Wellsville High School - Sonnontouan Yearbook (Wellsville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1928 volume:

THE OWL THE OWL — 1928 HARRY BRADLEY DEDICATION To Mr. Harry Bradley, the President of the Board of Education, whose untiring work in that capacity has aided greatly the cause of education in our community, do we dedicate this year book of 1928. THE OWL — 1928 Table of Contents Book I.. 7 The School Book II Classes page 13 Book III Athletics page 31 Book IV Activities page 43 Book V.Page 61 Humor and Advertisements The New High School Building Professor G. F. Jammer To Mr. George F. Jammer, our esteemed superintendent we extend our appreciation. It is through his untiring efforts that our first year in the new school building has indeed been a success. Board of Education Harry Bradley, President Mrs. J. K. Cochran Thomas O’Connor Mrs. E. W. Barnes E. V. Sheerar Allen Corwin O. W. Walchli Elton Harder L. C. Whitford The Faculty THE OWL — 1928 11 The Faculty George F. Jammer, M. A.Superintendent Schools L. P. Gilmore, A. B., . Vice-Principal Jennie Riggs . Secretary Ruth Arnold . Clerk Floy S. Lish, A. B., . Mathematics M. Louise Myer, A. B., . History Bernice L. Weir, A. B., . English Edna M. Hewes, A. B., . Biology Albertine Fitch, A. M., . History and English Mary F. Fillmore, A. B., . French Mabel A. Lewis . Commercial Mabel E. Bergerson, M. A., . Latin Cecelia Regan . Commercial Genevieve Stone, A. B., ... English and Civics Lieta M. French, B. S., . Domestic Science Donald M. Keagle . Vocational John Allan . Vocational Richard S. Claire, A. B., . Science Doris A. Noble . Junior High School Ethel H. Kralinger . Junior High School Elizabeth Ostrander, Ph. M., . Junior High School Alice Davidson . Junior High School Florence M. Maddren .Junior High School M. May Mapes . Junior High School Lillian T. Crosby . Music Sidney H. Miles . Physical Director Kathryn Christiana . Asst. Physical Director Miriam Engelder . Librarian and Dramatic Teacher Editor in Chief Faculty Adviser Associate.Teresa Healy‘29 Athletic.Ralph Lunn ’27 Asst. Athletic. Hazel Brooks ' 28 Humor.Virginia Barnes ' 28 Literary.Mary Moogan ' 28 BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager.Don Cummings ' 28 Adverising Manager.William Shine 27 Asst. Business Manager.George Duke ' 29 Asst. Advertising Manager.William Duke ' 29 Subscription Manager.. Victor Perkins 29 Asst. Subscription Manager.Charles Boyd 29 Eleanor Dolan ' 29 Francis Danaher 29 REPORTERS Mary McLaughlin 28 Evelyn Fagan ' 28 Foreward Although the Owl staff did a great deal of work on this, the first year book in W. H. S., we feel that it is a book for the whole school. You of the student body who subscribed, you who did things worthy to be written about in this book made it possible. As you, the average reader, glance through these pages, we hope that what is here will seem to you worthy of the school. If we have made this book worthy of the school and have caught the spirit of W. H. S., we have accomplished what we wished. A year book such as this is a radical departure from anything ever tried in this school. We were confronted with enormous obstacles, chief of which was the financial question. The only way we could find out of it was to ask each organization having its picture in the book to pay for it. At this point we faltered, not knowing whether the student body would support us or not. But the various organizations did, and that obstacle was overcome. Next came the subscription drive, where we again were fear¬ ful of the outcome. The first week of the drive was disheartening; likewise, the second. When the day came for the drive to close, we were far behind the necessary goal of four hundred. The only thing to do was to extend the drive another week. But we were skeptical of the outcome. However, again the spirit of the student body tri¬ umphed and we went over the goal by about twenty subscriptions. Thus did the student body make possible this book. Our work as the Owl staff of 1927-28 is over. We have done our best with the year book and the weekly issue in the Reporter. Many of our members will be on the staff again next year. To them and to the many new members we leave our task. It is our hope that they will be even more successful. They may profit by our experience and our mistakes. To them we leave the heritage that every class and every team leaves for the next year, the chance to do better and bigger things. BOOK II Classes 14 THE OWL — 1928 Senior Class Harold O. Button Don 0. Cummings . Hazel Brooks . Frances Dolan Mrs. Floy S. Lish The graduating class of 1928 feels that it has brought as much credit to Wellsville High School as any other organization ever exisiting. In its Freshman year it didn’t do much, of course. It was too busy becoming ac¬ quainted with the intricacies of algebra and Latin. It die’ not take long, however, as a Sophomore class, to show its importance, schol¬ astically as well as socially. It also developed a failing for disagreement that con¬ tinued during the Junior year and caused the Faculty Advisor, Mr. Gilmore, to fear for its survival. But as the Senior Class of 1928, it has “borne its fruit.” It has among its mem¬ bers the President of the Student Council, the President of the Hi-Y, the President of the Girl Reserves, several members of the All-State Football Team and five possessors of the twenty-point letter. It has presented two plays with unusual success and has also sponsored a Class Day Program which turned out very satisfactorily. At this time, some members of the class are seen gazing wistfully at Mrs. Lish, the faculty advisor, but as a whole it feels ready for graduation and the start on the Highway to Success. It leaves a fine record and a high standard of achievements to be upheld by those who follow. President . Vice President Secretary . Treasurer . Faculty Advisor THE OWL — 1928 JOHN ARNOLD “Johnny” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; Student Council 4. “Up, up, my friend, and quit your books, Or surely you’ll grow double.” NEWTON ARNOLD “Newt” “Let me rest a while, I am tired.” VIRGINIA BARNES “Jinney” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; “The Im¬ portance of Being Earnest”; Mgr. Girls’ Basketball 4; Glee Club; Vice- President, 3; Senior Dramatic Club; Poetry Club; Exchange Editor “Owl,” 3; Humor Editor “Owl,” 4. “Life is a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once, but now I know it.” JEANETTE BOWERS “Jean” Senior Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Poetry Club; Treasurer, 2. “This girl’s heart is like the moon— always changing, But there’s always a man in it.” MARK BOYD “Mark” Student Council, 2. “Meanwhile the roar continues.” MARY BRADY “Tubby” “The Importance of Being Earnest”; Student Council; 4; “Owl” Staff; Na¬ tional Honor Society; Senior Drama¬ tic Club. � ,.« . . ' i f “I hate men; they irritate me I like to be irritated.” • • THE OWL - 1928 HAZEL BROOKS “Brooks “Come Out of the Kitchen”; Secre¬ tary, 4; National Honor Society; Student Council, 4; Varsity W; Sec¬ retary of Debating Society; Cheer¬ leader 3, 4; “Owl” Staff, 4; twenty- point letter; Scoville Brown Prize; Senior Dramatic Club. “She is not immortal, but her voice will ring through the ages.” HAROLD BUTTON “Butts” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; President 3, 4; President Hi-Y, 3, 4; Football, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Na¬ tional Honor Society; President Stu¬ dent Council 4; Varsity W; Twenty- point letter; Treasurer Student Coun¬ cil 3; Vice-president 2; Scoville Brown Prize. “Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man’s ARDEAN CAMPBELL “Soup” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; “The Importance of Being Earnest”; De¬ bate Society; Scoville Brown Prize; Treasurer, 3. “In the future he will no doubt be able to argue on either side.” ELLA CLINE “Cline” Girl Reserve President. “The graces might be proud to win The charms those speaking eyes dis¬ play.” LUELLA CLINE “Dick” Glee Club; Senior Dramatic Club. “Not only a local girl, but a vocal girl.” DON CUMMINGS “Prof” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; “The Im¬ portance of Being Earnest”; Vice- president 4; Student Council 3; Bas¬ ketball 4; National Honor Society; Twenty-point letter; Owl Staff 2, 3 4; Business Manager Owl, 4; Treas¬ urer Hi-Y, 3, 4. “He and Webster are a great help to each other.” THE OWL — 1928 17 ORVILLE DASSANCE “Dassance” Cheerleader 2; Student Council 2; “Owl” Staff 2, 3; Baseball, 2. I can study my books at any time, for they are ALWAYS disengaged.” FRANCES DOLAN “Fran” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; Treasur¬ er, 4; National Honor Society; Presi¬ dent Debating Society; Scoville Brown Prize; Twenty-point letter; Rotary Medal, 3; Silver Medal Speak¬ ing contest 3; Library Council 4; “Owl” Staff, 4. “The thread is spun, the prize is won” EVELYN FAGAN “Evie” Glee Club, 4; Poetry Club; “Owl” Staff, 4. A large head of hair adds beauty tc a good face.” EDWIN GEER “Eddie” “The rival of the Sphinz, Still, the Sphinx has become famous.” BERNICE GLEASON “Bernice” “While everybody ‘broadcasts” Bernice sits and ‘listens in’ ” DOROTHY GRIGGS “Dot” “Just another person who won’t grow up!” HAROLD HAUSER “Harold “Good-bye teachers, Good-bye school CARLTON HAVENS “Carlton” “We grant, although he had much wit He was very shy of using it.” EDMUND HEALY “R “Come Out of the Kitchen;” Cheerleader, 4. “Let the rest of the world go by, KENNETH HOPKINS “Hop” “Come Out of the Kitchen”; “The Im¬ portance of Being Earnest”; Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Varsity W; Stu¬ dent Council, Secretary 3; Orchestra; “Owl” Staff 4; Twenty-point letter. “I had rather have a fool to make me merry, than experience to make me sad.” MILDRED HORNBURG “Mildred” Orchestra; Glee Club; Scoville Brown Prize. “This picture of Mildred is pretty and sweet, But the violin missing, it isn’t com¬ plete.” LAWRENCE JOHNSON “Owl” Staff 4. Tommy “Sometimes I sit and think Other times I just sit.” 18 THE OWL — 1928 THE OWL — 1928 WINIFRED KOHN “Peg” President Poetry Club; National Hon¬ or Society; “Come Out of the Kitch¬ en”; Exchange Editor, “Owl” Staff 4; Glee Club; Scoville Brown Prize. “Good men, fine men, everywhere But .... that’s no hardship.” THELMA LEWIS “Thelma” National Honor Society; Scoville Brown Prize. “Blessed with plain reason and with sober sense.” MAURINE LINVILLE “Orf” Basketball, 2; Glee Club; Sec’y Jun¬ ior Class; Scoville Brown Prize . “What tho’ the world frown or smile, I remain mistress of myself.” VINCENT LYNCH “Vince” “Why dost thou call him knave ? What is his fault?” VIRGINIA MacEACHERN “Jin” Basketball 3, 4; Student Council, 1; Class President, 1; Senior Dramatics. “Many a flower is born to blush un¬ seen, . . . . But not for long.” MARY McLAUGHLIN “Secant” Owl Staff, 4; Pres. Library Council; Debating Society; National Honor Society; Senior Dramatics; Scoville Brown Prize, 3; Water and Light Essay Prize; “The Importance of Being Earnest.” “When she laughs, the world laughs with her.” THE OWL — 1928 MABEL MEYNE “Mebel Poetry Club; Senior Dramatics. “Better late than never.” MARY MOOGAN r mm “Come Out of the Kitchen;” “The Importance of Being’ Earnest;” De¬ bate Society; President Senior Dra¬ matic Club; Poetry Club; Owl Staff, 4. “Why hurry? There will be lots of time after I’m dead.” DONALD MOYNIHAN “Sam” Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 2, 3; Bas¬ ketball Manager, 3; Basketball 2, 4; All-State Football; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity W. “The deed I intend is great, but what it is I know not.” GERALD O’CONNOR ‘Jerry” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. Football 4; Basketball, 4; Baseball Manager, 3; Scoville Brown Prize; “Owl” Staff, 3; Varsity W. “Ireland gives America her soldiers —her football heroes too.” KONETA PERKINS Glee Club “Koneta” “A sunny temper gilds the edge of life’s darkest clouds.” PAULINE PERKINS ‘Paulia” “A maiden modest, yet self possess¬ ed.” THE OWL - 1928 21 MYRTLE PHILLIPS “Abie” “Remember I am a woman; when I think, I must speak.” MARNA POTTER “Eddie” Basketball, 4; Soccer, 4; Glee Club. “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” IRMA ROBBINS “Bobbie” “She would talk Ye, Gods! how she talked.” DOROTHA SADLER “Dot” “A Dot with much dash.” GLORIA SEAVER “Glo” School organist, 3; Glee Club; Orch¬ estra, 4; “Hang’ sorrow! care wi ll kill a cat, And therefore let’s be merry.” EVELYN STADLICH “Ev” Glee Club; Girl Reserve. “She’s one of the girls you like to see, Brilliant and smiling, nice as can be.” THE OWL - 1928 CALVIN SYLOR - al “If silence were golden, he’d be a millionaire.” Arlie ARLINE TOWNER “I need to wait for no man For no man waits for me.” PERCY VAN DUSEN “Rete “The Importance of Being Earnest;” Debating Society. “Let me but do my work from day to day.” JAMES VOGELE “Jim Football, 2, 4; Baseball, 2, 4; Sen¬ ior Dramatics; Varsity W. “None but the brave, deserve the fair.” EVELYN WALSH “I Glee Club “Beneath thy mild exterior there lies a deal of mischief.” RICHARD WALSH Manager Football, 4; Track, 3, 4; “The Importance of Being Earnest.” “I know the disposition of women; When you will, they won’t; when you won’t, they will.” THE OWL - 1928 RANDALL WELLS ‘Rab” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Mana¬ ger, 4; Track 2, 3; Baseball Manager, 2; Pres. Varsity W, 4; Football Tro¬ phy, 3; Glee Club; Student Council; Scoville Brown Prize. “All great men are dead—and I’m not feeling so well myself.” . ' T Wt HPr A A, ‘ .XT v t.... “ ,V A 5 ‘■ ' A p lgii s ?� •- T , ■ -tv • ; „ - i V PfPl ' VAVLA;A; A m To Mrs. Floy S. Lish Mrs. Lish, whose sincerity and sense of understanding have endeared her to all the students, is the efficient mathematics teacher of the Wellsviile High School. She has also been the capable Faculty Advisor of the Senior Class for several years. Her charming personality leaves a lasting memory in the minds of all her pupils. THE OWL - 1928 urn l j |i Vto i i The Junior Class THE OWL — 1928 25 The Junior Class President . Charles Boyd Vice-President . Ruth Watson Secretary .. Eleanor Dolan Treasurer . Dorothy Hallett Faculty Advisor . Miss Louise Myer The Junior Class, as an organization, boasts of 65 members this year. It seems that it might be compared with the Hornell Fair, “bigger and better every year.” Miss’ Myer, faculty advisor of the class of 1927-28, has cheerfully given her time and serv¬ ices to the Juniors. After much discussion and consideration, blue and gold were selected as the class colors, and it was decided that the dues should be twenty-five cents a month for each Junior. A successful and an enjoyable corn-roast was held at the reservoir by the juniors. Miss Myer, the Junior faculty advisor, was kind enough to lend her services as a chap¬ erone. Junior Day was celebrated by the Juniors with a program held Wednesday, No¬ vember 30, 1927, in the auditorium. Everyone assured them that their entertainment showed excellent ability and unlooked for talent. Congratulations, Juniors! This year the Juniors were especially ambitious, and after much hard labor on the part of Miss Engelder, the director, and with the cooperation of the students, the Juniors produced three one-act plays on Friday night, March 2, 1928. The money ob¬ tained from the plays will be used) to help pay their expenses on the trip to Washington next year. The following are the plays with their casts: “The Trysting Place” by Booth Tarkington Mrs. Curtis . George Wixson Launcelot Briggs . George Duke Mrs. Briggs . Mary Bianco Jessie . Barbara York Rupert Smith . William Duke Mr. Ingolsby . Clifford Mills A mysterious voice . Francis Daniher Scene—In the lounge room of a fashionable summer hotel. “The Ghost Story” by Booth Tarkington Anna . Teresa Healey George . Richard Meissner Grace . Ruth Watson Lennie . Dorothy Hallett Lynn . Eleanor Dolan Mary . Marguerite Sprong Fred.Francis Daniher Floyd . Gerald Lee Tom . William Spargur House maid .. Elizabeth Cook Scene—Sitting room of Anna’s house. “Suppressed Desires” by Susan Glaspell Henrietta Brewster . Barbara Tefft Stephen Brewster .. Fon Boardman Mable . Mary Craig Scene—The studio apartment of Stephen Brewster on Park Avenue The Sophomore Class THE OWL — 1928 27 The Sophomore Class President . Major Lampman Vice President ... Lowell Button Secretary ... Betty Hyde Treasurer .. Saxone Ward It is indeed difficult to attempt to put into print the annals of the sophomore class of 1928, for everyone will agree that this is the greatest organization in Wells- ville High School. Even the Sophs themselves modestly ( ?) acclaim the fact. The class is very well represented in all the activities, athletic and social, and the monthly honor roll contains many of its members’ names. It has several men on the football and baseball teams and a few of the girls are out for track. It has spon¬ sored an exceptionally fine class day program in Assembly and held an unusually suc¬ cessful party. It is represented in the Junior Dramatic Club and some of its members have greatly aided in presenting several plays. In fact the Sophomore class is very important in school life. With such an excellent record as this, our sincerest wish is that as the Sophs con¬ tinue their quest for knowledge, they may find themselves always fitted and ready to uphold the honor of their class and of Wellsville High School. May they be the finest and most worthy class that W. H. S. has ever produced. Freshman Class THE OWL - 1928 29 President . Vice President .. Secretary . Treasurer . Faculty Advisor .. Forrest Hopkins Theodore Engelder . Claude Durbin .... Mallory Adams . Mr. L. P. Gilmore Each and every one of the seventy members of the Freshman class excels in co¬ operation in all school activities. The members whom the class thought capable of handling affairs were given their offices by popular vote at the first Freshman meet¬ ing. These, especially the president, Forest Hopkins, have striven to make the ac¬ tivities of such a nature as to go down in school history. The Freshmen were the victors over the haughty Sophs in the first football game, tied them in the second and gained second place in Basketball. In order to be distinguished from “their inferiors,” the upper classman, they pur¬ chased very useful stocking caps in the striking combination of green and white. They are true to their colors and proved it by having a party in which the color scheme was green and white. May 9, Frosh day, was the climax of their events. From this they go on to follow in the footsteaps of their worthy predecessors, the Sophomores. THE OWL - 1928 Harold O. Button “To be or not to be?” Harold is one of those who “will be.” He is gifted with a rare combination of qualities, initiative, dependability and a ge nius for leadership, which has caused him to play an active part in school affairs during his entire high school career. As president of the Senior class and also of the Student Council, perhaps the two highest honors to be conferred upon a student by his fel¬ lows, Harold has justified the trust placed upon him. This will probably be his last year, and Wellsville High School will surely suffer a loss when Harold “goes forth to serve.” “Sid” Miles During the past two years Wellsville High School has been very fortunate in having “Sid” Miles for a coach. His ability hardly needs to be touch¬ ed on; one can see this by the results he achieved with his football and basketball teams. “Sid” is a real friend to everyone and is continually helping people out of little difficulties He is as well liked by the town’s peo¬ ple as by the students. We all hope “Sid” will be back again next year with his good natured smile and his able coaching. The Football Team THE OWL — 1928 33 Football Captain . Gerald O’Connor Manager . Richard Walsh Coach . Sidney H. Miles The football season started out with a rush under the excellent coaching of “Sid” Miles, who has developed for himself a reputation as a very successful director of athletics. “Jerry” O’Connor as captain led his team to the most successful season that W. H. S. has ever had, and “Dick” Walsh as manager filled his position faithfully. The spirit and enthusiasm of the team, together with excellent coaching, won for them the championship of the County as well as the record of being the only unde¬ feated gridiron team of W. H. S. They are classed as one of the best teams, if not the best team, in New York State. Boys’ Basketball Team THE OWL — 1928 35 Boys’ Basketball Captain . Thomas Harvey Manager . Randall Wells Coach . Sidney H. Miles Basketball started rather late this year on account of our champion football team’s having games with other high up teams in the state. Thomas Harvey and Randall Wells had been previously elected to the offices of captain and manager, respectively, and they filled their positions to the best of their abilities, thus ending one of the most successful basketball seasons that W. H. S. has ever turned) out. It has been the first time in ten years that the W. H. S. basketball team has won the County championship, although W. H. S. has always been the runners up. Much credit is due “Sid” Miles, our popular and successful coach, who by his un¬ excelled tutelage brought the 1928 team to the front ranks. He developed not only the physical ability of his proteges, but also the mental and moral attributes of the fellows making them men of manly qualities as well as men of physical ability. Girls’ Basketball Team THE OWL — 1928 Girls 1 Basketball Captain . Barbara York Manager ... Virginia Barnes Coach . Miss Christiana The girls’ basketball team was started, with high hopes of its being a winning team, under the efficient coaching of Miss Christiana and under the faithful leadership of “Barb” York, previously chosen Captain. Owing to the fact that most of the material was “green” except for the captain, after the loss of “Cy” Newman and “Glen” Vincent, the team did not accomplish so much, but their sportsmanship was excellent. Prospects for next year are good, as the same candidates.will be back. The season closed officially after a final meeting was held at which Gladys Lunn was elected captain for next year. Better luck next year, girls! The Track Team Baseball Team THE OWL — 1928 41 Baseball Captain Manager Coach .... Donald Moynihan .... William Shine Sidney H. Miles The Baseball team looks very promising for this year’s championship as they have been successful in all of their games played so far this year, winning four games out of four played. They won two games from Whitesville and one from Andover by very easy margins after they got down to regular business. These three were league games. The fourth was played with Little Valley and it was the best game so far this season. Although the team was handicapped by the absence of two first string players, the team played a most extraordinary game of ball. If the team shows as much good spirit in the rest of the games, they will be sure to finish the season in ship shape manner. Here’s hoping for a championship team! 42 THE OWL — 1928 Gerald O’Connor “Jerry” was all that could be asked of a captain; a good half-back fast and clever player, and an able gen.- eral “Jerry” set the pace—the team followed, always supporting their captain, and ready for any team. Captain O’Connor was more than an inspiration—when his “football face” was set, the gang knew it meant fight and win. They did—and how ? Plunge, smash, drive, tear through that line and on to victory. This was the way Captain “Jerry” led his men through an undefeated season—10 victories, 2 ties! Wellsville High School will never forget this “human hurdler.” By the end of the season, “Jerry” was an expert, and we advise all those who ever see him coming to “duck.” We are sorry to lose “Jerry,” but we shall never forget how the season ended so gloriously, nor can we ever forget the “Human hurdler.” Cheerleaders At all the games that Wellsville Hign played, Hazel Brooks was there, cheer¬ ing the team on to victory. Under her capable leadership, the crowds backed the teams to their utmost. Hazel has been one of the best cheerleaders W. H. S. has ever had. The other cheerleader who cooperated with Hazel to put over the yells and help the teams on to victory was Edmund Healey. He showed the right school spirit and the whole school appreciates his efforts. Ed will probably be back to school next year and, if he is, we hope he is the cheerleader again. Ralph Lunn The track team of this spring is led by Ralph Lunn. “Lunnie” is a cap¬ able leader, if one can judge by his ability as an athlete. His presence on a team of any sort is enough to say that their record will be good. “Lunnie” is usually “high point man” in track and many a meet has been decided by his efforts. This year will be no exception as to “Lunnie’s” abilities on the track and field. He captained the team last year to a successful end, and being again un¬ der his able leadership, the team will probably have the best season ever this year. Donald Moynihan For two years “Sam” led the football team. This year a new honor was conferred upon him—he was elected captain of baseball. You can be assured that he filled this position as well as the other. “Sam” is a real general and leader. Two years now “Sammy” has very efficiently filled the position of catch¬ er. This year he played second base and he stopped more than one “fast one.” “Sam” has been a main stay in the baseball team for three years and we shall miss him, as this sea¬ son terminates his baseball career in Wellsville Hi. 44 THE OWL — 1928 Varsity U W” Club In September the Varsity W. Club held the first meeting of the year. Mr. Sidney H. Miles, the Faculty Advisor, was present and the following officers for the year were eelcted: President . Randall Wells Vice President . Barbara York Secretary . William Shine Treasurer . Ralph Lunn The students in order to be eligible to membership in this club must have earned a major W in some sport. The club has been organized for about three years and its purpose is to boost athletics. During - the years of its organization, members have ac¬ complished many admirable things; one of great importance, is that in boosting ath¬ letics, it has created a fine school spirit—and pep and spirit is what we need. Thomas Harvey The captain of the W. H. S. basketball squad of 1927-28 was “Tom” Harvey. “Tom” led his basketeers on to the county championship, which had not been captured by the Wellsville team for several years. He was a good leader, and his team-mates were all for him. He is, we believe, the only four-letter-man in Wellsville High School. We are glad to say that Tom will be with us for one more year, and as usual, will sur¬ pass anything in the way of athletics that he encounters. Barbara York As Captain of the Girls’ Basketball team of 1927-28, “Barb” York proved her ability as a leader. “Barb’s presence inspired the team to a better showing. Her playing was without reproach, she being one of the best girl basketball players we have ever had. We are glad to know that she will play again next year, and we feel con¬ fident that she will do as well, if not better, on the court. THE OWL — 1928 45 BOOK IV Activities THE OWL — 1928 47 The Owl Staff The “Owl” Staff, the most valued and venerable organization of Wellsville High, was established before the present members saw the light of day, early in the fall of 1904 under the directorship of Clyde P. Allen as editor-in-chief. Since this early date, it has been steadily climbing the ladder of success until now, in the year 1928, we have reached our g oal in the production of a year-book, the merits of which we will let the subscribers decide. Many changes have taken place in the staff during its twenty-four years of exist¬ ence with the constant loss of students through graduation and other circumstances. Even in the last year, notable changes have taken place. The staff itself, owing to the new schedule providing the half-hour period for extra curriculum activities, has taken on a new form as a journalism class with regular meetings and special assignments. New officers have also been added to the list, namely, Assistant Business Manager, Assistant Subscription Manager, Feature Editor, and a number of reporters. A differ¬ ent arrangement for publication has also been followed this year than was customary in former years. This arrangement pertains to the weekly appearance of the “Owl Notes” in the Wellsville Daily Reporter in the absence of the regular mid-year issue in magazine form. These “notes” include articles on all the activities of the various or¬ ganizations of our high school life, the accomplishments of our many stars on the fields of sport, the news items of our students’ world, gleanings from the present life of many of our former classmates, ideas of how we stand in the opinion of other high schools, and an up-to-date record of the World’s Worst Wise-Cracks. Long may it live, to glory unending! Great be its fame while service rend’ring! The “Owl” Staff! 48 THE OWL - 1928 Don Cummings The efficient business-manager and and esteemed Senior member of the “Owl” staff, who exhibits a rare genius in the furtherment of financial projects and possesses no little liter¬ ary ability. Every organization, at some time or other, makes what is termed “a lucky deal,” so also with us; for we consider our selection of Don, as business-manager of the Owl, one of the best bargains on the “talent counter” of our annual fall sale. We also wish to congratulate ourselves on our great good fortune in retaining so valuable a member as he has proved himself, for another year; for he has given us his word that he will be with us again in Sep¬ tember. Fon Boardman To the editor-in-chief of a publication much credit is due. To the editor-in- chief of a school-paper which has re¬ ceived recognition as the “Owl” has, deserves an unusual amount. Upon the ‘chief rests the entire responsi¬ bility of success or failure. Our editor-in-chief has indeed suc¬ ceeded. This year, as in former years, the “Owl” has gone “over with a bang.” Without the efficient managing of our editor this would have been impossible. We take pride in having been associated with Fon, whose efforts have made the W. H. S. “Owl” not merely a school publica¬ tion, but a paper of interest not only to the student body but to the alumni and reading public as well. We con¬ sider this an achievement deserving of great merit. Fon is a very likely chap; He’s president of this and he’s president of that. Any officer’s chair he can readily grace, Some day he may have the chief executive’s place. And so, Fon,—here’s luck to you and lots of it! THE OWL — 1928 49 The Hi-Y Club President . Harold Button Vice President . Ralph Lunn Secretary . Fon Boardman, Jr. Treasurer .. Don Cummings Faculty Advisor .... Mr. L. P. Gilmore The Hi-Y Club has been very successful in its activities the past year . Meetings have been held regularly each Tuesday and suppers served at the majority of the gatherings. Early last fall, the local chapter acted as hosts and invited the other clubs of the county to Camp Shenewana, where an enjoyable joint meeting was held. Later in the year, a party was staged at the camp. This party and the one held at the Lunn home were the main social events of the year. The club had charge of several evening church services at the Christian Temple, which were very well taken care of by the members. The majority of the Hi-Y members had an active part in the minstrel show given by the Red Triangle this spring, helping to make it a success. Several new members were taken into the club the first part of the year, and an mpressive initiation giver them with the able help of the “Four Horsemen,” who are champions at using good paddles. New pledges were voted in for the last initiation of the year, which was held before school was out. The Student Council THE OWL — 1928 Student Council President . Harold O. Button Vice President .Fon Boardman Secretary ..Lowell Button Treasurer . Ralph Lunn Faculty Advisor .Miss M. E. Bergerson Five years ago there was formed in Wellsville High School an organization called the Student Council. This organization, as its name implies, is composed of students from the various home rooms. Nor is a position on the Council an easy one, for each member takes upon his or her shoulders the responsibility for part of the government of W. H. S. And the duties do not stop here, for it is incumbent upon the Council to keep our school up to former standards and at the same time attempt to better it. The definite committees appointed are as follows: Cleanliness Honor and Honesty Attendance and Tardiness Floral Home Room Activities Matters based particularly upon these topics and various other ones are constantly brought before the Council by its members, discussed, and taken action upon. Never before until this year has W. H. S. had what is known as a twenty-point letter, that is, a letter awarded when twenty points have been earned by a student either for high scholastic rating or active membership in organizations of the school. This worthy idea came from the Student Council. Many problems and plans are con¬ stantly being thrashed out by the Council, unknown to the majority of students. Our Council then is to be congratulated on its active and worthy existence and for the important role it plays in making Wellsville High a better school. 52 THE OWL — 1928 The Girl Reserves President .-.•-. Ella Cline Vice President... Elizabeth Cook Secretary . Ruth Applebee Treasurer . Dorothy Wixson Advisor . . Mrs. S. F. Lester The Girl Reserve Club, which was first organized in 1923, has thirteen members. It is a branch of the national Y. W. C. A. The colors of the club are blue and white; the purpose, to face life squarely; its slogan. To find and give the best. The dues, forty per cent of which are sent to the national board, are fifty cents a year. The meetings are held every Tuesday night after school. There is only one honor to bestow on a Girl Reserve and that is the Girl Reserve Ring. The requirements are simple; that she belong to the club at least two years, and that she prove herself worthy of wearing the ring. The uniform of the Girl Reserve is a white middy and white pleated skirt with a blue triangular Girl Reserve tie and G. R. emblem on the left sleeve. There are certain events which annually take place in the club besides the many other interesting things that are done. Every year at Christmas time, together with the boys of the Hi-Y club, the members take flowers to every sick person in the Hospital. In the latter part of January or February, representatives are sent to a Girl Reserve conference held in some large city. This conference is the big event of the year and is always anticipated with a great deal of pleasure. Then, in May or June, the girls always spend a week-end in Camp Shenawanna, inviting the Bolivar Girl Re¬ serve Club to join them in the outing. All in all, this club has proven itself worthy of being recognized by the school in all ways. Membership is open to any girl in high school at any time. THE OWL — 1928 The Junior Dramatic Club President . Barbara York Secretary . Bernice Miller Faculty Advisor . Miss Engelder The motto for the Junior Dramatic Club is, “Tout bein ou rien.” The Junior Dramatic Club, consisting of fifteen members of the Sophomore and Junior classes, is so called to distinguish it from the Senior Dramatic Club, which is composed of Seniors only. The purpose of the club is to study dramatic technique and to produce plays. Miss Engelder is the faculty advisor and directs the members of the club in the producing of plays. The club meets every Friday morning during the half hour period from 8:30 to 9:06. During this year, three plays have been produced. The first play, “Thanks to the Republic,” was a civil war drama given in costume. It was produced twice, once for the general assembly and once before the Parent-Teacher Association. With the pro¬ duction of each play, the club is divided into three committees: one to supervise the costuming, one to look after stage settings, and the other to enact the play. “On the Park Bench” by Essex Dane, was studied in the club and given before the general assembly and before the Parent-Teacher Association. “Not Quite Such a Goose,” a play by E. Gale, was studied by two separate casts, and one cast gave the play in general assembly, while the other cast gave the play for the Parent-Teacher Association. THE OWL - 1928 Library Council President .. Mary McLaughlin Faculty Advisor . Miss Engelder The Library Council, one of the most worthy of the recently formed organizations of our high school course, owes its life and advantaegous livelihood to the existence of the half-hour period, a new feature, which made its initial appearance in our time schedule this year. The Council consists of six members; one freshman, one Sopho¬ more, one Junior, two Seniors and the faculty advisor. The excellent work of this group has developed rapidly along many lines under the capable supervision of the School-Librarian. The principal phases of its work lie in the filing of the numerous volumes on display, checking same out to the students, tallying upon fines due for re¬ taining books over the allotted time, making posters for, and keeping current photo¬ gravure cut-outs, including sports, book-reviews and world topics, on the bulletin boards, reviewing the new books for publication in the “Owl,” preserving the newspaper clippings from the weekly notes in a special note book for future refer¬ ence, maintaining order in the library during school hours, and aiding the other stu¬ dents in their search for reference works. It is the earnest hope of the council that this organization may continue in its useful career and increase rather than diminish in value. THE OWL — 1928 55 Debating Society President . Frances Dolan Secretary . Hazel Brooks Coach . Miss Miriam Engelder In the Wellsville High School during the past year, has arisen a new society which has as its object the training of students so that they may be able to present their views upon any subject in a logical order and a clear manner. Se lf-reliance and ease in public speaking are gradually accjuired from the meetings of the Debating Society, which occur on Monday morning in the half-hour period. During these gatherings, different subjects are discussed in order to give the latest talent which is present in the society plenty of exercise in self-expression. “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” This organization, which had its beginning in a debate in general assembly, forms the nucleus of a greater society in years to come. The club, which first included only the six charter members, Mary McLaughlin, Dorothy Wixson, Frances Dolan, Fon Boardman, William Duke and Ardean Campbell, has added to its ranks, Hazel Brooks, Teresa Healey, Mary Moogan, George Duke and Percy Van Dusen. The total membership is now eleven. Long after they have forgotten the knowledge they have acquired in the school room, the training received in debating will serve them well in all times when they are called upon to do public speaking. THE OWL — 1928 57 The Orchestra Faculty Advisor ... Miss Crosby Wellsville High School boasts of an excellent orchestra this year. The orchestra is directed by Miss Crosby, the music teacher. The members have very kindly lent their services to the students and teachers every Tuesday morning at junior high assembly and every Wednesday at general assembly. The orchestra meets twice a week for practice, Thursday morning during the half-hour period and Tuesday after¬ noon after school. The members of the orchestra are as follows: Violins—Mildred Hornburg, Marian Johnson, Betty Hyde, Otto Stives, Beatrice Hazzard, Kenneth Chalker, Alma Hornburg, James Davie. Saxophones—Kenneth Hopkins, Carl Alexander. Trumpet—Vivian Wilson Clarinet—Orville Ladigo Drums—Francis Updyke Piano—Gloria Seaver The orchestra played at the Elks’ Minstrel, at the Parent-Teacher’s Association in October, at the Senior play November 1 and 2, at the Baptist Church November 14, Dedication, February 16, and March 4, Better Home Week. 58 THE OWL — 1928 Girls Glee Club Faculty Advisor Miss Crosby This club was org anized by Miss Crosby during the first part of the year and since then has proved its value. In this organization there are both soloists and chorus singers. During Christmas week a very pleasing program was given by them in Assembly. The next public appearance of the Club occurred February 29, at a Parent-Teacher’s meeting, at which time several selections were sung. The club, under the able direction of Miss Crosby, sang for the Musical Club, May 8. This organization, as well as being a source of entertainment for the student body and the public, has also proved a benefit to the members of the club. It is hoped that in the future there will be many enthusiastic members who will prove as entertaining as their predecessors. THE OWL — 1928 59 Boys Glee Club President . Richard Meissner Vice President . Vivian Wilson Treasurer . Kenneth Chalker Secretary . Duane Bessey Faculty Advisor . Miss Crosby This year a Boys’ Glee Club, consisting of about thirty-five members, was organ¬ ized. The club was under the supervision of Miss Crosby, the music teacher. The club met every Monday morning and practiced several sons. The members sang before the General Assembly on November 2, 1927, and on February 29, 1928. 60 THE OWL — 1928 Seventh Grade On December 14, 1927, Miss Ostrander, the faculty advisor for the Seventh Grade, called a meeting of the members in room 201 for the purpose of electing class officers. The following officers were chosen: Anna Lou Carmichel . President Roberta Reuning . Vice-President Jack Christiana . Secretary Eighth Grade Some time before Christmas, the Eighth Grade met in the Senior high study hall under the supervision of Miss Davidson, our advisor. We met there for the purpose of electing officers. The following were elected: President . Lawerence Miller Vice President . Martha Jane Prior Secretary . Eleanor Arnold Later we planned a Christmas party. Many attended. Games were played, re¬ freshments were served and Mrs. George Mitchinson (Miss Katherine Christiana) told some stories which pleased all. Mr. and Mrs. Jammer, all of the Junior High teachers, and some of our parents were present as our guests. The party broke up at an early hour. We have also tried to do some citizenship work, our aim being to make better school citizens. Eleanor Arnold, Secretary The National Honor Society Honesty, leadership, and scholastic achievement are the requisites of membership in the National Honor Society, a branch of which has been chartered in the Wellsville High School in order to inculcate a desire for success in school work. The honor of membership has been given to the following: Hazel Brooks Mary Brady Frances Dolan Winifred Kohn Thelma Lewis Mary McLaughlin Don Cummings Harold Button Membership in the Honor Society really means a great deal to those who attain it. It is a mark of distinction bestowed upon them for persistent striving for intellectual advancement. 62 THE OWL - 1928 GRADUATION GIFTS Gruen, Hamilton and Bulova Watches Sheaffer’s, Moore’s and Wahl Fountain Pens Bill Folds, Cigarette Lighters, Belt Chains, Etc. CALL IN ANY DAY AND LOOK AROUND Ward’s Jewelry Store “GIFTS THAT LAST” JEWELERS TO PEOPLE “WHO KNOW” SINCE 1881 Pat—“Why are you wearing so many coats on such a hot day?” Mike—(Carrying a paint can)—“I’m going to paint me fence and it says on this can, ‘To obtain best results, put on at least three coats.’ ” Irate customer (in restaurant): Hey, waiter, my herring is bad.” Waiter: “Why don’t you see a doctor?” There is something doing and Moogan is doing it Moving and Trucking M. MOOGAN Teacher:—“Now Jimmy, what hap¬ pened when the cow jumped over the moon ?” Jimmy:—“Somebody got an idea for vanishing cream.” Miss Fillmore—(after receiving an in¬ correct answer to a question) “Mary, what do you say?” M. 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WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK “Members of a Nation Wide Buying Group of Department Stores” The Largest and Best Department Store in Allegany County 46 YEARS IN BUSINESS Dry Goods Ladies Apparel Furniture Floor Coverings Curtains Luggage CASH AND CREDIT DELIVERY SERVICE “AL” NORDIN PHOTOGRAPHER Picture Framing and Kodak Finishing NEW LOCATION — APPLEBEE BLDG. 64 THE OWL - 1928 COLLEGE Main bv l - ® «a;o, New ' ° ' L GRADE BUSINESS EDUCATION THREE TWO-YEAR COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES INCLUDING STUDIES IN Principles of Business, Business Economics, Finance, Investment Problems, Business Law, Account¬ ing, Auditing, Income Tax Procedure, System Building, Insurance, Real Estate, Traffic Management, Sales Management, Retail Store Management, Public Speaking, Advertising Copy and Practice, Labor Problems, Business Ethics, Secretarial Practice, Professional Efficiency, Business Ethics and other subjects all of college grade. READ WHAT THESE RECENT GRADUATES SAY. Bryant Stratton College education is different. It was that difference that helped me win success . . Margaret Cavers, S.S. 26, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Private Secretary to Vice-President Spirella Com¬ pany. _ Professional Accountancy training given at Bryant Stratton College enables me to hold my fine position . Gerald Flaherty, Accy. ’25, Corfu, N. Y., Field Clerk and Payroll Accountant, for Republic Light, Heat Powe r Co., Batavia. _ Bryant Stratton College grade course in Secre¬ tarial training is responsible for my success . . . Marion Brennan, S.S. ’27, Salamanca, N. Y., Secretary to Assistant District Manager of Ameri¬ can Car Fo undry Co., Buffalo. Bryant Stratton College grade education in busi¬ ness does prepare students for organizing and managing a successful business . James E. Poland, B.Ad. ’27. Corning. N. Y., Pro¬ prietor and Manager, Poland Transportation Lines, Elmira and Corning, N. Y. If you want to win in modern business take Bryant Stratton Course No. I. 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Clement Com¬ pany, Buffalo._ 7 am winning. Thanks to my Bryant Stratton college grade course in Professional Accounting . . Harland Storum, Accy. ’25, Cattaraugus, N. Y., Supervisor of Accounting, A. P. Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Send For Free Catalog BRYANT STRATTON COLLEGE THE OWL — 1928 65 “I understand that MacTight has be¬ trayed the Scotch.” “How’s that?” “He perspires freely.” “You’ve heard the sheep song.” “What is it?” “Wool You Be Mine?” “No, no. All I Want Is Ewe.” May 13.: “What is this athletic dope we read so much about?” Anna R.: “It must be some stuff they give the players to brace them up.” “That fellow who killed the policeman died last night.” “Yes?” “Yes, he sat on the electric chair and the shock was too great for him.” In order to jingle coins in your pocket you’ve got to shake a leg. Miss Hewes—“The class will now name some of the lower species of ani¬ mals starting with Maurine Linville.” The New General Electric Refrigerator A Far Simpler Method of Refrigeration NO PIPES NO BELTS NO FANS NO DRAINS NO NOISE Nothing to get Out of Order Never needs Oiling Just what the Progressive Housewife has been looking for See These Machines on Our Display Floor Boyce Hardware PHONE 371 All Wise Owls Trade at KOHN’S DRUG STORE KODAKS and CAMERA SUPPLIES Films for All Makes of Cameras Crofoot’s Shoe Store BUSY SINCE 1903 A complete line of CANDY, ICE CREAM, POP, HOME BAKED GOODS and PICNIC SUPPLIES at PARK VIEW STORE MRS. GERTRUDE POTTER COMPLIMENTS OF HOWARD D. STOLL Dry Cleaning WELLSVILLE BOLIVAR 66 THE OWL — 1928 SNAPPY SHOES for the GRADUATE ALSO Gordon and Phoenix Hose ALL SHADES Hamilton Shoe Store Sue. Newhouse Shoe House TEXAS HOT WEINERS FULL MEAL 10c WE WRAP THEM UP FOR YOU TO TAKE HOME COMPLIMENTS OF Brunswick Hotel C. R. WELLS, Prop. HIGGINS BROTHERS (or HOSIERY Gotham Goldstripe They wear and wear $1.85 and $1.95 Burlington Diamond Point Heel, $1. 65 pair Mrs. Weir (in Eng. Class) “Don, take this sentence; ‘Lead the cow from the pasture; what mood?” Don—“The cow, m’ara.” Peg “A real fruitless errand occurred the other day.” Jean. “What was it?” Peg. “A peach failed to keep her date with a tomato.” Brooks—“At times you seem to be manly enough and at other times you are absolutely effeminate.” Rab—“Er-ah-heredity. You see half of my ancestors were men and the other half were women.” Miss Myer—“The next assignment will be pages 3, 7, 8, 10. Sam—(just waking up)—“Block that punt.” THE OWL — 1928 67 Easy Washers Hoover Cleaners Everything in Hardware at Prices that will please you Carter Hardwure PHONE 150 We offer our Congratulations to the Class of 1928 YOUTH is the golden season of foolishness for which the wise would barter all their wisdom, the rich all their wealth, and call it a bargain, knowing the value of youth Citizens National Bank Wellsville, New York For that Washington trip You will want good looking LUGGAGE You will find a complete stock of the kind you will be proud to carry at DAVIE’S James Flower Store “FRESH FLOWERS” WE GROW THEM People who have growing interest accounts with th is bank know the value of saving in their youth DRY CLEANING — LAUNDRY CARPET CLEANING Wellsville Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. PHONE 555 24 N. FASSET ST., WELLSVILLE, N. Y. The Largest Plant in Allegany County 68 THE OWL — 1928 “Do I want a date tonight?” “Call her up and see.” DIAMONDS Porter—“This train goes to Buffalo and points east.” WATCHES D. Meissner— ' “Well, I want to go to Syracuse and I don’t care which way the train points. You Buy in Safety at i Dick Shine—“What is the most dan¬ gerous part of your automobile?” Viv Wilson—“What?” COVILLS Dick—“The nut that holds the steering wheel.” Come in and let us show you the new i Newt Arnold—“Hey, don’t shoot, your gun isn’t loaded.” ELGIN RECTANGULAR Dick Walsh—“Can’t help that, the bird won’t wait.” WRIST WATCHES “Say,” one neighbor asked another $35.00 and $45.00 excitedly, “do you know a fellow down your way with one leg named Wilson?” “I don’t know,” returned the other doubtefully, “what’s the name of the other leg?” Covills Jewelry Store COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HANKS HOPKINS Dolan’s Grocery Quality Merchandise in LUMBER COAL and Chas. Dean Drug Co. Builders Supplies DRUGS, STATIONERY, TOILET ARTICLES, CAMERAS, ! PHOTO SUPPLIES, PROMPT SERVICE CANDY, Etc. WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK THE OWL — 1928 69 GET IT WHERE THEY’VE GOT IT We are Headquarters for All Kinds of AUTO SUPPLIES AND RADIO EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR CROSLEY BANDBOX RADIO SEIBERLING ALL TREAD TIRES AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC WASHERS WELLSVILLE AUTO SUPPLY and RADIO 74 N. Main St., Open Every Evening Until 9 O’Clock Phone 1 -W Wellsville Upholstering Co. Makers of LIVING ROOM FURNITURE and the FAMOUS “LAZY” CHAIRS SEE THEM AT YOUR DEALERS TRY US ONCE and you come back again LONGWELL’S BAKE SHOP 105 NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE 1-R “Baked Goods of the Better Kind” If Our Clothes Don’t Make Good — We Will JOS. LEVEY CLOTHING COMPANY HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES STETSON HATS 70 THE OWL - 1928 F. E. LUNN LUMBER and BUILDERS SUPPLIES OAK FLOORINGS, ROOFINGS, SAND, GRAVEL, CEMENT, WALL BOARDS SASH and DOORS, PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES COAL, COKE and WOOD ATTENTION! Read this, then stop at CRETEKOS ICE CREAM PARLOR for a dish of homemade Ice Cream or a box of Delicious Candy Obeying the Signs Irate Farmer: Hi there! What are you doing up in my cherry tree? Gay intruder: “There’s a notice down there to keep off the grass. Honeymoon Salad The newly married couple stopped for lunch at a hotel where the manager was rather assiduous in his attentions. For the tenth time he sailed up. “And what can I get for you now, sir ?� “Some honeymoon salad, please.” “You have me there, sir,” replied the manager, ’’may I ask what it consists of?” “Just lettuce alone.” Tess Healey—I’ve a dreadful cold in my head. Martha M. Well, that’s something. Mrs. Weir—“Why didn’t you do your out side reading last week.” F. Danaher—“It was too cold.” modern Shoe Repair shop J. A. CONGELLI, Proprietor SHOE LACES and POLISHES SHOES DYED and POLISHED When you have Shoes that need repair¬ ing, don’t forget “Johnny.” 169 N. MAIN ST., WELLSVILLE, N. Y. DR. A. O. SMITH OPTOMETRIST HOURS: 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. Grinding Laboratories PHONE 392 103 N. MAIN ST., WELLSVILLE, N. Y. NECESSITIES ' E NEED a good High School in Wellsville. We have it and every resident of our little city is proud of it. Every good sized town has need of at least one large, first-class Grocery Store. Wellsville has the largest and best FOOD STORE in Southwestern New York. We know that you will find it to your advantage to give us your account. Scoville, Brown Co. ALFRED UNIVERSITY An “A Class” College of Opportunity OFFERS COURSES IN Science Applied Art Liberal Arts Ceramic Engineering Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Law Training Music Agriculture Rural Teacher Tuition is free in the New York State Schools of Clay-Working and Ceramics and of Agriculture. Standards of scholarship are high, expenses are moderate For further information address THE REGISTRAR, ALFRED. N. Y. I 72 _ THE OWL - 1928 1 — COMPLIMENTS OF Empire Gas ana Fuel Co., Ltd. WE MAKE What You Want As You Want It PRICES DO NOT OBLIGATE YOU TO BUY i Gardner Pattern Works INCORPORATED j WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK D. W. WITTER J. W. MILLER Forrest Dassance Merchants Credit Co. OPTOMETRIST Office Flours: 9 to 12; 1 to 5 WELLSVILLE, N. Y. Saturday Evenings: 7 to 8 When there’s something that you need, PHONE 98-M And you’d buy it if you could; Don’t forget—we’re here to help you, 85 MAIN ST., WELLSVILLE, N. Y. If you keep your credit good. He: “Please?” “Tomorrow,” said Miss Myer, “we will j She; “No.” take the life of Loncoln; come to class I He: “Oh, please?” prepared.” She: “No.” He: “Oh please do.” It is an established fact that women i She; “Positively no.” display more backbone than men. j He: “Please, just this one time?” She: “I said No!” Brooks—“What would you call a man ' He: “Aw now! all the other kids are who hid behind a woman’s skirts?” ■ going barefoot.” Peg—“A magician.” THE OWL — 1928 73 Before You Buy Life Insurance Consult W. L. SADLER, Special Agent PHONE 449 20 MADISON ST., WELLSVILLE, N. Y, B. G. BENNETT, General Agent, Rochester, N. Y. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee THE DIVIDEND-PAYING COMPANY OF AMERICA FOUNTAIN of YOUTH HARRY DREVAS, Prop. ANDOVER, NEW YORK During the Summer months we will serve the following Flavors of our delicious Ice Cream. VANILLA STRAWBERRY ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BANANA PINEAPPLE ORANGE-PINEAPPLE FRENCH VANILLA MAPLE WALNUT LEMON PINEAPPLE-PECAN Also we carry a complete line of Mary Lincoln, Schraffts, Durands and Park Tilfords Chocolates and Candies. Special Sundaes, Sodas and Home-Made Candies Best Wishes for Continued Success Future Owls will do well to main¬ tain the high standards set by this issue L. P. GILMORE Frederick Bros. “First Aid to the Hungry” STORES AT 136 MAIN and 68 PINE When you want quality goods and prompt delivery service give us a trial 74 THE OWL — 1928 Cop (to drunk) “Hey there, get on your feet.” Soak—“What, have they come off too?” Charlie Boyd,—“my dog has its tail cut off.” “Well, that must have spoiled his car¬ riage.” Charlie: “No, it didn’t spoil his car¬ riage, but it sure ruined his wagon.” Mail Carrier—“Is this package for you ? The name is obliterated.” Newt Arnold—“Nope, can’t be for me; my name is Arnold. The class composition was on “Kings” and this is what the boy wrote: “The most powerful king on earth is Wor-king; the laziest Shir-king: one of the worst kings is Smo-king; the wit¬ tiest, Jo-king; the quietest, Thin-king; the thirstiest, Drin-king; the slyest Win¬ king; and the noisiest, Tal-king.” FIRE INSURANCE is a good bedfellow So ' s Burglary Provided you’re well “covered”! Are you? WORRYPROOF POLICIES! THE ONLY KIND WE WRITE PHONE 330 Loren S. Dewey 203 EAST PEARL STREET WELLSVILLE, N. Y. Cannon Clothing Company MEN’S AND BOYS CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK Murray’s Tea R oom Meals — Lunches — Sodas JUNE ' S ICE CREAM ONLY MR. J. B. MURRAY NEXT TO GAS OFFICE THE OWL — 1928 75 “ Your Story in Picture Leaves Nothing Untold” Clear-cut, sharp, tone-yielding printing plates and illustration demand careful handling every step of the way. Makeshifts have no place with JOURNAL ENQRAVINQS and ILLUSTRATIONS —A policy justified by results. The plates in this issue were made by Every Step of the Way JOURNAL ENGRWING COMPANY JAMESTOWN « « (llH -• « « NEW YORIO 76 THE OWL — 1928 GOOD ADVICE Send for an R. B. I. Catalog and learn the advantages of attend¬ ing a Business School with a National repu¬ tation. If you are going to business school do not pay money in advance for registration fee or tuition. The time to pay money is when you begin your training. Use your money on yourself until you are ready to start. Rochester Business Institute Rochester, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1863 172 Clinton Avenue South Lunnie: “Where did you get those wonderful eyes?” Barb: “They came with my face.” Magistrate—“Give me the gist of his remarks after you hit him with your auto.” Culprit—“They were gist terrible, sir” Storekeeper: “I don’t like the ring of this half dollar.” E. Ault: “What do you want for fifty cents—a peal of bells?” Maurine: I’ve changed my mind. Jinney Mac—Does this one work any better ? Customer—“Is there any soup on the menu?” Waiter—“There was but I wiped it off.” “Abie, ver are my glasses?” On your nose, fadder.” “Don’t be so indefinite.” Hoover’s Art and Gift Shoppe HEADQUARTERS FOR GIFTS OF CHOICE PARTY SPECIALTIES Greeting Cards for All Occasions 107 NORTH MAIN ST. When in Need of Hardware TRY W. E. Robbins Hardware Phone 119 178 Main St. A GOOD RULE! Insure Where You’re Sure of Good Service! FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT BURGLARY, COMPENSATION AUTOMOBILE, LIABILITY FIDELITY, SURETY, CREDIT THEFT, FORGERY, GLASS STEAM BOILER, AIRCRAFT HANKS Insurance Agency FRED W. GROVES, Agent Tires Tubes VULCANIZING U. S. L. Battery Service G. K. Lampman See Us for Real Service 68 SOUTH MAIN STREET PHONE 135-J COPELAND Dependable Electric Refrigeration KOLSTER ELECTRIC RADIOS BURDICKAS GARAGE DODGE SALES AND SERVICE 40 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK Richardson’s Service Station Kelly Springfield Tires Tubes and Accessories Willard Batteries Ignition Service of All Kinds Jersey Ice Cream Lunches Ice Cold Drinks Rest Rooms A W. M. Folks will refer to you as a regular W. M. if you take out all kinds of Safe Insurance with J.Farnum BrownAgency W. M. stands for Wise Man 78 THE OWL - 1928 “Oh, my clothing store! My clothing store!” “Well, what about it?” “Oh, I sat on a nail, My clothing’s tore, my clothing’s tore.” Our Book Shelf “Outlook”—Seniors “The Vogue”—Peg Kohn “The Smart Set”—Freshmen “The Country Gentleman”—Victor Perkins “Judge”—Mr. Gilmore “Life”—Post Graduates “True Confessions”—Our Teachers “The Youth’s Companion”—Miss Fill¬ more “The Magazine World”—The Owl Staff “Photoplay”—Dramatic Clubs “The War Cry”—Hazel Brooks “Snappy Stories”—Mr. Claire “Scholastic”—Frances Dolan. “The Woman’s Home Companion”— Harold Button “True Stories”—Ed Healey “The Saturday Evening Post”—Lunnie ELMHURST DAIRY, Inc. EAST PEARL STREET GUARDING YOUR HEALTH LIVE BETTER — SPEND LESS USE MORE DAIRY PRODUCTS We are very appreciative of the support given this first year book by our advertisers and, in view of this fact, we sincerely urge all the students to patronize our advertisers. THE OWL STAFF NOTICE: The Owl Staff of 1928-29 would appreci¬ ate a letter from any of the merchants or business men who would like to advertise in the Owl but have not been asked. THE OWL — 1928 79 They Kept A Bank Account As you look around you, you can see the success of a great many men whom you know who had no greater chance than you. They practiced industry and thrift. This is a habit easily and pleasantly acquired. IT S the starting a bank account and settling down to a set purpose. GET your idea fixed on this and call at the bank as soon as convenient. The First Trust Company WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF The Babcock Theatre WHERE “The Pick of the Pictures Play” PHONE 490