Chester High School - Summit Yearbook (Chester, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1939 volume:

Not a mere history, but a living record of our activities at Chester High School SJmjff John E. Gilster Delbert Rainey Billie M. Dial Charles Manwaring Harriett Farrell Charlotte Boyte Bill Davis Ruth Michaelis Esther Schreck Warren Fiene Wilma Mueller Melba Rigdon Dorothea E. Darwin Audry Hill Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Sports Editor Snapshot Editor Literary Editor Feature Editor Typist Typist Business Adviser Staff Adviser THE SUMMIT is published for a definite purpose. Fifty years hence, this book will be a veritable treasure-chest, packed full of happy memories of friends and memorable events in each of your lives in Chester High. The snaps will furnish a perfect pictorial record of your achievements. The write-ups and features will bring back a flood of glorious recollections. THE SUMMIT is in every respect a book for the future. We dedicate this edition of THE SUMMIT to the spirit of the Yellow Jackets of Chester High. It has represented us on field and floor, in the bleachers, in our noon programs . . . yes, even in the classroom, and has not only been felt by the school, but by the entire community. It is to this spirit rather than to the individuals that we dedicate THE SUMMIT, 1939. ADMINISTRATION W. R. LOWRY, Superintendent B.S., M.A., University of Missouri L. V. KRUTSINGER, Principal M.S., University of Illinois Physics, Chemistry, Algebra H. F. W. JUERGENS JOHN A. FILE ALBERT GILSTER DR. E. G. HOFFMAN V . C. BROWN J. L. BATSON HAROLD UFFELMAN FACULTY FIRST ROW DOROTHEA E. DARWIN S. E. Missouri Teachers' College Bowling Green Business University Stenography, Bookkeeping W. O. SIMMONS M A University of Illinois Mathematics KATHERINE WHITE B.S . University of Illinois Home Economics OPHELIA HACK M.A , Washington University English, Voice SECOND ROW MILFORD ELLIS SIBYL JOHNSON B.S and Ed.. S. E. Missouri Teachers' College M.A , University of Illinois Mathematics, General Science, Physical Education English, Latin, Dramatics ALICE MARIE WEINRICH A B , Washington University History, English AUDRY HILL B. of Ed., S. 111. Teachers' College General Science, Biology THIRD ROW MARIE H. JUERGENS S. H. COURIER B P Ed American College of Physical Education A B , University of Illinois History. Economics, Sociology Girls' Physical Education L. D. SAMUEL B.Mus., Illinois Wesleyan University Band, Junior High W. C. WEBER B.S and F.d., University of Illinois Football. Basketball, Track. Civics E. J. DUNPHY B.S . University of Illinois Agriculture Each and every student in Chester High, from the humblest freshman to the most super-sophisticated senior, has contributed his share to our life in high school. Whether we have liked or disliked him, he has been a prominent factor in the development of our character. This section of our book is devoted to the person, and his place in C. H. S. SENIORS sophisticated scho a riy D. Allison I. Heuer M. Rigdon C. Boyte M. Jeremiah G. Allison DALE A. ALLISON Alex Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may fail. F.F A. '36. 37, '38, 39, Secretary ‘39. Vice-President ‘39, Football 37. 38; Basketball '38, '39; Class President '39 JOHN A. HEUER Porky, Jr. Victor he will ever be. Class President '36, Class Officer '39; Student Board '38, '39, Vice-President and Secretary '39; Glee Club '36, '37, '38, 39; Orchestra '38; Dramatic Club '38, '39. Band '36. '37, '38, '39, President '39; Football 35, '37, '38; Basketball '36, '37; Track '38, Summit Staff '38. MELBA D. RIGDON She looks like an angel, and acts like one. too; But you never can tell what an angol will do. Rip and Dip '38, '39, President '39; Summit Staff '39; Dramatic Club '38; Student Board '38. CHARLOTTE BOYTE ’ Lovely to look at, and clever, too. Glee Club ‘36, '37, '38; Dramatic Club '37; Summit Staff '38, '39; Class Officer '39. MARGARET JEREMIAH Jerry Tell me, pretty maid, are there any more at home like you? Glee Club '36, '37, '38, '39; Secretary '38; G A A. '37, '38, ’39, Secretary '37; Student Board '36. '37, '38, '39, Vice-President and Secretary '38, President '39; Dramatic Club '36, '37; Summit Staff '37, Class Officer '36, '38. May Queen '36. GEORGE A. ALLISON Few have mastered a sax' so well. Band '36. '37. '39; Football '35. '37. ‘38. Basketball '36. '37. '38. '39; Track '37. '38. DWIGHT McNELLY Mac The census embraces 100,000 women. I wish I were the census.' Dramatic Club ‘36, '37, '38, '39; Glee Club '36, '37, '38, '39. ESTHER G. SCHRECK Es Don't rush through this life; the next may be worse. Dramatic Club '36, '37; Rip and Dip '38; Student 3oard '39; Summit Staff '39; May Queen '37. D. McNelly E. Schreck A. Taggart W. Fiene ALICE TAGGART The makings of a good secretary—neat and efficient. WARREN FIENE A friendly chap who always has a comeback. Entered from Steeleville, Illinois; Glee Club '39; Summit Staff '39. 10 scheming sagacious sci nti ati ng OLA HAMILTON Honest endeavor makes for success. Rip and Dip '36, '37. '38; Dramatic Club '37. DOROTHY DIEFENBACH Dot Honor lies in honest toil. Rip and Dip '38, '39, Secretary-Treasurer '39; Ferreters '38. VELMA DECKER Specks only when she is spoken to. Rip and Dip '36, '37, '38, '39. LESTER MOELLER Les He’s the love 'em and leave ’em kind. Entered from Ellis Grove, Illinois; Band '38, '39, Orchestra '38; Dramatic Club '39; Ferreters '39. ALPHONSE MAGERS Ears I might bo better if I would; But it's awfully lonesome being good. Basketball '36, '37. '38, '39; Football '36, '37, '38. LORENE D. FRAZER Our futuro Eleanor Powell. Glee Club '36, '37, '38, '39; Rip and Dip '37. '38. JOHN E. GILSTER Jack A little nonsenso now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Glee Club '36, '37, '38, '39, President '39; Summit Staff '37, '38, '39, Co-Editor '38, Editor '39; Class Officer '37; Student Board '37; Band '37, '38, '39; Orchestra '38. MARCELLA REBBE Mugs Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. Rip and Dip '37, ‘38, '39; Dramatic Club ‘36; Glee Club '36, '37. '38. '39. G A A '39; Cheer Leader '38, '39. 11 O. Hamilton A. Magers D. Diofenbach L. Frazer V. Decker J. Gilster L. Moeller M. Rebbe SENIORS sophisticated scholarly P. Preusse M. Moore D. Aspley D. Bruegger R. Windsor M. Wolff PAUL PREUSSE A million dollar baby in a ten-cent store.” Track '37, '38, '39; Basketball ‘37; Dramatic Club '37, '38, '39, President '39; Student Board '38, '39, Ferreters '39; Class President '37. DOROTHY ASPLEY Toad” Is she quiet and demure? Maybe, don't be too sure.” Dramatic Club '36; Band '39; Rip and Dip '37, '38. '39. Vice-President '39; G.A.A. '37. '38. '39. President '39. ROBERT WINDSOR Duke” “He has a quick eye for a pretty ankle. Entered from Granite City, Illinois; Dramatic Club '39; Student Board '39. MARGARET FERN MOORE ‘ Quiet, sweet, and sincere.” Rip and Dip '37, '38. I. DALE BRUEGGER “Brick “He proved the best man on the field.” Football '35, '36, '37, '38; Basketball '36. '37. '38, '39; Track '36. '37, '38. '39; Glee Club '36. ‘37, '38. '39; Band '37, '39; Dramatic Club '36, '37, F.F A. '36, '37, '38, '39; Student Board '36. Class President '38 MARION WOLFF “Pujol “Unconquerable as chewing gum.” Dramatic Club ‘36, 37; Ferreters '38, '39; Rip and Dip '38, '39; Student Board '36; G.A.A. '37, '38, President '38. BONIFACE BORGARD “Bonny “Worry kills men. I'm in the best of health.” Football '36. '38. F.F A '36, '37, '38, '39. Vice-President '38, President '38, Treasurer '39. EVALYN MARQUARDT “Pete” “I count not lost, time that I give to pleasure.” Band '36, '37. '39, Dramatic Club '36, '37, '38, ‘39; Secretary '39; G.A A '37; Rip and Dip '36, '38, ‘39. B Borgard O. Meyerhoff E. Marquardt G. Ahrens OPAL A. MEYERHOFF “A very industrious and busy girl. Ferreters '38. GERALD M. AHRENS “Pud” A long fellow, but not a poet.” Entered from Steeleville, Illinois; Glee Club '39. 12 scheming sagacious scinfi ating NORMA ELOISE GAGNEPAIN “It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice.” BILLIE M. DIAL -Sylvester” Everybody is smiling, but I'm laughing out loud.” Glee Club '36, '37, '38; Dramatic Club '36, '37, '38. '39; Summit Staff '38, '39. FLORENCE MAASBERG Flossie” Nice to have around. Entered from Steeloville, Illinois; Glee Club '39. JOHNNY CLAYTON I was born for something great. What was it?” Entered from Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Football '37, '38; Basketball '38; Track '38. Glee Club '39; Ferreters '39. RUTH MICHAELIS Mike” Charming and clever; and popular, too. An actress, good in whatever she'd do.” Dramatic Club '36, '37, '38, ’39, Secretary '37, '38. Vice-President '39; Glee Club '36. '37, ‘38, 39, Accompanist '37; '38, '39, Vice-President '39; G.A.A. '37; Student Board '37; Summit Staff '37, 38. '39; Class Officer '38; May Queen '38. WARREN F. COWELL Mickey” He came to school just to get the general idea of things.” Football '35. '36, '37; Basketball '36, '37; Track '36. '37; F.F.A. '38. '39. President '38, Secretary '39. GENEVA M. MABUCE Couldn't find a substitute. This word simply fits—cute.” Glee Club '36, '37, ’38, '39; Dramatic Club '36. '37; G.A.A. '37. '38; Student Board '38, '39. WILMA EILEEN MUELLER Honest toil makes one happy.” Summit Staff '37, '39; Dramatic Club '39. F. Maasberg I- Clayton R. Michaelis N. Gagnepam W. Cowell G. Mabuce B. Dial W. Mueller 13 SENIORS sophisticated scholarly J. Torrence V. Hasemeyer R. Figiel D. Krebs W. Lindsey E. Steiiens JOHN F. TORRENCE “Joe “If hot air were music, Joe would be a brass band.'' Dramatic Club '37; Band '36, '37, '38; Class Officer '36; Cheer Leader '36. '37. VELMA HASEMEYER “Hezzy “Mamma, I wanna mako rhythm. Band '36. '37. '38, '39; G A A '37; Dramatic Club '36. RUDELL FIGIEL “A gleam of merry mischief glints within her eye. EMMA LOUISE STEPHENS “She's the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Rip and Dip '36, ‘37; Glee Club '38. '39; G A A. '37, ‘38, '39. MELBA JUNE BOYINGTON A sweet face with a disposition that matches. Entered from Ellis Grove, 111.; Rip and Dip '38; Dramatic Club '39. M. Boyington W. McDonald R. Born H. Cox DOROTHY M. KREBS “Deny her merit, if you can. WARREN L. LINDSEY “No speech uttered is comparable to silence. WALDO DALE McDONALD “Spider “I shall either find a way or make one. Basketball '36. '37; Track '36. '37, '38, '39; Dramatic Club '37, '38, Ferreters '38. '39. RICHARD RAY BORN “Gib I'm Gib. Where's Alex? F.F A. '36. '37, '38, '39. HAZEL COX “Such as she are always needed. Entered from Ellis Grove, Illinois; Rip and Dip '38; Dramatic Club '38, '39. 14 scheming sagacious sci nti ating GERALD GROTT I like work—it fascinates me—I can sit and look at it for hours. F.F.A. '36. '37, '38. '39. GERALDINE SIMMONS Jerry She smiles on many for fun; but yet her heart is all for one. G A A. '37. '38, '39; Glee Club '39; Rip and Dip '39. EVELYN KASTEN Evvy Vim, vigor, and vitality, Entered from Steeleville, Illinois; Glee Club '39; Rip and Dip '39. RUTH MEIERHOFF She is the best of good fellows. Entered from Steeleville, Illinois; Glee Club '39. HELEN SINGER Nice and—oh, so quiet. ELMER GNAEGY Not by brawn, but by brain. HAROLD G. LAKEMAN Says little, thinks lots. Entered from Steeleville, Illinois. DORIS DREYER Stormy music in her drum. Entered from Steeleville, Illinois; Student Board 39,- Glee Club '39, Band '39. G. Grott H. Singer R. Meierhoff D. Dreyer Lakeman G. Simmons Kasten E. Gnaegy 15 JUNIORS joking jitterbugs Joe Bruegger Bill Davis Helen Hoffman Paul Backer Elton Stallman Doris Aspley James Schmerbauch Katherine Barger Shirley Kiefer Harry Weber Mathilda Moeckel Charles Buatte Maxwell Morrison Dorothea Rebbe Charles Manwaring Evelyn Huffmaster Verla Rosa Gerald Paulus Margaret Mueller Robert Matthews Delbert Rainey Eunice Buenger Paul Novack Barbara Leavitt Erna Meyer Eugene Wasson Beatrice Johns Kenneth Grott 16 iovia i u ven Vernon Hesse Marie Adams Albert Williams Elva Andrews Burnett Welge Arline Wolge Dale Gillis Donald Wittenborn Marcella Hapke Arnold Lehnhoff Lela McConkey Frank Geppert Kurt Pohle Bernard Eggers Albert Schirmer June Wittenbrink Walter Nea Verdell Baronowsky William Hopkins Marjorio Kruoger Billy Suhre Clyde Martin Lorraino Garnor Louis Duchinsky Irvin Kendall Harold Steffons Floyd Earney Geraldine Paulus Lawrence Surman 17 SOPHOMORE CLASS Standing: P. Johns. J. Harlan, E. Gibson, E. Hasomeyer, G. Hirte, D. Filla. A Henson Seated: A Herberts, S. Berry, L. Hirte, D. Holloman, O. Hamilton. M. Gnaegy, H. Farrell. M Jeremiah, L. Hartje. This year has been characterized by a different, more desirable relationship between the classes. There has always been a great deal of rivalry between them, but, this year, with the influence of our noon programs and all-school parties, we have become a much more unified group. Members of the freshman class work hand in hand with seniors to plan and direct our very successful all-school parties. Class parties have almost entirely disappeared in favor of those in which the entire school may take part. Dancing has been the favorite recreation, but cards, bingo, and Chinese checkers have been equally important as forms of entertainment. Standing: P. Rheinecker, J. Stoiiel, L. Usher, W. McEuin, L. Von Behren, C. Welten, J. Schirmer, F. White, J. Short. Seated: L. Schuchert, B. Veath, M. Welten, D. Stille, E. Taylor, B. Torrence, H. Rainey, N. Ruppert, T. McGuire. 18 OF 1939 Standing: F. Boeger, T. Cashman. I. Dethrow. D. Buchanan, E. Esary, F. Ayres, W. Duensing, F. Clayton. Seated: H. Connor, G Armstrong, M Fey. V. Bean, H Crunk, M Boatright, I Anderson, M Brown, D. Courier, B. Brasel. An extremely important factor in our extra-curricular activities has been our noon-programs held in the gymnasium. Originally intended to provide some sort of entertainment for those people who do not return home for lunch, these programs have become so attractive that more and more people who have been going home at noon are bringing their lunches in order to attend the programs. One day a week is set aside for dancing and another, for basketball or volleyball. The remaining programs are taken care of by the various organizations in the school. Standing: D. May, R. Lentz, J. Lynch, W. Preusse, E. McGuire. Seated: D. Karcher, N. Magers, D. Mabuce, B. Moeller, A. Postman, E. Lindenberg, H. Meyer, R. Lampe. t 19 FRESHMAN CLASS Back row: W Buenger, M. Benton, B Buatte, J. Douglas, J. Drake, G Allmeyer, M. Clifford, W Brown Second row: E. Atchison, R. Draves, A. Duensing, S. Andrews, T. Colvis, E. Alms, N. Auld, A. Duensing, A. Bince, S. Coffey. Front row: P. Born. H Allison. H. Clevenger, G. Ninness, E. Decker, E. Braun. E. Novack, R Benton, D. Duensing. L. Colvis, W. Buenger. The results of the noon-programs are far-reaching. The halls have almost become deserted. The study hall has become an excellent place for those who wish to study, since the noisemakers are expending their excess energy in the gym. The program, which consists of dancing, was established partly to help those boys and girls who did not dance to learn. Some of our former “wallflowers are now the most experienced “jitterbugs at our all-school parties. Another popular program this year was one in which Mr. Simmons gave talks on football and each member of the team showed exactly what he was to do in the game. Many who had not been acquainted with football before became enthusiastic fans. Back row: A. Hennrich, K. White, L. Wittenbrink, G. Harris. W. Green, A. Hoenig, L. Groene, W Hettesheimer. Second row: M Ehlers. O Eilers. R. Hagan, M. Hettesheimer, L. Heinks, A. Harmon, D. Frazer, N. Mifflin, I. Lyon, L. Mulholland, B. Frager. Front row: A Finnegan, C. Eggemeyer, K Gross, P. Hopkins, R. Filla, C. Holcomb, D. Grah, K. Hapke, M. Johnson. 2G OF 1939 Back row: A Kirk, U. Miller, L. Lauder, A. Hamilton, R. Pinkstaff, A Ruddell Second row: M Novack, J Mueller, P. Mueller, D. Kipp, D. McConkey, D. Michelson, D. Lehnhoff, D. Jungewaelter, G. Jones, M. Kirk, T. Jackson. Front row: P Miller, F. Korando, G Johnson, W. Lindenberg, J. Earney, R. Kattenbraker, M Nixon, W. Frazer, J Frazer, A. Fulford, F. Uchtmann A factor contributing greatly to the success of our programs has been the victrola-radio-public-address system which was installed this year. This new equipment was acquired through the efforts of the Student Board of Control. The public address system was used at every home basketball and football game for announcing substitutions, penalties, etc. The victrola attachment furnishes music for dancing, both at noon and at our parties. The radio is used to provide the various classes with educational talks from all over the world. Back row: W Wittenbrink, R. Welge. W Stueven, V Wittenbrink, R Smith, K Welge, L. Wittenbrink. Second row: H. Slack, D. Stallman, M Wittmeyer. S. Ryan, D. Steffens, D. Van Meter, M. Tompkins, D. Weber, M. Tilton, M Ryan. M. Welge. Front row: L. Schemonic. V Wilson, F. Schmerbauch. G. Wolff, K. Smith, R. Swain, R. Zang, A Rosa, E. Wittenborn, G. Saak, D. Ward. 21 CLASS OF 39 NAME BASIS OF FAME LIKES ACTS AMBITION G. Ahrens Pud Ruth N. dazed dentist D. Allison Pres. Min somber Deputy Sheriff G. Allison Casanova H. C. smitten wife and kiddies D. Aspley Toad to dance pleasant Duchess B. Borgard Chevy Ag friendly Dunphy II R. Born “Take me home Charlotte somnolent 12 hours sleep M. Boyington Courier's steno Ellis Grove like M. J. B. hubby C. Boyte Southern accent Chuck sassy stewardess D. Bruegger Touchdowns bull sessions perverse All-American 1. Clayton Scotchman to talk critical George Petty W. Cowell that grin Mr. Courier wicked (?) sell a Chevy H. Cox typing her kid sis (?) plucky school-marm V. Decker red hair not to talk shy Clara Bow B. Dial salesman cockeyes cockeyed to collect D. Diefenbach non-talkative to read reserved to be reserved D. Dreyer singer Roy (?) nice Gene Krupa W. Fiene pugnacity trouble roguish six feet R. Figiel vivacity to read history flighty manicurist L. Frazer her figger Chartreuse capricious top tapper N. Gagnepain her name varied coiffures quiet Smith for a name |. Gilster loud socks to play Chloe nonchalant R. Halliburton E. Gnaegy brains mechanics Socratic engineer G. Grott tardy slips math mathematically Einstein O. Hamilton dark eyes to walk serene live near school V. Hasemeyer soda-jerker Coffee Shop swell Benny Goodman J. Heuer Sugar Blues to pitch woo tetched Clarence Darrow M. Jeremiah personality to catch it sweet to get along E. Kasten Terraplane to drive amiable Barney Oldfield D. Krebs Latin wizard to worry good Latin teacher H. Lakeman Hazel nothing uninterested seclusion W. Lindsey grades Physics intelligently aviator W. McDonald his putrid jokes his putrid jokes cocky ONE funny joke D. McNelly Zipper Zipper dainty little Zippers F. Maasberg Flossie Steeleville like she should Lady Macbeth G. Mabuce dancing Porky, Sr. cute Mrs. Porky, Sr. A. Magers Ears Hack heckling argumentative Brain Trust E. Marquardt Piccolo Pete the boys too much F. Nightingale R. Meierhoff snuggle-bug cheese-macaroni cherub-like Kate Smith O. Meyerhoff composure everybody doesn't to graduate R. Michaelis R. A. M. Shag fiesty Dorothy Thompson L. Moeller busted gas tank the Plymouth indifferent Johnny Davis M. Moore homebody Palestine domestic Mrs. W. Mueller intelligence uniforms reliable Lady Shakespeare P. Preusse dime store the drahma harmless outsell the boss M. Rebbe cheer leader to bubble optimistic Elsa Maxwell M. Rigdon dimples to smile cheerful 120 m. p. h. E. Schreck perfect carriage literary work refined independence G. Simmons scatterbrain giggling dippy to get the car H. Singer quiet sewing machines reticent start something E. Steffens sunny hair 'em tall-dark right pass chemistry A. Taggart tranquility to type solemn stenographer J. Torrence Cities Service 7th hour S. H. refer to Heuer's magnate R. Windsor the Duke wine, women, etc. debonair harem M. Wolff 1st baseman Miss White democratic nurse 22 CLASS OF '40 The Juniors of '38-'39 may well look with pride at the record they have established throughout the year. To lead us through this eventful year we Juniors chose Joe Bruegger, president; Bill Davis, vice-president; and Helen Hoffman, secretary-treasurer. Chester’s record breaking football team was predominantly Juniors. Ten boys, J. Bruegger, B. Eggers, V. Hesse, F. Eamey, Wm. Davis, P. Backer, P. Novack, C. Manwaring, L. Surman, and D. Gillis, received letters for their valor on the gridiron. Four of these boys, J. Bruegger, P. Backer, F. Eamey, and V. Hesse, also represented their class on the basketball floor. While these boys were fighting for the honor of Chester High in the field of sports, they were cheered on by their classmates in the band, D. Gillis, A. Lehnhoff, D. Rainey, D. Wittenborn, C. Manwaring, and I. Kendall. A peep at the program of that successful operetta, Hollywood Extra will show us the names of five Junior girls, B. Johns, M. Krueger, M. Mueller, B. Leavitt, E. Huffmaster, and five Junior boys, P. Backer, Wm. Davis, L. Duchinsky, C. Manwaring, and K. Pohle. A took at the rostrums of the leaders of the several different clubs will show us that the Juniors are not only participators but also leaders. The officers of the Science Club, P. Backer, C. Martin, B. Johns, and D. Gillis, are all Juniors. Paul Backer is president of our National Athletic Society. Our contribution to the membership of the student governing body, the Student Board, is J. Bruegger, D. Wittenborn, K. Barger, and P. Backer. Our Junior journalists of the future, D. Rainey, C. Manwaring, and W. Davis, are all working hard on the annual. The Juniors gave the annual Junior-Senior banquet on May 13. This affair was one of the most anticipated events of the year for both classes. 23 William Hopkins. CLASS OF '41 Station S-O-P-H-I-E is on the air, broadcasting on a frequency of 1939 kilocycles. As an introduction to this year's program, we bring to you the class of all classes, the backbone of the Chester High School—the one and only sophomore class, and their popular advisory body. Miss Darwin and Mr. Ellis. Take it away Master of Ceremonies. First of all on the program we wish to acquaint you with the officers who were selected to lead these sophomores through this, their banner year. Although Frank Clayton, the popular Scotchman who does all his figuring in his head to save paper, tried to monopolize all three offices with his candidates, the following gained the positions at the initial meeting: William Preusse, president; James Stoffel, vice-president; Gerald Hirte, secretary and treasurer. At this point we interrupt the program to bring to you a selection by the C. H. S. band, F. Ayres conducting. Play, Forrest. Did you hear those outstanding “umphs coming from M. Jeremiah, H. Crunk, B. Brasel. E. Hase-meyer, D. Courier, J. Harlan, D. Holloman, H. Rainey, J. Short, and F. White? Those together with the help of our stormy cheer leader B. Torrence, formed much of our static during the year. And now for our feature celebrities of the program. First .from the football field we have J. Stoffel, J. Lynch, and W. Duensing. All right, its all yours, boys—“as representatives of the gridiron we can honestly say that life truly has its ups and downs.” Next we'll hear from E. Esary, F. Clayton, and F. White on the basketball floor—“From our experience on the basketball floor we have learned to get the point. Now for those stars of the footlights, M. Welten, A. Herberts, H. Farrell, D. Buchanan, M. Jeremiah, W. Duensing, L. Schuchert, E. Taylor, and B. Veath, whose vocal chords were strained in song in the Glee Club, and those comical persons, not in appearance but wit, from the Dramatic Club, E. Taylor, V. Bean, H. Farrell, I. Anderson, E. Esary, and W. Duensing. Finally we present B. Moeller, B. Torrence, and H. Crunk as our capable trio in the Student Board. We rank high on the scholastic ladder, too, with those wizards M. Gnaegy, E. Hasemeyer, and W. Preusse. Thus we draw the curtain upon another year's program, leaving you with this lasting impression—our advisers have started us off at the crack of the gun, and we shall not stop until we stand firmly upon the pedestal of victory. This is station S-O-P-H-I-E signing off until we meet again. William Preusse. CLASS OF '42 We came into Chester High School, 124 freshmen strong, the largest class ever enrolled in C. H. S. After several weeks of getting into the wrong classes, answering the wrong bells, and wandering around in general, we set out to become one of the greatest freshman classes in the history of C. H. S. We elected our class officers: Barbara May, president; Warren Green, vice-president; and Kendall Welge, secretary and treasurer; while Jane Douglas, Arden Ruddell, and Kendall Welge were chosen to represent us on the Student Board. We are here in numbers, spirit, and activity. You'll find us everywhere from the gridiron to the stage and soon you'll find that you cannot avoid us; neither can you do without us. There's Warren Green to lead us on in football, Jane Douglas to guide the warblers, Norma Auld and Jean Drake as our talented interpreters of the drama. In addition to these, there are many other freshmen taking active parts in every organization. We don't want to be remembered only as one of the largest classes to enter Chester High, but as one of the most active ever to have passed through the portals of our school. Paul Hopkins Classes are over, student life continues. Everyone follows his own desire, develops his own particular talents, outstanding or mediocre. In the pages that follow you will find the names and accomplishments of our budding Carusos, Pasteurs, Bernhardts, Sousas, Burbanks and yes, even of future All-Americans. What treasured memories of parties, concerts, plays, and contests are stored in these few pages of The Summit! ACTIVITItS bring happiness THE STUDENT BOARD OF CONTROL Margaret Jeremiah President John Heuer Vice-President and Secretary Esther Schreck Commissioner of Attendance Paul Backer Commissioner of Extra-curricular Activities The Student Board of 1938-39 has been one of the most active and influential in the history of the Chester High School. It has carried forward the work of its predecessors and delved into new fields. As a result of its efforts a public address system was purchased for the gymnasium and football field. The Student Board has been most active in sponsoring a Socialized Noon Hour . Through its cooperation the program became a reality, directed by students for students. Geneva Mabuce Commissioner of Social Welfare A great deal of the success and progress of this year's Student Board has been due to the able leadership of its president, Margaret Jeremiah. 28 and ea ve memories THE SUMMIT STAFF That should be a candid snap, Ruth. Miss Darwin is the only one that seems to know you're taking it. . . Whose ad contract are you filling out, Billie? . . . Miss Hill, I hope you and Jack are finding some worthwhile suggestions in that annual you're looking at. . . You aren't by any chance selling yourself a SUMMIT, are you, Charlotte? . . . Doc and Charlie are playing their parts as assistants extremely well! . . . Shag has handed all his write-ups in and now he's helping Es. . . Esther, have you found a budding literary genius? . . . Warren is looking extremely serious in trying to be funny. . . . Where's the other assistant, Harriett? An index of treasured memories . . . The two typists must be too busy to show their faces. 29 ACTIVITIES bring happiness C. H. S. BAND John Heuer President George Allison Vice-President Hilda Crunk Librarian Forrest Ayres With due respect to our former leader, Chester High School is proud to say that the band of '39 was one of true C. H. S. quality. With the new and necessary ideas of L. D. Samuel, the new bandmaster, the band has become the most active organization in the school. This group performed at all home events, as well as some away from home, displaying unique formations. The band played at various programs. New instrumental groups were organized for work in concerts and contests. The high points of the year s work were concerts given December 2 and March 17. Student Conductor L. D. Samuel Director Much of the band's progress would have been impossible but for the faithful Band Patrons' Club, which was started this year. All of these features worked in close harmony to form an enticing type of zeal. 30 and leave memories GLEE CLUB This year the Glee Club has been organized a little differently from the past years. Because of the difficulty of assembling the boys for after-school meetings, a mixed chorus has taken the place of the boys' club. This chorus meets during the second period; the girls' chorus, in its regular after-school sessions. The members of the clubs also revised the usual program by abandoning the December concert and presenting the operetta, Hollywood Extra , on February 10. The cast included the following: John Heuer, Uncle Abner Maynard; Marcella Rebbe, Irene; Dale Bruegger, Bob Wilcox; Lorene Frazer, Debby Wilcox; Doris Dreyer, Hannah Hilltop; Gerald Ahrens, Corporal Benson; Jane Douglas, Rita Lupa; Warren Fiene, Marty Williams; Paul Backer, Harold DeBunker; John Gilster, Isaac Goldenrod. Other appearances of the year will be in the Baccalaureate Service and Commencement Exercise. Jack Gilster President Ruth Michaelis Vice-President Harriett Farrell Secretary Ophelia Hack Sponsor 31 ACTIVITIES bring happiness DRAMATIC CLUB Paul Preusse President Ruth Michaelis Vice-President Evalyn Marquardt The meeting will please come to order. These were the words which started the activities of the Dramatic Club for 1938-39 off on a very successful year. New and varied noon hour programs, . under the direction of the club leaders, were presented to the student body every two weeks. The programs were a huge success and gave the members numerous opportunities to improve their dramatic ability. Two successful plays were given. A three-act romantic comedy, Headed for Eden , was presented in November, while Spring Fever was appropriately offered in March. Secretary-T reasurer Sibyl Johnson The following members have become eligible for membership in the National Thespian Society, of which Ruth Michaelis is already a member: Evalyn Marquardt, Harriett Farrell, Billie Dial, Dwight Mc-Nelly, John Heuer, and Paul Preusse. Sponsor We hope the various activities of the Dramatic Club have proved helpful to its members and will be an eternal source of pleasant memories. 32 and eave memories THE FERRETERS The Ferreters science club is one of the youngest clubs in C. H. S., having been formed only last year. It was organized for the purpose of furthering the study of biology and was named The Ferreters after the ferret, a small animal noted for its ability to nose out things. Already holding the distinction of being one of the first clubs in Southern Illinois to be affiliated with the Illinois Junior Academy of Science, it furthered this distinction by winning the first place trophy in the biology contest held at Car-bondale, 111., in May, 1938. The club is locking forward to competing in a similar contest which is to be held in Springfield this May. The club has made several other contributions to practical science. Of the most important was a survey of disease prevalence and vaccination in the city of Chester. The weekly meetings and field trips have done much to increase the interest of the members in science and in nature. Paul Backer President Clyde Martin Vice-President Dale Gillis Sergeant-at-Arms Beatrice Johns Secretary-Treasurer Waldo McDonald Corresponding Secretary Audry Hill Sponsor ACTIVITIES bring happiness FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FIRST SEMESTER Warren Cowell President Paul Novack Vice-President Dale Allison Secretary Boniface Borgard Treasurer Joseph Bruegger Corresponding Secretary SECOND SEMESTER Burnett Welge President Dale Allison Vice-President Warren Cowell Secretary Gerald Grott Treasurer Joseph Bruegger Corresponding Secretary E. J. Dunphy Sponsor The Chester Chapter of Future Farmers of America is a member of a national organization of high school students enrolled in agriculture classes. Every member of the local chapter is given a chance to increase his agricultural knowledge and business ability, to develop responsibility and leadership, and to enjoy many social and recreational advantages. The work program of the Chester F. F. A. during the past year included many activities. The members invested $4,000 in a crop and livestock project and earned $1,200 in profits. Sixteen boys qualified for, and two boys placed in the state judging contest. Other educational activities included a local public speaking contest, a Father and Son Banquet, a baby chick project, exhibitions at two fairs, a project tour, and a stockyards tour. Checkers, swimming, parties, picnics, and softball tournaments provided recreation. The largest cooperative sheep project in the state and a hybrid corn agency are added activities this year. 34 and leave memories RIP AND DIP CLUB I pledge my loyalty to the Rip and Dip Home Economics Club, promise to uphold its aims and ideals and to serve my school, my home, community, state, and nation whenever I can. This is the pledge with which we entered; this is the pledge with which we will leave. During the year '38-'39 two bakesales were given, and hot lunches were served in the Foods room for a period of two weeks in order to finance cur climaxing event of the year, the Mother-Daughter Banquet. We have worked and we have played; for our year's program also included two successful parties. All new members who earned their quota of 75 points became full-fledged members at a formal initiation in the spring. These points were earned by services rendered the club. Melba Rigdon President Dorothy Aspley Vice-President Dorothy Diefenbach Secretary-T reasurer Katherine White Sponsor 3S ACTIVITIES bring happiness PHYSICAL EDUCATION CARNIVAL May Queen Ruth Michaelis First Maids of Honor Margaret Jeremiah Mary Louise Meredith Second Maids of Honor Geneva Mabuce Evelyn Cohen Retiring Queen Esther Schreck On May 2, 1938, the gym was the scene of the seventh annual May Fete and Physical Education Carnival. The boys' physical education classes presented the first part of the program which consisted of marching, various exercises on the apparatus, clowning and tumbling directed by Coach Goranson. The second part of the program was a May Fete by the girls, directed by Marie Juergens. The most colorful event of the evening was the crowning of the May Queen who had been selected by popular vote. Esther Schreck, the retiring queen, led the processional to the throne followed by the maids of honor, Geneva Mabuce, Evelyn Cohen, Margaret Jeremiah, and Mary Louise Meredith. Finally, the new May Queen, Ruth Michaelis, approached the throne amid applause. This was followed by marching, apparatus exercises, tumbling, and dancing by the girls. The recessional of the queen and her court concluded the program. 36 and leave memories THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls' Athletic Association is a state organization for girls interested in athletics. The program is planned to create and promote an interest in athletics, train the body both mentally and physically, and develop good sportsmanship. Each girl must earn one hundred points before she is eligible for membership. The girls meet regularly every week and devote their time to softball, basketball, volleyball and tumbling. Hiking, tennis, stunts and keeping health rules are other ways of earning points. Numerals, letters, and other awards are granted for extra points earned. Spring Play Days and Fall Play Days are annual events. Chester was host to Steeleville, Marissa, and Grand Tower at the Fall Play Days. The place and date has not yet been decided upon for the Spring Play Day. All the girls will participate in a Toy-land Fantasy to be presented April 14. Dorothy Aspley President Marcella Hapke Vice-President Minnie Jeremiah Secretary -T reasurer Marie Juergens Sponsor 37 FOOTBALL Sixteen lettermen and some thirty-odd hopefuls answered Coach Weber's call for football candidates. Although there was little hope for a weight advantage, there was some promise of a speedy, light, and deceptive eleven. Working on this angle, the squad drilled on deceptive ground and aerial plays. In answer to the need for a field general, the lettermen elected as captain. Dale Rruegger, to lead them in the season's conquests. The 1938 football season was opened at Woodiiver on September 23, when the Yellow Jackets, led by their new coach. Bill Weber, defeated a highly rated and heavier Woodriver eleven by a score of 20-0. Particularly able in their aerial attacks the Yellow Jackets carried on an outstanding offensive until the final gun. The Jackets made their first score early in the first quarter when Earney, Chester's promising left-end, snagged a pass and crossed the goal line. Magers carried the ball over for the extra point. The other two touchdowns were accounted for by Chester’s speedy halfback, Dale Bruegger. Dale intercepted a Woodriver pass, tipped into the air by interference, and ran forty yards for the second score. In the last quarter, he pulled down a long pass from Ears Magers and crossed the line. The extra point was made by Magers. In spite of their weight handicap, the Chester line exhibited the spunk and fight that backs up a team. The Yellow Jackets took another upset victory on October 1, when they defeated the highly rated Dupo eleven by a score of 20-13. Undoubtedly the faster of the two teams, the Jackets won the game by virtue of a speedy backfield, supported by a light but fighting line. The first score of the game was made by Dupo on an 80-yard run. After this surprise, however, the Jackets settled down to a hard drive that netted them two goals, leaving the score 14-6 at the end of the half. The third Chester score was made in the middle of the third quarter when a long pass from Magers to Earney was completed from the 30-yard line. No extra point was made on the score. Outstanding in this game was the blocking exhibited by both line and backfield. Although the Jackets were outweighed about 10 pounds to the man, their extra spunk and drive made up for the disadvantage. Standing: D. Bruegger, D. Gillis, J. Heuer, W. Davis, J. Clayton, D. Rainey, Surman, J. Bruegger, A. Magers. P. Novack, Coach Weber. Kneeling: C. Manwarina, W. Green, B. Eggers, P. Backer, W. Brown, W. Stoffel, U. Miller, E. Esary, V. Wittenbrink, G Allison F. Earney, V. Hesse. Duensing, D. Allison, L. I. The Yellow Jackets won their third straight victory in as many games by defeating the Belleville Cathedral Crusaders by a score of 25-12 on October 7. The game proved to be a real offensive battle from the minute the ball went into action. Magers received the kick-off on his own 20, and with the aid of remarkable blocking, zigzagged through the entire Belleville eleven to score the first touchdown. Then in the second quarter, D. Bruegger plunged over for the second score. Cathedral netted the next score when Winter carried the ball over after the Crusaders had completed a series of passes. Opening up with a brilliant passing attack, the Jackets completed five out of five passes. D. Bruegger topped the barrage by plunging the ball over from the one-yard line. Belleville tallied, however, and the Crusaders' Pee Wee Schmidt receiving the ball on the next kick-off, repeated Magers counter-wising performance. The last score came when, with but one minute to play, D. Bruegger intercepted a Cathedral pass and scored a touchdown on a 75-yard run. Blocking of the C. H. S. line showed up especially well throughout the game. Most noticeable, however, was the display of reserve energy which the team always seemed to be able to uncork on their drives. The law of averages caught up with the Yellow Jackets for a few fatal minutes at Pinckneyville on October 4. The Jackets were nosed out by an 18-13 score, the first defeat of the season. The game, like the Belleville tilt, was a scoring race from start to finish. Both teams opened up and scored in the first quarter, making the score 6-6. On the following kick-off Barney Eggers ran the ball back 60 yards. On the fourth play, a pass attempted by Dale Bruegger on Pinckneyville's 5-yard line was intercepted by Pinckneyville's Gladson, who sprinted the length of the field for the opponent's second score. Pinckneyville's final and third score came in the fourth quarter. Not until the last few minutes of play did the Jackets regain their stride. With about two minutes to go, however, they put the ball over on a 23-yard plunge by Dale Bruegger. The extra point was made with a pass. Putting the defeat aside, however, the team looked forward with fresh determination to take Murphy. With less than six minutes left to play the Yellow Jackets came through with three touchdowns to defeat the highly rated Murphysboro eleven 18-7, at Murphysboro on October 28. From the spectators standpoint, the game was declared to be one of the most thrilling spectacles ever witnessed on the gridiron by local fans. Making the game sensational even before they scored a point in the fourth quarter, the Jackets provided an extra supply of thrills when they opened a brilliant aerial attack which swept the Murphysboro's defense off their feet. The game was scoreless until late in the second quarter when Wahl, Murphy's left halfback, plunged through the Chester line for the initial score. Seemingly to make the most of their chance, Murphy put over the extra point, leaving the score 7-0 at the half. From the first whistle of the second half, however, the game was definitely the Jackets'; and the final whistle of the third quarter found Chester with the ball upon Murphy's 3-yard line. On the third play in the fourth quarter, the Jackets scored on a short pass through center to left end, Sunshine Hesse. The next thrill came when, with about five minutes to play, Joe Bruegger intercepted a Murphy pass. After a series of brilliant passes, fourteen out of fifteen of which were completed, the Jackets scored on a pass from D. Bruegger to Magers. The final Chester score came two plays after the Chester kick-off, when Dale Bruegger intercepted a pass and sprinted 55 yards to the goal, leaving the score 18-7 at the final whistle. Even the outstanding offense of the Jackets failed to cover up the brilliant line and backfield defense. The boys managed to hold Murphy's powerful line machine gainless, time after time, when the opponents were a few feet from the home goal. 39 In the following week, the Jackets added the fifth victory to their string of wins by defeating the St. Genevieve eleven 21-0. Although bucking against a considerably heavier team, the Jackets played a leisurely game, seeming to save up their power for the Sparta tilt to be played on Armistice Day. The usual line-up which had been bearing the brunt of most of the season's play, was altered considerably, with more reserves getting into the game than during any other this year. Although the first half went scoreless, the second half was full of action. Shaking the dust off their feet, the Jackets got going to a flying start when Sunshine Hesse received the kick-off for Chester, and with the aid of remarkable blocking, ran it back 65 yards for a touchdown. Novack carried the ball across for the extra point. The second touchdown was made in the fourth period when Backer passed to Dale Bruegger for a touchdown. The score mounted again when Chester punted and the ball was fumbled by St. Genevieve. Heuer came through the scrimmage to fall on the ball behind the St. Genevieve goal line for a score. This game was the first in which Chester suffered noticeably from scrimmage injuries. Two men, Manwaring and Gillis, had to be taken from the field. Perhaps the outstanding victory of the year, considering athletic rivalry, was the Armistice Day tilt, when the Yellow Jackets sent the Sparta Blue Streaks down to a score of 14-6. Although the Yellow Jackets were slow to gain their footing and let the Streaks take the lead in the first half 6-0, they came back in the second half to overtake and outdo the visitors. In the third quarter, the Jackets started their rally when Dale Bruegger got away and carried the ball 52 yards to the Sparta 30-yard line, for the longest run of the day. After losing the ball on a fumble, and regaining it on Sparta's punt, the Jackets with Dale Bruegger carrying the ball, put over their first touchdown. A pass from Dale to Earney was good for the extra point. In the last quarter a Sparta pass was intercepted by Dale Bruegger who ran it back 45 yards for a touchdown. A line plunge was good for an extra point, giving the Jackets a 14-6 lead. Outstanding in the game was the coordination of the line and backfield. The ability of the ends to turn in Sparta's dangerous, fast, end-running back-field seemed to spell defeat for the Streaks; for, the Jackets' ability to stop the Streaks on power plays was successful. Playing in a sea of mud, the Jackets took their seventh and final win, out of eight straights, by defeating Perryville, 20-0, in the Turkey Day tilt. Out to win for the benefit of the Seniors who were playing their last game for C. H. S., the Jackets got possession of the ball and with D. Bruegger carrying the ball, pushed across the initial score early in the first quarter. Joe Bruegger carried the ball on an off-tackle smash for the extra point in the third quarter. After gaining considerable yardage on off-tackle smashes, the Jackets again found themselves in a scoring position. A pass from D. Bruegger to Hesse, was good for the score. The Jackets' third and final score came late in the fourth quarter when Bruegger plunged over center from the one-yard line. The extra point was made on a plunge by Dale Allison. This was the final game of the 1938 season; a season marked by success and good sportsmanship, a season to be remembered. The Yellow Jackets of 38 , in winning seven of eight games, set a new record for C. H. S. Not only has the season been a success because of games won, but also in the sense of showmanship, spirit and sportsmanship. The boys overcame overconfidence, fought a clean game, and rallied through numerous tough pinches. There is no doubt that the team will be remembered. Only six of the squad, John Clayton, Dale Bruegger, Alphonse Magers, John Heuer, Dale Allison and George Allison, are graduating. The remainder of the team will be back wearing the orange and black in 39 . BASKETBALL A great American poet one said, “Build today for a stronger tomorrow. In one sense, at least, this applies to basketball. We are building, and we are looking forward to and realizing a stronger tomorrow. Disregarding the story of the scoreboard and eyeing the season in this light, we do see that the season was not altogether unsuccessful. The team played hard, and in doing so, gave the fans an interesting, enjoyable show. The spirit in which the team played is shown by the scores. The team compiled a total of four hundred points in comparison to four hundred and forty-eight points of their opponents. This gave the team a game average of 25 to our opponents' 28; certainly nothing to be ashamed of. It is hoped that when it is all said and done, there is no one who is unable to view the season in its success, progress, and improvement. HOME GAMES GAMES AWAY Steeleville 16 Chester .. 18 Perryville . ...16 Chester . 30 Murphysboro i. . . .. 22 Chester .. 25 Pinckneyville .37 Chester. . 30 Sparta . s. 30 Chester 17 Dupo 38 Chester . 23 Waterloo .. 11 Chester. . . . 24 Coulterville ...32 Chester 16 Pinckneyville 32 Chester .11 Dupo .. 21 Chester. .. 14 Marissa 51 Chester . 37 Cairo .. 18 Chester .. 12 Murphysboro . 28 Chester . 18 Marissa . 24 Chester. .. 22 Sparta 28 Chester . . 24 Regional Tournament: Herrin, 42; Chester. 21. Standing: E. Esary, J. Bruegger, V. Hesse. F. Earney. G. Ahrens, W. Davis, D. Gillis, Coach W. C. Weber. Seated: B. Eggers, G. Allison, P Backer, A Magers, D. Allison, D. Wittenborn, W McDonald. TRACK The Yellow Jackets met their first opposition of the 1939 season in a triangular meet held at Marissa. Englen of Marissa and Boston of Sparta carried away nearly all the honors. The only Chester man to pull down a first was Dale Bruegger, who carried away the laurels in the shot put. In the final analysis Sparta was first, Marissa second, and Chester third. Lacking in material and experience, the Yellow Jackets were almost totally eclipsed by Marissa at their home field in their second meet of the season. Englen, Marissa's versatile track ace, amassed enough points alone to beat Chester's final score. Chester, however, took firsts in the 880 yard run, the javelin, the low hurdles, and the shot put. In winning the shot put, Dale Bruegger broke the school record. The distance thrown was 43 feet, 4Vi inches. The contenders of the annual county track meet this season set a precedent by breaking eight of thirteen existing records. Boston, Sparta's Negro star, led the field by breaking three: the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard run, and the broad jump. Wetzel, of Red Bud, was runner-up for honors, breaking records for the 880 yard run and the mile. Bruegger of Chester broke the shot put record; Anderson of Sparta broke the javelin; and Stevenson of Sparta broke the high jump. Sparta carried off top honors with a total of 73V2 points; Chester was second with 39-1 6 points; Steelville was third with 33; Red Bud was fourth with 14; and Ellis Grove and Evansville tied for fifth place with 7 points apiece. With the exception of Koeneman, Dreyer, Johnson, and Frazer, the entire track team will reappear for the 1939 season. Dale Bruegger, the team's high point man, was awarded the captain's star. Standing: H. Frazer, F. Dreyer, B. Eggers, R. Born, J. Bruegger, E. Koeneman, P. Preusse, D. Gillis, E. Esary, D. Bruegger. Kneeling: F Clayton, C. Johnson, H Stoffel, T Cashman. J, Heuer, J. Dethrow. W McDonald, J. Lynch, G. Paulus, D. 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Father: Well, my boy, in prosperity we had wine, women and song, but in depression all we have is beer, mamma and radio. ★ ★ ★ He: I suppose you dance. She: Oh yes, I love to. He Great! That's better'n dancing. ★ ★ ★ Heuer held her hand and she held hiz'n, And then they hugged and went to kiz'n. They did not know her dad had riz'n, Madder than hops and simply siz'n; And really 'tiz'n right to liz'n. But Heuer got hiz'n and went out whiz'n. ★ ★ ★ Mr. Courier: Where is the capitol of the United States? K. Pohle: The capital? Mr. Courier: You heard me. K. Pohle Most of it is in Europe. ★ ★ ★ Alex: Minnie's lipstick has a different taste than most women's. J. Heuer (innocently): Yes, sort of orange flavor, isn't it? ★ ★ ★ I am a physics student. I carry my book home every night. Sometimes I open it. Three times a week I go to recitation and try to understand what the other students are discussing. The other two days I entangle myself in an assortment of laboratory equipment. Each chapter is a new monster. I free myself from the claws of one only to be thrown into the hungry mouth of another. I regard tests with awe and horror. If I make a good grade, I am exultant for days; And yet the subject fascinates me. Physics is my favorite subject. Ruth Michaelis. CHESTER PURE SILK HOSIERY MILLS CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 1939 GOODRICH TIRES BATTERIES RANDOLPH COUNTY TIRE COMPANY NEW BUENA VISTA BUILDING BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '39 NU-WAY SHOE REPAIR FOR BETTER MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP 51 GOING TO COLLEGE? Keep in touch with home folks through ttthratrr ISjrralb ®nbmu' Your Home Town Paper COMPLIMENTS OF HOME OF YOUR FAMOUS STRIPED PIG COMPLIMENTS OF CHESTER DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS — SHOES — CLOTHING Furnishings for the Entire Family Congratulatory Greetings To Graduates . . . May you ever remember the training and admonitions of Chester High . May the foundation this institution of learning gave you serve as a basis for better manhood and womanhood. 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Cole Milling Company, recognized to be one of the finest flour mills in America, represents a business enterprise far in excess of the dreams of its founder. Completely air conditioned and containing the finest in milling machinery, with a daily capacity of 1500 barrels of flour and storage capacity for the proper storing and conditioning of 800,000 bushels of wheat, this mill is known as the Home of Omega, The South's Finest Flour. Serving the South from Chester and also its branches in Memphis and Atlanta the Cole Milling Company has increased its distribution from a purely local business to one seminational in scope. Everywhere throughout the South and Southeast, Chester, Illinois is known as the home of The Omega Flour Mills. The Home of Omega Flour—1939 BUENA VISTA MILL HATCHERY W. H. WELGE, Prop. CHICKS — FEEDS — FLOUR Chester, Illinois Meet The Gang at the COFFEE SHOP UFFELMAN'S Clover Farm Stores 9 QUALITY EATS QUALITY MEATS BUSY BEE PASTRIES 9 Phone 120 COMPLIMENTS OF CHESTER GREENHOUSE Home of Flowers and Plants DINE AND DANCE at the BAL TABARIN PHONE 10 HAIER'S TAXI Buy Flavor Plus DAY AND NIGHT See Us for Long Trips QUALITY FOODS — at — TOM BOY STORES Every Passenger Insured and be convinced PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE W. L. DAUER, Prop. Allen St. — Phone 381R State St. — Phone 13 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY ALBERT E. FRITZE, M. D. EBERS GEO. HOFFMAN, D. D. S. E. RALPH MAY, M. D. I. W. BEARE, M. D. J. OMER HOFFMAN, M. D. I. D. NEWMARK, M. D. J. M. GLENN, D. D. S. K. L. KUHRTZ, D. D. S. THOS. J. THORNTON, D. C. H. W. GUALDONI, D. D. S. ALBERT H. WOLFF, O. D. B. E. GILSTER, D. D. S. NAGEL'S STORE | FANCY GROCERIES • Fresh Meats and Vegetables ! PHONE 218 ARNOLD'S School Smartness SERVICE STATION BEGINS WITH A Standard Oil Products WELL DRESSED Washing APPEARANCE Complete Lubrication Polishing CU TZf+n w’A A. C. WIEBUSCH Manager CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '39 BUENA VISTA BEAUTY SHOP Phone 3031 Buena Vista Bank Bldg. 61 THE WATCHMAKER Skillfully At his bench covered with intricate tools The watchmaker works on a time piece Patiently. He is old and bent, He is tired and weary—-Aged by time; Bat he works all day before his bench Working on each tedious part, Slowly and masterfully. An intimate creator Of fine things. Elmer Gnaegy. ★ ★ ★ THE SNOW It's strange how clouds as black as night Can make the ground so crystal white, The flakes that cover field and stream Present a picture like a dream. Doris Dreyer. ★ ★ ★ HISTORY Through dim and misty ages, from the first dawn of creation, Man has fiercely battled man, nation has fought nation. Long and bloody wars often plagued the men of old, Even now conflicts are raging caused by greed for gold. Though history has taught often with lessons long and bitter, Not everything is gold that has a brilliant glitter, This have I learned well from recorded works of man; Each desires to gather all the gold he can. Warren Lindsey. ★ ★ ★ If I were ever asked to choose A place where I could live and muse. Recall each triumph, every strife In solitude to live my life, My final choice would undoutedly be A little home beside the sea; For there I'd hear the breakers roar, As they tumbled, rumbled up to the shore. Each topped with a foamy cap of white And gleaming far into the night. lack Gilster. HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '39 WOLFF'S MARKET Your Nation Wide Service Grocer Compliments of Your JOY AND GEM THEATRES BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '39 THE FORUM BULOVA. ELGIN. AND SWISS WATCHES Diamonds, Birthstones, and Wedding Rings F. B. WOLFF JEWELER PAUTLER'S RED AND WHITE ROYAL STORE HOTEL With Confidence d We Deliver JOHN C. WAITE, Prop. PHONE 147 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '39 INTERNATIONAL SHOE FACTORY BEN EGGERS QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS PHONE 399 Compliments of BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF WELGE BROTHERS FURNITURE 1939 AMBULANCE AND ILLINOIS FUNERAL SERVICE COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE Since 1882 COMPANY A 3FricnJ tit (Eirnr of Urrrmtrmrttt MAY WE BE OF SERVICE Chester, 111. Phone 210-W ALONG THE WAY GREETINGS FROM HERMAN E. GILSTER 65 Chester's Most Complete Dry Goods Store JUERGEN'S INC. CLEANING TAILORING PHONE 36-J ALWAYS THE BEST KROGER'S CHESTER, ILLINOIS V W The Complete Food Market The Finest Engineered Car in the Low Price Field. Ask for a LIVE BETTER FOR LESS Demonstration. A. E. SICKMEYER Grocery Manager REMON E. R. WAGNER MOTOR CO. Meat Manager Phone 26 Chester, 111. CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF '39 May we serve you well Along life's journey. ILLINOIS IOWA POWER CO. USE CHESTER CITY DAIRY PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS PHONE 9 Compliments of G. B. D A V IS CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL SURVEYING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '39 CHESTER LIONS CLUB INVENTIONS AND INVENTORS MADE FAMOUS THIS SCHOOL YEAR Eyeglasses with vertical stripes {or bank tellers, so they can recognize their patrons on the street. John Torrence. Especially large ink bottles for making capital letters. Melba Rigdon. Ink with spaces already in it so you don't have to raise your pen from the paper. Dwight McNelly. ★ ★ ★ Gib: I think I'll drop Lincoln a line. Charlotte: “How can you. He's dead. Gib: When? I just got his Gettysburg Address yesterday. ★ ★ ★ H. Lakeman: Do you know that I still wear my winter underwear. G. Ahrens: ”My Gosh! This is April; how long do you wear it? H. Lakeman: Down to my ankles. ★ ★ ★ D. Bruegger: How long have you been shaving? B. Dial: For four years now. D. Bruegger: G'wan, don't give me that stuf{. B. Dial: Well, I can prove it; I cut myself both times. ★ ★ ★ G. Grott: I have a sad dentist. W. Lindsey: Why so sad? G. Grott: He's always down in the mouth. ★ ★ ★ B. Dial: Why didn’t you answer my letter?” E. Marquardt: I didn't get it, and besides I didn't like some of the things that were in it. ★ ★ ★ Miss Hack: Gerald, what are the Venetians noted for? G. Ahrens: ” Blinds. ★ ★ ★ L. V. K.: How's the team coming? Coach: Like counterfeit money—the halves are full of lead and the quarters can't pass. ★ ★ ★ M. Rigdon: We are offering two prices on our school dinners, 25c and 50c. D. Aspley: Why two prices? M. Rigdon: With the 50c you get medical attention. ★ ★ ★ Gib: Why is a bathing suit like a barbed wire fence? Dale Allison: Because it protects the property without obstructing the view. YOUR AUTOGRAPH, PLEASE YOUR AUTOGRAPH, PLEASE PRINTERS Huston-Patterson Corporation Decatur, Illinois ENGRAVERS Central Engraving Company St. Louis, Mo. PHOTOGRAPHER Leonard Chester, Illinois 72