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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1954 volume:

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' J °f ,.«tra thlnss ' 5 5° P oxithose °=t ' n ' S ' s seotion you „f?, J? t ' ie coian, .- -„., --a:. e..rc-se..tc-o ' by fer e ?Sf «°,, heir Mch se ool - ' ou, ,,-, J • Jot a dot— thats -° ro.nt to you. ° - - -it was a ° itc t.. ha h ■ i ' ° nttoyou. - • ■■■■ ' -•it wa. . ■ f - h onool =..,o..ti,n after u. s ' e . ,ish you c. tents omen Faculty and School Personnel Activities Sports Classes 5-10 11-24 25-32 33-52 Phone I8-FI4 Compliments C0BLEN1Z SON, SALES AND SERVICE Allis-Chdimers — New Idea Liberty Mills, Indiana Mr. Smith Faculty Dear Students and Friends of Chester Township High School: As you peruse the pages of the 1954 Ravelings, I hope that you will recall the pleasant memories of your own school days at Ches- ter or wherever you may have gone to school. Or, perhaps you are now in schooll If so, I hope that this book may inspire you to greater success in your own school experiences. Jason J. Smith Sponsored by ROLLING SMITH ' S HEATING AND LP GAS SERVICE Winkler — Furnaces — Lennox Phil-Gas Dealer -Mdviioru iJSoard The Advisory Board in Chester Township consists of Mr. Georgs Harshman, Mr. Clarence Schilling, and Mr. Robert Beery. These men together with the Trustee are responsible for the many fine ad- vantages that we at Chester en- joy. Our thanks go to them.. Mr. Ulmer is completing his eighth and final year as trustee of Chester Township. As he leaves this field of service, the Class of ' 54 wishes to express its apprecia- tion to him for all the contribu- tions he has made for the better- ment of our school and feels sure that he will continue to be with us in his capacity as a citizen. I rincipul Mr. Smith has been principal at Chester for ten years. During that time the students have learned to know him as a friendly counselor with a world of patient understanding. We wish him con- tinued success. l ountu Superintendent Mr. C. L. Vandegrift, B.S., Man- chester College; M.S., Indiana University. For his personal inter- est in our school and its advance- ment, the Class of 1954 wishes to extend to Mr. Vandegrift its heartfelt thanks. ScllOOl U c ' K For eleven years, Mrs. Yentes has been writing slips and passes and listening to our excuses. We wonder if she ever hears a new excuse. Good luck, Maxine. Compliments of FARM BUREAU ELEVATOR CO-OP — FARM BUREAU North Manchester. Indiana Compliments of CO-OP LUMBER YARO PSlS?r ' ?!S S™ . Uiy,Xi....,U.L.. , i 5 v.,aiMk AMfe ?!i; : MRS. LOIS AMISS Outside Rows English and Library Science Manchester College B.S. MISS BERNICE BOWEN Take it a step higher Music and Art Manchester College, B.S.; Cincinnati Conservatory; Indiana Central College MR. WAYNE DILLING Do you have a question? Commerce Manchester College, A.B.; Indiana University MR. GEROLD FAUDREE Wash your acid bottles! Science, Basketball Coach Manchester College, A.B.; Purdue Uni- versity MR. PAUL FAUDREE Fifteen laps and take a shower! Mathematics, Social Studies, Basket- ball and Track; Coach Jr. High and Freshman Basketball Manchester College, B.S. MR. HAROLD LECKRONE You ' ve been listening to WLS! Music and Instrumental Manchester College, B.S. Compliments of FRANTZ AGENCY Real Estate — Farm Loans — North Manchester Indi. MR. JOHN I. SEARER Did you do that? History, English, and Mathematics Manchester College, A.B.; Goshen Col- lege, Indiana University MR. JAMES TYLER Let ' s settle down! Health, Driver Education, Social Studies, Spanish Manchester College, A.B.; Bethany Seminary, B.D.; Indiana University MRS. IDA VAN CAMP Now for tomorrow! English and History Manchester College, A.B.; Indiana Uni- versity Compliments of HOOVER POULTRY FARM AND HATCHERY 3 miles south of North Manchester Phone 782 W MRS. LOIS LYTLE Have you any comment Home Economics and Physical Educa- tion Manchester College, B.S.; Ball State Teachers College MR. ROBERT MERTZ Is it clean? Mathematics and Science Manchester College, A.B.; Purdue Uni- versity, Indiana University MR. CECIL SCRIBNER Listen, you guys! Agriculture State Teachers College, River Falls, Wisconsin, B.S.E.; Purdue Intensive Units Firemen: Keith Frieden, Cecil Filer Bus Drivers: Top Row, Mr. Marburger, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Heeter, Mr. Harter. Bottom Row, Mr. Baker, Mr. Shana- han, Mr. Coblentz, Mr. Cripe. Cooks: Mrs. Coblentz, Mrs. Leonhard, Mrs. Beigh, Mrs. Judy. Mrs. Richards. Janitors: Mr. Jordan, Mr. Vance. Mr. Martin, Mr. Myers. Mr. Keaffaber Driver Education Class; Sharon Hapner, Mary Lou Tyner, Martha Swinger, Marilee Baker, Lucy Robinson, Eeulah Young, Shirley Krichbaum, Barbara Meyer, Martha Kline, Sue Richards. Pat Leckrone, Betty Wil- liams, Larry Jordan, Beverly Buckingham, Kendall V alter, Dorothy Lefforge, R. J. Renicker, Edythe Meyer, Kobin Miller, Mr. Tyler. lO Sonnv Houser Activities Dear Friends, In the pages that follow you will find a story of our high school activities. We believe that you will find pictures of all the students in our schools. We have tried to make the 1954 Ravelings the best yet. We hope you will enjoy it. Sonny G. NVm. Sayers Phone 3I4F22 Compliments of BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Cecil W. Scribner Phone II7FI2 114 Walnut Street YODER INSURANCE AGENCY Telephone: 673-RI North Manchester 1 1 K liester ( natter in f- roducti ion students at Chester were kept well informed on this year ' s news and views through the school paper, Chester Chatter. This bi-weekly newspaper was the main project of the advanced typing class. Assistants were the class and club reporters who were kept busy writing news every other week. The capable leadership of Mrs. Amiss, Mr. Dilling, and the Chatter officers made this a successful year. We are proud to say it was a job well done. Bottom Picture Seated — Carol Marshall, Beverly Schroll, Marilyn Flora, Alice Alexander, Patsy Wagamuth, Kay Bonam. Standing — Mrs. Amiss, Anna Helvey, Jane Penwell, Karen Bollinger, Jerry Purdy, Jane Hippensteel, Richard Purdy, Phyllis Bechtold, Diane Landis, Myrtle Rowe, Darrel Graffis, Marilee Baker, Beulah Young, Aileene Allen, Jane Schenkel, Mr. DilUng, Gerry Coblentz, Mark Swinger, Sue Leonhardt. Compllmenis of WING ' S FLOWERS North Manchester Indiana Top Picture Seated — Carol Marshall, Beverly Schroll, Marilyn Flora, Phyllis Bechtold, Myrtle Rowe, Kay Bonam. Standing — Alice Alexander, Patsy Walgamuth, Anna Helvey, Mrs. Amiss, Jerry Purdy, Richard Purdy. Diane Landis, Marilee Baker, Mr. Dilling, Beulah Young, Aileene Allen, Gerry Coblentz. Compliments of WALNUT STREET BARBER SHOP North Manchester, Indiana 13 nkej a orui First Row — Beverly Schroll, Norma Con- ing, Sue Leonhardt, Rose Ann Bucher, Lucy Robinson, Phyllis Burkhart, Alice Alexander. Second Row — Pat Grindle, Myrtle Rowe, Phyllis Bechtold, Diane Landis, Marilyn Flora, Anna Helvey, Edythe Meyer. Third Row — Bill Leonhard, Marilee Baker, Ann Reber, Phyllis Rupley, Carol Parson, Marilyn Metzger, Shirley Krich- baum. Fourth Row — Ted Morford, Maurice Frieden, Aileene Allen, Beulah Young, Barbara Elkins, Helen Penrod, Catherine Gemmer. Fifth Row — Dewayne Ritenour, Dean Cox, Bob Keaffaber, Richard Purdy, Dick Shanahan, John Morrisey, Don Vance, Jerry Purdy, Gary Jackson. d oui -jl L tub Seated — Dick Shanahan, John Morrisey, Max Frye, Richard F urdy, Jerry Purdy, Don Vance. Standing — Dewayne Ritenour, Maurice Frieden, Bill Leonhard, Dean Cox, Bob Keafitaber, Keith Cook, Gary Jackson, Ted Morford. Ljirli a ulntette Norma Coning, Sue Leonhardt, Anita Bollinger, Rose Ann Bucher, Edythe Meyer. ■ reili ' reihntan , Sophomore Bobby Hapner, Jim Alexander, Dewayne Beery, Richard Miller, Ralph Penrod, Nel- son Zinsmeister, Monroe Walker, Jim Shanahan, Larry Stackhouse, Vernon Schroll, R. J. Renicker. Ronald Wiley, Tom Helvey, Kenneth Pratt, Jerry Badskey. ll5oUi V U rtette Gary Jackson, Maurice Frieden, Bill Leonhard, Ted Morford. -)ou Audqina Jack Sleighter, Mr. Scrib- ner, Leo Judy. Uegetable Audaina Standing — Kenneth Pratt, L a r r y Stackhouse, Mr. Scribner, Monroe Walker, Max Cox. Kneeling — Leland Beery, Robin Miller. Maurice Frieden, Mr. Scrib- ner, Bill Leonhard. Compliments of MUTUAL GRAIN COMPANY — Servia, Indiana — Phone 248F2 Wayne Glidden Feeds — Grain — Coal — Grinding — Seeds 15 S enior f lau Seated — Gerry Coblentz, Dick Shanahan, Beverly SchroU, Diane Landis, Jay Schilling, Kay Bonam. Standing — Mike Leckrone, Bob Messer, Myrtle Rowe, Marilyn Flora, Phyllis Jo Bechtold, Mrs. Van Camp, Alice Alexander, Max Frye. WE SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE Hildegarde is desperately anxious for an attractive senior boy to ask her to the big school dance. She tries everything but nothing works. Finally, mother gets her a date with Freddie, the only boy in school who wears knickers. He ' s a swell guy, but those short pants make him the joke of the school. She pleads with father to Let her break the date but father says, No! To make matters worse Hildegarde has given the little neighbor girl father ' s love letters to put in mail boxes. That settles it. junior J lau MEET CORLISS ARCHER Corliss, so bored she could scream, feel everyone is in a rut, especially her boyfriend, Dexter. Corliss decides to make up a fake diary, not her actual dull life, but an imaginary existance that would curl anyone ' s hair. Her temperate father becomes a raving alcoholic and a wife beater. Dexter becomes a juvenile delinqunt. Snoopy Cousin Agnes comes for a visit. Cousin Agnes doesn ' t miss a trick — so she reads the fake diary. Now the fur flies. Front Row — Rose Ann Bucher, Marilyn Metzger, Sue Leonhardt, Phyllis Burkhart, Norma Coning, Edythe Meyer. Back Row — Ted Morford, Maurice Frieden, Charles Zinsmeister, Helen Penrod, Barbara Elkins, Mrs. Van Camp, Gary Jackson. (Jjicind. Upper Left, Row 1 — Max Cox, Karen Bowen. Row 2 — Ralph Penrod. Bobb Keaffaber, Leo Frieden, Maurice Frieden. Upper Rig ' lii;, Row 1 — Richard Miller, Rosalie Rinehart, Donna Sleighter, Jean Hippenstesl. Row 2 — Sue Leonhardt, Rose Ann Bucher, Edythe Msyer, Marilyn Pratt, Jane Schsnkel. Row 3 — Saundra Stoops, Shirley Littlefield, Gloria Hack, Carol Marshall, Gloria Houser, Rosalie Holloway. Mr. Leckrone, Director: Under Leek ' s able direction the Chester High School Band has won a long series of firsts in District and State Competition. This year 129 medals were won at the District Solo and Ensemble Contests which reflect well-deserved credit on our able director. Mr. Leckrone Majorettes: Proudly leading our band at each of our home basketball games, our Majorettes gave sparkling performances. Hours of practice were required to get proper timing and precision. Jeanine Myers, Gerry Coblentz, Beverly Schroll, Marilyn Flora 17 Front Row — Gary Keaffaber, Helen Penrod, Kay Rich- ards, Beverly Buckingham. Middle Row — Bob Hippensteel, Dean Cox, Jim Shana- han, Mike Leckrone, Bruce Flora, Carol Grossnickle, Pat Leckrone. Top Row — Jerry Badskey, Sue Graham, Ann Reber, Phyllis Bechtold, Mike Walters, James Meyer, David Reber, Don Lefforge, Robin Miller. Front Row — Jane Hippensteel, Janice Marshall, Marcea Brandenburg, Alice Alexander, Mary Jane Merkle, Joyce Grossnickle, Sharon Myers. Top Row — Roger Tate, Charles Miller, Gary Jackson, Judy Leonhard, Gerry Coblentz, Jeanine Myers, Beverly SchroU, Betty Williams. Complimen+s of SUNRISE DAIRIES Band — The C.H.S. Band has prov ed its worth many times this year. The band marched at all home games except one, and Leek ' s unique formations brought well deserved applause each and every time. Band students brought back many honors from the District and State Solo and Ensemble contests which were held at Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, respectively. With all their significant achievements it may well be said that the Chester Band has completed another successful year. MARTIN ' S FEEDS Liberty Mills Courtesy of LIBERTY ELEVATOR Phone 18-H Indiana 18 Jli-lJ cu Row I — Max Frye, Jim Baker, Jay Schilling, Mike Leek rone, Don Brown, John Morrlsey, Clarence Houser, Dewayne Rltenour, Jerry Furdy, Mr. Mertz. Row 2 — Mr. Tyler, Richard Purdy, Don ance, Dick Bechtold, Bob Keaffaber, Dean Cox. Dewight Ritenour, Phil Snavely. Ronnie Kreider. Row 3 — Ralph Pen rod, Robin Miller, Tom Schumaker, Bill Leonhard, Ted Morford, Gary Jackson, Dick Shanahan, Bob Messer. Row 4 — Bob Leiter, Dewayne Beery, R. J. Renicker, Maurice Frieden, Darrel Graffis, Leo Judy, Charles Miller. Row 5 — Max Cox, Kendal Walter, Larry Jordan. Charles Zinsmelster, Todd Hathaway, Noel Yordy, Bob Barker, Don Judy, James Meyer. S undli in e o Row I — Julia Pottenger, Kay Bonam, Myrtle Rowe, Diane Landis. Phyllis Bechtold, Beverly Schroll. Marilyn Flora, Patsy Walgamuth, Gerry Coblentz, Anna Helvey. Row 2 — Mrs. Amiss. Miriam Swinger, Mary Ellen Snavely. Joyce Grossnickle, Jane Schenkel, Shelby Bechtold. Edythe Meyer, Phyllis Burkhart. Sue Leonhardt. Sharon Hap- ner, Mary Lou Tyner. Row 3 — Fannie Swihart. Marilyn Pratt. Doro- thy Lefforge, Ann Reber, Pat Grindle, Lucy Robinson, Carol Parsons, Shirley Krichbaum, Catherine Gemmer, Marilyn Metzger. Row 4 — Betty Williams. Beverly Buckingham, Barbara Meyer, Dora Young, Martha Kline, Carol Grossnickle, Rose Ann Bucher, Norma Coning, Mrs. Van Camp. Row 5 — Pat Leckrone, Sue Richards, Marilee Baker, Aileene Allen, Beulah Younc, Carol Marshall, Alice Alexander. Phyllis Rupley, Helen Pen rod, Barbara El kins. Sunbeam K lub Row I — Barbara Farley, Jane Penwell, Jan- ice Pratt, Martha Swinger, Margaret Klutz, Donna Slelghter, Glenna Brubaker, Nancy Haupert. Ann Keaffaber, Jessie Robnison. Row 2 — Julia Furdy, Norma Helvy. Jane HIppensteel, Pearl Kline. Nancy Mcintosh. Janice Marshall, Linda Morrlsey, Rachel Cook, Esther Brovant. Marcea Brandenburg. Jean HIppensteel. Row 3 — Mrs. Lytle, Sharon Chrlstman, Sylvia Rieman, Rosalie Holtoway, Janet Morford, Martha Merkle, Lois Michel. Betty Smith, Sharon Myers, Frieda Allen, Janet Badskey, Gloria Hack. Row 4 — Rosemary Miller, Mary Bitzell, Linda Clark, Janie Robinson, Martha Wood- cox, Judy Leonhard, Carolyn Metzger, Janine Myers. Dean Spencer, Pat Flora, Lou Jean Howard. Row 5 — Jo Ann Landis, Kay Richards, Pat Shanahan, Saundra Stoops, Judy Jordan, Roberta Akers, Janet Buckingham, Laurale Brandenburg, Geraldine Bradley, Evelyn Betten. Row 6 — Sandra Shock, Rosalie Rinehart, Mary Jane Merkle, Karen Bowen. Dorcus Davis, Shirley LIttlefield, Gloria Houser, Karen Bollinger, Verlinda Clevenger, Nancy Clevenger, Sue Graham, Mary Evelyn Blocher. m ;i eci in net s 9j ci n d !ow I — Mary Lou Sufherlln, Evelyn Taylor, arol Miller. Richard Bollinger, Steve Reift :sTher Taylor, Barbara Stoops. ?ow 2 — Ronnie Baker, Richard Miller, Janet iadskey, Frieda Allen, Rosemary Miller, tan ley Walker, Stanley Hoover, Max Taylor, Donald Brandenburg, Morris Sites, Delorls iites. iow 3 — Mr. Leckrone. vesli m a n , S opli omote P.c 1 — Martha Wood cox, Janene Myers, Barbara Farley. Carolyn Metzger, Miriam Sv irgar. Mary Jane Merkle. Rosa I! e RInehart. Row 2 — Fa in I e Sv ihart, Dorotiiy Lefforge, Verlinda Cle- ' enger, Nancy Clevenger. Julia rurdy, Judy Leon hard. Sue Richards, Betty WlJlams. Fat Flora. Row 3 — Jane Penwell, Shirley Littlefleld, Mar ' lyn Pratt, Jane Schenkel, Joyce Gross- n ckle. Mary EMen Snavely, Beverly Bucking- ham, Gloria Hack. Gloria House r, Karen PoU ' ngor, Sharon Christman. Mary Lou Tv ( r Carol Grossnickle. Sharon Hapner, Dean Spencer, Sylvia Rieman. eventliy C iglitli L rade ow I — Norma Helvey, LoJs Michel, Martha i erkle, Janet Morford. Nancy Haupert, .inda Morrisey, Sharon Myers, Marcea Bran- lenburg. Jo Anne Landls, Jean Hippensteel. ;ow 2 — Sue Graham, Mary Evelyn Blocher, letty Smith. Fearl Kline, Glenna Brubaker, •iancy Mcintosh, Rachel Cook. Esther Brovant, nn Keaffaber, Pat Shanahan. Jessie Robln- on. lev 3 — Donna Slelghter, Frieda Allen, [aren Bowen, Janet Marshall, Mary BItzell, a net Buckingham, Margaret Klutz, Janet tadskey. Jane Hippensteel. {ow 4 — Laurale Brandenburg, Sandra Shock, Judy Jordan, Janice Pratt, Dorcus Davis, Eu- gene Davis. Rosemary Miller. Lou Jean Howard. Martha Swinger. low 5 — Roy Davis, Marvin Metzger. Mark 5 .-:nger, Luther Allen, David Reber. David Brubaker, James Clevenger. 3. 3. . F st Row — Jack Sleiqhter, Mr. Scrlbner, Charles ZInsmeis+er, Second Row — Todd Ha+haway, Bob Kline, Jay Schilling, Dick Shanahan, Jim Baker, Larry Stackhouse, Ted Morford. Third Row — Noel Yordy. Ralph Penrod, Bob Keaffaber, Vernon Schroll, Tom Helvey. Dean Cox, Gary Jackson. Fourth Row — Max Cox, Robin Miller, Maur- ice Frieden. Bill Leonhard, Tom Schumaker, Leo Frieden, Dewayne Beery, Harold Ham- man. Fifth Row - Nelson Zinsmeister, Kenneth Pratt. Leiand Beery Monroe Walker, Jim Alexander. Ronald Wiley, Leo Judy, Charles Miller. Richard Miller. Bill HIppensteel. oMj ' 4-J4 First Row — Janice Marshall, Lois Michel, Carolyn Metzger, Robin Miller, Dick Shana- han, Roger Tate. Carol Marshall, Helen Pen- rod, Marilyn Metrger. Second Row — Pat Grindle, Edythe Meyer, Phyllis Burkhart, Ann Keaffaber. Karen Bowen, Ted Morford. James Shanahan. Jay Schilling, Mr. Scribner. Third Row — Mike Walters. Bob Keaffaber. Dean Cox, Richard Miller, Leiand Beery. Charles Miller, Robert HIppensteel, Todd Richards. Fourth Row — Noel Yordy, Maurice Frieden, Bill Leonhard, Vernon Schroll, Roger Miller, David Reber. Bill Hippensteel. Dewayne Ppery. Harold Hamman. Fifth Row— Luther Allen, Mark Swinger, Carl Taylor, Max Taylor. Ned Yordy. gj 4-J First Row — Janice Marshall. Lois Michel. Pat Flora, Janene Myers. Edythe Meyer. Phyl- lis Burkhart, Phyllis Bechtold, Ann Reber, Pat Grindle, Marcea Brandenburg. Second Row — Rosemary Miller, Norma Helvey, Sue Graham, Frieda Allen, Sharon Myers. Ann Keaffaber. Nancy Haupert. Shir- ley Krichbaum. Catherine Gemmer, Janet Badskev. Third Row — Mrs. Lois Lytle, Mary Ellen Snavely, Joyce Grossnickle, Jane Ann Schen- kel, Judy Jordan. Patty Shanahan, Helen Penrod, Barbara Elkins. Marilyn Metzger, Judy Leonhard. Carolyn Metzger. Fourth Row — Rose Ann Bucher. Kay Bonam. Gloria Hack. Julia Ann Purdy. Karen Bollinq- ' = ' r. Shirley Littlefleld. Mary Jane Merkle, osalie RInehart, Carol Marshall. Fifth Row — Miriam Swinaer. Martha Ann Merkip Martha Swinger, Donna Sleig hter . Betty Smith. tfiSIf oLiveitoch ud ln Kneeling — Mr. Scribner. Standing — Nelson Zinsmeister, Charles Zinsmeister, Leo Judy, Vernon Schroll, Robin Miller, Max Cox. 2). Kneeling — Richard Miller, Ron- ald Wiley, Harold Hamman, James Alexander. Standing — Vernon Schroll, De- wayne Beery, Jay Schilling, Mr. Scribner, James Shanahan, Larry Stackhouse, Tom Schumaker. PouL Gary Jackson, Larry Kneeling — Stackhouse Standing — Bob Keaffaber, Leo Frieden, Mr. Scribner, Monroe Walker, James Shanahan. d. «jj Standing — Charles Miller, Gary Jackson, Mr. Scribner, Jack Sleighter, Leo Judy. Compliments of FRED E. McCLURE SON FUL-O-PEP FEEDS Phone 529 North Manchester, Indiana Sitting — Patty Shan- ahan, Charles Zins;ne- ister, James Baker. Robin Miller, James Shanahan, Gene Michel. Standing — Mr. Smith luclent (council The Student Council of Chester High School con- sists of the presidents of the classes. They meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to dis- cuss problems of the school and suggest solutions. This year Jim Baker is president, Charles Zmsmeis- ter, vice-president, and Robin Miller is secretary- treasurer. cU.ll?r arianj The Student Librarians are appointed by the faculty Librarian to serve during the various periods of the day. This position is one of honor and trust and the securing of the position reflects honor on the one chosen. The work has been done very efficiently this year. Standing — James Meyer, Mrs. Amiss, Norma Coning, Carol Marshall, Jack Baker, Shirley Krichbaum, Carol Grossnickle, Pat Grindle, Dewayne Rite- nour, Diane Landis, Beverly Meyer, Anna Helvey. Seated lentz Gerry Cob- Courtesy of SARAH KELTON BROWNE, ATTORNEY 23 Doe Faudree Sports Dear Students; I, your coach, wish to express my appreciation to all students who participated in sports as players or fans and contributed so much time, energy, extra work, and enthusiasm to make our ath- letic program possible. What suc- cess we have had has been the result of co-operation of all who have participated or helped. It doesn ' t matter if we have won or lost; it does matter how we played the game. May this Annual give you many happy me- mories. I wish the best of luck to all of you. Sincerely, Doe Faudree Phone 584J Compliments of R. B. SCHROLL INSURANCE AGENCY Fire — Life — Auto Insurance North Manchester 25 lEciiLt Kill Vcuml V Row 1 — Jim Baker, Don Brown, Jaj ' Schilling, Clarence Houser, Mike Leckrone. Row 2 — Bob Kline, Darrel Graffis, Ronnie Kreider, Gene Heeter, Dick Shanahan, Dewayne Beery. Individual left: Coach Doe Faudree, Right: Coach Paul Faudrse KuLt EJi 1953-1954 Including tourneys, the basketball team of ' 53- ' 54 won 15 and lost 7. This is the school ' s best record for several years. The high- light of the year was winning tlie 4-way Tourney at Manchester College. Eight of the members of the team were seniors, and con- sequently. Coach Doe is forced with a tremendous rebuilding pro- gram. The seniors wish the best of luck to the Panther teams of the future. At all the ball games, Doe and the boys always had at their side a man deeply devoted to our school and its program. This man is Dr. Floyd Wal- ters, counselor, trainer, and friend. All the seniors will miss Doc very much. The four s-tudent managers. Bob Messer, Richard Purdy, Max Frye, and Jerry Purdy, not only packed the suits, kept the shots, and rebounds, but also furnished high class musical entertainment for the team. Student Managers, Bob Messer, Purdy, Max Frye, Jerry Purdy. Richard JR. HIGH and FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS Jo Anne Landis, Judy Jordan, Anne Keaffaber. Schedule We They Central (at College) 40 52 Noble 73 50 Laketon 68 47 Lagro (at Andrews) 56 41 LaFontaine 61 67 Bippus 61 45 Silver Lake 65 47 Huntington Twp. 49 47 Akron 66 60 Urbana 54 47 Clay Twp. 50 60 Pierceton 69 61 Roann 61 54 Andrews 61 53 South Whitley 54 63 Clear Creek 65 66 4-Way Tourney Central 58 48 Laketon 73 57 County Tourney Lagro 62 50 Noble 40 47 Sectional Tourney Laketon 73 58 LaFontaine 40 49 No. 1 i Bob Kline No. 2 Clarence Houser No. 3 Dick Shanahan No. 4 Mike Leckrone No. 5 Ronnie Kreider No. 6 Don Brown No. 7 Gene Heeter No. 8 Jim Baker No. 9 Jay Schilling No. 10 Barrel Graffis No. 11 Dewayne Beery . Kneeling — Dan Hammond, Billy Hippensteel. Row 1 — Ronald Wiley, Jerry Badskey, Leland Beery, Larry Stackhouse, Richard Miller, Tom Helvey. Row 2 — Noel Yordy, Bob Leiter, Barrel Graffis, Ralph Penrod, Jim Shanahan, Gene Heeter, Vernon Schroll, Larry Jordan, Tom Schu- maker, Gaylcrd Miller. - =7 «7 iman ecim reslii Row 1 — Dan Hammond, Ronald Wiley, Tom Helvey, Richard Mil- ler, Billy Hippensteel. Row 2 — Jim Alexander, Man- ager; Jerry Badske.v, Leland Beery, Jim Shanahan, Vernon Schroll, Larry Stackhouse, Ken- neth Pratt, Coach Paul Faudree. Ar. J igli ei JR. HIGH TEAM Row 1 — Roger Tate, Gary Keaf- faber. Bob Hippensteel, Luther Allen, Todd Richards, Larry Smith, Gene Michels. Row 2 — David Reber, Manager; Mike Walters, Carl Taylor, Lay- mon Howard, Ronald Schultz, David Brubaker, Coach Paul Faudree. Group Picture, Top Row — Mr. Faudree, Tom Helvey, Jim Shanahan, Kendall Walter, Richard Purdy, Don Brown, Barrel Graffis, Dewayne Beery, Jerry Purdy. Front Row — Larry Jordan, Mike Leckrone, Jim Baker, Jay Schilling, Dewight Ritenour, Tom Schumaker, Clarence Houser, Individual, Top — Tom Schumaker, Richard Purdy. Second Row — Dewight Ritenour, Dewayne Beery. Third Row — Kendall Walter, Tom Helvey, Jay Schil- ling, Clarence Houser, Mr. Paul Faudree, Jerry Purdy. Fourth Row — Jim Baker, Don Brown, Mike Leckrone, Larry Jordan, Jim Shanahan, Darrel Graffis. BaseUii 1953-1954 We They Chester at Pierceton 9 4 Laketon at Chester 9 3 Chester at Central 5 8 Chester at Sidney 9 4 Roann at Chester 17 2 Central at Chester 5 4 Chester at Laketon 6 Chester at Roann 15 5 With a record of six won and two lost, the Panthers finished second in the league s tandings in this, the third year since the re- vival of baseball at Chester. Gene Heeter, who developed into the outstanding pitcher and hitter of the league, suffered a painful eye injury in the last game of the sea- son and was unable to be in school for the baseball pictures for the Annual. Gene will have two more years of baseball. J rack Row 1 — Bob Leiter, Ralph Pen- rod, Larry Stackhouse, Tom Hel- vey, Dewayne Beery. Row 2 — Clarence Houser, Robin Miller, Larry Jordan, Leo Judy, Dewight Ritenour, Bill Leonhard, Barrel Graffis, Coach Paul Faud- ree. Row 3 — Vernon Schroll, Dick Shanahan, Jerry Purdy, Don Brown, Jim Baker, Mike Leck- rone, John Clark, Clifford Clous- er, Todd Hathaway, Norman Baker, Keith Cook, Gary Jackson, Bob Kline, Jay Schilling. Clarence Houser. Mike Leckrone Dewight Ritenour Clarence Houser Dick Shanahan, Jim Baker Don Brown Compliments of MYERS IMPLEMENT SALES SERVICE Ferguson System — Phone 725W North Manchester Phone 87FI2 HEETER ' S GARAGE DALE DICK North Manchester Jim Baker Classes Dear Students, From quotation marks to periods — from first grade to graduation — so goes our school life. In past years we seniors were fortunate enough to have been able to set some records of which we are very proud. These records will serve as a challenge to future senior classes. May the highest success reward the efforts of each succeeding senior class at Chester. Sincerely, Jim Baker 33 nor J Officers: Sue Leonhardt, reporter; Jack Sleighter, vice- president; Maurice Frieden, treasurer; Charles Zinsmeis- ter, president; Norma Coning, secretary. Row 1 — Robert Barker, Anita Bollinger, Rose Ann Bucher. Row 2 — Phyllis Burkhart, John Clark, Norma Coning. Row 3 — Keith Cook, Barbara Elkins, Maurice Frieden. Row 4 — Catherine Gemmer, Barrel Graffis, Pat Grindle, Todd Hathaway, Garv Jackson. Row 5 — Leo Judy, Shirley Krichbaum, Bill Leonhard, Sue Leonhardt, Marilyn Metzger, Edythe Meyer, James Meyer, Charles Miller, Ted Morford. Row 6 — Jim Myers. Carol Parson, Helen Penrod, Ann Reber, Lucy Robinson, Phyllis Rupley, Jack Sleighter, Charles Zinsmeister, Noel Yordy. BURNS BAKERY INSIST ON BREAD BAKED BY BURNS THE BAKER AND HAVE THE BEST IN QUALITY, NUTRITION, ECONOMY SERVICE IS OUR MOHO! 35 lomoreS Officers: Seated — Jane Schenkel, reporter: Sue Richards, secretary; Carol Grossnickle, vice-president. Standing — Larry Jordan, treasurer: Robin Miller, president. Row 1 — Jack Baker, Norman Baker. Shelby Bechtold. Row 2 — Dewayne Beery. Clarence Betten. Beverly Buckingham. Row 3 — Jerry Clark, Clifford Clouser, Max Cox. Leo Frieden, Carol Grossnickle, Joyce Grossnickle. Row 4 — Harold Hamman, Bob Hapner, Sharon Hapner, Eugei e Heeter, Larr Jordan, Donald Judy, Martha Kline, Patricia Leckrone, Dorothy Lefforge. Row 5 — Robert Leiter, Barbara Meyer, Gaylord Miller, Robin Miller, Ralph Penrod, R .J. Renicker, Marilyn Pratt, Sue Richards. Dick Runkel. Row 6 — Jane Ann Schenkel, Tom Schumaker, Mary Ellen Snavely, Fannie Swihart, Miriam Swinger, Mary Lou Tyner, Kendal Walter, Betty Williams. Dora Young. Bippus Compliments of FARM BUREAU CO-OP ELEVATOR Indiana THE BIPPUS STATE BANK Bippus. Indiana COMMERCIAL BANKING Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 36 Afe xr fTp || resli lutein Officers: Jim Shanahan, president; Janene Myers, vice- president; Karen Bollinger, reporter; Gloria Hack, treas- urer; Nelson Zinsmeister, secretary. Row 1 — James Alexander, Jerry Badskey, Tom Baker, Leland Beery. Row 2 — Karen Bollinger, Sharon Christman, Nancy Clevenger, Verlinda Clevenger. Row 3 — Barbara Ann Farley, Pat Flora, Gloria Hack, Danny Hammond, Tom Helvey. Row 4 — Billy Hippensteel, Rosalie HoUoway, Lowell Hoover, Stanley Hoover, Gloria Houser, Judy Leonhard, Shirley Littlefield, Sandra Marshall, Mary Jane Merkle. Row 5 — Carolyn Metzger, Richard Miller, Janene Myers, Jane Penwell, Kenneth Pratt, Julia Ann Purdy, Sylvia Rieman, Rosalie Rinehart, Janie Robinson. Row 6 — Vernon Schroll, James Shanahan, Dean Spen- cer, Larry Stackhouse, Monroe Walker, Joe Walls, Ronald Wiley, Martha Woodcox, Nelson Zinsmeister. North Manchester Compliments of BRADY ' S STORE FOR MEN Compliments of FEDEWA APPLIANCE STORE North Manchester, Indiana Phone 806 37 hi (SMi m . I k ' ■ V- -v - liF==r C iah Hi Cy a «e Officers: Mark Swinger, reporter; Luther Allen, treas- urer; Ann Keaffaber, secretary; Jim Renz, vice-pesiden ' t; Gene Michel, president. Row 1 — Roberta Akers, Luther Allen, Evelyn Betten, Mary Bitzell. Row 2 — Mary Blocher, Karen Bowen, Geraldine Brad- ley, Laurale Brandenburg, David Brubaker. Row 3 — Glenna Brubaker, Janet Buckingham, Linda Clark, James Clevenger, Dorcus Davis, Eugene Davis, Coil Garrett, Sue Graham, Nancy Haupert. Row 4 — Laymon Howard, Judy Jordan, Ann Keaffaber, Gary Keaffaber, Marjorie Klutz, Ralph Krichbaum, Jo Anne Landis, Donald Lefforge, Beatrice Little. Row 5 — Marvin Metzger, Gene Michel, Rosemary Miller, Danny Nordman, Jean Prater, Janice Pratt, David Reber, James Renz, Ka.v Richards. Row 6 — Jessie Robinson, Ronald Schultz, Wayne Singer, Larry Smith, Saundra Stoops, Mark Swinger, Roger Tate, Carl Taylor, Mike Walters. Complimenfs of THE FARMERS SHIPPING ASSOCIATION William Groninger, Manager North Manchester House Phone: 584W Yard Phone: 28? Compliments of MESSER GREENHOUSE North Manchester, Ind. 38 Steven til L racle Officers: Bob Hippensteel, vice-president; Bruce Flora, secretary-treasurer; Jane Hippensieel, reporter; Patty Shanahan, president. Row 1 — Frieda Allen, Janet Badskey, Herbert Bradley. Row 2 — Marcea Brandenburg, Ronald Brandenburg, Esther Brovont. Row 3 — Rex Clevenger, Rachel Cook, Roy Davis. Kow 4 — Bruce Flora, Gene Hapner, Charles Harper, . orma Helvey, Jane Hippensteel, Jean Hippensteel, Robsrt Hippensteel, Lou Jean Howard, Terry Kabat. Kow 5 — Pearl Kline, Nancy Mcintosh, Janice Marshall, Mar ' ha Ann Merkle, Lois Michel, Roger Miller, Janet Morford, Linda Morrisey, Sharon Myers. Kow 6 — Todd Richards, Patty Shanahan, Sandra Shock, Donna Sleighter, Betty Smith, Martha Swinger, Larry Yentes, Max Taylor, Ned Yordy. Compliments of WERKING ' S RESTAURANT (MILLER ' S) I 15 Walnut Street North Manchester Compliments of O. K. BARBER SHOP Indiana 39 ' . f l .( 1 i nedier C lement G f C f ,D iB .ft ■■ ' 1 - ft ' A A ft S i% ft r Q A A A ftl ' ' Oft Ai o.ft nft.O ' Row I — Miss Oil I man, Anita Baker, Linda Baker, Delbert Beery, David Bolinger, Ronald Bonewitz, Dale Brlndel, Ray Bru baker, Linda Derek. Diane Gelser. Row 2 — Cheryl Ann Harper. John Hart- souqh. Ted Howard, Jerry Martin, Beth Mar- vel, Gene Merkle, Keith Metiqer, Andrev Nackovic. Don Po+tenger, Jean Rinehart. Row 3 — Joyce Shanahan, Kenneth Shock, Bonnie Smith. Ginger Snapp, Cheryl Lee Spacy, Marvin Stme, Martha Sutherlin, LoJs Taylor, Sara Lou Uirey, Karen Utter. Row 4 — Jeanne Warren, Lennie Young. Mrs. Beery, Mrs. Leffel, Judy Baker, Todd Bowen, Todd Bush, Sherry Coning. Row 5 — Diane HIppensteel. Dennis Jackson, Paul Kline, Sara Mcintosh. Joan Miller, Tim Mowrer, Maria Nackovic. Nelma Paul. Danny Sell, Paul Sites. Row 6 — Tommy Sites. Patricia Ulrey, Brian Weller, Gregory Woods. Jack Baker, Alan Blocher. Leroy Bradley, Peggy Brubaker, Richard Buckingham, Mary Damron. Row 7 — Metta Margaret Ezra, Sheila Faud- ree. Paul Hatfield, George Merkle. Kenneth Metzger, Michael Metiger, Sandra Miller, Clark Niccum, Tommy Niccum , Terry Nord- mann. Row 8 — Nancy Shanahan. Mary Lou Sites, Penny Sites, James Stackhouse, Larry Stine, Cheryl Sutton, Sharon Walter, Frankie War- ren. Jeffrey Woods. Row ? — Mrs. K reamer, Stevie Amiss, Kay Bechtold, Karen Beery, Lois Beery, Christine Bollinger, Richard Bollinger. Gary Brindle. Row 10 — Nina Brubaker, Geneva Carter, Nedra Coning, Everett Cook. J. R. Damron, Roger Douglas, Duane Geiser, Fay Gibbs, Tommy Greer, Jim Grossnickle. Row I ( — Billy Harper, Sue Houser, Eddie Kline. Jay D. Mcintosh, Jimmy Bob Marvel, Leanne Michel, Carol Miller, Steve Relff, Phillip Rieman, Tim Rieman, Row 12 — Don Ruse. Sandra Schuti, Linda Shock, Earl Singer, Jerry Snapp, Mary Lou Sutherlin. Evelyn Taylor, JImmIe Utter. Row 13 — Mrs. Thrush, Mrs. Allen, Ronald Baker, Brunette Bazzoni, Joyce Beery, Janet Bollinger. Ethel Cook, Carolyn Coon, Janet Hartsough. Row 14 — Hilda Haupert, Kenneth Kline, Carol Sue Metzger, Becky Sue Myers, Vicki Miller, Paul Niccum, Rex Niccum, Janet Sue Purdy. Deloris Sites, Morris Sites. Row 15 — Barbara Stoops, Esther Taylor, Ann Urschel, Cathy Walter, Carolyn Wood cox, Judy Baker, Leon Bazzoni, Bob Bechtold, Anita Burkhart, Rebecca Damron. Row 16 — Carroll Domer, Karen Faudree, Teena Giegold, Larry Greer, Jack Hathaway, Dallas Jackson, Douglas Jackson, Dean Metz- ger, Eugene Metzger, Richard Miller. Row 17 — Gary Nordmann, John Paul, Richard Penwell, Gene Ruse, Larry Stout, Julia Ann UHer, Stanley Walker, Evelyn Walls. Kay Walter, Ruth Ann Warren. s. eruict Row I — Mrs. Gaebler, Carol Jo Barnhouse, Diann Cox, Eugena Gahl, Billy Greer, David Heater, Stephen Hoover. Shirley Johnson. Row 2 — Sally Meyer. Marvin Miller. Roger Moore, Max Parson, Tony Parson, Roger Part- ridge, Janis Perry, Joyce Royer. Jeanlne Beery, Kenneth Briner. Row 3 — Sandra Cox. Jimmy Davis, Dennis Frieden. Frances Marshall. Dianna Tyner, John D. Walters. Clifford Betten, Lowell Davis, Carol Johnson. Mary Margaret Meyer. Row A — Norma Perry, Ann Ulrey, Mrs. Bip- pus Kathleen Blocher, Amanda Davis, Donald Hoover, Larry Kabat. Donna Kay Kluti, Philip Meyer. Stanley Beery. Row 5 — Steve Briner. Carolyn Hlppensteel, Sharon Kline. Carl Kluti, Janet Leiter. Jimmy Krichbaum. John Meyer, Marilyn Miller. Teddy Oldfather, Kathy Perry. Row ft — Judy Royer, Lois Ulrey. Nelda Baker, Jackie Barnhouse, Morris Blocher Mary Lee Hoover. Gloria Keaffaber, Karen Krichbaum, Dickie Marshall. Larry Myers. M erii Row 7 — Sharon Tyner, Todd Walters, Mrs. Ezra, Connie Jo Enyeart, Rita Sue Gable, Curtis Hartbarger, Gloria Heater, Alan Hee+er. Row 8 — George Howard, Janet Howard, Roy Howard, Paulette Kester, Gregory Reed, Linda Risner, Judy Shi reman, Janice Snep, Tommy Venable, Judy Lynn Walker. Row 9 — Barbara Bradley, Bobby Bradley, Susan Clevenger, Danny Coldren. Judy Cordill. Eugene Enyeart, Gary Enyeart, Morris Gump, Frankle Hartbarger, Geneva Howard. Row 10 — Goldie Howard. Paul Howard Steven Heeter, Tommy McDonald, Patty Nordman, Cheryl Pfledderer, Barbara Robin- son, Mrs. Swihart, Neva Able, Charles Cor- dill. Row II — Dennis Gable, Dallas Graffis Danny Keaffaber. Margaret Ranso, Robert Robinson, Jesse Spener. Sally Jo Watson, Linda Enyeart, Ulysses Francis, Susan Heeter. Row 12 — Nancy Keaffaber, Larry Snep. Kenneth Taylor, Dickie Warren, Sandra Bradley, Norvel Bradley, George Francis, Cynthia Howard, Jean Kester, Eva Jean Robinson. f lew ale em Row 13 — Nancy Jo Snavely, Judy Coldron. Peggy Howard, Connie Nordman, Billy Snep, Mrs. Evans. Joann Metzger, Janet Steele. Row 14 — Dannv Stephan. Jerry Ulrey. Janet Allen. Thomas Beard. Scott Knecht. Danny Reber, Sally Sands, Anna June Steele, Donald Vought, Nancy Yordy. Row 15 — Mr. Ezra. Larry Bechtold, Terry Bechtold. Bonnie Hamman, Faye Houser, Edith Metzger, Rachel Pen rod, Henry Reber, Linda Sands, Paul Sleighter. Row 16 — Marilyn Steele, Marvin Allen, Tom Beaver, Jerry Bechtold, Allen Bitzell, Gary Houser, Jean Llttlefleld, Vernon Pratt. John Renz. Leroy RInehart. Row 17 — Stephen Ulrey, Douglas Vouqht. Sally Beaver, Max Metzger, Gloria Reber, Jane Renz, Lugene Thomas, David Ulrey, Mrs. Krichbaum, Mr. Myers. (Cook and janitor at Servia). Sci- ' liti a , a, rs e r iii:f; i0Mr.; r |. !«S3k.S ■;5fi ' ! i ' 1u rs , -. f ) am ■ ' . f £-M Officers of the Class of 1954 Jay Schilling, vice-president; Diane Landis, treasurer; Alice Alexander, reporter; Maril.yn Flora, secretary; Jim Baker, president. s E N I R S 1 9 5 4 . . . Period indicates end. In September, 1950, forty-two freshmen made their appearance in high school. The class had a skating party at Warsaw under the sponsorship of Mr. Ceroid Faudree and Mr. Dilling. The class elected as their officers the following people: Diane Landis, president; Don Brown, vice-president; Phyllis Bechtold, secretary; Max Frye, treasurer; and Norma Colclessor, reporter. The following year thirty-six ambitious looking sopho- mores entered Chester. During that year we enjoyed a bowling party held at Warsaw. The class chose as their officers the following students: Phyllis Bechtold, presi- dent; Ronnie Kreider, vice-president; Julia Pottenger, secretary; Beverly Schroll, treasurer; and Myrtle Rowe, reporter. Our sponsors were Mrs. Lytle and Mr. Scribner. In 1952, thirty-nine juniors entered school looking for- ward to the many activities that take place during the junior year. Among these many activities there were our class rings, class parties, selling at the ball games, and our fish fry on which we all worked together and made a big success. Then came our biggest event of the year, our class play, Beauty and the Beef. Our spon- sors for that year were Mrs. Van Camp and Mr. Mertz. The class elected as their officers for that year the fol- lowing: Jim Baker, president; Ronnie Kreider, vice- president; Diane Landis, secretai-y; Pat Burris, treasurer; and Patsy Walgamuth, reporter. In September, 1953, thirty-six hard striving students trudged wearily into Chester to end their high school years and make up the class of 1954. Through determi- nation and lots of hard work new records were set. Our magazine sales was our biggest money making project of all our high school activities. Behind the curtains, a third of which was our share towards a gift for the school, was produced the great play, We Shook The Famil.v Tree, which w as presented to the public on October 18, 1953. Our officers were Jim Baker, presi- dent; Jay Schilling, vice-president; Marilyn Flora, secre- tary; Diane Landis. treasurer; and Alice Alexander, reporter. In January the Seniors began striving for a great RAVELINGS, under the direction of Mrs. Van Camp and Mr. Smith. Our trip, our baccalaureate and our commencement ended an eventful vear. Ronnie Kreider, busi- ness manager; Mrs. Van Camp, advisor; Clarence Houser, edi- tor; Jerry Purdy, asso- ciate editor; and Mr. Smith, advisor. A-l BODY SHOP DUANE JEREW Alice Alexander — The heart has rea- son that reason does not understand. Aileene Allen — Those dark eyes do merely dance. Jim Baker — Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help whomever he may. s E N I R S 1 9 5 4 Marilee Baker — Could one word well describe her it would be this — Reli- able. Phyllis Bechtold — Attractive and lull of pep and ability — all in one. Richard Bechtold — Ihave always liked school — the vacation part of it. Compliments of J. W. STRAUSS SON Feeds — Seeds — Coal — Ice Phone 93 North Manchester, Indiana Compliments of WARD ' S JEWELRY STORE North Manchester Indiana 46 Kay Bonair. — Quiet but full of fun Don Brown — He that michief hatche, mischief catches. Gerry Coblentz — I ' d like to be a man hater but I haven ' t the heart. s E N I R S 1 9 5 4 Dean Cox — I ' m not scared of any- thing, but a quadratic equation. Marilyn Flora — What would she do v ithout a boy named Ronnie? Max Frye — A professor in the philo- sophy of mischief. Compliments of WEST SIDE DX ARTHUR BAKER 47 Best Wis hes DAVIS STORE Anna May Helvey — He rides upon the river of my thoughts. Clarence Houser — Oh, to win a bas- ketball game. Bobb Keaffaber — I found out the most undeveloped terr ' tory in the world lies under my hat. s E N I R S 1 9 5 4 Bob Kline — If you fail once, try, try, again. Ronald Kreider — Ronnie is a good looking chap, who loves to sit in school and nap. Diane Landis — Hitch your wagon to a star, keep your seat and there you are. ■ ' Compliments of PAUL A. BEAM The Equitable Life Assurance Society Compliments of CHECK-R-BOARD FEED STORE North Manchester Indiana 48 Mike Leckrone — The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows v here he is going. Carol Marshall — You have to live a lot of your life with yourself. You may as well learn to enjoy your own com- pany. Bob Messer vent it. If I can ' t buy it, I ' ll in s E N I 1 9 5 4 ohn Morrisey — When mischief is around, I ' m not lonely. Julia Pottenger — Shoot for the sun, and you may hit a star. Jerry Purdy — It a good time is lack- ing, he ' ll make one. Compliments of DR. R, W. SAWYER, OPTOMETRIST NORTH MANCHESTER INDIANA North Manchester Compliments of SCHUTZ BROTHERS Indiana 4.9 Richard Purdy — There ' s a comeback to every argument; the trick is to think of it in time. Dewayne Ritenour seldom cuts ice. Dewight Ritenour — The weaker the argument, the stronger the words. s E N I R S 1 9 3 4 Frank Rowe — Speech is great, but silence is greater. Myrtle Rowe — A live wire never gets stepped on. Jay Schilling — All I ask wherever I go: A pal, a gal, and a little dough. Cour+esy of THE RAMSEY GROCERY The Spot to Shop Compliments of RUPPEL ELECTRIC SO Beverly Schroll light brown hair! ' jeanie with the Dick Shanahan — I have never let my schooling interfere with my educa- tion. Philip Snavely — They say he ' s bash- ful but you never can tell. s E N I R S 1 9 5 4 Don Vance — I can resist everything except temptation. Patsy Walgamuth — Dream, yes; but, also, wake up! Beulah Young — Her merry laughter breaks the long hours of monotony. North Manchester Compliments of J. K. LAUTZENHISER 51 Compliments of JACK HAMMOND BARBER SHOP WHERE THE VARSITY GOES ' ' ' mtM ,-,; . ' € 2. Don ' s Plymouth did have a top didn ' t it, John? 3. He ' s got him grogg -. Ref! How about a T.K.O.? 4. On a sunny summer day 5. A little close harmony. Look who ' s at the piano! 6. Take it easv top! Jc ait an J % est anient Tj the Juniors, the Class of 54 wills especially to you our ability in teamwork and good salesmanship. To the Sophomores, the Class of 54 wills especially to you enough spot remover to remove all your green spots. To the Freshies, the Class of 54 wills especially to you a pair of green stilts so you will stand up and take notice. To the Faculty, the Class of 54 wills the new stage curtains to wipe their tear-filled eyes at our graduation. I, Alice Alexander, will my position in the band to Sharon Myers, and my position as Editor-in-Chief of the Chester Chatter to a blonde so the gray hairs won ' t show. I, Aileene Allen, will and bequeath to the underclass- men of Chester High much success and happiness, and to the class of 55 the best of luck during their senior year. I, Jim Baker, will my ability not to get excited at a basketball game to Roman Westafer, who I am sure can use it. I, Marilee Baker, will my ability not to type to some- one who isn ' t taking typing and my seat in the study hall to anyone who can stay out of meanness. I, Phyllis Bechtold, will some of my hair to Leek since he needs some, my height to Joan Landis, and my cheerleading ability to my little sister, Mickey . I, Dick Bechtold, will the fun of all my school years to the oncoming children. I, Kay Bonam, will my height to Mrs. VanCamp. I, Don Brown, will my beautiful 37 Plymouth to Doc Hammond and Roman Westafer who like to drive it. I, Gerry Coblentz, will my position in the Sax Quartet to Janene Myers, and my seat in psychology to anyone v. ' ho can put up with a class of 16 bo.ys. I, Dean Cox, will my Ford to Donald R. Lefforge if he thinks he can stand the rattles, and m.v ability to run out of gas to anyone who likes to walk. I, Marilyn Flora, will my ability to go steady to some of these dreamy and wishful girls around school, and my ability to twirl to the future majorettes. I, Max Frye, will my ability to keep the bench warm for the second team three years to Dan Hammond. I, Ann Helvey, will my ability to graduate to my brother, Tom, and my black hair to Pat Flora. I, Clarence Houser, will my haircut to Doc Hoover and my seat in government class to anybody who wants it; what I have left, I will take with me. I, Bob Keaffaber, will my ability to study and keep out of trouble to a certain sophomore girl; she might need it. I, Bob Kline, will my Ford to anyone who can keep it running. I, Ronnie Kreider, will my ability to get C ' s and D ' s in chemistry to anyone who thinks he needs it. I, Diane Landis, will my ability to will a will to some- one who doesn ' t have the ability to will a will if he or she is willing to will a will. I Michael E. Leckrone, being of sound mind (?) do hereby will and bequeath my entire fortune to that gi-eat benefactor of the human race, Robert Leroy Mertz. I, Carol Marshall, will my thick hair to Mr. Smith, and my chair in band to Frieda Allen. I, Robert Messer, will my student manager position to anyone who would like the job as well as I did. I, John Morrisey, will my duckbill haircut to Eugene Davis, since he needs it. 1, Julia Pottenger, will my ability to get the car to Gene Heeter so he won ' t have to walk to Kay ' s house. I, Jerry Purdy, will my 40 Plymouth to anyone who can keep oil in it for one week. I. Richard Purdy, will my ability to keep the number of rebounds at an exciting ball game to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Dewayne Ritenour, will my ability to cook a good meal in home economics to any girl who might need it. I, Dewight Ritenour, will my ability to get A ' s in government to Darrell Graffis. I, Frank Rowe, will my ability to stay out of trouble to anyone who needs it. I, Myrtle Rowe, will my ability to play the guitar to Pat Leckrone, my seat in the study hall to anyone who can keep Noel Yordy good company, and my cheerlead- ing abilit.v to that up-and-coming varsity cheerleader, Ann Keaffaber. I, Jay Schilling, will m.y ability to be always in a hurry to Gene Heeter. I, Beverly Schroll, will my chair in band to anyone who can keep Judy Leonhard company and my ability to take teasing from Ida Van Camp to anyone who needs it. The rest I ' m taking with me. I, Dick Shanahan, will my red hair to my cousin, Jim Shanahan; he could stand a change. I, Phil Snavely, will my ability to keep on the road to Todd Hathaway. I, Don Vance, will my glasses to anyone who thinks he can read the twelfth grade government book. I. Pat Walgamuth, will my ability to chew gum in shorthand class to anyone who can get away with it. Also my ability to type to anyone who needs it. I, Beulah Young, will my ability to take home eco- nomics to every girl in the school, and my ability to get the car whenever I want it to my sister, Dora. Compliments of HECKMAN BINDERY North Manchester ' BOUND TO PLEASE Indiana 53 tojjlteci Y _x aDau in the oLife of Aaion S mitii It was 1974 and Mr. Jason Smith arose from bed to start a completely average day. In fact, it was such an average day that Mr. Smith didn ' t stop to think that everything he did during the day was worked around some members of the glorious Chester Class of 1954. However, let us follow Mr. Smith and observe how this class effects his life. First, Mr. Smith was prepared a huge breakfast by his maid. Alice Alexander. Alice had married and proved to be a very good housewife. He was also served a huge glass of milk contributed by the Jerry Purdy Milk Haul- ing Company. After breakfast Mr. Smith jumped into his new Ford, designed by Dean Cox (incidentally, Dean was married and had four children) and went down to the Brown Baker Super Service Station to fill up with gas. As Mr. Smith continued down the highway he became involved in a traffic jam, caused by Marilyn and Ronnie Zimpel- man ' s huge house trailer. The Zimpelman ' s were moving to a different army base. Upon arrival at school Mr. Smith began his normal work. His first official act was to discipline the young children of Mrs. Beverly (Schroll) Slack and then he was able to attend to the other business at hand. Now the first task that confronted him was the plan- ning of the Chester Twp. football schedule. He made these arrangements through the aid of Mrs. Aileene (Allen) Baumgardner. wife of the famous football coach. It was then necessary for him to review the new chemistry- textbook written by Bob Messer, Bob Keaffaber and Dewight Ritenour. The first two authors were both from Purdue University while Ritenour was a professor at Ball State. When Mr. Smith completed the book review it was about 11:45 so he decided to go down to dinner with the fourth period study hall. Although he didn ' t realize it, he had three members of the Class of ' 54 to thank for his dinner. His beefsteak was furnished from the Ala- bama farm of Dick Bechtold (Dick began raising cows on a cotton farm in order to come up with softer meat); his vegetables came from the Snavely Truck Farm (formerly the Grossnickle Truck Farm); and his eggs were hand-picked from the Rhode Island Farm of Beulah Young. After dinner Mr. Smith found it necessary to interview two girls to replace his former secretary. Diane Landis. Diane left her job at Chester to become bookkeeper for the R. Kreider Corporation of Liberty Mills. However, he soon discovered that he knew both of the applicants. One was Patsy Walgamuth Geist (formerly of Geist Sons Corporation) and Gerry Coblentz (formerly of Coblentz Sons Store in Liberty Mills). Another job on Mr. Smith ' s schedule was to engage speakers for the Wednesday Convocation programs. Therefore he contacted many famous people such as: Reverend Richard Purdy of Dallas, Texas, (known as the preaching Texan), Dick Shanahan, the National Rodeo Champion, and Myrtle Rowe, star pitcher for the Fort Wayne Daisies. He also arranged for Admiral M. W. Frye of the U. S. Navy to give his lecture entitled My Voyage Down Eel River. Immediately after school, Mr. Smith took Mrs. Smith down town shopping. Their first stop was a dress shop owned by Marilee Baker and managed by Kay Bonam. Next they went to Morrisey ' s Men ' s Sto re (formerly Oppenheims) and were waited on by salesman Bob Kline. While in the store Mr. Smith ran into his old pupil, Clarence Houser, who had married Janet and was living in Luther, Indiana. Mrs. Smith then decided to go to the Anna Helvey and Carol Marshall Beauty Shop Incorporated, so Mr. Smith drove over to Laketon to have his hair cut (?) at the Don Vance Barber Shop. ■ With all the beauty operations completed, Mr. Smith discovered that he still had two more errands. The first one was buying some new equipment for the Chester Agriculture class from Dewayne Ritenoiu-, the manager of the New Farm Store in Tunker, and his final duty was to buy railroad tickets for the class of ' 74 to go to Wash- ington. . . - As he purchased the tickets from the agent, Frank Rowe of the Pennsylvania Railroad, he explained that he was anxious for the class to observe how Jay Schilling was getting along in his new job as President of the United States. Finally, after supper Mr. Smith turned to his only relaxation of the day. He turned on the radio and sat back to listen to Mike Leckrone direct his world famous band. It seems that Mike and his wife (the former Phyllis Bechtold) had formed this band from their own children. (They had 14 boys and 12 girls.) Nevertheless, Mr. Smith ' s busy day didn ' t seem to agree with him and he became rather ill. However, the Class of ' 54 was still in there pitching, because who should nurse him back to health but Julia Pottenger, R.N.: This just goes to prove the old adage, You can ' t keep a good class down. Conqrafulations from your Hometown Newspaper THE NEWS JOURNAL 54 Senior sJjirecL ireciori Y Alice Alexander — Entered from Short High School, 3: Girls ' Glee Club I, 2. 3 4; Mined Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; G.H.A. (Short) I. 2; National Thespians (Short) I. 2; Sunshine 3, 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Solo and Ensennble Contest I, 2, 3, 4; Latin Contest (Short) 2; Chester Chatter Staff (Editor- i -Cl- ' eM 4- Hoos pr Girl-. ' State 3, 4-H (Short) I. 2; Ravelings Staff 4; We Shook the Family Tree 4. Aiieene Allen — Sunbeam 1; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Mixed C-orus 4- Girls ' Glee Club I. 2. 3; Chester Chatter 4; 4-H 1; Ravel- ings Staff (Prophecy) 4, Jim Baker — So ' tball 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4: Basketball I, 2. 3. 4: Volleyball I, 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Ravelings Staff (Advertisina) 4; Student Council 3. 4: (Vice-President 3, President 4) Class President 3. 4; Beauty and the Beef 3. M r ' Ue Baker — Sunbeam I- Sunsh ' ne 7 3. 4; Girls ' Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Chester Chatter 4; Beauty and the Beef 3: Ravelings Staff (Prophecy and Typing) 4. Phyllis Bechtold — Band I. 2, 3, 4- Solo-Ensemble Contest I, 2. 3. 4: Sun- beam I: Sunshine 2. 3. 4; 4-H I, 2, 3, 4: (Secretary I, President 2, 3, Junior Leader 3. 4. Treasurer 41 4-H Round up 3; State Fair School 4; Class Secre- tary I; CU s Pres ' dent 2: Student Council (Vice-President 2)- Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club I: Cheer Leader 3, 4: Chester Chatter 4; Beauty and the Beef 3: Girls ' Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Ravelings Staff 4. Dick Berhtold mittee 4. Basketball I; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Ravelings Staff (Snapshot Com- Kay Bonam — Ravelings Staff (Typing Committee) 4; Chester Chatter 4; Sunbeam 1; Sunshine 2. 3. 4- Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Girls ' Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4: 4-H 3. Don Brown — Basketball I, 2, 3 4: Track I. 2, 3. 4; (Huntington relays); Baseball 2. 3. 4: Softball I; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Ravelings Staff (Advertising) 4; Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 1; Beauty and the Beef 3. Gerry Coblentz — Band I, 2. 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Contest I. 2. 3, 4; Maiorette 2. 3, 4: Girls ' Glee Club I. 2; Chester Chatter 4- We Shook the Family Tree 4; Pep Club I: Sunbeam I: Sunshine 2, 3, 4: Photo Club 2; Librarian 3, 4; Ravelings Staff (Write Ups) 4. Dean Cox — Band I. 2, 3, 4: Solo and Ensemble Contest I, 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: ?.- Club I- 4-H I 2, 3: F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1.2,3.4: Mixed Chorus 1.2 3.4- Ravelings Staff (Faculty and Clubs) 4; Basketball I; Beauty and the Beef 3. Marilyn Flora — Entered I: Sunshine 1.2.3,4; Maiorette 1.2.3.4; Mixed Chorus 3 4: Girls ' Glee Club 1.2.3- Ravelings Staff (Last Will and Testa- ment and Class History) 4; Class Secretary 4: Beauty and the Beet 3; Chester Chatter 4; We Shook the Family Tree 4. Mai Frye — Soelling Contest I; Softball 1; Baseball 2 3; Basketball 1.2; Basketball Student Manager 4- Mixed Chorus 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Class Treasurer 1; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Ravelings Staff (Advertising) 4. Anna Helvey — Sunbeam I: Sunshine 2.3.4: Librarian 3.4- Chester Chatter 4: Ravelings Staff (Last Will and Testament and Class History) 4: 4-H I; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3,4: Pep Club 1; Photo Club 2. Clarence Houser — Basketball 1,2,3,4 (Captain 4): Baseball 2,3.4; Soft- ball I: Track 1,2 3.4- (Converse relays 1.2); Silver Track Shoe 3; Ravelings Staff (Editor-in-Chief) 4; Volleyball 1.2.3,4; Hi-Y 2.3,4; 4-H I; Poultry Judging I. Bobb Keaffaber — Band 1.2,3.4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1.2,3.4: Mixed Chorus I. 2. 3 4; Boys ' Glee Club 3 4: F.F.A. 1.2.3 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4 (Treasurer 4); Basketball I; Ravelings Staff (Varsity and Clubs) 4. Bob Kline — Entered from Lagro High School 2; Basketball 3,4; Lagro I, 2): F.F.A. 3.4 Lagro 1.2) Sec. 3); 4-H Tractor Maintenance 3); Softball Lagro 2); Track 3.4; Ravelings Staff 4. Ronald Krelder — Basketball 3. 4; HI-Y 2. 3. 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Ravelings Staff (Business Manager) 4; Track 3, 4. D ' ane Landls — Class President I; Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council I; Sunbeam I; (Pres ' dent I); Sunshine 2.3.4; (Reporter 2); Girls ' Glee Club 1.2,3.4; Mixed Chorus 4; Chester Chatter 4; Ravelings Staff Tv- istl 4; Librarian 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4. Mike Leckrone — Band 1,2.3.4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1.2 3 4 ' Cornet Trio 1.2.3.4; Softball 1; Baseball 2.3.4; Track 1.2,3,4; (Converse relays I, 2, 3, 4) (Co-CaptaIn 3); Hi-Y 2, 3, A (Vice-President 3); Math Con- test 3, 4: Indiana Science Contest 4; Class Scholarship I. 2, 3; Westing- house Science Contest 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; State Scholarship Exams 4; Pavellnas Staff (Snapshot Committee) 4; Beauty and the Beef 3- We S!iook the Family Tree 4; Basketball I, 2. 3. 4. Carol Marshall — 4H 1,2.3.4; Sunbeam I; Sunshine2. 3. 4; Band 1.2,3.4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1.2,3 4; Librarian 4; Girls ' Glee Club 12 3 4- Ravelings Staff 4; Pep Club I. Bob Messer — HI-Y 2 3. 4; (Sec. 3; 4-H I; Photo Club 2; Track Student ► ' anacer 2 3. 4: Basketball Student Manager 3. 4; Ravelings Staff (Adver- tlsinc) 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Math Contest I. John Morrisey — Basketball 2. 3; Softball I; Baseball 2. 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Photo Club 2; Beauty and the Beef 3; Ravelings Staff (Sports Committee) 4; Pep Club I; 4-H I; Track I. Julia Pottenoer — Sunbeam I; Sunshine 2. 3. 4; (Vice-President 3. President 4); Girls ' Glee Club 1.2,3.4; 4-H I; D.A.R. Av ard 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Ravelings Staff (Write Ups) 4. Jerry Purdy — Mixed Chorus 1.2.3.4; Boys ' Glee Club 1.2,3,4; Baseball Student Manager 3, 4: Basketball Student Manager 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Ravelings Staff (Associate Editor) 4; Chester ChaHer 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4. Richard Purdy — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4; Basketball Student Manaqer 4; Mixed Chorus 1.2,3.4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2.3 4; Ravelings Staff (Snap- shot Committee) 4; Chester Chatter 4. Dewayne Rl+enour — Mixed Chorus 4; Boys Glee Club 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; Librarian 2 3,4; Ravelings Staff (Snapshot Committee 4); Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. Dewlaht RItenour — Track 3.4: Math Contest 1.2; Baseball 4; Hi-Y 2,3.4; Ravelings Staff (Advertising) 4. Frank Rowe — Basketball 2; Ravelings Staff (Sports) 4. Myrtle Rowe — Sunbeam 1; Sunshine 2.3.4; (Corresponding Secretary 4); Mixed Chorus 3.4: Girls ' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Ravelings Staff (Last Will and Testament) 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Chester Chatter 4; Cheer Leader 2,3.4; Pep Club 1; Freshman Cheer Leader I; Class Reporter 2; Librarian 2. Jav Schilling — Basketball 1.2.3.4; Baseball 2.3.4; Volleyball 3.4; F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; {Treasurer 3 President 4)- 4-H 12,3.4; (President 4); Dairy Judg- ing I. 2 3, 4: Class Vice-President 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Ravelings Staff (Advertising) 4. Beverly Schroll — Band I 2. 3. 4; Solo and Ensemble Contest I. 2, 3. 4; r-M- ' r lee Club I.; 4: Mixed Chorus 3,4; Chester Chatter 4; Ravelings Staff (Snapshot Committee) 4; Sunbeam I; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Photo Club 2; Girls ' Sextet 2,3; Boys ' 4-H 1,2.3, (President 1,3; Vice- President 2): Librarian 2. 3; Class Treasurer 2; Maiorette 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4. Dick Shanahan — Basketball 2,3.4; Track 1.2.3.4; Hi-Y 2.3.4 (President 4); Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2.3,4- 4-H 1.2.3.4; F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Livestock Judging 1.2; Poultry Judging 2; Ravelings Staff (Snap- shot Committee) 4; Beauty and the Beef 3; We Shook the Family Tree 4; Pep Club I; Photo Club 2. Philip Snavely — Basketball 1.2.3; Ravelings Staff (Sports) 4; Hi-Y 2.3.4. Don Vance — Basketball 1,2; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club I, 4; 4-H 1,2; Ravelings Staff (Advertising and Faculty) 4; Band I 2; Mixed Chorus I, 4. Patsy Walgamuth — Sunbeam 1; Sunshine 2.3.4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2.3,4; Class Reporter 3; Ravelings Staff (Write Ups and Typist) 4; Chester Chat- ter (Assistant Editor) 4; Beauty and the Beef 3. Beulah Young — Sunbeam I; Sunshine 2.3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2.3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Chester Chatter 4; Ravelings Staff (Prophecy) 4. Compliments of WEIMER LOCKER CO.. INC. North Manchester. Indiana Phone 73 Compliments of WEIMER SOFT WATER CO., INC. North Manchester, Indiana Pho 718 55 Congratulations To The Senior Class of 1954 FROM Westafer and Deardorff Standard Service ' BRING YOUR CAR UP TO STANDARD ATLAS TIRES AND BATTERIES WAXING AND WASHING Phone 710 North Manchester, Ind. PAUL L BAKER LUMBER - FENCE BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone 782J North Manchester Indiana Compliments North Manchester Dairy Products, Inc. Phone 330 Pasteurized Dairy Products Ice Cream 207 So. Sycamore St. North Manchester Indiana BURKHART COMPLIMENTS POULTRY EGGS, INC. OF CASH BUYERS SNYDER ' S I.G.A. MARKET OF POULTRY AND EGGS Every-Day Low Prices Pay Top Market Prices On Quality Groceries and Meats Phone 170 North Manchester Indiana FAUDREE BROTHERS PAINTERS ' A Couple of Squirts from A Couple of Jerks ' ' Pete ' Doe Guthrie ' s Electric Motor Service PARTS FOR ALL MOTORS 905 N. Market Street NORTH MANCHESTER Phones 375-F3 260 Grist ' s Builder Supply, Inc. Hard and Soft Wood Lumber Plumbing Supplies and Hardware, Roofing and STRAN-STEEL FARM BUILDINGS General Contracting Mill and Office in Southeast North Manchester Phone 609 Compliments of THE FRIENDLY STORE 212 E. Main St., N. Manchester Compliments of THE NEW STANDARD OF THE AMERICAN ROAD Sales WWaHByj Service Cliff Snyder Motors Phone 34 The Warner Brooder Corporation Mfs. of r Poultry Hog Turkey Equipment PLEASING YOU IS OUR BUSINESS IF IT S THE BEST, WE SELL IT Maytag Washers PTTTBnp JUVyTTI Hoover Cleaners Duo Therm Stoves Wi4 iK f Sim Dry Goods it H .ff im ■cftt ' Tfa Hardware CHESTER STUDENTS, PATRONS AND TEACHERS WE APPRECIATE YOUR FRIENDSHIP With Compliments and Good Wishes for CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Class of ' 54 DONALD R. MOTE FRED S. KISSINGER Building Specialties Service Insulation-Aluminum Doors and Windows-Aluminum and Fiber-Glass Awnings Tenkote Roof Coating That Lasts for Years Rural Route 3 Phone 59F2 North Manchester Be Sure and See ' PAPER SOLES WIBLE For Your Shoe Needs Also Ask For LAMOINE AND BOB WIBLE ' S SHOE STORE 103 East Main Phone 318 North Manchester Indiana OVERHOLT DUALITY SHOP PLUMBING AND HEATING Phone 468 North Manchester Indiana WENDEL FLOOR COVERING Floors with Distinction ' Phone 6 North Manchester Indiana QUALITY BAKERY Fancy Pastries Birthday and Wedding Cake; 108 North Walnut North Manchester Phone 680 WAMPLER JEWELRY STORE DIAMONDS - WATCHES WATCH REPAIR North Manchester Indiana GEORGE H. WALTERS SONS Before and After the Game Cash Buyers POULTRY AND EGGS STOP AT BUTCH ' S CAFE Servia, Indiana Loyd and Thelma Smelser Phone 248-F-13 N. Manchester 604 West Main St. George, Junior, and John North Manchester Indiana 1 STOP IN Get Acquainted CompHments of at the Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Stevens VILLAGE STORE Phone 248-F3 Servia Barney Peg Auto Parts and Equipment Co. 210 East Main St. TRY TRICK North Manchester. Indiana FOR LUMBER. BRICK Machine Shop AND PLUMBING Crank Shaft Grinding Radiator Shop Dupont Paints TRICK LUMBER COMPANY Phone 11 Motor Rebuilding North Manchester Indiana Phone 528 J m Labas Auto Sa as CompHments of BUICK-PONTIAC DEALER Landis Drug Store The Home of Better I sed Cars ' ' Phone 554 North Manchester Indiana 1 our Friendly Walgreen Store North Manchester Indiana BIPPUS FARM SUPPLY Quality Farm Equipment With Complete Service Bippus, Indiana Phone 72 Compliments of SCHOOLMAN ' S Bippus Indiana BIPPUS CITIES SERVICE STATION TIRES BATTERIES ACCESSORIES Phone 89W Bippus We re here when you need us LYMAN 0. KNECHT DAILY GRAIN MARKET Feed, Coal and Grinding Phone 45J Bippus Indiana W W LOCKER MEATS FROZEN FOODS LOCKERS CUSTOiM BUTCHERING Phone 44F32 Bippus LAUDERMAN ELEVATOR Grain -- Feed -- Farm Supply We are equipped to serve you better ' Phone 81 Urbana Complete Line of Hardware, Home Appliance and Farm Supplies BREMBECK SON Phone 60 Urbana Compliments of THE CYCLONE MANUFACTURING CO. Urbana, Indiana Modernized Poultry Supplies Fortieth Anniversary 1914 to 1954 BRUCE KRAMER COMPANY DEPENDABLE CLEANERS WABASH N. MANCHESTER SHELL SHELL CENTRAL OIL COMPANY Phone 555 Shell X-100 Motor Oil Tank Wao;on Service Farm Gasoline and Fuel Oils Goodyear Tires Tubes North Manchester Indiana REIFF RADIO TELEVISION Guaranteed Sales and Service North Manchester Indiana Phone 736R-1 THE HOME WORK SHOP UPHOLSTERING 508 West 4th N. Manchester IRVEN W. WENDEL re Make It Easy For You ' HACKETT BROTHERS, INC. MACHINE TOOLS North Manchester Indiana WETZEL INSURANCE AGENCY ' W here Insurance is a Business ' 1301 2 East Main Street Phone 76 Compliments of LEONARD SUPPLY CO. Serving Indiana Schools Over Forty-Five Years Superior School Buses Silver Lake Indiana Bcerluoa QUALITY FOODS Sold In Your Local Independent Grocery Bluftton Grocery Company Ft. Wayne Indiana Compliments of NORTH MANCHESTER FOUNDRY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Of INDIANA, INC. Don ' t Gamble with Eye Strain Eyes are priceless. Right light is cheap I WERNER AND PUTMAN SAWMILL Phone 866 North Manchester 1081 2 South Mill Street HOUSE OF HARTER SPORTING GOODS Goshen, Indiana H. R. Terryberry Company MANUFACTURING JEWELERS --- FINE CLASS JEWELRY Inter-Collegiate Press GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI WAYNE ATKINSON Rochester, Indiana Indiana Representative Comphments of Lakeland Educational Sales SAM SHIRK. Pierceton. Indiana and GOBLE PRINTING COMPANY Greenfield Indi lana WABASH PLAIN DEALER TIMES STAR IN BOTTLES FORT WAYNE COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, INC. LIBERTY ELEVATOR JACK PINNEY CHEVROLET INC. -- Glen Keaffaber -- FOR YOUR CHEVROLET GRAIN - FEED AND SERVICE GRINDING -- COAL 205 East Second St. Phone: 18-F-4 Telephone 43 Liberty Mills Indiana North Manchester Indiana REAHARD IMPLEMENT CO. SHIVELY ' S DAIRY Russell Reahard, Auctioneer GRADE MILK John Deere Implements NORTH MANCHESTER Farmer s Headquarters INDIANA North Manchester Indiana PHONE 14 MIKE ' S STANDARD SERVICE In the Loop North Manchester, Indiana ON THE DRIVE SINCE ' 25 IF IN NEED OF A PLUMBER OR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES SEE OR CALL Ray Walgamutli Nortli Manchester Compliments of Claypool Sale Barn Your Friendly Livestock Auction SALES EVERY FRIDAY We Have the Buyers Don Landis No. Manchester, Phone 133-F-12 Don Ault Claypool. Phone 2551 Compliments of HUNTER, WALTON COMPANY Cash Buyers of Eggs West Main Street Phone 855 North Manchester Indiana Best Wishes NORTH MANCHESTER FERTILIZER COMPANY FIRST IN FASHION! Ladies ' Smart Apparel North Manchester Indiana Steady Employment Since 1903 SEAL S ' QUALlTy 52 Years of Leadership No one has ever regretted buying quality The Peabody Seating Company, Inc. North Manchester Indiana FREEMAN ' S CITIES SERVICE Give us a try for the best you can buy Phone 311 308 West Main North Manchester PRISER AUTO SALES, INC. DeSoto GMC Trucks Plymouth SALES SERVICE 24-Hour Wre cker Service Phone 361 North Manchester Indiana OSBORNE Friendly Advertising Since 1888 Exclusive Art Calendars Holiday Greetings Posters — Booltlets Direct Mail — Blotters Good-Will Gifts Leather — Mechanical Pencils; Pens Advertising Specialties JOSEPH L. REED 105 N. Sycamore St. Phone 700 North Manchester, Indiana H lOHorHT _tS MOTHPROOF CLEAMNC L. SYSTEM i ATT AT T ' PRISER ' S SUNNYSIDE SERVICE The Best for Less One Mile West of North Manchester LEON BUTTERBAUGH Phone 325-Rl ■INIII D. M. WHITCOMB SUPPLY CO. School, Office, Janitor and Restaurant Supplies Trustee ' s Forms and Blanks L. W. IMHOFF, Owner Akron, Indiana Compliments of PYRAMID OIL COMPANY North Manchester Etna Green Peru Indiana 24 Years of Faithful Service Bryan Manufacturing Co. North Manchester, Indiana Best Wishes for Fifty-Four We want to Thank the Patrons and Everybody Interested In Chester High School for Their Wonderful Patronage Indiana Lawrence Bank and Trust Company Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Deposits $5,000,000.00 Over 52 Years of Safe Bankins; Compliments of The Harting Furniture Co. The Friendly Furniture Store Quality Remains Long After the Price Is Forgotten Phone 593-R-l North Manchester Indiana Abbott Kitson 66 Service Gasoline, Motor Oils, Greases Tires, Batteries and Auto Accessories Sporting Goods Farm Delivery Service Phone 666 706 W. Main St. North Manchester Indiana FAUROT ' S GROCERY COMPLETE FOOD MARKET Groceries ; Meats ; Vegetables Frozen Foods Phone 291 North Manchester Indiana BOLINGER Furniture - Hardware See us for fine furniture State Road 114, West Phone 377F1 N. Manchester Ind. International Trucks Refrigerators and Freezers tHTERHKnONM. HARVCSIU International Harvester McCormick Farm Machinery GENUINE I-H PARTS N. Manchester Farm Equipment North Manchester, Indiana Phone 785 WALKER GROCERY LOCKER MEATS -- FROZEN FOODS LOCKERS Let Us Serve You Processing for Home Freezers Phone 543 North Manchester Compliments of IVAN LITTLE HARDWARE ACE STORE Paints -- Plumbing -- Hardware Phone 66 North Manchester, Ind. ' YOUR SHOP UNDER THE TOWER SYLVANIA TV with HALO LIGHT PI ROD SELF SUPPORTING ; TOWER The frame of light that ' s kinder to your eyes SERVICE WHY TAKE LESS GET THE BEST! HOME RADIO AND TV All Service Guaranteed Ask for Fred, Leon, and Jerry Liberty Mills, Lidiana Phone 18-F-21 Compliments of LEE ' S SELF SERVICE BIG FOUR ELEVATOR GROCERIES - MEATS Grain; Feed; Coal; Seed NOTIONS North Manchester. Indiana DRY CLEANING Phone 160 Liberty Mills Phone 18-F-5 Meet Your Friends at THE GRILL Phone 771 Main Street North Manchester, Indiana LU RAY Shop Around The Corner And Save at MORRIS 5 to $1.00 STORE 116 - 118 Walnut St. Compliments of Brady and Earnhart SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Marion Indiana Compliments of a Friend of Chester Hio;h School FRANTZ LUMBER CO. 44 Years of Continuous Service When You Want The Best Call the Lumber Number Phone 5 North Manchester Indi lana ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Class of 1954 expresses its appreciation to: The business and professional people who have so generously supported our efforts in this book, Ravelings for 1954, to the Chester students, faculty, parents, and school officials who give such wonderful support to the projects of the school; and to all the friends of the school who assure the success of the many and varied activities in which the school engages. To Mr. Hazlett of the Cron Studio for his kindnesses in going far beyond the call of duty in helping to make Ravelings for 1954 successful. To Mr. Broom for his very special personal interest in the success of our book. To the Ft. Wayne Engraving Company for the many courtesies extended. To the Earl W. Hamer Printing Company for continued interest in our printing problems. To the Heckman Bindery for courtesies in binding and cover work. To all who have helped in any way in achieving success in our efforts in Chester High School. y ur ..Ardvertis erS A-l Body Shop Abbott-Kitson Akinson, Wayne Baker, Paul Beam, Paul Big Four Elevator Bippus Cities Service Bippus Farm Supply Bippus State Bank Bluffton Grocery Co. Bolin er ' s Ftr. Hardware Brady Clothing Store Brady and Earnhart Brembeck and Son Browne, Mrs. Sara Kelton Bryan Manufacturing Co. Burkhart Poultry and Eggs Burns Bakery dutch ' s Cafe Central Oil Co. Checkerboard Feed Store Claypool Sale Barn Clsveland Service Station Coblentz and Son Coca Cola Coon ' s Grill Co-op Elevator. N. Man. Co-op Elevator, Bippus Co-op Lumber, N. Man. Cyclone Davis Gift Shop Farmers Shipping Assn. Faudree Brothers Faurot ' s Grocery Fedewa Appliance Store Frantz Agency Frantz Lumber Co. Freeman ' s Cities Service Grist ' s Building Supplies Guthrie ' s Elec. Motor Rep. Hackett Brothers, Inc. Hall ' s Drug Store Hammond ' s Barber Shop Harting Furniture Co. Heckman Bindery Heeter ' s Garage Home Radio and TV Ramsey Grocery Hoover Poultry Farm HatcheryReahard Imp. Co Hornaday, Dr. F. A. House of Harter Hunter Walton Indiana Lawrence Bank Jerome ' s Apparel Kissinger, Fred S. Knecht, Lyman, O. — Fred Kramer the Kleaner Labas, Jim — Auto Sales Lakeland Sales, Sam Shirk Landis Drugs Lauderman ' s Elevator Lautzenhiser, J. K. Lee ' s Self Service Leonard Supply Co. Liberty Elevator Little, Ivan — Hardware Marks Rexall Drug Store Reiff Radio Ruppel ' s Electric Sawyer, Dr. R. W. Sayers, G. Wm., Ins. Schroll, R. B. — Ins. Schoolman ' s S ;hutz Brothers Shively ' s Dairy Smith, RoUin Snyder, Cliff Snyder ' s I. G. A. Stevens, Dr. H. A., Veterinarian Strauss, J. W. Sunnyside Service Station Sunrise Dairies Trick Lumber Co. Urschel, L. P. Co. Venable, Dr. G. L. McClure, Fred Sons — Feeds Villa se Store Messer Greenhouse Mikes Miller ' s Restaurant Morris 5 10 Cent Store Moser ' s Bottle Gas Mote, Don Mutual Grain Elevator Myer ' s Garage News Journal N. Manchester Dairy Prod., Inc. N. Manchester Farm Equip. Co. N. Manchester Fertilizer Co. N. Manchester Foundry O. K. Barber Shop Oppenheims Osborne Advertising Overholt ' s Quality Shop Patsy ' s Beauty Shop Peabody Seating Co. Pinney, Jack Priser ' s Cleaners Public Service Co. Pyramid Oil Co. Quality Bakery W. W. Locker Wabash Plain Dealer Times Star Walgamuth, Ray Walker Grocery Walnut Street Barber Shop Walter. Geo. Sons Wampler Jewelry Store V, ' ard ' s Jewelry Store Warner Brooder Weimer Lockers Weimer Soft Water Co., Inc. Wendell Home Work Shop Wendell Floor Covering Werner and Putnam Sawmill Westafer Standard Service Westafer Auto Parts Western Auto Westside DX Wetzel Insurance Agency Whitcomb, D. M. Co. Wible Shoe Store Wing ' s Flowers Voder, L. J.