Center High School - Mirror Yearbook (Center, MO)

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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

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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

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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