Rush Springs High School - Redskin Yearbook (Rush Springs, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1923 volume:

«0 9 «■ — gv RUSH SPRINGS The Rush Springs VOLUME THREE Published by the Students of Rush Springs Hi h School f RUSH SPRINGS OKLAHOMA % —a@ y 1923 ©«- RUSH SPRINGS' Dedication To D. Bruce Selby, our untiring Superintendent, who has been an inspiration and a uide during the last year of our school work, we, the members of the Senior Class, do affectionately dedicate this volume. ■—-nSxy; 1923 cy®li. =w� RUSH SPRINGS SUPERINTENDENT RUSH SPRINGS SCHOOLS T7 1 In the preparat- r oreword; ion of this record —it is our aim to portray the intellectual, athletic and social events of the year, so that they may be an inspiration to others —and to uphold that true ideal of loyalty that has been instilled in the minds of the boys and irls of the Rush Springs schools. To those—who have at some time at- tended this school—this book will present some of the reat achievements that have been made through serious and sincere efforts. I A Administration •jsv RUSH SPRINGS James Ballew, Clerk D. C. Roberts, Member E. L. Crittendon, Chairman To the School Board we owe appreciation for their splendid work in doin all for the school that any Board has to do and especially under the Supervision of this Board was the construction of the New Building, which has brought joy, com- fort, peace and prosperity to every Hij h School student of this and every year to come. They have employed a splendid corps of teachers, which has enabled Rush Springs to be accredited for 22 1-2 units, equaling any School of it’s size in the state. Rush Springs Hi h School is equipped with Labatories for Home Economics, Manual Training, Agriculture and General Science. The Housewives of Tomorrow ii(S v 1923 —— 9K 9� •isv RUSH SPRINGS i A Corner In The Library 4© v 1923 vs®� . 1923 SV RUSH SPRINGS vat m Miss Winnie Hill EXPRESSION -� © 1923 c Sd------------------------------------- RUSH SPRINGS Classes BOOK TWO Ye cNoble and Grand Seniors! 1923 © ■ t=— 5v RUSH SPRINGS ««= THOMAS C. RICE.. JOHNNY A. BLUE GRACE WARREN D. BRUCE SELBY... ...........President .....Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer .....Class Sponsor We don’t £,ive a rap, we don’t ive a slap, Ou ht, Nought. Cipher, Zero, every Senior is a hero, Whow! Whow! Whow! CLASS COLORS: Green and White CLASS MOTTO: Ever Upward and Onward CLASS FLOWER: White Rose c RUSH SPRINGS ‘• Jyvs 1923 v ®c Senior Class History0 Now that four years have come and past, we can look back upon them and recount many happy school experiences leavened with a few sorrows, that have lost their tinge, leaving only the memories of the happy days. As we think of our first year in High School, with H. F. Allen as our Superintendent, and Miss Michaelson as our advisor, we can recall how we were kicked around by our upper ciassman: but the next year we became Sophomores and to think we were able to kick the miserable Freshmen around in turn. That year brought us a new ,uperintend- ent, Ciaude Southward, who, we believed, had a thought way back in his mind, that we were the best mass in school. We had for our advisor, that year, Miss Rogers, loved by all. The year had come and gone before we were aware of the fact. Our Junior year was one of work and pleasure, with Miss Schuh as advisor, who proved to us, that we could have found none better as a friend. Now, in the fall of 1922, it was a wise class that took up the role of “Dignified Sen- iors” in Rush Springs High School. This year brought to us a new superintendent, and also a beloved advisor, D. Bruce Selby. This year has been one of work and well grounded preparations for the years to come: although we have stumbled, and fallen, we have always risen again and forth with renewed vigor. We hope R. S. H. S. will continue to grow as it has done in the past four years. Thus with memories that will forever remain dear, we leave you, Rush Springs High School. To alle th people of Rush Springs, who may come under the sound of the voice of the Prophecy, I say Listen, for unto you: I do speak all truths, as they have been reveal- ed to me. When it was so decreed that the prophecy, of this, the Class of 1923, was given to me. I felt as one who stands in the realms of an unknown world. To myself I wondered why the future of these bonny, bewitching, fair ones and these resolute and imperial young men should rest upon the decision of one, who fills such a humble place in the everyday walk of life. As one of the divine prophets said unto the world, even so. I say unto to vou, “Bles- sed be he that readeth, and they that heareth and endureth. the words of this pro- phecy as it is written, for the time is at hand.” As I looked into that land of the un- known future. I saw dim shadows of the group once known as my classmates, who seem- ed changed, and even transformed, into citizens of this new world; the one that they had in youth hoped to see and conquer. I could see our beloved class president, Thomas C. Rice, in all his Majesty, heeded b tht people of this, his own, state: for he was Governor and his word was law. Looking again: I saw in the society circles, those, who were most fair to look upon, and behold, one whose beauty out rivaled all, was Beaulah Hogue, reigning supremely yet wisely, as a great actress. Again it camo to pass and I found myself inside of a great Cathedral, where a priest in his wonderous robes poured forth words of inspiration and instructions and verily 1 say I saw the form of Joseph Lee Huntley, who had enlisted in the work of the Church. Later the unknown veil was lowered and raised and before me swung an open door in a home and there I found a household made happy by a wife, who had found her greatest ambition in the highest of all worldly vocations: that of keeping a home. My soul rejoiced as I gazed upon Margaret Harris and I followed my spirit further on the quest of things that are to be. Linge.iingly, 1 watched the home lights die away and within my heart I felt a desire to hear or know something of my old friend, Hazel Jackson, when low my soul was held entranced by the strains of music that seemed to sway one into the realm of artistic beauty. At once 1 was amazed wired I beheld the figure of Hazel Jackson swaying from side to side at the appeal of the fantastic lyre, as she danced a jig in delightful time to the music. As the music died away, I gazed upon the wonderful city of Hollywood, California, when I saw Ruby Herndon, with h r 1 i} s rosy red, playing a leading role with Ro- doiph Valentino. The next scene, that presents itself to view, is that of Los Angels, and here T see Mrs. Fred Kirk, in ail her glory, better known to her old classmates as Frances Lindsey, driving down the street in a Cadillac sedan. This vision passed from ray view and I hear in the distance a familiar voice, one that I heard of yore, but much sweeter. As I viewed the person from whom this swee music came I found it to be none other than Grace Warren: known as one among the greatest of singers. Last but not least, I realized that it was none other than myself (Johnny Blue) mount- ing the steps of Oxford, as the president of that famous college, and verily as I beheld this scene and marveled thereat, the veil was drawn over mini eyes, shutting out from my vision the things that are to lx and I turned my eyes back to the things that are; sure that as “coming events cast their shadows before”, only goodness and truth and prosperity shall follow all the days that are to come to the fair and talented members of the Class of 1923. 1923 Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of Kush Springs High School, having a perfect mind and memory, desire to leave our property and affairs in competent hands do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be our last will and testament. FIRST: To the juniors ot 1923, we will and bequeath the right to become Seniors; also we bestow upcn them the right to occupy the front row of seats in the auditorium and we also leave them our athletic ability and hope that they carry of flying banners as did the class oi '23. We also give them, with our sympathy, the responsibility of publishing The Rush Springs and SECOND; to the Sophomore Class of 1923, we bestow upon them the trials and tribulations of preparing the Junior-Senior Banquet of 1923; also the right to be exempt from the semester exams if possible, and THIRD; to the Fresh- men Class ol 1923, we leave our good example of how to become wise and efficient Seniors, with the great joy of tormenting the Freshmen of 1924; FOURTH; to the whole student body of R. S. H. S., we will and bequeath our Basket Ball Cup until won by another class. Personal Wills Tom Rice leaves his studious ability to Hattie Haigwood. Margaret Harris contributes her bright and sunny smiles to Omega Thomas. Lee Huntley gives his secret of how to be a Wise and Studious Senior to “Happy Mullican. Grace Warren confers her quiet disposition and good temper to Faye Steger. Johnny Blue administers his great charm as a Jelly Bean to Charley Terrell. Hazel Jackson bequeaths her loud laughter and merry smiles to Alma Randolph. Frances Lindsey transfers her frowning countenance to ever-smiling Artie Worden. Beaulah Hogue bestows her case of Cosmetics to Cora McCowan. Ruby Herndon conveys her basket ball career to Galena James. The Senior Class leaves a great debt of gratitude to the entire faculty for their untiring efforts in the Class’ behalf. LASTLY:. We hereby revoke all final wills made by us at anytime, in witness hereof we set our seal, this 17th day of May, 1923. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1923. Witnessed by D. BRUCE SELBY, C. WILSON BRYANT. CLASS URBAN MILEUR ..............................President CLARENCE RANDOLPH ................... Vice-President DESSIE ALLISON.................. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. MADALTNE C. RILEY................ Class Sponsor Hi, Rickety, Hopity, Zin We’re the Class that can always win The Class for the future— The Class that has been. Juniors—Juniors—Juniors! CLASS COLORS: Pink and White CLASS MOTTO: Siempre Fiel CLASS FLOWER: The Carnation Dessie Allison Vera Arnn Lo an Baker Charles Barry Cicero Bernard Cloys Cantrell Marguerite Conner Kelley Crawford CLASS ROLL Lois Davis Margaret Fitzhu h Eugenia Foster Joe Foster Jess Gilbreath Helen Hendricks Ira Jackson Cora McCowan Urban Mileur Essie Nolen C!a -ence Penn Alma Randolph Clarence Randolph Faye Ste er Ome a Thomas Jessie Warren Ruby Wood URBAN MILEUR A reat admirer of t’ne Moon- light and the “Wood.' CLARENCE RANDOLPH Built like a mosquito—ion and thin. DESSIE ALLISON I wonder, why she wants to master the art of cooking? LOGAN BAKER His highest thoughts are about five leet and two inches. RUBY WOOD That’s Urbans— Give it to me!” IRA JACKSON Oh, How he can dance! -«Sfe 1923 � ALMA RANDOLPH —And she, that has the warm- est heart, shall loudest lau h and sin . JOE FOSTER Just ask him anything you want to know. LOIS 'DAVIS A smile often hides a Forlorn heart. ■U(s y 1923 KELLEY CRAWFORD Le is a booster and certainly ki iowa now 10 do tnm s. ESdlE KOLEN Heie's to the pi etty—Here’s to the witty— Leie’s to the b.own e ed irl! CICERO LERNARD Siient enei y n.oves the world. I MARGARET FITZHUGH For et it— Maybe it ain’t as bad as it seems. CHARLEY BARRY He travels fastest—who travels alone. OMEGA THOMAS “I have made it a practice—to put all the worries in the bot- tom of my heart and lau£,h. .« 35 9 1923 ©«■ JESSIE WARREN She carries responsibility with ease. CLARENCE PENN If he e-ver said anything—No one ever heard it. VERA ARNN I would rather excell others in Knowledge than In Power. CLOYSE CANTRELL A favorite with the Freshmen fcirls. FAYE STEGER She owes her fame to herself. MARLIN HAYHURST What he lacks in size, he makes up in popularity and athletic ability. «assert ----------iKS5y 1923 c feX' MARGUERITE CONGER Marguerite is the kind of a irl that we all like, jolly, ood nat- ured and friendly always. JESS GILBREATH Constancy in athletics will con- quer all difficulties. EUGENIA FOSTER Be yourself and leave custom to fools who need it. CORA McCOWAN I wonder if there is anything that she really does like? 24® — Junior Class History0 It was the fifth day of September, 1920; a calm and peaceful Autumn day, radiant with the sunshine of hope, cheer and joyous promise that the good ship, Rush Springs High School, stood at anchor in the Harbor of the New School Year. It was the same old ship that had carried to that harbor of safety in the Land of Great Wisdom. But this was a gala day in its history and many people gazed upon it in wonder as they watched the seventeen charming lassies and nine bold and dashing young laddies, as they so happily stepped aboard, for it was rumored that they were about to set sail over new and untried waters in quest of the Fountain of Perfect Understanding. And as the ship stood at anchor on that eventful morning in September, the pas- sengers began to arrive and I was the first to be enrolled upon the list. To me was entrusted the important task of writing the History of the Voyage. The voyage, that even then, they all realized was to be the most important of their lives. Shortly after having registered, my companions, who had also cruised among the Islands of Smaller Learning, joined me. We were naturally very enthusiastic and asked many questions of our captain, Mr. Southward, as to the incidents of our voyage and its probable length. We were assured that if we were persevering and diligent in our duties, we should easily reach our destination in fou ryears. So it was with very hopeful hearts and smiling faces, that we bade our parents and friends goodbye and waved our hands from the deck to those left behind in the Grammar Grades. Thus we steamed away from the wharf and out of the harbor, embarked for a four years’ absence on our voy age of High School Life. There were naturally a few cases of sea-sickness and various pupils were tempted to throw up Algebra, Geometry and other disagreeable dishes and toss some of their best belongings overboard in time of rough seas, but the Stewardess, Miss Boyce, as- sured them calmly, but firmly, that they would only have to consume these indisgest- ibles over and over until they are perfectly assimilated; consequently they bravely managed to hold them down. We noticed, at the outset of the voyage, that the stream on which we had set sail was narrow and sheltered, but using our fieldglasses, we could see such wide vistas of water ahead, that we were led to inquire of the captain concerning the significance of the situation. He explained to us that the voyage of High School Life was in reality to be over four seas, though the four bodies of water were so closely joined together that they seemed but one immense sea. Thus far we have been able with the helping guidance of four various Captains and Stewardess, to sail over the Freshman and Sophomore Seas and are now sailing steadily onward to the end of the Junior S’ea, dimly visible on the horizon. If we meet with no mishap on this sea, we will be prepared and eager to enter on the last sea of our journey next September, 1922. isv RUSH SPRINGS SOPHOMORE CLASS -i® y 1923 v ©(| OMA WOOD.................................. President GARELD MILLER........................ Vice-President HATTIE HAIGWOOD................. Secretary-Treasurer Miss SELEMMA STEINER.................. Class Sponsor SAY! WHAT? THAT’S WHAT! WHAT’S WHAT? Sophomores! Sophomores! SOPHOMORES! CLASS COLORS: Pink and White CLASS MOTTO: Finis Coronat Opus CLASS FLOWER: The - Carnation Arthur Collins Loris Edwards Ethel George Hattie Hailwood Jack Ho ue Herbert Huntley CLASS ROLL Gareld Miller Homer Mitchum Marvin Mullican Lloyd Rice Virgil Sherwood William Southerland Wayne Taylor Charles h en ell Artie Worden Oma Wood Hazel Worsham I� it ■ 3V 1923 C4H GARELD MILLER Oh Boy, A Dod e touring car! MARVIN MULLICAN He may look like a question mark, but he is really straight. OMA WOOD You can’t live with 'em and you can’t live witnou' em. HERBERT HUNTLEY If they like you—you don’t have to talk to them. H® ¥ 1923 — WAYNE TAYLOR I could do anything I wanted to—but I don’t want todo much. HATTIE HA1GWOOD She is modest, pretty and com- petent— A combination seldom found. CHARLES TERRELL Seldom seen without his b.ke. ARTIE WORDEN Pefore school was out - she bob- bed her hair. ■ 1923 ARTHUR COLLINS His conduct varies inversley as the square of his distance f; om the teacher’s desk. HAZEL WORSHAM She can £et by on her looks. WILLIAM SOUTHERLAND His capacity for knowledge is unbounded. ETHEL GEORGE 1 Ethel, I wonder if that house across the street has an thing, to do with your unprepa.edness this morning. VIRGIL SHERWOOD Just at the a e ’twixt man and youth, when tho’t is speech and speech is truth. HOMER MITCHUM A boy of reat worth. LOYD RICE He went to sleep and dreamt he was awake—when he awoke he was asleep. JACK HOGUE A boy that is always doin — Something. 1923 y ®«. Sopkomore Class History0 Now the history of the Class of '25, of the High School of the city of Kush Springs, County of Grady, State of Oklahoma, is in this wise: In the beginning, in the 1921st Year ol Our Lord, in the ninth month, there entered into the Land of Learning, twenty-four seekers of knowledge. Some came from the eighth grade, where they had lor many months been busily engaged in storing their minds with the honey of Wisdom; some were green and fresh from a far country; some came from where they had been tillers of the soil; and some were from other halls of instruction. And it came to pass as they entered this land, that they were received with wild rejoicings, by those, who it was decreed should henceforth lead them up the slippery by ways of knowledge. Likewise it also came to pass that they were received with mali- cious glee, by a certain band of wild beings, who were called Sophomores, and who, be- cause of their fierce taste of a freshman’s blood, did pounce upon them daily, and night- ly, and did cause them to suffer great things, and to say in their hearts, “Behold, blessed be the name of Education, for because of it we have endured great torments, both of the body and of the mind. Verily, we have been martyrs to its great and noble cause.’ And as they dwelled long in that land they fell in with the customs of the inhabit- ants thereof, and their strangeness wore away, and they each became as one among the rest. Now it came to pass at the beginning of the second year that a new band of youths did come up from the adjoining territory and the class of ’25 in the new dignity of their promop'on, remembered the days of their own greenness and as the Sophomores of their day had done unto them, even so did they do unto these new freshmen, and did show no mercy unto their sufferings, and no heed unto their lamentings, until they were bruised and full o. much sorrow. I Now it happened that the land to which they had come was ruled over by one known as I). Bruce Selby, a professor of much wisdom, and at the beginning of the sec- ond year he spoke unto them, saying: “Go, gather ye in a body and organize yourselves into a class that ye may gain in strength, and that your courage may wax hot.’ And r.s he spake unto them, so was it done, and they chose their wittiest ones to be their lead- ers, and called themselves, with much pride, the Class of ’25. And it came to pass in that same year, that the class did sit themselves down that an artist of much skill should make of them a picture of great beauty; but when it was done, and their eyes 1 el 1 upon that, which was said to be like unto their faces, disgust was upon the face of the whole class, and they were much angry; for behold, it was like nothing on earth, nor under the earth, nor on the face of the angry deep. And as the class did journey through the land, behold, there were several, who were fair to look upon, who had strayed far from the companies with which they had set forth, and were much sorrowful. And as the members of the class did look upon them in their loneliness, their hearts were stirred in pity lor them, and did open their arms wide unto them that they should be gathered in. And the whole number at the end of the second year was 17. U(3 y 1923 THE © FRESHMEN CLASS JOSEPHINE MILEUR She oes in for a little bit of everything. JAMES BLAKELY Nick-named “Hicks”—He lives up to his nick-name. MATTIE LOU HAYHURST I’m all there is—There ain't no more! BILL WYATT A little bit of sarcasm—a little bit of wit. EUNICE PARRISH “Reckon it’s home!”— — Better reckon it up here! ------ilSxyj 1923 GUSSIE HARRISON To know her is to love her. OTHA CANTRELL “Where’s Fitz and Wint?’’ WILLIE ETTA PURSLEY It's like breaking hometies for her to say goodbye to a mirror. FRED KIRK Heavy on foot, but li ht in spirit BEULAH McKay A prudent £,irl concealeth her knowledge. ANNA MAE PURSLEY All hearts are open to her and her friends are numberless. TINCE TIMS Rudolph, I've gotcha cheated. •VERA WORDEN Men, Your names are Mud with me! FITZGERALD DURHAM Promises to be a second Earry. TOY LEE HENDERSON There’s a winning way about her. iSxy 1923 - FLOSSIE MURPHY As sweet and sunny as a May morning. WINSTON HARPER Electric Theatre — Southwest Corner. LIELA WALLACE Men, t.nills and palpitations. ROBERT SEABOURNE Better late than never. GALENA JAMES She is a maiden of artless race; Gentle of spirit and fair of face. PAULINE COX All blondes don't bleach their hair. BIRL McDADE Absence makes the heart row fonder—but not for Algebra. VELMA ARNN A type of irl upon whom you may depend when the final test comes. CARL HEATH And still they azed and still the wonder rew that one small head could contain all he knew. fl@y 1923 -— - THELMA FULCE Always faithful to duty. CALLIE PARRI3H Mrs. Riley said that I was o- in to pass in four subjects. ERWIN HOVIS Slow and steady wins the race. VERDIA WILLIAMS To err is human, to forgive is Divine. PATRICK HENRY We expect his name to be writ- ten m the Hall of Fame as a £,reat poet. CLI CA McAECO Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. ■ 1 ■■ ■■ — n .i CORA McNATT A irl in a thousand. MARCUS MITCHUM The tho’tsof him are lon , lonfc tho’ts. EUNICE BURLESON A quiet and determined student. AUBREY NOLEN G-o-o-o-ood Ni-i- -h-t! L CLARA HOGUE Her eyes sparkle with fun and her hair has cau ht the felory of the sun. THOMAS McGUIRE He tends to his own business. - ■■ i ■ . i i H@y 1923 c faX gr.(sKs t! Freshman Class History0 With their banner proudly bearing the Standard ol 1926, the Freshman Class has made a start this year, which can only land them salely in the Harbor 01 Success, b.� the time they reach their seniority. Many classes may come and go, but we only linger a little while as the Freshman Class in School: The spirit of R. S. H. S. is contagious and we shall soon begin our climb up the ladder that leads to a Diploma. All things must have their beginning, the world itself was young at One time, and we are glad to be even Freshmen in the courses offered by R. S. H. S. Our hopes are high, our intentions are good and our school life promises to be the crowning event of our few and joyous years. The work of the Freshmen has been very good in Athletics, for in football and basketball, six of our members have stepped forward this year, like Spartans of old. Though the class is a fine one, showing great promise, we honestly confess that there is much to be attained by the Sophomores of 1923-24, so here’s Good Luck and First Place in Class Spirit and in School Activities in the coming Sophomore years. a® ss 1923 THE GRADES ........— —i)(s)y 1923 Tdie Grade Faculty0 ERNEST E. GEESLIN, Principal Miss Opal Wallace Third Grade Mrs. Geo. Brown Miss Catherine Pipkin Primary Sixth Grade Mrs. Sarah Arnn First Grade E. E. Geeslin Miss Helen Childs Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Mrs. Alta Davis Fourth Grade Miss Alice French Miss Sammie Diar Fifth Grade Second Grade 'e)I■■ m t ■ -------------------- •r v Eighth Grade Pupils ERNEST E. GEESLIN, Teacher President........................... Jeffie Tidwell Vice-President..............................Lambert Simpson Secretary-Treasurer........................... Alma We ner COLORS: Blue and Gold MOTTO: Nothing, But the Best FLOWER: The Carnation Clyne Bailey Allan Krank Ruth Kin Edfcar Brown Edward Maxsey Ida Iris Lee Etbeit Crain Burl Tribbey Mattie Meyers Hubert Crawford Ralph Shaw Geraldine Perry George Chappel Susie Bess Aurelia Smith Leslie Carmichael Mabel Blackwell Viola Stefcer Ottis Hobbs Ruth Collins Francis Southward Walter Kitsmiller Mary Louise Chappell Jeffie Tidwell Rann Lindsay Katherine Carmichael Lydia Williams Haskell Martin Josephine Durham Alma Wefcner Merrill Reynolds Jewel George Mildred Johnson Lambert Simpson Courine Jones Lucille Tribbey Miiton Johnson Dessie Johnson Christine Carmichael 1■■■ - MISS HELEN CHILDS, Teacher Lloyd Allen Charlie Stiffeimire Ivon Harper Odis Allison Leslie Sherwood Emadean Henry John D. Barry Guy Williams Clara Hovis Hollis Brown Carl Wallace Glaoy Jones Maurice Crane Reford White Veva Kinnard John Cook Harold Welch Odell Nolan Geor e Graham Haskell Yaunt Anna Ruth Maxwell Arthur Graham Janette Bess Alice Pence William Hard raves Perry Blakeley Anna Lee Ross Irvin Jackson Gladys Bentley Lois McAdoo Dennis Kinnard Ina Mae Cantiell Bernice Smith Shaw Linosey Ruby Carmichael Genova Taylor William Lawrence Saphronia Clopton Faye Ussery Kelly McNatt Lucille Fulce Clyce Walcen Albert McGuire Dorothy Hendricks Clystia Wilson Marvin Rice Wanette Glenon Martha Wilson Hu h Ridley Nora Lewis Iola We ner Paul Randolph Lou Harrison Pearl Harrison Milored Whitton -----------------------------------------—--------i) Sy 1923 y@C - ■■ ■ . Sixth Grade Pupils MISS CATHERINE PIPKIN, Virfcil Bernard Viias Bright Alton Dorman Eiex Heriin ton F. ed Holmes Leon Erwin Harola Michael Lee Murphy Finley Parrish Rufus Parrish G. en Rice Joe Shore Finley Waldon Haynes Wells Kenneth Worsham Calvin White Jim Jones Annie Lee Allen Clara Pearl Bess Juiia BentleX Effie Dorman Autrele Glover Elizabeth Hai wood Ruth Glover Pearl Jackson Dimple Herndon Fayrene Irwin Lois Jones Mable Laurence -:l(s ys 1923 Teacher Lillian Ausborn Winnie Ridley Ruby Warren Aral MeCullers Eona Kranke Dan Myers Albeit McGuire Bufo. o Sherwood Malcolm Whitton Mildred Bailey Ruby Mitchell Amy Welsh Viola Welsh Ruby Lindsey Fifth Grade Pupils MISS ALICE FRENCH, Teacher Walter Wrifcht Marion Larremore Elmer Stewart C. L. Stewart lim Haul on Ray Hauron Lewis Mills Henry Payne Carson Miilsap Chariie Cates Lara Barton Elmer Hamilton Bruce Mitchum Hubei t Addkison Fiank Allison Ray Arnn Marlin Brown Victor Bright James Chappell Fiantz Hawpe Billy Hencerson Leroy James Leon Martin Kenneth Mikel J. W. Nolen Kelsey Taylor Eufcene Wefcner Carnish Buit T.ielira Odell Nora Jones Barbara Jones Ruby Dorman Louis Steils Cecil Hadfte Ruby Baliew H,.zel Blunt Myrtle Blunt Edith Blight Ruth Coveiin ton May Davenport Bonnie Harper Catherine Hill Maifcuerite Harrison Gene Jones Steila Jones Frances Kannal Bernice Kinft Ethel Laurence Lessie Lindsey Jennie Bee Mitchum Dorothy Osborn Berenice Reynolds Elea Schiemann Irene Smith Elsie Stewart Reba Ussery Nariene Whatley Lizzie Biuce Tressie Osborne Ethel Bentley Retta Larrison Thelma Barton Alma McCullers Ester Odell Nettie Dorman Bessie Gore Clara McCullers Ruth Bofcfcs ■ !Ks V 1923 3®v RUSH SPRINGS 1923 c ©ii - Athletics BOOK THREE FGDTOALL 1923 « © ---- COACH D. BRUCE SELBY The athletic activities of Rush Springs High School took up a new lease of life with the advent of D. Bruce Selby, as Superintendent of Schools and Athletic Coach. Mr. Selby is a graduate of Phillips University, where he had no small part in the athletics, which has made Phillips famous over the entire Southwest. With a District Championship in basket ball and a win- ning football team in the first year in Rush Springs and coming back another year; Mr. Selby should succeed in turn- ing out athletic teams next year that will proclaim the fame of Rush Springs far and wide. ' � sv 1923 © _ Football Write-Up Winning three games and losing lour, was the record achieved by Rush Springs in her first year as a member of the Oklahoma High School Football Association. The lion's share ol the success of the first loot ball team, Rush Springs ever pro- duced, goes to D. Bruce Selby, coach. Coming to us from Phillips University, where he made a reputation as an athlete, be took upon himself a great task, that of agreeing to coach a football team with no experienced material. Signal for practice was first sounded the first of September and about twenty men came out eager to make the team, but as time went on the total fell off to about filteen men. Alter three weeks of practice, the team played its first game on foreign soil, meet- ing Marlow on the 29th of September. During the first quarter the teams were evenly matched, but as the game progressed, inexperience began to tell on our boys and when the smoke of the battle had cleared away, the score stood 61 to 0 in favor of Marlow. The following Friday we did not have a game, but on Friday, October 13th, we met Tuttle on the lccal gridiicn in the first home game of the season. There could be a fu.rd-.uck story biought in here, but 1 will not do so, as they beat us in a good, clean game, 18 to 13. The game Wu8 iast and evenly matched irom beginning to end. Both teams weighing about the same and seeming to be about evenly matched in the science of the game. Baker in the backfield and the Gilbreath-Rice combination in the line was the features of the Rush side. Duncan’s second team, our next opponents, came to Rush on Friday, October 20th, to face a team of determined men. A team who had tasted defeat twice and was now to avenge themselves on another opponent. From the first kickoff until the final whistle blewr, cur boys completely outplayed the visitors. Opening up with a series of end-runs and hne-plunges, the local boys scored in the first three minutes of play and were never headed, altho Duncan made a vain effort to overcome the lead with their great passing machine. Baker was the outstanding star for Rush Springs in all-around playing. On the following Friday, October 27th, Rush Springs journeyed to Mountain View to lace a team superior in skill and weight. Rush outplayed their opponents throughout the first half, being in striking distance of the enemy’s goal several times, but lacked the punch to go over. The second half opened with Mountain View the more aggressive 1923 — and in the third quarter they ran wild, scoring one touchdown after another, until they had annexed fifty points to Rush Springs’ nothing. The Rush Springs aerial attack was the best ever seen on the'Mountain View gridiron, according to the opponents. The next Friday, November 3rd, we visited Tuttle with a lot stronger team, than we had at the start of the season, when we held them to an 18-12 score. Rush lost her fight early in the game and allowed them to score at will, Tuttle piling up a lop-sided score of 48-0. Re-inforced with new material, and many new formations, the team lost a hard fought game to Comanche on Friday, November 10th. Rush gained more ground than their opponents, both in passes and straight football, yet the Jinx seemed to be still following the team, as two fumbles lost the ball at two different times within Comache’s ten-yard line. Rush leading 13-7, with five minutes to go, the Ccmacheans opened up an attack and turned defeat into victory in the last two minutes of play by scoring a touch- down. Barry’s terrific line-plunging and punting was a feature. Accompanied to Duncan by a large band of rooters to tell that city, “This ain’t no bull, we are going to beat Duncan,” the team won its first battle on foreign soil, when they defeated Duncan 6-0. Gaining the fight that they did not have in the early games, Rush outplayed their opponents all through the game. The Burry-Kirk combination played a stellar game in the backfield, while Rice and Foster performed well in the line. with a series of end runs and forward passes, the team swept the visitors off their feet, scoring in the first five minutes of play and outplaying their opponents throughout the game. Mullican and Mileur’s work on the defense and the pass grabbing of Huntley, Blue and Penn, Rush Springs’ wing-tenders, was the features of the afternoon’s play. With Baker out of the game, on account of injuries, the team defeater Verden 29-6 on the local field in the last game of the season, Friday, November 24th. Opening up Penn Mullican Baker Kirk Selby Rice Mileur Foster Gilbreath Blakeley B1 ue Miller Hayhurst Huntley Sept. 29 — Marlow 61 — Rush Springs 0 Oct. 13 — Tuttle 18 — Rush Springs 12 Oct. 20 Duncan 17 — Rush Springs 27 Oct. 27 — Mt. View 51 — Rush Springs 0 Nov. 3 Comanche 10 — Rush Springs 13 Nov. 10 — Tuttle 46 — Rush Springs 0 Nov. 17 Duncan 0 — Rush Springs 6 Nov. 24 Verden 6 — Rush Springs 26 •i)®ns 1923 © ' —-— ------ -;sv RUSH SPRING §?g: LOGAN BAKER, Half-back Baker was the most consistent ground gainer on the team. A fcood broken field runner, a ood interference runner and a sure tack- ier. Baker could always be depended upon. Baker has one more year to represent R. S. H. S. MARLIN HAYHURST, Quarter-back Hay hurst was the fighter of the whole team. Altho small, he had the afcressiveness that made him the keystone of the team. Hay- hurst generally received comment from the opposing critics as the best man on the field. Gieat work is expected of him next year. CHARLES BARRY, Fullback Altho out of the early frames on account of injuries, Barry developed into one of the best fullbacks in the State in later fcames. He was the fastest man on the team, an excellent passer and a ood kicker. We expect to hear from him later—he is a Junior. FRED KIRK, Half-back Fred always used his 190 pound bulk at a ood advantage in line plun infc. If there was not a hole to o thru—he always made one. Altho not spectacular, he played a stel- lar ame ana could be aepenuea upon to make a ain. Fred is a Freshman. jt'rf iKs 1923 . JOHNNY BLUE, End Handicapped by a lack of weight, he made up for it in fifeht. Blue was a bad man on the defense and one of the best pass snafe- feers in Southern Oklahoma. He is lost by graduation. CLARENCE PENN. End Working at Half or End, as the situation required, Penn proved his worth the past season. Besides beinfe one of the best tuck- lers on the team; he feoes down uncer punts fast and is a feood receiver of passes. THOMAS RICE, Guard Tom is a real football player. There was not a feame during the entire season that he cid not outp.ay his opponent, aferessive and alert; fifehtinfe at ad times. He feraduateu this year and leaves a hole that will be haru to fill in next season’s team. HERBERT HUNTLEY. End “Herb was the youngest man on the team, but not the smallest. He had the fifeht and determination that carried him over sev- eral times. Herbert's main factors were his pass feathering ability ano surness of tack- linfe. Herb is a Sophomore. m 1923 URBAN MILEUR. Tackle Fat was a hard constant fighter and a strong man for the opposing tackle to hand- le ana a ftooa man at breaking up the ene- mies play behinc the line. He always ccr- riea his man out when neeced. JESS GILBREATH, Tackle “Dutch” aiways had the “oid fiftht , playing the most of the year with an in- jurea left. He was a haid man for the op- pasinft backs to break thiu and always h d a hole for his own men. MARVIN MULLICAN, Center “Happy” maoe an unusually ftood record for his fiist year as a football player. He threw but one bad pass durinft the entire season. “Hap” was a fifthter at all times- pmyinft the rovinft center on the defense. His specialty was breakinft up the oppon- ents short passes JOE FOSTER, Guard Bift, tall and ranfty he was started at end, but later shifted to ftuard, where he found the enviroment riftht. After Joe hit his man a few times with his 170 pounds of brawn, they ftenetally needed a substitute. JIM BLAKELEY, Guard “Chief was always there with the old PEP, fifthtinft throufthout the ftame. The opposinft backs soon learned not to come his way. Jim has ambitions to become a ba_kfield man and with his speed and weiftht he should have no trouble in doinft so. 1923 cy ® . ■ ■ ■ Fall of ’22 n®ss 1923 v®c i Coach Seiby, Mullican, Penn, Baker, Jackson, Mileur, Barry, Durham Season’s Record Pocasset 35 - Rush Springs 34 Stover 8 Rush Springs 93 Watonga 18 - Rush Springs 30 Omega 20 - Rush Springs 34 Pond Creek 27 - Rush Spiings 35 Amber 20 - Rush Springs 24 Pocasstt 23 - Rush Spunks 35 Chickasha 7 Rush Springs 59 Addington 23 - Rush Springs 54 Duncan 25 - Rush Springs 16 Amber 31 - Rush Springs 15 Mt. View 15 - Rush Springs 63 Marlow 14 - Rush Springs 39 Loco 29 - Rush Springs 37 Cement 22 Rush Springs 53 Boy’s Basket Ball Einger 38 - Rush Springs 37 Bi adley 14 - Rush Springs 52 hhnnekah 0 - Rush Springs 39 Amber 20 - Rush Springs 37 Chix Stars 21 - Rush Springs 23 Duncan 37 - Rush Springs 39 Goltry 10 - Rush Springs 35 Cherokee 17 - Rush Springs 9 Marlow 20 - Rush Springs 28 Omega 20 - Rush Springs 33 Greenfield 29 - Rush Springs 36 Duncan 33 - Rash Springs 35 Hitchcock 26 - Rush Springs 41 Fort Cobb 24 - Rush Springs 28 Sapulpa 49 - Rush Springs 23 Rush Springs 1126 Opponents 675 Troys’ basket T3all History0 The Kush Springs Basket Ball Team hail the greatest year in the history of the school, since the winning of the State Championship in 1916; with all due respects to the past victors, we might add that basket hall is farther advanced, than it. was in that day and time, and to win a District Championship now is probably as great a struggle as to win the State in 1916. The Team of 1923 glories in a set of victories that they will contest against any high school in the State, excepting Stillwater, the State Champions, the only team in Okla- homa. that never lost a scheduled or practice game during the entire season. The Kush Springs basket ball season opened during the Holidays by making a tour of Northern Oklahoma. They were victors over three of the strongest teams of that lespective section of the state; winning over Watonga, Omega and Pond Creek, the lat- ter being an exalted team, who had lost only three games on their home court in ten years. Keturning home, the team opened a series of 12 games on their home and neighbor- ing coirts, losing one game to the strong Binger team, who were District Champions last year. Those meeting defeat, in order, were: Amber at Amber in a ragged, rough game by a score of 34 2; Pocasset journeyed to Rush and were drowned in the passing machine of the Rush Basketeers by a score of 35-23; Chickasha came next and were ovei whelmed 59-7; Addington, an all-victorious team up to that time, came forth and were smothered by a score of 54-23; with the Rush forwards out for a period, Rush unex- pectedly dropped a couple of games to Amber and Duncan, 31-15 and 25-16. However this was a break of bad luck against our team; for the unmerciful sFaughter in football at the hands of Mountain View, Rush drew blood on Mountain View in basket ball 63-13; Marlow, another all victorious team, and the oldest rival of Rush in all lines of sport, put the'r best against Rush February 2nd, on the Marlow court, and were drowned in a sea of baskets, 39-14. Loco, the only team of the year up to that time, to lead Rush at the end of the first half, had the fans shaking, but there was never any doubt after a few minutes of the second half. Rush was victorious 37-29. The Loco boys said that they had beat everything in Southern Oklahoma, but they came a little too far North this time; Ce- ment was the next to visit our little city, coming here with a record of 20 victories out of 22 games. They opened the game with the best team work and goal shooting exhib- ited on the home court by any foreign team this year, but their punch soon fell short and alter the first five minutes of play the outcome was never in doubt. The final score w s 53 22. In the last of the home series, Rush met her Waterloo at the hands of the Binger Indians. The game was fast all the way through, first one team being ahead and then the other, at the end the score was tied and in the extra period, Binger counted four points and Rush three, giving Binger the game by a score of 38-37. (Continued on third page) RUSH LOGAN BAKER, Forward Baker is one of the bast forwards in the State, beinft selected by the jud es as All- District Forward and receiving Honorable Mention on the All-State Team at the State Meet. Baker is in a class by himself, bein accurate as a fcoal shootar and with- out a peer in the open floor woik. CHARLES BARRY, Forward Barry was the other member of tha Bak- er to Barry Combination. He was excep- tiona.ly accurate at shooting from under the basket and in pit.hin fouls. Bairy wou,d have easily been piaced on the All- District Team, but was out of condition because of the flu” and was unable to put forth his best efforts at the District Meet. MARVIN MULLICAN, Center Winning All-District Center in his first year as a regular on the team, was a re- cord made by Marvin. Standing six feet, two inches, in height he was able to take the tip from evety opposing center, he met during the entire season. URBAN MILEUR, Guard Urban played his first year on the team as a regular ana was a wonder Henty said. “Fat” never quits; bein handicapped with a lack of speed, he more than made up for it with the fi ht that never failed. Be- sides bein a ood uard, Urban would slip down several times during the ame and pour one or two in the basket. 1923 ys©ii. _ o RUSH SPRINGS IRA JACKSON, Guard Jackson seems to have been fitted by nature for a fcuard; as his height and Ion arms enable him to keep the ball from his opponents and to also block many shots from the floor. He was always in there with the “old fiftht and kept the team in fcood spirits with his broad smiles and con- tinual chatter. CLARENCE PENN, Utility Coach said, many times during the sea- son, that Penn was the most dependable man on the team. He had the ability to judfte his man and it is really not ri ht, to such a player as Penn, to place him as a substitute; as it is the Rule Book only allows five men on a team. MARLIN HAYHURST, Utility Shorty” deserves the crecit of bein one of those noble “bench men, as we call them, not playing much, but with a spirit that put the boys alonfc and made them winners. FITZGERALD DURHAM, Sub-Forward Durham was the only Freshman on the team and, from what fans says, he will make a wonder. He is a ftood dribbler and with experience will be a bear-cat. To him must be iven the lory of filling Barry’s shoes, when he was ill. ■DSiiys 1923 .Hi In the first tournament Kush Springs entered, she met practically no opposition; easily winning from Bradley, Ninnekah and Amber in the County Meet at Chickasha. The second tournament Rush Springs entered was the Phillips Invitation Tourna- ment, at Enid. Here Rush had an easy division and missed a golden opportunity to score a reputation again in the North, but injury, tlu and loss of the “old fight” a lowed them to be eliminated in the third round Oi the tournament by one of the weakest teams at the tournament. Mullican, center, sprained an ankle and the “tlu” hit our forward, Barry, and Cherokee the rest of the boys, so Rush caught the next train South with a dim chance at the District the tollowing week. Rush entered the District meet, knowing that their fight would have to put them over the top. Meeting Omega the first morning of the tournament and trouncing them 33-20, gave the needed new lue and the next battle with Gieenfield called all the old fight again. It took all the boys had to put them over in the absence of Barry. Prob- ably the hardest game of the tournament came the morning of the second day, when Rush marched against Duncan. Both teams were doped out as being even with an even chance to win and the game was Nip and Tuck all the way through, but the end of the forty minutes’ play found Rush leading with victory, 35-33. Entering the semifinals doped to win over Hitchcock, Rush easily showed their superior speed and ability and after a few minutes of play, the question of the final team in the first division was well fixed in the minds of the people—Rush Springs. Rush Springs entered in the final game of the meet for the third year in succes- sion, with a new opponent in the “daik horse,” Fort Cobb, who had come from behind in every game and during that day had put out El Reno, likely Champs, and Binger, last year s champions. A trainload of supporteis from Rush Strings arrived and at 8 P. M., the finals were on and one of the most thrilling games ever played in the District Tournament was staged. Fort Cobb took a run and scored ten points, before Rush Springs con- nected; the next two for Fort Cobb were from the foul line and then the Rush Springs onslaught hit them, with the fust half ending with Rush leading 16-12. The second hah opened similar to the first, with Fort Cobb taking the advantage with a two points lead and then a see-saw back and forth until the last minute and a half of play found Fort Cobb leading 23-22. Baker then raised from, among a crew of guards and dropped one through and on the next tip-off from center sent another one through for two points 1'iom center. The last point came lrom a foul of one of the Fort Cobb guards. Needless to say there was great rejoicing among the Rush Springs fans. The next week was spent in preparation for the State Tournament, held at Still- water. The bus ness men of Rush Springs heartily put forth the railroad tickets and the boys set forth on their journey on Wednesday eve, before the first game on Friday, camping in Oklahoma City Wednesday night and arriving in Stillwater Thursday after- noon. Rush was more unfortunate than some in drawing one of the hardest teams in the State lor the first game. Sapulpa being met Friday evening with only a tew min- utes to tell the tale. The gigantic Sapulpa boys took every horse-shoe and all their knowledge and completely outclassed our boys by a score of 49-23, thus ending our hopes of winning the State Honors. The story is over. Girls’ ‘TBasket ‘TBall Stover 10 Rush Springs 44 Ninnekah 24 Rush Springs 31 Duncan 32 Rush Springs 7 Alumnea 41 Rush Springs 17 Anadarko 36 Rush Springs — 32 M arlow 41 Rush Springs 32 Ninnekak 1 Rush Springs 13 Cement 19 Rush Springs 20 Ninnekah 21 Rush Springs 10 Duncan 2.') Rush Springs — 13 RUBY HERNDON, Forward, Captain Although the smallest player on the team; Ruby is one of the fastest and best. Her speed and oal shooting ana accuracy has stood out in every ame. The team, as well as the spectators depended upon Ruby and she never tailed to star in every fcame. This is her last year. ANNA MAE PURSLEY, Forward Although handicapped by the lack of speed; she more than made it up in accu- racy of ftoai shooting and team-work. Anna Mae is a Freshman and has three more years to represent Rush Springs. WILLIE ETTA PURSLEY, Guard Bill played her first ame for R. S. H. S, this year. Although she did not play in every Jame; we could depend upon her. She was always ready when called for and never missed a practice. JOSEPHINE MILEUR, Second Center This was also the first year for “Dode” and she developed into a better player than some veterans of several years expel ience. She will be one of the mainstays of next year’s team. ------------------------ 1923 ------ BEAULAH HOGUE, Utility Beaulah was one of the most versatile players on the team, beinft able to fill in where-ever needed. Her opponents found her difficult to oppose in any position as she had the necessary speed and “pep to always make the ftame interesting. Beau- lah is a member of the ftraduatinft class. FAYE STEGER, Center Althon£h she did not et the “tip-off in every instance, her team-work and abil- ity to win was a ftreat help to the team. Faye was one of the sextete without whom we felt we could not enter a ame. She will be a reat help on next year’s team. DESSIE ALLISON. Guard This is Dessie's first year of play for R. S. H. S. and she proveu to be a very fcood fcuard She has the ability and should pio e one of the best guards next year. ■iKs v 1923 y((eX' Baker Kirk Mullican Blakeley Randolph Kitsmiller Blue McDade Hawpe, Mascot Huntley Hayhurst The Season’ s Base Ball Record April 3 Rush Springs 8 Town Team 4 April 6 — Rush Springs 0 Lindsay 2 April 10 — Rush Springs 13 Sterling 1 April 17 Rush Springs 7 Marlow 2 April 21 — Rush Springs 0 — Sterling, 5 Apiil 26 Rush Springs 6 Marlow 10 April 30 Rush Springs 16 Marlow 3 May 11 Rush Springs 3 Pauls Valley 7 — 1923 © — 1 V 2 3 RUSH OD T Arnn Arnn Warren Wood Conner Hi h School ©rchestra A. J. GOFF, Instructor Velma Arnn Thomas Rice Cicero Bernard Kelley Crawford Marguerite Conner Ruby Wood Grace Warren Vera Arnn •••• .. -B{sv 1923 - —!«. RUSH SPRINGS V� The Girls’ Glee Club Mrs. MADALINE C. RILEY, Director FIRST-SOPRANOS Hattie Hailwood Grace Warren Faye Stefter Alma Randolph Jessie Warren Margaret Harris Beaulah Ho ue SECOND-SOPRANOS Dessie Allison Hazel Worsham Mai|.ueiite Conner Willie Etta Pursley Margaret Harris Frances Lindsey ALTOS Ethel Geor e Flossie Murphy Anna Mae Pursley Lois Davis DSV 1923 The Boy’s Glee Club ERNEST E. GEESLIN, Director FIRST-TENORS Lo an Baker Johnny Blue SECOND-TENORS Urban Mileur Erwin Hovis Marlin Hayhurst Charles Terrell BARITONES William Southerland Clarence Randolph Thomas Rice Virg,il Sherwood Marvin Mullican BASSES Jess Gilbreath Harvey Graham a@ ¥ 1923 y© -------------- B.ue Rice Baker Randolph ‘-Boy’s Quartette Johnny Blue First Tenor Lo an Baker Second Tenor Thomas Rice Bass Clarence Randolph Baritone e 0-1 (Ks -S 1923 --- Q jgj ...... ...RUSH SPRINGS va __________________________ The “Loyal Boosters” That was the name iven to a bunch of basket ball fans, who never missed a ame during the entire season. This annual would be incomplete without the names of the following boosters’ printed somewhere in this volume of memories. A. A. Perry J. H. Baker John J. Lents Eddie Palmer W. M. Huntley Bill Baker Roy Hailwood Sell Pursley B. O. Lindsay Louis Mullican Rossler Henton Lloyd Crittendon Geo. T. Denton Buddie Blue Henry A. Mileur Silas Roberts Harry Sewell Sam Roberts Roy J. Pierce Clint Holmes E. E. Dawkins Bill Edminston Jim Randolph Bill Wilson 1923 ©n- RI ------------------------------------iiSxv 1923 v®t Staff of “The 1923 T ush Springs” Grace Warren Social Editor Margaret Harris Art Editor Thomas C. Rice Business Manager Joseph Lee Huntley Asst. Bus. Manager Beaulah Ho ue Editor-In-Chief Marlin Hayhurst Athletic Editor Ruby Herndon Frances Lindsey Circulation Manager Literary Editor Hazel Jackson Calendar Editor Ome a Thomas Joke Editor “Delphi Society0 Ira Jackson Ruby Wood Ruby Herndon Frances Lindsey Dessie Allison Lois Davis Ome a Thomas Cloyse Cantrell Helen Hendricks Jessie Warien Vera Arnn Alma Randolph Margaret Fitzhu h Faye Stefcer Beulah McKay Patrick Henry Vera Worsen Hazel Jackson Flossie Murphy Winston Harper Cora McNatt Eunice Burleson Toylee Henderson Veida Williams Mattie Lou Hayhurst Virginia Lester William Southerland Cora McCowan Ethel George Gussie Harrison Hazel Worsham Genoa McAdoo Clara Hofcue Anna Mae Pursley Clarence Penn Fred Kirk Lo an Baker Johnny Blue Clarence Randolph Jack Ho ue Aubrey Nolen Fitzgerald Durham Charles Terrell «(SSss 1923 Literati Society0 Urban Mileur Kelly Ciawfoid Virfcil Sherwood Grace Warren Ve ma Arnn Loyd Rice Eunice Parrish Marlin Hayhurst Essie Nolen Kelly Parrish Halbert Huntley Beaulah Ho ue Golena James Irwin Hovis Lee Huntley Thomas Rice Leila Wallace Jess Gilbreath Otha Cantrell Josephine Mileur Jim Blakeley Tince Tims Hattie Hai wood Arthur Collins Artie Worden Oma Wood Marvin Mullican Gareld Miller Eu enia Foster Homer Mitchum Willie Etta Pursley Mai uerite Conner Thelma Fulce Margaret Harris Cicero Bernard Birl McDade Thomas McGuire Joe Foster Loris Edwards Harvey Graham Wayne Taylor Marquis Mitchum 1923 vi®6- ----------------- RUSH SPRINGS County Intellectual Contest Once more Rush Springs has proved the merit of the local school system by winning first place, not only in the high school, but also in the grades, in the County Intellectual Contest. This is the highest honor that it is possible for the local school to obtain and they did this with ease, winning a total of 52 points in the high school and 27 points in the grade contests. The following are the winners and their events: Hazel Worsham..... ..........first place in high school piano Velma Arnn ................first place in high school reading Jeftie Tidwell...............first place in grades piano sulo Shaw Lindsay................ first place in grades vocal solo Max Lents....................first place in grades violin solo Lydia Williams...............first place in 8th grade spelling Faye Steger..................second in high school vocal solo Vera Arnn...................second in high school violin solo Girls’ Glee Club..................second in girls’ glee clubs Hubert Crawford.................second in grades declamation Bernice Smith..........................second in grades reading Cicero Bernard..................second in high school algebra Harvey Graham.......................... third in boy’s vocal solo Winston Harper...............third in high school declamation Boys’ Glee Club.........................third in boys’ glee club Ruby Warren................. third in girl’s grade vocal solo —------------------------ 1923 =y©d_____ '0 September 1 - One hundred and ten student have enlisted for nine months of obed- ient service to the faculty. 2 - Class Sponsors are elected. 8 - Chapel. Everyone hears, and are asked to remember, certain rules. 12 Freshmen goes to Chickasha and Sophomores to Duncan. 15 Football suits are ordered. 18 - Students find joining the Grady County Agriculture Club an excel- lent method of evading classes. 21 - First Football game with Marlow and we meet our first defeat. 28 - Tuttle came down and beat us in Football 18 12. Wasn’t fair of cour- se. November 3 - Everybody attended the football game at Duncan. More victory G O. 5 - Senior class rings arrived. 8 - Freshmen went to Acme. 10- Mrs. E. E. Dawkins gave a big “blow-out” for the football boys. 15 - Basket ball season opens, for both boys and girls. 20 - Sophs go on an egg roast. 24 Sophomores and Freshmen are “slick tongued into buying pictures for their class rooms. 28 - Thanksgiving Holidays. October 5 - Football boys went to Mountain View and bravely met defeat. 6 - School attends the K. K. K. Reviv- al in a body. 8 - New books for library arrived and put in the shelves. 9 - Pfirst six week test. A mad attempt to impart our knowledge. 10 - Students try the “hit and run” system as Mr. Selby got his knees knocked down. 12 - Won our first Football game. Duncan furnished the goat. 19 - Football team and fans go to Tut- tle They only beat us 55-0. 20 - Class basket ball games are play- ed. ’Freshies put up a noble fight, but the Seniors win the cup. 25 - P’ootball game wfith Comanche. Came out winners 13-10 30 - Juniors entertain Seniors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Riley. ■u(3 v 1923 y@ — ' w RUSH SPRINGS «a P January 2 - Back t,o school. 4 - Erwin Hovis entertains the Fresh- man Class. 5 Amber receives black eye from bush’s boys basket ball team. 6 - Semester exams. 7 - Girls play Ninnekah basket ball team. Beat them 34-24. 9 - The boys trim Pocasset again in basket bail. 12 Ohickasha becomes acquainted with our basket ball “pep”. 15 - Kain, rain, rain. 16 - Our boys defeat Addington in basket ball. 19 - Boys and girls, both get their feathers dampened at Uuncan. 23 - Clases go to Marlow to have their pictures made for the annual. December 4 - Mr. Selby delivers a “heart render- ing” address in Chapel. 6 Dessie Allison entertains the Jun- iors. 12 - The first boys’ basket ball game with Pocasset. 14 - High school students put on a play, “Diamonds and Hearts”. 19 - Stover an easy victim at basket ball, 93-8. 22 - New equipment arrives for Gen- eral Science Class. 27 - Basket ball boys went on tour. 20 - Lyon’s Club entertains faculty. .eroUear Greetings February 2 - We showed our old rivals, Marlow, how to play basket ball. 4 - We woke up to an unknown world —Snow. 6 - “Locoed” Loco. 10 - Miss Esther Moore visited high school???? 11 - The high school paper, The Sun, began---and soon died. 14 - Girls play Ninnekah and beat them 15 13. 16 - Basket ball game with Cement. 17 - Miss Alta McCullough became known as Mrs. Jeff Davis. 23 - Basket ball boys and girls leave for County Tournament. 24 - Literary societies organized. 25 - Boys win the County Cup, but the girls are unfortunate. 30 - Miss Steiner went to Enid. 1923 M ARCH 1 - Phillips Tournament, a sad story. -1 - Botany Class went on a hike. Annual Staff begin their lecture, Have your pictures taken for th • annual” U - Basket ball boys leave for District Tournament. 10 Hoys win the cup. “Eureka!” 14 - Hoys leave for Stillwater to at- tend the State Meet. HO - Students take a holiday. April 1. 1 - Maybe we will arid maybe we wont 4 - Junior-Senior Banquet ’Nuff said 7 - Students getting very industrious 13 - Baccalou reate Sermon. 15 - Pinal Exams. A sad story foi some. 1(5 - Eighth grade graduation exercis es. 17 - Seniors are Seniors no more. 18 - Grand Concert night. ---------------------------------------------------If-Av ApriL 1 - Those who dance, must pay the fiddler. A five-thousand word theme. Ouch! 3 - Preliminary contest held for the County Intellectual Meets. (5 - Famous in history as the “Theme Day”. 13 - Hush Springs wins both cups at intellectual meet. 16 - Special Chapel exercises in hon- or of winners. 20 - Junior Class presents, “TheFirst Day at School”, at the Electric The- atre. 23 - Mr. Selby sporting a new Ford Coupe, just large enough for two 27 - Senior Class presents annual Senior play. “The Big Idea” makes a “big hit”. Student Social Events The student body has given a series of parties this year, which has proven excel- lent opportunities for bringing them into a closer fellowship and has proven an outlet for social energy. Misses Helen Short and Essie Nolen entertained, at the home of the former, the members of the younger set of the Rush Springs High School on September 7, 1922. A.ter spending the evening playing games, refreshments were served to the famished geests. The Sophomores had an egg-roast September Sth. 1922. Arthur Collins winning the prize for eating the most eggs. Several of the High School students attended the “Beauty Fair” at Oklahoma City on the 11th of September, 1922, but we have no record of the number of prizes cap- tured by the local entries. Hazel Worsham entertained the members of her class from four until six o’clock, Friday evening, September 15th, 1922. Games were played on the lawn and a glorious time was had by all. On the evening of September 28th, 1922, tho Sophomore Class motored to the Dun- can Park on a picnic, chaperoned by Miss Selemma Steiner. On the evening ot October 7th, 1922, the Freshman and Sophomore Classes were An enjoyable evening was that ot October 18, 1922, when the Lion’s Club gave a banquet at the high school in honor of the “Seniors.” The Juniors and Seniors were entertained by the faculty at the high school audi- torium on the evening of October 28th, 1922. A pep meeting in honor of our recent victory over Duncan on the football gridiron was given in the auditorium October 29th, 1922. the Junior Class entertained the Seniors on Halloween Eve, October 31, 1922, with a masquerade party, which was well attended in spite of the condition of the weather. I rban Mileur took first prize for being the best masked. The toot ball boys were entertained by the Senior girls November 12th, 1922. In given a joint entertainment by the high school faculty. 1923 honor of their victory over their opponents, Verden and Duncan. The first entertairment of the second semester was given by the Lyon’s Club at the High School Building cn December 18th, in honor oi the faculty. The Marlow Club went on a persimmon hunt Wednesday evening, January 9, 1923. The Lion’s Club pi esented a program Monday evening, January 1G, 1923, at the high school auditorium, entertaining all the pupils of the high school. The Freshmen went for a marshmallow roast February 9th, 1923. After this Miss Bryant found there was but little interest taken in English. On the evening of February 12th, 1923, the Lyon’s Club gave a banquet at the high school auditorium for the teachers. Ira Jackson entertained the high school pupils at his home on the evening of Feb- ruary 28th. The Junior girls, of the Domestic Science Department, entertained twenty mem- bers of the student body with a tea party, March 2nd. Tuesday evening, March 12th, 1923, a box supper and program was given by the ipunils of the high school in the auditorium. The program consisted of reading and vocal numbers. Miss Essie Nolen gave a dinner party to the members of the Junior Class at ‘ The All-American Cale.” Decorations for the evening were the class colors, of pink and white, which were also carried out in the refreshments. One of the most delightful events of the year was that of the Junior-Senior Ban- quet, given on the evening of May 3rd, 1923, to the Seniors and members of the High School Faculty by the Junior Class. The dining room of the Domestic Science Depart- ment, in which the banquet was given, was decorated gaily with green and white, the class colors. The Toastmaster for the occasion was Urban Mileur, president of the Junior Class, and speeches were made by Beaulah Hogue, Omega Thomas, Thomas Rice and Supt. D. Bruce Selby. Music was furnished dring the evening by the Junior Quartette. 1923 ANDERSON FURNITURE COMPAcNY Furniture and Ru£s on Easy Payments Chickasha, 25kla. Miss Bryant, “Mr. Selby, don’t you love our song, “The Star Spangled Banner?” Mr. Selby, “I do.” Miss Bryant, “Then why don’t you join in on the chorus?” Mr. Selby, “Miss Bryant, the way for me to show real affection for a song, is not to try to sing .t.” Ira wrote the following to an editor; “Kindly tell me why she shuts her eyes when a fellow kis- ses her?” He received the follow- ing answer; “If you will send us your photograph, we may be able to tell you the reason. We are prepared to render prompt and Satisfactory Service Cleaning Dyeing Pleating Altering Ladies Tailoring HAMILTON’S Opposite Post Office C hickasha, Oklahoma -®v RUSH SPRINGS vs CHALFANT’S ■‘THE WINCHESTER STORE” IF ITS HARDWARE When in Chickasha we invite you to our store to see our line of Sporting Goods of all kinds- also ladies’ and men’s sport togs—and BETTER HARDWARE Chickasha, Oklahoma Mr. Selby intended to give his girl a car for Christmas but he found cut that she had one, so he gave her some handkerchief. Mr. Mileur, “How is it, young man, that I find you kissing my daugh- ter? How is it? Jabe, for that was his name, “Pine, Sir, Pine.” Mattie Lou, “Did you inform father that you intend to marrj me?” Marvin, “Yes, all he said was that he wasn’t very well acquainted with me and he did’nt see why I should tell him my troubles.” Walk-Over “Campus Tofcs” and clothes for the Hanan Shoes Youn Men H. E. cM ARKS “The Store for the Man” 303 Chickasha Avenue Chickasha, Oklahoma f ■■ ■ iKsM 1923 -� i GADD’S MUSIC co ylna My and BOOK STORE put A fine line of Pianos, both new and second- hand. Our prices and terms are reasonable. “Everything Musical” We alsocarry a fullline of Stationery and school supplies. Your patron- age solicited and appre- ciated. Chickasha - - Oklahoma Fred Kirk, “Do you serve lob- sters here?” Waiter, in a cafe, “Yes we serve anybody. Sit down.” Cloyse, “My ancesters were people of brains.” Miss Steiner, “Too bad you were disinherited.” Ethel George, “Claude calls me brown sugar.” Vera Arnn, “Why?” Ethel, “He thinks I’m sweet, but unrefined.” Mazda Lamps Hot-Point Electric Irons Hot-Point Electric Percolators Hot-Point Electric Ranges Curling Irons, Waffle Irons Toasters and Hot Plates All Standard Electric Appliances Chickasha Gas Electric Co. Chickasha Oklahoma Look Natural I wonder- if- A horse and Where is he? Just Waiting, RUSH SPRINGS ®r mm Bill r c lnother Dude School eMarms ' -«(Siys 1923 ATTENTION! iiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii First class attention g,iven the school children—They are the worlds great- est asset. We handle nothing, but the best for them: iiimiNimiiiiiiiiimmiiiiim Tablets Pencils Crayons Inks Chalks Note Books —En Everything miimiimiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiii See the Dunn Fountain Pen before buying—Drinks ink like a camel. Hear your favorite baseball game over the radio. Scores of National, American and Western League games every day. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The Ideal Drug Store The Nyal Store Hazel Worsham, “I always sleep with gloves on. That’s what makes my hands so soft.” Helen Hendricks. “Doyou sleep with your hat on too?” FOR— Men’s Furnishings Omega, ‘‘Margaret, how many rough-necks do you all keep now?” Margaret Harris, “They are not rough-necks, they ai’e all nice men.” Come see us—We have a complete line of Clothing Real Repair Work and Shoes. on Clothing at JIM’S TAILOR SHOP C. J. TERREL, Prop. SINGER’S STORE Rush Springs - Oklahoma | Rush Springs - Oklahoma 1909 1923 Antrim Lumber Co. —DEALERS IN— Lumber, Building Materials, Builder's Hardware and Coal R. E. HARRIS, Manager Office Phone 12 Res. Phone 67 Harness, Hardware, Implements and Sporting Goods T. T. EASON HARDWARE COMPANY Phone HARDWARE Quality 44 HUSTLERS Service Marlow...........Oklahoma Mr. Selby, in Civics, “If the president should die, who would take his place?” Urban, “The vice president.” Mr. Selby, “Then if the vice-president should die who would get the job?” Urban, “The Undertaker.” Mr Selby, ‘ Yuu are not getting along as might wish. How many subjects are you carrying?” “Well”, replied the Freshmen quite accurately, “I am carrying one and dragging three.” We took all the pictures used in this edition of THE RUSH SPRINGS cA Gift Supreme-' Your- ‘Thoto raph CHISHOLM’S STUDIO MARLOW, - - - OKLAHOMA ISt- RUSH SPRINGS WORSHAM and LEVERETT If it’s a Shave, Haircut, Laundry or Bath? Get The Best We Appreciate Your Business RUSH SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA Miss Steiner, “I’ll bet you a hundred dollars that I’ll never marry.” Young man, “I’ll take you.” Miss Steiner, “Will you really? Then I won’t bet after all.” Mr. Selby, “Marlin, your Botany notebook should be written in such a manner, that even the most ignorant could understand it ” Marlin, “Well, what part is it that you don’t understand?” f “Do you think we can squeeze in here?” said Oma to Logan as they en- tered the crowded theatre. Logan, “I think we had better wait until we get home.” ALL-AMERICAN CAFE “We Take Care of Your Appetite” Quick Service, Good Meals and Lunches, Cold Drinks, Cigars, Fruits, Candies and Confections Rush Springs, Oklahoma Get What You Want From C. W. WOOD Everything to eat and wear. See us for best prices and quality. Every day is Bargain Day here Rush Springs, Oklahoma «• ■«3 1923 is RUSH SPRINGS ■ D We c lre HEe I'DQUe I RTE'TRS FOR ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES In the years to come, when you are glancing over the pages of this annual and dreaming of the old schooi days, and old school-mates, —Don’t forget the part that “B. 0., Doc, Fat and Speedy” had in your schooi activities in those good old days! They are for you now, tomorrow and always. School Books, School Supplies, Soda Water, Cigars, Cigarettes, Drugs and Drug Sundries The CRUSH SPRINGS ‘DRUG CO. TAa ftl XCxIUL Star� RUSH SPRINGS OKLAHOMA When visiting in Marlow— Do not fail to look us up; the most up-to-date Confectionery in this entire city! CHAPELS CONFECTIONERY A. T. CHAPEL, Prop. Marlow.............................Oklahoma Mrs. Riley, “John, you weren’t listening to what I said.’’ Mr. Riley, in quick alarm, “Er- what makes you think that, dearest?” Mrs. Riley, “I asked you if you could let me have two dollars and you smiled and said, “Yes Dearest.” Say it with music— Mr. Selby. “I’m the good man that was so hard to find.” Mrs. Riley, “I wish that I could, but I can’t, ’cause I’m married now.” Miss Steiner, “Does the Spearmint loose it’s flavor, on the bedpost over night?” The FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital and Surplus $40,000 00 The Old Reliable—Established in 1906 In asking for a continuation of your patronage, we can, with pride, point to our past service and to a host of pleased customers. G. W. Hill, Pres. M. J. Collins, Cashier L. W. Long, Vice-Pres. Jno. J. Lents, Asst. Cashier RUSH SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA 1 1 MM n Leap Frog cMore Gal L Who Wins? aughty Wind ■■ Mattie Lou, “Why does Paye Steger shut her eyes, when she Compliments sings?” Jessie Warren, “She is tender- hearted.” of Mattie Lou, “What has that to SCHULTZ do with it?” Jessie, “She doesn’t like to see us suffer.” STENSON Miss Bryant (in English class), “Margaret, define the word - kiss.” NASH SALES Margaret Pitzhugh, “Kiss is never used as a noun, but as a conjunction, never declined, is common, is plural and agrees j — with ME.” Chickasha - Oklahoma -OF COURSE You trade in Chickasha! and when you do--if its Ready-to-Wear for Women or Pretty Accessories you are sure to find the Smart and Exclusive showing at LA VOGUE Where STYLE and QUALITY is Always Ri ht. Hr i 5v RUSH SPRINGS Mr. Norvelle has for sixteen For dependable transportation years been the leading pho- at a minimum cost per mile— to rapher of Chickasha—and drive a is now better prepared than Dod e Brothers Car ever to ive you the very best service. j He is now in a new location 1-3 down, Balance easy terms I at 409 1-2 Chickasha Avenue, Barton, Vaughn Barton over The Traders Store. The first stairway West of The First National Bank. 'DODGE BROS. NORVELL STUDIO SALES SERVICE Chickasha Oklahoma Chickasha, Oklahoma Do you own your property? An Abstract will tell. Most Titles are defective. If in doubt, SEE H. N. MULLICAN Wasbita Valley Abstract Co. Bonded Abstracters Phone No. 1. First door South P. O. Chickasha, Oklahoma Miss Bryant, “Are you learn- ing much about the lesson?” Jack Hogue, “No, I was just listening to you talk.” Winston and Dessie wf re sit- ting in the porch swing on a cool night, when Dessie’s father cal- led, “Dessie, have you anything around you?” Dessie, “Yes, father.” Miss Diar, “What is the cor- rect translation of the motto on that lovely ring you gave me?” Chris, “Faithful to the last.” Miss Diar, “The last! How hor- rid! And you’ve always told me before that I was the very first.” f ■n© y 1923 § � .m Logan thinks it better to have loved a short girl, than never to have loved at all (a tall). Charles Barry, “What is the best way to clean ivory?” Ira Jackson, “I dunno, you might try a shampoo.” Lois Davis, “When I marry, I want my friends to give me a shower.” Dessie, “And in a few years, your husband will give you thun- der.” Mr. Geeslin, “I’ve never seen such dreamy eyes.” Miss Childs, “Maybe you have never stayed so late before.” We Grow Them In Grady County Plants that bloom Cut Flowers etc. Gray Floral Co. Chickasha, Oklahoma Phone 586 — Nifjht Phone 914 The Store That Appreciates Y our Bu siness Ladies Ready-To-Wear Millinery Dry Goods and Shoes «ISHOP and «LAKE CHICKASHA - OKLAHOMA sV 1923 1SV RUSH SPRINGS r! 109 SOUTH SECOND St. — 111 NORTH THIRD St. HOPKINS MARKET and GROCERIES Oldest and Best By Test Chickasha Oklahoma Floyd, “May I have .vour hand?” Beaulah, “I suppose so, but it’s lots easier to take off my veil.” ' Gareld, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Liela Wallace, “Oh, I don’t know. Did you ever try presence (presents?) Leonard Short, “If I told you that I loved you dearly, that there was no other girl in all the world for me, would you promise to be mine?” Grace, “Would you mind telling me first, whether that is a proposal or a hypothetical question?” Our business is to boost all schools and sell Furniture, or anything to furnish the home. Wo are headquar- ters for the genuine handmade Bron- lin Window Shades, scolloped and fringed in any colors. Our prices are always right. Visit our store, while in town, and be convinced. (©WEN and YATES Chickasha Oklahoma 115-117 South Third Phone Number 385 n® v 1923 qJ Worthy Contribution GOGO The amount which we paid for this pa e is our part in helping our Hi h School pupils defray the expenses of printing this—their 1923 annual. We consider it an honor to have the privilege of as- sisting these ambitious young, people in this progressive work and it is with pleasure we make this contribu- tion, J. B. RIDDLE, Owner ‘Rush Springs, - - - - Oklahoma STORE AMERICAN CAFE “The Place to Eat, When in Chickasha” Good Service—Good Food—Good Meals and Reasonable Prices CHICKASHA - OKLAHOMA Bureau Of Information: For all the ways in which a slipper can be used - see Faye Steger. How to flirt - see Clarence Penn. For the latest steps in dancing - see Cicero Bernard. How to ride donkeys - see Miss Diar. How to growr slender - see Essie Nolen. How to debate - see Kelly Crawford. How to be a “jelly bean” - see Ira Jackson. How to be a flapper - see Dessie Allison. How to make a hit with the faculty - see Hazel Jackson. How to get dates - see Margaret Fitzhugh. How to “get by” • see Thomas Rice. FUTlcNITU E New and Second-Hand. We trade for your old furniture and stoves. See our wallpaper, and g,et our prices, before ordering, your paper. • “Let us Frame your Pictures and Diplomas” J. F. Callaway Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Calls answered Day or Ni ht Rush Springs - Phone 78 Marlow - Phone 85 ii@v 1923 ©n grai After a drive over the sand— M. VV. PUGH Cool yourself at our store. Make this place your Attorney-at-Law resting place Joe R. McArthur “The Rex all Store” Marlow - Oklahoma Marlow Oklahoma Miss Bryant (before exams in English), “If you try to think of the auth- or’s characteristics, you will probably pick out the right man. Just think of the men. Ruby Herndon, “But mother said 1 mustn’t think of the men just yet.” Get the Proper Preparation for— for a start in life, by taking up a business course in Oklahoma’s Biggest and Best Business College. You need business course to make your high school education more complete and to better fit you for life’s battles. White for Catalog and Terms HILL’S BUSINESS COLLEGE Oklahoma City ------- Oklahoma Vera Arnn, “I bet I made an everlasting hit with Bonnie last night,” Essie Nolen, “How was that?” Vera, “Why, when he kissed me, I hit him.” Get Your First Get Tanked-Up Here and We have a full and complete Last Shave line of Gasoline, Oils and Greases —at— R. L. Williams Bump’s Barber Shop Filling Station Rush Springs Oklahoma Rush Springs, Oklahoma Logan, “The tunnel we just passed through, cost a million dollars.” Oma, “It was an absolute waste of money as far as you are concerned.” Stranger, “Say, can you tell me where the Legion Hall is?” Cloyce, “Why yes. You know where the post office is? Well it isn’t any- where near there.” I am for good schools, First, Last and All The Time, and am taking this method of showing my good will and co-operation. W. M. HUNTLEY Rush Springs - Phone 40 - Oklahoma Mr. Worsham, “Now listen my dear, I don’t object to Herbert staying late, but I do object to him walking off with my morning paper.” Shorty, “Would you accept a pet monkey?” Frances, “Oh, This so sudden! I will ask father.” Rush Springs Gin—Grady County Gin - owned by - INDIAHOMA GIN COMPANY We solict farmers business and do the Best Work at all times. 1923 A. H. Davis Son Independent Ginners Honest, Courteous Treatment and the Best of Service is Our Motto. “38 years in the Gin Business.” RUSH SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA They sat on the porch at mid night, Their lips were tightly pressed. The Old Man gave the signal. And the bull-dog did the rest. Mrs. Riley, ‘‘Do you remember John, the first time you proposed to me? I said 1 would be a sister to you.” Mr. Riley, “Yes, and it was darned good offer, only I didn’t have sense enough to take it.” Mrs. Riley had written 92.7 on the board and the effect of multiplying by ten, erased the decimal point. Then she said, “Where is the decimal point?” Vera Worden, “On the eraser.” Miss Bryant, “Oh! If the Lord had only made me a man.” Miss Stiener, “Perhays he has dear, but you haven’t found him yet.” ' While in Enid Mr. Selby was calling on his girl. The full moon flooded the earth with it’s steel blue rays. It was late, but Mr. Selby showed no signs of departing. “It is said,” remarked Mr. Selby, dreanrngly, “that the moon is dead.” “Is that any reason”, inquired the young lady with a yawn, “that we should sit-up with the corpse?” LET US DO YOUR ELECTRIC WIRING You would be surprised at the number of fires caused by defective wiring. If we do your work—It’s done ri ht. Why take a chance? “The Best for the Money.” WEGNER ELECTRIC SHOP 127 South Fourth St. Phoue 1663 Chickasha. Oklahoma. .� © 1923 ©« I Join The Rush Springs Chamber of Commerce —The organization that is doing something for the fu- ture development of the community and making Rush Springs a better place in which to live. —The organization that is making the “Last Monday Trades Day” a success. —Composed of all the real live-wire Boosters in Rush Springs and surrounding territory. —And let’s develope this territory. Rush Spring Chamber of Commerce Rush Springs, Okla. COMPLIMENTS OF cMURPHY SON INSURANCE AND FARM LOANS Rush Springs, Okla. “Established in 1900” Things That Cannot Be Solved: Where can a man buy a cap for his knee? Or a key to a lock of his hair? Can his eyes be an academy, Because there are pupils there? In the crown of his head, What gems can be found? Who travels the bridge of his nose? Or does the calves of his legs, Ever become hungry, And devour the corns on his toes? Can the crook of his elbow be sent to jail? Where’s the shade of the palm of his hand? How does he sharpen his shoulder blades? —All this I’m longing to understand. Mr. Selby, “That’s the fourth time you’ve looked at Shorty’s paper. Stop it!” Logan, “Yeh! But Shorty is such a punk writer.” Mr. Selby, “What would you do if Vuu were calling on Miss Childs, and she said that she never wanted to see you again.” Mr. Geeslin, “I’d jump to my feet and leave.” Mr. Selby, “And let her fall to the floor?” FORD PARTS GOODRICH TIRES AND ACCESSORIES AND INNER TUBES GET IT FIXED - - OR BUY A NEW FORD at the TUSH SPRINGS GARAGE E. R. Schiemann, Prop. Phone 82 RUSH SPRINGS OKLAHOMA ---------------------------- . n(s vr 192 Try Us For MEATS, GREEN GOODS AND GROCERIES THE SANITARY cMEAT cMARKET RIDLEY BROS., Props. Rush Springs, : : ©klahoma For hours Johnnie and Anna Mae had been together on her front porch. The moon cast it’s tender gleam down on the young and handsome couple, who sat strangely far apart. Finally Johnnie said, “I wish I had money, I’d travel.” Impulsively she slipped her hand into his, then, rising swiftly she sped into the house. Aghast he looked at his hand. In his palm lay a nickel. Ira, “You are the breath of my life.” Willie Etta, “Try holding your breath once.” Eugenia, “How do you like my paintings?” Hazel, “They are wonderful. This one fairly makes my mouth water.” Eugenia, “What, a sunset makes your mouth water?” Hazel, “Oh! Is it a sunset? I thought it was a fried egg.” Voice from dark parlor of Dessie’s home, “My, but your nose is cold.” Frank to irate father, who was suspicious, “Gee Pop, I bet Rover is in the parlor again.” Book Agent, “When are you going to pay me for that “Key to Spanish”, that I sold you last week.” Miss Stiener, “Pay you? Why you said that it would pay for itself in a short time.” Compliments of the HARRIS HOTEL imiiiiiimm Where They All Stop While Staying in Rush Springs : : : If you are in need of Ford Parts for your car, come in and look over our stock of Genuine Ford Pa rts. We sell the well known Fisk and Bruns- wick Tires, also carry a stock of tubes and acces- sories. We do vulcanizing. ALLEN’S TIRE SHOP R. A. ALLEN, Prop’ Phone 42f 413 Kansas Avenue Chickasha, Okla. Clarence Penn, “Mother, why do you call me Clarence Nathan, jr.” Mrs. Penn, “Because son, your father is Clarence Nathan, sr., and you are his son, so you are Clarence Nathan, jr.” Clarence, “Mother, will my children be Sophomores?” Ruby Wood, (suffering from embarrassment), “G-give me a pack of cig- arettes ” Clerk, “Scent?” Ruby, “No o o, I’ll take them with me.” Shoe Salesman, who had just fitted Mr. Riley. “Pine! Now you aught to Keep Us In Mind— and when you get married—Remember this is the place to buy that lumber for your new home, We also sell Paints, Varnishes, Builders’ Hard- ware, Coal and, in fact, anything carried by a first-class lumber yard. Stephenson-Browne Lumber Co. Office Phone 47 Residence Phone 89 Rush Springs................Oklahoma 1923 e e)Cl ■ JOHNSON BAILEY Attorneys- at-LAw Chickasha - Oklahoma Don’t forget that the HIGHWAY GARAGE does all kinds of repair work, when your fliver gets out of order. Service is our middle name. Rush Springs - Oklahoma “Allow me,” said Lee, passing a bowl of sugar to a shy young lady who sat opposite him at the table; “Sweet to the sweet, you know.” “Allow me,” said the girl, passing him a bowl of nuts, “Nuts to the nuts, you know.” Don’t Forget— Get a “Double A” PERRY Real Loaf of Bread when you get hungry. Your old buddie, “Double A”, is - from - The City Bakery always at your service and CHRISTIE G. LATSOS, Prop. ready to help you in anyway Phone 1 ID possible. Rush Springs - Oklahoma With the advent of the automobiles, manufactuers of front p rjhes went out of business. Dentist (pumping air in Prances’ tooth), “Do you feel that airy” P’rances Lindsey, “That air what?” T. H. WORSHAM Fresh and Cured Meats Staple and Fancy Groceries “We put ice in your ice-box” Rush Springs Phone 41 Oklahoma ---1923 c, It Pays to Pay Cash at THE DIXIE Chickasha We handle the best of everything for Men, Women, and Children. You will find the biggest stock here of Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes in Western Oklahoma. Wanted: A larger mouth to talk about myself - Joe Poster. More time to talk to the girls - Shorty Hayhurst. A new beau - Cora McCowan. A vanity case - Faye Steger. “Billikens” “Billikens” Best Shoes for School Kiddies Genuine “Billikens” have the name stamped on the bottom of the soles. Look for it. In Rush Springs they are sold only at DUNN’S VARIETY STORE We also have a complete line of school supplies Cora McNatt, “I thought you had that quiz down cold.” Artie Worden, ‘‘Well, didn’t I? It’s cold enough. The grade I made was zero.” Miss Steiner, “Aw go away kid, I’m saving my kisses.” Ira, “If that’s the case, let me add to your collection.” A. I. STILES - Grower of - Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes and all kinds of Plants “Your Plants will grow if you get them from Stiles” Mail Orders Accepted Rush Springs Oklahoma Hi h Printers School of the and 1923 College «.USH C Innual SPRINGS Printing De Luxe We are putting in special equipment, with which to handle our orders for annual printing, and will be able to take care of two or three extra year-books during the coming term of school. We not only print your annual, but we also furnish you assistance in the way of advice and personal aid at no extra cost. Write for Terms. The Record Publishing, Co. JOHN W. RILEY, Jr., Mgr. Rush Springs, - Oklahoma SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING © 'FORT WORTH — DALLAS HOUSTON (Artistry creates beauty; it express- [j es ideals in their most charming con- ceptions; Artistry makes the imagina- j tiontosoar a thousand years into the future, it amasses fortunes, builds I castles, populates nations, beautifies our every day life, and finds its noblest ex- Wyj c-'yt pression in the modern annual. • XEKMitr We are artisans-the creators oP artistic year books. -a « j