Clay City High School - Claytonian Yearbook (Clay City, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1949 volume:

CLAYTONIAN Annual Staff Editors ________________________________Norma Murvin Bill Bryan Art Editor ___________________ Barbara Hesser Business Managers ______________ Howard Pilson Bob Weber Boys’ Athletics _______________ Ricky Schwartz Girls’ Athletics ________________________ Ann Behymer Calendar _______________________ Davetta Raley Jokes --------------------------- Roy Padgett Glen Brainard Snapshots ---------------------- Frank Mayden Chief Typist ------------------- Patricia Gill Typists ________________________ Ellen Patridge Vera Moseley Marilyn Cockerel Margaret Fehrenbacher 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Foreword This book is a representation of the life of the ’49ers. It portrays their achievements, obstacles, abilities, and activities. Let us compare their wearisome movement of yesterday with our rapid progression of today. 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Dedication We, the '49ers dedicate our gold mine to the succeeding classes of the 50’s. It has been a stately union of accomplishment with all the riches any gold mine could yield. It has immensely developed our lives in personality, courtesy, determination, enthusiasm, and ambition. May our ultimate desire be that you receive the inspiration to obtain all the qualities mentioned above in the aggressive years of tomorrow. Door to riches o'o 19 CLAYTON I AN 19 Principal V. D. Shafer BOARD OF EDUCATION President—W. R. Dewhirst Secretary—H. J. Bokenkamp Acting Secretary—V. D. Shafer Other members are Lewis Clark, J. L. Blessing, and J. W. Duff. 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Faculty V. D. SHAFER—Physics, English. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois—1934. Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana Illinois— 1940. RUSSELL BISSEY—General Science, Biology. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Fort Collins, Colorado—1927. Master of Science (M.S.), University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire—1929. JACK GENGLER-Band. Bachelor of Music, (B.M.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington —1946. Master of Music Education (M.M.E.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois—1948. MAYTLE MARIE HARRIS—English, Library. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1939. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1946-47. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado—1948. RUSSELL HARRIS—Shop. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1937. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1949. DALE E. HORTON—English, Latin. Bachelor of Art (A.B.), McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois—1939. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio—1947. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1947-48. JOHN L. NASH—Mathematics, History, Civics. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1938. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1947-49. LOREN H. PETTY—Agriculture. Diploma in Industsrial Arts, Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1932. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1934. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-1942. Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-1942. (Continued) 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 Faculty (Continued from preceding page) ANNABEL L. SANDERS—Girls’ Physical Education. Commerce. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois—1947. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1948. FRANK F. SCHACK—Boys’ Physical Education, Physiology, General History. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College—1940. MARY ELLEN STEVENS—Vocational Homemaking. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1948. VIRGIL R. WHEATLEY—Commerce, Mathematics. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbon-dale, Illinois—1938. Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-1946. BESSIE H. HESSER Secretary to Principal. E. E. REICHMAN—Engineer. •Jranje ft Schadi ftirqlt WluatUy . 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 BILL KENLEY—Class President 3, 4; Vice President 2; Student Council 1; Librarian 4; F.F.A. 1; Spanish Club 2; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4. VERA MOSELEY—Class President 2; Class Vice President 4; Student Council 1; Class Queen 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parlimentarian 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Commerce Club 3; Dance Club 4. ADA FLO WEGER—Student Council 2; Class Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; Commerce Club 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4. RICKY SCHWARTZ—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Class President 1; Class King 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 4; Dance Club 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Octet 3. PATRICIA GILL—Class Treasurer 1, 4 ; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1. 4 ; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Commerce Club 3; Basketball Queen Candidate 3; Pep Club 1; Librarian 4; Dance Club 4. NORMA JAYNE MURVIN—Class Secretary 2; Student Council 4; President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; President 2; Library Staff 3. 4; Commerce Club 3; Latin Club 4; President 4; Girl’s Chorus 3, Class Queen 3, Octet 3: Pep Club 1. 4 2 flc tforrif SPONSOR PRESIDENT Jam £. MteJk SPONSOR 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 ANN BEHYMER—F.H.A 1, 2, 3. 4; Parliamentarian 3; Pep Club 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 3; President 4; Commerce Club 3; Band 3; Girl's Chorus 3; Dance Club 4. GLEN BRAINARD—F.F.A. 1, 3; Commerce Club 3. BILL BRYAN—Basketball 1, 3; Track 1; Class Vice President 3; Band 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Commerce Club 3; Chorus 3. MARILYN COCKEREL—Class Secretary 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2; F.II.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Commerce Club 3; Dance Club 4. DON COX—Ingraham 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4 ; F.F.A. 4; Varsity Club 4; Dance Club 4. MAURICE DENTON—Baseball 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Commerce Club 3; Photography Club 3, 4; BILL EVANS—Oilton, Oklahoma 1; St. Elmo 2; Band 1; F.F.A. 3; Basketball 4; Photography Club 4. MARGARET FEHRENBACHER—Student Council 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Reporter 3; Girl’s Chorus 2, 3; Octet 3; Library Staff 4. cjUtt PmuzaoA PoaaPl P. Cox Pi l Pryan 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 BONNIE HENDERSON—F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 3; Latin Club 4; Girl’s Chorus 3; Librarian 4. OWEN HENRY—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Manager 4. BARBARA HESSER—G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Scribe 4; Commercce Club 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4. JIM LAKE—Ingraham 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Commerce Club 3; F.F.A. 4. FRANK MAYDEN—Manager 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; President 4 ; Commerce Club 3; F.F.A. 1; Varsity Club 4. DORIS MITCHELL—Band 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Chorus 2. BILL MOSELEY—Student Council 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3. MILDRED OSBORNE—Sailor Springs 1, 2; Latin Club 4. ROY PADGETT—Photography Club 2, 3, 4; President 3; Commerce Club 3. i- foanu Peis CUeJursec Barbara Jane P esser PuUtt tV. MiKry T .A Jatrus jCaJre rank fflayAen Peris Bttibehsl Billy ftte kt 4tZil)rai Psbertu Bliyd.faJtyeH 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 ELLEN PATRIDGE— F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. HOWARD PILSON—F.F.A. 1, 2; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Commerce Club 3; Boy’s Chorus 3. GALEN PITTMAN—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVETTA RALEY—Michigan 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Commerce Club 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Reporter 4. GENE UMFLEET—F.F.A. 3; Commerce Club 3. BOB WEBER—Ingraham 1, 2; Basketball 2; Commerce Club 3. JOHNSIE WILLIAMS—Class Queen 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commerce Club 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Dance Club 4. GARLIN WORKMAN—Ingraham 1, 2; F.F.A. 3, 4; President 4. m X S. 'foafUet tekr Saytaa -titelvr k. ■ Jatv ie May Wtltiama 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Senior Class Will We of the Senior Class of the Clay City Community High School, being of sound mind, almost infallible judgement and infinite generosity and realizing that our days at our dear Alma Mater are soon to be terminated, declare this our last will and testament. To the Faculty and the Board of Education we wish to leave our most sincere appreciation. To Mr. Reichman and Mrs. Ilesser, who have so long tolerated these among us who insist upon forgetting locker combinations and throwing paper on the floor, we leave our praise for their patience and also a portion of sympathy for the coming years. To the remaining classes we leave our best wishes and encouragement. In addition to these, each individual of this class has made the supreme sacrifice of leaving one of his or her well known traits. Ann Behymer leaves everything “Lard” doesn’t want. Glen Brainard leaves his undecided expression to Bill Bissey. Bill Bryan leaves his “Great Dane” for the mascot of the Senior class next year. Marilyn Cockerel leaves her Frazer behind but is taking her “Bus ’ with her. Don Cox leaves his position as boss of the Ingraham gang to Gene Woods. Maurice Denton is leaving his many tardy slips to Gene Crackel. Bill Evans is soon leaving for Hollywood and the movies, but is leaving his red shirt as a souvenir. Margaret Fehrenbacher wishes to take but one thing with her, an A in English. Patricia Gill leaves her overstuffed notebook to anyone who thinks they can find anything in it. Bonnie Henderson leaves everything to her sister Barbara in order that the family standards might not be lowered. Owen Henry leaves his front teeth to the next sucker who tries to catch a ball in his mouth. Barbara Hesser leaves her art talent to the art editor of the annual of 1950. (Continued) 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Senior Class Will (Continued from preceding page) Bill Kenley leaves his seat in English but is taking his knowledge of atomic power. Jim Lake leaves his Ford to anyone who wants it. He’s getting a submarine. Frank Mayden leaves his “sharpies” to the next “Moose”. Doris Mitchell leaves her sourest note on the cornet to Jim Keck. Bill Moseley leaves his mechanical abilities and ideas to Bill Tooley. Vera Moseley leaves her collection of sweaters to Mary Flexter. Norma Murvin leaves her blush to Charlotte Dane. Mildred Osborne prefers to just pick up her books and walk out in her own sweet, quiet way. Roy Padgett leaves his position as soda jerk to any “Jerk” who wants it. Ellen Patridge leaves her ability to square dance to Carolyn Easley. Howard Pilson leaves his ability to make his automobile sound like an airplane to Charles Moseley. Galen Pittman leaves his ability to “get with a new Pontiac what you can't get with a Model-A” to Jim Cockerel. Davetta Raley leaves her northern accent to Alice Partin. Ricky Schwartz has decided to just leave the school to Easley. Gene Umileet leaves his long hours of diligent labor in the shop to Dick Shaffer. Bob Weber leaves his “ginger bread smiles for the giris to Lowell Kluthe. Ada Flo Weger is going to Ada a future gossip club with her Flo of witty remarks. Johnsie Williams leaves her swing and sway with Sammy Kaye. Garlin Workman leaves his position as coke salesman for the F.F.A. to his nephew Gene. He wants to keep it in the family. 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 Best Dancers Hall of Fame Marilyn Cockerel Most Popular Ann Behymer Classiest Ellen Patridge Most Talkative Quietest Mildred Osborne Kindergarten Kids Davetta Raley Best Worker Margaret Fehrenbacher Wittiest Ada Flo Weger Best Bluffer Bonnie Henderson Most Bashful Doris Mitchel Best Looking Boy Prettiest Girl Vera Moseley Most Courteous Best All Arounds Barbara Hesser Youngest Johnsie Williams Most Studious Norma Murvin Neatest Patricia Gill Most Mischievous Ricky Schwartz Bill Evans Frank Mayden Roy Padgett Gene Umfleet Owen Henry Garlin Workman Bill Bryan Glen Brainard Bill Moseley Galen Pittman Don Cox Howard Pilscn Bill Kenley Maurice Denton Bob Weber Jim Lake . 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Senior Personalities Name Ann Behymer Glen Brainard Bill Bryan Marilyn Cockerel Don Cox Maurice Denton Bill Evans Margaret Fehrenbacher Patricia Gill Bonnie Henderson Owen Henry Barbara Hesser Bill Kenley Jim Lake Frank Mayden Doris Mitchel Bill Moseley Vera Moseley Norma Murvin Mildred Osborne Roy Padgett Ellen Patridge Howard Pilson Galen Pittman Davetta Raley Ricky Schwartz Gene Umfleet Bob Weber Ada Weger Johnsie Williams Garlin Workman Nickname “Lizzy” “Brainless” To To “Dopey” To “Highpockets” “Bozo” To To “Bozie” To “Bevens” To “Maggie” To Sudsy” To “Perfume” To “Oscar” To “Babs” To “Einstein” To “Puddle” To “Moose” To “Dot” To “Willie” To “Birdie” To “Strawberry” “Midge” To To “Srueakv” To “Froggie” To “Tadpole” To “Blondie” To “Davey” “Rick’’ To To “Fleetwood” To “Skinny” To “Adie” To “Wiggles” To “Bouncer” To Ambition be a girls’ P. E. teacher be a mechanic compose songs like Nature Boy be a bubble dancer be mayor of Ingraham fly for United Air lines be an orator be an English teacher be a secretary be a housewife be a farmer be an artist be a civil engineer be a ford dealer be a photographer be a band director be a cab driver be a model sing for Metropolitan remain silent be a soda jerk be a baby sitter be a doctor be a welder be a nurse play professional baseball be a carpenter be a banker be an old maid be a math teacher be Clay County Farm Advisor 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN Senior Personalities Likes Truck drivers Basketball Soft music Dislikes Did You Ever See’em Fattening foods Unhappy? Rough games Miss a setup? Jazz Speechless? Popularity Holidays History Oratory English Boys named Jim Men Basketball Texas Studies Fords Turtle neck sweaters Concerts Flora Convertibles Music Peace and quiet Chewing gum Fun Women Machinery Arguing Baseball Shop work F rankenstein Girls Johnsie Agriculture Lonely evenings School days Misconceptions Drama Confusion Loafing Competition BaseTball Other states Farming High water Walking English Gossip Muddy roads Loafers Noise Fisticuffs Sad movies To be refused Politics Classes Showoffs Chemistry Musicals Boys Wiggles Republicans Without a date? Make an “A” in history Make a “D” in history? Needing a haircut? Absent? Without her typing? Angry ? In a hurry? In jeans? Without his math? Not whistling? Quiet at a party? Miss the bus? Raise his voice? Not smiling? Not busy? Without her Latin? Looking sloppy? Feeling low? Without the car? Without his hair combed Agreeing ? Without Carolyn? Playing basketball ? Awake in history class? Have a date? Talk too much? Excited ? 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 We Have Not Learned In Vain There came a challenge from without, Directly at us hurled; To segregate connections here, And come to face the world. We did not leave positions then, We boldly did remain; To terminate that call we cried, We shall not learn in vain. But now the time has come for us The world we now must face; But all the forces great and small. Our knowledge can’t erase. And still upon our youthful lips, There comes a great refrain; As we appraise our waiting jobs, We have not learned in vain. Perhaps we should continue now, Not turn from this great road; And learn in higher places yet, To bear a larger load. Should we our studies then resume, A wider knowledge gain? Proceed or not we all agree, We have not learned in vain. And so to these who taught us more, As we saw fit to ask; We now express exceeding thanks, And turn to face our task. Then when our earthly days are few. And follies we restrain, We’ll humbly say, sans one small doubt, We’ve never learned in vain. —Bill Bryan 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 CLASS MOTTO “Character is the corner stone of success.” CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS White Carnation Blue and White THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee, Child of the wandering sea, Cast from her lap, forlorn! From thy dead lips a clearer note is born Than ever Triton blew from wreathed horn! While on mine ear it rings. Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:— Build thee more stately mansions, 0 my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea! —Oliver Wendell Holmes 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Junior Class Row 5—Bill Hawn, Bill Bissey, Gene Crackel, Clyde McNair, Charles Moseley, Jim Keck, Bill Tooley, Roy Vanfossen, Bill West, Dick Shaffer, Jack Herdes. Row 4—Carroll Frutiger, Neal Murbarger, Lola Bissey, Sammie Abernathy, Evelyn Harris, Erma Glynn Phillips, Vonda Sawyer, Bill Holman, Mervin Moseley. Row 3—Mr. Wheatley, Charlotte Dane, Lois Jean Lewis, Dean Hunley, Jo Ann Fifer, Joann Gibbs, Pat Timmons, Sylvia Nail, Kathryn Herdes, Betty Wells, Mickey Cailteux, Mrs. Stevens. Row 2—Florence Wright, Barbara Henderson, Anita Sanson, Winona Hall, Patty Staser, Mary Flexter, Alice Partin, Helen Lambert, Loeta Shelton. Row 1—Neal Hildebrand, Fred Amerman, Jack Lewis, Jabez Coggan, Gene Woods, Neal Kenley, Bill Shehorn. The Juniors under the sponsorship of Mrs. Stevens, and Mr. Wheat-ley held their first class meeting in September to elect the following officers: President --------------- Vice President ---------- Secretary _______________ Treasurer ............... Student Council Members ___________ Bill Holman _________ Charles Moseley ..... Erma Glynn Phillips ____________ Pat Timmons ____________ Alice Partin Bill West The Juniors, following the old tradition, again sponsored the Dizzy Derby to raise funds for the Banquet, and Prom which is presented at the close of the year, and the Annual which is edited in their senior year. The Dizzy Derby was a tremendous success and we know the Banquet and Prom will long be remembered. In addition, seven satisfactory parties have been held. 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 Sophomore Class Row 4—Donald Erwin, Paul Fehrenbacher, Don Bokenkamp, Glen Thomas, Bob Stanley, G. B. Holder, Frank Wilcox, Jack Cook, Jim Moseley, Jim Cockerel, Norman Smith, Norman Scammahorn. Row 3—Frank Barre, Max Rhoads, John Gordon, Jack Smith, Gene Workman, Claude Denton, Neal Williams, Melvin Colclasure, Lynn Gray, Charles Combs. Row 2—Mr. Hortin, Joann Dunahee, Nova Mitchel, Nancy Brown, Eunice Armitage, Lora Herdes, Julia Hildebrand, Peggy Staser, Shirley Frank, Marye Behymer, Wilma Moseley, Miss Sanders. Row 1—Clarence McDowell, Patty Stanley, Nada Osborne, Carolyn Easley, Annalou Sharp, Romona Bache, Irma Rae Harrison, Joann Hen-inger, Violet Stum. The Sophomore class under the supervision of Mr. Hortin and Miss Sanders elected the following officers at the organization meeting in September: President ______________ Vice President ......... Secretary ______________ Treasurer ______________ Student Council Members Paul Fehrenbacher — Robert Stanley --- Shirley Frank ---- Jim Cockerel --- . G. B. Holder Marye Behymer The class enjoyed two successful parties, a weiner roast and a skating party. 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Freshmen Class Row 5—Bill Sharp, Rex Cokley, Fred Shelton, Carrol Baker, Gerald Sha-dle, Claude Dasch, Jim Wells, Lowell Kluthe, Merlin Dasch, Donnell Padgett, Jim Kuenstler, Bill Holcomb, Don O’Dell, Dale Fry, Bobby Daubs, Thomas Reeves, Jim Stanley, James Gill. Row 4—George Bissey, Wayne Stanley, Robert Monical, Doris Patridge, Kaye Taylor, Barbara Lewis, Joan Kessler, Wanda Taylor, Barbara Springer, Carole Shore, Jim Shehom, Wayne Lister. Row 3—Mary Ruth Henderson, Fern Walker, Etta Mitchel, Jeannine McGrew, Ruth Bateman, Erma Bayler, Bonnie Monical, Marilyn Van-fossen, Ruth Gibbs, Bernice Wells, Colene McVay, Barbara Hale, Mr. Bissey. Row 2—Catherine Gibbs, Norma Gill, Marilyn Erwin, Norma Rhoads, Nola Herdes, Betty Lewis, Phyllis Lackey, Lola Ruth Patridge, Joan McCormick, Marie Mosser, Carolyn Mayo, Kathryn Grove. Row 1—Loren Lee Sunday, Kenneth Hostettler, Keith Pickens, Lester Sloan, Don Bissey, Bobby Boxell, Fred Kuenstler, Donald Weger, Joe Nosek, Jim Knowles. The Freshman class, sponsored by Mr. Bissey and Mr. Harris, held their first meeting with eager determination to adapt themselves to their new surroundings. The following officers were elected: President __________________________________Doris Patridge Vice President _____________________________ Barbara Hale Secretary __________________________________ Merlin Dasch Treasurer __________________________________ Claude Dasch Student Council Members ____________________ Joan Kessler Robert Boxell Three very successful parties have been enjoyed by the members of the class—a Halloween party, a Sadie Hawkins party, and a skating party held at Flora. The class is looking forward to the coming years with great enthusiasm. I 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Perfect Attendance FIRST SEMESTER Freshmen Sophomores Claude Dasch, Jr. Merlin Dasch Marilyn Erwin Catherine Gibbs Norma Gill Kathryn Grove Barbara Hale Mary Henderson Jack Cook Joann Dunahee Julia Hilderbrand G. B. Holder Nova Mitchel Peggy Staser Violet Stum Frank Wilcox, Jr. Jim Knowles Jim Kuenstler Phyllis Lacky Wayne Lister Carolyn Mayo Joan McCormick Jeannine McGrew Colene McVay Marie Mosser Carole Shore Barbara Springer Jim Stanley Wanda Taylor Fern Walker Don Weger Juniors Seniors Lola Bissey Margaret Fehrenbacher Jabez Coggan, Jr. Rob Weber Gene Crackel Ricky Schwartz Carroll Frutiger Ada Flo Weger Joann Gibbs Johnsie Williams Evelyn Harris Jack Herdes Neal Hildebrand Jack Lewis Lois Lewis Clyde McNair Neal Murbar Erma Glynn Patricia Staser Gene Woods CLAYTON I AX 19 49 High School Honor Roll FIRST SEMESTER High Honors Seniors Bill Kenley ____ 4.75 Norma Murvin______4.75 Ricky Schwartz __ 4.75 Juniors Lois Weidner 4.75 Erma Glynn Phillips 4.75 Alice Partin 4.6 Neal Kenley 4.5 Anita Sansom 4.5 Sophomores Carolyn Easley 5. Freshmen Carole Shore Fern Walker 5. Fred Kuenstler 4.75 George Bissey ..... 4.5 Barbara Springer 4.5 Jim Stanley .... 4.5 Honors Seniors Bill Bryan ______ 4.25 Maurice Denton___4.25 Patricia Gill ___ 4.25 Frank Mayden _____4.25 Johnsie Williams_4.25 Ann Behymer_______4. Bill Moseley ____ 4. Howard Pilson ___ 4. Garlin Workman___4. Juniors Charlotte Dane___4.25 Joann Gibbs _____ 4.25 Mervin Moseley __4.25 Pat Timmons______ 4.25 Winona Hall______4. Loeta Shelton____4. Bill Bissey _____ 4. Sophomores Louise Behymer___4.25 Paul Fehrenbacher_____4. Irma Rae Harrison---------4. Joann Heninger___4. Patty Stanley____4. Gene Workman ____ 4. F reshmen Bob Boxell_______4.25 Norma Gill _______4.25 Colene McVay ____ 4.25 Tom Reeves________4.25 Jim Gill ________4. Mary Ruth Henderson _______ 4. Nola Herdes _____4. Jim Kuenstler ___ 4. Phyllis Lackey___4. Bob Monical______4. Norma Rhoads______4. 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 49 Student Council Row 2—Bobby Boxell, G. B. Holder, Ricky Schwartz, Bill West. Row 1—Joan Kessler, Marye Behymer, Norma Murvin, Alice Partin. The student council was composed of two members from each class to represent the student body. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Shafer, it met to discuss and formulate policies of general interest to the student body. For a period of one week it sponsored a “Courtesy Week”, a plan to improve the manners of the student body and change their attitudes toward many things. It also sponsored a musical program, consisting of two famous artists from New York, and a Christmas program for the assembly. The officers were: President ___________________________________ Norma Murvin Vice President .................................... Bill West Secretary and Treasurer_______________________Marye Behymer Library Frank Wilcox, Joan Gibbs, Barbara Henderson, Norma Murvin, Bonnie Henderson, Margaret Fehrenbacher, Bill Kenley, Mary Ellen Flexter, Pat Gill, Mervin Moseley. Under the capable supervision of Miss Harris, the library staff of ten students has worked steadily this year to provide interesting and enlightening reading material for everybody. Librarians have been on duty all periods of the day and before school each morning to check out books, to give guidance in finding information, and to assist students in selecting reading material. Bulletin boards have been used for displaying educational pictures and advertising new books as they arrived in the library. Current editions of about fifty periodicals, as well as local and national newspapers have been read widely. A great deal of money and effort has been expended on the improvement of the library this year. More than two hundred new books on many subjects, have been added to the already well stocked shelves of our library. In addition to these books, a pamphlet file, a college catalogue file and a new lighted globe have been provided for the first time. Due to these improvements, plus the increased enrollment of the school, the circulation of reading material has been much wider than ever before. 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 49 Photography Club Row 3—Loren Lee Sunday, Owen Henry, Bobby Hinkel, Bill Evans, Bill Vissey, Maurice Denton, Frank Wilcox, Bill Kenley, Junior Padgett. Row 2—Mr. Wheatley, Gene Workman, Clyde McNair, Jabez Coggan, Don Bokenkamp, Frank Mayden, Ricky Schwartz. Row 1—Howard Pilson, Frank Barre, Gene Crackel, Carolyn Easley, Charlotte Dane, Pat Timmons, Lora Herdes. The Photography Club was again organized this year under the supervision of Mr. Wheatley. Meetings were held on the third Thursday night every month. Officers elected for the year were: President ---------------------------------- Frank Mayden Vice President _____________________________ Bill Kenley Secretary and Treasurer ______________________ Bill Bissey Inter Nos Sedecim Row 2—Frank Barre, Mildred Osborne, Mary Frank, Bonnie Henderson, Erma Glynn Phillips, Irma Rae Harrison, Joann Heninger, Norma Murvin, Carolyn Easley, Mr. Hortin. Row 1—Clyde McNair, Bill Holman, Lola Bissey, Alice Partin, Joann Gibbs, Don Bokenkamp, Frank Wilcox. The Latin Club was reorganized this year for the purpose of developing a better understanding of Roman life. The meetings were held on the fourth Monday of each month. It was decided that the mysterious name of the club should be kept in secrecy from the rest of the school. At Christmas time they sang “Adeste Fideles” in front of the student body. In February they also sponsored a very successful skating party. The officers were: President ------------------------------ Norma Murvin Vice President --------------------------- Joann Gibbs Secretary ---------------------------- Carolyn Easley Treasurer -------------------------- Don Bokenkamp Parlimentarian -------------------------- Clyde McNair 19 CLAYTOXIAN 49 F. H. A. Row 5—Charlotte Dane, Peggy Staser, Wanda Taylor, Doris Patridge, Carolyn Easley, Jo Ann Fifer, Helen Lambert, Mary Funk, Eunice Armitage, Sylvia Nail, Pat Gill, Marilyn Cockerel, Ann Behymer, Johnsie Williams, Shirley Frank, Barbara Lewis, Erma Bayler, Vera Moseley. Row 4—Florence Wright, Romona Bache, Annalou Sharp, Joan McCormick, Marie Mosser, Kathryn Grove, Joann Dunahee, Bonnie Monical, Fern Walker, Bernice Wells, Jeannine McGrew, Carolyn Mayo, Ruth Bateman. Row 3—Joann Kessler, Loeta Shelton, Ruth Gibbs, Ada Weger, Davetta Raley, Barbara Hesser, Violet Stum, Mary Flexter, Marilyn Van-fossen, Colene McVay, Doris Mitchell, Kathryn Herdes, Mary Ruth Henderson, Mrs. Stevens. Row 2—Lora Herdes, Sammie Abernathy, Joann Gibbs, Lola Bissey, Phyllis Lackey, Nola Herdes, Norma Rhoads, Barbara Springer, Barbara Hale, Catherine Gibbs, Mary Behymer, Wilma Moseley. Row 1—Norma Gill, Marilyn Erwin, Patty Staser, Lois Lewis, Vonda Sawyer, Charlene McDowell, Joann Heninger, Nova Mitchell, Betty Lewis. r F. F. A. Row 4—Jack Cook, Donald Erwin, Gene Workman, Bill Hawn, Jim Keck, Galen Pittman, Jim Lake, Norman Smith. Row 3—Don Bissey, Max Rhoads, Jim Wells, Jabez Coggan, Neal Kenley, Wayne Stanley, Lester Sloan, George Bissey, Fred Kuenstler. Row 2—Mervin Moseley, Gene Woods, Bill Moseley, Jim Moseley, Jim Cockerel, Caroll Frutiger, Donnell Padgett, Fred Shelton, Mr. Petty. Row 1—Lynn Gray, Bobby Hinkel, Gene Crackel, Bob Stanley, Owen Henry, Bill Tooley, Jack Herdes, Neal Williams, Raymond Dunigan. 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Band CLARINETS— Row 1 (1-r)—Don Bokenkamp, Carolyn Easley, Gene Crackel. Row 2 (1-r)—Jack Smith, Glen Thomas, Sammie Abernathy. BASSES— Row 1 (1-r)—Clyde McNair, Jabez Coggan. SAXOPHONES— Row 1 (1-r)—Annalou Sharp, Gene Workman, Kaye Taylor, Lois Allen. FLUTE— Row 1 (1-r)—Charlotte Dane. HORN— Row 1 (1-r)—Bill Bryan. BARITONES— Row 1 (1-r)—Diana Bufkin, Norma Murvin. CORNETS— Row 1 (1-r)—Loren Lee Sunday, Frank Barre, Neal Kenley. Row 2 (1-r)—Davetta Raley, Doris Mitchel, Dick Shaffer, Jim Keck. TROMBONES— Row 1 (1-r)—Ricky Schwartz, Joann Heninger, Johnsie Williams, Mary Ellen Flexter. DRUMS— Row 1 (1-r)—Mr. Gengler (director); Bill Holman, Fred Amerman. MAJORETTES— Sammie Abernathy, Pat Staser, Bill Bissey. 19 CLAYTOXIAN 49 Future Homemakers of America The Rosey Center Chapter of F. H. A. is a national organization for girls interested in the development of creative leadership in home and community life. Approximately seventy members were eligible for membership. A new constitution was written this year and twelve members are working on the four degrees in order that they may meet the necessary requirements. We are honored by having Mrs. Frank Schack as our Chapter Mother again this year and Patty Staser as Section President. President ...... Vice President - Secretary ------ Treasurer ------ Parliamentarian Historian ------ Reporter _______ ___ Barbara Hesser ___ Ada Flo Weger ... Patricia Gill Carolyn Easley Vera Lee Moseley Mary Ellen Flexter ___ Davetta Raley A Growing Rose was chosen as our theme for the Scrap Book and committees were appointed to compose each months activities based on the theme starting with the roots and concluding the book with the opened rose. In October, candle-light ceremonies of formal initiation and installation were held in honor of our new members. Red and white ribbons worn by each indicated their membership in the F. H. A. Rosey Center Chapter. A Mother Daughter Tea, National F. H. A. Week, a bake sale, and a spring rally were some of the Chapters’ activities for the year. Band The band led by the very competent Mr. Gengler, has been growing in size and ability. It played at every home game throughout the basketball season, and once traveled to Cisne to perform at the Midland Trail Conference Tournament. During most of the basketball games the audience was also entertained by our very capable majorettes. After the basketball season, the band turned its attention to the musical contest and made best possible use of each rehearsal. A spring concert was also planned. President _________________________________ Norma Murvin Vice President _________________________ Johnsie Williams Secretary ----------------------------------- Bill Bryan Treasurer --------------------------------- Doris Mitchel Uniform Custodian-------------------------- Davetta Raley 19 CLAYTONI AN 49 Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm boys enrolled in vocational agriculture. The officers elected for the school year 1948-49 were as follows: President Garlin Workman Vice President ____________________________ William Tooley Secretary ...........—------------------ Gene Workman Treasurer ---------------------------------- Robert Stanley Reporter ----------------------------------- Gene Crackel Sentinel ______________________________________ Carl Doud At the beginning of the school year each F. F. A. member was placed on a committee to formulate a program of work. These committees together with the names of the chairmen and secretaries were as follows: Supervised Farming, Donald Bissey; Cooperation, Mervin Moseley; Leadership, Bob liinkel; Earnings and Savings, Owen Henry, Conduct of Meetings, Donald Erwin; Scholarship, Neal Williams; Recreation, Don Cox. The committee on community service organized a pest contest from October 28 to November 30. Seven boys entered this contest with Frederick Shelton placing first, Garlin Workman placing second, and Fred Kuenstler placing third. These boys received a nine, seven and five inch F. F. A. emblem respectively for their efforts. On December 11 the chapter sponsored the sectional grain and poultry show as well as the sectional grain judging contest. Garlin Workman scored 766.7 points out of a possible 800 points in this contest in which 192 boys participated and a first place ribbon. Neal Williams placed third, while Gene Workman placed sixth. As a team the local chapter placed second out of a total of eleven participating schools. During the year the chapter held two joint meetings with Olney, one with Noble, one with Flora, and two with Louisville. Two basketball games were played after each joint meeting. The chapter was represented in the public speaking contest at Louisville by Owen Henry, who spoke on the subject of “Developing a New Rural Leadership—the Real Need in America’'. They also participated in the Parlimentary Procedure contest at Cisne and the livestock and dairy judging contests at Albion. They also plan to have a poultry, grain, livestock, and dairy team in state judging contest at Urbana on Wednesday, June 29. Last year the dairy team was composed of Owen Henry, Bill Bryan, and Garlin Workman. These are some of the activities of the local chapter in “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve.” 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 The Dizzy Derby What a sight that gym was on the night of November 16, with its bright crepe paper and its colored confetti. Each class had a stand gayly decorated with its own colors. In addition to these there were many other attractions. The average fun seeker might have started the evening with a few games of bingo, moved over to the novelty stand and bought a ballon, a small derby hat, or a noise maker, and took an adventure through the spookhouse and tunnel of love, stopped at the basketball throw for a couple of shots, threw his arm out of joint at the baseball throw, and finally ambled happily to the tood stand. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Although the atmosphere was quite a jolly one throughout the gay evening, no imagination was completely at rest, and no mind totally free from the question that had been pending for the past three weeks. Who, among those envied candidates were to have the honor bestowed upon them of receiving that coveted crown and that position upon the throne? Suddenly as if some gigantic hand had covered every mouth, silence fell upon the merry makers. All eyes turned to the clock. It clicked once— twice, and the hand fell upon ten. At this same instant the lights began to disappear two by two and as the house darkened a narrow shaft of crimson stole from beneath the curtains. Then the silence was interrupted by a fanfare and as the sound subsided the curtains were drawn apart to reveal the throne in all its beauty and splendor. From the door way in the corner of the gym came the Freshmen attendants—Robert Boxell and Barbara Lewis followed closely by the Sophomores—Robert Stanley and Eunice Armitage. Next came the Juniors— Bill West and Anita Sansom, and finally their majesties—Richard Neal Schwartz and Vera Lee Moseley. Each of the Attendants mounted the steps and took their respective positions with the honored Seniors upon the throne. The president of the Junior class. Bill Holman, then stepped forward and presented the crowns. A murmur of either relief or dismay swept through the audience as the curtains were drawn on another memorable coronation ceremony. The spectators moved to the dance floor as the lights came on to complete an almost perfect evening. 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Activities The Clay City High School was very honored to have artists such as Mr. Robert Drum, a pianist, and Mr. Nelson Sabin, a baritone, performing on our stage. Both, sponsored by the Student Council, were N. B. C. Radio stars who came to us direct from Carnegie Hall in New York. Their programs consisted of musical selections by Chopin, Gershwin, Romberg, Debussey, De Fia, and of other operatic melodies. The Banquet and Prom which was held in May 11)47 was creatively displayed by a Pirate’s theme. The top of the gym was approximately all covered with black crepe paper to represent an obscure cave. Inside, the tables were shaped in a large “P” decorated with treasure chest nut cups, ginger ale bcttles for candle holders, skull and cross bone place cards, and red napkins. The small flames from the red candles furnished the gloomy atmosphere. The Pirate’s den, including orange crates for furniture, a treasure map, and a small treasure chest cluttered with gems, was formed by strips of black crepe paper. Outside the cave on the beach a small row boat was tied containing a shovel, and a large treasure chest filled with the last night’s loot. The barefooted waitresses were dressed in black flared skirts trimmed in red crepe paper, white peasant blouses, red sashes, red bandannas, long gold ear rings, bracelets and rings. The waiters wore white open breasted shirts, black pants, red sashes, high black boots, red bandannas, black eye patches, and long golden ear rings. The guests were diverted by musical selections and by the Senior Prophecy and Will which were furnished by the Juniors. Immediately after the Banquet the gym floor was cleared for dancing with the superb music provided by Mr. Herby Hutchinson and his orchestra. The small Grade School Majorettes were trained by High School Majorettes: Bill Bissey, Patricia Staser, and Sammie Abernathy. They contributed excellent entertainment at the last home game. 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Calendar SEPTEMBER 1948-49 Our dear old Alma Mater welcomed her children back for another year with open arms. The Freshmen at last became familiar with their classes and schedules. All the classes proved themselves very sophisticated by electing reliable officers. The F. H. A. held its first meeting by introducing the new officers and members. A list of the Annual Staff was posted. The Juniors and Seniors started their traditional rival magazine sale with the goals set for $500.00 each. Band members drooled over the instrument display at the Grade School. Juniors ordered thpir class rings. Seniors chose their announcements and name-cards. Juniors held their first party. The Blue Senior Team won the magazine sale. OCTOBER The losing Senior team gave a party for the winners. What primping !! Studios took informal pictures. G. A. A. held informal initiation. Those poor girls! What hair-dos and outfits they had to wear. Faculty meeting—out of school at 2:30 p.m. The Band had a very successful weiner roast. Say, Charlotte, what happened to that bottle of mustard? Yah!! Clay City, beat Noble. G. A. A. Playday and it rained. Representatives for F. H. A. went to Effingham for a Sectional Meeting. Pat Staser was elected Sectional President. Juniors had another party. Freshmen proved themselves bv having a Haloween party. Notice!! Seniors and Faculty pictures will be taken. Anyone know where Ada Flo can get some pearls? Girls started their Baseball tournament. NOVEMBER The classes started to sell raffle tickets for the Dizzy Derby. Faculty meeting; out early. An ex-G.I., Mr. Smith from Bridgeport, gave a very interesting reading of poetry. Armistice Day. No school!! Those poor fellows, F. F. A. Initiation. What punishment! The boys couldn’t talk except in classes. The big night at last. The Dizzy Derby. What a huge crowd! The King and Queen—Rick Schwartz and Vera Lee Moseley. The first basketball game. Clay City beat Xenia. The volleyball tournament between the girls began. DECEMBER F. H. A. and F. F. A. held monthly meetings. Another Faculty meeting. Now what have we done? Photography Club held meeting. Fresh- (Continued) 19 CLAYTOXIAN 49 Calendar DECEMBER (Continued) men had a Skating Party at Flora. Class meetings and the drawings of names. YVho has my name? F. H. A. held their annual Mother and Daughter Tea. Civic Concert Foundation presented a Musical. Mr. Drum and Mr. Sabin gave a very enjoyable concert. Donkey Basketball game was held. Oh, do those animals have a kick! On Thursday the 23rd a Christmas Party, sponsored by the Student Council, was given for the student body. The gym was decorated with the Theme of Christmas. A beautiful Christmas tree was placed in the middle of the gym floor surrounded by the gifts. The student body sang Christmas carols accompanied by the Band. The Latin Club sang several songs in Latin. Then with the help of Santa Claus (Raymond Pierce) the gifts were passed out. Afterwards school was dismissed and Christmas vacation began. See everyone next year! JANUARY After two weeks of Christmas vacation it was 1949 and back to slavery again. The Seniors started the New Year off by having a super party on the 5th. Hurrah! Hurrah! Semester Exams are over at last. What a week! What a beautiful ice storm on the 18th; only a half day of school. Say . . . look who’s here. That Speith man and time for group pictures. Did you ever see so many clean faces??? Midland Trail Conference . . . Captain Schwartz was on the bench, but our team proved themselves by beating Cisne and capturing 2nd place. Nice work team!! FEBRUARY G. A. A. proved they were good basketball players by beating the Olney Student Nurses 47-17. Photography Club held monthly meeting. Say, what do you do in the dark room? Hurrah!! The Wolves beat Olney High—47-42. The Dance Club sponsored the Valentine Dance on Saturday the 12th. The gym w’as beautifully decorated with red cupids and hearts. Varsity Club had a skating Party with plenty of ice, hot chocolate . . . and falls: but nothing serious, we hope. The girls again proved their skill in basketball by playing a very interesting round-robin tournament. Senior Girls won over the under-dog, but it was a tough game. Latin Club had a Roller Skating Party at Flora. Oh-Oh-Oh why did I ever try to skate?? (Continued) 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Calendar MARCH Oh, oh, what now; another Faculty meeting. Grade School presented Open House at the gym on the 11th. F. H. A. had a bake sale at Easley and Padgett’s furniture store. Say, those girls can really cook! The boys held their basketball tournament; the victors were the Juniors by a small margin of 2 points. It was a good game anyway. The Dance Club held a meeting to teach some of the Junior and Senior boys how to dance. Come on and try gang.... it’s fun! G. A. A. had a Skating Party at Flora. F. H. A girls went to Palestine for the Spring Rally. The Seniors ended March with a bang by haveing a wonderful Skating Party at Flora. APRIL As the final edition of the annual went to press spring arrived. Plans were being made for the Band’s Spring Concert on the 1st. Following this the Band went to Flora on the 9th to the Music Contest. Seniors played hookey to attend visitors day at Eastern State College at Charleston. Hurrah!! Spring vacation the 15th through the 18th. MAY Junior and Senior Prom and Banquet. What a wonderful time! The orchestra was super. Senior exams on Friday, the 20th. At last, on May 23rd, dressed in our caps and gowns we seniors came to the greatest of all events,......graduation. Good-bye old Alma Mater; we have en- joyed these past four years with you! 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 49 CHEERLEADERS Marye Behymer, Jo Ann Fifer, Patricia Staser MANAGERS Loren Lee Sunday, Frank Mayden, Owen Henry Row 2: Jim Moseley, Claude Dasch, Don Bokenkamp, Glen Thomas, G. B. Holder, Jack Lewis, Ricky Schwartz, Paul Fehrenbacher, Mr. Schack. Row 1: Don Weger, Merlin Dasch, Bill Holman, Neal Murbarger, Gene Woods, Bill Sharp, Bobby Boxell. BASEBALL TEAM The final batting averages for the fall season are as follows: Rick Schwartz, pitcher_____________________________.458 Don Cox, outfielder -------------------------------.357 Glen Thomas, catcher ----------------------- .333 John Murbarger, shortstop__________________________.300 Paul Fehrenbacher, first base _____________________ .277 Bill Sharp, outfielder ____________________________ .167 Bob Boxell, outfielder ---------------------------- .166 G. B. Holder, outfielder -------------------------- .150 Bill Holman, second base -------------------------- .143 Neal Murbarger, third base _______________________ .067 FALL BASEBALL Cisne To start the fall season the Wolves traveled to Cisne. They returned scratched and clawed to the tune of a 4 to 3 defeat. The Wolves got 3 runs, 1 hit, and 4 errors. Cisne got 4 runs, 3 hits and 6 errors. Farina The second game of the season was played against the Farina Bob Cats at Clay City; Paul Fehrenbacher started his first game for the Wolves and did a very commendable job. The Wolves got 6 runs, 7 hits, and 2 errors. Farina got 3 runs, 2 hits, and 1 error. Sumner On September 21 the Wolves traveled to Sumner and tromped the Arabs 18 to 0. Clay City had 18 runs, 15 hits, and 1 error. Sumner had 0 runs, 3 hits, and 10 errors. (Continued) 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 49 FALL BASEBALL Noble This was a traditional Clay City-Noble game. Neither team had a hit until the 5th when Rick Schwartz got a single. Noble’s first hit came in the 7th when Black singled. Going into the last of the 7th it was 0 to 0. With Don Cox on base and two down Schwartz caught hold of a knee high fast ball and drove a home run into the pond for a 2 to 0 victory. Clay City had 2 runs, 3 hits, 3 errors. Noble had 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error. Kinmundy On October 1 Kinmundy came to town and lost an extra inning game by the score of 3 to 2. After both teams scored 2 runs in the first inning neither team scored until the last half of the ninth. Rick Schwartz again slammed a home run into the pond for the second straight game and won the game. For Clay City; 3 runs, 4 hits, 3 errors. For Kinmundy; 2 runs, 3 hits, 4 errors. Cisne Cisne ventured up our way to try to make it 2 victories in a row over us. They returned home thoroughly beaten 6 to 4. G. B. Holder hit a booming triple in the second to give us a lead that was never vanquished. The Wolves had 6 runs, 5 hits, 4 errors. Cisne had 4 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors. Kinmundy On October 15 the Wolves made the long trip to Kinmundy to play the Hornets a return game. On the short end of a 4 to 1 count going into the seventh the Wolves made 4 runs on 5 straight hits to go into the lead 5 to 4. After an unusually long delay the game was called off. The score was reverted back to the last of the sixth so the 4 runs were all in vain. FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM Row 1: Mr. Schack, Bill Holman, Neal Murbarger, Charles Moseley, Jim Keck, G. B. Holder, Ricky Schwartz. SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM Row 2: Gene Workman, Donald Weger, Frank Wilcox, Jack Lewis, Bill Evans, Merlin Dasch, Claude Dasch, Mr. Schack. Row 1: Bobby Boxell, Jabez Coggan, Bob Stanley, Glen Thomas, Don Bokenkamp, Bill Sharp. 19 CLAYTON I AN 49 Basketball Xenia The Wolves got off to a dashing start by defeating the Xenia team 57 to 15. Rick Schwartz was the Wolves’ high man with 12 points. Kinmundy The Wolves annexed their second straight conference win in as many games by trouncing the Kinmundy Hornets 53 to 25. Charles Moseley did a splendid job of rebounding and led the Wolves with 14 markers. Bridgeport For their first road game the Wolves traveled to Bridgeport to play on their “airport.” The Bulldogs defense had the Wolves stymied as they were unable to hit their shots from the field. Holder and Moseley led the Wolves with 7 points each. Sumner For the second straight night the Wolves lost a close, hard fought battle, but this time it was on the Sumner court by a score of 28 to 25. Moseley and Schwartz led the W’olves with 7 points apiece. Flora The Flora Wolves brought big Fred Forth to Clay City and that w-as enough to give them a 65 to 33 victory over our Wolves. Forth was having remarkable success with his “fadeaway” shot as he collected 23 points. Keck was high man for Clay City with 10 points. Farina The Wolves made the long trip to Farina to play another conference tilt and returned home with a 26 to 19 triumph. The team at no time in the game showed the fine ability to hit the basket that they had in previous games. Rick Schwartz led the Wolves with 11 markers. Cisne The Cisne Lions brought an inspired bunch of boys into town and almost upset our Wolves. The Wolves trailed at half time 11 to 6 with only one field goal made. In the second half the boys fought back and finally won their 4th conference game in 5 starts by a score of 28 to 20. Moseley and Schwartz again tied for scoring honors with 8 points each. Louisville The Wolves played by far their best game to date when they squeezed by the Louisville Cardinals 45 to 40. Keck and Schwartz tied for scoring laurels with 10 points each. (Continued) 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 Basketball Wayne City The Wolves traveled to Wayne City and lost to their scrappy Warriors 38 to 29. Schwartz again collected 10 points to lead the Wolves. Newton The Wolves had another cold night when the Newton Eagles came to town and eased into a 32-27 victory. Holder collected 9 points to lead the Wolves scoring. Noble For their first game after the Christmas Vacation the Wolves played the red hot Noble W ildcats. Middleton and Poorman were sizzling for Noble. Middleton shot 11 times for 8 baskets, and Poorman shot 6 times for 5 buckets. Keck and Schwartz tied for the Wolves scoring laurels with 10 apiece. Louisville The Wolves were ice cold for their first game on the new Louisville court and were beaten 46 to 37 by the Cardinals. After being held scoreless in the first half Charles Moseley came back with 16 points to lead the Wolves. Sumner The Wolves lost their second thriller of the season to the Sumner Arabs by a 36 to 34 count. Again the Wolves were beaten in the last quarter. Schwartz led the Wolves scoring with 10 markers. Xenia The Wolves broke out of the lost column with a bang as they drubbed Xenia 62 to 32. The Wolves played without the services of Rick Schwartz who was out with a shoulder injury. Neal Murbarger led the Wolves with 17 points, followed closely by Keck with 16. Midland Trail Tourney at Cisne Cisne The Wolves eliminated the Louisville Cardinals from the Championship bracket by lacing them by a score of 39 to 22. The Wolves new “rushing zone” defense had the Cardinals baffled as they made only 12 points in the last 3 quarters. Moseley and Holder each played a wonderful rebounding game as they grabbed that ball off both boards. G. B. Holder led the Wolves scoring attack with 14 points. The Wolves hit 16 buckets in 62 tries for a .258 average. (Continued) 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 Basketball Noble In the game for the Championship trophy the Wolves handed it to the Noble Wildcats by a 44 to 25 score. The Wolves played erratic ball and fouled much too often. The Noble Wildcats made 22 out of 34 free throw tries, while the Wolves made only 7 out of 14 tries. Neal Murbarger lead the Wolves with 9 points. Olney With a small home town crowd present the Wolves upset the mightly Olney Tigers 47 to 43. Picked to win the game by 20 points the Olney boys met more than their match in the spirited Wolves. The ‘‘zone defense” had the Olney boys pulling their hair looking for an opening. The Wolves’ long shots gave the Tigers something to worry about throughout the contest. The Wolves trailed until the final 2 minutes and then went ahead to retain their lead. The W’olves held the powerful Tigers to only 3 points in the last quarter as they racked up 17 themselves. Murbarger again led the Wolves scoring with 17 points. He played a heads up ball game and shot a .390 percentage. Newton After the great Olney game the Wolves traveled to Newton and lost to the Eagles 48 to 41. Murbarger again led the Wolves in the scoring department with 11 markers. Noble Just one week after the exciting Olney struggle the Wolves beat their old rivals, the Noble Wildcats, 32 to 30. After holding a 22 to 13 lead at half time, the Wolves garnered only 2 free throws in the third period while Noble made 5 points. Hick Schwartz led the Wolves in the scoring department by collecting 11 points. Cisne The Wolves traveled to Cisne and trounced the home team 42 to 26. The Wolves played without their star center, Charles Moseley, who was out nursing an injured forearm. Kinmundy The faltering Wolves traveled to Kinmundy and lost a heartbreaker by a 31 to 30 count. Holder and Murbarger led the Wolves scoring with 7 markers apiece. Regional Tourney at Flora Effingham For their first round opponents in the Flora Regional the Wolves drew about the best team in the tournament, the Effingham Flaming Hearts, and lost by a 67 to 23 score. Holder led the Wolves in the scoring department with 9 markers. The Olney Tigers beat the Effingham Flaming Hearts in the finals 45 to 38. The same Tigers were beaten by the Wolves just 3 weeks before they won the championship. 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 G. A. A. Row 5: Charlotte Dane, Wanda Taylor, Doris Patridge, Carolyn Easley, Jo Ann Fifer, Pat Timmons, Sylvia Nail, Kaye Taylor, Dean Hunley, Pat Gill, Winona Hall, Lois Lewis, Patty Staser, Vonda Sawyer. Row 4: Florence Wright, Romona Bache, Annalou Sharp, Joann McCormick, Etta Mitchell, Ruth Gibbs, Patty Stanley, Gathryn Grove, Alice Partin, Marye Behymer, Norma Murvin. Row 3: Barbara Henderson, June Cailteux, Joann Kessler, Loeta Shel- ton, Davetta Raley, Barbara llesser, Marie Mosser, Violet Stum, Mary Frank, Mary Flextor, Marilyn Vanfossen, Colene McVay, Miss Sanders. Row 2: Evelyn Harris, Sammie Abernathy, Joann Bibbs, Lola Bissey, Phyllis Lackey, Nola Herdes, Norma Rhoads, Barbara Springer, Barbara Hale, Catherine Gibbs. Row 1: Lora Herdes, Peggy Staser, Eunice Armitage, Helen Lambert, Johnsie Williams, Ada Weger, Ann Behymer, Marilyn Cockerel. The Girls Athletic Association, sponsored by Miss Sanders, was the host to three organizations from three neighboring schools, Cisne, Flora, and Wayne City in a play day on October 16. A similiar play day to which the Clay City group was invited was held at Flora. The officers in charge of the organization during the year were: President --------------------------------- Ann Behymer Vice President______________________________ — Ada Weger Secretary ________________________________ Louise Behymer Treasurer ---------------------------------- —.... Pat Gill Parliamentarian ________________________ Carolyn Easley Scribe --------------------------------- Barbara Hesser Chorister ------------------------------- Colene McVay For the noon hour entertainment, a volley ball tournament and a basketball tournament were presented. Other activities were a hike and weiner roast combined, a caroling party, and a skating party. VARSITY CLUB Bill Holman, Neal Murbarger. Don Bokenkamp, Frank Mayden, Glen Thomas, Ricky Schwartz, Mr. Schack. The Varsity Club was one of the new clubs organized this year. It was composed of all the major athletic award winners and sponsored by Coach Schack. They participated in many activities such as electing the cheerleaders, managing the donkey basketball game, and holding an ice skating party. The officers were: President _________________________________ Ricky Schwartz Secretary_____________________________________Bill Holman 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 49 Jokes Frankie Mayden: “What do you call a man who drives a car?” Howard Pilson: “Depends on how close he comes to me.” Bill Moseley: “I saved a girl last night.” Galen Pittman: “How’s that?” Bill Moseley: “Had two. Saved one for tonight.” Miss Harris: “How would you punctuate this sentence- ‘The wind blew the ten dollar bill around the corner.’ ” Barbara Hesser: “1 would make a dash after the bill.” Norma Murvin: “I am never happy unless I am breaking into song.” Ada Weger: “Well why don’t you get the night key.” Farmer: “See here, young feller, what are you doing in that tree?” Gene Crackel: “Er, one of your apples fell down and I’m trying to put it back.” Pat Gill: “There’s a town in Ohio named after you.” Ellen Patridge: “Yes, what is it?” Pat Gill: “Marblehead.” Bill Kenley: “When I die how will I get that long white robe over my wings?” Roy Padgett: “Don’t worry about that think of how you’ll get your hat over your horns.” Carolyn E: “What would you do if I should cry?” Ricky S: “I’d hang out a sign, ‘Wet Paint!’ ” Doctor: “Ever have any trouble with dyspepsia?” Joanne Fifer: “Only once sir, I tried to spell it.” Gene Umfleet: “I once swam three miles to save a fellow from drowning.” Admiring Girl: “How wonderful! Who was the fellow?” Gene Umfleet: “Myself.” Alice Partin: “The man I marry must be in the medical profession.” Soda Jerker, Junior Padgett: “Well, I’m a fizzician.” Mr. Shafer: “If a train came to a sudden stop the passengers would be thrown forward.” Bill Bryan: “But the question doesn’t signify which way the train is going.” Mr. Shafer: “No nor does it say in which direction the passengers are facing.” LITTLE MORON Why did the little moron tiptoe past the medicine cabinet? Because he didn’t want to wake the sleeping pills. 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Jokes UP OR DOWN Mr. W heatley was sitting down to breakfast one morning when he was astounded to see in the paper an announcement of his own death. He rang up his friend, Mr. Hortin, at once. “Hello, Hortin,” he shouted excitedly, “have you seen the announcement of my death in the paper?” “Yes” replied Hortin, “where are you speaking from?” KINDLY FOLLOW The young hillbilly, Jack Bissey, came to tawn for the first time in his life and purchased an ice cream cone. He walked out side to eat it, then carried the cone carefully back to the soda fountain. Handing it to the astonished clerk, Jean Norton, he said, “Thanks for the use oyer vase.” The village dead beat, Lester Sloan, was pleasantly surprised one day while walking down the street to discover that a new shop had opened up with a large sign which read, “Come in and have it charged.” He burst eagerly through the door in the expectation that his bad credit rating would not be known in the new establishment. “What do you charge here?” he inquired. “Nothing but batteries,” was the reply. TROUBLES Troubles are like house guests, At least it seems that way; The more that one makes over them, The longer will they stay. EASY LIFE Mr. Shack traveling through the Ozarks ate a meal with a mountaineer and his family. When he asked for cream for his coffee, he was told they had not had any milk since their dog died last summer. Mr. Shack looked startled. “A good dog” the mountaineer added, “he brought in the cows.” Miss Harris: “Did you ever try one of my cakes, Judge Allison?” Judge: “No, I never did; but I dare say they deserve it.” Mr. Bissey found Bill out in the barn one morning vigorously shaking his pet rabbit. “Here, here,” said Mrs. Bissey. What’s all this about?” “Mr. Nash said rabbits multiply rapidly,” said Bill, “but, this one’s so dumb he can’t even tell me how much is five and five in addition.” Farewell Now we must depart from this our dear Alma Mater. The production of this book has been our last measure of sentiment, and may we hold the memories which it is bound to renew close to our hearts forever. For those to whom we are so greatly indebted we wish to express our exceeding thanks before making our final farewell. CLAYTON I AX GORDON’S GROCERY Meats — Fresli Fruits — Vegetables Phone 30 Clay City, Illinois CLAY CITY FORD TRACTOR DEARBORN EQUIPMENT AGENCY Phone 9 Burl Evans, Mgr. NALE’S STANDARD STATION Gas — Oil — Tires — Accessories Clay City, Illinois BERNARD SMITH SONS Sand and Gravel Trucking Contractors — Dump Truck Work Phone 47-R-ll Clay City, Illinois CLAYTON IAN H) li) Quality - Service Herff-Jones Company Indianapolis, Indiana Commencement Announcements Jewelers and Stationers to Clay City Community High School Classes E. H. Hall and John Shiel Representatives Johnson Richerson Dependable Well Service If You Ever Call Always Call No. 7 C. N. Johnson Phone 32 Jack Richerson Phone 78R11 19 CLAYTON IAN 49 GOODMAN HARRIS The Store For Men Home of Nationally Known Brands Olney, Illinois MURBARGER’S RECREATION HALL Candy and Cold Drinks Rolla G. Murbarger, Prop. BORAH - HOLMAN MOTOR SALES Your Ford Dealer Phone 48 Olney, Illinois GODEKE STORE Auto Parts — Petroleum Products Sporting Goods Olney, Illinois CLAYTON I AN Compliments of A. R. SMITH Ford Dealer Flora, Illinois Compliments of CLAY CITY FIVE AND TEN STORE Clay City, Illinois Photographs made by Spieth Studio Olney, Illinois 19 CLAYTONIAN 49 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 DR. CURTIS HENDERSON Compliments and Best Wishes for a Successful Future EARL PAYNE AND RONALD LEVITT Compliments and Best Wishes MISER’S MARATHON SERVICE STATION C. D. J. W. DUFF Grains Feeds Seeds Clay City, Illinois CLAYTONIAN ...... Pure Oil Products Glen R. Easley Distributor Phone 26 Murvin's Store We Congratulate You and Wish For You the Best There is in Life CLAYTON IAN 49 RICHEY HROS. Your International Dealers Flora, Illinois FLORA PURE MILK CO. Flora Dairy Products Flora, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes JOHN’S ELECTRIC John D. Hockman Phone 77 Clay City, Illinois FLORA GREENHOUSE A. W. Haak, Florist Phone 221 Flora, Illinois It) CLAYTON I AX M EASLEY BONES Pure Oil Service Station Phone 22 POLAND’S STORE General Merchandise Fresh Meats and Vegetables Phone 27-F-33 Compliments oj BIG FOLK MACHINE SUPPLY CO. CLAY CITY MILLING CO. Home of “Profit-Mor’’ Feeds Cash Buyers of Produce and Grain Clay City, Illinois 19 CLAYTOXIAN 49 Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Olney Olney Greenhouse Flowers for All Occasions Easley Padgett, Local Agents Phone 131-W CLAYTON IAN 49 SCHWARTZ BARBER SHOI Clay City, Illinois Compliments and Best IVislies to the Class of ’49 EASLEY PADGETT Clay City, Illinois H. J. BOKENKAMP Insurance Clay City, Illinois Compliments of MONROE LAWSON Postmaster 11) CLAYTON I AX 41) CLAYTON THEATER Motion Pictures Are Your Cheapest And Best Entertainment Attend Regularly Vernal M. Elliott, Mgr. CLAY COUNTY ADVOCATE Commercial Printing Arthur A. Allen, Publisher RAY’S CAFE Private Dining Room For Special Dinners Fountain Service Open On Sundays Clay City, Illinois THE CLAY CITY BANKING COMPANY 56 Years of Service to This Community Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member of the Federal Reserve System If) CLAYTON IAN If) JOHN I. LEVITT General Merchandise Sailor Springs, Illinois BONHAM S WELDING SERVICE “Where Welding is a Profession’’ Clay City, Illinois For Your Insurance Needs Consult Insurance Specialist Phone 27-F-41 Fred Amerman JOHN I). BANKER Sand, Gravel, and Limestone Phone 19-R-4 Clay City, Illinois U) CLAYTON I AX U) Good School — Good Community Good Luck ROBERT E. DUFF Insurance Compliments and Best Wishes LAURA’S TOT SHOP The Lady's Shop of Clay City, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 J. W. Rudy Trucking Company Clay City, Illinois ............... CLAYTONIAN - Chevrolet IRA BROOKS MOTOR CO. Sales and Service Body Work — Auto Painting 207-217 W. N. Ave. Flora, Illinois CLARK MOTOR SALES 3175 Locust Street Phone 183 Flora, Illinois Oldsmobile Phone 168 Vi'A-yV 4 mm KHp'q,wv ■. � K -JiwMMftw flRjp Wit i Hf«V'} • ::• :• y ••, •;. AVi . 'A'.iXJ HyWWfcVi!’-' ?iV W M ■iiii L ' ,V ;WM ■ fit f.'Sflr . A yl' mm Wm m m smmm BBS� 8 r ;• r; :-� ■� I rw ,V-? ''KaS' S SB ; V'“KSvX' i 83® mm ■A ItlWJv'-, fvV Wl lllli m M WB m D?v 3i aw i‘| rX vv.v.v yCv. j y.V� VK I m m I m