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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1949 volume:

1949 IRave lings tlte flr . Published by The Senior Class of 1949 Chester Township High School North Manchester, Ind. HOME “Xair” OF Jortuar In these reflections from the Panthers' Lair, the Senior Class presents in picture and in story the activities of Chester High School in 1949. It is our hope that you, the stu- dents and friends of our school, may live again the happy years at Ches- ter as you turn these pages. Page Two THE PANTHERS Oo tie Wemorie of C )ur dlaiSmateS Wa DriJen and Cjeoriye j c oer Oh eir Ami L and yood natures will always hare a place in our minds. feeiny made perfect in a short Spacey they fulfilled a tony time. tacuiti ‘J a anes clivi lies ontents uSAeS We grumble about assignments and the hard work successful scholarship demands. In spite of all our complaints though, we appreciate these op- portunities and recognize how important school really is in our lives. Seniors e . Senior Back in '45, a group of thirty-three green- horns entered Chester High School. Officers elected were: Ronald Metzger, president; Gene Metzger, vice-president; and Virginia Brandenburg, secretary-treasurer. We had two parties to remember—a hayride and a skating party. Tragedy struck that year when Max Frieden died. He will never be forgotten. Sponsoring the class were Miss Eshelman and Mr. Dilling. The next fall the doors were thrown open and thirty-one students returned as sopho- mores. That year we elected Jack Kiss- inger, president; Tom Dillman, vice-presi- dent; and Coleen Warren, secretary-treas- urer. Our class parties were a scavenger hunt in the fall and a skating party in the spring. Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner were our sponsors. In '47, thirty-two juniors decided to buckle down and raise money for their senior trip. To guide the class through the year, we picked Virginia Brandenburg, president; Wayne Clark, vice-president; JJiitory Barbara Barker, secretary; and Tom Dillman, treasurer. Miss Gongwer and Mr. Metzger served us as sponsors. The highlights of the year were: a bowling party, a skating party, receiving our class rings, selling at basketball games, the three-act comedy The Inner Willy”, and the Junior-Senior Reception at Beaver Dam. Tragedy struck again this year with the death of George Poer. He, too, will never be forgotten. Thirty members enrolled for their last year of high school. We elected Tom Dill- man, president; John Penrod, vice-presi- dent; Marlene Schroll, secretary; and Janet Metzger, treasurer. Our sponsors were Miss Gongwer and Mr. Smith. This year we joined the juniors in a skating party, presented a three-act comedy, Miss Jimmy, and sold magazine subscriptions to make more trip money. After twelve years of steady work, we were not only ready for our class trip but also for our trip into the world. Lois Cunningham, John Penrod, Janet Metzger, Tom Dillman, Marlene Schroll. This page sponsored by Myers Implement Sales and Service Ferguson System Phone 725 Black, North Manchester Page Eight Tom Dillman, Carl Bechlold, Wayne Clark, Marie Beilen, Louella Blocher, Barbara Barker. Barbara Barker “He came, he saw, he was con- quered.” Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Class Secretary 3; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Librarian 2. Carl Bechlold “It might be better if I would, But it’s awful lonesome being good.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; “The Inner Willy” 3; An- nual Staff 4 (Calendar Chairman); Dairy Judg- ing 1. Marie Beilen “Never known to be excited, hurried or flurried.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4 (Class Historian Chairman); Chester Chatter Staff 4; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4. Wayne Clark “They say he is bashful but you never can tell.” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 3; Annual Staff 4 (Clubs Chair- man). Louella Blocher “A likeable personality — quiet until you know her.” Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Jokes Editor); “The Inner Willy” 3 (Prompter); “Miss Jimmy” 4 (Prompter); Librarian 2, 3. Tom Dillman “He is steadily climbing the ladder of success.” Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Swing Band 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class President 4; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council 4; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 2; Algebra Contest 1; Ge- ometry Contest 2; Annual Staff 4 (Play Write-Ups Chairman). 1949 Page Nine 1949 Charles Fleck, Belly Brandenburg, Charles Gibbs, Darlella Cox, Virginia Brandenburg, Jack Kissinger. Charles Fleck “A jolly lad, full of fun; He’s always friendly to everyone.” Entered 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; F. F. A. 3, 4; 4-H 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4 (Assistant Editor); Track 3, 4; Student Manager 4; Poultry Judging 3, 4; Dairy Judging 3; Vegetable Judging 3. Belly Brandenburg “Full of pep, full of fun, never quiet, always on the run.” Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; (Publicity Chairman 3, Sec- retary 4; Annual Staff 4 (Senior Write-Ups Chair- man); Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Editor-in-Chief); Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 4. Charles Gibbs “His grin is broad from ear to ear.” Entered 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club; Hi-Y 3, 4; F. F. A. 3, 4; 4-H 3, 4; Softball 3; Student Manager 4; Track 4; Basketball 3, 4; Poultry Judg- ing 3, 4. Virginia Brandenburg “A mind full of know- ledge is a mind that never fails.” Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4 (Music Chairman 3); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; (Twp. Treasurer 2, 3, 4); Annual Staff 4 (Prophecy Chairman); Chester Chatter Staff 3, 4 (Sports Writer); Class Secretary and Treasurer 1; Class President 3; Student Coun- cil 3 (Secretary); “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Class Scholarship 2; Ensemble Contest 2, 3; Twirling Contest 3. Jack Kissinger “The force of his own merit makes his way.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 3, President 4); F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary and Treasurer 3, Vice President 4); Annual Staff 4 (Editor); Class Presi- dent 2; Student Council 2; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Softball 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Livestock Team 1, 2, 3. 4; 4-H, 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary and Treasurer 3, President 4.) Darletta Cox “What her heart thinks, her tongue speaks ” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Solo Contest 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Feature Writer); Y-Teen 2, 3, 4 (Service Chair- man 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4. Page Ten 1949 Carolyn Garrison, Marilyn Garrison, Lois Cun- ningham, Gene Metzger, Jim Klutz, Ronald Metz- ger. Lois Cunningham “A girl who is a whiz on skates, And always has plenty of dates.’” Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 2); Annual Staff 4 (Circulation Chairman); Chester Chatter Staff 4; Class Reporter 4; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Librarian 1. Jim Klutz “He’s one of those people no one knows anything about.” Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Softball 4; 4-H 2. Carolyn Garrison “A maiden with a giggle, a splash of wit. And then a thunder of argument.” Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4 (Music Organizations Chair- man); Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Art Editor); county Spelling Contest 3. Gene Metzger “Have a good time while you’re alive for you’ll be dead a long time.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4 (Advertising Chair- man); Softball 4; Student Manager 4; Class Vice President 1. Marilyn Garrison “An enthusiasm and a smile which are contagious.” Band 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4. Ronald Metzger “A blush may be becoming but it’s often inconvenient.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4 (Business Manager); Class Presi- dent 1; Track 2. 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4: Livestock Judging 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Eleven 1949 Don Mosher, Janet Metzger. John Penrod, Norma Graham, Pauline Hippensteel, Bruce Pottenger. Norma Graham “He floats upon the river of my thoughts.” Y-Teen 2. 3, 4; 4-H 2, 3, 4 (President 2, 3, 4); Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Business Manager); En- tered 1. Don Mosher “I profess to know how women’s hearts are wooed and won.” Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4 (Presi- dent): Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff 4 (Snapshot Committee Chairman); Chester Chatter Staff 3 (Class Reporter, Hi-Y Reporter); “The Inner Willy” 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 (State Meet 3); Baseball 2; Student Manager 1; Softball 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4. Pauline Hippensteel “She is gentle, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eye.” Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4 (Social Chairman 3, Treasurer 4); Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Art Editor); Librarian 3. John Penrod “I’d rather be a good farmer than President.” 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Patrol Boy 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 2, 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Class Vice President 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Algebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2; Livestock Judging 1, 2, 3, 4; Vegetable Judging 3; 4; State Scholarship Contest 4. Janet Metzger “I’ll do as I please and no one can make me do otherwise.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3: Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; 4-H 2; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; “The Inner Willy” 3. Bruce Pottenger “Too much thinking weakens a person. I’m strong and healthy.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Softball 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Annual Staff 4 (Sports Chairman). Page Twelve 1949 Ann Snavely “Quiet, modest, unassuming; For her a bright future we are presum- ing.” Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teen 2, 3, 4 (Ways and Means Chairman 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Annual Staff 4 (Faculty Chairman); Librarian 4. Theron Rupley “A jolly good sport at heart, Always willing to do his part.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, ; Softball 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Marlene Schroll, Coleen Warren, Ann Snavely, Bob Snell, Theron Rupley, Lee Dick Reiken, Lee Dick Reiken “Nice smile, nice ways, and a nice fellow.” Hi-Y 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3 4,. Coleen Warren “She’s happy, she’s gay, she drives care away.” Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary- Treasurer 3); Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 3; Y- Teen 2, 3, 4 (President 4); 4-H 2, 3; Annual Staff 4 (Typing Chairman); Chester Chatter Staff 4 (Assistant Editor); Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; ‘The Inner Willy” 3; Ensemble Contest 3. Bob Snell “I find mischief much like a mouse trap — Easy to get into but hard to get out of.” Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; F. F. A. 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Softball 3, 4; Basketball 3. Marlene Schroll “A place in the ranks awaits her.” Mixed Cnorus 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 3); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 (President o, ciass Jocnolarship 1, 3); D. A. R. Award 4; Annual Staff 4 (Last Will and Testament Chair- man;; Class Secretary 4; “The Inner Willy” 3; “Miss Jimmy” 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4. Page Thirteen Last Will and Testament We, the Seniors of '49, about to leave these happy surroundings, make the following bequests: I To the Juniors we will our charm and ability to sell magazine subscriptions. They will need both. To the Sophomores we will the hope that they will not always be as now. To the Freshies we will the patience to be superior seniors some day. To each member of the faculty we will a box of Kleenex, a bottle of aspirin, and in case these don't relieve their unhappiness at our departure, a loaded gun. In addition, we bequeath a new Ford to Mr. Metzger, a gallon of paint to the Faudree Brothers, and a magic typing eraser to Mr. Dilling. II I, Barbara Barker, will my dimples and ability to go steady to Patsy Hack. I, Carl Bechtold, will my height and 30 inch waist to that up and coming softball star, Larry Schenkle. I, Marie Betten, will some of my height to Bonnie Wiley, who is always wishing she were taller. I, Louella Blocher, will my seat in the as- sembly to Gloria Vance so Ralph won't have so far to walk to sit with her. I, Betty Brandenburg, will my seat in the front row of the cheering section to anyone who gets as excited at ball games as I do. I, Virginia Brandenburg, will my major- ette uniform and baton to Doe's youngest daughter, that she might be a twirler for 12 years instead of 6 years. I, Darletta Cox, will the key to my heart to someone who can keep from breaking it and yet can satisfy me too. I, Lois Cunningham, will all that I have, and all that I have learned I'm going to take with me. I, Tom Dillman, will my ability to put up a good argument in health and safety class to Gale Metzger. I, Charlie Fleck, will my small feet to Bob Littlefield. I, Carolyn Garrison, will my seat in the assembly to Lizzie Gump, so she can sit in front of Hezzie Frieden. I, Marilyn Garrison, will my A's in citizen- ship to anyone who needs them. I, Charles Gibbs, will my ability to get along with teachers to Ben Wright and Dick Brown. I, Norma Graham, will my hair that I cut off to Mr. Smith and my slim figure to Mr. Dilling. I, Pauline Hippensteel, will my shy ways to the Freshman girls. I think they could stand some. I, Jack Kissinger, will my wicked wink to that up and coming Romeo, William Helvey. 1, Jim Klutz, will my seat in the assembly to Marilyn Leffel in the hope that she can keep Bob Littlefield and Tom McClure com- pany. I, Gene Metzger, will the Iron Lung , my '31 Chevy, to Ida Eshelman so she doesn't have to call to start her Kaiser. I, Janet Metzger, will my naturally curly hair to any girl having trouble keeping hers curly in rainy weather. I, Ronald Metzger, will my natural ability to blush to anyone dumb enough to want it. I, Don Mosher, will Jim Hammond all of the demerits I didn't get while I was in school. May they help him have A's in citizenship. I, John Penrod, will my ability to get math, to Lulubelle Penrod. I, Bruce Pottenger, will all of my excess weight to anyone who is willing to take it. I, Lee Dick Rieken, will my bicycle to any- one with flat feet and my love letters to Chuckles Gibbs. I, Theron Rupley, will all my good natural ability to anyone who can carry that big a load. I, Marlene Schroll, will my seat in the as- sembly to anyone who can take the teasing of Bob Yentes and Dick Workman. I, Ann Snavely, will my naturally wavy hair to Lee Ray Aughinbaugh, so he won't have to spend his money on Toni'. I, Bob Snell, will my front seat in the as- sembly to anyone who has enough muscle to push this big desk out, so they won't al- ways be cramped like I am. I, Coleen Warren, will my hair to anyone, provided they take the name Blonde too. Page Fourteen Senior Calendar Aug. 24—For whom the bell tolls. Aug. 27—First full day of school. Sept. 6—Labor Day. Sept. 8—Class officers elected are Tom, John, Marlene, and Janet. Sept. 9—Jrs. select and order class rings. Sept. 16—Junior - Senior Skating party at Rock Lake. Sept. 17—Freshman Skate at Warsaw. Sept. 20—Y-Teen Initiation. (Torture). Sept. 22—Ravelings staff for 1948-49 is Jack, Charles, and Ronald. Sept. 23—Annual initiation of new F.F.A. members. Announcements and name cards selected. Sept. 28—Softball playoff at Wabash. Cen- tral Champions. Oct. 1—Hi-Y boys initiation. (Solid Comfort) 4-H Skate at Columbia City. Oct. 2—Poultry Judging Team leaves for Richmond, Virginia. Oct. 6—Band Concert. Oct. 7—Sophomore Skate at Rock Lake. Oct. 8—Senior pictures taken. Oct. 16—Band played at College Football game. Oct. 20—Senior Play, Miss Jimmy , shown to a large audience. Oct. 21 - 22—Teachers Institute. Oct. 25—Yell Leaders Chosen (Mary Louise Mary Lois and Max.) Oct. 28— Driver Education Car presented to school. Oct. 29—Band Carnival. Nov. 2—Sale of basketball season tickets began. Nov. 3—Annual Pictures taken. Nov. 5—Juniors got class rings. Chester Victorious 38-36. Linlawn-Chester game at Wabash— Nov. 11—Armistice Day. Nov. 12—Central defeated Chester 29-27. Nov. 17—Chester defeated Clear Creek. Dec. 22—Vacation begins. Jan. 1—Four Way Tourney. (Central, Ches- ter, Laketon, Roann) Jan. 3—Resume school. (Ugh!) Jan. 6 7—Final Exams. Feb. 24 26 Sectional Basketball Tourney at Wabash. Mar. 5—County Music Festival. Mar. 18—Junior Class Play. Mar. 23—Ma, Pa, and Me Banquet. Mar. 26—Hi-Y Banquet Mar. 29—Wabash-Chester track meet. Apr. 2—District Band Contest. Apr. 9—State Band Contest. Apr. 16—Y-Teen Formal Banquet. Apr. 29■—All school skate. May 1—Baccalaureate. May 7—Commencement. Best Wishes to Ihe Graduates of 1949 from The News-Journal Page Fifteen Class Prophecy Recently, I had a strange experience. A mysterious package was sent to the Class of '49 through the mail. It was a gradua- tion gift. When I got this package at the Post Office, I rushed to the school and started up the stairs. Just as 1 reached the top, I stumbled and fell and the package dropped to the floor. The wrapper was torn from it and the gift broke into many pieces. I started to pick up the pieces when I noticed some writing on each piece. I found to my surprise that this was a crystal globe. It was broken in such a manner that on each piece was the name of a 1949 class member and what he would be doing in the future. This appeared to be very in- teresting, so I sat down and put the globe together again. This is what I found on the globe: Wayne Clark, having acquired his knowl- edge from his high school experience of working on the railroad, is now engineer on the Flatwheel Special, a slow freight. Carolyn and Marilyn Garrison are now seen in current magazines with the ques- tion— Which one has the Toni? Betty Brandenburg is president of the Fannie Farmer Candy Company. She secured her position by having preliminary training at the Morris 5 10 at North Man- chester. John Penrod is professor of Shakespear- ean drama at Oxford University, while not creating blue ribbon recipes for yeast rolls and angel food cakes. Louella Blocher, better known now as Mrs. Eugene Clear, is kept quite busy with her many household tasks. Janet Metzger is working with Charlie Fleck on his chicken farm. She is trying to discover which came first, the chicken or the egg. Darletta Cox is manager and chief super- visor of the Servia Bucher shop. Carl Bechtold is the present owner of the Fox at Indianapolis. Lois Cunningham has secured the posi- tion of janitor at Spartan Hall, better known as the boys' dorm at M. C. Bruce Pottenger is chief interior decorator of the Quality Baker Shop. Barbara Barker, now Mrs. Dick Piper, is busy raising her third set of twin boys. Their father is hoping to have his own na- tionally famous basketball team known as The Piper Panthers. Gene Metzger is famous out West for his drink called the Prairie Martini . It is a glass of formaldehyde with a black widow spider riding the olive. Ann Snavely, the name by which we used to know her, is now playing the lead- ing lady in the dramatization entitled The Gump Family. Compliments of J. W. Strauss and SoSn Pa e Sixteen Class Prophecy Bob Snell spends all his time at his hobby —Reading Burma Shave Signs. Jim Klutz is giving jitterbug lessons at the Odd Fellows Hall. Pauline Hippensteel decided her ambi- tion was to become a nurse, so she has started a nursery and cares for handsome trees and shrubs. Marlene Schroll is still winning high honors of distinction. Only recently she was awarded the Pulitizer Prize in re- cognition of her superb painting called Covered With Snow. Everything is white, and if one does not have the artistic sense, he might think it a blank piece of canvas. Tom Dillman is a famous doctor at John Hopkins Hospital. He also is memorizing his 274 th dictionary to see that his patients never mispronounce or misuse a word. Theron Rupley and Ronald Metzger are those two world famous instructors of that never dying language, Pig Latin. Ronald, by the way, is a great threat to the neon in- dustry. It seems his face has a tendency to light up with no expense involved. Virginia Brandenburg has retired from her appointment as Head Drum Majorette of the Marching 100 at I.U. and is now co- owner of the Speedking Racer Company, south of this city. Jack Kissinger has brought honor to the United States by winning the high jump at the Olympics. Norma Graham has joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the pursuit of a—man. Charles Gibbs is a bell hop at the Sheller Hotel and is quite often left holding the bag. Marie Betten is the Dean of Women at Manchester College. Her job was obtained after the high recommendation given to her after her portrayal of Miss Watkins in the senior class play. Lee Dick Reiken received his Junior G-man badge last week; he's still waiting for his Dick Tracy gun. Coleen Warren is now playing 1st chair French horn with Phil Spitalni's All Girl Or- chestra while not playing her electric guitar with the Melody Rangers. Don Mosher is president of Boy's State at Indianapolis. He has the job of investigat- ing all government books to see if the laws are legal and apply to the rules used at Boy's State. When each piece had been fitted into its proper place and the globe had regained its shape, I suddenly noticed something written across the bottom of this mysterious globe which read: Best Wishes from the Chester Panthers. This Page Compliments of Page Seventeen Wabash County Farm Bureau Coop Assn. Inc., North Manchester unior A On August 30, 1946, fifty-two students enrolled as freshmen at Chester. To start the year right, they elected these efficient officers: Danny Fulton, president; Pat Hathaway, vice-president; Beverly Stellar, secretary; Peggy Baker, treasurer. Gloria Vance and Bob Yentes joined the ranks that year. A hayride was enjoyed and a Christmas gift ex- change was held. Their sponsors were Mrs. Baker and Mr. Dilling. The class of '50, now consisting of forty-seven members, enrolled as sophomores on August 29, 1947. They elected the following officers: Robert Yentes, president fat Hathaway, vice-president; Mary Louise Clark, secretary; and Peggy Baker, treasurer. A hayride was enjoyed in the fall and a skating party that spring. The sponsors were Miss Stone and Mr. Scribner. Now they are juniors and they are doing a good job of it, too. Their officers are: Gary Walters, president; John Rohrer, vice-president; Pat Hatha- way, secretary; and Connie Spann, treasurer. Their sponsors for this year are Miss Eshelman and Mr. Metzger. (Upper left): Sue Anger, Peggy Baker, Max Bechtold, Ralph Bolinger, Lois Bollinger. (First row): Wade Bollinger, Marilee Boyer, Ken- neth Bucher, Max Bucher, Mary Louise Clark. (Second row): Keith Cripe, Bill Doster, Eunice Hatfield, Pat Hathaway, Bill Hollo- way. (Third row): Lawrence Keaffaber, Priscilla Kest- er, Jo Anne Leckrone, Doris Lefforge, Tom McClure. (Fourth row): Jack Marburger, Max Marburger, Richard Paul, Trula Penrod, Leon Ritenour. (Fifth row): John Rohrer, Max Schilling, Stanley Schnepp, Connie Spann, Beverly Steller. (Sixth row): Charles Swihart, Gloria Vance, Gil- bert Walls, Gary Walters, Robert Walters. (Seventh row): Dick Workman, Bob Yentes, Juanita Young, Sylvia Young, Joan Zim- pleman. P.i'ie E'tjMeen lomoreS On August 30, 1947, forty students wandered into high school. Their capable leaders for the year were: James Schumaker, president; Max Rich- ards, vice-president; Mary Lois Fleck, secretary; and Anita Schroll, treasurer. Their first class party outside of the school was a hayride on September 22. A skating party was enjoyed the second sem- ester. Mrs. Von Ehr, Mrs. Allen, and Mr. Dilling sponsored the class. When they came back after vacation, they were assigned their seats on the other side of the assem- bly, and they are now known as sophomores. They held their election and the officers are: Harold Frieden, president; William Helvey, vice-president; Jim Hammond, sceretary; and Herbert Underwood, treasurer. The sponsors are Mrs. Lytle and Mr. Scribner. The class had two parties to remember. (Upper left): Don Bechtold, Dora Betten. (First row): Jane Boocher, Norman Chamberlain, Alice Clouser, Catherine Cook, Max Cunningham. (Second row): Carolyn Enyeart, Mary Fetters, Mary Lois Fleck, Esther Frey, Bonnie Frieden. (Third row): Harold Frieden, Ted Frieden, Doris Gibbs, Bob Graham, Glorea Gross- nickle. (Fourth row): Elizabeth Gump, Jim Hammond, Dean Hapner, William Helvey, Jim Larrison. (Fifth row): Charles Little, Bob Littlefield, Joan Poer, Morris Poer, Don Pries. (Sixth row): Lloyd Reiken, Dorsey Rhoades, Max Richards, Anita Schroll, James Schumaker. (Seventh row): Agnes Sleighter, Herbert Under- wood, Alvin Wiley, Lester Williams, • Charlotte Wright. Page Nineteen reAhmen On August 27, 1948, the freshmen tried their luck at being high school students. To start things off with a bang they elected these leaders: Mari- lyn Leffel, president; Melvin Speicher, vice-president; Ted Spann, secretary; and Lee Ray Aughinbaugh, treasurer. The job of sponsoring was given to Miss Bowen and Mr. Dilling. To break the monotony of school routine the class enjoyed two parties. (Upper right): Dorothy Airgood, Thomas Airgod. (First row): Lee Ray Aughinbaugh, Norma Jean Baker, John Bollinger, Gary Bonan, Billy Brandenburg. (Second row): Dick Brown, Elliott Chamberlain, Derwood Coe, Nilah Cook, Russell Coppes. (Third row): Jacob Cornamy, Sara Jane Felter, Doris Finton, Mary Ann Gugle, Carol Gump. (Fourth row): Patsy Hack, Russell Hapner, Billy Keaffaber, Nancy Knapp, Marilyn Leffel. (Fifth row): Carol Littlefield, Barbara Meyer, Jimmy Morrisey, Geneva Parson, Lulubelle Penrod. (Sixth row): Charlene Royer, Larry Schenkel, Emma Jane Singer, Ted Spann, Melvin Speicher. (Seventh row): John Swihart, Frances Underwood, John Warren, Ben Wright, Jesse Yentes. Eighth Grade Top Row: left to right: Larry Baker, Billy Finton. Alfred Haggard. Max Tyner, LeRoy Young. Mr. Faudree, Kenneth Workman, Wendell Meyer. Robert Schumaker. 2nd. row: Janet Watson. Paul Graham, Marcus Frieden, Albert Simms, Ernest Cripe, Larry Frye, James Clark, Tom Coon, George Zinsmeister, Larry Morford, Dolores Greer. 3rd row: Carol Walls, Norma Jean Frey, Bonnie Wiley, Gerry Barker, Doris Bucher, Alice Brubaker, Charlotte Smith, Gail Ritenour, Lois Hapner, Barbara Schroll. 4th row: Don Snyder, Ronald Zimpleman. ,Y Sitf Seventh Grade Top Row: Don Brown, Bob Messer, Bennett Kline. Jerry Purdy, Jimmy Baker, Mike Leckrone, Happy Tackitt, Bob Keaffaber, Richard Purdy, Philip Snavely. 2nd row: Dean Cox, Mr. Paul Faudree, Caroline Kling, Beulah Young. Violet Kline. Connie Owens Norma Colcles- ser, Lily Robinson, Julia Pottenger, Mari ee Baker, Wanda Miller, Edith Rowe, Ethel Robinson, Anna Helvey, Mr. Weimer. 3rd row:. Kay Bonam, Carol Marshall, Phyllis Parson, Patricia Wallace, Barbara Miller, Patsy Walgamuth, Diane Landis, Gerry Coblentz, Beverly Schroll, Phyllis Bechtold, Shirley Brubaker, Barbara Whitacker, Donald Vance. 4th row: Gerald Meyer, Dick Shanahan, Franklin Rowe, Dewight Ritenour, Clarence Houser, John Morrisey, Jay Schilling, Max Frye, Dewayne Ritenour, Galen Chamberlain, Douglas Leiter. Page Twenty-One Sixth - Fifth Bottom Row: Max Cox, Billie Leonhard, Jack Baker, Bobby Hapner, Bobby Barker, Maur- ice Frieden, Ted Morford, Kendal Waiter, Jerry Clark, Dewayne Beery. Second Row: Fannie Esther Swihart, Sue Richards, Beverly Buckingham, Mary Ellen Snavely, Carol Grossnickle, Joyce Gross- nickle, Norma Coning, Phyllis Bukhart, Dorothy Lefforge, Carol Miller, Pat Leckrone. Third Row: Marjorie Sims, Barbara Elkins, Rosemarie Wolf, Martha Kline, Sandra Clark, Marilyn Metzger, Sharon Hapner, Joyce Leffel, Helen Penrod, Anita Bolling- er, Mrs. Thrush. Fourth Row: Chuck Carter, Dick Zimpelman, John Clark, Keith Cook, Norman Baker, Jerry Zimpelman, R. J. Renicker, Billie Whitaker, Todd Hathaway. Fourth - Third Bottom Row: Marvin Metzger, Titus Chamber- lain, Wayne Singer. Floyd Sims. Second Row: Nancy Haupert, Janet Buck- ingham, Kay Richards, Alice May. Whitaker, Laurale Brandenburg, Julia Ann Purdy, Janene Myers, Carolyn Metzger, Saundra Stoops, Mary Jane Merkle, Carol Morford. Morford. Third Row: Sherrill Wallace, Nancy Frantz, Karen Bowen, Judy Leonard. Sharon Neher, Karen Bollinger, Rosemary Miller, Linda Clark. Glenna Brubaker, Bobby Kreamer, Donald Lefforge, Mrs. Kreamer. Fourth Row: Tommy Baker, Jimmie Speicher, Pete Messmore, Ronald Miller, Joe Walls, Jimmie Shanahan, Jerry L. Badskey, Jerry Carter, Earl Whitacker, Merrill Chamber- lain. I 1 Not in Picture: Gary Joy, Marilyn Joy, Mary Evelyn Blocher. Second - First Bottom Row: John Paul, Dean Metzger, Junior Oney. Jack Hathaway. Gene Hap- mer, Bobby Bechtold, Max Taylor, Rex Niccum. Second Row: Jean Hippensteel, Karin Faudree. Bonnie Messmore, Martha Ann Merkle, Sharon Myers, Charlotte Cham- berlain, Norma Whitaker, Marcea Bran- denburg, Judy Baker, Carroll Domer, Lavonna Lee Juday, Evelyn Walls, Anita Burkhart. Third Row: Beth Neher, Becky Sue Ayres. Janet Morford. Pearl Kline, Jane Hippen- steel, Kay Walter, Rebecca Damron, Janet Badsky, Janice Allen. Sandra Shock, Rachel Cook, Miss Ruth Dillman. Fourth Row: Ronald Brandenburg. Charles Harper, Richard Miller, Roger Miller, T©dd Richards, Richard Wolf, Lowell Emerick. Kenneth Kline, Gary Nordman, Gene Ruse, Devon Zimpelman. Page Twenty-Two Liberty Mills Front Row: Quentin Tackitt, Tommy Helvey, Danny Bcamer, Larry Tackitt. Jerry Judy, Danny Hammond, Billy Snep, George Carson. Freddie Tackitt, Gary KeaHaber. Second Row: Lucy Robison, Linda Morrisey, Judy Coldren, Peggy Howard, Norma Jean Helvey, Jo Anne Landis, Ann Keat- faber, Jessie Robison, Sue Graham, Geraldine Bradley. Third Row: Betty Williams, Janie Robison, Sue Leonhardt, Lue Jean Howard, Jimmy Kling, Gene Heeter, Joe Clemons, Laymon Howard, Carl Taylor, Joe Carson. Fourth Row: Mrs. Swihart, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Ulrey. Servia First Row: Terry Kabat, Patty Shanahan, Dickie Marshall, Todd Walters, Mary Lee Hoover Jon Airgood, Gloria Keaffaber, Larry Haupert, Karen Sue Krichbaum, Carl Klutz, Judith Royer, Jerry Pressler. Second Row: Norma Cormany, Robert Hip- pensteel, Janice Marshall, Evelyn Betten, Roger Tate, David Brubaker, James Clev- enger, Margie Klutz, Mike Walters, Judith Jordan, Shirley Scribner, Larry Yentes, Esther Brovont. Third Row: James Meyer, Dick Runkel, Clarence Betten. Leo Frieden, Sandra Marshall. Lowell Hoover, Stanley Hoover, Ronald Wiley, Richard Miller, Arlene Cormany, Rosalee Klutz, Verlinda Clev- enger, Leland Beery, 8illy Hippensteel. Fourth Row: Charles Miller, Robert Leiter, Lary Jordan, Jane Workman, Mae Moore, Janet Workman, Barbara Meyer, Rose Ann Bucher, Shirley Krichbaum. Patty Grindle, Barbara Parson, Dewayne Klutz, Edythe Meyer. Fifth Row: Martha Fruit, Mrs. Galen Bucher, Mr. Howard Royer, Mrs. Charles Gaebler. Salem Front Row: Max Metzger, David Ulrey. Ned Yordy, David Snyder, Max Colclesser, Leroy Rinehart, Larry Williams, Richard Little, James Renz, Harold Finton. Second Row: Ralph Penrod. Don Judy. Harold Hamman. Tommy Bechtold. James Finton, Mary Lou Tyner, Mary Lou Grube, Dora Young. Rosalie Holloway. Third Row: Noel Yordy, Jane Schenkel. Gloria Jean Hack, Nelson Schumaker, Ver- non Schroll. Kenneth Pratt, James Crist. Marilyn Pratt, Gloria Ann Houser, Shelby Bechtold, Pauline Honraday. Fourth Row: Gary Houser. Shirley Littlefield. Shirley Kaufman, Rosalie Rinehart, Jane Renz. Sally Beaver, Mary Shanahan, Beat- rice Little, Janice Pratt, Donna Lee Sleighter, Jerry Dean Bechtold. Fifth Row: Amy Bormuth, Arthur Berqk, Clif- ford Clouser, Thomas Schumaker, James Little, Mrs. Paul Yordy. Charles Zinsmeis- ter, Jack Sleighter. Leo Judy, Mrs. Carl Kester, Gary Jackson, Margaret Snyder, Orville Smith, Catherine Gemmer. Phyllis Rupley. Pago Twenty Three PHONE 18-6 This Page Sponsored by Liberty Mills Coblentz and Son; Allis Chalmers; New Idea -- Sales and Service age Twenty-Four SPORTS Sports play a very large roll in the activities at Chester. As you turn this page, you will find our teams and records of the recent past. This Page Sponsored by The Heckman Bindery Bound to Please North Manchester Basketball of Forty-nine Basketball in Indiana is called Hoosier Madness . That title truly describes the delirium which grips all ball fans from No- vember to March. Sports writers and fans spend their time predicting and then moan- ing when they miss a guess or two. Bas- ketball is full of surprises and upsets. Every school, regardless of size, can have only five men on the floor. Perhaps the chance that any team may win the State Finals is one of the reasons why basketball is one of the major sports of Indiana. Coach Paul Faudree Pete has been at Chester for four years now and is coaching, track, softball, and the Freshman and Jr. High basketball teams. He has been very successful in the coaching of his teams. These action shots were taken at the New Year' Day Tourney which was played at Manchester Col- lege. The teams participating are the Laketon Tigers and the Chester Panthers. Compliments of The Farmers Shipping Association, North Manchester, Indiana Page Twenty-Six Basketball This year's basketball team has come up the ladder of success in good shape after the loss of our best ball club in years. This year's Chester team has had a hard row to hoe. Everyone is out to beat us. The squad has worked hard and has come through with a successful season. Coach G. Faudree “Doe , as all of the basketball boys know him, has coached bas- ketball at Chester for six years. He is known to have outstanding teams. This year is no exception, for he has come through with an- other good team. Back Row: Jim Hammond. Lee Dick Reiken. Ronald Metzger. Theron Rupley.Don Mosher, Ralph Bolinger. Coach Faudree. Front Row: Gene Metzger, Manager; Bruce Pottenger, Wayne Clark, Charles Gibbs. Carl Bechtold, Tom McClure, Charles Fleck, Student Manager. Student Managers: Gene Metzger and Charles Fleck. Cheer Leaders: Mary Louise Clark, Max Bucher, Mary Lois Fleck. 4 The Two Stooges This year's student managers are Charles Fleck and Gene Metzger. As jacks-of-all- trades, they work as players, helpers, and referees. They're exceptionally good at re- fereeing after the kidding they get from the players. Cheer Leaders Mary Lois, Mary Louise, and Max have certainly succeeded in making our cheer- ing section really cheer! They have done everything they could to improve the sportsmanship and effectiveness of our enthusiastic fans. This year Miss Eshel- man and Miss Gongwer are the sponsors of the cheer leaders. Ralph Bolinger Lee Dick Reiken Carl Bechtold Charles Gibbs Chester 38 Chester 27 Chester 53 Chester 47 Chester 55 Chester 51 Chester 60 Chester 40 Chester 43 Chester 52 Chester 38 Linlawn 36 Central 29 Clear Creek 38 Laketon 39 LaFontaine 50 Largo 37 Bippus 38 Huntington Township 42 Silver Lake 46 Akron 32 Central 46 Ronald Metzger FOUR WAY TOURNEY Chester 54 Laketon 28 Chester 40 Central 45 Bruce Pottenger COUNTY TOURNEY Chester 42 Chippewa 43 Chester 43 Albion 53 Chester 50 Urbana 45 Chester 45 Pierceton 51 Chester 37 Roann 29 Chester 52 South Whitley 41 SECTIONAL TOURNEY Not yet played Theron Rupley Don Mosher, Jim Hammond Wayne Clark Tom McClure Second Team Back Row, Norman Chamber- lain, William Helvey, Harold Freiden, Keith Cripe, Her- bert Underwood, Jack Mar- burger, Lester Williams. Front Row, Gene Metzger, stud, manager, John Rohrer, Morris Poer, Richard Work- man, Jim Schumaker, Ken- neth Bucher, Charles Fleck, stud. Manager. Holding Ball, Max Richards. Freshmen Team Back Row, Elliot Chamberlain, Lee Ray Aughinbaugh, Ben Wright, Jim Morrisey, Bill Brandenburg, Larry Schen- kel, Coach Faudree. Front Row, Bill Keaffaber, Ted Spann, Russel Hapner, Dick Brown, Russel Coppes, John Swihart, Melvin Speicher, Derwood Coe, John Boling- er, Gary Bonam. Jr. High Team Back Row, Jay Schilling, Max Frye, Larry Frye, Larry Baker, Max Tyner, Jim Baker, Mike Lechrone, Tom Coon, Ernest Cripe. Front Row, Coach Faudree, Don Brown, Ronnie Zimple- man. Bob Schumaker, Le- roy Young, Wendel Myers, Clarence Houser, Albert Simms, Marcus Freiden, Kenneth Workman, stud, manager. Down Front, John Morrisey, Dick Shanahan. Back Row: Max Richards. Lester Williarrs. William Helvey, Jim Hammond. Herbert Underwood. Kenneth Bucher, Ralph Bolinger, Tom McClure. Stanley Schnepp, Charles Swihart, Max Bucher, De-wood Coe, Coach Faudree. Front Row: Lee Dick Reiken, Ronald Metzger, Gene Metzger, Don Mosher, Jack Kissinger, Bob Snell, Carl Bechtold. Bruce Pottenger, Theron Rupley. Wayne Clark. Jim Klutz. Softball This year our softball team got off to a bad start, but ended up in third place in the county standings. This year's team was without the services of John Morford, last year's star hurler, but Bob Snell developed into a good pitcher and the rest of the team were soon able to hold their own with any team in the county. Season s Record Chester 3 Central 13 Chester 7 Urbana 2 Chester 35 Chippewa 5 Chester 11 Roann 10 Chester 4 Sidney 6 Chester 3 Urbana 10 Chester 7 Laketon 4 Chester 7 Urbana 2 COUNTY TOURNEY Chester 13 Lafontaine 9 Chester 4 Largo 5 Compliments of Compliments of Page Thirty-One O. K. Barber Shop Marks Drug Store Track First Row: Max Bucher, Lester Williams, Rex Schilling, William Helve� , Jim Klutz, Bill� Holloway, Ronald Metzger, Bob Johnson. Second Row: Ralph Bolinger, Bob Walgamuth, Jim Hammond. Bob Metzger, Danny Jo Fulton, Lee Dick Reiken, Charles Fleck. Stanley Schnepp, Herbert Underwood. John Rohrer. Third Row: Don Hyde, Richard Hapner, Dick Piper, Don Mosher, Harold Freiden, Bob Yentes. Kenneth Bucher, Charles Swihart, John Morford. Pal Schnepp. Jack Kissinger. Tom Dillman. Bob Snell, Coach Paul Faudree. The 1948 track season was a good year for Chester as they won every- thing but the Huntington Sectional Meet. Such performers as Hyde, Piper, Little, Bucher, Bollinger, Rupley, and Mosher made the squad top notch. Chester 59 Chester 69 2 Chester. 60 Chester 85% Chester 75 Wabash 50 Huntington 63V2 So. Whitley 20 Pierceton 40 Larwill 17 Central 58% Laketon 13 County Track Meet Wabash 73 Central 50 KOKOMO RELAYS Chester got fourth place in the meet with twenty-three schools. CONVERSE RELAYS Chester 62% Swazee 48% Fairmount 46 SECTIONAL TRACK MEET Chester got fourth place in the meet. Compliments of Ivan Little Hardware Compliments of Faurot's Complete Food Market Page Thirty-Three ACTIVITIES Compliments of eoiAjeg piepuEJS s,a !W Walnut Street Barber Shop jo sjuauit[dui03 Page Thirty-Four In future years when memories dim May the Ravelings remind you Of the many enjoyable hours We spent together in Chester High School Compliments of Compliments of George Merkle Breeder of Hampshire Chickens Lautzenhiser Home Store RA VELINOS Miss Gongwer—Sponsor. Charlie Fleck—Assistant Editor, lack Kissinger—Editor. Ronald Metzger—Business Manager. Mr. Smith—Sponsor. j Seated): Virginia Brandenburg. Mar- lene Schroll, Miss Gongwer. Char- les Fleck. Jack Kissinger. Ronald Metxger, Ann Snavely, Marie Betten Standing): Carolyn Garrison, Carl Bechtold, Don Mosher, Bruce Pot- tenger, Wayne Clark. Gene Metx- ger, Tom Dillman, Mr. Smith, Lois Cunrvngham. Coleen Warren. Betty Brandenburg The Class of '49 elected Jack Kissinger editor of this year's publication of the Rav- elings. To help carry the responsibility Charles Fleck was elected assistant editor and Ronald Metzger was elected business manager. Jack and Charles attended to the production of the book, while Ronald sup- ervised the circulation and advertising. Each member of the class was given a specific part in the Raveling's production. Each committee head was responsible for his particular committee's assignment. Page Thirty-Six Compliments of Wayne L. Morford. Phone 101-6 Compliments of Pyramid Oil Co.. Phone 245 CHESTER CHATTER Chester Chatter is the bi-weekly newspaper published by the advanced typing class with Miss Gongwer directing the journalism and Mr. Dilling dir- ecting the production. The reporters from the classes and organizations write news for their class and organization. (Left to right: Louella Blocher, Marie Betten, Patsy Hack, Lois Cunningham, Janet Metzger, Marilyn Garrison, Janet Watson, Beverly Schroll, Mr. Dilling, Betty Brandenburg, Anita Bollinger, Priscilla Kester, Connie Spann, Bill Doster, Beverly Steller, John Rohrer, Max Schilling, Miss Gongwer, Norman Chamberlain, Pauline Hippensteel, Coleen Warren, Norma Graham, Carolyn Garrison; at typewriters: Darletta Cox, Virginia Brandenburg, Barbara Barker. (At bottom): Miss Gongwer, adviser; Norma Graham, cir- culation manager; Betty Brandenburg, editor-in-chief; Mr. Dilling, adviser; Carolyn Garrison, art editor; Coleen Warren, assistant editor. Compliments of Compliments of Crownover Jewelry Co. Checkerboard Feed Store Page Thirty-Seven HI-Y Seated: Wiliam Helvey, Dick Paul. Gary Walters. Ronald Metzger, Keith Cripe. Charles Fleck. Don Mosher. Harold Frieden, Bill Holloway, Jim Klutz, Tom McClure. Theron Rupley. Gene Metzger. 2nd row: Mr. Smith. Mr. Dilling, Norman Chamberlain, Max Richards. Max Cunningham. Bob Littlefield, Robert Graham, Ted Frieden. Max Schilling, Jim Hammond. Lawrence Keaffaber, Lloyd Reiken, Mr. Weimer, Mr. Metzger. Jra row: Bob Snell, John Penrod. Jack Kissinger, Tom Dillman, Bruce Pottenger. Carl Bechtold, Charles Gibbs, James Schumaker, Morris Poer, Marion Haggard, Leon Ritenour, Wade Bolinger, Les er Williams. 4th row: John Rohrer, Gilbert Walls, Bob Yentes, Bob Walters. Dick Workman, Kenneth Bucher. Bill Doster, Wayne Clark, Max Bucher. Ralph Bolinger, Stanley Schnepp. The HI-Y is a high school branch of the Y.M.C.A. It is also affiliated with the TRI-HI-Y, a national organization. The purpose of the HI-Y organization is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The club holds meetings the second Wed- nesday of each month during convocation periods. The organization carries on outside activities such as swimming parties, skating parties, and the HI-Y banquet. Compliments of Compliments of Reiff Radio Service Jack Pinney Chevrolet Inc. Page Thirty-Eight Seated: Dora Better� , Coleen Warren. Juanita Young, Pat Hathaway, Eunice Hatfield. Mary Lois Fleck, Darletta Cox, Doris lefforge. Lois Cunningham, Jo Ann Leckrone, Marilee Boyer, Sue Anger, Priscilla Kester. Second Row: Miss Eshelman. Lois Bollinger. Elizabeth Gump, Marlene Schroll, Virginia Brandenburg, Trula Penrod. Peggy Baker. Gloria Vance. Anita Schroll, Ann Snavely, Carolyn Garrison, Marilyn Garrison, Pauline Hip- pensteel, Betty Brandenburg. Mary Fetters. Bonnie Frieden, Barbara Barker, Connie Spann, Miss Gongwer. Third Row: Caroline Enyeart, Catherine Cook, Jane Boocher. Esther Frey. Sylvia Young, Norma Graham, Marie Betten, Louella Blocher, Glo-ea Grossnickle. Doris Gibbs, Graceanna Royer, Beverly Stellar, Joan Zimpleman, Charlotte Wright. Mary Louise Clark, Janet Metzger. Y-teen The Y-Teen Club is a junior division of the Young Woman's Christian Association. It is an organization of sophomore, junior, and senior girls. The purpose of the Y-Teen is to promote higher Christian standards of conduct among high school girls. The Y-Teens meet on the second Wednesday of each month during convocation period. The girls entertained their parents at the annual Pa-Ma-and-Me Banquet and held a formal banquet in the spring. Miss Eshelman and Miss Gongwer are the sponsors. Pa jc Thirty-Nine Senior Play “Miss Jimmy” Miss Jimmy is a three-act comedy. Louise, a sophomore, is a pleasant girl about nineteon who is not so sure that studying is the best thing a girl can do in spring. Florence, her roommate, is not so romatically inclined, and tries to appear hard-boiled by making wise cracks. Catherine is a blond of the type that men are said to prefer, and she de- finitely prefers men. Doris, who rooms with her, is the freshman drudge. Harriet, the campus snob with an inferiority complex, is a dark-haired siren. In contrast to the college girls is Miss Watkins, who heads the school. Jimmy is the typical college boy, a little serious and still qay, but subject to romance in the spring. Droopy, the colored janitor, is exactly what the name implies. Professor Frazier went to Oxford and came back with a taste for tea and an English accent. The scene of the play is a room in the girls' dormitory at Brier Mountain College. The action of the play begins when Jimmy is forced by his fraternity brothers to enter the girls' dormitory in search of a girl's dress to wear in an initiation stunt. At the same time the girls are finding it difficult to get dates 'or {heir big dance of the year with anyone but brothers, cousins, and uncles, and when they capture Jimmy they decide to make his fraternity brothers escort them to the prom by holding Jimmy for ransom. From then on things happen. The girls have a time keeping Jimmy hidden from Professor Frazier and the dean. When they all fall for Jimmy and try to win him, Jimmy tries to escape by posing as Miss Jimmy in Louise’s dress. When everthing looks clear, the chief of police, who has a long record for catching kidnappers, appears. It is only with the aid of Droopy, who is himself trying to keep his chicken farm out of reach of the police, that Miss Jimmy is able to escape—after promising to come back for the prom. Darletta Cox, Catherine; Louella Blocher, prompter; Tom Dillman, Miss Jimmy; Marie Betten, Miss Watkins; Miss Gong- wer, director; Marlene Schroll, Florence; Virginia Brandenburg. Louise; Barbara Barker, Doris; Lois Cunningham, Harriet; John Penrod. Professor Frazier; Jack Kissinger, Droopy. Wade Bollinger, Steve Cobb; Richard Workman, Garret; Tom McClure, Victor Ward; Miss Eshelman, director; Sue Anger, Hazel; Jo Anne Leckrone, Aunt Angela; Connie Spann, Bona; Marilee Boyer, Bessie Rhoades; Leon Ritenour, Mr. Ward; Gary Walters. Gifford; Pat Hathaway, Eve Boyd. Junior Play “Let Me Out Of Here” Let Me Out Of Here is a farce comedy in three-acts Bona Lynn and Eve Boyd work together as typists and share a little two-room apartment. Bona has a handsome brother •hat Eve would like to meet. Eve has a wealthy aunt who wants her to marry Gifford Morton, an eccentric poet and writer of children's stories. Eve wants to be independent and has led her aunt to believe that she is attending an exclusive girls' school when she is really earning a salary. But Aunt Angela and Gifford are coming to pay Eve a visit! Eve isn't ready to be found out yet, so she and Bona go to ask a friend of theirs to pretend to be Eve's teacher so the aunt will not ask too many questions. While they are out, Garret, Bona's brother, arrives with a friend, Victor Ward, who has come to town to close an important business deal for his father. While waiting for the girls, Victor tears his trousers and Garret goes out to have them mended, not realizing that it is a holiday. The snoopy landlady, Bessie Rhodes, almost discovers Victor, but he gets rid of her by wearing a kimono and head scarf and by pretending to be one of the girls with a bad cold. Then Aunt Angela and Gifford come in . . see Victor and think they are in Ihe wrong apartment. They tell the landlady ... she thinks Vic- lor is a burglar . . . Victor has already frightened the comedy maid, Hazel Miles, into a faint. Garret comes back . . . Victor forces him to change clothes with him and goes out to keep his appointment, leaving Garrett in the same fix Victor was in. Then Victor’s father arrives . . . dirty from changing a tire. While he is cleaning up. Garret steals his clothes to get even with Vic- tor! Then . . well, there just isn't space here to describe all the hilarious things that happen. Even Steve Cobb, the super- stitious colored elevator boy, gets mixed up in the tangle, which gets worse and worse until it seems that nothing can straighten it out. But all ends happily in a most amusing way. Page Forty-One Back Row: John Rohrer, Richard Paul, Kenneth Workman, Trula Faye Penrod, Elizabeth Gump, Ben Wright, Russell Hap- ner, Mr. Leckrone, Bob Keaffaber, Dorothy Airgood, Ann Snavely, Tom Airgood. Mary Lois Fleck. Third Row: John Warren, Galen Chamberlain, Carol Marshall Carol Littlefield, Phyllis Bechtold, Nancy Knapp, Max Frye, Lawrence Keaffaber, Tom Coon, Max Cunningham, Dean Cox, Wendel Meyers, Mike Leckrone, Joan Zimple man, Lois Cunningham. Second Row: Melvin Speicher, Carol Gump, Virginia Branden- burg, Coleen Warren, Doris Gibbs, Tom Dillman, Jerry Coblentz, Janet Watson, Beverly Steller, Priscilla Kester. First Row: Carolyn Garrison, Darletta Cox, Eunice Hatfield, Lula- belle Penrod, Marilyn Garrison. Doris Lefforge, Barbara Barker. Senior Band Our Senior Band, under the direction of Mr. Leckrone, is composed of forty-five members. The band marches at every home game during the basketball season. Their director works out the unique marching formations. Junior Band The Junior Band is composed of students just beginning their musical activities. These thirteen boys and girls practice every Thursday morning with their instructor, Mr. Harold Leckrone. In Servia, Salem, and Liberty Mills there are twelve Junior Band members. Back Row: Ronald Zimpleman, Mr. Leckrone, Dick Zimpleman. Seated: Wanda Miller. Cnarlotte Smith. Bonnie Wiley, Janene Meyer. Pat Leckrone, Fannie Esther Swihart, Carol Gross nickle, Max Cox, Jimmy Speicher, Carol filler, Todd Hathaway. Majorettes (Left to right) Virginia Brandenburg, Mary Ann Gugle, Jerry Barker, Doris Bucher, Barbara Schroll, Lois Hapner. There are six majorettes who lead the band in their various formations at the ballgames. The five underclassmen made their first appearance with the band this year. Virginia has been a twirler for the past six years and has served as Drum Majorette the past three years. Boys ’ Glee Club The Boys' Glee Club is composed of twenty-four boys from the high school grades. These boys practice with their director, Miss Bowen, every Wednesday morning. 3rd Row: Jesse Yentes, Kenneth Bucher, Bill Doster, Charles Gibbs, Charles Swihart, Mari- on Haggard, Morris Poer, Bob Walters. 2nd Row: Dorsey Rho- ades, Max Marburger, Dick Brown, Bill Hollo- way, Jack Marburger, Jesse Yentes, John Rohrer. 1st,Row: Larry Schenkel, Ted Spann, Russell Coppes, Don Mosher, Keith Cripe, Leon Rite- nour, Melvin Speicher, Max Bucher, Lawrence Keaffaber, Miss Bern- ice Bowen. Page Forty-Three Girl’s Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club is composed of thirty-nine girls from grades ten, eleven, and twelve. The one weekly rehearsal is under the direction of Miss Bernice Bowen. 3rd Ron: Carolyn Enyeart, Barbara Barker, Pauline Hippensteel. Catherine Cook, Jane Boocher, Esther Frey, Glorea Gross- nickle. Beverly Stellar. Grace Anna Royer, Joan Zimple man, Marie Retten. Trula Faye Penrod, Anita Schroll. 2nd Row: Mary Lois Fleck, 8onn:e Frieden, Juanita Young. Mar lene Schroll, Elizabeth Gump. Peggy Baker, Priscilla Kester, Sue Anger, Sylvia Young. Mary Louise Clark, Charlotte Wright, Mary Fetters, Agnes Sleighter. 1st Row: Pat Hathaway, Eunice Hatfield, Marilee Boyer, Gloria Vance. Ann Snavely, Connie Spann. Jo Anne Leckrone, Virginia Brandenburg. Lois Cunningham. Betty Branden- burg. Coleen Warren. Darletta Cox, Janet Metzger, Doris Lefforge, Miss Bernice Bowen. Mixed Chorus The Chester High School Mixed Chorus is composed of forty-five members, selected from the boys' and girls' glee clubs, under the direction of Miss Bernice Bowen. This group sang in the Fall and Spring Con- certs, County Vocal Festival, District Con- test and Baccalaureate Service. Back Row: John Rohrer, Max Bucher, Bob Walters, Bill Doster, Charles Swihart. Marion Haggard, Melvin Speicher, Morns Poer, Kenneth Bucher. 3rd Row: Lawrence Keaffaber, Don Mosher, Keith Cripe, Bob Yentes, Leon Ri enour, jack Marburger. Jesse Yentes. Max Marburger, Bill Holloway, Dick Brown. Joan Zimpleman. 2nd Row: Juanita Young. Marlene Schroll. Barbara Barker, Peggy Baker. Priscilla Kester. Pauline Hippensteel, Beverly Steller, Grace Anna Royer, Trula Faye Penrod, Sue Anger Marie Betten. Sylvia Young, Mary Louise Clark. 1st Row: Miss Bernice Bowen. Pat Hathaway. Marilee Boyer, Gloria Vance, Ann Snavely, Connie Spann, Jo Anne Leck- rone, Virginia Brardenburg. Lois Cunningham, Betty Brandenburg, Coleen Warren, Darletta Cox, Janet Metzger, Doris Lefforge. Pat Hathaway, Ann Snavely, Mary Fetters, Marlene Schroll, Miss Gongwer, Virginia Bran- denburg, Glorea Grossnickle, Dora Betten, Betty Branden- burg, Marilee Boyer. (Seated) Jane Boocher, Gen- eva Parsons. Librarians The library is a place loved by every- one. Miss Gongwer, the librarian, has an efficient group who keep the newspapers and magazines in place. They help Susie and Henry find the wanted books and keep the back of the assembly in order. Student Council The members of the student council are made up of class presidents. The group meet with Mr. Smith to discuss problems that arise here at school. They take charge of many activities that are carried on in the school. The members are as follows: Tom Dillman, Gary Walters, Harold Frieden, Wendell Meyer, Marilyn Leffel, and Jim Baker. (Left to right): Jimmy Baker, Harold Frieden, Wendell Meyer, Marilyn Leffel, Gary Walters, Mr. Smith, Tom Dillman. Page Forty-Five Seated: Billy Keaftaber, Lee Ray Auginbaugh. Larry Shenkel. Elliot Chamberlain, fed Mor- ford, Maurice Frieden, Jimmy Speicher. Dewayne Beery. Marcus Frieden. Donald Vance. Paul Graham. Larry Monord, Dick Shanahan. Second Row: Mr. Scribner. Lawrence Keaf- faber, Max Schilling. Bob Graham, Tom Airgood, Bob Littlefield, Robert Schumaker. Wendell Meyers. Bob Keaffaber, Larry Frye, Norman Chamberlain. Max Cunning- ham. Bill Finton. Third Row: Russel Coppas, Jesse Tentes, ary Walters, Ralph Bolinger, Max Bucher, Bob Snell. Melvin Speicher, Harold Frieden. Ronald Metzger. Fourth Row: James Schumaker. Carl Bechtold. Richard Workman, Charles Gibbs, John Penrod. Jack Kissinger, John Rohrer, Ken. neth Bucher, Keith Cripe. Boys 4-H The 4-H club is a national organization of boys and girls interested in rural activities. This year about 55 boys are enrolled in the boy's 4-H in Chester Township. There are three clubs, the Salem Club, the Hustling Hay Seed Club and the Jr. Hustling Hay Seed Club. These clubs meet every two weeks during the summer at one of the member's homes or at the school building. These boys are enrolled in beef, dairy,, sheep, sow and litter, garden, corn, soy beans, rabbit and poultry projects. They receive much honor at the county and state fairs. Future Farmers The Future Farmers of America is a na- tional organization of high school boys studying vocational agriculture. The local chapter was organized in 1945 under the direction of Mr. Cecil Scribner, vocational argiculture teacher. The purpose of the or- ganization is to develop on the part of the boys a challenge for better leadership, clearer thinking, co-operation, and the de- sire 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 farm- ing practices are held or sometimes an outside speaker is brought in to discuss a topic of interest to farm boys. Seated: Billy Keaffaber, Lee Ray Aughin- baugn, Elliot Chamberlain, Tom Airgood, Larry Schenkel. Bob Littlefield Ted Fried- en, Bob Graham, Norman Chamberlain, Max Schilling. Max Cunningham. Second Row: Mr. Scribner, Dick Paul. Gary Walters. Theron Rupley, Charles Fleck, Bob Snell, Melvin Speicher, Charles Little, Bill Holloway. Stanley Schnepp. Mr. Smith. Third Row: Jesse Yentes. John Rohrer. James Schumaker, Richard Workman, Charles Gibbs, John Penrod. Jack Kissinger, Harold Frieden. Ronald Metzger, Keith Cripe, Ralph Bolinger. Page Forty-Six (Top row; left to right): Norma Gra ham. Anita Schroll, Ann Snavely. Sylvia Young. Carol Littlefield. Beverly Steller. Doris Gibbs. Esther Frey. Carol Gump, Mary Ann Gugle, Patsy Hack, Geneva Ann Parson, Gail Ritenour. (Second row): Mrs. Lytle, Phyllis Bechtold, Juanita Young, Beverly Schroll, Lois Hapner, Barbara Schroll, Sara Jane Felter, Norma Frey, Lois Cunningham. Virginia Brandenburg. Marlene Schroll. Col- een Warren. Carol Walls, Eliza- beth Gump, Doris Bucher. (Bottom row): Sandra Clark, Phyllis Metzger. Dorothy Lefforge. Joyce Berkhart, Helen Penrod, Marilyn Grossnickle. lulubelle Penrod. Bon nie Wiley. Dorothy Airgood, Anna Mae Helvey. Phyllis Parson. Carol Marshall, Barbara Marshall, Jerry Barker. Girls 4-H There are seven clubs in Chester Town- ship: Chester Senior Worthwhile, president, Ann Snavely; Chester Junior Worthwhile, president, Barbara Schroll; Salem Happy Hustlers, president, Anita Schroll; Servia Happy Homemakers, president, Marlene Schroll; Liberty Mills, president, Norma Gra- ham Central Senior, president, Jean Ryan, Central Junior, president, Sally Johnson. There were eighty-three who enrolled and seventy who completed their work. There were thirteen first year, nine third year, and five fifth year pins received and one ten year locket was awarded. The clubs were supervised by Miss Stone, now Mrs. Louis Dale. Mrs. Lytle now has charge of the 4-H work. Poultry Judging The poultry judging team had a very suc- cessful beginning year. They placed sec- ond in the District Contest which gave them the right to compete in the Purdue Round- up. At Purdue the team received fourth prize and the right to judge at the State Fair where they won first place. At the At- lantic Seaboard Exposition in Richmond, Virginia, the team placed third in the 4-H group. Then the team received an invita- tion to judge at the International Livestock Show, and they placed sixth in that. The team was composed of John Rohrer, Charles Fleck, Dick Workman, and Gary Walters. Page Forty-Seven j Dairy Judging Team Any 4-H member may belong to the Dairy Judging Team. The main activ- ity in this organization is the practical application of knowledge of what constitutes a good dairy cow. Our team this year did not have the iuck enjoyed by the other judging teams, because they lost in the county contest. (Loft to right) Charles Fleck, Norman Chamberlain, Mr. Scribner, John Rohrer, Gary Walters, Dick Work- man. Livestock Judging Team The livestock team this year was made up of the following boys: Robert Burch, Jack Kissinger, John Penrod, Ronald Metzger, Robert Little, and Harold Frieden. The team placed second in the County, first in the Dis- trict, second in the Purdue Round Up, and eleventh at. the State Fair. (Left to right): Ronald Metzger, Jack Kissinger, Mr. Scribner, Harold Frieden. Vegetable Judging Team The Vegetable Judging Team is a comparatively new organization. They study all about pests and different dis- eases that affect vegetables. The team has been judging for only two years. This year they placed 28th out of 106 teams in the State which put them in the top bracket. (Left to right): Norman Chamberlain, Bill Holloway, Robert Walters, Mr. Scribner, John Penrod, Charles Fleck, Bob Graham. Page Forty-Eight School Help BUS DRIVERS (Left to right): Wayne Collett, Kenneth Miller, Paul Baker, Ralph Warren, Paul Shanahan, Lloyd Heeter, Harold Cripe, Dorsey Metzger. Chester's pride and joy was the two new busses, waiting to begin a great life of service hauling Chester students to and from school. Lloyd (Red) Heeter and Ralph Warren are the drivers of the new busses. We are also proud of our seven other able drivers. We salute our bus drivers of Chester Township for their fine handling of our students. SCHOOL COOKS (Left to right): Mrs. Lytle, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Wall, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Beigh. Recently a hot lunch program was started here at school. This called for someone who could cook, and Chester was very fortunate in hiring some very good copks. Even though hot lunches are just getting started, most o the students get plenty to eat, and are satisfied with what they get. CUSTODIAN Mr. Vance. We are able to say that we have one of the best kept buildings around. This is because of the excellent way our school has been kept clean. V e owe this fact to Mr. Vance and his helpers who have done a fine job this year. Pago Forty-Nine • � FACULTY Faculty Friends, advisers, helpers, misers; Nicknames, jokes, intelligent folks; Bald heads, pet phrases, assignments, and B.S. degrees Yes, all these and more too, pertain to our Very nice group of teachers. Principal Mr. Jason J. Smith Mr. Smith has been our principal for five years. It has been through his untiring efforts and leadership that we have been able to advance. We hope that as we leave these halls of learning we may carry some of his teachings with us. He received his schooling at Ball State Teacher's Col- lege, where he received his B. S. de- gree, and at Indiana University, where received his M.S. degree. He teaches the Senior Government Class. Trustee Mr. Karl L. Ulmer Much credit must be given our trustee for making Chester a better school. During the three years that he has served in the capacity of trustee, he has proved that he is in- terested in nothing but the best for Chester High School. Page Fifty-Four School Clerk Maxine Yentes During the past six years, Chester has been fortunate in having such a reliable school clerk. Her friendly manner and driving initiative are the characteristics that make her so well liked at Chester. Advisory Board County Superintendent The members of the Advisory Board are the elected representatives of the people of Chester Township. For their untiring interest in our school and its functions, we express our apprecia- tion. Mr. C. L. Vandegrift During his twelve years as superin- tendent of the schools of Wabash County, Mr. Vandegrift has done much to raise the standing of our school. He received the Bachelor's De- gree from Manchester College and the Master's Degree from Ball State. Page Fifty-Five Bernice Bowen Manchester College, B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory, In- diana Central College. Music and Art. That's better; we'll take it clear through this time. Wayne Dilling Manchester College, A. B. Commerce This is a one-minute timed writing—go! Ida Eshelman Manchester College, A. B. English. Time will tell. Gerold Faudree Manchster College, A. B. Science, Basketball Coach. See if you can balance this equation. Page Fifty-Six Paul Faudree Manchester College History, Health and Safety, Mathematics, Baseball and Track Coach. Ye gad. Betty Gongwer Manchester College, A. B. English So fourth and so fifth. Harold Leckrone Manchester College, B. S. Music, Instrumental Key, look at your key! Mrs. Lois Lytle Manchester college, B. S. Home Ec. and Physical Ed. 'Now, did I tell you this, or was it the other class? Page Fifty-Seven Gale E. Metzger Manchester College, A. B. Social Studies, Latin, Health 'Now our kids . . Cecil Scribner State Teachers College River Falls, Wis., B. A. E., Purdue In- tensive Units Vocational Agriculture, Gen- eral Science. You birds. John I. Searer Manchester College, A. B. Goshen College History, Mathematics When I was in Wakaru- sa . . Lee Weimer Manchester College, A. B., Ball State M. S. Mathematics Pass. Page Fifty-Eight HUDSON AUTOMOBILES AND INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARM MACHINERY BOLINGER FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY North Manchester, I nil. Phone 785 Reahard Implement Co. Russell Reahard, Auctioneer FAUDREE BROTHERS SINCE 1911 JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS FARMERS HEADQUARTERS North Manchester, Indiana Painting HOUSE OF HARTER We want to thank the patrons and every- body interested in Chester High School for their wonderful patronage. Sporting Goods Goshen, Indiana Indiana Lawrence Bank Trust Co. Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. DEPOSITS $5,000,000.00 Get Your Gas and Oil At Cleveland's Phillips “66” Station John Schoolman GROCERIES and MEATS South End of Mill Street Bippus, Indiana North Manchester. Indiana Phone 76 BEST WISHES, CLASS OF ’49 Chicago Transformer Division ESSEX WIRE CORPORATION North Manchester, Indiana Carter Auto Service KAISER-FRAZER AUTOMOBILES Central Oil Company Auto Body Repair — New Parts Station and Tank Wagon Service Wrecker Service Phone 178 We Serve You With A Smile Phone 555 North Manchester. Indiana Page Sixty-One Grist Builders Supply, Inc. Compliments of IRA L KING Hard and Soft Wood Lumber Plumbing Supplies and Hardware Roofing and Asbestos Siding General Contracting Mill and Office in Southeast North Manchester Phone 251-2 department Store CHESTER STUDENTS - PATRONS - TEACHERS “We Appreciate Your Friendship” BUBipuj Xjjaqiq t7'8I auoqdapj spaa j tets A-raqn saaas -asaa -onkiaiho -tyoo Cyiyho aoivAaia Aiaaan Page Sixty-Two WESTAVER’S CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEFORE AND AFTER THE GAMES CLASS OF '49 Bring Your Car Up to Standard With UALL’CI drug store ■ f MAIN ST. NORTH MPNC HI r ' I NO I STANDARD SERVICE Phone 710 LAWRENCE CLEM La Vogue Beauty Salon TRY TRICK PERMANENT WAVES COLD WAVES FOR LUMBER AND BRICK LATEST IN HAIR STYLING Trick Lumber Company THELMA JEREW MARY JANE BROOKS Phone 11 Phone 656 120 East Main Street Compliments Of Rvo itt nun Vi nvnhnvr Druciy anu ii arnnaiT SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Sidney Feed Implement Company Compliments of Complete Line of McMillan Feeds and J. I. Caso Farm Equipment Burkhart Poultry and Eggs, Inc. SIDNEY, INDIANA Phone 2291 Page Sixty-Three Ramsey’s Grocery al Wayne and Seventh Raymond Brooks for SOFT DRINKS Chester Township and LUNCH MEATS Attorney George H. Walters Sons IF IT'S Cash Buyers Shively’s POULTRY AND EGGS IT'S GOT TO BE GOOD Servia, Indiana Dairy Phone 248-R9 North Manchester Phone 14 Hayes Motors, Inc. SALES AND SERVICE Compliments of Beckley and Fifth Streets Telephone 554 North Manchester Foundry North Manchester Indiana Makers of HEATING AND LAUNDRY Compliments of STOVES Fred S. Kissinger Your Home Comfortizer Also Grey Iron Castings INSULATION — COMBINATION STORM WINDOWS — VENETIAN AWNINGS — ROOFING AND SIDING Phone 153 Page Sixty-Four Manchester Co-Operatives, Inc. Farm Bureau Oil Company Groceries; Meats; Frozen Foods Tractor and Motor Fuels of all Types LOCKERS Also Heater and Furnace Oil LET US SERVE YOU Phone 542 North Manchester PREMIUM AND REGULAR MOTOR OIL GREASE FOR EVERY NEED COMPLETE INSURANCE CALL ROY TAYLOR SERVICE Service Man Of CHESTER TOWNSHIP L J. Yoder Let Us Insure Your Farm Properly Wabash Plain Dealer and Times Star THE GRILL Best in Food And Fountain Service Hathaway Bros. Vim Sporting Goods Store ATHLETIC GOODS: SPORTING GOODS EQUIPMENT FOR ALL SPORTS 1027 S. Calhoun Ft. Wayne, Ind. Page Sixty-Five NEW SPRING STYLES are HERE MEN'S FINE ALL-WOOL SUITS (al prices you'll agree are reasonable) SPORT COATS. SLACKS. SPORT AND DRESS SHIRTS. HATS. SHOES AND FURNISHING GOODS Come in and look around - - - You'll not be urged lo buy. THE STORE FOR MEN PHONE 325 Good As The Best BETTER THAN THE REST PRISER’S QUALITY CLEANERS 505 College Ave. North Manchester Compliments Of The Peabody Seating Co. Incorporated North Manchester, Indiana Page Sixty-Six SPANN’S CAFE Compliments of Stuckey Bros. SALES AND SERVICE 213 E. Main Phone 727 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK frotr Overholt Quality Shop 5 A. M. to 12 P. M. PLUMBING AND HEATING Phone 468 North Manchester Indiana The Village Store E. C. Dosler, Prop. Wetzel Insurance Agency Where Insurance is a Business HIGHEST QUALITY FAIR PRICES On Crossroads of America Phone 248-4 Servia, Ind. 130 2 East Main Street North Manchester, Indiana Telephone 76 The Best in Footwear For All The Family Wible’s Shoe Store Nationally Advertised Jarman - City Club - Enna Jettiek - Velvel Ster Acrobat - Weather Bird - American Girl - Sandler of Boston Page Sixty-Seven Paul L Baker ALL KINDS OF FENCING MATERIALS South of Covered Bridge North Manchester Indiana THE CYCLONE SEEDER COMPANY Urbana Indiana CATTLE AND HOGS For Highest Prices Phone 124 EACH DAY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Calves Bought on Wednesdays TOYS GIFTS Compliments of Armstrong’s Electric 112 East Main Street Teter Live Stock Market On Road 13 at Eel River Bridge North Manchester Indiana BOOKS APPLIANCES Compliments of Compliments of Paul A. Beam Big Four Elevator Representative GRAIN; FEED; COAL; SEEDS; ETC. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY North Manchester of Indiana the UNITED STATES Phone 160 Page Sixty-Eight WITH COMPLIMENTS and BEST WISHES for THE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1949 Don Mote Attorney At Law BEST WISHES North Manchester Fertilizer Go, SPORT and GENE Mobile Service CANDY and SOFT DRINKS Across From College North Manchester Indiana Frantz Mobil Service Across From Post Office CAR UNDERCOATING A SPECIALTY Phone 13 North Manchester Indiana ELECTRICITY Still Your Biggest Bargain Public Service Co. ot Indiana, Inc RADIOS PHONOGRAPHS VICTROLA RECORDS REFRIGERATORS RANGES Small Appliances LAMPS HOUSEWARES TOYS GIFTS For Every Occasion RUPPEL’S 113 East Main BEFORE AND AFTER THE GAME Stop At Sam’s Restaurant West Main Street North Manchester Indiana BEST WISHES to the SENIOR CLASS OF '49 Snyders I. G. A. Market Page Sixty-Nine Quality Bakery 108 N. Walnut CLEANING PRESSING SUITS MADE TO ORDER North Manchester SWEET ROLLS DOUGHNUTS — COOKIES SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES Otho E. Hill 219 East Main Street Phone 126-1 DYEING REPAIRING FIRESTONE TIRES AND TUBES FARM TRACTOR TIRES Good Luck To Class of '49 Kennedy-Lucas Tire Service HIGH SPEED RECAPPING Compliments of Landis Drug Store Fred McClure FULL-O-PEP FEEDS PILOT OYSTER SHELL STONEMO GRANITE GRIT SALISBURY REMEDIES Phone 529 Bruce Kramer C ompany DRY CLEANING LAUNDRY Page Seventy I H. R. TERRYBERRY CO. Manufacturing Jewelers Fine Class Jewelry Inter-Collegiate Press Kansas City, Missouri Graduation Announcements WAYNE ATKINSON Rochester, Indiana Indiana Representative Smith’s Heating and Sheet Metal LENNOX FURNACES OIL OR COAL STOKERS ROOFING SPOUTING LIGHTNING RODS North Manchester Roliin L. Smith Phone 16 North Manchester Creamery Manufacturers of QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 330 207 S. Sycamore North Manchester Indiana BONNIE’S GRILL Sandwiches Short Orders Home Cooked FOODS Delicious Milk Shakes and Malts Pioneer Ice Cream SERVICE GAS OIL Firestone Tires; Batteries Accessories Windshield Wiper Service We Fix Flats Charge Batteries ALWAYS A PLACE TO PARK State Road 113 Servia, Indiana SENIORS As you go on in life don't fail to carry with you the spirit of good citizenship acquired in high school. Your generation can contribute much to the dignity and prestige of our nation. International College SCHOOL OF COMMERCE Fort Wayne, Indiana Page Seventy-One Bippus Farm Supply Bippus Service Station QUALITY FARM EQUIPMENT CITIES SERVICE GAS AND OIL WITH COMPLETE SERVICE Tires; Batteries and Accessories Bippus, Indiana Bippus, Indiana Telephone 72 Phone 90 Urschel’s Community Club Compliments of Freeze Jewelry Store SPORTING GOODS — TOBACCOS AND 108 East Main Street Green Lantern Gift Shop North Manchester Indiana Next Door to City Hall Frantz Lumber Company Lloyd M. Bolan 210 N. Walnut St. GENERAL CAR REPAIR UNITED MOTORS SERVICE Alignment and Wheel Balancing 39 YEARS OF SERVICE A Specialty Phone 61 ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL Manchester College Phone 5 THE HOME TOWN COLLEGE Fully Accredited For Information Call 113 Page Seventy-Two Compliments of Manchester Hatchery and Laketon Locker Service Compliments of Rice Sales and Service Bippus Indiana Compliments of Leonard Supply Co. Morris 5 10 to $1.00 Store YOUR SATISFACTION MEANS Silver Lake Indiana OUR SUCCESS The Bippus State Bank Bippus, Indiana COMMERCIAL BANKING Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W eimer Locker C ompany 105 West Main Street , Phone 73 Frozen Food Lockers FRIGIDAIRE North Manchester Custom Slaughtering Page Seventy-Three Compliments Of The Harting Furniture Co. OL Irieneltij furniture J fore Quality Remains Long After the Price is Forgotten! Marathon Station CARL JOHNSON North Manchester Indiana Phone 20 PLYMOUTH DESOTO Priser Auto Sales Country's Leading Auto Sales Finest Cars in the Low Medium Priced Fields 801 West Main North Manchester Phone 361 SALES SERVICE The Warner Brooder and Appliance Corporation NORTH MANCHESTER. INDIANA Manufacturers of Complete Line of Poultry Equipment WARNER ELECTRIC BROODER and PREMIER FEEDERS and FOUNTAINS Page Seventy-Four CLIFF SNYDER FORD MOTOR SALES Compliments of Frantz Grocery LIBERTY MILLS PHONE INDIANA 18-7 Compliments of Jack’s Barber Shop LIBERTY MILLS INDIANA Page Seventy-Five BEST WISHES To The Future of The Class Wings Flowers of '49 Ademar Rufle Jewelry Store SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Jewelers and Optometrists Since 1892 Phone 280 410 N. Market North Manchester North Manchester The Senior Class of 1949 of Chester High School wishes to express its appreciation to the following people and firms: To Mr. Hazlett of the Cron Studio in Ft. Wayne for his interest, patience and excellent photography. To Mr. Milliner of the Herald Press for the interest and care given the printing of the book. To Mr. Montague of the Fort Wayne Engraving Company for his help in planning “Ravelings”. To all the individuals and firms whose interest, advertising and page sponsorships made this book possible. To Mr. Miller for his interest and care in taking many of our special pictures. To Mr. Baker and the staff at the Heckman Bindery for their special work on the cover and the binding. Page Seventy-S';