers’ course. She’ll make the kids behave. Maude Hansen: Maude hasn’t decided which she will do. Take a Commercial Teachers' Course at Temple or at Drexel. At any rate, we wish her success. Stanley Herr: “Stan’s going to take up electrical engineering. Some time lie will start a railroad from Oxford to Hopewell We hope well for him. John Hickey: Jack is going to Delaware Univers- ity to take up Arts and Science long enough to learn something. Roberta Conner: Roberta has a number of things in view—one is Stravers’ Business Col- lege to take up a Secretarial Course, and the other,—and we advise this one. is Physical Education at Temple. Harry Danner: “Dutch is going to take up Busi- ness and Finance in Penn University. We know we shall hear of him, be- cause his voice carries so well. Don’t forget the “Tie” that binds, “Dutch.” Elsie De Laney: Business College in Pittsburg is El- sie’s aim, to become a private secre- tary, probable for Oxford’s busv tai- lor. (?) Dorothy De Laney: Dot is going to Temple University to take up Domestic Science. She be- lieves in practical things. Grace Ferguson: Way off to Business College in Lan- caster, to prepare to be private secre- tary to Mabel W. Willebrandt (!) High aims? Yes, indeed! 44 THE KERNEL June, 1925 Alma Hilton: Alma thinks she would like to teach little kiddies their A B C’s, so she is going to West Chester to learn the A B C’s of teaching. Joanna Ilogg: Joanna aims for West Chester Nor- mal. She will take up kindergarten and Scociology. She will be good at teaching the kids how to draw kew- pies. Clement Kent: Is another prospective business man. He will be a big man on Wall Street some day. John Heesters: Jack’s going to Villanova College. If the name of the College signifies anything we can guess what course he’s going to take. Elizabeth Jamison: Betty wants to start right in work- ing next year. She is a dandy book- keeper and a very efficient typist. Oxford High will be proud of her. Ruth Kirk: Ruth doesn’t know what she will do yet. We have lots of confidence in her abilities and know she has the “stuff” if she’ll only “strut it.” Katherine Lutman: Kitty wants to go to Wades’ Busi- ness College in Lancaster. The way she can spout Cicero and Spanish we think she ought to be a Linguist. Miriam Lvsle: We always had confidence that Mir- iam would do something great. She is going either to University of Dela- ware or the National School of Elocu- tion. We will go to Chautauqua some- time and hear her lecture. Elizabeth Lindenbaugh: Another Betty who has the same ambition as her numeral twin, Betty Jamison, and we wager she'll be as efficient. Jeanette Mackey: “Janey” is going to University of Delaware. She hasn’t decided what she will major in, but we would ad- vise her to take up Chemistry, Math- maties, English, Latin, and Problems of Democracy. She’s a shark at them all. William O’Brien: Of Bill, we expect great things, lie wants to go to University of Delaware to take up Arts and Science—of hum- or! Marian Pugh: Marian will go to Goucher and ma- jor in English. We bet she won’t make her pupils write themes every week if she teaches. Ruth Phillips: Ruth is another prospective teacher after West Chester Normal. If she does teach we hope there’s a piano, for Ruth couldn’t, exist without jazz for dinner. ( harles Lawrie: “Charlie” is going to be a farmer for a short time, then lie’s going to travel awhile. We think he has plenty of worldly knowledge, however. Mildred Maule: “Mutt” is going to College, but is- n't sure which one. We imagine she’ll take a course in Dramatics, then act out “The Shrew” in real life. Mary McNamara: Mary is going to West Chester Nor- mal to learn how to teach kids (just little ones, you know). Hip! hip! for Mary, but what about the kids? June Mohler: June’s ambitions are very numerous. First, she’s going to Wheaton, 111., continuing her music, then she will go to Moody Institute for her Nurses’ training before going to China, as a Medical Missionary. We hope all these wonderful plans aren’t upset by a mere man! Donald Phillips: Wades’ Business College will find all it’s looking for in “Don”. He has all the desirable qualities of a busi- ness man. 45 June, 1925 THE KERNEL Isabel Reburn: “Bell” Reburn, a quiet little lass on the exterior, but with lots of pep and zest when you know her. She’s going to be a stenographer or bookkeeper. We wish you luck, Isabel! Horaee Ringler: Before “Tub” goes on to school he’s going to work a year. We’ll give him a grain of advice. Don’t work too hard. Gertrude Walton: We all say, hurrah! to “Gert’s” ambitions; she has such high ideals. She might easily be driving the pro- verbial wagon hitched to a star. She’s going to Goucher and take up Bacter- iology and Botany. Beatrice Winchester: “Beats” is undecided as yet, but will probably begin working next year. If she continues school she will go to Goldey. Violet Taylor: Violet’s doing it up fast with a Normal Course this summer, and then off to teach next fall. Jean Wilson: Jean? Our model senior, who can draw and write poetry, is going (so we think) to bury her talents in a napkin. She plans to stay home a year, perhaps help Dad in his office. How- ever you can’t keep a good man down, or a girl, either. Shine on, “Wilsie”. Eleanor Walton: There seems to be great attraction at West Chester for Eleanor. We doubt whether it is a “normal” at- traction, however. “THE CHASIES” LIBERTY Liberty is considered a natural right of all Americans. It is a right which they hold most dear—next to life it- self. There are several meanings of this word “liberty.” What, then, is the meaning which means so much to us? “Liberty is freedom of action, so far as that may without trespassing upon the rights of others.” This is our meaning, for we, when thinking of our freedom of action, think also of the effect it may have upon others. Glancing through the pages of An- cient and Medieval History we find that many of the blots and stains upon its pages were made by men fighting for freedom or liberty. Sometimes, it was for political liberty, but just as often for religious liberty. It seems un- fair that so many should have lost their lives for that which we now con- sider a natural right of all men. The history of our own country is entirely different fiom what it would have been if people had always been granted liberty. Many of the first col- onists to America left Europe because of the lack of religious or political freedom. Before the Revolutionary war this spirit was again aroused in the colonists. Then for a voice in their government they “sacrificed their lives and fortunes. Our Civil War, the greatest blot in our history, was fought for this same cause. The South was fighting for freedom of government as they saw it. The North was fighting for the free- dom of the slaves. After considering the terrible crimes committed in the name of liberty, will we ever allow ours to be taken from us? No, never! That spirit which made our ancestors, the fiist colonists, sacrifice so much has been passed down to us. As this spirit passed down through the generations it grew stronger. Now it is one of our most sacred possessions—as dear to us as life itself. “We are the freest people in the world” and we cannot be too proud of that statement. Everyone in this twentieth century should have a feeling of peace within their hearts. Nevertheless, they should always be ready to fight for liberty. They should say. as one of our great Americans has said, “Give me Liberty, or give me Death.” JEANETTE F. MACK IE 46 WASHINGTON GROUP HONOR ROLL Marian PujJh Jeannette Mackie Isabelle Reyburn Elizabeth Lindenbaujlh Mercy IticKiiell Elizabeth Jamison Gertrude Walton June Mohler June, 1925 THE KERNEL WEARERS OF TIIE ‘O’’ HOCKEY—Hindman K., Hindman M., Win- chester E.. Crowl M.. Russell M.. Sprenklc. (’hase .1., Chase J., Cha.vt J.t Lyons. Mor- ris, Maule. Walton J.. Walton G. S(X!CEK — Danner. Heesters. Thompson. Lawrie, 1’assmore, Wiley. Bailey. Bush. Kinkier. Kirk. Kent. Cauflfman. Hutchin- son D., Hutchinson W. BASKET BALL (Girls)—Hindman M.. Hind- man E., Conner. Walton J., Walton G . Sprenklr. Martindale. BASKET BALL (Boys) Hickey. Kelly, Baer, Lawrie, O’Brien. Hutchinson W . Pastemore. Kirk. BASE BALL—Heesters, Ringler. Baer, Kent, O’Brien. Wiley. Thompson, Jones, Cauffman, Kirk, Kishel. Van Pelt. TRACK—Kelly. Lawrie, Anderson. McCul- lough. DEBATING—Russell, Mohler, Lysle, Camp- bell. 48 HE KERNEL June. 1925 KERNEL STAFF CALCULATIONS AND STATISTICS FOR THE PAST YEAR Enough jokes have been told by the faculty to keep us laughing for three weeks straight (night and day). Enough milkshakes have been drunk by the High School pupils to wear out seven cows. We’ve walked across the grass twen- ty times as many times as we’ve been told not to. The chewing gum chewed would hold the stones of the new wing in place. Enough pencils have been worn out by the Kernel Staff to pave the road from the school-house to the Post Of- fice. The time spent, collectively, by the girls in curling their hair would be sufficient time in which to make three player pianos and a pair of shoes. We’ve lost—or misplaced—enough books to furnish a new school. G. W. WHAT A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SINGS AS HE GRASPS HIS DIPLOMA The Bright Boy—To Have, to Hold, and to Love. One not so bright—That’s How I N'eed Yon. The fellow who got by with difficulty —Somebody’s Wrong. The five-year man—After the Ball is Over. The one that cribbed and copied— You Know You Belong to Somebody Else. While the Fellow that Flunked—I’m Always Chasing Rainbows. -19 G. W. June, 1925 THE KERNEL JIM AND THE DEVIL A Short Story, by Gertrude Walton One day Jimmy Terrel overheard a conversation between Saint Peter and the Devil, who was making a visit to Heaven to bargain with Saint Peter over the fates of the souls. “Now, there’s Jim Terrel. He’s getting pret- ty rotten lately,—gambling, loafing, running around a lot. I think, when he dies, I’d better take him down to Hell and teach him some manners”, the Devil was saying. “How about Dick Elson? He goes just about Jim’s pace. But you would- n’t say lie’s so bad that he deserves to go down to Hell. You know. Mr. Devil, it’s mighty uncomfortable down there, and I don’t think these boys who cut up a little when they’re young should be forced to pay for it through all eternity. They’re only young once”, argued good old Saint Peter. “But look here! You know what we had decided upon; that you and I would get together once every year for the sole purpose of reviewing the lives of these boys and girls during the time they were between ten and twenty. Those are the years we agreed upon, that should decide whether Mary will wear wings, or shovel coal, and whether Johnny plays a harp, or pays the piper, (me being the piper), for that’s the time that counts. If Mary defies her mother, paints her face, becomes rough and coarse now,—then she’s doomed for- ever, and can never be what we con- sider a ‘nice girl’. If Johnny plays cards, drinks, disregards the feelings of his parents, fails in school, then he’ll never make a good honest citizen such as this country needs; and when he dies and his soul must either take the path up, or down, it heads down. But if you insist that Jimmy is no worse than Dick (though I think Dick is surely bad enough), if Dick goes to heaven, then Jimmy can. too.” Strangely enough, this one thought made a deep impression on Jimmy’s mind. “So! If Dick can go to Heav- en, then I can go, too! If Dick behaves himself they take my good behavior for granted, do they? Well, I hope Saint Peter’s word is as good as his bond! Prom now on I appoint myself as Dick Elson’s guardian. Maybe I won’t make him step around!” For, Jimmy, though he had begun to loosen up in his own righteousness and good morals, had very definitely defined ideas about the life to come. The con- versation which he had overheard suddenly awakened him to the realiza- tion that he was on the brink of un- certainty, and that his own good or bad actions were to no avail. Only this, “If Dick Elson can go to Heaven, then I can. And I’m going to make it. my business to see that Dick is a good boy from now on!” For months, Jimmy was Dick’s sha- dow. “Jim’s been a changed boy, lately,” people said. “Still out and running around a good deal, but all he seems to do is to stay with Dick Elson and try to keep him out of trou- ble. I wonder if his mother got Jim to do that. Oh, but she wouldn’t, for she used to think that Jim lured Dick on to mischief. What can have come ov- er that boy?” And it was true, for Dick was chang- ed. His work in school did not im- prove, for there seemed to be always something else on his mind, but he didn’t seem so continually tired and dissipated as he had. Then along came Spring (as most Springs do) and Dick became very in- trested in a town girl—younger, it is true, than he, but apparently very sensible and level-headed. But it was easy to tell, before long, that she was very much infatuated with her hand- some lover. Jim found it increasingly difficult to tag along with Dick, now that Dick had a girl. Each day, some new situation would arise in which Jim was conscious that he was a very unwelcome guest. Then things began to get serious. Jim “smelled a rat,” or, rather, “a whole family of rats”, for one day it suddenly dawned upon him that Helen and Dick were plan- 50 THE KERNEL June, 1925 ning to run away and get married. It was evident that the two were deeply in love with each other, but Jim had always thought that, though Dick was a little wild, “his heart would never run away with his head.” That was one thing he would have sworn to. And now for Dick to behave like this! Why, the boy was crazy! Helen, only a kid of fifteen—those two planning a rosy future,—irresponsible Dick, with- out a prospect in the world except “Dad’s pocket—how awful! But he wasn’t sure of it. What could he do? He attempted to trail Dick even more closely than ever. But somehow, Dick knew that “something was up”, and he managed to dodge his clever (oh, so clever) guardian at every possible op- portunity. Jim seemed to have a mania for overhearing conversations. Here was the latest development. “But, Dick, it can’t be done. You know how strict Father is about such things. And I’m not even sixteen, yet. Why, when I’d come home, he’d ‘have a fit,’ ” Helen’s piquaint voice was explaining. “Aw, come on, Helen, be a sport,” Dick urged. “ ‘For better or for worse’, let’s go! When you come home they’ll .just have to make the best of it. Why, it’s simple as daylight. You be ready at eight o’clock; sneak down the back way; have your clothes in a bag and throw them out the window. I’ll have my car out there, get you and your baggage, and we can make it to the celebration in no time. I’ll have the tickets and everything all ready.” (Jim knew he meant “li- cense”). So it was settled, was it? Jim straightway decided that he’d have to unsettle it. Why, Dick could never go to Heaven if lie had persuaded a sweet young girl to run off and marry him, probably ruining her life forever. Well, if Dick chose eternal damnation, he didn’t! Dick should consider the others in the case. (Oh, but he almost forgot—Dick didn’t know that Jim was to share his fate in the life to come). This was on Monday, that Jim had gleaned the valuable information. On Thursday after school Dick was ob- served to be religiously greasing, shin- ing, filling up, his rattly old Ford. “Aha! So this is the day, is it? Well, I’ll fix him!” And Jim eyed Dick, seemingly carelessly, as he remarked: “Getting all dolled up about some- thing, aren’t you?” Dick laughed good-naturally and answered, “MM-secrets! I’ll tell you about it, later.” “Why, he even admitted it!” thought Jim. So he carefully laid his plans. That night, at seven-thirty, Dick ap- peared up town all dressed up. But he didn’t remain for long, soon going out to crank up the old Ford. But the Ford wouldn’t crank. “How queer!” he thought. “Wonder if there’s enough gas? Yes. Oil? Yes. Well, I’ll be! Guess I’d better run down to the garage and get Mike to see what’s the trouble. ‘Sfuuny! It ran O. K. five minutes ago. But, golly! I’d better hurry if I’m to be at Helen’s by eight!” No sooner had he turned the corner than Jim emerged from no-where, in- serted something in the engine and started off. As he reached Helen’s house, he saw a light in an upstairs room turn off. something mysterious drop from the window, and soon a flutter of dress was beside him in the yard. She threw her arms around him. “Oh, Dick, I’m so happy! You’re sure it’s all right, aren’t you?” and she chattered on, Jim’s grunts being his only answer. Though it was very dark, Jim had worried about being detected, but now he felt safe, for Helen kept up a careless, steady flow of chatter ’til they were well on their way, to ..........? Where? But Jim had plan- ned all that. He took her to his aunt’s house, o.it the Jonestown road, where he intended to give her a good talking to, recall her to her senses, make her see what a mistake she would have been making, and then to drive her safely home, promising not to mention 51 June, 1925 THE KERNEL the affair to anyone. But as he turned in, “Oh”, Helen exclaimed, “I thought we were going to the dance!” “Dance?” queried Jim, “What dance?” “Why, at the Jonestown Country Club, of course, you goose! Where did you think we were going? Didn’t Dick send you in his place?” “Well, of all things! And I thought you and Dick were planning to get married!” And the saver of souls (two others and his own, as well) broke down and almost cried. “But didn’t Dick tell you? He knows Dad doesn’t like me to go to dances, jpufl ji ‘jjasuiiq oj pojnuumu aq ‘ C|izu [ J8A0 papoj aq sb ‘puy nnoa uij ‘«pi ‘tq2u .wy,, ;3uiui«ajp uaaq tjipsq aq a puns ‘. 'q •tin put aq t«qt SSuipuBuiap aaiOA jua -tstsui s( i pun ‘pa [ uavo stq ui ‘sbay aq ajaq ‘XqAV {a-iaq y itmiAV iu0D -anatsap uiojj q.MQ pa. BS aq peq puy SS.qiafl tuny pun pjo q aqj puB ‘uatajj s«a aj.H|AV jUBaui siqj pip piq.vv 4iij[ ((j daais-•-os aq no£ ppioa avojj junp qo ‘uitp,, •poupqdxo napjj ‘((uotS8im -jad siq tuoqjiAv )tio aiuoa 04 pnq [ os goes to Heaven, I’ll let you take Jim. too.” And the Devil, and all the gods laughed at the sorry foolishness of mortals! GERTRUDE WALTON ISN'T IT ODD THE WAY— Lois always blushes when a certain Junior comes around? You never can te'.l the “Chasies” apart ? Marian Pugh’s cheeks are always so red? (We’ve accused her of using— ssh!—rouge, but she insists that it’s natural). Mutt Maule writes multifarious let- ters to—Oh, but everybody knows! (There’s a reason). The teachers all like to hear Jack Heesters recite? Peg Campbell always says just what she thinks? Ruth and Jean can always find some- thing to giggle about? Bill O’Brien wrinkles up his fore- head and puts on “that quizzical ex- pression” whenever he’s called on? Harry Danner finds a certain girl in a certain seat in a certain Freshman row in a certain back corner of the main room so very, very interesting? (No, we’re not telling on you, Tie!) June is always arguing with Mr. McMullen in P. O. I).? Jeannette Mackie always knows her Chemistry lesson to perfection? The Delaney girls are always to-' gether? (Like “bread and butter” or “milk and cream”). Tub values a certain scarf so high- ly? (It was a Christmas present from, —but we really shouldn’t tell). It’s so quiet that you can hear a pin drop (almost) in Mr. Lieb’s classes? Bill Bush is so attentive to a certain fair maid in the Eighth Grade? (Miss Armstrong should discourage that!) Some of us are always so quiet? (But you must remember—“Still wat- ers run deep.”) Roberta “lords it all over” the Busi- ness Students? (No, we wouldn’t like it either!) Certain girls always knew their Trig Lessons while Mr. Hoffman was teaching? Finally, ISN’T IT ODD THE WAY everyone realizes that we’re the most wonderful Senior Class that the O. H. S. has ever bad ? G. E. W. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF “We have met the enemy and they are ours”—exclamation by students after passing finals. Mason and Dixon Line—“Keep off the grass.” Know Nothing Party—Flunks. Spanish Inquisition—Exams. Secession of Southern States—De- parture of those who flunked. Lewis and Clark Expedition—Biol- ogy Sophs out hunting for the pret- ty flowers. Battle of Five Forks—Three times a day in any home. THE KERNEL June, 1925 CHAPEL I. January 9, 1925—After the regular exercises, Janet Walton was announc- ed as the captain of our famous girls’ sextette. She asked the school for its support in the future schedule and to display good sportsmanship at the games. Also William O’Brien, the newly elected boys’ captain spoke to the school and urged their co-operation, adding that he hoped that the team would have a successful season this year. Both captains are very popular with their team mates, their fellow students and teachers. II. The Bayard Taylor Centennial was celebrated in chapel exercises, first by a sketch of his life by Gertrude Wal- ton and secondly by the reading of two of his celebrated works; the “Song of the Camp” by Marian Pugh, and “Burden of the Day” by Kather- ine Lutman. Wednesday, March 11th—The Board of Health of Oxford decided that the schools should be closed until the 23rd of March for fumigation, and as a means to prevent the spread of scarlet fever, which had broken out. Monday, March 23rd—Henry Hoff- man, a graduate of Oxford High School and a student of the University of Pennsylvania, is teaching mathe- matics in the High School, during the absence of Mr. Gustafson, who is ill with appendicitis. Ask Mildred for verification of this story:— Merchant (to whom Mutt had given a check when purchasing something for the Senior Class—she’s our treas- urer, you know). “Young lady, this check came from the bank marked ’No Funds’.” Mutt—“That’s funny! Butler told me they had two hundred thousand dollars in deposits.” Mr. Lieb—“Now what is the differ- ence between a good and a poor con- ductor?” Joe—“Uh-uh, why one gets a high- er salary than the other.” Bruce—“What aie you looking for, Boss?” Ross—“I lost my notebook.” Bruce—“Lost all you know, luck?” Ross—“No, I lost all my teachers know.” Leroy Ililaman—“They call that girl, Spearmint.” Melvin—“Why, is she Wrigiey?” Leroy II.—“No, but she’s always af- ter meals.” The shades of night were falling fast, When thru’ a Chinese village past A youth, who bore thru’ fields of rice, The banner with a strange device, Mali Jong! Who was the sturdy new lad who started to school this term? It was none other than our friend, Charles Lawrie, who has furnished our class with jokes and wise cracks ever since. Here are some of Lawrie’s favorites: Englishman (proudly) : The sun nev- er sets on British soil. Irishman: No, they’re afraid to trust an Englishman in the dark. Parson: What’s de mattah, Rastus? Whyfore didn’t you put any money in the collection dis mornin’? Rastus: Why, Parson, 1 got too many debts to pay. Parson: But don’t you know you owe a debt to de Lord? Rastus: Yes, but he ain’t pressin’ me like de rest. Irishman: Hurrah, for Ireland, and Home rule. Irishman: That’s right, stick up for your own country. Echoes of Oxford JUNE 10, 1935 GERTRUDE WALTON, Editor I EXTRA! EXTRA! J. W. McMullen, former superin- tendent of Oxford Public Schools, has accepted a position with the Hoard of Education in the Philippine Islands. Ilis son. “Bobby” McMullen, will re- main at Mercersburg Academy until their plans have matured. We hear splendid reports of Bobby’s progress under the excellent training of two former Oxford teachers, J. Ross Mill- er, and Norman E. Risser. Bobby will be the youngest candidate for the foot hall team next year, but report tells us that he is going to develop into a first rate athlete like his father. NOTED MISSIONARY RETURNS FROM CHINA After a strenuous journey into the most uncivilized regions of China, Miss June Mohler has at last returned to her home to recuperate. While do- ing missionary work, she was in the heart of one of the bloodiest revolu- tions China has ever known, and con- sequently her life was in extreme dan- ger several times. We are glad to see June home, and we hope she will stay with us this time. BUY A “MAULE” CLOCK Accept no substitute Hard to beat Guaranteed to run until they stop Manufactured Exclusively by MAULE BROTHER SISTER, INC. New Star Discovered by Youthful “Astronomiss” Miss Mercy Bicknell, A. B., gradu- ate of Swarthmore College, and now in the government employ doing astronomical work has discovered a new “child of the skies”. She has named it “Cyril” (meaning wander- er) for it seems to have no fixed path, but to roam around unnaturally, keep- ing at a safe distance from other stars or planets. Miss Bicknell thinks that its path has not yet been determ- ined upon and that its orbit will not be definitely decided for the small matter of about 10,000,000 years. HERE AND THERE We no longer hear of “Sothern and Marlow” playing Romeo and Juliet. IIow times change! Now the words, “Danner and Winterbottom” are on every lip. Their performance of the old Shakespearean roles has been judged to be the best, or one of the best, of all time. Misses Jane and Julia Chase, form- er graduates of Oxford High School and of Gettysburg College, have just announced their engagements to twin brothers from California, whose ac- quaintance they made while on a re- cent lecture tour in the West. Oxford expects great things from Jerald Lieb, the youthful entrant to Harvard next fall. Jerald won high- est honors in West Philadelphia High School, where his father is the head of the Science Department. “Jerry” ex- pects to major in chemical engineer- ing. We wish him all possible success. ECHOES OF OXFORD, JUNE 10, 1935 Wins Typing Championship Thursday’s Radio Program Isabelle Reburn lias been proclaimed to be the champion typist for the year after winning a contest of two hours duration at the L. C. Smith office yes- terday. After typing steadily for two hours it was made known that Miss Reburn had written one hundred and sixty-three words per minute. The champion typist insisted that she was neither tired nor nervous at the end of the contest. Other competitors from this town who should have hon- orable mention are Miss Roberta Con ner, and Miss Elizabeth Lindenbaugh. FORMER OXFORD GIRL BECOMES HEIRESS Miss Marian Barnett, graduate nurse of Ilahnneman Hospital, was | rewarded yesterday for many years of faithful service, when the will of John Iliekey, wealthy Philadelphian, was read. Miss Barnett inherits by the will a fortune of $75,000. She plans to make a tour of the world within the next few months. Her health is badly broken down, and she needs to recup- erate. NEW THEORY OF THE ION William M. Bush announces an un- usual program to be broadcasted from his Oxford station, P. D. Q., on Thurs- day night. 6:30—Reducing exercises, sure-eure for fat. Maude Hansen. 7:0O—Bedtime Story, “Bre’r Bear frightens Bre’r Kangaroo”, by Elsie Delaney. 7:30—Miss Mary Jacobs will sing ‘‘Too Bad”, a charming number of her own composition. 7:45—Miss Miriam Lysle, foremost elocutionist of the present day, will give some charming numbers with her own inimitable expression (hands and feet tied). 8:15—S. Charles Lawrie will give a highly valuable and interesting talk on “Scientific Farming”. No farmer this side of the Pacific Ocean can af- ford to miss it. Every word a gem. 9:30—Miss Kathryn Leeke’s latest musical comedy, “Laughing Feet” will be broadcasted in every detail. 10:00—The wedding ceremony of Miss Beatrice Winchester and Mr. Frank Grey will be broadcasted; de- scriptions also of the wedding party, the bride and groom, etc. Associated Press Correspondent:— “A startling new discovery has been made by a comparatively young scien- tist, J. N. Ileesters,” says the New York Sun. “He has advanced a new ionic theory which promises to clear up a great many cloudy questions in the science of Chemistry. This is a notable achievement, and if the discov- ery is based on fact, Mr. Ileesters will probablv be awarded the Nobel prize for 1935.” ;; DINE. J i i at the 2 Sign of the Campbell! | ;; Good food, soft lights, music, and | ;; dancing. f I! Proprietress: PEG (Herself) X COME TO Pugh, Kirk Wilson for DANCING INSTRUCTION Learn the old-fashioned fox- trot or radio, or the newest “Hippety-Hop” and “XYZ” Everybody’s doing them. Mademoiselle’s Beauty Parlor Marcel and Permanent Waving We guarantee satisfaction L. FISHEL R. PHILLIPS M. McNAMARA June, 1925 THE KERNEL INTERSCHOLASTIC CONFER- ENCE The second of the Interscholastic Conferences of Chester County was held in the Kennett High School cafe- teria, Kennett Square, Pa. Oxford Iligh’s representatives were Gertrude Walton, Harry Danner from the Sen- ior Class; Mary Russell and Gilbert Kelly, Juniors; and John Baer, Soph- omore. Mr. Ilighberger accompanied the delegates. Contrary to the precedents of form- er meetings, the Kennett Conference was presided over by leading Kennett High School students. The teachers re- tained a back row and permitted the students and representatives to do the talking. Luncheon was served at 1:00 1 . M. A novel method was used to break the ice of formality by having the mem- bers of the Conference search for a place at the tables where they would find a card bearing the name of their school. This scattered those present in- to groups, who became most pleasant- ly acquainted. After the luncheon served by the girls of the Kennett Domestic Science Department, a cross word puzzle con- test was begun, and was won by Downingtown. This was followed by a water cracker contest, the contestants eating a given number of the crack- ers and won by the first one who could succeed in whistling. est Chester won this one. Next came a marshmal- low contest, won by Unionville, an apron and necktie affair following, in which a boy from each school attempt- ed to tie an apron upon a girl repre- sentative from his school, while she, in turn, attempted to tie a necktie on the boy. Downingtown again won and received a fine first prize of one lolly- pop. The business meeting opened at the close of the contests by the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting at Oxford last fall. The first discussion was upon assembly and chapel pro- prams, to which Oxford and West Chester made contributions. It was disclosed that musical pieces played the biggest part in these programs. West Chester, Coatesville, Kennett, Oxford and Unionville, responded in very interesting ways to the question of gaining money for the Aethletie Association. Among the methods sug- gested were those of Kennett for sell- ing candy, of Oxford by selling ath- letic tickets for soccer and baseball, of West Chester by literaries, bakes, or bazars; and of Unionville, who sold magazines for prizes and made out very well. Coatesville discussed what their student council had done for their school in the line of the supervising of halls, library, and classes. West Ches- ter's system was similar, the members being chosen from those highest in rank of a merit system they have. Kennett told of their council which acts as an advisory board to the fac- ulty. Boy Week and a company formed to aid schools in organizing and im- proving their papers and magazines, was discussed in a most interesting manner by one of the Coatesville mem- bers. The Conference was invited to meet at Unionville next fall in case Spring City did not call it there, Spring City having extended their invitation for the fall meeting at the Oxford Confer- ence this season, and who were absent at the Kennett meeting. The schools assembled at this Con- ference were: Coatesville, Kennett, West Chester, Downingtown, Uuion- ville, West Grove, Oxford. Mr. Coop- er, faculty member of Kennett High School, commended the spirit of the Conference meetings and the training it presented to students. The meeting adjourned to the baseball game, be- tween Kennett and West Grove, after a few remarks by the Rev. Mr. Spauld- ing of Kennett Square. “Wait ’till you see the whites of their eyes”—Advice to teachers be- fore they flunk us. 56 THE KERNEL ] une, 1925 MY IMPRESSION OF 0. H. S. As we entereil the door to the main room of the O. H. S. on Monday morn- in!?, September eighth, nineteen hun- dred twenty-four, we felt very strange and lost by the vastness of the audi- torium and so large a student body compared with the high school we had just graduated from, but it wasn’t long before the student body and fac- ulty made us feel right at home. My impression was, as we five New London members stood at the auditor- ium door, we would never find a niche into which we might fit, or make a place for ourselves, but while first im- pressions may be lasting ones they seldom are true, for it was not long before we were acquainted with those of our class, lower classmen and fac- ulty, who helped us, not only to find ourselves, but places into which we belonged. The first days of passing from our Bunting Bros. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in GRAIN FEED HAY STRAW COAL FERTILIZERS Bell Phone 86 OXFORD, PA. class room to another gave us a sink- ing feeling that inside of the door we were about to enter we would have another world to conquer and another impression to make, be it favorable or otherwise. But, Oh! we foolish stu- dents, crossing the bridge before we came to it, for the greeting we receiv- ed caused the sinking feeling to dee. Now, to sum up this school year, we can say it has been the most pleasant and profitable of our career, due to the friendliness and loyalty of our classmates and teachers. MIRIAM E. LYNC H MARY E. MeNAMARA Careful development of certain theories by Sherlock Holmes has re- vealed to us that Ilarrv Danner uses “Magic Curling Fluid” and a “West Point” electric curling iron to achieve his permanent wave, so much envied by the girls. COLLINS’ BAZAR FOR SPORTING GOODS THE SPAI.DING LINE OF BASE BALL AND TENNIS GOODS Fishing Tackle of Every Sort LEWIS W. COLLINS The Oxford Cafe Leonard MA S O N I C BUILDING Refrigerators Exclusive Agents for WHITMAN’S CHOCOLATES—Phi la. Are GOOD SHULL'S CHOCOLATES—Lancaster MARROW’S QUALITY ICE CREAM Sold by We invite your patronage F. E. Brown Co. F. H. WOODWORTH, Prop. St CHAS. E. CARR General Merchandise Especially low prices on Paints and Automobile Tires Phone Oxford 246R14 RUSSELLVILLE, PA. E. L. Twyford Auto Repairing and Accessories Opposite R. R. Station OXFORD, PA. THAT FAMILY WASH -X Oxford Steam Laundry -x- R. H. McFadien Gulf Refining Company Petroleum and its Products Oxford Service Station S. 3rd St. You Do Best at PITTS DEPENDABLE FURNITURE DEPENDABLE FLOOR COVERINGS DEPENDABLE VALUES DEPENDABLE SERVICE Awaiting Your Pleasure A. EMERSON PITT OUR ADVERTISERS PATRONIZE US—XVE ASK U TO PATRONIZE THEM Willard Service RECHARGE AND Thomas F. Grier REPAIRS ANY MAKE OF BATTERY REAL ESTATE R. A. McCausland OXFORD, PA. KIRK’S GARAGE Phone 83 AntiquPB COMPLIMENTS OF OI.D RAGS ANTIQUES SCRAP IRON FURNITURE ALEXANDER’S METAL SHEEP WOOL FEATHERS ETC. MEAT MARKET ISRAEL WHISSELL 264 S. 3rd Street South Third Street Oxford, Pa. COMPLIMENTS Community OF Cleaning and Pressing Phila. Cut Price Parlor Store Ladies’ and Gent’s Shoes Shined SOUTH THIRD STREET 9} £ South Third Street LEBO’S “Mary had a little corn Upon her tiny toe. And everywhere that Mary went, That corn was sure to go.” Bakery, Restaurant —until she used and McCullough's Corn Remover Soda Fountain 25 cts. a bottle At McCULI.OUGH’S DRUG STORE S. Third Street, Oxford, Pa. Where you buy •‘VIRGINIA DARE” CHOCOLATES HEAD THE KERNEL AND KNOW THE SCHOOL He who whispers down a well About the things he has to sell, Will never make the shining dollars Like he who climbs a hill and hollers. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Moral: Buy Coal in MAY this year Only four months until the miners’ agreement ends 2 Miller Townsend H. B. Earnhart R. T. Earnhart Bell Phone 18-J Earnhart Brothers OXFORD, PA. Electrical Contractors H. P. Passmore Bro. OXFORD, PA. DELCO-LIGHT PRODUCTS ATWATER KENT RADIO PHILCO BATTERIES SALE BILLS —SUPPER BILLS—FESTIVAL BILLS — PRINT ANY KIND OF A ••BILL Traccarella D’Amario Ladies’ and Gents’ Tailors Job Printing Office JOHN SPENCE, Prop. Second and Coach Streets Rear Oxford National Hank Your patronage solicited S. Third St. Oxford, Pa. 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