Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

THE WILDKAT 1954 Published by the Students of DUNCAN HIGH SCHOOL Duncan, Arizona l FOREWORD In this book, we, the annual staff and senior class of ’53-’54 have tried, not to make a detailed and exact record of this year’s school work, but to record a few treasured thoughts, that will act as a doorway to many happy and exciting memories of this past school year. If any of you can, in the years to come, open this book, glance through it, and recall a few of this year’s pleasant activities, we shall have fully and rewardingly com- pelted the mission we set out to accomplish. 2 DEDICATION We, the students of Duncan High School, in dedicating this annual, wish to express our many thanks and humble gratitude to our beloved music director, Mr. J. W. Santee. His faithful services and unending patience have done much in endearing our school years to us as the happiest years of our lives. He has now completed his first couple of dozen years at Duncan. Good luck, Prof! May you continue for a long time to make the music of your band and the voice of your chorus ring out in Duncan High and gladden the Duncan Valley! 3 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clark has wber °H Toy ol board toi Mr. Lee N. Stratton, President Mr. Stratton is completing his tenth year as a member of the board of education. When the Duncan and Franklin school dis- tricts were consolidated in 1952. Mr. Stratton was elected president of the new three-man board. 4 Sponsored by BROOKS ELECTRIC Duncan, Arizona A D M Douglas Brubaker, Superintendent B. A. Arizona State College, Flagstaff; M. E. University of Arizona William D. Lovett, Principal B. A. and M. A. University of Arizona Sponsored by KCLF Clifton, Arizona N I S T R A T I O N 5 Warner Foote, Junior Science, Mathematics. B. S. Ari- zona State College, Tempe. FACULTY H. T. Clothier Commerce, Art, Volleyball, Tennis. B. A. Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. M. A. Colo- rado State College of Education. Greeley. Ben Frealy Boys’ Athletics, History, Basket- ball, Track, Assistant in Football. B. A. George Pepperdine College. University of Southern California. Phyllis Henderson Spanish, English. B. A. Univer- sity of Arizona. William D. Lovett American Government, B. A. and M. A. University of Arizona. 6 Bruce E. Miller Boys’ Athletics, Science, Foot- ball, Baseball, Assistant in Bas- ketball. B. A. Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa. FACULTY f Nathalie Van Gundy English, Journalism, Dramatics, Library. B. A. Monmouth College. M. A. University of Illinois. Robert S. Simons Agriculture and Shop. B. S. in Agriculture, University of Ari- zona. J. Wesley Santee Music and Driver Training. B. M. Bethany College, Lindsborg. Kansas. Blanche M. Wilder Home Economics, English. B. S. University of Maine. 7 w, r Sponsored by CANYON MOTORS Clifton, Arizona Peggy Sanders Dora Reyes Dena Parks Kirkpatrick Wanda Baber Sponsored by Weslern Auto Supply Co. Clifton, Arizona Phone 150 Floyd Johnson Gene Lovett CUSTODIANS BUS DRIVERS Joe Mason, Melvin Burrell, Kenneth Lunt, H. T. Clothier, Jim Sanders, John Smith, Duff Chapman. 9 CAFETERIA “Something new has been added’’ — a cafeteria build- ing which has more than twice the space of the former one. In 1947, Duncan schools were proud of the cafeteria which made use of two former classrooms in the primary building, but a growing enrollment called for a larger dining room, and for the use of the classrooms. So this new building now serves the high school students and more than 500 grammar school pupils. Sponsored by PHILPOTT AND SON Duncan, Arizona Phone 40-M Staff: Mrs. Rachel Sanders, Mrs. Hallie Dees, Mrs. Ruth Hunt, Mrs. Alta Hale, Mrs. Hazel Stephens. Two lines may now be served simultaneously. Student helpers: Jack Rapier, Candy Tellez, Dwain Gale, Ronald Jacobson, Stanley Pugmire, Elwood O’Dell, Bud Cox, Bobette Golding. 10 c L A S S E S Sponsored by CLIFTON FURNITURE CO. Phone 315 Sponsored by FISHEL'S CHEVRON STATION Duncan, Arizona Phone 22 11 SENIORS First row: Gerry Allred, Dena Parks, Sally Foote, Shirley Mosley, Wilma Daniel. Second row: Willie Davis, Verna Lunt, Doris Cosper, Carol Claridge. Eugenia Herrera, Ravdene Hanchett, James Tuey. Third row: Joe Baber, Manuel Garcia, Martin Tellez, Henry Brubaker, Bill Nelson. Donald Small- wood, Bob Knight. Fourth row: Wayne McGrath, Ronald Jacobson. John Hamilton. Erwin Crotts, Alvin Baber, Charles Ballew, Lonnie Moore, Marvin Eldred. Officers: Jerry Allred and Wayne McGrath, student council; Class sponsors: Coach Miller and Mr. Henry Brubaker, vice president; Alvin Baber, president; Ronald Foote. Jacobson, secretary-treasurer. 12 SENIORS Geraldine Allred Student Co line 11 4; Chorus 1; Journalism 3: Annual 3; National Honor- Society 3. 4. Sec. 3; Home Ec. 1, 4. Alvin A. Baber Baseball 3, 4: Basketball 3. 4; Football 3: Track 2; I et - termen’s Club 3, 4: Student Council 3, 4. Vice Pres. 3. Pres. 3; Band 1. 2. 3; F.F.A. 1, 4; Spanish Club 2. 3. 4: Class Pres. 2. 3, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4. Viet Pres. 3, 4. Joe Baber Charles Lee Ballew Henry Brubaker F.F.A. 3, 4. Transferred from Arkansas 3. Watson, Football 3. 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4: F.F.A. 4; Spanish Club 2. 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Pres. 4. -'kVx Sponsored by BONNIE HEATHER CAFE Duncan, Arizona Carol Claridge Student Council 4. Soc.- Treas. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Chorus 1. 2. 4; Dramatics 4; School Play 1, 4; Journalism 4; Annual 4; Class Sec.- Treas. 1, 3; Home Ec. 1, 3, 4. Doris Jannett Cosper Tennis 1. 2, 3. 4; Volley- ball 3, 4; Student Council 1. 3; Band 1. 2: Chorus 2. 3, 4; School Play 2; Span- ish Club 3. 4. Vice Pres 4; Class See.-Treas. 2: G.A.A. 4, Sec.-Treas. 4. 13 SENIORS Erwin Crotts Baseball 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Coun- cil 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 1. Wilma Daniel Transferred from On- tario, California, 4; Dun- canettes 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; School Play 3, 4; Journalism 4: Annual 2. 4; Class Pres. 1; Home Ec. 2. Marvin Eldred Sally Lynn Foote Willie Davis Dramatics 4; School Play 4: Journalism 3, 4; Annual 4; Spanish Club 3. 4: Student Council 4; Class Vice Pres. 3. Football 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Duncanettes 2, 3; Student Council 3; Dramatics 4; Jour- nalism 3. 4: Annual 3. 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3. 4. Treas. 3. Sponsored by L. LEVIER GARDNER Duncan, Arizona Manuel Garcia John Hamilton Football 4. Transferred from Morenci. Arizona. 4; Football 4. 14 Raydene Hancheit Art 1, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Jour- nalism 3, 4; Annual 3, 4. Eugenia Herrera Volleyball 3, 4: Chorus 4; Dramatics 4; School Play 4; Journalism 4; Spanish 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 4. SENIORS Ronald Jim Jacobson Baseball 2. 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2. 3, 4; Football 3. 4: Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Class Sec.-Treas. 4. Bobby Joe Knight Dramatics 4; School Play 4; Journalism 4; Annual 4; F.F.A. 1; Spanish Club 3, 4. Vera Lunt Tennis 2. 3, 4; Volley- ball 4; Duncanettes 1, 2; Student Council 4: Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Jour- nalism 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 4. Wayne M. McGrath Lonnie Moore Baseball 2; Basketball Library 3, 4. 3; Tennis 2, 3; Letter- men’s Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 1. 15 SENIORS Shirley lone Mosley Bill Nelson Volleyball 3, 4: Chorus 4; Football 3, 4; Letter- Journalism 3; Band 1; G.A.A. men's Club 3, 4. 4. Fredenia Jane Parks Donald Mark Smallwood Tennis 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 2. F.F.A. 3, 4; Shop 3. 4. 3. 4: Cheerleader 2; Student Council 2; Chorus 4: Dra- matics 4: School Play 4. Journalism 4: Annual 4; Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 4, Pres. 4. Martin A. Tellez James D. Tuey Football 3: Let ter men's Club 3. 4. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Chorus 2: Dramatics 4: School Play 4: Journalism 4; An- nual 4: F.F.A. 1. 16 SENIOR HISTORY Our small, mighty class of ’54 started on its toilsome way to this gradua- tion success on a September day way back in the year 1941. Those remain- ing from that kindergarten class are in number seven and are named: Rav- dene Hanchett, Geraldine Allred, Sally Foote, Verna Lunt, Doris Cosper, Dena Parks, and Wayne McGrath. In the first grade we acquired five of our “prize” fellas: Ronald Jacob- son, Bill Nelson, Hank Brubaker, Lonnie Moore, and James Tuey. Also two swell gals—Carol Claridge and Wilma Daniel, the latter for only awhile. In the second grade we were very unlucky in the way of kids joining us for good—not one soul. In the third grade a cute kid, Bobby Knight, came into our happy midst. Also Alvin Baber spent this one year with us. In the fourth and fifth grades no additional permanent members came our way. In the sixth grade—Erwin Crotts, Willie Davis, Martin Tellez, Manuel Garcia, and Eugenia Herrera joined our evergrowing ranks. In the seventh grade when we were really feeling older; no one came to continue on. Well, we made it to the eighth grade, and here a “tuff” kid, Marvin Eldred, joined our large group. In fact, we were the largest class to gradu- ate from Duncan Elementary up to that time. If we remember correctly, there were 45 of us. Finally, we were “little big shots,” or another more frequently used name, Freshmen! That year our class, now just 37 in number, took to its heart again Alvin Baber, and for the first time Shirley Mosley. We weren’t treated like most frosh but “by hook or by crook” we couldn’t get away from that dreaded initiation. Donald Smallwood, one that will help our class be remembered forever, joined our select little group too. As sophomores we gained just one more swell guy, this being Joe Baber. This year we wielded the “big stick” at initiation and had a fit when the powers threatened to do away with it. During our junior year a well-mannered boy, Charles Ballew, lent a little dignity to the class. Our junior-senior prom and banquet was a huge success. This was largely due to Coach Frealy’s ingenuity and imagination which turned the gym into a South Seas paradise dreamily lighted by “Blue Moon.” Now, we are almighty seniors, and with John Hamilton added to our midst and Wilma Daniel rejoining us, we number 27. From here, who knows what lies in store, but we fervently hope that each will go on to a much higher, greater achievement in life!!!!! Sponsored by DUNCAN 5 10 Phone 64 Duncan, Arizona Sponsored by CO-ED SHOP Chase Creek Clifton, Arizona SENIORS Marvin Lonnie Now listen my children and you shall hear The story of our seniors of these past years. The years have gone by, one and two, And left in Duncan, ’54’s are but few. Off on an island, deserted and wild, Live Alvin Baber, his wife and his child. Now look at Alvin, the most likely to suceed. All that grows in his garden is one little weed! Across the sea in distant Siam Dena Parks awakens and says, ‘‘Wonder where I am!” After a party, a dance, and a drink, Dena doesn’t seem able to think. Here in New York, Verna Lunt is a model; She peddles fine gowns with a flirt and a toddle. Cute little Verna with a figure so trim Never did catch a something called “him.” Down in Oklahoma where they grow’em tall. Live Charles Ballew and his wife so small. She’s a cute little thing only four feet eleven You can see how she measures to his six feet seven. Doris Cosper still lives here in Duncan. She’s as cute as a peach and as round as a pumpkin. She just couldn’t wait to get out of school But she says the last couple of years she’s quit acting the fool. You remember Gerry Allred, the smale little girl? She dances in Las Vegas with a turn and a twirl. To be a bookkeeper was her ambition. But now she’s a show girl, “To heck with addition!” Now take Sally Foote, a regular old “brain.” She’s a black sheep in her family, one they don’t claim. She studied so “hard” to get a good education. But now she washes cars in her husband’s gas station. Now there’s a girl named Wilma Daniel She has a career raising spaniels. There’s a bow wow here and a bow wow there. Don’t you think Daniel and the spaniels will make a good pair? Donald Smallwood tried being a Hollywood star But as you see he didn’t go very far. He sang all the western songs he knew But everyone said, ‘‘Boy, you’re through!” What’s this we see in Barnum and Bailey’s show It’s our old friend, Wayne McGrath, the old crow, He’s in the freak show with all of his charms. He just thrills the girls with his real long arms. Now left back in Duncan is poor Bobby Knight He sleeps in the day and works through the night. For up in P. D. he works by long shifts He’s an engineer on the trains upon the cliffs. Over in Phoenix we see Lcnnie Moore He is just getting ready for another long tour, The Superstition Mountains is said his aim Although they all sav he has nothing to gain. Billy Nelson was a lifeguard way out on the coast “I can lick anyone,’’ was his big boast. One day he got caught by a big fellow’s right. Poor fellow, he was killed in this terrible fight. Over in San Francisco we have James Tuey He’s a Chinese cook, his specialty’s chop suey. Shirley Alvin He has lots of money and he lives like a king. He is also the leader of a tough smuggling ring. To college Carol Claridge went To try and catch some men. But try and try as she would, She still wishes she could! Eugenia Herrera, the strong-armed girl When she used to serve a ball, your toes would curl. Now she paints pictures of bouquets of roses. That’s why they call her Grandma Moses! Sposored by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 513 Main Street Safford. Arizona Billy Erwin Crolls. the prosperous one, Has him a wife, a little short one. His wife is coarse and rough and tan, From working in the fields for her old man. Raydene Hancheit, a character so cool, She was the artist in our dear old school. Now she paints pictures of bouquets of roses. That’s why they call her Grandma Moses! In Las Vegas in a great big bar, Stands Willie Davis, a great big star. He croons all day to the cigarette girls. He goes for that kind with the ribbons and curls. Down in the tropics, in the middle of the sea, Swings Manuel Garcia from tree to tree, He swings all day in the tropic sun. He doesn’t work hard, but he sure has fun! Here in Duncan laying bricks. Is Marvin Eldred with his children six. He works and works and never has any fun. And all he has to show for it is a bottle of rum. Rcnald Jacobson, one of our football stars, Comes out of the games all covered with scars. With all those scars you’d think he’d be sore. But he always seems to go back for more. Martin Tellez is on East Van Buren: His many gals have been his ruin. When he gets out, he wants to be a hermit. He’ll live far away on old Mt. Kermit. Sitting in a bar down Texas way, Is John Hamilton, he’s there to stay. He says to the bartender, “Fill er up. Bill, Or I’ll go home and start up my still.” Henry Brubaker's taking a real long trip, All because of a black and blue lip. Seems he want out with a cute girl one night. And her and her husband had a big fight. Hey, Shirley Mcsley, “How lucky can a girl get? ’ She bought a ticket and on her man she did bet. She placed it for win, and him she did snare. Now she tells this to her kids, in her ole rockin’ chair. Here’s Joe Baber, who loves “Widder Brown.” He’s the mayor of our little town. For traffic tickets he charges very large fines And on “pardons he shakes his head and declines. Now this is the tale, said and sore Of the Senior Class of '54. They were stinkers when they were here, But thoughts of them, we’ll always hold dear. Bob John Sponsored by GOODMAN'S Phone 36-R2 Franklin, Arizona SENIOR Wilma and Eugenia We, twenty-seven strong and very intelligent seniors, the mighty class of fifty-four, being about to pass over the threshold of dear old Duncan High, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: Article I We direct that all students of D.H.S. do always remember and uphold the outstanding record we seniors have made. We give and bequeath to the junior class the remainder of our enormous fortune, $.01. To the underclassmen and future Wildkat teams, we leave our best regards and good luck, plus our intelligence and athletic ability. Article II To Mr. Clothier, we will a private eye to watch his typing, bookkeeping, art, and tennis classes which are the same period. To Mr. Lovett, we will a lie detector and a book entitled, “How to Please Them All.” To Shirley, we will Marlon Brando for a private secretary. To Coach Frealy, we will a Toni Home Permanent to charm the basket- ball team to victory. To Topper, we will a French chamber maid to clean up after him. To Mr. Santee, we will “Oscar,” a special robot, to take his place in the Driver Training car. To Mr. Foot, we will a gas mask to protect him from the terrible smells of the chemistry room. To Coach Miller, we will a bucket of ice water to cool him off when the football team makes an error. To Miss Henderson, we will a ticket on the slow boat to China to use when she gets fed up with next year's seniors. To Gene, we will our footprints, provided he imprints them in the sands of time. To Mrs. Van Gundy, we will the Pony Express to carry the typewriter back and forth. To Mr. Simons, we will a 600-acre farm complete with cows and pigs for use in his agriculture classes. To Mrs. Wilder, we will the Treasury Department to use in cooking the class of 1954 a going away banquet. Article III I, Martin Tellez, will my friendly ways to Nancy Henry. I, Donald Smallwood, will the words of “Hotrod Race” and my tall tales to Paul Francom. WILL I, James Tuey, will my safe driving record to Terry Tipton. I, Wilma Daniel, will my flashy shirts and acting ability to Jewel Waters. I, Bobby Knight, will my curly hair to Frank Hicks. I, Manuel Garcia, will my girl crazy attitude to Floyd Merrell. I, Dena Parks, will my title of “Miss Biggest Flirt” and my volleyball suit to Wanda Martin. I, Ronald Jacobson, will my ability to be senior secretary to Candy Tellez and my dainty, bubbling horse laugh to Elwood O’Dell. I, Charles Ballew, will my height to Elyne Robinson. I, Lonnie Moore, will my western records and ranch romances to Lester Waters. I, Eugenia Herrera, will my swift serves and shorthand ability to Beth Barlow. I, Wayne McGrath, will my twinkling brown eyes and handsome looks to Mack Clark. I, Sally Foote, will my originality and my love for English to Docie Bynum. I, Billy Nelson, will my neat ways and my girl techniques to Donald Wilson. I, Shirley Mosley, will my earrings to Martha Hill and my empty gum wrap- pers to Jesus Renteria. I, Marvin Eldred, will my cowboy shirts to Lynwood Barringer. I, Doris Cosper, will my Miss America figure and my address book to Wanda Baber. I, Willie Davis, will my cigars and my Joe Stalin jokes to Donna Allred. I, Raydene Hanchett, will my artistic ability to anyone in the junoir class who wants to make use of it. I, Erwin Crotts, will my athletic ability and bass saxophone to Peggy San- ders. I, Carol Claridge, will my ability to get out of class and my cymbals to Kay Rock. I, Henry Brubaker, will my football plays and my inherited intelligence to Larry Rapier. I, Joe Baber, will my secrets on how to be busted by a bronc to Bud Cox. I, Geraldine Allred, will my secretarial success to Joyce Hamilton. I, Alvin Baber, will my presidential mansion to Dan Ellsworth. WITNESSES: “Hurtle Turtle” Clothier “Bluebeard” Miller “Woody Woodpecker” Foote Dena Willie Erwin E Y FIRST GRADE. First row has Hank, James, Wayne. Second row has Raydene, Verna, Doris. Third row has Gerry, Carol, Ronald, Wilma, Sally, Dena. Fourth row has Billy and Lonnie. FIFTH GRADE, with Mrs. Murphy as teacher. First row has Bobby, James, Billy, Ronald. Second row has Doris, Carol, Raydene, Sally. Third row has Wayne, Hank, Lonnie, Gerry. Fourth row has Verna, Wilma, Dena. EIGHTH GRADE, with Principal Brubaker and Teacher Mrs. Clark. First row has Marvin, Martin, James, Erwin, Wayne, Ronald. Second row has Dena, Doris, Raydene, Hank. Billy. Third row has Gerry, Carol, Eugenia, Sally. Fourth row has Bobby, Lonnie, Willie, Verna. Sponsored by FERGUSON'S FIRESTONE STORE Safford, Arizona D. Allred B. Cox W. Baber D. Ellsworth B. Barlow P. Francom L. Barringer J. Hamilton D. Bynum N. Henry M. Clark F. Hicks Wanda and Lester, student council; Wanda Baber, secretary-treasurer; Mack, president; Terry, vice president. “ JUNIORS K. Romney P. Sanders C. Tellez T. Tipton Sponsored by HELP YOURSELF LAUNDRY Duncan, Arizona J. Waters R. Wilson L. Waters D. Wilson Virginia and Dean, student council; Ellen, vice president; Jack, president; Joana, secretary-treas- Sponsored by DANENHAUER INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 88 Clifton, Arizona L. Allred V. Bailey N. Arney J. E. Ballew E. J. Bailey D. Barney C. Bohannon D. Cosper J. Claridge R. Davis J. Elmer A. Day K. Ely K. Ellsworth SOPHS D. Gale O. Herrera J. Gilliland L. Holliday M. Hanchett A. Howell N. Harrington A. Lunt S. Hendricks D. Lunt C. McGrath B. Martin J. Moffett E. Moore B. Phelps J. Rapier R. Rodriguez S. Sprouls R. Tellez J. Thomas P. Tuey D. Wilton K. Axton E. Babers W. Babers B. Barney B. Barney M. F. Caslrillo FROSH J. Clothier B. Golding A. Day J. Goodman - L. Ellsworth E. Holliday B. L. Fi-ancese N. Johnson B. Gilligan J. Kennedy Cgm ) M p m'm Berta and Archie, student council; Johnny Mc- Euen, president; Alan Day, vice president; Judy Clothier, secretary-treasurer. P. Kirkpatrick J. Martinez V. McDaniel J. Nasson J. McEuen S. Pugmire C. McGrath F. Sanders Sponsored by SPANISH GRILL Duncan, Arizona A. Sotelo J. Spaw A. Stephens S. Stephens R. Stratton E. Whetten Blue Moon — and Jake and Dot Refreshments for Sue and Kent Grand March — Alvin, Verna, Bill, Carol Moon and Stars in a Tropic Sky Tropic Paradise for Kendall's orchestra Mr. Gardner presides at banquet Mack marries Bobette and Oogie Martin, Wayne at last year's carnival Betty Lou and Sue Hula! Jesus Gets Dunked Carnival Royalty — Cotton, Verna Wayne, Queen Dot, King Jack, Janet, Johnny Last year's King Ronald, Queen Doris Sponsored by MERRELL TRACTOR SUPPLY Duncan Arizona ORGANIZATIONS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES Sponsored by SPROUSE REITZ COMPANY Safford, Arizona Sponsored by WHELAN JEWELRY Clifton, Arizona 27 First Row: Hank Brubaker, Gerry Allred, Verna Lunt, Wanda Martin, Willie Davis. Second Row: Lester Waters, Virginia Bailey, Roberta Stratton, Carol Claridge, Archie Stephens, Dean Lunt. Third Row: Wayne McGrath, Erwin Crotts, Alvin Baber, Mack Clark, Dwain Gale, Mr. Lovett. Council activities this year included the opening of school mixer dance, the booth at the county fair, the Christmas party, and a March of Dimes money raiser. President Alvin was executive secretary of the Arizona Eastern District Association of Student Councils; four girls attended the state convention last fall, and eight boys attended the district convention this spring. Carol, Dean, Mack, Verna, Alvin trim Christmas tree Carol, Berta, Wanda, Gerry, and Mr. Lovett set out for state convention at Chand- ler. 28 Initiation was held on March 10. Seated are seniors Alvin Baber, Geraldine Allred, and Henry Brubaker. Standing are Mrs. Lovett, alumni member, Lester Waters, Peggy Sanders, Mack Clark, Wanda Major, Elwood O’Dell, Nancy Henry, and Mr. Lovett, sponsor and alumni member. Lester, Peggy, Elwood, Wanda, Mack, and Nancy, junior members. Sponsored by J. GREEN'S Safford, Arizona 29 Jerry pins Lester while Hank watches. G A A 1 T S R H S L L O S E C T 1 1 A C T N O First Rcw: Martha Hill, Dena Parks, Wanda Martin. Second Row: Eugenia Her- rera, Ellen Moore. Doris Cosper. Patsy Tuey. Third Row: Mr. Clothier, Shirley Sprouls. Shirley Mosley, Frances Sanders, Wanda Baber, Verna Lunt. Inset: Kay Rock. The G. A. A. is Duncan’s baby, having organized at the close of the recent volleyball season. Dena is president; Kay, vice president; Doris, secretary; and Verna, student council representative. Sponsored by UNIVERSAL MOTOR SALES Clifton, Arizona First Row: Beth Barlow, Joana Moffett. June Elmer, Olivia Herrera, Ann Day. Second Row: Paul Francom. Hank Brubaker, Alvin Baber. Dena Parks, Martha Hill. Dan Ellsworth. Willie Davis. Third Row: Doris Cosper, Dean Lunt, Bobby Joe Knight. Kent Ellsworth. Wanda Martin. Alan Lunt, Robert Rodriguez, Eugenia Herrera. Miss Henderson. Honorary members are Dena, Eugenia, Alvin, and Hank. Officers are: Paul, president; Doris, vice president; Kent, secretary-treasurer; Willie, student coun- cil representative. First Row: Elwood O’Dell. Kent Romney, Wayne McGrath, Martin Tellez. Marvin Eldred. Standing: Coach Miller, Jesus Renteria, Hank Brubaker, Erwin Crotts, Candy Tellez, Alvin Baber, Paul Francom, Mack Clark, Bill Nelson, Coach Frealy, Ronald Jacobson. Officers are: Wayne, president: Hank, vice president; Paul, secretary; Erwin, student council representative. L E T T E R M E N Dena and Doris help with Spanish Club supper, spring, 1953 Olivia. June, Beth. Joana, Ann — senoritas initiated last fall Lettermen initiated, spring, 1953: Kent, Bud, Elwood, Paul, Pete,, Jesus, Candy Initiated, January, 1954: Larry, Jake Wil- son, Lester, Dwain, Clarence. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA CHAPTER FARMERS — Seated: D. Smallwood, H. Brubaker, J. Baber, D. Gale, R. Wilson, D. Wilson. Kneeling: T. Tipton, K. Ellsworth. B. Cox. A. Lunt, M. Hanchett. D. Lunt. R. Rodriguez. Standing: Mr. Simons, E. O’Dell. J. Rapier, L. Holliday, A. Baber, K. Romney, L. Moore, L. Rapier, M. Eldred Sponsored by INTERSTATE FARMERS, INC. Duncan, Arizona GREEN HANDS —N. Johnson. S. Pugmire, J. McEuen. C. McGrath, W Babers, A. Stephens, H. Brubaker Officers Kent E.. Jake. Larrv. Abn. Elwood. and Kent R. with 1953 Sweetheart Wanda Baber and 1954 Neil, Elwood, and Hank were first place team in livestock judg- ing at a state contest Jake, Kent, and Larry, along with Bill Hill, won a trip to the dairy judging contest at Water- loo, Iowa, and brought home these bronze and silver plaques, plus individual medals Sweetheart Peggy Sanders ANNUAL Sally, 1954 editor, and Janice, 1953 editor, read proof Sally and Carol sell tickets to movie for annual benefit STAFF — Seated: Sally Foote, Jack Rapier, Paul Francom, Dena Parks, Eugenia Herrera Standing: Gerry Allred, Verna Lunt. Peggy Sanders, Nancy Henry, Wanda Baber, Mack Clark, Carol Claridge, Raydene Hanchett Sponsored by GILA PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Safford, Arizona ADVERTISING —Seated: Carol Claridge, Sally Foote, Jack Rapier, Dena Parks. Standinq: James Tuey, Willie Davis. Beth Barlow, Joana Moffett. Docie Bynum, Wilma Daniel, Barbara Barney, Lynwood Barringer, Eugenia Herrera, Peggy Sand- ers, Joyce Hamilton, Doris Cosper, Bob Knight, Verna Lunt D R A M A T I James, Jack, Willie, Jewel in pep stunt skit. Lynwood, Wilma, Docie, Bob in “Sadie Socks the Saboteurs.” Dena and Joana weep in “Sadie Socks the Saboteurs.” Beth, Eugenia, Jewel, Jo- ana and Wilma in “Make Up and Live.” C S Wilma Daniel, Docie Bynum, Jewel Waters, Verna Lunl, James Tuey, Carol Claridge, Lynwocd Barringer, Eugenia Herrera, Beth Barlow, Sally Foote, Jack Rapier, Dena Parks, Willie Davis, Bob Knight, Joana Moffett. Wilma types for the James and Dena “print” school paper a paper Sponsored by THE COPPER ERA Clifton, Arizona The WILDKAT staff this year enjoyed new quarters, having a fine work table in the class room, and the mimeograph machine handy in the adjoining closet. As Mrs. Van Gundy’s room had been moved into the former chemistry lab on the second floor, even the typewriters were more con- venient for the invasion of reporters and the confusion of Mr. Clothier! This was a year of experiment. The three-column seems to have routed the two-column sheet, but it will be next year before the WILDKAT will be printed on both sides of the paper. Wilma Daniel Carol Claridge Dena Parks Verna Lunt Eugenia Herrera Sally Foote Beth Barlow Docie Bynum Bobby Knight Willie Davis Jack Rapier Lynwood Barringer James Tuey COMMERCE Sponsored by BAILEY S OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES First Row: Dena Parks. Wanda Baber, Eugenia Herrera, Wilma Daniel. Second Row: Mr. Clothier, Doris Cosper, Geraldine Allred, Shirley Cottrell. SHORTHAND Safford, Arizona OFFICE BOOKKEEPING Seated: Kay Rock. Standing: Geraldine All- red, Mr. Clothier, Doris Cosper. Martha Hill, Raydene Hanchett. Donna Allred, Charles Ballew, Nancy Henry, Shirley Cottrell, Mr. Clothier 36 TYPING II First Row: D. Bynum, S. Mosley, B. Barlow. J. Hamilton, V. Lunt. Second Row: W. Daniel, J. E. Ballew, C. Bohannon, N. Harrington, K. Rock, W. Baber. P. Sanders, N. Henry, J. Claridge. Third Row: K. Ely, M. Tellez, M. Garcia, D. Small- wood, M. Hill, N. Arney, Mr.' Clothier. Sponsored by WILSON'S BARBER SHOP Duncan, Arizona CLASSES First Row: L. Holliday, B. Barney, A. Day, S. Sprouls, F. Sanders, J. Thomas. J. Moffett, J. Nasson, B. L. Francese, B. Gilligan. E. Moore, D. Cosper. Second Row: P. Tuey, L. Allred. J. Elmer, M. F. Castrillo, V. Bailey, R. Rodriguez, D. Lunt. Third Row: A. Lunt. K. Axton. K. Ellsworth, C. McGrath, J. Gilliland. E. O’Dell, R. Wilson, L. Rapier. Fourth Row: J. Kennedy, M. Hanchett, D. Barney, R. Tellez, C. McGrath, A. Stephens, D. Wilson. T Y P I N G 37 Sponsored by CUBITTO'S JEWELERS Safford, Arizona Seated: Norma Arney, Eyvon Hol- liday, Jerry Nasson, Lon Holliday. Standing: Erwin Crotts, James Tuey, Marvin Eldred. 38 Football game Seated: Erwin Crotts, Floyd Merrell, Paul Francom, Mack Clark. Standing: Judy Clothier, Virginia Bailey, Aggie Sotelo, Sue Stephens Seated: Dean Lunt, Hank Brubaker, Larry Ra- pier, Ronald Jacobson. Standing: Lon Holliday, Kent Romney, Janet Spaw, Lester Waters, Patsy Tuey, Kent Axton. Sponsored by RICHARDS MUSIC COMPANY Safford, Arizona Seated: Alice Howell, Pat Kirkpatrick, Bobette Golding, Roberta Stratton. Standing: Betty Lou Francese, Shirley Sprouls, Janet Goodman, Lyn Ellsworth. Valera McDaniel, Frances Sanders, Ray- dene Hanchett, Alan Lunt. Basketball game Sponsored by MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS AND BEAUTY SALON Safford, Arizona SIXTH PERIOD CLASS — Firsl Row: Norma Arney, Ann Day, Sue Stephens, Doris Cosper. Second Row: Valera McDaniel, June Elmer, Olivia Herrera. Third Row: Mr. Santee, Jewel Waters, Janice Claridge, Eyvon Holliday. THIRD PERIOD CLASS — First Row: Ruby Christensen, Shirley Mos- ley, Docie Bynum, Betty Barney, Bobette Golding. Second Row: Ellen Moore, Dot Cosper, Janet Goodman, Roberta Stratton, Verna Lunt Eugenia Herrera. Third Row: Pat Kirkpatrick. Mr. Santee, Carol Clar- idge, Beth Barlow, Judy Clothier, Dena Parks, Betty Lou Francese, Kay Rock, Nancy Henry, Peggy Sanders, Wanda Baber. 40 Wanda in Seated: Ann Day, Neil Johnson, Judy Clothier. Standing: Eugene Babers, Kent Axton, Clarence McGrath, Stanley Pug- mire. Model is Nancy Henry. Wanda Baber, Peggy Sanders This is a very enjoyable class Sponsored by DUNCAN DRUG STORE Donor of Sweepstakes Art Award GREENLEE COUNTY FAIR Duncan, Arizona Peggy! 41 Alvin Baber, Ronald Jacobson, Candy Tellez, Manuel Garcia, Joe Baber, Bill Nelson, Martin Tellez, Jesus Renteria MECHANICAL DRAWING Sponsored by HAL SMITH MOTORS Clifton, Arizona Driver training car, with Rob- ert Tellez at wheel. First Row: June Elmer, Donald Smallwood, Dot Cosper, Emma Jo Bailey, Norma Arney. Second Row: Joyce Hamilton, Donna All- red, Sally Hendricks. Third Row: Janice Claridge, Wilma Daniel, Alice Howell, Alan Lunt DRIVER TRAINING 42 Seated: Hank Brubaker, Sally Foote, Wayne McGrath. Standing: Mr. Foote, John Hamil- ton, James Tuey, Lester Waters, Floyd Merrell, Mack Clark Sponsored by COURT CAFE Safford, Arizona First Row: Hank Brubaker, Kent Ellsworth, Sally Foote, Alvin Baber, Willie Davis, Bobby Knight. Second Row: Mr. Foote, Ronald Jacobson, Charles Ballew, Wayne McGrath, Dan Ellsworth’ 43 HOME EC I: B. Golding, B. Gilligan. A. Sotelo, Barbara Barney, S. Stephens, M. F. Castrillo, J. Spaw. L. Ellsworth, Betty Barney, J. Goodman, J. Martinez. Eyvon, Home Ec I Home Ec III with table for faculty dinner. Elyne, L o r n a , Donna study color swatches. HOME EC III: C. Bohannon. P. Sanders, R. Hanchett, D. By- num, R. Christensen, C. Claridge,...Harrington, S. Mosely, S. Hendricks, J. Claridge, J. E. Ballew, L. G. Allred, Mrs. Wilder. Sponsored by GREENLAW'S DRESS SHOP Safford, Arizona DUNCANETTES Peggy Sanders, Nancy Henry, Docie Bynum, Beth Barlow, Wilma Daniel, Ellen Moore. Wanda and Peggy at basketball games. Wanda Baber, Drum Majorette Wanda lines up her troops. YOU SAID IT! Sponsored by LEHMAN'S STORE Duncan, Arizona Gerry and Alvin “Most Likely to Succeed” Shirley and Candy Best Sports.” Kay and Wayne “Wit- tiest.” Carol and Jake “Friend- liest.” Ann and Erwin “Pretti- est and Handsomest.” SHOP AND AGRICULTURE Sponsored by RICHFIELD STATION Clifton, Arizona AG I: Pugmire, W. Babers, Day, Stephens, Kennedy, McGrath, Johnson, E. Babers, McEuen. SHOP: Garcia, Nelson, Gale, Smallwood. Hamilton, Davis, Rapier, Martin. Ely, Phelps. kM AG II: Wilton, Rapier, Mar- tin, K. Ellsworth, Hanchett, Brubaker, D. Lunt, Rodri- guez, Barney, Gale. Holli- day, Mr. Simons, A. Lunt. AG III: Mr. Simons, A. Baber, L. Rapier. Jacobson, D. Wilson, Hicks, Tipton, Moore, R. Wilson, Small- wood, Eldred, J. Baber, O’Dell, Cox, Romney, Barr ringer. SHOP: O’Dell, R. Wilson, Baber, C r o 11 s , Renteria, Moore, Tipton, Cox, Wilton, D. Wilson. ATHLETICS Sponsored by MULLINS MOTORS Clifton, Arizona Sponsored by SOUTHWEST UPHOLSTERY Safford, Arizona F T B A L First Row: D. Gale. C. Tellez, J. Gilliland, D. Smallwood. M. Clark, R. Wilson, T. Tipton. A. Baber. Second Row: B. Phelps, J. Renteria, M. Garcia, W. McGrath, L. Waters, J. Hamilton, M. Eldred. Third Row: Coach B. Miller. R. Rodriguez, A. Day, J. Baber, F. Merrell, C. McGrath, Coach B. Frealy. Top Row: E. Bejarano, B. Nelson, R. Jacobson, E. Crotts, H. Brubaker D. Wilson, K. Romney, L. Rapier, E. O’Dell The 1953 football season of the Wildkats was short in victories, but great in that none of the losses were by huge scores and that very few boys quit the squad. In the Eastern Conference Duncan ranked near the top as a defensive team. Most of the credit for our team’s “not giving up attitude and its good sportsmanship goes to Coaches Miller and Frealy, both great coaches. Special credit goes to All Conference center Henry Brubaker, who made honorable mention on the All State team also; to Ronald Jacobson, hard hitting fullback; and to Kent Romney, who was great on the line. Jacobson and Romney made All Conference second team. Elwood O’Dell and Pete Rodriguez made honorable mention for their good play. Members of the team were: ENDS—W. McGrath. E. O’Dell, C. McGrath. D. Gale, and M. Clark. TACKLES—K. Romney, L. Rapier. D. Wilson. J. Hamilton, R. Rodriguez, M. Garcia. GUARDS— R. Wilson. M. Eldred. J. Gilliland, C. Tellez, F. Merrell. CENTERS—H. Brubaker, L. Waters. BACKS —B. Nelson. R. Jacobson. T. Tipton, P. Rodriguez, J. Renteria. A. Day. J. Baber. B. Phelps, D. Small- wood. Last but not least was Alvin Baber, who helped the team greatly as MANAGER, though for medical reasons he could not play this year. The season’s record was as follows: 1 k IA , w dj A Sponsored by KRUPP'S 510 Main Street Safford, Arizona Duncan 13 Snowflake 7 Duncan 0 Salpointe 6 Duncan 0 Safford 28 Duncan 0 Clifton 7 Duncan 7 Silver City 9 Duncan 7 Morenci 25 Duncan 14 Thatcher 38 50 Joe Jake Manuel Marvin Coach Miller and boys freeze at Thatcher game Wayne SENIORS Sponsored by BALLARD LUMBER COMPANY Duncan, Arizona Bill Erwin John Red VARSITY—FRONT ROW: Wayne McGrath. R onald Jacobson, Alvin Baber, Mack Clark, Erwin Crotts. STANDING: Coach Ben Frealy, Henry Brubaker, Ronald Wilson. Elwood O’Dell, Bill Nelson, Terry Tipton, Coach Bruce Miller. BASKETBALL Jake, Wayne Starring in another mighty season for the Kats were Ronald Jacobson, who was named captain of the all conference first string team and a mem- ber of the all state first string; Wayne McGrath, who was named to the all state second string; and Mack Clark, who made the all conference first string. Because of an injury, Mack was unable to play in the state tourna- ment. Coach Frealy with all conference honorees Jake and Mack. Because of the excellent season’s record of the Wildkats and their fine showing at the state tournament, their coach, Ben Frealy, was chosen coach of the Class B All Star bas- ketball squad for the annual All Star basket- ball game at Flagstaff next August. Throughout the season the Duncan squads were complimented for their noteworthy sportsmanship, and the Kats reflected the high standard of coaching provided by both Frealy and Miller. JUNIOR VARSITY: Candy Tellez, Terry Tipton, Paul Francom, Johnny Gilliland, Kent Romney, Bud Cox, Donald Wilson, Lester Waters, Jesus Renteria, Dwain Gale. Under the good coaching of Bruce Miller, the J.V.’s won 11 out of 19 contests this year, and they will be fine material for next sea- son’s team. Slate tournament, Duncan-Ajo Toss-up. Duncan-Safford Jake jumps. Duncan-Douglas VARSITY SCORES, 1953-1954 DUNCAN OPPONENT 55 Lordsburg 51 57 Ft. Thomas 30 58 Douglas 49 72 Thatcher 47 66 Pima 35 58 Morenci 45 72 Bisbee 65 65 Clifton 58 V 35 Safford 43 53 Virden 33 64 Pima 33 68 Miami 58 56 Lordsburg 44 V 47 Morenci 55 55 Globe 51 63 Thatcher 55 54 Clifton 61 48 Virden 38 71 Safford 46 72 Ft. Thomas 40 EASTERN ARIZONA DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MIAMI, February 18-20 DUNCAN OPPONENT 59 Clifton 57 69 Globe 57 64 Miami 60 CLASS B ARIZONA STATE TOURNAMENT TEMPE, February 25-27 DUNCAN OPPONENT 47 Tempe 39 49 Chandler 47 54 Ajo 37 39 Carver 47 Sponsored by REYES BARBER SHOP Duncan, Arizona 54 Junior F.F.A. project—chickens 1953 concession Kay and Dena Basketball State tennis meet programs Cutest couple ! Seniors' Dance Valentine National Assemblies Javanese—Mr. America Sponsored by ROACH LUMBER CO. Safford, Arizona First Row: Dot Cosper, Sue Stephens, Betty Lou Francese, Ellen Moore, Judy Cloth- ier. Olivia Herrera, Mary Flora Castrillo. Second Row: Verna Lunt, Wanda Martin, Shirley Sprouls, Patsy Tuey, Doris Cosper, Eugenia Herrera, Norman Harrington, Roberta Stratton, Martha Hill. Third Row: Shirley Mosley, Docie Bynum, Betty Barney, Pat Kirkpatrick, Frances Sanders, Dena Parks, Wanda Baber, Nancy Henry, Mr. Clothier Although somewhat plagued by misfortune, the 1953 edition of the girls’ volleyball team turned in a very fine record of ten wins and four losses. After a fine start against their traditional rivals, the Virden Eagles, whom they defeated 17-13, the Wildkittens proceeded to win seven straight games. About that time our valley was victimized by a flu and scarlet fever epidemic which seriously handicapped our girls and resulted in the forfeiting of games by Miami and Eastern Arizona Junior College, whose First Team: W. Baber, D. Parks, Mr. Clothier, M. Hill, S. Mosley. E. Herrera, S. Sprouls, P. Tuey, W. Martin, V. Lunt, Doris Cosper Sponsored by TANSY BEN FRANKLIN STORE Clifton, Arizona Second Team: E. Moore, D. Cosper, M. F. Castrillo, R. Stratton. J. Clothier, O. Herrera. F. Sanders, B. Barney, N. Hen- ry, Coach Clothier Seniors: E. Herrera, D. Parks, Coach Clothier, S. Mosley, V. Lunt, Doris Cos- per SEASON'S RECORD Duncan 17 Virden 13 Duncan 35 Pima 18 Duncan 27 Miami 8 Duncan 21 Thatcher 17 Duncan 33 Pima 14 Duncan 39 Clifton 5 Duncan 38 Safford 14 Duncan 22 E.A.J.C. 14 Duncan 12 Safford 20 Duncan 24 Clifton 9 Duncan 12 Virden 28 Duncan 11 Thatcher 14 TOURNAMENT Duncan 31 Pima 12 Duncan 20 Virden 21 and Eastern Arizona Junior College, whose teams feared the valley epidemic. A bad blow to our team was the loss right after the first game, of veteran rotator and net player Kay Rock, who was the victim of a car accident. Our girls recovered sufficiently from these setbacks, however, to take second place in the district tournament in a fighting game with Virden, ending in a score of 20-21. The Duncan second team playing 12 games lost only two. 57 G I R L S T E N N I S FRONT ROW: Ellen Moore, Judy Clothier. Betty Lou Francese. STANDING: Joan Thomas, Patsy Tuey, Frances Sanders, Shirley Sprouls, Dena Parks. Doris Cosper, Wanda Baber, Roberta Stratton, Pat Kirkpatrick. Sponsored by SPOON BROTHERS STAGE LINES Clifton, Arizona 22 girls vied for places in tennis this spring. Before the annual went to press, they had completed a schedule of seven meets without a defeat. With the boys, they were scheduled for ten contests with Safford, Morenci, Clifton, Virden, and Superior. Ranking girls were: Doris Cosper, Dena Parks, Frances Sanders, Judy Clothier, Wanda Baber, Shirley Sprouls, Betty Lou Francese, Ellen Moore, Patsy Tuey, Dot Cosper, and Pat Kirk- patrick. Doris, Duncan’s No. 1 girl, was first place winner at the district and state ten- nis meets last May. Kay Rock, unable to play this year because of an injury to her eye, shared honors last year with Dena when the two girls were district doubles champs and third place winners at the state meet. These girls, top eight in rank, played matches at Scottsdale and Tempe, winning 7-3 and 10-2. They are: Shirley, Ellen, Frances, Betty Lou, Dena, Judy, Wanda, and Doris. 18 boys turned out for tennis this spring. FRONT ROW: William Babers, Bud Cox, Paul Francom, Terry Tipton, James Tuey, Kent Axton. STANDING: Mr. Clothier, Kent Romney, Johnny Kennedy, Ronald Wilson, Archie SteDhens, Larry Rapier, Jerry Nasson, Donald Wilson, Carl McGrath, Jack Rapier, Dean Lunt, Wayne McGrath, Mr. Santee. Wayne McGrath, Duncan’s No. 1 boy was 1953 district winner and state class B runner-up. Sponsored by BERRYHILL'S SPORTING GOODS Safford, Arizona Returning lettermen with Mr. Cloth- ier: Kent, Bud, Wayne, Paul. Mack Clark, not pictured, also returned to play this season. Jake; Erwin, Coach and Stanley watching practice; Alvin. The baseball season, with Coach Miller in charge, had only begun when the annual went to press. In the spring of ’53 the boys won seven games out of 12. This year’s games were scheduled with Willcox, Clifton, Salford, Morenci, and Thatcher. Sponsored by WARDLAW'S BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Safford, Arizona FIRST ROW; R. Rodriguez, E. O'Dell, N. Yetman, H. Brubaker, J. Gilli- land, K. Romney, M. Garcia. STANDING: Coach Miller, E. Babers, R. Jacobson, R. Tellez, J. Hamilton, A. Lunt, A. Baber, C. Tellez, M. Clark, M. Tellez, J. Renteria, S. Pugmire, J. McEuen. SENIORS Alvin, Jake, John, Hank, Martin, Mafiuel. Brrr! Meat ! Cute couple and Alan Carnival crazy New hose rack Home Ec cooks Spring fun Popular proof Football drudgery Marvin—before and after Sponsored by SAFFORD BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY Safford, Arizona Comrade masked See the birdie? Faculty picnic Busy teacher New secretaries Nancy and Shirley Strong woman NITE and DAY GARAGE SALES SERVICE Compliments DON PACE HARDWARE Appliances Plumbing Cooling Heating DUNCAN ARIZONA Safford Arizona Supplies and Hepiipotent FOR School — Office — Church — Industry 1AS ervice Organization for Sr Trizona PBSW PETERSON. BROOKE. STEINER V WIST 530 W. Washington St. PHOENIX ALpine 8-6661 TUCSON (Howard Stcfft) — YUMA (Yuma Stalioners) PRESCOTT — FLAGSTAFF — SAFFORD — MESA 63 keep B.E Goodrich FIRST IN RUBBER Af. L SIMMS Consignee Clifton Duncan TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS B. 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DUNCAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED DIRECTORS Douglas Brubaker, President Ivan Thygerson, Vice President J. Glynn Wilson, Secretary Fred Jones, Member D. W. Rapier, Member PERSONNEL: Ernest Van Romney, Jr., Manager Horace Paul McBride, Serviceman Lucille Smith, Cashier Copyright, 1953, by Notional k.ral ll.etrie Coop.retiv Allocation 67 MERRELL MOTORS DUNCAN THEATRE DUNCAN, ARIZONA Where Happiness Costs So Little” CARS and TRUCKS Always Bring Your FORD MATINEE SATURDAY - SUNDAY — 2:30 P.M. Back Home To Us For Expert Service! DUNCAN INSURANCE AGENCY Congratulations and Best Wishes to the AUTOMOBILE CASUALTY FIRE HOSPITALIZATION Class of 1954 LIFE J. VERNON McGRATH J. RAYMOND McGRATH AGENTS GENERAL UTILITIES, INC. 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