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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

9 k� ::skk :k::ss� sx::k:::-: Claytonian tmmtnttutMnMtmmtuuum S5 Do (Ouz J- azznti: We, the class of 1955, dedicate this Claytonian to our parents. We know that through their constant effort, patience, and sacrifice, they have helped make it possible. Life is but a stage, where our daily lives are dramas. The characters we play in the drama are molded by our parents. They give us help, love, security, and guidance. We are ready to make our own ways in life now. We shall start our own families and take up new roles in life, but never shall we forget that all important role our parents played. 19 kjmmmmsxkkjhhmwknks Clay ton ia n kxxxxxxxxxkxxxxxxx 55 V. D. Shafer, Principal Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.), Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois; Master of Science (M. S.), University of Illinois. This is a view of Clay City Community High School from the northwest corner of the parking lot. We, as Seniors, feel we speak for the whole school when we say, “Proudly We Hail”. We have one of the nicest schools in the district and, yes, we are proud of it! 9 wrasKKSSKSKSssKKKH Claytonian K reKH SMe ii «« 55 BOARD OF EDUCATION Member ................................ Cletis Hosselton Member .................................. J- L. Blessing Principal .............................. V. D. Shafer Member ................................... Lewis Clark President ............................ Willard Dewhirst Secretary ........................... Charles D. Murvin Member Fletcher Stanley Member .........................................J. W. Duff STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had a busy year, as usual. Again we sponsored eight movies and several interesting and educational stage shows. We also sponsored a Christmas party and a picnic on the last day of school. Under the direction of Mr. Shafer, the Student Council has given its whole-hearted effort toward a better school year. Officers for this year were: President Dean Klingler Vice-President Angela Rudolphi Secretary ........................Marsha Loye Treasurer Ginger Osborn P nxx :::::: k k «s s::::Clayton I an xmswoni � K mi( 55 Faculty HERSHEL W. TAPP — Mathematics and History. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Murray State College, Murray, Kentucky. MAYTLE MARIE HARRIS — English III, IV; Librarian. Bachelor of Education (B.E.), Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. University of Illinois - Summers of 1947 and 1953. University of Denver - Summer of 1948. RUSSELL BISSEY — General Science, Biology, Chemistry. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Fort Collins, Colorado; Master of Science (M.S.), University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire. LOREN PETTY — Agriculture. Bachelor of Education (B.E.), Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, Charleston, Illinois; Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. MONTY M. STANLEY — Commerce. Diploma, Illinois Commercial College, Champaign, Illinois; Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. PATRICIA GILL — Girls Physical Education, Typing I. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. JACQUELYN STEWART— English I, II, Speech. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, Charleston, Illinois. THOMAS W. WATTS — Coach, Boys Physical Education, Social Problems and Health and Safety. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. JACK GENGLER — Band Director. Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Master of Music Education (M.M.E.), Illinois Wesleyan, University, Bloomington, Illinois. ANNA MARY WEILER — Home Economics I, II, and III. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. CLARA YORK — Home Economics I, II, III. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College. HARRY JACKSON — Shop. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. WILMA STANFORD — Secretary. ERNIE REICHMAN — Engineer. yL S'Ya rYsy SYYsssy SYswarY t?t :cAmaft Ps Yy OC a Ys I yads os P MmunniKmmjcm Claytonian kkskkkskkskxssssks 55 Jokes F-L-U-N-K F - Fords L - Late hours U - Unexpected questions N - Not prepared K - Kicked out Joe Kuenstler: “I’ll take this $25 watch. It’s for my son, Lowell, who is graduating this spring.” Jeweler: “Oh, a surprise?” Joe Kuenstler: “I’ll say it is. He is expecting a new car.” Which Is Your Typing System? Bible System — Seek and ye shall find. Columbus System — Locate the key and land on it. Railroad System — Stop, look, and list. Boxer System — Peek, land and punch. Filing System — One letter at a time. Jury System — Trial, judge, and error. Motorboat System — Putt, putt, putt. Society System — Look up, look down. Baseball System — Hit and run. Marsha Loye: “You have a lot of bum jokes in this Annual.” Ruth Kuenstler: “Oh, I don’t know. I put a bunch of them in the stove and the fire just roared.” Bernice: “Dean, say something soft and sweet to me.’ Dean: “Custard pie.” Motorist: “How can I ever repay you for your help in getting my car out of this ditch ?” Farmer: “By cash, check, or money order.” 9 k� ::sssks::� «8sskksk Cl ill} Ion ia n MHwmmwnwiBwai 55 FRESHMEN First Row, Left to Right — David Blessing, President; Kenneth Hohlbauch, Vice-President; Kaaren Osborn, Secretary; Ann Mathis, Treasurer; Darold Herdes, Student Council; Virginia Kessler, Student Council. Second Row — Donald Bates, Judith Bayler, Edith Brooks, James Brown, Clara Browning, Harry Ray Bryant. Third Row — Leslie Bryant, James Cain, Tommy Col-clasure, Mary Combs, Joyce Conner, Myron Dunigan. Fourth Row — Patricia Eckart, Elenor Fildes, Nancy Fisher, Ruth Fitzgerald, William Gardner, Doris Gill. Fifth Row — Joann Gill, Karen Grandon, Doris Henderson, Garold Herdes, Linda Lou Hilderbrand, Nova Jean Hilderbrand. 19 KSHKXXXXKXJMSXXHKKH ClaytonicM � SK X X KM KMKKSSKS X X 5 FRESHMEN First Row, Left to Right — Yvonne Holcomb, Galen Hossel-ton, Carl Kessler, Jerome Klingler, Lou Ann Kuenstler, Shirley Laird. Second Row — Janice Lawler, Rena Lents, Hugh Lynn, Hazel McDowell, Wayne McNair, Rita Pearl Mayo. Third Row — Edna Sue Miller, Robert Monical, Mary Omar, Ellen Kay Orndorff, Deloris Padgett, Marilyn Park. Fourth Row — Janet Poppe, Mary Raley, Eugene Sharp, Sylvia Stanley, James Stewart, Betty Sullens. Fifth Row — Linda Sunday, Ellen Volk, Norma Watson, Daniel Weidner, Jim Weiler, Freida Wells. Sixth Row — John Wilkins, Dorothy Windland. P mKKKKKKKsmsKKs Claytonian xnx xxxim« x« 55 Freshman Who’s Who Best All-Around .......................... Ann Mathis - Darold Herdes Most Athletic Nancy Fisher - Myron Dunigan Best Looking.............................. Ann Mathis - Darold Herdes Most Mischievous Nancy Fisher - Jim Cain and John Wilkins Most Popular ........................ Virginia Kessler - Myron Dunigan Most Studious Norma Watson - David Blessing Most Talkative ..................................Janet Poppe - Jim Cain OFFICERS David Blessing .................................. President Kaaren Osborn ................................... Secretary Darold Herdes and Virginia Kessler Student Council Kenneth Hohlbauch .......................... Vice-President Ann Mathis .......................................Treasurer PERFECT ATTENDANCE Donald Bates Edith May Brooks James Brown James Cain Joyce Conner Nancy Fisher Joann Gill Karen Grandon Darold Herdes Kenneth Hohlbauch Carl Kessler Virginia Kessler Jerome Klingler Janice Lawler Robert Monical Mary Omar Deloris Padgett Eugene Sharp James Stewart Ellen Volk Dorothy Windland 9 wwtwwmwwMtwtax Claytonian skskkkkxxxxxxxkxkk 55 SOPHOMORES First Row, Left to Right — Charles Purser, President; Bob Hutchison, Vice-President; Eugenia Rudolphi, Secretary; Pat Iffert, Treasurer; Arthur Ausbrook and Linda Loye, Student Council. Second Row — Barbara Bache, Marlene Bahl, Maurice Bangert, Aubrey Browning, Edith Buerster, Gary Clark. Third Row — Beverly Colclasure, Eleanor Crackel, Davetta Crown, Beverly Delonshaw, Vernal Elliott, Dean Farmer. Fourth Row — Jeff Fee, Tom Fleenor, Ronald Gibbs, Lowell Hagen, Clarence Harrison, Annakay Hogan. Fifth Row — Cleta Fern Hubble, Bob Kesterson, Rosemary Klingler, Clair Land, Joyce Lawler, Marvin Lister. 19 ————— Claytonian — — —— 55 SOPHOMORES First Row, Left to Right — Connie Loye, Nella McDowell, Jerry McGill, Wanda McVay, Kay Mattoon, Rex Mosser. Second Row — Shirley Murbarger, David Omar, Sandra Omar, John Osborn, Mavis Patterson, Jim Payne. Third Row — Barton Powers, Michael Rinehart, Jimmy Robinson, Dee Shehorn, Barbara Smith, Judith Stanford. Fourth Row — Carolyn Stanley, Keith Stanley, Bobby Staser, Myron Taylor, Donna Thomann, June Travis. Fifth Row — Norma Tucker, John Weiler, Wilbur Williams, Gary Wolfe. % 19 ksskkkkwkkkmkkk:-::-::; Claiftonicin kkwkkkkxhmmkskkxkw Sophomore Who’s Who Best All-Around ......................Rosemary Klingler - Charles Purser Most Athletic..........................Eugenia Rudolphi - Red Ausbrook Best Looking Norma Tucker - Charles Purser Most Mischievous ......... Marlene Bahl - Bob Staser and Myron Taylor Most Popular Rosemary Klingler - Jeff Fee Most Studious ........................ Eleanor Crackel - Charles Purser Most Talkative Davetta Crown and Carolyn Stanley - Bob Staser OFFICERS Charles Purser ................................ President Bob Hutchison ............................ Vice-President Eugenia Rudolphi............................ Secretary Patricia Iffert ............................... Treasurer Arthur Ausbrook and Norma Tucker Student Council PERFECT ATTENDANCE Gary Clark Beverly Delonshaw Tom Fleenor Linda Gill Clarence Harrison Cleta Fern Hubble Rosemary Klingler Nella McDowell Kay Mattoon Shirley Murbarger Sandra Omar John Osborn Jim Payne Michael Rinehart Eugenia Rudolphi Dee Shehom Keith Stanley Bob Staser Donna Thomann John Weiler 19 sxtt xxx« t xx« Clay ton ia n w� wmmii� inMnw«MBai 55 JUNIORS First Row, Left to Right — Marvin Sharp, President; Larry Bissey, Vice-President; Bob Blessing, Secretary; Larry O’Dell, Treasurer; Georgia Moseley, Student Council; Richard Boxell, Student Council. Second Row — Maxine Badger, Dean Brant, Larry Cain, Lewis Carter, Herbert Chaffin, Barbara Cook. Third Row — Frank Devlin, Leon Devlin, Nancy Ervin, Dale Evans, Eldsworth Fildes, Verdayne Fisher. Fourth Row — Irma Fitzgerald, Barbara Gill, Betty Glover, Jo Ann Goings, Betty Hale, Shirley Hamilton. Fifth Row — Margo Henderson, Ray Henderson, Dionne Herdes, Patsy Herdes, Allen Hinterscher, Reveta Hosselton. Sixth Row — Joyce Hostettler, Kathryn Hunt. 19 wwwuwwwmwww C lay ton ian WHBWwwmmmmi 55 JUNIORS First Row, Left to Right — Barbara Iffert, Deloris Johnson, Janet Johnson, Donald Kauble, Carol Lents, Hallet Leonard. Second Row — Eileen Lister, Linda Loye, Gayle McNair, Lyndal McVay, Orpha Mading, Mary Louise Martin. Third Row — Wanda Noblet, Everett Osborn, Wanda Padgett, LeRoy Patridge, Alice Poppe, Jack Poppe. Fourth Row — David Raley, Woody Rosborough, Bill Snell, Bob Snell, Donna Stabler, Wilma Stanley. Fifth Row — Janice Stewart, Shirley Sunday, Ellery Thomas, Danny Walker, Bernadine Wells, Peggy Wilkins. Sixth Row — Keith Workman, Larry Zimmerman. 9 k� «::kk::::k::ss«ss::kk Claytonian nt$mxm uautsnnuuuntM 55 Junior Who’s Who Best All-Around .......................Mary Martin - Marvin Sharp Most Athletic ......................... Nancy Ervin - Marvin Sharp Best Looking ..........................Wanda Noblet - Richard Boxell Most Mischievous........................... Carol Lents - Dale Evans Most Popular ..........................Mary Martin - Marvin Sharp Most Studious ......................... Barbara Gill - Herb Chaffin Most Talkative........................ Carol Lents - Verdayne Fisher OFFICERS Marvin Sharp ............................ President Bob Blessing ................................. Secretary Georgia Moseley and Richard Boxell Student Council Larry Bissey ............................ Vice-President Larry O’Dell ............................. Treasurer PERFECT ATTENDANCE Robert Blessing Allen Hinterscher Larry O’Dell Dean Brant Barbara Iffert Everett Osborn Leon Devlin Carol Lents Wanda Padgett Barbara Gill Hallet Leonard Janice Stewart Shirley Hamilton Linda Loye Jack D. Franklin Margo Henderson Lyndal McVay Patsy Herdes Orpha Mading 19 ——MMHHMMMW Cl (I If t OH I (I H ::::skkks::kk :::::: x 55 SUE AMERMAN Speech 3-4; President of Speech Club 3; “I’m a Family Crisis” 3; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. Secretary 3; F.H.A. President 4; Dance Club 2-3; Math Club 2; Science Club 2; Class Queen 1; Class President 4; Commerce Club 3-4; Commerce Club Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; Youth Council 1; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3-4; Library Club 4. LOWELL KUENSTLER Secretary-Treasurer of Class 1-2; Class Vice-President 4; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; Athletic Association 2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 4; Speech Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1-2-3-4. BERNICE FEHRENBACHER Speech Club 4; Dance Club 2-3; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. Degree Chairman 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Secretary of F.H.A. 2; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; F.H.A. Historian 4; Class Vice-President 2; Class Treasurer 3; Class Secretary 4; Class Queen 2; Math Club 2; Cheerleader 3; May Day Queen 1-2; Annual Staff 4. DEAN KLINGLER Speech Club 4; Speech Club President 4; Library Club 4; Library Club Treasurer 4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Baseball Co-Captain 3-4; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. President 3; Athletic Association 2-3-4; Athletic Association Vice-President 3; Athletic Association President 4; Class President 2; Student Council 2-3-4; Student Council President 4; Cheerleader 3; Class King 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Dance Club 2-3; Dance Club Vice-President 3; Math Club 2. GINGER OSBORN Annual Staff 4; Cheerleader 1-2-3; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 2-3-4; Dance Club 2-3; Commerce Club 2-3-4; Class Queen 4; May Day Queen 2; Student Council 1-4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Basketball Queen 3; Speech Club 3-4. CHARLES DUFF F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; Athletic Association 2-3-4; Basketball 1; Student Council 1-2-4; Annual Staff 4; Class King 4; Speech Club 4; Commerce Club 3-4. 9 k� k::kkkks::n«ksk::kk Clay.ton.ian kk 55 KATIE ABBOTT Annual Staff 4; Speech Club 4. SHIRLEY CARTER Band 1-2-3-4; Band Uniform Custodian 4; All Conference Band 3-4; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; Commerce Club 2; Math Club 2; Speech Club 4; Dance Club 2. KAREN HARRIS Annual Staff 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Band Secretary 4; All Conference Band 3-4; Speech Club 4; Commerce Club 2-3-4; Dance Club 3; May Queen 1; Math Club 2; “Widow’s Plight” 4. RAYMOND HINTERSCHER F.F.A. 3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Track 4; Athletic Association 2-3-4; Annual Staff 4. SUE KESSLER Annual Staff 4; Speech Club 4; Library Club 4; Library Club Vice-President 4; Cheerleader 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 2-3-4; G.A.A. Vice-President 3-4; Student Council 2; Dance Club 3; Commerce Club 3-4; Class Queen 3; “The Widow’s Plight” 4. RUTH KUENSTLER Annual Staff 4; Band 2-3-4; Band Treasurer 4; Commerce Club 2-3-4; Speech Club 4; Library Club 4; F.H.A. 1-2-4; Science Club 2; Science Club Secretary 2; “The Widow’s Plight” 4; Math Club 2. MARSHA LOYE Band 1-2-3-4; All-Conference Band 3-4 ; Band Vice-President 4 ; Class Vice-President 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. President 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Math Club 2; Math Club Secretary 2; Dance Club 2-3; Annual Staff 4; Speech Club 4; Student Council 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Commerce Club 2-3-4; “I Shall Be Waiting” 4. JUDY MATTOON Annual Staff 4; Speech Club 4; Speech Club Publicity Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Dance Club 2-3; Library Club 4; Band 1; Math Club 2; Science Club 2; Commerce Club 2-3-4. P SSSKSKSKSKSSSSSKSK Cl (I totllCltl KXKXXXKKXXKXXXKKXII 55 MINERVA PHILLIPS Speech Club 4; Speech Club Secretary 4; Commerce Club 3-4; Library Club 4; Library Club Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. 1-2; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4; May Day Queen 3; “I Shall Be Waiting” 4. MELBA POWERS F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Commerce Club 2-3-4; Dance Club 2-3; Band 1; Speech Club 4; Annual Staff 4. ANGELA RUDOLPHI Band 1-2-3-4; All Conference Band 3-4; Band President 4; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. President 3; Commerce Club 2-3-4; Commerce Club Vice-President 3; Dance Club 2-3; Dance Club Secretary 3; Library Club 4; Library Club President 4; Student Council 3-4; Student Council Secretary 3; Student Council Vice-President 4; Class President 3; Annual Staff 4; “Itchin’ To Get Hitched” 4; Speech Club 4; Speech Club Vice-President; Annual Staff 4. THELMA SHARP Speech Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Commerce Club 3. NEVA STRALEY Band 1-2-3-4; All Conference Band 3-4; Speech Club 4; Speech Club Treasurer 4; Class Secretary 3; Annual Staff 4; “Itchin’ To Get Hitched” 4. PAULINE TAYLOR Speech Club 3-4; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4. LLOYD TAYLOR F.F.A. 4; Speech Club 4; “Itchin’ To Get Hitched” 4; Annual Staff 4. JERRY TROUT Class Vice-President 2; Athletic Association 2-3-4; Baseball 1-2; Basketball 1-2-3; Track 2-3-4; Class King 1; Annual Staff 4. £%fr Ja Jerry 9 k«k::kk::::::::k«kkk:::::: Claytonian kxxkxx « xk k x 55 Senior Who’s Who MOTTO The way is hard; but the prize is great. COLORS FLOWER Blue and White White Carnation Best All-Around Dean Klingler - Bernice Fehrenbacher Most Athletic......................... Lowell Kuenstler - Thelma Sharp Most Bashful ........................ Raymond Hinterscher - Katie Abbott Best Looking .............Jerry Trout and Dean Klingler - Ginger Osborn Laziest................................... Charles Duff - Melba Powers Best Leader .............................. Dean Klingler - Marsha Loye Most Mischievous.......................... Jerry Trout - Melba Powers Neatest .................................. Dean Klingler - Judy Mattoon Most Popular ........................... Dean Klingler - Angela Rudolphi Quietest ............................ Raymond Hinterscher - Neva Straley Most Studious ............................ Lloyd Taylor - Ruth Kuenstler Most Talkative............................Jerry Trout - Karen Sue Harris Slowpokes.................................Charles Duff - Shirley Carter Best Dancer .............................. Dean Klingler - Sue Kessler Most Likely to Succeed ...................Dean Klingler - Sue Amerman Best Worker............................... Dean Klingler - Sue Amerman PERFECT ATTENDANCE Katie Abbott Raymond Hinterscher Angela Rudolphi Sue Amerman Sue Kessler Neva Straley Bernice Fehrenbacher Lowell Kuenstler P kkkwkkClaytonicin kkkxxkkwwkkkxhkkk Class Will of 1955 Sue Amerman wills her variety of costumes to the Johnson- Loye twins. Katie Abbott wills her geography knowledge to the Junior Class. They will need it in history. Shirley Carter wills her old history papers to anyone. Charles Duff doesn’t leave anything; he’s taking it all with him, including Ginger. Bernice Fehrenbacher wills her sweet disposition to Norma Watson, who has a good start already. Karen Harris wills her various beaus to Janice Lawler to add to her collection. Raymond Hinterscher wills his vim and vitality to Danny Walker. Lowell Kuenstler wills his basketball talents equally to Bob and Bill Snell so Sailor Springs will always have a star to shine. Ruth Kuenstler wills her bashfulness to Doris Gill because red hair and bashfulness don’t mix. Sue Kessler wills her neatness to Norma Tucker. Dean Klingler wills his winsome smile and ability to tease the teachers to Dean Brant. Marsha Loye wills her catty remarks and English composition to Barbara Gill. Judy Mattoon wills her bright flower corsages to Linda Hildebrand to wear with her levis. Ginger Osborn wills her up-swept hair-do to Sandra Omar. Minerva Phillips wills her height to Maxine Badger, but she is taking the rest with her for Bill. Melba Powers wills her ability to skip school to anyone who is willing and able to argue with Mr. Shafer. Angela Rudolphi wills her boy friends from surrounding towns to Marlene Bahl providing she keeps Angela informed about them. Thelma Sharp wills her athletic ability to Joann Gill, who is effeciently capable of handling it. Neva Straley wills her chair in band to Betty Glover, who has been striving to get it for three years already. Lloyd Taylor wills his many girl friends to Hugh Lynn to care for. Pauline Taylor wills her quick temper to Carolyn Stanley, who has enough of one already. Jerry Trout wills his chair in the back row of each class to Dale Evans, who must promise to use the same bright remarks as Jerry did. We hereby certify, being of sound body and mind, that the above will is correct. Ruth Kuenstler Neva Straley 19 nkdciytonicut ksxk::skssh� xxsx k« 55 Prophecy As we gaze into our crystal ball we see the graduates of 1955 as citizens of a town in 1965. As we walk down the streets of NO TOWN, U.S.A., we see that each of the graduates has gained position in the last ten years. We see a large court house with a small lawn surrounding it. On this lawn is a beautiful statue created by the famous sculpturess, Judy Mattoon. We certainly don’t want to miss going through the court house. Above the door is a large placard on which is written, “Lowell Kuenstler, Architect Extraordinary”. The most spacious and luxurious office of this building is occupied by the mayor, who is none other than Raymond Hinterscher. Upon reaching the street again, we see Angela Rudolphi tacking a poster to a telephone pole. She is the Home Adviser of the county. Probably the newest establishment in this town is the beauty salon operated by Shirley Carter and Marsha Loye. Their motto is, “We do your hair slick and greasy”. If Shirley or Marsha accidentally spill some grease on your clothes you can go next door to the cleaning establishment owned by Melba Powers to have it removed. We decide to hail a taxi and travel to the country famous Charles Duff Pig Farm. The taxi that stops is one of those sky-view models designed by Dean Klingler. Sue Kessler is the genial driver who takes us free of charge. We have to stop at an intersection paroled by a lady cop, who, at second glance we see is Katie Abbott. Coming into open country, Sue turns on the radio to listen to the announcer, who recently has reached the height of his career. This is none other than Jerry Trout. Upon arrival at the Duff Pig Farm we are privileged to view, with Charles and Ginger, their new line of stock. Farm Adviser, Lloyd Taylor, who is also present, adds much to the interest of the inspection tour. Ginger, famous for good, ole, home-cooked food, tries to persuade us to remain for dinner, but we take a rain check. Returning to town, we notice a large building set back off the highway, which the taxi driver says is the hospital. This hospital was recently mentioned in the newspaper because it was here that the first pair of New Year twins, Stanley and Stewart, were born to the former Minerva Phillips. One other institution we want to see is the school where Ruth Kuenstler, Principal, strives to plant the seeds of learning in the minds of the young citizens. As we drive into the parking lot we see Thelma Sharp coaching her girls’ basketball team. After visiting with Ruth and Thelma a few minutes we decide we had better hurry back to our hotel to prepare for a night out. To climax our eventful day, we choose to dine at the night club where we check our coats with Bernice Fehrenbacher, who is the hat-check girl and a great drawing card for the club. The soloist in the chorus is none other than Karen Harris. At the table on our right we notice a trim, young airline stewardess, Pauline Taylor, talking with the local insurance agent. Sue Amerman; the girl who was voted most likely to succeed, and did. With Sue is her assistant, Neva Straley. After talking a bit with all these interesting people, we retire for the night. It has been quite an experience renewing old friendships and seeing what our classmates have made of themselves. 9 WCKSKSSKKSSSSSKKKK Cl Cl If t OH I Cl H SSKSKSSKKKBSSSSSKS 55 CHEERLEADERS Varsity cheerleaders for this year are: Carol Lents, Nancy Ervin, Barbara Iffert and Sue Kessler. The girls have done a wonderful job this year, especially at the M. T. C. Tournament. Their devotion and wonderful spirit helped make our team a more successful one. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association meets regularly once each month under the sponsorship of Coach Watts. Some of the purposes of the organization are to sell cokes in the gym at home ball games and to co-operate with the G.A.A. in electing Basketball King and Sweetheart. Hallet Leonard and Marvin Sharp were elected Co-Captains for the basketball team. Dean Klingler and Larry O’Dell were elected for the baseball team. Larry Bissey was elected for the 1955 track team. The managers this year are Verdayne Fisher and Larry Zimmerman. President Dean Klingler Vice-President ................... Marvin Sharp Secretary ........................ Hallet Leonard Treasurer ........... Larry Bissey 9 KSKSasSKKSKSSSKKKK Cla totliatl KKSSKKKKKSKmSSKK 55 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Top Row — Mr. Watts - Coach, Verdayne Fisher - Manager, LeRoy Patridge, Leon Devlin, Wilbur Williams, Lowell Kuenstler, Keith Workman, Larry Cain, Bill Snell, Larry Zimmerman - Manager. Bottom Row — Jeff Fee, Richard Boxell, Hallet Leonard, Marvin Sharp, Arthur Ausbrook, Larry O’Dell. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM Top Row — Mr. Watts - Coach, Kenneth Hohlbauch, David Omar, Bobby Kesterson, Donald Bates, William Gardner, Jim Cain. Bottom Row — Robert Staser, Charles Purser, Wilbur Williams, Jerry McGill, Robert Hutchison. 19 M«� mwiwi� ii� wtinu� CI Cl If ton id n knskkkkkkkkkkskkkk 55 BASEBALL SQUAD Top Row — Mr. Watts - Coach, Verdayne Fisher, Bob Staser, Bob Hutchison, Leon Devlin, Larry Cain, Don Bates, Raymond Hinterscher, Bill Gardner, Everett Osborn, Bob Kesterson, David Omar, Jim Cain, Larry Zimmerman. Bottom Row — Larry O’Dell, Marvin Sharp, Jeff Fee, Dean Klingler, Arthur Ausbrook, Allen Hinterscher, Lowell Kuenstler, Bob Blessing. TRACK SQUAD Top Row — Mr. Watts - Coach, Verdayne Fisher, Jim Cain, Bill Gardner, David Omar, Larry Zimmerman. Second Row — Maurice Bangert, Bob Kesterson, Allen Hinterscher, Raymond Hinterscher, Charles Purser. Bottom Row — Keith Workman, Frank Devlin, Jerry Trout, Woody Rosborough, Arthur Ausbrook, Wilbur Williams. 19 mmwwmwwmmKmm Claytonian mkkkkkkkkkkkskkkkk S5 BASKETBALL VARSITY: INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES TP G PPG Sharp 149 18 8.3 Leonard 227 25 9.1 Ausbrook 358 24 14.9 Boxell 270 25 10.8 O’Dell 240 25 9.6 Fee 113 23 4.9 Devlin 6 8 .7 Bissey 2 2 1.0 Williams 7 6 1.2 Kuenstler 4 4 1.0 Cain 12 10 1.2 Workman 5 4 1.3 VARSITY GAMES AND SCORES Clay City 61 Oblong 67 Clay City 55 Patoka 80 Clay City 58 Farina 60 Clay City 47 Flora 74 Clay City 78 Cisne 51 Clay City 58 Sumner 47 Clay City 36 Noble 40 Clay City 61 Newton 57 CUMBERLAND HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Clay City Clay City Clay City Clay City Clay City Clay City Clay City 58 Casey 106 50 Teutopolis 87 38 Albion 83 67 Kinmundy 46 46 North Clay 53 47 Farina 50 59 Patoka 90 MIDLAND TRAIL CONFERENCE TOURNEY Clay City 50 Clay City 68 Clay City 51 Clay City 63 Clay City 49 Clay City 63 Clay City 80 Clay City 64 Clay City 54 Clay City 64 Farina 45 Kinmundy 50 North Clay 49 North Clay ........... 69 Cisne 54 Sumner 60 Sandoval 63 Noble 70 Kinmundy ........... 53 Grayville 66 9 kx::::k::k::::::::s:k:::: Claytotliun « « ::::::xx 55 CLAY CITY CHAMPS The Clay City Wolves win again as the Midland Trail Tournament Champs at Louisville. They won exciting games against LaGrove, 50 to 45, and Kinmundy, 68 to 50, sending them into the Championship playoff. They won the Championship game from Louisville by a 51 to 49 score in a thrilling game. B- SQUAD Clay City 43 Clay City 42 Clay City 35 Clay City 43 Clay City 38 Clay City 48 Clay City 52 Clay City 52 Clay City 32 Clay City 45 Clay City 26 Clay City 48 Clay City 39 Clay City ............. 39 Clay City 53 Clay City 57 Clay City 57 Clay City 41 Clay City 46 Clay City 50 Oblong 55 Patoka ............... 56 Farina ............... 51 Flora ................ 42 Cisne ................ 54 Sumner ............... 60 Noble 64 Newton ............... 61 Albion ............... 64 Kinmundy 43 North Clay 36 Farina .............. 44 Patoka ............... 63 North Clay ........... 34 Cisne 48 Sumner ............. 55 Sandoval ............. 62 Noble ................ 71 Kinmundy ............. 49 Grayville ............ 57 9 BXKKSSKKKSKSSKKKKK CldytonicM RXRXXMtKXKStNKXXX: 55 BASEBALL SCORES Clay City 13 Louisville 3 Clay City 5 Noble 12 Clay City 9 Sumner 1 Clay City 13 Cisne 5 Clay City 21 Sumner 11 Clay City 4 Noble 5 Clay City 7 Cisne 6 BATTING AVERAGES Name A.B. H. Percentage Klingler 25 16 .640 Kuenstler 26 12 .462 Ausbrook 21 8 .381 Sharp 24 9 .375 O’Dell 28 10 .357 Fee 24 6 .250 Blessing 16 4 .250 Hinterscher 21 4 .190 Bissey 6 1 .167 Devlin 13 2 .154 P k� sm::kkkkk::kClaytoniari kkkmkkssskkkk::55 SPEECH CLUB This year the Speech Club was organized at a night meeting and the following officers were elected: President ................................. Dean Klingler Vice-President.............................Angela Rudolphi Secretary ................................. Minerva Phillips Treasurer....................................Neva Straley Properties .................................. Charles Duff Publicity ...................................Judy Mattoon Tickets ............................ Bernice Fehrenbacher In the fall we went to Charleston to see a play titled “Abie’s Irish Rose”. We had a club party on Sunday afternoon, January 9, which was enjoyed by all. Our club also enjoyed an all school party in February, which was called the “Bowery Ball”. In April the Speech Class produced three one-act plays with casts chosen from the Speech Club. In the spring the main activity was a trip to St. Louis to see a stage play. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls’ Athletic Association, sponsored by Miss Gill, had fifty members in the club this year. Regular meetings were held on the third Friday of each month, at which business was conducted. Whenever possible, play nights were held weekly on Monday evenings. Games were played and membership points were awarded. A slumber party was held as one of the year’s activities. The G.A.A. selected candidates for the basketball king. The basketball queen was selected from the G.A.A. girls. Officers for the year were: President .......................... —........ Marsha Loye Vice-President............................... Sue Kessler Secretary ............................. Mary Martin Treasurer ............................... Linda Gill 19 ■wmiiwiwwmw Claytonian «« 55 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Recreation Chairman Chairman of Projects Degree Chairman Chairman of Public Relations Historian .................. Parliamentarian Song Leader ................ Chapter Father........ Chapter Mother ............. Sponsor .................... Sue Ammerman Connie Loye Carol Lents Barbara Gill Marlene Bahl ..... Betty Hale Sue Kessler Rosemary Klingler Bernice Fehrenbacher Ginger Osborn Mary Martin Mr. Fred Amerman Mrs. Lottie Loye .... Mrs. Clara York There were forty-eight members in F.H.A. this year. Some of the activities of the F.H.A. were preparing a meal for the Rotary Club and the various activities during F.H.A. Week. We had a Christmas Party and a Valentine Party at which we exchanged gifts. We also attended the Fall and Spring Rally and gave a Mother-Daughter Tea in the Spring. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Future Farmers of America have been quite active in the contests sponsored by the F.F.A. In the first contest of the year, the land judging contest, Clay City Chapter took 20th, out of the 98 teams participating. In the grain and poultry judging contest held at Albion, three boys, Dean Brant, Lewis Carter and Lowell Kuenstler, placed in the top ten in individual judging. In the Pfister Corn Show held at Clay City this year, Clay City took the two top team awards and Raymond Hinterscher was the top individual of the contest. As a result, two boys, Raymond Hinterscher and David Raley, received free trips to Aurora. The Chapter entered the following contests this year: Public Speaking Contest, Parliamentary Procedure, Dairy and Fat Stock Contest, Ford Tractor Operators Contest, Hoards Dairyman Picture Judging Contest and the Duroc Picture Judging Contest. President Hallet Leonard Vice-President ............................... Dean Brant Secretary Larry Zimmerman Treasurer................................... Ray Henderson Reporter ................................. Herbert Chaffin Sentinel Keith Workman Sentinel Charles Duff 9 Claytonian KKXKXXtntxxKxxxxxxii 55 BAND The band, under the direction of Jack Gengler, had a very successful year. We played for the home basketball games; the Midland Trail Tournament at Louisville, in January; the Spring Concert, in May; and played in the All Conference Band at Louisville, in January. Mary Martin, our best clarinet player, participated in the All-State Band held at Champaign, Illinois on February 4th and 5th. The band consisted of forty-nine members this year. The officers for this year were elected as follows: President ................................. Angela Rudolphi Vice-President................................ Marsha Loye Neva Straley Librarian ............................... Lowell Kuenstler The seventeen members of our band in this picture participated in the All-Conference Band, which played at Louisville for the championship game of the basketball tournament. Georgia Moseley ............................... Flute Mary Martin ....................................Clarinet Karen Sue Harris ............................. Clarinet Charles Purser .................................Clarinet Neva Straley ...................................Clarinet Angela Rudolphi ...................... Bass Clarinet John Weiler Alto Saxophone Norma Tucker ....................... Baritone Saxophone Elsworth Fildes ............................... Comet Jack Poppe Comet Bob Blessing .................................. Comet Alice Poppe Baritone Shirley Carter .............................. Trombone Herb Chaffin ................................ Trombone Wanda Padgett French Horn Marsha Loye ................................. Bass Bob Hutchison ........................... Snare Drum Secretary .......... Treasurer ......... Uniform Custodians Shirley Carter Karen Harris Ruth Kuenstler 9 mKSKKKKKSSSSSKKK CiaUtOiticWl KKKKKSKSSSKSKSKSKtl 55 COMMERCE CLUB The Commerce Club is for students who are taking commercial subjects. Its purpose is to further the interest of students in the field of commerce. There are fifty-six members in the club this year. Under the capable leadership of our sponsors, Miss Gill and Mr. Stanley, we have enjoyed a profitable year. To provide fellowship for students taking commercial subjects, we held three parties: the initiation of new members, a skating party and a picnic at the end of the school year. Officers for the year were: President .—............................. Hallet Leonard Vice-President ............................ Larry Bissey Secretary .................................. Marv Martin Treasurer ............................. Reveta Hosselton LIBRARY CLUB For the first time our school organized a Library Club consisting of our sponsor, Miss Harris, and fifteen student librarians. The purpose of the club is to help solve the problems of our library in caring for the books and magazines and in helping the student body to get better library service in our school. Assistant librarians have many jobs which range from keeping the library neat, clean and attractive, to processing books and typing cards for the books to be shelved. Once a month we have a meeting in which we discuss all the problems which confront us during our work. We receive pointers from our sponsor and other student librarians. Our club is a member of the Student Librarians Association of the Southeastern Division. Some members also belong to the Teen-Age Book Club. Among our activities we attended the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Student Librarians Association at Bridgeport on November 25. Officers for this year were as follows: President Angela Rudolphi Vice-President .............................. Sue Kessler Secretary ................................. Minerva Phillips Treasurer ................................... Dean Klingler 9 « kskksx::ss8J!k:::::::! Claytoniatl ssssksssmsksssssks $$ CAFETERIA The students of Clay City Community High School started the term this year with the benefits of a new addition, a cafeteria, which opened on September 13. Mrs. Marie Weiler, as head cook, and Mrs. Maud Hall, her assistant, have proven their capabilities by serving us delicious and varied meals from the start. They are helped by approximately twenty-five students and faculty members, who work on the serving line, checking list, and dish washing details. Two efficient stand-ins, Mr. Monty Stanley and Mrs. Edith Bufkin, got a work-out the first weeks of February due to the absence of Mrs. Weiler and Mr. Tapp. Soon after the opening of the cafeteria, open house was held to let the taxpayers see the modern conveniences, including a stove, potato peeler, potato masher, several tubs and sinks, and numerous pots, pans, and other utensils. Punch and cookies were served by the cooks and members of their staff, and a good time was had by all. 19 xxK s xKii Claytonian ww� wn� � i mi� «� iuMu� 55 DIZZY DERBY The annual Dizzy Derby, held on October 29, 1954, was one of the most important activities of the year. It was a gaily decorated and delightful event to both young and old. The concessions included the novelty stand, the bingo stand, the class stands, the food stand, the basketball throw, the football throw, the baseball throw, the dart throw, the spook house, the marriage bureau, fish pond, and the ticket stand. The following things were raffled off by the four classes : Freshmen ................. Electric Coffee Maker Sophomores ......................... Deep Fryer Juniors Steam Iron Seniors Lamp, Iron and Bedspread The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the King and Queen. The King and Queen were Larry O’Dell and Reveta Hosselton. The attendants were John Osborn and Norma Tucker, Charles Duff and Ginger Osborn, and Myron Dunigan and Virginia Kessler. 19 KttttXXXXXXXttXttXXXXX Claytonian kkkk::kkskx::kkxk::::x SEPTEMBER Glorious September! We came back to school with the renewed energy of making this year the best. For the Seniors it means only one year in C.C.C.H.S., but for the Freshmen it means initiation and four happy years to come. Class officers were elected and classes began rolling by. On September 13 our new cafeteria opened to serve us delicious hot meals. The Seniors began their activities by holding their first party on September 28. OCTOBER With October the school activities really began humming. The Junior Class held their first party on October 5. Our first assembly program was October 21, by Roscoe Brown, a former student. Additional activities of October were the election of cheerleaders and a G.A.A. bake sale. October ended with the annual gala event - - our Dizzy Derby. NOVEMBER It’s November and the old furnace in school is beginning to serve its purpose. The Freshmen had their first party on November 5. On the tenth everyone looked as if we were having a beauty contest, but it was only Mr. Spieth and his camera who visited us. Our first basketball game of the season was on November 19 at Oblong. On the 22nd everyone assembled in the gym for our first movie, “Dead Reckoning”. And then came Thanksgiving vacation and all the good eats to go with it. On November 29 the Juniors journeyed to Olney for their skating party. The Seniors began their graduation planning by ordering name cards and announcements on November 30. DECEMBER With December came more cold weather and the rush of finishing all our work before vacation. On December 14 the Student Council showed a very impressive movie, “Yank In Korea”, which revealed to us the inside story of war. On December 22 we had an all school Christmas Party with an exchange of gifts, a Christmas tree and even old Santa himself. After the party, school was then dismissed until January 3. Merry Christmas everyone! JANUARY Happy New Year! May this year be C.C.C.H.S.’s best! Everyone seemed real happy to begin their school work again. On January 6, Mr. Spieth came over to take group pictures. On the 13th and 14th everyone looked as if they had lost their best friend. Semester exams were pulling us down, but everyone survived. On January 26th we saw a very delightful comedy, “Her First Romance”. January ended as the Wolves came through the Midland Trail with the Championship! For a treat we saw “Magnificent Obsession” at the Clayton Theater. 19 mummm nnnx u Cl ay Ionian k k k :: k :: h :: x 55 FEBRUARY Basketball games continued during February. On February 11, the G.A.A. sponsored the crowning of the Basketball Sweetheart and King after a game with Sandoval. The stage was beautifully decorated and everyone enjoyed the record dance afterwards. By this time the Annual Staff was really getting down to work. Meetings were held regularly and everyone was as busy as bees. Seems as if we might get this Annual done sometime. On February 16, all the Seniors journeyed to Flora for “Career Day”. We learned of many new occupations and really had fun. Everyone enjoyed the assembly, “The Nevadan”, on February 24. With February ending, the basketball season also ended. We can look back and say that our team has been very good and we hope it will be much better next year. MARCH Our Annual is near completion and are we ever happy. Another plague seems to have hit us - - play practice. This month we had two assemblies. A stage show, “The Brittons”, was presented on March 22. A movie, “Father Is A Bachelor”, on March 25, gave us plenty of laughs. The band soloists journeyed to Robinson on Saturday, March 12, for the District Contest. APRIL Another band contest, for the complete band this time, was held at Robinson on April 2. On Friday, April 1, the Speech Club sponsored three one-act plays - - “Itchin’ to Get Hitched”, “I Shall Be Waiting” and “The Widow’s Plight”, which were a great success. An all school party, “The Bowery Ball”, was very successful. Easter vacation began on the 7th and lasted for eight glorious days, but we were glad to get back to school again. On April 18, we saw a very exciting movie, “Johnny O’Clock”. MAY Just one more month of school and then vacation! On May 10 we saw our last assembly, a movie titled, “All The King’s Men”. The Juniors were really buzzing, but their work was not wasted. The banquet and prom was beautiful and the Seniors heartily thank the Juniors for that wonderful night. On May 17 the Commerce Club held their annual picnic at Flora Park. On May 22 and 23, Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises were held. The Seniors proudly left school with their hard-earned diplomas. On May 27 the annual school picnic was held and school was dismissed for the summer. Good-bye 1955 School Days! 9 RSKSSSSKKSSSSSKKSM C lulftoHlUn SSSKKSSKKKBKSSKJiKK 55 ANNUAL STAFF Looking forward, we are thinking of success, but we shall always be able to remember our last year in high school. We, the Claytonian Staff, have tried through our humble efforts to bring forth an Annual filled with pleasant memories. Co-Editors Sue Amerman - Marsha Loye Business Managers Dean Klingler - Jerry Trout Angela Rudolphi Feature Writers Neva Straley - Ruth Kuenstler Activities Minerva Phillips - Katie Abbott Sports Lowell Kuenstler - Sue Kessler Raymond Hinterscher Art ................ Judy Mattoon - Ginger Osborn Snapshots Bernice Fehrenbacher - Pauline Taylor Typists Karen Harris - Thelma Sharp Shirley Carter - Lloyd Taylor Melba Powers - Charles Duff Top Row — Ruth Kuenstler, Neva Straley, Ginger Osborn, Raymond Hinterscher, Lloyd Taylor, Lowell Kuenstler, Charles Duff. Middle Row — Mr. Stanley, Adviser; Minerva Phillips, Bernice Fehrenbacher, Shirley Carter, Melba Powers, Thelma Sharp, Pauline Taylor, Karen Harris, Katie Abbott, Miss Stewart, Adviser. Bottom Row — Marsha Loye, Sue Amerman, Jerry Trout, Dean Klingler, Angela Rudolphi, Judy Mattoon, Sue Kessler. y L TV( 7 JS|r - t v. .VT -kjS« TVlfjJrr - ' v ' ' vV rfcv “� ;• n ■s. 'V -fc';v,-v ... r s?7 was j lS HI llll nil ll I III IIMiBW _ -r ■i Ms te m - V? ,;4r £xj$ t . . rW’ - ' , • T -vr1: i- J - F' r str ' •' ' JtitC' '? '■': jV. • «... -P • .-i, V AV - ft’ '•. „ ■ - . . T • jjC i'. X Jin ( .1 : 19 Rskskksskssssskskm Cl (I y ton I an sssskhmsksksssss:::-: 55 Jokes What is your date rate ? Look at the colors you are wearing and see where you rate. Red Flirt Blue In Love Yellow Man Hater Green Happy Pink Fickle Black Mournful White Innocent Purple Jerry: “Mr. Tapp, where was the Constitution signed?” Mr. Tapp: “At Philadelphia. To be more specific it was at Independence Hall.” Jerry: “Ah, you’re wrong, it was signed at the bottom of the page.” Mutt: “A sharp nose indicated much curiosity.” Jeff: “And a flattened one indicated too much.” A Kiss Has A Grammar Touch A kiss is a noun because it is both common and proper. A kiss is a pronoun because she stands for it. A kiss is a verb because it is either active or passive. It is an interjection because it shows strong feeling. It is a conjunction because it connects. Bill: “I’ve been driving cars for ten years and never had a wreck.” Minerva: “No. I’ve seen what you’ve been driving. You’ve been driving wrecks for ten years and never had a car.” 9 mmmmtNMtmM Claytonian KKHxxmmxxKmx 55 Photographs Made by SPIETH STUDIO Olney, Illinois MURVIN’S STORE “We congratulate you and wish for you the best there is in life.” : KWHMWS h 19 C lay Ionian m ■ m m • « m •'� � '«• • � • :: 55 Coke” u a registered trode-mork. Enjoy yourself... •OTTIED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY IY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Olney, Illinois 4 P XKKHKXXXXXXXXXKKX CldytonicM KK KK « « 55 CLAY CITY LUMBER HARDWARE CO. Westinghouse Appliances Philgas Tappan Ranges Dial 3251 Compliments of NALE’S STANDARD STATION Dealer In Standard Products $ sxxxmxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxnxxxxxxxxxkxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P Kss;:s«m::sssss::sa Claytotlian sksksskkssskskkskk 55 CLAY COUNTY ADVOCATE Weekly Newspaper Commercial Printing Phone 3731 Day or Night Compliments of BIG FOUR MACHINE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Dial 3071 Clay City, Illinois p Clay Ionian usmmMMmmx 55 Compliments of C. I). AND J. W. DUFF Grains Feeds Seeds Clay City, Illinois Compliments and Best IVishes to the Class of ’55 J. W. RUDY TRUCKING COMPANY Clay City, Illinois 19 « � � « : Claytonian k� m � k k m� m hmk� k« 55 Compliments of GLENN R. EASLEY Petroleum Products Tires Tubes Batteries Dial 3001 Clay City, Illinois Stay With The Champion PRAIRIE FARMS CREAMERY Olney, Illinois $j® nJKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK:.: ofr Llaytonian xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 55 The Clay City Banking Co. Serving This Community Since 1892 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve System Compliments of Easley and Padgett Clay City, Illinois Robert N. Coulter Marathon Service and Trucking Clay City, Illinois 19 Claytonian '-nnumMHUKxuMUMUMM 55 Compliments of Daphne’s Grill Clay City, Illinois Fred Amerman Ronnie Amerman Amerman Insurance Insurance of All Kinds Dial 3421 Clay City, 111. Dale Mann and Company Shoe Store Shoes For The Entire Family “We Give and Redeem Eagle Stamps” Established 1902 Flora, Illinois Rvker’s Phillips “66” Products Bumper-to-Bumper Service Dial 8261 P Clay Ionian 55 Compliments of East End Cafe Complete Dinners Short Orders Sandwiches Open 7 Days A Week Edwin McCawley Byron McCawley Crackel’s Welding Shop Oil Field Truck Beds Implements Admiral and Arvin TV Sets Dial 3401 Clay City, 111. Boxell’s Gas Electric Your Home Appliance Store Phone 3691 Clay City, Illinois Border’s Radio Service Hallicrafter Arvin Mercury Outboard Motors Sylvania Tomahawk Boats Phone 308-L West Y Flora, 111. 19 8: :kksk: «:88}::::::::::: Claytonian -kkkkkhkkkkkkkkkmk:-: 55 Wilson Motor Sales R. Wilson, Prop. Dodge-Plymouth Sales and Service Dodge Job Rated Trucks Ferguson Tractors and Implements 804 W. North Ave. Flora, Illinois Robert E. Duff Insurance Phone 2151 Clay City, Illinois Flora Greenhouse A. W. Haak, Florist “When you say it with flowers, say it with ours.’ Phone 221 Flora, Illinois H. W. Eaton Auto Parts Phone 3 329 W. North Avenue Flora, Illinois Claytonian 55 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’55 Richey Brothers International Harvester Dealer Phone No. 29 Flora, 111. Compliments of Reliable Well Service N. B. Smith Clay City, Illinois Nale’s Lunch Dinners Short Orders Clay City, Illinois Clay City Milling Company The Store With The Checkerboard Feeds Phone 3051 Clay City, Illinois -sjo jkkkkkkkskskkkkkkkkkkmkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk:::::::::::::::: 19 «kk«kkk::k«ks««::k:::: Claytonian ,«K«miMiMnnnMHWM� iM� 55 Bonham’s Grocery Fancy Groceries Fresh Meats Dial 2101 For Free Delivery Clay City, Illinois Sunday’s Ice Cream Parlor A Good Place To Meet Your Friends Dial 2541 Compliments of Rexall Drug Store Prescriptions Cosmetics Gifts Flora, Illinois Compliments of Hinman Jewelry Keepsake Diamonds Elgin and Gruen Watches Town Theater Building Flora, Illinois P (lay Ionian 55 Compliments of Dr. Carl Webb Optometrist Town Theater Building Flora, Illinois Tri-State Sales and Service Rotary Cable Rental Tool Service Portable Hard Facing Equipment Phone 3951 Clay City, 111. A. R. Smith Ford Dealership Ford: The new standard of the American road. 834 W. North Ave. Phone 225 Flora, 111. Midstate Welding Supplies Welding Equipment and Accessories West on Route 50 P. O. Box 43 Flora, Illinois 9 (luytonlcin immtttimsmMis 55 Hun ley’s Farm Equipment Co. Ford Tractors Dearborn Farm Equipment Phone 141 Clay City, Illinois Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ira Brooks Motor Co. Sales and Service Body Work and Auto Service 207-217 W. North Ave. Phone 168 Flora, 111. Flora Pure Milk Company Floral Dairy Products Flora, Illinois Western Auto Associate Store Gracie Parker Fields, Owner Freeman Holland, Manager Everything For The Home and Automobile Phone 722 128 W. North Ave. Flora, Illinois • ofc. 19 ■ :::::::::::::::::::::: Claytonian kkk:::sks:kkks:::::::::::k:: 5,5 Compliments of Laura’s Dress Shop Clay City, Illinois Crackel’s Appliance Music Pan-American and Conn Band Instruments Baldwin Pianos and Electric Organs General Electric Appliances 104 E. Main Street Phone 2-2731 Olney, 111. Compliments of King’s For Furniture Olney, Illinois Hettiger Jewelry Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Watch Inspector 104 West North Street Flora, Illinois IKHKKKmiKKKKKKKKSKSKKKKKKKKS I:::::::::::-: P ttXKttttttttXttttXtttttttttttttt Clciytonian ' vt M x n v S5 Duree’s Store General Merchandise Fresh Meats and Vegetables Pure Oil Camp Clay City, 111. John D. Bones Pure Oil Service Station Dial 3601 Clay City, Illinois Blessing’s Drug Sundries Drugs Cosmetics Gifts For All Occasions Clay City, Illinois Bissey’s Recreation Hall Clay City, Illinois Clay.ton.ian 5 Scudamore Brothers Clay County’s Greatest Store Phone 24 Flora, Illinois When You Eat Peanuts Eat Tom’s Toasted Peanuts C. H. Binder Fairfield, Illinois Compliments of City Cleaners Quality Cleaning 1 Day Service Esquire The Store For Men and Boys Home of Nationally Known Brands Phone 2-2521 Olney, 111. ::: kxkxkxxxxxkk:: m x : x k:: :ixKK:: xxR JCXXtt jjxkkjsrxkk xj: :::: x:-: 19 « kx « ic Claylonian 55 Compliments of Victory Coffee Shop Flora, Illinois National Tank Co. Clay City, Illinois Stanford’s Clothing Store “The Best In Clothes For Men and Boys” Flora, Illinois E. R. Hosselton General Merchandise Clay City, Illinois 9 Claytonian 'tuuumxmtmmxxitx 33 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’55 Ebzery Sinclair Service Grocery New Fords Used Cars Clay City, Illinois State Farm Insurance Auto, Life and Fire Leland L. Keith, Agent 104 S. Main Street Flora, Illinois Wilkin’s Red Goose Shoe Store Shoes of Quality at Reasonable Prices For all the Family Flora, Illinois Shop At Sears and Save Phone 484 Flora, Illinois ofc- 19 C lay Ionian 5,5 Gorton Cigar Candy Company N. S. Stanford Phone 290 L Flora, Illinois Compliments of Smith, McCollum and Riggle Rankin Studio Photographs For All Occasions 327 East North Ave. Flora, Illinois Best Wishes From J. C. Borah Motor Sales Pontiac and Cadillac Motor Cars Flora, Illinois 9 (laytonian ust 1!1 415 ' 55 Uebinger’s West End Texaco Complete Line of Texaco Products School Bus and Truck Checking 815 West North Avenue Flora, Illinois Olney Greenhouse and Flower Shop Easley Padgett, Local Agents Phone 23941 Dial 1075 Nix Brothers The Store of Quality and Good Service International Harvester Farm Machinery Refrigeration Hardware 206 West Main Street Dial 8426 Olney, 111. C. I). Reed Well Service Rod and Tubing Work Sand Pumping Casing Swabbing Clay City, Illinois SKKKmKMKSRSMKKKK ( lay ton I CM {KKKKKKSKKiSSmi Clayton Theater World Wide Entertainment and Culture V. M. Elliot, Mgr. Farmer’s Equipment and Supply Co. Case Sales, Service and Parts Tappan Ranges Homelite Chain Saws Olney, Illinois H. B. Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. Basement Digging Ready-Mix Concrete Blocks Plants Located Phone Olney 7751 Phone Flora 715 Bendix Launder-Rite “We Return Everything But The Dirt” Self-Service 112 West Chestnut Street Olney, Illinois P HXMMKMMXMMMMMMtM ClaytonicM '« 55 Bring Us Your Decorating Problems Bryden’s Paint Store Complete Paints and Supplies Flora, Illinois Blank’s Insurance Agency 110 North Walnut Street Phone 2-8151 Olney, Illinois Read The Olnev Daily Mail Phone 7281 Blue Flame Gas Co., Inc. Heating and Plumbing Propane Gas Olney, Illinois JKMKKKSSSSSKKKKKKKKtJSSKKKKKKKKaSSSSMKKKKKKSSSKKKKKKKK:: o£-