Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1950 volume:

We the Senior Class of 1950 dedicate this issue of the Boomerang to the memory of Carl Ehresman, who was our friend and classmate. BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Everett Carpenter, Leo O’Hern, Victor Schleich, Leroy Haines, Paul Turner. Standing: Ernest Teach, Otis Williamson. D. M. HANSON Superintendent Marjorie Whistler Office Secretary BUS DRIVERS Donald Repp, Everett Reihm, Carter Powell. Absent: Frankie Shepherd, Joe Bivens, Rex Jennings. TEACHER O’MINE Who tries very hard to do her part. Teacher o’mine! To make me grow to be good and smart, Teacher o'mine! And yet ’tis true, I surely know. That too oft I am stupid and slow, Making your days be long and dreary. Your mind and body be so weary. Teacher o’mine! The reward will come when years have flown, Teacher o’mine! And your pupils have all from childhood grown, Teacher o’mine! When the noisiest boy of all your band Will be one of the leaders of our land. And the idle girl you had to scold Will be a woman as pure as gold. Teacher o’mine! FACULTY D. M. Hanson—Superintendent of Schools. Principal of High School. B. A. Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa; M. A. University of Illinois—hobby, duck hunting. V. H. Reed—Assistant Principal. Typing, Shorthand Senior Secretarial, Bookkeeping, General Business. Student Council Advisor. B. Ed. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity—hobby, iefinishing furniture. Martha Davis—English I, II, III, IV, Boomerang Staff Advisor, B. A. Knox College_ hobby, reading. Royce Davis—Band. Dance Baud, Country School Music, B. M. Ed. Knox Collegs— hobby, playing the piano. G!en Boyle—Agriculture I, II, III, IV, Shop. F. F. A. Advisor, B. S. University of Illinois—hobby, fishing. Hene Lawson—Advance Math. Geometry, Algebra, Girl’s P. E., G. A. A. Advisor, Math Club Advisor, B. A. Monmouth College—hobby, knitting. Dorothy Davis—Chorus Director, Dramatics, Senior Class Advisor, Cornell College, B. A. Monmouth College—bobbies: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and textile painting. William Searles—Spanish, World History. English. Librarian, Junior Class Advisor, McKendree College. Eastern Illinois State College, A. B. University of Illinois— hobbies, sailboat racing and writing. Lre Reem—Senior Science, General Science. Biology, P. E.. Assistant Coach, 8th Grade General Science. Senior Class Advisor. B. S. and Ed. Western Illinois State College—hobbies, hunting and nature study. Wellesley Goodwin—American History, Problems of American Democracy, Athletic Director.—Football. Basketball, and Track Coach—Sophomore Class Advisor. B. S. E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College—hobbies, reading and fishing. Lily Block—Home Economics I. II. Ill, and IV, 7th Grade Science. F. H. A. Advisor. Junior Class Advisor, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, B. S. Western Illinois State College—hobby, collecting recipes. Mrs. Martin—First Grade, Western Illinois State College. Mrs. Manuel—Second Grade, Western Illinois State College. Miss Mueller—Third Grade, Western Illinois State College. Mrs. Cook—Fourth Grade, Western Illinois State College. . t Mrs. Williamson—Fifth Grade. Western Illinois State College. Mrs. Burch—Sixth Grade, Western Illinois State College Miss Maberry—Seventh Grade, Western Illinois State College. Mr. McDaniel—Eighth Grade. Southern Illinois State College. Josie Baughman—Lincoln School, Western Illinois State College. Ruth Pollitt—Greenbush School, Geneseo, Western Illinois State College, North Dakota. Grace Morgan—Pleasant Hill School, Western Illinois State College, Illinois State Normal University. Thelma Routh—St. Augustine School, Western Illinois State College. SENIOR LIVES ROSA LIE BIVENS Born January 22, 1932, in Avon, 111. Band _____________________1 2 3 4 Chorus ___________________1 2 3 4 G. A. A. ______________________ 3 4 G. A. A. Officer_______________ 4 Smear Staff_________________ 2 Boomerang Staff________________ 4 “Miss Jimmy”___________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College” __ 4 Student Council________________ 3 Cheerleader ______________1 2 3 4 Class Officer__________________ 4 Varsity Club________________ 2 “Oh. I’ll get along; don’t worry about me.” “Rosie” wants to be an efficient secretary. Her hobby is dancing. ERNEST BLUNT Born December 3, 1931, near Greenbush, Illinois Football ______________________ 3 F. F. A. -----------------1 2 3 4 “Who knows what goes on behind my quiet countenance?; even I wonder.” “Ernie” likes to hunt and he in- tends to be a farmer, naturally. CAROL LEE Born July 2, 1832, near St. Augustine, Illinois Band _____________________1 2 3 Chorus _________________ _1 2 3 Library___________________1 2 3 G. A. A.____________________ 3 Math Club___________i_____ Smear Staff_________________ 2 Newspaper Staff_____________ 3 Boomerang Staff___________ “Grandma’s Album”___________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”___ Student Council_____-______ Octet---------------------- Ensemble __________________ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 “Tain’t fair for one girl to have so much poise, personality, and charm.” Carol’s hobbies are reading and riding horses. She plans to attend college next fall. MARTHA DAVIS Born January 26, 1932, in Avon, Illinois Band ______________________1 2 3 4 Chorus --------------------1 2 3 4 G. A. A. _______________________ 3 4 G. A. A. Officer________________ 3 4 Smear Staff_________________ 2 Boomerang ______________________ 4 “Miss Jimmy” ___________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College” 4 Student Council____________1 Vocal Solo_________________1 Piano Solo__________________ 2 F. H. A. _______________________ 3 4 Dance Band______________________ 4 Cheerleader ________________ 2 Varsity Club _______________ 2 Class Officer________________1 3 i Queen __________________________ 4 Queen Candidate_______________ 3-4 “A winning way. a pleasant smPe.” “Tubby’s” hobby is music and sbe intends to become a nurse. PAUL McVAY Born September 3, 1932, in Macomb, Illinois Band________________________1 2 3 4 Chorus _____________________1 2 3 4 “Grandma’s Album”_______________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”___ 4 Library ____________________1 2 Boomerang Staff_________________ 4 Track ______________________1 2 3 4 F. F. A. _______________________ 4 Dance Band______________________ 4 Football ___________________1 2 3 4 Basketball Management______ 4 Varsity Club_________________ 2 Basketball _________________1 2 3 Vocal Solo__________________1 “Ho, Tarzan, the world is but a plaything.” Paul’s hobby is playing cards and fishing. He plans to learn aero- nautics. MARILYN NICHOLS MARY PARKER Born March 13, 1930, In Burlington, Iowa Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 G. A. A. ___________________ 3 4 F. H. A.___________________1 2 3 4 “Grandma's Album”_____________ 3 “Always In a flurry; never stops to worry.” Marilyn’s hobby is collecting salt and pepper shakers. She wants to be an interior decorator. FRANCES RAY Born July 5, 1932, near Roseville, Illinois Band_____________________________ 4 Chorus _______________________ 2 3 4 Drum Major____________________ 3 4 Library____________________1 2 O. A. A. ____________________ 3 4 Math Club________________________ 4 Newspaper Staff_______________ 3 4 Boomerang Staff_______________ 3 4 “Auntie Goes to College”___ 4 Vocal Solo____________________ 2 3 Varsity Club------------------ 2 Piano Solo-------------------- 2 3 Octet---------------------------- 4 Ensemble ------------------------ 4 “A maiden true with eyes so blue, and steps so sure, so steady.” Frances plans to attend college next fall and hores to become an English teacher. Born September 17, 1932, in Monroe County, Missouri Chorus ___________________1 2 3 4 G. A. A.______________________ 3 4 Boomerang Staff_________________ 4 “Grandma’s Album”_____________ 3 Smear Staff________________ 2 F. H. A. ________________ 1 2 3 4 “Auntie Goes to College” 4 “Not every red-head is bad-tem- pered; Just look at Mary—she’s proof.” Mary finds sewing to be an inter- esting hobby. She wants to be a nurse. JOANN REUTER Born January 29, 1932, near Oakdale, Illinois Chorus ___________________1 2 4 Library____________________ 2 3 4 G. A. A._______________________ 4 Math Club______________________ 4 Band ______________________ 2 Smear Staff________________ 2 Newspaper Staff________________ 4 “Grandma’s Album”__________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College” — 4 Vocal Solo------------------1 2 Octet-------------------------- 4 Student Council---------------- 4 Boomerang Staff---------------- 4 “I love my art, my thoughts; but I can love even more.” Joann wants to be a commercial artist and designer. She is not sure whether or not she will attend col- lege. Her hobbies are designing clothes and reading. KLOISK SAI.ISIU'KY CliARICK WATSON Born March 4, 1929 at industry, Illinois F. H. A................. 1 2 4 “Grandma's Album”____________ 3 “Precious Articles are done up in Small Packages.” Elolse collects stamps as a hobby. She wants to be a beautician. DONALD SEN SARA t'G H Born July 28, 1932, near Greenbush Football _______________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”____ 4 F. F. A.--------------------1 2 3 4 “Grandma’s Album” ______________ 3 “Slow but sure, this farmer lad.” Don likes to hunt and ride horses. He wants to be one of those swell reople we call “farmers”. MARILYN SORRELLS Born July 22, 1932, near St. Augustine, Illinois Chorus ____________________ 2 Library____-______________1 2 3 4 Newspaper Staff________________ 4 Boomerang Staff________________ 4 “Miss Jimmy”_________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”__ 4 F. H. A.___________________ 2 3 4 “Her heart is as elastic as rub- ber—wow!” Marilyn wants to do secretarial work. Her hobby is reading. Bom July 17, 1932, near Roseville, Illinois Band_____________________ 1 2 3 4 Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 G. A. A._______________________ 3 4 Boomerang Staff _______________ 4 “Miss Jimmy”___________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”__ 4 Student Council____________1 Piano Solo_________________1 2 3 4 F. H. A....................1 2 3 4 Varsity Club________________ 2 Cheerleader ________________ 2 Queen Candidate____________1 Dance Band_____________________ 4 Class Officer__________________ 3 4 Ensemble ____________________ 4 “If we could smile as much as she. what a lovely world this would be.” Clarice likes music and likes to rew. She is undecided as yet to her future plans. THOMAS DEE WILLIAMSON Born January 27, 1933, near Hermon, Illinois Band-----------------------1 2 3 4 Chorus _______________l 2 3 4 Boomerang Staff________________ 3 4 Library____________________1 2 Football Management_______1 4 Math Club _____________________ 4 “Miss Jimmy”___________________ 3 “Auntie Goes to College”___ 4 Student Council___________1 3 4 Class Officer______________1 2 3 4 Piano Solo_____________________ 4 Varsity Club________________ 2 Newspaper Staff________________ 3 4 Student Council President - 4 “Grandma’s Album”______________ 3 Octet__________________________ 4 King Candidate_________________ 4 “They say the world is a stage, And I am the clown.” Tom likes to play the piano. He P’ans to attend college next fall and major in English. POLICE COURT RECORD Name Nick Name iccupation Usually Seen Kosalie Bivens Rosie” Shadowing “Moose” Skipping School Ernest Blunt Ernie” Standing By Around Martha Davis Tubby Soda Jerk Chewing Gum Carol Lee Stumpy” Taking It All In —But Not Heard Paul McVay Louie” Military Secret On Eight Wheels Marilyn Nichols Niekie” Gabbing —And Heard Too Mary Parker Red” Blushing In Abingdon Frances Ray Franny” Studying Everywhere Joann Reuter “Jo Studying Dreaming Eloise Salisbury Boots” Worrying Writing Notes Donald Sens baugh Don Attending Hog Sales With His Side Kick Marilyn Sorrells Shorty” Writing Letters With a Man Clarice Watson Blondle” Flirting Making Good Tom Williamson Cliff” Studying Fair Sex Doing Same WHO’S WHO SENIORS HAIR: Martha Davis EYES: Tom Williamson and Joann Reuter TEETH: Clarice Watson PHYSIQUE: Haul McVay and Rosalie Bivens ARTISTIC: Joann Reuter SENSE OF HUMOR: Torn Williamson and Mary Parker DANCING: Tom Williamson and Rosalie Bivens MUSIC: Tom Williamson and Martha Davis LEADERSHIP: Tom Williamson and Frances Ray ATHLETIC: Paul McVay and Carol Lee SHYNESS: Ernest Blunt and Clarice Watson TALK: Don Sensabaugh and Marilyn Nichols HANDS: Tom Williamson and Clarice Watson STUDIOUS: Tom Williamson and Joann Reuter PERSONALITY: Tom Williamson and Martha Davis SMILE: Don Sensabaugh CLOTHES: Tom Williamson and Marilyn Nichols WOLFING: Marilyn Sorrells COMPLEXION: Martha Davis NEATNESS: Tom Williamson and Clarice Watson LIPS: Clarice W’atson POISE: Tom Williamson and Clarice Watson LEGS: Ernest Blunt and Martha Davis LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the class of Nineteen Fifty being about to depart from this school life, in full possession of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make and publish this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. FIRST: We as a class bequeath to the juniors all of the gum on our desks, our privileges, and good behavior in English Class, provided that they do not improve upon it. SECOND: We the seniors hereby relinquish to the sophomores and freshmen our rights and privileges, providing they always remember us as shining ex- amples of good behavior in the Study Hall and elsewhere. THIRD: We wish to thank the Faculty for their every-ready advice and the patience which they have always shown toward us. FOURTH: We as a class !o bequeath the following to various individuals: I, Rosalie Bivens, do will and bequeath my ability to keep a diamond to Mardell Hofmeister with the understanding that she doesn't keep more than one. I. Ernest Blunt, do will and bequeath my shyness to Wilma Howard with the undersanding that she never talks in class. 1, Martha Davis, do will and bequeath my wad of chewing gum to Keith WTagy. I, Carol Lee, do will and bequeath my Abingdon boy-friends to Phyllis Selpb. I. Paul McVay, do will and bequeath my popularity with the ladies to Jack Fublett. I, Marilyn Nichols, do will and bequeath my constant chatter to Dixie Johnson providing she never stops chattering. I, Mary Parker, do will and bequeath my good sense of humor to Karol Smith. I, Frances Ray. do will and bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to Bill Hopkins providing he doesn’t get kicked out of classes more than once a day. I, Joann Reuter, do will and bequeath my naturally curly hair to Dorothy Brown providing that she take special care of it. I, Elqise Salisbury, do will and bequeath my well-known giggles to Marilyn Eathington. I. Don Sensabaugh, do will and bequeath my ability to get the car to Danny Steach providing that he doesn’t ask for it more than 10 times a week. I. Marilyn Sorrells, do will and bequeath all of my boyfriends to Kathryn Hornbaker providing she doesn’t have more than three at once. I� Clarice Watson, do will and bequeath my junior (boy?) friends to Bonita Snapp. I. Tom Williamson, do will and bequeath my recipe for growing tall to Paul Sailer with the understanding that he never gets any taller than I am. Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS. WITNESSED BY: Rosalie Bivens Marilyn Sorrells Mary Parker Carol Lee SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four long years have taken their toll on the class of 1950. Starting with a class of 40 students, we near the joyous time of graduation with only 14. We have become well learned, thanks to kind and patient teachers, and we feel that we can now brave the hardships in this cruel world. Our parties were all fairly good, if we do say so ourselves. As freshmen we gave a “Cotton Ball. A novelty dance and song was given. We invited the 8th graders, and we hoped they enjoyed the evening. The summer before our sophomore year we lost Marvin Bloomer, Donald Overton. Bob Perdue, and Don Harding. We gained Joan Inman, Phyllis House, Darlene Hillman, and Fern Duncan. Later the same year we lost Joan Wagy, Harriet Jennings, Francis Singleton, Kenuy Howard, Bill Jackson, Ralph Murphy, Wilbur Wilson, Elwood Moshier, and Joan Inman. For our Sophomore party we gave a pautomine entitled “Love Making Down Through the Ages. Everyone en- joyed round dancing. We had a grand march and each couple went through a huge heart in the center of the floor. Our advisors for the first two years were Miss Barbara Bull and Mr. Richard Stearns. We started back to school in ’48 with 21 “Jolly Juniors”. During the summer we had lost Roberta Edward, Evelyn Johnson. Verna Bovard. Marvin Johnson, Louis Moon, Donald Brown. Rolland Hollsinger, Joann Reuter, and Robert Hook. In the course of the school year we lost Doris Gillette and Phyllis House. Joann Reuter came back in March. Being juniors we had the pleasant task of ordering our class rings. We were overjoyed when we received them, of course. Our junior party was given at Christmas. A skit entitled “The Night Before Christmas” was acted out by the entertainment committee. Several juniors sang Christmas songs and welcomed Santa Claus, who presented gifts to all. “Miss Jimmy” was given under the able direction of Mr. Ackerman. Carol Lee and Frances Ray wrote and directed the skit, “Grandma’s Album”, which was given between acts. The prom, which was built around the theme, “An Old Fashioned Garden” showed much work and thoughtful planning. We are very happy to say that, although we decorated on Friday, the 13th, it was a success, due to the hard work of the class and to the guildance of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, who were our ad- visors that year. When we came back to school this fall we found that several of our class had moved away or been married. Among these were: Gloria Jennings. Cynthia Sailer, Shirley Vernoy. Fern Duncan, and Darlene Hillman. The greatest loss, however, was that of Carl Ehresman. The senior party was the traditional initiation of freshies with informal initiation during the day and formal initiation at night. “Auntie (Joes To College”, the senior play, was presented in November of ’49. We have had the honor of having had the Harvest Queen chosen from our class 3 out of our four years. The freshman year Verna Bovard, sophomore year Evelyn Johnson, and senior year Martha Davis. We have taken part in many school ac- tivities and have won honors in vocal solos, piano solos and chorus and band activities. We are planning and looking forward to graduation and our trip to Chicago. With the help of our two sponsors—Miss Davis and Mr. Reem—we have slaved incessantly to earn money to finance our trip and we know we will enjoy It. It’s been fun _________________________________________________ PROPHECY Chicago, Illinois February 3, 1958 Dear Martha, I am hoping that you will remember me and the rest of the class of 1950 as you read this letter. While scanning through the library at the Chicago Heights High School, where I am teaching, I happened to discover the book, “My Life as a Nurse, by Martha Davis. Remembering the name, I quickly turned to the notes on the author and finding your address decided to write to you and tell you of our classmates. Joann Reuter, you remember how she always liked to draw pictures, is the art director of the Art Institute here in Chicago. In the past few years she has received notable awards on several of her best paintings. Her latest and most famous painting is “Memories of Shady Rest.’ Sensabaugh and Blount, “the inseparables”, are now in charge of the Peoria Livestock Market at Peoria. Illinois. They have made several improve- ments there; among them is an escalator loading chute. Rosalie and Clarice are now happily married. Clarice finally made her choice about the “Chevies”, and now a family of five. Rosalie is busy raising a family of egg-candlers for the Nichols Poultry and Egg Company, now managed by Marilyn Nichols. Tom Williamson is busy carrying the English language to the people of the Belgian Congo, and he (so I’ve heard) married one of the Congo girls there. I al- ways did think he was a little queer from the time he said his greatest ambition was to play Lady Macbeth. I haven’t heard much about Carol Lee, but the last I heard she was teaching freshman English and commercial subjects at Abingdon High School. That's where her greatest interest is you know. Marilyn Sorrells and Eloise Salisbury are secretaries at Marshall Field and Company here in Chicago. I think they were attached to that store from the time they saw it on our senior class trip. Gosh, remember all the fun we had on that trip? I think I shall always re- member that as a grand finale of my school days at Avon High. Well, to continue with our classmates— Paul McVay is working as an aero- nautical engineer at Municipal Airport in New York City. I haven’t heard whether or not he got married but they say he has lost his job several times because of being late. That always was a bad habit with him. Mary Parker was the proprietor of a restaurant somewhere near Avon the last I heard. The next time I go home I think I’ll try to pay a visit to her restaurant and find out if she’s learned to make milk shakes yet. If you ever come to Chicago be sure to come and see me, and we’ll discuss old times. Your friend and classmate. Frances. JUNIOR CLASS First How: Mr. Searles, Junior Wagy, Wayne Hampton, Jerry Hatch, Joan Murphy, Marlene Wagy, Marilyn Ruhl, Miss Block. Second How: Geraldine Hillman. Willa Mae Parker, Shirley Myers, Ordeth Reuter, Helen Smith, Darlene Black. Blanche Young, Janeene Allisoa. Third Row: Floyd Singleton, Keith Wagy, Irvin Nelson, Bill Anderson, Bruce Dempsey, Leroy Adolphson, Paul Sailer. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Bill Hopkins, Jackie Sublett, Howard Sailer, Mr. Goodwin, Clara Gray, Helen Allen, Charlotte Myers, Jo Ann Ruff. Second Row: Lucille Anderson, Harriet Lee. Marilyn Haas, David Jackson, Billy Sensabaugh, Ronald Gray. Danny Steach, Sarah Butler, Kathryn Hornbaker. Third Row: Louise Woods, Marlene Scalf, Phyllis Selph, Roberta Doyle, Pam Fullerton, Patsy Mitchell, Barbara Allison, Dorothy Brown. Fourth Row: Bonita Snapp, Patricia Beckner, June Bernhart, Bud Copeland, Bill Sorrells, Dick Repp, Evelyn Watt, Charlotte Myers, Josephine Solter. FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: John Alden, Frank Myers. Marvin Baker, Mr. Davis, Ellen Duncan, Elvira Blount, Betty Lou Eatherton. Nancy Aringdale. Second Row: Kay B gge, Mardell Hofmeister, Patty Carrico, Betty Meachum, Lucille Kitch, Diane Butler, Dixie Johnson. Shirley Dawdy. Third Row: Junior Asquith, Bob Dykeman. Dean Mitchell, Dwight Simmons, Bill W’right, Rolland Hofmeister, Ronald Ray, Bud Woods. Fourth Row: Barbare Ragoti. Joan Hoover, Carol Smith, Mabelann Atheide, Margery Pollitt, June Gray, Jean Dawdy, Marilyn Ethington. Fifth Row: Bob Wagy, Melvin Purchase. Betty Palmer, Beverly Smith, Dorothy Sailer, Wilma Howard. Joan Gray, Glen McVay, Ronald Powell. 4 . Es -2 WHO’S WHO JUNIORS HAIR: Keith Wagy and Shirley Myera EYES: Jeiry Hatch and Helen Smith TEETH: Bill Anderson and Marilyn Ruhl PHYSIQUE: Dick Asquith and Darlene Black SLEEP: Irvin Nelson ARTISTIC: Wayne Hampton SENSE OF HUMOR Jr. Wagy and Blanche Young DANCING: Dick Asquith and Helen Smith MUSIC: Jerry Hatch and Marilyn Ruhl LEADERSHIP: Jerry Hatch and Darlene Black ATHLETIC: Shirley Myers SHYNESS: Bill Bivens and Ordeth Reuter GIGGLE: Bill Anderson and Blanche Young TALK: Irvin Nelson and Blanche Young HANDS: Jr. Wagy and Helen Smith STUDIOUS: Jr. Wagy and Joan Murphy PERSONALITY: Keith Wagy SMILE: Bruce Dempsey and Shirley Myers CLOTHES: Jr. Wagy and Darlene Black WOLFING: Wayne Hampton and Blanche Young Complexion: Dick Asquith and Geraldine Hill- man NEATNESS: Jr. Wagy and Marilyn Ruhl LIPS: Bill Anderson and Geraldine Hillman POISE: Jr. Wagy and Helen Smith LEGS: Junior Smith and Shirley Myers SOPHOMORES HAIR: Howard Sailer and Marlene Scalf EYES: Bill Hopkins and Pam Fullerton TEETH: Dave Jackson and Pat Beckner PHYSIQUE: Bill Sensabaugh and Louise Woodb SLEEP: Danny Steach and Dorothy Brown ARTISTIC: Kathryn Hornbaker SENSE OF HUMOR. Danny Steach and Clara Gray DANCING: Dick Repp and Patsy Mitchell MUSIC: David Jackson and Bonita Snapp LEADERSHIP: Sarah Butler ATHLETIC: Dick Repp and Marilyn Haas SHYNESS: Howard Sailer and Roberta Doyle GIGGLE: Danny Steach and June Bemhart TALK: Bill Sorrells and Sarah Butler HANDS: Dick Repp and Patsy Mitchell STUDIOUS: Ronnie Gray and Barbara Allison PERSONALITY: Jack Sublett and Louise Woods SMILE: Patsy Mitchell CLOTHES: Dick Repp WOLFING: Bill Hopkins and Pat Beckner COMPLEXION: Danny Steach and Bonita Snapp NEATNESS: Dick Repp and Pam Fullerton LIPS: Bill Hopkins and Marlene Scalf POISE: Jack Sublett and Phyllis Selph LEGS: Jack Sublett and Louise Woods FRESHMEN HAIR: Marvin Baker and Margery Pollitt EYES: Dwight Simmons and Kay Bagge TEETH: Ronald Powell, John Alden, and Mabel Ann Altheide PHYSIQUE: Frank Myers and Joann Hoover SLEEP: Bob Wagy and Beverly Smith ARTISTIC: Ronnie Powell and Karol Smith SENSE OF HUMOR: Jr. Asquith and Mabel Ann Altheide DANCING: John Alden and Betty Meachum MUSIC: Jr. Asquith and Betty Palmer LEADERSHIP: Roland Hofmeister and Kay Bagge ATHLETIC: Elvira Blunt SHYNESS: Glen McVay and Dixie Johnson GIGGLE: Ronnie Ray and Marilyn Eathington TALK: Bud Woods and Wilma Howard HANDS: Dean Mitchell and Betty Lou Eatherton PERSONALITY: Bill Wright and Lucille Kitch STUDIOUS: Dean Mitchell and Kay Bagge SMILE: Lucille Kitch CLOTHES: John Alden WOLFING:. Bud Woods and Marilyn Eathington COMPLEXION: Ronnie Powell and Margery Pollitt POISE: Bob Dykeman and Joann Hoove- LEGS: John Alden and Kay Bagge NEATNESS: Margery Pollitt LIPS: Ronald Powell AUTOGRAPHS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Leroy Adolphson_________Secretary Bill Anderson___________President Standing: Keith Wagy______________Treasurer Irvin Nelson______Vice President Seated: Clarice Watson__________President Rosalie Bivens----------Secretary Standing: Toni Williamson____Vice President Martha H. Davis---------Treasurer STUDY HALL FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Bob Wagy_______________Secretary Kay Bagge--------------President Standing: Karol Sue Smith_______Treasurer Lucille Kitch_____Vice President SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Bonita Snapp __________President Roberta Doyle----------Secretary Standing: Danny Steach______Vice President Dick Repp______________Treasurer SHdVHOOinV FOOTBALL SQUAD 1st Row: Ronnie Powell, Ronnie Ray, Ronnie Gray, Bill Wright, Bob Wagy, Bud Woods, Junior Asquith, Glen McVay, Danny Steach. 2nd Row: Marvin Baker, Ronald Hofmeister, Paul McVay. Dick Repp, Dick As- quith, John Alden, Leroy Adolphson, Bill Bivens, Bill Sensabaugh, David Jackson. 3rd Row: Mr. Goodwin, Bill Sorrells. Bruce Dempsey, Bill Anderson, Irvin Nelson, Frank Myers. Jackie Sublett, Bill Hopkins, Keith Wagy. Bud Copeland, Mr. Reenr. FIRST TEAM BASKET BALL SQUAD Goodwin, David Jackson, Dick Asquith, Bill Anderson, Keith Wagy, Junior Wagy. Jackie Sublett, John Alden, Leroy Adolphson, Danny Steach, Bud Woods, Paul McVay. SECOND TEAM BASKET BALL SQUAD 1st Row: Ronald Powell, Billy Sensabaugh. Junior Asquith, Frank Myers. Bill Bivens, Glen McVay, Bob Wagy. 2nd Row: Marvin Baker (manager), Kollanvl Hofmeister, Bill Wright. Bruce Dempsey, Ronald Gray, Ronald Ray, Mr. Reem. FOOTBALL ' The records show that the 1949 football season was not very successful. Although there were no victories much was gained in knowledge and experience. Those receiving varsity awards were: Paul McVay, Bruce Dempsey, Dick Asquith, Irvin Nelson, Leroy Adolphson, Keith Wag , Bill Anderson, Danny Steach, David Jackson, Jack Sublett, Bill Sorrells, Dick rtepp. Bill Sensabaugh, Bill Hopkins, James Coupland, John Alden, and Frank Myers. (Most of them were underclass- men, who will be in the line-up next season.) Besides the varsity award winners there were 10 who received minor letter awards. Managers for the football season were Jerry Hatch, Marvin Baker, and Tom Williamson. Captain of the team was Paul McVay. SCHEDULE Sept. 16 Avon 0 Sept. 23 Avon 6 Sept. 30 Avon 0 Oct. 7 Avon C Oct. 14 Avon 0 Oct. 21 Avon 0 Oct. 28 Avon 0 Nov. 4 Avon 6 Cuba 26, there Valley 20, here Elmwood 25, here Roseville 39, there Abingdon 56, there Astoria 18, here V. I. T. 54, there Lewistown 37, here BASKETBALL This year the basketball season was not as successful as it could have been. The boys played a good season but the other teams were just a little more ex- perienced and taller. There were no Seniors on the basketball team this year so there will be no losses. It was composed of Juniors, Sophomores, and a few Fresh- men. Next year’s season promises to be bigger and better with the same varsity team back. Something should also be said about the 2nd team. Although they were small and beginners they played a good season. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Avon 15 Lewistown 46 Avon 24 Bushnell 65 Avon 27 V. I. T. 47 Avon 16 Roseville 54 Avon 33 Alexis 54 Avon 34 Yates City 22 Avon 24 Abingdon 45 Avon 21 Prairie City 41 Avon 31 Stronghurst 26 Avon 13 Valley 61 Avon 18 Williamsfield 43 Avon 31 V. I. T. 51 Avon 22 Cuba 59 Avon 22 Lewistown 51 Avon 33 Cuba 68 Avon 26 Rardolph 49 Avon 39 Alexis 45 Avon 32 Roseville 37 Avon 37 Prairie City 46 Avon 27 Abingdon 69 Avon 36 Astoria 51 Regional Tournev Avon 36 Corpus Christi 45 TRACK BOYS First Row: Glen McVay, David Jackson, Junior Asquith, Billy Sensabaugh, Ronald Gray, Bob Wagy, Ronald Powell. Second Row: Danny Steach, Ronald Ray, Roland Gofmeister, Bill Wright, Frank Myers. Dick Asquith, Bruce Dempsey, Bill Bivens, Bud Woods. Third Row: Mr. Reem, Marvin Baker, John Alden, Leroy Adolphson, Keith Wagy, Bill Anderson, Jackie Sublett, Junior Wagy, Paul McVay, Mr. Goodwin. CHEERLEADERS Second Team First Team Margery Pollett, Lucille Kitch, Betty Palmer Kay Bagge, Sarah Butler, Marlene Wagy GRADE SCHOOL BASKETBALL SQUAD First Row: Larry Jackson. Earl Sheckler, Bill Randall, Bob Solter, Kenny Hiett. Second Row: Mr. McDaniel, John Dawdy (Mgr.), Johnny Randall, Dick Luper, Hollister Douglas a, George Bernhart, Gene Steach, John Chatterton (Mgr.). F. F. A. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First Row: Officers—Ronald Gray (Reporter), Bruce Dempsey (Treasurer), Keith Wagy (Secietary), Junior VVagy (President), Don Sensabaugh (Vice President), Mr. Boyle (Advisor). Second Row: Frank Myers, Bill Sorrells, Irvin Nelson, Howard Sailer, Bill Ander- son, Leroy Adolpheon, Bud Copeland, Marvin Baker. Third Row: Billy Sensabaugh, Ernest Blount, Dwight Simmons. John Alden, Jackie Sublett (Sentinel), Bill Wright, Paul McVay, Dean Mitchell, Roland Hofmeister. Fourth Row: Ronald Powell, Bob Wagy, Bud Woods, Junior Asquith, Ronald Ray, Floyd Singleton, Bob Dykeman, Melvin Purchase, Glen McVay, Paul Sailer. G. A. A. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Seated: Rosalie Bivens (Treasurer), Marlene Wagy (Vice President), Mrs. Lawson (Advisor), Martha Davis (President), Shirley Myers (Secretary). First Row: Betty Meachum, Jo Ann Ruff, Betty Eatherton, Elvira Blount, Char- lotte Jennings, Helen Allen, Clara Gray, Ellen Duncan. Joan Murphy, June Bernhardt. Nancy Aringdale, Marilyn Ruhl, Lucille Kitch. Second Row: Blanche Young, Sarah Butler, Marilyn Haas, Helen Smith, Pat Beck- ner, Ordeth Reuter, Pat Carrico, Evelyn Watt. Diane Butler, Frances Ray, Kay Bagge, Mary Parker, Clarice Watson. Phyllis Selph. Third Row: Willa Mae Parker. Louise Woods, Roberta Doyle, Kathryn Hornbaker, Joann Reuter, Darlene Black. Carol Lee, Charlotte Myers, June Gray, Pam Full- erton, Lucille Anderson. Barbara Ragon, Harriet Lee. Fourth Row: Janeene Allison, Wilma Howard, Marilyn Nichols, Barbara Allison. Dorothy Sailer, Bonita Snapp, Patsy Mitchell, Margery Pollett, Carol Smith, Marlene Scalf, Marilyn Eathington, Betty Meachum. F. H. A. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Seated: Clarice Watson (Reporter), Martha Helen Davis (Vice President), Miss Block (Advisor), Darlene Black (President), Barbara Allison, (Secretary), Marlene Wagy (Treasurer). First Row: Evelyn Watt, Lucille Kitch, Jo Ann Ruff, Betty Lou Eatherton, Elvira Blount. Charlotte Jennings. Helen Allen. Ellen Duncan, June Bernhardt, Nancy Aringdale, Betty Meachum. Mardell Hofmeister. Second Row: Sarah Butler, Mary Parker, Bonita Snapp. Pat Beckner, Pat Carrico, Dixie Johnson, Kay Bagge. Charlotte Myers, Josephine Solter, Phyllis Selph, Harriet Lee. Third Row: Mabelanne Altheide. Roberta Doyle. Karol Sue Smith, Margery Pollett, Shirley Dawdy, Barbara Ragon, Charlotte Hornbaker, Lucille Anderson, June Gray, Marilyn Haas. Pam Fullerton. Blanche Young. Dorothy Sailer. Fourth Row: Betty Palmer. Joan Gray, Beverly Smith, Marilyn Ethington. Marlene Scalf, Marilyn Sorrells. Joan Hoover. Jean Dawdy, Geraldine Hillman. Marilyn Nichols, Wilma Howard, Janeene Allison, Eloise Salisbury. FUTURE LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN FARMERS OF AMERICA EARNING TO LIVE LIVING TO SERVE Officers elected for this year were: Junior Wagy________________President Bruce Dempsey---------------Treasurer Don Sensabaugh_______Vice-President Ronald Gray------------------Reporter Keith Wagy_________________Secretary Jack Sublett-----------------Sentinel We opened the 1949-50 school year with thirty-two F. F. A. members. Of this number eighteen were new members. The Homecoming, sponsored by the F. F. A., was held October 21, 1950. A parade consisting of nine floats led by the High School band was held in the afternoon. After the football game a dance was held in the study hall with Karl Aldrich’s band furnishing music. Five junior boys and Mr. Boyle made the annual trip to the International Livestock Exposition November 30-December 2. Before returning on December 2, they visited the Museum of Science and Industry. The Section 12 Grain Judging contest was held at Delavan on December 3. Our judging team, made up of five members, included: Bud Coupland, Donald Sensabaugh. Junior Wagy. Keith Wagy and Ronald Hofmeister. A pest contest was held through the months of December and January. The members were divided into two teams, captained by Don Sensabaugh and Paul McVay. Don’s team won the contest and was treated at a party given by the losers. Concrete hog troughs sold very well this spring. Ag. I and Ag. II classes worked making the troughs to supply the demand. A garden seed selling campaign was held in March and netted the Chapter a nice profit. F. F. A. rings were given to the two members selling the greatest number of seeds The F. F. A. basketball team entered and won the Prairie City Invitational Tournament held March 16-18. G. A. A. INITIATION On October eighteenth the G. A. A. girls stayed after school and played hockey. After the game all returned to the school building for a pot-luck supper. The following girls were formally initiated into G. A. A. with a candle lighted ceremony: Marilyn Ruhl. Marilyn Eathington, Lucille Kitch, Betty Palmer, Barbara Ragon. Elvira Blount, Joann and Ordeth Reuter. These girls dressed as old witches during the school day. Marilyn Ruhl received the prize for the best costume. “Canasta” concluded the evening's enter- tainment. On November twenty-seventh the G A. A. had a girls basketball tournament. The girls were divided into six teams, and regular games w ere played from four to six. After a sack lunch another group of girls were initiated into G. A. A. They were the following: Diane Butler. June Gray, Pat Carrico, Nancy Aringdale, Kay Bagge, Karol Smith. Betty Lou Eatherton, and Ellen Duncan. The next day these girls wore their dresses backwards, their dad's shoes and their hair in braids. On February 1, 1950 the G. A. A. had an all school skating party. Two school buses left the school building at six o’clock to go to Canton. Skating last- ed from seven o’clock to nine thirty. Everyone enjoyed a very entertaining evening. F. H. A. The F. H. A. installation and initiation took place October fifth. The officers took their oath of office by candle light from the Spirit of Home Economics represented by Bonita Snapp. The following officers were installed: President___________________Darlene Black Vice President_______________Martha Davis Secretary _______________ Barbara Allison Treasurer___________________Marlene Wagy Reporter ---------_________Clarice Watson After the installation service the officers lit eight candles and explained the eight purposes of F. H. A. to the freshmen who then lit their small candles and repeated the F. H. A. creed in unison. The president introduced Mrs. Beckner as the Chapter Mother and also Mrs. Sailer, Chapter Mother of last year, and presented them each with a rose, the club flower. A girls trio composed of Lucille Anderson. Evelyn Watt, and Jo Salter sang, “Mother” in honor of the Chapter Mother. The program was turned over to the Initiation committee and the freshmen did some very cute tricks. Refreshments were served to the mothers and members from the kitchen. BOOMERANG The production staff of this year’s Boomerang is headed by Frances Ray as editor. Other officers are: Assistant Editors. Marilyn Ruhl and Joan Murphy; Business Managers, Tom Williamson and Jerry Hatch; Advertisement, Martha Helen Davis and Rosalie Bivens: Typing, Carol Lee and Senior Secretarial Class; Calendar, Wayne Hampton; Sports. Clarice Watson and Junior Wagy; Activities, Mary Parker and Marilyn Sorrells; Senior and Faculty Write-ups, Paul McVay and Joan Reuter; Sponsor, Mrs. Royce Davis. % LIBRARY This year the library, under the direction of Mr. William Searles, is on the east side of the study hall. The assistant librarians do their work of signing out books, dusting shelves, collecting fines, and keeping records of books and fines. The books were rearranged by Mr. Searles and are now more easily located. We acquired a few new books this year. AGATA This year a mathematics club was organized in our school for the first time. It has been named “The Agata” which has a mathematical meaning. There are 20 members including five charter members and the sponsor. Mrs. Lawson. Each member must have completed Algebra I and plan to continue their study in mathematics or have taken two years of mathematics and have a “C average. At the first meeting the members repeated a pledge and were received into the club at a formal initiation. The constitution was adopted by the members after they heard it read. Our officers are: President____________________Frances Ray Vice President_______________Jerry Hatch Secretary ________________ Marilyn Ruhl Treasurer________________Willa Mae Parker Program Chairman--------------Joan Murphy The purposes of this organization are to encourage interest in mathematics and to explore the field of mathematics from all sides. BOOMERANG STAFF Seated: Jerry Hatch, Mrt. Davis, Frances Ray, Marilyn Ruhl, Joan Murphy, Tom Williamson. Standing: Mary Parker, Joann Reuter, Martha Davis, Paul McVay, Junior Wagy, Clarice Watson. Marilyn Sorrells, Carol Lee, Rosalie Bivens. LIBRARY STAFF J8t Row: Joan Gray, Carol Lee, Pam Fullerton, Marilyn Sorrells, Harriet Lee, Josephine Solter, Mardell Hofmeister, Joan Hoover. 2nd Row: Pat Beckner, Jo Ann Ruff, Evelyn Watt, Patsy Mitchell, Louise Woods, Mr. Searles, Kathryn Hornbaker, Marilyn Eathington, Ordeth Reuter, Joan Reuter, Wilma Howard, Lucille Anderson. AGATA Seated: Joan Murphy (Social chairman), Jerry Hatch (Vice President), Mrs. Law- son (Advisor), Frances Ray (President), Marilyn Ruhl (Secretary), Willa Mae Parker (Treasurer). Second Row: Ronald Gray, Ordeth Reuter, Tom Williamson, Clara Gray, Carol Lee, Bruce Dempsey. Shirley Myers. Third Row: Barbara Allison, Pam Fullerton, Bonita Snapp, Joan Reuter, Harriet Lee, Roberta Doyle. CHORUS This year our chorus, under the direction of Miss Davis, met twice a week on a rotating schedule. These two periods were divided among mixed chorus, girls chorus, boys’ chorus, and ensemble. On December 20, 1949, the mixed chorus presented a carol concert in the gymnasium. On March 14, 1950, the entire mixed chorus participated in the fulton County Music Festival at Farmington. The special number, “Oh, Lady Be Good , by Gershwin, was presented by the triple quartet of girls, namely: Joan Murphy, Helen Smith. Patty Carrico. Bonita Snapp. Betty Meachum, Sarah Butler, Frances Ray, Marilyn Ruhl, Darlene Black. Kay Bagge. Barbara Allison, and Carol Lee. On April 1, 1950, these same girls represented Avon at the District I. H. S. A. contest at Canton. Illinois. Avon was also represented at contest by Joan Murphy in girls’ vocal, Jerry Hatch in boys' vocal and Patty Carrico in piano. A special chorus presented music at the graduation exercises. FRESHMEN-SOPHOMORE CHORUS 1st How: Lucille Anderson, Barbara Ragon, Dorothy Sailer, Glen McVay, Bud Woods. Margery Pollett, Marilyn Haas, Roberta Doyle. 2nd Row: Joan Gray, Barbara Allison. Louise Woods, June Gray, Ronald Powell, Robert Wagv, Karol Smith, Marilyn Eathington. Beverly Smith, Marlene Scalf, Betty Palmer. 3rd Row: Jeanne Dawdy, Bonita Snapp, Sarah Butler, David Jackson, Marilyn Ruhl (Pianist), Miss Davis (Director), Ronald Ray, Harriet Lee, Pamelia Fullerton, Patsy Mitchell. 4th Row: Shirley Dawdy, Kay Bagge, Dixie Johnson, Junior Asquith, Bill Sensa- baugh. Roland Hcfmeister, Dwight Simmons, Dean Mitchell, Ronald Gray, Charlotte Myers, Jo Salter. Mabelann Altheide. 5th Row: Diane Butler. Patty Carrico. Mardell Hofmeister, Betty Meachum, Bill Wright. Dick Repp, James Coupland, Jo Ann Ruff, Lucille Kltch, Evelyn Watt. Pat Beckner. 6th Row: Nancy Aringdale, Elvira Blunt, Charlotte Jennings, John Alden, Jackie Sublett. Howard Sailor, Bill Sorrells. Frank Myers. Clara Gray, Ellen Duncan, Betty Lou Eatherton. JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS 1st Row: Janeen Allison, Geraldine Hillman, Joan Reuter, Paul McVay, Blanche Young. Marilyn Nichols. 2nd Row: Darlene Black, Mary Parker, Clarice Watson (Ass’t pianist), Miss Davis (Director), Shirley Myers, Martha Davis, Wiila Mae Parker. 3rd Row: Helen Smith. Frances Ray (Ass’t pianist), Bill Bivens, Dick Asquith, Leroy Adolphson, Rosalie Bivens, Carol Lee. 4th Row: Ordeth Reuter. Joan Murphy, Irvin Nelson, Jerry Hatch (Ass’t pianist), Tom Williamson (Ass’t pianist). Junior Wagy, Marlene Wagy, Marilyn Ruhl (Pianist). CHRISTMAS CHORUS PROGRAM Go, Tell It on The Mountains____________________________________Negro Spiritual 0 Come, O Come Immanuel______________________________Giegorian, 8th Century God Rest You Merry Gentlemen__________________________________ English Carol Arranged by: Sir John Stainer As Lately We Watched__________________________________________ Austrian Carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks___________________________George Handel MIXED CHORUS 1 Wonder As I Wander________________________________________Appalachian Carol Arranged by: John Jacob Niles JERRY HATCH Angels We Have Heard On High---------------------------------Old French Carol Ring, Christmas Bells____________________________________________Ukranian Carol M. Leontonich Jingle Bells_________________________________________________Arranged by Swift MIXED CHORUS Christmas Carol-------------------------------------- Bainbridge Crist GIRLS CHORUS Beautiful Savior — Silent Night-------- Away In a Manger O Holy Night-------- Leipzig. 1842 . Gruber. 1818 _ Luther-Swift French Carol Adolphe Adam MIXED CHORUS Solo part by: JOAN MURPHY FULTON COUNTY CHORUS FESTIVAL Community High School FARMINGTON Tuesday, March !4, 1980 7:80 p. m. Table Grove—L. M. Crockett, Supervisor, presenting Diane Payne. Barbara Danner, Marilyn Negley. Doris Nunn, Margaret Gra- ham. Luan Boynton, Noralyn Baily, Carolyn Barkley singing The Nightingale by Tchaikousky-Loyaas accompanied by Rose Marie Heaton. I.ewistown—Robert E. Jorgensen. Supervisor, presenting Mary Sue Gray singing Sing Me To Sleep by Edwon Greene accompanied by Eleanor Nott. Astoria—Myron S. Mikita. Supervisor, presenting Marion Farr. Nyda Ellen Brown, Phyllis Farr singing Goin' Home by Anton Dvorak accompanied by Maralae Pittman. Avon Dorothy Davis, Supervisor, presenting Joan Murphy, Helen Smith. Patty Carrico. Bonita Snapp, Frances Ray. Sara Butler. Betty Meachum. Marilyn Ruhl. Kay Bagge. Carol Lee, Barbara Allison. Darlene Black singing “Oh. Lady Be Good by Gershwin accompanied by Clarice Watson. Canton—Ketrlc Klingman, Supervisor, presenting Jim Kuchan playing “Ritpal Fire Dance by La Falla. Cuba—Juarita Cantwell, Supervisor, presenting Harriett Pilcher. Joan Clayberg. Joanne Marshall. Anna Marie Huff, Margaret MrCaughey, Beverly Black singing My Lover ,s a Fisherman by Strickland accompanied by Mary Ault. alley—Charlotte Bennett. Supervisor, presenting Kathleen Morse singing Into the Night by Clara Edwards accompanied by Charlotte Bennett. Farmington—F'oy Bear. Supervisor, presenting Marv Jane Olneerlch, Marilyn Crane, Donna Negley. Gloria Muzzarelle, Betty Vie-. Lit FerslM. Gere Boss. Harry Holmes. Ted Harding singing Ste-1 Away Negro Spiritual. A capello. FESTIVAL CHORUS PROGRAM Guest Conductor: Archer Hayes. Choral Director, Monmouth College Accompanists: Floy Bear and Delores Moore. Farmington MIXED CHORUS: Thanks Be to God” by Dickson-Cam Oh Lord We Worship Thee by Back-Morgan To See The Face of God” by Sateren BOYS CHORUS: Free As The Wind That Blows” by Wilson ‘The Blue Tail Fly” American Folk Tune MIXED CHORUS: GIRLS CHORUS: MIXED CHORUS: “With a Hay and a Hi and a Ho-Ho-Ho”by Mizzy-Curtis.Wilson “The Band Played On Fantasle by Ward-James “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Rodgers-Waring I Accompanists Assistants: Donna Negley, Marguerite Vier) Through The Years” by Youmans-Frey “Song of Sleep” by Walton “Go Tell It On The Mountains” Spiritual (With Double Chorus) Finale from the Cantata Land of Our Hearts” by Chadwick BAND The band marched at all the home football games last fall. On February 13th they participated in the Annual Fulton County Hand Festival at Canton. Each of the bands played two selections. Following this on the program was the mass band w’hlch was formed by the combination of all bands of the country. Our band won a first division in the district contest and a second division at the State contest in Macomb, April 28. The Annual Spring Concert was held April 27. A dance band w?as organized this winter. They played several noon hours for dancing in the study hall. They also played for two “sock hops’ after basketball games. DANCE BAND Mr DM.. Clarice Wat.on, Haley .Mllckell. Dick Aaqultk. Paul McVay. Loalaa Woods, Martha Davis. Shirley Myers, Wayne Hampton, Kay Bagge. TWILERS Carol Smith and Betty Palmer DRUM MAJOR Frances Ray BAND 1st Row: Bonita Snapp, Carol Lee, Sarah Butler, Patty Carrico, Earl Sheckler Barbara Bagge. Tom Williamson. 2nd Row: Patricia Beckner, Marilyn Ruhl, Nancy Aringdale. Diane Butler Martha Davis. Rosalie Bivens. Shirley Myers. Wayne Hampton. Joan Murphy, Harriet Lee. Paul McVay. Howard Sailer, Dean Mitchell. Louise Woods. Richard Asquith, Clarice Watson. 3rd Row: Janeene Allison. Darlene Black, Vicki Ann S-chleich, Barbara Allison, Jo Cook. Jo Ann Ruff, Pam Fullerton, Patsy Mitchell, Margery Pollitt, Junior W agy. Frances Ray, Mr. Davis. Jerry Hatch, Junior Asquith, Sherrell Rnhl, Kay Bagge. ANNUAL SPRING BAND CONCERT APRIL 28, 1950 Homeage to Youth __________ Enchanted Lake Overture - ♦Two Moods Overture________ Stairway to the Stars _____ Salute to Youth March______ On the Range_______________ Limehouse Blues ___________ The Kid Grow Up - Novelty Drum Major’s Special_______ Storm King March __________ ♦Symbol of Honor March ♦State Contest Pieces ------ J. Olivodoti __Clair E. Johnson Clare E. Grundman Arr. Paul Yoder _____Vander Cook __Carl Frangkiser __Philip Braham ___Carl Frangkiser ------------Handlon --------- Finloyson -------------Mesang ANNUAL FULTON COUNTY BAND FESTIVAL Alice Ingersoll Gymnasium Monday, February 13 7:30 p. m. Guest Director—Mr. Wayne Sherrard, Director of Bands, Illinois State Normal University PROGRAM Headway March Rustucon Overture Valley H. S. Band Mr. Donald Winkle, Director Across the Field Traveller Overture Astoria H. S. Band Mr. Myron Mikita, Director Saratoga Arcadia Overture V. I. T. H. S. Band Mr. Max Crockett, Director Hosts to Freedom Repose and Gayety Lewistown H. S. Band Mr. Robert Jorgensen, Director Stars and Stripes Forever Alpine Holiday Overture Cuba H. S. Band Mr. Walter Brashear. Director Storm King March Repose and Gayety Overture Avon H. S. Band Mr. Royce Davis, Director El Charro Safari Overture Farmington H. S. Band Mr. Newell Kessinger. Director Indiana State Band Gypsy Life Overture Canton H. S. Band Mr. Ketric Klingman. Director MASSED BAND America Homage to Youth Two Moods The Children’s Prayer Salute to Youth Belle of the Ball Enchanted Lake Symbol of Honor Star Spangled Banner Bennett FrangkiBer Leon! Buchtel Wagner Lorance King Johnson Sousa Barnes FInlayson Johnson Tarver Holmes Farrar Barnes Arr. Yoder Olivadoti Grundman Arr. Johnson Vander Cook Hummel Johnson Mesang Smith SENIOR CLASS PLAY '‘Auntie Goes To College,’ the senior class play was given November 18 and 19 under the direction of Miss Dorothy Davis. The setting of “Auntie Goes To College , 2 comedy, is in a college boarding-house. This delightful comedy is a screamingly funny play that is both novel and ingenious. When Auntie goes to college, trouble, excitement, and romance merge into a vortex of hilarious comedy riot. CAST OF CHARACTERS Rosie O’Grady Mrs. Murphy .. Lottie Clausen Connie Marlow Helena Murphy Josie Rice _____ Martha Skeen - Clifford Floyd Louis Lytton _ Mr. Jones ______ Mr. Roberts — Posle Pratt — _______ Carol Lee ____ Mary Parker ____ Frances Ray __Rosalie Bivens ____Joann Reuter __Clarice Watson ____Martha Davis __Tom Williamson ______ Paul McVay __Richard Stotler Donald Sensabaugh _ Marilyn Sorrells JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior play was given April 13 and 14. 1950. The name of the play was, “We Shook The Family Tree”. It was a hilarious comedy. The cast and crew consisted of the following persons: CAST CREW Hildagarde___________________Joan Murphy Stage Manager--------WTayne Hampton Mr. Dolson (Father)__________Jerry Hatch Publicity--- - Leroy Adolphson, and Mrs. Dolson (Mother)_____Ordeth Reuter Bruce Dempsey Sally_______________________ Helen Smith Prompters —----- -.Keith Wagy and Bob ____________________ Richard Asquith Darlene Black Jimmy________________________Bill Bivens Properties------ - Wills Mae Parker, Paige____________________Janeene Allison Blanche Young, and Floyd Singleton Elite May__________________Shirley Myers Jill________________________Marlene Wagy Freddie Sherman___________________Junior Wagy Mr. Shermer________________________Irvin Nelson Mrs. Shermer________________Marilyn Ruhl STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is an organization composed of two representatives from earh class plus the president, who is a senior chosen by the student body. This year the Student Council members are as follows: Freshman—Diane Butler and Ronald Powell. Sophomore—Barbara Allison and Sarah Butler, Junior—Marilyn Ruhl and Junior Wagy, Senior—Joann Reuter. Carol Lee. and Tom Williamson. The following people were chosen as Student Council Officers: President—Tom Williamson, Vice President—Marilyn Ruhl. and Secretary-Treasur- er—Carol Lee. On October 25. 1949. the Student Council met for a supper. The magazine sales, which wer held to raise money for assembly meetings, were sponsored by the Student Council. At Christmas time a huge Christmas tree was erected In the Study Hall. During the winter months records were played for dancing dur- ing the noon-hour. SENIOR PLAY CAST 1st Row: Tom Williamson, Clarice Watson, Mary Parker, Carol Lee, Joann Reuter, Paul McVay. 2nd Row: Marilyn Sorrells, Rosalie Bivens, Don Sensabaugh, Miss Davis, Frances Ray, Martha Davis. JUNIOR PLAY CAST 1st Row: Helen Smith, Janeene Allison, Shirley Myers, Miss Davis 2nd Row: Marlene Wagy. Joan Murphy, Ordeth Reuter, Marilyn Ruhl. 3rd Row: Irvin Nelson, Junior Wagy, Jerry Hatch, Dick Asquith, Bill Bivens. STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Carol Lee (Secretary and Treasurer). Mr. Reed (Advisor), Tom William- son (President), Marilyn Ruhl (Vice Present). standing: Barbara Allison, Diane Butler, Junior Wagy, Joann Reuter, Sarah But- ler, Ronnie Powell. SENIOR PARTY - FRESHMAN INITIATION Friday, September 9, was a dark and dreary day for the freshman, “Initiation. The girls arrived at school dressed in their fathers’ overal s (wrong-side out), a pajama blouse, fathers' shoes and socks and their hair uncomuei. The boys looked so demure in their skirts and shirts, their ties on backwards, ladies hose, work shoes, plenty of make-up, and their hair in curls. Each freshman was required to carry an unboiled egg to get as many junior and senior names as they could on the egg. Upon meeting a senior each freshman was expected to kneel and recite a verse. At eight o’clock that evening the party began with some of the freshman initiation stunts. The stunts included a hula dance, feeding each other while blindfolded, and many others. Also each of the new teachers did an initiation stunt—Lee Reem and a freshman boy gave a tumbling act. Miss Davis sang, “The Desert Song,M William Searles sang a song in Spanish. Miss Block did a make-up job on a freshman boy, and Wellsley Goodwin gave us his impersonation of Ernest Tubbs singing, “You Are My Sunshine. Round dancing and a few square dances were the rest of the entertainment. Bob Ray called the square dances for us. Refreshments of cokes and sandwiches were served to the students and fac- ulty present. Everyone left at eleven o'clock after a wonderful evening that was enjoyed by everyone. JUNIOR PARTY The Junior Class held their all-school party, December 13. 1950. The party began at 7:00 with dancing. The auditorium was decorated with Christmas ornaments and the Christmas tree was beautifully decorated. Later in the evening the Juniors gave two clever skits. Following the skits dancing was resumed. At 11:30 everyone went home after a very enjoyable e ening. The Juniors also gave a Christmas party on the afternoon of December 21. Gifts were exchanged, refreshments were served, and dancing was enjoyed. Everyone went away with happy thoughts of a Merry Christmas. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomore party w'as given April 24, 1950. The s ene portrayed was that of a drug store. The evening consisted of dancing and a very enjoyable skit. Sandwiches, pop, and cookies w’ere served by the refreshment committee. Everyone returned home after an evening of fun and entertainment. FRESHMAN PARTY The freshman all-school party was held on Friday, May 12. The theme w'as “Spring Party” and the decorations consisted of paper streamers and Japanese lanterns hanging around on the walls. Free refreshment tickets were given at the door. The tickets were spring flowers cut out of paper. With these tickets one could get pop. cookies, and sandwiches. The special guests for the evening were the eighth graders and their teachers. . ATHLETIC BANQUET The annual Athletic Banquet was held Anril 12 Tho han HARVEST BAI T. in thrhr°br I1 the R F' A' 8P°nsored � « annual Harvest Ball It was held by Karl A drTch oXCm da « «as furnished WaJaendWM«!rantH0D?vleVenThg Cr°Wn,Dg °f the k,n and 1«««� . Keith Wood, aoj Lucille Kite” The kini'””!', V ' wer' D r « « ««e� . Imulae «In, and John Aldeu. Ton Wllll‘“. BUI Hop- G. A. A. BANQUET „ppe?p'.';, riLZ 7yTsT.'! ,n ' TTt l0 ’ “■ '““By « . by basketball placecartle wl.b 1 . «“°.““ ' “ P’'”,ed - elppa da,a, d.«.b ol B„Tr..%T , Ser.P.,“)W d n'°,,e “ “� • nnmpHmenle CARNIVAL The annual junior-senior carnival was held this year on the evening of April 22 Attendance was light, but the attractions were top quality. Fun lovers of the entire community were offered the chance of a lifetime to get rich in a lew minutes at the penny pitching tub. and they had a wide choice of Places at which to spend their new wealth. There were toys for the tots water guns for the thirsty balloons ior the windy, movies in total darkness for the roman- which ran8on a 8r° “ 8eVera‘ °ther Iaugh ProvokinK amusements which ran on as long as the money lasted. o, , Jhe eXp,re88ions- “Tired but Happy falls far short of describing the close of this evening of fun making. BOOMERANG SQUARE DANCE The Boomerang sponsored a square dance December 27, in the high school study hall. This dance was given to make money for the Boomerang this year. The evening consisted of dancing and cake walks. The Avon Four Orchestra provided music for the evening. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM On May 6 our juniors, seniors, and their guests enjoyed an “Enchanted Even- ing” dancing to the music of Bill Christensen and his orchestra. The study hall was decorated to carryp out the theme of a moonlight dance on the foredeck of the luxury liner S. S. TROJAN at sea. The orchestra was placed against the south wall of the room. Old fashioned ship's lanterns cast a roft glow above the musicians who faced the open deck over which hung gayly colored signal flags. The dancers could look to the right or left over a wide expanse of moonlit ocean or ascend to the stage which was attractively decorated as the ship’s forecastle where refreshments were served. At midnight our ship dropped anchor, and the tired, but happy upperclassmen joined their partners for a last waltz under the stars before going ashore. With a fond farewell the ship’s guests left the S. S. TROJAN taking many delightful memories with them. AUTOGRAPHS EIGHTH GRADE 1st Row: Delwyn Reuter. Larry Jackson, Earl Sheckler, Billy Randall, Mr. McDaniel, Virginia Kernal, Barbara Bagge, Marian Enlow. 2nd Row: Sherrell Ruhl. Robert Salters. Alva Phelps. Janies Anderson, Daryle Clayton. Dale Selph, John Chatterton, 3rd Row: Mama Allison. Roland Singleton. Max Salisbury. Earl Singleton, Danny Ragon. Larry Hendel, Harry Brown, Carol Parker. 4th Row: Jo Cook. Joyce Palmer. Roberta Day. Marlene Hornbaker. Suzan Baker, Alberta Day. Verla Smith. Absent: Jimmy Schreck. SEVENTH GRADE 3rd Miss Maberry. Mary Havens. George Pa- lst Kow: George Bernhart. Richard Luper, Hollister Douglas kagon, Ellen Gray, Marlene Jennings, Vicki Schleich. 2nd Row: Myra Blunt, Patsy Howard. Larry Watson. Ronald Smith, John Dawdy, Marilee Hornbaker, Carol Turner. Row: Elaine Roscnberry. La Veta Smith. Arlene Knisely. Lula Perdue tricia Gossage, Climeta Serven, Clara Butler, Burnice Gray. 4th Row Robert Traversino. Joe Porter. Ronald Wagy, Billy Hawk. Charles Car- penter. Terry Powell, Clifford Brown. oth Row: Eva Ford. Patty Powell, Barbara McVey. Beverly Knisely, Sharon John- son. Martha Selph. Paula Altheide, Mary Purchase, Darla Wagy. Absent: Doris Sensabaugh. SIXTH GRADE 1st Row: Jimmy Day, Charles Miller, Smith Brand, Mrs. Burch, Karen Sundberg. Odette Manuel, Sheryl Eathington. 2nd Row: Johnny Randall, Bobby Ray, Shirley Carr, Shirley Morris, Cheryl Reu- ter. Janet Myers. Kenneth Hiett. 3rd Row: Jimmy Battin. Richard Perdue, John Parker, Robert Jennings, Ronald Webber, Richard Powell, Jerry Baker. 4th Row: Gene Steach, Freddie Hofmeister, Jackie Stick, Barry Dempsey, Eugene Woods, Bruce Pickering, Danny Brown, Teddy Ruff. FIFTH GRADE 1st How: Richard Myers, Roger Len , Lee Hofmeister, Mrs. Williamson, Diane Sailer. Myrna Houston, Betty Parker. 2nd Row: Karen Hawk, Bonnie Tournear, Marilyn Hillman, Sharon Kepler, Gloria Day, Anita Keener, Dorothy Ford, Judith Griffith. 3rd Row: John Pickering, David Da vdy, Lewis Bell, Max Phelps, Donald Eather- ton, Roger Smith, Danny McCoy, Danny Hanson, Bobby Farris. FOURTH GRADE 1st Row: Beverly Kernal, Joan Wall, Keith Bradley, George Dawdy, Terry Davis, Darla Altheide, Jo Etta McElhiney, Donna Swinger. 2nd Row: Nancy Luper, Shirley A’Hearn, Margaret Dixon, Judith Eccher, May Dixon, Leta Serven, Sandra Stick, Kay Woods. 3rd Row: Richard Palmer, Joe Hendel, John Redding, Charles Swise, Jon A. Butler, James Capps, Larry Da nitz, Gary Potter, Teddy McVey. THIRD GRADE 1st Row: Vincent Butler, Robert Clark, Dickie Lovett, Miss Mueller, Linda Bagge, Julia Janes. Patty Hanson. 2nd Row: Barbara Tournear, Priscilla Fullerton. Wanda Burris, Louise Bell, Deborah Jones. Delores Randall, Kay Crissey, Yvette Reuter. 3rd Row: Sandra Palmer, Carol Myers. Eugene Vaughn, Keith Mitchell, Newt Mc- Coy, Gerry Crisman, Shirley Bernhart. 4th Row: Gary Van Velsor, Leroy Lenz, Tommy Martin, Gary Ray Eathington, Rodger Eyman, Stephen Schleich, Bobby Griffith, Jimmy A’Hearne. SECOND GRADE 1st Row: Roberta Stick, Rita Howard. Paul Douglas, Donovan Porter, Ronald Howard, Mrs. Manuel. Linda Lou Serven, Marianne Wall, Carol Ann Steach, Martha Dixon, Priscilla Martin. 2nd Row: James Eccher, Richard Dawdy, Richard Miller, John Douglass, Robert Perdue, Bernard Carr, Robert Swank, John Morris, Michael Gregory, James Hiett, Phillip Altheide. 3rd Row: Linda Kay Serven, Jacquelyn Long, Patricia Keener, Betsey Anderson, Carol Hofmeister, Jean Shepherd. Vonneda Day, Margaret Enlow, Roberta Brow'n, Glenna Hammond, Nancy Smith. Absent: Donald Webber. 1st Row: Gary Ray, Gary Wayne Myers, Ronny Randall, Charles Sloan, Mrs. Mar- tin, Janice Eyman, Mary Morris, Janet Palmer, Nancy Elanine Myers, Carol Crisman. 2nd Row: Rebecca Horn, Mary Margaret Pickering, Peggy Tournear, Shirley Yocum, Janet Bradley, Vicki Bell, Nancy Swinger, Janet Vaughn, Marcena Reuter, Patricia Cox. 3rd Row: Mike McElhiney, John Pool, Billie Reed, John Mack Gordon, Lawrence Butler, Robert Earl McHone, Billy Gordon, Chester Howard, Robert Morris, Ralph Henry Myers, Ralph Danner. 1st Row Mary Kay Swise, Janice Matteson, Mary Chapman, Sharon Hunt, Kathe- ryne Ciowl, Dennis Parker, Larry Van Velsor, Thomas Stevens, Terry Havens. 2nd Row: Margaret Gray, Kay Kidwell, Daren Chapman, Sue Smith, Mrs. Routh, Gary Matteson, Larry Kidwell, Johnson Chapman, Duane Serven. 3rd Row: Sandra Smith, Carol Crow], Sara Dempsey, Jodell Bailey, Barbara Swise, Harold Smith. Wesley Chapman, Donald Gray, Fredrick Bailey, Cecil O’Yler, Raymond Adolphson. Absent: Gary Jennings. FIRST GRADE AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GREENBUSH SCHOOL 1st How: James Malley. Jerry Henson, Howard Allen, Barbara Shaver, Judith Johnson. Patty Ragon. 2nd How: Valerie Johnson, Irene Blunt, Sandra Mason, Mrs. Pollitt, Loretta Sor- rels, Joan Purchase, Carolyn Shaver. 3rd How: John A. Singleton. Paul Dennis. Donald Singleton, Dounie W. Smith, Clair Kagon, Bobb Miller, Giles Sorrels. Absent: John Schreck, Billie Schreck, Beveily Ragon, Sylvia Jones. 1st Row: Patty Byerly, Lisda Larson, Norma Roseuerry, Shirlee Sorrells, Linda Byerly, Sue Solter. 2nd Row: Donnie Sorrells. Gale Larson. Tommy Curtis. Billy Turner, Dale Larson, Larry Marshall, Dwayne Rosenberry. 3rd Row: Gilbert Ruhl, Rodney Turner. Blaine Solter, Gary Sorrells, Barbara Gos- sage, Ronnie Sorrells, Roger Larson. 1st Row: Robert Semande, Jimmy Kid well. Bobbie Saunders, Lee Hart. John Reed. LINCOLN SCHOOL 2nd Row: Mrs. Morgan. Virgil Williamson. Carl Williamson. Janet Reed. SCHOOL CALENDAR AUGUST Football practice began___________________ 25th SEPT KM BK R School began __________________________________________________________________ 1st Labor Day-----------------------------------------------------------------------5th Freshman Initiation Party______________________________________________________ 9th First Football Game (with Cuba)________________________________________________16th -Assembly program (George Johnson) ____________________________________________21st First Pep Meeting_____________________________________________________________ 22nd Fulton County Teachers Institute.____________________________________________ 23rd First Home Game (Valley) ___________________________________________________ 23rd Elmwood Game _________________________________________________________________ 30th OCTOBER Roseville Game__________________________________________________________ 7th Senior Square Dance______________________________________________________8th Junior-Senior Objective Tests _________________________________________ 10th Assembly program (Dr. Brown) __________________________________________ 11th End of First Six Weeks__________________________________________________12th I. E. A. Institute, Galesburg___________________________________________14th P. T. A. Square Dance__________________________________________________ 14th Abingdon Game _________________________________________________________ 13th Homecoming Parade (Winning Float by Junior Class)_______________________21st Homecoming Football Game_______________________________________________ 21st Homecoming Dance (King K. Wagy, Queen M. Davis)________________________ 21st Assembly Program on the Indies_________________________________________ 28th V. I. T. Game _________________________________________________________ 28th Boomerang Staff went to Galesburg_______________________________________31st NOVEMBER Lew is town Game _______________________________________________________ 4th First Snow------------------------------------------------------------- 16th Senior Plav ___________________________________________________________ 18th Second Showing of Senior Play _________________________________________ 19th First Basketball Game (LeWigtown) _____________________________________ 23rd Second Six Weeks ends ------------------------------------------------- 23rd Thanksgiving Vacation Begins___________________________________________ 23rd Thanksgiving Vacation Ends______________________________________________28th Assembly Program (Hazard) _____________________________________________ 28th Bushnell Game --------------------------------------------------------- 29th DECKMBKB V. I. T. Game ......................................................... 3rd Roseville Game_____________________________________________________________6th Alexis Game ____________________________-—-_______________________________ 9th Yates City Game--------------------------------------------------------- 13th Abingdon Game _____________________________________________________ 17th Christmas Chorus Program--------------------------------------------------21st Christmas Party _______________________________________________________ 22nd Christmas Vacation Begins ----------------------------------------------- 22nd Boomerang Square Dance--------------------------------------------- — 23th JANUARY Christmas Vacation Ends_____________________________________________________3rd Prairie City Game _________________________________________________________ 3rd Stronghurst Game ---------------------------------------------'------------ 3th Valley Game _______________________________________________________________ 10th Semester Tests ______________________________________________________ 1 lth-12th End of First Semester ____________________________________________________ 12th Williamsfield Game ------------------------------------------------------- 13th V. I. T. Game -____________________________________________________________13th Cuba Game ________________________________________________________________ 17th F. H. A. Entertain F. F. A. —--------------------------------------------- 13th Lewistown Game_____________________________________________________________20th Week of County Basketball Tournament---------------------------------------23rd Bardolph Game-------------------------------------------------------------- 21st FEBRUARY G. A. A. Skating Party ----------------------------------------------------- 1st Alexis Game ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Roseville Game-------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Prairie City Game -------------------------------------------------------- 13th Band Festival______________________________________________________________ 13th Abingdon Game ------------------------------------------------------------- 17th Agata Club Party ----------------------------------------------------------- 21st Astoria Game ------------------------------------------------------------- 21st District Basketball Tournament --------------------------------------- 21st-24th End of Fourth Six-Weeks-------------------------------------------------- 27th MARCH Regional Basketball Tournament _____________________________________________ 3rd-28th Sectional Basketball Tournament ______________________________________ 8th-10th State Basketball Finals ____________________________________________________16th-18th Grade School Operetta -_________________________ _________________________ 17th-18th Assembly Program -------------------------(The Brittons)_______________________ 20th Sophomore Party ________________________________________________________________ 24th District Solo and Ensemble Contests __________________________________________ 25th Home Ec. Style Show ___________________________________________________________ APRIL District Music Organization Contest __________________________________________ l8t Easter Vacation Begins 3:40 P. M.________________________________________________ Easter Vacation Ends 8:40 A. M.______________________________________________ 10th End of Fifth Six Weeks _______________________________________________________10th Assembly Program -----------(Marionettes)____________________________________ 13th Junior Play ------------------------------------------------------------ 14th-15th Grade School Track Meet _____________________________________________________ 21st Jr. and Sr. Carnival ________________________________________________________ 22nd State Final Music Contest_______________________________________________ 28th-29th MAY Grade School Handwriting Contest_______________________________________ l8t Rural School Festival _________________________________________________ 5th Freshmen Party ________________________________________________________12th Baccalaureate ________________________________________________________ 21st Semester Tests___________________________________________________ 24th-25th School Closes ________________________________________________________ 25th Grade School Commencement______________________________________________25th High School Commencement______________________________________________ 26th So � Compliments of SLJNDBERG’S STORE Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices Avon Illinois NICHOLS POULTRY AND EGG CO. a Western Illinois'1 Best Produce Market ,. . 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