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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1948 volume:

THE RAVELINGS 1948 AotUt Ata icUe4ieA., SncLiana CUeden, Vudo MaAxdt Cheer Cheer for Chester High School Cheer for the honor marking her school Hail the colors — Blue and White Sing out the valor of her might What though the odds be great or small Dear Chester High School will conquer all While her loyal sons are fighting Onward to victory Rah! Rah! Rah! i We are pleased to dedicate the 1948 Chester High Ravelings to the universal language of all races, the song of the birds, the happiness of man ' s sorrow, to the very language of na- ture itself M si 1U WoodtAAUldi GlaUU F A C u L T Y MR. JASON J. SMITH Priirc pal Mr. Smith received the Bache- lor of Science Degree from Ball State and the Master ' s Degree from Indiana University. He teaches government to the sen- iors and is co-sponsor of the class and co-sponsor of Ravelings. His goal is a continuously improv- ing Chester. MR. C. L. VANDEGRIFT County Stipermtcnilcnf of Schools Mr. Vandegrift has completed eleven years as County Superin- tendent of Schools. He received the Bachelor ' s Degree from Man- chester College and the Master ' s Degree from Ball State. He feels that Chester is one of the out- standing rural high schools of the state. MR. KARL L. ULMER Trustee That which is needed to keep our schools ever progressing must be obtained, is the feeling of Mr. Ulmer, who is starting his second year as trustee. With such a worthy goal on his part, cer- tainly if we do our part, we can ever be proud of Chester. F A C u L T Y JOHN I. SEARER Manchester College, A. B. Goshen College History, Mathematics CECIL SCRIBNER State Teachers College River Falls, Wis., B. A. E. Purdue Intensive Units Vocational Agriculture General Science IDA ESHELMAN Manchester College, A. B. English PAUL FAUDREE Manchester College History, Health and Safety Mathematics Baseball and Track Coach BETTY GONGWER Manchester College, A. B. English LEE WEIMER Manchester College, B. S. Ball State, M. S. Mathematics LEAH STONE Manchester College, B. S. Ball State Teachers College Special Smith-Hughes License Home Economics, Health and Safety GALE E. METZGER Manchester College, A. B. Social Studies, Latin, Health WAYNE DILLING Manchester College, A. B. Commerce HAROLD LECKRONE Manchester College, B. S. Music, Instrumental GEROLD FAUDREE Manchester College, A. B. Science Basketball Coach NELL VON EHR Manchester College, B. S. Music, Vocal SARA MERTZ ALLEN Manchester College, B. P. S. M. John Herron Art Institute The Art Institute of Chicago Art MAXINE YENTES School Clerk c L A S s E S DON BRINDEL President RICHARD HAPNER Vicc-Presiilciif HELEN FRANTZ Secretary WANDA PENROD Treasurer Senior It all started in ' 44. A bunch of greenhorns, if there were ever any, started off with a bang, ' e elected officers — that is, the boys did. It turned out that Harmon Gradcless was president; Herbert Werking was vice-president; Jean Clark was secretary; and Rex Schilling was treasurer. The sponsors were Miss Eshelman and Mr. Merkle. There were forty-three of us then and we had two parties to remember. It seems we all passed or were boosted into our sophomore year. Again we elected officers. Though we had only thirty-seven members, we found these able leaders: Bob Little, president; Roger Grossnickle, vice-president; Don Hyde, secretary; and Jean Clark, treausrer. Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner were stuck with the job of sponsoring. Right away a hay ride was enjoyed by all and later we had a skating party. In ' 46, thirty-eight juniors came back and kept things buzzing. This year Dick Frantz took over the chief executive chair; Roger Grossnickle was vice-president; Helen Frantz was secretary and Rex Schilling was treasurer. Miss Eshelmaan and Mr. Ceroid Faudree were our sponsors. Since this was the money-making year, the juniors had a play, The Sunshine Twins, directed by Miss Eshelman. It was a howling success and a good profit was realized. We had the Reception on May 2 at the YMCA at Fort Wayne. Every- one was pleased with it. We also sold refreshments at the ball games t o help raise funds ' ' for the senior trip. Thirty-six seniors enrolled in ' 47. There were just too many teachers for them though. They just had to settle down in order to win exemptions from final exams. Rough, but worth it. The officers in the graduating class are: Don Brindel, president, Richard Hapner, vice-president; Helen Frantz, secretary; and Wanda Mae Penrod, treasurer. Our sponsors are Miss Eshelman and Mr. Smith. We had a play, Grandad Steps Out. It set a new record for income. Miss Eshelman knows her stuff about directing. We also sold magazines for trip money in ' 48 to Washington, D. C. Then after 12 years hard labor that piece of paper that changes our lives will be received with relief, joy, happiness and yet sorrow that we leave for good. c L A S s E S GLADYS AIRGOOD ROBERT BURCH ETHEL COBLE TED COON LIELA BECHTOLD JEAN CLARK MARY ALICE COLBERT DOROTHY CRIPE DICK FRANTZ ROGER (Pete) GROSSNICKLE DON HYDE ROBERT LITTLE DOLORES GRIST JUNE HANLEY BOB JOHNSON JEAN MEEK ROBERT METZGER LOUISE MYERS RICHARD PIPER HERMAN (Pat) SCHANNEP JOHN MORFORD LOUISE ORR EUGENE RITENOUR REX SCHILLING MARY LOU SCHNEPP MARJORIE SMITH LOIS SWIHART ROZELLA WILLIAMS PATRICIA SCHROLL MARTHA SMITH ROBERT WALGAMUTH BONNIE JEAN WINEBRENNER Settlor QlaH i iecio GLADYS AIRGOOD LIELA BECHTOLD DONALD BRINDEL ROBERT BURCH JEAN CLARK ETHEL COBLE A lass yoii can clcpcmJ upon to make the A ' s Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; Algebra Contest 1; Geom- etry Contest 2; Class Scholarship 2; Boys and Girls 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4. A woman always has the last ivord. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, (Vice- President 2, President 3); Annual Staff 4. I like Work — can sit and look at it for hours. Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4 (Presi- dent); Class President 4; Baseball Student Manager 4; Chester Chatter 4. Gil e to mc a farm, and I ' ll do the rest. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Vice President 3, Secretary 4); National Junior Vege- table Growers Contest 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Livestock Judging 1, 2, 3, 4. A black haired lass with that far away look in her eyes. Chester Chatter 4; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, (Vice President 3, President 4); Yell Leader 2, 3, 4. The girl with a smile for everyone. Entered 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. MARY ALICE COLBERT With a song in her heart. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 4; Annual Staff 4; Solo Contest 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1. TED COON DOROTHY CRIPE HELEN FRANTZ RICHARD FRANTZ DOLORES GRIST ROGER GROSSNICKLE JUNE HANLEY RICHARD HAPNER DON HYDE ROBERT JOHNSON came, I studied, I conquered. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4; Swing Band 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff. lived, 1 loved, and now I ' m married. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Chester Chatter; Yell Leader 3. Give to me a liome and lots of children. Glee Club 1; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Class Schol- arship 3; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4. A man is what his aspirations and determinations arc. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3; Class President 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Class Scholarship 1. Quiet and unassuming, hut if absent, would be missed. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, (Secretary-Treasurer 3); Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4. (Presi- dent 4); Librarian 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Worry makes your hair gray, mine ' s coal black. Baseball 3; Annual Staff 4 (Assistant Editor); Student Manager 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4. silence were golden; I ' d be a millionaire. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Softball 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, (Vice-Presi- dent 3); Annual Staff 4; Chester Chatter 4. ' ;;; on the verge of a great career, ivon ' t somebody push me off? Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; Student Manager 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. The lad who loves everyone; especially the girls. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, (Co-Captain 4); Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4 (Editor); Sunshine Twins 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, (Treasurer 4); Class Secretary 2. Everyone is as God made him and sometimes a great deal worse. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Ches- ter Chatter 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. JEAN MEEK ROBERT METZGER JOHN MORFORD LOUISE ORR WANDA PENROD RICHARD PIPER EUGENE RITENOUR HERMAN SCHANNEP REX SCHILLING ROBERT LITTLE Girls make a rich man poor; I ' m broke all the time. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4 (Business Man- ager); Student Council 2; Class President 2; Chester Chatter 3; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, (Township President 4); F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, (President and District Treasurer 4); 4-H Judging Contest (County II, District I) 1, 2, 3, 4; H-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4). Shy until you know her. Glee Club 1; Chester Chatter 4; Annual Staff 4 (Prophecy Committee.) Always there fo help share the ivork. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Secretary 4); Hi-Y 1 ,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Patrol Boy 1; Annual Staff. The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 4 (Vice-President); Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff. there ' s a good time lacking, she ' ll make one. ' 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; State Fair School 4; Solo Contest 2. Patriotic and a loyal worker. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Class Treasurer 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. R. Award 4; Algebra Contest 1; Clarinet Solo 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Oh, for the chance to argue. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; (Co-Captain 4); Baseball 1, 2, 3; Softball 4; Track 4; Chester Chatter 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff. There ivhcn the fun begins. Entered 2; Chester Chatter 4; Annual Staff 4; Typing Contest Award 4, Particular as a woman uhen it comes to neatness. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Small in stature but big in heart. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1, 3; Track 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Treasurer 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. MARY LOU SCHNEPP A quiet lass who tries her best to keep out of mischief. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 3; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. You ' ll find me at home, when I ' m not someplace else. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Annual Staff 4 (Prophecy Chairman); Chester Chatter 4 (As- sistant Editor and Feature Writer); Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; (Secretary 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3. Laughter keeps people happy; I ' m never sad. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4 (Calendar Chairman); Class Secretary 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Yell Leader 4; Algebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2. Life is but a span I ' ll every inch enjoy. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, (Treasurer 4); Chester Chatter 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Yell Leader 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4. A burst of laughter gives her away. Glee Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4 (Last Will and Testament Committee Chairman); Librarian 3; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4. .ROBERT WALGAMUTH Small, but mighty. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter 4 (typist); Annual Staff 4 (typist). ROZELLA WILLIAMS l j« her heart thinks, her tongue speaks. Glee Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4 (Last Will and Testament); Librarian 2, 3, 4; Chester (Shatter 4 (Assistant Editor and Feature Writer). BONNIE WINEBRENNER ' Tk ' o shining brown eyes — a little curl— a pleasant smile— a pretty girl. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4; B. P. W. Contest 3; Librarian 2, 3; Chester Chatter 4 (Editor); Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2. LOUISE MYERS A newcomer fo our class who ' s married — not first — not last. Entered 3; Chester Chatter 4 (Circulation Manager); Y-Teen 4. PATRICIA SCHROLL MARJORIE SMITH MARTHA SMITH LOIS SWIHART Jlait WUl and 7ed «0 We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the junior class our scats in the assembly, our worn and ragged books and our ability to get away with things during our senior year. We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the sophomore class our sturdy figures and good looks because wc feel that they could use them. We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the freshmen class our polite and courteous ways in hopes they ' ll put them to use before they ' re seniors. We, the Seniors of 1948, will all of the juniors over to the facidty in hopes that they will get along as well as we did in our senior year. I, Gladys Airgood, will my curly black hair to JoAnn Leckrone. I, Liela Bechtold, will my ability to laugh with- out cackling to four or five sophomore girls. I, Don Brindel, will my ability to play the gui- tar to anyone who wishes to at least try it. I, Robert Burch, will my Future Farming abil- ity to that little squirt. Max Schilling. I, Jean Clark, will my yell leader position for the next two years to my sister, Mary Louise. I, Ethel Coble, will my sociology book to any junior boy or girl who desires to study about people. Very interesting sometimes, boys. I, Mary A. Colbert, will my musical ability to Norma Martin. I, G. T. Coon, will my ability to play the sousa- phone to Benjamin Wright. I, Dick Frantz, will my good grades to Dick Brown. I, Dolores Grist, will my quiet, ways and my height to Ted Spann. I, Pete Grossnickle, will my gray hair to Lois Hapner. I don ' t think she will ever have any of her own. I, June Hanley, will my butch haircut to Lee Dick Reiken. ill my black wavy hair L Richard Hapner, to George Poer. L Don Hyde, will my ability to get in on time every night during basketball season to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Bob Johnson, will my hatred for girls to some underclassman who doesn ' t like them either. I, Bob Little, will my tall, lanky and good look- ing figure to Gary Bonam. I, Jean Meek, will my seat in the assembly to anyone who can keep Gene Metzger company and take his mischievousness. I, John Morford, will my ability to get the car whenever I want it to Theron Rupley. L Robert Metzger, will my seat in the assembly to any junior girl who will keep Ronald Metzger company. I, Louise Orr, will my baritone horn case to Mary Lois Fleck so that she can learn to put her music away. L Wanda Penrod, will my responsible position as art editor on the Chester Chatter Staff to any junior who has at least five hours a week to spend on it. L Dick Piper, will my basketball playing ability to that up and coming star, Bing Bechtold. , Eugene Ritenour, will my government work- book to any junior who thinks it will help him next year. L Herman Schannep, will my ability to blush instantaneously for no apparent reason to Ronald Metzger who needs it desperately. I, Rex Schilling, will my tremendous height and weight to Chuckles Gibbs. I, Mary Lou Schncpp, will my seat in the as- sembly to anyone who will try to keep my brother, Stanley, company. L Pat SchroU, will my good looks, my seat in the assembly and my ability to be quiet to my sister, Anita. L Marjorie Smith, will my ability to date the college fellows to Barbara Barker. L Martha Smith, will my position as yell leader to one of the younger set, Mary Jane Merkle. L Lois Swihart, will my sweet disposition and my ability to control my temper to my brother, Charles. L Robert Walgamuth, will my ability to get A ' s in citizenship to Ben Wright. I, Rosie Williams, will my blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes to Lois Hapner. L Bonnie Winebrenner, will my seat in the as- sembly to anyone who can keep Dick Workman company. R,enUiuAce.Hce Aug. 29 — Enrolling again for the last time. Sep. 3 — Don, Hugo, Helen, and Wanda elected. Sep. 10 — Don, Pete, and Bob chosen to guide Ravelings of ' 48. Sep. 18 — Y-Tccn Initiation! Hideous! Sep. 23 — Seniors bowl! Can ' t keep ball out of gut- ter! Sep. 25 — Hi-Y Initiation! Worse and more of it. Oct. 17 — Wanda elected as D. A. R. Good Citizen. Oct. 22 — Gran-dad Steps Out and how! Oct. 23-24 — Heck! No teachers! No school! Oct. 30 — The Ghost walks. Everyone turned out for Hallowe ' en Carnival by Band Patrons. Nov. 1 — Lafontainc defeated to start basketball season. Nov. 12 — Band gives first Concert. Nov. 14 — Big Day! Central bites dust. Nov. 21 — Senior pictures arrive! Do I look like that? Nov. 21 — Gladys and Don take Pepsi-Cola test. Nov. 27-2 8 — Time out for turkey. Dec 3 — ( ' inter Wanderland! Soft lights and sweet music! Dec. 5 — Seniors select class colors, flower, and motto. Dec. 16 — Seniors receive name cards. Here, have my calling card. Dec. 19 — Student Council members receive pins. Dec. 22 — Hi-Y Y-Tcens caroling party. Dec. 23 — A never to be forgotten night! Seniors eat turkey at the expense of Mr. Rutledge. Dec. 24-January 5 — Christmas vacation. Any more diamonds! Jan. 1 — Grand New Years! Tourney at Manches- ter College won by Panthers. Jan. 8-9 — Exams! Nuf sed! Jan. 15, 16, 17 — Panthers win County Tourney. Jan. 29 — Seniors present stand-out performance to student body at convocation. Miss Rav- elings of 1948 unveiled. Feb. 4 — Panthers claw Monroeville Cubs into submission at Wabash High School Gym. Feb. 1 1 — Pa, Ma, and Me Banquet held at Method- ist Church. Feb. 18 — Band gives Concert. Feb. 21 — Band members win honors at Solo and Ensemble Contests. Feb. 25-28 — Panthers win second Sectional in his- tory of school. Mar. 7 — Chester crowned Regional Champs by de- feating Kokomo 48-46 and Marion 76-54 Mar. 14 — County Band Concert! Fine spirit! Mar. 27 — Hi-Y Best Girl Banquet. Mar. 31 — Hi-Y— Y-Teen Skate. Apr. 3 — District Band Contest. Apr. 7 — Junior Play The Inner Willy. Apr. 8 — All School Skate. Apr. 10 — State Band Contest. Apr. 18 — County Vocal Concert. Apr. 24 — Y-Teen Formal. Apr. 26 — Junior-Senior Reception. May 2 — Baccalaureate. May 7 — Last day of school. May 8 — Commencement! Finis! GlcUl Pnj0fUtec4 - M4444C cMcUU GUa ufui It ' s disgusting how stratoliners have a habit of propelling you down the landing chute at just the wrong moment, I remarked to my neighbor as we hit the chute for a landing in Tripoli. Why, what ' s wrong? asked the beautiful brunette who just happened to be my landing companion on this memorable day. Wrong! I lashed back. Weren ' t you listening to that ball game — the score tied — a man on third — two men down and three balls and two strikes on the batter and Morford just ready to pitch again. You would ' t understand. But you see that Morford was a high school classmate of mine a way back in ' 48, ten years ago. Is that so? That was almost ancient times, wasn ' t it? retorted my companion. Just imagine, she continued, I ' ll bet you would have taken half a day in those times to come from little old New York to Tripoli. Now it ' s just a snap of the finger. Yeh, but I wish I could have seen the end of that ball game. Maybe you can if it ' s not too late. I know a mystic here who can whip up a rhythm and show you anything you want to see in two shakes. Do you suppose I could see all my old schoolmates? I qucrried. Why not? Come on. replied my companion grasping my hand and leading me towards a most eerie section of the city. Sparkling, glistening musical notes appeared before us as we approached a strange, weird building. Mysterious music seemed to rise from a distance. We entered a dome-shaped room draped in oriental splendor. Before us sat the object of our visit — Madame Treble Clef — gazing into a large, glittering measure of music. I was not surprised that she appeared to know the reason for our visit. Extensive travel in the Orient had taught me not to question the intensity of the Oriental mind which when coupled with television might produce fantastic results. Slowly, the Oriental music changed to Love Letters and I saw Gladys Airgood performing a deli- cate operation on the throat of an eminent musician. It seems that she was trying to find The Lost Chord. Quickly the music changed to Open the Door, Richard and Liela Bechtold was standing at the back door of a farm house, her arms full of laundered clothes. She was pleading with someone in the house to open the door for her. The music quickly changed to a different tempo and Donald Brindel flashed before my eyes. He was playing When I Play My Spanish Guitar as beautiful dark-eyed girls lurched and swayed to his music. Just as suddenly the music changed to Old McDonald Had a Farm and Bob Burch appeared on the scene. He was in a farm yard surrounded by a group of eager faced boys who wore C ' s on their sweaters. It seems that he was explaining to them the advantages of growing three legged turkeys be- cause the American home typically had three people and there should be a drum stick for everybody. After all, he did play the drums. The strains I ' ll Get Him Someday now flooded the air and Jean Clark flashed before my eyes in pursuit of a handsome man. She ' ll get him. I unconsciously shouted remembering Jean ' s flashing eyes and boundless energy in her high school days. Singing with the Band now flooded the air and I saw Ethel Coble in a beautiful evening gown singing to the accompaniment of Hammy Sayls orchestra before a packed house in Radio City. The strains of Queen of the Radio now broke the air and Mary Alice Colbert was standing before an N. B. C. mike putting her heart and soul into the most popular number of the day. I remembered her high school ambitions and was glad for her. But, we could not tarry. To the melody of Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief, down the corridor of a large city hospital came a slender, firmmouthed doctor whom I immediately recognized by his red hair as George T. Coon. He turned into a room marked private, but I could not help peeping. What I saw convinced me that he had not changed. For there with a beautiful nurse on each knee, he was letting go with his fine bass voice. Next a medley of Home in Indiana, Leave the Dishes in the Sink and Home on the Range (What a mixture) fairly burst upon the scene and before my eyes stood Dorothy (Cripe) Purdy, Helen (Frantz) Fingerle, and Louise (Myers) Boone each engrossed in the housewifey task of waiting beside the kitchen door, a rolling pin in hand. It appeared to be almost daybreak. On the Banks of the Wabash — that refrain so dearly beloved by certain boys in days of yore now wafted the sign Frantz and Son, Builders Supplies, before my eyes. I peered through the window and there sat Dick complacently drawing his breath and salary while holding hands with the former Nancy Bender. An Angel in White was walking down a long corridor. As she turned the corner we noticed that it was Dolores Grist. She was fulfilling an old ambition as a registered nurse. The tempo changed. Train whistles sounded in the distance. Then I ' ve Been Working on the Rail- road came through on a sweet melodious voice, Icould not forget. It seems that Roger Grossnickle had been promoted to head water boy for the section gang and he was naturally jubilant. I ' m in the Army Now and the Marines Hymn vied with each other as I watched two sailors polishing brass and scrubbing decks. Each was so intent on his work that neither looked up but I heard one say, Gosh, Hugo, I wish we would get transferred to the Queen Mary so we wouldn ' t have to worry about running out of decks to scrub. That ' s right, June, replied the o.t.her. Next, the song of two states seem to compete with each other for recognition. Indiana, My Indi- ana, was competing with California, Here I Come. Two men (I say men advisedly) one short the other tall — appeared on an American highway. Each had automatic thumbs that worked by button pressure. I recognized the tall one as Don Hyde. It was not hard to guess the short one after Don re- marked, You know. Bob, there ought to be at least one more college in this country that we haven ' t been kicked out of. It seems that Don Hyde and Bob Johnson had really been around. What a Wonderful Wedding That Will Be drew my attention to a tall man and a beautiful girl before a flower banked altar. Yes, Bob Little had waited a long time but there he was with Betty beside him. Maybe he had waited until he had his livestock all registered. Could it be A Guy Named, Junior ? Was that the song? Yes, there he was and Jean Meek was standing there by him, too. The melodic strains of Margie invaded the atmosphere and there was Bob Metzger putting the last inside trim on the new Chester High School. But what did Margie have to do with it? An Apple for the Teacher assailed my ears and out walked Louise Orr with her hair tied in a tight knot at the back of her head and a school teacher look in her eyes. Yes, she was teaching physical edu- cation at good old Chester High. Leader of the Band could not be mistaken and neither could my old friend, Wanda Penrod, who was directing the band at Chester High School. Instead of a baton she was using a three-foot paddle which seemed to have a stimulating effect on the students. The strains became more sporty as By the Kenapocomoco forced itself into my ears. And there, as big as life, stood Dick Piper submitting his plans for a new fieldhouse at Chester which called for a seating capacity of 150,000 and was to be known as Piprr ' s Pieplate. Sing a Song of College Days brought Eugene Ritenour to the front. It seems that the interest that he had shown for college even while in high school was still with him. Norma, My Love a new hit tune and On Northwestern brought two old pals before me. Yes, there they were — Pat Schannep and Rex Schilling. The Smiling Senorita turned out to reveal Mary Lou Schnepp. It seems that Mary Lou specialized in tangos. The Secretary ' s Song revealed Pat Schroll smiling sweetly into the face of a young executive of Greater Servia Industries, Inc. It seems that Pat had taken her commercial work seriously. To the tunc of Wedding Bells and The Campus Queen the Smith twins, Martha and Margie paraded before me. It seems that they were still leading yells — one yelling for her husband and the other yelling at kids in her primary room at Chester. Now which was which? Sophisticated Lady revealed Lois Swihart just as trim and neat as ever acting as chief receptionist at the Transformer. Farmer in the Dell brought Bob Walgamuth before my eyes. He was working hard on the prob- lem of finding a method of dehydrating watermelons for shipping purposes and then blowing water into them again upon delivering to the customer. She Gave Her Heart to a Soldier Boy and An Apple Blossom Wedding brought Rozella Wil- liams and Bonnie Winebrenner into view but which song belonged to which only members of the Class of ' 48 could tell. There was a blinding light and Take Me Out to the Ball Game almost burst my eardrums. A ball park burst into view and there being carried to the showers by his team mates was Johnny Morford. It came to me like a flash. All that I had seen was almost instantaneous and I was now seeing the final enactment of what I had heard on the plane. Yes, he must have struck him out. Elated, I ran out of the building shouting Yea! Rah! Chester! With the impetus given me by this unusual stimulation I accomplished my mission in Tripoli in record time and in less than one week was able to report to the secret service that fleas on goats in Tripoli could bite one-two hundredth of a second quicker after alighting than similar fleas on stray dogs in Chester Township. uhIoaA. Row 1. Barbara Barker, Carl Bechtold, Marie Betten, Louella Blocher, Betty Brandenburg, Vir ginia Brandenburg, Wayne Clark, Darletta Cox. Row. 2. Lois Cunningham, Tom Dillman, Charles Fleck, Carolyn Garrison, Marilyn Garrison, Lois Gay, Charles Gibbs, Norma Graham. Row 3. Pauline Hippensteel, Jack Kissinger, Jim Klutz, Gene Metzger, Janet Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Don Mosher, John Penrod Row 4. George Poer, Bruce Pottenger, Lee Dick Reiken, Theron Rupley. Row 5. Marlene Schroll, Ann Snavely, Bob Snell, Coleen Warren. Insert Picture. Wayne Clark, Virginia Brandenburg, Tom Dillman, Barbara Barker. On August 31, 1945, thirty-five very green students enrolled in the freshman class at Chester. They started off by electing three efficient classmates as officers: Ronald Metzger, president; Gene Metzger, vice-president; Virginia Lea Brandenburg, secretary -treasurer. Miss Eshelman and Mr. Dilling were the sponsors. During the year Norma Graham moved in to give more volume to the class. Tragedy also struck that year, for Max Frieden passed away. His smile and good nature will never be forgotten. Two parties were held that year — a hay ride to Lagro and a skating party at Columbia City. After summer vacation all came back as sophomores, believe it or not. They held elec- tions again and Jack Kissinger was chosen to takethe presidential position; Tom Dillman, vice-presi- dent; Coleen Warren, secretary-treasurer. Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner were sponsors. This time the class had a scavenger hunt and another skating party. Now they are Juniors of ' 48 and everybody admits that they are a pretty good looking bunch by now. Their officers for this year are: Virginia Lea Brandenburg, president; Wayne Clark, vice- president; Tom Dillman, treasurer; Barbara Barker, secretary. The sponsors this year are Miss Gongwer and Mr. Metzger. The class of 50, consisting of fifty-two 30, 1946. They elected the following officers: vice-president; Beverly Stellcr, secretary; and P Yentes joined the class late that year. The tradi a Christmas gift exchange was held the Friday sors were Mrs. Baker and Mr. Dilling. On August 29, 1947, forty-seven happy-go- ter High School for another year. The following Patricia Hathaway, vice-president; Mary Louise C Two parties were enjoyed by the members skating party, March 12. The sponsors were Mr. members, entered Chester High School on August Danny Fulton, president; Patricia Hathaway, eggy Baker, treasurer. Gloria Vance and Robert tional hayride was enjoyed on September 27 and afternoon before Christmas vacation. The spon- ucky sophomores came back to Dear Old Ches- ofHccrs were elected: Robert Yentes, president; lark, secretary; and Peggy Baker, treasurer, of the class — a hayride, September 26 and a Scribner and Miss Stone for the sophomore year. Insert: Mary Louise Clark, Secretary; Bob Yentes, President; Peggy Baker, Treasurer; Patricia Hathaway, Vice-President. First Row: Sue Anger, Peggy Baker, Ralph Bolinger. Lois Bollinger. Second Row: Wade Bollinger, Marilee Boyer, Norma Brubaker, Phyllis Bru- baker, Max Bucher, Kenneth Bucher. Third Row: Mary Louise Clark, Robert Coble, Keith Cripe, Bill Doster, Danny Fulton, Patricia Hathaway, Bill Holloway, Lawrence Keaffaber, Priscilla Kester. Fourth Row: Joann Leckrone, Doris Lef forge, Tom McClure, Ted McNabney, Norma Martin, Marilyn Paul, Richard Paul. Fifth Row: Trula Penrod, Leon Ritenour, John Rohrer, Graceanna Royer, Max Schilling, Stanley Schnepp, Connie Spann, Beverley Steller, Charles Swihart. Sixth Row: Gloria Vance, Gilbert Walls, Gary Walters, Robert Walters, Rich- ard Workman, Robert Yentes, Juanita Young, Sylvia Young, Joann Zimpelman C ' : , - A njelkiften First Row: Dora Betten, Jane Boocher, Norman Chamberlain, Alice Clouser, Catlierine Cook, Max Cunningham, Carolyn Enyeart, Mary Fetters, Martha Fitch. Second Row: Mary Fleck, Esther Frey, Bonnie Frieden, Har- old Frieden, Ted Frieden, Doris Gibbs, Robert Graham, Glorea Grossnickle, Elizabeth Gump. Third Row: Marion Haggard, Jim Hammond, Dean Hapner, William Helvey, Fred Kling, Jim Larrison, Charles Little, Bob Littlefleld, Joan Poer. Fourth Row: Morris Poer, Lloyd Reiken, Dorsey Rhoades, Max Richards, Anita Schroll, James Schumaker. Fifth Row: Fannie Shepherd, Agnes Sleighter, Herbert Un- derwood, Lester Williams, Charlotte Wright, Henry Young. Insert: James Schumaker, president; Max Richards, vice president; Anita Schroll, treasurer; Mary Fleck, secretary. Forty freshmen ventured into high school last August 30, 1947. These young, but intelhgcnt students selected capable leaders to guide them through their first year in high school. They are: James Schumacher, president; Max Richards, vice-president; Mary L. Fleck, secretary; and Anita Schroll, treasurer. Later in the year Alvin Wiley joined the ranks. To brighten up the dreary school days, the freshmen liad two parties. The first was a hay- ride on September 22. On March 26 a skating party was held. Mrs. Von Ehr, Mrs. Allen and Mr. Dilling sponsored the class. Cic Se4Jie4iiU First Row: John Warren, Ted Spann, Jesse Yentes, Dick Brown, Lulubelle Penrod Second Row: Bill Keaffaber, Elliott Cham- berlain, Ruth Ann Partridge, Barbara Meyer, Sara Felter, Dorothy Airgood, Billy Brand- enburg, Larry Schenkel Third Row: Mr. Leckrone, Lee Ray Aughin- baugh, Henry Kline, Frances Underwood. Nancy Knapp, Genevia Parson, Norma Baker, Ben Wright, Gary Bonam, Mr. Cer- oid Faudree. Fourth Row: Doris Finton, Mary Bumgard- ner, Carol Littlefield, Carol Gump, Charlene Royer, Mary Ann Gugle, Patsy Hack, Nilah Cook Fifth Row: Russell Hapner, Ross Raber, Thomas Airgood, Derwood Coe, Rex Mar- tin, Melvin Speicher, John Swihart, Russell Coppes First Row: Gerry Barker, Max Tyner, Wen- dell Meyer, Kenneth Workman Second Row: Billy Finton, Ronald Zimpel- man, Larry Morford, Margaret Wirsing, Charlotte Smith, Norma Frey, Barbara Schroll, Albert Sims, James Clark, Paul Graham, Marcus Frieden Third Row: Mr, Weimer, Carol Walls, De- loris Greer, Lois Hapner, Easter Wallen, Edith Wallen, Janet Watson, Doris Bucher, Alice Brubaker, Gail Ritenour, Mr. Paul Faudree Fourth Row: Ernest Cripe, Robert Schu- maker, George Zinsmeister, Tad Derf, Larry Frye, Tom Coon Fifth Row: Everett Coble, Alfred Haggard, LeRoy Young, Franklin Clark, Larry Baker, Donald Snyder i tU and SlxiU Front row — Teddy Morford, Todd Hathaway, Norma Coning, Marilyn Metzger, Helen Penrod, Robert Nail- Icr, Bobby Barker, Billie Whitaker. Second row — Phyllis Burkhart, Bar- bara Elkins, ohn Clark, Chuck Car- ter, Dick Zimpleman, Keith Cook, Anita Bollinger, Sandra Clark, Mar- .iorie Sims. Third row — Barbara Miller, Philip Snavely, Richard Purdy, Violet Kline, Julia Pottenger, Beverly Schroll, Patricia Wallace, Clarence Houser, Galen Chamberlain, Maur- ice Freiden. Fourth row — Shirley Brubaker, Marilee Baker, Jerry Lee Purdy, Mrs. Thrush, Robert Messer, Mike Leckrone, Jimmy Baker, Dean Cox, Donald Vance, Max Frye. Front row — Delmar Shepherd, Car- olyn Metzger, Tommy Baker, Bobby Hapner, Mary Jane Merkle, Janene Meyer, Merrill Chamberlain, Kendal Walter, Ray Hendrix. Second row — Earl Whitaker, Jerry Carter, Beverly Buckingham, Karen Bolinger, Sue Richards, Joyce Gross- nickle, Sharon Neher. Joe Walls. Third row — Dorothy Lefforge, Car- rol Grossnickle, Jack Baker, Nor- man Baker, Dewayne Beery, Jerry Clark, Julia Purdy, Mary Ellen Snavely, Pat Leckrone, Jerry Bads- key, Mrs. Kreamer. Fourth row — Norman Baker, Martha Kline, Sharon Hapner, Junior Wer- sing, Tommy Paul, Rolland Shep- herd, R. J. Renicker, Fannie Esther Swihart, Max Cox. iAAi and Seoond Front row — Martha Ann Merkle, Kay Walter, Roger Miller, Becky Sue Ayres, Max Taylor, Richard Miller, Lowell Emerick, Bobby Gid- ley, Janice Allen, Marcea Branden- burg, Rachel Cook. Second row — Gene Hapner, Sandra Shock, Ronald Brandenburg, Janet Morford, Evalina Owens, Pearl Kline. Todd Richards, Jane Hippen- steel, Jean Hippensteel, Charles Harper, Janet Badskey, Devon Zimpleman, Sharon Myers. Third row — Nancy Haupert, Alice May Whitaker, Sherrill Wallace, Rosemary Miller, Jerry Luckenbill, Titus Chamberlain, Jimmy Speicher, Karen Bowen, Laurale Branden- burg, Janet Buckingham, Marvin Metzger. Fourth row — Floyd Sims, Valace Owens, Blanton Howard, Miss Dill- man, Glenn Brubaker, Carl dem- ons, Rosalie Wirsing, Nancy Frantz, Linda Clark, Donald Ray Lefforge, Kay Richards, Malinda Edwards. £iU Utf MUU 1st Row: Joe Carson, Carl Taylor. Na- than Shepherd, Laymen Howard, Clyde Shepherd, Danny Hammond, Gary Keaffaber, Quentin Tackitt, Abraham Shepherd, Tommy Helvey, Dewayne Brubaker, Jerry Judy, Larry Tackitt, Lloyd Shepherd. 2nd Row: Norma Jean Helvey, Ruth Ann Shepherd, Sue Jean Howard, Ann Keaffaber, Ethel Shepherd, Peggy Howard, Sue Gra- ham, Ruth Wallen, Louise Shepherd, Geraldine Bradley, Jo Anne Landis. 3rd Row: Mrs. Bormuth, Anna May Helvey, Lena Mae Shepherd, Helen Brubaker, Juanita Shepherd, Dickie Carson, Charles Spencer, Happy Tack- itt, Mertil Rowe, Patsy Walgamuth. Jerry Coblentz, Mrs. Ulrey. 4th Row: Mr. Martin, Tim Derf, Rose Lee Shep- herd, Sue Leonhardt, John Shepherd. Gene Heeter, Diane Landis, Frank Rowe, Dewight Ritenour, Dewayne Ritenour, Betty Williams. Row 1: Patty Shanahan, Robert Hip- pensteel, Shirley Scribner, Larry Yen- tes, Janice Marshall, Roy Davis, Esther Brovant, Terry Kabat. Row 2: Billy Hippensteel, Judith Jordan, David Bru- baker, Evelyn Betten, Eugene Davis, Dorcus Davis, James Clevenger, Mar- gie Klutz, Roger Tate, Roberta Akers, Mike Walters. Row 3: Lowell Hoover. Leland Beery, Virlinda Clevenger, Stanley Hoover, Sandra Marshall, Richard Miller. Row 4: James Meyer, Leo Frieden, Barbara Parson, Shirley Krichbaum, Larry Jordon, Kay Bonom, Rosalee Klutz. Row 5: Carol Marshall, Edythe Meyer, Clarence Betten, De- wayne Klutz, Charles Miller, Rose Ann Bucher, Patty Grindle, Gerold Meyer, Imogene Gaebler. Row 6: Phyllis Par- son, Janet Workman, Bob Keaffaber, Grover Davis, Mae Moor, Barbara Meyer, Jane Workman, Dick Shana- han. Row 7: May Swihart, Ruth Flohr, Howard Royer. Mei4A SaM etfi Bottom Row: Jack Sleighter, Charles Zinsmeister, Leo Judy, Gary Jackson, Jerry Raber, Clifford Clouser, Jame.s Finton, James Little, Ralph Penrod, Jay Schilling, Donald Brown. 2nd Row: Betty Raber, Donna Lee Sleighter, Larry Lee Burnett, Max Colclesser, Vanita Sink, Frieda Allman, Larry Williams, Sondra Sue Raber, Janet Hubley, Kenneth Pratt, Beatrice Little, Gloria Ann Houser, Harold Finton, Janice Pratt, Jimmy Allman. 3rd Row: Carol Ann Morford, Shirley Littlefleld, Jimmy Renz, James Crist, Gloria Jean Hack, Nelson Zinsmeister, Vernon Schroll, Mary Lou Grube, Thomas Schumaker, Rosalie Holloway, Jane Ann Schenkel, Mary Lou Tyner, Mar- ilyn Pratt. 4th Row: Larry Raber, Don Judy, David Hubley, Harold Hamman. Margaret Snyder, Catherine Gemmer, Beulah Young, Connie Owens, Phyllis Bechtold, Norma Colclesser, Dora Young, Loretta Hubley, Roberta Vought. A C T I V I T I E S Left to right — Wendell Meyer, Virginia Brandenburg, Bob Yentes, Donald Brindel, Jesse Yentes, Mr. Smith, James Schumaker. Stddoe Qo4 4 xUi The Student Council members are the presidents of the classes. They meet bi-monthly to discuss and aid in solving school problems. This year, for the first time, our group affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils. The group brought two special pro- grams to our school and also sponsored an all-school skate. Keeping the new bulletin board up to date was one of their projects this year and also the class convocation programs. The Student Council rend- ered a great service to the school during the tourneys by taking charge of an information desk at the main entrance. Because Virginia Branden- burg ' s band and music schedule prevented her from attending many meetings, Wayne Clark, vice-president of the junior class, served much of the time in her place, and did a fine job. Another very valu- able work performed by the Council was the drawing of the names for the tourney tickets. A C T I V I T I E S Seated first row; Mr. Dilling, Don Mosher, Jack Kissinger, Roger Grossnickle, Ted Coon, Dick Frantz, Don Hyde, Robert Little. Second row: JVEr. Metzger, Mr. Paul Faudree. Seated: Mr. Weimer, Mr. Ceroid Faudree, Donald Brindel, Richard Piper, June Hanley, Robert Johnson, John Morford. Third row: Robert Yentes, Max Schilling, Ralph Bolinger, Keith Cripe, Tom McClure, Gilbert Walls, Kenneth Bucher, Leon Ritenour, Lawrence Keaffaber, Danny Joe Fulton, Rex Schilling, Mr. Smith. Fourth row: Richard Paul, Lee Dick Reiken, Bill Holloway, Robert Walters, Stanley Schnepp, Gary Walters, Wade Bol- linger, Max Bucher, Jim Klutz, Pat Schannep. Fifth row: Bruce Pottenger, Charles Fleck, Bill Doster, Gene Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Robert Snell, Wayne Clark, Robert Metzger, John Rohrer, Robert Walgamuth. Sixth row: George Poer, Tom Dillman, Robert Burch, John Penrod, Carl Bechtold, Charles Gibbs, Richard Workman. jii-y The Hi-Y is the high school branch of the Y. M. C. A. Its membership is open to all boys in grades 10, 11, and 12 at Chester. The purpose of Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the schooland community high standards of Christian character. As a part of this work, the club sent $50 through CARE to be used to aid in the rehabilitation of young people of the war torn countries. Swims, skates, sings and best girl banquets are some of the outside activities sponsored by the Hi-Y. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month during convocation periods. - tee The Y-Tccn Club is an organization of girls in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. It is the junior division of the Young Women ' s Christian Association and was formerly known as the Girl Reserve. Its purpose is to promote higher christian standards of conduct among high school girls. The Y-Teens meet during the convocation period on the second Wednesday of each month. At these meeetings the girls sometimes have outside speakers and entertainers and some- times furnish their own programs. Funds are raised by selling eskimo pies in conjunction w ith the Hi-Y Club at the noon hour. Fifty dollars was sent through CARE to aid in the rehab- ilitation of the youth of Europe. The girls entertained their parents at a Pa-Ma-and-Me Ban- quet at the Methodist Church on February 11, at which time Mrs. Carson Priser gave an in- teresting book review. The Y-Teens joined with the Hi-Y in a caroling party for shut-ins just before Christmas. Seated: Juanita Young, Marilyn Paul, Gloria Vance, Norma Brubaker, Marilee Boyer, Pat Hathaway, Doris Lefforge, Peggy Baker. Standing first row: Miss Gongwer, Bonnie Winebrenner, Mar- jorie Smith, Jean Clark, Pat Schroll, Marlene Schroll, Martha Smith, Betty Brandenburg, Ann Snavely, Lois Cunningham, Virginia Brandenburg, Pauline Hippensteel. Second row: Louise Myers, Jo Anne Leckrone, Dorothy Gripe, Darletta Cox, Coleen Warren, Mary Louise Clark, Connie Spann, Mary Lou Schnepp, Miss Eshelman. Third row: Mary Alice Colbert, Louella Blocher, Lois Swi- hart, Carolyn Garrison, Janet Metzger, Barbara Barker. Fourth row: Liela Bechtold, Sue Anger, Phyllis Brubaker, Priscilla Kester, Trula Penrod, Norma Graham, Lois Gay. Fifth row: Miss Stone Sylvia Young, Graceanna Royer, Joan Zimpleman, Beverly Steller, Dolores Grist, Wanda Penrod. (laifelUiXf Roger Grossnickle, associate editor; Mr. Smith, adviser; Don Hyde, editor; Mrs. Allen, adviser; Bob Little, business manager. THE DIRECTORS On September 10, 1947, the Class of ' 48 voted to publish this edition of RaveHngs. Following the usual plan, Don Hyde was elected editor, Roger Grossnickle was elected associate editor, and Bob Little was elected business manager. To these di- rectors was given the job of appointing the staff and other workers in the production of Ravelings. Don and Roger were made responsible for the production end of the job while Bob directed the advertising and circulation. THE STAFF To each member of the class was given some committee job in the production of Ravelings. The staff is composed of the chairmen of the committees along with the directors. Each staff member was re- sponsible for seeing that his committee functioned properly. Seated (Left to right) Roger Grossnickle, Donald Hyde, Robert Little, Lois Swihart, Gladys Airgood, Wanda Penrod, Marjorie Smith, Martha Smith, Jean Clark, and Helen Frantz. Standing (Left to right), Mrs. Allen, Richard Frantz, Robert Burch, Donald Brindel, Mr. Smith. QUe ie i QUatte Chester Chatter is the bi-weekly newspaper pubUshed by the Advanced Typing Class of Chester High School in cooperation with reporters elected by the classes and clubs. Miss Gongwer directs the journalistic part while Mr. Dilling has charge of the production. Seated First Row: Jean Clark, Patricia Schroll, Bonnie Winebrenner, Rozella Williams, Miss Gongwer. Second Seated Row: Robert Johnson, June Han- ley, Don Grindel, Richard Hapner, Richard Piper. Standing — Third Row: Louise Meyers, Lois Swi- hart, Rex Schilling, Gerry Barker, Lulubell Pen- rod, Mary Alice Colbert, Jean Meek, Doris Lef- forge, Jo Anne Leckrone, Marjorie Smith, Don Mosher, Wanda Penrod, Virginia Brandenburg, Liela Bechtold, Martha Smith. Standing — Fourth row: Jane Boocher, Grist, Mr. Dilling, Eugene Ritenour. Dolores Bonnie Winebrenner, editor; Pat Schroll, associate editor; Mr. Dilling, production adviser; Wanda Penrod, art editor; IVIiss Gongwer, journalism ad- viser; Rozella Williams, associate editor. A Grandad Steps Out is a farce comedy in three acts. Mrs. Morton, Grandad ' s daughter treats Grandad Hke a child. He is only slightly ill but in Mrs. Morton ' s eyes he is a very sick man. She feeds him soup every meal for his ulcers and Grandad, being tired of this, says so. The plot thickens when Grandad gets a tele- gram from an old friend. Big Jim Mahoney from Arizony, saying he is coming to get him and to take him out to supper. Of course, Grandad knows his daughter, Mrs. Morton, won ' t let him go. When he decides to sneak out he discovers he has no clothes. Mrs. Morton had sent them all to the cleaners. Senior Plcuf, QnjG4ullGA Steffi 044 t rr Meanwhile Mrs. Morton ' s niece and nephew, Betty and Kip Shaddock, have arrived. Kip quick- ly becomes acquainted with the triplets, Judy, Ludy, and Trudy Norwood, who have just moved in next door. His sister, Betty, loses no time in be- coming acquainted with their brother. Jack. Grandad wears the pants of Kip ' s suit which is about three sizes too small and steps out with Big Jim Mahoney. The climax comes when Mrs. Morton dis- covers Grandad has disappeared. Tillie, whom Grandad had posted under a blanket in his place, had gone. Betty discovers there is no one there and the chase begins. The officer is called in and starts the mad search. Upper Picture — Standing: Miss Eshelman, Roger Grossnickle, Dorothy Cripe, Bonnie Winebrenner, Jean Clark, Marjorie Smith, Wanda Penrod, John Morford, Mr. Smith. Seated: Robert Johnson, Liela Bechtold, Ted Coon, Robert Little, Martha Smith, Helen Frantz. Lower Picture — (left to right) Martha Smith, Robert Little, Dorothy Cripe, Wanda Penrod, Roger Grossnickle, Robert Johnson, Jean Clark, Bonnie Winebrenner, Marjorie Smith, Liela Bechtold, Helen Frantz, Ted Coon, John Morford. Upper Picture — Front Row: Jack Kissinger. 2nd Row: Louella Blocher, Janet Metzger, Tom Dillman, Virginia Brandenburg, Marlene Schroll. 3rd Row: Miss Gongwer, Coleen War- ren, Darletta Cox, Carl Bechtold, Don Mosiier, Marie Betten, Barbara Barlcer. Lower Left Picture — Marlene Schroll, Vir- ginia Brandenburg, Jack Kissinger, Tom Dill- man, Janet Metzger. Lower Right Picture — Coleen Warren, Darletta Cox, Jack Kissinger, Tom Dillman, Barbara Barker, Carl Bechtold. Ue y tne WilLf The Inner Willy is a comedy in three acts. Willoughby has been too long under the over-solicitous influence of his three maiden aunts. He dutifully swallows barrels of cod-liver oil, eats bushels of turnips, says, Fiddlesticks, instead of, Gee, and practices his piano. To save Willy from being completely dominated a young man enters the picture. He is Willy ' s inner self visible only to Willy. He wears long underwear and a felt hat, munches raw cucumbers, perches rr on top of the piano and follows Will) everywhere. Willy rebels at first, calling Inner Willy a super- charged atom in BVD ' s, but eventually unbends. He asserts himself, notices girls for the first time and not only secures a date with Carol, his secret sorrow, but two other dates at the same time. Not until Willoughby satisfactorily disposes of the girl complications, states his own career choice and arranges the dance details does the pest, Inner Willy, vanish behind the sofa, leaving his suit of underwear on the floor. Se nijo HomA First Row: Wanda Penrod, Patricia Scliroll, Liela Bechtold, Lulabelle Penrod, Marilyn Garrison, Doris Lefforge, Barbara Barker. Second Row: Carolyn Garrison, Darletta Cox, Vir- ginia Brandenburg, Marjorie Smith, Coleen War- ren, Dean Cox, Michael Leckrone, Gladys Ai good, Mary Alice Colbert, Janet Watson, Beverly Steller, Priscilla Kester, Lois Cunningham, Tom Dillman. Third Row: Patsy Hack, Carol Gump, John Rohrer, Robert Burch, Richard Paul, Joann Zim- pelman, Elizabeth Gump, Trula Penrod, Ben Wright, George T. Coon, Carol Littlefield, Nancy Knapp, Lawrence Keaffaber, Wendell Meyer, Max Cunningham, Mary Lois Fleck, Louise Orr, Dorothy Airgood, Ann Snavely, Tommy Airgood. Fourth Row: Janet Metzger, Mary Louise Clark, Mr. Leckrone. i4 uxi lia fuH First Row: Charlotte Smith, John Warren, Agnes Sleighter, Richard Paul, Doris Gibbs, Russell Hap- ner, Edith Wallen, Elliott Chamberlain. Second Row: Charlene Royer, Joann Poer, Esther Wallen, Mr. Leckrone, Kenneth Workman, Billy Keaffaber, Charles Little, Marion Haggard. The Junior band is made up of boys and girls who desire to learn to play some kind of musical instrument. These boys and girls practice with Mr. Leckrone, their instructor, each Thursday morn- ing the first period. MuiMi QanteiJ l edultd. On Saturday, April 3, the Northern Indiana High School Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association District Contest was held at Hartford City. Chester entered the Band and Glee Club Divisions and both organizations received Division I or su- perior ratings which entitled them to en ter the State Contest at North Manchester on April 10. At this contest the Band received Division II or excellent rating while the Glee Club received Division III or good rating. Virginia Brandenburg, Janet Metz- ger, and Mary Louise Clark entered the State Twirling Contests as a team and re- ceived the Division III or good rating as did Virginia Brandenburg as an individual. Chester is proud of its musical organ- izations and directors and is grateful for the honors that they have brought to the school. Si4UH Hand The Swing Band was organized by Mr. Leckrone two years ago to give interested students an op- portunity to play popular music. The group serves the school and community by playing at many pub- lic meetings and programs. They rehearse every Mon- day night in the band room. Priscilla Kester, Mr. Leckrone, Tom Dillman, Richard Paul, Beverly Steller, Ted Coon, Coleen Warren, Doris Lefforge. MajoAeMel Janet Metzger, Mary Louise Clark, Virginia Brandenburg. The Majorettes have become a tradition at Chester. This high stepping trio leads the marching band as Mr. Leckrone sends them through their formations at the ball games. All the girls are under- classmen. qviU qUe euL Mlx d Gkon4U First Row: Mi-s. Von Ehr, Virginia Branden- burg, Marlene Schroll, Betty Brandenburg, Bonnie Winebrenner, Gloria Vance, Phyllis Brubaker, Marilyn Paul, Pat Hathaway, Marilee Boyer, JoAnne Leckrone, Doris Lefforge, Peggy Baker. Second Row: Liela Bechtold, Coleen War- ren, Louise Orr, Norma Brubaker, Barbara Barker, Connie Spann, Sue Anger, Juanita Young, Mary Lou Schnepp, Martha Smith, Mary Louise Clark. Third Row: Darletta Cox, Patricia Schroll, Dorothy Cripe, Marie Betten, Jean Clark, Dolores Grist, Graceanna Royer, Lois Cun- ningham, Mary Alice Colbert, Janet Metz- ger. Fourth Row: Ann Snavely, Trula Penrod, Wanda Penrod, Marjorie Smith, Beverly Steller, Joan Zimpelman, Sylvia Young, Priscilla Kester. The Girls ' Glee Club is composed of girls in their sophomore, junior and senior years and is under the direction of Mrs. Von Ehr. Two rehearsals are held each week. First Row: Mrs. Von Ehr, Liela Bechtold, Virginia Brandenburg, Darletta Cox, Bonnie Winebrenner, Barbara Barker, Jean Clark, Lois Cunningham, Marilee Boyer, Pat Hath- away. Second Row: Louise Orr, Pat Schroll, Dor- othy Cripe, Wanda Penrod, Dolores Grist, Marjorie Smith, Mary Lou Schnepp, Martha Smith, Mary Alice Colbert. Third Row: Lawrence Keaffaber, Don Moshe,r, John Rohrer, Max Bucher, Keith Cripe, Robert Johnson, Gary Walters. Fourth Row: John Penrod, John Morford, Charles Gibbs, Richard Piper, Bill Doster, Ted Coon, Robert Little. The Mixed Chorus is made up of high school boys and girls who desire to sing. Mrs. Von Ehr is the director. Rehearsals are held each Thursday the first period. The group sang with the All-County Choir on Sunday, April 18, 1948. I Jlll)A iAia4l4 Seated — (left to right): Pauline Hippensteel, Rozella Williams, Martha Smith, Marjorie Smith, Dolores Grist, Marlene Schroll. Standing — (left to right): Lois Gay, Louella Blocher, Mary Fetters, Mary Alice Colbert, Miss Gongwer, Virginia Branden- burg. The librarians, under the direction of Miss Gongwer, serve our school by checking books, magazines, and newspapers out and in, keeping the books arranged neatly on the shelves, giving assistance to students seeking library information, and seeing that chairs and tables are kept in orderly ar- rangement. Their work is very valuable and they are doing a good job. The Vegetable Judging Team is a new organization at Chester. It was organized soon after school started last fall. It par- ticipated in its first contest at Purdue Uni- versity on November 1, 1947. The team tied for eighteenth place. There were 107 teams competing in this contest. The team scored 1,138 points out of a possible 1,500 points. Left to right: — Bill Holloway, Charles Fleck, John Penrod, Robert Burch, Mr. Scribner. I atfl 4-Ji QViU -Ji First Row: Jim Klutz, Melvin Speicher, Gary Walters, Richard Paul. Second Row: Teddy Morford, Max Frye, Maurice Frieden, Paul Graham, Billy Finton, Ben Wright, Larry Schenkel, Ted Spann, Larry Frye, Albert Simms, Marcus Frieden. Third Row: Mr. Scribner, John Morford, Elliott Chamberlain, Wendell Meyer, Max Schilling, Tommy Airgood, Lawrence Keaffaber, Russell Coppes, Max Cunningham, Norman Chamberlain. Fourth Row: Larry Morford, Ronald Metzger, Robert Snell, Harold Frieden, John Rohrer, Rob- ert Littlefield, Robert Graham, Rex Schilling, Robert Little. Fifth Row: Cha rles Fleck, John Penrod, Robert Burch, Jack Kissinger, Carl Bechtold, Charles Gibbs, Richard Workman, Ralph Bolinger, Keith Cripe. About sixty boys are enrolled in three Boy ' s 4-H Clubs of Chester Township. These boys are en- rolled in the Sow and Litter, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Pig, Corn, Soy Bean, Rabbits, Garden and Poultry projects. The three clubs are the New Salem, Hustling Hayseeds, Sr. and Hustling Hayseeds, Jr. First Row: Helen Penrod, Julia Pottenger, Bev- erly Schroll, Bai ' bara Meyers, Genevia Parsons, Sandra Clark, Phyllis Burkhart, Barbara Miller, Marjorie Simms. Second Row: Miss Stone, Gail Ritenour, Doris Bucher, Ann Snavely, Lois Cunningham, Patsy Hack, Darletta Cox, Virginia Brandenburg, Sarah Jane Felter, Gladys Airgood, Janet Watson, Lulubelle Penrod. Third Row: Gerry Barker, Norma Frey, Barbara Schroll, Dorothy Airgood, Coleen Warren, Pat- ricia Schroll, Liela Bechtold, Marlene Schroll, Janet Metzger, Barbara Barker. Fourth Row: Carol Walls, Carol Littlefield, Carol Gump, Anita Schroll, Elizabeth Gump, JoAnne Leckrone, Connie Spann, Norma Graham, Mary Ann Gugle. Fifth Row: Louise Orr, Gloria Grossnickle, Esther Frey, Doris Gibbs, Sylvia Young, Beverly Steller, Dolores Grist, Marilee Boyer. There are five girls 4-H clubs in Chester Town- ship. These five clubs consist of seventy-six girls who are interested in learning to sew, bake, cook, can and to improve home furnishings. The sponsor and adult leader of these girls is Miss Stone. Working under Miss Stone ' s supervision are junior leaders. These junior leaders are: Marlene Schroll, Virginia Orr, Lois Cunningham, Norma Graham, Patricia Schroll and Barbara Barker. Left to right: Mr. Scribner, Richard Workman, John Rohrer, Gary Walters, Rex Schilling. The Dairy Judging Team placed second in the county judging contest. They placed ninth at the district judging contest at South Whitley with twenty-one teams competing. They placed twen- ty-first at the Purdue Round-Up with fifty seven teams competing. At the state fair they placed fourteenth with twenty-nine teams competing. They will participate in the county judging con- test on April 23, 1948. Left to right: Mr. Scribner, Ralph Bollinger, Ron- ald Metzger, Robert Burch, Jack Kissinger, Robert Little. The livestock judging team placed second in the county livestock judging contest last spring. La- ter they placed first in the district judging con- test at South Whitley with nineteen teams com- peting. At the Purdue Round-Up, they placed sec- ond with twenty-nine teams participating. They will compete in the county contest again on April 24, 1948. Qu ioctiati , MR. VANCE, MRS. VANCE Although Mr. and Mrs. Vance have served only one year at Chester, they have become a vital part of the school organization. The building has been kept clean and the million and one little de- tails that only custodians know about have been cared for in a fine manner. Their services are ap- preciated by both students and faculty. Bu jbniiienl Most of Chester ' s students are transported to school in buses. All the drivers are residents of the community and are deeply interested in af- fairs at Chester. Their record of no serious ac- cidents is viewed with pride by the school and community. Lowell Miller, Clifford Faurote, Harold Cripe, Lloyd Heeter, Paul Shanahan, Kenneth Miller, Harry Frey, Dorsey Metzger, Durwood Hathaway. m .sfl9B ' 1:1 j i f p 4 i ij | |W tJK h M 1 m First row: Max Schilling, Richard Paul, James Schumaker, Gary Walters, Stanley Schnepp, Bob Littlefield, Max Cunningham, Norman Chamberlain. Second row: Mr. Scribner, Bill Holloway, Robert Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Robert Snell, Harold Frieden, John Rohrer, Robert Graham, Rex Schilling, Robert Little, John Morford. Third row: Charles Fleck, John Penrod, Robert Burch, Jack Kissinger, Charles Gibbs, Richard Workman, Ralph Bolinger, Keith Cripe. utt ie GA fn eAA, o j4ft e Uca The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of high school boys studying vocational agriculture. The local chapter was organized in 1945 under the direction of Mr. Scribner, vocational ag- riculture teacher. The purpose of the organization is to develop on the part of the boys a challenge for better leadership, clearer thinking, cooperation, and the desire to be a better farmer. The boys meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month during the convocation period. Monthly evening meetings are also held during the school year and during the summer. At these meetings discussions of better farming practices are held or sometimes an outside speaker is brought into discuss a topic of interest to farm boys. Officers for 1947-48 are: President Bob Little Vice-President Ronald Metzger Secretary Robert Metzger Treasurer Jack Kissinger Reporter Rex Schilling Sentinel John Morford The Chester Chapter was honored by having the following members elected to the following district offices: District Director Richard Little District Secretary Robert Burch District Treasurer Robert Little District Adviser Cecil Scribner s p o R T S liaAJzetLcJi The Panthers had a whale of a season in ' 47 and ' 48. With 17 straig ht wins the team was not halted until stopped by Portland in the Semi-Finals at Muncie. The Panthers took four tourneys in stride: Four Way, County, Sectional and Regional. For the second time in the history of the school the sectional was won and the Regional was won for the first time. The Regional settled a lot of disputes over how the Panthers would look against Big Ten competition. The Panthers boasted an all over six foot team. The front line consisted of Little, Piper, and Hyde. All were veterans. The three boys were three scoring threats and they worked together beautifully. The back line consisted of Morford, a sub from last year, and Frantz, a veteran of part of last year ' s season. Morford came through in the tourneys with some points at just the right time. He also was the starter of many plays. Frantz was a tower of strength at the defense bankboard. s p o R T S liainetlulU DOE Coach Ceroid Faudree was a very pleased man at the end of the season this year. He has been at Chester for five years and chalked up a remarkable record. The boys work under his calm leadership very willingly. He does more to promote clean sports at Chester than any other man. PETE Coach Paul Faudree came through with an un- beaten season in baseball this year and all are hoping for the same in track. He has been here three years and usually comes up with something good. He wins his boys over by being just another one of the gang. 7 e Va iUttf. Front Row; Theron Rupley, June Hanley, Bob .Johnson, Dick Piper, Toin McClure. Back Row: Richard Hapner, Student Manager; Don Mosher, Bob Little, Dick Frantz, Don Hyde, John Morford, Roger Grossnickle, Student Manager; Ceroid Faudree, Coach. a 4.ltu 1ST COLUMN DON HYDE Senior — Center JOHN MORFORD Senior — Guard BOB JOHNSON Senior — Forward JUNE HANLEY Senior — Center 2ND COLUMN DICK FRANTZ Senior — Guard TOM McCLURE Sophomore — Forward 3RD COLUMN DICK PIPER Senior — Forward BOB LITTLE Senior — Forward THERON RUPLEY Junior — Guard DON MOSHER Junior — Guard , ' ' ir i V • Second 7eatn Front Row: Harold Frieden, Jim Hammond, Ronald Metzger, Bruce Pottenger, Ralph Bollinger, Lee Dick Reiken, Danny Fulton, John Rohrer. Back Row: Roger Gross- nickle, Student Manager; Charles Gibbs, Carl Bech- told, Wayne Clark, Jack Kissinger, Richard Work- man, Kenneth Bucher, Richard Hapner, Student Manager. n dJufui t 7i ecufi Front Row. William Hel- vey, Max Richards, Morris Poer, James Schumaker, j orman Chamberlain, Les- ter Williams. Back Row: Lloyd Reiken, i Dean Hapner, Harold Fried- en, Charles Little, Herbert Underwood, Fred Kling, Robert Graham, Paul Faudree, Coach. Front Row: Billy Keaffab- er, Robert Schumaker, Ross Raber, Paul Faudree, Coach; Rex Martin, Jimmy Morrisey, Ted Spann. Back Row: Ben Wright, Durwood Coe, Dick Brown, John Swihart, Wendell Meyer, Kenneth Workman, Ronnie Zimpelman. Roger Grossnickle Richard Hapner Jean Clark, Martha Smith Marjorie Smith, Mary Louise Clark Pete and eJiutfO- whenever Mr. Faudrec wanted extra practice players, referees, doctors, floor sweepers, ball pol- ishers, stevedores, assistant coaches, bouncers, or what have you, he always called on Pete and Hugo. These good-natured seniors were always on the job when needed. yellleade ' a Jean, Martha, Marjorie, and Mary Louise, our pep dispensers, under the able leadership of Mr. Metzger, were always ready with a yell or a stunt for every occasion. Jean, Martha, and Marjorie are seniors but Mary Louise will be back for two more years. SEASON RECORD Chester 55, Lafontaine 35 Chester 65, Linlawn 42 Chester 40, Central 25 Chester 53, Clear Creek 32 Chester 56, Laketon 42 Chester 61, Sidney 3 1 Chester 63, Lagro 49 Chester 64, Bippus 34 Chester 63 Silver Lake 36 Chester 41, Akron 40 Chester 52, Central 25 Chester 38, Urbana 3 5 Chester 44, Monroeville 42 Chester 54, Pierceton 24 Chester 35, Roann 34 Chester 52, South Whitley 41 NEW YEAR ' S DAY Chester 37, Roann 24 Chester 60, Central 25 COUNTY TOURNEY Chester di, Lincoln villa 31 Chester 62, Chippewa 33 Chester 53, Laketon 29 SECTIONAL TOURNEY Chester 50, Chippewa 3? Chester 58, Urbana 40 Chester 52, South Whitley 34 Chester 51, Wabash 39 REGIONAL TOURNEY Chester 48, Kokomo 46 Chester 76, Marion 54 SEMI-FINALS Portland 65, Chester 54 So JmU The Softball team of this year had a very successful season — winning all the games of the season and bringing home the County Softball trophy. The success of the season is attributed, mainly, to the very good pitching of Johnny Morfcrd and the slamming hits of Don Hyde, Dick Piper, and Bob Little; however, the team would have been lost without the other members. The team went through the tourney with flying colors showing the rest of the schools in the county who had the best team. No team in the county could equal it in fielding, hitting or pitching. Several members hit well over the .300 mark. The team was composed mostly of seniors, but under-classmen made up a few of the spokes. We are very proud of the county championship. Cur basketball and Softball teams, together, have the enviable record of 3 8 wins in a row. This is a goal for future Panthers to strive for. Front Row: Bob Snell, Ralph Bollinger, Tom McClure, George Poer, Bob Metzger, Don Mosher, Bob Johnson, Don Hyde, Bob Little, Bruce Pottenger, Lee Dick Reiken, Danny Fulton. Back Row: Max Richards, Don Brindel, Jim Hammond, June Hanley, Ronald Metzger, Kissinger, John Morford, Dick Piper, Charles Gibbs, Carl Bechtold, Paul Faudree. Jack SEASON ' S RECORD Chester 6 — Urbana 2 Chester Chester 19 ._, Roann 3 Chester Chester 1 1 ..._ Somerset 1 Chester 10 Lincolnville Chester Chester 8 Laketon 2 Chester Chester 6 Central 4 Chester 11 Chippewa 8 30 Lafontaine 10 COUNTY TOURNEY 10 Lafontaine 2 12 Laketon 10 16 _ --_ Central 2 MERKLE ' S NEW HAMPS For Fasl Growth For Early Maturity For Heavy Production George Merkle Hatchery North Manchester Indiana FAUDREE BROTHERS PAINTING WING ' S FLOWERS Grower of Plants and Cut Flowers Flowers for All Occasions Phone 280 410 N. Market St. North Manchester Smith ' s Heating and Sheet Metal LENNOX FURNACES Oil or Coal STOKERS ROOFING SPOUTING LIGHTNING RODS North Manchester Rollin L. Smith Phone 16 Grist Builders Supply Inc. Hard and Soft Wood Lumber Plumbing Supplies and Hardware Mill and Office in Southeast Manchester North Manchester Phone 251-2 Sclinepp ' s Service Station Friendly D-X Tire Repairing — Lubrication GAS — OIL FIRESTONE TIRES Phone 51 Urbana, Ind. 59 Compliments of JACK PINNEY CHEVROLET INC. Sales and Service North Manchester. Indiana 205 East Second Street Telephone 43 COBLENTZ SON Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service Machine Shop Welding, Repairs Liberty Mills, Indiana Phone 18-R6 THE CLASS OF 1948 Extends thanks to Mr. Hazlett, manager of the Cron Studio, Fort Wayne, for the many courtesies and many trips made to Chester to take pictures for Ravelings. His friendship, thoughtfulness and good work are genuinely appreciated by each member of the class. 6Q MYERS FERGUSON SYSTEM IMPLEMENT SALES North Manchester, Indiana Phone 725 Black SERVICE Grossiiickle s D-X The Lubricating Gas Hi- Way 114 West End North Manchester Open from 7:00 to 11:00 Before and After the Game Stop At SAM ' S RESTAURANT West Main Street North Manchester, Indiana Radios — Phonographs Victrola Records Refrigerators — Ranges Small Appliances Lamps — Housewares Toys — Gifts For Every Occasion RUPPEL ' S 133 East Maii CATTLE and HOGS For Highest Prices Phone 124 Each Day Monday Through Friday Calves Bought on Wednesdays TETER LIVE STOCK MARKET On Road 13 at Eel River Bridge Leonard Supply Co. • Over Thirty-nine Years of Service To Indiana Schools Silver Lake, Indiana TRY LEE ' S SELF SERVICE Liberty Mills, Ind. Groceries — Notions — Meats Pioneer Ice Cream Leila Heater, Prop. 61 Compliments of THE CYCLONE MANUFACTURING COMPANY THE CYCLONE SEEDER COMPANY Urbana, Indiana Compliments of FRED S. KISSINGER Your Home Comfortizer INSULATION — RUSCO Storm Windows and VENETIAN AWNINGS CAKES FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY FOR YOUR PARTIES Wedding Cakes That are Good Eating as well as Good Looking BURNS BAKERY AL-JAX CHEMICAL CO. GYM SEAL for SCHOOL AND HOME C. Rigsbee Marion. Indiana Special Representative WABASH PLAIN DEALER AND TIMES STAR 62 Would a hospital refer to its accident cases as a Bumper Crop? HOUSE OF HARTER Good Luck Class of 1948 SPORTING GOODS George W. Spanii Phone 254-6 Goshen, Indiana North Manchesler, Indiana Special Representative, Franklin Life Insurance Springfield, 111. Best Wishes, Class ' 48 CHICAGO TRANSFORMER DIVISION Essex Wire Corporation North Manchester, Indiana 63 Moser ' s Bottle Gas Service Shellane Gas Ranges — Water Heaters And Refrigerators 503 N. Beckley St. Phone 86 North Manchester, Indiana When Your Sweet Tooth Says Candy, Let Your Wisdom Tooth Say Morris Morris 5 10 to $1.00 Store Your Satisfaction Means Our Success BEST WISHES North Manchester Fertilizer Co. THE Warner Brooder and Appliance Corporation North Manchester. Indiana Manufacturers of Complete Line of Poultry Equipment WARNER ELECTRIC BROODERS and PREMIER FEEDERS and FOUNTAINS 64 WE GIVE THE BEST SERVICE wilh THE BEST INSURANCE YODER AGENCY Phone 673 Norlh Manchester Compliments of The D. H. Goble Printing Co. Greenfield. Indiana We want to thank the pat- rons and everybody interest- ed in Chester High School for their wonderful patronage. Indiana Lawrence Bank Trnst Co. Member Federal Reserve Syslem Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Deposits $5,000,000.00 Manchester Co-Operatives, Inc. Groceries — Lockers — Appliances ' Shop in a Store You Own 65 The W T ■ 1M ■ VIM H. R. Terryberry Co. Sporting Goods A-6375 1027 S. Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, Ind. Manufacturing Jewelers Fine Class Jewelry Where the Sporting Inter-Collegiate Press Goods Trail Crosses the Highway K. C Missouri ATHLETIC GOODS Graduation Announcements SPORTING GOODS EOUIPMENT WAYNE ATKINSON To Improve Your Playing Pleasure Rochester, Indiana Fort Wayne ' s Exclusive Sporting Goods Store Indiana Representative Locally Owned and Operated Compliments of BRADY AND EARNHART SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BE EVER LOYAL ... To your high school. Show your ap- preciation for the many benefits you have re- ceived from your conscientious teachers by maintaining in your daily living the high principles exemplified by your high school. INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 66 Ucve ' ' ' MINEAR ' S North 3Ianchester Compliments of Creanierv The O. K. Barber Shop Manufacturers of Quality Dairy Products Pele, Frank, and Otis Pohne 330 207 S. Sycamore North Manchester Indiana Fred E. McChire CHESTER STUDENTS Full-O-Pep Feeds Your Grandparents Traded with Us Pilot Oyster Shell We Would Be Glad to Have Your Stonemo Business Too Granite Grit Salisbury Remedies Strauss Sou Phone 529 Phone 93 WEIMER LOCKER COMPANY 105 West Main Street Phone 73 FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS FRIGIDAIRE North Manchester, Indiana H. R. Weimer P. E. Weimer A. J. Weimer 67 THE BIPPUS STATE BANK Bippus, Indiana COMMERCIAL BANKING Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of Krieg ' s Home Store Bippus, Indiana Phone 24 Dean Krieg. Prop. Compliments of Mayer Grain Company Phone 65 Bippus, Indiana P. R. Schenkel, Mgr. 1 Bippns Farm Supply Quality Farm Equipment BIPPUS, INDIANA Telephone 72 Rice Sales and Service Minneapolis Moline Farm Machinery Farm and Electrical Supplies BIPPUS, INDIANA Bippus Confectionery SANDWICHES NOON LUNCH GROCERIES ICE CREAM FOUNTAIN SERVICE THE PREDMORE ' S John Schoolman Groceries and Meals BIPPUS, INDIANA Phone 76 ?8 Overliolt Quality Shop QUALITY IN HEATING We Sell Ihe Best FOR THE BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT The Ritz and Marshall THEATRES North Manchester, Indiana And Service the Rest Phone 468 North Manchester, Indiana Ben Sturdevant Paul L. Baker All Kinds of Fencing Materials South of Covered Bridge North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of Public Service Company of Indiana, Inc. Try TRICK for Lumber and BRICK TRICK LUMBER COMPANY Phone 11 Manchester College The Home Town College Fully Accredited For Information Call 113 69 A Little Quality Care Give Clothes More Wear Quality Cleaners 505 College Avenue Herb Priser Phone 325 Compliments of The Heckman Bindery Sunnysicle Service Station R. R. 2 — Junction 13-114 North Manchester, Indiana Phone 761-2 Gas — Oil — Tires — Lubrication Battery Service Leon Butterbaugh, Manager Biirch Service Station Junction Highway 15-114 Light Lunches North Manchester, R. R. No. 2 Indiana Bud Burch, Prop. Compliments of The Frantz Grocery Liberty Mills, Indiana Phone 18-7 Your Filling Station for Home Needs Ivan Little Hardware THE STORE FDRMEN SUITS ARE NOT PLENTIFUL But we are receiving some fine „. All-Wool Suits each week — hard twisted worsted suits that hold their shape and stand hard wear. $35. $39.50. $42.50. $49.50 SPORTCOATS, SLACKS FURNISHING GOODS AND SHOES Prices are Reasonable Satisfaction . Guaranteed or Money Refunded WESTERNS J AUTO 1 M ASSOCIATE 1 M STORE Ralph R. m Bagott r Owner The Vill. age Store E. C. Doster, Prop. HIGHEST QUALITY FAIR PRICES On Crossroads of America Phone 248-3 Servia, Ind. LIBERTY ELEVATOR Grain — Coal — Grinding — Feed — Seeds Liberty Slar Feeds Complete Line of Martin ' s Feeds Telephone 18-4 Liberty Mills, Ind. 71 With Compliments to and Best Wishes For The Chester High School Class of 1948 DONALD R. MOTE ATTORNEY AT LAW Compliments of Big Four Elevator Grain — Feed — Coal — Seeds, Etc. North Manchester, Indiana 160 Phone Bolinger Farm Equipment McCormick Deering Farm Machinery and Implements Sales and Service International Trucks Hudson Automobiles Phone 785 Not in the Loop But on the Square Central Oil Company Phone 555 Compliments of Lautzeiiliiser Home Store Dealers in Groceries and Meals Phone 85 We Deliver North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of FAUROT ' S The Complete Food Market Phone 291 214 East Main Street UrscliePs Community Club Sporting Goods — Tobaccos 113 East Main Street North Manchester, Indiana I 72 I Compliments of Compliments of North Manchester Foundry MARKS ' Makers of REXALL DRUG STORE Heating and Laundry Stoves Sidney Feed Implement Also Grey Iron Castings Company Complete Line of McMillen Feeds Phone 153 And J. I. Case Farm Equipment Sidney, Indiana Phone 2291 BEST PROTECTION AGAINST BAD WEATHER NALLY ADVERTISED SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 5 special Weatherized features . . . special fitting qualities. Nationally Advertised Shoes For All the Family Fitted by X-Ray WIBLE ' S SHOE STORE North Manchester, Indiana 73 Compliments of The Peabody Seating Co., Inc. North Manchesler, Indiana Compliments of Northern Indiana Telephone Company Compliments of Freeze Jewelry Store Firestone Tires and Tubes Farm Tractor Tires Good Luck to Class of ' 48 Kennedy Tire Service High Speed Recapping Where Insurance Is a Business .... Wetzel Insurance Agency 130 ' 2 East Main Phone 76 74 t Qff znJted f . . . inNorlfcMancliesier since 1875 ffii ti i M Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of ' 48 Vivi-Deaiie Beauty Shop Liberty Mills, Indiana Betty Pitts Willadean Keaffaber Vivian Reiff Compliments of Al ' s Place Sidney, Indiana Leroy and Al, Props. Siivder ' s I. G. A. Market  ' Congratulations to The Senior Class For a Successful Publication of The Ravelings La Vogue Beauty Salon Permanent Waves Cold Waves Latest in Hair Styling Thelma Jerew Mary Jane Brooks Phone 656 IZOVi East Main Street 75 Reiff Radio Service Home and Auto All Work Guaranleed 224 East Main Phone 736R1 BUEipuj ' jejsanDUBp tjjjo dooT snj uj aoiAjag p.iBpiie;s s, }W For Good Food Try The Walnut Street Cafe John and Don Delicious Pies Phone 200 106 N. Walnut Before and After the Games Compliments of Biirkliart Poultry and Eggs, Inc. JL IWKA CUT RRTE ; M DRUG STORE !■■ ' REUABLE PRESCRIPTIGNS ' X Fashion Shoe Store Florsheim and Gold Cross Shoes North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of Paul A. Beam Representative The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Crownovers Jewelry Fine Watches Diamonds Silverware Costume Jewelry and Watch Repairing 79 Farm Bureau Lumber Co. Window and Door Frames Floor, Siding, Lath Mill Work Builders Hardware South Mill St. N. Manchester, Ind High Quality White Leghorn Chicks Bittersweet Poultry Farm H. S. Ebbinghouse North Manchester, Indiana Wahiut Street Barber Shop Paul W. Smith Look Us Up Compliments of Landis Drug Store Compliments of Wayne ' s Grill Get Your Gas and Oil at Cleveland ' s Phillips 66 Station South End of Mill Street North Manchester, Indiana TOYS GIFTS Compliments of Armstrong ' s Electric 112 East Main Street North Manchester, Indiana BOOKS APPLIANCES 77 PLYMOUTH DESOTO Priser Auto Sales Country ' s Leading Aulo Sales Finest Cars in the Low Medium Priced Fields 801 West Main North Manchester Phone 361 SALES SERVICE CLEANING PRESSING Suits Made to Measure Otho E. Hill 219 East Main Street Phone 126-1 DYEING REPAIRING FARM BUREAU ELEVATOR Feed — Coal — Fertilizer — Seeds — Grain Trade at the Farm Bureau For Prompt Service Phone 135 North Manchester Compliments of THE HARTING FURNITURE COMPANY The Friendly Furniture Store Our Low Overhead Means Low Prices To You ' 78 BABY CHIX Wayne and Purina Feeds — Seeds Remedies and Poultry Service BASHORE FEED STORE North Manchester, Indiana Phone 750 J WESTAFER ' S Congratulations to the Class of ' 48 Bring your car up to standard T«rith STANDARD SERVICE Phone 710 Lawrence Clem Manchester Sales Authorized Crosley Dealer Refrigerators — - Dri Gas Kitchen Units — Roper Ranges Radios — Jewett Freezers 901 W. Main St. Phone 209 J. D. Butterbaugh Service — Quality — Economy Pyramid Oil Co. North Manchester, Indiana Always at Your Service Phone 245 FRANTZ LUMBER COMPANY 38 Years of Service All Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 5 Ramsey ' s Grocery at Wayne and Seventh for SOFT DRINKS and LUNCH MEATS BRUCE KRAMER COMPANY DRY CLEANERS LAUNDRY 79 Brembeck Son HardTware, Coal and George H. Walters Sons General Supplies Cash Buyers for POULTRY and EGGS Farm and Home Servia, Indiana Phone 60 Urbana, Indiana Phone 248-R9 North Manchester Johnson ' s Bakery Carter Anto Service Kaiser-Frazer Automobiles 108 North Walnut North Manchester, Indiana Auto Body Repair — New Parts Wrecker Service Doughnuts, Cookies Special Occasion Cakes Phone 178 North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of Ravniontl Brooks Playniore Recreation Center Chester Township Attorney John Wilson Compliments of If It ' s LOUIE ' S SHIVELY ' S Toasted Sandwiches It ' s Got to be Good Home Made Ice Cream DAIRY and Candies Phone 14 Let ' s All Meet Here 80 CHESTER STUDENTS — PATRONS — TEACHERS We Appreciate Your Friendship Llovd M. Bolaii 210 N. Walnut St. Sport and Gene Mobile Service General Car Repair CANDY AND United Motors Service SOFT DRINKS Alignment and Wheel Balancing a Specialty Phone 61 Across from College North Manchester Indiana Congratulations to the Chester Class of 1948 THE NEWS-JOURNAL Rola nd Schmedel E. B. Dunlavy Farm Bureau Oil Co. Bureau Premiums and Unico Oil All Kinds of Greases All Types of Motor Fuels LOCAL AGENT ROY TAYOR Fort Wayne Coco-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. 1631 East Pontiac Street Fort Wayne, Indiana All the Engravings in This Annual Were Made by The Fort Ws ayiie .. Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Ensraviiig Compliments of Chester High School Best Wishes to CHESTERS RAVELINGS from CENTRAL ' S EN EM 83 Autographs Autographs ( I m iiiniillatHia!iiiBla!liaa atl fc«iiiitMWiiitaw MfaBJitthliliiartM