Bedford High School - Torch Yearbook (Bedford, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1942 volume:

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Writers: Mary Cirksena, Paul Clark, Virginia Clayton, How- ard Cox, Robert Dobson, Opal Goff, Decker Hahn, La vfonne Hamilton, 'Shirley Irwin, Lois Lacy, Zola, Million Josephine Moore, 1Rober't Nelson, Dorlee Ranbarger, Eldon Ratekin, -Doris Rimel, Ruby Risser, Robert Sa- len, Everett Sharp, Harlan Ulmer, Donald Walkup Harland Johnston. SEV ORC wuouoig QTORCI-l5E.TORCl-lsUe.TOR CHAWATORCHJIQTODC TO H3 EQ -3 SK E 5 gixfiy U Q' S LX? g wx., XL fi fN E1 'E ' 5 E , 2 EQLQSENU E cf yo CD 33 5 -a Q I7 T If E C D C7 Z -1 O IJ 2 Q D fj 314321 ROBERT AVEY Class Officer 43 Torch Sitaffg Latin Club 1, 23 Drama 23 Football 43 Band 23 Orchestra 23 Glee Club 2, 43 Mixed Chorus 43 Senior Class Playg Hi-Y 3. How can such a loud noise come from such a little man? BARBARA BLA NE Not a student of B.H.S. prior to 1941. Normal Trainingg Band 4. Not bold nor shy, nor short nor tall, But a nice mingling of them all. AILEE CAMPBELL Commercial3 Latin Club 1, 23 Pep Club 4. And never a moment was her tongue still IIARGARET CANNON Commercialg Library 1, 2. Anxiously awaiting freedom- graduation. MARY CIRKSENA Torch Staff, Commercialg Library 1, 23 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 'Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. She who laughs last has the longest giggle. PAUL CLARK Torch Staff, Junior Class Playg Senior Class Play3 Football 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. Must one love in vain in order to be great? VIRGINIA CLAYTON Class Officer 15 Torch Staff, Library lg Chommercialg Senior Class Play: Band 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 43 Pep Club 4. Cruel Fate, direct thy might To drying up the roads before ton'ght. FAE UOCHRAN Commercial, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Mix- ed Chorus 4. Boys don't appeal to me at all . . . sometimes. HOVVARD COX Torch Staffg Normal Trainingg Junior Class Play, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 43 Senior Class Play. Common instinct, and enough of it is genius. PAUL DAUGHERTY Football 3, 43 Baseball 3, 4. If all his wads of gum were placed together, they would stretch! DALE DAVIDSON Senior Class Playg Glee Club 1, 23 Mix- ed Chorus 45 Hi-Y 3, 4. Dean's identical twin brother. DEAN DAVIDSON A Junior Class Playg Band 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 45 F.F.A. 35 Hi-Y 3. What's the latest cookie recipe? ROBERT DOBSON Tor-ch Staff, Football 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Playg Band ig Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Hi- Y 3, 4. And still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all he knew. DEVVEY DRENNEN Football 3, 43 Baseball 3, 4, Always cheerful - his big smiles, if strung together, wo-uld reach for miles. OPAL GOFF Torch Staff, C'OII1lXI1Gl'ClH,lQ Latin Club 2, 3, Library 1, 2: Junior Class Play. Always a cheerful smile and LOTS to say. DONOVAN GREY F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4. Why should I stay single, when two can live, etc. FERNE GRAY N-orlmal Training, 'Pep Club 4. Her conversation is 'yes, yes, no, no', and they come far between. DECKER HAHN Torch Staff, 'Football 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 4. A gentleman, a good scholar,- what am I saying? LAVONNE HAMILTON Class Officer 1, 33 Torch Staffg, Junior Class Playg Senior 'Class Play, Drama 2, 4jBaI1d 1, 23 'Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 45 Pep Club 4. How can you live and be so glamorous? CRYSTAL HOWES Normal Training. Silence is her cfhief way of expressing herself. DALLAS HOWES F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, There must be a lot of work in him, for none has ever slipped out. SHIRLEY IRWIN Torch Staffg Drama 25 Senior Class Play, Basketball 43 Baseball 45 'Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Band 1, 2, F.F.A. 3, 4. A living' example of that time honored proverb: 'Don't let studies interfere with school work! HARLAND JOHNSTON Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4. The future Ge-ne Krupa of the music world. CHARLOTTE KENNEDY Class Officer 3, 43 Business Manager of Torchg ,Editor of Bulldog Bugle: Drama 45 Senior Class Play, Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 President Pep C1u'b. A rare combination of nonsense, common sense and sense of humor. LOIS LACY Torch Staffg Commercialg Latin Club 1, 25 Drama 15 Senior Class Play: Glee Club 1. Who said all beautiful blondes are dumb? JAMEXS LARISON Senior Class 'Playi F.F.A 33 Hi-Y 3. For l1e's tall, tan, terrific! JEANNETTE LUCAS E Class Officer 25 Torch Staff: Commer- cialg Latin Clubg Junior Class Play, Senior Class Playg Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. For what are men after all But little boys grown tall. MARY DICQUAID Normal Training: Pep Club 4. Why tan-iest thou, oh babe? JACK MARLEY Senior Class Play. Young fellows will be YOUNG fellows. , LEO MILLER F.F.A. 3, 4. Why shofuld I hurry? I'n1 getting along all right. ZOLA MILLION Torch Staffg Normal Training, Pep Club 4. Quiet, faithful, and unassumingly cheerful. JOSEPHINE MOORE Torch Staff, Library 1, 2, 35 Drum Ma- j-oretlte 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. Josephine was at her best in front of the marching band. BEN MORRIS Class Officer 1, 2, 3, Co-Editor of Torch, Senior Class Play, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 G1ee4Club 1, 2, 43 Maxed Chorus 4. I love to commune with nature in all its forms -especially girls. ROBERT NELSON Torch Staff, Drama 1, 2: Basketball 3, 43 Football 33 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2g Glee Club 1, 2, 45 .Mixed Chorus 4. A most confirmed bachelor . . so far! OTIS PADGITT Not a student of B.H.S, prior of 1940. Dear Otis, thy snoring hath a sfoothing sound. CHARLENE PERKINS Commercialg Senior Class Play: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Blessed are the little, for they shall become no smaller. ' lf' . LGIS PULLEN Pep Club 4. From little sparks may burst a mighty flame. DORLEE RANBARGE-R Class Officer 43 Torch Staff, Commer- cialg Latin Club 1, 23 Senior Class Play, Alccompanist 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 4. Mr. Werth's stand-in. 10h Yeah!7 ELDON RATEKIN Torch Staff, Senior Class Play, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3. Direct not him, whose way himself will choose. DORIS RIMEL Torch Staff, Junio-r Class Play, Senior Class Play, Band 1, 2, 3, 43 -Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 43 Acclompanist 1, Her gold is not all in her hair and teeth. RUBY RISSER Normal Training, Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 4. She is solid and substantial in more ways than owe. Q DELBERT ROGERS Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play, F. F, A, 1, 2, 3, 4. 'Buck Rogers,' man of the future. What about his past? ROBERT SALEN Class Officer 1, 23 Torch Sltaffg Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Band lj Glee Club 1, 2. I may be tall, but I'm still my motJher's little boy. EVERETT SHARP Torch wStaffg Junior Class Play, Senior Class Playg 'Dra-ma 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 45 Mixed lChorus 45 'Hi-Y 3, 4. Pm 100 per cent behind Harlan Ulmer in what ever he does. MARTHA SMALLEY Torch lStaffg C-ommerclalg Junior Class Play: Glee Club 43 Pep Club 4, Cheer Leader 3, 4. Her eyes are rhapsodies in blue. ROBERT SNYD-I-I R Class Officer 35 Drama 15 Basketball 3, 43 'Glee Club 1, 2. It is better to wear out than to rust out. JUNIOR SPENU ICR Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play, F.F.A. 33 Hi-Y 3. As steady and dependable as a stone wall. MARGARET SPENCER Commercial: Senior Class Play: Or chestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Have you heard the latest? Buzz - Buzz! EDITH STEEL Co-Editor of 'Tiorchg Commercial: Latin Club 1, 2g Library 3, 45 Senior Class Playg Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chor- us 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 4. She has our vote for the one most likely td succeed. AUGUST STEEVE F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Class Playg Hi-Y 3, 4. , Blond, silent, mysterious - wow! CHARLENE SVVAIM Not a studnet of ZB.H.S, prior to 1939. A sunny good nature and a busy mind. HARLAN ULMER T-orch 'Staffg Latin Club 1, 23 Basket- ball 3, 43 Football 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 4. This medal was presented to me by myself as a token of my self-esteem. DONALD WALKUP Latin Clurb 1, 25 Junior Class Play: Senior Class ,Playg Band 2, 3, 4. Danald takes it slow and easy, but he always names out on to-p. NETTIE WILLIAMS Commercial. Quiet and cheerful: uncanny mechanical ability MAX WINSLOW Football 3, 4. Like the English bulldog, he is the strong, silent type. KATHLEEN WINTER-DIUTE Normal Trainingg Pep Club 4. A social smile, a sympathetic tear. GLEN NON ZEHR-T Senior Class Play. 'Not a student of B. HJS. prior to 1940. What's life but a dishpan full of dirty dishes a dish cloth and a har of soap? SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the year 1938 the calm serenity of Bedford High school was shattered by the invasion of some sixty fearless children, merely green freshmen, who challenged the upper-classmen to a bitter battle from beginning to end. To this band of daredevils the World was theirs, and from their first year on, the faculty of Bedford High school looked to- ward the future with grave doubt. First year officers Were: Vir- ginia Clayton, president 3 Ben Morris, vice--president, Lavonne Hamilton, secretary-treasurer. As freshmen these children displayed talents in athletics- musiic, dramatics, and scholastic- endeavor, to say nothing of their overpowering co-nceit. Class par- ties Were the high lights of their first year. - Ben Morris, president, Jean- nette Lucas, vice-presidentg Rob- ert Salen, secretary-treasurer, were the elected officers of the second year. It was during this year that the athletic ability of the class blended with that of other classes to produce one of the few undefeated football teams in the school's history. A scavenger hunt was the year's outstanding social event. As juniors they elected La- vonne Hamilton, presidentg Charlotte Kennedy, vice - presi- dent 5 and Robert Snyder, secre- tary-treasurer. This year the class really came into its own. The two outstanding events of the year were the class play and the banquet, thrilling events in the class' memory. As sophisticated seniors, loaf- ing on their laurels, the class e- lected Robert Avey, president 3 Charlotte Kennedy, vice - presi- dent, and Dorlee Ranbarger sec- retary-treasurer. The high school dances were undoubtedly the highlights of this year. With their unusual athlet- ic, musical, dramatic, and schol- astic ability, the class of 1942 Was a difficult one to take, but far more difficult to lose. They leave marble halls and scarred desks with a tear in one eye and the fire of battle in the other. L-I.sU4.TORCHaVa.TORC HSTQTORCHSUQTORC X. IQ HZ O 33 'E E O 3-'Q , I E O 33 C7 I fig? O 33 C7 I 33 O I-7 C7 I 33 CD I7 93 E O IU C7 5 O IJ C7 vi S Njkfm R C C W MW T T C W m U W T U Ak M J mv R D R O O T D UGO I-NDQIOKO S IOEOIQDMIOEOIEWIOKOESWIOKO 941050931 Od 0,-xm ? Back row, left to right: Marion Graves, Richard Black, Doris Jean Hamilton, Dean Baxter, Henry Cochran. Second 1'ow, left to right: Bettye Eighmy, Howard Clark, Eugene Gilbert, Edward Allen, Annabelle Carmich Front row, left to right: Helen Hamilton, Donna Congdon, Betty Benson, Clara Allison. Back row, left to right: Helen Hensley, Marilyn Johnston, Maxine Kullbom. Second row, left to right: Norma Kennedy, Harold Henslgy, Dale Kernen, Hubert Hensley, Lola Klopp. Front row, left to right: Ruth Hanshaw, Doris Hartman, Carol Hatfield, Vivian Hunter, Katherine Johnson. ael Back row, left to right: Eula Mohler, Marjorie Peach, Donald Marshall, Robert Morris, Howard Mohler. Second row, left to right: Charles Marshall, Naomi Safley, Madonna Nash, Doris Mullen, Eugene Marshall. Front row, left to right: Curtis Raper, Martha Safley, Lois Safely, Robert Ratekin. Back row, left to right: Ralph Walkup, l.a Rue Thompson, Betty W00dW21l'd, 3112311119 Wetmore- Second row, left to right: Otto Welch, Martha Ulmer, M3-l'Y Sh9.f3I', Lloyd Wyckoff. Front row, left to right: Dorothy Sparks, Helen Stickelman, Bormie Srwder. Lois SY1Yd8Y- JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1939, what looked like a capable class en- rolled in Bedford High school. They started things off with a crash and elected Howard Mohl- er, Bob Morris, Bettye Eighmy, and Lloyd Wyckoff to lead them through the first year. Like oth- er freshman classes, they had their skating party. In thelir sophomore year they coasted along under the capable management of their class of- ficers and sponsors, and had their allotted parties. Officers 'included Ed Allen, presidentg Howard Clark, vice-president, Helen Stickleman, treasurer, and Madonna Nash, secretary. This year they plunged into the duties of upper-classmen and rearranged their set-up by plac- ing Bonnie Snyder, -Suzanne Wet- more, Howard Clark, and Dean Baxter in the leading roles. They gained recognition with an outstand'ing production of their junior class play, Ladies in Retirement. The cast includ- ed Dean Baxter, Martha Ulmer, Katherine Johnson, Lola Klopp, Helen Hamilton, Bob Morris, Su- zanne Wetmore, and Vivian Hunter. Their quest for money to fi- nance the Junior-Senior banquet continued with the selling of pop and candy at the basketball games. The class had its share of dancling parties, and has par- ticipated in the all-high school dancing parties. Near the' end of the year they selected their class rings and pins whlich they will receive when they take over their active sen- ior duties. QTORCNSQTORCK-BUQTOR Cl-l.sUz.TOPxCl-IAUQT ORC!-lg llffgwllf-E Q 4 is-3 ig '63 KCDMEULQESE C 9 ZromcumvomcuMOQQHMTQRCHMQQQHE Back row, left to right: Lorene Cox. Norma Cobb, Betty Jean Allen, Edra Clymens, Albert Campbell. Second row, left to right: William Congdon, Lillie Cochran, Evelyn Allshie, Alice Cross, Marian Blake, Robert, Bradley. Front row, left to right, Mary Lou Bryson, Earnest Bycroft, Eldon Allison, Eugene Burks, Lela Mae Adkisson. Back row, left to right: Fred Cross, Bonnie Mae Friend, Doris Damewood, James John, Robert Jackson. Second row, left to right: Robert Healy, Helen Goff, Naomi Howes, Betty June Irwin, Lois Keith, Doyle John. Front row, left to right: Eddie Graves, Hazel Grubb, Irene Groppe, Josephine Douglas, Glenn John. Back row, left to right: Dean Larson, Robert Leighton, Doris Lacy, Louise Peach, Donald Perkins, Dwight Perkins. Second row, left to right: Jimmie Nelson, Dorothea Lincoln, Olive Pace, Ethel Mae Newkirk, Vivian Longfellow, Donald Maxwell. Front row, left to right: Richard Owens, Doris Osburn, Genevieve Lambley, Sara Marie Penton, Lloyd Osburn. Back row, left to right: Phyllis Terry, Delmar Smith. Ted T2.yl01', Hal'0lCl Sfeeve, Mildred Wright. Second row, left to right: Darlene Sparks, George Walker, Billy 5119110913 RObSTt Wafneke. Jeanne Sleep. Front row, left to right: Margaret Putnam, Hazel Shafar, Lola Wyckoff, Beatrice Ulmer. SGPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY September, 1940, produced a bumper crop of freshmen. It didn't take them long to adapt themselves to the complica- ted routine of high school, and after the newness wore off, and they were able to find their Way around the maze of class rooms with ease, they began doing the things that freshmen are suppos- ed to do: such as, throwing pa- per wads in study hall, using pins unlawfully, and placing tacks in undesirable places. However, their curriculum of English, Al- gebra, Science, Latin, Homemak- ing Manual Arts, and Agriculture succeeded in taming them down a bit. When they entered theiir Sophomore year, they had a good share of their liveliness'f removed from them. But they were still fully capable of adding their bit to the general mischief. Thlis year they hiad Worlad History, Latin II, Homemakingll, Geometry, English II, andBliology to contend with. They have had their share of names in the high school honor roll and have been well represented in the high school extraecurricular actlivities. In Music the class of '44 has contributed a great deal to the groups in school. It had a number of participants in the or- chestra, band, and both glee clubs, as well as some members in varlious small groups. They are unsually co-operative and willing to work - a remarkable trait for mere sophomores. In the field of athletics our promising youhlg' sophiomores have done very well, so far, and we're sure they will continue to do as Well or better in succeeding years. They are enthusiastic, and enthusiasm goes a long way in Wlinning victories for B.H.S. Slocially they have treated themselves to a get-acquainted scavenger hunt at the beginning of their freshman year. And they havebeen well represented at our all-high school parties. The first year they had as their class officers: Bob Jackson, president, Jimmie Nelson, vice- presidentg Dwight Perkins, sec- retray, and Genevieve Lambley, treasurer. This year they chang- ed their leaders to Jimmie Nel- son, president, Olive Pace, vice- president 3 Bonnie Friend, secre- tary, and Blill Congdon, treas- urer. The future is bright for these up-and-coming youngsters and we wish them the best of every- thing in their last two years in Bedford High school. ?'roRcus1e.TonCL4.QuQ.TomcH.9vq,fomcHavQToucug fSf 33 3 J: I Q E' 5 3 F S fi 'f U gg O 0 3 f is Cf S3 2 0 if , E 5 4 2 2 , Q 3 QI 5 3, ici? -E 0 iff 1 5 l V 3 Q51 U WQJU Q 5 LFQQE EU ENE 5 5 Zroucz-mfomcusvaoncusmomcumoncui Back row, left to right: Don Courtnage, Mary Dawson,Betty Baxter, Hazel Dawson, Fred Fine. Second row, left to right: Donald Beard, Paul Hahn, Darrell Grimm, Opal Gardner. Front row, left to right: Gordon Cox, Jackie Gold, Betty Davidson, Duane Gillette, Duane Dalton. Back Row: Bobby Harbour, Florene Lacy, Mary Hamblin, Bonnie Hamilton, Betty Henderson. Second row, left to right: Vera Harland, Neva Harlan Ll, Richard Jones, Wilma Meikle. Front row, left to right: Phyllis Hatfield, Betty Marsh, Lola Holker, Dorothy Maxwell, Ruth Hayes. Back row, left to right: Dale Mohler, Donald Ridnour, Vernita Moore, Dorothy Peach, Carmalita Savage. Second row, left to right: Thelma Sneathen, Robert Mil fr, George O'Dougherty, Robert Parks, Margaret Salter. Front row, left to right: Jo-hnny Novinger, Ellen Rap ', Elise Sawyer, Vera Petherick, Gene Norton. back row, lert to rlgnt: Dorls Stxtneim, Bernadine Triebwasser, Edna Weatherly, Paul Wogan. Second row, left to right: Doyle Terry, Rosalyn Swaim, Alice Weir, Donald Wilson. Front row, left to Tight: Genevie Wintermute, Elinor Sharp, Mary Lou Snyder. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 1, 1941, a group of 57 freshmen entered not only into our building, but into the spirit and enthusiasm of Bedford High school. Their first days 'in high school were joyous until, after the first six Weeks, the horizon was darkened by clouds of quizzes and tests. How- ever, the little frosh Weathered these and subsequent storms with flying colors and have placed many members on each six Weeks honor roll. In other fields the class has been Well represented. Espe- clially in music and athletic groups they have raised their little voices, dribbled the ball tot- teringly and sunk their little cleats into the turf. The class of '45 has demonstrated real talent, willing cooperation and outstand- ing promise for future excel- lence. Socially the class was might- ily enthralled by a party of its own and by the all-school Christ- mas party. At the end of its first year in high school, the class of '45 emerges a little older, a little wiser, and a little paler green. President, Paul Hahn, vice- president, Donald Ridnourg sec- retary, Betty Baxter, and treas- urer, Paul Wogan. BOGK V. 0 Junior High Seventh and Eighth Grades Back row, left to right: Robert Marshall, Paul Beckman, Henry Churchill, Miss Nelson, Jeanne Wells, Kath- leen Lucas, Darlene Savage, Betty Jean Atkins, Nancy Dinges, Ruth Johnson, Miss Cooper. Second row, left to right: Donald McMillin, Eugene Jones, King Wisdom, Walter Cochran, Herbert Marshall. Freddie Ann Weingarth, Miss Rhoads, Agnes Anderson, Carol Goff, Marilyn Campain, John Sawyer, Billy Gold, Jerry Greer, Bette Cross, Mr. Webb. Front row, left to right: Frederick Egger, Leslie Petherick, Coryl Hatfield, Betty Joy, Helen Salen, Lola. O'Dougherty, Wilma Sneathen, Donna Terry, Anna Lee Tucker, Charles Perkins. Billie Reed and Ruth Johnson were absent and not in picture. Back row, left to right: Miss Nelson, Helen Beebe, Bernita Sinderson, Barbara Gaule, Phyllis Drennen, Miss Rhoads, Mary Hullinger, Austa Martin, Helen Jean McMil lin, Mr. Webb, Robert McCoy, Bryan Cross, Merle Sneath- en, Nelson Blakemore. Second row, left to right: Jim Andy Kuhn, Patty Lou Young, Ilene Warneke, Phyllis Clark, Joyce Rimel, Irma Wheeler, Iva Wheeler, Rose Marie Collar, Mary Etta Marshall, Glen Gray, Betty Lou Pote, Miss Cooper. Front row, left to right: Patty Owen, Barbara Hartman, Viola Graves, Buddy Carmichael, Richard Huffman, Jimmie Mathew, George Welch, Mary Peters, Clarice Cochran, Nellie Wyckoff, Amy Lou Poore. w l 4 BGOK VI 0 Alumni WILLIAM E. TUCKER U. S. Navy Fireman, First Class U. S. S. Oklahoma Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 In Memoriam To David William Tucker, who so nobly and willingly gave his life on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Har- bor, Hawaii, While in the service of the United States Navy aboard the U. S. S. Oklahoma. Junior Larson ...... .. Army We, the seniors of 1942, Wish to dedicate a portion of this annual to the alumni of Bedford High school who are serving in the United States or English armed forces. The following list of graduates in the service is as nearly com plete as possible: CLASS OF 1922 CLASS OF Thomas Smalley Joseph Whitaker .... Charles Churchill .. Thomas Kuhn ....... CLASS OF Wayne Caskey ..... Gilbert Henry ..... Harry Evans ..... Max Keith ........... Eldon Quimby ..... Gordon Davidson .... 1935 .. ..... Army Marines Army 1936 Army Army Army Air Corps Army John Hadley ........................ Army CLASS OF 1937 Chester Grubb .................... Army Harry Leighton .......... Air Corps Robert Terblell ..... .... A ir Corps Leland May ......... ......... A rmy Willard E. Helm Army Ralph I. Ridnour ...... .... A rmy Ralph Smalley, jr, ............ Army CLASS OF 1938 Mark Pickering ........... . National Guard Orvie Owens ..... Army Charles May ....,. Army Richard Shafar ................ Army CLASS OF' 1939 John Steel .................... National Guard Elmer Parsons ..... Paul Hayes ....... Na-vy Army Bill Tucker .. fKilled in action at Pearl Harborj Navy Roy Jackson .................... Navy CLASS OF 1923 Roy Longfellow ................ Army Clio E, Straight .... Army Paul V. Healy ..... ........... N avy CLASS OF 1925 Leighton McCormick ......... . Army Harold Blaine .......... ....... A rmy CLASS OF 1926 Alva Lee Harland ......... Army CLASS OF 1927 Glynn Widner .................... Army CLASS OF 1928 Troy Neeley Miller ....,... Navy CLASS OF 1930 Donald Anderson ................ Army Howard Lake ......... Army Thad Stewart ........... Army Charles Thompson ......... Army CLASS OF 1932 Harold E. Miller ................ Army CIASS OF 1933 John Walter Houck ........ Army George Heatherington ........ Navy Maurice Chilcote ........ Air Corps CLASS OF 1934 Laurence Stark ................ Army Loren Harris ........ . .... Air Corps Loren Helm ............... ...... . Army Donald C. Menzies .... ..... R 1.A.F. oLzcH.smoRcHg O E -9 E3 0 E O D 0 I E O 2 If E O I7 C5 AVQT ORCH SUQTORCHSIGT SJQTOQCH TORCH DCHNGTOQCHSQ STO 5-Q75 ,- D JWEEPQ' ES e. fbxfkiaxy 9 Qzngiiio fr -+f4 3ffli59 Q' QV X' ix! Houofk 'QF HDUOJ, HDUGLWF HDUOJHF HUUOLVBS .IPF HITCIOJEFHDUO .125 DUO o 22' ii -5 0 D F7 1: E o D 0 E -3 Do D E Q D SH BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT HOMEMAKING Back row, left to right: Martha Safley, Naomi Safl ey, Helen Hensley, Betty Woodward, Miss Johnson. Second row, left to right: Annabelle Carmichael, Charlene Swaiml Norma Kennedy, Lois Safley, Ruth Hanshaw. Front row, left to right: Vivian Hunter, Lois Snyder, Jeannette Lucas, Clara Allison. In contast to the traditional cooking and sewing courses of five years ago, homemaking has now developed into what is called vocational homemaking. Vocational hlomemaking includes such subjects as child-development, home furnishing, art ,applied to the home, clothing, f-oods, home nursing, correct foods for building the body and maintaining good health, consumer buying, and canning. The department offers three years of llomemaking, and 90 students are now enrolled, Many things have been accomplished by the home economics department. For example, many banquets are served at the soho-ol every year. During the winter, hot lunches were served to all who desired them, and this also is the work of the homemakers, Last summer tw-o girls from Bedford went to the state convention at Ames, These girls, Charlotte Kennedy and Vivian Hunter, were chosen on their merits of accomplishment in home projects. Q This fall a district conference was held at Corning, 80 attended from Bedford. Skits written ,at the state conference were put on by the attending schools. , HoM MAK1 G 13. ck .ow, irrt to iight: D .,.' otny Peach. D l-is Stitlrm Vern La Mzoie, Tneima Sneathen, Ezlna Weatherly, Bernadlne Trlebwasser, Neva Harland, Carmalita Savage, Miss Johnson. Second row, left to right: Florene Lacy, Wilma Meikle, Opal Gardner, Mary Dawson, Hazel Dawson, Alice Weir, Dorothy Maxwell, Vera Harland, Betty Baxter, Betiy Henderson. Front row, left to right: Ellen Raper, Mary Lou Snyder, Elise Sawyer, Vera. Petfherick, Betty Marsh, Rosayln Swaim, Lola Holker, Ruth Hayes, Elinor Sharp, Geneivid Wintermute, Betty Davidson. Back row, left to right: Betty Jean Allen, Jean Slqep, Norma Cobb, Doris Lacy, Bonnie Friend, Marjorie Peach, Louise Peach, Helen Goff, Lorene Cox, Dorothea Lincoln, Miss J0hl1S0n- Second row, left to right: Phyllis Terry, Beatrice Ulmer, Edra Clymens, Lois Keith. Betty June Irwin, Evelyn Ailshie, Naomi Howes, Marion Blake, Mildred Wright, Irene Groppe, Lela Mae Adkisson, Olive Pace, Ethel New- kirk. Front row, left to right: Lola Wyckoff, Sarah Penton, Mary LOH Bryson, Hazel Shafar, Lily CGCIITHU, Kathe- rine Johnson, Martha Ulmer, Darlene Sparks, Alice Cross, Vivian Longfellow, Doris Osburn, Margaret Putnam, Josephine Douglas. FUT RE FARMERS OF AMERICA Back row, left to right: Dallas Howes, Leo Miller, August Steeve, Delbert Rogers, William Congdon, Shirley Ir- win, Howard Cox, Eldon Ratekin, Eugene Gilbert, Ted Taylor, Richard Jones, Fred Fine, Robert Jackson, Dean Larson, Darrel Grimm, Mr. Hawk. Second row, left to right: Albert Campbell, Hubert Hensley. Donovan Gray. Harold Steeve, George Walker, Harold Hensley, Eldon Allison, Robert Warneke, Donald Maxwell. Dale Kernen. V Front row, left to right: Johnny Novinger, Eddie Graves, Richard Owens, Marion Graves, Gene Norton, Billy Spencer, Lloyd Osburn, Duane Dalton, Donald Wilson, Glenn John. Eldon Ratekin, president Hubert Hensley, vice-president Shirley Irwin, treasurer Delbert Rogers, reporter August Steeve, secretary Mr. I. B. Hawk, advisor The Future Farmers of America fF.F.A.J is the national organization of farm boys study- ing Vocational Agriculture in the high schools throughout the United States and psssessions. The purpose of the organization is the development of competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership. The Bedford Chapter was organized in 1931 and has received a. new charter this year. Alumni and others in active membership are: Robert Blake, Lyle Wright, Robert Turner and Ray Glass. INDUSTRIAL RT Back row, left to right: George Walker, Delbert Rogers, Robert Leighton, Leo Miller, Dean Larson, Shirley Irwin, Harold Steeve, Jimmie Nelson, Mr. Driftmier. Second row, left to right: Junior Howes, Albert Campbell, Robert Snyder, Decker Hahn, Doyle John, Robert Healy, Bob Morris. Front row, left to right: Ernest Bycroft, Billy Congdon, Robert Bradley, Delmar Smith, Eldon Allison, Donald Maxwell, Donovan Grey. Back row, left to right: Glennon Zehrt, Robert Avey, Donald Riclnour, Don Courtnage, Otis Padgitt, Mr. Driftmier, Paul Wogan, Fred Fine, Eldon Ratekin. Second row, left to right: Eddie Graves, Robert Miller, Bob Harbour, Doyle Terry, Dale Mohler, Paul Hahn, Gor- don Cox, Robert Warrzeke, Bob Jackson. Front row, left to right: Marion Graves, Jackie Gold, George O'Dougherty, Robert Park, Lloyd Osburn, Donald Wilson, Duane Gillette, Johnny Novinger, Glene John. BOOK VIII. 0 ACTIVITIES LATIN CLUB Back row, left to right: Doris Stithem, Doris Damewood, Mary Hamblin, Bonnie Hamilton, Dorothea Lincoln, Mar- garet Putnam, Carmalita Savage, Donald Perkins, Dwight Perkins, Richard Black. Second row, left to right: Bob Morris, Betty June Irwin, Evelyn Ailshie, Lela Mae Adkisson, Phyllis Terry, Wil- ma Meikle, Beatrice Ulmer, Genevieve Lambley, Donald Beard, Miss Long. Front row, left to right: Earnest Bycroft, Betty Marsh, Margaret Salter, Elise Sawyer, Vera Petherick, Saral Marie Penton, Phyllis Hatfield, Eugene Burks. V LATIN CLUB The Latin department of Bedford High school maintains an active chapter of the Na- tional Junior Classical League, whose purpose is to spread the knowledge of classical civilization in the modern world. The business and social meetings of the organization offer members an opportunity to put into actual practice. Roman customs and manners which have been studied and discussed in the first and second year Latin classes. The officers of the Latin club are Robert Morris, primus consul: Dwight Perkins, secundus cofnsulg Donald Perkins, scribag Beatrice Ulmer, quaestor and Evelyn Ailshie, censor. Usually the yearly high point of the organization is a Roman banquet, served and eaten in true Latin fashion. ANISH CLASS Back row, left to right: Harland Johnston, Harlan Ul mer, Paul Clark, Miss Ebersole, Second row, left to right: Donald Walkup, Robert Dobson, Ben Morris, Decker Hahn. Front row, left to right Mary Cirksena, Opal Go-ff, Doris Jean Hamilton, Josephine Moore, Lois Lacy. This year a modern language, Spanish, has been added to the Bedford High school curric- ulum. Twelve stuldents have taken the first year course, and sin-ce all but one are seniors, no second year counse 'will be offered next year. Special attention has been given to the speaking of the language rather than the formal uses., This 'policy was adopted because of the present need f-or a speaking knowledge of Spanish, due to our country's good neighbor policy toward Central and South America. i The Spanish class has carried out many delightful and profitable activities under the direc- tion of Miss E'bersole, It has made one public performance -this year before the Paren't-Teach- er Association. 'Special activities in class include fthe singing of songs in Spanish, playing Spanish games and working Spanish puzzles. SHAKESPE RE CLUB Back row, left to right: Shirley Irwin, Harlan Ulmer, Miss Walker, Paul Clark, Augl1S'C SCSQVE. Second row, left to right: Fae Cochran, Charlotte Kennedy, Edith Steel, Barbara Blane, Josephine Moore, Ferne Gray. Front row, left to right: Nettie Williams, Lois Pullen, Mary McQuaid, Doris Rimel, Kathleen Wintermute, Zola Million. Enthusiasm engendered by the study of Macbeth and Hamlet in the English literature class resulted in the formation of a Shakeslpeare Club in November, 19411. The purpose of the club was to provide an opportunity for further study of the plays of Shakespeare. The group has built up a iwide background concerning the customs, manners, ideals and ways of thinking in one of the greatest eras of English literature. The club has met regularly twice a month in the homes of the members. :Sixteen literature students have 'made up the membership roll. Miss Walker is the sponsor. DRAMA Since the disappearance of declamation three years ago from the Bedford scene, dramat- ic productions have become a vital entertainment and educa- tional activity in Bedford High school. In these theatrical pro- ductions the class of 1942 has been not only active but also out- standing and proficient. From their freshman debut in Never- thelessi' to the rapid sophistica- tion of Page Miss Glory, the seniors have demonstrated their keen interest in the drama. The high school season of 1941-42 opened in late Septem- ber with three public performan- ces of Purple Doorknobf' a one-act comedy ably acted by Jeannette Lucas, Lavonne Ham- ilton and Charlotte Kennedy. In mid-November the Junior class presented the recent Broad- way thriller, Ladies in Retire- ment, to a large and responsive audience. The difficult roles were ably handled by Martha Ulmer, Suzanne Wetmore, Lola Klopp, Helen Hamilton, Vivian Hunter, Katharine Johnson, Dean Baxter and Bob Morris, as- sisted by a technical staff of fel- low juniors. In December the Junior High gave an enjoyable performance of Tom Sawyer, followed in January and February by per- formances of a one-act play, Sauce for the Goslingsfl and choral reading. In the spring, as a practical application of play production study, the senior speech class prepared and presented to the student assemblies a series of one-act plays: What Fools These Mortals Be, an April fool comedy, A Slice of Melon, an old Chinese pantomime, The Monkeyfs Paw, a familiar hor- ror play, and The Subsequent History of Mr. Jonah, a Biblical satire. bil The year's activity ended with the senior play, Page Miss Glory. UNIOR CLASS PLAY HDOUBLE DOOR Back row, from left to right: Delbert Rogers, Paul Clark, Lavonne Hamilton, Dean Davidson, Junior Spencer, Howard Cox, Mr. Flick. Front row, left to right: Donald Walkup, Opal Goff, Doris Rimel, Martha Smalley, Jeannette Lucas, Everett Sharp. ln November, 1940, the present 'senior class produced and presented as their junior class play the psychological melodrama, Double Door, by Elizabeth MaclFadden. As an experiment in the more difficult fields of drama, and as an attempt to give the school audience a variety in the usual theatrical fare, the play was an outstanding success. The plot of Double Door revolves around Victoria Van Brett's maniac firmness over her sister, Caroline, and her half-brother, Ripg andhow she tried to prevent the 'marriage of Rip to a young lady of lower social position by an attempted murder. The cast gave a serious and inspired perfo rmance, ably 'backed by a technical staff of fel- low juniors. COMMERCIAL Bedford High school offers a commercial course consisting of Shorthand I, Shorthand II, Typ- ing I, Typing II, and Bookkeep- ing. Shorthand and Typewriting have been taught 'in our high school for several years, but be- cause of the demand for addi- tional commercial training, a new course was added to our curriculum. Twelve senior boys are enrolled in bookkeeping, which teaches the fundamental principle of double entry book- keeping. This course is planned for the purpose of teaching how to keep personal records. The Shorthand II class con- sists of 15 girls who take new material dictation at an average of 120 words per minute and transcrlibe at an average rate of 50 Words per minute. Most of these girls are ready to accept positions as stenographers. Typewriting II is offered for the purpose of developing the skill of typing to as high a stan- dard as possible. Eighteen girls have ventured into this course and have attained an aivjerage of 60 words per minute on speed with a very high rate of accuracy. The following awards have been earned so far: Lois Lacy, 60, Jeannette Lucas, 60. VVe offer two classes of Type- writing I to a total of 54 stu- dents. This group has been di- vided into two sections, one for the development of stenographic skfills, the other for the purpose of personal typing. The group of stenographic skill are required to take the course in Shorthand. The average rate of speed for all Typing I students is between 35 and 40 words per minute. The following alwlards have been earned: Doris Rimel, 50, Rob- ert Nelson, 403 Suzanne Wet- more, 40. Shorthand I consists of 20 girls, Who are developing short- hand penmanship and accuracy in writing shorthand characters. They are taking new material at an average of 80 Words a min- ute. BEDFORD HIGH sci-loot ORMAL TRAINING DEP RTMENT Back row, Left to right: Howard Cox, Marjorie Peach, LaRue Thompson, Lola Klopp, Barbara Blane. Second row, left to right: Zola Million, Ruby Risser, Mal ry Shafar, Ferne Gray, Mary McQuaid, Miss Nelson. Front row, Dorothy Sparks, Kathleen Wintermute, Bon nie Snyder, Vivian Hunter, Crystal Howes. Designed to prepare pupils for teaching, tlh e normal training course was first offered in Bed- ford in 11913. Today, much expanded since its beginning and completely modern, the department numbers L5 students. The prescribed cours-e includes wide study in various fields. It includes a study of psychol- ogyf methods and school management, also four review subjects including arithmetic, grammar. agriculture and geography. The department does 'much systematic observation and has a week of supervised practice in a rural school before graduation. 'Examinations from the State 'Depart- ment of Education are offered twice during the junior and senior years. Last year the 'Future Teachers Association met regularly to 'discuss the problems of the teacher. At Christmas the two! classes enjoyed Christmas parties together. The first-year class entertained the graduating class and both classes were entertained by the normal training critic, Miss Nelson. ORCHESTRA Bedford High school maintains a full symphony orchestra whose excellence is eviden-t both in public performances and in state contest-s. In 1941 the orchestra set a high standard for fu- ture years by achieving a superior rating in the state music finals. - A full iofrlchestraltion of 27 strings, 9 Woodwinds, and 9 brass and percussion is maintained. Nine players will be lost through graduation. This year's high spot for the group was the orchestra clinic held in Bedford in December Performers from southwest Iowa came together to be conducted bythe eminent N. De Rubertis. In January the Federated Women's 'Clubs of Bedford sponsored a local concert by the State Col- lege Symphony Orchestra under the 'direction of Alvin Edgar. 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Front row, left to right: Beatrice Ulmer, Martha Smalley, Martha Ulmer 'B LL SQUAD 1940 - The 1940 football team ended its season with six victories, and two defeats, out- scoring its aggregate opponents 138 'tio 71. A 1K6-game winning streak Wasebroken in 'mid-season by Mt. Ayr, and the Bllue Grass Conference championship iwen-t to lLamoni, 'With Bgedford taking second place. Three Bedford players received recognition by gaining positions on the all-conference teamsg Ben Morris as first team quarterback., and Harlan Ulmer and Decker Hahn as end and center re- spectively on the second team. 1941 - Bedford ended its 1941 football season with seven victories and a single defeat at the hands of Corning. Playing their first year under Coach Wendell Webb, the players out- scored their opponents 207 to 31, and Won the Blue 'Grass Conference with no defeats in the con- ference play. Stix Bedford players were chosen on the all-conference teams: Bud Marshall, end: Bren Mor- ris, left ihalfg and Paul Daugherty, tackle, all on the first teamg ,Decker Hahn, Harlan Ulmer, and Bill Congdlon at center, end and fullback respectively on the second team. An added honor came to Bedford when Captain Ben Morris was selected for the second all-state team. B SKET B LL After the Blue Grass Conference title had been won by the Bedford football team, Coach Wendell Webb called for basketball men to report for the season. Sixteen letterlmen, Robert Sa- len, Bien Morris, Har-lan Ulmer, Robert Nelson, Donald Marshall and Robert Snyder formed the nucleus of the 1941-1942 team. The opening game rwitih Hopkins, ending in an overtime which Bedford won 35-33, started the season with a bang. Then came the defeat by a slight margin at the hands of Clarinda, a thril- ling game despite the l-oss. Other highlighfts of the busy season were the Winning of the Blue Grass Conference championship and the winning of the Tayflor County tournament, the latter bringing into Bedford's permanent possession the time-honored County School Master's traveling trophy. Bedford was further honored by having Ben Morris, Robert Salien, Donald Marshall, and Robert Nelson chosen for the all-county and all-conference first team. Robert Salen also was awarded positions on the Iowa Daily Press Asso ciationls second all-state team and the Des Moines Register's fourth all-state team, Robert Nelson received honorable .mention by the Des Moines Register. BASEBALL Back row, left to right: Ben Morris, Robert Nelson, Robert Salen, Paul Daugherty, Donald Marshall, Charles Mar- shall. Front row, left to right: Lloyd Wyckoff, William Con gdon, Dewey Drennen, Robert Dobson, Edward Allen. The 1941 baseball squad brought its season to a close with the 'most successful record in years. Under -the :leadership of the captain and pitcher, Robert Nelson, the team won 6 games in 12 starts. The County Tournament was held at New Market. Bedford's first opponent was New Mar- ket, and the game ended with ia score of 13 to 5. The County title was won for us by the final victory of 7 to 4 over Clearfield. The Bull-dogs did not enjoy the same good luck in the District Tournament, however. Their game ended with a score of 13 to 1 in favor of Audubon. The lineup 'was as follows: Paul Daugherty Robert Nelson ..... Robert Salen Dewey Drennen Robert Dobson ..... Catcher Pitcher First Baseman Second Baseman Third Baseman Ivan Terrell ..... -Bien Morris Lloyd Wyckoff Bill Congdon ...... Edward Allen Right Center Left Right Right Field Field Field Field Field ET 'TER WINNERS Back row, left to right: Bob Morris, Shirley Irwin, Paul Daugherty, Robert Snyder, Robert Salen, Robert Nelson, Paul Clark, Henry Cochran, Howard Mohler. Second row, left to right: Eugene Marshall, Dewey Drennen, Ben Morris, Harlan Ulmer, Robert Dobson, Charles Marshall, Doyle John, Donald Marshall. Front row, left to right: Lloyd Wyckoff, Everett Shwrp. William Congdon. Decker Hahn, R0be1'11 Avey, Edward Allen, Max Winslow. These lettermen have contributed their part in helping Bedford High again bring its name near the top of the list of important schools throughout the state of Iowa, athletically speaking, after a lapse of many years. In our school's three major sports, footba1+l, basketball and baseball, some of, the boys have had the honor of playing four years, others only one or two. Neveratheless, without each of them, regulars and substitutes alike, we might never have seen the fine brand of ball playing that was displayed on theifields and on the hardwoods. Never lacking in sportsman- ship or fighting spirit, this group has supplied many thrills for the spectators and much joy for the old grads. The list of athletes, year in school, and the number ofletters won, follows! ' R. Morris Jr. 2 H. Mohler Jr. 2 D. Marshall 'Jr. 5 S, Irwin Sr. 1 iE. Marshall Jr. 2 L. Wyckoff Jr. 3 P. Daugherty Sr. 4 D, Drennen Sr. 2 W, Congd-on So. 3 R. Snyder Str. 2 B. Morris -Sr. 12 E. Sharp Sr. 1 R, 'Salen Sr. 8 H. Ulmer Sr. 8 D. Hahn Sr. 3 R. Nelson Sr. 7 R, Dobson Sr. 7 R, Avey Sr. 1 P. Clark Sr. 2 C. Marshall Jr. 3 E, Allen J-r. 2 H. Cochran Jr. 5 D. Johns So. 2 M. Winslow Sr. 1 SENIOR CLASS PLAY PAGE MISS GLORY ' There was great rejoicing the night of May 15 when the seniors presented a jolly romp en- tiled Page Miss Glory to a lar-ge and hilarious audience. The play, a true farce, sholwed an antic disrespect for beauty contests and collect ed all the absurdities known -to tournaments of the kind. A With impudent good humor the cast of twen ty-eight seniors pushed the play Well into the front rank of typical American comedies. The character of Loretta, the chambermaid, alias Dawn Glory, was a creation in itself as played by Jeannette Lucas, not to speak of Click Wiley, Ed Ol- sen, Bingo Nelson, the kidnappers, Nick the wrestler, the Mother, the hotel staff, and the hard boiled ladies and gentlemen of the press. Special music and lighting effects contributed to this violently gleeful Broadway fable, BUYS' and GIRLS' GLEE CLUBS Back row, left to right: Ruth Hanshaw, Mary Cirksena, Lavcnne Hamilton, Lois Keith, Betty Jean Allen, Marilyn Johnston, Bonnie Mae Friend, Josephine Moore, Edith Steel, Doris ,lean Hamilton. Second row, left to right: Katherine Johnson, Martha Ulmer, Fae Cochran, Betty June Irwin, Margaret Spencer. Suzanne Wetmore, Jeannette Lucas, Sara Marie Penton, Josephine Douglas, Madonna Nash. Front row, left to right: Donna Congdon. Beatrice Ulmer, Doris Rimel, Virginia Clayton, Edra Clyments, Dorlee Ranbarger, Helen Stickelman, Helen Hamilton, Betty Benson, Margaret Putnam, Back row, left to right: Bob Morris, Harlan Ulmer, Robert Nelson, Paul Clark, Dean Davidson, Dnle Davidson, Otto Welch. Second row, left to right: Robert Avey, Decker Hahn, Robert Dobson, Ben Morris, Paul Wogan, Paul Hahn,, Er- nest Bycroft. Front row, left to right: Eugene Bm-ks, Richard Owen, Everett Sharp, Robert Park, Dorlee Kanbarger, Bobby Harbour, Robert Miller, Billy Spencer. E ALBERT SALEN Head Custodian a 1 i I L I ' 4 i E 1 1 J i P K r 5 b I s 4 -' 1 + 4 4 1 1