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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

Ce J ll ' i l fiii ' l mynT.y, ™BLIC library 3 1833 01849 3939 J GC 977.202 N84RA 1947 -Ae • staiS Published by The Senior Class Chester High School North Manchester, Indiana MEET CHRISTINE AS THEV BRING YOUR. SCHOOL SHOV - 3:? THE HARVEST JCAND TH AS THEV PUL T06ETHEI ND CHETi HESTER ARVEST TIME 16 THE CROPikPtANNERS UN OF THE HUSKIN6 6EE tAm. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR i COME ! ! Join Christine and Cliet Chester as they take part in the clubs teams, classes and other activities that go on during a school year ai Chester High School. The years spent at Chester are full years with happy associations that make indelible impressions on all who enter her halls. Dedication ' ' o- «. S. P Because of the lasting inspiration that the 4-H Clubs and the Future Farmers of America give to the young people of this community, we, the Class of 1947, dedicate this edition of Ravelings to these organizations. Head Heart Hands Health Planters - Overseers Todd Schroll Associate Editor ■ Miss Walther Adviser ' Ralph Kester Editor Bob Miller Business Manager Mr. Smith Adviser Planters Ralph Kester Todd Schroll Bob Miller Harvest Hands FIRST ROW— Willodean Pottenger, Todd Schroll, Ralph Kester, Bob Miller, Miss Walther SECOND ROW— Marlly Warren, Bonnie Workman. Lynn Bollinger, Leigh Jack- son, Eva Rhoades, Gladys Greer, Charles Tackitt, Max Lefforge, Bill Runkel, Elaine Helvey. KARL L. ULMER VALTER R. METZGER Mr. Ulmer became trustee of Chester Township on January 1 of this year. He has long been active in community affairs and has shown a strong: desire to study the needs of Chester and to do his part in expanding and improving the facilities of the schools. Mr. Vandegrift has been Wabash County Superintendent of Schools for the past ten years. He received his A.B. Degree from Manchester Col- lege and his M.A. Degree from Ball State Teachers College. He always has- a good word for Chester. CLARENCE L. VANDEGRIFT JASON J. SMITH Mr. Smith has been principal of Chester for the last three years. He received his Bachelor ' s Degree from Ball State Teachers College and his Master ' s Degree from Indiana University. His goal is to promote the con- tinuous improvement of the schools of Chester Township. On December 31, 1946, Mr. Metzger retired from the office of Town- ship Trustee after eight years of worthy service. He has continued to mani- fest an interest in the schools and is usually present at all activities. ; [rs. Mary Haker — A.B. Manchester College This small blonde senora who teaches Spanish, Latin, and English, is adviser ol the cheer leaders and of the freshman class; enjoys travel a :d talinj kodachrome snapshots. ; [i-. Wayne Dilling — .1. B. Manchester College Chester scores again! Besides keeping score at the ball games, he teaches com- mercial subjects, advises Chester Chatter, and freshmen, and trims the boys at ping pong. :Mi-. (UnoUl E. Faudi-ee — A.B. Manchestev College Affectionately called Doe, and elder brother of Faudree Bros.. Inc., he teaches science, coaches basketball, advises the jun- iors and enjoys golf and fishing. Faculty ) liss Ida Eslieliiiaii — A.B. Maneliestei- College Tall dark-haired Miss Eshelman. who hails from Ohio, teaches English, coached the junior play, advised the juniors and Y-teens and writes letters in her spare time. Mr. Pan! Faiidree — A. B. Manchester College This dark-hairsd Faudree brother teaches health, physical education, and social studies, coaches sports, and sings tenor and how! Miss Betty Goiigwer — A.B. Manchester College I This small, vivacious, dark-eyed lass teaches English, directed the senior play, , advised the seniors, Y-teens, debaters, and Chester Chatter staff and serves as school librarian. Mr. Harold Let-krone — B.S. Manchester College Director of all bands and twirlers. he also teaches vocal music, advises the eighth grade, and entertains humorously or seriously on the piano. Mr. Cecil Scribner — B.A.E. State Teachers College, River Falls, Wis. This dark-haired, not-so-tall teacher of vocational agriculture and general science, sponsors 4-H clubs, judging teams, P.F.A, and the sophomore class and watches the clock at ball games. Mr. John I. 8eiu-in- — A. B. Manchester College Although he is the old est in point of service at Chester, don ' t let that fool you. He knows his dates— history, of course— but he likes and teaches mathematics also. Miss Leah Stone — B.S. Manchester College Teacher of vocational home economics, health and physical education, and adviser to 4-H clubs and sophomore class, this fiery- haired teacher is always busy. She enjoys sports both as spectator and a participant. Miss Bernice Waltlier — ■ B.S. Manchester College Artistic but not temperamental is this teacher of art and music, director of girls ' glee club and mixed chorus, adviser to the eighth grade and, most imporant of all, ad- viser of the Ravelings staff. Mr. Lee Weimer — B.S. Manchester College; M.S. Ball State This sports enthusiast advises Hi-Y and seventh grade, and teaches mathe- matics. Wherever there is action, there he is found. Mrs. Maxine Yentes This Chester graduate, our very efficient and dependable office clerk, changed her name between school terms. Mrs. Hester Ivnull — Manchester College; Northwestern University This well liked teacher offers Bible one day a week to all the elementary pupils of the township. Presenting the Seniors and the Underclassmen of Chester High ilax Letfoi- i( ' Gladv.s (h-e lvii-1 (li-indle ' ai-()]e Swihart Senior Inventory liack ill l!)4;3-44, thirty-one deep-green freslinieii ere eni-t)lled in Chester High Schnol and assigned seats on the west side of tlie study liall. Chiss officers elected were President, Jack IMillin ; Vice-President, Todd Sclircdl ; tSecretai-y, Willodean Pot- teiigei-; Treasni-er, Pat Huffman. The advisers were Mr. Dilling and Miss Gongwer. AMien school opened in 1944, thirty-one jiale-green sophomores answered the roll call under the direction of Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner. Officers for the year Avere: Pill Kunkel, President; Fred Martin, Vice-President; Eva Rhoailes, Secretary; Gladys Greer, Treasurer. Four new members entered during the year. Thej ' were Bonnie Workman, Carole Swihart. Bob ] [iller and Kutli Clouser. One member. Opal Pran- stator, moved to Arizona. Two skating jiarries were held during the year. In the fall of 4. ' ), thirty-one slowly-maturing .students enrolled for their junior year. Bob Ziegler and John Graham joined the ranks, but Lamoiiie Harrell and Mer- rill Hobbs moved away. The officers were: Bob Ziegler, I ' resideiit; Bob Miller, Vice- President; Eva Phoades, Secretary; and R;ili)h Kester, Treasurer. Miss Gongwer and Fr. (!. Faudree were tlie advisers. Unforgettable events of tlie year were class rings, selling refreshments at ball games, a three-act comedy Almost Summer under the direction of Miss Gongwer, and the Junior-Senior Reception which was the first one to be taken away from the school. Oil August 30, l!l4(j, thirty dignified (?l seniors were ready for the harvest. The (iFficers were: Max Lefforge, President; Earl (Jrindle, Vice-President; Gladys Greer, Secretary; Carole Swihart, Treasurer. Miss Gongwer and Mr. Smith were the advisers. Some of the highlights of the year were: Bonnie Workman and Willodean Pottenger were elected heads of Chester Chatter, Max Lefforge was chosen captain of the basketball team ; a bowling party was held at Wabash; Kalpli Kester, Todd Schndl and Bob Miller were elected to liead Raveliiigs ; graduation pictures were received ; the class trip to Washington, D.C., was taken; a class play, A Little Ifoiici , ' - was given. Lynx Bollinger „ KUTH Clouser Mike Corn well Clifford Crist Ileana Fitch John Graham Gladys Greer v.; Arthur Grindle Earl Grindle Annabelle Hanley Willis Haxjpert Elaine Helvey Fred Martin Bob MoFarland m. N Leigh Jackson Ralph Kester Mas Lepforgb Bob Miller Wilbur Miller Willodean Pottenger -lACK PULLIN Eva Ehoades I Jill Runkel Todd Schroll ■ lOANN SNELL Caeole Swihart Charles Tackitt Marcella Tyner Maeily Warren Bonnie Workman Senior Class Directory Lynn Bollinger Ruth Clousee Mike Cornwell Clifford Crist Ileana Fitch Gladys Greer John Graham Arthur Grindle Eakl Grixdle Annabelle Haxley Willis Haupert Elaine Helyey Leigh Jackson Ralph Kester Max Lefforge Bob McFarland Happjl-go-luc ' ky and full of fun; Pep (iiid ahUiti . aV in one. Entered 4; Hi-Y 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Pepsi-Cola Scliolarship Contest 4; A Little Honey 4; Annual Staff 4. ' Modest is a virtue by few attained. Entered 2; Chester Chatter Staff (Assembler) 4. ' ' Between the devil and the deep blue sea. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4. WJiat u man needs on a farm is a cast-iron back witti a hinge in it. Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; A:inost Summer 3. She speaks fast and free. Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4; Chester Chatter Staff (typist) 4. Gladys is the girl with a teasing n-ink, Site is clever and quite amusing, tee think. Glee Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Secretary 4; Librarian 4; Chester Chatter Staff (Reporter 3. Art Editor 4); Almost Summer 3; A Little Honey 4; Annual Staff 4. Quiet till you knoiv liiin. Entered 3; Hi-Y 4; 4-H 3, 4. I can i-esist everything e.rcept temptation. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Studying )nakes some people wise, but it makes me otherwise. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Junior Band 1; Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4; (Captain 4); Swing Band 4; Yell Leader 4; Class Vice-President 4; F.P.A. 2. 3. 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging 2, 3; Almost Summer 3; A Little Honey 4. A quite girl ; at school for the right purpose. Class Secretary 2; Latin n Contest 3. All I have learned, I have forgotten: All I k)tow. I have guessed. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; (Sentinel 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 4); 4-H 1 2, 3, 4; Livestock Judging Team 3, 4. A smile is worth a million dollars but does)i ' t cost a cent. Glee Club 2, 3; Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4; Chester Chatter Staff (typist 4); Annual Staff 4. Better late than never, but I must have my morning ' s rest. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Junior Band 1; Senior Band 1, 2. 3, 4; (Lieutenant 4); Swing Band 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 3; 4-H 1, 2; F.P.A. 2, 3; Dairy Judging 1, 2; Almost Summer 3. Quiet, modest, u)iassuming; Success for ] i)n we are presuming. Junior Band 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; (Secretary-Treasurer 4); Senior Band 1, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Contest 4; Class Treasurer 3; 4-H 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Annual Staff (Editor- in-chief 4); Algebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2; Swing Band 4. 7 can ' t buy it, I will invent it. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; (Captain 4); Baseball 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Class President 4. Talking is ahrays good for one ' s health and I am healtJiy. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. •• )int. ' f conipJain tlic cards are ill shuffled till I hare a good hand. Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; P.F.A. 1; Class Vice-President 2; BasketbaU 1, 2 3 4- Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. There ' s aUraijs a streak of mischief iii ereri little hoy. Entered 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Almost Summer 3; Student Manager 4; Annual Staff (Business Manager 4). A little hadxirard about coiuiii ' forirard. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Gl3e Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Swing Band 4; Junior Band 1; Track 1; P.F ' .A. 1. 2, 3, 4 (Reporter 4) ; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging 4. AViLLODEAN POTTENGEK ' f ' Ay ' to hc rt Ilia II hater, but I haven ' t the heart. Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4; Junior Band 1; Senior Bard 1, 2, 3, 4; (Treasurer 2, Repoiter 3. Sergeant 4); Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Mixed Cliorus 2, 3. 4; Class Secretary 1; D.A.R. Award 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Almost Summer 3; A Little Honey 4; Chester Chatter Staff (Associate Ed- itor 4) ; Annual Staff 4. Fked Martin Bob Miller Wilbur Miller Jack Pullin Eva Kiioades Bill Ruxkel Todd ctiroll joaxx sxell Carole Swihart Charles Tackitt Marcella Tyner Marily Warren Bonnie Workman } ercr yire up until i ou l-noir ijou are irronr . ' - ' ' Ei-Y 2. 3, 4; F.P.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Class President 1; 4-H 1. 2, 3. 4; Basket- tall 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2. at first IJOU don ' t suieeed, tri , trij afiain. Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Secreta:y 3: Almost Summer 3; A Little Honey 4; Cliester Chatter Staff (Circulation Manager 4) ; Annual Staff 4. That far airaij loot: in his eyes. Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Track 3; Class President 2. ' ' After man came iroman — and stie tuts been after him erer since. ' ' Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 3, President 4); F.P.A. 1, 2. 3. 4 (Secretary 2. Vice-President 3. President 4); 4-H 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2,; Basketball 1: A.lgebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2; Student Manager 4; Class Vice-President 1; Annual Staff (Associate Bditcr 4); Dairy Judging 1. 2. 3. 4. Joan ii is ju. ' t a coiiiiiioii name, but the ' forties ' a jiprcciatc this ' Jo ' just the same. Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4 (Secretary 4); Glee Club 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1; A Little Honey 4; Chester Chatter Staff (Joke Editor 4). Xo career for me; a housew ' ife I irill he. Girl Reserve 2, 3; Y-teens 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Class Treasurer 4; Chester Chatter Staff (typist 4). ' ■ IJOU I ' d n ' t nail it, tack-itt. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.P.A. 2; Track 2; Patrol Cop 3. 4; Dairy Judging 2, 3r A Little Honey 4. A bliisli is beautiful but often inconvenient. Girl Reserve 2. 3; Y-teens 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 4; A Little Honey 4; Chester Chatter Staff (typist 4). A live irire iritJi no slioi-t circuit. Girl Reserve 2, 3 (Vice-President 3); Y-teens 4 (President 4); Band 1, 2; Glee Club 2. 3, 4 (Vice-President 3); Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2. 3. 4; Debate 4; Almost Summer 3; A Little Honey 4; Chester Chatter Staff (typist 4) ; Annual Staff 4. Home is irhere I stay irhen T have no place else to go. Entered 2; Girl Reserve 2. 3 (Secretary 3); Y-teens 4 (Treasurer 4); Glee Club 3, 4; A Little Honey 4; Chester Chatter Staff (Editor-in- chief 4) ; Annual Staff 4. Last Will and Testament We the Class of ' il, being of sound mind and memory, do make publish and de- clare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows : Article I We bequeath to the Junior Class our seats in the assembly, our well-worn books, and our ability to carry on a conversation regardless of time and place. We give to the Sophomore Class our strong sense of humor. (Try using it outside of class.) To those inherently absent minded Freshmen we will and bequeath 100 pairs of non-skid ten-foot stilts so they can be high enough in the air to at least see the tops of the upijerclassmen ' s noses. To the entire school we give, devise, and bequeath a feeling of peace and relief of mind, occasioned by our graduation, and also a new system whereby tests are made self-answering so that those who follow in our footsteps may be saved the worry that brought untimely gray hairs to the heads of the illustrous members of the Class of ' 47. Article II I, Lynn Bollinger, bequeath my 140 pounds to that mighty creature, Per- ry Coon. I, Ruth Clouser, will my ability to turn cartwheels to Charleue Royer. I, Mike Cornwell, am gonna take it vvitli me. I, Clifford Crist, will my ability to play the guitar to Don Brindle. I, Ileana Fitch, will my school books to anyone who has a match. I, John Graham, will my seat in the assembly to any good looking girl Avho thinks she can keep Harmon Gradeless comj any. I, Gladys Greer, will to Mary Alice Colbert the best known doctor there is for her troubles, and my art work for the Chester Chatter to whoever will be sucker enough to bite. I, Art Grindle, of strong back and sound sleeping frame, Avill my ability to stay out nights and sleep in school to the Junior who will take my place in the senior class next year, Bob John- son. I, Earl Grindle, Avill my voice to Mary Alice Colbert so she can sing, W]iite Christmas a little better next year. I, Annabelle Hanley, will my A ' s in deportment to cousin June, so he need never again be ineligible for the basket- ball team. I, Willis Haupert, will my ability not to get lipstick on my shirt collar to Herman Schaunep. I, Elaine Helvey, will my ability to stay out late to the basketball boys. I, Leigh Jackson, will my ability to write the Senior news for the Chester Chatter to anyone of the Juniors who wants it. I, Ralph Kester, will my motorcycle to Joe Baker with the hope that he will use both wheels as he goes around corners. I, Max Lefforge, will my ponderous physique to Charles Gibbs. I, Bob McFarland, of weak heart and strong mind, will my 112 pounds of bone and muscle to the one who needs it most, Dick Piper. And may he have better hick with it than I have. I, Fred Martin, will my ability to get along with the teachers to anyone that doesn ' t. I, Bob Miller, will my unruly hair to Mr. Weimer. I, Wilbur Miller, will my ability to get A ' s in citizenship to Ben Wright. He needs it. I, Willodean Pottenger, will my a- liility to stand up on skates to Dick Piper; I also will him a pillow to put at the place where he needs it most. I, Jack Pullin, will the front seat of my car to Bob Johnson, the back seat to Dick Piper and the drivers seat to Hugo Hapner so they won ' t have to walk to Wabash. I, Eva Rhoades, will my well-groom- ed hair to Mary Alice Colbert. I, Bill Runkel, will my ability to get from Central to Chester in two minutes to anyone Avho thinks he can do it. I, Todd Schroll, will my Chevy coupe to the Junior boys so they won ' t have to ride their thumbs to Wabash. I, Joann Snell, will my ability to stay out of mischief to my brother. Bob, and also my brown hair to Charlene Royer to go with her red SAveaters. I, Carole SA ahart, Avill my ability to be seen and not heard to a mische- vous seventh grader, Larry Schenkel. I, Charles Tackitt, Avill my ability to run the mile to Ted Coon. I, Marcy Tyner, Avill my long hair to any girl who has the patience and pins to put it up. I, Marily Warren, will my sparkling eyes and dimpled cheeks to Marlene Schroll. I, Bonnie Workman, Avill my ability to get to class on time to Bob Little, and my ability to write editorials to ayuone Avho has an imagination. In witness whereof Ave do here place our hand and seal this seventh day of May, nineteen hundred and forty-seven, A. D. The Senior Class of 1947 Senior Class Prophecy As I was strolling down Meridian Street one warm summer morning, I met Cliet and Chi-istine Chester. They told me tliej were going to the State Fair and invited me to go along. We chugged into the fair grounds about 8:00 and started on our tour of the 1962 State Fair. The first thing we saw was a large elaborate sign saying, Kisses for So c — Tivo for a Nickel or Three for a Dime. Chet, having received his basic training at Ches- ter, made a beeline for the booth. Inside, much to our astonishment, we saAv that shy, dark-haired lass, Ruth Clouser doing a bang-up business. While Chet ' as pushing his way forwai-d in the line, a handsome young man yell- ed, Stop shoving! I saw her first! It turned out to be none other than ' ' ilbur Miller, the m) famous chemist working for DuPont. I reflected that AA ' ilbur had changed some. Christine caught i with Chet just then and moved him on, forcibly, of course. We went into the Horticulture Building where we saw some new crop improve- ments. Chet was especially impressed by the new impi-oved pop corn raised by Clif- ford Crist. It seems that it grows already popped and sacked and stays crist ' in all kinds of weather. As we were leaving the building, we bought a newspaper and were extremely re- lieved to read that Lynn Muscles Bollinger had been safely transported back to Al- catraz by that couraget)us officer, John Graham. Police Sergeant Graham captured the dangerous ciiminal unarmed and single-handed. It is said that Bollinger was heav- ily armed with several sling-shots and a bean-shooter that he had learned to use in Chester High School. Christine pulled the protesting Chet and me into the building where all the food and clothes were on display. We noticed a liuge cake elaborately decorated and bear- in ' a blue ribbon. We peeked around the corner and found Willodean Pottenger stan- ding behind it. Willodean told us that this was to liave been her Avedding cake, liut she clianged her mind and thought that she might just as Avell get some good out of it. Things were beginning to bore Chet so we headed for the Midway. As we Avere Rearing the merry-go-round, we met an ambulance driver Avhoni Ave recognized as He- ana Fitch. Two doctors had Jack Pullin on a stretcher. Ileana explained to us that J;ick had been thrown frnm one of the nun-ry-go-round horses Avhen it unexpectedly turned a corner. We then headed for the building labeled litGl! on Displni . There Ave saw a liuge-bodied car Avhich operated on a fuel called HL ' O otherwise known as Avater. The genius inventor Avas none other than Lefty Lefforge. Lefty informed us that as a l)astime, he was the assistant coach at Manchester College. By this time we were hungry. Naturally, we stopped at a hot dog stand for Avhat else can you find at a State Fair? We were astonished to see Willis Haupert, the man- ager, who exi)lained to us that he was elected National President of the Future Far- mers of America. His office is located at 10th and Broadway. Xorth Manchester, Ind- i;ni;i ■illis also informed us that Swooner Crooner Grindle had just accepted a long lime contract to sing for Fred Waring ' s orchestra. The contract calls for . l per year. Since perfecting a device for iilkalizing the sour notes that come from slide trondujues, money is no longer an inducement to him. During our talk with Willis, Ave overheard a stirring conversation between IMaster Cornwell and Art Grindle. The two men had just had a verbal argument over Avho should pay the dime for the target practice they had just engaged iu. They were shooting ducks. We started on our way again and whom should we meet but tiueenie Swihart. Carole informed us that she was in the game of politics at the present time. However, she has her troubles also. 8he is suing Comedian Bob McFarland for |10,000. It seems that while attending one of his performances, an over-ripe egg aimed at the comedian hit her instead, Once more we Avere on our way, and this time we ran into Ralph Kester. Ralph has liecome the editor and co-owner of the newspajier Kilroi ' s Xeirs Flashes. Ralph informed us that his good friend, Professor Jackson, has just signed a contract with Guy Lombardo. Leigh at present is also holder of the title Best Inlx i pot of America. Our next conversation was with the one aiul only Chief Helvey. Elaine told me that she is making herself a career as chief cook and bottlewaslier in the Aughin- baugh household, he loves her work very much. Chief reported to us that Mar- cy Tyner has just received her dreamboat, that red IJuick convertable. When Alar- cy is not driving her new auto, she is secretary to Wayne Dilling, her shoithand and tyiting teacher back in Chester High School. We met Gladys Greer with several volumes of her liook, Adrh-c on Jloir to Lose Frieiul.s and Dis(jn. t Feojilc. She said she couldn ' t pass up an opportunity to sell a few copies. Gladys told us that Marily Warren has found her loug-soughf-for friend, Grow- ' em-Taller Tonic. Marily is a professional beauty operator in Hollywood. Our next stop was at the Swine Barn. There we fouud Kaintucky Tackitt practicing the very delicate art of hog-calling. Charlie started this career just after he graduated from Chester High School back in 194:7. Charlie informed us that our old high school pals, ! obbie Miller and Fred Martin, have entered into a ])artnership in the theater business. Recently they purchased the Globe Theater in London in Avhich they offer only Shakespeare drama to an eager public. Over in the show ring, we observed Todd Scluoll tenderly caiing for his pet show hogs — Durocs, of course. Bonnie claims that there is a ctjuiplete uuderstan ling between his pets and him. Todd told lis that Bill Runkel has finally made a name for himself. Bill, with the help of his loving wife, has finally answered the (lue tiim of which came first — the egg or the chicken! However, he will not reveal his answer. On we went on our little journey and whom should we meet but Mr. and Mrs-. Russell Hoover. Mrs. Hoover (the former Joann Snell I is a good 1 iw abiding citizen of Michigan City. Mr. Hoover is the superintendent of the penal in--titution there. Jo- ann informed us that Annabelle Hanley is leading a simple but very hai)py life back in good old North Manchester. Annabelle has taken the position in Chester Higli for- merly held by Miss Betty Gongwer. Annabelle specializes in teaching the famo.is plav, ilacheth. Finally, we came to the last part of our little sightseeing tour. At a litsle side sliow, the two entertainers were those beautiful gals, Eva Rhoades and F.onnie Work- man. ' Our friends were acting out a little skit entitled ■•Hon- to Win That Man! Yes, you guessed it! Their victim was - ' Toddy Schroll. It seems that Bonnie was victor. We were just preparing to enter the Coliseum when ' het overheard a rumor that a prominent movie house was on fire. With a speed that had l)rouglit him so many track ribbons at Chester, he tore from the Fairgrounds Avith Christine in close pur- suit. I was left standing gazing at a slowly settling cloud of dust but happy that 1 had renewed the acquaintances of long ago. Seedlings of I929 FIRST ROW— Lynn. Ralph, Wilbur SECOND ROW— Earl, Annabelle, Carole THIRD ROW— Leigh, Max, Bonnie, Clifford FOURTH ROW— Bob McFarland, Bill, Elaine, Marily, WiUodean, Todd, Willis. flftl lfl! CORNKR — Dick Frantz, Roger Grossnickle, Helen Frantz, Rex Schilling FIRST ROW— Glayds Airgood, Alfred Baker, Liela Bechtold, Donald Brindel, Bob Burch SECOND ROW— Jean Clark, Ethel Coble, Mary Alice Colbert, Ted Coon, Dorothy Cripe TH ' IRD ROW— Harmon Gradeless, Dolores Crist, June Hanley, Richard Hapner, Donald Hyde, Bob Johnson FOURTH ROW— Jean Meek. Robert Metzger, John Morford, Louise Myers, Louise On-. Wanda Penrod, Dick Piper, Eugene Ritenour FIFTH ROW— Herman Schannep, Mai-y Lou Schnepp, Marjorie Smith, Martha Smith, Lois Swihart, Ro- bert Walgamuth, Rozella Williams, Bonnie Winebrenner. NOT PRESENT— Bob Little, Pat SchroU. Juniors In September of 1944, fortv-three fieshmen enrolled at Chester to start off the year. Two parties were held near the school since the freshmen were not allowed to have a party other than at the schoolhouse. The following September the enrollment de- creased to thirty-seven. Two parties were held that year; one a hay ride and the other a skating party. In 1946, thirty-eight members enrolled in the Junior class. During the basketball season the class sold refreshments at home games. At the Roann game a cake Avalk was held. On April 16th a three-act comedy entitled The STinshine Twins, was presented under the direction of Miss Eshelnian. The Junior-Senior Reception Avas held at the YMCA in Fort Wayne on May 2nd. The officers for the year were: President, Richard Frantz; Vice-President, Roger Grossnickle; Secretary, Helen Frantz; and Treasurer, Rex Schilling. The class ad- visers were Miss Eshelnian and Mr. Gerold Faudree. CORNER — Jack Kissinger, Tom Dillman, Coleen Warren I— Jce Baker, Barbara Barker, Carl Bechtold, Marie B2tten, Louella Blocker II — Betty Brandenburg, Virginia Brandenburg, Wayne Clark, Morris Cook, Darleta Cox III — Lois Cunningham, Carolyn Garrison. Marilyn Garrison, Lois Gay, Norma Graham IV — Pauline Hippensteel, James Klutz, Gene Metzger, Janet Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Donald Mosher V — John Penrod, George Poer. Bruce Pottenger, Lee Dick Reiken, Theron Rupley, Mar- lene SchroU, Ann Snavely, Bob Snell. Sophomores The class of 1949, consisting of thirty- one students, entered Chester High School on August 31, 194:6, to start the year off with a bang. In the second semester Charles Gihbs was welcomed as a new member, but he came too late tor his picture to appear in ' «rc ;i( s. ' Officers elected for the year were: Jack Kissinger, President; Tom Dillman, Vice-1 ' resident; Coleen Warren, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner were tlie sponsors. The class enjoyed a scavenger hunt in the fall and a skat- ing party during the second semester. r if ' ' j .«, IT . ;?. j rr ir r. J ' f- ■ r- . i _L,- CORNER -Danny Jo Pulton, Pat Hathaway, Beverly Stellar I— Sue Anger, Peggy Baker, Ralph Bolinger, Lois Bollinger, Wade BoUinger, Marilee Boyer n — Norma Brubaker, Phyllis Brubaker, Kenneth Bucher, Max Bucher, Mary Louise Clark, Robert- Coble III — Rosemajfy Cook, Keith Cripe, Billy Doster, Herbert Ferrey, Billy Holloway, Charles Huffman, Lawrence Keaffaber, Priscilla Kester, Joanne Leckrone rv — Doris Lefforge, Tom McClure, Ted McNabney, Jack Marburger, Max Marbuger, Norma Miller, Malhon Munson, Marilyn Paul, Richard Paul V — Trula Faye Penrod, Richard Reiff, Leon Ritenour, John Rohrer, Gene Royer, Grace- anna Royer, Max Schilling, Stanley Schnepp, Connie Spann VI — Marian Strobel, Charles Swihart, Gilbert Walls, Gary Walters, Robertl Walters,, Richard Workman, Juanita Young, Sylvia Young, Joan Zimpleman. Freshmen This year the freshman class with its fifty-two inembei-s boasts the largest enroll- ment of any class at Chester. The adyisers were Mrs. Baker and Mr. Dilling. Glorea Vance joined the class after pictures for the annual were taken, so her picture does not appear. This is also true of Eobert Yentes. The traditional hay ride was enjoyed on September 27 and a Christmas gift ex- change was held the Friday afternoon before Christmas yacation. The officers were: Danny Fulton, President; Patricia Hathaway, Vice-President; Beverly Stellar, Secretary; and Peggy Baker, Treasurer. ROW I (left to right) — Mary Fetters, Anita SchroU, Charlotte Wright, Bonnie Prieden, Agnes Sleighter, Jane Boocher, Dora Betten, Alice Clouser, Rutli Ann Partridge. Melba Jo Dyson, Fannie Shepherd, Car- olyn Enyeart. ROW II — Mis ' 3 Waltlier, Harold Prieden, Fred Kling, Joann Poer, Gloria Grossnickle. Esther Prey, Cath- erine Cook, Martha Fitch, Eugene Penn, Morris Poer, Dorsey Rhoades, Mr. Leckrsne. ROW III — Jim Hammond. James Larrison, Lester Williams, Norman Chamberlain. Lloyd Reiken, Max Richards, Max Cunningham. John Graham. Dean Hapner, Ted Frieden, Robert Littlefield, William Helvey, James Schumaker. ROW I (left to right) — Mary Ann Gugle, Sally Thimm, Dorothy Airgood, Patsy Hack, Genevia Par- sens, Barbara Meyers, Lulu Bslle Penrod, Doris Fin ton, Norma J3aa Baker. Nilah Cook. Sara Jane Fel- ter. Joyce Ferry, Carol Littlefield. ROW II — Tommy Airgood, Russell Coppes. Derwood Co3. John -Swihart. Melvin Speicher, Dick Brown, Nancy Knapp. Charlene Royar, Leroy Young, Paul Alyer;, Everett Coble, Max Kester. Henry Kline. Mr. Paul Faudree. ROW III — Lee Ray Aughinbaugh., Rois Raber. John Bollinger, Ben Wright. Billy Keaflaber, Elliott Chamberlain, Jimmy Mo.risey, Ted Spann, Billy Brandenburg, Harry Tackitt. Larry Schenkel, John Warren, Russell Hapnsr. :h ( 6th Grades Richard Baker, Max F ' rye, Marcus Fri- n, Albert Simms. Richard Purdy, Dean X, Larry Morford. Galen Chamberlain, I Tackett. Clarence Houser, F ' hilip avelyc Ronald Zimpleman, Jerry Fur- ■Charlctte Smii. , Barbara Whittaker, an Peiin. Gerry Earlier, Beverly S:h- ), Violet Kline. Ncr.ra Jean Prey, Lois pner, Bar ' ;a-a S;hrcll, Marilee Baker, ia Pottenger. — Michael Leokrone, Robert Messer, rry Ba ' rer, Tom Coon, James Clark, rry Frye. Frarklin Clark, Delores eer, Carol Walls, Bartara Miller, Pat- ia Wallace, Eennet Kline, Jimmy Ba- Mrs, Thrush, d £p 4th Grades ■Baipara Elkins. ,Joj ' ce Grossnlickle, iry EUen Snavely. Marilyn Metzger, rcl C-rrsmickle, Flecea Eseicher, Sue :harf .s, Marjorie Simms, Fannie Esth- Swihart, Norma Coning, Beverly ckingham, Patricia Leokrone, Dorothy .e Leffcrge. C .:ucky Carter, Dale Myers, John ir ' .v, Carohn Frsntz. Sharon Hapner, ndra Clark. Anita Bollinger. Martha ine. Phyllis Burkhart, Keith Cook, ck Zimpleman, Jerry Zimpleman, Mrs. earner. ; — Bobty Hapner. Robert Neiller. Nor- in Baker. Jerry Clark. Jackie Baker, p Morford. Dewayne Beery, Max Cos, indal Walter, Tcdd Hathaway, Tommy ul, Maurice Frieden, David Tackett, bby Barker, Billy Whittaker. t 6p 2nd Grades -Sherril Wallace. Nancy Fi ' antz, Alice hittaker, Karen Bowen, Mary Jane srkle, Rosemary Miller, Nancy Hau- rt, Janet Buckingham, Janene Myers, ;rolyn Metzger, Laurale Brandenbtirg, jarl Kline. James Shanahan. Jerry Carter. Ron- ii Miller. Sharon Neher. Saundra oops. Linda Clark, Karen Bollinger, ly Richards, Julia Ann Furdy, Millie ickett. Miss Dillman. L — John Nichols, Donald Ray Lefforge. bbie Kreamer, Earl Whittaker, Step- n Butterbaugh, Titus Chamberlain, Dydie Simms, Lowell Emerick, Merrill iiamberlain, Jimmy Speicher, Jerry .dskey. Liberty Milh I— Marvin Metzger, Gary Keaffabi Da,.ny Hammond, Tommy Helvey, D wayne Brubaker, Joe Carson, Qu ' ent Tackitt, Carl Taylor, Charles Shephei Tim Derf, Jimmy Roberts, Dewight Kit nour, Dewayne Ritenour. II— Ann Keaffaber, Linda Morrisey, Ru Wallen, Diane Sittler, Sue Graham, Gs aldine Bradley. Louise Shepherd, Etli Shepherd, Lue Jean Howard, Rosel Shepherd, Betty Williams, Margaret Ai Gable, Sue Leonhardt. Jerry Cobleni Lena Mae Shepherd. Ill— Mrs. Ulrey, Charles Spencer, Ani Mae Helvey. Gail Ritenour, Helen Br baker, Easter Wall3n, Edith Wallen, Ja et Watson, Caroline Kling, Patsy We gamuth, Mertil Rowe, Robert Shepher Mrs. Bormuth. IV— John Morrisey. Paul Graham, Jimn Kling, Tad Derf, Happy Tackitt, Dii Carson, Frank Rowe, Laymon Howar Gene Hseter, Mr. Martin. New Salem I— Ralph Penrcd, Jerry Raber. Clarem Betten, Clifford Clouser, James Ren Vernon SchroU, James Crist, Nelsc Zinsmeister, Harold Hamman, Haro Ponton, Jimmy Fmton, Larry Raber. II— Roberta Vought, Margaret Snyde Loretta HuKey, Mary Lou Tyner, Doi Young, Marilyn Pratt, Mary Lou Grub Glorea Hack, Carol Ann Morford, Evelj Betten, Janet Hubley, Janice Pratt, Shi ley Littlefield, Sarah McNabney. Ill— Mrs. Hornaday. Donald Snyder, Bei lah Young. Marjorie Pint on. PhyDis Ri pley, Susanna Cordell. Shirley Mille Mary Perry. Connie Owens. Phyllis .: Bechtold. Catherine Gemmer. Robe Schumaker. Mrs. Fruit. IV— Max Tyner. Billy Finton. Donald M Nabney. Charles Zinsmeister, Georf Zinsmeister. Leo Judy. Donald Judy, M McNabney. David Hubley. Max Corde:, Jack Sleighter. Gary Jackson, Jay Scliij ling. Donald Brown. Servia I— Roberta Akers. Mike Walters, Rogi Tate, Judith Jordon, James Clevenge Eugene Davis, Verlinda Clevenger, Dav: Brubaker, Richard Miller, Larry Granij staff, Rosalie Klutz, Margie Klutz, Btr Hippensteel. 1 II— Dick Runkel, Lowell Hoover, Sandii Marshall, Leland Beery, Stanley Hoovei Lao Frieden, Dorcas Davis, Barbara MeJ ers, Francis Grandstaff, Larry Jorda:i Barbara Parsons, Dewayne Klutz. I III— Jimmy Meyer, Edythe Meyer, Fat] Grindle, Gerald Meyer, Phyllis Paiison| Charles Miller, Dick Shanahan, Shirl(| Kreighbaum, Carol Marshall, Rosar Bucher. IV — Janet Workman, Mrs. Gaebler, En est Cripe. Alice Mae Brubaker, Grov( Davis, Kenneth Workman, Wendell Me; er, Doris Bucher, Bob Keaffaber, Mr Swihart. Jane Workman. Christine and Chet have fun too! Woo! Woo! Left to right: Jim Hammoiul, Danny Pulton, Mr. Smi.ii, Max LefiUi ' -,e. Diik P ' rantz. Ben Wright and Jack Kissinger. Student Council The Student Council is composed of the presidents of the classes. The group meets with Mr. Smith to discuss program and problems related to the school. Taking charge of school as- sembly programs, planning parties, drawing tourney tickets, and keeping the playground fit for use are o.ily a few ol the many things done by the Student Council. Lib rarians In carrying on the work of the library. Miss Gongwer, school librarian, chooses a corps of helpers from volunteers who are interested in this field. The student librarians have ser- ved very efficiently in helping Christine and Chet find their needed books and in keeping the books, magazines and newspapers in order. cEATED — Marjorie Smith. Miss Gongwer, Dorothy Cripe. Lois Swihart, Rozella Williams. STANDING — Norma Mil ' er, Marlene SchroU, Virginia Brandenburg, Jane Boocher, Mary Fet- ters. Bonnie Winebrenner. Lois Gay, Gladys Greer, Barbara Barker. I— (left to right) Todd ScliroU, Wilbur Miller, Dick Reifi, Ronald Metzger. Ralph Bolinger, John Rolirer, Willis Haupert. Robert Metzger, Rex Schilling, Richard Paul II — Max Schilling. Harmon Gradelsss. John Moiford, Bob Little. Bob Burch, Jack Kissinger. Earl Grindle, Jack PuUin, John Penrod, Mr. Scribner. Future Farmers of America The offieevs of the Future Farmei-s of America are: President, Todd Scliroll; Vice-President, Robert Burch : Secretary. Earl (Irindle; Treasurer. Willis Haui ert; Reporter, Wilbur Miller: Sentinel, Ray Schillinjii; Adviser. Mr. Scribner. The F.F.A. is an organization of boys studying Vocational Agricnlture. • It tries to develop in a boy a challenge for better leadershi]). clearer tliinking, cooperation, and the desire to be a better fanner. Meetings are held twice a month during the schocl year and on:-e a month during the summer. At these meetings talks are made by the members and (leeasionally ont- side speakers are brought in to talk about new and better v,ay s of farming. The activities of the F.F.A. this year included the sale of hot dogs daring the noon hour, a pest killing contest Avith Laketon, gilt projects, prepaiaiion of a ditrict F.F.A. news letter, a trip to the Interna tion al Livestock Show, the initiation of six new green hands, state convention, and the nomination of Robert Burch and Ricliard Little as candidates for the Hoosier Farmer Degree. I — (left to right) Max Cunningham, Robert Littlefield, Max Prye, Larry Schenkel, Max Schil- ling, Ben Wright, Richard Paul, Marcus Prieden, Loren Lee Dale, Tommy Airgood, Robert Gra- ham, Albert Simms, Maurice Frieden, Bobby Messer, Lee Ray Aughinbaugh, Larry Frye. II — Russell Coppes, Rex Schilling, Harmon Gradeless, Richard Reiff, James Schumaker, Harold Prieden, John Rohrer, Ralph Bolinger, Earl Grindle, Willis Haupert, Ralph Kester, John Gra- ham, Todd Schroll, Lawrence Keaffaber, Mr. Scribner. Ill — Melvin Speicher, John Morford, Robert Little, Gilbert Walls, Richard Workman, Herbert Perry, Wilbur Miller, Bob Biu-ch, Carl Bechtold, Jack Pullin, Bob Walters, Jack Kissinger, Leign Jackson, John Penrod, Ronald Metzger, Bob Snell. Boy ' s 4-1-1 The 4-H Club is a national organization of boys and girls interested in rural acti- vities. There are two boys ' clubs in Chester Township : Chester Hustling Hayseeds and Salem Boys 4-H Club. Meetings are held every three weeks in the homes of members. The Hustling Hayseeds officers are: President Walter Penrod Vice-President Heinz Deckena Secy.-Treas Bill Wright Leaders — Mr. Scribner, Clias. Christman The Salem Boys 4-H Club Officers are : President Dick Little Vice-President Willis Haupert Secy.-Treas Todd Schroll Leaders — Mr. Scribner and Floyd Kreider Some of the things enjoyed by 4-H members are skating jjarties, 4-H Club Fair, 4-H Camp, 4-H Tours, and the honor of winning ribbons for their achievements. For 1947, the boys have enrolled in fifteen dairy, four beef, and seventeen sow and litter projects. Chester Township 4-H Clubs have been the most active clubs in the county. Eo- bert Burch has probably been the most successful individual as far as prizes are con- cerned. Last year he won |138 in premium nioney on his Berkshire litter. Girls ' 4-H bake, can, Tlie Girls ' l-H Clnbs were organized to help girls learn to cook, sew and to keep honse. The interest is sd great in Chester Township that five chilis were furmeil — each section of the townsliip liaving one or nuire chits. In all the chibs ex- cei)t one, all the enrolled members completed their projects. The clubs with the num- liers enrolled and tlieir (tfficers are as follows: SALEM — Fourteen members President Liela Beclitold N ' ice l resideiit t ylvia Young Secretary-Treasurer I ' atsy Hack Jr. Leaders— Pat Scliroll, Liela Beclitold LIBEKTY MILLS— Nine members President Norma Graham Vice President I ' liyllis lirubaker Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Coblentz Junior Leader — Norma Giah.aiu CHESTER SI:NI0RS— Nineteen meuibers President Bonnie Johnson Mce I ' resident .... Willodean Pottenger Sei-y.-Treas Virginia Brandenburg Junior Leader — Bonnie Johnson CHESTER JRS.— Seventeen meiuliers I ' resident Esther Frey Mce President (ilorea Grossnickle Secretary-Treasurer Gerry I ' .arker Jr. Leaders — Rutli Wriiilit, Pat Niblett SERVIA — Tvrelve uieinl;ers President Lois Ciiniiingliam Mce I ' resident Gladys Airgood Secretary-Treasurer Beverly Steher Junior Leaders — Lois Orr, Dora Deckena, Marlene ScliroU, Lois Cimnin ' jham I — (left to riglu) Lois Cunningham. Lois Bollinger, Joyce Ferry, Juanita Young. Dorothy Air- gocd, Sara Jane Felter, Carol Walls, Norma Jean Frey, Geraldine Barker, Barbara Scliroll, Julia Pottenger, Beverly Scliroll, Barbara Miller, Jane Boocher, Phyllis Brubaker II — Mary Fetters, Marily Boyer, Barbara Meyer, Carol Littlefield, Lulu Belle Penrod, Patsy Hack, Mary Ann Gugle, Norma Miller. Marily Warren, Trula Penrod. Norma Graham. Connie Spann, Virginia Brandenburg, JoAnn Leckrone, Esther Frey. Miss Stone III — Glorea Grossnickle, Anita Sclu-oll, Ann Snavely. Darletta Cox, Liela Bechtold, Barbara Barker, Pat Schroll, Willodean Pottenger, Beverly Steller, Dolores Crist, Marlene SchroU, Syl- via Young, Gladys Airgood, Louise Orr. L BACK ROW — (left to right) Miss Walther, Dolores Grist, Mary Lou Schnepp, Mrs. Yentes, Pau- line Hippensteel. Lois Gay, Ileana Fitch, Carole Swihart, Elaine Helvey, Lois Swihart, Louella Blocher, Marie Betten, Carolyn Garrison, Mariyln Garrison, Ethel Coble, Lois Cunningham, Marlene Schroll, Barbara Barker, Dorothy Cripe, Virginia Brandenburg, Janet Metzger, Betty Brandenburg, Coleen Warren, Bonnie Winebrenner, Marcella Tyner, Darleta Cox, Norma Gra- ham, Eva Rhoades, Willodean Pottenger, Ann Snavely, Wanda F ' enrod. STEM OF Y — (back to front) Mary Alice Colbert, Miss Gongwer, Marjorie Smith, Martha Smith, Liela Beehtold, Pat Schroll, Bonnie Workman FRONT— (left to right) Joan Snell, Marily Warren, Jean Clark. Y-Teens Tlie Y-Teeii Club, toiiuei ' ly the Girl Resevve, is a jnnior division of the Young Woman ' s Christian Association. Membership is open to all sophomore, junior, and senior girls. The Chester Y-Teens have forty members who liave been selling- basketball schedule itcncils, ice cream bars and greeting cards to raise money for the activities of the year. The girls entertained their parents at the annual Pa-Ma-and-Me Banipiet at the First Brethren Church on February IS and held a formal Itancpiet in the spring. At their meetings, held once a month during convocation period, the girls some- times have informal discussions, sings, or have outside speakers and entertainers. Hi-Y The Hi-Y is the higli i-cliool branch of the YMCW. It ' s piii ' pose is To create, main- tain, and extend throngiiont the school and comnmnitv liigh standards of Christian character. Meetings are held once a month during convocati ' n perit ds at which time usually outside speakers laHc to the group. This year the boys had a swimming p;u-ty at Huntington and a Best Girl baucpiet at the Sheller Hotel. The Hi-Y sold school emblems and T-shirts and joined with the Y-Teens in selling ice cream bars at the noun liour in order to raise funds to finance their program. President Todd Schroll ' ice President June Hanley Secretary-Treasurer Ralph Kester Reporter Bob Little Sergeant-at-Arms Max Lefforge Sponsors — Mr. Gerold Faudree, Mr. Lee AVeimer, Mr. ' ayne Billing CLOCKWISE— Todd Schroll, Max Lefforge. Ralph Kester, Rex Schilling, Robert Walgamuth, Jim Klutz, Lynn Bollinger. Mr. Gerald Faudree, Bob Miller, Bill Runkel, Charles Tackitt, Jack Pullin, Arthur Grindle, Robert Metzger, Lloyd Reiken, Bruce Pottenger, Leigh Jackson, John Morford, Morris Cook, Dick Piper, Dick Frantz, Ted Coon, Bob Burch, Don Hyde. John Graham, Jack Kissinger, Tom Dillman, George Poer, Theron Rupley, Clifford Crist, Mr. Dilling, John Penrod, Wayne Clark, Mr. Smith, Joe Baker, Carl Bechtold, Willis Haupert, Richard Hapner, Earl Grindle, Pat Schannep, Gene Metzger, Donald Brindle, Wilbur Miller, Ronald Metzger, Don Mosher, Bob Snell, Alfred Baker, Harmon Gradeless, Fred Martin, Bob Johnson, Bob McParland, Roger Grossnickle, June Hanley, Bob Little. FRONT ROW — (left to right) Marlly Warren, Gladys Greer. Eva Rhcades, Bonnie Workman, Willodean Pottenger, Joann Snell, Marcella Tyner SEATED — Carole Swihart, Mr. DUling, Miss G:ngwer, Ileana Fitch, Elaine Helvey BACK ROW— Martha Smith, Wilbur Miller, Llela Bechtold, Pat SchroU, Wanda Penrod, Doro- thy Gripe, Doris Lefforge, Leigh Jackson, Jan;t Metzger, Anita Schroll, Mary Ann Gugle, Bob Little, Charles Tackitt, Ted Coon. Chatter Staff riiestei- Chatter, the school ' s hi-weekly ne vs])apei- is published by the advanced typiiisi chiss niider the sponsorship of Mr. Dillinj; and Miss Gongwer. This year mark- ed the second year of its existence. Practically everyone in school was a subscriber. The staff was organized as follows: Editor-in-Cliief Bonnie Workman Associate l ditor Willodean I ' ottenger C ' ircnhition Manager Eva Khoades •hike Editor Joann Snell Art lOditor Gladys Greer Atlvisers Miss Gongwer, Mr. Dilling Typists Ileana Fitch, Elaine Helvey, Carole Swihart, Marcella Tyner, Marily Warren Each class and the different school organizations chose reporters who handed in tlieir news on Monday before the paper was issued on Friday. Papers are exchanged with many nearby schools and ideas picked up from these papers to make the Chester Cliatter better. The editor, associate editor, art editor, and circulation manager, together with the advisers, attended the meetings of the Indiana High School Press Association at Fraidvlin College and gave a report to the school both over the Mike and through (he -i)ltiiiins of the i ai3er. I — (left to right) Leigh Jackson, Tom Dillman, Pr ssilla Kester, Wilbur Miller II — Ted Coon, Earl Grindle. Mr. Lecki-one. Ral ph Kester, Doris Lefforge. Swing Band This oi- iiinizatioii -was started in tlie latter jjart of the first semester in 1946 with eij;ht laemhers. After several praetiees a Imss was added; then some time later the drums were added. Now there are ten members. This band is un- der the direction of Mr. Leckrone. In addition to j ivinji ' a program for the school, they have entertained a number ot local groups. They also furnished the music ft)r the minstrel. Debate This year debating- was revived at Chester as an interschool project after a lai)se of several years. It is hoped that the experience gained may be valu- able for future years. Leigh Jackson, Tom Dillman, Ted McNabney, Marily Warren Bonnie Workman, Arthur Grindle, Eva Rlioades, Lynn Bollinger, Joann Snell, Willo- dean Pottenger, Marcella Tyner, Elaine Helvey, Charles Tackitt, Marily Warren, Gladys Greer, Earl Grindle, Senior Play The play, ent:tle(l ' .1 Liitle Honey, ' ' Avaw chosen toi- oiu- class play thi.s year. It was a (dined V in three acts and was writte :i bv William Davidson. In the play Mrs. Minion, (Bonnie Workman) one of those bossy souls Avho insists (111 liviiiii everyone ( Ise ' s life, taught Diana (Gladys Greer) that the way to interest a man was to he able to talk fluently on subjects dear to a man ' s he art such as base- ball, carburetors and the stock market. Diana tried it — with disastrous results. As she talked, Tom (Earl Grindle) went off to the Pacific without a word about an en- gagement. Diana was a very unhappy girl and when Tom came back, Mother coached Diana as usual. Tom suddenly develojied a previous engagement and left early. Diana was crushed, and then Grandma (AVillodean Pottenger) took a hand. It worked for a -while. ' lieii Tom was jnactically ready to pop the question, the kid sister, Jerry (Jo- ann Snell I, and lier lieart throb, Albert (Lynn Bollinger), barged in and gave the scheme away. Diana wanted to curl up and die, for, by now, not only had Tom gone, but the whole household was in an uproar. The cook (Elaine Helvey) went on a ram- page. A southern widow (Eva Rhoades) tos- ed her income tax problems in Mr. Min- ion ' s (Arthur Grindle) lap, and evidently hoped to toss iierself there next. Diana felt tliat it was now oi- never with Tom. Nobody else ' s advice worked so she tried her own ideas — and exjiloded into a tumultously funny and appealing scene that raced right up to the final curlain. { I ' .S. Diana got her man!) Oilier iiieinbi ' i-s of the cast were: Mrs. Simmons, ( trahicd inirxc, Marcella Tyner; Scdiils .Million, (I iiin( ' -i ( (tr- i](}, Marily Warren; and ( Sul■c- ]lut ' iikiii, an exterm- iiKiliir, ' luii-lcs Tackitt. Junior Play Tlie Suiisltiiic Tiriii! is a comedy based on the troubles of the Koldusoii family. The Kobiiisoii family is ccmiioscMl of Mr. and Mi-s. Kobinsim and theii- five children, the last two, a pair of darlinj;- twins, Connie beinji altojietlier the adorable female por- tion and (Idhhji the eipially lovable male jKU-tion. In the eyes of the latter two, ev- ery mend)er of the family is out of ste]) l)nt them. Each presents his own ])roblem Avhich adds to the family ' s conglomerate unrest. The twins, only fifteen, are ardent be- lievers that a smile makes everything right and while trying to reform the republic in general, do not overlook the fact that a doctrine should begin at home. They accomplish their jmrpose finally but not before they have seemingly done all sorts of danmge such as getting their father fired from his position, having their socialistic brother set upon by ruffians, smashing their sister ' s dream of a Hollywood career and inciting their brother-in-law to rebellion against their m irried sister. These are only incidental happenings as situation after situation arises in which is recogniz- ed the machinations of tlie sunshine twins. The play opens with a laugh which gradually increases to the crescendo of a roar at the final curtain. Cast of Characters. Connie Robinson ■ • Martha Snntli Mrs. Rohinson Liela Bechtold Mr. Rohinson Ted Coon Glenn RoJtinsou Don Hyde Norma Robinson Pat Schroll Bebe Prather Dorothy Cripe Yail Porter John Morford Mrs. Ellis Helen Frautz Miss Doi le lean ( Mark Leo Prather Bob Little SEATED — Jean Clark. Martha Smith, Pat SchroU, Miss Eshelman, Dorothy Cripe. Lie:a Bechtold, Helen Frantz STANDING— Rex Sclulliug, John Morford, Don Hyde, Robert Little. Absent — Ted Coon i FIRST ROW— (left to right) Earl Grindle, Ann Snavely, Mary Louise Orr, Lois Cunningham, Priscilla Kester. Max Cunningham, Ben Wright. SECOND ROW— Wilbur Miller. Ted Coon, Tom D.llman. Virginia Brander.burg, John Morford, Mike Lsckrone. THIRD ROW— Marjorie Emith, Coleen Warren FOURTH RCW— Joan Zinr.peman, Marcella Tyner FIJ ' IH RCW— Beverly Stellar, Richard Paul SIXTH ROW— Mary Alice Colbert, Lois Bolinger SEVENTH ROW — Barbara Barker, Marilyn Garrison EIGHTH ROW — Willcdean Pottenger, Wanda Penrod, Dorothy Cripe, Liela Bechtold, Doris Lefforge, Gladys Airgood, Bob Burch NINTH ROW — Carolyn Girrison, Darletta Cox, Melvin Speicher, Pat SchroU, Ralph Kester, John Rohrer. i s enior Band The Chester High School Senior Baud was first organized ten years ago by Mr. Gerald Miller. It now has an enrollment of 36 members and is unler the direction of Mr. Harold Leckrone. Near the end of the year, six members of the Jun.or band we.e promoted to senior band. In 1911 under the direction of Mr. Miller, the band placed second in the State Bard contest. In 19i3, Mr. Robert Schnar became director and while under his direction the band won first division in the State Con. est. Mis. Lois Amiss b;came director in 19-14 and the band received a second division rat.ng at the contest. In 19 5 Mr. Le:krone took over the baton and the band came up with another second division rating. In 1915 the Chester Band Patron ' s Club was oiganized and they started working toward their goal — new uiiiforms. In the spring of 1946 the uniforms vi ' ero ordered and received in time for the spring concert. The band played for the Servia Big Day during the afternoon and evening of August 31. On Oc- tober 11 the Concert Band assisted by the Glee ClUJ and several special numbers, presented a fall con- ceit. Tvie nsxt week a Cnestsr-Central co.. bined band played for a Republican rally at Manchester college. On October 2) the Band Patrons sponsored a Halloween carnival and on March 7 they sponsored a minstrel show. The band marched and played at all basketball games and gave a special performance at the Ur- bana game which was the Band Appreciation game from which the band received the proceeds. This year a county band organization consisting of the bands from each school in the county, was formed. Two programs were given — one in the Wabash gym and one in the Central gym. The climax of the year ' s activities is participation in the Band and Orchestra Contest. The officers for this year were: President, Earl Grindle; Vice President, Leigh Jackson; and Li- b.-arian, Willodean Pottenger. Junior Band The jnnioi- band is made np of nn derelassnien who are just hegiiining their hand aolivities. Mr. Let-krone meet-: tliem each Thursday morning. LEFT TO RIGHT — Patsy Kack, Joyce Ferry, Dsan Cox. Lawrence Keaffaber, Michael Leckrone, Csrol LUtlefisld, Nancy Kr.app, Russell Coppes. Tommy Airgocd. Dorothy Airgood, Mr. Leckrone — standing ajorettes The majorettes lead the band into tl:eir various formations at the ball games. Tliis year new white wool uniforms with gold trim were imrchased and the girls added much color to the maneuvers of the band. LZFP TO R GHT— Virgin;a B;a denbu:g, Mary Lou.:3 Clirk. N:r:na Miier, Jan:t Metzrer. L Girls ' Glee Club All girls of the sophomore, junior and senior classes have the opportunity of membership in the Girls ' Glee Club which meets three periods a week under the direction of Miss Walther. Officers elected by the group are: Liela Bech- told, President and Reporter ; Dorothy Gripe, Secretary-Treasurer ; Each of the thirty-one members sang a solo or in a duet as a requirement for the course. The entire group sang for several local churches, took part in the County Music Festival, competed in the choral contest, sang at the school Christmas program and other school functions in ' l ding Baccalaureate. Just before the Christnms vacation the girls spread Yuletide cheer by caroling at many homes in tlie communitv near Chester. I — (left to right) Marily Warren, Liela Bechtold, Darletta Cox, Willodean Pottenger, Marjorie Smith, Marlene Schroll, Mary Lou Sclmepp, Ann Snavely, Lois Cunningham, Virginia Brandenburg, Coleen Warren. Martha Smith, Doris Lefforge — pianist. JI — Miss Walther, Mary Louise Orr, Marcella Tyner, Pat Schroll, Marie Betten, Janet Metzger, Betty Brandenburg, Gladys Greer, Ethel Coble, Mary Alice Colbert, Barbara Barker III — Eva Rhoades, Dorothy Cripe, Bonnie Workman, Wanda Penrod, Dolores Grist, Joann Snell, Jean ■Clark, Bonnie Winebrenner. fB BMBMB ' wT - W B FIRST ROW — (left to right) Marily Warren, Liela Beclitold, Willodean Pottenger, Bonnie Wlnebrenner, Martha Smith SECOND ROW— Miss Walther, Pat Schroll, Dorothy Gripe. Wanda Penrod, Dolores Grist, Jean Clark, Ethel Coble, Mary Alice Colbert THIRD ROW — Harmon Gradeless, Lynn Bollinger, Ted Coon, Clifford Crist, John Penrod, Donald Mosher Pianist — Lois Bollinger Mixed Chorus Twelve gii-ls, chosen from the girls ' glee club, and six boys from the sopho- more, junior, and senior classes make up the mixed chorus which meets once a week. At the beginnign of the year, the group elected Lynn Bollinger, Presi- dent; Dolores Crist, Secretary-Treasurer; and I ' at Schroll, Reporter. Representatives from this group sang in the All-District Chorus at the Northeastern Indiana Teachers ' Association at Fort Wayne in October. The entire group participated in the All-County Vocal Festival on March 19, sang at the local Methodist church for the Lenten service, and also sang at the Dis- trict Contest, and school pi ' ograms, including Baccala-ureate services. 1946-1947 School Days AUGUST 27-2S: Enrollineiit Day 30 : t tudents receive book lists. SEI ' TEMBIOR 2 : Labor day ; no sc-liool 3 : First full day of scliool 4 : Class officers elected 8: Jiuiiois order class rings 10 : Seniors select name cards and invitations. 13 : Central, Chester ' s old rival ov- erpowered the mighty Panthers in a baseball game 11 to 4. 17 20 21 Annual initiation of F.F.A. First school paper issued. I ' anthers overwhelm Central by score of 5 to 1. 2. ) : Y-Teen Tea for new members. 26: Y-Teen initiation. PunJie, ain ' t fhci f OCTOBER 1: Hi-Y initiation. What a sight for sore eyes! 4: M oiider irli the seniors are all dressed up today. Yes, you gues- sed it! Senior pictures. Every- body SDiile at the birdie! Senior bowling party at Wa- l)ash. 11. Hand concert ! 14: Seventh grade party. 23: Senior play, .1 Little Honey. 24-25: Teachers ' institute! 25 : Four lucky Seniors of Chester Chatter staff go visiting to Franklin College. Oh, what fun! 29: Halloween Festival! Boy, irhat a success ! XOVEMBER 1 : Basketball season begins. 8 : Seniors select class motto, class colors and class flower. 11 : Armistice Da3 12 : I ' ictures being taken for annual. Willodean selected as represen- tative of the class in the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Con- test. 15 : Trojans defeat Panthers. ID : Senior pictures arrive. 21-22 : Thanksgiving vacation ! 27 : William Powell, a nuigician, gives interesting convocation program. Mliere did those sil- ver dollars come from? 30 : Safety class visits foundry. DECEMBER !) : Gur classmate, Bonnie, taken to McDonald Hospital after an ap- pendicitis attack. 16 : Members of Girls Glee Club go caroling. 20 : Christmas program in after- noon. 30 : Back to school again ! JANUARY 1 : Four- Way Tourney at South Whitley l ' 7-8 : Semester exauis ! feel srjrt of sick. I kiioir I shoidd hitre stud- ied harder. 9-11 : County Tourney 18: Bdreliiu s sul) sci-ij)tion drive be- gins. IJ: : Wanda I ' enrod wins serond in speech contest sponsored by Business and Professional Wo- men. 29 : Select candidates for Pepsi- Cola Contest. 31 : Band resplendent witli new belts, and twirlers with new un- iforms. FEBRUARY 9 : County Band Concert at Wa- bash gymnasium. 11 : Business and I ' rofe.ssioanl Wo- men entertain senior girls at Sheller Hotel. 14: Valentine ' s Day and no vaca- tion. Juniors sponsor cake walk af- ter Roann game. 18 : Ma-Pa-Me BaiKpiet at the First Brethren Church. 21 : Last l)asketball game of the sea- son. 2(j : Sectional Tourney starts at the Manchester College gym. MARCH 19 l-H Banquet at Wabash. Band Patrons ' Minstrel. County Choral Festival. APRIL 3-6 : Seniors take trip to Washing- ton, I). C. 10 : Sophomore skating party. 16: Juniors present play Sunshine Ticiiis. MAY 2: Junior-Senior Reception. 4 : Baccalaureate. 7 : Commencement ! Mr. and Mrs. Urschel Mr. and Mrs. Urseliel have been the faithful custodians of our build- ing for the past ten and one-half years. Ill health is forcing them to retire this year. Both have taken an active interest in the activities at Chester and Daniuj has been a member of our Hi-Y and participated in many of our pr;)grams. Chester Avishes both many happy years. Mr. and Mrs. Urschel wish to express tlirough Rnrclings their best wishes for the con- tinued success of Chester. PR ' :i T ROW— Ted Coon. Keith Crip3, Bob Burcli, Max Marbui-ger, Herman Schannep, Billy Keaffaber, Charles Tackitt BA.CK ROW— Lloyd Heater. Paul Schanahan. Richard Heeter, Paul Baker. Clif- ford Paurote, Kenneth Miller, Dorsey Metzger, Derwood Hathaway, Lee Rager, Harold Cripe. i Dairy Judging Team The Dairy Judging Team consisting of Bill Wright, Rex Schilling, Walter Pen- rod, Todd Schroll and John Rohrer placed first in the county. Rex Schilling was high individual in the county. FRONT ROW— (left to rlglit) Wal- ter Penrod, Rex Schilling, Todd Schroll. H — Ralph Bolinger, Wilbur Miller, Carl Bechtold, William O. Wright, John Graahm, Gary Walters, Max Schilling. ETI— Max Cunningham. Keith Cripe, John Rohrer, Richard Workman, Richard Paul, Mr. Scrib- ner. T — (left to right) Mr. Scribner, Ronald Metzger, Richard Little, Willis Haupert, Bob Burch. II — Jack Kissinger, John Penroa, Robert Little, Ralph Bolinger. Livestock Judging Team The livestock judging team consisting of Willis Haupert, Ronald Metzger, Dick Little and Robert Burch placed second in the county contest, fifth in the district and eleventh in the state. There were 16 teams in the district contest and 39 teams in the state contest. In the state they placed third in beef cattle as a team and first in sheep judging as a team. Willis Haupert was eleventh high individual in all classes of livestock. Dick Little was second high individual in beef judging. Robert Burch was fourth high in- dividual in horse judging. Ronald Metzger was second and Robert Burch third high in sheep judging. In the county contest Dick Little was high individual in all classes of livestock. In the district contest Robert Burch was third high individual in all classes of livestock. The judging team placed first in judging sheep in the county, district , and state. Showing the Powerhouse of Chester High Doe Faudree, as his plaj ' ers call Mm, has coach- ed the boys at Chester for four years. This year his team Avon 12 games and lost 7 during tlie ' season. They won the 4- vay tourney by defeating Clear Creek and South Whitley. In the county touiney, the I ' anthers lost their first game to Chi Dpewa. In the sectional tourney, they defeated Washington Center, Chippewa, and Lafontaine and lost to Central in the final game in a double over- time. FIRST ROW DOWN— Dick Frantz, Bob Johnson, Fred Martin SECOND ROW DOWN — Max Lefforge. Willis Haupert, Don Hyde, Harmon Gradeless THIRD ROW DOWN— John Morford, Bob Little FOURTH ROW DOWN— Jack PuUin Dick Piper, Pete Faudree coached the Jr. Hi and Freshman basketball teams. His Jr. Hi won 6 and lost 2 games. He also coached the high school track and the baseball teams. Illness prevented his coaching the baseball team the latter jiart of the season, during which time his brother took over these duties. The Student Managers Todd Schroll and Bob Miller were selected by tlii first team to serve as student managers during basketj ball season. Their job was to attend practices, clean tli{ l)all8, take care of equipment and act as errand boys foi the coach. Basketball Schedule Wc Thei Lafontaine 42 30 Linlawn 29 32 Clear Creek 47 28 Central 30 45 Laketon 47 28 Sidney 46 38 Lagro 59 35 Bi])pus 44 10 Silver Lake 40 51 Laketon 60 33 Akron 37 42 Central 28 30 Urbana 61 46 Pierceton 43 .-)4 Ron nil 40 37 South Whitley 43 42 SECTIONAL TOURNEY Washington Center 53 3 . 1 Cliil ]tewa 40 29 Lal ' outaine 38 18 Central {douhle overtime) 34 3li COUNTY TOURNEY Chii ])e va 32 -10 4-WAY TOURNEY Clear Creek 56 31 South Whitley 39 37 Yell Leaders Chester ' s colorful yell leaders, Jean Clark, Earl Grindle and Doro- thy Cripe, were chosen by the stu- dent body to lead yells at the ball games. Win or lose, they always had a yell to encourage the team. Second Team FRONT— (left to right) Todd Schroll, Richard Reiff, Danny Jo Fulton, Bob Miller SECOND ROW— Carl Bechtold, Theron Rupley, Ralph Bolinger, Donald Mosher, Richard Workman, Tom McClure BACK ROW — Lloyd Reiken, Wayne Clark, Bruce Pottenger, Tom Dillman, June Hanley, Joe Baker, John Rohrer. Freshman Team FRONT— (left to right) Keith Gripe, Richard Reiff, Danny Jo Fulton, Max Schilling, Tom McClure, Max Bucher, James Morrisey— Student Manager SECOND— Ralph Bolinger, Kenneth Bu- cher, Herbert Ferry, Richard Workman, John Rohrer, Mr. Paul Paudree. Junior High Team ROW I— Ben Wright, Derwood Coe, Max Richards, Lester Williams, Norman Chamberlain, William Helvey, Jimmy Morrisey ROW II— Richard Penn, Jim Hammond, Paul Myers, Harold Frieden, Morris Poer, Dick Brown, Paul Paudree Baseball This year the baseball squad attempted to carry on the unprecedented record of the past two years. The team of 1945 had an undefeated season of eight victories. Coun- ty championships were won in both ' 44 and ' 45. The 1946 edition of the Panthers won four games while losing two. The outstand- ing game was the defeat of Central and the highlight of the game was Piper ' s stealing home on Ziegler ' s wind-up. Jack Pullin ' s withdrawal from the squad requiring a new infielder, and Mouser ' s curve ball made the team jittery and they failed to beat Eoann in the final game. Thus they lost a chance to tie for the championship. IN FRONT— (left to right) Danny Jo Fulton, Tom McClure ROW I — Mike Cornwell. Arthur Grindle. Jack Pullin, Fred Martin, Robert Metzger, Bob Johnson, Max Leffcrge, Dick Piper ROW II — Roger Grossnickle, Bob Little, John Morford, June Hanley, Mr. Paul Faudree, Don Mosher, Don Hyde, Dick Frantz, Charles Tackitt. HOME AWAY Chester 7 Laketon 5 Chester 5 Central 11 Chester 5 Roann 1 Chester 15 Laketon 12 Chester 5 Central 4 Chester 4 Roann 8 Total 41 Total 41 Track The 1946 track season was opened with an interclass meet which was won by the seniors. With only a handful of lettermen on the squad, the team lost four of its sis meets. The comi)etition was very tough, however. Among the competing schools Avere Wabasli, Pierceton, South Whitley, Larwill and Huntington. The boys reached their peak in the county meet which was held the last day of school. The results were : Ches- ter 97; Central 19; Laketon 45. The 1947 stpmd was without the services of such excellent performers as Herman Oney, Buford 15aker, Max Coblentz, Leon Frantz, Joe Ebbinghouse, Joe Piper, and Todd lOnyeart. Oney had won the ' -Most Valuable in Track ' ' award for two consecu- tive years during which time he lost only two races. Complete Biii(Jiu( iScrrice THE HECKMAN BINDERY Noitli Manchester riione 615-1 -BorXI) TO PLKAKE CLEVELAND ' S SERVICE STATION Complete Luhricatioii Service GAS — OIL — TIRES North ilanchester South End of Mill Street GEO. H. WALTERS SONS CasJi Biii ers of POULTRY and EGGS Sei-via. Indiana Phone 218-Ri N. Manchester REAHARD IMPLEMENT CO. Eussell Eeahard Auctioneer Since lllll JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS FARMERS HEADQUARTERS Phoue Gl ' -Rl North Manchester CoiujiHiiieiits of NORTH MANCHESTER FOUNDRY Makers of HEATING an l LAUNDRY STOVES Also Gray Iron Castinji,s Phone 153 THE VILLAGE STORE E. C Doster, Prop. HIGHEST QUALITY FAIR PRICES Oil Crossroads of America Phone 218-3 Servia, Ind. KRAMER the KLEANER Dry (leaning- Pre ■ 4ng Dj-eing — Repairs Alterations LLOYD M. BOLAN I ' OS Xorth Walnut St. North Manchester, Ind. All Dririncj and i teerinjj Errors Corrected I ' hone 61 Yoar Satisfaction ' Determines OUR Success HOOSIER SUPPLIES, INC. . . . for . . . Office and School Supplies and Equipment Scrriiiji i ou fi- ' Jin tltese places Spencer - Fraidcfort - Mncennes CO-OP ' S Can ' t Profiteer Nortli End Co-Op Corner of ' ayne and Xintli MANCHESTER CO-OP 701 ' Walnut li(ire ill (1 Coiiniion Eiitei ' jirise 1 Ride on Cooper Armored Cord Tires For Your Di-iving Safety Good Luck Class of ' il KENNEDY TIRE SERVICE High Speed Recapping I FRANZ LUMBER COMPANY 37 Years of t ei vice All Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 5 ARMSTRONG ' S Electric and AiJijliance Sales Toy; Gifts Appliances Books 112 E. Main St. Xorth Manchester, Ind. PYRAMID OIL CO. Service Quality EcononiY I ' hone 215 WALNUT STREET BARBER SHOP Panl W. Sniitli Look Us Up Your FiUiiifi Station for HOME NEEDS Coinpliineiits of MARKS ' DRUG STORE 3ACE STORES The Rc.i-dV Store IVAN LITTLE HARDWARE North Manchester, Ind. Phone 326 Confiratiilatioiifi to the Class of 1947 We Bid Yoit Good Luck and Prosperity BIG FOUR ELEVATOR Feed — Grain — Coal — Seed — Tile Phone 160 Compliinents of SNYDER ' S I. G. A. MARKET Everyday Low Prices on ( Hality (h-oeei-ies and Meats I ' hone 602 Noitli .Manc-hester, Ind. Compliments of BURNS BAKERY LIBERTY MILLS SALE AND DAILY HOG MARKET Wlicrc Your Lircxtock Brings More A Complete Market for ALL KINDS OF LIVESTOCK Dwavue Oai-rison In the United States there is 1 telephone for every 5 persons; Sweden 1 for every 6; Great Britain 1 for every 12; Russia 1 for every 125. Our country has 58% of the world ' s telephones. NORTHERN INDIANA TELEPHONE COMPANY ABBOTT KITSON 66 SERVICE Gasoline — Motor Oils — Greases Tires — Batteries and Auto Accessories 706 West Main St. North Manchester Telephone 666 MERKLE ' S NEW HAMI ' SHIHE RED CHICKS U. S. Approved PuUorum Controlled Guaranteed Livability Fast Growth GEORGE MERKLE HATCHERY I itdiuitd ' x L(iJ ' ( rsf ( ' ir Ifa iii psliirr lldfchcrji Kiiral Koiite 1 N. Manchester J .-. THEVRE TO GIVE EXTR PROTECTIOH NO MAITEII WH T THE WEATHER CONDITION We Feature X-RAY Shoe Fitting WIBLE ' S SHOE STORE North Iancl:ester, Ind. I A Little ••QuaUtij Care, (lire.s ClotJie-s More Year. QUALITY CLEANERS 505 College Avenue Herb Priser Phone 325 LEONARD SUPPLY CO. Over Tliirtif-Eigtit Years of Service To Iniliuna Scliools SILVER LAKE, IND. Watches — Jewelry — Diamonds Gifts for All Occasions FREEZE JEWELRY STORE and Green Laniern Gift Shop Next Door to the City Hall It ' s better to sliop at Freeze ' s than to iristi jjou had FAUDREE BROS.  S ' rc Is About Your PAINTING and INTEEIOR DECOEATING f jirdi iiH ())• B rustling North Manchester R.R. 3 Coinpliinents HUNTINGTON LABORATORIES, INC. Huntington, Indiana THE VANITY BEAUTY SALON ( ' oiKjrdtuhitions (ind Best Wislies to tlie Class of 47 MRS. 1) WAYNE ULREY, Prop. 40! A Main CoDi pli incuts of CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL MANCHESTER SALES Authorized Croslei Dealer Refrigerators Dti Gas Kitehen Units Roper Ranges Radios Motor Scooters Sauisou Appliances Euud ater Heaters 901 W. Main St. Phone 209 SAM ' S RESTAURANT A Good Place to Eat Headquarters for Basketball Teams E. AMBERCi, Proprietor MYERS REPAIR SHOP Farm Machinery, Auto, Truck and Tractor Repairing Electric Welding- Acetylene ' elding North Manchester, Ind. Telephone 725 Black O. C. BURKHART POULTRY and EGGS Pai s Highest Marlet Prices North Mancliester I ' hone 170 store Hours: 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Except Thursday We Close at Noon Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. FAUROT ' S The Complete Food Market Phone 291 211 E. Main Xorth Manchester, Ind. Three Delivery a Week— 8:30 A.M. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Orders for Saturday Delivery Taken from 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. MOSER ' S BOTTLE GAS SERVICE SHELLANE GAS Stoves — Water Heaters and Refrigerators 503 N. Beckley Sr. Phone 80 North MancI ester, Ind. COME TO MANCHESTER Full Aecredited Liberal Arts CoUei e G)-ants Baelielor of Art and Bachelor of Scieiu e Degrees Training for Pre-Professioral Training High Scliool Teachers IVIedicine Nurs.ng Elementary Teachers Law Engineering Music Supervisors Dentistry Tlieolagy MANCHESTER COLLEGE North Mancliester Phone 113 ' • . . MUTUAL GRAIN COMPANY Phone A . 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YODER 114 Walnut St. Certified Ta.p Consultant WABASH COUNTY FARM BUREAU Petroleum Department OIL — GREASES FLY SPRAY All Kinds of Fuel ROY TAYLOR Phone 87-6 Local Agent TIk ' EiKjiii rin(js III TJiis A nulla] Wrre Made hi The FORT WAYNE ENGRAVING COMPANY Fort Wnviie. Ind. Coniiuercial Printing Office Supplies Gift and Novelty Stationery School Annuals COLEMAN ' S MANCHESTER PRINTING I. E. A. V. Coleman ;N ortli Mancliester, Ind. There ' s a in your future! PLYMOUTH DeSOTO PRISER AUTO SALES Cniiiifr! ' . ' Lcatliiiii Auto tS ' rt c.s Finest Cius in tlie Low iind Medinni ri-ice.l Fields SOI West Main Xoi-tli Manoliestei- Phone 3(il SALES SERVICE Vonijilhneiiis of NORTH MANCHESTER FERTILIZER CO. BRADY ' S THE STOR -: FOR MEX SUITS are not plentiful but we are receiv- ing some fine ALL-WOOL hard twisted wor- sted suits priced at - •i-no - .f40.o0 Spcrt Coats, Slacks, Dress Shirts, Sports Shirts, Hats, Sweaters, Jackets, Shoes and FuniiElungs — at prices you will agree are reasonable. STOP IN AND LOOK, Tnii ' Jl ■■■■ ' in-f crl to J iiif STEAKS SHORT ORDERS WAYNE ' S GRILL Foil II f ((ill Service CHESTER STUDENTS Yoitr Grandparents Traded until Us We Would Be Glad To Hare Your Business Too. STRAUSS and SON Phone 93 FRED E. McCLURE Full-0-Pep Feeds Pilot Oyster Shell Stonemo Granite Grit Salisbury Eeniedies I ' hone 251) or 773-2 Tri TIUCK for Lumber and Brick. TRICK LUMBER COMPANY Phoue 11 OVERHOLT QUALITY SHOP Qualiti in Heatiiif) 111 A ' alnut Street Telephone 168 G. E. OVERHOLT WING ' S FLOWERS (Irou-ei- of Plants and. Cut Flowers Flou-ers for All Occasions I ' lione 280 410 X. Market St. Ncii-th MaiK-hester Voiujratulations to Class of ' 17 NEAL ' S TASTY ICE CREAM STORE To Satisfy Is Our Qoal, Your Friendship Our Desire •V;;- t Jrcn thinn in Kubbfi- Tire and Sporting Goods LEWIS and LEWIS Plioiie (i 21 ' 4 E. .Main St. North Manchester i High Quality White Leghorn Chicks BITTERSWEET POULTRY FARM H. S. 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It now in sures deposits in a great majority of banks, including this institution. As a result, millions of depositors enjoy a degree of financial security heretofore un- known. When you have money on deposit here, you know for a certainty that your deposits up to $j,000 are fully safeguarded against loss. Deposit insurance is for your protection. Member of Federal Reserve Sijstem LAWRENCE BANK TRUST CO. Nortli Manchester, Indiana OLINGER ' S MARKET Where Qiialiti E. reels in Florida Citrus Fruits Bananas Mam Tarities of Michigan Fruit Just XortJi of Pejsf Offiee We Are Happi to Serve You. Your Problem ' s Our Business AL-JAX CHEMICAL CO. Claude Rig.sbee, Representative ■V-- wf. Compliineiits of JOHNSON BAKERY lOS Xorth Walnut St. North Manchester, Ind. Trif LEE ' S SELF SERVICE Liberty Mills, Indiana Groceries — Notions — Meats Pioneer Ice Cream Lelia Heater, Prop. 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And that ' s just one of the many reasons electric cook- ery is preferred in modern American homes Ask Your Dciik ' r AJ out It PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF INDIANA, INC. Eadios — l lionographs Victrola Records ReMgeratoi-s — Ranges ►Small Appliances Lamps — Housewares Toys — Gifts For Ererij Occasion RUPPEL ' S 133 E. Main NORTH MANCHESTER CREAMERY Manufacturers of Qnality Dairy ProdiTCts Phone 330 207 S. Sycamore North Manchester Greeting Cards Bibles — Books — Stationery Religions ] Iottoes and i upplies Moncif-Rdiaiiif Plans for Churclies. Classes or Groups RELIGIOUS SUPPLY SERVICE, INC. 116-118 Walnnt vSt. Xortli Manchester BADSKEY ' S Coni ratiilations Class of ' 47 Keep Yonr Car Running Stronger — Longer with onr STANDARD SERVICE Try Our Service THE NEWS JOURNAL ROLAND SCHMEDEL E. B. DUNLAVY CENTRAL OIL COMPANY 701-703 W. 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