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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1947 volume:

19 4 7 SCARAB The 1947 SCARAB STAFF presents Page Two A1 biGSuf, ajj the Ije ’i'i Activities Page Three Dear Diary: With all your blank pages, the year will hold a vast amount of activities, exciting, eye-opening, perhaps even frightening experiences. Here, Diary, are three shots of ol' B.T.H.S. It was clear the day the pictures were snapped, but I’ve seen these buildings surrounded by snow, heat, chill, rain, sleet, fog, moonlight, and sunshine. To you—the pulse and the backbone of the school, the staff dedicates this annual, For your tomorrows and memories of yesterdays we have filled these pages with your names and your deeds. I'aye Six We have attempted to catch your joys, your aspirations, your daily existence. We consider it right and pertinent that this be dedicated to you—the average boy and the average girl. Page Seven The School Board Dear Diary: All honor to the men who give much time and thought to the destinies of B.T.H.S., who strive earnestly for the greatest good for the greatest number. President................................... Carmen Taylor Secretary........,..............................Pete R. Ruth Other members......Dr. James T. Donosky, William G. Eovaldi, and William Noel. Page Eight Mr. B. Floyd Smith Mr. B. Floyd Smith, President of the Illinois High School Athletic Association. has been the principal of B.T.H.S. since the fall of 1930. He has helped us with our problems, he has settled our disputes, he has given us good advice, and he has shared in our most precious memories at B.T.H.S. Page Nine Etna Morrison Mathematics Jack Hass English Mary Heinzman English, Speech Mrs. Jeanette Williams Commerce Evelyn McCarty Secretary to principal Lillian Ewing Social Studies Mrs. Martha Hayse Home Economics Ellen Burkhart English Claude W. Rhodes Health and Physical Education Leon Daily Physical Education, Athletic Director H. M. Aiken Biology Florence Edmonds Social Science William C. Hodge Industrial Education Verbal Adkisson calth Giovanna Mazzara Mathematics Russell Weger Agriculture Faculty Ben Rauch Band Mary Webb Home Economics Paul E. Swofford A m erica n H istory. Basketball Raymond Johnson Mathematics Fern Johnson Commerce Gregorita Romero Spanish Mrs. Mary H. Watson English W. E. Armcntrout Chemistry, Physics Louise Carter Librarian Margaret Armentrout English, Latin Bonnie Wilehite Study Hall Mrs. Betty Frailey Music Mrs. Margaret DeWitte Physical Education Jane Kirsch American History Ray Heinzman Commerce Here arc the holders of the key Who offer this Diary for all to see! SCARAB STAFF Editor.................. Business Manager........ Senior Editor........... Photographer........... Feature Writers......... Sports Writer........... Business Staff.......... Typist.................. Circulation Manager..... Artist.................. Assistant Photographer. Faculty Advisor........ ................Jo Ann Lemmons .................Jeannine Rogers ............Catherine Whittington ...................Jack McBrayer Sue Mitchell and Gracie Gilbreath ...................Bill Hollada ..Miriam Reed and Bill DeWitte .................Ramona Collins ....................Shirley Ryan ................Jeanne L. Smith .................Donald Browning .......................Jack Bass Page Twelve SENIORS SPONSORS: Verbal Adkisson Etna Morrison Page Thirteen JACK ACKLEY Energetic Silent, but oh! when he speaks! CLARANEL ALLEN “Lovable She makes everyone t'ccl at home. Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. Pres. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Home Ec Club 2, 3, 4; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3: Homecoming Attendant 3; Scarab Queen 4. KENNETH AUTEN “Dago The farmer with a horse. F.F.A. 2, 3, Pres. 4. BETTY A. BARM INSKI “Tops The designer among designers. Home Ec Club 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. CHARLES BARNFIELD “Industrious Not a has l een, but a going to be. Track 3, 4. SALLY BARNFIELD “Chatterbox Do or die! St. Clemens, Chicago 1; Waller, Chicago 2. NORMA JEAN BEATTIE “Arh Some blondes arc dangerous. Dramatic Club 1. 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, Vicc-Prcs. 4; Spanish Club 2; Gay Goose” Production Staff 3; lielio 1. 3. 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Speech Contest 2, 3: Class Sec. 4. PHYLLIS BENNETT “Impressive Stop typing. Times up. Spanish Club 2. NORMA BIGHAM “Charmer The talkative one. CHARLES BLOCKLEY “JoviaC Now, let me think. CHARLES MORRIS BONKBRAKE One among many. “Tar DONETIA BOZOYICH “Dependable Smile, smile, smile. Page Fourteen JIM BROWN “Quiet JOHN L. BROWNE SARAH ANN CARRY “Tiny All for the ladies. “Th other one” Oh. so fickle. He always gets the last laugh. Hi-Tri 3. 4; G.A.A. 3. 4; Englewood Class Treasurer 4. High School, Chicago. 111., 1; Marfa High School, Marfa, Texas, 2. VAL CASHEN “The Sailor BETTY LOIS COLEMAN Wish you were here. Demure Envied for her calm nature. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 1; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4. RAMONA COLLINS “Ray Chon Cho” Short, sweet, and hard to beat. Class Vice-President 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Production Staff Gay Goose” 3; Echo 1, 2; Scarab 4; Spanish Club 2. SHIRLEY JANE CONNER “Buddy She'll go places. Hi-Tri 4; Beaumont High School, St. Louis, Missouri 1, 2, 3. LLOYD DONALD COX “sltid’s Little Boy There’s a joker in the crowd! Student Council Vice President 3. President 4; “Gay Goose” 3; Music Contest 3, 4. JACK COX “Wolff I'll be around. Hi-Y 2, 3. K KNNETH CUNN1NGHA M “Boss Man” He can handle any situation. Class President 4; Track 2, 4; Scarab attendant 4. BILL DcWITTE Dynamic She doesn’t like me. Class Treasurer 1, 2; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. President 4; Gay Goose” 3; Scarab 4; Track 1, 2. 5; Boxing 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4. Solo 1, 2. RANDALL E. DOTY What’s up. Doc? Whoa! Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 3; Boxing 1, 2. 3. 4. Page Fifteen TOM DUNBAR “Flirt Where’vc you been all my life? Hi-Y 1. 2; Football 1. 4; Track 3, 4; Boxing 4. BERNARD DUNCAN “Bcmic It happened this way— Dramatics Club 1, 2; Math Contest 1; Music Contest 3. JOHNNY EDENS “One-Note Blows like Gabriel. Boxing 2, 3; Sapulpa High School, Saptilpa, Oklahoma 1. JAMES FLETCHER “Indian-Hend” FRED GIBALA “Butch The Pride of them all! He always laughs last. Boxing 1, 2, 3, 4. GRACIE GILBREATH “Sky The gal with the grin. Dramatics Club 2; G.A.A. 3; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 1, 2; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4. CHARLES GOSS AGE Orderly' Always the gentleman. T rack 3. JAMES HALL Pleasing” Aw, Ain’t it awful? REED HARDENBROOK “Brook DELORES HARRELSON “Dec Hi there pal! Pleasantness Personified. Hi-Y 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. G.A.A. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. PATSY RUTH HARTEN dnibitious” The IkjIIc of the belles. Home Ec Club 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. I VAN ELL HENDERSON “Ivy What? Is that so! Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4;_ Echo 3. 4; Scarab attendant 4; Efiingham High School, Efiingham, Illinois 1. Page Sixteen DICK HILL “Dickie E” Hi, Doty. What’s up, doc? Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 3; Dramatics Club 1, 2. GERRY HILL Winsome” Sweet as a flower. Hi-Tri I. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Dramatics Club 2; Echo 3, 4. NORMA JEAN HOCKETT Carefree” One-man gal! Dramatics Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 2. 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Gay Goose” Production Staff 3. BILLY HOLLA DA “Play by Play” A sport in every sense of the word. Echo 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4: “Gay Goose” 3; Math Contest 1; Scarab 4. WILMA HOPKINS “Shy” Polite enough to laugh at your jokes. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec Club 2. DOROTHY HOLTKAMP “Brain” How docs she do it? Oregon Community High School, Oregon, III., 1, 2; Hi-Tri 3, 4. CHARLENE HUTCHENS Distant” It couldn’t be— Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 1, 2, 4; Chorus Contest 3, 4. NORM A HUM ERICKHOUSE “Diligent There’s a reason. Home Ec Club 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3. EUGENE HURT “Joker” JOSEPH JOHNSON “Profound No, this is the way it happened. Watch out or I’ll run over you! Class Pres. 3; Echo 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Boxing 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3. BOB JONES “Bobby Dean” The boy with the nimble fingers. Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. Treas. 4. IN A JONES Joke” I’ve got a new one! Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, Council 4; Echo 3. 4. Page Seventeen LEON JONES “.4musing” So much could be said. CARLEEN FAYE KEARNEY ‘Jaunty' She always gives an answer. Home Ec Club 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY KIESLING Terrific” A friend indeed. Home Ec Club 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. RAY KING Competent” JAMES KNAPPER H'itty Little, but mighty. Man O’War. JO ANN LEMMONS Jo” Her name doesn’t mean a thing. Dramatics Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Tri 1, Council 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; “Gay Goose 3; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab, Editor 4; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2; Scarab Attendant 1; Carnival Attendant 1. BETTY JUNE LONG Pet Why not? JEANNE MALONE Priceless” Get in your story in on time. Dramatics Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; “Gay Goose” 3; Echo 2, 3, Co-Editor 4; Math Contest 1; Speech Contest 2. RUTH MARQUIS Sweet Red hair but no temper. PATSY RUTH MARSHALL Precise” She deserves the best. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec Club 1. ELIZABETH MARTIN Mischievous” Flying fingers. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, Council 4; Gay Goose 3; Music Contest 3. 4. JOAN McAFOOS Intelligent” Wonder of the ages! Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; G.A.A. 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Echo 1, 2. 3; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3; Math Contest 1. Page eighteen JACK McBRAYER “Mac” The photographer among photographers. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, See. 4; “Gay Goose 3; Echo 1, 2. 3, 4; Scarab 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2. dox McDermott -Corky” May I take you home? F.F.A. 2. PEGGY FRANCES McEXDREE “Uproarious” Can it be true? Hutchens Intermediate, Detroit I; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. PAULINE McKAY Worker Help wanted? Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Honor Roll 1, 2. ROSALIE MELVIN “Nice She’s the good one. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY MINOR “Companion She’s there for all to behold. Home Ec. Club 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. SUE MITCHELL Sug The gal with the giggles. Class Vicc-Pres. 1; Dramatics Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 2; G.A.A. 3; Student Council 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, Council 2. 3, See. 4; “Gay Goose”, Student Director 3; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 4; Scarab Attendant 2, 3; Music Contest 1, 2. DORIS MONEN “Aloof The raven-tressed gal. Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4; Home Ec Club 1. 2. 3. NORMA JEAN MOORE “Pert” FAY MORGAN “Thoughtful” No troubles in the world. Such a sweet girl. Wilmington. Calif. 2; G.A.A. 3, 4; Home Ec Club 3, Pres. 4. TOM E. MORTIMER “Brazen” Always late for class. Maywood, 111. 1; Football 3, 4. BETTY M. MUNDELL “Mannerly” He lives in West Frankfort. Dramatics Club 1. 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3. P ge Nineteen MINNIE LOIS NEAL “Athlete Greets you with a smile. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; “Gay Goose” Production Staff, 3; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4. DEMPSEY NEUNLIST “D. N” Big things come in small packages. BILL L. PERRY “Scooted Have you seen the new movie? Marion High School I; Portland, Oregon 1; Hi-Y 4. El'LAH MAY PITTS “Poised Always does the right thing. LOUIS POWENSKI “Pest Can I have your answers? RANSOM PRICE, JR. “Pluto Have you seen squirt? Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Scarab King 4. CHARLES PRITCHARD Personality A modern Galahad. Echo 2, 3, 4; Music Contest. FRANK RADEMACHER “Earnest A friend to cherish. RICHARD RAINS “The horn‘ Why didn't someone tell me? MIRIAM JANE REED “Perky She flatters us all! G.A.A. 2, 3, secretary 4; Hi-Tri 1, Council 2, 3, 4; “Gay Goose” 3; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Majorette 1, 2. 3; Homecoming atendant 1; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 4; Echo 1, 3, 4; Scarab 4. NINA REED “Model The glorious Head. Ili-Tri 4; Englewood High School, Chicago, Illinois 1, 2, 3. BETTY REYAK “Farmerette� Shy and sweet. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Ec Club I, 2; G.A.A. 2, 3. Page Twenty LURA SEDELLA ROACH Changeable Reserved and Resolved. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN NINE ROGERS “Gracious Always calm, cool, and collected. Home Ec Club 1. 2, 3, Secretary 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3; Scarab, Business Manager 4. LEO RUEMMLER “The Voice” Do you have your English? Music Contest 4. SHIRLEY A, RYAN Superlathe” Lost in a mist. G.A.A. 3, Yicc-Prcs. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2. Gay Goose” Production Staff 3; Echo 3, 4; Scarab 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 4. SUE ROTRAMEL “Smiles’’ Tall and graceful. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2. DONALD SANERS Farmer The boy with a hoe. MARY ANN SCARBOROUGH “Carroty” You never say yes— F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; District President 3; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Echo 4. SUZANNE SEYMOUR Mickey” Don't let me liother you. Oak Park and River Forest High School 1; G.A.A. 3; Dramatic Club 2; Spanish Club 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; “Gay Goose” 3; Echo 3, 4. VIOLET MARIE SILEVEN “S ha piey” Let’s get down to business. F.H.A. 1; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3. PHYLLIS C. SMOTHERS “Fun” The clock watcher. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3. 4. ANITA VERN SMITH “Endearing” Sweet and unassuming. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. JOAN SMOTHERS “Talkative The girl with the pep. Page Twenty-one EDWARD RAY SMITH Parky” And he lived happily ever after. Band 1. CHARLES EUGENE SMITH Ruddy” Sure. I’ve got my l ookkceping. JAMES W. SMITH Friendly” Always looks ahead. MILDRED SPENCER Unsophisticated” It’s all in your point of view. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BILLIE SUE SNEED Clever” Have you seen our pictures? Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4. GEORGE SULLIVAN Wise” Has anyone seen Gcorgic? LOLA BERNIECE SUMMERS “Interesting One of the best. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BOB SUMMERS Hustler” There’s a gleam in his eyes. C. J. SUMMERS Favorite” Friend to all. Track 1. MARGARET SWANNER Sympathetic Gives help when it’s needed. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. CAROL SWEAZY Admirable' Brains and l� cauty. STEVE SWIGONSKI The Mad Man” Manager of men. Footl� all 2. 3; football manager 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Boxing 2. 3. Pag Twenty-two DONAI.D SEEL Intrepid BETTY RUTH TAYLOR Blondy RAY TAYLOR Slow but sure. The girl who waits at the locker. Will you sit by me? Hi-Tri I, 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Echo 3. BILL THOMANN Jack of all trades. Track 3, 4. Tony LOIS TIBEREND Nonchalant The gal with a ribbon in her hair. Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Home Ec Club 1. Girl Shy ESTELEDA VANTREASE “Faithful” The basketball whiz. Zeigler High School 1; G.A.A. 3; Hi-Tri 3. BILLIE WALLACE VAN HORN Sincere I had three letters today. Home Ec Club 1. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Contest 1; Echo 1, 2, 3. 4; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3. VERNON D. WALLER Strong Man A quiet gentleman among us. F.F.A. 1: Boxing 2, 3, 4. JAMES R. WEBB Studious The post office kid. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Echo 3; Track 1, 2; Music Contest L 2. BETTY WOLFF Dimples Willing, eager and loads of fun. C ATH ERIN E WHITT INGTON Kitty She is our Speech-Queen.” Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Gay Goose” 3; Echo 3, 4; Scarab 4; Speech Contest 3, State 4; Music Contest, Solo 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant 4. Echo 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Home Ec Club 1; Math Contest 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. LEONA ZUKOWSKI Lee What? Tell the joke again. Hi-Tri 1, Council 2, 3. Trcas. 4; Echo 2. 3. Business Manager 4; Student Council Sec. 3j G.A.A. 3; “Gay Goose” Production Staff 3; Dramatics Club 1; Math Contest 1; Music Contest 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 3. Page Twenty-three DIARY • ♦ • Diary, ol’ thing—here’s a letter I received from Bunny. How's every little thing at Sing Sing? Quiet? A bomb exploded here yesterday, but nobody was killed except Eugene Hurt, the janitor. He was trying to rub the wax off of a record to see why Bing Crosby was chalkin’ instead of huggin’ as the bomb hit. Louis Powenski shoveled up the pieces. He’s getting along nicely in spite of the rubber hose treatment five times a day. Know something? The senior class of ’47 sure has gone places—Devil’s Island, Sing Sing. The Happy Home, and many other places that skip my mind. (I had it greased yesterday.) Remember Don Cox? He’s the warden here at the Happy Home. Every day he sings “Figaro” to the tune of “Rinso White.” Elizabeth Martin accompanies him at the piano, while Kenneth Auten furnishes the whistle. (Fresh!) Shirley Ryan and Miriam Reed have an exclusive dress shop. They cater to ex-cons. Phyllis Smothers is successful as an author. She wrote the best seller Forever Fanny. I heard that Ed Smith had a stroke after he read the book. At least his face is still red. Eugene Smith changed his name to Eugene Dockilhimer. Jo Ann Smothers is in the movies. She gets Boris Karloff “in the mood.” Betty Revak tells bedtime stories to the “kiddies” at Duffy’s tavern. Randy Doty is chief scavenger-man for Podunk Holler. Did you hear about Sarah Cardy? She runs a five and ten. You give her a five, she hands you back a homemade ten. Bill Chaplain has donated his empty bottles to the Salvation Army. His motto is: “Give all you can, but drink the contents first.” Junior Dunbar writes “P. S.’s” for Pamela’s Passion, the fastest selling newspaper in the U. S. Ramona Collins sells suckers (?) at $10 apiece. Inflation Flora they “calls” her. Betty Wolff teaches psychology at Webster School. Her best pupils are Randall Parrish, Jack Ackley, and Charles Dorris. Bill DeWitt runs an agency called “Get Your Woman.” He suggests you do this by giving her a dog. Betty Barminiski is the proprietor of a home for the lonely. Charlie Blockley takes great pains in repairing shoes. He has a store in every state. Bill Hollada is a professor of English at S.I.N.U. He has an I.G.W.Y. degree (I’ll Guess With You). Sue Mitchell giggles for the President when he needs cheering up. Kenneth Cunningham is campaigning for President on the Prohibition Party ticket, but Bernard Duncan, the Labor Party's candidate, seems to be poling more popular votes than Kenny. Johnny Edens is the leader of a famous dance band, called Johnny’s Jump for Joy Jacks. Gracie Gilbreath is national superintendent of Sunday schools. Dick Hill has given up his motorcyle for a kiddie-car. He’s delivery boy for a diaper service company. Gerry Hill changed her name to Gerrv Mountain. She was beginning to think people underestimated her. Ivanell Henderson and Suzanne Seymour are touring the East selling patent medicines. These were in vented by Jo Ann Lemmons. She declares they will cure anything from eye-disease to athlete’s feet. Vernon Waller is forever autographing his best seller How to Develop the Muscles, but he’s suffering from a nervous breakdown. Page Twenty-four DIARY James Fletcher is working in a doughnut hole factory. Charles Pritchard is an F. B. I. man in Illinois. He tracks down delinquent children (Age: 17 to 100). Girls preferred. Betty M undell is the only woman horse doctor in the world. Don McDermott and Reed Hardenbrook run a date bureau, but they take all the good lookin’ ones for themselves. Minnie Neal is engaged in making a new kind of nail called the Xeal Nail. Her advertising slogan is: “When you nail, nail with Xeal.” Catherine Whittington is living in a little shack out by the round house, and begs, borrows, or steals her food. Norma Beattie runs a hog farm. Her chief assistant is Leona Zukowski. Lee runs the pigs home for dinner. Charles Bonebrake is working for less work and higher pay. Claranel Allen is modeling rubber boots for J. W. Powers. Charles Barn field paints stripes on zebras at the local carnival. Phyllis Bennett has obtained a patent on her recipe for blonde hair. John and Jim Browne have invented an airplane. They call it “Brown’s Bomber.” Betty Coleman manufactures nylons. Her slogan is: “Xylons make the women look prettier but they just make the men look.” Bill Perry is the proud papa of a new 75-pound baby scooter. Dempsey Xcunlist keeps books for B.T.H.S. He’s scheduled to leave for Anna next week. Rosalie Melvin runs a canary farm. She has taught all her birds to whistle. Tom Mortimer is chief grave-digger for the dog-pound. Bill Williams and Jeanne Malone run a newspaper syndicate called “Maliams Mushy.’’ It's strictly for love birds. Mary Ann Scarborough is a champion walkathoner. Frank Rademacher and Richard Rains are vaudeville directors. Some of their chorus girls are: Jo Ann Smothers, Joan McAfoos, Pauline McKay and Ray King. (How did he get in there?) Xorma Bigham keeps house for her hubby. Harold Chaney makes chains out of paper. (He doesn’t make much money). Ruth Marquis is a bar-berette only cutting crew-cuts. Jack McBrayer is a first-class soda-jerk. Well, jerk, anyway. Patsy Marshall works for Charles Gossage, who has become a millionaire. He manufactures money. Shirley Kiesling slings hash for a change. Gene Kirk has had his name changed to Gene Jerk. He thought it took too long to say. Norma Moore has just been voted “Miss Most Likely to Ijve of 1999.” Donald Sanders feeds chickens at the Chicken' Chick Hatchery. Donald See, the foreman, has to keep an eye on Sanders because he has a habit of eating the chickens. Patsy Marten works at the Jergen’s Lotion Distillery. Freddy Gibala is her co-worker. They get in a fight every day to see who gets to drink the left-over alcohol. James W. Smith manufacturers wigs. His slogan is: “If you’re bald, don’t bawl. Don’t be a prig, wear a wig.” Violet Sileven married and lives in a half-story shack near Podunk. Her husband, James Webb, was recently given a medal for bravery. He rescued a flower from a bee. Billie Wallace is a jan-itoress at B.T.H.S. Her only complaint is chewing gum on the seats. She says it’s too stale for chewing. Carol Sweazy, Lois Tiberend, and Betty Taylor work-in a Hawaiian night club. They dust off tables while they dance. James Hill is a (Continued on page 94) Page Twenty-five NORMA BEATTIE mi-E WILLIAMS JAMES I-LETCHEK TEN OUTSTANDING SENIORS JO ANN LEMMONS Page Twenty-tix DON COX LEONA ZUKOWSKI JACK McBRAYER RANSOM PRICE JEANNE MALONE BILLY HOI.L AD A Page Twenty-seven CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMEN (from left to right) John Bauer ........... ...President Dorothy Jones.........-Vice-President Georgia Adams............-...Secretary Betty Hutchens ......-......Treasurcr SOPHOMORES (from left to right) Jerry Smith..............President Elizabeth Gihala....Vice-President Mary Lou Rogers....-.....Secretary Bob Hutchens.............Treasurer JUNIORS (from left to right) Everett Odum—.............. President Jancy Mountain.........Vice-President Ailccn Odum.................Secretary Dana Cantrell............-..Treasurer JUNIORS SPONSORS: Louise Carter H. M. Aiken Page Twenty-nine Emma Lou Adams Charles Aiken J. W. Adkins Kenneth Adkins Ernest Rain Dorothy Barnfield Lucille Barnfield Wanda Baxter Howard Beaty Charles Birkhead Dolores Rlondi Phyllis Bradv Juva Boyles Virginia Bozovich Joyce Bradley Eugene Booher Carter Breeze Fred Bruno Donald Browning Rosena Burdess Robert Buroff Dana Cantrell Neva Cantrell James Carlton Charles Carter Paul Chaney Johnny Clayton Kathleen Collins Wilma Collins Gene Conci Betty Lou Conner Alice Jane Cook Lloyd Cook Roy Cooley Wanda Corzine Patsy Crippen Roger Crisp Buddy Cross Doyle Culbertson Don Davis Thomas DeBartoli Clarence De Mattei Coral Dixon June Edwards June Eubanks Jean Eubanks Virgil Fisher John Franklin Ruth Gipson Douglas Garland Skippy Furlow Vernon Glass Patsy Glenn Fred Granuner Doris Goessman Donald Griffiths Nyla Mac Hall Dorothy Hanagan Doris Harben Violet Harmon Bob Harris Jim Hart Marthalee Hatchett Patricia Ann Hayse Shirley Hester Lowell Hicks Lois Humerickhouse Lois Hockett Ben House Earl House Herbert Hungate Robert Hutchens Doris Holman Wanda Isaacs Dolores Johnson Billy Johnston Floyd Jones Frances Johnston Irene Johnston Jack Jones Norma Jones Tom Jones James Joplin Jennivee Joplin Norma Kearney Charles Kern Pauline Keelcn Colleen Kern Wanda Laird Iona Lampley Juanita Leffler Pat Leffler Norma Lowry Jo Ann Livesav Dolores Locklar Roy Loman Frank Marma Jim Mayer Mary Mayer James McCarty Bob McAfoos Clint McClintock David McClendon Paul McGuire Lavonne McDonald Betty McKemie Adrian McMahon Ralph Moore Alma McMahon Frank Miller Phil Miller Gloria Morris Juanita Moore Jane Mitchell Lula Mae Moore Janey Mountain Patsy Norris lone Mundell Betty Mundell Jo Ann Neal Aileen Odum Carroll Odum Everett Odum Mary J. O’Hara Maxine Ponder Tim Ponsetti Eva Reece Harold Reed Virginia Pemberton Mary Lou Peyton Elsie Phillips Nelma Pinkham Ina Mae Overturf Bill Page Mary Parrish Goldie Paskavan Rosalie Reed Betty Rhine William Richardson Martha Rice Pat Rice Patty Ross Jo Ann Sanders Norma Sanders Jo Ann Schrodt Mary Lou Seagraves Molly Seagraves Patricia Simpson Jean Schram Alice Smith Donald Smith Everett Smith James G. Smith Jeanne L. Smith Jeanne M. Smith Nona Smith Norma Smith Tom Smith Dolores Smothers Mary Etta Sneed Maxine Spani Hetty Somers Jo Ann Speers La Verne Spencer Carl Stanfield Harold Summers Bill Summers Clarence Tate Nancy Wilson Gene Wingo Evan Woods Jim Woolard John Woolard Wanda Williams Patsy Williams Carl Wilson Donald Williams Ruie Wilcox Kenneth Whittington Carl Williams Melvin Webb Mary L. West Richard Webb Lola West Jerrv Westerland Virgil Whetstone Julia Towle Raymond Waller Wanda Underwood Lawrence Zicker Rill Zimmer Jo Anna Todovich Oma Lee Sullivan George Tadlock Clarence Tate Pearl Tate Bob Thrasher Bill Taylor Wayne Threewitt Bob Waller Paul Chaney John Blankensop rage Thirty-right SOPHOMORES SPONSORS: Giovanna Mazzara Ray Heinzman Page Thirty-mint Bill Aaron Murrell Adams Peggy Adams Marianne Anderson Arthur Akin Pat Ahlfeld Ford Baker Bill Barnfield Judy Barker Dorothy Lee Barnfield Janet Bauer Donald Beasley Bobby Bastas Bill Beaty Donald Bennett Bob Briley Betty Braden Ellen Brown Francis Brown Odell Burlison Jean Burton Maybellc Cherkosky T. J. Choisscr Vernon Cole Lois Darnell Freemen Davis Kenneth Fehrenbaker Carol Doerr Shirley Davis Louise Dorris C. R. Dougherty John Downey Alice Drennon Raymond Drew Phyllis Duncan Joe Embscr Sue Ewing Betty Fisher Shirley Dollins June Fleischmann Duane Fowler Maxine Frailey David Frier Robert Garner Elizabeth Gaibla Peggy Glover Sylvia Gilbreath Betty Gostowski Helen Gostowski Jack Crammer Lou Eva Gulley Eddie Hall Bob Gunter Etta Hall Shirley Harbcn Betty Harp Evelyn Hammonds Marybellc Haysc Tommy Hedges Ruth Henderson Anna Kay Hill Jim Hines Carl House Geraldine Holman Ruby Hunt Bill Hutchens Bobby Hutchens Christine Hutchens Dorothy Hutchens Raymond Johnscy Jo Ann Johnson Holt Jones Kenny Jones Richard Jones Charles Keaton Beverly Kelly Melba Kern Martha Ketteman Jerry Kinkade Joe Kondor Kathryn Lamastus Doris Lamplcy Richard Lance James Laslcy Neva Lowry Hosea Martoglio Raymond Manis Violet Mazzei Charles McBride Nancy McCarty Clara Michels Dolores Mick Richard Minchcff Bill Mitchell John Mitchell Jo Ann Moore Marilyn Moore Teddy Moore Dolores Moss Don Mundcll Frank Neal Harold Neal Wanda Odum Irene Neal Bill Pagani Wayne Page Ruth Parkhill Kenneth Pearce Charlene Peebles Dean Pccrman John Pcrlcs Gill crt Phillips Lola Phillips Sondra Pinkham Julia Popovich Leo Powcnski Peggy Pritchett Kay Pugh Irma Rademachcr Sammy Ray Donald Holtkamp Charles Rice Jim Rice Buddy Rogers Mary Lou Rogers I onald Spencer Nancy Stewart Gcorgiana Sullivan Ruth Stone John Melton Ada Helen Summers Harold St. Pierre Sylvester Sanders Helen Sands Nancy Shaw Margaret Scarborough Billy Shew Ralph Shew Vera Sims Arthur Smith Darla Simmons Ann Smith Claude Smith Fred Smith Sue Smith Jerry Smith Charlotte Smothers Johnny Sparks Walter Smith Russell Spencer Dean Summers Kenneth Sweet Mildred Tate Esther Tiberend Louise Threewitt Bennie Upchurch Betty Tucker Ruth Tripp Jack Way man John Upchurch Nadine Todd James .Vantrease Joan Vincenti Julia Vinyard Phyllis Wheeler Totsy Wheat Berta Wyant Betty Yocum Doncta Zimmer Phyllis Doty Payt Forty-five Dear Diary . . . Here are someday everyday scenes FRESHMEN SPONSORS: Gregorita Romero Raymond Johnson Page Forty-seven Lavem Aaron Georgia Adams Doris Ahlfeld Don Aiken Billy Alexander Bitty Alexander Klainc Allen Winnie Atchison Gwen Apj lcgatc Paul Austin Jack Baldwin Marilyn Baldwin Robert Barminski Dolores Barnficld Dorothy Bartosik John Bauer La Vola Bell Wanda Bennett David Bauer Curtis Biggs Bobby Biggs Velma Bigham Hilda Blackward Cedric Blockley Don Booten Page Forty-tight f Dolores Ha rn field Hob Braden Joan Bradley Dolores Bumgarner Corcnc Davis Kirby Browning Virginia Browning Buford Aston Marcella Bullington Gene Davis Juva Cunningham Kathryn Conner Betty Cook Charles Cook Jack Crippen Jesse Collins Peggy Dare Neal Davis Mary J. Dallape Dorothy Dixon Ethel Hutchens Jerome Duncan Yulanda Rector Ronald Dollins Nancy Durance Page Forty nine Geneva Elam Ronald Ehrhart Phillip Eigenmann Grace Eubanks Kenneth Eul ank$ Charles Evans Luella Ewing Nellie Elannigan Charles Fehrenbaker Anna Eav Frailey Cletus Gass Emma J. Gass Mary Gifford Phyllis Freese Lola Gilbreath Kenneth Gilpen Patricia Glenn Jackie Goesstnan Steve Gostowski Betty Gregory Bernice Grammer Marian Hall Geraldine Gulley Charles Vaughn James Reider Page Fifty Betty Hannigan Colleen Hardenbrook Doris Hargrove Delcna Harmon Phyllis Webb Eddie Harris Clifford Joplin Wayne Harrelson J. R. Head Jane House Elmo Heaton Iva Harris Cora Hines Marie Hagan Doris Hartman Ernie Hughes Rose House Vera Hungan Andy Hutchen Ruth Ann Hurst Betty Hutchens Earl Hurttc Joan Hutchcraft Carol Hughes Dorothy E. Jones Page Fifty-one Virgil Kays Carl Kearney Mary Ruth Kcllcn Orin Kent Clara Keener Sue Lemmons Jo Dean Lcffler George Lewis Jack McClintock Curtis Mandrcll Everett Li pc David Marquis Gloria Martin David Nangle Geraldine Mick John Martin Dorothy McEndrcc James McMahon James Mezo Bobby McBride Anne Miglin Ailcnc Miller Bonnie Miller E. J. Miller Joie Harrclson Page Fifty-two Paul Miller Phyllis Miller Betsy Moore Doris Moore Ralph Warren Charles Moore Jack Moore James Moore Jacqueline Moss Howard Neal Richard Neal Tom Neal Norma Neal Juanita Ncunlist Earline Odom Bluebell Owens Mary Pagani Maxine Page Jean Evelyn Payne Alma J. Perkins Betty Phillips Gene Phillips Wanda Poole Greta Price Edna Prior Page Fifty-three Barbara Raukack Joe Rhine Lloyd Recce Rosetta Ramsey Jackie Roach Patsy Sanders Truman Schram Clyde Rose Mary Ellen Sharp Ralph Shaw Shirley Sharp Mavis L. Sheridan James Sims Richard Sims Christine Smith Ann Smith June Richardson Paul Rose Lola M. Smith Mary Lou Smith Elizabeth Smith Gordon Smith Marian Smith Tommy Smith Vivian Smith Pagt Fifty-four Frankie Spencer Delores Stevens Fred Stilley Doris Summers Emma Summers Arthur Pulliam Madge Sneed Jack Smothers Lave me Sniderwin Mary Snow Albert Swcctin Madelyn S wofford Beulah Tate Shirley Tate Lawanda Taulor Phyllis Taylor Robert Taylor Jo Ann Tcnnison Tommy Taylor Shirley Thomas Jack Tisdale I.ucille Underwood Kenneth Underwood Bob Waller Doris Vandom Page Fifty-five Mary Walker Elaine Warren Dora Wingo Frances Woods Andy Zutell Mary Watson Norma Burton Eloisc Williams Bobby Williams Patsy R. Williams Joe Wilkcrson Pat Williams Norma J. Williams Noel Whittington Barbara Williams Bill Wayman James Hamilton Albert Hampton Norman Miller Richard Cockrum Page Piftx-six ATHLETICS Page Fifty-seven TRACK 1946 Benton had the best cinder team that the Rangers have had for a considerable time during the 1946 track season. Although Benton failed to win any track meets because of their lack of reserve power, there were a few outstanding thinclads who won consistently at both large and small meets. Bob “Red” Warren stamped himself as a star of the Maroon and White forces as he totaled SOj 2 points during the regular season for an average of more than 8 points a meet. In addition “Red” received a fifth in discus at the State Meet. Bob was also a very versatile fellow as he won points in high hurdles, low hurdles, shot put. high jump, and discus. Howard Jones, who ran the high hurdles, low hurdles and 100-vard dash, and Bill Dorris, who ran the 880 and Mile could always Ik depended upon to bring back a few points. Jones made S2l 2 points during the season while Dorris tallied 45. In addition to Jones, Warren, and Dorris, letters were awarded to Val Cashen, Jack Weathers, and Gene Brady. Other point-makers included Robert Spencer, Beverly Johnston, Jack Ponsetti. Robert Young, Francis Williams, Steve Swigonski, Albert Van Horn, Jack Mandrell, and Eugene Shockley. 1946 GRIDIRON SCHEDULE Date Where Played B. Op. September 13—Carmi Here 31 0 September 20—Mt. Vernon There 6 20 September 27—Eldorado Here 7 '0 October A—Marion 31 7 October 11—Christopher 20 6 October 18—Johnston City 24 7 October 25—Centralia 15 12 November 1—Salem There . 0 7 November 11—Harrisburg 6 12 November 28—West Frankfort .... Here 7 14 Page Sixty South Six Conference Games The Varsity Squad Reading from left to right—Tom Mortimer, Hob Haysc, Don Davis. Adrian McMahon, Janies Fletcher, George Tadlock, John Woolard, Lowell Hicks, Ralph Moore, I im I onset ti, Rol� ert Buroff, Clay DcMattci. James McCarty, Bill Chaplain. Bill Taylor, John Franklin, Carl Williams, Bill Workman, Jim Hart, and Ransom Price. CONFERENCE NOTES Benton’s South Six Conference season can be summarized by saying that they were strong in the middle of the season, but weak at the beginning and the end. This combination left the Rangers fourth place in the conference standings with two victories and three defeats to their credit. One thing which Benton can point to with pride is the fact that all the defeats were by close scores. The Rangers fell victim to the Mt. Vernon Rams, 20-6 in the initial conference tilt. Despite the score, the Rangers outrushed and out-gained the Rams in net yardage. Benton ran up against a 2,000 pound lineup in the next conference game against Marion, but the Rangers won easily, 31-7- as DcMattei scored four times and Price tallied once. Three weeks later the Rangers grabbed their most thrilling victory of the season as they upset the Centralia Orphans, 15-12. In this game the Rangers made 18 first downs compared to 4 for the Orphans. The highlight of the game was a 98-yard march made by the Rangers in the third period, but the march failed as Benton fumbled on the one-foot line. Seconds later, however, Benton received two points on a safety. This put Benton behind 6-2, but in the final quarter the Rangers scored twice while holding the Orphans to one touchdown to give Benton the game. Slowed by brisk weather and winds of a high velocity, the Benton Rangers were stunned by the Harrisburg eleven in the Armstice Day tussle 12-6. Benton again outrushed their opponent, but the “Cowboys” could not cash in on their opportunities. Benton’s only score was made by Price in the second period. The game ended with Benton only 12 yards away from a touchdown. Faye Sixty-one Benton put up a gallant battle in the Thanksgiving Day game with West Frankfort, but the Redbirds outscored the Rangers 14-7. Early in the first quarter Chaplain plunged over for the first touchdown, and Price put the Rangers ahead 7-0 with a placement kick for the extra point. Durham broke loose for a 69-yard jaunt a few minutes later, and Quarrels tied the game 7-7, as his try for the conversion was good. Renton fought stubbornly, but Frankfort scored a touchdown in the third period, and this tally turned out to be the winning marker. Page Sixty tu'o With a new formation and a new coach, the Rangers ventured forth last September into the 1946 gridiron season and when Thanksgiving had rolled around they had accumulated six victories and four defeats. Benton launched the season with a 31-0 conquest of Carmi. This triumph plus the 15-12 upset of Centralia combined to give the Rangers their best two games of the year. Injuries hampered the efforts of the Rangers during the latter part of the season, as they lost their last four games. These final games hurt deeply too, since three of them were conference games. This accounts for the fact that Benton wound up in fourth place in the South Six standings. Coach Daily had one of the largest turn-outs for football in B.'l'.U.S.’s history as almost 70 candidates volunteered to don the football gear of the Maroon and White. It was from these numerous candidates that the fresh-man-sophomore squad drew their power to pilot them through a nine-game season with six wins and three reverses. 44 Page Sirty-fonr Assisted by Coaches Claude Rhodes, Paul S wofford, and William Hodge, Dailey put new zip and pep in the football squad. The majority of the players took pleasure in the deception and the acceleration caused by the T formation. It has been said that the T puts the “fast break” in football. Prospects for the coming season are very bright, since there were only six seniors on last year’s squad. gf Page Sixty-five Mundell, Perlcs, Sims, Smothers, Finney, Kinkade, Bauer. Frier. Lipc, Kays, Gunter, Gilpin, Jones, Haysc, Mitchell. Crammer, Tisdale, Hankins, Dollins, Minchcff, Baker, Pagani, Phillips, Neal, Smith, McMahon, Taylor, Bastas, Hutchens, Harris, Bauer, and Vantreasc. SOUTH SIX STANDINGS Team W. L. Pet. 5 0 1.000 Mt. Vernon 3 2 .600 3 2 .600 2 3 .400 Harrisburg 4 .200 4 .200 Page Sixty-tix Freshman-Sophomore Scores 26 20 Benton 14 26 Benton 25 Benton 6 Benton 0 32 Benton 0 Herrin ................... 6 Mt. Vernon................ 0 Zeigler .................. 6 Marion ................... 0 Christopher .............. 0 West Frankfort............ 7 Centralia ................40 Eldorado ................. 6 Harrisburg ...............13 Bright prospects for the coming years were foreseen after the freshman-sophomore squad finished the season with a record of six victories and three defeats. Benton ended the season in fourth place in the South Six standings, however. as all three defeats were at the hands of conference foes. Benton got off to a very successful beginning as they won five successive games. The Rangers lost the next game to the Redbirds by a close 7-6 margin, and in the following contest the Centralia Orphans crushed the fresh-soph 40-0. Benton then ran over Eldorado 32-6, but the Rangers dropped their final game to Harrisburg, 13-0. Coach Rhodes was the mentor of the team, and much of the credit should go to him. The experience gained by the freshmen and sophomores should aid Coach Dailey in making a winning squad not only this year, but also in the years to come. Page Sixty-seven Here is a picture of our coach and athletic director, Leon Dailey. Through his untiring efforts the tans of nearby cities are beginning to notice the city of Benton. Baseball has been added to the list of major sports and many efforts have been made to further athletics at our high school. Improvements have been made to the Ranger Gym, and many new items of equipment have been purchased. It was largely through his efforts that Benton has obtained an invitational tournament for 1948. Page Sixty-eight Here is a picture of Benton’s key to success in athletics for the coming years. BASKETBALL . . . 1946-47 Standing, from left to right— Robert Buroff, John Bauer, John VYoolard, Reed Harden-hrook, Ralph Moore, Harry Stewart, Clay De.Mattci. Seated, from left to right—Fred Bruno, John Franklin, Bill Chaplain, Ransom Price, George Tadlock, and Adrian McMahon. THE BENTON RANGERS Page Sixty-nine 1946-47 CAGE SCHEDULE Date Opponent Where Played B. Op. November 22—Thorapsonville Here 60 23 29—Wood River Here 47 I )ecember 6—Mt. Vernon Here —. 32 43 December 7—Zeigler 51 31 December 9—McLeansboro Here 42 28 December 13—Harrisburg 43 40 December 14—Johnston City 49 31 I )ecember 20 -West Frankfort There 48 46 Here 44 38 January 3—Centralia 37 51 January 4—Johnston City Here 39 37 January 7—Metropolis 40 16 January 10 -Marion 41 42 January 11—Christopher There 53 45 January 17—Mt. Vernon 34 36 January 18—Zeigler 62 36 January 21—Herrin Here 44 46 January 24—Harrisburg 50 39 January 25—Pinckney ville 28 43 January 31—West Frankfort Here 43 46 February 1—Carmi 36 41 February 7—Centralia Here 51 69 There 46 71 February 14—Marion 37 56 February 15—Carmi Here 44 41 February 21 McLeansboro 48 52 February 22—Christopher Here 56 40 February 25—East St. Louis Here 44 51 February 27—Woodlawn Here 50 47 South Six Conference Games Overtime Games BASKETBALL SUMMARY After dropping two of the first three cage games of the 1946-47 season, the Benton Rangers rallied in early December in a drive which gave the Rangers eight successive victories. The winning string was snapped at the Coal Cities tournament in the championship tilt as Herrin defeated Benton. 47-40. The Rangers went along on an even keel during January, but with the loss of Price during the last of January, the Rangers slipped a few cogs as they went on a six-game losing streak, but the Rangers recovered some of their old form during the middle of February as they finished the season by winning three of their last five games. At the close of the regular season Benton had high hopes of winning the Regional Tourney, but all these hopes were bashed to the ground in the semifinals, as the Zeigler Tornadoes, a team which the Rangers had beaten twice during the regular season, whipped the local quintet, 51-45. Despite the many defeats Benton finished the season on the winning side of the ledger, having won 18 and lost 16. Price’s dribbling and his ability to come through in the clutch led the Rangers to victories in several games. The team was certainly hurt when he reached the age limit the last of January. Harry Stewart could always be depended upon to come through in conference games, although he was only mediocre in Saturday games. John Bauer was the most consistent scorer of the team as he tallied numerous points from beneath the basket as well as being outstanding in the rebounding at both backboards. Two seniors, Bill Chaplain and Reed Hardenbrook added their assistence to the squad throughout the season. Although Hardenbrook was used mostly as a sub, Bill Chaplain became a regular starter near the last of the season. MOORE Page Seventy-one STEWART BAUER PRICE FRANKLIN BASKETBALL SUMMARY One of the coolest lads on the entire squad was Johnny Franklin. His two winning free throws made in the closing seconds of the Metropolis game will long Ik remembered in the history of B.T.H.S. sports. Another John on the team was John Woolard, tall center, who added his share of points to the Rangers' cause. Ralph Moore was another player who became prominent during the latter part of the season especially with his rebounding. George 'Padlock, unlike the majority of players, dcmonstarted his best brand of ball during the first two months of the campaign, with short side shots being his speciality. All the players mentioned in this article received letters. In total points for the year, excluding the Regional Tournament, John Hauer was first with 318, followed by Harry Stewart 254, George 'Padlock 194, Ransom Price 151, John Woolard 110, Bill Chaplain 107, John Franklin 103, and Reed I lardenbrook 85. The freshmen-sophomore squad did fairly well as they won approximately half of their games. I'irst Koto—Sims, Aiken, Williams, Phillips, Kigcnmann, Martin, Moore, Taylor, Blair. Second Koto— Baker, Frier, Hall, Phillips, Smith, Pcrles, Finney, Powcnski, Dougherty. Third Koto—Hollins, Kearney, Booten, Kays, Harris, Heaton, Neal, Bauer, Eubanks, McMahon, Fchrenbakcr, Mitchell, Drew. Page Sn enty-txro TOURNAMENTS COAL CITIES Where Date Opponent Played B. Op. Dec. 26—Murphysboro ....J.C....37 31 Dec. 27—Metropolis ....J.C....51 50 Dec. 28—Herrin ......J.C........40 47 Overtime Game REGIONAL Where Date Opponent Played B. Op. Mar. 3—Christopher .J.C....55 43 Mar. .5—Zeiglcr .....J.C...45 51 Page Seventy-three SOUTH SIX CAGE STANDINGS Team W. L. Pet. Pts. Op. Centralia .10 0 1.000 517 392 Mt. Vernon .... 7 3 .700 446 379 Marion .... 7 3 .700 480 463 Benton .... 3 7 .300 416 468 Harrisburg .... 2 8 .200 404 4% West Frankfort.... .... 1 9 .100 400 465 G. A. A. Dear Diary: Every Tuesday and Thursday the girl athletes, under the leadership of Mrs. DeWitt, enjoyed many sports in G.A.A. this year. Some of the members journeyed to Johnston City where they attended Play Day. The annual “Buddy Hike” and initiation of new members was held at the first of school. President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... OPPICERS ..Minnie Xeal .Shirley Ryan Miriam Reed .....Pat Rice MEMBERS: Claranel Allen. Norma Beattie, Betty Coleman, Sarah Cardy, Ramona Collins. Gracie Gilbreath, Delores Harrclson. I van ell Henderson, Gerry Hill, Jo Ann Me-Moos Jeanne Malone. Sue Mitchell. Minnie Xeal, Miriam Reed, Betty Rcvak. Jcannmc Rogers. Shirlcv Ryan. Ina Seel Jones, Suzanne Seymour, Sally B. Stewart Estalcda an-trease. Billie Wallace, Betty Wolff. I.cona Zukowski. Jo Ann Lemmons, Betty Barmmski, Colleen Alford. Emma Lou Adams, Lucille Barnficld, Marilyn Brewster, Kathleen Collins, Mice I Cook Harvalcc Greenwood. Lois Hockctt, Dorothy Hanagan. Iona Lampley, Patsy Lefflcr, Delores Locklar, Alma McMahon. Jane A. Mitchell. Jancy Mountain, Betty Mun-dcll. Iona Mundell, Mary J. O’Hara. Mary Parrish. Mary Lou Peyton. Elizabeth Rhine. Pat Rice, Patty Ross. Jo Ann Schrodt, Pat Simpson, Jeanne L. Smith. Jeanne M. Smith. Margaret Swanncr, La Verne Spencer, Jo Ann lodovich, Mary Lou Scagraves, Molly Seagraves. Martha Rose Rice, Rosalie Reed. Jean Schram. Pat Ahlfcld Marianne Anderson. Carol Docrr. Louise Dorris, Maxine Frailey, Elizabeth Gibala Shirlcv Harl.cn Betty Harp Anna Fay Hill. Christine Hutchens. Juanita Johnson. Beverly Kelly. Doris Lamp-Icy Violet Mazzci. Betty Mazar. Nancy McCarty. Jo Ann Johnson. Delores Moss, Irene Neal Julia Popovich. Mary Lou Rogers, Margaret Scarliorough, Sue Smith. Ann Smith. Georgcna Sullivan, Betty Tucker. Totsv Wheat. Berta Wyant. Betty Yocum. Doncta Zimmer, Phyllis Duncan, Alice C. Drenncn. Virginia Browning. Georgia Adams, Marilyn Baldwin. Betty Cook. Bernice Crammer, Sue Lemmons, Patty Glenn Betty Hutchens, Phyllis Miller. Doris Moore. Mary Pagani Shirley Sharp, Beth Smith. Nlarv Ellen Sharp, Joann Tennison, Mary Snow, Marian Hall, Doris Ahlteld, 1 at Garret, Phyllis breeze, Winnie' Atchison. Lucille UnderwfKxi. Iva Harris, Betty Hanagan Rose House. Anne Mighn, Dorothy Bartoski, Elaine Allen, Pat Sanders, Doris Hargrave, Cora A. Hines. Page Seventy-fixe Lovers at leisure Where arc all the people? The G.A.A. Officers They aren't as short as they seem to l� c. Does Smith have wings? ’Tween Class Madhouse Down H’hurg way The Band marches on Turkey Day and that night It ain’t” safe Our Heroes fightin’ it out They say it’s a bell A holiday ACTIVITIES Page Seventy-seven norma BEATriE Homecoming Queen Hello Diary: On Nov. 28, 1946 the alumni and students danced to the music of “Chuck” Loomis in the old gym. Intermission! Ex-queen Betty Hamilton relinquished her crown and was escorted from the throne by ex-captain Jack Ponsetti. The attendants then preceded the queen Xorma Beattie who was escorted by Co-captain Ransom Price. ATTENDANTS Seniors.................Catherine Whittington, Sue Mitchell Juniors.........................Jeanne L. Smith. Pat LetTler Sophomores....................Ruth Henderson. Betty M.azar Freshmen.....................Betty Alexander. Carol Hughes Page Seventy-nine HI-TRI Diary: An honorable organization to which all of the girls belong is the Hi-Tri. Februray 6-1A—Heart Sister Week. April 11—Bunny Ball. April 30—Mother - Daughter Banquet. HI-TRI OFFICERS President.......Claranel Allen Vice-President...Norma Beattie Secretary..................Sue Mitchell Treasurer.....Leona Zukowski HI-TRI COUNCIL Seniors—Jo Ann Lemmons, Miriam Reed, Ina Seel Jones, Elizabeth Martin. Juniors—Jeanne L. Smith, Pat Leflfler, Mary Mayer, Dickie Smothers, alternate, Pat Rice. Sophomores—June Fleischman, Berta Wyant, Betty Mazar, Christine Hutchens. Freshmen—Mary Ellen Sharp, Shirley Sharp, Betty Alexander, Carol Hughes. MISS ARMENTROUT Page Eighty ECHO For twenty-three years, the licho, has been circulating the school news. With Jeanne Malone and Bill Williams as co-editors, the Echo Staff did not fail in its purpose to make this year’s paper even better than it had been. The staff was supervised by Mrs. Jack Hayse. The annual Echo From, which was held on February 11, changed its routine a little by having a band instead of a juke box. The Staff included: Copy Editors, Jo Ann Lemmons, Gerry Hill. Joan Mc-Afoos, Minnie Xeal. Feature Co-Editors—Suzanne Seymour, Catherine Whittington. Feature Writers—Joanne Schrodt, Eugene Hurt, Jack McBrayer. Sports Editor—Bill Hollada. Typist—Sue Mitchell. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager—Leona Zukowski. Advertising Solicitors—Ivanell Henderson, Carter Breeze. Circulation Manager—Fatty Ross. Circulation Staff—Norma Beattie, Ina Seel, Betty Taylor. REPORTERS Charles Pritchard. Miriam Reed, Shirley Ryan. Betty Wolff. Harvalee Greenwood, Marthalee Hatchett, Gracie Gilbreath, Judy Barker. Violet Mazzei, Betty Tucker, Ruth Henderson. Dean Feerman, Holt Jones, C. R. Dougherty, Ruthie Parkhill, Sue C. Smith, Julia Vineyard, Christine Hutchens, Doris Lamp-ley, Betty Mazar, Elizabeth Gibala, Shirley Harben, Joe Kondor. Patsy Leffler, Laverne Spencer, Jean Eubanks, June Eubanks, Mary Ann Scarborough. Page Eighty-one Mtirrcl Adams, David Bauer, Kirby Browning, Charles Cook, George Cook, Tom Dunbar, Raymond Drew, Lowell Hicks, James Joplin, Jim Hart, John Franklin, Jim Mezo, Dean Peerman, Charles Pritchard, Jim Rice, Bob Taylor, Jim Woolard, Elizabeth Martin, Fred Smith, James McMahon, Carter Breeze, Don Browning, Donald Cox, Leo Rucmmlcr, Peggy Adams, Clarancl Allen, Judy Barker, Ellen Brown, Rosena Burdcss, Louise Dorris, Etta Jean Hall, Marian Hall, Colleen Hardenbrook, Lois Hockctt, Lois Humcrickhousc, Charlene Hutchens, Christine Hutchens, Joan Johnson, Mary Ruth Kellen, Pauline Kellen, Clara Lou Keener, Iona Lamplcy, Jo Dean LcfTlcr, Peggy McEndree, Delores Moss, Ann Smith, Sue Carol Smith, Joan Smothers, Nancy Stewart, Gwin Applegate, Elaine Allen, Marilyn Baldwin, Lucille Barn field, Joan Bradley, Norma Ruth Burton, Delores Blondi, Corcnc Davis, Peggy Dare, Mary Jane Dallape, Shirley Dollins, Luclla May Ewing, Dorothy Dixon, Maxine Frailey, Betty Hutchens, Dorothy Hutchens, Shirley Hester, Doris Hartman, Norma Jean Hockett, Betsy Moore, Mary Moore. Beverly Kelly, Sue Lemmons, Irene Neal, Wanda Poole, Ruth Parkhill, Mary Lou Pagani, Gloria Martin, Mavis Sheridan, Jeanne Smith. Nancy Shaw, Alice Marie Smith, Doris Summers, Julia Vineyard, Mary Ellen Watson, Doris Lamplcy, Pat Rice. CHORUS GIRLS OCTET—Delores Blondi, Maxine Frailey, Shirley Hester, Dorothy Hutchens, Mary Mayer, Wanda Poole, Sue Carol Smith, MIXED ENSEMBLE—Dean Peerman, Elizabeth Martin, Donald Cox. Doris Lampley, James Joplin, Lucille Barnficld, Leo Rucmmlcr, Patsy Glenn. THE SENIOR PLAY THE CAMPBELLS ARE COMING1 Dear Diary: On May 10, 1946, we went to see “The Campbells Are Coming” presented by the senior class. The play was under the direction of Miss Vivian Tasker and student director, Dorris Burkett. This three-act humorous play had as its cast: Betty Jeanne McConnell, Irma Hatchett, Sue Smith, Bill Drake, Tom Sherley, Don Harris, Charles Richardson, Jo Anne Choisser, Bill Snarr. and Polly Harris. Page Eighty-three BAND Charles Carter, Leona Zukowski, Gilbert Phillips, Carter Breeze, Berta Wyant. Shirley Sharp. Inva Boyles, Totsy Ruth Wheat, Elaine Warren, Jack Crippcn, Sue Mitchell, Phillip Eigenman, Betty l undell, Joan Speers, Charles Moore, Sue Ewing, Peggy Glover, Betty Coleman, Shirley Harken, Shirley Ryan. Pat Lcfflcr, Pat Williams. C. R. Dougherty, Betty Alexander, Dorothy Jones. Bernard Duncan, Joe Rhine, Richard Neal. Miriam Reed, Betty Hanagan, Catherine Whittington. Charles Keaton, Donald Griffiths, John Edens. Carl Stanfield, Mary Snow, Mary Ann Scarl� orough. Iva Harris, Pat Ahlfeld, Charles Aiken, Bill Summers, Joseph Johnston, Mary Gifford, Bill DeWitte, Ivanell Henderson, Richard Rains, Gene Wingo, Norma Beattie, Bob McAfoos. Holt Jones, Carol Hughes, Janet Bauer, Julia Popovich. Dear Diary: Here are the “head lights’' of the band who proudly led the marching squad of B.T.H.S. during the halves of the football games. Mary Etta Sneed, Georgia Adams, and Mary Ellen Sharp were newcomers to the field, but Pat Ross, Dana Cantrell, and Mary Jean O’Hara had had previous experience in leading the band. Active Ruth Henderson was the drum majorette. Page Eighty-five The Future Farmers of America Diary: The F.F.A. has been very progressive this year under the leadership of Mr. YVeger, the sponsor. Some of the members attended the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago and also the officer’s Leadership Training Class which was held in Anna. The club sponsored the cafeteria, and has been active in basketball. President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Reporter...... Watch Dog..... OFFICERS ...................Kenneth Auten ...................Howard Beaty ...................Richard Lance ...................Russell Spencer ...................Kenneth Pearce ...................Kenneth Sweet MEMBERS: Charles Birkhead, Kenneth Auten, Jim Smith, William Richardson. Howard Beaty, Harold Summers, James G. Smith. Kenneth Whittington, Donald Sanders, Ernest Bain, Charles Kern, Frank Miller, Kenneth Stewart, Morris Webb, Bill Hutchens, Billy Barnficld, Russell Spencer, Kenneth Sweet, Ralph Shew, Ken Pearce, Johnny Sparks, Everett Odom, Richard Lance, Donah! Beasley, Billy Shew, Sylvester Sanders, Virgil Whit-stone, Loydc Cook, Paul Frost, Erbcrt Vanhorn, Charles Evans, Jack Crippcn, Fred Stilley, Donald Williams, Cletus Gass, Wayne Harrclson, Norman Miller, James Hamilton, Andy Hutchens, Frank Spencer, Bob McBride, Charles McBride, Jack Goisman, Ernie Hughes, Truman Schram, Jessie Collins, Jack McClintoek, Clint McClintock, Walter Smith, Tommy Smith, Noel Whittington, Kenneth Underwood, Paul Rose, Oran Kent, Tom Neal, Paul Miller, Atwill Burgess, David Marquis, Ralph Warren, Virgil Austin, Lloyd Reece, Eugene Nangle, Jesse Collins. Charles Cook, James Moore, Junior Gostowski, James Moore. Page Eighty-six Diary: “Junior Miss” was presented by the junior class on December 19, 1946. With Miss Mary Heinzman as director, the cast did an excellent job of performing. Harvalee Greenwood very capably acted the part of “Judy.” The other members of the cast included Carl Stanfield, I’at Ross, Joann S c h r o d t, Jeanne Smith, Delores Blondi, Everett Odom, Bob McAfoos, Charles Carter, Charles Kern, James Carlton. Lowell Hicks, Carter Breeze, Jim Mayer, and Donald Griffiths. Dear umry: Tonight, April 26, 1946, the juniors royally entertained the seniors at theannual Junior-Senior Reception. Everyone danced to the music of Jimmie Small in the gym which was decorated like a music shop. The juniors gave a pantomime pertaining to the theme. The girls’ octet added entertainment. We had a wonderful time! Page Eighty-eight F. H. A. Greetings: Under the competent leadership of Miss Mary Webb, the Home Ec girls have had many enjoyable meetings and parties. August 27-31—Illinois Leadership Training Conference. October 19—Conference at Carbondale. President....... Vice-President... Secretary....... Treasurer....... Reporter........ Parliamentarian Historian....... Song Leader..... OFFICERS ......................Norma Moore ......................Jo Ann Livesay ......................Louise Lundy ......................Neva Cantrell ..................;...Petty Mayor .........................Ann Smith ......................Aileen Odum ......................Claranel Allen MEMBERS: Claranel Allen, Janet Bauer, Betty Barminski. Dorothy Barnfield, Delores Barn field, Dorothy Bartosk, Virginia Browning, Delores Bumgahncr, Neva Cantrell. Mary Jane Dallapc, Louise Dorris, Alice Drcnncn, June Edwards, Ruth Gipson, Doris Goesman, Charlene Hutchens, Christine Hutchens, Dorothy Hutchens, Lois Hockett, Lois Humcrick-housc, Delores Johnson, Norma Jones, Carlccn Kearney, Martha Jane Kcttcman, Jo Ann Livesay, Louise Lundy, Neva Jean Lowery, Nancy McCarty, Betty Mazar, Geraldine Mick. Phyllis Miller, Ann Miglin, Jane Ann Mitchell, Norma Moore. lone Mundell, Irene Neal, Aileen Odum. Earlcnc Odum, Wanda Odum, Almogenc Perkins. Greta Price, Kay Pugh, Betty Rhine, Martha Rice, June Richardson. Mary Ann Scarborough. Margaret Scarborough. Jean Schram, Mary Lou Seagravcs, Molly Seagravcs, Ann Smith. Norma Smith. Phyllis Smothers, Mary Snow, La Verne Spencer, La Verne Snidcrwin, Mildred Tate, Betty Taylor, Louise Thrccwitt, Julia Towle, Lucille Underwood, Billie Wallace Van Horn, Phyllis Ann Webb, Lola Mac West, Totsy Wheat, Nancy Wilson, Betty Yocum, and Doneta Zimmer. Page Eighty-nine THE SCARAB ROYALTY Dear Diary: Ransom Price and Claranel Allen were chosen by the student body as king and queen to rule this year’s Scarab. Page Ninety The members of the royal Scarab court represent each of the classes of lien-ton Township High School. The seniors chosen for this honor were Ivanell Henderson and Kenneth Cunningham; the juniors selected Pat Rice and John Franklin; the sophomores, Berta Wyant and Kenneth Jones; the freshmen, Betty Alexander and John Bauer. Page Ninety-one SPANISH CLUB Dear Diary: Senorita Romero, during her first year at organized Los Serpollos. Movies spoken in Spanish were shown to the club. The club also planned a festival dance. Dean Peerman was elected as President, Suzanne Seymour as Vice-President, Joann Schrodt as Secretary, Shirley Dollins as Treasurer, and Joe Kondor as Press Agent. Other members of the club are Marilyn Brewster, Peggy Adams, June Fleishmann, Connie Nesteroff, Don Aiken, Julia Popovich, Betty Hanagan, Dorothy Hanagan, Joe Wilkerson, George Cook, Charlotte Smothers, and Nancy Stewart. P'tge Ninety-two COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. DRAKE HOTEL 206 East Main SHERMAN DEPARTMENT STORE BENTON, ILLINOIS FURNISHINGS for THE ENTIRE FAMILY COMPLIMENTS ..OF.. Good LucIc and Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 J. W. MENHALL DRILLING CO. Phone 670 COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. DR. J. T. DONOSKY THE THRIFTY SAVE 10 TO 40 PER CENT PARKER BROS. ROOFING COMPANY 123 East Main St. AT THEIR LOCAL KROGER STORE For Free Estimation CALL 117 COURTESY AND EFFICIENCY” Is Our Motto ★ Page Ninety-thret THE LITTLE MAN WHO'S ALWAYS THERE! NEVER LATE NEVER AILING NEVER TOO HARD A TASK WORKS FOR LESS PAY THAN EVER HE AWAITS YOUR COMMAND — REDDY WHEN YOU NEED HIM CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE CO. LOW COST ESSENTIAL SERVICE TO INDUSTRY. BUSINESS AND HOME JOHN A. LOGAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 212 Wood Building COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. FASHION SHOP (Continued from Page 25) deep sea diver. Pearls are his specialty. (Pearl Brown, Pearl Smith, and Pearl Jones.) Dorothy Holtkamp writes books. Her latest is Criticism on Criticism. Norma Hockett has three little ones at home. She’s named them Pete, Repeat, and Roland. Joseph Johnson licks stamps at the post office. Norma Humerick-house draws pictures for Esquire. Bob Jones and Leon Jones are partners in crime. They robbed Charlene Hutchen’s piggy bank. Wilma Hopkins promised tree tickets to Forever Amber to her backers. Carleen Kearney is a concert pianist. Her best piece is “Chopsticks.” Doris Monen, Fay Hardy, and Betty Minor are missionaries in China. Jeannine Rogers invented a way to eat spaghetti—run it through a meat grinder. I.eo Ruemmler sings at the Met. He gets a great hand from the audience. (He gets tomatoes and rotten eggs, also.) Mildred Spencer trains lions. Billie Sneed sells tame gorillas. The customers often get her mixed with her pets. Bob Summers. Lola Summers, and C. J. Summers have changed their names to Winters. Ina Jones is completely insane. Just the other day she tried to kill her guard with a toothpick. Sue Rotramel runs a beer parlor on Fifth Avenue. She calls it the Highhats Hangout. George Sullivan is a frequent visitors at Sue’s Club. His wife, Betty Long, tries to keep him at home, but he has a suit of armor in his stomach. Esteleda Vantrease is a movie star. She and Peggy McEndree hope to become world famous some day. Ray 'Taylor runs a sweat shop. He and Jack Cox make life miserable for their employees. They keep talking about ice cream and cold lemonade as they shovel coal. Well, Gert, I had an invite to go play house with a friend this afternoon, but my guard doesn’t think I should. So drink a malt or two and think of your old pal. SERVING THE BEST IN EATS REACH'S CAFE 114 North Main St. COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. MOSES PULVERMAN WOOD BUILDING Page Ninety-four TO THE CLASS OF 1947, FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF HARRY H. KINMAN POST 2671 AND THE AUXILIARY UNIT. MAY THE KNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO GAIN DURING YOUR SCHOOL YEARS AT BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ENABLE YOU TO CARRY OUT THE EXACTING DUTIES YOU WILL BE CALLED UPON TO PERFORM AS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND FUTURE LEADERS OF THE NATION. WE PASS ON TO YOU WITH PRIDE THE TORCH OF FREEDOM. PLAN NOW TO PASS ON TO A FUTURE GENERATION THIS SAME TORCH, THAT THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY MAY REIGN IN THIS GREAT NATION OF OURS. PRINCESS CAFE A Good Place to Eat Good Fountain Service Sandwiches COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. HERBERT KERLEY, Prop. HARTMAN S GROCERY COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS Phone 144 109 McKenzie PUT YOUR DUDS IN OUR SUDS BIEBEL ROOFING COMPANY 222 South Main Street PHONE 210 Craddock Flannigan COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE STATION Washing and Greasing WILLIAM'S BAKERY Phone 528 1 14 North Main MARTIN'S YOU CAN’T BEAT OUR PLACE TO EAT! PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORE BOB'S DRIVE IN GREYHOUND BUS STOP SPARKS CONFECTIONERY COMPLIMENTS Eats CLEAN Drinks .. OF.. Amusements The Dip to You Kids F. W. WOOLWORTH COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. McCORMACK GENERAL STORE CONEY ISLAND SANDWICH SHOP Page Ninety-six We'll Always Remember Their Favorite Sayings Ivanell Henderson—“Well, kid. Leo Ruemmler—“I know, but I just can’t remember.” Bill DeWitt—“Ah, she wouldn’t go with me.” Donald Cox—“I’m in love.” Marilyn Brewster—“Holy Cow.” Mr. Aiken—“Sassy Frass.” Miriam Reed—“I've lost my wallet again.” Jo Ann Lemmons—“Some day I’m going to clean out that locker.” Sue Mitchell—“Reckon?” Bob McAfoos—“Whaaat?” Charles Pritchard—“What say?” Shirley Ryan—“Well, Miriam, for heaven’s sake.” James Fletcher—“Daaaa.” Claranel Allen—“Gee whiz.” Peggy Dare—“Well, Chatter.” Mr. Rauch—“C. R. take off your hat.” Bob Garner—“Ya goggle-eyed idiot.” Miss Johnson—“Take a letter dear sir.” Charles Carter—“Hey, come on.” Wanda Poole—“Have you seen June?” Catherine Whittington—“Now Charles said.” Mary Mayer—“Ears.” John Woolard—“And how are you today.” Peggy McEndree—“I just don’t know what to do.” COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. CARTER-WOOLARD PHARMACY COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. BENTON CAFE COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. WESTERN AUTO STORE DOUGLAS' MARKET 514 E. Main Phone 163 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF.. . . OF . . R. E. HUDELSON DUGGER CITIES SERVICE COMPLIMENTS CONGRATULATIONS FROM .. OF .. THE FRANKLIN HOTEL BENTON BAKING CO. FOREMOST IN FRIENDLINESS BENTON. ILLINOIS Page Ninety-seven CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. To the GEORGE'S Graduating Class of 1947 JEWEL AND GIFT SHOP Store of QUALITY JEWELRY Serves You Better Saves You More Jewelers Optometrists The Federated Store South Side Square THE STORE OF VALUES BENTON. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Benton Evening News BENTON, ILLINOIS Page Ninety-right COMPLIMENTS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1947 J. A. McCreery Lumber Company WHERE THE HOME BEGINS 212 South Main Street Phone 100 COMPLIMENTS • • . .. OF.. WALKER PREP SUIT For the Young High School Man SIMMONS DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE Gifts, Drugs, and Toiletries First in Quality . . First in Value BENTON. ILLINOIS • • • THIS STORE IS FIRST WITH NEW IDEAS COMPLIMENTS . . OF.. WALKER’S FISHER'S PHILLIPS SERVICE • • • West Main Street Page Ninety-nine COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. ZUKOWSKI GROCERY SANDERS-LUDWIG CO. COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. DIXIE DRIVE-IN DR. C. N. STILLEY COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . .. OF .. McFarland furniture SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMPANY HATCHERY 216 S. Main St. 702 W. Main Benton COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. WEAVER'S FLOWERS THE BENTON STANDARD 1 14 E. Main St. CREATORS AIND PRODUCERS OF GOOD PRINTING We know them Because We Grow Them Phone 14 Benton, Illinois FRESH FLOWERS PHONE 403 The Standard Bldg. HICKMAN HICKMAN WRIGHT SHOE STORE ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW THE RIGHT SHOE FOR YOU 904 Public Square Wood Building EDWARD L. WRIGHT Benton. Illinois COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. LEFFLER’S MARKET .. OF .. 300 N. McLeansboro DR. W. A. McKEE PHONE 639-W Pag On Hundred COMPLIMENTS 7ke .. OF .. VtKfUe St'k s„,„ CURTIS E. SMITH Women’s Wear COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. .. OF .. W. E. CAMPBELL LUDWIG'S SON STANDARD SERVICE HARDWARE AND FURNITURE STORE PHONE 10 BENTON. ILLINOIS South Main Page One Hundred One ALEXANDER'S GROCERY FINE FOODS Phone 128 811 North Main WORSHAM MAYTAG CO. BENTON'S LEADING HOME APPLIANCE STORE 111 North Main Phone 420 COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. ROGERS' CITIES SERVICE COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. BENTON LAUNDRY Proprietor, JIM LEONG COMPLIMENTS .. OF.. B. W. EOVALDI — —rs COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. WIDES OIL COMPANY COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. STEWART TAXI COMPLIMENTS OF F. P. HANAGAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Hart-Williams Building COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. AKIN JEWELRY STORE Authorized Dealer of KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS East Side of Square COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. FRAILEY'S PAINT ELECTRIC PAINTS WALLPAPER ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Southwest Corner of Square BENTON. ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '47 THE BEN FRANKLIN STORE YOUR 5c 10c STORE EDWARD J. DOBRY DEALER ARTISTIC MEMORIALS . BENTON. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. ILLINOIS BROKERAGE Phone 950 E. R. DRIVE IN DELICIOUS HAMBURGERS and SANDWICHES .. GOOD COFFEE West Main Benton, Illinois STOP AND SHOP GROCERIES. MEATS. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FREE DELIVERY Phone 55 Benton, Illinois Phone 960 X-Ray DR. DEANE C. GULLEY Physical Therapy CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Hart-Williams Building Hours: 9-11 A. M.: 2-5, 7-8 P. M. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri Page One Hundred Three Compliments of REED Insurance Agency BENTON, ILLINOIS )' -of ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1947 • • • DO YOU NEED MONEY? $20 TO $300 COMPLIMENTS Come in and let us help you with your .. OF .. financial problems QUICK. CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE NEW RECREATION SECURITY BILLIARD ROOM • • • LOAN AND FINANCE CO. Wood Building, Public Square Phone 79 Benton, Illinois ★ ★ COMPLIMENTS lav or Motor . . OF . . Ethsrton Appliance Company FORD Company Sales Service Don’t think of appliances every time you see me—but SEE ME every time you think of appliances. Phone 375 ★ ★ GRAPH PAPER and DR. D. JEANETTE NOLAND OUTLINE MAPS and We’ve Got 'Em DR. MARGARET A. NOLAND CONGRATULATIONS. SENIORS Offices Located Near Theatre Office Phone 891 JOSEPHINE Books Gifts Office Supplies BENTON. ILLINOIS Page One Hundred Five WILLIAM W. HART, B.T.H.S., 1912 MARION M. HART, B.T.H.S., 1914 HART and HART LAWYERS BENTON. ILLINOIS Paye One Hundred Six COMPLIMENTS ELMER’S MEAT MARKET ..OF.. TOPS IN MEAT” RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY, Inc. Phone 191 112 East Main E. B. McGHEE. Agent COMPLIMENTS .. OF . . COMPLIMENTS ..OF.. STAR BEST BENTON'S LEADING FASHION PAUL CARRUTHERS CENTER COMPLIMENTS OF The Stotlar-Herrin Lumber Co. Phone 24 BENTON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. GOFFREY HUGHES County Superintendent of Schools COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. CASTLEBERRY- MITCHELL COMPLIMENTS .. OF.. THOMANN'S GARAGE BENTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE COMPANY PHONE 213 East Main Street Benton, Illinois Page One Hundred Seven Woodway Food Stores DOLLARS SPENT AT WOODWAY STAY AT HOME Home-Owned Home-Managed COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. BENTON ROOFING COMPANY 305 E. Main Phone 244 ★ ★ ★ COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. NEW ERA DAIRY COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. WHITTINGTON ELECTRIC CO. SPORTING GOODS Kelvinator Appliances Refrigerator Repair Whiner Bicycle Motors Third Door North Bank BENTON. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. CHASE WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY BENTON, ILLINOIS Page One Hundred Eight MACHIELS STUDIO AND GIFT SHOP PORTRAIT AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES AND GIFTS We Finish Your Snapshots in One Day JOHN D. PARKS, Photographer PHONE 54 BENTON, ILLINOIS S. C. D. REA SERVING INSURANCE PUBLIC SINCE 1911 204 Wood Building Phone 71 COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. WILLIAMS AND HARRISON LAWYERS WILLIAMS BUILDING COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. BEAUTY LANE Phone 121 Williams Bldg. CONGRATULATIONS. GRADUATING CLASS J. MAX MITCHELL STATE'S ATTORNEY BEST WISHES TO YOU. YOU YOUNG CHAMPIONS BILL SHUTT TED STOTLAR BEST WISHES of HAL D. BROWN COMPLIMENTS .. OF .. HOLLYWOOD SHOPS BENTON. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS .. OF . . 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