Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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Clinton - Dec. 26, 1969 During the Christmas holidays many former Clinton residents visited parents, relatives, and friends. Among those were Donna Manual who recently was appointed State Superintendant of Nurses; Ruby Johnson and Helen Reynolds who have been playing with the St. Louis All Girl Orchestra. Marcellen Lalicker, a secretary with the Reckling Dry Goods, and Carol Car-mean, the well known golfer, were visiting here. Miss Lila Shafer, the much publicized New York art critic, was in town to visit Miss Carolyn Bowling. Job Wanted - Have had a variety of experiences in many types of work. Sherril Bishop. Clinton - Dec. 17, 1959 Last night Miss Alice Killough was installed as Worthy Matron of Eastern Star. Clinton - July 16, 1966 Earlene Mayfield has taken a position as Commercial Department head. Miss Mayfield teaches shorthand in CCHS. Clinton - Jan. 2, 1961 Alice Koons, Shirley Sronce, Arlene Sullivan, and Elizabeth Tuggle bought the Shack and plan to expand. It will be open for business Jan. 18. Miss Esther Kenney will keep books for the new restaurant. Clinton - March 31, 1969 Elevator Board members were elected today in several DeWitt County areas. The Lane co-operative elected Bob Adcock. The former representative from Lane was Fred Brennan but he resigned the position when he was elected president of the board. DeWitt chose Don Reynolds to take the place of Bob Harrold who recently retired from farming. Ronald Donahowerwill represent Jenkins Switch and Phil Dial will be present for Maroa. Clinton - Aug. 13, 1957 A new librarian, Freda Smith, has joined the staff of CCHS. Clinton - Sept. 3, 1960 Dr. Philip Sharkey has set up his practice on North Center. Miss Goldie Bell will be his office receptionist. Clinton - Sept. 27, 1959 The Telford Appliance and Auto Parts store held a grand opening here in Clinton today. The owner and proprietor, Daniel Telford, has hired several former class mates for his new business: Donna Willis as bookkeeper; Charles Wilson and Bob Sprague, clerks; and Jim Cooper financial manager. %

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o o September, 1948, with knocking knees and chattering teeth 139 greenies placed their big flat feet on the premises of CCHS for the first time--that was us! We were scared but braved the elements and began our career by electing Jacky Vinson, Sonny VanArsdall, Carolyn Shaw, and Martha Lampe as our class officers; Miss Rainey was our advisor. We had a lot of fun with our pails and cups (the boys won) collecting money for our Spring Party. Jacky Vinson was selected to reign as May Queen for the event. The year ended and we were promoted to silly sophomores . a In September of 1949 we again lifted our fallen arches over the threshhold, a few less in number but much braver than before. Miss Marshall-advised the class; and Bill Stennett, Sonny Van Arsdall, Jacky Vinson, and Vernon Leinweber were elected to serve as class officers. At our St. Patrick's party, Don Reynolds was crowned King. A high time was had by all at the picnic at Corrington Park. Q Time passed and at last the long awaited junior year came, bringing with it class rings; the play-- Clementine”; a chilisupper with Mr. White's home room as the guests; (He had some mignty good salesmen.) and the preparations for the Prom. Virginia Bowles, Charles Wilson, Joyce Armstrong, and Jackie Hermann were the class officials for these events but Mr. White was in charge of the headaches. The theme for the Prom was the Mardi Gras. The festival dancers, fishermen's net of balloons, confetti, flower gardens, and the music of Johnny Moreland entertained us during that unforgettable evening. After the ballots had been counted we found Leonard McCrory had been elected President of the Student Cabinet by an overwhelming majority. Phil Sharkey and Doris Benefiel also were elected cabinet members. The eventful year ended and with mixed emotions we became serious seniors . The paths to the institution were automatic to our aching callouses and when September, 1951 rolled around we once again turned toward higher education. Things began happening at once. A1 Olsen made music for our dancing and Doris Benefiel wore the Queen’s crown at the Homecoming Dance. Virginia Hoge, Carolyn Snaw, Joyce Armstrong, and Virginia Bowles attended the popular queen. The magazine sales found new glories for senior salesmanship--our trophy is in the show case. Goldie Bell, Sonny VanArsdall, Junior Adams, and Bob Harrold were elected to rule with Mrs. Knochel over the class of 52. The boys fixed up some chili, and much to the surprise of the girls, everyone lived through it--in fact, it was good! Small white name cards and pictures of our mangy muggs made their appearances. Tom Brandon assisted by Virginia Hoge and many other energetic souls began working their cameras and typewriters to the Done to produce this book for you. Virginia Hoge was nonored with the DAR award. The question was universally being asked Are You Mr. Butterworth? 3 In a scurry the Prom, Class Night, Baccalaureate, Honor's Day, and Graduation came and 104 Seniors became the 52 Grads. We hated to leave the place we had become so much a part of but new roads challenged our ambitions.

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Clinton - Aug. 22, 1967 Helen Lawson recently assumed the position of secretary at the high school. Clinton - June 8, 1952 The marriage of Jacqueline Hermann to a J. M. U. student was announced by her parents. Chicago - Aug. 30, 1965 Today the manager of the Chicago Stags, Virgil Brady, announced the signing of a new and very valuable player, Stan Walden. John Miller, the popular C.B.S. sports reporter says the combination of Walden and Leo Rhoades, who has been with the team for sometime, will be a dangerous threat. Clinton - Dec. 1, 1961 The management of the Woolworth store in Clinton recently transferred to Arthur Day. Mr. Day has been an employee in this firm for ten years. District of Columbia - Nov. 12, 1971 Miss Jacqueline Vinson was swarn in as the Illinois Senate Representative. She is the first lady to be sent to Congress from Illinois. Chicago - May 28, 1962 Today the bookingof the famous blues singer, Martha DeBois, was announced. She is to appear at the Chicago Theater during the next two months. Now appearing is the well known opera star, John Hunsley. Clinton - Nov. 23, 1954 Home from a week end from Illinois State Normal are Marilyn Spitzer, Virginia Hoge, Laura Byrne, and Carolyn Shaw. Clinton - March 19, 1960 Jack Booker and Jack Duff took positions with the Borden Milk Company. Gary Callison is the mid-Illinois branch manager. Hospital Notes - Suzanne Perry was admitted to the Betty Kraft Hospital today for an emergency appendectomy. Miss Jessie Wolfe and Dona Winebrinner left the hospital today. Clinton - July 6, 1956 Joyce Armstrong is a new teacher in the Lincoln School. Miss Armstrong will teach fifth grade. Martha La mpe will take over the Kinder-garden for the coming season. Clinton - July 7, 1963 Mr. Robert Schindler has been promoted to vice-president of the Revere plant in Clinton.