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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1950 volume:

THE CLAYTONIAN Published by Senior Class or ClayCity Community high school Clay Ci+y, Illinois May- 1950 Claytonian Staff EDITOR Patricia Staser ASSISTANT EDITOR Winona Hall BUSINESS MANAGERS Bill West Charles Moseley TYPISTS Erma Glynn Phillips Helen Lambert Lola Bissev Barbara Henderson ACTIVITIES Charlotte Dane Patricia Timmons SPORTS Bill Holman Jo Ann Fifer SNAPSHOTS John Murbarger Mary Frank Lois Lewis Vonda Sawyer JOKES Bill Bissey Sylvia Nail ARTIST Mary Ellen Flexter FACULTY ADVISERS Maytle Marie Harris Donald E. Cohoon To a few of the many people who will scan this Annual it will seem no more than a book of printed pages but to the students of 1950, we hope it will help to keep alive the memory of their school chums, their faculty, and of all the good times they have had in high school. ADMINISTRATION 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 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 50 Faculty V. D. SHAFER—Principal, 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, Chemistry. 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. GEORGIANNA BRITTON—Home Economics. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois—1949. DONALD E. COHOON—Commerce, Mathematics. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1949. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1949. JOHN GENGLER—Band. Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois—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. (Continued) 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 Faculty DALE E. HORTIN—Guidance Work, Latin, Mathematics. Bachelor of Art (A.B.), McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois—1939. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio—1947. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1947-48-49. LOREN H. PETTY—Agriculture. Diploma in Industrial 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. WILLIAM E. PLUMLEE—Assistant Coach, Social Science, English II. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois—1949. FRANK F. SCHACK—Coach, Boys’ Physical Education, Physiology, General History. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois—1940. ANNABEL L. WEBB—Girls’ Physical Education, Commerce. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois—1947. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois—1948. SENIORS 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 MOTTO The higher we rise, the broader the view.' FLOWER COLORS White Carnation Blue and White “When the One Great Scorer conies to write against your name, He writes not that you won or lost, but how you played the game. SENIOR PERSONALITIES BOY GIRL MOST POPULAR MOST ATHLETIC BEST ALL AROUND MOST MISCHIEVOUS MOST STUDIOUS BEST LOOKING BUSIEST MOST TALKATIVE BEST WORKER WITTIEST LAZIEST MOST POLITE BEST DRESSED BEST DANCER BEST PERSONALITY Neal Murbarger Neal Murbarger Gene Woods Jabez Coggan Neal Kenley Bill Holman Bill West Bill Bissey Mervin Aloseley Bill Bissey Fred Amerman Charles Moseley Bill Holman Bill Bissey Charles Moseley Mary Flexter Helen Lambert Erma Phillips Lois Lewis Lois Weidner Dean Hunley Pat Staser Pat Staser Joann Gibbs Mary Flexter Mary Frank Erma Phillips Charlotte Dane Dean Hunley Winona Hall 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 MERVIN DWANE MOSELEY—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of F.F.A. 2; Class President 2; Dance Club 3; Student Council 4; Librarian 3. PATRICIA ANN STASER—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President of F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; President of Student Council 4; Editor of Annual 4; Dance Club 3; Secretary and Treasurer of Dance Club 3; Basketball Queen 4. BILL WEST—F.F.A. 1, 2; Student Council 3; Class King 3; Class President 4; Annual Staff 4. CHARLES MOSELEY—Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class King 2; Class Vice President 4; Annual Staff 4. WINONA HALL—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Class Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1. JABEZ KYLE COGGAN, Jr.—Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Basketball 3; Photography Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ELLEN FLEXTER—Student Council 2; Librarian 2, 3; F.II.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President of G.A.A. 4; Class Queen 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Majorette 4. NEAL RAY MURBARGER—F.F.A. 1; Student Council 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; President of Varsity Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Baseball 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Basketball 4; Class King 4. C urJa? fflasc ty V.'CS -fJS'PfST - 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 FRED AMERMAN—Photography Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 2. BILL BISSEY—F.H..A. 1; Photography Club 2, 3; Boys Chorus 1} Drum Major 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Annual Staff 4. LOLA IONE BISSEY—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. MICKIE JUNE CAILTEUX—Class Vice President 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1; Librarian 2; Annual Staff 4. GENE CRACKEL—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3. CHARLOTTE ANN DANE—Class President 1; Student Council, President 1; Chorus 1; Spanish Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Band 4; G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Treasurer of G.A.A. 4; Photography Club 2, 3; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of F.H.A. 4; Annual Staff 4. CARL DOUD—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sentinel of F.F.A. 3. JO ANN FIFER—Michigan 1. 2: F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Dance Club 3; Cheerleader 3; Annual Staff 4. OBiekti Jua: failku� 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 MARY LOUISE FRANK—Class Vice President 1; Class Treasurer 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Queen 2; Basketball Queen 2; Dance Club 3; Latin Club 3; Annual Staff 4. CARROLL FRUTIGER—F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4. JOANN GIBBS—G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; President of F.H.A. 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Vice President of Latin Club 3; Secretary and Treasurer 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 3. EVELYN HARRIS—G.A.A. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Dance Club 3. WILLIAM HAWN—Louisville 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1, 2. BARBARA HENDERSON—G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Dance Club 3; Librarian 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. OPAL NEAL HILDEBRAND— BILL HOLMAN—Spanish Club 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2', 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Student Council 1; Photography Club 1; Class President 3; Annual Staff 4. Svtljftt ‘Xarrlf Wittiaxz teu x. 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 DEAN HUNLEY—Class Queen 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Secretary of G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. JAMES KECK—F.F.A. 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. NEAL KENLEY—F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; President of F.F.A. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Band 4. HELEN FAY LAMBERT—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. LOIS JEANN LEWIS—F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Dance Club 3; Vice President of Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. CLYDE McNAIR—F.F.A. 1, 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Sergeant-at-Arms 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3. JOHN MURBARGER—Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class King 2. SYLVIA LEA NAIL—F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1; Dance Club 3; Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4. DORIS EVON O’DELL— ERMA GLYNN PHILLIPS—Latin Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Secretary 3; Band 3, 4; Secretary of Band 4. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 ANITA SANSOM—G.A.A. 1, 4; F.H.A. 1; Class Queen 3; Pep Club 1; Dance Club 3. VONDA SAWYER—McLeansboro 1, 2; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. DICK SHAFFER—Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. BILL SHEHORN— LOETA SHELTON—G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Librarian 2. PATRICIA LOU TIMMONS—Newton 1; Olney 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 2; Newspaper Staff 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; President of G.A.A. 4; Spanish Club 2; Class Treasurer 3: Chorus 1, 2; Library Council 2; Photography Club 3; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. RAE WEIDNER—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Library Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. LOIS ARLENE WEIDNER—F.H.A, 1, 2, 3; Dance Club 3; Annual Staff 4. BETTY WELLS—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. EUGENE WOODS—F.F.A. 2, 4; Baseball 3. ROY VANFOSSEN, JR.—F.F.A. 1, 2. FLORENCE WRIGHT—F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 3. CLASS WILL 19 50 ........ CLAYTONIAN ............................ Class Prophecy Here in nineteen hundred and sixty-two, Twelve years after we got thro’ Let’s stop and look at that class so nifty, The one that graduated in nineteen-fifty. Fred Amerman, as you probably know, Is working now in a circus tent show. Lola Bissey, a girl with class, Has found a new way to manufacture brass. Bill Bissey is most important too, He’s now the keeper of the local zoo. Evelyn and Mickie have saved many from hearses, As you all know, they are practicing nurses. Jabez Coggan and Bill Hawn are quite a pair, Their factory is now making underwear. Gene Crackel has finally reached fame. He’s now in the rare old comedian game. Charlotte Dane doesn’t get around much anymore, She’s giving piano lessens in the back of her store. Carl Doud at last got his chance, He’s now sole owner of a chicken ranch. Jo Ann Fifer who once met a cad, Because of him, has finally gone mad. Mary Flexter, that cute little number, Can be found in the North cutting lumber. Mary Frank’s quite busy we hear, She goes to Kentucky to hunt two-legged dear. Dr. Carroll Frutiger uses the latest inventions, He pulls your teeth with the best of intentions. Joann Gibbs, our former librarian. Is now feeding fish at the Bissey aquarium. Winona Hall is still trying to land her guy. She carries the motto “Do or die.” Neal Hildebrand, a former resident, Is now America’s vice president. How to win a woman is easy as can be. If taught at the Holman Wooing Agency. Barbara Henderson, that cute little gal, Is selling kisses to keep up the boys’ morale. Dean Ilunley, through storm and strife, Ha just becsome Bob Stanley’s wife. Jim Keck is still on the beam, He’s the coach of the Olympic ping-pong team. Professor Kenley, who is a brillant lad, Because he can’t explain why a rooster crows, has become very sad. (Continued) 19 ................ CLAYTONIAN ................................... 50 Class Prophecy Helen and Buster, society’s pair, Are beginning to hear church bells ring in the air. Lois Lewis on whom next we call, Builds all glass houses which are stylish this fall. On station B-L-O-W most any noon, You can hear McNair’s broadcast from here to the moon. Charles Moseley is quite a ladies man, And if anyone can get ’em, he can. John Murbarger, captain of the S.S. Noronic, Has lots of passengers whom are mostly moronic. And here’s one that’s really a dream, “Squeak” Murbarger is on the all-star team. Sylvia Nail, the girl with many chores, Now owns a chain of Mac’s drug stores. Doris O’Dell and Erma Phillips the brains of the class, Now own their own gas station and are pumping gas. Bill and Anita have settled down. In their own little cave in the middle of town, Bill Shehorn once a bouncer, Is now Clay City’s own radio announcer. Dick Shaffer, that aviator divine, For flying too low, is paying a fine. Lceta Shelton is married and has settled down, To a life calm and peaceful with seldom a frown. Patty Staser the girl editor, Now runs her newspaper, the Clay City Creditor. Vonda Sawyer in all her glory, Has just made a million selling a story. Bill Tooley, our inventive young friend, Just built the best mouse trap to lead mice to their end. Pat Timmons, a lady of great propriety. Has been elected President of the Uplift Society. Vanfossen and Woods have several big barns, And have started a chain of dairy farms. Rae and Fannie, those gay little lasses, Are making their money collecting taxes. Florence and Betty, that inseparable pair, Are now in a side show at the county fair. Though scattered through all walks of life, There’s really been no war or strife, As you can see our classmates Have really had just what it takes. By Jo Ann Fifer 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH Fred Amerman’-s....................... Corn-popping ability Lola Bissey’s ------------------------------ inquisitiveness Bill Bissey’s ....... ......________________ silly laugh Miekie June Cailteux’s ........__________ sportsmanship Jabez Coggan’s ------------------------------------- singing ability Gene Crackel’s ----------------------- —..... excuse blanks Charlotte Dane’s--------------------- many dates with Don Carl Doud’s --------------------------------- bashfulness Jo Ann hifer’s ... —....—_________________ brown eyes Mary Ellen Flexter’s -------------------------- silliness Mary Frank’s ----------------------------- love for school Carroll Frutiger’s--------------------------- ...... red hair Joann Gibbs’ ----------------------- historical knowledge Bill Hawn’s -------------------------------------------- red cheeks Winona Hall’s ------------------------------------ sweetness Evelyn Harris’s ----------------------------- friendliness Neal Hilderbrand’s ________________________________ humor Bill Holman’s ------------------------------ innocent look Barbara Henderson’s _________________________ blonde hair Dean Hunley’s -------------------------------------- winning personality Jim Keck’s ---------------------------------- loud shirts Neal Kenley’s ________________________________________ jeep Helen Lambert’s ----------------------------------- ambition Loit Lewis’s ----------------------------- bluffing ability Clyde McNair’s ------------------------------------jolliness Charles Mosley’s ------------------------------------ Kaiser Mervin Moseley’s ---------------------------- studiousness John Murbarger’s............................. navy talks Neal Murbarger’s ------------------------- athletic ability Sylvia Lea Nail’s ----------------- assortment of earrings Doris O’Dell's ----------------------------------- neatness Erma Glynn Phillips’ ------------------------- intelligence Anita Sansom’s --------------------------- pretty clothes Bill Shehorn’s ------------------------------- seriousness Dick Shaffer’s ------------------- ability to skip classes Loeta Shelton’s----------------------------------- quietness Pat Staser’s ------------------------- cheerleading ability Vonda Sawyer’s ---------------------------------- vocabulary Bill Tooley’s ---------------------------- quiet ways Pat Timmons’s ___________________________________ height Roy Vanfossen’s -------------------------- love for Mt.Eire Lois Weidner’s --------------------------- ability to blush Rae Dean Weidner’s ---------------------- drawing ability Betty Wells'------------------------------long fingernails Bill West’s ______________________________________ laugh Gene Woods’ -------------------------------------- nickname Florence Weight’s ------------------------ love for history 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 SONG PERSONALITIES Fred Amerman ......... “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” Lola Bissey ________________________________ “Temptation” Bill Bissey ______ —................. “Whispering Hope” June Cailteux__“There’ll Be a Hillbilly Wedding in June” Jabez Cogan ---------- ‘Heap Big Smoke, But No Fire” Gene Crackel ....... “Go West, Young Man, Go West” Charlotte Dane________________ “The Old Master Painter” Carl Doud .....................“Give Me a Little Kiss” Jo Ann Fifer ______________________ “Anticipation Blues” Mary Ellen Flexter________________ “How Many Hearts” Mary Frank ._____________ “Some Enchanted Evening” Carroll Frutiger __ _________ “She’s My Filipino Baby” Joann Gibbs .........................“Don’t Cry Joe” Winona Hall------------------- “I Can Dream. Can’t I” Evelyn Harris..............— “Some Sunday Morning” Bill Hawn .................. “I’m My Own Grandpa” Neal Hildebrand.... “I’m Just a Plain Old Country Boy” Bill Holman .......—............. “It’s My Lazy Day” Barbara Henderson -------------------“Five Foot Two” Dean Hunley .................... “Beyond the Sunset” Jim Keck ................“Life Gets Tejus, Don’t It?” Neal Kenley “Funny, Funny, Funny What Money Can Do” Helen Fay Lambert______________ “I Love You Truly” Lois Lewis -----------------“Younger Than Springtime” Clyde McNair ------------------------------ “Mule Train” Charles Moseley __________________________ _ “Louise” Mervin Moseley _________________ ... “Helena Polka” John Murbarger ------------------- “Whoa, Sailor, Whoa” Neal Murbarger ______________ “Busy, Doing Nothing” Sylvia Lea Nail--------------- “Till the End of Time” Doris O’Dell “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” Erma Glynn Phillips ----------------- “Ain’t She Sweet” Anita Sansom —----------------------- “Love Sick Blues” Vonda Sawyer ------------------- “I Said My Pajamas” Dick Shaffer -------------------- “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke” Bill Shehorn ---------- “I’d Say I Had Spring Fever” Loeta Shelton _____________________________ “Because” Pat Staser ----------- “Blues Stay Away From Me” Pat Timmons-----------“I’m In Love With You, Honey” Bill Tooley .............. “I’ll Be Seeing You Roy Vanfossen ... “If You Were the Only Girl In the World” Lois Weidner .................... ....... “Little Girl” Rae Dean Weidner “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” Betty Wells ------------------------- “My Happiness” Bill West ................................. “Someday” Gene Woods ------------- “My Buckets Got a Hole In It” Florence Wright ------------ “Don’t Sweetheart Me” CLASSES 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 Who's MOST POPULAR MOST ATHLETIC MOST ROMANTIC BEST ALL AROUND MOST MISCHIEVOUS MOST STUDIOUS BEST LOOKING MOST BASHFUL MOST TALKATIVE BEST WORKER WITTIEST MOST POPULAR MOST ATHLETIC MOST ROMANTIC BEST ALL AROUND MOST MISCHIEVOUS MOST STUDIOUS BEST LOOKING MOST BASHFUL MOST TALKATIVE BEST WORKER WITTIEST MOST POPULAR MOST ATHLETIC MOST ROMANTIC BEST ALL AROUND MOST MISCHIEVOUS MOST STUDIOUS BEST LOOKING MOST BASHFUL MOST TALKATIVE BEST WORKER WITTIEST Who In C. C. FRESHMEN GIRL Lois Gill Diane Bufkin Marilyn Gordon Sue Noble Phyllis Snell Marlene Powers Sue Noble Rhea Jean Wilcox Lois Gill Myma Thompson Bertha Sue Schofield Diane Bufkin Myrtle Robinson SOPHOMORES GIRL Norma Gill Fern Walker Ruth Ann Gibbs Colene McVay Norma Rhoads Carol Shore Norma Gill Lola Patridge Kathryn Grove Fern Walker Kaye Taylor JUNIORS GIRL Marye Behymer Eunice Armitage Lora Herdes Wilma Moseley Shirlev Frank Irma Rae Harrison Lora Herdes Nancy Brown Peggy Staser Carolyn Easley Ramona Bache Irma Rae Harrison Marye Behymer Eunice Armitage C. H. S. BOY Gary Rosborough Harry Rosborough Danny Cockerel Dale Stanley Billy Staser Sam Norton Jerry Staley Fred Fee Dale Stanley Clarence Williams Ronnie Amerman Fred Fee Bob Roe BOY Bob Boxell Bill Sharp Don Bissey Loren Sunday Tom Shields Tom Reeves Bob Boxell Jim Gill Claude Dasch Tom Reeves Wayne Stanley BOY James Harrison G. B. Holder Bob Stanley Glen Thomas Jiggs Colclasure Frank Wilcox Paul Fehrenbacher Dwight Harris Frank Barre Frank Wilcox Charles Combs Jiggs Colclasure 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 HIGH HONORS FRESHMEN Diane Bufkin ..........._...,5. Rhea Wilcox _______________4.75 Lois Jane Allen ___________4.5 Fred Fee __________________4.5 SOPHOMORES Carole Shore _________5. Fern Walker __________5. George Bissey ... ...4.75 Colene McVay .........4.75 Thomas Reeves .........4.75 Barbara Springer ______4.75 Norma Gill .....4.5 Mary Ruth Henderson ...4.5 Joann Kessler ________4.5 Loren Sunday _________4.5 JUNIORS Carolyn Easley _______4.75 Irma Rae Harrison ____4.75 Romona Bache ......_...4.5 SENIORS Joan Gibbs ............5. Anita Sansom __________5. Erma Glynn Phillips ___4.75 Pat Staser ............4.75 Pat Timmons ...........4.75 Charlotte Dane ........4.5 Barbara Henderson.......4.5 Neal Kenley ___________4.5 Doris O’Dell __________4.5 Loeta Shelton _________4.5 Lois Weidner __________4.5 HONORS FRESHMEN Donna Lindeman ----------4.25 Sue Schofield .......... 4.25 Willard Smith ...........4.25 Phvllis Snell ..........-4.25 Bill Staser ----------- 4.25 SOPHOMORES Marilyn Erwin _________4.25 Fred Kuenstler ________4.25 Jim Kuenstler ---------4.25 Phyllis I ackey .... — 4.25 Jeannie McGrew ________4.25 Ruth Bateman __________4. Bob Boxell ------------4. Nola Herdes ___________4. Carolyn Mayo-----------4. Norma Rhoads___________4. Kaye Taylor ___________4. JUNIORS Lora Herdes __________4.25 Frank Wilcox ________4.25 Don Bokenkamp _______4. Dwight Harris _______4. Gene Workman ________4. SENIORS Mickie Cailteux _____4.25 Bill Holman _________4.25 Mervin Moseley ______4.25 Vonda Sawyer ________4.25 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 JUNIOR CLASS Row Four—Max Rhoads, Gene Workman, Jack Smith, James Harrison, Bob Stanley, G. B. Holder, Frank Wilcox, Neal Williams, Dwight Harris, Jim Cockerel, Lynn Gray, Jim Moseley, Norman Smith. Row Three—Mr. Plumlee, Charles Combs, Annalou Sharp, Wilma Moseley, Romona Bache, Eunice Armitage, Peggy Staser, Nancy Brown, Joann Dunahee, Nova Mitchell, Frank Barre, Miss Britton. Row Two—Louise Behymer, Carolyn Easley, Lora Herdes, Mary Jo Lee, Patty Stanley, Jean Norton, Carol Phillips, Irma Rae Harrison, Violet Stum. Row One—Glen Thomas, Paul Fehrenbacher, Don Erwin, Claude Denton, Don Bokenkamp, Raymond Dunnigan, Vernon Colclasure. CLASS OF 1951 The Junior Class, under the sponsorship of Miss Britton and Mr. Plumlee, kept up an old tradition by sponsoring the Dizzy Derby and by selling magazines. This was done to earn money for the annual and for the Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom. Class rings were ordered the first of school and were received in November. A class skating party was one of the activities of the Juniors. The officers for 1949-50: President --------------------------------- Claude Denton Vice President ----------.,----------------- Glen Thomas Secretary ------------------------------ Louise Behymer Treasurer —----------------------------- Eunice Armitage Student Council ------;------Carolyn Easley, Jim Cockerel Parliamentarians -------------- Bob Stanley, G. B. Holder u 1 rfi HoMe 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 SOPHOMORE CLASS Row Four—Fred Kuenstler, Bill Holcomb, Jim Knowles, Kenneth Hostet-tler, Bob Boxell, Donald Weger, Wayne Stanley, Merlin Dasch, Robert Monical, Jim Shehom, Claude Dasch, Jim Kuenstler, George Bissey, Loren Lee Sunday, Tom Shields. Row Three—Mr. Hortin, Bonnie Monical, Lola Ruth Patridge, Joan Kessler, Doris Patridge, Barbara Springer, Colene McVay, Bernice Wells, Carolyn Mayo, Erma Baylor, Mary Ruth Henderson, Ruth Bateman, Marie Mosser, Carole Shore, Katherine Grove, Barbara Hale, Mrs. Webb. Row Two—Fern Walker, Wanda Taylor, Kay Taylor, Ruth Ann Gibbs, Nola Herdes, Phyllis Lackey, Norma Rhoads, Norma Gill Marilyn Erwin, Catherine Gibbs, Jeannine McGrew. Row One—Carol Baker, Donald O’Dell, James Gill, Bobby Daubs, Keith Pickens, Wayne Lister, Fred Shelton, Tommy Reeves, Melvin Lee, Rex Cokley. CLASS OF 1952 Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Webb and Mr. Hortin, the Sophomore Llass met in the fall and elected officers. Of the Sophomores numerous activities, perhaps serving of the Junior and Senior Banquet, and participating in the Dizzy Derby were the most outstanding. The class enjoyed three successful parties, one of which was a skating party. The officers for the year were as follows: President ------------------------------- Robert Boxell Vice President----—-------------------------------- Loren Sunday Secretary ---------------------------------------- Norma Rhoads Treasurer --------------------------- George Bissey Student Council Members ......... Merlin Dasch, Norma Gill 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 FRESHMAN CLASS Row Four—Gaylord Weidner, Ronnie Amerman, Fred Fee, Robert Wells, John Patterson, Morris Dunahee, Danny Cockerel, Jerry Staley, Clarence Williams, John Brooks, Garry Rosborough, Harry Rosborough. Row Three—Mr. Harris, Myrna Thompson, Stella Hawn, Diane Bufkin, Carolyn Thomas, Doris Dunahee, Lois Allen, Beryl Mitchell, Myrtle Robinson, Barbara Lake, Catherine Harbin, Marilyn Gordon, Marlene Powers, Sue Noble, Phyllis Snell, Mr. Bissey. Row Two—Rhea Jean Wilcox, Patty Hall, Virginia Snell, Donna Linder-man, Marilyn Hostettler, Joann Smith, Mildred Robinson, Barbara Osborne, Alice Seckinger, Lois Gill, Sue Schofield. Row One—Billy Staser, Bob Hough, Wayne Doud, Richard Frank, Bob Roe, Dale Stanley, Sammie Norton, Willard Smith. CLASS OF 1953 The Freshmen Class met in the fall, organized the class and elected officers. At the Dizzy Derby they raffled a pressure cooker and ran candidates for king and queen. Programs given by the students were presented at each class meeting. The class has enjoyed three successful parties during the school year, one of which was a party held at school with a dance following. The sponsors for the Freshmen Class were Mr. Bissey and Mr. Harris. The officers were as follows: President ------------------------------------------ Diane Bufkin Vice-President-------------------------- Alice Seckinger Secretary------------------------------------- Lois Allen Treasurer —---------------------------- Catherine Harbin Student Council Members ________________________ Lois Gill Bill Staser 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 JUST JESTING Dean Hunley talking to a neighbor. Dean: “Have you seen Bob ?” Neighbor: “Why?” Dean: “He’s been trying for a week to lose our cat, and at last resort he took her up in his plane this morning. He said he would take her up three thousand feet and drop her over the side.” Neighbor: “Well, what is there to worry about?” Dean: “Plenty, Bob isn’t home yet, but the cat came in quite a while _ � The diner was annoyed. An hour had passed since he had given his order. “Bill,” he said suddenly, “have you ever been to the zoo?” “No sir”, replied Bissey. “Well, you ought to go there sometime,” the patron suggested, “You’d get a kick out of watching the turtles zip past.” MUSICAL QUIPS Mule Train . ____________ School Bus I Wasted a Nickle Last Night ........... Pin Ball Player Always Alone —............. 5 point Average Time Waits For No One —----------------- Bookkeeping Class Room Full of Roses P. E. Class Give Me Five Minutes More ............... Semester Exams Rumors Are Flying ------------- Study Hall Ain’t You Ever Coming Back —............... English Class Someday ....--------------------------------- Graduation Jahez Coggan says he was getting a shave in the Hawn Patrol Barber Shop when the barber whispered to him, “Did you have a red tie on when you came in, Jabe?” “No,” said Coggan. “Then I must have cut your throat.” Special Interests to Boys. No liberties please!—A fruit stand in New Mexico placed a sign over its display of peaches which read like this. “Don’t squeeze me until I am yours.” Hold on!—In a village store near Santa Fe this sign was displayed. “Pants—Half Off.” Carry on!—“How’’s this?” asked the lawyer. “You’ve named six bankers in your will to be pallbearers. Of course it’s all right, but wouldn’t you rather choose some friends with whom you are on better terms?” “No, Judge, that’s all right. Those fellows have carried me so long now, they might as well finish the job.” 5PDRT5 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM The Freshman-Sophomore basketball team, which was coached by Mr. Plumlee, was made up of those boys which the name suggests. Although many of the boys had had little experience in competitive play, they did show much possibility and improvement. All boys who remained with the team were able to see action although for some it was limited. The team had a won and lost record of five victories and two defeats besides playing as a unit in much second team competition. Bob Boxell and Merlin Dasch led in the scoring department working off the pivot man, Danny Cockerel, who did not score very much but did assist in the scoring. The two guard positions were shared by Bill Sharp, Tom Shields, and Dale Stanley, who set up much of the defense. Because of their shortness they were unable to rebound as the others, but they made up for this by their steady scrap and a desire to win. The remainder of the group showed a great deal of promise for the coming years. Our worst regret is that we lost to Louisville in the First Annual Midland Trail Freshman-Sophomore Tournament which was held at Clay City with high honors going to Noble and second prize to Louisville. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is a new club which was organized last year to take the place of the Boys’ Athletic Association. It is composed of all boys who have won a major letter in either baseball or basketball, and is sponsored by Mr. Schack. This year the Varsity Club has organized the intramural basketball games to be played during the noon hour. The teams are composed of boys not on the varsity basketball squad who are under the direction of Varsity team members. Officers for 1949-50: President ______________________________ Neal Murbarger Secretary ___________________________________ Bill Holman MANAGERS Two of the smallest boys in school were held responsible for two of the biggest duties in the Athletic Department, this year. That job is managing the baseball and basketball teams and this requires quite a lot of work, such as washing suits, packing baseballs and basketball equipment. for all the season. The managers this year are Loren Sunday and Charles Combs. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 OUR TEAM Bokenkamp may not be a common name, But if our team loses, Don’s not to blame. Dan Cockerel may be good now, But wait till he’s a senior, wow! James Harrison is new this year, For his good work, let’s give a cheer. G. B. Holder does his part, Clear to the finish from the start. Bill Holman may be a little pest, But as a guard, he’s the best. Squeak Murbarger is one of our favorite guys, We all know that he’s basketball wise. Jim Keck is like the rest, It’s hard to say which one is the best. Bob Stanley isn’t quite six-feet tall, But tops as center, in basketball. Glenn Thomas has won his bit of fame, By keeping up through out the game. Frank Wilcox plays the game as clean, As anyone we’ve ever seen. CHEERLEADERS Our Cheerleaders this year were Louise Behymer, Pat Staser, and Bill Bissey. They did an excellent job in helping to arouse the spirits of the fans and team. Our Cheerleaders are among the best when it comes to cartwheels, splits, and flip-flops. They are to be congratulated on their fine work. FAVORITE YELLS I yell, you yell, everybody scream. Fifteen rahs for the whole darn team. Oo-rah, rah, rah-rah-rah. Oo-rah, rah, rah-rah-rah. Oo-rah, rah, rah-rah-rah. That’s fifteen rahs for the whole darn team! Blue and White, fight fight! Blue and White, fight fight! Who fight? We fight. Blue and White, fight fight! Yea Blue, Pea White, Yea Team FIGHT FIGHT! SSSSSSS Boom Bah, Clay City, Rah Rah! P 5 (T +he 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Coach Schack’s Varsity basketball team completed a tough schedule this year with a 9 and 3 Conference standing. This record was surpassed only by Louisville, the Conference Champion, with an 11 and 1 standing. The team was lead by its three Seniors, Captain Neal Murbarger, Jim Keck, and Bill Holman. Little “Squeak” was the leading scorer of the team with 267 points while Holman had the best shooting percentage. Keck’s long arms often knocked down passes to set up many baskets. Holder, and Stanley, both Juniors, carried the offensive and defensive load. The other members of the team, which greatly added to the team’s strength were Glen Thomas, Don Bokenkamp, Frank Wilcox, and Jim Harrison. With six lettermen back next year the outlook is bright for a still better team next year. M.T.C. TOURNAMENT The Midland Trail Conference Tournament was held in Louisville this year and was a double elimination tourney. The first round of play went to Cisne, Noble, Clay City, and Kinmundy. Clay City was then the victors over Kinmundy and Noble beat Cisne. The Championship game between Noble and Clay City was played to a packed gym which cheered on its favorite team with bursts of enthusiasm. At the half the score was tied and during the last half the lead exchanged teams many times, with no more than 3 points separating them at any point of the game. As the final gun sounded, Noble was leading by 2 points. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE November 18, There Kinmundy 35 Clay City 32 22, Here Clay City 46 Sumner 39 29, Here Flora 63 Clay City 29 December 2, Here Clay City 52 Pariria 39 9, There Cisne ' 42 Clay City 33 13, There Bridgeport 66 Clay City 37 16, Here Clay City 42 Louisville 34 22, Here Clay City 46 Newton 43 January 6, There Clay City 45 Noble 35 10, There Louisville 39 Clay City 38 13, There Clay City 55 Sumner 33 17, Here Clay City 49 Wayne City 33 31, There St. Anthony 36 Clay City 29 February 7, Here Clay City 51 Kinmundy 42 10, Here Clay City 51 Noble 29 14, Here Clay City 51 Cisne 41 18, There Clay Citv 48 Farina 33 21, There Wayne City 40 Clay City 34 23, There Newton 45 Clay City 36 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 BASEBALL Row Two—Mr. Plumlee, Loren Lee Sunday, Billy Staser, Donald O’Dell, Donald Weger, Don Bokenkamp, Dwight Harris, Claude Dasch, Jerry Staley, Charles Combs, Mr. Schack. Row One—Bob Boxell, G. B. Holder, Neal Murbarger, Glen Thomas, Paul Fehrenbacher, Bill Holman, Jim Keck. BASEBALL The Clay City baseball club had a fairly good season this year by winning 3 and losing 4. Coach Schack did a very good job in his coaching and enforcing his rigid training rules on the entire squad. He is being assisted this season in both baseball and basketball by Mr. Plumlee who is a very capable Assistant Coach. Clay City was slow in starting this year by losing the first three games but going on to win 3 out of the next 4 and beating Noble 10-1. Coaches Schack and Plumlee hope to have a much better Spring Season We wish them luck. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 9, Here Sept. 13, There Sept. 16, Here Sept. 20, There Sept. 23, There Sept. 27, Here Sept. 30, Here Farina ______________ 6 Cisne _______________ 4 Kinmundy ____________ 5 Clay City -----------10 Kinmundy ____________11 Clay City ........... 7 Clay City -----------13 Clay City ___________ 4 Clay City_____________3 Clay City ----------- 1 Noble ______________ 1 Clay City ----------- 0 Wayne City __________ 6 Sumner ______________ 0 19 ..... CLAYTONIAN 50 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT On Monday evening, November 21, at 7 o’clock the four different classes represented in the P.E. Department competed in a volleyball tournament. There were three games played. The first game of the competition was between the Freshmen and Sophomores ; the winners were the Sophomores. The second game was between the Juniors and Seniors, with the Seniors winning. The final game was played by the winners of the two previous games. The champions are the Seniors after beating the Sophomores in a close game. A fine crowd turned out to watch our first public volleyball tournament which demonstrated fine playing ability and good sportsmanship of our girls. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT On the nights of March the 9th and 10th the G.A.A. sponsored its yearly basketball tournament between the four classes represented in the high school. On the fiirst night the games were won by a very large margin. The Freshmen were beaten by the Juniors and the Seniors beat the Sophomores. The second night the teams were more evenly matched, therefore, the games were more exciting. However, the Freshmen beat the Sophomores 11 to 7 for third place. The Seniors beat the Juniors 23 to 13 for the championship. Therefore, the Seniors ended a very successful year as champions of both the Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments. BASKETBALL QUEEN On February 10, 1950 at the home game with Noble, Neal Murbarger, captain of the basketball team, crowned Pat Staser as Basketball Queen. Her attendants were Dean Hunley, Lois Lewis, Lois Gill, Mary Frank, and Marye Behymer. The attendants were escorted to the basketball floor by members of the basketball team and the Queen by Gary Shaffer, captain of the Noble team. The candidates were nominated by an all-school vote and the final votes were cast at the entrance to the ball game. The crowning ceremony was simple but the ovation the girls received was tremendous. Following the ceremony there was an all-school dance in the gym with Gengler’s Rhythm Rascals furnishing the music. Thus, ended a perfect night and Clay City Community High School is truly proud of her 1950 Basketball Queen and attendants. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 THE LIBRARY The library service in our school is conducted by nine student librarians and Miss Harris. Each year new materials are added to our library as well as the discarding of worn-out and out-moded books. New materials added this year were a new set of World Books, Current Biographies, new dictionaries, vocational materials, attractive magazine covers and over one hundred new books of fiction and information. Student librarians assist in checking books in and out, keeping them arranged properly on the shelves, the mending of books, and any other tasks necessary to the keeping of materials in order. Rae Dean Weidner has had charge of making the date due lists and Joann Giggs has assisted with the cataloging. Other assistants were: Barbara Henderson, Irma Rae Harrison, Carole Shore, Frank Wilcox, Diane Bufkin, Ruth Ann Gibbs, and Lola Bissey. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club was organized for the second time this year. At the first meeting, officers were elected and a theme was chosen. “The Study of Vocations.” was the theme chosen because it could be helpful to each member. At every meeting reports were given on various vocations. Two suppers were given by the club in the Home Economics Room. Also, the club ordered pins. They believe their successful year is due to the fact that the motto is “Ab aliis exspectes alteri quod feceris.” The officers elected this year were: President ------------------------------ „ Bill Holman Vice President ------------------------- Don Bokenkamp Secretary-Treasurer ------------------------- Joann Gibbs Parliamentarian --------------------------- Carolyn Easley 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 BAND SECTIONS Flutes—Charlotte Dane, Erma Glynn Phillips. Clarinets—Don Bokenkamp, Carolyn Easley, Jack Smith, Glen Thomas, Fred Fee, Ruth Bateman, Carolyn Noble. French Horns—Catherine Harbin, Lois Gill, Marilyn Gordon. Alto Saxaphones—Gene Workman, Annalou Sharp. Tenor Saxaphone—Lois Allen. Cornets—Loren Lee Sunday, Frank Barre, Neal Kenley, Jim Keck, Dick Shaffer, Fred Kuenstler. Baritone—Diane Bufkin. Trombone—Mary Ellen Flexter. Basses—Jabez Coggan, Clyde McNair. Drums—Bill Holman, Pat Timmons, Tom Reeves, Carolyn Thomas. Director—Jack Gengler. MAJORETTES Our two Majorettes this year were Pat Staser and Mary Ellen Flexter. Bill Bissey was our Drum Major. Their performances at some of the basketball games gave much added attraction. Their best performance was given when we traveled to Louisville for the M.T.C. Tourney. These three people have put forth their best efforts to entertain the audiences. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 STUDENT COUNCIL Norma Gill, Merlin Dasch, Jim Cockerel, Carolyn Easley, Mervin Moseley, Pat Staser, Mr. Shafer, Lois Gill, Billy Staser. 1 he Student Council sponsored by Mr. Shafer consists of two repre-from each class. During the school year, this Council sponsored the Christmas Program, selected eight movies for the general assemblies, and also presented out-of-town talent for four other assembly programs The officers are: President _____ Vice President Secretary _____ - Pat Staser Jim Cockerel ■ Norma Gill G.A.A. Row Four—Louise Behymer, Wanda Taylor, Charlotte Dane, Kay Tavlor Peggy Staser, Eunice Armitage, Lora Herdes, Katherine Grove 'Lois Allen, Lola Bissey, Sue Noble, Marlene Powers. R0WAinn,ir!rrat Timrn°ns.- Rea Jean Wilcox, Joann Dunahee, Bonnie Carolyn Easley, Violet Stum. Doris Dunahee, Lois Gill, EXrHS’M Webb 'Barbara Ha'e’ Barbara He ders“ . R0WpT?Diane Bufk ”. Anita Sansom, Helen Lambert, J0 Ann Fifer, Pat Staser, Mary Ellen Flexter, Winona Hall, Nola Herdes Phvllis Lackey, Doris Patridge, Joann Kessler. Row One—Sue Schofield, Carolyn Thomas, Vonda Sawyer June Cailteux Mary Frank, Lois Lewis, Dean Hunley, Marilyn Gordon. ’ 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 F.F.A. Row Four—Dale Stanley, Sammie Norton, Donald O’Dell, Wayne Lister, Gene Woods, Wayne Stanley, Jim Keck, Neal Williams, Jabez Coggan, Donald Weger, John Brooks, Melvin Lee. Row Three—Mr. Petty, Fred Kuenstler, Fred Shelton, Gene Workman, Jim Cockerel, Raymond Dunnigan, Charles Moseley, Gene Crackel, Carl Doud, Morris Dunahee, Donald Smith, Mervin Moseley. Row Two—Wayne Doud, Jim Moseley, Neal Kenley, George Bissey, Carrol Frutiger, Bob Stanley, John Patterson, Vernon Colclasure, Bob Hough. Row One—Carrol Baker, Richard Frank, Bob Roe, Clarence Williams, Max Rhoads, Gaylord Weidner, Harry Rosborough, Garry Ros-borough, Willard Smith. F.H.A. Row Four—Diane Bufkin, Charlotte Dane, Sue Schofield, Rhea Jean Wilcox, Carolyn Easley, Peggy Staser, Erma Bayler, Loeta Shelton, Barbara Springer, Carolyn Thomas, Beryl Mitchell, Fern Walker. Row Three—Miss Britton, Joann Dunahee, Bonnie Monical, Doris Dunahee, Violet Stum, Myrna Thompson, Wilma Moseley, Ramona Bache, Annalou Sharp, Catherine Harbin, Sue Noble, Lola Bissey. Row Two—Marilyn Gordon, Lois Allen, Joann Gibbs, Louis Behymer, Jo Ann Fifer, Pat Staser, Dean Hunley, Katherine Groves, Sylvia Nail, Patty Hall, Ruth Gibbs. Row One—Jeannine McGrew, Mary Ruth Henderson, Marlene Powers, Nova Mitchell, Norma Gill, Marilyn Erwin, Norma Rhoads, Catherine Gibbs. 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The principal purpose of the Future Farmers of America is to develop better farmers, agriculture leaders, and citizens of America. Committees are formed to further these purposes and hold regular meetings to discuss their activities and future plans. The officers chosen this year were: President _______________________ Vice President __________________ Secretary ....................... Treasurer ....................... Reporter ________________________ Sentinel ________________________ __ Neal Kenley __ Bob Stanley .. George Bissey .... Bill Hawn Carrol Frutiger — Jim Moseley In October, Neal Kenley, Jabez Coggan, Gene Workman, and Garlen Workman represented the local chapter at the National Convention at Kansas City, Missouri. In the sectional grain judging contest, Clay City ranked second. Among many other activities the club participated in were the Parliamentary Procedure contest, and the Public Speaking contest. Garden seeds, magazines, hot dogs, and ice cream bars were sold to increase the amount of the treasury. There were several parties and many more activities sponsored by the local chapter of F.F.A. Mr. Petty, the Agriculture teacher, is the sponsor for this group of boys. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is a club organized for and by the girls who take a course in home economics. We were under the capable direction of Miss Britton. The officers for 1949-50: President ---------------------------------- Joann Gibbs Vice President --------------------------------- Pat Staser Secretary -------------------------------- Marye Behymer Treasurer---------------------------------Charlotte Dane Historian ..._ --------------------------- Ramona Bache Parliamentarian ----------------------------- Dean Hunley Reporter---------------------------------- Carolyn Easley We have been quite honored this year. At the House of Delegates meeting at Robinson, Illinois, Peggy Staser was elected president of this section, and Mrs. Frank F. Schack was chosen sectional mother. Our initiation of officers was presided over by the Cisne F.H.A. Chapter. After the initiation we entertained them with a tea. Among many other activities for the year was a party given by the F.F.A., and a banquet served by the girls for the Rotary Club. 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 BAND For the consecutive year our band has been under the able direction of Jack Gengler. The band played for basketball games, participated in the district contest, and presented a Spring Concert. One of the outstanding events of the year was a All-Conference Band which played at the Midland Trail Tourney at Louisville. Twelve of our members took part in this band. This group also played in the band at the dedication of the Clay County Hospital. The officers for 1949-50: President ----------------------------------- Neal Kenley Vice President ______________________________ Dick Shaffer Secretary ____________________________ Erma Glynn Phillips Treasurer ________________________________ Charlotte Dane Librarian __________________________________ Pat Timmons Uniform Custodian --------------------- Mary Ellen Flexter Recreation Chairman ----------------------- Carolyn Easley Scribe _______________________________________________ Jim Keck GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization for all girls participating in sports activities. The officers for the school year 1949-50 are: President ___________________ Patricia Timmons Vice President _______________________ Mary Ellen Flexter Secretary _________________________________ Dean Hunley Treasurer _________________ —............ Charlotte Dane Parliamentarian ------------------------- Joann Kessler Song Leader -------------------------------------- Louise Behymer Faculty Adviser _________________________ Annabel Webb The G.A.A. was represented by twelve girls at a Mother Goose Play-Day at Cisne. These girls were: Charlotte Dane, Patricia Timmons, Louise Behymer, Mary Ellen Flexter, Peggy Staser, Pat Staser, Lois Lewis, Wanda Taylor, Dean Hunley, Joann Kessler, Jo Ann Fifer, and Carolyn Easley. These girls presented a skit called “The Glow Worm.” On Friday .February 10, our basketball queen was crowned. The six girls elected by the student body were Lois Gill, Mary Frank, Lois Lewis, Mary Behymer, Dean Hunley, and Pat Staser. At our ball game with Noble, Pat Staser was escorted by Gary Shaffer, Noble’s basketball captain, and crowned by Neal Murbarger, our captain. Following the coronation, Gengler’s Rhythm Rascals furnished music for a Valentine Dance. Among other activities sponsored by the G.A.A. were the shooting contest, the volleyball tournament, which was won by the Seniors, a square dance, a gym show, and the girls’ basketball tournament. Mrs. Webb was the able sponsor for her third consecutive year. 19 CLAYTOXIAN 50 THE DIZZY DERBY On the evening of November 15, one of the most outstanding events of the year was held in the high school gymnasium. This event that caused all the planning, work, and fun was the DIZZY DERBY. Upon entering the gym, the first thing that you noticed was the confetti and streamers; next was the wonderful scent of hot dogs from the food stand. The conversion of the gym into a small replica of a carnival midway was fascinating. The class stands were placed on the outer edges of the floor while the center of the floor was prominent with the basketball throw, the ring toss, the novelty stand, and the biggest attraction of all, the bingo stand. There were many other attractions but the main interest was centered around the coronation of the winning class candidates. As ten-thirty grew near, the crowd grew very excited. Finally, the big moment arrived. The dance band began playing and the attendants from each class entered. These were Freshmen; Phyllis Snell and Jerry Staley; Sophomores: Norma Gill and Donald Weger; Juniors: Carolyn Easley and Paul Fehrenbacher. Following the attendants came the Senior King and Queen, Mary Ellen Flexter and Neal Murbarger, who ascended the throne. They were crowned by the Junior class president. After the coronation ceremony the four couples glided onto the dance floor to dance the first dance of the evening. The remaining hour and a half before midnight was spent in dancing to the music of “Gengler’s Rythm Rascals.” I 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 ACTIVITIES Elegance! was the only word to express our feelings when a uniformed doorman opened the door and we entered the “ARAGON.” We checked our coats, walked down the hall, and entered the huge dining room where we were escorted to reserved tables. While we were eating dinner, the will and prophecy of the class of ’50 were read. Excellent service was given by efficient waiters. When the guests finished dinner, the tables were cleared and there was a brief intermission. As Tommy Lawson’s orchestra began to play and we began to dance, everything seemed glittering and romantic because this was our Prom. The student body enjoyed several good movies and programs this year which were sponsored by the Student Council. Some of the movies were “Guadalcanal Diary,” “My Darlin’ Clementine,” “You Were Meant for Me,” and “Boomerang.” Two of the best programs were the Negro Quartet and the Cole Circus. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 Calendar, 1949-1950 SEPTEMBER 2—The enthusiastic students of C.C.C.H.S. began another year of study! Some were old, some were new, some were borrowed, and most were blue. 6— Large enrollment of English IV. Necessity or love? 8— Held class meetings and elected officers. 9— Baseball game here—played Farina and lost. 13— The Wolves traveled to Cisne for ball game and lost again. 14— Start of magazine sales between Juniors and Seniors. 15— Big thrill for upperclassmen—Juniors ordered rings—Seniors, with tears in their eyes, ordered name cards and announcements. 10— Kinmundy met Wolves on home diamond. 20— Wolves traveled to Noble. We won! 27—Clay City says Wayne City throws a hard ball. Accounts for defeat we suffered. 30— Sumner visited C.C.C.H.S. for ball game. We won! OCTOBER 4— One-half day off to see “Joan of Arc” at local theater. 5— A group of high school boys played the Varsity team a game of baseball with the Varsity winning. They should! 5-6—The famous Biblical drama “The Light Eternal” was presented by P.T.A. F.F.A. boys went to West Salem. Six-week’s exams. 7— Individual pictures taken. 8— Eight G.A.A. girls went to Cisne Play-Day. 19— Regular meetings of classes and organizations were held. Kings and Queens were elected. Seniors had a party. Treasure hunt and amateur hour were main events. 21— Sophomore Party. Seniors received name cards. 24—Seniors sent a pen and pencil set to Bill Tooley. Basketball practice set in and the students trying out for Cheerleaders started practice after school. The spirit is back with our Alma Mater. Yeah team, let’s go! 26—In General Assembly Mr. Morris demonstrated flying planes by sound. 31— Seniors had their individual pictures taken for the Annual. NOVEMBER 1— Cheerleaders tried out and were elected by student body. Pat Staser, Lou Behymer, and Bill Bissey were the final winners. 2— Movie was shown in General Assembly. “Guadalcanal Diary.” 11— Armistice Day! Out of school! 15— Dizzy Derby. 16— Deep River Quartet presented a program and they were enjoyed by everyone. Regular class meetings were held. 17— Received our individual pictures. 18— Traveled to Kinmundy for first game, but we lost. 20— Girls held their volleyball tournaments, with Seniors winning. 22— Juniors received class rings. Mr. Plumlee and Mr. Cohoon heard a re-composed song about them. What about it? 29—Flora visits us and wins. 19 CLAYTON IAN 50 Calendar, 1949-1950 DECEMBER 2—Farina journeyed here and the Wolves won! 5— Another movie in General Assembly. “You Were Meant for Me.” 14— Senior pictures arrived. Pretty good for the material Spieths had to work with. 23—Hurrah! Hurrah! only two classes and then General Assembly. The student council sponsored a program and then Santa came and distributed the gifts. By the way, there was another Santa in town Friday night besides Mr. Plumlee! Just ask Bob Stanley! 28—The Wolves had a date at the Brownstown Holiday Tournaments’ but lost. JANUARY-1950 2— Everyone’s back to school, but it looks a little wet outside. 3— Waters were up and the buses could not get to Ingraham, Thursday and Friday school was dismissed. 6— Clay City visited Noble and won by 10 points. 9—We got out early for teachers meeting. Now what? 13—Even though it was Friday the 13th we had good luck by winning a game at Sumner. 17— Wayne City visits us and loses. Another movie was shown in General Assembly. “Jitterbugs.” 18— Regular class meetings were held this evening. 19— Museumobile was here, which had a display of the early life of Illinois. 25—First game of M.T.C. Tournament. Clay City won over St. Anthony and then Kinmundy. Championship game Saturday night with Noble was lost by a very slight margin. 30—The Freshman and Sophomore Tournaments began with Ncble finally coming out with the trophy. FEBRUARY 1—Spieth Studio was over from Olney and took pictures for Annual. 3—The student body voted for six Basketball Queen candidates whom were: Louise Behymer, Lois Gill, Lois Lewis, Mary Frank, Patty Staser, and Dean Hunley. 7— Movie was shown in General Assembly, “My Darling Clementine.” 9—Mr. Zeigel from Eastern State Teachers College spoke to the Seniors. 10—Great day! Clay City beat Noble for second time. Then the Basketball Queen was crowned which was Patty Staser. Then Mr. Gengler and his Rhythm Rascals furnished some fine music for the dance which immediately followed. Good too! 13—School was dismissed early for teachers meeting. 15— Freshman and Sophomore game here with Greenup. Clay City wins again! 16— The regular class meetings were held. 17— Lew Hershey’s Circus was here and the art of applying make-up was shown as well as costumes. Professor Charles Mcseley was his (helpful) assitant?? 20— Senior announcements arrived. The boys are playing off their tournaments at noons. (Continued) 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 Calendar, 1949-1950 FEBRUARY 24—Wolves travel to Newton, with Newton winning. 28— Clay City played Flora in Regional Tournament and lost. 29— Band held a skating party at Flora. MARCH 6— F.F.A. boys go to Noble for a game. 7— Sophomore Skating Party. Movie was shown in General Assembly, “Boomerang.” 9—Mr. Irwin from Sanford Brown Business College spoke to the Seniors. The Girls’ Tournaments began Thursday night and ended Friday night with the Seniors coming out as winners. 10—A representative from Blackburn College also spoke to the Seniors. They must want us to go to college! 14— G.A.A. meeting. Ingraham versus Clay City Varsity team. C.C. wins, 15— Regular class meetings. Dismissed school early. 18—Sautrday morning ten G.A.A. girls left for Wayne City’s Play-Day. They were: Joan Kessler, Louise Behymer, Eunice Armitage, Peggy Staser, Patty Staser, Lois Lewis, Mary Ellen Flexter, Lora Herdes, Carolyn Easley, and Dean Hunley. Speaking of tired people!?? 23— -The regular P.T.A. meeting was held and the students presented a round-table discussion. 24— F.H.A. had a party for F.F.A. boys. 29—F.F.A. Public Speaking Contest at Noble. 31—Grade school Open House, here. Knock! Down! Drag out! APRIL 5— Lookie! Lockie! G.A.A. had its Square Dance Party. 6- 7-8-9-10—Easter Vacation! 10— Cole Circus entertained the students. 11— Freshman skating party at Flora. 12— “Call Northside 777” in General Assembly. 13— Seniors went to Charleston to Open House. 21—Rotary Show' presented a program in gym. 25— A movie in General Assembly, “Last Days of Pompeii.” 29—Some typing and bookkeeping students went to Newton to the Annual Contest. MAY 2—Baseball game with Louisville, there. 5—F.F.A. Judging Contest at Olney. Big event!—Junior Senior Prom! 9—Movie in General Assembly, “Three Little Girls in Blue.” Baseball game, here, with Cisne. 12—Baseball game with Farina, there. 16— John Ellis provided entertainment for the General Assembly. Baseball game with Sumner, there. 18—Senior Exams!!??? 21— Seniors put on Laps and Gowns for'first time for Baccalaureate Services. 22— The final step was taken for the Seniors Monday night when they received their diplomas. 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 ANNUAL STAFF I’m afraid if John L. Lewis ever heard of all the hours a week that are spent in publishing an annual, he would want to start a new union. Seriously though, it hasn’t ail been work, for there have been moments of laughter and moments of discouragement and I know I can never express all of the heart-felt thanks to the annual staff, the sponsors, the advertisers, the photographer, and the printer who have all contributed a part to the 1950 annual. We hope you will find as much enjoyment in reading it as we have had in publishing it. Pat Staser, Editor We, the annual staff, would like to take this small space in thanking our sponsor, Miss Harris, for all the fine work and co-operation she has extended to us during all these long months of work on the 1950 annual. It has all been deeply appreciated. The Annual Staff 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 GODEKE’S STORE Auto Parts — Petroleum Products Olney, Illinois PLEASANT'S RECREATION HALL Candy and Cold Drinks Clay City, Illinois Coca-Cola Bottling Company Olney, Illinois CLAYTON IAN Compliments of ALICE’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 69 Clay City, Illinois JOHN I). BONES Pure Oil Service Station Phone 22 Clay City, Illinois Compliments of BIG FOUR MACHINE SHOP Phone 44 Clay City, Illinois Compliments of .MONROE LAWSON Postmaster 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 AMERMAN Your Insurance Man Clay City, Illinois Phone 5 K. CONOUR PRODUCE CO. Highest Cash Price For Poultry, Eggs, Cream and Hides Clay City, Illinois Good Luck WARREN MOTOR SALES HUDSON Pacemaker—Super Commodore The car you step down in Flora, Illinois Phone 207R CHAPMAN MOTOR SALES Buick Agency Sales and Service 24-Hour Wrecker Service Flora, Illinois Phone 27 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 Clay City Lumber Hardware Company Phone 50 Olney Greenhouse Flower Shop (Easley Padgett, Local Agents) Phone 131-W Phone 1075 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 Compliments of DORIS’ MARATHON SERVICE STATION Clay City, Illinois HUDSON-HILL COMPANY John Deere Sales and Service Phone 102 Olney, Illinois Compliments of EASLEY PADGETT Clay City, Illinois NAIL’S LUNCH Dinners Short Orders Clay City, Illinois y - CLAYTON I AN H. J. BOKENKAMP Insurance Clay City, Illinois EBZERY MOTORS Ford Dealer Phone 9 Clay City, Illinois TRI-STATE SALES SERVICE Hinderliter Products Box 43 Phone 64 Clay City, Illinois KINGS FOR FURNITURE Olney, Illinois 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 GLENN R. EASLEY Petroleum Products Tires - Tubes - Batteries Clay City, Illinois Phone 26 Pontiac Cadillac J. C. BORAH Motor Sales and Service Engine Overhaul — Used Cars Flora, Illinois 300 W. North Ave. Murvin's Store “We congratulate you and wish for you the best there is in life.” t A ................................................................ ....... ...... ............ CLAYTONIAN 50 19 DOHERTY DRUG STORE Laota Doherty Banker, R. Ph, Gifts for All Occasions Clay City, Illinois STANFORD’S CLOTHING STORE Clothes for Men and Boys Flora, Illinois CLAY COUNTY ADVOCATE Commercial Printing Arthur A. Allen, Publisher Clay City, Illinois SCUDAMORE BROS. Clay County’s Greatest Store y - Flora, Illinois Phone 24 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 Chevrolet Oldsmobile IRA BROOKS MOTOR CO. Sales and Service Body Work and Auto Service 207-217 W. North Ave. Phone 168 Flora, Illinois NALE’S STANDARD STATION Gas - Oil — Tires Batteries Clay City, Illinois PHOTOGRAPHS Made by Spieth Studio Olne.v, Illinois CLAYTON I AN A. K. SMITH Ford Dealer Flora, Illinois ' — IMTItNATlONAL HARVEST! NIX BROS. International Harvester Dealer Olney, Illinois Compliments of C. D. and J. W. Duff Grains Feeds Seeds Clay City, Illinois ( LAYTONIAN Compliments and Best Wishes JOHN’S ELECTRIC John D. Hockman Phone 77 Clay City, Illinois SCHWARTZ BARBER SHOP Clay City, Illinois BILL’S CAFE Private Dining Room for Special Dinners Fountain Service Open on Sundays Clay City, Illinois FLORA PI RE MILK COMPANY Flora Dairy Products Flora, Illinois 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 H. W. EATON AUTO PARTS Phone 3 329-30 West North Avenue Flora, Illinois NOBLE DINER Sandwiches and Lunches 2'4-IIour Service “We Doze But Never Close” RELIABLE SALES COMPANY Plumbing - Heating Equipment - Bottle Gas Gas and Electrical Appliances Phone 13 Phone 975 Noble Olney SCHNELI S JEWELRY STORE Watch and Clock Repair Jewelry Phone 1046 Olney, Illinois CLAYTON I AN 19 50 FLORA GREEN HOUSE A. W. Haak, Florist Phone 221 Flora, Illinois GORDON’S GROCERY Meats — Fresh Fruits - Vegetables Phone 30 Clay City, Illinois BORAH-HOLMAN MOTOR SALES Your Ford Dealer Phone 48 Olney, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '50 . DR. CURTIS HENDERSON 19 CLAYTONIAN 50 RICHEY BROS. Your International Dealer Phone 29 Flora, Illinois POLAND’S STORE General Merchandise Fresh Meats and Vegetables Phone 27-F-33 Pure Oil Camp Clay City, Illinois GOUDY PLUMBING AND HEATING 120 E. York St. phone 71-J OIney, Illinois CLAY CITY MILLING CO. Purina Chows Phone 65 Clay City, Illinois 19 CLAYTON I AN 50 SIKES ELECTRIC SHOP Electrical Contracting Phone 464R Flora, Illinois BUCK HUNLEY TRUCKING CO. Dump Truck and Excavation Contractor Phone—Res. 4R2; Office 25 Clay City, Illinois CLAYTON THEATER Motion Pictures are Your Cheapest and Best Entertainment Attend Regularly Vernal M. Elliott, Manager Compliments and Best IVishes to the Class of 50 A CITY CLEANERS ' i f V ' 1 ixtc ■xXl -zi i H-;V I A- - t •?' 4 'r� l -T icT % l - 5} v - — ? 'fejry I i-yTy|js . _iv-p t 'x •! Efw ScxztfVx.. ;.