Bethany High School - Reverie Yearbook (Bethany, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1951 volume:

H«r� - Fits THE REVERIE DEDICATION To the people of this community who through their generous giving of both time and effort made the dream of band uniforms a reality. To the students of our school who worked zealously to make every drive a success. They realized that everyone must work. To the faculty members who gave of their time and energy to help in any way they could. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE CURRICULUM General Business Typing I and II Shorthand I Bookkeeping Home Economics I, II, and III Agriculture I, II, III and IV English I, II, III and IV Practical Mathematics Algebra I and II Geometry General Science Biology Chemistry Physics Latin I and II Industrial Arts I and II World History U. S. History Sociology Physical Geography Civics International Prohlems Band Chorus BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE FACULTY Standing: hJr. Baker, Miss Glover, VIr. Voyles, VIiss Scott, iMr. Bosomworth. Seated: Mr. Mahan, Miss Mosby, Mr. Garrison, Miss Dunn, Mr. Davis. W. L. GARRISON S. I. U. Carbondale Columbia U. Algebra H. E. VOYLES U. of I. Social Studies LOUID BAKER Normal Coacb Industrial Arts GENEROSE DUNN S. I. U. Carbondale English Latin W. M. DAVIS Bemidji, Minnesota Music English GERRY GLOVER Normal Commerce ROBERT MAHAN U. of Indiana Science E. L. BOSOMWORTH U. of I. Agriculture MARJORIE SCOTT Millikin Home Economics MARIE MOSBY Illinois College Physical Education Mathematics BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Ralph Ward, Allen Saddoris, Erin Coultas, Hubert Rhodes, Humphrey Moody. Standing: Joe Scott, H. 0. Dick, W. 'W. Reeter, Ernest Martin, W. L. Garrison. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 SENIOR HONOR ROLL THE REVERIE Maxine Marshall Marjorie Bartimus ANNUAL STAFF Editors Business Manager Advertising Phyllis McReynolds and Mvron Cribbet Art Sports Photography Class Will Howard Majors Class Prophecy Phil Phillips Class History Cartoonist Jokes Lerov Tinnea and Tom Stables Lettermen Typists Mary Ruth Wheeler, Evelyn Lillico Sponsors Junior Representatives__________________________Marian Moore, Mervin Warren, Bill Bland, Earl Heckler, Gene Tinnea, Dave Fitzgibbons, Marna Queen, Isabelle Freeland Sophomore Representatives________________________Jerry McDevitt, Genell Morris, Joanne Sharp, Jeanette Morris Freshman Representative---------------------------------------------Kay Coultas BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE SENIOR ACTIVITIES GLEN AUSTIN - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. Secretary 3: Annual 2, 3, 4: Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Lettermen's Club Secretary 3; Lettermen’s Club President 4; Class Play 3, 4; Broadcaster 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster Editor 4; Football 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class President 2, 4; Senior Variety Show 2. MARJORIE BARTIMUS - F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; F.H.A. President 4 ; Dance Club 1, 3, 4: Pep Club 2; Fall Festival Qu een Candidate 4; Annual 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Class Play 4; Broadcaster 3, 4; F.H.A. Play 2; Homecoming Queen 3; Librarian 2, 3; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Charter Member N. H. S. 3; Class Secretary 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; F.H.A. Convention Representative 2. MY RON CRIBBET - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Annual 4; Class Play 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 4; Broad- caster 4: Cheerleader 3: Photography Club 1; Senior Variety Show 2; Vocal Solo 3, 4. DARLENE DICK - F.H.A 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Annual 4; G.A.A. President 4; Class Play 3; Chorus 1, 2; Broadcaster 4; Student Council 4; Student Council President 4; D. A. R. Winner. DARLENE DINWIDDIE - F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 2; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls State 3; Fall Festival Queen Candidate 2; F.H.A. Recreation Chairman 4. DORIS KEOWN - F.H.A. 4; Broadcaster 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Li- brarian 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; Reporter 3, 4; G.A.A. Re- porter 4; Library Reporter 2; Library Secretary 3. JIM KEOWN - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Basketball I, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Sax Solo 2; Sax Quartet 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. JOHN LACOST - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Annual 4; Photography Club 1 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4. EVELYN LILLICO - F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Annual 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; F.H.A. Degree Chairman 4. GLEN LITTLE - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 3, 4; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Letter- men's Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4 ; Photography Club 1. HERBERT MAJORS - Dance Club 1, 4; Annual 4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster 4; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 4; Class Vice-President 1; Photography Club 1. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 Jtrl iffltt Jars CLASS WILL THE REVERIE Glenn Austin, being a versatile young man, preferred to keep most of bis abilities; but after much deliberation decided to leave bis ready thoughts and equally ready comments, and the ability to stay aloof from the girls, to Jack Wheeler. This will save Jack a lot of money - - - and trouble. That fast young man, Myron Cribbet, didn't have much to leave except his speed, and he wants to keep that. So we finally decided to have him leave his ability to talk - - and his tongue for same - - to Bob McGee, so that we won't for- get he is still in school. To Carrol Taylor goes the speed for running of Howard Majors. That way, Carrol will be able to get home faster for a cigarette. Tom Stables leaves his ability , period. To Helen Carlyle is left the clever act of standing on one's head. This is donated by Maxine Wagemann. John LaCost leaves his quiet ways to Coach Baker. To Janet Marlow goes the bouncy, peppy actions left by Maxine Marshall; and to the school, she leaves - - - - Mervin. Leroy Tinnea, who became a bookkeeping whiz quite unexpectedly, leaves his power over this subject to any student who is brave enough to tackle it next year. To Marian Moore goes something she can make good use of - - the demure speech of Mary Ruth Wheeler. Undoubtedly, any girl would like to receive the ability Darlene Dick has to ensnare her man. Darlene won't need it any more - - so, first come, first served. That husky Little boy, Glen, leaves to Bob Johnson his will and endurance to play football the full sixty minutes of ruggedness. We're not sure just what James Tipsword should leave. Until we think of something different, there's always Isabelle. Herb Majors, the avid Chemistry student whom Mr. Mahan had to watch closely, prefers to take his secret formulas with him, and leaves the school only the memory of him - - and the fumes of his experiments. Darrell Perisho and Phil Phillips made a simple decision. They will be happy to leave-------school! Bill Morris and Jim Keown, the carefree gad-abouts, wish to say that they have room for two more (preferably females) in Jim's Ford, and are willing these seats to any lucky females. Phyllis McReynolds is leaving her drowsiness in Civics class to Roger Mar- low. That way, when he starts wishing he were at Johnson's Pool Room, he can go to sleep and forget his misery. Evelyn Lillico leaves her willingness to work for the class to the Sophomores, so that their class will make lots of money, too. Darlene Dinwiddle leaves her rosy-cheeked vitality wh ich is so appealing to the male species, to Drusilla Herendeen. We predict that she will become very popular. Marjorie Bartimus and Doris Keown leave their ability to avoid the associa- tion with boys around Bethany to the rest of the girls of B. H. S. They think it's too, too; well - - - - - — BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE SENIOR ACTIVITIES HOWARD MAJORS - Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Class Play 3; Letter- men's Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1. MAXINE MARSHALL - National Honor Society 3, 4: Charter Member 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. Secretary 3; Broadcaster 1, 2, 4; Annual 2, 4; Annual Editor 4; Librarian 1, 2; G.A.A. 3; Pep Club 2; Class Play 3; Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Senior Variety Show 2; School Reporter 2, 3; Contest Accompamest 3, 4; Vocal Mixed Ensemble 3; Band Benefit Secretary-Treasurer 4. PHYLLIS McREYNOLDS - F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Treasurer 4; Dance Club 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Annual 4; Class Play 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Saxophone Quartette 3, 4. BILL MORRIS - Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Honorary Cap- tain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. DARRELL PERISHO - Annual 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Photography Club 1. PHIL PHILLIPS - Dance Club 3: Annual 4; Broadcaster 1; Track 4; Baseball 4; Photography Club 1. TOM STABLES - Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Annual 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Class Play 3; Boys' State 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. LEROY TINNEA - Dance Club 4; Annual 4; Baseball Manager 2, 3, 4; Letter- men's Club 4. JAMES TIPSWORD - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. President 4; Dance Club 3, 4; Annual 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club President 3; Class Play 3; Chorus 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Captain 3; Basketball Most Valuable Player 4; Track 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 2, 4; Photography Club 1; Carnival King 3. MAXINE WAGEMANN - F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Play 2; F.H.A. Project Chairman 4; Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Secretary 2; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Class Play 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster 4; Fall Festival Queen Candidate 1. MARY RUTH WHEELER - F.H.A . 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 4; Class Play 4; Chorus 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 fflitxinrlthqem iai tfflury uth $UtepIfr THE REVERIE SENIOR HISTORY Twelve short years ago, the makings of the present senior class started in the first grade at Bethany Grade School. Five of them continued on through school together; namely, Jim Keown, Howard Majors, Darrell Perisho, Phil Phillips, and James Tipsword. As freshmen, three new members were gained; Marjorie Bartimus, Leona Campbell, and John LaCost, making twenty-six Freshmen. Officers were elected at the beginning of the class year. They were: President, Jim Keown; Vice-Pres- ident, Herb Majors; Secretary, Kimberly Powell; Treasurer, Robert Shelton, who moved to Tennessee during the last part of the year; Sponsor, Mr. William Schmitt; and Student Council representatives, Doris Keown and Jim Keown. Initiation was held in the fall. Candidate for Fall Festival Queen was Maxine Wagemann. After a short vacation, they returned as “Silly Sophomores . Dick Dickson transferred to another school. Two new members, Evelyn Lillico and Leroy Tinnea, were added. The class officers for this year were: President, Glen Aus- tin; Vice-President, James Tipsword; Secretary, Kimberly Powell; Treasurer, Darrell Perisho; Sponsor, Mr. Wade Davis; and Student Council representatives, M axine M arshall and Jim Keown. Reverie representatives were Glen Austin and Maxine Marshall. Candidate for Fall Festival Queen was Darlene Din- widdle. Darlene Gaither and Dorothy Hull entered the class at the beginning of the second semester. Hannah Scribner left school during the second semester to become Mrs. Kenneth Nance. Arriving at school again following vacation, three members were missing; Leona Campbell, Dorothy Hull and Kimberly Powell. Officers elected were: President, James Tipsword; Vice-President, Glen Austin; Secretary, Marjorie Bartimus; Treasurer, Jim Keown; Reporter, Doris Keown; Sponsor, Mr. Harold Voyles; and Student Council representatives, Marjorie Bartimus, Maxine Marsh- all, and Jim Keown. Class ring's were selected early in the fall and were received before Christmas. Concession stands were taken over by the class and members sold refresh- ments at football and basketball games. The magazine sales, which are held BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE annually by junior classes, were the highest any class had ever sold in one year. Business manager was Marjorie Bartimus. Team captains were James Tipsword and Glen Austin, with Tipsword's team winning. Top salesmen were Tom Stables and Phyllis McReynolds. This year for the first and only time, a cheerleader, Myron Cribbet, was elected from the class. Homecoming Queen candidate was Marjorie Bartimus, who was also crowned Queen. Marjorie was also Basketball Queen candidate but was defeated. The annual staff members this year were M arjorie Bartimus, Myron Cribbet, Doris Keown, and Jim Keown. The Gay 90 s Carnival sponsored a King contest and the junior candidate, James Tipsword, was crowned King. A three act play, “The Perfect Idiot , was presented by the class in April. Immediately following the play, planning was begun for the Junior-Senior Prom-Banquet which was held at the Scovill Country Club in De- catur in May. The theme was western and the Connely-Bauer orchestra played for the dancing. After another brief vacation, it was time to begin school for the final year, and as the Senior Class. This year, only one member, Kenneth Moore, w as lost. Officers for this year were: Glen Austin, President; James Tipsword, Vice- President; Marjorie Bartimus, Secretary; Jim Keown, Treasurer; Gerry Glover and Harold Voyles, co-sponsors; and Darlene Dick, John LaCost and Myron Cribbet, Student Council representatives. Annual editors were Maxine Marshall and Jim Keown. Broadcaster editor was Glen Austin. Fall Festival Queen candi- date from the junior and senior classes was Marjorie Bartimus. Homecoming Queen candidate, who was crowned Queen, was Mary Ruth Wheeler. Senior pictures were taken and received the week before Christmas. Work started on the senior play which was presented in November, and was this year the comedy, “The Inner Willy . Darlene Gaither left school to become Mrs. Floyd Jones. Instead of having the concession stands this year, the popcorn machine was operated every other game. The D. A. R. award was given to Darlene Dick. The Junior-Senior Prom, given in the spring and held at the Decatur Club was very enjoyable. The class left to the school the scenery which was made during the class play in '50. In May, the class of twenty-two members was graduated from Bethany High School. Following graduation, the class embarked on the custom- ary Senior Trip. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE CLASS PROPHECY Time: 1965 Place: A jet plane whizzing over the U. S. Here it is 1965 already. The fifteen years since I graduated with the class of 1951 have flown almost as swiftly as my plane is flying now. Why I remember - - - - but I haven't time to tell about my experiences. Let's see what has hap- pened to the rest of the class since they left B. H. S. John LaCost, who as a high school boy was very shy, has progressed a long way. He now spends a lot of time making speeches and entertaining friends in his huge apartment. Yes, you've guessed it. He is a widely known chemist and has made some world-shaking discoveries. The cattleman in the West that you've heard so much about, is none other than our own Myron Cribbet. He claims he's rolling in money but has to pay the government plenty! Cribbet has settled down in Arizona and has a wife and six boys. Instead of tearing up a car when he wants to let off steam, like he used to do in school, he now’ spends lost weekends at the Silver Dollar Bar in Podunk Station. James Tipsw’ord, a great daredevil driver, is making the gals swoon, and keeps them wondering if he will live long enough to marry one of them. He can t seem to make up his mind, and enjoys playing the field just like he used to do. In the course of his work he drives through a solid w all of ice, leaps through fire, and performs many other death-defying feats. ‘It's not the thrill or the reknown, but that green folding stuff that I risk my neck for, says Luke. The girl w’e all remember as Maxine Marshall, is working very hard. As head of an advertising company in New’ York, and her husband as a commercial artist, they are becoming quite prosperous. Their w’ork has been in some of the country's best known magazines; perhaps you've seen it. They have two children, twins, who visit their grandparents in Bethany quite frequently. Darlene Dick, who we all knew would be a success, is doing just that as a housewife. She is kept very busy taking care of her seven children and helping her husband run their business known as Floreys' Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE As I fly over the west end of Bethany, who should I see but our former basketball star. Bill Morris. He runs a crew of carpenters. Bill is known as a fast man with a hammer - - one look at his mangled fingers will testify to that. Leroy Tinnea is in charge of the biggest oil corporation in the U. S. Naturally, he does all the bookkeeping. Leroy says he has a lot of night work to do, but he still finds time for the flock of females that are continually begging him to take them out to dinner. Marjorie Bartimus has her own beauty salon in Prairie Home, and has won several prizes with her creations. Who models her hairdos? Why, Marjorie, of course! It's quite a sight to see her running madly about shampooing, cutting, dyeing, and making her poor customers miserable by viciously sticking them with bobby pins. It just goes to show what some people will do for beauty's sake! Doris Keown is a world famous soprano currently singing in the Metropolitan Opera. Her high notes have been known to shatter glass blocks away! She and her auto-mechanic husband have quite a flock of little sopranos and mechanics, but she seems to be having no trouble with that old career-versus-marriage story. Glen Little is working like mad!?? He has a 400-acre farm but has employed three hired men to do the heavy work. Glen must have gotten lazy in his old age, for he certainly was never like that in school! He has acquired ennumerable im- plements and a large herd of cattle. Like most men he has succumbed to the wiles of a woman, and his most prized possessions are his wife and small boys. Perhaps you've noticed the truck with LITTLE AND SONS sailing about town. Maxine Wagemann is leading a fast life as society editor for the Chicago Tribune. She has been engaged several times but the big event still hasn t taken place. Her job is an enviable one, for she comes in contact with many notables and attends the seasons' biggest social functions. Maxine doesn't have much time to write her friends at home, but a few of them are always welcome in her big apartment. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Phyllis McReynolds is now in Washington, D. C., working as secretary to the President of the United States. She is so busy writing campaign speeches and censoring the President s letters, that there has been no time lor romance; so she is still unmarried. It is rumored, however, that she has set her cap lor the Presi- dent, himsell! Evelyn Liilico, the hardest working girl in our class, is still working hard. She is superintendent ol an orphanage and supervising the activitites ol all those children really keeps her hopping. The children are always rosy cheeked and lull ol pep, and there is a great demand lor adoption ol her cherubs. Glen Austin, who we always knew had no particular musical talent, is singing baritone with his Ozark Mountain Boys. His stage name is now Calhoun, a carry- over Irom his school days. The boys are always a hit when they sing That Good Ol' Mountain Dew, which, incidently, is now second on the hit parade. Glen is still a woman hater and has emerged unscathed Irom the clutches ol many a lemale. The homelolks don't hear Irom him very olten and he seldom gets home, but, (girls please note), brother Charlie is still available. II you've read the papers or listened to the radio lately, you've undoubtedly heard ol that Hying ace who has been streaking about the world chasing llying saucers. Herb is stationed somewhere in Siberia and is Hying his own F-80, the Leapin' Lena. I don't think it's necessary to mention the last name ol the Bethany boy, lor he never let anyone lorget him. Well, that's all ol the graduating class ol '51. Many have married and others have taken a prolession, but all seem to have succeeded in this old world ol love and war. I ve been so busy Hying around linding out what my old classmates are doing that I haven't had time to do much ol anything else. No sooner do I see some place ahead, than because ol the high speed ol my jet, it’s behind me. I guess I 11 never be in one place long enough to make history. Better be Hying on now, so long BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Mary Ruth Wheeler, the pretty girl who became our Homecoming Queen in her senior year, has gone on to grander and more glorious heights. She may not be in the public eye, but her husband considers her the queen of their home. Al- ways a gentle and quiet girl, she goes about helping the needy without wanting any credit or praise for her hard work. Tom Stables is making his mark as a car salesman. I'm sure everyone will remember his gift for gab!! There's one thing that puzzles me, though. What does a prospective buyer do when he asks Tom about the differential and Tom says, “Huh . He still seems to have his fast line with the girls. At least he writes back home about a different one each week. Darlene Dinwiddie is head waitress at Blankenship's Cafe. Her cute cos- tumes and sunny smile have made Kenny's the most popular eating establishment in town. She also leads the high school band as drum majorette when one of the regulars cannot perform. During her spare time she works at Benson s Cream Station. Evidently, she's a very busy girl. Howard Majors is still in B. H. S. Don't get me wrong, he's looking over the desk from a different direction now. I always knew he would make a good princi- pal after seeing him in the junior play. He is usually very mild tempered (as all good teachers should be), but the one thing that raises his wrath is for someone to mention the word REPUBLICAN !! Darrel Curly Perisho is playing first base for the St. Louis Cardinals. That redheaded first sacker is the best since Hal Chase. He's leading the league in hitting, home runs, and stolen bases. In fact, he's so good they sometimes call him Lightning Perisho because they never know what or where he's going to hit next. And then let me see - - there's Jim Keown. You may not believe this, but he is now a minister at St. Peter's Cathedral in St. Louis. It seems that during the time he was president of C. Y. F. he became so inspired that he gave up all thoughts of a baseball career in order to preach the gospel. Jim lives a very se- date life and the last I heard, he had not married. That seems strange, knowing him as I did in high school, but he may have decided to devote all his time to the church. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 i Isabelle Freeland Mervln Warren Mary Martha Ward Earl Heckler Bill Bland Bob Boyer Helen Carlyle Juan4Carlyle Ollie Carlyle Kenneth Coventry David Fitzgibbons Joan Florey Beverly Goetz Joann Gregory Lyle Heustls Louise Hudson Tim Jackson Joyce Malone Janet Marlow Darlene Marshall Marian Moore Phyllis Oathout Joan Pritts Bill Puyear Harold Sills Norma Stocks Dean Taylor Gene Tinnea Nora Utsler Becky Walton Marna Queen Jim Wheeler Jack Wheeler Patricia Wheeler David Wlmmer Marion Windell THE REVERIE JUNIOR HISTORY The Junior Class began the year by electing class officers. They were: Isa- belle Freeland, President; Mervin Warren, Vice-President; Marna Queen, Secre- tary; Earl Heckler, Treasurer; Miss Mosby, Sponsor; Earl Heckler, Phyllis Oath- out, and Isabelle Freeland, Student Council Representatives; and Joyce Malone and Patty Wheeler, Cheerleaders. As usual, the junior class takes over the concession stands, and soft drinks, candy, and hot dogs were sold at the football and basketball games. The magazine sales were the biggest project for this year as to making money. Mervin Warren was business manager for the campaign and Joann Gregory and Marian Moore were team captains. Many prizes were given away, one of them being the traveling prize which was a white goat named Elmer, and which was finally given to Mary Martha Ward. Joann Gregory received the grand prize for high sales person, and Isabelle Freeland was awarded second prize. Beverly Goetz was the junior candidate for homecoming queen but was de- feated. Harold “Choke Sills was the candidate from the class in the Gay 90 s Carnival king contest, and was crowned King. The class had charge of a waste paper drive for the Band Benefit Fund. Mem- bers worked evenings after school for a few days and the entire day on Saturday. The total amount contributed to the fund was $72.00. The major project of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom which the juniors give the seniors each year. This year it was held in the Decatur Club in Decatur, Illinois, on May 5. Johnny Moreland and his orchestra played for the dancing. In closing, the Juniors would like to wish all Seniors a succesful future and hope to see the rest of you next year. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE SOPHOMORE HISTORY The fall of '50 brought a class of 21 members back to high school as Sophomores. Mr. Louid Baker was chosen as sponsor, and the following officers were elected: President, Jerry McDevitt; Vice-President, Hollis Dick; Secretary, Jeanette Morris: Treasurer, John Tipsword. Student Council members were Jeanette Morris and Jerry McDevitt. Shortly after school began, the Sophomores gave the Freshmen a weiner roast and hay ride. It was on a rather chilly night but everyone seemed to have a good time anyway. Football started out with Jerry McDevitt and Jim Saddoris representing the Sophomores. To basketball the second-year class contributed Jerry McDevitt, Hollis Dick, Jim Saddoris, and John Tipsword. Charles Austin was the manager. Cheerleader from the class was Genell Morris. Just before Christmas Darlene Tipsword was married to Robert Brewer, a '50 graduate. This left the Sophomore class with twenty members: the smallest in school. FRESHMAN HISTORY September 1, 1950, thirty-six green Freshmen spent their first day in high school. Some of them became lost several times trying to find the various class- rooms, but all were eventually rescued. At the first class meeting, the following officers were elected: President, Margaret Bone: Vice-President, Beverly Tinnea; Secretary, Bernard Jackson; Treasurer, Garnet Lillico; and Reporter, Hudson Ekiss. Student Council repre- sentatives were Jennie Hudson and Junior Miller. Mr. Mahan was class sponsor. These students were initiated on Monday, September 18. They were given specific instructions on how to dress and what articles to bring for the occasion. The boys who went out for football were Dale Bland, Dick Boyer, Bob John- son, Kenneth Keown, Tom Gregory, Ralph Bartimus, Lyle Goetz, Kenneth Oath- out, and Garnet Lillico. Those out for basketball were Dale Bland, Ralph Barti- mus, Dale Brown, Tom Gregory, and Lyle Goetz. Cheerleaders from the class were Margaret Bone and Hudson Ekiss. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 Jerry McDevitt Hollis Dick Jeanette Morris Johnny Tipsword Charles Austin Martha Dalton Patsy Hampton Drusilla Herendeen Margie Jordan Roger Marlow Robert McGee Billy J. Miller Marsha Miller Genell Morris Robert Queen Jim Saddoris Jolene Schwartz Joanne Sharp Carrol Taylor Darlene Tipsword Margaret Bone Beverly Tinnea Bernard Jackson Garnet Lillico lelen Austin Ralph Bartimus Dale Bland Dick Boyer Dale Brown Stanley Carlyle Kay Coultas Alberta Cruse Hudson Ekiss John Gaither Jim Ward Lyle Goetz Tom Gregory Roberta Herendeen Jennie Hudson Lloyd Hudson Bob Johnson Kenny Keown Patsy LaCost Mary K. Majors Eileen Marshall Carrel Morold Lillian McReynolds Francine Miller Kenny Oathout Barbara Sills Junior Miller Joyce Shipman Marilyn Rawlings Norma Jean Smith Doris Wampler Herb - Fitz Herb - Fit THE REVERIE ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER: 1 - First day of school 7 - F. H. A. organized 11 - Chorus organized 12 - Class officers elected; cheerleaders chosen 13 - Practice game at Mt. Zion 15 - Football season opens, Arthur (Here) G. A. A. organized 18 - Freshman Initiation 21 - Assumption (There) 25 - G. A. A. picnic at Sullivan 26 - Circus 27 - G. A. A. paper drive 29 - Moweaqua (Here) F. H. A. Slumber Party OCTOBER: 6 - Lovington (There) 12 6? 13 - Teachers' Institute, no school 13 - Vandalia (There) 14 - F. H. A. Hobo Day 20 - Illiopolis (Here) 24 - Junior-Senior Party 30 - G. A. A. Hike NOVEMBER: 2 - Pep session and snake dance Exams 3 - Homecoming football, Maroa 4 - Homecomnig Banquet Dance 9 - Freshman-Sophomore Party 10 - F. H. A. Plastic Party 14 - School gleaned corn 15 - Senior play matinee 16 - Junior Magazine sales School gleaned corn 17 - Senior Play 21 - Basketball season opens, Atwood (Here) Junior class rings arrived 23 - Thanksgiving 24 - No school 28 - Bement ( Here ) 30 - Chilli supper for Band Benefit DECEMBER: 1 - Lovington (There) 5 - Assumption (Here) 8 - Mt. Zion ( Here ) 12 - Maroa ( There ) 19 - Cerro Gordo (Here) 22 - Findlay (There) Christmas vacation begins 27 - 29 - Holiday Tournament = BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE ACTIVITIES JANUARY: 5 - Argenta (There) 6 - Senior Paper Drive 9 - Findlay (Here) 12 - Lakeview (Here) 15 - V-Roy Band Benefit 16 - Lovington (Here) 18 - 19 - Semester Exams 19 - Mt. Zion (Here) 26 - Report Cards 30 - Moweaqua (Here) FEBRUARY: 3 - Warrensburg (Here) 7 - Cerro Gordo (There) 9 - Lakeview (There) 10 - Gay Nineties Carnival 12 - No School 16 - Niantic (Here) 20 - Photographer Here 22 - District Basketball Tournament 23 - Bethany won District Tournament 28 - Regional Tournament MARCH: 5 - Music Concert 6 - F. F. A. Banquet 21 - Third Quarter Exams 22 - 23 - Teachers' Institute No School 23 - Freshman-Sophomore Party 31 - District Music Contest for Soloists APRIL: 4 Junior Play Matinee 5 - Practice Track Meet at Sullivan 6 - Junior Play 7 - M usic Contest for Organizations 10 - Athletic Banquet 13 - P. E. Program 18 - Track Meet, Monticello (There) 20 - Moultrie County Track Meet 21 - Newman Relays 27 - 28 - State Music Contest MAY: 1 - Cenois Conference Track Meet 5 - Junior-Senior Prom-Banquet 27 - Baccalaureate 29 - Graduation 31 - Senior Trip BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY CHARACTERS Mervin Warren______________________________________ Joann Gregory______________________________________ Isabelle Freeland__________________________________ David Fitzgibbons__________________________________ Beverly Goetz______________________________________ Kenny Coventry_____________________________________ Marian Moore_______________________________________ Gene Tinnea________________________________________ Phyllis Oathout____________________________________ Pat Wheeler________________________________________ Jack Wheeler_______________________________________ Dean Tayior________________________________________ Becky Walton_______________________________________ Bill Bland_________________________________________ Director was Miss Generose Dunn. ____Don Early ___Doris Hull ___Vera Smith . _ Asher Crump __Alice Sewell _ Mark Mercer . _ Evelyn Clark James Clark __________Nora _________Selma ___________Joe Amos Comstock ____Mrs. Hull . _ Judge Sewell Imagine, if you can, a husky, handsome young man, very much alive, who be- lieves himself dead - - killed in an accident. Then go further and imagine a beautiful young woman who agrees with him. If you can conceive of such characters you still can't imagine the plot of “The Late Mr. Early”. Don Early is a reckless young fool who doesn't know the meaning of the phrase Safety First”. He is engaged to marry a sweet young thing who sits at home and trem- bles every time he goes up in his plane - - a flimsy old crate he s patched to- gether - -risking his own life and his friends' for the sake of a few thrills. He's crashed once; he crashed twice - - and finally, when he comes down for a third time, while skylarking with his girl friend’s girl friend - - well, that's just too much for his pals. They decide to teach both of them a lesson, and what a lesson it turns out to be. For the two of them are made to think they’re ghosts - - the ethereal halves of the bodies found in the wreck - - wandering around, invisible, intangible, while plans are being made for their funeral. Improbable? Impossible? Of course, but it gives for an entertaining evening. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE ANNUAL STAFF First Row: Miss Glover, Myron Cribbet, Marjorie Bartimus, Jim Keown, M axine Marshall, Herb Majors, Maxine Wagemann, Bill Morris, Darlene Dick, Mr. Voyles. Second Row: Jeanette Morris, Doris Keown, Marian Moore, Genell Morris, Joann Gregory, Joanne Sharp, Phyllis McReynolds, Darlene Dinwiddie, M ary Wheeler, Evelyn Lillico, Kay Coultas. Standing: John LaCost, Tom Stables, Phil Phillips, Darrell Perisho, Bill Bland, James Tipsword, Mervin Warren, David Fitzgibbons, Gene Tinnea, Howard Majors, Glen Little, Leroy Tinnea, Glenn Austin. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Miss Dunn, Jim Keown, Marna Queen, Bill Bland, Marian Moore, Marjorie Bartimus. Standing: Jeanette Morris, Maxine Marshall, Genell Morris, Phyllis Oathout, Isabelle Freelan d. M ary M. Ward, Nora Utsler. Seated: Norma Stocks, David Wimmer, Miss Dunn, Mary M. Ward, Marian Moore, John LaCost, Nora Utsler. Standing: Floyd Gerkin, Helen Carlyle, Joann Gregory, Darlene Dinwiddie, John Tipsword, Joan Florey, Patsy LaCost, Kay Coultas, Junior Miller. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE LIBRARIANS The officers of the Librarians' Club are Mary Martha Ward, Head Librari- an ; Marian Moore, Accountant; Reporter, Pat Wheeler; and Sponsor, Miss Dunn. The librarians meet every second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Their duties are checking books, collecting dues, cataloging and filing books, stamping and arranging magazines and newspapers. The librarians are those students who volunteer to work one of their free periods. This year the library has made many improvements. The books were all numbered and moved to more convenient places. The library also has many new books and a set of New World Book Encyclopedias which are attractive and useful. MUSIC Much interest has been shown in the music department this year. In recog- nition of the need for certain instruments and equipment several new instrments were purchased for the band. The vocal work got a big boost with a new piano for the rehearsal room. Early in the year, the Educational Conference sponsored a drive to raise enough money for new uniforms for our rapidly growing band. Forty-eight new uniforms were purchased as the result of this community-wide cooperative pro- ject. On March 5, a choral and band concert was given at which the new uniforms were shown to the public for the first time. Our chorus this year has 56 members, our band has forty-two including fifteen grade school members and five major- ettes. Last summer our band played several concerts on the streets down town. We marched or played at all the football games and several of the basketball games. It has been a good year for the music departments. BROADCASTER The Broadcaster staff this year has approximately thirty members. Several people worked on publications although they were not actual members of the staff. There were ten issues of the paper. The editor was a senior, Glen Austin. Sponsor was M iss Glover. This was the fourth year of publications. The paper originated as a column in the Bethany Echo. One of the important features of the Broadcaster is that it gives the com- mercial stduents practice in using the mimeograph machine, and setting up columns of type. — RPTHANV HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE BAND Floor: Joan Pritts, Beverly Goetz, Maxine Wagemann, Doris Wampler, Darlene Dinwiddle. Standing: Gene Tohill, Jennie Hudson, Phyllis Oathout, Myron Gribbet, Mr. Davis, Jim Keown, Phyllis McReynolds, Becky Walton. Third Row: Sharon Heckler, Jolene Swartz, Joyce Shipman, Kay Stocks, Floyd Gerkin, Shirley Wheeler, Joyce Malone, Irma Bland. Fourth Row: Joan Tohill, Marilyn Rawlings, Lillian McReynolds, Helen Brown, Isabelle Freeland, Phyllis Wheeler, Margaret Bone, Alberta Cruse, Marjorie McReynolds. Fifth Row: Cherie Younger, Dortha Sharp, Dons Keown, Mary M. Ward, David Wimmer, Bill Bland, Genell Morris, Jeanette Morris. Sixth Row: Mary J. Scott, Wayne McReynolds, Joanne Sharp, Shelba Cou Iter, Kenny Oathout, Johnny Smith, Jim Gaither, Jerry Ward, Eileen M ars hall. CHORUS First Row: Alberta Cruse, Jeanette Morris, Beverly Tinnea, Phyllis Wheeler, Mr. Davis, Marjorie Jordan, Beverly Goetz, Margaret Bone, Helen Austin. Second Row: Norma Smith, Lillian McReynolds, Kay Coultas, Francine Miller, Hudson Ekiss, Eileen Marshall, Doris Keown, Jolene Swartz, Joyce Shipman. Third Row: Patsy Hampton, Genell Morris, Doris Wampler, Floyd Gerkin, Kenny Keown, Patty Wheeler, Marsha Miller, Martha Dalton, Joyce Malone. Fourth Row: Isabelle Freeland, Becky Walton, Joann Gregory, Dick Boyer, Gene Tinnea, Myron Cnbbet, Mary Wheeler, Mary Martha Ward, Marian Moore. Fifth Row: Darlene Marshall, Darlene Dinwiddie, Jack Wheeler, Jim Wheeler, Jim Keown, Glen Little, Joanne Sharp, Mary K. Majors, Marna Queen. Sixth Row: Maxine Wagemann, Phyllis Oathout, David Wimmer, James Tip- sword, Herbert Majors, Mervin Warren, Bill Bland, Jennie Hudson, Phyllis McReynolds. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE CONCERT On the night of March 5. an eager audience sat in the High School gym awaiting the appearance of the High School Band who were to display their new uniforms to the public for the first time. Promptly at eight o'clock drums rolled, and the band, led by five high step- ping majorettes, marched smartly down the floor, divided lines, and went behind stage. The curtains were opened and the audience applauded as they received full view of the entire ensemble. Mr. Davis then came on stage and motioned the band to be seated; after which they gave a fine program, including a saxophone solo by Becky Walton and a saxophone quartette composed of Becky Walton, Jim Keown, Joyce Malone, and Phyllis McReynolds. The chorus, which had been seated on the bleachers, filed onto the floor in front of the stage and presented their part of the program. The girls' chorus gave several numbers and Isabelle Freeland sang a solo. Mr. Robert Mahan gave a brief report on what the band uniform committee had done to raise money for the new uniforms and thanked all those who had contributed either time or money to the benefit. As the last portion of the concert, the band played a few more selections and for a finale played the Star Spangled Banner, for which, the audience rose. BAND UNIFORMS The Band Uniforms are a military style in black wool gabardine with gold trimmings. The coat has gold buttons down the front and two gold stripes around the lower end of the sleeve. On the shoulder is gold braid, and two gold ropes han g halfw ay to the elbow. Also on the shoulder is a Mustang emblem with the name, Bethany, on it. The trousers, which both boys and girls wear, are black with two gold stripes down the side of each pant leg. The caps, like the coat and trousers, are also military style. They have a gold eagle design on the front and a bright yellow plume which can be mounted on the center front for marching purposes. Each cap has a plastic rain cover. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE SENIOR PLAY THE INNER WILLY Willoughby Ad ams Inner Willy______ Aunt Hester_______ Aunt Ogla________ Aunt Louise______ Carol Martin______ Marybelle Turner . Trudy Marshall____ Janet Marshall____ Mike______________ Stanley Clark_____ -----Darrel Perisho --------Glen Austin _____Doris K eown Phyll is McReynolds -----Evelyn Lillico M axme Wagemann . M arjorie Bartimus Darlene Dinwiddle Mary Ruth Wheeler ---------Jim Keown ________Herb M ajors The play was presented under the direction of Miss Genrose Dun. The Inner Willy was a laugh filled play enlivened by the impish actions of Inner Willy, who, as he puts it, came in on a burp. Willoughby Adams has been under the care of his three maiden aunts who, without regard for his wishes, have made up their minds as to what he will do and where he will go to college. Being afraid of hurting his aunts’ feelings for years, Willoughby has practiced the piano, taken cod-liver oil, and eaten turnips without a word of objection. Never- theless, he wishes things were different. One day while wishing. Inner Willy, his inner self, appears and is visible only to Willoughby. He builds up Willoughby's courage and has him invite Carol Martin, whom he secretly admires, to the school dance. When Stanley, Carol's steady, finds this out, he and his friend, Mike, de- cide to straighten the matter out. Meanwhile, things are getting even worse. Marybelle, the girl next door, doesn't have the mumps after all, and is able to go to the dance with Willoughby; he having forgotten about Janet Marshall, one of the twins, who also has a date with him. Poor Willoughby! Three dates! Not until Willoughby has taken care of Marybelle and Janet by getting Mike and Stanley to take them to the dance, and told his aunts that he wants to go to State Tech, and become a geologist, does Inner Willy depart, leaving behind his long white underwear. The class presented Miss Dunn with a piece of matching luggage. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 AWARDS THE REVERIE MUSIC: Most Improvement of Seniors in Music — Jim Keown. Greatest Contribution to Music Department of Seniors — Doris Keown THESPIAN: Glen Austin HOME ECONOMICS: Marjorie Bartimus AGRICULTURE: DeKalb award for outstanding senior — Myron Cribbet Award for supervised farming - Myron Cribbet Sectional Beef Production award- Myron Cribbet Sectional Farm Mechanics award - Robert Brewer COMMERCIAL TYPING I: THIRTY WORDS: Bill B1 and, Kenny Coventry, Louise Hudson, Marian Moore, Janet Marlow, Pat Wheeler, Mary Martha Ward. FORTY WORDS: Isabelle Freeland, Marna Queen, Joan Pritts. FIFTY WORDS: Joyce Malone. TYPING II: FORTY WORDS: Darlene Dinwiddle, Tom Stables. FIFTY WORDS: Howard Majors. SIXTY WORDS: Doris Keown. SHORTHAND: JUNIOR O. G. A. - Louise Hudson, Darlene Marshall, Marian Moore (award). SENIOR 0. G. A. - Joan Florey, Joan Pritts (award winner), Isabelle Freeland, Beverly Goetz, Joann Gregory, Evelyn Lillico, Janet Marlow, Marian Moore, Norma Stocks, Becky Walton, Pat Wheeler. SPORTS FOOTBALL LETTER: Tom Stables, Jim Wheeler, Glen Little, Darrell Perisho, Jerry McDevitt, Bob Boyer, Harold Sills, Bill Bland, Jack Wheeler, Dean Taylor, Bill Morris, Bill Puyear, Howard Majors, James Tip- sword, John LaCost. BASKETBALL LETTER: Bill Morris, James Tipsword, Harold Sills, Bill Bland, Tom Stables, Jack Wheeler, Jerry McDevitt, Darrell Perisho, Phil Phillips, John Tipsword. Most Valuable Player: James Tipsword Honorary Captain: Bill Morris TRACK LETTER: Jack Wheeler, Bill Morris, Howard Majors, Phil Phillips, Bill Puyear, Jerry McDevitt, Bill Bland, Glen Little, Jim Jackson. NUMERAL: Bernard Jackson, Dick Boyer, Dale Brown, Ralph Bartimus, Hudson Ekiss. ■ BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE F. F. A. Seated: Jerry McDevitt, Myron Cribbet, Bill Puyear, James Tipsword, Glen Little, Charles Austin. Second Row: Lyle Goetz, Junior Miller, Jim Vard, Mr. Bosomwortb, Hudson Ekiss, Ralph Kidweli, Kenny Oathout. Third Row: Bernard Jackson, Bob Queen, John Gaither, Lyle Heustis, Stanley Carlyle, John LaCost, Kenneth Keown. Fourth Row: Jim Jackson, Jack Wheeler, Jim Wheeler, Carrel Merold, Gene Tinnea, Jim Saddoris, Dick Boyer. Fifth Row: John Tipsword, Hollis Dick, Harold Sills, Kenneth Coventry, Bob Boyer, Bob Johnson, Ralph Bartimus. F. H. A. Seated: Miss Scott, Phyllis Oathout, Genell Morris, Margie Bartimus, Mary M. Ward, Phyllis McReynolds, Isabelle Freeland, Alberta Cruse. Second Row: Helen Austin, Margaret Bone, Phyllis Wheeler, Joyce Shipman, Beverly Tinnea, Marilyn Rawlings, Margie Jordan, Jeanette Morris, Patsy LaCost. Third Row: Roberta Herendeen, Lillian McReynolds, Jolene Schwartz, Evelyn Lillico, Doris Keown, Joyce Malone, Beverly Goetz, Norma Smith, Kay Coultas. Fourth Row: Pat Wheeler, Doris Wampler, Martha Dalton, Norma Stocks, Pat Hampton, Joan Pritts, Marscha Miller, Francine Miller, Eileen Marshall Fifth Row: Juanita Carlyle, Becky Walton, Marian Moore, Mary Wheeler, Joann Gregory, Barbara Sills, Darlene Marshall, Druscilla Herendeen. Sixth Row: Marna Queen, Mary Majors, Janet Marlow, Joan Florey, Darlene Dick, Jennie Hudson, Maxine Wagemann, Joanne Sharp, Darlene Din- widdle, Helen Carlyle. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE 1950 FRESHMAN INITIATION Plans for the Freshman Initiation were drawn up by a committee composed of the four class presidents. Miss Marie Mosby and Mr. Robert Mahan. Septem- ber 18 was set aside as Freshman Initiation Day. During this day each member of the class had special duties to perform and all was climaxed by a program held on the football field. Freshman boys and girls appeared early in the morning with their special garb. Each member was required to bring a bucket containing a sack, a pair of scissors, an alarm clock, a potato, and a toothbrush. They were required to walk backwards at all times in the lower hall and to stand up at the call of number seven. Each person was assigned to carry an upperclassman's books, and during the noon hour was requested to apply his toothbrush to the arduous task of scrubbing his name off the sidewalk. In the afternoon, the greenies were escorted to the football field via the parking lot. No stones punctured the feet of these barefooted freaks but some were slightly bruised. Next came the pushing of the potato across the field. The progress was slow at first, but when the upperclassmen entered the picture the speed was increased considerably. A paddling machine was set up, one for the girls and one for the boys. Rolled newspapers were applied to the proper places by the older students. The payoff came when the freshies were asked to apply mud to the faces of their beloved classmates. The white to black was accom- plished in a short time with plenty of gasps and ahs from those poor abused freshmen. But that wasn't all - - the major prize of the day was a sugarless chocolate pie baked by one of the committeemen. This prize was awarded to Garnet Lillico by Glen Austin. The awarding was done in an unusual fashion as Glen threw it in Garnet's face. The mess got into his hair and ran down his face. The dubious honor of helping Garnet clean himself of pie went to Lillian Me- Reynolds. After the festivities were brought to a close, all the students were treated to ice cream cones, with the Freshmen having the honor of going first. By the gleams in their eyes, there was no doubt that they were just waiting for next year's newcomers to enter high school. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Earl Heckler, Jeanette Morris, Darlene Dick, Jerry McDevitt, Mr. Harold Voyles. Standing: Jennie Hudson, Isabelle Freeland, Jobn LaCost, Myron Cribbet, Phyllis Oathout, Junior Miller. BROADCASTER Seated: Myron Cribbet, Maxine Wagemann, Glen Austin, Isabelle Freeland, Howard Majors, Miss Gerry Glover. Second Row: Mary Martha Ward, Darrell Perisho, Marjorie Bartimus, Jim Keown, Joann Gregory, Jim Wheeler, Genell Morris, Jerry McDevitt. Third Row: Joyce Malone, Marian Moore, Darlene Dick, Gene Tinnea, James Tipsword, Herbert Majors, David Fitzgibbons, Mervin Warren, Maxine Marshall, Doris Keown. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE LETTERMEN'S CLUB The Lettermen's Club was organized in 1949, with L. W. Baker as sponsor. The club is made up of boys who have won a letter in any varsity sport. Only those having earned their letter and sweater are entitled to wear them on the high school campus. The officers for 1950-51 are Glen Austin, President; Bill Morris, Vice-Presi- dent; Glen Little, Secretary; Jack Wheeler, Treasurer; Reporters: Gene Tinnea, Football and Mervin Warren, Basketball; Assistants, Jim Wheeler, Bill Puyear, Bob Boyer, and John LaCost. DANCE CLUB NEWS The dance club is organized by students who wish to learn and improve in social dancing. A typical evening's program consists of tag and progressive dancing, girl's and boys' choices and mixers. A few dances were held after basketball and football games. These were in the library which was decorated very attractively. Refreshments were served at every dance. The dances are only for Bethany students and are chaperoned by the Faculty members. G. A. A. HISTORY At the beginning of the year, the new officials took office. Darlene Dick was President; Isabelle Freeland, Vice-President; and Jeanette Morris, Secretary- Treasurer. The new members, Barbara Sills, Roberta Herendeen, Francine Miller, Jennie Hudson, Kay Coultas, Lillian McReynolds, Helen Austin, Joyce Shipman, Margaret Bone, Doris Wampler, Patsy LaCost, Eileen Marshall, Norma Jean Smith, and Beverly Tinnea were initiated at a weiner roast in Wyman Park, Sullivan. On October 7, the club was host to a Play Day. The schools attending were Mt. Zion, Sullivan, Arthur, Areola, Lovington, Tuscola, Villa Grove and Bethany. A paper drive netted the girls $65.80 for 9,400 pounds of paper. A carnival, a hike, and several other activities made this the most active year, the G. A. A. has had. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE LETTERMEN'S CLUB Bottom Row: Jerry McDevitt, Myron Cribbet, Jack Wheeler, Darrell Perisho, Gene Tinnea, Glen Austin, John LaCost, Middle Row: Bill Puyear, Jim Wheeler, Jim Keown, Bill Morris, Glen Little, Howard Majors, John Tipsword. Top Row: Bill Bland, Mervin Warren, Leroy Tinnea, Harold Sills, Bob Boyer, James Tipsword, David Wimmer, Tom Stables. DANCE CLUB First Row: Louid Baker, Beverly Goetz, Marjorie Jordan, Norma Jean Smith, Dale Bland, John LaCost, Jerry McDevitt, Hudson Ekiss, Kay Coultas, Jeanette Morris, Miss Generose Dunn. Second Row: Nora Utsler, Eileen Marshall, Joan Pritts, Myron Cribbet, Lyle Heustis, Bernard Jackson, Tom Gregory, Roberta Herendeen, Genell Morris, Jolene Swartz, Lillian McReynolds. Third Row: Drusilla Herendeen, Marian Moore, Marjorie Bartimus, Jim Sad- dons, Ralph Bartimus, Glen Little, Gene Tinnea, Joann Gregory, Becky Walton, Beverly Tinnea, Joyce Malone. Fourth Row: Mary K. Majors, Janet Marlow, John Tipsword, Hollis Dick, David Wimmer, M ervin Warren, Bill Bland, Tom Stables, Darlene Din- widdle, Isabelle Freeland, M axine Marshall. Fifth Row: Joanne Sharp, Phyllis McReynolds, James Tipsword, David Fitz- gibbons, Harold Sills, Kenneth Coventry, Bob Boyer, Leroy Tinnea, Jennie Hudson, Maxine Wagemann, Darlene Marshall. G. A. A. Bottom Row: Patsy Hampton, Mary Wheeler, Mary K. Majors, Joan Florey, Darlene Dick, Jennie Hudson, Phyllis Oathout, Darlene Marshall, Dar- lene Dinwiddle, Evelyn Lillico. Middle Row: Eileen Marshall, Roberta Herendeen, Martha Dalton, Marian Moore, Mary Martha Ward, Barbara Sills, Drusilla Herendeen, Pa- tricia Wheeler, Isabelle Freeland, Marsha Miller, Francine Miller. Back Row: Jeanette Morris, Marilyn Rawlings, Phyllis Wheeler, Joyce Malone, Nora Utsler, Genell Morris, Miss Marie Mosby, Jolene Swartz, Doris Keown, Joyce Shipman, Kay Coultas, Margaret Bone, Patsy LaCost. Top: Becky Walton, Joann Gregory. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was created to promote a better understanding between {acuity and students, to encourage higher scholarship, to foster love and loyalty for the school and to develop better school citizenship. This year there were ten members in the Student Council. The Freshmen representatives were Jennie Hudson and Junior Miller; Sophomore, Jeanette Morris, secretary, and Jerry McDevitt, vice-president; Junior, Isabelle Freeland, Phyllis Oathout and Earl Heckler, treasurer. Seniors were Darlene Dick, presi- dent, Myron Cribbet and John LaCost. Harold Voyles was sponsor. The Council is becoming more and more active and belongs to the State and National Student Council organizations and appoints members to represent it at the conventions of these organizations. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The high school was accepted as a member of the National Honor Society early m 1950. The Sullivan High School sent Mr. Bingman, Principal, and four members of their National Honor Society to conduct the Inaugural Ceremony be- fore the Student Assembly. Parents of the new members were invited. Any junior or senior is eligible for membership, and sophomores may become probationary members. Scholarship of B or better is required, as well as Leader- ship, Service, and Character. Four new members were entered this year. They were Jim Keown, senior; Mary Martha Ward, junior; and Genell and Jeanette Morris, sophomore proba- tionary members. Officers for the year were Marna Queen, President; Marian Moore, Vice- President; Marjorie Bartimus, Secretary; and Bill Bland, Treasurer. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE GAY NINETIES CARNIVAL The Gay Nineties Carnival, held in the high school gym, February 10, 1951 was sponsored by the G. A. A., Student Council, and Band Benefit Fund. Several innovations were introduced this year, one of them being a telegraph system which was a great success. There were twenty stands or booths and all were crowded throughout the evening. A pancake supper was held in the cafe- teria preceding the carnival, and boxes of pancake mix were given away by the Pillsbury Company. This year's Carnival King was Harold (Choke) Sills. Bill Morris, Jerry McDevitt, and Dick Boyer were also candidates and served as attendants in the crowning ceremony. The crown, a derby, was placed on the k ing by J ames Tip- sword, last year's king. He also presented the king with a large key to the school (not that it will do him much good) , and a pocket knife. The Fun House under the capable handling of a group of ingenious boys, proved to be its usual success. Even seme of the grownups were scared. Many of the girls and boys dressed in Gay 90 s costumes. Herb Majors and Mervin Warren sported bright vests and black mustachios and were outstanding in the boys group, while Mary Martha Ward, Phyllis Oathout, and Mary K. Majors were very cute as demure young ladies. The decorations proved to be quite good, and novel this year. David Fitz- gibbons and Herbert Majors made large drawings of a few of the typical Gay 90 s customs or fads and placed them on the walls of the gym. The picture of a barber- shop quartette with the one red-headed member was well worth noticing. While everyone took a breather at 9:30, a stunt show was put on. It con- sisted of a sheet show, two girl vocalists, two tap dancers, a girls barbershop quartette, a boys quartette, and a hilarious reading by our soberfaced chemistry teacher, Robert Mahan. Herb Majors was the owner of the arms that shaved Mr. Mahan's legs and ruffled his hair. At 11:15 the prizes were given away and then everyone reluctantly called it quits and wearily went home. We sincerely hope that next year's carnival will be as much fun and as big a success as this one. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of students who study homemaking and whose purpose is to make better and happier homes now and in the future. Our motto “Toward New Horizons” expresses the purpose of the organiza- tion. The flower is a red rose which is symbolic of vibrant glowing health. The colors are red and white which are symbolic of youth and purity. We have three degrees of achievement and they are the Junior Homemaker. Chapter, and State degrees. This year, they were fifty-three active members. Thirty-two girls have the Junior Homemaker degree and three have the Chapter degree. Our state and national projects have been: contributing to the World’s Christmas Festival, adoption of a foreign homemaking class, observation of F. H. A. Week, Mother-Daughter Banquet and Tea, and Safety Projects. Other projects have been Kemmerer Orphanage. Easter-egg hunt, and baby- sitting. F. F. A. Officers for this year were: President, James Tipsword; Vice-President, Bill Puyear; Secretary, Myron Cribbet; Treasurer. Glen Little: Sponsor, Mr. Bosom- worth. Activities consisted of regular meetings of the chapter members. Father and Son Banquet, formal ceremonies of confirmation of membership degrees, partici- pation in contests in parliamentary procedure, public speaking, athletics, grain, poultry, and seed judging and chapter scholarship and activity. = BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 19f l THE REVERIE CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Joyce Malone, Patricia Wheeler, Hudson Ekiss, Genell Morris, Margaret Bone. MAJORETTES Left to right: Darlene Dinwiddie, Doris Wampler, Maxine Wagemann, Beverly Goetz, Joan Pritts. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE FOOTBALL SCORES AND SUMMARIES September 15 Bethany 25 Arthur 12 Here September 21 Bethany 0 Assumption i There September 29 Bethany 13 Moweaqua 0 Here October 6 Bethany 13 Lovington 6 There October 13 Bethany 7 V andalia 20 There October 20 Bethany 40 Illiopolis 0 Here November 3 Bethany 26 Maroa 0 Homecoming The Mustangs opened the season with a rousing 25-12 wm over Arthur. It was the first win for the Mustangs in the last 14 games. Halfback Howard Ma- jors scored two touchdowns. Bill Puyear one, and Tom Stables, one. Majors took the extra point. The Mustangs traveled to Assumption and absorbed a 7-0 licking along with some mud and water. It was a tough defeat to take because the lone touchdown came on a pass play by Assumption with only seconds remaining in the first half. Halfback Bill Morris scored both touchdowns and kicked the extra point as the Mustangs sneaked past Moweaqua. The Moweaqua team didn't even get started, as they were penalized 133 yards. Bethany scored their first victory over Lovington since 1943 in a hard fought game. Jack Wheeler got both touchdowns and the extra point. Hamilton, the Lovington fullback, was knocked unconscious in the fourth quarter. Vandalia trounced the Mustangs despite the herculanean efforts of Jack Wheeler, who averaged eleven yards each time he carried the ball. Bill Bland got the Bethany T. D. on a quarterback sneak, and Morris kicked the point. The Mustangs played a terrific game as they trounced Illiopolis 40-0. Stables made two touchdowns, Morris got two, and Bland and Wheeler, one apiece. Mor- ris kicked three extra points and Sills, one. Wheeler averaged fourteen yards each carry. The Mustangs won a share in the Soya Conference Championship as they closed out the schedule with a victory over Maroa. Maroa came here with their highly tooted half-back. Bill Sinkowsky, ready for the kill. Smkowsky had scored eight touchdowns in four previous conference games. This time he was smeared every time he carried the ball. Bill Morris scored two touchdowns and kicked an extra point. One of his touchdowns was on a 72 yard run. Taylor and Wheeler scored a T. D. each, and Stables got an extra point. = BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE FOOTBALL SQUAD First row: Tom Stables, Jim Wheeler, Glen Little, Darrell Perisho, Jerry Me- Devitt, Bob Boyer, Harold Sills. Second row: Jim Saddoris, Bill Pnyear, Bill Morris, Jack Wheeler, Bill Bland, Dean Taylor, Howard Majors, James Tipsword, John LaCost. SENIORS Tom Stables, Glen Little, Darrell Perisho, Bill Morris, Howard Majors, James Tipsword, John LaCost. FRESHMAN TEAM First row: Garnet Lillico, John Gaither, Kenny Keown, Ralph Bartimus, Dick Boyer, Bob Johnson, Tom Gregory. Second row: Kenny Oathout, Dale Bland, Sonny Geotz. LETTERMEN Tom Stables, Jim Wbeeler, Glen Little, Darrell Perisho, Jerry McDevitt, Bob Boyer, Harold Sills, Bill Morris, Jack Wheeler, Bill Bland, Dean Taylor, Howard Majors, James Tipsword, John LaCost. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 TUP DPVPDIP BASKETBALL GAMES 1950 - 51 Here Bethany 69 Atwood 49 November 21 Here Bethany 48 Bement 23 November 28 There Bethany 34 Lovmgton 15 December 1 Here Bethany 51 Assumption 36 December 5 Here Bethany 47 Mt. Zion 40 December 8 There Bethany 47 Maroa 43 December 12 Here Bethany 43 Cerro Gordo 45 December 19 There Bethany 61 Findlay 49 December 22 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Here Bethany 75 Mansfield 59 December 28 Here Bethany 59 Niantic 55 December 29 There Bethany 60 Argenta 38 January 5 Here Bethany 45 Findlay 34 January 9 Here Bethany 61 Lakeview 54 January 12 Here Bethany 58 Lovmgton 36 January 16 There Bethany 55 Mt. Zion 53 January 19 Here Bethany 53 Moweaqua 43 January 30 Here Bethany 52 Warrensburg 50 February 2 There Bethany 48 Cerro Gordo 49 February 7 There Bethany 64 Lakeview 45 February 9 Here Bethany 66 Niantic 65 February 16 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Atwood Bethany 81 Findlay 39 February 22 Atwood Bethany 56 Arthur 44 February 23 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Mattoon Bethany 65 Cumberland 70 February 28 BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE BASKETBALL SUMMARIES NOVEMBER 21 The Mustangs opened the 1950-51 season by rolling over Atwood 69-49. The Bethany fans went away very optimistic about the coming season as the Mustangs played a terrific game. Luke Tipsword poured in 24 points to lead the scoring. NOVEMBER 28 Although trailing at the end of the first quarter, the Mustangs started hitting in the second quarter and ended the game with a 25 point margin: 48-23, over Bement. Tipsword continued his fine playing, as he scored 20 points. DECEMBER 1 The Mustangs played Lovington on their small floor and the result was a fine defensive game: Bethany 35 and Lovington 15. The Bethany defense was very tight in the second half as Lovington scored only 1 point. Bill Morris led the scoring with 13 points. DECEMBER 5 The Mustangs led all the way and defeated Assumption 51-36. Bill Morris found the range for the first time this season and got nine baskets. He added four free throws for a total of 22 points. Stables got eleven points, and Tipsword ten. DECEMBER 8 Bethany had to fight all the way to come up with a 47-40 win over Mt. Zion, who was supposed to be one of the weaker teams in the conference. Sills led the Bethany scoring with 13 points and Tipsword collected 12. DECEMBER 12 The Mustangs had to come from behind in the fourth quarter to win their sixth straight game and third straight conference game. Going into the fourth quarter, Maroa had a 36-32 lead but Bethany scored 15 points to get a 47-43 vic- tory. Morris and Bland each scored 15 points. DECEMBER 19 The Cerro Gordo Broncos handed the Mustangs their first defeat of the sea- son 45 to 43. The Mustangs had a good night from the field collecting 21 baskets but they could get only one free throw out of nine trys. Morris got 20 points to lead the scoring. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE DECEMBER 22 The Mustangs used a balanced scoring attack to beat Findlay 61 to 49. Mor- ris got 18 points. Stables 14, Tipsword 13, and Bland 9. It was tbe Mustangs seventh win in eight games. DECEMBER 28 The Mustangs played their first game of the Holiday Tournament and Bill Morris, hitting every time he shot, got 34 points. The gym was packed and the fans really enjoyed the game. Final score, Bethany 75, Mansfield 59! DECEMBER 29 The Mustangs beat the favored Niantic Indians 59 to 55 and won the Holi- day Tournament. Bethany fans agreed that it was the best game ever played on the local floor. Bill Morris had 22 points and Luke Tipsword led both teams with 25 points. FEBRUARY 16 The Mustangs had to come from behind in the last 30 seconds to win the conference championship in a thrilling game with Niantic, 56 to 55! Every Beth- any starter, with the exception of Harold Sills, fouled out. Bill Morris took scoring honors once again with 22 points. Luke Tipsword was right behind with 19. The Mustangs had a conference record of ten wins and no defeats. FEBRUARY 22 The Mustangs ran up their highest score of the year, beating Findlay 81 to 39 in the semi-finals of the Atwood district tournament. Morris led the scoring with 25 points and Bill Bland got 21. It was the third time this season that the Mustangs defeated Findlay. FEBRUARY 23 The Mustangs won the Atwood District Tournament 56 to 44 over the Arthur Knights with Luke Tipsword playing a terrific rebounding game. Francis Blau- dow, Arthur center who averaged 22 points in the Okaw conference, was held to seven points by Tipsword. Bill Morris collected 25 points to bring his season total to 400. FEBRUARY 28 The Mustangs traveled to Mattoon to participate in the Regional Tourna- ment for the first time since 1938. Cumberland had a decided height advantage and the Mustangs could never pull ahead. Bill Morris scored 21 points to lead the scoring and Luke Tipsword added 12. The Mustangs thus ended the season with 20 wins and 3 defeats, one of the best records ever made by a Bethany basketball team. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE VARSITY SQUAD Bill Morris, James Tipsword, Tom Stables, Harold Sills, Jack Wbeeler, Bill Bland. Phil Phillips, Darrell Perisho, Jerry McDevitt, John Tipsword. SENIORS ON THE TEAM Bill Morris, James Tipsword, Tom Stables, Phil Philli ps, Darrell Perisho. SECOND TEAM First Row: Sonny Goetz, Tom Gregory, Jim Saddoris, Jerry McDevitt, Dale Bland, Coach Baker. Second Row: Manager, Leroy Tinnea, John Tipsword, Ralph Bartimus, Hollis Dick, Dale Brown, Gene Tinnea, Charles Austin, Manager. LETTERMEN Bill Morns, James Tipsword, Tom Stables, Harold Sills, Jack Wheeler, Bill Bland, Phil Phillips, Darrell Perisho, Jerry McDevitt, John Tipsword. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE MEMORIES BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE AUTOGRAPHS BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 «M THE REVERIE BLANKENBERG’S PHOTOGRAPHERS and PRODUCERS of REVERIE” ORIGINATORS OF THE PHOTO-ANNUAL Kankakee, Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Super Service Genuine Parts Tom West, Inc. West Chevrolet Sales, Inc SULLIVAN. ILL. ARTHUR, ILL. Chevrolet Cadillac COMPLETE EQUIPMENT TO FINE COMPLETE SERVICE Phone 6222 Phone 100 BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE FARMALL TRACTORS McCORMICK IMPLEMENTS INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INTERNATIONAL REFRIGERATION Sales — Parts — Service Complete Farm Equipment and Truck Service BROADNAX IMPLEMENT COMPANY BEN BROADNAX, Owner Jet. Routes 121 32 Dial 2481 Sullivan, Illinois The WILKINSON COMPANY LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIALS Bethany Dalton City BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Compliments of BETHANY GRAIN COMPANY Compliments of M. 0. WHEELER COMPANY Construction - Building Materials Phone 56 Beth any, Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Compliments of BETHANY ECHO Compliments of Shasteen Motor Company Authorized Ford Dealers Dial 6142 14 N. Main St. SULLIVAN. ILLINOIS Compliments of SULLIVAN DAIRY SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS LANE Farm Supply Mmnea{ o hs - Moline Farm Machinery Sales Service Phone 4226 SULLIVAN. ILLINOIS BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE Campbell Selock FINE PHOTOGRAPHS BARBER SHOP REAL ESTATE J. Lindquist Studios GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY Master of Photography 300 West Prairie Street Sullivan, Illinois Decatur, Illinois Marshall s Market Compliments of GROCERIES MEATS Carter s Cleaners FEEDS East Side of Square Phone 126 Bethany, 111. Sullivan, Illinois Corwin Hamilton Flowers Say It Best CLOTHING SHOES Phone 5202 Your Patronage Appreciated Necolay Mower Shop East Side of Square Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois Gene s Market Junction 32 and 121 Compliments GROCERIES AND of HOME KILLED MEATS Open 7 Days a Week Sullivan, Illinois E. J. Boros, M. D. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Compensation - Surety Bonds Liability - Steam Boiler Tornado - Plate Glass Life - Automobile Fire - Burglary Carl M. Crowder Insurance Telephone 154 Bethany Illinois Punch Brown s Garage Sales Ford Service Genuine Ford Parts DEEP ROCK GAS and OIL Herff - Jones Indianapolis, Indiana The Y Drive In Featuring Curb Service Commencement Announcements Jewelers and Stationers At Y Route 121 - 32 Phone 2351 Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of R. C. Coffey, M. D. Compliments of Quentin Taylor Agriculture - Implements Bethany, Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THF DFVFDIF Blankenship Cafe Dunscombs Furniture Mr. Mrs. K. C. Blankenship Bethany, Illinois Bigelow Carpets Westinghouse Refrigeration Sullivan, Illinois Compliments Compliments of Goetz Dry Goods of Wimmer s IGA Super Market Bethany, Illinois Compliments of H. W. Watters, DDS Compliments of Smith Rexall Store Phone 153 Bethany, Illinois Rawlings Hardware Dalton City, Illinois Skelgas Water-Heating Refrigeration Cooking Harold Fitzgerald INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE Bethany, Illinois Dcmrtixr mun sciiUOL - 1951 THE REVERIE Sullivan Fashion Shop Ladies and Infants Readyto-W ear South Side of Square Sullivan, Illinois Farm Management Insurance CHARLES EKISS Realtor Phone 51r3 Bethany, 111. Index Notion Co. .05 - .10 .25 - $1.00 Sullivan, Illinois Scott Hardware Hardware - Plumbing - Electrical Supplies - Paints - Farm Supplies - Builder's Hardware - Housewares - Gifts East Side of Square Sullivan, Illinois Rhodes Mcll wain Hardware Plumbing Heating Contractors Wiring Contractors The Farmers Grain Company Grain Coal Feed Seeds Implements Bethany, Illinois Telephone 15 or 21 Dalton City, Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE George Gibbons GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALTY Masonary Plastering Phone 158 Bethany, 111. M. B. Davis CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Sales Service Phone 170 Findlay Illinois Skelgas, GMC Frigidaire Appli ances. Oil Furnaces Coleman, Maytag, Monarch Admiral Radio A C Sales Agency Findlay, Illinois Standard Oil Products Heater Oil Furnace Oil I. C. SPICER, Agent Phone 198R2 Bethany Illinois Compliments of H. 0. Dick, Transfer Bethany, Illinois Quality Market FRESH MEATS Haf { y Hour FOODS K. D. WATKINS, Prop. Phone 78 Findlay, 111. Compliments of Tbe Municipal Light Plant Employees Bethany, Illinois W. A. DeBruler Real Estate - Insurance and Loans Phone 102R2 Bethany Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE F. H. Bland Son JOHN DEERE PHILCO BENDIX PENN YAN Sales Service Phone 10R2 BETHANY ILLINOIS Lander s Seed Company Funk s G Hybrids Master Mix Feeds Call 6217 SULLIVAN. ILLINOIS Black Co. Sporting Goods 125 E. North Street 340 N. Main Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS Reedy Nedd en Motor Sales DODGE - PLYMOUTH - ALLIS CHALMERS ■ Sales Service Phone Dial 3220 Sullivan, 111. J. R. Hagerman PLUMBING, HEATING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES Phone 4130 Sullivan Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE Stubblefield Sons Buick Pontiac G.M.C. Trucks s ales Service Lorenson Motor Sales Chrysl er - Plymouth Used Cars 112 N. Main Street Telephone 4214 SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS SULLIVAN. ILLINOIS The REFLECTOR 'Ptuttera cutcC COMMERCIAL PRINTING — OF THE HIGHEST GRADE FINDLAY, ILLINOIS Compliments of John Sexton Co. Good Food for Pleased Guests —- ■ — BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL - 1951 THE REVERIE H. Post Sons Diamonds Watches - Jewelry Compliments of Silver - China - Perfume Roby Welding Shop Cor. Prairie and Merchant BETHANY, ILLINOIS DECATUR, ILLINOIS Est. 1872 Phone 3-9781 Phone 131 and 36R4 Daut Brothers, Inc. Florists Compliments of Fancy Cut Flowers and Plants Phones 5281 and 5282 First National Bank of 120 East Prairie Street DECATUR. ILLINOIS Sullivan, Illinois BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951 THE REVERIE 0. W. Livergood Company GRAIN and COAL Your Tax Paying and Business Managed Elevators Serving Findlay and Surrounding Territory Compliments of Martin Jewelry Home Office, Bethany, 111. Elevators at Findlay, Coles, and Chipps, 111. Decatur, Illinois Compliments federated J. L. Steffen Co. CHRYSLER AIRTEMP OIL FURNACES SHIRLEY SINKS Heating Plumbing R. P. Crowder Hardware Sullivan, Illinois Phone 59 Bethany BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1951