Benton Township High School - Scarab Yearbook (Benton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1929 volume:

(fy,ir, a x l i v 11 ZJ- ) HmT Qhe 1929 Scara Andrew Uancil Editor-in-Chief Ralph Bain Business Manager mm atm atro 1 1 1® Qhe 1929 Scara Published Bu Qhe y Senior Class Benton Township tiicjh School I § § I S - • N u V 1 Benton, Illinois I § 6 (page three] I u Foreword We, the Senior Class of the Benton Township High School, place in your hands this 1925) Scarab as a mirror of the progress of the personalities of this High School. We hope that it may be more than just a mere collection of print and paper or an inanimate record of a past year. May the many memories within these covers become even more precious with the passing years. (page four] [page five] — B N n I 1 fi N B $ B t I i I i a g a § § I r u zuz nc TIC au Contents School Classes .Athletics “If Section Organizations � ! J g S a I H § s 1 I a I $ I | a 1 § § § § § a I a § AVAVAVAVAVA MAWW [page eleven) [page twelve] I % % N N B a B B Kl g § I n I N57Z§7Z§ Dedication [ As a small expression of our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all they have done for us and our High School, We, the Senior Class, dedicate our 1929 Scarab to. Kenneth i . emitter William 3a. Pinkerton nu nu nu nc § E n r J 8 | I I K g (page twelve] [page fifteen) C. C. Hanna, Principal Board oj Education W. II. Johnson. President, Pete Ruth, Secretary, T. (J. fowls C. Crimmstt W. II. Foulk. =OIO= Ipage sixteen] (page seventeen) Gladys Long English University of Illinois, B. S. Watseka. III. Helen Hochhalter English Indiana University, A. B. Logans|x rt. Ind. Hubert B. Tabor Mathematics and Coaching University of Illinois B. S. Sullivan. 111. (ieno II (idlest n History and English Ebsworth College. A.B. Benton. III. Mabel Vance Mathematics Monmouth College, B. S. Aledo. III. Hugh McKone Printing and Woodworking W. I. S. T. C. Macomb. III. Ruth Biakey Science and Physical Trainin' Missouri University, A B. Mt. Vernon. Mo. William R. Pinkerton English. Band, Orchestra Illinois College, A.B. Jacksonville, III. (page eighteen) Mattie A. Sense Home Ec. University of III. B. S Wntseka. ill. Lillian A rends Mathematics Universitv of Illinois, B. S. Melvin, III. Byron Hargrove Science University of Missouri, B. S. Ml. Vernon. Mo. Maty I.. Huntington Science University of Illinois. B. S. Ladoga. Ind. W. K. Armentrout Science S. I. N. U.. B. Ed. Dongola, III. Geraldyne Ditto Biology W. I. S. T. C, B. Ed. Oakville, Iowa Etna F. Morrison Mathematics Kansas University, A. B. Newton, Kan. Mary E. Colcord Latin Greenville College, A. B. University of Illinois, M. A. Greenville, 111. AVAVAVAVA ZSZmWSZW (page nineteen Floyd Smith Manual Arts Milliken University Benton, III. Karl It. Nat ho Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S. Danville. III. Wilma V. Reed Home Ec. University of Illinois, B. S. Equality. III. Clara Blackard French and Spanish University of Illinois, A. B. Harrisburg, III Ellen Burkhart English and Chorus University of Wisconsin. A. B. Benton, III. Ruth Long English University of Illinois, A. B. Watseka, III. Mai ion J. Moore Commercial University of Illinois, B. S. Benton, III. Ida Sue Bramble English. History Missouri Valley College, A. B. Marshall, Mo. page Iwsnl 14J Kenneth II. I mmer History W. I.S. T. C., A. H. Macomb. III. Florence Frier Home Ec. University of Illinois. A. B. Benton, 111. Aida Haverkamp History. Latin Misssouri University, A. B. Troy, Mo. George Moore Mathematics University of Illinois, B. S. Benton. III. Byna Hargrove History University of Missouri, A. B. Ml. Vernon. Mo. John L. Newton Commercial Bowling Green Bus. Uni., B. C. S. Benton, 111. Mary Hart English University of Illinois, A. B. Benton. III. Albert Douglas Jr. History and Drawing Wabash College, A. B. Monticello, Ind. [page txvenlij'ona) Julia McKone, Librian Grace Moore, Secretary KENNETH KAT HUetN LITTCC BOU MftrtV MARY MAC VAVAVAVAVAWAVAVAV yAWArOrt ZS 'page lurenty-lwo) [page lioentij'lhree} [page twenhj-five] Senior Officers Jack .Stewart Lucille R«a .Secretary Treasurer Harriet Layman Vice President Charles St.Cloir President Sponsors Mr. I’inker ton Mr. Lemmer ,'paqe tu enhj‘six] ¥ §Z§ZM Z§Z§7Z§7 Leona Phillips G. A. A. 2; Orchestra 2; Hi-Tri 4; Dramatic Club 4. Helen L. Hauer Campfire 1, 2; Home Economics 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri. Albert K. Rrandhors . Basketball; ThompsonvilU Paul Kraft Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. Virginia Eskew Home Economic Club 1; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3; Campfire 2, 3; Hi-Tri 4. Puth Ho.’gc G. A. A. 1. 2. 3; Home Ec Club 1. 2, 3: Campfire 1. 2; Hi-Tri 4; Junior Play; Stage and Stammer 4; Echo 3. Grace J. Page Hi-Tri Stanley C. Hess Debate Club 1. 2. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Student Council 4. (paqe lioenhj-seven) Leonard Dillon Glee Club 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4. Ernestine Jones Campfire ‘2. 3; Hi-Tri 4. Rhea Boswell Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 3: Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Junior I’lay; Dramatic Club 3; Hi-Tri 4. W. Howard Stoffel Anna Kay Eskew Campfire 2, 3; Hi-Tri. Thirman II. II. Kray- Debate Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2,; Echo 1. 2; French Club 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Scarab Staff 4; Student Council 4; Class Officer 3; Class President 2; Cheer Leader 2; Tennis Club2; Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; National Athletic Scholarship Society. Paul House Marie Ahlfield French Club 4. Hi-Tri. (page twenty-eight} Russel Q. Stark Agriculture Club. Jama Marie Joplin Girls Glee Club 2. 3; Hi-Tri 4: Home Economics Club 3. James M. Miller Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 4. Ag. Club. Fred G. Moore Tullio F. Dallnpe Edith I. Wat wood Hi-Tri 4 Class Play 1. 3. Kogan. Frederick Wleeke Mount V«� rn n 1 ?: B ”d 1. 2. 3; Junior Bay; Senior Play; Stage and Stammer 4: Kenneth Williams Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Echo 4; Stage and Stammer 4. VAWAVA ZmVAWAVAVAVAVA I (page Iwenly nme) Ralph C. Bain Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab Staff 4; Debate Club 4; National Athletic Scholarship Society. Ernest E. (lower Latin Club 1. 2; Hi-Y 4; Debate Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Stage and Stammer 4. Harriet E. Layman Debate Club I, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Hi-Tri 4; Campfire 1, 8; Junior Play; Stage and Stammer 4; Class Vice-Pi e-sident 2. 4. Charles If. St. Clair Latin Club 1; Class Basketball 2. 3; Basketball League 4; Senior Play; Track 3; Class President 4. Charles H. Robinson Band 1. 2, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Sec. Treasurer 2; Junior Play. Helen Webb Campfire 1, 2. 3; Hi-Tri 4; Debate Club 2. 3. Lowell K. McConnel Latin Club 1; Junior Play 3; Stage and Stammer 4; Class President 1. 3; Tennis Club 3. Frieda Lewi • Campfire 1, 2. 3; Hi-Tri (kmnsel 4; Senior Play; Opperetta 2; Dramatic Club 4. Ipage thirty) Jack Stewart Latin Club 1, 2; Debate Club4;Senior Play; Class Secretary 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Operettas 2, 3. Virginia Hartkopt G. A. A. 3, 4; Campfire 3; Hi-Tri 4. Rex D. Estes Senior Play; Dramatic Club; Latin Club; Hand 1. Sadie P. Harrison G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Home Economics2,3; Hi-Tri 4. Ella G. Pederson G. A. A. 2; Home Economics 4; Volley Hall 2; Hi-Tri 4. Everett Burgess Loran Miller Dramatic Club I; Senior Play4. Isabel Yakubinis C. A. A. 1, 2 3; Hi-Tri 4. (page thirty-one] Kali Dalhy Dorothy Blair Girls Quartet3,4; French 4; Hi-Tri 4. Genevive Rea Campfire 1,2,3; Home Ec Club 1,2; Hi-Tri 4; Operettas2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. Leo Johnson Debate Club; Echo Staff; Dramatic Club. Lorcne Lovan Home Economics 2; Campfire3; Hi-Tri 4. Leo C. Mathis Elsie M. Dale Hi-Tri. Ralph Conover [page thirly-lwo) r-r Imogene I). Conner Campfire; G. A. A. ; Latin Club; Hi-Tri; Junior play; Operetta 1; Stage and Stammer 4. Martha Kui .en Hi-Tri 4. Reginald Wilson Kathleen Bellamy Home Kc Club 1; Campfire 1. 2, 3; Debate Club 2, 3; Junior Play; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; (i.A.A. 1; Hi-Tri 4. Mildred Reed Campfire 1, 2’ 3; Latin Club 2; Class Sec’y-Treas. l; Stage and Stammer4; Debate Club 2; Echo 2. Warner II. Williams Football 2, 3, 4. Daisy Parkhill Hi Tri 4; Home Economics3, 4. Campfire 2. 3. Freueh Club 4. James Evan House (page lhirt j'threc) AWAVAVAVMVA WAW Ul Elizabeth Payne Hi-Tri 4; Play, Ewing, Soph. Pres. Cameron W. .Miller Football 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2; Hand 3,4; League Basketball 1, 2. 4. Georgia Ward Glee Club 1.2: Operettas: Hi-Tri 4. Wilbur E. Lirscornb Cheer Leader 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Stage and Stammer4; Pep Club 4. Beuhih Braden Home Economic Ciubl: G. A. A. 1. 2, 3: Campfire 2. 3; Hi-Tri 4. Carl Cunningham Track 2, 3. 4: Dramatic Club 4: Cross Country 4: Hi-Y 4. Thomas F. Williams Band 3; Football 3. Carmen C. Jordan Hi-Tri Council 4. (page ihirhj'four] Helen Elizabeth Duppe Wo'ielo Campfire; Latin Club; Scarab Staff 2; Debating Club; Junior Play, Stage and Stammer; IL-Tri. Ralph S. Uhles Football 4. Robert V. Minier Margaret R. Ruth Junior Play; Campfire; Dramatic Club; Latin Club; Hi-Tri Cabinet. Ethel May McNeal French Club 4; Hi-Tri 4. J. Aubrey Kirk Orchestra; Rand; Basketball. Gertrude S. Flach Hi-Tri. Leona Cole Play Cast 1, 2. 8; Girls Glee Club 3. [page thirly-five) or awavavavmvavmvawavavavavavavawav Genevieve R. Frye G. A. A. 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Hi-Tri 4; French Glut 4; Home Ec Club 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2. Lowell Hutchcraft League Basketball 3, 4. Veneta Rhodes Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri4; Debating Club; Latin Club 1,2; Junior I’lay; Home Economics. Susie R. Williamson Debate Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Ec Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4; Baseball 1, 2; Volleyball 1. 3. Lena Bell Hi-Tri 4; Class Play 1, 3; Logan. James E. Dillon James C. Foulk Latin Club 1; Class Basketball 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Tennis 3. 4. Mary E. Etherton Campfire 1, 2. 3; Hi-Tri 4; Debate Club2, 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; French Club 3, 4. (page thirty-six) Ormond V. Robinson Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2: Quartette 2, 3; Soloist 2. 3. Ruth Warren Glee Club 1,2 Campfire 1, 2,3; Debate Club 1; Stage and Stammer 4; Scarab Staff 4; Junior Play; Hi-Tri President 4; Operetta 1, 2. Jean Teague Campfire 2, 3; Hi-Tri 4; Senior Play; Scarab StajT; Dramatic Club. William R. Gilmore Latin Club 1; Scarab Staff 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Track 3; Class Officer 1. Mary Eleanor Helm Campfire 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 4, Debate Club 1, 2, 3; Stage and Stammer 4; Hi-Tri 4; Scarab Staff 4. Andrew M. Vancil Track 3, 4; Basketball 3; Scarab Staff 4; National Athletic Scholarship Society. John W. Monroe Latin Club 1, 2; Junior Play; Stage and Stammer; Orchestra 1. 2; Cross Country 4; Class Sec’y-Treas. 3; Tennis Club 3. Lucille Kea Hi-Tri Council 4; Campfire 1, 2. 3; Latin Club 1, 3; Debate Club 2, 3; S. i r and Stammer 4; Class Treasurer. VAVAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAVAVAVAr-a [page thirty-seven} Herchal James Phillips Glee Club 2. 3; Track 3. Alma Whittington Hi-Tri. Helen M. Ross Campfire 1,2; G.A.A 1,2,3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Junior Play; Operetta 1; Stage ami Stam-4; Hi-Tri 4. Noble Richard Duncan Wilfred J. Pearce Lati i Club 1. 2; Senior Play: Debate Club 4; Stage and Stammer 4; 'I enn.s Club 3, 4. Albert Cook Track 1, 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Emma Waller Campfire. Home Economics. GVc Club. Ralph E. Suedes Latin Club 1; Freshman Play. (paqc thirUj'eiqht) Joe Robert Kovaldi Scarab 4; Latin Club 1. Walter Clifford Hell Class Basketball 3, 4; Freshman Play. Ruby Adams Glee Club 1; Campfire 1, 2. 3: Junior Play; Home Ec Club 1; Hi-Tri. Claude King Nellie G. Morris Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Campfire 1. 2; Hi-Tri 4; Debating 1. 2. 3, 4; Beulah B. Neal Home Ec Club 1. 2. 3; G. A. A. 1. 2; Commercial Contest 3; Campfire 1. 2. 3; Debate Club 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4; Echo 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1. 2. Lucille Dillon G. A. A. 1. 2; Operetta 1. 2; French Club 4; Senior Play; Hi-Tri 4; Stage and Stammer 4; Glee Club 1, 3. 4. Joe B. I loch man Plays. (page ihirly nino] p r MS Percey Neal Basketball 1, 2, 3; Logan Pearl G. Miller Hi-Tri 4. Herbert L. House French Club 4. Ralph Loren Upchurch Ix-la Odle Thompsonville 1. 2, M; V. P. Junior Class; Hi-'l n 4. Dorothy E. kink.ule Debating flub 1, 2, 2; iL-Tri 4. Hill Phillips Ag. Club 3; Football 3, I; Echo StulF 3; Scarab Staff 4; Junior Play. Kthred Kern Latin Club 1; Class Basketball 2. : ; League Basketball 4. (page fori if) AWAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAWAWAVAVAVAVAVA WA On the first day of September, 1926, two-hundred and twenty-six Freshmen entered the Benton Township High School. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers; Lowell McConnell, president; Bill Gilmore, vice-president; Mildred Reed, secretary, treasurer; Miss Colcord and Miss Whitmer, class advisors. On October sixteenth we entertained ourselves with a Halloween party in the gymnasium, which was artistically decorated in orange and black. The first day of Education Week our class furnished the program for the visitors. The boys gave a dramatization of the signing of the Declaration of Independ ence. In September, 192f , there were one hundred and seventy nine sophomores in our class Our officers were; Thirman Fray, president; Harriet Layman, vice-president; Charles Robinson, secretary-treasurer; Helen E. I)uppe, Editor; Miss Colcord and Miss Herschbach advisors. Gold and white were chosen class colors. This year a new idea was introduced to develop our intellectual ability and to train students for the Little Ten Conference held in the spring. Every two weeks inter-class contests were given. In these intellectual contests the sophomores ranked first and in basketball, we did likewise. This shows that we were exceptionally well represented in both intellectual and athletic activities. In the following year 1927, there were one hundred forty two in our Junior class the following officers were chosen: Lowell McConnell, president; Thirman Fray, vice-president; John Monroe, secretary-treasurer. In May of this year we entertained members of Senior Class and the faculty at a banquet, given at the First Baptist Church, The banquet ball was beautifully decorated in the class colors of gold and white. Later in the same month, the Juniors and Seniors entertained themselves with a dance at the Benton Country Club, which was a grand success. One of the big events in the career of the Junior class was the presnetation of the class play. A cast of about twenty persons entertained the public with “Help Yourself.” This play was a success fininacally as well as the production of the comedy. Another year and the Senior Class has one hundred twenty one members with the following officers; Charles St. Clair, president; Harriet Layman, vice-president; and Lucille Rea, treasurer: Jack Stewart, secretary. The Seniors produced “The Goose Hangs High.” It was the story of Christmas Holidays interminlged with college life. It was very well given and was a success in every respect. (page forlij'Ono) 2 7 j? Ghn6 Hi i ' figl Leader Mp n VJgo Guess Am 7 6r hd More Grand- foodie HE SS Vf u ? G f v Legs Loren's L tt g -u v® •+ Shokt r 2=30= (paqe orjy-fu o [oajifl’hijof abzxd] '5 Junior Officers Wctete Joh naon Vioe- President George Moor© President Helen Williams Treasurer James Dobry Secretary Sponsors Miss Burkhart Miss Blackard Nema Claire Crouch James Dohry Pauline Davis Lily Pagani Cera Mine Harrelson Hilma Robertson Clarence Kuemmler Hazel Dollins Josephine Waller Randall Scarabough Irwin Coltrin Lorraine Ludwig (page orly- ti e Newt Black Wilma Robinson Mary (I. Hake Freeda Mundell George Staudt Dor thy Seeber Dor thy Joyner Elliot Me Reynolds Helen Williams George Moore Maxine Musgrave Helen Mum bower [page forty-six] Ruth Lewis Carrol Payne Celia Kunski Ford Lipscomb Dorothy Moore Josephine Welsh v, i Edna Todd Ed Neal Dorothy Page Helen Dollins Vera Britton Virginia Harris [page forty-seven) Kmma .M undell Josephine Kovaldia Lois Whittaker Helen .Midyet Webb Johnson Helen Jones Doris Runnels Charles Duncan Freda Pirtle Cornelia Flier Ruby Stewart Kdna Pearce I page forty'eiqhl) Ruth Seeber Robert Rotramel Wanda Wills Wilma Isaacs Ceorge Runnels Alone Baldwin Kdith Cutty Martin Webb R'ita Hroughto.i Ft tie X angle Harold Mercer Virginia House A7AWAVAVA 2ffiM� W [paqc forty-nine) St PjT 5 Y'eolet Simmon Lovell Hartley Oradell Taylor Kutli V imlu rly Hennnrd WillianiHon Helen Warner Wendell Williama Anna Smith Lola Lee Virginia Browning Flnier Brown Carl Moore I [poqc i fy I Maud Simpson Ramona Miller Zana May Perry Anna Dial Claude Rea John Mo Afoos Alex Combas Madge Keaton Leah Pyle Helen Sanders Mary Lipscomb Thomas Dixon [paqe fifty-one) Lizzie McCol’um Charlotte Aiken Devoe Hill Ruth Martin Virginia Morris Dallas Kern Marjorie Smith Angeline Clocatto Marguerite RhocVs Mary Minier Helen Little L The Class of 1930 entered B. T. H. S. the first of September, 1926 with an enrollment Oi 287. At our first class meeting the following class advisors were elected: Mr. David McIntosh and Miss Virginia Brown. Winston Lewis was elected President, Wilmer Carr, Vice President, Lorraine Ludwig, Secretary-Treasurer. Our first activity was Armistice Day Home-Coming, when we marched in the parade and carried little green flags over our shoulders. We were the largest class represented in the Home-Coming. During the Halloween season we entertained with a Halloween party. Our Sophomore year we elected Miss Brown and Miss Ditto class sponsors, James Dobry, President, Lorraine Ludwig, Vice-President, Martin Webb, Secretary-Treasurer. Our first entertainment for that year was a weiner roast at Sunnyside Club. Later in the year we held a party in the gym. The present year B. T. H S. used for the first time the Australian Ballot system for class elections. Several new offices, that of Echo Reporter and members to serve on thi Student Council, were created. Miss Clara Blackard and Miss Ellen Burkhart were elected class sponsors. George Moore was elected President, Webb Johnson, Vice President, Helen Williams, Theasurer, James Dobry, Secretary, Ford Lipscomb, Echo Reporter and Ruth Martin and John McAfoose were elected to the student council. We entertained with a party early in the season, whioh was held in the High School gymnasium. The class of ‘30 has always been active in school activities, has had members on the football, basketball, track, and debating team and has shown themselves always ready to do their best to uphold the high standard of B. T. 11. S. Junior (page fifty-three) MVAVAVAVAVZmVAVAVAVAVAW Wav Back When tftLSN R MiOGE f Jo£ £aa 6 Srf ODT In Aiv l©i.ir WoMf«r StRfiNCUFR LfWlS GR)£f Cl ss pa j A fv' our? Ipaqe fifly-fiva) Sophomore Officers Wayne Lewis, Treasurer Golden McConnell, President Oberia Conover, Secretary Sponsors Miss liramhie Mr. Douglas (page fifty-six) Sophomore Class Roll Bernice Abney Blanche Abney H. M. Aiken. Jr. Kva Bonn Aiken Wilma ASlaway Walter A!vis Margaret An lira OUe Armstrong Margaret Bain Lindcll Barnficld Paul Bell Ix uic Bertoni Vera Britton Virginia Bryant John Bundy Boa Buntin Jean Burkhart litilery C. Clark Boss Clayton Cownnn Cochrum Katherine Collins Cberin Conover Klein Copeland Carrie Mac Cox J.an Cinwford Neva Crcmeona Hannah Da.c Adolph Dunks Anna Deaton Mary DeMattei Juanita Dickey Wtlmn Dillon Dealing Doxsie Evert Drake I ei n Drake Mildred Dudley Cloyd Duty Met ill Elliott Albert Eskcw Eleanor Ktherton Charles Kyntan John Eynian Marietta Fltzgerroll Ia onard Finch Jint Frailey Reed us Fulgham Ncalie Gant Richard Giles Marie Glass M 'hired Glick Virginia Glover Virginia Grimes Eddie Gryboski Claude Gunter John Haithcoat A. I). Hall George Hargett Katherine Hargrove George Hargess Virginia Harris Helen Hartman Champ Hefner John Edmund Holm Richard Hemphill Ernest Henry William Hess Shirley 11, net Marvin il bba i.oea.ine Hochman Mary Hockgeiger Layman Hopkins Vincent Horning Dorothy Hudgens Ls.her Hungate A fred Johnson Go da Johnson Burl Jones Paul Jones George Knspar Mildred Kelley Jeanette King Jennie Kunski Tressa Kunski I-oyd Lasley Doris Lawson Wayne Lewis Effie Ixiucks Marie Ludwig Da.'id Albert Lyon Golden McConnell Frank McEndrec I nos McNeal Mary Velora Male!: Pauline Malone Ramon Malone Frank Maliioker Vivian Mansoll Seba Marshal) Ellen Martin John Matikitix Howard Mi’Jer Pauline Miller Charles Mills Mary Minter Tressie Miriani Carl Moaneyham 1 ■,-i:ab?th Moore Henry Morris Mary Jane Neal Harold Norcross John Novicki Marion Otterson Wilma Overturf Onter Owen;. Hazel Parrish William Pate Icel Rotranvl Ed Payne Klisaleth Payne Russo.1 P.iyue Ruth Payne Thelma Payne Eth. Phillips Kath' n Prindle Myrue Puckett Claude Rea Guy Reeo Kenneth Recti Moiiie Rhode Car ii Rice Paul Rice R. Do Robinson Ammon Robjrsoa Raymond Ruemmler Hnggcl Sanders Harriet .Settle.... Hazel Shaw ( harles Simkovick W. R. Simpson Virgil Sheen Joe Slipkn Mildred Lee Smith Oakley Smith Georgia inld.-rwin A ice Somes Clarence Som-r.- Hester Somers W.iliam Steiner Dwight Su.livin Dcleris Suinmcs Luther Sumiotr Dorothy Taylor Evelyn Tnyolr LaVonne Taylor Floe Terhune Lowell Tile Vlasta Trefny Lillian Tucker Allcene Turner Randolph Walker Sal lie Warren Walslina Warren Tony Wasilcauska Mildred Webb Jeanne Webster Helen Werner Clyde Whaley Impi Sophie Wiiki Lee Wilkerson Margaret Wilkerson Cline Williams Ida Marie Wi.llam Joe Yakubinis Adolph Zwengel 2=0X0= AVAVAVAVAVAWAWA7z!9W (page seven] 5 Son ns S io£ Lookin SNO VV REm FOR Acr d7 I40LL C Soos� hND His GfifNO I page fifty-eight) 1‘ FRESHMEN {paqm fifl 'nine) 5Z Freshmen Officers I4a Kell, Treasurer Claude Rhodes, President Frank Malin, Secretary Sponsors Mrs. Hlakev Mr. Hargrove y czc - Ipage sixty) =010=2 Z§7Z §7 Z§7 Z51 M ipaqe sixty-one} Arian Adams Donald Aiken Eugene Bain Harvey Barn field James Bissonet Troy Bowman Harry Boyles Carl Britton James Browning Frederic Burkett Madge Carr Marion Clayton Dorris Crouch Katie Dezino Ermal Dickinson Claudia Dillon Opal Dillon Helen Draper Charles Early Wito Eskew Velma Evans Curran Fields Reta Fisher Mabel Flach Floyd Foster Irene Gaither Lena Garavaglia Howard Gibson Bernice Glenn Genevieve Gunn Harry Gunter Otis Hankins Maud Harten Marietta Head Carlton Hodge Brooke House Mildred House Thomas House Esther Hughes Everett H ungate Fred Jenkins Harold Johnson Robert Johnson Clarence Jones James Jones Loretta Jones Wayne Jones Ida Kell Eldon Kern Aileen Kirk Jane Kirsch Daniel Kurkiewici Genevieve Launiu Tanner Aichele Cloe Alexander Hazel Baldwin Anna Baron Johnnie Borowski Dwight Boyles Raymond Branson Evelyn Britton Addison Brownlee Howard Burkett J. Dudley Carter Joseph Clinton George Davis Eudora Dickey Joyce Dickinson Edith Dillon Pauline Doty Stanley Dubonouski Lena Edwards Robert Evans Woodrow Ferral Ray Fisher Walter Fix Stella Fornal Josephine Franklin Ruth Gammon Lena Ghardini Christina Glass Stanley Grens Gladys Gunter Marjorie Haithcoat Nannie Harmon Gladys Hatchett Aron Hess Intha Hood Gene House Omar House Walter House Marie Hughes Carl Jacobs Gerald Jewell Laurabelle Johnson Ruth Johnson Hazel Jones Juanita Jones Vashti Jones Jean Joseph Dorrel K rn Charles Kinkade Ferrell Kirk Frances Kuizen : Marguerite Lasley s Marvin Lawson Vernon Lewis Hubert Lowery Ruby Lyday Evelyn McCarty Don McGlasson Franklin Malin Ralph Mandrel Beulah Martin Mary Martin Mary Mason Jimmie Midyett Tessie Mihalik Earl Monen Helen Moore Eleansor Logan Grace Ludwig Louise McAllister Ruth McGee Mildred McKay Marie Mandrel Virginia Mandrel Flora Martin Catherine Mason Jewell Mayer John Miglin Brook Miller Dorothy Moore Virginia Moore Theodore Mossman Pearl Mumbower Ruby Mundell Mary Neal Beth Newman Joe Ostonik Ada Owens S.dney Page Frank Payne Ina Phillips Ward Phillips Opal Pirtle George Porter Ruby Pyle Thomas Rea Claude Rhodes John Rice Virginia Rice Allane Nance Roger Neal Helen Nowikowski Margaret Overturf Claud Page Allen Palmer Percy Payne Mary Lee Phillips Ronald Pickard Arretta Pittman Horace Potter Thelma Randolph Fred Reed Ruth Rhodes Norma Rice James Richerson Wendell Robertson Hosea Rogers Virginia Ross Frank Sanders Kenneth Sears Earvin Simpson Louise Simpson Pauline Slaton Diana Smith Gertrude Smith Harold Smith Hercel Smith Lee Smith Marie Smith Lee Smothers Mike Sielbosky Robert StMley Fred Suddes Elizabeth Sabo Wilbert Sciranko Helen Shaw Herman Simpson Marie Slaton Berylene Smith Evan Smith Goldie Smith Herbert Smith Kathryn Smith Lewis Smith Evelyn Smothers Edith Stark Clyde Stewart Ester Stockton James Sullens Kenneth Summers llrmel Summers Vallie I-ee Summers June Talley Tony Tamulonis Ruby Tate Donald Taylor Lawrence Taylor Lucille Taylor Henry Thomann John Thomas Glen Thompson Ulyss Threewitt Vevia Threewitt James Towal Jesse Treece Euell True Sophie Truskoski Eugene Upchurch John Upchurch A. Varlashkin Claudia Varlashkin Rozia Lee Walker Amy N. Warren Margaret Waskom Erma Watkins Ethel Watson Aileen Webb Carmen Webb Daniel Webb Kirby Webb Nealy Webber Herbert Welch Lloyd West Ruth Whaley Leon Wheat Kenneth Whittaker Virginia White Ernestine Whittington Helen Whittington Ethel Wiggs Maxine Wilhelm Ralph Wilkerson Fern Williams Robert A. Williams Vivian Williams Alline Williamson Eugene Williford Norma Wingo Vernon Wingo Aillen Wintz Richard Wittenborn Bobby Wlecke Delia Wyskiel Virginia Young William Young Lorene Foster STOICS ipaae sixty-two 1 AVAVAVA7 mm [page stxly'three) Flag Raising Pole given by C!ass of 192S “Pat’’ ipaqe sixty-four) Qhe Locjan Branc of b. cr. n. s. Faculhj Mr. Infc Mrs. Roberson Juniors VAWAVA7AW WAVA7 M 1 =010 AVAVAVAVAVA ffmOT'VW «s£5 Sophomores Freshmen ipaae stxhj-stx} ATHLETICS [page sixty-seven) C5T FAVAVAVAV AVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV Head Coach Tabe” Captains Thirman Fray, Football Harney Munday, Basketball Carl Mania, Basketball page sixly-nmel J-Uhlelic Managers “Chuck” Mills Jean Hurkhait [page seventy] (page sovcntij'one) Rea. Tackle Duncan, End .Miller, Guard Phillips, Tackle Benton us. Johnston City The local eleven ventured to Johnston City for the opening game of the 1928 football season. Johnston expected to defeat the Tabormen hut they received a surprise in the first quarter. The Rangers were able to pile up two touchdowns in the first half. One extra point was made by a kick. The half ended 13-0. Tabor made several substitutions. Neither side scored in the last half and the game ended with a victory for Benton. Benton us. Cenlralici Centralia came to Benton, October 18. with high expectations of a victory. The visitors tied for the 1927 Championship. Having lost only four men they believed that they could easily win. The local eleven went into the game with determination and were able to hold the flashy Centralia eleven. The Rangers opened holes in the opposing line and drove thro jgh for three touchdowns. The tries for extra points failed. The gam? ended 18- 0. a second victory for Renton. Gilmore Carriex Hal Ipaqe scventy-lwo] Eskew, Quarterback Capt. Fray, Halfback Williams, Tackle Black, Utility Benton vs. Marion The Rangers went to Marion for their first Conference game. .Marion had a strong, fast crew. The Taborman. however, were keyed up for a bard fight and their fast developing line proved to be a stone wall to the Marion offensive. In the second quarter Benton scored a touchdown and kicked a goal for the extra point. In the same quarter the locals scored another six points. In the final period Marion staged a come-back carrying the ball to B -men’s five yard une. The Rangers tightened down and ruined Marion's hopes for a touchdown. The final whistle blew with a 13 0 victory for Benton. Benton vs. Murphysboro The Murphysboro eleven came to Benton with a highly touted lineup. Murphysboro defeated Benton 13-0 last year and won the little ten conference. The visitors resorted to the forward pass from the start. The locals were able to stop most of their passes and nearly all of their line plays. The Rangers were superior to the Murphy eleven in every phase of the game. The half saw Benton leading 19-0. Uhleft Hits Line (page soven'y-lhres] Malone, Tackle Mania, End Waller, End Owen. Utility In the second half Tabor began tosubstiute and before the game ended, every man on the bench had seen service. Murphysboro scored in the final period. The whistle gave Benton a 44-6 victory. Benion us. Carbondale The Red Rangers journeyed to Carbondale on November 3. The Carbondale eleven were expected to put up a dangerous battle. The Tabormen ran true to form and scored a touchdown in the first quarter. In the early part of the second quarter Benton scored again in the remaining part of the same quarter Carbondale had possession of the ball and in a series of end runs advanced to Benton’s one yard line. The Rangers formed an impenetrable line and held the opposition to four downs. The half ended 13-0 in Benton’s favor. In the second half Benion scored again. The rest of the game was in Benton's favor and the third Conference game ended 19-0 in favor of the Home Team. Benion us. Herrin The Herrin Eleven came to Benton November 11, for their annual Armistice day game. h’skew Kicks Field-Goal {page seventy-four) Alvis. Utility Runnels, Center Gilmore, Halfback Uhles, Fullback Benton kicked off to Herrin who took the ball down the field on a series of line plays for a touchdown. The visitors had a fast, weighty backfield and the first quarter looked like a victory for Herrin. The Rangers determined to avenge this upset and marched through the Lucky Tigers for a fourth Conference victory of 25-6. Benlon vs. Harrisburg The strong Harrisburg eleven ventured to Benton, November 17, for the first time in three years. Harrisburg promised to be a team having lost only one game this season to West Frankfort. The game was played in a sea of mud. Neither team was able to advance the ball any great distance. The Harrisburg back field was unable to pierce the local line. The Tabormen recovered a fumbled punt in the third period and were able to plunge through for a touchdown. The game ended with a 6-0 victory for the locals. Hardface Hoots the Pigskin (page seventy'five] 5, Henry, End Dillon, Guard Foulk, Utility Shaw, Utility Benton vs. West Frankfort The Rangers made their final trip of the season to West Frankfort for their annual turkey-day combat I’he Red Birds were confident of a victory having defeated all their opponents by top-heavyscores. The locals went into the game the “Underdogs”. The field was a sea of mud which made it anybody’s game. Benton recovered a blocked punt in the first quarter which n tt ?d the meager s am of 2 points. Th� locals held the Red Birds in dangerous territory most of the game. Fumbles were frequent with both teams. The Red Birds were able to gain around the ends but notenoa'i to get near the scoring zone. The 2 points for Benton began to look larger as the game wore on. Finally in the early part of the final peiod the locals recovered a fumble near the goal line and were able to plunge it over. The try for extra | oint wa? successful and the gam ended 9-0 for Benton and a conference championship. The Captain Tea rs Through (page seventy-six] FAVAVAVAV mVAVAVAVAVATO 1928 Undefeated Football Squad Benton 13 Benton 18 Benton 13 Benton 41 Benton 19 Benton 25 Benton 6 Benton 9 B. T. H S. 147 After the Big Seven football schedule was finished, the representative, of the a fferent schools met and se ectod two All Conference Elevens. Benton placed four men on the first mythical team. Captain Kray was placed at left halfback. Capt-elect Rea at right tac- Big Seven Trophy Johnston City 0 Central ia 0 Marion 0 Murphysboro 6 Carbondale 0 Herrin 6 Harrisburg 0 West Frankfort 0 Opi� onents 12 kle. Runnels at center and G.lmore at quarter back. On the second team Will- iams of Benton was placed at right guard. Tho-e gaining honorable mention were Miller and Henry, ends, Malone, tackle, and Duncan, guard. (page souenUf-seven) [page seventi 'eiqhl) (paae seventy-nine) c?r £ 53 AVAVAVAVAVffi7AVAVAVAVAVAWA7AVAVA7AVAW Dead Eye” Munday. Forward “Ernie” Henry, Guard Conference Games “Droupy” Manis, Center Benton 19 Marion 21 Benton 17 Harrisburg 20 Ben Urn M West Frankfort 17 Benton 38 Herrin 18 Benton 35 Carbondale 11 Benton 3G Murphysboro G Benton 17 Marion 11 Benton 19 West Frankfort 10 Orer I ha d Fact’ Head piae eighty ••Stretch” Wilkerson, Forward Menton 16 Benton 2 Benton 14 Benton 16 Benton 34 Benton 23 Benton 24 Benton 23 Benton 20 “Hardface Eskew, Guard Non-Conference Games “Jim” Foulk, Forward Carbondale 11 Murphysboro 8 Harrisburg 12 Herrin 24 Christopher 10 Ewing 10 Christopher 12 Alumni 26 Mt. Vernon 23 Henry Stops Them £ AmVAVAmWAWAVAy Ipaqe eighly-onel AWAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAVAVAVA 7zra Tuffy” Miller, Guard “White.v” Lawson, Forward “Casey” Dobry. Guard Benton 17 Ewing 16 Benton 26 Mt Vernon 23 S. I. N. U. Invitational Tournament Benton 26 Mcleanshoro 14 Benton 50 Equality 13 Benton 23 Sparta 5 Benton 30 Elkville 18 Benton 12 (Final) West Frankfort 18 Mania Tipa Off I page eighly-lutoj “Bunny” Smith, Utility “Scrooch” Waller, Forward “Pose” Crawford, Center District Tournament Benton 38 Benton 27 Benton 26 (Final) Sectional Tournament Benton 32 Benton 28 (Final) Sesser 22 Ewing 10 West Frankfort 20 Anna 17 Johnston City 29 oaae eiqkly'lhree) CSC X paae eighty-four] IT'SECTION z rae eighty-five I $ i § § $ Cfhe § S : I 1 Most Popular and Mosl Represenlalive Boy and Qirl in Ihe Senior Class K I id § S s $ § 8 § I : 2=010=2 AWAVAVAVA WAV ffi7AV pace eighty-seven] MH Thirman Fray Harriet Layman wM If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing their s and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you. Hut make allowance for their doubting too: If you can wait and not be tired by waiting; Or being hated don’t give way to hating. And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream- -and not make dreams your master: If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat these two imposters just the same: If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools. Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken. And stoop and build them up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risked it on one turn of pitch-and-toss. And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone. And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!’’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virture. Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. Rudyard Kipiing K page ninety ' (page ninefy-onc) Faculty Initiation At. the first of the school year, the teachers new and untried in the methods of the Benton Township High School were merged with the teachers of longer standing by means of a ceremony of great solemnity. The wits of the ten novices were pitted against those of more than a score of the former faculty members in every conceivable form of balFling examination. Blindfolded, handcuffed victims led before grave, austere judges were questioned and tortued until satisfactory answers were given for every query. All the secrets— political, economical, and social-of the initiates were revealed before the final pledges of loyalty to Benton Township High School were administered. As the candidates fulfilled in every way the requirements set for the positions they desired to fill, they were given a royal feast by the Cafeteria Department and were heartily congratulated by the full faculty for their timely entrance into the ranks of the Bentonite pedagogues. Sophomore Parly At the first Sophomore class meeting a party was planned, and committees were chosen for the entertainment, and refreshments. The date set for the party was in Nov. About 7:30 the Sophomores gathered in the gym. Games that had been planned by those in charge were played. Refreshments of sandwiches, soda pop. and candy were served early, because the advisors. Miss Bramble and Mr. Douglas, were leaving next morning for the Thanksgiving vacation. Rotary Banquet On the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving the Benton Rotary Club avishly banqueted our 1928 football champs. The dining room of the Benton Country Club was filled to capacity and the whole scene was one of hilarity due to the praise and admiration which always follows a championship team. Besides the team, including about twenty members of the squad, the Kotarians had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lemmer. Mr. H. V. Porter, who is assistant state manager of the Illinois State Athletic Association, and coaches Hargrove. Nathoand Tabor. Between song and laughter short speeches were made as preliminaries to the address of the evening delivered by Mr. Porter. Coach Tabor introduced the players present. Mr. Smith reviewed our football ivcord over a period of 12 years. Mr. Natho and Mr. Hanna spoke relative to the occasion. Mr. Natho told of the activity of the light weight squad and told of the splendid record which they made this year. Mr Porter who is a former coach and who has a habit of developing championship teams was certainly well qualified to deliver a speech which was inspiring as well as educational Captain Thirman Fray who was so instrumental in guiding the championship to Benton made a few remarks and thanked the Kotarians for the wonderful banquet, and their loyal support. He felt sure that the 1929 football team would give their captain the same unselfish support that the 1928 team had given him. When the ballots were counted it was found that Claude “Fuzzy” Rea was the choice. More power to him. May the Kotarians never die and may the Benton Rangers always have a record worthy of praise and congratulations. oaao nmahj‘luK J The Hi-Tri Installation The local chapter of the Hi-Tri was installed by officers of the Mt Vernon group on Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 1938. This is the sixth chapter that has been installed in Southern Illinois, the first being organized in Mt. Vernon in 1926. This is a splendid organization for girls, corresponding somewhat with the Hi-Y for boys. All high school girls are eligible. Miss Cornelia Pierce, the leader of theMt. Vernon group was the first speaker on the program. She spoke on the aims and purposes of Hi-Tri and what it should mean to every High School girl. M iss Mildred Heed, as a representative of the local chapter presented Miss Pierce with a beautiful bouquet as a token of appreciation of the Benton girls for aid in assisting them to organize. Miss Pierce introduced the officers of the Mt. Vernon Hi-Tri, whoexplained in detail the activities of the organization, its rules and regulations. They also sang a group of Hi-Tri songs, gave the motto, poem, and watch word. The installation was a very beautiful and impressive ceremony and an inspiration to t:� e girls of d T. H. 5. After the installation a tea was given honoring the Mt. Vernon guests. Junior-Senior Banquet On May 26, 1928 the Junior Class entertained the members of the Senior Class with a banquet at the First Baptist Church which was very beautifully decorated with yellow and green as the predominating color scheme. Flowers were artistically arranged to promote the spring atmosphere. '1 he program was composed of various entertainers. Chief among these was a one act play, “The Bride Main, ” which was thoroughly enjoyed by the the entire audience. Ernest Cower gave a very clever reading “In The Usual Way.” Ormond Robinson sang two lovely numbers. A piano duet was played by Helen Webb and Mary E. Helm. A chorus of bov s furnished much merriment. The Ideal Senior Girl, Miss Bonnie Ingram was presented. An orchestra played throughout the entertainment. The delightful evening was closed with the Farewell song. Junior and Senior Prom On May 25, 1928 the departing Seniors were honored with a guest dance at the Benton Country Club. The gala evening seekers were greeted by the beautifully decorated club and an orchestra of colored boys The youthful couples, (faculty included) swifty entered into the musical atmosphere and soon every one was in the heighih of his glory. Confetti and serpentine were distributed to the crowd which moved in color tangles. All were loathe to depart so they waited for the last strains of “Home Sweet Home.” Junior Parly About fifty Junior boys and girls gathered together one evening for a frolicking and rollicking party. Tne president lead the grand march in which the Juniors lost their dignity and jumped, skipped, flew like birds, limped, and swam. Since tha gym was cold,games such as three-deep, Virginia reel, ballon races, blind-fold races, and alphabet games were engaged in—for fun and warmth There were two stage production: the first was a movie- The Surpeme Sacrifice” in which Webb Johnson enjoyed playing the role of Chief-Hole-in-the-Breeches.” In the second stunt Dr. Staudt performed a shadow operation upon Ky Me Harry, pulling forth books, vases, flowers, and a saw from his body. Eskimo pies, soda pop, and popcorn balls were plentifully distributed to the hungry mob—and the Juniors departed happy for once. z oae mnehj-lhrce C5T Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Calendar It is not time that passes; it is we who puss in endless procession Register for school-—lots of new people. The usual reappearance of the flea-bitten. sway-backed Essex. We were introduced to the new teachers’n all—even a new man on the Faculty— Hargrove God’s gift to women and athletics. Just a few weeks of hustle and bustle-getting organized-gaining momentum to go. We played Johnston City and beat’em lots. Seniors selected class advisors Lemmer and Pinkie. Oh Boy! Dignity and the antithesis! We like the men. You should see our band and their uniforms — and such a drum-major— Class elections-- carried on in true political fashion. Burkhart and Frier-some team with RED HAIR? Big week end. Older Girls Conference in Centralia. Stage and Stammer Play-Mar. Ruth’s hero was shot. Consternation. A new man teacher cute-A woman hater, ha. ha. Beware of Doug. Jr. Pep meeting—Smitty led yells- We beat Centralia—first time they’ve been beaten in 4 years. Mr. Hanna im-merges in a new top—coat. “Smiling” Lyceum number-Got out of eighth hour classes. Hi-Tri League organized. Hope the boys don’t feel hurt. Teachers had initiation. Some looked kinda' “pert” today. Pep Assembly. Lecture on good behavior. We beat Marion. Good game. Smacked a sassy girl’s face. Play in assembly “The Robbery”. Ruth and Ormand! Ain’t love grand! ! Feeling so low have to look up to «ee down. Beat Murphy. I.otsa Pep, Band Parade and all. Hi-Tri Initiation. Pink Tea Party. Band and Pep squad to C’Dale. We win of course! Tabe is a peach of a coach. Armistice Day Program. We beat Herrin 25-6. Assembly—Miscellaneous Program. Swimming Football game with H’Burg. Nobody drowned. Score 6-0. It was even broadcasted. Rain again—Ix� rd save the Ducks! Hi-Tri Mass meeting. Boys are so jealous. Girls play in Assembly. Boys are fading into empty space. Jean Crawford had the lead and wept copiously. Sophs have the first big party. Two days vacation. Teachers in Champaign, Big time Doug interviews the speed cops. Operetta. Pirates, grass skirts and love. Miss Burkhart is a peach. Turkey day. Mud battle. We’re too good for the Cardinals. Do I love my team? My! My! My! The Red Birds are Black Birds now. Rotary entertained Football boys. John Dick Trout visited school today. You heard me! Say listen kid—Senior play postponed. Satch” Carrol has the p-monia. Medals awarded Football players. Honors. 'T X r-X A paoe mnety-fourj 53 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Jan. 3 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 23 Mar. 14 Miss. Frier has heart trouble. Specialist out from New York. Be sure and buy a Scarab. Some bargain. Senior Play. To describe Corwin Carroll would rob our language of its surper-latives. Jean Teague has some figure! Time far Santa Claus. Vacation. School-blah-! Collegiates gone. No more fur coats. Miss Hargrove sick from eating too many “pulley bones.”— Ruth and Corwin mad—impossible- its Papa Armentrout now. Rah for Anna. Miss Seymour is married. Two can starve as cheaply as one. We played West Frankfortand were beaten. Too bad. Ewing vs. Benton. We won 16-17. Christmas weather three weeks late. Spring is still several tons of coal away. Many are cold but few are frozen. Semester Exams looming on the horizon. There really ought to be a law about it. Ice. Ice. Everybody faw down and go boom. boom. We beat Herrin 39-18. We look upon semester exams with frigid disapproval. About as unnecessary as the fifth dimension. We beat Carbondale 35-11. What a team! Defeated Murphy 36-6. Prof. Guy Moose Bingham spoke several times during the day. We like to have speakers of so much note. Hi-Tri group meeting. Invitation tourney at Carbondale. We beat McLeansboro 26-1-1 and Equality 50-13 going big! We beat Elkville 30-18. Aren’t we proud of Tabe and his boys? W. Frankfort beat us 18-12. What a shame. Never mind, we have and will show them up. Wait till the loth. We'll show them that we have the resilency ot a rubber doll and the persistency of an English bull-dog. Musical program and a speaker. A double header—a peach of a program. Saw some of tha “skippers” being threatened with a burning at sunrise or a shooting at the stake. Lincoln’s birthday. A big Assembly. Valentines sent—.with love and affection. Everbody has scarlet fever or flu—Deliver me! We l eat West Frankfart 19-10. Welsh singers entertain with superb program. Spring is in the offing. The seed catalogue arrived. Washington’s birthday program. We learned the minuet. Senior class meeting. We're going to have some prom. We heard the Inauguration over the radio. Mr. Hanna is a real sport. New nurse comes to school. Mr. Hanna is sick today. Trying to get out of six weeks exam. Lyceum number. “Swell program.” District tourney at West Frankfort. Bill Pin key’s wife goes home to mother. Benton defeats Sesser. Girls attend banquet in Mt. Vernon. Benton defeats Ewing. We defeat W. Frankfort in final game. Frankfort is a hard loser. They hate us with enthusiasm. When they can’t beat us they whip us. Extra! All teachers present for first time in two months. Patricia Lynn born to “Prof” and Mrs. M. J. Moore. Have the spring fever. Feeling very lazy—sat down and watched the snails and turtles go whizzing by. Spring fever rapidly becoming no better. Sectional tournament at Harrisburg. Benton draws a bye. (paqe nmelij'five) Mar. 16 Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Mar. 26 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 6 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 13 April 15 Henton defeats Anna. Dame Luck smiles on Johnston City. Benton loses 20-28 and doesn’t get to go to the State Tournament. Oh. what a last half rally. They led us 21-6 at the half. Dusted off my books and took them to school again. Seniors step out and put on big assembly program. No school!Teachers are sentenced to Carbondale for a few days. “Kathleen” is a big success. Choruses from High School. A knockout. Benton hopes fulfilled. Johnston City wins state Tournament. Covered up my books to keep them from getting dusty the rest of the year. George Moore retires old Essex and invest in brand new Essex. (Bed Letter Day). Promise down, conversation weekly plan. Scarlet Fever. Everyone examined by nurse. Miss Burkhart takes up golf. Miss Hershbach visited school. Doc in an efforescing good humor. Easter program in Assembly. All college people have departed. Every one fulfills the adage of Barnum. George Moore brings his new Essex to school. Spring fever sets in with much gusto. Nurse is kept busy hearing us say “Ah.” More “Ahs.” Track team triumphs over Johnston City. Cross Country team returns from Carlyle with five cups and numerous medals. Assembly in honor of our stars of the cinder path. Crumb tarts in the Cafeteria. “Grumpy” players are hard at work on their lines. Girls have a Hi-Tri Banquet at Baptist Church. Cops are called to disperse mob of the boys waiting out s«ide. County Track Meet. Benton downs Frankfort in a third sport. Bain. Fray and Hess do things. “Grumpy” is a sell out! Stage and Stammer steps out and produces areal play. Miss Hochhalter again shows her directing talent. (page ninety-six paac ninety-seven) ZSZ§3 Ranger Band Mr. William R. Pinkerton, Director B Formation ooao one hundredJ Orchestra Girls Chorus Hoys OI?e Club IfXXje one hundred on«;' 5 Lope Pirates o] Hawaii Dorothy Dear...................... Miss Primer....................... Lehiua ......... Kamlani Lilinoe .......................... Marie ................ Billy Wood Pirate Chief Scary ..... Chorus of Hawaiian Girls ............... Helen Williams . ..............Genevive Rea ..................Dorothy Pa e ......... . Jama Marie Joplin ......Mildred Click . ..............Jean Crawford ... ____Leo Johnson Bennard Williamson .................Elvin Copeland a Chorus of Pirates Miss Burkhart. Director (paae one hundred liuol page ono hundred throe} jnof pojpunif ouo oboa J«4-5«A}6Uf But+UMJ � “« 1� W Ubnh 'J°t r 1 JOiunf qiuoftdrj im j JA 'P3 UOUIUIMj UOSj� , 5; 1OUM3 A-'H ujciwyn siauuo� • «+'P3 M4«a jw� t«w -« 4’P9 W-wJ? � j©oj«j afejoeO himoj up J i til jebc jc-,-j ci«uit s ipno.j £jO� 0 •io j 3 joiu� 5 .uoauifoj' o� t • 40 ui-jojipj aoj£wow euixow ■ « '.� � 2 r-toutoiidtf o N I ouei-j f pwo Xi� '-x 5 � 6®d OQ WAVAVAVAVAWAVAWAVAWAVAV t5 5 « 5j r—r Kolph Pain qncirctv VonccI J0« Ec-valtfi Cvtncti Veriaqtr Editor-in-Chief Clrtfvlattan Bill Phillip Rvfh Worryvi Hymor Society 2=0103 (page one hnndred five) Ggr AVAVAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAVAVAW 7AVAVAWA7AVAVAVAWAVAVAVAVAVA Printing Department The instruction of printing was introduced into the curriculum of Benton Township High School in 1926. Since that time the department has been enlarged a great deal. The members of the class set by hand all of the type that is used. They also have charge of the makeup of the weekly school paper. Students also learn to operate the press. All of the type used in this Book was set by students and the entire book was printed in the school printing shop. The personell of the 1928-29 printing department is as follows: James Dillon, Lowell Hutchcraft. Cameron Miller, Ralph Uhles, Kenneth Miller, R. De Robinson, Kenneth Williams, Charles Duncan. Rex Rstes. Ethred Kern. Thomas Williams, H. Ed Payne and Hugh Me Kone, instructor. (prtqe one hundred aiij 0 g g v g k 0 % 1 I I g § § g I § § g § I g a f l § I B Dramatics § 8 § § s s 3 8 0 I 8 1 N s daoe one hundred seven) Stage and Slammer On November 7th, 1928 Stage and Stammer was organized. The purpose of this club is to promote dramatics in the High School. To become a member one must have successfully taken part in a dramatic production. A credit system was worked out by which the members are judged. To remain in the club one must earn five credits a semester. The Stage and Stammer has successfully sponsored several one act plays and programs of readings, given before the assembly. One night production Grumpy” was given entirely by the members. OFFICERS Chairman, Harriet Layman Secretary, Lucille Rea Vice-Chairman, Mary Eleanor Helm Treasurer, Fredrick Wiecke Miss Hochhalter loaae ona hundred eight ,C3T Peace Maneuvers Polly. Henry Buck I key . Margaret Ruth Martin Webb Bonnard Williamson George Staudt T ie Robbery Mr. Upton ....................................Lowell McConnell Mrs. Upton Harriet Layman Edie ........Ruth Warren Bob ....... .......Ormand Robinson xxiae one hundred nine Debate Club President, Ernest Gower VioPresident, Leo Johnson Secretary, Beulah Neal Treasurer. Stanley Hess Seargent at Arms, Ammon Roberson The Debating Club was re-organized early in the school year, and an opportunity was given for new members to come into the Club. At the second meeting a number of new members were accepted into the club. The main purposes of the Debating C!u’ are t) give the students experience in public speaking and to furnish material for the Southern Illinois Debating Teams. Affirmative Team Ernest Gower Herbert House Ermal Dickerson Ralph Bain Negative Team Leo Johnson Leonard Dillon Vernan Lampley Fred Halloway Debate Squad rx� 7 v one hundred ten (page one hundred eleven] Siudent Council The Student Council for 1928-29 selected when the class officers were chosen were Seniors; Thirman Fray, Stanley Hess Juniors; Loraine Ludwig, John McAfoos Sophomore; Jeanne Webster Freshmen; Isabel Martin The aim of this Council is to initiate and establish beneficial, practical, and worth while precidents for all students. The most im| ortant one this year was the passing of the Students Activity Fund Flan. This fund has proven a success in every way. pace one hundred hvlovel C5T Hi-Tri Cabinet Of the various social organizations for girls now in existence, one of the newest is the Hi-Tri League. It is made up of girls attending high school, and has thus far been limited to Southern Illinois. Theorga: i ation was started by Miss Cornelia Pearce of Mt. Vernon. Illinois. It is built about the watc� word of “Lovalty.” with the motto: “We build the ladder by which we rise, u ing the key word;, character, friendship, oirtesy. p'easjre and success, as the rounds of a ladder, and expressing the id -as of them smber; in the poem: Success is not reached at a single bourn:; But we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted ski« s. And we mount to its summit round by round. The organization i divided into groups of twenty-five or thirty members having a sponsor from the High Sc mol faculty. The groups have their individual meetings at regular intervals. Their are also mass meetings and cabinet meetings. The following are the officers of the Benton Hi-Tri League President, Ruth Warren Vice-President. Lorraine Ludwig Secretary, Myrtle Puckett Treasurer. Lucille Rea Reporter. Margaret Ruth [paqe one hnndrvd thirteen] C5T Hz-y The Hi-Y was introduced into B.T.H.S five years ago under the leadership of Mr. Glenn Ayre. It was the first Hi-Y club in Southern Illinois and indutced a great many of the clubs, which are now in existence in “Egypt”. Mr. W.E. Armentrout took over the leadership of the club at the beginning of the school for 1927-28. The Hi-Y began this year with about fourteen members left from last year. The officers are Albert Cook, President, Kenneth Williams, Vice President, and George Moore, Secretary-Treasurer. A 4C’s campaign was conducted by the Hi-y during March and April of this year. Speeches were given by competent men on the subjects of clean athletics, clean speech, clean scholarship, and clean living. On April 2, a Father and Son banquet was given at the Baptist Chucrh. A speaker was provided for this time and about ten boys were taken into the club at the banquet. These boys, with others from a later induction raised the total membership to over thirty boys. i oaqe on ? hundred fourteen) ,C5T U Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club was organized November 1, 11J28. The club is for the pur-jK se of increasing the interest of the members of the club in home life and Home Economics. The club entertains with a reception annually, to which the girls invite their mothers. The officers of the club are as follow: President. Susie Williamson: Vice-President. Daisy Parkhi!l;Sec.-Treasurer. Elizabeth Moore The sponsors of the club are as follows: Miss Sense. Miss Frier, Miss Reed. rvjoe one hundred fifteen) AVZmVAVM7AVAVAVAWA7 ‘7 French Club La Society Francoise, always one of the most prominent members of the school organizations, was organized early in the school year with Miss Blackard as advisor. At that time the following officers were elected. Dorothy Blair. Presidente; Tnirman Fray, Vice-Presidente; Maxine Musgrave Secretaire; Lucille Dillon, Tresaiere. The purpose of this club is to stimulate interest in French and to furnish a means whereby the student will b« able to have more practice in using French outside the classroom. At present the organization includes about thirty members. It meets twice a month and takes a very active part in all school affairs. During the year the club members learned how to sing French songs, repeat poems in French, play French games, and often, as part of the regular club program, a short play or a dialogue in French is given. Anyone taking first or second year French or anyone who has had French is eligible to become a member of this organization at any time and should find it a very interesting as well as one of the most instructive of the extra curricular courses. . pnejn one hundred iixlmmn} a I I I § $ : s n r: Feature Section and Advertisements $ K 8 s 8 I N kn ■; B 5 I i K N I 6 I B 0 S 8 § 8 K 3 3s 3 3 ! N K N B irpnoe one hundred seventeen) r The advertisers in this book have shown that they have the best interest of B. T. H. S. at heart in their contributions. We believe that you will find that they have also your best interests at heart when you trade with them. oaae one hundred eighteen) 'page one hundred nineteen Contents Skool Qangs Qames “Them Section Qrafl --------------------------------- Novelties Stationery School Texts And Supplies Lewis News Stand Home Made Ice Cream Made by Mrs. Lewis At The Stand From Pasteurized Mill: And Cream 113 E. Main SL Phone 458 paao one hundred twenlyj AVAVAVAVAVAVM AVAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAV Dedicated Qo Principal 11Scratch'’ Kafl Jlssl. Principal Bcnncll Whaley 4 4 Woolard Drug Co. Quality And Service Our Motto Bentons Uictrola Shop Busy Bee Candy East Side Square Phone 493 for.ae one hundred twonlij'One C5T Skool Seeris cfy ¥ APITOL THEATR We Try To Please Not Just A Theatre But A Community Institution CLARA HOW Has — It THE GANG Has Everything IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO—NO PLACE TO GO-COME TO THE CAPITOL.WE TRY TO ENTERTAIN EVERY DAY ' S7 S7l S7 Sjt 7£§7 S7 S7 S7 LAUGHS MAKE YOU LIVE LONGER ipaqe one hundred lwenl j'tu o} QRADUATES Ribbon Novelties Feather Fans Stationery Letter Openers Perfume Bottles Perfume Boudoir Lamps Quill Pens Book Ends Pictures Mottoes Beads Let us frame your High School Diploma “We make pholos lhal please” Machiels Studio Art and Gift Shop 114 w. Church St. Phone 54 paav one hundred lu enly'three: =51 Faculty John “Jack” Sharkey, Spanish, P. I). Q. M. T. S., Benton, III. Born 1703. Holds a Fahrenheit degree. Graduated from Xenia (Montana) College 1903. Holds a master’s degree in smoking. Herbert A. B.C. Hoover, Physics, S.O. L, Lickskillet Ind. Born 1925. Holds a Centigrade degree. Graduated from the eighth grade 1819. Holds a joint scholarship to Benton High School. Walter P. Q. Chrysler, Algebra. X. Y. Z. Panocea, Oklahoma. Born in (He wont tell). Has six degrees of fever. Graduated from Panocea College 1834. was one of the C Students there. Aloysius P. Henry Ford, M. N. I). Eureka, Pennsylvania. Born in 1862 died 1912. Has a O degree. Graduated from Eureka College in 1925. Holds a numeral from the Freak Class in debate. He teaches cooking. Charles S. Einstein, O. I. C. U. Pattville Kentucky, Born March 12. Died March 13, 1929. Graduated from Bowling Green Alley in 1898. Served in Civil War. Holds a plumbers degree and teaches spelling. Alfred Capone, Home Ec Born 1853. Graduated Sing Sing 1863. Post gradute course in sewing 1903. Has the 3rd degree from Sing Sing. -------------------------------- Spend Your Leisure Time At The Recreation A Place For Wholesome Entertainment Billiards Martin Building East Main St. I page one hundred twenty-four) 7 Jean Teague, A girl, 1, 2, 3, 4. Usher 8, 9, 10. 11. Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Track 1. 2, 3. 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2 2, 4. “When Roses Bloomed in the Front Yard” , “I’m not Much” 3. Usher 1, 2, 3. “Movelton Broy” 4. Harriet Layman, Dumbest girl in class 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Record holder of “68” 1. 2, 3. 4, 5, 6. Football 1, 2, 8. Aviation4, 5, 6. League Basketball 4, 5. “HotShot Club” 4, 5, 6. “Tragedy of Mistakes’ . Voted prize for being non compos mentis 3, 4, 5. Ruth Warren. Football 6, 7, 8, 9. Basketball 8, 9, 34, 36. Voted champion “I don’t knower” 7, 6, 5. Record holder of men's high jump 2 feet 3 inches. Male quartet 1, 2, 4 1st prize at Indianapolis stock show 1927. 8th place in tryout for boy’s solo. She May Be Dumb” 3. “A Dream,”9, “The Blue Shamrock” 36. Lowell (Sylvester Agamemnon) McConnell, Scotch Highlands 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; Irish Highlands 6, 7, 8; Class President 1.3; Class Janitor 7, 4, 6; Class President 1, 3; Home Ec. Club 7, 3, 9, 8, 6; Spanish Club 87; Stage Manager 1, 2, 3, 4. 5; Volleyball 1; Blough’s Store 1, 2, 3. 9. 6, 8. 4, 6. James Boliver Foulk, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 nothing. Football (XXX). Debate 1, 2, 3. Extemporaneous Speech 0. 0. 0. French Club 8. Nothing, 6, 7, 8. Worst Looking boy 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Nothing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Bill (Robert Williams) Gilmore, Freshman 1, Soph. 2, Junior 3, Senior 4, Sew circle 1, 2, 3, Debate 1, 3, 4. Sophmore Play 6. Vice-President 1. Ag. Club 7. Tiddlewinks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7. 8, 9, 10. 4® School Books and Supplies Stationery Browning Book Store Browning, Bldg. Benton, III. (page one hundred iwenly'fiva) 7 T7 Football Marion Otterson, Coach The football season has just finished in a most successful manner. We almost won a game but Coach Otterson sent in Bill Gilmore and they ran around him for an 18 yard loss. Our next game was with the McKinley school for Deaf, Dumb, Blind, and otherwise Incapacitated. In this game Duncan put up asterling game as did several other people. Margaret Ruth clipped a man from behind and he was penalized 86 yards. If it had not been for the line work of Dillon the other side could not have made their 18 touchdowns Dillon was a holy terror. There wasn’t a man or woman on the field who could catch him. We were defeated in this game 0 to 0. In our next game we had several new plays to try. A play which worked wonderfully was one where George Runnels passed the ball to Genevieve Rea. She pivoted and handed the ball to Malone who was coming like a bat out of a perdition. He faked the old pill to Waller and then reversed into the line. Just as he reached the line of scrimmage he tossed the ball back to Jean Teague who was waiting. She nonchalantly ran to the other side of the field singing in a dulcet voice to decline the opposing side. On a dead run she heaved the ball six yards down the field to Ralph Uhles who by superhuman effort managed to miss it. We never lost more than 100 yards with this play. Another interesting game was the game played with the team of Ricked Townspeople. It was played in a sea (maybe it was an x) of mud. Huge billowy waves marked the surface. Out comes our team resplendent in gray uniforms. We quickly took the ball and made a touchdown while they weren’t looking. However it wasn’t allowed. The game hadn’t started yet. We played like demons, yes. oh, yes, like demons did we play. We had no casulaties excepting someone who broke his neck. We finally beat them 98 to 92. All in all it was a very good season as you can see. We plaed 83 games and won 1 and lost 1 and tied 1 and didn’t play the others. s£----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here’s Luck and Best Wishes to the Class of ’29 First National Bank Benton, Illinois Resources over Two Million Dollars oaqe one hundred Iwcnly-tix) ezr AVZ17AVAVAWAVAVAVAVA7AVAWAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV Basketball Virgil Skeen. Coach This season’s basketball team was a rank failure. We only won 16 games out of the 16 we played. Try as hard as they could they couldn't lose a game. The spirit was willing but the flesh was weak. Coach Skeen said however that next year’s team would probably be better. He said he was working on a system of collective ownership which would be sure to make the team lose. In this new system each man has a certain zone. Each man is given a blackjack. If a man on the opposing side comes into a Benton man’s zone he gets corked on the dome. By this method the enemy can be successfully checked. In one of the most thrilling games of the year we beat West Frankfort 93 to 2. The game was much closer than the score idicates Barney Munday was a veritable whirlwind. He shot 8693 times made 2 of them for a precentage of 1000. His floorwork was excellent. Everytime he was throwing the ball he always handed it to his guard and said, Here thou art. Sir Reginald.” Then he would heave deeply and kiss the guard,s hand. West Frankfort appreciated such courtesy and only tried to score 612,936,900 time . Our defence was airtight. In fact it was so airtight, Hardface had to be taken out and a pulmotor used. He never revived and he said that he would be be durned if he would come to life to get smothered again. He is still dead. Manis usually comes ont of hi lethargy in time to undress after the game. Ernest Henry, James Foulk, and Le Wilkerson were too dumb to play. Their minds would not give the signal to throw tha ball. James Dobry was so slow he had to order his hand to move the night before. As the scores didn’t count much anyway we had a truly successful y ar. But we hope to lose at least six games next year. =£------------------------------------------------------------------------4® McFall Hardware Co. Hardware for Hard-Wear Hardware - Furniture-Radios Automobile Parts and Tires Phone 1 (paefe one hnndred lwcnl j'� even) “Them Section Most Popular Hoy and Girl 4 ------- ( Compliments of Tomlinson Motor Co. Your Dealer Your Service 1'page one hundred livenl -eight} Financial Statement of “Echo Expenses: Stamps (Personal Use) ....................................... $ 39.23 Sweeping out office........................................... 60.10 Washing office windows 2s.3 i New suit for Staudt.......................................... 16.98 Musgrave(two trips to St. Louis)................................ 3.48 Mowing Grass 0.39 Stationery (For Sponsor) ..... ... 50.60 Pictures of George Moore......................................... 0.% Gasoline 39.20 New Keyhole 0.02 Stamp .......................................................... 0.01 One Gallon of Mule .. 3.98 Miscellaneous 302.40 Total $136.56 Receipts: Amount assessed for Ads. $900.33 Amount Collected by Staudt.................................... 900.33 Amount kept by Staudt ................ ..................736.23 Total ........................................................$164.23 ¥ Beauty Now--Permanence In Later Years Assured For Your Becktold Bound Book As the years pass, the contents of your annual will become more and more priceless. Bound as it is in a Becktold Cover, this edition with ordinary care will last more than a lifetime. The distinction and charn of genuine craftsmanship possessed by all Becktold Covers is well exemplified in this 1929 Scarab. Becktold Covers Becktold Company 200-212 Pine Street St. Louis AVAVAVAVAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAV (jxiae one hundred Iwenty-mne] Pinkerton The Director Is In The Center Wearing A Derby PRINDLE’S PURE FOOD STORE Groceries Fresh Fruits Vegetables E. Main, St. Phone 105 -4-0 When You Want Plumbing Done Right Call Benton Plumbing Heating, Co. Phone (58 W. W. Jones Manager AVAVAVAVAVAVZmWAVAV yAV paqe one hundred fhirft 7 VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAWAV AVAVAWATO Hz'-u and Hi-Tri The accompanying picture was taken at a consolidated meeting of the Hi-Tri and Hi-Y held in the basement of the Court House. Miss Burkhart and her assorted glee teams furnished the music for the dancing. -------------------------------------¥ Authentic University Styles In “Prep” Suits By Hart Schaffner and Marx More style and. more economy for the High School fellows. They know that Hart Schaffner Marx are famous for style—but heretofore these suits were a little beyond the reach of some. But now it 8 different—these suits are priced as low as $25 and up to $35 with two trousers. Every boy can have one. We'll show you all the new colors. WALKERS poqe one hundred thirly-ono) 4 S. C. D. REA Eat Reality Company Real Estate Insurance At The 301 Public Square Benton, III. T A. Southern Barbecue DE LUXE Laundry Dry Cleaning Lovan Bros. Service You Don't Forget 202 So. Main Phone 161 or 144 i Benton Lumber Co. Bargain Center Phone 100 Dry Goods Hosiery Service And Satisfaction Millinery J. A. McCreery, Mjcr. 8“ Dooe one hundred lhirly'tu oJ Drink Coca Cola in Sterilized Bottles Eat Midwest Purity IceCream Benton Ice Cream and Bottling Company E. B. Hampton, Class of 1912, Manager Division of Midwest Dairy Corporation For SHOES and Reliable Shoe Repairing Go To WILLIAM JANKS Near Capitol Theatre Ipaae one hundred ihirty-lhreel 4- Do It Electrically Central Illinois Public Service Co. Phone 133 F. B. McAfoos Son Dealers In Feeds, Harness And McCormick-Deering Fanning Implements Benton, 111. Phone 517 Mallory Hats Endicott Johnson Shoes Clothes for Lad Dad Geo. McReynolds --------------------4® Don’t Forget Moore’s Shop For Haircuts and Bobs East Main -------------------tf The Herrin Supply Co. Benton, s Big Popular Priced Store Saves You Money Moe one hundred thirty dovrj Cline Vick Wood’s Drug Co. j n yoxctfcC ftr I Drugs Fountain Service Toileteries Stationery Kodak Supplies Liggetts Candies Illinois Stores Johnston City, Marion, Carterville. Herrin, Zeigler, West Frankfort, Carbondale, Harrisburg An Up To Date Drug Store Fast, Courteous, Competent Service ---------------------------------------- 4° Schraffl's Chocolates For People of Discrimination Weber Candy Co. Distributors Daae one hundred thirly-five] Let Us make Those Old Shoes Look New Mick’s Rebuilders and Shine Parlor Phone 415 South Main St. -------------- BURKHART’S Those Better Shoes The Store Of Quality Service And True Value Gordon Hosiery --------------- r Why B.T.H.S. Athletes Are Healthy and Sturdy William’s Bakery Bakers Of Mothers Bread And Hot Cross Buns We are 100 per cent for B. T. H. S. (page one hundred thirty'SixJ 4 Williams Barber Shop North East Corner Square rJh f. Office Phone KeMideaoe Phone 343 253 Dr. William A. McKee Dentist. X-Ray Work Henton Illinois Dr. E. H. Campbell Dentist Hochman Bid ., Benton, 111. Dr. J. L. Pickard Dentist 417 First National Bank Building A— Dr. H. A. Vise First National Bank Bldg. V° Dr. J. A. Johnson Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital Glasses Fitted First Nrtional Bank Bldg. Benton, Illinois Dr. C. N. Stilley Dentist Class of 1916 508 1st National Bank Building Phone 85 Vr Nolen-Mitchel Funeral Parlor Ambulance Service N. W. Corner Square Benton, III. Phone 44 JED’S CAFE Serves the Best Meal in Southern Illinois First National Bank Building . 'r Potter’s Barber And Beauty Shop 201-219 First Nat ional Bank Bldg. Phone 257 Benton, III. ► =CSC=X AVAVAVAVAVA7ZffiZW OTAV poae one hundred thirltj'scvon] Wardland’s Desire to express their appreciation of the patronage of the high school cafeteria and student body during the school year 1928-29. 4----------------------------------- All of our employees are alumni of the Benton High School What Better Evidence Of Our Interest In Your Welfare Can You Ask? Benton State Bank Established 1871 WAVAVAWAVAVAX C A Ipacte one hundred thirty-eight) ZmVAVAVAVZWAVAVAVAWAVAVAVAVAV Storage, Accessories, Gas and Oil Day and Night Wrecking Service Chrysler Plymouth De Soto Hudson Essex Cars HICKMAN-ETHERTON Motor Co. 110 S. Maple St. Phone 620 4 e r DiamondH Watches 0. Q. WILSON The Up To Date Jewler and Optician Eyes Tested Glasses Fitted Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing KinjjH Jewelry Metropolitan Candy Company For Fountain Service also Lunches And All Kinds Of Sandwiches Benton, III. East Side Sg. ¥ Benton Hardware And Furniture Company PHILCO All Electric RADIOS Hoover Electric Cleaners Phone 123 East Main pape one hundred thirly-nine] A cordial welcome and good service awaits you here. You ivill always find a complete stock of pure drugs, as well as other high-grade merchandise. Abney Drug Co. Benton, Illinois ------------------------- IMMEDIATE CLEANERS We Do Better Work Phone - 251 Potter Motor Sales La Salle Cadillac Buick Used Cars of All Makes Benton, Illinois page one hundred forty] P5T Howell Compliments of W«nhri( Polities BENTON MARBLE And GRANITE WORK Alemite —Dorby Sells Monuments— Howell’s Gas And Oil Service Phone 187 1406 S. Main St. Benton, 111. h Cfhis .Annual Was Printed By The high School Printing Department pacre one hundred forty-one AVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAWATOM mVAVAVAWWA Sa? £ JFit i Flowers Mrs. J. W. Johnson Florist Opposite Post Office Phone 73 Benton, III. --------------------- Let John E. Webster Fill Your Prescriptions Dt'ugs And Sundries J$K Do clothes make the Man? The right kind do — and also help “’make” the females. PERSONALITY IIottenT OGS sure have the Featured By GLASSMAN’S Everything to wear for Dad and Lad If its new ive have it 4 George A. Hickman Attorney - At - Law Class Of 1S9S Benton, Illinois ----------------------¥ B. W. 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