El Paso High School - Cometeer Yearbook (El Paso, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

PRESENTING THE E. H. S. CIRCUS PARADE COMETEER PRESENTED BY SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 Courier Printing Co.—East Peoria THE BIG TOP TO THE RINGMASTER He is always honestly interested in the affairs of the menagerie, is patient with the temperamental Star Performers, is encouraging to the apprentices, exchanges quips with the clowns, and keeps a watchful, friendly eye on all three rings of the circus. Respected by both the barkers and performers alike is the Ringmaster of our Circus, the principal of El Paso High School, Mr. Walter Claggett. To him we dedicate our book. CONTENTS BARKERS ADMINISTRATION MENAGERIE CLASSES STRONG MEN ATHLETICS SIDE SHOWS ACTIVITIES HAND BILLS ADVERTISEMENTS BARKERS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD Standing: Left to Right: Harold Armstrong, Jim Burroughs. Sitting: Left to Right: I’aul Sehertz, Karl Reeves, K. A. LaRochelle, H. B. Tate, Lyle Stitt. (Not pictured—Harry Wilson). OFFICE GIRLS Mr. Claggett Left to Right: C. Wessel, R. Kingdon, M. Forth, R. Boston, D. Miller, D. Bohlander, M. George, V. Krug. STUDENT COUNCIL Standing: Left to Right: Mrs. Grenier, V. Radebaugh, B. Bohlander, H. Steffen, G. Armstrong, B. Armstrong, B. Marten. Standing: Left to Right: M. Volz, J. Gibbons, R. I'inkham, M. George. MARY STUART Galesburg, Illinois English II, III, IV, Speech Knox College, A. B. BLOICE BESS Ohatsworth, Illinois Coach, Boys Physical Education, American His- tory Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B. S. COCOA O. TRAYLOR El Paso, Illinois Instrument, Vocal Music Chicago Music College, B. M. HAVILLAH RECKLING FI Paso, Illinois Industrial Arts I, II, III Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, M. S. M. Ed. ELIZABETH STREID Chenoa, Illinois Home Economics I, II, III University of Illinois, B. S. HAROLD E. MAURER El Paso, Illinois General Science, Chemis- try, Physics Blufftcn College, A. B. U. of Illinois, M. S. MYRLE ROBINSON Cambridge, Illinois Mathmetics Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B. Ed. ARTHUR HENDERSON El Paso, Illinois Agriculture I, II, III Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B. S. ISABEL NESSEL Avon, Illinois Commerce Western Illinois Teachers College, B. E. PATRICIA BRUCE Belmont, Massachusetts Biology, Girls Physical Education Wheaton College, B. A. JANE GRENIER East Peoria, Illinois Social Science, Librarian Illinois Wesleyan Univer- sity, A. B. ELAINE KELLEY Deerfield, Illinois English I, French II Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B. S. Left to Right: Jack Stitt, Jack Gibbons, Rex Pink- ham. Left to R'ght: Cleo Steffen, Frances Kindlon, Marilyn George. SENIOR HISTORY In September, 1!)4. . forty-two “Wonders” wr.lkeil into the Big Top. We survived initiation with all its trials. We completed our first year at KI1S gaining many new friends and experiences. N'ext came our Sophomore year and then came the year of all years! We were Juniors!! With all the impetus of a human cannon hall, we ran a conces- sion stand at the football and basketball games, gave our play, “Pride and Predjudice,’' and concluded the year with a very successful prom. 'I he Grand finale under the Big Top for twenty nine Seniors is at hand. We have had a full schedule all four years but this year we added to our other achievements, the publishing of the school paper, the REPORTER, the presentation of another successful play. “Here We Go Again” and our biggest triumph, the publishing of the COMETEER. SPONSORS Left to Right Mrs. Grenier Miss Stuart Miss Bruce Miss Kelley BEVERLY BAILEY GAA 4; Dram. Club 1, 3; G. Ch. 4; M. Ch. 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co. Con. 2, 3, 4. ROSEMARY BOSTON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Fr. Club 3; G. Ch. 1, 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Spring Con. 1, 3, 4; Office Girl 4; Style Sh. 3; Lib. 2; Pep Club 4; Stage Crew 3. MARY BELLE COX FHA 2; Dram. Club 3; Cometeer 4; Red Cross 1, 2; Stage Crew 3. RAY DUNCAN FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Come- teer 4; Rep. 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. MILDRED BEACHEY FHA 3, 4; GAA 3; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Pep Club 4; Red Cross 2; Stage Crew 3. EVELYN CONRAD Transfer GAA 3; G. Ch. 3; Cometeer 4; Sr. Play; Pep Club 4. GEORGIA CRAWFORD GAA 3; Dram. Club 1, 3; Fi. Club 3; G. Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4; M. Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Spring Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Style Sh. 3; Lib. 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co. Con. 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY GAUGER GAA 3, 4; Dram. Club 3; Fr. Club 3, 4; G. Ch. 1, 2, 3. 4; M. Ch. 2, 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Spring Con. 2, 3; Style Sh. 3; Intramural Volley- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2; Stage Crew 3. MARILYN GEORGE GAA 3, 4; Dram. 1, 3; G. Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4; M. Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. I’lay; Sr. Play; Stu. Council 4; Spring Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Girl 4; Style Sh. 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Monitor 4; Intramural Volleyball 3; Co. Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2. GENE HALL FFA 1, 4; Football 1, 4; E Club 3, 4• Intra- mural Basketball 1, 4. DORIS KEMP GAA 3, 4; Dram. Club 1, 3; Cometeer 4: Rep. 4 Fd.; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Lib. 3; Monitor 4; ‘Chole’ 4; Intramural Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Co. Con. 1, 2, 3. FRANCES KINGDON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; G. Ch. 1, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Cometeer 4; Pep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; pring Con. 1, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Vol- leyball 4; Red Cross 2. JOHN GIBBONS Class Officer 1; Come- teer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Stu. Council 1, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; E Club 3, 4; Lib. 4; Pep Club 4; Monitor 4; “Chloe” 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 4. BETTY HICKS GAA 3, 4; Dram. Club 2; G. Ch. 1, 2, 3. 4; B. Ch. Accompanist 4; M. Ch. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Cometeer 4; Rep 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Stu. Council 3; Spring Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 3; Co. Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1. PAT KING FHA 1, 2, 3; GAA 3; Dram. Club 1, 3; Fr. Club 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Stu. Council 1, 2; Style Sh. 3; L:b. 4; Pep Club 4; Monitor 4; “Chole” 4; In- tramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Co. Con. 2, 3, 4; “Little Women” 1. RETA KINGDON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; G. Ch. 1, 3. 4; M. Ch. 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Spring Con. 1, 3 4; Office Girl 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 4; Red Cross 2; Co. Con. 4. JOHN KIRKTON Dram. Club 3; B. Ch. 3, 4; M. Ch. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Spring Con. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Baseball 4; E Club 2; Pep Club 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 4; Co. Con. 3, 4; Stage Crew 3. VELDA QUIRAM FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; G. Ch. 1, 3, 4; M. Ch. 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4 ; Spring Con. 1, 3. 4; Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co. Con. 4; Stage Crew 3. MARILYN ROBINSON GAA 3. 4; Dram. Club 3; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Lib. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 2. DUANE SHERMAN Transfer Dram. Club 3; B: Ch. 3, 4; M. Ch. 3, 4; Come- teer 4; Rep. 4; Spring Con. 3, 4; Style Sh. 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; F. Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 2; Co. Con. 3, 4. REX PINKHAM Class Officer 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Stu. Council 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; E. Club 4; Lib. 4; Intramur- al Basketball 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4. DON RINKENBERGER Cometeer 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Band 3. ALLEN SEGGERMAN Cometeer 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3. CLEO STEFFEN FHA 1. 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Lib. 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 4; Red Cross 2. JACK STITT Class Officer 2, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Basket- ball 3; Track 2; Lib. 4; Intramural Basketball 2. MAY SUTTON GAA 3, 4; Dram. Club 3; Fr. Club 3, 4; G. Ch. 2, 3, 4; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Spring Con. 3; Style Show 3; Intramural Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1,2; Stage Crew 3. EDITH STORTZ GAA 3. 4; Dram. Club 3; Cometeer Kd. 4; Rep. 4; Lib. 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Volleyball 3, 4; Red Cross 2. ORVILLE WILSON Band I, 2, 3, 4; B. Ch. 1; M. Ch. 1; Co. Con. 2, 3, 4. WAYNETT WOOSLEY Transfer GAA 3, 4; Fr. Club 3, 4; G. Ch. 3; Cometeer 4; Rep. 4; Style Show 3; Intramural Volleyball 3; Stage Crew 3. NDERGRADS CLASS PROPHESY (Tune: The Man on the Flying Trapeze) 1. Oh, last week a circus came to our fair town With monkeys and elephants, popcorn and clowns, And when the tents were all pegged to the ground, The circus was ready to go. Oh, I went down to see it the other afternoon, And the Big Top looked so great and fine. And who should the stars of this circus be, But the class of Nineteen-forty-nine. Chorus: Oh, these classmates are playing the country around. They’re tumblers and acrobats, trainers and clowns. They bring joy to people when they come to town. And they all come from EH Paso High. 2. I heard the callioppe’s oom-pah-pah soon. And found it was Betty Hicks playing a tune. She switched from comedienne early last June Jokes she’d learned up at Hocker’s ran out. The barker was shouting and praising the show, Rosie Boston was doing the job. She always was quiet when she was in school. Now she stands there and yells at the mob. 3. I went to the side show to take in the sights And found Orville Wilson in Leopard-skin tights, For he is the strong man who show's off his might By lifting five-hundred pound weights. Edith Stortz, Ev’lyn Conrad and Mary Belle Cox Do a danee which I think is a hula. In the summer they say this is not bad at all. But in winter it’s quite a bit cooler. 4. Some large, colored posters attracted me then, They told of a freak show inside of a tent. Pat King drew the pictures and soon after went And eloped with the rubber-skinned man. Jack Stitt, a magician, is doing some tricks Going to saw a young lady in two. Bev. Bailey, the lady, said, “If the saw slips. And he cuts me in half, I will sue!” 5. I walked on along until I saw a line Which stopped just in front of a “Get Paid Here” sign. Performers and workers were paid for their time By the girl they like best, Marilyn George. I went in the Big Top before the big show. And I saw, as I rested my feet, Mary Gauger, May Sutton, and Bee Woosley were Scraping gum off the bottoms of seats. 6. And then from the monkey's cage someone did ask, “Will you folks move on, please, that trick was our last.” Jack Gibbons had grown a long tail for his task, Teaching monkeys to swing through the trees. They are fed with the peanuts from Ray Duncan’s farm Where he grows sev’ral carloads each day. Velda Quiram invented a shelter to help, And their business if now here to stay. 7. I bought me a ticket to see the big show. Inside, with the band, I saw John Kirkton blow And then Allan Seggerman in a long coat Stepped out as the ringmaster great. The parade started then with a blowing of horns. It was lead by an elephant grand. On its back Mar’lyn Robinson in costume bright Drew admiring praise from the stand. 8. Then two bareback riders in bright purple tights Rode around the big ring and they made a nice sight. Cleo Steffen and Georgia Crawford stole the lights With their spectacular riding act. Mildred Peachey is streamlined and shot from a gun. Since her nose is now long she goes fast. It was stretched when Duane Sherman poured stuff on it That he made in “Pard’s” Chemistry Class. 9. Then out comes Gene Hall in a large tattered coat; He’s riding around on a large spotted goat. He’s clinging quite hard to the animal’s throat. For it’s strong both in muscle and smell. Then next Doris Kemp with her trained seal called “Rinky” Does her act, but the seal looks a mess. Veternarian, Don Rinkenberger, then states That the seal has been starving to death. 10. The lights went up bright for the big feature there, Frances Kingdon and Rex Pinkham float through the air. There’s no net below but they don’t seem to care. For they haven’t yet slipped from their swings With a blaring of trumpets and bright spotlights’ beams, Reta Kingdon then climbs even higher. Next she gets on a bicycle way up in space, And rides it across a tight wire. JUGGLERS Miss Streid Mr. Reckling M iss Robinson Top Row: Left to Right: T. Coyle, G. Armstrong, B. Stine, B. Adams, N. Carroll, G- Schertz, C. Kammerer, R. Eichelberger, M. Volz, T. Hayes. Second Row: Left to Right: C. Krug, D. Vale, D. Shanks, S. Hunsinger, D. Thom, J. Barrett, F. Kesler.C. Wessel. Third Row: Left to Right: M. Vogel, I). Cox, Ft. Kessinger, G. Johnson, D. Miller, G. Jording, Y. Wilkey, K. Kilpatrick, M. Porth, M. Armstrong. Fourth Ftow: Left to Itight: L. Robbins, E. Richards, G. Massey, I’. Carls, B. Armstrong, M. Kurth, F. Haas, E. Gottel, J. Sutton, V. Krug. Fifth Row: Left to Itight: J. Remmers, E. Wilkey, I . Schertz, J. West, D. Bolander, J. Fever, D. Letsinger. Not in picture: M. Beachey, D. Engel. JUNIOR JUGGLERS The .Jugglers began their third year Under the “Big Top'’ with forty- five enrolled in their class. They were directed by Mary Ann Volz. President; Dean Thom. Vice President: Bruce Adams, Treasurer; Elaine Gottel, Secretary. During the year they gained one more apprentice. While not performing, the Jugglers were busy selling pink lemonade, popcorn, peanuts, and hot dogs at both football and basketball games. They also gave the Star Performers a banquet and prom. Now the question is—can they juggle their grades until next year and at last become the Star Performers. FREAKS Top Row: Left to Right: J. Lampe, 1 . Scott, D VoU, G. Hilger, M. Rernhardy, R. Finck, C. Brown, D. George, R. Marten, B. Bohlander, R. Sehertz, D. Wessel, W. Furrow. Third Row: Left to Right: M. McClure, J. Holsten, F. Rarrick, R. Heiken, D. Nevius, A. Stimpert, R. Wagner, W. Renimert, I . Vincent, D. Toole, C. Treece, R. Aldricn, V. Oltman, Mr. Traylor. _ Second Row: Left to Right: B. Sengpiel D Rinkenberger, R. Dehority, 1. R Bodger, F. Epps, H. Hicks. V. Forth, D. Peters, D. Foreman, L. Smith, L. Te is, N. Wilkey, T. Yambert, R. Wilkey. First Row: Left to Right: Miss Bruce, M. Krug, R. Moore, E. Boston, K. vale, R. Wilson, G. Brown, G. Seggerman, L. Stine, J. Brown, P. M eber, G. Eichelberger, R. Woelfle, P Finch, V. Punke, Miss Ncssel. Not in picture: L. Haas, R. Littell. This year the fifty nine Freaks have become one of the big attractions of the EHS circus. They have proved to be one of the greatest attractions of the side show nrnler the direction of their officers, the side show managers. Bob Martin, President; Bob Dehority. Vice President; Dorothy Toole. Secretary; and Roberta Bodger, Treasurer. In the years to follow, they will be rated among the top Star Performers. Standing: B. Dehority, B. Bohlander. Sitting: R. Bodger, B. Marten, D. Toole. FRESHMAN MIDGETS Top Row: Left to Right: L. Remmert, J. Cordts, R. Krug, J. Valentine, D. Garrels, L. Kilpatrick, C. Bridges, J. Hall, J. Brown, M. Rinkenberger, B. Punke, M. Crusius, L. Baity, J. Volz. Second Row: Left to Right: L. Stokes, S. Furrow, R. Benedict, M. Crawford, J. Kemp, A. Hayes, B. Blan, L. Weaver, E. Franke, J. Webb, K. Wasson, J. Cleary, J. Webb. Third Row: Left to Right: F. Gauger, C. Wessel, J. Wessel, M. Cackling, F. Stine. J. Stimpert, R. Schroeder, L. Roth, R. Turnipseed, J. Shuman, E. Walters, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Maurer. Fourth Row: Left to Right: D. Blackmore, C. Miller, J. Williams, L. Hinthorne, H. Steffen. D. Dixon, V. Radebaugh, C. Schertz, B. Finck, M. McClure, K. Weber, M. McKinley, Miss Kelley. Not in picture: E. Carls, T. Holmes, T. Morris, R. Turnipseed. Late in August, fifty three new faces appeared under the Big Top—the Freshman class. After the customary trials and tribulations, the Midgets with the help of their officers Howard Steffen, President; Marilyn Rinkenberger, Vice President; Jack Cleary, Treasurer; Carol Schertz, Secretary, began to take their places in the rings at El IS and proved willing and able to accept the responsibility placed on all EHS troupers. Left to Right: M. Rinkenberger, C. Schertz, U. Radebaugh, J. Cleary, H. Steffen. CLOWNS Top Row: Left to Right: M. Garrells, M. Garrells, B. Jones, J. Armstrong, M. Cleary, A. Burroughts, C. Diers, E. Carls, J. Armstrong, H. Harris. Second Row: Left to Right: M. Barnett, M. Jording, M. Blan, C. Franke, A. Beachey, D. Armstrong, R. Crump, E. Faulk, B. Dehority, C. Knoll, F. Boston. Third Row: Left to Right: J. Cleary, R. Crump, J. Cleary, R. Ball, G. Grubb, T. Crumb, R. Smith, R. Kingdon, R. Crackling. Not in picture: L. Kline, C. Harshbarger, R. Armstrong, R. Dixon, L. Hartman. Top Row: Left to Right: W. Scott, M. Kruse, J. Wasson, B. Kurth, J. Wolfle, B. Shanks, M. Sherman, A. Turner, B. West, A. Wilkey. Second Row: Left to Right: B. Vale, M. Sutton, I. Seggerman, S. Seelye, R. Schertz, J. Roberts, M. Stitt, D. Punke, J. Sutton, C. Tevis, Mrs. Hynes. Third Row Left to Right: G. Meiner, D. Schertz, J. Rice. D. Stevens, A. Malcom, O. Wessel, J. Lampe, J. Stitt, D. Miller, B. Pinkham, L. Stine. Not in picture: D. Stum, 1. Forth. S3I1IAI1DV SMOHS 3QIS COMETEER STAFF Seated: Left to Right: R. Kingdon, V. Quiram, M. Robinson, E. Stortz. Standing: Left to Right: G. Crawford, B. Bailey, M. Cox, E. Conrad, M. Beachy, Miss Stuart, R. Boston, B. Woosley, J. Gibbons, M. Gauger, Miss Bruce, R. Pinkham, M. Sutton, J. Kirkton, C. Steffen, F. Kingdcn, D. Rinkenberger, Mrs. Grenier, D. Sherman, D. Kemp, B. Hicks. Not in picture: J. Stitt. Activities under the Rig Top were numerous so that the Annual Staff had to work hard to keep up with them. The following people were responsible for the 1949 COMETEER under the Rig Top. Editor. Edith Stortz; Assistant Editor, Jack Stitt; Rusiness Manager, Marilyn Robinson ; Photography, Frances Kingdon, Mae Sutton, Mary Cox; Advertising, Don Rinkenberger, Rex Pink- ham, Marilyn George, John Kirkton; Sports, Jack Gibbons, Duane Shurman; Activities. Georgia Crawford, Doris Kemp, Cleo Steffen, Retty Hicks; Sub- scriptions, Rosemary Roston, Mary Gauger, Evelyn Conrad; Typists. Reta Kingdon, Velda Quiram, Mildred Reachey; and Art, Reverly Railev and Pat King. ANNUAL HEADS Back Row: Left to Right: D. Rinkenberger, R. Kingdon, E. Stortz, G. Crawford, R. Boston. Front Row: Left to Right: J. Gibbons, J. Stitt, B. Bailey, M. Robinson, F. Kingdon. REPORTER STAFF Standing Left to Right: G. Crawford; B. Bailey; P. King; M. Beachey; V. Quiram; R. Duncan; B. Woosley; M. Robinson; R. Pinkham; Miss Kelley; C. Steffen; E. Stortz; J. Gibbons; D. Sherman; R. Kingdon; B. Hicks; M. George. Seated Left to Right: M. Gauger; M. Sutton; F. Kingdon; D. Kemp. The Reporter Roars The EIIS Reporter of 11(49 went through the year in blazing glory. An editor, Doris Kemp; assistant-editor. Frances Kingdon; sponsor, Miss Kelley; and staff of twenty one, issued seven papers during eight months. The Re- porter saw all and told all, hut on May 6. it roared its last and was returned to its cage until next year, 1950. Left to Right: Frances Kingdon Miss Kelley Doris Kemp Home Coming Dance As usual, tIn performers under the Iti r Top were eager to do their part in everything and El Paso’s Second Annual Corn Festival was no exception. One of the highlights of the celebration was ESS’s first football game of the season with Leroy. The Corn Queen and her Attendants were among the en- thusiastic spectators at the game and the dedication of the new field lights. On October 8, the doors of the Big Top were thrown open to welcome back all alumni. The parade of events began the night before, with a bonfire, pep meeting, and snakedance. The Homecoming game was a close match with Lexington. The final attraction of the evening was a dance in the gym with the music of Larry Lonney. CORN FESTIVAL QUEEN GLORIA CRAWFORD ATTENDANTS BETTY IIICKS ETHELSTORTZ G. A. A. Top Row: Left to Right: J. Kemp, R Benedict, F. nine, D. Miller, V. Krug, H. Hicks, M. Kurth, N. Carroll, J. Fever, R. Boston, R. Kingdon, M. Porth, R. Woelfle, R. Wilkey. Third Row: Left to Right: M. Cackling, S. Furrow, M. Crawford, D. Bohlander, P. Etscheid; R. Bodger, F. Epps, D. Peters, D. Foreman, M. George, T. Coyle, C. Kammerer. Second Row: Left to Right: M. Sutton, M. Gauger, A. Hayes, B. Blan, J. Shuman, J. Remmers, P. Vincent, D. Toole, C. Treece, B. Woosley, P. Schertz, C. Wessel, S. Hunsinger, Miss Bruce, B. Hicks. Bottom Row: Left to Right: B. Bailey, M. Robinson, D. Kemp, M. Volz, E. Gottel, D. Letsinger, F. Kingdon, V. Quiram, C. Steffen, E. Stortz. Another attraction under tlie Big Top are Miss Bruce's (i. A. A. acrobats. They sponsored an indoor circus and also a splash-partv. These were the two main projects of the year. Some of the other interesting features consisted of various intermural sports such as volley hall, soccer, and basketball. The following officers were elected for the year: President. elda (juiram : Vice-President. T. Ann Coyle; and Secretary-treasurer. Betty Hicks. Through the guidance of their supervisor, they enjoyed a successful year. ACROBATS! BOYS' CHORUS Top Row: Left to Right: B. Bohlander, D. Furrow, B. Armstrong, A. Stimpert, T. Hayse, B. Adams, G. Massey, J. Kirkton, G. Armstrong, I). Cox, R. Eichelberger. Second Row: Left to Right: D. Sherman, C. Brown, D. George, K. Kilpatdick, B. Marten, B. Hicks, Acc.; J. Sutton, G. Johnson, G. Schertz, D. Shanks, Mr. Traylor. GIRLS’ CHORUS fop Row: Left to Right: M. George, T. Coyle, J. Fever, C. Kammerer, N. Carroll, M. Kurth, F. Schertz, G. Eichelberger, D. Weber, J. Brown, T. Yambert, R. King- don, V. Punke. Fourth Row: Left to Right: C. Wessel, F. Gauger, M. Gauger, M. Vogel, H. Hicks, P. Etscheid, R. Bodger. F. Epps, P. Vincent, I). Toole, C. Treece, N. Wilkey, R. Boston, M. Crusius, K. Wasson. Third Row: Left to Right: J. Kemp, S. Furrow, L. Stine, D. Miller, V. Krug, J. Rem- mers, G. Seggerman, D. Peters. D. Foreman, L. Smith, L. Tevis. K. Weber, I). Engle, M. McClure, R. Woelfle. Second Row: Left to Right: F. Stine, M. Cackling, D. Bohlander, J. Shuman, V. Rade- baugh, J. Barrett, G. Crawford, B. Bailey, F. Kingdon, M. Sutton, E. Franke, J. Webb, D. Vale, Mr. Traylor. Bottom Row: Left to Right: R. Benedict, M. Crawford, D. Letsinger, M. Volz, E. Gottel, B. Hicks, V. Quiram, E. Richards, M. Rinkenberger. MIXED CHORUS Top Row: Left to Right: C. Brown, B. Bohlander, D. George, B. Armstrong, A. Stim- pert, B. Marten, T. Hayse, G. Massey, J. Kirkton, G. Armstrong, D. Cox. Third Row: Left to Right: W. Furrow, K. Kilpatrick, N. Carroll, R. Kingdon, P. Etscheid, R. Bodger, F. Epps, J. Barrett, D. Foreman, T. Coyle, M. George, D. Sherman. Second Row: Left, to Right: J. Sutton, M. Kurth, H. Hicks, M. Vogel, V. Krug, M. Gauger, J. Remmers, P. Vincent, R. Woelfle, G. Seggerman, D. Letsinger, Mr. Traylor. Bottom Row: Left to Right: J. Fever, E. Richards, G. Crawford, B. Bailey, M. Volz, B. Hicks, E. Gottel, V. Quiram, C. Kammerer. Providing the musical background for the circus acts was the EIIS band and chorus under the direction of Mr. Traylor, acting baton twirier. BAND JUNIOR PLAY CAST PERFORMANCES UNDER THE BIG TOP WE SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE CAST: Hildegarde ..... Mr. Dolson ..... Mrs. Dolson .... Sally .......... Bob ............ Jimmy .......... Paige .......... Ellie-May ...... Jill ........... Freddie Shermer Mr. Shermer..... Mrs. Shermer ... ..............loan Barrett .............. Don Shanks .......... Mary Ann Volz ...... Donna Jo Letsinger ............. Bruce Adams ..............John Sutton Eunice and Yvonne Wilkey .......... ('heri Kammerer ............ T. Ann Coyle .............. Lee Bobbins ........ (irant Armstrong ............ Nancy Carroll The Jugglers came through in fine shape when they gave their big per- formance on December 8 and 9. The entire cast deserved top billing for their excellent performance of the comedy, “We Shook T he Family Tree.” SENIOR PLAY CAST Here We Go Again” Pigeon Parker..._.............................. Pat King Mrs. Parker ............................... C!eo Steffen Mr. Parker ............................ Don Rinkenberger Lois Parker .............................. Bev. Bailey .Janie Parker...................... -...Marilyn George Midge Martin ..............-............... Doris Kemp Wilbur Jennings ............................... Jack Stitt Lee Summers ............................ Jack Gibbons Claine Jordan ............... -......... Frances Kingdon Biff Jordan .............-................... Rex Pinkham Lottie Stimson ............-............... Beta Kingdon Virginia Andrews ...................... Georgia Crawford Abbie Motherwell ......................... Evelyn Conrad Cassie Jennings ......... -............... Betty Ilioks For the last performance of the season, on April 28 and 29. the Star Performers of 1949 presented the play Here We Go Again. It is the story of a sixteen year old girl and the confusion she causes when she trys to help “Mr. Cupid” along. The entire cast outdid themselves in their final perform- ance under the E. H. S. Hig Top. READINGS R. Bailey, J. Barrett GROUP DISCUSSION D. Shanks, D. Rinkenberger F. F. A. Third Row: Left to Right: L. Stokes, D. Blackmore, J. Valentine, C. Krug, R. Duncan, J. Cleary. Second Row: Left to Right: R. Moore, L. Haas, M. Krug, J. Sutton, G. Johnson, G. Shertz, B. Bohlander, G. Armstrong, B. Shertz, J. Cordts, H. Steffen. First Row: Left to Right: R. Eichelberger, R. Krug, W. Furrow, B. Dehority, C. Brown, J. Lampe, E. Boston. C. Miller, J. Webb, F. Haas, Mr. Henderson. This year the F. K. A., the chief animal trainers of our menagerie, started off to make their show as big a success as it had been in previous years, and, as always, they succeeded. The activities of the year included the sponsoring of a magician and taking trips to Wisconsin and the International Livestock Show at Chicago. The officers for the year were: President. Alfred Stimpert; Vice-President. Charles Brown; Secretary, Grant Armstrong; Treasurer. Bob Dehority; Re- porter. John Sutton; and Sentinel, Jack Lampe. F. H. A. Fifth Row: Left to Right: F. Stine, J. Kemp, D. Miller, V. Krug, H. Hicks, M. Kurth, G. Eichelberger, R. Boston, R. Kingdon, V. Punke, R. Woelfle, P. Finck. Fourth Row: Left to Right: M. Cackling, R. Benedict, S. Furrow, M. Crawford, D. Bohlander, P. Etscheid, R. Bodger, F. Epps, T. Yambert, M. Crusius, R. Wilkey, B. Finck. Third Row: Left to Right: P. Carls, M. Beachey, L. Stine, V. Radebaugh, J. Shuman, J. Remmers, P. Vincent, D. Toole, C. Treece, N. Wilkey, D. Engel, M. McClure. Second Row: Left to Right: Miss Streid, C. Schertz, S. Hunsinger, C. Wessel, B. Blan. D. Peters. Bottom Row: Left to Right: Y. Wilkey, E. Wilkey, B. Stine, E. Gottel, M. Volz, D. Letsinger, F. Kingdon, V. Quiram, C. Steffen. The F. H. A. Costume Crew enjoyed an unusually successful year with activities which included a concession at the Corn Festival, a semi-formal canee, and a week-end trip to Chicago The capable officers for the year were: President. Helen Hicks; Vice- President, Frances Kingdon; Secretary, Pat Etscheid; Treasurer, Roberta Bodger; Song Leader. Donna Letsinger; and Reporter, Florence Epps. E” CLUB Top Row. Left to Right: R. Finck, J. Gibbons, B. Marten, B. Bohlander, B. Heiken, G. Armstrong, J. Sutton, J. West. Bottom Row: Left to Right: K. K lpatrick, D. Sherman, T. Hayse, B. Adams, B. Arm- strong, A. Stimpert, R. Pinkhsm, Ccach Bess. The group of Strong Men who make tip the E Club under the sponsorship of Coach Bess, enjoyed several trips to Chicago. The first trip was November 12. to a big football game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. On February G, they witnessed an exciting hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers. The Strong Men planned to see one of the opening season baseball games in the spring. Their officers were: Jack Gibbons. President: Duane Sherman. Vice-presi- dent; and Milford Armstrong. Secretary-treasurer. CHEERLEADERS: H. Hicks, M. George, J. Kemp, T. Coyle Fifth Row: Left to Right: D. Finck, B. Armstrong, J. Sutton, K. Kilpatrick, D. Sherman, T. Hayse, B. Adams, G. Massey, A. Stimpert, B. Marten, D. George, C. Brown, J. Kirktton, W. Furrow. Fourth Row: Left to Right: F. Gottel, M. Kurth, D. Letsinger, C. Kammerer, I . Schertz, D. Toole, F. Vincent, F. Kpps, R. Bodger, P. Ftscheid, S. Furrow, R. Benedict, M. Crawford, S. Hun- singer. Third Row: Lert to Right: K. Wasson, N. Carroll, K. Conrad, M. Beachey, F. Kingdon, R. Kingdon, J. Remmers, J. Fevers, L. Smith, E. Wilkey, Y. WPkey, C. Treece, B. Stine. Second Row: Left to Right: V. Radebaugh, J. Shuman, F. King, G. Crawford, J. Barrett, M. Robinson, B. Hicks, C. Steffen, D. Bohlander, C. Wessel, J. Gibbons, B. Bohlander. Bottom Row: Left to Right: B. Blan, C. Schertz, B. Bailey. E. Stortz, P. Foreman, D. Peters, M. Porth, R. Woelfle. Miss Bruce. FRENCH CLUB Standing: Miss Kellley. Seated: Left to Right: W. Woosley, M. Sutton, M. Gauger, C. Kammcrer, J. Barrett, P. King. LIBRARIANS Standing: Left to Right: J. Gibbons, D. Foreman, G. Armstrong, R. Bodger, R. Pink- ham, P. King, F.. Stortz, C. Steffen, J. Stitt. Seated: Left to Right: M. Crawford, G. Crawford, M. Robinson. CORRECTION: Cleo Steffen, Valedictorian: Edith Stortz, Salutatorian STRONG MEN ATHLETICS FOOTBALL Top Row: Left to Right: D. Wessel, J. Kirkton, D. George, L. Baity, C. Brown, L. Robbins, T. Morris, M. Bernhardy, G. Massey, D. Nevius, A. Stimpert. Second Row: Left to Right: D. Sherman, T. Hayse, K. Kilpatrick, G. Armstrong, R. Marten, B. Bohlander, B. Armstrong, J. Sutton, R. Dehority, G. Schertz. Bottom Row: Left to Right: R. Pinkham, B. Adams, R. Finck, J. Gibbons, M. Arm- strong, G. Hall, R. Heiken. H El Paso 7 T El Paso 6 T El Paso 6 H El Paso 12 H El Paso 6 T El Paso 0 T El Paso 12 T El Paso 6 The squad of “48”, with only 3 re- turning lettermen and one regular from last year's team, started their season against LeRoy. Hill Armstrong scored the touchdown in the 7-0 victory. Duane Sherman passed to Bruce Adams for the season's only extra point. Grid- ley succeeded in trumping the Comets 19-6 in our afternoon game. Adams scored the only touchdown on a pass. We came hack to beat Metamora on their home field 6-0. Armstrong scored for the Comets on a Statue of Liberty play. The team was crushed 25-12 by the Chenoa Redbirds in the season’s LeRoy 0 Gridley 19 Metamora 0 Chenoa 25 Lexington 12 Minonk 0 Washington 13 Eureka 6 second home game. Sherman and Arm- strong made the touchdowns for El- Paso. In the homecoming game, Lex- ington handed the team a 12-6 defeat. Kilpatrick scored for the Comets. The El Paso Comets and the Minonk Mo- hawks battled to a scoreless tie. The Washington Wildcats gave them the season's closest defeat, 13-12. Sherman passed to Adams and Stimpert for both touchdowns. The Comets scored first, by a quarter-back sneak against Eureka, but on the first play after the kick-off, Eureka scored. The score remained 6-6. BASKETBALL 48-49 Top Row: Left to Right: J. Williams, Mgr.; D. Thom, F. Rarick, B. Armstrong, A. Stimpert, T. Hayse, B. Adams, R. Pinkham, K. Kilpatrick, J. West, D. Sherman, Coach Bess. Bottom Row: Left to Right: R. Dehority, J. Volz, L. Hinthorne, R. Marten, L. Baity, D. George, B. Bohlander, R. Krug. El Paso—4(5 45—Benson El Paso—40 32—Flanagan El Paso—28 57—Chenoa El Paso—32 29—Metamora El Paso—29 49—Normal El Paso—29 34—Gridley El Paso—48 35—Washburn El Paso—45 26—Cornell El Paso—36 38—Hopkins (Holiday tournament) El Paso—3 4 48—Gridley El Paso—38 41—Eureka FI Paso—53 61—Minonk El Paso—57 75—Lexington El Paso—37 48—Roanoke El Paso—29 49—Metamora El Paso—39 37—Washburn El Paso—40 55—Minonk El Paso—42 48—Eureka El Paso—53 41—Roanoke El Paso—41 71—Chenoa El Paso—54 76—Lexington El Paso—33 41—Roanoke (County Tournament) El Paso—35 61—Chenoa (Regional Tournament) poach Hioige Bess’s 48-49 varsity basketball team finished the season with an 8 won and 15 lost record, thus topping last year’s 5-19. Sherman. Hayse, and Adams were the squad’s returning lettermen. Back for the 49-50 season will be Hayse. Adams, West, and Kilpatrick. Adams was high point man for the season with 287 points, a 13 points average per game. Adams also won the free throw trophy for the second time with a 675 average. The team’s scoring average was 39%. The second team won 7 games while losing 13. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL CHAMPS Standing: Left to Right: L. Baity, D. Black more, R. Moore, J. Lampe. Kneeling: Left to Right: J. Kirkton, J. Gibbons, T. Morris. INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS Kneeling: Left to Right: M. Robinson, E. Stortz, F. Kingdon, R. Kingdon, B. Bailey. Sitting: Left to Right: V. Quiram, M. Gauger, M. Sutton, C. Steffen, G. Crawford, P. King. (Not in picture, D. Kemp.) EIGHTH GRADE HEAVY-WEIGHT TEAM Standing: Left to Right: R. Kingdon, M. Sherman, J. Cleary, G. Miener, Coach Phlamm, A. Wilkey, D. Sturm. Kneeling: Left to Right: R. Crump, A. Turner, E. Faulk, L Kline, B. Dehority, D. Crump. EIGHTH GRADE LIGHT WEIGHT TEAM Standing: Left to Right: D. Kingdon, B. Kurth, D. Gary, Jim Cleary, Coach Phlamm, B. Gary, D. Schertz, B. West, Mgr. Kneeling: Left to Right: R. Stimpert, C. Knoll, J. Cleary, G. Miener, D. Kline, D. Sturm. Donze's Grocery Market CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 49 PHONE 270 EL PASO. ILLINOIS Richelieu—Bird's Eye Compliments of Dr. R. P. Lykkeba k PHONE 24 EL PASO. ILL EL PASO REST HAVEN HOME FOR AGED AND INVALID LADIES MRS. EVA SUTTON PHONE 235 EL PASO. ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF EL PASO THEATER J. E. SCHLINK H. P. SCHLINK STOP AT ! ! Roger Benson's Service Station PHILLIPS 66 GAS AND OIL Phone 34 El Paso, Illinois Fill Up With Phillips Compliments of Bob's Sealtest Store SEALTEST PRODUCTS Famous For Over 61 Years BOB HOCKER, PROP. Phone I El Paso, Illinois Sweney Service Station LYLE KINGDON, PROP. Phone 39 I El Paso, Illinois TAXI TOWING SERVICE Congratulations To The Class of 1949 Pfister Hybrid Corn Company EL PASO, ILLINOIS Hybrids From Inbreds and Foundation Seed By Lester Pfister Compliments of Luan's Beauty Nook EL PASO, ILLINOIS Congratulations to the Class of 49 GIFTS AND TOYS Baity's Annex Phone 14 McGuire and Bowman Body Shop Frame Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing Welding Electric and Acetylene Also Portable Welding Phone 332 El Paso, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 49 Schramm's Shoe Store Compliments of El Paso Implement Company TRACTORS — TRUCKS El Paso, Illinois Phone 344 Compliments of R. E. Gordon, M. D. PHYSICIAN SURGEON PHONE 40 EL PASO, ILLINOIS F. G. Ber+a JEWELER El Paso, Illinois KODAKS SUPPLIES KODAK FINISHING You Won't Be Satisfied Until You HEAT, COOK AND REFRIGERATE WITH DRI-GAS EL PASO BOTTLER GAS COMPANY PHONE 323 EL PASO, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF OH PANTHER SCHOOL BUSES AND CHARTER TRIPS Franke Produce Co. Buyers of Poultry — Eggs — Cream Feeds Full-O-Pep Baby Chicks — Pillsbury's Best Supplies Phone 59 El Paso, Illinois Secor Elevator Co. GRAIN — COAL — FEED Virgil Wilkey, Mgr. SECOR, ILLINOIS Burster and Henning Clothing and Furnishings for MEN AND BOYS Phone 140 El Paso, Illinois Compliments of The El Paso Green House HARRY A. DUBUIS ; LETSINGER'S SERVICE WASHING — LUBRICATING — GREASING PHONE 6 EL PASO. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF EL PASO NATIONAL BANK It Pleases Us To Please You PHONE 26 EL PASO, ILLINOIS A. Carle+on King DENTIST El Paso, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF Baker Baker Phone 240 El Paso, Illinois Compliments To The Class of 1949 C. E. Cryer, D. O. OSTEOPATHIC Physician Surgeon Phone 343 El Paso, Illinois Compliments of Paulson's Barber Shop FRONT ST. EL PASO, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS Boyd Motor Co. OF Arbor Cafe BUICK — PONTIAC SALES 4 SERVICE EL PASO, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS Compliments OF of Dr. Gordon D. Heiple P. D. Nohren GROCERIES MEATS DENTIST Phone 44 El Paso, Illinois Phone 339 El Paso, Illinois NICE CLERKS Henry E. Stockhausen GENERAL INSURANCE SECOR, ILLINOIS Compliments of Wilson's Woodworking Shop EL PASO, ILLINOIS Drummet's DRY GOODS READY TO WEAR Featuring Nationally Advertised Brands Gossard Cinderella Trudy Hall Jr.” Quadriga Georgiana Fieldcrest Compliments of Hunsinger's Supplies and Service The Best in Secor, Illinois Minneapolis, Moline Implements Westinghouse Appliances Phone 64 B.P.S. Paints Supplies Woodford County National Bank V. F. Bowers EL PASO, ILLINOIS r Capital Stock $50,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits $54,000 KAISER AND FRAZER The Oldest Chartered Bank in Woodford County SALES AND SERVICE Congratulations To The Class of 49 Phone 364 El Paso, Illinois North and Benson Agency E. D. Yoder Son CLIFFORD E. BENSON, AGENT MARKET FROZEN FOODS General Insurance — Farm Loans PHONE 106 EL PASO, ILLINOIS PHONE 450 EL PASO, ILLINOIS Sutton's Standard Service ATLAS TIRES AND BATTERIES ACCESSORIES On Routes 24 and 5 I PHONE 387 EL PASO, ILLINOIS Bernie Sutton, owner Always A Good Buy at the White Elevator COAL — GRAIN Phone 256 El Paso, Illinois Letcher Bros. Garage The El Paso Elevator CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH COMPLETE GRINDING AND MILLING SERVICE Elevators at El Paso, Illinois El Paso - Kappa - Enright - Panola GRAIN — FEED PHONE 86 LUMBER — COAL Compliments Compliments of of Gamble Store Foltz Motor Company Owned and Operated by TOM O'LEARY FORD CARS IRONRITE IRONERS NORGE REFRIGERATORS Phone 303 El Paso, Illinois El Paso, Illinois Haas Plumbing Electric Co. Our Motto: QUALITY MERCHANDISE WITH SERVICE El Paso, Illinois Phone 23 QUALITY DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS at Ritterbusch Drug Store Phone 485 El Paso, Illinois Compliments of E. F. Wendland POULTRY — EGGS — CREAM Phone 3 El Paso, Illinois Sampen Hardware Farm Supplies General Hardware Pittsburgh Paints Shellane Bottled Gas PHONE 47 El Paso, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS R. G. Pierce TO THE Furniture Store CLASS OF 49 EL PASO, ILLINOIS Kent Lumber Coal Co. El Paso, Illinois Phone 48 Our Congratulations Compliments and Best Wishes to the of Class of '‘49 Drs. Pope Pope Otto — Vincent CHIROPRACTORS Memorial Home PHONE 199 DANVERS, ILLINOIS EL PASO, ILLINOIS El Paso, Illinois Andrew's Cleaning Service PHONE 81 EL PASO. ILLINOIS G. B. Williams Grocery MEATS GROCERIES Open Daily from 8-6 Sunday 9-12 Phone 91 El Paso, Illinois Compliments of Lucky Spot Cafe On Routes 24 51 PHONE 45 EL PASO, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF •,49 Phone 259 El Paso, Illinois Annalee's Beauty Shop Compliments Panola Store of Luther and Mabel George GROCERIES MEATS Andy's Barber Shop Everything from A FRIENDLY PLACE Soup to Nuts Phone 90 EL PASO. ILLINOIS Phone 825-R-Red Panola, Illinois Compliments Compliments of of Hynes Hardware West's Bakery Philco Radios Maytag Washers Kelvinators Stoves PHONE 91 BUD HYNES, PROPRIETOR EL PASO, ILLINOIS Phone 195 El Paso, Illinois Compliments To The Class of 49 Midget Market The Place Where Prices Are Midgets QUALITY GROCERIES MEATS Prop. Mrs. Ivan Williams Bailey Printing Co. THE ADVERTISER Phone 345 El Paso, Illinois Everything In Printing’ Illinois Valley Co. When you see us, don't think of insurance but, when you think of insurance, see us. PHONE 58 EL PASO, ILLINOIS ZEHR FARM SUPPLY OLIVER FARM MACHINERY — GENERAL HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS OF U. S. ROYAL TIRES Intersection of Routes 24 and 5 I Wayne Zehr Phone 197 El Paso, Illinois Volz Service Station MOBILGAS MOBILOIL TIRES AND BATTERIES For Friendly Service stop at the sign of the Flying Red Horse Phone 386 El Paso, Illinois To the Graduate Beyond the golden portals Of your graduation day, Awaits a great challenge Of the unknown future way. So hold to every high ideal: Be strong, be brave, be true; And all life's fine and worthwhile things Will surely come to you. Michels Drug Store Paxton Typewriter Company BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Office School Equipment Compliments of Burton Baity's Hardware — Paint — Wallpaper Westinghouse Electric Appliances PHONE 100 EL PASO, ILLINOIS THE EDITORS AND STAFF MEMBERS OF THE 1949 COMETEER WISH TO EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION TO THEIR PATRONS ELECTRICITY IS CHEAP! Ten years ago electricity was cheap. Today, when costs of living have zoomed up — about doubled — electricity costs less than ever. Now, it's about twice as cheap as it was in 1938! Through the years we have continually endeavored to bring you the best possible electric service, at the lowest possible price. We're constantly plan- ning and working to improve and expand our facilities as rapidly as continued shortages in skilled manpower and materials will permit. And in the face of these difficult conditions, we continue to do our utmost to render the best service possible. ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '49 KROGER COMPANY STORE MANAGER: M. H. KEMP CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 C. T. KEARNEY M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON El Paso, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF PFISTER ASSOCIATED GROWERS Congratulations to the Class of 49 Corinne Studio 208 North Gridley Bloomington, Illinois