Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1950 volume:

Board of Education R. W. Keigley-President William J. Likes-Secretary Edward Holle-Trustee Jay Staley-Trustee Mrs. Helen Kaiser-Treasurer Foreword We, the BEAVER TALES staff wish to reveal in this annual some of the happiness and achievements that have been created throughout the school year of L o ) c « o We, the Senior Class of 1950, wish to dedicate this annual to the faculty of Eau Claire High School, which we feel has been the backbone to our success and happiness. BACK ROW: SITTING: Beaver Tales Staff (L to R) (L to R) Prophecy ------ — Horoscope- ---------— - Pictures--------------- Prophecy-------------- Asst. Sports Editor - - • Horoscope ------- Pres, on all committees Advisor--------------- Horoscope ------------ - - Sam Waldo Harry Stockman - - - Cora Ruff Paul Hibbs Stanley Stasiak -Walter Peachey Vernon Peachey - - Mrs. Ferris - Janie Thomas Sports Editor----------------— Ronald Murphy Editor------------------------ -Joyce Glassman Art Alumni Editor--------------Delores Heppler Missing: Bob Mattner, Herbert Hoover, Earl Paustian. 3 4 v- 6 T. M. MOMANY Superintendent 1 am the captain of my faith, I am the matter of my soul.' CURTIS PREDIGER Coach • Tima will paaa. Will you? spoil the child . MRS. FERRIS Commercial Teacher Seek your )oy in what you give, and not in what you get. DON MILLER Agriculture Department 7 . 8 S V 0 I ( 700 y PS 1 I team nj 10 DELORES ALICE HEPPLER (Hep) Band 1 Glee Club 1-2-3 Red Cross I-2-3-4 Class Secretary 1 Class Reporter 2 Play Prompter 4 Annual Alumni li Art Editor 4 Eager Beaver Cir. Manager 4 Administration Committee 4 JOANE JOYCE GLASSMAN (Jo) Cheerleader 1 Band 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-3 Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Jr. and Sr. Play 3-4 Annual Editor 4 Eager Beaver Editor 4 Student Council President 4 Claes President 2 Class Reporter 1 CORA MARIE RUFF (Corkie) Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Band 1 Glee Club 1-2-4 Student Council Rep. 3 Eager Beaver Reporter 4 Annual 4 Jr. and Sr. Play 4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 JANIE REBECCA THOMAS (Janie) Valedictorian Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Annual 4 Class Secretary-Treasurer 4 11 PAUL EDWARD H1BBS (Speedball) Red Croat 1-2-3-4 Sporta 1-2-3-4 Band 1-4 Glee Club 2 Ciaaa Secretary 3 Jr. and Sr. Play 3-4 Eager Beaver Joke Editor 4 Annual 4 ROBERT SAM WALDO (Sam) Red Croaa 1-2-3-4 F.F.A. 2-3-4 Student Council Rep. 4 Annual 4 VERNON LAWRENCE PEACHEY (Vem) Red Croaa 1-2-3-4 Sporta 1-2 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Band 1-3-4 Glee Club 2 Ciaaa Preaident 1-4 Annual 4 HARRY E. STOCKMAN (Simp) Red Croaa 1-2-3-4 Sporta 1 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Annual 4 WALTER WALLACE PEACHEY (Walt) Red Croaa 1-2-3-4 Sporta 1-2-3 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 Student Council Rep. 2 Band 1 Annual 4 12 ROBERT EARL MATTNER (Bob) Sports 1-2-3 Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Play Prompter 3 Class Vice-President 4 Band 1 Annual Business Manager 4 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 RONALD DUANE MURPHY (Murph) Sports 1-2-4 Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Class Secretary 2 Asst. Eager Beaver Editor 4 Sports Editor for Annual 4 Jr. Ii Sr. Play 3-4 Student Council 2-3 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 STANLEY STAS1AK (SUn) In Eau Claire Sports 4 Athletic Assoc. President 4 Annual 4 In Dowagiac Sports 2-3 Red Cross 1 Class Vice-President 3 Class Treasurer Hall Monitor 2 Tennis 2 EARL EDWARD PAUST1AN ( arl) Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Sports 1-2-3 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 Class Treasurer 2-3 JAMES HERBERT HOOVER (Herb) Sports 1-2-3 Red Cross 1-2-3-4 Class President 3 Annual 4 F.F.A. SecreUry 3 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 13 “THE NIFTY FIFTY Class Poem We are the Class of 1950, We are the first of the nifty fifties. We're here to tell you of our past. Seeing this year is our last. Of all the things that we have learned. This step toward the future we have turned. The time has come when we must part, But fond school memories will cling to our heart. We wish to thank our teachers all, Who have taught us to stand, not fall. And when in our future we will walk, More and more of these days we will talk. These days we will never again regain, Although we will not forget a single name. We are on the upward climb, And we know you’re not far behind. So be good and think of we. Who have successfully climbed the tree. As spring roses bloom and die. We will say our last goodbye. Written by-Joyce Classman Delores Heppler Paul Hibbs “DEAR E.C.H.S.” Class Song (Music of Forever And Ever) For ever and ever we'll be true to you, Dear E.C.H.S. we hail to you. For our fun and our learning, we give thanks to you, Dear old E.C.H.S., we’re proud we went to you. Let memories still linger forever. How teachers had to suffer all those years. But if they could see us when in society we have climbed, We are sure that they will all change their minds. We now have our future, To look forward too. With information we learned in our dear school, Soon we will be leaving, for destination unknown, Dear old t.C.H.S. we will be loyal to you. Written by-Delores Heppler Joyce Classman 14 Class History We started high school in September 10, 1946. The enrollment came to twenty-nine. Class members were: Ernie Reimer, Ronald Peckham, Phyliss Collins, Delores Love, Marjorie Tollas, Ralph Fecho, Modena Slatton, Harold Fain, Herbert Hoover, Robert Mattner, Ronald Murphy, Earl Paustian, Delores Heppler, Joyce Glassman, Cora Ruff, Earl Hall, Janie Thomas, Walt Peachey, Vernon Peachey, Sam Waldo, Harry Stockman, Paul Hibbs, Willie Brown, Florence Zelmer, Frances Brant, Betty Abraham. Joyce Whinney, Myron Freedmen, Don Wilfred. Class officers that year were: President-Vernon Peachey, Vice- President-Delores Love, Secretary-Delores Heppler, Treasurer- Ronald Peckham, Reporter-Joyce Glassman, Class Sponsor-Miss Hiltz. In September 10, 1947 we started our second year of high school, with twenty members. They were: Marjorie Tollas, Modena Slatton, Harold Fain, Herbert Hoover, Ronald Murphy, Robert Mattner, Earl Paustian, Delores Heppler, Joyce Glassman, Cora Ruff, Janie Thomas, Walt Peachey, Vernon Peachey, Sam Waldo, Paul Hibbs, Harry Stockman, Willie Brown, Myron Freedman. Officers for that year were: President-Joyce Glassman, Vice-Pres- ident-Robert Mattner, Secretary-Ronald Murphy, Treasurer-Earl Paustian, Reporter-Delores Heppler, Class Sponsor-Mrs. Carter. In September, 1948 we started with seventeen members as Juniors in high school, they were: Marjorie Tollas, Modena Slatton, Herbert Hoover, Robert Mattner, Ronald Murphy, Earl Paustian, Delores Heppler, Joyce Glassman, Cora Ruff, Janie Thomas, Walt Peachey, Vernon Peachey, Sam Waldo, Paul Hibbs, Harry Stockman, Willie Brown, Myron Freedman. The class officers for that year were: President-Myron Freedman, Vice-President-Robert Mattner, Secretary-Marjorie Tollas, Treasurer- Earl Paustian, Reporter-Modena Slatton, Sponsor-Mrs. Ferris. In September of 1949 we started our Senior year in high school with fourteen members. They were: Herbert Hoover, Robert Mattner, Ronald Murphy, Earl Paustian, Delores Heppler, Joyce Glassman, Cora Ruff, Janie Thomas, Walter Peachey, Vernon Peachey, Sam Waldo, Harry Stockman, Paul Hibbs, Modena Slatton, Stanley Stasiak. The class officers for the year were. President-Vernon Peachey, Vice-President-Ronald Murphy, Secretary-Treasurer-Janie Thomas, Report er-Cora Ruff. 15 Prophecy Paul: It was surely nice to have President Herbert Hoover, invite us to the White House for our annual reunion, wasn't it? Bob: Isn't this Sam Waldo coming in now? Isn't he the farmer that's providing the East Coast with grain ? Hi, Sam! Sam: Hi, Bob! Hi, Paul! Hey, Bob, aren't you lucky though, you and Joan having enough kids you don't need hny hired help? About eight wasn't it? Say Paul, how many Veterinarian Hospitals did you say you owned in the country now? Paul: Oh, didn't you hear I just bought out the University of Michigan anc guess who I got to redecorate it for me. Bob: Who’ Paul: I was able to get Joyce Glassman to do it. Remember she want- ed to do that kind of work, well she has a big firm in New York called the Glassman Decorating Agency. Sam: Did you ever hear what happened to Janie Thomas, did she ever hook Willie Brown? Paul: Oh yes, I was traveling through Arizona the other day and saw a big ranch and guess who I saw running it. There was a big sign- board saying Willie and Jamie, OWNERS, so naturally I stopped to chat awhile with them and, lo and behold, there were eight little ones running around making a lot of noise. Sam: Talking about ranches I got a letter the other day from Harry Stockman. He has a big farm out in Iowa, about 650 acres. Bob: I believe I read something about him in the Country Gentleman the other day. Isn't he the one that's supplying the U.S. with milk and butter. All of his cows bring in over 1200 of butterfat and he has sixty-five of them all registered stock. I don't remember who it was he married but the seven children he has helps him out in work- ing the farm. Paul: Say, have you seen the latest edition Look magazine? It shows “Hep right there on the cover. She got the job she always wanted. She is doing a good job as one of Power's models and besides that she is famous as a good mother to three children. Sam: You remember Cora Ruff don't you? I read her ad in the paper the other day. She owns a beauty salon on Broadway, and doing a pretty good job at it. 16 . Bob: Did Cora finally marry Vernon, 1 don't remember? Paul: Yes, but it took ten years to finish that fight and now they are resting happily from it for the rest of their lives. Sam: I read about Ronald Murphy in Life magazine. It showed a big color picture of him and the rocket he invented to go on his trip to the moon. Bob: I saw Earl Paustian the other day. Says he got a good job in the Tucker plant. He's getting about $600 a week now. He's the one that got the plant going again. Paul: I got a letter from Walter Peachey the other day, he has been promoted from his dead beat to head of the NSPABD. Sam: What s NSPABD? Paul: Oh, that's National State Patrolman's Annual Banquet Dinner. Bob: I heard about Vernon Peachey as an Agriculture instructor, he's really doing business in it. He is noted for really accomplish- ing a lot. He's getting $1200 a month. Sam: Say, you remember Stanley Stasiak0 He had his picture in Life. He was the first engineer to attempt to build a bridge across the Atlantic and succeed at it. Now he can drive across to see his French girls instead of spending money flying across in his pri- vate airplane. Paul: Remember Jack Blake. He's really set up in business now. He is going around the country planting Red Wood and Giant Sequoia where they need trees. 192 Lovers Lane Leap Year Station Dear Sweetheart, After long consideration, I've a strong inclination to become your relation. If this manifestation, should meet with your approbation, it will cause me great elation. I shall then make preparation for our future habitation, but if the exclamation of my admiration should excite your indignation it will cause me great humiliation which I will try to bear with resignation. Yours with Punctuation, Puzzlerzation 17 Will We, the Class of 1950, being of sound mind and body, and about to graduate from the Eau Claire High School, having learned all there is to be learned, do make this our last will and testament. The Senior girls will the Sophomore girls tneir quietness. To Oscar Celis, Stan wills his gracefulness to play basketball so he won't kill so many of our players. Bob wills his ability to write “love letters to Bud Harner? ? ? ? ? Hep wills her hair styles to Marilyn Audukewich. Paul wills his ability to think to Bob Peever. To Lottie Ward, Hep wills her ability to keep slim. Walt wills his ability to drive slowly and carefully to the speed demon, Ronnie Keigley. Sam wills his one curl to Stan Dohm or maybe some more hair, period. Herb wills his snazy car to Stan Zech. Can you use it, Stan? ? ? Joyce wills her long fingernails to Shirley Grant. Murph wills his basketball playing ability to Verle Thalman. To Marilyn Prillwitz, Cora wills her ability to keep out of trouble. Vernon wills his ability to play the piano to Chuck Duncan. Corkie, Jo and Hep will their ability to sing to Mrs. Mosier. The Class of 1950 will their smartness and alertness to the whole school. Janie wills her ability to be Valedictorian to Marilyn Prillwitz. Paul wills his strength, what there is of it, to Billy Frank. Jo, Hep, and Corkie will their ability to hitch-hike to Teddy Menchinger, Frank Weber and Les Duncan, think they'll make it now? ? ? Bob wills his love for redheads to Teddy Menchinger. Harry wills his ability to make corn whiskey to Ronnie Beilman, he staggers without it: : : Earl wills his ability to write, to Mr. Prediger. How did you ever make it, Mr. Prediger? ? ? ? Stan wills his ability to cheat to Kenneth Leach. Herb wills his ability to type fast to Kenneth Leach. Sam wills his ability to get along with his steadys. Think you could do it for at least a week, Ronnie? ? ? ? ? ? To Shirley Grant, Janie wills her man hating ability. Harry wills his ability to pick up girls by the dozens to Floyd Slatton. Corkie wills her ability to beat Frank up, to Mary Enders. Earl wills his mechanical ability to Bob Peever. Jo wills to Chuck Duncan, all her time spent with that certain blonde in Benton Harbor. Signed-Class of 1950 Witnesses-Earl Paustian- Herb Hoover - Ronald Murphy- 18 Grumblers Here we arc, the angels of the Class and they have to ask us to be the ones to gripe. Why is it they always pick on us? Don't see why we can't have escalators on the stairs. We Sen- iors surely get tired walking up all those stairs, just to spend another day. Why can t we have a new gym? The Seniors will start it with a corner stone and even engrave their names on it. Can't see why they don't let the Seniors out first to get their lunch, so they could sleep the rest of the noon hour. We surely like the way we always have the same temperatures in each room. It seems that with that new boiler we got last year we would have either the same warmth or freeze at the same temperatures: It surely would be nice if the teachers would keep their books on their own desks instead of piling them on the student s desks. It seems the teachers just can't seem to realize that some stu- dents have to study sometime: Instead of talking out loud in study hall cant they whisper like they make the students do? Why can't the teachers give the Seniors a big party that lasts a couple of weeks with a couple more weeks of rest after the party and give them A s for all the days missing, seeing that they've been in school for thirteen years. And why can't each class have a private telephone so they can make their personal phone calls without bothering anyone in the office. Why can't there be somebody to arrest the policemen, instead of them always arresting us? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an office girl so we wouldn't have to pay double for paper and things because we ran out during school time, especially when some teachers enjoy giving tests: Why can't those good looking typewriter repairmen come and see the girls in typing instead of Mrs. Ferris? Why doesn't Mr. Prediger and Mr. Maston get together on where they hide the chalk and erasers in the Science room, then they won't have to yell at the students 'cause they think the students hid them. We can't understand why we, the Seniors, never make any money on parties when we try so hard to do so. Can't the lowerclassmen understand and help to co-operate? Why is it that students can't get excused admits for skipping school: After they work so hard trying to think up good excuses, they have to make up time: Why did they have to take the chairs away from the library table so we can't sit back there and talk the 6th period. Why couldn't they have left the arms on the chairs in the Science room, they were so nice and comfortable for us to sleep on. Don't you think the Seniors should have lockers so when they arrive late they will have a place to hang their coats? ??????? Cora Russ Joyce Classman Delores Heppler 19 NAME NICK NAME SENIOR HOROSCOPE CHARACTERISTIC HOBBY SURE TO BE FAVORITE SONG PET SAYING Janie Thomas “Janie Cow Girl Somehow “Oh. Fiddle Quietness Reading Cora Ruff “Corkie Lawyer Forever “Cripes Sakes Arguing Riding And Ever Motorcycles Delores Heppler Hep Model Again Oh, Fuzz Wolfess Dancing Joyce Glassman “Jo Interior Always “ Jeekers Dimple Driving Decorator (anything) Harry Stockman “Simp Farmer Farmer in Quietness Hunting The Dell Sam Waldo “Sam Farmer Always “John Deere Shyness Working Smells Vernon Peachey Vern Vocational My Darling, “Holy Cow Lover Boy Playing Ag. Teacher My Darling. Piano Walter Peachey “Walt Policeman For Ever “Oh. Shoot Tallness Hunting and Ever Herbert Hoover “Herb President Of Dreamer’s “What you Watching Hot Rods U. S. Holiday Say? Curves Paul Hibbs “Speed Veterinarian Buttons and “Huh? Physique Reading Ball Bows Ronald Murphy “Murph Pilot Some Enchanted “Hi, Handsome Temper Airplanes Evening Earl Paustian “Earl Mechanic Dreamer's “Doggone it Eating Bowling Holiday Sundays Robert Mattner “Bob Farmer Enjoy Your- Bull Democrat Working (?) self Stanley Stasiak Stan Engineer I Can Dream “Gee Zowie Curly Reading Can't I Hair T.M. Momany “M.T. Lawyer Beautiful “You're always Sternness Pitching Ohio wrong’' Horseshoes Robert Maston “Bobbie Crooner Carnival of “Any announce- Pipe Photography Venice ment? Curt Prediger “Pretzel Movie Because “Shut up'. Pugnose Sports Director Don Miller “ Don“ Professor Stardust “A.5 for you Blue Eyes Sports in M.S.C. 1V1 US1C o Winifred Carter Helen Ferris “Gr mmaw Concert Pianist “Old Lady Judge Ferris Peg O' My Heart Bless This House “Have you had Shortness Permission ‘Get ready for Friendliness a timed Writ- ing. Music Symphony UNDG G KADS 22 Junior Class BACK ROW: (L. to R.) K. Loach, M. Enders. C. Ward. A. Celia, B. Schiming, R. Keigley, S. Zech. S. Dohm. MIDDLE ROW: (L. to R) O. Street. J. Waldo. D. Hauht. R. Peever. R. Gustafson. B. Harner, V. Billings, S. Repar, G. Allerton. FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) J. howard, R. Peachey, J. Waldo, A. Hartwig, Advisor, Mr. Prediffer, M. Zuh . S. Grant. R. Beilman. M. Tollas. BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: FRONT ROW: MISSING: Sophomore Class (L. to R.) M. Awdv’iewich. D. Durham, F. Tollas. T. Menchinger, C. Duncan, F. Jackson. (L. to R.) T. Davis. F. Weber, A. Tomoski, F. Hoover, H. Stockman. C. Mattner. (L. to R.) Advisor-Mrs. Ferris, A. Ostrander, M. Prillwita, J. Smith, M. Bennett, A. Kaiser, J. Walters. R. Fecho, B. Hewitt, D. Slatton. 23 Freshman Class BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: FRONT ROW: MISSING: (L. to R.) V. Thalman. B. Frank. E. Merrill. E. Janke. R. Knoth. B. Tollas. F. Jackson. D. Schlipp. (L. to R.) D. Peachey, J. Wilbur. I. Flugrat. W. Peachey, R. Zuhl, C. Prillwitr. (L. to R.) M. Auffert. K. Kaiser. D. Airgood. S. Archer. Advisor-Mr. Mas ton. D. Jackson. M. Karn, C. Bielman. C. Schiming. B. Hibbs. E. Merrill. Eighth Grade BACK ROW: (L. to R.) J. Dukesheur. S. Dunasts, J. Growbowsks, B. Herman, J. Kremer E. Paustian, L. Duncan. FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) Advisor-Mrs. Carter, L. Frank, N. Grant. N. LaVanway, P. Schiming, S. Tidey, E. Street. 24 A C 1 ) Y ) 1 ) E S 26 BACK ROW: SITTING: FRONT Student Council (L. to R.) D. Schilpp, V. Peachey, B. Tollas, J. GUiimen. H. Harner. R. Ketgley, Adviaor--Mr. Maaton. (L. to R.) A. Celle, S. Dohm. R. Beilmen. (L. to R.) T. Menchinger. L. Duncan. Administration Committee BACK ROW: (L. to R) V. Thalmann. Advisor—Mr. Maston, R. Keigley, J. Grant, Mrs. Momany, J. Gustnfson. BOTTOM ROW: (L. to R.) M. Awkukewich, S. Dohm, D. Heppler. 27 Glee Club BACK ROW: (L. to R.) O. Schlipp. R. Knoth. E. Merrill. R. Zuhl. M. Awdukewich. C. Mattner, M. Prlllwits. C. Ruff. M. Tollaa. MIDDLE ROW: V. Thalmann, C. Prillwita, B. Frank, R. Gustafson, C. Bellmen, D. Peachey, R. Peever. BOTTOM ROW: (L. to R.) W. Peachey, K Kasier, D. Jackson, C. Schming, M. Auffert, B. Schming, J. Walters, J. Wilbur, S. Archer. Band BACK ROW: (L. to R.) A. Murphy. P. Kalinas. R. Kunst. V. Peachey, B. Frank, V. Thalmann, K. Kaiser, S. Rodell. BOTTOM ROW: ( L. to R.) J. Gustafson. P. Hibbs, J. Mitchell, R. Karn. Director-Mr. Joe hm sms. 28 Eager Beaver Staff STANDING: A. Cells, R. Psacney, F. Weber, M. Zuhl. F. Jackson, P. Hibbs. C. Ruff. Advisor-Mrs. Fsrrls. N. Grant, S. Grant. SLATED: D. Happier-Circulation Manager. J. Glassman -Editor, R. Murphy-Assistant Editor. The Atomic Blonde” (Jr. and Sr. Play) STANDING: M. Slatton, J. Glassman. R. Murphy. M. Enders. R. Keigley. C. Ruff, Prompter-D. Happier. SEATED: R. Peever, S. Grant. R. Bellman, V. Billings. A. Cells. V. Peachey. P. Hibbs Prompter-Mrs. Prediger. Play Director-Mr. Prediger. R. Gustafson. 29 Ag. F. F. A. BACK ROW: (L. to R.) V. Thalmann, B. Tollas, H. Stockman, O. Street, R. Peever, A. Celia, R. Peachey, F. Hoover, D. Durham, F. Jackson. MIDDLE ROW: (L. to R.) B. Frank. E. Merrill. C. Prillwit . F. Jackson, R. Knoth. E. Janke, T. Davis, W. Peachey. FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) D. Schlipp, V. Peachey, E. Paustian, R. Murphy, F. Weber, T. Menchinger, C. Duncan, H. Hamer, R. Mattner, F. Tollas. • FIRST ROW: (L. to R.) P. Hibbs, S. Waldo, H. Stockman, S. Dohm. R. Boilman, R. Keigley, S. Zech. Home Ec. F. H. A. BACK ROW: (L. to R.) I. Flugrat, J. Waldo, D. Peachey, D. Jackson, S. Archer, A. Kaiser. M. Tollas, S. Grant, B. Schiming, C. Mattner, C. Schiming, V. Billings. MIDDLE ROW: Advisor-Mrs. Carter, J. Howard, M. Karn. A. Hartwig, C. Ward, M. Prillwitz, J. Smith, M. Bennett, J. Waldo, M. Zuhl. R. Gustafson, M. Enders. BOTTOM ROW: K. Kaiser. D. Airgood, M. Auffert, C. Beilman. W. Peachey. M. Audukewich, J. Wilbur, J. Walters. S. Repar. SITTING: J. Thomas, J. Glassman, C. Ruff, D. Heppler. 30 “48” Bill Hollatz-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Raymond Jahnke - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Eau Claire, Michigan Donna Menchinger --------------------- Eau Claire, Michigan Gene Slatton------------------------------Huntington, Oregon Merritt Kirk-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan LaVern Harner-Glassman---------- — ------Dowagiac, Michigan Dick Heppler-----------------------------Air Force, Texas Rita Likes-------------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Francis Kerstetter-----------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Ruth Fecho--Billings---------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Donald La Vanway-------------------------Air Force, Alaska Phyllis Flamm--------------------------Benton Harbor, Michigan Eleanor Dohm-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Mary Ellen Thomas----------------------Berrien Center, Michigan 49” Ethel Hoover------------------------------------Berrien Center, Michigan Ruth Waldo---------------------------------------Benton Harbor, Michigan Donna Souers-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Delores Avery----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Donna Durham---------------------------- Eau Claire, Michigan Arthur Kalinas---------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Eunice Thalmann--------------------------St. Joseph, Michigan Joann Enders-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan Ronald Karn----------------------------- Eau Claire, Michigan Carole Welcher----------Western College, Kalamazoo, Michigan Rosalea Kirk----------------Michigan ocate, Lansing, Michigan Gloria Briney------------Nurses Training, Kalamazoo, Michigan Pat LaVanway-----------------------------Eau Claire, Michigan 31 Alumni 32 34 Sports BEAVERS NAME G. Q. F.G. F.T.A. F.T.M. P.F. T.P Menchinger 18 61 50 88 38 53 138 Murphy 20 36 1« 15 6 36 30 Duncan 18 62 42 73 33 42 117 Hamer 11 9 1 4 3 5 5 Stasiak 16 43 16 32 14 26 46 Zech 20 39 14 24 4 33 32 Keigley 20 71 33 67 29 73 95 Celis 19 35 5 36 12 29 22 Dohm 17 47 21 64 27 39 69 Beilman 12 33 13 32 17 27 43 LITTLE BEAVERS Peachey 17 13 31 7 26 33 Frank 14 1 5 1 3 3 Davis 17 18 49 20 23 56 Tollas F. 18 40 44 14 26 94 Tollas B. 17 2 64 15 44 19 Hibbs 14 10 31 9 33 29 Weber 18 21 70 22 65 64 Schlipp 15 2 30 7 11 11 Harner 8 5 4 8 26 18 Thalmann 16 0 29 1 10 1 Merrill 10 3 37 8 24 14 There Here There Here Berrien Springs 40 Eau Claire 16 Bridgman 40 Eau Claire 19 Baroda 51 Eau Claire 21 Covert 36 Eau Claire 26 Eau Claire 27 Three Oaks 42 Berrien Springs 46 Eau Claire 26 Covert 44 Eau Claire 48 Three Oaks 51 Eau Claire 32 New Troy 55 Eau Claire 42 Eau Claire 31 New Troy 51 Eau Claire 33 Lawrence 28 Lawrence 37 Eau Claire 35 Eau Claire 34 New Buffalo 53 Eau Claire 42 New Buffalo 61 Stevensville 51 Eau Claire 34 Eau Claire 34 Stevensville 42 Bridgman 54 Eau Claire 39 CHRISTMAS TOURNEY Eau Claire 31 Eau Claire 19 Baroda 41 Berrien Springs 35 DISTRICT TOURNEY 35 Eau Claire 20 St. John's 56 36 Beavers LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Prediger. Stan Staaiak. Alfred Celia. Stan Zech, Ronald Keigley, Ted Menchinger, Ronald Murphy. Bud Harner, Chuck Duncan. Little Beavers BACK ROW: (L. to R.) Roy Peachey. Tom Davia. Frank Tollaa. Paul Hib a, Donald Schlipp. Coach Prediger. FRONT ROW: (L. to R.), Erwin Merrill. Bob Tollaa. Frank Weber. Bill Franka. Verle Thalman. 37 Baseball Team BACK ROW: (L. to R.) Coach Prodigor. F. Wobor. 5. foch, R. Koigloy. T. Mooching -. P. Hibbo, F. TolUo. FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) B. Frank. B. TolUo. T. Dario. C. Duncan, D. Schlipp. E. Merrill Cheerleaders Shirley Grant, Mary Endoro. Rosalind GuoUfoon. 38 S CH 0 0 L run 40 DATES WHOSE LEGS AKE THESE? eats: .: FALL’ bang: bang: NO. 77344377 DOCS freshies: PROM JANITORS DAH SWING high: SWING low: gotcha: THE boss: 41 HARD WORKING FARMERS THE BIG 3 FUNNY FACE GET A LITTLE DEEP’ WHERE'S OSCAR?? 43 SCHOOL CALENDAR September 6- -The first bell of 1950 rang: 13--First class meeting. 19--First baseball game, with 3 Oaks, lost. 22- -Game with Galien, lost. 23— Get acquainted party, sponsored by F.H.A. L F.F.A. 27- -Game with Bridgman, lost. 30— Polio Dance at Legion. October 3- -Hartford Fair started (hardly anyone here). 4- -Game with Baroda, lost. 10—Class meeting. Seniors elected staff for annual. 13- -Game with Stevensville, lost. 14— Game with New Troy, lost, six weeks exams. 19- -Received report cards, everyone passed on A's. 21--Senior pictures taken by Paul Frank. 26--New side walk out to Ag room given by P.T.A. 28- -Halloween Dance sponsored by F.H.A. 31- -First snow fall. November 4--First movie 7- -Musician show 12--Jr. Sr. hayride. 14--l6--Snow: : 17— Movie 18- -Seniors had retakes of pictures. 21--Ordered invitations ii name cards. 23--Vacation 29- 30--Jr. tt Sr. Play December 2--First basketball game, with Berrien Springs, lost. 6—Game with Baroda, lost. 8- -Wedding shower on Modena Slatton. 9- -Game with 3 Oaks, lost. 10--Seniors sponsored dance at Legion Hall, (went in hole). 12- -Drew names for Xmas. 13- Game with Covert, won. 14- -Roller Skating Party, sponsored by Seniors. l6--Game with New Troy, lost. 20- -Game with Lawrence, lost. 21- -Children’s Xmas program. 22- High school program and last day of school. 44 January 3--Back to school. J—Xmas tournaments started Ea« Claire vs. Baroda, lost. 6— Tournaments Eau Claire vs. Berrien Springs lost. 11- -Seniors sponsored roller skating party. Semester tests started. 12- -Semester test again! 13 - - Game with New Buffalo, lost. 17- -Game with Stevensville, lost. 18- Semester report cards, everyone A’s. 19- -Movie 20- Game with Bridgman, lost. 24--Game with Covert, lost. 27--Game with Berrien Springs, lost. 30—Group pictures taken. February 3—Game with Three Oaks, lost. 8—Roller skating party by Seniors. 10—Game with New Troy, lost. 13— Class meeting, Seniors decided where to go for skip day. 14— Valentine parties and Penny Supper sponsored by F. H. A. 16- -Game with Lawrence, lost and movie. 17— Game with Stevensville, lost. 21- -Game with New Buffalo, lost. 24--Game with Bridgman, lost. March 3—Tournaments Eau Claire vs. St. Johns, lost. 7— Quartet from Niles. 10--Penny Supper sponsored by P.T.A. 17—F.H.A. party for Niles. April 7--Good Friday 12--Skating Party May 12—Prom 14—Baccalaureate 16— Class night 17- -Graduation. Signed Diplomas! ! ! 19--A11 out? ? ? ? ? ? 45 STANDING: FRONT ROW: MISSING: Senior Class (L. to R.) 3. SUlltk, D. Happier, B. Mettner, C. Ruff, Advieor-Mr. Momtay, J. Glaumtn, S. Waldo, J. Thomas. (L. to R.) P. Hibbs, R. Murphy, E. Paustian, V. Peachey, H. Stockman, W. Peachey. H. Hoover. Class Colors Yellow and Green 46 AUTOGhA P HS Autographs 48 COMPLIMENTS OF Eau Claire Packing Co. “PRODUCING QUALITY CANNED FOODS, FROM RELIABLE GROWERS FOR DISCRIMINATING CUSTOMERS’ EAU CLAIRE MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS Eau Claire State Bank BIGGEST LITTLE BANK IN MICHIGAN CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $125,000.00 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION COMPLIMENTS OF Rose Laundry RUG SHAMPOOING THE WIFE SAVING STATION PICKED UP AND DELIVERED TO EAU CLAIRE CLEANERS 805 SPRUCE STREET DOWAGIAC MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. GENERAL INSURANCE PHONE 6911 DOWAGIAC MICHIGAN Paul Frank SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER PHONE DOWAGIAC 6023 SISTER LAKES MICHIGAN Compliments Of TED KRAUSE Compliments Of BOWERMAN’S FUNERAL HOME AND APPLIANCES “Everything For The Home’’ Ambulance Service Phone E. C. 3243 Eau Claire Michigan THE JOURNAL-ERA Quality Printing Of All Kinds Phone Eau Claire 3231 Berrien Springs 3421 Compliments Of FAULKNER’S STORE Berrien Springs Michigan SCHULTZ'S MARKET Compliments Of HILL-TOP COAL AND ICE COMPANY Warm Morning Heating Stoves Berrien Springs Phone 3721 Michigan The Fair DOWAGLAC’S DEPARTMENT STORE Dowagiac' Michigan DOWAGIAC FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. McCormick-Deering Farm Machinery Tractors - Trucks, Etc. 311 S. Front Street Dowagiac Phone 4541 Michigan GWILTS PAINT SHOP Paints - Glass - Wallpaper - Mirrors - Decorations Supply Venetian Blinds - Linoleum - Shades 11 1 Commercial Street Dowagiac Phone 4731 Michigan Compliments Of HILLS I. G. A. STORE Eau Claire Michigan Compliments Of NEWMAN’S GROCERY Eau Claire Phone 2021 Michigan BETTY’S GRILL “Always Good Food” Plate Lunches - Sandwiches - Short Orders Specialty Hot Pork and Beef Sandwiches Eau Claire Lawsons, Proprietors Michigan WHETSTONE MOTOR SALES Mopar Parts and Accessories Dodge Passenger Cars - Dodge Job-Rated Trucks Plymouth Passenger Cars 452 West Ferry Berrien Springs Phone 5121 Michigan Compliments Of DEAN'S DAIRY. INCORPORATED Pioneers In Paper Containers In Berrien County Phone Berrien Springs 4651 Phone Benton Harbor 5-1786 HA7EN CAULPET7ER, JEWELER Phone 3121 Berrien Springs Michigan SHANK'S Mens’ and Boys' Furnishings Berrien Springs Phone 71611 Michigan COMPLIMENTS OF Sparks Lumber Company BUILDING MATERIAL AND HARDWARE BERRIEN SPRINGS MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF Cy Lou-Farm COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS - SPRAY MATERIALS BUYING FOR DWAN’S ASPARAGUS - CRABAPPLES - STRAWBERRIES - TOMATOES RASPBERRIES - PEACHES - CHERRIES EAU CLAIRE PHONE E. C. 2954 MICHIGAN FLOYD SOMMER A SURE BET FOR SURE INSURANCE EAU CLAIRE PHONE 2952 MICHIGAN OLDSMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE Clarance D. Kent Berrien Springs Phone 3951 Michigan Compliments Of EAU CLAIRE DRY CLEANERS and Jack - Gulliver - Helen SCHLEGEL’S DEPARTMENT STORE Dry Goods - Shoes - Notions - Paints - Hardware Household Appliances - Bottled Gas Eugene A. Schlegel, Proprietor Phone 2821 Eau Claire Michigan HOLLYWOOD GRILL “Always Good Food 216 South Front Street Dowagiac Phone 21132 Michigan PHILLIP’S SUPER SERVICE General Repairing Parts Accessories Herman Klug, Proprietor Eau Claire Phone 3841 Michigan RIPS STANDARD SERVICE Phone 4721 Eau Claire Michigan ROYAL BARBER SHOP In The Center Of Eau Claire, Michigan A Place To Get Service The Way You Like It E. Leatz, Proprietor KOLBERG’S SUPER MARKET Fresh Vegetables Choice Meats Phone Eau Claire 2721 Compliments Of EAU CLAIRE FRUIT EXCHANGE Farmers Supplies - Cold Storage Eau Claire Michigan BERRIEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU OIL COMPANY Gasoline, Kerosene, Tractor Fuel, Distillate Fuel Oil, Motor Oil, Grease, Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Spark Plugs, Antifreeze, Paints Your Purchase of The Products Effects An Opportunity For Saving To You'. Eau Claire Bulk Plant - Phone 3531 Compliments Of SKINNERS BARBER SHOP Hair Cuts, Shaves, Shampoos Hunting and Fishing License Phone E.C. 2581 EAU CLAIRE GARAGE There's A Ford In Your Future Cars - Trucks - Tractors - Implements Thirty-Seven Years A Ford Dealer William Cuterbaugh, Proprietor Eau Claire Phone 3641 Michigan SMITH'S CITY SERVICE Electric Wiring Supplies - Gas - Oil - Batteries - Tires Anti-Freeze Accessories Eau Claire Phone 3221 3223 Michigan WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE