Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

MARTINSVILLE INDIANA ADEN K. LONG Supervisor of Music t)eclica tion We, the class of 1946, in order to express our appre¬ ciation for his making school life more enjoyable, and in recognition of his efforts to make our Music Department one of the most outstanding departments in school, ded¬ icate this Artesian to Aden K. Long. orewor J To the ancients the signs of the Zodiac meant much: they influenced the weather, they controlled the lives of the people, and they predetermined many of the major events. Because of these things, the horoscope repre¬ senting the full year was held in high regard. In presenting this annual, we have attempted to give the complete horo¬ scope of this, our last and best year. Artesian manac SEPTEMBER Because of the Roman ruler ' s practice of making a calendar to suit himself when he came into power, our ninth month is called September which actually means seventh month. 4—This is where the story begins. 14— For the first time we lend our ears in the auditorium. 19—Fair sex sign up for clubs at Girls ' League. OCTOBER Four hundred and forty-three years ago on October 12, Co¬ lumbus sighted the New World. Anyone wishing to get a ready¬ made best-seller should go down to the Azores. Columbus later wrote an account of his trip on parchment and threw it overboard. 3—Members get first view of what they chose as officers in their respective clubs. 9—P-47 (model airplane??) arrived to enter¬ tain the mechanics of the school. 11—Seniors make ready for the ' ' boidie ' ' by wearing their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes. 19— Ghosts, goblins, and witches made their debut and listened to the yell-leader results at the all-school masquerade. 25-29—Teachers ' ' attend ' ' sessions at convention. Students sleep while Godsey, Hastings, and harem attend Press Convention. NOVEMBER It ' s the Romans ' fault again that November is actually ninth- month! 2—Rooters see MHS win first ball game and attend Ar¬ tesian Herald and Year¬ book staffs ' carnival. 9 Junior thespians put their names on-the- book by giving Marcheta. 21—Rev. McDonald gives excellent speech at Thanksgiving convocation. Flu epidemic makes its mark on absent lists; turkey epi¬ demic finds its mark on the figure. 30— Loafers Paradise” opens its doors for the First Nighters after the Franklin ball game. DECEMBER Another Roman blunder, but the Old English called it Holy Month. 7—H l .O boys drown Rushville Lions in a flowing victory. 14— M added to shaving mug after BHS-MHS ball game. F. F. A. presents Hi-Bred corn at convocation. 15— Gary Bums, Carol Coleman, crowned king and queen of Dramatics Club dance. 20— Junior High presents Christmas Cantata that was enjoyed by all. 21— Hi-Y once again plowed under the F. F. A. in the annual holiday ball game. We now adjourn till January 2, 1946. 4 H. F. HENSLEY WARREN SCHNAITER F. E. BARNARD FLOYD A. HINES Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION J. B. MOORE R. E. KURTZ Senior High Principal Junior High Principal MAMIE MESSMER Superintendent ' s Office cleo McDaniel Principal ' s Office ELIZABETH BAUGHMAN Home Economics HUBERT C. BOWERS Commercial GLENDYN DAVEE Social Studies Junior High OPAL GRAY Mathematics Junior High MYRA M. HOCHSTETLER Home Economics WHEN G. HOCHSTETLER Industrial Arts EVELYN C. JARRETT Mathematics NORBERT KNIESLY Coach, Physical Education KENNETH LEE Social Studies Junior High DOROTHEA LOWDER Orchestra GEORGIA MARSHALL English Junior High MAE McCOY English MAURICE McGLASSON Social Studies MATILDA H. McKRILL Latin HELEN M. MERICLE Social Studies GEORGIA MOORE Librarian MADELON MURRELL English KENNETH D. OSTERMEYER Industrial Arts MARIA PERKINS Social Studies MARIAN C. RICE English MARGARET ROSE Mathematics MILDRED RUSH Art GEORGANN SHUFFLEBARGER English DORIS STALCUP Physical Education W. K. STAPLEY English KENNETH TAYLOR Attendance Teacher VIRGIL TELFEP Agriculture FOSTER THOMAS Mathematics Junior High MARIE UNDERWOOD Commercial LEWIS WILLIAMS Science, Junior High LAWRENCE O. YOUNG Science OLIVE H. YOUNG Science 4-rtedian manac JANUARY A two-faced Roman god, Janus, who was the patron saint of doorways, is responsible for the name of January. Janus, having two heads could see in two directions at once. 1—Martinsville participates in the Craw- fordsville holiday tourney. 2—Shiny and slick (ouch) halls greet MHSers on return. 4—MHS parts with Ye Olde Shaving Mug. 8—Hi-Y features Follies Girls for one day initiation stand. 23—Semester grades. Help! Guess I won ' t be living at home any more. FEBRUARY The English called February Sprout- Kale; the month in which cabbage began to sprout. As you know kale is the cab¬ bage in cole slaw. Remember the four¬ teenth is a you ' d-better-not-forget-it day. 5—Martinsville Band performs for Craw- fordsville. 15—Many wander to Franklin to attend last regular ball game. 21-23—A peppy pep session boosts our boys to the sec¬ tional. MARCH Number one on the hit-parade of months for many years, March was also named by the Romans. Now it ' s just a lot of wind, the sooner over the better! 1—SSS sponsors a velly clever convoca- cation. 2—Girls ' League provides hot dogs for the panting regionalers. 15—Junior English class performers present play for con¬ vocation. 22— Vincent Burns (no relation to our roving Burns) talks at convocation on his travels of the world. 23— No longer are classes to be amused with horn, cornet, flute, piano, and violin soloists at every hour of the day. The contest was today. APRIL Expect plenty of rain this month. Bet¬ ter wear buckle shoes on April 1!! 5—Tech High School ' s Latin depart¬ ment serenade us. 19—Mixed Chorus starts us well on the joyous road to Easter and our spring vacation. 26— Phys. Ed. class does tumbling at convocation. Altho ' that pyramid wasn ' t supposed to tumble. 27— Our Band and Orchestra compete favorably in annual contest. MAY 3—Senior dramatists present roaring play. 17— First official time to wear our caps and gowns. We have dreamed of this for twelve long years. 18— We attended one of the loveliest proms in years tonight. 19—It was a very impressive Baccalaureate. 21—We enjoyed the picnic at McCormick ' s Creek even tho ' the water was too cold! 23—The dearest diploma I ' ve ever had! AUSTIN GODSEY: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class President 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Herald Staff 4; Track 2, 4. (January 10) Integrity, unusual physical and mental energy, and fondness for life in the out-of-doors. JAMES GOSS: Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class vice-president 4. (July 19) Imaginative, sagacious, and a fine sense of humor. GLORIA SCHNAITER: Sec ' y of Class 4; Sunshine Society 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3; Class Play 3; G.A.A. Sec ' y 4; Herald Staff 4; Artesian Staff 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. (April 17) A charming personality; makes friends easily; works and plays with great enthusiasm. JOANNE HICKMAN: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 4; Sunshine Society 2, 4; Twirling 3, 4; Class Play 3; Artesian Staff 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4. (April 30) A natural leader; strong-willed, very demanding of those who serve, yet sympathetic and considerate. IN RETROSPECT We ' re gazing rather wistfully back through time to the day we, the class of 1946, officially became freshmen. At that time, we were one hundred fifty-six strong. It may seem funny now, but on that first day we were very excited and just a bit frightened at the thought of actually being freshmen. We may have been green, as all freshies supposedly are, but we succeeded in electing fine officers: Ruth Mosier, president; Harry Johnston, vice-president; and Melvin Maxwell, secretary-treasurer. Miss McCoy and Mr. Young were our sponsors for the year. Then we were sophomores. Guess we were really important. Our number decreased somewhat, as we numbered only one hundred and four. We enthusiastically joined the clubs which suited our various tastes. Again we went about the task of selecting officers, and again we were successful in electing efficient ones: Austin Godsey, president; Jack Abbott, vice-president; and Martha Lou Miller, secretary-treasurer. Our sponsors were Miss Ossenburg and Mr. Ostermeyer. As juniors we began some serious thinking. We shouldered more responsibility and work. We started the year off with a bang by re¬ electing Austin Godsey as our president. Jim Goss was our vice-presi¬ dent; Joanne Hickman, our treasurer; and Ruth Finney, our secretary. In our class play, Early to Bed—Early to Rise, we displayed the grand array of talent we possessed. The second semester of our junior year we were busy as bees” planning the prom, which took place in a beautiful Indian village, (The old gym). Mrs. Prewitt and Mr. Bowers sponsored us then when we were seventy-six strong. Now we enter the last lap of our journey through the space of time— we ' re seniors. Miss Rose and Mr. McGlasson, our sponsors, have been patient with us through this tedious year. Our number has decreased greatly since we began this journey because now we number only seventy-four. It ' s election time again so we ran Austin Godsey for a third term and, of course, he ' s our president. Jim Goss, vice-Dresident; Joanne Hickman, treasurer; and Gloria Schnaiter, secretary; wind up as our other officers and we ' re very proud of them. Now we ' ve taken our place in the long procession of time, and we go about the activities of all senior classes: our class play, Class Day, Baccalaureate, and finally the most important of all—Commencement. 12 JOHN ARNOLD ABRAHAM: F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Treasurer 4; 4-H 1, 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1, 3, 4. (March 18) A full measure of laughs from your social and business contacts is promised. WILLIAM ADKINS: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4 ' 4-M 1. (January 10) Easily a leader among friends and associates. I DONALD C. ALBERTSON: Artesian Staff 4. (September 25) Impulsive, warm-hearted, and sincere. CHARLES ALEXANDER: Track 3. (February 25) Inclined to be impetuous in speech and action. VIRGINIA R. ALLEN: Dramatic Club 4; Sunshine Society 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Handicraft Club 1. (January 8) Dependable, self-reliant, and benevolent. PHYLLIS JEAN ALLISON: Future Homemakers 2. 3, 4; Herald Staff 4; Artesian Staff 4; Dramatics Club 1. (July 2) An infinite capacity for taking pains in every task augurs success. MARY LOU BAKER: Future Homemakers 3, 4; Artesian Staff 4; Herald Staff 4; G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Sports Club 2. (March 9) Natural executive ability and a deter¬ mination to accomplish great aims. MARGIE ANN BAUGH: Sunshine Society 2. 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Handicraft Club 1. (October 5) Progressive, talented, and methodical. WILLIAM K. BAUGHMAN: F.F.A. 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 4; Herald Staff 4; Basketball 4; Class Play 3; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Artesian Staff 4. (July 15) Imagination, alert mental faculties, and cleverly humorous. PEGGY BEGGEMAN: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4, President 4; Sunshine Society 2; Yell Leader 2, 4; Artesian Staff 4; Executive Council 4. (January 3) A fine personality which wins many friends. EARL C. BENNETT, JR.: Class P lay 3. (July 29) Boundless energy, a fondness for excite¬ ment and outdoor activity are dominant traits. JEAN BENNETT: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 4, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. (June 29) Aggressive, fearless, and always op¬ timistic. 13 FREDERICK GARY BURNS: Student Council 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-M Club 1. (August 8) Shrewd judgment, a discerning mind, and unusual enthusiasm. MABEL COHEN: Latin Club 1. 2, 3, Sec ' y 2; Sun¬ shine Society 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 4; Vice Pres¬ ident of Girls ' League 4. (January 26) Unselfish, resolute, and esteemed by all. JAMES COLEMAN: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec ' y 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec ' y 3, 4; Basketball 3; Track. 4; Artesian Staff 4. ( May 3iJ Studious, ambitious, and persevering in effort. JAMES L. COOLEY: Hi-Y 3. 4, Sec ' y 4; Student Council 4, Vice President 4; Basketball 1, 2; 4-M Club 1. (January 25) A keen, absorbing mind with marked leadership ability. MARY GERALDINE COX: Sunshine Society 2; Future Homemakers 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Latin Club 1. (July 14) Honest, sincere, and affectionate. JOANNET C. DILLENDER: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4, Sec’y 3; Dramatic Club 1, Sec ' y 1; Artesian Staff 4. (June 25) An affable disposition; optimistic of the future. NORMA EDWARDS: Sports Clu b 2, 3; Cafeteria 4. (August 17) Reticent, loyal, and sincere. EDWARD FERGUSON: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. (June 3) Cautious in action and thought, but lack¬ adaisical. ROBERT FINNEY: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. (December 27) Self-reliant, dependable, and tenacious. RUTH FINNEY: Sunshine Society 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3; Chorus 1; Sec ' y of Class 3; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Orchestra 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. (December 27) A magnetic, generous, and warm disposition. CHARLES L. FLAKE: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice President 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, Junior Leader 3. (May 15) Diligent, persistent, and precise in every¬ thing. LEO H. FOSTER: (February 24) Fond of good things to eat, and serene in temp erament. 14 FRANCES JEAN GOSS: (January 22) Endowed with imagination, perspec¬ tive, and a natural talent for writing. JOHN F. GOSS: (November 8) The determination and physical equipment to achieve. ROBERT HASTINGS: Herald Staff 4; Arlesian Staff 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3. (February 11) A witty, fun-loving nature and a sharp intellect. REBA JANE HENSLEY: Herald Staff 4; Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Latin Club 1; Handicraft Club 1. (August 23) Pleasure-loving and entertaining in company. ANNA BELL HEROLD: Sunshine Society 4; Sports Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1. (December 20) Frank, joyous with swiftly changing moods. BARBARA JEAN HITE: Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine Society 2; Artesian Staff 4. (November 26) Gracious, prudent, and cordial. ELIZABETH ANNE JARRETT: Sunshine Society 4; Future Homemakers 3; Chorus 3, 4; Class Play 3; Artesian Staff 4. (February 5) Deeply interested in culture and refinement with charming manners. HARRIET JEAN JOHNSON: G.A.A. 4; Snorts Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1. (March 4) Loyal, honest, and energetic. NIGEL JOHNSON: Sunshine Society 4; Artesian Staff 4; Sports Club 2, 3; Cafeteria 2, 4. (March 2) Liberal, benign, and compassionate. PAUL GREGSON: (January 11) Impervious to failures. BETTY HAWKINS: Future Homemakers 2, 3; Handi¬ craft Club 1. (March 9) Tranquil, taciturn, and home-loving. MARY ALICE HENSLEY: Chorus 1, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 2; Dramatic Club 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Artesian Staff 4. (November 29) A vivacious deposition and a zeal for doing everything well. 15 HARRY E. JOHNSTON: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Class Vice President 1; 4-M 1. (May 22) Abundance of natural ability and should win success through self-effort. WILMA ELIZABETH JONES: Future Homemakers 4. (April 19) High ideals and strong ambition rule a happy existence. MARTHA BELLE JORDAN: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1. (January 11) Gay, active, independent, and success bound. THELMA LOUISE KIMERY: Sunshine Society 4; Ar¬ tesian Staff 4; Cafeteria 2; Sports Club 2, 3. (May 27) Strong, dominating, and candid. HELEN KITCHEN: Future Homemakers 2, 3, 4; Handi¬ craft Club 1. (July 18) Quiet manner, refined and careful tastes. WANITA KIVETT: Artesian Staff 4; Herald Staff 4; Future Homemakers 2, 3, 4, President 4; Executive Council 3, 4; Sec ' y Student Council 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1. (December 7) Excellent manners, poise, and a warm, sunny disposition. PEGGY KNOY: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Vice President 1; Executive Council 1, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Girls ' League President 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Ar¬ tesian Staff 4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 2, 3. (January 29) Amiable, tactful, and keenly apprecia¬ tive of culture and music. RICHARD LAMBERT: (September 11) Fortitude, generosity, and indepen dence are the best qualities. RUTH MARTELLE LONG: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1. (October 3) Ambitious, and possesses a shrewd, prac¬ tical mind. BOB McKEE: Student Council 4. (August 26) Capable of excellent achievements and has a pleasant nature. BARBARA JEAN MASON: Sports Club 2, 3. (April 5) An efficient worker and domestically in¬ clined. MELVIN MAXWELL: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. (November 13) Gifted with wit and a v irtue of fair¬ ness which wins admiration. 16 MARTHA LOU MILLER: Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sun¬ shine Society 2; Chorus 2. (October 23) Proud, loyal, and true to those loved. WALTER FRANkLIN MOORE: (December 28) A progressive, hopeful outlook on life. , a y w ' 1% M RUTH MOSIER: Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Executive Council 3, 4; Vice President Girls ' League 3; Class President 1; Dramatic Club 1; Chorus 3; Latin Club 2, 3. (February 19) Talented, resourceful, and enjoys lit¬ erature and the fine arts. BOYD D. MUSGRAVE: 4-M 1. April 24) Level-headed and a conscientious worker. I ® MORRIS F. O ' DELL: (July 25) Reserved in thought and speech. PHYLLIS PEARCY: Future Homemakers 2, 3, 4; Artesian Staff 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. (January 8) Well-liked and admired by close asso¬ ciates. Ili am sfli m ■ wm i i WMBl MARIAN M. POWELL: Class Play 3; Future Home¬ makers 4; Sunshine Society 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Ar¬ tesian Staff 4; Herald Staff 4. (April 2) Astute judgment; never rash or hasty. JOHN R. PRIEST: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Projector Oper¬ ator 2, 3. (December 23) A precise and clear thinker; a mathe¬ matical genius. KENNETH RAY RAWLINS: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Re¬ porter 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Leader 4. (August 22) Lively, always active and fond of pleasure. ROSEMARY RHOADES: Sports Club 2, 3. (October 23) Enjoys the outdoors and many sports. ROBERT ROBINSON: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. (September 11) Quick-tempered, but a generous na¬ ture induces forgiveness quickly and easily. CHARLES SANDERS: (June 16) Veracious, equitable, and easy-going. , ■ ■■ ■ 1 17 MARY KATHERINE SHAW: Future Homemakers 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Latin Club 1. (January 5) Marked executive talent and a keen foresight. BARBARA SHIELDS: Future Homemakers 3, 4; Dra¬ matic Club 1; Latin Club 1; Chorus 1. (February 25) Fervent, capricious, and idealistic. VIRGINIA SKAGGS: Future Homemakers 2, 3, 4; D-amatic Club 1. (September 10) A dignified reserve; competent ana assiduous. LORENA STEVENS: Sports Club 2, 3; Sunshine So¬ ciety 4. (September 18) Outspoken, compatible, and good- natured. MARY ANNE STEWART: Handicraft Club 1, Treas¬ urer 1; Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2. 3. (January 20) Systematic and discreet; an ideal scholar. MARY CATHERINE STEWART: Future Homemakers 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Sunshine Society 2; Class Play 3; Herald Staff 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. (June 23) A winning personality and strong emo¬ tions wit h the will power to keep anger and joy controlled. THOMAS THACKER: Hi-Y 3, 4, President 4; Basket¬ ball 4; Baseball 2. (March 27) Rare vitality; congenial; practical in dealings with others. RAYMOND MAX WAGAMAN: F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. (November 27) Ability to direct and influence others. ROBERT E. WARNER: F. F. A. 1, 2. (December 9) Unusual ability; however, restless and becomes tired and discontented easily. LEE WILLIAMS: Sunshine Society 4. (February 27) Widely-read, versatile, and judicious. 18 Martinsville, Indiana April 1, 1956 HORROR - SCOPE s Discovery le Public Farmers Gather At Convention “Lucky Six” Wins Derby The worldshaking news of James Goss’ most recent scien¬ tific discovery was made public today in a press conference at his laboratory at Bradford Orch¬ ards, Indiana Although the pub¬ lic has long seen flashes of light and thunderous explosions from the laboratory, this is the first inkli.ng they have had of the exact nature of his work “The whole secret of my work,” said Mr. Goss in referring to his discovery of dehydrating water, “is to take one liter of ‘O’ and two liters of ‘H’. Then boil the ‘H’ out of it!” Hastings Plans To Cut Expenses Senator Robert Hastings intro¬ duced a bill today which fwould provide for old age pensions for orphans. He says that this would not only ease the last years of orphaned people, but would cut down on expenses, as it would encourage more people to become orphans, thus reducing the cur¬ rent old age pensions exactly half. The Senate voted unani¬ mously against the bill. Finney Places First in Track Robert Finney won the hundred yard dash in the National Track Tournament. This is the first time that a Hoosier has won this event, and in a dinner given in his honor at the Hotel Nether- land-Plaza in Cincinnati, Mr. Fin¬ ney said, “I have long kept in practice by running to my first period class each morning.” Powell Reform To Ease Dogs Miss Marion Powell, well known advocator of reform, today issued a warning that her organization, the R. E. W. I. N. I. O. N. (Reform Everything Whether It Needs It Or Not), would soon begin a campaign to stop child labor in dogdom. Says Miss Powell, “We have child labor laws for our¬ selves, why not for dog s? As man’s best friend, they must not be exploited or forced to work against their will.” Melvin K. Maxwell, the Secre¬ tary of Agriculture, opened the National Farmers’ Convention in Chicago last week with an ad¬ dress “How To Be a Lazy Farm¬ er and Still Come Out Ahead.” John A. Abraham, noted agricul¬ ture experimentalist, also spoke on the scientific development of ragweeds. The highlight of the convention was an address by Miss Jane Hensley, who has become famous for her pig farm south of Mar¬ tinsville. Thousands of visitors come each year to see these pigs which have won many state, ' na¬ tional, and international prizes. Miss Hensley is very proud of her pets, each of whom she says is a descendant of “Roscoe.” the hog of which she spoke so ten¬ derly in her school days. Those attending the conference from Martinsville were James Coleman, Bill Baughman, Robert Warner, Max Wagaman, and John Goss. Mechanic Sues Indpls. Air Lines “They should have told me I was too near the edge,” screamed Mr. John R. Priest, mechanic for the Indianapolis Air Lines. He is suing his employers for $10,000 and two weeks’ wages because of a broken arm he re¬ ceived when he fell out of a plane last March. “I’ll take this case to the Supreme Court,” he added as Judge Mellonhead dis¬ missed the case. Blaze Extinguished At Mason Home Firemen were called to the home of Miss Barbara Mason to¬ day to extinguish a blaze caused by an electric iron. Miss Mason had been putting hot-iron trans¬ fer pictures on a new formal, and when she was called to the telephone, she neglected to set the iron in an upright position. The fire was easily put out, but Miss Mason deeply regretted the loss of her hot-iron transfer pictures. “Oh gee,” she said, “I’ll have to eat twelve more boxes of Zippo breakfast cereal before I can send off for some more!” “Lucky Six” won the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish yesterday. The spectators cheered wildly as he completed the last lap a hair’s breadth ahead of “Flying Lady.” The three-year-old is owned by Mr. William (Six) Adkins, who’s horses, six in all, have won this deby for six consecutive years. Jockey Kenneth Rawlins is suf¬ fering from a broken ankle. It is said that he had been drinking Six Roses, a new beverage made by Mr. Adkins. J. Cooley Speaks To Vassar Grads Professor James L. Cooley, president of Vassar College, gave an address “What Became of the Bobby-Soxers of Yesteryear.” Professor Cooley has just re¬ turned from an extensive tour on which he, in collaboration with Maurice O’Dell, investigated this topic thoroughly. Test Pilots Are Still Missing Charles Alexander and Earl Bennett, the two test pilots who took off from Elliott Field in Martinsville last week, are still missing. They were testing a new plane capable of flying 700 miles an hour. Although exten¬ sive searches have been made, no word has been received of them. Argument Rages In House One of the hottest political ar¬ guments in years came up today in the House of Representatives when Gary Burns, and his wife, the former Martha B. Jordan, started discussion on whether women should be prohibited from becoming President. The bill involving this measure was intro¬ duced by Mr. Burns as an out¬ growth of the nomination of Miss Elizabeth Jarrett for President. Representative Martha Burns says that if this is to be a true democracy, then a woman should be President half the time. The whole country is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the ar¬ gument, because both members of the house are known for their force and eloquence in arguing. 19 Schnaiter-Godsey Vows Exchanged Miss Gloria Schnaiter and Mr. Austin Godsey were married by Rev. Charles Flake in the Liberty Church yesterday in a candlelight ceremony. The wedding has been postponed ten years because Miss Schnaiter had vowed never to marry until she passed her re¬ fresher math test. Last week, on her three hundred and forty sev¬ enth try, she passed it with a margin of two points. The wedding was one of the most elaborate of the season. Standing before the altar decor¬ ated with poison ivy, the bride, in a pale orange gown of monk’s cloth trimmed with pink and red bows, was given in marriage by her grandfather, C. F. Schnaiter. Her maid-of-honor, Miss Peggy Knoy, wore lovely purple cre¬ tonne beach pajamas with red accessories. The blushing bride gently tossed her bouquet of a dozen cactus plants amid the host of excited bridesmaids. Miss Margie Baugh, the lucky girl, is now in the Memorial Hospital. Coterie Hears Book Review At the last meeting of the Literary Coterie, Miss Peggy Beggeman reviewed Joanne Hick¬ man’s latest book, “Don’t Point Father at Me, Mother; He May Be Loaded Again.” In the short business session which followed, President Lee Williams announced that next week the program would include Jean Goss, who would re¬ view her recent children’s book, “Mother Goss’ Nursery Rhymes.” A social hour followed in which pool and snooker were enjoyed; the refreshments consisted of elderberry wine and pickles stuffed wi+h pineapple ice cream. Young Woman Goes Berserk Miss Wanita Kivett was taken into custody by Chief of Police Leo Foster on the charges of cruel treatment. After long hours of cross-examination, Miss Kivett finally confessed her crimes: She had entered her kitchen and brut¬ ally attacked the eggs, giving them a fierce beating; then she fiendishly pounced on the cream and whipped it unmercifully. Still possessed with this horrible lust to kill, the crazed woman cut out the eyes of two defenseless Irish potatoes, and was ready to rush out of the house and thrash some wheat when her close friend, Miss Phyllis Allison, called the local police. Dr. R. E. Mosier Addresses Club Miss Ruth Mosier, president of Indiana University, spoke to the Women’s Club today on “Should We Bring Back the Whipping Post?” at its meeting at the home of Miss Barbara Shields. Dr. Mosier’s address, which con¬ cerned one of the most vital ques¬ tions of the day, was followed by a brief business meeting. A buffet lunch of fried bananas covered with pickle relish and sassafras tea were served. Miss Lorena Stevens and Miss Geral¬ dine Cox were assistant hostesses. Wins Contest At New York Miss Ruth Long, local typist, won the title of “The World’s Fastest Typist” at a contest held in New York last week. There were 1,000 people entering the contest, but Miss Long won with 220 words per minute. Because she won the contest, a fingernail polish company wanted her to en¬ dorse their product. “I’d be glad to endorse your polish,” said Miss Long, “only I haven’t any finger¬ nails left.” Miss Annabelle Herold was also entered in the contest. Returns To Home Mrs. Mary C. Stewart Walker is returning to her southern plan¬ tation after spending the spring here. Her eldest daughter is re¬ maining here that she might go to school at her mother’s Alma Mater. Female Explorer Leaves For Africa Miss Wilma Jones leaves Thurs¬ day by plane for South Africa, where she will explore the dense jungles. When asked if she were not afraid to be just one woman against the treacherous jungle, Miss Jones replied, “I found my home after school each day. Af¬ ter that, Africa’s denses jungle will be child’s play!” “Moore” Crops Expected Soon Mr. Frank Moore has harvested the best tomato crop in the his¬ tory of Morgan County on his 1,000 acre farm east of town. He attributes a lot of his suc¬ cess to Ferguson Fertilizer, sold by Ed Ferguson and Company, but part of his success is due to his “green thumb.” 2Q Stewart Takes Dress Prize Miss Mary Anne Stewart won the William H. Block contest for dress design, and will now work exclusively for them. She entered her newest creation, “Fire Wat¬ er,” in the contest which was held last week and was selected win¬ ner unanimously. Miss Ruth Finney modeled the gown, which, as the name sug¬ gests, depicts the vision of an intoxicated Indian. The dress has orange top, suggesting the sunrise, with pink buffaloes, in¬ stead of elephants, trailing down from the left shoulder. The pur¬ ple seqiun skirt is caught in three places with a maroon arrow and there is yellow-ggeen fringe on the hem which extends into a two-foot train. Turquoise gloves trimmed with red and blue eagle feathers complete the ensemble, and the judges said that this feature decided them in favor of this gown instead of the red, purple, and yellow cheesecloth sports suit entered by Miss Joan- ett Dillender. Mary Hensley Gives Recital Miss Mary Alice Hensley gave a recital at the Brown’s Crossing Music Hall last Tuesday. She gave a program of classical and semi-classical selections, and sang two encores, the hauntingly beau¬ tiful “One Meat Ball” and the im¬ mortal “Who’ll Take Care of the Caretaker’s Daughter While the Caretaker’s Busy Taking Care.” To show her proficiency on sev¬ eral instruments, she played the quartet from “Osmosis” on the violin, string bass, organ, and harmonica, and sang a descant simultaneously. Leave on Tour Mrs. Phyllis Pearcy Arnold and Miss Virginia Skaggs left their homes yesterday on an extensive trip which will take them around the world. At last fulfilling their childhood dreams, they took off by rocket at 9:27 A. M. and ex¬ pected to have toured half of China by noon. Shaw Named Editor Miss Mary K. Shaw has been named editor of the Hyndsdale Gazette, it was announced yes¬ terday by John B. Shagnasty, owner of the paper. Miss Shaw is well known for her editorial ability and has worked on news¬ papers in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York to prepare herself for her present position. Mary Lou Baker Says:— (Miss Baker’s famous column ap¬ pears in more than one hundred and forty daily newspapers.) Dear Miss Baker, I have been writing ' to many service men who are in the occu¬ pation army in Japan. Fifteen of them have come home, and each wants to marry me. What shall I do? Yours truly, Nigel Johnson. Dear Miss Johnson, Pick out the one you want, and send the rest to me; I’ll take care of them for you. M. L. B. Dear Miss Baker, My pet goldfish, Oscar, has a very strange expression on his face, and lies around all the time. What shall I do to cure him of his indifference to life? Norma Edwards. Dear Miss Edwards, Your goldfish probably has mis¬ placed something and is trying to remember where he put it. As goldfishes’ troubles are usually not serious, try to get his mind on something else, and maybe he’ll snap out of it. M. L. B. Dear Miss Baker, My little child, Addlepate, cries a lot. This keeps my wife awake and vexes the neighbors consider¬ ably. What should we do? Yours sincerely, Robert McKee. Dear Mr. McKee, I have found that a little chloroform is most effective in such cases. M. L. B. Magician Hess Visits School Mrs. Barbara Hite Hess enter¬ tained the high school last week with her magician’s show. Hav¬ ing been instructed by her fam¬ ous husband, she ably performed many mysterious things, such as lifting the toupee from ’Mr. When Ck Hochstetler’s head while he was 40 feet away, turning up the hands of the clock while the teachers’ attention was attracted to a dancing dog, and drawing Mr. Ostermeyer through the eye of a needle. Star Given Title Martha Lou Miller, current film star soon to be seen in “Follies of 1957,” has been voted by the 149th Squadron of Sea Scouts the title of “The Girl Most Likely.” Dream House Plans Revealed Thomas Thacker, well known architect, has just made public his plans for the “House of Day- After-Tomorrow.” The front hall has a closet, the door of which can be used either as a bed or a bob-sled, in which is built a com¬ bination piano and washing ma¬ chine. This was thought espec- ialy fitting, as the modern house¬ wife must accompany her wash with “R inso White” or some other sprightly song. The “House of Day-After-To¬ morrow” will be on exhibition this week, and after Sunday will be shown by appointment only. Preserves Win Prize and Man Miss Helen Kitchen won the blue ribbon for her comsilk pre¬ serves which she entered in the State Fair this year. Both the ribbon and the preserves are be¬ ing shown in the window of Har¬ ry Johnston’s grocery store. Miss Kitchen’s preserves won not only a ribbon, but a man! The judge, Algernon Z. Murga- troyd, was so taken by her cook¬ ing that he immediately asked for her hand in marriage. It was found out later that he was delirious with ptomaine, but Miss Kitchen, assisted by her brothers with their rifles, still expects to evchange vows next week. Nurse Finds Rabies Cure Nurse Mabel Cohen announced today that she had found a sure cure for rabies. By using an extract made from dinosaur eggs, she has discovered a medicine which not only cures rabies but also rids the patient of stuffy head colds, simple neuralgia pains, and dandruff. The new product will be sold under the name “Llaeruc” which, when spelled backwards is “Cure All.” Miss Cohen thinks that her product is a real cure (and Hens¬ ley.) Sanders Passes Service Exam Charles Sanders has success¬ fully passed the difficult Civil Service Examination and is now the Dog Catcher of Morgan County He will begin his work next Monday. 21 Classified Ads Wanted: One pair of crutches to exchange for large bear trap. Boyd Musgrave, R. R. 29. Lost: A purse, two feet, one inch, by one foot, three-eighths inches. Contains: 5 tubes lip¬ stick, 3 combs, 2 pencils, 15 let¬ ters, and 2 billfolds containing 1 twenty-seven cents in all. Rose¬ mary Rhodes, R. R. 2. Personal: Dearest, please come home. I didn’t mean it when I hit you with the kitchen stove. All is forgiven. Thelma K. Lost: Engine out of my car. As I am used to being pushed, I didn’t notice the loss until this morning, so it could be any place between the Candy Kitchen and my house. Jean Bennett. Lost: Front fender on car. Last seen hanging on a telephone pole. If found please return to Don Albertson. Lambert Wins Sleepers’ Title “I owe it all to the experience I had in high school,” said Mr. Richard Lambert, after winning the “National Sleepers’ Contest” last week. Mr. Lambert won by one minute and three seconds. His closest rival was Robert Robinson, also of Martinsville. “I’m going to practice real hard this coming year,” said Mr. Robinson. “Then maybe I’ll win at the next con¬ test.” New Line At Hawkins Co. Paul Gregson, manager of the Betty Hawkins Cosmetics Com¬ pany, announces an entirely new line of beauty aids: colored cos¬ metics to match costumes. Among the new shades are Sea Green Face Powder, Lilac Purple rouge, Daffodil Yellow lipstick, and Snow White mascara. Johnson Wins Dupont Prize Miss Harriett Jean Johnson has won Dupont’s contest for the most durable plastic at a low cost. Miss Johnson submitted her re¬ cipe for biscuits at suggestion of Miss Virginia Allen, Home Econ¬ omics supervisor for Morgan County, and won the prize. “To think,” said Miss Johnson, “that I owe all my success to my ex¬ perience in the high school cafe¬ teria!” We I, John Abraham, will my height to Joe Baughman, my big chest to Dud” Fair, my brilliant mind to Verlis Dunn, and my wrecking service to Jack Truax. I, Bill Adkins, will my ability to skip school and get away with it to my brother Roger. (He ' ll need it!) I, Don Albertson, will my wavy hair to Hoch. I, Charles Alexander, will my ability to get in trouble, accidentally, to no one. I, Virginia Allen, will my ability to keep out of mischief to my brother, Frank, who, I am sure, needs it. f, Phyllis Allison, will my long-wished-for allowance to my sister, Pat, and hope that she gets it. I, Mary Lou Baker, will my favorite song, The Blonde Sailor, to Betty Adams. I, Margie Baugh, will my bass viol to Nancy Dickens. I, Bill Baughman, will my size to Mr. Ostermeyer. I, Peggy Beggeman, will Genie to Suzy P. I, Earl C. Bennett, will my ability to get in and out of trouble to no one—I might need it. I, Jean Bennett, will my wild rides in Lu Lu to the J.B.P.C. Gang. I, Gary Burns, will my interest in East Pike Street to no one. I, Mabel Cohen, will my record of good behavior to my brother, Charles. I, James Coleman, will my girl trouble, motorcycle troubles, and ability to get half killed crt least once a year by some accident (not aways on the motorcycle) to some bored junior who would like to have some excitement. I, Jim Cooley, in the interest of the protection of poor lil ' flies, will Hoch a tube of glue! I, Geraldine Cox, will my deepest sympathy to all the Juvenile Delinquents left in M.H.S. I, Joannet Dillender, will my playthings, Keys and a Kite, to some ado¬ lescent junior. I, Norma Edwards, will my beloved seat in government to my sister, Carolyn. I, Ed Ferguson, will my pleasant personality to J. B. I, Bob Finney, will my ability to get a car stuck in the mud to Delmar Hensley. Good luck, Delmar! I, Ruth Finney, will one of my smiles to J. B.; let ' s hope he ' ll wear it at least one minute. I, Charles F. Flake, will my rides, pleasant and otherwise, to and from school on the bus, to my younger brother, John William Flake. I, Leo Foster, will my ability to get out of tight spots to anyone who wants it. I, Austin Godsey, will the will to will to a will-ing junior. I, James Goss, will my various escapades (mostly at night) in the Blue Peril Buick to my successor, Dummy Hicks. Watch out for muddy corn fields, Dean!! I, Jean Goss, will my place in Martinsville High School to my sister in the class of 1964. I, John Goss, will my ability to argue politics to some good Republican I, Paul Gregson, will my quiet ways to Byron Elliot. I, Bob Hastings, will to Miss Rose the many math books I have collected by successively losing one, replacing it, and then finding it again. I, Betty Hawkins, will my seat in typing class to anyone who can keep up with Mr. Bowers ' assignments. I, Mary Alice Hensley, will my quill a� daughter of the President of the School Board, to Jane Barnard. I, Reba Jane Hensley, will my weakness for a sailor named Bob to no one. I, Anna Bell Herold, will not will my interest in a certain sailor. I, Joanne Hickman, will to some sad sack the bang I get out of livin ' ! I, Barbara Hite, will my love for magic to no one. $ecfcueatli 22 We I, Elizabeth Jarrett, will my curly hair to my brother, Robert. I, Harriett Johnson, will my seat in government to anyone who thinks that he will get through it. I, Nigel Johnson, will my fishing pole and line to anyone who likes to fish— I ' ve caught enough suckers. I, Harry Johnston, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Delmar. I, Wilma Jones, will my place in the office, the fourth period, to my sister. I, Martha Belle Jordan, will that sixth grade memory to none but the other half. I, Thelma Louise Kimery, will a book of excuses to anyone that will need them as much as I have during these last years of school. I, Helen Kitchen, will my place in the senior class to my brother, Robert. I, Wanita Kivett, will a feather duster to next year ' s senior class, to be passed when McGlasson reiterates one of his strictly from hunger jokes. I, Peggy Knoy, will my name of E Pluribus Unum to the next one in his book. I, Richard Lambert, will my ability to stay awake in government to anyone who can get by with it. I, Ruth Long, will not will because I am not willing to will. I, Bob McKee, will my 1-A classification back to Uncle Sam. I, Barbara Mason, will my quiet ways to no one. I, Melvin Maxwell, will my ability to get into too many activities to anyone who likes to work. I, Martha Lou Miller, will my interest in Bills to Bergie if she can collect them. Reward Six cents. I, Frank Moore, will my ability to argue politics to Norb Kniesly. J, Ruth Mosier, will that year to no one. I, Boyd Musgrave, will my breaking ways in the Machine Shop to Howard Wade. I, Morris O ' Dell, will my curly hair to When Hochstetler. I, Phyllis Pearcy, will the noon hours I ' ve spent writing to Bill to anyone who can use them to a better advantage. I, Marion Powell, will my way of getting along with the teachers to Bess. I, John Priest, will my ability to stand in the windows to Miss DaVee. I, Kenneth Rawlins, will my seat in Agriculture to anyone dumb enough to take it. I, Rosemary Rhodes, will my ability to go to school to my kid brother, Donald. I, Robert Robinson, will my good-looking legs to Pug Myers. I, Charles Sanders, will my seat on the Green Township bus to Bugs Tracy. I, Gloria Schnaiter, will my basketball and driving ability to my dear little brother, Tom. I, Mary Katherine Shaw, will my interest in government to Bobby Lee; she ' ll need it. I, Barbara Shields, will my ability to drive safely to Bill Caldwell. I, Virginia Skaggs, will my memories alone, of a certain fella in the Field Artillery, to Louise Pearcy. I, Lorena Stevens, will my pompadour hair style to Pug Myers. I, Mary Ann Stewart, will my place in the bookstore at noon to my sister, Wilma. I, Mary Catherine Stewart, will my Southern Chick to no one. I, Thomas Thacker, will my ability to park in the halls to someone—Miss DaVee to choose the someone. I, Max Wagaman, will my ability to be a Casanova around the girls to my brother, Pat. I, Robert Warner, will my high school troubles to Harold Wade. I, Lee Williams, will my chair in the library to some willing junior. d ecfrueath 23 Officers —President, James Fair; vice-president, Wayne Watson; treasurer, William Schnaiter; secretary, Ruth Maxwell. Row I —Betty Adams, Pat Adams, Louise Allen, Diane Amos, Betty Baker. Row II —Charlotte Baker, Car- oll Bennett, Barbara Bergman, Dale Blunk, Eugene Brummett. Row III —Marian Bunton, Bil¬ lie Burns, Pat Champlin, Rosa- lyn Cibull, Alvin Coffey. Row IV —Leonard Coffey, Maxine Cohen, Roberta Cram¬ er, Emma Curtis, Lloyd De¬ vore, Martha J. Denny. uniord 25 Row I —Wayne Dillman, Verlis Dunn, Byron Elliott, Charles Fair, Gretchen Fesler, Mary Fleener flow II —Doris Gillaspy, Dorothy Gillaspy, Paul Gregson, Betty Hacker, ' Don Hammons, John Hancock flow III —Bob Hart, Thelma Hendershot, Betty Hermeling, Margaret Hewitt, Dean Hicks, Sue Hines flow IV —Bessie Holden, Tom Johnson, Vina Knoy, Chester Koons, Russell Lane, Richard Lee Row V —Betty Loehr, Keys Lowder, Ed Lynn, Bill Manley, Jerry Mansfield, Lawrence Martin Row VI —Dorothy Meredith, Joe Meredith, Gladys Messmer, Lilian Mitchner, Beatrice Montgomery, James Mosier, Jeanne Meyers 26 umord Row I —Jack Neal, Barbara O ' Neal, Betty Parker, Hiram Pearcy, Louise Pearcy, Marcene Pearcy Row II —Earlene Pearson, Ruth Phillips, Virginia Plummer, Norma Prather, Jean Ratts, Betty Rogers Row III —Bill Rose, Delores Rouse, Martha Secrest, Howard Skaggs, Anna Slaven, Eileen Sloan flow IV —Harold Stiles, Joan St. John, Patty Strickler. Mary Joan Sweet, Helen Tackett, Nancy Thomas flow V —Betty Tomey, Thelma Traub, Jack Truax, Glendon Tudor, Glenn Tudor, Don Turley Row VI —Betty Vibbert, Paul Votaw, Harold Wade, Maxine Wampler, Kenneth Wheeler, Marjorie Williams, Walter Williamson 77 o mo red Row I —Anita Abbott. Roger Adkins, Coleen Alexander, Jennie Allen, Patty Allison, Charles Anderson, John Anderson Row II —Daniel Atherton. Ancil Ball- inqer, Geraldine Bangs, Bob Barrick, Bill Bates, Joe Baughman, Joan Beaudry Row III —Shirley Beaver, Raymond Bolin, Viola Bolin, Thomas Bowman, Raymond Buchanan, Frances Bur¬ kett, Andrew Burleigh Row IV —Bill Caldwell, Glenn Cay- wood, Betty Chambers, Geo r qia Cherry, Dwaine Clark, Jim Coffey, Charles Cohen Row V—Carol Coleman, Billy Col¬ lier, Don Congram, Bobby Cooksey, Dale Cornelius, Bobby Cragen, Pat Dixon Row VI —Edwin Enms, Caroline Fesler, Jean Finchum, Helen Fishel, Thomas Flake, Joe Fletcher, Becky Fodrill Row VII —Mary Fostpr, Jackie Fow¬ ler, Alice Gillaspy, Eohriam Goss, Byron Gray, Bettie Grounds, Judy Guenther flow VIII —Evelyn Hacker, Iris Hale. Richard Hamilton, Elsie Hand, Carl Hart, Margaret Hastings, Clifford Heidenreich Row IX —Phyllis Heiny, Bill Hender- shot, Delmar Hensley, Bob Hensley, Kenneth Hine, Frances Holden, Rob¬ ert Jarrett Row X —Sheldon Johnson, Todd John¬ son, Harold Keith 28 +Sopli omored Row I —Robert Keller, Jerry Kivett, John Knerr, Gene Lebo, Mary Lewis, Clarence Littell, Barbara Long Row II —Betty Long, Virginia Lowder, Austin McKee, Phyllis McRoberts, Wilma Martin, Pauline Mason, Imo- gene Maxwell Row III —Bob Maxwell, Antha Mil- ton, Don Miller, Guy Moore, Ethel Mulder, Virginia Musgrave, Vivian Ogles Row IV —Norma Parmerlee, Ruby Piercefield, Bill Plummer, Bessie Powell, Norma Prather, Bettie Pratt, Eva Ralston Row V —Jane Reynolds, Emma Richards, Mary Robinson, Maybelle Sampson, Forpst Sawv ' r, Simon Scherer, Fred Schoolcraft Row VI —George Scott, Erma Sheeks, Jean Sheets, Fern Shireman, Ralph Shumaker, Lester Sichting, Donna Smith Row VII —Lewanna Smith, Wilma Stewart, Lawrence Stiles, Mary Stiles, Phyllis Stiles, Larry St. John, Bob Stultz Row VIII —Julia Sullivan, Ruth Tabb, George Thacker, Kenneth Thack«r, Phyllis Thomas, Mary Trusty, Helen Wade Row IX —Eugene Wampler, Melvin Weddle, Eugene Whitaker, Joan Wiggins, Joella Wilkinson, John Williams, John Williamson Row X —Mary Williams, Clifford Wilson 29 men Row I —Bill Adams, John Adams, Marilyn Asher, Helen Bailey, Jimmie Bailey, Mary Louise Bales, Jane Barnard, Betty Bastin flow II —Anita Bates, Betty Bates, Junior Bennett, Kenneth Bennett, Robert Bennett, Betty Bolin, Rosellen Bolton, Geraldine Bowman flow III —Alice Ann Branch, Don Brock, James Brown, Forrest Brum- mett, Johnny Brummett, Kenneth Buis, Teddy Bunton, Virginia Burns flow IV —Barbara Byram, Beverly Byram, Bob Callis, Eugene Carr, Dorothy Champlin, John Clark, Ruth Cohen, David Cook flow V—Cordelia Cordell, Frank Cramer, David Cravens, Bob Creed, | Bob Crone, Bob Curtis, Teddy Davis, Betty Denny flow VI —Nancy Dickens, Raymond Dilley, Harold Dixon, Charles Ed- ; mondson, Norman Edmondson, Eva Elliott, Betty Ennis, Minnie Ennis flow VII —Dale Ferguson, Donald Figg, Fern Fischer, Donald Fishel, Mary Louise Flake, Sara Fluke, Julia Gadd, Barbara Garrison Row VIII —Robert Goodnight, Betty Gorman, Dale Goss, George Gran- ; holt, Phyllis Griffin, Joe Hacker, ; John Bob Hacker, Monta Rose Hacker Row IX —Suzanne Hadley, Virginia Hayden, Phyllis Headdy, June Hedges, Charles Heidenreich, Robert Hendershot, Amos Hewitt, Jack Hick¬ man 30 rednmen . flow X —Betty Jo Huddleston, Nancy Hyatt, Lorena Johnston, Wilma Keith, Sara Kelso, Robert Kitchen, Eleanor Kivett, Joe Kivett flow XI —Judy Kivett, Max Kivett, Sally Kivett, Zane Knoy, Joyce Krise, Richard Laughner, Carol Lewis, James Lind flow XII —Richard McKinney, Pat Magee, Mary Manning, B a r b a r a Martin, Phyllis Martin, Merril Max¬ well, Donald Miller, Fred Miller flow XIII —Dorothy Neal, Catherine Parris, Jo Ann Payton, Ina Beryl Pearcy, Janet Pearcy, Allen Pearson, Jackie Perry, Suzanne Pitkin flow XIV —Joan P o p p i n o , Irene Raney, Eva Ratcliff, Wanda Ratts, Bill Reynolds, Wm. Vern Reynolds, Don Bert Rhodes, Mildred Rike flow XV —James Robinson, Robert Rydell, Tom Schnaiter, Raymond Scholl, John Schoolcraft, Patricia Schoolcraft, Bobby Scott, John Scott flow XVI —Patricia Scott, Patricia Sellmen, Bob Shelbourne, Joyce Shelley, Helen Shields, Donald Shuler, Lee Sink, Rose Smith flow VII —Charles Stafford, William Stanger, Jo Ann Stewart, Mary Swinney, Mildred Swinney, Wanda Tackett, Shirley Thomas, Arlinia Tracy flow VIII —Donald Traub, Sylvan Van Winkle, Roseanne Walters, William Ware, Fred Waycott, Mar¬ tha Weaver, James Williams, Robert Williams 31 flow I —Betty Adam, Frank Allen, George Allen, James Anderson, Don aid Atherton, Barbara Baker, Jack Baker, Joe Baker, Wilma Bales, Rose¬ mary Bales flow II —Alice Barger, Harry Baugh, Pat Beaver, Jack Bergman, Helen Bolin, Martha Bunton, Ted Burleigh, Betty Brummett, Anna Burkett, Jim¬ my Burkett flow III —Vina Burpo, Julia Butler, Roger Carter, Victor Carter, Mickey Clarisey, Pat Clark, Janice Colin, Lucy Collier, Julia Costin, Billy Cramer flow IV —Dee Cramer, Tom Curtis, Norma Daggy, Peggy Daggy, Rachel Davis, Barbara DeHart, Verlin Dilly, Janis Duckworth, Patty Ellis, Jesse Ennis flow V —Mary Etchison, Wilbert Far¬ ley, Dorothy Ferguson, Joan Fleener, Ivan Foltz, Dewey Fuliord, Alina Gose, Don Green, Irene Groves, Phyllis Grow flow VI —Betty Hacker, Gloria Hack¬ er, Joan Hacker, Joe Hacker, Junior Haggard, Charles Hamilton, Nellie Hammack, Dick Hanover, Charlotte Heidenreich, Mary Hatley flow VII —Ruth Hayden, Don Hens¬ ley, Fred Hicks, Dale Hines, Beverly Holloway, Rose Marie Hovious, Vir¬ ginia Hovious, Carol Hudson, Phyllis Jackson, Phyllis Johnson flow VIII — Robert Johnson, Tom James, Don Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Betty Kenworthy, Jean Kindle, Vessie Knoy, Morton Lane, Pat Lane, John Lazell flow IX — Duane Lemons, Maxine Littel, Emma Ruth Loftin, Billy Long, Junior Long, Ruth Long, Wanda Lowder, May McDaniel, Nancy McDonald, Mildred McRoberts flow X —Velma Martin, Patricia Mar¬ ion, Waneta Maxwell, Robert Mitch- ener. Jack Montgomery, Alice Rose Moore, Barbara Moore, Norma New¬ man, Bruce O ' Neal, Emma Patton flow XI —Audrey Pearson, Betty Pearson, Phillip Pitkin, Vinginia Pryor, Bill Record, Hoyt Rhorer, Leonard Richardson, Anita Tutan, Melvin Sandusky, Charles Sawyers flow XII —Eddie Stierwalt, Park Smith, Jack St. John, Tom Stiles, Mabel Tackett, Phyllis Tackett, Rose¬ mary Terrell, Ruth Thacker, Elva Thomas, Loren Troxell flow XIII —Kenneth Turney, Norma Walls, Bob Walters, Bill Waltz, Homer Wampler, Bette Watkins, Don Weddle, Tom Woods, Richard Zike i } i 1 1 32 flow I —Jo Ellen Abbott, Lou Ann Allison, Barbara Anderson, Mary Anderson, Jerry Asher, Russell Asher, George Atherton, Patsy Ayres, Donel Bailey, Louise Barger flow 11 —Walter Bates, Lomeda Ben¬ nett, Marilyn Bennett, John Berga- man, Myra Loy Bolin, Patricia Bolin, Ruby Bolin, Phyllis Brummett, Rich¬ ard Burdsol, Geraldine Burns flow III —Kathleen Burpo, Max Cain, Delora Carlein, Peggy Carter, Car- mella Cascian, Maurice Champlin, Maxine Coffman, Donald Collier, Joan Collier, Paul Cook flow IV —Nancy Cooper, Virginia Cox, Danny Cramer, Ruth Ann Cris- more, Edward Dilly, John Edmond¬ son, Carolyn Edwards, Vera Eggers, Vern Eggers, Patricia Ennis flow V —Paul Ennis, Loretta Etchi- son, Robert Ferren, Carl Fig, Chester Fleener, Barbara Fletcher, James Fluke, Betty Fowler, Bill Fowler, Billy Fowler flow VI —George Freeman, Robert Fyffe, Janice Garrison, Mary Gearin, Helen Glover, Carolyn Godsey, Har¬ riet Gregory, Katherine Hacker, Mary Hammons, Barbara Hensley flow VII —Catherine Herold, Martha „ Hicks, Mary Jane Hicks, Jean Hill, John Hine, Ralph James, Betty Kent, Billy Kent, John Kenworthy, Charles Kivitt flow VIII — Phyllis Krise, Peggy Lane, Kenneth Lebo, Billy Lehr, Bob E Leiztman, Marlene Lemons, Billy .. Littell, Margaret Long, Phyllis Long, Robert Lowry r flow IX —Norman Marshall, Marilyn . McDaniel, Rose McGowen, Wilma “ McGowen, Barbara Miller, Jesse Miller, Hewitt Mills, Austin Minton, James Mitchner, Larry Moore u. flow X —Mary Mosier, James Mulder, Delta Murphy, James Myers, Lois Myers, Raymond Myers, William .. Neal, James Northern, Diane Oliver, i(1 . Jackie O ' Neal j. flow XI- —Billy Pauley, Doris Payne, Robert Payne, Max Pearcy, Jackie Pennington, Junior Poling, Betty Pop- pino, Pat Preston, Bob Quakenbush, Constance Quakenbush f p. flow XII —Patty Quakenbush, Willa Rhodes, James Richards, Joan Rich- . ardson, Donald Robinson, Bob Rus- £ sell, Marilyn Schnaiter, Delbert Scott, ’ Donald See, Duane Sheeks flow XIII —Kenneth Sink, Julia Smith, Richard Sparks, Bob Stafford, Phillip Statom, Betty Stevens, Bob Stierwalt. Aaron St. John, Geneva Swisher, Ralph Thacker flow XIV —Betty Sue Thomas, Nor¬ man Thomas, Hugh Tomey, Beatrice Wampler, Jim West, Merna White- sell, Bob Whitlow, Marvin Williams, James Williamson, Bob Wilson, Del¬ bert Woods 33 r mmm BARBARA SHIELDS � ' W ic 3 $ V. 5KA GS sBBsgiSIfe M.C. STEWART X 3 i A.HEN5LEY :Jm±, f 360 -H ' sr i JOHNSON COX ■ r,; B- JARRETT ftTI MF ft l COafy TARL BENNETT LEO FOSTER PKNOY Mi MILLER 5. HAWK M ED FERGUSON T Row 1 —Ruth Mosier, Betty Baker, Thelma Traub, Sue Hines. Betty Jarrett, Anitc Abbott, Betty Adams, Charlotte Baker Row 2 —Margie Baugh, Shirley Beaver, Carol Bennett, Jean Bennett, Barbara Bergman, Betty Chambers, Martha J. Denny, Joannet Dillender Row 3 —Patty Dixon, Gretchen Fesler, Ruth Finney, Jacqueline Fowler, Betty Grounds, Judy Guenther, Margaret Hastings Row 4 —Phyllis Heiny, Jane Hensley, Betty Ruth Hermeling, Anna Bell Herold, Joanne Hickman, Nigel Johnson ' undhine Society The purpose of the Sunshine Society is to inspire higher ideals for high school girls; to spread Sunshine and good cheer; to train girls for active citizenship by giving opportunities for active participation in church, home, and community; to give training for leadership; to give training for intelligent fellowship; and to unite the different societies in a common effort and ad¬ vance the cause of Sunshine work by promoting growth of new societies. District and State conventions are attended by many Martinsville mem¬ bers. The Martinsville chapter was organized in 1922. 36 Row 1 —Martha Belle Iordan, Thelma Kimery, Peggy Knoy, Betty Lou Loehr, Betty Long, Ruth Long, Virginia Lowder, Phyllis lean McRoberts Row 2 —Wilma Martin, Imogene Maxwell, Ruth Maxwell, Betty barker. Ruby Piercefield, Virginia Plummer, Jean Ratts, Betty Rodgers Row 3 —Gloria Schnaiter, Fern Shireman, Donna Smith, Lorena Stevens, Mary Ann Stewart, Wilma Lee Stewart Row 4 —Mary Joan Sweet, Ruth Tabb, Nancy Thomas, Shirley Thomas, Betty Tomsy, Maxine Wampler Sunshine SocieL Some of the annual activities of the Martinsville chapter are: Ideal Lady- Tea, Christmas baskets, Christmas card sales, Riley Fund, May baskets, point system. Sunshine camp in summer, formal and informal initiation. New activ¬ ities are: sponsoring buses to out-of-town basketball games, selling every¬ day cards, and many social events. Meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month with Miss Mericle as sponsor. The emblem is the Rising Sun; the song, My Sun¬ shine Girl ; the flower, the yellow rose; colors, yellow and white; and the motto, Others. Officers are: president, Ruth Mosier; vice-president, Betty Baker; record¬ ing secretary, Thelma Traub; corresponding secretary, Sue Hines; treasurer, Elizabeth Jarrett; pianist, Peggy Knoy; song leader, Betty Parker. 37 Jlie drtedian Jderald Editor-in-chief .Mary Catherine Stewart Assistant editor .Mary Catherine Shaw Sports editor .Austin Godsey Columnist .Mary Lou Baker Columnist .Bob Hastings Sports Writer ..Bill Baughman Reporters: Louise Allen, Phyllis Allison, Earl Bennett, Janie Hensley, Wanita Kivett, Bob McKee, Marion Powell, Gloria Schnaiter, Barbara Shields, Lorena Stevens. The Artesian Herald is edited and written by members ot the journalism class under the direction of Miss Mae McCoy. It is linotyped at the Democrat office and is put out in its final form by the printing class taught by Foster Thomas. Austin Godsey has also assisted with the printing. New things found in Volume 26 were: the sports number issued at the beginning of the basketball season, two additional pages in that issue and all others following, the service men ' s column, and the sports write-ups on national sports events written by Bill Baughman. Seated — Bob Hastings, Phyllis Allison, Wanita Kivett, Marian Powell, Mary Lou Baker, Mary Catherine Shaw Standing —Gloria Schnaiter, Lorena Stev¬ ens, Barbara Shields, Miss McCoy, Louise Allen, Jane Hensley, Bob McKee, Earl Bennett, Bill Baughman wr: 38 Jh e cjCib retry This year for the first time in the history of the school, a reading society was organized for the purpose of creating more interest in this kind of work, and for the practical value that might be received from it. The first meeting was held November 14, 1945, with sixty junior and senior high students wishing to become members. Meetings were conducted on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Some of our projects for the year were: sponsoring a book review by Mrs. Robert E. Ulrich, buying equipment for the library, and a scrapbook in which to keep our achievements. With the good start made this season the club should be even more successful in the years to come. Officers elected for the year were: president, Patsy Harker; vice presi¬ dent, Zane Knoy; secretary, Betty Ruth Hermeling; treasurer, Helen Shields. Our sponsor was Miss Georgia Moore, librarian. 39 OFFICERS Sponsor, MATILDA McKRILL LEGATO Imperator .Ephraim Goss James Goss Colleen Alexander Scriba .Imogene Maxwell John Bob Hacker Suzanne Pitkin Quaestor .Robert Jarrett Leonard Coffey The Legio Decima, Latin Club of Martinsville High School, organized in 1941, usually has two social functions during the year: the first semester, the club banquet followed by initiation ceremonies; the second semester, a picnic. They meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Each year they plan to represent the school in some outside activity. They have in the past taken active parts in the classical section of Indiana State Teachers Association by furnishing exhibits. This year they gave a dramatic presentation at Indiana State Teachers Association that won excellent praise for our school. The above picture with an accompanying write-up appeared in the Classical Outlook, the publication of the American Classical League. Miss Lillian B. Fowler, the editor, saw the production at Indianapolis, and wrote Mrs. McKrill the following comment: It was one of the loveliest high school productions that I have ever seen, and I have seen many of them all over the United States. Please tell your students I said so. 40 Leonard Coffey, Jane Barnard, Nancy Hyatt Suzanne Pitkin, Roseann Walters, Wanda Ratts flow I —Anita Abbott, John Adams, Colleen Alexander, Daniel Atherton, Marilyn Asher, Helen Bailey, Mary Bales, Anita Bates, Alice Branch, Forrest Brummett flow 11 —Barbara Byram, Beverly Byram, Bob Callis, Eugene Carr, Betty Chambers, Dorothy Champlin, Dwaine Clark, Charles Cohen, Ruth Cohen, Carol Coleman flow 111 —Don Congram, David Cravens. Bob Curtis, Betty Denney, Nancy Dickens, Patty Dixon, Eva Elliott, Janet Elliott, Betty Ennis, Jean Finchum flow IV —Donald Fishel, Helen Fishel, Fern Fisher, Jacqueline Fowler, Barbara Garrison, Betty Gorman, George Granholt, Phyllis Griffin, Ephriam Goss, James Goss flow V —Judy Guenther, John Hacker, Suzanne Hadley, Margaret Hastings, Phyllis Headdy, June Hedges, Phyllis Heiney, Bill Hendershot, Robert Hendershot, Thelma Hendershot flow VI —Amos Hewitt, Jack Hickman, Sue Hines, Betty Huddleston, Robert Jarrett, Eleanor Kivett, Joseph Kivett, Sally Kivett, Zane Knoy, Richard Laughner flow VII —David Lind, Betty Long, Pat Magee, Phyllis Me Roberts, Mary Manning, Barbara Martin, Bob Maxwell, Imogene Maxwell, Virginia Musgrave, Ina Pearcy flox VIII —Janet Pearcy, Jack Pearcy, Joan Poppino, Eva Ralstin, Bill Reynolds, Jane Reynolds, James Robinson, Maybelle Sampson, John Schoolcraft, Pat Schoolcraft flow IX —Tom Schnaiter, Bob Shelburn, Joyce Shelly, Donna Smith, Rose Smith, Wilma Stewart, Mary Swinney, Mildred Swinney, Wanda Tackett, Phyllis Thomas flow X —Shirley Thomas, Don Traub, Fred Waycott, James Williams 41 Lillian Mitchner, Rose Ellen Bolton, Sara Fluke, Norma Edwards, Barbara O ' Neal, Marian Bunton, Rosemary Rhodes, Nigel Johnson, Iris Hale, Mrs. Hochstetler, Miss Gray, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Skaggs, Mrs. Murphy The Cafeteria opened September 10 this year, and from the very first day the attendance has exceeded that of normal times. During the four months ending December 21, 15,105 meals were served to the teachers and student body. Several children from the South School building make up a part of our group, as they find it convenient to lunch with us. The Foods Classes prepare some food for the cafeteria when convenient. This adds interest to laboratory lessons. During the Christmas holidays the Home Nursing room was redecorated. October 2 the white enameled sur¬ faces in the entire foods dep artment were refinished. Tables in the cafeteria and foods laboratory were revarnished at the same time. Home Room No. 10 is the home room of the Cafeteria Class. The follow¬ ing girls were in the class the first semester: Norma Edwards, Lilian Mitch¬ ner, Marian Bunton, Barbara O ' Neal, Rose Ellen Bolton, Sarah Fluke, and Iris Hale. Mrs. Hochstetler has charge of this home room. 42 Girls from the study hall have assisted with dishwashing during period four this year. Opal Gray has had charge of the cash register and banking the past year. Mr. Hochstetler assisted her in checking of lunch tickets. Alice Gillaspy has acted as candy sales girls when sufficient candy could be obtained to operate the candy counter. Most of our limited supply was sold at the food counters. A sandwich counter is still maintained in the foods laboratory. Louise Skaggs and Jean Johnson have had charge of this work. Mrs. Louis Skaggs and Mrs. Nora Murphy have had charge of the prepa¬ ration of food this year. Mrs. Viola Dunn has acted as assistant. Mrs. John Bothwell has served as a substitute or as extra help on various occasions. The Cafeteria served a three course banquet to a Purdue delegation and a representative group of townspeople on November 20. The Southern Indiana School Men ' s Club met in Martinsville December 11, 1945, and enjoyed a supper served at 6:30 p.m. by the Home Economics Department. t Mrs. Myra M. Hochstetler has charge of the Cafeteria and teaches the Foods Classes in the junior and senior high school. Clarinets —Imogene Maxwell, Barbara Hite, Don Fishel, Gladys Messmer, Eva Elliott, Mary Robinson, Bob Hensley, Shirley Beaver, Freddie Schoolcraft, Nancy McDonald, Dee Cramer, Carolyn Godsey, Donald See, Jimmy Anderson, Park Smith, Marvin Williams, Patsy Ayers Oboes —Sue Hines, Joe Kivett Bassoon —Ruth Mosier Flutes —Joanne Hickman, Pat Dixon, Don Traub Saxophones— Amos Hewitt, Bob Walters, Thomas Bowman Trombones —Melvin Maxwell, Jack St. John, Mary Jo Anderson, Harriet Frances Gregory, Donald Collier Baritones —Bill Adkins, Johnnie Anderson, Joella Wilkinson Horns —Joe Merideth, Simon Scherer, Dale Hines Cornets —Gary Burns, Martha Jordan, Don Congram, Wanda Ratts, Ephraim Goss, Bob Shelburne, Barbara Byrum, Merrill Maxwell, Jack Montgomery, Shirley Thomas Basses —George Scott, Billy Record, Zane Knoy, Ralph Shoemaker Percussion —James Goss, Ruth Finney, Virginia Musgrave, Betty Ruth Hermeling, Walter William¬ son, George Granholt The high school band is a significant part of school life. It is always present to add color and life to the cheering section at all home games, occasionally adding floor drills as part of the show before the game. It participates in school assemblies, pep sessions, and patriotic programs. The band gave two concerts during the year, one each in the fall and spring. In the spring of 1945 the band was given first division ratings in both concert playing and in sight reading, and second division in marching in the band and orchestra contest held in Bloomington. Members of the band who won first division ratings in the 1945 solo and ensemble contests were: Imogene Maxwell, Donald Fishel, Joanne Hickman, Ruth Mosier, Lois Con- gram, Patty Dixon, Joe Merideth, Gary Burns, Martha Bell Jordan, Wanda Ratts, Melvin Maxwell, James Holler, and Phyllis Forbes. The band, directed by Aden K. Long, had the following officers for the year: top sergeant, Gary Burns; drum major, Joe Merideth; sergeants, Bar¬ bara Hite, Gladys Messmer, Joanne Hickman, Bill Adkins, Melvin Maxwell, James Goss, and Martha Bell Jordan. 44 Orchestra The high school orchestra offers to the student an oppprtunity to become acquainted with, and to cultivate a lasting appreciation for, worthy music. This year the string orchestra of twenty-six members met three days a week under the leadership of Mrs. Dorothea Lowder. Full orchestra, with fifty-one members, met two days a week with Mr. Long as director. Public appearances by the orchestra included a spring concert, com¬ mencement, the Junior Class play, the Senior Class play, and concerts for both junior and senior high schools. String ensembles for the orchestra were kept very busy playing at many community and school activities. In the spring of 1945 the orchestra won a first division rating for its performance in the orchestra contest sponsored by the University High School in Bloomington. Members of the string orchestra who won first divi¬ sion ratings in the 1945 solo and ensemble contest were: Hiram Pearcy, Mary Alice Hensley, Mary Joan Sweet, Betty Baker, Betty Parker, and Helen Tackett. The officers of the orchestra for the year were: president, Mary Alice Hensley; secretary-treasurer, Helen Tackett; librarian, Mary Joan Sweet. First Violins —Mary Alice Hensley, Hiram Pearcy, Carol Coleman, Betty Hermeling, Suzanne Pitkin, Betty Loehr, Rosalyn Cibull Second Violins —-Alice Rose Moore, lane Barnard, Janice Colin, Patricia Strickler, Nancy McDonald, Joan Fleener Cellos —Mary Joan Sweet, Barbara Bergman, Betty Grounds, Alice Branch, Tulia Butler Bass —Margie Baugh, Nancy Dickens, Lucy Collier, Janice Duckworth Viola —Betty Baker, Betty Parker, Joan Hacker Flutes —Joanne Hickman, Pat Dixon, Don Traub Oboe—Sue Hines, Joe Kivett Clarinet —Barbara Hite, Don Fishel, Gladys Messmer, Eva Elliott Saxophones —Imogene Maxwell, Amos Hewitt Bassoon —Ruth Mosier Trumpets —Gary Burns, Martha Jordan, Don Congram, Wanda Ratts French Horns —Joe Merideth, Simeon Scherer, Ephram Goss Trombones —Melvin Maxwell, John St. John Baritone —Bill Adkins Percussion —Ruth Finney, Virginia Musgrave, Walter Williamson, James Goss, Helen Tackett Row i —Wanita Kivett, president; Louise Pearcy, vice-president; Roberta Cramer, secretary; Mary Catherine Stewart, treasurer; Pat Adams, corresponding secretary; Phyllis Allison, reporter; Louise Allen Row 2—Patty Allison, Mary Lou Baker, Geraldine Bange, Viola Bolin, Marian Bunton, Frances Burkett, Pat Champlin Row 3 —Maxine Cohen, Carol Coleman, Geraldine Cox, Jean Finchum, Mary Fleener, Becky Fodrill Row 4 —Alice Gillaspy, Eileen Gillaspy, Irene Gillaspy, Betty Hacker, Evelyn Hacker, Margaret Ann Hewitt . 3 uture J omemalz erd The Future Homemakers is an organization of girls interested in serving the school and community, promoting friendship, and helping the girls be¬ come better citizens and homemakers. It has state affiliation. The club, which has 59 members, is sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Baugh¬ man. Miss Baughman was formerly both a local and state officer. The club sent delegates to the state convention at the time of the State. Teachers ' Association in Indianapolis. They also sponsored a dance after one of the ball games. 46 flow j —Bessie Holden, Wilma Jones, Helen Kitchen, Gladys Messmer, Lillian Mitchner, Beatrice Montgomery, Virginia Musgrave flow 2 —Barbara O ' Neal, Norma Parmerlee, Phyllis Pearcy, Eva Ruth Phillips, Marian Powell, Norma Prather, Norma Jean Prather flow 3 —j an e Reynolds, Martha Secrest, Mary K. Shaw, Barbara Shields, Virginia Skaggs, Eileen Sloan flow 4 —Lewanna Smith, Mary E. Stiles, Phyllis Stiles, Joan St. John, Betty Vibbart, Marjorie Williams • 5 uture J omemciherS On November 13 their initiation was held, both the candlelight cere¬ mony and the informal part. On December 20 the club combined with the Home Nursing and Home Economics classes for their annual Christmas Tea. It was an impressive ceremony, lasting from two to four o ' clock. Many students and teachers attended. In addition, the following activities formed an important part of the club ' s program for the year: in February, an all-school Valentine Dance; in March, a Home Economics field day; in April, an all fool ' s party with the F.F.A. as guests; in May, entertainment for the mothers of the girls, and the senior banquet. Officers of the club this year were: president, Wanita Kivett; vice-presi¬ dent, Louise Pearcy; recording secretary, Roberta Lee Cramer; correspond¬ ing secretary, Pat Adams; treasurer, Kitty Stewart; and reporter, Phyllis Allison. 47 flow 1 —Mr. Long, Director, Barbara Hite, Margie Baugh, Martha Iordan, Carol Coleman, Earlene Pearson, Shirley Beaver, Betty Grounds, Leonard Coffey, Bob Shelborne, Donald Fishel, Fred Waycott, Don Congram, Amos Hewitt, Bessie Powell, Virginia Musgrave, Elizabeth Jarrett, Betty Long, Carolyn Fesler, Patty Dixon, Betty Loehr flow II —Mary Joan Sweet, Ruth Maxwell, Maxine Wampler, Barbara Bergman, Margaret Hastings, Dale Blunk, Zane Knoy, Bob Callis, Hiram Pearcy, Tom Schnaiter, George Scott, Peggy Beggeman, Thelma Traub, Mary Alice Hensley, Nancy Thomas, Jean Ratts Row III —Betty Parker, Ruth Long, Helen Fishel, Imogene Maxwell, Thomas Bowman, Ralph Shumaker, Bob Jarrett, Glenn Tudor, Bob Hastings, Alice Gillaspy, Joella Wilkinson, Becky Foddrill, Betty Ruth Hermeling Row IV —Donald Traub, Bob Kellor, John Abraham, Bill Caldwell, Jim Goss Pianist —Helen Tackett nu a oruA The mixed chorus, or B-Natural Club, meets twice a week at the activity- period for the purpose of studying vocal music for performance. Member¬ ship is determined by tryouts so that a well balanced choir can be obtained. The projects for the chorus this year were a Thanksgiving program, a spring variety show, an Easter program, and numbers for Baccalaureate. This year ' s chorus is the largest and best balanced of those in recent years and its programs were well received. Officers of the club were: Helen Tackett, accompanist; James Goss, president; Leonard Coffey, secretary-treasurer; sponsor, Mr. Long. 48 flow I —Tom Thacker, Don Turley, Jim Cooley, Harry Johnston, Gary Burns, Ed Ferguson, Bob Finney, Austin Godsey Left Down —Ancil Ballinger, Bill Bates, Dale Blunk, Leonard Coffey, Don Con- gram, Robert Cragen, Charles Fair -i V w rV « 5ar Right Down —Jerry Mansfield, Bob Max¬ well, Marcene Pearcy, Billy Rose, Jack Truax, Glenn Tudor, Joe Merideth Center Across —Jerry Kivett, Wayne Dillman, Robert Jarrett, Keys Lowder Center Down —James Fair, Robert Hart, Dean Hicks, Ephraim Goss, Chester Koons jk.y The club has been affiliated with the state ' s Y. M. C. A. for many years. Its purpose is To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. Its platform is Clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. This year eleven new members were initiated into the club from the sophomore and junior classes. Activities of the club were: playing the T. B. seal benefit basketball game with the F. F. A., selling cokes at basketball games, and an informal picnic in the fall and spring. The officers were: president, Tom Thacker, vice president, Don Turley; secretary, lames Cooley; treasurer, Harry Johnston; sergeant-at-arms, Gary Burns; sponsor, Mr. Bowers. 49 flow 1 -—Peggy Beggeman, president; Earlene Pearson, vice-president; Helen Fishel, secretary; Bessie Powell, treasurer; Colleen Alexander, Virginia Allen, Georgia Cherry, Mabel Cohen, Carolyn Fesler flow 2 —Elsie Hand, Barbara Hite, Barbara Long, Martha Lou Miller, Jean Myers, Emma Richards, Eva Ralston, Erma Sheeks, Joella Wilkinson, Joan Wiggins 9 Dramatic The Dramatic Club was organized in 1944 under the sponsorship of Miss McCoy. Our sponsor for this year is Miss Shufflebarger. The club sponsored a winter dance on December 8. January 23 we gave a program for the Girls ' League, which consisted of a program of personality, in which we gave short skits to show what things we do wrong and how to correct them. Also the girls had a project on which to work during the year. Some of those which were suggested were: write a one act play, direct a one act play, or write a monogram or dialogue. Some of the things we have worked on during our club meetings were radio scripts, one act plays, and pantomimes. The officers are: president, Peggy Beggeman; vice president, Earlene Pearson; secretary, Helen Fishel; treasurer, Bessie Powell. The Girls ' Athletic Association was new in Martinsville High School this year. It was organized for girls that have a special interest in sports. Officers of this year ' s club were Dorothy Meredith, president; Anna Slaven, vice-president; Gloria Schnaiter, secretary; and Jean Bennett, treasurer. The club was sponsored by Miss Stalcup. The fall sport season was started by playing volleyball between teams captained by Barbara O ' Neal and Betty Long. Following this, basketball became the main feature of the winter season. Gloria Schnaiter and Mary Lou Baker were basketball captains. Other organized activities of the winter season included free throw and ping-pong tournaments. In addition to sports activities for club members, they sponsored a bas¬ ketball game between seventh and eighth grade girls, and a basketball tour¬ nament for high school girls. These organized activities were supplemented by social get togethers during the year and participation in the unorganized activities of bicycling, hiking, bowling, skating, and horseback riding. flow I —Dorothy Merideth, president; Anna Slaven, vice-president; Gloria Schnaiter, secretary; Jean Bennett, treasurer; Mary Lou Baker, Rosalyn Cibull, Jean Johnson, Nigel Johnson, Barbara Long flow II —Betty Long, Lillian Mitchner, Ethel Moulder, Barbara O ' Neal, Ruby Piercefield, Marian Powell, Rosemary Rhodes, Mary Catherine Stewart, Phyllis Stiles 50 flow I —Peggy Knoy, Mabel Cohen, Carol Coleman, Betty Baker flow Ii —Peggy Beggeman, Judy Kivett, Wanita Kivett flow III —Ruth Mosier, Louise Pearcy flow IV —Earlene Pearson QirL’Cx xeca tiue c, ounci The Girls ' Executive Council is the governing body of the Girls ' League which is composed of all the girls in Senior High School. The council is composed of the officers of the League and the presi¬ dents and vice-presidents of all the girls ' clubs. A money-making project for the league has been the sale of candy and ice cream at the basketball games. The Executive Coun¬ cil and the Future Homemakers have participated in this activity. Plans for redecorating the Girls ' Lounge are in effect. On October nineteenth the League sponsored an all-school Halloween party. Programs have been presented by the Sunshine Society, Dra¬ matic Club, Future Homemakers, the League, and freshmen girls. Their topics were personality, grooming, posture, style shows, and decorating girls ' bedrooms. The officers are: president, Peggy Knoy; vice-president, Mabel Cohen; secretary-treasurer, Carol Coleman; sponsor, Miss McCoy. The Junior High Gra-Y Club was organized this year. It is composed of five seventh and five eighth grade boys. Gra-Y is the Y.M.C.A. club program for boys of grade-school age. The name Gra-Y is an abbreviation of grade school and the Y.M.C.A. Gra-Y encourages its members to be strong in body, mind, and spirit and to live in a Christian way in homes, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. Members achieve the purpose of Gra-Y by striving together to be friendly, to respect and serve others, to be healthy, to show good sportsmanship, to be helpful at home, to keep up in school work, to take part in church activities, and to be reverent to God. The sponsor of Gra-Y is Kenneth Lee, and the officers are Jack St. John, president; Robert Johnson, vice-president; Billy Record, secretary-treasurer. flow I —Jack St. John flow II —Robert Johnson, Bill Record Row III —John Hine, Charles Kivett, Norman Marshall flow IV —Robert Mitchner, Bill Pauley, Phillip Pitkin, Marvin Williams 51 flow I —Helen Shields, Mabel Cohen, Gary Burns, Roberta Cramer, Bill Baughman, James Cooley, Mary Louise Bales, Jean Sheetz flow II —Joe Baughman, Robert Cragen, Rose Ann Walters, Inaberyl Pearcy, Anita Abbott, Cordelia Cordell, Joan St. John, Kenneth Bennett flow III —Mr. Young, Ephraim Goss, Janet Pearcy, Colleen Alexander, Peggy Knoy, Ed Ferguson, Bob Keller flow IV —Marcene Pearcy, Dale Blunk, Glendon Tudor, Raymond Buchanan, Bob McKee •Student Cdt ounci The Student Council of Martinsville High School is an organization to encourage student government and good citizenship, to promote better student- teacher relationships, and to better the general welfare of the student body. The Student Council was organized in the spring of 1945. The officers of this year are: president, Gary Bums; vice president, Jim Cooley; secretary, Roberta Cramer; and treasurer, Bill Baughman; sponsor, Mr. Young. This year the Student Council has conducted election of yell leaders; financed, with the Athletic Association, the training of yell leaders; investi¬ gated and co-operated with teachers on hallway traffic; encouraged restrictions on outside activities. The Student Council plans in the future to promote interest in the Shaving Mug; purchase a new coke machine; purchase and supervise wire baskets for school yards; help with all school programs; work out plans for Student Council members to visit other schools; finance and keep up Honor Roll; finance M ' s on Shaving Mug; co-operate with cafeteria on lunch time; investigate the sale of candy; investigate possibilities of a hand book. 52 Row I —Kenneth Rawlins, James Coleman, Melvin Maxwell, Mr. Telfer, Charles Flake, John Abraham, Bill Baughman Row II —John Clark, Joe Baughman, Jean Lebo, Dale Cornelius, Joe Hacker, Norman Edmondson Row III —Edward Lynn, Lloyd Devore, Todd Johnson, Raymond Bolin, John Williams, Verbs Dunn Row IV —Merrill Maxwell, Robert Kitchen, Charles Edmondson, Robert Crone, Bob Cooksey }uture 5 armerS „ L4 menca The Martinsville Chapter of Future Farmers is a part of a national organization which reaches from the state of Maine to Hawaii, and from the state of Washington to Puerto Rico. Its activities during the year include the following contests: pest eradica¬ tion, public speaking, essay, ear of corn, bonds and stamps, and attendance. All of these contests make up the chapter contest. We hold about six night meetings annually. Among these night meetings are girl friend night, parent night, talent night, initiation of new members, and the installation of new officers. We hold a project tour in the summer. On this tour we visit each niem- ber ' s farm and look over his projects. We sent out news letters to the service boys. We also sponsored the Renfro Valley Bam Dance this year. Last year three of our boys received the Hoosier Farmer Degree, which is the highest state honor offered by the Future Farmers of America. These boys were James Coleman, Melvin Maxwell, and Charles Flake. James Coleman was one of the six highest in the state. All three of these boys now hold either a State or District Office. Their offices are: Melvin Maxwell, State vice-president; Charles Flake, district director; and James Coleman, district secretary. James Coleman and Charles Flake had their life biography given over the radio this last summer. Melvin Maxwell was one of the two delegates from Indiana to attend the National Convention held at Kansas City, Missouri, last fall. The honors which these boys have received are due largely to the help given them by their advisor, Virgil Telfer. Our chapter won third in the state chapter contest last year. Melvin Maxwell won fifth in the state essay contest. Charles Flake won the district public speaking contest. We have two candidates for the Hoosier Farmer Degree this year. They are John Abraham and Lloyd Devore. Our chapter now owns four registered Duroc gilts. These gilts are put out on a lease basis to the boys to help improve the livestock in the community. Our chapter defeated the Hi-Y in selling bonds. We also won top honors in the High School in this contest. The officers for the past year were: president, Melvin Maxwell; vice- president, Charles Flake; secretary, James Coleman; reporter, Kenneth Rawlins; treasurer, John Abraham; sentinel, William Baughman; advisor, Virgil Telfer. 53 jp . lrtedian Editor . ...Bob Hastings Classes and Mounting.. .Mary Alice Hensley Senior Editors .Melvin Maxwell and Wanita Kivett Business Managers . .Mary Anne Stewart and Elizabeth Jarrett Calendar . .Ruth Mosier and Gloria Schnaiter Wills .. ..Mary Lou Baker and Peggy Beggeman Faculty .. .Mabel Cohen and Marion Powell Clubs.. . .Peggy Knoy, Charles Flake, and Barbara Hite Sports..... . James Coleman, Bill Baughman, and John Priest Prophecy . . .Phyllis Allison and Phyllis Pearcy Baby Pictures. .Nigel Johnson and Thelma Kimery Art. .... ..Joanett Dillender and Margie Baugh We had gobs of fun experimenting for an annual this year. Miss Rose was promoted to Miss Stevens ' former position and received considerable assistance from Mr. McGlasson on his return to civies. Work has been our first names for nearly four months. With a bit of shoving from the right people, we finally got our contributions turned in— the day before press time. At some time we all wished we hadn ' t volun¬ teered, but years from now while scouring the 46 Artesian we ' ll remember the friends we made at staff meetings, pasting sessions, and brain labor. 54 m K. Shaw B Ml S RAVf ft Wa a m ia J. Hickman n Powell Ruths” Bob Finney R. Hosier ' ' ■ � ■ M B. Jordan PATTY i PHYLLIS ALLISON Abraham % ' WT; -- x ' f pPPS NORBERT KNIESLY Coming here from Logansport in 1943, Mr. Kniesly has completed his third year of coaching at Martinsville. Besides his work as basketball coach, he has charge of all physical fitness classes. Although the year has been marked by many defeats, he has molded his squad into a fighting organiza¬ tion which will be heard from next year. Issistcint (loaches KENNETH D. OSTERMEYER W. K. STAPLEY Coaching the freshman and junior high basketball teams, Mr. Kenneth D. Oster- meyer has completed a good season. With a great per¬ sonality, he is a good friend to know. Taking the track responsi¬ bilities is Mr. W. K. Stapley. He has produced some good material in his years at this job. He also has charge of noon basketball. i; k fig ; § .1 AUSTIN GODSEY A veteran of four years, Austin has played as an aggressive forward. His calmness and sportsman¬ ship showed up through the season. JIM GOSS Being 6 ' 2” tall, Jim did most of our rebounding. He was always fighting to win and was a big help in getting points. MELVIN MAXWELL Playing his first year on the varsity, Melvin proved himself qualified by his ball handling and his eye for long shots. Melvin is a senior. TOM THACKER This was Tom ' s first year of high school basket¬ ball. He has played both guard and forward. He was a hard driver for the basket and was good on defense. CHARLES FAIR A fiery junior forward. Dud was a scrapper. His ability to carry the ball down the floor and hit from the side was quite helpful. JIM FAIR Jim is another junior who helps on getting those rebounds. He also can hit set shots from the side. He will have another year to play. TOM JOHNSON Used as a substitute for forward, Tom was a one handed shooter. Although he had trouble hitting this year, he shows possibilities for next season. DON TURLEY As a substitute Don was a good long shot. He will be back next year for another season. He had a good spirit which helped the team out tremendously. JACK TRUAX Jack, a guard, was the speed demon of the team. He was always on his toes on defense, watching for a chance to steal the ball, or capture a loose ball. Jack is only a junior. ROGER ADKINS Having only one year of basketball prior to this, Roger put himself on the floor, although only a sophomore. Dribbling and ball handling are his specialties. EPH GOSS Eph ' s height and determination was a big boost to the team. He played on the pivot most of the season, substituting for Jim. He has two more years. JOHN PRIEST As a helper to the coach John was chosen student manager. He had been working with the ball boys several years and proved himself very capable in the job. 59 Kneeling —lack Truax, Bill Baughman, Melvin Maxwell Row I —Jim Fair, Charles Fair, Austin Godsey, Tom Johnson, Rodger Adkins, Don Turley Row II —Jim Goss, John Priest, Tom Thacker, Bill Bates, Ephraim Goss arditty Martinsville 32 ___ Mooresville 29 32 ____ Connersville 29 27 ... Greensburg 39 33 ... Columbus 47 28 . Bedford 44 25 ...... Franklin 29 44 . Rushville 37 40 ... Bloomington 38 43 . Greencastle 30 28 .. Seymour 34 30 . Bloomington 42 32 .... Shelby ville 38 19 ... Bedford 37 30 . University 34 22 . Washington 33 36 . Crawfordsville 51 35 ... Southport 45 28 . Franklin 33 HOLIDAY TOURNEY Martinsville 43 . Crawfordsville 50 27 . Noblesville 49 60 eServeS Martinsville Mooresville 20 Connersville 12 Greensburg 18 Columbus 21 Franklin 15 Rushville 21 Bloomington 19 Greencastle 17 Seymour 22 Bloomington 12 Shelbyville 27 Bedford 34 University 28 Washington 18 Crawfordsville 27 Southport 21 Franklin 22 (overtime) (overtime) Row I —Bill Hendershot, Bill Bates, Chester Koons, Ancil Ballinger, Jerry Kivett Row II —Bob Hensley, Glen Caywood, Russell Lane Martinsville 22 . Monrovia 27 20 . University 22 29 . University 32 29 . Mooresville 21 12 . Monrovia 29 19 . Bloomington 27 23 . Mooresville 16 38 . Bloomington 18 Row I —Bob Shelburne, Amos Hewitt, Fred Miller, Tom Schnaiter, William Reynolds, Harold Dixon flow II —Wesley Scholl, Paul Robinson, Merrill Maxwell, Forrest Brummet, John Bob Hacker ( 13 . ecun Row I —Harry Baugh, Dewey Fulford, Dale Hines, Robert Wal¬ ters, Kenneth Turney, Robert Johnson, Tom Woods flow II —Marvin Williams, Don Robinson, Jim Richards, Ivan Foltz, Robert Whitlow, Jim Mitchner SENIOR HIGH YELL LEADERS m Joe Baughman, Suzanne Pitkin, Peggy Beggeman, Leonard Coffey : JUNIOR HIGH YELL LEADERS Pat Beaver, Barbara Baker, Joan Hacker, Wanda Lowder flow I —John Anderson, Bob Hart, Jerry Kivett, Bob Curtis, Charles Alexander, Harold Dixon Row II —Jim Coffey, Tom Schnaiter, Ancil Ballinger, Bill Bates, Robert Callis, Bill Reynolds flow III —John Williams, Fred Miller, Jack Truax, Ephraim G oss, Rodger Adkins, Jim Goss, Amos Hewitt JracL Since our coach Keith Stapley first organized a track team here in 1940, there has been a steady growth of enthusiasm in the local track team. It is becoming better each year. Last year three boys qualified for the state meet. They were James Holler, William Powell, and Jim Goss. The prospects for this year ' s track team are bright. There is a lot of talent on the present team. They are boys who have been interested in track with most of them starting on the junior high track team. Although track is still a fairly young sport at our school, it is progressing fast and we should have an excellent team this year. mm HH ■ Austin Godseu Bissy Scockus Austin: “I wouldn’t have believed all this if I hadn’t seen it, Bissy. Bissy Scockus: “Then how come you believe in me?’ Austin: “I’m proud of uou, Bissy - you and me and the other 74 seniors.’’ Bissy Scockus : “Say that makes me the ’Spirit’ of 76, doesn’t it, Austin?’ ’ 64 - • . I ! ;