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

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The old covered bridge, completed in 1872, is a symbol of the standards of our community 75 years ago. Three quarters of a century ago it was a good standard of pro- gress. Although today it is past its prime, it should be remembered as a step- ping stone of the past. The Old Covered Bridge The Iron Bridge Midway between the covered bridge and the new bridge was the iron bridge's debut into our1 community. It too was c symbol of progress about 50 years ago. But time marches on. Now this bridge has fallen behind our community standards. Page Four

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A Twenty Year Dream Come True Back in the 1920's a few people of our community began to envision the need of a new bridge across Eel River at the east end of Main Street. But there were many problems between a dream and a quarter of a million dollar realization. After many vicissitudes, the state finally appropriated the money to make the dream come true. The bid of J. C. O'Conner and Sons of $249,824.54 was accepted, and after a year of hard work, the bridge was completed and formally opened on Saturday, September 17, 1949. As Dr. George Seward cut the re- straining ribbon, Governor Schricker, who had just completed his dedicatory address, was driven across the bridge while Mike Leckrone played Auld Lang Syne . Thus, the dream of a few citizens twenty years ago became a reality in the progress of our community. Has Grown With The Page Three

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 This bridge may be regarded as a symbol of the service our government can render its people in a free and enlightened age and as we dedicate the bridge may we rededicate ourselves to our responsibilities as citizens of America in these trying days — Dedicatory Address of Henry F. Schricker. I would like to extend my sincere greetings to the faculty and students of the Senior Class, and to congratulate them upon the great advantages they have enjoyed in one of the finest high schools in Indiana. I was very proud of the contribution the students made to the ceremonies incident to the bridge dedication, and especially the excellence of the high school band.” — Special message from Governor Schricker to Ravelings' Staff. We Dedicate As old bridges must give way to new incorporating into their construc- tion the latest scientific developments of our ever changing times, so old schools and old ideas must give way to the new in the progress of civilization. In this progress the moral and spiritual values must be strengthened with the physical. To the Spirit of Progress that promotes these moral, spiritual, and physical values, the Class of 1950 dedicates this volume of Ravelings. Page Five