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Yearbook Name
Argus 1924
Location
Ottumwa, Iowa
Additional Information
Argus
Volume XVI
Published by the
Class of Mineteen Owenty-four
of
Ottumwa IHigl) School
Ottumwa. 3owa
Han ^ajd he fought a wdd ideal
Foreword
IN
PRESENT-
ING THIS 1924
ARGUS ANNUAL THE
AIM AND MOST SINCERE WISH
OF THE STAFF IS THAT IT BE REPRE-
SENTATIVE OF O. H. S. LIFE AND SPIRIT.
JUDGE IT BY YOUR OWN STANDARDS OF WHAT A
BOOK OF THIS SORT SHOULD BE, BEING LENIENT IN CRITI-
CISM FOR WE CONFESS IT HAS DEFECTS. NEVERTHE-
LESS IF IT FURNISHES BRIEF ENJOYMENT
FOR TODAY AND LASTING PLEASURE
FOR TOMORROW, THEN WE
WILL FEEL REPAID FOR
OUR EARNEST
EFFORTS.
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Dedication
TO the Pioneers who subdued the
wilderness and developed the fer-
tile prairies of Iowa; to their
Successors, our Grandparents, who
continued their work and founded and
established the educational system of
Iowa; and to our Parents and the
People of Ottumwa generally, whose
generosity and desire for our welfare
have made possible our magnificent high
school building occupied for the first
time during our senior year; we, the class
of nineteen hundred and twenty-four of
the Ottumwa High School, in recognition
of our debt to all of them; and as an ex-
pression of our esteem and sincere grati-
tude, respectfully dedicate this annual.
The Staff
Edilor-in-Chief—Helen Heindel
Assistant Editor—Dorothy Lewis
Business Manager—Linus Niemeyer
Assistant Business Manager—Frank Pollard
Circulation Manager—Ralph Adamson
Advertising Manager—Joe Miller
EDITORIAL STAFF
Faculty—Dorothy McElroy
Organizations—Ramona Evans
Boys' Athletics—Charles Field
Girls' Athletics—Grace Irwin
Forensic—Maxine Wiegand
Snapshots—Helen Dean Locke
Jokes—Betty McGraw
COMMITTEES
Senior
Clifford Pendercraft Rosamond Fiedler Jane Hengen Jack Harris
Junior
Vera McElroy Orlee Spilman Ralph Ramsey
Sophomore
Wallace Harper Marion Gilmore Oakley Cheever
Freshmen
Verna Law Samuel Mahon
ART STAFF
Editor—Frances Hardie
Assistants
Hazel Grimsley, Bernice Clabby, Winnie Mahaffey, Dorothy Meagher
John Murray, George Shane, Jack Huey, Wayne Barger
ADVERTISING STAFF
Ruth Lowe, Vera Sterner, Marthanna Baker, John Webber
Philip Hoffman. Robert Ferguson, John Murray
TYPISTS
Betty Keyhoe Lillian Swanson ( Mildred Johnson/
FACULTY ADVISERS --------------
Miss Mary Heindel Mr. M. D. Edwards Miss Hazel Sturtevant
"FHE Staff realizes that this Annual has been made possible only
1 by the consistent help of any number of persons whose names do
not appear here. We take this opportunity to thank them for the
aid so willingly given.
CONTENTS
oe
DIVISION I
Scenes
DIVISION II
Faculty
DIVISION III
Classes
DIVISION IV
Activities
DIVISION V
Athletics
DIVISION VI
J OKES
Ads
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OUR. high school is onejof the most admired and up-
to-date biddings in the city. Constructed at
an enormous cost, with a maximum of thought and
labor, it will always stand as a monument to those
pioneers whose dreams and ideals made it possible.
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PRINTING is a new branch of work for us and we
have found it most interesting. Posters, tick-
ets, and programs of all sorts have been successfully
handled here.
AN always popular place—those of us who meet
here every noon and those who come only on
snowy or rainy days won't soon forget Gus' cheery
"What next?"
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A LTHOUGH this is the first year Mr. Hannum has
•/x been with us, we have learned to love and respect
him.
He has had a very difficult place to fill because of
the great amount of work necessary upon entering
into a new building. He has organized the school most
successfully and has added some new features which
have worked out splendidly.
The Seniors are glad to have had a year under his
guidance.
Mr. Hannum is a graduate of Iowa University
and has had some work at the University of Columbia.
Mr, Frank Douma, B. A.
Hope College, Holland. Michigan.
Assistant Principal.
Geometry.
"He could distinguish and divide
A hair, twixt south and southwest side."
Miss Edna Huston, B. A.
Carthage College; Iowa State University.
English Literature and American Literature.
"She possesses that God given grace
to see the beautiful in all of mankind."
University of Wisconsin.
English Literature, English.
Junior Adviser, Girls' Adviser.
"She holds in fullest measure the gift
of understanding.1'
Lake Forest College; University of Iowa.
American Literature and English.
Senior Class Adviser.
"What shall we say of her?”
Mr. Adolph Johnson, B. A.
Lake Forest; University of Chicago; Iowa State University.
Commercial English and English.
Debate, Swimming, Extemporaneous Speaking, Foot-
ball Assistant. Declamatory Assistant.
“He was in logic a great critic."
Miss Mary Heindel, B. A.
Grinnell College.
English and Journalism.
Argus News, Argus Annual.
“Infinite riches in a little room.”
Miss Marie Schick, B. A.
Iowa Wesleyan, Mt. Pleasant.
English Literature, English.
"Hers can't be wrong whose life is in
the right."
Miss Dorothy Bateman, B. A.. B. O.
Cornell College, Mt. Vernon. Iowa.
Public Speaking, English.
Declamatory, Dramatic Club.
“A very capable critic—a large part
of our Dramatic Club success this
vear is due to her."
Miss Ola Huston, B. A., M. A.
Carthage College. University of Illinois; University of Iowa;
University of Chicago.
History.
"None speak of her but to praise.”
Miss Estelle Jeffrey, B. A.
Monmouth College; University of Chicago.
Civics and Ancient History.
"Charms strike the sight but merit
wins the soul."
Miss Lois King. B. A.
Grinnell College.
U. S. History.
"To say the best of her is not sufficient."
Miss Vesta Irene Gallanar, B. A.
Iowa State Teachers' College, Cedar Falls.
U. S. History and Community Civics.
"The best comes in small packages.”
Mr. Maxwell Edwards, B. A.
Cornell College. Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Simpson College, In-
dianola, Iowa.
Medieval History, Civics and American Literature.
Torch Society, Argus Annual Assistant.
"How does it feel to be only the lesser half?”
Miss Agnes Kittleson. B. A.
Rockford College; Iowa University.
Commercial Civics and Physical Geography.
"She is of the sweetest and the fairest."
Mrs. Grace Aston
Ancient and U. S. History.
"Could swell the soul to rage or
kindle soft desire."
Mr. T. Arlando Baldwin. B. A.
Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa.
Economics and Commercial Geography.
Boys’ Glee Club, Orchestra, Band. Hi Y.
"One may smile, and smile, and be a villain."
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Miss Marie Porter, B. A.
Grinnell College; Columbia University.
Latin.
Latin Club.
"’Tis nobleness to serve.”
Miss Teresa Alys Nye, B. A.
Penn College, Oskaloosa; Iowa State University.
Latin and English.
Latin Club.
"In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her."
Washburn College. Topeka, Kansas; Grinnell College.
French.
French Club, Hi Tri Committee.
"Patience is a plant not known in all gardens.”
Miss Irene Miller, B. S.
Brown University; Kansas City Junior College;
College for Women.
Spanish.
Spanish Club.
"As kind and good as she is fair."
Central
Mr. Harold Cree. B. S.
Drake University; Iowa State College, Ames.
Chemistry and General Science.
“His nature is noble for this world."
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Miss Gertrude Downs, B. A.
Parsons College, Fairfield.
Biology.
"Reproof on her lips, but a smile within her eyes.”
Mr C. E. Alton. B. S. ’
Western Illinois State Teachers’ College; University of
Chicago.
Physics.
Radio Club.
“Knowledge—the wing wherewith we fly to
Heaven.”
Mr. James Avery Bell. B. A.
Maryville College: University of Wyoming; U. S. School of
Military Aeronautics.
Physics.
"Our Liberty Bell."
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Mr. James W. Reed. B. S. A.
Iowa State College, Ames.
Agriculture and General Science.
“He is of a very pleasing disposition.”
Miss Louisa Van Dyke, B. A.
Butler College, University of Michigan; University of Iowa.
Psychology, Rural Education, Methods, School
Management.
Normal Training Club.
“Heart and soul in her work."
Miss Bertha Tindal
Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas; Gregg Normal School,
Chicago.
Typewriting, Shorthand,
“She gives her best to 0. H. S.”
Miss Irma Kerns. B. A. *-
Iowa University.
Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic. i
Hi Tri Committee.
“One of the reasons for the popularity of type-
writing."
Mr. Edward Tiede, B. S.
Iowa Wesleyan. Mt. Pleasant; Iowa University.
Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Algebra.
Assistant Athletic Coach.
"1 would make -.-eason my guide.”
Mr. Sidney Couch, B. A.
Iowa State University.
Commercial Law and Bookkeeping.
Pep Club, Junior Hi Y.
“'Tis said he has broken many a fair heart."
Miss Eleanor Pearson, B. S.
Iowa State College, Ames.
Sewing.
Home Economics Club.
"Patience and to spare.”
Miss Nona Jordan, B. A. and B. S.
Drake University.
Physiology and Sewing.
Home Economics Club.
"Silence is the perfect herald of joy.”
HI
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Miss Clare Kasischke, B. S.
Iowa State College, Ames; Colorado State College.
Cooking.
Home Economics
"Since Eve
dinner."
Club.
ate the apple much depends
Earl L. Caves
Mr.
Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin.; Stout Institute,
Printing and Electricity.
“Beware the fury of a patient man."
Mr. Frank Kennon, B. E.
Iowa University.
Manual Training, Shop Work.
"His silence bears deep thought."
Mr. Glenn H. Osborne
Iowa State University.
Manual Training, Advanced Wood Work and Mechan-
ical Drawing.
“When he speaks the very air is still."
Mrs. Metta Archer, B. A. and M. A.
Western College for Women, Oxford, Ohio; University of
Illinois.
“So sweet, so gentle, so kind."
Miss Cleva Carson
Tabor College, Tabor Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory.
Supervisor of Music.
All Girls' Glee Clubs, Chorus.
"What makes the heart so light as music? '
Miss Hazel Sturtevant
University of Wisconsin; Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago.
Drawing. Normal Training Drawing.
Art Club.
"She moves a goddess; she looks a queen.
Mr. George Yount
Gymnasium.
Athletic Coach.
“Much credit is due Coach Yount for his
efforts in making Ottumwa High
banner teams.”
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Miss Laura Maude Norris
Iowa State Teachers’ College.
Physical Education.
"O" Club.
"A real inspiration for girls who try to keep
themselves physically fit."
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Miss Irene Connoran, B. A.
Simpson College. Indianola; Francis Shimer School for Girls.
Ml. Carroll, Illinois; University of Wisconsin; Lombard
College, Galesburg.
Physical Education, Swimming.
Shark Club, “O” Club.
"Pleasure and action make the hours seem short."
Miss Ci.ara Springer
O. H. S.
"The cheerful guardian of the records.”
Miss Mildred Jones
O. H. S.
"Her sunny smile relieves the Freshmen of their
fear.
Mr. V. A. Heleenstien. B. S. in S. S.
Des Moines College; State University of Iowa.
Commercial Arithmetic and Commercial Geography.
Political Geography and Psychology.
"A prince there was.”
Mr. J. A. Mowers
Stout Institute, Menoraanie, Wisconsin.
Printing and Electricity.
"A shiek to be sure.”
Mr. Louis Kilzer, B. A.
Nebraska State Normal College; Parson’s College, Fairfield.
Algebra.
"A gentleman and a scholar."
ARTHUR HICKEY
by Jove
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President—Hubert Wilcox
\ ice-president—Rayner Harper
Secretary—Kennett Smith
Treasurer—Ralph Adamson
Idistorian—Hazel Hervey
PARTICIPANTS IN
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
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Valedictorian—Helen Heindel
Salutatarian—Samuel Bookin
Chosen by Class—Robert Kreiner
Chosen by Faculty-—Ralph Adamson
Reading—Betty McGraw
Vocal Solo—Norma Blish
Violin Solo—Ovid Lewis
Vocal Solo—Clair Stockberger
EMBLEMS
Flower—Sunburst Rose
Colors—Rose and Silver
Motto: "Build for character and not for fame."
YELL
Hippity! Hoppity! Zippity! Zoom!
Bingity! Bangity! Bingity! Boom!
We are coming! Hear us roar!
Nineteen hundred and twenty-four!
Baccalaureate Sermon—June i. Commencement Exercises—June 5.
J unior-Senior Reception—May 29
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Class Song
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Come Ottumwa High School Students
All praise give forth;
Sacred memories will attend thee
All down life's course;
Praise the class of pep and ginger
And in every sport the winner
Never late to class or dinner
All praise give forth.
II.
Faculty we know you'll miss us
Our teachers dear
For our place there'll none be f illing
Class of '24.
In the class our minds were working
Though some others might be shirking
Now for life and duty hoping
All through this life
III.
Fare you well, friendly Juniors
of 0. H. S.,
We Irate to leave to you problems
For at answers you guess
Now the wits of the school are leaving
And your chests with tears are heaving
And the loss you must be grieving
Of Senior Friends.
—Words by Icel Marts, '24
—To the tune of “All Through the Night."
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Hubert Wilcox
Glee Club 1; Hi Y 3-4; Football 3-4; Track
1-2-3-4; Cross Country 3-4; Wrestling 2-3-4;
Pep Club 3-4, President 4; Class President 4.
Skcet’s versatility is demonstrated by
his pedigree, his popularity by his
friends, his athletic ability by his re-
wards. He is bound for success in what-
ever he undertakes.
Rayner Harper
Junior Hi Y 2, President 2; Hi Y 3-4, Sec. 4;
Torch 3-4, President 4; Class Vice President 3-4;
Student Council 3-4; .Argus News 3; French Club
3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Librarian 4; Basket Ball 4.
Rayenr, our collar ad, has been very
prominent in all activities. He has a
special fondness for good grades.
Kennett Smith
Junior High Glee Club 1; Pep Club 3-4; Hi Y
2-3-4; Treas. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Argus News 4;
Class Secretary 4.
Kennett is a mighty reliable fellow, but
you never hear him say a word about
himself or his accomplishments.
Ralph Adamson
Football 3-4; Wrestling 2-3-4, Captain 4; All
State 3; Student Council 4; Hi Y 4; Pep Club 4;
School Court 4; Argus Annual 4; Class Treasur-
er 4.
We are proud of Chuck. His four years
here have been spent in the true O. H. S.
spirit and we wish him much success.
Hazel Hervey
Glee Club .1-2, President 2; Class Treasurer 1;
Class Secretary 2; Clio 1-2, President 2; Pep
Club 3-4; French Club 2-3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4;
Student Council 3, Secretary 3; Declamatory
Contest 3; School Court 4; Librarian 2; Class
Historian 4.
We shall remember Hazel as our little
orator. Her work in school activities
has made her a credit to the 24's.
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Harold Aber
Junior High Glee Club 1; Opera Chorus 3-4;
Hi Y 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Argus News 4.
Harold is a good pal and student. One
who is popular with both boys and girl .
Frances Alexander
Frances, always a loyal booster for O.
H. S., leaves a record of faithful service
behind her.
Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Second Girls Glee Club 2;
Opera Chorus 4; Hi Tri 3.
Natalie is one of the hardest workers
for O. H. S. Whatever she undertakes
to accomplish will be accomplished.
Thelma Allman
A quiet, unobtrusive girl is Thelma, but
when people discover her they will find
her winsome ways much to their liking.
Vera Anthony
Glee Club 1; Girls' Reserve 1-2; Hi Tri 3.
Sincere in all she docs, Vera is a worthy
classmate.
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Corinne Bailey
Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
French Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 4; Latin Chib
4; Pep Club 4; Girls’ Basket Ball 3.
Corinne is the girl with big blue eyes
and curly hair. Such a cheerful, sym-
pathetic, helpful good sport is this little
girl that we can’t help loving her.
Pianist for Glee Clubs and Opera Chorus 1-2-
Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4.
Judging by what we have heard of
Lillian’s playing she will certainly be
famous in the musical world some
day.
Marthanna Baker
Dramatic Club 3-4; Annual 4; Argus
Pep Club 3-4; French Club 2-3.
Have you seen Marthanna dance?
is as successful in her school work as in
her dancing. Her devoted friends in
0. H. S. will never forget her.
News
She
Milo Bar mash
A very effective debater in class
dark-haired young gentleman.
world envies your line of talk, Milo.
is this
The
Sam Barmash
No one can get ahead of Sam, he’s too
quick. Oh that all would-be scholars
had his ability.
Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Pep Club 3-4; O. H. S. Basket Ball 1-2-3, Cap-
tain 3; Southeastern Champions 3: Captain
Inter-Class Basket Ball 4: O Club 4. President
4; Shark Club 4.
Ruth, as you can see by her list of
activities is an all-around athletic girl, a
' good sport and a warm friend.
Mildred Bennett
Completed Course in 3 years. Spanish Club
2-3-4; French Club 4; Hi Tri 3-4; Philo 3; Third
Girls’ Glee Club 2; Second Girls’ 3; Opera
Chorus 4.
Here’s to our Math, shark. Mildred is
a loyal student of 0. H. S.
Everett Bibb
Basket Ball 3; Football 3-4; Glee Club 1; Or-
chestra 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4.
Everett and his horn arc a large factor
in the success of the band. \\ hat will
they do without him at the games next
semester?
Clara Bines
Clio 1-2; Basket Ball 1-2; Spanish Club 2-3;
Philo 3; Hi Tri 3-4; Argus News 4.
Clara is our blackeyed Susan, whose
cheerful manner and peppy ways will be
missed next year.
, Milford Bird
Some one said, “Here is a friend
depend on." He was evidently t
ing of Milford when he said it.
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Samuel Bookin
Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2; Torch
Salutatorian.
Sam is very quiet, but he seems inter-
esting. We wish we might have known
him better.
Milford Brody
They say he was fast in the game called
basket ball; yea, fast as the wind.
T h el m a Brig ht < A
Librarian 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-3; Hi Tri
Treasurer 3-4.
Thelma is a quiet girl but in spite of her
demureness she has a smile for all.
Bernadine Bowne
Librarian 2-3; Pep Club 4; French Club
Dramatic Club 4.
Valuable gifts are often wrapped in
small packages. Bernadine is one of
the smallest girls in our class. We
think she’s a valuable gift, too.
Norma Blisii
0. H. S. 1; Central High, Minneapolis 2-3;
Art Institute, Chicago 4; O. H. S. 5; Basket Ball
1; Glee Club 1-4; Dramatic Club 5; Pep Club 5;
Treasurer 5; French Club 5; Opera Chorus 5.’
If we had eleven more like her we’d
have a dozen stars. What more need be
said?
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No laugh so gay, no heart so
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Emerson Brooks
High School, Columbia, Missouri 1-2; Boys’ Glee
Club 3-4; Opera Chorus 3; Hi Y 3-4; Student
Council 4, President 4.
Emerson is a true gentleman; kind,
pleasant, thoughtful, and considerate
of all. We like him.
Mary Louise Brown
Clio 1; Librarian 2; French Club 2-3; Pep Club
3-4; Argus News 4.
Vivacious, smiling, and friendly is Mary
Louise.
true!
Lester Butler-
with Rayner in his position as
an Arrow Collar ad, a real ’24, and a
loyal O. H. S. Booster.
Cecil Canfield
Track 3-4; Basket Ball 4.
Who dares say but that he will be a
brilliant physicist some day; one who
knows every law of motion?
Esther Cary
Clio 2; Spanish Club 2-3: Second Girls’ Glee
Club 2-3; First Girls’ Glee Club 4; Opera Chorus
4; Hi Tri 3-4, President 4.
Indeed small things arc often very pow-
erful, for instance; a match. Esther
isn’t a match, but she surely lights up
the hearts of her crowds of friends.
a good singer
hope she will
hearts as she
lose
We
4; Second Girls’
Florence Carlson
Second Girls’ Glee Club 1-2; First Girls’ 3-4-
Spanish Club 2; Basket Ball 1-2; Normal Train-
ing Club 3-4; Hi Tri 3-4; Opera Chorus 4; Outing
Club 4.
Florence proves that all good '24’s don’t
come from the north side. She is one of
our south side athletes.
V IOLA
First Girls’ Glee Club
Third Girls’ 1; Orchestra
Ottumwa High will
when Viola leaves.
sing her way into other
has into ours.
Don Cecconi
Class Track 2; O. H. S. Track 3-4; Basket Bali 4.
Once upon a time—but why all the
introduction? It’s Don, our red-haired
track and basket ball star
Paul Celania
unior High Glee Club 1; Football 1-3.
We have always been lucky to have
Paul on the “Eats” committee for our
various class parties—just as lucky to
have him in our class.
Ceora Chance
Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Normal Training Club 3-4;
Hi Tri 3-4.
Ceora is a good-natured loyal ’24. We
know from her record here that she will
have a worth-while life.
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Club
Lucille Clair
Spanish Club 2; Opera Chorus 4; Glee ____
1-2-3-4; First Girls’ Glee Club 2-3-4; Normal
Training Club 3-4, President 3; Hi Tri 2-3-4.
Lucille, herself, is as sweet and pretty
as her voice—and that's saying a lot.
Edwin Clark
ltd win never makes much of a distur-
bance but he’ll get there just the same.
Packwood High School 1-2; Spanish Club 4.
Since she has so little to say, we in turn
must follow. Big talk does not make
big people.
Kenneth Coate
Spanish Club 3; Wrestling 3; Glee Club 1-4.
Kenneth is one of our enthusiastic radio
fans. “There’s music in the air" seems
to cast its influence over him.
Bessie Coffman
Bessie is a star in Miss Carson’s glee
clubs and choruses. She always finds
lime to help a friend, even with English
Literature.
Orville Coffman
Coffey is one of our peppiest. He al-
ways lends a hand and generally throws
in a joke. We feel his ability in track
and basket ball should be mentioned.
Robert Cornelison
Completed course in 3 years. Junior Hi Y 1-2-
Hi Y 3.
Robert does not operate a publicity
bureau. He does not need it. He has
many friends as is to be expected, and
his pleasant ways make him a popular
fellow.
Roger Cornelison
Basket Ball 2-3-4; Hi Y 4; Missouri Military
Academy 2; Wrestling 3; Track 1-2-4.
Although he didn't always get to play
on the first team, Hodge was there when
he was wanted and always gave his best
for O. H. S.
Genevieve Crady
“As fair as the fairest,’’ should be your
motto, Genevieve-although it is known
that you are too modest to admit it.
John Davies
Radio Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 3; Swimming
Team 4.
XYZ tells us that John is a real “radio
bug.” May his success in life be as
great as his achievements toward science.
Mildred Davis
This light bobbed haired butterfly with
a smile and a joke keeps her little world
whirling among the planets of O. H. S.
Hazel Dawson
Normal Training Club 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 1;
Second Girls’ 2-3; Spanish Club 2-3, Treasurer
3; Hi Tri 3; Outing Club 4.
Hazel is persistent and earnest in all
she attempts. We are sure she will
meet with success in life.
LeRoy Denefe
Orchestra 1; Debate 3-4.
In debating Le Roy is one of our stars.
Lucky is the school to which he goes
next year, especially if he goes in for
debate.
Cullen Denny
Spanish Club 2-3.
Cullen is going to be an architect. If
you want to be sure of a good job when
you build your house apply to him, for
he is thorough in all he does.
Wilbur Dimmitt
We hope Wilbur has enjoyed his days
at O. II. S. as much as we have enjoyed
having him for a classmate.
Arden Edwards
Glee Club 1-2; Opera Chorus 4.
We think Arden’s voice will be his
fortune. He is one of the finest singers
O. H. S. has.
Dorothy Eigenmann
Girls’ Basketball 1; Ukulele Club 1; Clio 1-2;
Glee Club 1-2; Opera Chorus 3-4; French Club
2-3; Hi Tri 4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4.
Mildred Eigenmann
Third Girls' Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club
2; First Girls’ 3-4; Hi Tri 4; French Club 3;
Opera Chorus 3-4; Clio 1-2.
A violet by the mossy stone is Mildred.
She does not seek for publicity, but her
friends know her well and are glad of it.
What are those sweet sounds?
there’s music in the air—it’s
playing her violin.
Indeed,
Dorothy
Alice Dornsife
Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Glee Club 3; Opera Chorus 4;
Hi Tri 4; Librarian 3-4.
“Doesn’t she have curly hair and spark-
ling eyes?’’ exclaim those who don’t
know her, while Alice’s friends unani-
mously declare that she’s a peach of a
girl.
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Janet Dowden
Second Girls’ Glee Club 1; First Girls’ 2-3-4;
Normal Training Club 2-3-4; Art Club 4.
Janet, our peppy, artistic school-mate,
will long be remembered by all.
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Clyde Elder
Clyde has an aim to get somewhere in
life. You can tell that by his eyes can’t
you? He would be popular with the
ladies and successful with his life.
Here's luckto him.
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Hazel Ellis
Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Opera Chorus 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-4.
An active participant in musical affairs,
a girl of true ability and a sincere friend ;
these gifts belong to Hazel.
Mary Lucille Emery
Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
French Club 2-3-4; Spanish Club 4; Girls’
Basket Ball 3: Pep Club 4.
Mary L. is the pretty girl whose smile
is an everlasting-joy. She leaves a host
of friends at 0. H. S.
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Ramona Evans
Third Girls' Glee Club 2; Girls’ Reserves 1-2;
Hi Tri 3; Argus News 4; Annual 4; French Club
3-4, President 4; Dramatic Club 4; Pep Club 4;
Opera Chorus 3-4; Librarian 4; Torch 4.
Ramona is our sweet little lady with a
bright smile. She is always Johnny-on-
the-spot for having a good time and a
lot of fun.
Robert Fair
Junior Hi Y 1-2; Hi Y 4; Basketball 4; Band 4;
Orchestra 4.
Among the popular fellows of 0. H. S.
Bob holds a prominent position. If he
can smile his way through life as he has
through 0. H. S., there will be a rich
reward at the end.
Joe Ferguson
Junior High Glee Club 1; Basketball 1-2-3-
Class Basket Ball 1-2-3; Football 2-3-4.
Joe, that handsome chap, is well-known
and thought of by all 0. H. S. students.
Besides being a football and basketball
shark, he is quite successful as a shiek.
Rosamond Fiedler
Clio 1; Librarian 2; Argus News 3; Annual 4;
Torch 3-4, Vice President 4; French Club 2-3-4;
Pep Club 3-4.
Rosy is always ready with a piece of wit
on the end of her tongue; she keeps
those about her in uproarious laughter,
and she can dance too.
Charles Field
Marengo High School 1; Dramatic Club 2-3-4;
Opera Chorus 3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4; Band 2-3-4;
Football 3-4; Glee Club 4; Junior Hi Y 2; Hi Y
3-4; Annual 4; Torch 4.
Chuck with his merry laugh is our
daily “blue cure.’’ School won’t seem
the same without him.
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Mary Elizabeth Field %
Chorus 1; Clio 1; French Club 2-3; Philo 3;
Hi-Tri 3-4; Opera Chorus 4.
Elizabeth is one of those happy
blondes whose many virtues give
place in the friendship of all.
sweet
her a
Frances Flaherty
Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club
Chorus 3-4; French Club 3-4; Hi Tri 4.
Frances is that demure girl with the
pleasant voice which is never wasted.
3; Opera
Lee Franklin
Wrestling 3-4; All state Champion 3; Football
4; Hi Y 4; Torch 4.
We arc proud of Lee for several reasons;
one is his wonderful ability as a wrestler.
Elmer Freed
A good fellow, well liked, and always
willing to do his share.
Walter Forsythe
Football 4; Wrestling 4; Track 2-4; Argus News 4.
And what of Walter? Well, just ask
somebody who had to play against him.
and you’ll discover that he is as persis-
tent as he looks.
Everett Foxx
Although he is not so well known Ever-
ett has been one of our best-liked class-
men. He is a strong supporter of the
old adage which goes “Be seen and not
heard.”
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Virginia Fullmer -J r
Clio 1-2, Secretary 2; French Club 2-3; Second
Girls’ Glee Club 2, President 2; Opera Chorus
3-4; Argus News 4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4.
Demure and sweet—two of woman’s
fairest qualities—and Virginia possesses
both.
Mary Louise Gage ,.- -\
Glee Club 1; Philo 3; Hi Tri 2-3-4. 1 ?
Mary Louise is a good pal a'fttl friend
always ready to do a good turn for
anyone.
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Delta Galpin
Junior High Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ Glee
Club 2; Girls’ Reserve 1-2; Hi Tri 3; Spanish
Club 2-3.
Quiet and unobtrusive, Delta has con-
cealed her fine qualities under a dignified
exterior.
Lester Gardner
Our best way to describe this fellow is to
say that he is one of the real students
that made up the class of ’24.
Alice Gharrett
Girls' Reserves 1-2; Hi Tri 3.
Those of us who know Alice know that,
throughout her four years here she has
been amiable, ever ready to help and a
sincere friend.
Gladys Giltner
Completed course in 3 years. Glee Club 1-2-3 ;
Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Hi Tri 3; French Club 4.
We don’t see how the orchestra wil get
along without Gladys. They will have
a long search to find her equal.
Marvin Gookin \ ‘
Class Track 1-2; O. H. S. Track 1-2-3; Class
Basketball 1-2; O. H. S. Basketball 1-2-3-4;
Football 1-2-3-4.
Marvin is a versatile athlete, having
gone out for three sports; football, bas-
ketball and track.
more of
line.
e expect to hear
him, especially in the athletic
Edith Goudy
1; Chorus 1-2; Second Girls’ Glee
Basket Ball . . . .... ____ ____
Club 3-4; Opera Chorus 4; Hi Tri 4; Normal
Training Club 3-4, Secretary 4.
Edith’s ultimate ambition is to be a
teacher in a school of forty children. If
they appreciate her as we have, she will
not be a teacher in vain.
Clio 1-2; Glee Club 2; Librarian 2^^TTench
Club 3-4.
Quiet and persevering, Helen always
shows up well at exam time. We wish
her success.
Abraham Greenberg
Abraham has furnished much amuse-
ment for us in our class rooms. May he
enjoy himself in later life as he has in
O. H. S.
Katherine Greenman
Lake View High School, Chicago 1-2; Hi Tri 3;
French Club 3-4; Latin Club 4.
A French and Latin shark is Katherine,
but she also has rare ability in every
line.
Helen Grey
Harlowton, Montana High School 1; East Moline
High School 2; Third Girls’ Glee Chib 3; Hi Tri
3; Opera Chorus 4; Basket Ball 4.
Helen has attended three high schools.
We are glad she decided to be with us
her last two years.
Edward Grier
Spanish Club 2; Radio Club 2-3.
Ed carries a permanent smile on his face,
wherever Ed goes the smile goes. O.
H. S. will miss you both, Ed.
Leo Griffin
Leo has not been with us as long as
some but his’ services to O. H. S. are
recognized through his loyal support
and good fellowship.
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Nellie Griffoien \
Eddyville High School 1-2; Normal Training
Club 3-4; Outing Club 4.
Nellie has only been here two years, but
we hope that she has learned to like us
in that time, as well as we like her.
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Hazel Grimsley' • >
Girls’ Reserves 2; Hi Tri 3-4; Philo 3; Glee Club
1; Argus News 3; Art Club 4; Opera Chorus -I;
Normal Training Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 4;
Argus Annual 4.
Do you want, something done artistical-
ly? Ask Hazel. She can add a clever
touch to the most prosaic work; and is
the kind of girl one likes to ask to do
things as she is so willing.
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Rozella Hamilton
Bloomfield High School 1-2; Normal Training
Club 3-4.
Although Rozella has not been with us
as long as others have, we feel wc
might claim her as our own. She is an
N. T. C. girl of great ability.
Call a Hand
A girl of cheerful yesterdays and pro-
mising tomorrows.
Helen Hand
Librarian 1 ; Clio 2; Spanish Club 3; Third Girls’
Glee Club 2; Second Girls’ 3: Mixed Chorus.3:
Opera Chorus 3; Outing Club 4.
When Helen leaves O. H. S. her friends
will miss a jolly good pal. She is full
of fun, and brings sunshine wherever
she goes.
Frances Hardie
Girls’ Chorus 1; Librarian 2-3; Radio Club 2-3;
Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 3-4;
Argus Annual 4; Art Club 4; French Club 3;
Hi Tri 4: Torch 4.
We all know Fran will be a success, and
we believe that she will bring fame to
O. H. S.
Dorothy Harmon
Junior High School Glee Club 1; Clio 1; French
Club 3-4.
Sincere and deeply thoughtful is this
friend of ours.
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Harry Healey
If you see a group of happy laughing
people in the hall, Chris is bound to be
among them. He has a pleasing per-
sonality; everyone thinks the world of
him.
Chorus 1: Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera
Chorus 3; First Girls’ 4; Argus News 1-3-4,
Editor-in-chief 3; French Club 4; Torch 3-4,
Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 4; Student Council
4; Pep Club 4; Librarian 4; Argus Annual 4;
Editor-in-chief 4; Valedictorian 4.
Helen is brimful of pep, always ready for
a good time, and yet is as excellent a
student as O. H. S. could wish for.
Jane Hengen
Just Jane Hengen, that’s all the eulogy
she needs or cares for. Entering whole-
heartedly into everything she under-
takes she has made herself an essential
factor in the success of the ’24’s.
Helen
H ein DEL
Art Club 4;
Third Girls'
Hi Tri 4.
Latin Club 4; Opera Chorus 4;
Glee Club 2; Argus Annual 4;
Jack Harris
Class President. 3; Student Council 3-4, President
4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Vice President 3; French
Club 3-4, Vice President 4; Pep Club 3-4; Argus
News 3-4; Business Manager 3; Annual 4; Debate
3; Football 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Junior Hi Y 2-
Hi Y 3-4; Torch 4.
Jack is one of those favored persons with
a natural Irwin Cobb flow of wit which
always makes him the life of any crowd.
But he also has a brain which is a regular
encyclopedia of miscellaneous know-
ledge.
Betty Haw
Argus Annual 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Clio 1-2'f'Class
Historian 3; Librarian 2-3; French Class 2-3;
Student Council 3; Pep Club 3-4; Argus News 4.
We promise not to forget Betty’s spark-
ling brown eyes and merry giggle—a
school booster and a good student.
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Football 2-3-4; Debate 2-3-4; Basketball 2-^.
And as he spoke, his words beat down
the mighty defenses of his opponents
and of course the judges decided in our
favor. Bernard's verbalistic ability is
one of 0. H. S.’s greatest assets.
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Mabel Hill
Girls’ Declamatory 2-3; Normal Training Club
2-3-4, President 4.
Mabel is one of those substantial girls
on whom you can depend to do any-
thing and do it well. She is sure to be
a fine teacher.
Minnie Howells
Girls' Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Second Girls' Glee
Club 2; First Girls’ 3-4; Opera Chorus 3-4.
One, if not the greatest asset 0. H. S.
has, is her pretty girls. We dare to
class Minnie among them. Beware her
smiles.
Irene Huston
Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Spanish Club 1-2-3-4; Philo 3.
Actions tell what words do not, in the
case of Irene.
Grace Irwin
Clio 1; Spanish Club 2; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4;
O. H. S. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Southern Iowa
Champions 3; 0 Club 4; Shark Club 4; Second
Assistant in Swimming 4; Outing Club 4; Argus
Annual 4.
Grace is a good scout, an all around
athletic girl, the sort you can depend
on to do everything as it should be done.
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Reynold Jepson
When the ’24’s leave, O. H. S. will lose
a fine student, as Reynold excells in his
studies and is the kind of boy of whom
a school is always proud.
Harold Johnson
Among the members that lent their
presence to make the class of ’24 the
peppiest in the high school is Harold.
His hobby is civics.
Mildred Johnson
Argus Annual 4; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Reserv 2.
There are other things in life at O. H. S.
besides books. If you should talk to
Mildred you would wonder where she
finds time to study about all of them,
but she does.
Paul Johnson
Football 4; Wrestling 4.
Paul is. another of our good looking
friends. We are proud of him.
Lloyd Kalen
Lloyd is just an ordinary boy, a good
friend and pal. Nothing but good can
be said of him.
Jeanette Kearns
French Club 2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4; Normal
Training Club 3-4.
We certainly are envious of the person
who will be lucky enough to employ
Jeanette. She will make a splendid
teacher.
Mary Keefe
Everyone knows this mischievous ray of
sunshine. Her cheery laugh will be
missed by all.
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Ruth Kelsey
Some day, some one will say, "There
is Miss Kelsey. Why she's one of the
best known teachers in our part of the
state." Ruth has been one of Miss
Van Dyke’s best for three years now.
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Elizabeth Keyhoe (z-
French Club 3-4; Argus News 1-2-4; Annual
1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4.
A little bit of sunshine, a valuable
friend, a persistent student—what more
could be said about Betty?
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Frederick Kidd
Glee Club 1; Junior Hi Y 2.
Freddie's size doesn’t indicate his
ability to make himself and others
enjoy life.
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he is
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not indicate the
at
of
miss
wins
Hedrick
O. H. S.
Ina
whose quiet sympathetic manner
your heart.
Ina Kincaid
is the bobbed flaxon-haired
Kling
0 Club 4; Glee Club
Dorothy
Basketball 1-2-3-4;
4;
Clarence Kielkopf
Football 4; Wrestling 4; Band
Track 4.
Clarence began his career
but
are
one
Orchestra
the ’24’s and indeed all
mighty lucky to have had him for
year.
James Kirkpatrick
James is not so well known, but
mighty fine boy and is sure to make
success of himself.
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Class
1-2-3; Clio 1-2; Philo 3.
Dorothy’s hair does
usual temper, but rather a generous sup-
ply of pep and good will.
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Walter Krafka
Not so well known, but a friend to
those who do know him.
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Robert Kriener
Class President 2; Treasurer 3; Student Council
2; Argus News 2-3; Argus Annual 2; Debate
2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Declamatory 3-4
Extemporaneous Speaking 2-3-4; Yell Leader 4;
Pep Club 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4;
Junior Hi Y 2-3; Hi Y 4; Torch 4.
Bob is a man of many parts as his list of
activities shows. 0. H. S. will miss
him when he goes.
Leon Lane
Opera Chorus 3; Football 3-4;
Class Basketball 2-3-4; French
Basketball 2'-3-4:
Club 3-4. •, ’ i
It was once said that grass never grew ' >.
on a busy street. We think that applies
to Leon.
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Leora La Pointe
Girls’ Chorus 1; Third Girls' Glee Club 2: Girls'
Reserve 2, Vice President 2; Second Girls’ 3;
Opera Chorus 3-4; Hi Tri 3; Normal Training
Club 3-4; First Girls' 4.
You can see by Leora’s list of activities
that she has been active in musical
lines. We arc sure she will be successful
in life if she does everything as well as
she sings.
Madeline La wrenci-:
Girls’ Basketball 3; French Club 3-4 ; Pep Club 4;
Spanish Club 4; Argus News 4; Kingman High
School first semester.
What’s the crowd? Fire? No, Made-
line with her admirers. But who i
wouldn’t admire our fluffy haired blond
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Edwin Lemberger
It takes every kind of student to make
a good school; we arc only to keep the
world in motion by its state of cquili-
brum. Edwin helps to keep our school
up-to-date.
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Dorothy Lewis
Class Secretary 3; Librarian 2-4; Pep Club 3-4-
French Club 2-3; Student Council 4; School
Court 3; Argus News 4; Editor-in-chicf 4-
Annual 4.
Very quiet, very sweet, very studious,
with a realization of the value of dignity
and poise—that’s Dorothy.
Harold Lewis
Harold is a student. Beneath his un-
assuming disposition there is a well cf
wisdom.
Ovid Lewis
Orchestra 1-2; Argus News 4.
Ovid’s ambition is to be a second Kreis-
ler and we believe that he is well along
the road.
Carl Lindberg
Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Mixed
Chorus 3-4; Radio Club 2-3; Track 3-4; Football
4; Wrestling 4.
Carl has improved our school by his
outlook on the welfare of his neighbors;
another loyal ’24.
Helen Dean Locke
Third Girls' Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ 2; Chores
3-4; Basketball 1-2; Argus Annual 4.
That streak of blue was Helen Dean in
her Buick. We know she is an all
around girl and are glad of it.
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Gordon Lyon
Gordon is not as fierce as his name
insinuates, but he goes at chemistry
with the determination to devour it.
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Cheerful and helpful, Nelda would be
a credit to any class.
Chauncey Mahaffey
Chauncy is going to be president of a
railroad some day and ride in a private
car.
Garnett Majors
Normal Training Club 3-4.
“Still waters run deep.” Garnett is
quiet, but she does a lot of thinking.
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Clio 1-2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Third Girls' Glee Club
1; Second Girls’ 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera
Chorus 4; Sketch Club 1: Philo 3; Librarian 2-3;
Physics Assistant 4.
Icel is evidently interested in some-
thing outside of school, maybe it's a
Ford Coupe.
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Little Six
S.’s most loyal students.
2-4; Spanish
descrip-
C
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splendid
athletic,
one of
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and recite when every one is
No one can be blue around
Earnest Mathew
Argus News 4.
Someone has whispered to
Earnest is going to make a
editorial writer.
Clarence Matheney
Football 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4;
Champions 3.
Here is another curly-headed, ;
heart-breaker, who has been
O. H. ~ '
Anita Mather
I; Philo 2; Basketball 2 1,
Normal Training Club 2-3; Shark
Glee Club
Club 2-3;
Club 4; Outing Club 4.
She of the shingled locks and snappy
brown eyes; Anita's pep and enthusiasm
are contagious.
Aaron Melick
The ideal student is a fitting
tion for Aaron. You can depend on him
to stand
thinking.
Aaron.
Francis Menge
O. H. S. 1-2-4; East Des Moines 3; Boone High
4 (one semester).
We are sorry that Francis couldn't spend
all four years with us, but we are glad he
could be here to be graduated.
Thelma Metcalf
Glee Club 1; Clio 2; Hi Tri 3: Outing Club 4.
Thelma is a hard worker, thoughtful
and earnest. Her friendship is sincere
at all times.
Francis Minor
Very quiet, but Francis has a peculiar
way of knowing just what the teacher
wants when she asks him for an answer.
Vera Moon
Vera has spent her four years in pre-
paring to be a teacher. With this
foundation and her personality we know
she will succeed.
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Ethel Murphy
Third Girls' Glee Club 1; Second Girls’ 2, Presi-
dent 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 3; First
Girls' 4; Spanish Club 4: Argt s News 4.
Ethel is a splendid student. You have
to know her to appreciate her natural
tendency for acquiring knowledge.
Ralph Myers
Those who know Ralph in Math, classes
wonder how he docs it, for in mathemat-
ical lints he is a wonder.
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Mary McAloon
Spanish Club 2; Debate 3; Normal Training
0-4.
We’ve had a tip that Mary does splendid
work in a certain class and that she is
w'cll on the way toward being a success-
ful teacher.
Juanita McCarty
Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Second Girls' 2- First
Girls’ 3; Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Hi Tri -I.
Tall, fair, slender, smiling—that's Juan-
ita as we know her.
Harold McCormick
If Grubby lives up to his name he will
be a great singer some day, but whether
he does or not, we know that he will be
successful in anything he undertakes.
Walter McCullough
Hi Y 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Argus News 4,
Business Manager 4.
Industrious, persevering—these quali-
ties describe Waller, our good looking
friend.
Clarence McDavitt
One thing that will never worry Clar-
ence is physics. Having made a success
in physics it is easy to make a success in
every undertaking. We know' that he
will be successful.
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Dorothy McElroy
Argus News 1-2-3; Argus Annual 4; French Club
2-4; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4; Student Council 3;
Glee Club 1-2; Librarian 1-2-3-4.
Perhaps one of. the hardest working
members of the Student Council. May
she always enter into the spirit of her
work as she has at O. II. S.
Thomas McGowan
Wrestling 2; Football 2-4.
Thomas made the life of O. H. S. more
sunny and bright by his Irish sense of
good humour.
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Mary Elizabeth McGraw
Clio 1-2; Chorus 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Librarian 2-4; Pep Club 3-4, Vice President 4;
French Club 1-2-3-4; Argus News 4; Annual 4;
Torch 4.
Popular, a good speaker, good sport,
and good gloom destroyer—judging
from her high school career a promising
future is before her.
Harry McNeil
Everybody has a good word for Harry.
He is industrious, persevering, and loyal
to his friends. We wish him all the luck
in the world.
Frederick Nanes
Class Baskeiball 1-2; O. H. S. Basketball 1-2-4.
Atta Boy, Pete! Roll 'em in the basket.
Ottumwa High is going to miss our Pete.
always ready
Nicholson
for her sweet
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She is
many, will remember .him
but merry fellow,
fun or work.
Robert Nelson
hrench Club 2; Junior Hi Y 1-2- Hi Y u
Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Opera Chorus 3-4.
Ah those who know Bob, and there are
as a quiet
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Florence
Chorus 1; Hi Tri 2-3.
Florence is known_____w„
position and reserved manner. 1O
a conscientious worker and we’ll vouch
for her success.
Linus Niemeyer
Argus News 4; Annual 4, Business Manager
Track 3-4; Debate Club 3; Class Basketball
If you don’t know Linus you miss a lot.
He has a jolly word for everyone, a more
loyal '24 could not be found.
John Niman
Track 3; Class Basketball 1-2; Pep Club
Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4.
Have you ever seen our six-foot center?
If not, you’ve missed something im-
mense! John is one of the pillars of
the school and where will 0. H. S. get
another such support?
Greta Ours
Junior High Glee Club 1.
Quiet and intelligent is Greta. Her
willing nature and sweet personality
make those who know her slightly, want
to know her well.
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Harry Parks
Harry loves an argument any place, any
time, any where. He will probably
make a great orator or a good salesman.
Clarence Peck
Clarence is a real boy. No class could
be complete without one like him.
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Gladys Packwood
Chorus 1; Clio 1-2; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2-3;
French Club 2-3; Philo 3; Hi Tri 4; Normal
Training Club 3-4.
Gladys is our pet. soda jcrkcr. But
that's not all she docs, she is one of the
school’s most loyal supporters.
Ruth Parker
Clio 1-2; Philo 3; Opera Chorus 3; Spanish Club
2-3; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls' 3-4;
Normal Training Club 3-4.
And she lived happily ever after. It is
the honest opinion of everyone who
knows her that Ruth was born happy.
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Marguerite Payne
Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; French Club 2; Normal
Training Club 3-4.
Not so well known is she, her quietness
forbids it. Yet under the veil of still-
ness is a host of friendliness.
Clifford Pendergraft
Argus News 3-4; Annual 4- Torch 3 t -r
4; Dramatic Club 4; Opera ChorusV’ TrCasurcr
Clifford may not be quite the best
student in the class, but he has a great
deal of common sense. He is sincere
and persevering in all that he attempts
Lawrence Pepper
Dramatic Club 3-4; Hi Y 4. 'f5' I
Lawrence is a very cpiiet young fellow
and very good looking. His popularity
is due to his willingness to help out
wherever and whenever he is needed.
Louise Pepper
Dramatic Club 3-4, Vice President 4: Argus
News 3; French Club 3; Glee Club 1-2; Mixed
Chorus 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 4, President 4;
Clio 1-2; Torch 3-4; Chemistry Assistant 3-4.
Louise is one of our best students. We
hope that the uscccss she has made thus
far will go with her always.
Esther Platts
Girls' Chorus 1: Second Girls' Glee Club 4;
Home Declamatory Contest 4.
They say, "Still waters run deep."
Although Esther is not heard from
much, we are sure her pleasing ways
will be missed.
Rosa Poling
Chorus 1; Basketball 1-2-3; Second Girls Glee
Club 2; Spanish Club 2-3; Secretary 3; Mixed
Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4.
Rosa is everybody’s friend, there isn’t
anything too hard for her to do for a pal.
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Argus Annual 3-4: Argus News 3-4; Pep Club
4; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 2-3.
Snub’s achievements aren’t measured
by his height for he has done many
things during his career at O. H. S.
Loren Powers
Loren has been at O. H. S. for four years.
Although he is not so well known, he is
a studious, ambitious '24.
Mary Ramsay
French Club 2; Debate 3; Normal Training
Club 3-4.
Wherever you see one Mary you sec
another, for they arc always together.
We wish you both success.
Football 1-2-3-4: Honorable
Basketball 2-3; Class Track
Football—that's Rater.
family tradition on O.
We arc proud of him.
Mention 2-3: Class
He upheld the
H. S. gridiron.
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Completed course in 3^4 years: Glee Club 1-2;
Librarian 2; Opera Chorus 3-4: Normal Training
Club 3-4: Hi Tri 2-3-4; Outing Club 4.
Her hair is not more sunny than her
heart. She is blessed with good reason
and sober sense, as true hearted a girl
as any in the class.
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Gweno
Chorus 1, Secretary 1; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2;
Spanish Club 4; Hi Tri 4.
Gweno doesn’t say much but when she
does, it means something.
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Vera Roberts
Vera is a good natured girl with a
philosophical turn of mind.
Margaret Robertson
Clio 2; Opera Chorus 3; First Girls’ Glee Club
3-4; French Club 4; Hi Tri 4.
Margaret has a sweet disposition and
it is a pleasure to know her.
Adeline Robinson
An excellent student and a hard worker
in whatever she attempts.
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La Trell Rogers
Glee Club 1: Basketball 1; Class Basketball 2
Pep Club 4.
Unc is the class cut-up. Those who
know him are always on the lookout
for his bright remarks.
One of the peppiest members the senior
aniong
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class can lay claim to. Otto
other things is a good trouble
and a good ball player.
Nina Schertz
One of our physics sharks
Though she is quiet you do
Though she is quiet you do not know
what brilliant answer is within, until
time for the tests, and then she even
surprises her teachers.
Max Schorr
Max has not always been a member of
the senior class but we feel that besides
making the ’24’s a bigger class, he has
made a better one.
Katherine Sehl
Completed Course in 3*/£ years. Glee Club 1.
“Men were deceivers ever” is Kather-
ine's doctrine, but she has lots of friends
among
the girls.
Lillian Shull
1-2-3; Girls’ Reserve 12; Hi Tri 3.
is open minded, ready to work,
Glee Club
Lillian _________,
and desires no favors except a fair
chance and a fair field.
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Teed Smith
When O. H. S. needed a thrill we could
invariably depend on Teed to lend his
assistance. After all deductions. Teed
is one
After all deductions, Teed
of our valuable fellows.
Paul Solomon
1; Base Ball 2; Class Basketball 2;
Basket ball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4,
Swimming
Track 1-3;
Captain 4.
Sox is
much force in small quantities. 11^
chose an athletic career and made a
great success of it.
Gerald Spiker
One of our most talented members is
"Spiker”. Gerald will be particularly
missed in athletics, where he played a
most important role.
Hazel Sponsler
Brown eyes and brown hair are Hazel’s
, crowning glories.
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Boys’ Glee Club 1; Wrestling 3-4.
Meet one of the best, loyal athletes of
our class. O. H. S. is losing a valuable
student by his graduation.
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Mildred Sumner I ]•/
Normal Training Club 3-4, Treasurer 4.
11 takes brains, personalily, and a lot
of stick-to-it-tiveness to get any where
in the Normal Training Department
and Mildred has gone a long ways there.
Theodora Stoessel
St. Joseph Academy 1; French Club 2-3; 0. H. S
Basketball 3; Southern Iowa Champions 3; 6
Club 4; Outing Club 4; Shark Club 4; Pep Club
4; Class Basketball 3-4, Captain Senior Team 4:
Hi Tri 3; First Assistant in Swimming 4.
Widely known for her athletic ability
and knack at making baskets. Ted has
been an asset to 0. H. S. during her
career.
Clair Stockberger
Glee Club 1-2-3-4-5; Opera Chorus 3-4-5
Will you ever forget Clair as the M
quis in the "Chimes of Normandy
We believe his career began then.
Mary Margaret Sullivan
Girls’ Basketball 2-3; Librarian 2; Hi Tri 4;
Philo 2; Outing Club 4; Glee Club 1; Hiking
Squad No. 12—4.
Here’s a bit of Ireland, blue eyes and
curly black hair—such .a bonnie lass is
she.
Herman Swanson
Herman is a serious-minded boy, but
not a prude, for he can enjoy himselt
any where.
Lillian Swanson (/
Clio 1- French Club 1; Girls' Chorus 1: Third
Girls Glee Club 1; Second Girls' Glee Club 2
Secretary 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Opera Chorus 4;
Ukulele Club 1; Argus Annual Staff 4.
Have you ever noticed a quiet blond
girl m the hall? That’s Lillian, our
very attractive friend, jolly and full of
fun.
Vernal Toemmes
Glee Club 1-2; Football 2-3-4; Track 2-3; Wrestl-
ing, all state champ 175 pound class 3.
"Tough” is going to be cither a farmer
or a professional football player. To-
wards football he already has a couple
of “O’s”; towards farming he has ex-
perience and a mule.
Chorus 1; Librarian 1-2; Glee Club 2; Spanish
Club 2-4; Dramatic Club 1-4.
Maxine is noted for her ability to
tickle the ivories.
Maxine Toole
Leonard Thompson
Argus Annual 2; Yell Leader 3; Pep Club 3-4;
Wrestling 3; Argus News 4.
Seen but not heard—that's Tommy;
always there when you want him and
willing to do his bit, too.
Marie Thompson
Junior High Glee Club.
Who’s that cute little girl who tends to
her own business in the halls? That’s
Marie Thompson—one of our ’24’s-
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Dorothy Trotter
Girls’ Chorus 1; Librarian 2-3; Opera Chorus
3-4; Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Hi Tri 4; Spanish
Club 3.
Dorothy is our Titian-haired friend.
Her dignified air proclaims her an aristo-
crat.
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Harold Tullis
Basketball 3-4; Swimming 4; Track 4; Junior
Hi Y 2.
Harold is a type of student and friend
on whom you can depend for the right
thing at the right time.
Cross
News
Council Bluffs High School 1; Basketball
Little Six Champions 3; Track 2-3-4;
Country 3-4; State Champion 3-4; Argus
3; Hi Y 2-3-4, President 4; Dramatic Club 4.
Although Diz spent his first year away A
from us,, it didn’t take him long to ' 'j'
become a loyal ’24. He surely is a speed
demon and will leave an enviable
record for future track stars.
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Helen Warren
Third Girls’ Glee Club 1; Basketball 2-3-4;
Spanish Club 2-3-4; Vice President 4; Pep Club
3-4; Philo 3; Hi Tri 3-4; Secretary 4: Argus
News 4; Opera Chorus 4.
Helen is a very dignified girl, she thinks
a lot but says little.
Margaret Watson
Someone said, “Who is Margaret Wat-
son?” And the answer was, “Why
don’t you know her? She has black
curlv hair. I like her.”
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John Webber
Junior Hi Y 2; Hi Y 3-4; Argus News 3-4;
Business Manager 4; Argus Annual 3-4; Dram-
atic Club 3-4; Treasurer 4; Debate 3-4; Pep
Club 3-4; Torch 4.
John is our financial magnet. We ex-
pect to see him on Wall Street within
the next ten years.
Ruth Wellman
Hi Tri 3-4; French Club 4; Completed Course
in 3 years.
Ruth is a bit reserved but this has not
kept us from finding out how sweet and
amiable she is.
Farrell Whelan
Glee Club 1-3-4; Football 3; Track 4.
Farrell is one of those quiet, conserva-
tive boys, whose good work is never
known until he is graduated.
Leone White
Glee Club 1; Normal Training Club 3-4.
Maybe you don’t all know her, but
some of us are fortunate enough to be
her friends and are glad of it.
Maxine Wiegand
Argus News 1-3; French Club 3-4; Chorus 1;
Second Girls’ Glee Club 2; Opera Chorus 3-4;
First Girls' Glee Club 4; Pep Club 3-4; Torch
3-4; Annual 4; Debate 2; Dramatic Club 4.
Then she will talk—how she will talk!
That’s Maxine, under whose dignity
t here is a vein of mirth.
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Tri 2-3; Radi
Shark Club 4.
a valiant warrior on
Lucy
Basketball 1-2-3; Hi
Art Club 4; O Club 4;
Lucy always was
our class basketball team, and her
diving is quite the pride of the Sharks.
Carl Wilt
“Sam” added to our class the bit of
needed sunshine. His sunny disposi-
tion has made a deep imprint on the
members of his class.
Beatrice Workman
One of the most willing workers of 0. H.
S. is pictured here. Ask Miss Van Dyke.
George Zika
Boys’ Chorus 1; Football 2-3-4; Basketball
Glee Club 4; Radio Club 3-4; Swimming
Spanish Club 3-4.
And last, but not least, Tubby who is
our budding engineer. Some day we
are going to be proud of him.
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1924 Class History
Z'ANE morning in early September, 1920, the sun rose on seeming peace and
quietude; yes, even commonplace—though in a few hours a most startling
ex ent was to take place. The business district of the town continued quite as
usual, even the office force at the Chamber of Commerce seemed quite undisturbed,
until about 8:3c —and then!! then—the building began to tremble! the rafters
shook, a great overwhelming light surrounded them, and such a clamor and noise
descended upon them, that they could not hear each other speak. Hippity! Hoppi-
ty! Zippity1 Zoom!—and then—Bingity! Bangety! Bingety! Boom!! "Oh," some-
one cried, they are coming, just hear them roar, it must be 1924." And so it
was. Oh, may the Chamber of Commerce feel duly honored that so large a por-
tion of 1924 entered at their portals; and so, they kindly directed this notable
class to the Junior High School entrance. Of course, some of the great and brave,
such as Joe Ferguscn, Emerson Brcoks. Betty Haw, Arden Edwards, Dorothy
Kling and Vernell Toem.mes had gene on the semester before to pave the way.
Here they learned to love Mr. Brenneman, for be, cnly, seemed to realize the
worth of such a class-—and so they tcok him to O. H. S where he might with them
help prepare for the coming ‘24's.
Mr. Fauber took charge of the newly arrived ones in September, and carefully
guarded and directed their way until most of them were admitted to O. H. S.
the second semester. Already attention was called to a real bunch, for here
Matheney, Soloman, and Rater began to twinkle so clearly everyone knew they
were predestined stars.
1922 dawned with the happening of a most memorable event. What hap-
pened? Diz Vincent, altogether unannounced and unappreciated until Dorothy
McElroy helped open the dumb eyes of the school, entered.
The class organized, electing Bob Kreiner as president, Sam Harper, treasurer,
and Hazel Hervey, secretary.
1924 s were well represented in every activity of the school during the year.
What would an O. H. S. basket ball team have been without Matheney,, Diz,
Niman, Joe and Solly? Ruth Baum, and Grace Irwin held places on the girls'
basket ball team this year, while Adamson and Wilcox first began their careers
as wrestlers.
Diz continued to show himself an asset to the school on the track team, and
with Harlan Perdew and Jack Harris, completely terrorized all opponents. Due
to the cooperation between alternates consisting of Bob, Harry Parks. Henson
and Maxine Wiegand, the O. H. S. debating team walked off with the State Cham-
pionship. And Bob's budding forensic genius, was further demonstrated in the
annual extemporaneous speaking contest of the Iowa Big Nine League.
The curtain of prominence and fame slowly rose in 1923, disclosing Jack
Harris as Junior president, Rayner Harper as vice-president, Dot Lewis as secre-
tary, Bob Kreiner. treasurer, and Betty Haw, historian.
As recognition of the fast-developing brilliance of this notable class, the
Cresset chapter of the Torch—corresponding to the Phi Beta Kappa at college—
was chartered.
The football team was upheld, maintained securely, firmly and enthusiasti-
cally by such substantial material as 1 oemmes—a veritable Rock of Gibraltar!!!
Adamson. Solly, Ferguson, Rater. Parks and Wilcox—a team in themselves.
The same basket ball team, advanced a thousand times in skill and dexterity
upheld the honor of 0. H. S. by becoming champions of the Little Six League.
This same year, Diz won the cross-country run at Iowa City and Girls' Basketball
was going strong with Kling, Baum, Ted Stoessel, Irwin, Edgington and Lucy
Wilson. Skeet’s untiring efforts in athletics finally won for him the champion-
ship in his class in wrestling. But alas, this year several were unable to answer
roll-call due to the ravages of matrimony—including Leo Carr, Bessie Whitfield,
and Ruth Caster.
This year the Dramatic Club was especially active with a peppy coach. Miss
Clark, and they put on a very successful comedy. "The Charm School."
The curtain descended on the royal reception given the seniors by the '24’s
at the Hotel Ottumwa. There was appropriate entertainment, excellent music,
and lots of fun—(not to mention the punch).
Best of all came the year 1924—when they as dignified seniors could rule
with an iron hand the awe-stricken under-classmen.
As due and fitting recognition of their true worth, a new high school was
constructed, which was now taken possession of for the first time. Here there
came to guide and direct them, a new principal—Mr. Hannum.
Miss Clara Enoch acted as class adviser this year, as Miss Anna Owen, their
former adviser, was no longer in 0. H. S.
As head of the '24's, Hubert Wilcox received the honor of president, Rayner
Harper was elected vice-president, Kennett Smith as secretary, Chuck Adamson,
comptroller of currency (an honor—not a task) and Hazel Hervey, historian.
Seniors claimed the stars of the football team. Paul Soloman was captain,
and Paul Thorne flashed meteor-like before the dazzled senses of the gaping crowd.
Basketball was the best ever, with the same old gang plus Irwin Groves a
J unior, as the newest satellite.
Adamson carried off first place at the Iowa City wrestling tournament and
others won honors.
And so, in early June after a Junior-Senior reception, baccalaureate, and
commencement, the time finally arrived when they were forced to bid farewell
to O. H. S.
Class Historian.
Will
Hereby we of '24
Bequeath our virtues so galore
To those who need so many more
Before they're as good as '24.
Rosy Fiedler leaves her witty tongue
To Marcie Cooper, just for fun.
Jane Hengen. her menagerie
With pleasure now, to Gordon Lee.
You 11 miss Mary Louise's laugh or
we're wrong
So we leave it here to Elizabeth Strong
Kriener's silver tongue, his scholastic
frown,
We bequeath them now to Benny
Bowne.
Diz leaves his height, a real ambition
To Ducky Taylor, on condition.
Cliff Pendergraft, his flaming youth
To Bernhardt Diehn, a reckless youth.
Harry Healy leaves ten cents for John
Paul Jones to build a ship!
Marthanna gives her dramatic arts
To Carl Mclnerny to win some hearts.
Clarence Matheney leaves town!
Madeline Lawrence, her winning ways
To Mary Beth, for future days.
Of Farrell Whelan's curly hair
To Christine Stiles he gives a share.
Shiek Webber to Ed Bonnifield, his
skill
At giving girls an awful thrill.
Walter McCullough's pompous mien
Walter Manns will take, we ween.
Rayner donates his aloofness
To little Pinkey, just to spoof us.
As Betty has used it quite enough,
We give away her powder puff.
J ack Harris leaves his brimming wit
To John Murray when in need of it.
May Frances Chambers profit by
Gweno's manners, quiet and shy.
The faculty's love for Dorothy Mac
Goes to V. Gossage, till she wants it
back.
Jo leaves Pauline with a sob and sigh,
To the football boys, as he says good-
bye.
Charles Field leaves his gum
To he who twirls it on his thumb.
I o Ruth Lowe go Frances Hardies'
fancy hose.
I f she'll wear them no one knows.
Clydes' ability at soda jerking
He leaves to Ed, so there'll be no
shirking.
'Cause Sox is sure that he will not flunk
He leaves his grades to William Brunk.
Frankies’ place at Moore’s Drug Store
He gives to Guy, forever more.
Louise McCreery just yearns to swim;
Lucy’s dives will fulfill her whim.
Tubby leaves nothing, though his gifts
are not slim,
For Tubby wants all to be ever with
him.
Next winter when you get cold and
shiver;
John Styrc's hair oil will help start
your fliver.
To Joe Miller go the rosy cheeks
Of Lawrence Pepper, Ruth Baker's
shiek.
Eddie Grier leaves his cheery smile
To Billy Boone, so he’ll be in style.
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Ruth Baum just leaves her sister!
Bob Fair won't part with his saxa-
phone,
He wants to use it at Home Sweet
Home.
Viola leaves her ring and pin
To Vera Sterner and her kin.
With the pep and cheer of our Corinne,
May O. H. S. a victory win.
Trotter, Platts and Murphy, for the
sake of tradition.
We keep as a means to fire our ambi-
tion.
These are only a few of our virtues fair.
We leave our pep to O. FI. S.
Our football skill to the '25's
And our basket ball eye to the Sophs
so rare.
The Freshmen may have our faculty
pull;
They II need it e er long, you may be
sure.
And as we depart with many a sigh,
We leave a tear for four years, so
happy and full.
1 he Senior Committee.
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Class Prophecy
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ONE cold winter evening in 1924 the present Senior committee are sealed before
a fireplace playing the new game called Pa-jongg, successor to Ma-jongg-
when they hear a knock at the door. The newcomer is George Albert Zika, better
known as Tubby, who is staggering under a heavy burden.
■'Oh,” says he, "Gaze upon the twentieth century masterpiece in science
It is the macroscomphotographicaidio. Now ladies and gentlemen, if you will
gaze through this I will show you, by a few simple adjustments, any person you
desire to see.”
We first gaze upon the happy little home circle of Chuck and Ruth. Chuck
is wrestling on the kitchen floor with Ralph Junior and Ruth is-telling little Ruth
how to win the game with Fairfield..
Another turn and we look upon the Sahara desert where Paul Soloman, the
Shiek, is chasing Janet Dowden, the desert beauty.
Still another turn and we see Betty and Harry scrapping on the front porch,
while John Webber nails up the foreclosure on the old homestead. We see a still
in the basement. About it are the eager faces of Ed Lemberger, Paul Johnson,
Gerald Spiker, and Arden Edwards. Sneaking upon them are the cops, Vernell.
Toemmes and Cornelius Rater.
George turns the right-hand knob and we look upon "Snub's Snappy Six,”
the famous jazz orchestra. The leader can't be seen but we notice Maxine Toole
dusting the ivories, Charles Field playing divinely but almost drowned out by
Everett Bibb, and Frances Hardie playing a banjo. Ovid Lewis is pepping up
the bunch, when in trips Marthanna, and Linus lightly plucks her from the floor.
We recognize among the dancers: Leon Lane, Spike Denefe, Ralph Meyers, Clar-
ence Peck, Helen Warren, Vera Anthony, Mary Elizabeth Field, Katherine Green-
man, and Thelma Metcalf.
Tubby shoves in a switch and allows us to gaze at Dorothy and Walter Me.
going home from Vera Roberts’ opera "Madame Butterfly.” At the wheel of
the Rolls Royce sits Diz, successor to Joie Ray.
We look again and see Matheney, Ferguson, Niman, Nanes and Cornelison
making a world basket ball tour which will end at Shanghai.
After oiling up, Tubby shows us the Right Reverend Rayner Harper of the
little church around the corner, from whose altar the happy couple, Marvin and
Helen are just leaving as bride and groom.
We hear a knock again. It is Paql Celania who is delivering us a bunch of
bananas in an Uncus Rogers truck. Paul requests to see Skeet whi is wrestling
Lee Franklin at Madison Square Garden. The match is sponsored by Guile11
Denny, bay Stevens referees until struck by a cushion thrown by Thomas Me
Gowan. Beside Tom sits Kielkopf. Freddy Kidd has just been thrown out.
giasfe--— _ZZZT—
The Senior Committee.
By pushing another lever '1 ubby shows us Ted Stoessel just starting an at-
tempt to swim the English Channel, while on the other side Lucy Wilson is just
finishing.
Oh look, says Tubby and there is Sammy Bookin, the multi-millionaire
jeweler giving a lecture on high mathematics. In the six filled seats we recognize
Hazel Hervey, Emerson Brooks, Clair Stockberger and his wife, formerly Maxine
Wiegand, Virginia Fullmer, and Louise Peppers.
Boom! Bang! Whir! Tubby shouts, "There goes the main spring—a hundred
year’s labor lost"—and he faints.
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The Junior Class
WE have but one year of High School life left in which to swell our fame as a
class. We have already shown ourselves to be a class very near to the best
that can be produced in any high school. But we recognize there is a standard
which none has yet attained and it is to that height which we Juniors hope to climb.
In reviewing the events of the past year, connected with the Junior class we
must mention the fine efforts put forth by the girls to conduct successfully the
movie which netted them above expenses, and the fine work our boys did in debate
and on the athletic field.
During the year we held two class parties, one in December and one in J une,
both of which were well attended and which will long remain in our minds for the
gaiety and genuine fun we enjoyed there.
At class meetings, of which we had several, our pep was always over-running
and we have made ourselves famous by our snappy yells. Early in the year we
decided upon our class colors of orchid and silver and firmly reinstated our
yell. We feel that we owe most of our good fortune and prosperity of this year
to our adviser: Mrs. Charlotte Frank and to our class president William Brunk.
Both are very capable and were thoroughly fitted to carry our tempetuous class
successfully through our most trying year.
The Junior Committee.
THE JUNIOR
It is surely very easy
For him to gel an “E",
For he is far more studious
Than others, don't you see?
The Junior is the student
Who has some sense at last;
He knows that all his hardships
Are now things of the past.
Officers of the Sophomore Class
Ottumwa in ’26
"Augie" Diehn, Megan Rhys.
Lyle Rogers, Mary Scott
Harry Meier, "Fat" McCreery
Discoverers and Founders:
"Jim" Shea and his wife, Blossom Harper.
Little Diz Vincent and his wife, Margaret Madden.
Chief Settlers and their Better Halves :
Harold Colson, Frances Chambers
Harold Stocker, Margie Black
Ralph Simmons, Dolores Ray
"Denny" Freeman, Alice Virginia Clark
"Andy Gump" Freeman, Dorothy Deitch
"Skinny" Nimocks and his beloved Pauline Kidd
Clement Hallberg and Kleta Finley
Chief Entertainers:
Mutt and Jeff—Harry Jepson and John Carson
Orator—Ed Tullis
Fat Man and Wife—Beanny Morrison and Maxine Fullmer.
Bad Man—Everett Curtis
Belle of the Town—Mildred Fry
Involuntary Police Force: Wally ' Harper, "Billy" Boone, Jeanne Doran.
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Other members of the town were as follows;
Anna Adams Fred Engle Martha Hultman <*
Marian Adams Ralph Engstrom Thelma Humphrey J *
Clifford Allen Charles Finley Ralph Ihm . .
Hazel Allen Daniel Findlay Audrey James
Dorothy Allender Louise Findlay Paddv Jeruchem- U
Ariel Anderson Thelma Findley sohn
Florence Anderson Loyal Fisk Alice Johnson
Mary Armstrong Veral Fisk Bernadine Johnson
Morris Bannister Veronica Flactiff Evelyn Johnson
Bernard Barry Donald Foster Jeanette Johnson
Adeline Blish Loretta Foster Lola Johnson
Gerald Beebe Ruby Foster Marion Johnson
Dorothy Bolyard Evelyn Freed Herbert Johnston
Billy Boone Doris Fry Mary Johnstone
Donald Bottenfield Ralph Fugate Morgan Jones
Garnett Brewer Roger Funk Dorothy Kalen
Lucille Buce Katherine Gage Bernard Kamerick
Marie Burnside Margaret Gates Billy Kelly
Margaret Canny Agnes Gharrett Margaret Keltncr
Ted Canteberry Warren Gilbert Merle Kephart
Ruby Carlisle Marian Gilmore Myrtle Kephart jj-j
Myra Carson Orville Goehring Minnie Keys «-y>
Mary Champney Lawrence Gooch Juanita King kJ
Evelyn Chance Lois Graham Milton Kittrell
Charles Chickcring Spurgeon Grooms Paul Kleinman
Lawrence Clark Mcrvin Gustaveson Mary Knight
Dorothy Closscn Joe Haines Max Lambert
Orval Coffman Kathryne Hancock Thomas Lancey
George Connelly Ralph Handelman Harvey Landen
Jack Cook Bernice Harper Fred Langford
Anna Corso Dorothy Hailey Mildred Larson fl
Fay Covert Marie Hasselquist Walter Lane
John Criley Edith Hazen Gordon Lee
Robert Criley Dorothy Head Mary Lemberger
Paul Darner Rosma Hengen Lucille Lemley
Givennie Davies Bernard Hermann Mary Beth Lowen-
DeElda Davidson Edith Hicks berg LU
Blanche Davis Muriel Hicks Josephine McCarty
Frank Davis Thelma Hines Max McClain m
Francis Doller Walter Holton Estell McBride
Helen Duke Okal Holtzinger Fred McCue kS
Elton Ellis Helen Hair Clarence McCulloch m
Muil Elsonsolin Mildred Hudgen Dorothy McGraw
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In a nearby metropolis, Bearcreek, by name, was a tribe oi fierce Indians,
which often attacked the Ottumwa of 26.
Chief "Oil on the Hair —Guy Graham
Chief "Flame on the Head"—Winpigler
Chief "Deerfoot"—Byrne Bannister
Chief "On Latin"—Hofmann Medicine Man—Oakley Cheever
Other members of the tribe:
Morea McKinney
Homer McNerney
Glen Manuel
James Martin
George Mayland
Dorothy Meagher
Virginia Mercer
Venetta Miller
Arthur Minor
Lawrence Mooney
Maurine Moore
Philips Morris
J antes Munsell
Mary Murphy
John Murray
Margaret Myers
Martha Myers
Wayne Myers
Alma Nelson
Robert Newville
Cecil Nord
Margaret Oddo
Fern Oliver
Ethel Orman
Bernice Packwood
Edward Parker
Julia Parks
Forrest Pencil
Madeline Peterson
Hazel Pickens
Mabie Picken
Franklin Pierce
Carrie Piper
Curtiss Prowd
Harley Pumroy
Francis Quinn
John Ramey
Zella Randell
Esther Reeve
Lovell Reimer
Madeline Reynolds
Helen Richmond
Dorothy Riley
Harold Robison
Helen Ruckman
Nellie Rumple
Roy Rupe
Bertha Rusch
Doris Ryan
Dorothy Sample
Orrin Schwartz
Bernard Sheehan
Howard Shute
Ralph Sickles
Dorothy Simpson
Viola Sloan
Georgia Slover
Evelyn Smith
Katherine Snow
Evelyn States
Vernon Stagner
Earl Steinhoff
Grace Stockberger
Mildred Streicher
Wesley Suit
Pauline Suydam
Olive Swain
Ernestine Swanson
Agatha Thompson
Ruby Thompson
Sabella Toemmes
Thelma Toms
Olive Trenneman
Clara Truax
John Turner
Veronica Ullrich
Beulah Vance
Goldson Walker
John Wallace
Louis Whalen
Ruth Walter
Elizabeth Warne
Martha Welch
Fredrick Wells
Timothy White
Clara Wiley
Pat Wilkinson
Emma Williams
Fredrick Williams
Harold Wilson
Willis Wilson
Dorothy Wind
Homer Wolf
Durward Wright
Edna Wymore
Freshmen Notes
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Officers of the Freshman Class
The Freshmen won the ticket selling contest for the Davenport game by selling
sixty-seven dollars worth of tickets.
In the inter-class basket ball games the Freshmen dropped one and won one
from the Sophomores.
Darwin Newton deserves a lot of credit for the Davenport ticket selling
contest, as he sold more tickets than anyone.
There are nearly six hundred people in the Freshmen class now.
In football our class will be represented next fall. We have many huskies
such as Don Wilson in our ranks.
A great many Freshmen attended out-of-town games this fall. Many went
to Fairfield and Oskaloosa.
Most Freshmen are taking the College preparatory course. This shows that
a good part of them intend to go to college.
Freshmen, though restricted in some, are members of a great many organiza-
tions. We are represented in Dramatic Club, Latin Club, Debate, and many
others.
Among our class small men (Napoleon was little) are, Charles Bookin, Ralph
Weldon and Hugh Doran.
Bill Herrick is already stepping out as a yell leader. He served in this cap"
acity at the Fairfield basketball game.
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The Argus Annual
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THE Argus Annual Treasury is back on its feet this year and has a firm foot-
hold, thanks to the hard work connected with it. Miss Heindel, faculty
manager, Mr. M. D. Edwards, faculty assistant, Miss Hazel Sturtevant, art
assistant, Mr. Hannum, the seniors, and the other students have all contributed
greatly towards the success of the book.
Last January "By Jove", a musical comedy directed by Joe Miller and Miss
Heindel was given at the High School. The proceeds of this went in the Argus
Annual fund. The cast was chosen from the first semester Argus News Staff
and the Argus Annual Staff.
The seniors this year have each agreed to sell three annuals, and the juniors
one. With such backing what book could fail?
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The Argus News
HIS year the Argus News has been managed differently from ever before.
It has always been the custom for the staff to be chosen from the students
body at large; this year the school paper is edited by the Journalism Class, a new
one semester subject. This has been partially made possible by the competent
instruction of Miss Heindel, who has had much practice and experience in and
out of school. She has taken a special course in Journalism at the State Univer-
sity, and she has also specialized in English at Grinnell College.
The paper is published bi-weekly and always contains from eight to twelve
pages of interesting material about students and school affairs. The students
who are more competent in certain lines are placed in the different departments
according to their ability, thus making each department of the paper as good
as possible.
In this wav the students of the class receive much practical experience.
The Student Council
THE organization of the Student Council began in 1923. This form of student
self-government was carried out very successfully during the first year so the
organization, considered a worthy one, continued upon entrance into the new
building.
The purpose of the Council is to form rules to further the best interests of the
students. These rules are subject to the approval of the faculty.
The support of the student body has been splendid and with their cooperation
the order in the cafeteria has been successfully taken care of. Other important
projects have also been taken over and all met with equal success.
Miss Miller, as faculty adviser, has unerringly guided the council since the
beginning of the organization. Through her energy and skill, the council has
grown to be an organization of paramount importance to the school.
Each class chooses their representatives at the beginning of the semester.
The Seniors choose five members, the J uniors five, the Sophomores three, and the
Freshmen one. The roll call for 1923-24 is as follows:
First Semester: Jack Harris, president; Dorothy Lewis, secretary; Ruth
Lowe, treasurer.
Seniors: Rayner, Harper, Jack Harris, Dorothy Lewis, Ralph Adamson,
and Helen Heindel, Juniors: Vera Sterner, Alice Trenneman, Katherine Hengen,
William Brunk and Ruth Lowe; Sophomores: Jeanne Doran, Wallace Harper,
Billy Boone; Freshmen: George Dimmitt.
Second Semester: Emerson Brooks, president; Ruth Lowe, secretary ;Wil-
liam Brunk, treasurer.
Seniors: Emerson Brooks, Lee Franklin, Rosamond Fiedler Rayner Harper,
Hazel Hervey; Juniors: Margaret L. Herrick, Vera Sterner, Harlan Parks, Wil-
Ham Biunk, Ruth Lowe; Sophomores: Wallace Harper, Morris Bannister, Walter
Stocker ; Freshmen : Donald Box.
The Hi-Y Club
ESS than six years ago the Ottumwa Hi-1! club held its first meeting. For
J—/some time thereafter it was almost entirely unknown to the student body;
but in the last few years that little club has developed to a high place of prominence
and importance seldom enjoyed by a High School organization.
In its brief period of existence the Hi-Y Club has become one of the most
powerful and influential groups in the student body. It has taken a place of
unquestionable leadership among the students. From its ranks have come men
entrusted by the student body with positions of honor and responsibility. But
underlying all of this is the powerful driving force of the spiritual leadership which
the very purpose and ideal of such an organization must of necessity bring about;
the influence which works through the great annual conferences; the summer
training camps and the regular bi-weekly Bible Study. It is this influence which
is the underlying principal of the whole organization, the massive base to which
all the rest, however great, are ornaments. Mr. T. A. Baldwin is the Hi-Y Club
faculty adviser.
That the club has well deserved the place of respect which it holds is evi-
denced by its earnest support of the school authorities, both student and faculty.
That its place of leadership has been used to advance the interests of O. H. S. is
shown by the active assistance of its members in the early development and or-
ganization of such beneficial bodies as the Student Council and the Pep Club;
and by the careful planning and work of its members upon everything that the
club undertakes.
And last but far from least, the self-sacrificing endeavors for O. H. S. on the
gridiron floor mat, and cinder track give ample proof that the club richly merits
its enviable position. In regard to this it must be said that most of the members
have won their "O"; that the club claims as its own one-half of the letter men.
the captain of cross-country and track teams, the holder of the state wrestling title
in the 158 pound class, and the winner of the state cross country.
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The Junior Hi-Y Club
THE Junior HiA, the Senior Hi-Y’s smaller brother, is built upon the same
principles and high ideals as the older Hi-Y.
It is an organization made up of freshmen and sophomore high school boys
and is fostered both by the high school and Y. M. C. A. The high school faculty
advisor is Mr. S. Couch while Mr. J. S. Brown takes care of the Y. M. C. A. s part.
The officers chosen for the first semester were: Wallace Harper, president;
Charles Leonard, vice president; Ben Bowne, secretary and Philip Hofmann,
treasurer. For the second semester Charles Leonard was chosen president;
Everett Vincent, vice president; Wallace Harper, secretary and Billy Boone,
treasurer.
The club was originally organized to meet the need for organized leadership
among boys during their first two years in high school. Its purpose as stated by
the constitution is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and
community, the high standards of Christian character."
The Junior Hi-Y Club maintains that it is a real saset to the school and com-
munity because it demands of its members a clean record, good scholarship, Christ-
ian living and the hearty support of all school regulations and activities. Mem-
bership qualifications demand a scholarship record with an average grade of not
less than 80.
The club meets every Thursday night at the Y. M. C. A. for supper with the
Senior Hi-Y, and later a program for the evening. The club has had some very
excellent programs.
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The Hi'Tri Club
THE, Hi-Tri Girl Reserve Club composed of Sophomore, Junior and Senior High
school girls is affiliated with the National organization of the Y. W. C. A.
The object of this organization is to help bring about the Kingdom of Friendly
Citizens; to face life squarely and to find and give the best.
The purpose written by the girls is: To develop its members spiritually and
intellectually by becoming better acquainted with Jesus Christ and by helping
others to know Him; To stand for the highest type of friendliness between boys
and girls; To promote a spirit of democracy and to find ourselves in service for
others.
The activities of the club are varied including the sight-seeing trip for new
teachers in the fall; a Christmas party for sixty poor children of the city; Mother
and Daughter Banquet; O. H. S. Letter Men Banquet. Style Show; clever and
unique parties at the different seasons of the year and many educational features.
The regular meetings are held every two weeks with committee and cabinet
meetings intervening. The officers for the year are Esther Cary, president; Alice
Trenneman, vice president; Helen Warren, secretary and Thelma Bright, treas-
urer. The vice president is chairman of the Membership committee: Gerada
Zaffle, chairman of Program committee. Christine Stiles, chairman of Service
committee and Helen Meadows chairman of Social committee
Last year six delegates enjoyed High School Girls’ Conference at Lake Oko-
boji; we are hoping to have as many delegates this year. Girls enjoy Summer
Camp at Camp Harper Brown
Much of the success of the club has been due to the effort and cooperation
of the Advisory members with Miss Elizabeth Davis, faculty advisor. Miss Mildred
Graham, Program: Miss Maude Norris, Membership; Miss Irma Kern. Social;
Miss Sadie Callen. Service and Miss Agnes Arganbright, Girls' Work- Secretary
of the Y. W. C. A.
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The Torch Club
THE T orch Club, which is affiliated with the National Honor Society for Sec-
ondary Schools, is a recent organization in the Ottumwa High School.
The Torch Club is as important to a High School as the Phi Beta Kappa
Fraternity is to a College. Members are taken in not only on their scholarship,
but questions such as the following are taken into consideration. Is this person
a good all-around person? Does this person have a good influence in encouraging
and maintaining a high standard of scholarship, stimulate a desire to render ser-
vice, promote leadership, develop and have a good character? Prospective mem-
bers must have all these elements embodied in them with a desire to use them,
if they expect to attain the place as a member of the Torch Club.
New members are elected each semester by five or more persons from the
faculty. The grades of anyone eligible must rank in the upper one-fourth of the
class. If any member fails in furthering the principles of the Club, or in living
up to its standards, he may be removed from the Club at the end of the semester
by a committee of the faculty.
The Torch Club meets at least twice a semester with called meetings whenever
the president or the principal sees fit.
The Club is proud to have as its sponsor this semester, Mr. M. D. Edwards,
and now that it has a good start the members expect to do much next year.
The charter members are Rayner Harper, president; Rosamond Fiedler, vice
president; Helen Heindel, secretary; Clifford Pendergraft, treasurer; Louise Pep-
per, Maxine Wiegand, Hazel Hervey.
The members taken in this year are Samuel Bookin, Ramona Evans, Charles
Field, Lee Franklin. Katherine Greenman, Frances Hardie, Jack Harris, Robert
Kriener, Betty McGraw, John Webber.
The Normal Training Club
THE Normal Training Club is a very live organisation, and has meetings every
four or five weeks. Two formal initiations of new members were held in Oc-
tober and February. At the regular meetings, special speakers, among them
Miss Daly, Miss Hinsey, Mrs. Nixon, Mr. Hannum. and Miss Bell, gave talks.
The meetings are held at noon in room 224, and a committee prepares a hot dish
for the club. During the fall, the club entertained for their mothers and the
play, “The Red Parasol," was given in the auditorium. Refreshments were
served in room 224. At Christmas, the club gave four families dinners. Feb-
ruary 20th a novel and beautiful chapel program was presented. /\ May day
party and a June dinner for the outgoing Seniors were two interesting Spring
events.
The election of officers takes place in May and the program for the coming
year is planned during the summer.
The officers for this year are: president, Mabie Hill; vice president, Lucille
Clair; recording secretary. Edith Goudy; corresponding secretary, Villetta
Cassill; treasurer, Mildred Sumner; historian. Vera Moon; yell leader, Ruth
Parker; Courier reporter, Edna Winger: guard, Jeannette Kearns; pianist, Beat-
rice Workman.
The Art Club
ANOTHER club has appeared upon the calendar of the ever-increasing list
of 0. H. S. clubs. The Art Club with Miss Sturtevant as sponser'Jias achieved
a notable success by its part in the Christmas pageant.
Art's mission is to interpret the beautiful With this idea in mind the club
has organized, not for play, but for work and appreciation. As a subject for
special study they have chosen block printing. It is hoped that the club may have
an exhibit of their work in the future.
With the money earned from the pageant they have started a small library.
The officers chosen are, John Murray, master artist; Bernice Clabby, secretary,
and Katherine Hengen, treasurer.
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OFFICERS
Dorothy Lempson, president Marjorie Black, vice president
Pauline Clark, secretary Clara Truax, treasurer
Dorothy Legg, sergeant-at-arms
THE Home Economics Club was organized during the fall semester of 1923,
and as it is such a new organization it has had only a good start so far. The
purpose of this club is "To interest the girls in the duties of Home and Community."
The Club is on the scholarship basis; an average of B is necessary to retain one's
membership.
The meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month in the Home
Economics rooms, the first meeting is a business meeting and the second a pro-
gram and social meeting At Christmas time the members made dolls which they
sent to the Stocking Club. On December 18 the club held its Christmas meeting in
the form of a party in the apartment; the rooms were prettily decorated in Christ-
mas greens with a large gift-laden tree at the side of the fireplace. During the
evening a play was given by some of the members after which an exchange of
handmade gifts was held.
On March 4 a formal initiation was held in room 108, at which time 15 new
members were taken in.
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The Radio Club
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HE interest and enthusiasm of the Radio Club have been partially maintained
by the meetings held at the homes of the club members, where code work
and broadcast receiving have been done Thirty-seven states have been worked
by code; also the following foreign countries: Mexico, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba
and Canada.
Much of radio work is technical and is reserved for experts only. However,
anyone by a little study of the laws of electricity and by exposure to the enthusi-
asm of a radio "bug” will soon learn to appreciate and enjoy a broadcast receiving
set much better.
The officers are as follows: president, James Barnes; secretary, John Davies;
treasurer, Vernon Wallace; faculty adviser, C. E. Alton.
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THE French Club has been a very helpful organization during the year, with
the ever-ready help of Miss Graham, the instructor. The Club tries to get
a better understanding of the French language and to learn to speak it.
1 he meetings are held once every month. At these meetings the members
endeavor to speak as much French as possible. The minutes of each meeting
are kept in French and read at the succeeding meeting. Short interesting pro-
grams are given, mostly in French, then French games are played.
Membership is open to those who are past the first semester French and arc
making an average of C or above in the second semester.
At initiation the first semester the new members were brought before a French
court and accused, they then were punished by having to perform some duty.
I he second semester the new members gave a French program to the old members.
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The Spanish Club
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An organization of only a few years' standing in the High School is the Spanish
Club, which is gradually getting a more permanent foothold with the aid
and enthusiasm of Miss Irene Miller. Miss Miller is very good at Spanish and
uses the South American pronunciation.
The officers of the club are chosen every semester. The constitution pro-
vides that all members must have an average of C or above, and prove their ability
to keep it.
Meetings are held once a month with programs concerning the Spanish people,
their customs, language, and history. Their meetings are made very interesting
by these programs and by the Spanish games played. The club members try to
make Spanish a conversational language and use it somewhat at their meetings.
OFFICERS—FIRST SEMESTER
President. Arthur Hickey; vice president, William Schoech; secretary, Corinne
Bailey; treasurer, Helen Nelson.
SECOND SEMESTER
President. Christine Stiles; vice president, Helen Warren; secretary, Ralph
Ramsey ; treasurer, Hazel Baker.
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The Latin Club
THE Collegium Latinum. although organized just last September, has more
members than any other club in school. And were it not for the strict rules
for entrance, it would be much too large to remain as one organization
The purpose of this club is to promote fuller appreciation of Roman life and
literature. It has been organized as nearly in accordance with old Roman law
as seemed practicable. As in ancient Rome, there are two consuls, a quaestor,
praetor, censor, and four aediles. The members are divided into classes repre-
senting the classes of Rome, the Senatores, Equites. Plebs. and Scrvi. Each
class has its characteristic pass-word. The Servi (slaves) consist of the A pupils
and have no vote. The consuls' special assistants, secretaries and ianitar (door-
keeper) and lectors for state occasions are chosen from this class.
The programs, planned with the purpose of the club in mind, have proved
both interesting and unique; one included slides portraying Roman life and Caesar s
wars. Menus of the refreshments served and printed in Latin, were given out
at this meeting. Another was an exciting Latin auction which furnished much
amusement, besides adding to the treasury. An exhibition of Roman games,
a burlesque of the Olympic games, was a feature of another.
The Saturnalia was celebrated by a party. There were games and refresh-
ments and "Adeste Fideles" was learned. "Amevia in Latin is sung at nearly
every meeting.
For the future, the club is planning to give a Latin play, a dance called I he
Dance of the Water-Carriers, a moving picture entitled. Sparticus and the
Gladiators," and later in the spring, perhaps, some kind of banquet in imitation
of the old Roman ones.
The Colligium Latinum. is and will continue to be, an active and successful
club.
The Pep Club
EARLY in September of '23 the Pep Club met and elected new officers and an
adviser. "Skeet" Wilcox, well known schcol athlete, was chosen for president
—a very desirable choice to all. When the choice of adviser was brought up
everyone seemed "stumped", but after due consideration Mr. Couch was chosen.
T1 c club is indeed grateful of their choice as Mr. Couch is with them and always
there with an idea when it is needed.
After the other officers for the year were chosen the president appointed a
committee to vote on the new members.
The purpose of the Pep Club is to back all athletic activities, instill zeal and
enthusiasm into the students, and boost their "spizzerinktum", and no one can
possibly say the Club doesn't live up to this.
During the football season the Club put on several ticket-selling campaigns.
They also arranged several peppy parades and sold hot-dogs at the games.
Also during the football season, a pep chapel was given in which a wrestling
match between Dempsey as Ottumwa, and Firpo as our opponent, was stageci.
Dempsey, of course, was the victor.
Then during the basketball season they gave another chapel, in which a
King, as the championship of the Little Six, was vamped by the Six members.
As in the first chapel the Ottumwa girl succeeded in vamping him.
In February the club, deserving some entertainment for themselves, had a
dance at the Hotel Ottumwa.
Although this is only the second year of the "Pep Club" it has been very
successful and hopes to continue so in the future.
The officers are as follows: Hubert Wilcox, president: Betty McGraw, vice
president; Ruth Lowe, secretary-treasurer.
Girls' Athletics
THE POINT SYSTEM
SINCE the girls of O. H. S. no longer participate in interscholastic games
another method had to be devised whereby a girl might win a letter as before.
A point system which was composed of six groups; gymnastics, hygiene,
folk-games, games, swimming, and outside activities was planned by Miss Con-
noran and Miss Norris. Outside activities include such games as basketball,
volley-ball, indoor-baseball, and the Outing Club.
In order to qualify for her letter a girl must earn her required number of
points in at least four of the groups.
If she passes the “Shark" test she receives two hundred points; for hiking
forty-two miles, fifty points; or for teaching a game or folk-game to a class, she
may receive twenty-five points.
In these things and various others, a senior must earn a total of five-hundred
points; a junior, eight hundred points, and a freshman or sophomore, one thou-
sand points, in order to win her "O".
OUTING CLUB
THE club which is probably the most beneficial to the high school girl is the
Outing Club. It provides for less strenuous exercises to get the girl out
into the open.
In order to gain membership in the club the girl must finish the requirements
in cither hiking, bicycling, skating, coasting, or horseback-riding.
The division which has been most successful so far is hiking under the capable
leadership of Jane Hengen.
At present there are twenty-three members headed by Alice Edgington.
with Gertrude Tyler as secretary.
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“Sharks”
CLASSED among the newer sports of 0. H. S. probably the most popular
among the girls is swimming.
Miss Irene Connoran has organized a "Shark Club of girls who pass the
regular requirements at a try-out.
A girl can enter only one try-out a semester.
1 he members must be able to do the various strokes, floats certain distances,
correct breathing, and a front dive
The club is now being taught life saving methods under the capable direction
of Miss Connoran.
Lucy Wilson, president; Anita Mather, secretary; Theodora Stocssel. ex-
hibition chairman.
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The First Girls’ Qlee Club
’ \WAY back in '16—A "First Girls' Glee Club" consisting of twenty-five girls
W who had been members of the Glee Club for one year was organized by Miss
Catherine Powers, then Supervisor of Music
Year by year, this club has improved and in 1921 good fortune came to the
Glee Clubs through the coming of Miss Cleva Carson, a capable music supervisor.
Under Miss Carson's direction, the First Girls’ Glee Club has become the most
active group of the Music Department.
During the year iq2)-'24, the girls have been enthusiastically received at all
of their appearances, their costumes aiding in making their appearances effective.
The girls appeared at various churches, and gave their assistance toward
making the Christmas musical a success.
Sunday, February 10, at a Vesper service given at the First Methodist Church
sponsored by the Senior Club, the girls sang, "The Heavens Are Telling." from
Hayden's "The Creation" and Saint-Saens' "The Swan," accompanied by Law-
rence Delano, Mrs. Regina Holcomb, and Miss Dorothy Holcomb.
Another event of the history of the ig23-’z4 First Girls' is the girls appearance
at the Hotel Ottumwa at the entertainment of the Standard Oil men by the Rotary
and Kiwanis Clubs. The girls made a charming entrance in the Dining Hall
by lightly skipping around the room and among the tables, singing, "The Iowa
Corn Song."
From the gallery of the High School Auditorium, at the Christmas Chapel,
the girls again won much applause in the antiphonal singing with the glee clubs,
and Opera Chorus.
The First Girls' Glee Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday, the seventh
period.
The officers of the Club are as follows:
First Semester—Louise Peppers, president; Alice Trenncman, secretary and
treasurer; Maurine Gallagher, librarian.
Second Semester—Louise Peppers, president ; Dorothy Bartmess, secretary
and treasurer; Maurine Gallagher, librarian.
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The First Boys’ Glee-Club
THE First Boys' Glee Club this year is working hard under the very able leader-
ship of Mr. T. A. Baldwin to keep up the good name which it has always held,
as one of the peppiest and most prominent organizations of 0. H. S.
There are sixteen members of the club, as follows: First Tenor: Lamont
Eaton, Robert Ferguson, Robert Kreiner, Norman Swenson; Second Tenor:
Farrell Whelan, Charles Strang, George Zika, Arthur Hickey: F irst Bass: Em-
erson Brooks, Clair Stockberger, Everett Curtis, Charles Field: Second Bass:
Robert Nelson, Guy Graham, Ross Wiegand; Pianist: Billy Boone.
Mr. Baldwin is intending to present the Club soon in some kind of a public
entertainment, the exact nature of which has not been definitely decided upon.
The 0. H. S. Band
The Band and Orchestra
TWO of the most prominent organizations in the school this year are the band
and orchestra Both have contributed much time and effort to perfect their
organizations and they have been one of the main assets in completing a successful
school year.
The band which consists of thirty pieces, turned out for every game to help
our team to victory, they also played at pep chapels and parades to arouse pep
and enthusiasm. This year the members were equipped with fine uniforms bought
from the proceeds of the Miss Edna Means' program, fostered by the Hi Y Club.
1 he orchestra which includes fifty pieces also has helped in different ways
throughout the year by playing at all of our chapels and special programs.
We have been lucky in having at the head ol our band and orchestra a new
leader, Mr. Baldwin, whose help and direction have made for both our band and
orchestra a name of which the students and supporters of the Ottumwa High
School arc proud.
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The Second and Third Qirls’ Glee Clubs
ALTHOUGH the Second and Third Girls' Glee Clubs are not of the greatest
importance they are well worth mentioning. They are made up mostly of
Freshmen and Sophomores, training their voices for better places in Glee Clubs.
The two clubs have 175 voices in them, 50 for Second Girls’ and 125 for 1 bird
Girls'. These are divided into three groups that meet twice a week.
These Glee Clubs have three-part voice work. They work mostly for flex-
ibility and correct use of voice and tones.
They had a share in the success of the Christmas musical and pageant. For
music week in May, they worked up the Cantata, "Pan on a Summer Day, by
Paul Bliss. This is a good standard Cantata and it was a pleasing and enjoyable
success made so by the action, dances and beautiful singing.
Much credit is due Miss Carson for her constant work with these clubs.
The Opera Chorus
ABOUT the most interesting and attractive vocal group in the High School
is the Opera Chorus.
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It has complete harmony of four voices, which blend beautifully. The four
voices give a chance for greater variety of expression, and because of the great
number in the chorus greater variety of action, scenery, and costumes, are made
possible.
The Opera Chorus was one of the main factors that helped put on the Christ-
mas pageant in 1923. This was very effective; the chorus and the glee clubs sang
Christmas Carols from the back of the Auditorium while Art pictures were given
on the stage by the Art Department. The Chorus also sang some special numbers
that took well with the audience.
Most of the people in the Chorus are Juniors and Seniors, as their voices
are more developed and full.
"The Bohemian Girl" was the Opera given this year. 1 his was a great suc-
cess because of the hard work that all spent in helping. I he Gypsies, the Court
people, Count, thieves, Princess and all were well chosen for their parts. How
the Count’s daughter was stolen when very small, by Gypsies and how many
years later she was recovered; also a love story woven in—all this was made suc-
cessful by the acting, singing, and most of all by the hard work of .Miss Carson
in training them.
Cast of "Nothing But the Truth"
The Dramatic Club
ONE of the oldest organizations in Ottumwa High School, the Dramatic Club
holds an important place in its history. It has become one of the most im-
portant phases of school life.
The membership is limited to thirty-five who are chosen for their dramatic
ability and high standard of scholarship. The club has been divided into small
groups, each group being responsible for the program at one informal meeting.
These are held every two weeks and the more technical side of the theater is studied.
The one-act play "The Six Who Passed While the Lentils Boil was given
for the Music Club early in the season. "Nothing But the Truth, a comedy in
three acts was also presented and plans have been made for still another later
in the year.
Much of the success of the Dramatic Club is due to the faculty sponsor.
Miss Bateman Both in training and experience Miss Bateman is especially
fitted to fill this position in the ablest manner, as she is a graduate of the School
of Oratory at Cornell College, and after spending a season on Ridpath Chautauqua,
has coached plays for two years.
The aim of the Club—a fuller appreciation ol the better class of drama—
has always been kept in mind.
I he officers for ig23--24 were: Otto Montague, president; Louise Peppers,
vice president; Marthana Baker, secretary; John Webber, treasurer.
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Debating
AT the beginning of the year about twenty-five students reported to Coach
Johnson for work in debate. At the try-outs, competition was strong for
the coveted six places. The two teams and their alternates were chosen and work
began in earnest. John Webber, Carl Davies and LeRoy Denefe prepared the
affirmative of the question "Resolved that the U. S. should begin a gradual re-
duction of the protective tariff " and Bernard Hensen, Edward Bonnifield and
Ross Wiegand the negative. The practice debate with Washington was lost at
both places. Hard luck followed the boys all year, but they deserve unstinted
praise for their excellent work and good sportsmanship.
THE DEBATING TEAM
AFFIRMATIVE
John Webber—John shows good stage poise and is steady in rebuttal. He
will be lost through graduation.
Carl Davies—Carl, although a new debater this year showed up well, and
we expect great things of him in the future.
LeRoy Denefe—Le Roy is a wide reader and is always thoroughly prepared
with a wealth of material. This is his last year.
negative
Edward Bonnifield—Edward is a very fluent speaker and has a way all
his own. In summarizing and refuting the opposing case he shows his preparedness.
Bernard Hensen—Bernard is a very quiet, logical speaker and never be-
comes confused. This ends his three years career as a debater.
Ross Wiegand—Ross has a fine stage appearance and demands the attention
of the audience. Much is expected of him next year.
Declamatory
GIRLS’
T N the early part of the first semester, a score of eager and thoroughly interested
A participants tried out for the Girls’ Declamatory contest. From the contestants
were chosen Margaret Madden and Betty McGraw. Margaret was the represen-
tative to the Big Nine at Burlington and won fourth place with her dramatic piece
I he Lost Word." Both Margaret and Betty, who reads the humorous piece
Waiting for the Train," took first in their respective classes at Russell. Betty
won first in her class at Bloomfield and Margaret won third in her class. At the
pre-district contest at Ainsworth Betty took third place.
BOYS'
The boys of O. H. S. are yearly increasing their interest in declamatory work.
I his year was a record breaker and a goodly measure of boys tried out, most of
them in the Oratorical or Dramatic class. Gompetition ran close and Robert
Kreincr for the second time carried off first honors and represented O. H. S. in
the Big Nine. The oration "On Flander s Field" won him three laurels, first in
his class at Russell, ninth place in the contest at Fairfield, and second in his class
at Bloomfield.
As this is Bob’s last year we hope that some of the boys who made such an
excellent showing at the try-outs will step up and continue his good work.
ig24 Football Squad
Review of ’24 Football Season
THE football season which has just passed was one in which rare and noted
records were made and star-players were found. Every man deserves credit
for his bit to O. H. S., from the lowest scrub to captain Solly. At the end of
the season w-e met with tough luck at Fairfield and Osky but every season has
its ups and downs and who can speak against a team which piled up 162 points
to their opponents 55?
1 he season began on September 22, when O. H. S. met Fremont here and
swamped them, iq-o. The next game. September 29, with Mt. Pleasant furnished
our stars good practice, and we sure came out on top with 23-0. Here on October
6, Ottumwa and vicinity began to sit up and take notice. Who wouldn’t, when
their own home town team brings Chicago down and swamps them, 27-0? That's
just what they did. Morgan Park, Chicago decided to come down and take
all the vanity out of Ottumwa but they went home with their tails between their
legs. Then O. H. S. played their first out-of-town game and—swish—off goes
another contender for the title. They played zXlbia on October 13, the score
being 13-0.
The next game was on October 27 with Bloomfield, but Bloomfield seemed
to lack experience or were afraid or,—they couldn’t keep the ball. But anyhow
Ottumwa just piled the score up to 45 and then decided to stop. Well now what
have you got to say? That is 127 points scored for 0. H. S., without a point
for their opponents.
On November 3 an exciting game was staged on the Walter Schaffer field.
It was with Knoxville and was fought every inch of the way. The score was
9-0 at the end of the half. In the last quarter Knoxville pulled a tackle around
play and ran 55 yards for a touchdown. The score ended 9-6, the first points
against Ottumwa. Next the second team met Hedrick on November 8 and
defeated them 13-0.
The next fight was the deciding game of the season. Fairfield met Ottumwa
there, November 10. The first half was very exciting and closed with thescore
c-o. Then in the last quarter Fairfield played a fake pass formation play and
went over for a touchdown. Two times more they did this. The game ended
19-7, the first defeat for O. H. S. Then on November 17 the team pulled them-
selves together and beat the Davenport huskies 6-0. The last game was at Osky
on November 30. But Ottumwa lost their heads and fumbled the ball many times
because of a heavy snow storm which set in, and the game ended 30-0, Osky s
favor. With all rather inexperienced men for next year but plenty of raw material
we wish the football season of '25 success.
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(Sox) Captain Paul Soloman—Quarterback
“Little, but Ch my!!" Sox rounded out his fourth year on the gridiron for
O. H S. this year. His head saved many a precious game by quick thinking,
placing his plays, slipping and twisting through some of the best tackles of the
state. O. FI. S will be lucky to get as good a captain in years to come.
spirit was fine and we are proud of him.
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(Sweeney) Ralph Sweeney—Left Half
Fast and Furious." Sweeney played some fine football this season. His
specialties are long sure passes and ability to slip through the opponent's line.
On defensive he could always be depended upon to stop an end run reaching him.
Sweeney will be here next year and much will be expected of him.
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(Poggie) Nolan Pierce—Right half
I ough and hard as steel." Poggie was a very valuable man in this year's
season. He was little but an ox could not stop him and he was especially good
in bucking the line and nagging passes. He was fast and sure on his feet and was
every place where the opponents were not.
(Math) Clarence Matheney—Full-back
“Plug that line." Math was one of the stars of 24's eleven and comes up to
Skinny Grooms in playing his position He hit like lightning and was good at
following up his interference. He could always be depended upon to make a good
gain, always reliable, and at backing up the line he was in every play. This was
his last year and his absence will be keenly felt.
(Joe) Joe Ferguson—Left end
“Get that man." Joe showed himself to be one of the best ends in the state
this year. He had sticky fingers for catching long passes. He sure could pull
cm in. He was in every play—tackling, smashing, passing, and breaking up
interference. Next year’s team will have a hard vacancy to fill in when it comes
to replacing Joe, who graduates this year.
(Rater) Cornelius Rater—Tackle
"Flit ’em like a ton of brick." O. H. S. has reason to be proud of her tackle
this year, since Rater was in a great measure responsible for our strength both on
the offense and defense. Not only did he defend the pig-skin but he could kick
it and when in danger the ball would always go sailing over the enemies' heads.
Nothing could pass him on the line. Sorry we have to lose you, Rater.
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(Chuck) Ralph Adamson—Left guard
"He played the game." Chuck was always fighting. He was right there
when it came to tearing into plays, smashing through the line and making things
go wrong for the enemy in general. He made a very solid block in the line. It
was practically impossible to get through him. There will be a big hole in his
place next year.
(Tubby) Paul Thorne—Center
"Try to get through me." Tubby was right there in every way. His passes
were sure. His weight enabled him to make holes for successful center smashes.
He had a little trouble with his right ankle at the last of the season, but he pulled
out in time to play the last game at Osky. He will be missed next year.
(Gookin) Marvin Gookin—Right guard
Down and under." Gookin played a fast and furious game for 0. H. S.
this year. His hands were his greatest asset. What he didn't have in weight
he made up for in speed. Gookin is also leaving us this year.
(Tuff) Vernel Toemmes—Tackle
l ight. Tuff was a fighter and also had the strength of an ox. Nothing
could stop him or get past him. He w'as a prominent star on our team. He w'as
always first through the line. His playing is another thing that will be missed
next year.
(Niman) John Niman—Right end
"Show 'em to me." Niman W'as another one of our men who showed up well
in a gallery of stars. He w'as always in the midst of the fray and fought until the
whistle blew. With his height and jumping ability he could get almost impossible
passes. As a tackler he hit hard and was sure of his man. Sorry we couldn t
have you another year, Niman.
(Jack) Jack Harris—Half-back
Jack w'as handicapped by his w'eight but his speed made up for it. His spirit
w'as fine and clean sports was his model.
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(Tubby) George Zika—Guard
Tubby clawed and fought like a tiger and created a rumpus in general. The
only trouble was that he was too light for the position. He was always fighting
and pepping up the team.
(Walt) Walter Forsythe—Guard
Walt always played a hard, square game. He is noted for his spirit and fight.
I here was not a man as regular in practice and his training earned recognition
for him.
(Reeky) Reed uist—Guard
At guard Rcedquist was always fighting away, tearing holes for the backs
or going through himself for the ball. He played a good game and much more
is expected of him next year.
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(Parks) Harlan Parks—Quarter
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Harlan has served faithfully and has proven himself a valuable asset to the
machine. He is one of those talented individuals who can play most anything
they take a notion to. His generalship is noteworthy. He will surely make a
star next year.
(Skeet) Hubert Wilcox—End
Skeet played a battling game at end. There was always fight in him and very
few plays ever got around him. On the defensive he was a vicious tackler. He
has served faithfully for O. H. S four years, and rightfully deserves much credit
for giving all he had to the Ottumwa eleven.
(Ick) Leon Lane—Center
One of the peppiest fellows On our squad. We are sorry he is leaving us.
With an added year of experience, with his weight, fight, and pep he should make
a star player. During the past season he played in most all the games.
O. V.
Muscatine at Ottumwa Jan. 4 15 5
Mt. Pleasant at Ottumwa Jan. 11 34 10
Ottumwa at Washington Jan 18 33 10
Washington at Ottumwa Jan. 25 I 23 1 3
Fairfield at Ottumwa Feb. 17 2 1
Ottumwa at Burlington Feb 2 12 9
Ottumwa at Muscatine Feb. 8 13 4
Ottumwa at Mt. Pleasant Feb 15 14 7
Burlington at Ottumwa Feb. 22 20 19
Ottumwa at Fairfield Feb. 29 7 17
FINAL STANDING OF LITTLE Six- Won Lost — 24 Pct.
Fairfield 10 0 1000
Ottumwa 8 2 800
Burlington 5 5 500
Mt. Pleasant 3 7 300
Muscatine 3 7 300
Washington 1 9 100
Review of Basket Ball Season
letter men but
REVIEW OF SEASON
THIS year Ottumwa started the basketball season with six -----------
before the season was over they had lost three of them. The usual story of
hard luck and ineligibility played its part, but O. H. S. had a successful season
in spite of the loss of Ferguson and Gookin. Out of 14 games played Ottumwa
lost two. Goth these games were lost to Fairfield who later went to the state
tournament at Eoone. Captain Matheny starred at running guard as did Niman
at center and Vincent at forward. Soloman played his usual consistent game at
forward and Groves, a new man at guard, played a fine game at that position.
The team had a first class gym. outclassed nowhere in the state, this year and under
these surroundings they worked hard for a successful season, and that they were
not disappointed is shown by the fact that they scored 233 to their opponents 142.
Every letter man will graduate next year and with the possibility of having the
state championship here next year all men should work hard to build a team to
continue the glories of 0. H. S. With this in view a team consisting of all new
men was sent to the Mt. Pleasant tournament to gain experience.
On January 4 the Little Six Conference began and Ottumwa walked through
the first four games with overwhelming scores. 0. H. S. defeated Muscatine on
that date, 15-5 and both teams showed a dashing style of play. On January 11,
the red and white heroes defeated Mt. Pleasant, 34-10. Clever floor work and close
guarding showed up to good advantage for Ottumwa. On January 18 Ottumwa
swamped Washington, 33-10, and were never in danger once in the game. Not
being satisfied by beating Washington once they defeated them a week later,
23-13. The next game, with Fairfield, was termed the hardest of the season.
Both teams scrapped for the top place and it was one of the most exciting games
ever played on an 0. H. S. floor. But at the last minute Fairfield slipped past
the Ottumwa guards and scored 2 extra points, making 21 to Ottumwa's 17. On
February 2, Ottumwa played a stiff game with Burlington there, winning 12 to 9.
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Six days later the O. H. S. stars went to Muscatine again defeating them 14-4.
The air-tight defense of Groves and Matheny did not give their opponents a try
at the basket. In a fast and close game Ottumwa wiped another contender for
the title off the map by defeating Mt. Pleasant by a score of 14-7. The game was
hard-played throughout and well-battled to the last minute of play. On Feb-
ruary 22 the fastest, best played and most hard fought game staged on the local
floor was played. O. H. S. defeated the Burlington quintet in the final home game
of the season by 20-19. The game was won by Niman in the last minute of the
fight. February 29, O. H. S. basketball team lost to Fairfield by a score of 17-7.
About 1,000 fans crowded in the Fairfield armory to witness the last game of the
season. It was a fast-played, and well-guarded game, and everybody was proud
of Ottumwa in her last game of ’24.
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(Math) Captain Matheny
Right Guard
Matheny is one of the best, if not
the best, running guard ever developed
at O. H. S. Playing four years of
starring basketball he gave his all.
He was a speedy and heady player,
mixing in with every plan and had an
uncanny eye for the basket. He knew
basketball and observed faithfully all
training rules. If we had reached the
Boone state tournament he would have
without a doubt been placed on the all
state team. Give us more Matheny's!
(Diz) Gerald Vincent
Diz played three years of basket-
ball at forward or center and he played
the game. His height enabled him to
get the ball and made him a valuable
player. His best position, where most
of his shots were made, was under the
basket and he could drop the ball in.
He was one of the highest point makers
of the team. Vincent has given much
to 0. H. S. athletics and deserves a
great deal of credit.
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(Sox) Paul Soloman—Forward
What we have said about Math, and Diz. can be dittoed to Sox. that is. all
but the height. All he lacked was a few inches more in length, but nevertheless
Sox is a great star in O. FI. S. athletic history. With his speed and determination
he was in the middle of every play in every game. We lose Solly this year and
O. FI. S. will know it best in next year's athletics.
John Niman—Center
John Niman is another leading star in the 0. H. S. quintette. Where could
we have done in basketball history without Niman? A man who has starred for
three years for the honor of Ottumwa, and played a wonderful game deserves all
the credit that we can give. So-long Johnnie.
(Pete) Frederick Nanes—Running Guard
Pete was another new star on Ottumwa’s floor and showed his. ability at
every chance he had. Besides filling his guard position well he has sent the ball
spinning through the loop many a time. Pete deserves as much credit in bringing
home the bacon as any man on the team.
(Cookin? Marvin Gookin—Forward
Although Gookin met with some hard luck during the past year he rendered
O. FI. S. a valuable service in the basketball line in the years 23 and ’22. He
was a fast man and sure of the basket and made a specialty of waiting in a corner
and dropping the ball in the Icop at a short range.
Erwin Groves—Standing Guard
Do we all remember Pete Pruitt? I'll say!; and here is his double in ability.
Groves was a very valuable man, in guarding, getting the ball, and winning the
victory This was his first year of basketball and we rank him with the veterans.
(Hodge) Roger Cornelison—Standing Guard
Talk about fight! Hodge has played quite a few games this year and has
developed into fame through speed, fight and loyalty. Did you see him play at
Mt. Pleasant, and smash into their plays? Well, if you didn t, you missed some-
thing, and w hen a man can cover his part of the floor with ease he stands out as
being a star.
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Coach
Fang
(Fang) Mr. Farrington
Farrington has been a man who is very little heard of around the school in
the past year but has rendered a very valuable service to O. Fl. S. Fie took it
upon his shoulders to do all the dirty work and every athletic man is much in-
debted to Fang. He is usually patching up football pants or a shoe or working
on the basketball suits. Many a scrub would have been minus a good second-
hand suit if it wasn't for Farrington. He takes a personal interest in the men
and renders first aid and gives anybody a rubdown after a hard evening's prac-
tice. But more than this he has helped the fame of O. H. S. another notch by
giving many pointers to the wrestlers and through his swimming classes aided
in the class of '24 champion swimmers. Just ask any man in athletics and he
will tell vou the same.
Coach George Yount
Football—Basketball—T rack
"What’s the matter with Yount?" That's what they all say after they have
heard of him and of the highly successful seasons he has lead O. H. S. in every
branch of athletics. Yount is of the type that can get the best out of the players.
bad or poor and is noted for his pep and fight. "Play fair, but play the game.
is what he tells the teams before a doubtful and hard game, and the results of the
football, basketball, and track seasons of the last five years, alone prove Mr.
Younts' ability. He takes interest in everyone of the players and gives everybody
a fair chance. He sees to it that his men are playing according to the rules and
that they keep training to be the best physically fit to give their best to O. H. S.
We are indeed very fortunate in having Yount for an athletic coach.
The Mat Season
"What's the matter with the wrestlers?"
01 I UMWA'S w restlers this year have been very extraordinarily good and
have showed their ability at every match in which we contended. They
deserve much credit and all the honor that our school can give them. They
have given all their ability, w'hat do we owe them1
In both dual meets this year they took all the points. With Osky here on
February 13 they sailed through with ease—20-0 There were seven matches.
and w'e captured six by decision and one by fall. On February 1 the team won its
first match of the season from Davenport high school by the one-sided score of
24-0. Out of the six matches O. H. S. got four falls and two decisions. On Fri-
day, February 15 the squad w'ent to low'a City and entered in the state wrestling
meet. The four cities represented were Marshalltown. Ottumwa. Belle Plaine
and Anamosa. Our first place was taken by Adamson, Wilcox, Franklin, and
Sauers took second, while Kielkopf and Booth came in as third. Marshalltow'n
w'on the meet with 43 points and Ottumwa took second with 16. At the Iowa
State meet five men were taken, and with a lot of tough luck we placed sixth
But our first two meets made up for this defeat and on the whole the season has
been very successful.
(Lee) Lee Franklin—135 pound
Lee Franklin is another one of our noted wrestlers. He captured the Iowa
state championship in ’23. In the Osky match he pinned his man in 1 minute
and 25 seconds, it being the only fall. In the Davenport duel match he also won
by a fall in 4 minutes. That shows that he was no weakling or quitter. His
actions speak louder than anything a man can say on paper. You just have to
see him in action
(Chuck) Ralph Adamson—158 pound
To Ralph Adamson O. H. S. gives in a large measure all the credit of coaching
and running the mat team. He showed great leadership and ability as a captain.
In the Oskaloosa match he was the feature of the evening. His man was a iqo
pound giant while Chuck with his 158 pounds of wildcat, grit and fighting spirit
gained the time advantage of two minutes and 12 seconds. Some wrestler, Eh!
Chuck is a senior and has done as much for O. H. S. as any man in football and
wrestling.
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(Skeet) Herbert Wilcox—115-125 pound
"The man you can't down.” Another of our champions and one who put
his heart and soul into training and giving his best to O. H. S. In the Davenport
match he downed his man in quick time and with Osky he almost pinned Graham
but gained the time advantage of 4 minutes and 5 seconds. Skeet is the president
of the senior class, and he shows the highest type of sportsmanship.
(Skeet) Hessel Sauers—125-115 pound
This is the first year Skeet Sauers has had opportunitj’ to .show his ability, but
he proved what he could do in both the dual meets and at Iowa City. His time
advantage with the Osky man was 5 minutes and 45 seconds and with North of
Davenport it was 6 minutes and 20 seconds and at times almost had him pinned.
(Kielkopf) Clarence Keilkopf—145 pound
Keilkopf showed great grit and determination in the Davenport match here.
Baker of the D. FI. S. used the headlock time after time, and on several occasions
had the. local mat star in a bad fix, but with his cleverness he pulled out of the holds
and in the encl came on top with 1 minute and 20 seconds advantage.
(Boots) Bernard Booth—105 pound
Our 105 pound star is Booth. "Little, but Oh! My! In his bout with Osky
he displayed his skill by gaining a time advantage of 5 minutes and 25 seconds.
Track Season
' I 'HIS year Coach George Yount has been particularly fortunate in having an
unequaled squad of cinder artists captained by Diz Vincent, O. H S.'s elong-
ated streak of greased lightning. Diz however had to shake it up quite a
bit to keep ahead of the rest of the team composed of Hermann, Adamson, Cecconi,
Skeet Wilcox, Harper. Husky. Harris, Niemeyer, Brody, Gilbert, and last but not
least, Arden Edwards.
If however, you have a tendency to disbelieve the facts mentioned aboxe we
would recommend you to cast a glance at the trophy case wherein repose the cup
the team nailed at Drake for the Class A two mile relay, together with sundry
medals awarded for winning third in the two mile relay arid third in the medley
race. If your eyes can stand the shock then look farther and glimpse the cup
the two mile relay team won at the Kansas relays, surrounded by its retinue of
admiring medals, together with the medals won at Parsons where we placed third.
Incidentally it might be well to mention the fact that the team copped second
place at Grinnell, among some real stiff competition, with Diz being individual
high point man.
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Gerald Vincent (Diz)
Behold our track star. A man who can place
second in the United States is a runner of no mean
ability, and that is the record of our star who ran
for the glory of old 0. H. S. at Philadelphia. Penn-
sylvania, November 25, 1Q23 I This is not the only
title that has been placed on our local champion
runner however. He has placed first in the last tw'o
years in the state Cross Country run, and three
years ago in '22 he took second and fourth in the
half mile runs respectively. Some runner eh! Be-
sides being a wonder at running Diz is also a valu-
able man at basketball, and all you have to do to
know his ability as an athlete is see him in action.
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Calendar for the School Year
SEPTEMBER
4—School starts.
5—Everybody running wild, you start for one
place and end up six blocks the other side
of it.
6—Some few bright students have been able to
find their classes and arc giving the new
teachers the once-ovcr.
7—Traffic regulations—everybody to the right!
10—Where, oh! where have our lockers disap-
peared to?
14—Journalism classes starting in to publish
the “Argus News”.
17—One of our freshmen, Bailey Webber, finally
finds his class.
18—Dramatic Club tryouts start, and everyone
is looking too dramatic for words.
19—Chapel today. Judge Moon speaks on the
Constitution. Dick is arrested.
20—Gym classes arc starting and there are many
tardy students who just can’t take a shower
and dress in 10 minutes.
22—Fremont football game. Beat ’em. First
game of the year.
24—Subscribe for the Argus News!
25—Cafeteria is now in full swing. Lots of
students cat with “Gus”. Glee Clubs or-
ganized.
26—Band has first practice under Mr. Baldwin.
Pep Club organizes and elects officers.
Chapel for the Mt. Pleasant football game.
Got 'em, too!
27—Freshmen organize in Room 300. A whole
mess of 'em. Hi-Y organizes and elects
officers.
OCTOBER
1—Radio Club organizes.
2—First issue of the Argus News out.
3—Sophomores organize. Chapel, Mr. Luk
sings.
5—Pep Club stages big parade for Morgan Park
football game to be held tomorrow. Lots
of pep.
6—O. H. S. eleven wallop Morgan Park team
27—0!!!!
8—Juniors elect officers. Special edition of the
Argus out this morning honoring the victory
over Morgan Park.
10—Chapel, Fire Chief Sloan speaks on Fire
Prevention.
11—Latin Club has new kind of party, legions
’n everything.
12—Tickets being sold for Edna Means program.
Mr. Baldwin an ardent supporter.
13—Albia football game won by Yount’s “Bull
Dogs.” Score 13-0.
16—Second edition of the Argus News out.
18—Band hoping for new suits if tickets sell
for Edna Means.
19—Edna Means program. Big turn-out.
22—Librarians chosen and everything going
slick.
24—Orchestra on the platform in chapel. Lots
of music. Annual staff chosen. Dramatic
Club initiation at Marthanna Baker’s.
25—Locker keys out today. Pep chapel, great
prize fight. Firpo loses!
26—Vacation! Teacher’s Institute! Hurray
for the teachers!
27—Wallop Bloomfield 45-0. Keep up the good
work, boys.
30—Argus News out today.
31—Assigned scats in chapel! Helen and Mar-
vin are sad!! They aren’t the only ones
either.
NOVEMBER
1—Everybody looking pretty because pictures
arc being taken for the Annual.
2—Pep meeting and class meeting. New hair-
cuts arc being sported.
3—Argus News out today. Knoxville vs. Ot-
tumwa, we win, 9-6. Poor Joe!!
5—Mary Lucille Emery, first senior to pay
her $5.
7—Same old stall. Pictures still being taken.
9—Declamatory tryouts.
10—Big game—Fairfield defeats us 19-7. Lots
of rooters accompany team.
12—No one but teachers can get in the building
before 8:30! B-r-r-r. It’s cold for in-
dustrious students.
13—Everyone selling tickets for “The Merchant
of Venice.”
14—Argus News out today. Chapel.
15—Students of Argus News and Annual staff
leave for Grinnell to attend the Press Con-
vention.
16—Keen Pep chapel! Budd Williams back
from Florida. We knew you wouldn’t stay,
Bu dd.
17—Everyone nearly dies of thrills at the Dav-
enport game. Matheny is the “Hero” of
all the girls. Score, 6-0.
19—Billy Boone leads sale of “Merchant of
Venice” tickets.
20—Mr. Couch’s room flooded with ticket sellers
and buyers.
23—“Merchant of Venice.” Everyone out to
see if Portia said “The quality of mercy is
not strained.”
26—Journalism class turns over new leaf. “I
Wonder Why?” (sung by the entire class)
“Diz” leaves.
28—Everyone looking forward to vacation. Pep
chapel by Argus News staff.
29—Turkey Day! Osky vs. O. H. S. First snow
and second defeat. “Diz" Vincent runs in
National Intcrscholaslic Cross Country run
at Philadelphia and wins second place!!!
30—Vacation.
DECEMBER
5—Home Declam. Contest.
6—Intelligence test. My! but everyone looks
bright.
7—Bob Kricner goes to Fairfield to Boys' Big
Nine Declamatory contest.
10—Swimming starts today. Now for the
sharks!
11—Mr. Cree’s “Awkward Club" has its initial
meeting and it is hoped that the member-
ship will increase.
12—New shelves in the library. Senior president
shines his shoes and combs his hair, because
—he is going to have his picture taken.
17—Juniors select class pins and rings.
18—Argus News out. Christmas pageant.
21—School out for Christmas vacation. Merry
Xmas and many presents!
Fare-thee-well 1923!
JANUARY
2—Everyone back. Many teachers sport bob-
bed hair and new style hair cuts. Gym
seems to have affected many of our fair
damsels.
3—Temperature goes down to 12 below. Mus-
catine B. B. game, 15-5! Band appears at
game in their brand new uniforms. Bald-
win is proud.
8—Charles Field has a new coat. Senior girls
plan money-making scheme by the movies.
Annual staff is working hard.
11—Mt. Pleasant B. B. game, 34-11! Practices
going on for “By Jove."
14—First school movie, quite thrilling.
15—Snow! Last issue of Argus News by first
semester Journalism class. Midwinter class
parties—brand new marcels and shoes. One
day of vacation. Hurray!
18—“By Jove", Argus Annual staff musical
comedy is one grand hit. Miss Hcindel en-
tertains at Bluebird. Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
wards are guests.
21—New semester starts. Oh! the freshmen we
have, they’re runnin’ wild.
29—Swimming is quite the vogue these chilly
days. Brave girls.
FEBRUARY
1—Poor start for the month. Fairfield wins
in B. B. game 21-17. Anyhow we win the
Davenport wrestling match.
2—Burlington vs. O. H. S. 12-9.
6—Wilson Memorial Chapel—Dr. Swisher gives
splendid talk.
8—Margaret Madden wins 4th place at Girls’
Big Nine Declamatory contest.
12—Argus News out today.
13—Centerville vs. O. H. S. wrestling match.
14—Valentine’s day and parties. Slick and
getting slicker.
22—Won Burlington basketball game 20-19.
29—Margaret Madden, Bob Krciner and Betty
McGraw win three firsts at declamatory
contest at Russell. Another Fairfield de-
feat, 17-7.
MARCH
7—O. H. S. loses at Fairfield tournament.
10—Snow! Dramatic Club hard at work on
“Nothing but the Truth.”
14—Declamatory contestants enter at Bloom-
field, one first, one second, and a third place
won.
17—St. Patrick’s Day. Mr. Baldwin looks so
lovely in that soft moss colored green.
21—“Nothing but the Truth"—big success.
Charles tells the truth for 24 hours. Ains-
worth declamatory contest, third place won
by Betty McGraw.
21-22—B. B. tournament held in the Gymnasium
of the High School. Fairfield wins.
25—Water in pool makes eyes look mighty “su-
perstitious.”
27—French Club banquet al Bluebird.
28—Mr. Couch sent home with the measles.
31—Spring vacation starts!! Bliss!
APRIL
7—Everyone back all O. K. except Mr. Couch
and he is sent home again.
8—Fire drill today. Six weeks tests! Sharks
are taking in new members.
16—Athletic chapel. “O’s” are awarded to
football, basketball and wrestlers. Seniors
decide to wear caps and gowns for Com-
mencement.
18—Argus News out today. Juniors win class
B. B. championship. Bernadine Bowne
picks a new “Shiek." New torch members
chosen. Spring football practice begins.
25—“Bohemian Girl"—splendid opera.
28—Walter McCullough sports crutches and
Dorothy doesn’t get to go to the DeMolay
dance.
MAY
2—Opening of the baseball season, many stu-
dents get suddenly “ill"—Spring fever!
Juniors pay dues.
29—Class parties.
JUNE
1—Baccalaureate.
5—Commencement.
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