Argenta Oreana High School - Pilot Yearbook (Argenta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1947 volume:

t We, ihe class of 1947 of the Argenta Community High School, wish to dedicate this annual to each and every patron of our high school. Each has, through genuine loyalty and support, made our school and this yearbook possible. We, hereby, in this dedication, wish to express our sin- cere gratitude for their able assistance and profound interest. OUR SCHOOL Since 1928, ihis building has been 10 Argenta High School stu- dents a place to mature intellectually and emotionally, to learn how to meet the problems one has to face, to bridge the gap from childhood to adulthood. It has been a place to learn the value of good friends, to play and find enjoyment, and to plan for the future. Our Alma Mater—we won't forget you! Come, my friends, and we shall spy What's going on in Argenta High. Through the annual report, The Pilot, the Senior Class of 1947 has employed Private Investigator Sammy Snoopum to investigate the goings-on of Argenta Com- munity High School. 4 DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADVERTISEMENTS STUDY HALL SCHOOL DISMISSED 6 ADMINISTRATION Harry B. Munch DIRECTORS Oscar D. Phillips Secretary Everett McClelland President Ray Coberly Velma Groves V. D. AMACHER PRINCIPAL Mr. V. D. Amacher has been principal and a teacher at A. C. H. S. since 1929. He came the second year the building was in use and suc- ceeded Mr. H. J. Cawthorne. Having acquired his college education at the University of Illinois, he received a B. S. degree in 1927 and a M. S. degree in 1931. During Mr. Amacher's service here, our high school has become fully accredited by the North Central Association and the University of Illinois. A new agriculture building has been added, our home economics room has been remodeled, and a new commercial department established. Mr. Amacher has been anxious to build up our school with a well trained faculty and he has worked successfully with the school board in accom- plishing this. Our high school district has been enlarged, some of the non-school districts having been added. Through Mr. Amacher's leadership and with the cooperation of the board, the Argenta Community High School has become one of the top ranking high schools in central Illinois. 9 FACULTY FRANCIS I. FREEMAN, B. S. (Latin, English, Chorus) Central College of Fayette, Missouri Missouri University JAMES R. HILDEBRAND, B. OF ED. (Sociology, Biology, Phy. Ed., Coaching) Illinois Stale Normal University New York University ALVIN KELLER, B. S. (Band) University of Indiana Illinois Wesleyan University ROSELYN PENCE, B. S. (Homemaking I, II, III, Phy. Ed.) (Manager of Hot Lunch Cafeteria) James Millikin University Hospital Dietetic Training, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 10 FACULTY IMOGENE REISCHE, B. S. IN ED. (Commerce-Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Busi ness Training) Western Illinois Stale Teachers College University of Wisconsin ROBERT REUTER, B. S. (Agriculture I, II, IV) University of Illinois MARGARET R. WEAVER, B. A., M. A. (English, Dramatics, History, Phy. Ed.) Eastern Illinois Slate Teachers College University of Illinois Northwestern University RAYMOND WILSON, B. OF ED., M. A. (Algebra, Geometery) Eastern Illinois Slate Teachers College University of Illinois Helen and Betty relaxing? during noon Barb and Pete Oh—Wheel! Playing Tennis or Catching Flies? Richard must have opened the door to part of the male population Isn't it Rather Cold Girls? 12 CLASSES 13 Top Row—Oh thoso Freshmen! Troubled.Harry? Tired Girls? Second Row—Is that our basketball center? Go in' steady. Third Row—Comfortable? Interested onlookers Swing .Girlsl Fourth Row—Perfect positioni Some hat .Wanda. 14 SENIORS JACK BRADFORD Class President, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Play Operetta 2 Argenois, 4 Basketball, 1, 4� Baseball, 3, 4 Activity Letter, 2, 3 Intramural, 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY BROCKMAN Vice-president, 4 Argenois, Bus. Mgr., 4� F. H. A., 1, 4 Sophomore and Junior Play Homecoming attendant, 4; Intramural, 1, 2, 3. KEITH SNYDER Sec.-Treas., 3, 4 Pilot StaH, 4, F. F. A., 1, 3; Operetta, 2, 3 Sophomore, Junior and Senior Play; Baseball, 4; Track, 2, 3, 4,- Intramural, 1, 2, 3, 4; Activity Letter, 3. LEOTA BETZ Argenois, Co-editor, 4; Pilot Staff, 3 F. H. A., 1, 2, 3, 4 Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Play; Scholastic Letters, 1, 2, 3, 4; Valedictorian. 15 SENIOR HISTORY As I was rummaging through an old trunk the other day I came upon a small envelope marked class pictures. The first picture, a group of thirty students, was marked Freshman Class of 1943. In the front row sal Elwin Roberts, our President Arabel Ferrill, Vice-President and Belly Humphrey, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Hargraves and Mr. Wilson were our sponsors this year and Betty Querrey, Margaret Allsup represented our class as attendants at the homecoming. The second picture disclosed a much smaller group. The year-long process of converting Freshmen into Sophomores had partially helped diminish our number to thirteen. This year Betty Querrey was chosen President Betty Van Fossan, Vice-President,- and Betty Humphrey, Secre- tary-Treasurer. Mrs. Freeman and Mr. Ellison were our sponsors and under their direction we presented two one-act plays. Betty Humphrey and Betty Querrey were the homecoming attendants this year. The third picture was of our Junior Class. With some new members and a loss of others our census showed a total of seventeen. Again Betty Querrey was chosen President with Dale McBride and Keith Snyder serv- ing as Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer. That fall, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Weaver, our sponsor, we presented a three-act play, Al- most Summer. It was regarded by many as one of the best Junior plays ever presented at A. C. H. S. In January, under the tnanagement of Mrs. Wilson, who was our sponsor, we held a magazine sale to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Ban- quet. We made well over our goal of $500. Donna Haskell and Jack Brad- ford were awarded watches for having the highest individual sales record. Raising the money and decorating the gym was a lot of work but after our banquet in April there was no trace of regrets. An Enchanted Garden was used as the theme and it was quite a success! Betty Van Fossan and Betty Querrey were chosen to represent the Junior class in the queen's court for the homecoming. The fourth picture showed a group of students, proud that they had become the seasoned veterans of the entire student body. I well remem- ber that being a senior usually meant easing up on lessons, but to me it seemed a bit harder. This year, the honor of publishing the annual fell up- on our class with Donna Haskell and Belly Querrey as Editors. Also the Argenois was to be edited by our class and the two chosen for this job were Arabel Ferrill and Leola Betz. On November 1, we presented Don’t Darken My Door! , a three-act comedy and romance. Mrs. Weaver was again our director. Mr. Hilde- brand and Miss Reische were our class sponsors. When homecoming time came Belly Van Fossan was elected by the student body to be Basketball Queen of 1946-47 and was crowned at our homecoming game with Warrensburg on February 14. Her senior atten- dants were Arabel Ferrill and Betty Brockman. Along with these other activities our class sponsored at least one party or dance each year. As a whole, our last year seemed an immensely successful one. It certainly was one to be long remembered and cherished just as I have cherished those four class pictures. 16 SENIORS NEVILLE CREEKMUR Class Presideni, 3; F. F. A. President 4,- Argenia Staff, 3 F. F. A., 2, 3, 4 Operetta 2, 3 Junior Play; Basket- ball, 1, 2, 3 Track, 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Intramural, 1, 2, 3, 4. ARABEL FERRILL Vice-President, 1; Argenois, Co-Editor, 4; Sophomore, Junior, Senior Play, Scholarship Letter, 1, 2, 3, 4,- Activity Letter, 1, 2, 3, 4,- Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3 Class Reporter, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- Intramural, 1, 2, 3, 4. Salulatorian for May 1947. DONNA HASKEL F. H. A., 1, 2, 3,- Commercial Club, 2 Argenois Staff, 3, 4,- Pilot, Editor, 4,- Staff, 3 Chorus, 1, 2; Mixed Chorus, 1, 2; Photography Club, 1, 2; Photography Club Letter, 2,- Scholarship Letter, 3,- Intramural, 1, 2, 3. BETTY HUMPHREY Vice-President, 3,- Class Officer 1, 2,- F. H. A. Presi- dent, 4,- Argenois Staff, 2, 4,- Pilot Staff 3, 4,- Queen Attend- ant, 2; Cheerleader, 2, 4,- Operetta, 1, 2, 3,- Chorus, 1, 2, 3,- Band, 1, 2, 3, 4,- Intramural, 1, 2, 3, 4. 17 CLASS WILL Know all men by these presents .... The twelfth grade of this school, being about to separate and scat- ter into parts unknown, but possessing treasure beyond price which should receive careful attention, does distribute them as follows in her last will and testament. First: We request that our memory as a brilliant class be ever kept green and that the good deeds we have performd be regularly told. The president of this class is hereby given the right to destroy all class record books, so that everyone can go through life as having been an A pupil, and there will be no way to disprove it. Second: We bequeath to the faculty our deepest appreciation for all they have done for us. Third: To the Junior class for a period of one year we give the use of our classrooms with all their supplies and furnishings. If a student de- sires to stay longer, the time may be extended. Fourth: We, the members of the Senior class, do give, devise, and bequeath unto our underclassmen the following treasures: LEOTA BETZ wills her intellectual accomplishments to Ivan Porter. JACK BRADFORD offers his experience in jockeying a Model A to Haroldean Cheatham. BETTY BROCKMAN leaves her position in Goken's store to Richard Gar- rett. NEVILLE CREEKMUR bequeaths his way with women to Dick Jones. ARABEL FERRILL wills her mathematical ability to Bill Oldweiler. DONNA HASKELL leaves her winning personality to Bernadine Ater. BETTY LEE HUMPHREY wills her ability as cheerleader to Martha Lust. MARILYN KRUEGER offers her sweet voice to Lum Tipsword. HELEN PHELPS bequeaths her quiet and silent manner to Wanda Kaufman. BETTY QUERREY wills her ability to graduate in mid-year to Charles Kaufman. ELWIN ROBERTS wills his class time witticisms to Bob Marsh. KEITH SNYDER leaves his bright red socks to Don Padgett. EDWARD STOGSDILL gives his lowering height to John Agee. BETTY VAN FOSSAN offers the honor of being queen to Darlene Cooke. PAUL WELCH leaves his willingness to skip school to Paul Doane. Whereby we appoint the Junior Class as executor of this will and stipulate that it shall not be required to furnish bond. In witness whereof, we have signed and published as our last will and testament this 9th day of May, 1947. Signed 18 SENIORS MARILYN KRUEGER Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural 1, 2, HELEN PHELPS F. H. A. 1, 2 Pilot Staff 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY QUERREY Class President 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4,Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Queen Attendant 1, 2, 3; Argenois Reporter 2, 3, 4; Pilot Co- Editor 4; Staff 3,- Sophomore, Junior Senior Play; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 Band Letter 3 Athletic Letter 1, 2, 3 Scholastic Letter 1, 2, 3; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Salutatorian for January 1947. ELWIN ROBERTS Class President 1,- Pilot Staff 4 Argenois Staff 1, 4; F. F. A., 4, President 3 Sophomore, Junior, Senior Play Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2 Chorus 1, 2 Oper- etta 1, 2 Scholarship Letter 1 Activity Letter 1, 2, 3, 4 Intra- mural 1, 2, 3, 4. 19 SENIOR PROPHECY A RETURN TRIP Our old lin Lizzie coughed its way into an approaching town on our 1967 summer va- cation, and we viewed the surrounding scenes with increasing interest for we recognized it as Newburg. My! has that town grown sinceour days at A. C. H. S. We decided to stop there for awhile, and we were directed to the Slumbering Hotel by a local character, Slim High- pocket. Imagine our surprise to find an oldfriend behind the desk! Yes, Paul Welch has gone up in the world. Paul told us he married a quite successful old maid after searching twenty years. We were exhausted from traveling all day, so Paul summoned a bellhop to show us to our rooms. The next day just before noon, we set out on a little jaunt around town. Being attracted by a group of impressive looking buildings, we wandered over and found it to be the Univer- sity of Newburg. On migrating to the football field, we found a game in progress. Well, there was Betty Van Fossan yelling her lungs out for a certain fullback. Could it be a carry-over from her high school days? Betty is spending a portion of her vacation here relaxing after her exciting but strenuous occupation as an El Torreador—lady bull fighter—in gay Mexico City. Seeing that we were so interested, a distinguished, serious-looking gentleman spoke to us. Bless our souls if it wasn't Fuzz Roberts! It seems that Fuzz is a science professor at the college (you know he always knew the answers in Physics) and has his secretary and a deck of cards with him at all times. Upon closer observation, we found that his pert secretary was Marilyn Krueger, the newcomer to A. C. H. S. in her Senior year. Fuzz said she was very competent and dependable, but he didn't comment on the cards. They both seemed overjoyed at our reunion and Fuzz asked if we would like to meet some of his fellow teachers. We found there was one which needed no introduction_Leota Betz—another schoolmate. Leota, taking a cue from her brilliance in Latin, teaches languages at the college. Journeying on, we came to an extremely modern grocery with the name Brockman's on the front. Yes, Betty has made a success of her life since her days at Goken's Grocery. As we turned to leave, we met Neville Creekmur who was buying candy for his ten red-headed children. That night we attended the Bamboo Inn to see some old friends perform. Betty Lee Humphrey and Eddie Stogsdill's dance routine stole the show; their steps for Bumble Boogie were really solid! Eddie later told us that another of our schoolmates had a leading part in an opera now playing at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. Yes, Betty Querrey is the star. As we were about to leave, there arose a commotion. We discovered that next to us was a great celebrity, Jack Bradford-the matinee idol of the day. (Could this have resulted from his commendable acting in the Junior and Senior plays?) Among the people surrounding Jack was a smartly-dressed woman reporter showering him with questions. She looked famil- iar. Why, yes,—Arabel Ferrill—now well-known for her excellent news account in the Chicago Sun. Continued on Page 22 20 SENIORS GILBERT SMITH Sophomore Play F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1 Operetta 1, 2, 3 Baskeiball 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Entered Service April 11, 1946. EDWARD STOGSDILL Enrolled September 1940, attended 2 years, entered Navy Re-entered school Sept. 1946. BETTY VAN FOSSAN Band 1, 2, 3, 4,- Band emblem 3, 4,- Operetta 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4,- F. H. A.,Sec.-Treas. 2,- Junior and Senior Play,- Pilot Staff 4,- Queen Attendant 3,- Baskeiball Queen 4; Activity Letter 1, 2, 3; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL WELCH Sophomore and Junior Play; Baseball 2, 3,- Basketball 2, 3; Track 3, 4,- Activity Letter 3,- F. F. A. 3; Intramural 2, 3, 4. Continued from Page 20 The flash of cameras blinded Jack. There was Donna Haskell, always such a camera fiend, and her able assistant, Helen Phelps, making the most of their opportunity. We must remember to buy a copy of the next issue of Look to see their work. The next morning, we began to gel on the move again. Our last glimpse of good old Newburg included a never-to-be-forgotten scene of Keith Snyder cleaning his rifle to go after skunks (they always did seem to like him, you know) and singing Pistol-Packin Mama. So on we went with the wind blowing the hayseeds and turnip blossoms out of our hair. SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS 22 Camp Drake (Tokyo) Japan January 18, 1947 Hello Class: As Commencement time nears, my thoughts go back to my old class of '47. It was April 11, 1946, when I left for induction in the U. S. Army. By June 19, I was an old Vet (or so I thought), for I had finished basic training. Then, overseas. After 17 dreary days of rocking and stumbling over the deck, I arrived in Yokahoma, Japan, on August 27. I was first assigned as a Military Policeman, then I was put in HQ. Supply and up to this day have remained there. You know, Japan’s a funny country. They are way behind our way of living. Their main occupation is farming which is all done by hand. No farmer has more than two acres or maybe three. As you know, their main crops are rice and tea. The people themselves don't dress very well and are very dirty. The air has an awful odor but one gets used to it in time. The food the Japanese eat is poorly cooked. A G. I. isn't allowed to eat or drink the Jap food. It is Toxon (plenty) diseased and scarce. Dis- ease rates over here are very high. They sleep on the floor on mats which are thin and are made of some kind of weed, or something of the kind. Their winters are cold, and there is lots of rain. There is no snow in this section, but in Hokida, an island north of us, they have lots of snow Their homes are small, cold in winter, and poorly constructed. and it is much colder than on the island of Honshue. Well, good luck to all of you. An old classmate, JUNIOR HISTORY In September, 1944, a group of eighty frightened freshmen passed through the portals of A. C. H. S. We started out to make our class known by electing Barbara Wal- lace, president Ted Lewis vice-presidenl and Jeanette Hambrechl, secretary-treasurer. One of our members, Gene Lynch, participated in the operetta and also, with Sandra Leach, was elected cheerleader. We made history as the first freshmen ever allowed to present a play, and Herbie’s First Date, with Bill Higgins as Herbie, was a success. Barbara Wallace and Jeanette Hambrecht were chosen attendants to the Homecoming Queen and also served as reporters on the Argenois. When we re-entered school as sophomores, our enrollment had dwindled to forty- two. At our first meeting Mac Berry was chosen president Ted Lewis retained the vice- presidency, and Robert Dalton was electe d secretary-treasurer. Again, we were prom- inent in all activities. There were seventeen girls in chorus, fifteen in F. H. A., of whicn Lois Ferrill was secretary, and five in Band. During the basketball season Mac Berry and Jac Ashton served on the first ten, and Alene Manuel and Teresa Humphrey proved to be very capable cheerleaders. Chosen to represent us at the Honjecoming were Helen Myers and Alene Manuel as attendants to the Queen. In the latter part of the year, we worked up two plays, Skin Deep, and Eh, with Mrs. Freeman as directors. We didn't get to present these plays, however, because of a coal strike. Barbara Wallace, Alene Manuel, Jeanette Hambrechl, and Mac Berry, played very convincing parts in the operetta, and several others helped furnish strik- ing background with their dancing and singing. At the beginning of our third school year, our number was just half of that when we were freshmen. With due regard to the busy year ahead of us, we selected our offi- cers carefully. Melvin Skinner was chosen president Lois Ferrill, vice-president and Elwood Lanter, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Pence and Mr. Reuter, sponsors. Lois also filled the office of vice-president of the F. H. A. John Chenoweth was elected president of F. F. A. and George Krall acted as watchdog of that organization. Bill Higgins, Jac Ash- ton, Mac Berry, and Bob Dalton made the baseball team, and these four, as well as Max Peters, Ted Lewis, and George Krall were on the basketball team. Alene Manuel and Teresa Humphrey were again elected cheerleaders. There were several of us in the band and three girls were soloists for the Christ- mas cantata. Shirley Grider and Evelyn Myers were chosen from many nominees to represent us at the Homecoming. Our class play, Gay, was presented April 25, and Doris Beaman, Evelyn Myers, Alberta Clark, Barbara Wallace, Mary Ann Westbay, Melvin Skinner, Harry Bloch, and Bill Oldweiler, played their parts very well. On May 16, the Juniors climaxed their year's activities by honoring the Seniors at a Banquet and Prom. A delicious meal was served in a gay Mexican atmosphere after which the crowd danced to the music of Jack Coombe's Orchestra. Now we are eagerly looking forward to our final year—may it be even more successful and memorable. 24 JUNIORS Row 1—L. to R.—Harold Cheatham, Max Peters, Wayne Kaufman, Melvin Skinner. Row 2—Wilma Mireur, Charlene Elkins, Mary Ann Westbay, Alberta Clark. Doris Beaman, Evelyn Myers, Shirley Grider. Aleta Peters, Beverly Hiser, Helen Myers, Lois Ferrill. Row 3—Jac Ashton, Loretta Cook, Helen Shyer, Wanda Stiles. Betty Hammond. Jeanette Hambrecht, Teresa Humphrey, Alene Manuel, Bill Oldweiler, George Krall. Row 4—-Mrs. Roselyn Pence, Robert Dalton, Mac Berry, Ted Lewis. Bill Hig- gins, Elwood Lanter, John Chenoweth, Tommy Stringer, Harry Bloch, Charles Kauf- man, Donald Padgett, Mr. Robert Reuter. Not Pictured—Barbara Wallace, Richard Garrett. 25 SOPHOMORE HISTORY We sophomores entered A. C. H. S. as freshmen in September, 1945, numbering twenty-five with four additions during the year. Our election results were: Charles Elliott, President; Eldon McConkey, Vice- President; Joyce Craft, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs. Freeman as spon- sor. Joanne Dunkel and Robert Skelton were our reporters for the Argenois and Darlene Malone and Joanne Dunkel represented our class on the yearbook staff. Five freshman girls were in chorus and three in band, while Eldon McConkey had a part in the Operetta, Gypsy Troubadour. We were woll represented in F. F. A. and F. H. A.—also in athletics, several of our members being in basketball, baseball, and track. Our Homecoming Queen attendants were Darlene Cooke and Darlene Malone. We enjoyed a weiner roast and movie party in September. We embarked upon our sophomore year with twenty-four mem- bers, several dropping out later. Darlene is our Argenois reporter, and Frances Reeves is on the staff as library reporter. Harriet Catlin is our Sophomore Editor for the Annual. Our members now number eight in chorus and three in band. Nearly all of the girls are members of F. H. A. and most of the boys are in F. F. A. The boys are still going out for athletics, with Eldon McConkey, Charles Elliott and Randall Roberts on the first ten of the basketball squad. We sponsored an all-school party in November. The sophomore basketball Queen Attendants were Darlene Malone and Harriet Catlin. 26 SOPHOMORE 1st Row—L. to R.—Helen Hiser, Darlene Cooks, Darlene Malone, Randall Roberts, Joanne Dunkel, Dorothy Simonton, Frances Reeves, Harriet Catlin, Joyce Craft. 2nd Row Mrs. Margaret Weaver, Donald Hutchinson. Donald Krueger, Charles Boyce, William Guyot, Ben Stogsdill. Leslie Smith, Ivan Porter, Mr. Raymond Wilson. 3rd Row—Robert Skelton, Clarence Banning, Robert Higgins, Eldon McConkey, Charles Elliott. CLASS OFFICERS President—Joyce Craft. Vice-President—Darlene Malone. Secretary-Treasurer—Harriet Catlin. Sponsors—Mrs. Margaret Weaver, Mr. Raymond Wilson. 27 FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY Since the freshmen are comparatively newcomers at A. C. H. S., they have had little lime to make history for themselves. However, ac- cording to one faculty member (and we quote), This is an outstanding class in many ways. The freshman class numbers thirty-five and, a fact which is rather strange, has a greater number of boys than girls. The class takes great pride in having eight of its group make the honor roll for the first semester. The class is well represented in all the activities of the school. Seventeen boys have joined the F. F. A. and twelve girls are in the F. H. A. Harold Chenoweth and Dorothy Hupp hold the office of treasurer of these organizations. With ten persons in the membership of the band and fifteen girls in chorus, it looks as if the freshmen will occupy a prominent place in the music of the school. Bonnie Schall is accompanist for the chorus. Five freshmen boys are members of the basketball squad,- in fact, Burl Edwards made the first ten. John Agee aided the girls as cheerleader. At the Homecoming game, Bonnie Schall and Shirley Stout were chosen attendants of the queen. And so the freshmen class of '46 and '47 hopes to make history and play an even greater part in the future of A. C. H. S. 28 FRESHMEN Mg 9 1st Row—L. to R.—Lum Tipsword. John Agee. Kenneth Mullins, James Agee. 2nd Row—Doris Heinz, Betty Reitzel, Bernadine Ater, Bonnie Schall. Jane Boyd, Dorothy Hupp, Carol Marsh. Joyce Oldweiler. Emma Lou Koontz, Martha Lust. 3rd Row—James Spain. Dick Jones. Wanda Kaufman. Peggy Musselman. Nor- ma Le Hew, Shirley Stout, Betty Cundiff, Norman Kaufman, Donald Betzer, James Bechtel. 4th Row.—Jerry Ruffner. Paul Doane, Raymond Peters, James McMahon. Robert Marsh. Gerald Ramsey, Burl Edwards, Sam Miller, Harold Chenoweth, Mrs. Frances Freeman. CLASS OFFICERS President—Sam Miller. Vice-President—Harold Chenoweth Secretary-Treasurer—Paul Doane. Sponsor—Mrs. Frances I. Freeman. V. D. AMACHER, Principal 29 ACTIVITIES CTtV tT £$ CALENDAR SEPTEMBER: 3 First day of school. 24 Sectional F. F. A. Meeting at Cerro Gordo. 27 First issue of Argenois. 27 Senior all-school party. OCTOBER: 1 Hot lunch program started. 10-11 County Teachers' Institute. 15 Baseball Dinner. 18 Junior all-school masquerade party. 22 F. H. A. initiation. NOVEMBER: 1 Senior Play— Don’t Darken My Door . 5 Display of band instruments. 6 F. F. A. initiation. 11 Armistice Day vacation. 15 Sophomore all-school party. 28-29 Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER: 6 Ag. IV visited livestock show at Chicago. 15 • Christmas Cantata. 17 Christmas F. H. A. formal dance. 20 Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY: 6 Back to school. 7 Seniors received class rings. 22-23 Semester exams. 29 Junior class party—following magazine sale. FEBRUARY: 12 Lincoln's birthday—no school. 14 Homecoming. 27 Book review— Miracle of the Bells —Mrs. Ira Barnes. MARCH: 7 Freshmen all-school party. 14 F. F. A. Parent-Son Banquet. 21 District Teachers' Meeting—Springfield. 29 District Music Meet—solists and ensembles. APRIL: 4 Easter vacation. 10 Book review— The Egg and I”—Mrs. Virginia Madaus. 19 District Music Meet—choruses. 21 Macon County Track Meet. 25 Junior Play— Gay 30 Cenois Track Meet. MAY: 1 F. H. A. Tea for mothers. 9 State Music Meet—ensemble. 10 State Music Meet—choruses. 16 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 25 Baccalaureate. 27-28 Semester Exams. 29 Commencement. 32 THE PILOT STAFF Belly Querrey Editor Betty Querrey, elected editor of The Pilot at the organization meet- in September, finished her studies here at the close of the first sem- ester and enrolled in college. Don- na Haskell, originally the assist- ant editor, was then placed in charge to carry out the plans and complete the book. It is the hope of the editors, the sponsors, and the entire staff that this year's Pilot will not only be a yearbook that you will enjoy now, but one that you will want to keep as a remembrance of this year's activities at Argenta High. Editors.................Donna Haskell Belly Querrey Business Mgr...Elwin Robens Ass't Business Mgr. .........Belly Van Fossan Arl.....................Wilma Mizeur Snapshots.. ..Belly Humphrey Ass'i Snaps.....Helen Phelps Classes.........Keilh Snyder Aleta Pelers, Helen Myers Harriet Callin, Bernadine Aler. Alhleiics.........Jac Ashton Mac Berry, Bob Dalton Honorary member ........... .............Gilbert Smith Faculty Advisors .......... Miss Reische. Mr. Hilde- brand. Donna Haskell Retiring Editor To the Staff: I wish to thank the entire staff, our sponsors, and the members of the faculty and student body who have helped me in publishing this yearbook. Many people's ideas and suggestions have gone into our annual in an effort to make this edition one of the best. I have enjoyed working with all of you; and to the underclassmen, I wish you much success in any work you do on future annuals. DONNA HASKELL 33 SENIOR PLAY “DON’T DARKEN MY DOOR” On the evening of November 1, 1946, Senior Class presented its annual three-act play, Don't Darken My Door, by Anne Coulter Masterson. It was regarded by many as one of the most entertaining performances ever witnessed at A. C. H. S. Don't Darken My Door was a comedy involving the efforts of Roger Kent (Jack Brad- ford) to get his niece Rosemary (Belly Querrey) married to Tom Garrick (Elwin Roberts). Rose- mary loves Tom but doesn't realize it because the romantic novels she reads have given her false impressions of love. She passed her ideas along to the house maid Poppy Foster (Betty Humphrey). Her devoted swain is the gardener, Alec Stubbins (Keith Snyder). Alec is willing to get romance for Poppy, but doesn't know where to buy it. The author of these romantic novels, Jane Perkins (Leota Betz) shows up and learns what trouble her stories have caused. To remedy this, she has Tom become the romantic hero of her stories. The plan works and Rosemary finds herself in love with Tom. Two maiden ladies from next door, Miss Susie, (Arabel Ferrill) and Miss Louisa, (Betty Van Fossan) are constant readers of the Perkins' novels and their ambition is to witness a real romance in the making. The climax comes when Rosemary and Tom elope. Poppy learns that Alex is the heroic type and they exit arm in arm. Misses Louisa and Susie are very happy at having been on hand for an elopement. As the play closes, Roger learns he loves Jane and they embrace. The play was under the supervision of Mrs. Weaver. In appreciation of her expert guid- ance, the cast presented her with a corsage of roses. 34 On April 25, al 8:00 P. M., the Junior Class presented a three-act comedy, Gay , under the direction of Mrs. Weaver. Gay Marshall (Doris Beaman) is a girl about twenty who's life is run by an elderly aunt and uncle with whom she makes her home. Gay, in the beginning, thinks that all she has is Bobby Ellis (Melvin Skinner), who is loved by all mothers but scorned by their daughters. Bobby works in the bank managed by James Warren (Bill Oldweiler). Mr. Warren just can't seem to figure out the younger generation and doesn't really try. Aunt Betty (Alberta Clark) is a typical old maid and does not be- lieve in dances and parties. Above all, Aunt Betty doesn't want Gay to as- sociate with Annette Burns, (Evelyn Myers)—a girl who has been around in her lime,- and with Dick Royster, (Harry Bloch) a possessor of a smooth line. Qay as jhree gjggiing giri friends, Elsie (Helen Myers), Jean (Bar- bara Wallace), and Millie (Mary Ann Westbay), typical scatter- brained young girls who are more interested in boys, dancing, and clothes than the civic and church affairs. In the climax of the play, the bank robbery—cleverly planned by • Dick Royster—is foiled by the hero, Bobby Ellis. Gay, after finding that Dick cared nothing for her, but was interested only in her uncle's money, sees her mistake and as she goes to Bobby's side he promises her, With me, you'll always be popular. 35 The theme of the F. H. A. for this year was Home Nursing and Care of the Sick.” A program of special interest was that in which Mrs. Viola Hinton. County visiting nurse, gave us a talk and demonstra- . pot-luck .upper lu th. ML E..� WU.t. w„ «— - ■••• '0«« «. •� stricken countries in Europe. Betty Hammond received a grateful letter from a Belgium girl who had re- tei ed gifts ah time the organization ordered head scarfs, pep shirts and T-shirts all bearing the official F H A emblem We also ordered gold pins and bracelets crested with our emblem. A Christmas formal dance was given by F. H. A in December. Gifts were exchanged and punch was SerVedThe Club served a banquet on March 14 to F. F A. members and a parent. About eighty were present. F H. A. OFFICERS President . . Betty Lee Humphrey Vice-President ... Lois Ferrill Secretary...............Harriet Catlin Treasurer .... Dorothy Hupp Reporter .... Beverly Hiser Colors: Red and White. Motto: Toward New Horizons. Betty Lee Humphrey and Mrs. Pence attended a F. H. A. rally in Williamsville April 26th. where our scrap book was submitted. The interesting and profita- ble year was closed with a tea and style show for our Mothers in May. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS 1st Row-L. to R.-Jane Boyd. Darlene Cooke. Guyneith Davis Bonnie Schall Martha Lust. Betty Reitzel. Joyce Craft. Beverly Hiser. Dorothy Hupp. Harnett Catlin. Lois Ferrill, Betty Humphrey. Arabel Ferrill. Leota Betz. M«rv Ann 3rd Row Mrs Roselyn Pence. Helen Shyer. Emma Koontz. Darlene Malone. Alene Manuel. Mary Ann Westbav. Dorothy Simonton. Betty Hammond. Doris Beaman. Evelyn Myers Alberta Clark Betty Brockman 1th Row- Charlene Elkins. Bernadine Ater. Peggy Musselman. Betty Cundiff. Helen Hiser Dons Heinz. Loretta Cook. Wanda Stiles. Betty Kaufman. Shirley Grider, Aleta Peters. Helen Myers. Carol Marsh. Wanda Kaufman. Joanne Dunkel. 36 FUTURE FARMERS 1st How—L. to R.—James Spain, Wayne Kaufman, Donald Padgett. John Agee. 2nd Row—Raymond Peters, Norman Kaufman. James McMahon, Harold Chenoweth, Charles Elliott, John Chenoweth, Eldon McConkey, Randall Roberts. Sam Miller, Bill Higgins. Donald Betzer. 3rd Row—Donald Hutchinson. Dick Jones, Jerry Ruffner, Lum Tipsword. Robert Higgins, Paul Doans. Robert Marsh. Burl Edwards, Gerald Ramsey. Kenneth Mullins. Jim Bechtel. Robert Skelton. 4th Row—Mr. Robert Reuter, James Agee. Clarence Banning. Charles Boyce, Ivan Porter. Leslie Smith. Charles Kaufman, Tom Stringer, George Krall. Harry Bloch, Harold Cheatham. Ben Stogsdill, William Guyot. F. F. A. OFFICERS J. Chenoweth.............President C. Elliott..........Vice-President E. McConkey..............Secretary H. Chenoweth.............Treasurer R. Roberts................Reporter G Krall...................Sentinel MOTTO. Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve COLORS. NATIONAL BLUE CORN GOLD The Future Farmers of America, or “FFA” as it is commonly known, is the national organization of. by. and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools under provision of the National Vocational Education Acts. The Argenta Chapter was organized in the year 1930. The FFA is an intracurricular activity having its origin and root in a definite part of the school curri- culum—vocational agriculture. Among other things, members learn through active participation how to con- duct and take part in public meetings; to solve their own problems; to finance themselves and their organi- zation; and to assume civic responsibility. The foundation upon which the Future Farmers of America or- ganization is built, includes leadership and character development, sportsmanship, co-operation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. 37 HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE FFA PARENT-SON BANQUET LIBRARY STAFF 2nd row (1. to r.) Evelyn Myers, Teresa Humphrey, Jeanelle Hambrechl, Barbara Wal- lace, Lois Ferrill, Charlene Elkins, 39 1st row 2nd row 3rd row (1 to r : Shirley Stout. Frances Reeves. Betty Reitzel. Darlene Malone. Joanne Dunkel, Norma Le Hew, Dorothv Hupp, Carol Marsh. Bonnie Schall, Joyce Oldweiler, Jane Boyd. (1 to r.|: Peggv Musselman, Charlene Elkins. Emma Lou Koontz, Darlene Cooke. Alene Manuel, Teresa Humphrey, Mary Westbay, Jeanette Hambrecht. Harriet Catlin, Betty Hammond. Betty Humphrey, Arabel Ferri� , Mrs. Freeman. ............ _ .. (1 to r )• Doris Heinz Helen Shyer, Joyce Craft, Martha Lust, Wanda Kaufman. Bernadine Ater, Al- berta Clark. Wanda Stiles. Beverly Hiser, Lois Ferrill, Helen Myers, Dorothy Simonton, Aleta Peters, Betty Van Fossan. Marilyn Krueger. The girls' chorus, consisting of thirty-five voices, meets regularly twice each week and more oflen when rehearsing for a program. At the beginning of the school year, the following program was outlined as the main events—a Christmas cantata, participation in the music contests, and a joint music festival in the spring wih he band. The Chrismas cantata, The Babe of Bethlehem, was presented at the Presbyterian Church in a December vesper service. Solo parts were sung by Jeanette Hambrecht, Betty Lee and Teresa Humphrey, Betty Querrey, Joanne Dunkel, Betty Van Fossan, and Betty Hammond. On March 29, three soloists and a girls' sextette competed in the District Music contest a Charleston. Joanne Dunkel and Bonnie Schall, entered in piano solos, were placed in the second and third divisions; Mar- ilyn Krueger won a second division rating in girls' high voice. Both Mar- ilyn and Joanne received medals. Since the ensemble won a superior rat- ing, it participated in the Slate Final Contests held in Macombe on May 9 and placed second. The ensemble consists of Marilyn Krueger and Teresa Humphrey, first sopranos,- Jeanette Hambrecht and Betty Lee Humphrey, second sopranos; Betty Van Fossan and Betty Hammond altos. The District Contest for large organizations, such as bands and choruses, was held on April 26. Our Chorus placed second. Bonnie Schall is the accompanist for both the ensemble and the chorus. 40 12734019 BAND OFFICERS: President—Barbara Wallace. Vice President—Sammy Miller. Secretary—Bonnie Schall. Treasurer—Robert Marsh. Librarian—Teresa Humphrey. The band got off to a good start this year with thirteen new mem- bers, bringing our enrollment up to twenry-four members. With band three days a week, the organization showed improvement. The first teach- er was Mr. Reader who left us after a few weeks because of the housing shortage. Mr. Keller then took over the band and made plans for the spring concert. While Mr. Keller was ill, Mr. Jack Coombe substituted for him. The only public appearance that the band made was at the Home- coming on February 14. There is great hope for the future with so many new members. 1st row (I. to r.): Beverly Hiser. Frances Reeves. Harriet Catlin, Betty Querrey, Bonnie Schall. Sam Miller. Jeanette Hambrecht. 2nd row (I. to r.): Dorothy Hupp. Jane Boyd, Shirley Stout. James McMahon. Joanne Dunkel, Doris Heinz. Betty Cundiff, Peggy Musselman, Robert Maish. 3rd row (I. to r.): Barbara Wallace. Teresa Humphrey. Aleta Peters. Betty Hammond. Arabel Ferrill. Mr. Kel- ler, Betty Humphrey, Betty Van Fossan. Betty White. Lois Ferrill, Charlene Elkins. ARGENQIS ARGENOIS ARGENOIS STAFF Co-Editors Business Manager Art Editors Feature Writer Sports Editors Arabel Ferrill Leota Betz ... Betty Brockman Wilma Mizeur Donna Haskell Betty Querrey Elwin Roberts Mac Berry Corridor Catching Col Betty Humphrey Reporters Beverly Hiser Darlene Malone, Frances Reeves, Jack Bradford, Joyce Oldweiler, Joyce Crafl, Randall Roberts. Typists.......................Betty Kaufman Jeanette Hambrecht, Teresa Humphrey, Barbara Wallace. Faculty Advisor............... Miss Reische The Argenois is a mimeographed newspaper of 8 to 12 pages, published monthly. The subscription rate is 25c a year and this money is used to help buy the supplies. The paper includes the school's social events, club news, athletics, features and editorials on subjects of current inter- est, opinion columns, and bits of humor. We hope you have enjoyed this year's newspaper as much as we have en- joyed our work in getting it to you. —The Editors. ATHLETICS COACH SCHOOL SONGS (TUNE: ON WISCONSIN) On Argenia, on Argenta, on Argenta High, Orange and blue, to you we're loyal As the years go by. Rah, Rah, Rah! We salute you and we love you For your aims are high. In you, we place our trust—Argenta High. (TUNE: BETTY CO-ED) And when those orange and blue boys fall in line, There's going to be another awful time, We'll yell for all the boys in unison, No matter if the game is lost or won, we'll yell, We'll yell for A. H. S. for evermore, And for the standards that she's fighting for. We're going to roll old (opponent) off the floor And raise the score for A. C. H. S. FIFTEEN RAHS! Rah, rah, rah rah rah. Rah, rah, rah rah rah. Rah, rah, rah rah rah. Team, team, team (Who?) Team (Who?) Team (Who?) Team! Team! Team! BASEBALL September 13 September 17 Argenta September 20 Argenta September 25 Argenta September 27 Argenta October 1 Argenta October 5 October 9 Argenta October 15 vs. Hammond ............ 1-12 vs. Warrensburg ...... 11-18 vs. Ml. Zion ............ 1- 7 vs. Ml. Zion ........... 3-19 vs. Hammond ............ 5-22 vs. Niantic .............14- 4 vs. Warrensburg ......... 4- 9 vs. Nianlic .........i.... 2-14 vs. Ml. Zion ............ 4- 9 TRACK lsl Row—Lefi lo Righl: Burl Edwards, Sam Miller, Roben Dalion, Mac Berry, Eldon McConkey, Randall Roberts, Bill Higgins. 2nd Row—Left lo Righl: Max Peters, George Krall, Elwin Roberts, Jac Ashlon, John Chenoweih, Donald Beizer, Paul Doane, Ted Lewis. 3rd Row—Lefi lo Righl: Jack Bradford, Norman Kaufman, Lum Tipsword, Coach J. R. Hilde- brand. 45 Randall Roberts (Little Fuzz) Basketball '45-'46 BIG 10 “BOMBERS” SEASON 1946 - 1947 Af Mac Berry Basketball '44-'45-'46 Elwin Roberts (Big Fuzz) Basketball '43-'44-'45-'46 Capt. '46 Charles Elliott (Fody) Basketball '46 Ted Lewis Basketball '44-'45-'46 Burl Edwards Basketball '46 BIG 10 “BOMBERS” SEASON 1946 - 1947 George Krall Basketball '44-’45-'46 47 Bob Dalton Basketball '44-'46 Jac Ashton Basketball ’44-’45-'46 ’46-’47 BASKETBALL SQUAD 1st row (1 to r.): Randall Roberta, Bob Dalton, Jac Ashton, Eldon McConkey, Mac Berry, Elwin Roberta. 2nd row (1. tor.): Tom Stringer,Mgr.; Bill Higgins. Burl Edwards, George Krall, Ted Lewis, Max Peters, Charles Kaufman. Mgr. 3rd row (1. to r.): Norman Kaufman, Donald Betzer, Jack Bradford. John Chenoweth, Paul Doane, Coach Hildebrand. Not pictured: Charles Elliott. ’46’47 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nov. 8—Argenta vs. Macon........19-41 Nov. 12—Argenta vs. Deland......35-41 Nov. 19—Argenta vs. Mf. Zion....34-30 Dec. 3—Argenta vs. Latham.......36-28 Dec. 6—Argenta vs. Niantic......44-17 Dec. 7—Argenta vs. Decatur B..35-66 Dec. 10—Argenta vs. Weldon.....30-33 Dec. 13—Argenta vs. Maroa......30-22 Dec. 20—Argenta vs. Lovington..31-43 CENOIS TOURNAMENT Jan. 2—Argenta vs. Maroa.......40-35 Jan. 3—Argenta vs. Warrensburg..29-41 Jan. 4—Argenta vs. Lovington...32-22 Jan. 10—Argenta vs. Bethany.....40-35 Jan. 14—Argenta vs. Weldon......45-43 Jan. 17—Argenta vs. Warrensburg.30-32 MACON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Jan. 22—Argenta vs. Macon.......30-50 Jan. 28—Argenta vs. Niantic.....43-45 Jan. 31—Argenta vs. Maroa.......44-35 Feb. 5—Argenta vs. Cerro Gordo.36-45 Feb. 7—Argenta vs. Hammond.....35-34 Feb. 14—Argenta vs. Warrensburg..40-34 Feb. 21—Argenta v9. Ml. Zion.....25-53 Feb. 25—Argenta vs. Lovington....42-49 48 '46-'47 Basketball Queen—Betty Van Fossan crowned by Captain Elwin Roberts. Queen's attendants: B. Brockman,A. Ferrill, E. Myers, S. Grider, H. Callin, D. Malone, S. Stout, B. Schall. Future Queen and King: Brenda and Jerry Hildebrand. Left to Right: Teresa Humphrey, Alene Manuel, Betty Humphrey 49 GIRLS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS Opn poo one 7bono no Q orv J uA b jnBn ' v First row (1. to r.): B. Cundiff. H. Catlin. C. Elkins. W. Kaufman. B. White. J. Boyd. S. Stout. Second Row (1. to r.): B. Ater. J. Oldweiler. C. Marsh. F. Reeves. H. Phelps. M. Lust, B. Hammond. H. Myers, B. Van Fossan. L. Ferrill. B. Wallace. Third row (1. to r.): Mrs. Weaver. D. Beaman. M Westbay. B. Schall. D. Malone. B. Humphrey. A. Manuel. T. Humphrey. J. Dunkel. P. Musselman, J. Hassinger, D. Cooke. B. Reitzel. E. Koontz. J. Craft. Mrs. Pence. Not Pictured: N Le Hew, M. Krueger, D. Heinz, H. Hiser, D. Hupp, W. Stiles. J. Ham- brecht BOYS’ PHYSICAL 1““ : First row (i. to r.): H. Cheatham. M. Skinner. D. Padgett. J. Agee. W. Kaufman. K. Mullins. E. Roberts. Second row (L to r.): B. Stogsdill, R. Garrett, J. Agee. T. Lewis. M. Berry. J- Ashton. J. Chenoweth, B. Dalton. Third row (1. to r.): Coach Hildebrand. J. Bechtel, L. Tipeword. H. Chenoweth, R. Higgins. J. Spain. D. Jones. B. Marsh. G. Ramsey. Not Pictured: C Boyce. C. Kaufman, T. Stringer, H. Bloch, C. Banning, J. Ruffner, W. Oldweiler. S. Miller. R. Roberts. 50 17097809 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Red Flannels, Girls? Take the Hint, Jack Fuzz —pajama boy— Roberts Abe in disguise? Ary the outcast, her name isn't Betty Pals” HOT LUNCH PROGRAM MRS. GOLDIE MOORE On October 4, the hot lunch program was begun in Argenta High for the first time. Meals were served until April 18th. The cafeteria operated under the school lunch program receiving 2' 2 cents from the federal government and 9 cents from the state government for each meal served, for which the student paid 20 cents. Mrs. Moore prepared the meals planned and accounted for by Mrs. Pence. There were many problems to overcome but it proved to be a very popular and successful venture. Fifth hour seemed mighty long as the aroma of food cooking came into the assembly! 53 TRANSPORTATION Emerson Heinz, Stenning Cook, Earl Grider Not pictured—Forest Heinz, Max Heinz, Gilbert Heinz. BILL EVANS Some call him Mr. Evans, and some call him Bill, but all who know him agree that he is most essential to the smooth running school system of A. C. H. S. Every day Mr. Evans saves some forgetful student from disaster by opening his locker. The many plays produced would never have been a success without his aid in selling up scenery. We owe the beauty of the grounds to his relent- less care of the lawn and shrubbery, and we could go on mentioning many other of his daily tasks. Some lime or other, everyone has heard Bill's cheery singing and whistling as he works around the build- ing. We all appreciate the help you've given us, Bill. 54 When it's dressmaking troubles you have, let MRS. WILMER BENNETT POLAR SERVICE CO. Diagnose your case. L LLAlUn, ILLHNUlo ARGENTA, ILLINOIS DIAL 5401 SMOOTHEST OF SHAVES HAIRCUTS and SHAMPOOS BARBER SHOP W. H. NEWMAN ARGENTA HOT PLATES - STEAKS - SHORT ORDERS WOODY’S STANBARD CAFE Routes 48-51-121 PHONE 4762 We Never Close THE FARM THE TOWER U. S. 48-121 U. S. 51-48-121 DECATUR, ILLINOIS GOOD DINNERS STEAKS - CHOPS SKELLY GAS — 24 HOUR SERVICE JOHN B. GRAVES, JR., Owner COLONIAL CAFE STANDARO SERVICE Fountain Service • Rozell Ice Cream G. K. ROLOFSON GARAGE Tasty Sandwiches Cigars - Candy - Cigarettes COMPLETE LUBRICATION JOBS AT ALL TIMES PHONE 35 JOHN H. DAVIS Day and Night Towing Service Argenta, Illinois Argenta, Illinois CARROLL’S SERVICE STATION —AND— ARGENTA LBR. COAL CO. John F. Deremiah NIGHT OWL RAR-B-Q Lumber, Building Material Coal Since 1932 OREANA, ILL. Frozen Food Service Lockers HIGHWAY GARAGE OREANA, ILLINOIS PHONE 138 Fl9 MACON-PIATT SERVICE CO. Blue Seal Feeds warehouse Phone ARGENTA, ILLINOIS SO All You Need ior Makin Music MACON ■3KK “Sir MUSIC Inc BAND INSTRUMENTS luUJIVj, 229 E. ELDORADO ST. DECATUR, ILLINOIS MCCONKEY IMPLEMENT COMPANY Massey-Harris Farm Machinery—New Idea Compickers—Little Giant Elevators—Dur- ham Hoes. We do repair work on ail makes of farm machinery. We do repair work on all makes of farm machinery CALL 27 ARGENTA PAINT and DECORATE THE — it pays! — GERBER STATE BANK D. H. COOPER ARGENTA, ILLINOIS PAINT - WALLPAPER - GLASS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Capital Surplus GREETING CARDS $50,000.00 $50,000.00 SIFTS - SCHOOL SUPPLIES - NOTIONS • DRUG SUNDRIES - COSMETICS Member Federal Reserve System Phone 70 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ARGENTA, ILLINOIS THE ARGENTA REGISTER Your Home Town Paper W. E. Luckenbill, Pubr.-Ed. Photographs by Luckenbill Official Yearbook Photographer PORTRAITS - WEDDINGS COMMERCIAL PHOTOS Phone 75 Argenta, Illinois JOHN A. SMITH GENERAL BLACKSMITHING Woodwork, Horseshoeing and General Repairing, Plow Shares and Tools Tempered in Oil Our Specialty ARGENTA, ILLINOIS RALPH HEINLE Funeral Home and Ambulance Service Phone 62 Hardware - Electrical Supplies Plumbing Phone 13 ARGENTA, ILLINOIS ARGENTA HARDWARE H. Martin Hardware Supplies and Household and Electrical Appliances Argenta, Illinois F. R. COKEN GROCERY FRUITS and VEGETABLES MEATS - DRUGS DRY GOODS Phone 13 Argenta, Illinois Phone 4? A 0 GRAIN CO. FEEDS - POULTRY PRODUCTS MINERALS - FEED GRINDING Argenta, Illinois Phone 41 MRS. NEWMAN II it's a dress that you are looking for, just go to Mrs. Newman's New - Teres Fash- ion Shop. ARGENTA, ILLINOIS PHILLIPS “66” Deb Hardin—Distributor Gasoline - Oils - Greases Fuel Oil - Kerosene - Diesel Fuel Disinfectants - Sprays Wood Preserver and Mite Killer Germicide - Deodorant Tires - Accessories Music for that Special Occasion JACK COOMBE AND ORCHESTRA 1492 WEST SUNSET AVENUE Phone 2-4177 Decatur, Illinois HASKELL’S GENERAL STORE GROCERIES AND MEATS — HARDWARE Phone Argenta 138F13 Kun by the HASKELL FAMILY, OREANA, ILL. PHOTOGRAPHER FOR ANNUAL WEDDINGS KODAK FINISHING Glamour Posing Children's Portraits HARDIN’S GARAGE SERVICE ASK DEB lmiDUJt 7 . icc cRcnm Old Pictures Copied and Restored Picture Frames, 3x4 to 16x20 Old Tinting OPEN 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. PHONE 8201 HUBBARD STUDIOS 1837 EAST LAWRENCE ST., DECATUR. ILL QUERREY’S GROCERY FRUITS VEGETABLES MEATS Argenta, Illinois Phone 17 KRALL GARAGE SINCLAIR GAS and MOTOR OILS GENERAL REPAIRING AUTO ACCESSORIES [Served by All Leading Dealersl Route 48 ARGENTA, ILLINOIS AUTOGRAPHS 11 It's A Cup of Coffee or a Full Menu, the CONGRATULATIONS WIL-O-LOU TO THE CLASS OF 1947 Will Be Glad to Serve You. A Friend One Ml. Eawt of Argenta on Route 48 59 }