Chester High School - Ravelings Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1946 volume:

. � t Dedicated to Jason J. Smith, our capable and conscientious, principal, whose untiring efforts have increased the renown of Chester. Under his leadership our school has become an example of that near- ness to perfection which other schools strive to attain. His careful supervision has developed a school admired not only by its students and patrons but by other persons interested in education. To you, Mr. Smith, we, the class of 194 6, affectionately dedicate “Ravelings.” Stars of the Evening ★ ★ Studio A Directors Studio B We, the Seniors Studio C Junior Interviews Studio D Sports Review Studio E Features This broadcast is staged under the direction of the faculty and administrative officers of Ches- ter High School. MR. JASON SMITH Mr. Smith became principal of Chester High School in 1944. He received his schooling at Ball State Teachers College where he received his B.S. Degree and at Indiana University where he received his M.S. Degree. He is teaching the Senior gov- ernment classes. MR. WALTER METZGER For the past eight years Mr. Metzger has serv- ed Chester Township faithfully as trustee. Dur- ing these years, he has been ever alert to secure the best for Chester. The fine work Mr. Metzger has done w’ill long be remembered by patrons students, and teachers. MR. C. L. VANDEGRIFT Mr. Vandegrift is starting his third four-year term as County School Superintendent. He re- ceived his A.B. Degree from Manchester College and his M.S. Degree from Ball State Teachers Col- lege. He has always been a Chester booster. JOHN I. SEARER Manchester College, A. B. Goshen College History. Mathematics LEAH STONK Manchester College. B. S. Ball State Teachers’ Co'lege Special Smith-Hughes License Home Economics, Health and Safety MRS. FRANZ KM LL Manchester College Northwestern University Bible C� ass MAXINE HOOVER School Clerk Chester is fortunate in having a faculty of competent teachers who really boost Chester. Whenever and wherever there is an event in which Chester is a participant, there you will find the Chester teachers well represented. The Seniors of 194 6 appreciate the help the faculty has given them. HERNICE WALTHER Manchester College. B. S. Special courses at Purdue and Colorado University Art, Music, Ravelings Advisor LEE WEIMER Manchester Col'ege. B. S. Ball State. M. S. Mathematics wuorV For your entertainment the Seniors take pleasure in prc- senting facts, figures, and fan- cies of a distinguished group. . themselves. Itl FORI� BAKER “I stand at the verge of a great career. Won’t somebody push me off? Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Class President 4; Student Council (President) 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Yell Leader 3. 4; “And Came the Spring 3, “Sing for Your Supper 4; Latin Contest 3; Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Contest 4; Annual Staff 4. MARY MARGARET BRA I)KMU'H(1 “I never knew so young a body with so clever a mind. Girl Reserve 2. 3. 4. (Music Chairman 3. 4); Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Yell Leader 4; Librarian 2. 3; Majorette 2. 3. 4; (Mass Secretary 3. 4; “And Came the Spring 3; “Sing for Your Supper 4; 4-H Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Scholarship 3; Woodwind Trio 2. 4: Chester Chatter Staff ( Kditor-in-Chief) 4; Annual Staff 4. MARGARET KRO.M “A woman always has the last word. Girl Reserve 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Librarian 3. 4; Class Treasurer 4; “And Came the Spring” 3; 4-H Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. WILLIAM WRIGHT “An argument, an argument, by jingos. I’m starving for an argument.” Entered 1: Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; (Sergeant-at-arms 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Band 3. 4; Student Manager 4; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 2. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4; “And ('ame the Spring 3: “Sing for Your Supper 4: F.F.A. 2, 3. 4; 4-H Club 1, 2. Z, 4. Flashbacks of Class of ’46 In September. 194 2. fifty verdant freshmen started the four-year trek through Chester High School. Somewhat confused, but instilled with the spirit of “what man has done, man can do. the group elected the fallowing officers: President, Gene Schroll; Vice-President. Joe Piper; Secretary, Marian Larrison. and Treasurer, Frances Wolfe. The class sponsors were Mr. Searer and Mr. Stone. In the fall of '43. imbued with much wisdom and a new name, sophomores, we again climbed the steps of Chester High. Although we had lost some of our members, we found one new member. Esther Greer. This year we elected Sally Hartwell. President; William Wright. Vice-President; Bonnie Werking. Secretary, and Robert Cornwell. Treasurer. Our sponsors were Miss Walther and Mr. Weimer. Two more new students. Helen Clouser and Herman Oney. joined our ranks in ’44 as we began our momentous junior year. We elected William Wright, President; Robert Cornwell. Vice-President; Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Secretary, and Esther Greer. Treasurer. Mr. Dilling and Miss Walther were our sponsors. Our class play. “And Came the Spring, with Mrs. Huffman directing, was one of the high- lights of the year. Class rings, a hay ride, a weiner roast, and the junior-senior reception, with its gaily decorated garden setting, made the year a memorable one. On August 28. 194 5. we gathered in the assembly for our last enrollment. The leaders chosen for the year were: Buford Baker, President; William Wright, Vice- President; Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Secretary; Margaret Krom. Treasurer, and Miss Walther and Mr. Smith, sponsors. A skating party at Columbia City, our class play. “Sing for Your Supper, with Mrs. Huffman agwin direc«i g. our trip. Ravel ings, Baccalaureate, and Commencement highlighted an eventful year. IHYLLIS bouncer “A quiet nature has she. but mischief lurks beneath.” (Jirl Reserve 2, 3, 4; (service chairman 3); Glee Club 2. 3; And Came the Spring” 3; Sing for Your Sup- per 4; 4-H Club 1; Chester Chatter Staff (Typist) 4. VAX (X)BI,KNT , V Friendly to meet, but better to know.” Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 2. 3; 4; Junior Band 1; Pa- trol Boy 2; And Came the Spring 3; Sing for Your Sup- per” 4; Chester (’hat- ter Staff (Sports Re- porter) 4; Annual Staff (Business Mana- ger) 4. «JANET l A LK If hair is any indi- cation. she is neat as a pin. (Jirl Reserve 2. 3. 4: (Program Chairman� 4; (Pee Club 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Li- brarian 3; 4-H Club3; ”S;ng for Your Sup- per 4; Chester Chat- ter Staff (Joke Rdit- OJ ) 4. JOK EBBIXGHOt’SE All great men are dead, and I'm not feel- ing we 1 myself.” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; (Pro- gram Chairman 3, Chaplain 4); Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 3. 3. 4: Baseball 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Tr tck 2. 3. 4: And Came the Spring” 3. Sing for Your Sup- pe ' 4; Boys' Glee Club 3. 4: So'o Con- tests 2. 3; Ensemble Contest 2; Algebra Contest 1; Pepsi-Co’.a Scholarship Contest 4; :Woetinghouse Science Talent Search Scholar- ship Contest 4; Class Scholarship 2: Chester Chatter Staff Feature Writer) 4; Annual Staff (editor-in-chief),. 4. HELEN (l Ol'SKK Such a quiet lass that few know her true value.” Entered 3; Glee Club 3, 4. BOB COH N WELL “They say he’s bash- ful but you never can tell.” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2. Vice-A resident 3. IMHLA HECKENA Ready to work, ready to p ay, ready to help whomever she may.” Ci.J Reserve 2, 3, 4: (llee Club 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Librarian 3; 4-H Club 1. 2. 3. 4. TOIH) EX A’HART ”1 might he better if I would, but it's aw- fully lonesome being good.” Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4: Track 1; Chester Chatter Staff (Assem- bler) 4. BONNIE HITCH “I lived, I loved, and now I’m married. Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; withdrew second sem- ester 4. BEN I LOUR “Why all the toil for the triumph of a di- ploma?” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Band 1: Basketball 1. 2. 3: 'And Came the Spr- ing” 3. LEON FRANTZ “All I ask wherever I go: A pal. a gal, and a little dough.’ Hi-Y 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Patrol Boy 3; Chester Chatter Staff (Typist) JOANN GARRISON “Silence accomplish- es much more than foolish things spoken.” Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1. 2. 3. 4. MARY ROSE HARRISON Art hath charm.” Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; Scholastic Art Contest 3. 4. ROSANX HEETER “Everything has a bright side and Rosie always finds it.” Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Mix- ed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Li- brarian 2. 3; Major- ette 1, 2, 3. 4; “And Came the Spring” 3; “Sing for Your Sup- per” 4. EDITH HIPPEXSTEEL “She’s here, I heard her giggle.’ Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4: 4-H Club 1; Chester Chat- ter Staff (Reporter) 4; Annual Staff 4. KEITH FRIEREX “The highest school uf success is service.” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 4; Basketball 1; 4- H Club 1. 2. 3. 4. ESTHER GREER “A jolly lass chuck full of fun. she’s al- ways nice to everyone.” Entered 2; Glee Club 2; Class Treasurer 3; Reporter 4: “Sing for Your Supper” 4; Ches- ter Chatter Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. f SALLY HARTWELL “Quiet. charmiug, neat as a pin.” Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; “And Came the Spring” 3. IMOGENE HELVEY “She liveth a merry life.” Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; 4-H Club 1; Chester Chat- ter Staff (Typist) 4. WILMA HORRS “Her fingers are like jumping beans when she hits a typewriter.” Girl Reserve 2, 3. 4; “Sing for Your Sup- per” 4; 4-H Club 1; Chester Chatter Staff (Typist) 4. merle K«AFFABER “To be of service rather than conspic- uous.” Boys’ Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Solo Con- test 2; Ensemble (’on- test 2; Chester Chat- ter Staff (Artist) 4. MARIAN LARKISON ‘‘She’s happy, she's g ay, she drives care away.” Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Librarian 4; (’lass Secretary 1: ‘‘And Came the Spr- ing 3; 4-H Club 1. VKVA MARTIN ‘‘Suppressed giggles betray modest maids.” Girl Reserve 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4. HERMAN ONKV ‘‘Worry kills people; I'm in the best of health.” Entered 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; Baseball 4; Track 3, 4; Student Manager 4. VIRGINIA ORR “An artistic lass with a love for music.” Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Mix- ed Chorus 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Li- brarian 4; Solo Con- test 4; Ensemble Con- test 2. 3. 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter Staff (Art Ed- itor) 4; Annual Staff 4. JOE PIPER ‘‘A likeable fellow with the ability to lead.” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 (Vice- President 3. President 4); Band 1, 2; Base ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basket- ball 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 4; Class Vice-Presi- dent l;‘‘And Came the Spring” 3; ‘‘Sing for Your Supper” 4; Solo Contest 1; Chester Chatter Staff (Sports Re-porter) 4; Annilal Staff (Assistant Edit- or) 4. WALTER J. PENROD ‘‘Now. over at Ken- dalville . . Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Patrol Boy 3; And Came the Spring” 3; ‘‘Sing for Your Supper” 4; F.- F.A. 3. 4; 4-H Club 1. 2. 3. 4T nnual Staff 4. IA RIAN POER ‘‘Red hair isn’t al- ways a sign of temper —is it?” Girl Reserves 2-, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Chester Chatter Staff (Circu- lation Manager) 4. GENE SCHROLL “I am satisfied be- cause I am just like me.” Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 (Secre- tary and Treasurer) 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; 4-H Club 2. 3. 4; Class Scholarship 1; Alge- bra Contest 1; Latin Contest 3; Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Contest 4; Annual Staff 4. JOAN SHAFFER ‘‘Quiet, friendly, easy going.” Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4; ‘‘Sing for Your Sup- per” 4; 4-H Club 1. KKA ( KS SMITH “A likeable person- ality, always there when the fun begins. Girl Reserves 2. 2, 4; ( Publicity Chairman 3, Treasurer 4) ; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4: Rand 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1. 2. 3. 4; Sing for Your Supper 4. KATHRYN TAYlXHt Full of pep and giggles. Glee Club 2. 3. 4: And Came the Spr- ing 3; Sing for Your Supper 4: Chester Chatter Staff «Assist- ant Rditor) 4. DORIS WALGAMITII A willing worker —and a good one. Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; 4-H Club 1 ; Chester Chat- ter Staff (Typist) 4. RON NIK WKRKI NG The secret of suc- cess is work: but who wants to know the sec- ret? Girl Reserve 2. 3. 4: (Vice - President 3, President 4); Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Secre- BKTTY JI NK STRLLKR Wizard in an argu- ment. Girl Reserve 3, 4; 4-H Club 1. 2, 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4. WALTKK TltODKIt Quiet till you know him. Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; (Report- er 4); Track 3, 4 ; Chester Chatter Staff (Reporter) 4; Annual Staff 4. HARRY .1. W'AhTHHR I’d rather be right than be president. Hi-Y 2, 3. 4 (Program Chairman 4); Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4: And Came the Spring 3; Sing for Your Supper 4; Boys' Glee Club 3. 4; Latin Contest 3; 4-H Club 3. 4: Chester Chatter Staff (Report- er) 4: Annual Staff 4. tary 2: And Came the Spring 3; Sing for Your Supper 4; Woodwind Trio Con- test 2. 4: 4-H Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Chester Chat- ter Staff (Reporter) 4. As we were being measured for caps and gowns, we began to realize that our last year was nearly gone. Only yesterday we dreamed of junior-senior banquet, getting rings, putting on plays and publishing an annual. But now that all our dreams have come true, we realize that someone else is already carrying on in our footsteps. AI 'ii. 28 SEIT. 5 SEPT. 10 SEPT. 14 SKIT 17 SEIT. 1H SEIT. 21 SKIT. 23 OCT. • (KT. 4 OCT. 5 OCT. 8 (KT 0 (M T. 1 • OCT. 15 (KT. 1(1 OCT. 24 (H’T. 25 (KT. 21 NOV. • NOV. 14 NOV. 1(1 NOV. 21 NOV. •� 2 DEC. 4 DEC. 0 DEC ’. 7 DEC’. 14 DEO. 20 DEC’. 21 DEC’. 20 JAN. 1 JAN. 4 JAN. io JAN. 12 JAN. 1(1 JAN. 2a 1A V 80 FEB. 28 MAR. H MAR. MAR. 80 APRIL 12 APRIL 14 APRIL 20 Ravelings - - Calendar 1945-46 Attention ! ! ! Schooldays are here gain. The Seniors have come back to finish their last year at good “ole” Chester High. All the classes were certainly busy today with class elections and everything. Buford deserves loads of congratulations for being elected Senior president. I wonder why everyone wants to see Margaret Krom's third finger, left hand this morning. Boy. does it sparkle! Congratulations to both her and Hex. Our buseball team chalked up another victory by defeating Roann 5-1. Look! Look! Wilma Hobbs has a diamond. Who could it be? Why. of course, it’s Bob Conrad. Be true to the Army. Wilma, and congratulations. What a thriller-diller. We defeated Central 7-5 in two extra innings. We are going to have a school pap r. It will be the first one for several years. “Chester (’hatter” was chosen as its name. Our mighty Panthers defeated Laketon 3-1. Our powerful Panthers are still winning. They defeated Roann 3-2. Why are the Seniors dressed up? I bet I can guess. They are getting their pictures taken. Chester still has a clean slate. Central was neatly polished off by the mighty Panthers. Do you see what I see? Another diamond. Congratulations to you. Sally. Three Senior girls are injured in an accident —Mary M.. Bonnie W.. and Dora I). Dora remained in the hospital. Hurry back. Dora. We all miss you. The mighty Panthers finish with a perfect record by defeating Laketon 13-1. I wonder why Bonnie F. is all smiles this morning. Yes, you guessed it. another diamond. The best of wishes to you. Bonnie. All Chester High School mourns the death of our school mate. Max Frieden. The Band Patrons Club invites everyone to the Hallowe’en festival. I wonder why there was such a crowd of girls around Rosie H. wanting to see her finger. Yes. you guessed it—another diamond. Be true to the Army. Rosie. Come on. everybody, let’s all yell. Buford B.. Mary M. B.. and Jean C. were elected yell leaders. The Panthers traveled to Lafontaine for the first basketball game and came home victorious by a score of 31-14. The Panthers came through for their third straight win. defeating Clear Creek 41-30 The 194 5 Seniors dedicated the flagpole to Chester High School in an impressive flag raising ceremony. The Big Blue easily defeated Central’s Trojans. We took time out for our Thanksgiving vacation. Boy. was that turkey good! My, what a crowd there is at the Chester school house! I wonder why. Why, of course, the play. “Sing for Your Supper, is being given. Joe Piper had an appendectomy. Hurry back, Joe. We all miss you. Boo Hoo ! ! ! Our first defeat of the season is handed to us by Lagro. What elao could you expect with half our boys home in bed. Blue and White defeats Bippus. Semester exams came all too soon. It’s too late to start studying now. kids. Panthers defeat Silver Lake. Christmas vacation starts today. Hurrah for Chester ! ! ! Our potent Panthers came out on top in the 4-way tourney. Did you notice everyone was sleepy this morning? Must have been New Years Eve The Blue and White traveled to Laketon tonight and came back victorious by a score of 35-33. Goody! Goody! The County Tourney started today. Our Panthers defeated Roann in the first game. Mary Margaret deserves loads of congratulations for winning the D.A.R. award. Our mighty Panthers came out on top in the County Tourney by defeating Lagro. This makes four straight years for Chester as County Champs. Good work, boys. Gee, everyone looks pretty today. Ravelings pictures are being taken. Miss Gongwer was one year older today. I just wonder how old she really is! Chalk up another win for Chester. The Panthers defeated the Central Trojans 29-26. Panthers take second defeat. South Whitley won 4 2-41. After defeating Laketon and Lafontaine. our Panthers fell before the high scoring Wabash Apaches. Hee! Haw! We have a donkey-basketball game tonight. The Junior play. “Almost Summer.” was presented to an appreciative audience. Our Girl Reserve had a swell banquet. Junior-Senior Reception. All of us Seniors thank you very much. Baccalaureate. Commencement. Last Will and Testament r ‘ . ?0‘ - � • - I'HKAMHIi; We. the Class of 1946 of Chester High School, being of sound bodies and sane minds and at peace with all the world, do hereby bequeath and devise all our worldly possessions to the following beneficiaries, to wit: ♦ Article I We will to the Juniors our great industry that enables us to study from morning to way into the night without a stop. We bequeath to the Sophomores our good looks as we think they will need them. We bequeath to the Freshmen our ability to say the right thing at the right time, since they need it worse than others. To the seventh and eighth grades we will our ability not to talk in the assembly and to get to classes on time. s u. . To the faculty we will six bottles of pain relief pills and ten bottles of headache tablets to cure the terrible pain and worry we caused them. . • ‘ • Article II I. Buford Baker, will my silly laugh to all sourpusses. I. Max Coblentz. will my ability to create explosions in chemistry class to Don Hyde, and I hope that he’ll make good use of it. -.i I. Phyllis Bolinger. will my A’s in citizenship to Bob McFarland. ‘ I. Bob Cornwell, will my ability to stay out of mischief to my brother, Mike. I. Marion Poer, will my seat in the assembly to Jack Pullin so he won’t disturb other stu- dents while talking to Willodean. I. Imogene Helvey, will my ability to attend school regularly to Eva Enyeart. I. Wilma Hobbs, will my seat in the assembly to Virginia Brandenburg so Don Hyde won’t have to walk so far to sit with her. I. Fran Smith, will my giggle to Carole Swihart. I. Marion Larrison, will my ability to chew gum through classes to anyone who can get by with it. I, Joan Shaffer, will my naturally curly hair to any girl, providing she takes my freckles. 1, Rosie Heeter, will my model “T” Ford to the Athletic Association for transportation of basketball boys to future ball games. I. Helen Clouser, will my ability to be seen and not heard to Lester Williams. I. Mary Rose Harrison, will my ability to do any kind of art work to Richard Paul. I, Leon Frantz, will my track and running ability to Ted Coon. I. J. Charles Ebbinghouse, will my abi ity to get off the floor in basketball to Bob Johnson. I. Dora Deckena, will a few extra inches of my height to Hex Schilling. I, Joe Piper, will my good temperament to my brother, Dick. I. Herman Oney. will my track ability to that up and coming track star of the future, Frederick ’‘Nicotine” Kling. I. Joan Garrison, will my appendix to any one who cares to have it. I. Betty June Steller, will my rhyming dictionary to the junior class poet. I. Harry J. Walther, will my ability to play a clarinet to Mr. Leckrone. I, Esther Greer, will my diamond ring to Bernadine Steller and my “grades” in citizenship to Helen Frantz. I, Virginia Orr, will my ability to play the trombone to Byron Wagoner. I'. Walter J. Penrod, will my front seat in the assembly to Bob Ziegler. I. Walter Troder. will my squeaky shoes to Mr. Smith for unknown reasons. I, Margaret Krom. will my belt to Mary Louise Clark to keep up her slacks at the bindery cn Saturday. I. Veva Martin, will my laugh to Leigh Jackson. I. Bonnie Werking. will my seat in the assembly to anybody that can keep Marilyn Warren company. I. Kathryn Taylor, will my awkwardness to the future basketball boys in the hope that they may overcome it. I. Sally Hartwell, will my ability in Latin to Henry Y'oung. I. Doris Wa gamuth, will the middle seats in the school bus to the Liberty Mills kids. I. Edith Hippensteel, wi.l my longest dress to Janet Metzger. I. Rex Flohr, will my good looks to Fred Kling. I, Gene Schroll, will my curly hair to Louella Blocher. I. Todd Enyeart, wil! my hearty voice to Jim Hammond and my midddle name, Henry, to Rex Flohr’s first son. I. Janet Dale, will my quiet disposition to Gladys Airgood. I. Keith Frieden. will my girl shyness to Ralph Kester. I. Bill Wright, will my heel plates to Mr. Smith. I. Mary Margaret BranJettu g. will my technique to keep a steady boy friend to Dorothv Gripe. In witness whereof we do here place our hand and seal this twentieth day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Six, A. D. The Senior Class of 1946 Late News and Predictions of Things To Come Stay tuned in tor the latest news and predictions of things to come by that famous commentator Walter Troder. (Jood evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chesterite. Let s go to press! FLASH! The Oney-Werking case is coining to a triumphant close. Lawyer Buford Baker disting- uished himself when he cross-examined Frances Smith, witness for Bonnie Werking. and proved that Herman Oney had deliberately shot Bonnie Werking with one of Cupid s arrows. FLASH! Doctor J. Charles Ebbinghouse suffered a flat head when he bumped it on a low ceil- ing this morning. Doctor V. Joseph Piper, assisted by his nurse. Betty June Steller, will operate. FLASH! F.dith Hippensteel, clerk in the fiMko Dime Store, has inherited $1,000,000. She will go to California. She stated to reporters that when she returns, she expects to start a home—a home for maiden ladies! FLASH! Professor and Mrs. Max Coblentz have perfected a new explosive which they call M. M. M. Professor Coblentz started his experiments in his high school chemistry class. Mrs. Coblentz was the former Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Inventor Todd Enyeart has also made an addition to the chemical world by making a new type of chewing gum that never wears out and retains its flavor forever. FLASH! Radio singer, Helen Clouser, lost her voice today when she tried to reach high C. Mar- ian Boer, an innocent by-stander, had her hearing impaired when she stopped to listen to Helen run over some scales. FLASH! Marian Larrison, famous movie star, has been chosen “Miss Romance of Indiana.” Her closest competitor was Veva Martin, who was disqualified for giggling. FLASH! Rosie Heeter won the All-American Auto Race with her famous Model T. She also broke all world records for speed on wheels when her little racer went 180-miles per hour. FLASH! Walter J. Penrod, a local farmer, has succeeded in growing mashed potatoes. FLxperta say that this development will begin a new era in man's progress. FLASH! Virginia Orr, trombone player for Spike Jones, is facing suit. While at practice the other day she let the slide of her trombone slip and it went into Joann Garrison’s mouth. Joann nearly choked on some pop corn she was eating, and so she is bringing Virginia to court for damages. F'LASH! Kate Taylor, radio comedian and singer, fainted after laughing for three hours at a new joke she had just created. Harry J. Walther, announcer for Kate’s program, read the joke and has been in stitches since. And now a word from my sponsor! Buy only the best. Put us to the test. Eat Cornwell’s soy bread With Cornwell’s soy spread. Drink Cornwell’s soyee. Not old-fashioned coffee. Use an umbrella of soy. And rain will he a joy. Drive Cornwell’s Soymobile Made of soy instead of steel. Buy only the best! Although we are modest You’ll save when you invest In Cornwell’s Soy! It’s best! And now my predictions of things to come! FIRST! I predict that Mr. and Mrs. Rex Flohr will turn their City Super Service Station of Ser- Margaret Kmin' S° 8 8eCO d hone-vmo™ in ear future. Mrs. Flohr was the former SKCOND- I predict that Merle Keaffaher will win first prize in the New York International Art Classics. rH I HD! I predict that Captain Keith Frieden of the Army and Sgt. Leon Frantz, a Marine, will be invited by the President of the United States to sit in on a conference concerning better pay for service men. I also predict that Major Phyllis Bolinger. Chief of the W.A.C.. will be present. Mil RTH! I predict that the “Wee H. Wright” match factory owned by William Wright will have to admit they are wrong. Automatic cigarette lighters do have their points. Now here are some last minute bulletins. FLASH! Sally Hartwell has taken the position of Latin teacher at Chester High. She will start her new job next Monday. FLASH! Sea Spray, owned by Doris Walgamuth won the Kentucky Derby by a nose from Fleet- wing owned by Mary Rose Harrison. That’s all from the news room at this time. Good night, good listening and good news. The following is transcribed: Ladies! Do you want to be as beautiful as su h famous people as Wilma Hobbs? Go to the TIMELY TIP BEAUTY SHOP. Their assembly line turns out beautiful women in a matter of a few hours. Joan Shaffer washes your hair and prepares it for a special type of permanent wave. As Janet Dale gives you the wave, lmogene Helvey gives you a manicure. Esther Greer finishes with a facial. Here is what Gene Sehroll, interviewer of fa nous Power’s models, says, and I quote, “Take a timely tip and go the Timely Tip Beauty Shop for their customers can always be picked out of a crowd.” To Seniors and teachers the close of a school year means the termination of many friendly experiences. As the Seniors step into a new era in their lives, they realize that they will never forget these high school days. 9 wtoviy Officers and Sponsors: Miss Betty Gon- s:wer. Ralph Kester, Robert Miller, Bob Ziegler, Gladys Greer, Kva Rhoades, Mr. Gerold Faudree. ROW 1: Ruth Clouser. Mike Cornwell, Clifford Crist, Ileana Fitch. ROW 2: Lamoine Gemmer. Gladys Greer, Arthur Grindle, Earl Grindle. ROW 3: Annabel'e Hanley, Willis Haupert, Elaine Helvey, Merrill Hobbs. ROW 4: Ralph Kester, Leigh Jackson, Max Lefforge, Fred Martin. The Class of 194 7 enrolled as freshmen in Chester High School in September, 1943. Unforgettable events of the first two years were the class parties and the ball games, but the junior year was different. The class sold eats at the basketball games and presented a sparkling three-act com- edy, “Almost Summer,” on March 22 under the guidance of Miss Gongwer. On March 12 the juniors entertained the seniors at a unique Junior-Senior Reception. Officers for the year were: Bob Ziegler. President: Bob Miller, Vice-President: Eva Rhoades, Secre- tary: and Ralph Kester, Treasurer. Miss Gongwer and Mr. Gerold Faudree ware the sponsors. ROW 5: Bob McFarland, Robert Mi'l- er. Wi.bur MilLr, Jack Pullin. ROW t : Eva Rhoades. Bill Runkel, Todd Schrol.. Joann Snell. ROW 7: Caro’.e Swihart, Charles Tack itt, Marcella Tyner, Mari'.y Warren. ROW S: Bonnie Workman. Bob Zieg- ler. apilowjv v Officers and sponsors: Miss Leah Stone. Don Hyde. Roger Grossnickle. Bob Lit- tle. Helen Frantz. Mr. Cecil Scribner. ROW 1: Gladys Airgood. Alfred Bak- er. Liela Bechtold. Donald Brindel. ROW 2: Reva Burnett. Bob Burch. Jean Clark. Mary Alice Colbert. ROW 3: Ted Coon. Helen Frantz. Har- mon Gradeless. Dolores Grist. ROW’ 4: Roger Grossnickle. June Han. ley, Richard Hapner. Don Hyde. The Class of 194 8 enrolled as freshmen in Chester High School in September, 1944. During the freshman year a skating party was held at the College with the sophomore class. The class has thirty-seven members with the following officers: Bob Little. President; Roger Grossnickle, Vice- President; Don Hyde, Secretary; and Jean Clark. Treasurer. Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner are the sponsors. ROWf 5: Bob Johnson. Bob Little,. Jean Meek. Robert Metzger. ROW 6: John M or ford, Louise Orr, Wanda Penrod. Dick Piper. ROW 7: Eugene Ritenour, Herman Schannep, Rex Schilling, Mary Lou Schnepp. ROW 8: Pat Schroll, Marjorie Smith. Martha Smith, Lois Swihart. ROW 9: Bob Walgamuth, Rozella Wil- liams, Bonnie Winebrenner. Absent—• Dick Frantz. Dorothy Cripe. $ VE S-vvnv w Officers and Sponsors: Miss Ida Eshel- man, Gene Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Virginia Brandenburg, Mr. Wayne Dial- ing. ROW 1: Joe Baker, Barbara Earker, Carl Bechtold, Marie Betten. ROW 2: Louella Blocher, Betty Brand- enburg, Varginia Brandenburg, Wayne Clark. ROW 3: Morris Cook, Dar et.a Cox, Lois Cunningham, Tom Di.ni. n. ROW 4: Carolyn Garri on, Marilyn Garrison, Lois Gay, Pauline Hippen- steel. The Class of ’49 consisting of twenty-three students, entered Chester High School on August 31, 1945. Offi- cers elected for the year were: Ronald Metzger, President; Gene Metzger, Vice-President; Virginia Brandenburg, Secretary-Treisurer. Miss Eshelman and Mr. Hilling are the sponsors. The class enjoyed a hay ride to the Lagro Conservation Camp in the fall and a skating party at Columbia City in the spring. ROW 5 Jack Kissinger, Jim Klutzr Gene Metzger, Janet Metzger. ROW 6: Ronald Metzger, Donald Mo- sher, John Penrod, George Poer. ROW 7: Bruce Pottenger, Lee Dick Reiken, Theron Rupley, Marlene Schroll. ROW 8: Ann Snavely, Bob Snell, Ber- nadine Steller, Joan Woodring. ROW 9: Coleen Warren. ROW l: Jack Marburger, Max Marburger. Patricia Hathaway. Marilee Boyer. Lawrence Keaffaber. Norma Miller, Juanita Young. Max Schilling. Marilyn Paul, Richard Paul, JoAnne Leckrone, Lois Bollinger. ROW 2: Mrs. Huffman. Norma Brubaker. Eva Enyeart, Phyllis Brubak er. Priscilla Kester. Richard Reiff. Connie Spann. Tom McClure. Doris Lefforge, Trula Penrod. Stanley Schnepp. Gary Walters. Mr. Leckrone. ROW 3: Gene Royer. Rosemary Cook. Ralph Bolinger. Billy Doster. Max Bucher. Peggy Baker. Theodore McNabney, Kenneth Bu- cher. Leon Ritenour. ROW 4: Billy Holloway. Gilbeit Walls. Sylvia Young, Joan Zimpleman, Mary Louise Clark. Richard Workman. Keith (’ripe. ROW 5: Charles Swihart. Herbert Ferry. Robert Walters. Graceanna Royer. Beverly Steller, John Rohrer. Marian Strobe). Seventh Grade ROW 1: Max Richards. Bonnie Frieden. Norman Chamberlain. Ruth Ann Partridge, Lloyd Reiken. Alice Clouser. Lester Williams. Jane Boocher, James Larrison. Dora Betten, Dean Hapner. Melba Jo Dyson. ROW 2 Mr. Weimer. Esther Frey. Gloria Grossnickle. Max Cunningham, Catherine Cook. Dl?k Hobbs. Fannio Shepherd, Charles Frey! Agnes Sleighter. William He’.vey. Charlotte Wright. Ted Frie- den, Mr. P. Faudree. RCW 3: Robert Littlefield. Jimmy Hammond. Anita Schroll. Ruby Kline. Joan Poer, Max VanCleave, Martha Fitch. Mary Fetters. RCW 4: Henry Young. Morris Poer. James Schumaker. Byron Wagoner. Fred Kling, Harold Frieden. Dorsey Rhoades. Eugene Penn. Fifth and Sixth Grades ROW 1: Larry Morford. James (’lark. Tommy Coon. Charlotte Smith, Geraldine Barker, Barba- ra Schroll, Lois Hapner. Loren Lee Dale, Marcus Frioden, Larry Frye. ROW 2: Franklin Clark. Larry Baker, Henry Kli- ne. Jerry Purdy, Carol Walls. Lulu Belle Pen- rod, Elliott Chamberlain, Ben Wright. Ronald Zim- pleman, Billy Branden- burg, Mrs. Thrush. ROW 3: Melvin Speich- er, Bennet Kline. Paul Myers. John Swihart. Ni- lah Cook. Russell Hap- ner. Roger Shull, Ted Spann. Third and Fourth Grades ROW 1: Barbara Elkins, Teddie Morford. Maurice Frieden, Billy Whitaker, Billy Leonhard, Todd Ha- thaway. Marjorie Simms, Marilyn Metzger, Norma Coning. Martha Kline, Fannie E. Swihart, San- dra Clark. Sharon Hapner ROW 2: Richard Purdy, Bobby Barker, Norman Baker. John Clark, Dale Myers, Dick Zimpleman, Helen Penrod, Carolyn Frantz, Chucky Carter, Larry Jefferson, Julia Pottenger, Phillip Snave- ly, Richard Baker, Clar- ence Houser, Mrs. Kram- er. ROW 3: Joan Penn, Max Frye, Beverly Schroll, Galen Chamberlain, Vio- let Kline. Jimmy Baker, Jerry Shull, Barbara Mil- ler, Mike Lerkrone. Mari- lee Baker, Dean Cox. First and Second Grades ROW 1 : Jerry Carter, Johnny Nichols. Judith Leonhard. Ronald Miller, Jerry Badskey, Tommy Baker. James Shanahan. Janene Myers, Marilyn Boocher. Joe Walls, Car- olyn Metzger. Merrill Chamberlain. Julia Ann Purdy. ROW 2: Dorothy Mae Le- fforge, Flecia Speicher, Patricia Leckrone, Jackie Sue Richards, Kendall Walter, Joyce Grossnick- le, Bobby Hapner, Carol Grossnickle, Earl Whit- aker, Miss Ruth Dillmao. ROW 3: Mary Ellen Snavely, Jerry Clark, Beverly Buckingham. Jerry Zimpleman. Francis Granstaff, De Wayne Berry. Jackie Baker, Tommy Paul. Max Cox Liberty Mills HOW 1: Burlah Oney, Danny Hammond. Dianne Sittler. Lou- ise Shepherd, Tim Derf. Jimmy Roberts, Hetty L. Williams, Tommy Helvey, Duane Brubak- er, Ethel Shepherd, Margaret Ann Gable. ROW 2: Mr. Martin, Charles Shepherd, Rosalie Shepherd, Helen Oney, Mary Lou Gruber, Layman Howard. John Shep- herd. Lewie Overlander, Joyce Garner, Sue Leonhardt, Quen- tin Tackett. ROW 3: Jimmy Morrissey, De- wayne Ritenour, Lawrence Ov- erlander, Gene Heeter. Jerry Coblentz, Lena Mae Shepherd. Helen Brubaker, Robert Shoe- maker, Happy Tackitt. Ray- mond Overlander. Juanita She- pherd, Mertil Rowe, Patsy Wal- gamuth. Anna May Helvey, Jimmy Kling. John Morrissey, Dewight Ritenour. ROW 4: Mrs. Ulrey. Gail Rite- nour, Frank Rowe, Janet Wat- son, John Warren, Charles Sp- encer. Easter Wallen, Edith Wallen, Derwood Coe, Tad Derf, Billy Keaffaber, Caroline Kling. Mrs. Bormuth. New Salem ROW 1: Jimmy Crist, Nelson Zinsmaster, Don Judy, Harold Hamman. Rex Hobbs, Kenneth Pratt, Vernon Schroll. ROW 2: Rosalie Poole, Sally McNabney, Dora Young, Glorea Jean Hack. Jane Ann Shenkel, Shirley Littlefield. Glorea Ann Houser, Marilyn Pratt, Janice Hobbs. ROW 3: Jay Schilling. Jack Sleighter, Charles Zinsmastei, Gary Jackson, Catherine (Jem mer. Clifford Clouse?, Phyllis Rupley. Leo Judy, Ralph Pen- rod. Margaret Snyder. Clarence Betten, Mr. Hcruser. ROW 4: Mrs. Pruitt. Mary Lou herrv. Donald Snyder. Don Brown, Shirley MiPer. Larry Shen :el, Beu ah Young. Georg ZinsmaHer. Phyllis Jo Bech- told. Donald McNabney. Mrs Smith. ROW 5: Mrs. Knull. Robert Shoemaker, Russe 1 Poppas, (arol Littlefield, Dick Hi •own Leroy Young. Nancy Rose Knapp. Joyce Ferry, Pats Hack, Max Tyner. John McNab- ney. Servia ROW 1: James Clevenger. San- dra Marshall. Eugene Davis, Lemnd Besry. Verlinda Clev- enger. Margery Klutz. Patty Flora. Richard Miller. BOW 2: Dick Runkel, Rosali6 K utz. Leo Prieden. Duane m UtZ; Barbara Myers, Edythe R0yw'vhpley Kl ,ghbaum' Cbat es Miller, Larry Joi don. Patty Grindle, Jimmy Meyer. «IH Vf ' ' K™esJ, rr,Pf R°sann Bucher. Carol Marshall, Jane Workman. Mae Moore, Janet Workman, Ge ROW1 . Marilyn Flora. Dick Shanahan. Bobby Keaffaber. Air ,,,, nnraithtC°J1,ng; Ke neth Workman. Dorothy Airgood, Mary Ann Gugle, Charlene Royer, Totmi linvv k’ riS Rucber RJ|y Aughinbaugh. Normi Jean Frey. Barbara Meyer. KUW 5: Caspar Coble. Mrs. Swihart. Mrs. Gaebler. For the underclassmen the highlights of their will treasure the enjoyable times they had as green school careers lie ahead, but in the future they understudies. The Coach Much of the success which the basketball teams of Ches- ter have had during the last three years has been due to the fine coaching work of Mr. Faudree, or “Doe” as he is known. Under Mr. Faudree’s leadership, the basketball teams have won one sectional tourney, two four way tourneys, and three county tourneys, and have also had very enviable season records. Basketball Although only four of the first ten players returned from last year’s squad, the basketball team completed a very successful season. The teim was hampered by sickness and injuries through- out the season, but always had enough fighting spirit to outdo their opponents. The team completed the season with a record of twenty wins and five losses, including tourneys. The four-way tourney which was held at Cheater, was captured by the home team. The Panthers defeated Bippus in the first game and then outscor'd South Whitley’s Bulldogs in the final game. Chester also won the County Tourney, which was held at Wabash. The Panthers defeated Roann. Lincolnville and Linlawn, and then went on to defeat Lagro in the finals. In the sectional tourney Chester advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Laketon and LaFon_ taine. Chester succumbed to a mighty Wabash ag legation after giving them an early scare. Schedule We They We They Lafontaine 31 14 Akron 48 45 Linlawn 24 15 Central 29 26 Clear Creek 41 30 South Whitley 41 42 Sidney 37 35 Urbana 34 28 Central 43 36 Laketon 46 27 Lagro 16 24 Piercetcn 49 52 Bippus 35 27 Roann 35 41 Silver Lake 39 28 Sectional Tourney Four Way Tourney Laketon 40 30 Bippus 69 26 Lafontaine 62 45 South Whitley 37 34 Wabash 34 55 Laketon 35 33 County Tourney Roann 35 26 Lincoln ville 38 25 Lagro 28 26 Varsity SITTING: Fred Martin. Gene Schroll, Jack Pullin, Joe Ebbingliouse. Max Letforge. Max Coblen- tz. Bob Ziegler. STANDING: Coach “Doe” Faudree. Herman Oney. Student Manager. Joe Piper. Captain. Todd Enyeart, Dick Piper. Don Hyde. B o b Cornwell, Bill Wright, Student Man- ager. Second Team SITTING: Harmon Gradeless. Wil- lis Haupert. June Han- ley. Theron Kupley. Donald Brindle, Bob Johnson. STANDING: Herman Oney. Student Mgr.. Rickard Frantz. Robert Little. John Mo. ford. Roger Gross- nickle. Bill Wright, Student Manager. Freshman Team SITTING: Coach Paul Faudree. Tom Dill man. Gene Metzger. Theron Rup- lev, Gearge Poer, Ron- ald Metzger, John Pen- rod. STANDING: Bob Snell. Lee Dick Reiken, Joe Baker, Wayne Clark. Bruce Pottenger, Dona d Mo- sher. Junior High Team Coach Paul Faudree, Her- bert Ferry, John Rohrer, Ralph Bolinger, Richard Workman. Keith (’ripe, Kenneth Bucher, Max Bu- cher, Max Marburger. Jack Marburger. Richard Reiff. Tom Me Clure, Jimmy Hammond, Eu- gene Penn, Max Schilling Baseball Champs Again For the second consecutive year, the Panther baseball team annexed the County Championship and added another trophy to the already overcrowded trophy case. Starting with only a handful of veterans from Coach George Merkle's champions of the preceding year. Coach “Pete” Faudree was able to mold the veterans and the newcomers into a championship team. Another accomplishment was the completing of the new diamond on the northeast section of the playground. This diamond with its new backstop gives Chester a satisfactory clay infield. Baseball Champs AWAY HOME Chester 10 Linlawn 0 Chester 3 Roann 2 Chester 5 Roann 1 Chester 12 Linlawn 2 Chester 7 Central 6 Chester 5 Central 1 Chester 3 Laketon 1 . Chester 13 Laketon 1 OX GROUND: Joe Piper, pitcher and shortstop: Max Coolentz. pitcher and second base. SEATED: Keith Frieden. outfield: Bob Cornwell, second base and short- stop: Herman Oney, outfield: Joe Ebbinghouse. first base: Fred Martin, utility fielder: Bob Ziegler, third base: Max Lefforge. outfield and catcher STANDING: Bill Wright and Don Mosher, student managers: Bob John- son. utility fielder: Mike Cornwell, outfield: Dick Piper, outfield: Don Hyde, utility fielder: Jack Pullin, catcher and outfield; Bob Little, out- field; “Pete” Faudree. coach. T rack The 1945 County Trark Meet, which was held at Chester High School April 17. was won by the Chester High School trackmen. The coach of this County Winner was George Merkle. A trophy was presented to the team, and this made Chester the County Champions of the three major sports. The five county schools that were entered in the track meet and their scores are as follows: Chester 7Central 37% Lagro 49 34 Urbana 11 Laketon 4 6 Chester's athletic department has been turning out high caliber teams that carried the banners of Chester far. For many, the athletic events are the highlights of the year. We, the people, present for your listening pleasure a var ied program of music, drama, and clubs. Remember—life can be beautiful. Senior Band ROW 1: Ronnie Working, Willodaan Pottenger, Harry J. Walther, Doris Lefforge, Barbara Barker, Mary Margaret Brand.nburg. ROW 2: Dorothy (’ripe. Wanda Penrod. Dora Deckena, Frances Smith, Virginia Brandenburg, Marjorie Smith. Coleen Warren. PriscilL Kester, Wilbur Miller. Leigh Jackson. ROW 3: Pat Schroll, Liela Bechtold. Carolyn Garrison. Darletta Cox, Mary Alice Colbert, Lois Bollinger, Gladys Airgood. Max Cun- ningham. Lois Gay, Lois Cunningham. Tom Dillman. ROW 4: (Sitting) Louise Orr, Merle Keiffaber. Joe Ebbinghouse. Ant. Suavely. Earl Grindle. Virginia Orr. (Standing) John Rohre: Bob Burch. Richard Paul, Bill Wright. Joan Woodring. Beverly Stelle:. Mr. Harold Leckrone. Ted Coon. The (’hester High School Senior Band, under the direction of Mr. Harold Leckrone, is compos- ed of 41 members. It was first started nine years ago by Mr. Gerald Miller. Through tireless effort, the band became an active organization. It played for basketball games, gave concerts and in 1941 placed second in the State Band Contest. In 19 43 Mr. Robert Schnar became director and while un- der his direction, the band won First Division in the State Contest. Mrs. Lois Amiss became direc- tor in 1944 and the Band received a second division rating at the Contest. This year Mr. Leckrone took over the leadership. The band has marched at most of the basketball games this year and has done exceptionally well. New uniforms have been ordered and the band ;3 looking forward to win- ning more honors this spring. Junior Band I he Chester Junior Hand is under the direction of Mr. Harold Leckrone. It is composed of lit members ot which 11 are a.so members of the Senior Band. It is composed of students in the lower grades and up to and including freshmen. They have made no public appearances, but their aim is to fill the places left by those who graduate fro :i the Senior Hand Majorettes There aie five majorettes who lead the band into their formation whene er they march. Their job is to know the formations and see to it that th ir files do the right thing. Two of the majorettes are seniors and have twirled with the band for four years. Two others arc fre hir.en and one is in the eighth grade. These three twirled for two y ars. The two seniors. Maty Marg. rei and Rosann, have taken turns as Drum Majorettes this year. ROW 1: Carolyn Garrison, Darletta Cox. Norman Chamberlain. Marilyn Garrison. Doris Lefforge. Barbara Barker. ROW 2: Max Cunningham, Lois Bollinger. Lois Gay. Virginia Branden- burg. Coleen Warren. Lois Cunningham. Priscilla Kester. ROW 2: John Rohrer, Richard Paul. Joan Woodring. Beverly Steller, Mr. Leckrone. Byron Wagoner, Ann Suavely. Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Mary Louise Clark. Janet Metzger. Virginia Brandenburg. Rosann Heeter. Girls9 Glee Club HOW 1: Miss Walther, Frances Smith, Mary Margaret Brandenburg, Rosann Heeter, Louise Orr, Liela Bechtold, Mary Lou Sehnepp, Bonnie Werking, Pat Schroll, Martha Smith. Elaine Helvey. ROW 2: Gladys Airgood. Dorothy Gripe, Gladys Greer. Kathryn Taylor, Reva Burnett. Helen Frantz, Mary Alice Colbert, Bonnie Wine- brenner, Veva Martin. ROW 3: Virginia Orr. Edith Hippensteel, Marjorie Smith. Marce la Ty. ner. Joann Snell. Carole Swihart. Lois Swihart. Imogene Helvey. ROW 4: Marian Poer. Bonnie Workman, Eva Rhoades. Wanda Penrod, Dora Deckena, Dolores Grist. Jean Clark. Helen Clouser. Pianists: Willodean Pottenger, Doris Lefforge. The girl’s glee club, composed of thirty-eight girls from the sophomore, junior and senior classes, is directed by Miss Bernice Wa'ther. Probably one of the oldest musical orpanizations of the school, it offers all girls who enjoy singing a chance to meat together and produce enjoyment for themselves and their listeners. Each member was required to sing a solo bef re the group sometime during this year and the entire glee club sang for school convocation progrims, baccalaureate and spring concert. They are planning to enter the choral contest at Fort Wayn i this spring. The officers are Virginia Orr, president; Marily Warren, vice-president; and Dorothy Cripe, secretary-treasurer. Accompanists are Willodean Pottenger and Doris Lefforpe. Boys’ Glee Club fromThP i� 0ny|nr ,?H U?der ,he dirertlon of Mr. Harold I.eckrone. consists of ten members f iminnvh this sen,or Masses. They have sung for school programs and for the spring concert. thf Rand md rhlmi6? f,rst. orsanized last year by Mrs. Dale Amiss, they won second division at the Band and Choral Contest and plan to enter igain this year. Mixed Chorus The ( hester High School Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Miss Walther. is composed of Im y s o rCgMs glee c lubs° lhe £0phomore Junlor and senior classes who are also members of the d 1 viion 8{n° ho” 8 8 .r®8UIned in 1944 und r the direction of Miss Walther and won second ve il- aSd have fChoraII (,®nlesl of that yHar- The-V are Planning to enter the contests again this inrimt 1!“'? ™. f sch°o1 convocation programs, church programs, baccalaureate and in the sp ing concert. Than repert iie inc udes spirituals, classics and modern music. tre«.nrfrBb5f£fhOU!? ta Pfe8,!:ei Hany J- Walther vice-president and Hosann Heeter is secreiary- treasurer. The accompanist is Willodean Pottenger. Mr. Leek rone. Harry Walther, Clifford Crist, Bill Wright. Wilbur Miller, Joe Ebbing- house. Earl Grindle, Ralph Hester, Merle Keaf- faber Leigh Jackson. Lois Bollinger. Accompanist HOW 1: Miss Walther. Rosann Heeter. Louise Orr, Merle Keaffaber. Earl Grindle. Bill Wright. Bon- nie Winebrenner. Bonnie Werking, Martha Smith. ROW 2: Liela Bechtold, Dorothy Cripe. Harry J. Walther. Joe Ebbinghouse, Wilbur Miller. Carole Swihart, Pat Schroll. Mary Alice Colbert. ROW 3: Virginia Orr. Mary Margaret Brandenburg, Frances Smith. Leigh Jackson. Ralph Hester, Clifford Crist. Dolores Grist. Wanda Penrod. Jean Clark. Pianist. Willodean Pottenger. Senior Play The members of the cast and parts played by each are as follows: STANDING: Janet Dale, Mrs. Piper; Harry J. Walther. Ray: Buford Ba- ker. Eddie; Joan Shaffer. Peg; Esther Greer, Barbie; Wilma Hobbs. Mari- lee; Frances Smith. Joanie. Joe Piper, Stephen Foster Brown; Bonnie Working. 1 aurette Piper; Max Coblentz. Ranny; Bill Wright, Biff; Walter J. Penrod. Stacy; Phyllis Bolinger, Tessie Topper. SITTING: Joe Ebbinghouse, Mr. Piper: Kathryn Taylor. Ramona; Mary Margaret Brandenburg, Susan Piper; Rosann Heeter, Pinky Piper. The play entitled “Sing for Your Supper” was chosen as the annual Senior Class Play. It is a comedy in three acts written by Anne Coulter Martens. The story centers around a mystery crooner, Stephen Foster Brown, and Susan Piper, who is supposed to be a career girl. Ranny and Biff, not knowing that Mr. Brown is the real crooner, frame him so that their bobby sox girl friends will pay mire attention to them. However, the scheme back- fires and Mr. Brown finds himself engaged to four girls, including Susan; who has fallen in love with him but won't admit it. Mrs. Piper, who is planning a career for Susan, dislikes crooners; and when she finds out that Mr. Brown is the real croiner. she tells the newspapers. Reporters come and Ranny and Biff try to admit that it was all a frame up. Stephen, however, blames Susan be- cause he thought she was the only one who knew his true identity. After swallowing their pride, Susan and Stephen express their real love for each other and everything ends happily. Junior Play Members of the east and parts played by each follow: SEATED: Elaine Helvey. Lilah: Rob Ziegler. Paul: Marily Warren. Jane- Miss Gongwer. director; Earl Grindle. Jack; Gladys Greer. Mary Bob Miller. Junior. STANDING: Willodean Pottenger, Smudgely; Clifford Crist, Mr. Jones; Mrs. Jones; Leigh Jackson, Mr. Eva Rhoades, Anna. Almost Summer by Christopher Sergei The Jones family revolved around the younger generation First was rhp tmnA i n„„ year older whose chief worries were graduation from highSchool wltHonorshis idrl 3 himself and entering college. His typical cry was,“They can’t do this to me! !” P g f Mary was Paul’s pretty sister who thought the world revolved around her boyfriend Jack and around a cream and yellow convertable coupe. y na JacK and thirtee . great advocate of funny books and candy bars was quite scornful of the fairer sex??? His battle cry was Women!! Phooey!!’ er succeeding 1 J° eS W6re he typical mother and father, trying to understand—but not always Jack, Mary's boyfriend, was a killer dlller,' at least he thought he was. Jack's sister, Jane was the one girl for Paul. uailc Of course, there was the poor maid whose chief occupation was picking up after the children And what a job!! Mr. Smudgley was a principal in every sense of the word, tall, formal, strict; yet underneath this he was quite human. Last, but certainly not least, was Lilah, who was in SOMEBODY’S PAST. ’’Almost Summer” took place in the spring of the year and kept everyone guessing and guess ing until the very last page. Girl Reserve The Girl Reserve is a junior division of the Y.W.C.A. The club is open to all sophomore, junior and senior girls, and aims to help them form new friendships, discuss problems and find new interests. The first of the year found over fifty members in the club. One of the biggest undertakings of the year has been the Ma. Pa and Me Banquet which was held in the basement of the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren. In the spring, the formal banquet is the featured attraction. Officers for the year were Bonnie Werking, president; Marily Warren, vice-president; Frances Smith, treasurer: Bonnie Workman, secretary. Miss Eshelman and Miss Gongwer served a; faculty sponsors for this year. ROW 1: Joan Shaffer, Mary Lou Schnepp, Wilma Hobbs. Rosann Fleeter Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Frances Smith, Bonnie Werking, Bonnie Workman, Jean Clark, Mary Rose Harrison, Pat Schroll, Liela Bechtold, Mary Alice Colbert. ROW 2: Miss Gongwer. Miss Eshelman, Janet Dale, Marian Larrison, Margaret Krom, Sally Hartwell, Marjorie Smith, Marcella Ty ner, Edith Hippensteel, Imogene Helvey. Martha Smith, Elaine Helvey, Miss Stone. Mrs. Huffman, Miss Walther. ROW 3: Reva Burnett. Lois Swihart, Dorothy Cripe. Joann Snell. Veva Martin, Bonnie Winebrenner, Carole Swihart, Miss Hoover, Willodean Pottenger. ROW 4: Joann Garrison. Eva Rhoades, Phyllis Bolinger, Ileana Fitch, Marian Poer, Betty June Stellar, Dora Deckena, Wanda Penrod, Dolores Grist. Officers Bonnie Werking, President; Marily Warren, Vice-Presdent; Bonnie Work- man, Secretary; Frances Smith, Treasurer; Miss Gongwer and Miss Eshelman, Sponsors. Hi-Y The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintian and extend thoughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y was well sponsored this year by Mr. Welmer and Mr. Hilling. They showed their in- terest by acting as advisors to the cabinet and helping in every way possible. The Hi-Y sold “C pins with year guards and Chester Panther badges to get money for parties and the Hi-Y Banquet which was held March 23. 1946, at the Sheller Hotel. The Hi-Y also sponsored a skating party for the Girl Reserve. ROW 1: Willis Haupert, Fred Martin. Bob Miller. June Hanley. Herman Oney, Buford Baker. Max Lefforge, Ted Coon. Bob Johnson. Harmon Gradeless. ROW 2: Merrill Hobbs. Max Coblentz, Rex Schilling. Walter J. Penrods Joe Ebbinghouse. Harry J. Walther, Gene Schroll, Bill Wright. Todd Schroll, Walter Troder. Joe Piper. (Pres.). Bob McFarland. ROW 3: Jack Pullin, Earl Grindle, Bill Runkel, Leon Frantz. Charles Tackitt, Keith Frieden. Herman Schannep, Robert Metzger, La- moine Gemmer. Bob Burch. Alfred Baker. Mr. Dilling, Mr. Weimer. ROW 4: Ralph Hester. Bob Little. John Morford. Roger Grossnickle, Donald Brindle, Richard Frantz, Richard Hapner, Wilbur Miller. ROW 5: Leigh Jackson. Don Hyde. Rex Flohr. Bob Cornwell. Todd En- yeart, Dick Piper. Arthur Grindle. Mike Cornwell, Clifford Crist. Officers Joe Piper. President; Todd Schroll, Vice-President; Gene Schroll. Secre- tary-Treasurer; Bill Wright, Sergeant-of-Arms; Joe Ebbinghouse, Chap lain; Walter Troder, Reporter; Harry J. Walther, Program Chairman;. Mr. Dilling and Mr. WeJmer, Sponsors. Student Council Mr. Smith. Esther Frey, Tom McClure. Buford Baker. Ronald Metzger, Boh Ziegler. Boh Little. Librarians Eugene Penn. Mary Lou Schnepp. Gladys Airgood. Mary Alice Colbert, Lois Cunningham, Virginia Orr, Margaret Krom, Frances Smith, Marian Larrison, Miss Gongwer, Charlotte Wright, Marjorie Smith. Bus Drivers and Patrol Boys ROW 1 : Kugene Penn, Bobby Snell, Henry Young. ROW 2: Dorsey Metzger, Max Marburger, Keith (’ripe, Pat Schannep, Charles Tackitt. Robert Metz- ger, Clifford Faurote, Derwood Hathaway. ROW 3: Harold Cripe, Paul Shanahan. Dale Heeter, Lloyd Heeter, Kenneth Miller. Harlan Horna- day, Lee Rager. Janitors People seldom fail to admire the fine condition of the Chester school building. This excellent appearance is due largely to the hard work of the caretakers, Mr. and Mrs. Urschel. •I Boys’ 4'H « ROW 1: Richard Workman, Richard Reiff, Max Schilling. Bob Littlefield, Max Cunningham. Rex Schilling. Merrill Hobbs. Charles Frey, •lames Schumaker. Ben Wright. Larry Morford, Marcus Frieden, Harold Frieden. Todd Schroll. ROW 2: Harmon Gradeless. Karl Grindle. Merrill Hobbs. Ralph Bolinger. Ronald Metzger. Carl Beelitold, Bill Wright, John Penrod. Wil- bur Miller, Mr. Scribner. ROW 3: Willis Haupert. Leigh Jackson. Keith Frieden, Jack Pullin, Jack Kissinger, Gene Schroll. Walter Penrod. ROW 4: Ralph Kester, John Morford. Bob Burch. Bob Little, Harry Wal- ther, Walter Troder. The 4-H Club is a national organization of boys and girls interested in rural activities. The purposes of this club are to interest young people in better practices in farming and homemaking through club projects and to help them to work and play together. There are three boys' clubs in Chester Township—Chester Hustling Hayseeds, Salem 4-H Club, and Future Bakers of Indiana. The latter club was first organized last spring by a group of boys who are interested in baking. The officers of the F.B.I. are as follows: President—Gene Schroll Vice-President—Bill Wright Secretary-Treasurer—Harry J. Walther Leader—Miss Stone Other members are—Ben Wright, Earl Grindle, Ralph Kester, John Penrod, and Bob Burch. At the County 4-H Fair, Gene and Earl won first prize for coffee, cake and cookies, respective- ly. Walter and Harry J. won second prizes and John won third. The Salem Boys’ 4-H Club officers for the past year were: President—Dick Little Vice-President—Willis Haupert Secretary-Treasurer—Todd Schroll Leaders—Mr. Scribner and Floyd Kreider This club met every three weeks at the homes of members as well as having several all day tours of different members' projects. Many came away from the fair with top prizes. This club’s softball team won a game with Bippus by the score 4 to 2. The Chester Hustling Hayseed officers were: President—Walter J. Penrod Vice-President—Heinz Deckena Secretary-Treasurer—Bill Wright Leaders—Mr. Scribner and Charles Christman Thirty-six members enrolled last spring and held meetings every three weeks at the various members’ homes. Of those who attended 4-H oamn, Walter Penrod and Earl Grindle were chosen Star Campers. This club also won several awards for projects shown at the fair. The Chester Township 4-H Clubs, as a whole, sponsored a skating party at Huntington as- a .grand finale of the year’s work. Girls’ 4-H ROW 1: Norma Miller. Connie Spann. Joann Leckrone. Melba Dyson Juanita Young, Lois Bollinger, Carol Walls. Barbara Miller, Barbara Sehroll. Jerry Barker. ROW 2: Miss Leah Stone, Ruth Ann Partridge, Anita Sehroll. Ann Sua- vely. Mary Fetters. Esther Frey, Gloria Grossniekle, Bonnie Fri- eden, Mary Alice Colbert. Bonnie Werking, Darletta Cox. Vir- ginia Brandenburg. ROW 3: Priscilla Kester, Marlene Sehroll. Liela Bechtold. Louise Orr, Barbara Barker. Lois Cunningham. ROW 4: Peggy Baker. Gladys Airgood. Pat Sehroll. Willodean Pottengei Mary Margaret Brandenburg. Virginia Orr. ROW 5: Sylvia Young, Betty J. Steller. Dora Deekena. Dolores Grist, Beverly Steller. Girls 4-H Clubwork in Chester Township is growing rapidly. There are two groups at Chester, the junior and the senior, one group at New Salem, and one at Servia. At New Salem 14 enrolled and completed their work in 1945. They had 14 fair exhibits, one Sears Award, and 12 ribbons. Pat Sehroll and Liela Bechtold are the Junior Leaders; Rozella Bech- told is the adult leader, and the officers are: Pat Sehroll. president; Liela Bechtold. vice-president; Anita Sehroll, secretary-treasurer. At Servia 17 members enrolled and completed their work. The Junior Leaders arte Dora Deck- ena and Louise Orr, who are assisted by Marlene Sehroll and Lois Cunningham. Servia had 24 ex- hibits at the County Fair and received one Sears Award, one State Fair Award, one Gardening Award and 17 ribbons. Their officers are Dora Deokena, president; Louise Orr. vice-presiden't; Lois Cunningham, secretary; Esther Frey, treasurer. The Chester Junior Club had 20 enrollments. Fifteen completed in 1945. The Junior Leaders are Ruth Ann Wright. Willodean Pottenger, Marily Warren, and Mary Alice Colbert. They had 15 County Fair exhibits and they received one State Fair Exhibit and eight ribbons. Their officers are: Peggy Baker, president; Mary Louise Clark, vice-president; Connie Spann, secretary; Lois Bollinger, treasurer. The Chester Senior Club had 24 enrollments and 23 completed their work. The Seniors had 36 County Fair exhibits and received three State Fair exhibits, had one Reserve Dress Review Winner, and one Sweepstakes Winner on Record Book, and received one Sears Award, three Gardening Awards and 38 ribbons. The officers are: Ruth Ann Wright, president; Bonnie Werking, vice-presi- dent; and Marily Warren, secretary-treasurer. If each club has 85% completing their work they are given a Seal for their Charter. The Ches- ter Senior Club, New Salem and Servia all have three seals. The 4-H is a year around project although most of the activities take place in the summer. Some activities engaged in are: skating parties, dress reviews. 4-H Club Fair, picnics, judging meetings, 4-H camps, and achievement programs. Ravelings Staff SEATED: Mary M. Brandenburg. Max Coblentz, Joe Ebbinghouse. Joe Piper. Virginia Orr. STANDING: Walter Troder, Margaret Krom. Esther Greer. Gene Schroll, Betty June Steller, Buford Baker. Edith Hippensteel. Walter Penrod. Harry J. Walt her. Miss Bernice Walther. Ravelings. like many other worthwhile things became a war casualty in 1942. The Class of 1946 decided to revive the Annual because of the intense interest of schoolmates and graduates. Many difficulties were encountered but the work was finally accomplished. It is the wish of the staff that you, the readers, find as much pleasure in looking through these pages as we did in preparing them for you. r (Lm 2 r §m Chester Chatter was the name chosen by the student body for our school newspaper. This ia the first newspaper Chester High School has published for many years. The staff was chosen and reporters were elected from the various oragnizations of the school. Chester Chatter is published every other week by the advanced typing class under the super- vision of Mr. Hilling and Miss Gongwer. Chester Chatter has as its purpose the distributing of the news of our school to students, parents and other members of our community. SEATED: Phyllis Bolinger, typist: Doris Walgamu h. typist; Imogene Helvey, typist; Virignia Orr, art ed tor; Leon Frantz, typist; Kathryn Taylor, assistant editor; Mary Margaret Brandenburg, editor-in-chief. STANDING: Wi'ma Hobbs, typLt; Merle Keaffaber. art editor; Miss Betty Gongwer, advisor; Joe Piper, sports reporter; Harold Frieden. reporter; Earl Grindle. reporter; Marion Larrison, typ- ist; Esther Greer, reporter; Todd Enyeart, typist; Edith Hippensteel, reporter; Wanda Penrod, reporter; Gladys Greer, reporter; Harry W’alther reporter; Janet Dale, joke editor; Marian Poer,. circulation manager; Connie Spann, reporter; Max Coblentz. sports reporter; Marie Betten, re porter, and Mr. Wayne Dil'ing, advisor. 9 cK tu VE' d 'CC' mv£ VV a Qykv ru Cft ROW 1: Wilbur Miller. Lamoine Gemmer. Harmon Gradeless. Merrill Hobbs, Rex Schilling, Todd Schroll, John Penrod, Ronald Metzger. ROW 2: Leigh Jackson. Bob Metzger, Willis Haupert, Bob Little, William Wright, Jack Kissinger, Mr. Scribner. ROW 3: Earl Grindle, John Morford, Walter J. Penrod, Bob Burch, Jack Pullin. President ................. Vice-President ............ Secretary ................. Treasurer ................. Reporter ................ Sentinel .................. Adviser ................... The Future Farmers of America is an or- ganization of boys studying Vocational Agricul- ture. It tries to develop in a boy a challenge for better leadership, cleaner thinking, and the ability to organize farmers. The meetings were held every two weeks during the summer, and during the school year on the fourth Wednesday of every calendar month during convocation. At the meetings, talks were made by the members and outside speakers about new and different ways of farm- ing. Last spring with the help of Mr. Burch, who gave the F. F. A. a Berkshire gilt, the F. F. A. purchased a second Berkshire gilt. It was decided that the gilts should be given to boys who would enter the pigs in 4-H projects. One was given to John Morford, a 4-H and F. F. A. member, and the other to Richard Reiff, a 4-H member. Both pigs were shown at the Wabash County 4-H Fair. During the winter Mr. Joe Metzger of South Whitley gave the F. F. A. a Duroc gilt which was given to Bob Metzger, a F. F. A. member, on the same terms. ...... Walter J. Penrod ............ Todd Schroll .......... Leigh Jackson ............ Bill Wright ............ Earl Grindle ......... Willis Haupert ......... Mr. C. Scribner After school started in the fall, the F. F. A. sold hot dogs the first semester to build up their treasury. On October 23, 1945, a meeting of District Six F. F. A. was held at Fairmount and officers for the district were elected. Walter J. Penrod, Todd Schroll, and Willis Haupert, of the Ches- ter Chapter, were elected president, vice-presi- dent and sentinel, respectively. During the year the Chester Chapter won a pest killing contest held in competition with Laketon Chapter. On January 22. the losers held a party for the Chester Chapter. The annual Father and Son Night was ob- served on December 12, 1945, with Dr. C. R. Rex of the Tri-State Laboratory as the guest speaker. On January 21, 1946, the Chester Chapter was host to the district meeting. Plans for the handling of contests were made. While only a year old, the F. F. A. Chapter shows much promise for the future and the boys are enthusiastic workers for the organiza- tion. The Following Commercials Are Transcribed from the Community Network: Compliments of The Harting Furniture Company The Friendly Furniture Store “Our Low Overhead Means Low Prices to You” ! FAUROT BADSKEY’S GROCERY and MEATS (oneratu I at ions Class of “46 Phone 291 i i “Try Our Service KEAFFABER DAILEY Grain — Coal Grinding — Feed — Seeds ★ LIBERTY STAR FEEDS Telephone 24-1 Liberty Mills, Indiana QUALITY JEWELRY FRANTZ LUMBER Reasonably Priced COMPANY GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 36 Years of We are happy and proud to continue on in Service a store which has faithfully served this community for the past 80 years. All Kinds of FREEZE JEWELRY STORE ' Building Material and Green Lantern Gift Shop Phone 5 COMPLIMENTS OF Ride on Cooper Armored Cord Tires SNYDER’S For Your Driving Safety I. G. A. MARKET • GOOD LUCK Everyday Low Prices CLASS OF “40 on Quality Groceries and Meats Phone 602 KENNEDY TIRE SERVICE North Manchester, Indiana High Speed Recapping Armstrong Electric and Appliance Sales 112 East Main Phone 246 North Manchester, Indiana General Electric Appliances Toys, Gifts and Books MINEAR SERVICE North Manrhostor, Indiana KRAMER THE KLEANER Dry Cleaning Pressing Dyeing — Repairs — Alterations WALNUT STREET BARBER Congratulations Seniors SHOP PAUL V. SMITH The Equitable Life Assurance Society of “Look Us Up” United States KASPER (Deacon) COBLE PAUL A. BEAM Electric wiring of all kinds. Appliance and Motor repairing. Work satisfactorily done. North Manchester Indiana SERVIA THE PURPOSE OF DEPOSIT INSURANCE When Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation its primary objective was the protection of depositors. This Corporation began insuring deposits January 1, 1934. It is a permanent organization. It now insures deposits in a great majority of the banks, including this institution. As a result, millions of depositors enjoy a degree of financial security heretofore unknown. When you have money on deposit here, you know for a certainty that your deposits up to 15,000 are fully safeguarded against loss. Deposit insurance is for your protection. INDIANA LAWRENCE BANK and TRUST COMPANY NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA ('ongrat ulat ions from RAYMOND BROOKS Insurance Attorney L. J. YODER 114 Walnut St. Congratulations and Best Wishes to ass of “4(1 Certified Vivi-Deane Beauty Shop Tax Consultant Best Wishes, Class of “46” CHICAGO TRANSFORMER DIVISION Essex Wire Corporation North Manchester Indiana For manv Chester students the most interesting activities connected with school life are those which come through the clubs. Some will remember working tirelessly on 4-H projects while the social get-togethers of the 4-H clubs, the Hi-Y. and the Girl Reserve will probably live longest in the memory of many. IF IT’S SHIVELY’S Dairy IT’S GOT TO BE GOOD Phone 14 BEST WISHE CENTRAL OIL CO. FROM COLONIAL FLOWER SHOP 721 W. Main St. North Manchester, Indiana Phone 555 Here Is the Place STEAKS To Get Your Car Needs SHORT ORDERS SAM’S RESTAURANT FRYE’S GRILL FOUNTAIN SERVICE A Good PI ace to Eat Headquarters for Basketball Teams R. Ambers, Proprietor Success to ( law of “48” Morris 5c 10c to $1.00 Store Compliments North Manchester, Indiana (Your Patronage Appreciated) of WING’S FLOWERS BRADY and EARNHART School Flowers for All Occasions North Manchester, Indiana Phone 280 Equipment and Supplies HOUSE Memorial and Honor Roll Plaques Bulletin Boards — Score Boards Celluloid Buttons for Every Purpose Felt Emblems — Felt Caps OF JAMES E. PERRY $716 College Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. HARTER Sporting Goods Compliments of MARK’S GOSHEN, INDIANA DRUG STORE The Rexall Store Phone 826 X. Manchester, Ind. Compliments of Wabash Plain Dealer Times Star Wabash Indiana Wabash County Farm Bureau Petroleum Department WE FEED and OIL — GREASES INSULT PLY SPRAY THE BEST PEOPLE IN TOWN All Kinds of Fuels ROY TAYLOR Try Us Local Agent Phone 87-0 SPANN’S CAFE FRED E. McCLURE Be Good To Yourself FULL-O-PKP FEEDS EAT PILOT OYSTER SHELL SEYFERT’S POTATO CHIPS STONEMO GRANITE GRIT SALISBURY REMEDIES Phone 258 or 778-2 CHESTER STUDENTS Your Grandf arents Traded With Us. We Would lie Glad To Have Your Business Too. STRAUSS and SON CHESTER VIEW POULTRY FARM Big Type White Leghorns Production Bred North Manchester, Indiana Phone 683 Red RELIGIOUS ARTICLES FOR THE HOME AND CHURCH LEONARD SUPPLY CO. Bibles — Bible Book Stories First in Quality Christian Fiction Books First in Service Religious Reference Books Pictures — Mottoes — Plaques to Greeting Cards—All Occasions Indiana Schools Since RELIGIOUS SUPPLY 1909 SERVICE SILVER LAKE, INDIANA North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of COBLENTZ SON ALLIS- CHALMERS Sales and Service Machine Shop Welding, Repairs Liberty Mills, Indiana Phone 58-R1 Congratulations to the Chester Class of “46” HAYES MOTOR COMPANY May Each Member Be A Good Citizen of The BUICK and PONTIAC United States Sales and Service DONALD R. MOTE North Manchester, Indiana SHOES Always Specify Chester Township School: FIT and QUALITY X-RAY ASSURES FIT We keenly appreciate the business you have given us. Our goal during 1946 is to merit your business. You will be pleased with results when using our When Used By Trained Experts FASHION’S SERVICE Guarantees Quality FLOOR FINISHES and WAX CLEANERS of all types JANITOR and MAINTENANCE ITEMS for Every Need ALWAYS Courteous Service FASHION SHOE STORE Your Problem Is Our Business AL-JAX CHEMICAL CO. SEYMOUR. INDIANA North Manchester, Indiana CLAUDE RIGBEE, Representative Marion, Indiana BITTERSWEET POULTRY EFFIE’S TEA ROOM FARM 104 E. 2nd Street White Leghorn Chicks HOME COOKED MEALS —High Quality— Please Ca 1 for Reservations H. S. Ebbinghouse For Parties and Banquets North Manchester, Indiana and Sunday Dinners Chester High School Is Famous for Good Ball Teams Chester Township Is Famous for Being the Home of THE WARNER ELECTRIC BROODER AND STOCK TANK HEATER LOCAL DEALER Strauss and Son l'hone 98 Drink in Bottles Delicious and Refreshing PLYMOUTH DeSOTO PRISER AUTO SALES Country � Leading Auto Sales Finest Cars in the Low and Medium Priced Fields 801 W. Main North Manchester Phone 801 SALES SERVICE LAN DIS ✓ DRUG STOR E p Walgreen lgenci( Cor. main Walnut NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. “Your Satisfaction Determines Our Success.” TAAOC OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Serving You from Three Places SPENCER FRANKFORT — VINCENNES GIFTS FOR ALL AGES Compliments of PEABODY SEATING CO. Manufacturers SCHOOL miMTlKK AC DITORI CM SKATING Complete Binding Service FOLDING ( HAIRS THE HECKMAN BINDERY North Mand.ester Students, Instructors and Chester Patrons We Appreciate Your Friendship L. P. URSCHEL and SON Phone 615-1 DRY GOODS HARDWARE FOOTWEAR FLOOR COVERINGS HOME APPLIANCES “BOUND TO PLEASE � Compliments of BABY CHIX NORTH MANCHESTER Feeds — Seeds — Fertilizer FOUNDRY Poultry and Farm Supplies Remedies and Poultry Service Makers of Heating and Laundry Stoves Also Grey Iron Castings BASHORE FEED STORE Phone 155 North Mane', ester, Indiana Phone 750 Our Rost-War Slogan H. R. TERRYBERRY CO. Manufacturing Jewelers Fine ('lass Jewelry The Best Possible Telephone Service Furnished at Reasonable Rates by Courteous and Well- Paid Employees INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS NORTHERN INDIANA TELEPHONE CO. GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 'ongratillations to Tlie Class of fDili WAYNK ATKINSON NEAL’S TASTY ICE CREAM Rochester, Indiana STORE Ind'ana Representative To Satisfy Is Our Goal Your Friendship, Our Desire 110 N. Walnut St. MERKLE’S NEW HAMPSHIRE RED CHICKS U. S. Approved Pullorum Controlled Guaranteed Livability Fast Growth George Merkle Hatchery INDIANA’S LARGEST NEW HAMPSHIRE HATCHERY Rural Route 1_____________________North Manchester, Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op Ass’n Incorporated Co-operate and Participate COAL : FEED : GRAIN FERTILIZER and SEED — CUSTOM GRINDING and MIXING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS and PAINT IMPLEMENTS and FARM SUPPLIES Phone 135 North Manchester, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1946 We Bid You Good Luck and Prosperity BIG FOUR ELEVATOR FEED — GRAIN — COAL — SEED — TILE Phone 160 THE VANITY BEAUTY SALON TRY TRICK PX)R LUMBER AND BRICK Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of TRICK LUMBER COMPANY JftIO MRS. DWAYNE ULREY, Prop. Phone 11 40� W. Main THE NEWS-JOURNAL WETZEL INSURANCE AGENCY ROLANDSCHMEOEL Phone 70 Protection Service E. R. DUNLAVY Savings GEORGE H. WALTERS MARTHA MARIE’S BEAUTY SALON CHICKENS and Extends Congratulations EGGS and Rest Wishes To The Class of J046 Servla, Indiana Phone 050 With white fire laden the ageless and eternal beauty of Diamonds. Servia’s Friendly Corner DIAMONDS WATCHES BROOCHES RINGS Texaco Gas and Oils WEDDING RINGS EARRINGS Firestone Accessories FIRESTONE and COOPER ADEMAR RUFLE JEWELRY Tires and Tubes STORE REX FLOHR 217 E. Main Servia Indiana BRADY’S THE STORE FOR MEN HATHAWAY FROZEN FOOD Men’s wear is scarce! But we have orders LOCKER placed for fine ALL-WOOL suits that are coming in for Spring. Priced at $29.50, $32.50, $37.50, $39.50. 1,000 Locker Capacity DRESS SHIRTS, SPORT SHIRTS, HATS, SWEATERS, SLACKS, SPORT COATS, SHOES and furnishing goods at prices that I COMPLETE SLAUGHTERING are reasonable. SERVICE Come in and look around. You’ll no', be urged to buy. FRIG1DAIRE Salt's and Service 203 East Main 105 West Main Phone 507 Phone 7:1 QUESTION: What is the proper response to a bridge partner who plays a club for a spade? ANSWER: If you’re the hostess, it’s your fault for not providing better lighting. So excuse yourself and return with a 150-watt lamp (20c, plus tax) to replace the 60- watt bulb that got in there by mistake. Keep right-sized bulbs on hand. PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF INDIANA, INC. Compliments of CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ('OIliplillH'lltS Of HALL’S CUT RATE I RUG STORE “Reliable I Prescriptions” 212 E. Main Rhone I � 5 ATTEND THE HOME COLLEGE There are plenty of good times at Man- chester. Educational standards are high. It is one of the largest church colleges of Indiana. The cost is much less when you attend college at home. 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