Center High School - Mirror Yearbook (Center, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1950 volume:

% 4 t With much pleasure we dedicate this annual to the teacher. Miss Elsie Baker, who has been our sponsor for two years and who has worked so diligently and willfully to help us in our many problems and duties. Annual Staff Annual Staff Florence Smith........Annual and Art Editor Darlene Allen. . . Juanita Burroughs. . . .Assistant Annual Editor Ernest Lewellen Bobby A. Palmer............Photograph Editor Shirley Roberts. Lloyd Myers.....Assistant Photograph Editor Raymond Bontz. Ada Jean Wilson....................Historian Donald Huse. . . . Jean Calhoun...Undergraduate Editor . . . Activity Editor ........Fun Editor .....Senior Editor .... Sports Editor Business Manager Editor's Note: 1 wish to express my sincerest appreciation to everyone that helped us make the “Mirror” a success. I want to thank all the members of the annual staff, our never-tiring sponsor, who is always ready to lend us a helpful hand, and also to Mr. Hansford, who proof- read all our printed material. We have added several extra pages and a few new ideas. We hope that our “Mirror” will hold many happy memories of dear old C. H. S. Sponsor's Note: The Senior Class of 1949-50 started the first annual meeting with an ambition to publish an annual that their school would be proud to own. They wanted an annual that would bring back for the students memories of dear, old Center High. During the year this ambition did not die down, but grew, as they industriously worked on this project during their spare time. In the Annual Office, which was established by the staff, you could see a member of the staff pounding away at a typewriter, mounting pictures, or in conference on the management of the annual. The staff did their very best. This type of work was the first of the kind that they had ever done. We sold the annual for a dollar, which made it possible for every student to own one. Selling the annual at this low price also meant we had only a few dollars for expenses; this called for a great deal of management, because of lack of money. We want you to enjoy the MIRROR, keeping in mind the above facts. 2 Faculty J. R. WILSON Superintendent, Coach Sophomore Sponsor Mathematics Physical Education M. A. K. S. T. C. “If you want to get ahead, first learn to use the one you have. ELSIE BAKER, Principal Commerce, Social Science Senior Sponsor H. L. G.: M.U.: K.S.T.C. “It is the small things in life that makes life won- derful. PAUL HOWE Science, Social Science Freshman Sponsor K.S.T.C., M. U. B.S. “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to BRYAN L. HANSFORD English, Music Dramatics, Junior Sponsor Central; Asbury College K. S. T. C. - A. B. Phillippians 1:21, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' MILDRED INLOW. Principal First and Second K- S. T. C., H. L. G. Culver-Stockton B. S. T®he time to be friendly; it is the road to happiness. MARY E. O’HERN Third and Fourth A. E. H. L. G. Endeavor to be what you desire to appear. JAMES ROSSER Fifth and Sixth H. L. G. “Punctuality is the key to success. CAROLYN HAFNER Seventh and Eighth Central College Southern Methodist U. C. M. S. C. '‘Live for others and you'll never be alone. 3 Student Council Ada Wilson, Mr. Wilson, Donald Huse, Miss Baker, Kenneth Evans, Shirley Sals man, Mr. Hansford, Mr. How«, Doris Cawden. Billy Fanning, Betty Ransdell-Secretary, and Charlie Sells-President wasn't present. STUDENT-FACULTY COUNCIL Under the supervision of Superintendent J. R. Wilson, a Student-Faculty Council was or- ganized for the purpose of greater co-operation and understanding between the students and the faculty. Two members were chosen by each class for the representatives in the council. It was decided by the council to allow each class four parties a year. Only two school activities are allowed each week, and no parties were scheduled the night before a basketball game. Juniors and Seniors are allowed to invite guests out of school with the approval of the Council. A point system was set up to determine which class would have priority over the other. The Student-Faculty sponsored a basketball tournament between classes at noon hour, which proved to be fun. It was decided that medal stripes would be bought and pinned on a letter for the first three years for music, athletics, and dramatic achievements. All eligible Seniors are to receive a new letter with everything woven in it. Each class agreed to give 2% of their total income for the purpose of buying letters. A new school song was adopted and is printed in the annual. The council decided anyone with three unexcused absent excuses would be failed for the six weeks. It was voted to continue showing educational films. One student and a teacher were appointed to attend the films and see if they were suitable for high school students. The Student-Faculty has been considered a success by both the students and the faculty, the success being determined by the many activities it has sponsored to make our school a more pleasant place to work. We hope it will be continued in the future. 4 Center, a small agricultural town, is located in Northeast Missouri, almost in the exact center of Ralls County. The town streets are laid out at right angles with plenty of peaceful shade trees on all sides. Center is a type of town where peacefulness, quietness, friendliness, and happiness Seem to exist. f Center has grown a great deal since the first drug store was opened in 1871 by Jeff Efflis, from which Center was first named “ Jefftown. The town was incorporated as a vil- lage under the state laws in 1882. A town organization, elected by the people, makes plans for improvements, and takes care of the town’s affairs as they group in the City Hall. On Sunday morning, church bells are heard calling the people to worship. The streets are full of people making their way to the church of their choice, Christian, Baptist, and Methodist. If you were near one of the beautiful and well-kept churches you would hear voices singing praises to God. If you should step inside to attend the morning service, you would be greeted by a warm handshake and friendly smiles. Reverend Earl Powers, Reverend John Golden, or Reverend Henry Eisenberg would deliver a sermon full of inspiration. East of Main Street is a red brick building. Groups of students are strolling up the street through snow or the air of spring. Some of them are dreaming of their future, others are thinking of some unprepared lessons which await them. After meeting the students and school employees and looking around the school, there is no doubt in your mind as to why the school is so important to the people of Center. Now we are going to take a tour down the Main Street of Center; first we enter the Layne Grocery Store. A little farther along, we stop at the Couch Filling Station. Lo and behold, there is our friend, Mr. Couch! On the next corner we find three places of business. Shulse's Grocery, Neuschafer’s Hardware, and Dr. Brook’s office. I’m sure you’ll need something from one of them. We stop, look, and listen before we cross the highway. After crossing the high- way, we find the only Poultry House in Center. It is owned and operated by Dewey Nichols. Does anyone need a haircut? The next place is the barber shop. Now it is time for lunch and we drop in at Dick and Rena’s for a sandwich. Next we find the Walkups. Next we find Brothers’ Grocery and Center’s Dry Goods Store. On the corner are Mr. Keithly’s business and the pool hall. After crossing the street, we deposit our savings at the Bank. Feeling hot and tired, we stop at Brown’s Cafe for a soft drink and then do some shopping at the dime store. Next we go to mail some letters at the post office. I suddenly remember the toothache I had last night and stop at the dentist’s office for an appointment. Near the corner by the highway, we find the Center Locker, the Center Herald Office, and the Ralls County Motor Company. To soon it is 4:00 P. M. and time for the appointment at Moss’ Beauty Shop. As we left the town we stop at the Hulse Filling Station to refill our car for the journey home. Yes, you agree with me, as I expected; Center is a great place. 5 Alumni Patsy Hickerson Riggs: “I appreciated the privilege of playing basketball and the company of my fellow students.” Frances Herring: ‘‘It hasn’t been very long ago, but 1 realize now that my school day bas- ketball games were the most enjoyable times of my life. There is nothing like it, so enjoy it while you can.” Robert Rhodes: ‘‘C. H. S. is a great place, and I wish I were there again.” Pat Brothers: ‘‘I have many good memories of C. H. S. I wish I were back.” Ruth Briggs Cragen: ”1 am appreciative of the training I received at C. H. S. which has helped me secure my position at the Center State Bank.” Dorothy Klever: ‘‘Good friends, enjoyable times, and pleasant surroundings, all make up my everlasting memories of C. H. S.” Betty Lou Cole: “I'll never have any happier memories than the ones I had at good old C. H. S.” C. H. Weldy: ‘‘My memories of C. H. S. concerns the education and good times I received while attending.” Dyas Livers: ‘‘It has been twenty-seven years since I ran up and down the steps of old C. H. S. That was one of the happiest times of my life. Many times I have wished I was back doing it all over again.” Gladys Walkup: “I’m proud of Center High School and I haven’t forgotten my happy school days there. Marjorie B. Hayden: I have always been proud that I went to school at C. H. S. I enjoyed school days very much and there are times when I would like to be in school again.” Betty Moomaw: “I enjoyed the many good times I had at C. H. S. and I appreciate the educa- tion 1 received.” Jim Waterman: “My school days at C. H. S. will always be remembered and cherished. It has always had a fine group of faculty members and I’m sure it always will.” Everette Pabst: “I wish I were back in school. I enjoyed the eleven years I spent at C. H. S. I particularly enjoyed basketball games.” Betty Swon: “My school days at C. H. S. are very dear to me. Sue Rice: “Seems a long time ago, it’s still a good school and I really believe a better one.” Jack Hancock: “There have been many improvements in the school that have contributed to the betterment of the community.” Rosa Lena Hart: “It hasn’t been too awfully long since I was at C. H. S. but long enough to envy the Seniors (especially) of their last year.” Helen Jackson: “Twenty-one years have passed since I have gone up and down the steps of C. H. S. but I shall always remember the good times, friends and especially basketball--al- though they were mostly outdoor games. We had lots of fun and if I had the wind, I’d still like to play.” Adeline Anderson: “I’ll always remember the good times I had at C. H. S. Jean Morman: “The pleasant times 1 had at C. H. S. shall linger in my memory. Bill Couch: “Would like to be going to school again. 6 RAYMOND BONTZ “Admired Basketball.............1.2.3,4 Junior and Senior Flays.... 3,4 Mixed Chorus President......4 Chorus.................1,2,3,4 Class President..............4 Sports Editor, Annual Staff. . .4 JEAN CALHOUN A Blonde Bombshell Basketball.................1,2 Cheerleader................3,4 Junior and Senior Plays... . 3,4 Class Rep. and Secretary. . .1,4 Lunch room...................3 Chorus.................1,2,3,4 Undergraduate Annual Ed.. . . 4 ERNEST LEWELLEN Ladies’ Man Basketball............1,2,3,4 Junior and Senior Plays. . . . 3,4 Secretary and Treasurer....3 Representative.............4 Chorus.....................l Fun Editor, Annual Staff...4 DONALD HUSE Blondes Preferred” (One) Basketball................. Junior and Senior Plays. ... 3,4 Vice-President...............3 Chorus...................1,2,3 4 Quartet................... 3,4 Student Faculty..............4 Business Manager, Annual Staff........................4 DARLENE ALLEN “Blondes Any Old Time Basketball............1.2.3,4 Junior and Senior Plays.. . . 3,4 Vice-President...................4 Chorus...........................1 Activities, Annual Staff.........4 ADA WILSON Books Or Boys? Basketball............1,2,3,4 Junior and Senior Plays.. . . 3,4 Class Treasurer..............2 Chorus.......................1 Historian Editor, Annual Staff........................4 Student Facility.............4 8 SHIRLEY ANN ROBERTS Lover of English HI basketball............1.2,3,4 Junior and Senior Plays... 2,3,4 Class President.............3 Class Treasurer.............4 Chorus......................1 Senior Editor, Amusi a LLOYD MYERS Business Man Basketball.............1,2,3,4 Assistant Photographer, Annual Staff. ...............4 FLORENCE SMITH Gene's One and Only Band....................1.2 Apollo.....................1,2 Patrician....................2 Class Secretary..............2 Cheerleader................3,4 Chorus.....................3.4 Junior and Senior Plays. . . . 3,4 Annual Editor. . . 4 JUANITA BURROUGHS Sophomore Lover (One) Junior and Senior Plays. . . . 3,4 Chorus................... 1 Assistant Editor. Annual Staff......................4 BOBBY A. PALMER The Great Lover (Not Bob Hope) Basketball..............1,2,3 Junior and Senior Plays.. . . 3,4 President and Vice-Pres... 1,2 Representative..............3 Quartet................1.2.3,4 Chorus................... 1,2,3,4 Photographer, Annual Staff. . . 4 9 Last Will and Testament of The 1950 Seniors I, Juanita Bur roughs, will my temper to James Moomaw, and my fondness for green chev- rolets to Dorothy Briggs. I, Florence Smith, will my ability to get out of study halls to Eugene Cole, and my good times to the three musketeers: Charlene Brooks, Mary Webb, and Sandra Wisner. I, Shirley Roberts, will my love for English III to Mildred Scheiner, and my dancing ability to Shirley Salsman. I, Donald Huse, will my ability to hold one girl to John Baker, and my love for blondes to anyone who likes them as well as I do. I, Jean Calhoun, will my blonde hair to Lois Hickerson, and my cheerleading suit to Norma Jean Jackson. I, Bobby Palmer, will my ability to haul the girls around during noon hour to any boy who has a car. “Good luck, boys!” I, Ernest Lewellen, will my ability to stay in trouble to Tommy Neuschafer, and my basket- ball ability to Paul Jones. I, Ada Wilson, will my red hair to Martha Asbury, and my interest in all boys to Sherry Tapley. “Better watch out, Bobby! I, Darlene Allen, will my freckles to Dorothy Briggs, and my favorite cud of gum to any seat that isn’t quite filled yet. I, Raymond Bontz, will my height to Charlie Sells, and my love for girls to Bobby Wisner. “Watch out, Betty! I, Lloyd Myers, will my typing ability to G. L. Hoffman, and my noisy ways to Teddy Summers. Senior Class Prophecy Jean Calhoun...Aftfer graduating from high school, she became a telephone operator, but not for long. She and Donald are married now and live on a farm not far from Center. Shirley Roberts...She is now a secretary for a big businessman in New York, and still an old maid. She still has hopes of getting married someday, but thinks it is doubtful. Juanita Burroughs....She tried secretarial work for awhile, but a certain young man changed her mind. She is now living on farm near Center. Florence Smith....She is a head nurse for a big hospital in St. Louis. She isn’t married yet, but she has a gleam in her eye for a certain young doctor, so we don’t think it will be long now. Darlene Allen.....She met a big rancher from Texas soon after graduating from high school, so now she lives on a big ranch. You should see her two blonde-headed children. Ada Wilson.....She is the only schoolteacher out of the class and she really makes a good one. We think she will be married soon, because she has a big diamond on her finger. ‘‘It looks like the Northern Star! Bobby Palmer......He is farming in partnership with his dad on a big farm not far from Center. As far as we know, he is still looking for the right girl. Donald Huse....A prosperous young farmer, with a loving young wife, and also the father of two little blonde-haired children, a boy and a girl. Raymond Bontz.....Is now the head man of a big business in Chicago; he is planning on being married in early June. None of us have met his lovely wife yet, but I bet she’s short, sweet, and neat. Ernest Lewellen...Is the owner of a big motor company in California. Guess what? He finally found the right girl. Lloyd Myers....Is a secretary for a big business firm. He said he owes all his success to Center High School. 10 Bacca la u rea te Processional---------- Invocation------------ Hymn------------------ Duet------------------ Baccalaureate Address Special--------------- Benediction----------- Recessional----------- ----------------Bryan L. Hansford -----------------F. P. Ne us chafer ---------------------Group Singing Marilyn How aid and Norma Jackson -------------Reverend John Golden ---------------------Boys’ Quartet -----------------Austin Chenoweth ----------------Bryan L. Hansford Commencemen t Processional----------------------- Invocation------------------------- Solo--------------------------------- Introduction of Speaker------------ Address---------------------------- Special---------------------------- Presentation of the Class and Awards Presentation of Diplomas------------- Benediction------------------------ Recessional-------------------------- ----------Bryan L. Hansford ---------------G. C. Layne -----------Bobby A. Palmer Superintendent J. R. Wilson Senator Richard J. Chamier ------------Senior Quartet Superintendent J. R. Wilson ------------E. G. Morawitz .............W.R. Hancock ----------Bryan L. Hansford CLASS MOTTO: “The Door Of Success Is Open Wide. CLASS COLOR: Blue and Silver. 11 CLASS FLOWER: Red Roses. BOBBY COWDEN President Sherry’s Heartbeat. JOHN RAKER Vice-President Thinking is but a waste of time. DOROTHY BRIGGS Sec r etar y - T r eas or e r Sweetest gal in school. EARL REEVES Reporter Loves to come to school. SANDRA ASHER They all call me Sandy. NORMA JEAN JACKSON Short and sweet. MARGARET PALMER Maggie SHERRY TAPLEY This Junior likes a Junior. KENNETH EV . 1S Daddy’s little helper. SARA COWDEN Has business in Hannibal. 14 e ETTA MAE INLOW Let's give a cheer for Dwain. MILDRED SCHINER ' ‘Bookworm SHIRLEY SALSMAN “The Farmer's daughter. MILDRED TAPLEY Oh. these little sisters. DWA1NE FERTCH “Now si i here Mae. Mae! JOYCE CARTER Better never than late. SHIRLEY SCHUERMANN “Center's lost, Michigan's gained. NORMA KOHLER dropped out JOYCE LEAKE Wish her a Merry Christmas in November. 15 Sue Brothers “President” Left to Right: Marilyn Howald Tommie Neuschater “Vice-President” Betty Randsell “Sec. and Treas.” Bob Wisner “Reporter” Paul Jones Dixie Swan Gene Cole Martha Asbury Hugh Logan Riley Morawitz Jackie Tapley Charlie Sells Junior Ardrey Carl Schaffer Billy Kuntz George Ford James Moomaw Clellen Brooks Gladys Holcomb Charles Woods 17 Mary Webb “President Left to Right: Teddy Summers Vice-President Sandra Wisner Sec. and Treas. Mary Palmer Reporter Emma Jean Hinch Eula Mae Ellison Billy Joe Fanning Ooris Cowdcn Lois Hickerson Carol Jones Angeta Gorden Jacqueline Rissmiller G. L. Hoffman Louisa Hinch Mary Booher Donna Davis Charlene Brooks Below: Jimmy Tipton r 19 Boys’ Basketball Team Boys’ Basketball Team The boys’ basketball of 1949-50 got off to a bad start at the Center High School, with about twenty boys enrolled to begin with. The lettermen back from last year were Ernest Lewellen, Bobby A. Palmer, Bobby Cowden, Eugene Cole, Charlie Sells, Kenneth Evans, and Raymond Bontz. For Captain, we boys chose Ernest Lewellen, and for Co-Captain, Bobby Cowden. We played two games in the Center Tournament, winning the first game and losing the second by a very close score which gave us second place in the tournament. Later we went to the Eolia Tournament and we played our first game with Silex, and lost 27 to 43. We were now playing for Consolation, in which we played Frankford’s “A” team and Bowling Green’s “B team. We beat Frankford 27 to 64 and Bowling Green’s “B” team 26 to 43. The fourth place trophy was a beauty and we boys took turns holding it on our way back home from Eolia BOYS’ SCORES Center--44 New London-- 16 Center- -39 New London-- 16 Center--19 Ilasco ■32 Center- -59 Laddonia 30 Center--08 F rankford 22 Center- -40 Perry •26 Center--32 Farber ■19 Center- -39 Wellsville 13 Center--49 Laddonia 22 Center- -42 Wellsville 48 Center--40 Ilasco ■25 Center- -35 Ilasco •16 Center--32 Frankford 13 Center- -43 Farber •39 21 Girls Basketball Team About thirty-two girls enrolled in basketball at the beginning of the season, with Dorothy Briggs as Captain, and Darlene Allen as Co-Captain. The girls played and won three games in the Center Tournament which gave them first place. Later they entered the Monroe City Tournament, winning their first two games and losing their third game to Monroe City to win second place. The girls entered in the Palmyra Tournament and they won their first game and lost their second game to Edina; they dropped out of the Tournament. This was the last game of the season, February 2, 1950. The girls total score for the season was 749 points; their opponents’ score was 503 points. The total number of games played were twenty-four, winning twenty-one and losing GIRLS’ SCORES Center--39 New London-- 13 Center--28 Perry --22 Center—41 Uasco • 23 Center--29 Palmyra - 20 Center--71 F rankford 25 Center--37 LaGrange - 31 Center--44 Farber •21 Center--27 Monroe City- -42 Center--22 Laddonia 19 Center--3 8 Ilasco — — 15 Center--28 Ilasco 10 Center—34 F arber— — 36 Center--35 F rankford 20 Center--24 Perry —20 Center--40 New London 22 Center--44 Em. Phil. - 09 Center--42 Laddonia 38 Center—19 Edina — 25 22 Cheerleaders BACK: Marilyn How aid, Etta Mae Lnlow, Sue Brothers. FRONT: Florence Smith, Jean Calhoun. Rah! Rah! Pep Team After the tournament this year, we were completely convinced that our pep team was really the pride and joy of our basketball teams. The more the five gold and maroon-clad girls yelled, the harder the Bulldogs played. They proudly twirled and whirled the school colors in their full skirts and blouses of gold and maroon, as they went through their motions to encourage the teams on to victory. The school song and two of their favorite yells were adopted by the Student-Faculty Council and they are printed below. Our School Song We're loyal to you, Center High! To you we'll be true, Center High! We'll bank you to stand 'gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Center High. Rah! Rah! So follow that ball, Center High! Go crashing ahead, Center High. Our team is our great protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory From you. Center High. Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Center BU-BU, B-u-1-1; DO-DO, D-o-g-s; Bull-dogs, Bull-dogs Fight! Fight! Fight! Filing out that dear old flag to which we’ll be true. Bring on your girls and boys fighting for you. Like men of old--on, giants, placing re- liance, shouting defiance-- Rah! Rah! Rah! Among the broad green hills that nourish our land. For honest labor and for learning we stand. And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, C. H. S. h Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah High Hep, Hep Show your pep. Ginger up and take a step, Fight! Fight! With all your might Clean them up and do it right. 23 School Calendar 1949-1950 September 8--The Freshmen are surely learning fast. 16--Trumpeteers Assembly. ‘‘Good, weren’t they?” 20— “Rah! Rah! London.” Our first ball game at last. 23 — ‘‘Now smile real pretty.” School pictures. October 4—Senior party, a hayride to the Ed Batty farm. 1 l--‘‘Sophomores, did you have a hayride or a collection party?” 21— Went to the Stanolinde Pipe Line and received a lecture on oils. 24-29--Center Basketball Tournament. “What will the outcome be?” November 1— Another month ended and one started. 2- 5—Teachers meeting. “Have a nice time. We will.” 15—Sophomores are sponsoring an all school party in the gym. 17—Mississippian Assembly. Those colored boys surely can sing. December 1 — “Everyone be good. We have company in the gym. Farm Bureau Meeting. 2—Marionette show. “Cute little toys, weren’t they? 6- 7—Monroe City Tournament. “What will it be, girls?” 7— The commercial department purchased a Mimeograph Machine. 20— Christmas program, sponsored by Mr. Hansford and starring the Mixed Chorus. 21— -Better be good for Santa is coming soon. 22— Vacation started early, thanks to the ice. January 2—Back for more school after an enjoyable vacation. 11—Freshman skating party. “Hard on the floor or was it the Freshmen?’ 19-21—Eolia Tournament. Boys fight hard. 27—Toni Gauer, from Switzerland. Enjoyed by Miss Hafner! February 1—“Palmyra, here we come to the tournament we have been waiting for. 8—Soils and crops meeting in the gym. 15—Speech plays, sponsored by Mr. Hansford. Dwaine and John were really little devils. 20-25--Sub-Regional Tournament. “Boys, what will it be? 22—Washington’s Birthday. “Who ate those bananas? March 1— Lamb or Lion. We hope it’s a lamb. 2— -Magician Show. ‘‘Fast, isn’t he?” 3— Freshman party. ‘‘Was the show good? 22—Music Meet. Held at Perry. Sing your best. April 1--April Fool's Day. Who was the biggest fool? 3--Senior Day. Gee, I’m tired, but wasn’t it fun?” 27—Senior Play. Kay Beats The Band. May 5—Junior play. Aunt Tillie Goes to Town.” 7—Baccalaureate; enjoyed by all but the Seniors. 11 — Commencement. Diplomas and TEARS. 12—Last day of school. Juniors’ and Seniors’ big dance. 24 Snapshots “Bookkeeping class, tt’s work! But fun. American Problems - “It's the Labor problem today. Shorthand Class. Gay-ish-ingk-Greek ? Leaving on the Senior's BIG JOURNEY! An airolane view of Typing I. 25 The new mimeograpn mac bine. “Thanks to 1949-50 Seniors. Yes, this is Mr. Wilson.” “Not unusual for “John. “ ‘Red’ shot that one.” “Receiving First Place Trophy. 26 Center and arber playing for first. Notice the defence, not many like it. “First and Second Grade Recess. Nothing like getting on the job. Yes sir! My first concert! Teacher makes mistakes, too. P. T. A. Officers Well, it's like this Dwaine and J ohn- but whose feet ? Presentation of the trophies at our tournament. Well, I fixed that. Captain Lewellen, Coach Wilson, Captain Briggs, and the 1950 trophies. 27 29 Korny Korner Does Mr. Hansford still meet the “Farmer’s Daughter” on the stage or did he get “The Shock of His Life” doing it ? ? Junior Ardrey plans to run for student council president next year. Raymond, which is the hardest to understand - Bookkeeping or Girls ? ? Evans has been chosen as the Typical Missourian. Changes (Girls)? ? Mr. Howe, it is too bad you can’t use dollar bills in the pay telephones at Palmyra. Did Mr. Wilson ever find all of his stapling machines ? Lewallen - “I’ve got a new pop! I told the folks at Eolia that he was a proud pop, too. Or at least he should be!” Mr. Hansford, does your chair ever lose its sense of balance? What happens to the contents of the chair when this happens ? Perhaps the Speech Class can help you figure out the answer Ask Mr. Wilson where he is sure to find Mrs. Wilson and Miss Baker if they are out in his car ? “Why are you running. Red?” I’m trying to keep two boys from fighting. “That’s good, and who are the boys ?’’ “Donald Huse and me.” Miss Baker - “You look worried.” Mr. Wilson - “I am. My wife was making a cake and the recipe said, put in the eggs, sugar, shortening, and milk, and beat it. I haven’t seen her since. Margaret - “Have you heard about the Three Ink Spots?” Norma Jean - “No.” Margaret - “One is out, and the other two are still in the pen finishing out their sentence. Raymond - “Mon, I can’t-- Mother - “Don’t say you can’t. Everything is possible if you try hard enough.” Raymond - “Well, let’s see you put the toothpaste back in the tube.” Mr. Hansford - “G. I., what part of speech is “Is”? G. I. - Monday-“Noun.”' Tuesday—“Predicate Adjective.” Wednesday-“Pronoun. Thursday-”Adverb.” Friday-“Ah, gee, Mr. Hansford, I’m all mixed up.” Who ate the Bananas ? ? ? ? John ? ? ? ? Florence ? ? ? ? Mr. Hansford ? ? ? ? Sandra ? ? ? ? What does G. I. have against the Kemper Academy?” Announcement: Mr. Wilson-“I am sure all of you want to see the Stork Exchange” sto— Sto-c--------------------That is Stock Exchange!!” 30 31 First and Second Grades ___MISS MILDRED INLOW, TEACHER FRONT ROW: L. to R. TwUa Chaney Betty Lou Lleurence Glenn Jane Smith Sharon Kay Dud ding Naomi Jennings Jane Ann Morawltz Bobby Shoemate Kenneth Swan Llndel Jackson Vada Six SECOND ROW: Clarence Reeves Sibert M. Hill Robert Jones Cloyd Jackson Donald Robinson Jimmy Oglesby Roberta Jennings Donna Gayle Hulse Glenn Jackson. Jr. Maltie Haw kins on THIRD ROW: Mike Couch Bill Jenks Peggy Wisner Natalie Oglesby Don Gibbs Billy Wisner Betty Armentrout Bobby Lee Farren Sharon Lennox J. D. Ledbetter Third and Fourth Grades ___MISS MARY O’HERN FRONT ROW: L. to R. Charles Lieurance Carol Dee Oglesby Keithley McIntosh Wanda Sue Walkup Carolyn Waddell WUllam Gibbs SECOND ROW: Gary Couch Ellen Gibbs Carlon Jackson Betty Farran Gerald Kurz MUdred Robinson THIRD ROW: Danny Morawitz Helen Mae Kurz Carolyn Neuschaier Kenneth Armentrout Ronald Hulse Nina Jenks WALSWORTH wAiswoerx smothers XumIIm, tu.. U a A. 33 FRONT ROW: L. to R. Delores Lennox Carolyn Lawrence Donnie Krigbaum Bobby Swon Charles Neuschafer Timmy Holcomb Susie Hoffman SECOND ROW: Earlene Goodpasture Buddy Logan Bobby Don Jackson Louvaine Kurz Sharon Wisner Buddy Leake Rachel Hickerson THIRD ROW: Dorothy -Salsman Robert Schaffer Garry Smith Ronnie Stuart Robert Lawrence Billy Jennings Joyce Lieurance Fifth and Sixth Grades___________mr. james rosser, teacher Seventh and Eighth Grades.. MISS CAROLYN HAFNER, TEACHER FRONT ROW: L. to R. Billy Wayne Far ran Judy Salsman Jean Ann Moss Phyllis Herring Patricia Raker Donnie Ravenscraft Wayne Lennox SECOND ROW: Junior Benn Virginia Wilson Rosemary Brown Jimmie Vahle Mary Anne Wisner Jo Ann Kurz THIRD ROW: Wayne Kurz Floyd Leake Darrell Lennox La Rita Howald Lucille Glendinnlng Bill Shulse Janice Morawltz Donna Schaffer 34 Norris Chevrolet PERRY, MISSOURI SALES CHEVROLET SERVICE OFFICIAL AAA GARAGE DAY PHONE 14 NIGHT PHONE 265 Compliments of CENTER STATE BANK Compliments of BROTHER'S CASH STORE “Nearly Everything for Everybody” Phone 12 Center, Missouri Compliments of DR. C. H. BROOKS, D. O. Center, Missouri SHULSE GROCERY MARKET Quality Groceries - Meats - Fruits - Vegetables Phone No. 1 Center, Missouri CENTER ELEVATOR Feeds - Seeds - Coal - Grain Buyers of Cream and Produce L. E. Asher, Manager Center, Missouri Moore’s Paints for All Purposes Bird’s Roofing and Shingles ROBEY-ROBINSON LUMBER CO. Building Materials of All Kinds Sash - Doors - Lath - Lime - Cement D. U. Davis, Local Manager Center, Missouri WALKUP REXALL DRUG STORE Fountain Service Phone 151 Center, Missouri CENTER LOCKER SERVICE Frozen Food is the Best Food Center, Missouri Compliments to the Class of 1950 RALLS COUNTY FARM BUREAU New London, Missouri New London, Missouri REA RALLS COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE “Owned by those we Serve” G. C. LAYNE Groceries and Hardware ‘Dealer in Good Goods Only” Phone 115 Center, Missouri DICK RENA Lunch - Beer - Pool Center, Missouri STANDARD SERVICE Standard Oil Products - Atlas Tires C. J. Millslagle, Proprietor Phone 82 Center, Missouri NEUSCHAFER HARDWARE IMPLEMENT Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service Phone No. 7 Center, Missouri DeSoto RALLS COUNTY MOTOR CO. Plymouth New and Used Cars - Parts - Accessories Sales and Service Phone 73 Center, Missouri S THE CENTER HERALD Your Home Newspaper Job Printing A Specialty Center, Missouri Phone 33 SIMS IMPLEMENT CO. International Harvester - - Symbol of Service Perry, Missouri Compliments of W. R. HANCOCK C. W. GOODIN STORES Compliments of “Trade here and Bank the Difference” THE RALLS COUNTY RECORD Perry, Mo. Established 1865 Phone 309 New London, Mo. CENTER PRODUCE CO. Cash Buyers of All Farm Products Jobbers and Retailers of Flour Feeds Phone 150 Center, Mo. PERRY STATE BANK Member F. D. I. C. Perry, Mo. WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE