Clarks High School - Bomber Yearbook (Clarks, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1954 volume:

DEDICATION DEDICATION We, the seniors of 1954� dedicate this annual to Mr. Pressler in all sincerity. We are grateful for your taking up the responsibilities of Mr. Mar- tins, who was our sponsor during our freshman year. We appreciate your kind assistance during our years in high school� Words can never express how much we appreciated your faithful and never failing guidance. As our sponsor you have always been a good sport both in hard work and in pleasure. We shall always hold you high in our memory not only as a good teacher but also as a wonderful person Robert J. Strickland A.B. Midland College M.A. Colorado State College - of Education, Greeley, Colorado Superintendent, World Geography, General Science, Vocal Music. J.D« Burger 2 yrs. Nebraska Central B.S. Denver University M.B.A. Denver University Conmercial, Civics Principal. Roy Pressler B.S. Nebraska Central College Mathematics, Biology Coach. Mrs. Prudence Pullen A.B- Kearney State Teachers College Heme Ec. and History ff.K. Cox A.B. Peru State Teachers College Graduate Work Western State College University of Missouri Manual Arts, Instrumental Music Custodian Mrs. Mark Andersen Wesleyan College Midland College Kindergarten Mrs. Velma McLean A. B. Nebraska Central College, 3 yrs. Kearney State, 12 weeks First Second Grades Miss Dorothy Meaner Nebraska Central College 2 years. Third Fourth Grades Mrs. Ellen Sloan Norfolk Junior College, 2 years Kearney State, summer session Fifth Sixth Grades ANNUAL STAFF Editor Jean Nelson 1 1 A ttUJL DttUJC Jack t' ilhelraj' Ellen Cahill Barbara Santin rctsrson Dick Luce “ “ “ HUUCI 1 M U£ U UI LI Richard Mustard Frank Gregg Gary Lindgreen Gerald Gainsha Sponsor---- ---Mr. Strickland DICK LUCE Basketball-1-2-3-4 Footb ll-l-2-4 - Track-1-2-3-4 Baseball-2-3-4 Honor C -1-2-3-4 Band-1-2-3-4 Honor C Treas.-4 PAT ATKISSON Chorus pres.-4 Chorus-3-4 Dramatics-3-4 Class Sec.-4 Phys. ed.-3-4 Pep Club-3-4 Cheerleader-4 (Omaha-1-2) MELVIN BENDER Football-1-2-3-4 Basketball-1-3-4 Track-1-2-3-4 Honor C -1-2-3-4 PAUL BADJE Band-2-3-4 Football-4 Honor C -4 Dramatics-3-4 Class Treas.-2 Chorus-1-2-3-4 JACK WILHEIlfY Chorus-2-3-4 Sec. Treae.-3 (Omaha-1) WALDO PETERSON JEAN NELSON Pep Club Pres.-4 Vice Pre8.-3 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Chorua-1-2-3-4 Dramatics-3-4 Cheerleader-3 Phys. ed.-3-4 Basketball-1-2-3-4 Football-1-2-3-4 Track-1-2-3-4 Baseball-2-3-4 Band-1-2-3-4 Honor C -l-2-3-4 Honor C Pres.-4 Class Pres.1-3 BILL IRUESDELL Basketball-1-2-3-4 Football-1-2-3-4 Baseball-2-3 Track-3 Honor ''C''-l-2-3-4 Honor C Sec.-4 Band-1-2-3-4 Class Vice Pres.-4 RICHARD MUSTARD Football-1-2-3-4 Basketball-1-2-3-4 Track-2-3 Ba3eball-2-3 Honor nC -l-2-3-4 BARBARA SANTTN Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Chorus-1-2-3-4 Dramatics-3 Phys. Ed.-3-4 JOE QIESMHAGEN (Grand Island-1) ELLEN CAHILL Pep Club-4 Chorus-4 Phys. ed.-4 (Sheltoa-1-2-3) RAY GRAVES Football-1-2-3-4 Track-1-2-3-4 B aske tb al1-1-2-3-4 Baseball-1-2-3-4 Dranatics-3-4 Honor C' -l-2-3-4 Honor MC Vice Pres.-4 Honor C Treas.-3 Class Treas.-4 Class Sec.-3 CARROLL KLEVE Baseball-3-4 Dramatics-3-4 Chorus-1-2-3-4 JOHN LAMB Football-1-2-3-4 Basketball-1-2-3-4 Baseball-3-4 Track-3-4 Honor C-l-2-3-4 Chorus-1-2-3-4 Chorus Vice Pres.-4 Class Pres.-4 CLASS HISTORY GRAND GRADES September, 1%1, five bright eyed little elves tiptoed to their chairs. They were Rosa Lee Swedenburg, Barbara San tin, Francis Jilg, Richard Mustard, and John Lamb. We lost Roea Lee Swedenburg this year. Miss Barbara Little was ow teacher. Our teachers in the first grade were Miss Valorie Augusta, Miss Barb- ara Little, and Mrs. Phoebe Mustard. We had quite a time with our teachers this year. We gained Homer Myers, Waldo Peterson, Robert Must- ard, Harold Church and Bill Truesdell this year. Our third grade teacher was Mrs. Phoebe Mustard. We gained Dick Luce, Jean Nelson, Paul Badje, and Beverlv Smith. It was in this grade that we participated in our first operetta. Miss Ethel Sweet was our teacher in the fourth grade. This year was pretty stable. Beverly Smith was the only one to leave us. We didn't gain any new students this year. In our fifth and sixth grades, Miss Marcia Rood was our teacher. During the fifth grade Melvin Bender joined us. During our sixth grade Donna Wiser and Rita Miller joined us. Later Rita Miller dropped out. We participated in another operetta. When we reached the seventh grade we considered ourselves quite grcwn-up because the boys entered Junior High Athletics and the girls cheeredlbrthem in the Junior High Pep Club.Our basketball team. Rockets, had a little tough luck and lost in the grade schoolGolden Rod Conference tournament. Our teacher was Miss Ruth Merklinger. During this year we gained Shellie Synder. Mrs. Irvin Martins was our eighth grade teacher. This year we gained another student, Cora Lee Keefauver. During our eighth grade the Junior High Basketball team won the Grade Golden Rod Conference trophy. We were real proud of the victory. Barbara Santin and Lila Anderson were cheerleaders for that year. We were all excitied about eighth grade grad- uation which took place the 16 of May. We had a play for this occasion which we named the Jack Benny Program. Thus we finished our Grand Grades and climbed another step on our Ladder of Education as we turned toward four happy years of high school days. POXY FRESHMAN Look out Clarks High teachers for the storm is getting worse as 20 foxy freshman enter the doors of C.H.S. This year we gained Janice Swanson, Joyce Jerome, Gail Hendrix, Jean Kelson, Roger Swanson, Carroll Kleve, Homer Myers, Ray Graves, and Richard Kleve. Our officers were Presidents Waldo Peterson, Vice-President.---- Hendrix, Sec.-Tres.-----John Lamb. We choose our class color as Scarlet and Silver; Class flower. Red Rose; and Class motto, Every Man Stamps His Value on Himself . Our sponsor was Mr. Irvin Martins. We had seven athletes in our freshmen year. We experienced initiation which took place September 18. We will all remember this night. Who could forget itl Last of the year we gained Joe Giesenhagen. We lost Homer Myers and Richard Kleve during this year. SNAPPY SOPHOMORES Oh yes, we were pretty snappy by this time. Anyway we thought we were. The Sophomore Class had a fine start with 17 members. This year we came back with a different sponsor, Mr. Roy Pressler. We lost Janice Swanson, Roger Swanson, Joyce Jerome, Francis Jilg and Donna Wiser We picked out our pennant at the beginning of this year. It has scarlet background with silver trim. We had two parties this year; cne was a weiner roastand theater party. JOLLY JUNIORS When we returned to the Halls of Blus we had the same students in our class. In the later part of September we had the misfortune to lose one of our members, Dick Luce. Dick moved to Belflower, California. Dur- int the year the class was very happy to have a new member, Pat Atkisson. Pat moved from Omaha. Fortunately Dick Luce came back from California in March. The Junior Class presented their play, Good Gracious Grandma on December fourth and fifth. A cake sale was held both nights after the play. The theme of our banquet was a Hawaii setting. We all enjoyed pre- paring for it. We were all waiting for the big day to receive our class rings. We received them after Thanksgiving. We were all glad to get them; even some of the senior girls were glad they came. SOPHISTICATED SENIORS At last we arrived at the last milestone in our high school educa- tion. Our officers are: Pres-John Lamb,Vice Pres.-Bill Truesdell, bee. and Treas. -Pat Atkissonvand Ray Graves respectively. We Went to Grand Island to our pictures taken the seventeenth of October. We lost one girl, Gail Hendrix, during the last semester. Our play is going to be Take It Easy which will be the 22 and 23 of April. At present we are planning Sneak Day. The seniors who started as kindargartners are John Lamb, Barbara Santin and Richard Mustard. The class members of 54 are: Pat Atkisson Paul Badje Melvin Bender Ellen Cahill Joe Giesanhagen Ray Graves Carroll Kleve John Lamb Dick Luce Richard Mustard Robert Mustard Jean Nelson Waldo Peterson Barbara Santin Bill Truesdell Jack Wilhelmy We have looked forward to the day that we would be out of school, but now that we nearing graduation many of us are sorry that our high school career will soon be over. We shall not forget the guidance of our teachers and the wonderful friendships niiich we have had during our years in Clarks. We have a bright future and all hope to make the best of it. Clarks Journal June 2, 1970 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY EDITORIAL This week for our feature we have decided to find out what the grad- uates of the class of 54n are doing. We find that the class is pretty well scattered all over the world. Also that most of them have attained success in their respective occupations. May they continue to have this same success through the coming years. (Rome, Italy) Famous opera singer and actress, Pat Atkisson, was a big success tonight at the Grand Opera House here, with her version of Romeo and Juliet. Pedro Jussippi was the conductor of the operatic symphony. In private life Miss Atkisson is Mrs. Jussippi and is the mother of three lovely daughters. (Tokyo, Japan) Word was received today that Sgt. Joe Giesenhagen is recovering nicely at an Air Force Hospital here after being shot down over Korea. While in the hospital Sgt.Giesenhagen became engaged to a Japanese nurse and they plan to be wed in the near future. (New York) Famous Volgue model, Barbara Santin, was given the Model award from the Ladies Union of Models. The award is given exclusively to Volgue Models. (Special) Ray’s Grocery changed this week from a sole ownership to a partner- ship between Ray Graves and Robert Mustard. The store will retain its present name and employees. Mr. Graves owns several other grocery stores in this vicinity and Mr. Mustard is the president of the Second National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Graves and Mr. and Mrs. Mustard returned home today after spending a short vacation in New York. While there Mrs. Graves, the fanner Eleanor Jilg, visited her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Truesdell, who accompanied them back to Clarks. (Pheonix, Arizona) Arizona U.rs head football coach, Dick Luce,announced today that he expected his team to be the nation's top team this fall. The coach said •that his material looks very promising. With six of his lettermen coming back Coach Luce expects to knock Nebraska,his home state out of the num- ber one position. Mr. Luce is married to a University of Arizona teach- er who teaches phys. ed. (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilhelmy were pleasantly surprised Sunday night, when a group of their friends gathered at their home to honor them on their 10th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelmy received many nice gifts including portraits of their three children. Mrs. Wilhelmy is the former Jean Nelson. Mr. Wilhelmy is now the owier of the Clarks Hotel. (New York City) Popular Decca recording star, Paul Badje, and wife, Sahara June Kim- bly, left today on Mr. Bad je's European tour. Mr. Badje became popular for his record of Texican Moe. (Norfolk, Virginia) Naval Director, Melvin Bender, inspected the battleship, U. S. Bender today. Immediately after the inspection the director, his wife, and 10 children left for Clarks, Nebraska where they plan to spend a monthr s vacation visiting his old friends and family. Mrs. Bender is a former Wac from South Carolina. (Clarks, Nebraska) Ellen's Interior Decoration Shop and its proprietor, Ellen Cahill, have moved from its former residence at 1520 Green Street to 803 Blue Street. The shop is the first Interior Decoration Shop in Clarks. (Clarks,Nebraska) Prominent Clarks lawyer, Waldo Peterson, said today that there is no truth to the rumor that he plans to run for State Senator this next electorial year. Peterson said he plans to continue his practice in Clarks. Mr. Peterson is the only member of the Class of 54 to remain a bachelor. (Clarks, Nebraska) A special feature is now appearing at the now famous Campbell Hall. The feature is Sill Truesdell and his Golden Sax and his band.Mr. Trues- dell's band has become very popular in New York,and has recorded several very popular records. Mr. and Mrs. Truesdell are staying at her family home. Mrs. Truesdell is the former Dorothy Jilg. (Clarks, Nebraska) Turkey-raiser, John Lamb, and his wife, the former Marcia Schultz, returned heme today from a business trip to Nev; York, where Mr. Lamb signed a contract with the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The contract provides that Mr. Lamb will deliver 10,000 turkeys to the hotel by Thanksgiving. (Clarks, Nebraska) Dick Mustard announced today that he is moving his auto repair business from its present location to 3456 Rosa Lee Street. Mr. Mustard said he is moving because of sentimental reasons, namely because the street bears the name of his wife, Rosa Lee (Swedenburg) Mustard. (Lincoln, Nebraska-) The University of Nebraska board of regions gave Professor Carroll Kleve another seven year contract today. Professor Kleve teaches American Literature at the University. He and his wife have written several very interesting books. Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1954� being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. We, the Class of 54 will our pleasant and good natured sponsor, Mr. Pressler to the future freshmen providing they take good care of him. We,the Seniors of ’ 54� do hereby bequeath to the mighty 8aniors of 1955' our seats, providing they occupy them but do not fill them. We,the Seniors of 54 do hereby bequeath our ability to cooper- ate and make things come out successful to the sophonore class. I, Ray Graves,do hereby will my ability to get along with girls to Gayle Swedenburg providing he doesn't abuse it. I, JohitLamb, do hereby bequeath my height and weight to Donald Branting providing he doesn't outgrow me. I, Carroll Kleve, do hereby will my ability to leave girls aloneto Jerry Schul,tm providing he makes use of it immediately. I, Jack Wilhelmy, do hereby will my ability to stick to one girl to Wayne Ostrander. I, Jean Nelson, do hereby will my ability to stay out almost every night and still get good grades to Beata Dubas providing she doesn't abuse it. I, Robert Mustard, do hereby will my ability to stay after school to Larnie Myers providing that it is okay with the teachers. I, Joe Giesenhagen, do hereby will my ability to sleep in classes and get away with it to Jerry Truesdell. I, Dick Luce, do hereby will my ability to get alon with the teachers to Buzz Seiko providing he uses it in English class. I, Richard Mustard, do hereby will my ability to smoke during school years, and not get caught and still participate is sports to Dale Strcmburg. I, Bill Truesdell, do hereby will my pass catching ability to Doggie Rose, providing he uses it to help Clarks get the conference trophy. I, Ellen Cahill, do hereby will my quietness to Eleanor Jilg providing she puts it to good use. I, Pat Atkisson do hereby will to Marcia Schultz my red hair providing that she uses it to a good advantage. I, Waldo Peterson, do hereby will my basketball ability to Dan Cahill providing he uses it in the next 3 years. I, Paul Badje, do hereby bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to Dale Stronberg. I� Barbara Santin do hereby bequeath my willingness to talk to Nancy Stromberg. I, Melvin Bender, do hereby bequeath my ability to work and participate in all athletics to Jerry Clark, providing he gets at least 3 hours of sleep a day. Junior Class News Class Members Jay R. Burruss Don Chapin Jim Chapin LaMoyne Darnell Lois Dittmer Ronna Dittmer Beata Dubas Mary Giesenhagen Eugene Graves Richard Graves FFsnM Gregg Borothy Jilg Harvey Strubing Shirley Lewis Rita Miller Wayne Ostrander Eldon Rose Marcia Schultz Frank Spires Dale Stromberg Jill Thomas Bertha Twrnsend Shirley Urkoski Roger Vergo Richard Wruble At the begin hi ng of the second six weeks we were unfortunate in los- ing Marl and Beckstrom because of illness. The juniors took American literature, American history, typing , bookkeeping and advanced algebra. In the second semester the girls switched to business law and the boys took advanced arithmetic. On November 12 th and 13 th the juniors presented their junior play which was His Ozark Cousinl The cast was: Mrs. John Rankin. Jack Rankin...... Glenda Rankin.... Sue Rankin....... Ned Richman...... Fay Kirby........ Gary Stark....... Guy Haines....... Betsy Haines..... Randall Haines.. . Frances Haines... Uncle Zeb Tyler.. ...Ronna Dittmer .....Roger Vergo .Shirley Urkoski ....Dorothy Jilg .....Jim. Chapin ,... .Rita Miller .....Don Chapin ...Eugene Graves ....Beata Dubas . .Jay R. Burrusa ,..Marcia Schults .LaMoyne Darnell In the fifth six weeks we gained Harvey Strubing. We were glad to have him with us. We are all looking forwrrd to being seniors, new subjects, and new friends. JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR PLAY SOPHOMORES .... _ - •« Sophomore Class News Class Roll Terry Cox Bernice Bender Donald Bra� ting Gerald Clark Eleanor Jilg Gary Lindgreen Faye Mustard Patricia McLean Maxine Schuele Gerald Schultz. Neil Seiko Nancy Stromberg Leon Schutte Elaine Randall Barbara Mustard Leona Zelasney Officers President............Pat McLean Vice President....Leon Schutte Sec. Treas.......Eleanor Jilg The subjects we are to take both semesters are world history, biology, plane geometry, and English. In biology we were to have ten insects all classified and mounted on cardboard by the end of the first semester. Many class parties have been discussed during the last semester, but none was carried out. We all were very happy to have Barbara Mustard from Silver Creek join our class increasing it to sixteen, nine girls and seven boys. FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS Class Roll Ed Booth Daniel Cahill Lanny Dittmer Leona Dittmer Marvin Freeland Marianna Friedrichsen Jerry Galusha Sharon Gerber Karen Hoffer Carol Ksiazek Joanne Lahowetz Ellard Matousek Rosa McLean Louise Mlcek Larnie Myers John Neth Lcis Roampf Monte Rounpf Carolyn Sauter Mandy Sherrill Gayle Ssedentwrg- Roger Sweet Meal Thomas Jerry Truesdell Gae Williams Jo Ann Wrdble Offic era President...............Lanny Dittmer Tice Pres.........Rosa McLean Sec. Treas.....Gae Williams Class Colors............................Hlue and Ckray Class Flower.............. .Red and White Car satians Class Motto..........................Push, Don't Drag Sponsor - Mr. Cox On August 31, 1953, we, twenty-seven freshman launched our high school career. Jerome Kleve left us at the end of the first semester. Our first class party was a trip to Fullerton for a wainer roast, then to the show, It Happens Every Thursday. In algebra we are solvirg equations. We have just finished The Cement Story is World Geography. The girls in Hone Ec. are taking cooking. The boys are making small desks in ship. In English we are studying in our workbooks. Our study in general science is the study of industry. FRESHMAN CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS ACTIVITIES Band Members Qlarinets Cymbals Terry Cox Joan Lahowetz Shirley Urkoski Gary Lindgreen Coronets Ronna Dittmer Lanny Dittmer Jill Thcmas Ray Ksiazek Barbara Mustard Dick Luce Joan Wruble Roger Sweet Flutes Trombone Jerry Lu McLean Jay R. Burrus8 Jerry Clark Bass Clarinet Waldo Peterson Tommy Sweet Tenor Saxes Carol Ksiazek Neal Thomas Pat McLean « Horns Betty Ksiazek Roger Vergo Rosa McLean Baritone Sax Camille Kaminsky Marcia Neil Schultz Sharon Mustard Alto Saxes Bass Horns Bill Truesdell Paul Badje Jerry Schultz Gae Williams Ed Booth Bass Drum Glockenspeil Bernice Bender Neil Seiko Snare Drum Barritone Horn Eleanor Jilg Leon Schutte Twirlers Carolyn Sauter Clara Marie Lahowetz Mandy Sherrill Dorothy Jilg Band News Sharon Gerber The Clarks Band attended the University Band Day on Oct. 17, 1953 and also entered the Christmas parade at York, Nebraska. During this past term there was presented a very successful mus- ical program on January 27. There also was audience participation in community singing.All this made for a most successful and entertaining evening. At the Goldenrod Festival this past year the band played the follow- ing: Warm up march, Storm King ' Overature, Sweethearts Overature, Irene The following played solos: Bill Truesdell----- Beautiful Colorado —Alto Sax. Gae Williams--- Carnival of Venice —Alto Sax. Jerry Clark---- Cascades ------Trombone Paul Badje----- Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep Bass Horn Pat McLean----- Old Folks At Home —Tenor Sax. Marcia Schultz----- Concerts ---Baritone Sax. Terry Cox------ Concertino ---------Clarinet Roger Vergo—“Prelude to 3rd Act of Lohengrin Alto Horn Band News (con't.) Solos: Cornet Trio------ Poet Peasant (Lanny Dittmer}( Ray Ksiazek) (Roger Sweet) Clarinet QUartet----- Deep Purple (Terry Cox)(Jo Ann Lahowetz) (Gary Lindgreen)(Jill Thomas) Sax Quartet---------- Jericho (Bill Truesdell)(Jerry Schultz) (Pat McLean)(Marcia Neil Schultz) CHORUS Director----Mr. R. J. Strickland Accompanist----Pat McLean Sopranos Pat Atkisson Ellen Cahill Ronna Dittmer Beata Dubas Sharon Gerber Karen Hoffer Dorothy Jilg Rita Miller Barbara Mustard Carolyn Sauter Maxine Schuele Marcia Neil Schultz Mandy Sherrill Nancy Stromberg Jill Thomas Bertha Townsend Shirley Urkoski Jo Ann Wruble Leona Zelasney Bernice Bender Leona Dittmer Lois Dittmer Marianna Friedrichsen Mary Giesenhagen Eleanor Jilg Carol KsiMsak Joanne Lahowetz Shirley Lewis Rosa McLean Louise Micek Jean Nelson Elaine Randall Lois Rcumpf Barbara Santin Gas Williams Basse3 Paid. Badje Jim Chapin LaMoyne Darnall Frank Gregg Carroll Kleve John Lamb Gary Lindgreen Eldon Rose Dale Stromberg Roger Vergo Jack Wllhelmy Richard Wruble There are fifty-five members in chorus this year. The Blue Tango. Kmltea Spiritum. Q Spirit from Jesus £saa, and Wonderful Copenhagen are some of the new songs we have been practicing. The members of the chorus who attended the Music Clinic in Fremont this year were Paul Badje and Terry Cox. The songs wt will sing at the contest at Albion are £ Spirit from Jesus Came and Baltee Spiritum. Tenors Donald Branting Terry Cam Lanny Dittmer Richard Graves Leon Schutte Frank Spires Roger Sweet BAND CHORUS Sports New3 The Clarks football team got off to a good start by dumping Silver Creek by a score of 41 to 0. The half-time scare was 27 to 0. The entire squad of 38 players saw some action during the game for Clarks. The Clarks Blue Bombers continued on their undefeated trail Friday night, Septenber 18,1953, by beating a good Shelton team by a acore of 29 to 0. The half-time score was 20 to 0. The Clarks line of defense was excellent, never allowing Shelton to threaten their goal. The bpmbers journeyed to Strom3burg to find a very much on the ball fbotball team. The Clarks boys playing was under par. Clarks threatened to score save rail times and did get a touchdown by a Peterson to Truesdell pass. Clarks had 2 touchdowns nullified, but the game ended up with a score of 7 to 0. Clarks kept its goal, line uncrossed Friday night, October 23, 1953, by beating Osceola 31 to 0. John Lamb accounted for 3 of Clarks’ touch- downs. Clarks continued on its undefeated way Friday night,October 16,1953. They whipped St. Paul 47 to 0. Clarks netted 375 yards to their oppo- nents 53. The Clarks team next romped Polk 39 to 0. Dick Luce was the high scoring man in this game by scoring 4 touchdowns. Ray Graves played outstanding defensive and offensive ball, and the Peterson to Truesdell combination was working splendidly. The Clarks boys stopped Blue Hill’s winning streak October 9, 1953, by the unquestionable score of 41 to 0. The fourth quarter was scoreless with the second and third team doing the offensive chores for Clarks. The Clarks reserves defeated St. Paul reserves on October 12, 1953. Eugene Graves scored Clarks' only touchdown. Clarks won 6 to 0. The Clarks football team held the honor of being the only high school team in the state to have no scorw scored against them until they played their final game with Genoa. Clarks finished their successful season on November 6, 1953, by winning over Genoa 35 to 6. Waters caught a pass and scored the only touchdown against Clarks this season. Inspite of the snow and wind both teams played good football. FIRST TEAM FOOTBALL OTHER SQUAD MEMBERS Bill Truesdell Melvin Bender Ray Graves Richard Mustard Frank Spires Dale Stromberg Gerald Clark Waldo Peterson Dick Luce John Lamb Roger Vergo Ed Booth Jay R. Burrqss Dan Cahill Terry Cox La Moyne Darnell Lanny Dittmer Marvin Freeland Gerald Galusha Eugene Graves Richard Graves Gary Lindgreen Larnie Myers John Neth Paul Badje Jim Chapin Don Chapin Wayne Ostrander Eldon Rose Monte Roumpf Leon Schutte Jerry Schultz Roger Sweet Neal Thomas Gerald Truesdell Neil Seiko FOOTBALL SQUAD FIRST TEAM SENIORS Sports News On December 11, 1953 the Blue Bonfcers started out the basketball season with a win over Belgrade- The half-time score was 33 to 18. The game ended 67 to 43 and Clarks had its first victory of the season.Waldo Peterson led the scoring for Clarks with 31 points. The second team had a close game losing tgr only 3 pbints. The score was 35 to 32. Darnell and Clark led the scoring with 11 points each. In the second game of the season Clarks beat Benedict by a score of 62 to 59. The half-time score was 38 to 30 in favor of Clarks .Clarks high scoring men were Peterson and Lamb having 19 points each. The second team also had a close game coming out on top 26 to 25. Stromberg was high point man with 20 points. The Merrick County tournament was next and Clarks came out with the first and second team trophies. The first night the second team played Central Cityjthough the game was hard they won 38 to 33� The next night the first team had an easy go with Central Ci$ y win- ing by a score of 60 to 35. Peterson was high point man with 23 points. In the finals both teams played Chapman. The first team had a little trouble bjit won 50 to 46. At the end of the half the score was 30 to 22 in favor of Clarks. The second team won by the score of 34 to 24. The ssecnd team was led by Bender with 12 points. We next traveled to Silver Creek for our first Conference game.The first team had little trouble winning easily 78 to 26. The Clarks second team won easily. Stromberg was high point man. Clarks'next game was Polk. This was the second conference game and we won by the score of 72 to 65. Half-time score was 40 to 27. The second team had a close game losing by the score of 42 to 41. Stromberg was high-point man with 21 points. Osceola was the next game for Clarks. They put up a good fight for the first half,but after Clarks got rolling Osceola couldn't stop them. Clarks won by a score of 76 to 50. The second team game was close with Clarks winning 46 to 40. Next the Clarks Blue Bombers rolled over Shelby by a score of 59 to 23. Peterson led the scoring with 18 points. The second team also won by a score of 32 to 26. The Bombers next traveled to Geni� for their fourth conference game. Clarks won by a score of 64 to 40. The second team lost by a score of 32 to 31 in favor of Genoa. Marquette was the next game and this was played on the Clarks floor. Clarks won easily 80 to 40. Peterson put in 23 points to lead the Bcmbers. The next game was with Duncan. Duncan was no competition for the mighty Clarks five . Clarks won 71 to 29. The second team won their game also by a good margin of 41 to 15. Palmer came to Clarks for the last home game. Clarks had an easy game and won by a score of 83 to 6l. The second team won by 12 points 33 to 21. Schutte was high with9 points. Our fifth conference game was with Siromsburg for a Clarks victory. This was our closest game we had up to this time and we won by only one point. The score was 49 to 48. Clarks suffered their first defeat of the season to St. Paul, This lost the Golden Rod Conference to a good St. Paul team. The score was 62 to 58. The second team also lost 27 to 38. Our first game of the District Tournament was at Osceola and we played St. Edward. Clarks won by a score of 64 to 43. In the tournament we next played Genoa and won by a score of 62 to 41. This brought Clarks to the finals against Brainard. The Clarks team had hopes of going to the 8tste,but were defeated 66 £0 43. Firat Ten - Basketball Bill Trueadell Waldo Peterson John Lamb Ray Graves Dick Luce Richard Mustard Melvin Bender Jay R. Burruss Eugene Graves Neil Seiko PEP Other Squad Menbera Ed Booth LaMoyne Darnell Terry Cox Jim Chapin Gerald Clark John Neth Eldon Rose Roger Vergo Dan Cahill Don Chapin Wayne Ostrander Marvin Freeland Gerald Trueadell Gerald Galusha Jerry Schultz Leon Schutte Monte Roumpf Roger Sweet CLUB Pat Atkisson Faye Mustard Ellen Cahill Elaine Randall Jean Nelson Maxine Schuele Barb Santin Nancy Stromberg Beata Debus Leona Zelasney Lois Dittmer Leona Dittmer Ronna Dittmer Sharon Gerber Mary Gieeenhagen Marianna Fredricksen Dorothy Jilg Karon Hoffer Shirley Lewis Carol Ksaiek Rita Miller Joanne Lahowetz Marcia Schultz Rosa McLean Jill Thomas Louise Micek Bertha Townsend Lois Roumpf Shirley Urkoski Carolyn Sauter Bernice Bender Mandy Sherrill EleanolT Jilg Gae Williams Pat McLean JoAnne Wruble Sponsor ..«.Mrs. Pullen Officers President Freshmen Counselor... Sophomores Counselor. JuMor Counselor Our outfits were blue corduroy shirts and we skits with tailored white blouses• The student body elected Pat Atkisson, Jill Thomas, Dorothy Jilg , and Rita Miller as Cheerleaders. They chose blue jumpers with long sleeve white blouses for both football and basketball. We sold candy, pop, and popcorn at the games to raise money for the athletic banquet on March 17« The sophomore and senior girls mothers cooked the food for the banquet this year. The Genoa game was chosen for homecoming this year. Each class made floats for the homecoming celebration. VOLLEY BALL The Clarks girls have yet to see a victory in volleyball. The girls tried very hard but was on the losing end after each game. All in all the girls have fun trying anyway. Perhaps in the future we may have a better team if the girls work real hard at it. Volleyball sponsor, Mrs. Pullen VOLLEY BALL HONOR C FIRST ROW SECOND ROT THIRD ROW Dick Luce Ray Graves Eugene Graves Paul Badje John Lamb Melvin Bender Bill Truesdell Waldo Peterson Richard Mustard Eldon Rose LaMoyne DarnaU Jay R. Burruss Coach Pressler Wayne Ostrander Carroll Kleve Dale Stromberg Frank Spires Richard Graves Roger Vergo Jim Chapin Don Chapin Neil Seiko Neil Thomas Dan Cahill Lanny Dittmer Pres..... Vice Pres Sec...... Treas.... .Waldo Peterson .Ray Graves .Bill Truesdell .Dick Luce Donald Branting Gerald Clark Gerald Schultz Leon Schutbfe Terry Case Gary Lindgreen Marvin Freeland Monte Roumpf Gerald Galusha Gerald TrueedeU Roger Swset Eddie Booth The Honor C had a card party on February 10, and admitted new mem- bers. Dick Luce got boy's high and Jim Chapin got boy's low. Bernice Bender got girl's high and Barbara Mustard got girl's lew. Paul Badje finally ended up with the traveling prize. There was a record minfcer that attended and a delicious lunch was served after the party. -5. First Row Sharon Mustard Rosalee Rose Tccn Spires Roger Roumpf Cecil Branting David Booth Robert Luce Dwight Stroble Teacher.....Miss Bonnie Gagle Second Row Ray Ksiazek Jerry Schutte Bob Osterman Clare Marie Lahowetz Irma Mustard Jerry Lu McLean Betty Ksiazek Larry Booth Absent - George McLean Third Row Earl Colbert Charles Clauff Arthur Osterman Wilma Mustard Janice Bender Ruth Nelson Patty Graves Karen Kluck On August 31 twenty-five pupils enrolled in the 7th and 8th grades- fourteen in the 7th and eleven in the 8th. Theresa Belt withdrew on October .6, Sharon Mustard entered the eighth grade on November 18. Seven-.h and eighth grade boys participated in grade basketball. The tournamf.it was held March 8, 9, and 10 at Silver Creek. Three eighth, grade girls were chosen as cheerleaders for basketball games. They were Rosalie Rose, Jerry Lu McLean, and Betty Ksiazek. Eighth grade graduation is in May. First Row Pauline SeIson Toirmy Sweet Dennis Spires Jerry Cahill Charles Govlik Kathryn Cahill Ralph Jilg Teacher.....Ellen Sloan Second Row Orville Barrett Mary C. Lahowetz Leland Pierce Joan Bran ting Jean Pierce Jim Dittmer Ko Ann Sherrill Jimmy Hoffer Third Row Clifford Colbert Dennis Osterman Linda Schott Camille Kaminsky Joan Stromberg Asa Lloyd Pollard Mary Jane Booth Floyd Belt left October 13 to go to back to Council Bluffs. Richard Brauer attended here only from October 5 to January 15 when he went to Grand Island. Jimmy Hoffer entered January 4« Donald Kelly left January 4 to go to Hordville. Ronnie Bang ldft October 23 to return to Fremont, Franklin Brauer entered here October 5 and left January 15 to go to Grand Island. Charles Govlik entered February 1. He came here from Boone County. Teacher.....Miss Meaner First Row Second Row Genelle Schott Patsy Trues dell Kathy Br anting Jean Stronberg Sally Sweet Sheila Graves Donna Van Meter Carol Jilg Sue Ellen Booth Cary Clauff Third Row Barbara Chapin Joe Bolen Mark Nelson Angeline Bialas Sally Graves Kathy Schutte Alan Peck Jimnie Graves James Wruble Enrollment in our room has fluctuated some this year but is now at a total of twenty-ei it. Donna Van Meter transferred in February from a rural school near St. Edward. Clifford Vicka sam moved after being here the first two months. Dale Morris Max Seiko Elaine Bialas Billy Booth Mike Bittinger Rob Strickland Ramona Gates Valerie Rose Ric Strickland FIRST and SECOND GRADE Teacher...........Mrs. McLean Second Row Susan Sweet Lola Branting La Vonne Stromburg Rodney Pollard Eddie Sweet Erma Jean Morris Jimmy Hansher Larry Joe Lahowetz Mildred Van Meter Yvonne Wruble Third Row Diana Bowers Maureen Kluck Marcia Ann Mustard Leslie Branting Pat Bittinger Joel Zabava Loretta Booth Tom Sherrill Pamela Wilhelmy Linda Boroviak Kathy Bolen During the first semester the following children left our first grade: Tommy Fleeman, April Wickersham, and Car 11a Maw. During the second semester Waltraut Haase also left our group. Before the first semester was over Curtis Fleeman moved away and Marcia Ann Mustard came from Silver Creek to join us in the second grade. The second semester brought us two new second grads pupils ; Patty Govlik and Mildred Van Meter. All in all we haw� had a very pleasant year together and look for- ward eagerly to new grades, new teachers, and new friends. First Row Tommy Morgan Roger Booth Linda Church Danny Roumpf Dick Dittmer Glenda Colbert Mary Alyce Kluck Patty Govlik Larry Didier Jenny Rose Pierce Dwight Nelson KINDERGARTEN First Row Dale Dohse Bonnie Tierney Patricia Su« Bowers Norma Jean Cahill Peggy Jean Bolen Linda Lou Chapin Teacher......Mrs. Anderson Second Row Darryl Wayne Didler Pauline Branting Patty Jean Hansher Vicki Lee Spires Connie Cook CarcCL Ann Zabava Third Row Janis Marie Church Michael James Shonsey Larry Lou Chapin Gregory Kent Burger Donna Lee Barne3 Celinda Lu Swedenburg When school opened last September, there were 21 members in the Kindergarten class. Since then we have lost Karen Davidson and Ursula Haase. Now we are sorry to learn that Patricia Bowers will soon be leaving us,also. We feel very proud of our reading ability. We are now reading in our third Pre Primer. Most of us are also able to write both our first and last names in manuscript. The following have been neither absent or tardy since the beginn- ing of school: Pauline Branting, Janis Church, Darryl Didier, Dale Dohse, and Carol Ann Zabava. Gregory Burger has missed only one day. Donna Barnes and Michael Shonsey missed only two days. Janiee Bender, Karen Kluck and Patty Graves are helping some of our little girls learn baton twirling. The past month we have been very interested in watching for the re- turn of the birds. We are able to recognize many birds at sight and many others which have not returned ,we know by their pictures. Ur. Strickland ■■Brimful of wisdom Ur. Cck «I never made a mistake in my life; not one that I wouldn't explain afterwards!1 Mr. Pete Stranberg A three ring circus; Bar- Mr. Pressler A teacher who has time to be friendly. Mrs. Pullen To judge this teacher right, right well you ■mink Irwnw h®r. Mrs. Anderson One who believes in beir herself. Mrs. Sloan Prudent,quiet and ever right,, Always smiling and always bright? Ur. Burger Whatever is worth doing at 01 is worth doinz well. Miss Stubbe Cheerful people live long in our memory.. Mrs. McLean Loyal and dependable in evary phase of activity. Miss Qagle She works on quietly but well. ,Vhiit is number 367995438 laughing about? He ju t caught the seven year itch. .hat's fu-iny ibout that? He's being hanged tomorrow. Mr. Strickland called on one of his students to list some of the pe- culi .rities of heat and cold. Gayle Swedenburg: Things expand in heat and contract in cold, Mr. Strickland: Give an example. Gayle: In summer the days are long and in winter they are snort. Mrs. Pullen: Who 'as the first man? Dale Stromberg: George Washington. Mrs. Pullen: No Adam. Dale Stromgerg: Oh I didn't know you were including foreigners. Mr. Burger: Won't your wife hit the ceiling when you get home tonight? Mr. Cox: She probably will, she is a heck of a shoti Mr. Pressler: .Vayne, if I lay one egg on the table and two on the chair, how many will I have all together? , ayne: Personally, I d n't think you can do it. Bill T.: I only go out with girls who wear glasses. Dorothy T.: You certainly dc, why? Bill T.: When I breathe on them and they can't see what I'm doing. Richard Mustard: There are five flies in this room, three male and two female. Waldo Peterson: How can you tell? Richard: Three are on thi3 beer bottle and two on the mirror. ”r. Graves: Ray, how come your'e only carrying one sack, when your brother is carryftag two? Ra.v Graves: Well I suppose they're too lazy to make two trips, the way I do. Mr. Pressler: It's impossible to teach a young man mathematics if there's a girl in the class. LaMoyne Darnell: Come now, there must be an exception to that. Mr. Pressler: There might be, but he wouldn't be worth teachingl John Lanb: There's a rumor going arcund that the army has a scout in the stands. Dick Luce: That's funny; we aren't playing Army this year. John Lamb: This scout is from the Draft Board. Jean Nelson: I hear that kisses are the language of love. Jack 7 ilhelrny: Let's talk things over. Carroll Kleve: What are all those chickens doing out in front of the house. Joe Geisenhagen: They heard that some men were going to lay a side walk, and they wanted to see how it was done. Frank S: The Cops are coming. Jump out the window. Quickl Melvin B: But this is the thirteenth floor. Frank: This is no time to be superstitious. AUTOGRAPHS . ADVERTISING 4 FARMERS UNION CO-OPERATIVE GAS - CREAM PRODUCE - FEED SEEDS PHONE CREAMERY 56 PHONE OIL 57 Clarks, Nebraska BANK OF CLARKS YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED AND APPRECIATED INSURANCE LOANS Phone 1 Clarks, Nebraska Congratulations Class of '54 BOOTH TRANSFER Local and Long Distance Hauling We Appreciate Your Business Phones: Res. 37., 34 - Res-, 30 - Central 347 Clarks. Nebraska FARMERS UNION COMPANY E. L. Hunscote, Manager Grain - Coal - Feed - Salt - Twine - Repairs Phone 25 Clarks, Nebraska “Just a Good Place to Trade” BENDER’S CASH GROCERY Phone 9 Clarks, Nebraska Phone 497 Clarks. Nebraska CLARKS JUNCTION Towing Wrecker Service Power Wench GAS OIL CAFE CAHILL HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENT COMPANY Television Radio Tractors Farm Machines Hardware Refrigeration Phone 10 Clarks, Nebraska ALLIE’S SNOOKER PARLOR Allie Phelps, Owner CANDY - TOBACCO - SOFT DRINKS Clarks, Nebraska SWEDENBURG GARAGE TRUCK - TRACTOR - AUTO REPAIR Clarks, Nebraska Best of Luck to the Class of ’54 K AND N ELECTRIC Westinghouse Appliances Sales and Service Phone 181 Clarks, Nebraska MARVIN CLAUFF ------- Local and Long Distance Hauling Livestock Cur Specialty Clarks, Nebraska Phone 63 CLARKS LUMBER COMPANY BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 75 Clarks, Nebraska Congratulations Class of '54 ROBERT R. DOUGLAS, M. D. Office 135 Phones Res- Ash 135 Clarks, Nebraska THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VINCENT DOUGLAS Phone 16 Clarks, Nebraska RAY STERN AUCTIONEER Phone 844 Clarks, Nebraska DR. SHAW LITTLE DENTIST Office 31 Phones Res. 40 Clarks, Nebraska CLARKS BEAUTY SALON Permanents and Shampoos Lucetta Jilg, Mgr. Phone 111 Clarks, Nebraska AL’S TAVERN Beer, Lunches, Good Coffee, Ice Cream Bess and A1 Clarks. Nebraska Phone 110P0 Your Home at Our Home Phone 70 POLLARD MOTEL A Clean Motor Inn Station Service and Lunches On Highway 30 Clarks, Nebraska WILLIAM DOUGLAS CO. Dealers in General Merchandise Phone 8 Clarks, Nebraska THE CLARKS NEWS ‘Just Like a Letter From Home’ Clarks, Nebraska Congratulations to the Class of '54 MILLER’S TAVERN Beer Wine Liquor Phene 190P0 Clarks, Nebraska FUNK’S “G” HYBRIDS All Kinds of Fertilizer Clark Williams Clarks, Nebraska Sodas Our Specialty Meet Your Friends At COPELAND’S DRUG STORE Clarks, Nebraska Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1954 Phone 12P0 CLARKS CAFE Mary E. Peck Clarks, Nebraska PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS BUCK’S GARAGE If It’s Fixable Bucky Will Fix It” Garage Phone 6- Residence Phone 86 Wishing the Class of '54 much success IDEAL VARIETY Clarks, Nebraska Real Estate and Insurance C. E. SOUSER, JR. Anything Insured Against Everything Clarks, Nebraska Feed and Produce, also Pioneer Seed Corn ROBERT LINDAHL Phone 17 Clarks. Nebraska Congratulations to the Graduates of Clarks Hiah School W. J. FOSBURY Clarks, Nebraska STROBEL’S BLACKSMITH SHOP All kinds of repair work Clarks, Nebraska Blacksmithing and Welding Art Schlondorf ART’S GARAGE Glenn Colby Power Wrecker Service Day or Night Truck - Tractor - Auto Repairing Night Phone 212 and Ash 85 Day Phone 21 POLLARD OIL CO. Gas and Oil Goodyear Tires and Service Phone 22 Clarks, Nebraska DELUX TOURIST COURT STANDARD SERVICE Paul and Jack Phone Ash 190 On Highway 30 CLARKS THEATRE THE BEST IN PICTURES” Clarks, Nebraska CLARKS SHOE SHOP Polish Strings Shoe Repair W M. Kaminsky Clarks, Nebraska HANK SCHLONDORF SONS LIVESTOCK HAULING Phone 207 Clarks, Nebraska DR. C. W. SCHAFER Registered Optometrist Phone 397 Central City, Nebraska BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY Central City, Nebraska WILDER CAFE The Home of Good Coffee Clara Wilder Everett, Prop. Central City, Nebraska STATE SUN THEATRES Your Home of Good Entertainment Central City. Nebraska Congratulations Class of '54 THE LAFAYETTE BEAUTY SHOP Phone 51-W Central City, Nebraska GAMBLES Authorized Dealer The Friendly Store and Complete Shopping Center Coggie Batteries COGSWELL TIRE AND BATTERY SERVICE Dunlop Tires Central City, Nebraska HENSLEY STUDIO Metalized Baby Shoes Picture Framing PORTRAITS Commercial Kodak Finishing Phone 78-W Central City, Nebraska CBS Columbia TV OSBORN — BROWN Kelvenator Appliances Plumbing - Heating - Sheet Metal Phone 42 Central City, Nebraska CHRISTENSEN LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY Sale Every Monday Cattle, Hogs, Sheep R. R. Christensen, Owner Phones 113 and 98 Fullerton, Nebraska BAILEY STORE COMPANY “Better Buy Bailey's Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Damon, Mgrs. Central City. Nebraska T. B. HORD GRAIN COMPANY GRAIN COAL FEED Clarks Phone 5 Central City Phone 35 JUSTICE AND LOCKE Phone 23-W Central City, Nebraska GEREN DRUG THE REXALL STORE Phone 75 Central City, Nebraska FRED FOUTS, M. D- Central City, Nebraska Phone Office 444 - Res. 400 DR. A. M. SCOTT, DENTIST Phone 84-W Central City, Nebraska You Know We Are The Best Florists In Merrick County CENTRAL CITY FLORISTS Phone 492W-1 Central City, Nebraska Furniture - Lamps - Floor Coverings CENTRAL FURNITURE CO. Ralph H. Zlomke, Prop. Phone 63-J We Deliver Central City, Nebraska SOLT FUNERAL HOME Phone 53W-1 Central City, Nebraska Leslie W. Solt Ronald E. Solt AMBULANCE SERVICE Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1954 THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK Central City, Nebraska ROSS, McLLANEY 6 COMPANY Hardware, Plumbing, Heating, Irrigation Supplies Central City, Nebraska SMITH ELECTRIC Sales RADIO Service Westinghouse Electric Appliances Phone 130 Central Congratulations and Best Wishes to Senior Class of 1954 Drs. T. A. Farmer E- D. Boice VETERINARIANS Central City, Nebraska Phone 72W1 ', Nebraska DOUTHITS CAFE Phone 139 Central City, Nebraska CUR SPECIALTY------- Prompt Courteous Service CCHNEIDERHEINZ LOCKER SERVICE Phone 186 Central City, Nebraska NINE’S SEWING MACHINES Necchi - Elna Complete Service All Makes Central City. Nebraska TRI COUNTY IMPLEMENT John Dfcere Fquipment Mgr. Albert Allen Phone 4271 No. of Highway 30 Silver Creek, Nebraska Central City, OCOMA FOODS COMPANY Nebraska Ocoma Brand Poultry, Eggs, Butter Watches Diamonds Jewelry NELSON JEWELRY We nive S and H Green Stamps Phone 96-J Central City, Nebraska DR. BRUCE L. ROSS Osteopathic Physician Thone 183-W Central City, Nebraska Congratulations Class of '54 NORDSTEDT’S Central City, Nebraska Clothino for Men “Your business always appreciated KUHN’S PRODUCE Leonard and George Cash Buyers of Cream. Poultry, Eggs, and Feed Phone 408-J Central City, Nebraska CENTRAL CITY SUPPLY CO. Pipe valves and fittings of all kinds Pressure water systems, windmills Plumbing and Heating Pumps We repair Windmills Farm and Garden Seeds George H. Zwiebel, Mgr- - Phone 66 Central City, Nebraska VOGUE BEAUTY SALON .... Personalized Hair Styling .... Alice S. Peterson Central City, Nebraska FOUST’S BAKERY Pastries Breads Wedding Cakes Fullerton, Nebraska DR. J. F. HOEFT Eye Sight Specialist 214 West Third Street Grand Island, Nebraska Tune 1430 — K R G I Radio Grand Island Better News, Markets and Music for Clarks Congratulations Class of '54 WOLBACH’S DEPARTMENT STORE Grand Island, Nebraska Congratulations Class of 54 CONGER’S JEWELRY Specialists in Watches and Diamonds Expert Watch and Tcwclry Repairing A COMPLETE LINE OF JEWELRY Grand Theatre Building Crand Island, Nebraska COLUMBUS SALE PAVILION Hog Sale Every Friday Cattle and Horse Sale Every Sat. Satisfied Customers Have Been Our Greatest Achievement Bud Vanberg, V. M. Brian, R. P. Loshbaugh. W- F. Conyers. Auctioneer M. H. Vanbero, Owner and Manager Office 8131 - Phones - Res. 8331 Columbus, Nebraska WEBSTER FURNITURE CO. Green Stamps Motorola TV For Good Furniture Central City, Nebraska Good Lumber JOHNSON CASHWAY 712 S. Elm Phone 4280 Grand Island, Nebraska ALEXAND FURNITURE Columbus. Nebraska Complete Furnishings for the Home NIELSEN CHEVROLET CO. Service After the Sale Chevrolet and Buick 2304 13th Street Phone 2197 Columbus, Nebraska Congratulations to the Class of '54 COLUMBUS MOTOR Packard Sales and Service Phone 8176 Columbus. Nebraska Wittnauer Elgin — Hamilton — Longine 1847 Rogers — Community McOFE JEWELERS Girard Perregrux WATCHES Ernest Borel — Bulova — Wyler SILVER Holmes and Edwards — 1881 Rogers Columbus, Nebraska EWERT BROTHERS 2817 - 19 13th Street Phone 2149 Columbus, Nebraska Motor Trucks, Implements Tractors International Harvester Refrigerators Service Parts for all Machines PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ‘ V • . • r — SCOTT STORE NO. 120 Variety and St'de Accessories Luncheonette and Fountain Specialties 2513 - 13th Street Columbus, Nebraska Congratulations Seniors THOMSON SEED FERTILIZER Bulk and Bagqed Fertilizer - Crosswood Qualit ' Seeds Ammonium Nitrate - Agricultural Chemicals 2309-11 13th St. Phone 7202 Columbus, Nebraska For Nationally Advertised Names of Smart Women's Apparel THE IRENE SHOP Exclusive kuc r.ot Expensive Columbus. Nebraska COLUMBUS GRAIN CO., INC. CRAIN - FEEDS - STORAGE Phone 2141 - 2142 Columbus, Nebraska K J S K Your Station in the Heart of the Nation 900 K C Columbus, Nebraska COLUMBUS FEED 6 SEED STORE and the QUALITY HATCHERY Phone 2163 - 2164 Columbus. Nebraska WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE We Hope, and Wish the Best of Everything to the Class of ’54 JACK BAILEY STUDIO NEBRASKAS FINEST Grand Island. Nebraska When ever you think of buying a gift just think of Kaufmann’s It’s a Pleasure to Shop at KAUFMANN’S Grand Island, Nebraska CONOCO MOTEL CAFE AND SERVICE STATION Forty Units Air Conditioned “Coast to Coast Breakfast Club” Broadcasting from our dining room at 8:30, Monday thru Friday Grand Island, Nebraska West on Hiway 30 Phone 2-W CENTRAL ELECTRIC PAINT SERVICE STORE DuPont and Sherwin-Williams Paints Aooliances, Fixtures, Supplies, Wallpaper Dave Alexander Bob Grennan 211 North Wheeler Phone 426 Grand Island, Nebraska MEYER’S JEWELRY STORE “Your Gift Headquarters” 121 West 3rd. Street Grand Island. Nebraska GREENBERGERS Clothing for Men and Boys Grand Island. Nebraska FARMERS CO-OP CREAMERY Non-Stock-Of For and by the Farmer Phone 90 Fullerton, Nebraska WHITED SON IMPLEMENTS John Deere Implements - Tractors - Dodge Plymouth Parts - Sales - Service Phone 160-J Fullerton, Nebraska FAIRACRE DAIRY FARM, INC. Grand Island, Nebraska Enjoy the BEST in Dairy Products Expert Watch Repairing All Work Guaranteed EMERICK’S JEWELRY Watches ..... Diamonds ... Gifts H. A. Emerick, Box 952 309 N. Walnut St- Grand Island, Nebraska WEBB LIVESTOCK COMMISSIO N COMPANY Cattle Auctions Every Wednesday Hog and Sheep Auctions Every Tues. Bob Williamson, President R- L. (Bob) Lester, Sec., Treas. Grand Island, Nebraska NELSON MACHINE SHOP N. }. Nelson Central City, Nebraska Day Phone 39-W, Night Phone 39-R Towing Service Wreck Rebuilding Auto Glass Tires Batteries Congratulations Graduates FIRST NATIONAL BANK Grand Island.. 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