Bethel High School - Beacon Yearbook (Bethel, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1946 volume:

HHH 3 erbel CHCON 1945 y Y V H Editor Art: Sports: Adverti 111 I- V iiF 'LJX 455+ V r Q szgarbara S isher rma Sm ot J aureta S athleen Ki Mary A. Bo Lyda Broug Mary L. Me y Edward Loo Sing: ' Sue Garner D Louise Harve Mary L. Mel n Lyda Brought n 3 N use k er ton on Y -:D T KLSQPXJ' if-'Ro'f 2 - CE' FF? +1 5 I ,K 4 4 Rv 3 N wxw A SNA N wi ,xl b lx X X A H A N Shiga!! X fs-ffm X EJICUEOD L wx 5 B ig. . EQ. N .-N:-Q - E-VIE EEE 2 . ::s' T la . DE DICATION C r This little book we wish to dedicate ' To the founders of our civic state M It was the year of eighteen-forty-five That five hundred settlers did arrive. - l ... - Q... - .. .. Q 'I .. ... - -... -. : -. - ... -1 - .S I I I On the quiet banks of North River old, Many quaint tales of their leader are told. He was known by the name of Dr. Wm Keil Q Their communistic efforts proved worthwhile. . They built a church, a factory and a mill With Dr. Kei1's mansion East on a hill. For thirty-four years they carried on Now all of its original founders are gone. l Today if by chance you happen to be In Bethel you will surely see-- A town still striving, brave and bold, One that is still both interesting and old. lkvklkfklkvklk ,I .1I!lq.-...,.:, , 5 Y LIL:-V L-,Hin B' 'lg K -if m n --il X '51-'gg X:!-L 7 ,La WIT, 9 Dr-yi' vw-mv mv' lil I GN 'M I 1 in ff ,D 65,1 S UPIDISUFGIIOU BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. H. U. Dutton Earl Swisher QPresidentl Russel Moore Lloyd Collins Walden Lair Carl Ziegler KSEC,-TIBHSJ n.vn une Mcuamen, 1-'rm. Univer sity oi M1SSO!1!1 ' Kirksville Teachers Col. Price R. Maddox University of Chicago Eva Clagett Gem City Bus. College Hazel Mason Kirksville Teachers Col. Kirkwille Teacher' Col ,,z , ,fy J A1 OA, gfwfpf gfdro. ml 2 My H1 X R5 GHIOFS :Ni Wayne Ballance Sponsor Barbara Swis her Junior -Smoot Richard Smoot Norma Srnoot. SENIOR CLASS Class motto: Small but mighty. Class Colors: Green and white. Class Flower: White carnation. Sponsor: Wayne Ballance. Photos: Left to right Con preceding pagej Barbara Swisher: President Basketball 4 Chorus l Operetta l Senior Play 1944-46 junior-Senior Play 1943 Negro Minstrel Junior Smoot: Secretary Basketball 3 Chorus l Operetta l Negro Minstrel Senj 'Y' Play 1946 Richard Smoot: Vice President Basketball 3 Chorus l Operetta l Negro Minstrel Senior Play 1946 Norma Smoot: Treasurer Basketball 2 Chorus 1 Senior Play 1944 Iunior-Senior Play 1945 Operetta l Negro Minstrel Senior Play 1946 f l Q ' I I X as I K 3.4 T? Small but Mighty COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR COMMENCEMENT Friday, April 26, Senior Play Friday, May 10, Junior-Senior Play Sunday, May 12, Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 15, Senior Assembly Program Thursday, May 16, Commencement Exercises BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Processional Mrs. Ray Gonnerman Invocation Mr-. C. F. Ziegler Hymn, Come Thou Almighty King Audience Vocal Solo, Things That God Hath Prepared Mrs. Guilford Erdman Sermon Quartet, The Lord Is My Shepherd I. D. Taylor, Lulu Bauer Marion Gonnerman, Virgil Culler Benediction Mr. Earl Swisher COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Processional Mrs. Ray Gonnerman Invocation Mr. Earl Swisher Song, Flag of The Free Eighth Grade Salutatory Address Welcome Sweet Spring Girls Chorus Valedictory Address Commencement Address Dr. Clark Buckner Announcement of Honors Supt. Wayne Ballance Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Earl Swisher Benediction .vIr. C. F. Ziegler Recessional Mrs. Ray Gonnerman SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Nineteen hundred and thirty-four was a big year for this old world. Hitler was increasing in power. That year was the second of Franklin Roosevelt's first term as President of the United States, and the graduating class of 1946 was start- ing to school. That was twelve long years ago, but many remembrances come back to us of our old grade school days--such as, leaving home at eight o'clock in the morning and plowing through snow knee deep to reach the old country schoolhouse. On cold days we often had to sit by the old barrel stove for warmth. However, we had many happy times there, too. The first eight years of our school life passed rapidly. In 1942 a bewildered group of five green freshmen found themselves in Bethel High School. The class members were as follows: Norma Smoot, Barbara Swisher, Marzetta McPheeters, Richard Smoot and Junior Smoot. Mr. Birney Collins and Mr. Luther Rauer respect ively were our advisors during the year. Marzetta McPheeters deserted us during our freshman year to enroll in the Hunnewell School. The remainder of our class has been kept intact throughout our Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. Mr. Rauer was our sponsor during our Sophomore year and Mrs. Rauer during our Junior year. Being small in number we chose as our motto, Small but mighty and we have sincerely tried to live up to it. We have found the last and twelfth year of our school life very short. Under the guidance of our sponsor, Mr. Ballance, we have participated in many school activities such as: basketball, publishing the Bethel Beacon, year book, negro minstrel and the Senior play. As we complete our school work in old Bethel High, we shall never forget the kind cooperation that we have received from the faculty at all times. Now with the words of our school song ringing in our hearts, we say good bye to our Alma Mater, Dear Old Bethel High. BY Junior Smoot T I gf? I SENIOR CLASS POEM Our happy school days now are done, And as We part from schoolmates everyone A feeling of gloomy sadness steals on-- A longing for the good days that have gone. A gleam shines through the gloomy mist A call for duty one can't resist. Life flings a challenge to us all. Seniors, Be ready to answer that call. Be not the one who Will run and hide, Accept the challenge and stem the tide. Show the World you're on the winners side Even though you fail, be sure you've tried. Our motto is Small but Mighty . Accept the message not too lightly. Its might, together with brawn and brain That will carry you safely over life's main. Let us be builders, strong and true, Be. among those that have work to do. Give your best to the World you see, And the best will come right back to thee. SENIOR CLASS WILL The 1946 Senior Class of Bethel High School, being of a sound and disposing mind, does hereby bequeath the following personal property in the manner stated: To our teachers, we leave the imposing mass of unusual and unverified in- formation which may be found in our accumulated test papers. If Ronnie Spilker wishes to write an encyclopedia using this information, he may do so without paying royalties to our heirs. To Bobby Watson, we sorrowfully leave Richard Smoot's old basketball shoes, however, he must never enter them alone because he might become lost and beyond reach of help. We leave to Floyd Austin, Junior Smoot's mischievousness, hoping that he won't be caught setting the clock up as Junior so often was. The good name and reputation of the Senior Class is left in good shape for the use of the Junior Class. However they are not to use it for the purpose of im- posing upon the good nature of the teachers. Barbara Swisher sincerely hopes that Louise Harvey will profit by acquiring Barbara's ability to talk herself out of tight places. We leave Norma Smoot's quiet and reserved manner to Lorene Spencer, hop- ing she will use it as effectively in Study Hall as did Norma. Our names, which will be found written in various books i.n the library, are to be left untouched to serve as notices of our immortal fame. Let those who succeed us gaze upon them with reverence and respect. Richard Smoot wishes to leave to Miss Mac his typing ability, hoping she will not have to spend as much time retyping things as he did. junior leaves his place on the basketball team to Noble Lee Hawkins, but Noble Lee is warned not to neglect his studies on this account. To Jo Anne Pickett, Barbara Swisher, wishes to leave her ball suit, trusting that Jo Anne can make it hold together just one more year. 4 Norma Smoot requests that Margaret Preston and Kathleen Kirk receive her good behaviour, knowing that it will aid them in many ways. Richard's way with the women is left to Hubbard. He believes Hubbard will have more luck than he did. Sad situation if he doesn't. To the Freshmen, the Seniors, wish to leave their ability to stick together as a group. Junior Smoot sorrowfully but willingly leaves his friend, Dorothy Pope, to Joe Miles. We, the Seniors, very sorrowfully leave our sponsor, Mr. Ballance, to his wife and family. We hope they find him of as sound a mind as when he came to us at B. H. S. To Lyda, Mary Lou and Sue, Barbara leaves her ability to get the car so that in the coming months they may have the experience of some pleasant rides, too. We gladly leave Norma's giggles to Maureta Shouse, however, she should learn to use them effectively rather than non-effectively. We leave our dearest regards for all our friends and schoolmates, butour fond memories we take with us even beyond these walls. To this, the last will and testament of the graduation class of 1946 of Bethel High School, we, the members of that famous class, do hereby subscribe our names and affix our seal on this the 15th day of May in the year of our Lord, 1946. Signed by Class Officers and Faculty. Zim , 01i1,e.4!,3t,,,.sf , 0 ' J By Barbara Swisher SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY OF 1945-46. In May 1970 as I stood watching a promising group of young graduates, many memories of my own graduation days in 1946 from Bethel High School returned. I began to wonder what old man time had done to my fellow classmates. I solemnly resolved to make -,a search throughout the United States and to make inquiries until I located the other three members of our class and our sponsor, Mr. Ballance. First I will report on Richard Smoot, who, twenty-five years ago, was a tall dark and handsome lad. He never worried about lessons, dates or his future occupation. Of the latter he said Uncle Sam will take care of that . I finally dis- covered he had spent four years in the United States Navy and had returned to his home town and claimed a former school mate, Lyda Lee Broughton, as his bride. Together they had migrated to the State of Arizona. There they owned and operated a ranch known as Pine Springs Ranch . According to the report, Richard was a successful manager and though rather portly was happy and well contented. The next classmate on my list would naturally be Richard's mischievous, fun-loving brother, Grover Wilson, better known as Junior or Chris. I recall how he was always busy hiding the teachers books or pencils, or tying someones scarf or sweater in knots. That boy will go places someday people often remarked. According to this report, he really has. It states: Grover Wilson Smoot, a bach- elor of fifty-two, was elected Mayor of New York City by a large majority. ' It is with a smile that I report on pretty blue-eyed Barbara Swisher, who at seventeen insisted she was going to college for four years and definitely was not going to marry until she had reached the age of twenty-five. However, Lamar succ- eeded in persuading her to take the M. R. S. degree at the age of twenty-one. She has proved to be a good housewife and a great help to her husband in keeping books for the Standard Oil Company. I am the remaining senior, and in case you are interested, I submit the foll- owing facts. My teen-age ambition was to make a trip to the West Coast, however, it was never realized. After teaching school for four years, I married an old school- mate, Leroy Becknett. Now that our two children, Mary Jane and David are older, we are planning a trip through western United States and Canada. I learned from a recent college bulletin that our beloved sponsor, Mr. Wayne Ballance, had been elected President of the Missouri University. Something has evidently changed his attitude toward the teaching profession since l946. I was quite surprised when I noticed in the hands of a school boy, an English book, Rules for Better English hy Miss Eva Dale McDaniel. I understand she had retired and is enjoying life on the teachers pension. According to the December 1970 edition of the Bethel Beacon, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gonnerman had received word of the birth of a grandson, Jesse Ray, to their daughter in California. An old schoolmate informed me that our former Math and Science teacher, Mr. Ma lflox, had retired. He is living in his home in Bowling Green, Missouri. It seems that his favorite pastime is that of helping his granddaughter with her Algebra. This concludes the report in regard to the graduating class of 1946 and the teachers of that period. If at some later date, you should find that any part of this record should be revised, feel free to let me know immediately as I intend to keep this precious document on file for future reference. . By Norma Smoot A , 5 2 2 :- N 2 eniors 5 oplvomores I ow 3, SBU ,, P0pe M im Maur ei ee Sm adm L 0158011 15 Q8 Q11 a v Bobby Watson 150 I-yd e Le M TY ini i e Brgugbton Os 1 ox 4 I sg '-I9 SOPHOMORE CLASS Class Motto: You'll never know 'till you have tried . Class Colors: White and blue. Class Flower: Red Rose. Sponsor: Miss Eva Dale McDaniel Photos: Left to right Con preceding pagel Rose Lee Smith Maureta Shouse: Class Treasurer Dc vothy Pope: Class Secretary Madline Gibson Mary Lou Melson: Class Vice President Bobby Watson Lyda Lee Broughton: President FACTS On an early September day, eight timid Freshmen tripped fearfully into the halls of old B. H. S. We bashfully survived all the trials and tribulations one encounters during 'Freshmanism'. This year found seven silly Sophomores enrolled as a class. We had lost Mary E. Jones and later lost our only male member, Bobby Miles. Christmas rolled around and We gained another, namely, Bobby Watson, a former Bethel student who returned to us from Kansas City. We have been an active group throughout these two years. Five members of our class have taken an active part in Basketball. Another member, was chosen as cheer leader. The entire class were members of the Pep Squad, and participated in the Negro Minstrel given this year. In addition, the Sophomore class sponsored a successful Freshman Initiation, and took part in the ping pong tournament Winning many honors. 'QL :CTr 5To:Fs KXf'-A 19' 4593-1 A, ,, ia- QQ x ff Qtngn I g 57 A l -it i ---- - ... .2 ..--gl 'Sl J UN'U 151117 H use Harv ey Johnny Dau sue sam, Kathleen Kirk Mafy Alice Bower Wilma Austin Wendell Wood Mule Rodman' Huold Hubbard Magnet Punta IUNIOR CLASS POEM Eighteen Freshmen started to school To study and learn the golden rule. But they lost three along the line Yet they carried on their work just fine. Fifteen students made their Sophomore Class. The school was proud of each lad and lass. Along the way, again they lost three-- The class still carried on as you can see. Their Junior year found six less than a score They sincerely hope they'll lose no more. Well, if they do, they'll proudly say, As dignified Seniors we'll find a Way . Miss Mac, their sponsor, goes on file As one who wears a winning smile. She knows we all may not be smart, But she is kind and has a heart. Their motto you may like to borrow Think of it every day not tomorrow. A winner never quits or stalls, And a quitter never wins at all . Now when they're Seniors dignified, The entire school will beam with pride. Even though they'll think they know it all They'l.l be sure to blunder, but they'll never fall By Louise Harvey IUNIOR CLASS Class Motto: A quitter never wins: A winner never quits Class Colorsq Red and white. Class Flower: Red Carnation. Sponsor: Miss Eva Dale McDaniel Photos: Left to right Con preceding pageb. Sue Garner: Vice President Billy Harvey Louise Harvey: President Johnny Daugherty: Treasurer Joe Miles Kathleen Kirk: Secretary Mary Alice Bower Wilma Austin Wendell Wood Marie Redmon Harold Hubbard Margaret Preston W9 fs Q ' Lx D Y J Qu.i.+.io' w-user si-7 M 3 .15 Q Xt Uff lf K '- 'iff fr ggi? 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Sponsor: Mr. Price Maddox Photos: Left to right Con preceding pageb Joyce Wiseman Edward Looney: Vice President of Class Noble Lee Hawkins: Class Treasurer Marion Smoot Virginia Hawkins Billy Holderieath Kenneth Smoot K Ronald Spilker: Class President Dorothy Smith Kenneth Miles Floyde Lee Austin: Class George Dodd Lorene Spencer SJ A Q I - x, Tix ' Secretary FRESHMAN INITIATION AND PARTY Early Tuesday morning, September 18th, the upper classmen of B. H. S. saw a very strange sight approaching the schoolbuilding. At first we thought we were being visited by a band of gypsies or men from Mars, but on closer obser- vation we saw it was none other than those green freshmen. Were they a sight? Yes, that is right! It was initiation day and they had carried out orders to the full- est extent. The girls had their dresses on wrong side out and backwards, their hair in pigtails, and wore one shoe of one kind and one of another and were carry- ing a baseball bat. The boys had their shirts wrong side out- and backwards, pant-- legs rolled to their knees, wore rouge and lipstick and carried dolls. An added at-- traction to both sex was the bright green crepe paper hats which were worn at all sorts of various angles. For some strange reason we had quite a time with the boys in making them keep their pant-legs rolled up. Some said the flies bothered them, but just between you and me, I think they were just a little embarrassed at having the girls look at their legs. We kept them pretty busy all day lugging our books to class and in general keeping us as comfortable as we ever hope to be. Well finally that hectic day for them was over and to make them feel better the Sophomores held a big all-school party that night in their honor. No one but the Sophomores knew where the party Cor We probably should say picnicl was to be. At 6:30 p. m. the Freshmen started out and by the aid of signs tacked on trees a.nd posts were to try to find the unknown picnic grounds. At exactly 6:40 the rest of us started out to try and overtake the little Freshies and get to the picnic spot ahead of them, but they were not as green as they looked, so We did not succeed. We finally arrived at our destination although we did have to detour for bad bridges, go through brush and hollows and over fences and a dozen other things. When We arrived at the picnic ground located southeast of Walden Lair's pasture on the river bank, the Sophomores with the aid of the teachers had a big bonfire going. We played games for a while then we started roasting weiners which l'm sure everyone agreed was the best part of the evening. Besidesgthe weiners we had potato salad, deviled eggs, cup cakes, cookies and all kinds of pop. We were a little worried about the Freshmen at first as we were afraid, since their mothers were not there to look after them, they might not get enough to eat. One look at their plates and We chang- ed our opinion, and on second thought decided if we wanted anything we had better be getting to the table. I am sure everyone left the well-earned picnic grounds with a full stomach. We want to thank the Sophomores and their sponsor for a swell time, and to all you freshmen from all we upper classmen, here's wishing you good luck in the years to come and always bear in mind Your life is about what you make it, Depending of course how you take it. Ifyou chuckle and grin When you' re hit on the chin You've got what it takes, don't mistake it . O -A -1-ff 'j N ' 'A 'i' AX-J ' t'-T 'A :.1'c'x7 ,sri-,.S?-5, JC?-Q-J-. Xkulffj 5 5 ffl, A fgf-X V Y W 1 gf V Z 'nf XX , l,f X , X X 444444 W,W,,,f,ff 6 X13 W? 6 f N fl . jk! f f my NM XXX f ff W! f X? 6 X Viv! ! xf 'x'6f17QD 'J ff ffl L FGCJES PRIMARY Eva Claggett Teacher Patricia Sorrell Grade 4 Ronald D. Ballance 3 Anita Buchannan 2 Richard Dutton 1 Patsy Jones 3 Gale Culler l Judith Ann Smith l Kathleen Ann Moore 3 George Bonell 3 Ruth Estes 4 1 4 Darlene Waite Elizabeth Gibson Helen Bonell l Ethel Louise Waite 4 Philip Harbur 2 Faye Estes 2 Cheryl Simpson 2 Beverly Smith 2 Arlene Gumc 2 Larry Buchannan 4 PRIMARY CORNERSTONES If it is our job to lay the foundation of education, what shall that foundation be? Shall it be on the rocks or on the sands? We are trying to make the corner stone of our foundation that of love. In the study of our Community we found that Dr. Keil built the Colony of Bethel on the principle of the Golden Rule. As long as the Colony had that great leader to keep this rule ever before his people, they were prosperous. In our work and in our play, we find this rule is a wonderful one to follow. Some of the other stones in our foundation are work, play, building a strong body a.nd sound mind, sharing, and using leisure time in the right way. In order to build our foundation we must have tools. What tools? The Tools of Learning must be acquired in the lower grades. ln getting the tools of learning, we learn to know the necessity of work. Work that is done willingly and happily. Pupils who are taking an active part in the Reading Circle work are: Richard Dutton, Judith Ann Smith, Darlene Waite, Helen Bonell, Beverly Smith, Cheryl Simp- son, Kathleen Anne Moore, Patsy Jones, Patricia Sorrell, Elizabeth Gibson and Ronald Ballance. Much leisure time may be spent in reading. Then, the Bird Club of which we are all members, helps us to see the beauty of nature and also gives us pleasant ways to spend many leisure hours. M m ELEMENTARY Hazel Mason Teacher John Jones Grade 5 George Oliver Bue 7 Shirley Ballance 7 C. W. Lair 7 Anna Rose Otten 7 Otho Harbur '7 Io Anne Pickett 8 Joyce Gibson 8 Richard Harvey 8 Margaret Elaine Bower 5 Donald Harvey 8 Mary Ann Smith 5 J. W. Jones 7 Martha Ann Bonnell Norman Schnaufer Margaret Pickett E5 5 6 FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE Ding! Dong! rang the school bell on September 3, It brought sixteen happy school boys and girls into the intermediate room for another year of instruction and pleasant associations in work and play. Since education forms a great part of the foundation upon which our country is founded, it is the duty of each boy and girl to enlarge and strengthen that found- ation. This can be done by taking advantage of the opportunities afforded them in the schools of today. Then as future citizens of America they will be more useful and valuable to the communities in which they live. During the year the intermediate students have observed the various holidays. They have learned to appreciate their respective values and to enjoy their social activities. The addition of new books to our library this year has encouraged the earning of reading circle certificates as outlined in the State Course of Study. Our graduating class of four will be greatly missed. We hope, even though they are small. in number, they will be mighty in deeds and valor as expressed in W their motto Small but mighty . Now at the close of this another school year, we trust we have added mater- ially to our store of worthwhile knowledge. Eleme n1:6YY Q QQ 9 'K XxQ'f X X f X X POFTS f - Cap. Rah, Rah, Rah, Shouse Harvey Garner ,W , Tigerettes Swisher Bowel' Physical Education - Pr e-atm Broughton Austin Gibfdix Smoot Pope GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLACE DATE SCORE B O Bethel vs Town Team Here Sept. 25 50-22 Bethel vs Hunnewell There Oct, 27-19 Bethel vs Leonard There Oct. 34 20 Bethel vs Holy Rosary There Oct, l'7 33 29 Bethel vs Hunnewell Here Oct, 19 33 23 Bethel vs Leonard Here Oct. 26 43-26 Bethel vs Shelbyville There Nov, 2 26 34 Bethel vs St. Joe Here Nov. 60-28 Bethel vs Holy Rosary Here Nov. 14 37 26 Bethel vs Clarence There Nov, 716 33 28 Bethel vs Gem City Here Nov, 20 38 32 Bethel vs Leonard Clarence Nov. 29 56 ll Bethel vs Shelbina Clarence Nov, 30 29 24 Bethel vs Shelbyville Clarence Dec. l 45 48 Bethel vs Clarence Here Ian. 9 32 29 Bethel vs Shelbyville Here Ian. 16 32-35 Bethel vs Novelty There Ian. 23 25-38 Bethel vs Macon Shelbina Ian. 31 42-34 Bethel vs Atlantic Shelbina Feb, l 41-54 Bethel vs Monroe Shelbina Feb. 2 31-57 Bethel vs Novelty Here Feb, 4 26-22 Bethel vs Gem City There Feb. '12 35-20 SUMMARY The basketball season of 1945-46 has been one of success and one we can be proud of. We have played 22 games and lost 6 which makes 7396 won. Last year we wont 80? of our garnesg however, this year one-half of our squad were new members. We won the second place trophy awarded in Shelby County, and We failed to place in the Shelbina Invitational Tournament. Our Captain, Barbara Swisher is the only regular member of our squad who will graduate from school this year. We hope to have others who Wil.l be ready to take her place next year. Here's to a successful basketball season for 1946-47. May we Win more games and lose fewer. We hope to better the 801, mark of 1944-45. BY Louise Harvey GIRLS BASKETBALL Broughton Harvey Bower Garner Swisher Preston P F P F P F P F P F P E TOWN TEAM 21 1 25 0 5 Q1 0 1 0 2 0 2 HUNNEWELL 11 1 7 o 9 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 LEONARD 12 1 3 0 14 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 HOLY ROSARY 19 0 10 0 4 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 HUNNEWELL 13 2 7 1 13 1 0 4 0 2 0 3 LEONARD 30 1 3 1 7 1 0 2 0 3 0 2 SHELBYVILLE 21 1 4 2 2 3 0 5 0 4 0 2 ST. JOE 25 2 4 1 3 0 0 3 23 2 0 3 HOLY ROSARY 21 1 0 1 2 2 0 2 14 0 0 5 CLARENCE 20 2 4 0 3 1 0 4 O 3 0 3 GEM CITY 27 2 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 LEONARD 43 1 1 0 2 1 0 3 10 2 0 3 SHELBINA 22 2 5 1 2 2 0 4 0 4 0 5 SHELBYVILLE 32 2 1 3 3 0 0 3 3 4 O 5 CLARENCE 11 2 IO o 11 2 0 2 O 3 0 2 sHELBYv1LLE 26 2 4 0 2 1 0 5 0 3 0 3 NOVELTY 0 0 13 0 2 1 0 5 10 4 0 4 MACON 30 2 3 0 3 2 0 3 0 3 0 4 ATLANTA 26 0 3 0 7 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 MONROE 14 3 JB 1 2 1 0 2 0 3 0 3 NOVELTY 18 3 3 1 0 2 0 2 O 1 0 3 GEM CITY 17 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 15 1 0 2 TOTAL 459 32 153 12 117 26 0 55 93 55 0 68 Coach: Miss Eva Dale McDaniel Kirk participated iii two games with a total of no points and three fouls. Austin participated in three games with a total of no points and five fouls 4 , is TI gret-tes NVE gi -3 . 4 3 - or 5 'is ' E' . E, ... A S - 5 f v Harvey BOYS S PO RTS I. Smoot B. H, S. Tigers R. Smoot Coach Physical Education D5'18he1'tY o' Miles M. Smoot W atson BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLACE DATE ?O5.E Bethel vs Town Team Here Sept. 2b 29-34 Bethel vs Hunnewell There Oct. lb-6 Bethel vs Leonard There Oct. Z1-8 Bethel vs Holy Rosary There Oct. 17 16-350 Bethel vs Hunnewell Here Oct. 19 33-lb Bethel vs Leonard Here Oct. 26 23-Z3 Bethel vs Shelbyville There Nov. ' 10-47 Bethel vs St. Ioe Here Nov. 33-52 Bethel vs Holy Rosary Here Nov. 14 Z0-Z7 Bethel vs Clarence There Nov. 16 26-38 Bethel vs Town Team Here Nov. 20 lb-16 Bethel vs Hunnewell Clarence Nov.. 30 Z3-15 Bethel vs Shelbina Clarence Dec. 21-40 Bethel vs Tilden Monroe Dec. 12 15-42 Bethel vs Clarence Here Ian. 19-42 Bethel vs Shelbyville Here Jan. 16 2.3-49 Bethel vs Novelty There Jan.. 23 32-Z7 Bethel vs Novelty Here Feb. bl-25 SUMMARY The Tigers having completed another season of Basketball are now looking forward to our next year's team. Although the percentage of games won the past season has not been so very high, much valuable experience and knowledge of basketball have been gained. This is certain to benefit the future team. Two of the Tigers first team players Richard Lyle Smoot and Grover Smoot, Ir. finished their high school basketball careers this year. The Tigers played in the Shelby County and Monroe City Tournaments this season. The second place trophy was won in the Shelby County Tournament, but the Tigers failed to place at Monroe City. BY Edward Looney BOYS BASKETBALL Daugherty Harvey Smoot, R Smoot,J Wood Looney Miles PF'lPFPFPFPFFPF 1 P TOWN TEAM 1 1 2 3 17 3 8 3 1 1 0 0 0 O HUNNEWE LL 3 O 0 0 6 3 1 1 2 0 3 3 0 0 LEONARD 7 2 0 0 10 4 0 2 0 3 4 2 O 2 HOLY ROSARY 2 2 '0 0 5 1 3 0 2 1 4 4 0 0 HUNNEWELL 4 l 0 0 10 4 16 1 6 1. 2 2 O 3 LE ONARD 3 3 0 0 12 1 1 1 6 2 3 4 3 2 SHELBYVILLE 4 3 2 1 2 3 O O 1 4 1 2 0 O ST. JOE 3 2 5 4 12 1 3 1 5 3 O O O 2 HOLY ROSARY 2 0 1 2 11 2 5 0 1 4 0 O 0 0 C LAREN CE 13 2 4 0 5 3 4 3 0 1 0 0 O 0 TOWN TEAM 1 0 O O 7 O 7 1 0 O 0 2 O O CLARENCE 2 3 3 3 6 1 1 2 4 1 3 2 O O SHE LBYVILLE 8 4 0 1 9 2 2 4 3 3 l 0 O 0 NOVELTY 4 4 l 4 17 1 2 3 5 1 3 1 0 0 N OVE LTY 1 0 3 2 20 3 1 5 2 4 2 7 2 0 0 TOTAL b3 27 21 20 149 32 6 8 24 40 27 31 24 3 9 Novelty M. Smoot OP 1F Coach: Supt. Wayne Ballancetk PING PONG TOURNAMENT The entire student body or Bethel High School participated in an intermural ping pong tournament. Both doubles and singles were played. Winners in the doubles were: lst Hubbard- - Broughton 2nd Garner - -Watson 3rd Smoot--Swisher 4th Melson- -Austin Sixteen students participated in the singles. The bracket was a little complicated but maybe we understood it well enough to get by. The winners of these games will play Leonard -Shelbyville in a tournament. S6o5' APS Freshie s Madline Pals Bill , A 43 2- N 'i ' .3 H Barbara P1- esta Tay101' T an he Austin Pr f wum, Su' ri!!! 0 . Lyle 8' Dot Dodd Tggers er , eg-le. 9 0 5905 l W ' Kate Vlrgxma Rah, Rah, Rah Three IVIUSKCIEQI' I ure a Bobby. se Ml f , Loui Cubs WHY TEACHERS GET WRIN'KLES l. A triangle is a circle with three corners to it. 2. The alimentary canal connects Lake Erie with the Hudson River. 3-. The government of a country that is ruled by a king--is a mon- key. 4. A mountain range is a big cook- ing stove used in a hotel. 5. Passion is nine-tenths of the law. 6. Longitude and Latitude are imag- inary lines on the earth which show you which way you are going. 7. A vacuum is an empty place with nothing in it. 8. There was no such man, Hamlet. He lived i.n Denmark. 9. Gold was discovered in California before anyone knew it was there. 10. A miracle is anything that some- one does that can not be done. Professors may be absent-minded, but-- He may forget his rubbers His collar or his vest, But fhang it alll he Won't forget The day to give a test. He may not lmow his number Or who is in his class, But Course the luck! he always knows Who ought to flunk or pass. THE BUTCHERS LOVE Oh, could I but my love re-veal And meat your eyes of blue, And liver in the lights of them In a style beef -fitting you I'm bacon in the heart of love, I'm so sheepish, I cannot stop My heart is yours, so please become My spare-rib or my chop. I never sausage a pretty girl, When this little lamb I spy I'm ready now to steak my life With lard enough to fry. PorkE5Eture I'll be corned all day Until I'm surely hooked. So Weigh me well--clothes, bones and all Or else my muttons cooked. Mr. Maddox to his science class: Now, children, it is the law of gravity that keeps us on earth. Joyce: But how did we stay on before that law was passed? Sue: Anything you can do better than anyone else? Louise: Yes, I can read my own writing. Mary Alice: I've changed my mind. Lorene: Does it work any better? Bob: What time are you expect ing me? Virginia: I'm not expecting youwrl Bob: Then I'll surprise you. Miss Mac Cwearilyl: Billy, do you talk all of the time? Billy Gene: No, Ma'am. Some- times people interrupt me. Mr. Ballance: Unsel.f1shness means going without something you need voluntarily. Can y.ou give me an example of that, Junior? junior Smoot: Yessuml Some- times I go without a bath when I need one. KC Rosa Lee on the telephone! I'd loved to go, but I feel I should stay home and help my father with my homework. Marion Smoot: 'Tll bet you were mad when you ran over that skunk. Billy Holderieath: Mad? I was highly incensed. The hotdog never bites or howls When anybody sights it. The hotdog never bites or growls But feeds the hand that bites it. Joe Miles says: Next to a beautiful girl, sleep is the most wonderful thing in the world. I love you more than 335555 I love you more than EEEE I 'P if another's love Could 112 so thoroughly please. Our big 95 of happiness ations cannot telll This . of our first love Casts an un,n spell. English Teacher: Harold give me an illustration of the difference between prose and verse. Harold: There was a lady named Leigh, who waded out up to her ankle. That is prose. If she had waded further out, it would have been verse. She'd never really had a chance Long years had Annie waited But when a camp sprang up close by Oh boy, was animated iAnna matedl. No wonder the little duckling Wears on his face a frown. For he has just discovered His first pair of pants is down. George: What would you do if you were in my shoes? Kenneth Miles: Polish them. Man is like a sausage Fair upon the skin. But you can't tell by the outside How much hog there is within. Nothing ages like laziness. My breakfast lies over the ocean My dinner lies over the sea My tummy lies in such commotion Don't mention my supper to me. Richard S.: 6'Girls were harder to kiss insyour day, weren't they, Grandpa? Grandpa: 4'Mebbe, rnebbe, but it wasn't so blamed dangerous. I never heard of a parlor sofa running off the road and smashing into a light pole. .i Johnny: I wish I had a nickel for every girl I've kissed. Barbara: What would you do? Buy a pack of gum? l Many so-called wolves are just worms wriggling around in the grass until some chicken or old hen comes along and picks them up. You can tell a Freshman by his look of great alarm. You can tell a Sophomore by the books under his arm. You can tell a lunior by his manners, dress and such. You can tell a Senior but you sure can't tell him much. .. Ronald: '6What would I have to give you for just one kiss? Dorothy S.: 'sCh1oroform. Margaret, have you whispered with- out permission? Only wunst. Marie, should Margaret have said wunst? No'm, she should have said twict. Lyda: Is it dangerous to drive with one hand? Wendell: You bet. More than one fellow has run into a church doing it. Miss Mac: 6'Did you take a shower? Wilma: No, is there one missing? He put his arm around her waist The color left her cheek, But on the shoulder of 1unior's coat, It stayed about a week. Madline: 'gWhat's an oper- etta? Dorothy Pope: It's a girl Who works for the telephone company. Edward: s'Wouldn't you marry a girl with a picture face? Junior Miles: Sure, if she had the right kind of a frame to go with it. Mary Lou: Why was your letter so damp? Kathleen: I don't know. Postage due--I suppose. Classroom Conduct Dept. Freshmen: I don't know. Sophomores: I'm not prepared. Juniors: I don't remember. Seniors: I don' t believe I can add anything to what has been said. Noble Lee: I can go with a.ny girl I please. Maureta: Why don't you go then? Noble Lee: I don't please anyf: Floydez The first time you contradict me I'm going to kiss youjr Marie: ' You are not. I Kenneth Miles: Bob, do both of your dogs have licenses? Bobby Watson: Oh, yes, they are just covered with them. SILLY DEFINITIONS Kleptomaniac: One who helps himself because he can' t help others. Mechanized dandruff: Known to G. I.'s as 'cooties'. Cream puff: The flakiest, puffiest of puffs, crammed full of creamy mustard. Boys: A pain in the neck when he's around--a pain in the heart when he isn' t. Life insurance is betting that you'll die before the insurance people think you will. Football season: The only time of year when you can walk down the street with a blonde on one arm and a blanket on the other without encountering raised eyebrows. Temperament: A temper too old to be spanked. ' Girls: Creatures who can make up their faces more easily than their minds. Professor: Textbook wired for sou.nd. Qi! LEYQF PR- 1 UTOCIVGPLS ALL STAR HIGH SCHOOL MINSTREL BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 22, 8:00 p.m. Opening chorus: Alexander's Ragtime Band Entire Company Lnterlocutor: Wayne Ballance Introduction of Master Timmy Kenneth Smoot End Men: Master Sam Billy Harvey Master Eucalyptus Wendell Wood Master Sunshine John Daugherty Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Soloist: Barbara Swisher Girls Chorus Dinah Dancers: Billy Harvey, Wendell Wood Entire Company My Old Kentucky Home Bell Bottom Trousers Kentucky Babe' ' ' 'Medley of Southern Dances Solistsz Tunes' ' Lorene Spencer Dorothy Pope Marion Smoot Richard Smoot Don't Be What You Ain't ' 'Shortnin' Bread' ' Mouse Trap Band Harold Hubbard Marion Smoot Virgil Culler, I. D. Taylor Virgil Culler, Gale Culler Maureta Shouse, Lyda Broughton Girls Chorus Joyce Wiseman Mary Lou Melson George Dodd joe Miles Louise Harvey, C Bobby Watson Ronald Spilker Male Chorus . W. Lair Entire Company junior Smoot Grand Finale Dancers: Entire Company Lyda Broughton Mary Lou Melson Sue Garner Madline Gibson Dorothy Pope Louise Harvey GIRLS CHORUS Wilma Austin, Mary Alice Bower, Lyda Broughton, Madline Gibson, Sue Garner, Louise Harvey, Virginia Hawkins, Kathleen Kirk, Mary Lou Melson, Dorothy Pope, Margaret Preston, Marie Redmon, Maureta Shouse, Dorothy Smith, Rosa Lee Smith Norma Smoot, Lorene Spencer, Barbara Swisher, Joyce Wiseman. BOYS CHORUS Floyd L. Austin George Dodd, John Daugherty, Bill Harvey, Noble Lee Hawkins, Billy Holderieath, Harold Hubbard, Edward Looney, Joe Miles, Kenneth Miles, . Bobby Watson, Wendell Wood, Kenneth Smoot, Junior Smoot, Marion Smoot, Richard Smoot, Ronnie Spilker. .fall V 0 n llgll o 6 Illll gglfx -- , - H V q . Q0 0 Q05 o bf.. W . 0 0 0 1 O0 g ' o 9 o ' -5 0 0 0 ' o 6 ' 0 5 . 5 Q DO D o . 0 o D 0 o 0 m 9 O 0 Q o R THE DAY BEFORE T' was the day before'Christmas when all through the school Not a student was studying or minding a rule. Their books were all placed in the desks with great care, But with hopes Mr. Ballance wou.ld not find them there. For of all things with him this one is the test-- A student must not sit with no book on his desk. Miss Mac has been more lclnd than us- ual today The Spirit of Christmas is coming her way. Mr. Maddox has been touched by liber- ality, too, Instead of ten problems only eight we must do. Mrs. Gonnerman is here with her us- ual smile, Just as if to say she can stand us a while. There's Richey and Kathy and Johnny and Sue, Swisher and Ronnie and Rosalie, too, The girls are all curled and are dress- ed ln their reds While visions of presents danced round in their heads. Everyone became quiet, even Margar- et and joe, And Louise and Lyda and Looney, also. Then out in the hall 'there arose 'a. great clatter, They all jumped from their seatsto see what was the matter. When what to their wondering eyes should appear-- But their own Mr. Ballance as Santa so dear.. CHRISTMAS ' He whistled and shouted and called out the name, Of every young Mary and Johnny and'- Iane. They opened their presents in rap- ture and glee, Some said, I wonder who gave this to me . And all were quite happy that such a small sum As twenty-five cents could give so much fun. The seals were all broken, the strings thrown aside, There could be no delay to see what was inside. A moment of wonder, altimel of sus- pense-- I wonder what' s going to be my re- compense. For the great, big sum that I have invested I just dare to hope that it has not been wasted. Wrappings and trappings, what a Chrlstmassy sight? With tee-hees and giggles, and words of delight ' Make this one a pleasant day in December, One we shall always be glad to re- member. But now lt is over, the day is now done-- Not a thing left to do except to go home. So out through the door there scam- pers the crowd, With an exit you might say was a little bit loud, Where they vanish completely from view, You can hear them call a Merry Christmas to lg-1 and Q. September 3 September 18 September 25 September 28 October 5 October October 15 October 17 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 7 November November November November November November 16 20 December 12 11- CALENDAR' 12 8-9 14 22-23 29-30-31 December 13 -16 December 24528 January January January January 9 16 23 February 4 February February 12 12 February 20 February 22 February 25 March 1 March March March March 14 20 27 29 30-Feb. 2 Great Dayl I School Starts. More fun and howl Freshmen Iniatlon. Tovsm Team Here. Basketball season begins Hunnewell here. ' Leonard there N. E. Missouri Teachers Meeting Mr. Dodge shows movies Holy Rosary there Hunnewell here Leonard here Shelbyville there New Ditto Machine arrives St. Joseph CEdinaJ here State Teachers Meeting Holy Rosary here Clarence here Gem City girls--Town Team Boys here Thanksgiving Vacation Shelby County Tournament First snow Monroe City Tournament Christmas Vacation Clarence here Shelbyville here Novelty there Shelbina Tournament Novelty here Bethel girls at Gem City Lincolns Birthday. Abraham Lincoln McDaniel, the pup, arrives. Rip! Ripl The day Mr. Ba11a.nce's face got red! Negro Minstrel Washingtons Birthday State Supervisor and Mr. Dodge visit. Juniors select class play. Ping Pong Tournament begins Mr. Dodge shows movies Basketball party Leonard Table Tennis Match Here Junior Play April April April April April May May May May May Shelbyville Table Tennis Match There All School Party Leonard Table Tennis Match There Shelbyville Table Tennis Match Here Senior Play junior and Senior Trip Baccalaureate Special Senior Assembly Commencement All School Picnic Compliments of Count Court ot Shelb Count Mildred Babb, Deputy Clerk, Shelbyville. E. C. Erwin, Presiding J udge, Lakenan. Omer R. Dye, Judge Eastern District, Shelbyville. Lonnie W. Walker, Judge Western District, Shelbina. I lNancy Revercomb, Clerk, Shelbyville. - SHELBYVILLE, MISSOURI E. M. DAMRELL, President W. C. HEWITT, Vice-Pr esident J. M. PICKETT, Cashier W. B. Pickett, Asst. Cashier C. W. Rash, Asst. Cashier The Citizens Bank The Only Way To Have a Friend Is To Be One MELON'S STORE Bethel, Missouri Poultry, Eggs, Cream, Etc. Dry Goods - Notions - Shoes - Fresh Meats - Fruits - Groceries Mill Feeds MUSGROVE FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 17 Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Musgrove, Bethel, Mo. MILES 8: BATES Shoes - Ready-to-Wear - Clothing - Dry Goods Gents' Furnishings A Good Place To Shop Shelbina, Mo. AL'S ELECTRIC STORE Electrical Appliances of All Kinds Shelbyville, Missouri Ei M. Damrell, President Nettie R. Day, Secretary W. C. Hewitt, Vice-President Mrs. Goldie G. Spurling, Treas. CENTRAL ABSTRACT 8: LOAN COMPANY, INC. Abstracts, Loans, Insurance and Real Estate Shelbyville, Missouri Compliments of SHELBY COUNTY SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION Cary Wenetroub, Director Aretha Bryant and Mary H. Brown, Visitors Marjorie Weems, Stenographer Lavern White, Stenographer MILLION 81 BARKELEW Henry A. Barkelew - Marion E.. Million - E. W. Hawkins Funeral and Ambulance Service Shelbina. Clarence Bethel NOR-A BOWERS For Candy, Ice Cream and Eats Galore School Kids Will Find at-- Dry Goods and Groceries PEAKS GROCERY STORE Quality Guaranteed Bgthel, MO, Compliments of GILSTRAP'S MOTOR CO. There's a Ford In Your Future Shelbina, Mo. Compliments of POSTMASTER Bethel, Mo. BOWERS DRUG STORE Drugs - Cosmetics - School Supplies Stock and Poultry Remedies Bethel, Mo. HIBB HARDWARE AND GROCERIES Bethel, Mo. Omer Torbett E. R. Frye, President Roy D. Frye, Secretary-Treasurer FARMERS EXCHANGE Everett Winger Shelbyville, Mo. M. F. A. M. F. A. P. E. SANDERS GROCERY High Grade Foods - Home Killed Meats Phone 45 Shelbyville, Mo. HENDERSON'S PRODUCE CO. Cash Buyers of Poultry, Eggs, Cream, Wool and Hides Manufacturers of All Kinds of Feeds Phone 222 Shelbina, Mo. DOC'S SERVICE STATION Lubrication Our Specialty Phone 50 Shelbyville, Mo. Phone 186 For the Best In Dry Cleaning Dyeing -- Pressing See Us for Fur Coat Storage SHELBYVILLE CLEANERS Shelbyville, Mo. W. T. DIMMITT Jeweler and Optometrist Shelbyville, Mo. THE SHELBYVILLE THEATER Your Place To Go Always a Good Show Shelbyville, Mo. We Would Appreciate Your Trade HENDERSON PRODUCE CO. Shelbyville, Mo. H. M. LeFEURE, M. D. Shelbyville, Mo. ILLINOIS OIL COMPANY J. E. Kelso, Manager HAYES FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING CO. Shelbyville, Mo. BEN FRANKLIN VARIETY STORE Thousands of Things -- 50 to 31.00 Shelbina and Macon N. C. MILLER J. B. Miller, Prop. Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Wallpaper G. E. Appliances - Skelgas Stoves Shelbyville, Mo. Phone 39 H. V. ARCHER Dry Goods - Notions - Shoes Shelbyville, Mo. MEISNER'S DRUG STORE School Supplies - Gifts - Fountain Serv. Shelbyville, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Meisner THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICE Shelbyville, Mo. WAITE'S SHOE SHOP Shoes, Harness, Canvas Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Waite, Props. Shelbyville, Missouri GARNER'S SERVICE STATION Ice, Gas, Oil, Greases and Batteries ' Shelbyville, Mo. If You Can Read THE SHELBINA DEMOCRAT Becomes a Weekly Need for News When First It's Told Of Community Happenings and Buying Economy BEDWELL GRANITE WORKS -Since 1894-- Quality Memorials at Reasonable Prices See Us Now Memorials Perpetuate Memory Compliments of ELMER P. THRELKELD Collector of Shelby County Shelbyville, Mo. Compliments of FLORA CHURCHWELL County Treasurer Compliments of NORTH MISSOURI LUMBER CO. H, P. GAINES Phone 169 Shelbyville, Mo. Probate Judge Biiiiiiiiig Materials of Quality Shelbyville, Missouri Mound City Paints Compliments of GAYLORD WILKINS Attorney-At-Law Shelbyville, Mo. Compliments of SEPHAS BEAUTY SHOP Shelbina, Mo. MILLER FURNITURE STORE --Since 1864-- Furniture and Floor Covering Phone No. 40 Shelbina, Mo. Compliments of B. F. DOBYNS LUMBER CO. Shelbina., Mo. Clothing -- Shoes B0'RDEN'S VARIETY STORE L A S L E Y ' S Things You Need -- Buy Them Here - Quality Since 1875 Shelbina, Mo Shelbyville, Mol. Furnishings -- Hats WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE QQQEE