Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

12:00 Noon Presents Jijtiij. 'IjsuViA Gqo Dexter’s first graduation class had four graduates. They were: Lena Wilson, Frank LaRue, Mae LaFoe and Charles L. Keaton. NINETEEN FIFTY-FOUR Vhow Dexter’s fiftieth graduation class has seventy-six graduates. “J'rifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.’ It seems, !Miss Jeacbout, that you have applied this in your own successful way of life. Because of this high ideal you have always set before us,- because of your friendly, helpful attitude to all, because of our sincere love for you, we, the Reveille staff and the Class of 54, proudly dedicate this volume of the Reveille to you, — MISS DALE TEACHOUT Jhh jla whcAG ipou 'U find Board Of Education Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Organizations National Honor Society Sports Jiffy y OAA Jfawuqh ih rLpuVi We believe the people of Dexter have through the years shown a spirit of development with an eye ever to the future and with the sincere idea of pro- gress in mind. It is the loyal support of the men and women of Dexter through the past fifty years that has made possible the educational advantages we have today. We, The Class of 1954, express our sincere ap- preciation to you, the finest people in the world - - the people of Dexter. MR. HILL We are proud that our superintendent is a home town boy. The wisdom, patience, industry and witticism by which he is char- acterized is a commentary on our communi- ty A resumi of the improvements in our school since he has been our administrator is an imposing monument to his success. Superintendent C. A. POWELL RUSSELL SISLER O. C. STUART President Vice President Board Of Education We appreciate the genuine interest of these men in improving Dexter schools. Many responsibilities rest upon their shoul- ders. By giving of their time for which they receive no compensation many improvements in our educational facilities are made pos- sible. NADINE HUEY Secretary LOREN COFFEY DEWEY SIGLER DOYLE WORLEY There may be an inclination to take a principal’s work for granted, but a little re- flection will bring an awareness of his con- tribution to the schools. We express our thanks to Mr. Schaper for giving his time to all of our activities. We commend him for his fairness to the stu- dents. MR. SCHAPER DALE TEACHOUT Senior Advisor Social Studies School Publication LADDIE SMITH Junior Advisor Librarian MAYME TONER Sophomore Advisor Commerce LURLYN PROFFER Freshman Advisor Girls’ Advisor English BILL LEE Drivers Education Hygiene Football Coach NORMA MYERS An i EUGENE McLEROY Math Freshman Advisor PEARL McCARROLL Commerce juich MURRELL DUFFIE Science B.P.C. Advisor CARMEN ROBERTSON Junior Advisor Social Studies English SHERILL SUMMITT Social Studies Guidance Counsellor Senior Advisor ROTH A WILSON English Speech PERCY CLIPPARD Basketball Coach Industrial Arts DORTHY RANKIN Home Economics JOHN BRYANT Vocational Agriculture ALBERTA SCHNAKENBERG Music and (Ditejdt CARL GODWIN Itinerant Agriculture HUBERT PORTER Industrial Arts Diversified Occupation Sophomore Advisor Student Council MR. SCHAPER Advisor BILL BESS Senior SHARON GRABER Junior JOHN PAUL ATKINS Freshman LINDA ULEN Freshman TERRY HENDERSON Sophomore JANICE KINDER Sophomore TOMMY THROWER Vice President Junior MARTA JO VANCIL Editor WANDA JONES Editor Yearbook Staff Ann Robinson, Feature Editor; Jerry Dennington, Photographer; Wanda Jones, Assistant Editor; Dale Teachout, Advisor; Jeff Fields, Sports Editor, John DeArman, Business Manager; Not in picture, Marta Jo Vancil, Editor, Helen Mercer, Photographer; Martha Webb, Advertising Manager. Senior BARBARA SNEED Secretary BILL SWINGER Vice President JOANNE BAGBY President Class Officers ANN ROBINSON Treasurer DALE TEACHOUT Advisor SHERILL SUMMITT Advisor ABERNATHY, GENE A3ERNATHY, BOB ADAMS, LELIAN ALLSTUN, BARBARA “Treat em Rough “He loves basketball “Well versed in arguing “Naughty but Nice Class Reporter 2; Student Council 1; D” Club Officer 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 3; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3; D.O. 4; Junior Play 3 ASLIN, MARGARET “Where there s Laugh- ter there s Mar key F.H.A. Officer 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley 3all 1, 2, 3; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3; Reveille Staff 4 BAGBY, JOANNE “On her way to the White House Bearcat Co-Editor 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. Sub. Dis. Of- ficer 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Junior Play 3 BAKER, ROY “I!e ll have a farm someday, D.O. 4; Glee Club 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3 3AKER, JIM “Our steady man D” Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 BARKER, MELBA “A friend to all Glee Club 1; D.O. 4 BENNETT, PEGGY “The life of a party F.H.A. 2; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; B.P.C. Vice Pres. 4 Junior Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; D.O. 4; Volleyball 3; Senior Play 4 3LAND, HADLEY BESS, BILL BOLIN, EMMA LEEN ‘7leaded for success A lover—of sports “Life is a merry Thing Secretary 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 1, 2; B.P.C. 3; Junior Play 3; Missouri Boys’ State D.O. 4 CANNON, LOY CHRIMAN, SHERLENE “Born a comedian modest gal B.P.C. 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; D.O. 4; Glee Club 3 CLARY, GAYLIN CRAVENS, SHIRLEY CRYTS, JERRY “Sleepy time boy “,4n attractive miss No help wanted. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; B.P.C. 1, 3; Bearcat Staff 4 DARBY, SAM What the teachers don I know won t hurt them. DAWSON, JOANN A sophisticated lass. B.P.C. 1, 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Junior Play 3; D.O. 4; D.O. Secretary 4; Class Queen 1; Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4 DeARMAN, JOHN A man of pleasure, ' Senior Play 4; Reveille Staff 4 DENKINS, BETTY “Miss Fixit—when it comes to radios, D.O. 4 DENNINGTON, JERRY Chattanooga shoe- shine bcry. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Vice President 4; Reveille Staff 4; Senior Play 4 DODD, MARILYN “One hundred per cent swell. F.H.A. 1; D.O. 4 EDWARDS, ELVIE ‘II here seldom is heard a discouraging word. EICHNER, SANDRA “A live wire. ESKEW, PAULINE Kind, true, and never blue. F.H.A. 2 FIELDS, JEFF “A woman hater. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reveille Staff 4 FRAME, RUTH “Happy go lucky. FREEMAN, RALPH Heaven's gift to women. GARNER, LOYD GLENN. FLOYD GODFREY, CARL HART, JERRY HOME, DALE “Loved by all. “Always on the job,” “A brainstorm.” “If he’s around you’ll “Study doesn’t enter F.F.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4 hear him.” into his education.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Little Seven 3, 4; D.O. 4; DM Club 4 IRVIN, CAROLYN JARRELL, EDRA JONES, WANDA KEATHLEY, BOB KiNCY, MYRNA She lives to love “Her nice ways you’ll “To know her is “Our man about totvn.” “Her quietness becomes and loves to live.” always remember.” to love her.” her personality.” Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Glee Club 1 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; B.P.C. 2, 3, 4; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; F.H.A. Vice President3; B.P.C. President 4; B.P.C. 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. President 4; Band 1; F.H.A. Officer 2; Bearcat Co-Editor 4 Color Guard 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Glee Club 4; Student Council 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Reporter 2; Basketball att. 1; Reveille Co-Editor; Senior Play 4; Basketball Queen 4 LANE, CHARLES LEMONS, BENNY “He lives to dance. “The Football Champ. D Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Basketball 2; Basketball Mgr. 1; Class Sec’y 2, 3; Bearcat Staff 4 LOVINS, bARIL t€Nice to know. F.F.A. 1, 2 3, 4 MANCHE, FRANCES “Always smiling. Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Band 3 MATTHEWS, JAMES “To him class is a rest period. MERCER, HELEN LAWRENCE “Our married gal. Band 1, 2; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Reveille Staff 4 MILLER, FRANK tLove em and leave em F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Vice President 4 MYERS, SHIRLEY “Sweet, neat, and hard to beat. PAYNE, JOHN “Little but loud. PECK, DARROL “He uses his head — in a football game. RAMSEY, BILL “Nothing worries him.1 Hi Y” Chaplain 1; Hi Y Pres. 2; Library Vice Pres. 2; Library Sec’y 1; D.O. 4 RICHEY, JAMES “A future farmer.11 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4 RINGER, JOHN “Valentino had nothing on him.11 Band 1, 2, 3; Student Drill Master 3; Student Council 1,4; Student Body Pres. 4; Class Pres. 2; Class Vice Pres. 3; Junior Play 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys State 3 ROBINS, BOB “Personality plus11 D.O. 4; D.O. Pres. 4; State D.O. Convention 4 ROBINSON, SHIRLEY A NN “She lives a merry life11 Band 1; Drum Majorette 1; F.H.A. 2; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Reveille Staff 4; Basketball Queen Att. 3; Student Council Reporter 3 ROBINSON, BARBARA “Quick, quiet and cute11 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; B.P.C. 1, 2; F.H.A. 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Bearcat Staff 4 SHIPMAN, JOHN “As nice as they come11 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3,4; F.F.A. Reporter 3; F.F.A. Treasurer 4 SIMPSON, SHELVIA “Never a dull moment B.P.C. 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; D.O. 4; Senior Play 4 SITTON, MARION “She looks on life with quiet eyes11 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Officer 3; D.O. 4; D.O. Officer 4; Class Queen 2, 3; B.P.C. 1; Volleyball 1 SMITH, JOE “The bashful type11 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 SNEED, BARBARA SOUTHERLAND, ROBERT “A pretty face hides “A politician. her intelligence. F.H.A. 1, 2; B.P.C. 1, 2; Class Reporter 3; Class Sec'y 4; D.O. 4; D.O. State Delegate 4; Mo. C.O.E. Sec'y Treasurer 4; Senior Play 4 STACY, CHARLES “Live and Learn,” STAFFORD, HAROLD STOKER, CLARA “He's our soda jerk.” Student Council 2, 3; Student Council Vice President 3; Football 3. “Love your neighbor, especially if it's a boy. Band 1, 2, 3; B.P.C. 1; F.H.A. 3; Valentine Queen 3; D.O. 4. SUTTON, FRANCES ‘Ms nice as they come. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Captain 4; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1,4; Reveille Staff 4. SWINGER, BILL “He can make the ivories talk.” F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.F.A. President 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Class Vice President 2, 4; Football 1; Sophomore Pilgrimage 2; Missouri Boys' State 3; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2. TAYLOR, DARRELL “He never takes things seriously. TROUTMAN, RITA “A timid miss. Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band Officer 4; D.O. 4; Valentine Queen 1; F.H.A. 1, 3; Junior Play 3. VANCIL, MARTA JO “Gracious, kind and always true, she s all this and a little more too. Band 1, 2, 3; B.P.C. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3; Senior P lay 4; Reveille Editor 4. WAGGONER, ARLENE “Quiet and Studious. F.H.A. 2. WAMBLE, VEDA “Brains oome in handy sometimes. Glee Club 1; D.O. 4; D.O. Reporter 4; Girls’ State 3; B.P.C. 1; Senior Play 4. WEBB, MARTHA “She spreads sunshine wherever she goes. Band 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; B.P.C. 1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer 3; Carnival Queen 3; Reveille Staff 4; D.O. 4. WOLFE, MYRON “You ll appreciate him. Basketball 2; D.O. 4. WILLIAMS, HAROLD “Name it and he s for it. Football 1,2,3,4; D” Club 1,2,3,4; D.O. 3,4. WEBB,BEVERLY ,tShe s hard to beat in sports. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; B.P.C. 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Bearcat Staff 4. YOUNG, DALE “All the answers are his. WILLIAMS, DUANE “Tall, dark and devil may care. Band 1,2,3,4; Band Officer 3,4; Junior Play 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Football 3,4. GENE ABERNATHY Most Popular Boy PEGGY BENNETT Best Girl Dancer Who's DALE HUME Boy With Best Physique JOHN RINGER Most Love-sick Boy WANDA JONES Most Popular Girl GAYLIN CLARY Best Boy Dancer CAROLYN IRVIN Most Love-sick Girl BENNY LEMONS Best Boy Athlete BEVERLY WEBB Best Girl Athlete CLARA STOKER Prettiest Girl HAROLD STAFFORD Best Looking Boy The Junior class started out with 98 members. Some have dropped out but others have entered. Our Halloween Dance was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed it. The magazine sales were good and the class made a good profit. We were also successful with selling food at the basketball games. Aunt Abby Answers An Ad by Henry Rowland, the Junior play of 1953-54, was one of the best plays ever put on by the class. We climaxed a profitable and busy year with the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Qua CldviAoAA Row 1: Mrs. Smith, Advisor, Dora Ann Myers, Chris Parks, Joyce Phillips, Reva Waggoner, Mrs. Robert- son, Advisor. Row 2: Joanna Young, Edna Robinson, Evelyn Thomen, Nancy Wilson, Margret Whitaker, Lola Vieth, Helen Norman. Row 3: Minnie Taylor, Ladonne Trammell, Janice Pugh, Eleanor Miller, Bonnie Stults, Edith Robinson, Mary Smith. Roiv 4: Dale Myers, Paul Minton, Richard Miller, Don Reak, Gary Perkins, Robert Redman, Rosemary Thompson, Mary McAnnaly, Audrey Wooley. Row 5: Bill Shell, Dickie Ward, Jackie Smith, Don Wamble, Sherrill Williams, Lester Stauser, Frank Strickland, Bill Tip- pet, Clifford Shell. Row 6: Kenny Sisler, Don Talkington, C.H. Parsons, Earl Manche, Solon Taylor, Roy Petty, Byron Robins, Charges Ban Bibber. Row 1: Mrs. Smith, Advisor, Betty Frame, Sharon Graber, Pearl Barker, Marily Hill, Velma Burke, Kay Hickam, Thelma Burke, Eulene Johnson, Mrs. Robertson, Advisor. Row 2: Marily Gaines, Nora Jackson, Gladys DeArman, Shelby Joiner, Jean Bailey, Shirley Layton, Pat Keathly, Beverly Keathly, Doris Beal, Shirley Garner. Row 3: Anna Alton, Ruth Corgan, Phillis Elam, Colleen Birchfield, Janice Dowdy, Irene Cheek, Mary Edwards, Phillis Green, Louise Hull, Loretta Lambert. Row 4: Jim Chittenden, Tommy Bennett, John Adams, Mary Hutchcraft, Shirley Arnold, Norman Glenn, Leon Belcher. Row 5: Norma Faulker, L.J. Daniels, Wayne Fraser, James Carlton, Weldon Grimsley, Charles Blewer, Robert Bertholo- mey, Jackie Jackson, Jerry Layton. Row 6: J.W. Alsup, Carl Glenn, Jimmy Green, James Hill, Austin Cooper, Ronnie Hunt, Gaylin Cooper, Don Henderson, Phillip Elam. L o A 'c. °ii, The Sophomore class consisting of about 130 members chose as their officers for the year, Presi- sident, Floyd Cox, Vice President, Polly Russell, Secretary, Ronald Worley, Treasurer, Beverly Ab- sher, and Student Council, Terry Henderson, and Janice Kinder. The Sophomore class is proud of the students who have received honor this year of being queen candidates and cheer leaders. Row 1: Mrs. Toner, Vesta St. Clair, Mary Woodruff, Jean Lawson, Mae Prichard, Barbara Taylor, Fay Prichard, Jo Ann Tripplet, Carol Worley, Shirley Lasater, Betty Scott, Mr. Porter. Row; 2: Jane Tippit, Verla White, Rebecca Taylor, Sue White, Naomi Swift, Bonnie Thomen, Betty Vieth, Louise Norman, Polly Russell, Belva Mercer, Mary Alice Robinson, Carlean Warren. Row 3: Gevauna Voss, Ellen Smith, Joan Webb, Joyce Webb, Carol McGowen, Trudie Land, Rilla Ward, Mariedda Young, Carol Walthers. Row 4: Marion Myers, Bob Norrid, John Myers, Ishmael Smith, Randle Montgomery, Doris Richey, Joe Sting, Harold Parris, Richard Walthers. Row 5: Jimmy Williams, Leon McKay, Gene Worley, Ronald Wor- ley, Barbara Rowe, Sue Weeks, Robert McLard, Lawrence Maddox, Carroll Taylor. Row 6: Sam Matthews, Bill Webb, Wayne Robinett, Gene Woodruff, Tommy Wilcox, Dick Wilcox, Larry Webb, Denton Musgraves, Charles West, Leon Stevens, Bobby Warren, Douglas Temples. Row 1: Mrs. Toner, Shirley Baker, Patty Corbin, Martha Deason, Lucille Banken, Elenora Hartline, Mildred Blankenship, Emma Jarrells, Betty Glenn, James Carney, Barbara Barham, Jerry Johnson, Patsy Harris, Mr. Porter. Row 2: Mary Lee Keathley, Pansy Fleetwood, Pauline De Arman, Anita Davis, Wan- netta Cave, Connie Cox, Lestene Gamer, Florence Eskew, Margie Godfery, Jerry Christman, Robert Dixon, Marilyn Abbot. Row 3: Shelba Kilmer, Neva Harris, Beverly Absher, Fae Asa, Georgia Asa, Bon- nie Allen, La Neal Hudson, Carlton Hunt, John Duly, Dale Barker, Dewain Atherton, Mary Ann High. Row 4: Annice Kinder, Ruth Hart, Fleeta Green, Rebecca Griffin, Janice Kinder, Donna Buchholz, Yvonne Gary, Jerry Jenkins, Jessie Ayers, Norman Gales, Bob Eubanks, Gary Dowdy, Clarence Dieter. Row 5: Terry Henderson, Jerry Brown, Floyd Cox, Watt Espy, Lehman Jennings, Jim Fraiser, Bill Fran- cis, Charles Hubbard, Jimmy Hull, Tom Baker, Bill Kitchens, Weldon Bowers. i The Freshman Class is the largest, and we think the best, in Dexter High School. During the first week our enrollment reached 124; at present it is 118. The total number enrolled this year in 128. We held our first party in the old gymnasium. Everyone enjoyed the games of the earlier part of the evening, and the dancing which climaxed the occasion. Simple refreshments of cookies and soda pop were served to a hungry group. Our class sponsors are Mrs. Proffer and Mr. Mc- Leroy. Owi ChdvL ahA Row 1: Mr. McLeroy, Pat Trotter, Betty Tripp, June Thomas, Frances Layton, Joyce Lawson, Ineva Ragsdel, Pearl Lowry, Donna Proffer, Edwina Weber, Mrs. Proffer. Row 2: Carol Squires, Janice Wills, Phyliss Shell, Sandra Robinson, Wilma Plain, Mary Ellen Smith, Mary Ann Matthews, Patsy Parks, Jean Shipman, Mary Ellen Williams, Rebbeca Sisler. Row 3: Mina Unger, Anette Woolard, Joyce Squires, Martha Niehaws, Virginia Swift, 'Nola Moore, Patricia Johnson, Ladena Lambert, Thelma Painton, JoAnn Pugh, Judith Norman, Frances Wilcox, Linda Ulen, Judy Tinder. Row 4: Freddie Nea, Joe McElheny, Harold Swindle, Van Kilmer, George Lepchenske, Lawrence Thrower, Gerald Pace, Carlos Warren, Dale Pixley, Jimmy Jarrels. Row 5: Lloyd McCormick, Leslie Williams, Junior Renfro, Sherman Smith, Floys Malone, Jerry Johnson, Leon Sherfield, Lawrence Robertson. Row 6: Neal Touhill, Bill Temples, Vance Lee, Jurlan Riddle, J.C. Wills, Randle Kitchens, Jerry McClard, Earl Young, Earl West, Paul Tyler, Don White. Row 1: Mrs. Proffer, Sue Cobb, Mary Belle Dowdy, Patricia Eichner, Judy Cox, Carolyn Allstun, Mary Lou Allstun, Glenor Hunt, Mr. McLeroy. Row 2: Carolyn Humes, Phyliss Crane, Rosemary Gales, Marine Green, Tommy Bailey, John Paul Atkins, Darroll Dowdy, Bill Garner, Paul Garner. Row 3: Patsy Blunt, Peggy Henderson, Barbara Ashby, Barbara Isbell, Vivian De Priest, Sherry Campbell, Sandra Cox, Judy Angle, Donna Harris, Mary Coldfelter, Norma Givens. Row 4: Marleen Culbertson, Elaine Gary, Carolyn Bennett, Geneva Bagby, Gertie Hartline, Linda Birchfield, Judy Eaker, Mary Garner, Peggy Ferguson, Patsy Ferguson. Row 5: Kenny Dixon, Charles Cryts, Eugene Hishaw, Sam Cole, Walter Howard, Jim Hall, Bill Alton, Floyd Gaines, Ray Bond, Gary Arnold. Row 6: Jerry Crump, Jimmy Bollinger, Larry Arnold, Bobby Blewer, Benny Boone, Ronald Hill, Rodger Cox, Hershall Butler, Bill Cryts, Don Allsup, Darroll.Hunter, John Carney. to {jJohk and to (play JOANNE BAGBY Co-Editor EDRA JARRELLS Co-Editor CHARLES LANE Sports Editor Ut)e 0ix} p)A View a DALE TEACHOUT Advisor BARBARA ROBINSON BEVERLY WEBB on the (Bewujai Staff SHIRLEY CRAVENS Proof Reader Joann Bagby, Co-Editor; Edra Jarrells, Co-Editor; Shirley Cravens, Proof Reader; Charles Lane, Sports Editor; John DeArman. biik£ up ihst n! Row 1: Mary Lee Keathly, Librarian, Marilyn Hill, Drum Majorette, Bill Swinger, President, Jerry Dennington, Vice President, Elaine Gary, Twirler, Richars Miller, Student Drill Master. Row 2: Patsy Keathley, Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Tommy Bennett, Business Manager, Joe McEiheny, Property Custodian, Miss Schnakenberg, Director, Duane Williams, Trustee Chairman, Janice Kinder, Historian, Rita Troutman, Secretary and Treasurer. The Dexter High School Band appeared in the Bloomfield Homecoming, Dexter Fall Festival, S.E. Mo. 'bgh School Marching Band Festival at Jackson and the Cape Girardeau Christmas Parade this year. At Jackson we were honored as one of the six charter members of the Association which now has 3 3 member bands. Outstanding shows include our “Dixie Routine” at Jackson, “New York Holiday” at Portageville football game and our guest conductor, Mr. Frank Kinder of Collinsville, Illinois. We have 53 members this year which is our largest and we think the best band Dexter has ever had. Activities for the year include two socials, the banquet in the spring, representation at the State D.O. Club at Jef- ferson City, and selling popcorn at the ball games. Those attending the trip to Jefferson City were Barbara Sneed, Bob Robins, Veda Wamble and Mr. Porter. A club meeting was held October 27 for the report of the trip to Jefferson City. These reports were given by Veda Wamble and Bob Robins. The final social of the year was the D.O. Banquet held April 1, 1954. - Row 1: Emma Leen Bolin, Sherlene Chrisman, Barbara Allstun, Marion Sitton, Marilyn Dodd, Veda Wamble, Mr. Porter. Row 2: Joan Dawson, Betty Denkins, Peggy Bennett, Shelvia Simpson, Clara Stoker, Rita Trout- man, Melba Barker, Barbara Sneed. Row 3: Solon Taylor, Roy Baker, Gaylin Clary, Bill Bess, Bob Robins, Bob Keathley, Dale Hune. Row 4: Leain Adams, Galien Cooper, Lester Strauser, Byron Robins, Bill Law- rence, Sherrill Williams, Jerry Christman, Harold Williams, Jerry Mercer. Row 5: John Adams, Richard Miller, Frankie Bowman, Ralph Freeman, Jerry Cryts, Myron Wolfe, Darrol Peck, Benny Lemons. F.H.A The Dexter Chapter of Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca has been very active this year with a membership of ninety girls. The chapter has sponsored two school socials, held regular meetings each month, presented a fashion and talent show for the purpose of selling UNESCO stamps, donated money to the American Le- gion, and has worked toward the goal of being a merit chapter. ao 2‘ V vce . ctatoe’. -patsV .Avis®1’ S,oo vy Ptcsi°viedi, atie?„V L a .-.«JS®8 Vve Row 1: Patsy Harris, Jerry Johnson, Marilyn Gaines, Jimmie Ann Goff, Donna Buchhalz, Irene Cheek, Mrs. Rankin. Row 2: Norma Glenn, Thelma Burke, Kay Hickman, Shirley Gamer, Velma Burke, Mary Ed' wards, Phyllis Green, Wannetta Cave. Row 3: Sharon Graber, Wanda Jones, Marilyn Hill, Emma Jarrell, JoannBagby, RuthFrame, Betty Frame, Mary Lee Keathley. Row 4: Yvonne Gary, Eulene Johnson, Bever- ly Keathley, Joann Dawson, Edra Jarrell, Janice Dowdy, Eleanor Hartline, Florence Eskew, Beverly Absher, Ann Alton. Row 5: Patsy Keathley, Sue Green, Connie Cox, Lestine Garner, Annice Kinder, Janice Kinder, Faye Asa, Lucille Banken, Bonnie Allen, Louise Hull. Row 6: Marilyn Abbot, Margy Godfrey, Betty Lou Glenn, Barbara Barham, Patty Eichner, Shirley Arnold, Patricia Johnson, Mary Gamer, Vivian De Priest, Shelba Kilmer, LaNeal Hudson. Row 1: Betty Vieth, Belva Mercer, Mary Woodruff, Virginia Swift, Frances Sutton, Dora Ann Myers, Mrs. Rankin. Row 2: Rebecca Taylor, Rilla Mae Ward, Vesta St. Clair, Edra Robinson, Evelyn Thoman, Edith Robinson, Janice Pugh, Mareditta Young. Row 3: Polly Russell, Louise Norman, Jane Tippit, Lola Vieth, Margrette Whitaker, Helen Norman, Joann Pugh, Shelvia Simpson. Row 4: Shirley Lasater, Jean Lawson, Carol Worley, Minnie Ann Taylor, La Donne Trammel, Naomi Swift, Sue White, Bonnie Thoman, Pearl Lowery. Row 5: Carol McGowen, Trudie Land, Sue Weeks, Barbara Rowe, Rosemary Thomson, Sue Ellen Williams, Annette Woolard, Patsy Parks, Nola Mae Moore. oVvfl Jo ;Ae 1 ttct ptesv rtV AvUct 2: f .;,nc - % Yne 5cn n SeC'e ,U t:i°r Ro V oVd° flow : Mr. John Bryant, Sponsor, Dale Pixley, Gary Dowdy, Jim Harvey, James Richey, Harold Parris, Bill Swinger, James Carlton, James Carney. Row 2: Bobby Blewer, Dewain Atherton, Daril Lovins, Jerry Jenkins, Doris Richey, Darrol Dowdy, Floyd Malone, Denton Musgrave, Lehman Jennings, Gary Arnold. Row 3: Austin Cooper, Carrol Taylor, Robert Dixon, Terry Henderson, Jim Green, Earl Manche, John Adams, Clarence Dieter, Robert Bertholomey, Paul Gamer, John Myers. Row 4: John Shipman, J.W. Alsup, Jurlon Riddle, Ronald Worley, Jerry Layton, Joe Smith, Darrell Taylor, Don Alsup, James Hill, Jerry Chrisman, Vance Lee. Row 5: Kenneth Dixon, Ishmael Smith, Billie Lee Gamer, Loyd Garner, Frank Miller, Leon McKay, Rodgie Cox, Billy Cryts, Phillip Elam, Robert McClard, Howard Hill. National Honor Society Row 1: John Shipman, Edra Jarrells, Hadley Bland. Row 2: Bill Swinger, Veda Wamble, Charles Lane, Joanne Bag- by. Row 3: Betty Denkins, Bob Robins, Joann Dawson, John Ringer, Barbara Sneed. These twelve seniors are chosen by the faculty, who base their choice on four things: Scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Seeing Double Here’s To oar Classes W ere ft To our lass-es, Here's +0 Tke als tk« .._ Here's to tke Sen-W so ‘nrujskt-y , Tan-ior Some l.ot Row 1: Mr. Duffie, Advisor, Vivian DePriest, Patsy Harris, Peggy Bennett, Carolyn Bennett, Becky Griffin, Norma Jean Givens, Mina Unger, Mary Ann Me Anally. Row 2: Connie Cox, Ruth Corgan, Janice Dowdy, Velma Burke, Elaine Gary, Donna Proffer, Marilyn Allstun, Barbara Ashby, Fay Prichard, Pat Corbin, Mae Prichard, Barbara Rowe, Mary Edwards. Row 3: Joan Dawson, Edra Jarrell, Joan Bagby, Thelma Burke, Kay Hickam, Sandra Cox, Judy Tinder, Ruth Clodfelter, Becky Sisler, Donna Harris, Pat Johnson, Mary Belle Dowdy. Judy Cox, Carolyn All- stun, Pearl Barker. Row 4: Ruth Frame, Bobby Gibrolter, Carol Ann Worley, Joan Tripplett, Jerry Johnson, Bar- bara Barham, Harold Swindell, Tommy Bennett, LaNeal Hudson, Bonnie Allen, Fay Asa, Jane Trippet, Artnice Kin- der. Row 5: Shirley Layton, Jean Shipman, Pat Eichner, Sherry Camphell, Pat Trotter, Carol Squires, Betty Tripp, Frances Wilcox, Marilyn Hill, Helen Norman, Sharon Graber, Wanda Jones, Betty Frame. Minnie Ann Taylor. Row 6: Beverly Keathley, Shirley Garner, Frances Layton, Shelba Kilmer, Beverly Absure, Mildred Blankenship, Rebecca Taylor, Emma Jarrell, Sue Weeks, Carolyn Irvin, John Ringer, Rose Mary Gales, Joyce Squires, Rose Mary Thom- pson. Row 7: Shirley Lasater, Lestine Garner, Polly Russell, Louise Norman, Mary Lee Keathley, Yvonne Gary, Janice Kinder, Trudie Land, Edwina Webber, Donna Bouhose, Linda Ulen, Jerry Jenkins, Loyd Gamer, Phyllis Green. The Pep Club met to organize and elect officers. They are as follows; Wanda Jones, President; Peggy Bennett, Vice President; Betty Frame, Secretary and Treasurer. The Football Cheerleaders chosen were as follows; Sharon Graber, Captain; Patsy Harris, Jerry Johnson, Beverly Keathley, and Becky Sisler. The Basketball Cheerleaders were Sharon Graber, Captain; Patsy Harris, and Jerry Johnson. The Pep Club has had a few rallies and their co- operation has been very successful at all the ball- games. Row 1: Coach Clippard, Jessie Paul Ayres. Bob Redman, Sherrill WUliams, Bill Bess, Troxil Williams, Darroll Peck, Bill Shell, Kenny Sisler, Coach Lee. Row 2: Robert Southerland, Jimmie Jarrell, Dick i e Ward,Carlos Warren, C.H. Parsons, Ronnie Hill, Dick Wilcox, Tommy Thrower, Row 3:George Lepchenske, Solon Taylor, Benny Lemons, Floyd Glenn, Dale Hume, Gene Worley, Paul Minton, Don Hen prson, Carl Glenn. ROW 4: Jerry Pace, Denton Musgrave, Duane Williams, Roy Petty, Junior Renfro, Terry Hinder son, Van Kilmer, Tommy W'ilcox, Dale Pixley. BILL BESS Full-Back All-Conference 53 BILL SHELL Right Guard TOM THROWER Quarter Back DARROL PECK Half-Back All-Conference 53 a s t b a 1 1 i CLARENCE ROBERTSON Manager GEARLEN CRUMP Manager BRow 1: Bill Kitchens, Sherman Smith, Darrol Dowdy, Douglas Temples, Carlos Warren, Ronnie Hill. Row 2: Coach Clippard, Jimmie Williams, Robert McClard, Ronnie Worley, Gene Worley, Robert Dixon, Van Kilmer, Larry Webb, Coach Lee. GENE ABERNATHY Forward JIM GREEN F orward L. J. DANIELS Guard TOMMY THROWER Guard FLOYD COX Center CHARLESSTACY F orw ard BILL BESS Forward VAN KILMER Center HOWARD HILL Forward GARY PERKINS Forward WAYNE FRASER Guard JIM BAKER Guard DOUGLAS TEMPLES Guard RONNIE HILL Guard LARRY WEBB Forward JIM WILLIAMS Forward ROBERT McCLARD Forward GENE WORLEY Center Row 1: Sherrill Williams, Vice President; Bob Redman, President; Tommy Thrower, Secretary. Row 2: Coach Clippard, Coach Lee. Row 1: Kenny Sisler, Bill Bess, John Adams, Charles Lane, Terry Henderson, Gene Abernathy, Benny Lemons. Row 2: Tommy Thrower, Charles Hubbard, Solon Taylor, Howard Hill, Bob Abernathy, Jimmy Green, L. J. Daniel. Row 3: Coach Lee, Roy Petty, Sherrill Williams, Bob Redman, Duane Williams, Dale Humes, Harold Williams, Bob Southerland, Bill Shell, Coach Clippard. The ”D” Club is an organization for boys who have lettered in football, track, or basketball. If they letter one year they are members for their remaining years in high schools. It is completely up to the Coach whether a boy letters or not. The Coach bases his judgment of the lettering on Cooperation, Ability, and Leadership. MISS DEXTER HIGH BARBARA BARHAM MARY LEK KEATHLE SHARON GRABER •Proposing Marriage ? Stags The Big-Wheels Many years ago Fish and Red A Lover of------ Miss Basketball Only Little Girls J itterbuggers Dancing and Romancing Brains Surrounded by tradition.... The Center of Yearbook Craftsmanship B. L. Semtner, President SEMCO COLOR PRESS, INC. Paul Bennett, Vice-President, In Charge Yearbook Division 129 Northwest Third Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Richard Struck, Production Manager SIGLER CHEVROLET Phone 159 You Put It First in Sales We Keep It First in Value OLDSMOBILE CHEVROLET WATKINS FUNERAL HOME THE SERVICE EVERYONE CAN AFFORD —Day and Night Ambulance Service— Dexter 49 Puxico 99 Parma 79 Bloomfield 59 Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 WORLEY IMPLEMENT AND HARDWARE COMPANY JOHN DEERE QUALITY FARM EQUIPMENT Phone 129 Dexter, Mo. CONGRATULATIONS Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 WILCOXSON AND SONS NEW and USED FURNITURE SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY James L. Robins, Mgr. Phone 233 Congratulations to the 50th Class of 1954 WEBB IMPLEMENT CO. INC. j| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEXTER, MISSOURI Best Wishes to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 OZARK DAIRY AND ICE CREAM BAR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS Compliments of HAHN'S POOL HALL LANDON BROWN Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS VERDIE S CAFE Free Demonstration Cold Drinks, Sandwiches DOROTHY McNEELY Lunches Phone 96 23 Miller Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF BLAND'S STUDIO DR. E. L. LOPER, D.D. Compliments of WEEKS AND GEM THEATERS DR. R. W. FARMER Dexter, Missouri Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 Compliments of DON HARRIS LA HUB CAFE Open 24 Hours CONSTRUCTION CO. MISSOURI UTILITIES CO. Compliments of GAS - LIGHT - POWER Home of Friendly Service T. L. WADDLE, M.D. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF STODDARD FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS HURLUS COX Albert S. Bailey, Owner Dexter Bernie Bloomfield SERVICE STATION Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 BERT F. MINTON WOODROW E. GAINES Wishes You The Best Auctioneer Phone 230-W Dexter, Mo. Especially a Home COMPLIMENTS OF Wallace F. Morgan Compliments of City Clean Up Service J. C. Bennett Phone 1138M2 Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF Eloise and Louise Beauty Salon WILLIS CONNER INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS J. B. Williams Sons Dealers in Coal, Cars, and Parts Trucking Highway 60 Dexter, Mo. Arthur Lee Son Home of Pay-U and Corno Feeds RAY STREET Phone 508 Dexter, Mo. Congratulations to the 50th Class Graduating from D.H.S. GAMBLES The Friendly Store COMPLIMENTS OF Jim Donaldson STATE REPRESENTATIVE William's Furniture New and Used Furniture 602 E. Stoddard Phone 877 Congratulations for 50 Years of Progress to the Dexter High School E. G. Bailey, Jr., D.V.M. BEST WISHES STODDARD ICE FUEL Phone 123 Compliments of Trammell's Tile Lumber Co. One Block N. of Airport On Highway 60 East Compliments of CUB'S CAFE COMPLIMENTS OF McConnell oil company WHEEL BALANCE AND SERVICE Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Neal J. Touhill Compliments of SIKESTON FRUIT MARKET Sikeston, Mo. Phones 195 — 196 Compliments of Dr. S. S. Davis Compliments of HOWELL FURNITURE STORE Wilson Howell, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF Edythe's Beauty Shoppe Edythe Fisher, Owner Compliments of McClard Tune-Up Service Melvin McClard, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF Morgan Furniture Co. Congratulations to the Seniors and Students of the Dexter High School KERSTNER7S Production Credit Association MEDLER'S CLEANERS Loans for All Types of Farm Expense Phone 504 for Pick Up and Delivery 19 N. Elm Dexter, Mo. 24 Hour Service if requested COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments to D.H.S. on SHEETS7 REALTY Their Golden Anniversary FOSTER FURNITURE CO. NORMA'S BEAUTY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF Efficient — Reliable Phone 26 Dexter, Mo. BLUE GRILL Compliments of Business Service Credit COMPLIMENTS OF Bureau of Stoddard County Charles E. Loper, Optometrist Chas. G. Felix, Prop. COMPLIMENTS OF FIELDS VARIETY STORE 5 Cents Up Second Door West of Bus Station Compliments of Jean's Bookkeeping Service COMPLIMENTS OF KILMER INSURANCE AGENCY COMPLIMENTS OF THROWER'S Men's and Boys' Wear Compliments of SUNSET CAFE COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. J. H. SISSON Chiropractor Compliments of Clyde Vaughn Auto Sales Clyde Vaughn, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF POE CLINIC COMPLIMENTS OF PIXLEY'S BODY SHOP Bernard Pixley, Owner Shoes Sizes 0-18-Width AAA-EEE PAYNE'S SHOE STORE Expert Fitting Melba Beauty Salon and Lingerie Phone 606M Dexter, Mo. Flowers for All Occasions LUCAS FLORIST Phone 732 COMPLIMENTS OF CRANE'S STORE Phone 109 COMPLIMENTS OF BOYER'S CLEANERS FRIEDMANS Where Fashion Meets Your Budget Compliments of Daily American Republic ELMER OLDHAM, Agent Compliments of HALL'S GROCERY Dexter, Missouri DEXTER CUT-RATE DRUGS We Fill Any Doctor's Prescription Phone 67 Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF THE MODERN DRESS SHOP ELMER HOFFMAN MONUMENTS 34 Years Building Fine Monuments Phone 910 Dexter, Mo. For as Long as the Stars Look Down Ladies7 Toggery ABSHER'S GROCERY SERVICE STATION Exclusive but not Expensive Dexter, Missouri PHONE 708 In Account With Dexter Motor Implement Co. Full Line of J. 1. Case Equipment Sales — Service — Parts ABERNATHY WELDING FARM MACHINERY REPAIRS Hiway 60 Dexter, Mo. TWEDDLE'S JEWELRY Compliments of Fine Diamonds — Watches — Repairing Dexter, Mo. Phone 568 Home-Owned DEXTER FEED SUPPLY Phone 402 Dexter, Mo. Why Don't You Join Us? Glaydy's Style Shop Co. A 140th Infantry Mo. NATIONAL GUARD Dexter, Mo. We Sell Today—To Sell Tomorrow Phone 916 Stoddard St. STODDARD IMPLEMENT CO. Complete Sales — Service — Repairs Allis-Chalmers Machinery New Holland Balers Dunham Line New Idea Machinery Phone 23 Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF Starlight Cafe Erich and Dot Wolpers COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of Faye's Pastry Shop Phone 820 CARLSENS Home of Sweet Apple Cider Highway 25 North Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. J. D. Holt Mr. and Mrs. Newt Jennings Meet Your Friends at the DAISY QUEEN Compliments of JOHNSON'S UNIVERSAL MARKET Low Prices Every Day OPEN SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Member Nat'l Trucks Stop System MAHONEY GARAGE SAVEWAY GAS OIL 26 W. McCollum St. Highway 60 West Phone 501 24 Hour Service CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF '54 Hamblin's Phillips 66 Station Cold Drinks Sandwiches Coffee COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF ANDERSON'S MACHINE SHOP Nina's Beauty Shop BEST WISHES FOR SENIORS OF 54 Compliments to the Golden Anniversary Class C. A. POWELL JIMMIE B. TRAMMELL Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS MYERS DRUG STORE CLAUDE ARNOLD CLETUS RADIO HOSPITAL Radio and Television Repair Dexter, Missouri Phone 695 Hi-Way 60 West COMPLIMENTS OF R. H. MONTGOMERY Gift Chest Jewelers Congratulations to the 50th Anniversary Class HICKORY LOG HiWay 60 West Phone No. 5 Compliments to Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 Gainer's Jewelry Satterfield Roller Skating and Floor Sanding Service Dexter, Mo. Phone 230-J COMPLIMENTS OF Bland's Modern Shoe Shop Compliments of Compliments of Farris7 Antique Compliments of STEPHENS GROCERY Ernest Stephens, Owner Compliments of Compliments of Francis M. Walker McConnell nursery Attorney-at-Law Paul McConnell, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF Herbert Gaines Grayden Ulen Cole Monument Works GOOD USED CARS Since 1898 CLEO'S GARAGE We Repair Anything 2 W. Miller Dexter, Mo. COX'S 5c to $1.00 Stores A Place to Go—for All Your School Needs Dexter Swimming Pool If You Want to Be in The Swim— SEE US NOW COMPLIMENTS OF LANDER'S BARBER SHOP Compliments of ELDER MANUFACTURING Mark Twain Shirts Tom Sawyer Apparel Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. S. T. CANNON Cut Your Bill Down at SHERWOODS COMPLIMENTS OF C. M. SERVICE STATION Dexter, Missouri Junction Highway 25 60 Compliments of DeJarnett Oil Co. Compliments to the Seniors of 1954 Ralph's Sandwich Shoppe COMPLIMENTS OF WORLEY'S COMPLIMENTS OF THE STORE FOR MEN SIKESTON McGregor Sports Wear COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Freeman Shoes Wilson Bros. Apparel Hyde Park Clothes Sikeston, Missouri THE PLACE TO GO FOR NAMES YOU KNOW PHONE 481 The Best to the 50th Anniversary Class A Full Line of the Best in Farm Equipment DUGAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF BROWN SAND AND GRAVEL CO. Phone 54 DEXTER, MO. 470 HASKELL BROWN Dexter, Mo. Congratulations COMPLIMENTS Golden Anniversary OF Class of 1954 East Gate Cafe and Sneed Hall Motor Co. Service Station C. J. McIntyre and George Smith, BUICK GMC TRUCKS Owners BENNETT AIRCRAFT FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADUATION, IT'S SERVICE BEEN SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT WEBER'S INSTRUCTIONS SINCE 1909 CHARTER CROP-SPRAYING CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Phone 924 Dexter, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF WEBBER NASH Congratulates You GRABER'S COME IN AND SEE THE WORLD'S MOST MODERN CAR Dexter, Missouri Phone 153 or 55 DEXTER, MO. CARNEY'S MARKET and PACKING CO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF '54 CITIZENS BANK OF DEXTER WHOLESALE and RETAIL MEATS CUSTOM KILLING and PROCESSING 51 Years of Dependable Service Your Business Solicited — Appreciated and Protected Our Age and Experience Add Strength Phone 807 Dexter, Mo. Deposits Insured by The Federal Deposit Insurance Co. COFFEY COAL CO. Wilson Flying Service Manufacturers of Concrete Blocks • G. 1. Approved • Charter and Tile Hadite Blocks • Instructions Green Mark • Rides and Ziegler Coal • Crop Spraying Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1954 Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 Blankenship Implement Company IXL OLIVER FARM EQUIPMENT FINEST IN FARM MACHINERY Dexter, Missouri CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES TO SENIORS OF 1954 DEXTER GROCERY COMPANY Congratulations to The Senior Class Thrower Motor Co. SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 413 Compliments of SISLER'S Auto - Truck - Tractor Parts Sporting Goods and Toys Home Furnishings of All Types Radio — Television Home Appliances Power Tools — Heating Equipment We Service What We Sell Phone 92 and 22 Self-Service Laundry Modern Equipment Square Tub Washers (Bendix and Maytag) Fluff Dryer RALAFORD Self-Service Laundry COMPLIMENTS OF DRINK PEPSI - COLA Refreshment Without Filling Carl Deb and Gaines Crane STANDARD SERVICE STATION ATLAS TIRES AND BATTERIES Lubricating Washing - Phone 241 - Corner of Walnut and Main COMPLIMENTS OF THE KROGER CO. Your Complete Food Market COMPLIMENTS OF Phillips Petroleum G. I. McGLOTHLIN Consignee CONGRATULATIONS to the 54 Golden Anniversary Seniors Best Luck and Wishes to SENIORS of 54 BEN COWAN JR. INSURANCE AGENCY RINGER HARDWARE and LUMBER COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS to the 50th Anniversary Seniors COMPLIMENTS and BEST WISHES INTERNATIONAL SHOE COMPANY R. J. L. Shoes DEXTER GIN COMPANY Friedman Shelby Shoes — Shoes for All Ages — SOUTHERN MOTOR COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIORS OF 1954 Class Rings isl Announcements w Diplomas Highway 60 West and Graduating Gowns Phone 454 Dexter, Mo. D. W. BLAKENEY COMPLIMENTS OF The Dexter Messenger Oldest Paper in Stoddard County Best of Everything to '54 Seniors Read in More Stoddard County Homes Than Any Other Realms Super Market Weekly Newspaper QUALITY FOODS Dexter, Missouri Since 1907 CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS COMPLIMENTS OF Western Auto Stores THE STATESMAN • Auto Parts Tires Stoddard County's Largest • Truetone Radios Newspaper • Electrical Appliances The Paper That Goes Home • Paints—Sporting Goods COMMERCIAL PRINTING Phone 292 Dexter, Mo. Oscar Miller, Owner Strickland-Rainey Mortuary Congratulations to the Golden Anniversary Class of 1954 G. M. BARBOUR Efficient Agent Reliable Thoughtful STANDARD OIL COMPANY Phone 10 Dexter, Mo. Don't Forget Your ABC's Always By Clothes at STOVALL STORES COMPLIMENTS OF DEXTER DRY GOODS and STOVALL COMPANY FOUSHEE CANDY CO. Compliments of Bennett Appliance Co. GORDON HART TRUCK LINE PHILCO Television Radios Refrigerators Freezers Ranges Air Conditioners SPEED QUEEN Washers Dryers Ironers Seigler and Duo Therm Heaters Coleman and Winkler Furnaces Dexter, Missouri ALL APPLIANCES SERVICED Phone 523 Dexter, Mo. Congratulations Seniors LEE W. TRAMMELL and SON INSURANCE AGENCY Farm Automobile City Property — All Other Lines — HILL and STUART, Inc. With Our Personal Congratulations to all the Seniors of '54 G. G. HILL and O. C. STUART DICK OLIVER'S CHILIBURGER Good Food — Good Coffee Choice Meats — Fancy Groceries Thomas' Nation Wide Store Johnny Byrow Smokey Gaines' Tune-Up Service Autos, Magnetos, Tractors Guns, and Outboard Motor Repairing Highway 60 West Dexter, Mo. Refreshingly Yours Compliments of DOANNE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE INCORPORATED FIX UP FOR BETTER LIVING NEW LUMBER CO. FARM MANAGEMENT, APPRAISAL AND Gene and Carl RESEARCH Nichols COMPLIMENTS Dexter Ready-Mix Baker's Department Store Concrete Company At Baker's Price and Quality Are Highway 25 North Guaranteed Phone 82 COMPLIMENTS SMOKY GAINES OF TUNE-UP SERVICE CITY MOTOR SALES Hwy. 60 West Auto, Magnetos, Tractors, Guns, and Your Friendly Ford Outboard-Motors Repairing Dealer Jet. Hi-way 25 60 Phone 337 Compliments to Golden Anniversary COMPLIMENTS OF Class of '54 Fralick and Chrisman HOME OIL CO. Hwy. 60 East G. E. DEALER Coal, Gas, Oil and Accessories Phone 360 Res. 675-W Dexter, Missouri CONGRATULATIONS FROM MODERN WOODMEN of AMERICA LEGAL RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE Organized 1883 B.S. McQuary F.I.C. State Manager E. F. Asberry, Sr. District Manager PROFFER BROS. FRIGIDAIRE Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Compliments of G. Edwin Evans Assistant State Supervisor KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE CO. Family Drive In Theater Featuring In-a-Car Speakers Play Ground Equipment for Children Modern Concession Finest in Movie Selections Magic Sign of a Wonderful Time HILL'S GULF STATION Gulflex Lubrication — Washing The Senior Class of 1954 Wishes to Thank All of the Advertisers Who Helped to Make This Yearbook Possible. THANK YOU! -raN e Pause That |®55S5ffv L