Chatsworth High School - Tale Feathers Yearbook (Chatsworth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

Tale Feathers Published By The Class Of 1953 This yearbook is presented as a memorial to Mis3 Stoutemyer for her many years of loyal service while on the staff at Chat3worth High School. Exceedingly grateful were the speech contestants to whom she unselfishly gave much of her spare time. She gave everyone a chance, whether he was a good student or a poor one. She was always -willing to co-operate with others, and had extra time for slow students. These are just a few of the many reasons why we, the class of 1953� wish this yearbook to serve as a remembrance of Miss Stoutemyer. —2— George H. Saathoff, Raymond C. Martin, Willis B. Pearson, Charles A. Culkin, Robert B. Koehler, R. B. Henrichs, Kenneth H. Hummel Charles a. Culkin Robert B. Koehler President Secretary Board Of Education Superintendent V.illiam A. Kibler, B. S., M. S., Illinois Wesleyan University, University of Illinois, Superintendent of Community Unit 1, Principal of the High School, Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry. ELIZABETH BELTON, B.A. Taylor University Bob Jones University Librarian Speech Coach English GORDON BICKET, B.S. Blackburn College University of Illinois Freshman Advisor F.F.A. Advisor Agriculture, Science RUTH BRENNEMAN, B.Ed. Illinois State Normal U. University of Colorado Prom Advisor Yearbook Advisor Business Education FLORENCE DAVIDSON, A.B. Eureka College University of Wisconsin Junior ELay Advisor G.A.A. Advisor History Latin ALICE JUNE POOL, B.Sd. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College G.A.A. Advisor F.H.A. Advisor Girls' Physical Education Home Economics RONALD SHAFER, B.S. M.S. University of Illinois Wayne University Industrial Arts CLARICE WESLOH, B.Ed. Illinois State Normal U. Band, Ensembles Girls' Glee Club Boys' Glee Club ALAN JOSEPH BALTZ Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Annual Staff 1 ; Annual Editor I4.; Library Staff 1,2, 3; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,1;; Contest Chorus 1,2,3, 1 ; Speech Contest 1,2,3,4; F. B. 1; B.B. 1,2,3A; B.B. Letter 1;; Class Treas. 3. MARIE ANITA CLOSE G.A.A. 1,2,3,14.; F.H.A. 1 .; Jr. Play 3; Tatler Staff !+; Annual Staff I4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,1+; Contest Chorus 3,1;. LAVERN FRANCIS BRUNER Annual Staff 1 .; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,1;; Contest Chorus 1,2,3,U; F.B. 1,2,3,14; F.B. Letter 1,2,3,14; B.B. 1,2,3; B.B. Letter 1,3; Track 1,3,1 . CARL ALOYSIUS CZAJCZYNSKI Sr. Play I4; Annual Staff I4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,1;; Chorus Pres. I;; Contest Chorus 3; F.B. 1;; F.B. Letter 1;; b.b. 3; Brack 1,3,1;; Track Letter 3. -8— AMY LERA CLESTER G.A.A. 1,2,3,U; F.H.A. 1;; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 1;; Tatler Staff 1 ; Annual Staff 1;; Girls' Chorus 1, 2,3,1;; Contest Chorus 2,3. JOHN AL GERBRACHT Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 1;; Annual Staff 1;; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,1;; Contest Chorus 1, 2,3,1;; Band 1; Speech Contest 1,2,3,!;; Dist. Speech Contest 1; Operetta Cast !;; F.B. 1,2,3,!;; F.B. Letter 1,2,3,!;; B.B. 1,2,3,!;; b.b. Letter 3,1;; Track 1,2,3; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Class Pres. 2; Class V.-Pres. 3; Salutatorian. Of JOYCE ANN HOEGER G.A.A. G.A.A. Sec. 1; G.A.A. Treas. 2; G.A.A. V.-Pres. 3; F.H.A. I4; F.H. A. Pres. I45 Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play I45 Tatler Staff 293pk� Tatler Editor I4; Annual Staff I4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,14-5 Chorus Pres. I4; Contest Chorus 1,2,3,14; Speech Contest 2,3� ki Operetta Cast l .; Class Pres. I4; D.A.R. Award U; Valedictorian. SHIRLEY JEAN KRUEGER G.A.A. 1,2,3,14.; F.H.A. I4 P.H.A. Treas. I4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play I4; Tatler Staff 3.14. ;Annual Staff I4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,U; Chorus Sec. I45 Contest Chorus 1,2,3,14; Band 3,14 ; Band Librarian 3; Band Sec. I4; Class Sec. 2.14. WILLIAM EARL HOELSCHER F.F.A. 1,2,3A; F.F.A. Sec. 3; F.F.A. Treas. I4; Jr. Play 3; Annual Staff I4; Library Staff 3,14; Boys' Chorus 3,14; Contest Chorus 3,14; F.B. 3,14; F.B. Letter 3,li; Track 1,2,3,14; Class Sec. 3« JEAN DOLORES McCARTY G.A.A. 1,2,3,14; P.H.A. I4; Annual Staff I4; Girls' Chorus 1,2. DONALD LESTER HUBLY F.F.A. 1,3,14; F.F.A. V.-Pres. 3; F.F.A. Pres. I4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play I4: Annual Staff I4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,14; Chorus V.-Pres. I4; Contest Chorus 2,3,14; F.B. 1,2,3,14; F.B. Letter 1,2,3,14; B.B. 3,14; B.B. Letter I4.; Track 3; Class Treas. I4. BENJAMIN EDGAR PEARSON Band 1,2,14; Glee C3ub I4; Contest Chorus I4; National Honor Society J4; Romance Language Club 2,3,14; Science Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Sr. Play I4. —9— THELMA JEAN RINGO G.A.A. l,2,3,k; G.A.A. Pres. U; F.H.A. I4.; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play I4.; Tatler Staff Ij.; Annual Staff I4.; Girls1 Chorus 3,14-; Chorus Librarian I4.; Contest Chorus 3,U; Operetta Cast JOHN RICHARD ROSENBOOM Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play I4.5 Annual Staff I4.; Tatler Staff 39kl Library Staff 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3 4; Chorus Pres. 3� Contest Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Operetta Cast I4.; F.B. 1,2,3; F.B. Letter 1,2,3; B.B. 1,2,3,4; B.B. Letter 2,3,14-; Track 1,2,3,14.; Class Treas. 2; Class Pres. 3; Class V.-Pres. 4- DELORIS JUNE RUNYON G.A.A. 1,2,3,14-; F.H.A. 4; Tatler Staff 2,3,14-; Annual Staff 14.; Library Staff 2,3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,14-; Contest Chorus 2,3,4; Band 3; Class V.-Pres. 1,2. LELAND ARTHUR SCANLON Sr. Play 1+; Annual Staff 4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,14-; Chorus Librarian 4; Contest Chorus 2,3,14.; F.B. 2,3,14-; F.B. Letter 2,3,14-; B.B. 2, 3,14-; Track 3,1+. BARBARA JEAN WARDER G.A.A. 1,2,3,14■; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Tatler Staff 2,3,14.; Annual Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,14 ; Contest Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3,14-; Speech Contest 1,3, 4; Music Contest 3,14+ Class Pres. 1. —10— 1ST ROW: A. Clester, A. Gerbracht, B. Warder, D. Rosenboom, S. Krueger. 2ND ROW: P. Scanlon, D. Hubly, B. Hoelscher, Miss Plaster, T. Ringo, J. Hoeger, A. Baltz. Senior Play Cast THE BIG POTATO Aaron Butterfield, a man with big ideas...........................A1 Gerbracht Emma Butterfield, his wife.......................................Barbara Warder Janie Butterfield, their daughter..................................Joyce Hoeger Tommy Carlton, who is interested in Janie...........................Alan Baltz Gramp, who does nothing but think, think, and think. . . . Dick Rosenboom Aunt Sophie, a rich, snooty social climber.......................Shirley Krueger Mrs. Terwilliger, another social climber ........................ Tnelma Ringo Banker Lushbags, who also raises potatoes .................................. Don Hubly Belle Amesbury, a female reporter from London........................Amy Clester Mike Edwards, who deals in the black market..........................Pat Scanlon Radio Voice...................................................Carl Czajczynski Play Director . . Miss Louise Plaster Stage Manager . . Bill Hoelscher Business Manager . .Jean McCarty Aaron Butterfield thinks up the scheme of a potato contest which backfires when the potatoes start rolling in but prize money is not available. Family problems are involved especially since Janie needs money to go to college with Tommy. Social climbers, a profiteer, and a reporter add to the confusion and even Gramp can't think of a way out. Problems are finally unraveled and Tommy wins the contest. —11— Class Will We, the Seniors of 1953 being of feeble mind and unsound body, do will and bequeath the following unto the members of the junior class with the hope that the aforesaid persons can utilize these legacies: I, A1 Oerbracht, do will and bequeath unto Roger Collins my generous way of allowing my mother the privilege of driving her car one night a week, I, Barbara Warder, do will and bequeath unto Donna Forney my never-ending supply of beaus and also my little black book of essential information. I, Pat Scanlon, do will and bequeath unto Leroy Hornstein my ability to carry on an interesting conversation and my overflowing vocabulary, I, Thelma Ringo, do will and bequeath unto Ellen Cavanagh my map of Forrest and my admiration for a certain slender lad of that town, I, Don Hubly, do will and bequeath unto Jim Wilson the only car in captivity that has horns worth more than the car, I, Ben Pearson, do will and bequeath unto Jerome Haberkorn my collection of bright-colored sport shirts and my ability to choose an all-girl bookkeeping class to attend, I, Carl Czajczynski, do will and bequeath unto Pete Nickrent my love for the Republican party and all those connected with it, I Joyce Hoeger, do will and bequeath unto Jim Wilson my long, pointed chin and my appreciation for all types of hillbilly music and singers. I, A1 Gerbracht, do will and bequeath unto Carol Martin my classy style of dress and my graceful stride, I, Bill Hoelscher, do will and bequeath unto Betty Ashman my cute figure and my reservation at the airport any time after sundown and before sunup, I, Dick Rosenboom, do will and bequeath unto my future brother-in-law. Hank Snow, my skillful way of acquiring a girl and a new Olds at the same time, I, Jean McCarty, do will and bequeath unto Sharon Johnston my quick temper and my fondness for stopping on bridges, I, Shirley Krueger, do will and bequeath unto Elaine Hubly my dainty feet and my bottle of Dr, Carter s Gaining Pills that has made me the stout, healthy specimen that I am, I, Amy Clester, do will and bequeath unto Mary Ann Mauritzen my wardrobe of size nine dresses and my flamboyant legs, I, Alan Baltz, do will and bequeath unto Bob Whittenbarger my slender physique and my five minutes a day devoted to- a hard study of Latin forms. 1, June Runyon, do will and bequeath unto Rita Freehill ray talents for cooking which come from my close attention in home ec class, I, Marie Close, do will and bequeath unto Darlene Patton my way of keeping on the good side of Mrs. Davidson by paying such good attention in history class. I, LaVern Bruner, do will and bequeath unto Red Sargeant my ability to give hair cuts like no one else can (thank goodness) and also my curly locks that fall down on my face in such an appealing way. In witness whereof, we, the class of 53 the testators, have set our hands and seals hereto this eighth day of April in the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. —12— HIT PARADE Barbara Warder ................................................... Eddy's Song Joyce Hoeger......................................................... Slow Poke June Runyon. . Put That Ring on My Finger A1 Gerbracht.................................................. Hot Rod Race Pat Scanlon.......................................................... Solitaire Shirley Krueger.................................. I'm Little But I'm Loud LaVern Bruner................................................. Steel Guitar Rag Jean McCarty................................ The Lass With the Delicate Air Ben Pearson..................................... Take Me out to the Ball Game Alan Baltz........................................ My Buick, My Love, and I Amy Clester. .................... . Let Me Call You Sweetheart Bill Hoelscher...................................... Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Thelma Ringo Texacana Baby Carl Czajczynski ................................................ Ladies' Man Dick Rosenboom................................................... Carolina Moon Marie Close.................................................... The Roving Kind Don Hubly............................................ Mary Had a Little Lamb Prophecy As we drive along in our new jet-propelled car to the forsaken spot of Forrest, we pass Chatsworth, the new air city with sun-heated houses and uranium lighting. We come to a graveyard where we see a large sign. It says: Come in and rest your weary bones and use our convenient lay-away plan. A special this week if the whole family goes. We find the Class of 53 resting peacefully in this cemetery. The class was on their way back from a reunion on the moon in the year 2000 when their space ship exploded. It was believed to have been sabotaged by the Class of 5 They were all killed except Bill Hoelscher, who is now the caretaker of the cemetery. We walk into the grounds and from the tombstones read the following epitaphs: Six feet under lies Alan Baltz As an accountant he worried about defaults. Although a millionaire at I4.5, At any figures his eyes would rise. Six feet below this little headstone Lies LaVern s poor broken bones. During his life he gave many a shave. But this one brought him too close to the grave. —15— Here we find Amy Clester A morbid soul cause her husband left her. With eyes so bright and hair in curls The prettiest of all the cigarette girls. Marie was working her way through college To try to obtain a lot of knowledge So she could decide which one to wed But before the time she went instead. Down below lies Carl Czajczynski A man about town and very frisky. He photographed the most famous models Until he met and married Toddles. A.1 Gerbracht was elected to the Senate Voting for the people he represented. But filibustered for many a day Grew pale, drooped, and wasted away. Joyce Hoeger lies peacefully here below In her classes she taught her students to sew. A stern and cranky teacher was she Because she couldn't find her certain he. Don Hubly's occupation he could not decide But committed a crime and was forced to hide. The guilt on his conscience was heavily borne Until he was caught by his tell-tale horn. Shirley Krueger, a secretary was she. She sat upon her boss's knee. But before she parted from this life. She had been discovered by the Boss's wife. Jean McCarty was lifeless spread Beneath this tombstone for a life she lead. A shy, charming maiden who leaped over the traces And shocked everybody by following the races. Benny Pearson lies under this stone; In the art of baseball he really shone. Pitcher, catcher, o'er the field he did roam. At any position he felt right at home. Here we find Thelma Ringo, The girl who tried to keep Southern lingo. In congress she was at her prime Just talking and talking all the time. Here lies Dick Rosenboom The delight of American girlhood The envy of American boyhood And the despair of American parenthood. The object of Glonn's affection He thinks June, the height of perfection. Through her painting she won fame. Among the great artists is her name. Tall and with muscles and hair that curls, Pat always said that he didn't like girls. But if you go to the records you'll find. He's tripped up the aisle 13 times. Under this large chunk of mortar Lies the poor remains of Barbara Warder. She traveled o'er the world in a Ford Hunting for the long lost chord. 1ST ROW: C. Martin, R. Freehill, B. Ashman, D. Patton,S. Johnston, D. Forney. 2ND ROW: Mrs. Davidson, L. Hornstein, E. Hubly, E. Cavanagh, U. Mauritzen, J. Haberkorn, Miss Brenneman. 3RD ROW: D. Snow, R. Sargeant, B. Whittenbarger, R. Nickrent, R. Collins, J. Wilson. Juniors In the fall of 195 0 twenty-four freshmen enrolled and with Mr. Bicket as their sponsor elected the following officers: Pres.—Elaine Hubly, Vice Pres.—Jim Wilson, Sec.—Jerome Haberkorn, and Treas.—Bob Whittenbarger. Nick Nimbler moved to Fairbury, Marilyn Gillett left to attend school in Chicago, and Sharon Johnston, a transfer from Forrest, enrolled the second semester. In 1951 twenty-one sophomores enrolled since Bob Houser and Jim Roberts dropped out of school. Under the sponsorship of Miss Stoutemyer they chose the following officers: Pres.—Sharon Johnston, Vice Pres.—Donald Snow, Sec.—Rita Freehill, and Treas.—Roger Collins. At the beginning of the school year 195 2, seventeen juniors enrolled. The following officers were chosen: Pres.—Bob Whittenbarger, Vice Pres.— Roger Collins, Sec.—Jerome Haberkorn, and Treas.—Rita Freehill. The class had lost four members: Delores Adamson moved to Thawville, Marion Wilson moved to Soudan, Minnesota, and Franklin Cohernour and Belle Sorey dropped out of school. They gained one member when Tom Hornickel re-entered for the second semester. Under the direction of Mrs. Davidson the juniors presented a play on April 10. On May 16, the juniors entertained the seniors with a banquet and prom preDared under the sponsorship of Miss Brenneman. —15— 1ST ROW: S. Lang, B. Runyon, D. Snow, P. Kerber, M. Gillett, M. McGreal, F. Branz. 2ND ROW: D. Hoelscher, D. McKinley, J. Hubly, K. Sargeant, D. Wilson, Mr. Evans. 3RD ROW: A. Cording, A. Stow, V. Dehm, J. Franey, D. Hummel, J. Miller, J. Bennett. I.Diller and R.Salzman were not present when the picture was taken. Sophomores In 1951 twenty-five freshmen enrolled and the class was organized under the sponsorship of Mr. Bicket. They chose as their officers: Pres.—Donald Hummel, Vice Pres.—Patricia Kerber, Sec.—Fern Branz, and Treas.—Shirley Lang. Benny Gillette moved to Jackson, Michigan and Mary Chadd moved to Fairbury during the second semester. In the fall of 19f 2 twenty sophomores returned to C.H.S. since Janet Adamson had moved to Thawville, Carol Wilson to Soudan, Minnesota, and Arlen Frick had dropped out of school. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Evans the officers elected were as follows: Pres.—Delmar Hoelscher, Vice Pres.— Donald Hummel, and Sec.—Treas.—Joan Hubly. Richard Salzman re-entered at the beginning of the second semester. —16— 1ST ROW: J. Kane, N. Dickman, M. Johnston, P. Palmer, J. Gillett, J. Bayston, B. Houser. 2ND ROW: P. Freehill, J. Monahan, R. Sargeant, J. Kuntz, R. Masden, J. Perk- ins, Mr. Bicket. 3RD ROW: R. Lee, J. Mauritzen, L. Herkert, B. Hummel, H. Bargmann, J. Edwards. Freshmen Nineteen freshmen enrolled at the beginning of the school year. They lost Harvard Bargmann who moved to Forrest. The second semester they gained a new member, Mattie Heistand, who was promoted from the eighth grade. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Bicket, they chose as their officers: Pres.—Jim Perkins, Vice Pres.—Roger Sargeant, Sec.-Treas.—Janice Gillett. —17— 1ST ROW: A. Gillett, B. Fairley, J. Clester, E. Ringo, P. Walters, J. Conibear, B. Richard. 2ND ROW: Mrs. Ruppel, S. Martin, B. Danforth, K. Irwin, M. Heistand, B. Wilson, S. Heald, J. Brock. 3RD ROW: C. Shell, P. Frick, B. Cabbage, M. Hughes, R. Koemer, D. Runyon, Z. Gerdes. UTH ROW: D. Hanna, R. Schlemmer, 0. Sharp, M. Lang, J. Barrett, R. Kyburz, H. Houser. C. Hoeger was not present when the picture was taken. Eighth Grade The seventh and eighth grades together have formed a citizenship club which meets each Friday the eighth period. In the first semester there were U9 members and the second semester there were U8. They had an election of officers each six weeks and elected a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Their sponsor is Mrs. Ruppel. To earn money for the club, they have club dues and earn extra money by selling candy and pop at the grade school basketball games. At the end of the year with the money left in their treasury, the club takes a trip to some historical point of interest in Illinois. October 30 the club had a Halloween masquerade party. Prize winners for the best costumes were: 1st—Tracy Ringo, 2nd—Betty Richard and Merle Hughes, and 3rd—Donald Runyon. (Continued on the Following Page) —18— 1ST ROW: E 2ND ROW: L J, 3RD ROW: G R. M Richard, J. Sorey, M. Henrichs, J. Dickman, A. Stow, P. Elliott. Runyon, Q. Ashman, D. Whittenbarger, B. Wilson, T. Whittenbarger, Wilson, Mrs. Ruppel. Pearson, L. Branz, K. Shafer, C. Schade, D. Bayston, K. Sharp, Davidson. Barrett was absent when the picture was taken. Seventh Grade (Continued From the Preceding Page) At their Christmas party the club went caroling accompanied by some of the mothers and their sponsor, Mrs. Ruppel. Afterwards, they had their party and a gift exchange at the school. They also had a valentine party on Valentines Day. This year the grade school won the Livingston County Tournament in basketball. They play in the lightweight tournament in Forrest and in the heavyweight tournament in Bradley. The first team is made up of all eighth graders. The cheerleaders elected to serve this year were: Marietta Henrichs, Shirley Martin, Zoe Gerdes, Anita Gillett, and Patty Elliott. Their costumes consisted of white sweaters, blue gabardine skirts, and beanies. Each class presented a group of Christmas songs atthe P. T. A. Christmas program. —19— V ‘'Beauty'1 and the Beast The Characters of Little Nell Get Out I and Get Under i Looks good enough to eat. Those days are gone forever 1 Well, rattle my bones 1 Lefty The octette and Carl . Service with a smile I Three Monkeys under a palm tree. —20— 1ST ROW: 2ND ROW: 3RD ROW: A. Baltz, J. Bennett, L. Homstein, J. Haberkorn, I. Diller, J. Miller, J. Wilson, A. Cording. R. Sargeant, D. Hummel, D. Snow, R. Nickrent, J. Monahan, D. McKinley, B. Hoelscher, R. Sargeant, R. Collins. C. Czajczynski, B. Whittenbarger, A. Gerbracht, P. Scanlon, J. Franey, D. Hubly, L. Bruner, V. Dehm, Coach Evans. Football Chatsworth-3U Chatsworth—7 Chatsworth-13 Chatsworth-lii Chatsworth-28 Chatsworth-33 Chatsworth-21 Chatsworth-lU Chatsworthl6ii SCORES Piper City---6 Onarga-------33 Cullom-------lU Herscher-----20 Saybrook-----13 Saunemin-----7 Gardner------26 Forrest------—7 Opposition 126 The Chatsworth football team ended in fourth place in the V. V. It was their best season in four years. They won 1 and lost k games. The last four games of the season showed much improvment both in playing and in spirit. Letter winners of the season are: seniors, LaVern Bruner, Don Hubly, A1 Gerbracht, Pat Scanlon, Bill Hoelscher, Carl Czajczyn Ki; juniors, Don Snow, Roger Collins, Richard Sargeant, Bob Whittenbarger, Leroy Hornstein, Jerry Haberkorn, Richard Nickrent; sophmores, John Bennett, David McKinley, Ivan Diller, Don Hummel; freshmen, Roger Sargeant. —22— 1ST ROW: R. Sargeant, D. McKinley, A. Gerbracht, R. Rosenboom, V. Dehm, R. Sargeant, D. Hubly, D. Hummel. 2ND ROW: J. Haberkorn, A. Baltz, B. Hoelscher, J. Franey, P. Scanlon, P. Nickrent, J. Bennett, D. Hoelscher, J. Perkins, D. Snow. 3RD ROW: A. Cording, R. Lee, L. Herkert, P. Freehill, J. Miller, C. Czajczynski, J. Wilson, R. Mazden, J. Monahan, J. Mauritzen, Mr. Evans, B. Hummel. Basketball HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHS—52 Fairbury---61 CHS—5U Cullom-----75 V. V. TOURNAMENT CHS—U6 Piper City—38 CHS—39 Cullom-----U2 CHS—36 CHS—ill CHS—52 CHS—ii6 CHS—73 CHS—52 CHS—70 CHS—k$ Roberts------ill Forrest-----62 Cullom— ----U7 Pilfer City—iiii Kempt on----57 Saunemin----62 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Kempton----U6 Cullom 56 CHS—77 Odell------50 CHS—59 CHS—70 Mel.-Sib.-71 CHS—76 CHS—66 Onarga-----55 CHS—65 CHS—U9 Saunemin—50 CHS—5U CHS—61 Odell------h2 CHS—59 CHS—53 Cullom-----60 CHS—52 CHS—55 Herscher—69 Piper City—53 Kempton-----ii9 Roberts-----50 Onarga------58 Mel.-Sib____82 Forrest-----83 Letter winners of the season were: seniors, Dick Rosenboom, A1 Gerbracht, Don Hubly, Alan Baltz; juniors, Don Snow, Richard Sargeant, Jerome Haberkorn; sophomores, Verniel Dehm, Don Hummel, David McKinley; freshmen, Roger Sargeant . —23— 1ST ROW: A. Cording, J. Bennett, J. Miller, J. Monahan, J. Haberkorn, B. Hummel. 2ND ROW: B. Hoelscher, R. Sargeant, C. Czajczynski, D. McKinley, D. Snow, Mr. Evans. 3RD ROW: A. Stow, D. Hummel, J. Franey, V. Dehra, R. Nickrent. UTH ROW: D. Hoelscher, R. Sargeant, P. Scanlun, R. Rosenboom, B. Whitten- barger, R. Collins. Track Squad The annual went to press before the track season opened and so results will have to be omitted. Hie prospects for the 1953 track season look very poor with only two lettermen back. They are Donald Snow and Carl Czajczynski. Chatsworth will participate in the Vermilion Valley track meet at Cullom early in May and the winners there will be entered in the Kankakee District track meet. In addition to track this spring, Chatsworth will try to get a baseball team organized. -24- G.A.A. The 0.4.A. chose the following ae their leaders for this year: Pres.— Thelma Ringo, Vice Pres.—Rita Freehill, Sec.—Joanne Bayston, Treas.—Joan Hubly. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Pool acted as co-sponsors. On December 17 the girls sponsored the all-school Christmas party. The old gym was the scene of the party and the decorations consisted of green, red, and white streamers. The lights were covered with colored crepe paper and a Christmas tree was placed on the stage. dames were played, gifts exchanged, refreshments served, and the evening was concluded with a dance. The 0.4.4. sponsored the election of cheerleaders. The two new ones elected were Joan Ellen Kane and Betty Ashman. An athletic banquet is being planned by the girls for in the spring. 1ST ROW: 2ND ROW: 3RD ROW: UTH ROW: J. Bayston, Mrs. Davidson, R. Freehill, T. Ringo, Mrs. Pool, J. Hubly, A. Clester. D. Forney, M. Close, S. Lang, N. Dickman, J. Qillett, P. Kerber, M. McQreal, B. Runyon, J. Runyon. S. Krueger, F. Branz, B. Ashman, M. Gillett, P. Palmer, J. Hoeger, M. Mauritzen, M. Johnston, D. Snow. C. Martin, J. Kane, S. Johnston, B. Houser, E. Hubly, E. Cavanagh, B. Warder, K. Sargeant, D. Patton, M. Smith, J. McCarty. —25— fioi e dou h than they can handle. Star Secretary Our accompanlest Ma and Pa Song.bird Model Janitor Attentive? —26— Busy Beavers o Editor-In-Chief, Alan, and assistant editor, Barbara, are planning page layouts under the supervision of Miss Brenneman. V e a r b o his two assistants, A1 and Pat, check the sales of advertising v k S t a f Carl and LaVern, sports editors; Bill, activities editor; f and Don, senior editor discuss their page arrangements. and yearbooks. Shirley and June, art editors, and Joyce and Marie, calendar editors and typists, are busy working on the yearbook. Margaret, classes editor; Thelma, faculty and administration editor; Jean, literary editor; and Amy, music editor arrange the material for their articles. —28— Miss Plaster, Tatler advisor, confers with Editor-in-Chief Joyce H. and assistants Barbara W. and Thelma R. about assignment outline. Dick R., Elaine H., and Marie C. discuss one of the articles which appears in the Plaindealer every two weeks. Betty A., Ellen C., Rita F., and Carol M. chuckle over a choice bit of news. N e w s P a P e r Amy C., June R., and Shirley K. discuss an article assigned at one of the meetings held every other Wednesday noon. ler staff are Joan H., Pat K., Mary Jane M., and Vemiel D. —29— 1ST ROW: R. Lee, A. Cording, P. Freehill, J. Haberkorn, R. Masden, J. Bennett, L. Herkert, B. Hummel. 2ND ROW: Miss We3loh, D. Wilson, L. Homstein, J. Wilson, D. McKinley, D. Snow, B. Hoelscher, J. Miller. 3RD ROW: D. Hoelscher, R. Collins, R. Nickrent, D. Hummel, C. Czajczynski, B. Whittenbarger, V. Dehm, A. Baltz. UTH ROW: R. Sargeant, L. Bruner, D. Hubly, R. Rosenboom, J. Franey, A Qerbracht. P. Scanlon. LDiller and R. Saltzman were not present when the picture was taken. Boys’ Glee Club The officers elected by the boy3� chorus were: Pres.—Carl Czajczynski, Sec.—Donald Hubly, and Librarian—Pat Scanlon. Betty Ashman was the accompanist. The boys' chorus joined the girls' chorus and went caroling at various homes in town at Christmas time. Afterwards, they went to the school for refreshments served by the girls. The boys' chorus helped to present an operetta on February 19, 1953. A limited number of boys were chosen from the chorus to represent Chatsworth at the V. V. Contest at Chatsworth, April 17, 1953. The whole chorus sang in the Tri-School Festival held in Forrest. May 8, 1953. —30- 1ST ROW: S. Krueger, C. Martin, J. Kane, S. Johnston, M. McQreal, B. Runyon, A. Clester. 2ND ROW: D. Forney, M. Close, S. Lang, N. Dickman, J. Gillett, P. Kerber, R. Freehill, J. Runyon, Miss Wesloh. 3RD ROW: B. Houser, F. Branz, B. Ashman, M. Gillett, P. Palmer, J. Hoeger, M. Mauritzen, M. Johnston, D. Snow. UTH ROW: J. Hubly, E. Hubly, E. Cavanagh, B. Warder, K. Sargeant, D. Patton, M. Smith, J. Bayston, T. Ringo. M. Heistand was not present when the picture was taken. Girls' Chorus The officers elected by the girls' chorus were: Pres.—Joyce Hoeger, Sec.—Shirley Krueger, and Librarian—Thelma Ringo. Rita Freehill was the accompanist. The girls chorus joined the boys' chorus and went caroling at various homes in town at Christmas time. Afterwards, they went to the school for refreshments served by the girls. The girls' chorus helped to present an operetta on February 19, 1953 They also sang for the March meeting of the P. T. A. A limited number of girls were chosen from the chorus to represent Chatsworth at the V. V. Contest at Chatsworth, April 17, 1953 The whole chorus sang in the Tri-School Festival held in Forrest, May 8, 1953. -31 — 1ST ROW: D. Patton, P. Elliott, S. Heald, J. Dickman, B. Irwin, J. Edwards. 2ND ROW: M. Henrichs, J. Koehler, L. Kyburz, J. Schlenmer, N. Dickman, J. Wilson, J. Clester. 3RD ROW: L. Saathoff, Miss Wesloh, B. Warder, E. Hubly, S. Krueger, H. Mauritzen, D. Bayston. L. Neuzel and L. Wilson were not present when the picture was taken. Band The officers elected by the band were: Pres.—Elaine Hubly, Sec.— Shirley Krueger, Librarian—Mary Ann Mauritzen, and Uniform Manager—Barbara Warder. Drum majorette Ellen Cavanagh, and two baton twirlers, Buelah Houser and Zoe Qerdes, led the marching band of 31 members. The band led the Homecoming Parade and played during the halves of three home games. The band appeared in uniforms and played between the halves of most of the home basketball games. They also played for the January meeting of the P. T. A. The band played in the Tri-School Festival held in Forrest on May 8,1953. —32— JUNIOR PLAY The junior play, Maid of Money was given on Friday, April 21 ., 1953� under the direction of Mrs. Davidson. A poor little Maid-of-all-work, known as Bonnie Day, (Elaine Hubly) is in reality Marian Leslie, the granddaughter of a millionaire. She has spent most of her seventeen years in an orphanage or as a servant in the household of Mrs. Ida Caldwell, (Betty Ashman). Bonnie suddenly inherits two fortunes and her entire life changes. Those who scorned her before her good fortune are now only too eager to be her friends. But she remains loyal to the few who were loyal to her in the past. For comedy there is Ezra Cobb, (Roger Collins) the handy man, who eventually wins Bonnie's heart and hand. Also there is Pansy Pinkhan (Mary Ann Maurit- Ofi) a ridiculous old maid with a youth complex, who seeks the heart and hand of old Horace Pepper, (Richard Sargeant). Another grand part is Stonewall Jackson Pepper, (Bob Whittenbarger) a blustery old codger, who leaves Bonnie her first fortune, when the Caldwell household expected to get his money. Other characters are Alonzo Caldwell, (Richard Nlckrent) Mrs. Caldwell's son, Ada Pepper, (Darlene Patton) his sister, Hope Gordon, (Ellen Cavanagh) a school teacher with a cheery personality, Mildred Moore, (Donna Forney) a Journalist, and Richard Foster, (Jerome Haberkorn) an investigator. SPEECH CONTESTANTS The 22nd Annual Speech Contest took place on Thursday, February 26, 1963 witn seven contestants taking part. There were two in oration, Al Gerbracht and Joan Ellen Kane; two in verse speaking, Barbara Warder and Darlene Patton: and tiiree in humorous prose reading, Joyce Hoeger, John Roger Collins, and Janice Glllett. Al Gerbracht won in oratorical declamation with Wake Up, America by Lloyd Ogilvie. In humorous plav reading Joyce Hoeger took first place with the reading How The Mortgage Was Paid by Stephan Leacock. Barbara Warder won in verse reading. Alan Baltz later entered with the dramatic reading The Sacrifice of Sidney Carton. The speech coach was Mrs. Robert Belton and Mrs. Robert Edwards of Gilman acted as the speech Judge. Representing Chatsworth in the district contest at Fairbury, Barbara placed first, and Al placed second. On April 11 at Kempton, the three winners of the local contest and Alan Baltz competed in the V.V. contest. Al and Alan both won blue ribbons. Barbara in the extempor speaking division was in the second nls.cr division; Joyce also placed second. MUSIC CONTESTANTS The following boys from the boys' chorus represented Chatsworth High School at the V.V. Contest and placed 2nd division: D. Rosenboora, B. Pearson, R. Nick-rent, B. Hoelscher, P. Scanlon, D. Hoelscher, J. Wilson, D. Snow, D. Hummel, A. Gerbracht, B. Whittenbarger, J. Franey, L. Bruner, A. Baltz, D. Wilson, and D. Hubly. The following girls from the girls' chorus represented Chatsworth High School at the V.V. Contest and placed 1st division: R. Freehill, J. Runyon, T. Ringo, J. Bayston, P. Kerber, D. Patton, D. Snow, M.F. Johnston, B. Warder, J. Hoeger, M. Smith, M.A. Mauritzen, M.J. McGreal, C. Martin, S. Johnston, S. Krueger, D. Forney, M. Close, J. Hubly, E. Cavanagh, B. Ashman, E. Hubly, F. Branz, and S. Lang. The following people represented our school at the V.V. Contest and placed as follows: D. Rosenboom, 1st division, Pale Moon; D. Forney, 1st division, I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked; R. Freehill, 2nd division. Love's a Merchant; J. Franey, 2nd division, Invictus. —53— 1ST ROW: Mr. Bicket, B. Hoelscner, R. Sargeant, D. Hubly, P. Nickrent, V. Dehm. 2ND ROW: J. Edwards, H. Bargman, D. Hoelscher, R. Mazden, J. Perkins, J. Monahan, A. Cording, L. Herkert, B. Hummel. 3RD ROW: J. Kuntz, L. Hornstein, D. Snow, A. Stow, J. Franey, R. Sargeant, D. Hunmel, J. Miller. Future Farmers Of America At the beginning of the year the F.F.A. held its first meeting under the sponsorship of Mr. Bicket and the following officers were elected: Pres.—Donald Hubly, Vice Pres.—Richard Sargeant, Sec.—Richard Nickrent, Treas.—Bill Hoelscher, Reporter—Verniel Dehm, Sentinel—Leroy Hornstein. The F.F.A. took a trip in August through Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Southern Illinois. In Hopkinsville, Kentucky the boys got a scare from the town cop while sleeping in the city park. In the fall the F.F.A. held its annual hay ride and weiner roast. During the school year of 1952-1953 the boys sold pop com at all home basketball games. The F.F.A. have bought two signs to be put along Highway 2h welcoming people to Chatsworth. One sign is to be put on LaRoy Bayston's comer and one by the fence on Les Schade's farm. For another money making activity they sponsored scrap drives. The F.F.A. have also purchased a new pop corn machine during the year. The F.F.A. are holding the annual Parent and Son Banquet April 28, 1953 —34— 1ST ROW: S. Krueger, T. Ringo, J. Hoeger, Mrs. Pool, E. Hubly, R. Freehill, N. Dickman. 2ND ROW: S. Johnston, M. McGreal, P. Palmer, K. Sargeant, E. Cavanagh, D. Patton, 14. Smith, 14. Johnston, F. Branz. 3RD ROW: A. Cle3ter, B. Runyon, M. Gillett, J. McCarty, S. Lang, J. Runyon. UTH ROW: J. Kane, 14. Close, B. Houser, J. Gillett, D. Snow, M. Mauritzen, J. Bayston, P. Kerber, C. Martin. Future Homemakers Of America The two main purposes of the F. H. A. are as follows: To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking; To work for good home and family life for all. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. PodLthe F. H. A. elected the following officers at the start of the school year: Pres.—Joyce Hoeger, Vice Pres.— Elaine Hubly, Sec.—Rita Freehill, Treas.—Shirley Krueger, Historian—Nancy Dickman, Parliamentarian—Sharon Johnston, Projects Chairman—Fern Branz, Public Relations—Mary Jane McGreal, Recreation Chairman—Thelma Ringo, Program Committee—Elaine Hubly, June Runyon, Joyce Hoeger, and Doris Snow. One meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month. There were three outstanding meetings during the year. On November 19 a nurse spoke to the girls on nurses training. On February 11 was Daddy-Date Night with Sargeant McNamara from the Pontiac Police Force speaking on safety. On May 13 was held Achievement Day for projects with mothers present as guests. —35— The Musical Comedy MARRYING MARIAN February 19, 19S3 1ST ROTA': Forty-Niners-Jerome H., Marilyn G., Roger S., Joan H., Civil War Personages-Verniel D., Pat K., Mary Jane M., John B., Forty-Niners-Elaine H., Alan B., Ellen C., Donald H. 2ND ROW: Flapper, Bess-Marie C., Colonial-Shirley K., Simpson-Donald W., Mrs. Henry Bohunkus-Thelma R., Dr. Henry Bohunkus-Al G., Marian Stanton-Rita F., Charles S. Smith-Dick R., Miss Prudence MeWhiffle-Joyce H., Cicero Socrates Smith-Richard N., Ruth Ripley-Donna F., Pilgrim, May-Shirley L., Gibson Girl-Doris S. 3RD ROW: Flappers-Joan Ellen K., Dot-Nancy D., Chorus-Kay S., Flapper-Janice G., Chorus-Barbara W., Colo- nial-Sharon J., Chorus-Barbara R., Amy C., Fern B., Mattie H., Mary Ann M., Carol M., Betty A., Patty P., Flo-Joanne B., Rose-Beulah H., Fay-Merry Faye J., Chorus-Darlene P., Margaret S., Pilgrim-Don H., Gibson Girl Escort-Roger C. UTH ROW: Chorus-Don S., Richard S., Bob W., Carl C., Ivan D., Leroy H., DeLmar H., Arthur C. 5 H ROW: Chorus-Roger M., Jim W., Jack M., LaVern B., John F., Pat S., Director-Miss Wesloh, Chorus-Bill H., David M., Richard S., Peter F., Boyd H., Ronald L. AUGUST 29 Frl.: The pitter-patter of little and big feet were heard through all the halle today. We have two new departments and two new teachers. They are: Mrs. Pool and Mr. Shafer. Wel- come to our school I year would be SEPTEMBER 1-5 Mon.: Hip, Hip, Hooray I No school. Just think what the school like without Labor Day Vacation. Tues.: We have a new English teacher. How are you, Mrs. Belton? Wed.: Ah I The smell of food during fourth hour. Our first hot lunch was served today. Assembly seats were assigned today. We can't please everyone you know. Thurs.: The leaders of each class were elected today. Presidents are: Joyce H., Bob W., Delmar H., and Jim P. The Tatler staff organized today. Pri.i What would this school be like if it weren't for painters? Instead of coming in and looking out, they stay out and look in. Very confusing. SEPTEMBER 8-12 Mon.: Well, well. Juniors began their candy sales today. Do I hear the 1 chomp, chomp of little teeth working on candy or is it my imagination. Tues.: Two new Cheerleaders were elected today. Congratulations, Betty A. and Joan Ellen K. The senior play practice started today. Where? Out on the front lawn. Boys' chorus officers were elected. Wed.: Yearbook staff announced. All girls that wanted P.E. clothes put their order in today. Postman, postman, do your duty. Send those P.E. clothes, you cutey. The Junior High won a game with Thawville today. The score—12 to 11—our favor. Thurs.: The football boys were very busy today painting their hel- mets. c' (jP 3 Fri.: What a way to start the football season I What a score—31 —to 6. Too bad, Piper. SEPTEMBER 15-19 Mon.: Mighty pretty ring that June has acquired. Curtis contest starts. Tues.: Two seventh and eighth graders are going to have loads of friends flocking around. Yes, Anna Mae S. and Gerald A. have wonderful personalities (plus two boxes of candy). Girls' chorus elected officers. Wed.: Mrs. Davidson was seen weeping in the halls this morning be- cause her senior history class had to meet with the yearbook representative that hour. The quiet that everyone noticed was because of the absence of the three lower grades. Thurs.: Big slumber party at Pat K.'s tonight. The way we hear it the girls kept the telephone lines pretty busy, but the weather man Just wouldn't send any snow. Fri.: Ugh 11 We will not elaborate further on the 33-7 soore of the today. SEPTEMBER 22-26 Mon.: That's a car--dent? What happened. Miss Wesloh? Alan won the camera for being high magazine salesman over the weekend. —37— NTues.: I can't believe it, all of the songs in girls' chorus wore in tune • today. Wed : Let's put someone else in a cage. Eh, Joey? The Juniors think that they ordered the prettiest rings available. Thurs.: The Junior High lost a game with Thawville today, 10-9. Fri.: We lost to Cullom by one point but we still played a good game. SEPTEMBrii 29-OCTOBER 3 Mon.: Another senior girl (Shirley) has taken to wearing an oversized class ring. (Initials— K. L. R.) Tues.: Holy smokes I Those 7th and 8th graders really went to town in this contest I Zoe G. won the watch and Betty D. won the radio. Jerry E., a Green freshman walked off with the camera. Wed.: G. A. A. meeting to elect officers. Congrat- ulations, Tex. Thurs.: All the girls will be experts in the fine art of sewing after that sewing demonstration this afternoon. Fri.: The promise of a dance tonight must have given the football team lots of get-up and go. Whatever it was, that 26-13 score over Saybrook was super I OCTOBER 6-10 Mon.: Carol M.: Now, tell me the truth—do you boys like the talkative girls as well as you do the other kind?” Bob L.: What other kind? Tues.: Don H.: That's a queer pair of socks you have on, Carl—one red and the other green.” Carl C.: Yes, and I've got another pair like it at home. Wed.: Senior Proofs. Oh, what beautiful pictures. They can sure change people's looks these days. Thurs.: What a game I Herscher 20 to Chatsworth ll+. Fri.: Tests—last day of this six weeks. OCTOBER 13-17 Mon.: While the teachers attended institute. Rosy and Gabby were in Columbus and a couple of girls asked, You fellas looking for some girls to take out tonight? Rosy replied, Yeah, seen any? Tues.: A member of the reptile family was a visitor in the assembly and typing class today. Reports have it that Miss Brenneman didn't exactly enjoy its visit. Wed.: Fire I Firei Sorry, Just a drill. Thurs.: Gabby was sick and the play cast was sit- ting on pins and needles today. Fri.: The seniors presented their play The Big Potato and there certainly were a lot of would-be potato raisers. OCTOBER 20-21+ Mon.: From reports, a gay time was had at the hay-rack ride Saturday night. Tues.: Miss P.: LaVern, why are you late for school so often? LaVern: Every time I come to the corner a sign says 'School--Go Slow'. Wed.: Those poor Juniors and seniors. U. of 111. tests today. What a headache I Thurs.: Seems like homework is piling up higher every day. Could it be that we are getting dumber? Fri.: F.H.A. meeting today. What a game, or shall I say slaughter, Chatsworth 33 to Saunemin 7 Our team looked great. OCTOBER 27-31 Mon.: My word! What will they do next? Just because Halloween is just around the corner doesn't mean that you have to try to ride a bicycle on top of the ag shop. Tues.: Rumor has it that there is going to be a big shindig at For- ney's Hollow some time this week. Wed.: Red S., Don H., Ike D., Delmar H., Pete N., and Mr. Bicket went to the land Judging contest in Lexington today. Thurs.: Mrs. Davidson, for shame I All the girls have been bragging about the driving ability of the fairer sex and what do you do? Land in a ditch I Individual pictures, snake dance, and Grade —38— Halloween partj .nude a big day. Fri.: Although we lost to Gardner 26-31 it was still a good game. High School Halloween party. NOVEMBER 3-7 Mon.: Seniors and sophomores went to Forrest today to get their teeth checked. Tues.: Election day—and seniors supervised the polls for school election. ’Tie said that some nsneaky devil” tried to vote without registering. Wed.: Who said the people in Chatsworth don’t appreciate good literature? The senior class likes ? Macbeth, doesn’t it? Thurs.: Roger S.: ”So that cornet provides you with a weekly income?” Jerry E.: ”Yes, Dad gives me $0 cents a week not to play it.” Fri.: Last football game of the season and it was terrific—llj.-7 Too bad, Forrest. NOVEMBER IO-II4. Mon.: Two of our teachers are a year older now. Don’t be scared—we don’t want to know your exact age, Mrs. B. and Miss P. Tues.: No school today I This gives some of our sharpshooters (?) a chance to show off their hunting ability. Wed.: Basketball practice starts. Some mighty good prospects, we hear. Thurs.: School was not held today in memoriam of Miss Elsie Stoute- myer. Fri.: First basketball game is a week from tonight. Wonder who’ll make the first team. NOVEMBER 2lj.-28 Mon.: Someone stuck a firecracker into the safe door over the weekend. Grade school game with Cullom, 37-27 and 38-30, both in favor of Chatsworth. Tues.: The highlight of last night’s game was a little mouse dribb- ling across the floor. Wed.: Mrs. D. was lecturing to her class on pioneer life and ex- plained that it was no place for weaklings because of the danger of being attacked by wild beasts and Indians. ”Now what kind of people do you think our country needed in those early days?” Came the hopeful answer, ’’Undertakers?” Thurs. Fri.: Thanksgiving vacation! DECEMBER 1—5 Mon.: New day, new week, new month, same school. Oh, well. Tues.: Junior rings came today. Good game with Cullom, mates. The score? 52- lj.9. Yuk, Yuk. Wed.: How now, brown cowl Oh, excuse me, wrong lines. Movie on Macbeth was shown this evening. 3 Thurs.: Mrs. B.: What is wrong with this sentence: ’’The gander and the goose is going through the gate?” Roger C.: ”The lady ought to go first.” Fri.: Chatsworth, Chatsworth, what a team I Piper, Piper, What? a team? But natch, we won again. 58-5 4-• DECEMBER 8-12 Mon.: The grade school beat Fairbury tonight, 19-17 The girls still don’t know whether Marilyn G. was surprised tonight at her party or not. Tues.: We played Kempton and came out on top—73-57 Sewing machine needles can be very dangerous. Just ask Darlene P. Wed.: Is it just a coincidence that the F.F.A. and the F.H.A. ’’happen” to meet on the same night? Thurs.: Everyone’s counting the days until Christmas vacation. Fri.: It’s surely too bad we couldn’t have reversed that 62-52 score in tonight s game with Saunemin. —39— DECEMBER 15-19 Mon.s Hark the Herald Angels Sing —Oh, excuse me, I was ju3t practicing for the Caroling party-tonight. Tues.: We all enjoyed watching the grade schools perform at the P.T.A. Christmas Program tonight. Wed.: High school Christmas Party. What gifts I The clean-up committee had excellent help—note picture. Thurs.: Tryouts for operetta today. It's amazing how some girls just seem to lose their volume when asked to si lg a solo. Fri.: Cast for operetta revealed today. Now for some hard work after the holi-daze. DECEMBER 22-23 party. They went caroling, rain and all. kind of day I like. Turkey for dinner and school next year J JANUARY 5-9 Mon : Vacation’s over. Chatsworth I4.6-38 over Piper City at the V.V. Tournament at Herscher. Tues.: Are these stories about throwing snowballs in English class really true? Just ask any of the Juniors (M.A.M. in particular). Wed.: Well, that’s over. The score of the game was Cullom-14.2 and the Bluebirds-39 Thurs.: Dick R.: I am having trouble with appendicitus. Thelma: ”My goodness I Are you very ill? Dick: No, certainly not. I Just can't spell it. Fri.: Cullom won the V.V. Tourney over Forrest. JANUARY 12-16 Mon.: Annual pictures taken today. All that glitters is not gold, but those bright things on June’s and Amy’s left hands are mighty nice lookin’. Tues.: Game today with Onarga. Score: 66—UI4.• We won. Wed.: Review, review, review I What a day. Oh well, I suppose it’ll help. Thurs.: Started semester tests today. Egadi Those were semester tests???? Fri.: Game tonight with Saunemin. There were some tears shed. We lost by 1 measly point, ij.9-50. JANUARY 19-23 Mon.: The grade school beat Forrest in the county tournament. We had a movie today on reckless driving--most appropriate I Tues.: Some of our boys decided that other little things were more interesting than going to school. We had a slightly reduced team tonight against Odell, but we beat them anyway. Wed.: We had a movie today on basketball. Assembly moving day at Ye Olde Schools. Thurs.: We had our eyes checked today. Fri.: Cullom 60, Chatsworth 53 tonight. The grade school boys took Fairbury lj.2-lj.l to capture the Livingston County Tournament. Congratulations, kids I JANUARY 26-30 Mon.: Miss B.: (in typing class) How's your speed coming along, Mary Ann? Mary Ann: Fine, I can make twenty mistakes a minute. Tues.: Game with Herscher tonight. Need I say more? Wed.: Mrs. Hubly: Don, you must never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Don H.: Okay, Mom. Let’s finish that apple pie now I Thurs.: Some people should bring pillows to school the day after a skating party. Don’t you agree? I.S.N.U. Men’s Glee Club gave us a concert this afternoon. Fri.: We beat Piper again tonight. FEBRUARY 2-6 Mon.: Why in the world are all the girls running around the halls in Jeans? For further information take a gander into the home ec room1. Tues.: Kempton tonight. 76-1 9 our favor Wed.: The grade school was beaten tonight by Roberts-Thawville. Thurs.: The operetta cast was entertained tonight with Don H. s musical horns. To quote Mr. E.: It’s the only car in captivity that has horns worth more than the car.” Fri.: Score 65-50 with Roberts-Thawville—our favor. FEBRUARY 9-13 Mon.: Oh, no Another car has been added to the dual set. This time it’s Gabby s Chevvy. Tues.: Too bad! Onarga tonight. 5U.-58--their favor. Wed.: Girls beware; There’s a wolf in our midst Its howl at least can be found in Alan’s car. Thurs.: Hip, hip, hooray. No school today . (Lincoln’s birth- day) . Fri.: College Day in Pontiac for some of the upper classmen Mighty quiet around these parts. Mel-Sib—82 and Chatsworth —58 tonight. FEBRUARY 16-20 Mon : Operetta practice during 7th and 8th periods. Wasn’t too good’. Tues.: Senior boys made sandwiches for the Blood Bank this morning. Wonder if they had any left when they got through. Wed.: One of these days they’re going to surprise us and make us have all 8 periods. Thurs.: Operetta tonight. Went off with a bang. Fri.: How drowsy everyone looks today. Maybe they should have went home last night after the program. FEBRUARY 23-27 Mon.: What was that yellow thing at school today I Oh, thank goodness I It’s not something from Mars—Just Ike’s Super Model T Ford. Tues.: First games of the District Tournament. Cullom over Piper City 55-51 and Chatsworth over Kempton 70-1 6. Wed.: St. Paul lost to saunemin tonight and Odell beat Reddick. Thurs.: Speech contest this afternoon. Chatsworth and Saunemin were on the bottom tonight which means that Cullom and Odell will battle it out tomorrow night for the district championship. Fri.: And the winner is Cullom I YEARBOOK GOES TO PRESS 31----Local Music Contest 3-6----Easter vacation 10-----Citizenship Club Athletic 111 -V.V. Speech Contest 17----v.V. Music Contest 21 - — -Junior Play 27-28-V.V. Track Meet 28 -F.F.A. Banquet 29 -Arbor Day Play ------Music Festival S-------Junior-Senior Banquet and 3------Junior High Patrol Picnic- ------Baccaluareate 5-26----Semester Exams J--—School Picnic 3-----Commencement Banquet MiP Pron, ' •Kankakee —41 — THE SEVEN DWARFS Dopey Happy Gru-npy Bashful Sleepy Sneezy Doc My, aren't we studious? Counterfeit, no doubt I We grow 'em big around these parts What a mess ’ Don't drip � And it's 10-9 in the big game I NVHorn-rimmed trio —42— Seesta? BARTLETT LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY DILLER TILE CD. LUMBER, COAL, BUILDING MATERIAL POSTS, FENCE AND PAINT CHATS WORTH, ILLINOIS (?h isuro$Uin OiS hoftQ Hicksatomic Stations, Inc. CHATSWORTH, ILUNOIS PHONE 191 CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OP � BALDWIN'S FEDERATED STORE 53 Kxue$e £ 3AW2CK (2 n« tu.ldio-ns to tb 2Uss ‘53' BEifD'f GARAGE SHELLING and WELDING CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS PHONE 82 Pearson Floor Service Handles the Following Items • Linoleum • Floor Tile • Wall Covering • Linoleum Rugs • pug Border • Stair Treads • Hall Runners • Sink Top • Metal Moulding • Furniture Rests • Underlayment Board • Floor Sanding • Floor Finishes • Rug Shampooing FLOOR SANDER RENTALS Chatsworth, Illinois WATSON'S CAFE (jOoa cTo-od. CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS PHONE 236-F3 BALDWIN OIL COMPANY Chatsworth, Illinois Phone 200 R 3 'TipcTiepv 7 Louise HOME COOKED POODS Beauty Salon FOUNTAIH SERVICE WflVTO MAm? ott?o SPECIALIZING IN ALL BRANCHES OF BEAUTY CULTURE PHONE 2I4. CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS PHONE 9ll R0SE ME)OOM 'RROS. PLUMBING and HEATING CONTRACTORS STEEL FABRICATION PHONE 78 CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS Baltz Sales and Service Phone 27 CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS 15— Forney Chevrolet Sales Complete Fender and Body Work Automotive Equipment 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE PHONE 21 OR 97F23 CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS N. M. LA ROCHELLE CHATSWORTH. ILL,. TRACTORS POWER UNITS CREAM SEPARATORS MILKERS COOLERS FARM WAGONS BINDER TWINE GENUINE I. H. C. PARTS MAYTAG WASHERS HAY. GRAIN, and CORN MACHINES PLOWS. HARROWS DRILLS. SEEDERS PLANTERS. CULTIVATORS THRESHERS FEED MILLS CORN SHELLERS SPREADERS ‘‘GOOD EQUIPMENT MAKES A GOOD FARMER BETTER” CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CUSS OF 1953 May your every effort be crowned with success. Citizens Bank of Chatsworth Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CHATSWORTH GRAIN AND LUMBER G. JSouis Ortman COMPANY, INCORPORATED Ckafiworlh, tfllinoii Chatsworth, Illinois “Everything Electrical” Phone 83 Marr Oil Company Ctu ations to the. CHATSWORTH. ILL. (?U� 4- Minus SHELLY PRODUCTS 8KELOA8 SERVICE mpirnm f fos . baby chicks • SUPPt ROBERT A. ADAMS CULKIN HARDWARE Insurance and Auto Financing CHATS WORTH, ILLINOIS IKE’S PHILLPS 66 SERVICE STATION Chatsworth, III. Phillips 66 Gasoline Motor Oi! Ethyl Gasoline Kerosene ?0A 3$CM'2 T U $ StO ZC (2k iswotik, Illinois tow fCA ec PAQvuet: CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS Ed, Helen, and Ray BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF � 53 —50— Community Motor Sales Chatsworth, III. phone 228 PERKINS' ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE Chatsworth, Illinois WALTERS and MOORE NEW AND USED CARS NORGE APPLIANCES HALLICRAFTERS RCA RADIOS AND TV Hanson Mo wry (2orttpi irn 6 fils 0 - FUNERAL HOME 2l . Hour Ambulance Service Chatsworth, Illinois Phone Office 11(812 Res. 110R3 io ike (2l ss ofr 53 COMPLIMEHTS OP CHATSWORTH FEED MILL •—51 — Best Wishes to Athletic Squad DENNEWITZ BROS. Courtesy of CHATWronTM. III. LEE MAPLETHORPE Painter and Interior Decorator Garage Work Tractor Work Service P. A. System for Hire Blacksmithing Magneto Service SHAFER’S AGENCY mm iia. BE SURE - INSURE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS CLASS OF � 53 Wood Furnishing Re-upholstering Custom-made Furniture iipiiamsaiiis Si - f 1 STORE Louis Haberkorn Chatsworth, Illinois Cosmetics Toys Candles Gift Goods Greeting Cards Lang's Service Station Chatsworth, III., PHONE 35 WHERE THE WISE ECONOMIZE Mobiloil Greasing FRESH FRUITS QUALITY MEATS AND VEGETABLES PHONE 93 Mobiloil Mechanical Work Mobilgas CHATSWORTH, ILL. —52—